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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
TARRED AND FEATHERED.

A stranger, fifty years old, giving the
name of o. P. Calvin, was tarred and
festhered by a band of irate men 10
Wyatt, near South Bend, La, few
DAYS ago. Calvin is accused OF making
improper overtures to Dora Ellen Fet-
tiers, feeble-minded girl thirteen years
old. After the girl told her story, q
mob was hastily organized. The de-
fendant was arraigned before Justice
Byrou Markham, who surrendered the
prisoner TO the mob, which marched
him mile along the Wabash Railway
tracks into lonely spot in the woods.
Every inch Of clothing was stripped from
him and coat of warm tar and the
contents of feather bed were smeared
on him. He wss then compelled to
walk to the village and Was lsshed with
whips at regular intervals. Near the
village he escaped, just as the gitPs
father came up, swearing that he would
kill Calvin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
81, 600 FOR A POSTAGE STAMP.
Boston, Dec. 81.


To the Editor of the Alexsndria Gazette
We take great pleasure in sending You
marked copies of several Boston papers,
which have coDtsiGed a very interesting
item in regard to sn old Alexandra
stamp found in your city. Other infor-
nation has appeared elsewhere, inclnd-
ing some miss,atements. AS the writer
has been referred to by some papers IS
having formerly lived in Alexandra
(Which is trnt) it is not difficult to iden
tify the party who has made the offers.
One New York pap stated that this
offer was only 5000. Il is entirely mis-
leading and untrue. The only outright
offer which | ever made WAS done by
telegram and letter sent December 10,
and the figure offered was $1,000. Hav-
ing many old hiends asd some relatives
still living in your city, am quite
anxious that there should be no incor-
rect statements.
Yours very truly,
j. MURRAY BARTELs.
The following is taken from the Boston
Trrnsclipt:
Although he offered So, 600 for post
age staDl, j. NJ. Bsrtels of this city did
not secure the only known copy of q
"Poslmsster's Provisional" issued at
Alexsudris, Va, in 1847, printed on
blue paper. The stamp has gone into
the famous collection of George Il.
WorthiDgton, of Clevelsnd, o., at price
which is stated to be not far from $4, 600.
This, which is one of the highest-priced
stamps ever sold in this country, is the
only copy known on blue paper, al
though four copies of the same stamp on
outf paper have been discovered. 1t
was found on an old letter in the pos
session of Mrs. NJ. Fawcett of Alexandria,
and had been preserved on account of its
historic associations. Mrs. Fswcett
showed the stamp to local collector,
who told her that it was of great value,
aud she wrote to Mr.. Bartels Of this
city, who had formerly lived in Alex
sodris and knew the family. He offered
her SO, 900 for it, out she did not accept
the offer, and tho stamp was sold,
through q Philadelphia dealer, to Mr..
Worthington. Collectors are Inclined
10 think that higher price would have
been obtained for the stamp across the
water, as there are many English COL
Iections, and generally better prices are
paid there st stamp sales. It is q mat
ter of coDgratulation, however, that the
stamp is to remain in this country, as it
is reported that the WorthipgtOu co..
lection will never be broken up, but will
ultimately find its way into some great
museum.
AS a matter of fact, the stamp in
question, though virtually sold, still
remains in possession of Mrs. FawcsLt.
1t may be stated that the highest price
heretofore paid for a stamp is 50, 500,
paid by Mr.. Bsrtels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30

given her wearing apparel and allowed
to d, part. Pa'roIman Kesly, who was
on post at the time OF the FIRE, on bis re-
turn to the station house said: "Ssy,
Sarge that's the funniest FIRE that !
ever saw. On the top of the house was
q man with a mattress on top OF him,
while on the ground floor was a woman
with her head sticking out of a piano
that was covered with all kinds Of lights.
It's beyond me, so you had better send q
couple of plain clothes wise guy John
MES around there and try to dope oul
matters"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
FIRE WITH FRILLS

