The times., 1897-07-10
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
A Negro Attempts the Life of Civil
Engineer Howell.
Washington Thief Arrested-Ney
Authority-Perso Notes.

Alexandria, Va, July 9.--Mr. D. j
Howell, "a well-Ilnown civil engineer of
this city, barrow escaped being murdered
at Shendans Point tonight Mr.. Howell
is associated with Messrs. Breene * Co.,
the contractors, ON the Government fort
under construction at Sheridan's Point,
and was experimenting sorhe work there
his evening "A Telegram was received
here tonight requesting Chief OF Police
Webster to look out for negro, light
color, about five feet three inches high and
weighing about lao pounds. The in
formation was To the effect that the
negro assaulted Mr. Howell and fired
several shots at him, and was being pur-
sued towards Alexandria by Government
officers The negro's name is unknown.
but he is believed to belong in Washington
Edward Beavers, who is wanted by the
Washngt ton authorities for the larceny
OF some clothing and a bicycle, was ar
rested In this city this evening by Police
men Beach and Sherwood. Beavers was
locked up at police headquarters, TO await
the arrival OF an officer from Washington.
The Shamrocks, of Washington, defeated
the Lyceum team, of this city, at River
View yesterday. Score, - 10 3.
At a meeting OF Mount Vernon Council,
Daugt ters Of America, tonight, several
Candidates for membership Were initiated.
IN the United States circuit court today
an order was entered, making allowanceto
L c. Barley, receiver in the case of
Emma Price against the Fidelity Build
ing, Loan, and Investment A ssociation, and
in the case OF George W Leach a gainstthe
same association, the receiver was author
iZed to release certain property To Peter
Brown
Uniform examinations for county and
city certificates for public school teachers
viii be held by county and city super
intendents as follows: For white teachers,
August 3 and 4; for coIored teachers,
August 8 and 6.
The concert given last night for the
benefit Of the abroad reading rooms was
a delightful affair. Among those who
assisted the local talent were the Misses
Taylor and Mr.. Morsell of Washington.
Mayor Simpson today imposed fine of
So on Mary Lee, colored. who was cha rged
with stealing pair of shoes; Jane Bryant,
colored, and Charles Page, coIored, for
diSorderly conduct, were fined 50 each.
The new police regulations will go into
effect on Wednesday next. The plan of
working the men is the same as that in
vogue two years ago before the force was
increased from 3 TO l 9 pnvates. Five men
are to be on duty In the daytime, in two
reliefs, and ten men at night. Three men
will compose the station house squad
Officers Atkinson, Ferguson and Sher
wood. Each member of the force win be
allowed ten days leave of absence, in
stead OF seven. The force at present is
worked so that eight men are on in the
day and eight at night, being relieved
every eight hours.
officer Proctor, who was charged with
interfering with the fremen at the fire
on lower King street on Saturday night
last, has been eXoneratcd by the police
commissioners The policeman refused to
allow Foreman Smith of the Columbia
company to break in door at the fire
referred to. The chief engineer and the
wardens being absent the foreman deemed
his rights the same as those of the chief
engineer or the warden in charge. The
commissioners, in their decision, recog-
niZed that the powers of the chief or
warden were clearly defined by law, but
contend that the authority Is not tielegat-
ed to foreman of a company by the law.
The policemen, however, were reminded
that they Were required to assist officers
and members of companies in time of
fire whether the chief engineer IS present
or not. The matter will doubtless be car
ried further and the law on the subject
fully investiatcd.
Officer Ticer is still confined to his
bed, but is reported somewhat better to-
night.
Mrs. D. ]. Howell, who has been quite
sick for some days past, is able to be
out again.
Mr.. oscar Carter leaves the city for
Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Allegheny
county, this evening
Mr.. r. j. Thomas and son, Mr. Gordon
Thomas. will leave tomorrow for Rock
bridge Alum Springs.
CommonweaIth's Attorney Marbury. who