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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Rixey vs.. stevens.

,pecial term of the U. 5 Circuit
Court oegau in this city this morning
isr the purpose of trying The suits oi
Representative John f. Rixey and his
brother. G. Jones Rixey, against Z. A.
Stevens, for alleged malicious delams-
ton of character. The plaintiffs claimed
damages in the sum of $50, 900 each.
The court room was we'll filed when The
case was called, large number of Wit
nes.es ard friends of both parties tn the
suit being present. The plaintiffs we're
represented by Messrs Barbour q kIxey,
of Culpeper Keith u Keith, Z.
NJ. White, of Warrenton, and u "
Meredith. of Richmond. The defend
ants attorneys we're Messrs. R. Walton
Moore, Of Eairf,x; Eppa Hunton, Jr.'
of Richmond, and Edward Turner, OF
Warrenton. In his declaration Repre-
sentative Rixey charges that the de-
PENDANT published letter in which he
used such terms as "thieves like Hixey,
"snoils" "bIood." "holdup," ''jack-
al" "cloven foot" "hocus pocus. "
and others Of like character in refer
ence TO the plaintiff aud his public acts,
"hy means of which, the declaration
further reciies, 'fhe plaintiff has been,
and is. greatly prejudiced in MS credit
and reputation and brought into puolic
scandal, infamy and disgrace. " When
the case was called the attorneys were
not ready and a recess was taken:
Shortly before O'Clock Judge WaddIll
notified the jury that the attorneys were
still engaged on the case and had asked
for a short delay whereupOn recess was
again taken till 2 O'Clock.
About 2;30 o'clock court was called
TO order. In the meantime there had
been rumors of a compromise. lnme-
diately upon Judge Waddill taking his
seat upon the bench, the attorneys an
nounced that they had reached settle
ment in the matter which was agreeable
to all parties concerned. The attorneys
thereupon submitted paper in the form
of an apology to Hon. j. F. Rixey,
signed by Mr. c. Amory Stevens, the
defendant in the case. This was ac'
cepted and the Judge entered an order to
this effect, ordering that the paper be
entered upon the minutes of the court
and published in the Alexandria Gazette.
He also ordered that all costs in the
case be paid by Mr.. Stevens. Thus
ended this celebrated case. The letter
of Mr.. Stevens will be found in another
Column
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Ladies Auxiliary OF Lee Camp
Confederate Veterans, will give pro
gressive eucbre party at Lyceum Hall
tonight.
A defective fue in the residence OF
Mrs Kate W. Barrett, on Duke street,
near Royal, late Yesterday evening
caused an alarm of fire to be sounded.
The damage was slight.
Suit was flied in Alexandria county
today to bring about an accounting ol
the Ivanwold syndicate, which conducted
a large realty operation beginning IN
1883. About 140 acres OF land, alleged
to be worth 100000, near the Aque'
duct bridge in Al. xsndria county Is III
vOlved.
The "inspectors" met again this morning
at the northwest corner OF King aud f1it
streets where building is being erected,
They outnumbered the work. three to one
and If their ideas had been carried ont the
architect Of the building would not have re-
cognized his plans.
No business was transacted in the Circuit
the term having been practically finished on
saturday evening. though Judge Nicol VIII
be present tomorrow to finish upany business
that may come before him.
Tomorrow will be Halloween, festival
given up mainly to young people and thcil
endowment. but the occasion should not n'
taken advantage Of nor the young people
pranks assume the proportion of license,
The Episcopal High School football clut
played the Army and Navy Preparatory
School. of Washington, Saturday afternoon
defeating them by the score of y To q.
A sloop belongingng to MFR. Robert Evans
living in the cove in front of Windmill dill
was boarded Saturday night by thieves and
| robbed of number of tools.
The Blue Ribbon Club. an organization o
young men, will give q dance at their hali
corner of Wilkes and Royal streets, tonight
Dining room open every Sunday durlnl
oyster season. c. H. Zimmerman, Marke
| Space
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Suit Compromised.

