The times., 1897-06-25
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Arrest Of a Man Charged with Rob-
berry in Culpeper.
Continuation OF the Closing Exer.
cises of the Theological Semi
nary-Sotes and Personals.

being locked up for some time the m:tn
acknowledged that his name was Craft
Swain, and that he was the party wanted.
Deputy Constable Fl. 3. Leary, of Culpeper,
arrived here this evening and took charge
of the prisoner. q
Swain ls charged with holding up and
robbing j. J. Murray, a brother hobo.
Since the robbery Murray has left Cnl-
peper, and warrant for his arrest has
been Issued by the authorities of that
town. r,gs
Fielding Brooks, O colored driver for
Mr.. william Rodgers, while riding colt
near the Virginia Glass Works this morn
ing, was thrown and quite badly injured.
The horse was caught by Special Officer
Gcnzberger near the river front.
The closing exercises Of the Theological
Seminary were continued today. Bishop
reterkin, of West Virginia. presided for
Bishop Whittle, who occupied seat with
the professors on the platform. Messrs.
William Henry Laird, of Virginia; William
Norwood Tillinghast, OF South Carolina;
William Henry Asmond, Of Virginia, and
Walter Byron Stehl, members OF the grad
uating class, read well-written essay This
Afternoon diplomas were delivered to the
following graduates. Sanders Z. Gingnard,
of South Carolina; William Henry Laird,
OF Virginia; William Henry Asmond, of
Virginia; Upton Beall Thomas, OF South
err Virginia, and William Norwood Tilitng-
hats, OF South Carolina. Rev. John Nc
Gill. ID. D., OF Falls Church, delivered the
address to the graduating class.
A missionary service was held in the
chapel last night. Prayers were read by
Rev. Thompson Cole, secretary OF the
Armenian Church Missionary Society, and
O sermon was preached by Rev. DR..
Tiffany, archdeacon OF New York.
Haliowell, the oolored girls division of
the public schools, closed today. The
exercises were held in Haisowell School
building, and the program of music, reci-
tations, etc, was well rendered Superin-
tendent of Schools Kemper made an adj
dress, ana the certificates were presented
b. the clerk of The school board. The
superintendent medal was awarded to
Mary Bentley, and win be presented at
the Opera House tomorrow night, when
the pupils of Hallowell and snowden
schools Will render q cantata.
night r;iided disordeuy house and cap
turcd Catherine Timbe- Sarah johnson,
Celia johnson. william Saunders and
Richard Williams, all oolored. In the
police court this morning the five were
finec So each for lewd and disorderly
conduct, and in default OF payment the
mea We're sent to the chain gang and the
women were committed to the workhouse.
John Petit was fined $40 by Mayor
Thompson this morning On the charge Of
having assaulted Mr. Gilbert Simpson.
anI Mary Springfield, for contempt OF
court. was fined $50 The woman was
without funds and was sent down.
The body OF Mr.. John D. Purcell, who
was killed by train on the Baltimore AMI
Ohio Railroad, near staunton, yesterday
was brought to his home In this city to-
day. The funeral Will take place from
st. Mary's Church tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock.
II the corporation court, Judge Norton
granted ID charter to the E. f. Downham
Company, the objects of which are to
corduct a general liquor business. The
capital stock is $4,000. The officers
are: E. E. Downhann, president; Harry
Downham, secretary, and Sarah NJ. Down
ham, treasurer.
Nj Ernest Simms, of Lower Fairfax, and
Miss BettIe Hall, daughter of Mr. John
Hall, of Pohick, were marrie,l yesterday
eveIliDg at ''Oakwood Theological Semin-
ary by Rev. Prof Wallis Mr. and Mrs
Sin.ms will make their future home at
PohIck AA
]. w. Jackson Council, Jr o. U. 4. NJ,
will give an excursion to Colonial Beach
in July.
The tug Juno is at the shIpyard, with
broken shaft.
1t is reported that the headquarters of
the ira inrnen on this division of the South
em Railway viii be removed from this
City to Monroe, the new town near Lynch
burg.
The board Of supervisors of Alexan-
dria county met today and began the
annual settlement with the county Of
ficers. The board will meet again on
Monday.
4 number of small articles were stolen
from the stable OF Mr.. ]. C. Pullin, on
North Royal street, last night.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Griffin took
place this afternoon, the services being
conducted by Rev. L. j. McDougle, OF
The work of rebuilding the Third Col
ored Baptist Church, which was demol-
ished by the storm last September, was
begun today.
Nj. L. A. Bailey, Of Washington, was
admitted to practice in the corporation
court today.
In the circuit court today decree was
entered i'll the case of White against the
Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Com
pany, directing distribution of funds
in the hands of the receiver
The first new W heat OF the season was
received here yesterday from Westmore-
land county. 1t was very damp, and sold
at 10 cents.
Mr.. James McGahey, popular young
business man of this city, and Miss
Catherine Fannon, of Burke's Station, were
married at Falls Church tonight by Rev
Father Tierney. Miss Maggie Bashford
attended the bride, and Mr.. Dennis Sulli-
van acted as best man for the groom.
Mr.. John H. Moore and Miss Matte
Pickett, both Of Fairfax, were married
at the parsonage of the Baptist Church
yesterday evening by Rev. J. II Butler.
The Third Regiment Field Band will
give an excursion to River View on
July 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Burroughs have
returned from pleasant visit to Rich
mond.
''For three years we have never been