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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

The public schools of Alexandra coun-
ty will reopen for nine months session,
on Monday, September 81. Superin-
tendent clements yesterday approved q
building on Fort Myer Heights for tenn
porary school purposes until the new
schoolhouse is completed at that point.
New and up-to-dste plans are now eing
prepared to take the place OF the school
house, the erection Of which was enioined
last month by the superintendent Of
county schools before the Judge of the
Circuit Court. The plans st that time
being objected to by Superintendent
Clements because they were Anticipated
and did not meet with the requirement
Of the regulations Of the Board of Edu-
cation at Richmond.
A Bryan, Kern and Oarlin Club will
be organized in the county on the nigh!
of September %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

There was nothing f interest in the
Alexandra county court today.
The Young Msn's Senate will rtsrmt
! It's session tonight at Z o'clock. All 8, o.
ators are urged to be present.
Capt George Windsor is Temporarily
on duty aboard one Of the Norfolk lire
steamers as quartermaster.
The funeral OF the late Erne,t Davis,
who died In Washington Sunday, took
place at his old home, at Fairfax, O. b..
this afternoon.
The Lady Mscsbees will meet tonight
at their hall on north Columbus s'rett t,
ct which time the state commander will
be present
A number of Alexsndrians went to
Annapolis yesterday to hear the speech
Of Hon. W. J. Bryan. They repo t
having bad aplessapt time.
A Capital City Telephone mo. 81
R) has been placed in the plumbir
establi, hment Of Mr.. John a. Oogsu
and one mo. 2l-W) his been placed
in the store of Mr.. O. 81. Goth.
The regular drill OF Company @
took place at Annoy Hall last night.
Capt. F. L. Slsymaker inspected the
arms preparatory to the general inspec-
ton the latter part Of this month.
marriage license wfs issued in Wash
iugton yesterday to Leo g. Liebschnltz,
of that city, and Carrye Blondheini, oil
Alexandra; and to Herman L. Minton,
Of this city, and Myrtle V. Myers, Of
Baltimore, Md.
1t is said that one Of the employees Of
the city, who is spending his ten days
vacation st this time, went to see the
races the other day and lost bis teeth.
He had net recovered them up to the
present visiting.
Capt. P. J. Murphy has received a letter
from Governor Swanson stating thst ne has
directed the adjutant general TO send to the
captain all papers relating to the disarmament
Of Company G, Seventeen Virginia kegi-
ment,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce last night was
we'll attended and the reports from the
various committees showed the work we'll
10 hand.
The organization expressed its apFre'
citation of the action of the railroads In
making Alexandria again stop for all
passenger trains. In this connection
Mr.. 8. P. Fisher, the corporation at
torney, who has been following the work
done by the Chamber Of Commerce Ia
line with instructions from the City
Council, expresses himself as being well
pleased with the outcome and thinks
that this will relieve any cause for COM
plant. on the part Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
TWAS CIRCUS DAY.

The Frank Robbins circus visited
Oleau yesterday, and gave clean, attrac-
tive and entertaining performances, after
noon and evening. The Robbins show
is one of the good old fashioned one ring
kind, where you can see all thtt is "do-
ing" and while there are not one hum
dred and one "Iurns'' as In the big
three rings circusts, what there is is
good. The tents were we'll filled both
afternoon and evening, and those pres
ent seemed satisfied that they had re-
ceived their moneys worth. The show
people claim no following of ''shsrks"
and gamblers, and no complaints along
that line were made during their visit in
Oleau. The Robbins shows can be cred
tied with fulfilling all that they prom
ise.-[Olesn Times.
The Frank A. Robbins shows will ex-
hibit in Alexandra, Thursday, sePtem-
Der "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
POPULAR HOTEL.