In the Circuit Court for Alexandra
county. Judge c. E. NichOl presiding
the case OF Mrs. Netle c. ElsOm agai Dst
the Washington, Alexandra and Mount
Vernon Railway Company, a suit Tor
$40. 600 damages for personal injuries
received in collision Of trains at the
western limit of this city on the night OF
the first of March last, terminated sat
urday evening in compromise which
was reached by the attorneys after all
the evidence had been heard. The
amount agreed upon was not made pub,
lie. but it is understood that 1t was
$2.25O. The case occupied the atten-
ton Of the court for the better part OF
two days. The plaintiff was represented
by Attorney Leo Harlow, while the case
for the defendant company was conduct
ed by Attorneys r. Walton Moore and
james r. Cation.
The damage suit of Wells against the
same company, growing out OF the same
accident. was continued until the Deem
Der term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
nemocratic Commitlec.

A meeting Of the city democratic con
mittee was held SATURDAY night IN the
Hotel FIeischmanu. NJ George l.. SNIP
son who &C ed ~ chairman during 'Ge
rsr,o1 in which Chairman Charles BE nd
btim was engaged as a candidate IN me
c.n,est fer the nomination for the clerE-
shin of tn, city courts, reliuquished 'ne
po.ition. which was thereupon assumed
bv Mr. Bendheim. A resolution was
adop,ed thanking Mr.. Simpson for the
able and impartial manner in which be
had presided over the meetings oil tne
committee. A resolution which was pre-
senred By r. Theodore Cook was sdopled,
proyiding for the appointment OF com
mittee TO investigate charges OF certain
irregularities at the polls in the second
ward during the special primary for the
clerkship held October IL. Under the
resolution a committee of three members
was appointed and will probably at the
next meeting. The object OF the resoi'-
ton is to Investigate a charge against
Committeeman George K. Price, who, 1t
il alleged. marked a blind mans ticket
contrary to the manner 10 which he de-
sired to vote. Mtssrs. Brent, Cook and
Phillips were appointed on the commit
tee. After discussing matters pertaining
to the general election in November the
meeting adjourned.
Mr.. Price denies the charge made
against him and says he wants the
charge fully Investigated. he stated
that be will produce an affidavit from
The man whose BALLOTS in question to the
effect that he, Price had marked his
tickle as directed and that the mans vole
was cas-. in accordance with intentions
expressed to several people. Mr. frlce
also said that the man is not blind, as
stated in the resolution, but that his
evesight is simply somewhat impaired
During the meeting Mr.. BendheIm
suggest, d that something should be done
to infuse some life into he present cam
nsign. and moved that Senator Martin
and Gov. Montague be invited to speak
in this CITY next week A resolution
was adopted authorizing Mr. Bendhelm
10 engage tie opera house for the earli-
eat possible date and secure speakers.
Before the meeting adjourned Mr..
Phillips suggested that in future only
known democrats be allowed to ParilcI-
pate in democratic primaries. Messrs
Carter and Brent opposed auy such ac-
ton at this time, but it was generally
agreed that such resolution would be
passed by the committee after the NO
vemher election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Stricken with Apoplexy.

George Canning Wilde. one of the old
est newspaper men in Virginia, but who
for several years has not been connected
with the press, in Richmond, was sirick'
en- with apoplexy yesterday morning.
He was removed to a hospital for
treatment. MIR. Wilde is nearly 80
years old and is widely known. L Is DC.
lieyed that the attack was surerinduced
by old age and attendant iufrmitiCs. de
is said to be inn rather serious condition.
Mr.. Wilde is we'll known in Alexandra,
where he has many friends. Shortly
after the close of the civil war be came
mere from Richmond and was an attacne
of Virginia Slate Journal, then pup
Iished by Cowiug & ellis in the building
now occupied by the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company. In the early seven
ties he was associated With the late M
ID. Ball il the publication OF the F'r-
pinia Sentinel in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Funerals.

