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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
PERSONAL.

Col J. A. de Lagnel, who has been
confined to bis home by illness for some
weeks. has much improved and hopes
soon TO be out again.
Mrs. Robert F. Dowbhsm, Miss Laura
Greenwich and Miss Lillian CAllahan
have gone for visit OF several weeks to
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Urban s. Lambert and two chill
dren have returned from visit to rela'
tives In Canal Dover, Ohio.
DIR. and Mrs. j. Stewart Jameson
, have gone on a trip to New York city
and Canada.
Judge O. E. Nicol and Messrs. Gard
ner L. Boothe and Eugene B. Taylor
have gone to Hot Springs to attend the
annual meeting Of the Virginia Bar As
ISOLATION.
Miss Annie Washington is visiting
Miss Gertrude Mccormick in Bsrryville.
Mrs. Carroll Pierce with her children
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. @. Gaver, at Hillsboro.
Mrs. Edward Egard is the guest Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. 2. Perry,
in Leesburg.
Mr.. f. M. Latham has returned from
a trip 10 Norfolk improved 10 health.
Mr.. William Varney, who has been
connected With the hydraulic brick COM
pany in Alexandria county, has been
promoted to manager OF the Ohicsgo
branch OF the corporation at handsome
salary.
Mr.. Fl. B. Glover and sister, Mrs.
GoOdhand, are visiting relatives In Bof-
fslo, N. Y. and Crystal Beach, Canada
Mr.. and Mrs. Bsines and Mrs. Lewis,
Of Washington, and Miss Bessie M'rkell
will leave this evening for Norfolk to
spend week.
Mr.. A. w. Armstrong left today for
Iowa to join the Second u. =. Cavalry,
and will sail for the Philippines with
that regiment next fall.
Mr.. George T. Ward celebrated his
47ih birthday yesterday ct his home on
north Royal street.
Miss Rebecca T.. Palm is visiting
relatives and friends In West Virginia.
Rev. Osborn Belt, pastor OF Trinity
NJ. E. Church, left today for ten days
stay at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson and
Miss Lula Smoot, all of Alexandria ere
spending while with Mr. and MTs.
George Eastman at the SmoOt farm
near town. Mrs. Boyer aud the
Misses Boyer Who are spending the
week with Miss Daisy Thompson
left on Saturday TO visit Mrs.
William Green, of Alexandria. -
Misses Rosalie aud Reubie Brosdns, of
Alexandra, spent last week with their
cousins, the Misses StringiellOW, near
Elk wood, Orange county. These gifted
nieces of the late DR.. Broadns are an
nual visitors to their macy relatives in
Oulpeper county. Miss Rosalie Brosdus
is The author OF poems which entitle her
to a place in the first rank OF southern
women writers. - Oulpeper Exponent.
Miss Rose Macdonald has gone to Toronto
TO spend a few weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
FORFEITED HIS OOLLATE RAJ

Considerable excitement was caused at
the intersection of King and Royal
streets last Saturday night by a Wash
ingtonian who bears the historic name
of Paul Jones. Rev. John Oavnaugh
had Just finished his regular Saturday
nights harangue, when Jones, who had
been tsrrying long with the wine, deter
mined to make an address. He soon
drew a crowd, most OF whom jeered the
wonld-be speaker. The latter replied in
unconventional language, aud Officer
Roberts was compelled to interfere.
Jones was averse to Obeying the officer,
and that representative of the peace and
dignity of the commonwealth of Virginia
was compelled TO use force. The officer
started with his prisoner, followed by a
hundred or more persons, mostly boys.
Jones resisted and demonstrated all The
way to the station house. He was later
released on collateral for his appearance
before the Police Oonrt this morning.
He failed to answer to his name and for
feited his deposit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

FIGHTING TIE MOSQUITO.

