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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Case Drowned.

Ii is understood that in the United
States Circuit Court for the Eastern Dis
trict Of Virginia. Judge Edmund Wad'
dill. which convened here today, the
auit of Howard G. Knode against Gran
dali Mackey, Commemorative Attorney
of Alexandria county, for $40, 600 for
alleged unlawful arrest, will be dismiss
ed by agreement, Attorney Lamb, Of
Richmond, who represents KnOde. hav-
ing notified Mr. Msckey sometime ago
that the suit would be dropped. The
suit grew out Of raid made by Mr.
Mackey and several other Alexandris
county officers upon an alleged gambling
house at Jackson City in September,
1905.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
A Pleasant Sunday.

The weather yesterday was fir and as
mild as that of May, and the streets
we're througed with people. Large
numbers, 10th young and old, avsiled
themselves Of the pleasant conditions to
take walks in the country. All the
churches we're well attended. There
we're many visitors in the city during
the day. The mercury stood Rt6O' to-
Iay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Police Court.
rJust,ce H. B. Cston presiding.]

CJusticc II. B. Cation presiding.j
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Nathaniel johnson and Isaac Wi'son'
both colorej, arrested by Officers Fergu-
son and Roberts on suspicion OF stealing
horse and wagon in Washington, were
held 10 await the action OF The author
tiles of that city. =,
John Hopkins and Bessie Hunt, both
colored, arrested by Officers Gill and
Nicholson for fighting, we're fined 80
each.
Lamont Allen, colored, arrested oy
Officer Roberts charged with stealing q
ha. belonging to Robert Dawson, col,
ored. was released upon being corrected
by one Of his relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
The New Electric Works.

The Alexandra Electric Company is
awaiting the arrival of the second dyna-
mo which is to be used at the works, as
we'll as a shaft for the duplicate engine.
There are expected daily, and when the
additional machinery shall have been
received the company will soon there
sitter be 10 position to furnish electricity
FIR the street lamps. p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Circnit Court for the City.

fudge G. f. Nicol presiding. j
20 docket was called and cases set.
iolder & Co. vs.. A. T. Jones q Co.;
gment for plaintiff.
has. King, Sons & Co. VS. Stone
j. irby Judgment for plaintiff.
Louis Louse vs.. Southern Railway
many. continued until second day OF
term.
Annie Cronk and Mary Z. McKen-
ney, by next friends, w the Washington
and Potomac Steamboat Company; de-
marrer to declaration filed, arguments
heard demurrer sustained, declaration
amended and cases fixed for trial on
Tuesday, January 10Th.
The ashiDgton-Southern Railway
Co. W. the City Council OF Alexandra;
Injunction proceedings regarding the re-
moval of the Henry street tracks; aTgu'
ments upon demurrer of City Council to
be heard on the first day Of the May
term.
The will of the late Mrs. Jennie Bern
heimer was admitted to probate and her
SOD. Jonah Bernhemer, qualified az ex-
ccntor. The decedent left her house,
No. 100 south Fairfax street, and the
sum of one thousand dollars and her in
terest in the firm of Bernheimer X Co.,
10 her daughter, Caroline Bernheimer;
the store, on the southwest corner OF
King and Lee streets 10 her son, Jonah
Bernheimer, and her daughter, Ida
Wolf The sum of $3.50 is left to her
son. Jonah Bernheimer, and an equal
sum to her sou-in.law, Julius Wolf, and
10 each of her grandchildren. To Annie
Murray the sum of $25 is bequesthed.
All the rest of her property is left to her
ihree children share and share alike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Alleged Theft.

Nathaniel johnson and Isaac Wilson,
both colored, we're arrested Yesterday by
Policemen Roberts and Ferguson on sns
picicn Of ste, ling horse and wagon,
which johnson is alleged to have offered
to sell to several people for sums varyipe
from $40 to $35. 1t developed today
that the horse and wagon belonged tt
George Williams, living at III Thirc
street, Washington. and later the Two
darkeys we're turned over to Detective
Flower. Of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07

To stop Cold with "Preventicso is safer
than 10 let il run and cure il afterwards:
Taken at the ''sneeze stage" Preyentics will
head of all colds and Grippe, and perhaps
save you from Pneumonia or Bronchitis.
Preyentics are little tOOthsome candy cold
cure tablets selling in s cent and % cent
boxes. Ii yon are chilly, II you begin 70
check the cold, and please you. Sold by +.
g Lesdbeater & Sons. druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
The River Queen.

