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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The report sent to pol ice headquarters
Yesterday to the effect that Henry Town,
the carpenter who was struck on the head
with hammer by Walter Wright, col
ored, in Washington on Monday night,
had died from injuries was incorrect.
He is resting easy and it is thought he
will recover. His assailant is still at
large.
Miss Mary Green was struck on the head
with stone thrown by colored girl ON
Cameron street this morning and painfully
injured A warrant was issued for the arrest
of the assailant and she will be brought be-
fore the Mayor tomorrow morning.
Lieut.. Silas A. Coles, Spanish war veteran
residing on south Patrick street, has had his
pension increased to $40 per month on ae-
count of the loss of his right hand while in
active service and engaged on the firing line
in Cuba.
The ladies Of Mount Vernon Chapter, d. A.
r., held their closing meeting OF the year al
the residence of Rev Eyerard Meade, rector
of Pohick Church, yesterday, and enjoyed
most delightful day.
A horse attached to wagon on Pitt street,
between King and Prince, became frightened
about noon today and backed the vehicle
against tree, knocking the body completely
off.
"The Seven Churches Of the Book Of the
Revelation" will be the sermon topic OF Evan
gelist Lee S. Wheeler tonight at the Search
light Gospel Tent ON north Columbus street
The Junior Daughters Of Mary Casts Lee
Chapter, U. d. c., gave delightful lawI
party and musical at Lee Camp Hall las
night which was well attended.
Ida, the infant daughter Of Mr.. W. II. anc
and Mrs. Roberta Bolden, died at its parents
home on north Columbus street yesterday.
Mr.. X. Kemper, special commissioner, hai
sold TO Mrs. Charlotte +. Bradley the hous'
No. 1912 King street for 81 100.
n The mt 'calle ita' of the Misses Rotchfords
cas- will be held at the Opera House on
| f riday evening next.
Several employees at the power house o.
Four.mile run have been furloughed.
The tide was unusually high this morning
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give another crab feas
at his restaurant, foot Of King street, tonight
Clam soup. ice; fried clans, SOC dozen
deviled crabs, Toe; soft she'll crabs, Toe, an'
vegetable soup &c, every day at c. II. Zim
nerman's. m-"-i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Will Observe a Sensible Fourth.

Mayor Simpson this morning inform
ed the representatives of the press that
it was his intention to strictly enforce
the law on the Fourth of July against
the firing of guns, pistols, toy cannons,
toy pistols, cannOucrackers and all other
devices for producing startling noises.
He will, however, allow fire works at
night or any innocent or harmless
amusement on theapproaching national
holiday. The death of seven y" eight
boys in Norfolk shortly after last
Christmas has caused the MAJ to be
determined as far as possible to prevent
the occurrence of such grim reminders
of holidays in Alexandria. A cruel
device in the shape Of dynamite caps
which were placed on the end of stick
and exploded by boys startled many people
on the last Fourth ofJuly and frightened
horses. This mode of torture it is
hoped will be strictly forbidden. The
action of the Mayor on former occasions
has been heartily commended and his
purpose concerning the approaching
Fourth of July will be read with much
satisfaction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
ASSIGNMENT.

A deed of assignment was filed IN the
Corporation Court today, dated yester-
day, by Mr.. Samuel B. Fisher, doing a
wholesale grocery business at Nos. 1872
and 1874 King street. to Mr.. +. r.
Marbury as trustee, by which Mr.,
Fisher assigns all of his property, real
and personal, to Mr.. Marbury without
reserve. for the benefit of his creditors,
making no preferences. The deed con-
yeys the lot and store, Nos. 132 and
1874 King street; house and lot No. IA
north Royal street; houses and lots Nos.
4I2 and Ala Queen street; lot No. DOC
Queen street; the square of ground
bounded by Alfred, Patrick, Wythe and
Madison streets; one half square lot IN
Braddock Heights; interest held by
Mr.. Fisher in the North West Alex
andria Improvement Company; the
stock of goods in the store and all his
accounts, &c. The deed authorizes the
trustee to sell any or all the property
and devote the proceeds to the payment
of Mr.. Fishers debts. The liabilities
are said to be upwards of $40, 900 and
the assets about $50, 000 More than
half of the amount of the Indebtedness
is in notes held by the banks, but
which are secured. AS stated above,
Mr.. Fisher turns over to his creditors,
without preference, everything he owns,
reserving nothing. His failure Is at
tributed to gradual but long-extended
shrinkage in business in which he con-
tinucd, hoping that as time passed by
more favorable turn might come in his
affairs. In his misfortune he has the
sympathy of large circle of friends, all
Of whom hope he may soon be able to
resume business again with better sue
cess than has attended his efforts in re-
cent years. This is the first failure of
any Importance that has occurred in
Alexandria for a number of years past.
Mr.. Fishers store was closed today and
an inventory of the stock is being taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Columbia s Hull Raised.

