The times., 1897-12-10
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Barbara MOOre's Suit Against
w. B. Dobie on Trial.
Rev. DR.. Stafford Lectures to ID Large
Andience-R. w. French'~ Store
Robbed-Attempt at Arson.

Alexandra, Va, Dee. 9.-The circuit
court was engaged today in tile trial or
the suit of Barbara Moore, colored, against
W. b. Doblc fer damages to her property
resulting from the firing of cannon in
September, 1895, IN front of her house,
on Cameron street, between Fayette and
Payne. The jury brought in a verdict
FOL the defendant. The firing Of the
cannon referred to was on tne occasion
Of bon. William j Bryan's visit TO this
city, and resulted in the breaking OF a
lot of window glass, inclIding those in
the plaintiffs house. The Deniocrl1c
committee replaced tho broken glass. i,ut
the woman claimed that her house had
been otherwise damaged. h. sadIer
appeared for the plaintiff and Mr.. Leonard
AaIbury represented the defendant.
Rev. nT Stafford, OF ST Patrick
Church, Washington, Iectured under ;he
auspices Of the Young Mems sodaiity :.y-
ceum, at thcl! hall. on Duke street, this
evening This eloquent priests reputa-
ton as lecturer, especial y on Shakespear-
can subjects, il ~ Wei known in Alexan-
dria as TO draw crowded house or a -ull
church henever he is announced to speak,
and the audience tonight W as not only large
and appreciative, but represented aroIt
every denomination or the Christian fa.tn.
His theme was The punishment OF crime, -
his Illustrations being drawn largely from
Macbeth"
III the circuit court today, in the suit
OF Citize1s' National Bank of Washington
against Windsor & Windsor, Judgment for
the plaintiff for $3.50 was rendered and
in the suit of the same bank against
Windsor & Brow q, Judgment for So, 3,25O for
the plaintiff was entered.
F. Brown ard Edward Faidley, who We're
! arrested yesterday charged with defatinz
the property of Andrew beavers, forfeited
$40 each in the police court today. Mr..
beavers was reimbursed by the court for
the damages to his property.
The store Of Mr. K. W. French was
robbed st an ealry hour this morning, bat
the thieves were doubtless fright ened
off before they had time to complete theil
work. The side glass of tile show window
was brok en- in with largeroek, which was
found on the inside this morning. Two
valuable pistols Were stolen, but other
articles which were within reach were not
touched. THIS is the second time within L
year that the store has been robbed. Tn,
police succeeded in recovering a quaptit,
| of the property stolen before, but wer,
unable to convict the parties who Were
| arrested on suspicion of having burglar
| ized the store.
An entertainment was given tonight
| at the home Of the Misses DJaspeti ~
North Royal street. under tue auspices
| of class No. o, of the Baptist Sunday
school. A vocal and instrumental pro.
| gram was rendered, and refreshments
were served.
1t was discovered yesterday that nj
! attempt had been made to burn the Nelson
| row Of frame houses on Jefferson street
near Washington street. An investigation
revealed the fact that portion Of tn
| woodwolk on the side of ore Of the build
ings had been removed and a uuanttt
| of material, saturated with oil, had heel
| placed between the framework.
| Mr.. j A. Sperry, mana ger OF the Alex
andria branch of the Washington Tradin;
| Stamp Company, says that the recent de
cision rendered by the courts in the Dis
| trict Of Columbia does not effect the bust
ness in this city, and that he has a opinion
| on the subject from Attorney General Scott
| OF Virginia, stating that the business
| legitimate under the laws of this State
The trustees of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary and High School will meet il
Richmond on the 18th instant TO elect
dean to the seminary.
The latest accession to the Internal re,
enue service here is Mr. Harry owen Holt
popular young Lynchburger.