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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
LEG OUT OFF.

A young man claiming Chattanooga,
Tenn, as his home passed through thi;
city on his way to Maryland Saturday
and reported that George Lloyd, OF this
city, who left here with Robbins circus
had his leg cut of ct Norfolk a day q
two ago while unloading a 15'ton wagon
It is said that the manager of the circus
was compelled to make arrangements foi
the boys care before the circus was al
lowed 10 vscate the city. 1t will be re-
membered that two young men BY the
name of Lloyd and Smith left this city
with the circus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
LOCAL BREvITIES.

The Alexandria Chamber Of Commerce
will meet tonight.
"Jsck" Harrison, well known In this
.sc,ion of the state, died suddenly ID
Warrsnton yesterday.
A valuable fox terrier was killed yes
teOdsy afternoon on Union street n ear
Fi,htown by a shifting engine OF the
Southern Railway.
The Sunday school OF the Second
Presbyterian Church will observe rAlly
dsv exercises October rs. An interes =
inc programme is being prepared ioi
the occasion.
The eleven Of the Episcopal High
School Saturday afternoon defeated tue
Central High School BY score oil IL 70
0. The game was played on the GROUNDS
of the High School team.
A musical will be given at The NOR
ton Memor al on Wednesday, Octooer
18th st D. M, under the auspices
The Good Shepherd Mission Guild. Inc
proceeds are to be used Tor Inc comP'e'
ton of the parish hall.
The funeral of Benjamin Saith, col
cred, took place from his late home on
south Fairfsx street this morning at IL
O. clock and was largely attended, many
white people paying respect to Dis
memory.
I A thief about midnight SATURDAY
night entered the yard Of Bernard l.
Purcell, on Prince street, and stole an
empty basket Mr.. Purcell saw W. the .. 10 o,
nuder, and fred one shot at him as S h
lretreated through back gate Int
thief had removed bis shoes upon enter
ing the yard and left them in bis flight
The Hess kind is the btst kind. Ihel
wear where others fail. We are Sol'
agent, fer the famous Hess shoe iof Wep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
TWO WOMEN FIGHT.

Maggie Baker and Bessie Marshall,
young colored women, became engaged
10 fight 10 q house on north Henry
street last Saturday night, during which
bottles we're used as weapons. The
Baker woman was compelled to 90 to
the Alexandra Hospital to have
wound on her head dressed. Oficera
Gill and Knight arrested the women
and they we're brought before the 10
lice Court this morning when they we're
fined $40 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
GRAND JURY FOR WEDNESDAY

The grand jury summoned for Wed
nesdsy 10 the Corporation Court IS IS
follows: Messrs. o. B. Swan, Frank ,.
Harper, Louis Bendheim, E. E. Lswler,
W. B. Smoot, Ohas. P. Waller, Il. r.
Acton, VIM. E. Balm and B. Baer, jr.
About seven cases will be presented to
the jury for examination.
Tue fall term of the court will be
opened tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
RELEASED.

Chss. 0. Bowles, colored, who was ar
rested Oc.ober 7th on suspicion Of being
connected with the murder OF a police
man 10 Portsmouth, Va, some time ago,
was released this morning. Every test
was applied to bis case, but it was found
he was limo cent of this charge, hence bis
release,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
SALE BEGAN TODAY.

The sscri6ce sale advertised BY Bern
heimer & Co., 10 take place today hs;
started and the store has been crowded
withIpeople getting unprecedented values
Seasonable wearing apparel will De
sacrificed during the next few days and
now is the time to get what you want
ct your own price Each customer re-
ceiyes the same courteous treatment
which has msde the store q popular
1olaca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
REPORTED AGROUND.

The Norfolk steamer has reported that
a two topmsst schooner is sgrount OIL
Port Tobacco creek. The vessel Ia lying
easy and 1t is understood that owing to
the fact that the tide YVES unusually high
when the schooner ran aground, it will
be impossible TO float her for some time
owing to the prevailing northwest Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
n1En AT HOSPITAL.

John T. Boothe, sixty-fve years Of
AGE. died Saturday night at the Alexand-
ris Hospital OF heart disease. The de-
ceased was born in England, and recent
" came from Pittsburg to Accotink'
Fairfax county, where be made his nome
His funeral took place st 2 O'CLOCK t'day
from Pohick Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
FIKN MEETING.

