Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-25
A FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
An Early Trial Probable for Young Haw-
kins.
Other Local Notes Relating to Persons
md Things From Down
the River. j

Hawkins, the negro boy who was sem
fenced to hang at the last term of the
county court. but who got new trial, will
be rendicted by the grand jury in the
county court today, and it Is understoo
that his case will be brought, up for trial,
If possible, Immediately. With the large
number of gambling cases. which the court
has to dispose of. it is thought that this
term will be one of the busiest the court
has had for some years. Mr.. Leonard
Marbury, the new commonwealth attorney
of the county, has been busy for some time
preparing the indictments for the cases he
will present to the grand jury at this term.
Commonwealth's Attorney Johnson is still
quite sick, and is unable to attend to his
duties.
Police Court.
Mayor Thompson this morning disposed
Of the following cases: Maud Peterson
Rachel Peterson and Ann Peterson, colored,
arrested by Officer Wilkerson, charged with
disorderly conduct. were dismissed, with
reprimand. Martha Stokes, arrested by
officer Hall. charged with disorderly con-
duct, was dismissed for want of evidence.
John Wilkins, arrested by Officer Davis,
charged with an assault and beating his
wife, warrant withdrawn. Three small
white boys, charged with changing switch
on Southern railroad; owing to their size
reprimand. William Madella. colored, ar
rested by officer Smith, charged with steal
ing bottle of whisky from Thos. Downey,
was sent to Jail, subject to the chain gang,
Iovelace, arrested by Officer Young,
charged with being drunk on the street,
were dismissed.
Death of an Alexandrinn.
Capt. ]. D. Beach, who for some years
conducted a row boat lire between this city
and Maryland, died above "Possum Hail.
Friday night. Alkaline Wilson, with whom
he had lived for some time, came to this
city Saturday evening for the purpose of
making arrangements for the funeral, and
while here met Emma Loveace and be-
came intoxicated. They were arrested by
Officer Young and locked up. In the cell
they insisted on being released in order
the funeral. Mayor Thompson, upon being
Informed of the case, dismissed them.
Real Estate Sales.
Capt. r. F. Knox, auctioneer, for VIM. C.
Gould. trustee, Saturday sold at public auc-
ton tract of land containing thirty-seven
and half acres in Fairfax county, below
Mount Vernon, to NJ. B. Harlow. for $40
per acre.
The property of the Lucas estate at the
corner of Fairfax and Gibbons streets, and
Of Horace Page, on upper King. street,
which were offered for sale by O'Neal &
Lunt, were both withdrawn.
Forming ii Board of Directors.
The manager of the Home Telephone Gem
pany in this city Is busily engaged in try
ing to form a local board of directors for his
company, who will have entire control and
management of the affairs here. The board,
it is expected, will be completed today. The
plans for the new exchange here are now
being prepared, and work on the wires will
be begun shortly.
Every train that comes into this city
brings in dozens of "hobos," VINO are caus-
ing any amount of trouble to persons living
on the edge of the city. f..
The Brotherhood of St Andrew reading
rooms. on King street, has proven great
success and is nightly crowded with working
men, reading or playing the various games
Ire laying Of the sewer connection from
the PENNSYLVANIA railroad station to the
Henry street sewer has been, completed and
Is now in use.
Doormat thieves are again plying their
vocation. A gentleman complained to the
police this morning Of the loss of mat from
his front door. go
1t is hoped that at the meeting Of the city
council tomorrow night that the crossing
from the west gate of Christ Church will
be ordered to be relaid, as It IS very badly
needed.
Miss Gould Of New York and Miss Rogers
of Loudoun are the guests of the Misses
Henderson. on Cameron street.