Evening star., 1901-09-07
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
CITIZENS HORRIFIED AT NEWS OF
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Streets Filled With Anxious and Ex-
cited ThrOng-YOunE Man Ac.
cused of Forgery.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King st.
(Peu Telephopa No 1O6


ALEXANDRIA, Va, September Z, 1901.
The people Of Alexandria received tine
news of the attempted assassination of
President Mckinley with feelings and ex-
pressions of horror and Indignation. The
intelligence of the tragedy spread like wild
fire and soon the streets were filled with q
large crowd of excited and grief-stricken
citizens. The bulletin in front Of The
Evening Star bureau, which reflected the
latest dispatches received at The Star Of
flee in Washington, was constantly sur
rounded by throng eager for any news OF
the Presidents condition. About o CLOCK
a rumor became current that the President
was dead, but the public mind was soon
reassured by the information contained In
the third extra of The Star, which was
brought to this city shortly thereafter
When the next edition brought news that
was regarded as still more hopeful the
general tension was Iessened somewhat and
the throngs on the streets gradually di-
minished.
Charged With Forgery.
In the police court this morning H. D.
Clandenin. a young man who is a stranger
in this city, was arraigned before Mayor
Simpson on the charge of forgery. He
gave his name as S. M. Clandening, but the
other name appeared on the check which
he is alleged to have attempted to pass
unlawfuliy. There were several names on
the check which the prisoner was suspect
ed of signing himself, but the particular
charge investigated by the mayor was that
of forging the name of Mr.. j. Matthews to
check for $12, purportlng to nave been
drawn by ]. 3. McCabe payable to c. c.
Bell On the back of the check appeared
the names of c. c. Bell. II. d. Clandenin
and j. Matthews. After hearing the evil
dence Mayor Simpson referred the case to
the grand jury.
Mr. Matthews testified that the prisoner
had come to his place of business on North
Fairfax street yesterday afternoon with
the check in question to have it cashed.
Upon Mr.. Matthews declining to give the
money on it the young man asked him to
indorse it. but this the latter also declined
to do, and the visitor left.
Going to the dry goods store of Mr.. A.
c. Slaymaker, on King street, the man en-
deavOred to pass the check, it is said, but
without success He went out and came
back with the name u. Matthew'S signed
The appearance of the paper aroused the
suspicion of the clerk, William PierpOnt
who kept it and followed Clandenin after
he left the store. The latter went again
to Mr.. Matthews office. but when Mr..
Pierpont reached that place Clandenin had
gone out and had taken boat for Wash
ington.
The police were notified and Officer
Beach went to work on the case. He inn
mediately notified police headquarters IN
Washington and the man was arrested
upon reaching that city. Officer Knight
denim was brought in, and he conducted
the prisoner back to Alexandria. He
claims to hail from Bealeton, Fauquier
county, Va. He is about twenty-three
morning he appeared completely heart
broken and at one time broke down aud
sobbed.
Special Service.
Special services will be held In Grace
Episcopal Church. on South Patrick street,
tomorrow in celebration of the completion
of the work of repairing and remodeling
the structure. The building has not been
open for worship since April Is, when the
repair work was commenced. The interior
of the church has been thoroughly remod-
eled. The arrangement of the chancel has
been completely changed. Handsome new
stained glass memorial windows have taken
the place of the old ones, new pews have
been placed in position and large central
door has supplanted the two doors that for
merly gave admission to the church. There
have been so many ornamentations and re-
pairs that the building Is really new. The
services tomorrow will be appropriate to
the occasion, and will be conducted by the
rector, Rev. c. Ernest Ball, who has been
active in planning for the improvements.
Barn Destroyed by Fire.
A Darn In the rear Oh FRANK COCK
relrs residence. No. 1920 Duke street., was
destroyed by fire shortly after o'clock last
evening. A small quantity of farm produce
was also burned up, but several horses
which were in the building at the time the
fire started were rescued. The barn was
owned by building association and was
in charge of Mr.. Samuel H. Lunt. It was
valued at about $780, which, 1t Is said, was
partly covered by insurance. Owing to the
60 x1o cit %aI t., T4{r
fax county, the entire fire department did
not go into service. The Hydraulion fire
engine and the truck responded to the
alarm. The flames had gained such head
could not save the building. 1t is not
known how the fire started.
Charter Granted.
Judge Norton, in the corporation court
has granted charter to the Jerome Bottle
Company of Washington, the object Of
which Is to purchase and sell bottles
syphons. boxes, kegs, etc. The capital
stock Is placed at $4,000, to be divided
into shares of $25 each. Benjamin Wool
Bendheim local agent. The principal Office
of the company is to be located here.
Lineman Injured.
While working at the top Of pole at the
corner of King and Royal streets late yes
terday afternoon c. H. Dickore, a lineman
in the employ Of the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Mount Vernon railroad. fell from
his position to the pavement and was Sc
verely injured. He was taken up by by
standers and carried to his boarding house.
No. sos South Lee street, where medical
assistance was summoned. 1t was found
that he had received bad scalp wound as
well as severe bruises, but his injuries are
not thought to be of serious nature. He
fell about twenty feet.
Change of Train Service to Atlantic
City via Pennsylvania Railroad
On and after Tuesday, September 10, the
Atlantic City Special will be withdrawn
Commencing on that date through Pullman
Buffet Parlor Car will be operated on train
leaving Washington 12:45 noon week days.
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