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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17

BERTHE Gaskins, aged about six
years, daughter, of Mr.. and Mrs
James Gaskius, died of typhoid
fever at her home in North Point
Pleasant. last Saturday, July Is.
1907, and was buried Sunday. The
parents have the sympathy of
everybody. Leonard Gaskins, aged
ID, her brother, has the same dis
ease but is some better.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17

Mrs. Dora Duncan, wife of Wal
ter Duncan. died Monday morning,
July Is, 1907, on Grab Greek, this
county, of tuberculosis after six
months illness. She left husband
and five children. She was buried
at Mount Rose yesterday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17

Mr.. Paul Schools has our thanks
for gift of some fine new pota.
toes. the largest we have seen THE
season. Mr.. Schools we believe has
every one in this county beat rails.
ing fine large and early potatoes
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17

Mrs Margaret B,han, aged IA
years, wife of Mr.. John Behan, of
West Columbia, departed this life
July 18th, 1907, and was buried in
the Catholic cemetery at Mason
City. Mrs. Behan was born in
Ireland and has lived at West Col
umbia for over forty years. She
was highly respected lady and
to the bereaved husband and two
daughters who survive, We extend
our sympathy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17

Yes, were going to the Edisonia
Theatre, only costs q niokle.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17
Buy Summer Dress Materials! Buy
Them Now! At Stock
Wreckiug Prices.

10 and INC Lawns for the yard 10c Dress Gnshams
&c the yard 10 and 2c Duckns &c the yard SC chaies
Sc Great quantities of better grades Wash Materials White
and Coloed that will sell rapidly when you the price
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17

Buy pair of store pants in
Waters Mo ullooh Co.'S window at
S1.50 a pair.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17
PREsRYTERIAN CHuRoH

Main Street. between eth and Sth SITS
The Pastor expects to fill his
pulpit Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock. The evening appointment
is at Westminster Chapel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-17
JUST DON'T FORGET

that you'll travel to find Hosiery Department equal
Here specials that will make folks sit up and
take notice Lot Ladies and Chdrens Hose and Mems Half
Hose 10 and 12 goods for t. Another lot worth 15c for
1Oc the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
CITY SCHOOL BOARD.

A called meeting of the City School
BOARD was held last night. Chairman
Bryant president. and there were also
nresent Messrs. Stabler, Gates, Thomp-
son. Ramsay, Thomson. Bradshaw,
B)othe, Carter and City Superintendent
Kemper.
Mr.. L. II. Thompson acted as clerk
The chairman stated that the meeting
had been called for the purpose of elect
ing a teacher in place of Miss Fannie
Wilson. who had recently resigned
The City Superintendent presented
an application of P. NJ. Chichester, OF
Stafford county. Mr.. Kemper SAID MI
Chichester was a graduate of William
and Mary College and had been prlnci-
nal of school Of Warsaw, position 10
which he had recently been reelected.
He also announced that Miss sarah
Rives Morris, of Trevillian, Louisa
county, was an applicant for the posi-
ton. Miss Morris, he stated, was a
graduate of the Farmville Institute
She would be willing to teach at $40 a
month. but Mr.. Chichester woulc ex-
pect S55. a.
Mr.. Bradshaw nominated Mrs. Cora
Kelly. nee Webster, former public
school teacher of this city. -,
The City Superintendent said be could
not say whether she was entitled to teach
at present, as her papers had expired
and she might not be able to procure the
proper certificate in time for the opening
of the schools.
Mr.. Alfred Thomson said he preferred
an Alexandrian for the position.
Mr.. Kemper said there were at present
no Alexsndrians on the eligible list. In
answer to questions, however, he &C
knowledged that on certain occasions re-
Gently he had appointed Mrs. Kelly a
substitute teacher.
Mr.. Yates preferred Mr.. Chichester
or Miss Morris for the position from the
fact that they we're graduates OF colleges
and he believed better qualified rs
teachers from the training they had re-
ceived. He. however, did not know
enough about either to vote intelligently,
but he nominated Miss Morris.
Mr.. L. H. Thcr',son and Mr.. Carter
favored the elecACn of Mrs. Kelly.
After an interchange of opinion be-
tween all present vote was finally taken
when all the members voted for Mrs.
Kelly, at a salary of 500 a month, the
amount she formerly received.
The board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
THE w. A. & F. @. RAILWAY

As was stated, the Washington, Ar
lington and Falls Church Railway Com
pany Yesterday filed in the office OF the
recorder of deeds deed of trust convey
ing its rights, franchises aud property
10 William II. Clarke, of Philadelphia,
TO secure mortgages of $4,000. OF this
amour. notes for i3l, 800 are held by
the Western Land Association and
$29, 500 by Lydia S. Hinchman, wife OF
the president of the road.
The mortgage upon the railroad prop
erty, it is said, is designed to cover an
old indebtedness caused by the construc-
ton of the Clarendon branch. The at
torneys for the road declare that the
creditors have had their Interests fully
protected by the mortgage notes.
John s. Barbour, in discussing the
mortgage transaction, said it would moi
affect the claims for damages tiled by
victims in the recent Clarendon wreck
He said that at recent meeting OF the
stockholders steps we're taken to arrange
for the payment of the damage claims.
The indebtedness of the road, II Ii
said. including the last mortgage filed,
is S4OO, 900. 1t is understood there are
two other mortgages representing total
of $500, 600. The claims of the wreck
victims aggregate $50, 900.
The financial affairs of the company
were generally discussed at a meeting OF
lawyers representing claimants held al
the Arlington National Bank this morn
ing.
II was decided to ssk the company
through its attorneys, TO execute bond
in the sum of $780, to answer the
claims of the parties injured. A letter
will be forwarded at once to Messrs.
Moore, Barbour and Keith, attorneys FOL
the railway company, at Fairfax county
with a request that reply be sent by
Thursday next, at which time anothe
meeting will be held when the matter
will be further considered.
1t was the unanimous opinion OF those
present that if the request is compiled
with it would prove that the company
is acting in good faith and contemplate
settling the claims pending against them
4 letter addressed to Messrs. h!acheI
and Moncare, who represent a number
81 claimants, from Alessrs. Moore, Bar
bour and Keith, attorneys for the com
pany, was read, but no action was taken
1t set forth that at a meeting OF tn
stockholders of the railway company he'll
Tuesday last resolution was adopte'
expressing the wish and purpose OF th'
company to discharge all of its habiliue
to any of its employees OF patrons as
result of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
THE DOG WAGON.

The dog wagon will probably make its
appearance by tomorrow, as by that time
arrangements tor capturing and securing
vqgrant and ownerless ours will have
been made. Mayor PATS instructions
to those who will be in charge of the
wagon are on conservative lines, and
licensed dogs which may appear on the
streets in charge of responsible people
will not be molested.
The following is the Mayors order
Cbas. T. Goods, Chief of Police:
Now that all arrangements are complete
you will start the dog wagon out with IN IN
strnctions TO the dog catchers TO pick up all
dogs which are not tagged with this years
license tsg, and all dogs running at large, moi
muzzled, whether tagged or not. Any dog on
the street accompanied by its owner IS not 70
be taken up if properly tagged.
FRED j. PAFF, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
LOCAL BREVITIE3.

A large number of frame dwelling
houses are being erected at Del Ray,
Alexandra county.
The brick work of the Arlington Ma
tional Bank, now in course of coDstruc'
ton at Rosslyr, Alexandria county, il
nearing completion.
The excursion given today by the Re-
lance Steam Fire Engine Company Il
Luna Park wss we'll pstrOnized. 1t il
expected that large number OF people
will patronize the excursion this evening.
At a meeting OF the Old Dominion
Boat Club, held last night, Louis N
Duiiey was chosen secretary and JohI
G. Graham first Lieutenant. The sbov'
named will serve pending the regular
election of officers.
Mrs. Mary w. Blake, wife of Mr.
George V. Blake, died suddenly We'd
nesdsy night from hemorrhage OF th'
lungs at her home, Brucetown, W. Va
The deceased was sister of Mr.. Stepher
teAgAns OF Inlb Guy
A horse belonging to Ellen Davis
colored, was run over and killed at 9:9C
o. clock last night by southbound train
over the Washington, Alexandria ant
Mount Vernon Railway. The accident
occurred south of Arlington Junction
There was a meeting last night ofthe Friend
ship Veteran Fire Association. The or
eanization desires to secure fee-simple ntl'
TO the old Friendship engine house on soutl
Alfred street, in order TO make repairs to thu
same, aud committee, consisting Of Messrs
L, Z. DOwnhan and j. Y. Williams, was ap
pointed to bring the matter before the Clt!
Council.
A large number of colored people Of thi
city left today on the steamer Jane Mosele!
| for an excursion to Somerset Beach. INT
steamer was densely crowded when 1t reached
| this city from Washington, and only abou
| half the Alexandria darkeys who had gath
cred on the wharf we're able to get aboard.
A meeting of the Reliance Fire Compan.
was held last night. Nothing but rOutin
| business was transacted.
The schooner Norwalk, loaded with lgmbe
by II. K Field & Co., has sailed for Malta
| WOMAN.
Messrs. G. f. Price and j. F. Cook vii
have for sale at their stand in the fish marke
tomorrow q fine variety of salt and fres
water fish, fresh and good. Sturgeon re
ceived direct from Norfolk three times a week
iy22 eotf.
Oysters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clam
Hard shell crabs, Clam Soup three times
week. Stews of all kinds, c. II. Zimmel
man. Market Space. feb 26tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
ASKED COMPUTATION.

Charged with criminal assault on Miss
Mabel Risley, who later became the wife
of Forrest Gooding, of Washington. JOS
eph Thomas, alias VIII. sentenced to
hang by the Alexandra County Court,
may, 1t is said, yet have his sentence
COMMITTED to life imprisonment. Cover
nor Swanson yesterday held conference
1T. la AID Mrs. Gooding regarding
the case, and, it is reported, Mrs. Good
ing personally appealed to Governor
Swanson for the Communication of the
sentence of the prisoner to life imprison-
ment. On Saturday the Governor will
have a talk with Mr.. Iss. +. Clements,
counsel for Thomas. He will latter
make final disposition of the case. The
attempted assault was committed near
Luna Park, near this city, early last fall.
Thomas wac found guilty and his sttor-
new appealed his case to the Court of
Appeals. The appeal was denied, three
Judges refusing aud two dissenting. A
petition was then sent to Governor
Swanson to have the sentence OF deatt
changed to life imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

Street improvement in different paris
of the city is giving employment 10 a
large force Of men and numerous teams,
while the result of their labor is becom-
inc manifest. On Cameron street, be-
tween Lee and Union, the concrete SIDE
walks contiguous to the newly-paved
roadway are being constructed and Will
be completed without delay. The WORK
Of grading, setting granite curb aud sur
facing the four blocks of Washington
street north Of Queen with vitrifed brick
and crushed stone is steadily progress
ing. and is sufficiently advanced to give
sny one q comprehensive idea OF what
will be its utility and general appearance
when it shall have been completed a
large force is engaged in making cut
through the northern and western BOUNDS
of the old fair grounds, or, what was
known half century ago az region .
Grove. This cut, the deepest section o,
which is 8 feet, has a surface width OF 10
feet and a road bed feet wide, Will De
nssd by the W., A. & Mt. V. Ry 10 Its
double.lracking plans, and is suggestive
of an entIcing Judgment for the drifting
snows of winter. The earth removed
ia being utilized in filling bitches, raising
the sidewalks and leveling the Baggett
property so as to conform TO the grade
of the road bed Cd King street extended.
Filling around Spring Park station to-
ward the Union depot is being pushed
to completion, and on this ground Will
be laid the tracks for the use OF the local
electric car The marshy conditions OF
this vicinity will soon have disappeared,
and the transition will be from low 10
much higher ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
No 4. was held last night, Vice Presi-
dent w. X. Griffith in the chair. Con-
siderable important business was trans
acted. An invitation to attend the 2lst
annual convention Of the Virginia State
Firemen's Association at Newport News
on August 2S, 90 and 80, was accept
ed by a unanimous vote. The follow
ing were elected Vice president to the
as association, w. X. Griffith; delegates,
R. L. Merchant, J. F. Pettey, George
Norris, John Travers and Walter
Hughes; alternates, A. Baccigalupi, T..
O. Craven, J. l.. Dufiey, Samuel Elliott
and VIM. l.. Craven. The company de-
cided to leave for Newport News on the
day steamer on Tuesday, August 9th.
The prize of 81. so in gold for counting the
number of the letter &c" in programme
of exclusion to Marshall Hall July 18th,
was awarded to w. II, Pfeiffer, OF Wash
inpt0n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
PERSONAL.

Miss A. L. Smith, Of Alexandra Is
visiting her cousin. Mrs. Francis diosoD'
in Charlestown, w. Va.
Miss Irene Gorhsm and brother, ASH
BY. of Alexandria, are visiting the lam
ily of Mr.. F. N. Deck, in Charlestown'
Mr.. Beaudric L. Howell, of this city
Is at Shannondale, w. Va.
Mrs. Annie McKenney ana miss
Mandy Entwisle left today for Msnches-
ter. Va, for two weeks visit to MI
Harry S. Entwisle.
The condition of Mr.. Boylan Green,
son of Judge Green and nephew OF Rev
Berryman Green, who is now in the
Alexandria Hospital, has improved.
Miss Alice Montrose Graham and
Miss Hanna E. Henderson are visiting
Miss Elizabeth Megeth Rogers, at Ham
iltOn.
Mr.. A. A. Shriver will leave next
Tuesday for Hartford county, Nd,
where he will spend ten days.
Mr.. Sebastian Mechler, employed al
the Washington Florists Company, was
quietly married in Washington yesterday
to Miss Lula Allen, of this city.
MIS-. Adeline Luther, formerly OF this
city, but now of Philadelphia has re-
turned to her home.
Mr.and Mrs. Stephen Taylor have gone
to Colonial Beach to spend two weeks.
Miss Esther Heisley who has been
visiting in DuncannoD, Pa. has returned
Messrs. F. T. Quinn and W. ID.
Whitcomb are at the jamestown Ex'
position.
Rev. G. 1. Humphrey, pastor Of the
Methodist Protestant Church, left today
for Calvert county, Md, where he Will
spend his vacation.
Policemen Beach and Gargey are now
on their vacation.
Master Edmond Ayers has left for
Colonial Beach to spend vacation Tor
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

At the annual meeting of the Firs'
Baptist Church, held last evening, the
following officers we're chosen for the
ensuing year: j. r. Mansfield, clerk
Samuel w. Pitts, treasurer; d.
rector. James T. PestOn; Mrs. j.
A. Hulfsh, organist. Delegates tc
the Potomac Baptist Association which
convenes at Marshall, Va, Wednesday
next, were chosen as follows; Capt. j. r
Woodey, j. R. Mansfield, w. P. Ker'
rick and John T. Nails. The various
reports read showed the church to be II
very healthy financial condition
1t was also shown that the church now
has a membership of 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
For an Impaired Appetite.

To improve the appetite and strength
en- the digestion try few doses OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mr.. J. II. Seitz, ofDetroit, Mich, says
"They restored my appetite when i'm
paired, relieved me of bloated feeling
and caused pleasant and satisfactory
movement of the bowels" Price, u
cents. Samples free at Gibson & Tim
berman's and w. F. Creighton q Co.'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
CAPTAIN OF BARGE ARRESTED

Mr.. 8. P. Fisher, Corporation Attor-
ney, today received dispatch from New
York, stating that Capt. !. T. Tynes,
of the barge Norfolk, had been arrested
in that city.
1t is expected that Sergeant Cox and
Attorney Brent who departed for Nor
folk last evening to take in custody
Capt. Hickman, of the tqgbost Mar
garet will return tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
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 investment 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-
struction 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. | have a large
number of lots in DELRAY
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, 1907-08-08
POLICE COURT.

There was no session of the Police
Court this morning. Four young men
had been arrested charged with disor-
derly conduct in the vicinity OF the
Stone Bridge. They each left So col
lateral for their appearance tomorrow
Two horses belonging to King street
provision dealer were picked up on the
street last night. The owner was re-
quired to leave 81 before the animals
were turned over to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
Third hoOr-1lth st.
Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY.

We heve cleaned out our stocks in all the
various departments more thoroughly than
usual this week and assembled the remnants
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 personal and household
uses, if your want happens to be represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
Main lOOr-F ST.
CLEARANCE SALE
Wash
Dress Goods.

The materials are the most popular sorts
bright, fresh, crisp, all of this seasons pro-
ducton, and in every way desirable.
They are offered as follows;
25c Plain and Fancy Voiles, 15c yard.
40c Printed French Organizes, 25c yard.
SOC Paris Chiffon Silk, 29c yard.
SOC French Voiles, Soc yard.
zoe Printed French Muslin, Doc yard.
LIS Printed French VOiles' Soc yard.
Gnnornd Anor-G Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
Special Values i'm
Dressing SaCques

They are all this seasons goods, made of
fine quality lawn, in k imOno and half-htting
styles, and at the prices are very special
values
Women's Lawn Dressing Sacques, in neai
figured and striped effects, KimOno style.
Zoe each. Value, Sl.O0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
DEATHS.

Mrs. Olive Willett, wife of Mr.. w,
Willett. of No. 727 jefferson street,
died at the Alexandria Hospital last
night.
Ada, the infant daughter Of Mr.. Ray
mond and Mrs. Nellie Zell, died at her
parents home, No. l2S north Fayette
street this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
Hunting for Trouble,

'I've lived in California 20 years, and am
still hunting for trouble in the way of burns,
sores, wounds, boils, cuts, sprains, or a case
of piles that Bucklen's Arnica Salye won't
quickly cure" writes Charles Walters, OF
Allegheny, Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr..
Walters; it cures every case. Guaranteed at
f. 8. Leadbeater d Sons drug store. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08

Get Tree sample of DR.. Shops Health
Coaeen at our store. If real coffee dis
turbs your Stomach, your Heart or Kid
news, then try this Clever Coffee imita'
ton. DR.. Sheep has very closely match
ed Old Java and Mocha Coffee in flavor
and taste, yet it has not single gram
of real Coffee in it. Dir: Shops Health
Coffee Imitation ia made from pure toasted
grains or cereals, with Malt, Nuts, etc. Made
in minute. No tedious wait. You will
surely like it. Sold by Z. S. Leadbeater d
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
Weather Probabilities,

For this section fair tonight and Friday;
OF so warm Friday; light variable wlhos'
becoming nOrtheasterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sum rises tomorrow at SOC q. m. and sets
at 7:O4 D. m. High water at TAI a. IN. ana
BIZ n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08

To-Day 81 years az" the steamer WaWaset
Gas burned TO the waters edge Oh ChatterIon'
about so miles down the Potomac. Nearly
one hundred people lost their lives by the
burning Of the steamer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES.

Mr.. A. j. Wedderburn has announced
himself a candidate for the democratic
domination for State Senator from -
district,
...r. R. E. Thornton, of the firm Of
ThrOnton & Thornton, of Fairfax and
Prince William, is also said TO be a can
didste for State Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
JOHND.NORMOYbB

Room 3, Alexandria NATL Bank Bldg
N. e. Cor. King and Royal Streets
Bell Phones 224. Capital City Phone 124
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08

Women's Lawn Dressing sacques, in pretty
pink and blue figured designs; klmonO style.
S1.OO each. Value, Sl.25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08
SUMMER NECESSITIES.

GET A TICKET on the
Sewing Machine, Tool
Chest or Breech-lOad~
Ing DOuble-barrel Gun
FREE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-08

EOR RENT.--Nos. 4l9 and AZ maiAss
Gu 81" VIM. p. wOoLLs & SON,
iv5n Wolfe and Royal Etreets'
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Third hoor-11th 81.
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DRY GOODS

During the heated term store will close ut D
O'Clock; Saturdays at l.