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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
CAPITAL CASES SET
HE IMPERsoNATED PENsroUEn
 oFFTCER-FINES SUSPENDED.
Case of Byron Trammell, Charged With Murder of Charles E. Taylor, Set for
 sion Officer.

Prisoners charged with capital felonies were yesterday arraigned before Judge William H. Thomas in the City Court of Montgomery and their cases wers set for trial
 The trial in which Montgomerians and the people 4oE -the~ entire State are most interested, the trial of Byron TrammelI, charged with the murder Of Charles E.. Taylor of Roanoke was set for August g. More prisoners will bsf tried .under charges of.robbery Sthis term than that in any term of thsacourt f0r several years. there being five cases charging hOld-up on the docket. < E
 The following dates were set for tha trial of the cases:
 John Henry Loveless, murder, August "a Burley McGehee. murdeB, August 5;'Mary Jane Austin, robbery. August (; Clauda Hurst, robbery, August A6; Sam Lewis. robbery, August 6: Luke Fowls, robbery. August 6; Byron Trammell. murder, Au- gust 8: Ben Shines, murder, August a William Henry. robbery. August s,
 All of the capital prisoners are negroes with the exception of Byron Trammen.
 The following cases were disposed ofsin the criminal division of the City Court of Montgomery, Judge Thomas presiding: John Abercrombie, grand larceny, not guilty; Jim Fowlkes. carrying concealed pistol, jury and verdict guilty, fine S50s l. H. Bowten. attempt to commit forg- cry. plea of guilty, fine slO; Joe Thomas. grand larceny, plea of guilty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
A Severe Punch.
Commercial Appeal.

Memphis Commercial Appeal
 Now that William J. Bryan has be- come a common slanderer, the sooner he public decline to countenance him in any way the better. His gross and brutal islanders on MT. Cleveland ought to bar him forever from the company of gentle men. Any Democrat has right to diff fer from MT. Bryan but when the latter accuses MT. Cleveland of having been corrupted by the monied interests, when there is not a particle of truth in the support of such d charge. he simply proves himself a blackguard who is en- titled to no gentleman's tolerance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

The following invitation has been is- sued: Mid the bowers and the flowers In the garden of our Queen,
 There the Honey-Bees will gather On the terrace, cool and green; There, with evening zephyrs playing In the blossoms rare and sweet, Honey-laden wings will wait us Lovingly our Queen to greet. In her radiant efflorescence,
 At her vernal grotto-shrine,
 She will call her Bees together Wednesday, July twenty-nine.
 Juliet c. Olin. 732 Monroe Street. B. 8. v. P. Little Miss Lela Mcclure will enter tain a few friends this afternoon in cele- of her grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Jones, on Goldthwaite Street.
 Capt. Americus Mitchell, who has just returned from the Philippine Islands, Is with his mother and sisters at the resi- dence of Mrs. Banks. No. Clayton Street.
 Misses Maude Burke and Annie Stakely, who are attending a house party in An niston. went to Lookout Mountain to attend a ball at a hotel there.
 MT. Charles Hardin, of New York, for merly of Montgomery. spent a short while in Montgomery with MT. and Mrs. J. D. Burke.
 Miss Clara Ellen Forbes has gone to Daphne to attend house party at which Mir. James H. Wells Is entertaining.  Mrs. Mary billiard of Mobile, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. c. Forbes, at her home on Court Street.
 Misses Fannie Gray Pearce and Georgia saffold have gone for short outing to Atlantic Beach.
 Misses Gene and Mary Burke are visit ing their grandmother, Mrs. Burke, in Evergreen.
 Mrs. A. J. Leach and children are vis- iting friends in Bessemer and Birming- ham.
 Mrs. Hardwick Ruth and baby will leave Saturday for Gainesville, Ga
 Mir. and Mrs. James Ware Walker are in Chicago on their bridal trip.
 Mrs. James Wardlaw has gone to visit friends in North Alabama.
 Word has been received by Montgomery friends of the death of Master Marion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Steamer Runs Down Briea tine.
Thos. G. Jones,
 U. s. Judge.

