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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15

r..rrr OFFICE RoBBED.-About IL
.I5cs ls, night some person broke
e.''. ,ps aet office at the Washington
g D'V Railway station, on Fayette
' .,o, s took all the money in sight
:r ,ssot cents, the plumber amounting
sS S1t5l Ticket Agent Smith had a
~. minutes before closed the Office for
"" night. and the night Waterman,
,r5o.e lia.y ii is to see that everything
:. secure. had made his regular rounds.
Tn inmates later, however, it was dis.
aoysrs that the door of the gentle
Van, waiting room had been broken
ansr and that the ticket office had
Sssa r5a3ed- The thief had evidently
.csst .ar partition between the gen.
,Isnea waiting room and the adjoin-
II, apartment, torn away the iron
screen ,l 'front.' of the ticket office, and
man slocked hole in second screen,
g5ic. detected the valuabes. 1t is
b-ljev-a 5y some that the thief secreted
bim,e n the waiting room of the sta
T5o a fact that leads to the sus.
melon hat some one familiar with the
drawer IS the thief, is that it was fast.
sn-d by combination of locks and a
neg Tie latter being the secret. The
p-g However, was removed. Officers
Young. Beach and Proctor subsequent
N arrested three strangers on sus-
pcioa Of committing the robbery. They
were some Instance out Of The city on
the Midland Railway tracks when
taken in custody. This morning in tie
Police Court they gave their names as
Peter Williams, John Henry and Jas.
Farerty One said he was native of
Richmond and was on his way home.
The others clsimed to come from Con-
neericut and were on their way South.
Taerc was nothing produced to impli-
cafe them in the robbery. and they
we're released. The ticket Office at the
Fave.te street depot has been robbed
several times in recent years-once in
broad daylight by a desperate who
dreg pistol after committing the rol :
berry. defed crowd which had gather
ed snd escaped. He was captured
later, however, in the organ of the NJ.
Z. Church South on Washington
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15

REyERsEp.-Mr. A. W. Armstrong,
one of the counsel in the case, to-day
received letter from Richmond stating
that the g. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
had partially reversed the Judgment of
Judge Hughes, of the .. S. District
Court. in the case of Sayler ct al. W,
TAYLOR & Bro, better known as tie
dredce Morgan case. Judge Hughes
had decided in favor of the Taylor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15
be- Store Open IN the Evening.
na- Store Open IN the Eue'
Ne DO Not
Make "Du1es

certai" articles get customers the srean make the loss
something else.
We haze thousands of articles SMALL COST-orgnaz de-
gnAat any person. hov fastiaiOu wouM pleased to
possess. A fer examples:
STERLING SILVER KEY RINGS SOC
STERLING SILVER PEN HOLDERS S1OO
CIT GLASS STERLING SILVER VASELINE BOXES
BRUsHE 100
STERLING SILVER
MOUNTED
PADS
HANDLE
STERLING
STERLING
CUT
Binha
BE- Many the adOve articles cannot be duplicated 1t as all i'm
pOr therefore, that selections be made ONCE A the stock is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15
THE MAGNETIC CORNER.


so NEAR, THERE IS NO TIME
TO BE LOST IN CHOos-
ING GIFTS.
We can furnish you with pretty gifts at
way down prices. In order TO dispose OF our
stock and have the people come our way, wc
have to better all others. Our prices will
surely bring you.
HANDKERCHIEFs BY THE HUNDRED
Prices as Follows:
Ladies' embroidered Handkerchief. 5 tc
12c
Ladis' Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 12la
to SOC.
Ladies' japanese Handkerchief, 12la to
25c
Mems Pure Silk Handkerchiefs, zoe, SOC,
Toe and 81. 90.
Initial Handkerchiefs, 10, % and Zoe.
Chldrens Handkerchiefs, ), and 10c.
POCKET BOOKS AND CARD CASES.
We must not omit the interesting part-at cost.
GLOVES.
Protect your hands from cold and your
pocket book from high prices. Every glove
want can bs satisfied here and every taste
pleased. -
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
su,penders at all prices.
Ties, bows and scarfs, in large variety, 25c
to SOC.
Half Hose. We're CSC Now 121ac.
Latest styles Liren Collars, 10c.
Cuffs, 15c.
Great reduction il, Mems Underwear.
L., TT,,,t,r n1toc of
| popular prices.
Silks for presents are most acceptable gifts.
We have the most exquisite shades and pat
terms.
Reduced prices rule in the Coat Department
Everything at half prices.
Ali Silk Windsor Tics. We're Csc. Can be
bought from us now for 15c.
Our Carpets and Rugs, which are the very
latest can be bought for comparatively mere
nothing
What beautiful present Down Quilt
makes! We have them at prices rarely
heard Of
We're. $3.50. Now. 1919.
Were.........S6. 90. Now 1899.
Were........S7.50. Now 90.
Down Pillows, all style and prices,
There is nothing pleases the little girl more
than to awaken Xmas morning and find among
her presents DOLL. Come and see cur line.
We have all sizes and styles, Kid Bodies
Bisque Bodies Stuffed Bodies, at prices which
must be recognized 80 the lowest ever heard
Of. Also Building Blocks, Ten Pins, etc. e.c'
All the goods such as we have been ae'eI
Using for the past two weeks can be bought
at the same low prices
We have shining line of Bisques, Baskets
Cups and GERS, R P,'' a sa s Ct U UbGa
m,en' b. bought at almost your own price.
s sa4 we can offer you no greater induce.
mani. Take advantage of it quick and get
the choice.
Isaac Eichberg & Son,
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15

