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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-12
rhe Case of isaac Hackley.

The case of Isaac w. Hackley, col
orcd, who is charged with cutting bis
wife. son and a colored man named
Willis Thompson, came up for examlna-
ton in the police court this morning.
The offence was committed shortly be-
fore midnight on July |. Hackley was
arraigned the following morning, but
owing to the serious condition of his wife
and Thompson, the case was postponed
until today. His wife was severely cut.
Willis Thompson, colored, who went
into the house as a peacemaker, was also
badly cut, and Hackley succeeded IN
cutting his twelye-year-Old son, George.
His wife's injuries are serious, and she
is still confined to her bed and was un-
able to appear in court this morning.
Officers Griffin, Roberts, Arlington and
Nicholson who made the arrest, testified
that they had been called 10 Hackley' 5
house on Princess street near midnight
July | by cries of murder "police,
etc. Arriving there they found scene
of turmoil and confusion and Thompson
was discovered bleeding proiusely IRON
his wounds and the house was spattered
with blood. Going up stairs Officer
Griffin was met by Hackley who at
tempted to shoot him with pistol, but
fortunately the weapon was empty. The
arrest of Hackley followed. DIR. L.
Milton Hopkins, colored, testified as to
the condition of the wounded wife and
son. The injuries of the former only
were serious. She was stabbed in the
hack between the vetebrae and shoulder
blade. the knife penetrating the lung,
making a very dangerous wound about
two and a half inches long. AT the
nresent time, the doctor said, she was
progressing towards recovery. The
bows wounds on his left arm were no,
dangerous. Thompson told the court O
having been furiously assaulted by
Wsckiey when he entered the latter
house after the first cutting. Hackle,
nsed his knife rapidly and with tellinE
effect Witness was hacked about tn
shoulder and arm. George, the injured
SON Of the prisoner, and Daisy, hi
daughter. testified that their father ha'
msie an unproyoked assault on thel
motber. The daughter escaped inJur
by fleeing. Hackley offered no eKcus
hut promised to do better in the future
After hearing other evidence the Mayo
referred the case to the grand jury
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Called to Christ Church.

At meeting of the vestry Of Christ
Church held on Wednesday night q
unanimous call was extended to Rev
William J. Morton, rector of Emanuel
Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, to
succeed Rev. Bergman Green. Al
though nothing definite has been heard,
it is believed Mr.. Morton will accept.
A dispatch from Harrisonbnrg today say
GREY. William J. Morton, rector %
Emanuel Episcopal Church in Harrison
burg, yesterday rendered his resignation
to the vestry, to take effect August 81.
Mr.. Morton received call from Christ
Church. Alexandria city, this week. Dir.
Morton came to Harrisonburg from Tap
pahannock less than two years ago and
is greatly beloved by his congregation.
He is an earnest and able minister. The
yestry has not yet acted, but will accept
the resignation.
Mr. Morton is an able and eloquent
minister, and Christ Church is fortunate
in securing him as a rector.
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Juvenile Lawbreakers.

Charles Lloyd and Walter Robey'
white youths, aged about fourteen years,
were arrested by Lieutenant Smith and
Policeman Travers last night on charge
of having committed several petty theits
thst have occurred in this city during
the past few days. The youths, after
their arrest it is said, confessed to hav-
ING committed the thefts. THURSDAY
night the boys got into the Junk store OIL
Julius Driefus & Co., on the riycr front;
A number of nickel-plated chains ana
seyeral pennies were missing. They also
entered the blacksmith shop of Julian
Forg. Thursday, and rihed several let
-xsrs of checks. They also entered a
- ,of Mr.. Chilly, on the wharf
s ~, ,1,d -. and took box of cigars IRON
! hns@~ Managing to r. B. Sprinkle, o
M mass Whey hid the cigars and las
n;cht showed the lieutenant where the'
were.
tho hoys and decided to hold them unu
he could hear from the authorities
the reform school near Richmond wher
il Is proposed 70 send them.
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Charged With Stealing a Horse.