The steamer River Queen has been
hauled out at Woodall A. Co.'S shipyard
in Baltimore for a survey to determine II
she will be worth repairing by the company
that has purchased the steamer and her
Washington wharf and Marshall Hall
franchises. Ifrepaired, the River Queen
will be used about the jamestown Expo
sition the present year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Only Sc Years Old.

al am only SO sesgs oil and DOM, expect
even when gel TO he real old TO feel that way
as long as can ger Electric Bitters," says
Mrs. l.. Ii. Bfpns0n, OF Dublin, Ga. Surely
there's nothing else keeps the old as young
and makes the week as strong as this grand
tonic medicine. Dyspepsia. torpid liver, IN
famed kidneys or chronic constipation are
unknown after taking Electric Bitters a
reasonable time. Guaranteed by +. 5. Lead
beater 4 Sons, druggists.
DON'T FORGET-Messrs. Blondbeim h
Swim have fresh CRATE Horse Radish for sale
In the City Market, 25c quart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Week OfPrayeP.

Services in connection with the week
of Prayer will be held at 7:45 O'Clock
tonight in the NJ. P. Church. They will
be conducted by Rev Edgar Carpenter.
The subject will be "The Gospel Of the
San of God.u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Deaths.

Mrs. Cornelis A. Legg, living al No.
1911 Duke street extended, died this
morning. The deceased was the wife of
MIR. J. f. Legg. Her remains will be
forwarded to Up0erviile by Domaine &
Soc Tor interment.
A telegram has been received an
ncuncing the death Of MIS-. Eleanor Carr
Stuart Daniel, eldest daughter of the
late Henry L. Stuart of this city. at
Jackson, Miss, January 5th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Matters.
Wsa.asr Probabilities,

how Rru
,.errs, the negro murderer under sem
3 10 hang ia this city Friday next,
hiss had his death sentence commuted by
Gov. Swanson to imprisonment for lie:
This bad been generally anticipated and
me report caused little or no sur
mise There has been no crying demand
ior the hanging of Banks, though hls
crime vas murder in the fitsfdegree, and
a large majority Of the citizens think
that the ends of Justice will be subserV-
cd by life sentence. Several days ago
state Senator Lewis Fl. Machen and X.
G. l.. Moncure, counsel for the man,
presented petition to the governor asE-
ing that the sentence he commuted.
Gov. Swanson, AS heretofore stated, ut
once took up the case with the Judge,
the attorney for the commonwealth, and
the CITY Sergeant, Judge Barley rec
commended that the man be given iiie
sentence as did the City Sergeant, but
Commonwealth Attorney Brent would
make no such recommendation, holding
that the verdict of the jury was Just
and proper one. All the members OF
the iary who tried Banks, except DR.
Carroll May, signed petition to the
Governor for the Communication OF, the
sentence to imprisonment for lie bani =
was convicted early in the. morning OF
Sunday, October l4th, of the murder OF
Thomas E'zsy, coIored, whom he shot
four times 10 the back af.ef quarrel 10
4 saloon on the night of October 4,
and was to have been hanged next FRI
day morning. The fact that BANKS sur
rendered himself at police headquarters
after having been at large twelve hours
and that he bad made an exemplary
prisoner. doubtless influenced the gov
ernor in his decision. Elaey, 1t will be
remembered, some years ago shot ana
killed a colored man named finkney'
For this he was tried and acquitted.
When Banks was informed Yesterday
of the Governor intention in his case he
manifested evidence Of great relief ana
expressed his horror OF being hanged.
he said his supposed fate had recently
been uppermost in his mind and ne had
anticipated it with natural horror.
The order committing Banks to the
penitentiary for life will 10 all probable
ity be entered today.
It was understood last week that Gov
ernor Swanson had determined to COM
mute Bsnks's sentence, but he did not
do 80 until this afternoon; hence the
statements published yesterday and to-
day that he had acted in the matter
were premature. Senator Machen, how
ever. received dispatch from Governor
Swanson announcing that the sentence
d been committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
T.. s. Court.

