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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-17
TAKES DISPOSITIONS.
Mltnsssss In Michigan, Divorce case
Examined.

Attorney William Gallagher took
the depositions Of two witnesses yes
terday In q divorce suit which IL
pending In the circuit court Of Mason
county. Michigan. The title Of the %.
ton 10 Elizabeth Smith against Fred
Smith. Desertion. non,support and
cruel and inhuman treatment were
the allegations.
Saturday Attorney Gallagher took;
the dispositions Of George Button and
Edward Mason important witnesses,
for the state In the case in which Olaf
Krogh is charged with grand lar
ceny. - M s 8
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-17
JOE suRk4ART PUT 70 WORK ON
THE CITY STREETS. 4
WIFE PLEADS FOR him
Judge Mann Cannot see Where Mercy
Is Worth While-Assortment Of
Plain DRINKS Is Fined According to
the Usual Routine.

In spite of your wife's denials and
pleadings, Joe ,Burkhart, / find yor
guilty OF beating and assaulting you
better half and sentence you to serve
10 days in useful labor on the streets
OF Billings"
Such was the pronunciamento Of
Mann In police court yesterday
informing after he had heard the case
OF Joe Burkhart, accused Of wife beat
ing.
"Of course your wife came iu,pp here
and denied that you had beaten her
continued his honor. nearly every
woman. willsdo that, no matter how
mean, low down and ornery is her hus
but the complaints OF neighbort
and the tales which have been told
me. of your uselessness and of youi
taking from your wife even the few
dollars she earns are ,suncientlyscle11
to refute your wife's story. I:know
that you have beaten her, / know that
You drag your children. about, BY the
hair when you are drunk. and. that
you are drunk most OF the time and
you're better on and 30 is you wife ii
you work on the streets q few days
He's q good man when he's sober,
Judge" said the wife.
Keep Him Sober.
Then let him keep sober" replied
Judge Mann, we will seek to aid In
that course by putting him on thu
streets for a few days and with that
start he may be able to keep sober
Joe Cothern. 9 cook atGthe Topic
cafe. admitted that he had bsen
drunk, but pleaded in extenuation
that he had been working steadily FOL
three months and that this was hii
first offense. On recommendation 81
Chief Talgo he was discharged.
Amos Monahan was arrested FOL
sleeping in the depot but explained
that he was riding to Spokane on the
bumpers and had gone to sleep from
sheer exhaustion. He was given q
chance to pick out another bumper
and wend his way westward.
A miscellaneous assortment Of plain
DRINKS. numbering hve In all, were
sech fined s. for their potations
1hree Of them paid. the other two will
work out the dnes on the streets.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-17
the Pacific. ID this connection, Rear.
Admiral Thomas today authorized the
following statement to be made In his
i hnh1f. l0tfe NK AT NEFTf
Denies Stories.

lV04AAs AFEAs&sl4 RM4 4Ga%H'
Denies Stories.
There was absolutely no truth II
the story that Admiral Evans hat
transferred command to me. Never
has he contemplated this. There hal
not been q day that the admiral hal
not had full grasp OF the duties Of gu
perintending the ships. Please denyit
absolutely"
Admiral Evans said he probably
would go to the range with the Con.
necticut when she engages In record
target practice.
The %battleships Kansas, Kentucky
and Vermont were on the target
ranges soon after the fleet had come
to anchor setting out targets and per.
fecting arrangements for immediate.
~ beginning fire. Target practice
may be concluded In three weeks and
the fleet should leave here some time
between April 8 and 10, probably
nearer the latter date. There will be
no battle practice, contrary to expec-
tations, but these drills always are
reserved until the fall.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-17
NEW YORK ACTOR FREED sY 81
REcTioN OF COURT.
ONE WITNESS 'RECANTls
Young Girl swears That Her story
Against Actor Was Untrue-she 10
Arrested for Perjury-other lndlct.
ments Standing Against Actor.

