Evening star., 1907-08-16
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
BOY ACCUSED OF SHOOTING COM
PANIoN WITH RIFLE.
Special CORRESPONDENCE of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, a.. August II, 1901.
The case of George Nails, sixteen years
of age, charged with shooting Elmer Violet,
fifteen years of age. with a cat rifle, yes
terday, when called in the police court this
morning, was continued pending the out
come of Violets injuries Young Nails
was released on bail in the sum of $500,
John P. Robinson qualifying as surety.
The bullet which is Of small caliber,
penetrated the chest close to the collar
bone. Violet was conveyed to the Alexan-
Gria Hospital, where his injuries were
treated by Drs. S. B. Moore and Walter A.
Warfield. The bullet has not been ex-
tracted Violet's injuries are not regarded
as serious.
Nails, it is said. told the police that he
fired at Violet after the latter had dared
him to try his aim. 1t is said that the shot
was fired at long range. and Nails dis
claimed having any intention OF striking
his companion.
Nails is a son of Mr. George R. Nails,
who resides at 7O5 South Lee street. Violet
is son of Mr.. Charles A Violet, and re-
sides witt his parents at III Prince street.
1t is expected that the work of improV-
ing the Office of the clerk OF the corpora
ton court VIII be commenced next month.
Several months ago the city council appro-
prated about $1,000 for the proposed im- %
provements The present record room VIII
be supplanted by modern and improved
steel cage. 1t is also planned to have the
clerks office on the first floor instead OF
the second
The need of modern and fireproof rec
ord room has been the subject of discussion
among members of the city councl tor sew
eral years. 1t has always been pointed OUT
that in the event of a serious conhasrauon
most of the cty's valuable records now
stored in the clerks office, would prove
easy prey for the flames.
A report was received at ponce 49, hIau
quarters today to the effect that two white
men were thrown from buggy at Cn1ton on
Station Va, yesterday and robbed OF $40
In cash and diamonds said to be valued at
about s1,400 Only meager report was
received of the robbery. and 1t came
through a man named Mr. Peck a rail-
road conductor. who reported the matter
to Policeman Roberts. The names of the
men supposed to have been robbed couio
not be obtained.
Gambling on Church Steps.
Gambling on the steps Of the Third Bap-
tist Church, colored, at the corner OF Co
lumbus and Princess streets. at 3 o'clock
Sunday morning was the charge against
Isaiah Napper, Henry Washington. William
Williams and Walter Bryant, all colored.
The policeman who made the arrest testi-
fed that the men were engaged in game
of "craps." The accused were fined ~
each.
The following cases were disposed of in
the police court today: Joseph Carroll,
cOlOreQ, aSSaultlnS ana pedlIiS
Thompson, colored. fined IS; James Lucas,
assaulting and beating Henry Ale. fin I'd
IS; Char.es Arlington, drunk in the street,
dismissed
The republicans of the eighth congress
sional district will hold a nominating con-
vention in this city at l o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. instead Of Thursday, hereto
fore stated, to nominate a candidate for
Congress from the eighth district The
convention will be held at sarepta Hall.
Mrs. Mary ]. ROtchford, widow of Rich
ard Ritchford. died about o'clock this
morning at her home. 1909 Queen street.
after long illness. The deceased was sew
enty-seven years Of age. Two daughters.
ford, survive her. Arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been completed!
The remains Of Mrs. Catherine Williams,
who died at the Alexandra Hospital last
morning to Quantico, Prince William
county, Va. where the interment took place.
Mrs. Williams formerly resided there.
Brief Mention.
Mr.. Harry E. Poss today reported to the
police that last Saturday he lost a heavy
gold watch chain valued at between $35
and $40. An investigation is being made
by the police.
An unknown colored man was struck
and instantly killed about o'clock this
morning near Noakesville. Prince William
county. Va, by a northbound passenger
train over the Southern railway.
force gave their first annual excursion to-
day to Marshall Hall. The morning and
afternoon boats were well patronzed.
Miss Madeline Byrne. daughter of Mr..
Joseph Byrne. Is visiting relatives in Rich
mond, Va, and from that place she will
go to the jamestown exposition.
John D. Normoyle departs today for At
lantic City.