The Hy and the mosquito have coz
Hicting claims as the most obnoxious
pest OF the summer. While the former
may claim 10 be q greater menace II
health In that be carries the germs Of
more diseases, the latter has his special
claims. The mosquito Is very difficult
to get out OF the house when once he en-
ters; he can cause a maximum Of annoy
auce and Inconvenience during the
night hours; aud he is the agent for
spreading malaria, which annually a.
licts thousands 10 the ate.
There are some hundreds Of forms OF
mosauitoes. Some OF them are per-
fec " harmless 80 far as carrying dis
ease Is concerned. OIher forms, moi
less uususpicious looking, can spread
malaria broadcast. The lsyman can
scarcely detect the an0pheles, or ma'
larIa mosquito, from the culex, or harm.
less mosquito.
The only sure method Of Kidding any
home OF mosquitoes is to prevent their
breeding. Inssmuch as they seldom Ay
more than q few hundred feet from their
breeding place, they caa readily be
killed of by destroying all breeding
places. Mosquitoes never hatch except
10 standing water, hence If all standing
water is drained of, they will be killed.
1t sometimes happens that the breed
Ing places OF mosquitoes cannot be alto
gether removed. In such q case, the
pest-riddep man has another resource,
not less eficacious. II be will take O
watering. pot, gil It with kerosene oil
and pour the contents lightly over the
standing water, be can prevent the breath
ing OF young mosquitoes and thereby can
kill them of. A quart OF kerosene, light
ly sprayed. will tffsctuslly cover the
sursfce OF small pond.
II must be remembered that running
water Ia not q breeding. place for mosqui-
toes and that they cannot hatch until
they have bten 10 water at least ten
days. Bot 1t is equally true that they
can hatch and breed by thousands 10 q
very small amount Of water. They may
hatch, to be sure, In a stagnant pond,
hut they can hatch just as well and
almost as numerously in rain barrel or
q Fl pwer-pot. A tio-can left near the
house and filed by the rain may be the
lurking place OF the breeders.
The only safe course is to examine
thrUugbly the surroundings OF your
house and destroy or oil every pool of
standing water, great and small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
LOCAL BREvl1IEs.

The mercury a o'clock this after
noon stood at go.
MD. Oorse Camp Sons of Confederate
Veterans meets tonight.
Capt K. F. Knox will sell at public
auction on the premises al 4 O'Clock to-
morrow ev ening, two lots Ia Del Ray.
The Travellers Protective Association
of Washington went on nm excursion 10
Colonial Beach today. Some members oil
Alexandra Post accompanied the WISH
ingtonians.
A report was in circulation today to
the effect that james Lucas, cOlored, re.
Gently sent TO the penit4ntiary from this
city for killing Samuel B akey, also COL
cred, had been shot aud killed by a
guard. The report could not be verified.
Owing to a slight accident at the
plant of the Electric Light Company at
$50 o'clock Saturday night the city for
| a short time VAS thrown in darkness,
many Of the arc lights holrg extin-
guished. The trouble WAS caused by the
breaking of a smnll chain which regu-
lates the damper in the stack.
The churches yesterday owing to the
high temperature and many people be-
Ing absent from the city, we're but slim
ly attended. The services we're con.
Quoted according to Saturdays an
nouncement'. A. the Good Shepherd
Chapel last right Rev. DIR. S. A. Wal
lie conducted the communion services
Miss Prosperity. like the 1880 electric car
| from Washington, waits for no man. She sits
| in her speed lImitless gasoline whizer and
picks out the roads she must travel over. But
they must be Good Roads She shows great
partially 10 smooth undulating driyenways.
In the future let the slogan Of every true
Alexandrian be Good Roads and Prosperity
A model road between A 'exaLdria and Wash
ington will be Of ineStimable benefit to Alex
andria, And we're going 10 have one. too
Let the good work go on and in the meantime
just keep on coming to the Auth Stand for
those irresistibly delicious Auth Products and
"Plug" for Good Roads. Sylvan Blondheim,
The Auth Stand, CITY Market.
Avail yourself of az opportunity to secure
bargain. NJ. Ruben & Sons are having
their midsummer clearance sale Of Refriger-
ators, Ice Chests, GO-carts and Carriages.
Read their ad.
Mr. A. J. Butcher will have for sale at his
stand in market tomorrow a lot Of fine Mary.
land canteloUpes-sweet aud fresh
Oysters in all styles. Fried CLANS every
DAY 30c per Dozen Clam soup. Monday
Wednesday and Friday. Fresh Porter on
draft. c. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
HELD UP AND ROBBED.

