Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-07
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
LOCAL COURTS BEGIN TO GRIND
THEIR ANNUAL aRIsT.
Arrangements in Progress for the
Celebration Of the Anniversary
Of Gen. Lees Birth.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Oh 0en. Lees BTU.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, January Z, 1908.
The United States court for the eastern
district of Virginia convened here at 10
o'clock this morning. The grand and petit
jurors were called and a recess was then
taken until the arrival Of Judge Edmund
Waddill from Richmond. The Judge did
not arrive until 1918 o'clock this after
noon. Court was at once called, and a
number Of cases are being heard, among
them several for violations of the internal
revenue laws.
The term Of Office of Judge J. B. T.
Thornton as judge of the circuit court
for this district will expire when the state
legislature convenes. Judge Thornton
was only recently designated Judge of the
circuit courts for this district to fill the
| unexpired term caused by the resignation
of Judge Charles E. Nicol who left the
bench in order to enter the congressional
contest. 1t is said that Judge Thornton
will not have any opposition for re ap-
pointment.
Charged With Military ohense.
Arthur Downey. a member Of Company
fantry. is locked up at police headquarters
and will be held by the civil authorities,
at the request Of Capt. P. ]. Murphy.
insubordination.
Downey attended the regular drill Of
the company last evening and a number
of the members who had been derelict
in attending were requested to give good
excuse for their absence. 1t Is charged
that Downey when taken to task for not
attending drills became very insulting
toward Capt. Murphy and he was con-
veyed by Policemen Sherwood and Beach
to police headquarters. and this morning
he was fined s. by Justice Cation on a
charge Of disorderly conduct. Capt Muir
ply stated that he wired Adjt. Gen. An.
derson this morning and a general court
martial will be held here as soon as the
members assigned are able to reach this
city. The offense. it Is stated. Is subject
to both fine and imprisonment, together
with dismissal.
Birthday Anniversary.
Owing to the fact that Gen. Robert e.
Lees birthday anniversary. January 10,
occurs on Sunday the members of r. E.
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans. will
give their annual banquet Monday, Janu-
airy 20, at Lee Camp Hall. At a meeting
Of the veterans held last evening the
committee on banquet reported progress.
G. William Ramsay was chosen treasurer
of the camp in place Of w. w. Sherwood,
deceased. The following were appointed
a committee to draft resolutions to the
respect Of the memory Of Thomas Perry,
deceased: Col. Arthur Herbert, w. Will
liam Ramsay and John r. Zimmerman:
Messrs. w. H. May, c, S. Taylor and
John Hooff were appointed committee
to draft resolutions to the memory of W.
w. Sherwood. deceased. On approval
for an appropriation to the soldiers home
the following were appointed a commit
tee: Col. Arthur Herbert, Edgar War
field. f. G. Graham, X. kemper and G.
William Ramsay.
Damage Suit Filed.
A suit to recover damages in the sum
of $4,000 from the Great Falls and Old
Dominion Railroad Company has been in
stituted in the circuit court for Alexan-
dria county by Samuel Redmond for the
loss OF both of his legs Redmond was
motorman Of a car of the defendant CON-
pany and sustained injuries In head-on
collision on Aqueduct bridge October y
last.
In the corporation court this morning,
Judge l.. c. Barley presiding, the will of
the late William E. Lyles was admitted
to probate and City Sergt. r. H. Cox
qualified as executor. The deceased left
NV 10 Ue 6iNIueO equally UCIwcCH Ills
three children. Louis, Willie and Eva.
The residue Of the estate he leaves to his
daughter, Mrs. Eva Zell.
The scaffold which will be used for the
execution Of George Midgets. alias Will
liam Johnson. colored, is now IN the city
Jail yard and will be placed in position
this week. The execution will take place
January II. The scaffold is the property
of the authorities of Prince William
county, and was brought to Alexandria
he of
Thomas. alias John Wright, colored,
whose sentence was committed.
General News Items.
John Paris, who claimed to be a Turkish
minister Of the gospel, who was arrested
yesterday on suspicion of collecting funds
without authority, was released by the
police shortly before O'Clock. yesterday
afternoon. The police say they were un-
able to learn anything of q criminal char
acter against Paris.
Services in connection with the opening
of the week of prayer were held last night
at the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church. A sermon was delivered by Rev.
DR.. w. F. Fisher. pastor of the First
Baptist Church The services tonight will
be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and Rev. w. W. Van Arsdale, pas
tor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church, will preach.
The Grand Opera House Company met
here yesterday and selected the following
officers and directors to serve Ior the
year: o. G. Staples. president: Henry F.
Woodland. secretary; Ezra D. Parker,
treasurer o. G. Staples. w. w. w. r,ar-
ker. E. W. Gates, Henry F. Woodland
directors.
The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum Will be held at its hall
On Duke street tonight at which time
officers for the coming year will be
chosen.
Mr.. r. Oscar Robbins has gone to Pitts
burg on a visit.
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.