The times., 1900-12-30
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec 2s.-The petit jury
for the next term of the United States
District and Circuit Court, which con-
venes in this city on Jar,iary S, are as
follows:
J. c. Bruce, Hudson Mills; Jesse Maui
pin. Williamsburg: J. ]. Grim. Bolington;
| Joseph Williams, Weedonville; ]. W.
Todd. Great Bridge; Washington Jackson.
Alexandria; Robert II. Stubbs. Glenn's; B.
Upton. Urbana; ]. W. Bsrrich, Free
Shade; Luther W. Hickman, Eivan; Albert
Robinson, West Point; ]. G. Cannon. Mil
ler's; j. R. Corbin, Hudson's Mills; T. w.
Coils, Richmond; Park l.. foindexter,
Norfolk; James West. King William; A. G.
Ware, West Point; J. B. McCload. South
Norfolk; ]. w. Beazley, Beazley's; r. B.
Roane, Pampa; Harvey d. Pynes. Stevens
Vile; w. j. Gentry, Richmond; W. f.
Grey, South Norfolk and r. f. Richie,
Rumford.
Grand jury for the same court: Charles
Johnson, jr. Richmond Va; W. C. Shack
elford, Brandy Station; Penalton Douglas,
Gainesville; Thomas Boiling, Richmond;
John s. Charles, Williamsburg; R. II.
James, Beulahville: b. +. Wolfe, Viii
liamsburg; W. G. Newton. Norman: b.
Frischkorn, Richmond; Joseph 5. Hall,
Norfolk; T. B. Mahcne. Williamsburg; II.
G. Spencer, williamsburg; John c. Harris.
Culpeper Court House; T. B. Whit, Beu-
lahville; William Trehny, Falls Church;
]. p. Bell Richmond; Robert Bacon, Man
chester; NJ d. Bette, Mitchell's; A. C.
Walker, Walkerton; Joseph p. Tarry,
Boydton; A. b. johnson, Warsaw; 5. En-
nest Bowers, Richmond, and A. ]. A. Au-
mack, Tappahannock.
Policeman James Deane, who has been
sndeavoring to locate the owner OF the
black baby boy which was placed in the
vestibule of George S. French's home, 1Oo
North Alfred Street last night, has learned
that eolored woman came down on the
south-b bound train over the Washington
and Southern Railroad at Ell last evening.
She had baby in her arms, and remained
in the waiting room until nearly o'clock.
Her long stay in the room occasioned some
suspicion by those employed around the
depot IS did the fact that the woman
concealed the head of the child all during
her stay in the room. Some people thought
that it was dead child she had, and sew
erai colored men kept her under surveil-
lance until she left the depot. II was first
thought that she might try to dispose of
the infant in the neighborhood. The wo-
man is described as being about Ave feet
five inches high, brown skin. broad face,
high cheek bones, and wore a dark dress
have been given a description Of the wo-
man. The child was sent to the almshouse
today
Chief of Police James F. Webster this
morning received telegram from Trevil-
lians, Va, signed by C. Dame, which stat
ed that at a point nine miles east OF
Gordonsville, Va, safe was blown open
last night and about s2O0, of which $50 was
in gold coin, was taken. The police at
h,F I'll f---s, tn
was seen. lurking in the neighborhood.
The man at the time carried a sack,
which he said contained moider's tools
He is described as being about forty years
OF age, of rather low stature, short red
beard over his face, dressed in dark suit
A reward of s1G0 is offered for his cap
ture.
Mr.. Harry P. Hopkins, of Washington
College, gave an organ recital at the Sec
end Presbyterian Church last night which
was greatly enjoyed. The following was
the programme: Grand prelude in ID
minor: ofertory in F, by Batiste; pas
torale, capriccioso, by Guilmont; In
Paradisium.'' by Dubois: "Reverie of the
Sylphs," By Berlioz; la Cinquantaine,"
by Gabrie- Marie; overture to '-Stradella,'
by Flotow prelude to "Lohengrin;" PHI
grim's Chorus" by Wagner.
The Methodist Episcopal Church Sou,h,
at Del Ray. Alexandria County. which
his recently undergone extensive fepairs,
viii be dedicated on Sunday January 6
The church was opened for divine services
un last Wednesday evening, this being the
first time since ii has been remodeied.
A special meeting of Post F. t. P. A.,
was held in the rooms of the Business
Mems League tonight and routine busi-
ness transacted.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland and
party, on board a special car, passed
through this city early this morning en-
route to Georgetown, S. C. where he will
shoot ducks.
Health Officer Miller today reported TO
the mayor that a case of smallpox ex-
listed in Queen Street between Lee and
aFirfax. The patient is Mr.. samuel Jones
son, about twelve years of age.
S. L. Lunt, auctioner. today sold at
public auction a lot OF ground and two
story frame dwelling thereon, known as
315 North Alfred, to William b. Dulaney
for s400 The lot Of ground adjoining the
above was withdrawn.
The funeral of the late Charles F.
Swetnam took place from his home at
Burke's Station. Fairfax County. today.
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