The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-12
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.


Columbus Street
he jury was composed Of the follow
ing, J. G. MHburn, foreman. and Mcssrs
O. F. Steiner. J.. Harry Appioh. :. H.
Lunt, r. r. Knox, II. L. Field and
George r. Price
There We're comparatively few people
In the court. and there was no excite
wcnt whatever Mrs. Payne came TO the
court room in "A hack accompanied by her
husband. and after giving in her testi-
muny she tainted, but in a few minutes
aiterward recovered Owing to her pres
.ut condition she would not be able 10
attend the trial, and at her request Judge
Norton continued the trial until the next
term of the court which meets in Octo-
Der
Among those examined by the jury
We're: Dr a. A. Rittenour. who attended
Mrs Payne after the alleged attempted
assault; Miss FinneII, and AIossrs. HOen-
stein and Dietrich. and several others.
Petty was not present The jury went
ont AT II o'clock and did not return until
l-5l Samuel q. Brent was present FOR
the purpose Of conducting the prosecu-
tion, as was Commonwealth Attorney
Leonard MaUbury- I'D 10 the present
time Petty has not secured legal counsel.
II Is more than probable that the court
Will appoint his counsel Petty is still
confined in the Jail at Fairfax Court
House, and when the court is ready TO
proceed with the trial Judge Norton will
issue his capias wherever he may be.
Petty viii be kept in the Jail at Fairfax
Court House until the time of his trial,
and then he will be brought to this city
Thomas Moss. a well-knOwn and highly
esteemed resident, died at his home. %
South St Asdph Street yesterday after a
brief illness. The deceased has been in
failing health for some time past. but had
not been confined 10 his bed. On account
of his failing health he had to temporar-
lily relinquish his position in the last two
months. Mr.. Moss was hfty-fOur years
Of age, and is survived by several grown
children. The funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
The deceased had for number of years
held the position Of ticket agent for the
Southern Railway Company, in this city,
and more recently held a clerical posi-
ton in the Washington and Ohio Office. a
branch Of the Southern Company. in this
city. Mr.. Moss joined MOsby's command
in the Confederate army and during the
war made good record in that army
The deceased was a member Of r T.
Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, and Of
the Royal Arcanum.
a COlOTed constable named Buck
Grady, Of Alexandra county. was in the
Police Court yesterday on complaint Of
negro named Howard Bradshaw. who al
legged that Grady assaulted him on Sun
day afternoon last near the old canal
basin Attorney Walter Z. Varney ap-
peartd as counsel for Grady. The com
pIaluant stated that on Sunday last he
was arrested by the prisoner, who after
ward beat and assaulted him. The prison
er he stated, charged him with warning
some crapshOoters of his, Gradys. ap-
proach. a cOIored constable named Green
stated that he had fined Bradshaw $50
and costs. 81, for resisting an officer and
a1etting gamblers. The mayor, after
hearing the evidence. dismissed the pris-
Oner. and commended the officer for his
good work in trying TO break up gambling.
The September term Of the Corporation
Court convened yesterday with Judge J.
K NJ Norton, presiding, when the fol-
lowing business was transacted: Julia V.
hewitt VS. NJ T. Rust ct al decree for
sale ordered; Arthur s. Petit VS.. Sarah
+. Petit. decree confirming sale 70 Julia
y. Robinson Of house on east side Of St.
Queen Streets, for 81 ,6Joi n. A. Wheatley
vs.. Thomas Hayes. ct al, decree referring
case to II. y. eaton, special commissioner.
w. 3. Dulaney was appointed admins
traitor Of the estate Of Thomas E Dulan-
ey. deceased. The following were appoint
Cd appraisers. Edward Dixon. Boyd Nc
Gee. George Nickens, Robert Thompson,
and Samuel Ross.
D. W. Sch0Geld was appointed admin
So a. H.r Of b.. 90 l -. .f EanIFIAlA 81
ceased. and Mcssrs. 5. H Luut. p II.
Marbury, and j. +. Harrison were APP
pointed appraisers There being no 9TH
ct business for today the grand jury was
discharged, and court adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
The CITY Democratic Committee met
yesterday Ga the City Hall and organized
with the election Of Charles BcLdhelm as
chairman. and x. Theodore Cook, as sec
rotary. No other business being before
that body they adjourned subject 70 the
were present with the exception or g. T..
Carter. Of the Fourth ward. Mr. Carter
was chairman of the old committee. and
Gardner /. Roothe, was secretary
In the Police Court yesterday Mayor
Simusou announced that hereafter none
but licensed attorneys would De allowed
10 appear in his court This was brought
about bv the presence of Walter 4. y ar
uev of Alexandria county who repre-
scented a cOIOred constable. named Grady.
Nj NaTuey said that he had a license 20
practice In Alexandria county and &C
c9rIIug TO custom. IL was his privilege
10 appear I'm ueIChboriEg counties and con-
duct cases lie cited that ne hdd CON
Quoted cases in the Corporation Court,
before Judge Norton. The mayor said the
Judge only tolerated IL. but dld not legal
iZa it, AS a matter of courtesy, Mr. Var
new was allowed. this time. 70 appear.
The CORPORATION Court has granted
charter TO the Colombian supply Com
many. Of Washington the objects or which
are 20 deal in patents etc The sum Of
so 20 IS named as the capital stock ID.
& Fletcher of Washington, Is president.
and Frank +. Anderson is named as local
attorney
An amendment was granted TO the
charter Of the Kuhn Foruialdehyde Cen
orator Company. allowing the company 10
increase its capital stock TO $4,000
Frsdda AIumford. the siX-ycar-old
daughter q Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Numf0Td. died Tuesday evening at It's
parents residence. 3l5 Commerce Street
after brief Illness Of CiVLtheri"- The re
mains wer, Inferred In the Bethel Gene
terry fhls afternoon
Funeral services over the remains OF
she Mrs. Elizabeth NJ RoxbUry. whose
death occurred on Monday night took
place AZ O'Clock this afternoon from her
late residence, 100 Prince Street.
a ColoT,i man named Charles Harper
WAS an tho Police Court yesterday on the
charge of selling pocket knives without
license, and fined 500. Alterward Rich
ard Pines. uulsTy3. was arrested on the
charge oI selling tWeuty-three Of the
knives belonging to Harper. II is thought
iLat tho knives were stolen
Mr.. and Mrs Juetu4 Schneider have
gone To- visit the Buffalo Exposition, and
before returning they viii make tour OF
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