Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19

ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
City Republicans Elect Delegates to
the WaTenton Convention.
BOILERS CHOOSE RIVAL DELEGATION
Regulars 'ndase President Mckin-
ley and Commend Local Leaders.
GENERAL, AND PERSONAL
GENERAL, AND PERSONAL
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Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King Street,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 10, 1900.
The republican city convention was called
to order shortly after noon today in Serepta
Hall BY Chairman Joseph L. Crupper. Mr..
Crupper was elected permanent chairman
and E. J. Webster was named as secretary.
The purpose for which the convention was
called was to elect delegates to the district
convention. which is to be held in Warren
ton the 2lst instant, the delegates so elect
ed also attending the state convention to
be held in Norfolk April 10, when delegates
at large will be chosen for the republican
national convention in Philadelphia June
IL. to nominate candidates for President
and Vice President of the United States.
The following delegates were chosen:
Messrs Park Agnew, Marshall L. King, J.
NJ Buckner. ]. H. Harrison, T. M. Watson
and r. F. w. Garrett The alternates were
Joseph L. Crupper, George A. holland and
Nelson Wexford
Shortly after the meeting opened Albert
Green called the attention of the chair to
the presence of contesting delegation.
chairman Crupper refused to give the dele
cation recognition, and its members with
Grew to another hall. where they elected
delegates to the Warrenton convention. At
ter the withdrawal of the contestants a
committee on resolutions was appointed,
consisting OF ]. M Buckner, j. H. Harrison
and Stephen Pritchard. Resolutions were
drawn up and. adopted indorsing President
Mckinleys administration, and also approx
ing the conduct of Mr.. Park Agnew as
chairman of the republican state commit
Tee, ana Chairman Joseph l.. Crupper of
the city committee.
Trouble in the Wards.
Following the recent republican ward
plpctjnnS dole nfas 70 oitx
ton faction of the local republicans OPP
posed to the regular leaders decided to elect
opposition delegates. For the first, third
and fourth wards representatives were
chosen, among whom were Messrs. Frank
Evans Thomas H. Morgan and A. A. War
field, Moses Stevens. Magnus l.. Robinson,
John Wilson, James Payne, James Lee,
James Turley, Wesley Dggs, Rev. J. S.
Green, William johnson, Daniel B. Hopkins
and Charles Bowles.
AT a conference held Saturday night the
contesting delegates organized for opposi-
ton and elected Magnus l.. Robinson chair
man and Thomas n. Morgan secretary
Frank Evans was chosen to prepare the
fourth ward contest: James Turley the
third ward and Beverly Dggs the first
ward. Magnus l.. Robinson was directed to
prepare the general paper of contest.
AS Chairman Crupper refused the con-
testants recognition, their cause was of
course not opened. They alleged that I'M
ie'ii hicliouS were observed at the ward
elections.
Police Comm toner's.
The board of police commissioners will
hold meeting Wednesday evening next
to consider the decision rendered by Cor
poration Attorney Gardner L. Boothe in
the case of Policeman Frank c. Spinks,
whose right to become a candidate for city
sergeant while still a policeman was con-
sidered at cenEimeeting Of the board
AS before stated in -Phe Star; the question
was referred to the city attorney and his
opinion In brief was that a policeman
might become candidate for an elective
office. provided such candidacy did not in
terfere with the duties of his position as
policeman The question now thrown on
Officer Spinks has been neglecting his duty
in order to conduct his campaign Cant
William H. Smith, the present CITY SER
geant, is opposing Officer Spinks for the
office.
knights of Malta Organise,
Representatives from the knights of
Malta of Washington held a meeting yes
terday afternoon in the hall Of the Junior
Order United American Mechanics. on
South Fairfax street. for the purpose of
organizing a local council. Twenty-four
persons presented their names for mem
bership, and temporary organization was
formed. with the following officers: Nelson
Gradlin, president; W. E. Harding treas
urer, and Henry Hunter. secretary. Among
those who made speeches were the follow
ing, all Of Washington: Past Commander
John F. May. Sir Knight w. F. Campbell,
Past Commander Thomas F. Hall, Grand
Commander A. E. Wilson. Past Commander
P. L. Buckley. Past Grand Commander A
M. Foster and Grand Recorder John F.
Dewey.
A name for the council and the election
of sir knight have been postponed until
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ganizer for this city.
Officers Chosen.
At a meeting of Post F., Travellers Pro-
tective Association. held Saturday night,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: a. D. Brockett; president:
c. c. Leadbeater. vice president; Robert M
Graham, secretary and treasurer; Thomas
w. Robinson. George H.. Harlow Samuel
b. Fisher. C. B. Paf, Henry n Field,
George R. Hill and r. L. Monroe. directors
John p Robinson chairman OF railroad
committee; M. B. Harlow, chairman Of
press committee: F. 8. Harper. chairman of
legislative committee; ]. NJ. Willis. chair
man of hotel committee; R. F. Tucker.
chairman Of employment committee; DIR.
W. N. Smith. physician and surgeon, and
Rev. Clarence E. Ball. chaplain.
Messrs. F.. s. Harper and J. z James
which meets in Richmond next month, to
be selected as delegates from Alexandria
Post to the national convention, to be held
in New Orleans, May %.
Death of Henry Entwisle.
Mr. Henry Entwtsle,f youngest son of the
late Dr. James Hntwisle, died yesterday
morning after a protracted illness at his
residence, No. LOG North Washington street. |
The announcement sof his death caused
deep sorrow among numerous friends and
acquaintance Of the deceased Mr.. Entwfsle
was twenty-six years pr age. For number
wholesale drugThousa of E. S. Leadbeater
& Sons A wife and One small child survive |
him. Funeral Services will take place to-
morrow morning from st. Paurs Episcopal
Church.
Well-knOyxn Citizen PASSES Away,
Mr.. George Barley, a respected and lead