The morning times., 1897-02-26
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Mrs. Maggie Elliott Adjudged IN
sane by Commission.
The Infantry VIII Elect Officers
Monday Night-A Hold-Up
Near the Stone Bridge

Alexandria. Feb. ga commission was
held this afternoon by Justice Wnittiescy
TO inquire in5o the mental condition of Mrs
Maggie T. Elliott. She was adjudged in
sane by the examining physicians. and
viii be taken TO the State Hospital. at
Stauuton, for treatment.
Rev. James + Leftwich, at one time
pastor OF the Second Presbyterian Church,
| in this city. died in Atlanta, Ga, today
The deceased was pastor OF the church
in this city at the outbreak Of the Civil
war. and was arrested for an utterance
which was construed as offensive by the
Federal forces. He was later trustee of
Washington Lancasterian School. He re
| signed his charge in 1870 TO accept call
to a church in Atlanta
III the corporation court today the will
of the late Emanuel Francis was admitted
| to probate. The deceased, after making
several beqnests to his nephews and nieces.
| leaves his estate TO his widow.
The estate OF Annie NJ Reynolds was com
mittcd 10 Goseph ReyEolds for admins
| tration.
Acting Captain Albert Bryan, OF the
| A!exandna Light Infantry, has ordered
| special meeting OF the company, to be
| held on Monday night for the purpose of
| eIeCtIug 4 captain and lieutenant, caused by
| the designations of Capt. MUshbach and
| Lieut.. NJ onroe.
| Bishop Newton will administer the rite
| OF confirmation i'll the Episcopal churches
| in this city on Sunday.
| An amendment TO the charter Of the
| Eophone Company was today granted by
| Judge Norton, increasing the capital stock
| OF the company to $1,000 600.
The funeral of the late Joseph Iden took
| place today from his home, SIT OIonoco
| street The services were conducted by
| Rev. .Mr. Nc Dougle, of Trinity n. E. Church.
| Hurry Fountain, colored, was arrested
| today on the charge Of being implicated
in the recent robbery of Ayres' store, and
| Barney Richards was arrested on the
| charge Of stealing oysters from Capt.
| Janes Elliott.
| Aionzo Sims was tried before Justice
| Colts, Of Fairfax county, yesterday, on
| the charge of burglarizing the house Of
| Matter He was dismissed.
| Mrs. A ". Armstrong entertained the
| Ladies' Euchre Club at her home on F rinoe
| street this evening.
| William Foster, colored, who drives a
wagon for Mr.. D. H. Appich, was held up
| by two men near the Stone Bridge last
| night and robbed of 40 cents and several
| small articles. The police today arrested
| william Johnson, colored, on suspicion OF
being one of the highwaymen, but he proved
| his innocence, and was released. A num-
! Der OF persons have been held up in the
vicinity of the Stone Bridge.
| Miss Ella MOIdeu of Bri6penort Conn
| is the guest of Miss Ida Moore, on South
| Fairfax street.
Miss Edna Kelley has returned from q
| visit to friends in Lynchburg She was
accompanied by Miss Alma Wren, of that
| city.
Mrs. Annie E. Wood, of Brandy Station
| who has been visiting Mrs. J. T. Beckham,
returned home today.
Mr.. Norman Williamson, OF this city, and
Miss Florence Morse worthy, were ma rriet
at Smithfield yesterday. They will arrive
| in this city tomorrow.
Mr.. John Shacklett died at his home, or
| Queen street, this morning, after a long
| illness. The deceased came to this CITY
| from Deiaplane, Va, and the remains
win be carried to that place for interment
The revival services which have been in
progress in Trinity NJ. E. Church for some
| time closed last night. During the meet
ings 1853 persons professed conversion.