New York, March 16.-Raymond
Hitchcock, the comedian, today was
acquitted by direction of Justice Blan.
chard in the supreme court, OF
charges brought by several young
girls after n Of the girls had testi-
fed that the allegations she had made
against the actor were untrue. There
are several other indictments on sim.
liar charges still pending.
Mr.. Garvan had read to the Jury
Miss Whiston's testimony given be
fore the grand jury. When he had
finished Mr.. Caravan asked her II it
were true.
1T vas not" said the witness. MI
Hitchcock never harmed me I told to
the grand jury the story the Gerry
agent told me to tell"
Didn't you repeat some OF that
statement to me in my omce?" asked
Mr.. Garvan.
Miss Whiston's reply was inaudible.
Flora Winston swore on the, witness
stand that an agent Of the Gerry So
ciety had frightened her Into making
the charges against Hitchcock. HE
threatened to take me away from
home-to separate me from my moth.
er, If I didn't tell that story" said
the girl in q sobbing voice when,
asked why she had made the charges
against Hitchcock before the grand
jury. a8
Told stepfather.
The girl said the only person to
whom she had told the truth concern
ing her relations with Hitchcock was
her stepfather. It was after the step
father had been called to the witness
stand and testified that the girl had
assured him that Hitchcock never
had illtreated her that Assistant At:
Caravan moved. for the dismiss
sal Of the case. In directing the jury
to return q verdict acquitting Hitch.
cock on the Won Hegen indictment,
Justice Blanchard said he regarded
the testimony Of the Winston girl as
OF the most startling nature. He sug-
that It be made the subject Of
thorough investigation by the district
attorneys ONCE. Flora Winston was
arrested on q charge OF, perjury as she;
was leaving the court room. !:
It has not yet been determined what,
action. VIM be taken on. the remain
ing indictments against Hitchcock
Later the girl was arraigned in the
Tombs police court on the charge Of:
perjury and held in 5000! bail for ex-
tomorrow. In default ,of'
bail she was locked up in the Tombs.s
At the once Of the Gerry society,
Superintendent Jenkins said that he
had nothing to say concerning the
charges made by the girl against one
of the isociety's agent and that any
statement concerning them must:
come from the district attorneys Of.
ice. s /
When. the news Of the verdict
reached Broadway there was rejoic-
ing among the actors, many friends
and dozens Of congratulations in the
form Of messages were sent to him
and to the ONCE Of his manager.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-17
|HAYTI IS IN flE |!

Continued from First Page.)
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-17

When the news Of the verdict
reached broadway there was rejoic.
ing among the actors, many friends
and dozens Of congratulations, in the
form OF messages were sent to him
and to the once Of his manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
FINED FIVE DOLLARS.

Richard Washington, alias Richard
Pines, colored, who wss arrested last
Tuesday night by Officers Young and
0arvey on suspicion of attempting to
enter a house on Fayette street, was
brought before the Police court this
morning. 1t was Suspected that Wash
iupton had on several occasions been on
sheds Ia diff neat parts Of the CITY in the
night time, presumably for tbs purpose
of commit i1g felony. Ga Tuesday
night a negro was discovered on Q shed
adj liuing q re5idenee on FGyette street,
and a young man had discharged pistol
at the trespssser. Later Washington was
arrested by Officers Young and Garvey
as he was running from an alley 10 the
rear of the residence. The witnesses
this morning is:.si to identify Washing
ton as the man who was on the shed,
eat the evidence showed 10 Tss RAINING
epoat streets aud through alleys with a
NUMBER OF small white boys last Tuesday
nignt, and that he was gully Of disorderly
conduct. The accused was fined So,
aud IN default Of psyuen! will Re placed
on the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.

The Washington Monument Associs'
ton held q meeting last might at the
Office Of Mr.. j. K. NJ. Norton, and cleo
ted Mr.. Gardner L. Booth member, to
I'll vacancy cansed by the death Of
Anthony W. Armstrong, and Mr.. Booth
was also appointed attorney for the as
sociatioa and authorized to draw the
contracts for the purchase Of the Shoot
er's Hill property, which Is 10 be q part
of the proposed George Washington park.
MIR. A. J. Wedderburn, the secretary OF
the association, was directed to close q
contract with the owners Of the Spring
Park property upon a plan that will
insure q park Of from twenty-five to forty
aCFea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
CLOSING OF THE CARNIVAL.

