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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

Charles Johnson, cOlored, who said
he was from Providence, r. l., was ar
rested about $50 O'Clock yesterday
evening on the charge OF passing two
forged checks for small amounts on mer-
chants throughout the city. when
searched at police headquarters John
son had on his person half a dozen
checks on the First National Bank,
some of them payable to Charles John.
son and some to Charles Mason, and
bearing the alleged signatures OF VIII,
liam A. Smoot & Co., and the MUTUAL
Ice Company. Five of the checks were
for IS and the other for 81. johnson
represented himself as having worked a
short while for w. A. Smoot & Co. and
the Mutual Ice Company. lie present.
ed himself at Herbert Beach's store, on
north ROYAL street, yesterday, and after
making a small purchase offered a cheek
and asked for the change. A you ng
man named Brawner, who waived on
him, refused to accept the cheek, ana
telephoned to w. A. Snoot & Co.'S. Of
fee 70 know if it was genuine. He was
told that it was not, and when he saw
the negro on the street later in the day
pointed him out to Chief Goods. 1t is
believed the same man hss recently baer
operating in Washington.
johnson was arraigned in the Police
Court this morning. He said he OBJ
tanned the checks from a white mar
named Robert Nesbit, but he had previ-
ously told other stories. Justice Cation
sent him on TO the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
THE VIRGINIA GLASS PLANT.

1t is understood that number OF ousl-
ness men of Baltimore and Washington
have perfected negotiations for the pur-
chase or lease of the Virginia glass plant
in West End and will at an early day re-
model the plant, put ii in first class con-
dition and run it TO its full capacity.
Since the fire at that plant few years
ago but little work has been done there
and the prospect of resumption of work
will be gratifying to all interested in the
plant. Il is said that while Ballimoreans
and Washiugtonians will control the
plant the operations will be under the
supervision of Messrs. Boardman and
Aystrike, two practical glass operators,
who we're connected with the Virginia
Glass Company several years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
ATTEMpT FRUSTRATED.

Garoge Midgets, c0lOTed, IN jail III
fredericksburg, condemned to be hanged
for the murder of Charles L. smith In
tbis CITY on the goth of last October.
came very near efiecling his escape from
i.il and II his work had not been detect
ed by CITY Sergeant Chichester on Tues
day evening he would probably have
been at large by Wednesday morning.
Tuesday Sergeant Chichester WAS ex-
aiming The exterior of the Jail, when
he discovered two small holes in the
wall and below them on the ground piece
of newly cut brick and whitewssh, out
side of Midgets' cell. His suspicious
were at once aroused, and he quickly
went into the Jail and into Midgets' CELL
and made an examination. He discov-
cred that Midgets had cut away two
inch white oak board, Is inches w'de
and q inches long, with which the cell
is cesled, and had started to cu' away
Inc two.and-a.half foot wall of the build
ing. which would have given him an
outlet in the alley next TO the outer wall
of the Jail.
This work Midgets had carefully con-
ceaIed with his clothes and blanket
hung up against the wall, in manner
which did not excite suspicion. Mid
gets acknowledged he had done the
work and said, at is lucky you got on
TODAY as | would have been out to-mor'
row."
He was taken out of the cell and
put in another close cell, where he Is
safe from second attempt. On his cell
being searched there was discovered IN
his bed a Ratchet aud several sharp In.
struments, which he used. BE stated
that a colored tramp, who was locked
up for trespass on the r., /. & r. H.
r. had given him the tools to work win
through the bars of his cell.
He also stated ne had two plans tt
oct out. One was to kill the sergeant
with the Ratchet, take the keys and es
cape; the other, which he adopted, WA
to dig out through the walls. He he"
into a violent temper when his plans
were discovered. 1t is not believed tha
the tramp brought the Ratchet anC
knives in with J. N, but that they were
handed in the "a confederate. MID
gets is now closely guarded Fred
ericksburg Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
M APPEAL FROM VERDICT.