EsastbotTne, Eng. July 22,-The British steamer MiddlehaIn Castle. Captain Lloyd. which sailed from Antwerp for Galveston recently, ran down the Swedish brigan- tine Svithiod at 2.3O o'clock this morning thirteen miles southeaSt of Owners Light ship Six of the Svithiod's crew wers drowned and three were landed here The Middleham Castle has since passed the Isle of Wight, bound for Galveston. The damage she sustained was only tri1ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
DANIELL-wALKER.

The following invitation has been re- ceived by friends in Montgomery: MT and Mrs. Addison Allen Walker invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter,
 Martha Frances,
 and Mir. Samuel Collinsworth Daniell on Wednesday evening, August the fifth
 at six o'clock.
 At home e. Eufaula, Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
A PRETTY PARTY.

Miss Mildred Loeb and Master Felix Loeb, little children of MT. and Mrs. Ike Loeb, entertained a number of friends yesterday afternoon at their home on Sayre Street.
 The house was prettily decorated for the occasion in cut-fiowers and palms. The feature of the occasion was "pinning on the donkey's tAil," and the prizes were won by Misses Willie Cary and Margaret Clyne.
 The lovely souvenirs given to each guest were boxes of candy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
IN COMPLEMENT
 TO MISS DEXTER

Account is given of a party in Scale, given by Mir. and Mrs. Marlborough to their little sister. Miss Ellen Dexter of Mont gomery, on yesterday afternoon.
 The scheme of decoration was pink and green, and guessing games were the fea- lures of the afternoon.
 There were thirty guests invited to meet Miss Ellen who is a daughter of Mir and Mrs. R. P. Dexter of Bellinger Heights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Phone IO0. A cents Wanted Omt of Toun
"PR RIPTIONS
Carefully C0mpounded''

This is an old familiar say. ing; in fact, it is so old that some druggists have forgotten what it means. We have not. We believe it is the most im- portant thing in our business. We not only do it carefully, but we do it quickly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

San Juan. P. R., July 2s.-The agents of company claiming $4OO0,OOO capital in concessions from Mexico for eolonlzing the coast of Yucatan, are successfully en- gagged at Mayaguez and vicinity, indpc- ing Porto Rican families to emigrate. The newspapers of this island oppose the plan. claiming that better times are com ing for Porto Rico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Chicago Record Herald.
 He has a very delicate humor. don't you think.
 Yes. so delicate that I wonder some times how 1t survives the shock of being born"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
MISS oCKENDEN AND
 MIR. GEsNER MARRIED

MR. GESMEH MAHH1EO.
 The unexpected marriage of two Mont gomerians occurred in Greenvilie on
 Tuesday. It was that of Miss Jocelyn Ockenden and Mir. William Gesner. There were serious objection to the marriage on the part of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. Ockenden, and so the young couple went to Greenville where the bride once lived. They returned to Montgom- cry yesterday morning. Mr. Gesner is connected with the Cur bow-Clapp Marble Works and Is young man who stands well in the opinion of those who know him. Miss Ockenden is the only daughter of MT. and Mrs. ocken- den, and is a great favorite with a large | circle of friends of her own and her parents.
 MT. and Mrs Gesner are at home with
 his parents, MT. and Mrs. William A.
 Gesner on Monroe Street. MISS REYNOLDS AND MIR. NEELY MARRIED. A quiet wedding was celebrated yester- day afternoon at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Neal L.. Anderson on Washing
 ton Street. It was that which united
 Miss Eloise Reynolds and Mir. Frank Batchelor Nicely. The marriage was to have taken place place on next Wednesoay, but on account of telegram calling MT. Nicely north the ceremony was celebrated yesterday. Rev. Neal L, Anderson officiating. The only attendants were: Miss Nonie
 Moore. who was maid of honor. and MT.
 Al Reynolds, brother of the bride, who
 was best man.
 The bride, who Is a daughter of MT.
 and Mrs. W. J, Reynolds. wore a travel
 ing gown of blue voille with hat to match
 At 6:30 o'clock MT. and Mrs. Nicely left
 for St. Paul, where they will reside.
 The young couple carry with them the
 hearty wishes of large number of
 friends. who are interested in their hap
 piness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
WOMAN ano
 SOCIETY.
NRs. .. n. ds CoTTKs.