A colored man, who gave his name as
Issish Johnson, and his residence as
''S1ow" avenue, Washington, accOst, d
Officer Young between II and l O'Clock
last Saturday night and told him he had
Just been held up aid robbed by a
strange mulattO on a wharf between
Prince and Duke streets. johnson told
the officer be went to the wharf to await
the arrival of an excursion steamer. The
boat, however, did not stop, and when
he was leaving the wharf he was stopped
by the fOolpad who took from him SO,
his hat and return ticket over the elce-
trio railway. The darkey inquired the
most direct road to Washington and about
/ O'Clock started on foot for that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
POLICE COURT.

[Justice II. r. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed of
this morning:
A man, charged with assault, was
dismissed, the plaintiff failing to sp-
pear.
Ida Smith, charged with drunken aud
disorderly conduct. forfeited her collst'
eral by falling to appear.
Paul Jones. charged with drunken
and dis lrderly conduct, forfeited his
collateral by failing to appear.
Virgie StrOther, coIored, charged
With improper language was fined 80.
James Young and Will am Catte',
colored, charged with tress passing upon
the property of the Washington South
ern Railway, was turned over to the
Alexandria county authorities.
Eliza Muller, charged with drun ken
and disorderly conduct was 6ned 81, so.
Jesse Cole, colored, charged with
dischsrging pistol in the street, had
his case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
PLEASURE SEEKERS.

The city was almost depopula.ed yes
terday. 10 addition to the great num-
Der who have gone away for the summer,
every train aud boat which left for the
various resorts was crowded to it's ut
most capacity, The river was also the
recipient Of much attention from the
smaller power and ssilboats crowded
with pleasure seekers, aud there Is, for
tunately, not report OF single acct
dent. Many of those who could pot
get away could be seen seeking shady
hooks around the wharfs and cemeteries.
In the southwestern section OF the city
the crap shooters and card players were
much 10 evidence and, 1t is said, at one
place near the creek there were in the
neighboshood of dozen games Ia pro-
gress at one time. Most OF the players
were colored men aud boys, who seem
to delight in this manner Of sport.
The nearby resorts-such IS the by ke,
Happy Home, Belmont and other places
between this city and Mount Vernon
were crowded during the day with those
who sought shelter from the torrid heat,
only to return to spend sleepless night
for last night Was q record breaker,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
PROHIBITION A FARCE.

Prohibition Is declared farce in
S nth Carolina, especially in the larger
towns.
The prohibition Law vent inIo effect
Monday lest and ct the end Of the week
the seizures of contrabspd liquor in
Charleston, the Isrgrst ciiy, snd IN COL
umbis, tho c'pitsl, rad 'oh lei the fol.
loving: G Iumpit, ahnu! 6. 600 bottles Of
beer aid about 6 GEL rs of whisky from
''social clubs" Charleston, $500 bot
tIee Of beer, 6S gallons of whisky and
300 gallons of keg beer.
The Charleston raids were on"bling tigers
and the G lumbis seizures were from social
clubs almost entirely. Raidin9 squads bay
been ont every daY. Very meager reports
are had from the other Lin teen counties,
which contain no very large eiti-s The first
weeks trial Of prohibition is not regarded
altogether AS fair test, because thousands Of
dollars worth # beer and whisky were
bongbt in advance Of the dry spell. In
ON of the counties a warning roe is sounded
for search Of blind tigers when the fast
supply gives out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.

A dispatch from Gfsnd Pass, Oregon,
tells of the terrible experience of Mrs.
Frank Ellis 10 the Josephine county
caves. She and her husband with a
party of other merrymskers entered the
cave, aud while engaged in explorations,
Ellis, who hsd a pistol in bis hand,
slipped and Tell, when the weapon was
discharged, the tall from which entered
one of bis eyes. The companious OF The
couple, supposiog a murder had been
committed, ran and made their way out
of the cave, leaving Mrs Ellis and her
husband in total darkness. The wife
remained in The cave with her husband
until he died, and a'ltr four houra'
terrible experie c.. Sne mansgtd to
make her wsy he enirshcs Of the
cave and wslked four hours to house
where che told Of be- tu-tanis fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
DEATE OF AN ALEXANDRIAN.

