The Washington herald., 1909-08-02
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

IL south Royal street
Alexandria, Va, Aug. 1.-The congre-
gation Of the Second Baptist Church is
planning the erection Of a new and more
commodious house OF worship. The
question took definite form at a meeting
OF the congregation this morning follow
ing the regular religious services.
a committee viii shortly find a site,
after which plans will be drawn and the
work Of construction begun. Rev c. X.
Hobbs. pastor Of the church, is enthu-
siastic over the project. and is OF the
opinion that his congregation viii grow
rapidly with a larger church. At pres
ent the edifce. a one-story wooden affair,
located at Columbus and Pendleton
streets although but n few years old.
IS entirely inadequate for the congrega-
ton
Rev M Hobbs made mis- annual re-
port 70 the congregation this morning.
which showed the church TO be out OF
debt and In a flOurishing condition hnan-
cially. Il also showed that during the
last year the congregation has double
In number
-Four delegates were elected 90 the Bap-
tst convention at Haymarket, Va,
August II. The congregation unanimous
ly voted the Rev Mr. Hobbs. pastor. a
months vacation. and during HIS absence
his pulpit VIII be filled by Rev. Dr. n.
Wanger. OF Washington.
Rev. Mr. Hobbs will leave tomorrow
FOR Warrenton. Va, where he VIII hold
a series Of revival meetings near that
place with Rev. J. W. Brooks.
While on Pitt. north Of King street,
shortly before ! o'clock this morning.
Frederick Paft. Of Hayheld. Va. fell.
breaking his wrist The affair created
considerable excitement in the neighbor-
hood at the time. and Policeman Roberts
responded, and arrested a man giving his
name as Edward Thornhose. also Of
HaynelG The latter left s. collateral for
his appearance in the police court to-
morrow. Paft was taken 10 the Office
Of DR.. 5. B. More. where his wrist was
reset. AfteTward Paft appeared at police
headquarters, and said that both he and
ThOrnhose were "skylarhng," and he
added that he had no charge 70 prefer.
The work Of the Official dog catcher IS
rapidly drawing 20 a close. and Il is
believed that but few more n any. trips
VIII be made this season. Most Of the
stray dogs that formerly roamed the
streets both day and night are conspicu-
Gus By their absence. The last OF the
dogs taken in captivity were put 10 death
yesterday when thirteen were shot.
Joshua Sherwood, formerly a member
OF the police force. to-day assumed con-
troll OF the city almshouse. succeeding
". n Smith. Mr.. Sherwood yesterday
sent IN his resignation as member OF
the police force, 20 become effective to-
day
Special services were held to-day at
the First Baptist Church in honor Of
the first anniversary Of the pastorate OF
Rev. W F. Watson. At the morning
services his subject was Forward move
ment." At the evening services he took
for his theme NO continuing city here"
Arr. sements are being made for the
organization of a bar association. to be
composed OF the lawyers who practice
before the Circuit Court OF Alexandria
County.
R. E. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans,
VIII hold a business meeting at o'clock
tomorrow night at Lee Camp Hall. IT
is expected that considerable business Of
interest TO members Of the order will
come up for consideration
Members or the police department are
actively engaged in dlsposing Of tickets
Tor the annual excursion 10 be given TO
Marshall Hall August q The proceeds
viii be used for the uniform fund
Alexandra division. No. !, Ancient Or
der Of Hibernians. has made plans FOR
ito annual excursion TO Marshall Hall
Tuesday next. Members report a large
sale of tickets and doubtless a large
crowd viii so on the excursion.
Many Of the public and private schools
in this city are being given a general
preparatory TO the reopening. /
which viii be during the early part Of
next month