The times., 1898-07-26
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Death of John oisertson, Once "a
White Housc. Florist.

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Alexandria, Va, July r25.-Eight wag-
ons and thirty-two mules were shipped
from ST. Asaph this evening by the Nor
folk steamer for Fortress Monroe, en-
route to Porto Rico. 3s 4
A brakeman named Layeock was
thrown from a freight train on the Penn
sylyania road, near this city, tbs even
ing, and was quite badly injured. After
receiving surgical attention in thD city
he was sent to his home in Washington.
His INJURIES are n thought to be serious.
The remair Of Samuel Lindsey who
died in Washington on Saturday, will be
brought to this city tomorrow afternoon
at 3 O'Clock for interment in St. Mary $
| Cemetery. Mr.. Lindsey had many rela-
tives and friends in Alexandria, where
he resided for many years.
James Sullivan, who stabbed John H.
Anderson in the throat on July II, was
! fined s25. and in default of payment was
! given sixty days on the gang.
A special meeting of the board of police
| commissioners win be called for Wednes-
| day night, If all the members are in the
! city at that time. 1t is understood that
| Mayor Simpson will submit some sddi-
tional rules and regulations for the gov
ernment of the police force.
George, Cant, a well-known resident,
died at the Infirmary last night. He was
4 a native of Prince William County, but
| had resided in this city for many years.
John Robertson, of Alexandria County,
died at the Infirmary this morning Mr..
/ Robertson was born in Scotland, but came
| to the United States early in life He
married a daughter of the late John
Slater. Mrs. Robertson died about two
| years ago. During the Administration OF
/ President Grant Mr.. Robertson was for
| ist at the Executive Mansion. Subse-
1 quently he engaged in the florist busi-
/ ness a st. Asaph Junction, in Alexan-
| dria County. He was at the time of his
death d school trustee Of the county. He
! was sixty-three years of age.
! The board OF supervisors OF Alexandria
! County met today and reelected c. n.
! Saegmuller as chairman.
The contract for repairing county
! building in Washington District was
awarded 10 W. II. Payne for Sl55.
! George w. Veitch, having been elected
| overseer of roads for the county has re-
! signed as school trustee and William Ball
has been appointed 10 I'LL the vacancy
| A valuable horse belonging TO the Hy-
draulion Fire Engine Company died this
morning.
! Policemen Proctor Wilkinson and Lyles
| have returned from st. Georges Island,
where they spent their vacation. Officers
| Ticer Roberts and Arlington take their
/ leave tomorrow.
Councilman Louis Brill has returned
/ from an outing on the. lower river.
The district convention of the Epworth
League will meet in Front Royal tomor-
row The Methodist Episcopal Church,
| South of this city viii be represented by
/ Mr. Marion Angelo.
Margaret White coloredl teacher in
Hallowen Public School, died at her
/ home on Fayette Street yesterday.
| A little son of Mr..Peter Hall, while rid
! ing a spirited horse this morning, was
| thrown by the animal and quite badly in
! jured.
/ Mr. Henry Nicholson, an engineer on
/ the Southern Railwaysfis reported to be
| seriously Ill at Harrisonburg. Mr.. Mich
! olson was at one time member OF the
i police force in this city.
A meeting of those connected with the
Ladies' Relief Association was held 1T
Armory Hail today, when arrangements
| were made to open a Soldiers Rest IN
| the Armory. The rooms viii be provided
with cots, writing material and literature
and provision viii be made for wash and
bath rooms. The rooms will be open from
a. m. until p. m. and lunch will bt
served daily under the auspices of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
/ Many donations have been received by
! the committee.
Mrs Richard Lyles, a wel-known ant
popular lady of this city. was taken Il
Providence Hospital today for treatment
70 rtumor.