As was stated in the Gazette, the
hull of the ferry steamer Columbia,
which was burned and sunk in her slip
at the foot of 7th street southwest Wash
ington, on the night of May 10 last, is
again aaoat having been raised Monday
afternoon by Merritt. & Chapman's
wrecking crew from Norfolk, under the
command of Capt. Cooley. The tide
was low about O'Clock Monday after,
noon and the pumps were started at
about that hour, and within an hour the
vessel began to rise. Before 6 O'Clock
the hull was afoat. Examination showed
that the hull of the steamer is not at all
damaged and her boiler and machinery
are good for service again. The insurance
readjuslers inspected what remains of the
steamer, and it is stated she will be sent
to Norfolk or Baltimore to be rebuilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Death of Mr.. Laupheimer.

Mr.. Michael Laupheimer, wn'so
critical illness had been mentioned III
the Gazette, died this morning at MS
home on north Royal street The de-
ceased had for some time been a sufferer
from Brights disease and during the
past few days the malady had become
acute. He was born in Wurttenburg'
Germany SO years ago, and upon APP
proaching manhood left the land OF
his birth. as have many others, to escape
the requirements of the military ser
vice. He landed in Baltimore
and later went to Havre de Grace, Md,
where he was employed by a butcher
Over thirty years ago he came to Alex
andiia and was for time employed by
Mr.. Julius Dreifus in the junk business.
He subsequently engaged in business for
himself and during late years conducted
a store on north Royal street. He leaves
a widow and four children. He had been
married twice, his first wife having died
about year after marriage. The deceased
had been familiar figure in Alexandra
for nearly third of century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Personal.

Miss Hiltrude Burroughs, who has
been i'll at her home on south Washing
ton street for some time, has recovered
sufficiently to be out again.
Miss Josephine Harlowe, Of this city,
has gone to Mount Washington, Md, to
attend the reunion of the alumni Of
Mount St. Agnew College.
Miss Ida Mclaughlin leaves on Friday
for Lexington where she will attend the V.
NJ. /. finals.
Mrs. j. X. Mason with her two little daugh-
t,rs is visiting her brother. Judge Norton.
Misses Florence Davidson and Mamie Jones
have Just returned from Upperyille where
they attended the horse show.
Mrs. George H. Evans, who has recently
b zen suffering from typhoid fever, is again
&c iously i'll, her fever having returned.
Miss Bessie Jones returned from Mt. de
Sa'es today.
Mrs. Cardela Waters, who has been on a
visit to this city, has returned to her home
n ar Wytheyille.
Mr.. George l.. Summers and wife from
Barnsville Ga, are visiting friends in this
city.
Mrs. Robert Fuller and Miss Edith Ramsay
will give tea at the golf club house next
Friday afternoon from $50 to $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
A Narrow Escape.

The presidential train narrowly missed
causing a serious accident at the inter
section of Duke and Henry streets as II
wound into the Southern Railway depot
shortly before nine o'clock Yesterday
norninp ON it way to Charlottesville.
Mr. Henry Kicherer was in charge
Of q horse and wagon which he
was driving ocross the tracks when I'd.
train was seen rushing toward him. nc
succeeded in getting across, but The
n;lot of the locomotive barely mlsse'
the vehicle. The driver claims he wa
not notified of the approach OF I'M
train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
presbvtery of Chesapeake.

