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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06

The board of directors of Virginia
Division of the Traveller Protective AS
sociation held it's bi-m0ntbly session at
Post AS headquarters in Richmond Sat-
urday night. Among those present we're
Messrs. A. d. Brockett, and ). I. VIII
liams, of Alexandria.
The session was devoted to routine
matters and preparations for the state
convention, to be held in Alexandra
next Friday and Saturday.
The board was much pleased with
the decision rendered by the State Cor
poration Commission in the two'cent
rate matter, in which the T. P. A was
the prime mover, and instructed the rail-
road committee, of which Mr.. A. ID.
Brockett, is chairman, to press the hight
in the Supreme Court in the event the
railroads decide to appeal from the
commissions decision.
The report of the membership commit
tee showed the division had made the
largest gain 10 its history and had won
the 5000 gold prizs offered by the Ma
tional Association. The net gain IN
Virginia was CSC.
The sixteenth convention of the State
division promises to be one OF the most
successful in the history of the assocIa-
ton. The programme includes SIDE
trips around the city, three luncheonS, a
theatre party to Washington, trolley
trips to Mount Vernon and Arlington.
Mayor Psff will welcome the delegates
and President G. E. Herbert will respond
on behalf of the visitors.
Post F, of this city, has completed ar
engagements for entertaining the delegates
to the annual convention which will
open in this city next Friday morning.
The convention will be in session until
Saturday evening, when it will close
with a banquet. 1t is expected that
about 200 delegates will be present, rep
ressntiug every section of Virginia
The local post will be represented at The
business sessions of the convention BY
sixteen delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Meetings.

The Mary Gusts Lee Chapter, U. d.
c., will meet in Lee Camp Hall, Con-
federate' Veterans building, tomorrow
Tuesday, afternoon at three o'clock.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Woman's Auxiliary to r. E. Lee Camp
will be held tomorrow Tuesday evening
at 1880 o'clock in Confederate Veterans
building. The meeting is of importance
and the members are urged to be presen!.
The stockholders Of the Hedge Field
improvement Co., of Wytheyille, Va,
met at the Office of Hotel Fleischman
today and elected officers for the ensuing
year and transacted routine business,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Circuit Court for the City.
fudge L. O. Barley presiding.]
Docket called and cases act fol hear

l.
Docket called and cases act foi hear
log.
Southern Railway; dismissed.
Annie Cronk vs.. the Washington
Southern Railway Company; order oil
non.suit entered.
Harry H. Simpson, administrator OF
Jno. f. Welch, VS.. Southern railway
Company; Jury aud verdict for plsiot'n
for So, 500. The painful was repre-,
sented by Mr.. Robinson Moncure ana
the defendant company by Col. +. L.
Smith. Tue yvrS,ct wss a compromise.
The iury was composed OF seven Jaw
yers who we're in the courtroom wnen
the case was called aud returned the
verdict az agreed upon BY all parties
concerned. Mr.. WEIGH, it will be re-
membered, was crushed to death oy q
locomotive some months since al the
coal bin near this city.
VIM. M. Priest VS.. ii. d. Hudson ;
judgment for plaintiff.
Washington Southern Railway 70.
w.. City Council; suit involving the
right of way of Henry street; case con-
tinued.
winchester Memorial Hospital vs..
Board of Handley trustees; demurrer 10
be argued on Friday the 10Th.
Leonard Brown VS.. I. H. Lyles; de-
cree directing the uninvested balance
in hands of receiver, $l65.2o, TO De
turned over to Leonard Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Police Court.
GJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed oil

CJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Henry Ward and John R. Jones,
charged with disorderly conduct and
fighting, we're fned 81 each.
William Murray, charged with va
grancy, was given half an hour in which
to leave the city.
A white man, charged with drunken
and disorderly conduct, was fined w. pV
Moses Coleman, colored, charged with
assaulting Jennie Coleman, forfeited bis
collateral by failing to appear. -,
Bessie Redd, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined So. Will
liam Level, his wife, and Melinda Smith,
all colored, charged with similar Of
fense. we're dismissed.
VIM. Dade aud Elijah Lomax, both
colered, charged with gambling and re-
sisting an officer, had their case continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Personal.

