Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-16
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
PARTY OF MERRYMAKERs FINED
FOR DISORDER.
General Items Of Unrest Gathered in
Virginia City Across the
Potomac.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. February 16, 1895
The boisterous merrymaking of we'll
dressed party of four men and three wo-
men from Washington on an electric train
bound for this city late yesterday afternoon
shocked the other passengers, provoked IN
reference by the conductor and resulted
in a hearing In the police court before JUS
tice Cation about Z O'Clock. When the train
which was in charge of Conductor John
Kerrick reached Four-Mile Run the men
and women commenced their noisy ca
rousal Startling antics and frisky capers,
with an accompaniment of choice CONVEX
sation, had the effect of clearing the front
end of the of all other passengers who
could find seats in the rear. Oblivious to
the evidences of disgust and disapproval
from the others on the car, the festiVe
group Waxed more and more hilarious. But
when the sounds of their loud reyeiry smote
upon the ear of Conductor kerrick that ON
cal decided to exercise his restraining au-
thority. Approaching the party ne IN
formed both the men and the women that
the noise must cease and decorum must De
observed. Nor did he fail to mention that
there was room enough on the OUTSIDE ior
all seven. The men and women together
arose in indignant resentment, but trouble
was avoided for the time Again, however,
the conductor was moved to interpose, anu
then he stated that he would put the CROWD
under arrest. That announcement createu
a storm of protest. A woman seized the
conductor and man threatened hlm put
other passengers went to his assistance
and finally the party was landed IN the sta
tion house 1t was supposed that nctitlouS
names were given and entered on the blot
ter bnt fines, which were promptly paiu,
were imposed follows: Charles Bradie!,
$40; Frank Murtel. $5 Miss Lillian Sour,
$40; Miss Lillian Johnson and Miss virginia
paj zach The other two men were
dismissed.
General Matters.
The fire department was called out yes
terday afternoon for blaze at the resi-
dence of Mr.. John Eberts on South Fair
fax street, caused by the explosion OF
gasoline stove Mr.. Eberts was painfully
burned about the face and arms. The hfe
was soon extinguished and the damage done
was slight The department was also call
ed out yesterday afternoon by an alarm
which was turned in for burning Chin
ney in house occupied by coioreo wo-
man named Jackson on North ColumDus
street The fire extended to the roof, which
was slightly damaged, but the flames were
soon extinguished.
Funeral services over the remains OF MIS-
Ann NJ Gray, whose death occurred yes
terday, took place this afternoon at her
late residence 321 South Lee street Kew.
Mr. Wayt officiated and the interment was
made in Bethel cemetery. MIS-. biay was
the widow of Capt John NJ. Gray.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
Washington Street M. E. Church South was
held last evening after the regular prayer
meeting services. Rev. DR.. j. w. Duftey
of Washington presided. DR. Charles r..
Outcalt, Mr.. Samuel r. Cats and Mr. Al
win Powell were elected members of the
board of stewards
The first grand progressive euchre given
by Kenefic Council. Catholic Women's Be
nevolent Legion of ST. Mary's Church, was
held last evening in the Young Mems So
dality Lyceum Hall, on Duke street A
large number of guests from Washington
attended. About sixty handsome prizes
were awarded and the occasion was graft
flying success.
Mr.. Walter G. Weadon, well-known citi-
zen died last night after long illness at
his home HOG Prince street. He was
fifty-eight years of age. His wife and two
children survive him.
The regular monthly meeting of the board
of police commissioners was not held last
night owing to the presence of only two
members Messrs. Hill and LAWYER. three
being necessary to constitute a quorum.