George Thomas, 80 years Of age, who
saws his home is in Rosslyn, Alexandria
county, was lockedup at the Southwestern
Police Station in Baltimore, last night,
for hearing this morning on the charge
of the larceny ola horse valued at 500,
the property of Mr. Frederick W: Loeber'
of that city. When searched at the
station house a check on the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank ofGeorgetown,
d. c., for s57, payable to bearer, and
signed George Thomas" as well as
several blank checks from the same bank,
were found on the prisoner. A loaded
.S2 caliber revolver, with two additional
rounds of ammunition, was also found on
Thomas. additional charge of carry.
ing a concealed weapon was entered
against him. Thomas told Lieutenant
Morhiser that he had bought the horse
from man named Smith
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The Market.

There was more than an average
number of buyers and sellers in
market this morning and early in the
day the scene was an animated one
Prices have fallen a little, but no
decided drop has yet occurred. Meat
remains high and is quoted as follows.
Roast beef l2a2Oc, steak l5a25c, corn
beef 6al2c, pork 12al5c, lamb 12a2Oc,
veal 12a20c. Rock fish sold for l2c,
and trout and taylors brought lOc per
pound. Butter was sold at Doc. and
eggs were 1Sa2Oc, per dozen. Vegeta-
bles were on hand in plenty, those
grown in the surrounding country now
being on the market and the quality is
improved. Tomatoes were sold at l5c
per ! peck, peas at &c, snap beans DC.
Corn sold at 10a12c, and cymlings lOc
per dozen. Potatoes brought zoe per
peck, beets &c per bunch, onions &c,
turnips Sc per bunch, cabbage went for
2a5c per head. Fruit was not so plenti-
full, blackberries were quoted at &c per
quart, huckleberries at Sal0c and apples
i5c per } peek. Not so many flowers
were in evidence rs usual.
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Personal.

Henry Goods, the r., +. andP. X. X.
freight conductor who was injured IN o
wreck at Accotink, near this city, on
the morning Of the 7lh instant con
tinues in a critical condition atthe Alex
aDdria Hospital.
Miss Ainsley, Of Alexandra, i visit
ing thc Misses Williams, in Orange.
~ Piedmont Virginilu.
Mrs. Virginia Reed, Of 81 Wolfe
street, is quite ill.
Mrs. II. L. Keenc, Of 40 north Co-
hrnbus street, is confined TO her house
by sickness.
Mrs. Irene Walker, OF Oh south
Henry street. is i'll.
On Sunday next July lS), Rev, c.
w. Trainham viii exchange pulpits
with DR.. George J.. Hunt, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church, Alexandria. Dr.
Hunt will preach in the Baptist Church
here both both morning and evening
| T Manassas Journal.
Mr.. r. A. Fisher left here today for Co
lonial Beach where ne will spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Fuller left here today
Mr. frank Gibson, formerly of this city,
and now Of Parkcrsburg. w. Va, is here on a
visit 70 bis old hone.
Mr. G. S. p. Triplett, Of Cuipeper, was in
this city today Mr.. Triplett is a candidate
for the Office Of Corporation Commissioner
and is receiving hearty support throughout
the Sth district.
Mr.. Robert J. Thomas left today for Orkney
Springs, Va, to join Miss Fanny Dixon
where they will remain the balance OF the
simmer
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1nusstirating the Accident.

The officials of the Southern Halfway
oomnany were yesterday engaged IN
Investigating the head-on collision
wb;ch occurred between two OF tEe.I
trains at the corner Of Sixth street ana
MARYLAND Avenue, Washington, about
IN o'clock ThursIsy evening, For
t,,nately on one was injured, but some
dalay was occasioned by having 70 SEND
sol,owing trains into and out of the sta
ION over the Virginia Avenue tracks
mill the derailed engine was replaced
and the tracks cleared. The collision
occurred between northbound train $40
from Manassas, due at the station at
GAS o'clock and train 53S, the Florida
snecial. The crew of the northbound
train state that they had been given a
red target requiring them to stop on the
single track on Maryland Avenue be
tween Sixth and Seventh streets south
west and while waiting for furthel
orders the special, which had beer
,ignaled that the track was clear
wheeled around the curve, and before
could be brought to Etardstill the two
engines came together.
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LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The schooner Prince has arrived here
with cargo of shingles for Smoot & 20.
The newly elected officers of Mount
Vernon Council, Daughters of America,
were installed last night in their ball on
south Fairfax street.
Isaac Eichberg and Son advertise the
goods of the Dixie Canopy Company.
They are articles needed By those who
desire to render themselves inyulnerable
to flies and mosquitoes.
d. Bendle'm & Sons announce their semi
annual clearing sale beginning Monday morn
ing. The cardinal principle Of this house Is
never to carry over goods from one season 70
another. The enormity Of business done by
this house this season IS guarantee OF the
success of this sale.
Wheat is still coming to this city in god
quantities On the quality Of it this year has
been much above the average. The straw
crop will be very poor. Prices are now at ~
to so cents Cora is coming in now in small
lots
The al arm of fire about o'clock to-day wa
occasioned by the burning olt Of chimney
Smoot & Co.'S planning mill. The entire
department responded, but did not go into
sryice.
The members of the recently appointed
board Of registrars for this city to-day received
their certificates Of appointment from Secre
tary of the Commonwealth Eggleston.
Messrs. Woolls & Underwood have com
pleted the plasterers' work on the infrmary
at the Episcopal High School near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-12

