Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
wAsHMaToHIAN FINED FoRvIo-
LATINO "JIM CROW Law.
Declined to Take Another Seat in
Electric Car-0eneral and
Personal News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 7O1 King Street.
Bell Telenhone No. JOG.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 1, 1907.
A tall, heavily built colored man stepped
in the dock In Mayor Simpsons police
court this morning to answer to the charge
of violating the "Jim Crow law. The
prisoner was Rev. Pinkney Samuel Of
Washington, who had visited Alexandria
last evening for the purpose Of preaching
to a congregation In Zion Baptist Church
on South Lee street His appointment was
somewhat interfered with by the operation
Of the law for the separation of white ana
colored passengers on the washington
Alexandria and Mount Vernon railroad.
For refusing to change his seat as directed
by the conductor Mr.. Samuel was taken
into custody upon reaching this city by
Policeman Gill and conveyed to the station
house where he was required to deposit %
collateral for his appearance In court TINS
morning.
Conductor Corners appeared against the
colored minister this morning. The train
official stated that the defendant had re-
fused to take a seat further back In the
car, saying that the law would nave 10
move him. Thereupon the conductor teie-
phoned for an officer. Another witness sub
stantiated this testimony. In his own be-
half Rev. Samuel attempted to inform the
court that he had been summarfly dealt
with. but the mayor did no. see 1t that
way and imposed the usual fne or 70.
Meeting OF Health Board.
The board Of health held a called meet
ing last evening in the office of the presi-
dent, DR.. E. A. German. on Duke street.
Dr. German occupied the chair and MIR.
James F. Peyton was in his place as secre-
tary. Several reports were received from
members citing nuisances in alleys, cutters,
&C. In most of the cases the secretary
was directed to notify the proper parties
to have the places complained OF put III a
sanitary condition within reasonable
time.
One of the members asked for informa-
ton as to the scope Of the boards activity
and it's authority. 1t was explained that
the board was authorized to proceed ac-
cording to law against negligent properly
owners and tenants after they had ignored
properly served notices to abate nuisances.
Mr.. A. Sidney Mankin was elected to NIL
the vacancy caused by the resignation OF
his father the late S. A. Mankin. After
being in session nearly two hours the
board adjourned.
Attempted Suicide.
Some excitement was caused on the river
front yesterday afternoon about B o'clock
by an attempt made by Viola Smith, who
makes her abode at 20S Princess street, to
commit suicide The woman was seen to
throw herself into the river from smoots
wharf. A young man named Carroll Hantz-
mon, who was among the spectators. imme-
diately jumped in after her and succeeded
In effecting her rescue. Apparently regret
ing that she had been saved from watery
grave the woman begged to be let alone
that she might carry into effect her despe-
rate purpose: After while. however, she
was persuaded to return to her house.
Fell From Electric Train.
In attempting to board an electric train
for Washington last night about 500
o'clock man named John Henderson " as
| thrown to the street and painfully injured
about the back. He was picked up and
taken to the Alexandria Hospital, where
he received treatment The electric train
had just pulled out from the Payne street
station when the accident occurred. Hen
derson's injuries were not serious.
General Matters.
In the police court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed of the following cases:
John H Jones and Daisy Barney. both col
ored, charged with disorderly conduct and
fighting. were assessed S. each. The same
charge was entered against the name of
Arthur Mason. colored, and similar fine
| was imposed. A youth giving his name as
John Thompson and stating that he came
from Washington, was before the court on
suspicion of being wanted by the police Of
Richmond. He was held until tomorrow
morning. John Haskins, colored charged
with assaulting Belle Dudley, also colored,
was fined S..
Miss Blanche E. Minton and Mr. Bushrod
Thompson, both of this city, were quietly
married last evening in the parsonage Of
the First Baptist Church Rev. d. George
l.. Hunt, the pastor, performed the cere-
mony In the presence of few friends Of
the two families. Upon the return from an
extended southern tour the couple will re-
side in Alexandria.
movement is on foot at Manassas to Sc
cure the establishment of a state normal
school in that town. A meeting last even
ing was held in Nicols Hall for the pur-
pose of taking steps in the matter. Judge
Charles E. Ntcol presided and Mr.. ]. B. T.
Thornton made an address. Brief speeches
were also made by State Senator s. R.
Donohoe Of Fairfax, Delegate West Of
Louisa and Delegate Settle of Rappahan-
mock. An organization was effected.
Miss Lille Van Burghen and Mr. George
w. Nyman both Of Washington, were mar
ried here yesterday in the parsonage Of the
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. ]. H. S.
Ewell, the pastor, officiating.