DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - NEWSPAPERS - Washington Post April 4, 1910 --------------¤¤¤¤¤¤-------------- This file is part of the DCGenWeb Archives Project: http://www.usgwarchives.net/dc/dcfiles.htm ********************************************* http://www.usgwarchives.net/dc/dcfiles.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************* Contributed to The USGenWeb Archives Project by: Barbara & Dave (barbara-dave@adelphia.net) ------------------------------------------------- Washington Post April 4, 1910 Miscellanous News Page 3 SHUN EVIL COMPANIONS. Judge DeLacy Gives Advice to Juvenile Probationers. At the bi-monthly meeting of the probationers of the juvenile court yesterday at the court building, Judge William H. Delacy addressed the gathering on the undesirable effects of evil companions, and warned the boys of the harm that chumming with boys of this character was certain to bring. He also advised the boys to be careful in the choice of their literature, and gave examples of the beneficial effects of reading good books. In addition to the talk by Judge DeLacy, Zed H. Copp, John R. Dillon, and Mrs. Gertrude Darwin also gave short talks along similar lines. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER Alexandria Hears Names of Several Receptive Candidates. Among Those Most Frequently Mentioned Are Robert S. Barrett and William E. Bain. WASHINGTON POST BUREAU 621 King Street, Alexandria, Va. The selection of a police commissioner from the First ward to succeed the late Zoro Hill is engaging the attention of Alexandria politicians. Several names have been suggested in connection with the office. The two most frequently mentioned are Robert S. Barrett and William E. Bain, and it is understood that they are both receptive candidates. Mr. Bain said yesterday: "Several persons have called to see me in reference to the commissionership, but I am not seeking it and am not prepared to say whether I would accept it or not. I am afraid I would soon get the reputation of being a disrupter, and maybe it would be better for my peace of mind and for the happiness of many others if I were to decline to allow my name to go before council." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Large Building Contract. Joseph Rodgers and Julian D. Knight, Alexandria contractors, have been awarded the contract for the construction of the new plant of the Armour Packing Company, which will be located at the northeast corner of Cameron and Henry streets. A spur from the Henry street tracks of the Southern Railway has been constructed over the ground, which has already been prepared for the foundation, and it is understood work on the building will be started at once. Elks to Hold Installation The recently elected officers of Alexandria Lodge, No. 7?6, B. P. O. E. will be installed this evening. The exercises will be followed by a social session, tendered by the retiring officers. Because the lodge is in restricted quarters at present, while its new home is in course of construction, invitations to the social session have been limited to Elks. VARIED BENEFIT PROGRAM. Theatrical Mechanical Association Gives Sixth Annual Entertainment. The sixth annual benefit performance of the Washington Lodge, No. 7, Theatrical Mechanical Association, held last night at the Columbia Theater, was the most successful one ever given by the local organization. Performers who appeared at the local theaters last week, and those who will appear this week, as well as the members of the lodge, took part. William Jacoby gave a musical act; George Cooper and W. Zeitler, Walter Sondheimer, Art Easley, and Paul Zears, George S. Leonard, and Clarence N. Burke, all of Washington lodge, participated. Joseph H. Becker, president of the local, operated the moving picture machine, when "The Great Train Robbery" was shown. Bertha M. Silsby, the Alvin brothers, Eddie Barto, Quigher and Nickerson, the Green Sisters, Mike Kelly, the DeChantel Twin Sisters, Herbert Cyril, Clara Naecker, and George Evans were prominent on the program. The following had charge of the affair: Joseph H. Becker, president; Louis Bord, vice president; W. H. Bowman, past president; Leonard Rubel, financial secretary; Ernest Hauser, marshal; J. L. Divine, treasurer; John A. Gayer, secretary; George O'Malley, sergeant-at-arms; M. B. Strickler, physician; Theodore Miles, John Watson, and Charles Porter, trustees. The benefit committee consisted of John A. Gayer, J. L. Devine, L. Rubel, H. F. Smith, C. Porter, L. Bord, T. J. O'Neil, W. O. Dolan, W. H. Dolan, W. H. Bowman, N. Wiser, George S. Leonard, and Joseph H. Becker.