Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
CLIFTON MERCHANT REPORTS
ROBBERY OF HIS STORE.
Suspects Taken Into Custody, But
Deny the Crime-General and
Personal News.

Personal News.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. July IS, 1907.
George l. Van Name. who conducts
general merchandise store at Clifton Sta
ton between Fairfax and Manassas. Va,
reported to the police this morning that
his store was robbed of a quantity of
watches and general merchandise July
last Mr.. Van Name Appropriated his loss
at nearly 500 He says that an entrance
was effected by breaking a lock in the
rear window of his store. The thieves, who
were evidently amateurs, left their tools
at the window, and he believes they were
scared OF 10y some one in the vicinity.
Among the articles taken were two gold
watches. a large quantity of Undertaking
and several pairs of shoes. gold ring
marked "a and six or seven gold watches,
together with three nickel plated watches.
such as are generally used by railroad men.
were also stolen from glass case in the
store. These goods Were the property of
MIR. Charles G. II. Adams. telegrapher,
who kept them in the store for sale.
Mr.. Van Name stated this morning that
he came here after reading in the news
papers description of oscar Nichols col
ored, who was arrested by the police yes
terday ON a charge of breaking a window
street.
y one-legged colored man named Philip
Iwyman. who Guided capture. and who is
also charged with breaking the window of
MT Roche, was taken in custody late yes
terday afternoon by Policeman Bell near
Bauengers store, West End The accused
was made to face Mr.. Van Name this MORN
ing. He admitted having been at Clifton
at the time of the robbery and also adj
mitted that he and Nichols were inter-
Septed by MI Van Name. but denied hav-
ing committed the robbery. Later Nichols.
vino Is serving four months in jail for
breaking the window was brought before
Mr.. Van Name. but the police could learn
but little from him. and II is not believed
that these men committed the robbery
Said Nichols Warned Him.
Iwyman stated this morning that he was
with Nichols when the latter broke the
window He states that Nichols told him
that he was going to get something" and
warned him TO keep at a safe distance so
that he could run. The prisoner also states
that he remained nearby and saw the DO
liceman when he captured Nichols. ivy
man VIII be given hearing in the police
court late this afternoon.
Another one-legged colored man named
William Murphy who was arrested In
W ashinGton Yesterday and brought here
yesterday afternoon by Policeman Roberts
as a suspect in connection with the case
was arraigned in court this afternoon and
dismissed. there being no evidence to show
That he was implicated in the crime.
Democratic Primary.
democratic primary for the purpose of
nominating candidate for the house of
delegates to represent this city will be held
September 10 next in conjunction with the !
primary to nominate a state senator to rep
resent the fourteenth senatorial district
This was decided upon last evening at
joint meeting of the city and county demo-
cratic committees, which was held at the
Hotel FleiSChmann, which was presided
over by Mr. Charles Bendheim chairman
OF the city committee. All candidates de-
string to enter the contest must submit
their names to Mr.. Bendheim. chairman of
the Joint committee, on or before August
IL next The present representative In the
state legislature is Mr.. James r. Cation
have no opposition. In the event he has
no opposition he will be declared the nomi-
nee by the committee.
The following named gentlemen were
present at the meeting: Charles Bendheim
chairman; Samuel p Fisher S. c. Brent
Oscar Phillips. Theodore Cook. Louis Brill
OF this city and Curtis b. Graham, chair
man. and James f. Clements both of Alex
and.ia county.
Horsemen to Open Park.
A number OF local horsemen have per-
tected arrangements for the opening of
what will be known as the Gentlemens
Driving Park. at the old ST. Asaph race |
track, in Alexandria county. The work of
putting the track in order will be COM
menced early next week. Among those in
crested in the enterprise are some of the
beSt-knOwn and most enthusiastic horse
men IN the city. 1t is the purpose of those
interested in the movement to have suit
able place where they can test the speed
OF their animals and also train them The
need OF such place has been fall
want among horsemen of this city.
General Matters.
Funeral services over the remains of An
drew Underwood whose death occurred
Monday night last, We're held at IL o'clock
this morning at his residence. 3o7 Wolfe
street. The services were conducted by
Rev. Charles D. Bulla. pastor Of the Meth
Odist Episcopal Church South. and the in
terment was made in the Methodist Protest
ant cemetery.
Cluster Williams. colored. who was ar
rested in Washington and brought here
yesterday afternoon by Policeman Roberts
on suspicion of the larceny of watch and
C Spinks will be given a hearing in the
police court late this afternoon. 1t is stated
that Williams was endeavoring to pawn
the watch when taken into custody. The
watch and chain are valued by the owner
at sos.
The International Building and Loan AS
shOciation OF Washington held its annual
meeting In this city yesterday at the Office
of Judge J. X. NJ. Norton and elected
directors 60 serve for the ensuing year as
follows Charles Lyman, E. Quincy Miller,
Jackson II. Ralston. ]. Preston Miller. all
of Washington and Braxton d. Gibson of
Charles Town. W. Va.
defective brake was responsible. it is
said. for the breaking of a freight car from
a shifting train in the Southern railway
yards late yesterday afternoon. The car
ran distance OF about six blocks and
finally stopped of its own accord on Wilkes
street between Pitt and ST. Asaph streets.
Morgan Moore has been summoned to ap-
pear in the police court late this afternoon
and give bond TO keep the peace. This Is
done owing to the trouble at the corner of
Fairfax and Wilkes streets which Moore
engaged in several nights ago Last night
Lieut.. Smith and Mayor Pan visited that
corner and warned all those lettering about
that they must discontinue doing so at once
or be arrested
Mrs. James Smith. who has been at At
lantic City for some time past, returned
home this morning.