Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16
JUDGE MANN IN THE CITY
Candidate for Governor Addresses
Daughters of the Confederacy.
CIGAR CASE IS DISMISSED
Remains of Dr. johnson Brought
From New York for Burial.
Hebrews Observe New Year.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, September 10, l"o9.
With addresses Of welcome by Mayor
| Paff, l.. P Woodward. great junior saga
| more of the local tribe, and otto IT,
| Fisher, great sachem of the District of
Columbia the autumn festival of Seminole
Tribe, No 81, Improved Order of Red
Men. was opened last night at Armory
! Hall in the presence of a large crowd. j.
| II. Trimyer, member of the local tribe,
| introduced the speakers.
Following the speechmaking the hun
dreds of tiny incandescent lights scattered
| throughout the hall were flashed on and
! the hum of business pervaded the atmos-
phere for the remainder of the evening.
| Among the special guests were Judge Will
| liam Hodges Mann. democratic nominee
| for governor, and Representative c. c.
! Carlin. Owing to the lateness of the hour
| of their arrival they were not called upon
| for speeches. A large delegation of Red
Men from Washington, accompanied by
the members of the Great Council of the
District of Columbia, attended in a body.
| They were met by the members of the
| local tribe with a drum corps and march
ed to the ball from the upper end of King
street.
The hall is arranged to represent a
forest On the four sides are lofty slabs
of giant oaks with the bark intact, above
which is sufficient quantity OF foliage to
give the desired effect. Within the space
separating the forest from the walls prop
er are arranged seats on either side for
the accommodation of the patrons, where
they may rest when weary.
The Indian Trading Post.
Real cedars and pines form a beautiful
background at the east end, which is
rugged up to represent an Indian trading
post Above this is an old fort, over
which the American flag floats. Beyond
| all of this is an affair arranged to repre-
sent the north pole, above which floats
tiny American flag. On the old fort is
| canoe. known as Seminole. so arranged
that it looks as if it is about to shoot the
rapids. Scattered throughout the hall are
| numerous tepee tents or booths. in which
fancy work, cigars. tobacco, flowers.
candy ice cream and other articles are
offered for SALE.
An orchestra occupied a prominent
place on the fort, where music was dis
cussed during the evening. Pretty girls
attired in Indian dress and other dresses
typifying life on the plains were In evil
dence, and votes and chances were given
freely by those present.
Robert 8. Barrett, member of the local
tribe, entertained the officers Of the Great
Council at his home, 4OS Duke street, at
buffet luncheon Others present inelud-
ed Judge Mann and Representative Car
lin. During The evening speeches were
made by several of those present. The
Washinetonians departed on late train
| we'll pleased with their visit to Alexan-
| dria. The festival will be concluded Sat
urday night, at which time the articles
| remaining will probably be disposed of
| at auction. ...
Address by Judge Mann.
Judge William r. Mann, democratic nomi-
nee for governor. and Representative C.
c. Carlin last night delivered interesting
talks before the various societies Of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy at
Lee Camp Hall. Judge Mann was intro
duced by Representative Carlin. Both of
the speakers spoke at length on the valor
and heroism of the Confederate soldier
and especially the women of the south
land. Among those present were num-
Der of Confederate veterans. solo was
given by Miss Blanche Rotchford.
In the corporation court this morning,
Judge L. c. Barley presiding, the case of
the Eddarado Cigar Company against
Charles Zimmerman was dismissed. The
case of the city council against Harry
Van Matre was dismissed by order of the
plaintiffs attorney. Court then adjourned
for the day.
The remains of Dr. Robert E. S. john
son. a former resident. who died in New
York were brought here this afternoon
and prepared for burial. His funeral will
be held tomorrow. The deceased was a
Henry S. Posey Harper. infant son of
Frank NJ. and Mary S. Harper, died late
last night at his parents residence. 525
South Lee street. following an Illness of
diphtheria. The funeral will be held at )
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. J. NJ.
Holmes. pastor of the Methodist Prot
estant Church, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Bessie Fogg and William r. Lit
ried at o'clock last night at the par
sonage of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. c. d. Bula. pastor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Little will reside in this city.
Hebrews Observe New Year.
Appropriate services were held last
night and today by the Hebrews of this
city in the synagogue on North Wash
ington street in observance of New Year
day. Rabbi Blum of the Hebrew Col
lege, Cincinnati, conducted the services.
For the second time within two weeks
Locke Washington yesterday made his
escape from the workhouse. Washington
was recently picked up by the Washing
| ton police. and twenty days were added
TO his original sentence of ninety days
\ delegation of MaSOns, accompanied
by W. l.. Allen, district deputy grand
master, last night went to Occoquan and
instituted new Masonic lodge The
lodge Will be known as OccOquan Lodge
In the police court this morning James
blAoH AlTle L lelu ana CnarleS cash, all
colored. We're charged with gambling
Dixon was acquitted and the others were
fined s. each. The men fined said they
were playing for drinks.
Beginning October ! next. the fire en-
| CINE horses of this city will be allowed
only on certain streets for exercises. The
| foregoing was decided upon by the board
| of fire wardens.
Mrs. Verinda A. Bull. widow of Dr.
John W. Bull, is reported to be critically
| ill at her home. Glencarlyn, Alexandria
county.