The morning times., 1897-02-04
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
The Principals in the Book Store
Robbery Convicted.
Evidence That Harry Gambler Was
Taken From Jail by Sheriff
Palmer Several Times.

The trial OF William Arlington and John
store OF r. W. French, on the night Of
November 13, came up in the corporation
Court yesterday, and occupied the entire
session. On the night OF November l 3
the large show window OF French's book
store, on King street, was broken into, and
number OF gold pens, razors and knives,
to the value Of about S52; were stolen
No clew as TO the whereabouts of the
stolen goods was obtained until November
"a, when Deputy Sergeant Webster dis
covered n gold pen and holder in the cell
OF Harry Gambler, who was confined III the
city JAN.
sergt Webster testified that he had
been advised by Mrs. Barnett that he
would probably find the stolen goods in the
city jail, and Mrs Richard Burnett stated
that Arlington and Henderson had offered
to sell her gold pen shortly after the
robbery. After the discovery OF the stolen
pen in Candler's cell, the latter stated to
the city sergeant that Arlington had left
four packages with him, while on u visit
to the Jail, and that when he (Candlerl
was taken into Alexandria county by
Sheriff Palmer, he had taken the package
with him and left them at his old place
OF business, at Jackson city. Gambler
acknowledged that he had been released
from Jail by Sheriff Palmer on n ovember Is,
and returned to the Jail on the 23d, and
also that he was liberated on the eth OF
October, and returned on the 2oth of that
month.
The counsel for Arlington attempted to
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night OF November I3, and that the burg
larry was committed by him. Guard Nc
Cuen swore that he was positive that
Gambler was in Jail on that night, and
also on the morning Of the 14th, and
produced the Jail records to substantiate
his statement.
City Sergeant Smith stated that Gambler
had only been permitted To leave the Jail
in company with Sheriff Palmer, Of the
county, although he had been allowed
privileges about the institution on account
of services performed, baving at one time
saved the life Of a guard.
Gambler when put upon the stand, gave
Il minute account of himself during the
time he was liberated and of his trip to
| Jackson City, where he seCreted the stolen
| goods, which, however, he claimed he did
| not examine until he returned for the booty
| in company with the city sergeant. He also
| claimed TO have told Sheriff Palmer OF
| the fact that Arlington had delivered the
| packages to his keeping
| When Arlington was placed upon th'
stand he swore that he had never seen tht
stolen goods until they were produced il
the police court, and that he had not de
| livered any package to Gambler or pre-
sented him with gold pen.
Walter Langley and John Henderson, ties
titled that they were in company with tht
| accused on the night of the robbery an,
gave an account OF their movements unit
| 10 O'Clock. when they claimed to hav
parted with Arlington at his home in IL
northwestern section of the city.
The case was given 10 the jury at
O'Clock which, after being o ut until neari
10 O'Clock. returned verdict of guilt
against both Arlington and Henderson
and fixed their punishment at six month
in Jail and fine of $50 each.
Arlington was represented by Mfr. job
NJ. johnson and Henderson by Mr. E.
Taylor. Mr. Leonard Marbury eOnducte
the prosecution
A pleasant time was spent at the parsoT
| age of st. Mary's Church last night on tn
occasion of the annual meeting OF the choi
of St Mary's Church. An elegant suppt
was given by Rev Father Bowler in apprt
citation of the services of the members {
the choir
The marriage Of Mr.. Harry Rothschil'
of Washington, and Miss Fannie Schwar
daughter of Mr. Isaac SchwarZ, Ofthis cit
took place at Odd Fellows Hall, on Mort
Columbus street, yesterday afternoon ;
4 O'Clock, in the presence of large gait
ering of the friends of the contractin
parties f,om this city, Washington, Bait
more, Philadelphia and New York Aft
the wedding ceremony an elegant weddl'
dinuer was served in the lower hail.
The prominent member of the late Bryal
| Sewall and RiXey Club, who has bee
quoted by certain Washington papers
having given the information which led
the published statements that meetir
had been held in this city TO protest again
the confirmation of Henry E. Davis
District attorney, states that he was m
quoted and that the alleged meeting WI
not held, and IL a committee goes
Washington TO wait on the Virginia Sen
tors in regard to the matter, such col
mittee will be self-appointed.
Belle Haven Council, Junior Order
American Mechanics, has decided to 81
O. banquet on Washington's S birthday, a
will extend invitations to the other counCl
of the order In this city, and to q
Daughters of America, to participate
: the celebration.
A fair will be held In the lecture ROOT
of st. Paul's Church this evening a
4 tomorrow evening for the benefit nf
: children's cot in the Alexandra nfirnaE
Miss Gertrude Dana, Mrs. Dr. Lees