The morning times., 1896-09-05
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Attempted H0ld-Up of a Carrier
by TrampS.
No Description of the Assatlants.
schools Open Next Week.

Another hold-up by tramps occurred in
this city yesterday morning. Letter Carrier
G. A. Padgett was the victim. Mr. Padgett
was making his morning delivery, and when
nearing the railroad bridge which crosses
the canal at the extreme northern end OF
Leestreet n hewasapproachedbyt
One OF them asked him the time, and as he
reached for his watch the second tramp
grabbed the letter carrier by the arms and
attempted to relieve him OF his watch.
Mr.. Padgett gave the fellow kick in the
stomach. and was about TO tackle his COIN
panon when he saw two oother tramps, who
had been IN hiding. making toward him.
Mr.. Padgett then turned and ran into town.
AS soon Sas the police heard OF the affair
they Immediately communicated with the
city postoffice. They state that the
officials OF that institution failed to give
them the Information requested. As soon as
the police succeeded in obtaining descrip-
ton OF the tramps they made vigorous
attempt TO locate them. Several tranips
were arrested last night by the police.
A stir has been caused among tile mer-
chants of Alexandra who use electric
current for running fans and light ma
chinery, by an order issued by the South
ern Tariff Association OF Insurance Com
panies that they will have to discontinue
the use of the current, have their policies
Cancelled or submit to q higher rate Of
agents are opposed to the recent action
of the tariff association. There Is a strong
probability that u mutual fire insurance
company will be instituted.
John A = Marshall yesterday reported to
the police that several houses owned by
him on King and Henry streets have re-
Gently been entered by thieves, who cut
the lead water pipes.
The board Of fire wardens have ordered
fire hydrant to be placed at the corner
Of Royal and Princess streets.
The Democrats of Alexandria county will
hold meeting at Walker sclool-house on
Thursday next at 7:30 p. m. Hon. john
F. RiXey, Democratic candidate for Con-
gress, will be the orator ofthe occasion.
In the police court yesterday Jack Lee,
arrested for gambling, was fined So;
d. F. Clarke of Philadelphia, for abusive
language to woman, was fined SO;
Dr. s. Is. Hicks and Frank Hoffa of Washing
ton, charged with selling eyeglasses with
out license, were dismissed; Laura
Robinson, for keeping an unlicensed dog,
was fined $3.50; Mary j. jenkins, for main
tanning anusanc wasfined So and Michael
Meador, for keeping an unlicensed dog and
also for keeping hogs within the corporate
limits, was fined 81. Sixteen tranps
were sent to the chain gang for ten days
each.
The city school board reelected oil OF
the teachers and substitutes for the present
year. The schools will be opened next
week.
Carroll. the little son of Mr.. F. G. Rogers,
was painfully injured yesterday evening by
the explosion OF a cartridge. The little
fellow attempted to explode the cartridge
with a stone. The ball struck him in the
leg.
Capt. j. Henry Rives will speak at the Re-
publican meeting to be held at the opera
house in this City in the near future.
Hundreds of persons in this city were
= watching the electric cars yesterday, as it
was reported that Ii Hung Chang intended
passing over that route on his way to Mount
Vernon. When the special ambassador
reaches this city today he will be greeted
by thousands Of persons
The congregation of the NJ. E. Church
South has determined not to rebuild their
church until next spring. The trustees
have been instructed to negotiate loan
of $1,000 to assist in defra ying the cost
OF rebuilding Thomas Nelson will be
awarded the contract, he being the 10 west
bidder.
A house in Baggott's row, on Peyton
street, was slightly damaged by fire Thurs
day evening.
Mr. r. w. Joyce has gone to Newark, n.
j., on business connected with the civil
service commission.
Miss Rebecca Daingerfield is the guest
of the Misses Moore, at Fairfax.
Miss Mamie Lyles is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
moved from Charlottesville to this city
Mr.. Arthur Lambert and family of st.
Louis are visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Anna Summers has returned from
Dalesville, Nd, where she spent the sum-
mef.