The Washington times., 1901-09-29
Captain Len,Iy Persistent.
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 2s.-The members OF
the Alexandra bar met this morning in the
office of John NJ. johnson. on South Fairfax
Street. for the purpose of taking suitable action
in the death OF Judge John Critcher, who died
yesterday, and who was one of the most promif-
Eent members OF the bar in this part of the
State. Albert Stuart acted as chairman of the
meeting and Harry b. Cation as secretary. A
committee consisting of Judge-J. X. NJ. Norton
and A. W. Armstrong and Frank E. Anderson
appointed to draft suitable resolutions 0:
respect, and to have them pubIishes. and sent
to the family Of the deceased. The members
also decided to attend the funeTaI in a body.
The following resolutions, reported by the
committee, were adopted:
Resolved, That the Bar Association of Alexan-
dria desires to express its deep feeling at the loss
1t has sustained in the death of Judge John
Critcher, and its admiration Of his worth.
Judge Critcher came among at ad-
'anced age, but no one could have been more
careful and energetic on behalf OF his clients
He was pure in mind and body, and no one ever
heard a single expression from his lips that could
offend the most delicate or refined ear.
His talk amongst men and women. in public
or in society, was always the same nothing ever
but could have passed the ears Of the purest on
earth. His career was long and faithful one.
'.He filled many positions Of trust and honor,
and in all, was faithful and successful. While
ness itself. kind, courteous, always the true gem
uenan.
TO within few days of his end, he was erect
and active, in the full possession of all his fac
ulties, in life's full work His was an example
well worth following.
.'Resolved further. That We attend the funeral
i'll body. That these reso,utio':s be presented
to the Circuit and Corporation Courts of this
city, with request that they be spread on the
record. That a copy be published in the Alex
andria papers, and sent TO his family
William r. Pullman, of Fairfax County, was,
this morning. arraigned in the Police Court on
suspicion of having stolen a horse and buggy
from Walter p. Clark. who resides near Wood
bridge, in Prince William County The mayor
after hearing the evidence, continued the case
until material witness can be secured If the
charge is proven Pullman will be turned over to
the Prince William authorities. from which coun-
ty the horse and buggy were taken.
Mr.. Clark stated to the local police yesterday
that the team had been tied near house where
he called last Thursday night, and after leaving
the house he found his team had disappeared.
Policemen Knight and Beach we're detailed on
the case and after going TO Fairfax County they
found the team in Puman's possession. The
team was turned over 10 its owner and Pullman
taken in custody.
When arragned this morning Pullman stated
that while driving in the neighborhood OF Deco
guam, last Thursday night. he met strange ne
gro with the team. The negro offered to trade
with him. provided he gave him a small amount
Of money. The deal WAS at once made. and the
negro gave Pullman 4 receipt, signing his name
as CHARLES Dixon.
About twenty-five members of the Fitzgerald
Council, knights of Columbus. of this city, left
here at 10 O'Clock tonight, over the Southern
rpad for Aa la tall u.il
in that city tomorrow morning. The Alexandria
delegation were in command Of Grand Knight
German. large number OF Washington Knights.
representing every council in Washington accom-
panied them. Councils OF Roanoke Char!ottc,-
vile, Washington and this city will be largely
represented.
The first degree will be conferred by the Alex
andria Council, with DR.. Z. A. German in charge;
the second degree by the Roanoke Council. with
7. l.. Sheen in charge. and the third degree,
the degree of knighthood, will be conferred by
District Deputy Callahan, Of Norfolk. The Lynch
burg Council will be the fourth instituted within
the past six months. The Alexandra and Wash
ington delegations will return home early Mon
morning.
Marietta Allen, aged four years. daughter Of
William Allen, who resides North Henry
street fell from fence yesterday evening and
was seriously injured. At the time sine fell she
bad an iron rod of an umbrella in her mouth,
and upon coming in contact with the ground the
rod was forced into her throat. The rod dam
aged the tonsils TO such an extent that surgi-
cal operation may he necessary.
well dressed white man. giving his name
as T. B. Martin, and who claims 10 conduct
dairy in Washington and reside at Manassas. Va,
was found by the police last night. shortly after
midnight, at the intersection of Warrington and
Wolfe Streets. Martin acted in suspicious man
ner and taken into custody. After hearing
the evidence this morning the mayor dismissed
the case.
Martin told the mayor that he was en- route
to Manassas. where he had sick child. While
awaiting the arrival o. train he took a drink of
liquor, and aiterward took walk. Further than