Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-25
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Mr.. ]. T. Beckham Writes an Open Letter
to Governor Tyler.
His Displacement From the Hospftal
Board of Visitors the Theme
General and Personal.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, January %. 1898.
Mr.. j. T. Beckham, who was recently
deposed from the board of visitors of the
Western State Hospital, has written an
open letter to Governor Tyler. in which he
defends himself against charges alleged to
have been made against him by Delegate
Barley. Mr.. Beckham says he is informed
of Misrepresentation made as to his posi-
ton as a party man and as a friend Of the
governor, which he desires to refute. He
commends the choice of his successor in
the board, and adds that he has re-
grets concerning his connection with the
hospital. He had made no effort to Sc
cure reappointment, he said, and had no
criticism whatever to make of the gov
ernor for the appointment of another. He
suggests that Mr. Barley will find but few
citizens of Alexandria to support him in the
position he took in the matter.
JEFF. Phillips Dead.
jefferson Phillips. well-known Alex
endrian. died in Washington at an early
hour this morning.
July 2, 1891, JEFF. Phillips shot an almost
instantly killed Mr.. George S. Smith,
well-known citizen, and was tried and con-
victed for the offense, the sentence being
death. A new trial was obtained and a
penitentiary sentence was imposed. Still
a third trial was obtained and sentence
Of SIX years in the penitentiary was
cepted. While at the penitentiary con-
sumption developed, and he was pardoned
| by Gov O'Ferrall a year or so ago. since
which time he has been living in Washing
ton.
Memorial Meeting Tonight.
A memorial meeting of the Christian
Temperance Union will be held in the Bap-
fist Church tonight at 1880 o'clock. The
life and death of John B. Moffit, the mar
tyr to the cause of temperance in Virginia,
will be the subject of discussion.
Business Mems League.
A meeting of the Business Mems League
was held last night with a small attend
ance. Several matters which are now
pending before the Virginia legislature
were brought up for discussion. A COM
munication was received asking the CO.
operation of the league with the Southern
Industrial Association in an effort to eStab-
llsh permanent exposition in the south
No action was taken.
Police Court.
There were but two cases of minor i'm
portance before Mayor Simpson in the po-
lice court this morning. They We're dis
posed of follows: Thomas cupid,
charged with fighting in the street, was
fined $3.50; Mary Mason, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was fined $50.
There We're six dodgers at police head
quarters last night.
Old Dominion Boat Club.
A meeting Of the Old Dominion Boat Club
has been called for Thursday evening
when, it is said, the matter of rebu-din
and reorganizing will be discussed. The
Old Dominion Club, it will be remembered,
lost their house and boats by fire last June
This club was at one time one of the most
prosperous in the state and had winning
crews in many regattas.
New County Roads.
In the county court the report Of the CON-
missioners recommending the construction
of new road from the Falls Church and
Chain Bridge road eastwardly to the Mill
tary road was confirmed, and summons
was issued against Mrs. Emma Jewell to
appear and show cause why part of her
land should not be condemned for said
read. 1t was also ordered that new road
fl ON Lloyd's to the mushpot be opened and
constructed, the necessary money having
been appropriated by the county.
Funeral Services.
The funeral of the late Mrs George Sey-
mour Brocket. widow of Edgar L. Brocket,
who died at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. F. ]. Heiner. in Washington, took
place at o'clock today from the residence
of her son, Mr.. Albert d. Brocket. III
Cameron street. The interment was pri
vate. 20
The remains Of the late Mrs Isabella r.
Lennon. who died at the residence of her
son. Mr.. Charles G. Lennon, YESTERDAY
Will be laid to rest from the Methodist
episcopal Church South tomorrow morn
ing at IL o'clock
Brevfties.
Mr.. James Rowland and Miss Dora Select
man will be married at Grace Church to.
morrow night.
1t is said that the Salvation ARMY will
open branch in this city.
Mrs. H. w. Conner died at her home. on
South Alfred street, last night at 6 o'clock.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
city council will be held tonight
Prof. Ford of Baltimore gave a lecture at
the Village chapel last night
The Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company has begun work on its new acid
works
Alexandria Council, National Union met
last night and transacted routine business.
Rev. o. D. Seward conducted the services
at the railroad reading rooms last night
Rev. Father Cutter will tender The MEM
bers of st. Mary's Church choir a supper
Thursday night