An opinion in the appeal made BY
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers to the District of Columbia Gem
mi. sioners, asking that the verdict OF
the trial board, which declared Cap,
Matthews aud Lieut., Mulhall, OF
Washington not guilty Of the charges
made against them in connection Win
the accidental death OF Hugh Murphy,
of this city, the Southern Railway epgl-
neer, last September, was submitted TO
the Commissions yesterday by Corpora
ton Counsel Thomas.
He holds that the right to appear IL
not given to third parties, and that he il
unable to find any authority OF ia"
which authorizes the commissioners to
entertain the appeal of the brotherhood
He advises the refusal solely on the
ground of want OF jurisdiction In Inc
Commissioners, and says that II there ot
error iu the conclusion of the trial board
the brotherhood has its remedy In Tue
courts by mandamus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
DEATH OF CAPT. s. Il. BARRY

Capt. Samuel H. Barry died Tuesday
morning at his home, in Baltimore. He
was born in Alexandria, and WAS the
son of the late James Casey Barry and
Martha NJ. Barry, and brother of the
late James Casey Barry, j., aud the
late Rev. Joseph l.. Barry, all of Baltl-
more.
When a youth he took TO sea and at
an early age he did service as an officer
on sailing vessel plying between Bal
timore and Liverpool, in the interest OF
Alexander Brown & Sons, and later to
Europe, China, Japan, South America
and Esst and West Indies. In lS49 ne
went to California during the gold fever.
During the Civil War he was Coined
crate political prisoner, and was con-
fined at Fort McHenry and Fort La
fayelte, n. Y, for nearly year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Walter P. Atkinson, Of Semi
nary Hill, has just returned from very
pIeasapt visit to friends in Leesburg.
Masters Robert and Wesley Bitter are
visiting in Manassas.
Miss Bessie M. Januey has gone to
Charlottesville to spend few weeks.
Mrs. Julia F. Tubman has gone to Clifton,
for the remainder of the summer.
Mrs. Msry +. Kelly left today with party
Of friends for the Loudoun camp meeting.
Rev. VIM. J. Morton and Mrs. Morton and
Mrs. Lydia II. Spoiord and children, Of
Alexandria, are the guests Of the Inside Inn
jamestown Exposition grounds.
Miss Bessie MrKelleget has as her guest on
Seminary Hill, Miss Geo. Lynch, Of Manassas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
DOG CART.

The dog cart reappeared yesterday af-
ternoon and today aud visited certain To-
calities where a number of vagrant ours
we're captured and carried to the city jail
yard where they will be dispatched
should their redeemers fail to appear.
The wagon, in charge of William Sis
SOC, IT,, assisted by William Dean,
made a visit 70 the southeastern section
of the city this morning and captured
seven dogs. After the animals had been
placed in the Jail yard the wagon in
vaded the northeastern section of the
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
REAL ESTATE.
Buy Building Lots
in the Growing Sub
divisions of Del Ray
and St. Elmo.

The attention of persons
having a few hundred dol
lars for inv eStment is called
to the rapid enhancement
in the value of building lots
in growing subdivisions OF
DEL RAY and ST. ELMO,
and to the large number OF
dwellings now under con-
sfruction and in course OF
completion. These lots
have a frontage of Is feet
and a depth of lis feet, and
are being rapidly purchased
by the many hundreds OF
employees in the new Po-
tomac yards.I have a large
number of lots in DEL RAY
and ST. ELMO listed for
sale by out-of-town parties
at prices ranging from SIPS
to $175 per lot. Further
particulars with plats can
be had at my office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of those interested in the
organization of driving club and horse
ah0w association in this city met at the
old st. Assph race track at o O'Clock
Yesterday evening. Mr.. Charles d..
Lowenbach presided at the meeting. A
committee composed of Messrs: =, j.
Rixey, James Patterson and + !. mar
rington was appointed to confer WIN the
oRners of the track with view TO
securing lease of the property TOR IRON
one to five years, with an option oil pun,
chasing, The meeting WAS adjourned
until Friday evening when report VIII
be received from the committee IL Is
the intention of those back OF the
movement to eject a permanent organ
izstion and hold horse shows at tee
track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
ATEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
BASEBALL.