The carnival of Alexsudris Lodge OF
EIks came to close last nigh. No.
withstandiDg the fact that il was tie
last night one could hardly realize il,
Judging from the interest taken by
those connected with it. The young
ladies we're busy disposing OF articles
which had been donated, aud when The
time came to place the rest under the
hammer, but few articles Of value re-
manned. Dancing was INDUCED 10 aud
the band discoursed sweet music on the
street and in the hall. Again may it be
said that tho,e connected with the
carnival deserved the richest encomiums
that can be placed upon them, and
while they worked hard they gave to
this city something In the shape of an en-.
teftainment never before equslled. All
earnestly hope they have made money
enough to place q memorial, 10 the
shape OF foe building at Prince aud
Fairfax streets, which this body 80 richly
deserves.
The prizes we're won as follows;
Stein set, Mr.. Irwin SchwarzwanD; CEN
tire piece, Mr.. CLARK Stsrnell; cut glass
dish, DR.. Moore; doll baby, Mrs. Fannie
Bendheim; washstaud, Mrs. Jacob
Brill; watch, Master Joseph Lash; Elks'
chain, Mr.. s. B. Rice, of Ashland, Va;
chocolate set, Hon. O. O. Oarlin; bed
spread, Mr.. Harry Hickman; piano
lamp, Mrs. Borau; cut glass wine set,
Miss Laupheimer; brass clock, Mr..
Thos Walsh; barrel Of -four, Mr.. Frank
O. SpiDks diamond ring, Mr.. Andrew
Schwarzman; lot on Shooters Hill, b.
Wall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
DEATH OF MRS. MARSHALL.

Mrs. Margaret Marshall, widow Of the
late VIM. Il. Marshall and mother Of
Messrs. John A. and Charles B. Mar
shall, of this city, died at the residence
of the former today. Mrs. Marshall
had been in falling health for more than
year and her death was no surprise to
her many friends. She came to this
city from Fairfax county in 1891 and re-
sided With her oldest son, Mr.. John A.
Marshall. She was 70 years Of age. Her
remains will be taken to the family
burying ground near Lortou, Fairfax
county, Sunday afternoon, for interment.
The sympathy of their many friends is
extended the cons OF the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

LOCAL BREyITIEs,

. The skating rink will be reopsned 81
Armmy Hall tomorrow night.
The weather vas cold sgsin last night.
The mercury at an esily hour this morn
ing Sss dowu 10 2l'.
The alarm Of FIRE early last night was
caused by burning chimney in house
On the north side of Wilkes street, be-
tween Pitt and Royal streets.
TIE steamer Parvsn from Guauaco,
Vent zuela, anchored of this city today
loaded with asphalt for Washington, but
upon reaching this port the captain re-
ceived orders to proceed to New York.
Alexandria Division, A. o. b., will
hold special services at 81. Mary's
Church on the morning Of ST. Patrick's
Day, and a special meeting In the even
ing, when the degrees Of the order will
be conferred.
Mrs. Clinton B. Hsddox died at Der
home in Bsppshannock county early
this morning, aged rs years. She
leaves two daughters and four sons, one
of whom, Mr.. Norbert Haddox, lives In
this city.
At the meeting of Alexandria- WSsh-
ington Lodge OF MssonS last night
large number of visitors from different
parts OF the country were present includ-
ing several who are attending the edu-
cationsl meeting in Washington.
The location of the letter box which
precipitated an issue between suEdry
persons living on south Fairfax street
has been definitely determined by the
postofice authorities, and the box nov
adorns the lamp post at the northwest
corner of Wilkes and Fairfax streets.
Officers Knight and Talbot this even
ing brought to the station house four
yesr-old boy named Frank Willet, who
they found in q shanty in Muir's alley.
The child was thinly clad and was suf-
fering from the cold, his mother having
left him alone. She will be arrested.
When people buy something that is really /
worth the money, they are bound to tell their |
friends about it. That's way the sales Of
'Auth's" products in the city are steadily in
,reasing. Sylvan Blondheim. city market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
STOLE A BELL.

Isaac Butler, colored, was arrested
yesterday eyeuing by Officers Rawletl
and Talbot charged with stealing a bell
from schooner belonging to William
FannelI. Butler was brought before the
Police Court this morning when the evil
dence showed that he had disposed OF
the bell to a Junk dealer. The accused
virtually plead guilty to the charge. he
was fined $40 and In default Of payment
will be sent 10 iail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
POLICE COuRT.

