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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
Only One Session.

The police court held only one session yesterday at s:30 a. m. At 1t there were no cases tried involving litigation, Judge Feagin says he only opened court to receive pleas of guilty and fines and al- low any prisoners their freedom in this way so that they might celebrate the glorious Fourth
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BANKHEAD OPENS
 ACTIVE CAMP PA|CN Addresses Voters of CuIIman and Blount at Bangor ADVOCATES GOOD ROADS Also Wants River and Harbor lm- provements-Wlll Make Active
 Canvass for Alternate Sen
 ator-Others Speak.
ADVOCATES GOOD ROADS

Congressman John H. Bankhead of Fay cite. candidate for alternate senator from Alabama, opened his campaign at Bangor in Blount county yesterday, where he spoke to large crowd representing votes from Blount and Cullman counties with a few from Jefferson county.
 Congressman Bankhead will make a thorough canvass of the state as possible in the time left before the primary in August He spent last night in Birming- ham and will remain in the city until to- night or tomorrow morning.
 When seen at the Metropolitan hotel last night Congressman BanlShead said, q had a good crowd of representative citizens from Cullman, Blount and Jeff ferson counties at Bangor today and my hearers seemed to be interested in the two issues I discussed.
 q spoke on good roads and river and harbor improvements These will be my issues in the campaign and as I view II they are two of the most important dues- tions now before the people. They affect every class and condition and are ques- tions demanding the immediate attention of Congress and the people.
 'I am getting actively at work in the campaign little late but was unable to leave Congress until after the closing of the session on account of the public buildings appropriation bill which de- manded my personal attention. But hope to be able to see many of the voters of the state within the next fifty days and feel confident that my chances for nomi- nation is good
 ''I will arrange schedule Of cam paigning in a few days, possibly tomor- row and will at once begin an active canvass of the state"
 Candidates Speak.
 Most of the state and some Of the county candidates made addresses some where in the state yesterday by way of celebrating the Fourth of July
 Dr. R. NJ Cunningham, candidate for governor, spoke at Jones' Chapel in Gull man county yesterday morning and at Cullman last night B. B. Conner spoke at Butler Springs.
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charge or cut the taps off. l do not know that they have a right to demand this, but as fair proposition 1t seems to me the idea should appeal to all. If the tap is there ready to be used, the company might install a meter and even if no wa ter is used make the annual meter rental charge.
 'As to back sprinHing charges The decision of the court fixes the meaning of the contract which has been in effect since the sos. So that those of us who have used the water in the past for sprinkling should pay for 1t unless we have already done so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
THE WEATHER

Washington. July 4.-Forecast for Ala bama and Misslssppi Fair Thursday and Friday; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
A Delicious Drink

HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE A teaspoonful added to a glass of cold water invigorates. strengthens and re- freshes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
Consumption Now Estimated.

sI understood that what the water conn pany is now doing is that it is operating the charge, or rather estimating 1t, and instead of putting in the meters, etc, it is making a flat or abritrary charge based on the amount of water that will be used, estimated according to the area of the lawn or garden.
 Personally I shall accede to this latter plan as long as the estimated charge seems reasonable to me- as I should like to use water freely on my lawn and do not like a meter.
 ''The company has said in several in stances that if persons who do not use and do not intend to use water for sprinkiing. have taps in their yards they will be required to pay the sprinkling
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
Sent on to the Grand jury.

About two O'Clock tbis GGFning the
extreme southwestern section OF the
city was aroused by cries emansting
from The residence of Mrs. Mary V.
Trayers on GibbOn street, between
Patrick and Henry. The excitement
had been caused by young man named
James Scanlon, living aext door, who
had been discovered in the bedroom OF
Mrs. Travers's two young daugh-
tiers. One of the latter had been
awakened by the intruder, and she had
grasped him by the throat. Her
sister came to the rescue and also
caught Scanloa. The cries Of the two
young women brought Mrs. Trsvers TO
the room, who also grsppled with scan
lon. He made no attempt TO break
away from the girls, but when Inc
mother appeared he released himseif
from the three and made his exit through
a window. Several neighbOrs we're soon
ON the scene, some of whom chased
Scdulon The latter subs' quently crept
back 60 his home where he was arrested
nv Officers Belts and Smith. Scanlon,
before entering the house, had removed
mis- hat and shoes, add bad gained access
40 the room of the yOD6S women by
climbing 60 The top OF a summer kichen.
He was brought before Justice Cation
this morning and seat on 10 the grand
iurV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
=17TXATDR7A q ZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
I,nIica Cnlirt.

