The times., 1898-12-07
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria. Dec. 6.-In the Circuit Court today,
in the Daingerield will case. Judge Nicol over
ruled tho demurrer entered yesterday and denied
the motion to require eomplainants to file bill
OF particulars setting forth the grounds upon
which they contest the will jury ordered
10 Try the issue whether the will in question
is the true last viii and testament of the late
Eliza Il. Dangertield. An exception was filed,
and the case was continued. and will probably be
heard at special session OF the court in Feb
ruary.
The committee on studies and discipline OF the
public schools consisting Of supt X kemper,
W. F. Carne. and Luther II. Thompson has pre-
pared circular recommending a uniformity OF
school books. to reduce their cost TO a
minimum and urging against needless charges
in the books used in the public schools. 1t is
recommended that, after the books now in use
shall have been worn out. the state shall provide
for a single list. and that when such books shall
be once in charge shall he made impera-
tive upon pupils, except when book is dapi-
dated. A copy OF the circular will be sent to
each school board in The State. with a request
that action be taken looking 10 a convention
OF those interested and with a view to securing
legislative action in the matter
4 horse belonging to Theodore Miller. Of this
city, stumbled and fell the Washington road
near st. Asaph today and broke his neck. Rich
ard the Young of Miller. was riding the
animal at the time of the accident He was
thrown off, but escaped serious injury.
Miss Louise Milstead. daughter OF John II.
Milstesd. ard James Edward Shirn were married
at ST. Paul's Church this morning at II: 80
O'Clock. The Rev. Z. p. Phillips performed the
ceremony. and the ushers were John Hough,
Ceo-ge P. Aitcheson, Moxley Erwin, and Bert
Purcell. Immediately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs shinn LETT for trip through the North
The child Of Charles Bowles, coored. which
was badly burned few weeks since, died last
night.
Flvin l. Marcy has been appointed special
policeman for Alexandra County.
Frank Corbin. an cid colored resident, was
found dead at his Rome in South Columbus Street
this evening. The old man had been in poor
health for scme time. Dr.. Purvis was not called
in until yesterday. This afternoon when A neigh
bor went to visit C5rbr he found the dead body
of the old man lsing across his bed. Coroner
Purvis gave certificate of death from natural
causes.
Richard Edmonds, colored, was brought to this
city tonight and conveyed to the Alexandria In
Urinary for treatment. The was suffering
from broken leg and other ssriou, INJURIES
Edmonds attempted to cross the tracks OF the
Mount Vernon Electric Railroad near Alexander
Island in front OF the train which left WASH
ington this afternoon at 500 O'Clock He was
struck by the motor and thrown some dis
tance. He was placed aboard the train and
brought to this city.
Mrs. Margaret 4. Allison. widow Of John Al
ilsUH- uItu dt htT nome IN south Henry Street
last night Her funeral will take place from
No. 5a1 South Henry Street tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock.
Tie firm of J. H. Smoot has been awarded the
contract for furnishing the lumber for the pack
ing and codstorase house TO be erected by
Amour Co. near this city.
Lieut.. Smith today located q lot of candy
which had been reported stolen from the store
OF d. H. Appich. The articles were fouad in the
store of Charles Keys colored in Fayette Street.
Keys stated that he had purchased the candy
from Albert Wood. who of late has been in the
employ OF Mr.. Appich. At the time OF the re-
covery Wood was detained at the police station
for assauiting his wife. He WIS fined s. by
Mayor Simpson.
At meeting of George Mason Council. No.
lis, Royal Areanun this evening the following
council. $. Edward Beach; alternate. A. II. Penn;
regent. W. F. Baker; vice regent George L. Rob
inson; orator, G. L. Boothe, past regent A. H.
Penn; secretary. 7. II. Fegan; collector c. NJ.
Schwab; treasurer. l. Brown; chaplain, J. E.
Chesser; guide. Thomas Chauncey; warden, j. F.
Petty; sentry. H.. Astryke; trustees. G. J. W.
Summers J. U. Schwarzman, and q. w. Meade.