Justice L H. Thompson presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Isssc Butler, colOred, charged with
stealing bell from q schooner belong
ing to William flannel was fined sic.
Richard Washington, alias Pines,
charged with disorderly conduct, was
fined IS.
James Fields, coiored boy, charged
with disordefly conduct, was turned
over TO his mother for correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT.

The entertainment given last night
by the Musurgis Club, of Washington,
under the direction of Edgar Priest, In
the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum las!
night, for the benea! Of tn. IL
iund .. urace Protestant Episcopal
Church was greatly enjoyed. The club
was assisted by number OF solcista.
The programme had been prepared with
care and II was well-rendered, all par
ticipating acquitting themselves In 9
creditable manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
MEETING OF REPUBLICANS.

W. P. Graves, chairman, and w. h.
P. Kelly, secretary of the republican
city committee, have Issued call for a
meeting of the republicans of this city st
Ssrepta Hall tonight at 1880 o'clock to
elect four delegates and slternstes to the
State and district conventions, and 10
elect city chairman and committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
SUES HER HUSBAND

Mary Page Hutty entered suit in
Washington yesterday against her hus-
band, Malcolm Hufty, an attorney of
that city, for maintenance. The bill al
lsges that the defendant has refused to
support her and their two children,
Malcolm, j., sud Mary Page Randolph
HuftY, both minors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
UIRCUITCOURTFOR THE COUNTY

fudge ]. b. T. Thornton, presiding
After a session of nearly two weeks
the court adjourned today for the term.
In the case of Annie r. Vernstein, of
Washington, agaiust the Washington
Luns f'ark Oompsny;a suit for damages
for personal injuries; verdict for kss"
for the plaintiff vas rspA- od '"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
WIRE FOUND.

A youth named Dallas Benzstte today
reported to the station house that bag
containing out thirty pounds of cop
Per wire had been found near the Belle
Pre- glass works. Officers Knight, Raw
lett, Talbot and Sampson recovered the
wire and took it to the station house
where 1t Is now awaiting the owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
For the Spring and Sum-
mer Season.

Elegantmodels from the famous Par's-
ian Ateliers, exclusive designs and chic
adsptious from our own workrooms COM
prise our frat showing of
Dress Hats, Tailored Hats, Tur-
bans, Picture Hats, Toques.
Bonnets, Misses and Children's
Hats.
The shades, the materials, the trim
mings, the way Of wearing the hats are.
distinctly new.
Demure and very feminine is the way,
The new hats are to be worn fiat on the
head, without bandean.
Hemp, Yeddo, and Ohrysan themum
brsids; Milan, Leghorn, and Chip
Straws are the stylish msterials.
In trimminga flowers lead, aud the
French misilners have decided ia favor
Of the old-fashjoued hardy garden flow
ers-phlox, sweet peas, primYosss, wis
taris, hydrangeas, clover, peoples, and
roses, of course.
All Of the hats have high crowns.
Turbans have como back Toto favor
and promise to be one of the most popu-
tar styles of the season, bat it is new
Turban, much larger and more chic than
heretofore.
The newest sailor Is an immense affair
called 'The Merry WidOw Sailor"
These come 10 all Inc different stFaws,
and sre vsriously trimmed in aOwers,
wings, Bows, &c.
The newest colors are mOusquetaire,
which is a steel blue; lotus, light
green, and pimpernele, watermelon
green. Touches of coral in Spring Mil
linery are to be quite stylish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
BASKETBALL.

The Alexandria Athletic Association
basketball team will play the Peck
Chapel, team from Washington to-mor-
row night at Schuler's Hall. This
team is considered one Of the best ia
Washington and good game is expected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Bert Barber, Of Elton, Wis, says: 81 have
oaft taken four doses of Your Kidneys and
Bladder pills and they have done for me
more than any other medicine has ever done.
Mr.. Barber refers to OeWitts Kidney and
Bladder Pills.. They are sold BY W. F.
GraiSh 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

For This section fair tonight, temperature
about 25 degrees. Saturday increasing IN
creasing cloudiness and warmer, ram or SNOW
in the afternoon or night; Ugh, 10 iresh Varl'
able winds. becoming easteriy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

All want the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are 10 be had at j. A. Marshall
& Bros, 422 King street. novel II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Thieves entered the building.occupied
by j. Dreifus & Co., on the Strand be-
tween King and Prince streets, ON Wed
nesdsy night and stole ten sheep skins,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
LOST.

