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Arizona republican., 1903-10-16
ECKEL FOUND GUILTY
The Jury Spent Only Half an Hour
 Considering.

William L. Eckel was found guilty yesterday of the abduction of his four teen year old niece. Hetta Eckel, the daughter of John 0. Eckel The case was given to the jury at noon. An hour and half was spent at lunch, and at two o'clock the verdict was returned so that only half an hour was spent in the deliberation of the case.
 Three witnesses were examined in the morning. They were Deputy Sher- ifs William Widmer, James Gray and T. J. Duncan. They were asked only about the conduct of the defendant since he had been lodged in jail. the object of the testimony being to dis prove the theory of insanity which had been advanced by the defense. The of ficers said that there had been nothing ir the manner of the prisoner to indi- cate insanity.
 The testimony having been all put in the jury was orally instructed, the in- structions being taken down by the court stenosrapher.
 Then the arguments began and were closed shortly before noon.
 A rather exciting incident, witnessed by most of the people in the court room. occurred during the closing ar gument of Attorney F. H. Lyman for the defense. He attacked the witnesses for the prosecution. especially those of the Eckel family, in the most vigorous manner. He spoke of John o. Eckel as man mentally unbalanced and oe his wife as a termagent and q virago. Then he arrived at the son, Claude Eckel, a stripling of but sixteen. but a husky one for that age. and alluded to nim as q bullet headed youth. That was more than young EcKel believed the constitution of the United States required him to take. He was seated within the bar and springing from his seat he advanced upon the attorney with clenched fists. Col. c.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16
THE TEMPE NORMAL
Many Things Point to Its Most Pros-
 porous Year.

The Normal is fairly we'll along in what promises to be a highly success full year. The enrolment is larger than ever before 1S0 pupils being al ready on the books Of the institution. The faculty has been increased, the growing number of students making it most necessary. The new members of the teaching force are; Miss Cara Fin nie, a graduate of the University of California, who teaches first and sec ond year English; Miss Winifred E.. Peters, who is librarian and secretary of the faculty; Miss Mary McNulty, a graduate of the Normal. who is assis- tant in the training school; MT. Geo. NJ. Frizzell, and MT. w. H. Lee. who instruct in mathematics and Latin respectively.
 The new girls hall has been in use since the opening of the school. Miss Isabel O'Hara is the mistress of the hall and there are fifty young women already living there. The hall will ac- commodate seventy. Everything has been arranged with a view to the com fort and convenience of the students. The girls hall of last year has been turned over to the young men. Thir- teen students are making their homes there; there is no dining room at the boys hall. and the young men board in the dining room of the girls hall
 There are a number of ways in which the students may manifest their activ- ties beside the ordinary class work. There are associations of various sorts among the student body, and the most prominent of these are noted below.
 In athletics the outlook of the iior- nal was never better than at the pres = tnt time. During the early da.j oi this quarter the Athleti: association organized with EXe.ett |. Wilbur. president; Ernest C. Corlel, vice president. Joseph E. Noble. secretary; and Edgar L. Hendrix, treasurer.
 F.. R. Wilbur was elected caQIai1 of the football team and the management or it was given to E. C. Corbeil Thn boys are occupying their new auarte rs which are fitted up with shower baths, lockers, rubdoWn tables. and many other conVeniences. The team has a complete ou.rit of Inoe-Skin trousers, ard the best quality of football shoes stockings and sweaters. A sror1 time ago the old students presented the team with $25.0O. This money will be used to procure some new footballs, and to furnish the field with goal posts and tacklng apparatus. The recent rains with the aid of large roller
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Ask your grocer fer Town Talk flour. It is the best.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

For the reatest 10c shave try the Commercial barber shop. Bath 15c.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Does your piano need tuning? Have Hamilton tune it.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

PIANOFORTE LESSONS. MISS FANNY PECK.
 Leschetizky Method.
 136 N. Sixth Street.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

For Sale.-Cheap.-The old rails and ties now being removed from traci; on West Washington street if taken a; once. Phoenix Railway Co.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

SIXTH AVENUE HOTEL.
 Dining-room is open. First-clas table board by the day or week. TT, our evening dinners, 5:30 to ' D. III.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Griswold, the bicycle man, has re ceiVed those 30 inch tires that so many have been inquiring for.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16
TRADE TOPICS