Located on south Royal street, sur
rounded by railroads and in every way
convenient to the trlveling public Is
Hotel Fleischmann. Nineteen years ago
when Alexandria was In Its infancy 10
the hotel business, Mr.. Fleischmsnn and
family LOCATED here and invested their
money in what at that time looked like
a gloomy prospect. Up to date business
methods and excellent service being the
chief characteristics of the prophet ra
combined with the splendid edibles, the
result of long years of study In the art oil
preparations, soon gained for the hotel a
world vide reputation. 1t is on the
European plan only and the service fur
nished its patrons hiss given 1t Its we'll
merited success. Messrs. Carl and Harry
Fleischmann are the genial proprtet0rs
and with the able assistance of Mrs. M.
FleisChmsnn, who is in every way an
able helpmste, the business of today is
second to none in this section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
CONDUCTOR LOSES LIFE.

Edgar Il. Cook, conductor on the
Capital Traction car line, ~ss drowned
in the Potomac river at the foot Of
Eighth street, southwest, Washington,
vest rdsy afternoon. The body was re-
covered by the crew Of the police launch
Major Sylvester, and is now ct the
rmorgue. Report was made to the har-
Dor police by John Phillips Of the ind
ing of coat aud hat on the deck OF the
steamer Daniel K. johnson, lying at
the foot Of Eighth street. The police
launch was sent to the scene, and after
a few inmates dragging recovered the
body. Cook was thirty Eve years old,
and lived at 426 Slb street southwest,
The police believe he accidentally fell
overheard from the steamer. Mr.. Ooos
formerly lived in this city with hi
mother and sister on st. Assph street,
Iast north of King, but left here several
years ago to accept a position on tn
Seventh street Car line in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
nFAKEDu sUIOIDE.

W. w. Inzs, alias Small, who is held
10 iail awaiting the action of the grand
iury on the charge of forgery, caused 9
little excitement in the jail last night
BY informing prisoner that be had taken
poison and would probably be dead In
a short time. Tie prisoner fastened II
tell Warden Gambler, who sent for DR.
Thomas Gibson. la the meantime, the
isiI warden administered an emetic. DR..
Gibson arrived with q stomach pump
aud the prisoner gett 'ng sglimpse OF the
instrument informed the doctor that he
was only joking. As has been previously
stated Ia the Gazette, Inzs was arrested
several weeks ago. He tried, 1t is al
legged, to pass 3 check for SIC 80 which,
ne sai6, had been given to him BY 8. d.
Deysughn, a contractor, for services as
A Isborer. Mr.. Devsughn pronounced
the check IS forgery. When placed
10 a cell at police headquarters previous
to his preliminary hearing, Inze an
nounced be would end his life during
the night,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
MOTION PICTURES.

The attendance OF the motion picture
houses increases nightly and the new
scenes presented ore much enjoyed
Special show at the Alexandra Amuse'
ment Company tonight consisting OF "a
Midwinter Nights Dream" "Oustomi
Officers and Smugglers" and In addition
ths reels Of lsst night will DO repeated
All good reels. 800;
Al the Opera House De Chaunt, fqu'-
I;b,ist with his educated fox t'rfiers
will again %, rform. This wac decided
hit last night ami drew large crowd
There will also be a change In moving
pictures.
The Elite Picture Company opened Its
week last night with Its usual crowded
house. Special pictures fer tonight. "a
Gypsy's Revenge" and "a Phlegmatic
Gentleman" These are fine subjects,
and are we'll worth seeing. candy
Thumse," the comedy tramp-juggler
held the audience In laughter all through
his act which vas very much appre-
ciated.
DR.. Benefits free show at the corner
of Columbus and Wythe streets stlll at
tracts large crowds each night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
TURBULENT WATERS.

BIZ rcssOn of the high winds the
vat "a Of the Potomac river have been
stepping the light fantastic toe to the
music Of the breeze. The waves are
high and very few of the smaller class Of
boats would venture out on the deep,
being satisfied to lie moored IN the
docks. Even the boats tied to the whsrl
seem to be resting uneasily and are being
tossed on the pillows to such sn extern
that they had to be doubly secured
Nothing new has occurred on the river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
DEATHS.

