Evening star., 1909-06-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS CLASS DAY At VASSAR
Grand Jury Looking Into Two Hundred and Seventeen
Charges of Gambling. "Sweet Girls Graduate
REV. BULLAS STATEMENT MANY EARN DISTINCTION
Capt Sweeney Undecided About Baroness Uu of the Glass OF 81
School Appointment One of the Visitors
ONLY $500 PER YEAR SPEAKS ALUMNAE DINNER
Robbng Washington
Hose Scheme
REV. BULLA'S STATEMENT
Capt. Sweeney Undecided About
School Appointment.
JOB PAYS ONLY $500 PER YEAR
Woman Released From Charges of
Robbing a Washington Man.
Stray Horse Dies From Heat.
Specisl Correspondence of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. June u, 1909.
In his charge to the grand jury this
morning Judge Barley of the corporation
court said that he understood from a
newspaper article that Rev c. d. Bulla
pastor of the NJ. l.. Church South had as
serted from the pulpit that gambling eX-
listed in this city at a certain place. and
he told the jury he wanted the matter in
vestiSated As result Rev. MIR. Bul1a. to
whom the statement was attributed. ap-
peared before the grand jury and made A
statement. Just what he told the jury
was not. Of course. made public. 1t will.
however. it is expected, he embodied in
the report of the jury when that body
concludes its deliberations tomorrow. 1t
is awaited with interest
The jury was in session from II O'Clock
until shortly after noon today. and besides
The examination of Rev. Mr.. Bulla Chief
Of Police Charles T. Goods was also en-
amned. Owing 10 the absence of the
commonwealth attorney no other business
was disposed of. The jury will examine
tomorrow a number of witnesses in three
criminal cases. in all of which the par
ties involved are colored.
The impression prevails that if any posi-
tive evidence can he secured against any
gambling places in this city they will
soon be compelled 10 close. Judge Barley
may have all suspicious places thoroughly
investigated i'm order to ascertain the true
state of affairs relative to gambling al
legged to be i'm existence in this city. He
will. however. be guided by the report OF
the grand jury in the premises.
Celebrated First Mass.
Rev. Father William D. Delaney. re-
GENTLY ordained to the priesthood, cele-
brated his first mass at st. Marys Cath
olic Church yesterday morning. and last
night conducted vesper service. Both
services were attended by large congre-
cations that a the night services being
unusually large. At the mass Rev. Father
Martin w. O'Donoghue of Washington
preached an eloquent sermon on the duties
incident to priesthood. Rev. Fl. J. Cutler.
pastor of the church. served as master Of
ceremonies. The vesper services at night
were unde: the auspices of Fitzgerald
Council. No. 49, knights of Columbus.
and feature was the singing of choir
of sixty male voices from ST. Paul's
Church. Washington. The boys singing
made favorable impression and was
greatly praised The choir was under the
direction of Prof. Winchester of Washing
ton Among those within the chancel was
Mg!. Mackin of Washington. Members of
the knights of Columbus occupied the
main aisle of the church and the fourth
degree members served as guard of hon
or. Following the service the members of
the choir were entertained at supper at
the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall.
Later they departed for Washington. A
sermon at the vesper service was preached
by Rev. Father Costello of Mobile. Ala.
Bank in New Home.
Tie First National Bank is today quar-
tered i'm its handsome new bank building,
on the north side of King street between
ST Asaph and Pitt streets. and the Off
GERS and attaches were congratulated to-
day on the general appearance of the new
structure. The desks of officers and many
of the employees were covered with flowers
" hich had been sent by admiring friends,
and in the private Office of President
Hoof there was a big bunch of American
beauty roses. President Hooff called at
the bank shortly after III O'Clock and was
warmly congratulated by the employees
and those present During the day hun
dreds of friends Of the bank called and
expressed qualification at the new build
ing and It's fine equipments.
\ horse which was found roaming
about the streets about go o'clock this
morning in the northeastern section of
the city was picked up by two boys and
brought to the city pen in the market
alley. where il died half hour after
ward. Exhaustion from the heat is sup
posed to have been the cause of death.
The police are endeavoring to locate the
owner of the dead animal.
Capt William II. Sweeney who was
appointed superintendent of the public
schools of this city by the state board of
education at meeting Saturday last in
Richmond. Va, said last night that the
aDDOlntment came SURPRISE TO him
not having been an applicant for the po-
sition. The Office at the present time
pays but 500 per year. 1t Is generally
believed. however, tha. it will be increas-
ed Capt. Sweeney also said that he has
not yet definitely decided whether or not
ne will accept the position. He will take
The place of MI. Kemper, superintendent
Of schools of this city. for the past
twenty years. The change was made
among numerous others in the general
shake-up among superintendents through
out the entire state.
Capt. Sweeney is a native of Fauauier
county, Va, and has been a resident OF
this city for many years past. Since he
has been here he has held a position as
a teacher of boys iii the Washington pub
tic school. this city. and at the present
time Is vice principal of the school. He
is also a member OF the board of alder.
men from the fourth ward.
Funeral Services.
Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs Fannie Bendheim, widow Of David
Bendheim. will be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon al the residence d
her sons, Messrs. Samuel and Louis
Bendhem No 4O1 Prince street The in
terment will be made in the Jewish GENE.
terry. this city
Mrs. Bendheim died shortly after
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home
OF her daughter. Mrs. Max Pretzfelder
No. 1877 L street northwest. Washington
heen q resident of this city for man,
vive. Messrs Samuel and Louis Bend
helm. this city: Ferdinand Bendheim
Washington: Mrs. Max PretZfelder
Washington: Mrs. Sidney Kaufman
Greensboro. y. G., and Mrs. Shriver
Cleveland. Ohio.
Bernard r.. infant son of Mr. and Mrs
J. p. Buckley. died last night after a brie
illness All the home of his parents, No ~
North Columbus street.
The funeral of the little daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. James Posey. whose dead bod,
was found clasped in the mothers arm.
Saturday last. took place at | o'clock thi:
afternoon from Demaine'S undertaking es
tabiishment
The funeral of B. F. Bruner. who dies
Friday last In Washington. took place a
noon today from Wheatley's undertaking
esta blishment. Rev. W. j. Morton. rec
tor of Christ p r.. Church. conducted tn,
services Burial was made in the Pres
byterian cemetery. The pallbearers wer,
H. X. Field. q. William Ramsay. Franl
Marbury, George Wise Samuel l.. Mon
roe and Anthony Smoot.