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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
REPUBLICAN NOMINATING
CONVENTION

Alexandria, Virginia, Sept 30 1908.
BY direction Of the Republican County
Committees of the counties comprising the
Fourteenth Senatorial District of Virginia, a
convention is hereby called to assemble in
Alexandria city on WEDNESDAY, October
9TH. at II o'clock noon, for the purpose Of
nominating a republican candidate for the
Senate of Virginia. The basis Of representa-
ton will be one delegate for each two hundred
votes cast for President in 1900.
JOSEPH l.. CRUPPER,
Acting Chm. 14th Senatorial District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

KILLED HIS Young BRIDE. Be
cause he pointed at his wife gun that
he did not know was loaded, Ignatz H.
Klenent, aged twenty-five years, of
ELEPHANT near Scranton, Pa, a groom
of two weeks, is a widower and pris-
oner. On Monday he and his seven
teen-year-old bride returned from their
wedding tour and began housekeeping.
Yesterday afternoon he started out on a
hunting trip. As he kissed Eis young
wife good-by at the gate she laughingly
said something about his being unable
to shoot and that she would give him
'1eave" to shoot her. He playfully
raised the gun, pointed it at her. and it
went off. She was only six feet distant
and the top of her head vas blown away.
Klenent says he did not know the gun
was loaded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

ACCORDING to information sent out
from Washington the frauds in the
postal service are to be investigated by
the republicans in Congress, not with
any intention of Furnishing the rascals
(perish the thoughD, but to prevent the
democrats from making capital out of
the scandal. Like the tariff, these re-
publican graiters are to be dealt with
10y their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The State Committee.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Virginia, October a.
The State democratic committee has
dismissed the house contests arising in
Fluvanna and Buckingham counties and
is considering that of w. BulIitt Fitz-
hugh VS.. DIR. Chas. Smith in Northamp-
ton and Accomac. A big fight is
promised over the Henrico matter to-
night involving the constitutionality oil
the Barksdale pure election bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

As a result OF trouble that had existed
for some time, Charles w. Simpson, OF
Virginia, shot and killed David A. Cal
laway on the river front at New Orleans
yesterday. The men were house boat own
ers. Mrs. Galloway is a daughter of Ma
ior Rand, Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

At Wilkesbarre, Pa, on Wednesday
Anthony Walmes put Confederate s.
in 25-cent jack pot and drew down
S4.75 change. The other man won il
and sued for it. A jury returned a YER
dict IF not guilty, but assessed the costs
on Walmes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

The family of British Ambassador
Michael H. Herbert left Davos Platz,
Switzerland, for London this morning
The body of the late Ambassador will be
sent to England tomorrow. He will be
buried at Wilton, near the late Lord
Salisbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
All Seannen

know the comfort Of having on hand a supply
of Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. II
can be used so agreeably for cooking, in cof-
fee, tea and chocolate. Lay in a supply for
all kinds Of expeditions. Avoid unknown
hranda
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

The Orient Express en- route from
Belgrade to Constantinople collided
with a freight train at Passeia, Hungary,
near the Seryian frontier. Many person
were injured. The Princess Clementine,
mother of Prince Ferdinand, Of Bull
garia, and Ferdinard's children we're on
the train, but escaped injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

1t is said that the two big dry goods
houses of Lloyd J. Jackson & Co., and
Tregellas, Hestel & Co., in Baltimore
are to be consolidated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
AIexandria. virginia. Oct. !. l9O3.

Alexandria, Virginia, Oct. /, 1903.
DESCENDING 10 the call for nominating
II convention for the Fourteenth Senatorial
District Of Virginia, the Republicans Of Alex.
andria city are requested to meet in Schuler's
Hall on TUESDAY, October 9th, at s o'cloeb
p. m. and elect FIVE delegates to Disv %;
Convention to be held in Alexandria ~, nv az
u o'clock noon October 9TH. ~ AZ
oct2 81 CIV Ci.l I'm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS

The water mains will be flushed on SAT.
URDAf, October 3, at a. m. Water takers
WIZ govern themselves accordingly and pro-
vide supplies so that they will experience no
inconvenience during the time the flow Is cut
on from them. GEORGE UHLER,
Octl 2t Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
MARRIED.

