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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-22

successful term OF school at Riverside
last Wednesday.
j. W. McCool is reported on the sick
list.
Rev. Campbell failed to meet his ap-
pointment at the school house Friday
evening and Mr.. Broadfoot filed his
place.
Henry Smith and wife made a trip
to Englewood the first of last week to
meet the latter's brother.
7. N. Harold made a business trip
to Meade last week.
We are glad to welcome our old
friend and neighbor, James Walker,
home again.
Jack Enlou has built nice little
cottage OH his farm and ia preparing to
put out large acreage of broom corn.
Our rural route carrier has moved
HE family in with the Postmast-r-this
makes it convenient for all concerned
A brother of the late Louis Bashford
came here from Missouri last week.
The Bashford children will return to
Missouri wife him, where they will re-
side IN the future.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-22

Rev. Stubbs, OF Kentucky, who was
in this section last week attending to
some business matters in connec ton
with the estate of his son, who died at
Beaver last winter. preached at the
NJ. E. church Sunday morning and ev-
aninU
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-22

tence. He looked up when he came tc
the part, Give us this day our daily
bread" and said, And kuger on it
mama, kuger on it."-Thc DelineatoI
for May.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-22
pidnt Want Plain Bread

Little George, three years old. was
kneeling at his mothers knee repeat
ing the Lord's Prayer, sentence by SEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
FINED TWENTY DOLLARS.

Some excitement was created on south
Lee street late last night by the I'M
exneeted return home of the head OF
a family who found another man in the
house. The intruder had a pistol,
which he produced, but the proprietor
,nf the house had also armed himself
with A revolver which he WAS quick to
flourish. The latter was accompanied
by two friends who had gone to his
home with him for the purpose OF sur
Orising and capturing the intruder
The latters pistol was taken from him
and the man of the house guarded him
while word was being communicated
To the ststion house. Officer Roberts soon
arrived and took charge OF the man who
mad been found in the house. The latter
.w.a brought before the Police Court this
nofpipg and fined $40. From tho evil
dencs 10 the case, it seems that the ac-
cused had been frequent visitor to The
honse, aud early last night the psier-
lsmilias announced ne would leave the
city and not return until this morning
de, however, like the king in the mist
chapter at the Arabian Nights Enter
tAinments, returned little too previous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
TUGBOATLIBELED.

Declaring that Thomas A. Owen
owes him $276, ga for repairs TO Ovens
tugboat. the Daniel X. Jackson, Gus
tave W. Forsberg yesterday filed libel
nroceedings in the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia against the
vessel. Oven is the river pilot who
receuuy was vindicated from cOppicity
With John o. and Martin I. Davis In
their alleged irregular financial trsnssc
lions, by which the brothers are said 10
have mucted Washington and Alexsn-
dris women and business men out oil
about $500, coo. FOrsberg, in the Pc
tition filed by Attorneys G. A. Calvert,
IT,, and r :. hume, says that since
February "a, 1908, he has made repairs
to the Daniel X. Johnson, and that, IN
spite of numerous requests that the ac-
count he settled. he has received no
satisfaction from Owen. He asks thai
the boat he sold, and the money thus
obtained diverted toward paying the
debt. interest and costs of his snit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
PERSONAL.

Rev. J. E. Thacker, formerly of this
city, but now pastor of the Second Pres
byterisn Church, of Norfolk, has received
a call to the First Presbyterian Church
Of New Orleans, also one to the First
Church of Jacksonville, Fla.
Mrs. J. Sidney Douglas has returned
from a two months visit to relatives in
Mansfield La.
Mrs. Emma j. Spencer has returned
to her home after a delightful visit to
friends in Norfolk, Va, and North
Carolina.
Mr.. s G.. Brent, Of this city, was I'M
able to ell bis engagement to deliver an
address at the Confederate Memorial
Day exercises at Wsrreuton yesterday,
and DR.. Currell, of Washington and
Lee University. spoke In his stead.
Among those who attended The clos
ing exercises of the Fauquier Female
Institute at Wsrrenton last evening we're
Mt. Roger l.. Moore and Mr.. Frank
Garnet, of this city.
Judge Norton and Mr.. H. N. Garner
have gone to Front Royal on legal bust
ness,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
LOCAL BREVITIE5.

