The times., 1901-06-29
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
"Happy Jack" Morris Stabbed in
the Groin, Perhaps Fatally.

On HIS Accusation John AIRING
ton Is Arrested and HeId-No Wit
ness to the Affair - Washington
Ferry Project Meets With Favor
ALEXANDRIA June 2S.-Andrew Nor
ris known to nearly every Alexandrian as
Happy Jack" was seriously stabbed in
the left groin shortly before 10 clock to-
night Morris claims that a man named
John Arlington, son of Alphonzo AIRING
ton, cut him. Upon this information Ar
rington was arrested shortly before IL
O'Clock in the northeastern section of the
city by Policemen Hall and Young.
Norris staggered into the office of DR..
Arthur Spowden, 920 King Street, shortly
before 10 o'clock, alone. He stated that
he had been shot On hasty examination
the doctor found that he was deathly
cold and suffering from a serious stab in
the left groin, which caused the intes-
tines to protrude Dr.. Snowden placed
temporary bandage over the wound and
notified the police station. Morris was
then taken in a carriage by Policeman
James Smith and William Davis to the
Inhrmary. His wounds were dressed at
that institution by Drs. Smith, Snowden,
and Gibson.
Morris was so weak from the effects of
the shock that he could tell nothing of
the occurrence except to state that the af-
fair occurred in an alley and without prov
ocation. The physicians think that Nor
ris injuries may result fatally. AT late
hour tonight Morris was in critical con-
dition.
Arlington, after being arrested, stated
that he knew nothing of the affair. When
searched at the stationhouse nothing but
4 Ii Not
There was no blood on the knife. Sew
eraI persons stated that they saw AIRING
ton uptown toright Arlington refused
to state whether or not he was. AIRING
ton is about twenty-five years of age.
Heretofore the prisoner has borne
good reputation. He Will be given a
preliminary hearing before Mayor Simp-
son tomorrow morning.
Andrew Morris is about forty-five years
of age and has resided for number CT
years in this city. He is native OF
fredericksburg Morris for a number OF
years was employed at Cox's Hotel, at
the northwest corner of King and Fay
ette Streets Since the hotel changed
hands he has been employed to do chores
by the Cox family at slS King Street, and
has always been considered a harmless
fellow.
The presence of mind of Mrs. James
Boiling of Hayfield, Fairfax County, pre-
vented what might have terminated in
fatal accident this morning at Cameron
Run, west of this city. Mrs. Boiling was
in buggy with Miss Pullin, OF this city
on their way here, and were about to
cross the tracks OF the Southern Railway
Company when they suddenly discovered
a rapidly moving northbound train, ap-
preaching over that road. In order to
avoid beng struck Mrs. Boiling quickly
pulled the horse back with such force that
the buggy came in contact with a tele-
graph pole, and was completely demol-
ished. Mrs. Boiling escaped unhurt, but
Miss Pullin received a few scratches. The
horse was slightly cut.
Alderman j. NJ. Hill was out this morn
ing soliciting stock subscriptions from the
merchants for the purpose OF purchasing
the Washington Alexandria Ferry Line
| He received some encouragement, but SO
| far has not disposed of a sufficient amount
| of stock to make the ferry line an Alexan-
| dria institution, which is his object. Mr
Hill, it is understood, will take one
/ fourth of the stock provided the mcr-
| chants subscribe the remainder. Captain
| Randall, of Washington, is also interested
| in the deal. Ii is believed that sufficient
amount Of stock will be subscribed TO COR
| summate the purchase Those interested
| in the proposed deal, it is stated, intend to
| give cheaper rates and better service.