Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-09

of the defunct concern.
The receivers WILL it is expected. soon
apply the money to another dividend,
which will be paid out to the depositors
of the trust company. The depositors
have already received dividend of 70 per
cent, which was paid last August.
The court docket was called and a num-
Der of cases set for trial prior to adjourn
ment.
Prison Sentence of Nine Years.
Following a plea of guilty Of murder in
the second degree. William Harris, col
ored, indicted for the murder of Mamie
Martin, also colored, was sentenced by
Judge L. c. Barley in the corporation
court today to serve a term of nine years
in the state penitentiary.
August Is last Harris slashed Mamie
Martin in the right arm with razor.
Of her injuries. the blade having severed
an artery. A few hours afterward the
police arrested Harris.
1t is said the trouble was Occasioned by
the woman dunning Harris for money she
alleged he owed her.
Luncheon and Smoker Tonight.
NJ D. Corse Camp, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, will give a stag luncheon and
Camp Hall. All members are urged to
be present. This will be the first of a
series of entertainments to be given by
this camp during the fall and winter
months.
years old, dropped dead about o'clock
last night at the corner of Patrick and
Princess streets. Heart trouble was the
cause of death. Taylor was on his way
to a Doctors office when overtaken by
death. He was employed at the Belle
Pre- giassworks and was unmarried.
The work of razing the brick building
On the north side of King street between
Washington and st. Asaph streets has
been completed Sanders & Stayman Of
Washington. Incorporated, Will erect a
modern store building on the site with a
fat on the second floor.
Report of Death Incorrect.
The report published Sunday that Will
liam B. Dobie. former member of the
board Of aldermen. had expired Saturday
night was incorrect. Because of Mr..
Dobie's critical. condition the report gain
ed general circulation. Mr.. Dobie is to-
day reported to be in an extremely criti-
cal condition. @
At a meeting of the Holy Name Society
Of st. Mary's Church. held yesterday aft
ernoon at the Young Mems Sodality Ly-
ceum Hall, plans were made for partici-,
pating in the parade which will be held
in Baltimore October 16 next.
Last Rites for the Dead.
John T. Stover's funeral took place at
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
First Baptist Church. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. F. Watson. pastor
an ri Of he
Second Baptist Church. Burial was in
bearers were J. w. McMenamin. w. E.
Latham, n. r.. Davis, r. G. Goods, E.
Bragg and II. Parish
Harry Sears of Washington was fined
SO in the police court today on a charge
of violating the speed law with an auto
mobile.
pay a board bill of $3.50 to Mrs. Fannie
Cook, was released after arranging to
pay same.
Brief Mention.
A number of Alexandrians left for
Richmond today to attend the state fair
1t is expected many more will go at in
tervals during the week..
In the corporation court today Rev.
James F. Brooks, colored, Baptist min
lister, was granted license to perform
the rites of matrimony
Lena Bailey, a well known colored res
ident, died Saturday night at her home,
1911 Queen street.
Marley Encampment of Odd Fellows
will hold meeting tonight, at which
time the royal purple degree will be con-
ferred on several candidates.
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