The Washington herald., 1911-12-24
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Four Nabbed on Charge of
Robbing FreightS.

Alexandria, Va, Dec. 23-Samuel Sor-
rell. twenty-five years old, and Jim
Mason, Wash Mines and Jim Minor, the
latter three coIored. were locked up at
police headquarters this afternoon on
suspicion of robbing freight cars at the
Potomac Railroad yards.
The arrest was made by Gus Kline,
Robert Reynolds, and Charles Mann,
special agents for the railroad company,
together with Policemen Wilkerson, Rob-
erts. Beach, and Reed.
With the arrest of the men. the rail-
road authorities and police recovered
wagon load of goods supposed to have
been stolen from the freight cars at the
Potomac Railroad yards. Included in the
alleged plunder Is an assortment of men
and women's shoes, boots, and rubbers,
together with bed quilts, napkins, and
various other articles. There is also a
large assortment of skyroCkets and roman
candles. 1t is said that in addition to
the goods recovered, a large quantity of
oranges were stolen from one of the cars,
and they. it is said. were left behind by
:he robbers.
The goods were taken from a house
across the old canal and removed to
police headquarters Efforts to identify
the goods are now being made by the
railroad authorities.
1t is said hy the police that Jim Ma
son. one OF he colored men, is alleged
to have driven 4 wagon which conveyed
the loot from the cars.
All of the accused will he given a hear
ing Tuesday morning before Justice Louis
De Albert of Alexandria County.
For many months past the cars at the
Potomac Railroad yards have been syS-
tematically robbed. and thieves have ap-
parentIy lived well on the proceeds of
-he loot and also found a fence"
in which to dispose Of it without fear of
mOlestation.
Frederick Marks. twenty-one years old.
was arrested in Washington to-day and
brought here oy Policeman Garvey, and
is held on suspicion of knowing some
thing in connection with the shooting of
Charles Gaskins and Andrew Lomax. col
Ored men. which occurred on Thursday
night The police say that Marks told
them he was present at the time. They
are nov looking for TWO other men. 1t
i also said by the pOic, that Marks de-
ni"d being implicated i'm the shooting.
Tie police have, 1t is reported. the name
f the man who did the shooting. Other
arrests are expected soon.
christmas shoppers thrcnged the streets
business. although the usual crowd of
r.crry-makers were not as lively usual.
owing 70 Weather conditions The usual
habit OF blowing horns and ringing bells
vas not as great AS in former years on
the part OF the youngsters.
Many poor families Of the city were
made happy TO-DAY by the distribution of
baskets filled with seasOnable provisions,
which were sent cut by various charitable
orEaniZa tioIs. At many homes, where all
WAS dark and dreary, the unloOked-fOr
baskets, filled with seasOnable provisions,
came as a Godsend, and made much
happiness therein.
Following its annual custom AleXan
Gria Lodge Of Elks distributed large
numncr Of baskets to the poor Of the
c.t,, did kaVanauCh Court. DHugh-
Icrs "t Isabella, and various cher Or
SaniZations.
Tie Hydraulic FIushometer Company,
Incorporated. Of this city. with Il max
imum capital stock Of s2jO,OOO and a min
imum of 5000. has been granted a char
ter by the State corporation commission |
The objects are Il general plumbing bus
mess. Officers Of the association are:
Leo simmons Hunters Station. Fairfax
County. Va. PRESIDENT Allen c. Clark, |
Vie" president: Samuel A Drury, treas
ur,r: Thomas II. PiCkfOrd secretary. all |
Of Washington. These officers. with !
john T. Arms and Charley H. Weser. !
both Of Washington, constitute the board |
If directors.
Miss Helen Nernie Harris. daughter of |
MIR and Mr~. J. William Harris. and
Leonard Reed. Of this city, were quietly +!
married this afternoon at the home of |
the brides parents. % North Columbus I!
street The CEREMONY was performed by
Rev. W. +. Watson, pastor OF First Bap- |
tist Church. Only the immediate reIa-
tives attended |
Miss MHEEle J. Moore. daughter of c. ,
Vernon Moore. and Charles G. Miller |
were married tonight at Grace Episcopal I
church hy Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector. |
The bride was attended by her sister.
Miss Stella Moore. and the bridegroom |
had for his best man George a. Harlow. |
Following Southern wedding trip. the !
couple will reside here.
Andrew Carnegie has donated $50 !
representing part of the funds necessary !
for the installation of an organ at Trim /!
ty Methodist Church. The residue has !
been raised by the congregation.
These officers have been elected by the !
Virginia Consistory. No =. Scottish Rite !
MasOns: J. X. NJ. Norton. master of Ka-
Gosh; George T. Burroughs. prior; |
Thomas c. Smith, preCeptor: Newell S. |
Grecnaway. chancellor: W. S. Connolly, /
orator; James f. King. almoner; Yer |
ron A Slaughter, registrar: James NJ !
'uncan. treasurer: Charles B. Marshall |
~lH0Rn,c MIrAI |