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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
LOCAL RREVI1IES.

The house and LOT on the west side Of
Pitt street, between Cameron suc Queen,
advertised to be sold at public auction
tomorrow, have been Withdrawn.
The game of baseball to have ,beeu
played yesterday evening between the
mines composed Of lawyers and business
men was postponed. bat those who gath.
cred on the ground got up a game aud
played anyway.
Charles Johnson, colcred, arrested
Wednesday for stealing goods from ca's
Standing in the Potomac yards north OF
this city, was today turned over to the
county authorities for trial. Sjme OF
the goods stolen were recovered by Or
ficer Young who found them in john
sons house In this city.
Col Gustave Lagercrantz is veteran OF
the Franco PrussSn war He is one OF thosa
hard headed, red-faced, loud voiced subjects
of "der Kaiter," who thinks inst the sun
rises and sets on ''miae Fsderland Oft in
the twilight glow OF a winters day he would
sit by his fireside and think OF tho e Curious
DAYS of his long past "wsnderjahr," VIII II he
followed the banner Of Bismarck, the iron
chancellor Of Deutschland, and once VIII
(never TO be forgotten occssionl they two
alone sat down to a luncheon Of those irrefir'
ibly delicious Auth Products from the Auth
Stand. and then-"Auf Wieder chen" Syl-
van Blondhe IN, the Auth Stand, City Mar
ket.
Oysters in all styles Fried Clans every
day SOC. per dozen. Clam soup. Monday
Wednesday and Friday. Fresh Porter on
draft. c. II. Il mmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
ANOTHER MURDER.

Ano,l er murder WAS added to Alex.
andta's annals Of crime about II
o'cbcx lat night when negro named
Henry Tucker shot aud killed q mem Der
of his race named Joseph Davis. The
saoo.ing took place 10 house No zoos
Fair'ax street extended, ACROSS the old
canal b5sln ohoIt distance north OF the
city limits.
The murderer fl d Immediately, pro-
ceeding, it Is said 10 the direction Of The
Potomac railroad ysrds. where, 1t is be-
lievsd he boarded train and got as far
as possible from the scene of the crime.
Alexandra policemen, when notified
OF lhs murder, proceeded to the house
aad eadeavored to locate Tucker, bat
his whafeabou;s could not be ascertain
ed. The murderer is r'preuted rs being
sbou, 80 years old, 5 feet 10 inches
high, dark and wearing moustsche.
O re foger OF his left hand is of and two
OF his trout teeth are out He wore an
oversll JACKET, dark psntalOOns and a
Steson hat.
bis description has been sent far ano
nesr, ADD every effort is being made by the
Alexandra city and county authorities
to locate the fugitive. The Washing
ton police department is also endeavor-
log to capture Tucker.
The motive for the murder is po'
positively known. Some say the diff
Guilty between the two men resulted from
a dispute over money matters. Others
however, believe woman was the prl
mary cause of the tragedy.
The murdered man, it is said, Is
native OF S)u;h OdrOlins.
DR.. 5. B Moore, the coroner, ordered
DAviss remains to be conveyed to De-
maine d S)n's undertaking establish
ment. The inquest will be held at {
O'Clock tonight.
Tbs following will be the jury: George
BrORn, John II. Fishsr, F. F. Msrbury
NJ ,urice wilkins, Martin E. Greene ant
FfaLk h. Harper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
BEAUTIFUL STORE.

The clothing store Of K'ufmsnn Bros,
4O5 King Streets one of the nsa'ts! aud
pret!iest 10 this city. The grand plate
glass Windows show eft the up'to-dsts
Clothing to q beneficial degree and q
glance at the interior will convince the
1ssser.by that master hand was present
In the purchasing and placing OF such
handsome fixtures. 1t is no more than
what can be expected ofsuch wlde-awAke
young men as Jerome aud Alex. Kauf'
mann, for they believe in letting the
people know what they sell and they
know there is no better medium than
this psper. The quality OF goods sold
by them speak for themselves In the
constsucy ora customer once gained
Success is bound 10 follow such attentive
business meB.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
EYES ON VIRGINIA.