Hamilton. the tuner. Leave orders at Redewills or Fountains music store. Mrs. Trevor. S04 12th st, Erill'S. has started sewing again and will be pleased to see all old customers. Mrs F. M. AIosler will reopen her dressmaking parlors in Doris theater October 1st.
 Lessons mandolin, gutter, painting. 2O9 West Washington street. Mrs. Ben H. Herr.
 PIANOFORTE LESSONS. MISS FANNY PECK.
 Leschetizky Method.
 136 N. Sixth Street. Women and girls who have been un- fortunate and are in need of a home and friends can find them by address ing Crittenton Home, Highland addi- ton, Phoenix, ArizoyA.
 SIXTH AVENUE HOTEL. Dining-room is open. F'irst-class table board by the day or week. Try our evening dinners, 5:50 to p. III. For the best rolled barley in town go to the Capitol Mills.
 Does your piano need tuning? Have Hamilton tune it.
 For the reatest 10c shave try the Commercial barber shop. Bath 15c. Ask your grocer fer Town Talk flour. It is the best.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Mrs. Trevor. SO4 12th st, Erill's. has started sewing again and will be pleased to see all old customers.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Hamilton. the tuner. Leave orders at Redewill's or Fountains music store.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Mrs. F. M Mosier will reopen her dressmaling parlors in Doris theater October 1st.
Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Lessons mandolin, gutter, painting. 209 West Washington street. Mrs. Ben H. Herr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
COMMUNICATED.
IJNSEEMLY CONDUCT.

Our Young men, as a rule. are as well
behaved and show as much respect to
ladies as those of any community in this
country, but last nights action of sew
eral Young men in the gallery at the
performance in the Opera House was
certainly disgrace to the young men
of this city, as these persons were well
dressed and blooming into manhood
and of whom one should expect better.
When asked to please desist from their
noisy proceedings, as it annoyed the
ladies, they only sneered and yelled the
louder. One lady personally asked
them several times to please stop, as 1t
annoyed her very much, but her plead
ipgs met with the same result. Her
annoyance only seemed to amuse them.
1t is true we were only in the gallery,
but persons in the gallery are entitled to
their moneys worth just The same as
those in other parts of the house.
think the management of the Opera
House could remedy this evil by plac-
ing a stern Waterman in the gallery to
eject such ill-behaved persons as they do
in other cities. A SUFFERER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
The Lecture Tonight.

Dr. \. w. Tracy, the temperance
evangelist, will deliver series Of lec-
tures at the corner of Queen and Col
almbus streets commencing tonight.
DR.. Tracy is gifted orator, an able and
fearless champion of truth, an earnest
Christian evangelist and, withal, one OF
those subtle humorists that is sure to
catch and hold the attention of even an
untriendly public. He speaks the
truth in a clear, forceful manner that
cannot fail to carry conviction. A
popular feature Of the course Is the fire.
1uent introduction of beautifully illus
trated songs. The songs sung are we'll
known gospel hymns with which every
one is familiar Anyone who plays a
cornet, violin or any orchestral instru-
ment is invited to bring it along and
Join in this noble work of redeeming
humanity. All members of the chorus
and orchestra will be given compliment
tary tickets for the entire course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Pretty and Quiet Wedding.

Mr.. r. Albert Hinton, Of Brookland-
vile, Baltimore county, Md, and Miss
Lou E. Cockey, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs;
J. G. Cockey, of this city, were married
at 2:9O o'clock this afternoon at the
residence of the bride, Rev. Messrs. +.
V. REGISTER and J. P. Stump officiating
The groom was attended by Mr.. John d.
Challs, OF Brooklandville, and the bride
by Miss Willie l.. Fox, Of Danyille.
Only immediate relatives and friends OF
the family were present The parlors
where the ceremony was performed were
beautifully and tastefully decorated with
plants and flowers. The newly-marrled
couple lett at 1870 clock on the Weem' 5
line steamer for Baltimore. They will
make their future home at Brooklandville.
The presents were fine and tasteful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Rlanheim Cut His Throat.

