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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
UNITED OFFERING FOR 1907.

The united Offering of the woman OF
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in
America is an Offering which is made
every three years when the general con-
veotion of the church assemblies. Every
Lap,iz d woman in the church ought 10
fs(i il great privilege to have even a
smsll part in this grest"thauks offering"
and we, the women of Virginia, should
feel a special interest in the united
off ring at this time. 10 1907 there
will be celebrated in Richmond the
planting of our loved church in this
great country of ours, and we should
see to it that The Offering be worthy OF
the object and the occasion-a "thank
offering" that we of today inherit the
priceless privileges of this American
church founded by our forefsthers SVO
wears ago. Let no woman neglect Inc
opportunity of uniting in this great
sthank Offering" to the Father who
hath so richly blessed US in oil the past
years. D.,a
We have at interest in the Richmond
Saving Bank 50 1892. A few oil the
larger churches have small sums Oh
hand not yet reported, but even Wild
this addition we cannot hope for very
large amount.
will not the women of the church in
Virginia, one and all, come to our aid
and make special gifts for his great &C.
cosiot.9 sIfahou has much, give plen.
teously; if thou hast little, do thy dill
gence gladly to give of that little"
The offering will be presented in Holy
Trinity Church, Richmond, Virginia,
October Ord. The branches of the
Woman's Auxiliary and individuals de,
string to assist in this good work will
send in their offerings before September
25th to
KATHARINE H. STUART,
Custodian United Offering Fund.
719 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
PERSONAL.

Mrs Blanche Bayliss and daughter
Miss Nina BsyIiss, who have been 10
Alexandria visiting Mrs. Z. ). CleVe'
land. reached their old home in Lexlng'
ton Monday and are the guests OF mrs
Kate Hsrtigsu. - Lexington Gszat'e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. ID. Cole, Jr'' are
visiting in Fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Morson Dunoati
have returned from q pleasant thf
through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mr.. Carroll E. Hantzmon and MISS
Agnes t. Goldsborough, both OF this
city were married in Washington yes
terday BY Rev. w. F. Smith.
The marriage OF Miss Catherine T..
West and Mr.. Harry J. Dougherty, both
of washington, occurred yesterday even
inc a. the parsonage OF st. Mary's Oath
olic Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. L. F. Kelley, assistant
pastor. =
Mrs. George F. Keegan and her
brother, Mr.. B. F. Wheatley, have re-
turned from a pleasant trip to James
town and Yonkers, N. Y. Mrs. Keegan
will be the guest of her mother for sew
eral weeks before returning 10 her home
at Rocky Mount, N. O. -,
Miss Fannie Hsssen and her sister,
Miss Katherine are spending the sum-
mer in Prince Georges county, Md.
Mrs. K. L. Lambeth has gone TO Lou
doun county to spend few weeks.
Miss Mamie Brown Is visiting her
little friend, Miss Nellie Marshall, at
Burke's station.
Judge W. s. Leake, Of Richmond, was
in The city today.
The little son of Mr.. james E. John
ston is quite sick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
ROBBED BY A NEGRO.

