Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
CASES IN THE POLICE COURT
OTHER NEWS MATTERS.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, November 20. 1905.
The case of John Robinson and his son,
]. Harvey Robinson, on suspicion of hav-
ing in their possession goods alleged to
have been stolen from the Southern Rail-
way Company, which was to have been
heard this morning in the police court, was
continued until December 5 next at the in
stance of Commonwealth Attorney Brent.
s. Lee Song was arraigned in the, police
court today to answer a charge oflassault-
ing a colered boy. He was represented by
Attorney Robinson Moncure. Justice Cation
said he thought Lee had received sufficient
punishment by his short Incarceration and
dismissed the charge. Thirty days was the
sentence imposed by the court in the case
of william Kelley, accused of being drunk
in the street. A fine of s. was assessed
against William Jones of Fairfax county,
who was charged with being drunk and
disorderly. Nelson Wexford, colored, was
charged with assaulting Robert Elliott with
a brick. The court imposed fine Of $40.
Annie Craig, colored, appeared in court
with her head in bandages as complaining
witness against Emma Williams, also col
ored. ''She hit me in the head, threw a
lamp at me and then burned my clothing"
Annie told the court. A fine of 80 was i'm
posed.
A call was issued yesterday to Rev.
James r. Severn of Lynchburg, Va, by the
congregation Of the Second Presbyterian
Church to accept the pastorate of that
church. A committee composed of Messrs.
"A. G. Uhler, William H. Melchoir, William
Campbell and Frank L. Slaymaker was ap-
pointed to present the call. Mr.. A. G.
Uhler acted as chairman of the meeting and
Mr.. Frank L. Slaymaker as secretary. Rev
Mr. Sewer is at present in charge Of the
Presbyterian Church at Lynchburg Va.
Brief Mention.
Arrangements have been completed for
week-of- prayer services by Rev. j. H. 8.
Ewell, pastor, beginning Sunday next in
the Methodist Protestant Church. Among
the speakers will he Rev. J. H. s. Ewell
and Revs. DIR. T. o. Grouse. ]. e. Litsinger
and R. L. Shipley of Washington.
The funeral of Mrs. Connie Rector, who
died yesterday morning, will occur at 100
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon from her home.
Seminary Hill. Mrs. Rector was daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cleveland.
Mayor Paff will this evening investigate
the charge Of harsh treatment, preferred
by three citizens who were recently held at
police headquarters. against Policeman
John T. Roberts. Attorney Robinson Mon
cure is to appear for the policeman.
Mrs. Mary Jones and Mr.. Thomas w.
Foster. both OF this city, We're married In
BaltlmOre idSt SdtuTudy eVeHlH6. MI anu
Mrs. Foster will reside at 1901 Gibbon
street
Thanksgiving is to be donation day. at
the Alexandria Hospital. A committee of
ladies will be on duty at that institution
on that day for the purpose of receiving
donations intended for the hospital.
The Alexandria Trades Council will hold
a special meeting this evening in their hall
over the Alexandra National Bank. Bust
ness of Importance to the various trades
will be discussed.
Rev. Father William L. Sullivan, c. s. P,
of the Apostolic Mission House, Brook1and,
D. c., last evening preached sermon on
Charity at the vesper service at St.
Mary's Catholic Church.
us the Young Man Safe? No. If He Keeps
Bad Company was the subject Of an ad-
dress by Rev. Charles D. Bulla at the
Methodist Episcopal Church last evening.