The morning times., 1897-02-16
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Another Case of Assault That May
End Fatally.
The Charges Against Policeman
Wilkinson ismissed-More
Crusade Victims Fined.

Alexandria, Feb 15.-The intersection
of Royal and Princess streets was the
scene of an assault about 10 o'clock to-
night, which may result in the death of
MelZena Swallow. Exactly what caused
the trouble is unknown To the police au
this time, as the woman is in semi
conscious condition, and her assailant, VIII
Ford refuses to talk. The woman is white.
A small colored boy, who witnessed the
difficulty, stated that the woman and
Ford, who is colored. met at the location
mentioned ans began % quarrel, when Ford
seized a large stone and began beating her
over the head. She fell TO the ground IN an
unconscious condition, and was apparently
lifeess when Policemen Hail. Beach, ana
Atkinson arrived a few minutes after the
assault had been committed. The woman
was carried to the police station, where
she remained in an unconscious condition
for some time. When she partly recovered
from the effects OF the murderOus blows
she had received she disClaimed any know-
edge of who her assailant was.
DR.. PurvS was summoned and examined
the womans injuries, which he regards as
serious. Ford was captured at 30
O'clock. He is about thirty years OF age
and the woman is several years younger.
Mr. John Lucas, who conducts d dancing
school in Schuyler's Hall, was assaulted
last night by Walter Posey.
An eager throng crowded the police
courtroom tonight in anticipation OF SEN
sational developments in the investigation
OF a charge of immoral conduct preferred
against Policeman Wilkinson by Ella Hope,
colorcd The girl was represented by Mr..
a. W. Armstrong. A fter hearing the state
n,Cnts of the girl and the testimony or the
officer and several witnesses for the de.
fenSe the charges were dismissed
There were a few stragglers from the
recent crusade before Mayor Thompson TO.
night Cathrue Timbcrs. colored, VINO
keeps a boarding house, was fined So, anI
the same sentence was applied To Horace
Walker, who occupies aSoom in the Tim
bers house Walker confessed that he has "A
"housekeeper," whose name is Fannie
Smith and that, while he did not have the
amount of the fine, he was perfectly will
ing to marry the woman, if permitted 10
dose He will be perniittedt to wed
The charge of keeping a dsrcputablc
house, made against Franklin Folsom, was
dismissed
The semi-annual examinations at the
Episcopal High School. near this city. have
been concluded. The following were uni
formly successful: Charles Hart well Cooke,
OF Mississippi; FOntaine A Cooke, of Mis-
ss,ppi; Edgar Snowden, OF this city; Hugh
S Worthington ana William G. Wouhing-
ton. of Fairfax; and William Yen, OF Shdng
hai, China.
In the corporation court today the case
of the Mutual Life Insurance Company
against Maggie Wentzcl ct al, was re
fcrrCd 10 Special Commissioner Il - John
ston. ]. f. Thacker was granted per
mission to perform the rites of niatriuony
Capt Z. K. Boyer of Lodge No. 3. AMI
Mr.. W II May Of Lodge No g. repre-
scntatives to the grand lodge. Knights Of
Pythias. which convenes in Richmond
tomorrow night. Will leave for that city
tomorrow morning.
Another case of scarlet fever has been
reported.
4 horse attached TO Simpsons bread
wagon ran away ON South Fairfax street
yesterday and somewhat damaged the
vehicle.
Frank Goodrich, former resident Of
thiscity .dcdon Sunda Y at Accckcck. Prince
George county, Md.
Mrs Louisa Snowden is extremely i'll
at hcr home on South Lee street
Mr. Michael Dugan. engineer of the city
electric light works, continues seriously
i'll.