The times., 1898-11-11
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
st. Asnph Trouble Settled I'm tb.
Police Court

Alexandria, Nov 10-Justice Holmes n, Ala.
andria County, this morning investigated tho
difficulty which occurrednear St Asaph Yesterday
evening between John Higgins and an organ
grinder, who succeeded in getting away before
the arrival of the county officers. HIGGINS ad
mitted having cut the organ grinder. not how.
ever, until after he had been stabbed. 6,s
Oh Szo and costs was assessed against Higgins
and he was committed to Jail for s;x mop,bs
in default of bail to keep the peace. Edward
Austin was also fined $50 and costs and com.
mitted to jail for six months and William Allen
and August schrader were assessed s. each and
costs on n charge of participating in the dift
Guilty
telegram received here this evening from
Richmond states that Gov. Tyler has pardored
Thomas A. Henry, of this city, who in February
lsa6, was sentenced to the pententiary for as
sauiting and robbing Alexander McCIintock. in
Fairfax County.
S. NJ Whtbee and Julian Howdershell. of the
Mount Vernon Electric Railway. have returned
from hunting trip in the vicinity of Bealeton
An abundance of game is reported in that sec.
tion Of Virginia ~
Frank Hume has resigned his membership IN
the school board of jefferson district. in AIex.
andria County.
The city and county commissioners of election
met today and certified to the returns of Tues
days election.
The Bethel Academy eleven and the Episcon,l
High School team will play on the grounds Of
the latter institution this city, on Satur-
day.
DIR. Hugh Mcclure and bride. nee Miss John.
son. OF Washington. have returned from their
wedding trip.
William Woolls. former well-known resident
OF this city, died in Brooklyn, N. Y, today.
He was eighty-two years of age. The deceased
was halter by trade. He conducted a grocery
business in this city for many years, until
forced to retire on account OF his advanced age
and failing health. Subsequently he went TO
Brooklyn and resided with his son. He was the
father of William P. woolls, of this city. and
Stephen Woolls, foreman of the Southern Church.
man, in Richmond. The remains will be brought
to Alexandria for interment.
The four -year-old child of Charles Bowles, col
ored which had been left alone at its home in
South st. Asaph Street, seriously burned
yesterday afternoon, its clothing taking fire from
a stove. The child rushed into the street, en-
veloped in flames. and was caught by W. A.
Carter, who extinguished the blaze. The child
was so badly burned that the flesh fell of in
several places.
Chief of Police Webster today received re.
quest from the Washington police department to
look out for Harry c. Gawler. sixteen years OF
age, who has been missing from his home in
Washington since November 4.
The board OF supervisors of Alexandria County
| and the executive committee having in charge
| the dedication of the new county courthouse and
Jail have issued invitation cards to many promi
nent people to be present and participate in the
ceremonies on the 10th instant. Among these
who are expected are Gov. Tyler, Senator Daniel
and Congressman Rixey. The festivities will be
| gin at 2 o'clock military and concert band
| will furnish music. At the close OF the eS
| ercises banquet will be served.
+ c. C. Tesh was called to Dodson County today
on account of the death of his brother Charle.
| Tesh
| A proposal has been made for the introduction
| of military training into the upper grades O.
| the boys public schools.
The Thirty-ffth Michigan Regiment passed
through this city last night over the Southe.r
Railway from Camp Meade. en- route for Atlanta
| Ga.
! case of scarlet fever is reported at No. 100
| Prince Street.
Prot-acted meetings are held nightly in Trinii,
| II. E. Church.
J afternoon from Roberts Chapel.