II is said that ever since the president
visited this state and received such 8
cordial welcome, even to the extent oil
ensmoriDg a great many heretofore
democrats into the belief that be WAS 8
Moses aud had the key TO the promised
land, be has bad his eyes on Virginia.
Since the primary election for the nomi-
ration OF state officers the republicans,
with eyes like eagles aud appstites fol-
ofiice OF gluttonous nature, have not
lot sight of the fact that there were
more tban 80, 900 qualified voters who
did mt 20 to the polls, even though
considerable effort was made to get out
a foil vote. /, is understood that Presi-
dent Taft is anxious for the success Of
the republican candidate-Mr. Kent
and 10 this end will lend his aid aud
perhaps his presence to the campaign
this f,ll 10 this state. 1t is also said
that s)me Of the bright lights 10 the re-
publican party will be sent to Virginia
TO br;ax down the breastworks OF democ-
racy. To this end the leaders are get
ting together all the unfavorable criti-
cisms hesped on Judge Mann by the
democratic press in the heat of the last
campaign and will use them as coming
from the leading journals. They figure
tina, as 5000 voters failed to exercise
their right of franchise in the recent
primary, that twenty per cent OF those
who catered the primary and were
beaten will either bolt the ticket or stay
away from the polls. This, added TO
their present strength, they claim, will
guarantee the success of the republican
candidate. Ex-Postmaster Orupper,
who WAS nominated for state treasurer
at the recent republican convention at
Newport News, is saUguine Of the sue
cess Of the ticket nominated OF that con-
vPnliOn.
NJ, J.Armstesd Eggboru, the city chair
man. is alive to the situation, and pre-
dcls that Mr.. Kent will come to the
mountains with over 10000 plurality
lie does not say anything about after pass
Jog this poiut. He is On The alert, bow
ever, keeping his forces alive here In The
city and welcoming new recruits. While
1t may not be at all probable that there is
any danger of the success of the rePubli-
can party here this fall, it is well for the
democIats to be on their guard ss sue
cass c)mes TO some people and psrIies
like taief in the night. There are e.
tlmsblo gentlemen on the republican
ticket but if the record of most OF them
is scanned closely ii will be found that
they wtrs rocked 10 a democratic crsc!s,
nurs.d on dtmocrstic milk, but failure
to OBJ au positions sought for in that
party, has caused the milk to sour aud
they hsve Tipped in order TO get some
of the l0aves and fishes in the event Of
the SUCCESS of the republican party
dream, however, which will hardly 0.
feajz d-tbis time, at last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
UNLUOKY DAY.

Today is one OF the most unlucky, Sc
cordipg to the supersitlous, that can
como to pass. 1. Is Friday The l3.b,
and the combir alton, 1t is declared by
wiseacres, is enough to spell disaster.
Added TO this two full moons will ap'
pear this month, the first and last daya'
This Is unususl and bat adds to the COM
plicslion. So unlucky is the day, say
spectators, tfat the man who lives
through it can consider himself fortunate
and they add that left legs OF rabbits,
wearing socks inside out, telling the
truth and saying prayers, will only
sggravate ccudiiioIs. Some of the more
serious predict that ere the day is over
an earthquake will come. II one walks
one il liable ID stumble over a peanut
and break ones nose; If one boards a
car. the chances are that one will be
put of; since such man will find that
he left his nickel home In his other
/ trougeTs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
TRAIN WRECKED.

While speeding down grade st q rate
OF 40 miles sn hour the Southern Rail.
ways westinghouse hsttsnooga vesti-
bnled train, southbound, which left this
city midnight Wednesday, left the track
two miles west Of Midway, east Tenues'
SET at one O'Clock yesterday evening.
Tne engine turned over snd rolled 81
feet down banS, followed BY the mail
sod aggase sod express cars
As BY miracle nobody was killed,
bu. 10 people were injured, including
Engiueet a nuel Bash, Of ROCKVILLE,
who is believed to be ia'slly hurt. he
has ooe leg crushed aud hcle cut IN
bis head O:h,rs seriously Injured are
the ensile fireman, scalded; John D..
Shields, express messenger, hurt iuier'
nallN; Fay Price, postal clerk, crippled.
May Of the Passengers were shak n
up and received bruises snd scratch IS
Ihe engine and four cars ale com
pct wrecks. The coaches we're tirn Il
pieces without seriously iDjuring suy o
the passengers. Tue mail cars were
split 10 two and tt A)or buried 40 Zee
;ato cid. with Postal Clerks Z. w
'ay Price cliugiug to it.
that the GERS 10 front rolled
wsy Of the Pullman csr
iccoubts for the escape oil 81
isseugers. The wreck va
SPREADING rails.
" shoes at cost price TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
GRAND OPENING,

The msDag' msnt OF the Alexandra
Opera House announces to patrons and
the fun.loviOg public the formal open
ing of the vaudevil, season or Saturday
night. No money nor pains have been
spared in securing the beat talent for
this occasion. A high ella r 6ned and
up to.date show is promised all who may
attend. The Opera House during the
summer has been thoroughly renovated
and the interior newly painted. See
the advertisement elsewhere 10 the Ga
Zella
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
SMALLPOX.

