Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-01
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ALEX
ANDRIA FREE KINDERGARTEN.
Plans of City Democratic Committee.
Efforts to Improve Sanitary
Conditions-Brief Mention.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, June I, 1907.
At the annual meeting of the Alexandria
Free kindergarten lasr evening at Lee
Camp Hall the following officers We're
chosen to serve for the ensuing year: Mrs.
f. r. Stabler, president; Worth Hulfish,
vice president; r. S. Jones, treasurer, and
Miss Y. c. Mcknight, secretary. The off,
GERS, with the following, constitute the
board of directors: Mrs. John Leadbeater,
Mrs. NJ. w. O'Bren, Mrs. l.. E. Uhler, Miss
Mary Carlin. Miss Fannie NJ. Burke, Miss
Anna NJ. Roberts, Miss Constance Boush,
Mrs. Charles T. Lindsay, Mrs. Joseph R.
Sewer James F. Muir, r. NJ. Green and
Frank s. Slaymaker.
The Influence of the kindergarten on
the Community was the subject of an ad-
dress by Mrs. NJ. NJ Andrews of Seminary
Hill, Fairfax county. Miss Jessie Holman
and Mr.. Neighl, both of Washington, spoke
concerning the practical phases Of the kin
dergarten work. A musical program was
rendered, participated in by Mrs. o. f.
Carter, Miss Emma Carter and Miss Chris
tina kemper.
A meeting of the city democratic commit
tee was held last night at the Hotel
Fleischmann for the purpose of arranging
plans for the primary June 10. The selec-
ton of judges was postponed until next
Monday. Mr.. Theodore Cook, secretary of
the meeting, was directed to ascertain the
last primary, which was between Messrs.
Greenaway and Bendhem. and report the
same at the meeting Monday. The selec-
ton of two members of the committee to
MI existing vacancies was also deferred.
Bitten by Bull Dog.
John Lynch, about nineteen years of age,
who resides at 11O7 Queen street, had one
of his legs severely lacerated yesterday
morning by a large bulldog. The animal,
which is said to have been the property Of
Mr.. Lynch, attacked him while at his resi-
dence. A physician dressed the injuries.
1t was stated this morning that the hurts
are not of a serious nature.
Charles Williams, colored, sixteen years
of age, was charged in the police court to-
day with the larceny of a quantity of cop
per lining of bathtub from the yard of
Mrs. Ella Turner, 424 South Washing
ton street. The boy told the court that
he found the copper in an alley and dis
posed of it to junk dealer for s.. The
theft occurred yesterday morning. Will
lams fined So.
One rooster for which Robert Williams
colored, paid 60 cents, cost Isaac Edney,
also colored, So in the police court today.
Edney admitted taking the fowl. but stated
that he did so to use it for fighting pur-
poses. The prisoner explained that after
ward he disposed of the rooster for 40 cents
and offered to reimburse the owner. Will
llams, however, refused to accept the money
and had Edney arrested. Williams told
the court that the rooster was stolen about
two months ago.
Close of School Session.
The spring session of the William Nc
Kinley Normal and Industrial School (col-
ored) closed Thursday last. The fall term
will begin next September. 1t is stated
that a new building will be erected by the
next term for several industrial depart
ments. Certificates for scholarship and
attendance We're awarded to Robert Wash
ington, George Rdout, James Waters, Ruth
Barlow, b. F. Washington and Magdaline
Simms for diligence, Lottie Clark and Ben
jamin Clark. The trustees of the school
will hold a meeting June 10.
The police are still active in the endeavor
to place the city in sanitary condition
as possible, and as a result of their labors
eight persons We're charged in the police
court today with being tardy in the per-
Torrance of their duty. The court in
formed all that he would give them until
Tuesday next in which to place their re-
spective places in a sanitary condition, and
it was stipulated that in the event they
fail to comply with the law by that time
they will be again taken into court.
general increase of the pay of the
members of the police force became opera
tive today. The measure was passed at d
recent meeting of the city council. The
raise is 81 per month. The chief will have
his salary increased from $50 to $40 per
month, the heutenants from 500 to s61
The Epworth League of the Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal Church celebrated It's eigh-
teenth anniversary last evening with an in
terestng musical and literary program.
The principal address was by Rev Dr. J.
w. r. Sumwalt, presiding elder of Wash
ington district. Lessons from the scriptures
were read by Mr. E. E. Payne. Miss Ethel
Grimes rendered a solo, and Mr.. r. P W.
Garrett offered prayer.
Brief Mention.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Methodist Protestant Church, recently re-
organized, held a business meeting and So
cial entertainment at the church last even
ing. which was largely attended. Mr.. Rob
ert H. Bartlett presided Sixteen new mem
bers were admitted.
Joseph Wesly, colored was fined s. in
the police court today a charge of as
saulting and beating Hannah Wesly James
Johnson and Hattie Hamilton, both colored,
charged with unbecoming conduct, were ac-
quilted
The breaking of a valve in a steam engine
OF the Southern Railway Company, at the
roundhouse, at LAO o'clock this morning
resulted in calling out the entire fire de-
partment. The engines proceeded to the
II was then learned that there was no fire
eral conference of the Methodist Prot
estant Church of Baltimore, will preach
at both services tomorrow at the Bethany
Methodist Protestant Church.
Mr.. John d. Normoyle. real estate agent
sold DOuplac