Messrs. F. NJ. Penn and NJ. +. Ker-
rick have gone on a visit to Atlanta
Ga.
Senator and Mrs. Martin have return
ed from Europe and are no" at the nome
of Mrs. Martins parents, Col. and MIS-
Fenton Day, at Smithfeld. Mrs. Mar
tins health has greatly improved.
Misses Lisa and Grace Anderson, OF
Alexandria, are expected next week TO
be the guests of the Misses Kirk, on
Butte street. Norfolk Dispatch.
Miss Donna Forster, of Baltimore, IS
visiting her friend, Miss Alice Ohinn,
at 302 south st. Asaph street.
Mr.. Alexander Hamilton, OF Peters
burg, spent yesterday in this city, the
guest of Col. +. L. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Sixte n persons were baptized in the
Baptist Church lsst night.
Herring were scarce and high again
tod,v. Tney sold at 1925 per thousand
and shad at 500 As per hundred.
Mrs. Virginia K. Wharton has sold to
Mr.. Angus; J. Pohl house and lot on
the west aide of Columbus street between
King aud Prnca.
There was trouble between some young
men on King street, near Faye,te, last
saturday night, during which some pis-
toll sbo.s were exchanged.
The annual meetings of the Edwards
land and Building Company and of the
Columbia Real Estate Company were
held this evening for the election of Of
fcers.
Mr. Norman N. Hirst, son Of 7. NJ.
Hirsl. of Fairfax county, died yesterday
morning at his fathers home after a
brief illness. he was twenty-one years
OF age.
The last business meeting OF the ses sou
of The Alexandra section, Council Ct
Iswish Women, will be held Tuesday,
May 7, at 8 p. H., in the vestry room Of
the temple.
The remains of The late j. T..
sseepey. WHICH for the past two weeks
have rested 10 the vault in ST. Mary's
cemetery, were this evening inferred in
that cemetery.
There was & fight among some negroes
ia the court bounded by Fayette, Payne,
Cameron and Queen streets Saturday
night, during which one OF the partici-
pants was cut on the arm.
The window in Mrs. E. A. Proc.or's
millinery store, on King street, between
Washington and st. Asaph, caught fire
this afternoon from an electric wire.
The asmes we're subdued by su extin-
guisher from the Columbia engine house.
A little sou Of Mr.. w. A. CraddOck,
living At 206 south Patrick street, stray
ed from the neighborhood yesterday
afternoon and caused his iparents much
distress until he returned. He was found
by Mr.. A. II. Thomson near the Belle
Pre- GIass Works. 1t is supposed baud
of music lured the child away,
The members of Alexandria Lodge OF
EIks will give social in their hall To-
night after the regular business meeting,
at which three candidates will be initial
ed. TIE principal feature will be the
appearance of the Hippodrome musical
trio, composed of Messrs. Thornton,
ghauseD, and Sconie, in vocal and
instrumental selections.
OYSTERS fried, stewed or raw. Fried CLANS.
| Dining ICON open on Sunday during oyster
, season. Clan Soup three times week. 9;
! II. Zimmerman, Market Space. feb 26ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Death of Robt. w. Falls.

Mr.. Robert w. Falls, who had resided
of different times in Alexandria during
the past hslfcentury, died suddenly at bis
home in Washington at l O'Clock yester-
day morning. The remains we're brought
% The residence of his sou-in-!aw, Mr..
j. Green, south Fairfax street, yes
rerday afternoon. His funeral will take
place tomorrow evening at 8 O'Clock.
Mr.. Falls was "A years old. He leaves
three children, Mr.. Robert Falls, jr.,
Mrs. John H. Ballaugh aud Mrs. ). j..
Green. The deceased was in Alexandra
OH Saturday when he complained OF H.
djsposition. After he had returned to
his home bis condition became more
grave and his death followed about one
O'clock Yesterday morning. His vile,
it gill be remembered, died few weeks
ago. Mr.. Falls was native OF Lynch
burg, and over halt century ago became
agent of Adams Express Company I'D
this CITY, a position he held until the
outbreak of the civil war, when ne re-
moved TO Lynchburg and during the
four wears conflict was manager in that
CITY of the Southern Express Company.
At the close of hostilities he returned
TO Alexandria and was again made agent
of Adams Express Company, position
ne held for several years. The later be-
came manager of the Braddock House
at q time when that hostely vas the
main public house of Alexandria. Dc
subsequently removed to Washington
where he had since resided, and for the
past twenty years had been clerk 10
the Gas Light Company ofthst city. Mr.
Falls was twice married. His first wife
was a daughter of the late John Furlong'
the second daughter of the late ). l.
Armstrong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Response to Expressions of Sym
pathy.

