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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
AUCTION SALES.
pv q III. Lunt, Auctioneer.
rT,RUgTEE's SALE OF FRAME COT.
TAGE AT FOsTORIt, ALEXANDRIA

rT,RUsTEE's SALE OF FRAME COT.
TAGE AT FOsTORIt, ALEXANDRIA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Bya virtue OF certain deed Of trust, dated
NAV "a. 1900. and recorded in Deed Book
No. 1O3. page 139, one Of the Land Records
OF Alexandria county, Virginia, and at the re-
quest Of the party secured thereby, the under
siened trustees will offer for sale by public
auction In front OF the premises, on
SATURDAY
the 26th day OF April, 1902,
ss the hour OF five oc'ock P. M., the follow
ing described land and premises, situated in
Alexandra county, Virginia, and known and
Designated as lots numbered eight (S) and
nine (9), in squsre numbered two (2) in the
subdivision kaown ss Fostoris, together with
the improveme ts thereon, consisting OF o
frame cottage OF D rooms and cellar.
Terms sale: 0ne-third cash, balance In
one and two years. at 6 per cent. All reve-
nue. stamps. convey sncing and recording at
the purchasers cost. A deposit OF one hun
dred dollars will be required at the time Of
sale. Terms to be fully complied with with
In fifteen days, otherwise the trustees reserve
the right to resell at the cost and risk OF the
purchaser, after five days notice.
W. Z. H0GE.
Trustee, 915 La. Ave-. Washington
WILLIAM e. ABBOTT
7 Trustee, 1919 Pa, Ave-. Washington.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
THE NEGRO IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Gilbert democrat OF Kentuck

Mr.. Gilbert (1em0crat OF kentucky
made speech 10 the House OF Repre-
sentstives yesterday defending, as be
announced, bis State from the asper
slons that had been cast upon 1t by Mr..
Gillelt, of Massachusetts, and Mr.
Bromwell, OF Ohio, and oertsin news.
papers with reference to the treatment
Of the negro In that State. "There is
not white girl in Kentucky. Of the
meanest, lowest, most ignorant station
of life," be said, that would not
marry the lowest, meanest, white man
in the world rather than the mott cul-
tiystsd and educated negro In the
county,"
lie called upon the republicans to
quit their hypocritioal cant and rot
about tsibt OF blood. When there
was a colored man in this House from
South Carolina. he asked. did any re.
publican OF this House invite him to
lunch? To bis home ? mo you did
not. You will tall us how to treat the
negro, but you won't practice what you
preach" He turned his attention to q
statement he accredited to Mr.. Brom-
we'll, of Ohio, that the people Of Ken
lucky were ssvsges. He said there
was more crime in Cincinnati alone, or
in Boston, than there is 10 the whole
State of Kep ptucky. He referred to the
tres tmeDt accorded to the men, who.
charged with the murder OF Ken
lucky official, made their way to the
north and were everywhere met with
open arms and smiles and the waving
of bandkerchieis.
Mr.. Gillett, OF Mass, replied to Mr..
Gilbeit He s0mt,ed that there was q
prejudice & aiost the negro In Masss-
cbus t'e, but said that be did not think
the SsLtn should force their abhorrenoe
II the negro on every one. In view OF
the adherence, the feeling OF repul-
sion OF the Southerner for the negro,
he expressed sstonishmeot at the
great number of mulalt )es In the South.
Booker L. Washington was dragged
into the discussion by Mr.. Bartlett,
democrat, OF Georgia. He asked Mr..
Gillett il ii were not true that be had
been turned away from Boston hotel
because of his color.
Mr.. Gillett replied that it was not 10
Boston, but in Springfield, his home,
that the incident happened, and that
be had only been turned away, as any
other man would have been, when the
hotel was filed.
Mr.. Gilbeit charged that Mr.. Gillett
was dodging the question, and be
asked him il he had ever invited an
negro ID his home.
mo, never have" he replied, "but
l would not be 30 mean as to critlclse
any man who did,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF THE
april I'd