Belle Haven Council, Junior Order
of Mechanics. held largely attended
meeting last night. Three application
papers were read. The meeting was of
very interesting nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

r,,rggB PRoBABILTIEs.-For this
- steniug weather and rain this
s1'..- AMI tonight; clearing Wednesday
i.e'.v fir ntsdsy afternoon; con.
rolsij'. 'r,.. utterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
CHAPMAN S,
424 KING STREET.
Unusually Attractive, Extraordinary
Large Stock and Many
Specialties.
AMONG THEN MAY BE FOUND:

AMONG THEM MAY BE FOUND:
1854 Chenille Table Covers. beautiful de.
signs, excellent quality. Regulation price on
these goods is $3.50. Special price for this
sale $1.25.
tains. Worth So so For this sale $1.59.
15 pairs only exquisite designs in Lace Cur
tains. Worth 81. SO. For this sale S9c.
1000 yards Beautiful Outing Cloth. For
this sale S1ac.
pieces Atwood Novelty Dress Goods
rough effects. For this sale soc.
piece Black Henrietta Silk Warp. Worth
$1.OO. For this sale 75c.
IS and csc Plaids. For this sale 12bc.
500 yards Black Saline, full yard wide.
Worth 25c. For this sale 15c.
1000 yards Fine Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &C.
1000 yards Heavy Unbeached Cotton For
this sale &c.
1900 yards Extra Heavy Unblesched Cot.
! ton. For this sale &C.
1000 yards Good Canton Flannel. For
this ssle 4c
pairs All-wool California Blankets (11.4)
slightly soiled, at $3.50.
Good Quality Cotton Blankets, at soc. Toe
and 81 CO.
25 dozen Boys Bicycle Stockings. Regular
25c goods. For thfs sale 12lbc.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts Worth 25c. For
this sale 2Oc.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts. Worth Zoe. For
this sale 15c.
Mons Astralian Wool Shirts AMI Drawers
Worth 81 80 and $1.75. For this sale $1.25.
Saitz Condee and Natural Wool Shirts end
Drawers. For this sale 81 90.
lot Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, mostly
small sizes. Worth S1OO For this sale SOC.
Extra Heavy Mixed Shirts and Drawers
For this sale 25c.
% dozen Mems half Hose. Usual price
1Oc. For this sale sc.
100 dozen Half Hose Usual price 12hc.
For sale &c.
Special Values in
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Gloria Um.
brellas selected for the Holiday Trade.
Ladies' and Misses and Children's Under
wear, Hosiery, Gloves, &c.
Many Specialties in the above.
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS
In endless profusion. Everything TO please
the little as we'll as the big folks and to make
Xmas happy memory.
GS- We will be glad TO welcome all who
feel an interest IL buying seasonable goods at
| sight prices.
CHAP MAN.
424 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15

We have on exhibition a rare collection of
novelties in leather articles, including Mon
key, Lizard, Water Snake, Elephant, Alliga'
gator and other skins with rich trimmings
These articles we're personally selected abroad.
Their artistic merit recommends them as be-
ing particularly suitable for Hol day Gifts,
and the extremely low prices will prove a
pleasant feature.
First flooi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15
Fourth floor.
Reductions in Women'S Wraps.