A called meeting Of Alexandra Lodge
of Ellis was held Saturday night at
which it was decided to attend the
funeral of ex-Msyor Henry Strauss
10 body. The pallbesrers were select
ed to represent the order, as will be
seen in connection with the funeral
notice,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
TRUSTEE APPOINTED.

Mr.. Charles Bendheim was today sp'
pointed trustee by Walter U. Varoey,
referee in bankruptcy in the case OF
the American LOktile Company. DE
qualified by giving the necessary bond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

You take Kodol just for little while whe 4
Won have slight attacks of Indigestion, and
Won take it Just little longer in ord to get
relief from severe attacks of Indigestion r
Nervous Dyspepsia. Try Kodol today. Sold
by W.T. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

Ladies! "Why MT be comfortable"
Buy The Red Cross shoe. 1t bends
with the foot j. A. Msrshall & Bro.
422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

Gents You want 10 see our Wal
Streets. Patent Kid Blucher and Buttor
Shoe. The Sc kind at 81 j. a. Mar
snail & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
Eating House.

Meals cooked to order. Regular elnner 20
cents. Mrs. FANNIE CoOk' Faifia 10 o' ..
entrance 70 Market building, ocS''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

Buster Brown Shoes for children are
the cheapest becsuse they wesr t"ice as
lono end are the best. J. A. Marshall
4 Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

RS-LYNNHAVENS on half
shell; BROILED on toast; CHAF1NG
DISHES. Bnlrs Celebr tied Single Erie |
at the OPERA HOUSE CAFE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

For this section fair tonight ana 1aes slas,
colder, with heavy frost tonighEhsn' W ireSn
north TO northeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

La Grippe is lost in oblivion when a few dose
~ orShon are taken. 10c and Csc boxes, at
Vi S"' "'- Es. LFADREATER 4 SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
Coke Domestic
Coke

All kinds Of Coal, Wood and Coke. Bes
qnality an | prompt delivery at bottom prices
Phone 95. DEW AlTCHES0N, l7 south
ROYAL STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

TANGIERS and HERRING RUNS OF
half shell at the ELKTON tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

Celebrated ELKTcN SINGLE FRIED
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at sos and sets at o;zA'
Iigh water At Ia. % a. m. and 1893 p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

Ok ,acks choice COFFEEs received, to be
'io'A'' J. c. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

The Hess kind is the btsi kind. They
wear where others fail. We are sole
agent, fer the famous Hess shoe for men'
] A. Marshall & Bro 4?2 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12

Selected LARGE PRUNEs and Choice
Eysporated APPLES just received By
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
GOVERNMENT DOUBTS :
 EXISTENCE OF JAP PLOT

Manila, Oct. 12-That the United States government doubts the exist ence of any plot on the part of the Japanese to capture the vessels of the Atlantic fleet is evidenced by the fact that the fleet this morning departed from this port, Ostcnsibly for Japan. Report received here from San Fran cisco giving the details of the alleged plot caused the greatest cxcitemdnt and for time it was believed tliat the fleet wauld go directly home from here.
 So far as public knowledge gss, the commander of the fleet has re- ceivcd no official communication con corning tho alleged plot, and unless the fleet sailed under scaled orders that will direct it elsewhere the war vessels of the United States navy will shortly be anchored in a Japan csc port.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
NEWS THAT IS NEWS

When Rev. F. P. Newton of the Episcopal church of Valdez announced that if Valdez men did not attend church more numcrously he would transfer his ministrati tions to CordOva he probably aid not suspect that to Alaska newspapers he was giving an item which goes all the way round with changes at every repetition.
 Several papers affirm that the min ister had just come into Alaska and was looking for place a little less wicked than Solom, where he could at least get block of five righteous men; that Valdez looked barren to him and he applied the test to Cor doYa with worse results. These newspapers are now wondering what the preacher will do next.
 Nearly all these interested papers say Valdez never had minister be- fore this late arrival appeared on the scene and they are filled with more or less of ghoulish glec to think that Valdez and Cordova combined lack religion enough for one preacher to nourish. The Prospector takes pleas ure in stating that for many years Valdez has always had at least one minister and generally two. The Catholics and Episcopalians have each an active society with q priest and minister in respective charge. The Congregationalists have a Sun day School. The Episcopalian min jster goes to Cordova once month because the town has enough Valdez people to SOW the seeds of religion there.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
YOUTHS STEAL AND
 FLEE INTO CANADA

