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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Personal.

Mrs f. II. Hawkins, accompanied
bv her niece. Miss Helen Lucille Doiah'
is visiting in Strasburg.
Mr.. J. y. Scale has been appointed
superintendent of transportation for the
Southern Railway to take the place OF
f. Z. Bets, superintendent OF car ser
vice. resigned. The appointment De-
came effective August II.
Chief Webster was back at his desk
this morning, having returned from ms
vacation. which he spent in Fairfax
county. -.
Officer Travers has secured position
in the Washington ticket Office on the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway. As stated in the
Gazette. he will resign his place on the
police force.
Miss Lucy Luckett has returned from
a three-weeks' visit to relatives at Rap
idan.
Mr.. J. Z. w. Timberman has return
ed from Atlantic City, where he spent
his vacation.
Mr.G. L. Boothe left today to spend short
vacation at Atlantic City. -,
The Misses PARROT have gone to Warren
ton to spend few weeks: MI.
Mayor Simpson left this evening for Bsltl-
more via steamer. He will return Oh Satur-
day. O.
Mr. Harvey Creighton and family Of Ger
mantown, Pa, are visiting relatives IN TINS
Engineer Smith and Driver Taylor. OF. the
Columbia fire engine, will return from
their vacation tomorrow, and resume tieiI
duties at 6 o'clock in the evening.
Mrs. f. A. Proctor and granddaughter,
Miss Violet Proctor and Mrs. j. F. Bireli
and son, Freddie, are visiting relatives in
King GeOr &c county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Market Wagon Struck by a Train.

4 wagon loaded with country produce
in charge Of Mr. Curtis, was struck by
a fast eastbound train at Hunters sta
ton on the Washington and Ohio branch
of the Southern Railway about o'clock
yesterday evening with disastrous re-
suits. Engineer Moore and Fireman
Cox saw the wagon when it reached the
centre of the track The former re-
versed his engine and blew his whistle,
while the fremen rang the bell. The
wagon, however, seemed to have stalled
and the train was soon upon 1t. The
vehicle was cut completely in halt, the
front wheels and horses going to the
right and Mr.. Curtis was thrown to the
left. 1t is feared he is fatally injured.
The contents of the wagon-chlckens,
butter, eggs and vegetables-were ground
up with the hind portion Of the wagon
The blood and flesh of the chickens,
smashed eggs and butter lined the track
for many yards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Tx-Mavor Strauss Ill.

Dr.. Martin Delaney, of Alexandria,
was called to this city Tuesday to con-
suit DIR. Hugh T. Nelson in reference to
the condition of the Hon. Henry
Strauss, ex-mayor of Alexandria, who
has been sick for some time at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Phil Leterman, his son-ln-
law. An operation was decided upon
and very successfully performed by Drs.
DELANEY. Nelson and several other
physicians of the city. The patient is
doing well today Charlottesville
Progress. -.
Mr.. Strauss many friends in this
city and throughout the State will regret
TO hear Of his illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Successful Operation.

The many friends of Rev. Father
Ahern. whose critical condition had oc-
casioned them much anxiety, will ex-
perience much relief when they learn
that the surgical operation to which he
submitted today is thought to have been
decided success in every particular.
Father Ahem has been ailing for sew
eral days with what proved to be the
much-dreaded appendicitis, and an
operation for his relief was found to be
inevitable. He was taken to Providence
Hospital, in Washington, where the
operation was performed with the result
as given above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
ANOTHER SUICIDE.
D cad Body of Ernest Travers Found
at North Wall of Colross-Took
Laudanum-A Large Crowd At
tracted-A CHASTITY Spectacle.

