Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-23
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

There were but two trivial cases for
disposition in the Police Court this
morning.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington today to Charles L. Shep-
herd, of Alexandria, and Lulu A. Barker,
of the District of Columbia.
AS yet nothing has been done looking
toward the raising of the burned steamer
Columbia from the bottom Of her slip in
Washington. 1t is understood, however,
that as soon as the insurance is settled
she will be raised.
The dance given by the employees
of the Old Dominion Glass Works in
Odd Fellows Hall last night was an
enjoyable affair and all who attended
express themselves as highly pleased
with the evenings entertainment.
The ovens tanks, machinery, &C., in
the Interstate Pure Food Company's
building on north Lee street were sold
by receivers today. The patent right for
the process of making the company's
cereal was purchased by Mr.. II. Bladder,
who also purchased most of the ma
chinery.
In response to letter from the Mayor, Mr..
]. Colvin, superintendent Of the electric rail-
way. has written stating that his company
would observe every ordinance passed by Il e
city concerning the furnishing by his con-
pany of electricity for Illuminating purposes,
fans, &c.
Regular services will be held at the Rail
road Mission tomorrow evening at 4 O'Clock.
Mr.. w. II. Meyers will preach, subject,
"Christian Courage" A cordial welcome Is
extended to ALL especially railroad men.
The members Of the Junior Epworth League
of Trinity NJ. E. Church went on an ex' ur-
today to "Arcturus, the home of Mr.. W. n.
Snowden, On the electric railway, short dis
lance below Alexandria.
Tomorrow morning the Sunday school at
the Second Presbyterian Church will observe
"Children's Day" with an attractive pro-
gramme. At this service the Offering will be
for foreign missions.
All the members of the 18th Va. Regiment
CHAPTER. L. d. c., are requested to meet at
Armory Hall early Monday morning to as
sst the Veterans in their preparations for
Memorial day.
The Episcopal High School base ball team
will play q game with the team from the
BOYS Latin School Of Baltimore on the
grounds of the High School, near this city,
this evening.
A called meeting of the Advertising Com.
mittee of the Society for the Restoration OF
Historic Alexandria will be held at COG Cam
eron street a. p. m. Monday.
There are IA number Of applicants for the
position of commissioner of accounts in the
Corporation Court made vacant by the death
of Mr.. j. T. Callahan.
Several communications received at this
office during the past few days would have
been published had the names Of the authors
accompanied them.
The Washington-Southern and Southern
Railways have made certain changes In their
S schedules, which go into effect tomorrow. See
Miss Pearl Wardell and Mr. Frank Rein
gruber, of Washington, were married in this
city on Thursday. Rev. Father Cutler per-
formed the ceremony.
The Arthur Herbert Chapter, Children
the Confederacy, will meet at 4:3O o'clock
Monday evening at the home Of Mrs. ID.
Appich.
The subject for tomorrow night at the
Gospel meeting, No. 1l6 south st. Asaph
street, will be importance of Sound Doc
trine."
The tug Peerless sailed from Baltimore yes,
terday with the barges Katie A. Brady and
Minerva for Alexandria and Washington.
The ladies' of the Alexandria Golf Club
gave delightful tea on the grounds of that
club yesterday evening.
A mans hat and pistol were found yester.
day evening just outside the Alexandria Golf
Clubs grounds.
A lighthouse tenler arrived up tEis morn
ing and anchored off the city.
The water mains were flushed today.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have sturgeon
and several varieties of fresh fish in market
tonight.