A guard from the Richmond peniten-
tiarv came here this afternoon for Thomas
Blanheim, colored, who shot and killed
John Green, colored. on the night OF
the 18th of last June. Blanheim, 1t
will be remembered, was sentenced to
eighteen years confinement in the peni-
tertiary. The guard proceeded to the
Jail and Blanheim was ordered to get
ready to accompany him to Richmond
While the prisoner was supposed to be
obeving the command he suddenly drew
a knife and cut his throat. The wound
Is q inches across the throat, and the
windpipe is cut. Blanheim was attend,
ed by Dr. Gibson, who had him removed
to the Alexandria Hospital. His con-
dition is serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
HOSPITAL Notes.

Mrs. Kate Rector, wife of Mr.. Lewis
Rector, Of Fauquier county, died at the
Alexandria Hospital last night The de-
ceased was taken to the hospital Satur-
day while in a critical condition, and an
operation was deemed necessary for
her relief. Her condition was such
that she failed to rally, and her death
followed. She was % years old and a
daughter of Mr.. Dodd of lower Fairfax
county.
Mr.. Jesse Black, who was taken to
the hospital recently while i'll, is pro-
crossing rapidly toward recovery.
Che6ey Hoo6, colored, who was recent
" injured in railroad accident, is con-
vaIescing.
Mr. f. Harris, of Cherrydale, Alexan-
dria county, who is suffering from indis-
position, was taken TO the hospital last
night.
The condition of Mr.. John Ryan, now
at the Alexandria Hospital, suffering
from pistol shot wound, was not so IA
vOrabe today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

There we're no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning.
Andrew Simmons, who was charged
with cutting Joseph johnson in the
county recently, yesterday surrendered
himself to Justice Wormley.
The two-year-old daughter of Mr.
Hugh Crockett, living at the southeast
corner of Jefferson and Franklin streets,
fell from a chair late Tuesday evening
and broke one of her arms. She was
attended by DR.. Snowden.
IT is understood that former Judge McCabe,
of Leesburg, will not he an applicant for the
D psition Of Circuit Judge in the event of the
retirement from the bench of Judge Nicol.
Miss Sara Elizabeth Adams. the writer,
died on Tuesday at her home near Ballston,
Alexandria county. Miss Adams was daugh-
ter of John Adams. of Rockbridge county.
Tailors, trout, fresh mackerel, rockfsh and
oysters will be for sale in market tomorrow
by Mr.. Robert Travers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Injunction Dissolved.

1t was published in July last that in
the L. S. Circuit Court in this city at
that term Judge Waddill had granted
an injunction, at the instance OF Mr.. Il.
H. Phillips, to restrain the W., A. d
F. C. Ry. Co. from further mortgagiDg
its property, Mr.. Phillips's contention
being that the railway company had
no legal right to mortgage its prop
erty for more than 5000, 600. A mo
ton was argued before Judge Wad-
dill in August to dissolve the injunc-
ton and the Judge today announced
his decision in the case, granting the
motion and disselying the injunction
He holds that the matter has already
been adiudicated by the DEGREES of the
Circuit Court for Alexandria county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Funerals.

The funeral of the late John T..
Downey took place from St. Mary ;
Church this morning and was attended
by a large number of relatives and
friends of the deceased. The palibear-
ers were six of his brethren. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. II. }. Cut
Ter.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Beulah
Klaus. wife of Mr.. Frederick Klaus, Jr,
took place from the residence OF eX-
Councilman Klaus, on Queen street, TINS
afternoon. A number Of relatives and
friends of the family attended. The
services we're conducted by Rev. P, r
Phillips, of St. Pauls Church, and the
pallbearers were Messrs. John Ewald,
John Shuman, Samuel Smith, Char eI
Geisendaffer and Daniel McCauley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Heavy Rain.

