The times., 1897-05-15
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Mr. Cliff Asks the Police TO Look
for His Wife.

Alexandria, Va, May 14.-Mr. j. z
Gift. well-known citizen, applied to
the police authorities this evening TO as
sist him in locating his wife and two
children. Mr. Cliff stated that he has
reason to believe that his wife has
eIoped with young man named Edgar
Devaughn. Deveughn had been fre-
quent caller at the Cliff home, and was
regarded by the husband as trusted
friend A few days ago Mrs. Gilt left
the city. pretending she was going TO
visit relatives in SpottsyIvania county
Shortly after her departure Devaughn
also left the city, and 1T is said that ne
was joined by Mrs Gift at Frederick5-
burg, and that they subsequently pro-
ceeded in the direction OF Orange Court
house.
Mr.. Cliff has resided here for many
years and is highly regarded by those who
know him. Devaughn is a native of this
city and has been engaged in The manu-
facture OF toothache drops.
The police will endeavor to locate the
eloping couple and have them brought
back to Alexandria.
W, b. Smith was arrested by officer
Hall this evening on warrant issued at
the request of Miss Maria Rogers, who
charged the former with siapping her
in the face. The accused is an insurance
agent and the lady is employed by him as
a stenographer. He was required TO leave
collateral for his appearance tomorrow
morning in the police court subsequently,
the young woman applied to the mayor to
permit her to Withdraw the warrant, but
the request was not granted 1t is under
stood that the trouble was the result Of
a controversy over the late cowhding af-
fair which occurred in this city, Smith at
tempting to defend Steers, while the iady
championed the cause of the weaker sex
A letter received here from Charlottesville
today states that Col. John A. Mosby has
entirely recovered from bis recent injury
and that he will leave for Warrenton to-
morrow.
While responding to an alarm this morn
ing about / O'Clock one OF the rear wheels
OF the hook and ladder truck was wrenched
eff hy being caught between the rails of
the electric railway track on Royal street,
between King and Prince.
Mrs. Virginia Luckett. of this city, mother
OF Mrs. Calvin Butts, died in Bladensbnrg
yesterday, aged sixty-six years. Her re
be Inferred tomorrow.
Mrs. Nancy NJ Arlington. weli-known
resident of the Third ward, died at her
home. on Princess street. yesterday.
The funeral of Mrs Rosena EhZabe'h h
Duffey took place this afternoon.
In the police court this morning John
Booker, col0red, was fined 81 80 for
an assault on Edward Coots, and William
Dudley, for disorderly conduct and as
sauls, was fined $500
Emily Redmond. colored, is held by the
authorities for an examination as TO her
mental condition.
Judge Lane win hold his first term OF
court at Fairfax on Monday next
So arthis year S11 .324 has been collected
on State liquor licenses in this city.
The tug Eva Belle Cain lIas been laun he'd
from the ways at the ship yard, and he
schooner Kate Mullen has been hauled out
for repairs
Mr.. W 3. Padgett, who drives for Mr..
F. j. Pollard, fell from his wagon his
evening and broke his arm.
musical and literary entertainment
was given in the iecture-room of Trinity
NJ E. Church tonight.
The funeral OF the late Rev. Thomas E
Locke took place this afternoon.