Evening star., 1896-10-24
ALExAN DRiAI J, AFFAIRS.
George Phillips Dies E16msInjuries Caused
by d Fall.
Secret Marriage Disclosed - Local
Notes of 'GeneraI,and Especial
Interest tOd Residents.

George Phillips, the brcklayer who was
hurt by new brick shimney falling on
him yesterday morning. died at his home
yesterday afternoon shortly after o'clock
from internal injuries. Mr.. Phillips had
been at work building new overhanging
chimney on the blacksmith shop of George
Rote on Payne street, when it suddenly
gave way and fell OF him, knocking him
backward into box of scrap iron. Mr..
Phillips was cut about the head and ap-
parently unhurt in other ways. He got up
ard walked to a box, where he sat down,
anc IN reply to an inquiry said he was not
much hurt, and would be all right in few
minutes. Feeling Iather bad. he went
INTO the ohce attached to the blacksmith
shop to lie down. Just as Mr. Rote return
ed to the shop, about 3:15 o'clock, Phillips
awoke. callirg loudly for water, of which
ne partook In large quantities. A physician
was haStlly sent for, but before one could
Teach hl3 side Phillips had died. DR.. VIM.
X. Purvis made an examination, and it was
fcund that the blow on the head had caused
a slight fracture, and on his right side just
ABOVE mis- waist was a large bruise. Dr.
fCrVis deemed an inquest unnecessary, and
decided that death had been caused by in
ternal injuries.
Married Secretly.
It has just become known that Mr. Avery
OF this city, and Miss Grace PIoutts Of
Washington were married secretly at the
residence of Rev. L. H. Kern in this city
on July 16 last. From what can be learn
ed OF the marriage 1t appears that Mr..
flttenour had not reached his majority
taking the matter In their own hands they
went to the clerks Office OF the corpora
uon court where u license was procured
and the knot tied. Mr.. Rittenour told his
mother of the affair last night and today
all is as quiet as If the marriage bells had
rung out loud and long
The Alexandria Assembly,
The first german Of the season under
the auspices of the Alexandria Assembly
was given In McBurney's Hall last night
and was largely attended, many being
present from Washington, Baltimore and
elsewhere. Music was furnished by the
Little German Band and a delightful even
ing spent.
Alexandria Prohibition Club.
The Alexandria Prohibition Club will
have Its last mass meeting of the campaign
In the Opera House on Monday, October 2G.
Mr.. Edward Higgins of Baltimore and
dresses
Police Court.
Mayor Thompson had only one case to
dispose of in the police court this morning,
that of Ernest Travers, charged with de-
facing the property of Hugh Studer and
assault and teating Grace Nevitt, one Of
the demi- monde, for, which he was fined
$l4, In default of which he will go to Jail
Tor forty days subject to the chain gang.
Brevfties.
Mr.. James Jeffries, who for a number of
years past has been baggage master at the
Southern railway depot, In this city, died
yesterday.
An attempt Is being made to bring about
a joint debate between Mr. S. G. Brent.
representing the sound money democracy,
and A. A. Lipscomb, representing the free
silverItes.
Chief Webster Of the police force has been
requested to lcok out for a number of BIZ
cycles stolen in Washington.
The civil service commission will hold an
examination for postal clerks and letter
carriers in this city December and g.
Strikes on the chain gang are becoming g
fl equent. The bread and water diet, how
ever. seems to be an effective cure
Miss Eliza Da.ngerfieIdh has returned
from visit to Charlottesville
Mr.. j. r. Cation will address the BRYAN
Scwall and Rixey Club Monday night
Potomac Lodge, LO.O.F., held a regular
meeting last night
The registration books have been open all
day, and many have registered.