Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
GENERAL NEWS OF OLD DoMIN-
ION CITY.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March %. 1907.
When the case Of Fannie Davis and Mary
James. both coiored, was called In the
police court today to answer charge of
fobbing the residence of Mrs. Arthur Meeks.
which occurred Saturday last. testimony
was adduced to show that Fannie Davis was
weak-minded. Justice Cation stated he would
hold her for examination by lunacy COM
mission. Mary James was dismissed
A small colored boy. who came here with
the Fredericksburg troops, answering to
the name of Edward Coleman, was told to
return to where he had secured a home
here. and not to be caught on the streets
late at night.
Twenty days was the sentence imposed
on Celia Reyes. colored. charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct. William
Biakey, charged with vagrancy, was re-
leased upon promising to return to Wash
The funeral of Sarah A. Monroe. wife Of
Mr.. Michael Monroe, who died Monday
last. took place at 10 o'clock this morning
from ST. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. L. f.
Kelley. assistant pastor officiated, and the
interment was made in St Mary's ceme-
terry.
The following served as pallbearers:
Jerry Gensmer, Stephen McCauiey. j. H.
Rice, F. w. Brawner and Mr.. Toppins.
Funeral services over the remains OF
James l.. Howison, who was found dead in
bed at his home 422 North Alfred street.
yesterday about noon. will take place at
North Alfred street at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Rev. William j. Morton, rector
of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, will
officiate, and the interment will be made
in Union cemetery. Yesterday morning
when Mr.. Howison had not arisen at about
noon, as he was rather late riser, the
occupants Of the house went to his room
and found him dead 1t is supposed that
cfv Of lev
night.
Mr. Howison was about seventy-four
years of age. and for about twenty years
served as a member of the local police
force Owing to his advancing years he
was recently removed by the board OF
police commissioners. Members of the
police force will. 1t is expected. be chosen
as pallbearerS.
Raymond Cronin about eighteen years of
age, who was recently operated upon for
appendicitis at the Alexandria Hospital,
died about o'clock last night at that in
stitution. The deceased was a son OF Mr..
Dennis Cronin, and resided with his par
ents at 11O3 King street. where the re-
mains were removed and prepared for
burial. The funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
The funeral of Mrs Mamie Hamilton wife
of Mr.. C. Frank Hamilton, who died Tues
day night, will take place at her home. 211
noon Rev. P. P. Phillips. rector of Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church, will officiate
and the interment will be made in Bethel
cemetery.
Mrs Hamilton was twenty-six years Of
age Besides her husband two children
survive her.
In the corporation court today Charles J.
Bradley qualified as administrator of the
estate of Sarah A. Monroe, and he also
qualified as guardian of Katie G. Monroe.
Mr.. Joseph L. Dwyer of Detroit Mich
who for some time past has been acting as
secretary for Mr.. Newberry, assistant sec
rotary Of the navy. and who has been re-
siding at the residence Of Mr.. Joseph H.
Byrnes, 224 North Fairfax street. left yes
terday for San Francisco. whence he will
sail for Samoa. where he has accepted
position with the government.
Prof. Edwards of Washington College.
Washington last night delivered a lecture
on Daniel O'Connell before the members of
Fitzgerald Council. No. 459. Knights Of
Columbus.
An oyster supper was given last night at
Odd Fellows Hall. North Columbus street.
for the benefit of the Methodist Protestant
Church.