There we're showers Of rain again last
night, followed by Others today.
Mr.. William Grimsley, well.known
resident of Accotink, Fairfax county,
died this morning.
Mr.. O. ]. w. Summers has sold to
Mr.. Archie L. Nails house aud lot on
the north side of Duke street, between
Alfred and Patrick.
The correctness OF an item sent to this
Office Yesterday stating that Mr.. Gordon
Phillips would leave that evening for
Sparrows Points denied by Mr.. Phillips.
A beautiful floral Cross was placed on
the mound 10 Christ Church yard on
Jefferson Davis's birthday, June Ord, by
the Mary Gusts Lee Children OF the
OOnied racy.
Frederick Mills, the young Alexan'
drisn, who has been missing from bis
home during the past ten days, has been
located in the Maryland General Hospi.
tai in Baltimore. Mills is being treated
for a trouble that effects his hearing.
Those who received books for voices
in the lot in George Washington Park
to be awarded by Alexandria Washing.
ton Lodge OF Masons are requested 10
return them tc the Office OF DR.. 1. b..
Cochran on King street by the 10th In
slant.
Mrs. John T. Hsnrsban reported at
the station house this morning that a
man named Clarence BagOt bad run OIL
with her daughter, Ruth Warren, and
requested that the police locate her.
She wanted to ascertain whether the
couple had been married
The police force of this city WAS in
spec,ed late yesterday afternoon by Ma
yor Pah 10 the presence of members OF
the Band of Police Commissioners. Every
thing was found to be in satisfactory
condition except some Of the pistols used
by the officers.
Anselm Dieterich Meyerbser was a great
astronomer. Anyone looking it him, tho,
would never take him for a star gazer. A
squat little man was he with paunch on
him about the size of RoosevelPs game bag at
the end off good days hunting. He resembled
| n walking brewery more than anything else
in this world Every time he felt lonesome
he would go up to his "Tell-her-scOpe' and
| take peek at Venus (you could always tell
when he was looking at this particular God
| dess because he would blush something fear
fuID. The other day he received a message
| from Mars ordering a supply Of those irresiss
| tibly delicious Auth Ssusiges. Hams, an 1
other seasonahje food products from the Auth
Stand Sylvan Blondheim, The Auth Stand,
City market.
Oysters in all styles. Fried CLANS every
day soc. per dozen. Clam soup, Monday
| Wednesday and Friday. Fresh Porte on
draft. G. n. Zimmerman
| Market Space. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
COlOred Man Killed.
Samuel BIakeley Assaulted and Killed
by James Lucas.

by James Lucas.
The Alexandra Lodge Of colored
Elks gave an excursion to River View
on the steamer Queen Anne yesterday.
Early in the night a number OF colored
people of both sexes gathered on the
wharf short distance south Of Prince
street where the steamer was to land on
the return trip.
Among those on the wharf was
young colored man named Samuel
Blskeley, who had raincoat on his arm.
1t wss, it Is said, his intention to escort
Stella Poindexter, a young colored
woman, one OF the excursionisIs, to her
home upon the return OF the steamer.
He had early In the day purchased q
ticket and presented it to her. Another
Young colored man named James Lucas,
was present anxious also to offer his
services to escort the woman to her
home. The two men about lO:3O
O'Clock looked with jealous eyes on each
other. and finally became engaged in
colIoouy, which brought on fight, dur
ing which Lucas drew q knife and liter
ally butchered his antagonist. The lat
tel fell 10 a dying condition at the en-
trance to the shed on the end OF the
wharf, his blood run ming on the plank
ing and through the seams Into the river.
Several colored persons ran to Blakeley's
assis lance, and upon an examination II
" az found that blood vas rushing from
te rrible cash on the left side OF his
neck, extending TO the ear, another stab
wound was 10 the lower part of the neck,
two wounds were in the heart aud the
right arm was almost split open.
A CRY of horror arose from the crowd
and a pa followed, during which
Lucas csc aped. Blskeley expired in
about ten minutes time, and later De-
maine & Son placed his body in an am
bulauce and carried it To their undertak-
ing establishment. ,
While The remains were being placed
10 the basket The Queen Anne was max
ing her landing, and the excitement was
increased considerably when the return
10y eACuIblOulblb WIZ hoN SHj"J -
quiet day were informed of the tragedy.
Lucas succeeded 10 elndlng the police
until 2 O'Clock this morning, when OH
GERS Gill, Young, Knight and Arlington
located him in the northwestern section
OF the city and took him in custody
1t is said that Lucas was the aggressor'
Blakeley had been working at Mr.. z. L.
Harriugton's stables, aud hi s employer
says he WAS faithful and trustworthy and
OF a peaceful nature.
The case was not examined in the
Police Court this morning, Justice OAton
having postponed 1t until after cor
oner's inquest shall have been held.
DIR. Moore, the coroner, held an in
quest this afternoon at Dem alne & Sons
undertaking establishment.
The evidence sdduced a. the time this
report closed WAS substantially the same
as the ststement published above.
The jury was composed of the follow
ing: Thomas Fisher, r. E. Knight,
JCssph LoweDbacb, O. j. W, Summers,
n. New aud l.. LeatherlAnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
AMnSEMENTS.

