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The age-herald., 1897-12-17

and his docket showed that she was legally in custody but three days, while the sher- iff's feed account shows that he collected for twenty days board for her in jail.
 I then hunted up the docket of every justice of the peace who has acted in beat 2, (opelixa) since the commencement of MT. Gibsons term as sheriff, and could find no record of any other prisoners for whom he collected board in jail.
 From the acting justices of the peace and such other justices as acted during MT. Gibson's term as sheriff, learned that it was their almost universal custom to make their warrants in criminal cases re- turnable to the county court.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
CUNNINGHAM BUTLER.
Wedding Last Night at Florence Land Company
 To Be Reorganized.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, Dec. 1G.-J. J. Cunningham, a son of Representative Cunningham, of this county, was married tonight to Miss Blanche Butler, at the home of the brides father, near Center Star. Both promi- pent in county society circles.
 The Florence Land, Mining and Manu- featuring company will probably be reor- ganized at date in the near future. The company went into the hands of receiver several years ago, and the assets sold to satisfy creditors, and by them bought in. It is understood now that a majority of those creditors have signided their wiling ness to go into the reorganization scheme. and that the concern will be organized upon the basis of their claims. The company holds the title to much city and adjacent property
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
Directors Elcoted.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-HeraId.
 Columbus, Miss, Dec. 16.-The Colum- bus, Fulton and Northern railroad was or ganized here today by the election of the following board of directors: Hon. New man Coyce. president and general counsel: ]. w. Buchanan, vice-president; J. T. Sen ter, secretary; J. M. Walker, David John son, T. B. Franklin, M. B. Walker. W. O. Fitzgerald and Thomas ONeill. The in tention of the company is to build line from this city to Nashville, Tenn, via Full ton, Miss, and Pittsburg Landing. Tenn.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
Passed the Senate

Atlanta Ga, Dec. 1.-The joint resolu- tion by J. Knowles, of Fulton county, call- ing for a national supervision of quaran- tine regulations in Georgia, and calling upon congress to enact such laws which will perpetuate this plan, passed the sen ate today by a good majority. The resolu- tion passed the house several days ago.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
Chancellor BrIcken

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Eutaw, Dec. 16.-Grand Chancellor Chas. R. Bricken, of the grand domain Of Ala bama, Knights of Pythias, by request of Eutaw lodge No. 7S, made this lodge an official visit, and was royalty welcomed by all the brethren. He exemplified the secret work of the order on yesterday afternoon.
 All the leading people of the town called upon him, and his visit was an exceed ingly pleasant one. In the evening he de-
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

Paris, Dec. 16.-The Gaulois prints an in- terview with the Japanese minister here, in which he is quoted as declaring that Japan will not take any action with refer ence to the German occupation of the Kiao Chou bay without consulting the powers interested in the far east
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
SHERIFF CARSON ON TRIAL.
Charge of Habtual Drunkenness Will Undoubt-
 edly Be Proven.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, Dec 16.-The trial of Sheriff Carson was called this morning in the circuit court convened in special session. Judge Roulhac is presiding. The charge of habitual drunkenness in office. which was brought against the sheriff by the last grand jury, will undoubtedly be proven.
 After several hours wrangle, the venire was quashed and the case set for hearing Jan. Il.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
John Morgan Hanged

Ripley, w. Va, Dec. 16.-John Morgan was hanged here this afternoon. The drop fell without an untoward incident of any kind. Morgan broke down during the fore noon and spent the time in crying. He recovered sufficiently to go on the scaffold with composure.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
Former Premier Dead.

St. stephen, N. B., Dec. 16.-Hon. James Mitchell. solicitor general in the New Brunswick cabinet an6 formerly premier of the province, died at his home here to- day. He resigned the premiership last summer. owing to i'll health, but retained
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

