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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
PERSONAL

Mrs. Margaret Fleming, who has
been visiting friends aad relatives IN
ttis city aud Washington, reformed to
her home in StauntoD, Va, today.
Mr.. G. W. Gift and his wife have
returned from King George county,
Alter a few days, visit to Mr.. Gifts
Iuvjtstious have been Issued by Mr..
and Mrs. George Yellott Wortbington,
of Washington, for the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Lewis Worth
ipqton, to Mr.. Angus MscD onsld Draw
ford, formerly of Seminary Hill, but
now of Texas, which is to take place at
Christ Church, Georgetown, on Thurs
day evening, June 10, Vat 8 o'clock.
Mr.. 81. Noel Garner, OF this city, mas
been admitted to practice in the Circuit
Court of Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
COOL WEATHER.

The cloudy weather snd cool easterly
wind of yesterday brought rsin last
night, and other showers have followed
TODAY. Conditions at an early hour this
morning were more akin to those OF
March than the 2lst day OF May, the
mercury in the thermometer being doWn
to $40.
As the day advanced more cOpion'
showers fell, while the wind came in
heavy flaws trout the east The highest
tide OF the year prevailed this morning
the water spreading ia many cases to the
building line OF the Strand and occa'ion-
ing considerable Inconvenience to peo-
ple compelled to move about the Iiver
'front.'. The steamer Southland, which
arrived no this morning from Norfolk,
reported heavy weather 10 the Ohess-
peske Bay lsst night. The waves ran
high, and The landing at Old Point WaS
made with difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
Murdered Ills Wife.

Norfolk, Va, May 2l.-Crszed by
jealousy, and failure to obtain work,
Eugene PEBBLES, young iron moulder,
today murdered his wife in the home OF
the iatter's twin sister, Mrs. Artie Lipp,
465 east Main street, by splitting her
head open With an axe. PEBBLES was
arrested. When locked up the young
man expressed desire TO die also. The
murder was committed in the presence
Of one of the two children of the young
couple, and while the victim was writing
a letter 10 her mother, in Augusta, Ga,
telling of the hard time she was having
with PEBBLES, due to bis jealous DISPOSE
sitiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
PROGRESSIVE EUOHRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. O. E. Wildt last night
entertained at progressive euchre in
honor of Miss Blanche Westly, young
society bud of Altoona, Pa, Among the
oat.oi.town guests we're Misses Mary
and Nellie Kelliher, Mr.. aud Mrs. Z. d.
IOgersOll aud MessI'. Norton and Ralph
Parker, of Washington; Mr.. A. b.
Trsvers, Misses S Trsvers, 81. TraVer',
A Trsvers and Carrie Bsrnheimer; Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. ". Nugent, Mrs. John
Nugeut, aud Mr.. and Mrs, ThC'.
Trayers The prizes we're won by
Messrg. A. Il. Trsvers and Edward In.
gersoll and Misses Blanche WestIy AID
Carrie Bsrnheimer. Mrs. Wildt then
served supper to the party and about
midnight they departed wishing Miss
Westly and the hostess a long and
happy life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
FINED FOR TREsPAsS.

George Jones, William DOdd, Lewis
Obeshite aud Johu Jefties, the four
Youths charged With breaking open and
Iobbing sn ark belonging to William
Hiuken at the Dyke, Fairfax county,
we're taken before Justice Wright a.!
New Alexandris yesterday evening, but
IN the absence of the plaintiff the case
was continued and the boys released
upon their Own recoguizaOce to spPeaTI
at NJ. R. O'Sullivsn's store, corner oil
Franklin snd Patrick streets, this morn
ing. The boys plead guilty as charged
aud the justice imposed fine of 80 and
costs upon each for tresPsssing. The
fine and costs In each case amounted to
1920. Officers Gill, Young, Beach
aud Ferguson, of this city, srrested the
bows and turned them over to Constable
PAYNE. Eight other warrants have been
issued sgainst the boys for similar OIL
fangpq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
INSANE NAN CAPTURED.