IN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Take notice that special election will be
held in this city on THURSDAY, May ~,
1902, for the purpose OF submitting to the
qualified voters Of thls city the question Of
issuing city bonds TO the amount OF fifty
thousand 100, ,0OO) dollars for the purpose Of
making street and sewer improvements, and
for tho purpose OF improving the city gas
works.
The polls will be open at the usual yo.ir g
places nom sunrise TO sunset, and all persons
qualified to vote at any election for State offi'
GERS, shall be entitled to vote.
The ballots used at said election viii con.
tain the words "for the Issue Of fifty thou
ssnd (50,000) dollars Of public improvement
bonds" and against the issue Of fifty thou.
sand 50,000) dollars OF public improvement
bonds" and those voting for the Issue Of said
bonds shall erase the words against the issue
of fifty thousand (50.000) dollars Of public
improvement bonds" and those voting
against the issue OF said bonds shall erase the
words "for the issue Of fifty thousand 100,
0O0) dollars Of public im?rovment bonds"
The said election will be conducted IN the
same manner as the election for State officers
is conducted.
By order Of the City Council Of Alexsndris.
Teste: DANIEL 3. STANSBURY,
| spr17 I'd Cork c. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22

GAMBLERS FINED.-A large number
OF gamblers were fned $50 each ir the
Police CouIt 10 Richmond on Saturday
and to many of them the small punish
mert was a pleasant surprise. A few
weeks since Justice Crutcbfeld an
uouDced that In all future gambling
cases which came before him he would
i'm pose fine of 500 aud possibly send
the proprieiors OF gambling houses to
isil, 10 addition. Ga Saturday he ex.
olsined that 10 imposing the fines OF $50
each he did 60 because the crimes
charged antedsted these cases. In con-
neclion with Saturdays fnes 1t Is IL
terestiug 10 note that there came no
case which would permit of test ol
the Supreme Oouit deci,ion as to the
800 Limit on poker.plsyiDg and tae
question OF gambling. 1t was also
snown that there Is not, and has moi
been within the last week or 90, sin
Gle case where a gambliag house pro.
prietor has conducted his place, ano
therefore Richmond Is clearer OF thi'
evil than for many months past. Ii
other words. gambling has stopped nat
and the police have orders to I'm me
'diately stop any sort Of gambling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
A Valuable Medicine

SObkos anu OtAo1 ~
~ have not the slsbtsst hesitapcy
10 recommending Cham berlsin's Cough
Remedy 10 oil who are suffering from
coughs or colds," says Chas. M.
Crsmer, Esq., well known watch
maker, of Colombo, Ceylon. ut hss
been some two years since the City
Dispensary first called my attention to
this valuable medicine and / have re.
peatedly used 1t and it has always
been beneficial. 1t has cured me
quickly Of all chest colds. II is ca.
pecially effective for children and 1t
seldom takes more than one bottle to
cure them OF hosrseness. have per-
suaded many to Try this valuable
medicine, aud they are all ss well
pleased as myself over the results"
For sale by Richard Gibbson druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22

FELL WHILE LOOPING THE LOOP"
Persons who gathered In the Madison
Square Garden, 10 New York Saturday
night to watch the attempt OF Harry r.
Pollay, Of Syracuse, to "loop the loop"
80 act which forms the principal fea-
ture of the daily performance, witness
ed an accident that nearly resulted In
the death OF the venturesome rider.
AS 1t was he escaped with q badly
sprained ankle and o severe shaking
up. Pollay, who for several years has
been trick bicycle rider, had been en-
gagged to act as substitute for Diavola,
who goes through the perilous ride
twice daily, and had been practioipg at
the Sea Beach Palace, at Coney leland,
for the last two weeks on an inclined
track. He started down the track OF a
speed estimated at little less than &c
miles an hour and guided bis wheel
safely into the loop. As the machine
began to turn the tremendous pressure
Of the curve pulled the rear wheel of.
The machine collapsed and the help
less rider was whirled to the top OF the
curve and fell dittsnce OF % feet t.
the track below, breaking the plsnking
with the force of his fall. The by.
standers rushed to where be bad fallen,
believing him to be dead, but to their
surprise no sat up and began rubbing
his ankle. He was trifs stunned aod
badly shaken up, but beyond this sus'
tanned no Injury. After few minutes
he was assittsd out ot the ring, limpinl
painfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
the third day Of May, 19O2,
apr11td
By Samuel n. Lunt, Auctioneer.