Mrs Anna @. White, wife of Mr. b.
G. White, formerly Of this city, but now
occupying apartments at the Lincoln
fats. i'll Twelfth street southeast Wash
iupton. was attacked by negro about
$50 O'Clock last as she was entering the
building. After a desperate struggle
the man wrenched from her grasp sill
yer purse containing 81. 10 and made his
escape. As Mrs. White assembled the
steps Of the apartment house she observ-
ga standing on the top step a well-dress-
ed negro. He was rolling a cigarette
and apparently was paying little stten-
ton to her. She had assembled but two
stems when the negro addressed her
~Good evening, Mrs. White" said ne
dofing his hat. Although she had never
seen the man before, Mrs. White re-
turned The saIutstion with nod, ant
was about to pass into the vestloule
when she was seized from behind sn'
ierked violently out on the steps. sn'
ATTEMPTED to scream, but her assailan
clapped bis hand over her mouth, and
with one hand around her waist, dF9V
her toward him and in a rough name
took the purse from her hand. SHOWING
Mrs. White into the vestibule, the negr.
sprang down the steps and disappeared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
FUNERALS.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Mamie
V. Wood took place from the residence,
2O4 south Pitt street, at ii O'Clock this
morning. Rev. DR.. W. F. Fisher, pas
tor of the First Baptist Church,
officia,ed. The interment was made In
Bethel cemetery. The pallbearers were
Messrs. ]. T. Nails, Adam Martin, Nor
man Williamson, w. H. Yestman, Lewis
Nails and A. j. Groves.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Sevilla
Kenyon took place this afternoon from
the residence Of her mother, Mrs. julia
N Ills. 7O1 south Lee street. Rev. DR..
w. f. Fisher Ofiiciated.
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet F. Pad
gett, whose death occurred Wednesday
morning, will take place this afternoon,
at 5 O'Clock from the residence OF bel
son-in-lsw, Mr.. Robert NJ. Prettyman,
lI6 south Alfred street. The services
will be conducted by Rev. @. D. Bulla
The palbearers will be Messrs. james
Eveleth, P. F. German, D. Il. Appich,
J. T. Hadng, D W. Ptettymsn, and
Wm. II. Hellmuth. Toe intermen
! will BIZ made in st. Poui'S Cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
THE NEGRO ASSAILANT.

William Harris, cOlored, who was
arrested at an early hour yesterday
morning on freight train in the Poto-
mac wards. near this city, left this city
in charge of officers from Chesterfield
county about five O'Clock this morning.
The negro is wanted for attempting to
assault Miss Lena Roland, living at
Chester. The offense was committed
Wednesday morning, the details OF
which were published in yesterdays
Gizeite.
After Harris fled from Chester e
description of him was sent out, and
the crew of the freight, knowing that
the assailant was at large, was on the
lookout for him. When the darkey
was discovered on the train he answered
the description given by the county
officers, and upon being questioned he
first denied that he was the man, bu'
finally admitted to Conductor Hutchin
son that he was fleeing from Chester
where he had attempted to assault
white girl.
The railway men turned Harris over
TO Oonstabies Cornell and Pennypacker,
of Alexandria county, who brought him
to this city and lodged him at police
headquarters. Chief Goods telegraphet
the Chesterfield county authorities of The
arrest, and about noon he received
dispatch from G. f. Robertson, a justice
of the peace, stating that officers would
be sent at once for him.
Last night Sheriff W. @. Gill, o
Chesterfield county; Herbert Cogbill, tht
county lrler, and G. T. farrell, chief o
the Swausboro police, arrived here su'
proceeded to police headquarters, wher
they promptly identified Harris as III
man wanted by them. Atan early hou
thew left for the union passenger station
accompanied by Officers Arlington ant
Nicholson and the prisoner, in charge Q
the Chesterfield officers, took the earl
train for Richmond.
Harris will be placed in the Richmon
Jail. as it is not deemed safe to comm
him in Chesterfield county at present.
Harris says he expects to be hsnge
for his crime, bat intimates that
would prefer to be sent to the penlIeI
tiary. He says be came from Suffolk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
THE WRIGHT CASE.

When discussing the application yes
terday for Communication Of the sentence
to life imprisonment of Joseph Thomas,
alias John Wright, now in the jail OF
Alexandria county, awaiting execution
for attempt at criminal assault On Miss
Mabel Risley, in September OF last year,
Governor Swanson said: 81 have seen
nothing and have heard nothing that
warrants me in setting aside tie verdict
of the jury or the decision of the judge
who tried the case and the refusal ofthe
court to interfere to commute the sentence
of the man." Mr.. James +. Glenn
ents, counsel for Wright, has been do
ing all in his power to have the sentence
committed. The Governor has not fully
made up his mind in the matter, but be
will do so in a day or two after the man.
lawyer has had another chance TO present
shat he thinks has a bearing in the
case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
IunnE THORNTON.

