The Washington times., 1901-10-30
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. GA train
in charge of r. w. Richardson. secretary
of the Good Roads Association Of the
United States. left here about o'clock
this afternoon. The first stop will be
made at Winston-SaIem. N. C., where an
object lesson will be given in rapid and
efectual construction of roads. From 4
mile to a mile and a half of roads will be
built, and information furnished by which
the work can be done at very moderate
cost.
The train was composed of two pas
senger cars. on which there were banners
indicating their object, together with a
number OF fiat cars. on which was the
machinery for building the roads A COM
petent civil engineer VINO will act as
demonstratcr, was among those who Were
aboard This work was begun several
years ago under the auspices of the
National Good Roads Association. and
considerable progress has been made
throughout the United States.
The party which left this afternoon win
make an extensive tour along the line Of
the Southern Railway, and will return
about Christmas.
The Democratic mass meeting to be held
in the Opera House next Thursday night
promises to draw a packed house. The
announcement that the Hon. a. J. Monta-
que, Democratic nominee for Governor,
and Mr.. r. Walton Moore Of Fair
fax, will be the speakers of the even
ing is sufficient to induce the Democrats
of the old town to turn out en masse. as
both have spoken here before and made
a very favorable impression. James R.
Cation, Democratic nominee for the State
Legislature. will open the meeting with
brief address. after which he will intro
duce Mr.. Moore, who Will be followed by
Mr.. Montague.
On next Monday night. the eve of elec-
ton, Representative Claude a. Swanson
and Col Francis l.. Smith. of this city,
a member of the Constitutional COnven-
tion. viii speak in Armory Hall. on South
Royal Street. II was their intention to
speak in the Opera House on that night,
but that house had been previously en-
gagged for the occasion. Colonel Smith
intends telling the citizens of Alexandria
what the Constitutional Convention is
doing. 1t is expected that a large crowd
Will be present.
Miss Gertrude Keating Harlow, daugh-
",
city, and Raleigh Foster Luckett, of
Washington. ID. c.. were married at $50
oclock tonight at the residence of the
brides parents, Alfred and Cameron
Streets. Only few relatives and friends
were present. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father NJ j. Ahern. Of
st. Mary's Catholic Church. The bride
wore a gown of duchess lace over satin
and carried bouquet of white orchids and
lilies of the valley. She was attended
by her sister, Miss Josephine Harlow, and
Brawner Fisher, of this city, was best
man. Virginia Luckett, of Washington,
sister of the groom. and Miss Jeanette
Sindall, of Baltimore. were bridesmaids
These. with the maid of honor, were at
tired in white organdie over satin, and
carried white roses. The bride was given
in marriage by her father. Leo z. Har-
low, of this city, and Edward Espey, of
Washington, were the ushers.
After the ceremony a reception was
held. at which a number of invited guests
were present. Afterward the couple left
for a Western bridal tour. and upon their
return will reside in Washington, the
The Electoral Board has elected the fol-
lowing judges for next Tuesdays cleo
ton: First wards A Mankin. Fora
Hill. and r. Z. Grover: Second ward-R.
NJ. Latham. G. II. Bossart, and ]. T.
Boyd; Third ward, Friendship precinct
Thomas w. Clark. William Poss, and r.
p. W. Garnett; Third ward. Courthouse
precinct-C. a. Yohe, Gordon Thomas and
T. Lawler, and Edward Hughes. r. E.
LawIer has rendered his resignation as a
member OF the board. and +. E. DOwnham
was elected in his stead Mr.. Lawler re-
signed owing to the fact that he is at
present member of the Board of Police
Commissioners.
Alexandria Division. No. 1, Ancient Or
der OF Hibernians, tonight conferred the
third and fourth degrees upon a number
of candidates Nearly every member of
the order was present. as were also
number of Washington members of the
order. After the degree work had been
completed refreshments were served.
a decree was today entered in the Cor
poration Court in the case of Hattie e.
X. Kemper to carry out the provisions of
the decree entered in April. 1899. and ap-
pointing Gardner L. BOOthe guardian ad
litem Of infant defendants.
Next Saturday will be Athletic Day
at the Episcopal High School. west of
this city. AS is the usual custom, a
lengthy programme has been prepared
for the occasion. This will include foot
and other athletic contests. a brass
band win be on hand to enliven the oc-
casion with music. A large number of
contestants viii participate.
The funeral of Mrs Anna Meyer, wife
of William Meyer, whose death occurred
last Saturday night. took place this af-
ternoOn from her late residence, 6l5 North
St Asaph Street The funeral services
were conducted by the Rev. NJ. l. Leucke
of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. ana
the intermen- was made in Bethel Gene
teTy.
The Alexandria County Court was In
session this morning with Judge j. NJ
Love presiding. In the case of Common
wealth VS.. Jesse Pollard. indicted tor
misapprOprlating public funds. the jury
found the prisoner guilty Of the charge.
and he was fined $50.
The board of governors OF the Ravens
worth Club tonight held a meeting at
the residence of Gorden Thomas, 30
North Washington Street. when plans
were discussed for the opening and fur
rishirg of the clubs house. The rooms
of the club. on North Washington Street
near King Street. il is expected, viii be
ready for occupancy in about ten days.
y musical and literary entertainment !
will be held tomorrow night at the rtsi- /
dence of c. W. ,Iillin. l712 Duke Street
extended 7. r Dowhoy. OF this city.
will render several solos. The 1roce eds Z
OF the entertainment VIII be used for the Z
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