Judge Edmund Waddill presiding.
No business WAS transacted in this
court today and the jury, which had
been summoned, was adjourned till to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
LARGE WHITE POTATOES Coo BU

8 Cans Tomatoes. 25c; Cans Corn, 25c
3 lbs. Buckwheat, 25c; Cranberries, loo a..
Seeded Ksisins, Zoe h.; Table Belle Flonr
" " ~ WIN. P. wOOLLS & SON.
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07

Pu7zle.-The colder it gets, the hotter i
is? Answer, Blondheim x Evils prepared
Horse Radsh, Hot IS Blazes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
NOTICE,

prepare for War In time Of Peace. Coal i
Comfort. We are delivering the very oesl
grades Of Clean Newly mined Coal al oolton
market price. 2,240 lbs. to the ton, promptly
us" peWILTON AITCHEsoN.
Roth Phones IS. i07 sonth ROys street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07

A MEETING OF ALEXAEDRIA CoUN;;
- CIT, No. 627. ROYAL ARCAEuM, VIII
be held at their hall TUESDAY EVENING.
January Sth, at s o'clock. Purpose, install
lation OF officers. BY order Of the Regent,
JAS. r. ALEXANDER,
lam Of Secretary,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Special.

Two cases re 40 inch White Lawn, in
pieces running from 8 to 10 yards. Usual
prices l5c and isc yard. Special price,
yard lie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
IHL hNNUhb JAN = INV D4Nt~ "
Housekeeping Linens,
White Goods and Bedding

They are the product of leading Irish an
Scotch makers, aud are either of our own
direct importation or from prominent New
York importers.
With the prices Of linens 10 tie pri mary
market at the highest figures for mauy years,
this sale offers an exceptionally favorable op'
portuuity to supply your wants.
Included are Table Cloths and Napk irs,
Linen Sheets, and Pillow slips, Embroidered
Linen Bed Spreads and Table Cloths. Towels
and Tcwelings, Muslin Sheets aud Pillow
Slips. Blankets. Comfortables, Crochet. Mar
settles aud Patent Satin Quilts; Hemstitched
Danask Tea Cloths. Doylies aud Tray Cloths;
Embroidered Scarfs aud PILLOW Shams.
Second fOor-litb at.
WOODWARD 1 LOIHROP,
10th, 18th, T & @ SITS. N. W.
tyaGHfNCTON ID g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-07
Dress Goods Department
SHOWING TIE NEW SPRING OF 1907
High-grade Wash Materials

Advance Foreign and:DOmestic Novelties,
including in part
French Printed 0rgsndies, French Printed
Eiaeure, French Printed Mousseline, Cheek
ed and Embroidered Voiles.
David and John Anderson's Ginghams, In
Checks, Stripes. Plsids and Solid Colors.
Printed Belfast Dimities,
Ina Large Variety Of Floral Paintings on a
Small White Check Ground.
Also variety Of Halfsilk Fabrics.
Such as Banzai Silk, NiksdO Silk, MOusselina
de Sole and Printed Silk organdie.
Also Printed Bstiste lawns, Printed Per.
Gales, Etc.
Also Large Variety Of Domestic and For,
eign Ginghams.
This early display affords an opportunity
for the selection Of the choicest designs, which
are always among the irst shOwO, and often
not duplicated:
Second hoor--G ST.
,rrrN 4. Nvxyr.V yINFranU .Tl m
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01

crouching on the top step. He put
the picture aside, and caught her in
his arms.
Hide your face" he said.
She struggled, sobbing. mo, no!
Let me go! You mustn't leave it,"
"IIl come back for it," he answered.
quietly. Courage, little girl; it's Just
for a minute"
Then he plunged down the stairs,
past writhing' tongues of flame. Set
ting Beth upon her feet, he led her
across the street. On the stoop he
turned. 81 must go back" he said.
gently. II won't be long"
She waited and watched, fearful
and wretched for his sake. Presently
he returned empty-handed.
ut was NJ use," he explained. "The
halls are in flames"
"Oh," she moaned, 81 wish you had
seen me. It's gone-all your
work-and hope!" She glanced up
miserably, to find his grave eyes smil.
ing.
Hush, hush," he whispered. ten.
derby. I've saved what l valued most,
dear"
The color lared into her white face
and she swayed dizzily until his arm
went out and drew her to him.
Beth" he whispered.
She raised her eyes slowly to his.
They looked, he thought, like pale
dew-wet yiolets. He bent his face,
her lids futtered down, and their lips
met.
Little girl" he said, presently,
were pretty well cleaned out. You
and l, aren't we?"
Eyes," she answered, softly.
1T wouldn't matter, If only yor
could have saved the picture" 81,
said, dolefully.
Never mind the picture" he
piled, steadily. I'll do 1t again, and
better" Then he whispered: Look
Above the sleeping city, toward the
east, a faint rose flush was dispelline
the dawn's gray gloom.
"a new day out Of the embers OF
the night" she said, softly.
He bent again and kissed her. "And
for us. dear. a new life/ out OF ths
ashes of the old"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01
ZANcY BALL Poo7r coSzWzES

