The times., 1897-09-12
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Julia Coleman, a COlOred Woman
Suddenly Becomes Insane.
Hotel Company Incorporated-Vol-
upteer Firemen's Cause OF
Grievance Personal Notes.

Alexandria. Sept. 11.-Julia Coleman
colored. living in the alley on Prince
street, between Fairfax and Royal, be
came violently insane this evening, and
created considerable excitement in the
vicinity Of heI home. The woman entered
the Hotel Tleischman and asked for some
thing to eat, and when her request was
complied witl, she became violent, and
bngan 10 smash everything within reach
Policenen Atkinson nd S herwOod respond
ell to a telephone call and succeeded In
removing the woman from the horel, not,
however, before she had done considerable
damage.
Judge Norton, of the corporation court, to-
day granted a charter to the Alhambra
Hotel and Restaurant Company, OF wash
ington, D c., The capital stock is placed
at $4,000, and e. L. Boothe is named
as the local agent Theofficers are Joseph
NJ Frank, president; Harry Williams, vice
president. and Sigmund Enrich, secretary
and treasurer.
The members of Mount Vernon Council,
aughters OF America, OF this city, wiz pay
a fraternal visit to Liberty Council ia Wash.
ingtun, on Wednesday evening next
Rebecca Bronson. colored, was the first
prisoner To enjoy the hospitality OF Chier
Engineer rettey, and she was driven 70 the
worknouse tocay IN that gentleman's car
riage, in charge Of Policeman Atkinson.
The prisoner was delighted with the trip, and
requested the officer TO call for her when
she had completed her term.
A biz kick" has been registered by the
volunteer members of the fire depart
ment against the use of the department
horses ara wagon for the purpose of con
veying prisoners Ia the workhouse, and 1t
is thought that the order Will be re-
sclnded by the wardens. In the meantime
Chief Engineer Pettey viii allow the use
OF his private team for this purpose to
avoiG impairing efficiency Of the depart
ment.
TIE tugboat Beaverton, which has been
undergoing repairs at Baltimore, viii ar
rive here tomorrow and resume her place
Oh, the transfer line between Alexandria
and Shepherds. Tie tug Caroline left for
Baltimore today.
Mr. Thomas W. Robinson has been elected
treasurer of Alexandria Washington Lodge
| of Masons. to fill tie vacancy caused by
the uedtn OF george W. lSHet
Several bakers employed at the Alex
andria Steam. Bakery have been dischar rged
and their places have been filled by
workmen from Washington. 1t is under
stood that the discharged employees VIII
start an opposition bakery.
A Slight sensation was occasioned on the
streets today by the appearance OF j
negro dressed III full U. S. cavalry uni
form, with knights of st. Patrick hat,
and riding black horse. He was said TO
be 81 constable in Alexandria county.
rLe West End fire department has pur
chased :. new hose reel, which is expected
| to arrive from New York in a few days
Fire Warden Patterson and Driver Clop
dore, OF the relief company, today went
| to Clifton to search for horses for the
department t.
The police, under instructions, from
| Mayor Simpson, have been engaged TODAY
inspecting the alleys In the city Man.
were found in n very unhealthy condition
| and VIII be cleaned out at once. TIL
wilkes street tunnel of the Southern
Railway Company, which was reportei
| to be in q terrible condition, has beer
cleaned ont, and put in good s;tnitar!
| state.
/ In the police court today Howard Rober
| son. colored, charged with ass aultin g
| Sarah Dudley, was fined So; Isaac Wash
ington, for dlsorderly conduct, was given