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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
PROPOSALS.

Office Of Constructing QuartermAstsF, u. s.
Army, Fort Washington, Nd January 20,
1908. Sesled Proposals in triplicate win be
received at this office until 4 p. m. March
3, 1905, for furnishing and installing
Screen Doors aud Windows In buildings at
Fort Hunt, Va. Information regarding
pl ms and specifications may be obtained at
this office and intending bidders will he fur
nishad them upon depositing the sum Of t5.0O.
which will be refunded upon return Of same.
Proposals must re marked Proposals for
Hunt, Va" and addressed to the Construct
ing Quartermaster, U. 8. Army, Fort Wash
ingion, Md.
fan3i fb34b.2q. MARI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
NIPiT IN THE BUD.
First Appearance of Dandrun Fore-
runuer of Future Badness.

ruhner Of Future badness.
That sncb Is the case has been concluslvely
maven by sientiic resear, h. Prof. Unns,
he noted European skin specialist, declares
hat dsndruii Is the burrowed mp cuticle OF
,hs scsIn, caused by parasites destroying the
xitsIitv In the hair bulb. The hair becomes
ifeless. aud, 10 time. falls out, This can be
prevented. go, ,,, -. A.d,e
germ. and restores the hair TO its natural soft
ness and abundancy.
Herpicide is now used by Thousands OF peo-
nle--aIl satisfied that 1t is TIE most wonder
ful hair preparation on the market.
Sold by y. &. ksdbsater \ Bro, agents
Sends lOc In stamps for sample to ]he her-
picide Co.. Detroit. Mich. ITO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
PREPARING FOR EXECUTION.

For this section rain and warmer tohlRh''
Friday rain; light east to south WINDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13

Kennely's Laxative Cough Syrup act
gently but promptly on the bowels, II stops
the cough by soothing the throat apd lung
irritation. Sold by W, F. Creighton & 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13

All the arrangements for the execution
Of George Midgeis, cclored, have oeen
made and the hauging will take place
in the southwest corner OF the jail yard
tomorrow morning. The scstold was
erected over month ago, and thus alter,
Noon il was tesed with a 2OO-pound
weight ADD fouod 10 work perfectly.
Midgets still processes to be uncon-
cerued regard ng his fate, and persists
in saying be preters hanging to conhue-
ment in the penitentiary. This morn
ing several newspaper men and others
visited the jail. The condemned man
shook hands with them and bid them
good bye. He laughed and smoked
cjgs-e,.s 10 the meantime. When asked
if be really preferred death to imprison,
meut 10 the penitentiary, he replied
that be did. Midgets said that were he
sent to the peuitentisry he would die
eventually, and he might al we'll pay the
debt of nature DOW as at any other time.
One of the wardens observed that the
condemned man slept soundly last night,
which caused Midgets to say that be
sought spiritual rest, something that
could not be Obtai ed in this world. He
further stated that he had made bis peace
with God, and that the pleasures of this
world we're not what he was seeking.
When asked if be wanted anything,
Midge,s said he desired can Of peaches,
some cake and cigars. He was assured
that these articles would be brought
him. M,d-ets was asked, if he hsd
been rcsdisg tho Bible today. DE
replied that he had not, but had been
perusipg his prayer book. When asked
if he had anything to sdc to the state
ments he made last spring before the
Corporation Court ami in December
before the same tribunal when he was
sentenced to be hanged, he replied that
he had moi; that what he uttered on
those occasions was practically all be
had TO cay concerning his case.
Midge!s at this juncture asked CITY
Sergeant Cox If it would be convenient
70 hang him at one O'Clock tomorrow
morning instead of after the sun rose, as
he hsd an aversion to being made a
spectacle before any large assemblsge.
The sergeant told bin his request could
not be granted, as the sentence provided
that the execution take place between
6 a. N. aud IL N. tomorrow. Midgets
pleasantly replied, "All right, then."
Lller several colored prisoners we're
ushered into the corridor. After they
had lined up in front Of Midgets' cell
they sang from a book q well-known
hymn
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Oh what foretaste Of glory divine
Midgsts Joined heartily in the singing
of the hymn. The darkeys sang we'll
and earnestly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
January Ia. 1908.
JANUARY II, IYUo,
To His E1cellency, Claude A. Swanson,

