Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
Carlin Is Nominated.

At meeting of the eighth district demo-
cratic committee, held this afternoon at
the office of Attorney Gardner l.. Boothe.
Representative Charles c. Carlin. this
city. was declared the nominee of the
party for the House of Representatives.
He was without opposition.
Mr.. Carlin was later officially notified
of his nomination. He appeared before
the committee and expressed qualification.
The resolution passed, in part, declared
that
The Hon. G.. C. Carlin be, and il here
by, declared the democratic nominee for
Congress from the eighth congressional
district. in accordance with the primary
plan Of the democratic party of this
state
The meeting was presided over by Paul
Garrett Leesburg, who served as chair
man. Gardner l.. Boothe, this city, acted
as secretary: Others present included
Maj. r. A. Mcintyre, Warrenton, and r.
c. L. Moncure. Stafford.
The republican committee Of the
eighth congressional district held a
meeting at 2 o'clock this afternoon at
the Hotel Rammel. Arrangements were
made for district nominating con-
vention. to be held in this city June
20 TO place a candidate in the field to
oppose Representative Carlin, the dem
ocratic nominee.
The meeting was presided over by H.
P. Dodge, Manassas, district chairman.
]. W. Gregg of Purcellville served as
secretary.
The meeting lasted less than an hour
and was harmonious. All the counties
in the district were represented. There
will be fight in the convention for
the honor Of being the nominee OF the
party. There will be several candi-
dates.
Governor Considering Appeals.
Metween now and midnight Thursday
Gov Mann will determine the fate of
Calvin johnson, Richard Pines. Eugene
Dorsey and Henry Smith. the four
negroes convicted of the murder of Wal
ter f. Schultz. who are sentenced to be
elecfrocuted Friday.
All appeals for the condemned men
have been made. They have been re-
spited time and again, securing total OF
five respites.
Many here are convinced that the gov
ernor will commute tine sentences to life
Imprisonment. 1t is reported. however,
that up to the present the governor has
not intimated even to those interested
what action he will take.
Mr. Nelson and Mr.. Goodwin. both of
Virginia won the first and second prizes.
respectively. last evening in the Wallace
prize contest for public eXtemporaneous
speaking in Whittle Hall at the Episcopal
Theological Seminary.
The subject was How Best to Enlist
Men in the Service of Christ and His
Church" Twelve to fifteen minutes each
were allowed the contestants for their
addresses.
The following six members OF the sem
ior class entered: MesSrs. Durkee, Good
win. Nelson. Randolph. Schroeder and
Ware. Those acting as Judges were H. r.
Burke and John Leadbeater. this city;
John NJ. Daniel, A. r. Hoxton, George
&. Stuart of the high school and SEM
mary.
Marshall Briscoe twelve years old. son
of Casino Briscoe. 115 Prince street.
while on Upper King street this afternoon
was kicked and painfully injured by
horse ridden by cavalryman. The lad
upon approach of a number of troopers
ran near their horses and asked the SOL
diers for pictures.
He went too close to the horse and
was kicked. sustaining injuries on both
treated by DR.. X. l.. wilkins. after which
he was conveyed TO his home. His in
juries are not regarded as serious.
Funeral of Mrs. M. D. Parker.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Dent
Parker, wife of Roderick \. Parker.
Prince George county. Md. whose death
occurred at the Alexandria Hospital last
night following an operation for appen-
dicitis, will be held at 10 O'Clock Mon
day morning at ST. Mary's Catholic
Church Rev. Father II. j. Cutler. pas
tor, will CONDUCT the services. Interment
will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mrs. Parker was twenty-one years old
and Il daughter Of the late S. Magruder
Dent. She is survived by one sister and
two brothers. They are Miss Eva G.
Dent and Messrs. B. Gwynn and Magru-
IL of niS f.i%
Mrs. Parker was married as recently
as November II last. She was popular,
especially among the younger set.
The remains were removed to the home
of her aunt. Mrs. Eva G. Mushbach, 41S
North ..ashington street.
Taking testimony III the case OF Nc
Menamin against the Southern Railway
Company was completed late this after
noon. Arguments on the instructions
were made this evening In the circuit
court, Judge j. E. I. Thornton presid
ing.
Final arguments will begin Monday
morning The case will be given to the
Jury In the afternoon. The object OF the
suit is to recover damages in the sum of
$3.50 for injuries claimed to have been
done the home or the plaintiff by smoke
and cinders from the defendant COM
panys engines.
Members OF Old Dominion Commandery.
No. IL. knights Templar. at O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon will observe Ascen-
sion day by attending special services at
ST. Paurs p. +. Church. A special SER
mon will be preached by Rev. p. p.
Phillips, rector.
A large delegation from Post F., Travel
ers' Protective Association Will leave
here Thursday evening for Staunton.
Va. to attend the annual state con-
vention.
City council will hold its next regular
business meeting Tuesday evening next.
Several reports for improvements Will be
made by the street committee.
The city registration books will be open
MAY II for one day for amendment and
correction Voters not previously reg
isterod or those who will become Of
age on or before the Sth day OF Novem-
Der are entitled to register
Hugh Strider purchased at public auc-
ton at noon today from 8. III. Lunt. auc-
tioneer, house and lot on the west side
of Pitt street between Oronoco and Pen
dleton streets for 300
II. D. Corse Camp, Sons of Confeder-
ate Veterans will hold a business meet
ing at Lee Camp Hall Monday night.
Arrangements will be made to participate
IL she Confederate Memorial day eXer-
dies Ma NJ