GJuslIce II. b. Cston presiding
The following cases we're disposed o.
this morning:
William BoIden, arrested by Othcer
Sherwood for using vulgar aud abusive
language toward Wesley Kennedy, was
fioed So
BeuIah johnson, coIored, arrested by
Officer Nicholson charged With disorder
" conduct, wss dismissed.
Ellwood Grayspn, cOlored, arrested by
Officer Jones as a suspicious character,
had his case continued.
Doau aud William LightfoOt, colored,
arrested by Officer Nicholson for dis
orderly conduct, we're fined IS each.
Richard Jones, colored, arrested by
Officer Nicholson for riding a bicycle at
night without lamp, was fined ~
Joseph Pollard aud Llewellyn Lane,
10th colored, arrested by Officer Hen.
derson Tor disorderly conduct and
vagrancy, we're fined 81 so each.
James Scanlon, arrested by Officers
Belts and Smith charged with entering
the house of Mrs. Mary V. Travers III
the night, was sent on to the grand jury.
A white man, arrested by Office"
Roberts aud Young charged with dis
orderly conduct, was sent to jail Tor
three daVa
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Commend Mr.. Rixey.

Hon. John F. Rixey has received the
following letter from a committee repre-
senting the business interests OF Wash
iDgtOn;
Dear Sir: The undersigned committee,
representing a large percentage OF
Washing toms business interests, beg to
express their sincere appreciation OF
your energetic, vigorous action 10 defense
of the rights of the citizens of the Dis
trict of Columbia in your recent oPposl-
ton to section 8 of II. r. bill 1887.
1t is upon such men as you the citizens
of Washington must rely ii their IN
terests are to be protected, their rights
realized, and vicious legislation defeated.
We assure you of the high esteem OF
large number of representative business
men aud congratulate you upon the
mastery way you opposed the four inch
tire measure
THE active part which Mr.. Ri1ey took
in the matter was almost entirely
due to the fact that the people oil
Alexsndra and northern Virgins
were quite deeply interested 10 defeating
the bill The bill has not passed the
House and is now dead for this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
The Steamer jamestown

The new steamer ,mestOw n, belong
inc to the Norfolk and Washington
steamboat Company, passed up Inc
river at II minutes TO s O'Clock yesttr-
day evening. She left Fortress Monroe
at 7:47 Yesterday morning, and made
she run in ten hours. The distance to
Alexandria is 1891 miles. After her ma
chinery shall have become supple the
steamer is expected TO break the re- rd
for speed on the Potomac. Many peo-
ole had been on the lookout for thls
latest addition to the Potomac hotllia,
but heavy shower of rain get III a few
minutes before the new steamer appeared
and numbers were unable to see her.
The jamestown passed Alexandria at a
high speed, being ssluted by steam craft,
10 which she responded.
Capt. r. Bailey Reed is in charge o.
the jamestown. He says that the
mechanism was in perfect order and that
the trip was made without single mis-
hsp.
The jamestown will make daily ex-
cursion trips on the Potomac, leaving
Washington at 7 p. m, returning al ii
O'Clock. On Sundays she will leave al
9 A. M, making an ail-day excursion.
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A SusniciOus Negro.

A negro early last night attracted
some attention on Alfred street, between
King aud Cameron, by his rude con-
duct. He brushed against a lady "ho
had charge of baby, snI seeing young
woman proceeding down the square he
started toward her, Officer Jones was
nearby add he took the darkey 10 charge.
The latter said he thought the young
woman he had followed vas bis sister.
The negro at irst gave bis nsps ss
EllwoOd Ludwell, but later as Ellsood
Grayson. He was brought before JUS
tice Cation in the Police Court this morn:
ing, but the case had to be continued
on account OF the absence of material
witness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
The Portner Estate.