The funeral services of the late Mrs
Margaret j. Walsh, widow of John j.
Walsh, and who died in Washington last
Friday night, took place this morning
from her late residence in that city
The remains were subsequently brought
to this city and inferred in st Mary's
Cemetery, Rev. H. j. Cutler, officiating.
The remains of Mrs. Maria A. White
more. who died in Washington last Fri.
day, we're brought here yesterday and
inferred.
The funeral of Mrs Jane Cox, who
died Friday night, took place yesterday
at Annandale. The services were con-
duc.cd by Rev. Mr.. Williamson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Property Sales.

Luther Carter, real estate agent, has
recently made the following sales:
A farm in Fairfax county, TO Frank
Cole.
Two houses at the corner of Gibbon
and Alfred streets to Dir. Mudd.
A house at the corner of Gibbon ard
Columbus streets to James johnson.
Two houses on Fayette street, between
Prince aud Duke, to William Allison.
Three houses on OfonocO and Patrick
streets to Robert Taylor.
1t is reported that Mr.. Carter has also
sold a tract of land in Fairfax county,
near this city, to the Southern Railway
Company for $40, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Accident.

Five cars on a westbOund freight train
near Leesburg, on the Bluemont divi.
sion of the Southern Railway, jumped
the track about 1870 O'Clock Saturday
morning, and three brakemen, }. w.
Gaines, w. A. Carr and w. Xix, all OF
this city, were injured. They received
several cuts and bruises and were brought
to their homes here early yesterday
morning. The condition of Gaines was
sufficiently serious to cause his removal
TO the Alexandria Hospital later Hix
and Carr were less seriously injured. A
wrecking train was sent out from here
10 the scene and the track was cleared
in a few minutes. The accident was
caused by a broken journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Pnnlroom Case Goes Up.

Mr.. Mackey, Commonwealth Attor-
ney for Alexandra county, yesterday re-
ceived message from the attorney gen.
eral of Virginia, stating that John o.
Nelson and James Laiontaine, OF this
city, had been given until tomorrow noon
hy Judge Wsddell, Of the y. ). Court oil
tie Eastern district of Virginia, in which
to apply 10 Chief Justice Fuller, OF the
U. 5. Supreme Court, for anPPpeal from
the decision rendered 10 their case recent
~. Nelson and Laf0ntsine were prose
cuttd by the State Of Virginia on the
charge Of conducting a poolioom al
JACK son City. AS plea OF defense
they set up the claim that they
were bona fde telegraph CON-
pany and that AL xandria county
was part OF the District of Columbia.
The case was carried on habeas c.'rpus
proceedings and writ Of error out Ct the
State courts into the Federal court, IN
which both petitions were dismissed
Judge Wadlell also denied their petition
for an appeal, but granted them time in
which to lay the matter before Chief Jus;
tice Fuller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
RechabiteS.

Perseverance Tent, No. 1898, viii
meet tonight in sarepta Hall on Kline
street. at which time the initiatory de
gree will be conferred on several csndi'
dates. 1t is expected that large dele
CATION will be present from the tents o
the order in Washington. This tent il
gradually gaining in numerical strength
numbering eighty-fve at its last meet
ing. The tent will hold mass meeting
in the Baptist Church on Sunday after
noon. November 26, at o'clock, al
which time some of the best speakers in
this section will be present. The music
committee will be appointed at the meet
ing tonight to arrange for music.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Meeting Yesterday Evening.

A well.attended meeting OF Sunday
school workers, scholars and Others was
held in the Methodist Episcopal Church
South yesterday afternoon under the
auspices OF the American Society of Re
ligious Education. Addresses were de-
liSered by Rev. J. E. Gilbert, d. d.,
and Judge w. L. Chambers, both OF
Washington. Resolutions thanking the
speakers and urging that similar meet
ings be held in this city regularly were
offered by Rev. Mr.. Carpenter and
adOpted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Charge Against a Conductor.

George w. Harrison, father Of young
man named Albert Harrison, has preferred
charges against Conductor Mason Downs,
of the electric railway, charging him with
assault upon his sou. The case was to
have come before the Police Court this
morning, but was postponed on account
O! the absence of material witnesses. Il
is alleged that the conductor slapped
the youth, who had jumped on an cleo
trio train at King and Fairfax streets,
and that he fell from the train and sus-
tanned serious injuries, he being unable
TO use his lower limbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Rixey.Stephens COntrOveTsy-Card
from Mr.. stephens.