A patient of st. Elizabeth Asylum
made bis escape from that institution
Yesterday, and arminS himself with 8
piece of iron pipe caused some excite
ment among people living In the vicinity
Of the steel plaut. The man made MS
Wsv TO the river and and walked out In
She water until it was mp to bic chin
Enoch Davis, Stokes Mills, James G1r-
man Ezekiel Lawrence and Norman
Dsvis, young men Of this city, were 10
a boat nearby, aud they vent alter Inc
lunatic and captured him while be was
In the water. The man -esis1ed tnem'
bat the young men overPowered the de-
mente6 man and tuVued him over 10
oficisls OF the asylum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
POLICE COURT.

GJuStice Il. B. Cation presiding J
The following cases we're disposed oil
this morning: 80,
Bessie Hardy, colored, charged with
being drunk on the streets, was fined TO-
Maggie Bell, cOlored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, had
her case continued, aud Charles BrosduS,
colored, with whom the woman had
had a difficulty, forfeited his collateral
by falling to appear.
Benz. Hamilton, cOlored, charged
with being drunk aud disorderly vas
sent to Jail for ten days.
james Harris, colored, charged with
stealing uuderclothes, was fined So.
James Lewis, colored, charged with
assaulting and cutting Geroline Garter,
colored, was fined $50.
Fred Jones, colored, charged with
vagraucy, was sent to Jail for twenty
DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

Among the cases before the foilce
Oourt this morning was that OF negro
named James LeSis, who had been ar
rested By Officer Young for asssul'lng
and cutting a young coiored "omSn
named Geraline Carter. The cutting
took place in saloon in the north
eastern section OF the city last Saturday
night. The woman exhibited wounds
On her breast aud stated that she alec
had cuts on her shoulders and back.
Jnstice Osion fined Lewis $50. By the
ruliug of the Corporation Court, colored
women are not allowed to loiter 10 and
about saloons, but it is said that the law
Is at present more houored 10 its breach
than In its observance, and after the
testimony in The above case Ohiei
Goods anuouced his determination TO
report certain ssloonkeepers who are
violating the terms upon which their
lioenses are issued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
After a Murdere;

Jackson, Miss, May GA detach-
ment of policemen and deputies are
closing 10 around Thomas Atkinson, an
escaped murderer who de6ed them all
night behind barricsde 10 the woods.
Twenty FIVE years ago, Atkinson was
convicted and imprisoned. Shortly
alterward, he escaped and his where
abouts was only recently discovered.
For twenty years after his escape,
Atkinson led an exemplary life. he
owns 8 farm and was prosperous when
the authorities found him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
LOCAL BREvITIEs

A called meeting Of the City Council
will be held tonight.
The Woodlawn Baptist Sunday school
will hold their 50th anniversary on the
second Sunday In June.
Straw hats have been dotted and light
overcoats douned; fires have also been
rekindIed and feel most comfortable.
MIR. Harrie White, insurance agent,
TO-DAY settled with Mr.. j. Fl. Chilly in
foil for the amount Of his loss sustained
by the Smoot fire.
James Roe wss arrested today BY Or
6cer Sampson having in his possession
several pairs OF rubber gloves concerning
which be could not give a satisfactory
account.
A four seated vehicle from ;he Chat
ham stables will leave the corner OF
King and Pitt streets tomorrow al 1
o. clock for Seminary Hill for the accom-
modstion of those who wish to witness
the baseball game Between the hign
School and Woodbury. forest n'nes'
Round trip so cents.
The auction sale ola piano advertised to
take place at ~ south Fairfax street iomor'
row has been postponed.
You may not think that what we are g oing
TO tell YOU now is absolutely true, but honest
". we wouldn't mislead you for the world.
No. indeed lust listen; mot many Saturdays
ago. while we we're rather busy at our Stand
waiting on our customers, a wireless message
was handed us by winged messenger, post
marked: "Elysian fields" and signed;
"6eorge Washington" IL was an order for
supply of tho,e ilresistibly delicious, Auth
Sausages; Smoked HAMS Fresh Clipped
Beef; Cooked Ham and Tongue; Breakfast
Bacon; Imported Schweitzer, etc, etc. But OF
courss, If you don't think this is the real, IN
sdulterated truth, Just ask Mr.. Einsue9'
He'll tell 20 u its a pipe" Sylvan Blond
helm, The Auth Stand, City MARKET.
Oysters in all styles. Fried Clans every
dsy zoe. per dozen. Clam soup, Monday
| Wednesday and FRIDAY. Fresh Porte on
draft. C. n. Zimmerman
Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
MEETING.

