Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-03
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
John Cornell Before the Mayor Charged
With Attempted Abduction.
Monday to De Observed as n National
HOlidny-ProGram of Exer-
ciscs mt Del Ray.


rington, daughter of Alfonzo Arlington.
a well-known resident of the northeastern
section of the city. Last night Arlington
appeared at the station house and asked
for warrant, charging that Cornell had
made an attempt to abduct his daughter.
and stated that his daughter had packed
her trunk early yesterday afternoon and
had it sent to the A. and F. depot. The po-
lice found Miss Eva and her trunk at the
depot and sent both home.
Cornell claimed to be totally innocent of
the charges. and claimed that as soon as
he learned that the police were looking for
him he proceeded to headquarters, where
he gave himself up.
Mr. Cornell. when seen by the reporter
for The Sar reiterated his denial and
said he had not written the note which
was printed in one of the morning papers ;
that, as matter Of fact, he could not
write at all. Cornell said also he had never
boarded at Arrington's house, as stated
and knew nothing of Miss Arlington leav-
irg home He said that he and his wife
had separated about year and a half
ago.
Cornell was represented by Mr.. s. c.
Brent. while Commemorative Attorney
Mar5ury prosecuted the case.
Mayor Simpson postponed the hearing
until Tuesday night, and Cornell gave bail
in the sum of 500 for his appearance
The West End Fire Company.
The fire plugs which were recently erect
ed in the West End were tested yesterday
and found to work all right The COM
pany Is getting its affairs in good shape.
Patriotic Celebration.
The patriotic celebration at Del Raw
Monday bids fair to be a great success.
The following program will be carried out:
Prayer by the presiding elder. Rev. J. II.
Boyd, DID,; opening proceedings by chair
man, Geo. Rucker; address of welcome to
visiting organizations, by Rev. Mr.. Wells;
playing of America hy Sd Regimen. Vir,
GINA Volunteer Field Band of Alexandra.
Va; the raising of ''Olj Glory" and re cita-
lIon of the Star Spangled Banner by
capt. j. V. Davis; playing Star Spangled
Banner by 3D. Regiment Virginia Volun-
teer Field Band: reading of the Declara-
ton of Independence by Mr.. c. w. Millen:
address by Mr.. Frank Lyon of Balston
music by Sd Regiment Band; speech by
Rev. f. A. Stier of Washington; benedc;iol
by Rev. ]. Council.
To Meet Capt. Green.
Capt. w. H. Green, general manager of
the Southern Railway Company, has made
an appointment to meet a number # the
business men at the rooms of the Business
Mems League Monday next at noon for the
purpose of discussing the recent removal
of Mr.. Jas. S. Douglass as aeen. of the
company in this city.
Police Court.
In the police court today Mayor SImnson
disposed of the following cases: William
Washington. charged with assauting and
beating his wife; Kitty Hines and Carrie
Travers, drunk and disorderly conduct:
George Cupid, charged with assaulting arsi
beating his wife; Charles Williams tres
passing on the property OF the Southern
Railway Company.
Monday a Legal Holiday.
Monday will be observed In this city as
legal holiday. The banks will be closed,
the post office will observe Sunday hours
and the market will close at am
The citizens will observe the day as
general holiday, and merrymaking will be
the order.
Paul Blanchard Brought Here.
Paul blanchard, the alleged murderer OF
First Officer Christensen of the American
bark Ingersoll. and the six sailors who
have been locked up In the Norfolk Jail as
witnesses. were brought to this city this
morning on the Norfolk steamer and placed
In Jail. BlancheId's case will be heard be-
fore the United States grand jury Tuesday
next.
Thos. LyIes' Injuries.
Thomas Lyles, who was so badly injured
In Washington yesterday by falling head
long from building on which he was at
work, is in serious condition. DR.. ]. T.
Miller is attending him. His back and
arms are injured, and he has a severe con-
fusion On the head.
HydrauliOn Engine House.
The new engine house Of the Hydraulion
Fire Company is rapidly nearing completion,
and the company expects to move into it
hry T,,l..
gets irto its new quarters 1t is said there
Will De complete reorganization.
Miss Devftrs Musical.
The musical entertainment given in Iy-
ceum Hall. on Duke street, last night was
largely attel ded and was quite a success.
The following is the program:
Overture, Luspiel, Misses H. Padgett and
d. Dewitt; recitation, Natures Works, Miss
Nellie Cumberland; piano solo, Ripples of
the Atlantic, Miss Hattie Padgett; vocal
solo, For All Eternity, Miss Edith Mccoy
OF Washington; piano duet, Fresh Life,
Misses NJ. Dewitt and H. Padgett; piano
solo. Whispering Waves, Miss Efie Nash;
vocal solo. selection. Mr. William Hoy:
piano solo, 1n-die-Ferne, Miss May Nc
Williams; piano duet. Galop de Concert,
Misses Dewitt and NJ. McWilliams; piano
solo, Shepherds Song, Master Paul Hull
fish; vocal solo, Flower Song, Miss Jose
phine Clements of Washington; piano duet,
FL captain, Misses Dewitt and B. Sampson:
piano solo, Tempo di Marche, Miss Nellie
Cumberland; vocal solo, selection, Mr. r.
Downey; piano solo. Les Flures, Miss
Edna Pullman; piano duet, Polka de Com
cert, Misses Dewitt and Esteu Padgett.
piano solo, Edderwiss Glide, Miss Mamie
Str1pley; closing duet selection, Misses Nj,
Dewitt and H. Padgett.
Fell From the Train.
Yesterday afternoon a young man named
Charles Hobson in attempting to alight
from moving electric train was thrown
to the ground and quite badly bruised. He
had an arnful Of bundles, which were
scattered broadcast.
General and Personal Notes.
Mrs. Francis Downham has gone to
Round Hill for the summer.
Motorman Van Horn of the electric rail-
way has gone to San Francisco, Cal.
The funeral Of the late John Nelson will
take place tomorrow at 2:30 O'clock
Inc arrangements for the excursion of
the Third Regiment Field Band are being
perfected, and the affair promises to be a
great success.
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