A case Of smsllpox at the old Bad
dock House was reported this morning
to DR.. German, health officer, who ion
mediately qusrantined the place aud de-
manded that no visitors should be al'
lowed to enter the premises. He viii
vaccinste all the inmates Of the house
at once. The case is only a mild one spC
the patient, a young woman, is not toe
sick TO move about the house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
BREAKS THE RECORD.

L. is the pride of a farmer to excel 10
the quantity and quality OF the product
he briggs to market. He is rs proud OF
it as a yourgster is of his first pair OF
plut,. In Inc lire Of vegetables it can
be said that in the yard of the residence
of Mrs. Smah jenkins, on Prince street,
there is growing number OF vines OF
snap bears, some Of which are 80 inches
10 length. This seems remarkable, but II
L, na1eriheless true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
DANGEROUS WELL.

A deep well, around which blsck-ber-
~ bushes DOW grow, short distance
north vest of ST. Mays cemetery, q
locality visited by many people Of this
city, Is regarded with apprehension.
Young persons often leave Washington
street extended while on their way to
the cemetery and proceed In a westery
direction for the purpose of picking
black-terries. Slcb as are ignorant Of
the locality are liable to fall into the
veil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
POLICE COURT.

TJustice Il. b. Caon presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Sarah Tollver, colored, charged with
lunscy, bad her case continued.
Henry jenkins, colorsd, charged with
ssssulting B,ssie Harding, was dit
missed.
Ellis Holland, colored, charged with
a,ssultiug Emma Page, vas 6ued s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
Shoes always wear q smile. Sold only
by ]. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
xtYeet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
COMMUNICATED.
GOOD ROADS.

The writer suggests that those promi'
nent Alexandra ciliz'ns who participant
ed In the good roads meeting last nigh
could pat in better time trying to get
up a plan to give Alexandra city
more modern aud cleaner strests
Doc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
Weather Probabilities

For this section unsettled weather with
probably showers tonight or Saturday; mode
Tste temperature; light to moderate variable
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
MR. BOOFF S WILL.

The will Of the late Charles Z HOof
was admitted to probate here on Thurs.
day lsst, bis cbildren, LeSis Hocff and
Caroline Hoof, qualifying SIS executor
and executrix respectively. His estate
va, lett to his SOD and daughter, the will
requesting that no inventory be made of
the same. - Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
ANY ORDINARY PIANO

Will do for drumming the ordinary
popular airs, but for real music you need
something better. The Weaver Piano
is capable of the finest shades of ex
preston. and is also as durable as any
piano can be made.
w. 1. Whitson, Sole Agent, 6II-6I3
King Street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13

The only store where Regal
shoes can be had outside OF
their agency. John A. Marshall
& Bro, Az King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13

HAVING concluded to retire from
4 business on account OF my beslih,
have sold my stock to MESSk5.
ROSS q PIERCE, WIN will conduct the
business at The house have formerly
occupied, 2l4 King street. These gen.
tlcmen come 10 me we'll recommended
for integrity and for fair dealing. de-
sire to thank the public for the patronage
given me in the past and beSpeak for my
successors the patronage and courtesy
extended to me. J. B. WATKINS.
We, the undersigned, having pur-
chased the stock and business OF Mr.. D..
B. Watkins will conduct the
FEED BUSINESS
AZ bis successors st 2l4 King street,
Alexandria, Va, aud hope by attention
to business, fir dealing and m 'dfrate
profits to merit portion, at least, OF the
patronage OF the public.
Respectfully,
ROSS & PIERCE.
Successor to J. B. Watkins.
july.7 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13
FOR SALE

Six small FRAME HOUSES on north
PAYNE ,t,eet. near Cameron, containing SIX
rooms each. we'll rented, GU. Of town; Owners
will cell cheap for cash.
Address, 6, and B. care
au1fSt Gazette Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13

Summer reduction on all low
shoes at John A. Marshall &
Bros, Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-13

" shoes at cost price for
oily at John A. Mar
Az King street.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
FATAL FLOODS IN GERMANY.
Fifty Fatalities and Untold Damage to
Property in River Districts.