By Samuel II. Lunt, Auctioneer.
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID from James II. Moore to the trustees OF
the Mercantile Railway. Building and Loan
Association Of Alexandiis, Vs., dated on the
26th day Of January, 1898, recorded 10 Liber
A, No. 6, page 222 of the deed books Of
Fairfax county, Va, tbe undersigned, who Is
the trustee authorized to execute said deed
Of trust, at tho request Of said association by
order OF It's board Of directors, six months do.
fault having been made in the payment OF
dues premiums, fires and interest rs secured
by said deed of trust, will offer for sale at
public auction In front Of the Market House,
Royal street entrance. Alexandra, Va, on
MONDAY,
the 9th day OF May, 1912,
at ~ o'clock M., that LOT OR PARCEL OF
LAND known as Lot No. II in Block No.
%, in New Alexsndris, Va. Said lot Is i'm
proved by Q dwelling house and numerous
out-houses, including barn.
Terms Of sale: Cash sufficient to pay the
costs OF executing said trust, including five
per cent commission to the trustee, the sum
Of $216 90 due said association, any taxes
and levies that may be due, and the residue
upon credit Of six months bearing interest
and secured by deed OF trust.
THOMAS J. FANN0N, Trustee.
apr5 fay5Ws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
Neglect Means Danger.

Dsn't neglect billioumess and constipation.
Your health will suifer permanently IL you
do. CeWltps Little Early Risers cure such
cases. M. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the most
satisfactory pills ever took. Never Rripe
or cause nausea" For sale by z. 8. Lead
beater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
INDEPENDENT MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE CO.,
OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.
Chartered Jan. 1869.

A safe homo company that has always
settled losses equitably and promptly. Losses
paid in 80 years $119,O00. For insurance
apply to:
Jas W. Roberts, President, Alexandra; W.
II. May, Alexandria W. P. Graves, Alexsn.
dria; J. N. Gib5s, Mt. Vernon: A. Lewis
Lukens, Accotink; NJ. d. Hall, Burke's
Station II. P. Dodge, Manassas; e. j.
Nichols, Philomont; DR.. z. L. DetwileI,
Herndou Geo. L, Kenyon. Vienna; Geo: 3.
Ives. Falls Church; J. NJ. Thorne, Falls
Churcb; ]. n. Hoge, Washington, D. Q.
Directors-R. II. Tyler, Haymarket; Oscar
Baker. Washington. d. c., Agents, or
COURTLAND LUKEN6, secretary,
Office, 119lb 6. Royal st., Alexandria, Va.
oct7 Tyr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over sixty years
by millions of mothers for their chill,
dren while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softeOs5
the gums, allays all pain, cures wlna
collie and is the best remedy for ID,
arrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and AJAX for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
ByR. F. Knox, Auciioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID made By Peter z Pullman, ct ux ct al
to John Aitehesen, bearing date on the 10th
day of June, 1898, and OF recor1 In the land
records OF Fairfax county. Virginia, In Liber
B, No 6, page 10 and st The request OF the
psrty thereby secured, default having bean
made In the payment OF the debt secured In
the said desd of trust, the undersigned trus-
toe will offer for sale at public auction, on
SATURDAY,
the third day Of Msy, 1902,
at the Royal street entrance to the Market
Building, in the city Of Alexandra, Virginia,
at IL o'clock NJ, ALL THAT LOT OF
GROUND with the THREE pRICK TENE-
MENTS thereon, Nos, =, 3 and 4, in the ssid
county Of Fairfax, and bounded as follows, to
wit:
Beginning on the south side of franklin
street fifteen (15) feet west of the west limo
Of Alfred street extended south, and running
thence west on Franklin street forty-hve (45)
feet thence south seventy.t6o (72) feet to
an alley ten (10) feet wide; thence es.t en-
said alley forty five (45l feet; thence north
seventy-two (72) feet to the beginnirg, with
all spourtenanoes.
Tens Of sa o: Cash. All cost OF convey
sucing at the expense OF the pnicbaser
JOHN AJTCHEeON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Taekett, Baker & Co.
Something New.