Governor o. NlGslnlh.
Sir: have your esteemed favor OF ihe lStn
instant. eaclOsiOg Judge NicOl's IeIttr 10 you
OF January s. both Of which communicates
have ,howH Mr.. Brent, as eommohNeSltn
attorney Of this city.
While | wCuld re very glad to see executive
clemencv extended in cases Of capital punish
ment. es ecially where have participated IN
the trial Of them, yet cannot, with Justice 70
this community. recommend such a course 10
your excelleney in this case. The whole case
turned upon the question OF identity Of the
prisoner as bling the man who shst the DC
ceased. In my Judgment the identity was
fully proven both by direct sud cifcumstan-
tial evidence; the prisoner had falrs M I'M
part al hearing, aud the jury siter welgnIuSS
carefully the law and the evidence, reno req
the verdict that the prisoner wos guilty OF
murder N the first degree.
have read the article referred to by Judge
Nicol which appeared IN the Alexandra ia
zette, dated January Z, and think that the
same is unfair and misleading. AS matter
of fact, the admitted error which is referred
to by the editor was the question OF ming
petition for a change Of venue. Mhile 'ne
record which went to the Court Of Appeals
shows that such petition was hled Ia court,
yet il was an inadvertence and mistake, as
no such petition WAS ever filed or referred to
either during or before the trial Of the case,
although the motion for a change Of venue
was nlde, argued and Overruled. Section
4O9s Of the Code provides that petition must
be dled.
understand that a petition for executive
clemency will be presented to your excel
lency, but am unfamiliar with its character
or grounds. should you desi e any further
information ] will be glad to furnish it.
am, with great resrect,
Your Obedient servant,
LOUIs c. BARLEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13

Broken lots OF Ladies' Fine Shoes at
about half price. ]. A. Marshall & Bro.
A72 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13

Money can be saved by buying your
Shoes at Marshallp, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
WANTED.

ALFSMAN WANTED.-stl retail trade.
- your localits, $65 per month and expen-
SEES 10 start or comm issicn. Experience I'M
necessary. HERMlNGSEN ClGAA CO''
Toledo o. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13

\ February 18th. Cd Prince street,
l. letween Fsirfsx and Royal, or on cleo
trio train leaving Royal street at 1880 a; m
EMBLEM CHARM, Canton Rank OF l. y.
o. F., skull and crosshones; top "a. IL. NJ.
Xmas 1906" er srayed on elge Literal re-
ward if returned to owner, 5O2 Prince street.
hahIQ AZ
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AT.@aru0ria Gazette.
Local Matters.
Son and Tide Table.
Waafher Probabilities.

Gun rises tomorrow at 6:54 a. m; ana sc"
,:35. High water at $3.50 a. m. and o:iO'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
4 CARD.

A CARD.
To the Editor cf the Alexandria Gazette.
Ia reference to the article in your paper OF
February 18th stating that the hTe IN the
Alerardria National Bank building was
thought to be caused by electricity, we wish
10 state that the fire WAS not caused by cleo
tricity, as we are in position to prove.
Respectfully,
ALEXANDRIA ELECTRIC CO,
4, A. ] DARRAH. Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
The following correspondence explains



itself:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
GOVERNORS OFFICE.
Richmond, Va, Jsn. IS, 1908.
Judge L. c. Barley,
Alexandria, Va.
Ny Dear Judge.
Enclosed you will fnd letter from Judge
Nicol for your consideration. l send this
communication TO you for such action as you
may see proper.
With Kind regards and best wishes, am
Yours, verT truly,
CLAUDE A. SWANSON,
Governor of Virginia.
OFFIcE OF c. f. NICoL,
Manassas. Va.
January 8, 1908.
Gsyerncr Claude A. Swanson,
Richmond, Va.
Nv Der Governor: enclose you copy
of the Alexandria Gazette, under Gate OF
Jauuart 7, ~ 8, containing an editorial on
the Midgeis Gaze.
1 did not tiy the case, nor was l counsel IN
il. and am rot row. Iu fact, ! never saw the
Dri,onsr. and have no interest whatever IL
him. other than that l feel ia any human
being who is liable to be executed. Wlth0ul
his guilt having been established beyohd
reasonable doubt. l would suggest thdt y"v
communicate with Judge Barley, who heard
the ease, and Mr.. Brent, who prosecuted "
before SLOWING the execution OF Mldgee. J
onot know VINO defended the prisoner, but
tbinE The court assigned several members o.
the bar TO represent him. and have no res
son 10 think that they did not fully and ably
Iep,e sent bin, end it is possible that they
have applied 10 you for executive clenency
but on this point I'm not advised. would
not suggest any executive clemency Other
than Communication of the death sentence tC
life Imprisonment. have no objection tc
YOUR making any use Of this note you may
consider proper.
With the highest respect, and with my
beat regards / remain,
Yours, very truly,
(CignadN q r NICOI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
Decorations.

