The times., 1897-12-12
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Senator Mushbach Fayors Col. Bar
ley fer Judge.
Flag to Be Raised Over Vyashiugton's
Tomb- Death of DR. Il. w. Slay-
maker at Teule ytown.

Alexandria, Va, Dec. 11.-Inforqa-
ton comes from Richmond to the
effect that Senator Mushbach has
come cut strongly in favor OF Col.
LOUIS {. Barley for the judgeship OF Alex
andria and Fairfax counties. The friends
of Col Barley claims that this almost in
sures his nomination for the position. The
advocates of Mr.. Barley proposed that the
matter be submitted TO Senator Mushbach.
and that his decision should be final, but
Mr. JOSEPH E. Willard. who is at Richmond
iii the Interest of Judge Love. opposed the
propos ton, after which Mr.. Mushbach ,le-
clared himself in favor or Col. Barley
The contest will be renewed at the DeraD-
cratic caucus on Monday night.
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of
America, has determined to raise a lag
over tie tomb of Washington, ON Febru-
airy &c, The program for the occasion is
being arranged.
The regular afternoon service in the
railroad readmg rooms tomorrow VIII be
conducted by Mr.. Charles II. Marshall, of
the Theological Seminary. A feature of
the service win be solo singing by Miss
Lulie Kathbone, of Grace Church.
The Perpetual Building Association, of
this city, today purchased at public auc-
ton the Beeley property, ON Prince street,
between Henry ana Fayette streets, for
S1,745.
An exciting fox chase occurred in Fair
fax county, near this city, today, witch
was participated in by ten young men.
Mr.. CORTLAND II. Smith captured the
''brush."
Policeman Knight this evening arrested
Joseph Pollard, William Williams, james
Timms, Jessie Cole, and Arthur Brown,
all coICred, on the charge Of gambling.
Mr.. George W. Young, of the Fourth
ward, has purchased farm In lower
Fairfax, and has removed to that coulti.
The carriage OF DIR. j. T. Miller was
struck hy an electric train on King street
today. and quite badly damaged.
meeting of Alexandria Division A.
O. H, will be held in st. Mary's Fan
| tomorrow afternoon, at which time he
annual election of Officers will take place.
Potomac Lodge OF Odd Fellows viii
elect officers next Friday night.
Mrs. II. f. Berkley, formerly of Wasa-
ington. is residing at sos Prnce street,
this city.
DR.. Edmond W Slaymaker died at his
home in Tcnleytown at II o'clock this
morning. He was native Of this city
| and was highly esteemed by a large cir
| ole of acquaintances. His funeral will
take place from No. Al 8 South Pitt street
on Morday and will be private.
The second Reinick erlecture of tue season
| of 1S979S will be delivered at Whittle
Hall, Theological Seminary, near this
| city, on Thursday next at l o'clock, by
| Rev. w. W. Moore, ID. D., professor in
Union Theological Seminary, Hampden-
| Sidney, Va.
Mr.. q. d. Johnston, attorney for Julia
! G. Chapman execntriX, filed a petition in
the corporation court today to correct mn
assessn ent of taxes on $4,000 OF Sc
curities, based upon report of Mr.. y q.
| ". Sinclair, examiner of records OF the
Eight Judicial district.
The Sharps and Flats have enga ged Mr.
| Melville II. Hensey, of Washington. TO
| take part in the Pirates of Penzance.
| which will be produced here next month.
DR.. Edward Rust, OF Colorado, is visit
| ing his brother, Dr.. d. y. Rust, in tbs
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