Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-11
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
BODY OF MISS cox RECOVERED
FROM PoHICK RUN.
Lincoln Day Celebration in the A. M.
z. Church-Notables at Masonic
Bazaar Tonight.
,pecial correspondence Of The Star.

special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va. February II. 1909.
The body of Miss Louise Cox, who was
drowned yesterday morning in Pohlck
run, Fairfax county, was recovered IN
about six feet of water late yesterday
afternoon. Frank hewitt. her brother-in-
law found the body. 1t was taken to
his home a quarter of mile from the
run, and prepared for burial. Miss Cox
arose early yesterday morning and then
left the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank
hewitt. with whom she resided, and set
out for stroll. as had often been her Gus
tom 1t is presumed that when she reach
ed the run she lest her balance while
crossing a small foot bridge. She was
alone at the time, and. of course. just
how she met her death is problematical.
The protracted absence of Miss Cox
alarmed her sister, and as a result Mr..
hewitt set out in search for her. He
had about given up all hope when he
saw the head of her body protruding
above the water, which at that hour had
considerably receded.
Miss Cox was thirty-two years of age
and was daughter of the late Charles
Cox Of Charles county, Md. She had re-
sided in Fairfax county with her sister
for several years past, where she was
well known. Her sad death was the cause
Of considerable regret among her friends.
For Lincoln Day.
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed by
the Citizens Memorial Association for the
celebration Of the one hundredth anniver-
sary Of the birth Of Lincoln, which will
take place at o'clock tomorrow night at
Roberts Chapel NJ E. Church, colored.
South Washington street T. Montgom-
cry Watson will deliver the memorial ad-
dress and William A Carter will preside.
A choir, under the direction of P. II.
1.umpkins. will furnish special music for
the occasion. Lincoln's emancipation
proclamation will be read by Courtney
Seaton. Members of A. j. Woude Camp.
and participate. Others will also take
part. Frank Williams will be marshal of
the occasion.
The chamber of commerce has desig-
mated the following committee to CO.
Monument Association in connection
with the dedication of the George Wash
ington Park. April 30 next: T. c. Smith,
W. A Smoot. jr., A. D. Brockett.
An association of boys. known as the
Cow boys" has named the following
10 arrange for participating in the home
coming week celebration: Neal Cary,
William ketland and Charles Entwisle.
Masonic Presentation.
feature of the ceremonies of the 13lst
communication of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons Of the state, which concluded it's
session in Richmond this afternoon. was
the presentation of a handsome Masonic
emblem to Grand Master Eggleston by
Alexandria Washington Lodge. No. 30.
of this city. Judge r. T. w. Duke made
the presentation speech. The emblem
is silver medal on which is mounted
piece of the hour glass used by George
Washington at the time he was master
of the local lodge.
L r;xr oII ;nl
yesterday afternoon at his home at
Baileys Cross Roads. Fairfax county.
Va. The deceased was a son of William
+. Dove and unmarried. He followed
the farming business with his father. His
funeral will take place at 2:30 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon from his home.
The program outlined for the Masonic
bazaar tonight includes a reception to
min r. Tillman. Members of the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics will
attend in body. Selections will be given
by the Alexandria Mandolin Club. and
there will be dancing. The members OF
the I. o. Q. r. will attend tomorrow night
and there will be a fancy drill by Canton,
Washington. Saturday night will be the
closing night and will be attended by the
Glass Blowers Union. Prizes will be
awarded then.
There were only two cases in the police
court this morning, those of James Nc
Cauley and Harry Williams. tramps,
property. They were acquitted upon prom
Using to leave the city at once.
Brief Mention.
Rev. H. w. Pratt pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church. Washington, last
night delivered an interesting address at
the Second Presbyterian Church.
Considerable business of routine ma
ture was disposed of last night at meet
ing OF Fitzgerald Council, No. 400 knights
of Columbus
Mrs. E. C. Lucas has gone to Warren
ton. Va where she will spend several
days visiting friends
The chancery suit of Faulkner against
the Ivy Hill Cemetery Company was
heard today before Judge L. c. Barley
and taken under advisement.
The manager of the Alexandria Laun-
dry Company has identified the harness
recently recovered by the police from
Charlie Faux as having been stolen from
his company several days ago.
Norfolk Man Not Insolvent
NORFOLK. Va. February IA spe-
cial federal court yesterday brought in a