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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
MARSHALL HOUSE TRAGEDY.

Mr.. Joseph Padgett will describe the
killing of James W. Jackson and Col.
E. E. Ellsworth at the Marshall House,
May "A, 1851, before NJ. d. Core
Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, at
Confederate Veterans Hall next Monday
night. Mr.. Padgett witnessed the
dual tragedy. All veterans and ladies
composing Confederate organizations
have been invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
CHARGES AGAINST A JUSTICE.

Justice Of the Peace Isaac O. Bunell,
Of Alexsndis county, who was indicted
at the December term OF the Circuit
Court for the county for compromising q
felony, will be given hearing at the
county courthouse Thursday morning
next. The case will come before JUS
sioe of the Peace David N. Rust, it,, for
trial. There are four indictments against
the accused. Mr.. Burrell will be rep
resented by Machen q Moncure end
Samuel g.. Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
Skin Disease Of Twenty Years standing
Cured.

want you to know bow much Cham
berlain's Salve has done for me. 1t
hiss cured my face of skin disease OF
almost twenty years standing. l have
been treated by several IS smart ply
scisns as we have in this country and
they did me no go-d, but two boxes OF
this salye has cured ms.-Mrs. Fannie
Grifeu, Troy, Ala. Ohsmberlain's
SalVe is for ssle by. W. +. Creighton
and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
DEATH OF MIR. CHAMBERLAIN.

Mr.. James L. Chamberlain, 50 years
old. whose illness has been mentioned
in the Gazette, died ct his home in
Warrenton Thursday night. He was
stricken with paralysis Monday night
and lapsed into an unconscious state,
from which he never recovered. he
had a vide acquaintance, which ex-
tended throughout northern Virginia,
apd was well known In this city where
he formerly lived. He is survived BY
four sons and four daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

Fred r. W. Reh, jr., whose factory is st
$40 Twelfth street northwest. Washington, d.
c., Deeorates Public and Private Buildings.
BsnQuets, Balls, Bridges, ExpesitiOns' Fairs,
Steamboats,, Triumphsl Arches, LocOmo-
tives, Fire Engines, &c. All work is guaran
teed and sill orders promptly attended 10.
Mammoth portraits Of candidates and pOni'
nent generals furnished if desired. The
Alexandria Office is room {. Alexandria Bank
Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
ANOTHER COLD NIGHT.

The weather was cold sgain last night.
The river is still full of ice and the sur
face this morning was stationary, the
broken fragments having frozen into one
compact mass. The Norfolk steamer
was late in reaching this port, owing to
ice gorges at different points in the river.
The weather today has been bright and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
CHICKEN THIEVES AT WORK.

Mr.. George DrowDS, who lives In the
extreme northwestern section of the
city, reported to the station house this
morning that his premises were invaded
last night and ten chickens stolen.
Eight chickens were stolen from the
premises of Mr.. J. F. Hibbs at the cor
uer Of Wolfe and st. Asaph streets last
nipht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
REIJGIOUS MEETINGS.

The meetings at the First Baptist
Church will continue Sunday morning
aud night. After the evening service,
the ordinance of baptism will be admin
istered. During these meetings there
bsve been fifty professions Of faith.
Rev. E. E. Dudley left for bis home ia
Norfolk today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
LEOTHkE TOMORROW.

Rev. E. Hez Sven, of Washington,
will deliver 8 lecture tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock at 8 mems meet
ing 10 the Young Peoples Building Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
His subject will be 1.-THE Strange Story
of Seventeen Men," Mrs. O. E. Outcalt
will sing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
SALE OF MOUNT IDA.

The deeds for the sale of the Mount
Ida tract of laud northwest OF this city,
belonging to the Richard Lloyd estate,
To a syndicate of western capitalists were
signed today. 1t is said that the new
owners will form a company, and de"
velop the property, dividing it Into villa
sites and greatly improving 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
DEoREEsoFOR DIVORCE.