We have been telling you from
time to time that we intended to
make this store the buying center
for Alexandria. We have now in
troduced HOUSE GOODS DE-
PARTMENT and you will find
many things at less than you have
paid before.
Turkish Bath Soap &c.
Palm Oil Soap &c.
Carbolic Skin Soap SC.
Ioc Machine Oil SC.
Heather Sink Cleaner &C.
Hole Mouse Trap sc.
Double Blade Revolving Egg Beater SC
1900 Double Point Tooth Picks &C.
Large Cube Pins &c.
All Linen Handkerchiefs SC.
Nickel Finish Carpet Hammer Ioc.
Nickel Finish Carpenters Hammer,
full eye, Ioc.
Folding Hair Curriers', each one In
box, Ioc.
3 Cakes Fine Toilet Soap, with latest
rag time song set to music, 25c.
Ladies' Corded Luggage Bag IS and
soc.
Full Size Lathing Hatchett Ioc.
yards Real Torchon Lace for Ioc.
Extra Good Backing Brush Ioc.
Extra Good Backing Dauber Ioc. f>
Nickel Call Bell Ioc.
Paper Pins (2oo) &c.
Wire Coffee Strainer Ic.
Small Wood Mustard Spoon &c.
Laundry Wax &c.
boxes Tacks for SC.
Round Beech Wood Bread Board roc.
Pattern Potato and Fruit Press 2oc.
All Metal Window Cleaner Ioc.
Handsome Indian Handmade Clothes
Hamper 81. so and S2.e5. Can't break.
Infants Long Basket soc. Can't break.
Ladies' Sewing Baskets 10 and 3oc.
Can't break.
Pure Feather Pillows 69c, 7sc, CSC and
$r.S each.
100 Dozen Shirt Waists from 25c to S..
Don't imagine we can't fit you. These
waists are made to FIT.
81 patterns of Shirt Waist Silk, real
beauties.
Beautiful Silk Lawns, new pulled eff
fects. You will not see them else
where, soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22

TNHE undersigned representing onetentb
l. Of the whole capital stock Of the KRE-
TOL CHEMICAL COMPANY here give no.
tce of q special meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Kretol Chemical Company to be held
in Alexandria, Va, corner trince and Fairfax
streets, on the Doth d AY OF MAY, 1902, at
430 O'Clock z. NJ, for the purpose Of reor-
ganiz stion and such other business as may
come before the meeting.
w. NJ. STARE,
aprf7 I'd Z. W. BROWNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
RxR. Knox. Anctionser.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
ID dated July ] 8, 1896, and recorded in
Deed Book No. 36, page 402, Of the Land
Records Of the city of Alexandra. Virginia,
executed BY William @. Kinball ard wife to
Lewis Nick. Bell and others, trustees Of the
Alexsndhs Perpetual Building Fund Associa.
ton, the undersigned trus ees Of the said
association. will, at twelve O'clock NJ, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
SATURDAY,
Oh y hDN
thu 0Rth dav of Ipril. 1901.


