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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-25
4 DARING ATrEmpr.
Nebraskan Was Captured After Having
Shot Bank Cashier


Shot Bank Cashier.
Norfolk, Neh., Nov. GA robber yes
terday entered the Platte county bank
at Platte Center, 20 miles south OF here
and shot Cashier Barney Schroeder and
escaped in buggy.
Cashier Schroeder was at the teller's
window when the robber appeared, and
presenting revolver, demanded the
cash from the safe. Cashier Schroeder
refused to turn the mony over and the
robber fred at him, the bullet taking
effect in the breast. Schroeder is said
to be fatally hurt.
William Schelp, q clerk in the bank,
was in back room when the robber
entered. As soon as the clerk heard
the shot he gave the alarm, but the rob-
Der jumped into his buggy and drove
of. The citizens formed posse at
once and started in pursuit Of the rob-
Der who evidently was alone.
The sheriff Of Platte county at CO.
lumbus was also notified and started
at once for Platte Center.
The robbcr was captured by Sheriff
Carrig and gave his name as VIM. Hol-
den, farm hand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-25
LIE zERo N RRIrArN.
Distress General, and Authorities are Or
ganixing Relief Works.

London, Nov. 24.-The temperature in
some districts Of the United Kingdom
during the night, although only twenty.
five degrees below freezing point, was
the lowest ever reported here. The dis.
tress is general, and the local authorities
are organizing relief works. The inter-
Tuption Of road communications m the
country continues, and the isolated vii.
lagos are suffering severely. In a few
instances wayfarers have been discoy.
cred frozen to death ia the snow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-25
Wireless Telegraphy
ATTRACTING THE ATTENTION
OF THE WORLD.

The American DeForest interests
America being consolidation
win convince intelligent
country
No that they
he Bell Telephone its opportunity comparable
With the DeFores wireless and hundreds
enterprise actually paving
There Of equally
shock the American DForess doing bus
has been adoptd
hs United States
Report of One Of the Government Stations
Telegraph station at NOME ALASKA as,
h month fore commercial wo
Can and the machines Yourself Al No Il
Main browns Open evenings for
B. K. SHEPARD,
Representative
Room o2S Old South Building, Boston, Mass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-25
We guarantee this 10 be true


disappear
standing and permanently
has of
kfoat end ~ nm aehesT hey Permanent
Have know who has benin living hell Of
diseaea
the blood and too subtle Doctors have stood bed and helpless
nine cases out Of hundred Of manifestations on the skin are purely ocAN
the blood has nothing do with Il parasite IN the skin
This
permanently curing every parasitic
hcnabe n
The n
D. d D.
pound the prescription Tor druggists
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A warrant was issued today by Police
Justice Cation for the arrest Of John
Entwisle, King street druggist, who is
charged with the unlawful selling OF
cocaine.
1t is expected that meeting of the
Board of Police Commissioners will be
held tomorrow night, at which time the
unfinished business of the last meeting
will be disposed of.
The wealth er this morning was hot,
the mercury lowering near the ninety
mark. A shower recon panied by some
thunder and lighting shortly after noon
lowered the temperature about IL.
A lace and linen shirt waist, valued at
S25, was stolen from Mrs. Joseph Will
lard in Washington recently. 1t was
found in laundry bundle belonging to
Rosie Butler, colorcd, and the latter was
arrested. In Rosie's laundry package
another waist which had disa appeared was
also discovered.
Late Saturday night Officer Smith and
Lyles found colored man named Thomas
johnson near the Washington. Southern
depot, covered with blood and wandering
about in a dazed condition. He was
unable to give his name or tell what had
happened to him, and the officers took
him to the hospital, where it was found
that his head had been terribly cut and
battered. He was unable today TO make
any connected statement.
Harry Thompson, 10 years ago, while walk
| ing along the end of a sa nd barge at MI; y;
+. Shoots sand wharf, at the 1901 OF lni w
| street southeast. Washington, about I:3l
Saturday night, tripped over chain and
fell overheard. One Of his companions, Ad'
rian Curret, jumped into the water and at
tempted to save Thompson, but he was finally
compelled TO release his hold in order to saw
himself from drowning.
The colored Masons of this city gave an ex
cursion to Culpeper today. A large number
including members Of the fraternity and
many Of their friends filled several cars. II
was near noon before the train left.
Capt. J. v. Davis has sold to Ms. Elizabeth
| A. Proctor two lots on the west S. ne 81 C0lum
bus street. between Queen and Princess
Workmen were engaged today in raising a
coal car which ran OH tne ID. W. uhhsiei
barge into the river several weeks ago.
The regular monthly meeting Of X. +. Lee
Lee Camp, No. 2. Confederate Veterans, Will
be held tonight at o'clock.
Mr.. Luther Carter, real estate agent, has
sold to Mrs. Barbara Chauncey house and lo'
No. 219 north Payne street.
A tie up at the Long bridge this even
ing caused delay in the running CT the
trains.
President and Mrs Roosevelt spent most O
Yesterday on a visit to the farm OF a friend
in Alexandria county.
There will be free crab feast tonight al
BASES restaurant. ia north Fairfax street.
Fried clans, SOC dozen clam soup, loo
soft she'll and deviled crabs, i0c each, ever
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at L. ii
Zimmerman's. co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
The Firemen's Convention.