Lee Walker. the little s-year-old son of MT. end Mrs. Croombs Walker, at their home in Springfield, III. Their friends here will sympathize with Mir. and Mrs. Walker in their bereavement. The little boy IS a grandson of Mir. and Mrs. Hal Walker of Montgomery.
 Mrs. Jay Kanzier spent last week with friends in Birmingham.
 Miss Whitman Hood has gone to Hunts vile to visit friends.
 More Teachers Passed.
 The State Board of Examiners are en- gagged in examing the papers of appli- cants and have granted additional licenses as follows:
 Bullock County-Ashley H. Williams Lucy M. Flewellen, J. A. Smith. Willie McAndrew. Jacob E. Christian, Lila Adams, Mary A. Grier, Callie J. l.. Cur ry. A. P. Everett, Talutie Hightower Gussie H. Jackson.
 Calhoun County-Pearl Hubbard.
 Clarke County-Alma Duke, Mae Cow an, E. W. Jordan, Stella Myrick, Samuel M. Chapman. Alberta M. Gilmore, -4. L. Martin.
 Tuscaloosa County-Perry D. Hughes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Misses Maude Burke and Annie Stakely, who are attending a house party in An niston. went to Lookout Mountain to attend a ball at hotel there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

MT. Charles Hardin, of New York, for merly of Montgomery, spent a short while in Montgomery with MT. and Mrs. J. D. Burke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Miss Clara Ellen Forbes has gone to Daphne to attend a house party at which Mir. James H. Wells Is entertaining
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mrs. Mary billiard of Mobile. is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. G. Forbes. at her home on Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Misses Fannie Gray Pearce and Georgia Saffold have gone for short outing to Atlantic Beach.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mrs. A. J. Leach and children are vis- iting friends in Bessemer and Birming- ham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Capt. Americus Mitchell, who has just returned from the Philippine Islands, is with his mother and sisters at the resi- dence of Mrs. Banks. No. Clayton Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Misses Gene and Mary Burke are visit ing their grandmother. Mrs. Burke. in Evergreen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mrs. Hardwick Ruth and baby VII leave Saturday for Gainesville, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

MT. and Mrs. James Ware Walker are in Chicago on their bridal trip
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Word has been received by Montgomery friends of the death of Master Marion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Little Miss Lela Mcclure will enter tain a few friends this afternoon in cele- bration of her 4th birthday, at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Jones, on Goldthwaite Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mrs. James Wardlaw has gone to visit friends in North Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mrs. Jay Kanzier spent last week with friends in Birmingham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
The Proposed Parade

The committee now engaged in solicit
ing subscriptions to defray the expenses
of the proposed parade on the 2Sd OF Feb
ruary report that they have met with con-
siderable encouragement. They have COL
lected and obtained pledges which ag-
pregate about $500. The projectors
are therefore sanguine of the ultimate
success of the affair. The 22d OF Feb
ruary was Alexandria's gala day in by
gone years. The last two generations,
however, have taken but little interest
in it, probably from the fact that it oc-
ours in the banquet season when nearly
all the fraternal associations of the city
hold their annual reunions. Messrs. A.
ID. Brockett, T. c. Howard and NJ. b.
Harlow, of the executive committee, on
Saturday went to Washington and called
on Congressman John f. Rixey, who
accompanied them to the State, War
and Navy Department, where they had
a personal interview with Secretary Root
in reference to the part the government
would take in the matter. Secretary
Root practically assured them that a
battalion of marines, a troop of cavalry,
with band, and two companies of artil-
lery would be sent here to participate in
the parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Death of Brother of the Late DR..
Gibson.

