The morning times., 1896-08-09
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Alleged PittSburg and Chicago
SWiud,er ArreS.ed Here.
Suit of 10000 brought Against tho
Southern Railway Company-CSl-
ored Republicans Organize

]. ivan Smith. who was arrested yes
terJay by SergJ. Smith and Officer Ticer,
at the instance OF Detective IL. II. Perkins,
Of PIttsburg, is now Oil his way TO that
CITY to answer to the charge OF com
plCity in scheme by which residents
OF Pittsburg and Chicago were swindled
out of more than 100000.
When fist arrested Vap Smith, declined
to be interviewed. but later in the after
Noon talked freely: 10 a Times reporter. He
stated that he had nothing to Conceal, Il nd
proceeded To give u brief account O. him
self.
Whea asked about o. Phe.ander Stuart,
Charles c. Brain and L. J. Mcmahon, who
deal. he stated tina. lie did not know either
stuart or Mcmahon. but had had a small
TRANSACTION with Brain, in which he, the
former. came out second best. He was
perfectly willing to return to Pttsburg,
<le stated. as he was confident of proving
his innocence. In most OF his real estate
deals he had acted as the agent for other
parties, aad if he had made any mistakes
lie was willing to stand the Consequence.
When asked about the farm he has occu-
pied for the last few weeks at Aunandale,
in Fairfax county. V an Smith a ck mo wlcdged
that he had secured it through u deal for
Chicago suburban lots, from Mrs. N. Hers
man.
Lawrence Washington, a young man
about twenty-four years old, was ar
raigned before Mayor Thompson last night
on the serious charge of having seduced
Miss Elizabeth Williams, under promise OF
marriage. The examination was held be-
hind closed doors and the testimony was
sensational. The young lady, who is a
pretty brunette of about twenty years,
gave her testimony in a straightforward
manner. She stated that young Wash
ington had been her chosen company for
the past seven years, and had on many
occasions promised to marry her.
The offense charged, the young lady
said. was committed about four months
ago. The fact that he was physically her
superior was the cause OF her present
unfortunate condition.
The prisoner was represented by Mr..
Eugene R. Taylor, and in the absence of
Commonwealth's Attorney Marbury Mayor
Thompson reserved his opinion.
Messrs. ]. r. Cation and George D. John
ston. counsel for E. b. Cliff, administrator
of James b. Gift yesterday entered suit
In the circuit court for the city against
the Southern Railway Company for $l0,-
900. James Cliff, son OF L. Il. Cliff,
was killed by the cars of the Southern
Railway Company July 10. The accident
occurred ill the Wilkes street tunnel.
John browns has been removed from his
position as watchman of the post office
building in this city His successor will
have to pass u civil service examination
and be capable OF running an engine in
connection with 4 steam-heating appa-
ratus. which Will soon be introduced in the
building.
Mr. Clarence L. Brodus. eldest son Of the
late James Madison Brodus, of this city,
died at his homo in Gor,ionsy ycster-
day. He formerly resided in Alexandria
He lost bis right arm in the Confederate
cause.
John B. Ford of Fairfax county was
for assauiung Gordon Magruder. five
year-old boy, who. Ford charged, was
stealing apples.
Noble T. jackson, a veteran Of the late
war. died at the Confederate Soldiers
Home at Richmond a few days since.
The deceased was brother Of James T.
Jackson, who was toe proprietor OF the
Marshall House In this city.
The Coiorcd Republican Club OF the
First ward has been organized by the
election of the following officers: Will