The Presbytery Of The Chesapeake me-
- the Second Presbyterian Church IN
chic CITY at noon today. The principal
business for which the Piesbytery was
coIled was for the examination and ordi-
nat;on Of Rev. H. c. Slaymaker. This
was proceeded with and the ordination
will take place tonight. Rey. G. W.
Hollis was moderator and Rev. Aessrs'
F. /. Wilson, J. w. Lupton' W.
l. Mathis and Elder A. &. Uhler were
present The resignation OF Rev. DR.,
. w Pitzer as stated clerk was accepted
and Rev. Mr.. Mathis was elected to III
the position temporarily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
OFFICIAL.
NOTICE TO CITY TAY PAYERS.
Collectors Office. June Is. 1.

Collectors Office, June 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills fer
1903 are now in the hands of the Collector.
The attention of parties interested is respect
fully called to the following extract from the
revenue bill Ofthat year:
Upon all bills pa d Ia full by the 1st day of
July, 1903, TIE Collie ctor OF Tsxes shsll allow
ds"o TT of ten per cent. and on all bills
paid ly the 1st day Ct September, 1903, he
shall allow discount Of five 2er cen., and on
all bills not paid on the let day Of December,
1908 the shsll be Assessed ard col ected
pena ty Of Eve per cent uuon the amosnt OF
said bills, and on All bills remaining unpaid
on Il lat If Jane, 1904, dsusl es 81 the
rate Of SIX per c. mum per aunum shall be
paid
Tax payers would do well to call aud pay at
once in order to avoid the rush ami crowd
usually present on the last days in which the
discount is allowed.
Bring list TO make sure you get bills for
all your property, as the Collector will not be
responsible or allow the discount after the
time fixed by law. p f. GORMAN,
jei5tjyl Collector City Taxes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Bids Opened.

The bids on the extension which is to
be made to the customhouse and post
office in Alexandria, were opened in
Washington yesterday. Work is to be
completed on the building by September
30. 1904 SO far as known no award
has yet been made but it is said that a
Washington contractor bid a little up
wards of $52, 900, which comes within the
appropriation made for the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
no Won Enjoy What You Eat {?

If don't your blood does not do you
much good. KOdol Dyspepsia Cure is the
remedy that every one should take when
there Is any thing wrong with the stomach;
There is no way to maintain the health and
strength Of mind and body except by nourish-
ment. There is no way to nourish except
through the stomach. The stomach must be
kept healthy, pure and sweet or the strength
will let down and disease will set up. No
appetite, loss Of strength, nervousness, head
ache. constipation. bad breath, sour risingss,
rifting, Indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles are quickly cured by the
use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Sold by Z. ;.
Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Musical Recital.

A musical recital was given by the
pupils of Miss Mamie Devitts class at
Lannon's Opera House last night which
was largely attended by the friends OF
the young ladies. A programme OF
twenty-six numbers was well rendered.
The soloists were Miss Josephine Gould,
Mr.. Mahlon Milstead, Miss Mary Wild
and Mr.. c. f. Stanley. Special pre-
miums we're awarded to Miss Marguerite
Milstead and Miss Eleanor Field for i'm
provement and regular lessons in music.
The overture from the "Little Tycoon
for two pianos was arranged by Miss
Dewitt for the OCCASION,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Light Committee.

The committee on light met last
night, examined the accounts and trans
acted some routine business. The SUI
perintendent was instructed to request
Mr.. J. McIlhenny, Of Washington, to
be present at the next meeting to assist
in making arrangements for continuing
the improvements at the gas works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Police Commissioners.

A regular meeting of the Board OIL
Police Commissioners will be held in the
Mayors Office tonight. Among TIC
business to be considered will be the APP
plication Of ex-Policeman James Griffin
for permission to withdraw his resigna-
ton which he sent in last April. Other
matters in connection with the force, il
is thought, will be brought before the
| board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Train Strikes Ice Wagon.

An ice wagon belonging to Mr.. J. W.
Hammond was struck by an electric
train between six and seven O'Clock this
morning at the intersection Of Cameron
and Fayette streets. Fortunately no
one was hurt nor were the horses or
wagon injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Baseball.