Almost co-incidental with the death of
DR.. William Gibson, which occurred at
his home in this city Wednesday morn
ing last, came the news of the death of
his younger brother, Alexander Gibson,
who was one of the best known educators
in Ireland, having for many years been
at the head of school in the county
Armagh which has prepared for the large
universities of Ireland and England many
of the men who are now prominent in
the affairs of Great Britain. Like the
late DR.. William Gibson, his brother,
Alexander Gibson, was a graduate of the
celebrated Trinity College, Dublin.
His remains were inferred in the Cathe-
dral Cemetery Saturday, January "a. DIR.
Gibson's eldest brother, Samuel Gibson,
was at one time demonstrators of anatomy
at Trinity College, served with the Brit
ish army as surgeon during the Gavin
pore mutiny and throughout the Crimean
war and was afterwards signally honored
by Queen Victoria, who appointed HIN
surgeon to the Queens Lancers, her own
regiment. AHOtutI
who attained prominence at the bar, died
last August OF family of fourteen
children but one son survives, Dr. John
Y. Gibson, who is now pracficing his
profession in the West. There are four
surviving sisters, two in Australia and
two in Ireland A pathetic incident in
the career of DR.. William Gibson, whose
life was so closely allied to the lives Of
many of the older citizens of Alexandria,
was the death of his mother, which oc-
Cured in the county Armagh several
years ago. Since coming to this country
as young man DR.. Gibson had not visit
ed his native land, the demands of his
profession having on a number of occa-
sions forced him to abandon plans with
that end in view. He had passed three
score wears and his cherished desire was
about to be consummated when few days
before sailing he was advised of his
mothers death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
The Metric System.

The Business Mems League of Alex
andria received, today, the following
from Rue Scribe, PAWS.
Whereas, The American Chamber of
Commerce of Paris is profoundly con-
WINGED that the adoption by the United
States government of the metric system
would greatly simplify the exchange
of commodities within the boundaries OF
the country, and facilitate and notably
increase foreign trade; and whereas,
bill to fix the standards of weights and
measures according to the metric
system is now on the calendar of the
57th Congress; now, therefore, be it.
Resolved, That this American Cham
Der of Commerce of Paris fully approves
said bill, and strongly urges that all
proper steps be taken, and every effort
be exerted to secure the early and gen
eral adoption of the metric system as
the standard in all the departments of
the government of the United States.
FRANCIS KIMBEL, President.
w. S. DALLIBA, Honorary Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Work Commenced.

The work of rebuilding the machine
shop of the Alexandria Iron Works,
southeast corner of Royal and Wilkes
streets, destroyed by fire on the night of
the 18th proximo, has been commenced.
Padgett & Bro. are the contractors for
the brick work and Mr.. j. T. Shaw will
execute the carpenters work. The re-
building will be prosecuted IS rapidly as
circumstances will permit. The work of
reconstructing 'Risheill & Sons planning
mill will be commenced as soon as pos
sible, and in a short time, it is hoped,
both industries will be busily at work
aoain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Accident to Flying Machine.

Professor Langley's aeroplane flying
machine which has been moored to a
houseboat at the Eighth street wharf
in Washington, made an unannounced
ascension yesterday. The houseboat held
it for while, but eventually the aero
plane snapped the mooring lines and
went up in the air, dangling the boat
after it. The aeroplane dragged the
houseboat around the river for while,
and then went smashing into a boat,
which. was lying at nearby pier.
Twenty feet of the steamboats, guard
rail was seriously damaged and the
aeroplane came to rest on the fagpole.
The owner subsequently appeared on
the scene and took charge of the wrecked
machine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Personal.