A mysterious FIRE on the third floor o
the furnished room house Of Mrs. Louisa
Brown, at No. 80 east 18th street, New
York, Saturday night, is being investi-
gated. The fire started in room occu.
pied by CHARLES Brown, son Of the land
lady, bis wife and child, and when the
firemen and police arrived they found
Brown unconscious on the bed with q
blazing mattress on top of him.
he was taken 10 NeE York Hospital,
and will probably die of his irjuries.
How be came to be in the position 10
which be wss found is puEzling to the
police. The ground floor of the house
is occupied by Dr.. Schmolke, who, &C.
cording TO bis brass sign, is an ostecpath
and an expert in the light treatment.
Among the instruments he uses in bis
treatment is large piano shaped boz,
in which a patient is placed with bis
head sticking out of u hole in tbs TOP
while his body is given heat treat
ment.
When the cry Of "Fire !" went up 4
woman patient was occupying the box.
DR.. Schmolke ran up to the scene of the
FIRE, Leaving the patient alone. The
smoke coming down into the physician,
room slarmed the woman, and she tried
to get out Of the box, but desisted at tht
sis0t of the psirolmen and fremen'
"Keep cool % shouted a fireman, but
the woman gave him witheripg look
as the temperature in the bsx at thai
moment would have made the South
sea Islands on hot afternoon look like
Maine winter.
After some trouble The woman was
DeWitt's Little Liner Pills sre soId BIZ N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
AIExANDRIA VA MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30 1907
Alsxsaxegle OGzess<s

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI.wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 d 3l2 PRINCE
STREET.
TKRMs: Daily-l year, $500 months
$3.50; months, 1925; month, 4S cents
week, 10 cents.
Tri-weekly-l year, $500 months, Sl'oO
months. rs cents: month, 25 cents.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed TO ex'
ceed theirspace unless the excess is paid fof
at transient rates, and under no circum'
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for. go,
Nsrriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
Resolutions in memonam, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, VIII
My be printed in the paper as advertise
ments.
Entered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, VfT
ginia, as secOnd-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
D00TORs MISTAKES

Ara said often TO be buried six feet under
Ground But many times women call on
their family physicians, suffering, as they
imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or kid
nay disease, another from nervous pros
Efation, another with pain here and there,
and in this way they present alike to
themselves and their easy-going OF over
hnsv doctor. separate diseases, for which
he Assuming them to b0 such, prescrl0es
6js pills and potions. In reality, they are
ali only nnptOnis caused by some uterine
disease. The phxsIciGn, ignorant OF the
ouUse OF suffering, Reeps up hss treatment
until large bills are m9de. sISe 's1terlng
patient gets no bettenl1FJfgaso0-QSt the
wrong treatment, but probably worse. "A
proper medicine Ike Dr. -RlleEcaAEAYorlI19s q
Prescription, dtreclcd % tlk. .GAllSe- would
have entirely TeTl0Yed lhe dIleA2e, there
by dfypzfITfg all those dYgyre5sInB symP-
toms, and instituting comfort Instead OF
prolonged Misery. II has been we'll said.
that "a disease known Is half cured"
Or. Picrce's Bavorite Prescription Is a
scientlfc medicine, carefully. devised. oy
an experienced and skillfnl physician,
and adapted 10 woman's delicate system:
II Is made OF native American medicinal
roots and Is perfectly harmless IN -llS
slstkn.
KS Powerful inyigorating tonic "'Fa-
vorite Prescription" imparts strength 70
the whole system and TO the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, awoFR-out,T rundown" debili-
tated teachers, nllliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, 'shOp-girls," housc-kcepers,
nursing mothers, and foeblo women gen.
orally, Or. Pierce'S Bavorite PRESCRIPTION
Is the greatest earthly boon. being un-
equaled as an aDpetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
As q soothing and strengthening nerv.
ine UFaVorite Prescription is unequaled
and ls invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excitability, frrita0llity,
nervous exhaustion, nervous proStration,
neuralgia, hysteria, spaSms, ST. NituSs
dance, and other distressing, nervous
symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease OF the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
feljeves mental anxiety and dependency.
Dr., Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorste
tha stomach, liver and bowels. One "a
three dose. Easy to take as candy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
BOTH PHONES l67.

