The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-05
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Alexandria. Va. June A card was
issued to-day by r. Lindsey Gordon. jr..
of Louisa County, who is,a candidate for
Congress from this district. touching on
the last Congressional primary
In his card he gives the names of
twenty-one citizens as being on the delin-
quent list. and he says: 1T appears
that ten Of the persons are named on
the list for the year 1906, after having
been put upon the treasurer's voting list.
Il had very little time to examine the
records. and cannot, at this stage Of the
canvass. consume my time In this way,
but insist that the Carlin organs point
out, If they can, any mistakes or errors
in my letter OF May g, 1905. and not re-
spond to it with general certificates from
the officers testifying 10 the correctness
Of their books"
In conclusion, he says; Il feel sure,
however, that the treasurer has done
nothing Intentionally wrong"
A detailed statement concerning the
matter Will be given out tomorrow morn
ing for publication by City Treasurer
Robinson. II was explained tonight by
friends OF Mr. Robinson that a number
OF the names mentioned In Mr.. GOrdon's
list are OF the same name and initials.
and hence the error.
Both Representative Carlin and Mr..
Gordon are on the go. and viii not con-
clude their campaign work until Non
day night In the meantime interest in
the campaign Is increasing. Literature.
containing affidavits from representatives
OF both sides, is being freely distributed.
Several new mild cases Of smallpox
we're reported to Health officer DR.. E. A
Graham to-day. The houses were pla-
carded.
For his alleged failure to report a case
where a contagious disease is said to
have existed. DIR. J. NJ. Hopkins. colored.
was in the Police Court this morning. He
told the court that ne mailed a card, Civ
ing a report of the disease. TO the health
officer May q. Health Officer German
said he only received the card yesterday.
DIT. Hopkins was acquitted. Announce
ment was made by DR.. German that he
expected to have three other physicians
before the court for failing to report the
existence Of contagious diseases.
Walter Ridgeway. OF DOudOun County,
Va. charged with violating the internal
revenue laws. will be given a preliminary
hearing before United States Commits
sioner r. p. W. Garnett, at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
George Robertson. Of Fairfax County
who was arrested to-day by Deputy
United States Marshal Joseph F. Cover
on a charge Of violating the revenue aw.
Will be given preliminary hearing II 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
According to a ruling handed dow,i to-
day by Judge J. b. T. Thornton. IN the
Circuit Court for Manassas. Prince Will
tam County. Va. the sale Of amberine, a
malt beverage containing about IL per
cent Of alcohol. Is legal The case was
that Of Wade Goodman. who was fined
before the mayor OF that place for dis
pensing the beverage Attorney S c.
Brent represented the brewing company.
OF this city, in the case. Goodman was
acquitted.
The Bull Run Tale and SOapstone Com
pany. incorporated. Of Fairfax. has been
granted a charter by the State CORPORA
ton commission with a maximum capital
stock Of $4,000 and q minimum capital
stock OF $1,000. The objects Of the COM
pany are TO operate tale and soapstOne
mines. The officers Of the company are
II. J. Reagan. Chester. Pa. president; A
Il Harrington. Philadelphia, vice presi-
dent 3. II. Reagan, Chester. Pa. secre-
tary.
At a meeting OF the city school board
tonight Il was decided TO begin closing
the public schools of this city June Is.
a small volume Of other routine business
was also disposed Of
Charles Hilton and William Helen. both
colored, recently convicted Of robbing
Southern Railway cars In Fairfax Coun-
", and sentenced TO serve two wears each
In the Richmond penitentiary. were this
morning conveyed to that institution by
Guard Stanley. He also had with him
Edward Harmon, colored. who will serve
term Of one year for cattle stealing
At a meeting OF the Columbia Steam
Fire Engine Company held last night, the
report submitted by the entertainment
committee showed that the sum of sI1.l5
was AtdilNtd ny lllt NUIupduy from an
entertainment recently given. The money
will be used toward securing a band 10
accompany the members Of the company
to Harrisonburg in August 10 attend the
State firemen's convention.
The funeral OF Marcella c. Deahl.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Charles J.
Deahl, took place at 4:9O o'clock this
afternoon from Grace Protestant Episco-
pal Church. Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rec
tor, conducted the services. and the IN
terment was in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
The Democrats of Alexandria to-day
elected delegates to the Roanoke conven-
ton. Another delegation elected by an
other faction of the party viii go 70
Roanoke and contest the seating Of the
regular delegation.
Death of George A. Miller.