The annual meeting of the King Au'
tomobile Gar Platform Company vas
held at the First National Bank 10
Rosslyn yesterday when the following
officers we're elected: W. NJ. King ST.,
president; J. w. Harper, Vice president
and II. Saunders, secretary and treas
nrer. These With w. II. Saunders we're
made directors. w. NJ. King ST., l.
Il. Saunders snd ". II. Saunders we're
appointed tn executive committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
Shot Intruder.

Jackson, Ala, May 2l,-A msn,
thinly clad, tried to enter The room OF
Miss Sarah Elliot, well-kuown young
jackson girl, during the niga', end was
probably wounded before he got away.
This morning q mans coat, trousers aud
hat found Just outside the window
through the intruder entered, were
identified as belonging to Bryant Bur-
roughs, son of DR.. J. W. Burroughs.
The young man is missing.
About a. III. Miss Elliott was awakened
hv 1oise at her window. She screamed
Her mother rushed from au adjoining room
revolver IN hand and fred three times at a
man in the window. Today blood stains
we're found on the porch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
suit for Divorce.

Silem Mss May 2l.-Siate Seoator
James F Shaw, the millionaire traction
msgnate filled a suit for absolute divorce
today against his vile, Nettie E. Shaw.
He names b. Keno Marble, their former
chauffeur "a correspondent, and for the
custody of their boy Eldredge Shaw,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

The Alexandria Light Infantry headed
by the drum corps will march from
Armory Hall on Monday at 5 o'clock to
Lee Camp Hall and will act as special
escort TO Lee Camp in the Memorial
Day parade, and will later fire salute
over the mound in Christ Church yard,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
1ndspsndsnt Telephone Interests.

indianapolis, Ind, May 2l.-Ths
independent telephone interests believe
that Judge Taylor's decision at Oleve-
land, in which it was held that exclusive
contracts for long distance service are
sgainst public policy, has opened their
way to gain entrance into Chicago,
Cincinnati, New York, aud Washing
ton, the biggest cities in the country
now without independent exchanges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
Funeral.

The tunersl of the late Mrs.. koxey
Williamson. who died at her home on
Shoo,er's Hill last Wednesday morning,
took Mace tom WoOdlswn Baptist
Church this afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. W. F. Watson,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church Of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

Scott II. Hansbrough, prominent
business man OF Winchester, dropped
dead of heart disease on The street In
that city last night He attended a
meeting of the town council, Of which
he is a member, early in the evening
and seemed in perfect health. Some
people believe be was killed by q live
wire with which he accidentally came in-
In contact,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

We have received through the cour-
tesy OF John Murphy Publishing Com
psUy, OF Baltimore a copy OF "Ihe
Costume OF Prelstes," book just is
sued. lis author, Rev. ]. A. Nainfs, 5.
s., is professor of Church History and
Liturgy at st. Mary's Seminary, Baltl'
more, Nd. 1t is the only book pub
lished 10 the English language on the
matter OF prslstisl etiquette aud will be
found valuable and interesting to prel-
ates, clergy and the public OF large
The volume is handsomely bound in
cloth, has clear type on good paper and
is deliberately illustrated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
BIlIorsness and constitution.

For years Was troubled with bilious
mess and constipation, which made lie
miserable for me. My appetite failed
me. lost my usual force and vitality.
Pepsin preparation aud csthartics only
made matters worse. l do not know
where should have been today bad |
not tried Ohamberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve the
III feeling at once, strengthen the digest
i've functions, purify the stomach, liver
and blood, helping the system to do iis
work natuially.-Mrs. Rosa Potts, Biz
minghaw, Ala. For sale by W. F.
Creighton aud Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
Shoes always wear a smile. Sold only
by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

The first showing of Regal
Shoes in the city, John A. Mar
shall & Bro. Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
4 Golden Chance
IS. w o'' for "'' .UO