As anticipated, Governor Swanson
Yesterday evening appointed Mr. }. B.
T. Thornton, of Prince William, judge
of the Sixteenth judicial circuit, com
posed of the city of Alexandra snd the
counties of AlexaDdriS, Fairfax and
Prince William to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Judge Charles E.
Nicol, and the later resignation of Judge
Louis O. Barley, who had been desie-
mated to act as judge in Judge Nlcol 3
place. The governor stated that he
thought the counties composing the dis
trict, everything else being equal, SHOULD
have the iudgeship, in preference tc the
city, as the city of Alexandria has cor
poration Judge of its own selection TO try
all cases there and do all of the admins
tratiye work. The announcement OF the
appointment of Mr.. Thornton caused
little surprise here as it was generally
understood that it would be made in q
day or two, but what did cause some
surptise was that Governor Swanson did
not notify the Alexandria committee,
which called upon him on Monday in
behalf of Mr.. j. NJ. Johnson, as he had
promised them he would do before an
appointment was made.
When questioned today a number OF
Governor SwansOn's friends in this city
said that they did not know through
whose influence Mr.. Thornton appoint
ment was made, but that probably time
would bring about developments. Mr..
Johnson is out of the city, but his friends
say they will carry the fight for him into
the legislature when it meets next jan
nary. Mr.. Thornton will enter upon
the discharge of his duties early next
month. He is we'll and favOrably known
throughout the district and his friends
say will make an excellent judge. A
short biography of Judge Thornton was
published 10 Wednesdays Gazette.
Advices from Richmond today state
that the appointment of Mr.. Thornton
az Judge takes effect September LIST, and
the matter could not be delayed, rs II
was necessary for him TO prepare to hold
court at that time, as Judge Barley''
power as Judge expires on The lst o.
September The commission Of Judge
Thornton was forwarded to him las
pi@ht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
ESTIMATES SUBMITTED.

Gen. f. @ Ainsworth, acting Secre-
tary of War, has submitted to the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia
for inclusion in their annual estimates
to Congress the estimates of the appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1909, for the care and maintenance
of the Washington aqueduct, the FL
tration plant, and the Highway Bridge
across the Potomac, total Of $lG6, 6lO
The estimates, as prepared by Brig
Gen. Mackenzie, chief of engineers, u
5. A., are as follows: Washington Aque
duct, $50, 900; filtration plant, S95, 6lOi
and the Highway Bridge, SIG, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
THELATEJ. w. TURNER.

As was stated in the Gazette, the
remains of the late John w. Turner,
who was killed by a fall from a movable
tower at Spring Park several days ago.
we're placed in the vault in St; Mays
cemetery Yesterday afternoon. The ser,
vices were conducted by Rev. Richard
l.. Carne in place OF Rev. Lawrence
Kelly, who was absent from the city.
The coffin was left in the usual place
where it will remain until called for by
a relative. A number of friends attend
ed the funeral and q most beautiful cross
of pure white flowers was left upon the
coffin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
STEAMER NORFOLK FLOATED.

The steamer Norfolk which ran
aground on Matompkiu shoals, about so
miles below this city, at an early hour
las. Tuesday morning, was pulled into
deep water about IL o'clObk this morn
ing by the tugbost Rescue, belonging to
the Merritt Wrecking Company, OF
Norfolk. The steamer passed this city
on her way to Washington at 3 O'Clock
this afternoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
A CHANGE OF BUSINESS.

Mr.. W. G. Rogers, oAthis city, for the
past seven years with the Standard
Brick Co., of Washington, which is soon
to retire from business, is nov with
Mr.. II. L. Rust, in the real estate,
loan, and insurance business, 6GS tEcciJir-
teeuth street northwest, Washington, and
respectfully solicits the patronage of bis
friends and the public, Mr., Rogers
has a host of friends both in Alexandra
and Washington who wish him success
in his new field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
SISTER BETHLEHEM.

Sister Bethlehem, recently appointed
Sister Superior of st. Msry's Academy,
this city, arrived here last night from
St. Mary's College, Indiana, and will as
sumo her new duties tomorrow. She is
said to be a woman of fine executive
ability and thorough educator and will
doubtless make most excellent head Of
this AOurishing school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
POLICE COURT.

Justice II. B. Cation presiding -
There we're but two cases in the Ponce
Court this morning.
-Four young men had been arresteH
charged with apprOpriatiug some crabs
which belonged to another young man
to their own use. One was fined 50, an
other 81. so and the other two dismissed
A young man, who was charged WIZ
DESERVING his wife and BABY, was released
upon signifying his intention to support
them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
Special Ten Days Excursions to NJ"
sgara Fails via Washington South
ern Railway and Connections.