seA at public auction, for cash, the following
resi- estate, situated In the city Of Alexandria,
vipinis, on the north side Of Queen street,
between Payne and West streets, and bounded
as follow: Beginning ON the north SIDE Of
Qneen street, 10 feet east Of West street, and
at the east line Of Baier's line; thence east on
Queen street 10 feet s inches: thence north,
parallel to West OF, IA feet, TO sn alley
10 feet vide; thence west. parallel to Queen
street, 16 feet, 5 inches to Bsiers lire; and
thencs south, parallel to West street, IA feet
to the beginning, together with the use OF tho
said alley, ard all rights and sppnrtensnces to
the said lot OF ground belonging.
Conveyancing at the cost Of the purchaser,
or purchaiets.
Will Sf%Ii4T NE; In5sT fi4 IsTHAM Trustees.
DANIEL RUBEN
AMI n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
INSURANCE AGENCIES.
ALEXANDRIA INSURANCE CO.,

CAPITAL PAID UP IN CASH $4,000.
Fire, Marine and Plato Glass Insursnca-
J. CLINTON sM0OT (of @. G. Smoot q Sons
Co.., President.
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
George 8. French, (sec. Alex. Fert. q Chem
ical Co..
Worth Hulash (of J. F. Carlin's Sons Co.
hsrdWsre).
Il. Burke (of Burke & Herbert, bsnker).
3. Baer, IT,, Clothing Merchsnt).
Ssml. H. Lunt (Resl Estate).
VIM. n. Helimuth (Hellmuth Bros.h
Nr Office Mo 102 south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
MEETINGS..

THE annual meeting of the stockholders Of
4 THE LOCKE COAL COMPANY, will
bo held at Its principal Office, III south Fair
fax street. Alexandra, Va, at ~ NJ, APRIL
29th, 1902. GEO. p. HAMLIN.
apr19 I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22
DRY GOODS.

DnA N0OAO.
q Nmeaa9 Ma@
10 That F1s:and SUITS
0-s@%- Our Southern Women.
N EW LINE
Just Received
Latest Styles
Short Waist,
Straight Front and Girdle at
$1.O0 Each.
Medium Short Waist and Girdle at
SOC Each.
Lot of Longer Wasted Corsets-s1.00
Goods to Close Out at 75c. SOC
Goods to Close Out at 800.
APPLIQUEBURE U and WASH
STAND SCARFS and Pill
LOW SHAMS, Each,
25, %, 80, soc to ST.. rs.
Bed Spreads,
Extra Values at SOC. 85c. s1.0O. 81 %
and 81 so Each
ALLENDALE SPREADS, very
light for spring and summer use,
at $100.
Fringed Table Cloths.
Plain White and Fancy Dark Col.
ors. at CSC, 75c S5c. S1.00, s1.25, S1.50
to $500 and g 80 each.
TABLE DAMASK, ,25c and SOC up.
Napkins.
Fringed, SOC to s10O; plain, 75c.
Sl.OO. Sl.Zo. $l.0O, " w, " 0O, 10 $o.UU
per dozen.
Full Line
WHITE WAIST GOODS, MADRAS,
PERCALES, &c.
Umbrellas,
75c, CSC, 81 ,25. $3.50. $1.75. $500 $3.50,
for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Full Line
HOSIERY, NECKWEAR. NEG
LIGEE, and DRESS SHIRTS.
A.C. Slaynaker,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-22