The warm weather of the past few
days and southeasterly winds disap-
aeered today and we're followed by
northerly winds and a torrential rain,
which set in about oclock this morn
ing and continued most of the day.
The water fell in torrents, flooding the
streets and pavements in many instances
and forming pools in places where new
sidewalks had been elevated above those
alongside them. The cutters overtiowed
and the sewers rOared under the heavy
downpours while gutterless buildings
sent sheets of water on the pavements.
Most people were driven from the
streets. and those compelled to be
out found umbrellas insufficient to
keep the rain from striking their bodies
The wind at times came in heavy flaws
rendering it difficult to keep umbrellas
in position to shield one from the ele-
ments. Scenes at places reporters gen
erallv visit to ascertain the daily hap
penings were especially dismal. There
were no cases in the Police Court, nor
had any OF the officers anything outside
of the ordinary report. But few people
were in market and they huddled under
the sheds to escape the elements The
river front was featureless as were also
the railway depots.
The mercury in the thermometer
dropped 20o from yesterday, when 1t
registered 50. This afternoon 1t stood
at GOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Accident to a Train.

No %. the through vestibule tram oil
the Southern Railway, which lett Alex
andria shortly after II o'clock yesterday
morning. ran into material tram Two
mis-, nora of Greensboro, n. g., at
O'Clock last night. badly shaking up
number of passengers, many OF wnoir
were at supper but doing no serlouf
damage. V. w. Duyall, OF Hyattsville,
Md; H. u. Baker, Of Washington,
mail clerk l.. A. Stone, express mes
seneer. of Pilot Mountain, n. O., and
Jim Wright, colored, fireman of No. ~,
of Spencer, were slightly injured by be-
ing hurled against the side OF the car.
Two white boys about fifteen years OF
age. of Danyille, who were beating their
way on the first blind baggage, were IN
iured in the head, but escaped before the
physician arrived. Late 10 the alter
noon one of the cars of the ballast train
was derailed, and it was necessary to
occupy the main track on No. 2ys time.
A Aagman was sent back and notified the
engineer of the vestibuled train, who
proceeded slowly. As he rounded a
curve he saw the tender of the work
train without headlight, and although
the brakes were put on, he was too near
to stop before the collision occurred. The
pilot of the yestibule train was entirely
DESTROYED, but there was no material
damage to cars or track. No. 20 ar
rived at the station at Greensboro at $3.50
O'Clock. leaving at 10, three hours late.
No. 35, south bound, which left Alex
andria shortly after No. 20, was held up
awaiting clearing of the track, leaving
Greensboro at 1920, three hours late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Personal.

Mrs. w. G. Feagans, of Wheatland,
w. Va, is visiting her son, Mr.. E. 5.
Feagans, 52S south Henry street
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Harry j. Grubb and Miss Ruth Ballen-
ger, daughter of Alderman Theophilus
Ballenger, which will take place in the
Second Presbyterian Church on We'd
nesday, October IA, at $50 O clock p. m.
Mrs. Cassus Lee, who has been visit
ing friends in Leesburg, returned on
Monday to her home in Alexandria
ILeesburg Mirror.
Rev. Mr.. LETTERS and Mr. VIM. Pier
point started from Baltimore for Boston
by sea this week.
Mrs. O. F. Baggett and Mrs. II. l..
Ramey, delegates from Trinity Church
in this city, have been in attendance this
week upon the missionary convention
now in session in the Metropolitan
Church in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
.Onlv Yerr Pew Published.

1t is not possible for the prOprietors to
publish more than few of the numer-
Gus letters received in praise of Chamber
aims Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea
Remedy and telling of its remarkable
elres. They come from people in every
walk in life and from every state in the
Union. The following from Mr.. t. W.
Greathouse, of Prattsburg, Ca, speaks
for itself: al would have been dead
now but for the use of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
1t cured me of chronic diarrhoea after
several years of suffering. | can never
say too much in praise of that remedy"
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
The Registrars.

Not a solitary registrar will be LETT IN
the State betSeen January |, 1904, I'M
Ill after March l, 1904 The terms OF
the present members OF electoral boards
were continued by the new constitution
to March /, 1904, but they were shorn
of power in the matter of.uaming regis
trars after January l, 1904. The new
electoral boards will go into office March
l, and they will have the naming OF all
Judges and clerks of election The
legislature may have power to make
provision for registrars during the period
named, though 1t is not certain that the
general assembly is vested with that
power when constitutional enactmeni
yacates the positions for short term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Taken to Baltimore.