Miss Nary Elton shsffer, daught OF
Mrs. Mary and the lSts Ohsrles G..
Shsffer, died st Der home, 2lO south
Henry street, this morning after En- r.
illness. The deceased was % years old.
Her funeral will take place from Grace
Church on ThursdAy at 2 r. m.
Walter, the nine .yesr-old son OF Mr..
John and Mrs. Louise Jefiries. died last
night at his parents home, 42l Wilkes
street. He had been q sufi,r'r iIom
typhoid fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
TO RE RuRIED HERE.

The remains Of Mr. John M. Burke,
who, as stated yesterday, died at Ger
man Hospital in Philadelphis, will be
brought to this C tV tonight aud be taken
charge Of by Undertaken Domaine aud
carried to the residence OF Mr.. Julian T.
Burke, from whose home he will be
buried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
TO RACE SUNDAY.

The committee to make enal arrange
ments for the keel boat race next Suu-
day, September 20. will meet a. the Elk
ton tonight 1t is expected that at let st
10 boat, will compete for the cash priz 8.
The owners of the various keel boats are
expected 10 be present. The meeting
will occur st 8 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
PERSONAL.

Miss Bette Keyes is visiting in Spring
vale, Fairfax county.
Miss E. M. Janney has returned from
Jefferson Park Hotel, near the Univer'
sity of Virginia, where she spent. the pas
month.
Mr.. G. E. Jones, Of the firm Of Joe
NJ. Cochran & Co.,, has removed viii
his family from Winchester to this city
and will reside on south st. Assph street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
TUE limited STATES OF AMERICA

L EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA..
Whereas, on the 18th day Of September
1908. the Colonna Marine Railway Corpora
tion fled their libel in the District Court Of
the United States for the Eastern District :, O
Virginia against the steamer TRENTON
her boats. tackle, apparel and furniture in O
cause of libel, civil and maritime.
And whereas. by virtue of process in d i,u
form of law, to me directed, returnable on the
eighteenth dag of September, 1908. | have
seized, and taken the s aid steamer Trenton and
have her in my custody.
Notice is hereby given that District Couri
will be held in the United States court room
in the city of Alexandris, Va, on the
EIGHTE ZENITH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
1908, for the trial Of said PREMISES. and the
owner or owners, and all persons who may
have or claim any interest, are hereby cited
10 be aud appear at the time and place sfore'
said, to show cause, If any they have, why
final decree should not pass as prayet.
MORGAN TREAT, ". g. Marshal,
by JOSEPH f. GLOVER, Deputy Marshal.
sep15 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
POLIOE COURT.

In striking contrast to yesterday morn,
Ing when at least dozen prisoners ana
a hundred of the curious faced the court,
this morning only one prisoner and a
blank audience was 10 attendance when
the voice OF the court officer rang ont
''Silence in court"
A young man on the charge OF assault
ing J. B. Osrter, q painter, was dis
miasad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
PROPERTY SOLD.

Mr.. ]. D. Normoyle, real ettats
agent, has sold fer Mr.. John A. Oogsn
to Mr.. J. T. Preston, secretary oil the
Chamber of Commerce, the two story
brick house No. 21S south Royal street.
Mr.. Preston after making extensive i'm
provements to the properly will reside
there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

The Hess Oxfords, "the fuest', re-
duced. 81 90, $500 and Sc. 90 grades go
at $3.50. ]. A. Marshall q Bro, Az
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

Just little Csscasweet is all that Is nee.
essary to give your baby wh'n it is cross and
neeyish. Cascasweet contains no opiates
nor harmful drugs and highly recommend
al by mothers every where. Sold by W. F.
Creiphton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

Reduction Sale OF Low Shoes, Pumps.
Oxiords and Colonial l. Is, sill new eff, cts
latest styles. This is an opportunity,
don't miss IL. J. A. Marshall d Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

Ladies 6pe Oxtords, Court ties, and
Colonial ties, Tan, Pstten Kid and Vicl
reduced. $3.50 grade $1.9S. 80. DO and
$3.50 grades $2.9S. J. A Marshall q
Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

Don't be afraid to give Chamberlain
Cough Remedy to your children. 1t
contains no opium or other harmful
drug. 1t always cures. For sale BY
w. F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

DeWit's Little Fairly Risers are small
pills, easy 10 take, gentle and sure. Sold By
w. +. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
wAYERMELON FEAST.

