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POLICE RECORD ASKED.
Captain Boardnan Queried as to Status
Of George Thomas.

Captain Boardman. Chief of Detec-
tives. received the following let
ter from Thomas F. Faruan. acting
marshal OF the Baltimore police de-
partment yesterday:
Il incIose you herewith the photo
graph and description OF George Thomas.
who was arrested in this city few
days ago, charged with the larceny OF a
horse. Upon being searched a check on
the Mechanics National Bank. of
Georgetown. d. c.. for s57. payable to
bearer, and signed George Thomas. also
a number of blank checks was found on
him.
Kindly have this man looked up. and
II known to any of your officers, kindly
send me his record, If any"
Captain Boardman has detailed num-
Der OF his men on the case.
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ROSSLYN DAMAGES $500.
Big Discrepancy in Saloon Owners and
Official Estimates of Loss.

The board of officers which investi-
gated the recent disorders at Rosslyn
Va, for which the soldiers of Fort
Myer are alleged to have been respon-
sibie has reported the damage done to
the saloon which the soldiers attacked
to be about 5000.
This estimate is understood to allow
a liberal amount for the fixtures. The
owner OF the saloon estimated his loss
at $1,000
Some Of tho soldiers who were in the
raid are still confined in the guard
house. but despite the efforts made.
there seems to be no way in which the
authorities can fix the responsibility.
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OFFICERS ELECTED.
Mr.. S. Thomas Brown President of Ar
iington Fire Insurance Company.

Mr.. s. Thomas Brown. president of the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Of Georgetown. was elected on Thurs
day president of the Arlington Fire In
surance Company. to succeed the late
Judge Walter S. Cox
Mr.. I. E. Shoemaker, of the Miller Shoe
maker Real Estate Company. of George
town. was elected at the same meeting
director OF the company. to fill cne of
the three vacancies caused through the
death OF Mr.. Gait DR.. W. W. Johnston.
and Judge Cox The other vacancies
were filed by Mr.. Norman Gait and Mr.
Alexander Legare.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
LOCAL STRIKE AVERTED.
Wages of Journeymen Bridge and Iron
Workers Advanced.

The wages of the journeymen of the
local branch of the International AS
sOciation of Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers were satisfactorily settled yes
terday without strike on the part
of :he men.
The men asked for scale Of 30 cents
per hour several weeks ago. the change
to take effect yesterday, the alternative
being the calling out Of the men. The
increase vas forthcoming and the men
went to work as usual.
There re about eighty members Of
the local .anch Of the union. Most
OF them are at present employed on
new building for local department
store.
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WILLARD SELlSLOT
TO HOTEL COMPANY
Property on Which Now Stands the
Fairfax Transferred Yes
terday.

4 deed was placed on file yesterday by
Joseph f. Willard and his wife. Belle
l.. Wyatt Willard, of Fairfax county
Va. conveying to the Virginia Hotel
Company The property located at the
Streets. The purchase price named is
81.
The lot fronts S9.S feet on Street
and 1270S on Fourteenth Street. J. J.
Darlington and Edward J. Stelwagen are
named as trustees for the Virginia Ho-
tel Company.
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PUBLIC WORK ORDERED.
Water Main Extension and Roadway
Improvements to Be Made.

The following miscellaneous orders
were issued yesterday By the Commits
sicuers OF the District.
That SO feet Of G-inch water main be
laid in the north side Of Quincy Street
east from Connecticut Avenue at an estl-
mated cost of SIPS
That the roadway of Ninth Street,
Broobland. between Providence Street
and the Bunker Hill Road, be improved
at an estimated cost OF $50. chargeable
to the current appropriation for repairs
to reads.
That the Tenleytown Road from Gal
weston Street to the summit of the road
At Nourse lace be macadamized at an
estimated cost Of 900. chargeable to
the appropriation TOR repairs to roads.
1903
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Runaway Boy Caught.

boy. giving his age as l6 years and
claiming TO live in Frederick. Maryland,
was arrested yesterday by Detective
Barbee at the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road station and is now held to await
his transfer to his home. He IS sup
posed to be a runaway. The father Of
the youth has been notified Of his arrest
by Captain Boardman. Chief Of De-
,nctiyps
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OFFICERS FOR COLUMBIA.
Local University Chooses Governing
Body for Another Year.

