Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
ALEXANDRIA AFT AIRS
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Anniversary Celebration
Closes With q Ball.
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THE G0VERN0RsA GUEST
PROCESSION REVIEWED By DIS
TIHaUIsHEDl PEOPLE.
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Evening Star Bureau,
30 King Street.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. February "A, 1908.
Aiexandria's celebration in honor OF the
anniversary Of the birth Of Gen. Washing
ton closed last evening with a grand ban
In MoBurney's Hail. on,sKing street, at
which Gov. Montague. the members Of ats
stan. and the officers Of. the visiting naval
and military troops were the guests of
honor. The members sof~ the governor &
star present were: Col. Lewis of Char.
lottesville. Col. Cabell Of Danville, Col.
Lee OF Fairfax. Col. Harper Of Loudoun
and Col. Valentine OF Richmond The GER
man was led by Judge Louis c. Barley.
who was the chief of staff In the parade
1t was about 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon before the head Of the procession
reached the reviewing stand on North
Washington street. On the platform and
standing together were Gov. Montague and
Mayor Simpson. Among the others there
Judge Charles E. Nicoi fof the circuit court,
Judge Louis c. Barley of the corporation
court Delegate James r. Cation. J. T.
Sweeney. president OF the board of alder
council; members Of both of those bodies
and other city officials. Mr.. R. Walton
Moore OF Fairfax. Mr.. Lewis H. Mache1,
Mr.. William A. Smoot, jr.. and others.
it had all passed. frequently bowling in re-
Spouse to salutes. He was then driven to
the residence of Corporation Attorney
Gardner L. Boothe on Princess street.
andria Washington Masonic Lodge in the
Masonic Temple. This morning he return
ed to Richmond Commenting on the pa
rade, all of the distinguished visitors de-
the occasion. They were liberal in their
praises for those who had borne the prin-
cipal burden Of the preparations for the
celebration. 1t was estimated that about
5000 uniformed men took part, and the line
covered a distance of more than two miles.
Regulars Attract Attention.
Foremost in point of attraction were the
United States REPRESENTATIVES, cavalry,
infantry and artillery-aswere also the three
companies of Virginia militiamen. Much
attention was also bestowed upon the fire.
mems division. The engines were taste
fully decorated. and the brilliant uniforms
of the flremen made spectacular effect It
was on King street. where a new pavement
has been but recently laid, that the parade
moved with most ease and grace, and
showed UP to best advantage. 1t was here,
too. that the greatest crowds gathered, and
here that the countermareh occurred. The
Industrial and trades display, which brought
up the rear of the procession. served to
represent in picturesque manner the BUSH
ness resources Of Alexandria
It is expected that ct the meeting Of the
executive committee. when the affairs Of
the parade will be settled up. a movement
will be started to effect 9 permanent or
Ing year Of Washingtou.g birthday ami
versary. The success Of the celebration
yesterday has led the members of the COM
mittee to believe that 1t could be repeated
the distinctive features 7of the city's his
tory. -
Aftermath in Police Court.
A long docket was called before Mayor
Simpson in the police court this morning.
most of the defendants being those whose
yesterday had transgressed
the bounds OF propriety The majority got
off either with Hight fines or dismissal. but
heavy fines were imposed. Ono OF them
was the case of Herbert Motley, colored.
CHARGED with throwing stone through the
large glass In the window of Mr.. Claude
Lemons drug store, on King street. He
was arrested by Officer Arlington and the
fine imposed was $50. with the alternative Of
ninety days In Jail. Roy Fox was up on
interfering with him In the performance Of
his duty. Tho officer told the court that
he had attempted to Quen q disturbance in
a house on North Lee street., when the &C
attempted to disable him. The policeman
was alone and unable to thoroughly cope
with the large crowd, but he managed to
secure Fox. He told ths court that some
one had struck him on the shoulder with
brick, and another witness fastened this on
Fox, who was assessed $40. Charles Hayes.
who was arrested by Oflcer Mayhugh on
the charge OF drunkenness and disOrderly
conduct. forfeited So collateral by non-ap-
pearance. Ollie Sykes, charged with dis
orderly conduct, waS assessed the Same
amount 20
Brief Mention.
The "Sharps and Flats" local amateur
organization Of singers, rendered "The Lit
tie Tycoon before q large audience in
the Opera House last evening. The per-
Torrance. which was pronounced a great
succsss. was under the direction OF Mrs.
n. w. O'Brien, and among those who took
part were the following: Miss Myra Lee
Cavalier, Miss Mai r. Greenwell Miss Anna
Leadbeater. Miss Leila N. Steiner and
Messrs. George Evans. Mahlon n. Janney,
L. Dinwiddis. J. Harry Stevens, Walter
e. Birch. Harry B. Cation and John Kersey.
Miss Margaret c. Conway yesterday cele-
brated her ninetieth birthday anniversary,
which occurred Sunday, by receivinS her
friends at her home. SOl Duke street. She
was the recipient Of marry pretty presents.
Among those OF her relatives who came
frpm out-of town places were: Mr. p, v. d.
Conway Of FredeficksnurY, Va, and Mrs.
]. w. Brannin OF Wa16fnS ton.
The congregation Or the First Baptist
Church is busy With ipreparations for the
celebration in April Of the Tooth anniver-
sary OF the foundiug0f the church. There
will be several promazssnt churehmen pres
ent who will take part I'm the services. All
of the former pastors now living are ex-
pected to attend. '-Itstie sNpected that the
services will last Throughout a week.
Saa- 49,
International EiremNn,s Competition.
According to U. 8. eensul Thackara at
Havre an international firemen's compet-
tion will be held at Hayses May 81 and June
1 next under the auspices nj the mayor OF
the city and other Distinguished citizens.
Organized fire departmentp In all parts OF
the world are invited to 1send representa-
tives. The consul says tlaat the committee
in charge has assured him that American