Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-26
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Validity ofState Constitution
in Question.
REPUBLICANS CONFER
JUDGE LEWIS TO DECIDE WHETH-
Err TEST SHALL BE MADE.
Assault Case Tried in Mayors Court
Funeral of James Deeton-
Brief Items.
REPUBLICANS CONFER
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 26, 1902.
While the members of the state constitu-
tional convention were engaged in signing
the new constitution in Richmond yester-
day afternoon preparatory to having the
instrument proclaimed, Mr.. Park Agnew o:
this city, chairman of the state republican
committee was in conference with Judge
L. l.. Lewis in regard to testing the valid
ity of the new organic law after its proc!a-
nation. Col. o. A. Helnmaus of Mont
gomery was also a party to the confer
ence Mr.. Agnew stated this morning that
Judge Lewis had taken the question under
consideration. AS before stated, the action
of the state republican committee will de-
pend entirely upon the opinion rendered by
Judge Lewis AS the question is not one
to be disposed of lightly it may be several
days before his decision is announced.
Used Brick as Weapon.
George NJ Cheshire was before Mayor
Simpson in the police court this morning
on the charge of assaulting George Cooksey
with brick. The latter appeared as COM
plainant The story he told of terrific
assault made upon him last night by the
prisoner was clearly borne out by the bat
tered
According to the testimony ne left the cor
ner of Queen and Columbus streets, where
some public exhibition was in progress, and
had gone but a short distance in company
with several companions among "hom was
Mrs George NJ. Cheshire, when he was
suddenly and without warning assaulted by
Cheshire with brick.
The missile was hurled with considerable
force and struck Cooksey full in the face,
knocking him down and rendering him al
most unconscious He said he had no init
nation that he had incurred the displeas-
ure of Mr. Cheshire. The attack was
therefore he declared, wholly unexpected
on his part No evidence was introduced
nv the defendant to controvert these state
ments and the mayor imposed nne OIL
$50 Officer Belts made the arrest
Mr. Cheshire and his wife have been mar
ried several years. but during much OF TINS
time they have been living apart
Funeral of James Deeton.
The funeral of James H. Deeton, whose
death occurred yesterday evening ABOUT
o'clock at the residence of his sister, Mrs
William Lyles, on Duke street extended
will take place tomorrow afternoon at D
o'clock from the Methodist Protestant
Church Mr.. Deeton was about thlrty-tWo
years of age. His wife survives him. H
was a decorative painter of recognized
ability and had done much work in that
line in this city. Some years ago he studied
gave promise of much success. His un-
timely death, succeeding a protracted Ill
ness. is generally regretted He was well
known and popular. Mr.. Deeton was
member of Andrew Jackson Lodge of Ma
sons. which body will attend the funeral
services.
School Levy Case in Court.
Argument was commenced this morning
before Judge J. NJ. Love in the Alexandria
county court in the school levy contested
election case. Attorney Samuel G. Brent
of this city represented the contestants
and Attorney w. w. Douglas of Alexan-
dria county appeared for the judges of
election. There Is much interest in the
county over the issue. Citizens interested
In the education of the young are espe-
cially stirred up. At the time this report
closed the case was in progress, but 1t is
expected that It will be concluded this
afternoon and that Judge Love will then
announce his decision.
General Matters.
David Beatty, formerly of this city, but
more recently of Washington, died last
night at the home of his son-in-law, Mr..
Edward Taylor, 6O4 Cameron street. He
was well known in this city, where he
spent the earlier years of his life. He was
about fifty eight years Of age. The funeral
arrangements will be made later.
Two home weddings were celebra ted here
last evening, as noted in yesterdays Star.
At the residence of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard P. Graves, G23 South Fairfax
street, Miss Mary Eleanor Graves became
the bride of Mr.. Fred NJ. McGraw of Rich
mond. Va. The other ceremony occurred
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Frank NJ.
Angelo 3O1 North Washington street their
daughter, Miss Bernce Elizabeth Angelo,
being united in marriage to Mr.. Joseph
Wilmer Wightman Of Hamilton Va
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Hamilton,
take place this afternoon at 5 o'clock from
the residence Of her son-in-law, Mr.. Charles
W. Mander, 304 Duke street.
Funeral services over the remains of little
Leslie Ramey. who died Tuesday evening,
will take place this afternoon at o'clock
at Grace Episcopal Church. The serv-
ices will be conducted by Rev. Clarence E.
Ball and the interment will be in the Meth
odist Protestant cemetery.
Gordon. the infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bell, died last night at the home
of his parents, S13 Madison street.
There Is considerable interest here among
temperance people in the meeting which has
been announced for next Sunday afternoon
at o'clock in Trinity Methodist Episcopal
| Church. Rev. DR.. c. H. Crawford of Rich
mond, superintendent of the state Anti
| Saloon League, the expected lecturer. was
severely assaulted at Amherst Court House
| recently, and there has been some doubt as
| TO his being able to fill his engagement in
| this city, but friends of the cause say he
| will be here. His address will be in regard
| to the work OF the league in the state, with
| particular reference to the cause in Alex
| andria.