Here you will find the largest as.
sortment OF all kinds Of Decorations
for the 22i, snch as American FLAGS.
Fest0oning, Streamers Shields and
etir. Flags of all sizes, both hunt
ing and cotton. Iron Flag Hold
ers. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
STATIONERY GOODS.
VALENTINES.

We have on display Tie iirges. aud
han Soonest ASSIGNMENTS ever be.
fore shown in this citv, RAJ ging in
prices from lie 10 $50. No other
store ever handles such q variety n
can be seen here. By nlacing a
small deposit your choice will be laid
aside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-13
SKATES

fee Skates of the Klipper Klub Va.
riety, slsO the Union Hardware
These Skates are considered very
gool. Prices ranging from 75e to
$3.50 per pair.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
Commonwealth Hotel
 Opp. State Heuse. BOstOn

Oilers rooms with hot snd cold uatsf for q DO per day and up; roomS Wftb private bsth for e1 60 psf day snd upt suites Of two rooms and bath tor e5.oo per day spd up. Weekly rates on rocms with hot and cold water end shower baths, eS. % to e0.t0; rooms with private baths, es.O0 to ei2.00; ssitss ot. tive ,oms and hath ofl.oo to e22.0o.
 Absolutely Firsproof. Stone hoors, nothing wood bat the dooSs. Equipped with It's osn 6suitssy vscam Cissuino Plant. Long Distance Tsispuons tn Every Room. Strictly . Tsmpsrance Hotel.
 STCRER r. CRAFTS. MAnAess.
 Send tor Bookist.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06

@1rfeY cdme suddentv upo" as"A to keep it. il xss very damaging evi- dence. It would argue strongly against me in any court of law"
 "Yes: I believe that Is true. Ana she looked af ths uinket with frank interest.
 But I particularly do not wish to have to meet that charge la any cou1 of law. Miss Claiborne.
 She met his gaze very steadily. and her eyes were grave Then she asked in much the same tone that sue would have used if they had been very old friends and he had excused himseif for not riding that day or for not going upon hunt or to the theater:
 "Whyf"
 Because have a pledge to keep and a work to do. and If l were foreed to defend myself from the charge of heinz the false Baron von kissei every thing would be spoiled You see. un. fortunately-most unfortunately-i am mt quite without responsibilities. ana f have come down into the mountains. where hope not to be shot and tossed over a precipice until have had time to watch certain people and certaih eve.,s for a little while l tried 10 say as much to Captain Claiborne. ou' I saw that my story did not impress him And now 1 have said the same thing to you- ...
 He waited. grayeiy watching her. nay ln hand ,,,
 ..na I have stood here and iisteneo .a voa and done exactly what Captain Claiborne would not wish me 70 ao ni der any circumstances.e said shiries'
 .you are infinitely kind and genef' ous''- .,.,,.,. ma either of those things-of course hVa.
 Her conclusion was abrupt and poii.'' ed
 "Then"- ~a
 .Tban will tell you-what have nat told any one eise-that ki'sN rarv well that yen are mol the person ss,a anoaarej al Bar HarooF thfee vaars ago and palmed himseii ou a@ ,be Baron von hissel
 -you know i.-you are qni'e sUfe o ty, he asked blsnkiy .,
 acartainIy. saw that person. par Hart,or. I bad gone ap from New nort fer veek-l WAS even al a .e
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06

Ae &fVPRt1 Vttf tftt tEtf(& QIlu SlTOt(tu
 dtcay to temptation to explore it. He drop ped over the wall and strolled away through the garden, the smell of warm earth. moist from the days light show CTS. and the faint odor of green things growing. sweet in his nostris He walked to the far end of the pergola sat down on wooden bench and gave himself up to reverie He had been de nounced as an imposter. He was on Claiborne soil, and the situation re qnired thought.
 It was while be thus pondered his affairs that Shirley. walking over the soft lawn from q neighboring estate came suddenly upon him.
 Her head went up with surprise and he was sure-with disdain She stop ped abruptly as he jumped 10 his feet.
 'I am caught-in flagrante deletol l can only plead guilty and pray for mercy"
 They said-they said you had gone to Mexieo2" said Shirley question hgly.
 Plague take the newspapersi How dare they so misrepresent mef he laughed.
 "Yes: read those newspaper articles with a good deal of interest And my brother''-
 "Yes; your brother-he is the best fellow in the worldr'
 She unused. but smile of real mirth now played over her face and lighted her eyes.
 Those are generous words. Mir. Ar mitage My brother warned me against you in quite uneauiyocal language. He told me about your matehbox"-
 "0h, the cigarette casei'' and he held 1t up. Its really mine. and I'm going
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06

