The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-26
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WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
65 King Street.
Alexandria, Va, oct 25.-Arrengements
for the Democratic mass meeting which
will be held at the Opera House We'd
nesday night next were completed to-
night at a meeting Of the city committee
held at the Opera House cafe. The meet
ing will be addressed by Representative
Carlin. Harry St. George Tucker, and
Robinson Moncure, the latter Democratic
nominee for the house Of delegates.
Chairman Bendheim announced that he
had secured music for the occasion. and
that handbills would be distributed We'd
Desday, announcing the meeting.
At the same time plans were completed
for the election next November and II
was announced that two men will be
selected for each ward TO serve for the
committee. It was also announced that
rubber stamps would be procured, bear
ing the name Of o. b. James. Demo
cratic nominee for the secretary OF the
Commonwealth, and they can be used
by those desiring the stamp in the cleo
zion.
Within a few days prior TO the election
Chairman Bendhem will send out a
circular letter in the name OF the commit
tee. calling attention 10 the election. and
urging all Democrats to cast their ballots
on that day. Among other things il viii
be stated IN the letter that danger lies
In apathy on the part OF the Democrats.
and not I'm the strength OF the rival can
didates The attention OF the voters will
also be directed 10 vote for Mr. James
for secretary Of the Commonwealth Mem
- ~. Ia.
tion that such a letter Will have good
effect and viii also serve well 10 OBJ
tain votes for Mr.. James.
Joseph Mccarthy and Ellis Langford.
indicted for robbery. I'm the Corporation
Court this morning entered a plea OF
guilty TO assault and battery. and were
sentenced 10 serve fifteen days in jail
and pay n fine Of s. each.
John (alias jonah Thompson and
Thomas Ward. negroes, entered a plea
of guilty to entering the store OF A. 5
Doniphau. and were sentenced to serve
eight months in jail and to pay a fine of
s. each.
A verdict for the defendant was given
ia the case Of Rebecca G. Klipstein
against Peter Francis. unlawful detainer
Taylor. and Robinson MOncure represent
ed the defendant
The damage suit Of Robert Bender
against the Washington, Alexandra and
Mount Vernon Railway Company will be
heard tomorrow. The object OF the suit
is 10 recover damages IN the sum Of
5000 Tor injuries alleged 10 have been
sustained by being struck by a car OF
the defendant company while driving
across the cOmpanys tracks az Duke and
Royal streets. s . Brent represents
the plaintiff. and the defendant company
is represented by J. r. and II. B. Cation.
Thieves some time last night robbed a
car loaded with meat belonging TO Ar
mour & Co. which was on a siding in
the yards Of the Southern Railway Com
pany west OF this city. They took a
quarter Of beef a tub of lard and two
boxes OF pigs feet
The funeral of Philip R. Fowle. who
died In ST. Louis. took place az O'Clock
this afternoon from st. Paurs Episcopal
Church, and the services were conducted
by Rev. p. p. Phillips. rector. The burial
was made i'm Christ Church Cemetery.
Those serving as pallbearers We're Capt.
Albert Bryan. Laurence Stabler, Dr. Ar
thur Snowdeu. G.. ). Taylor, T. W Rob
inson. and Henry Wattles.
Judge J.. G. Barley. Of the Corporation
Court, has been designated by Gov. Swan
son to hold the November term Of the
Circuit Court for Highland County. in
place Of Judge George X. Anderson. who
is confined 20 his home by illness
The local board Of civil service ex-
aminers to-day held an examination AT
the city post-Ofiice 10 secure eligibles for
the thirteenth census. Slxty-three appIi-
cants stood the examination. The ex-
animation was conducted by n L. Will
hanson. secretary OF the local board as
sisted by R. T. Lucas Jr.. and Alvin
Powell
The first practice meeting Of the sea-
son was this evening held between the
basketball teams of the Alexandria
Light Infantry and the Young Mems
Sodality LyCeum az the hall Of the for
mer. Both teams are being put into
shape for the approaching season.
a meeting Of Fitzgerald Council. No.
459. Knights Of Columbus, will be held
w tAilNoAdt tNfll4lah next dl WHICH time
the first degree OF the order will be ex-
emplhed upon a class of candidates
Prior to the ceremonies there will be
business meeting OF the organization.
A large number Of members Of the
Reliance fire engine company tonight
attended an oyster roast which was held
at the company's house in North Patrick
street The affair was enjoyed by all
present.