Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-02
The DEATH OF KENNARD.-The death of

ready Deen noted. kennard, before his death,
made a will and signed a dying statement as to
the occurrences which led to his death, and
which, in no material particular, differs from
the facts already published.
% Saturday morning an inquest was held.
The first witness examined was Mrs, Emma X
Frawner, wife of the prisoner, whose testimony
was more favorable. to the accused than that
heretofore made. Since the death of Kennard
she appears to be much more favorably dispos-
ed towards her husband. The testimony as to
the talk that led to the shooting was in sub
stance the same as that which has already been
published, except that she testified that after
an excited conversation between Kennard and
Frawoer at Mrs. Taylor's door, Frawner left
the door and walked down Ninth street; that
Kennard followed him, and after they had
gone a short distance Frawner said, Go back,
| tell you but Kennard still kept on, when
Frawner said, If you don't 90 back I'll put
your light out; l have warned you about going
with my wife for the last time." Kennard still
kept on following, when Frawner pushed him
back, drew his pistol and shot, and KcDnard
came back to Mrs. Taylor's porch, saying,
I'm shot,"
Robt. Hodgkiss, who was sitting on the steps
opposite the place where the shooting occur
red, could not tell whether Kennard was fol-
lowing Frawner or not. He cav one man throw
his hand up, then saw the flash of a pistol and
heard the report, but could give no details of
any conversation.
Detective McDevitt testified as to Frawner's
arrest, DR.. Duncanson testified as to the wound,
and DR.. Hartigan as to the autopsy.
James Taylor testified, contradicting some of
| Mrs. Frawner's statements, and the jury re-
turned a verdict that Kennard came to his
death from a wound 10 the abdomen inflicted
by John Frawner." Frawner is still in Jail, but
will be brought out on habeas corpus to-
row and bail offered. 1t is understood that Mrs.
Frawner acknowledges her intimacy with Ken
Dard, but expresses her desire now to return to
her husband and give him such assistance as is
in her power.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT The east bound train
on the Virginia Midland Railroad due here at
$40 on Saturday evening, in charge of Conduc-
tor Rudd, met with an accident near I've
River, which disabled the engine, but
Injured no one. New rails have recently been
laid near the point where the accident occurred,
and when the train reached that point it ran off
the track, it is supposed in consequence of the
spreading of the rails. The engine (No. 81
was considerably injured, but another locomo.
tive was on hand, and the train was brought
on With but slight delay, reaching here fortv
minutes behind time, at 7:04.
A New NEBUCHADNEzzAR.- One of the
policemen while passing along the commons
north Of the city, Friday evening, found a young
man lying prone on the earth and taking hand
fuls Of grass which he chewed aud ate with seem
ing relish. On going up and questioning him
be said he was TOO weak to walk, and had had
nothing to eat for eighteen hours. The CHART
able man Immediately procured him some tea
and crackers, and then gave him brandy and
brought him to the station house, where he
laid apparently in a stuper for fourteen hours.
Police REpoRr-MAYoR's OFFGcE.--Albert
Brown, for abusing Nancy Cook, was fined
50 90.
David Watkins, on complaint of exposure in
market; case postponed.
VIM. Howard, for riotous conduct at the
steamboat wharf, was fined s.. SO.
George Young, from Washington, for OBJ
structlpg an officer while in the discharge of
his duty, was fined So. so.
A colored man, for riotous conduct, was fined !
So. so.
COURT News During the month of July |
there were twenty deeds admitted to record in |
the Corporation Court, but only seven marriage
licenses granted.
The Corporation Court, Judge Lowe, opens
Its August term next week. There are no crimi- |
nal cases tor trial, and the docket is made up
OF old cases entirely.
Nine marriage licenses were issued from, and
thirteen deeds admitted to record 10 the Clerk
Office of the County Court last month.
RELIGIOUS SEvIcEs YESTERDAY. The at
tendance at the various places of public wor-
ship in the city, yesterday, was not as large as
usual, probably owing to the threatening con-
dltlon OF the weather. At St. Paul's Church
Rev. DIR. Walker preached in the morning, |
and at Christ Church Rev. Mr.. Hubbard
preached at night. With these exceptions the
resident clergy filled their respective pulpits. |
The committees of the Young Mems Christian
Association were at work as usual.
TEACHERS INSTITUTE. The session of the
Maryland Teachers Association will take place
on the days proposed for the meeting of our
Teachers Institute, aud as the Hon. NJ. A.
Newell Is expected to attend the former, the
time for the latter has been fixed for the 23d
aud Oath inst. Mr.. N. besides being State
Superintendent, is Principal of the Normal
School, and therefore eminently fitted TO give
normal instruction.
A FLEET IN THE RIvER.-All the SHIPPERS
arriving up report the Potomac river fuller of
vessels than ever before since the military
movements during the war. Capt. Harper, Of
the steamer Sue, counted yesterday los vessels
between Point Lookout and Rozier's Bluff. It
ls said that at night the river seemed almost
Illuminated with the vessels lights that shone
in every direction.
MEETING OF RESPECT. 1t will be seen that
a meeting of the officers and soldiers of the late
Confederate army hereabouts, are called to at
tend q meeting Tomorrow evening at the Cor.
poratlon Court room, to pass resolutions of re-
greet 10 the memory of the late Gen. Pickett.
Tur RrnIrcEn Dol Inn Eonnn III.