The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-30
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65 King Street.
Alexandria. Va, May "a coroner's
jury. summoned by Or. Ashton. in Alex
andria County. met at 1870 O'Clock this
morning and held an inquest over the
remains OF David Blue. a negro. who was
killed late last night during a craps
game and returned d verdict that Blue
came 70 his death as the result Of a pIs-
tol shot wound az the hands OF John
Lyons, a negro. The jury was composed
Of r. Frank Dennis. foreman. Henry
D'Albert. Robert Horseman, T. r. stone
breaker. J. f. McFadden, and J. F.
Siegel.
Lyons has not been captured. A look
out for him has been sent 10 the police
Of this city and Washington by Sheriff
Palmer. Edward Taylor and John Bal
lard. both negroes. were arrested In tie
county to-day by Ofcers Burke and
Deguis. who brought them here and
plated them In Jail
The shooting took place shortly before
II o'clock last night between Arlington
Junction and Rosslyn in what is known
as Bells Bottom" a number OF negroes
were engaged in a craps game A dispute
followed over - cents between Blue and
Lyons. Lyons. il is said. chased Blue.
having pulled a pistol before the chase
began, and # was during the pursuit that
Blue met HIS death. about seventy-fye
yards beyond where the game was I'm
progress. The bullet penetrated the back.
near the heart. about two inches below
the shbulGer blade. Blue fell dead In a
gulley. death being instantaneous. In
mediately after the shooting. Lyons fed.
Shortly after the murder the county
authorities were notified, and search
was made for Lyons without effect. The
search was resumed this morning. but
no trace Of him could be found, although
It was reported that Lyons was seen In
the county late this afternoon.
Both negroes We're employed IN the
brick yards in the county, and both were
residents Of the county. This afternoon
the body Of Blue was turned over 20 his
relatives who live near the scene Of the
murder.
Memorial Day Exercises.
Decoration Day viii be observed here
quietly. Practically all business will be
suspended at noon II is expected thar
during the day many residents viii leave
the city for the various river and couu-
try resorts if the day IS fair The banks.
city and government Offices VIII be closed
all day and the majority OF business
houses viii suspend operations at noon.
At the city post-offlce the usual holiday
hours viii prevail with only one delivery
OF mail
Tire only public memorial services will
take place at I o'clock in the afternoon
al the National Cemetery here. Ad-
dresses VIII be made by Rev. J. r.
SEWER pastor Of Second Presbyterian
Church, and ". ?. Graves. A musical
programme viii be given under the direc-
ton Of Miss Blanche Rotchford Taps
will be sounded on the bucIe by Miss
Dora Varney-
At : o'clock In the evening the mem
herS OF the Alexandria Light Infantry
VIII proceed 10 the cemetery. where a
salute will be fired. which viii conclude
the ceremonies AS is the usual custom.
the graves IN the cemetery will be deco
rated under the direction of Capt Crit
tenden, superintendent Of the cemetery.
Following its annual custom. the Or}er
Of Fraternal Americans. No. .. held
memorial services AZ { O'Clock this after
noon at the national cemetery here 1
musica! programme was given bv the
First BAPTIST Church choir. under direc-
ton Of J, T. Preston Remarks we're
made by James r. Mansfield. which were
followed by PRAYER by Rev W. F. Wat
son J. Il Trimyer read the names Of
deceased members. and the memorial ad-
dress was made by Orlando II. Daniels.
The principal address was made by Rev.
H, NJ Canter, pastor Of the NJ. f. Church
South. and James r. Mansfield made the
closing address. The singing Of
America" with benediction by Rev
Edgar Carpenter, brought the ceremonies
10 close.
The graves Of the deceased members Of
the order were decorated to-day. as were
also the graves Of the members Of James
W Jackson and Belle Haven councils.
J. o. L. a. NJ
Death OF Mrs. McYeiEh.
Mrs. Elizabeth Tibbs McVeish. q we'll
known resident, died at O'Clock this
morning at her home. 6o3 Queen street.
after a lingering illness. The deceased
was the widow Of James H. Mcveigh.
and was eighty-seven years old. At one
time she conducted a girls seminary here.
Her funeral will take place from her
home at II o'clock Wednesday morning.
Eight negroes. alleged TO have been en-
gagged in game Of craps. were arrested
shortly after o'clock this afternoon by
Chief Goods and Policeman Bell. The
men were in house in the southwestern
section Of the city when they were raided.
All left s. collateral each except the pro-
prietor. and he was required to leave so
collateral
An effort 20 rob chewing gum machine
in front Of A. 5. Doniphan's store. King
and Columbus streets. was made by four
white men shortly before l O'Clock this
morning. The men were scared away by
a neighbor.
The funeral OF Samuel LyIes will take
place tomorrow morning from the resi-
deEce Of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas L.
Rishiell. 515 South Washington street.
Rev. H. NJ. Canter. pastor OF the NJ T.
Church South, Will conduct the services
and the interment Will be made in Union
Cemetery.