Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-02
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
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Retiring Pastor Revelle breaches
His Final Discourse.
ASPIRANTS FORCIfF OFFICES ACTIVE
Protest by Office, spioks Against
Commissioners Action.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
ASPIRANFS F0RClff OFFICES ACTIVE
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
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testant Church preached his final sermon in
that pulpit last evening before large con-
gregation. At the morning service Mr.. Re-
velie's discourse related to the qualities
which newly appointed pastor would ex-
pect to find in his congregation. The other
side of the question was discussed at the
evening service, Rev. Mr. Revelle describ-
ing the various phases of character which
congregation would look for in a new
pastor. The speaker gave his hearers adj
vice concerning their relation with the min
lister who would follow in his steps, and
closed his discourse with words of affec-
tionate farewell. Mr.. Reveile will leave IN
a few days to assume charge of a church
in Seattle, Wash. He has been pastor Of
the Methodist Protestant Church here for
two years, during which time he has made
many friends. His departure is generally
regretted.
Two new ministers opened their pastorates
with sermons in this city yesterday. Rev.
ton, preached to large congregations at the
Second Presbyterian Church, to which he
was called after the resignation of Rev. ].
Ernest Thacker: Rev. J: A. LETTERS, who
pastor of Trinity M. E. Church, occupied
his pulpit yesterday at both morning and
evening services.
Police Court Docket.
Mayor George L. Simpson disposed of the
following cases in the police court this
morning: Gina Jackson, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was assessed So
Robert Smith, also colored, was charged
$50 for injury done to private property
Fred. Lunsburg did not appear to answer
the charge Of being drunk and disorderly
and the $3.50 collateral which he had de-
posted was forfeited. A fine of IS was i'm
posed in the case of William Wilkinson
colored, charged with disorderiy conduct
in a church. The charge of conducting
business without license against Samuel
Bundy. colored, was dismissed. The case
against Charles Medley, colored, charged
with lighting on the street, was continued
until tomorrow morning.
Democratic Candidates Active.
A democratic convention will be held at
the Alexandria county court house April
10 for the purpose of electing delegates and
alternates to the state convention, to be
held in Norfolk May 2. The county is en-
titled to two delegates. 1t is probable that
they will be instructed on the matter of
making the constitutional convention oues-
ton a party issue. The date for holding
a city convention for making a similar
choice has not yet been fixed.
Considerable local interest is centered in
the democratic primary to be held April
10 for the nomination of four candidates
for municipal offices which are to be filled
at the regular election in May. The offices
are: commemorative attorney, city treas
urer, clerkship of corporation and circuit
courts and city sergeant. For only two of
tnese, clerk OF the courts and city ser
geant, is there any contest, but the candi-
oates Tor these places are active.
Mr.. Spinks Protests.
The time given officer Spinks in which to
make his decision as to whether he will re-
sign or abandon his candidacy for the city
eynira5 Sotu ~,
has addressed a letter to the police commits
sioners, in which he protests against what
he terms "the unwarranted position as
sumed by three members of the board"
He says: 'They have, in violation of my
constitutional rights, taken upon themselves
the power to remove me from the police
force of the city Of Alexandria, unless 1
sacrifice my manhood and my citizenship by
Withdrawing as a candidate for the office
of city sergeant" The writer quotes from
the constitution making all persons enti-
tied to vote eligible to offices within the
gift of the people. He argues that a po-
ship, necessarily must be eligible to cleo
tive offices. Reference is made to the state
ment from the commissioners that their ac-
ton followed a due investigation of the
circumstances in the case. Mr.. Spinks de-
clareS that he was not notified to appear
and defend himself.
General Matters.
The jury in the Alexandria county court
in the case of Mrs. Q. l. Littell against the
julius Lansburgh Furniture Company of
Washington has rendered verdict award
ing to the plaintiff damages in the sum of
81, 100 A motion to set aside the verdict
and grant new trial was made. AS before
stated, the litigation arose over the seizure
of certain household furniture from High
view Hotel, which was then operated by the
plaintiff.
Funeral services over the remains of Mr.
Alderman @ Chalmers whose
Wednesday night, took place at IL O'Clock
Saturday morning at the late residence of
the deceased, No. 219 South Alfred street.
Rev. 2. 2. Phillips of st. Paurs Episcopal
Church conducted the services, and the in
terment was made in the Presbyterian GEM
etery.
terday afternoon in the Junior Order United
American Mechanics Hall on South Fair
fax street. In the interest of the local or
ganiZation. Several sir knights from Wash
ington were present and addresses were de-
livered by Messrs. A. E. Wilson, J. S.
Dewey, S. J. Prescott, ]. II. Hennessy.
George Hantzmon, w. A Halves and w. S.
Pierce of Washington.
derstood will leave here shortly to accept
a position under the United States govern
ment at Columbus. Ga, at a salary of 81, 1870
per annum. He has not yet rendered his
resignation, but it is said he will do so in
@ short time. Mr.. Dunn commenced mis-
second term as city engineer about q month
ago, having been reelected to that position
by the city council while he was employed
in Maine. Since his appointment consider
able appropriations for street improvements
have been made, but these improvements
will have to be suspended until another en-
glreer is elected. ''i
The remains of Dennis Atkins, who died
yesterday at the Washington Asylum Hos
pital have been brought to this city for in
terment. Deceased was forty-four years of
age He was well known in this city. Ar
engagements for the funeral win lie made
later. ~
Mrs. Bayliss widow Of George Bayliss,
died Sunday morning at her residence in
Fairfax county near this city. She was
well known and respected in this city. Flu
neral services will take place tomorrow
morning at IL o;clocki at the family resi-
dence.
The Episcopal High School base ball team
was defeated by 1.-The University Of Virginia
nine at CharlottespilleelS Saturday afternoon,
by score of Lotto A. Only six hits were
made from Bakers delivery for the High
School. The batteries were: For Virginia,
Carter and Nallet for'the High School, W.
Baker and Carter.
In the corporation court Judge Norton
has entered final decree dismissing the
case of Samuel s: Simpson against II. M.
Simpson and approving the acts of II. Wal