The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-16
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA Aug. 15.-Mrs. Peter
Pullman, residing near Cameron Run, in
Fairfax County, has received news 20 the
effect that by the death Of a relative in
Scotland she has become heir 10 a large
fortune. Mrs. Pullman has secured legal
counsel. and Will at once take steps to Sc
cure her part of the estate. The decedent's
name was Rainey. and Mrs Pullman is
said to be a direct heir to the estate
The estate, IL is said, is valued ut about
one million dollars. The necessary identi-
hcatioE papers have been prepared and
preparations have been made for pressing
the claim.
Robert T. Raggctt a weIl-knowu resi-
dent, died az about 6 o'clock last evening
at his home on Pitt Street. between King
and Prince Streets. after protractod i'll
ness. The deceased had been suffering
from pulmonary troubles for some time.
Mr. Baggott was thirty-scycu years of
age and is survived by a widow and two
small sons The deceased was employed
at Ziemann's Hotel, at Tenth and r
Streets northwest. Washington. and was
quite well known in that city. The fu-
neral arrangements have not yet been
made.
The Committee on Public Property last
night organized with the election Of Louis
business was also transacted.
The Committee on Light also held
meeting last night and organized with the
election Of William Desmond as chair
man. Routine business was afterward
Transacted
The board Of health met last night in
the office Of the city treasurer and trans
acted considerable routine business. The
secretary Of the board was directed to re-
quest the mayor 10 have the police be
more strict in having persons keep grass
out Of their cutters. All the members pres
ent reported that they had made much
progress in having the city put in a sani-
tary condition since their installation.
The saloon OF William Brawner, at the
Stone Bridge, was entered Wednesday
night by thieves and a number of minor
articles stolen. The thieves secured about
y from a slot machine. which they broke
open, and they also secured about 90
cents IN change The thieves also helped
themselves TO whisky. A razor and
pistol were also taken The police have
no clue TO the thieves.
Samuel 3. Lunt. auctioneer. today sold
at public auction for the administrators
OF the estate Of the late William H. Wins
ton, piiedHver, 10 Capt. A. }. Fair for
500, and small pTedriver 10 NIr. Clark.
of Washington, for SIS. Mr.. Clark also
purchased a sCOw for $50.
William J. b Duncan. weII-known
orug clerk, and Miss Georgia Idenscn
daughter Of the late August Idensen. were
quietly married At 10 O'Clock yesterday
at the reCtOry of Grace Episcopal Church
D. the Rev. Q. +. Ball. After the cere-
mony the couple left for bridal tour to
Atlantic City and the Buffalo Exposition
and upon their return Will reside in TINS
city.
A double wedding. 70 which Alexandria
f.-L mol
nesddy at Wilmington. Del, when Bishop
Coleman. Of that city, united in wedlocb
Miss Margaret NJ MaTmadUke. daughter
OF captain MarmadUke. Of this city and
Charles Dearborn Both parties are well
known in this city, and the announcement
Of their marriage came as surprise to
TRENDS and relatives. Prior TO the cere-
mony Miss Marmaduke was baptized The
groom holds a clerical position in the
ONCE OF the Adams Express Company. in
The other couple were Hollis Cook. for
merry OF this city, but now OF Whining
ton, Del, aud Miss Florence T. Coke of
IN Wilmington.
The Republicans Of Alexandria County
have elected William Duncan and Charles
/ Slmms delegates TO the Republican
State Convention. which meets at Roam
oke August p, for the purpose OF nomI-
mating State ticket The delegates will
go uninstructed. but il is said they favor
Judge Lewis for Governor and Jacob Yost
for Lieutenant Governor.
A joint meeting Of the Democratic COM
mtttees OF this city and the county will
be held at O'clock this afternoon
in the law Office Of John NJ Johnson for
the purpose Of making arrangements for
primary to nominate a candidate for
the LEGISLATURE.
Thomas q Sayler and Genevieve Getz
both Of Baltimore. were yesterday granted
4 marriage license by the clerk Of the
corporation court. Afterward the couple
went TO the parsonage Of St. Mary's
Catholic Church and attempted to have
Tod h. Epslr- ETcH fav I
Father Cutler refused to celebrate the rite
without dispensatiOn from Cardinal Glib
hons Later the couple left for Baltimore
and were married at LOyOla College bv
the Rev. Father Brady.
Charles King, who was mentioned as a
probable Republican candidate for the
state Legislature. states that under no
consideration will he be a candidate