MILLIONS FOR CHARITY. - Mrs.
Mary J. Walker, widow of Evan Walker,
who resided at the Dakota apartment
house in New York with her sister, Emily
A. Watson, disposes of an estate of more
than 81, $50, 900 by the provisions of her
will. which was filed yesterday for probate.
She died July 2, while on a visit to
Millbrook. n. Y, after short illness.
MIS-. Walker was 65 years old, had been
a widow for some years, and was a daugh-
ter of the late Col. John Watson, who
had accumulated fortune as a leather
merchant. BY the provision of his will
he. among other things, established a
trust fund of $500, 200 for the benefit Of
his daughter, Mrs. Walker, giving her
power to dispose of it by will. THIS
half million dollars Mrs. Walker, dis
poses of by bequesthing tito IL charitable
institutions, Her individual estate Mrs:
Walker distributes among relatives and
friends. She leaves $22, 900 for the
children of Levin w. Walker, OF Wash
incton, ID. c.
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EpWorth League.

The Epworth League of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South held their
monthly business meeting in the lecture
room of that church last night and dis
posed of considerable routine business.
The following officers recently elected
to serve for the ensuing six months
were installed by Rev. J. p. Stump :
Frank J. Pollard, president; L. 9.
smith. first gice president; Mrs. }; L.
Cockey. second vice president Mrs.
Martha Raines, third vice president
Mrs. George Warfeld, secretary MIS-
BESSIE Bower. treasurer; Miss Anna
summers, librarian, and Miss Luis
| Coctev pianist.
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Struck With a Stone.

On Thursday night during a row
which occurred on Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson, lady
living in the Second ward was struck on
the head by stone thrown by one Of
the belligerents and received a serious
cut. The crowd had been attracted by
a minstrel performance which was being
conducted in connection with the sale
of patent medicines.
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Police Court Items.

Several trivial cases were disposed o
in the Police Court this morning. A
young man, a stranger, who gave his
name as William Hudson, was arrested
for vagrancy. He was helduntil further
information concerning him could be
obtained. James Griffin, jr., charged
with being drunk in the street ard resist
ing officers, was fined s.. Several per-
sons were fined for keeping unlicensed
dogs. =,
4 resident of north Royal street, who haC
had misunderstanding with ms vile aho
been arrested, was dismissed.
A man charged with discharging a pistol II
the street was fined g. He claimed he sho
one of his chickens. The evidence was to IN
ede,. that he threatened TO shoot one OF nj
neighbOrs
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The Market.
Georgetown, July i2.-Wheat 75aso.

Summer complaint is unusually prev
alent among children this season. A
well developed case in the writer's
family was cured last week by the
timely use of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-one of
the best patent medicines manufactured
and which is always kept on hand at
the home OF ye scribe. This is not in
tended as a free puff for the company,
who do not advertise with us, but To
benefit little sufferers who may not be
within easy access of physician. Nc
family should be without a bottle GO o
this medicine in the house, esPeciali!
in summertime. -Lansing, Iowa
Journal. Far sale by Richard Gibson
druggist.
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Snake at the Tunnel.

While Mr.. Elzey Phillips was seated
On the fence at the east end OF the
Wilkes street tunnel yesterday evening
he heard something rustling in the weeds
at the base of the fence and was startled
to see snake about three feet long IN
the at Of ascending the post near where
he wss sitting. Mr.. Phillips exhibited
a a celebrity IL jumping to the
ground. The snake in tis meantime mum
escaped either in the weeds or ia'O
crevice in the wall.
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Fen From a Train.