Beginning Monday, May Oath, to Saturday,
May 3Oth, Lozano Dry Goods Co. announce
that they will have the we'll known eye spe-
cialist. DIR NJ. NJ. Tslkin, of the Hopkins
Optical Co., of Baltimore, who is medical
graduate and VINO is considered the best on the
eye in this country, at their store. 4l7'4ls
King Street, to examine eyes absolutely
free and fit such with the best ground pebble
lenses in gold frames for which you sometimes
pay as high as ten dollars, for only S1.OO.
No wearer Of glasses can afford to miss this
life time chance; no matter how bad your eyes
are. and no matter how many other eye spe.
cialists have failed DR.. Talkin can help you
Remember there is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

The only store where Regal
shoes can be had outside OF
their agency. John A. Marshall
& Bro, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
Sun and Tide Table,
Weather PrObaOlIlues.
EINEn TWENTY DOLLARS.

For this section rain tonight ana sstutua ti
continued COOL moderate and DrisK east anu
Yorfheset winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21

THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to
loan: secured by first mortgage. Address
l., f, Gszstte Office.
rov002ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
DINE LIKE MILLIONAIRE

but not at millionaire prices.
That's what you can do at this
restaurant. Try it after the
theatre, the dance, the outing
You don't have to be extra flush
TO enjoy fine service AMI eXguis
itely cooked viands here You
can come often without feeling
extravaganza
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
WANTED

One or two gentlemen in pleasant FRONT
ROOM: private family; with or without
board 6ll Prince street.
myl23t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
Let Us Tell

.-You how 10 earn from $50 10 5000 per
month at pleasant emp los ment IL requires
OILY six weeks 10 prepare yourself Inc cost
IA snail and the course may he paid for in
am II weekly installments. Mr.. Nspolefn
Hill. our president, will be in Alexandra at
The Rammel Botel every Sunday morning
where he will he ple'fed to give free par
ticulsrs to those interested
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-08

We have had several complaints
from our readers of missing their
papers in the mails. A big pro.
liability il that most OF these ia.
pers have fallen into wrong bands.
This leads us to call attention to
the fact that the posta! authori
ties at Washington, recognizing
the liability of postmasters to
make mistakes in getting letters in
the wrong boxes, have fixed a pen.
atty Of 200 dollars on persons
taking mail out of the office, other
than their own, and not returning
it at once. This law also includes
newspapers. The excuse that it
is the postmaster's fault "cuts no
ice." If you have been getting
other peoples mail you had better
take warning or you may get
yourself IN trouble.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-08

THAT possibly the stand taken by me
might be misinterpretcd bv the Prin-
c!ual. anu also thought that this mat :
Ter might be adjusted by suggesting
70 Mr.. Cook that another party he
selected as Judge instead OF the one
whom ne had informed me he had IN
tehded = sei@c. Iquletly left the as
semDIy hail The Second time, saw and
! talked with Mr.. Cook in the li.tIc en-
trance hall;aid this was the first thlrp
told Mr.. Cook: IL suggest that ven ap,
point more desirable person az nudge
Oh the exercises to be here tonight"
Mr.. Cook answered this: II have al
ready notified the man OF appoint
meht." | then said, Mr.. Cook. as head
OF the School system Of Iberia Parish
wish you to understand that yuur
appointment Of this man on such n
cnmmitiee does NOT have my sanction.
Mr.. Cook answered, know that the
mans moral Ct aracter Is not what il
could be; belivc tina, the mans ma
teria' help to oar Schools justices NY
course"
was greatly surprised at this ex-
preston and SAID this to Mr.. Cook:
gu admit that this mans moral char
t,At
persist ~ giving him undue prom
nance among these young noJs ami
girls on almost every occaasiou.r
said, that being .he case. We under
stand each other. Mr.. Cook. That's
the whole that occurred thai MONT
Q.-Did you after knowledge
having placed by Mr. Cook that
this man had already been named
as member Of the Committee,
'hen arbitrarily demand that his
name be withdrawn?
A.-No.
l cmphatically stated to the
princlpal that there was no fac
tiohai feellng in the matter. but
my stand was taken on moral
grounds.
Much has been said about the
Lafayette Athletic and Literary
meet.
want to tell you that If there
Is one man in the whole Parish OF
lperia, who should know that my
actloh was not prompted from un-
Just motives, that man IL Mr.. Cook.
when planned thc program Mr.
COOK was down to render talk
on some educational subject. |
I'SN WI. = COX Oh TINS ana MIR.
COOK told me that he intended to
take his team Tor the contest in
Lafayette, therefore, he asked to
be excused. His name was With
drawn and | even mentioned at
TINS time that this institute would
not prevent any one who desired
10 take the trip to attend the La
fayette meet.
The facts of the case are these:
W hen 1 assumed this office, |
found quite an accumulation oil
work that should have been done
by the Superintendent protein and
he Ex-Superintendent, but that
1ad not for some reasons unknown
o me been~ done. Therefore, this
accumulation of work had pre-.
|ented my holding Parish Teach
RS institute previous to the 2lth
" April. The 9th being TIE last
saturday of April, and being the
My suitable day lett in April (Of
curse l mean the only suitable
lay lett after l had completed and
.one through most OF the work
nat mad accumulated in the office
urlng the time referred to above
thought that in justice to the
eachers, and | do not mean the
eachers of the New Iberia High
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-08
SEED MERCHANT

