Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
LEE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
BY CONFEDERATE VETERANS.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 10, 1907.
The celebration of the one hundredth an
niversary of the birth of Gen. Robert b
Lee was closed In this historic old city to-
night with an elaborate banquet and speech
making at Lee Camp Hail. on Prince street.
which was attended by large gathering of
former confederate soldiers and their sons
The banquet commenced shortly before
o'clock, when the veterans and their friends
assembled about the festive board to par
take of a dinner given by the camp and
served by the Woman's Auxiliary. The ban
quet was pronounced to be one of the finest
ever held here. At its conclusion the as
semblage was called to order by Command
er William H. May, who introduced the
principal speaker of the evening, Repre-
sentative John Lamb of Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Lamb responded TO the toast, Gen
Robert E. Lee" He dwelt upon the beauti-
full character of that famous confederate
chieftain and paid to him a glowing tribute.
Mr.. Lamb was heartily applauded. He was
followed by Mr.. c. c. Carin of this city,
who responded to the toast, Sons of Con-
federate Veterans" The exercises were
concluded when Mr.. John NJ. Johnson of
this city responded to the toast, "Confed-
crate Veterans" MIR. Johnson extolled the
virtues of the confederate soldiers.
At the Episcopal High School, west OF
this city, special memorial exercises were
held at Liggett Hall tonight. The meeting
was presided over by DR.. l.. NJ Blackford
and Mr.. Wiloughby Reid read extracts
from the life of Gen. Lee. An address was
also delivered by Col. Arthur Herbert and
an entertaining program was rendered.
Walper's Condition Improving.
At the Alexandria Hospital this evening
it was stated that the condition of Jacob
Walper who was crushed between wall
and the side of locomotive at the South
ern roundhouse last night, was more favor
auie. 1t was at first feared that he had
| been injured internally, but it appears that
he escaped with severe superficial cuts and
bruises and that he will recover
The funeral of John Welsh, who, as stated
| in The Star died this morning as the result
of injuries sustained at the same time, will
! probably be held Tuesday morning. Coroner
Samuel B. Moore made an investigation of
| the case today and, 1t is understood, did not
deem an inquest necessary.
Charged With Trespass.
| A stranger giving his name R. N. Gil
| brey and stating that he was employed as
! an agent for a Chicago firm, was arrested
here this evening by Lieut.. Belts and Off
Ger Nicholson on the charge of trespassing
on the property of Charles Pierpoint who
resides on South Pitt street Mr.. Pierpoint,
| at whose instance the appre-
| hended stated that in his absence his house
had been visited by Gilbrey, who, it is al
legged, obta- d from some one at the resi-.
| dence family picture for the purpose or
| having an enlarged portrait made. When
! the man was arrested the picture was Sc
| cured by the officers, who returned II 10
! Mr.. Pierpoint. Gilorey left 80 collateraI TOT
| his appearance in the police court Monday
| morning.
Urged by His Friends.
| 20,
William B. Smithers of this city are urging
him to become a candidate for IL state
legislature next November. Alexandria is
| at present represented by Col James r.
Cation of this city When seen this evening
! by a correspondent for The Star Capt.
| Smithers stated that he had not yet decided
| whether he would enter the political arena.
Capt. Smithers is one of the most popular
conductors on the Southern railway, and
/ his friends claim that he would make
| very able representative.
Presbytery Meets.
A meeting of the presbytery of the Chesa-
peake was held at noon today at the Cen
trail Church, Washington, when Rev. Mr..
| Taylor and Rev. Joseph R. Sewer, the re-
Gently chosen pastor of the Second Presby
| terrain Church of this city, were received.
| AS previously stated Rev. Mr.. Sewer will
/ be installed Wednesday evening next at the
| Second Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr.
| Sewers father, wife and daughter are ex-
| pected to be present.
| General News.
At the Episcopal Theological Seminary
! tomorrow Rev. DIR. Samuel A. Wallis of the
| seminary will deliver an address on the life
| and character of Gen. Lee.
| A meeting of the board of trade of Alex
| andria county will be held next Wednesday
| evening at Rosslyn, when number of mat
tiers pertaining to the interest of the county,
will come up for consideration.
The Mount Vernon Avenue School of
Alexandria county is preparing an exhibit
for the jamestown exposition.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Kevan, who
died last evening, will take place at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the under
taking establishment of B. Wheatley on
King street, Rev. l.. F. Kelley, assistant
pastor of ST. Marys Church. will officiate
and the interment will be made I'm St
Mary's Cemetery.
The chamber of commerce has had
handsome sign placed its building at
the southeast corner of King and WASH
ington streets.
Bishop Burton of Lexington, KY, was q
guest at the Episcopal Theological Semi