The morning times., 1896-05-07
JAIL BIRDS STILL FREE
Nothing But Rumors in Plaos of
the Escaped Prisoners.
Councils Committee on Light and
Finance TO Consider Propost-
tion to Light the City.

Inc jail in THIS city yesterday morning, as
reported in The Evening Times, is the
theme Of general conversation. The action
of Guard Hayes in assuring the police
Officers that Michael Thomas was safely
locked III his cell when they called there
yesterday morning. Is condemned.
Constable Webster and the entire police
force of the city have been diligently
searching the entire neighborhood in hopes
of obtaining some clue us to the where
abouts or tie Jail breakers.
A report was received at police head
quarters late yesterday evening that five
men had been seen passing through New
Alexandria early in the morning who an
swered the description OF the men wanted.
1t is stated by Il man who was in a
sand scow off Jones Point curly yesterday
morning that the saw a person cross the
river III hatteau shortly after the eX-
citement at Mrs. Thomas house. 1t is
thought that this may have been Thomas
and that he is making an effort to reach
his old home in New Jersey.
Every bit of inforrraton obtainable is
eagerly sought by the police.
The escape of the five prisoners, occurring
so shortly after the difficulty at the JAIL
when Gambler was locked out by the guard,
who attempted to shoot him, together with
the fact that three prisoners have esca ped
from the almsbouse III as many ays causes
Indignation, and presents the appearance
that prisoners cannot be held In the Alex
andria prisons. 1t is expected that an in
vestigatiOn of the state of affairs will be
made, and If the prisons are not, IS is
claimed by the officials, i'll proper condi-
ton, they will be made So
Mrs. Thomas has been prostrated since
the attempt made by her husband to force
an entrance into her house. Her condil ION
was such yesterday that she was removed
from her home to that of eghbor
Mike Thomas and "Reddy' Martin, two
of the escaped prisoners, are regarded as
dangerous criminals. Thomas, as stated
i'll The Times, shot his wife three times and
then assaulted her with an AK. "Reddy"
Martin has the reputation of having killed
three men, and about six months ago shot
five times at man near st. Asaph
Junction.
The joint committee on light nd finance
Will meet tonight to consider the prop0-
sition of Mr.. Miller of Washington. who
offers TO light the city by electricity for
S5,100 per annum. The city at present
owns the gas works and electric light
plant, though many efforts have been made
by individuals to get control OF them. II
the joint committees should report favor
ably on the proposition OF Mr.. Miller the
matter will meet with opposition in the
city council
The schooner Uriah Horncr. which left
Washington Tuesday night. colided with
the schooner Mary E. nenty. which was
anchored in the river off this city The
boats then drfted and fouled the steamer
Florence. which was lying at the dock
north of the Washington ferry wharf.
The yawl boat belonging 10 one of the
vessels was smashed in the collision.
Judge Nicol, in the circuit court for the
city, yesterday evening rendered an opin-
ion on tire motion OF Mrs. Dr. Arthur
Snowden for the removal of r. S. Windsor
from the eXecutorship of the estate of
the late D. A. Windsor. The executors
power is revoked and annui!ed by the de-
CiSiOn, to which an appeal was noted
The late u. A. Windsor had large in
terest in brick manufactures, number
of buildings and the Malone site in Wash
ington. Mrs. SnOwden is q sister OF Mr..
r. 5. Windsor. and made the motion for
his removal from the eXecutorship OF the
estate on the grounds that he was incom-
petent to manage the affairs.
In the police court yesterday Walter
Smith was fined $3.50 for assaultug
George Malrey.
The Alexandria Water Company has de-
clarci a semi-annual dividend of $3.50 per
share. Mr.. II. X Burke, chairman OF the
commit tee on streets. of the city council
appeared before the beard Of directors of
the company to see il snre arrangement
could be made between the city and the
company by which public hydrauts could
be substituted for the old-faShioned public
pump now II use in this city.
Stewart Washington. well-known col
ored resident. for number of years en-
plOyed by Messrs. Agnew & Company. died
Tuesday.
Matte Wade. demi-ir onde, who was
q
days. has made her escape from that in
stitution. This is the second escape from
the farm within three days. 1t was re-
ported yesterday that Robert Taylor. the
negro who escaped Sunday night, was in
the city. but he eluded the police.
James Bull and Howard Patterson, two
fifteen-year-oId boys. from Woodbury., a
suburb of Baltimore were picked up by
the police yesterday. and the Baltimore
authorities were notified. 1t is supposed
they are runaways.
The 1O1st annual meeting of the Episcopal
Church will be held in this city on May 20
The council will be in session three days.
and Bishop Francis NJ. Whittle will pre-
side.
In the corporation court yesterday liquor
licenses were granted to the Hotel Fieish-
man. s. A. Taylor, and AlonZa J. Ira vers
1t is understood that the Democrats will
not nold IL PRIMARY eieCtioH ds tne only OF
ficers to be voted for are the city sergeant
and Commonw ealth's attorney. In the
general election however, Edwin Scott will
be an independent candidate for the posi-
ton of city sergeant, against the present
incumbent. Capt. William H. Smith.
The entertainment at the opera house
last night for the benefit of the Columbia
Fire Company. by the Linthicun students
of Georgetown. was delightful affair, and
greatly appreciated by a large audience