Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-26
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
BOY ACCUSED OF SHOOTING COM
PANIoN WITH RIFLE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. August 26, 1907.
The case of George Nails, sixteen years
OF age, charged with shooting Elmer Violet,
| fifteen years of age, with cat rifle, yes
| terday. when called in the police court this
morning, was continued pending the out
| come of Violet's injuries. Young Nails
was released on bail in the sum of $500
John P. Robinson qualifying as surety.
The bullet, which is Of a 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 Violets 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 as
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 a son of Mr.. Charles A. Violet, and re-
sides with his parents at III Prince street.
1t is expected that the work OF fmproV-
ing the office of the clerk Of the corpora
ton court VIII be commenced next month
Several months ago the city council appro-
priated about 5000 for the proposed i'm.
provements. The present record room WIZ
be supplanted by a modern and improved
steel cage. 1t is also planned to nave inc
clerks office on the first floor instead OF
the second. . ~
The need of a modern and fireproof rec
ord room has been the subject of discussion
among members of the city council for sew
eral years. 1t has always been pointed OUT
that in the event of serious conilas n,,
most of the city's valuable records now
| stored in the clerks office, would prove
! easy prey for the flames. -,
report was received at police mead
| quarters today to the erect that Two wiz
fro a
! Station, Va, yesterday and robbed OF 80
| In cash and diamonds said to be valued at
| about 81 400. Only a meager report was
received of the robbery, ana canle
! road conductor. who reported the matter
| to Policeman Roberts. The names OF the
| men supposed to have been robbed could
not be obtained.
Gambling on Church Steps.
Gambling on the steps Of the Third Bap-
| fist Church, colored. at the corner OF Co
| lumbus and Princess streets, at . CLOCK
| Sunday morning was the charge against
Isaiah Napier, 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 81
each.
| The following cases were disposed Of In
| the police court today: Joseph Carroll,
| colored, assaulting and beating Lizzie
Thompson colored. fined S.: James Lucas,
assauting and beating Henry Ale. fin I'd
! S; Charles Arlington, drunk in the street,
dismissed.
The republicans of the eighth congress
| sional district will hold nominating con-
| vention in this city at l o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, instead Of Thursday, as hereto
| fore stated, to nominate a candidate for
| Congress from the eighth district. The
| convention will be held at Sarepta Hall.
MOI vi n h
ard Ritchford. died about o'clock this
| morning at her home. 1909 Queen street.
| after a long illness. The deceased was sew
| enty-seven years Of age. Two daughters,
Misses NJ. Blanche and Edith w. Rotch-
| ford, survive her. Arrangements for the
| funeral have not yet been completed
The remains Of Mrs. Catherine Williams,
| who died at the Alexandria Hospital last
Friday night were forwarded yesterday
| 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 $50
| and $40 An investigation is being made
| by the police.
| and instantly killed about o'clock this
| morning near Noakesville. Prince William
county. Va, by a northbound passenger
! train over the Southern railway.
| The members Of the Alexandria police
| force gave their first annual excursion to-
| day to Marshall Hall. The morning and
| afternoon boats were we'll 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.