The times., 1897-08-19
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Little, James Rose Falls From a
Seeond-Story Window.
Mrs. Wesley Mukeley and Servant
Girl Severely Burned by
Gasoline Explosion.

Alexandria, Aug. 1S.-James, the four
year old son of Mr. William Rose, residing
at 22O North Fairfax street, fen from a
second-story window this evening, and was
seriously, if not fatally, injured The little
fellow had been sittingina chair, and hiIe
unnotice1 for a moment climbed up into
the window and plunged neadIong 20 the
pavement. Drs. Smith, Purvis and Jones
We're summoned and attended the little
sufferer. 1t Is thought that his skull ia
fractured The father, who is employed In
the Family Shoe Store, in Washington, was
notified OF the accident.
The alarm of fire turned in at 8:47
O'Clock this evening was caused by the
explosion OF a gasoline stove at the resi-
denoe or Mrs. Wesley MakeIey, corner Of
Henry and Wilkes streets, which came
near resulting Ia the tIeath OF Mrs Makeley
and coloIed domestic. The woman was
engaged in Ironing, when she discovered
that the oil tank had become exhausted.
she procured the gasoline can and pro-
ceeded TO fhi the tank. She had evidently
failed to extinguish the flame, for in
stantly an explosion followed, and tho
roon was enveIoped in flames. The
screams or Mrs. Makeiey and t!.e woman
attracted MIR. Oscar Baggatt and several
employees Of the Southern Railway Com
pany, who succeeded In extinguishing the
fire and saving the lives OF the women.
Mrs. Makeley was severely burned about
the hands and arms, while the colonel
woman was more seriously burned about
the body
Samuel Jackson, father OF Lizzie jack
son, the eighte -year-old coIored girl W ho
charged Jack Washington with having
crlminally assaulted her t Motley Han on
Monday night last, called On Chief Webster
this morning morning to inquire as TO how
10 proceed for the arrest OF Washington
by the Maryland authorities, the alleged
offense having occurred in Prince Georges
County, Md. The old man left the station
with the expressed determination OF pro-
eeeding 10 Prince Georges county to Law
the matter before the Maryland authort-
ties He stated that his daughter was
critically Ill, and that Dr. johnson, colored,
her physician, stated that she had been
criminally assaulted, and that her limbs
bore evidence Of struggle having pre-
ceded the assault. As heretofore stated
Washington was released by Mayor Simp-
son yesterday on his own recognizance TO
appear in ten days.
The little steamer Bart holdi, which
left Washington about 8 O'Clock this
morning, came near being destroyed by fire
off this city The fire broke out in the
woodwork around the smokestack and
blaZed furioUsly. There was considerable
excitement, but The entire party formed q
bucket brigade and succeeded in saving the
vessel from destruction. The machinery
was not damaged, and the steamer pro-
ceeded down the river.
The Young Mems SodaIity Lyceum has
| appointed acommitteet TO waitonA rchblshup
Keane and extend hir.i an Invitation 70
| participate in the exercises incident 10 the
| anniversary OF the lyceGm, on October 8.
| The members Of the lyceum viii attend re-
| lgious ceremonies at ST. MaTy's Church On
| Sunday morning next in honor of the men,
DRY OF Rev. Father o'Kane.
A young man and woman, strangers
in The city, applied at the parsonages uf
several churches here today in an effors
| to be wed. They did not succeed In
finding a minister, and left for Wash
| ington this afternoon
| John Dngan, one OF the oldest colored
residents of this city, died today. seventy
seven years OF age. The deceased had a
| thrilling experience at the big fire on
King street in 1855, when seven men
We're killed. he was buried under fail
| ing wall, and was rescued with difficulty.
His injuries confined him to his bed for
long time. Shortly aft the war, he
was seriously scalded while at work in q
UniOn-street distllery. He Suffereda great
deal froI.l the effects of his injuries until
{ his Ea -.
| respect OF his white acquaintances.
William Davis, father OF Charles Davis,
! who was accused of robhing a guest au
Saratoga Of 81 500, received a letter from
his son stating that he had proved his in
nocenea and retained his position at the
Grand Union Hotel. He also stated that be
had entered suit for damages against his
accuserS
The rebuilding OF the Third Baptist
Church, which was destroyed by the cyclone
last winter. was completed today.
T. c. Mitchell and Miss j. V. jackson
Were married at 500 South Pitt street last
night by Rev. Mr.. johnson.
Mr. George De Bell has gone to his old
home, near Centerville, for a vacation.
Messrs Balleneger and Haynes have
been awarded the contract for the brick
work of the proposed handsome residence
of air A. D. Brockett. on North Washington
street
Thomas Cupid, colored, was fined $3.50
by Mayor Simpson today for assaulting
Hannah Beale. Several eolored boys ar
rested for jumping on railroad trains were
dismissed with a reprinland.
case OF membranous Group Is Inn
proving under the anti-toxine treatment
OF Drs. Jones and Gibson.
Mrs. Amy c. Weech spoke at the gospel
tent meeting ight. The lady is an
earnest and beautiful speaker and her
talks are much enjoyed by those who hear
her.
Mr. CORTLAND H. Smith, while driving
near his home in the county yesterday
evening", was thrown from his dog cart
and painfully injured. He was attended
by DIR. Slaughter.