The second suicide in Alexandria
during the past nine days occurred
sometime during last night when
Ernest generally known as ''Stinger J
Travers swallowed laudanum and lay
himself down to die amid the weeds at
the north wall of the residence Of Mr..
w. A. Smoot, on Pendleton street, be-
tween Henry and Fayette. The empty
bottle at his side told the story and the
ghastly countenance signified he had
when found been dead for several hours.
About half-past ten O'Clock TINS
morning man named Ernest Layton,
from Stanton, who happened to be III
the neighborhood, saw Travers lying on
the ground with his head resting
against the wall, and surprising he was
a tramp approached him. Upon draw
ing near be discovered he was dead and
notified people in the neighborhood. A
group soon gathered around the liieless
body and identified it as that of Trayers,
after which an alarm was sounded and
people were soon coming from every
quarter of the compass. Travers had
doubtless been seen by people living in
the neighborhood, but he had attracted
no attention from the fact that the
ground in front Of the wall is often
used by people who want to sleep OF
debauches and is sort of rendezvous
for tramps. DIR. Purvis, the Coroner,
was notified and after viewing the re-
mains he decided an inquest was un-
necessary.
Trayers was in saloon in the north
ern part of the city about ten o'clock
last night. Later he was seen gong
north on Patrick street. He was then
apparently under the influence OF liquor.
1t is supposed he proceeded to the place,
where his body was found, swallowed
the drug and died some time during the
night. The deceased leaves a wife.
He was son of Mr.. Robert Trayers,
and, when boy, had the misfortune to
lose his left arm in railroad accident
on Union street. He for several years
had peddled fish on the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Runaway.

The horses attached to wagon beS
longing to Mr.. James Bowling took
fright while proceeding up Prince
street early this morning and ran away
When'at the intersection of Washington
street they started south on that thorough
fare. ran on the pavement on the west
side and colided violently with tree IN
front of Mr. Henry F. RObertson's resi-
dence. The impact smashed the wagon
and turned the horses completely around
70 The north. Several ribs of one OF the
horses were broken. Mr.. Bowling es-
caned injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Believes Work Shonld be Done Here.

A member of the committee on public
property Of the City Council in talking
to a representative of the Gazette today
said it had been demonstrated that the
repairs to the fire engine recently pur-
chased by the city from J. Dreifus *
Co., could be done in Alexandria, at
about eleven hundred dollars less than
in the northern factory where it is pur-
posed to send it. Others say that the
repairs can be much better done at the
works where fire engines are built and
that the facilities for such work are not
to be found either in this city or in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
The Garbage Trains.

Mayor Simpson has taken action IN
record 70 the nuisance occasionally in
Aicted upon residents of the western part
of the city by the detention of garbage
trains in this city. 1t is charged that
the receptacles are at times improperly
scaled and the efiluvium from them Is
disgusting. The police have been order
ed to exercise strict surveillance IN the
matter and to allow no more of such
trains to stand on Fayette street and
should the iron chests prove to be I'M
properly sealed the railroad company
will not be allowed to run garbage trains
through the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Case Postponed.

A case which has caused some gossip
has been on the docket of the Police
Court for several weeks. Is has been
nostponed from time to time and was to
have been ventilated this morning, Dut
when called was again continued until
next Monday morning. 1t seems that Il
man living in the western section oirhe
city charges married woman with lead
ing his son, minor astray. Inc CIR
cumstances in CONNECTION with the
allegation are Of a lascfyious nature and
tbe outcomeis anticipated with interest
nv those of morbid curiosity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Violations of the Game Law.

Since attention was called yesterday to
the shooting in the neighborhOod of this
city and the probable violation OF the
game law many have entered protest
against the slaughter Of birds out OF
season. The discharge of fowling pieces
was continued yesterday. Late in the
evening there was a fusilade in the coun-
" north Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Nelson Will Remain in Jail.

The rumor that another attempt would
be made TO have John Nelson released
from the county Jail on bail
pending his trial on the charge Of
having set fire to the gambling houses in
Jackson City appears to be unfounded.
As his trial has been set for next Mon
day week and an appeal would have to
be taken to the higher court on the
question. his counsel have decided to
drop the matter. He will remain in
Jail with his alleged accomplice, John
Tighe. until the time for tn trials ar
rives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Drank Gasoline.

1t has been said that certain people
whose passion for stimulants oiten drives
them frantic have been known to pick
up coal oil lamps and drink the fluid. A
dav or two ago resident of this city,
while in a desperate frame of mind
superinduced by overindulgence, Is
alleged to have picked up a can of gaso,
line and before he could be stopped
drank about a quart Of the contents.
For several hours he was in bad way.
When he revived he asked the bystanders
for LIQUOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Watch Recovered.

