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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
TVANnRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA. ADVERTISERS.
suIcI EOF MR.. ROBERTSON.

Mr.. T. Boiling Robertson, about %
wears old, committed suicide 10 the
home of Mrs. Anna II. Hunter, 4Of
Fourth street, northwest, Washington,
v-s.erday afternoon. His body wss dis
e .vered in his room at that address
shor ly after 6 O'Clock in the evening by
Lsurs Hobart, a servant. The police
were notified, and came to the concln-
sion that he pust have shot himself dur
ing the early part OF the afternoon.
The cause is thought to have been de-
spondency. On the back of a letter
which be had received from his mother
in Alexandria on March 80, Mr.. Re6-
erlson had written this farewell message;
"God bless you and mother" de
addressed the message to his brother, d.
F. Robertson, of this city, and placed It
upon a dresser in his room. The shot
which be fred took effect 10 his right
temple. When found he still grasped
the revolver in his right hand. A
brother Mr.. Henry Robertson, was no
flied. and took charge of the body.
Coroner hewitt gave certificate OF death
by suicide.
Mr.. Robertson had been rooming al
the residence of Mrs. Hunter about
three years. Several days ago he re-
marked 10 Mrs. Hunter; al guess you
think it strange that am coming home
and going to ted SO early, but | am 90 90
ing i to sleep away my troubles" lie
did not state what these troubles were.
Mr.. Robertson had been in i'll health
for long time. He was well known in
this city, where he once lived, but most
of his life he had spent in Eau
quier county. He leaves wife, VINO
was Miss Lynn. 80,
The remains of Mr.. Robertson will be
sent to Broad Ruu, Fauquier county 10,
morrow, and buried in the family io'
there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
AIL.NIGHr SCHEDULE.

The Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway Com
pauy will, ii is reported, inaugurate an
all-night service between Alexandria and
Washington, commencing about October
l. By the new schedule there will be a
car from each city every boar after mid.
night. About year sgo it was said
that the electric railway company was
about to inaugurate an all-night service
between Alexandris and Washington.
The new schedule, however, was never
mt in operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
TURNER'S REMAINS.

The remains of John w. Turner, who
fell from the top of a portable tower al
Spring Park Saturday and was killed
are still at Mr.. B. Wheatly's underiak
ers psrlors, Mr.. Percy Cliff, assistant
superintendent of the W., A, * Mt. V
Ry., has sent kilograms to Tslladega
Ala, Lexington, n. O., and Birmin,g
ham, Ala, in an endeavor TO locate rela
tiyes of the dead man said to be Twins
in those cities. Late this afternoon tn
following telegram was received from
Miss Ella Kirlin, Of Baltimore, Md.
"Embalm body and hold until relative
arrive"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
DEATH OF MIR. COLOGNE,

Mr.. Edward NJ. Cologne died on Sat
uriay at his home 10 Washington, aged
65 yesrs. He was we'll known here and
during the civil war served CALAMITY in
the Black Horse Cavalry of FauquieT
county. He was brother Of the late
Cash Cologne, who was a member oil
Company K, 18th Virginia Regiment.
His remains were taken 40 Warrenton
and inferred today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
ruDGE BARLEY RESIGNS.

