The times., 1897-05-24
engaged in the real estate business in

engaged In the real estate business in
Washington.
Mrs. Louisa Herbner, widow OF the late
Henry Herbner, died suddenly at her home
on King street, near st. Asaph street, at
an early hour this morning. The de-
ceased was charitable lady and had
large circle of friends and acquaintanees
In this city and Washington.
An interesting meeting OF Alexandria
Division, A. o. e., was held at st. Mary's
Hall this afternoon. One member was
admitted and one application for mem
bership was filed.
Misses Lizzie and Mary Cation, of Stras-
burg, are visiting friends In this city.
Mrs. r, G. Powell is visiting friends in
Hanover county.
Mr. James Mood is i'll at his home on
South Henry street.
Miss schoepf, OF Hyattsviiie, is the guest
of Miss Julia Houck, on South Fairfax street
Miss Lula Rogers, OF Hamilton. Loudoun
county, is visiting friends IN this city.
Mrs Julia Elliott is officially i'll a her
home on South Washington street.
Mr. julius Pelton is quite rick at his
home on North Columbus street
One OF the Columbia fire engine horses
Is out of commission. The animal step
ped ON a sharp hone, in the street, which
penetrated its hoof.
Mr. Charles Taylor, of Fairfax, who
was thrown from his buggy a few days
ago, is recovering from the Injuries he
sustained
The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment, u.
ID. c., will hold strawberry festival at
Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening.
A fight occurred on King street at a late
hour last night, which was participa ted in
by several young men. One OF the crowd
WAS Knocked through a large show window.
Lieut. Smith arrested Jam es Gift, but the
others have so far succeeded in eluding
arrest.
Carrie Travis, one of the inmates OF a
house on North Lee street, filled up on bad
whisky at an early hour this morning and
started out to clean up that section of
the city. She was taken in charge by
Lieut. Smith and Officers Knight and
Howson and carried by force to the police
station. Viola Darton, a companion, OBJ
Jected to the arrest of Carrie and abused
the officers. Policeman Wilkinson escorted
her to the police station, where she de-
posted $40 for her appearance In court
Carrie was released today on a deposit
Of S25 for her appearance.
The following prisoners Will also ap-
pear in the police court tomorrow: VIII
liam Hansboro, arrested by officer VIII
kinson, drunk and disorderiy; Noble Smith,
colored, by Officers Betts and Lyles,
cruelty to a cow; Harrie Day, colored, by
Officers Roberts and Goods, assault on
william Matthew Fannie Washington and
Jerry Dorsey, colored, by Officer Young,
disorderly conduct; Celia Williams, col
ored, by Officer Young, drunk and dis
orderly; James Clagett and Thomas Gu
pid, by officer Davis, threatening language
toward Rev. r. B Robinson, growing out
OF q dispute over work performed in the
John Hay Industrial School
The little child of Mr. Frank King was
quite badly bitten, on Prince street yes
terday, by dog belonging to Mrs.
8. NJ. Wheat.
The residents Of West End have become
greatly alarmed at the numerous attempts
of incendiaries TO destroy property in
that locality To adopt means TO pre-
vent a repetition of these attempts. and
also to provide for other fire protection.
a meeting OF the citizens of West End
Will be held tomorrow night, at the Vir-
ginia Glass Works. Several valuable pieces
of property have recently been destroyed
by incendiary fires in the little village.