Evening star., 1901-07-31
AFFAIRS lsiALExAN DRiA
DEMOCRATS INTERESTED IN ELEC-
TION OF s1zsGISLATOR.
Delegate Humess Intentions Not Yet
Announced-xaAe of Old School
House - Briefs.
Evsniag Star Bureau,
Mo- TO1 King Street,
BellETefephone No. JOG,

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 81, 1901.
Democrats in Alexandria city and county
are becoming interested in the question of
successor to Delegate Frank Hume In the
state legislature. AS heretofore stated,
Mr.. William H. May, former delegate.
has already announced his candidacy. 1t
is understood that Mr. Hume does not care
to offer himself for reelection. but he has
not yet made any public statement to that
effect. A rumor was set on foot yesterday
that Corporation Attorney Gardner L.
Boothe Is considering the matter of enter
ing the field. but Mr. Boothe set it at rest
last night by stating positively that 1t was
incorrect. The name of Mr.. Charles Bend
helm, who has served In the legislature,
has been mentioned. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Bendheim will give the matter consid-
Grafton.
Old School House to Be Sold.
One Of the oldest and best-known school
houses in Alexandria county. known as the
Ruffner school building, situated near Del
Ray, In Jefferson district, is to be Sold The
sale was ordered by Judge Charles E. Nicol
Of the circuit court on the petition of the
scnool board of Alexandria county. The
proceeds will be devoted to completing, fur
nlsn1ng and equipping the new and much
larger school building on Mount Vernon
scnooi house Is situated on a county thor
ougnfare, Familiarity known as Poor House
iane For many years it was the only pub
tic school building in that section Of the
district. Since the erection of the hand
some Dr1ck school house the old building
mas not been occupied, and It's usefulness
as place Of public education will pass
with the sale.
General and Personal.
Mr. Andrew Della, well-known resident
OF this city, died last night at the home
Of his son In Del Ray. Deceased was sew
enty-two years Of age He was a member
OF Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows. For
many years he was engaged In the oyster
business and kept store on Prince street
between Royal and Fairfax streets. The
funeral Will take place at o'clock pm.
Friday from Trinity M. E. Church.
The case OF Edward Woodlong, colored,
charged with stealing watch from Engi-
neer Rixey Of .he Portner brewery, was
called before Mayor Simpson In the police
court this morning and dismissed. The
watch was recovered by Officer Bettis, who
made the arrest, and as the complainant
did not appear thcre was no evidence to
convict the prisoner.
The remains Of Mrs. Nellie Schofield.
whose death occurred yesterday morning
at her home in Washington, will be
brought here tomorrow morning for inter-
ment. The funeral services will take place
at 10 O'Clock from the First Baptist Church.
uncTdl SERVICES ever the remains or y.
+. jackson, whose death occurred Mon
day afternoon will take place this evening
at 9 o'clock from theslate residence of the
deceased on Duke street.
A lawn party Will belheld tomorrow night
at the NJ. E. Church South in Del Ray.
The affair will be under the auspices Of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the church.
DR.. Jacoby Of the North German Lloyd
steamer II. H. Meier was the guest of Mr..
Justus Schneider yesterday at his home
on North WaShinRton street
Miss Florence Davidson left this morning
to spend few weeks with friends at Mark
ham, Va.
Corporation Attorney Gardner L. Boothe
has gone to California for stay Of sew
eral weeks.
Mr.. Carroll H. May. who has been in
New York for the past week, has returned
to this city.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Cole, who died at In
verness. Md, Monday, was formerly a
resident Of alexandria. AHer death IA re-
GREETED by many friends here.
Rev. Bergman Green and family have
gone to Mount Jackson for a few weeks.
Mr.. James r. Cation Is preparing for a
sojourn In Europe He will leave New York
about the middle OF next month.