Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-29
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Custom Houss to Re Provided With
Observation-Disclosures for Nr.
Charles S. Lake.

Special Correspondence u The star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. January .. 1907.
An old and decrepit man giving his name
as Stephen Clements was the complainant
in the police court this morning against
Mary Galihorn, who lives at Al South
Payne street. Clements head was OBJ
secured by bandages and his face bore traces
Of harsh treatment.
Clements told Justice Cation that last
night while at the home of the accused he
was struck over the head with q poker sew
eral times, without any provocation what
ever. He said he boarded with the accused
and had been resident Of this city for the
past three years. Policeman Jenes testified
that he assisted Clements to the hospital.
where his injuries were dressed. and that
several stitches had to be taken In severai
of the wounds
when the prisoner was called on to give
her version Of the affair she told the court
that Clements struck her In the head and
at this point Of the affair she used the
poker to defend herself. The accused also
told the court that Clements had on several
occasions before beaten her and she had de-
termined to put a stop to it. The prisoner
was remanded until tomorrow morning ana
Justice Cation instructed the police to
thoroughly investigate the case.
Elevator for Custom House.
It Is stated upon what is believed to be
good authority that Alexandria will shortly
have an elevator placed in the custom house
and post Office, at the corner of Prince and
st. Asaph streets. The elevator Will, it is
understood, cost 5000, and the work of in
stalling 1t will be shortly commenced. 1t is
understood that Mr.. J. H. Taylor the SUI
pervising architect of the Treasury Depart
ment, has succeeded In securing the ele-
vator in this building through the efforts
of Representative John F. Rixey and Mr..
r II
In the Police Court.
Most Of the cases that were called before
Police Justice eaton this morning were
promptly dismissed without going into the
details. The following prisoners were ar
raigned and discharged: Robert Smith,
colored, drawing a pistol on Robert McCau-
ley. colored; Luther Robinson, coiored. as
sault and beating Jennie Johnson, colored
Edward Travers white, disorderly conduct.
The last case called was that of Benja-
min Motley and Elias Taylor, both colored
who, it was testified, armed themselves
with stones and were about to rough
house, saloon conducted by Mr.. George
Finch, at the southeast corner Of Royal
ard Orcncco streets. The accused men
were fined IS each.
Receives Testimonial.
Mr. Charles s. Lake, formerly superin-
tendent of the Charlottesville division of
the Southern railway, left this morning for
Greensboro, N. c., to succeed Mr. w. s..
Andrews, who recently became supeTintend-
ent Of the Danville division Of that road.
Mr. Lake was presented last night with a
handsome gold watch. chain and fob, by the
employees Of the Washington division OF this
road. The presentation speech was nade
by Mr.. Robert H. Sherman, and Mr.. Lake
fittingly responded. Mr.. George V. Peyton,
who succeeds Mr.. Lake, took charge this
morning, with Offices at 1903 Prince street.
General Matters.
Chief George W. Petty of the fire depart
nnent will be presented with a ~elt and he'll
met by the alexandria Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks, of this city, as a
token OF their appreciation Of the services
Chief Petty has rendered the city. This ac-
ton was decided upon at meeting which
was held last evening.
The Alexandria Athletic Association
basket ball team will give q dance tonight
at Sgulsr's hall. on King street. The team
will tomorrow night play its first game of
the season with q team representing the
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum.
An Episcopal mission has been started at
Del Ray. Alexandria county, through the
efforts of Rev. William J. Morton. rector Of
Christ Church. The services will be con-
Quoted by students from the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, and will be held at
the Baptist Church until the Episcopalians
erect a church Of their own.
The funeral Of Mrs. Thomas c. Hoy will
st. Mary's Church. Rev. Father L. F.
Kelley, assistant pastor, vill officiate.
Mr.. Daniel Henry, who Is among the
older residents Of the city. Is critically III
at the residence of Miss McCauley, 6O2
North Washington street