Evening star., 1898-09-16
AFFAIRS IN AL LEXANDRIA
Opening Session of Eighth Annual Conven-
tion of Christian Endeavorers.
Program Observed Today Special
Meeting Called of Board of Police
COmmissiOners-Gene News.
Evening Star Bureau,
NO. IZI King street..
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ALEXANDRIA Va. September 16, 1898.
The eighth annual convention of the Vir-
ginia Christian Endeavor Union opened last
house and a large number of delegates in
attendance. The initial feature was serv-
ice of song, led by Mr.. Percy S. Foster of
Washington. Rev. N. P. Revelle of this
city made address of welcome, which
was responded to by Mr.. George A. Oven
dCrf of Stau1tcn. Rev. Il. T Sweeney, D.
D., who was announced to deliver an ad-
dress on Spiritual Power" had not ar
rived and his place occupied by Mr..
w. Reg. Walker of Richmond.
At an early hour this morning the En-
ueayorers were On the streets, and at
o'clock they assembled in the church and
engaged in short praise service, led by
Rev. II. F. Wright of Vale, Fairfax county
A o'clock Mr.. S. p. Beery of Broadway.
Va. opened the regular meeting with q
service of prayer and praise. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. George A. Overdorf in short
ADDRESS.
After organization and appointment of
committees. the president, Mr.. VIM. R
Kennedy of Lexington, read the annual ad-
dress. Mr.. Harry NJ. Lewis of Staunton
read the secretary's report, Mr.. John W.
Lcvegrove of Staunton the treasurers
port and Miss Mary A. Penn of Alexandria
read paper on Junior Superintendents
Work. Mr. H. F. Lowe of Falls Church
St'Oht oIl tiit LhlNSIolldTS departments
At 1870 o'clock Rev. d. w Montgomery
of Lewinsville delivered an address on the
Power of Christian Endcavor," and the
meeting adjourned. to meet at pm. To-
night the session will be held in the NJ. Il.
Church South.
Meeting of Police Comm ssiOnerS.
Mayor Simpson has called a special meet
ing of the police commissioners for next
Monday night. This was done by request
of pi,r bo
he was misrepresented by publication that
appeared about a week ago to the effect
that he had made charges of dereiiction
against Chief Webster. officer Knight yes
terday handed the mayor letter request
ing an investigation as early as possible.
The mayor intended to call the commits
sioners together that night, but Capt. Web
ster asked that the meeting be delayed un-
til Monday night. that might make nee
essary preparation
The trouble arises from the reported theft
of Mr.. Augustus Deanes COW, which oc-
Cured week ago. The theft was reported
to Chief Webster at the police station, who
advised the owner as to the best eans of
recovery. Later a local publication ap-
peared to the effect that officer Knight had
made charges to Mayor Simpson against
Chief Webster of dereliction in taking no
action in the matter.
Police Court Proceedings.
Mayor Simpson this morning disposed of
Joseph Pollard. colored, arrested by Off
Ger Sherwood on a charge of using abusive
language was fined $50. William Brooks,
young white boy, charged with trespass-
ing on the property of the Southern rail-
road, was arrested by Officer Proctor. In
line with the mayors determination TO
break up the practice of jumping on NOV
ing cars, the boy was fined $50 Girl
Slaven, arrested by officer Proctor, charged
with cruelty to animals, was dismissed. A
young white woman, charged with disor-
derly conduct, was dismissed.
Last night Mayor Simpson investigated
the charges recently made against Officers
Chas. Good and James Hall of allowing
Southern railway cars on Union street to
block King street for about twenty min
utes. AS the complainant did not appear
the matter was dropped.
Corporation Court Proceedings.
In the corporation court yesterday the
will of the late Mrs. f. A. Reed was filed
for probate. K. kemper was appointed
administrator in the place of c. II. Heustis,
who declined to qualify. The deceased left
most of the estate. which was valued at
$1,000. to her brother, Mr.. NJ. Eldridge,
and stipulated that at his death the prop
erty shall go to her nephews and nieces.
Judge Norton granted charter to the
Rhodes, Walker & Burk Furniture Com
pany. The capital stock is 81, 900. The Of
ficers are A. G. Rhodes. president; T ii.
Walker, vice president, and r. G. Burk.
secretary and treasurer. Mr.. +. B. Taylor
is named as the Alexandria agent.
Judge Norton also granted a charter to
the Harris and Shafer Company, the OBJ
ject Of which is to do general jewelry
business. The capital stock is 100000
Edward Harris of Washington is president
and c. A. Shafer, also of Washington. is
secretary.
The report of the commission of sale of
certain property in the case of Phineas
Janney against S. NJ. Janney was con-
frmed.
Final DEGREES We're entered In the suits
which had been pending between Charles
Schneider and F. NJ. Firor, and William
Beuchart and f NJ. F'iror.
Brief Mention
The funeral of young Loudoun CamnhelI
who recently died at Montauk Point. took
place this afternoon at . o'clock from the
Methodist Protestant Church
no business was transacted in the cor
poration court today, the court having ad-
JUurned yesterday until tomorrow
The body of Theodore E. Henderson, a
private of the 33d Michigan Regiment. was
shipped last night to Calumet, Mich, for
interment.
Miss Carrie Adam has returned from a
stay of six weeks in Loudoun, ACCOMPANIED
by Miss Mankin
Mrs. Jacob Seiders and daughter. Miss
Bertha, have returned from spending the
summer in Halifax, Pa.
Dimes PEACE COMMISSION.