The Alexandria Athletic Association
baseball team will play the Luna ParR
nine tomorrow evening on the old IAN
grounds. The Alexsndrias battery VIII
be Kraft and Wilkerson and that OF the
Luna Park team will be Weaver and
Clark. A good game is promised. On
Saturday evening the Alexandria base
bali team plays the DOlphins, OF BATH
more. one of the strongest teams OF that
city. The game will he called at 4;SO
O'Clock. Donaldson and Kraft will be
the Alexandria battery. The Alexau-
dria team did not play the Herndon
nine Yesterday, as scheduled, the game
having been postponed until next We'd
nesdsy.
Tue Y. NJ. A. @. baseball team, OF
this city, aud the II. A. O., of Wash-
ipgton, will play a game OF baseball on
the fair grounds this evening at 3 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
DEATH OF MR.. FAULO0NER.

Mr.. William E, Faulconer died at the
Alexandra Hospital last night after an
illness OF several weeks. Mr.. Faulconer
was native of Yorkville, s. c., where
his parents now reside, and was about
thirty years old, He came to this city
several years ago from Charlottesville,
where he resided for some time, and en-
tered the employ of Mr.. w. F. BrOokes,
merchandise broker, with whom he con-
tinued until i'll health compelled him to
relirquish his position. Daring bis
residence in Alexandria Mr.. Faulconel
made many friends, who will regret tc
learn of his death. He was nephew
of Mrs. Henry Fairfax Robertson, OF this
city. The remains we're sent 10 York
vile by Mr.. B. Wheatly for interment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
MIR. CATION THE NOMINEE

Under the plan of the democratic
committees of this city and county the
time given candidates to file notice OF
their candidacy for the House of Dele
gates expires today and az no one but
Mr.. ]. r. Cation, the present incumbent,
has fled such notice he will be declared
the nominee of the party and no primary
for the Office will be held. MIR. Cation
has tor several years past ably repre-
scented this district in tho Legislature
and his return to that body without Gp-
position shows that bis services have been
appreciated by his constituents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
CHARTERS.

The following charters have been
granted by the Corporation Commission
Auto Sales and Garage Company
0uc.) Alexandra. w. p. BarDhart,
precedent, Washington; @. I. Diggs,
secretary, Washington; H. |. Quinn,
treasurer, Washington. Capital Max
imum, $l5, 900; minimum, 81 800. Oh
iects: Automobile business.
International Auto Sightseeing and
Transit Company due Alexandria. w.
P. Barnhsrt, president G. F. Diggs, II.
|. Quinn, all of Washington. Capital
Maximum, 800, 900; minimum, $500.
Objects: Automobile Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
CHOICE CIGARS.

Attention is directed to the advertise
ment of the Pettey Cigar Company else
where In the Gazette. This firm has
been 10 business about six months, and
is manufacturing some Of the best grades
second to none-of cigars in this
section of the country. Besides "9Qr
Congressman" brand the firm also manu-
features other brands as follows, -
"Ohief Belt" plantation" Southern
Plantation" alexandria" Happy
Family" snd LADY Lille" besides
several out OF town brands. Beginning
September lst, this firm will put another
nopulsr brand on the market and will
p make special brand, for several bushes.
houses during The fall. The goods put
on the market by the Petiey Company
are Of excellent quality and for an after
dinner smoke "0ur Congressman" can
not he beat,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY.

We have cleaned out our stocks in the vari-
Gus departments more thoroughly than usual
this week and assembled the rem iants for
quick selling tomorrow.
Prices are way down-nOt in few parts OF
the store, but everywhere that remnants
exist and there are splendid bargains in
merchandise, both for personsl and household
uses if your want happens to be represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODEs.

The alarm of fire shortly before one
O clock this afternoon was caused by
the explosion Of gasoline siove at the
residence of Mr.. Frank Power, 81 north
Pitt street. The damage to the house
was slight, but Miss Florence Pullman,
daughter of Mr. Gsrbutt Pu lmaD, living
at the corner of Pitt and Queen streets,
who was in the house at the time, was
seriouly burned. Miss Pullman was pain.
fully burned by gasoline stove several
months ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
POLICE COURT.

