Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, October Z. 1901.
Mayor Simpson had the usual array OF
evil doors before him in the police court
this morning,~hut- name Of the cases was OF
more than ordinary Importance. Thomas
Buckley. arrested by Officer Beach for
being drunk on the street, was discharged.
this being his first offense. John Hender-
son was accused by Sergeant Goods of the
same offense. and he was assessed s.. this
having been the third conviction.
A colored youth, named Albert, Scott. was
charged with trespassing upon Ches-
apeake and Ohio passenger train. Sergeant
Goods stated that the boy was turned over
to him by the conductor of the train, who
said he was beating his way from Wash
ington to this city. The conductor failed
to appear against the accused lad and ne
was discharged
Otto Reicke and John NJ. Stone. soldiers
from Fort Washington, were arrested by
Officer Arthur Davis for being drunk and
using vulgar and profane language on the
street. Robert w. Whaley appeared against
them, and they were fined s. each. George
kemper. soldier, was charged by Ofhcer
Beach with being drunk on the street He
escaped punishment on the plea that 1t was
his first offense.
William Mulling. a cripple, was charged
by Special officer Grenzberger with being
drunk and soliciting contributions for
continuance Of his jag" Hhe claimed that
he came from Washington on a ferry boat
and his honor ordered that he be returned
to that city at once.
Isaac Hackley, eoIored, accused of as
sau.ting Robert Campbell, was discharged,
and William Triplett, colored, charged with
assaulting Lemont Hanie, was also dis
missed, Hanie having failed to appear
against the accused.
Three Deaths.
Leopold 'Genzberger, well-known old
Hebrew. citizen, died, at late hour Satur-
day night at his home, No. 419 Wolfe street,
after a brief illness of pneumonia. He is
survived by widow and several children.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The deceased was about eighty years of
age, and was born in Germany. Coming
to this country when youth, he had spent
the greater part of his life in this city,
meeting with considerable success in busi-
ness. Several years ago he retired from an
active participation in business affairs. MT
and Mrs. GenZberger had only recently
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage.
Thomas T. Carter died suddenly about 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of his sons, southeast corner of King
and Henry streets. Mr.. Carter was about
eighty years of age He had just finished
eating a hearty dinner, when he complained
of feeling unwell. A physician was sum
moned, but MI. Carter died soon after his
arrival * s1t
The deceased was5a native of Fauquier
county, where1he was a prominent farmer
the greater part Of his life During the
civil war heoi served with distinguished
bravery in he confederate army, and re-
sumed farming at the close of hostilities.
About six years age he came to this city
to make his home with his children. He is
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Miss Mary A. Miller died at o'clock
yesterday morning at her home, No. St2
Prince streetioafteri comparatively brief
Illness. She Was native Of this city, and
was seventy-eight syears of age. The
funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o clock. Ga. Il re-
To compete for Prizes.
About forty. members Of the Alexandria
Light Infantry. under command Of Captain
JAS L. Kingy Will leave here Wednesday
afternoon .ovefs the Chesapeake. and Ohio
railroad to participate Thursday In the
military parade which will be one of the
features of the street carnival in Richmond.
The company will be accompanied by Ma
jor w. M, Smith and staff and Captain
Ashby Miller. quartermaster of the roth
Virginia Regiment. The local company
will compete for the cash prize. of $50 Of
fered for the company presenting the hand
soonest appearance, and the prize of S1OO
for the company having the largest num-
Der of men In line. -
Thigh Broken.
George Sutton an employee Of the Mutual
Ice Company, was badly injured yesterday
morning by block OF ice which struck
him on the right thigh. fracturing that
member. The Ice, which weighed about
two tons. was on an inclined plane and was
held in position by chain Sutton and
al he Init Of ha In,
cline when the chain parted. The coIored
man jumped, but Sutton was struck as
stated. He was removed to his home on
Wolfe street between Lee and Union
streets, where he received surgical atten-
ton.
Clothing Found.
George Wood brought to police headquar-
ters last night bundle which he had
found in the alley back Of the plant Of the
Emerson Pump Company on the strand
The bundle contained a quantity of female
wearing apparel and several pieces of dress
goods. No report Of the loss has been made
to the police, but it is presumed that the
articles had been stolen and secreted in
the alley to be removed under the cover OF
darkness.
General and Personal.
The substitute engine to be furnished by
the American Steam Fire Engine Company
of Seneca Falls, N. T., while the Columbia
steamer Is being rebuilt Is expected to ar
rive here today. The Columbia will then
be sent to Seneca Falls The repairs will
require about sixty days. The Columbia
is then expected to be practically new
engine. "a
Mr. c. C. Carlin has returned from a
business trip to Chicago.
The annual meeting of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South was held Friday
evening. The election Of officers for the
ensuing year was postponed until the next
meeting and the business transacted was
of a routine nature 80 =.
The foot ball team of the Episcopal High
School near this city has been organized
for the season and Is engaged in daily
practice on the field. Mr. Randolph, the
manager, Is busy arranging the schedule,
which will soon besahnoanced.
The regular monthly business meeting of
the Epwortn Lea 4 Of the NJ: E. charch
ture room of the church. The president, MI.
E. B. Kemp was III the chair and several
matters Of interest to the league were dis
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