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say
they get splendid results by using an ato1niE-
er. For their benefit We prepare Elys Liquid
Cream Balm. Except that il is in ali re-
spect Like the healing. helpful pain-allsy.
ing Cream Balm that the pablic has been
familiar with for years-. No cocaine nor
other dangerous drug in il. The soothing
spray il remedy that relieves at oace. AL
druggist, 75c., ireluding sprsying tube or
mailed by Ely Bros. IS Warren Street, New
ferk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
About Digestion.

l. is not the quantity Of food taken
but the amount digested and assimilsted
that gives strength and vitality to the
system. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets invigorste The stomach
and liver and enable them 10 perform
their functions. The result is a relish
tor your food, increased strength and
weight, greater endurance aud clear
head. Price 25 cents. Samples free.
For sale by Richard Gibson and W. +
OreiVhton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
CHARLOTTESVILTE AND RAPIDAN
~ RAILROAD COMPANY.
AIexandria, Va, Dec ?, 1907.

AIe4hnuTla, va, DEC y I5Uls
To the holders Of the Charlottesville and
Rapidan Railroad Bonds: The following
bonds drawn for redemption by lot, in &C.
cordsnce with the terms Of the mortgage. will
be paid at the Office ofthe Philadelphia Trust
Safe Deposit and Insurance Company, Phila'
delphis. Pa. with accrued interest, on jan
uary /. 1908.
Nos. A, Q, 23, 20, 43, 40, 70, so, Isl, 155, 1853,
1874, 227 for 81, 600 each-$l3,O0O.
Nos. 265, 266, 367. 3SS. 40l. 404, @2i, 439,
4S5, 503, s41, $50, 562, $50, 565, 6f6, 622, 6S4,
673. 692 for $500 each-6l0,000.
Nos. 751, 762, 618 for 500 each-$300.
EDW. L. DAINGERFIELQ, trustee.
decQ I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
Here's Good Advice,

0. S. Woolever, one of the best known
merchants of lie RsysviIle. N. Y, says "H
you are ever troubled with piles. apply Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t cured me Of them for
good 20 years ago." Guaranteed for sores
wounds, burns or abfasiOns, 25c at ell drue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
JOHN AHERN & CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CHOICES
And Dealers In
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
.oontry Produce received daily. Our doch
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every
thing 70 Be had In this line.
We hold largely In United States bcndec
xsrehouse and carry In stock various brand
OF tho best
PURE RYE AND HALT WHISKIES
u:sds. Eaye elso In store superior grades G
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, Ao.
DISQUALIFICATION Guaranteed as 70 Price an
y QraJty.-eR
Corner Prince and Commsrce Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30

There is nothing better offered the public
today for stomach troubles, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, etc., than Kodol. This ia scientific
preparation Of natural digestants combined
with vegetable acids al d il contains the same
Juices found in every healthy stomach. Kodol
is guaranteed to give relief. It is pleasant to
take; it will make you feel fine by digesting
what you eat. Sold by w. f. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

Az OLD AND WKLL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hes been
used for over sixty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teelhing
with perfect success. It soOthes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the hest remedy for Diarrlces. Is
pleasant 10 the TASTE Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents =
bottle. It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs CO.
Juno 2nth 100R Serial numhev fno9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
4 Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATARR Rn
Ely's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,

brane resulting from Catarrh and drivea
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the s S-uses Of Taste and Smell. Full size
50 ct at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Creg-' Talm for use in atonizers IS cts.
g. -~or Street. New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30
GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON & CO,

GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers In
ALL Kinds OF LIQUORS,
dave on hand Gibson's Xxx, xxx, xxx
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabi inet and Mono
gram Whiskissj also Baker'sand thompson
Pure Bye Whiskies, 10 which they invite the
attention ofthe trade.
Oriers from the country for merchandise
shall recaive prompt attention.
condgnmens Of Plour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he bighest market prices and prompt returns
v. r corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30

"a DsWitt's Little Riser Pills are sold By W
r. Creighton q Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-30

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills afford
quick relief for ell forms Of kidney and blad-
der trouble. A weeks treatment 2sc. Sold
bA,W. F. Creighton d Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
DEGENERATE IMPROVING.
Hungarian Who Was shot When He
Forced His Way Into Mrs. Lees
Tent, IL Better.

