Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
STATE MILITARY FORCES EX-
PECTED FEBRUARY 22.
Anniversary Celebration Under Au-
spices Of George Washington Asso-
ciation-General Matters.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Speeial correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 8. 1904.
Mr.. Julian Y. Williams, secretary of the
Washington Birthday Celebration Associa-
ton, returned last night from Richmond,
where he visited the officers of the various
military organizations of the capital city
OF the state, adding a personal invitation
to that which had already been formerly
extended to attend the celebration here
February O. Mr.. Williams received as
surances from numerous officers that their
companies will take part in the parade.
Chief among the Richmond military organ
izations which will help to make the pa
rsde the most imposing ever seen in Alex
andria is the Richmond Howitzers, Vir-
ginia's ancient artillery company. The
Howitzers will have in line twenty nine
horses, ridden and drawing the cannon.
The other companies from Richmond will
be two of the Richmond Blues, commanded
by Maj. Luther l.. Cheatwood; Company A,
commanded by Capt. w. M. King; Company
B, Capt. w. A. Miller; Company C, Capt.
George Skipwith; Company F, Lieut..
James H. Stone; Company H, Capt Thea
dore Baptist. Letters have been received
from two companies of Staunton, one of
Clifton Forge and one of Fredericksburg
accepting the invitation. 1t is stated that
the military portion of the parade will as
suredly be grand and imposing pageant.
The railroad companies of the state have
agreed to transport the civic organizations
at one fare for both ways and to charge
only one cent a mile for the militia.
Gov. Montague of Virginia and Gov War
field of Maryland have the matter of at
tendance under consideration. Gov Mon
tague was present at a similar celebration
year ago. Lieut. Gov. Willard of Vir-
GINA has notified the committee of his ac-
ceptance of the invitation.
Before Justice Cation.
In the police court this morning, Justice
Harry b. Cation presiding, Harry Davis,
colored, was arraigned ON the charge of as
saulting and beating Mary johnson, also
colored. 1t was testified that the two had
had falling out and that Harry decided
to chastise his friend, taking the law in his
own hands. Marys condition bore evidence
of the beating she had received, and a fine
Of $40 was imposed on the prisoner with the
alternative of thirty days in the city jail.
The arrest was made by Officer Mayhugh.
General Matters.
1t is stated that Rev. George Braxton
Taylor of Hollins Institute, Virginia, has
declined the call to the pastorate of the
First Baptist Church of this city, which
was extended after a congregational meet
ing the latter part of January. The Bap-
fist church has been without regular pas
tor for a couple of months
John 7. Cowhig, weli-known resident of
the third ward, died last night at his home
on Upper King street. He was about thir-
ty-dve years of age and was unmarried.
He was in the employ of the Southern rail-
road. Death was due to consumption.
The marriage of Miss Julia Houck, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Houck, and Mr..
Richard Ernest Acton of this city will take
place this evening at the residence of the
parents of the bride-elect. on South Fair
fax street.
Miss Edna Pullman and Mr.. Louis Breen,
both of this city. will be married this even
olic Church. Father H. J. Cutler will on
ciate
The following officers OF Alexandria Hive,
Ladies' of the Maccabees, were installed
Mrs. e. e. Padgett. lieutenant commander:
Mrs.. Amy WEIGH, chaplain; Misc Nettie