The Washington times., 1901-10-24
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct 23-Robert Hop
klns. cOlored, was brought into the may
or's dock this morning. arraigned on the
charge of shooting Wilmer L. Griffin, son
of Policeman James Griffin. shortly before
Z o'clock last night, at the intersection of
Washington and Duke Streets. The
courtroom was packed with spectators
eager to witness the hearing Capt.
George A. Mushback appeared for the
prisoner, and at his request Mayor Simp-
son continued the case until Saturday,
November 2. The grounds upon which
the continuance was granted were that
counsel for the prisoner had not had suf-
ficient time to satisfactorily consult his
client, and that he wished to await the re-
suit of Griffins injuries.
The hearing was postponed until the
above named date, with the understand
ing that it might take place earlier If the
condition of Mr.. Griffin would permit
This, however. it is thought, will not be
the case. Hopkins was then remanded to
jail to await the hearing.
The shooting affair has been the sole
topic of conversation on the streets to-
day Many are of the opinion that Hop
kins was justified in shooting Mr. Griffin.
while others believe that as Mr.. Griffin
was under the influence of liquor. and did
not seem to know what he was doing
Hopkins was wrong in shooting his assail-
ant.
Mr.. Griffin tonight lies at the Alexan-
dria Intirmary, lowering between life and
death. and the chances seem to be decid-
edly against him for recovery. His con-
dition has not improved since he was
shot DIR. Purvis, the attending physician,
when seen tonight by The Times corre-
spondent, stated that he had fighting
chance" only for recovery. While the
doctor did not directly state that he
would not recover it could be inferred
from his conversation that he had but lit
tie hopes for his recovery. He stated that
the ball was in a place where it could not
be probed for somewhere in the chest.
He thought that it might have gone
through the lungs. He stated that during
the day the temperature of the patient
had been considerably reduced. At a late
hour tonight Mr.. Griffins condition re
mained unchanged.
a quiet and pretty home wedding oc-
CURED at o'clock tonight at the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larmond.
1l5 South Columbus Street, when their
eldest daughter, Miss Jennie Larmond,
became the bride OF Alexander Slay-
maker, a well-known citizen. The cere-
witnessed by only a few immediate rela-
tIves and friends of the contracting
parties. The bride was becomingly at
tired in pretty dark blue travelling
gown. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Bergman Green, of Christ
Episcopal Church. After the ceremony
the couple left for their future home at
Del Ray, Alexandria County, just north
of this city.
Col. j. Hampton Hoge Republican
nominee for Governor, will tomorrow
night speak in the opera house. Colonel
Hoge will probably be introduced by
Joseph l. Crupper City Chairman. and
he will be the only orator of the evening
The occasion will be enlivened by music
which will be furnished by a brass band.
II IS expected that a large crowd will be
present. This will be the first political
speech here since the opening of the
gubernd tOrial campaign.
The Episcopal High School football
team this afternoon defeated the team
representing the Emerson Institute, of
Washington. on their own grounds by a
score of 10 to .. Hunter 5 Ge-ydrd run for
the high school and Morrison $ goal from
the 25-yard line for Emerson Institute
were the special features Of the game.
Hoge and Treat did excellent work for
the high school.
on Tuesday night. November >. a grand
concert Will be given in the opera house
for the benefit Of st. Mary's Catholic
Church. The concert will be under the
direct management of Rev Father NJ. J.
Ahern, assistant pastor of st. Mdry's
Church Father Ahern has secured some
of the best talent in Washington and
this city, including members from many
of the ChorS Of prominent churches in
Washington. No pains have been spared
to make the affair grand success, and
judging from the talent already secured
the concert will eclipse anything of the
kind ever before given in this city A
large number of tickets have already been
sold
airs. Bette Lea-hmau, wife of j.
Thomas Lcachman. died this morning AT
her home. near Wellington, Prince VIII
lam County, Va. The deceased was
seVenty-seVcn years of age and is sur
vived by II husband and several grown
children. Mrs. Leachman was a Miss
Lewis. and well known here and in the
surrounding country. The funeral will
take place Friday afternoon at o'clock
will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery
Messrs Cuvilier and Weadon We're to-
day awarded the contract for laying Wit
rifed brick and setting curbing on King
Street from Fairfax TO Strand Street
They were the lowest bidders. as follows:
l6 cents per foot for curbing: $l.O2 ner
square yard. for paving. The highest bid |
was so cents for curbing, and $l.S5 for
paving. There were five bidders.
Robert johnson, colored, will be given |
a hearing in the Police Court tomorrow !
watch breastpin and money from the per
son of w S Dogan. The alleged theft |
occurred while DoSan was asleep. John |
son was arrested this morning
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qunnc Tablets. All drug |
., ,.f,,nd Ella NANCY il fails ID ".