Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Special Correspondence Of The Star


EXANDRIA, Va, March %, 1908.
Mrs. Laura H. Watkins. of sos North
Columbus street, and A. Powell Brookes
of 7O1 Prince street. both of this city
were quietly married at o'clock this aft
ernoon In Baltimore. Immediately follow
ing the wedding Mrs. Brookes returned
to this city, and is now at the home Of
her mother. When seen tonight she con-
firmed the report of the marriage.
Miss Watkins and Brookes disappear
ed simultaneously, January 20 last The
continued absence of Miss Watkins caused
her family much anxiety. A week later
the couple were located at Orange. Va,
and from there they proceeded north. To-
eating in Pennsylvania. Miss Watkins re-
turned March - to her mothers home
in this city.
City Democrats to Hold Primary.
The city democratic committee at
meeting thfs evening decided to hold
primary April p next for the purpose of
nominating a mayor and members of the
city council. 1t was also decided that all
who propose to enter the contest must
submit their names to the committee by
April 4.
to the state convention at Roanoke Va.
was postponed. The method to be adopt
ed In the selection Of the delegates has not
been determined The meeting adjourned
until next Saturday night.
Tie only candidate tor mayor present
a the meeting this evening was Mayor F.
]. Paff. Several members of the council
who contemplate running again were also
in attendance. IT is said that most of
the members OF the council whose terms
o. nj nd fny oil la
exception of Councilman Williams of the
second ward. and Councilman Henry
Strauss, also of that ward.
List of Candidates Reduced.
AS to the mayoralty contest it is said
that the indications are that the Office
will 'be handed to Mayor Paff. incum-
bent Following the announcement of
the withdrawal of Herbert Snowden is a
statement from j. Y. Williams. member
of the city council from the second ward,
that he will not be candidate.
A report was circulated tonight that
Capt. r. F. Knox will be a candidate for
election as mayor. 1t was further stated
that he means to make formal announce
ment OF his candidacy within the next
few days.
Sales at Auction.
y three-story brick dwelling house at
the northeast corner of Queen and Column
bus streets was sold at public auction
today by Auctioneer S. H.. Lunt for J. d.
Normoyle. Henry Baeder and P. NJ. Brad
shaw as trustees. and purchased by w.
II. McCrea for $3.50
A house and lot on the south side of
Wilkes street between Royal and Pitt
streets. known as 400 Wilkes street, was
also sold at public auction today by Capt
r. F. Knox. auctioneer. to NJ. l.. Harrison
for 1918.
w. c. Fry. charged with violating the
internal revenue laws. was today given a
preliminary hearing before United States
Commissioner Garrett. The defendant
was held for the action of the July term
of the United States court, and on fur
nishing surety in the sum Of 500 he was
released.
Several members OF Fitzgerald Council,
No. 459. knights Of Columbus. will de-
part early tomorrow morning for Peters,
burg. Va. to witness the exemplifcation
OF the third degree of the order upon a
large class in that city. The degree will
be given by the district deputy. DR.. f. A.
German of this city.
Capt p. ]. Murphy and Lieut. w w.
Domaine of the Alexandria Light Infan-
try have rendered to the city school board
the use of Armory Hail. South Royal
street, free of charge for temporary use