From q very choice assortment of fine VIM
ter garments we lave selected tho following
and marked them at specially low reduced
price.
Women's Fine Atwood Walking Jackets.
Kersey and Rough Boucle Cloths. mostly silk
lined throughout double breasted box fronts,
$685. EACH.
VALUES UP TO $16 so.
Third nonr
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brothers. The letter did not state in
what respect the decision had been re.
YArSed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-15

va have shining line of Bisques, Baskets
c,ns and Saucers, Plates Satsuma orna'
U D'apts Cracker Jsrs, Rose Jars, all CT which
can be bought at almost your own price
Surely we can offer you no greater ln1uce-
ment. Take advantage OF IL quick ana get
the choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

Miss Helene schafer, step daughter
of Mr.. Carl JOckheck. and Mr.. A. f
Duning of Cincinnati, o.. were married
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at
st. Johns Evangelical church. Rev.
Silverman of1Ciating
The church was prettily decorated
with palms and flowers.
AS Mr.. w. r. Roehr played the we'd
ding march the procession entered.
headed by Mr. JOckheck and MT w. f
Weber; next came the attendants.
Miss Anna RlumenstOck as brides
maid and Mr.. oscar Jacobs as best
man followed by two little flower girls
in dainty white gowns with garniture
of blue ribbons and carrying baskets
of flowers.
The bride and groom came last. The
bride wore a. gown of white silk with
boumant sleeves finished at the hand
with fall of white silk lace. which
also formed a yoke shaped neck garni-
ture- She carried a bouquet Of bride
roses and white sweet peas
Miss Blumenstock, the maid, wore
pale green organdy and carried q bOu-
quet of bridesmaid roses.
After the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served at the house, where
the guests also saw displayed the many
pretty and useful wedding presents
Mr.. and Mrs. Duning left for their
future home in COvingtOn. Ky which
is just out Of Cincinnati, where 1Ir
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
LABOR DAYS CELEBRATION.
There Will be a Big Parade on Mon
day, September 28, and a Picnic.

Al committee was present at the
meeting from the Trades and Labor as
semblsA with a desire to know what was
expected of them for Monday The
committee was c. N Baldwin, w. II.
Tromp, A NJ. II. Claudy and Dan era
mer.
fered to postpone its labor day ceIebra-
ton to help as out, but there is this
that b0thers. Heretofore the labor day
celebrations given by the trades as
sembIy have been used to make money
to pay the hall rent and other expenses
of the assembly for the year and if we
are to accept their services for one day
and they lose that income we must de-
wise some means to let them replace it.
Capt. Titus-I can't see why they
shouldn't have that day as they would
their own day and make what they can
Mr. Rodgers-They have always
charged an admission heretofore. But
this year we can't charge an admission
assembly be allowed to charge admis-
sion and give their exercises at some
park
Capt Titus-I understand that the
assembly would rather have the fair
grounds but we there meet the old OBJ
lection Of an admission charge. We
can't charge the soldiers.
"A. H. Baird-This is not to be mere
~ a Topeka day. Tt viii be a Kansas
day and don't believe any park in the
city viii accommodate the crowd
T. r AJO-elii-- Understand LlaT the
fair grounds could not be used on Mon
day night for the reason there viii be
q camp FIRE there.
Mr.. Bradford-I think the assembly
could do as well to use some other
place than the fair grounds for people
viii be arriving for several days before
the first of that week and by Monday
the fair grounds viii be well dotted
with tents anyway.
j. G. Samuelson-We understood that
the committee of fifteen had given this
day to the labOring men OF Kansas and
that the Topeka assembly was to han
die it. 1t viii cost at least $500 to get
this days features ready and we can't
have the donations from the mer-
chants this year that we have always
/ depended on Consequently we must
I charge even perhaps 25 cents ia order
to get out Of course the day this year
I VIII be on a. much bigger scale than we
4 have ever had it before
A motion then carried to allow the
( assembly to have the day and make
+ any charge it saw fit outside of the
J fair grounds
Garfield park will probably be cho-
sen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
In THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town

