Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
NEWS OF THE CITY ACROSS THE
POTOMAC RIVER.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA Va. March g. 100

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA Va, March 9. 1907.
Arrangements for the annual meeting OF
the state board of education. which Will
convene in this city Tuesday next, have
been completed. 1t will be the first time
the state board has ever held Its annual
session here. The meeting, 1t is expected,
will have tendency to stimulate interest
in educational matters. 1t will be held in
Odd Fellows Hall, North Columbus street.
During their stay in this city the members
of the board will visit the public schools
for the purpose of inspecting the system of
teaching.
In connection with the annual meeting OF
the state board, the Teachers Institute
will also hold its annual gathering here
Friday next. Teachers from Alexandra
city and Alexandria and Fairfax counties
will be in attendance. 1t is also expected
that the school superintendepts from the
various counties and cities represented Will
participate in the meeting.
Return of William johnson.
Contrary to expectations, Policemen Fer
guson and Roberts, who departed yesterday
for Harrisburg, Pa, to secure William
Johnson, alias George Midget, colored, held
by the authorities there. and who is wanted
here for the murder of Charles T. Smith,
did not reach here tonight.
Chief Goods of the police department
about 4 O'Clock this afternoon received a
long distance telephone message from the
chief of police of Harrisburg, who stated
that Gov. Pennypacker was in Philadelphia
and that the requisition papers for Johnson
had been mailed to him for his signature.
The papers will, it is expected, be at once
returned to Harrisburg and Johnson Will
then be turned over to the Alexandria
policemen. The officers with the prisoner
are expected to reach this city Monday
next.
Patrick Maloney became disorderly on
King street tonight. Maloney was taken
in custody by Lieut.. Smith and charge
opposite his name. He will be given a
hearing In the police court Monday
Skating on Sidewalks.
The attention of the police has been di-
rected to the large number of boys and
young men who monopoize the sidewalks
of King street on Saturday nights roller
skating 1t is reported that recently a
number of pedestrians were knocked down
by boys on roller skates.
report is in circulation in this city
that Commonwealth Attorney Samuel q.
Brent will be appointed judge of the circuit
court in place of former Judge Charles +.
ported several days ago that pending an
appointment by the state Legislature Gov.
Swanson intended appointing Judge Bar
ley of the corporation court to the position.
1t is reported however, that Judge Barley
would not accept the appointment At
torney John NJ. Johnson o. this city is also
a candidate for the judgeship, and has the
Endorsement of a large number of repre-
sentative citizens
The commissioners of the sinking fund
at meeting today fixed the rent Of the
fish benches in the city market at $50 per
year. 1t is stipulated, however, that in the
event the renters pay for the amount of
gas consumed the rental will be only $6O
per year.
Brief Mention.
Mount Vernon Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution, held meeting last
evening at the residence of Mrs. T. w.
Robinson, 81 North Washington street.
Announcement is made that Mr.. John
Barrett, director of the international bu-
reau of American republics. will deliver a
lecture at the Second Presbyterian Church
Monday night uAder the auspices of the
Presbyterian Brotherhood. His subject will
be 1.-The Relation of the South American
Republics to the United States" y..,-.
At meeting of Potomac Lodge, No. ~.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, last
evening Mr.. Fred Klaus was elected dele
gate and Mr.. j. T. Watkins alternate to the
grand lodge, which meets in Norfolk next
May.