Evening star., 1898-08-10
AFFAIRS IN AL EXANORlA
Inquiry Concerning Record Of Uolored Men
Under Suspicion of Robbery.
James Hoffman's Death Stiu Unex-
pIained-POIice Court Cases-Gen-
eral and Personal News.
Evening Star Bureau.
Corner King and Columbus Streets,
ALEX ANDRIA Va August 10 1898


ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 10, 1898.
A letter has been received by the chief of
police from Greensboro, n. c., inciosing
photographs of three burglars who are
charged with robbing the post office at
Aberdeen, N. c., the night of April 4, 1898.
The letter states that the men all claim to
have been in Alexandria during the latter
part of March. and the first of April, and
that one of them said he was here the
night of the robbery, April 4. Cne of the
men claimed to have had trouble with a
policeman here, and another that he was
peddlilg goods on the Streets which last
was recalled by an officer this morning. In
fact, 1t Is remembered that all of them had
been under the ban of the police, and that
one of them, Harry Wright. had been ar
rested and fined $40 for selling goods with
out a license.
Their names are Harry Wright Joseph
z. Reid and Charles A. Miller. They were
arrested in Norfolk and are now confined
in North Carolina, pending trial, The ponce
department will, doubtless be able to rem
der valuable information to the North Car
olina authorities.
COIored Soldier Defies Arrest.
John Starr of the 9th Ohio (coloredl Bat
talon, who shot and severely wounded
colored woman rear Camp Alger, as men
toned in yesterdays Star, was pursued by
a corporal and two privates to st. Elmo,
where several shots were exchanged be-
twt en- the fugitive and his pursuers. Starr
managed to eIude the soldiers. and got into
Ale Sandria. but he was closely followed by
on of the privates, who cornered the fugi-
tive in house on South St ASaph street.
But. though armed with gun, while Starr
had only istol, the pursuer hesitated to
enter the premises alone, and went off TO
obtain the assistance of a policeman, dur
ing which time Starr disappeared, and is
still at large.
still n Mystery.
James Hoffman. an account of whose
tragic suicide or murder appeared in yes
terday's Star, died early last night at the
irfirmary without having regained con-
sciousness, and leaving the manner of his
death still matter of speculation. His
body was carried to Mr. Wheatley's estab-
lis hment. where it is low held to await the
action of Fairfax county authorities. no in
formation having been obtained to rela-
tives or friends Of the deceased.
Police Court Docket.
The following cases We're disposed of in
Mayor Simpsons police court this morn
fug: Howard Shelton, colored, charged with
stealing 95 cents. case dismissed; VIM.
Bowman, colored, charged with assault,
fired So.
The last case before the mayor was that
of Mr. Chas Pullman and Mr.. Harry
Moore, charged with fighting. The two
gentlemen are prominent and respectable
citizens, but the evidence necessitated a
punishment. and they were fined S2.50 each,
and dismissed by the mayor with words
OF friendly advice.
Brief Mention.
The Virginia annual camp meeting of
Seventh-day Adventists will be held in
Hume's Grove on the electric railway a
short distance from Alexandria, beginning
tomorrow and continuing until the 22d in
stant. A large attendance is expected.
During the past few days over 100 SOL
diers have been entertained at the Soldiers
Rest, and on the streets may be seen a
number of them from adjacent camps.
Early this morning horse attached to
Mr.. Schlickstein's bread wagon became
frightened and ran away, considerably in
juriuS the harness and wagon. Fortunate
ly the driver escaped injury.
Mr.. J. Z. Tackett and daughter, Miss
Sophie Tackett, have gone to Greenbriar
White Sulphur Springs.
Mr.. Geo De Bell, bookkeeper for Tackett
& Marshall. is rusucating at Centerville.
Mr.. Eugene Taylor will leave today for
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Annie Moore, accompanied by her
grandchildren, Miss Daisy Moore and Nor
gan Moore, has left for a two weeks visit
to friends In lower Maryland.
The Star bureau will hereafter be To-
Gated at the corner of King and Columbus
streets.