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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

A large number of Knights of Column
bus, many of them accompanied by
ladies, visited this city yesterday on
their way home from the annual con-
yention of that order, which was held at
Norfolk recently. They were met by q
committee representing Fitzgerald Coun-
Gil, knights of Columbus, OF this city,
and after being shown the points OF in
terest in this city, we're entertained at
supper at the New Hotel Rammel. The
visitors later left for Washington.
Among the visiting Knights was Mr..
Fielding J. Lewis, territorial deputy oil
the Knights of Columbus, of Oklahoma.
Mr.. Lewis is an old student of st. Johns
Academy, and e1-Mayor of McAllister,
|. 7. He was accompanied by his
family and party of friends. After
ward he left for a visit TO his old home
in Prince George county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
THE ARK.

Governor Warfeld, of Maryland, has
written Governor Swanson, OF Virginia,
a letter in which he promises the Viz
ginia executive his hearty assistance and
cooperation in the effort of the Virginia
authorities 10 snnihilate the notorious
gambling ark in the Potomac river. The
Maryland Governor had detectives watch
ing the ark for several Sundays. Il is
understood to be the purpose Of the
operators of the AK TO resume operations
shortly. In that event every effort will
bs made to capture the gang and secure
sufficient evidence on which to base a
conviction.
Commonwealth Attorney s. G.
Brent, Of thi1 City, says the two States
will vie with each other in efforts to
break up the establishment, should the
proprietors attempt to resume operations
which is not probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
THE JUD6ESHIP.

Reports are in circulation that a
change in the circuit judgeship matter
has taken place; that several supporters
of Mr.. j. NJ. johnson, who hss been
most favorably mentioned for the posi-
ton, have transferred their support TO
Mr.. j. B. T. Thornton, Of Prince Will
liam county, and that some who had not
supported Mr.. johnson have now come
out strongly for him, 4 friend of Mr..
johnson, when asked today about the
matter, said he knew of none who had
deserted Mr.. Johnson and that the re-
port was either trick or was started in
the interest of snather candidate. The
repor. that Governor Swanson had stated
that be would not appoint Mr.. johnson
to the position of Judge of this circuit ia
positively denied by the Governor him.
self.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
DEATHS,

Mr.. Franklin II. Grillbortzer, aged
tweuty-one years, died yesterday after
noon at the home Of his parents, Mr..
end Mrs. Jacob II. Grillbortzsr, 7l9
south Patrick street. The deceased was
a florist by occupation and was we'll
known and popular. Mr.. Grillbortzer
had suffered from pulmonary trouble a
long while. Mr.. Grillbortzer WAS mem
Der of the Alexandria Tent No. OF
Maccabees. The order has had tent
in this city for eleven years, and this Is
the first death to occur among the Alex
andria Msccabees.
Henry J. Klaus, brother OF former
Councilman Frederick Klaus, of this city,
died in Philadelphia yesterday following
A surgical operation. The deceased had
frequently visited Alexandra, where he
had a number of friends. He was 66
years old. Mr.. Klaus and his daughter,
Miss Mary Klaus, left for Philadelphia
yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Grace r, Willoughby, wife of
Prof. Westel w. Willoughby, head OF
the department Of political science at
Johns Hopkins University and who
formerly lived in this city, died In Phila-
delphia yesterday morning. The funeral
will be held at Dubuque, lows, Mrs.
Willoughby's home before her marriage
For several years she had been an in
valid and was confined to hospital,
Raymond, the infant son of Mr.. Ran
dolph T. Hardin, died yesterday even
ing at his parents home, on north Henry
| street. The funeral took place this even
log, the services being conducted by
Rev. DR.. s. A. Wallis,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The schooner Highland Light, loaded
with lumber by Smoot Il Co., has sailed
for Kinsale.
The barge Cecil, from Baltimore, with
fertilizer TO the Bryant Fertilizer Com
pany, has arrived.
In the Circuit Court today Judge Bar,
ley appointed James w. McKeown
guardian Of George B. McKeown.
Mr.. @. @. Carlin will speak at Purcell.
Vile, Loudoun county, on Wednesday,
Patriotic Day. His theme will he ''Yir-
ginia."
Officer Sherwood today killed bull
dog belonging to Mrs. Katherine
Bohraus. The dog was suffering with
black tongue.
The mercury registered SS' at noon today
Oysters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans
Hard shell crabs. Clam Soup three times
week. stews of all kinds. G. IL. thinner
man. Market SPACE, feb 26h
Messrs. G. f. Price and ). I. Cook will
have for sale At their stand in the fish market
tomorrow a fine variety Of salt and fresh
water fish, fresh and good. Sturgeon re
ceived direct from Norfolk three times week
iy22 mwf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
POLICE COURT.

