The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-22
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Jackson City Robber Held for
the Grand Jury.
City Council Hears a Report on Cor
p0raftOn C0urtrOOm-Walls-
Wilkinson w eddipg.

r. L. Williams. the Jackson City tough
who was arrested Sunday for assaulting
and robbing John Pratti the Old scissors
grinder, at the south end or the Long
Bridge, was given u preliminary hearing,
at the city jail yesterday evening before
Justice Lane of the county court. William
Kidd, colored, testified that he saw Will
liams give Pratti's watch to Joe Kemp,
col0red. TIE watch was Identified by
two witnesses. Pratt testified That VIII
lians sa W him take bag OF money from
his pocket at Brickhaven, where he pur
chased something to eat. After leaving that
place he was followed by the colored man,
who assaulted him and took his money anu
watch. The old man was knocked Insen-
siDie and terribly beaten. As soon as be
recovered he gave an alarm, which re-
suited in the capture of the would be
murderer. Williams denied the charge
and claimed that another colOred man
named Will Stewart had given hun the
watch. After hearing all the testimony
Justice Lane recommitted the prisoner to
jail to await the acton OF the grand
jury of the county court
pretty wedding was celebrated at the
residence Of Mr. BENJAMIN W. Nails, at
Del Ray, ut noon yesterday, when his
daughter, Miss Blanche, was married TO
Mr.. Russell Wilkinson. Miss Bessie, sister
OF the bride, acted us maid OF honor, and
Mr.. Walter +. Collins as best man The
ceremony was performed by Rev. c. Writ
TrainInaD OF Manassas, assisted by Rev.
]. II. Butler OF this city. After receiving
the congratulations Of their friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Wilkinson took the Chesapeake
and Ohio train for Manassas. Later they
will spend sone time at the seashure. Mr.
md Mr.. yrsfu 10.
At meeting or the vestry OF Christ
Church Monda night, it was reported that
the bell has Il crack in il, and a committee
was appointed To ascertain the cost and
cxpediency OF having the bell rectist- AT
the same meeting tie pastor was directed
TO present the cha noel furniture, which was
removed from the church some years since,
TO the South Farnhdm Church, in Essex
county.
The work OF improving the United states
custom house in this city has been begun.
Apparatus for heating the building by steam
is being put in, and in few days the
repainting OF the building will be begun.
Tie Alexandria Browns will play game
of bail at OcCoquan Saturday with the
team of that town.
Corporation Attorney Brent yesterday
rendered his decision On TIE question OF the
eligibility OF x-Mayor Strauss TO repre-
sent the Second ward as member OF the
police commission. Sometime after Mr.
Strauss was elected TO repre- sent tie secOnd
wand on the commission, he removed 10 the
First ward, which caused tie inquiry TO be
made.
A Young boy named Lloyd fell from
horse on Royal street yesterday and was
badly cut about the head.
Mr. Charles Semmes, residing lear Acco-
tIDk, in Fairfax county, died yesterday from
the effects OF Injuries sustained on satur-
daylast by being kicked by a horse. SIEVE raj
of his ribs were broken and he sustained
internal injuries. The remains will he
brought to this city for iDterment.
The Sunday school Of Grace Church Will
give an excursion to River View today.
The Big Seven" has broke camp al; Colo
niaI Beach and the first section has arrived
in Alexandria. One member is missing,
and II S probable that searching party
will be returned to the Beach. The last
night in camp was very exciting, occa-
stoned by q member Of the party setting
fire TO the tent. Fortunately the flames
were extinguished by the use of d suit uf
clothes belonging TO Sergt Smith.
Mr.. Lee Lash OF this city was elected
from an electric car al the south end OF the
Long Bridge at 10 O'Clock Monday night.
Mr. Lash SAYS that his ticket was all right
and he will enter suit against the company.
CONFERENCE.-The Attorney Marhury and
wife, with their little 10y, left yesterday
for Strasburg.
Miss Maud Downhau is visiting friends
at Prospect Park, Dover. n. ].
Miss Sallie Hardy OF Fredericksburg and
Miss Lottie Heunsch, Of Baltimore are
visiting the Misses CrunIp on North Column
bus street.
A called meeting of the city council was
held last night. A report was received
from the committee recently appointed
by the corporation court to examine the
court room. The committee recommended
extensive Improvements, including new
carpets, curtains, ratings, desks. water
closets and heating apparatus. The re-
port was received but no action was taken.
The ordinance amending sections l
and OF chapter Is OF the city laws. in
regard TO the measurement ana inspection
OF lumber, was reported from the corpora
ton attorney and passed. The amend
ment abolishes the compulsory feature
of the old law of having all lumber re-
ceived at this port re-inspected and re-
measured, where satisfactory proof that
the lumber received has once been III
spected is furnished.
The two boards convened in joint -es-
sion for the purpose of elccting a school
trustee caused by the removal of Mr.. Henry
strauss from the Second ward, and Il mem
Der OF the police commission, caused by the
expiration OF the term of Mr. Noble Lindsay,
Of the First ward. Mr.. George barley
was elected a school trustee from the Sec
ond ward. For the police commissioner
ship Messrs. Noble Lindsay and Alton Moore
were placed in nomination. Several ballots
were taken which resulted: Lindsay, IL;
Moore, f. AS it required 13 votes, council
adjourned without electing, and Mr.. Lindsay
will hold over.
In the police court yesterday Auburn
Price, the young man who attempted sui
eide, was released with reprimaud-
Four tramps, arrested for yag rancy,
were sent To the gang for ten days; Edward
Rowland, for assaulting John Rowland,
was fined So; John Bright, for damaging he
wagon OF F. Tobia, was released on paying
the cost of the repairs; Mary Springfield
was sent to the workhouse for thirty days,
for being drunk, and AleCk Welsh, for dis
orderly conduct, was fined 50.
Fannie Dundas. colored. was arrested by
Officer Davis last night for ste aling
clothing from the residence OF Mr.. Fred
Rodgers, on South Lee street.
A Bit of Sentiment.