DEATH OF AN ALEA aNDh
Mr.. w. II. F. Beckham, a former
Alexsndrisn, was ssphyxisted at bis
boarding house in New York at an
early hour yesterday morning, 1t is sup
posed that his death was accidental, snd
that after turning on the gas he mad
vertenlly turned 1t on sgaiu. The de-
ceased had lately been employed on the
New York Times. He was about A
wears old. A sister In Washington and
q brother 10 Chicago survive him. The
remains will probably be forwarded to
OuIpeper for interment. Mr.. Beckham
was a son of the late ]. Thomas Beck
ham, a former mayor OF Alexandra. All.
ter be reached manhood he studied
for a short the EpiscOpsl Theological
Seminary near this city but did not
complete the course. he later entered
the newspaper business, became the
Alexandris correspondent Of Wash
Jngton paper and afterWard moved to
Washington where for sometime he en-
gagged 10 newspaper work. In 1903
he married Miss Margaret Matthews, a
ward of Senator Mcpherson, OF New
jersey. When the senator died 1t was
discovered that Mrs. Bsckbam had not
been legally adopted by him, and she
did not share in the distribution OF his
estate. Mr.. Beckhsm left Washington
about two years ago, and had since been
employed Ia New York.
OF Mr.. Beckhsm's death the New
York Tribune of today says: 'W. d.
F. Bsckhan, reporter employed by
"Ths New York Times" died esrly
yesterday morning at No III west 8lst
street from accidental asphyxiatiOn. His
body was discovered by Mrs. Marshall,
with whom he boarded, who found the
gas Jet partly turned on, draft from the
window having blown out the light. He
had been connected with newspapers 10
Chicago and Washington prior to coming
II New York;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
HOT SUNDAY.

The mercury in The thermometer yes
terday did not break the record of the
present summer, bat 1t scared at times
near the 95' mark. There was light
southerly breeze, but 1t generally came
10 7ephyrs and at intervals. The at
tendance at the churches showed a
decided falling off, but the patrons Of
river excursion steamers were legion.
Steamers carrying people 10 the different
resorts passed up and down the river
loaded almost down to their guards,
listing on one side and with water pour
from the tops of their puddle boxes.
The usual number of gasoline boats were
on the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
THE WENK CASE.

The case of Herman Hsines and bis
wife and d. w. Wenk will come up in
the Police Court tomorrow morning,
Wenk, it will be remembered Was cut in
a difficulty with Hsiues a! the formers
home In the southwestern section of the
city last Saturday week. TIE authori-
ties have not been able to ascertain who
welded the knife, rs 1t seems to have
been triangular fight in which Wenk,
his daughter and Hsiues participated.
The latter has since married the
daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
RETURN OF BATTALION.

The naval battalion of the District oil
Columbia that LEFT Washington on July
80, arrived in that city shortly before
noon yesterday. The battalion had been
on visit to PrOvincetowu, Mass. They
arrived on the auxiliary cruiser Prairie,
aud that vessel anchored of this city.
Later the government tugbOst Triton
came down with two barges upon which
the battalion was taken to Washington.
Later the Prairie proceeded down the
river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
WEAVER PIANOS AT
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

A fine Upright Weaver Piano has been
furnished the Druids Society of Gettys-
burg College. Prof. c. c. Storrick
writes: 1--WE have nothing but COM
mendation TO express as regards the
Weaver Piano. have had several ex~
perts examine the piano and all have
been unanimous in their approval OF the
Weaver Piano. can and will heartily
recommend it."
W. 1. Whitson, Sole Agent, 6II-6I3
King Street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

A called meeting of the Columbia
Steam Fire Eugine Company will be
held tomorrow night. A foil attendance
10 desired as business, OF imPor'aoce to
che company is to be considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies' who wear the Red Gross
shoes slvsys wear = smile. Sold only
by J. A Marshall & Bro, AZ King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
FOB RENT

DOULTRY AND TRJ OK FARM contain
! ing aod one half acres OF land. with riue
room brick dwelling. large It 'ble with eleven
st lis. out houses, good wat r. large lswn.
beautifully situated on the Columbia Pike
just south Of Arlington, Va, Is Minutes ride
II ON WesbiDgt n. -
Rent $22.60 per month. v i'll lease for term
Of years. All improvements in good condi-
ton. THO NJ. JuID.
OH = Street northwest. Washington D. c.,
su7 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

NOTICE Sealed proposals will he received
~ by the undersigned until TUESDAY,
August l7ih, 1909, for ditching and grading
thai norton of what is known as the old
Rradock rod commencing at Qusksr lane,
northeast oolnsr Of High School ground. and
extending TO northwest corner Of the land ct
Mr.. George Wise, intersection Of lane Leading
to Howardsville, distance Of three quarters
Of mile.
All futher information desired may be had
- GEO. AVID.
su0td Alexandria Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

For this section fair tonight. Tuesday part par.
ly cloudy and slightly lower temperature
light west to northwest winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

The clock in the cItyIhall stesple needs
lot king after So 1t strikes so indistinctIy
that 1t can hardly be heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
FOR RENT.

