The Washington times., 1894-10-23
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The county court of Alexandria county be-
gan its October term yesterday. Harry
Chandler entered a plea of guilty to case Of
assault and battery, and a fine OF Sl0 was
imposed F. A Goodman, charged with as
sault and cutting, gave bail in the sum of
$50 for his appearance when wanted. j. T.
Drain was admitted TO the bar of the court.
J. I. Petty and j. II. Ross were named as
special constables for Jefferson district. The
county treasurer submitted the delinquent
tax list. and it was ordered to be certified to
the State auditor. The court then adjourned
for the term.
PAYERS are now engaged in repaving the
tracks of the electric railway on Royal street,
south from King, with belgian blocks. An
effort is to be made TO induce the city council
to pave The entire street with belgian blocks.
A drummer for Western liquor firm ap-
peared in Alexandria and started to do busi-
ness without paying the tax of $500 now re-
quired by the State. and which the supreme
court has decided does not conflict with the
interstate commerce law. He was promptly
stopped by the commissioner of revenue
Major George Duffy, and it is understood that
test case is TO be made. The outcome OF the
case will be awaited with interest throughout
the State.
All the plans have now been completed and
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Emerson Saw Works in New Alexandria The
plant when completed will employ about $50
hands. The new plant Of the Frederick Spoke
Works, which is now in process of erection
in New Alexandria, will be completed in a
few days. This factory will also employ a
large number Of hands.
r. j. Linden. superintendent Of police of
Philadelphia. Pa, has written Capt. Web
ster. of the Alexandra police, for information
regarding Cola Cosino, and COeozza Cesne,
two sixteen-year-old Italian musicians. who
disappeared from their home in Philadelphia
about two weeks ago. They are supposed to
be trampiDg about this portion OF Virginia.
Mr. John Shuman, of this city, and Miss
Annie Bumgartner, of Fairfax county, both
well-known young people, were married in
Washington yesterday, and last night when
they returned to this city reception was
rendered them at the home of Mr.. Beauregard
Atwell, on North Royal street. A large num-
ber OF the friends OF the young couple were
present. and they were warmly congratulated
by all.
In the corporation court yesterday a final
decree was entered by Judge Norton in the
chancery suit OF Skidmore VS.. Skidmore. But
little business will now be transacted in the
court until the next term.
The city council will have an important
business meeting tonight and matters of gen.
eral public interest wi II come up for consid-
Grafton.
Mrs. Harriet Men. Smoot, widow of the
late Hezekiah B. Smoot, died at her nome on
st. Asaph and Duke streets yesterday morn
ing after short illness. Mrs. Smoot was the
mother of Messrs. David L. and James
Rector Smoot and Miss Susan Smoot, and
was ninety-one years of age. Her funeral
will take place this evening at o'clock.
Mr.. James Kelley, well-known old rail-
road engineer, long in the employment of the
Virginia Midland Railroad. died yesterday.
Justices O. c. Whittlesey William H. May,
D. w. Whiting, and Drs. Purvis and Gibson
yesterday evening held an examination into
the mental condition of Mrs. May McKenny.
an aged white inmate of the almshouse, and
adiudged her a lunatic. She will be sent to
Staunton for treatment. The poor woman is
very violent and has to be closely watched.
Ike Edney defeated the unknown bantam
weight from Washington, at Potomac Hall,
last night.
Mr.. Charles H. Appich is confined to the
house by sickness.
Some fear has been expressed that shoe
and a hat found on the Norfolk steamer
wharf at the foot of Prince street Yesterday
morning, may have belonged to some person
who has fallen overheard and been drowned
Miss Daisy Judkin, daughter of the Rev.
Mr.. Judkln. OF Charlottesville Va, who has
been visiting the family of Mrs. Thomson on
Prince street, left for her home yesterday
morning.
Mr.. john D. Lannon has returned from
pleasant visit to friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Wilbur r. Kent has gone to Wytheville
to attend the wedding of his brother.
Mr.. George William. of New York, with his
wife and little son. are visiting the family of
Mr.. Russell Phillips on North Washington
street.
Mr.. Champ Walker the ticket agent AT he
Washington and Alexandria Ferry office
here, has gone on a short trip down the
river.
Rev. Father Keneflch, of St. Mary's Church,
has gone to Mount Holley, Westmoreland
county. on mission.
The police authorities here have been
warned to look out for William Forest, a ne