The Washington herald., 1907-11-07
Democrats Greatly Elated
Over Tuesdays Victory.
Wills FILED FOR PROBATE
Police Capture Negro Wanted on
StnbbIng CharEe-Purse Suatcher
Looked UP-Death OF Two Well
known WOmen-Eilss Preparing
Cor Dramatic Production.
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80 King Street.
Alexandria. Va. Nov. 6-In the corpora
ton court to-day the will OF James Nc
Williams was admitted to probate, and
John McWilllams. brother of the de-
ceased, qualified as executor. The sum Of
500 is bequeathed 10 H. c. Stedman. and
$50 each to Celia Milburn and Harriet
Johnson. the remainder OF the property
IS to be diveded, share and share alike
among John McWilliams. the sisters Of
the deceased. Mathilda and Margaret Nc
Williams, and his mother. Matilda Nc
Williams, The estate is valued at SO
G0o. The win OF Mary f. Lindsay was
also admitted TO probate, Henry F. Rob-
ertson qualifying as administrator The
VIII makes Mr. Robinson the beneficiary
Democrats Are Elnted.
The Democrats in this city are greatly
elated over the sweeping victory won at
the polls yesterday IN the several coun-
ties Of the Eighth Congressional district
The leaders are particularly gratihed at
the comparatively heavy Democratic vote
polIed IN the face of the general assur-
ance that the, Republicans had not the
slightest chance. Such results from the
campaign directed against the supposed
apathy are said 10 have far exceeded
the expectation Of the Democratic chiefs.
The vote received by James r. Cation
who was said before the election 10 be
hard pressed by his Republican opponent
Frank Evans, Is especially significant.
The coming session OF the legislature Will
be his third term as a member OF that
body from Alexandria County and city
Man Long Wanted Arrested.
Edward Bryant, colored. who has been
wanted for several days on the charge
Of cutting and dangerously wounding
Isaiah Napper. also colored, with a knife.
was arrested this afternoon by Special
Officer Carter. The prisoner was locked
up at the station house and viii be given
a hearing tomorrow morning In the po-
lice court before Justice Cation.
Irene Bushrod. colored. was arrested
to-day by Officers Arlington and Samp-
son on the charge OF "snatching" a purse
containing SIS from Henry Day. also col
ored, last night. Il Is alleged that Day
was robbed in a saloon In the northeast
ern part OF the city. The woman Will be
given a hearing IN the police court to-
morrow morning
The funeral OF Mrs. Elvira Hin. whose
death occurred last night, Will take place
Friday morning at 10 o'clock from 81
Mary's Catholic Church Mrs. Hnl was
eighty-one years old. She was Miss FL
vira Marriott. and was q native OF Anne
Arundel County. Nd
Mrs Elmira King died this afternoon
at the home OF her husband. Henry King.
on Fayette street In addition 10 her
husband one child survives her She was
a daughter OF William Dods0n. Funeral
arrangements Will be made later.
The Dramatic Club. OF the Alexandria
lodge Of Elks. Is making extensive ar
rangements for the presentation OF the
Merry Cobbler' at the opera house. No
vember y and i3. 1t promises TO be one
of the most elaborate performances ever
given by the club.
Mrs. Gertrude V. Craven died this morn
ing at the home OF her husband William
Craven. on South Lee street Death was
due TO pulmonary trouble. Three daugh-
ters survive her. Mrs. Craven was ma
tive Of Leesburg.
The annual meeting of the Alexandra
branch of the Needle Workers Guild OF
America. for the purpose OF collecting
and distributing garments. VIII be- held
tomorrow afternoon in Lee Camp Hall