The Alexandra Baseball Club and
the team representing the Alexandria
Athletic Association will playa game
on the old Fair Grounds Saturday after
noon at 4:3O o'clock. An interesting
game is anticipated. =,
A game of baseball will be played be-
tween the Sunshines and POtomacs on
the grounds near the shipyard tomorrow
evening. The Sunshines have not lost
a game this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
The Rest Cough Medicine.

sell more of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy than of all similar preparations
put together and it gives the best salts
faction of any medicine l ever sold. |
guarantee every bottle of TT. c.
JAQUITH, Inland, Mich. This remedy
is for sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Corporation Court.
Judoe +, C.. Barley presiding.

Judge L. C. Barley Presiding.l
George w. Keys was appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of Charles d.
Keys.
Sherman b. Fowler was appointed adj
ministrator of the estate Of John ..
Fowler
II. X. Field, P. o. Cockey, J. g.
Cockey, w. G.. Plaskett and q: L.
Simpson were appointed trustees of the
property Of the NJ. E. Church South to
fill vacancies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
Police Court Notes.

The following cases we're disposed of
n bIe Police Court this morning
A white man, arrested by Officers
1,yles and Mayhugh for being drunk
was dismi, sed with an admonitlon. :,
Morris Hall, arrested by Officer Beach
for drunken and disorderly conduct
forfeited s. by failing TO appear.
George Cook, colored, arrested by
Officer Gill on suspicion of stealing 500
from w. II. Hurdle, was dismissed for
want of evidence.
John Dillon and Charles Smith, ar
rested by Officers Lyles and Roberts and
Special Officer Smith charged with break
inc omen a car of the Washington-South
ern Railway, were sent to Jail Tor 81
months. or
A white man, arrested by Oihcer
Young and Allen charged with assault
inc 4 woman, was dismissed, the con
nlaioant falling to appear
-Four dodgers were at the station nous
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17

Persons leaving the city for the SUM-
mer or for any length of time can have
the Gazette mailed to them for ten cents
a. ...nnl-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow al 4:4l a. m. and sets
7:34 p. m. High water at l2:5l a. m. ana
u 50 D. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17

WEATHER PRoBABIuTIEs.-For this sec
ton partly cloudy tonight and Thur'day
variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17

Children's day services will be held IN
the NJ. f. Church South tonight An
interesting programme of exercises mas
been arranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17

The little steamer j. G. Sueherle,
which has been undergoing repairs at the
shipyard. left today for Annapolis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-17

DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-faving
"A qualified as the administrator Of tie es-
tate of JOHN s. FOWLER, deceased, all
persons indebted to said estate are requested
to settle forthwith, and all persons 10 whom
said estate is indebted are requested to present
their accounts. properly certified, for pay ment.
SHERMAN b. FOWLER.
3l6 South Washington Street,
ie17 2wS Alexandria. Virginia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-10-23
III |ILClI(|I|LLED PLON
7. A. McGregor 4 Sons,
South Main Street.

midst. but hate to give up Bro. Allis' n
May Gods blessings rest uP)n nm
wherever he goes.
Mrs. A. Jones and too children,
of Caney Springs, were visiting her
sisters here last week. Mrs. Church
accompanied her to Cart : Creek where
they visited few days.
Mr.. Polk Goodwin and daughter,
Mrs. Louella Lockridge, we're visiting at
Mr.. Matt Sowell's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emary Vestal were
visiting Mrs. A. T. Sellers in Columbia
recently.
Mrs. Bruce Jones and Miss Annie Myrtle
Sowell have returned home from spend
ing week very pleasantly with
Mr.. Brown Church's family on carriers
Creek.
Miss Lalla Lucy is spending this week
with Goodwin friends.
Mrs. Mandy Lockhart, OF Mt. Plea.
SAINT. spent few days in our burg last
week.
Miss Minnie Walker returned nome
Monday from spending sometime IN
Nashville.
Jim Berry has returned from Ken
lucky. to be with his aunt. Mrs
Allen, who is very low with consump'
ton.
Miss Ada Webb is spending this
"''A CHATTERBOX.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-10-23

