The morning times., 1897-01-10
TRAMPS DEFY The CITIZENS
Hobo Situation at Alexandria
Growing More Serious Daily.
Unknown Man Forced Himself Into
Judge Norton's House-Arrest
of Washingtonians.

works, in, West End, 1T late hour on
Friday night, and demanded that the
watchman furnish them with red light
with which 70 signal a south bound train
about to pass.
The men stated that they intended to
stop the train and compel the train hands
to permit. them to ride. The watchman
refused to comply and telephoned to the
Southern Railway depot for police assist
ance The tramps became frightened and
made off These hoboes have become de-
fiant and make demands on the residents
of West End and vicinity for what they
want.
The railway officials are unable to Con-
troll them, and on several occasions re-
Gently IL has required almost the entire
police force of Alexandria to drive them
from the company's property. They are
becoming desperate, and it is feared that
they may attempt to damage the property
of the railway or burn the residences OF
the neighborhoOd.
In the corporation court yesterday in
the case of Merchant az ainst Merchant, tie
sale of land ia Prince William county by
Commissioner Thornton was confirmed.
Margaret Louise Dickinson has entered
suit in the corporation court for d divorce
from her husband, James II. Dickinson.
Mr.. A. Weinberg and sister Of Balti-
more, formerly of this city, are visiting
their brother-in-law, ex-Mayor Strauss.
Mr.. Strauss son-in-law, wife and children
are also on visit here.
The remains of the late George V. Nc
Cracken, who died in Baltimore on Thurs
day, will be brought to this city this after
noon for interIuent. The funeral will
take place from st. Mary's Church. The
family OF the deceased deny that his death
resulted from the effects of dose Of
laudanum, but was due to pneumonia.
In the police court yesterday Toots
Alden, Frank Alien and James Harris, all
colored, were sent to the chaingang for
money drawer ct W. A. Johnson & Co. s
grocery store, on Friday night.
E. j. Nelson, John Meshay, W. l.. Hum
phrey and Francis Barley, all Washing
tonians, were arrested ON King street yes
terday afternoon by Policeman wilkinson
and Constable Webster, and were charged
with diSorderly Conduct and insulting
ladies on the streets. Last night Mayor
Thompson fined them $3.50 each.
The Alexandria gymnasium will open
| new organization starts with a good mem
! bership. The rooms have been hand
someIy fitted up, and are well equipped
| with gymnasium paraphernalia.
Lieut.. Smith yesterday afternoon de-
tected John Fox and Richard Chambers,
both colored, destroying the road-bed of
the electric railway, just west of the city
! limits by removing cinders from the track
| The men ran and We're chased for about
mile to their home, on Payne street. Last
night they We're fined So each by the mayor.
Belle Haven Council, Junior order Of
American Mechanics, held a meeting last
night and arranged to attend the funeral of
the late Charles Kersey, which viii take
| place today.
A young man, stranger, rang the door
| bell at the residence of Judge Norton on
| Prince street, and the summons being
| answered by dn inmate the stranger asked
| If the judge was in. He received mega
tive reply, but forced himself into the
house, and was making his way to the rear
of the building when Jugde Norton's sister
! appeared and ordered him out. He refused
| to leave, and had to be forcibly elected.
The man had previously visited the resi-
dence of DR. Smith, which is opp0sit Judge
| Norton's, and acted in a suspicious manner.
| The occurrence was reported to the police
Services will be held in the Railroad Read
ing Rooms this afternoon at 4 O'Clock and
also tomorrow night at 7:45.
Potomac Lodge, No. SO, l. O. o. F., has
installed the following officers for the
| term ending July / next Noble grand. C.
| W. O'Meara, vice grand, A j. Butcher:
recording secretary, William E. Latham
| permanent secretary, P. NJ. Bradshaw;
| treasurer, L. Morgan Davis: chaplain, Hen.
.ry Hunter; senior past grand, ]. E swaine:
warden. j. Fred Birreli; R. S. to N. G.
D. r. Stansbury; L. S. to N G., Elmo
| Davis; conductor, A. Della; inside guard,
| F. Geisendaffer; outside guard, j. T.
| 0'Meara; Z. II. supporter, II. E. Smith; l..
H supporter, T. J. Brufrey; R. S: to V, G.
L. II. Hammond; l.. S. to v. G., w &.
| Martin.
Mrs. A. NJ Lewis of Charlottesville, who
has been visiting her father in this city,
| has returned to her home, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Cora Cochran.
Miss Jennie Henderson is quite sick at
her home on North Washington street
Miss Edith Ramsay entertained number
or her friends at euchre party on Friday
night The prize was won by Miss Matte
| Herbert.
Miss Edith Lindsey, at her home on
Royal street Friday night, entertained q
number of friends at euchre party
Mr.. ]. t. Trimyer has announced himself
a candidate for city council from the First
ward.
Mr.. j. j. Marshall of Orleans, va, is
visiting friends in this city and Wash
| ington.
Mr.. George H. Trumbo, jr, OF Linden,
| Va, has accepted a position with the
Southern Railway in this city.
Mrs. Smoot has returned from pleasant
| visit to her sister, Mrs. F. H. Moss, a,
Markham, Va.
| Miss Nellie Parker, who has been the
1 guest of Mrs. l.. c. Barley for some weeks,
has returned to Richmond
Mr. John Lawler continues sick at his
home on Wolfe street.