An bour after the Gazette went to
oress on Saturday evening, Mr.. james
r Cation. member of The house OF dele
a"tes from this city and county, received
telegram from Gov. Swanson stating
hat Judge Louis @. Barley had tender
ed his resignation as Judge oil the Clr-
cnit courts of this city and counties OF
Alexandria, Fairfax aud Prince Will
liam TO which he had been temporarily
appointed by the Governor, aud that be
would hear Mr.. Cation this morning with
reference to the appointment OF sue
cesslr. A similar telegram was sent 10
Judge ] X. NJ. Norton, but the latter
was not 10 the city. Mr.. Cation stated
that The telegram from the Governor
was in accordance with apromlse to
himself and Judge Norton that they
would be given an oppottuni to pre-
sent the claims Of Mr.. John Nj. John
SON of this city, for the iudgeshiP II
Judge Barley should decide to leave the
circuit bench at any time before the leg
isIature meets in January.
Judge Barley is spending his vacation
IN Augusta county, aud his reasons ioI
resigniug so suddenly are not known
here.
Announcement of Judge Bsrley's res
donation was received with surprise
here and there ure all sorts OF rumors Of
"deal," etc.
Judge Barley was designated by Gov
fwsosGn last March to Eli the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge y. r.
Nicoi who left the bench to enter the
race for the democratic nomination iol
Conoress. At that time and since MI
Job1son's friends have been urging dov
Swanson to appoint him, but the Govern
or has repeatedly stated that ne "oul'
not make an appointment as long a.
Judge Barley elected to remain on INT
circuit bench. -. g,
Another candidate for the position i
Mr.. b. T. Thornton, compOnwealth
attorney Of Prince William county. l
understood that Gov. Swanson has lp'i
mated that a good man from one OF th'
counties would be given the pieierenc
over a city man if he received the III
dorsement of ms ai'y of the bar Their
isconsiderable inlers Lere and ihrongh
out ihe district in the matter, Rld ID
probable eclion Of The governor "a Tia
subject Of good desi OF discussion all
orjeclure. A.
Notwithstanding the fact that MI
Johnson has been indorsed by the ba
associations comprising this judicial dis
trict and by oyer 700 prominent citizen
Of Alcx4udria, many believe the Cover
nor will appoint Mr.. Thornton to tn
position.
Judge Norton, Mr.. J. r. Cation an
NJ $. p. Fisher left here today II
Richmond to urge Gov. Swanson to carr
out the wishes of the people of this d.
tsiet and appoint Mr.. johnson. IN
latter is now at Atlantic City, where b
daughter is quite sick. :.
l. is said here that Mr.. G. &. CAili
will in all probability be the referee
the judgeship matter. -,
Nothing had been heard from RICE
mond concerning the matter up to
O'Clock this evening. Some think II
Governor will hold the appointment y
for a lew days and then appoi mt Nj
Thornton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
TO ELL A VACANCY.

The death of Mr.. w. II. Greenwich
last week caused vacancy among The
teachers of Washington public school
for boys and meeting of the School
Board has been called for Friday night
next when an election will be held to Ill
such vacancy. There are several candi-
DATES for the position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The excursion SESSION is drawing TO .
close.
As will be seen by an advertisement,
bids are invited for The construction oil
an electric elevator 10 he postoffice and
custom house building in this city.
Mrs. Emma J. Rudd while visiting
q neiOhbor on south Fairfax street few
DAVIS AGO fell down three steps and wa
painfully injured. ,.,,..
The Alexandra Athletic Association
baseball team Saturday afternoon de-
feated the DOIphins OF Baltimore IN
came on the old fair grounds, by score
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
FINED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS

The case of Fannie Brooks, colored,
charged with assaultipg Jennie Robin
son, also colored, with bottle on the
steamer Jane Moseley on the Slh instant,
came up in the Police Court this morn
ing. The accused was fined $25. The
evidence of a physician who attended
the woman was to the effect that had not
proper means been used on the steamer
to check the flow of blood the woman
would have died on her way up the river,
"a an artery had been severed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
EI,KS EXCURSION.

We hsve received invitations from
Alexandria Lodge, No. 1853, of Elks to
attend their excursion TO be given to
Marshall Hall on the steamer Charles
MscaIaster, on the 29th inst. Doubt
less il will be one of the most enjoyable
excurs;ons OF the GUNNER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
SUIT.

Dorothy Bordner, of Alexandrls, IN,
stituIed suit in the District supreme
Court Saturday against the Washington
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
Company for $l5, 900 damages for allegs
ed personal injuries received. 1t is
stated in the declaration that on June
%, 1907, at Four Mile Run, Va. the
car upon which she was riding came in.
to violent collision with another car.
throwing her out of her seat and to the
ground. 1t is said that the cars were 60
negligently and carelessly operated by
employees and agents of the defendant
that complainant received permanent in
ternal injuries as we'll as many mino
bruises and cuts upon the body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
NOTICE.

A card which appeared in the AleIsndria
Cezs,te over the name Of Lewis Edelen is
absolutely false, as there has been no mutual
soyeement for us to live apart. have been
living with my parents and have been sick
for the past three weeks, and Lewis Edelin,
has filled 70 give me or bis childrea food OF
medicines and / shall seek divorce on the
grounds Of non-support and ill-treatmen,;,
en-IoSIs RUTH EDELEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
npnpERIY SALE.

