Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-25
ALEXANDR|AAFFA|R
Citizens File Charges Against
a Neighbor's Dog.
AllEGE ANIMAL IS VICIOUS
Fraternal Custom Observed in Ma
sonic Lodge-Deaths in City.
General and Personal.
Special Correspondents Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. October %, 1912.
An alleged vicious bulldog, owned by a
citizen residing on South Washington
street between Prince and Duke streets,
was the cause of ten citizens appearing
in the police court this morning as wit
nesses. Neither dog nor owner appeared
in court, and the ten citizens who came
to enter their protests were not formally
heard. Justice Cation, however. con-
tinued the hearing until o'clock Monday
night, when the irate citizens will be
given an opportunity to testify.
1t is claimed by some Of the citizens
that the dogs viciousness consists prin-
cipally of attacking docile dogs in the
neighborhood, and usually the attacking
animal comes out with flying colors. All
of this testimony and other evidence, it
Is claimed. will be offered the court Mon
day evening, after, which sentence will
decide the issue.
Observance of Custom.
In accordance with an annual custom,
established several years ago, the degree
officers Of Andrew Jackson Lodge of Ma
sons last night conferred the Master Ma
Washington Lodge Of Masons. The Off
GERS in charge of the work were Thomas
A. Fisher, master: Dr.. c. E. Outcalt.
senior warden: Frank W. Latham, as
junior warden.
The ceremonies incident to the confer
ring Of the degree were attended by
large number. including Washington Ma
sons. A buffet luncheon was served.
Recent Deaths.
John II. Robey, long a resident of the
first ward. died this morning at his home.
215 Jefferson street. Death was due to
paralysis, with which he was stricken
several months ago. Mr.. Robey was a
painter. but had not followed that vo-
cation in recent years. One son, David
E. Robey. survives him.
Miss Ada Rose died last night at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hazelwood Rose. Cottage Park. following
long illness. Miss Rose was a native
of King George county.
James Smith. twenty-six years old. died
last night at his home on North Wash
ingtOn street extended. His wife and
two children survive him. Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been completed.
Brief Mention.
There will be a meeting of the ladies'
committee which will have charge of the
Eagles bazaar at s o'clock tonight at the
Elks' Home. The bazaar will be held
November II to %. inclusive.
The chamber of commerce has received
large number of directories of various
cities in Virginia. These directories will
soon be placed In the rooms of the organi-
cation.
Officers have been elected by the Came
ron Club to serve for the ensuing year as
follows: Miss Helen n. Cummings, presi-
dent: Miss Roberts, vice president; Mrs.
Eleanor W. Howard secretary; Miss NJ.
Ashby, treasurer
The Wilson. Marshall and Carlin Demo-
cratic Club will hold a meeting at its
rooms tonight. when plans will be made
for a rally.
In the corporation court yesterday
Joseph Hayman withdrew his appeal in
the case taken from the police court,
where he was fined so for exceeding the
speed limit with an automobile. The cor
poratiOn court. however sustained the
police court in fining Hayman s. for con-
tempt Hayman appealed from this de-
cision.
Conrad Johnson has been appointed
quartermaster sergeant on the staff of
Maj. James E. King, LIST Regiment, Vir-
ginia Volunteers.