The times., 1897-08-29
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Colored Burglar Caught in the Act
of Robbing Store.
Mr. j. IA. Troth, of Fairfax Court
House, Robbed of Large
Sum of Money.

Alexandria, Va, Aug. 2S.-silas Lucas,
colored, was discovered this morning in N
attempt to rob the store of George Howard,
on OrOnoco street, He had brokeD into
the building and was In theact of concealing
several articles In his pockets when de-
tected He escaped from the store but
was captured by several colored boys
who turned him over to Policeman Rob.
erts.
Information was received here TODAY
that the residence of Mr.. j. II. Troth, at
Fairfax Courthouse. was entered 10y burg
70 RS last night, and pockethook containing
about SO, 500 was stolen.
Mrs William Il. Sandal, who lives near
Occoquan, attended the market in this
city today with a small supply OF the
products of her farm. After having dis
posed OF portion of her goods, she dis.
covered that, in returning bag containing
S5.2S to her pocket, she had made a mis-
take and put it through the placket of
her dress. Much distressed and with tears
stI Gaming down her cheeks, Mrs. Sandal
reported her loss to police headquarters.
officer Sherwood and Mr.. George Appich
made g thorough search of the market,
but We're unable to find the missing
treasure. They, however, interested hem
selves in behalf of the unfortunate LADY,
and soon collected $3.50, which they
turned over to her.
Capt. Bryan has received letter froIn
Col. j. A. Lane Scott stating that he will
inspect the Alexandria Light Infantry on
Friday evening next.
Mrs Roy d. Hassler, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. A. w. Adam, and sister,
Miss Susie Adam, OF Washington, viii
leave tomorrow for a two weeks visit in
Asheville, n. C.
Mr.. Samuel Stokely, OF Trinity NJ. E.
Church, will conduct the services in the
auditorium of the Railroad Reading Room
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
The funeral OF the late George w. Fisher
took place this afternoon at o O'Clock
from his home, 222 North Royal street, and
was largely attended Rev, Mr. Williams,
of the M E. Church South, conducted the
| services. The pallbearers were Meesrs
William Woods, Edward ID. Bra ckett,
Thomas Robinson, J. E. Alexander, A. D..
Marfield and Col. F. L. Smith. The
remains were followed to the grave by
the members OF Washington Lodge or
Masons, Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons and of Old Dominion Comnandery
knights Templar.
The pay roll for the street work this
week amounted to $500, during which
time eighty two men and eighteen carts
and wagons were employed.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mamie P. Taylor
| took place from her late home, on King
street yesterday evening at 5 O'Clock The
services were conducted by Rev. j. T.
Williams. of the III. f. Church South, and
the interment was in the Methods Gene
terry. 4.
James Grayson, colored, was arrested
| by Policeman Sherwood this evening, on
! suspicion of stealing number OF books
| George Moore, color ed, entered the store
of Messrs. HeIlmuth, corner of King and
| Columbus streets, this evening, and while
the clerks were busy he grabbed large
| piece of meat and ran from the building
He was pursued by gang Of boys, and
was captured after a lively chase. The
| meat was recover ed, and Moore was taken
| to the police station.
| George Wood, colored tramp, was
| arreste by Policeman Ferguson this
evening charged with robbing a car Of
the Southern Railway Company. A box
| of shoes was found on the ground along
side the car and pair of shoes was found
| I'm the possession of Ward. The negro
| claimed that he found the box broken
| open and as ne needed shoes badly, he
| helped himself He was held for trial
When the case of Paul Pop was called in
| the police court today it was stated that
| Mr.. Englehardt, whom Pop is charged with
| having assaulted, was unable to appear,
and the hearing was postponed until
! Monday.
| The Lincolnfa Christian Endeavor So
ciety will pay fraternal visit to the So
| ciety of the NJ. P. Church in this city to-
morrow evening att o'clock.
Mrs. Zeisse, mother of Mr.. w. Fl. Zeisse,
| formerly of the Exchange Hotel, in this
city, died in Philadelphia yesterday.
The store of Mr.. John Crilly, on the
| Strand, was found open by Policemen n
! Goods and Howson last night. The prem
| ises were searched, but nothing was found
missing.
Superintendent Kemper will hold his
| first teachers meeting of the session ut
Peabody Hall on Saturday, September 4.
The Baltimore and Ohio transfer barge
| Brewert has been sent to Baltimore for
repairs. The tug Caroline will take her
place on the Potomac.
1t is stated that some Of the assets OF
the Old Dominion Insurance Company
have been discovered in safe in this city
The affairs of accompany are in the hands
of receiver.
The postponed excursion of Potomac
Lodge. I. @. o. F., of this city, and
Metropolis Lodge. of Washington, to River
| View, will take place on Tuesday.
The children of the Woodlawn Sunday
| School, of lower Fairfax county, are
| arranging to attend the excursion to be
| given to Marshall Hall, on Tuesday next
Ivy the Cuban League, of Washington. The
children will go by steamer from Mount
Vernon to Marshall Hall and Will be deco
rated with the colors Of Cuba.