Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Quiet Observance of Christ
mas Throughout the City.
SERVICES IN CHURCHES
Associated Charities Finishes Its
Distribution Of Supplies.
DAY IN THE POLICE COURT
Few Cases Quickly Disposed OF.
Clean Slate at the Station
House-Briefs.
SERVICES IN CHURCHES
DAY IN THE POLICE COURT


ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 25. 1909.
Christmas day is being observed here
very quietly. With anything but aus
picious weather conditions prevailing the
Christmas crowds on the streets were
greatly diminished. Other than those at
tending church services there were COM
paratively few people visible during the
morning hours.
The services at all Of the churches were
attended by large congregations At
Christ p. Z. Church a sermon was
preached at IL o'clock by Bishop Arthur
8. Lloyd, and at the various other
churches the resident clergy occupied the
pulpits.
Practically all business was suspended.
The usual horn blowing and the dis
charge of fireworks and other no se-mak-
ing contrivances were greatly lessened
compared with the demonstrations OF pre-
vious Christmas days. The weather con-
dltiOnS were largely responsible for the
absence of such means Of amusement.
In compliance with the Byrd liquor law
the saloons throughout the city were
closed and there Wee comparative few
drunken people on the suee.s. The day
appeared more like q Sunday than hOA-
day.
Work Of the Charities.
The Associated Charities today finished
up its work Of distributing supplies among
the worthy poor Of the city. A large
number Of baskets filled with seasonaDl-
supplies were lett at police headquarters
py the ladies of that organization ana
this morning were distributed to places
that had Decn des- gnated.
The inmates OF the various institutions
throughout the CITY were touay Inaue
happy with SPECIAL ulnners and olner tea
tui eS, notably among Wnicn was a man.
moth Christmas tree at the Cnfl0I en- 8
nome. 40 Luxe street, where this AFTER
tuition received pl esents and an abundance
OF candy and nuts, presents were gwen
them by the Children Mlnisterlns
League of st. Paul s +. r. Church. An
entertainment was a feature which the
little people enjoyed.
City Sergt. COX brought joy to the
hearts or those connned at the CITY Jai,
by furnishing them with big turkey
ulnner and cake.
AT the city almshouse a special dinner
was furnished the inmates by Mr.. Joshua
sherwood, keeper of that institution.
In the Police Court.
The Christmas police court consisted
of flve cases. One defendant forfeited
collateral, one case Is set for Monday and
three unfortunate ones were made to face
the bar William Bolton was charged
with being drunk on the street.
II got q pint Of corn whisky and went
to sleep and somebody sole my watch.
was what bolton told the court.
Don't you know tnat cOrn whisky Wa
put you to sleep, asked the court. ~.
told the court that If he was released he
would not touch another drop during the
year. Upon promising to refrain from
liquor today he was acquitted.
Sam Watts. colCred, cnareed with tres
passing on the property of George Sher-
wood, was acquitted and The case of Eda
Burke, colored, charged with cisorderly
conduct. was set for trial Monday next.
white man charged with being DRUM
and disorderly, was sent to jail for ten
days and another CHARGED with the same
offense forfeited S collateral by failing
to appear.
Thus fat there is a clean slate at police
headquarters. no arrests having been
made up to noon today. The indications
are. said a veteran member OF the force
today. that this will be one OF the most
orderly Christmases ever before expe-
rienced in the old city. With the saloons
ness. and the police. SO to speak. have a
holiday of 1t. although they are on duty
just the same.
Acquires Tract Of Land.
The Virginia Highlands Association.
which was incorporated yesterday. has &C
quired the tract Of land known as Add :
son. Alexandria county. and will. it is
stated. during the early spring begin the
work Of developing II. 1t will be subdi-
vided, 1t is reported, and a large number
Of handsome dwelling houses erected On
the ste. The tract consists OF about one
hundred acres and 3 regarded as very
desirable residential property.
At the city post ONCE the was large
Christmas mall received today: and
large percentage was delivered. More
Christmas post cards were received at the
office than ever before within its history.
and the indications lie that 1t wall take
cons derable time to deliver them. Not
since the office has been In existence has
the supply Of cards Of this character been
SO great.
Brief Mention.
In common with other communicates
throughout the country. Old Dominion
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