Twice the usual amount of wheat has been sown in the neighborhood of Gun tersville.
 The Montgomery. Hayneville and Camden railroad is considered certainty, and in a short time work will be begun.
 The Mobile general council has appointed commission to prepare plans for the sew ering of the city and for obtaining an ado- quate supply of water.
 Hon. R. H. Clarke and MT. Henry Fonde will go as delegates from Mobile to the Tuscaloosa convention.
 Nearly all the cotton about Tuscumbia has been ginned and sold. Only few bales now and then are brought in
 The steamer Carrier arrived in Mobile with 1,Go0 bales of cotton from Selma-the biggest load of the season.
 Asa C. Allen has sold his general mer- chandise business in De Armanville to W. C. Maughum 6 Co.,. and rented to them his new store house.
 Selma has received 66OOo bales of cotton The 1000 mark will be reached.
 Mobile is considering the establishment of clearing house.
 The Troy council elected John Gamble city clerk and treasurer, and Tyre Carter marshal. Each receives a salary of $60o The mayors salary is s30o.
 The apple crop in Morgan county was light this year.
 The Rev. F. G. Mullen, of Renfroe has been called to the Baptist church at Ok anna.
 The new Mobile and Ohio branch road will reach Tuscaloosa by Saturday night.
 Mrs. s. S. Louisa Cochrane died Dec. IA at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perkins. in Franklin, Tenn. At the time of her death she was the oldest native of Tusca- loosa, having been born there in 1920.
 Tuscaloosa is preparing to welcome the river and harbor convention.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
President Frazier Resigns

Special to The Age-Heraid.
 Columbus, Miss, Dec. 16.-Dr. Robert Frazer, who for the past six years has been president of the Industrial Institute and College, today forwarded to the gov- ernor his resignation as president of that institution. The cause of his resignation is unknown.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Twice the usual amount of wheat has been sown in the neighborhood of Gun tersville se
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
No goods shall be left on our hands. They must go.
 ROSENSTIHL BROS.
 Jewellers, TIT goth St.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TablJ is. All druggists refund the money if 1. fails to cure 25c 9-23-slt
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

The Montgomery, Haynevile and Camden railroad is considered a certainty, and in short time work will be begun.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

livered in the Christian church a lecture on Pythianism, which was largely attend ed by the gentlemen and ladies of the town.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
VIII Not Take Action

his place in the cabinet He was born in 1S96
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

The Mobile general council has appointed a commission to prepare plans for the sew ering of the city and for obtaining an ado- quate supply of water
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

Hon. R. H. Clarke and Mr. Henry Fond' will go as delegates from Mobile to th' Tuscaloosa convention.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

Tuscaloosa is preparing to welcome t river and harbor convention.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

The new Mobile and Ohio branch road will reach Tuscaloosa by Saturday night
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

Mrs. s. s. Louisa Cochrane died Dec IA at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perkins in Franklin, Tenn. At the time of her death she was the oldest native of Tusca- loosa having been born there in 1920.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

Nearly all the cotton about Tuscumbi; has been ginned and sold. Only few bales now and then are brought in
The age-herald., 1897-12-17

The steamer Carrier arrived in Mobile with 1000 bales of cotton from Selma-the biggest load of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The may flies have made their ap
pearance.
A called meeting of the Hydraulior
Fire Company will be held tonight.
The weekly meeting of Jackson
Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will be held
tonight.
Rev. Sam Small, the evangelist. will
preach in Trinity M. E. Church next
Sunday morning
The Central and the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum baseball clubs will
play game Of ball to morrow evening
at 4:30 o'clock.
TIE May Hop and Package Party to
have been given at Odd Fellows Hall
last night by the Junior Order of Me-
chanics was postponed on account OF
| the rain.
The ladies of st. Joseph's Aid Soce.
~ will be at ST. Mary's Hall Thursday
and Friday from to p. m. to receive
donations of food and clothing for the
| poor.
Before Gov. O'Ferrall reached Mt.
Vernon yesterday the lady regents had
an interesting ceremony of tree plant.
ing, six being planted on the brow Of
the hill.
The 6.months-old daughter of Mr..
ami Mrs. Charles Zimmerman, of Fair
fax county, died at the residence Of
Mr.. George w. Tyler, on Commerce
street, yesterday afternoon.
This city and vicinity were visited
last night by several thunder showers,
during which rain fell in torrents. For
time some of the streets were flooded,
but the sewers soon carried of the
water.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Charles II.
Howard and Laura Burdett, both of
Fairfax county, and to Isaac N. Glide
we'll and Susan Moore, both of Bruins
wick county.
A complimentary entertainment, con
sisting of athletics and vocal and in
strumental music, will be given by the
members of St. Andrews Brotherhood
gymnasium at their headquarters in
Sarepta Hall tonight.
Alexandria Council, Royal Arcanum,
received an invitation last night from
Kismet Council of the order n
Washington to accompany them on an
excursion to River View on the 18th
instant. The invitation was accepted.
The ladies of the M. e. Church South
will hold strawberry festival to NOR
row evening at Odd Fellows Hall from
s to 10 o'clock. A committee of genial
ladies will welcome all friends who
may attend, and pleasant evening is
promised.
An illustrated lecture will be deliv.
cred to plight at the Y. M. S. L. Hall,
on Duke street, by Mr.. E. D. F. Brady,
of Washington, assisted by Mr.. w. l..
Soleau, on the life of Napoleon. Mr..
Brady has won quite an enviable repu
tation as lecturer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

