The times., 1898-02-28
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Mrs. Jane B. L0ekhart Is Found
Dead.
She Was Visiting the Family of
MI. James Adams-A Washing
ton Mans Narrow Escape.

Alexandria Feb. 27.-Nrs Jane b. LGckh5rt Of
Philadelphia, died suddenly at the home OF Mr.
James Adams, South Lee street, about )
O'Clock this evening. Mrs. Lockhart, who was
seventy years old, came here recently rUm PhilI-
delphia visit to the family OF Mr.. Adams.
This evening she went into outbuildinS, and
when she did not return in reasonable time
= member of the family went in search OF her.
and discovered her lifelcss body. A physician was
hastily summoned and pronounced death due
to heart failure. No arrangements for the funeral
have been made.
In the Second Presbyterian Church this NOM
ing the FIVE officers recently elected were
installed aud ordained. Rev. Nr. Thackcr preach
ed the sermon - True Revival
The services at the Railroad Reading Rooms this
afternoon We're conducted by Rev. La Grange
Smith. Of the Theological Seminary.
William Edncy, colored, was arrested this
evening hy Policeman Arlington ON the charge
Of drunk and disorderly.
Policeman Sherwood today arrested Edward
Payne, colored, and charged him with assault
ing Nettic Harris also colored.
Edward Davis and James Grayson. both color
cd, who arrested on Friday night 10y Police
men Lyles and Knight, ON suspicion Of stealing
set Oi harness from T. r. DUlaney, were released
by the mayor yesterday for want of evidence.
Last night Davis called on Dulaney and stated
that if given 81 he would cut the cards and
locate the stolen property Being anxious to
cover the harness. Dulancy offered to pay a
ward OF 81 provided the harness was returned
to his stable by Q o'clock this morning. Davis
said hc thought he could accomplish this with
the aid of his deck CHIEF of Police Webster
advised OF the circumstances, and detailed
Policeman Sherwood on the case. The officer
went to Dulaney's stable, and secreted himself
IN rgf fla IL. 81 q 81
suspect. Davis succeeded in locating the har-
ness and, at the hour appointed, walked into
the stable and replaced the stolen harness the
peg from which it had been purloIRed. Davis
had been admitted by Dulsney and he turn
ed TO receive his reward. he confronted by
Officer Sherwood Davis became greatly alarmed
and attempted to explain that the robbery was
committed by Grayson, and that he was inno
cent. but the officer escoTted him 10 the police
station and advised him that he would be given
opportunity to explain his position 70 the
police court tomorrow.
An interesting meeting of Alexandria Division.
A. o. H., was held in ST. Mary Hall this after
noon The committee appointed to arrange for
a banquet 10 be given on st. Pstrics's Day. sub
mtted their report.
Young man from Washington came near being
killed by an electric train at the intersection of
King and Royal streets tonight. The stranger was
under the influence OF liquor, and attempted to
cross the street as the train was being shifted
at ROYAL street, when he stumbled and fell. His
head came IN contact with the side OF the car
and he was rendered unconscious The tTainmen
grabbed him just III time to prevent him from
falling under the wheels Of the moving train.
The injured man wss taken to CTeighton's drug
store, where his wounds dressed. He refused
10 give his name. but stated that he was
IL. .rf
Pursuant to oIder issued by Capt Bryan on
Thursday last, al members OF the Alexandria
Light Infantry who had in their possession equip-
lnents. etc, belonging 20 the company returned
them TO the &Tniorv last night. After the mem
hers had all reported il found that tie COM
mand fully equipped. 1t is confidently be
lieved that those in ,laIse have received in
sructions to see TO it that the command is pre-
pared for any emergency. \ prominent member
stated tonight that the Light lutantry could
ter ninety inside OF twenty minutes. The
Alexandra Light Infantry enjoyed the di.tinction
foI many wears Of being the ''crsCk'' company Of
the Third Virginia Regiment. and, in fact. Of
the state The members have never been SLOW
10 respond when called to duty, and are now
only awaiting q command.
Rev. Father Walsh, Of WsTrenton. will deliver
the Lcuteu sermon in St Mary's Church on Tues
day night.
Miss Mary p Berklcy Of Marshall. Is Che guest
ot Mr. and Mrs. II. p. Berkeley on Prince street
The Misses Lloyd OF New York. Who have heen
visiting Mrs. .. F. Carter IN this city, viii re
dru home in few days.
Mrs, +. +. Scott. ei Sol;h Henry street. Is ill.,
Mrs William H. HARDY is IN at her home. No
5I3 Queen street
Tie condition Of Mr. Frank Ballcnger, who has
been i'll for several months, regarded -
critical.