Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-03
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Gambling Implements Stolen While in
Custody of the Court
Singular Case of Burglary Under the
Noses of the P0lice-A Sportsman
Shot In the Eye.

was entered by burglars some time during
last Thursday night and the 1000 para
phernalia Of the gamblers, Nelson and Fos-
ter. which was captured by Sheriff Palmer
about two months ago, was taken. 1t will
be remembered that the sheriff raided the
place kept by these men on the Virginia
side Of the river. opposite Georgetown, and
found the games In full blast. The propri-
etors and their entire outfit were captured,
and the case will come up at the October
term of the court before Judge Chichester,
the men now being out On bail. Their
paraphernalia, which is very handsome,
was stored in the court house, to be used
as evidence against them. 1t was rumored
some weeks ago that an effort would be
made by the gamblers to get possession of
1t and a strict watch was kept to Illustrate
any such designs. Lately, however, the
night Waterman had somewhat relaxed his
vigilance, and the suppositfon Is that, TAX
ing advantage Of the cloudy and threaten
ing weather on Thursday night, the thieves
made an entrance by forcing a window
while the Waterman was asleep and carried
the stuff to the wharf in a wagon, where
1t was loaded on the little steamer Cecil
and carried to Washington. The police on
duty in that section of the city reported to
Capt. Webster the fact that a wagon had
passed down the street at a late hour that
night. but they supposed 1t was market
wagon. Capt. Webster thought OF the
outfit stored in the court house, and, be-
coming suspicious, sent an officer to inquire
If everything was all right The watch
man, Frank Lovejoy, told the officer, ac-
cording to his report, that the articles were
securely locked up. He claims however,
that the officer made no special reference
to the paraphernalta and said nothing OF
Capt Webster's suspicious.
A searching investigation will be made
into the case. and 1t Is rumored that there
bo sfo dtccloS1roa made
Shot in the Eye.
Mr.. John Reed. a well-known young man
in this. city, while shooting in the marsh
Yesterday morning, was struck in the eye
by several bird shot from the gun OF Mr..
Perry Angelo. who was hunting near him.
the shot were nearly spent, or
both of his eyes would have been ruined.
DR.. Smith was unable to say whether or
not the sight in the injured eye would
be destroyed, and he sent Mr.. Reed to
specialist in Washington for treatment.
Death of Miss Fawcett.
Miss Lucy Fawcett, one of the best
known anu most christianity women of
this city. passed away at Garfield Hospital
in Washington yesterday morning. She
had been critically i'll from typhoid fever
for several weeks, but her many friends
In this city hoped that the crisis would
soon be passed and she would ultimately
recover. Her death was learned Of with
the deepest regret by every one, Miss Faw-
cett having endeared herself 10 every one
with whom she came in contact by her
charitable acts. kind words and gentle dis
position. She was the originator OF the
Society for the Prevention CT Cruelty to
Animals in this city, and was always fore
most in every movement for the good OF
mankind or the animal kingdom.
Her funeral will take place from the
of her brother-in-law. Mr.. G.
VIM. Ramsey, on Cameron street, at 8
)'clcck this afternoon.
The New b. and o. Depot.
The new freight station of the b. and O.
railroad was opeIed for business in this
city yesterday. Mr.. D. p Hurley will be
the ;reigh. agent snd will have charge of
the agency at Shepherds, across the river
also. Mr.. John B. Waller, for many years
with the Southern railway in the general
offices in Washington; win be the chief
clerk in charge here. and Mr.. L. A. Latch
ford Will b. the telegraph operator.
In the Mayors Court.
Mayor Thompson disposed of the follow
ing cases this morning: Harry Brown
lwhite), drunk and disorderly. fined $3.50;
Walter Hendricks (coloreO and Charles
Treadway (white), two members Of the
crew of a schooner hailing from Brooklyn.
lined s. each for being drunk and disor-
lerly; Jim Davis and Lettie Quill. both col
bred, $ and costs or ninety days for fight
ng and Indecent conduct.
Person al and General Notes. :
Mr.. Montrcse Houck Of New York Is Wis.,
ting his father, Mr.. Alonzo Houck, on
South Fairfax street. . ..-. .... "a.
Mr.. A. w. Armstrong and family have re-
turned from Yellow Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Fred. Klaus, jr., Is quite sick at her
home on North Pitt street.
Mr.. William NJ. Uhler has gone to Mar
insburg, w. Va, on visit
Miss Annie Summers has returned from
/ pleasant visit of some weeks in the
county.
A large crowd went to the cake walk at
New Alexandria last night.
Mr. j. Keith James of this city Is en-
ragged on the organization of a drummers'
association here, the object Of which is to
'eguIate the prices and insure their fixed