~ hNuuhi utCbluk VI tuo btOIAhoAh9Ao VI
Il THE LOCKE COAL COMPANY, will
bc held at Its principal Office, III south Fair
fax street. Alexandris, Va, at ~ NJ, APRIL
29th, 1909. GEO. p. HAMLIN.
spr19 I'd Secretary.
TNHE animal meeting of the stockholders
Il OF the PLAZA APARTMENT HOUSE
COMPANY will be held at the Office Of
Gardner L. Boothe, No. 128 Fairfax street,
Of May, 1902, at $3.50 p. m, for the purpose
Of eleoting board OF directors, and for the
transaetion of any other business which may
properly come before the meeting.
spr19 I'd B. ElBBADLEY. Secretary.
TyHE undersigned. representing one.tenth
l. Of the whole capital stock OF THE
RORICK AIR CUSHION TRUSS C0M'
PANY, hereby give notice Of special meet
Ing OF the stockholders Of The oorick Air
Cushion Truss Company to be held in Alex-
andris, Va, corner Princs and Fairfax
streets, on the 10TH DAY OF MAY, 1902,
ct 2 o'clock P. N. for the purpose Of Teorgsni-
zation and such other business as may come
before the meeting, W. ID, STARR,
apr11id Rw. BROWNE.
rTyHE annual meeting of the stockholders Of
Il. the MOUNT VERNON AND MAk-
SHALL HALL STEAMBOAT COMPANY
(Limited) will be held at the oompany's office
in Alexandria, Ill south Fairfax street, on
TUESDAY, the 9th day Of May, 1902. at 3
O'clock P. NJ. HENRY F. W00DABD.
apr14 w3wm Secretary.
TITO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE MAS.
Il SACHUBETTS BREWERIES CON-
PANY.-E office is hereby given that pur-
suant to the bylaws OF the company the an
nual meeting OF the stockho Of the MAS
SACHUSETrS BREWERIES COMPANY
will be held at 10 o'clock In the forenoon on
MONDAY, the 2Sth day OF April, 1902, at
the principal Office OF the company, No. III
south Fairfax street, In Alexandria, Virginia.
~ To elect board of nine directors OF
the company.
(2) To transact sucb other business as may
como before the meeting.
(signed) EDWARD RUHL, Secretary.
Boston, April 1, 1902.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

Ill-health in woman is generally trace able to disease of the delicate womanly organism. Many women have been re- stored to happiness by the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It estab- fishes regularity, dries weakening drains, heals inflammation and Liberation and cures female weakness. It makes weak women strong, sick women well.
 SI feel it my duty to inform you that had been sufferer for many years from nervous ness with all its symptoms and implications. . writes Mrs. O. N. Fisher. of 1861 Lexington Ave, New York. N. Y. UI was constantly going to see physician or purchasing medicine for this bearable. In the spring of 1897 my husband induced me to try Dr. Pierces Favorite Pre- scription. After taking one bottle and follow ing your advice was so encouraged that took then did not take any more for several weeks as felt much better but still was not com plsfeIy elsYed. l menced taking it again and felt that was improving faster than at first am not now cross and irritable, and have a good color in my face; have also gained about JoyE for am a new woman once more"
 The dealer who offers substitute for uPavorite Prescription does so to gain the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines. His profit is your loss, therefore accept no substitute
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent, free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 2I one-cent stamps for the paper-covered book, or 3I stamps for the cloth bound
 Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
N. B. MABSON INDICTED
FORMERLY A UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER.
c. B. Davidson, Late United States Deputy Marshal at Tuscaloosa, Also Under Bond-Alleged
 Witnesses Impersonated.

Birmingham, Dec. n.-(Speciall-M. B. Mabson, late United States Commissioner at Tuscaloosa. formerly of Montgomery and G. B. Davidson, late United States Deputy Marshal at Tuscaloosa also, were indicted by the United States grand jury at its recent session. the charges being presenting false claims and conspiracy to defraud the government. Both men have made bond in the sum of $500 each for their appearance in court. The gentle men were not arrested but came up to the office of the Marshal of the Northern District and filed the bonds, being in formed that the indictments had been found again them.
 The fact of the indictments has been kept quiet and it was with considera ble trouble that anything was to be learned concerning the case. It is understood that the charge in these cases is that wit nesses were impersonated in the court of Commissioner Mabson, persons not summoned appearing in the place of per sons whose names appeared as witnesses in the case
 The alleged fraudulent condition of af- frairs is said to have developed in the case of John Coleman. charged with vio- laang the revenue law. which was being investigated by the grand jury.
 The case arose in the court of Commls- sloner Nabson. it is stated, and during the investigation 1t is alleged witnesses whose names appeared and whose evidence was produced claimed never to have attended the trial or to have given testimony in the case, others representing them in each in- stance.
 The sections under which indictments were returned are No. 543S, charging the presentment of false claims and No. $40. charging conspiracy to defraud the government.
 Mir. Mabson was appointed United