Evening star., 1909-03-11
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Al
PARK DEDICATION.
President Taft and Vice President
Sherman to Be 1nvited-Un-
usual Marital Alliance.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF Inc Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. March IL. 1909.
President Taft and Vice President Sher-
man will be invited to be present at the
dedication of the George Washington
Park west of this city April 80 next. The
invitation will shortly be extended by
committee.
A. j. Wedderburn. secretary of the
George Washington Monument Associa-
ton. this morning received a letter from
Senator Thomas s. Martin relative to the
request of Mr.. Wedderburn that Senator
Martin. Senator John s. Daniel and Rep
resentative Carlin invite the President
and Vice President. In the letter Sena-
tor Martin said he would confer with Mr..
Carlin in reference to the matter. with
a view Of calling in proper time with such
a delegation as may be selected.
Before Uniteo States Court.
In the United States court yesterday
before Commissioner Garnett testimony
was taken in the case of the United States
against Theodore Johnson. charged by
Howard w. Smith with building on
government reservation. An adjournment
was afterward taken until March 23 when
the taking of testimony will be resumed.
The government Is represented by r. II.
Taley. assistant United States district
attorney. The defendant is represented
by Attorney James E. Clements.
Married His Mother-in-Law.
When Howard Hicks was arraigned
in the Police Court this morning on COM
plant of his wife, who charged him with
the non-support of his family. 1t was
learned that Hicks had married his
mother-in-law about two years ago. His
home surroundings being uncongenial. he
left home last February. Hicks. however,
said he was willing to live with his wife
and support her if this would be agree
able to her. Justice Cation acquitted the
prisoner and told both parties it would
be better to have their affairs settled in
a civil court.
Lee Allen. colored was sent to jail for
James F. Howard forfeited SIS collateral
and attempting to rob white youth
named Edward Foley Tuesday night last
James F. Howard forfeited s. collateral
on charge of disorderly conduct.
Recent Deaths.
Mrs. Maria Robinson, wife of Mr.. John
A. Robinson. Alexandria county. died yes
terday afternoon at her home In that
county. She was forty-eight years old
and is survived by her husband. Mrs. Rob
inson was native Of New Jersey Her
funeral will occur at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon and the interment will be made
in Ivy Hill cemetery.
Sherman, the eight-month- old son Of
Rev. and Mrs. G. l. Humphreys. died
this morning at his parents residence, 2O5
North Columbus street. Funeral services
will be held at his parents home at s
O'Clock tonight and the body will be sent
to Clayton. Del. for burial
James Earl beavers. four years old, son
of James w. and Lula NJ. beavers, died
yesterday afternoon at his parents resi-
dence, 1913 Queen street. The funeral will
take place at Q o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
The funeral of Mrs. Hezekiah Hender-
son took place this afternoon from the
pastor. conducted the services and the
burial was in Bethel cemetery.
Brief Mention.
At the annual business meeting Of the
Methodist Protestant Church. held last
night, the following stewards were elected
for the year: Harry Hammond. Frank
Deeton, Charles Jett, George Carter. ]. H.
Trimyer. Edgar Lyles. J. Brook Arnold.
r. E. Tyler and c. KelI.
J. H. Trimyer was chosen delegate, with
Harry Hammond as alternate. to the an
nual convention of the Methodist Prot
estatnt Church. which convenes In Balu-
more the first Wednesday in April next.
At a meeting of Fitzgerald Council, No.
459. Knights Of Columbus. held last night
one candidate received the first degree Ill
the order. Considerable business of
routine nature was also disposed Of
Prof. L. G. Corbett, horticulturist of the
Department of Agriculture, will shortly
prepare architectural designs for the
George Washington Park.