Evening star., 1898-12-19
AFFAIRS IN Al EXANDRIA
New Court House ON Fort Myer Heights Not
Yet ReadysforC Occupancy.
Old Building to he Used for December
Term-POlice Court Docket
General~News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. ri King Street,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 10, 1898.
1t was stated this morning by a county
ofhclal that the December term of the
Alexandra county court would be held in
the old court house on Columbus street in
this city, Tuesday, December 81. The rea-
son given why the new court house, on Fort
Myer Heights, would not be used was
that the heating apparatus was not in
working form. 1t was also intimated that
the building might not be ready for use by
the January term
AT the last session of court the trial of
Lee Gaskins was set for Tuesday, Decem-
Der -. Since Sandy James, who is under
the same indictments, has been captured,
1t is stated that he will also be arraigned
at that time.
Church Services.
Most of the resident clerg. occupied their
pulpits yesterday and preached to large
congregations.
AT the Second Presbyterian Church Rev
). Ernest Thacker preached in the morn
ing on the subject, God Prepared a
Worm," and in the evening on THE First
Christian Sermon in Europe"
rev. Berryman Green of Christ Church
Delng Ill, his pulpit was occupied by Rev.
James Grammar. Prof. Leo Wheat presld-
ed at the organ. Rev. 1. E. Revelle of the
NJ. L; Church preached a temperance ser
mon last night.
Arrangements has been made by the
sunday schools for the usual Christmas s
celebrations, which will occur during the
holidays. AS the 10Th falls on Sunday the
regular services, with appropriate sermons,
Will be observed in all the churches.
Police Court Docket.
Mayor Simpson disposed of the following
cases in the Police Court this morning:
john Quill a small colored boy, arrested
by Officer knight for jumping on street
cars, was assessed 81. The mayor said the
practice must be broken up, and if neces-
sary the fines would be increased.
William Harper, colored, arrested by
Officer Atkinson, charged with assault, was
fined 50.
Charles Armour, arrested by Officers
Belts and knight, on a charge of disor-
derly conduct, forfeited So collateral by
non-appearance.
General Affairs.
The sinking of two small sailing vessels
below this city was reported yesterday by
Capt. James Elliot of the schooner Re-
becca Smith. One of them, the name un-
known, in tow of the tug McFadden, went
down in sight of this city. The crew es-
capped in a row boat to the shore. The
McF'adden went past her this morning, it is
supposed, for the purpose of locating the
vessel. The other WAS the sloop Peerless,
which sank, 1t is stated, by striking her
own anchor near C3lisletOn's Island Point
The crew of this boat Were sheltered on the
Rebecca Smith. Bothiyessels are said to be
OF Washington.
The funeral of James Piper, an old and
well-known coloredo citizen, whose death
occurred yesterday in Washington, will
take place at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon
from Roberts Chapel ON South Washington
street.
Mr. James r. Cation is quoted in Rich
mond as stating that he would oppose Col.
l.. G. Barley for the house of delegates
next year.
1t is said that the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Mount Vernon railroad will today
appoint a special officer whose duty it will
be to stop boys from jumping on the cars.