Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
Good, Long Sentences for Men Found
Guilty of Assault.

Guilty Of Assault.
After The Stars report closed yesterday
David Thompson, one of the negroes who
assaulted and robbed Mrs. Sefer Blouse on
January 10, was brought up for trial and
found guilty and sentenced to eight years
in the penitentiary. Inasmuch as this will
be the second term Of each of these negroes
in the Virginia penitentiary five years will
be added to each of their sentences, &C
cording to the statute, and SO Joseph Jones
and James Coleman who received sem
tence of twelve years each, as stated in
The Star, will each have to serve seven
teen years, while Thompson VIII have thir-
teen years to serve. The verdict of the
juries in these cases meets with general APP
prevail, and it is hoped and thought will
put stop, for time at least, TO the per-
secution of Mr.. and Mrs. Blouse, who have
on account of their ignorance. been the
target for this class of people. At the close
of the court yesterday afternoon three col
cred women from Washington, Lilly Brown,
Alice Rogers and Fanny Thompson, Of a
very unsavory character, who had come
down as witr esseS for the defense. were
arrested and will be tried for perjury.
stay of execution for thirty days was
granted in ThompSon'S case to hear argu-
ment for a new trial.
The Charity Committee.
All Of the groceries, provisions and cloth
ing sent to the relief committee for the
suffering poor have been distributed and
the committee are about to disband. They
will be glad, however, If such as wish to
do will donate money or orders for sup
plies, and they will from their homes see
that it reaches only the proper hands. The
ladies now have in the treasury about
s215, which they will distribute at once to
those most in need. There are still great
many cases of restitution among the me-
chanics and other laborers, who are I'M
willing to ask for help, but who are really
in need Of it.
The Literary Class.
The literary class, composed Of teachers
of the public schools which has hereto
fore held its meetings Friday nights,
but which at its last meeting changed to
Monday night, held an interesting meeting
in Peabody building last night, most Of
the members being in attendance. Prof.
VIM. H. Greenwich occupied the chair The
subjects discussed We're physiology, elo-
cution, spelling and school government.
These meetings are particularly instruc-
tive and result in great benefit to the
teachers.
R. E. Lee Camp Confederate Veterans,
held a regular meeting last night, with
Commander VIM. A. Smoot in the chair.
Only routine business was transacted.
The sleighing on King street continues
good and last night a number of SleghS
We're out.
There will be a called meeting of the
committee having in charge the concert
for the benefit of the Relief Hook and Lad
der Company on Thursday next.
Mr.. w. F. H. Finke is in the city for q
short stay.
Charles Thompson, who was the editor
and proprietor of the Morning Bulletin, is
critically i'll at his home in Washington.
Regular service will be held at St. PauPs
Church tomorrow afternoon.
Capt. and Mrs. George A. Mushback have
returned from Old Point.
A musical entertainment for the benefit
Of St. Paurs Sunday school building fund
will be given at the lee ture room Of the
church tonight.
Mr. John Hughes started yesterday
of 81. Mr.. Hughes says man has no need
Of food when he is not at work.
The skating the cove has been excel
lent all day and large numbers of people
went there to enjoy 1t.
Flave Lam. who has been stevedore
around the wharves In this city for the
past thirty years, narrowly escaped death
this morning. While engaged in unloading
a cargo of phosphate he slipped and fell
through the hatchway. He was picked up
and carried to his home. His injuries Will
not prove fatal.
Mayor Strauss disposed of the following
cases this morning: Sarah Parker, arrest
ed by officer Griffin. charged with fntimt-
dating a witness. forfeited 81 collateral.
Thos Henry. arrested b. Detectives Web
ster and Hall, charged with deserving from
the United States marine corps, held until
heSeoud be sent for.