Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-27
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
SCHOOL BUILDING
ABANDONED TODAY.
Temporary Quarters Secured and
Studies to Be Resumed-Gen-
eral and Personal.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA Va. March -. 1905.
About 40 boys and girls in the public
schools of this city were this morning
given holiday for a period of one week
as a result of the closing of the third
floor of the Peabody School building for
white girls. at the northwest corner of
King and Alfred streets. and the closing
of the third floor of Howell School build
ing for small white boys. situated at
the southeast corner of Washington and
Wolf streets. The closing of these schools
was decided upon at a meeting of the
city school board which was held last
night. This action was taken following
certain recommendations made by D
grand jury which had been summoned
BY Judge J.. c. Barley of the corporation
court.
The grand jury. March IS last. after
making d careful examination of the pub
lie school buildings in the city, recon-
denrned for school purposes and the in
slant closing of the third floor of the
structure.
In it's report on the Howell building
the jury recommended that this building
be closed Immediately. especially so far
as the use of the third floor is concerned.
The members of the school board have
arranged to secure temporary quarters
for the pupils and expect to have every
thing in readiness so the children can
resume their studies within a week.
Recent Deaths.
Isaac NJ. Studs, sixty-nine years of
age died last night at his home. 40 Glib
bon street. following>a short illness. The
deceased was a native OF England, al
though he had made his home in this city
the major portion of his life. At the time
of his death Mr.. Studds held a position
in the Department of Agriculture at
Washington. which he had filled for many
years Mr. Studs. besides his wife, is
survived by the following children: Mrs.
H. v. Kelley Abram L.. George G. and
Wilmer I. Studs.
The remains of Wayne l.. Carr. whose
death occurred Monday night last at the
Alexandria Hospital. were shipped this
morning to Culpeper. Va, at which place
the interment took place. The members
OF Alva Aerie, Fraternal Order OF Eagles
of which the deceased was member.
held memorial services at the home of the
decea sed. 219 South Payne street. and a
delegation accompanied the remains to
Culpeper
Democratic Committee to Meet.
A meeting of the city democratic COM
mittee will be held at the Opera House
cafe at o'clock tomorrow night for the
puTpOSc VI 0CNhNiiS dPoA a NolS iOA >'-~
primary, which will be held for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for mayor
and also for nominating members of the
city council. A meeting Of the committee
was held last night, but 1t was adjourned
over until Saturday. Announcement was
made at last nights meeting that all can
didates for Office are expected TO be pres
ent at Saturdays meeting. and it was also
stated that delegates to the Roanoke con-
yention would be chosen at this meeting.
General Matters.
A report Is in circulation in this city to
the effect that the Southern Railway Com
pany contemplates abandoning the use Of
the Potomac railroad yards April l next
and returning to its yards in this city. 1t
is said that the contract between the
Southern and the Washington Southern
railway companies for the use Of the
above named yards expires April L.
The government has agreed to repair the
road leading on Wilkes street to the Ma
tional cemetery. this city. beyond the
within the city boundary. The above in
formation has been conveyed to City Al
tOrney Fisher through the quartermas ter
general.
Rev. Mr. Hobbs. pastor of the Del Ray
Baptist Church. was last night rendered
a party at his home. Del Ray, by num-
Der of his parishioners.
Arrangements are being made for the
organization of the order OF Owls In this
city 1t is said that the new, order VIII
start out with large membership.
Rev. Mr. Semmes Of Richmond. Va. last
night preached an able sermon at Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church.