On Wednesday, September 80, 1908, at
Grace Episcopal Church, by Rev. Clarence
Z. Ball, WIN. NJ WRIGHT and OLIVE
GERTRUDE HOUSE, both of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02

Premier Balfour this afternoon an
nounced that Lord Miner had declined
the post of Colonial Secretary. Lord
Miner has returned to the continent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s. Bro,
Washington's Fayorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. TO 6 P. NJ
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
~ Notable Sale of Dress
abriCS.

These remnants in fancy silks offer a good
opportunity to secure materials for waist or
jacket lining, in lengths from to yards.
They sell regularly at 75c, 81, $l.25 2OC
and s.. For one day, per yard. ........ ~
The women who need materials for waist.
silk blouse gowns, &c, can procure these ~
inch Satin Foulards that sell regularly at 81.
$l.25 and $3.50 yard. Special for one lCC
DAY at.....-...
Atwood Venetian Suiting, 81 inches wide
oil the favored shades and black standard
value at 81 per yard. While they last, Toe
per yard ....... .............".... -
56-inch Atwood Fall Suitings, mannsh
checks and invisible plaids, in all the desired
color combinations. Special for one OQc
day, per yard .........................
Children's School Umbrellas.
Children's English Gloria Umbrellas; fast
black; mounted on paragon frame; steel rod
natural wood handles; 75e values, l0fv-
Boys Blouse Suits.
High-grade Blouse Suits. in serge and
fancy cashmere; strictly all-wool garments;
$3.50 and $3.50 values. For one Cd ~
day at ........... ........,............... VS'S|
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-02
FOR SALE.

A LOT 26xi22 feet 6 inches on st. AsaDh
street, between King and Cameron streets.
Apply 20 MISS GRAHAM, 513 Prince street.
Oct1 Tvs
MISS CATHARINE CRITCHER will re.
i'i open her
SATURDAY ART CLASS
On October End at Ill North Alfred Street
sepSO 2t
NO. FAT MACKEREL for sale BY
J. G. MILBHRE
JELLY CLASSES barrels Jelly Glasses
Just received by j. G. MILBURN.
Evening star., 1903-09-05
BURIAL OF MAI. MANNING.
Funeral Services Over the Remains
Held Yesterday Afternoon.

The remains of Major Alfred F. Man
Ming the War Department veteran who
died in this city last Tuesday. We're laid
at rest in the Arlington National cemetery
yesterday afternoon according to the ritual
of the Grand Army of the Republic. Re-
ligious services were conducted at the fam
lily residence, 307 T street. by Rev. r. ].
Verbrycke of Gurley Memorial Presby-
terian Church. The minister paid a high
tribute to the character of Major Manning
as father a soldier and citizen. The
pallhearerS Were Mr.. Wallace Hill, chief
clerk of the Treasury Department.. Mr..
Judson M. Withall. and Mr.. Francis ].
Young. who were chosen from among the
Intimate friends of the deceased, and Mr.
George Newton. Mr. William Emerson
and Mr.. Lucius M Alden. represeu ting
Burnside Post No. s. Department of the
Potomac. G. A. R.. of which Major Man
ming was a member
Major Manning was born at Oswego, tt
ogi county. N. y, August o. 1916.
Major Manning was wounded thirteen
times in the civil war. and at the first bat
tie of Fredericksburg had his right leg shot
off above the knee. He enlisted in the 18th
Regiment, New York Volunteer Engineers,
May 10, 1851. In this command he served
in the battles of Antietam. Charlottesville,
the two battles of Fredericksburg and many
other engagements At the end of his three
years enlistment, he was commissioned
second lieutenant In the 18th Company,
Veteran Reserve Corps. He commanded a
company in one of the regiments Of the
Department of the Missouri and marched
with Sherman through Georgia. He was
brevetted major and received an honorable
discharge August Z, 1867.
He served two years in the customs serv-
ice at New Orleans Immediately after the
war and then removed to Tippecanoe coun-
ty Indiana, where he was prominently
known as citizen and politician. He en-
tered the departmental service in Wash
ington March 8, 1880.
Evening star., 1903-09-05
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-John Lord and Eta Goodman
both of Richmond Va; Charles L. Myers
and Ella B. McNerny, both of Jacksonville
Fla; Edwin ]. Kennedy and Mary II. Love
less; Charles F. Hensel and Ellen Alice
Kelly, both of Baltimore, Md. Albert
Strohkirch and Rachel Lemerc:er; Slas
Brown of Chillen, Md, and Ethel Thompson
of Woodburn, D. c.; julius c. Rothschild
and Bertha L. Steinberg, both of Richmond
Va; Edward N. Money and Ida NJ. Proctor
Frederick H. Leetch and Louise A Chids
Colored-Richard d. Gather and Maggie
Harris; James Smith and Hattie Smith.
Evening star., 1903-09-05
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that the
resignation of Frank c. Wight, chairman
in the Office of the surveyor, D. c.. ac-
cepted, to take effect September /, 1903.
That Bunker Hill road east of Queen j
Chapel road be macadamized. at an esti-
mated cost of 81 800, chargeable to the cur
rent appropriation for repairs to county
roads
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 317o with II. l. Gregory for heat
ing Abby S. Simmons School building on
Pierce street northwest, be extended
to October 1, 1903, without penalty or cost
of inspection; delay not being due to fault
of contra ctOr.
Evening star., 1903-09-05
Deaths in the District.

