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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
SUSPECTED OF INSANITY.

A man who gave bis name as Ellis
f. Rossen was arrested last night oy
Li,utensnt Smith on suspicion OF In
sanity Rossen was at the Hotel Ksm-
mel endfa 7oring to get in communication
with Mrs. Taft at the White House in
Washington. ROssen after having been
conducted to the station house, stated
that he was a school teacher fiom New
York and wss eudeavOring to secure an
official position. He said he would
like t. have position IS consul aud
bad written to the president aud the
State Department, but had received no
reply. He further said he is sure some
one is purposely holding back his mail.
If there is nothing for him in the shape
of a consulship be would like to have
a position as a totor in the president 5
household or would even accept the JoD
of q doorkeeper. 1t wss for this reason
sbat he wanted to talk TO Mrs. TAFT over
the telephone. Rossen said be is 81
years old. In answer to questions he
stated that on three occasions while
living 10 New York bis sanity had been
questioned by members of his family,
but that he had plead his own case and
In each case juries had declared him
same.
1t was decided today to hold Rossen
for a few days in order that his friends
can have time to tSke action in his case.
Should no one interested in him appear,
a commission will be held TO decide
what disposition shall be made Of him.
DR.. War6eld, Of tbis city, and a
secret service man, of Washington, ex.
amined Rossen this evening but could
make nothing OF him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
AFTER TREsPAssERs.

Special Officers Harlan aud Condor a.
an early hour this morOiug found Ed
ward Morris in an empty box car at the
w. q 0. depot He was taken IN COS
tody aud later brought before the Ponce
Court. Morris stated that he was q
native of WestmoreIayd county, but had
recently been employed IN Leesourg,
aud that he had come to lAlexs9ots 10
receive surgical attention. de prom
ised to leave the CITY if released, ana ne
was dismissed by Justice Cston. the
special officers stated thst they we're en-
deavoring to break up trespsssing upon
the compsny's cars, as during the past
few weeks about one hundred dollars
worth of merchandise had been stolen
from the company's cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
iOUAL BREVITIES.

May-hies have made their appearance.
A called meeting OF the City Council
will be ned tonight.
The children's dancing party to be
given at Odd Fellows Hall tonight will
begin promptly at o'clock.
Special services will be held by Rev.
John Osvnaugh In the parlors OF the
Braddock House at 2:90 p. m. next
Sunday.
The State Corporation Commission
has notified the electric railroad COM
pauy that q suitable depot must be
erected at Fairfax without further delay,
or formal proceedings will be instituted
against the railroad company.
Upon receipt OF the report Of Ohiel
Wagner as to the work of the District oil
Columbia fra department In Alexandra
Wednesday, Commissioner Macfarlsnd
yes erday authorized the department
head to thank the officers and men for
their service in this city
A love sick young man VINO was laOO1lhe
under the impression that he had just found
his soulmate, on 2 asked Mr.. Einstien the
meaning of love "Luf men poy is mex plan
ationsbe It yos kind uf tickling sens alton
aroun'mlt der heart, vOt makes us tlnk We
ain'd got sll dot belongs to Us. 1t started in
der Garden uf Eaten ven der Lord took from
Mr.. Adam, won of his ibis unit formed 1t into
der shape uf n vOmsns. From dot day TO dis
most men hal been more or less in luf init
are ribs. lint also dose iuesistibly delicious
Auth saussges, Hams, Cooked Tongue, Cook
ed Corned Beef, Fresh Clipped Beef, Wafer
Sliced Bacon, Cooked Ham, Bologna, I'M
ported Schw6itzer cheese, etc, etc. Sylvan
Blondheim The Auth Stand City Market.
The regular meeting Of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company will be held tonight.
The weather has turned warm again, the
mercury at noon registering S9'.
Buick Automobiles" for demonstration.
call on w. H Broughton, I'll King street,
Home phone SIR. my Nv.
Oysters in all styles. Fried CLANS every
day zoe. per dozen. Clam soup, Monday
Wednesday and Friday. c. II. Zimmerman
Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
MINSTREL PERFORMANCE.

