Evening star., 1912-11-19
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Odd. Fellows to Attend Cere-
monies in Washington.
COMING IN SPECIAL TRAIN
Convict Paroled From State Prison.
Henry II. Davis Dies Of
Injuries-Briefs.

! ficerS, arrived here this afternoon ana
will accompany the local delegation to
Washington tonight to take part In the
| special convocation which will be held at
| the New Willard Hotel. Among the visi-
tors are delegations from many lodges OF
Odd Fellows in northern Virginia.
Fully 500 Odd Fellows from here, in
cluding the visitors, will take part in the
exercises. The members Of the local
lodges will assemble at Odd Fellows Hall
at 6 O'Clock and, headed by the Alexan-
dria Band and the members of Alexandra
Canton, the latter In their uniforms, Will
march in q body to Royal and Prince
| streets, where they will board special
electric trains for Washington, leaving
| here at $40 o'clock. The Alexandrians.
together with those accompanying tOems
upon their arrival in Washington Will De
met by the members Of the Falls Church
Lodge at the electric station and all Will
proceed in a body to the New willard
Hotel, where the ceremonies Will take
place.
Convict Given His Liberty.
After having served nine years In the
penitentiary, Thomas Henry Blandheim.
colored, of this city, who was convicted
of second degree murder for the shoot
ing of John Green, colored. also Of this
city, at the June term OF the corporation
court in 1903, and sentenced to serve
eighteen years. has been paroled by the
board Of pardons of that institution.
Blandheim was given his freedom this
morning.
| During a brawl in June, 1908, Bland
helm killed Green. The shooting took
place near Queen and Fayette streets
Following the shooting Blandheim sought
refuge in an unoccupied house in Alex
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story to q tramp whom he met. The lat
ter at once notified the police. and Bland
helms arrest and conviction followed.
The parole of Blandheim is in accord
ance with the rules governing the peni-
| tentfary for good behavior.
Memorial Services Held.
| Services in commemoration Of the Sec
! ond anniversary Of the death Of the late
Charles N. Crittenton, founder Of the
| Florence Crittenton homes throughout
the country, were held last night at the
Children's Home, this city. They con-
| sisted Of addresses and a musical pro-
gram. Remarks on the life of the de-
! ceased were made by Rev. DR.. John Lee
| Allison, pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, and Mrs. Edith K. Kern member
of the board of education of washington
| The speakers were introduced by Mrs. T.
c. Howard, president of the board con-
| nected with the Children's Home, which
| was established through the efforts of Mr..
Crittenton.
Plans Christmas Celebration.
Alexandria Lodge Of Elks, at a meet
ing held last night. arranged for a
Christmas celebration for the children
of members Of the order. together with
the wives Of members and also for
number of poor children of the city.
| which will be held at it's home Christ
mas week. The following were ap-
pointed on the committee: George L.
Appich. c. B. Marshall. J. C.. Gates.
]. B. Martin, D. E. Robey. A r. Mich
ton, George T. Cation and James w.
Bales
A committee to arrange for the an
nual distribution Of baskets to the poor
of the city Christmas eve was ap-
pointed, consisting of Jamege B. FitZ-
gerald, Rev. Edgar Carpentefand N. j.
Lawler.
Injuries End in Death.
| Henry H. Davis, fifty-six years old, en-
ployed as a laborer at the plant of the
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Com
pany, who was struck yesterday afternoon
by one Of the cable cars used for hauling
fertilizer while at work in one Of the COM
pany's sheds on the second floor, died at
the Alexandria Hospital at o'clock yes
terday afternoon without regaining
consciousness. He was attended by
Drs. Arthur Snowden and Thomas Glib
son.
| Davis lived with his wife and chill
dren at 904 Franklin street, and the
body was removed to the family home
and prepared for burial
Suffers Severe Injuries.
James E. Legg, seventy-seven years
| old, was run over by runaway horse
| at King and Royal streets shortly before
8 o'clock yesterday evening and had his
left arm broken. He was taken to the
hospital. where he was attended by DR..
S. B. Moore His injuries are not serious.
| The horse belonged to DR.. A. B. Penn
| The buggy was dropped by the animal
| a short distance from the starting point,
a colored boy and slightly injuring him.
| The horse ran more than a mile before
| stopping. 1t took fright at a large pass
/ ing auto delivery wagon.
Recent Deaths.
John T. Nails, eighty-five years old, died
at Il o'clock last night at his home. 800
King street, after an illness lasting three
weeks. For many years he had been en-
| plOyed as DOSS carpenter on the OiO
Orange and Alexandria railroad. When
that road changed hands he retired from
active participation in business affairs
and devoted his time to looking after the
property he had accumulated.
He was a native of Culpeper, Va, and
is survived by his wife. Arrangements
for the funeral have not yet been made.
Funeral services for Patrick Buckley.
the hoy guide,'' whose body was found
at the foot of fire escape at the old
Braddock House Sunday morning, were
held at $50 O'Clock this morning from
St Mary's Catholic Church. conducted by
Rev. II. j. Cutler, pastor. Burial was
made in st. Mary's cemetery.
The funeral of Benjamin F. Warder
who died In Washington, took place this
afternoon from Demeins's undertaking
chapel Services were conducted by Rev
G. A. Luttrell, pastor Of Trinity M. f.
Church Burial was made In Union cene-
terry.
Brief Mention.
A metallic ceiling is being placed In the
police court room. Upon its completion
the walls are to be painted and other
improvements made. During the progress
of the work court is being held down
stairs.
Clayton L. Bowman Of 60S South Wash
ington street, was operated on for ap-
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