ceiVed my sanction, you told me tina
you had received letter from Stat,
superintendent Harris, stating to 70,
n; your grading was too harsh; :nf
you also stated that this letter had Sc
convinced YOU Of the error OF ,oul
way that you now desired to ul,tai,
my sanction to the reversal Of the
grads previously established by vo,
and sanctioned by myself and the
| President ut The Board answered
that 1t was MY belief that 4 course de
moDstrating 81 little stability and such
'hangeablcnes- of mind would be dc
,r1mental TO the whole SchOo, system
Mr. Cook did not show me the lette,
from State Superintendent Harris. nor
did at any time see any correspond
ence from the state department., per
tanning thereto.
MIR. Cook charges further that for
factionai and otherwise unjust mo,
tives, ! 'ntcriered in an exercise re-
GENTLY held at the High school.
Nj, interference wish ia state was
II the interest of the bows and girls at :.
tending that Institution.
Noou. y lnoHtii ago man, we'll
known Republican leader Of this Par.
,sh, had been appointed suppose
~ Mr. Sook-on committee to Sc
let contestants for The Rally Day 10
ne held at Baton Rouge.
This man is well known IN this com
munity as one vino lives up to an OK
tremeIy low standard of morals Cen
Yemen! you all know to whom re-
fer.
AT the time that this man was chos-
en- on Il committee to select these con
'estants, ] sad nothing, trusting that
me Principal would EXHIBIT better
Judgment il the future.
M On the night Of April 9th lat
tended an exercise held in the Hob
Scholi auditorium for the purpose 81
securing funds to pay the way of the
Baton Rouge. This ex-
"rcise was gwen nndef the suspices
OF the High School.
Sitting a few desks ahead Of mo
was TINS man whom | have lust de-
scrIbed to you as Republican
leader, ana man whose morals
not be taken or exhibited
as model.
III occurred to me that the Prin-
clpai might again show poor iudp-
ihent ana select this man FOR some
important committee that night i
Seeing the Principal in the en-
trance hall, | LEFT the assembly ana
!oined HIM out there; | asked him
ms question: "Who do Won H.
lend to appoint as Judges of the |
debate tOnight?" He gave mo
three names among which was tho
name or this man whose moral
character lido not admire. ! told
ne Principal: do you not think
nat you are showing poor udg-
nent IN selecting this man to Judge
ne efforts OF young people?h lie
answered that he had made the
ame selection before and had
leard no objection. | then told
I'm that | thoroughly believed
nat he had heard me give myrea-
ons why l believed the man unfit
Q serve in the capacity i'm which
IT. Cook intended that he should
erVe, and | further added, | be-
leve l am voicing the sentiments
4 the majority of the Board when
say to you that you are exercis-
lg poor judgment in your intend
q selection of this man as Judge
lett Mr.. Cook and went back into [
ne assembly hall. [
l thought deeply concerning the :
Inject and arrived at the conclusion