TheYoung Mems Sodslity Lycenm
Minstrel troupe last evening gave fine
performance at the Opera House which
was witnessed by one of the largest
crowds that has filed that house at at
amateur performance for some time
The Ministries we're under the direction
of Mr.. Tom Trodden, of Washington,
and all those who took part acquitted
themselves in q very creditable manner
The proceeds will go to meet the dehcil
Of the executive committee for Ole
Homecoming Week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
POLICE COURT.

GJustice Fl. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Ellis E. Rossen, suspected of luOacy,
was held.
Edward Morris, charged with tres
passing upon the pOrperty of the South
ern Railway, was dismissed upon prom
Using to leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
FOIIL DOCKS.

Sjme of the docks on the river front
are iu an uusauita,y condition, and now
that warm weather is at our doors they
should receive immediate sttentlo
Refuse, garbage and often defunct anil
mails sre lhFown into docks, and when
the tide recedes they are left to tester
under the SUMS rays. The tffluviuhn is
often ofiensive aud calculated TO breed
disaaRa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
Auction Sale.

By virtue of an order of the Corporation
Cont of the City Of Alexspdris entered in the
suit of the City Council Of Aleyaudria VS.
Annie Webster, judgment on attachment IS
snei in aid case, the undersigned on SATUR
nay the 22d day Of Nav, 1909, at II a. m
viii sell at public auction, for cash. on the
n,em;sss No. ia south Fairfax street, Pet
ierson's store roc m. in the city of Alexandria
Va the following property and effects At
tsc6ed and levied on under said attachment
10 wit: 1 Piano. -. e..
mayl3 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

A meeting will be held at four o'clock
this afternoon in the rooms OF the Cham
Der of Commerce for the purpose of tax.
ing steps toward the organization Of an
audubon Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
PREPARING FOR RESUMPTION

As was stated yesterday, Messrs. W.
A. Snoot & Co.,, whose mill was burned
Wednesday, are completing arrange
ments to continue their business. They
are today negotiating with mills 10
Washington to fill their orders. should
they fail in this, temporary quarters will
be constructed as soJn IS possible where
business will be continued until new
and modern mill shall have been erected.
The ire has in no way interfered with
the coal, wood, sand, gravel, cement
and lime business Of the firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
RIVER NOTES

The schoOners Katherleen aud John
Bradford, from the lower river with
lumber to w. A. Smoot & Co., have ar.
rived.
The schooner P. II. Tawes aud James
Smith, with bsrreled fish TO Alexandria
merchants, nsve arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

For this section uneettled and continued
warm weather With thunder showers to9lg Il
or Saturday; light TO moderate VARIABLE "lhus'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
THE FISH MARKET

Flshtown is gradually assuming lis
summer tranquility. No fish we're on
the wharf this morning. Herring are
scarce, add are quoted at from So to 81
per thousand, Shsd are still high. Blu
few are now being caught. Pan fish
are still abundant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

The first showing of Rega
Shoes in the city, John A. Mar
shall & Bro. Az King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
NOTICE.

wish TO inform the public that | will moi
be responsible for any debts contracted in the
fature BY my wife-Mrs. Kate Briel.
mxlt Sts HENRY BKIEL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

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, 1909-05-14

The latest styles of Suede
Pumps and Court Ties at John A.
Marshall & Bro, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

Tor RENT HOUSING. 800 north 81
Assph street. 8 rooms and bath.
aprs n N. RUBEN d SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
EREsH EGGS.

FRESH EGGS.
DECEIVED 300 dozen EGGS. Selling
X for three days at 20 cents per dozen.
Mrs, A. 9 THOMAS. ely King street.
Country Butter 25c to SOC.
Also Nice Chickens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
FOR SALE

sroEE NO. ssi N. COLUMBUS STREET.
Apply N premises.
myls3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

EOUND-A BICYCLE near my residence
L Owner ean have it by proving identity
and paying for this advertisement.
mvIS 81 BENZ. T, BAG 9ETT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14

The Red Gross Shoes for tender ieel
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
shoes always wear smile. Sold only
" ]. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
FOR SALE

EOUND.-Taken up sstray BIG BAY
L HORSE, which the owner can have by
proving properly and paving charges. Will
LIAM SISSON, 7l5 south Lee street.
myl1 Tot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-14
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities

Sun rises tomorrow at 4.'9 and sets at %
Tigh water at 2.55 a. m. and AT p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
kERSHAW WOULD MAKE WAR ON
 SLOT MACHINES
No Medal for O'Neil, But His Action Was
 LaudabIe.

