Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

After hearing the few witnesses to the
affair. including Deputy Sheriff Cross, the
Jury returned a verdict to the effect that
Quander came to his death by being SHOT
by Cross. but they exonerated Cross from
all blame. The remains were afterward
brought to an undertaking establishment
in this city and prepared for burial. They
have not yet been claimed.
About half an hour before the shooting
Deputy Sheriff Cross went to where
Quander was employed with a warrant
for his arrest on a charge of having COM
mitted murderous assault on NEGRO
named Brown, which occurred Saturday
last Quander submitted to arrest. al
though he denied being guilty of the
crime. He was handcuffed and the deputy
sheriff started at once with the prisoner
to the home of Mr.. Robert Ballenger.
Eagle farm, about two and one-half miles
south of Alexandra. Upon arriving there
Quander complained of being tired and
asked to be permitted 70 rest. His re-
quest was complied with and Deputy
Sheriff Cross instructed Mr.. Balienger to
secure his team. which was IN Mr.. Bal
lenger'S stable, In order that he could con-
vey Quander to the Jail at Fairfax Court
House.
Negro Attacks Officer.
In the meantime Mr. Cross removed one
handcuf from the negro's wrist. Wien
his hand was freed and Mr.. Ballenger had
entered the stable Quander made a saw
age attack on Deputy Sheriff Cross. He
grabbed him around the waist with one
arm and with the other hand he made
desperate effort to secure Mr.. Cross re-
volver-a .3S caliber. which was in his
right hip pocket. The scuff1e was a fierce
one. and during the battle the pistol was
once accidentally discharged, and again
discharged, the last time by Quander who
pulled the trigger Both balls glanced
and did not inflict wound. A large hole
was burned in the back of Mr.. Cross
trousers by the bullet.
Following the second shot Mr.. Cross
succeeded In wrenohing himself away
from the negro, and the latter ran Mr.
Cross fired three shots at the negro as
he fed, and followed him in his flight.
After travelling about three squares
Quander encountered a barbed-wire fence
and cried to Mr.. Cross not to shoot. add
ing that lady was coming down the
road. Mr.. Cross thought he was feign-
ing, but followed him. accompanied by
Robert Ballenger and Bert Ayers, whom
he had deputized to assist him. After
ing blood tracks as their guide they
found Quander lying. on his back in a
clump of bushes about quarter of a mile
from where the shooting took place. The
negro was dying and called for water
Mr.. Ballenger ran some distance to pro-
cure II, and as he reached Quander the
latter expired. having bled to death
Quander had been shot directly beneath
the left arm, the bullet severing an ar
terry.
Mr. Cross surrendered to Mr.. Ballenger
formally and the two came to this city.
where arrangements were made for the
coroner's jury.
1t is said by the authorities of Fairfax
county that Quander was a bad man and
was frequently in trouble. Quander was
a giant In strength and weighed about 1875
pounds. He was employed as q laborer
IN the county and was married.
Robbery Of Storage House.
quantity Of wool has recently been
stolen systematically from the storage
room of A. H. Thomas. Hayfield farm,
Fairfax county. Va. and Mr.. Thomas has
been unable to catch the thieves. although
he has on numerous occasions laid traps
for them. The last robbery occurred a
night or two ago. when three fieeces were
taken. The wool is kept in a room set
aside expressly for that purpose, which is
kept locked. and Mr.. Thomas is at a loss
TO explain how the wool was stolen. He
has invoked the aid of the local police
Chief Goods having received letter from
him this morning asking him to assist In
apprehending the thieves So far as known
the wool was not disposed of in this city
although a search is being instituted.
Boldness Of a Rogue.
A well dressed white man yesterday
Joseph NJ. Armstrong 80 King street.
and stole from a room on the second floor
a small silver clock. which he dropped In
the alley adjoining the house. The stran-
ger was met by Mt. Armstrong; daugh-
ter as he emerged from the door after
having knocked. He was then accosted
by Mr.. Armstrong and when asked for an
explanation said he wanted something to
eat. He was permitted to depart. The
clock was subsequently found. Nothing
else was missing. Mr. Armstrong report
ed the matter to the police.
In the Police Court.
These people live in Chicken alley. and
they all got into a general mix-up. the
day before yesterday was what Police
man Sampson told the court this morning
when William Jones. Gertrude Jones. Fan
ME Brown and George Shirley. all col
ored, were arraigned to answer a charge
of disorderly conduct and fighting.
Five dollars EACH" said the court.
There was a blank expression on the
face of William Maupin. colored. when he
was told that he was fined So He had
accused Hattie Hatfield. also colored OF
stealing S3 from him. The same fine was
imposed upon her.
II have got whole lot to say" said
William Daniels in reply to a request
from the court to explain the charge OF
being drunk and conducting himself in an
improper manner
mo, you won't: what you have got to
saw say il quick" was the courts reply
II won't say anything said the pris.
oner
Five dollars" said the court.
Amanda WanZer. colored, forfeited 5.
collateral on a charge of dsorderly con.
duct
Edward Norris and Harvey Lunsford
held on suspicion of having stolen a bar
rel of whisky from freight car at the
Potomac railroad yards. Alexandria
county. will be given hearing in ,he
police court at o'clock this afternoon.
The suspects were arrested August 3 last
by Chief Goods and Policemen Ferguson
and Roberts. The whisky was taken from
car of the Washington-So Southern Rail
way Company and was consigned to Joel
NJ Cochran & Co.. of this city. 1t was
valued at sos.
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