The following changes and additions
have been made in the medical faculty
of the Columbian University.
Dr. Walter Reed, L. 5. A., has been
elected TO the chair Of general pathol-
ogy.
DR.. Sterling Rufin, to the vacancy in
the chair of practice Of medicine.
Dr. Thomas Claytor, TO the chair Of
materia medica and therapeutics.
DR.. H. B. Deale, a professor of elm
ical medicine.
Dr. II. W Hawkesha, professor Of
clinical medicine
DR.. James Carroll, associate professor
of pathology and bacteriolOgy.
The largely increased facilities OF the
new Medical School building and the ad-
dition to the hospital will be Of great
Importance in the further work OF this
school.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

THoS j. OWEN & son, Auctioneers
TRUSTEES SALE or HOUSES Nos. 40s. 40.
il2, and ~ FIFTH STREET SOUTHEAST.
At THE ROOMS OF THE REAL ESTATE
EXCHANGE, No. 1914 F STREET NORTH
WEST.
Ry virtue Of a certain deed Of trust dated
January :. lJG2, and recorded in Libcr No.
-GS0, folio 100 et seq. one Of the land records
for the District Of Columbia, and NJ the rc-
quest OF the party secured, We will sell at
the rooms Of Washington Real Estate EV-
change No. 1874 Street northwest. on MON
DAY. THE 2sTl DAY OF july, 1902. At 1870
O'CLOCK =. VI. the following described real
estate in the city Of Washington, u. C.. 10
Wit: All Of lots numbered 10. 90, y. and -, in
the subdivision Of part Of square sij. per
plat recorded in Lbar No. ~, folio So of
the record OF the Surveyors office for the
District OF Columbia. sold subject 10 a deed OF
trust on each lot to secure the sum OF 81, 80.
Terms of sale-All cash in excess OF said
deeds of trust: 500 deposit required at time
OF sale on each lot. Terms to he
piled with in ten days or the property will
he resold at the risk and cost of defaultins
purchaser
SAMU Ell MADDOX,
Trustee. $40 Indiana I'VE.
THOMAS II. PlCkFDRD.
Trustee
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Dog Throws Bicyclist.

While riding his bicycle near Thirty
third and NJ streets northwest. yestcr-
day morning. Charles Morris, twenty
seven years Of age, OF Albemarle Street.
near the Canal Road. was thrown from
his mount by colliding with a dog and
was rainfully injured about the body He
was removed 20 the Georgetown Univer
slfY Hrcnital
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SAMUEL MADDOX.
Trustee. $40 Indiana ave.
THOMAS II. PICkFDRD,
sTs.,.-
THOMAS ]. OWEN 4 son. Auctioneers.
TRU USTEE'S SALE or NALU ABLE LOT IN
TAKOMA PARK, DISTRICT OF COLUM-

