Evening star., 1907-07-09
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY TO NOM
MATE CANDIDATE FOR SENATE.
special Correspondence Of The Star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 8. 1907.
A democratic primary will be held Sep
tember 10 for the purpose of nominating a
candidate to represent the fourteenth dis
trict in the state senate. 1t is reported
that State Senator Lewis H. Machen Of this
city, the incumbent. will have opposition.
Up to the present time. however, the name
of his opponent has not been made public.
Senator Machen says that he has heard
the report, but, SO far, has not been able
to ascertain the name of any other aspir-
ants for senatorial honors. In the event
there is no opposition the trouble and ex-
pense Of holding an election will be obvi-
ated by a vote Of the committee declaring
the one candidate the nominee.
All candidates desiring to enter the con-
test must file notice Of their candidacy
thirty days prior to the date set for the
primary with the chairmen Of the city and
counties comprising the district. This sena-
tor1al district Is composed of Prince VIII
liam, Fairfax and Alexandria counties and
this city.
At a meeting Of Marley Encampment, No.
6. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held
last evening, the following recently elected
officers were duly installed: A. P. Ander-
son. chief patriarch; w. F. Meyers, senior
Bradshaw. treasurer; N. L. Williamson.
high priest; r. NJ Watkins, junior warden;
Fred KalIs guide.
Funeral services over the remains of
Sunday last. will be held at o'clock this
evening at his late residence. 224 North
Fairfax street. Rev. p. p. Phillips, rector
of ST Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church,
assisted by Rev. E. V. Register, presiding
elder of Washington district of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, will of1iciate.
The interment will be made in St Paurs
cemetery. A detail from the Alexandria
Light Infantry will fire salute at the
grave. The following will serve as pail
bearers; James Smith. J; W. Hammond,
than and Frank Warfield.
Funeral of Mrs. Elliott.
The funeral Of Mrs. Minnie Elliott wife
of Mr.. c. R. Elliott. who died In Phiadel-
phia Saturday last, took place yesterday
afternoon at the union passenger station.
Rev. Charles D. Bulla officiated The pail
bearers were: A. j. Pohl. c. w. Elliott,
Kemp Lambeth, F. Zimmerman w. ].
Walsh. c. A. Simpson and William Camp
bell. The deceased was formerly Miss Min
ME Cowling of this city.
In the police court this morning Dr. Chas.
S. Beach was charged with permitting
vicious dog to run at large. From the evil
dence 1t was shown that the dog had bitten
a little son of Mr.. Andrew +. Sullivan.
The case was dismissed. but the court in
formed the accused that if the dog bit any
one else fine would be imposed and the
animal would be killed.
In the corporation court this morning the
case of Tannie Trigger. an appeal from the
decision of a police justice, was set for
trial the third day of the September term
OF court. Some time ago Trigger was fined
$50 and sentenced to serve term of ten
days In jail on charge of assaulting Rev.
]. Byron Hopkins. colored. Counsel for the
accused noted an appeal.
AT a meeting of Alexandria Lodge, No.
I6S. Benevolent and Protective Order Of
Elks, held last evening. a large class of
candidates was initiated. 1t is expected
that large number of members of the
local lodge will attend the convention in
Philadelphia next week.
Messrs. James w. Witten and Sidney
Jones. both of Washington, were the guests
of Rev. Charles D. Bula, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, yester-
day.
In the corporation court yesterday MI
chael Creegan was appointed administrator
of the estate of his son, William Creegan,
who died recently from injuries sustained
by being run over by car on the WASH
ingtOn, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Elec-
trio railway.
Brief Mention.
Mr.. Percy Gift has been appointed assist
ant superintendent of the Washington,
Alexandria and Moupt Vernon Electric rail-
way. Mr.. Gift formerly held position as
foreman, and will be succeeded by Mr.. Rob-
ert Nave of Chattanooga. Tenn.
Rev. L. F. Kelly. assistant pastor of st.
Mary's Catholic Church, left today to enter
the annual retreat for Catholic clergymen
of the diocese of Virginia, at Georgetown
College. Rev. Father r. L. Carne left yes
terday to enter the retreat
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
city council will be held this evening. 1t Is
expected that considerable business of a
routine nature will come up at this meet
ing for consideration.
An excursion was given today to River
View under the auspices of ST. Mary's
Catholic Church. 1t is expected that a
large crowd will patroniZe the excursion
this evening.