The Washington herald., 1910-06-28
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Alexandria. Va. June 27.-Considerable
excitement was caused among spectators
gathered on the Norfolk boat wharf at
7:5O O'Clock this evening, when a negro
stevedore was thrown overheard in about
twenty-three feet Of water and another
negro employed as a deck hand on the
steamer Southland, which was engaged
In taking on freight. had a narrow es-
cape from having his skull crushed. A
big Emerson steam pump was being
"trucl1ed" aboard the steamer. when it
toppled from the trucks as a result of
a wheel going through the gangplank.
Immediately the negro stevedore went
into the river. There was a splash and
a loud shout among the spectators and
almost at the same instant the deck
hand had the narrow escape. The negro
In the water. however, attracted the
most attention, being wedged between
the steamer and the wharf. lie was
drawn from the water quickly, appar-
emily none the worse for his experience.
Michael A. sNolen, q tramp VIII be
placed on trial for his life in the CIR
cult Court for Alexandra County. Judge
J. B. T. Thornton presiding. at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning to answer for the
killing of Robert Murphy, jr., of this
city, on June II last Eight Witnesses
from this city. including Chief of Police
c. T Goods, have been summoned 10 tes-
tify. The prosecution will be conducted
BY Commonwealth Attorney Crandal
Mackey, assisted by Attorney Samuel G.
Brent, OF this city, The last named has
been retained by Murphy's father 70 as
sist in the prosecution. The prisoner will
be represented by Attorneys Moncure.
Tebbs. and Gaines. The trial may be
concluded tomorrow evening.
The members Of Alexandria Council.
No ST, Royal Arcanum, will tender a re-
cepuon tomorrow evening at Sarepta
Hall to Henry X. Field, OF this city
grand regent Of the State Among those
who viii be present and make addresses
are W. T Dabney. secretary of the
chamber of commerce. Richmond, Va,
and Minetee Folke, vice grand regent,
also of Richmond. At the conclusion OF
the affair. refreshments will be served.
Members Of George Mason Council. Royal
Arcanum, have been invited to be pres
ent.
The body of Benjamin Sandman, OF this
city. who was killed about midnight Sat
1rday night last. this side of Manassas.
by either falling from or being struck by
a train. was brought TO this city this
morning and taken to Wheatley's under
taking establishment Later the remains
were taken TO the home OF MS brotheF-in-
law. Leroy Beach, jr.. I26 Prince street,
where the funeral viii take place at (
clock tomorrow afternoon.
There will be q meeting OF the ladies'
committee Of the Civic Improvement
League. interested in the proposed safe
and sane Fourth of July celebration. at 5
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the rooms
Of the chamber of commerce for the
purpose Of completing plans for the cele-
bration, which viii be held at the George
Washington Park. The general commit
tee viii hold a meeting Friday night,
when plans viii be announced
At a meeting OF Marley Encampment,
No. 6, I. O. Q. F.. tonight the royal
purple degree was conferred upon two
candidates. Following the ceremonies re-
freshments were served.
A game of baseball will be played at
4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon next on the
grounds on North Alfred street between
a team composed Of members Of Alex
andria- Washington and Andrew Jackson
lodges Of Masons.
The Virginia and Alexandria glass fac
tories will suspend operations for the
summer Thursday The Belle Pre- factory
Will. 1t is understood, close down about
July 20. The Old Dominion factory sus-
pended operations for the summer Sat
urday last.
A horse and surrey, taken Saturday
night last from the livery stable of ].
M. Duncan by James Jones. an employe
Of the stable, was found this AFTERNOON
by Mr.. Duncan tied TO a fence near the
st. Asaph race track, Alexandria County.
The animal and vehicle were brought to
this city Mr. Duncan reported to the
police that he had found the horse
Jones, who left the stable with the outfit
Saturday, has not yet put in his ap-
pearance.
The annual excursion of the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum VIII be given to
Marshall Hall tomorrow. The westmin-
ster League Of the Second Presbyterian
Church will also give an excursion to-