Yesterday Officer Smith arrested a
man named Jones Jonas charged with
stealing watch. Today the officer
went to Washington and recovered the
watch which he found in Futon's pawn
shop on Ninth street. Jonas isstill held
t. answer the charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Excursion Postponed.

On account of the threatening weather
the Relief Hook and Ladder excursion
to River View was postponed today till
the 26th inst. Tickets sold for today
will be good for the Goth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Interesting Address.

The address of Mr.. T. Kugimiya, a
japanese convert, in the lecture room of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South
last night was very interesting and was
listened to with much attention By the
large number of persons present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
ALEXANDRIA STEAM BAKERY'S
BREAD.
For Sale by all Crocers and at Stall No. %
Market If You Want the Best Insist on Your
Grocer Giving You Our Bread
We Wish to Announce
We Wish to Announce

the people of Alexandria that the purchase of the Alexandria Steam
Bread Bakery by June H. 1902 have spared pains expense
going plant putting thorough condition We state
without contradiction have UPTODATE bread bakery as
employing Alexandria bakers who
ceed making bread and will be that nothing
bread except the very best of all materials In this
the people Alexandria better bread than they have been
We ask all who wish Alexandria enterprise
insist the giving them Alexandria Steam Bread Bke Bread We
guarantee the quality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
,Jaw Train on Southern Railway.

On Sunday last the Southern Railway be-
Va, .he oneration of new service between
s.'m Work and Memphis To be known as the
NV. NV York Washington and Memphis Spec
ioi - This service will be operated over the
pennsylvania to W 3o o the W SGasTrn to
1 isyyi.lI and the Southern from Bristol to
11an,Dbis. Ii will take the place Of the train
hat Vas operated in connection with another
. .,,a ran from Washington and separated at
1I'. a, now being a solid train, carrying
:. a;n;ng ear from New York to Memphis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Alexandria Steam Bread Bakery,
A.D.BrOCkett&CO.
WANTED.

D.-EXPERIENCED MAN to
operate steam shovel. Apply Potomac Brick
Company, Addison, Va.
D.-EXPERIENCED MEN to
feed represses and for oflbearing. Apply
Potomac Brick Company, Addison, Va.
au12 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14

I, ;s stated that few Wild ducks have been
.oan on the river otiow this city within the
past two or three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
5lS King Street.

Henry l.. Shattuck, of Shellsburg,
Iowa, was cured of stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
wears. by four boxes of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had
previously tried many other remedies
and number of physicians without
relief For sale by Richard Gibson
DRUGGIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at $40 a. m. and sets
7:04 p. IN. High water at 4:39 q. IN. and
E.01 n IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-FO this sec
ton partly cloudy tonight and Friday with
local rains fresh easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14

The end Of the summer is drawing near and
dealers ale preparing for the oyster season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Manhattan
Shirts at Cost.

We are closing out the Manhattan
Shirts very rapidly-as we are only al
lowed few days to sell them at reduced
prices-we still have good patterns in
the white Madras, the coloreG Negligees,
also stiff bosoms. Now is the time for
you to stock up on these famous shirts
both for winter and summer wear.
The 81. so Manhattan Shirts
e essb' ...,'l...... to- $l.l-HC
The $500 Manhattan
SHIRTS sbd5 e d NC e d to S1.35
New standard patterns now ready,
also the September Designer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
White Bed Spreads.

We have about - more of those 75c Bed
Spreads of which you can take your choice
for zoe.
Also 80 of the same kind, which sold at 81,
to be sold at 75c.
36-inch Bleaehed Cotton to be sold at sc.
36-incli Brown Cotton, heavy, to be sold
at Sc.
One lot Of ladies White Shirt Waists. EN-.
broidery trimmed to close at 49c.
All Of our finer Waists at and below cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
FOR COLONIAL BEACH,
Dissolution of Partnership