Mrs C. w ClossOn of Lincoln, Nep'
is the guest of the family Of Judge j.
b. johnson. Mrs. ClossOn is Judge
Johnson's sister.
Miss Edna Squires Of Elmira, n T.,
is the guest of T. ]. Hankla.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Cartridge left yes
terday for Chicago They are expect
ed home Sunday.
Miss Mary Davis has returned from
the Ottawa Chautauqua.
DR.. Mary Stewart viii leave a week
from Monday for the east. DR.. Stew
art viii take a post graduate course in
electricity in New York city and be alb
sent about three months.
Judge J. B. Johnson is expected home
from Chicago tomorrow.
Mrs. Nellie Seaver, formerly of To-
peka, but now a resident of Ashland,
Mass, is on q snort visit among 10
pella friends
The Vinewood party which was to
have been given tonight will be given
instead in Library hall.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Baker of Low
man Hill are the parents of a daugh-
ter born yesterday
Miss Lillian Tefft and her cousin, Miss
Ethel Rector of Omaha. are visiting at
Hoyt. They are expected home tomor-
row.
Mr.. Curtis Hit of Chicago accom-
panied his father to Topeka yesterday
in his special car and was calling on
friends
Mr. and Mrs Will Johnston are ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow.
8Iessrs. Seth Chase. Joe Wilson and
Harry SeabrOok have returned from a
fishing trip at Maple Hill
Mr. Irving Scott has returned from
an extended stay in Montreal Can
ada. accompanied by his cousin Mr.. G.
l.. Scott of that city, who is his guest
Miss Augusta f. Dewey of Abilene
is visiting her uncle. Mr.. Edgar Etter.
Mr. II. IT. Nudge left yesterday in his
Burton and Charlie and Will Cartilage.
They viii enjoy a fishing trip in New
Mexico.
MI and Mrs z. E. Baker will leave
soon for q months stay in Colorado
and New Mexico.
Miss Della Van Amburgh of Holton
is the guest of her sisters, Misses Bes-
sic and Josie Van Amburgh, at 81
/ West Seventh street
Mr. w. H. Leib is enjoying a two
] months, vacation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
Leap Year TrolIev -.

About twenty girls gave q most en-
joyable trolley car party Wednesday
evening. A perfect evening and a con-
genial company combined to make the
pleasantest of occasions.
Misses Alice Prescott and Myrtle jet
more and AIessrs. Julius Wedding and
John Waters ChaperOned the crowd
After delightful ride over the sew
eraI electric lines refreshments were
partaken of at Batman 6 Clark's.
Those in the party were Misses Jessie
Shultz Bessie Elder. Lillian Barnett,
Winifred Prescott. Emma Whitmer,
Bernice Vreeland Helen Walker. Gala
Witt, Eta Beck. Sadie Shuu Lottie
Snyder. Lizzie Cole Amy Smith, Nellie
Kirk. Mamie Weale. Gertrude Felt. Vim
ME Felt, Jessie King: Messrs. Roger
Van Hook Rob Irwin, Louis Felt, Fred
Wick. NARROW SIOo, George Noble
David GOssett. Ben Johnson, Earl era
ham. Earl Mcdowell. Amasa Akers.
George Duden, Phil Bailey, Roy Brad
ford. Nirton Mccain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
IRVING 1. FORD HUNG.
The Murderer of Elsie Kreglo at
WASHINGTON Pays the Penalty.

Washington, June 26--Irving L-Ford,
the negro whose brutal murder Of Elsie
Ireglo on May 4th last, formed one Of
the most atrocious crimes in the police
annals OF Washington, was hanged in
the Jail yard here at 1913 this morn
ing Ford made a statement denying
that he attempted to outrage his vic
tim
Ford's crime aroused the greatest in
dignatiOn ia this city and lynching was
white country girl about 16 years of
age who lived with her parents about
a mile from the city limits She was
tending q COW but a short way from her
home when accOsted by her slayer who
attempted to criminaly assault her
She desperately resisted him and
terrific struggle between the two en-
sued, during which the negro cut sew
eral ugly gashes across the throat of
his victim with a knife The girl's
screams brought assistance from her
family Who found her bleeding and ex-
hausted from the wounds She died
almost Immediately without giving any
information about her assailant.
1T was several days before the police
succeeded in obtaining clues that seem
ed to fasten the crime on Ford. The
latter managed TO get as far away as
chase during which the prisoner jump
ed into the river in ain attempt to drown
himself. he was captured and brought
to the city. He at first denied every
thing, but finally confused first that
he murdered the girl and then that he
had made an effort to ravish her Ford
was about 80 years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

"a discussion arose at the committee
meeting in regard to privileges.
II move" said Mr.. A. X. Rodgers.
that the privileges of the week bring
at least S2,500''
Mai. Anderson-Iu give $500 for
the privileges during the week and
won't bring in any gambling devices,
nor fakes, nor drinking places. either.
That's cheap once when I had charge
of the privileges at the fair grounds q
man offered me So 600 for the fortune
wheel privilege alone for one week.
Geo. Lescher=This privilege commit
tee would like to know what it has to
sell and where the locations are. We
we've got.
Maj Anderson-You've got every
thing at the fair grounds. and the
committee viii have the grounds laid
out and let you know just the situation
early next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
lie oIVIo sooTETTEs.
They VIII Be Asked to Give Elabo-
rate Parades at the Festivals.