4 lady passenger on one of the South
EN- Railway trains which arrived here
late yesterday evening fell from the
steps Of the car ulol which she ". s
Standing and vas biui,e'i and cut. Tie
lady i.ld reached the steps and wa
about f. descend to the street and SEEM
eI to hnyc :ainte just as the cars had
started ahead. She was picked up and
carried 10 the house of friend wi ON
she had come to Alexandria to visit.
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Rural Free Delivery.

The rural free delivery of mail which has
been established in the districts of Alexandria
and Fairfax counties, Hear Alexandra, has
proved very successful. There is one carrier
for each district and one collection and one
delivery are made each day. II is expected
that the residents just outside of the territory
now covered will soon ask that the route be
extended To them
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Funerals.

The funeral of Miss Julia Spinks, who
died Thursday morning, took place al
10 O'Clock this morning from nei
late residence, 144S Duke street
The services we're conducted by Rev.
j. H. Stump and the pail bearer;
were Messrs. Thomas, Samuel b. ano
Charles Fisher, Samuel Cuvillier, Jr.i
r. f. Knight and r. IL. Cox.
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Knights of PYthias.

Oriental Lodge, No 6, X. of p, held their
regular meeting last night and District Dep,
uty Grand Chancellor G. l.. Simpson Installed
the following recently elected officers: 7. W.
Armercrost chancellor commander; james
Houlson, vice chancellor; Edward Keenee,
master at arms; NJ. r. Norris, inner guar d,
and !. i. Florence, outer guard.
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The funeral Of the late Miss Rosie
Hilcrum took place this afternoon at 3
o'clock from Mr.. b. Wheatley's under
taking establishment. The services
were conducted by Req. Me-. Jefers.
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Dog Licenses.

The Auditor thus far has issued 7O5
dog licenses, which is above the average,
but this number does not reach by Tar
the actual number of dogs in the city.
Several fines have already been imposed
for keeping unlicensed CANNES, and the
authorities intend to enforce the law
strictly. and to reach all offenders, il
possible. Fifty more tags were ordered
today, as the supply on hand was run
ming low.
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PropertY Sales.

Capt. Il. f. Knox at noon today sold at
public auction the lot of ground at l2lO King
street for 500, 1912 King street for sll0O. and
the three lots 1914, 1916, 1918 King street Tor
5000 each. Mr.. J. 4. Marshall was the
purchaser. The houses on Queen street were
Withdrawn from sale.
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REFUSED TO ASSIST.

Havana, July l2.-The state has re-
fused to assist the cities Of Cuba, not ex-
cepting Havana, in the work of santa
ton. Should the sanitary work inaugu-
rated under the American regime be
stopped it would be in violation of the
Platt amendment.
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Sale of Bonds.

Attention Is called to the recently added
article in the advertisement Of the sale OF
Alexandria city bonds, which provides that q
certified check for per cent of the amount
must he inclosed in each bid, which viii be
forfeited in case Of failure Of the successful
bidders making good their offer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-12

The Alexandria Gazette has come out in
rev and handsome dress. We congratulate
il on it's success. IL has been for long time
the CLOUD by day and the pillar Of fire ~
night" 10 guide the pres. Of this section of tn
State. May its wise teachings and healing In
Auence never grow -lLeesburg Washing
tonian
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Charter Granted.

Judge C. L. Nicol in the Circuit Court has
granted charter to the Delaware lnyes ment
Company to buy aud sell real estate, Iersonal
property, ETC., and to do general brokagee
business. The capital stock is 100000 and
the officers are President. J. ii. Carterm; Sec
rotary, Z. L. Turner; Treasurer. &. +. Siorrs'
all of Washington.
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Tie AL, xandria Gazette, which Is in
t second cent Try of its existence, has
treated itself to new dress OF handsome
large pc which renders the paper easy
t. the eyes. The Gazette is a rackrlb bed
democratic journal and one of the best
newspapers published. Piedmont Vir-
pinian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-12

ANOTHER half off special sale next
week at Schwarz's, 5l8 King street, on
ladies' summer shirt waists. The great
summer movement begins and a salute
of mighty values awaits you. You will
find great varieties, the styles up to the
moment, the fabrics and workmanship
unexcelled
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Killed by a Train.