Mrs. Virginia Simpson, widow Of
George L. Simpson, has sent to the
members Of the police force Of this city
a response to their expressions of sorrow
at the death OF Der husband. Mrs.
Simpson calls attention to the relations
which had for years existed between her
late husband and members Of the force,
and the tender tokens OF sympathy Of
the latter during the period OF sorrow
which now hangs over the afflicted fam
lily is greatly appreciated by the widow
and her sOns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Yesterday.

The weather yesterday was cool and
clear, and many people were on the
streets. 10 the afternoon there was a
general exodus toward the environs OF
the city, while many took long walks in
the rural districts. The churches we're
wsll.attendei at both the morning and
night services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
River Notes.

The Argentine Republic training ship
Presidente Sarmiento passed up the river
for Washington this morning. She was
ssluted as she passed Forts Washington
and Hunt.
The U. S. dispatch boat Dolphin
passed down the river this morning.
A trim private yacht anchored oil this
city Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Grand Ball.

The first grand ball 10 be given by
Fitzgerald Council, Knights of Column
bus, tonight, in the Armory Hal,
promises 10 be one Of the most enjoyable
affairs ever given in this city. The
floor is in fine shape and Prof. CaldwelPs
band, of Washington, will furnish the
music, which will be Of the finest order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Deaths.

Mrs. Mary E. Dodge, wife OF Mr..
VIM. B. Dodge, ST., died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Nellie NJ. Crossman,
at Falls Church on Saturday.
Miss Margaret F. Cowmsn, daughter
of John P. and Mary A. Cowman, OF
Alexandris, died on Friday at the home
of her brother-in-lsw in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Free NIGHT School.

As the Christ Church Parish Hall is
to be used Tuesday evening for re-
hearsals of an entertainment for the
benefit of the Sunday. school, the Alex
andria Free Night School will have to
meet this week and until further notice
on Wednesday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Pool Contest.

There was a pool contest between
Messrs. w. NJ. Donnelly and Ii. l..
Wbeatley at the Young Mems Sodality
Hall lsst Saturday night In which Mr..
Wheatley was victor by a score of so to
s. Mr.. Donnelly had previously held
the championship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
AnpendicItis

Ia dine in a large measure to abuse OF the
bowels. BIZ employing drastic Purgat,yes.r 70 70
avoid all danger. use Dr. King New LIE
Pills, the safe, gentle eeapser S aha hiII;Ons
. nnss mslsris and jsundice, at E. s. Lead"
heater 4 Sons drag store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Travelling Passenger Agent.

Walter NJ. Taylor has been appointed
travelling passenger sgent of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
way and Of the Washington-Southern
Railway, with headquarters in Rich
mond. This is new position created
by the board of directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
CORPORATION Court.

Judge L. c. Barley presiding.]
Hattie Grinnell ct al. vs. Priscilla
Gatewood ct al; decree making certain
infant parties defendants, &c.
VIM. NJ. Powers vs.. w., A. x Mt.
V. Ry. TO-; demurrer to declaration
oyerruled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06

Piles get quick aud certain rel eff from Or.
Shoop's Magic Ointment. Please note 1t Is
made alone for Piles, and its action is posi-
tive and certain. Itching, psiaful, protrud-
ing or blind piles disappear like magic by
It's use. Large nickel-capped glass rs eO
cents. Sold by E. s. LeadbeateF d Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table,

Sun rsss tomorrow at 4:54 a. m. and sets
Of 6:i8 p. m. Bigh water at 800 a. m' anu
4.22 d. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06

LARGE BLACK MEATY PRUNEs,
4 POUNDS FOR Csc;
Oyster Butter, Soc h.; Potatoes Soc bu.;
4 cans Sugar Corn, 25e; 5 cans Tomatoes, 25ei
2 lbs. Tomatoes, Zoe.
WIN. P. WOOLLs & SON.
Royal and VOL fe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
Weather Probabilities.
T. p. A..