S. d. Earscho. the Hungarian who
was shot yesterday by Mrs. Fl. A. Lee
when he tried to force his way into
her tent at the Standard settlement, is
Improving at the hospital and viii be
able to leave that institution by tomor-
row. When taken there yesterday af-
ternoon it was found that the Hun
garian had been shot twice by Mrs.
Lee instead of once. Both bullets
were extracted without any trouble and
the wounds dressed.
Immediately after the shooting Mrs.
Lee, accompanied by a neighhor wo-
man, left the scene. When just about
to cross the road Mrs Lee fell in a
dead faint but was soon revived
Friends took the woman to the home
of one of them, where she is being
cared for. Those who are acquainted
with the circumstances say that Mrs
Lee was justified in the shooting and
if other women near the car shops
would follow suit there would be less
assaults.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
BLACK OAKS SERIES
OF ACCIDENTS
Two Children Drink Poison
and Break in Buggy
Spills Three.

Black Oak. Ind, Aug. 14-Special-
There have been a series of accidents
here during the past few days and the
latest was that of the little five-year-
old son OF I. II. Schoon, who got hold
of a bottle of ammonia while his
mother was sick and drank a portion
of it.
1t is said the mouth and stomach
of the little fellow was badly burned
and he is in precarious condition.
Or. Iddings was called and thinks he
can pull the little fellow through.
1t was only a few days ago that the
life of little Emery Lehman was en-
dangered by the drinking OF a quantity
OF fly poison. The child was made
deathly sick and 1t was only due to the
prompt arrival Of the physician that
his life was saved
Yesterday Jake Schoon and his wife
had an accident while they were driv-
ing in the direction of the Highlands
bridge. The bur came off the front
wheel Of their buggy and Mr.. Schoon.
his wife and the little baby she was
holding were thrown out
Mrs. Sehoon sustained a dislocated
hip and one side of the baby's face
was badly scratched but otherwise the
child was uninjured. Mr.. Schoon es-
capped without injuries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
BOTH SECRETARIES 0FFICIATE.
SauabbIe Between Rival Officers of
Gary Real Estate Board, Not
Yet Patched Up.

Gary, Ind. Aug. 14.-Special-Th
squabbIe sbetween the officers Of the
Gary Real Estate board is as inter-
esting as ever. It viii be remembered
that this organization has two secre-
taries and two treasurers and that all
of these officials are so Jealous that
they insist upon serving in the capacity
for which they were elected.
Yesterday there was meeting of the
directors and it was hoped that there
might be some sort Of settlement.
Captain Norton presided as chairman
of the board OF directors and called
upon Secretary Kirshman for the order
Of the business.
Kirshman replied that there was none
unless secretary yaHette might have
some The captain then called upon
Secretary Vallette for the order of the
business but the other secretary re-
piled that there was none and so after
Chairman Norton had instructed both
clerks TO make record OF the minutes
OF the meeting it was adjourned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
AND NOW HE'S
BUSTED QUIT"
Gibson EmWploye Flashes
Long Green; Negro Grabs
it and Flees.

vulgar display of wealth before
an admiring circle of men at Gibson
shortly before $3.50 a. m. today was
the cause of the loss of the lucre to
Sidney Chambers of that section His
hard earned faded in a minute and the
last seen of it by the rightful owner
was when it was being rapidly con-
veyed down the railroad tracks in the
hands of a big burly negro who took
a sudden fancy to it.
Chambers in a few short seconds
learned the truth of the adage that
pride goeth before a fall He was
proud indeed of the roll of $50 in bills
and the endorsed check for s24 which
he had slowed away in his jeans, and
the desire of having his friends and
neighhors rejoice with him caused his
downfall. In the wee sma' hours he
drew it out of his pocket and made an
exhibition of the pretty bills and check
TO an admiring throng who circled
around him, in the dim light of the
rays from kerosene lamp. He
thought every one in the circle were
friends, but he did not figure on the
rough character of the men attracted
TO these wild railroad camps in the
Calumet region.
There's Always Somebody to Do 1t.
on the outskirts stood an unknown
negro who was beating the ties along
that section, bound due east When he
saw the roll his eyes grew as big as
saucers and he fdgeted and edged
nearer and nearer the long green.
Finally he could stand the strain no
longer. and. reaching over, with one
fell swoop OF his crap mitt, he swiped
the dough clean of the owners hand.
In a second he was hot footing il
down the railroad track with bunch
of outraged railroad men at his heels,
but he was too good a Splinter for them
and he was soon lost in the darkness.
There was nothing left for Chambers
to do but walk back disconsolately
with the rest Of the bunch. He then
telephoned TO the police at Hammond
and they are now looking for the
dinge He is described as being about
feet II inches in height. weighing
f175 pounds. wore a corduroy suit and
black hat The check was for s24
drawn by the c. / & 5. railroad, pay
able 10 John Eley and endorsed
/ Chambers is employed at the round
house at Gibson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
CARRIAGE AND STREET
CAR IN COLLISION
Occupants Of Vehicle Are
Spilled Out No One
Badly Hurt.

