Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-16

Thompson and Dr.Behrend yesterday morn
ing decided Oh an operation. 1t resulted in
relieving the pain, but did not save the
life of the patient. He sank slowly until
$50 o'clock in the afternoon, when death
occurred. With the exception of one son.
all the members of the family of Mr. King
were at his bedside when he passed away.
Native of Germany.
The deceased was sixty-three years of
age, although from his activity and bus
mess capacity he seemed to be much
younger man. He was one of Washing
tons oldest and most enterprising mer-
charts, having been a leader in the mer-
camille business here for more than TWEEN
ty-fve years. Born in Germany, he came
to the United States when mere youth
anG located in Baltimore being embloyed
as clerk in that city for several months
He then came to this city, ard remained
mere during the balance of his life In the
early COS MIR. King owned clothing
store located on the south side of Pennsyl-
vania avenue between 9Th and 10th streets.
In 1872 he branched out into the millinery
me, and transferred his place of business
10 the corner of 9th and F streets. where
he remained for several years. then NOV
ing &c It'll street to the site of the present
hlng's Palace During the past few years
he has also successfully conducted branch
establishment on Market space
Heavy Stakeholder.
In addition to his millinery business Mr.
King was largely identified with many
financial institutions, holding stock in
number of corporations. His possessions
included considerable real estate. the Ho-
tel Lawrerc on E street, being In his
name.
The deceased was one of the most prorn-
lrent members of the Hebrew Synagogle
ana credit Is due him for his efforts in
raising the greater part of the funds to
provide for the construction of the hand
some new building for the synagogue now
In course of erection. He was also interest
ed IN charity to a marked degree, giving
literally at all times. He was deeply con-
cerned in the Hebrew Orphans Home at
Atlanta, Ga. and in connection with Mr.
Simon, the president of the home, was
largely responsible for maintaining inter-
est in the institution and bringing about its
present perfect organization The deceas-
ed was a member of the District No. 5 l..
o. y. ", and at one time held Office as
grand president of that lodge.
Progressive and Liberal.
1t may be said that Mr. King was a
recognized leader of his race, as well as a
most progressive and liberai-minded citi-
zen, and foremost in all movements for
the good of the city. He was q man of
great popularity, and commanded the high
est respect from all with whom he had
dealings. Not only was he known in this
city. but in Baltimore, Philadelphia ard
New York well.
The family of the deceased consists Of a
widow and seven children, one daughter
and six sons. The daughter is Miss Grace
King. The eldest son, Harry, has managed
the 9TH street store for several years past,
and Mr.. Joseph King is in charge If the
Market space branch. Phil. King, another
son, was formerly the great foot ball and
base ball captain of Princeton. Abraham
and Meyer King were associated in bus
mess with their father while Samuel King
Is In the insurance business in New York
The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon from the late residence
of the deceased, S14 18th street Rabbi Stern
will officiate. The interment is to be made
In the Hebrew burying ground at Ana
costa.
The pallbearers had not been selected this
afternoon, but will no doubt be named
from among the members of the several or
GaniZations with which Mr.. King was con-
nected. Each of these organizations will
show their respect for the memory cf~the
deceased by sending representatives to the
funeral.