Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-18
ALEXANDRIA.
rHE rARMERs' CONNECTION.


The farmers convention Of northern Virginia
began its sessions here at the rooms of the
board of trade, on King street, this morn
sion soon after 9 O'Clock and the convention
opened at 10 o'clock. Mr.. o. Z. Hine Of
Fairfax, the president, presided.
The questions submitted ut the last session
viii be discussed during the meeting. These
are: l. How can farmers best cooperate to se-
cure the election Of honest public officials who
will promote the interest Of agriculture; and
are secret organizations the wisest means to
secure this end? 2. Do we not underrate the
Importance Of poultry raising in connection
with general farming? The Secretary of Agri-
culture, Hon. Jeremiah Rusk; Assistant Secre-
tary Willetts Carroll d. Wright, commissioner
OF labor; President Beverly Of the Virginia
Farmers Alliance, Col. Whitehead, commits
sloner OF agriculture Of Virginia, and other
leading gentlemen are expected to be present
The convention will have large attendance
from this section of the state.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will
give lunch in the same building for the benefit
OF the library fund of that church.
THE MAY ELECTION.
The ward politicians find il difficult TO
awaken as yet any general interest in the city
election, which occurs next May, and in which
the mayor, city council and all the charter Off
GERS will be chosen. The candidates themselves
they know that the ward politician will come
earlier than the mosquito to cousin them and
borrow money, which keeps lent, not forty
days, but forevermore. Some colored men
have lately organized a republican club, but,
In fact, the town il governed by the democratic
primaries. and upon the democrats. as matters
nave gone for many years, rests the response
blllfy for municipal matters. All the present
officials VIII be candidates for reelection, but
1t Is rumored that an effort will be made in
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tendent OF gas and supervisor Of the electric
light works.
COMMITTED FOR ARSON.
The constables have arrested Charles Scott.
the colored man charged with burning Harri-
son Green's barn near the Long bridge few
mornings ago, and he is now lodged in Jail
here under the commitment of Justice Drum
mond. Commonwealth Attorney Clements
will bring his case before the next grand jury
the evidence against Scott is entirely circum-
stantial.
GOOD TEMPLARs IN SESSIONS.
District Lodge, No. 10, LO.G.T, which con-
vened in regular quarterly session at Falls
Church yesterday, was a pleasant affair, every
lodge in the district being fully represented.
The officers to serve for the ensuing term were
elected at this session, and installed by P.G.C.T
NJ. A. Kslstrom of Washington, DC. Alex
andria captured the lions share as usual. as
follows: Dist c. T., Mr.. j. F. Birrell: Sec, Mr..
Geo. H. Hayden; chap, C. A. Baden; supt.
juv. temp, JOS. F. Glover. Mrs. Bessie Starr
keefer of Ontario, Canada was present and adj
dressed a large and appreciative audience in
the evening on Temple Destruction" good
many visitors from this city and Washington,
DC, we're in attendance. The ladies of Pioneer
Lodge, No. l, served dinner and supper.
FUNERAL.
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place yesterday from St. Mary's Church,
with a requiem mass, Rev. DIR. o. Kane, ST.,
officiating. A delegation from the Washing
ton navy yard attended and brought with them
large number Of superb floral offerings
doves, crosses anchors and many other taste
full designs.
NOTES.
The Lunt Brothers have purchased from
Mrs. V. A. Ball that portion of the Brown es-
tate which consists of two frame houses with
lots on Fairfax street. a short distance south of
Queen street. The lots are of considerable
sac, but the houses are over a century old
and have outlived their usefulness Six hundred
dollars was paid for the whole property, which
will be improved.
Rathbone Division. No. 8. U. R. K Of P, will
elect and install their officers for the ensuing:
term tonight. They will decide what night next
week they will visit the X. of P. fair of WASH
ington, DC, now in progress.
The funeral of Rev. Frank Mower Of Ala
bama took place here this afternoon from
Christ Church.
The Light Infantry is mastering out such of
its members want to be discharged from
service in the volunteer militia of the common
wealth.