Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
TABLET TO MEMORY OF BISHOP
PHILLIPS BROOKS.
Presentation Exercises at the Virginia
Theological Seminary
Today.


Special correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 80, 1905
The presentation to the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary of Virginia of memorial
tablet to the memory of Phillips Brooks by
the alumni and undergraduates of Harvard
University took place this afternoon before
a large audience of students. professors and
friends of the Virginia institution in the
seminary chapel Before the formal cere-
monies bestowing the memorial appropri-
ate services were conducted by Right Rev.
Robert A. Gibson, D. D., bishop of the
diocese of Virginia. The presentation ad-
dress was then made by Rev. Floyd Thorn
kns, d. D., rector of Holy Trinity
Church. Philadelphia, who spoke in eulogy
of the character and influence of Bishop
Brooks and dwelt upon the profound i'm
press which had been given the life of the
great churchman by his early training at
the Virginia seminary, well at Har-
ward University. In eloquent speech of
acceptance the tablet was received on the
part of the seminary by Rev. DR.. Carl E
Grammer of Norfolk, formerly a professor
at the seminary. His address also contained
ii glowing appreciation of Bishop Brooks in
testimonial of the reverent esteem in which
his memory is held by the people of Vir-
eina. and especially by the faculty. stu
dents and graduates of the seminary. Both
speeches were listened to with the closest
attention.
The tablet. which is an elegant and ar
tistic design executed in bronze. is erected
on the east wall of the chapel near the en-
trance in a position to attract the attention
of all entering the building. On it is en-
graved the following inscription: In Low
ing Memory of Phillips Brooks, Bishop of
Massachusetts Born December H. 1885;
died January 81 1893. Harvard, 1850; Vir
gnia Theological Seminary, 1859. Blessed
Thousands by His Character and Work. He
Bound Harvard to Alexandria and United
Thousands South and North in the Service
and Love of Christ. This Tablet is Erected
by the Graduates and Undergraduates of
Harvard University. May, 1895 The tab
let was in charge of the Phillips Brooks me-
mortal tablet committee, composed of the
following, who were present: Prof. F. c.
Sunichrast, chairman; Walter S. HertZog,
secretary: Percy E. Wye, treasurer; Robert
w. Skinner and r. H. Purnell
Bishop Brooks was an occasional visitor
at the seminary during the latter years of
his life. His last visit occurred short
time before his death, when he made an ad-
dress to the students which is well remem-
bered.
Democratic Municipal Primary
The democratic primary held in Alexan-
wa
didates for municipal offices resulted in
the success of all the office holders whose
names were presented for reelection. The
total vote was nearly 300, which is con-
sidered large in proportion to the number
OF qualified voters in the city. In all but
the second ward the counting of the bal
lots accomplished with dispatch, but
there the total figures were not aseer-
tanned until nearly 1870 o'clock. The follow
ing was the total vote for offices for which
there were contests: For auditor-E. r.
Price, GAG; w. A. Moore ST. 44s For clerk
of gas-John B. Waller, 74S; Carter n.
Smith. 2y9 George R. Bradley. III. For
collector of taxes-P. F. German, 100: Ed
gar F. Thompson 363. For corporation
attorney-Samuel 2. Fisher, ga; Robley d.
Brumback. 80; William e. Fendall, 14S.
For clerk of the courts-John S. Beach,
500: Laurence Stabler, $40.
The following. was the vote by wards:
First ward-For auditor, Price, 1874;
Moore, 10. For clerk of gas, Waller, 236;
taxes. German. 2O4: Thompson, 1oS. For
attorney Fisher. 1S7; Brum
back. sc; Fendall 81. For clerk of courts.
Beach 30; Stdbler. 10
Second ward-For auditor, Price, 1874;
Moore 172. For clerk of gas, Waller, 204;
Smith, 1o1; Bradley, -. For collector,
German. 269 Thompson, IS. For corpo-
ration attorney, Fisher 1874; Brumback,
131; Fendall. -. For clerk of courts,
Beach. go: StabIer, 119
Third Wdrd-FOG auultOT, Price, 100,
Moore. 115. For clerk of gas, Waller. 1914 ;
Smith. 80; Bradley. 80. For collector, Cor
man. 1874; Thompson, IS. For corporation
attorney Fisher, 15J Brumback. 90; Fen
dali. -. For clerk of courts, Beach, IT.;
Fourth ward: For auditor-Price, 1872;
Moore 1922 for clerk of gas-Waller, 144;
Smith 80; Bradley %: for colectOr-Gor-
man. ljS: Thompson, 10; for corporation at
torney-Fisher 1873; Brumback, &c; I'endall
46; for clerk of courts-Beach, 1871; Stabler,
20.
Mr.. Gardner l.. Roothe, corporation attor-
ney was not a candidate for denomination.
Mr.. Samuel p. Fisher. the successful can
didate, is a well-known young attorney of
this city. who is now a member of the
board of aldermen from the third ward
There was no opposition to Commonwealth
Attorney Samuel G.. Brent City Sergeant
Robert II. Cox. City Treasurer Thomas w.
Robinson. Commissioner of the Revenue
Charles IL. Callahan, Inspector of Lumber
s. &. Swain and Mcasurer of Wood and
Bark Charles Goodrich. In the first ward
julius PeltOn was elected justice of the
peace over w. =. Dobie by vote Of 145
to 1876, and for the same office in the fourth
ward c. o. Sipple received l53 votes TO II
cast for J. f. Hammerslcy.
Died From Injuries.
Lawrence r. Washington who resided ct
80 South Alfred street, died at the Alex
andria Hospital last night from the effects
of injuries which he received yesterday af-
ternoOn by falling under the wheels of
shifting train of freight cars on the Wash
ingtOn Southern railroad near St Aslph
Junction. Washington was employed
brakeman on the road. and ii is thought
that he lost his hold while attempting to
board moving car. Both legs were ter
rbly crushed and both were amputated at
the Alexandria Hospital, where he was
taken soon after the accident His wife
and several small children survive him.
He was son of the late George Washing
ton, at one time prominent merchant of
this city. The arrangements for the funeral
will be made later.
General Matters.
The members of the Andrew Jackson
Montague Political Club of this city are
arranging for the entertainment OF Gov
ernor Montague during his visit to this
city next Saturday, TO address the voters
in the interest of his candidacy for United
States Senate Montague will