Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-05
IN ALEXANDRIA
James Cook Apprehended and Fined for
Theft Of Bicycle.
Condition of John Campbell, Shot
by Jail Guard, Reported as Improve
ing-Genernl and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. so King g.,
Dan Tn1nnhnnA No 1lE


ALEXANDRIA, Va. August 5, 1897.
In the police court this morning young
man named James Cook was fined $40 and
sentenced to thirty days in jail for stealing
a bicycle from William McCuen.
From the evidence it appears that young
Cook lifted the wheel from the residence
of Mr.. ]. H. Cook yesterday afternoon and
took 1t down to Mr.. Hugh Strider's junk
shop, where he offered it for sale. Not
being willing to pay the price, Mr.. Strider
asked a young man to purchase 1t. which
he is said to have done. paying $40 therefor.
When 1t was learned that the wheel had
been stolen Cook was arrested A small
part of the money, between "a and s., is
understood to have been found on him.
The result of the investigation was his
commitment and the return of the bicycle
to the owner.
John Cnmpbells Condition.
The condition of Mr.. John Campbell, who
was shot by Guard McCuen during an al
legged attempt Of the former to break Jail
Tuesday night. is said to be improved to-
day c. N. King. assistant superintendent
OF the Maryland house of correction, came
here yesterday afternoon to take Campbell
back, but upon the advice of the Jail physi-
clan, 1t was deemed wise to wait a few
days 1t Is also said that Campbell will re-
Use " ietuTu without reQulS1ttOH papers.
The story told by Campbell of bad treat
nent while In the Maryland house of cor
rection is said by Mr.. King to be utterly
false.
There is vast difference of opinion as
to the propriety of shooting Campbell by
Guard McCuen without first warning him
to -desfst in his alleged attempt to break
jail Some believe he did right in view of
the fact that Campbell had attempted to
escape from Sheriff Palmer, and proved
himself to have been a desperate man
while others claim that McCuen should
have used persuasive methods, and adopt
ed the shooting as last resort
The Jail officials are of the opinion that
McCuen did perfectly right.
Complaint Against Night Police.
Lieut. Smith claims that for the past
severa; nights. in making his rounds, the
men on duty failed to respond to whistles.
The men were reported to the mayor, who,
after thorough investigation, exonerated
them from blame, they having given sat
isfactory excuses. which were corroborated.
Examinations of Teachers.
The examination Of applicants for posi-
lions as teachers in the colored public
schools was begun by Superintendent K
kemper this morning, and will be contin-
ued tomorrow. The examinations Of white
applicants were concluded yesterday
George CIeveland's Condition.
wounded by bullet from pistol in the
hands of Mr.. F. w. Browner. last week.
in an alleged attempt to hold him up, was
reported as lust about the same" at the
Alexandria Infirmary this morning. The
matron states that he Is holding his own
nicely" 1t Is believed he will recover.
Mrs. Riley Dend.
Mrs. Mary E. Riley, an aged and we'll
known resident, died at her home in West
End yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock.
The funeral services will be held from her
late home tomorrow afternoon, at 4:30
o'clock.
Overcome by Heat.
Mr.. Frank Deeton of this city. who was
at work painting a building In West End
yesterday, was overcome by heat In the
afternoon. He was brought to his home
in this city in an unconscious condition,
where medical attention was rendered, ind
today he is much improved.
Again Disappointed.
The members of the Sd Regiment, vir-
ginia Volunteer Field Band. are again a
disappointed, disgruntled set of men. They
had expected by this time TO be snugly in
camp at Chapel Point. but the tents to be
used have so far failed to arrive from
headquarters. although letter has been
received stating that they had been ship
ped. They have hopes of receiving them
Fell From q Car.
Ralph Roach. trolleyman on the electric
train which left this city at IL o'clock last
night. fell from the car while 1t was round
ing Hooffs run curve and was not missed
until the train reached the power house.
The Conductor of a passing train was no.
titled 10 look out for him, and he was found
at the run. He was considerably bruised.
but fortunately. not seriously injured. He
was taken to Mr.. Crooks house, where .he
necessary medical attention was rendered
Drevities.
Mr.. d. R Stansbury. clerk of the COM
mon council. with his three children, Edith,
Herbert and Blanche. are spending the
summer at Yale cottage. Bolivar Heights,
Harper's Ferry, w. Va
Mr.. James Mansfield has returned from
Colonial Beach.
The family of DIR. T. M. Jones have gone
to Warrenton for the summer.
Mrs. ID. j. Howell and Miss LYDIA Wottles
are at Shenandoah Springs.
The excursion of Grace Church Sunday
school yesterday to River View was quite
success. :
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