The styles offered for maiden wear
are remarkable for taste. To be sure
the season requires elegance, but this
Is obtainable by such restraining
measures that the resultant effect is
eminently desirable. In fact so gen.
orally superior are misses things in
point of r~easonableness that many
women of small stature buy their
ready-made garments al the young
peoples shops.
The fancy bodices there shown are
built with an eye to the human frame,
and with their smal1ish sleeves, mod
est furnishings and dainty models, the
dressier ones make excellent odd
waists for understood shoppers. It is
the same with gowns and coats, those
supplied for 16 years quite adequately
suiting many a slim mamma.
The trousseau Of q girl smartly
placed in life. however, is by no means
q small item in family expenses.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01
To Secure Fair Treatment.

I'VE have reached the day when we
must be willing to make g%eenrous con-
cessions If we are to receive fair
treatment in Europe."-Buffalo Ex-
press.
This is the conclusion reached in
view OF threats by Germany and
France to mark up their tariffs on
American exports. We are to make
generous concessions" from our tariff
on German and French exports in or
der to secure fair treatment! We are
to take the bread out of the mouths OF
American wage amer and their fam
lilies merely because some European
nation threatens to treat us unfairly
II we don't!
Is that the Express idea Of the. prop
er course for a nation Of IS, 900, 900
people to pursue? Are we to lie down
and surrender our rights whenever
some foreign country flourishes a big
stick?
Dur tariff is our own. It suits us,
It was made for Americans, not for
Germans or Frenchmen. Under 1t we
are buying $500, 000, 900 a year Of com.
petitive goods from foreign producers.
Shall we be scared into buying more?
II so, how much more? Il
If we show the white feather now
when and where will the big stick
bluff game stop? Are we always to be
at the mercy Of foreign bulldozers?
For shame! The Express needs to
take a few stitches in its patriotism
and its common sense. Both are get
ting the worse for when it talks
about making generous concessions in
order to secure fair treatment. There
Is a better way to secure fair treat
ment, and the weapons are in our owl
hands.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01

What will the advocates of tariff re
ductien as a promoter Of foreign trade
have to say about the November trade
returns? In the first II months of
1906 u imports have been $1,18S,.
1882, an increase OF $40, 1873, 061
over the corresponding period In 1905,
while u exports have amounted to
$1,607. 712.S this being $180,460,5 67
more than for the first IL months OF
1905. The grand total for II months
Is 2,795, S52, 664. At this rate our for.
eign trade for 1906 will reach the So,
$50. 600, 900 mark. Is not our foreign
trade doing fairly well under the Ding.
ley tariff? 1t Is double what 1t was
ten years ago under a tariff revised
downward with particular reference
to promoting foreign trade. Taking
these large figures into due considera.
ton, will the congress of commercial
organizations which Is to meet two
weeks hence in Washington be likely
to advise another experiment In for.
eign trade promotion like that d
1s94Ie7s We should think not.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01

Everything must be of good material,
we'll made and express the changes
which show eternally in fashions cal.
endar.
A long coat must be faultless In
line, and since fur is so fashionable 1t
must either be fur trimmed or set of
with a smart set. A number of the
three-quarter coats, the best models
Of which hang with a sack looseness,
show deep collars and cuffs in skins
Of a fairly inexpensive nature. F.
Beaver is one Of these, such a skin
showing perhaps upon a shaggy wool,
while a long-haired fur, like fox,
skunk or lynx, will be used upon a
smooth cloth. The velvet and braid.
trimmed coats are usually In more
fitted styles, for frequently the fur.
trimmed coat is fur lined, a doubling
Of lock-squirrel, which is quite mex.
pensive. going with any skin out.
side. 5
Some very smart p~aletots were of
English tweed In broad checks, grays,
blues, browns and dull reds showing
In these, with bold Earrings of black
and color The velvet trimmings may
match the background of cloth or
the check line, and the buttons used
are of bone and very large. On plain
cloth coats, ~clothcovered buttons are
sometimes set In a-rim OF gun metal.
AS to the separate coat 1t is decid.
eddy an extra in the maiden wardrobe,
for everything is subseryient to q
complete suit for street wear. The
short skirt OF this takes ON many
styles Of plating. and the coat may
% : belted blouse, : hip length
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01
WHAT HE VALUED MOST
By Ralph Henry Barbor
Copyright, 1906, by Joseph b, Bowles.)