5000 round trip from Alexandra: Tickets
soid for afternoon trains Of day preceding each
Of the following dates leaving Washington,
D. C., via Pennsylvania Railroad, goo a. ~.
"wednesday July srd. Path, August 9Th, 2lst,
September nth. 25th, October 9th Via Is; &
o. Railroad. 7:45 q. m: Fridays, July LTD
August 2ud, 10th, september ON, zOsn'
ton andy TO ticket agent Washington South
ern Railway. W. r. Ia Lon,
i190 aue3. 1851 sept14,2S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
Fourth Aoor-G st.
August Sale of
Bed Blankets.

Manufacturers seconds Of fine. fluffy, Wool
Blankets, at an average saving Of quarter to
third on regular prices. The imperfections,
which cons st of oil spots or small snags. ade
in carding,are very slight and can be repaired
by any careful housekeep-r with little effort
Sizes for single beds, three quarter beds
double beds, extra wide beds. twin beds, in
white, scarlet, gray, and fancy plaids.
1O.4. $3.50 and 1915 pair.
Regular prices, $500 and $3.50.
I'D. $3.50 to 1915 pair.
Regular prices, 1925 to $1,000.
1874. $500 to $500 pair.
Regular prices, 500 to $500.
Second dOor-Eleyenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23

Get free sample of DR.. Shops Health
Coffee" at our store. II real coffee as
turbs your Stomach, your Heart or Nd
neys, then try this Clever Coffee lmlts'
ton. DR.. ShOOp has very closely m anSn,
and taste. vet it has not single gram
II Of real Coffee in it. Dir. Shops Health
Coffee Imitation il made from pure toasted
Srains or cereals, with Malt, Nuts, etc. Made
IN a minute. No tedious wait. You VIII
snrely like it. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater q
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
Hunting for TrOu Bile

"Tve lived in California 90 years, and am
still hunting for trouble in the way Of burns
sores, wounds. boils. cuts, sprains, or case
of piles that Bucklen's Arnica salye won''
quickly cure" writes Charles Walters, o.
Allegheny Sierra Co. No Use hunting, Mr.
Walters; Il cures every case. Guaranteed al
Z. 3. Leadbeater 4 Sons drug store. 25c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
Low Rate Weekend Excursions to
New Jersey Seashore Resorts via
Washington Southern Railway and
CouaecttOug.

"a 20 round trip from Alexandria to At
Isotic CITY. Cape May, Ocean City, Sea Isle
Civ snd Wildwood. On sale Friday and
Saturday of each week until September l4th
inclusive, final return limit wednesday Z, iel-
io,yino Sete Of issue. For tickets and full in
f,rmatior. apply to ticket agent Washington
snnshern Railway. W. p. TAYLOR,
90 ang2 N ri Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
DEATHS.

Ellen Lomax, colored, died at her
home, 1909 Oronoco street, LIST night.
The deceased had for some time been
employed in the ladies' waiting room at
the union passenger station.
Henrietta Tyler, colored, died this
morning at her home, 9O7 Oroncco
street The deceased was about 30 years
old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
POCKET A WINNER.

Rocket, owned by Mr.. Courtlsnd ID.
Smith, Of Virginia, won the SteePle-
chase Yesterday 8: Saratoga, the horse
only cantering to the finish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23

For this section rain this afternoon, tonight
and possibly Saturday; warmer saturday
afternoon; light easterly, shifting to soulh-
a,sterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Snn rises tomorrow at $40 a. m. and sets
at 6:44 p. IN. High water at o:25 g. H. anu
s Il ID. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
WANTED.