A petition for the probate of the will
of Robert Portner, who died recently at
his country place near Manassas. was
fled in the District of Columbia Su-
nreme Court Yesterday The will OF
Mr.. Portner, which was fled several
DAYS ago, named the American Security
and Trust Company, of Washington, as
executor. aud the petition was presented
by representatives OF that company.
The total valuation of the estate Is
given at 81 900, coo, of which 81, 700,
O00 is stocks and bonds, 500, 600 10
real estate in Virginia, $40, 900 IN ihe
Portner residence at llO4 Vermont ave
nue. northwest, Washington, ana sou,
900 is in personal property. lhe Pen-
ton states that there are debts due The
estate amounting to $40, 900, and that
che Indebtedness # the estate is sou, OoU'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
The HansbrOugh Case.

In the case of the Southern Railway
Company Va. Hansbrough's adnlolstra-
tor, from the Circuit Court of the city OF
Alexandria. as has been stated in the
G. 70. Judge Cardwell of the Court OF
AppeaIs At Wytheville a few days ago,
handed down ali opinion reversing the
iudgmert of the lower court for error IN
overruling the demurrer to the first, sec
ond and third counts of the declaration
Assignments of error we're made to the
rulng of he Circnit Court in admitting
evidence, iu giving and refusing instruc-
lions ami 10 refusing TO set aside the
verd ct of the jury on the ground that It
was contrary to the law and the evidence.
But the court refuses 10 consider any oil
these assignments of error, because they
all depend upon the evidence aud the
railway company failed to embody the
testimony in a proper bill of exceptions.
In its bills of exceptions at various
places it was said "see certified copy OF
evidence and here insert" but the testi-
mony was not embraced in either Fol-
lowing the transcript OF the record GER
tilted by the clerk was printed what pur'
ports to be a report of the evidence at
the trial, certified to by the clerk. This,
il is held, i. not sufficient to make the
evidence a part of the record.
There we're four counts in the declara-
ton The first is held TO be insufficient
in no; specifying in what way the de
PENDANT was negligent, in what manner
the engine was unskiifully run, nor al
leging the violation of any ordinance or
sverring any obstruction to the vie" OF
persons crossing the railroad at the place
named, VII Gu made it necessary and prop
per Tor the defendant not 20 run Its en-
gines and trains at that point at high
rate of speed. The second aud third
counts are said to he insufficient 10 fail
ing 10 allege the violation Of some ordl-
nance or statute making il the duty OF
defendant to run its engine at five miles
an hour and requiring the ringing OF the
bell. or To show such state of acts or
circumstance as would constitute the
existence OF duty on the part OF the
defendant. The fourth count is held to
be good. HansbrOugh, it will he re-
membered. was struck and killed by
Southern Railway engine at the Belle
Pre- Glass Works some time ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
Arrest of q Suspect.

Policemen Bell aud Garvey, on Tues
day night, arrested a cOlored man who
they believe is AL Carter, alias Al
Rainy, who is wanted ia Maryland for
the murder of Thomas NJ. Riuehsrt
near Elicott City on April 7. The
negro answers closely to the descrip-
ton of the murderer. A reward OF
81, $50 has been offered by the father
of the murdered man for the capture
of the murde er. Chief Goods today
received dispatch from Sheriff j. T..
Hunt, of Ellicott City, requesting him
to hold the suspect until efforts shall
have been made to identify him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
Police COMMISSIONERS.

The regular meeting of the Board of
Police Commissioners was held last Hight
10 the Mayors Office. Nd business was
transacted aud the session was consumed
in celebrating upon the future course OF
the board 10 The reorganization OF the
police force. The meeting adjourned
subject TO the call of the Mayor Some
radical changes are ssid to be contea
plated, before which certain preiiminari's
will have to be arranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
LOCAL BREVITIEs
The longest day of the year

The longest day oil Inc year
A marriage license was issued in WISH.
ington yesterday to William Jackson and
Mahala Grionell. both OF Alexandria.
A force OF workmen was engaged tc-
day in replacing the frog" at Cameron
and Henry streets. This work it will be
remembered was recently stopped by or
der OF the mayor, but as stated yesterday,
the railroad has since enjoined the city
from further interference with the work.
Some trouble occurred in front OF a
King street fruit store today between the
proprietor aud several boys, during which
the fruiterer struck one OF the youths
The assailsnt was arrested by Ohcer
Young and the case will be disposed OF
10 the Police Court tomorrow morning.
The trouble originated over the sale OF
some bananas, it being alleged BY the
hoys that they were qnso9nd.
Fried CLANS 80 cents q dozen. Oysters
friej, stewed or raw. Clam Soup &c.. Vege
table Soup &c. c. II. Zimmerman, Market
snace, feb 26f
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Excursion Yesterday.

