Evening star., 1907-08-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
HEARING IN POLICE COURT OF
LARCENY CHARGE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. August 81, 1897.
The case of Richard Washington. alias
Dick Pines. colored, accused of the lar
ceny of about 500 from William Roberts,
driver of beer wagon. was continued in
the police court this morning for ten days
in order that policemen may make further
investigation.
A young son of Mr.. Roberts testified that
he took money from his father at various
times and turned 1t over to Washington.
He said that Washington had threatened to
kill him if he did not get him money. The
boy said he became frightened and accord
ingly took his fathers money. The lad also
| told the court that Washington on frequent
occasions met him while ne was on his way
to school and searched his pockets.
Washington testified that the boy had on
various occasions given him money in sums
ranging from s. to $40 and requested that
he purchase certain articles for him. Wash
fngton said that among the things he pur-
chased for the boy was a bicycle, rifle,
watch and various other things. The wit
ness was. he stated of the opinion that the
money belonged to the boy. as the boy had
informed him that he worked for IT. Wash
ington said that recently the boy said to
him. Dick. you had better get away; the
police after you" Washington says he
then fed to Baltimore, in which city he was
arrested last Sunday.
Eases III 6Ol1Ce court.
The following cases were disposed of in
the police court today: William Padgett
disorderly conduct and fighting. So; John
Carter and Grover Williams, disorderly
conduct and fighting. s. each; Luther Har-
rison. charged with similar offense failed
to put in his appearance. and the police
were instructed to arrest him. Elias Will
liams, colored gambling, forfeited $3.50
collateral; Mary Henry and Bradley John
son. colored disorderly conduct, dismissed;
Bridget Hardy. drunk and disorderly. 500
Peter Francis. fish dealer. was cited to
appear in the police court today to answer
a charge of maintaining an alleged nuisance
on his premises Mr.. Francis explained
to the court that he had experienced diff
Guilty In getting the city cart to remove the
refuse. Justice Cation informed him that
the city cart could not be used for that pur-
pose. and that hereafter he will have to
make some other arrangements in regard
to the disposition Of the refuse.
Mrs. Julia p. Crump of Louisa county,
Va. and Mr.. B. F. w. Bryant of this city
were married last evening at $40 o'clock at
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The
ceremony was performed by Rev Edgar
Carpenter, rector of Grace Protestant Epis-
copal Church. Following the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Bryant departed for Boston. On
their return they will reside in North Caro-
lima The bride Is daughter of the late
Rev. Loudon Cutler of Richmond. Va.
Dies After Long Illness.
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Wood. died late last night at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Henry Philips a2
South Pitt street after a lingering illness.
Two daughters and son survive her.
Arrangements for the funeral have not yet
been completed.
The funeral of Miss Bridget Mulcair,
whose death occurred last Monday. was
held at O'Clock this morning from st.
Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. l.. F. Kelly
offlciated The interment was in St. Marys
cemetery. The pallbearers were NJ. ]. Nc
Farland. William Desmond James A. Stew
ard and Cornelius J. Cummings.
Mrs. Harriet E. Padgett. widow of
William F. Padgett. died this morning at
the residence of her son-in-law Mr.. Robert
NJ Prettyman. 116 South Alfred street. The
funeral arrangements will be made later.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Julia Davies, wife of Mr.. Henry B. Davies,
whose death occurred last Sunday night,
were held at her home, 1917 Duke street. at
2 O'Clock this afternoon. Rev. Edgar Car
penter. rector of Grace Protestant Episco-
pal Church. offcated. The burial was in
Bethel cemetery.
Brief Mention.
The condition of Mr.. Harry H. Simpson.
who was injured Sunday last while in Fair
| fax county by being knocked in the head
| with a stone, is reported to be considerably
improved.
State Senator Lewis H. Machen this
morning announced that he has planned
his campaign itinerary. which will include
speechmaking at nearly every place within
the fourteenth senatorial district. He will
speak at Accotink. Fairfax county, this
evening at o'clock.
Mrs Sevilla Henyon wife Of Mr.. Samuel
| Kenyon died this morning at the home Of
| her mother. 70l South Lee street. after a
| long illness. The deceased was a daughter
| of Mrs. Julia Nails. Arrangements for the
| funeral have not been completed.
Miss Mamie Buckley daughter of Mr..
Patrick Buckley, and Mr.. John T. Edwards,
| both of this city. were married at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of
| St. Mary's Catholic Church. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father L. F. Kelly.
In the corporation court today deed
was placed on record from William P. Tay-
| lol conveying to Kenneth Odgen two
| story brick house and lot on the west side
| of Columbus street between King and Cam
| eron streets. The consideration was not
mentioned.