Hon. John F. Rixey, Brandy, Va.
Dear Sir: / have heretofore written ana
circulated sundry letters, some Of which were
Pdd essed and sent to Alexander Hamilton,
sheriff Of Fauquier county; William hldwell
and Naihan BickfOrd, of Washington, ID. l.;
James Taylor, foreman on my iarm IN fau-
duier with instructions TO the latter to snow
the same TO all his nelghbors); ). Russell
Smith, Of Culpeper; the Times-Dispatch %
Richmond, Va. and also letter 70 you dated
October 9th, 1907, In all OF which made
statements rejecting upon yonr character ana
conduct on account of which statements con-
tanned in the said letter to the Times-Dispatch
and Alexander Hamilton you are now SUNG
me in an action Of libel which IS pending IN
The United States Circuit Court for the East
ern district of Virginia.
| am convinced that none of the charges,
statements or insinuations IN reference 10 you
contained in any Of the above mentioned lei
ters are true and that have therefore done
Won great Injustice and wrong. Accordingly
/ am now willing to make such apology. re-
traction and reparatiOn ~ is IN my power,
and | therefore withdraw each and every
charge of misconduct made by me against
you, and hereby not only retract. but apol-
ogize for ever having made the same
will send a copy of this communication 20
every person to HON have sent or mailed
the charges indicated, and especially will ]
instruct nv foreman, James Taylor, to show
the copy whicI, is to be sent him TO ererJ
nerson to whom he exhibited the letters con
tsining the matter alleged against you;
will also cause this statement to be published
in the Alexandria Gazette. will pay al
costs in the said action including your at
| torneys' fees, and will ask the court to ente
| this retraction and apology upon its record
and make such order as may be necessary t.
carry it into effect. Yours respectfully.
(Signed) &. AMOsf STEVENS
October 3Jth, 10 ..
"a letter to the same eiieet was written !?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Drowned from Launch.

Henry Bartlett, thirty eight wears old,
living in Washington, employed on the
steam launch Bye Bye as fireman, &C
cideutally Tell from the boat into the
Potomac river Saturday night opposite
Holland Poiat, Nd. Bartlett was mar
red, and is survived by his wife and two
children. 1t is not known exactly what
caused the man 10 TALL overheard, but 1t
is believed he must have fallen asleep
while sitting on the rail, and when the
boat gave a sudden lurch lost his balance
and fell backward into the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
The Washington Sewer.

The District of Columbia may not save
$4,000 in the condemnation Of land for the
outfall sewer; at least it is evident that the
property owners who are affected by the con-
domination proceeding wi not allow the YER
diet to be confirmed without c0ntesting II.
As evidence of this Alfred I. Grimes on sat,
urday filed exceptions 10 the rdiet. and
prays that the same he not confirmed. The
land through which this. sewer passes IS
largely used for truck gardening, and it IS
ole lined that the emptying of 6, 100000 gal
Ions ner day into the river near by. will not
nniv DESTROY the stability Of their land, but
also the healthfulness Of the neigh6torhoosd
a rf'' 'itizens o; Alexandria, as well as the
N oS y department officials, have strenuOusly
objected 10 the mouth Ofthis large sewer open,
log in such close proximity to the shorss o.
the property in question, but these objections
have been uuheeded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Mission Service.

Services were held last night for me
first time in the Chapel of the Good
Shepherd Mission, just erected at the
corner OF Fairfax and Franklin streets.
The chapel is pretty little building
erected through the energies of num-
Der of ladies of the city aud the students
of the Episcopal Theological Seminary.
1t is being gradually furnished and
made comfortable. The services last
night were conducted by Rev. DR.. 5. A
Wallis, who preached the sermon, aut
several of the students. A large con-
.gregation WAS present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
NCcA Cabs.