As anticipated the show put on at the
Surprise Theatre was one Of the best yet
given at this popular theatre. Last
night the whole show was OF such quail
Iity that to speak in high praise OF one
feature would be dOing injustice to the
others. There is no question but that the
management at the Surprise is deter
mined to carry out bis announced pro-
ersmme-that is, having nothing but
the best, and he Is being rewarded by
immense crowds. The programme OF
last night will be repeated tonight.
The Alexandria Amusement Com
psny gave another OF it's delightful shows
last night and the nall was crowded
from 7 o'clock till eleven. Tie prizs was
awarded at S:45. The pictures tonight
will be changed, and, as will be seen by
their advertisement, they are OF the hrs!
order Come out tonight and ENJOY q
good show. 1t may be your lock to get
q prize,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
SCHOOL BOARD.

At the monthly meeting OF the MY
School Board held last night at the ne"
school building there we're present OaPt'
Herbert Bryant, chsirmaD, and Messrs.
Thompson, Yates, Stsbler Ramsay,
Bradshaw, Thomson, Boothe, Garter ana
DR.. Smith.
Mr.. StsbIer reported that the matter OF
furnishing window shades for the new
building was under way, the contract
having been given to the lowest bidder;
some of the windows would require only
half shades; the flooring Of Hallowell
building, he reported, wss in bad condl-
ton and would have to be renewed or re-
paired; the contractors who bad done the
lighting of the new building bad agreed
10 put lights in The basement without
charge.
A number of bills for repairs and sup
plies were ordered to be paid.
Mr.. Thomson, from the finance COM
mittee, reported adversely on the petit
ton of A. S DOniphsn for one half OF
the amount paid the bOnrd by the South
err Railway Company for the rent OF the
rear Of Peabody building during the
month of April, aud the report was
adopted.
DR.. Smith, from the special commit
tee on the new school building, submit
Ted plans and estimates by City Engineer
Dunn for the improvement of the grounds
of that building. The plans provide
for grading, draining and grassing tue
grounds, cement curblug, walk-wsys and
drive. drain to sewer and the estimated
cost ia 81. 600. This does not include
fencing, street sidewalks or gathering.
The clerk reported that the superin-
tendent was iDdisposed and could not be
present at the meeting; he had sent word
however. that the schools were all IN
good condition aud asked the board to
fix the time for the closing of the schools
for the summer recess.
On motion of Mr.. Bradshaw the super
iptendent was directed to commence the
closing Of The school, on Monday, June
IA. and continue the same during that
week.
The clerk submitted the bids for fur
nishiug fuel for the year and was direct
ed to award the contracts to the lowest
bidders-Mr Dew. AitchesOn for hard
coal, Il. J. Faunon for soft cUsl and II
E. Grover for wood.
The following applications were re-
ceived and ordered placed on file: U. f.
Smith, of MilRaukee, Wis for superln-
Eeudent, should there be a vacancy; Mr..
Mshlon Il. Jauney, of Alexandria, Nj 1888
Bette Lowry, of Bedford county; Q. Il.
Matthews, of Alexandra (noW OF
Blacksburg,) and Msslda 5. Fletcher,
of Seymour, Conn.,, for positions as
teachers.
Mr.. Yates called attention to the
crowded condition of the annex to the
Washington school building and sdvo-
Gated the transfer of the lowest grades
of Washington school 10 the girls new
building. He said that there were three
vacant rooms in that building which
could we'll be used for the little boys.
No action was laken in this matter and
che board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
SCHOONER RORBED.

The schooner Grspeshoi, Capt John
RJh,ay, lying at the foot Of Cameron
street. was boarded last night by thieves
and A number of articles carried Of
Early this morning Mr.. W. n. Whestly
found that the lock by which his row
bost had been secured TO the wharf had
beeu broken. When making an exsmir-
alton he found q smsll clock, pair of
opera glasses and q rife in the boat. Mr..
Wheatiy later carried the articles to the
station house, when il Wss found that
thew had been taken from the Crap
shot. Two rszors we're also taken from
the schooner. The police are at work on
the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
a LII, EXCURSION.