DEATH OF Mr.. SCHwAB.-Mr. J
Adam Schwab, son of Confederate Vet
eran Frederick Schwab. died at his
fathers residence, No. 1872 north Royal
street, yesterday afternoon few min.
utes before 5 o'clock of pulmonary
troubles contracted while in the EN-.
ploy of the Tolman Laundry, in Wash
ington. For more than ten years the
deceased had been trusted and faith
full accountant Of his employer. Eight
months since disease forced retiremen,
from his duties. With Christian forti.
tude he bore uncomplainingly his pro
tracted illness. Mr.. Schwab, who was
rs years of age, leaves a sorrowing wife
and three children, all boys. the eldest
being years, the youngest is months.
He was member of Oriental Council
No. 3l2, Royal Arcanum, of Washing
ton, ID. c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

UNIFORM RANK.-The regular meet
ing of Rathhone Company, X. of p,
was held last night. Two members
were added to the roll. An invitation
from r. e. Lee Camp Confederate Vet
erans to participate in the memorial
exercises was received and accepted. a
resolution was passed, thanking the la
dies who assisted at the late fair held at
Schuler's Hall. This company will at
tend the annual meeting of the Vir.
ginia Brigade which convenes at Nor.
folk on June 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

SENSATION ON KING STREET.-A de-
clded sensation was caused on King
street, near Pitt, few minutes before
eleven o'clock to-day by a rencounte,
which took place between Mr.. D. W
Steers, superintendent of the Home
Telephone Company in this city, and
MIR. and Mrs. Lee Kirby. Mr.. K. is the
city electrician. 1t seems that ill feel
ing has been shown on the part of Mr.
Kirby and his wife for some time on
account OF scurrilcus talk about the
latter, said to have been circulated by
MIR. Steers, To-day Mrs. Kirby armed
herself with rawhide and with her
husband proceeded OF hunt Tor the
alleged traducer. He was found near
Tackett & Marshall's store, when Mrs
Kirby produaed the whip and proceed
ed to lay blows on the object of her
hatred thick and fast. MIR. Steers en-.
deavored 10 defend himself, when MIR.
Kirby ran up and seized Mr.. Steers.
The latter disengaged himself from Mr..
Klrby's grasp and drawing a pistol
held it in his hand. Mr.. ]. M. White,
who was standing nearby, threw his
arms around Steers to prevent him
from shooting, when the latter told
Mr.. White 10 take the pistol. This he
did. Then Steers and Kirby engaged
in listcun, in which Steers was get.
ting the best of the fight, when Officer
Knight arrived on the scene and put
Mr.. Steers under arrest. The crowd
which gathered suggested that Mr..
and Mrs. Kirby should be arrested also,
and Deputy Sergeant Braxton Smith
was called upon to aid in securing the
parties. The trio We're taken to the
station house, but they were soon re-
leased upon their own recognizsnce to
appear in the Police Court tomorrow
morning. The affair created great ex-
element, large crowd gathering at
the scene Of the difficulty and still
larger one at the station house.
Mr. Steers called at this office to-day
and said he never uttered q damaging
word against Mrs. Kirby in his life,
and that the attack on him was I'm.
provoked.
CONTRACTS AwARDED-TheC County
Board of Supervisors yesterday made
the following contracts for road work j:
Jefferson district: To L. Allen, turn
ishing and laying brick at S,l2,5 per
thousand, and cents foot for $50
feet of pipe; to l.. ]. Collins, for 1000
cubic yards of grading at Is cents per
yard.
Arlington district. Ballston to Co.
lumba pike, to w. A. Rowe for grad
ing at $50 per mile; 500 yards of grad
ing near L. Aliens to l.. J. Collins at
Is cents cubic yard; grading from
Columbia pike to Wibert's to G.. K.
Rowe at $25 per mile, and clearing
Carlin Springs road, westward, at 81 so
per 100 cubic yards.
Washington district: Grading from
Wunder's Cross Roads to Mt Olivet
Church to J. f. Hagar for S34 so per
mile, and to l.. j. Collins for 800 yards
of gravel and stone near Carne school
house at IS cents per cubic yard.
The board will hold special mee'-
ing on May 25th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