Grand Rapids, Oct. 9-Filled with the ideas they obtained from the earnest perusal of dime novels, Dem ny Mass, aged 10, and Fred Pain,, aged 14, yesterday stole merchandise valued at $500 and placing it in a launch set forth ior Canadian terri tory. The merchant whose goods were taken from the warehouse gave the alarm few hours after the lads had started out in the launch, and officers set out in persuit.
 Early this morning the officers saw the launch moored to Canadian terri tory but they dispensed with the formality of obtaining requisition papers and captured the young thieves and brought them home. The boys arc of respectable families
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
LAD WITH AN AXE
 ATTACKS FATHER

Tacoma, Oct. 9-Only the presence of policeman prevented, this morn ing, the murder of Patrick Needham who was attacked by his 13-year old son, James, armed with an axe. The elder Needham is suffering from q bad cut inflicted on the thigh by his desperate offspring, and the lad is in jail.
 Needham's son is an incorrigible lad, and has been in numerous scrapes. The most recent, prior to the trouble he is now in, caused his father to announce his intention to have the boy arrested. The boy urged, pleaded and threatened but to no avail and the father sent for q police officer.
 As the police officer was taking young Necdham from the )atter's home, the father followed them into the yard and for moment engaged the officer in conversation. Young Necdham took advantage of the Op- portunity thus presented and, break ing away from the officer, seized an axe and attacked his father.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
FAMILY QUARREL
 CAUSES 5 DEATHS

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 9-Belicving that his wifc's relatives are responsible for the fact that she had left him, John Richardson rf thia city this morning shot and killed his aisLcr-in- law, Miss Josephine Cromwell, her father, Silaa Cron,W cit, and then blew out his own brains. Th" shooting was done in the Cr5mwcn homo.
 Mrs. Richardson and her husband had, for long time, been unable to get along together ard q few months ago she left him. r. friends, Rich ardson had stated that had itnot been for the advice of her father and sis ter his wife would have returned to him. Richardson ou several occa- "icns had threatened to be rcvenged upon his wifc's relatives.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
GIRL IS FOUND DEAD
 AND LOVER IS IN JAIL

Wadsworth, Ohio, Oct. I0-Ora Lee, beautiful young woman was foully murdcrcd sometime between II o'clock last night and carly this morning. At 7o'cIocll this morning the body of the young woman, bull let hole the head, was found lying by the roadside. ThCrc was nothing to indicate that a struggle had taken place, and the nature of the wound indicates that death was instantan- eOus.
 Shortly after thc discovery of the body, Gus Rascr, who has been con sidered the sweetheart of tho girl, was arrested and is now in jail ac- cuscd of having murdered her. The last seen of Miss Lee was last night when she started to go home from q dance which she had attended ac- cOmpanicd by Rager. During the evening the sweethCartS quarreled. and shortly after Miss Lee started for home Rascr departed from thc hall. When arrested Rascr was noticabIy ill al ease and tho officers are con f. dent that he committed the crime.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
MRS. CLAYTON ERE
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Philadelphia, Oct. 1C-Mrs Clay ton Erb, whose husband, Capt. Clayton Erb, was murdered recently, and who is in jail on suspicion that she had something to do with the crime, at. tempted to hang herself in her cell this morning. She was discovered by one of the jailerS and cut down in time to save her life She used her skirt to suspend herself from bar in her cell, and in q few moro min utes her purpose would have been accomplished,
 Mrs. Alice Boiscl, sister of Mrs. Erb, yesterday confessed to the mur- der of Capt. Erb, but the officers are inclined to doubt the truth of the confession and strongly suspect that Mrs. Erb is the guilty one. Tho mur. der came as the result of Mrs. TIrb instituting divorce proceedings.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
WIDOW DENIES THAT
 HUSBAND DIED SUICIDE

