Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-26
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
WINTER TERM OF q. 8. COURT TO
CONVENE JANUARY 5.
Saloon ARRAY Brought to Attention of
Police Court-Honors for
Local Free Masons.
Evening Star Bureau,
7O1 King street.
Rell teleuhone 1O6.

ALEXANDRIA,, va, december 70, 1SO%
The winter term Of the United States
court for the eastern district Of Virginia,
Judge Edmund Waddill presiding, will con-
vene here January 5. A number of cases
for violation Of the United States pension
and postal laws will be tried. The Jurors
have been drawn, and the following is the
list Of the grand jurors: R. G. Johnson, H.
B. Roane, Charles B. Newbill, J. M. Harri-
son, NJ. B. Berry, George B. Carlin, Thos
A. Kendler, w. A. Jamison, H. L. Turner,
G. T. Hewitt, W. F. Grey, r. s. Ryland,
Amos G. Blackburn, NJ. P. Odell, George
St. ]. Stevens, w. r. Button. H. E. j.
Bruce. w. E. Terrell, N. w. Neville, r. B.
Roane, r. L. Jasper, w. B. G. Shumate
and S. L. Graham. The following are the
petit jurors summoned: L. F. Cason, Geo.
c. Wilde. H. H. Scott, Wilson Hawlett,
Jerry 8. Breeder, A. l.. Whitestone, I. f.
Lambeth, w. Brent Armstrong, John Werth
Tazewell Willis. W. E. Bradley, r. E. Farr,
jr, Joseph Wilmer, w. H. Eggborn. John
Turley. Thomas ]. Edelen, Clarence Jolly
Edward o. Brien w. L. Mason, w. W.
Adams and w. 8. Wood.
ARRAY in Saloon.
The details of shooting and cutting af-
fray which occurred late last night in the
saloon Of James Kelley on upper King street
were heard before Mayor Simpson in the
police court this morning. Temp" Wilson,
colored, was in the dock charged with be-
ing the aggressor, and James Kelly and
George Chichester appeared against him.
1t was stated that the severe injuries
which Edward Williamson received in the
row prevented him from attending court
According to the testimony Wilson got
into a discussion with Williamson while
both men were standing in the bar. The
former became very angry, 1t was stated
and started to run amuck with a large
pocket knife He made a slash at William
son, ripping long and ugly wound over
the right shoulder Then turning the man
made a dash at Kelly who escaped injury
only by a head-on dive over the counter
Although the knife missed flesh 1t found its
way through a long course in the pro-
prietor's trousers: At that time there
was great excitement in the room, and
George Chichester drew pistol as he saw
the Infatuated colored man coming toward
him. Chichester stated that he shot once at
Wilson, who turned and went out on the
street. 1t was found that the ball had
made a wound on his hand. There were
two charges for felonious assault against
him. and the mayor imposed fine OF $50
in each case.
Mr. Kelley was considerably stunned by
the blow on his head, which he received as
he went over the counter 1t Is said that
a few minutes later while he was still
in a dazed condition, he seized an old
saber which was hanging on the wall and
filling the air with fast and furious Slashes
delivered in every direction, made existence
about him intoierable and wrought con-
siderable havoc with number OF barrels
which were piled up in the place
Charge of Theft.
A young man giving his name as r. w.
Glenn and claiming to hail from Charlotte,
N. c., was up on the charge Of stealing an
overcoat from the Hotel Rammel. 1t was
testified that he had come into the dining
room and ordered a meal, leaving before it
was delivered. Soon after another guest
complained that his coat had disappeared.
Glenn was found on the street later, wear
ing a coat which answered to the descrip-
ton Of the article lost He was arrested
and claimed that he did not know how 1t
came into his possession. The coat was
identified this morning and returned to It's
owner. Glenn was fined 500.
Lemie Pool, colored, was up on the charge
Of assaulting Edward Davis. also coiored,
and the fine was $40. Thomas Blondheim,
colored, was required to pay $40 for as
saulting Temple Carter, also colored, on
the head with a stick.
Honors for Local Masons.
Messrs. K Kemper and A. H. Oehlert of
this city have been notified Of their election
as honorary members Of Constitutional
Lodge, No. 294, A. F. and A. NJ, Beverly.
England. The notifications came in the
form Of certificates upon parchment, bear
ing the official seal of the lodge, and sent
through Thompson Foley, the secretary.
Mr.. Kemper is grand senior warden of Ma
sons in Virginia and Mr.. Oehlert is past
master Of the Alexandria Washington
Lodge. The official information of the cleo
ton was received with much pleasure at q
meeting Of the lodge last evening.
General Matters.
The Sunday school Of the Lutheran Ger
man Church held its Christmas celebration
last evening. There was large crowd pres
ent and an interesting musical and literary
program was rendered by the scholars. The
Sunday school Of the Methodist Protestant
Church will hold it's celebration this even
ing at 7:3O.
The members of the local police force have
presented Mayor Simpson with a handsome
century clock as a Christmas gift.
The marriage Of Miss Roberta Jane Tur-
ner, daughter Of Mrs. B. F. Turner, and Mr.
James Robert Lyles took place last evening
at $50 o'clock. at the residence of Mrs.
Turner. 424 South Washington street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
George L. Hunt of the First Baptist
Church.
slight fire which occurred last night in
tenement house No. SIS North Henry street,
occupied by a colored family, was extin-
guished by Officer Allen.