Evening star., 1909-08-22
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
P. J. MURPHY CAPTAIN OF NEW
MILITIA COMPANY.
Increased Republican Vote Forecast
ed for November Election-Po-
licemen's Big Excursion
Special Correspondence of The Star

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va, August 81. 1909.
A new military company, which will
be Independent of the regular state COM
pany, was organized tonight at a meeting
held at No. 132 North Royal street. The
following officers were CHOSEN: P. j.
Murphy, captain: W W. Demaine. first
lieutenant. and J. Y. Williams. second
lieutenant. Capt. Murphy was formerly
captain of the old Alexandria Light In
fantry, which disbanded several months
ago.
1t is stated that the new company
starts out with membership of nearly
100. The non-commissioned officers will
soon be named by the commissioned Of
ficers. Another meeting will be held
Thursday next to complete arrangements.
There is considerable activity among
the republicans in this city over the
coming gubernatorial election in Novem-
ber, and 1t is claimed by local leaders of
the party that the republican vote in
this city in the coming contest will ex-
ceed by far the republican vote here
tofore cast here. 1t is also pointed out
by them that the slim vote polled in
the recent democratic primary is signif-
icant and well worthy of consideration.
Up to the present time. no plans have
been made by local leaders for campaign
work In this city. although 1t is expected
that time on until the campaign opens,
POLITICS will enl1ven the city with stump
speeches by prominent leaders in the
ranks of the party.
Soldier Boys OF for Outing.
Thirty-five members Of the Alexandria
Light Infantry left here at $50 O'Clock
this evening for weeks camping trip to
Colonial Beach. The men were in COM
mand of Capt. F. L. Slaymaker and
Lieuts. Beverley and May. large num-
ber of friends of the members of the
command assembled on the wharf to see
them off Drills, guard mounts and other
soldier work are scheduled for the week.
Services at Christ P E. Church tomor-
row will be conducted by Rev. r. X.
Masse of the Episcopal Theological Sem
mary. The pulpit at st. Pauis P. f.
Church will be filled by Rev. L. B.
Combes. At the Emmanuel Lutheran
by Rev. Schroeder of Washington. Both
services at the Second Presbyterian
Church will be conducted by Rev. Halli-
day. and at the First Baptist Church the
pulpit will be occupied by Rev. NJ. f.
Parrish Resident clergy will occupy the
pulpits at the other churches.
More tickets have been sold for the po-
licemens excursion Tuesday next to Mar
been given from Alexandria this season
and the excursion will doubtless be well
patronized. There will be three trips to
the resort during the day. one in the
morning, one in the afternoon and one
in the evening. Proceeds from the sale
Of tickets will be applied to the uniform
fund.
]. D. Normoyle, real estate dealer. has
sold to Harry d. Kirk for Miss Grace
Thompson of Washington two-story
brick dwelling house on the west side
of Columbus street, between Queen and
Princess streets. known .as 30S North CO.
lumbus street This house has just been
erected by Robert Thompson.
Glass Factories Overhauled.
The various glass factories in this city
are now being given a general overhaul
ing, preparatory to the reopening. Sep
tember / next. At many of the fac
tories extensive improvements and alter
ations are in progress It is expected
that the usu; complement of blowers
will be empl yed. Many of the en-
ployes of the factory are now return
ing after t .ir annual vacation.
Joseph l.. Crupper of this city is in
Roanoke l., attending meeting of the
state executive committee of the repub-
lican party. The various candidates
Newport News. Va. are also. attending
the meeting.
N s. Greenaway. clerk of the corpo-
ration court, returned today from trip
to Boston and Nova Scotia.
Judge l.. c. Barley of the corporation
court left today for a trip to Bath
county. Va. where he will spend some
time.
Raleigh Green of Culpeper. Va, Wis
tied in this city this evening
Mrs E. c. Lyles of Hartford. Conn.,
who has been visiting her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. George Whitton, 702 North
Columbus street. has returned home,
accompanied by Mrs. Lyles' sister. Miss
Alice WhittOn.