Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
In Role Of Dad Man."


Coatesvflie, Pa. as his home, dropped
down to Alexandria last night for e
short visit and came in true western
style. Armed with large revolver
and wearing a holster in which to hold
the weapon. together with a big, thick
leather belt filled with cartridge at
tached 10 his waist. he visited the home
Of colored woman named Grady and
created a disturbance. for which he was
nabbed by Policemen Roberts, Nichol-
son and Kerns. The court fined Hamp-
ton $50, and in default Of the fine he
will spend the next ninety days In Jail.
Matt Williams. Ferdinand Patton, a
deaf-mute. and Ben Hamilton. the last
colored. who have for some time
past been lodging at night at police
headquarters. were today given ten
days each for vagrancy. The court
talked to Patton in the deaf-and-dumb
language. and Patton. who Is familiar
with the alphabet, easily Caught on"
to the sentence.
Other cases disposed of were: Alice
Callahan. drunk and disorderly. fined
So; Aubrey Schneider and Jesse Schnei-
the former fined IS and the latter ac-
Quilted; John Lewis. colored. suspicion
Of firing a pistol on the street, acQuit-
ted: Samuel Contee, colored, firing a
pistol on the street, nned 20.
Red Cross Seals on Sale.
Beginning Monday next a number OF
young ladies OF the city will begin the
sale Of Red Cross seals. The ladies will
be stationed at a number Of the city
stores and banks and the post office build
ing for the convenience OF the purchasers.
Last year this plan was successfully op-
fad
Chief Goods OF the police department
today received telephone communication
from Milford. Va, to the effect that
storekeeper named Lyles OF that place
was robbed OF SO by tramp whom he
had employed to do odd jobs. The theft
occurred last night, and the tramp is
supposed to be making his way north.
In Corporation Court.
In the corporation court today In the
case of Mary A. Cox against Annie Cor
bett a decree was entered continuing in
junction proceedings heretofore awarded
until final decree is entered.
A final decree for divorce on the ground
of desertion was given in the case Of
Addison Maupin against Stella Maupin.
A grand jury in the corporation court
against John McCuen and Charles, alias
Buck, Shafer. on a charge Of larceny
from the person.
Funeral Services Held.
The body OF j. Milton Baker, who died
in Washington, was brought here this
afternoon and buried in Bethel cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev.
II. NJ Canter. pastor OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church South.
Funeral services for Cally Morris. the
little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
III. Morris. were held this afternoon at
the residence OF her parents, 11A King
street, Rev. W. F. Watson. pastor OF the
First Baptist Church. ofhciating.
Brief Mention.
Samaritan Lodge Of Rebekah will hold
a business meeting at 1880 o'clock tonight
at Odd Fellows Hall.
Seven candidates received the Patri-
archal degree at a meeting OF Marley
Encampment OF Odd Fellows held last
night at it's hall.
Arrangements were partially completed
by the members OF the canton for q trip
to Washington shortly to have the degree
work OF the order conferred on q class OF
candidates.
When the once Of City Treasurer
Thomas w. Robinson closed yesterday
afternoon. 1.070 citizens had paid their
capitatton taxea. The time limit expired
with the closing yesterday afternoon.