The excursion of the Columbia Fire
Company to Luna Park yesterday was a
successful affair. Many visited the park
during the day aud at night hundreds If
ladies and gentlemen repaired tbither
All who visited The park were highly
pleased With their experience Messrs.
]. F. Pettey, R. l.. Merchant, n o.
Treake, n. L. smith and j. W. TrsveIs
of the Columbia company, composed the
committee.
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isN,r Notes.

The ~c-mrs q schooner Daylight,
from n, S,.r, with plaster for the
Alexaudr + and Chemical Com
pany, aruv," esterday evening In
tow OF the tut ID. NJ Key. After
she had been Inspected by DR.. Arthur
Snowden, of the u. 5. Marine Hospital
Service, and given clean bill of health,
she was dOcked.
The schooner Annie Mills, FROM the
lower river with lumber TO smoOt Il Co. ,
has arrived.
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Incorrect Report.

4 report was in circulation in this
city today that Engineer R. t. Thomas,
of the Southern Railway, who lives
wi th his family st No. 9l9 King stree,
had been killed at Charlottesville today
while in the discharge of his duty. The
report, however, is incorrect and 1t Is
supposed originated from the fact that a
son-in-law of Mr.. Thomas was killed
,asf.rIov
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Personal.

Capt Wm. N, King and family, OF
Alexandra, will move to Bluemont
the latter part of next week for the
summer. They have rented the property
of Mr.. Oven l ThOmas.-tLoudoun
Mirror.
Miss Fawcett aud Miss Washington
will serve tea at the Colt Olab house to-
morrow from 5 to o'clock p %.
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After the Thieves.

As was stated yesterday, three youths
Chas. Roberts, Joseph Buckley and Geo.
Johnson-are locked up at the station
house Oh suspicion OF having entered and
robbed the hardware store of j. +. Car
Inns Sons i Co., last Friday night.
Officer Roberts, who has been detailed
on the case, today struck an important
clue, which, it is believed, will lead up
to the Identification of the thieves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
Funerals.

The funeral OF the late J. I. Bloxham
TOOK place from the residence in West
End this afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
The funeral of Alfonso Pouranle took
place from St. Msry's Church this morn
log. The interment Was made in st.
Mary's cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
Circuit Court for the County.
TJud0e G.. f.. NicOl presiding.

Com. vs.. Henry Beahm, indicted for
an assault Oh Howard SmoOi, jury and
verdict of guilty and foe OF $50 im-
posed. Beshm is Falls Church line
molorman aud, iG is said, had quarrel
with Smoot Of Ballston last winter over
TIE latter's behavior on the car
Com. VS.. Howard SmOot charged with
abusive language toward Henry BE 'hm;
accused Withdrew his appeal aud Pain
the fine imposed
Some other matters oil minor iOpor-
lance occupied the attention OF the court
today.
The grand jury is still in session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21

State of Virginia, city of Alexandria. s.
I c. R. Hoof, President Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true 10 the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
{. K HOOFF, President
Subscribed and sworn TO before Inc this 2lst
day Of June, 1906.
II. r. BURKE, Notary Public.
Nv commission expires February IL, 1907.
Correet-sttest:
NJ. b. HARLOW,
BESoIT BAER, JR., Directors.
GARDNER L. BOOTHE,
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New York Stock Market.

New York, June 2l. Ill u.-General dis
appointment was expressed on the hoor OF the
Exchange this morning that the increased
dividend ON Baltimore 4 Ohio had failed to
hiring In any outside business. After some
moderate gains the movement Of prices dur
ing the irst hour was uniformly downward,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21
Neu Cnr,e I'M Epilepsy.