Captain Titus said at the meeting of
the committee of fifteen. IT don't
know that any of the civic societies
have yet been formally invited to par
Gcipate in these festivities and / move
now that an Invitation be extended to
all of them through their secretaries %
This motion was carried unanimous
~.
No people have more magnificent or
elaborate Wardrobes or are prepared to
make better displays in a parade than
the civic societies.
Every civic society in town is able to
set UP q splendid parade of its own on
short notice.
bow then if all Of the societies put
on their gorgeous attire and joined
either ia the big parade or have one of
their own
Last spring the I. o. O. F. gave a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
WORK ON The FESTIVAL
Another Busy Night For the
Committee of Is.
The Ladies Are Given $3.50 As
A Starter
For Their Floral Parade Day
Celebration Arranged For-Other
Features.

Three women with their sweetest
smiles and most determined minds APP
peared before the committee of fifteen
at the council chamber last night and
asked for $50 with which to get
start on their flower parade for festi-
val week
Even the obdurate Mr.. Rodgers went
down before them
The committee from tie ladies con-
sisted of Mrs. A. Sprague, Mrs O. IT.
Briggs and Mrs. M. "a. DarIoW.
Mrs. DarlOW introduced the subject
and was ably seconded by Mrs
Sprague, who said
"Of course we are willing to work.
and we always do, but we need money
we think about $500 Now if YOU Will
raise $50 we viii raise an equal
A. K Rodgers told the ladies the
other day that it would be impossible
to help them financially This is
problem that win confront us all along
and Z don't know where the money is
to come from was told the other
day by a lady who knows all about
flowers that sheet of paper costing i
cent would be sufficient for "A flowers
and the flowers could be sold for 1
cent each ON the streets. Everybody
would buy flowers. / believe that any
ladies' club that has a mind to take
hold of this idea could make money by
it, So far as this committee is con-
cerned, you all know that for every dol
ltlL we nave. we nave a pace TO put
three. IF there is any way to make the
floral parade q success and the very
best one Of the entire week, the women
can do it. I tell you it is going to be
the day Of days, the greatest parade
Topeka ever saw
Mrs. sprague-yveu. if it is going to
be such an important event, why not
help us2
AR. Rodgers was a little bewildered
for abOut five seconds, but FASTENED to
explain that the other members of the
committee We're unfortunately not so
enthusiastic as he was.
capt. Titus-I think we ought to
help the ladies i'm this enterprise, but
they ought to give us another week i'm
which to find out just what we can do.
to the finance and display committees.
Mrs. Briggs-I wish to say that the
ladies want an answer OF some kind
tonight. We have had two meetings
and we want to know before we have
many more whether we are to so
ahead with this or drop it. If We have
to furnish all our own money and do
all our own work, and all the women
are as handy as / am at making paper
flowers, and we have no one to show us
how-We viii have a magnificent pa
rade-nCt
Mr. Greenwald-This is an enterprise
that we ought to help an we can. The
ladies are willing TO work, and as it is
one of the most important events of
the week 7 move that we appropriate
/ $50 as requested make this a sub
stitute for Capt. Titus motion.
Capt Titus am glad of such a sub
stitute and viii gladly second it.
This substitute was carried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

Gen. Bradford had two or three re
ports to make
III have received a paper from the
Newspaper West he said, that is not
altogether encouraging so far as the
authors tournament is concerned. The
paper has declined to print the arti-
cles that would be turned in for the
tournament
ST have also received a letter from
Gen o. O. Howard's secretary in which
he says that Gen. Howard viii be very
busy at the time of the festival in
reading the proofs of his personal me
mOirs and cannot come.
REV. Robert Mcintyre of Denver
cannot come, but 1 was at Ottawa last
week and met viii j. Saphar of Phil
adelphia, the well known recitationist
and he has consented TO be here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
Personal and Social Items.

Mrs W s Parkhurst has returned
from q visit to LeavenWorth.
Mrs. Joab AIulvane is expected home
from Ottawa.
One of the popular vinewood parties
Will be enjoyed July H. another AU-
gust T. and another August IS.
Miss Zoe Fink has some to Usage
City to visit relatives during the sum
naer-
Mr. Bert Lemon entertained as his
guests two days this week his mother.
Mrs. Lemon, and sister, Miss Grace
Lemon Of Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Martin Ehart of Leavenworth
attended the Schafer-Duning wedding.
MI w Littleheld is in Pennsylva-
MIA.
Mrs. w. H Sweezey is in Detroit,
Mich, where she was called by the i'll
ness of her mother.