Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-15
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Proposed Extension of the Electric Railway
to Washington.
An Unknown Man Killed Near Four.
Mile Run-Cases Before the
Police Court.

The body of an unknown tramp was pick
ed up alongside the tracks of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad at Four-Mile Run, between
this city and Washington, yesterday even
ing, having been killed, it is supposed, by
the 6:15 pm. train from Washington. The
remains were brought to Demaine's under
taking establishment in this city to be pre-
pared for burial.
DIR. Purvis. the coroner summoned jury
last evening, consisting Of Julian Denealt,
William Webster, DR.. Milhollen, I. H.
Evans J. T. Roberts and James Johnson.
Engineer Robey said that he did all that
he could do to prevent the accident. When
the man was first seen he was only 100
yards away. He blew the danger whistle
and reversed mis- engine. That was all he
could do.
The testimony of the crew Of the train
was about the same as that of the en-
gineer The following verdict was renaer-
ed: 1--WE, the jury. find that the said
stranger came to his death by being struck
ern railroad, on the north-bound track,
train leaving Alexandria at $50 pm. The
engineer gave crossing and danger signals
prior to the accident, which was due to the
and employees are exempt from all blame"
Nearly every bone in the body was
broken.
Electric Road to Washington.
1t is said that the preliminary arrange
ments for the extension of the electric rail-
way to Washington have been completed,
and the contract for the use of the Long
bridge signed. DR.. Abbott, president Of the
re ad. says the engines for the Washington
power house are now being built, and will
soon be ready.
Walked While Asleep.
News has been received in this city from
Beckhan, that his youngest son. Master
George Ross Beckham, while walking in his
sleep Tuesday night last, stepped out OF
second-story window and fell to the
ground, q distance of thirty feet badly in
juring his right knee. Physicians were
hastily summoned, and at this time are I'M
able to determine the extent of hts injuries,
as the injured limb is so badly swollen. A
letter received this morning states that lie
is resting quietly and doing as well as could
be expected under the circumstances.
Police Court.
In the police court this morning Justice
Thompson presided and disposed of the
following cases: Andrew Jackson, charged
with assaulting Mary Gray, colored, fired
$40; George MCCuen, charged with indecent
conduct, case continued until tonight at
o'clock; Mat. Williams, charged with being
drunk and disorderly conduct, fined s. or
" IL,
charged with allowing gambling on his
premises, case dismissed
Another Horse and Buggy Stolen,
The police have been requested to look out
for dark roam pony, with short name
and TAIL attached to a black top buggy
which was stolen from parties in Washing
ton yesterday.
The Charge Not Sustained.
Monday last a telegraph operator named
Smith complained to Officer Atkinson that
there was game of draw poker going on
over the store of Mr.. W. S. Brown, Just OBJ
poste the local depot, and Officer Atkinson
sWore out warrant for Browns arrest,
When the case came up before Justice
thompson in the police court this morning
1t was developed that Smith had made the
complaint through Spite on account of
grudge against Brown, and of his own
knowledge could not swear that gambling
was going on: he had only heard SO. Sew
eral witnesses in the case failed to show
that the game was going on as alleged, and
Mr.. Brown was acquitted.
Notes.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Smoot have returned
from the White Sulphur.
Capt. and Mrs. George A. Mushback have
returned from their European tour
Today being the feast of the assumption
appropriate services were held in ST. Mary's
Church at and 0 am.
Mr.. Flint. the new superintendent of the
electric railway. has taken charge of the
line.
There will be a shadow dance at Riverside
Park tonight and a cake walk at New
Alexandria.
La Fayette Council and Alexandria Coun-
Gil, Jr. Order U. A. NJ, held their regular
weekly meetings last night.
Mr.. H. S. Wattles has gone to Asbury
Park, N. ].
The lawn party at Del Ray last night was
very much of a success.
Mr. George H. Robinson has returned
from Colonial Beach, where he has been in
camp for ten days.