The young ladies Of the Emmanuel
Church will give Q unique entertain.
meLt {. WATERMELON fessi) tonight at 2O7
north Alfred street. The proceeds VIII
be devoted to the csrpet fund, In; L
will be amusements for young and old'
There will be music on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
ESCAPED FROM PENITENTIARY

Chief Goods received lie tar from the
superintendent of the Vnginis Peniten,,
tisry t,day announcing that samuel
Holden, who was serving term 10 the
pen. Tertiary escaped from that inst tuition
Saturday night. He vas sentenced from
NeWuort News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

$3.50, SO, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
In black and tan, low and high cut,
mostly small sizes, offered for few days
only at 70 cents. J. A. Marshall d
Bro,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

CRAB SALAD and DEVILED CRABS
at the ELKTON tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15

AsONIC.-A called communication Of
IVA ALEXANDRIA w ASHINGTON
LODGE, No %. A, F. Il A. NJ, will be held
at the Temple THIS Tuesday EVENING
At 1880 O'Clock, for Work. BY order Of the
Worshipful Master.
1t A. u, UHbEh, secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-15
This Beautiful Cottage

9 rooms and bath, located corner
Linden Avenue and 9th Street,
Cottage Park, Alexandria county,
within five minutes walk from
Braddock Station on W., A & Mt.
Vernon Railway. Kewanee water
system, furnace heat, range in
kitchen, concrete walks and eel
lar, with 5000 square feet OF
ground.
Can be purchased at reasonable
price and OIL easy terms.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-07-03

Mrs: Jesse Moore anu little daughter
left Monday for their home near
Weiser, Idaho, after a several weeks
stay with her mother in this city.
Walter Judy has resigned his posi-
tion with I. NJ. Taggart & Company
and will go to Seattle. Ed. Foster is
employed as salesman at Taggarts.
Monte B. Gwinn. president Of the
Pendleton Savings Bank, was elected
President of the Oregon State Bankers g
association which convened at Salem.
K Ernest Ter ba has accepted position
IN the grocery department of the Mos
grove Mercantile company, taking the
place of Arthur Douglas, who has re-
signed.
IX Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Thompson of
this city will chaperone a party Of
Weston young ladies who will spend
the 4th at Cold Springs. on the Weston
Mountain.
The family of Mr.. and Mrs. Charley
McLain left the first Of the week for
the mountains, where they will spend
the hot weather. for the benefit of
their son, Hugh.
Mrs. Bowles and Miss Laura Bowles,
OF Walla Walla, spent the week at the
home Of Mrs. F. s. Lie Grow in this
city, and were accompanied home by
her last evening.
Mrs. frankie Simpson is visiting her
father, Postmaster Citizens. Word has
been received from Mrs. Citizens, who
is near the coast, that her condition
is not improving.
NGrandma Mansfield has been con
lined to her bed with sickness the past
week. Owing to her advanced age,
the warm weather does not tend to
make her condition better.
The Rebeoca Lodge have decided to
have joint installation with the Odd
Fellows Saturday evening July 18th.
All members are requested to be pres
ent. By order of Noble Grand.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-07-03

load of fine cherriee. George is "mak-
ing good" as fruit raiser and says the
business suits him.
NNib Ying, the petite Chinese cook,
who returned from China last week
has resumed work at the st. Nichols
hotel.
G. l.. Roderick of Portland and
daughter of Charleston Wash. were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitehead,
this week.
X Mr.. and Mrs. John Harris of Weston
spent the day Tuesday with Mrs.
Frank Mansfield, the occasion being
her birthday.
Hugh Worthington and son, Emery,
spent the first of the week on the
Umatilla river. where they angled
for the finny tribe.
Fl. Fl. Hill returned Wednesday from
Toppenish Wash. Mr.. Hill disposed
of bis real estate holdings in Toppenish
before returning home.
Mrs. A. L. Douglas and daughter.
Miss Ruby, were over from Weston
and attepded the Reed Gross wedding
Wednesday afternoon.
X Craig Wilkinson arrived home We'd
hesday from Cambridge. Idaho, where
he has spent the past winter with his
uncle, o. e. Cham berlain.
A party consisting of Ell. A. Barrett,
DIR. and Mrs. J. d. Plamondon and
Miss Margaret Rankin will attend the
celebration in Walla Walla.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-07-03