In response to the appeal of mothers and fathers against the penny-in-the- slot gum machines in use throughout the city to Police Commissioner Ker- shaw, the commissioner succeeded in having a motion passed instructing the president of thepolice board. Geo. E. Hill to confer with Prosecuting At torney Alexander Delaney to learn whether or not the machines are with in the law. It is claimed by the manu- facturers that as they give the equiva- lent of the money placed in them they are perfectly legal. The small boy who puts in his penny receives piece Of gum at any rate. He takes his chances on being lucky enough to get a prize besides. In Hartford a conv1c- tion has been obtained against these machines. The commissioner said that one boy had spent as much as S2 in these machines when his people needed the money badly Commissioner James J. Hurley said he thought the machines had tendency to make thieves of boys and that they present ed a strong temptation to them.
 The Carnegie Hero fund commission in regard to the eligibility of Bicycle Policeman James J. OfNeil for a medal for saving the life of a small boy in Berkshire Mill pond several weeks ago has replied that while his action was commendable he did not risk his own life in saving the child and therefore his application could not be looked up on- favorably. s'It was laudable ac- ton, just, the same,,'' said President Hill s
 The police pension fund is now $3,414.62 including interest. A large part of this money will be invested in some gccd mortgage. Joseph Lebo- witch, AZ Ridge avenue, was not elect ed a special policeman last evening. His application was laid on the table. The board could not see the necessity for his becoming one.
 James Lehanney, 229 Black Rock avenue was appointed a special patrol man to succeed Thomas Mclaughlin, who was watchn1an in the West End. Mclaughlin handed in his resignation last night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
|IN THE THEATRES


 Mime. Sembrich who will be heard in concert at Jackson's next Tuesday evening, from the operatic stage-a step that robbed the Metropolitan Op- era House of it's principal prima donna at the very height of her artistic ca reer-a New York paper prints the fol- lowing brief biography of the singers public career;
 Mime. Sembrich first appeared in New York on October 24. 1883, in Doni- zettf's Lucia di Lammermoor.' It was the second night of the season. Mile. Christine Nilsson had been the Mar guerite in the performance of Faust the night before. but the young Po- fish singer made claims on the atten- t1on of her audience that have made themselves felt more and more ever since., Since that night the singer has sen dynasties of impresarios and arrangements come and go, but those who love the finest examples of pure singing have seen the steadily increas- ing popularity of the singer, and been thankful.
 "The breadth of Mime. Sembrich' s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
Mile. Dazie to Coach
 To Springfield Sunday

! Mile. Dazie, who has been appearing at Polls Theatre here this week, in her successful pantomimic sketch
 "L'Amour< de. B'Artist,'' being an ar- dent devotee of coaching and road driving, and herself an expert whip, has arranged to coach, with four in hand, from here to Springfield, Mass, where she plays next week. She leaves on Sunday, carrying her entire conn pany of ten with her. The excellent roads to be found throughout New England, prompted her in this plan, and three relays of fresh horses have been arranged for enroute. Dazie her self will handle the ribbons and an early start will be made Sunday morn ing. SaN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
JACKsoN's
MIss MAY RoRsoN.