While driving in a two-seated carry
all on Sheffield avenue, last evening,
two West Hammond men, accompanied
by two women, were thrown from the
vehicle and all We're well shaken up
and bruised, when an electric car col
lided with the carriage.
The car was No. 333 on the Chicago
Hammond line. The men gave the
names of Kolvewski and Kowalski. and
stated that they lived in West Ham
mond, but they refused to tell the
names Of their companions The car
was going along at a rapid speed when
the driver turned the horse onto the
tracks and the car did the rest. The
carriage, which was hired from Whit
takers stable, was overturned and the
occupants spilled along the road but
luckily they were thrown far enough
to clear the wreckage. The men and
women were lifted from various posi-
tions and examined with a view TO
permanent injuries, but all declared
that outside of bruises and slight
scratches they were in fair shape. The
carriage. however, was demolished.
They boarded the next car and pro-
ceeded home after their interrupted
pleasure trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
ASSAULTED BY
BRUTAL MAN
Butchers Delivery Man At
tacks Indiana Harbor
Woman.
BRIDE OF A MONTH
Neighbors Finally Rescue Victim
After a Fierce Tussle-Hus-
band Threatens Vengeance.
(speciaI to Lake County Times.)

Indiana Harbor. Ind, Aug. 1.-THE
people of this city are incensed over
the case of assault which was commit
ted on Mrs. Mary Jachovski by John
Stravoch, butchers clerk. employed
in Hudacho's grocery store in this city
The victim of the assault was a
young woman who had been married
but month, and it is said that Jachov-
ski is outranged at the action of his
wifes assailant and threatens violence
IL he ever gets hold of him.
The assault occurred in the morning
at about 10 o'clock. Mrs. Jachovski was
lying on the bed asleep. She had been
i'll during the day and had dropped
off to sleep when Stravoch came TO de-
liver an order of meat
The young man walked into the room
and seeing the woman attacked her at
once. tussle followed.
Mrs. Jachovski screamed and neigh
bors finally rushed in and protected
her from further attacks. Mrs. JAG
hovskfs husband is employed in the
mills and took his dinner with him.
All day long she cried because of the
unfortunate incident and in the even
ing when her husband came home she
told what had happened to her
Together they went to Attorney P A.
Parks and sought his advice as to their
course of action. He advised her to
swear out warrant charging assault
with intent to commit a felony, and the
young man was arrested and is having
his preliminary hearing before Judge
Jones this afternoon in Judge Reiland's
court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-08-14
GRIFFITH FORCES
ROAD TO TOE MARK
Officials of the G. G. & L.
Promise to Garry Out
Their Contract.

Griffith, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE c. c. & L,
people have evidently turned over a
new leaf. To all appearances they are
not only willing but anxious to live up
to the very letter of the franchise
which the people of Griff1th gladly gave
them, fully believing that they would
get the improvements and accommoda-
tions agreed upon.
Failing to get even the most i'm
portant of these and their communi-
cations being totally ignored, the town
council lost all patience and started in
for business. The town attorney was
instructed to give them just one more
chance and state what would happen
if they failed to fulfill their agreement
at once.
A reply came in short order. The
town attorney informed the city fathers
today that he has a letter from the
vice president himself and the general
council of the road saying that they
will put on the Communication tickets al
once and also look after the drainage
Other matters will be considered as soon
as possible
1t now remains to be seen if this
promise coming from some of the high
est officials OF the company, will be
sufficient or whether it is merely a
scheme to keep the town waiting as
heretofore.