SUIT FOR DIvoRcE.-Etta II. Yeager
commenced suit for divorce yesterday
in Washington against Lewis J. Yeager
Mrs. Yeager asks for q divorce on the
grounds of cruel treatment and non
support, and asks for alimony and the
custody of the child. She alleges that
on or about January 10, 1896, while liv
ing in this city, Yeger was arrested for
passing a worthless check on Mr.. Geo.
Young, with whom they boarded. The
wife made good the check by pawning
her iewelry and secured his release.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

A Policy MAN ARRESTED. Frank
Foster, who, the Washington police
say, is one of the most notorious GAM
blers and policy hackers of the District
of Columbia, was arres ed in Washing
ton last night and locked up. Foster,
after the breaking up of the policy
shops in this city, organized new
company with headquarters in Jackson
City. Since then he has been coming
money from the devotees of the game
IN Washington and this city in which,
it is said, he has runners"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

PERsoNAL.-Mr. W. N. Berkeley is
quite sick at his home on Prince street.
Miss Bertha Cheshire is seriously i'll
at her home, on south Fayette street.
Mr.. Albert Laycock continues i'll at
his home on Wolfe street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

A BIRTHDAY PATTY, celebrating the
eleventh anniversary of Miss Alice May
Jenkins, at the residence of her father,
Mr.. Samuel Z. jenkins, on south Royal
street, last night, was most enjoyable
entertainment. Childhood's beauties
and charms were appreciated by old
and young-the aged recalling past
days when they engaged in Juvenile
sports and giving to the forty-two hap.
Ply hearts present token of good
cheer. Handsome and valued presents
that Alice May will appreciate in fu.
ture years were bestowed. All present
enjoyed the beautifully supplied table,
music, dancing, children's games, and
reluctantly at late hour left with
pleasant memories OF May the eleventh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Edward Rowland, arrested by officer
Wilkinson, charged with assaultins
Frank Richards, was dismissed.
Mary Wood, colored, arrested by Off
Ger Wilkinson charged with leaving a
nuisance on premises formerly occupied
by her, was made to pay the cost of the
warrant and for the removal of the
nuisance.
Several persons, who owed small
balances on their license taxes and up
on whom warrants had been served
were dismissed upon settling the ar
rearages.
Night Report.-Last night was warn
and rainy. One prisoner and -four
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

REHEARsAL.-The first rehearsal OF
the music TO be sung at the Decoration
Day services at the national cemetery
on the Slst inst, was held in the Pres
byteriau Church, on south Fairfax
street, last night, and despite the rain,
a good number was present. The next
rehearsal will be held at the same place
next Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock, and
all those who have been invited to sing
are earnestly requested to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
A new LOT OF WASH GOODS.

Another new line of French Organdies in
pink, light blue, yellow corn color, white,
lavender, Nile, green and black at 25c.
A new line of Summer Corsets at SOC.
new line of Misses Corsets at Soc
We have also received another new line Of
yard-wide French Pcrcales which we are 60.
ing to sell at Tie. You can get as many
yards rs you want from the piec,.
We have more of those Curtains, 2 yards
long and 3G inches wide, at 1Oc.
Latest style in Ladies Collars and Cuffs.
We are going to sell for ten days a Black
Serge, 45 inches wide, 60c yard. For this
sale SIC.
Also SO inch wide Briliantincs for 35c.
Come and got one of our Csc Brocaded
Skirts.
Come in and look at our now Wrappers at
prices rs follows: 69c, zoe, Csc and $1.24
New line of Childs, Misses and Ladies'
Parasos just received. A special in White
Silk, with Fiounce, $1.5O. Without S1.25.
36-inch Long Towels in blue and white
and rod and white, sc
Turkish Towels for sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

