The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
Judge Thornton Sustains the Ex.
ceptions in Case Against Mer-
camille, It Is Announced.

lAlnS the eNCcpllOub Tlduc Dy hllOihCgs
Norton & Boothe, attorneys for the re-
ceIver, in practically every instance.
He held that the notes given to the
various banks were the legal obligations
of the Mercantile Railway Building and
Loan Association, and that all creditors
would be entitled to a preference.
He included among the creditors the
holders Of deposite books and little banks,
most of the holders being children. He
also included among the creditors those
who held unpaid checks for the dividend
paid on January !. 1911.
II is stated that the total notes due
will amount to about $4,000 and the total
due banks will amount to about $4,000.
These Items, II is stated, will more than
consume the assets.
The theft Of three bicycles in one hour,
and the theft of a second OF three be-
longing to Jailer William Gambler from
In front Of the city hall. resulted In the
early capture Of william Faison. colored.
who says his home is at 22s N street
southwest. Washington.
Faison came over to this city shortly
before o'clock this afternoon. and
walking up Royal street north Of King
street at once appropriated a bicycle be-
longing to John Jenkins. which he found
in front Of a place OF business. He next
mounted II and rode away. Faison, while
riding out North St Asaph street, was
attracted by the new bicycle of Jailer
Gambler in front Of the city Jail, which
he appropriated, leaving the first wheel
In its place. While endeavortng TO
mount JaiIer Gamblers bicycle he fell.
and in the meantime the jailer came out
and he ran away. Faison was pursued
and overtaken by Mr.. Gambler. but made
his escape He was, however, followed
by the latter on his wheel. and Faison.
on reaching Upper King street. grabbed
a bicycle belonging to T. ]. Fannon and
made of. and was finally oYertaken and
brought by Mr.. Gambler to police station.
He will be given a hearing in the Police
Court Monday morning.
Marie Newman and May Manuel, the
two Baltimore girls, who have been
held here by the authorities since
March Is last. as witnesses in the case
against Mason Smith. the young Alex
andrIan. held by the authorities for the
action of the grand jury on charge
of panderIng, were released from jail
this afternoon.
The release OF the girls was obtained
through the efforts of Attorney Wat
kins, representing the Department or
Justice, who turned them over to Mrs.
E. L. Robertson, secretary OF the Ma
tfonal Florence Crittenton Mission, of
washington. The girls will be placed
in that institution IN Washington and
looked after until they are wanted
to appear here.
Since Smith was held for the grand
Jury by the local authorities, the De-
partment OF Justice has become inter-
ested in the case, and, through lnspec-
tor Watkins. announced its intention OF
@N he a "a In al
Smith. UpNto the present time, how
ever, no warrant has been sworn out
Fon behalf Of the government for the
arrest of Smith. He Is at present al
liberty on a bail bond in the sum OF
81 900 for his appearance before the
grand jury.
A soldier from Fort Hunt giving the
name of Arthur Thrunold, twenty-one
years old, was the victim Of brutal as
sault shortly before 8 o'clock tonight
when he was robbed and badly beaten.
He claims the work was done by three
soldiers from Fort Myer. and that they
obtained a diamond ring which he wore
valued at $50. together with more than
g in small change.
A short time after S o'clock Thrunold
was found wandering on South Royal
street by Policemen Wilkerson and Camp
bell, who brought him to police station.
He was horribly beaten about the face
and his face was covered with Blood,
and his right eye completely closed.
while his trousers were badly torn He
gave a description of his assailants TO
the police, and they are now endeavor-
ing to locate them. He says he met
them earlier and that the assault oc-
CURED at the extreme end of South
Royal street. Prior to the assault he
says he had a drink with the men.
Potomac Lodge OF Odd Fellows is ar
ranging to hold a celebration on April
Is in observance of the twenty-sixth an
niversary of the founding of Odd Fellow
ship in the United States. A committee
composed of C. W. O'Meara, c. w.
Howell, and w. Leon Clark has heen
appointed for the purpose Of perfecting
plans for the celebration. 1t Is expected
that a musical and literary entertain
ment will be given and several out-of-
town members of the order will deliver
speeches.
Policeman Beach this afternoon ar
rested Theodore Rogers on a charge Of
assauIting Mrs. Ida Beavers, Of Fairfax
County. The alleged offense took place
in February last. The accused will be
given a hearing before Justice H. Broders
at 70 o'clock Tuesday morning in Fair
fax County, near here.
J. D. Normoyle, real estate dealer, has
sold for Samuel T. Moore to Robert l.
Donnelly, of this city, a tract of land
containing forty-two acres located on
Telegraph road, Fairfax County, west of
this city. There is also a small dwell
ing house on the property.
James c. Schmith has sold to Rose E.
Doyney, SIS Madison street.
Harry Z. Connolly has purchased from
John W. Green and wife a house and lot
on the west side of Lee street between
Prince and Duke streets.
These officers have been elected by the
Alexandria Sporting Association to serve
for the year: DIR. Z. A. German. presi-
dent; James Hulfish. vice president; NJ.
J. Mcfarland, secretary. and treasurer,
and Harris White, manager.
The executive committee is composed
of the following: DR.. E. A. German, NJ. J.
Mcfarland, and j. NJ. Duncan.
A meeting of the Teachers Association,
Alexandria County. was held this morn
ing at the Mount Vernon avenue school
house. Del Ray. which was presided over
by Supt. Hodges. Many interesting pa
pers were read by the teachers.
Members of Alexandria Lodge of Elks
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