J.B. Waterman, of WATERFOWL. o., Rural
free delivery, writes. my daughter, afflicted
for years with epilepsy. was cured BY DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. She has not bad an
attack for over two years" BE BODY
cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth.
25c at 3. S. Leadbeater q Sons drug store.
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THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Rye, 75c full quart, 3se
oint. Oyerholt, bottled in bond. and Paul
lone ZONES Pure Rye, 9Oc full quart; Port, sherry,
Sstsxhs and Ciaret, 25c a quart, All the
leading brands of fne wines and liquors Tor
family trade. Phone IS or drop postal:
' ~ HARLOW BROTHERS,
myS,f Cameron ana hcSSi 0iee'''
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Barge Edw. Fay with $50 tons of Best
Grade of Coal clean and at lowest Summer
price. Leave orders with Dew Aitcheson, iOI
south Royal street. Both Phones.
*
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HARLOW BROTHERS,
Cameron and Royal Streets
myls
NOTICE.

Coal is comfort. We are delivering the best
grades of newly mined coal, clean and the
very best grade at the bottom summer price,
to be delivered before July lst. Leave your
orders at -
R0yal street. Both Phones 90.
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AIexamSria 6ezsttf
THURSDAY EVENING. JUNE 81, 1906.
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:34 q. IN. and sets
at 7:3O .. IN. High water at 1923 a. m. and
k02 L. m.
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Samuel Fl. Lunt, Auetioneer.

Cdmtti ~ ihhtf n" ti'HNN's
SALE.
" will expose to sale at public auction on
the premises, south Lee street. the residence
Of the late Benjamin Greenwood, at four
o'clock p. III.
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 18th,
all of the personal effects of the late BenJa-
min Greenwood, consisting Of one pungy or
sloop; household furniture; one gilling skin;
one large qua and skiff; 1T Of lumber amt
tools aud o,her small articles, and frame
house which sits ia the public street at south
Lee street. MARGARET GREENWOOD,
Administrative Of Benjamin GreenSoOd
jel9 I'd
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Weather Probabllltles.

For his section fair tonight and Friday.
warmer Friday in extreme southeas, portion;
light TO fresh utterly winds.
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Eanor Florida Tomatoes, 2 Dds. 26c

Large Pineapples, for &c; Oysters Best
Butter. CSC h.; 5 ID. Bucket Lard, SOC (Dia
moud Brandt; cans Corn, 25c; cans Peas,
25c; cans Table Peaches, 25c.
W. P. W0OLLS d SON.
feb2 Royal and Wolfe streets.
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Thousands annually bear witness 70 the
efficiency of Early Risers. These pleasant,
reliable little pills have long borne repu-
tation send 10 none as Laxative AID csthar-
tie. Sold by W. F. Creighton & Co, 4Oi King
StfQef
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FOR THE SEMINARY:

Omnibusses will leave the corner Of King
and washington streets for the Seminary
TOMORROW at $50 a. III. and at intervals
till II N.
o'clock snd thereafter until all visitors are
accom- modsted. Fare 90 cents for round trip.
r. T. HARRINGTOS,
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sinanial Notice.

Rest Flour s6Oabbl., guaranteed aeso-
lutely; large sack, 30c; small l5c; best Coffee
i5c per h. 8 10 bucket best Lard, Soei jars
best Preserves, Csc; best Mustard 4c jar, Cat
sup 4c bottle; So eet Pickles, &c bottle; cans
of Peerless Cream 25c; cans Chat Milk,
25c; 8 cans Kairomel Syrup, Zoe; 8 cans
New Orleans Molasses, 25c; best Table
Peaches, 2 cans 25c; any brand of soap &c a
cake. or1rns
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just Arrived.

Summer prces on coal See OpL advertise
ment w. A. SM0OT d co.
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Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY.

The counters will be filled tOuOrog with
the clean up offerings from all over the store
There are ali so.ts Of remnaDts-shot lengths,
odd loTs. broken sizes and assortmeuts. dented
and clipped articles. &c. There are also
great many groups OF odd and one-oi-s-kina
solendid picking for houseFeepers and others
that come early.
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DRY GOODS.
swan BROS.
424-426 King St.
TELEPHONE ORDERS
CAREFULLY FILLED.
Big Four


Beginning Tuesday morning, June 10, We
start four days sale, ending Friday even
ing at six O'Clock. This sale will be one Of
the most Important and profitable to you We
have offered for long time. and we have plIf-
CHI 'sed hundreds of yards Of the most seas.
enable merchandise and have marked them
al unusually low prices.
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