Berlin, Feb. 6.-Dispatches received
here from all river districts of Ger
many indicate that the terrors OF the
foods which are raging as a result OF
several days of heavy rains and warm
weather are increasing. over nifty
fatalities have been reported and great
damage to property has resulted.
A drenchlng downpOur OF rain con-
tinues III the western PROVINCES in
many parts of which traffic has been
entirely suspended, owing to bridges
being washed away. The government
has ordered all available military en-
gineers to proceed to the stricken dis
tricts there to build dams to prevent
further encroaChments by the water.
At Muenden hundreds of cattle have
been drowned and numerous houses
inundated. AT Kissingen the Saale is
at freshet. The town is under water
At Regensburg the Danube rose ten
feet during the night and houses were
inundated. Postal service has ceased
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
Blnns Runs; Chorus Girls

New York, Feb. 2-"Jack" Binns.
wiz, less one. atut 81 tho 20 ,uhl'c. vent
through an experience the other dag
which he said later was worse than
any shipwreck ever could be. Rims
was lurcd to the llippodronc and put
In box close to the stage
Following u patriotic song, one ~
the actors walked to the ruotlights and
in front of the box occupied by Riuua
and pointing at him said:
Ladies' and gentlemen, It gives me
great pleasure to introduce to YOU G.
Q, ID. Binns, the hero of the Republic
In an instant the audience was In an
uproar. Men and women stood up i'm
their seats and chccrcd.
Bnns tried to escape from the box.
but five of the llippodromc helpers
seized him and carried him bodily
upon the stage. After some hcsitancy
Binns said he wasn't on the stage or
his own accord, and If he could have
escaped he would have done so
Following his speech none CherrrH
Him louder than the 400 chorus girls
on the stage, when the curtain went
down they made wild rush for Binns-
Terrified, he looked around for some
means of escape On one side was the
tank of water; in front the curtain
Seeing the runway leading to the
basement, he raced down II for deigr
life, with horde of girls in hot pur-
suit.
Beneath the stage Bnns lodged ut-
der circus wagons and in and out
among the elephants. He was soon
cornered and kissed about thousand
times. His face was covered with
rouge, powder and paint when h@
finally escaped
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
DREW FAILS TO WITHDRAW BILL.
Wants to Eliminate Clause Preventing
Japs From Owning Land.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 3O.-Assem,
blyman y. NJ. Drew, who introduced
an amendment practically a new biu)
to his antialen land bill shortly be
fore adjournment, made an effort to
withdraw it, but failed. Drew had
moved that it be referred to a select
committee of one but when Johnson
moved to amend the motion by refer
ring ii to the judiciary committee. the
former asked that the clerk send the
bill back to him. This the speaker
would not permit. Drew then ex-
planned that he feared he would NOT
be able TO keep his promise 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Governor Gillett and
members of the assembly, that he
would call up his bill next Wednesday
and amend it 10 conform to the ad-
ministration wishes by eliminating the
clause preventing any Japanese from
owning land.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
FLAYS MINERS FOR WRANGLlAG.
indianapolis Convention Applauds Re
marks Of illinois DELEGATE.

Indianapolis, Jan. 3O.-At the close
of DAY of wrangling and lengthy
speeches, conveying yelled insinua.
tons and open charges of self-inter-
estedness on the part of both the ad.
ministration and the anti-administra
ton factions in the convention OF the
United Mine Workers of America,
President Evans of the Danville sub
district of the Illinois miners declared:
Il am sorry to the bottom of my
heart to have come here to find able
district officers engaged in personal
disputes TO the effect Cd causing this
to be the most disgraceful convention
we have had in indianapolis. Let us
leave of personal dissension, proceed
to our business and in the support OF
our executive officers, whether it be
Tom Lewis or John Walker"
Mr., Evans received hearty applause.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
FIRST GUN IN OPIUM
WAR FIRED TODAY.
Conference on Traffic in Drug
Opens in Shanghai.

