Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Accuses His Pal.

Policemen Ferguson and Roberts, who con-
veyed him from Harrisburg. Pa. March 10.
to Fredericksburg. Va, that he was wanted
by the authorities at Phoenixville Pa. in
connection with a murder. The prisoner
stated that the murder was committed by
his pal Robinson.
The police at the time believed that he
told the story so that he could not be
brought back to Virginia and at first We're
Inclined to believe his story a canard.
The warrant and letter received here this
morning. however. substantates his state
ment II also proves conclusively that
Fred Wiles Is none other than Frank MI
nor, alias Frank Robinson. who Is well
known 70 the police here. Minor is a ma
tive of Virginia.
According to a statement made by John
son. his companion. Robinson, is very
dangerous man and has committed several
murders Johnson told the police that If
Robinson is ever captured he will be found
in a place where there is a dense woodla nd.
and will not be taken alive. as he always
carries a pistol.
As previously stated in The Star. Com
monwealth Attorney Samuel G. Brent be-
neves he has a strong case against the pris-
oner and that he will secure his conviction
Now that Johnson is In custody the au-
thorities of Phoenixville. Pa. will IL is be-
lieved. redouble their efforts to capture MI
nor and 1t is regarded probable that his
capture will be easily effected.
Teachers Institute.
The annual meeting of the teachers in
stitute which convened here yesterday
morning was concluded last night with an
open session at the First Baptist Church.
which attended by large gathering
OF teachers and their friends. The pro-
gram outlined In yesterday afternoons
Star was carried out In detail The meet
Ing pronounced one of the most sue
cessful ever held before.
The luncheon which was served to the
teachers yesterday afternoon was served
by the ladies composing the 18th Virginia
Regiment Chapter, United Daughters of
the Confederacy.
General Matters.
The state corporation commission has
granted a charter to the Whitner- Marvin
Company. Incorporated. Of this city. the
objects of which are to conduct a real es-
tate business. The sum of $4,000 Is named
as the capital stock. The officers are:
William y. Whitner. president; j. A. Mar
win. vice president f. B. Sheriff.. secre-
tary All of the officers are OF Washing
ton
The directors of the Alexandra Free Kin
dergarten. with the aid of Mrs Oscar Car
ter, will give a musical Tuesday night next
at r. f. Lee Camp Hall on Prince street.
Solos will be rendered by Mrs. Woods. Mrs.
Hulfsh Mrs. Fowler. Mr.. Ogden and Mr..
Writ with Miss Armstrong as pianist Miss
Pollard will act reader. number OF
selections will be rendered by the Alexan-
dria Mandolin Club
An oyster supper was given last night at
the residence of Mr.. J. A. Carpenter. Del
Ray Alexandria county. under the auspices
OF the ladies' OF the Baptist Church OF Del
Ray. The affair was largely attended and
proved quite successful.
Mr.. X. ID. Garland of Richmond. Va. field
secretary of the Baptist state mission board
or Virginia. will preach at the First Bap-
fist Church tomorrow morning and night.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. H. Hulfish of The Plains.
Va, are visiting the family of Capt w. b.
SmitheTs. l16 North Columbus street.
The condition of Mr. William l.. Hoy,
who has been Ill for several months past at
his home. 2iS North Washington street,
continues to improve.