TRU USTEE'S SALE or \ VALUABLE LOT IN
TAKoMA PARK, DISTRICT OF COLUM-
BIA.
BY virtue of a certain deed OF trust bear.
ing date October {, 1895, and recorded in
Libcr 20Jg at folio l5S ct seq, one Of the land
records Of the District Of Columbia. and at the
request OF the holder Of the note secured
thereby. the und, rsigncd. surviving trustee.
will -cll at public auction in front of the
premises on FRIDAY. the 25th DAY OF JULY,
1902. At $50 O'CLOCK. r. NJ. the follow
ing described real estate. situate in Takoma
Park District Of Columbia to-wit: Part OF
lot twenty-nine (29) in block fourteen Gi) in
B +. Gilbert's subdivision OF blocks ten (l0)
and fourteen 40. Takoma Park. as said sub
division is recorded in the office of the Sur
yeyor Of the District of Columbia, in county
book o, page l3s, contained within the fol-
lowing mctes and bounds. viz beginning ut
the southeast corner OF lot twcnty-nine coo
and running thence weStwardly along Blair
Avenue thirtv-two and one half t32lO feet
thence nOrhCrly one hundred 900 feet to the
rear line Of said lot at point distant thirty
and unc-tCnth GOD feet westerly from the
northeast corner Of said lot. thence easterly
thirty and onc-tcnth GOD feet TO the north
east corner Of said lot. and thence southery
along the castcrly line of said lot one hundred
900 feet to the place ot beginning, together
with all and singular the improvements ways,
easements rights, privileges and appurtenances
to the same belonging. or in anywise apper-
tanning.
Terms cf sale: One third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the remainder
in equal installncnts in one and two years, with
interest at the rate Of per cent per an
mum. paying sem.dnnually, until paid, the said
deferred payments 10 be secured on the prop
erty sold or all cash. at the option of the
purchaser. \ deposit Of one hundred (loOl dot
lars will he required at the time OF sale. All
convcyancing ami recording of revenue stamps
to be at purchasers cost Terms of sale TO be
complied with within fifteen Q5l days from the
date Of sale IN default Of which the under
signed reserves the right to resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost Of the deiaultng pur
chaser after five t5j da"s reyious advertise
ment of said resale.
JOHN CRTrCilER, JR-,
Surviving Tru.tee-
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NEGRO ASSAILANT SOUGHT.
Seriously Injured John Ebert by Strik-
ing Him With Stone.

The police Of the Fourth precinct are
negro who. shortly after II O'Clock Mon
day night. struck John Ebert. fifty years
of age. Of 1888 Third Street southwest. in
the head with stone, inficting serious
injury.
After the assault Ebert was removed
to the Emergency Hospital. His injuries
were OF such a serious character that 1t
was deemed best to keep him for sew
eral days in that institution. Sergeant
Headley, of the bicycle corps, is work
ing on a promising clew.
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WORLDS BIGGEST WATCH.
Has Main Spring Twenty three Feet
Long

Long.
There has just been finished at the
American Waitham watch factory a
mammoth watch. the largest in the
world.
To build this gigantic timepiece cost
several thousand dollars and several
weeks time Special machinery and
tools were required for its construction.
The diameter of the pillaO plate is II
inches long and the movement is 2la
inches thick The balance wheel is 6i2
inches in diameter, and the brequet
spring, which controls its action. is 8
teet long, S-l00 OF centimetcr thick
and 2j-l00 Of a centimeter wide When
running the balance makes a vibration
in seven -tcnths OF second The pal
let stones are Of sapphire and exquisite
l. polished The actuating, or main
spring, is % feet long, 17-100 OF a cent?
meter thick. ard 20 contmeters wide.
The mammoth model is as completely
ieweled as a watch OF the finest grade
The plate jewels. which are as large as
the smallest movement made. or about
the size OF n nickel scent piece, are
fine rubies about ten lines in diameter,
but bushed with sapphircs. The polish
OF the Wheels pinions. and other steel
works is perfect. and the damaskecning
on the plates is most beautiful
The pendant and winding crown are
OF fine bronze. brilliantly polished
Every portion is made on the exact
scale Of the watch it represents No
dial has been made for this moveme mt.
as 1t Is designed to show not only the
action OF the tarin. but the stem wind
ing and stem setting mechanism as we'll
The movement stands on bronze
ard from its base 10 the tip
of the winding crown is twenty-six
York Evening telegram.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF CENTRAL INTEREST
Alderman Sweeney Presides
in Police Court.
Mayor Simpson Spending Vacation at
Atlantic City-Convicts
Taken to Richmond.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, July 15.--Mr John
T. Sweeney this morning presided in
the police court in the absence of
Mayor George l.. Simpson, who is
spending his vacation at Atlantic City.
The following cases were disposed of:
Silas Lee, colored, charged with assault
ing Jacob Jones. also colored. was fined
$3.50; James Richards, jr. charged with
discrderly conduct, was assessed a sim
liar amount; Wilson Reed. colored.
charged with beating Gina Jackson. also
colorcd, was fined s..
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
The Best Diarrhoea Medicine on Earth

