Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
BRIDEGROOM ALLEGED TOHAVE
MADE FALSE STATEMENT.
Fined and Jailed Upon Charges Pre-
ferred by NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Building Under Contract.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August I, 1903.
Because Charlie Davis made oath that
his BRIDE formerly Miss Sarah Jane Nor
ris, was twenty-one years of age, it is
alleged. when she was but seventeen. Po-
lice Justice Cation this morning fined Da-
Wis $40. to which was added a sentence
of thirty days in Jail. His attorney, r.
D. Brumback. noted an appeal and Da-
Wis at once furnished surety in the sum
of $500 for his appearance at the next
term Of the corporation court. When he
left police headquarters he did not, how
ever, accompany his bride to her dOmfcile.
She left with her mother, Mrs. Rebecca
Sherwood. at whose instance the war
rant for Davis arrest was made out.
Mrs. Sherwood, mother of the girl. SAID
that her daughter was but seventeen
years of age July last. She also testl-
fled that on different occasions she had
told Davis the age of her daughter. and
she added that the couple were married
without her consent Tuesday last.
N: S. Greenaway, clerk of the court,
testified to issuing the license for the
couple. He said that a youth named
Mudd first asked for the license but was
unable to say positively whether or not
the bridge-tO-be was of legal age, where
upon the clerk told him that the groom
elect had better make application for the
necessary license.
When placed on the stand Mudd said
that Davis had told the clerk that both
he and the girl were twenty years OF age.
and that Davis had procured note from
the girl setting forth that she was TWEEN
no recollection Of seeing the note In ques-
ton.
Davis. in his own defense, claimed that
he was not sworn properly. He also SAID
he had been going with the girl since
January last and that he did not know
her age. Witness told of securing note
from the girl to the effect that she was
twenty-one years old. The bride testified
that she gave the note to the effect that
she was twenty-one years old because
she wanted to. She also said she loved
Davis and knew that if she did not say
she was twenty-one she could not get
him.
Justice Cation said the oath given was
sentence.
Attorney Howard w Smith appeared
for the complainant and r. D. Brumback
represented the defendant.
New Building in Prospect.
Work on the new public school build
ing for white girls will. it is expected, be
commenced Tuesday night by the con-
tractors George Leigh & Bro, of Louisa
county, Va, who were recently awarded
the contract. DR.. w. NJ. Smith of the
city school board this morning received
a letter from the contractors to the
foregoing effect. A contract for the build
ing was awarded July p last. at the price
of S27 672. The new building will be
located on the north side of Prince street
between Patrick and Henry streets. 1t
will be of brick and will be two stories
high, with all modern conveniences. 1t
is expected that the structure will be
completed about the middle OF next Janu-
airy.
Soldier Boys on Way Home.
Members of Company G. 10Th Virginia
Regiment, who for the past ten days have
been camping at Chickamauga Park. Ga.
are expected to arrive home tonight. Up
to noon today no telegram had been re-
ceived from Capt. Slaymaker. who is in
charge of the company, as to the exact
hour of arrival. 1t Is believed. however,
that it will be very late when they reach
this city.
To Be Tried in Fredericksburg.
Policeman Tusill of Fredericksburg, Va,
came here yesterday afternoon and con-
veyed to that city Henry Jennings, who
is charged with assault. Jennings was
Goolrick and John w. Hunter, also Of
that city, because they attempted to dis
pose of horse, the property OF Gooiricks
father. They were promptly acquitted
upon receipt of telegram from young
GoOlrick's father who stated that there
were no charges against either Goolfick
or Hunter.
General News.
Guard Mitchell, from the state convict
road force at Deleplane, Va, last night
conveyed William Smith, Edward Bryant,
George Wilson and George Coleman. pris-
oners in the city Jail, to Deleplane, where
they will work on the state roads until
the expiration of their term.
Announcement is made that the George
Washington Park Association will hold
meeting at the opera house Tuesday
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at which time
the drawing of lots will take place. The
affair will be in charge of A. ]. Wedder-
burn, secretary.
In the police court this morning. James
Lucas. colored, was fined S. on charge
of stealing barrels from the city market
John L. Sullivan and N. II. Vermillion
forfeited s. collateral each on charge
of drunken and disorderly conduct. A
fine of 81. 30 was imposed on Irene Bush
rod colored. for contempt of court.
Lillian Eola infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George D. Suthard, died yesterday
afternoon at her parents residence, III
North Patrick street. The funeral Will
take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Hugh Ashton, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Cash, died yesterday at
the home of his parents, $50 North Payne