An item in the Gazette few days
ago calling attention to a temporary lull
on the part of some of the hremen IN
the preliminary work incidental 10 the
mcefing of the Firemen's Convention
in this city and the purposed parade,
has served to awaken healthy interest
in these events. The members OF the
various companies have emerged from
lethargy into activity, and manifest a
commendable disposition to vie in max
ing the affair creditable to the city.
As the time for the meeting of the con.
yention draws near this animation will
become more pronounced. The clti-
zens' committee, composed as it is OF
representative people of the community,
are meeting with much encouragement
from the citizens.
On account Of the annual convention
the Atlantic Coast Line, southern
Railway. Seaboard Air Line, Washing
ton Southern and b. q o. r. K. will
sell excursion tickets at the rate OF one
first class fare plus 20 cents for the
round trip ticket, COED to return August
q. The Chesapeake and Ohio will use
rate of II fare plus 25c 70 junction OF
points with Southern Railway plus
fare plus 25c beyond for round trip.
The Norfolk and Western will use J
fare plus 25c for round trip. Fire
companies or brass bands in uniform, 10
or more men on one ticket, are named
special rates which can he obtained
from the chairman OF the transportation
committee or railroad agents at differ
ent points. For the transportation OF
fire apparatus or horses application
must be made direct to the initial line at
the point where the movement takes
flacp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Pnhlic School Finances.

The clerk of the City School Board
has prepared his annual report for the
year ending July 81, which will be sub,
mitted at the meeting of the board next
THURSDAY night. The report shows: Re-
CENTS from State 81, 227.1S; from city,
SIG $50; total, S29, S77.1S: Expenses :;
Amount paid white male teachers 81,
$50 white female teachers, 80, $50 f; col
ored male teachers, $4,000; colored ie-
male teachers, 81, 500; total paid teach
ers, siS, 600 repairs to buildings, furni-
tnre, &C., 81, 1853. SO; blackbOards, &C. e.
sI7; clerk, $500; janitors, 1910; City
Treasurer, $3.50; fuel, s94O.65; insur-
ance, $72; interest, $3.50; registers
SlO4. 70 ;other expenses, including water
rent. crayons, printing blanks, s24S. ~ ~
paid treasurer due from last year sS2O.o9
balance on hand 81 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
.Iohn Robinson,s Circus.

For nearly so years the John Robin
son show which will be here on We'd
nesday next has had the reputation OF
being one of the best Of tented amuse-
ment institutions. Champion riders,
both male and female, the highest sal
aried arialists, gymnasts and acrobats,
the funniest clowns, the largest and
finest collection of wild beasts, the finest
herd OF performing elephants and hun
dreds of other features are to be seen III
the collection. One Distinguishing fea-
ture of the show is the great spectacu-
lar production of King Solomon and the
Queen of Sheba, with its one hundred
principals and ballet of fifty girls. All
the scenery, costumes and effects OF this
grand, imposing spectacle are new this
season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Attempted Murder and Suicide.

