Evening star., 1897-03-25

! months ago to accept a charge In Atlanta
Ga There were las members of the church
present. and Rev. <. S. Wilson of Water
ford. Va, acted as moderator. The names
OF Rev. E. w. McCorkle, W. c. Campbell
W. C. McWhite. J. Ernest Thacher and -
Flynn were put in nomination. 1t only
necessary TO take one ballot for choice
Rev. J. Ernest Thacher of Louisville, KY,
receiving ninety-eight votes. being a ma
1ority of all the votes cast. An attempt
vas made to have the call made unani-
nous. but 1t was found impossible, and
Messrs. K. Kemper. John J. Jameson. A.
II. Thompson and George Jameson made
stirring addresses on the subject of church
unity. but when the vote was taken IL was
found that only 125 of those present favored
Mr.. Thacher. A motion was then made by
Mr.. William Melchior not to call, but Ii was
lost Messrs X. Kemper and II. c. Ainsley
wefe appointed a committee to notify MIR
hachers of his election.
Rev j. Ernest Thacher. to whom the call
has been extended. is young minister al
ready prominent in Presbyterian circles.
and is at present pastor of Stewart Robin,
son Memorial Church of Louisville. Ky.
Mr.. Thacher is twenty-seven wears of age.
He has preached twice in the Second Pres
byterian Church mere. and his sermons
were botn interesting and Instructive. and
the people were much pleased with him
that It was decided by majority to extend
him the call
The Second Presbyterian Church is one
of the largest in the general assembly, and
| is in fiourishing condition.
The Police Middle.
AS stated in The Star, Mr.. A. w. Arm
strong. representing the police commission
ers and Corporation Attorney Brent. the
city's attorney looking after the interests
of the city and mayor. went to Richmond
yesterday to argue the of clash in
authority" before Judge James Keith.
president OF the Virginia court of appeals,
who consented to act as arbitrator in the
case.
The argument was a secret one. and
Judge Keith stated that he would render
his decision in a few days. The matter is
watched by the people with interest, and
the outcome anxiously awaited, as it af-
fects the best interests of the city to such
large extent.
Returned TO Duty.
Sergt James T Smith and Officer VIM.
Ferguson returned to duty at = o'clock to-
day, having completed their sentence of
thirty days Suspension, for alleged in
suhordination and contempt of his honor,
the mayor.
The return of these officers to duty is
signal TO the lawbreakers to be on the
alert and look for prompt arrest should
they be caught by either of these men.
The people are glad to have the men again
be well looked after by officers who re-
turn 10 duty after thirty days rest.
Struck by Train.
There was an accident at ST. Asaph
Junction about o'clock this morning that
resulted in the death of horse, demolish-
men; of wagon, and serious personal in
jury to Sandy Jones, coored, the owner
and driver
Jones was just about to cross the rail-
AZ. Na-t,. sl
sylVania railroad struck him. Jones arm
was almost torn from the socket, besides
receiving other injury. He was picked UP
and put on the train and taken 10 Wash
lrgton for treatment. The train left this
city at 1:4J an.
George Hayden Withdrawn.
Mr.. George H. Hayden, who some days
ago announced himself as a candidate for
the office of clerk of gas, has decided to
withdraw from the contest, and will be-
come car didate for TIE city council from
the seao I'D ws.Id.
So far the present efficient incumbent g
the gas office. Mr.. Theodore Cook, is with
out opposition, and it Is hardly thoug ht
that his election will be contested. Mr.
number of wears nd has In every way been
an efficient and faithful officer.
Surprised "a Sneak Thief
Last night shortly after . o'clock Mss
Dixon, dauG hter of Capt. F. L. Dixon, who
lives at No 1t3 South Lee street was sit
ting in the dining room of their house
when she heard noise If some one was
moving about in the front part of the
house. knowing that no one had any busi-
ness there, she proceeded to investigate.
When she entered the front parlor she sa W
a man kneeling on the paflor floor in the
act OF wrapping number of articles in a
rug The nan, hearing her footsteps, made
for the door and made his escape Miss
Dixon was too scared to give the alarm at
first. The affair was not reported to the
police for some time afterward, and when
search was made the man had completely
made his escape. The police have good
description of him, however and every ef-
Tort VIII be made TO capture him.
Officers Elected.
At Q meeting CT the directors of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mt Vernon
Electric Railroad Company the following
officers We're elected: President. G. E. Alb
bot; vice president, Park Agnew; secretary
F. X. Nipple; treasurer. d. c. Luck; super
intendent, Joseph Colvin. Among those
present at the meeting was Mr.. j. r. Cation
of this city
Junior Order United American Me-
chnnics.
Tonight will be a gala one with the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
oi titS CITY, tne occasion being a traternal
visit from the state courcil officers and
members of the various Washington coun-
ellis. Committees from Jackson, Alexandria
and Belle Haven councils of this city have
had the matter in hand for some time, and
the arrangements have all been completed
An interesting program has been arranged,
and an elaborate supper will be served at
Odd Fellows Hall on North Columbus
street. pleasant evening is anticipated.
Stfll Claims Innocence.
The colored man, Arthur Diggs, or Par
ker, he going by both names, is still lodged
in the Alexandria Jail under commitment of
Coroner Birch. His mother and brother-in-
law visited him at the Jail yesterday. He
still protests his innocence. but fails to eX-
plain the presence of the blood-stained
club in his house. 1t is understood that a
special grand jury will be summoned at the
April term of the county court to dispose of
Parkers case.
Police Court.
In the police court this morning the fol-
lowing ca SeS wore diSposal of Johp Reyar