The old ferry steamer Belle Haven,
which had been familiar spectacle in
the dock at the foot of King street for
the past six months, started on her last
trip down the Potomac today in tow Of
the tugboat ]. S. Hoskins, Of Baltimore.
She is now well on her way to one OF the
marine graveyards of the monumental
CITY. after career of forty-six years, dur
irg which she played divers parts as a
government transport in war times when
She was known as the Pilot Boy, and as
a river, excursion and ferry steamer IL
times of piece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Opera House.

'The Assembling of the Nations,
and "Mother Goose" we're reproduced
at the Opera House last night, and
again attracted large and appreciatlve
audience. The entertainment was for
the benefit of the Society for the Restora-
ton of Historic Alexandria.
Sun and Horners Uncle Toms Cabin
company will appear at the Opera House
tomorrow night. All the old old features
that have made the play popular else
where in the past are retained, and
several new ones introduced A big
street parade will start from the theatre
~ noon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Recital.

The pupils of Mr.. w. H. StarnelP S
music class will give their recital at the
Opera House on Friday evening, Oct
2Srd. They will be assisted by Miss
Mai Greenwell, Miss Lucy Graves, Mr.
Jas. Hicks and Mr.. John Finnegan, OF
Washington, and an orchestra under the
direction of Mr. john Historic. This
orchestra will play with several of the
pupils in their numbers. Two pianos
will be used together with the orchestra
and it is hoped to make this the best
recital this class has ever given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Columbia Fire @ mpany.

A meeting of the Columbia Fire
Company was held last night. The
business transacted was for the most
mart of no general interest. At the fire
If the Southern Railway store house
last summer a member had been charged
with characterization in neglecting to
obev an order of superior officer. The
charge was Investigated, but the ac'
cused was declared not guilty OF the al
leged OflenSe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Pump House DestrOved.

The pump house of the Washington
Southern Railway at QuantcO was de-
stroyed by fire last night. The pump
was used to fill tank from which en-
gines took water The FIRE is believed to
have been the work of an incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system, set the
liver to action, remove the bile, clear the com
plexion. cure headache and leaves a good taste
in the mouth The famous little pills for do
ing such work pleasantly and etiectually are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Bob Moore of
Lafayette, Ind, says: "All other pills | have
used grippe and sicken, while De Wits Little
Early Risers are simply perfect" Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
Concert.

The Daily Quartette will give com
plimentary concert at the Opera House
next Tuesday night for the benefit OF
the Confederate building fund. Those
giving the entertainment will not re-
ceive any of the benefits having kindly
given their services for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
The Vital Spark.

To man who said he didn't have
time to attend to advertising his store in
the newspapers an experienced merchant
said: "You haven't time to do anything
else. It's the most important thing
about any business. What's the good OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-f,oo or .nls ~, 5oe. -.
tioD fair tonight and Friday coiuer 'ol's"'
diminishing westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08

at was almost miracle. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured lie of terrible breaking out all
over the body. | am very grateful" Miss
Julia Filibridge, West Cornwell, Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at Gil a. N. and sets
8 80 p. IN. High water at 9:lO g. m' anu
ga =, nm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-08
DRY GOODS.

Autumn and winter fashions IN Suits will
offer On attraction 10 the L dies. This i
the largest and most comprehensive display
we have ever made. and the Introductory
prices are interesting
Women's Black and Navy Venetian Suits;
Jacket with long skirt effect; pleated front
and back; satin lined throughout; skirt
is pleated to match with the GfS M
Jacket. ................... O.. -.
New Corset Suit, made of cheyiots and
mixed materials; jacket all satin Gfz E0
lined; skirt nine-gore fare....... " wv
A very pretty Walking Skirt Of all-wool
Scotch Mixtures jacket made of the newest
corset effect taffeta lined skirt S11 S0
the new 13-gore 1are.......... W" NV
New Blouse Suits; made Of novelty fancy
materials hemmed with broadcloth combina-
ton Jacket faffeta lined long skirt effect;
skirt eleven.gore kilt even Cox m
ength............"........ ....... Wv wv
Box-pleated Suit; new blouse effect jacket
AZ inches long body and sleeves satin lined;
trimmed with soutache and buttons; skirt
eleven-gore; side pleats instep length
made of cheviots and fancy GZz SO
materials. .................~............ sV~S