Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

cradle interest is now being injected into
it. although ii is far less than party
leaders anticipatedwouId be shown. Up
to the present time neither OF the candi-
dates for governor has made speeches III
this city in the interest OF his respective
candidacy. 1t Is expected, however, that
large vote will he polled on election
day, August = next.
A fight which locally is attracting con-
siderable interest is that for the house
Of delegates between Robinson Ioncure
and j. Fred Birrel. Both of the candi-
dates are making an active fight, which
will doubtless prove close. Both candi-
dates are claiming victory. The outcome
of this contest is awaited with consid-
cradle interest.
Contest for Popular Ladies.
The contest for the three most popular
ladies in the city. which is being con-
Quoted by \. S. Doniphan. agent for The
Sta. will come to close at 10 o'clock
tomorrow night. The contest begun June
last and has excited keen rivalry
among the many competitors from this
the successful candidates will be made
known Monday. The first lady's prize,
which Will be given the competitor hay
ing the largest number of votes. is
lady's quartered oak folding desk. An
upholstered Morris chair will be given as
the second prize, while Stillman safety.
non-explosive parlor lamp will be given
as the third prize.
court for the eastern district of Virginia
Judge Edmund Waddill presiding, will
convene at noon Tuesday next \ petit
jury has been summoned for this tern.
Several minor cases will come UP at this
term for consideration. The July term
of the circuit court for this city. Judge
j. B. T. Thornton presiding, will also
convene Tuesday morning. The docket
will be called and cases set for trial
The Fourth will be observed here Mon
day. The banks. city offices and govern
ment offices will be closed throughout the
day, and most of the business houses will
suspend operations at noon. There will
be no public celebration. Large numbers
of residents left this city this evening for
the various summer resorts, and many
will remain away until Monday night
next.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Potter, who
died Thursday last, took place at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
Beulah Baptist Church, Francon!a, Fair
fax county. The burial was made in tho
cemetery at that place. Mrs. Potter was
seyenty-eirht years of age and was the
widow of Joseph Potter. that county.
To Meet Scout Auto Cars
Two scout automobile cars which are
being operated by newspapers in the in
terest of good roads will reach this city
Tuesday morning next shortly after $
o'clock and Will be met by number Of
people interested in good roads. Among
those in the party will be Representative
G. c. Carlin.
Arrangements have been made for a
game of base ball on the old fair grounds
Monday morning next at 10 O'clock be-
tween the Virginia and the Olympia Ath-
letic Club. the latter OF Washington In
In of 1s,a,,l r
game with the same team.
Arrangements have been made nv TN
dertakers William Domaine q Son for
extensive alterations and improvements
10 their building on King street. The
improvements will include a three-story
structure. with a modern chapel, show
room and morgue.
a marble bust of Washington has been
placed on exhibition in the lodgeroons
Of Alexandria Washington Lodge by Her
bert Barbee. sculptor, Luray, Va.
AT the First Baptist Church tomorrow
morning Rev W. +. Watson, pastor
Will take for his subject at the morning
services, "A Heavenly Life" His theme
at the evening services will be why
Should Church Be Active?''
Arrangements have been made for a
meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary Of
r. F.. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
which Will be lleld Tuesday evening next
at O'Clock at Lee Camp Hall.
Many delinquents, who failed july 10
pay the required dog license. paid the
sanpe to the city auditor today. Within
few days, il is expected. list of thos.
who have paid the necessary license will
be printed.