Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-27
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Contest Over the Judgeship in Alexandria
Fairfax District.
Two known Candidates for the Plaza
Fined for contemplation
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ALEXANDRIA. Va. November -. 1897.
Despite the fact that the election for the
judgeship of Alexandria and Fairfax coun-
ties does not take place until next Novem-
Der, with the opening of the Virginia lcgis-
lature in December, the contest for the
place to succeed the late Judge Chichester
will begin. Judge James NJ. Love. the in
cImbent who was appointed by Governor
OFerrall to IN the unexpirei term. is. OF
course, candidate, and he is opposed by
Louis Z. Bailey. lately chosen representa-
tive in the legislature, Judge Love has the
support of the bar of Fairfax county. and
Is also believed TO be the choice of the
people OF the two counties. and numerous
petitions TO this effect will be presented ID
the legislature at the proper time.
Judge Love is a confederate veteran, who
carries an armless sleeve at his left side.
he mas long been practitioner at the bar.
ana before his appointment as judge was
commemorative attorney OF Fairfax coun-
~. during his short term judge he has
presided with dignity and apparently to the
satisfaction of the bar and TIN. public
Thcre is nothing to be said against Mr.
BAILEY, opponent. His popularity was at
tested by his recent election TO the legisla-
lure, but great many people are of tn.
opinion that he lacks experience in the law
While his continued attendance In the
legislature will he much I'm his favor this
VIII. 1t is said, in no way handicap Judge
Love, as he will have an able advocate in
Mr. Jos s. Willard, member of the house
OF delegates from Fairfax county, who is
one OF his stancnest supporters
The outcome is looked forward to with
interest.
Fined for Contempt.
John Baggett was before the mayor in the
police court this morning, charged with
contempt of court. He was fined S. IL an
Pafyo
with Ernest Langley some weeks ago and
tailed to answer a summons to attend the
mayors court, and has since that time alb
scented himself from the city.
Ernest Wilson Caught.
Ernest Wilson, who has been wanted by
the police of this city for several months,
was captured in Washington yesterday
Wilson is charged with holding up a farmer
at the stone bridge and relieving him of
s2o, and is also suspected of having stolen
horse from Mr.. r. d. Colts.
Assaulted His Wife.
Edward Field, young negro driver for
the Merchants Parcel Delivery Company,
was arrested last night, charged with as
saulting his wife. She appeared In court
this morning with a month-old baby I'm her
arms, and told a pitiful tale of woe. The
mayor was SO impressed by it that he inn
posed a fine of IS.
Carnival OF Months.
The Carnival of Months" at Armory
Hall was a success again last night, and
the attendance was quite large despite the
inclement weather. The Gypsy Bride
was the feature Of the evening. Miss Re-
becca Pollard acted as the gypsy queen,
while Miss Mae Greenwich and Mr.. VIII
liam Bryant were the bride and groom.
They n ade quite hit. The firemen of the
CITY Will attend the carnival
First German Of Series.
The Alexandria German Club gave the
first of the seasons series of germans at
McBurney's Hall last night Guests were
present from Baltimore, Washington and
elsewhere. Dancing was kept up until a
late hour. Dr. Louis Green led the figures.
Violation Of Revenue Laws.
w. H. Brawner, who keeps a saloon on
Peyton street near the stone bridge was
arrested by Deputy Sheriff Glover, charged
with having i'm his possession empty whisky
barrels from which the stamps had not
been removed. He was given a hearing by
Commissioner Fowler and admitted to bail
for his appearance before the United States
court.
Brcvities.
Ben Jones was fined s. in the police court
this morning for petit larceny.
An unknown man was struck by train
No. % of the r. F. and p. railway at Wood
bridge this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker of Beverley, Mass,
are the guests of Mrs. Martha Carin on
Duke street.
c. ID. Franklin and family have removed
from Waterford. Va, this city
The Alexandria county court is in ses-
sion, but 10 business of importance is be-
ing transacted.
Five per cent will be added to all unpaid
tax bills after Thursday next.