Desirable two story brick dwelling No. $50
N. st Asaph street containing six rooms and
hath. Splendid condition. Immediate posses
sion. Inquire Of JOHN d. E0RhOYLE.
King and Royal streets. auI 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

ALLOW shoes at cost price for
a few day only at John A. Mar
shall & Bro Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

Summer reduction on all low
shoes at John A. Marshall &
Bros, Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
PLEASURE TRIP.

The schooner Ella Hill, Capt. Frank
Dixon, will leave tonight with a party
OF Alexsnd,iaus who will spend The
next two weeks on salt water. The
party Is composed OF Messrs. F. M. Hill,
Milton s. Fairfax, Louis BsDdbeim,
Herbert Baker aud Z,ro Hill. The
schooner will be accompanied by two
launches, one owned by Mr.. g. f. An
derson and the other By Mtssrs. Henry
Wise and George King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
FOR RENT

The RAvENsWORTH FARM; possession
given Janury /. 1910. Apply on place or
by mail TO MRS. LEE, Burke, Fairfax
county, Virginia. ano
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities

Sun rises tomorrow ct sos and sets 81 |Vo
High water at 2. DO q. m. and % p. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

The only store where Regal
shoes can be had outside oil
their agency. John A. Marshall
& Bro. 411 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

DRY GUOLS.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1909-09-25

Tel que nous ravons deja dit q plu-
sieurs reprises, LIE Meschacebe' : SO fait
toujours un plaisir de publier toute nou-
velle depuis la plus minime jusqu'a Ia
plus Importance. Nous prioDs done nos
abonnes ainsi que lie public en- general
de nous faire parvenir ce qu'on aimerait
lire dams les COLONIES de notre journal.
Dams une paroisse de fetendue de St.
JEAN Baptiste il est impossible de visiter
chaque place d'affaire on chaque famille,
mais ceux qui auraient un compte- -rendu
dune fete quelconque, dun surprise
party, dun ue-nique, dune ceremo-
ME nuptiale, dun deces, on ceux qui
aimeraient annoncer le depart ou la
visite dun parent on dun ami peuvent
nous faire parvenir ces nouvelles ct nous
nous ferons toujours un plaisir de les
publier.
On peut nous faire parvenir ces nou-
velles soft en- les apportant directement
a notre bureau ou nous les envoyer par
la MALE.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1909-09-25
COM NJ U NicATED.
For 1.-THE Meschacebe".

For 1.-THE Meschaceben.
The rebuilding of the store of the
Alexandra Brothers is now started for
good under the skillful hand and direc-
tion of that master workman, Mr.. Eloi
Darensbourg. It's walls are already
peeping above the surface of the earth.
In the completion of this building,
Milesville, the hamlet of some of the
descendent relations of I" Evangeline
and of Miss Beecher's Uncle Tom", is
soon to be honored with an imposing
structure that will battle
every trick of the ''fire bug" which
may again visit the community.
The building viii be 20 feet long by
20 feet wide apd Of selz.oMalife-Daoe.
are destined to success ID all its glory.
They are an inseparable union of
brothers, they are extremely friendly
and neighborly, they are courageous,
thrifty and kind, they de-
serve the encouraging cheer of every
good citizen and the full and lasting
support of all the people.
A FRIEND.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1909-09-25
Deces.

rive gauche, Nile MYRTLE Froisy, agee
de 81 ans
LIE meme jour est decedee Mime Raoul
Luminais, agee de 45 ans.
Mercredi dernier, lie % courant, dix
heures ct demie du matin, est decedee,
sur la rive gauche, une enfant de NJ
Florian Vicknair, agee de ans ct
jours. Ses funerailles ont eu lieu lie
lendemain deux heures de lapres- midi,
a rEghse st. Pierre, en- presence de
parents ct d'amis de la famille.