Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-21
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
REV. GREEN UNDECIDED ABOUT
ACCEPTING POSITION.
Funeral. Of Mrs. Civa1ier-Colored
Man Fined $40 for Throwing
Stones Into Store.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. December u, 1908.
Rev. Bergman Green, professor OF the
English Bible at the Episcopal Fheo-
logical Seminary, west of this city. when
seen this morning by reporter for The
Star said that he had not yet definitely
decided whether or not he would accept
the position Of bishop coadjutor. to which
he was elected by the special Episcopal
council Wednesday last. Rev. Mr. Green
added that he would not definitely decide
upon the question for several days to
come. When Rev. Mr.. Green was elect
ed to the position he announced that he
would take the matter under considera-
ton before deciding whether or not he
would accept.
The friends of Rev. Mr.. Green in this
city hope that he will accept. Should
he, however, refuse the position it would
necessitate the calling together OF an
other council for the purpose Of electing
his successor.
When the case Of Robert Smith. colored
was called in the police court this morn
ing to answer a charge Of throwing stones
into the fruit store conducted by manuel
Tavares, upper King street, the prisoner
was fined $40. 1t was testified that smith,
became obstreperous. and Tavares then
fired three shots at him, none taking ehect
Alice Fields. colored, forfeited SO on a
charge Of throwing hot tea in the face OF
John Smoot. colored. 1t was stated that
Snoot was badly burned about the face.
Police Court Cases.
Other cases disposed of were as fol-
lows: Robert Wood, colored, drunk apd
disorderly. IS: John Davis. stealing a
coalhod from the CarlinHulfish Company,
s.: George Chichester. stealing five pounds
of butter from r. F. Downhan. s.; VIII
liam Nowlin, disorjerly and fighting. ac-
quilted, and. Rether Johnson. eolored.
stealing clothes from Mrs. William May
hev. sent TO Jail for sixty days.
The funeral Of Mrs. Myfa Lee Cavalier.
who died in Baltimore Saturday last. took
place at O'Clock this afternoon from
Christ p. II. Church. Rev. William >.
Morton, rector, conducted the services.
and the intelment was made In Ivy Hill
cemetery. The funeral was attended by
a large number Of relatives and friends
OF the deceased.
Brief Mention.
!. George r. Smiths funeral took place at
3 o'clock this afternoon from his late
home, 31j South Patrick street. Rev. c.
D. Bulla, pastor Of the Methodist Episco-
and the burial was made in Bethel ceme-
terry.
The Christmas mail began to arrive at
the city post Office this morning, and the
eight carriers had all the mail they
could handle Off1cials at the local Office
say they will be busy from now until
after Christmas. It is expected that ad-
ditionai carriers will be put. on for the
delivery of packages shortly before the
holidays. :. - -.
The revival services which have been In
progress for the past two weeks at the
Methodist Episcopal Church South came
to an end last night. A. large number OF
conversions are reported. Rev. Halt Hoi-
coob, who has been conducting the serV-
ices, left for his home in Nashville. Tenn.
where he will spend the holidays: Mr..
Emmett Roundtree, his singer, left for his
home today.
Arrangements have been made by prac-
tically every church In. the city for the
Christmas celebrations for their respective
Sunday schools. Many will be held this
week. go a. . -.
1t is expected that thee social session to
be given tonight by Alexandria Lodge OF
Elks will be largely attended.