Alexandria Va, Aug. -, 1901.
The firm Of DIENELT * WALKER has
this day been dissolved by mutual consent
John (. DieneIt having purchased the in
terest of Champe Walker. All persons in,
debted TO said firm are requested to settle said
Indebtedness with John A. Dienelt, and all
persons to whom said firm is indebted are re-
quested to present their accounts TO him for
settlement he having assumed payment OF
the same. John A. Dienelt will continue the
business in his name.
JOHN A. DIENELT,
anglia l5t CHAMPE WALKER.
GOOD CoFFEEs for sale at 12c, l5c, zoe
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

o. d. Pyle has horse that is entirely
too much Of a pet for the peace and
quietude of the family. Last Monday
morning the household was awakened
by an unusual rapping and visions of a
haunted house danced before their
sleepy eyes. Investigation showed the
cause.-the family horse-to be station
ed beside the piano in the parlor placid
~ gazing out of the front window at
the copious mouthfulls of luscious
grass. The animal has learned to open
the kitchen door and had come in some
time during the morning. 1t is barely
possible that with little training he
might be induced to come In every
morning and arouse the family with
the beautiful strains Of "Home, Sweet
Home."
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

During the past few weeks the kids
of this city seem to have acquired a
mania for using slung shots-bean-
shooters as they are pleased to call
them. AS a result there are numerous
crippled chickens and broken window
lights to be seen and some of our citi-
zens have felt the sting of bullet or
pebble from these instruments of tor
ture. Such weapons are clearly pro-
hibited by town ordinance and the boys
had better put the things in the kitchen
stove before their parents are called
upon to pay fine and use spanking
machine,
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26
AS near as we have succeeded in cato

As near as we have succeeded in catch
ing them the following people from Do
lores and vicinity are or have been in
attendance at the Durango Fair: H. B.
Wallace, w. H. Brumley, Sr. and Jr.,
John Wilson, John Reed, A. Kuhlman
and family, Chas. Mattson and family,
Miss Katie Dillon, Wilbur Stone and
wife, A. Granath, P. I. Outlet, Matt.
Hubbard, Miss 7. Linquist, Miss NJ.
Kolz, Mrs. ]. H. Treece, Miss Louie
Pyle, Frank Pyle.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

The pet bear broke his collar last
Wednesday morning and created some
excitement before he was finally caught.
Two ropes were put on him and he was
snubbed between two posts, but came
near chewing rope in two before a
chain was put on him. 1t is under
stood that the owners will have bear
meat when he gets little more fat on
him frame.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

w. d. Hinton and wife are visiting
in Dolores to-day.
Nearly all of the sick people are re-
ported improving.
M. r.. Wedell is hauling hay to the
Carver saw mill this week.
George Knoth was down from Hoggs
spur to-day trying to be sick.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

There wis sinhil fire at the sawmill
known as the Carver mill last Wednes-
day night. Fortunately for the owners
Aage Hoppe had not yet begun to in
dulge In pleasant dreams and discover
ed the blaze about 10 o'clock before it
had gained much headway 1t was
extinguished with but very little dam
age to the property.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Ladies do not fail to call and see
Richards Magic Stamping Pad. This
is new, simple little wonder which
enables you to stamp any picture or
pattern you wish on glass, china, vel
vet, silk, linen, ETC., ETC.. and no paint,
powder or lotion required. We are sole
agents. JOHNSON & WALLACE.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

THE STAR IL not begging any one to
take copies Of Its illustrated edition.
but ordinary local pride and enterprise
should cause Dolores citizens to see
that the entire edition is distributed.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

The beef cattle purchased by John
Wagner of Omaha, Nebr., will be
shipped from the stock yards in Lost
Canon next Sunday. There will be
about twenty cars of them and they go
by way of Durango.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

James and J. L. Morrison this week
moved their families from the cattle
range to their ranches near Arriola.
Getting rather cool to stay longer on
the range.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Mrs. Al Puett left today for Denver
In response to telegram announcing
the serious Illness Of her. sister, Mrs.
George H, HUT, wife Of the edltck, Of
the, Rico ,Newp,, The ydSetars give no
hope Or MIR. Hutt's recovery.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Mrs. NJ. l.. McGrew, who has been
visiting her son, Joe d. McGrew, and
family for some time past, returned to
her home at Durango on Saturday last.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Mrs. Geo. Hicks of Rico and niece
Miss Bessie Holland, who have been
visiting the family of Frank Hall, re-
turned to Rico to-day.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Leonard Lavender and wife, and
Mesdames Puckett and Miller visited
McElmo canon last Tuesday lin quest
of fruit for canning purposes. They
returned Wednesday.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