Mr.. s. H. Luut sold at auction To-Day
for Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, trustee, a loI OF
ground with building and Improvements
thereon situated on the northwest corner
of Princess and Patrick streets 10 MI
Charles Arlington for $40 cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
RUMOR DENIED.

A report WAS in circulation on the
streets today that Mr.. Nelson Washing
Ton had been killed in the Potomac yards
north Of this city this morning. When
the officials at those yards we're asked
over the telephone concerning the mat.
ter they said that no such accident had
occurred there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
RIVER NOTES.

Capt. Isaac Force, master of the tug
Eutenia, is absent from the city, and
Capt George Lsycock is temporarily
in charge ofthe steamer.
Mr.. james wilkins has been appoint
al iefengineeer of the tug Eugenia
and has entered upon the discharge Of
HE dntiea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
Hunting for Trnnhle,

We lived in California 20 years, and am
sun hunting for trouble in the way OF burns,
sores, wounds, boils, cuts, sprains, or case
OF piles that Bueklens Arnica Salve won't
quickly cure" writes Charles Walters, OF
AlIeghany, Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr..
Walters; 1T cures every case. Guaranteed Of
L. e. Leadbeater 4 Sons drug store. 25c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
Get A free sample Of DR.. Shops Health

Get free sample Of DR.. Shops Health
Coffee" at our store. If real coffee dis
turbs your Stomach, your Heart or KID
news. then try this Clever Coffee imita-
ton Or. Shoop has very closely match
ed Old Java and Mocha Coffee in flavor
and taste, yet it has not a single grain ain
of real Coffee in it. DR.: Shops Health
Coffee Imitation is made from pure toasted
grains or cereals, with Malt, Nuts, etc. Made
In a minute. No tedious wait. You will
surely like it. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
AUGUST
SALE.

Sale which and wh
complete all merchandise Prices are GU 10 Tue
lowest limit and We desire to clear out every
which accounts lot "
prices Respond promptly limited and will not last org
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
Clearance Sale of Ladies
White Shirt Waists.

We want to clear out every Ladies' While
lawn Shirt Waist in the house and in order
to do so we have cut some Of the prices below
cost. All are short sleeves and made of fine
quality lawns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:l6 a. m. and sets
at $50 D. m. High water at Az g. H. anu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19

Mrs. Julia Davies, vile OF MI. ID. B.
Davies, died at her home, 1917 Duke
street, this morning. The deceased was
40 years old. She was a daughter Of
John and Eliza Kidwell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
weather probabilities.

Fo- this section fair and Tuesday; silgnsiIS
warmer Tuesday: variable "ihus' "oS"'
east to southeast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
Alexandra, Va, August II, 100

NIOTICE'-TO WHOM IT MAY CON
~ Germ. All persons are hereby notified
that my wife, Ruth Edelin,, and l having
mutualiy agreed TO I've spart. hereby notify
all persons that will not be Responsible Tor
anv obligations she may incur from this date,
sugf7 las LEWIS EIDE IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
MONEY TO LOAN.

$500 to loan on city real estate. No cOu
mission. Addr IS j. d., Gazette office.
aug19 Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
K. E. KNIGHT,
621- 623-625 King Street.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE

Property No. ia north Alfred street, IL.
room and bath BRICK. Large lot, front and
side entrance. Excellent neighborhood. bar
gain to- quick buyer.
ROBT. FLLIO TT, Real Estate Agt.,
auo17 RI 1917 South ROYAL Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
FOR SALE.

Two choice LOTS on Court House square,
CoIumbur street. Good lots are getting
scarce, better buy now.
ROBT. ELLIOTT, Real Estate ACT,
a,g17 n l South Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19

Fifty acres LAND between Alexandrla anu "a
Washington, enhancing IN value Oha"'e- l"
ROBT ELLIOTT. Real Estate Agt.,
.raI7 a l27 South ROYAL Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-19
FOR SALE.

Two fine BUDDING LOTS in Del Ray,
having frontage Of 80 feet by depth OF 10
feet, one square from electric cars, ana one
square from Mt. Vernon avenue. These lots
can be bought al a very low price.
JOHN d. EORMOILE,
augls3t Cor King and Royal SIS.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
DOING BUSINESS AGAIN.

