Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Activity of 0fficeseekers in
Town of Potomac.
ANNUAL ELECTION IN MAY
st. Patricks Day 0bservance-Men's
Mass Meeting Addressed by
Washington Minister.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va. March u.s. 1912.
The little town of Potomac, Alexandria
county, has. about fifty voters and there
is just now more activity among these
fifty voters than might be expected in
some large city, where politics rules be-
cause May next an election will be
held for the various town offices.
Practically one-fifth of the voters hold
office and fully three-fifths want to hold
office Between now and election time
those seeking preferment will have a
pretty good idea of the political conditions
IN state and country. Most of the Vote
soliciting is done after the officeseekers
return from their daily labors.
The principal Office in the town is
that of mayor. The incumbent is
Henry kremer. 1t is not known whether
or not he will be a candidate for re-
election, although Robert A. Zachary
Will; 1t is understood. be in the race.
u. Z. Beal is the present treasurer of
the little town, and SO far known
ne will be without opposition. The
office of town sergeant Is held by Isaac
Burrell, and it is said he will have
opposition
Six councilmen look after the affairs
of the village and the candidates for
this honor are legion. Many have al
ready signifed their willingness to
serve, and many more will announce
Arraigned on Serious Charge.
Mason Smith was arraigned in the no.
lice court this morning to answer a
charge Of pandering. The case was con-
tinued by Justice Cation until tomorrow
morning in order to if girl whose
name is given as May Manuel, and who
is said TO live in Baltimore cannot be
brought here as witness. Smith was re-
leased on furnishing bond in the sum Of
800 for his appearance in court tomorrow
morning.
The principal witness against him was
Marie Newman, nineteen years old, who
said her home was in Baltimore. She
is being detained by the authorities pend
ing disposition of the case.
According to the girls statement, she
met Smith and the Manuel girl in the
rathskeller of a Baltimore cafe the
Wednesday following Christmas. Both
the girl and Smith. she declared asked
her TO come to Alexandria. She said
smith paid her fare to this city. Upon
her arrival here she declares she was
taken TO a resort on Princess street
where she has since lived.
The case was investigated and the ar
rest made by Lieut.. Belts and Policemen
Nolan and Roberts.
In Memory of st. Patrick.
Following brief sketch of the life of
d. D.. of Caldwell Divinity Hail. Catholic
University of America, last night at the
annual St Patrick's day celebration under
the auspices Of Alexandria Division. No. /.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, gave a very
interesting sketch of some of Ireland's
emDlens. Among them were the harm
round tower and the Celtic cross The
speaker closed his address by declaring
that ireiands struggle has not been i'm
vain.
NJ. j. Mcfarland of the local division
presided, and introduced the speaker
Prior to the regular program three prizes
for the best essays on the life of st Pat
rick were presented by the local division
OF Hibernians, In their respective order
TO Misses Eva Chilly. Pauline Hellmuth
and Julia Thomas
The musical program was given by the
Gaelic Society Quartet of Washington
with Miss Julia Glennan as directress.
The soleists included Mrs. Katharine
.tralto; Joseph Whittemore, tenor; James
Nolan bass. The hall was taxed to its
capacity. several hundred people who
came late being turned away.
Ferns and palms adorned the stage, and
back OF 1t were the Irish and American
nags intertwined. while suspended direct
~ above II was handsome silk Irish
nag The side walls of the hall were
decorated with pennants and banners to-
gether with the Stars and Stripes and
lreland's emblem.
Religion Forward Movement.
Before a large audience of men. Rev.
Hugh I. Stevenson of Bethany Baptist
Church, Washington, yesterday after
noon addressed a mems mass meeting
at the Surprise Theater marking the
close of a-four-day campaign waged in
the interest of the men and religion for
ward movement. Rev. Mr. Stevenson
pleaded for better attendance of men at
the churches.
Prior to the meeting the chairmen Of
the five committees on the lines of Chris
tian activity reported. as follows: d. NJ
Lowe, boys work; II. K. Field. Bible
study: Samuel Haslett, evangelism; j.
III. Trimyer. missions; Harry Hammond
social services.
Investigation Of Thefts.
Several Alexandrians whose bunga-
lows. located on the Neutrality-suspicious.