Shanghai Feb. War on the OPT
OF the international opium conference
which began its sessions in this city
today. The United States, Great Brit
alp, France, Germany, China, Japan,
Holland, Siam, Persia, Russia, Italy
and Canada have sent delegates to the
conference, which was called by Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the suggestion of
the Rt. Rev. Charles IL. Brent, Protes.
tant Episcopal bishop of the Philip
pine islands.
bishop rent is one of the American
delegates to the conference. His col
leagues are Dr. Hamilton Wright of
Maine and Professor Charles ID. Ten
ney, Chinese secretary of the Amer
lean legation in Pellin. The latter is
one OF the best known Americans in
the Chinese empire.
The Chinese government has de.
clared its intention OF cooperating
heartily in the work of the conference
Several expert foreigners have been
detached from the government service
to furnish to the conference statistics
of the use of opium by the natives. 1t
is proposed to prohibit the growing Of
peoples save to the extent needed to
supply the medicinal demand for the
drug, and steps to that end have al
ready been taken. Riots in some pop
Ply growing districts have resulted.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
Letter List.

List OF letters remaining uncalled
for at postofiice at Norfolk, Neb.,
February 9, 1909
Gents-V. V. Van Brocklin, f. L.
Beall, II o. Conner, f. j. Engel, Mr.
Ike Evanes, Dave Emrick, Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Fox, Mr.. Ben f. Johnson,
Mr.. Peter McGinnis, Mr. Geo. W. Pat
terson, James Il. Robson Mr. j. l..
Story, Mr.. Thomas Stamm.
Ladies-Mrs. Matilda Bangert, Mrs.
MYRTLE Deanes, Miss Fannie Dycast,
Miss Willie Foster 4, Miss Alice Jung
les 8, Miss Effe Pungear, Miss N. NJ.
Rainboel, Miss Mary f. Stenned, Mrs.
H. Wedy
February 2, 1909
Gents-W. r, Adams, Mr.. e. l..
Bender, e. c. Burkett j. f. Berry, II.
o. Conner, Mr.. Peyton Denton, A.
Ethner Eaton, Antoni Frangoline, Art
Gibson, Frank Hughes Harry Dick,
Martin Hennessy, Harms, Mr.. J. w.
King, William Kruger Joe Marka, Mr..
Cere Mil, Mr. Geo Phillips 2, Harrison
Scott, Mr.. f. e. STEINER, Charles Will
Jams.
Ladies'-Mrs. J. X. Barker, Miss
Emma Bren 2, Hanley Boollen,
Miss Jennie Elites, Mrs. Mary Foller
Mrs. George Johnson, Miss Alice Jun.
gles 2, Mrs. J. w. King, Miss Bertha
Kaufman, Mrs. Margaret Levi, Mrs
H. W. Luson, Miss Clara Wolf, Mrs
J. Wachter.
If not called for in fifteen days will
be sent to the dead letter office. Par
ties calling for any of the above
please say advertised"
John r. Hays, p. M.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
TRADE REVIEW
FOR THE week.
Retail Dizziness More Pronounced
Than Usual at This Season.

New York, Feb. 6.-R. G.. Dun 4
Dizziness OF retail trade is somewhat
more pronounced than usual at this
season and distribution in Wholesale
lines continues considerably restrict.
ed, although there is demand for
some varieties of cotton and WOODEN
goods to provide for immediate re-
quirements and eastern manufacturers
are very busy. Future orders in most
lines are still placed with great eau
ton, but confidence in the future is
stronger. Conditions In iron and steel
continue disappointing. In the primary
market for dry goods the feature OF
importance Is the increasing evidence
of shortness of stocks in jobbers
hands, supplies in the west especially
having been reduced to a minimum
Export business has ceased for the
present, owing TO advanced prices in
nearly all lines bought for China
While the trend OF the market for
wooden goods has not been fully deter
mined, the tendency appears to be in
favor OF better grade fabrics. Prices
for footwear are firm at the advanced
rates demanded by manufacturers, ow
ing to high cost of leather, but pur.
chases by visiting buyers in the ag
gregate continue disappointing. Prices
of domestic hides were somewhat cas-
Ter, with the exception of branded
stock, which continues strong. Coun
try hides are lower.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-02-12
PLANS. FOR HASKELL TRIAL.
Will Probably Take Place at Tulsa
Next April

Muskogee, Okla, Fec. 6.-According
to the program OF the government, as
outlined by Distrir' Attorney w. j.
Gregg, the trial of Governor Haskell
will probably take place at Tulsa next
April Should the governors attor-
neys decide to demur to the indict-
ment, the arguments will probably be
made at Vinita, and if the govern
ment wins, as the district attorney
will take place at Tulsa. Both the
government and the attorneys for the
governor are anxious for a speedy
trial. The governors case is first on
the docket of town lot indictments.