TJuslice Fl. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Toois Olden, charged with vagrsncy,
was held.
Charles Johnson, cOlored, charged
with forgery, was sent on to the grand
jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
Hunting for Trouble.

''Fve lived in California 20 years. ana an
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, OF
Alleghsny, Sierra Co. No use hunting, MT;
Walters; it cures every case. Guaranteed a.
E. 9. Leadbeater 4 Sons drug store. zoe'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15

Get free sample of DR.. Shops health
Coffee" at our store. If rea. cohee dis
turbs your St,mach, you. Heart or Kid
neys, then try this Clever Coffee imita-
ton. DR.. Shoop has very closely match
ed Old Java and Mocha Coffee in favor
and taste, yet it has not a single gram
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 +. :. Lesdbester d
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
ALLEGED RELIC HUNTERa

Mr.. James Deane, sexton of Christ
Church, says that the chipping OF the
foundation stones OF that edifce was done
by a boy using a Ratchet as George
Washington is said TO have welded on
cherry tree. Mr.. Dean rejects the sng-
gestiOn that tho chipping was done by
Ielic-hnnIarA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
AIexanOtia 6azettr.
THURSDAY EVENING. AUG. Is, 1907.
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table,

Sum rises tomorrow at 5:13 q. m. and sets
At sos D. IN. High water at l2:zl a. M ana
I2.z2 d. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
Weather Probabilities.

Fo- this section fair tonight; increasing
cloudiness and warmer Friday; light variable
xvin2s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
WANTED.

XxTANTED. BOARD and ROOM in pri
w waite family, central, by gentleman.
state terms. Address "W." Gazette Office.
ovo5I Qta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
JOHND. NORMOYJB

Room 3, Alexandria Natl Bank Bldg
N. e. Cor. King and Royal Streen
Bell 'Pnones 224. Capital City Prone ia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15

MANITOBA local MAN to represent
w large international brokerage house;
Good opening for man with ability and
energy. Must furnish best oi reisl enc, $. Al
dress vi once. THE NtONh COMfAN 4,
2i2 Flatiron Building, New York city.
auglO lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15

The feast of the Assumption Of the
Blessed Virgin was today celebrated. in
St. Mary's Church, services being held
At 6 and $50 O'Clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
LOSTPOCKETBOOK.

Mrs. Grace Ford yesterday afternoon
dropped her pocketbOOk, containing
SS6s. near the intersection of Duke aud
St. Asaph streets. She did not miss it
until she had gotten several blocks away
and she relraced her steps, but could
not find IL. 1t is believed that it was
picked up by colOred man who passed
that point just behind Mrs. Ford, The
latter notified the police and they are
endesvoring to identity the finder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
pnAI,n REQuIRED

By gentleman in Alexandria o. between
alexandria and Washington with nice
family in a cool situation. Address 81"
Gazette fire augl5 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15

I OST.-On the street this TUESDAY horn
L. ing a hunting case GOLD WATCH,
with the monogram Z. v. r. on one SIDE and
"From Mama on the other. A suitsbl' ~
wari will be paid for its return to 10 70
south Payne street. auSlS -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
LOST.

/ OST.-On the street on Wednesday even
l. ing a POCKETBOOK containing 1863
in notes and with name Of owner, Mrs. Grace
Ford, written on an envelope. 4 reward Of
$50 will be paid for its return to No. 4Zg
north Patrick street. auel5 5tF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-15
Special Values in
Silk PettiCoatS.