In the Corporation Court today 10 the
case of Eimore E. Bernsdor6 IS. Lucia
e. Berusdolfi a Gual decree for divorce
was granted the plaintiff on the ground
of desertion.
Laura B. Scully was also today gran :
ed q decree OF absolute divorce from her
husband, Wm. o. Scully, on The ground
af deaertiOu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says: II have
only taken four doses Of YOUR Kidneys and
Bladder pills and they have done for me
more than any other medicine has ever done:
Mr.. Blrber refers to DeWiti's Kidney and
Bladder Pills". They are sold by W. F.
Creighton & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
v..th., probabilities.

For this section temperature about 10 de-
urees. Sunday increasing cloudines, snow or
rain End warmer in the afternoon or nighT
Nght 10 fresh north 10 northesstwindS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

The republican committee of this
congressional district met this afternoon
at Ssrepts Hall, in this city, and ad-
iourned to meet March 9,when delegates
to the Chicago convention will be elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

have established pretty big reputation
for "Hot IS BlaEes," both here and in Wash
inKtou, but l am not selling Houeradish
aloae. If you really wont quality come 70
market and ask for "Auth's" products.
They've the finest obtsinSble anywhere.
sylvan B ondheim. city market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

Money can be saved by buying year
Shoes at MarshalPs, 422 King strsst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

All want the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at ]. A. Marshall
& Bros, 422 King street. noS2l tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
FOR SALE.


An upright PIANO in good conditiez.
Address ]. R. A., care Of Gazette. feb6 81
NOTICE Tie regular meeting Of Camp n.
~ D. Corse, Sons Of Confederate Veter ne,
will be held at Confederate Hall, sos Prince
street, on MONDAY. the 10th, at 80 p M.
All veterans aud ladies Of the Confederacy
are invited at p. ~. 10 hear Mr.. Jos. Psdeet',
who YVES present at the time James W. JACK
son and Col. Ellsworth we're killed.
BIZ order Of toe Commandant.
feb8 Ct c. W. O'MEARA, Adlutant.
LEADBEATER'S EMULSION Of PUbs
E0RW EGIAN COD LIVER OIL complnea
with hyDcphosphites Of lime and soda. -Four
zee. o5tce oostle ~ oepts. For sal9 oy
F. 8. LEADBEATER = SOM
Pe1Fa-1,1D FVAPORATED APPLES, just
received by - U AiADo~N'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
Decorations.

Here yol will find the largest as.
sortment OF ali kinds of Decorations
Tor the 22d, such as American Flies,
Festooning. streamers Shields aud
Starr. Flags OF all sizes, both hunt
ing and. cotton. lion Flag Hold
ers. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

Broken lots OF Ladies' Fine Shoes at
about balf price. ]. A. Marshall & Bro.
422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
Local Matters.

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises tomorrow at $3.50 q. n; and ss~
b;20. High water at 1:23 q. M. and lso'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

Some broken sizes in Hess shoes 20
and Sc grades, $3.50 get them, II you
are quick. Marshall, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08
STATIONERY GOODS.
VALENTINES.

We bave on display the largest aud
han5somtst sSsortments ever be-
fore shown in this city, RAJ giug in
prices from lc TO $500. No other
store ever handles such q variety as
can be seen here. By placing a
small deposit your choice will be laid
aside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

An upright PIANO in good conditisr
Address J. r. A., care Of Gazette. feb6 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-08

Ice Skates Of the Klipper KIub va.
Fiety, slso tn, Union Hardware.
These Skates are considered very
good. Prices ranging from 75c %
81. 80 per pair.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
NEW RIFLE STANDS TEST be,
FORE soclETY's OFFICERS.
Click Of Hammer and Thud Of Bullet
Only Sounds In Firing Rifle Dur.
Ing Denomination by Hiram
Maxim. the Inventor.

