The times., 1899-10-16
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct 15.-Policeman
Frank Spinks was stabbed twice this morn
ing by an unknown highwayman and mar
patrolling North Union Street about 2
O'Clock this morning, when he noticed a
man on the north side of the street, be-
tween King and Cameron Streets. few
moments later the man disappeared in the
alley leading to Crilly's grocery store, on
the river front. The officer entered the
lumber yard of Smoot & Co., at Cameron
and Union Streets, and passed through to
the strand, in the direction of Crilly's
store. From his position the officer saw
the supposed would-be burglar extinguish
the gaslight in front of CriIly's store Con-
fident that robbery was about to be at
tempted, Officer Spinks started from the
lumber yard in the direction of the man
who had put out the light. He had not
taken more than two steps when he was
seized from behind, and desperate strug-
gle ensued. His antagonist had both hands
around the officers neck SDinks at
tempted to use his club, but his assailant
succeeded in cutting the strap, and then
was stabbed in the left shoulder and the
entire length of his right arm There was
also a severe cash inflicted on the right
hand The highwayman was the officer
superior, physically, and before Policeman
Spinks could secure his pistol he had been
forced to the ground. AS soon as he was
released the policeman drew his gun and
fired four shots in the direction he sup
posed the two men had taken. The firing
attracted several officers from the adjoin-
ing beats, and every effort was made to
apprehend the miscreants. Officer Spinks'
wounds, while painful. are not serious.
Edna L.. the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Ford, died at her parents
home S14 Queen Street, last night
The remains of Robinson B. Wrenn, who
died in Washington on Thursday. were in
TERED in the Southern Methodist Gene
terry this afternoon. The palIbearers were
seven sons of the deceased-Norman.
Thomas, Robert, Herbert, William and
Gus Wrenn. all of Washington. Mr. Wrenn
resided in this city for many years. and
was well known here
The October term of the Fairfax county
court will begin tomorrow
The funeral of the late Harper Hicks
| took place this afternoon from his home
I In Queen Street. The services were con-
| ducted by heV. Mr- masters. and the in
| terment was in the Methodist Protestant
/ Cemetery.
The funeral of James Edward, the in
fant child of James Mcfarland, took place
| this afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Masters con.
Quoted the funeral services, and the in.
| terment was in Bethel Cemetery
| The city council will meet on Tuesda,
| night, no meeting having been held OF
] Tuesday night last on account of the ses-
| qui-centennial celebration.
The congregation of the Methodist Prot
| estant Church South held services TO-DAY
| in their church for the first time since tn,
remodeling OF the building was commences
some months ago. The services today wer,
held in the lecture room and were con
Quoted by Rev. E. V. REGISTER.
Autumnal reunion services were held to
day in the Methodist Protestant Church
AT II a. m. Rev II. G. Cushing, D. D.. o
| Prince William delivered an address ant
administered the ordinance of baptism Il
| eight children. The observance OF th
week of prayer, began tonight, whel
! the sermon was delivered by the pastor
Rev. II p. Revelle Rev. S. B. Tredway
of Beiair. Md, will occupy the pulpit to
morrow night
Owing TO the absence from the city o
the pastor. Rev Father r. L. Corne con
Quoted the services at st, Mary's Churc
today.
Mrs Hattie A. Fugitt of Washington
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Hoy.