Tuesday evening Judge Bean gave
bis decision in the Nolte case. By the
terms of the decision the injunction
prayed for by the attorneys for Nolte
was denied and the prohibition cleo
tion is sustained.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Roberts will
leave Monday for Kansas and Missouri
where they will visit relatives and
may conclude to make their home.
Mr.. Roberts was section foreman on
the N. P. at this station.
The families of Jerry Stone and A.
j. Willaby, accompanied by Mrs.
Minnie Depeatt. Miss Elna Kimbeck
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-07-03
Press Paragraphs

eNN~~~N.cSsA~
Roy Beck is down from FRANKLIN
county.
Rawl Miller visited in Pendletor
yesterday.
S. f. Wilson had business in Walla
Walla this week.
Athena merchants will close their
stores at noon, July 4th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Bostwick are
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Lee Booher is home from Ritzville,
where he has been for some time.
Miss Maggie Price returned last
week to her home in Pullman, Wash.
Mrs. Claude Estes returned Saturday
from visit with friends in Pendleton.
Miss Ruth Kidder is visiting her
parents here from her home near PEN
dleton.
q. F. Lockwood returned home Fri
day from visit to Seattle and other
points.
Walter Judy, Hugh Lieuallen and
others are celebrating at Wenaha
Springs.
Mrs. NJ. Gagnon and children are
attending the celebration in Walla
Walla.
Quite number of Athena people
will celebrate at Helix and Walla
Walla tomorrow.
A. g. Gilliland. operator at the o.
K. & N. depot, returned Friday from
visit to Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Thompson are
moving into the Arthur Shiok cottage
near Hunt avenue.
Mrs. Ada Groves will visit a few
days at the home of her sister, Mrs.
VIM. PinkeIton, Jr.
q. w. Gross and family and Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Douglas are spending
the 4th at the Springs.
w. Fl. Reeder arrived from Tacoma
Wednesday, and will visit his son,
Otha. and wife, here. Z
B. W. Myers left yesterday via
Walla Walla, for a visit in Portland
and other valley cities.
Mrs. Louise Glass, sof Klickitat,
WASH, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Wilkinson, in this city.
Mrs. Frank Rogers, Of Pendleton
will spend the 4th with her mother,
Mrs. Hill north Of town.
Mrs. James Boldly returned Sunday
to her home in Walla Walla. after a
visit with her husband here. a
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swaggart came
up from their Birch creek ranch Tues
day and returned Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Koontz and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dells will spend
July 4th on the Umatilla river.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. B. Kidder returned
Tuesday evening from week g visit
at Portland and the Sound cities.
Mrs. L. l.. Montague, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
@. Stanton, returned home Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Harden and Miss Edna
Harden are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Chester Mccullough in Walla Walla.
4 Mrs. A. A. Foss and Misses Kittie
sGholson and Ceoile Boyd are spending
the week with friends in Walla Walla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coolidge will
visit relatives and friends at Hood
River and Moro for couple of weeks.
Fire destroyed is acres of wheat
near Ceyuse, Tuesday evening. The
grain was owned by Rott. Kirkpatrick.
Misses Nellie and Essie Foss arrived
home Wednesday evening from a visit
with relatives at Moro, Sherman coun-
ty.
Mrs. Matheson returned this week
to her home in La Grande, after Wis.
it with her mother, Mrs. jackson Mel
son.
Ellis B. Harris of Dayton, Wash,
will preach Sunday morning and even
ing at the Christian church, in this
city.
George Scrimpsher we'll known to
Athena people was in town from his
Milton ranch Monday with a wagon