Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-17

torpev Msrbury assisted by Mes5rs. Jonn
nj Johnson and Jsmas &. Cation.
Complimentary EXCUgsIoN.-The ex-
cursion to the employees ofthe &. q ID. Rail-
road system Yes.er day was one of the most
pleasant that ever left this city, and was at
tended by about 500 railroad men, their fam.
lies and friends. The train consisted OF
seven coaches, and left this city about
O'Clock, stopping at the various stations
along the line Of that road. The train was
in charge OF Capt Henry Hiden. Master OF
Trains, who personally conducted he affair
to the entire satisfaction OF those present.
The excursiopists reached Paeonian Springs
sktut IL O'Clock, and after settling them.
seyes In the various shady groves, the wei
come address to the party was delivered by
MIR. Yardley Brown, the editor OF the Lou
doun Telephone who is the efficient secre-
tary Of The springs company. 10 renly TO
this Rev. DR.. Carson, OF the NJ. Z. Church
South, made an appropriate speech, snd In
behalf OF the railroad emp oyess offered the
folio wing resolutions
Resolved, That the thanks of the five hundred
e1cuIsionists Of Alexsnd1is, representing the s.
s D. railroad sy stem are due, and are here By ten
dered Mr.. 7. o. Troy, superintendent, for his
generous consideration in originating this most
ing the train for the day.
Resolved That our thsnks are due, and are
hereby tender,d the Paeonian Springs Company
for their broad br asted hospitality in welcoming
us TO their springs and ground also that we otter
our earnest wishes for their abundant success.
Resolved, That the thanks of the whole party
are due and are hereby rendered, Mr.. Henry
Hidden, Master of Trains, for tho able manner in
which he personally conducted the whole affair
Committee William NJ King, john Grigg,
hoTl En11x
w Pteitymau, George W. Keys, Frank Larmsn,
William E. Latham, g. e. Pickin, B. Moore, Nj.
Norris, c. W. Sands and John Bsyiss
The party was made to have an excellent
time through the efforts of Mr.. Yardley
Brown, who took the visitors to the moRt
prominent views OF the resort, from which
points they could see the Blue Ridge noun
talns in most of it grandeur, and also
through The efforts OF Mrs. Geo. w. keyes,
Mrs. Capt. Wilkins, Mrs. 81. T. Pitts, snd
the wives OF the other conductors present.
No excursion WAS ever conducted with
more pleasure to the party and originator5
than this. They arrived here about S O'Clock.
EXCITING TRIAL yesterday evening
Copetabe oipple went to the house on east
Princess street recently occupied by Cspitola
Crossmsn to levy an attachment on the fur
Muir. he took with him Mr.. G. H Hinken
and the lstter's team, In which to bring
swsy the furniture When the constable
reached the premises be found it in posses
sion of Mr.. John Amber Smith, OF Wash
ington. who claimed that he had charge of
the contents of the house for the owner, his
client. Mr. Smith became much excited
when Constable Supple made known his or
rand, defed him to enter the house, became
abusive, and said there would be another
Smith affsir" In Alexandria II the officer
dared to enter the house. In the meantime
Mr.. Hinkep had entered the house, where
upon he was locked,in room by Mr.. Smith
Constable Sippie. on being threatened, st
once went to the station house for an officer,
and returning had MIR. Smith arrested. The
latter was taken before Mayor Strauss on
the charge of interfering with an officer In
the discharge of bis duty. At the trial Mr..
Smith again became much excited and abus
i've, saying that he vas being prosecuted De-
cause he was republican. Several times
he had to be threatened with imprisonment
for contempt OF court, and when the evil
dence was finally heard he was held under
ball ia the SUN of 500 for his appearance
before the next grand jury on charge OF
interfering with an officer while in the ois-
charge OF his duty. mr.. II, i. LUCAS oeoo"e
Mr.. Smiths bondsmsn and the latter was
Recessed and returned to Washington. A.
ter the trial Constable Supple proceeded to
make his levy on the furniture, which be re-
moved from the house
CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge J (. NJ.
Norton presiding The will of w. II. Muir
was admitted to probate and Mrs. Mary A.
Muir qualified as exscutrix. The deceased
bequeathed his entire estate to his widow.
Rev. W. 81. McAllister was granted per-
mission to perform the rites OF matrlmony.
Conway Vs. Conway, final decree.
Lsadbestsr, guardian, vs.. Grimes ct al,
L. Msrbury appointed special commissioner
to convey property.
Edward Schiller aud Harry Poss, Indicted
for robbery, appeared In court ard gave
bond for their ,pearsnce at the next term
Com. ys. JEFF Phillips, indicted for murder;
trial set for the fourth day OF the October