TJustice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed of
this morning:
William Webster, a Washingtonian,
charged with asssulting James Sell,
forfeited 50 collateral by failing to ap-
pear. -.
Aaron Grant, colored, charged with
disCrderly conduct, Sas dismissed with
an admonition.
William Davis, youth, charged with
swimming near the Norfolk steamers
pier, was dismissed with the assurance
that if he repeats the act he will be fined.
A white man, charged With non.sup-
port ofhis family, had his case post
poned until next Thursday.
George Foster, colored, charged with
being drunk in the street, forfeited bis
collateral by failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
YOUTH DROWNED.

Jobn NJ. the 16-year-o son OF Mr.
.Johu H. Coleman, well-known engineer
ON the Southern Railway, was drowned
in what is known as the Dyke, on the
electric railway, a short distance south
of this city, between and 4 O'CLOCK
Yesterday afternoon.
The unfortunate youth had gone to
the Dyke during the early part OF the
day with Willie Hinken, Elmer Nc
Intosh. Edward Evard and James Cook,
bows about his age, and in the afternoon
the party entered bstteau and amused
themselves in rowing, and later diVeSted
Themselves of their clothing for the pnr-
pose of enjoying a swim. Young Coie,
man. not being an expert swimmer, ala
not venture away from the boat' out
was lowering himself in the water while
holding on to the batteau. He even
tually pulled himself into the boat
and while sitting on its side lost DIS
balance and fell into the water, which Is
deep at that point when the tide Is high
His companions swan quickly to lis as
sistance. and as he came up he caught
Evard by the throat with both hands
Realizing that both would drown, Hin
ben broke Colemsn's hold on Evard,
and between the two they got him
to the side of the boat and
placed his hands on the gum
vale telling him to hold on until they
could climb in and draw him after them
but Coleman had in the meantime be
come panic-strickeu, and as the boat
careened with the weight of the other
bovs he lost his hold and sank. His COM
nanions Owed for him and made every
effort to bring him up, but they were un-
able to locate him.
Messrs. Frank Hamilton and William
wilkinson, of this city, who we're in the
vicinity at the time, upon learning Of
the drowning, repaired to the spot and
endesyored to recover the body, but their
efforts were fruitless. A strong tide was
running in and in the hoOe of catching
the body a fishing seine was stretched
across the narrowest point OF the dyke, a
short distance from the point at which
the drowning occurred.
News of the wing soon reached
this city, and the father OF the unior-
tunste youth aud some of his friends
went to the Dyke and further efforts
were made to recover the body, but ii
was nearly $50 o'clock this morning
when il was found.
Young Coleman was employed as q
clerk In the shoe store of John A. Mar
shall Il Bro, and was popular with all
who knew him.
Justice Triplett, of Fairfax county,
this morning viewed the body of young
Coleman, and after hearing the slate
ments of his companions, which we're
substantially as given above, deemed an
inquest unnecessary. The remains were
then conveyed to Mr.. B. Wheatley's
undertaking establishment in this city,
where they were prepared for burial, and
later taken to the home OF his parents,
on King street, between Henry and
Fayette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
EARLY.MoRNINe EXECUTIONS.

