Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
LAWYER LIPsCoMB PASSED LAST
NIGHT THERE.
for Observing Confed'
crate Memorial Day-General and
Personal News Notes.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 5, 1905.
Mr. Andrew A Lipscomb of Alexandria
county and a member of the Washington
bar, against whom an indictment charging
embezzlement was recently reported In
Washington, stopped over in Alexandra last
night and this morning en- route to Wash
ington from Mississippi, where he has
been spending some time for his health.
When seen this morning at the Hotel
Fleicshmann Mr.. Lipscomb declined to be
interviewed respecting the course against
him. He said, however, that he was about
to leave. for Washington to give bond for
his appearance to answer the Indictment,
remarking that he was not fugitive from
justice. Mr.. Lipscomb appeared well and
in good spirits He reached here late last
night on train from the south.
Among Mr.. Lipscomb's friends mere the
conviction is expressed that he will be
speedily and fully indicated. This appears
to be the belief held generally by the MEM
bers of the local bar. Mr.. Lipscomb is
we'll known and popular in this city, and
profound regret is felt over the affair. AS
citizen and as a lawyer his reputation
here has always been~the highest. AS an
active supporter of the democratic ticket
he has been a leading figure in this section
in the principal campaigns for the past de-
cade. His eloquence and persuasive ability
as political speaker have been greatly
appreciated by the people of this city.
Confederate Memorial Day.
The following committees have been ap-
pointed by R. E. Lee Camp, Confederate
Veterans, for the appropriate observance of
confederate memorial day, May "a: Cen
eral committee, Messrs. G.. William Ram
say, Thomas Perry, Mr.. Lyles, P. F. Cor
ID T Wy
mans Auxiliary at the confederate monu-
ment, Messrs. J. c. Mllburn, Edgar War
field, d. H. Appioh and F. j. Davidson; to
decorate the graves of confederate dead in
cemeteries near this city, Messrs. William
H. May, w. H. Yeatman, ]. R. Zimmerman,
John S. Blackburn, w. w. Sherwood, ]. w.
Hammond, r. F. Knox, Charles S. Taylor
and E. c. Graham; to decorate the graves
in Ivy Hill cemetery, Messrs L. M. Black
ford; George Wise and Arthur Herbert; to
decorate the graves in ST. Mary's cemetery,
Messrs. L. G. Hurdle, r. NJ. Latham and +.
F. German.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing term: Mr.. John NJ. John
son, commander: Mr.. w. H. May, first lieu
tenant commander; Mr.. S. c. Boush, sec
ond lieutenant commander; Mr.. w. w.
Sherwood, third lieutenant commander; Mr..
j. W. Hammond, quartermaster; Rev.
Frank ]. Brooke, chaplain; Mr.. Charles S.
Taylor, officer of the day; Mr. r. N Cook
yidette, and Messrs. Edgar War1eld, F. j.
VI.
perS OF the executive committee.
Death of Miss Lannon.
telegram was received here yesterday
afternoon announcing the death of Miss
Mary Lannon of this city, in Denver Col,
where she had been spending some time in
the hope of improving her health. She was
twenty-eight years of age and was a daugh-
ter of the late John Lannon of this city,
Her brother, Mr.. ]. David Lannon of New
York, passed through Alexandria last Sat-
urday en- his way to Denver, having been
notified that the death of his sister was ex-
pected. Miss Lannon had a large circle of
friends in this city, by whom she was held
in great esteem for her amiable disposition
and nigh character. She was known to her
FRIENDS as person of deep religious devo-
ton. The remains will be brought here for
irterment.
General and Personal.
The statement that Mr.. Gardner L.
Boothe will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton as corporation attorney is expected to
FIRING out several candidates for the posi-
ticn. Several names have been mentioned,
but no formal announcements have yet
been made.
Cards have been issued for the marriage
of Miss Bertha L. Pullman, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Pullman, and Mr.. George
w. Francis. The ceremony will take place
Wednesday evening, May 8, at O'Clock,
in Grace Episcopal Church.
The condition of Mr.. John Gary, who is
Ill with pneumonia at his home in Alexan-
cria county, was reported this morning to
be somewhat serious.
A special meeting of the board of trus-
tees of the William Mckinley Normal and
Industrial School of this city was held yes
terday at the temporary school building.
The present school term will close this
month. The resignation of Magnus L.
Robinson as president was accepted, and
he nominated his successor Col. G. Win
ston Edwards of Chicago, ILL.,, who was
unanimously elected. President Edwards
will soon make an appeal for 5000 to build
at once the following buildings: The Par
sens sewing hall, the Shaw chapel and the
industrial hall for trades.
Washington Canton, No. /, Patriarch
Militant, l. o. o. F., will visit Alexandria
tomorrow Thursday night to institute
Alexandria Canton, No. 2. The visitors will
arrive in full regulation uniform about s
o'clock and proceed to Odd Fellows Hall,
on North Columbus street, where the cere-
,r,in cob tAIn