Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Friends Of Judge Love Rejoice Over His
Nomination by the Legislature.
His Majority About Two to One-At-
tempt Made to Hold Up
Earmer-Brevities.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, December IA, 1891.
The many friends Of Judge James NJ.
Love are rejoicing today over his nomina-
ton to succeed himself as judge of Alex
andria and Fairfax counties by the demo-
cratic caucus of the Virginia legislature
in Richmond last night. Judge Love was
placed in nomination by Mr.. Joseph E.
Willard, delegate from Fairfax county,
who made an able speech advocating his
favorite. Senator George A. Mushbach Of
this district championed the cause Of Mr..
Louis c. Barley.
1t has all along been expected, and was
exclusively predicted in The Star, that
Judge Love would receive the nomination,
because it was felt that he was the man
but it was surprise, in view Of the strong
fight made. that Mr.. Barley's vote should
have been So small, being less than half
of that received by Judge Love.
A large number Of Alexandrians were in
Richmond yesterday to be present when
the vote was taken. They returned today.
rejoicing over the result. The election will
occur within few days.
Attempted HOld-Up.
An attempt was made to hold up and
rob Edward Pearle, a Fairfax county
farmer. about 0 o'clock last night in the
northeastern section of the city. Mr..
Pearie was set upon by four negro men,
none of whom he was able to describe.
He yelled Justify for help and succeeded in
soaring the men off. He was found by the
police in the market house alley, between
Lee street and the Strand, and taken to
police headquarters. When searched 800
in money and a handsome gold watch were
found on him. No trace has been found Of
the would-be thieves.
Charter Granted.
A charter was granted in the corporation
court yesterday. Judge ]. K. NJ. Norton
presiding, to the Chesapeake and Potomac
Stamp Vending and Advertising Company.
with capital stock of $4,000. ]. Bishop
of Washington is named as president.
Work of Burglars.
The dwelling of Mr.. Charles Herbert, on
South Columbus street near King street,
was entered at an early hour yesterday
morning by a white robber carrying a
dark lantern. He opened many drawers
and stole s. from one of them. Mrs. Her
bert. hearing a noise. rose, and seeing the
man just leaving the house fired at him, but
it is not known whether the shot took
effect.
The Cfty's Poor.
There have been a number of reports
made recently to Overseer Of the Poor
Of the city. He is investigating the cases
and as far as possible relieving the suffer-
ing. He says he has many applications
from higher class Of people than have
heretofore applied for assistance, and that
many Of the callers are very needy.
, The charitable organizations are also re-
lieving many cases of suffering, but they
are, as usual sadly handicapped by lack
of supplies, and will gladly receive and
properly distribute anything that may be
sent to them.
While the winter has not as yet been a
severe one, 1t is said that a large number
Of laborers are out of work and need the
actual necessities Of life. Contributions
can be sent to the heads of the various
charitable organizations.
Service Last Night.
At the railroad reading rooms last night
there was an interesting service conducted
by Mr.. Frank H. Caldwell. A large crowd
was present. Mr.. Caldwelrs address was
an instructive one.
County Land Sales.
The following transfers of property in
Alexandria have been made recently: W.
R. Birch to Mary SHERIFF. consideration;
Mamie E. Taylor to Effie F. Doremus, con-
sderation $1,000; Charles C. Wood ct ux.
to Mamie E. Taylor consideration $50;
Charles c. Wood ct ux. to William G.
Green. consideration $3.50; Robert ]. Paine,
jr., to John H. Storer, consideration 81, 500.
Brevities.
The Florence Crittenton Mission will be
gin a series of religious meetings at
Trinity NJ. E. Church Wednesday night
Mr.. Thomas A. Murray has gone to Rich
mond.
NJ. d. Corse Camp, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, will hold a regular meeting to-
night.