Additional details of the death of Dr. II. E. Pratt were obtained from Mrs. Pratt, who is an outgoing pas sengcr on the steamer Bertha. The doctor died on September 13 at the A. c. Company's station on Iniamna bay from the effects of an overdose O morphine. He had been an occasion al user of this opiatc, which he took to alleviate pain, for years past, but whether the fatal dose was taken vol untarily or through error as to quan tity, is not known. His friends can think of no reason why he should commit self destruction, and rather doubt the suicide theory.
 Dr. Pratt was well known III the part of Alaska He practiced medicine at Kodiak, Unga and other places, but for the past season was engaged in working placer claims on the Chulitna river. in the interior back Of Illiamna bay.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
P|LLORY PLACE FOR
 HENEY SAYS HEARST

San Francisco, Oct. t2--W William R. Hearst, in an address delivered here Saturday night paid his compliments to Prosecutor Heney, of graft case fame, Previously Heney had sent to the editor challenge to participate In joint debate and during the latter's address he explained why he had re- fused by declaring that no one of res- probability desires to meet Honey in debate, or in any other manner, and that Heney should be forced to talk from q pillory, where, according to the editor, he belongs.
 Aside from his reference to Honey tho speech of Mir. Henrst was in com plete accord with the speeches he has been making throughout the country. The meeting was largely attended and tho speaker was alternately cheered and missed.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
RED HOT SPOON AIDS
 PRISONERS TO ESCAPE

Oregon City, Oct. 12-Using soup spoon to further their efforts, John Bowers and Arthur Clark last night made their escape from the county jail and today they are being hunted by several posses. Their escape was not discovered until this morning.
 Bowers and Clark secreted spoon from the dishes accompanying their supper, and this spoon heated to q white heat by the flame of a gas jet close to their cell, sufIlced to melt the bars sufficiently to permit of them being so bent as to make space for the men to escape.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
FATHER A CORPSE
 GIRL WEOS SLAYER

Adrian, Mich., Oct. 12-Her father lying corpse in the road, dead at the hand of the man she loves, SalIie Beasley this morning was married to Jordan Swain; now she is alone in a room in q hotel and at the portals of the county jail amob is clamoring for the life of her husband. The tragedy isthe out come of the elopement of she who is now Mrs. Swain and he who is now her husband.
 Adam Beasley was one of the most respected farmers in this part of the country and he objected to his daugh. ter receiving the attention of Swain. Early this morning Swain and the girl met short distance from the lattcr's home and started for town with the intention of getting married. In some manner the father learned of his daughters act and started in pcrsuit.
 Beasley came upon the eloping pair about four miles from town and ordered his daughter to return with him. This she refused to do and ac- cording to the story told by both the girl and her husband, the father drew q revolver and ordered Swain to put the girl from the carriage in which the two were riding. Swain, instead, drew his own revolver and started to drive on when Bealey fired. Swain returned the fire and the old man fell mOrtally wounded.
 The murderer and giri continued to town, were married and were in room in hotel, waiting until train time, when the sheriff appraised of the crime by Il neighbor who chanced upon Beasley, made the arrest. Beas- ley died while telling the story of the affair and his neighbor spread broad cast the news of the shooting, the re- suit being the attempt to take Swain from the jail and lynch him.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
THE PRosPECToR SPECIAL . EDITION
(CordovR AlaSkan)

The Valdez Prospector is planning to issue a big special edition in which pen pictures of the many resources of the town will be drawn for the pur- pose of advertising the town as q desirable place to invest and build homes.
 Whatever else may be said of the people of Valdez they are hustlers and there is nothing in the world more admired than the spirit of ''get up and get" in either an individual or town.
 Even Cordova with all her natural advantages over Valdez and other cities of the Alaskan coast cannot afford to sit down and dream of d future ci5y with such people as the Valdezians for her competitors. Cor dova should not attempt to "distanccn Valdez by doing anything to hold her back, but she should buckle on the armor of honest emulation and hoe out her own TOW.
 What Alaska needs is to be better understood by the people of the states and nothing is more valuable for that purpose than printers ink used to tell the truth concerning this country. The Prospcctor's special edition will do much to educate the people con corning Alaska and while Valdez will receive particular attention, all Alas ka will be benefited.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
vandais Attempt to Rain Mine

