Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-16
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
A Long List Of Offenders Before His Honor,
the Mayor.
Stranger Arrested Who Claims tn
Have Been the Victim of "Kuock-
Out Drops"-Brief Notes,
Evening Star Bureau,
No. so King Street.
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Evening Star Bureau,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 16 1897.
Mayor Simpson had quite a large aggre-
cation of violators of the law before him
for trial in the police court this morning,
and the session was quite a lengthy one.
The first case was one of disorderly con-
duct, in which Thomas Travers and Willis
Petit figured prominently. The fun they
had was on North Lee street, a question
able locality. For their offense the mayor
imposed fine of $3.50 each.
Chas. Haskins for disorderly conduct
Saturday night, helped to increase the fund
in the city treasury by leaving 50 so for his
conduct. Chas Williams, the next on the
roll, was not thought guilty enough for
punishment, so the mayor dismissed him.
Rubie Mcguire, a light-shade negro man.
was disorderly in his conduct toward a COL
ored damsel, and was made to pay a fine
of 600 James Campbell, charged with
committing nuisance; case continued I'M
til tonight at o'clock. Roster Campbell
and Richard Parker, charged with tres
passing on the property of the Washing
ton Southern railway, had their cases con-
tiHued until tonight at O'clock
This morning a man named George w.
Taylor called at police headquarters and
asked that warrant be issued for Rich
ard Murphy. Taylor claimed that Murphy
had held him up at the point of a revolver
Saturday night and robbed him. Murphy
was arrested and gave bond for his appear
ance tomorrow morning at o o'clock in the
police court.
Chas Arnold, charged with drunk and
disorderly conduct, will be tried tonight at
8 o'clock.
Off to Boston.
Judge ]. K. NJ. Norton and Mr.. Eugene
B. Taylor left yesterday for Baltimore,
where they took a steamer for Norfolk,
from which point they will go to Boston by
sea. While away they will visit Newport
and other northern watering places.
Charged With Robbery.
Lieutenant Smith today received a letter
from Special Officer Galligan of the Grand
Union Hotel, Saratoga Springs, making in
quiry about the character of Charles Davis
colored, of this city. The officer stated
that Davis lad been arrested on the charge
of robbing guest of the hotel. Davis re-
sided with his parents, when in this city,
at No. 633 South ST. Asaph street, and
bore good character. Davis is charged
with having robbed Ike Thompson, book
maker, of 81 800.
Takers Tate Dismissed.
Takers Tate, celebrated character in
police court circles, was dismissed by Mayor
Simpson this morning the charge OF
Swan. Tate claimed that he was only jok-
ing, and as the pants were recovered the
mayor dismissed him with reminder not
to try such jokes in the future, they
would prove expensive.
Bennett F. Gwynn Dead.
Bennett F. Gwynn, an old and well-known
resident, died at his residence on Prince
street al an early hour yesterday morning,
of Bright's disease. Mr.. Gwynn was in his
seventy-fourth year. He leaves two daugh-
tiers, living in this city, Mrs. George A.
Mushbach and Mrs. Magruder Dent
His funeral will take place from st.
Mary's Church tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
o clock.
Visiting Clergymen.
At st. Pauls Church yesterday Rev. c.
E. Grammar, DID,, of the Theological
Seminary preached in the morning. At
Christ Church Rev. C. Walker preached.
At Grace Church Rev. H. S. Smmerman
preached. The resident rectors of these
churches are out of town on their summer
vacations. Rev. Mr.. Rankin preached at the
Second Presbyterian Church.
A Queer Case.
A. stranger, who gave his name as Ira
Hardwick, was picked up on the stree.
yesterday by Mr.. VIM. Scott and taken
to police headquarters. He was under the
influence or liquor, ard could give but
little account of himself for some time
When he was finally able to talk he said
he had come from Westmoreland county to
Washington, and claimed to have had 500
in his pocket when he landed. He said he
got into "a legitimate game" and lost part
of it. He claimed to have been taken in
charge by a colored man, who. he thinks
gave him Knockout drops. He left five
dollars for his appearance in court this
morning, and, failing to appear, it was
declared forfeited.
Breyittes.
Mr.. Harry r. Burke is extremely ill Of
typhoid malaria at the residence of his
father, 2OS Wilkes street.
DR.. William Gibson has returned from a
visit TO Loudoun county.
Miss Lille Klaus left yesterday for an eX-
tended visit to Philadelphia, Pottstown and
Atlantic City.
Misses SalIie and Eliza Kemper have re-
turned from Virginia Beach.
The Hydraulic Fire Company will prob
ably move into their new quarters Thurs
day.
Rev. J. H. Wells conducted the services at
the Railroad reading rooms yesterday.
Miss Bette Keys has returned from
Wiehle, Loudoun county.