The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
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Alexandria, Va. Sept. 24-Lieut Frank
Belts and Policeman Frank Sampson
tonight appeared before the board of
police commissioners in connection with
an investigation into the robbery of the
store of Oscar f. Carter, sos King street,
and were exonerated from any charges.
Lieut. Belts testified that he was in
formed OF the robbery by Carter and de-
tailed Policeman Sampson on the case
Half an hour later Sampson reported to
him by telephone that he had made an
investigation. Policeman Sampson cor
robOrated this statement.
Mr.. Carter told the board that it was
twenty-four hours after he made his re-
port before an investigation was begun.
Mr.. Carter said that afternoon Police
man Sampson came along, and he called
him. and the latter told him not TO say
anything about II and they would catch
the party who did il.
Mr.. Carter said that when he appeared
at the police station he was informed by
Lieut.. Belts that Chief Goods was out
at the time Lieut.. Belts said he told
Mr.. Carter 10 go upstairs and he might
ind the chief. He said that he went up
and. not finding him, came down and re-
ported the robbery 10 him. IL was about
9 o'clock, he said. Mr. Carter, on the
other hand, denied having gone upstairs,
and also added 1t was about 7:45 o'clock
when he reported the case at headquar-
tiers. He and Lieut. Bettis had a tilt
over this question, and the lieutenant
said he did not want TO be called a liar
Mayor Pan. in the meantime. raped for
order.
Chief Goods also testified to what he
knew IN connection with the ease ana
the record book kept at Police Head
quarters, where the report Of the robbery
had been written by Lieut.. Belts, was
brought around for the commissioners 70
look over. Commissioner Bryan said the
way OF keeping records was not salts
factory, the dates of several being out OF
order. Chief Goods explained that at the
time the hremen's convention was in
progress the members Of the force were
kept pretty busy.
The commissioners directed the chief &c
hereafter have all records kept in one
book. 10 be written with pen and ink. and
numbered from day 10 day.
The board unanimously elected William
J. Wilkinson a member Of the force 20
ill the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Policeman William SchOeni There
were six applicants Tor the position.
A jury in the United States Court for
the Eastern district OF Virginia this aft
ernoOn fixed the price OF land in the
condemnation suit of the government for
1900 acres located in Fairfax County at
SOS per acre, against So which was origi-
nally offered by the government The
total price will therefore be $4,000. The
government viii use the land for a Dis
trict refOrmatory.
A special grand jury has been sum-
moned for Tuesday,next in the Corpora
ton Court. Judge L. c. Barley presiding,
when the following cases will como up
for consideration: George Bland. arson;
John Henry Underwood, horsestealing:
William Simmons. assault; William Pet-
1T, larceny from the person; George
Jackson. larceny from the person
The following Alexandrians were inlti-
ated last night in Aeca Temple, Mystic
Shrine, at a meeting held in Harrison
burg: n. S. Greenaway, William s. Con-
nelly, Thomas NJ. Dunbar and w. II.
Gerlacher. number of members went
10 Harrisonburg and witnessed the work,
which was followed by a banquet The
Alaxaudrians returned to-day
Funeral services for Capt Isaac 2.
Force We're held this afternoon, Rev.
A. ", Rudisi, pastor of Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial
was in Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
The funeral of Samuel Bateman was
held this afternoon from SIG South Lee
street Services were conducted by Rev
w F. Watson, pastor OF First Baptist
Church.
George B. Willis has purchased from
J. NJ. Rixey the farm located in Fairfax
County. near Alexandria. known as
"WOodley.7
Rev. Homer licMillan. coordinate sec
rotary of the home missions, with head
quarters in Atlanta. Ga, will preach at
the morning services tomorrow at Sec
ond Presbyterian Church,
The police to-day arrested two white
youths on suspicion of robbing bread
boxes in the northwestern section of the
city.
Frank Wilkins and Andrew and Elisha
Carter. the last named two negroes, from
Alexandria County, were taken by Guard
Mitchell 10 work on The State convict
read force at Catletts, Va.
The ladies' committee in charge of ar
rangements for the dedication of the new
home OF Alexandria Lodge OF Elks met
tonight and perfected plans.
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