The Washington times., 1901-07-17
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.


martial was held in the armory of the
Alexandria Light Infantry this morning
for the purpose of hearing charges pre-
ferred by Capt. James Z. King. comman-
der of that company. against Private
Joseph Ewald, who is charged with in
subordination and abusive language to-
ward him. After the case was completed
the court forwarded the finding to Gov
ernor Tyler, and it will not be made
known until executive action is taken.
After the court completed its business
the members were entertained at the
residence of Captain King, and later took
the steamer Samuel ]. PentZ for River
View, where the Light Infantry are hold
ing their excursion.
The following composed the court: Ma
jor William NJ Smith, of this city; Cap
tain Cheatwood. of Richmond; Captain
Peyton, OF Charlottesville; Captain Bos-
seaux, of Richmond: Lieutenant Booker,
of Richmond; Lieut. William King, of this
city. Lieutenant White. Of Roanoke, was
judge advocate, and Willard Garves, of
this city, was counsel for Ewald.
The trouble, 1t is stated, grew out of a
controversy of awarding a gold medal
for the best drilled man iii the company.
Some time ago the drill for the medal was
held and IL was won by Ewald, and he
be kept permanently. Captain King in
formed him, it is stated, that such was
not the case, hence the controversy which
resulted in the charges being preferred
by Captain King.
The funeral of the late Thomas Lannon,
whose death occurred on Saturday last.
took place at o'clock this morning from
St. Mary's Catholic Church, where solemn
high mass was celebrated. The celebrant
was the Rev. Father II. ]. Cutler. The re-
mains were inferred in the family lot in
st: Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The floral
tributes were numerous and handsome.
The funeral was one of the most largely
attended held here for some time. The
following were the pallbearers: Capt. F.
Beattie. Edward Hughes. Edward Quinn.
Roche, NJ. 3. Harlow, and William Eber-
hardt.
In the Corporation Court today Judge
J. X NJ. Norton granted charter to the
New Century Company. of Washington,
the object of which is to publish a news
paper to be known as the New Century"
or by any other name. and to do a general
printing and publishing business. The sum
of S2oO.0lo is named as the capital stock.
F. Eagan, of Washington, is named as
president. and J. T. Callahan is named
as local agent. All the officers are Wash
ingtonianS.
The house at the southeast corner of
Fairfax and Franklin Streets. recently
purchased from T. F. Mccarthy by the
trustees of st. Paurs Episcopal Church,
mission purposes. The members of st.
Pauis and other Episcopal churches of
this city have for some time past been
conducting mission services in that sec
tion of the city with very satisfactory re-
suits, and it is believed with a more suit
able place of worship their field will be
broadened. -
Samuel Beander. a young colored boy
who was recently picked up at the Union
station, Baltimore, has been returned to
his home in this city. Beander was re-
Gently given a IS note by his grandmother
and sent to a nearby grocery to purchase
10-cent can of beans. Beander made the
purchase and after securing the change
invested some of the money in railroad
fare and proceeded to Baltimore. He still
had SO of the money when he was picked
up and stated that it was his intention to
go to New York.
gasoline stove exploded at the resi-
fax Stree. .sbetween Wolfe and Wilkes
Streets. this morning. By the prompt ac-
ton of F. L. Entwisle nearby resident,
with fire -extinguisher, the flames We're
subdued before any damage was done and
the department was not called out. Mr..
Entwisle was assisted in extinguishing
the flames by Charles Hepburn.
G. w. b. Evans has sold to Wilkes c.
north side of Madison Street, between Co
lumbus and Alfred Streets, and w c.
Prather has sold two of these to G. c.
Crooks. The consideration is not named.
of William ]. Hall VS.. the Cooperative
Loan and Building Association, of Balti
more. was dismissed. an agreement hav-
ing been reached.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Fire En-
CINE Company have decided to give their
excursion to River View. Monday. August
49, The excursion given by the Alexandria
Light Infantry TO that place today was
quite largely attended and proved sue
cess.
George Mason Council Royal Arcanum.
held its regular meeting tonight, at
which several new members were initiat-
ed, after which a smoker was held
A small child of John G. Henderson, re-
siding at 127 Prince Street, was serious
ly scalded yesterday afternoon. Medical
attention was rendered by DR.. I. NJ. Jones
and hopes are entertained for the little
ones recovery.
Mrs David Funston Ward is visiting her
mother Mrs. Ewing. on Prince Street, be-
tween st. Asaph and Pitt Streets.
Saul Shupe. formerly connected with
the Carson Spoke Company, of New Alex
andria. Va. will leave tomorrow for
Riverton, Va, where he will reside In the
future.
II. NJ. Grines, of this city. formerly con-
nected with the coal firm of w. A. Smoot
& Co.. left last night for Norfolk, Va.
where he Will assume the management of
the Caledon Coal Company. which Is the
Smoot Company. Mr.. Grimes was accom-
panied by W. A. Smoot, jr. who is also
Identified with the management of the
company.
badly sprained this afternoon while giving
chase to James Griffin. who is wanted by
the police on "A petty charge. grimm ran
aboard the ferry steamer Columbia with
night in pursuit, and the officer missed
his footing and fell, but Notwithstanding
his injuries he succeeded in capturing
Griffin Policeman Arthur Davis some
time ago met with the same mishap while