Evening star., 1924-01-05
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. January 5
(SpeciaD.-Two negroes were taken
into custody last night and held for
investigation in connection with an
automobile accident Wednesday night
which resulted in the death yesterday
afternoon of w. Courtney Lynch,
Washngton Street eo q No fopma
charges were brought against the
men.
The men held are Earl Luckett and
Douglas Jones. who operate an au-
tomobile repair shop on North Alfred
street. While there is no direct evil
dence, police say that they believe
the men have information which may
prove valuable in clearing up the
case ef the mystery car" which
fatally injured Lynch, and at the
same time striking and injuring Mrs.
Lynch. who accompanied her husband.
On $4,000 bond, pending further in
vestigation. Jones remained in the
station house late this morning.
1eb Af5sr st xewnf nbt the ceFSsers eSdy Of nry M
composed of Wilbur c. Baggett, fore
man; Smith Chauncey. Charles d.
Welch, John W. Wyne, Silas Devers
and Samuel Gerber, adjourned pend
ing further investigation. Coroner L.
Marshall Jones summoned the jury.
Mr.. Lynch was employed by the
Southern railway as a fireman, but
prior to the time he had spent here
he had worked as a machinist at the
Washington navy yard.
Besides his wife, two sons survive
him. Merrill and Aubrey Lynch. both
OF this city.
the home Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rec
tor of Grace Episcopal Church. and
Washington Lodge of Ma
will conduct the services. Burial will
be in Union cemetery.
Fewer Divorces Granted.
Thirty fewer divorces were granted
in Alexandria during the past year
than in 1922, figures compiled by Ell
]iot F. Hoffman, clerk of the cor
poration court, show. only lt2 de-
past year, while 202 were issued for
the year ending 1922.
The entire faculty of Episcopal
Theological Seminary left today for
the Episcopal churches on the Locca-
sion of the opening of drive for
100000, a proposed fund to provide
for the expansion of the school.
Among those who will speak in two
Richmond churches each tomorrow
Rev. DR.. st. George Tucker, and Rev.
Drs. w. Crosby Bell, Wallace e. Rol-
Inns Pace Kennedy and Thomas K.
Nelson.
Rev. E. L. Woodward is secretary
of the campaign committed, and says
that he believes the objective of the
campaign will be attained quickly in
view of the fact that many large
contributions are already pledged. :,
Eighth district republicans will
meet in Alexandria, February 4. to
elect delegate to the national con-
vention to be held In Cleveland June
40, 1t was announced today. More
than sixty-five delegates, represent
ing every portion of the district, are
expected to attend this meeting.
Fined for UNIT Food.
Jack Hall. fish vendor, was fined
s23 and costs in police court this
morning for selling food unfit for
consumption. His arrest was made
AZ the behest of Health Ofncer Louis
ID. Foulkes.
ton OF q permanent home for the
Alexandria post OF tho American L.
gion at a meeting of tho legion and
other civic organizations Of the city
held in. the chamber OF commerce
wsrs U' outlined by Capt. T. II. Hamil.
ton. commander OF the post. Col
James A. Drain. Capt. w. b. Miller
and DIR. Kate Waller. Barrett were
among the speakers.
climb the spire of city, hall Wednes
day night at 1880 O'Clock. Collection
at this time will 60 into the treasury
of the American Legion. Gardiner has
made several climbs in the city prevt'
ously.
Automobile license tags will be is
sued until IL o'clock tonight from the
office of tho city manager. This will
be done in order that those who cannot
reach the office during the regular
hours may be accommodated
Local police are making no effort. to
apprshend autoist operating with 1925
tags, despite the ruling which was is.
sued by B, o, James, secretary of the
commonwealth. Word or an opinion of
tllp attorney general, which is at yari-
. Ance w4tT J1mes, oriSr,' brought. relief