EARL1 -MOhN1NO
Fifteen members OF the canine family
suffered the extreme penalty OF the Law
in the Jail yard of this city at an early
hour this morning. The horrifying
scenes incident to the execution were
witnessed only by the jail attaches and
two surviving members of the family OF
the recently deceased. These few
CANNES, though greatly shocked and SUI
fering nervous strain by reason OF the
execution of their relatives, appeared
happy over the thoughts of prospective
pardon. 1t is alleged that a petition is
being circulated to secure pardon Tor
them on account of their extreme youth.
The condemned wretches spent quiet
day yesterday utterly oblivious OF the
impending cessation of existence LOT
them. There were few callers at tue
Jail but the prisoners were peculiarly
non.communicative and neither athrmed
nor denied their guilt. All during 'neif
imprisonment they failed to express any
religious preference. A..
At an early hour THIS morning tno
victims we're aroused after sound sleep
lasting all night and psrtook OF a hearty
breakfast of cornbread and bun scraps.
Warden Gambler then read the death
warrant to the unhappy crowd and at Z
a M. the march to the end came. lied
ia pairs they were led before the execu-
tioner, Officer Joshua Sherwood, VINO
with a baseball bat proceeded to swat
them into eternity. Not one OF the poor
fellows uttered a word upon the scafold'
The bodies we're taken in charge by Un-
dertaker Tom Carter and buried without
ceremony on the city dump.
The crime for which this family oil
youths gave up their life was one of the
most vicious in local history-thal OF
being Just a plain cur dog. Intense
feeling at the time gave rise to many
alarming rumors, but the prompt WORK
of our detective force soon brought the
culprits to the bar of justice. Detectives
"Nep" Penn, Jim Lucas and Frank
wilkins, ably assisted by our police
force, deserves great credit for their
efficiency in this line of work.
1t is alleged that other important ar
rests will be made in the near future, as
soon as the dog.gone patrol wagon be-
comes convalescent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
CHARTERS.

A charter has been granted to the
Dime Savings Bank of Washington, In
oorporated, at Alexandra, NJ. D. ROsen-
berg. president; William Montgomery,
secretary; ]. B. Hsrrell, first vice presl-
dent sll of Washington. Capital stock;
Maximum, 500, 900; minimum, s25, 600.
Objects and purposes, savings bsnE.
Columbia Granite aud Dredging Com.
psny has been incorporated with capital
stock of $500, 600; George W. Dsi1eli,
president; G. E. Hsgner, IT,, yice-Presi'
dent and F. 4. Colford, secretary treas
nrer-all of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
SPECIAL ELECTION.

City Sergeant Cox today received an
order from governor Swanson directing
that s special election be held in this
city on Tuesday, November 5, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death Of Hen. ].
F. Rixey. member of Congress from
this, the Eighth, Virginia congregational
district. The sheriga Of ihe several
counties Of the district have received
.imilsr instructions from the Gov ernor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
REARRE9TED.

William Webster, a Washingtonian,
who was arrested last Friday night
charged with assaul.iug James Self in a
saloon In the northeastern section OF the
city, and who forfeited his collateral by
failing to appear in the Police Court
next morning, was rearrested yesterday,
his collateral being deemed insufficient
for the offease. Webster left S. for his
appearance this morning, but he failed
to respond when the case ws5 called ana
forfeited that amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
ROBBERY.

The machine shops of W. S, Moore &
Sons was entered BIZ thieves last night
and robbed OF number of articles, such
as tools, &c. On the night before a
colored man WAS seen coming from the
premises aud when detected fed, leaving
the bag containing number of pieces of
brass, &C., on the ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
SECOND HOOf-IIIu 81.
The "White"
Sewing Machine.

Special attention is called to the White"
Saving Machine, which has q well-establlsh-
ed reputation of lightness Of running, sinipllc'
ity Of construction, and excellence OF work.
White Rotary, $50 and 1913.
White Vibrator. $50 and S37.
Our demonstration will be pleased to show
the merits of this machine and to give prae-
teal Demonstration of its solid worth
Other popular machines in stock.
Satisfactory arrangements can be made at
the department for partial payments.
Second hoor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED.

Judge Barley in the Circuit Court for
Alexandria county today appointed
Messrs. II. w. Smith, G. /. Boothe.
r. d. Brumbsck and Robinson Moncure
commissioners in chancery, and desig-
mated H. w. Smith as commissioner of
accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
Hunting for Trouble.

