The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-03

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PROPRIETOR BUCKED, GAGGED AMI
RoBBED.-This morning about 62 o'clock
Q colored man in the employ of Mr.. james
Myers, who keeps wood and coal estab-
lishment in that delectable place known as
Locust alley, knocked at the door of his
shop for the purpose, of gaining admission,
as was his usual mode, but not receiving
any response to- his summons he became
alarmed and reused the neighborhood.
An entrance was quickly forced, and those
who first entered were shocked at the sight
that met their gaze. In the centre of the
floor, along either side of which were piled
high stacks OF wood and coal, was the pro-
prietor Of the shop stretched at full length
on his back, with his feet tied, a piece of
wood in his mouth, and a stick of wood
on each arm to prevent his turning over.
MI. Myers was in an unconscious state,
and had he lain much longer in the condi-
ton in which he was found, it is highly
probable he would have died. His friends
summoned medical aid and removed him
to the St. Charles hotel, where he lies in q
critical condition. 1t IS said that the rob-
Of midnight and daybreak. 1t is supposed
that he was aroused by them on the pre-
tence of making a purchase, and when he
opened the door they overpowered
him with little trouble, doubtless, as
he is a very old man, robbed him of
his money, which was about $3.50,
and placed him in the condition as above
stated. No clue has as yet been obtained
to the perpetrators of the dastardly act,
but it was evidently done by parties we'll
aware of the old mans habits. Detectives
have the matter in hand, and we hope soon
TO chronicle the arrest of the miscreants.
0ATHrRR1rLIL1Na SCENE on MAIN
STREET-NARRow ESCAPE OF MISS
MATTE OULD.-Yesterday afternoon
Miss Matte, daughter of Judge Ould, was
the heroine of an adventure which, in its
elimination, made the hearts of all observ-
ers leap into their Threats. She had just
seated herself upon a melted horse in
front of her fathers residence lat the cor
ner of Clay and Twelfth ~streets) to &C.
company Judge B. w. Lacy, delegate
from New Kent, on an equestrian .jaunt,
when the animal dashed off at a rapid
rate through Twelfth street into Governor
and down Governor into Main. Several
CoIoISO ulcH Tall Uut Ut uilIcT6nt puiulS
to stop the runaway, but the intrepid
rider, who retained her composure as we'll
as her hold of the reins, called to them to
desist. At that juncture Charles Rose,
white, driver for one of John Harris
hacks, was driving slowly up Main street,
and perceiving the approach of the runa-
way purposely halted his team across
Governor street. In q second the flying
steed was close upon the hack horses, and
essayed to- ~o'erleap them. mas he
did so, Miss Ould sprang to the box of
the hack and was caught by the strong
arm of Rose. The horse collided with the
hack team and was thrown down by the
conclusion. Several persons then rushed
up and securely held the three frightened
animals. Miss Ould was escorted into the
Bank of Commerce, where she received
every attention. She was not only unhurt.
but almost free from emotional excitement,
and calmly related to her friends the par
ticulars Of her unwilling flight. Judge
Lacy oon arrived and accompanied Miss
Ould to her home