Following is the list of deaths reported
to the health office for the twenty-four
hours ended at II o'clock today:
Polly d. Andrews, 50 years; Mathew
Aiken. 20 years; Emma T. Lewis, 40 years;
Ezelias c. Miller. IS years; Chloe A. White.
81 years; Amelia Pavarini 81 years: Jo
sephine K. Cole, 81 years; Lemuel w.
Thomas 80 years; Mary Hackley 10 years;
Mabel Thompson. 3 years; Raymond iSulli-
van. l year; Robert Mcintyre. 10 months.
Evening star., 1903-09-05
Infantry Arrive at Fort Brown.

General Grant. commanding the Depart
ment of Texas. has informed the War De-
partment that Companies 1. *. and L, of
the 26th Infantry. arrived at Fort Brown
Texas. yesterday, numbering eight officers
and 172 enlisted men.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Miss Linda Shreve of Brentwood, accom-
panied by her brother. Walter. has returned
from visit to relatives in New York and
Sheepshead Bay
Evening star., 1903-09-05
MARRIED.

EAST-BoGGS. September 2 1908 on Little
johns Island, Casco bay, Me-; BY the Rev. w:
Is. Edridge, EDWARD MURRAY EAST CT
Urbana. ILL.,, and MARY LAWRENCE BOGGS
of Washington, u. c., daughter of Mary Z. and
the late Lieut.. William Braeton Boggs, U.SN.
THOMPSON-IARDELLA. On September l. 1903
by the Rev. DIR. Duffy of Mount Vernon N. E
parsonage. HENRY B. THOMPSON to
BLANCHE NJ. IARDELLA.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. L. Webster and their
daughter Emile have returned from At
lantic City.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mrs. Isabel James Of Midland, Ohio, is
visiting her son, Charles G. James, at 1712
street northwest.
Evening star., 1903-09-05
DIED..

BEANS. On Friday September 4. 1903. at her
home. Lewinsville. Va. MARGARET yIR-
Evening star., 1903-09-05

DR.. Storch and family, after a two
weeks soiourn at Harper's Ferry will re-
turn to their home on Capitol Hill, Sep
tember Z.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. Thomas ]. Sullivan, the assistant di-
rector of the bureau of engraving and
printing. his wife and their daughter, Miss
Sullivan. have been spending the summer
abroad They will return to Washington
during September
Evening star., 1903-09-05
BORN.

FARNHAM. On Friday, September 4, 1903, to Mr.
and Mrs. Henry A. Farnham, daughter
Evening star., 1903-09-05

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Pen
iston will be pleased to know that Mrs. Pen
iston's father: Judge J. Branham, is much
better. Mrs. teniston and Judge Branham
are now at Atlantic City They will be
Joined by Miss Ethel Walden of Brooklyn,
N. y. and Mrs. M. Heidelberg of New
York city. -
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Miss Florence Mcdonald of Philadelphia
81 visiting Mrs. w. c. Flenniken of North
east Washington.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Miss Ruth Gaines of Falls Church, Va, is
visiting Miss Georgett Pension Of 925 N
street northwest.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Miss Cora E. Evans of 1929 Florida ave-
nue. northeast has returned from short
Evening star., 1903-09-05
vacation in the Blue Ridge mountains of

