The times., 1897-05-01
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
An Attempt to Rob the Residence
of Mrs. Hudson.
Peyton Hall Killed ny Train-
Liquor Licenses Granted Mar
riages and Social Events.

Alexandria, AprIl 80 "A burglar attempt
ed To break into Mrs W D. Hudson's resi-
dcnce, on Upper King street, earl ythis moIn-
ing lie had removed the blinds, and WIS
about to enter a window when Mrs. Hnd-
son, awakened by the noise, fired two
shots at him. II e made his escape
Brush fires have been ragtngin this vicinity
for several days. Today the fire came near
the residence of Mr. Aud. two miles south
west OF Alexsndria, 1t was with difficulty
that the property was saved
In the corporation court today retail
liquor licenses were granted To w.
Brawner, C. K Davis, j. Harry Rice, Gar
rett Il Monroe, K. Rainer, Martin LawIer,
j. H. Crilly, A C. Gorhan, George S.
Finch and T. s. Kelly; ordinary liquor IL
cerses to George a. Appich and William II
Steuernagie. and malt iiquer licenses to
James McCauley. II. kaietski and Ellen
Nugent.
Mr.. Peyton Halt was killed last night
by a train on the Washington Southern
Railway at Franeonia station. The wagon
in which he was riding was completely
demolished. The deceased was well known
in this city. II is supposed that he fell
asleep and was not aware of the approach
ing train.
John Sayers, OF Washington, was fined
SO in the police court this morning for
improper conduct on the streets.
The three councils of the Junior Order
American Mechanics VIII give a May hop
and package party at their hall, on North
Columbus street, on the 11th proxirno.
A pleasant surprise party was rendered
Miss Maggie Hammond at the home Of her
parents, 226 North Fairfax street, last
night.
a game of ban win be played on Monday
evening at Colross, between the teams OF
the Y NJ. S l.. and the Evening Stars.
Major Nj Slaughter, who resided in this
city for many years. was stricken WITH
paralysis in Richmond yesterday.
A horse attached to one OF the city carts
ran away on North Royal street today
George Walker, the diver, narrowly es-
capped serious injury.
At a meeting of Christ Church vestry
yesterday evening, Messrs. E. S. Lead
heater and w. A. SInoot were reelected
wardens, Mr. G. william Ramsay, treasurer,
and Mr.. g. L. Booth, registrar.
1t was decided to have the church bell.
which was cracked some time since, re-
cast This bell was castin London in 1917.
The finance committee of the city coun-
Gil met last night and destroyed coupons
amounting to 81 ASST, which represented
the January interest on the public debt.
During the month OF April the clerk Of
the corpor alton court recorded fifty-five
deeds and issued twenty-six marriage H.
censes.
Police Commissioner Lindsey has return
ed from two weeks visit to Atlantic City.
Miss Mary Robertson is visiting the family
Of Mrs. C. P. Jones, at Broad Run, Fauquiel
county.
Mr.. James Martin and Miss Lizzie Doran
were married at the parsonage OF st. Mary s
Church yesterday by Rev. J. J. Bowler.
Messrs. Edward A. German and Martin D
Duianey, Of this city, have both passed a
successful exaTnin alton in all branches OF
the third year Of medicine at Georgetown
University.
Miss Florence King has returned to hel
home in Fredericksburg, after a pleasan,
visit to relatives in this city.