Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-20
AFFAIRS IN ALExANO RIA
NEWS OF THE CITY ACROSS THE
POTOMAC RIVER.
Police Authorities Without Author
ity to Prepare List of Names OF
Habitual Drunkards.
SpCcisl Correspondence Of The Star.

| Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA Va. March 20. 1908.
| Commonwealth Attorney Brent an
| nounced today that the police authorl-
| ties are without authority to prepare a
| list of the names of habitual drunkards
in this city He added that the provisions
| of the Byrd liquor law do not stipulate
! that it is within the province of the po-
lice to furnish such a list to saioonkeep-
! ers Action In that direction. he de-
| clared would be illegal
DR. William NJ Smith OF this city has
been appointed by Gov. Swanson menu
! Der of the recently authorized state board
| of health DR.. Smith will represent the
| eighth district The appointment is IN
! accordance with the provisions of house
bill Mo- BIO, adopted at the recent ses-
| sion of the general assembly, and in
| tended to establish new and modern
| state department of public health.
In the corporation court today John W.
| jefferson filed suit against William {.
Van Matre for the dissolution of partner
ship, an accounting and the appointment
of receiver for moving picture show
in this city. The complainant is repre-
scented by Attorney Charles Bendheim
Martha Turner, colored, who resides at
2OS South Fayette street. today reported
to the police that thieves last night or
this morning entered her home and stole
certain property. The police are investi-
eating the matter.
Victory for Basket Ball Team.
The Alexandria Athletic Clubs basket
ball team last night defeated the Ire
mont Athletic Club Of Washington by a
score of IL to II.
The delegation of Potomac Lodge of Odd
Fellows. which went to Front Royal yes
terday and instituted lodge there: re-
turned home this morning. The local
delegation were rendered a banquet at
the conclusion of the ceremonies.
The Episcopal High School base ball
game of the season with the Washington
Schools for BOYS of Washington. defeat
ing the latter by a score Of - to l. The
Episcopalians Monday next will go to
the University of Virginia team.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bartlett took
place at o'clock this afternoon from
her late home. 42O North Columbus street
Rev. J. ]. May. pastor of the Emmanuel
Lutheran Church. conducted the services.
The burial was in Bethel cemetery.
Samuel Thornton colored. of Leesburg,
Va, will he given a preliminary hearing
at :; clock this afternoon before United
States Commissioner r. p. W. Garnett on
a charge of violating the internal reve-
Miss Miriam Lee Farley of Philadelphia
gave a dramatic recital last night at the
Young Peoples building of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. The proceeds
will be used for the benefit of the Chill
dren's Home of this city.
Brief Mention.
Willard P. Vincent has presented to the
Methodist Episcopal Church South an
Oil portrait of the late Rev. DR.. William
E. Munsey, a former pastor of the
church.
f. j. Fleming has purchased twenty
lots in Park Addition, Alexandria county.
at Sd each. The lots were sold at auc-
tion yesterday for NJ. B. Harlow, trustee.
The Lenten services at Grace Protest
ant Episcopal Church were last night
conducted by Rev. DR.. w. r. Turner of
Washington.
Gov. Swanson has designated March 80
as Arbor day for this state.
In the corporation court today j. Gin
ton Smoot qualified as trustee of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, vice
]. T. Wilkins. deceased.
Mr.. Lewis F.. Hoy is reported to be
critically i'll at his home, 2O3 North
Washington street.
The condition of Mrs Thomas Chaun-
cey. who has been ill, is reported to he
rapidly improving.