Attempted Murder and Suicide.
Insane!y mad because his wife, from
whom he was separated, would not re-
turn 10 him, John Paris, tailor, on
Saturday fired bullet into her head.
He then turned the weapon toward his
little daughter Ruth, but wavered, and
finally put the muzzle into his mouth
and blew off the top of his own head.
Paris died instantly, but his wife will re-
cover. The double crime occurred
about 2 o'clock in the afternoon in the
tenant house on the farm of the Cruit
estate, on Fort Myer Heights, Alexan-
dria county, where Mrs. Paris was en-
ployed as housekeeper for Edwin Parich
and about half a dozen harvest hands.
kiss me, mamma" were the last words
uttered by the would-be murderer and
suicide, as he put his arms about his
wife. As their lips met, he placed the
revolver against her head and fired.
She was leaning down at the kitchen
stove, engaged in preparing roast tor
Sunday dinner, and as the bullet struck
she fell upon the floor. Attracted by
the sound of the shot, little Ruth Paris,
Youngest child of the couple, ran from
the front of the house, and as she open
ed the door her father pointed the re-
volver at her, but with sudden change
of purpose he placed the muzzle in his
mouth and fred. A coroner's jury sub
sequently investigated the sad affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Stricken with Paralysis.

Officer James L. Howson, an old and
esteemed member of the police force OF
this city, was stricken with paralysis
while on duty at the station house last
night, and he is now in critical condl-
ton at his home, 422 north Alfred street.
Mr.. Howson is about rs years old. Re-
Gently he had been assigned TO duty in
the station house. Symptoms of paraly-
sis set in yesterday morning, and at night
his condition became grave, and Lieut-
cent Smith telephoned for DR.. Jones.
When the latter arrived it was found
that Mr.. Howson's lett side was affected.
He was subsequently removed to his
home Mr.. Howson in by-gone years
was a deck hand on the steamer Thomas
Collyer when that boat piled between
this city, Washington and Mount Vernon,
and he is probably the only one of the
crew now living. About twenty years ago
he was elected member Of the police
force of this city. He was dutiful and
respectful and has always enjoyed the
esteem of his many acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Body Found.

The body of Thomas Murray, the
colored man who was drowned in COL
lision between a small boat in which he
was seated and scow in tow OF the
steamer f. J. Tull on Thursday last, was
found floating off Motley Hall Saturday
afternoon. 1t was lowed ashore where 1t
remained over night, and yesterday morn
ing was brought here and turned over to
an undertaken. The coroner of Prince
Georges county, Md, was notified Sat
urday, but he failed oput in his appear
ance until yesterday morning. The body
in the meantime was allowed to remain
in the water. A coroner's jury yesterday
MOI niug returned a veIdiet to to the efit ct
that the death Of the deceased was caus'
ed by accidental drowning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Personal.

Mr.. w. H. w. Moran, of the Man
assas Journal, was in the city today.
Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Wallis, OF Semi
nary Hill, left today for Atlantic City to
spend the month Of August. :,
Misses Sophie and Lou Bowie and
Capt. Henry Graham, Of Alexandria
are spending a while at Mrs. M. A.
Woods. 81 Blue Ridge Guide:
Col. and Mr.. L. w. Reid have gone
70 Atlantic City to spend a few weeks.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Nash lett
the CITY Yesterday for New York en-
route TO Boston, where the U. >.
steamer Algonquin, to which Mr.. Nash
is attached, is stationed.
Mr.. J. S. Blackburn has gone to
Berryvile to spend the remainder OF the
summer.
Mrs. J. T. Hill and daughters are at
Colonial Beach.
Miss Mary Roberts and her sister,
Miss Fife, have gone to Ocean City,
Nd, where they will spend several
weeks with relatives. .,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Dangerfeld lett
today for Magnolia, Mass, to spend the
remainder of the summer.
A letter from Virginia Beach says !:
Miss Lily Pollock's cottage is well tlled
and a number of guests arrived last week
among whom were Mr.. and Mrs. K. W..
Green and family, Miss Lydia Steiner
and Mrs. Bergman Green of Alexan-
dria.
Among those who attended the dance
given at Delaplane last Friday night
we're Mrs. Uhler and Miss Sallie Kemper,
of this city.
During the absence from the city OF
Rev. w. J. Morton, who is now taking
his vacation, the pulpit ofChrist Church
will be filled by Rev. @. E. Woodson, oil
Norfolk.
Miss Gault Norton has gone to Mark
ham to spend The remainder of the sum-
mer.
Mrs. G.. b. Carlin left here this morn
ing for Philadelphia, having been called
there by the death of her brother, ex-
Gov. Pattison.
Mr.. r. w. Gaillard has gone to Allan
tic City.
Mr.. q. H. Zimmerman has gone to
Colonial Beach to spend week.
Mrs. George Bair, accompanied by
her daughter, is visiting friends in Rich
mond.
Richard and George Wiesord, OF Dan
vile, who have been visiting their aunt,
Mrs. +. d. Faulkner, have returned tn
their home.
Miss Maria Dawson, of Alexandria
is the guest of Miss Belle Heath. Miss
Mary Baylor entertained several friends
on Thursday evening at Pine Beach, II
honor of Miss Maria Dawson and Mis-
Bessie Jones, of Alexandria, in a mos
delightful manner. A very charming
supper was given ON Friday evening a
the Country Club, the party being com
posed of Miss Bessie Jones, OF Alexan
dria Miss Virginia Downer, Mr.. Gar
rett Smith and Mr.. William Wrenn. -
Norfolk Landmark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Poor Dcnot Accommodations.