The newspaper man who undertakes
to get out an illustrated edition, with
out first getting lead pipe cinch on
the first cost of the thing is feol. We
are one of the fools.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

James Galloway got away from the
cares Of the fruit ranch in McElmo
canon long enough to spent Tuesday
night in Durango. It's hard for the
man who works to indulge In play.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Work on the new building Is progress
ing very nicely. The foundation Is In
and the walls begun. A force Of five
men is employed OF the masonry work
and two teams hauling.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Will Parsons of Rico, who has beer
visiting his parents Ed. Parsons anG
wife, departed for Durango last Mon
day to take in the fair.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Chauncey Morgan of Durango, prob
able Democratic nominee for district
attorney, passed through Dolores last
Wednesday enroute to Cor.ea on legal
business.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

The school board of District No.
will hold its regular quarterly meeting
in the hall at the school house next
Monday afternoon, September 20, at
o'clock,
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Mrs. ]. +. Smallwood is still confined
to her bed, but, although a very sick
lady, is doing as well as could be ex-
pected.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

John Wagner Of Omaha, Nebr., has
been in this vicinity the past few days
purchasing beef cattle.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Miss Bertha Hammond will have
her millinery opening next Friday and
Saturday, next door to The STAR office.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

The late weather has caused many
to purchase supply OF focal and change
underwear.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

M. Hubbard, Chas. Mattson, Frank
Pyle and p. II. Outlet returned to-day
from the Durango Fair.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Rev. Father Carroll of Telluride held
Catholic services at the residence OF
~. O'Donnell in the valley on Mon
day last.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

I'D. Hall had q good starter for a
runaway last Tuesday noon, but for
tunately no damage was done.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Call and see our line of Women and
Children's Coats and Mems fine over
coats. JOHNSON Il WALLACE.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Albert Wagner of Mancos is in thi.
city and employed as stone cutter OF
the Wallace & Hosea building.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

A large part of the people are com
planning of some sort of sickness, colds
being in the majority.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

1 have few fall street hats OH sal
at the residence of Mrs. F. E. Peakt
for few days only.
Mrs. J. G. BRUMLEY.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Mrs. George Leavell and sister, Miss
Anna Riordan, came over from Man.
cos last Sunday and are visiting theil
parents at Arriola.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

THE STAR overlooked the fact that
the family of II. H. Jones had moved to
town last week. They are domeciled
in the residence lately occupied by Mrs.
Haefeli.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

George Wilkenson and wife were
among yesterdays visitors from the
valley.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

A dance will be given at the Dolores
Opera House on election night, Novern-
ber 4. All election returns will be read
at the hall as fast as they come in.
The very best of music and a good time
for everybody.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

H. B. Wallace, John Wilson and
John Reed returned yesterday from the
Durango Fair.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Judging nom the way Durango
bound trains have been loaded the fair
Is enjoying u good attendance.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26
s. p. o. O. S. What is it2
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

By virtue of the power In me vested
I hereby call the Democratic County
Convention for Montezuma County for
the purpose of nominating candidates
for county offices, to-wit: One County
Commissioner for Commissioner Dis
trict No. 1, and one County Superin-
tendent of Schools to fill unexpired
termj to meet in Cortez on Saturday
the llth day Of October, 1902, at 2
o'clock p. m. Primaries for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to said con-
vention will be held in the various pre-
cincts on Wednesday, October the sth.
Precincts will be entitled to representa-
tion as follows,
Lower MancOs, ........... o
COrtez, 1855. ....t.A.A.....t.'.. 80. y
OOlOfeS, ..,i ~. .t.t.t.r..A..ts... 4
Upper Dolores, Observation-Disclosures. ~. J
Arriola,.. .yM -. ....st......s. 2
Upper Mahcos, .,...,,......,...... 5
McElmO, .....,...sv....x... !
~ ,..N %. D. ,PYLs, Chairman.
1t. NJ, TAvrca, Secretary.
The Dolores star., 1902-09-26

Harve Wallace, wife and baby are in
from the ranch OH Disappointment for
visit with relatives.