Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-30
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
DISPOSITION OF CASES IN THE
POLICE COURT.
Judge Thornton to Don the Ermine
Next Monday-other Mat
tiers Of Interest.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va. August 80, 1907.
Richard Pines, colored, was charged in
the police court today with the larceny Of
around 500 about May 10 last from Will
liam Roberts, driver of a wagon. The case
was called several days ago, but was con-
tinued In order to give the police moro
time In which to make thorough examina-
ton. According to the evidence Pines OBJ
tained the money from young son of Mr..
Roberts at different times. The boy stated
today that the highest amount he ever
gave Pines at one time was about $50. The
defendant was sentenced to serve six
months In the city jail.
The case of Matt Williams, charged with
the larceny Of jewelry and clothing from
j. H. Shepp, was again continued. So far
only few of the missing articles have
been recovered. Williams said he would
get the goods If given his liberty The
court announced that an officer will ac-
company him on the errand.
Drunk and disorderly" was the state
ment made by Policeman Young when
Bridget Harley was ushered into the dock.
Il will fine you $3.50 which will make IS
that you owe Justice Cation said.
Captain Of Boat Sustains Injury.
Robert Grady, colored, captain of the
pungy Water Lily, anchored at the Prince
street dock, this morning about 10 o'clock
fell from the boat into the river and sus-
tanned a fracture of his right leg below
the knee. Grady was moving about the
vessel and his foot was caught in a cleat
on the right side of the boat nearest the
dock. He was thrown into the river by
being struck by the heavy boom of the
boat Had it not been for assistance rem
dered by Mr.. Walter Robey, who. was
aboard the vessel at the time, it is stated,
Grady would in all probability have been
drowned. Grady was afterward conveyed
to the Alexandria Hospital.
William Bailey, colored, was thrown from
a buggy at the st. Asaph race track about
$50 o'clock last evening and badly injured
Thomas r. Milton. colored, who resides
at $40 South st. Asaph street, while I'M
loading fertilizer from the barge Delaware
at wharf foot of Duke street was caught
this morning by a fall of fertilizer and his
ankle was sprained. He was conveyed to
his home.
The funeral of Miss Mary Eliza Lindsay,
who died at the Alexandria Hospital last
Tuesday, took place from that institution
at II o'clock this morning. Rev. Charles
D. Bulla. pastor o. the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South, conducted the services,
and the int-rment was in st. Pauls ceme-
terry The pallbearers were Hubert Snow
den, Henry F. Robertson, George Uhler and
G. William Ramsay.
Judge Thornton to Preside.
The September term Of the circuit court
Judge ]. B. T. Thornton presiding. So far
as known only a few chancery cases will
be called at this term for consideration.
The Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway Company Is lay
ing grooved rails on Cameron street be-
tween Alfred and Henry streets. Grooved
rails have already been placed in position
on Cameron street west Of Henry street.
The work of extending the spur track at
Spring Park, which gives the railway con-
nection with the tracks already being laid
on West Cameron street, was completed
today.
Funeral services over the remains Of
Richard Sorrell were held at 8 o'clock
this morning at st. Mary's Catholic Church
Rev. Father L. F. Kelly, assistant pastor
officiated. The remains were forwarded to
Washington. The interment will be made
in Holy Rood cemetery. John sorrell. Rob-
ert Sorrell, Samuel Sorrell, Charles Sor-
rell, Alfred Sorrell and William Milstead
were the pallbearers
Miss Loretto Ramer daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Randolph Kramer, died last night
at the residence of her parents, 1901 King
street. The deceased was fourteen years
of age and had been in failing health for
several years. The remains will be shipped
to Martinsburg, w. Va, where the inter-
ment viii be made
Brief Mention.
The excursion given yesterday by Alex
largely attended. Many Washington mem
bers of the order and their friends were
on the evening boat.
The Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com
pany Of this city was yesterday awarded
prize for being the best uniformed COM
pany in the fremen's parade at Newport
News, Va
Policeman Steward Jones this morning
killed a dog, which is supposed to have
been mad. The animal was at the corner
Of Patrick and Wolfe streets.
Mr.. James r. Cation of this city was
elected vice president Of the American Bar
Association, in session at Portland, Me- Mr..
Cation was delegate from the Virginia
Bar Association.
Mr.. Leo p. Harlow, who recently took
trip to Boston by sea, and also a trip
through Canada, has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Stump of Mon
roe, Va, are visiting relatives in this city.
Policeman Banner T. Young. who spent
his vacation in Philadelphia and Atlantic
City, has returned
Mr.. Robinson Moncure has gone to the
jamestown exposition.