Evening star., 1909-08-26
Stolen Goods Found Under
Freight Car on Siding.
MAN HELD AS A SUSPECT
Five Applicants for the Job of
Census Supervisor.
FUGITIVE NABBED BY POLICE
D. 81. Rucker Dies-Prisoner Makes
Bold Escape From Chain Gang.
Next Firemen's Convention.
Special Correspondence Of The star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
ALEXANDRIA Va. August 70 1909.
Sixteen boxes of merchandise. supposed
to have been stolen from Southern rail-
way freight car. valued at. approximately
S'0O or 500. have been recovered by Chief
Goods Special Detective NJ. l.. Pankey
and Policemen Roberts and Nicholson,
and one man. Harvey Robinson. is being
held on suspicion of knowing something
of the theft. The police also have in Gus
tody another man who is being held as
witness. as they believe he may throw
some light on the case. The goods were
found at I:3O O'Clock last night beneath a
freight car in the northeastern section OF
the city, near the gas works. where there
IS side track. They consisted of boots.
shoes, flour. candy, canned goods. cheese,
tobacco and other articles.
Whether or not they We're taken from a
car nearby, or whether they had been
stolen from car at the Washington and
Ohio depot, has not yet been determined
by the railroad authorities. although an
investigation is being made, and il is
more than probable that before the close
of the day 1t can be determined where the
goods were stolen from. and also whether
or not any merchandise is missing. The
thieves evidently intended to take the
plunder away during the late hours of
the night, when they would have been
more secure from molestaton on the part
of the authorities.
When the case of Robinson was called
in the police court this morning it was
continued until August 80 i'm order to give
the police an opportunity of securing fur
ther evidence in the case. The arrest of
Robinson was made by Mr.. Pankey Rob-
inson. it is stated. at first resisted arrest.
although he was quickly subdued
Lively Contest Over Census Job.
The latest development in connection
with the animated contest for the position
of supervisor of the census for the eighth
congressional district. is said to be an
effort to effect a compromise among the
democratic aspirants for the office. Ac-
cording TO reports efforts along this line
are now being considered in view of the
status of the situation. Up to the pres
ent time these efforts have. 1t is stated,
endeavoring to bring about compromise
are still unf1aggng in their work and
hope by some means or another to accom-
plish the desired result.
At the present time there are two addi-
tional applicants for the position, Albert
Fletcher, jr., and Col. Grenville Gains,
both of Warrenton. 1t is said that both
or the foregoing made formal application
for the position yesterday afternoon. This
brings the total number up to five appi-
Cupeper: Edward alton. Fairfax, and
Robert Frazier, Warrenton.
During the last census Mr.. Fletcher
served as assistant for this district under
X. r. Campbell of Warrenton, the latter
being supervisor for this district.
After being a fugitive from justice for
four years and little over three months
Robert Proctor, colored has at last been
taken in custody. His arrest was ac-
compished this morning by Constable A.
]. Payne of Fairfax county. Proctor
was arrested on a warrant issued by the
Fairfax county authorities on a charge of
larceny of two suits of clothes belonging
to his brother, Matthew Proctor. The
warrant for his arrest was issued May IL.
1905. All trace of Proctor was thereafter
lost as il he had been swallowed up by
the earth and nothing was heard of him.
1t was generally believed. however,
that Proctor would some day appear in
the hills and wales of Fairfax. which he
loved well. He however. failed to do
so, but another warrant was reissued
August o. 1900, the old one having ex-
pired Constable Payne in making his
usual rounds through the city discov-
cred Proctor. He was working in a local
fertilizer mill, and his arrest promptly
followed
The suits stolen are valued at about
$50. 1t is stated. Proctor said this morn
ing that he took the clothes, although he
said his brother took money belonging
to him and he thought there was nothing
wrong in the matter. since 1t was an
exchange. He will be given a hearing
this afternoon before Justice Wright of
Mount Vernon district. that county.
Fairfax Housemen's Picnic.
picnic was held yesterday at Vausia,
the home of James Patterson. Fairfax
county. under the auspices of the Fair
fax County Horsemens Association
The affair lasted throught the entire day
and was attended by a large gathering
OF members of the association and their
friends. During the day dancing music
base ball and other sports We're indulged
The Cardinal Athletic Club crossed
bats with a team from Baileys Cross
Roads and won out by the score of -
TO 1.
An elaborate luncheon was served dur
ing the day. and Mr. and Mrs Patter-
son were the recipients of numerous
congratulations for the hospitality ex-
tended the visitors during the affair
Daniel II. Rucker, father of George H.
Rucker, clerk Of the court of Alexandria
county. died at 4 O'Clock yesterday after
noon at his home, Buena Vista, Rock
bridge county. Va. The deceased was
seventy-three years old and is survived
by five sons and five daughters. all of
whom are married. His funeral will
take place Friday morning from his
late home.
Mr.. Rucker, at the time of his death,
was clerk of the corporation court of
Buena Vista, and was well known in
that section. The deceased was born in
Amherst county, Va.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Marcher who
died several days ago at her home Lin
colnia, Fairfax county was held at =
O'Clock this afternoon from her late home
and the burial was made in the cemetery
at that place. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Osborn Belt, pastor of
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. this
city.
When the case of John Trumbull was
called in the police court this morning
TO answer charge of abusive lansua ge
toward Mrs Dillon. another charge was
made by his wife. that OF nonsupport
The court continued the case until to-
morrow and held TTumbull in bond OF
500 for his appearance in court tomor-
row morning.
No Applicants for Job Appear
The government needs an assistant
class .. in the Naval Observatory. at
f1.4U per year, but ii looks as if IL will
have to 90 without one If they depend
on competitive examination, for an
examination was to have been held for
that position today. and none of those
who filed papers with the secretary OF
the local board put in their appearance
and another date will doubtless be sci
for examination.
Weary of the prospect of spending the
next four months on the city chain gang
Richard Pye. coiored. yesterday afternoon
made bold escape from the gang. TAX