New York-ln absolute silence. save
for the sharp. short click of the rifle
hammer as II fell and tho thud Of
the impact Of the bullet on the target.
Hiram Percy Maxim repeatedly dis.
charged his noiscless firoarm.
Using a stack Of old directories as n
mark. Mr.. Maxim demonstrated TO Al.
fred Wagstar. president. and the board
OF managers OF tho American Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Ami.
mails the possibilities Of the new
weapon. a % callber rifle.
His demonstration was given IN the
Offices OF the society nt Twenty.sixth
street and Madison avenue at the re-.
quest OF members of the board Of
managers. who are seeking n slaugh.
tcring weapon that will XIII without
causing pain. Heretofore firearms
have been impossible on account Of
the loud report
Mr.. Maxim's silcncer comprises a
series Of aluminium cells. fitted with
interior equipment that automatically
cuts on the powder gases from sud
den escape after the bullet has passed
from the rife barrel The gases es'
cape slowly. and consequently without
noise. through silence cells" fitted 10
the rife barrel.
Experiments are soon to be made
by officers OF the bureau Of ordnance
In the army with n silent rife the
inventor has made for military sharp
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
CAN HARDLY WAIT TO WE'D.
Widow Wants to Marry Fifth Man Be.
fore Fourth 10 Buried

Baltimore, Md.-The nth wedding
Of the widow OF John Ludwig Ernest
Janecko was 10 have taken place re-.
Gently. preceding the funeral OF her
fourth husband. which was held day
later, but she was finally persuaded
20 postpone Il until after the obse.
qules.
Janecke. who was GO years old and
n veteran Of three German wars. died.
His home was In Towson, Baltimore
county. He wore Ave medals awarded
by the German government for BRAY.
cry as a soldier In the Schleswf,, Hol.
stein war, the war between Prussia
and Austria. and the Franco German
war. The funeral was conducted by
the Kruger bund. OF which he was a
member.
Friends OF the veteran were as.
founded to learn that the widow had
actually obtained a license to make
George Frederick Peter, septuagen'
arlan. her NTH husband. Upon learn
ing that the wedding was to take
place day after Janecke's death.
these friends Indignantly protested.
and the widow consented 10 postpone
her marriage until a week after tho
veterans burial. The widow married
her FIRST husband on his deathbed.
She says she does not consider mar
riage u failure.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
STOPS TRAIN TO SAVE KITTEN.
Crowd Gathers About Engineer to See
What Had Happened.

Cincinnati, - "Biny" Holmes, big,
brawny, and smoke and gieasebe.
grimed. is the hero OF halfhundred
women and children who live in the
vicinity OF Elsinore avenue and the
tracks Of the Cincipatl, Lebanon a
Northern railroad
Holmes is an engineer for the C.,
l.. & ~, and when he stopped his en-,
gino and freight cars attached to save
the life OF kitten he added a good
deed TO the long list OF them TO his
credit and ran the risk OF losing his
job
The tender heart OF the engineer
and little black and white kitten
held mp tra0lc on the road for nearly
30 minutes but nobody made a pro.
test when they learned that the delay
was caused by the engineer saving the
life Of kitten.
Holmes engine was approaching the
crossing at Elslnore avenue about
$3.50 at a fair speed, when Holmes dis
covered kitten that had wandered
out OF an office walking on the track.
Holmes never killed a cat or any
other creature In his life, and he didn't
intend to begin at this late date, so
he threw on the reverse,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
Representative Porter Of New York
unearths the Document.

Niagara Falls, n. Y.-Representatiye
Peter a. Porter has found the will OF
s. sieur de La Sale. the French dis
coyerer, who launched the first vessel
which sailed the great lakes, The
document Is undoubtedly the first VIII
made by a white man disposing OF
property In the new world, This Is a
translation OF the will;
Robert Cavalier Esquire, sieur de
La Sale seigneur and gouvenor OF
Fort Frontenac In New France-con'
sidering the great dangers and con
tinual perils In which the voyages |
undertake engage me, and wishing to
acknowledge as much as am able
the great obligations which | owe to
NJ Francois Plet, my cousin. for the
signal services which he has rendered
20 me In my most pressing necessities,
and because II Is through his assist
ance that | have preserved 10 this
time Fort Frontenac against the eff
forts which were made to deprive me
OF II, | have given, granted, and trans
ferred, and give, grant, and transfer
these presents TO the said NJ, Plet In
case OF my death.
The seigniory and property of the
ground and limits Of the said Fort
Frontonac and It's depending lands and
all my rights in the country OF the
MiAmis. Illinois and others TO the
south, together with the establishment
which 10 in the country OF the Mi
Amis. in the condition which It shall
b at the time Of my death, Of the
Niagara and all the others which |
may have founded there, together with
all barges, boats and great boats, NOV,
able and immoyables, rights and priyl.
leges, rents. lands, buildings and other
things belonging TO me which shall be
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03


