The times., 1897-09-27
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
No Change in the Condition Of
Young Smith.
He Retracus His Statement That the
Wound Was Inflicted in Anger
Notes aud Personals.

The condition of young Robert Smith
who was stabbed by George Baggott, a
companion, At the corner of St A saph and
Duke streets last night, is unchanged.
Or. o'Rrien. the attending physician, says
the wound is Of severe nature, although
not necessarily fatal. The knife entered
the back between the tenth and eley yenth
ribs, aud penetrated the left lung.
When questioned last night in regard
TO the affair Smith stated that the wound
bad been inflicted in anger. This morning,
wien the police W ent 10 further investigate
the affair, the wounded boy said that he
thought 1t was an accident, and that Bag
gcft did not intend To stab him. After
hearing the latter statement Baggott was
not placed under arrest
The affair VIII be investigated by the
police. The two young men are of good
character, and their parents are among the
best citizens of Alexandra.
Mr. Martin weadon died at his home,
Clio King street, at an early hour this
morning Mr.. Weadon was member of
the firm Of Weado Brothers, and was well
known and highly esteemed.
Up to the present time nOthing definite
has been learne OF the S925 batch or
revenue stamps which was lost by Treasurer
Richardson, OF the Consumers Brewing
Company, although what is thought TO be
a good clew has been obtained. Every
effort is being made by those Interested to
locate the stamps, which are believed to BE
held for q reward, as they are only Of
value to Il brewery, aud cannot be easily
used by any other than the one on whose
account they are issued. 1t is stated thai
resident Of Alexandria county made the,
assertion that he could name the man
who has the stamps in his possession, an J il
is thought that an effort VIII he made Io
have him do So.
Richard Toy is locked up at police
headquarters, charged with the larceny of
SO from Harry Kraemer, his brother-in-
law. The robbery is alleged to have been
committed in Washington. Toys friends
believe him innocent Of tie charge. The
affair viii be investigated by Mayor Sinp-
son tomorrow morning.
A largely attended meeting of Alexandria
Division, Ancient Order OF Hibernians,
was held in ST. Mary S II all this afternoon
Mr.. j r. Flannigen rendered his resigna-
ton as president, and Nir. NJ. r O'Sulli-
van was unanimously elected to fill the
vacancy. Rev. ather Cutler was present
and addressed the members.
John Whiting. colored, was arrested to.
day by Policeman Bettes, charged with
gambling at the house Of Da Corbin who
was convicted of a similar charga in the
police court yesterday. Corbin is locked
up at the police station on a bread and
water diet, having refused to work on
the chain gang.
T. T. Beach was arrested by Policeman
Lyles today. charged with ha wing as
saulted George Kirby. resident OF North
Lee stresu.
st. Mary's Church was thronged at z
O'Clock this morning with the parents and
friends Of seyentyfour children who were
candidates for the sacrament OF confirrna.
tion. Bishop Van de Yyver, of Richmond
officiated and administered the rites o
Confirmation. At the II O'Clock service
the bishop preached on the ''Saoramen
of Penance." There was large congre
Cation present, including many non-Cath
olies.
The teachers of St. Mary's Sunda Y
school met this afternoon and perfected d ar
| rangements for reopening The school OF
Sunday next.
There will be musical and literary en-
tertainment at Odd Fellows Han on Fri
day night for the benefit of the Methods
Protestant Church.
TIE family of mr. j Matthews has re
turned from Loudoun.
The condition of Mr. Frank L. EntwisIe
who is sick with typhoid fever, is still
regarded as serious.
Miss Josie Robinson has returned from
visit to Warrenton.
Miss Rae Field, of Lynchburg, is visit
ing her sister, Miss Sadie Field on soutl
| Lee street.