Mr.: and Mrs. w. Frank Clark have gone
to Atlantic City for two weeks sojourn.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. Joseph D. Sullivan has just returned
from his vacation among the Thousand Is
lands.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Baker of 1906
Park street northwest, have returned to
the city. They spent July and August at
their home in the western part of South
Carolina.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. Arthur H. Brown and Mr.. P.
Dougherty leave today for Boston. Mair
and other points
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Gidor Grosner are spending
their vacation at Old Point Comfort, Va.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mrs. Mary f. Boggs. widow Of the late
Lieutenant William Branton Boggs United
States navy. announces the marriage Of
her daughter, Mary Lawrence, to Mr.. Ed
ward Murray East Of Urbana, Ill The
ceremony took place September on Lit
tlejohns Island, Casco bay, Me.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Kneessi of $40 Sheridan
street have gone to Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

this city are guests of Mrs. Arthur D.
kinne at her summer home, Shadysde
near Cortland, N. Y.
DR.. George V. Leech, who during the
month of August has been in camp with
his son, Rev. Hedding B. Leech and fam
bass fishing, has returned to the city. He
supplied his sons pulpit at the First Meth
odist Episcopal Church. Hackensack, on the
Sundays Of his absence. Some time was
also spent at Atlantic City and Ocean
Grove.
Mrs. ]. H. Wurdeman is chaperoning a
party to Niagara Falls, consisting of her
two daughters and son and Misses Madge
Standiford and Anna and Clara Wurdeman.
Miss May Rollins entertained the Misses
Bessie Bowling, Stella McFadden, Estelle
Campbell, Sadie Gutridge, in honor of Miss
Louise Chamberlain, at Il luncheon Thurs
day, September g.
Last night the daughters and sons of
Colonel William o. Drew celebrated his
seventy-f1fth birthday, which took place in
the spacious and handsome parlors of his
daughters house, Mrs. KurtZ, on George
town Heights. There were present only
the immediate family at this home re-
union. daughters and sons and sixteen
grandchildren. Colonel Drew's two grand
daughters. the Misses Kurtz, came from
Hot Springs, Va, where they have been
spending the summer, and where they will
iCtuAA d6olu ~ ICIidlH lOE the rest OF the
season. Colonel Drew was colonel of the
I'd District of Columbia Volunteers during
the civil war and since has been twice
commander of James A. Garfield Post, No
Z. G. A. r. Colonel Drew is a native of
the District of Columbia. He was born
in this city September 4, 1923, and has been
a lift long resident satin damask table
cloth used for the spread has been in the
family of the son-in-law since 1880, having
been bought in England. 1t still has the
appearance as If 1t was new.
DIR. and Mrs S. o. Richey are expected
to reach the city from the New England
coast early next week.
Mrs. r. H. Brooks of $40 sth street north
east has been i'll at Columbia Hospital for
the last two weeks with typhoid fever. She
is slightly improved now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kneessi of $40 Sheridan
street have gone to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webel have re-
turned after a<two Months sojourn in the
Adirondack mountains.
Last night the beach in front of the Pret-
Evening star., 1903-09-05

2 Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webel have re-
turned after a<two Months sojourn in the
Adirondack maintains.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Mr.. Arthur c. Proctor left today for a.
vacation at Cape May and Atlantic City
His sister, Miss Alice M. Proctor left Sat-
urday last for about three weeks outing at
Hampton. Va. among her relatives.
Evening star., 1903-09-05