That IS what Mr.. " L. Landcrs prominent
farmer near indianapolis, Ind. says Of Cham
bcrlain's Collie, Cholera and DIuhoca Remedy
Read his testimonial: 1t gives me great
pleasure to tell You how much Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera AMI DiarrAoca Remedy has done
for me. | have used it for nine years and I
iiink il the best medicine on earth 1t has
sayed my life several times. ! would not think
of being without bottle of it in the house"
For sale by Hchry Evans, Wholesale and Re
tail. and all druggists.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Estate Left TO Niece.

BY the terms -iof the Will OF Thomas
r. Brightwell. fled yesterday. ne leaves
his entire estate to his niece. Henrietta
Marie Brightwell. The will Is dated
February rs. 1889, and Owen Hall
Brightwell is named as executor.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Bought in for $4,000.

The deceased Barker, it is stated.
erected houses SO7 and 500 Eleventh
Street, which in 1887 or 1855 were sold
and conveyed to the Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company. Afterward Mr. Edmon-
ston says he purchased the property
from the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany for s26.090.
He denies as ridiculous the statement
that this property is worth Sj5, 900 or
SI5, ,000. The present value, he says. is
about $50 600. He further denies that
there was any private verbal agreement
in connection between him and the de-
ceased Barker in reference to trust
on premises 1l0G II Street
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William Bright and Edward Jones,
both white, who were recently convicted
in the corporation court of entering the
saloon OF Samuel Wineleld. and SEN
fenced to serve two years each in the
penitentiary, we're today taken by a
guard to Richmond. This is the second
term Jones has served in the peniten-
tiary, and. according to the law of the
State of Virginia, the circuit court of
Richmond will add fye years to his
sentence.
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BDMONS4ON ANSW BRS
suit AGAINST HIM
Litigation Over Premises
IIoo H Street Northwest.
Trouble Arose Over Disposition of Es-
tate of the Late James
w. Barker.

In his answer TO the suit filed against
Ella J. Stockstill and DR.. Howard II.
Barker. heirs at-law OF the late James
W Barker, to restrain the sale OF prem
iscs 1lOG II Street. Mr.. Gabriel Edmon-
ston denies generally the allegations
set forth in the complaint.
His answer gives detailed account
OF the transactions concerning the Bark
er estate. He is represented by At
torney William +. Mattingly
In the original proCco lings it was
stated that the complainants are the
heirs-at-law of the late James W. Bar
ker, and the defendant Edmonstn~ q
SON law OF the deceased.
Had Charge of Trust.
Mr. Edmonston. 1t was alleged, took
control or a trust upon the property.
which it was asserted was to be sold
under an alleged default 1t is claimed
by the heirs. h"~ever. that very little
is due to Mr.. Glmo' ston, and that the
heirs are entit.e. = an opportunity to
adjust the matter Drfore any part OF the
property is forced TO sale.
In his answer Mr.. EdmoBston admits
that he married Mary /. Barker,
daughter OF James W. Barker, but
denies that there were any fiduciary or
confidential relations between him and
the deceased other than those which
naturally exist between, father-in-l la W
and son-in-law. In 1875. he says Mr..
Barker promised TO convey to him
premises No SOS Eleventh Street. and
relying on this promise he erected a
dwelling upon It.
MIR. Barker did not make the
conveyance, but in 1880 decided the lot
to his daughter, Mr.. Edmonstons wife.
for which the defendant Edmonston
states he paid the deceased Barker full
lup
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Announcement has just been made OF
the marriage of Miss Annie Quigley and
Mr.. Edward Kelly. both of Washington.
which occurred in this city May "a last.
The ceremony took place at the par
sonage of St Marv's Roman Catholic
Church. and was performed by Rev. Fa-
ther II. J. Cutler.
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Translation.