MISS MAY ROBSON.
 Jolly May Robson in the delightful comedy 'The Rejuvenation of Aunt . Nary, closes it's two days engagement tfoubtedly be greeted by large audi snce.
 THE SMART SET.
 The noted colored comedian, $. H. Dudley, whose fame as a funmaker extends across the entire continent, has one of the best roles of his career n the latest three-act musical comedy. His Honor the Barber" which the famous Smart Set Company so ably presents this season. The piece will be he attraction at Jackson's next Erote the book and the music and ly . tics are the work of Messrs Brim, Smith and Burris. The comedy abounds in unctious hunor, clever sarcasm, satire real wit and novelty Df superlative degree. It sparkles, with sffervescent activity and overflows with laugh provoking situations. The musical numbers are of the jingling, catchy order. There is not a mediocre song among the fifteen offered, which progressive. machine-made melody. Mir. Dudley will appear as Raspberry Snow. a shiftless. ne'er-do-weH negro who wants to shave the President of the United States. Seats are now on sale.
 EIGHT BELLS'
 Nothing that comes to Jackson's kheater can claim more extensive following of those who like a stage en- tertainment that gives them Splenty of reason to laugh than Flight Bells which will appear there next Thursday matinee and night. Often as this com bination of farce comedy, gymnastics and general jollity has been seen, each passing season witnesses changes for hhe better in it's mirth-provoking scenes, ana of course this concession to the pubhc's appetite for novelty has not been neglected in the present in stance. The Byrne Brothers have lots of funny business in addition to what Is perennial of the old speeialties. and those who can't find laughter in the grand and lofty tumbling. the odd en- counters and the thousand and one circumstances crowding through .sEfght Bells" could not find it in the dictionary. Flight Bells'' in it's reju- venated state is one of the funniest works of it's class and is thoroughly enjoyable. The play is certainly in elusive enough in the variety of an evening. It is in reality burles- que, a pantomime and a spectacular production all in one. All the former successes in the way. of trick effects are retained and many new things are added.
 DE WOLF HOPPER IN THE MAT NEE IDOLl''
 The announcement that the famous character comedian DeWolf Hopper will appear at Jackson's theatre next Friday evening. Oct. 22 in his latest comedy success. "The Matinee Idol" will be received with pleasure by the many local friends and admirers of this popular player. In this new pro duction. MT, Hopper portrays a role entirely different from any of his pre- vfous ones Wherever he has played, critics have been unanimous in pro- claiming it the best part he has ever had MT. Hopper will be assisted by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16

All women like silk underwear and no garments of the intimate feminine variety were daintier than the Italian silk vests and union suits Many of them embroidered in French laid work some have lace medallions inserted and some quite plain with simple row of beading. The silk is of heavy quality and quite durable. Vests from $2.es to $4.5o.
 The newest and neatest Shoe Racks are of heavy brass, nickeplated. They made to fasten the wall the closet door, and rack withhold pairs of mems shoes or pairs of women's Easy to place shoes remove them Shown in the Basement Fur nshng Store.
 A Kitchen Knife Set contains three Christy knives with good steel blades and black enameled wood handles One bread knife, cake knife, par ing knife. 10 cents set
 Avery nice Linen Handkerchief for women is sell ing at 25 cts It has hand embroidered initial in the corner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16

Jolly May Robson in the delightful comedy "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Nary, closes it's two days engagement ! tt Jacksons this evening and will un- foubtedly be greeted by a large audi snce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
Who Will Appear at Jaclkson's The atre, Tuesday Evening, Oct. 19

atre, Tuesday Evening, Oct. 19
 musicianship was interestingly illus trated at the end of her first New York season. Her manager, MT. Alp bey, invited the public to a, benefit performance, which he greatly needed. Mime. Sembrich was announced to play a violin concerto by De Beriot. It was expected that this would be a prinla donna's caprice, requiring good-hu- mored indulgence on the part of the audience. To the contrary it proved to be a notably beautiful piece of yio- lin playing, and not only the audience but the players in the orchestra went into rapturous demonstration over it. After a dozen recalls. Mime. Sembrich seated herself at the piano and played admirably a nocturne by Chopin, proving beyond question that she was also a great pianist. The audience now went wild, and to satisfy it Mime. Sem brich finally sang an aria from La Sonnambula.' Such a tripartite per formance was surely never witnessed before.''
 Mime. Sembrich's concert tour will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
he D. M. Read Co.
 Established I8sz
October Shopping News
EstabAsbed 1857.

Often between seasons there is a need for warm wrap, something to keep the Autumn chilliness at respectful distance, and yet that wrap must not be burdensome. This is where the graceful ruffs and soles of marabout and ostrich feathers play their ceptabe part. feathered scarf or boa weighs noth ing it be carried in the hand with no more ncon- venience than handkerchief and yet the dainty af fair is comfortable and when worn about the shoulders. The woman who feather boa hardly likes to do without. This season they are prettier than ever, the natural shades with gray black for street wear and the delicate pinks blues pearl grays, argents, and white for evening Prices from $500 to $22.OO. Muffs in black and natural. stylish designs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16

the greatest event of the season of 1909-10. The prima donna's trip from one end of the country to the other will afford a last opportunity to her thousands of admirers to. hear her glo- rious voice and witness her exquisite art. Seats are now selling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16
MILFORD NEVIS.

