The Washington times., 1901-08-05
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. <.-There il 4 strong
sentiment among the Republicans Of this city
and, it Is believed, throughout the State, in
favor of the nomination OF Parke Agnew. Of this
city, for Governor at the State convention,
which meets at Roanoke August q. Mr.. Agnew
is the United States internal revenue collector
for this district. and chairman of the State
Republican Committee and is unquestionably
one OF the most popular men in the State with
the rank and file OF his party, and could un-
doubtedly bring TO his side Of the question
more Of those, many in number, who at this
time are uncertain in their political views, than
any other Republican in Virginia. Mr.. Agnew.
however, does not want the nomination. and it is
not believed that ne will accept it even should
the convention attempt to force it upon him.
One OF the many rumors aaoat in connection
with the deadlock over the election of presi-
dent in the board OF aldermen. and by far the
most interesting Of any il it should be founded
on fact, is to the effect that compromise has
been effected between certain members of the
opposing factions by which the deadlock will be
broken at the next meeting of the board. Mem
bcrs Of the board who have been questioned on
the subject profess to know nothing about it,
but the rumor is current and finds many be
levers.
Robert Boyd, the Washington negro who was
arrested in this city last night for disorderly
conduct on Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon electric car will be given hearing in
the police court tomorrow morning. Boyd gives
his address as 4S Capitol Court. and claims that
he is employed a porter in the Washington
Loan and Trust Building. When Officer Keith
Davis attempted to place Boyd under arrest he
struck the officer and ran, with a large crowd
in pursuit At the corner OF King and Pitt
Streets George Aitcheson attempted to stop the
fleeing negro hut thrown violently to the
ground and painfully injured When examined
by a physician it was found that Mr.. Aitcheson 5
right arm was broken in three places.
Milton Harris, the thirteen year-old son OF Or
lando Harris, whose home is at 40l South Alfred
Street, died this morning after short illness
of diphtheria.
Postman George F. Keegan is taking his annual
vacation.
Miss Louise Morrow, Of Richmond, is visiting
Mrs. C. d. Legrande, on South st. Asaph Street.
Mrs. Bedford Brown and Miss Mary Glenn uhler
have returned from 4 visit in Albemarle County.
The funeral of the late Arsemus Schoheld.
whose death occurred Friday night, took place at
3 O'Clock this afternoon from the late residence
Of the deceased SI7 North Columbus Street. The
services were conducted by Rev DR.. George L.
Hunt pastor of the Washington Street Baptist
Church. and the pallbearers were Messrs. A. A.
warfeld, C. R. Crump. J. II. n. Curtin, William
d. Wood. William Rogers and T. A. Groves. In
ternent was made in Bethel Cemetery
Father Cutler and Father Ahern, of ST. Mary
Catholic Church, will begin five days retreat
at Georgetown College tomorrow. During their
absence the usual morning mass will be dispensed
with.
Miss Lillian Fawcette and Myrtle McNamee OF
Salem, Ohio. visiting Miss Myrtle Brinker
Duke Street
Wakefield Church, at Ilda Fairfax County,
was dedicated today. The dedicatory services
were attended by large number OF people from
throughout that section.
William l.. Naylor left here this morning for
State Mills. Va, where he will spend week
The remains Of Carroll Ashby. the thirteen
year-od son of Ollie Posey. formerly of this city
but now Of Washington, whose death occurred
in the latter city yesterday morning, were
brought here yesterday afternoon for interment
The funeral will take place from the residence
o. Mr. Ayres, on North Payne Street tomorrow
afternoon at ) o'clock.
William l.. Rammel. assistant manager of the
Hotel Rammel, has gone 10 Colonial Beach to
spend his annual vacation. He is the guest OF
Mayor Gales Sherman, OF that place
Old Dominion Commandery, Knights Templar,
will hold "A meeting tomorrow night to discuss
plans for trip to Louisville to attend the com
ing Tempar conc!ave.
The members of the relief hook and ladder fire
company have about completed arrangements for
their excursion to River View August 10.
Miss Mai Easter OF baltimore, who has re-
Gently returned from two years stay in Eu-
rope, is visiting at the residence of George
uhler, on Cameron Street