Washington. d. c.. July ;, 1902.
"Excellency: In pursuance Of instruc-
tions from my government, I have the
honor TO transmit TO your eXcellency the
communication addressed TO the De-
rartment OF State by the department Of
agriculture. commerce. and industry Un-
der date of June q last, as follows:
Sir: I have. OF this day directed the
announcement of the following decision
The military government Of the United
States in this island having come TO an
end. and the circulars Nos. Y and y. re-
spectively dated April IL and June l.
1899, issued by the Division OF Customs
and Insular Affairs OF the War Depart
n.ent of Washington in respect to the
registration of American trade marks
and patents having in consequence be-
come void and null. by virture of their
text itself, since those circulars We're
issued for the territories subject TO the
military government of the military
forces of the United States, / have de-
-ided that patents and trade marks of
all description. printed matter, titles,
GDd labels, duly registered in the Pat
ent Office OF the United States. for whose
protection in this island application
shall hereafter he made from this date.
by filing the same shall be registered in
the department OF which I have charge
If admissible. upon obse; wing the proce-
dUre followed for the registration OF
those of other countries and upon the
payment OF $50 currency for patents and
OF $3.50 currency for trademarks.
prints, etc. that is to say, the same fees
es are paid by the other foreign and ma
tional marks and patents, in lieu OF the
one peso, currency. indicated with re-
gard to the American in said circular
No. 21
~ avail myself OF this opportunity,
etc GONZALO DE QUESADA.
ITO II. Z the Hon. John Hay. Secretary
of State OF the United States"
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SUIT OVER SCALES.
Restraining Order Asked Against Will
liam T. Redman

The Computing Scale Company
through its counsel. Church & Church.
yesterday filed suit against William +.
Redman. 10 restrain him from manufac
turing and selling certain Improvement
in spring balance scales. to which the
complainant claims the sole patent
right.
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Text of Correspondence.
Department Of State.

washington, d. c., July 9, 1902.
Sir: have the honor to inclose for
your information copy of note from
the Cuban Minister at this capital trans
hitting the regulations of his govern
rnent for the registration of United
States patents and trade marks in Cuba,
Il have the honor 10 be. sir.
Your ohedient servant,
JOHN HAY.
"The Honorable the Secretary OF the
Interior"
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LEGAL NOTICES.
SUPREME COURT OF TIE DISTRICT OF
COLI MBIA HOLDING 4 pROBATE