"You like it," he asked, almost
eagerly.
81 love It! But" she sighed
how It makes one hate the city,
doesn't it?"
His eyes lighted. Eyes; and we're
going away from the city," he said,
with a ring in his voice. Were
through work to-day, and we're going
there! Get your things on"
That day was a day of days. Win
ter reigned kindly. They crossed the
river, and spent the afternoon in the
woods and along the edge of the
marshes, returning long after the city
was aglow. They had dinner at a
cafe, for when one has finished a pic
ture that is to bring fame and wealth,
economy is a sinful thing. Back in
her studio they talked until late.
The windows were gray with the
cold dawn when he awoke suddenly,
and stared about him. In a moment
he was out Of bed and had thrown
open the hall door. Smoke, thick and
sitting, drifted in. At the bottom OF
the staircase-well orange light danced
and glowed. Throwing his clothes on
he lifted the picture from the easel,
and staggered with 1t down the first
flight. The smoke made him choke
and gasp. The next flight was miles
long. At the bottom he dropped the
picture, and as it toppled against the
baluster he leaped to Beth's door ano
knocked loudly.
who is there?" came the question
at once.
1T is Mr.. Timson. The house is on
fire. There's no danger, of course,
but you must come quickly"
YES" she answered, family.
He buried his face in his elbow,
leaning against the wall. Once he
started im%petuously toward the pic.
ture, only to turn back. The crack.
ling of the flames drowned now even
the noise at the door. Then Beth
stood before him, white-faced, anxious
eyed, but unafraid.
Down the stairs, quick!" he cried.
I'll follow you"
you mustn't stay!" she cried, fear.
fully.
1.-The picture" he answered. go
please" He seized his burd en- again
and staggered down the hall, gasping
and lurching. There he found her
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-02-01
The Rise In Price Of Labor.

"Some idea of the amount Of this
tariff trust graft may be obtained By
considering the difference between the
rise OF prices In this country ana in
iEngland"--Byron Holt.
The rise in prices Of labor, for In,
stance. Prices of commodities have
risen the world over during the past
few years, but nowhere has the price
Of labor risen as It has in the United
States
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-22
SOUTHEAST NEWS.

Mad dogs are already reported in
many places throughout the Southeast.
There is movement on foot to
build a new Christian church at Fred
ericktown.
Sikeston had fire on the 18th that
caused loss of about $40, 900, with
very little insurance.
Washington county school money
can be borrowed for five per cent, as
there is such a large fund on hand.
Benjamin Davidson, one Of the
oldest residents of PotOsi, died on the
10Th Of heart failure, aged 20 years.
A little two ycar-old child of Poplar
Bluff fell from porch IA feet high on
the 18th and escaped with only a few
bruises
The citizens of Washington county
will vote on the 10th day Of March on
the proposition to issuc bonds for $780,
900 to build new Court House.
Two little girls of Crosstown, Perry
county, Matte Walker, ., and Edith
Slueve, 6, decided to 20 skating on
the 9th. The ice was too thin and
they fell in and were drowned.
The Poplar Bluff papers will stop
iusSing about the Iron Mountain depot
now, for it was burned down on the
18th. The loss is covered by insur-
ance. A spark from a switch engine
started the fire.
Campbell is to have canning fac
tory, established by some Eastern peo.
pie with Campbell capital of Sl3, 400,
one half OF which has already been
subscribed. Sweet potatoes, peas,
beans, pumpkins and tomatoes as well
as all kinds of fruit will be canned
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-02-22
Notice OIL Stockholders Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting
Of the stockholders of the Kocth Manu-
featuring Company will be held at the
Office of the company, in the Farmers
Bank Building, in the city of Farming
ton, Missouri, on saturday, March ed,
1897, at p. M for the purpose Of
voting upon a proposition to increase
the capital stock of said company from
fifteen Thousand %I5, 900. oO) dollars, its
present capitalization, to sixty thousand
500 600 oo) dollars, and Tor rc-organ.
ilation Of the company, and for the
transaction of such other business as
may lawfully come before SAID meeting
MADISON K. SMITH, President
X. +. MITCHELL Secretary.
December 2S, 1906.