NJ William Thornton has been ap-
no;nted general foreman Of the shops OF
The Southern Railway at this place to
succeed Mr.. Sidell, who resigned recent
" to accept position in Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Thornton several years ago was an
apprentice in the shops here. He was
subsequently transferred to Selma, Ala.
Mrs. S. S. Hopkins, of this city, was
operated upon for appendicitis at Column
bia Hospital, Washington, Saturday,
afternoon. 1t is understood that the
operation was successful.
VIM. r. Harryman, the little son of
Dr. H. G. Harryman, of Baltimore, who
has been quite sick in this city, is con-
valescing.
Mrs. Thomas Alexander Lee, 22l1
Washington circle, will be at home the
second and third Thursdays in February.
Mrs. Lee will have with her Miss Phil
Wattles, of Alexandria, and the Misses
Elbrey, of Sandy Spring, Md.
Miss Mittie Herbert is visiting Miss
Anne Mason, at the University of Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. GeorgeL. Young, who has been in
disposed from grip at his home in Fair
fax county. is able to be out again.
Mr.. John Knett, of the West End
glass works, has gone to his old home in
New Jersey for few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Archie Young, son of Mr. George
Young, seriously cut one of his feet
with an axe in lower Fairfax county
few days ago.
A young Alexandrian and motor
man on the electric railway had war of
words on the 11:20 train from Washing
ton Saturday night. The quarrel was
continued uutil the train arrived in
this city when the police appeared on
the scene and prevented what might
have ended in serious trouble.
The electric railway company has force OF
men at work at king and Washington streets
Strengthening the track and placing the ROAD
bed in Condition for the PAYERS who are
anxious to finish the King street improvement
as soon as the the weather will permit.
The wharf of Mr. William NJ. Reardon, be-
tween King and Prince streets, is being raised
about two feet in order to bring il above the
cover the wharves at this city and damage the
goods stored on them.
Mr. David Howell, a magistrate for
number of years at Charles Town, w. Va,
died on Saturday, at his residence in that city,
aged Ga years, Of heart disease. He was an
uncle of Mr.. d. J. Howell, of this city.
Lucy and Josephine Shepherd and Jennie
johnson, young colored women, were arrested
yesterday by Officer Beach for disorderly con-
duct. They were brought before the Mayor
this morning and fined IS each.
A bill introduced in the Senate on Saturday
by Senator Foraker grants the Washington,
Potomac and Chesapeake Railroad Company
the right TO extend its line inside the limits
of the District Of Columbia.
The revival services which have been in
progress in the NJ. l.. Church South during
the past two weeks, closed last night. The
services have been successful throughout.
There will be meeting of the Mary Gusts
Lee Chapter, u. ID. g., tomorrow TUESDAY
morning, at 10o'clock, at the residence OF Mrs.
Dabney Herndon.
The Lady Maccabees will meet tonight at
7:30 o'clock in their hall on south Fairfax
street, instead Of tomorrow night.
The Cooperative Charities Association Will
meet ut the Old Woman's Home on Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
The Woman's Auxiliary will meet in Lee
Camp Hall tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
Bishop Gibson will pay an official visit 10
this city on Sunday, April 26.
Several electric lights failed to burn Satur-
day night.
The police are now wearing their uniforms
at night.
Six dodgers were at the station house last
night.
G. T.. Price Il Co. will have fine and fresh
assortment Of fish in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
At Hills Opera House.

The Huntley Moore Stock company
has arrived. Twenty people registered
yesterday at the Fleischmann and APP
pich hotels aud tonight they will begin
a weeks engagement at HIPS Opera
House, presenting for the opening play
Charles Frohman's greatest society and
labor drama, "The Lost Paradise. "
The company is one of the largest which
has appeared here charging popular
prices and there are indications of large
audiences being present each night.
Tomorrow night Roanoke will be
presented, and the sale of seats for that
performance began this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Funerals.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Deane,
whose death occurred Friday morning
last, took place at 4 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon from her home, 2l9 north St.
Asaph street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. J. Morton, of Christ
Church, and the interment was in the
Presbyterian cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Frances II. Tyler,
whose death occurred Saturday morning,
took place from the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Horace d. Ashton, 2O6 north
Royal street, yesterday afternoon. Rev.
w. j. Morton, of Christ Church, officia-
ted. The interment was in Bethel
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Rumored RESIGNATION.

1t is said in railroad circles that Mr..
Gordon Jones, superintendent of the
Midland division of the Southern
Railway, has resigned his posi-
ton, and that he is to be superseded by
Mr.. Choate, a western railroad man.
The many friends of Mr.. Jones in this
city and on the line of the road will ie-
greet to hear that he is to leave Alexan-
dria, but they all wish him abundant
success in whatever new position he may
be called upon to Gil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-02
Fined Ten Dollars.

Temple Carter, colored, was before
the Mayor this morning charged with
assaulting Charles Churchill, colored,
with knife early on the morning of the
Goth ultimo. He was fined $40. Carter
and Churchill were in company with a
young colored woman at the corner OF
Duke and Alfred streets at the time of
the assault. The woman shrieked muir
der and Officers Allen and Young has
tened to the scene. The trio ran, but
the officers succeeded in obtaining their
names and bringing the parties to trial.