Third hoor-1lth ct.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-22
ExcuRslon ocroaER 2

DOUGLAS, Sept. 21.-(SpeciaD- ger agent for the Southwestern, wan in Douglas yesterday in the interest of his road.
 Mr. Hayes has arranged for a big excursion to be run from Fl Paso to Lewis Springs. west of Bisbee. on Oc- tOber f2 The Fort Bliss military band of twenty-two pieces. and South western baseball team. strong or ganization, will be on the train. Il has been arranged or the excursion. ists 10 stop over here or their return trip Sunday. October 15. and give the local ball bunch whirl at the park to the music of the finest band ia Che southwest.
 Mr. Haynes is in commauicati1n with General Passenger Agent Styles of the Southwestern, and he felis satisfied that he can prevail on hin to run excursions to Douglas on oc t0ber 13 from Cananea. Bisbee. Naco zarf, Tombstone and other points SC chesply that it will be less expensive to come than stay at home.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-22

Iieves be has full appreciation of the merits of Arizona and this valley in particular, as home, place of in vestment and a pleasure resort and having his own interests here entire ly he was prepared to give his time and his best talents toward the up building of the country along the lines the board of trade shall indicate. He is a very pleasant gentleman to meet. and though not as widely ac- uuainted locally as some older resi- dents. he knows a great many people already and hopes to know everybody in a litle while. His chief business is 10 make. business for everybody
 and he desires the cooperation of every one interested in the general welfare of the comunity.
 Concerning Mr. Van der Veer. it is just five years since he assumed the position of secretary Of the board. Though his resignation was rendered long ago it was not accepted until the last year had been finished. rounding an even half a decade.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-22
REYPl .iA.ilMASHHE
 ARR MARRESTM MMEYicAMS V

PRESCOTT, Sept. 21.-Provided that Major Foster, commanding of ficer at Fort Whipple, insists further. that employees of contractors working on military reservations are not sub ject to school tax, that question ap- pears now to be in a fair way of be- ing settled in the courts, as Assist ant District Attorney Forest has giy- en 8 written opinion to Assessor Campbell that the men so employed are subject to the tax and that it is his duty to collect the same
 Up to about a month ago. the Fort Whipple contractors, as required by statute, collected the school tax from the mechanics and employees working for them in the construction of the buildings lon the reservation Sonre of the employees claimed that this ac- tion was contrary to law and the mil itary regulations The matter was referred to Major Foster. command ez of the post, who it Is said. issued zzt order to the contractors snpeTin sendents and bookkeepeTs to cease tho collection of the tax. giving as 2 reason that the civil authorities had no jurisdiction in military reserves tiohs County Assessor Campbell wa notified of the majors rulings. He al l,oIsae sought the legal advice of ths district attorneys office. h his writ ten opinion to the assessor. the as sistant district attorney says:
 have carefully examined the authori
 ties relating to the question. and l ss~ Ry opinion that the men so em pfoyed are. under the law. liable fo
 this tax. and 1t Is your d'hy to iprq
 ceed to collect the same. as you hav'
 been doing"
Bisbee daily review., 1907-09-22
NEW TONGASS IS
 4 FOREST RESERVE
President Signs Proclamation Creating Large One in South
 eastern Alaska at Once

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-A proc lamation has just been signed by the president creating the eNw Tongass National forest in southeastern Alas ka. The mainland and islands in cluded in this forest have an ap- Droximate area of 2,00O.000 acres, most of which is in. an exceedingly rough country. The forest will be put under administration immediately with Supervisor W. A. Langille in charge.
 The bounds of the new national forest are described as follows: Be ginning at the intersection of the International boundary line between Alaska and British Columbia with the Unuk river; thence along the same line to the head of the Portland canal; thence down the Portland canal Pearce Inlet and Tongass Passage tC the most southern point of the bound ary line, to include Sitklan and Kan nahunut islands; thence westerly along the boundary line to the 13ls Meridian; thence following a north erly mid-chanrel course through Bev illiagigedo channel, Behm canalf ant Burroughs bay to the mouth of tht Unuk river. thence up said river tC the International boundaryfi or place of beginning.
 The Tongass National forest wa: created on the recommendations ot Chief Inspector Olmsted and Super visor Langille. indorsed by Governor Hogg of Alaska. The request for tht reserve was made by members of tht Ketchican Power company. The ere ation of the national forest will givt added protection to the timber alons , the Portland canal. The coast Iin' from the head of Pearce inlet to th' mouth of Uuuk river is generally vel forested, containing some stands O excellent timber, which under nation al forest administration will be pre- tected through conservative lumber ing and assist in the development o the northwest country.