Evening star., 1899-03-22
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Burglars Make an Unsuccessful Attempt to
Rob Store.
Proceedings of Circuit Court-ForeIrn
Count to Wed Miss SickIes-
General News.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 727 King Street.
Bell Telephone, No. 106.

A bold but futile attempt to rob Edward
| Quinn's store, corner of North ST. Asaph
| and Oronoco streets, was made by several
| unknown men at an early hour this MORN
| ing. The burglars effected their entrance
into the building by cutting out a large
| pane of glass on the ground floor and
climbing over iron bars through a small
| space. When in they came in contact with
burglar alarm connecting with the pro-
| prietor's residence near by. Mr.. Quinn was
aroused, but when, in company with police
men, he arrived at the store the robbers
had made their escape.
They secured nothing, although the money
drawer was accessible. 1t is thought the
men were either tramps or strangers
Death From Appendicitis.
Edward Nowland died early this morning
al the Alexandria infirmary from the eff
| fects of appendicitis. The deceased had
been operated on a few days ago for this
disease, and he was thought to be recover
ing. He was twenty-four years of age, and
a native of this city. He had recently been
| honorably disc charged from the United
States navy.
T. H. McCraig. who underwent an opera
tion for the same disease at this institution,
is reported to be improving.
Circuit Court Proceedings.
In the circuit court this morning, Judge
c. E. Nicol presiding, the following busi
ness was transacted
verdict for the plaintiffs was returned
| in the case Of Col. L. c. Barley and Judge
| j. K. M. Norton against the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon railroad suit
for damages. and the amount fixed Al $3.50.
In the case of Hayes against Reed Gard
ner L. Boothe was appointed special COM
missioner.
The demurer uas overr,1ad opd n daoroo
entered In the case Of Powell against
| Powell.
The will Of the late Laura Berry Of King
| George county. Va, was admitted to pro-
bate and Judge Norton appointed executor.
Laura Watkins was appointed admins
tIatnx for the estate Of the late William
F. Watkins.
About noon the court adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
Social Gathering.
An entertainment was given yesterday
afternoon at the M. E. Church South par
! sonage, on Upper King street, to the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society, about
forty members Of which were present.
Luncheon was served. the table being pre-
sided over by the hostess, Mrs. ]. T. Will
liams. Following this Rev. Mr.. Williams
made the society an appropriate address.
Mrs. Williams, retiring member Of the
ciety, was presented with q gold chain by
her associate members. Recently the For
eign Missionary Society presented her with
fine gold watch.
Count Anderson to Wed.
Count Anderson of Copenhagen, Dan-
mark, arrived here on the Norfolk steamer
this morning. Tomorrow the marriage of
the count to Miss Florence Sickles will be
celebrated at Pheasant Valley" the Alex
andria county home of Col. Sickles father
of the bride-elect Miss Sickles is we'll
known in this city, where she has many
friends.
General Matters.
A colored child died this morning at the
home of Chas Williams, No. 416 North
Royal street. The premises are infected
with smallpox, but this morning it was not
known of what disease the child died.
Ths special Lenten services to be held in
Christ Church this evening, under the aus
pices of the Brotherhood Of st. Andrew,
will be conducted by Rev. DR.. Micou of the
Episcopal Theological Seminary.
A Lenten sermon was preached last night
al st. Mary's Church by Rev. Father Ches-
ter, S. j., formerly assistant pastor at that
church.
Judge Charles E. Nicol of the circuit
court, in session at Manassas, Saturday
last granted an injunction restraining the
Continental Savings and Loan Company
from doing business. Col. L. c. Barley of
this city was appointed receiver. This COM
pany was chartered by the corporation
court of this city. Its main Office was in
Washington.
Complaint has been made to Mayor Simp-
son by residents of Upper King street that
the electric cars were run through the city
at a rate higher than that prescribed by
law. Officer Spinks was detailed to time
the cars, and yesterday he reported the
speed to be not unlawful
The funeral of John Smith, who died
Monday, took place this afternoon from the
residence Of William Smith, father of the
deceased, 10S Princess street. Rev. ]. H.
Butler officiated. The interment was in
Bethel cemetery.