The Alexandria Transfer Company
put in operation today FIVE new cabs,
each capable of seating four persons.
they will deliver or call for passengers
at any address, and establish regular SER
vice to and from the new passenger sta
ton. The fare has been placed at 70 cents.
The cabs in passing through the streets to-
day attracted considerable attention,
and it is believed that the enterprise Of
the company will be rewarded by gen
erOus patronage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
a pleasure To All.

NoPi!l Is as pleasant and positive as De
Wits Little Early Risers. These Famous
Little Pills are so mid and effective that
children. delicate ladies and weak people en-
ioy their cleansing effect, while strong p eople
S Soy thew are the hest liver pills sold. Sold
by w. F. Creighton q Co., 40l King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Friebtful SUFFERING Relieved

Suffering frightfully from The virulent
noisons of undigested food, c. G. Grayson, Of
fula. Miss took DR. Kings New Life Pills,
with the result" he writes that l was
cured" All stomach aud bowel disorders
give way to their tonic, laxative properties.
25c at K. 5. Leadbeater & Sons, drugstore
eyua rau;epd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Wants Divorce.

Susan II. Windsor began proceedings Sat
urday in Washington for divorce from Rich
ard S. Windsor. jr. They were married on
September 10, 1903, by local justice Of the
peace. and Mrs. Windsor charges that her
husband left her short time thereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Corporation Court.

Judge L. G. Barley presiding']
BroSn Bros, vs.. I. B. Putnam judg
ment for plaintiff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:25 a. 10. and sets
At 500 D, III. High water at 9:43 a, m. ana
IO.04 n IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
Weather Probabilities.
The New FerrybOat.

For this section fair, tonight and Mon
day: fresh nOrthwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30

Sick headache is caused by a dIsordeTed
condition of the stomach and is quickly
cured by Chamberlain's Stomach ana
Liver Tablets. For sale by Gibson "
Iimberman and w. f. Creighton q 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30

last night was the coolest Of the season.
heavy frost fell and thin ice formed in ex
posed places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
For Sale

The frame house, No $40 north Columbu:
street, in good order, hot and cold water.
Apply on promises. 0ct2o 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30

Light housekeeping apartments, also fine
suite office rooms, grand location. Apply
TO KAUFMAN BROS. oct Is st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30

"A letter to the same effect was written by
Mr.. Stevens to Mr.. C. J. Kixey, plalntiii, III
the other suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-30
FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR RENT.
For Rent.

DWELLING SIS OronOco street; all mol
ern Improvements. Apply to EDWARD
QUINN, b29 OrOnOcO street. oc3O st
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-09-21
Underwriters ADOPT
A Compromise RESOL UTION

Hartford. Conn. Sept 2l--At today's
session of the National Association ot
life Underwriters threatened spii-
over the adoption of resolution pre-
sented by Del gate j. j, raleigh OF
~, Louis dcnouuciug misconduct 'u
insurance circles WINS ayDyted and a
compromise resolution was adopted.
The resolution recommends full pub
licIty in relation to all insurance trans
actions. II was az follows
Whereas, with the meocut time the
attention of the public is directed 10
evils recently discovered I'm the business
Of life insurance To- the extent thn
the long record OF faithful handling NJ
The funds of p.licyholdors. IN the Amer
Scan He Insurance companies Is iu
danger of being overlooked now there.
fore, be IL
Resolved. That the National Associ-
alton of Life Underwriters record the
Fac, that the funds ot the polcyhold-
crs ln life insurance companies of
America have during the past half cen
fury been administered with "a fidelity,
integrity and ability which recent
events have but served 10 emphasize,
and be 1t further
Resolved. That for tho best inter
osls Of the poNcyholder- and the COM
panics, both OF which in a special SENSE
are committed 10 u.s. the association
suggests full and free publicity Of all
the operations Of the litc Insurance
companies as best calculated TO mimi
miza future opportunities Cor evil ami
TO retain the confidence of the public
I'm the best and what win surely grow
to be the greatest system NJ organized
beuedceuCa iu the world-tho business
of life Insurance