Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION IN SESSION.
Will Name Candidate for the Eighth
District-Damage Suits in
Court-Briefs.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 101 King ST..

district of Virginia met in this city today
at o'clock to nominate candidate for the
House of Representatives in opposition to
Representative John F. Rixey. the demo-
cratic nominee A large number of dele
gates were present when the convention
was called to order in Schulers Hall on
Upper King street by District Chairman H.
p Dodge of Manassas. The purpose of the
gathering was stated at the outset which
was for the nomination of a candidate and
the election of committeeman. The roll call
of delegates followed. There was no con-
test for seats, which was remarked upon
with pleasure by the chairman.
State Delegate NJ. X. Lowery of Stafford
was unanimously elected temporary chair
man. l.. B. De Zerega of Loudoun and E.
l.. Howard of Fairfax were elected Secre-
tarieS.
Most of the delegates arrived here early
In the day and spent the intervening time
in discussing the political situation and ex-
changing views as to the strongest man
mentioned in connection with the nominal
ton. Among those prominently spoken Of
were w. X Skinker of Fauauier, NJ K
Lowery of Stafford and J. M. Thorne of
Fairfax The business of the convention
was proceeding slowly when this report
closed
Damage Suits in Court.
The case of Thomas Hoy against the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Railroad Company to recover damages
In the sum of $4,000 for alleged personal
injuries sustained in accident to one OF
the cars of the defendant company near
Addison Heights in Alexandria county, Oc-
tober IA, 1900. was called before Judge
Nicol of the circuit court at 10 o'clock this
morning. Messrs Moore and Hunton APP
peared representatives of the railroad
company, and Attorney John M. Johnson
represented the plaintiff.
Just before the jurors were drawn from
the panel counsel asked for a short post
ponement and a consultation followed in
the judges room At it's conclusion the at
torneys announced that an agreement had
been reached whereby the matter would not
come to trial It was understood that the
company compromised with Mr.. Hoy in the
sum of 81 200.
Jury Awards Damages.
A verdict for the plaintiff for $500 dam
ages was rendered about II o'clock last
night by the jury in the case of Mrs. Laura
+. Ridgeway against the Washington. Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railroad Com
pany, which was commenced before Judge
Charles E. Nicol of the circuit court for
this city Monday last. The plaintiff sued
for $4,000 for alleged personal injuries re-
ceived. in an accident on the road of the
defendant company near Addison Heights
in Alexandria county, October II, 1900. Mrs.
Ridgeway was represented by Judge ]. K.
NJ. Norton, and Messrs. r. Walton Moore
and Eppa Hunton, jr. appeared for the
railroad company. Yesterday afternoon
was taken up with testimony and argu-
ment, and the case was placed in the hands
of the jury about 10 o'clock.
Counsel for the defense made a motion
for a new trial. on the ground that the YER
dict was contrary to the law and evidence,
and also moved for arrest of judgment
because of alleged miSdirecton of the Jury
These
ued by the Judge for further consideration
during the present term.
First Wards Voting Strength.
The total voting strength of the first ward
under the first registration since the pres
ent constitution went into effect is 30i,
Nearly all of the voters are white. there
being only fourteen colored persons In the
entire list. The total falls far short of the
numerical strength in the last presidential
election. when 500 votes were cast in this
ward. Only about twenty-five applicants,
the registrars report. were turned down,
and in most cases this action was taken on
account of the understanding clause.
The books were closed last night having
been open fifteen days, as prescribed by law
councilman John Fl. Trimyer of this ward
vas among those who We're denied the right
to register. This was due to his having re-
moved his residence to Alexandria county,
and he could not assure the board that he
would return to the city. Mr.. Trimyer is
still in possession of his seat in council
and, it is said, considers himself resident
of Alexandria, 1t is said that Mr.. Trimyer
will take the matter to the corporation
court.
Vacancy Filled.
The board of police commissioners held
a called meeting last evening and elected
John henderson to fill the vacancy on the
police force caused by the resignation of
Policeman Charles T. Goods. There was q
full attendance. Mayor Simpson presiding.
Mr.. Lawler said he hoped the committee
appointed to draft police rules would
be able to report at the next meeting. The
mayor announced that state of good or
der is existing in the city and that the
offlcers and men of the force are working
together in harmony.
General Matters.
The marriage Of Miss Laura Virginia
Hammersley. daughter of Mr. and Mrs
William E. Hammersley, and Mr.. William
Henry Murphy took place last evening at
o'clock at Odd Fellows Hall. on North
Columbus street. The hall was prettily
decorated for the occasion, and the ce-e-
mony was performed by Rev. Father H. j.
Cutler of st. Marys Catholic Church. A
large number of friends and relatives Of
the two families attended. A reception
followed the ceremony.
A quiet marriage took place last evening
at the parsonage of ST. Mary's Catholic
Church when Miss Frances Theymer was
welded to Mr.. Charles F. Young. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father H. j.
Cutler
In the police court this morning J. W.
Edwards forfeited $40 collateral by nom
appearance to answer the charge of con-
Quoting a business without a license Rozier
Arlington. charged with disorderly conduct,