"when my friends thought l was about to take leave of this world, on account of indigestion, n,nervousness and general debility" writes A. A Chis- looked as if there was no hope left, l was persuaded to try Electric Bitters, and i rejoice to say that they are cur ing me. am now doing business again Rest tonic medicine on earth. Guar anteed by R. RI. Beers & O., ,Newtown: Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; F. J. Garvfn, Bethel; W. N. Noble, New Mil ford; E. J. Buckingham, Huntington, Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. W. Hurlhurt & O., Roxbury: J M-SulIivan, Bedding Ridge; Connery Bros., GeorRe- town; W. B. Hawley, Sherman; Honau & Soule, Gaylordsyille; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley New Preston; George E. Frink, Fallt Village; E. S. Fairchild & Son Nichols, druggists soc.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT ASSURED.

A treat is in store for the people of New Milford and vicinity on Wednes- day evening, April 10, when The Alon- 20 Hatch Electro-Photo Musical Co. will be at the Town hall under the auspices of Good Shepherd lodge, No. 65, i. O. o. F. Diagram and tickets at Noble s drug store; tickets also for sale by members of the lodge.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05

The Alopzo Hatch Electro Photo Musical Company is to be commended because there is nothing offensive In the pictures, the music. or the singing The domestic touch and tone given oy the Hatch family, makes the audience acquainted with the performance at once and the good impression produced by the entertainment is permanent. The harp and violin accompaniment in the dark to moving pictures, as well as the songs, produced an effect lonk to be Rev William T. Pray, Pastor Sheepehead Bay NJ E. Church, Brooklyn, N- M This com pany appears in New Milford, APrii lo, | for the benefit of Good Shepherd lodge. Woodbury, Conn, March 20, lsua. I have been present on two occasions at the entertainments given by the Alopzo Hatch Go. in Woodbury. Al
 both times our Town hall was crowded
 and their entertainments were greatly enjoyed by the people Many of theil
 animated pictures are instrucIve
 some very pathetic; and many Of then comical and exceedingly humorou and abounding in innocent fun. Tn singing by the lads is also an attractlv' feature--TG. B. Dusinberre, paste
 Methodist Episcopal church. Thi company appears in New Milford
 April 10.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
THE PRICE OF HEALTH.

"The price of health in a malarious district is just 25 cents; the cost of a box of pr Kings New Life Pills, " writes Ella Slayton of Holland, Ark. New Life Pills cleanse gently and inn part new life and vigor to the system. 25c. Satisfaction guaranteed at k. H. Beers & O., Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. J. Bucking' ham, Huntington; Allen Joyce, Rox' bury Station; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; Connery Bros, Georgetowni J. M. Sullivan, Bedding Ridge; ". B Hawley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin Fl. Beardsley, New Preston; George E. Frink, Falli Village; E. s. Fairchild & Son, Nichols druggists
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
Carpets.

Foresight enables to give you the best makes of pets the old prices Yarns greatly advanced but hold to the old even prices.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
MERRYAIL.

Mrs George Good has gone home to spend the summer with her mother.
 Mrs Harley McEwen Baker has gone on visit to Rouse's 2esat.- 2essaat NY, the home of her husband.
 John Hall, Jr., has had his house. hold goods moved here, but was not able to come himself, being sick with erysipelas. George Goode has gone home to live with his sister. Work has been begun on the new chapel fence.
 Several new patrons began bringing milk to the creamery, the f-5t of tas month.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
John w. Booth,
 General Repairing.

Brazing, cast iron as we'll as other metals machine work, screw cutting, turning. bur nishing and polishing, lawn mowers, knives, and toilet clippers ground by special power machinery. Enterprise meat chopper plates ed to cut. Saw filing in general. Umbrellas repaired with new ribs and covers; have a good line of samples for covers, self-opening frames included Bicycles, guns, rev3iyers, n7e etc, put in order. Key fitting, locks, trunks fishing rods, and many other things repaired Pneumatic tires of all descriptions on notice Bicycle tires and sundries on hand. Mail or, ders receive prompt attention. You will fne me at junction of Bridge, East and Grove Sts All work guaranteed
 Box 564, New Milford. Conn
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
Millinery.