I ORA SCOTCH TERRIER, white and
IL black. A suitable reward will be paid
for its return to ALBERT DREIFUS, 205
Commerce street. feb28 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Some broken size, in Hess shoes SIS
aud s. grades, $3.50 get them, II You
are quick. Marshall, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

A liberal rewsrl will be paid the finder Of
~ pair Of large, dark red PIGEONS
with white feathers in wings and on back.
Report to G, this Office. feb28 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
WANTED.

XXJAN1ED-Two neat active COUNTRY
w GIRLS to work at colored cafe; TO
stay at nights. 1891 SEVENTH STREET,
northwest, Washir gton.
feb26 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Broken lots of Ladies Fine Shoes at
about half price. ]. A. Marshall & Bro.
472 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Use DeWits Little Fairly Risers, pleasant
little pills. They sre easy to take. Sold by
W. +. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Fresh violets. so cents per Zoe. F. }.
Kramer Floral Company north Fa.etIe
street. feb26 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Fresh Violets, so cents per 100. f. j.
Kramer Floral Company, north Fayette
street. febz6 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Fresh violess, 50 cents per 100. F. J
Kramer Floral Company, north Fayetie
street. feb26 St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Money can be saved by buying your
shoes at MarshalPs, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
ROOMS FOR RENT.

On second floor, suitable for light house
keeping. Inquire at Ala Franklin street,
city. feb2S 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Local Matters.
Sum and ride TabIl
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:34 a. m. and se@
bl52 High water at 5:a q. ID. and Gus Pun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Keen Cutter Safety Razors

The great success Of the Keen Kutter
Safety Razor is chiefly due TO two
things: Q) Quality and beeness Of
the razor blades. (2) Balance and
angle Of the razor, II fits the face.
We have the above from $3.50 10 500
piece. The last-nsmed in Pure
God. Both are guaranteed forever
IN do their work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Woodward { LOthrOp.
STATIONERY GOODS.
Lunch Boxes

We have just received a sh p'nent
Of the folding Lunch Boxes, in GO ~
end tin, ranging in prices from
to 25c. We also have the old fashio
box made Of paper.
The diamond drill., 1908-08-29

James Corrigan, senior member OF
tne nrm ofCorigan, Mckinney e. Co.
was IN the city last Wednesday on 4
Vist TO the mines OF his company. This
was the first visit OF Mr.. Corrigan &c
these parts In over two years as he
has been sick for nearly two years and
had temporarily given up busines,
but is back in the harness again
greatly improved in health.
Mrs L. d. Rowley and her grand
daughter. Miss Bert Erikson. who have
been guests the past two weeks at the
nome OF the editor, will leave Monday
for their home at Crystal Falls Mich
igan. Mrs. Q. M. Atkinon will accom-
pany them as far as Duluth. -Mesaba
Ore.
Emil Urban went to New York Last
Sunday TO meet his bride who came
from Germany and was expected 10
arrive in New York Wednesday. Mr..
and Mrs. Urban are expected to arrive
in Crystal Falls during the week TO
make this their future nome
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doupe returned
last Saturday from visit TO their son.
Doctor Doupe, who is confined in a
hospital in Chicago undergoing an op.
GRAFTON. They report DR.. Doupe as out
OF danger before they left Chicago.
Robert Munns was visitor at Iron
River last Wednesday, He rode over
with Sheriff Sensiba and reports that
the carnival is having big attendance
over on the west side.
Mr.. and Mrs A. +. Wright and
daughter OF Chicago were guests OF
Mr. anG Mrs James Vivian over last
Sunday. Mrs Wright is sister Of
Mrs. Vivian.
The sidewalk at the Great Western
school Is being put in by G. Pfeiffer
and his assistants and they are doing
a nice job Of IL.
The M. f. Sunday school held It's
annual picnic at Fortune lake last
Wednesday and very large crowd
took advantage q the affair.
George Duffy returned from the Cay
una range early IN the week. He has
been employed up In Minnesota for
some time.
A. f. Guensburg was business Wis
tor in Crystal Falls several days dur
ng the week.