A lady who came to this city yester-
dav with her husband, who entered the
Alexandra Hospital, missed one OF the
Washington Southern trains on which
she purposed to return 10 Washington
She was compelled t. await another tram,
during which time she endeayored to
procure glass Of ice water. There was
none in the depot waiting room and the
lady made unsuccessful attempts to pur-
chose a cooling draught in the neighbor-
hood. Depot facilities in Alexandria are
often a source of complaint, and it's mop
ed the purposed union structure Will be
fitted up in modern style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
NcXYsnaper Thieves.

For several years past considerable
annoyance Las been occasioned subscrib-
ers as well as agents of newspapers by
thieves who often gather papers from
the fronts of residences and sell them in
other neighborhoods. Yesterday news
agent detected a colored boy named Will
liam Holland in the act of removing
papers from houses in the western part
Of the city and he was taken in custody.
lie made full confession and offered to
make restitution. His proiier was refus-
ed. Holland was broughtintO the Police
Court this morning and turned over to
his mother for correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Police Court.

IJustice II. b. Cation presiding.J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Harrie Davis, colored, arrested by OH
GERS Mayhugh and Lyles charged with
assaulting and beating Henry Peyton'
was fined $3.50.
William Holland, colored, charged
with stealing papers from residences, was
turned over to his mother for correction.
James Lucas, arrested by Officers
Knight and Belts charged with disor
derby conduct, was fined 81. so.
A man, arrested by Officer Young
charged with assault, had his case con-
filmed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Chief Engineer Pettey's Report

Chief Engineer George W. Pettey o,
the Fire Department has submitted me-
report of the operation and condition o.
the department for the year beginning
August lst, 1903, and ending July 3ist,
1904. which is as follows; Number oil
fires at which the department was in ser
vice. 25; number fires, no service, "a;
number false alarms, ,; total number OF
alarms, 81. The report shows the de-
partment to have been in service 70
hours and 80 minutes, and to have used
25. $50 feet Of hose The report, besides
showing the amount of hose in the de-
partment 10 be 5000 feet of servlceaole
aud 400 feet of unseryiceable or de,
feciive, also commends the excellent ana
efficient condition Of the department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Another Hot SUNDAY.

The temperature yesterday was high
and oppressive throughout. There was
but little animation on the stree is in the
afternoon by reason of the intense heat,
and the attendance in the different
churches was rather below the average.
At the close of the day the streets became
more lively and the river front was visit
ed by many persons in search of cooling
breezes. The night was sul;ry and sleep
in many cases was secured under diff
entity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
The Electric Franchise.

The matter of the injunction restrain
inc the Mayor aad City Council from
d;snosing of the city electric light plant
and electric franchise came up before
Judgo Barley this morning, but as an-
ticipated in the. Gazette OF Friday last,
the case went over until the next rule
dav-the 18th instant. Mr.. oPinSsi
who sued out the injunction, ana the
Mayor were present, but nothing was
donp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Attempt 60 Rob n Car.

An attempt was made to rob a freight
car at the Washington and Ohio dePo',
saturday night. The robbers had broken
the seal and we're forcing the door OF the
car open when the Waterman DISCOVERIES -
them and fred his pistol. He telePhonedi
TO the station house for assistance ana
Lieutenant Smith sent Officers Bettls
and Beach to the scene. The thieves IN
the meantime ran toward the river and
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Accident to n Steamer.