asking a young maiden for her hand
and heart. Though he could tight
Indians and face the muskets OF an
army, he threw down his gun and ran
when it came to facing the fair sex
and popping the question. He,
however, advises every young man 10
marry. He says he regards mans
life as having been almost q failure
unless he marries. Although he has
never married. Mr.. Gullett has "Kept
house" all his life, until of recent
years he has rented out his farm to his
nephew and boards with him. He
lives quietly at his home near Left
wlch. where he is honored and re-
spected by the people Of that entire
com munity.
witnessing the parade of Wallace
Bros. circus through the streets this
morning recalled to Mr.. Gullett the
first circus he ever saw. 1t was at
settlement In Marshall County, now
known as Old Berlin. Mr.. Gulleft
was a boy about twelve years old.
The show travelled through the country
in wagons, and though 1t WAS quite a
small affair compared to the great
shows of modern days, having only 3
few wild animals and such things. 1t
was enough to excite the wonder OF
the people. In the show there was a
trick Shetland pony, and ut the proper
time In the program he was brought
out and trotted around the ring, and
q sum of money was offered by the
ring master to any one who would
successfully rlde the pony around the
ring a certain number Of times Mr..
GulIett though it was "easy money. .
80 he mounted the pony for the ride.
Mr.. Gullett did not get the money.
After staying on the pony's back for
one trip aroun1 the ring, there was
lunge such as only trick ponies are
familiar with, ana Mr.. Gullett found
himself sprawllng in the ring. This
shows that the trick pony Is one OF the
time honored institutions of the
country. 1t seems to have been one OF
the advance guards OF civilization.
Mr.. Gullett rarely comes to town.
He comes IN occasionally to SEE his
lawyer, and to have his pension papers
hxeo up, but he spends most Ut his
time at his home near Lettwlch.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-10-23
DUR CORRESPONDENTS.
AsHwOOD.

atwood, Oct. 19.-Mr. Herman z.
bnsy returned few days since from
pleasure trip TO st. Louis. Chicago.
Eo,t, Buffalo, New York City and
r. places of interest. On his
Inn he had q pleasant trip by
liner from New York to New
eans, and altogether had most
byable voyage. Before entering
gn his duties as chief operator here,
went to Lynnville for q few days
h to relatives, from whence he
hrned last night.
frs 7. D. Walker IL at home again
r a delightful visit to Huntington.
la Dickson and Nashvlile; most OF
time, however. was spent at Hunt
hon. where she. with quite num-
of other ladies, who were friends
classmates at school, we're most
Isantly entertained by one OF the
[ber. Mrs. f. B. Teachout. Since
bld school days they have enjoyed
annual reunion, and have planned
lave the next at st. Louis.
irs. Or. Dixon and daughter MISS
{e, have gone for months visit to
bingham relatives.
/. George Dabney, who had charge
he office here during his brothers
Ince, is working at the Mt. Pleasant
ke
/. and Mrs. Leroy McKennon spent
3day in Columbia.
iiss Dixie Watkins is expected home
borrow from Nashville, where she
been visiting relatives and attended
HORSE Show. VASHIl.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-10-23
WATER VALLEY.

Water Valley, Oct 22.-The Angel OF
Death came into our community re-
GENTLY. and claimed for it's victim,
Mr.. Felix Jones. who had been SICK for
a long time. On Oct. the IL. 1913,
his shirt was released from the pain
tortured body, and he was at rest. MI.
Jones was very quiet, unassuming man,
loved and held in high esteem by his
neiphbors. He leaves wife and three
children to mourn his departure. He
was a member of the Christian church.
The funeral services were held at the
Methodist church by Rev. Jarratt, after
which his body was laid away at the
valley cemetery. awaiting the resurrec'
ton.
Uncle Jack Gardner is very feeble.
Regular services will be held at
Goshen and Alexander churches on
next Sunday, conducted by the pastor;
Bro. Hensley, who has been returned
to this charge for another year. 49,
Mr.. Anderson Blackburn and MISS
Lille Blair, If Mallard, are the guests OF
relatives near Goshen. -
Mr.. Sam Caughron and wife, OF Shady
Grove, spent part of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Blackburn, OF FUR
key Creek.
ing in Columbia recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Pigg visited their
daughter, Mrs. Will Harris, OF Wliiam-
eport, last week. r. !.
Mrs Emma Woody, Of Santa Fee, is
the guest of her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
John Kinzer, of Turkey Creek.
Mrs. Salie Kihzer visited relatives
near Santa Fe last week.
J. Mr., John Booker is having new barn
erected. a..
pleasant visit here, haye returned 10
their home near Bethel. ORESfhA'