The times., 1897-07-08
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
The Grand Jury Returns a True Bill
Against Paul Blanchard.
w. e. Staples Pleads Guilty to Vic.
latiou of the Pension Laws.
Notes and Personals.

Alexandria, July THE grand jury of
the United states court this evening re-
turned true bill against Paul blanchard
for murder. The prisoner is charged win
the murder of John Christensen, the mate
of the American lark Justin II. lngersuil.
The case will be called Tor trial at $50
tonioIruw morning.
Two indictments were returned 5y the
grand Jury against W. E. staples, OF King
George county, charged with violating
pension laws, and the grand jury was dis
charged.
Staples was placed on trial at once and
entered a plea of guilty. A fine Of 81 900
was imposed, and in default of payment
STAPLES was committed to jail.
4. r. Keys, of Quantico, indicted for vio-
lating the internal revenue laws, pleaded
guilty ami was sentenced to Uay fine Of
S10o and serve thirty days in jail.
Miss Julia Holensberry, an elderly lady,
was found wandering on lower Prince
street, about I O'Clock last night. by Rev.
Mr.. Benson and Mr.. j. E. Alexander.
They assisted the lady to her residence,
corner Of st. Asaph and Queen streets,
but, before they reached their destinar rijn,
Miss Holiensberry became unconscious, and
nr. Gibson was summoned Several hours
passed befoie she regained her senses.
Judge Loge. of the Alexandria county
court, today dismissed, without cost, the
contested election case OF Corhett VS..
Torreyson, for member OF the board
of supervisors of the county. Tie Judge
decided to allow the returns as made by
the commissioners OF elections to stand
James Roberts. the young man from
Washin gton W no was arrested in this
city last night for cruelty to animals in
causing gthe deash of horse. was fined ST.T5,
the fun extent of the law. In imposing
sentence Mayor Simpson said he regretted
that he could not impose more severe
punishment
Woodford Gordon, colored. charged with
fighting, was fined So, and I homas Bluud-
helm, colored for disorderly conduct was
given thirty days on the gang by the
mayor today. william Thompson. col
ored, charged with assaulting Arthur
Lee, and James Richards, jr.,, and George
Gift, charged with larceny, were dismissed
The recently elected officers of La
fayette Lodge, No. II, l. O. NJ, we've in
stalled tonight by District Deputy Grand
Architect George ". Bontz, after which
the members of the lodge We're banqueted
at the Opera House Cafe.
The remains Of the late Adam j. Schwab
were taken from Hen derson'S vault this
evening and inferred III the family lot in
St Paul's Cemetery.
Valentine W. Sellers was today ap-
pointed a justice Of the peace for Ar
lington district, in Alexandria county.
Jackson Council, Jr. o. L. y. NJ. met
in their new hall, on South Fairfax street,
tonight, and Initiated several applicants
for membership. The recently elected
officers of the council Were installed.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum will
give their ninth annual excursion to
River View on the Goth instant.
Mr.. J. Fred Rodgers has sent two OF
his pile-drivers to East Washington, where
they will be used for setting piles in con-
nection with sewer work.
Mrs. Louisa Schmidt, of Baily's Cross
roads, was badly injured yesterday even
| ing by being thrown from her buggy,
while on her way to this city. The horses
attached to Prof. Grawford's carriage be-
came frightened at an electric train and
| in which Mrs. Schmidt was seated She
den, after which she was sent to her
home.
Ais George W Petty is prominently spoken
| of for the position of chief engineer OF the
| fire department Mr. Petty has been con-
ne,,tcd with the department for thirty years.
| and is welt qualified for the position men
| toned.
George Mason Council. Royal Arcanum,
y
| the near future.
| The Lyceum team, of this city. AMI the
| Shamlocks, OF Washington, Will Elay d
game of ball at River View tomorrow
| Miss Jennie Sigourney, of Washington,
| ana Mr. w. Pollard, of this city, who have
| been the guests of the Misses Stonnell, in
| Fairfax, have returned to their homes
/ Mrs. Henry Lewis, of Charlottesville, Is
| visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
| 2. Cochran, on Alfred street.
| Nj W. II. Hope, of FaifaX, suffered a
| Slight sunstroke yesterday and was taken
| te. the Alexandria Infirmary for treat
] ment.
| Mr.. Donald Mclean, storekeeper at the
| Mahoneyville distlery, has been trans
| ferred to Keanstown, Frederick county,
| Md, where he has been made the sto.e-
| keeper and gauger. Mr.. Bailey, storeSeep-
er and gauger at Keanstown, will be traus-
| feIred to this city.
| Mrs j. l.. Hughes, of Brooklyn, ac-
| companied by her daughter, Mrs. o. l.,
| Dickinson, of Hamilton, Bermuda, is Wis
| iting her brother, Capt. William r. Taylor,
| OF North Columbus street.
DR.. Purvis and wife, with Misses Maggie
| Ashby and Courtney Norton, left last night
for a sea voyage to Boston.
| Judge @. n. Ashton, of King George;
| ex-State Senator Robert j. Washington,
of Westmoreland; State Senator Fairfax,
/ of Loudoun, and State Senator John
! Mason, of King George, were in attend
| ance on the United States court today.
| Divine healing taught and proved at Ty-
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