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLI MBIA. HOLDING PROBArs
COURT.-No. lo2id. Administration.
This is to give notice that the subscribers,
who were, by the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, granted letters of admin
istration the estate of Joha X. Dale, sr.,
have. with the appro~al Of the Supreme Court
0f the District Of Columbia, holding Probate
Court, appointed FRIDAY, THE lsr DAY OF
ACGU ST, 1902. AT 10 O'CLOCK \. NJ, as the
time, and said court room the place, for
malSfSg payment and distribution from said
estatt. under the Courts direction and control,
when and where all creditors ana persons en-
titled to distributive shares or legacies or
residue. are notified to attend, in person or
by sgent or attorney duly authorized. with
their claims against the estate properly
vouched.
Given under our hands this lSt Jay OF July,
JOIN II. DALE. JR.
Attest: LOUIS \. DENT,
Register o; Wills for the District OF Columbia.
jy2g.l6 Clerk of the Probate Court.
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. HOLDING PROBATE
COURT.-No. 10SSl. Administration.
This is to give notice that the subscriber, of
this District OF Columbia, has obtained from
the Pro5Itc court of the District Of Columbia
letters OF administration, d. b. n. the
estate OF John II. Woodwork. late of the
state OF Colorado, deceased. All persons hay-
ing claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vOuci.-
ers thereof legally authenticated. TO the sub
scrber on before the 3JiH DAY OF JUNE,
A. u. 1893; otherwise they may by law be
excluded from all benefit OF said estate.
Given under my hand this @1th day OF June,
1902. GEO. ;. CHASE, Bond building.
Attest: JOHN r. ROUZER,
Deputy Register of Wills Tor the District Of
Columbia. Clerk OF the Probate Court.
WM. II. robson, Attorney. E2.e.l6
SUPREME COURT OF TIE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. HOLDING \ PROBATE
CUURT.-ESrAIE OF MARY r. OVER
Ton. Deceased. No. l0SS2. Administration.
Application having been made to the SUI
prcIue Court OF the District OF Columbia, hold
ing = Probate Court, for letters OF adIuinistTa-
ton on said estate. by Mary \. Cullinan, il is
ordered this 2Sth day Of June, A. y. 1902, that
rotice be and hereby is given to the unknown
heirs at law and next OF kin OF said Mary X.
Oycrton and to all others concerned. to appear
in said court On MONDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF
AUGUST, \. ID. 1892, At 10 O'CLOCK A. ",
to show cause why such application should not
be granted. Provided this notice be published
in the Washington Law Reporter and The
Washington Morning Times once in each Ot
three successive weeks before the return day
herein uentioned-thc first publication TO be
not less than thirty days before said return day.
+. +. BINGHAM, Chief Justice.
Attest: JOHN 4. ROU ZER,
Deputy Register Of Wills for the District OF
Columbia Clerk OF the Probate Court
tv2.9.l6
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING UNDER
GKUt NJ SIGNAL. AND TELEPHONE CABLES.
Office Of the Commissioners ID. C., Washing
ton, ID. c.. July Il. EJ2-SEAI.ED PRGPoS-
AIS viii be received a; this office until l2 NJ.
SATURDAY, JULY o. 1902. for furnishing
Underground siGna and Telephone Gables for
the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph and Tele-
phone Service in the District Of Columbia dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 80, 1903. Sep
srate bids will be considered for the several
items enumerated. Specifications and blank
forms OF proposals may be obtained at this
office. II. b. F. MACFAREAND. JOHN W.
ROSS, JOHN BIDDLE, Commissioners d. c.
iEl5. .1J,2l
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DR.. and Mrs. w. r. Purvis left here
this evening for a sea trip to Boston.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16

DR.. William Gibson left today for
Bridger, Mon, where he will spend sew
eral weeks.
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Mrs. Eliza Gibbs. of Mansfield La. Is
visiting her brother. Mr. j. Sidney Dou-
glas, g13 Cameron Street
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Whlch occurred In this city Nav u last
The ceremony took place at the nar-
sonage of st. Mary's Roman Catholic
Church, and was performed by Rev. Fa-
ther II. J. Cutler.
Walter Robey and Charles Llovd
white youths about fourteen years. who
were recently arraigned in tho police
court on the charge of having com
mtted series of petty robberies in
this city. were this afternoon taken to
the reform school. near Richmond. Va.
The funeral of Mrs Ann V. Petit.
who died last Sunday morning. took
place at o'clock this afternoon from
her late residence. 31l South Henry
Street.
Allen Crump a little son of Mr.. f. L.
Crump. recently disappeared from his
home. and his whereabouts is as yet
unknown.
Among the Alexandria public school
teachers who are attending the Summer
School of Methods. now in session at
Charlottesville. Va. are the following:
Misses Fannie B. Smith. Pearl Hoffman
and Alice E. Thomas
Col. John S. Mosby visited a number
OF his old friends in this city today. He
is on his way to Baltimore. where his
daughter. Miss Pauline Mosby, Is i'll
with appendicitis.
Mrs. Eliza Gibbs. of Mansfield. La. Is
visiting her brother. Mr.. J. Sidney Dou-
glas, 913 Cameron Street.
DR.. and Mrs w r. Purvis left here
this evening for a sea trip to Boston.
Dr. William Gibson left today for
Bridger, Mon. where he will spend sew
eral weeks.