The Washington herald., 1911-10-21
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Christian Endeavor Society
Holds Annual Convention.

Alexandria, Va, Oct. 2o-with a large
number OF delegates in attendance, the
fall convention of the local union Of the
Christian Endeavor Society Of the Meth
odist Protestant Church closed its ses-
sion tonight All business was con-
cluded and supper was rendered the WIS.,
itors. Delegates attended from Fairfax
and Prince William counties.
/ Following devotional exercises this
| afternoon an address Of welcome was
made by ]. H. Trimyer, which was re-
sponded to by the president OF the
union Of Northern Virginia. Special
music was furnished by the Ballston
! Presbyterian Society.
There was a session for the juniors,
with an address by Rev. Mr.. Ferguson.
At the night session there was praise
service under the auspices of the Vien-
ma Society. with an address. Our
pledge" by J. H. Trimyer. Next came
song by the convention, atter which
! Miss Edith Tate gave solo. An ad-
dress was made by Rev. F. T. Benson,
which was followed with singing by the
! quartet. and special music by the Mount
oliver Society Conservation services
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Coe.
Collins Murry, a negro, who took an
| involuntary bath in the Potomac last
night from the wharf of the Norfolk and
WashinEton Steamboat Company. was
DISCHARGED as cured" to-day from the
! local hospital While engaged in sky
larking, it is said, on the wharf early
last might Murry tumbled into the water.
Stevedores tossed him a life preserver
which he clung on to tenaciousiy until
bateau was brought to his assistance
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in an unconscious condition and taken
to the hospital.
The funeral Of benjamin F. Young took
place this afternoon from his home. 3OS
Queen street. Services were conducted
by Rev. H. NJ. Canter, pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, and
burial was in Bethel cemetery. PAIL
bearers were Fred Klaus, l.. D. Lyles,
William Hellmuth, J. H. Watkins, Arthur
Butcher, and c. S. Self.
The question Of an addition to the
Alexandra Hospital is again the sub
jact Of discussion. The proposed addi-
ton will cost, 1t is estimated. $1,000.
The question Of raising the necessary
funds for the work is the problem vex-
ing the board Of lady managers OF
that the city and county will be asked
to contribute and the remainder may
be collected by popular subscription.
Loaded with a cargo OF $500 tons of
phosphate rock, consigned 10 the Alex
andria Fertilizer and Chemical Campany,
from Port Tampa, Fla. the steamship
Dorthy Of the Bull Line. has arrived
in this port.
William Oden. a negro. who lives in
Wolfe street between Alfred and Pat
rick streets, this afternoon, it is alleged,
discharged a pistol in his house. Later
he was taken in custody by Policeman
Wilkerson and will be given a hearing
in the Police Court tomorrow morning
The funeral OF Mrs. Jennie Sides took
place at 4 o'clock this afternoon from
WheatIeys undertaking establishment.
Services were conducted by Rev Mr..
Luttreu, pastor Of Trinity Methodist
Church and burial was in the Presby-
terrain Cemetery.
Considerable business Of a routine ma
ture was disposed OF tonight at a meet
ing Of Potomac Lodge of odd Fellows,
held at its hall.
John Small died last night at the city
aImshoHse after a short Illness.
musical and literary programme was
given tonight at a meeting of the West
minister League of the Second Presby-
terrain Church. An organ recital was also
given by Charles Woodward, of Wash
ingtOn.
William G. Paskett a railway mall
clerk of this city, Is reported to be Sc
riously i'll at Providence Hospital, Wash
ington.