Evening star., 1909-06-27
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
MASONS LAY CORNER STONE
FOR NEW TEMPLE.
Contest for House Of Delegates
Grows Exciting-Absolute Di-
vorce Granted Mrs. Wheatley.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 26, 1909.
With interesting addresses on Masonry
by Grand Master Joseph w. Eggleston
of the state of Virginia and Representa-
tive Charles c. Carlin Of this city the
corner stone Of the Masonic Temple being
erected by Columbia Lodge, A. f. and A
NJ, at Clarendon, Alexandria county, was
laid with appropriate ceremonies this
evening at o'clock.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
members of the local lodge and a number
Of Masons from Washington, this city and
Falls Church. The stone was made and
placed in position by William Chauncey
Sons. this city. In a niche in one corner
I was placed the usual metallic box, bear
ing Masonic papers, coins, current news
papers and other articles. During the
exercises several selections were given by
the Masonic quartet
The corner stone bears the following in
scription: Virginia, Columbia Lodge, No.
2SJ, "A. F. and A. NJ, Joseph w. Esgle-
ston. grand master. June 26, A. D. 1909;
A L. 300"
The structure is built Of brick and is
two stories high. The upper floor will
serve for the purpose OF lodge room
while the lower floor will be rented out
| The temple is being erected by Julian D.
knight of this city.
Active Canvass for Office.
Interest In the fight for the house OF
delegates TO represent this city and county
between Messrs. Robinson Moncure and
j. Fred Birrell, both of this city, con-
tinues on the increase. Both candidates
are now engaged in a very active fight
which will in all proba bility continue until
the close Of the campaign, August ; next
at which time the gubernatcrial fight will
! be pulled off. AT the present time this
| fight apparently attracts more attention
than the gubernatorial fight, inasmuch
as this city is directly concerned
In the corporation court today, Judge
l.. c. Barley presiding, n decree for alb
! Solute divorce on the grounds of dasar
ton was granted in the case of Cora
| Lee Wheatiey. The p1aintiff was grant
! ed permission to resume her maiden
name Cora Lee Eaton.
| In the appeal case of Edward Skinner
/ coiored. from the police court Skinner
was fined SO and costs In the police
court Skinner was fined and a iaiI sen.
tence was added.
Red Men Elect Officers.
These officers have been elected by
Seminole Tribe, No. So. /. O. r. NJ: A
L. jameson, sachem; D. E. Robey. sen.
ior sycamore; l.. p Woodward. junior
sycamore: j. William May. prophet; ]
NJ. Bassett, chief of record; E. L. Finks
keeper of wampum; c. c. Brawner
chief of wampum; X. w. Ogden, trus
tee for eighteen months: w. L. Smith
keeper of council house
At the First Baptist Church tomor
row Rev. DR.. w. F.. Watson, pastor
| will take for his subject at the morn
ing services "A Growing Fault" Hi
| theme at the evening services will b.
| The Great Beyond"
| The trial of Harry Davis. coIored, in
dicted for feloniouslv assalllting Elem
ing Williamson, also IJl I'D, will tax,
place Monday next in the corporation
| court.
Handsome new window shades hay,
been placed throughout the new girls
public school building. 1t is expecte,
that the work of improving tn,
grounds surrounding the building viii
be begun at an early date.
Rev. Father William Delaney, re
Gently ordained to the priesthood. VIII.
celebrated his first mass Sunday last
Will preach at the 10 o'clock mass a
ST. Marys Church tomorrow
| Arrangements have been made for :
lawn fete which will be given Tuesda,
and Wednesday nights next. at Columbus
and Fcndleton streets. under the auspice
| Of the Protective Home Circle.
Funerals
| The funeral of 4. Judsor Groves wht
died this morning. will take place a
$50 o'clock Monday afternoon from tn,
residence Of his son. Isaac S. Groves,
No. 500 South Henry street
| The funeral of Charles H. Nash, whc
| died Friday. will be held at 2:30 O'Clock
!, tomorrow afternoon from Sharon Chapel
Fairfax county. The burial will be mad,
| IN the cemetery at that place.
/ Frederick Schwab of this city, wne
was injured several nights ago at Luna
| Park, and who was taken to the Emer-
| gency Hospital, Washington, for treat.
ment. had his foot amputated at that IN
| stitution yesterday.
/ In the corporation court today the vii
| Of Emily A. Roberts was admitted tc
| probate The teStatrix left her estate
consisting of house on Payne street
/ between Prince and King streets, to heI
| grandchildren.
| Up TO the present time but 1s1 dog
! licenses have been issued. This time last
year the number issued was 1886.
J Arrangements have been made by
| Perseverance Tent, No. 1898, Order OF
| Rechabites. for the annual election OF
officers. which will take place Friday
night next.