wicked man 10 appear-it was really the oddest thing in the world that al most immediately M- Jules Chauyenet arrived at mine own inn. It is inevita- bse. fl Is always sure to be my fate he concluded mournfully-
 He bowed low, restored the shabby hat to bis head with the least bit Of flourish and strolled away through the garden by a broad walk that led to the front gate.
 He would have been interested 10 know that when he WAS out or sight Shirley walked to the yeranda raa and t-nt forward. listening 10 his steps on the gravel. after the hedge and shruo t,ery had hidden him And she stood thus until the faint click Of the gate ,ogd her that he had gone
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
FOR SALE

The two story ten rocm residence la remffcs ns~ asesl Telephone osice. Arrly se rh Southern New kasisnd Telephone comfzas Putnam. Joaa l9U
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06

tue only sound lnaI reao1ed 1Tn- II was a charming place. and he yielded
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
R V
 lChaPterW
AN ENFORCED INTERVIEW.

NSi E L K CHAUyE NETT.
 Armigage uncovered smilingly Chauyeaet stared mutely as Ar mitage naassSi with bis
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
7S MS*s $ O-- SSsy
THE LADY OF THE PERGoLA.

FEW photographs of for
 eign scenes tackled on the walls; a Roman blanket hung as a tapestry over the mantel, a portfolio and travellers writing
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06

She did not know that ss the gate ciceed upon him he met Chauveaes face to face.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
Through 1l'l 5! i &C !.
Fairmont to Clarksburi
FAlRMohT. g. cLARKSBuRG
TRACTION COMPANY. +

Cars leave Cor. Main and Jefferson
sts- Fairment, HOURLY for clarks-
burg and intermediate Points from
$500 "A. M Until TO- 100 P. Nj 54
sehedvle Of Interurban Cars, octo.
Der 81, 1907. II.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21

SIGN. The repcrts show i prosperous
spnast5on III an "a aifaifs In s.
ssso,fl and that The banks Of this state
hive entirety recov sses from the etz
q feet OF Tie Se .inancis u
Speaker on The 81 4. IA tor this
afternoon Include 81 lonel I'll !Dss Pow.
S{ers: Vice presia entS tof the Third sNas
Etlonal Rink OF. IouIsyi lille. Ky ana
president OF the IA erican Bankers
Association; whose SUBJ ectI is q ener.
al Banking Interests =, De. James I;
Young. director Wharton school Of Fl.
nance And Commerce Regulation as a
Conservative Influence" Secretary OF
State John E. swangers of Missouri.
on "a Review of Banking in Missouri
and Francis B.. James, chairman Of the
committee on commercial law Of the
Commission on Uniform State Laws;
Cincinnati. on "The Legal and COM
nercial Aspects of Bills Of I4ading.'s'S@
A ball. musicale and smoker will be
given at the Auditorium this evening
by the local bankers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
1. ~. LoUGH
REAL ESTATE.

S5s OfHce In Basement Of Courthouse
With lChas. ". Evans C Co., insurance
agents. All kinds OF town propertv
Tor sale. Houses and lots. vacant lots.
s:nrms. general stores. groceries. etc,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
{ BANKERS VISIT MINES iii

Vi ] OPL1N. Mo-. May 21..---A trolley
car and automobile excursion through
the Joplin mining district this after
noon is the closing feature Of the most
successful convention ever held by
the Missouri Bankers Association.
The election Of officers and delegates
to the American Bankers convention
was the principal business transacted
today. The report Of Secretary W. F.
'Keyser. OF Sedalia. shows that the
membership of the Missouri Bankers
Association is 1,126, representing
about 81 per cent OF the banking In
solutions Of the state. "a rs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
TAEr 40 AppRgsgS L.awYERs.