was famlllarly known TO his intlmates.
Hut tho fortune had conditions at.
tached, conditions that were "a beast.
ly bore, don't you know"
Old Peter had been one Of the old
settlers OF PlumyIlle: his son had
been born there and married there.
and "Dlckey" had first seen the light
OF day at the same place Bu with
tho increase Of fortune "Diekey's"
mother had developed society lean.
ings, and she had taken hickey"
east whore she could dabble in the
edges Of the society sea, and "nckoy"
had grown up In the ATMOSPHERE OF
Saratoga and Newport. with 40 occa.
sional visit TO London when IN, "sea.
SON was on
When II came TO the question OF a
university nothing short OF oxford
would answer; all America was too
provincial TO he thought OF. So IL was
that he spent the greater part OF his
teens and neRred his majority n Eng.
land, at all times n willing STUDENT OF
English snobhery.
II was with considerable disgust
that Dlckcy read the letter from his
American lawyers warning hin that
II he wished TO have the handing OF
his grandfather's money after his
twcnty'ntth birthday II would W nee
essary to comply with the old gentle.
mans expressed command that he
spend each Of his birthdays from his
twenty first 10 his twenty,hfth In his
native town Of Plumyille
"A heastly bore, don't you now, "
said Dickcy, as he read the letter for
the third time 81 say now, why could
not the old codger have left that out -
II was on the nrst OF July that
Dlckey arrived at Plumyllle, monoole
brilliantly checked trousers. white
spats, walking stick and all the other
essentials without which life IN Lon
don would be scarcely worth theuying
Plumyllle Just at that time wa very
much imbued with spirit Of PATRIOT
ism, and looked at everything English
very much as the audience look, upor
the villain In the show. The town wa,
going TO celebrate. and they were go
ing to do It on very big scae-fol
Plumyille, Everything had been ar
ranged for with the exception Of IN,
evenings fireworks when the sub
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
GUN SHOT Is NOISELESS.

this gun only the report has TO DO
overcome. but In an army weapon
must start farther back and first over.
come the sound Of the falling ham.
mer. To do this In turn requires a
change In the cap Of the cartridge so
that II may be discharged with shove
instead Of a snap"
II was through his study OF the au.
tomobile and the problem Of reducing
the noise Of It's machinery that MIR,
Maxim hit upon the principle Of con.
s,ructlng gun that could be fired
without noise.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATION
ATTRACTIONS

The committee on arrangements OF
tho Plumyille Fourth Of July celebra-
tion, announce the engagement OF .
GENUINE ENGLISH LION.
The only one In captivity In this
country. lie will be- securely Gagged.
and will provide entertainment by
roaring when his tail Is twisted
DO NOT FAIL TO SEE 1T.
The admission price will be Is cents,
when Fourth Of July morning
dawned. a large size tent was one OF
the features OF the grounds on which
the celebration was to be held. Across
Il In large letters was the sign;
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03

scribed funds began TO run low. and
It seemed as though Plumyllle's cele-
bration was not destined TO wind up
In blaze OF glory. Rather. that was
the way II seemed before Dlckey's ar.
rival.
The finance committee OF the cele.
bration felt that he should and would
provide the needed funds for the flre
works. and the chairman waited upon
him at once and preached the subject.
what Dickey said to the chairman
that officlRl did not repeat. but he did
report TO the committee that the funds
for the fireworks would be forthcom.
Ing. and the town paper contained tho
following notice on the morning Of tho
third:
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
Gversns Gulosy On independence Ball

DEED which neither France nor England. Greece nor
Rome. ever witnessed was done In Independence Hall,
In the citp OF Philadelphia deed that cannot be
matched in the hlslon OF the world That old Hall
should forever be kept sacred as the scene Of such
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03

decd let Inc fdns OF heaven ds lcnl It's FOOT dnd Inc
Of winter beat soilp Us door AS each successive
generation OF those who have been benefited bu the great Decd
ton made within It's walls shall make their pilgrimage that
shrine then think unseemu to call rs walls salvation
and rs gates praise duDord Everett.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
THE ENGLISH LloN-HEAR 1T
RoARi

