Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
JOHN MONCURE DANIEL, JR.
WEBS MISS MICOU.
Fire Bells Tolled During the Belt
Funeral in shington-District
Boy Runaway Found.

Funeral in Washington-District
Boy Runaway Found.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December Is. 1905
A notable wedding took place at
o'clock last night at the chapel at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary, when
Miss Margaret Micou, daughter OF
Rev. Dr. r. W. Mcou. became
the bride of John Moncure Daniel,
jr. The ceremony was performed in the
presence Of a large assemblage of rela-
tives and friends of the two families, in
GLIDING many from Seminary Hill. Rev
Dr. Micou father of the bride. ofhciated.
The bride was attended by Miss Alice
Crawford. and the groom had for his best
man Mr.. William Daniel of Charles Town,
W. Va.
Those serving as ushers were c. ]. Glib
son, Richmond: r. P. Williams, jr.,
Washington; Paul Micou. Seminary Hill:
T. K Nelson, Seminary Hill; Lewis w.
Daniel, Charles Town, w. Va.
Following the ceremony MIR. and Mrs.
Daniel were rendered a reception at the
brides home Afterward the couple de-
parted for northern bridal trip. They
will make their home on Seminary Hill.
Miss Nettie E. West and Mr.. Charles
II. Klotz, both Of Washington, were mar
ried at 7:4o o'clock last night at the par
sonage Of the NJ E. Church South by Rev.
c. D. Bulla, pastor. Following the cere-
mony Mr. and Mrs. klotz left for Wash
ington, where they will reside.
Police Capture Stolen Lead.
The police have in their possession a
bag containing about fifty pounds of lead
pipe which Is supposed to have been
stolen from a plumber named Carter sew
eral days ago. The bag was dropped on
the streets yesterday afternoon shortly be-
fore 4 o'clock by white man when he
espied Chief Goods and Policeman Samp-
son. The man was walking down Wilkes
street on the railroad track when the min
ions of the law hove in sight. WHnout
any preliminaries he dropped the supposed
plumber and ran. The police have good
description Of the man and his apprehen-
sion is expected.
While giving chase to two negro youths
shortly after midnight last night Police
man Garvey slipped on the cobble street,
King and Washington streets. and badly
bruised his right hand. The two boys
were just about to rob bread box IN
front of the: store of James Constantinople
when the policeman gave chase. Inc lads
went in opposite directions. He threw his
baton at one, striking him, and chased the
other. Both escaped when he fell in the
street.
During the progress of the funeral of
Chief Belt Of the Washington fire depart
ment this afternoon the various tire en-
CINE bells throughout the city were tolled
for half an hour. A delegation OF uni
formed members of the companies also
attended the funeral. Suitable action on
the death of Chief Belt was taken last
night at a special meeting of the George
Washington Birthday Association, and
resolutions were adopted A committee,
consisting of President J. Y. Williams,
Vice President J. Fl. Trimyer and Mayor
Paff, was appointed to attend the funeral.
Armory Hall for Skating Rink.
At a meeting of Company g, 1st Vir-
GINA Regiment alexandria Light In
fantry), last night it was decided to rent
Armory Hall for a skating rink to Mr..
Dempsey of Washington. 1t will be used
for that purpose every night except the
regular drill nights.
Joseph Mundells sixteen years old, who
says he lives at 1916 9th street northwest.
Washington, and who ran away from
home yesterday afternoon was this after
noon turned over to the washington au-
thorities. The lad said he had no partic-
ular destination. He was picked up by
the police last night.
'Healing the Blind Bartimeus.' was the
subject of an address delivered last night
at the NJ. E. Church South, by Rev. Walt
Holcomb. A meeting for women will be
held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Emmett Roundtree sang solo last night
entitled. THE Great Judgment Morning..
The case of Harrie Pattie. indicted for
robbery, is being heard today in the cor
poration court Judge l.. c. Barley presid-
ing. 1t is expected the case will go to
the jury late this afternoon
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Letter Carrier r. T. Lucas. jr.. today
resigned his position on the force to &C
cept a position clerk in the office. His
position as carrier will be filled by Mr..
Elmo Mudd. formerly clerk. Mr.. Lucas
was one of the oldest carriers in point of
service on the force. having served in
that capacity for the past eighteen years.
Robert Downing. evangelist. delivered
an illustrated address on THE Sign of the
Cross at the NJ. P Church last night
to a large audience He was assisted by
his daughter Miss Minnie Downing.
The funeral of Miss Laura ]. White. who
died yesterday morning, will take place at
II o'clock tomorrow morning from her
home, 523 South Washington street. Rev.
J. r. Sewer, pastor of the Second Presby-
terrain Church, will conduct the services.
Brief Mention.
Kew. w ait evangelist Will cOH-
duct a meeting for ladies and girls at the
NJ. E. Church South at 3 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon.
A delegation of members of the Hiber-
mans and knights of Columbus today at
tended the funeral of J. J. Hammill at
Fairfax. The bureal was made at that
place.
A business meeting of the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum was held last night,
when the nomination OF officers for the
coming year was continued.
Ladies who will have charge of the Ma
sonic bazaar to be given in February next
held meeting last night at the Masonic
Temple and the names of those who will
have charge of the various booths were
submitted and other routine business dis
posed of.
At meeting of the Young Mems Sem
ate, held last night considerable business
of a routine nature was disposed of. The
question to have been debated upon was
postponed until the next meeting.
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