The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

fought dispute over the right 70 the use
Of Armory Hall was settled to-day by a
decree handed down by Judge L. c. Bar
ley in the Corporation Court, in which he
decided in favor Of Capt. F. l. slay-
maker. Of Company G. First Virginia reg
iment, against p J. Murphy and others
in what was known the old Alexandra
light infantry.
The decree states:
so far as the defendants. Patrick J
Murphy and ". " Demaine. are con
cerned. il Is, therefore, adjudged. ordered
and decreed that the defendants. Patrick
J. Murphy and ". ". Demaine. be. and
are hereby. perpetuaIly enjolned and re-
strained from In any way interfering with
the present officers Of said company ia
the exclusive and entire use OF the said
armory building and premises, and this
decree IS final"
Since the organization Of the new com
pany, Nay 3. 1905. the matter as 70 which
company had a right 10 use the hall has
been pending In the courts
Respondent in a coat of white paint,
with small oedars. laid systematically
along its path. the inaugural court OF
honor on Washington street IS now the
cynosure OF all eyes. Already It IS at
tractive. and more is being added daily 20
the decorations about H. When Il Is
formally opened. Monday night. st the be
ginning OF homecoming week. the prize
court OF honor viii be a veritable blaze
OF glory from the thousands OF inca1des-
cent lights
Plans for the big military pageant or
April 90 are assuming definite form. The
famous Richmond Blues who attracted
50 much attention at the inaugural pa
rade. VIII act as escort 10 the President
The Richmond Howitzers viii FIRE three
saiutes. The latter company viii have
eight men, with guns and caisons. n line.
The corner stone for the George Wash
ington Park. which viii be laid following
the parade. IS now being carved by
Chauncey * Bros. The committee IN
charge OF the parade practically has COM
pleted all It's work and the arrangement
Of minor details incident TO entertaining
and providing for visitors Is now being
made.
a number OF delegates from Post P,
Travellers Protective Association. de-
parted tonight for Martinsville. W Va,
TO attend the annual meeting OF the
state organization OF that body which
VIII convene to-morrow. Following Is a
list Of the local delegates. ". 6. Rogers.
J. T. johnson. Alfred Thomson, O. H.
Kirk. J. William Hay, ". P. Taylor. J.
z. Darling. E. Warfeld, jr-, H d Kirk,
Raymond Hulhsh. P. Won De Westlaken.
". G. Leadbester, y. ". Dunnington, A
D. BrOckett. and J. Y. Williams.
Chief Goods is in receipt Of several ap-
plications to III the position Of special
policemen during the homecoming week
ceremonies. Ten extra men viz be sp-
pointed, and they viii be chosen by the
chief, after which they viii be sworn IN
By the board Of police commissioners.
Those desiring special policemen during
the homecoming week can submit names
TO the board Of police commissioners and
they viii be duly sworn in.
The standing to-day Of the leading can
dida1es for queen OF the carnival was as
follows: Miss Marie Fannon, AIS; Mrs.
P. v0R de Westlaken. 4657, Mrs Cletia
Whitehead. 1855; Miss Marie Drew, I5S0.
and Miss Caroline Wedderburn, SIC
Rev J. N. Holmes. who was recently
appointed pastor Of the Methodist Prot
estant Church. viii arrive in this city
Friday. and preach his first sermon Sun
day. The former pastor. Rev. G. l.
Humphreys. has been transferred TO P0-
Comoke City, Nd.
The funeral of Margaret Elizabeth,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs James R Mans
field. took place this afternoon from her
parents home. North Pitt street. Rev
c. D. Bulla. pastor Of the NJ E Church
South. conducted the services.
4 pie party was given tonight at Car
penters' Hall, Dey Ray. Alexandria
County. under the auspices Of the Del
Ray Baptist Church. II was largely at
tended.