Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-19
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Corporation Court Disposes Of
Number of Gases.
IN
BOTTLE STRUCK CAR
FLYING FRAGMENTS INJURED
TWO WOMEN.
James Richards Sent to Grand Jury
Death of Mrs. Sarah
K. Pickett.
BOTTLE STRUCK CAR
INJURED
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 10, 1902.
In the corporation court this morning the
case of Isaac Haekley, colored indicted on
three courts for felonious and malicious
stabbing with intent to kill, was called be-
fore Judge j. K. NJ. Norton. The case was
continued until the October term. The pris-
oner was represented by Attorney Edmund
Burke of Washington and Commonwealth
Attorney Samuel G. Brent appeared for
the prosecution. Hackley is indicted for
murderously cutting his wife, Alice, his son
George and Willis Thompson, colored, who
entered Hackley's house on the occasion of
his assault upon his wife and child.
In the case of George Cupid, colored,
called in the corporation court yesterday
afternoon. on the charge of entering house
In the night time, the jury returned YER
dict of not guilty and the prisoner was dis
missed The case of Dennis Carter, colored,
indicted for robbery, was continued until
the October term
Samuel Mills, colored, was placed on trial
on the charge of forging a railroad COM
panys money order Some months ago
Mills was arrested in Washington on the
charge of stealing brass, and when brought
to this city was identified by the local ticket
agent OF the Southern railroad the man
VINO had obtained $1S.25 on a money order
by representing himself as, J. 3. Richard
son, an empioye of the company. The prs-
oner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to
serve two years in the penitentiary.
Miscreant Bombarded Car,
A large empty flask was thrown into the
motor car of the electric train which leaves
Washington for this city at $50 o'clock
as it was passing Braddock Heights sta
ton last night. The bottle struck the edge
OF window and broke. the fragments
flying against passengers, among whom
were Miss Spindle, who is a guest at tnc
residence of Mr.. John P. Robinson, 3i1
south FAIRFAX street, and Mrs. Ballard, re-
siding at 1129 King street. The former
was cut on the right side of her face and
mead, the injuries being painful, though
not serious. Mrs. Ballard was cut slightly
on the right arm. Conductor Kimball no.
titled the police as soonias the train reach
ed this city, and Sergeant Goods with OH
GERS sherwood, Griffin, TIGER and Allen
ie1t Tor Braddock Heights to endeavor to
locate and capture the miscreant. They
We're unable, however at thai time to make
any arrests Both the injured women were
able to go to their homes without assist
ance.
Sent to Grand Jury
James Richards, ST., was before Acting
Mayor j. T. Sweeney in the police court
this morning on the charge Of entering the
old Tontine building, On Cameron street,
and stealing lot of lead pipe and fixtures.
Richards was arrested by officer Knight.
considerable quantity of the stolen goods
was recovered from aUfunk shop and the
remainder was found secreted in the Old
city hall building. 1t appeared during the
investigation that Richards had been be-
fore the court twice of petit larceny, and
as the third conviction is held to be grand
larceny the case was referred to the grand
jury.
General Matters.
Mrs. Sarah X. Pickett, the Venerable
mother of Messrs. George X. and Lee Pick
EFT, died suddenly early this morning a. the
home of the former at Clouds Mill In
Fairfax county. Mrs. Pickett was appar-
emily enjoying fair state of health until
short time before her death Mrs. Pickett
is survived by five children She was sew
enty-five years of age. The funeral will
take place Monday and the interment will
be made at Middleburg, Va
The Commercial Vending Company of
Washington has been granted a charter of
Incorporation with capital stock of $50
600 by Judge j. K. NJ Norton. The object
of the company is to manufacture goods
wares and merchandise and to deal in the
same under patents which may be pur-
chased or otherwise acquired.
The officials are William w. Cookson
president Oliver K. Truett, vice president;
A. j. Schippert secretary, and James H
Beck, treasurer. Mr.. James r. Cation was
named as local representative.
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans
has completed arrangements for entertain
ing the survivors of the 18th Georgia Regi-
ment. confederate army, who will visit
Alexandria Monday evening. About 100
members are expected.
Rev. ]. T. Smith. who is employed in the
United States branch photographic Office
at Norfolk, Va, is visiting his family at
sol Duke street.