Evening star., 1901-03-11
Colored Man Held for Culpeper Au-
thorities on Grave Charge.
AN ASSAULT With INTENT TO KILL
Death of Major Herbert at the
Age Of IS.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 70I King Street.
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OF ulSOTOeTly COnUuCC q COIOT0u Hlcn hHOWl
Bubble Brock is now in the hands of
the police with a much more serious accu-
sation against his name. Since his appre
hension last night by Officer Travers 1t
was learned that Brock has been wanted
for some time by the authorities in Cul-
peper county for murderous assault. At
the hearing of the disorderly conduct case
before Mayor Simpson this morning officer
Travers told of the information he had
received, and Mayor Simpson directed Cap
tain Webster to communicate with the
commonwealth attorney of Culpeper in re-
gard to the matter
Brock was assessed $40 and was locked
up. Later on he was seen in his cell by
Officer Atkinson, to whom he confessed
that he was the man wanted by the Gull
peper authorities. He said he had commit
ted an assault on a colored man named
William Clarke, near Culpeper Court
House, more than a year ago. Clarke was
desperately wounded, but his injuries did
not prove fatal. The affair occurred at a
colored ball, at which the two men were
guests. They quarreled and finally Brock
alta cked his opponent with deadly
weapon. Brock was arrested and placed in
jail to await trial. He made his escape
and his whereabouts have been unknown
to the Culpeper authorities up to the pres
ent. He will be held here awaiting an an
sWer to Capt. Webster's communication.
Leading Citizen Passes Away.
The announcement of the death of Major
William w. Herbert, which occurred sud
denly yesterday afternoon at his home
on North Washington street, caused great
surprise and general regret throughout the
city. Major Herbert had been in some
what feeble health for the past few years,
and recently had been complaining more
than usual, but his death was entirely
unexpected. Sunday afternoon about 2:3O
o'clock a member of the household found
him a sofa in the dining room with
life extinct. 1t is supposed that apoplexy
was the cause of death. Funeral services
will be held from the late residence to-
morrow morning.
Major Herbert is survived by his wife,
five daughters and two sons His children
are Misses Annie f amy, Ellen, Susan and
Mitte Herbert, and Messrs. William and
Arthur Herbert. Miss Fanny is in Denver,
Col; Miss Annie in Philadelphia, and Mr..
William Herbert, who is an attorney, is
in New York. They We're notified of the
event by telegraph.
Deceased was seventy-five years of age,
and was one of the leading citizens of
Alexandria. In recent years Major Her
bert has not been prominent in public af
fairs, but formerly he was closely identified
with the general interests of the city.
Prior to the outbreak of the civil war he
was engaged in the commission business
here. being a member of the firm of AShby
& Herbert. At the commencement of hos
tilities he volunteered his services in the
confederate army, and was appointed on
the staff of General Lewis Armstead, with
the rank of major He served throughout
the war, and at it's close returned to his
home in this city, where he resumed his
business life.
Major Herbert married a daughter of
Robert E. Scott of Warrenton Va. Dur
ing former President Clevelands first ad-
ministration he was appointed postmaster
in Alexandria. He was a member of the
board of aldermen and also served on the
city democratic committee. At the close
of his term as pOstmastec Major Herbert
retired from active public life.
Car Inspector Killed.
Funeral services over the remains of Will
liam Barnett, who was killed Saturday
evening by passenger train at the depot
of the Southern railroad, will take place
this afternoon at o'clock from his late
residence, No. 213 South Columbus street.
The funeral will be attended by Mechanics
Lodge, No. 5, and Oriental Lodge, No. 6,
knights of Pythias.
MIR. Barnett had his right leg almost sew
cred, and his foot severely mashed by pas
senger train No. 10. southbound, shortly
after o'clock Saturday evening. The acci-
dent occurred in front of the company's
depot and the unfortunate man lived only
a few minutes after he was struck He
was standing on the west side of the train
and attempted to board the front platfrom
of the last car as it was pulling out In
doing so he either missed his footing or
was Knocked down, with the result above
stated. He was sixty-five years Of age
and is survived by his wife and two grown
children. He a car inspector at the
Southern railroad
Boys Charged With Vagrancy
Two small lads were arraigned before
Mayor Simpson in the police court this
morning charged with vagrancy They
gave their names as William H Thomas
and Charles Lee, respectively. Lee was
apparently about ten years Of age. and
said he came from Richmond His COM
panion was about seventeen years old and
gave Danville as his place of residence
The boys were picked up by Officers Fer
guson and knight, and were soliciting
aims.
| At the police station they disclaimed
knowledge of each other. The older boy
said he was here looking for work and he
was dismissed with instructions to get out
of the city. The small boy was detained
until his father could be notified. Lewellyn
Lane, colored, was before the court chary-
ed with drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct. He was assessed So. John Jordon,
| colored, charged with assaulting Edward
| Lloyd, also colored, with brick was fined
| the same amount.
General Matters
! The funeral Of Gustav Bartels, whose
| death by suicide occurred in Newport News
/ Thursday last, took place Sunday after
noon from the residence of Mr.. Justus
| Schneider, father-in-law of the deceased.
ON North Washington street. Rev. P.
r Phillips of ST. Pauls Episcopal Church
| conducted the services, and the interment
| was made in st. Paul's cemetery
The remains of Mrs. Sallie E. Campbell,
| whose death occurred In Baltimore Friday.
were brought here yesterday afternoon and
| inferred in st. PauIs cemetery. The
| funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Frank J. Brooke of the Second Presby-
terian Church.
| Mrs. Allen C. Harmon died this morning
at the residence of Mr.. Walter Roberts.
| OF Duke street. Deceased was about
| eighty years of age. She was the mother
or Mrs. Walter Roberts. Funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made.
The Episcopal High School base ball
team will open the season Tuesday, the
18th instant, with game at Charlottesville
| with the University of Virginia
Damage Suit on Trial.