For this section rain tonight and Tuesday;
light southerly winds, becoming VARIABLE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06

OYSTERS fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans.
Dining rcom open on Sunday during oyster
season. Clan Soup three times week. G,
II. Zimmerman, Market Space. feb 26ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-06
JOHND.NORMOYbB

Room 8, Alexandria Natl Bank Bldg
N. e. Cor. King and Royal Street,
Bell Phones 224. Capital City Phone ia
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

DONNELLYS. oct 16.--Patrick o. Reilly, a prospector and partner of Me Comber. was frozen to death while on his way from McCarty's to Donnelly's g roadhousc. The man lost his life on the night of October l5 about one mile north of the telegraph station at this point.
 O'Reilly left McaCrty's on Friday last and shortly after encountered violent snOWstorm. He was son compelled to travel through deep snow and was de- layed so that he was forced to "Si- wash" it at night time. He was met by Sanford and Michel. the two linemen on the telegraph right of way, at about l o'clock on the afternoon of the 14tn and at that time seemed to be all right.
 When Michel and Sanford returned
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
FINDS HIS SON
 IN NEXT CELL. !.

Nanhcrnert occupied the chair of languages at the college during the years 1896 and 1898. The following year. it is said. he was dismissed for drinking. The professor was known as King of Bohemia" and is said to speak 2l languagcs-13 Oriental and s European. He won prominence at school by engraving the Lords prayer on a Canadian nickel
 Professor Nanhemert has been living with his sister. Mrs. Rouu.ura Sarler. It is said he had been compelled to leave her home on account of his drinking.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

CHICAGO.-DriVcn desperate by his poverty and alleged refusal of his rcla- tiVcs to shelter him, J. l.. Nanhernert. formerly professor at the University of Chicago, applied at Hyde Park police station today asking that he be sent to the hospital at Cunning,
 When placed in d cell, Vanhernert found that locked in an adjoining cell was his son, from whom he had been separated for years. The son had been arrested on a charge of larceny. Vanhcrncrt has been using the name of J. A. Quossin since he was released from the university.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
MARY MEN IN
 THE INN0KO

FAIRBANKS. oct. lN.-Captain Smythe, of the steamer Florence S, is authority for the statement that there win not be less than 15oQ men in the lnnoko diggings during he coming win ter all of whom are we'll supplied with grub and equipment for a hard season of work in developing and prospecting the ground
 "If there is anything in that country it will surely be demonstrated during the winter" said Captain Smythe to- day "Thcrc will not be less than 1,5oo men in the Innoko, most of them prac- tica miners with great depth of cX- pcliencc in placer mining in the North, and the large majority of then, are
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
FROZEN TO DEATH
 0M VALDEZ TRAIL

here and found that the man had not arrived here a search was immediate ly instituted. The body was found by d man named Bacchi and was brought to the telegraph station and Judge Wickersham advised as to what action could be taken
 Both the linemcn had their feet frozen while on the trip Sanford was but slightly nipped, but Michel is rath- CT badly frozen.
 Judge Wickersham was seen about the above and said that he had been asked if permission would be given 10 bury the man. He wired that a burial could be made SO long as the men had reason to believe that his death was due to freezing and that no violence other than the clements had caused il.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
DISTRICT IS NOW
 TERRITORY

FAIRBANKS, oct. 1S,-ImmediatelY following the swearing in of the grand jury this morning Judge Wickersham instructed chief deputy clerk of the court Alfred Maltby that in admins tering oaths in the district court in future the words district of Alaska" are to be eliminated and in substitution therefor the words territory of Alas ka" used
 ed" said Judge Wickersham. Tt is all right to refer to the district of Alaska
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

equipped with grub and utensils of l cruder sort to enable them 10 engage in the work of prospecting all winter.
 "Thcrc are a few small boilers on the principal creeks, but not nearly enough to meet the wants of the min. CTS"
 Captain Smythc is wroth at the way in which the pioneers in the Innoko are being treated in regard to the delivery of and declares that many men will have to come out this winter because funds which were sent to them in the registered mail could not be delivered, owing tu the refusal of the postmaster al Kaltag to allow him to carry the mail iron, Kaltas to the Tnnoko.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

in connection with the office of the n- ternal revenue collector, or other pub lie official whose district is so officially designated, but in speaking of Alaska as a whole the word territory should be used. The rule will prevail in this court hereafter"
 The incident is of especial interest in view of the fact that Judge Wick crsham will deliver the response to the principal toast of the evening at the Alaska Dan banquet, having for his subject: Alaska a Territory"
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
CLAUSEN MUST AWAIT
 NEXT GRAND JURY.