Tombstone, Arizona, Oct. t2--some person or persons having erudge againstthe management of tho Tomb stone Consolidated Miners Compauv attempted last night to blow up the big water tank erected on tho com pany's property, and of vital neces- sity to the company's operations, By amiracle nono of the employees were injured althougf big quantity of dynamite was used. The com. pany's detectives are today. making efforts to discover tho identity of the perpetrators of the act.
 l--aa aaa
 Sergeant CuIpepper of Fort Lisoum. who has beon on hunting trip on the Kenai peninsula, returned on the Bertha. While in Seward CnJpepper was by the Seward base ball toam. presented with handsome watch charm, for services rendered by him the last game between Valdez end Seward.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
Pete cashmau IS A Father.

Pete Cashman, mining magnate, real estate baron and other things too numerous to mention has increased tho scope of his holdjngsto the extent that he is now q father, 4 cable an- nouncing the arrival of girl was re- ceived yesterday afternoon from Crescent City, California, where Mrs. Cashman now is. By nature Mir. Cashman is q boomer and SO in his ex,lberance be displayed to his friends what purported to bea cable annonnc. ipg the arrival of twins, an cxagger- ation of one.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
LAIRD OF SklBB0 AND
 MRS. SAGE CONTRIBUTE

New York, Oct, t2 The treasurer of the republican campaign fund was agreeably surprised this morning by tho arrival of chocke from Andrew Carnegie and from Mrs Russell Sage. The Carnegie check calls for payment to the treasurer of s2O,00o, and that from Mrs. Sage is for si ,oOO
 The checks were accompanied by letters from each Of tho donors, ox. pressing good wiahos for the success of the republican party at the polls.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

The accounts published in the Sc- attle Times and in the Post-Intcllgcnc- CT of the scrap with the Japanese poachers in Valdez stated that the Japs are imprisoned in the Congregational church. Now look for some of the friends Of Miss Benedict to point with pride to this sacrilege as evidence of heathenish conditions in Alaska. Nobody can ever tell them that the building ceased to be used as q church several years ago.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
MAN SEEKS DEATH
 FOR FAMILIES SAKE

St. Louis, Oct. 12-S Suffering from q lingering illness and believing that he would never recover, at the same time realizing that his family was be- ing impoverished by the expense of his treatment, August Figi this morn. ing took his own life, using broken bottle to acoomulish his purpose. He left q letter explaining the motive ac- tuating the deed, and asked tho for givness of his wife and children.
 Bigi was tradosman fn small way aud had accumulated compe- tency whom he was takon i'll. As weeks went by and he grew no better he became deepsndent although his wife and three {childreu did all in their power to keep him cheerful. Of late some member of the family has tried to be with him at all times but this morning be was alone for a few moments and smashing medi. cine bottle he gaslted bis throat with one of tho fragmeDAg.
 .l
 J. A. Bourke Of tho standard Cop. per O., operating at LandIock bay is in Valdez,
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
ANDREW X. BEATSON IS
 NOW A MARRIED MAN

Andrew K. Beat8on. owner of the famous Bcatson copper mine, is now the head of family, having on Wed. nc8day last been united in marriage to Mrs. Flora McD onald, of Seattle. The wedding ceremony was performed by Commissioner Crandall in La touche.
 They who aye now Mir. and Mrs. Ecataon became acquainted last year whom Mrs. Mcdonald came to La toucho for visit. The announce ment comes as surprise to tho Val dez friends of Mir. Bcatson.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
Bufg1ar Mufdefs patrofman

Seattle, Oct. 12- F. E Hand, merchant patrolinnn was murdered early this morning by burglar wlio
 was interrupted as he was engaged in forcing an entrance into the Fed eral saloon. The murderer escaped and thorc is no clue ae to his identity.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15

Somebody sent out from Valdez last month the statement that q bliz- gard was blowing in the interior. The P-I said the blizzard was in Valdez and the story kept travelling. In re- ality gentle drizzle prevailed in Val dez at the time of the alleged blizzard.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-10-15
Cutter Rush Arrives rn seattie

Seattle, Oct. 12-Tbc revenue cut ter Rush arrived from the western coast of Alaska this morning. The Rush will probably spend the winter around Puget sound.