Evening star., 1900-10-02
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
JOHN PARKER. AN ESCAPED PRIS-
ONER, STILL AT LARGE.
Democrats Open Headquarters and
Listen to Campaign Speeches-
General and Personal News.
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ALEX CAMBRIA. Va, October 2, 1900.
John Parker, coored, the prisoner who
made his escape from the Alexandria coun-
ty court house Fort Myer Heights yes
terday morning, had not been captured up
to about noon today. Parker was confined
in Jail awaiting trial on the charge OF
carrying concealed weapons. He was ar
rested several days ago. being shot in the
leg before his capture effected. 1t is
thought probable the fugitive is in hiding
in the neghborhood Of the court house, as
his wounded leg would be likely to prevent
extended flight.
,a.,0r Fox states that Parker effected his
escape by digging a hole through the wall
OF the Jail. Owing to his wound the pris-
orer on recommendation of a physician,
was allowed the freedom of the corridor
where he could battle his injured member
IN cold water. Parker managed to pick
mortar from the brick wall and make an
opening large enough for him to escape
Headquarters Opened.
large number of local democrats as
sembled in Sarepta Hall last night, the oc
casion being the opening of headquarters
at that place by the Bryan, Stevenson and
Rixey Campaign Club. Mr.. Hubert Snow
den, president of the organization, called
the meeting TO order and introduced the
L.
stone of Georgia and former Representa-
tive f. B. Broohshire of Indiana delivered
addresses. The speakers dwelt at length
on the subject of trusts and charged the
republican party with Imperialism Their
utterances We're repeatedly applauded. A
letter was read from the president of the
National Association of Democratic Clubs,
stating that the local organization had been
placed upon the membership.
General Matters.
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John Ballenger whose death by suicide
occurred Friday morning. took place yes
terday afternoon from the late home of
the deceased near Mount Vernon. Rev. j.
T. Cornell of the Friends Church, Phila
delphia, conducted the services in accord
ance with the wishes of the deceased
expressed in a letter found after his death.
The board of police commissioners will
hold a special meeting this evening for the
purpose of investigating the charges against
Sergeant James Smith and officer Herbert
knight. Sergeant Smith Is charged with so
lcting votes at the election last May and
officer knight is accused Of insubordination.
The charges were entered at the last meet
ing of the commissioners. 1t is expected
that there will be an exciting meeting this
evening. as the commissioners last Tuesday
night seriously discussed the proposition for
thorough reorganization of the police
force.
The remains of Edward w. Howard, who
was found dead at Berwyn, Md, yesterday
morning, have been brought to the home of
his father, Mr.. Charles Howard, on South
Royal street in this city. The funeral will
probably take place tomorrow afternoon.
Young Howards violent death caused much
sorrow here, where he was Well known and
highly esteemed. The verdict of suicide is
not accepted by many of his friends, who
believe that he was the victim of foul play.
A meeting has been called for this even
ing in Peabody Hall for the organization Of
a golf club. Mr. Gardner l.. Boothe has
been acting as secretary of the committee
on ARRANGEMENTS.
Miss Lizzie Saymaker. who has spent
the summer in Falmouth, Va, has returned
to this city.