The Washington herald., 1912-09-02
TWO men HELD ON
MURDER CHARGE
William Bell and William Massie
Locked Up by Alexandria
Police.
ONE NAN DEAD; ONE INJURED


Alexandria, Va, Sept. l.-william Bell.
colored. forty years old, a farm hand
employed on the farm of William Wiki
erson at 'Grassymeade," Fairfax County,
was arrested early this afternoon by Po-
liceman Reid, charged with the murder
of William Ferguson. colored. whom he
is alleged to have stabbed to death dur
ing a quarrel last night
Policeman Reid also arrested William
Massie. colored. thirty-fve years old. en-
ployed at the same place. on suspicion.
Bell is also charged with stabbing Rob-
ert Ferguson. a brother of the dead man.
The arrest of Massie was made first, he
being found by Policeman Reid at the
farm of Mr. Wilkerson. As soon as
Massie was brought here he told the
officer where Bell could be found and
the iatter's arrest followed.
Bell, the police say. admitted cutting
both OF the men and claimed that it was
done in self-defense. He exonerated
Massie.
According to Bells statement he met
the two Ferguson brothers in Market
Alley. They abused him, he asserts, and
then jumped on him. William Ferguson.
the dead man. he declares, welded a
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brother. Robert Ferguson. carried a pair
of brass knuckles. In self-defense, he
claims. he pulled out his pocket knife
and slashed both of the brothers.
Brother in Hospital.
Robert Ferguson. the second brother.
who was badly cut, is recovering and it
is expected that he will be able to leave
the hospital shortly.
t,y n
Il. Moore met at 10 o'clock this morning
at Demaines undertaking establishment,
and after viewing the body of Fergu-
son was adjourned over by Coroner
Moore, subject to his call. The jury Is
composed of the following: A. S. Doni-
pnan, James B. Martin, Charles S.
Adams, Harry H. Newton, John Nc
Cuen, and J. E. Legg.
Suicide Is Verdict.
A coroner's jury. summoned by JUS
tice, Kirby. of Fairfax County, met this
morning at the late residence of Joseph
Patrick Curtin. a blacksmith, who fired
a bullet through his right temple last
night at his home in New Alexandra,
and gave a verdict of death by suicide.
The body was removed to-day to
Wheatley's undertaking chapel, whence
the funeral will take place at 4 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be
in Bethel Cemetery.
Labor Day will be observed here by
a general suspension OF business The
banks and city and government Offices
will be closed all day. Hundreds of
Alexandrians have already left the city
to spend the day at seaside and coun-
try resorts.
The principal attraction will be the
Labor Day celebration which will be
held at Luna Park, under the auspices
of the Alexandria Trades Council. Ad-
dresses are to be made by prominent
speakers at 40 o'clock in the after
noon. Baseball, field, and athletic ex-
ercises will also prove a feature of the
many events planned.
Cunning Season Opens.
The cunning season opened to-day.
and many gurners invaded the marshes
beyond the confines of the city Reports
received in this city tonight are to the
effect that birds were fairly plentiful
1t is expected that tomorrow the marsh
es will be invaded by many gunners.
Announcement was made at St Mary's
Catholic Church yesterday morning that
Dt6lllliiAS iitAl Suilody Inc SCCOHu lHdSs
will be celebrated at 1880 o'clock in
stead of at 10 O'Clock as heretofore. 1t
was also announced that benediction will
be given at o'clock in the afternoon
beginning next Sunday. st. Mary's Sun
Gay School is also to be reopened on that
day.
Notes of Alexandria.
Rev. c. R. Strasburg, pastor of the
Methodist Protestant Church, tonight
preached a special sermon on Labor"
before a large congregation.
Rev. c. Kelly Hobbs. pastor of the
Second Baptist Church. tonight
preached at the Surprise Theater, taking
for his subject Knocking in Alexan-
dria."
Beginning at o'clock Tomorrow morn
ing. Harry D. Kirk. will commence is
suing permits to white children to attend
the public schools. The work will be
concluded Friday afternoon. The per-
mits will be issued at Armory Hall.
ley were held at o'clock this afternoon
w F. Watson. pastor of First Baptist
Church. officiated. Interment was in
Bethel Cemetery.
The funeral OF Mrs. John Hansborough
took place at 10 o'clock this morning
from her home, 229 North West Street.
Services were conducted by Rev. p. p.
rector of st. Pauls Episcopal
Church. Internent was in Bethel Gene
terry
R. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
viii hold a business meeting at Lee Camp
Hall tomorrow night.
Milwaukee charges 80 cents a day for
boarding captured unlicensed dogs.
Over 100000 900 pounds OF tea are ex-
ported annually from India to the United
Kingdom.
9lIIIlllIIlIln THE WASHING