Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-24
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
RUNAWAY GIRL FROM NORTH
CAROLINA Is FOUND.
Left Home for Big City and Joins
the Salvation Army-Special
Thanksgiving Service.
Special Correspondence of The star.

ALEXANDRIA,, va, november "a, i3VS
Miss Jenny Sink. seventeen years old,
who ran away from her mothers home,
Lexington, n. c.. November u last, has
been apprehended in this city. and is now
with the Salvation Army. Washington.
Word to the foregoing effect was teIe-
graphed today by Chief Goods to John w.
Hayworth. chief of police of Lexington,
y. c. The girl was found Sunday night
last by policeman and brought to the
station house. The officials did not know
what to do in the case: SO it finally
decided to turn her over to the Salvation
Army. A special delivery letter asking
for her apprehension was received this
morning. The girl is very attractive and
pretty.
She declares that she left home on in
ducements offered by a friend. She ap-
peared to be homesick .Sathough she had
not been in Alexandria more than twenty
four hours. When questioned as to
whether or not she desired to return
home the girl replied in the affirmative,
providing her mother wanted her back.
She appeared very creStfalen. When
a-ked by Chief Goods If it was agreeable
for her TO go with the Salvation Army
she appeared more than pleased 1t is
expected that the girl will be taken back
hy her people tomorrow.
"OSclS Z uuSIdl = QUAY.
Funeral services over the remains of
DIR. William Rogers, who died at Provi-
dcnce Hospital, Washington, Sunday last,
were held at 3 o clock this afternoon from
his late home, 1902 King street. Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, rector of Grace L. r.
Church, conducted the services. The
burial was made in ST. Pauls cemetery.
The funeral of G. Edward Meade, who
was drowned Saturday night last, took
place at , O'Clock this afternoon from his
late home, 800 North Pitt street Rev
Father l.. X. Kelly. assistant pastor of st.
MaTys Catholic Church conducted the
services. The pallbearers were Messrs
Joseph Padgett, James Bradley Frank
Meade. George W. Meade Joseph Breen
and Richard Tabert.
Special Thanksgiving services will be
held Sunday night next at the Methodist
Protestant Church, which will be attended
by the members of James w. Jackson
Council, No 80. and Belle Haven Coun-
Ell, No o.. Jr. Order of United American
be delivered by Rev. G. l. Humphries
pastor of that church All members of
the order and their families are invited to
be present.
School Trustees Election.
1t is expected that when the CITY CONN
Gil meets tonight school trustees will be
elected to fill the places of the following
whose terms have expired: l.. II. Thomp-
son. first ward: P. NJ. Bradshaw. second
ward; Herbert Bryant, third ward; T. l..
Carter, fourth ward. So far as known the
1ncumb ents will not have any opposition.
Owing to the inability of Capt W. J.
Knowles to appear in the police court this
morning his case and that of David Mat
thews. the latter colored. charged with
hghting, was continued until tomorrow
Capt. Knowles. 1t is said. had several
ribs broken. He will be represented by
Attorney Robinson Moncure
A well attended meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary Of r, e. Lee Camp. Confederate
veterans. was held last night at Lee
Camp Hall. when arrangements were
made for the annual oyster supper of that
organization. 1t will be held at Lee Camp
Hall December next.
AT a meeting of Company G, LIST Vir-
ginla Regiment. held last night at armory
hail. arrangements were made for the in
spection Of the company. and their prac-
tfce in small arms, which will be made by
Col. c. A. Dempsey Monday night next at
armory hall. 1t is expected that the MEM
berS of the local company will make an
excellent showing.
Notes.
The following committee has been ap-
pointed by Alexandria Lodge No. 75S,
B. P. o. E., to arrange for the annual
memorial services December s.: James
". Bales. chairman; James F.. Peyton.
Harry Fleischmann, Charles B. Marshall
and A. D. Monitor.
The coroners inquest summoned by Dr.
Moore to investigate the circumstances
attending the death of G. Edward Meade,
who was drowned Saturday. will recon-
vene at O'Clock tonight at Demaine's
undertaking establishment, when the
hearing of witnesses will be resumed
Thanksgiving will be donation day at
the Alexandria Hospital. Contributions
of money. groceries clothing will be
received by committee of the board of
managers from 10 O'Clock that morning
A meeting of the Young Mems Senate
will be held at o'clock tonight in the
Young Peoples building of the NJ E.
Church South.
In the police court this morning Ernest
A len, Charles Martin, Jessie Stansbury
Joseph Stansbury and william Stansbury.
arrested by Acting Lieut.. Roberts and
Policeman Knight on a charge of disor-
DERBY conduct. forfeited collateral.
An interesting lecture entitled Preach
ers Laughables." was delivered last night
by Rev. W. F. Watson, pastor of the
First Baptist Church. at the Young Peo-
pies building OF the NJ. E. Church South
Miss Callie Brown of Fredericksburg
Va, and George o. Ellers of Washington
We're married yesterday at the parsonage
Of the First Baptist Church by Rev w
r. Watson, pastor. Mr.. and Mrs Ellers
will reside in Washington
Stockholders of the Thomas j Fisher
Company. Willard Hotel Company and
Columbia Hotel Company held meetings
In this city yesterday afternoon and re-
elected old officers for the ensuing year
Robert Downing. the actor evangelist
Will deliver lecture at the NJ. p. Church
entitled THE Sign of the Cross" Decem-
Der II.
large number OF cases of scarlet fever
are reported in the city. The houses
where the disease exists have been pla-
carded as required by law.