The curiosity Of the visitors and
the townspoople was at white heat,
and they fiocked into the tent as soon
as II was opened.
There was Dickey In a hastily con
structcd cage. securely bound down on
all fours. properly arrayed In his
checked trousers. white spats. with his
monocle fastened securely In place
and himself decorated with bushy
tail. The chairman's young hopeful,
garbed In continental uniform and
cooked hat was operating the tail.
piece This was but a doubled strand
OF rope fitted around Dickeys stom.
ach so tightly that when given an
extra twist or two II became torture
TO the victim, and produced the prom
ised roar.
The crowd went wild with delight
at the novelty Of the entertainment
while Dickey roRred, and howled, and
swore. and vowed vengeance upon
Plumyille and the entire nation.
The 800 worth OF fireworks with
which Plumyille wound up its celebra'
ton were promptly paid for when the
bill was presented Dickey spent his
birthday In bed in the town hospital,
and has not been heard from since the
day following, though the fame OF
PlumVille's British lion has spread
from ocean TO ocean. should he fail
10 return for his birthday this year,
the town will be able TO replace the
present hospital with a more commodi'
Gus structure out OF the old gentle
mans fortune which II inherits
should Dickey not meet the conditions
Of the will
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
La Sales Will Has Been Found.

found there; willing these presents.
for my testament and declaration in
the manner In which ! ought to make
II, such being my last will as above.
written by my hand and signed by my
hand after having read Il and again
read H.
Made at Montreal the eleventh day
Of August, 1881.
CAVALIER DE LA SALE.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
Roar of the
British Lion
BY
WRIGHT a. PATTERSON

len old Peter Brown died
he left his fortune-a very
stable one-to his grand.
son, =. Chawley Brown. as
the young man signed II,
or "Dlckey" brown aa he
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1908-08-12
HEAVY RAINFALL
FLOODS HOT SPRINGS

Reports from Hot Springs snow that
Hood conditions similar TO those expe.
rienced in Prescott and vicinity have
prevailed. No permanent or material
damage was done, however, TO the prom.
erty of the Castle Hot Springs Com.
pany, although those in charge of the
extensive improvements there were
kept on the anxious seat while the tire.
mendous downpour lasted. While in.
convenient effects sometimes follow
there unusual precipitations, they serve
useful purpose in suggesting what
protection is necessary for tae better.
ments already made, and Indicating
to what extent it is safe to purpose
the extensive plans for the improve.
ment Of their property that the Castle
Hot Springs Company has under way
and in contemplation.
Old-timers here, who were familiar
with conditions at the Springs before
the present improvements were made.
can appreciate the difficulties of mold
ing intact the large area Of ground tina,
has been wrenched from the desert
and made a veritable oasis, under con.
ditions that sometimes prevail during
the summer rainy season.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1908-08-12
w. d. BAKER NEW HEAD
OF CITY SCHOOLS

Doubtless some of the people of Pres.
colt will be surprised to know that
Prof Wood, who occupied the superln.
tendency of the Prescott schools and
was under contract 10 return for the
coming school year, has written the
Board from san Diego asking that nls
contract be cancelled and he be per.
mitted to resign. 1t seems tnat his
wifo's health was not Of the best here
nor was his own. The board nas %
quiesced in his request.
On canvassng the field for 4 sue.
cessor to Prof. Wood the board fou
itself fortunate in having man at
work and with the training fully fitting
hand with experience in this line of
him for tue position. This man being
none other than our fcllowtownsman,
Mr.. w, ID. Baker, whose lively interest
in the schools and efficient work ON the
school board has contributed much TO
bringing the Prescott schools TO their
present state of efficiency.
Mr.. Baker on the acceptance of
Prof. Wood 5 resignation Immediately
retired from the board and his place
was filled by Supt jolly, who appoint
ed as Mr.. Bakers successor Mr.. H. u.