Evening star., 1909-05-20
Many Reports Read.

ing. Next came reports from the follow
ing departments: Art, Audubon, forestry,
library extension. Following each report
there were discussions on same, showing
that the members were very familiar with
all that had been said regarding the mat
ters. Special committees were announced.
and at I o'clock an adjournment was
taken for lunch.
At 2:3O O'Clock there was committee
meeting. which will be followed by reports
from the following departments: Litera-
ture, music reciprocity and press. The
board Of directors will hold meeting at
o'clock, after which an adjournment Will
be taken.
At Lee Camp Hall at o clock tonight
the delegates and their friends will meet.
when the following program Will be car
ried out: Address, DIR. II. F. Moore. bu-
er. In charge of game preservation, De.
partment Of Agriculture: Bird Music,
DR.. Henry Oldys. Department OF Agricul-
ture address. Representative Oscar w.
Underwood. Alabama. Representative Z.
C.. CarIin will introduce the speakers.
The session will come to a close tomor-
row evening at Lee Camp Hall with the
election Of officers. The election promises
to be very spirited, as it is said there Is
considerable rivalry for several OF the
important offices.
Too Much for Stenographer.
A young man appeared this morning.
1t was stated, at the convention for the
purpose Of making a stenographic report
of the proceedings Of the convention, ana
no sooner had he begun than speeches
started up too rapidly for him. He arose
and told one of the delegates that he had
never heard people talk so fast in all his
life and left the han. AS a result ths
convention is without stenographer.
The reception rendered the delegates
last night at Lee Camp Hall was an en-
joyable function Among those IN the
receiving line were Mrs. kyrle. president,
and Misses Cummings and Mcdonald al.
Mrs. Howard.
consent decree in the case of the
Washington Southern Railway Company
against the city council and r. J. PAN,
mayor Of Alexandria. will. 1t is expected.
be signed this afternoon in the corpora
ton court by Judge Harrison OF Winches-
ter, Va. The decree sets forth that the
city has a right to the use of Henry
street, and also shows that the railway
company recognizes the city's right in III
premises, and the company agrees to fix
that thOroughfare and keep it in proper
condition.
In the corporation court today decree
was given appointing H. Noel Garner spe-
cial commissioner to make report in the
case of HoDewell H. Darnille against
the Williams Watchman's Clock Com
pany. incorporated.
Quisenherry Acts Queerly.
A. ]. Donovan OF Fairfax county re-
uuested the police authorities this morn
ing to look out for Guy Quisenberry Of
Lexington, Va, visitor at his home.
who ne thinks probably wandered away
while in this city. Qu,senberry came here
this morning, according to Mr.. Donovan.
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Harrisonburg, Va, but, it is claimed. did
not board the train. Quisenberry claims
he was assaulted Monday night by two
unidentified negroes at the home Of Mr..
Donovan. Mr.. Donovan says he does not
think that he was the victim of an as
sault, but had a faintins spell and fell
from the stairs and injured himself. He
also told Chief Goods. It is said, that he
had another fainting spell last night.
Mrs. Elizabeth Churchman, In the cir
a verdict for $500 against Charles E.
Churchman of this city for alleged
breach Of promise. Counsel for Mr..
Churchman made a motion for q new
trial. which was overruled by the court.
The judge however, granted the attorney
for the defendant ninety days In which
to appeal the case to the state court of
appeals The plaintiff was represented
Farr. Fairfax. and s. G. Brent of this
city represented the plaintiff.
Expects to Convict Prisoners.
II EXPECT to secure a conviction of the
four negroes held for the murder OF Walter
F. Schultz, the Chicago artist" Is the
statement made this morning by Com
monwealth Attorney Samuel G. Brent
MFR. Brent also added that the attorneys
for the defense. so far as he could learn.
would rely mainly on the weakness of the
case of the commonwealth. He declined
to state whether or not he had secured
any additional evidence. City Sergeant
Cox is today busily engaged In summon
ing witnesses for the trial of Calvin
johnson. which will begin Tuesday next.
William Dodd. George Jones and John
Jeffries, white boys. were arrested last
night on a charge Of breaking and enter
ing the ark of William Hinken at the
Dixie two miles south Of this city. They
will, 1t Isl expected. he turned over to tie
Fairfax county authorities. The alleged
offense occurred some time ago. and the
boys were then arrested and released.
Members OF the Elks Dramatic Club
last night rendered the king and queen OF
the recent carnival-Harry Fleischmann