Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15
ALEXANlRIA AFFAIRS
PARTIES ACCUSED OF HAVING
STOLEN GOODS IN POSSESSION.
Both Held for Actin Of Grand Jury
General and Personal
Matters.
Special Correspondence of,The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 10, 1o4.
Richard Burnett and Henry Wrenn were
given hearing by Justice Cation In the
Police Court this morning on the charge or
having in their possession quantity OK
shoes and other articles stolen from the
Washington Southern and the Southern
railroads, and valued at about $500. Com
monwealth Attorney Samuel G. Brent con-
Quoted the prosecution and Attorney Lewis
II. Machen represented Wrenn. The evil
dence of several policemen connected with
the case was heard. Officer Lyles said ne
had gone to Wrenn's store, corner OF Fey
ton and Duke streets, last Tuesday morn
ing and had been informed by the proprie-
tor that he had purchased some OF the
stolen articles. -
The policeman said he had searched the
premises, seeing nothing of the shoes. and
had given Wrenn until that night at IL
o'clock to convey the property in question
to the station house. Lieutenant Smith and
Officer Smith stated that they had gone to
the premises In the afternoon, not knowing
anything Of the understanding between
Policeman Lyles and Wrenn, ana had
searched the place. Policeman Lyles was
present, they stated, but said nothing or
what had transpired before.
Officer Smith told of the arrest that even
Ing OF Wrenn and Burnett by himself and
Officer Allen. They Swallowed the place. ne
said. and finally apprehended the men after
they had driven rapidly down Prince street
in vehicle containing the goods. Soon
after their arrest the men explained, 1t was
stated, that they were proceeding to the
police station to surrender the property.
The hearing occupied about two hours,
and after the presentation of the case JUS
tice Cation sent both Burnett and Wrenn to
the grand jury.
Henry Brown, colored, charged with
breaking and entering the cars and stealing
the goods, and Nellie Brooks, also colored,
charged with being an accessory, were not
tried at this mornings session.
General Matters.
Mr.. F. ]. Paff, who has been mentioned
as a probable candidate for the democratic
nomination for mayor Of Alexandria, has
formally announced his candidacy. Police
Commissioner E. c. Graham. who has also
been spoken Of in that connection, states
that he will not enter the contest.
The game Of base ball scheduled for yes
terday afternoon between the Episcopal
High School and Richmond College on the
school grounds was Cancelled. Tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock the High School will
meet the team representing Johns Hopkins
University at the High School
The members of the congregation Of the
washington Street Methodist Episcopal
Church South have planned for reception
this evening at o'clock at the church In
honor Of the pastor, Rev. ]. P. Stump. who
was recently reappointed to the pastorate.
George Carter, colored, was accused by
Ef1e jackson in the police court this morn
ing Of assaulting her without provocation
last night. Effie said that George had
smitten her twice severely The prisoner
said nothing, and was assessed s..