Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Police Have Photograph OF
Frank Robinson, a Fugitive.
FRIEND OF GEORGE MIDGETS
Who Was Convicted of the Murder Of
Chas. T. Smith.
ROBINSON WANTED FOR CRIME
Funeral of Mrs. Grace Rittenour-old
Dominion Boat Club Holds q.
an Election.
WANTED FOR CRIME

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 4, 1907.
The local police officials are in receipt Of
a photograph purporting to be that Of
Frank Robinson, alias Frank Minor, col
ored. wanted in Phoenixville, Pa. for the
murder of Max Elkins, baker. which &C.
Cured February IA. 1906. The photograph
was sent to the police here by the mayor
of Phoenixville for Identification.
1t was ascertained this morning, that the
police carried the photograph to the city
jail, and it was positively identified by
Robinsons wife, and also identified by the
wife of George Mdgets. While the con-
tents of the letter were not disclosed at
police headquarters, it was ascertained that
Robinson is not yet in custody. but the
police of Phoenixville in some manner Sc
cured his photograph.
The photograph was also shown by Chief
Goods to Wash Jackson. colored. propri-
etor of a hotel on Upper King street.
When seen this morning Jackson refused to
discuss the case, although he stated that
the photograph somewhat resembled Rob-
inson.
here by the police from John j. Carter,
chief of police of Phoenixvile Pa, Robin
son has long string of aliases, and is
known to the Pennsylvania authorities as
Fred Wiles.
Photo to Be Returned.
1t is supposed that the chief will return
the photograph with whatever information
has been received. 1t is claimed that the
identification by the fugitive's wife and
Midgets' wife is amply sufficient for the
PhoeniXville authorities. 1t is also taken
for granted that the Pennsylvania authori-
ties close upon the track OF Robinson,
and it is more than probable that his cap
ture will be effected at an early date.
Whether or not the police here VIII go to
Fredericksburg, Va, to get Robinsons
Johnson, colored, sentenced to be hanged
May "a next, to identify the photograph is
not known. AS Midgets appears to be anx-
ious to have Robinson captured. it is pointed
out that it is the duty of the police here to
have Midgets identify the photograph be-
fore sending it back to the mayor Of
PhoeniXville.
1t will be remembered that Midgets has
told the police all along that he was not
guilty of the murder of Charles T. Smith.
but inslnuated that Robinson had COM
mitted the crime. The authorities here,
however, have all along contended that this
was not true, and the evidence ELECTED at
his trial proved cOnclusively that Robinson
was not in the vicinity where the murder
occurred. Robinson is wanted here. how
kill Policeman A. J. Nicholson, which oc-
Cured on the night of the murder, but
about an hour prior to the tragedy.
May Make Statement.
Should Robinson be captured soon it Is
believed he will throw considerable light on
the murder Of Smith, and it is expected that
some of the local police will be detailed
to go to Phoenixville and confer with him.
AS there is a murder charge standing
against the prisoner in Phoenxville, Robin
son, of course, would not be brought into
the Virginia jurisdiction.
George Midgets since his capture has told
some marvellous stories about the fugitive
and has always commended that If Robinson
is ever captured he will not be taken alive
His wife, who is serving a Jail sentence for
an assault on Policeman Nicholson, also
says that he is very bad man and always
sleeps with tive pistols beside him so as to
be prepared in the event an effort is made
to capture him.
The attorneys representing Midgets stated
this morning that 1t is more than probable
they will take his to the court of ap-
peas of Virginia, with the object of secur-
ing new trial for the condemned man,
Funeral of Mrs. Rittenour.
Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. Grace Prout Rittenour, wife of DR..
Avery A. Rittenour, whose death occurred
Tuesday morning last, were held at 5
O'Clock this afternoon at the residence Of
Mr.. N. D. Rittenour S15 King street. The
services were conducted by Rev. P. P.
Phillips, rector of ST. Pauls Protestant
Episcopal Church, assisted by Rev. Mr.
Skellinger of Washington The interment
made in the Presbyterian cemetery
The following served as pallbearers: Fred
erick Rittenour, Richard Rittenour, Rus
sell Rittenour Master John Prout Gilmore,
George Godron and Frank B. Gilmore of
Washington.
Club Holds Election.
At the annual meeting of the Old Do
minion Boat Club, held last night the
following officers were chosen to serve for
the ensuing year: Capt. Albert Bryan,
president; E. H. Kemper, vice president;
Arthur Herbert, treasurer; David Hulfsh,
secretary; ]. S. Douglas, jr., captain; c.
b. Barrett, first lieutenant; H. Leonard
Reed, second lieutenant; Messrs. Arthur
Bryant G. L. Boothe, w. G. Rogers and
w. L. Allen constitute the board of gov
ernorS.
Date Of Democratic Primary.
The democratic primary for the nominal
ton of a candidate for Congress from this
district will be held on June 10 next. This
date was set at a meeting of the democra tic
congressional committee which was held at
Manassas. Va, yesterday afternoon. The
estimated cost of each candidates share of
the primary is $l,225, and this amount must
be paid to the committee by May l. All
candidates required to file notices of
their candidacy before April IT.
General Matters.
The remains of William Henry Berry, COL
ored, whose body was found near the new
Highway bridge, Alexandria county, at an
early hour yesterday morning an account
of which appeared in The Star, are at the
undertaking establishment of B. Wheatley
this city. Friends of the deceased are max
ing arrangements for his burial
1t is understood that society for the res
toration of historic antiquities is making ne
gotiations for leasing the old Carlyle house
This society, 1t is understood, proposes to
open what is known as a 'tea-cup inn," and
also to improve this historic old structure
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum ORA
matte Club is planning for a play which
VIII be presented at its hall April %.
L the corporation court this morning John
w. Martin was appointed administrator of
the estate of George w. Martin
Mr.. w. S. Connolly, who has been on an
extended trip through the west, has re-
turned.
Remarked After Years Elapse.
Mr. Leander Cosgrove of lexington and
Mrs Blanche Cosgrove of Winchester. Va.
were married yesterday for the second time