'I'ye lived in California 20 years, aad AL
still hunting for trouble in the way Of burns,
sores, wounds, boils, cats, sprains, or case
of piles that Buc klep's Arnica Salye won't
quickly cure" writes Charles Walters, Of
Allegheny, Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr..
Walters; it cures every case. Guaranteed 81
E, &, Leadbeatsr 4 Sons drug store, 25cs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

The weather yesterday was at times
sultry and threatening, and there was
but little animation on the streets. There
was pereeptible decresse.in the number
of church attendants, many people be.
ing out Of the city at this season,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

Get free sample of DR.. Shops Health
Coffee" at our store. If real coffee DIS
turbs your Stomach, ysuT Heart Or Nd .d
nsys, then try this Clever Coffee imita'
ton. DR.. Shoop has very closely match
ed Old Java and Mocha Coffee IN nayor
snd taste, yet it has not single gram
of real Coffee in it. DR.: Shops Health
,ss;ns or cereals, with Malt, Nuts, etc. MAGE
n a minute, No tedious wait. You viii
surely like it, Sold By E. s. Lsadbeatsr q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
CORPORATION COURT.

Judge L. o. Barley presiding,l
The August term OF the Corporation
Court was opened today, and, after the
transaction Of some routine business, was
adjourned for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

A meeting was held az Aecotink yesterday
Afternoon n for the purpose oforganiEing tent
81 Rech abites at that place. Delegates OF the
order from this city and Washington were
present. 1t is said that tent will be organic
ed in the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
Shirt-WaiSt and
Jumper Suits.

We call special attention to line Of lawns,
In plain white and striped effects, which we
are offering at reduced prices.
Linen Jumper Suits, in blue and white, with
kimono sleeves and full plated SIX irt; all
sizes.
1915 each. Were $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
Weather Probabilities.

For this section showers late tonight anu
Tnssday. not so warm Tuesday; light variable
winds. becoming northwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
RIKs, EXCURSION.

Tickets Tor a complimentary excursion
to Marshall Hall by Alexandria Lodge,
No. 75e, B. P. o. Elks, on Thursday,
August 25th, are now in the hands OF
the members for distribution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

suu rises tomorrow at $40 a. m. and seu
at 6:29 D. m. High water at 1929 a. M anu
f0.b5 o. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

White Linen Shirt-waist Suits, with hand
embroidered collar and cuffs; full plated
skirt; sizes SO, 80, 40, and AZ.
$3.50 each. Were $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

White Lawn One-piece Dresses, "Pris
cess" effect; Dutch neck trimmed with lace
and tucks; full plated skirt. with deep
hounce finished with tucks; sizes SO, 50, and
40.
$500 each. Were $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
LOST.

/ OST.-Party is known who picked up seal
l. leather PURSE Friday August 9th,
about $50 p. M, under second seat from
front, left side, after W., A. q Mt. Yer
non electric car left Columbus street, going
20 Royal street. PURSE contained between
sos and $50, owners name in geld letters On
purse. If returned TO 1i3 north Columbus
Street in reasonable time, publicity and
tronbIe will be avoided. augl2 Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

Lawn Jumper Suits trimmed with stra PSF
full cap sleeves; full plated skirt trimmed
with folds; assorted striped effects.
$3.50 each. Were $5.75.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

Lawn Jumper Suits, in assorted striped eff
fects: full tucked jumper without sleeves; full
plated skirt finished with tucks; all sizes.
$3.50 each. Were S5.75.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
"HOmespun"
Bath Towels.

A towel made in Scotland, and woven in
the old-fsshioned way-hence the name. It's
superior quality as Bath Towel is verified
by the hundreds of users during the past
twenty years that we have sold it. Size, 2lx4S
inches.
SOC each.
By the dozen, $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

Second hoor-l1th st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12
A HEALTHY BABY
WANTED.

NTANTED.-A YOUNG MAN to learn the
w shoe business. Apply at No. 422 King
atreet augl2 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-12

Third Aoor-11th st.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-01-11
Pure Butter.

