Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Politicians to Remain Inactive
Until June of Next Year.
TO HOLD PRIMARIES THEN
Representative Carlin to Offer for
denomination to Congress.
SALES OF REALTY REPORTED
Men Accused of Rihing Letter to
Have Hearing in Police
Court.
SALES OF REALTY REPORTED
Of The Sinr-

national House OF Representatives Will
be nominated, as will also eight members
of the city council and four members
of the board of aldermen.
u is understood that Representative
Carlin, the present incumbent from this
district, will be without opposition this
time.
1t is reported that several members Of
the council. as well as several members
of the board of aldermen. will have OPP
position. Up to the present time. how
ever, no names have been mentioned In
connection with the offices.
Masonic Temple Formally Accepted.
The new Masonic Temple at Claren-
don, Alexandria county, erected for Co
lumbia Lodge of Masons, was yesterday
formally accepted from the contractor,
j. d. knight of this city. The building
is two stories in height and is built
OF brick, and the interior Is of hardwood
finish, while the illumination is given by
electricity and gasoline. The trimmings
are of polished brick and concrete. The
architects were Upman & Harding OF
Washington.
The temple will be formally opened Mon
day night with an oyster supper, which
will be served In the auditorium. The
district Commissioners and a number of
Alexandria Masons have been invited to
attend.
Transactions in Realty.
Edward G. Atwell has sold to j. J.
Goodwin a two-story frame dwelling on
the north side of King street between
Payne and w est streets. known as 1909
King street.
j. NJ. Hawkins has purchased from Rev.
4. j. Marsteller a house and tot in St.
Elmo, Alexandra county, A tract of
joining Freestone point, Prince William
county, Va, has been purchased by
Tyson Janney and S B. Stonnell of
that county. The consideration, as an
nounced. was s105O0.
Ross T. Elliott has purchased from J.
Clinton omith lots ] to 13, in block Z,
Park addition, Alexandria county.
Trial in Police Court.
The government authorities will not
take any action in the case of Charles
Williams and William Kelly, arrested
Saturday last on suspicion of opening
a letter belonging to ]. Owen Lynch,
a grocer. and removing it's contents.
Following the arrest of the men. they
were arraigned in the police court and
1T was decided to turn them over t,
3.
a post office inspector came here, and
after investigating the case a report
on the same was made to United States
Commissioner L. z. w. Garnett which
set forth that the government could
take no action after the mail had oeen
delivered to an agent of the addressor.
Williams was sent by Mr.. Lynch to
the city post Office for the mail, and
lie procured the letter from a box.
Both men will be arraigned in the po-
lice court Monday next.
Civil Service Examinations.
Announcement is made by the United
States civil service commission that an
examination will be held in this city
December ~ next for plant physiolo-
gist (male), Department OF Agriculture.
The salary for this position ranges
from $1,000 to $1,000 per year.
The commission will hold an exami-
nation January 5-6 next for Junior
ceramic chemist. The salary for this
position ranges from $500 to S1,3SO
per year.
Boy Accidentally Shot.
William Shaffer, about ten years old.
was accidentally shot in the upper por-
ton of the left leg Thursday last while
in the southeastern section of the city.
small rifle and took a downward course
it is believed, a stray one, fired by
some hunter. DR.. E. y. German eX.
tracted the ball last night.
Alvin Roles. residing near Yelling
ton station, Loudoun county, Va, to-
day reported to the police that his wife,
Mrs. Maude Roles. twenty eight yeara
old. has been missing from her homo
since Monday last. Mr.. Roles requested
the police to aid in locating her.
A called meeting of the police COM
missioners was held tonight to decide
upon the purchase OF weapons for the
members of the police force, but owing
to the absence of one of the members
action was deferred The city council
last Tuesday night appropriated S24O
for the purchase of twenty pistols OF a
uniform size.
Failure to Pay Incurs Penalty.
State taxes not paid by tho closing hour
of the office of the city treasurer Tues
day next will have a penalty of per cent
adued. For the accommodation of those
who are unable to pay during the day
City Treasurer Robinson had his office
open this evening and will also keep IL
open Monday and Tuesday next during
the evening.
The weather vanc OF the city hall
y.
it's new coat of gilt it is very attractive.
II is expected that within a short time the
work on the steeple will be completed.
after which the old town clock will be
again placed In running order
The Young Mems SodaIity Lyceum min
strel troupe viii give a performances al
the Iyceum Hall Monday and Tuesday
evenings next. The soioIsts include p. +.
Downey, John Il. Dobie and Frank Smith.
with Messrs. Toomey. Westeaken. Rirrell
n I1f> nd lfaxy
den, Washington, as endmen.
General Matters.
Judge l.. c. Barley, who has been III
Augusta county, Va, will, it is expected
return Monday, at which time Common
wealth Attorney Brent will ask him to set
date for the trial of Henry Smith, the
negro who turned states evidence in the
Schultz murder case.
At the First Baptist Church tomorrow
Rev. W. +. Watson. pastor, will take for
his subject at the morning service The
True Basis OF Gratitude" In the evening
the anniversary exercises of the Wom-
ans Social Unior will be held.
The public schools of this city, together
with all OF the private schools, will re-
open Monday next. the annual Thanksgiv-
ing holidays. which began "Wednesday
afternoon last, having closed today
Messrs. a. -. Brockett and j. Y vii.
liams have been appointed by Gov Swan
son as delegates TO the National Rivers
and Harbors congress, to be held in
Washington December $40.
Members of Belle haven and James w
Jackson councils, Junior Order of United
Americans; will tomorrow night at 7:3G
o clock attend special services at Grace
=. +. Church. A sermon will be preached
by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector.