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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
COLLIDED WITH CATTLE TRAIN

There was rear-eDd collision be-
tween a southbound Chesapeake and
Ohio engine and Southern Railway
cattle train at the Potomac railroad
wards at an early hour yesterday m orn-
ing, 81 sheep and 3 steers were killed
1t is stated that at the time of the COLI
sion fog prevailed. The sheep were
killed outright, as were two of the steerP.
The third steer was injured so badly
that it was afterwards killed by some OF
the railroad compsny's employees.
Three freight cars we're damaged to such
an extent that they we're afterwsrd burn
ed by the railroad compsny's employees
The caboose of the freight train was also
badly damaged. The colliding engine
had its pilot and tender considerable
damaged as result of the accident
Some of the sheep strsyed away after
the accident, and one was found in this
CITY by the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
BROKE UP HOUSEKEEPING.

A man living on Jefferson street,
between Washington and Columbus,
caused some excitement In that neigh
borhood yesterday by demolishing nearly
everything in his home. He entered
his house and upbraided his wife because
his dinne7 was not ready. When his
betterhalf told him she was doing the
best she could, and if he did not like the
speed at which she was moving he had
better prepare the meal himself, he
picked up the dinner pot and threw it
into the street. The husband then pro-
cured an axe and demolished the stove.
and later going from room to room OH
the FIRST floor he broke every piece Of
furniture be found. His fury not being
appeased, the man proceeded 10 the
upper rooms and, still armed with the
axe, destroyed all the bed room furni'
ture sid threw the pieces into the street
The wife had in the meantime gone In
search of policeman, but before her
return her husband had started on foo
for Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
ANOTHER ATTEMPT.

George Midgets, enlored, the con.
victed murderer Of Charles T. Smith in
this city on the goth of last October,
made another attempt TO escape from the
Fredericksburg Jail last Wednesday.
Midgets had sawu into one of the bars
when he was discovered by deputy
sheriff. The latter warned MidgetS that
he would be shot if bo made any further
attempt TO break Jail. Midgets told the
official tina: when he did use his pistol To
shoot to kill, as he did not desire any
half wav Job.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
DEATH OF HARRY CATS.

Mr.. Harry Cats, who bad been in i'll
health for some time, having been 3
sufferer frop organic disease, died at his
home in West End st 2;lO O'Clock this
afternoon. The deceased vas 10 his
4dth year. lie leaves a widow daughter
of the late Oliver Pulman) and three
children, He was a son OF Mr.. R. d.
Cats, and in early life conducted a store
at the tollgate, about mile west OF this
city. OF late years he had been in the
employ OF Messrs. E. S. Leadbester &
Sons in this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
ACTION SALE TOMORROW.

Mr.. S,mnel Il. Lun', will of'ss for
sale at public action. at the ye+idence of
the late Mrs. II. HsrloS, 2lS north
Fairfax street, at 1920 a. m. tomorrow,
the remainder Of the personal property OF
the deceased consisting of household and
kitchen furniture. Mr.. Liant will also
offer on the promises, the brick dwelling,
containing rooms, with modern i'm.
movements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Mari Camp, c. ", held it's annual
meeting at Fairfax today when officers
tor tie ensuing year were elected.
A called meeting Of the Woman'a
Auxiliary will be held 10 Lee Camp
Hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Many children who have been running
the streets during the ysction were miss
cd today, having returned to school.
Mr.. Rudolph l.. Norris had his
foot painfully mashed while at work at
the Washington navy yard Saturday
morning.
Mrs. Rose E. Downey, of Fairfax
county, has purchased from Mr.. Joseph
NJ. Petit, jr., the two frame two-story
dwelling houses at the northeast corner
of Duke and Royal streets.
Capt. r. F. Knox on Saturday sold at
auction for @. B. Hite and CIV. s. Tur-
ner, trustees, FIVE acres of land situated
in the suburbs OF Alexandria, near Brad
dock Heights, 10 Thomas r. Keith for
3d. 40.
The first gun ofthe political campaign
in Fairfax county before the November
election was fred by Mr.. @. O. Carlin,
the democratic candidate for Congress
from the Eighth district, at Fairfax Court
House today.
1t is reported that The Southern Bail
way ronnGhouse in this city will be prsc-
tically abandoned shortly, and that the
eouthern's engines will be housed in the
new roundhouse at the union station
in Washington.
1t is said that in oil over |, 900 men
will be temporsFily thrown out of work
tby the reduction 10 the forccs Of the
various shOps along the Southern Rail-
way. The furloughs, however, are not
expected to continue long.
A sail boat containing two men were
capsized off Prince street wharf this
evening and the occupants thrown into
the river They were rescued by a gov
ernmeut tug which happened TO be pass
ing at the time and landed at the wharf
The men we're from Washington, but de-
clined 10 give their names.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

A large bank OF coal, estimated at 600
car loads, belonging 10 the Sou hein
Railway Company, on the ground south
west of the old Armour ice house, about
half mile from the Duke street depo',
was discovered to be on 6-e yesterday.
The coal continued TO burn yesterday
and the FIRE wee not extinguiahed until
late hour last night Spontaneous
combustion is supposed TO have caused
the fire,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
THE SCHOOLS.

The public schools of this city re-
opened today, according to the announce
msnts made last Friday, The attendance
of both white boys and girls was slightly
greater than that OF last year, while there
was a falling off in both cOlored boys and
and girls. The buildings have all been
put in repair, and the schools open
under most favorable auspices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
LIMA PARK CLOSED.

Luna Park was formally closed last
night. There was large attendance
during the day, and after dark the
electric trains transported many visitors
10 the resort from this city and Washing
ton. During an intermissiou in the
musical programme last night a medal
and baton were presented to Prof. Cello,
the conductor Of the band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
Suicide OF A sOLDIDR.

The body of Private E. H. Tslbert, oil
the Hospital Corps, stationed at Wash
ington Barracks, who was reported miss
ing several days ago, was found floating
in the river at Washington yesterday
afternoon. 1t is said that Tslbert had
made several previous attempts to end
his life. He jumped into the river on
two occasions and was rescued each time
nv The soldiers at the barracks. 4 third
sstempt at suicide occurred three weeks
ago. when the man tried to leap from a
row boat in which he was seated. he
was a native of Lowell, Mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

The pre-convention meeting Of the
Alexandris Local Assembly Of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew will be held
at Grace Church on Tuesday night,
Sept. 18th, at 1880. The speaker Of the
occasion will be Mr.. BertT. Amos, of
Washington corresponding secretary and
treasurer Of the National Council. He will
be ready to furnish all information con-
corning the great international eOnven-
ton 10 be held in Washington from
Sept. 25th. to goth. All three Of the
Episcopal clergymen of this city will
take part in the services. The address
of welcome will be delivered by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
Uost and Found.

lost. between $3.50 p. M, Yesterday and
neon today, a bilious attack, with nausea and
sick headache, This loss was occasioned by
finding at E. s. LPadbeater & Sons drug
store a box Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills:
Guaranteed for billiousness. malaria and
iaundice. CSC,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
THE WEATHER.

The weather during the past few days
hss been bright and warm, though at
night the temperature falls considerably.
Yesterday and this morning foggy con:
ditious prevailed. At noon today the
mercury registered S2'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
niscnnflnuance q Trains.

Southern Railway announces discontinu,
ance trains Nos. 2l5 and 2l6 between Vsgh!
iuoton and Strasburg, Va, last y in leaving
Washington, Saturday, September l4thi re-
turning last train arrives Washington, Mon
DIV 91niember 10Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16

While walking along Pennsylvania
avenue near 18th street, Washington,
Saturday afternoon, Brooke K. Adams,
of Alexaudris, was taken suddenly III
and fell headlong to the sidewalk. bis
face was severely cut by the fall and ne
was removed to the Emergency Hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16

Arrangements have been completed
for a race next Saturday aftethoon
between the motor boats belonging
TO Messrs. William Moore and Bruce
Emerson, of this city. The race 1t is
said. will be from River View to the
Prince street dock, in this city, and the
successful contestant will receive $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16

Trial Catarrh Treatments are being mailed
out free, on request, by DIR. ShooP, f.actsue.
Wis. These tests sse proving to the peoPT
without penny cOSt-tht great vai9e % vi.
scientific prescription known 10 q.oEs,ssS
everywhere as DR.. Shops Catarrh hemeoS'
sold by Z. s. Leadbeater d Sens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16

Ovsters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans.
Hard shell crabs. Clan Soup three tlIaeg q
week. Stews of all kinda. c. "a. thinner
man. Market SpaOe. feb 28tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:4O 9: m. ana seS
at GIL p. IN. High water at lZ;oT d. nl' anu
l:17 d. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16

A number of Alexandra attorneys at
tended the session of the Fairfax cour!
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
NOTICE.

non account Of moving to new quarters, our
Store will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday,
September II and 10.
You are cordially invited to be present at the
ooeniug Of our new store, corner Of King and
Pitt streets, Wednesday evening, September
eighteenth, from eight to ten o'clock. No
invite your critical inspection Of our new
stock of fall and winter merchandise, which
will be on sale Thursday incoming, Septem-
Der nineteenth. Thanking you for your past
fasoS and soliciting a share OF your future
patronage We are
Respectfully Yonrs,
Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
Weather Probabilities.
KILLED BY A HORSE.

For this section fair warmer iouleht, Iuts
d,v nartly clondy: light southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-16
JOHND.NORMOYLB

Room 3, Alexandra Natl Bank Bldg
N. q. Cor. King and Royal Streets
Bell Phones 224. Capital City Phone IA
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
cLARKsHoRo.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McIlvaine, of
Philadelphia, spent few days with Mr..
and Mrs. George Weatherby this week.
Mr.. and Mrs George Walter our rural
mail carrier, have gone on weeks vaca-
tion with relatives in Concordville, Will
mington, and other places of interest. Mr..
John Pedrick is substituting IN his place.
Mr.. Harry Jaggard and Mrs. s. S. Nor
cross and children, OF Camden, are spend
ing few days with their parents, Rev and
Mrs. j. r. Vannatta, this week.
Robert Eldridge and wife spent Sunday
as the guests of their brother, Mr.. G. w.
Higgins, in West Philadelphia.
The Ladies' Aid, of the III. E. Church,
met at the home CT Mr.. and Mrs. George
Walter on Tuesday evening. During the
business Of the meeting it was unanimously
decided 10 pay one hundred dollars on the
principal Of the M. E. parsonage.
Mrs. Alice Owen, of Mount Royal, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crane
in Camden.
Joseph Lewis and wife, of Wenonah,
were guests OF Mrs. Nettie Smith and
daughter on Sunday.
Our villages, Clarksboro and Mount
Royal, seem to have started building
boom. Mrs. Alice Omen is having extern
siye alterations done to her home. Mr..
Robert Eldridge is having new blacksmith
shop built, and Mr.. George VanHook is
having extensive alterations done to their
home in Ms. Royal.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
NEWRoLD AND wEsTvILLE.

s Our local basket ball team iourneyed to
West Berlin last Friday evening and admin
sistered severe defeat to the team represent
ing that town, the score being 1922.
Manager, Ned Davis has one of the best
teams in this section of the State. Next
Saturday evening they play the st. Lukes
team in Philadelphia.
The football team Is practicinp every
night on the ball field and Manager Waddeil
has installed several new plays in the team
work which will be used in the Gloucester
game Saturday next. There will also be
three or four new players in the team which
will add considerable strenth in the line up.
A very pleasant party was rendered Miss
Edna Easier last Monday evening in honor
Of her eighteenth birthday. Invitations
had been sent to the number Of fifty, most
of whom responded. Miss Edna was the
recipient of a number of handsome presents.
A few mischievous boys tore off a portion
OF the fence around the property formerly
occupied by Frank Cassidy in Newbold and
burned it in a bonfire on election night.
Ii is time that these boys should be taught
lesson, and if the guilty ones are caught
it is likely they will be sent to Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
MlckLEToN.

Gidney Peaslee's family entertained
Grace and Walker Bond, of Baltimore over
Sunday.
Thompson Steward and wife have been
spending few days in Washington.
Members o.. the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union residing here are reminded
that the next meeting will be held on
Wednesday afternoon, the 18th, at $50 in
the M. E. Church at Clarksboro. A report
OF the last State Convention held in jersey
City and program on anti norcotics to be
prepared by Superintendent Of Department
Rachel L. Borden will constitute the pro-
gram. All are cordially welcome.
Will and Alice Robinson, of Norristown.
were recent guests Of relatives in our vii
lage.
The severe storm on Seventh-day even
idg, the secord, prevented good attend
ance at the Young Friends Association to
ENJOY one OF the most practical programs
ever presented by the organization. After
she opening scripture reading, Edwin A.
Holmes read selection from aGlimpses
through Lifes Windows; Annie G. Brad.
shaw read from the Life of Isaac T. Hop
per- after which Grace Bond, of Baltimore.
presented program on Simplicity shat
she had prepared for the evening. Annie
w. Heritage read from Friends Discipline
on guarding against undue experience, etc.
| Hannah L. Peaslee read an excellent arti-
Gle, The Growth OF Luxury.v Grace +.
Bond read, The Quakers of the Olden
Time, and 1.-THE Clear Vision by John G..
Whittier" Walker Bond read re-
view of magazine article, 1.-THE First
Rule for Husband and Wife, few of the
thoughts emphasized were: the wife's abil-
ity to save is as important as the husbands
ability to earn. Among the rocks upon
which young people are stranded are pride,
lack OF honesty, unwillingness to make a
present sacrifice for future gain 1t is
worth fortune to young people TO be able
to say we cannot afford it, self indulgence
pays no dividend both in character and
pocket book. Grace L. Bond read an able
paper on Simplicity in the Home'' pre-
pared by Mrs. Thomas, of Baltimore, for
an evening meeting ON this subject held
during the recent Baltimore Yearly Meet
ing OF Friends. Good sense, good habits,
and good tempers make happy homes; by
iudieious expenditure of money make work
easy as possible; do not spend money for
that which is only a parade OF wealth
neither adding to the beauty or comfort Of
home, but increasing care and irritability.
Let us simplify our homes, manner Of
Lying, and entertaining in order that there
may be time for broader outlook and more
helpful Lying.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
cross KEYS.

Sacrament Of the Lords Supper was adj
ministered in the church last Sunday
morning.
Arthur Westcoat and family, of Williams
town, spent last Sunday with relatives
here.
Elmer Crane and wife and son, Of Ocean
City has been spending few days with S,
E. Tombleson and wife.
The official board Of the church held =
meeting last Monday evening after the
routine Of business. Richard Yapp and
John L. Pease were elected trustees
Mrs. David Bates died last Saturday from
cancer. Her funeral took place on Tues
day from her home. Services in she church.
Rev. L. G. Fourier andtRey. II. T. FISHER.
officiated. The funeral was largely az.
tended. She had many friends, and was a
good neighbor. and devoted christian.
Farmers are husking their corn crop.
which is too green to crib. They are cord.
ing it up in the fields. 80
Mr.. David Tweed will have public sale
OF personal property next Saturday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
ELACKWooD.

Miss Pauline Hurff entertained a num-
Der of her friends at party at her home on
last Saturday evening.
masquerade party was held at the
home of MIR. Charles Nichols, Of Blenheim,
on Thursday evening Guests were pre-
sent from Philadelphia, Camden, Chews,
Blenheim, Blackwood aud Grenloch.
Mrs. George L. VanAlen and two child
rem, Of Rutledge, Pa, was visiting friends
here one day last week.
The Presbyterian Church pulpit was oc-
cupied by Rev. Edward Dillon, Of Wood
bury, on Sunday.
Trolley traffic has been blocked between
here and Woodbury. since last Saturday
morning on account Of house which is
being moved. The house stands out over
the sidewalks on Cooper street, and plank
OF generous size blocks the trolleys The
trolley company refuses to move two poles
which are in the way for them to pass and
the contractor will NOT give in. So all
passengers between here and Woodbury.
haye had TO go by stages which the COM
pany haye hired.
Miss Ida A. Wilcox entertained she
Foreign Missionary Society of the Presby-
WI ie&A1 N1oAS ht az A1ck A1A1C vi tdSb Iiudy
evening.
Theodore E. Jennings entertained q
number of his friends at his home on last
Wednesday evening. Those present were
the Misses Bessie Groves and Edythe M.
HenTy,of Philadelphia; Evelyn FL. Monroe,
Charles H. Denton, Mr.. and Mrs. A. FL.
Hall and Mr.. and AIRS. w. G. Firth, of
Camden; Miss Bertha G. Firth and Mr..
Forrest Dyer, Of Gloucester City; the
Misses Della Stetser, Catherine Stetser and
Mr.. Edward Oliver, of Laurel Springs;
Mr. George and Oscar Parson, Of Glendora /;
Mrs. Ashburn Lanson, Miss Ella F.. Jenn-
ings and Mr.. Harry Roger, Of Blaokwood.
The evening was spent in games, music
and singing. At late hour refreshments
were served.
Miss Maude Maize has been visiting her
uncle, Rey. ". Shaw, at the NJ. E. parson-
age.
Extra meetings are being held al the M.
Church. All are invited to attend these
meetings.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
sWEDEsRoRo.

Mr.. L. B. Moffett and family, Of Phila-
delphia, spent Monday night and Tuesday
with Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton.
Mrs. Alonzo Patterson, has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Walter r. Styles, in
Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Costello, are SPEND
ing some time with Mrs. Costello's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parker in Camden.
Mrs. Rebecca G. Clement, and Miss Ella
Citizen, have gone to spend some time with
relatives in Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Clarence ]. Hendrickson has been
entertaining her sister, Mrs. H. E. Moore,
Of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parker, Of Camden,
were in town last week.
Mrs. Clayton Eastlack and children have
returned from visit of some length with
relatives in Bridgeton and Camden.
Mr.. Asa Ferry, Of Princeton. will preach
in the Presbyterian Church, on next Sun
day morning and evening.
Theodore Brown has purchased OF Henry
Pancoast, his farm, near Mickleton, and
his son Charles will occupy it.
Swedesboro Lodge No. %, A. 0. y. w.
through recorder Walter r. Shoemaker has
paid TO Mrs. Annie Cooper, SSoVo deatn
benefits of her husband, ehe iase James
Cooper. This lodge In the last eignt years
has paid $4,000 in death DEMENT'S.
Mr.. B. C. Robbins has sold to Mr.. Hurff
Weatherby. his farm near Swedesboro,
containing one hundred and fifty.four
acres. for S15. 400.
-, -. par,,sr has so,d b;s nyonertv
MI 1a pna.a o. a nS Sas streets hare
s !. NJ - pa sou sI'I rae~stt Tow II Nav
p Ig ~, - " ,as saooa Mr. Tow il q
co,,, = scion M ercbant and has been doing
business here for some time. He will re-
Cd IL swsdashoro
s''-s s. !. a. prashstsr-
mesting Will NC pc'o ~ 0.e $50 -.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-07
PITMAN GROVE.

Harry Read is in Maryland on cunning
trip.
w. S. Dilks and family expect to remain
here all winter.
A phantom party was held at Hotel Pit
man Thursday evening.
Our public school teachers are attending
the Institute at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. David BunniHg, of Phila.,
spent Sunday with Pitman relatives.
Many out Of town people were here on
Tuesday owing to the day being practically
holiday.
A church social will be held in the M. E.
Church next Monday evening. All invited.
Rev. Joseph Garrison has purchased a
lot on Oak avenue and will spend his de-
Ginning years here.
John Hutchinson and family, of phila.,
and Pitman, were guests at Hotel Pitman
over Sunday.
Watson Michael's handsome big house is
enclosed and he expects to eat his Christ
mas dinner in it.
Mis- es Miriam and Eta Conley gave a
delightful masquerade party at their We
nonah residence on Wednesday evening last.
Pitman was almost deserted HaIlow 'een
Woodbury. being the great attraction. Sew
eral carloads from here either took part in
the parade or viewed it. Members of the
S. c. A. Fire Patrol are grati6ed over re-
ceiyiDg prize for fine appearance. 20
Election day was an unusually strenuous
one here. The only borough contest was
between Charles Kemmerer and ]. M. Mo
Cowan for Mayor, but Mr.. McCowan's adj
ministration has proved so satisfactory that
be carried the day by 113 majority. Pres
ent councilmen G. w. Carr and Harry M.
Pancoast being the nominees for Council
on both tickets are, Of course, councilmen
elect In no place are G. w. Carr's ster
ling qualities better appreciated than in his
own home town and his friends here, al
though the borough is strongly Republican,
gave him majority of 90 345 votes were
polled out of registration Of 1856.