PROPERTY SALEs.-Mr. S. II. Lunt
has sold to Mr.. Peter Astryke a house
and lot on the north side of Prince
street, between Patrick and Alfred, for
81 500.
Mr.. Il. w. Ballenger has sold to Mr..
F. w. Deeton house and lot on @ leen
street, between Columbus and Alfred,
for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

TERRIBLE TIMEs.-An old colored
man who was near the wharfwas asked
to .day what WIS going on in that neigh
borhood and replied Nothing down
this way sir; but, my Lord there are
terrible times up street; pistols, cow
hides, women and men all mixed up TO-
pether."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

DECORATION DAY.-Davis Post G. A.
r. has about completed arrangements
for the exercises to be held in this city
on Decoration Day. Hon ]. r. Gibson,
OF Tennessee, will be the orator and
Mr.. Pat. McCauli will make short ad-
dress. The religious exercises will be
conducted by Rev. l.. l. McDougle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
600 KING STREET.

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of t o
' Corporation Court of the city of Alex
andria on the It'll day of Msy, 1897.
Ellen Washington (who sues by Scott Akeis,
her next friend) VS.. John Washington.
Memo The object of this suit is to obtain
decree dvorcing the complainant, + Hen
Washington. from the bonds of matrimony
with tho defendant, John Washington.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, John Washington,
is q non resident of this State. 1t is ordered
that the said defendant appear here within
fifteen days after the due publication Oh this
order and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit, and that copy of this
order he forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette newspaper published in the city of
Alexandria, Va, once week for four sue
ecSsive weeks, and posted at the 'front.' door
of the Court House of this city.
Albert Stuart, p. q.
A copy-Tcstc,
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By T. CALLAHAN, D. C.
my12 Wiw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, May 12.-Thc stock market
opened with slight variations either way but
with general tendency downward on con.
tinued uneasDess regarding possible extont OF
the gold exports this week. The railways
displayed an improved tone and gained frac-
t;onally on liberal purchases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
GENTS FURNISHINGS.

A new line of Gents Furnishings Just re-
ceived. snch AS Collars, Cuffs, Drawers, Gauze
Vests, Fine Dress Shirts, Negligec and Per.
Gales Also Ties, Bows and Scarfs in all new
styles and colors.
Mons and Boys Socks in black, tan and
brown at Sc. These are specials which we
call your attention to and can be had at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

BALTIMORE. Md, May 12.-Flour firm
and unchanged. Wheat inactive and high
or; spot and month S11ha91a.; July II
asked; Aug 75aEi asked southern wheat bv
sample Sass. Corn strong spot and month
30lsa30A June 297sa30; July 30a30As
steamer mixed 27a27 "a southern white corn
80; do yellow 81. Oats very firm; demand
good No 3 white 26a27; No 2 mixed 231b
aga: Rye frmer No 2 nearby Hail y /;
No Western 41l5a42. Hay slow and easy /;
unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

The County Electoral Board met to-
day and made arrangements for having
the tickets printed for the approaching
election and discussed other matters
relative to the election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

A NNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
"A HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON
REAL ESTATE COMPANY-N is hero-
by given that the annual meeting of tho
stockholders of The Washington Real Estate
Company will be held in tho principal office
of the company, No. 313 King street, Alcxan-
dria, Va, on the FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE
(7th), 1897, at II 80 o'clock Il. M, for the
election Of officers for the ensuing year and
transaction of such other business as may
constitutionally conc before said meeting
Books for the transfer of stock will DO closed
on MONDAY, May 31st, to MONDAY, June
7th, both dates inclusive.
By order of the Board of Directors,
CT. RAMSDELL,
my12 wv Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section unsettled weather with showers To.
night and probably Thursday; southwesterly
Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
~ GOODS DELIVERgD TX Alex.
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, nth & F SITS, n. w.
WASHINGTON. d. c.

Tho offerings of grain to-day waro so light
as to barely warrant quotations and but few
sales were made Country Produce was also
quiet tn little doing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
WAISTS. WAISTS. WAISTS.

Another manufacturers great line of sam.
pies which number about two hundred goo.
We were lucky to get hold Of them. There is
not one in the whole lot which is not worth
81 and $1.25. We are going to sell them at
49c for one and 69c for the other Now is
your chance to get one of them before they
are all sold. With and without linen collars.