Never have offered such range of selection in headwear this Words describe the beauty character and sn1arness of our hats.
 We invite you to and them Each visitor will receive the personal attention of our designer
 Our Hats are made to fit the head.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
MISS NORA MORRISSEY.

Miss Nora Morrissey passed away, Saturday, at the home of her brother, James F. Morrissey, where she had made her home for a number of years. Her age was 59 years. She had been in poor health for some time. The funeral took place on Monday from the Church of St Francis Xavier, Fa- ther Ryan officiating. The pail bear CTS were T. J. Mulcahy, M. J. Meioy,J. |. B. Cox and James Honan. The burial | was in the St Francis cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
ALL SAINTS PARISH MEETING.

The annual parish meeting of All Saints Memorial church, New Milford, was held on Monday at T.3o D. m- Rev Marmaduke Hare, rector, presioed- The following officers were elected wardens, Wilbur H. Osborn, R. h. Brelnig; vestrymen, Rev E. B. Draper Q. N Hall. H. Is. Sanford, w. B. Pell, E. N. Rowland, E. Fairchild, E. c. Clemence, F. Osgood; clerk. C. N. Hall treasurer, W. RI. Osborn; deleRates t< convention, R. NJ. Breinig, E. N. How land.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05

Organdie Batiste.

We fortunate in being able to show you the largest and choicest assortment of this popular fabric in state We foresaw the conditions and purchased heavily and showing forty patterns of this goods Fashion has terms quickly picked up Wherever these goods be ing shown they asking 17c but price 5c Dainty designs fast coos beautiful texture have exclusive sale of them.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05
ASPETUCK VALLEY GRANGE.

ASFEI UCh ' ALLE1 VfANVH. April g.: Subject, ''The Roads We Travel" The best and most economical way of building them. Would a stone-cruSher owned by the town be better means of keeping the | roads in repair than the present mode | of using dirt? | What of crushers located in different parts of the State and work done by | cOnvictS?
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-05

Cards are out for the marriage of Charles Prentiss Bentley and Miss
 Mary Charlotte Turrill to occur on
 April 10, at l p. m., at St Johns
 church. MT Bentley is the popular
 manager of the O. H. Booth & Bent
 ley Co.,, and has a host of friends in town. Miss Turrill is the daughter ot MT and Mrs Frederick J. Turrill o1 Wellsville.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-05-26

l could git out quicker. While ] was
at it she woke up and started in to
scream. and sorter tainted then, and !
tied her up So she couldn't fall out of
bed when she come to and wake up
mother downstairs. Then I begun TO
clean cut the room, but she laid SO
still l was ratified and grabbed a bot
tie of something ! thought was water
that stood on the table and threw it in
her face. But then | found it was
chlOroform- That ratified me more'n
ever, and somehow / dropped the candle
on her. But l picked it up again and
put it out and run into the hall. But
before / could git out mother was
comm up from the kitchen. and / hid
on the stairs. | thought she'd heard
me, but she hadn't: she only went into
the back parlOr for something. When
she come out l see where she put the
key. and l thought I could stand it
better to search that room than the
one where the woman was in the faint,
so I got the key and went in. But il
as dark as pitch / couldn't find any
thing. 1 remembered that her watch
hung on the bedpOst, and l thought /
could stand to git that. so 1 opened the
fCldin' doors easy. Then | got the
watch, pulled the foldin doors to,
locked up the back parlOr. and put the
key where L found IT, and come out the
front way"
do your friends here, Con and Ed,
know all this?'
mo, they don't know nothing about
ii. They was waitin' round the corner
and thought L went to see my mother a
minute. that's all. l only showed EN-
a diamond. and said she give it TO me. %
What time was it when you came
out of the WOTtley hOuse?'
'Somewheres about 9 o'clock"
THAT agrees with the woman's time,
said DR.. Furnivall to the lieutenant
''and clears up the question of foot
prints. II had only just begun to snow
then"
Il didn't hardly touch her." said
Partridge. following out the trend of
his thought. Il didn't mean to hurt
her. 1 couldn't "a hurt her-much."
1T will be found to be heart failure