GINA. beloved wife OF T A. Beans
Funeral nt the Catholic cemetery Falls C1uDph,
at O'Clock, September q.
RRosNAN On Friday September 4, 1908. At
1890 pm, EDWARD J. BROSNAN beloved
husband Of the late Julia F. and son Of Ealen
end the late Jeremiah Brosnsn.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
BROWN. On Saturday. September s, 1908. Mrs..
MARGAnEc BROWN, a faithful servant In the
family OF S. sprigg Belt for twenty-thres
years.
BURKE On September 4, 1908, at s:1o pm, at
MS residence. 495 l. street southwest. MICH AEk,
BURKE. beloved husband OF the late Elizabeth
Burke (nee Moroney).
We have placed his hands upon his breast,
And in our aching hearts know
We have no father
The roses will bloom in summer,
And in winter 1t will rain:
But the face OF darling father
We Will never again.
Funsral Monday. September I. at $40 am.
Solemn high mass of requiem at St Domlnics
Church at O'Clock.
are requested to attend the funeral of late
brother. MICHAEL BURKE. Time and place
JAMES A. KEHoE. President.
DENNIS V. MURPHY. Rec Sec
BURKE On Friday, September 4, 1908. MICHAEL
Funeral from St Dominics Church Monday. Sep
tember 4. at 0 o'clock The members Of Spaid-
ing ,s.oS Council WM No. All Of c. are requested to
NohMOfLE, Secretary
BUSHEE On Friday September 4, 1903 at 1I:30
an, at his residence In Hyattsville Nd
GEORGE BUSHEE. aged thirty-one.
Funeral Sunday, September 9. at $3.50 pm. from
the Church OF Our Father. 18th and l. streets
northwest. Interment private.
ERGOOD. On Saturday. September 5, 1eoa at
O'clock am. sAILIE A. beloved wife of Jesse
Funeral from her late residence. 1861 Roanoke
street, II am. Monday, September !. Inter
ment private.
HESS. On Thursday, September 3, 1903. JAMES
A. HESS, of Helen F. and James Hess,
ty-seven days.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful In thy grave low;
Thou no more wilt join number,
Ihou no more our sorrow know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day OF life is fed
And M. In heaven with JOY to greet thee
BY HIS INTENDED WIFE AND FAMILY.
Funeral from HIS late residence IA street south
east Sunday, September g. at 2 p.m Inter-
ment In Congressional cemetery.
HOGAN On Friday. September L. 1903 at 1880
am, JOHN, beloved husband OF Mary A. He,
gan, after short Illness.
Dearest father, thou hast left US;
We thy loss most deeply feel;
But tbs God that has bereft
He Will all heal.
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Funeral will take place from his late residence
No. 10 Ith street northeast, Monday, Sep
tember Z, at $3.50 AM; thence St Joseph 8
Church, where requiem high mass will b. said
fha Anfhf Dali
Evening star., 1903-09-05

Last night the beach in front of the Pret-
Evening star., 1903-09-05

A dance was held at Linganore Hills Inn
last night. Music was furnished by the
orchestra from Frederick city. Those pres
ent from Washington were Mrs. Charles 8.
Shreeve, jr., Miss Van Ezdorf Misses
Maley, Miss Buscher. Miss Ryder, Miss
Corbett, Miss Talmage, Mr.. Corbett The
weekly progressive euchre was given Fri
day night under the management of Mrs.
Charles s. ShreeVe, IT,. of WASHINGTON
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-02-11

'0r other officer of such corporation hav-
ing the requisite knowledge shall an
swer on oath all inquiries that may be
made in writing on the direction OF
said Commission in relation to said
return. Any corporation falling to
make such return, or. whose treasurer
or other officer shall fail to make the
answers aforesaid. may be restrained
on the suit of the United States, from
engaging in interstate commerce I'M
I'll such return is made. Suit may he
brought in any district of the United
States at the election OF the Attorney
General.
False Return Penalty.
Section 2. That whoever knowing
ly swears to a return that is false in
any material particular, or knowingly
swears to an answer to any such in
CURRY that is false in any material par
iticular, shall be deemed guilty of per-
jury and punished as provided in see
ton 1892 OF the Revised Statutes oil
the United States. Whoever shall
knowingly prepare or Gauge to be pre-
pared a return or answer that is false
as aforesaid shall be deemed guilty Of
,subornation of perjury and punished
as aforesaid.
Section 3. That II shall be the duty
of said Commission to cause 10 be pre-
pared and published on or before tho
LIST day of June In each year list OF
all corporations making returns, with
an abstract OF such returns. for free
distribution in such number as said
Commission may deem necessary Ia
meet any reasonable and proper de-
mand therefor, to he distributed under
the direction OF the Commission.
Section T. That said Commission
shall have the same authority TO In
quire into the management OF the bus
liness of said corporations relating "a
Interstate and foreign commerce in th'
same manner and to the same extent
with the same power to compel the at
Tendance and the giving OF testimony
Thy witnesses and the production o
books, papers and contracts and agree
lments as is provided In IAN act to reg
ulate commerce" approved February
Ia. 1887. and all amendments thereof
Said Commission may employ sucf
agents and clerks as in it, judgmen
may be necessary for properly execut
ing the provisions OF this act. Sai'
Commission shall make an annual re
port to the President containing, amont
other things, such specific recommend
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