The NEWS calls the attention OF
butter makers 10 the following rul-
Ing OF the Pure Food Commission.
IL ir a fact that this all-powerful
body has secret agents In all parts
OF the country. and no one knows
Nhen or where they may strike;
Housewives must work out the but
iermilk II they want bo put their
butter on the market A ntional
Law recently enacted classItlss as
accelerated all butter that contains
ie per cent, or more OF moisture The
'ay will be enforced by agents of
u general COVE pment seat out
a. der the dlroGdun OF the ;sricul-
90 al department Recently Pgents
,.ere out a. ! took samples Of cream
cry and country butter which is claim
ed within the law. The foreign sub
stance in the butter Is a moisture
known as buttertnilk. The agents
state that there Is but little bu-
ter sold by farmers that has less
than Is per cent. OF this moisture
In IT, Should the law be strictly
enforced as proposed II win work
a revolution OF the butter trade.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-01-11

not.
Is It right for these "Granters"
TO come In at this late day and take
this land from the people. after
they have stood by and seen the
citizen in good faith purchase It
from the State; after they have seen
the land improved and taxes paid
and transferred from citizen 10 eft
lzen for the past century. without
a word OF protest? Why is II they
undertake now TO enforce dese
grants? Why haven't they sued be-
foreY Because through the efforts
Of the people OF the Big Sandy the
cour9ry Is being developed mineral
and timber have become valuable
ard accessible. towns are springing
up on every hand and the many de-
yelopments have made the surface
valuable and the ''granters" think
II Il worth their while 20 undertake
% aisposseas the people Of their
property"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-01-11

to telling her pupils, and having.
them tell her, about the settlement
on he James. she took the offer
ings OF the scholars In aid of the
State exhibit and sent them to Sup
erintendent Fuqua and received
from him the following appreciadve
letter:
Miss Martha B. Arnett, Dec. II,
Louisa, KY,
My dear Miss Arnett:
Your kind letter with postal order
enclosed was duly received for which
accept my sincere thanks and also
the thanks of all interested In this
good work with me. If all the
schools do half as good as yours
Kentucky would be very proud Of the
display made for education at the
jamestown Exposition. / feel very
much encouraged with my department
so far and feel assured that We will
be able to travel abreast with our
sister states Tender to your pupils
my deepest thanks and accept for
yourself the everlasting good wishes
Of myself and associates.
Yours, very truly,
Jas. H. F'uqua, ,Sr.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-01-11
Our Boys Are There.

Last Friday evening at 1880 o'clock
Louisville and Nashville train Of
Xix coaches took up the Kentucky
Military Institute at Bashaw Sta
tion and whisked faculty, servants
and pupils away to Eau Gallie, Fla,
where the usual routine OF work was
resumed last Monday morning, Just
as II nothing had happened.
From the grip of genuine icy win
tor, the pupils were whisked on the
Wings of steam to 4 climate where
hatllers are disrorting on the East
Coast beaches, and tie rolling chair,
with its luxurious burden OF human
itl. is being pushed about in the
bright glare OF summer sunshine.
This will be the second winter
that Prof. Fowler has moved. his
s'hool to Florida to escape the rig
ors Of the Kentucky climate. The
charge enables the school to con-
tinue its drills and other outdoor
occl pations without interruption.
IL institute will be removed TO
its home at Bashaw about April /.
Charley York and Richard Cared,
Of this place, are students OF the
X. NJ. /. and are now with the
STOOL in Florida.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-01-11
Suicide In Huntingdon.

A most shocking suicide
occurred late Saturday af-
teinoon In the big depart
ment store OF Valentine and Newcomb
at Huntington when Bessie Bennett
saleslady employed at the fur
counter. took her own life by drink
Ing oarbolic acid.
Miss Bennett was engaged In wait
Ing upon customer, when she ask
GO to be excused for moment, and
going to the third floor swallowed
the contents Of a small vial contain
Ing the deadly drug. Shortly af-
terward Mr.Valentine'S attention was
atuacted by struggles on tile upper
iloor as II seine one were In awful
distress, and going hurriedly to the
scene found the girl suffering un-
told agonies. Medical aid was sum
montd. but before anything could
he done to relieve her, the girl died.
No cause Is known for the rash act,
Tut Il is supposed that disappoint-
uent In a love affair upset her reas-
on Miss Bennett was the daughter
and almost the Slle support of a
widowed mother.