The No-License Committee presents it's compliments to the mo" voters of Oct. 4th, last and thanks them for the powerful support given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-16

the usual high class company and the Hopper Chorus,'' which has become famous for. it's. beauty. Seats go on sale Suesday morning, Oc. 19.
 MIME. SEMBRICH CONCERT.
 In conection with the retirement of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
SAVINGS BANK STATEMENTS.
Increase in Number of Depositors Dur.
 ing 1908.

Increase in Number of DepOsitors Dur
 ing 1908.
 The annual report of the bank com missioners, with the annual statements fo the savings and state banks and trust companies and the trust compan- ies and the trust companies having savings departments has been present. ed to tine governor.
 The statements filed by the savings banks show an increase for the year in the amounts loaned on real estate of 1856. .903.07 while the loans on col lateral security have decreased $1,714,- 398.3S and loans on personal security have decreased S828, 44O. .95. The muni- c1pal obligations have decreased $1,- S4S,19S35 and the railroad bonds have also decreased -$835,62S26. The amount invested in United States bonds has in creased $3000O while the amount in vested in the stocks of banks and trust companies has decreas ased S421, ,502 50. Real estate owned, including banking houses, shows a decrease of $3SS 5S4.1
 The number of depositors has de- creased by 3,704 and the amount of the decrease in deposits is S4,273, ,294.7S, against a gain in 1907 of S1O.107 orc 92 The contrast in figures show how the business depression affected the state. though probably some of the decrease was due to money withdrawn for the purchase of stocks at low figures.
 Eighty savings banks pay per cent. dividends, two pay 3-4, five 8 1-2 and one paid nothing during the past year.
 While the law allows until 1912 to make the change, six trust companies have invested all their savings de- posits in savings bank funds, the six companies being the Bridgeport Trust Company, Bristol Trust Company, Fiji delity Title and Trust Company of Stamford, Greenwich Trust Company, Stamford Trust Company and the Wa terbury Trust Company.
 The itemized statement of the de- posits of savings banks shows that as rule those making an increase are banks located in small towns. Those which show an increase since October, 1907, are the Bridgeport Savings Bank, the Canaan Savings Bank, New Ga naan Savings Bank, New Hartford Savings Bank, New Milford Savings Bank, Norfolk Savings Bank, Norwalk Savings Society, Peoples Savings Bank of Bridgeport, Salisbury's Say ings Society, Savings Bank of Dan bury, Shelton Savings Bank, Thomas ton Savings Bank, Union Savings Bank of Danbury, Westport Savings Bank. As in past years the largest individual deposit is held by the Norwich Saw ings Society and amounts to $56,2S2.S2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
Late Alexander Troup

On the demise of the late Col. Alex an1er Troup, editor of the New Haven Union, the family of the deceased com
 missioned the Burrelle Press Clipping Bureau in New York to compile a memorial volume ais an historical ref erence The volume was to contain all that the newspapers printed concern ing the life and career of the deceas- ed The memorial has been completed and has just been delivered to the family. Every newspaper in America that printed items concerning the de- ceased is represented, a prominent position being given to the Farmer. The memorial is ten by twelve inches in size, the leaves are of Irish linen paper with black border and the bind ing is of black seal. lettered in gold The work in it's entirety is looked up- on as an historical record that should be preserved for all times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
 No. 220 Main Street;

Water rates for the quarter. ending Jan. 1st, 1909, are NOW DUE and payable at the office Of the Company, No. S2O Main Street. All bills must be paid on or before Jan. 15, 1909.
 Business hours, Saturdays, 8 a. m to 1 D. m.
 For tlie accommodation of tho pub- lie the office will be kept open from a. m. to E. n., Mondays, Jan. 4th and 11th, 1909.
 WALTER s. WILMOT, A ts Secretary.