Us; W.. Press Assoc iAtion.
ssAsHYfIIs Tenn q Ell
rotary tlltam i. VII win deliver
his Hrst sad dress since Ills turn form
Panama before the tennessee STATE
Bar Associat fob. VII ch convenea sin
annual session An this Gle tod az.
While the all dress or the$war secretary
viii be the most Important feature,
there will be numerous other speecehs
and papers on Important topics by
leading legal authorities OF the South.
Secretary Taft attitude on the negro
question has commended him to the
people Of the South and he will be
given cordial reception when he
appears before the lawyers or the
State. * III. " sl ia. 2.
The Bar Association OF Tennessee
was organized In Nashville tewenty.
seven years ago with that distinguish
ed 5urist, Judge William F. Cooper. as
its first president. It has met annually
ever since, and at one time or an
other all or nearly all OF the proml.
nent lawyers of the State have been
members. The association has been
most effective in promoting and Be.
curing needed improvements In the
law and maintaining a high standard
OF ethics in this profession. Hon. NJ
T. Bryan Of Nashville is the president
OF the association.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
GREAT!MUslc FESTIVAL.
Is. ". Press Association.)

Is. ". Press Association.) M
x FORT SMITH, Ark, May 21.-What
promises to be the greatest musical
festival ever held in this section. II
not in the entire southwest, has at.
tracted to this city today a large mum.
Der of visitors from Arkansas and
Oklahoma. During the balance OF the
week the festival will continue and
will make Fort Smith the Mecca OF
thousands OF music lovers. Innes.i the
famous bantl.master, with his great
musical organization, Will be one Of
the features Of the festival, and Nine.
Schuman.Heink, who has attained in
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
Fer Our Readers,

Many people are obtaining relief
and being permanently cured OF Piles
by using the following: drops Car
boiic Acid. l dram zotan. X or Zinc
ointment mixed and applied night AM!
morning. These ingredients can be
OBTAINED Mt your own drug store
This Is the prescription OF an old
German physician and has never been
published before.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
MISSOURI FIEANClERS.

JOPLIN, Mo-, May 2o.-W.th al
dresses OF welcome by Mayor Os
borne and Z. B. Jacobs. the eighteenth
annual convention OF the Missouri
Bankers Association was opened to
day in the shubert Theater. The IN
nual address Of the president, Georga
A. Neal. OF Doniphan. and the reports
OF the officials and group chairmen, DC
cupied the balance of the opening ses,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-21
ARKANSAS EDITORS.
Is. w. Press Association. }

LITTLE ROCK. Ark May 21.--
Governor x. o. Pindall Captain
Henry King, editor OF the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat and c. P. Mooney,
managing editor OF the Memphis
Commercial Appeal. are among the
speakers on the programme Of the an
nual meeting OF the Arkansas Press
Association. opened here today. x
Arizona republican., 1908-01-13
100000 TREES AND PLANTS AT WAGNER'S NURSERY.

Umbrella trees ..... 21sc each and up Ash trees ............1c each and up Mulberry trees ........5c each and up Rose Bushes es5c each and up r Tult trees ..--.-.....2O each and up Ornamental Fan and Date Palms,
 ................. 5c each and up varieties Hedge Plants, 5c each up Grapes ................5c each and up
 My fruit trees have been inspected by proper authority. It will pay you to come and see me at the nursery ! of mile south of Eastlake Park. R. r. D., No. l.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-13
! Personal Mention ]
 t4.++++++444 4.i-4++-+i++4-t+

Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Kindred and child of Maine were among the tourists ar irving in Phoenix yesterday.
 S L. Pattee of Tuscon was busi- ness visitor arriving here yesterday.
 Mrs. Stuart Miller and Miss Stuart D. Miller of Morristown, Tenn, were among the visitors who arrived here Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. D. l.. Cunningham of Tombstone were arrivals in Phoenix yesterday.
 A. C. Mcqueen of Mesa was visit or here Sunda-
 At the Commercial yesterday were: J. C. Lair and family, Washington; John Reilly, H. L. Pickett. Tombstone; Frank Slater. Washington; J. F. Will son. Prescott; T. Thompson, Iowa; P. l.. Doran. Winkelman.
 Among the guests at the Hotel Adams yesterday were: Alfred C.. Nichall and wife. II. II. Rockwell, Chi cago; Frank Dale. Pasadena; William Harris. Cleveland; Miss Kramer. Mrs. Clara A. Arnold. New York city; F.. F. Ellinwood. Bisbee; J. w. Pierce. san Francisco: J. NJ. Watts, Mrs ]. NJ. Watts. T. G. Norris. John Ross. Prescott; H. T. Ashurst, Flagstaff; J. H. Arard. Rocky Ford: F. J. Sarmein to. Mrs. F. J. Sarmeinto, Miss Cora B. Sarmeinto. Miss NJ. :. Butler. De- troit: A. T. Kenyon, San Francisco; R. l.. Miller. Los Angeles