Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-03
AFFAIRS IN AL EXANDRtA
AMERICAN FLAG PRESENTED TO
DEL Ray SCHOOL.
Raised Over the BnildinE With Elab-
crate CeremOnies-DemOcr Mass
Meeting-GeneraI Matters.
Dening Star Bureau,
No. 1O1 King Street.
Dali INolonh0np Nh I'M

Dvening Star Bureau,
No. 7O1 King Street.
Bell Telephone No 1906
ALEXANDRIA,, Va, September g. 1900.
With elaborate ceremonies the stars and
stripes were raised this afternoon over the
handsome new school house in Del Ray.
and the building was formally dedicated as
a public educational institution. The gath
ering Of people who had come from all
parts of the county to attend the celebra-
ton was the largest that ever assembled In
Alexandria's prosperous and growing sub
urb. The exercises were under the direction
OF committee composed Of members OF
the three local lodges. Junior Order United
American Mechanics, Belle Haven, Andrew
w. Jackson and Alexandra councils.
The line Of Mechanics in regala formed
at 1 o'clock at Fairfax and King streets.
The course OF the march was up King
street to Washington street. out Washing
ton to Oronoco street. out Oronoco to its
junction with Mount Vernon avenue, and
thence to Def Ray. The procession was led
by Chief Acknowledgements. and band
Of music accompanied. At the school build
ing the line, halted. A United States flag
fifteen by mine feet was unfurled and pre-
sented to the school trustees Of Jefferson
district. RevE Il. N. Register Of the NJ. E.
Church South made the presentation adj
dress. The bibles were presented by Rev.
George l.. Hunt Of the First Baptist
Church Music By the band interspersed
the exercises-hnd there were several recita-
tons. Capt. J. W Davis Of this city recited
The. Star Spanglei Banner On the part
OF the school trustees and the people of
Del Ray. Acting Commonwealth Attorney
James E. Clements made the speech Of &C
There We're present uemb ers of the Order
Of Mechanics from councils In the District
OF Columbus MARYLAND and throughout the
northern section Of Virginia. The flag was
elevated to a-thirty7foot pole on the cupola,
from which point it may be seen for many
miles The building was. erected at cost
exceeding 5000. IT Is among the finest
the pride OF the.pAople ST Del Ray. A room
hall. q
Convention Adopts Resolutions.
The Lott Gary Baptist Foreign Mission
Society. which completed the bulk of its
business Friday evening at Shiloh Baptist
Church (coloredl. held an interesting SEES
sion yesterday morning and adjourned
after adopting several resolutions. AS be-
fore stated. the next meeting OF the society
will be held In Philadelphia. The resoIu-
tons dwelt upon the kind entertainment of
delegates by the members Of Shiloh Church
and the other colored churches in the city
and the courtesy OF the press In making
full reports Of the convention.
During the session the following were
made life members Of the convention: Revs
F. r. Williams. s. 8. Wormley D. @. Mark
and R. Shepherd. The committee on finance
reported receipts, for 81. 791 10
Democrats Mass Meeting.
Mr.. Gardner L. Boothe. secretary of the
democratic city committee, has issued q
call for meeting Of democrats in the
Opera House tomorrow evening at O. clock
for the purpose OF organizing a Bryan, Ste
D
lowing evening at $50 o'clock the city
democrats are called to assemble on Wind
mill Hill. A Bryan and Stevenson flag will
be set up On a lofty pole, where Ii may be
seen for many miles up and down the Poto.
mao. Local orators will address the gath
ertnG.
General Matters.
In the police court this morning Mayor
Simpson imposed fine of $40 on Annie
Brantman. charged with selling liquor with
out license Ida Freeman, colored, was
assessed g for assaulting Amanda john
son. J. c. Pullsn was before the court
charged with assaulting Mr.. A. j. Wedder-
burn. a newspaper editor. The fine in this
case was SO.
DR.. William Gibson left Alexandria re-
Gently for the benefit Of his health, and
Saturday a telegram was received an
noUnctnG hts critical illness In Montana
His sons, Drs. Thomas and Richard Gibson
have gone to attend him.
At Christ Church yesterday the music
was rendered by the recently reorganized
choir. The body Is now composed Of the
following: Miss Mai Greenwich and Mrs
Carroll Ashby. sopranos; Miss Salfie Taylor
and Miss Florence Sullivan, altos; Mr. Wal
ter Birch Of Washington, tenor; Mr. Chas.
ID. Moore of Washington, basso, and Mrs
c. @. Lennon. directress and organist
A game of base bali was played Saturday
afternoon on the old fair grounds between
the Alexandrians9 and the Shamrocks Of
Washington. the nome team winning by a
score Of to H. The pitching Of Waller for
the locals was a feature, only one hit be-
ing made Oft his delivery.
Mrs Jane Keene. wife of Mr.. John Keene
died yesterday nf6rning at her residence
No. LOG Prince street. after long illness
Several grown children survive her. The
funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon
In recognition ofaLabor day the banks a re
closed and the post office observed Sunday
hours. r. 81