A IADY of mature years can secure per
"A manent employment by addressing N,
Gazette office, hugIo o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23
Woodward { LOthrOp,
10th, 18th. F & @ SITS N. ".
WASHINGTON. ID. c
During the heated term store will close at
o'clock; Saturdays at 1.
Clearance Sale
Lace Curtains

We have Just placed on sale larg. lot of
lace Curtains, including Irish Point, Renais-
SINCE, and Arabian, at greatly reduced prices
for clearance.
They are high.grade Curtains, the sty les
and patterns quite as attractive as will be
seen In the fall stock, and, in consideration Of
the increase 10 prices on fall lines, we cgnsid-
err them exceptionally good values. There
are to 6 pairs Of pattern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-23

jy2O auss, 1851 sept1i,2S
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-02-22
ANTICIPATED IMPROVEMENTS
is Stated That $40 900 Has Been
Appropriated for the Improve
ments al Milwaukee.

That there is going to be an i'm
mense amount of work done in the
Milwaukee railroad yards this sea-
son there does not seem to be any
question, and 1T Will commence, in
all probability, with the opening of
spring. Most of the work will be
carried on at the same time.
Perhaps the biggest piece of work
outlined will be the extension and en-
largement OF the railroad trackage.
At the present time there is not suf-
ticient room to handle the immense
amount of freight business that is
continually passing through the city
in ali directions. 1t is possible that
to secur additional track room that
of the tracks will have to be filled in
and it is the intention to remove the
long coal sheds and supplant them
with more up-to-date coaling appli-
lances.
The lex big improvement is the
construction of a freight house in
the east end of the yards, or rather,
east of the depot. This build
ing will be fully 200 feet long and
OF a width properly proportionate.
The facilities for handling transfer
freight have been very short for sew
eral years and an enlarged freight
depot has been of a great necessity.
One other Improvement is the en-
largement of the round house prop
erty. With addition of new trains
the room in the round house has be
come limited, and to accommodate
the increased business it will have
six new stalls added to the east end
These stalls will be larger than those
in the old roundhouse, for they viii
have to accommodate the mogul en-
gines which are to be installed or
1.-The |. & d. and S. c. & ID. divisions
both for freight and passenger bust
ness. 1t will take the greater par
of the summer to get all this work
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-02-22
PURITAN DISCUSSION
DR.. Samuel Parkes Cadman Richly
Entertained His Audience on
on a Puritan Discourse.

The sixth attraction of the Uni
versity lecture and concert course
was held at the Gale theatre Friday
evening, when DR.. Samuel Parkes
Cadman delivered his magnificent
lecture on The Puritan of Two
Worlds" He was introduced by DR..
Samuel Weir, an old-time friend.
DR.. Claimants lecture was in the
nature of a scientific discussion of
an historical subject and his man
ner of presenting it met with a hearty
the speaker was not in the best pos
sible condition for delivering his
lecture, nevertheless he made it high
ly enjoyable. His discussion of the
renaissance and the reformation pc
riod, and his high eulogy of the men
whose lives were made prominent in
those days by their self-sacrifice to
duty made his lecture a richer
study. His presenting of those char
dStSiS was NlNIu anu dJ IuS SdluG
time beautiful in showing the strong
characteristics of their lives. The
intellectually and the strong reli-
gious tendencies of the Puritan was
made a special study of the lecturer
and he enlarged upon these essentials
to a great extent.
The lecture was listened to with
marked attention, and it was height
.ened now and then with an interest
ing bit of anecdote or an interjec-
ton of wit that had good applica-
ton.
The next attraction on the course
is March 1, when the Manning Glee
Club will be heard, which is pro.
nounced as one of the best musica.
organizations that has ever visited
Mitchell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-02-22
THE POISON DIDN'T WORK
Mrs. George Bailey Made an Effort
to Kill Herself by Taking
Poison Saturday.

Saturday morning Mrs. George
Bailey, who lives on First Avenue
east, made an attempt to end her
life by taking poison, but the physi-
clans, Drs. Bobb, we're called soon
enough to eject the poison from her
stomach and she will live, although
she declares that she will make a bet
ter job of it the next time. Yester-
day she was getting along very
nicely.
Mrs, Bailey gave as her reason
for the attempt to take her life was
on account of family troubles, in
which she declared hat she was re-
ceiving the wrong kind of treatment
from those whom she had a right to
expect something better. She has
been working at the Mitchell hotel
flor some time, taking care of sick
persons and doing other work, and
the elimination of her ill treatment,
according to her statement, was when
she was not invited to participate in
the reception that was given the
night following her sons wedding,
last Thursday.