The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
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Alexandria, Va. Aug. SO.-Competitive
plans for the new home for Alexandria
Lodge, No. 75S, Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order Of Elks. were opened at a
O'Clock this afternoon by the building
committee. and the plans OF Wagner &
Hamilton were declared the most suitable
w. f, Wagner is Of Washington and w
r. Hamilton is Of this city. -Four sets
Of plans were submitted
The building Will be of brick, two sto-
ries high. Il will be located on a LOT in
the south side OF Prince street, between
Royal and Fairfax streets, adjoining the
present Elks' home There will be a
rathskellar. In the rathskeller will be
located a card room. buffet. baths. and
billiard and pool rooms.
The first floor viii contain a reception
hall and library, ladies' parlor, secre-
tary's Office and auditorium, the latter
TO have a seating capacity OF between
400 and 500 people. on the second floor
will be located the lodge room proper, a
committee room, and the necessary ante
rooms.
The building will cost approximately
$4,000. II Is understood that the contracts
Will shortly be given out. after which the
work OF construction will be begun.
Harvey Robinson and James B. Hughes
were arraigned in the Police Court this
morning on suspicion OF robbing a freight
car OF the Southern Railway Company
Robinson was fined so and sentenced to
serve thirty days IN jail. He noted an
appeal and was released on bond In the
sum OF $3.50 for his appearance In the
Corporation Court. The case OF Hughes
was continued Edmund Burke repre-
stnted Robinson and Lewis II. Machen
appeared for Hughes.
Hughes took the stand and stated that
OF the day OF the robbery he and Robin
son were together and had been drinking.
They went TO the freight station, entered
car which was open, and Robinson took
some cheese and he took a box OF mer-
chandise. They carried It for a distance
of. about two squares, after which they
dumped it. II was testified that the
cheese was valued at $3.45. other goods
secreted where the cheese was found
were valued at $l6315 and they were re-
covered.
Ellis West, a negro. arrested on sus-
picion OF being one OF the four negroes
who held Up and robbed D. c. Colvin.
was arraigned in the Police Court this
morning Colvin appeared. but was un-
able TO identify West and the latter was
acquitted The police have no further
clew to the highwaymen. although they
are still working on the case.
Miss Mary c. Downey daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas D. Downey. and
Mr.. Arthur Green. both Of this city.
were married at 7:2O o'clock this evening,
at the parsonage OF ST. Mary's Catholic
Church. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. L. F. Kelly. pastor. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Kate
Downey. and Frank Monroe was best
man. Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held at the home OF the brides
parents. SIS Franklin street. which was
attended by relatives and friends Mr..
and Mrs. Green were the recipients of a
large number Of handsome presents.
Albert Fletcher. jr.. OF Warrenton. Va.
has been nominated by Representative
Carlin as supervisor OF the census for
the Eighth district. The nomination was
made this morning TO the Director Of the
Census. 1t is supposed It will be con-
lrmed
Six months on the State convfct road
force was the sentence given Isaac Ed
eney, a negro, in the Police Court this
morning for making his second escape
from the chain gang Edeney offered as
an excuse that he wnated 20 60 to Wash
ington to stralghten up some money mat
ters, and he added he intended to return
to the gang.
Mrs Martha Ellen Davis died last night
at the home Of her daughter Mrs John
Burson, e07 Oronoco street. The deceased
was eighty-three years old, and was a
native Of Hanover County. Va. Her fu-
neral will take place at 10 o'clock to-mor-
row morning. Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rec
tor OF Grace Episcopal Church. will con-
duct the services. The iDterment will be
in Rock Creek Cemetery. Washington.
The Cardinal Athletic Club, of this city.
claims that the Olympia Baseball Club. OF
Washington, cannot justly claim the
championship Of the District OF Columbia
and vicinity, In view Of the fact that they
beat them four games this season.
A negro was run down by freight train
at Columbus and Wilkes streets at $50
o'clock tonight and had his leg almost
severed. At the hospital the attaches
were unable TO give his name. The leg
was amputated.
Young Negro Arrested.
Pye Williams, & young negro. sixteen