When CIauscn who is charged with the killing of Bob Ford arrived th" grand jury was in session, and many have been asking how it is his case was not disposed of
 Inquiries made today clicitrd the in- formation that it was impossible to have the necessary witnesses brought down from Candle in time SO that Clausru must wait until next January when the grand jury will b" once more in session.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
APPOINTED
 FOR MASONIC BALL

At the meeting of the executive com mittec of the Masonic lodge. which Was held last evening the committees were appointed for the ball which will be given at Christmas.
 Frank Kolash ohairmau and F.. G. Kapplcman form the printing commit- tee: rcfrpshmcnt committee, Julius Lehman. chairman; music, J. w. Bayue chairman. finance. W. E. Watt. chair man. hall Captain John Sundback. chairman. floor manager Captain Baldwin.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
HUNDREDS
 DROWNED
Nuggets Special Service.

TOXIC. Nov o-Thc following is an official statement of the loss of life and damage caused by the recent floods
 Billed 3S4; injured. 70. missing. 173, buildings destroyed. 1&N7. partially de- Stroycd, 1876. washed away 3,149; flooded, l73.339: entertainments broken. l,57o; bridges washed away. 976. Rice and other crops suffered heavily in the flooded districts. but it is believed that the crop of the whole country will be slightly above thc average.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
OFFICERS APPOINTED
 FOR GERMAN CLUB

Al the meeting of the German club which was held last night. the follow ing officers were appointed for the coming term. Mrs. Coston, president: Mrs. Lcedy vice president, Mrs Zeh- uer. secretary. and Mrs. Andrews treasurer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
HOMESTAkE co. FINDS
 PROMISING GROUND.
Nuggets Special Service by A T. & T.

VO.S LOng-Dlstance TeIepnone)
 COUNCIL, Nov, 22.-The Home stake Mining company continues to prospect with three men and now has a shaft in a new place for a depth of 5O feet
 Prospects have been found at differ ent depths, and a body of gravel has just been uncovered which is rich in promse.
 On the arrival of spring the company will recOmmence work with the drill
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
MA ' 2 ' E E FRS
 RECORDED
LOCATIONS. CONFERENCES ETC. FLED FOR RECORD WITH
 RECORDER.
NOVEMBER 21, 1907.
 loc ations.

North Light, 112 miles from Solomon city, oct 26. 1907 Louis Gardero ct al. Celandine lode claim, bet. Bonita and osborn creeks. oct 2I. 1907. Louis Ncl- son.
 Live OakdaIe claim bet. Bonita and Osborn creeks, John Anderson. Lilly lode claim, on Bonita creek. oct 21 1907. John Anderson. Bench No. l above dis. on l.. l.. of Eldorado creek Oct r. 1907 Pat Me- Grath et aI
 ConVeyances.
 Anna Nelson lo John Anderson ctal. Nov 70. 1907 Auua lode claim bet New Eldoradn and osborn creek C. F. Perry to Geo. Hagcr Sept l2, 1907. i2 interest in Nugget gulch
 Proof of Labor. Portland and Seattle association claims, Snake river.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

Editor Nugget: I wish to announce to the people of Nome that any one wishing good, pure water, free of charge, can have same by coming over to the well and getting it. All l ask is 25 cents for pumping two barrels, or $1 per load, all any man wants. Charge for pumping only; nothing for water.
 N. D. SWARTHOUT, Proprietor. Don't forget where the good well wa ter is. Out Steadman avenue across Dry creek, just on the left hand side of the main road. Good road al, the way to the well.
 No charge for water Charge for only two barrels 25 cents or one load for $100.
 N. D. SWARTHOUT,
 Proprietor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

Old Lacy, National Club, Monogram and Special Rye Whiskeys. Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

Pabst Milwaukee Beer on tap at the Bank.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22
Go to the North Pole

Bakery for the best bread and pastry The only coffee house in town
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

ALL kinds of sIeighs and cutters, aI- so hickory for basket sleighs, for sale at Geo. Prosser's, harness maker.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-22

.. Taffy 25 cents per pound at Han cocks, next to Lacey saloon.