Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
COLORED MAN KILLED BY TRAIN
OTHER HAPPENINGS.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 30, 1906
| An unknown colored man, between thirty
| five and forty years of age, died at the Alex
andria Hospital this morning as a result of
being struck by train while at the new
Union depot late last night DR.. S. B.
Moore, city coroner, stated this morning
that he had not been Informed of the partic-
ulars concerning the death and did not
know whether not he will hold an in
quest. 1t is thought. however, that an in
quest will probably be held this evening OF
tomorrow.
The man was found on the northbound
track of the railway company at the ex-
IRENE south end of the new station shortly
after midnight last night by track walker.
He was conscious at the time and repeated
efforts on the part of the railroad officials
to get him to tell his name were without
avail He was conveyed to the Alexandria
Hospital and DR.. W. NJ. Smith was sum-
moned.
An examination of the mans injuries
disclosed that his right leg was completely
severed and his skull was crushed The
patient, after reaching the hospital be-
came unconscious. and efforts to learn
anything concerning how he was injured
were fruitless.
that he was wandering about the yards and
was struck by northbound train. How
| long he had been on the tracks when found
is not known.
The only clue which might lead to the
identity of the deceased is a pawn ticket
which was found in one of his pockets
bearing the name of III. Brown and dated
Lynchburg, Va, December %, 1906. The
| remains were removed to the undertaking
establishment Of William Domaine & Son
and prepared for burial.
For Maintenance and for Divorce
Suit has been filed in the circuit court for
this city by Mrs. Helene G. Nutting against
her husband, Pearly G. Nutting, for MAIN
tenance. The plaintiff claims that she
| married the defendant while in Gottingen,
Germany, September 16, 1902, and that two
days after their marriage he came to
America, leaving her in Germany, and that
since he came to this country he has not
sent her sufficient money to support her.
1t is further alleged that in 1904 he went
back to Germany and, according to her
statement, lived with her He subsequently,
she AYERS, returned to this country, and
since that time, she alleges, she has not
seen him.
Mr. Nutting has filed suit for divorce in
the corporation court for this city, alleging
that he sent his wife ticket to come to
America, and that she refused to do So
and that she thereby deserted him.
Mr.. Nutting is represented by Attorney
Howard w. Smith of this city, and his wife
by Attorneys Machen and Moncure of this
city and Attorney Edward S. Bailey of
Washington. The taking of testimony will
be commenced next Friday.
Death of Mrs. r. L. Thompson.
Mrs Ruth L. Thompson, wife of Mr.
Herbert ]. Thompson, died last night at
her home, 313 Wilkes street, after a lin
gering illness. The deceased was daugh-
ter of the late John A. Williams. Her hus-
band and one child survive her. The funeral
will occur from her home tomorrow after
noon at 2:3O o'clock. The interment will
be in Union cemetery.
In the corporation court this morning a
final decree was entered in the case of Hugh
]. Phillips against the jackson Phillips
Brick Company, confirming the sale of
900 900 brick.
The Methodist Protestant Church Sunday
school last evening held its Christmas cele-
bration. as did also the Baptist and Second
Presby churches. At all of the Sun
day schools interesting literary and musical
programs were rendered.
Brief Mention.
Commencing Monday next. the local
freight depot of the Washington Southern
Railway Company will be temporarily trans
ferred to its former quarters, corner of
Cameron and Henry streets. The transfer
will be of considerable Importance to the
local merchants, as 1t will save long haul.
A number of new houses are being erected
at Del Ray and st. Elmo, Alexandria
county.
Mr.. E. A Evans of the Richmond weather
bureau, is visiting Mr.. E. J. Evans, 3D.