Freight train No. II Of the Southern
Railway, southbound, struck and killed m n
named Hammer near ManasSais yesterday
morning. The man had gone to sleep on the
track. He was terribly msngled and com
pletely denuded of his clothing.
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WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-For this sec.
ton fair tonight Sunday increasing clonGi-
meas light westerly winds.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:5l a. m. and sets
7:S2 p. N. High water at 200 a. m. and
200 d. m
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poIsoYING THE SYSTEM.

:, :. ,hrouob the bowels that the body IS
d Il Is ~ impurities Constipation keeps
tnese puT ma meiancholla at first then unslshtly
DUNES anu IN n 6naIly serious illness unless
erup 0,edS i = applied. DeWitts Little Early
ni reer nyysysut tks trouble by stimulating the
klseis Ipd promote easy, healthy action q the
bowels these little pills do not s scs y,oit tbsG
bat BY strengthening the eowe Nsesr Sn oa'
distress. For sale by E. $. Leadoeater q sons
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largest ever held. These offerings below ia
ticate how all lines of goods will be cut in
7r;co.
i.s00 yards figured Lawns, 2Sc yard.
ain eolored Lawns, evening shades and fast
back, l2lc quality at Sc yard.
Small lot l2lc figured lawns for &c yard.
Pokatlot Duck Slting, i2le quality, for
SC yard.
Yard wide Percals for Sc yard
Bleached Cotton, &c and Sc value. Cor sc yard.
Sea Islasd Unblcached Cotton, 7c yalue, at
Sc.
Yard-wide Shifting Cheyiots, Ice value, at
sc yard,
Remnants white shirtwaist Madras, 2sc
value at Zoe yard.
M,rcerizsd Gingbams, 25c value, for i5c
yard.
l2lc Dress Ginghams, at Sc yard.
Yard-wide Flanneettes. sold for i5c, at he
yard.
Fancy Piques. fancy Madras, sold for lsc,
at l2ic yard
ne-piece unbleached Table Linen, for lsc
yard.
All.wool Blue Flannel for bathing suits at
l6c yard.
Shifting Prints at SIC yard,
Large bleached Sheets for ace.
Black and white Mercerized Saline for
skirts, Ice value, at Sc yard.
Fine Persian lawns, 29c value, at l5c yard
Stripe and check Nainsooks, Zoe value, at sc
yard.
Linen color Crash Suiting. at Sic yard.
Yard-wide white Cambria, at &c yard,
Shaker Flannel, at 3sc yard
10 rolls Mating, at 8sc yard.
A LOT of Mosquito Netting, at 3sc yarl.
Patent-leather Belts, at 90.
4 lot of Towels, at'lsc apiece.
Ladies fast-black Hose, seamless, at &c pair.
Childrens fine-ribbed Hose, at &c pair.
Mems Socks, fine gsuze, seamless, at &c pair.
ladies Summer Corsets, at l9c pair.
Table Oil Cloths, at l2lc yard.
Mems Neglige Shirts, Mt 23c
Mems bleached Jean Drawers, at BE.
Mems Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, at 23c
CelhllOd Collars, al Sc
Mems and Boys Suspenders, at &C.
Wash Windsor Ties, az &C.
20 pieces 40-inch White India Linen, Zoe
value, at &c.
10 pieces fine imported White Madras
slightly imperfect, SOC value, at l2!c
pieces imported figured Satin Madras,
sold for 39c and 49c, at 29c
100 pieces Valenciennes Laces, II yards foe
l9ic
100 dozen Valencenne Beading, at iJc doz.
10all-slk Parasols, black and white, ut s.
Odds and ends in Belts, ut i2Ic.
10 dozen fine Embroidered Ladies' Hand
kercAiefs, sold for a5c to 39c, at lie, 3 for soc
White Pique skirts, band of inserting,
zoe.
Linen Crash Skirts, with hounce. at soc.
All 81, Sl.1S, and ~ % Ladies' Wrappers ~
zoe.
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Summer
Undergarments
FOR WOMEN

The average price is about the same as the
material would cost you;
yvor,sn,s Cambria and Muslin Drawers,
wide rufIle and two clusters OF tucAs'',:,''- -'e
women Mua'' rrae ..'....... 3Sc
womsnls Cambria Short Skirts, umbrella
style. embroidered trimmed lawn ruiiie... oVc
women's Cambria Corset Covers, low round
neck, fitted back, full frcnt........'..'...' Zoc
Women's Kimona Dressing Sacques. neat
figured lawn. yoke back and front, a.