The steamer Samuel j. Pentz with a
large excursion party aboard was brought
TO a standstill yesterday a short distance
above this city by the breaking of some
of the machinery. The steamer was
towed back to Washington where the ex-
cursionists were transferred to another
efeampT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Gasoline ExDlOsiOn.

A gasoline stove in the residence OF
Mr.. Edward Meade, on Wilkes street,
between Fairfax and Lee, exploded
about hali-past five O clock this morning.
Mr.. f. L. Entwlstle with an extinguish-
er fastened to the house aud succeeded
in preventing what might have been a
serious fire. The damage was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Condition Serious.

Armistead Harris, the colored youth
who was shot ia the leg recently by
Pierce Lockwood, also colored, is in a
serions condition at the Alexandra
hospital. Harris is delirious, and two
policemen have been detailed to look
after him. Lockwood, it will be re-
membered, was sent on to hegrand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George K. Babcock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best liniment
he ever used. Mr.. Babcock is we'll
knoSn citizen of North Plain, Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm for
sprains and bruises. 1t will effect a
cure in one-tbird the time required by
any other treatment. For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. F. Creighton
q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Manhattan Shirts Reduced

Beginning Monday. August I. We start our
annual reduction sale of Manhattan COlored
Negligee and Stiff Bosom Shirts. This op,.
portunity should be taken advantage of
promptly while our stock is complete and the
styles very desirable.
81. 30 Manhattan Shirts reduced to........ S1.16
500 Manhattan Shirts reduced to....... Sl.35
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01

Steamed Hard Shell Crabs, Deviled Crabs
and salad. prepared from steamed crabs OF our
own picking, are relisbed by every one;
PammeIs Restaurant. Home phone IS. Bell
jphona 16Q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Worst oraII Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel t Ii
every minute will beyour last! Sueh was lne
experience of Mrs. ). H. Newson' De sT >
Ala. "For three years., she WriIes. Gu
dured insuiierable pain IRON lnu's sesm@d
ineyitoble when doctors and all remedies
failed Al length was induced to try Elec,,
trio Bitters and the result was miraculous,
improved al once and now I'm completely
recovered" For Liver, Kidney, stomach
and Bowel troubles Electric Bltiers is ans
only, medicine. Only SOC. It's Huarah'eeo
BYE 5. Leadbeater K Sons, druggists.
! Now Nnrk pnnlauars and Little NECK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Baseball.

The Alexandria baseball team was
beaten by the Navy Yard team from
Washington on the home grounds on
SATURDAY. afternoon, the score being to
6. 49,,
The Fort Washington nine defeated
the Alexandrias by a score OF Z to IN a
game Of baseball played at Fort Hunt
Yesterday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
SPECIAL
SALE OF
BLANKETS.

This stock of Blankets contains no
"seconds." Every Blanket is perfect
and up TO our standard OF excellence.
Prices show splendid saving
ll.4 Full size White Wool Blanket, close
in finish, heavy weight; wide silk binding
red, blue, and pink borders $3.50 Cd 20
Naiue, par y
III Full size White Wool Blankets, made
of fine selected materials, smooth, even
finish; well mapped wide silk binding,
double stitched; $40 values. q Z 20
1914 Atwood White Blankc,-the proper
size for single or three-quarter bed-made in
the best possible manner out of extra good
materials-remember. il is oil wool and
shrunken all borders $50 val G 7 OF
ue,
1i.4 Full Size "Our Champion White
Wool Blankets-made expressly for us by
the Royal California Mills. II represents
the perfection Of blanket making-closeness
OF weave and fineness of finish and material
make it most excelant value. Borders of
delicate blue and pink and red. GE on
800 value, pair. ...... ............... VO ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01

CCISSORS, KNIVES AND RAZ0RS
- ground: razors honed; lawn mowers sharp
ened; locks and guns repaired; keys fitted
and door bells repaired. +. ID. GRAIN, iO4
north Pitt street. augl St-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01

WEATHER PROAABIuTIEs.-For this sec
ton fair tonight and Tuesday; cooler Tuesday;
light 10 fresh westerly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01
Local Matters.

Snn rises tomorrow at 400 and sets 1;lz'
High water at 1l:1O a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01

Deyiled Crabs are made fresh TWICE daily
al Rammel's Restaurant-at five o'clock in
the afternoon and eight o'clock in the even
ing. Both phones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-01

The schooner Ella Evans has saiieu
from Smoot & Co.'S wharf for Farm'ngton'
Md. with material for house abroad