Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-26
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
WILL OF GEORGE L. SIMPSON SUB
MITTED FOR PROBATE.
Mrs. Simpson Qualities as Administra-
trix-Appeal for Communication of
Joseph Thomas Sentence.


Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April &C. 1907.
The will of George L. Simpson, former
mayor. was found among some papers this
morning and carried to the corporation
court and probated, his widow, Mrs. Vir-
ginia Simpson qualifying as executrix. 1t
was at first thought Mr.. Simpson had made
no will and yesterday his wife qualified
in court as executrix of the estate and
three appraisers were appointed.
The will is dated February Ii, 1908, and
is written in Mr.. Simpsons own handwrit-
ing on a single slip of paper, containing
less than two hundred words. Judge Bar
ley this morning annulled the action of the
court in appointing appraisers. According
to the provisions of the will his wife is ap-
pointed as executrix of the estate, and is
required to give no security. The testator
also directs that no appraisement be made
of the estate.
To his widow, Virginia Simpson, he be-
queaths the house and lot at the southwest
corner of Columbus and Cameron streets,
and it's contents. To his sons, Messrs.
George r. and French c. Simpson, he
leaves the sum of $4,000 each. 1t is stipu-
lated, however, that George Simpson shall
receive his upon reaching the age of
twenty-one years, and French c. Simpson
shall receive his when he arrives at the
age of twenty-five years. The residue of
his estate he bequeaths to his widow.
1t is stipulated that in the event of his
widow remarrying the remainder of his
property will go to his two sons.
Alleges Assault.
young man named Whitbeck, a resident
of Fairfax county, who is employed at one
of the fishing shores on the Virginia side of
the river, below Marshall Hall. returned
this morning and reported to a number of
people that he was beat over the head by
some of his employers and had been strip
ped of the bulk of his clothing. According
to the story told by Whitbeck, who is about
twenty-five years of age, he told the men
he was i'll and unable to work. He declares
he was told to work, and not being willing
he was hit over the head and otherwise
badly treated 1t is understood he has re-
ported the matter to the Fairfax county au-
thorities and action will be taken against
his alleged aSSailantS.
In Behalf Of Condemned Man.
It is understood petition is being circu-
lated among the residents of Alexandria
county having for it's object Communication
of the sentence Of Joseph Thomas. alias
John Wright. colored, sentenced to be hang
ed May 81 next in Alexandria county for
criminal assault, to life Imprisonment. As
soon as a sufficient number of signatures
are secured, 1t is stated, the petition will be
presented to Gov Swanson. Should this
fall It Is reported, other steps will be taken
by Attorney James e. Clements, who rep
resents the condemned man, to save him
from the gallows.
Charters Granted.
The state corporation commission has
granted a charter to the Realty Home Cor
poration of Alexandria. The following are
named as officers: John R. Farnum. pres
ident Washington; T. ]. Marshall secre-
tary; ]. N. Gibson, treasurer. Falls Church,
Va. The object of the company is to con-
duct a real estate business. The sum OF