On next Monday, June 9TH, the new
Alexandria Light Infantry will give
their first annual excursion to Marahall
Hall on the steamer Charles Maesleater'
After the evening boat reaches the
grounds. the company, assisted by Osce-
oIa Tribe of Red Men in full war-paiut,
~ill give q reproduction of Coasters
Last S and" including burning Custer
At the stake, AID after this spec acalar
feature, there will be 40 Individual COM
ne,itlye drill on ths pavilion for the
com psny's gold mccall, now held by Mr.
Ohas. + Dienelt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
TUGBOAT FLOATED.

The lugboa. Margaret, which had
been pulled partly out of the water on
the marine railway about week ago, was
drawn into deep water last night by
appliances of wrecking company
which had been brought here from
Baltimore. The Margaret was to have
had her hull cleaned and painted, but
when partly up on the ways an accident
to the cradle rendered 1t impossible to
pull The tugboat any farther or launch
her into deep water; the services of the
wrecking company we're required to
released the boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
NAVAL BALL.

The complete merit standing OF the
midshipmeu who today received their
coveted sbeepskins from the hands OF
Admiral George Dewey was announced
py the Naval Academy authorities.
The Glass has 175 members. Among
the graduates from Virginia is Hugh
Victor McOabe, Of Leesburg, son OF the
late Judge J. B. McOabe. The ball
will take place tonight and among those
who will attend are Misses Daisy and
Inez Marshall, daughters ofMr. John A.
Marshall of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
FESTIVAL.

A strawberry festival and lawn fete
will be given by the Ladies' Guild OF
St. Johns Chapel, West End, at the
home of Mr.. Theodore Ale, 1916 Duke
street, extended, on the nights of June
II and 49, A lot of assorted bachelors,
of all ages and sizes, will be sold at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder on
Monday night, the l4th and choice lot
OF old maids will be suctioued of on the
same block on Tuesday night June 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
INVITATION.

We have received an invitation from
Dr. l.. NJ. Blsckiord, principal, to at
tead the commencement exercises OF the
Episcopal High School Of Virginia, near
Alexandra, at p. m. Wednesday, June
10th. at Liggelt Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
]. O. u. A. NJ,

A we'll attended meeting Of James W.
Jackson Council, No. 65, Jr. o. U. A.
NJ, was held last night One csndi-
date was initiated aud business of i'm
portauce was transacted. This council
will nominste officers for the ensuing
term on next Thursday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
shoes always wear smile. Sold only
by J. A. Marshall Il Bro, 422 King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

See those Queen On atty Ankle
Strap PUMPS, neoktie bow. They
are the newest John A. Mar
shall & Bro, Az KiDO street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
POLICE OOURT.

IJustice h. B. Cation presiding. ]
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
A white man, chsrged with assault,
was fined $40 -,
James Lucas, colored, CHARGED with
assaultiDg aud killing Samuel b akeiey,
also colored, had his case continued until
after the coroner's inquest shall have
been held. =,
Sadie jackson, colored, charged with
ssssuldng james Wells, colored, Was
dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
Weather ProbabiIities.

For this section showers this afternoon ana
tonicbt Saturday partly cloudy; light to
moderate essterly winds. becoming variable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

The eclipse came off all right lsst
night, the clouds mskiog 1t total.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

A YOUNG LADY 10 demonstrate the Won
derful perfection cherry seeder; splendid op-
pOrtunity TO make good salary. Apply At once
O. SWAN BROS. ie2 3tA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

Swan Bros,
King and PittSfeetS
Demonstrations.

We call your attention
to the two demonstrations
now going on in our store.
One is the Titus Darner"
and the other is the "Per-
lection Cherry Seeder,"
both of which are great
time savers.
We respectfully invite
you to call and see a dem
oDstration of these two
wonderful little devices.
The Titus Darner
is the only successful and
perfect darning attachment
for darning on sewing ma
chimes. By this little in
vention you can rapidly
darn on your sewing ma
chine Stockings, Under
wear, Table Linens, Lace
Curtains or anything re-
quiring mending.
Price 25C, 35C
and SOC each.
900
The Perfection
Cherry .Seeder
Is a wonderful little device
whereby the seeds and
stems are rapidly removed
from the cherry without
crushing same. Come in
and see the demonstration
now going on.
Price l5C each,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04
ONLY 1900 CASH

Needed to secure one Of the most DESIRA.-
BILE RESIDENCES in the city. Address
x. Y. h.,
luz 1W Care Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

NIAAIED--A first-class Virginia COOK
w to go with a Washington family TO
Maine for the summer. Only those with ex
perience need apply; reference required.
Call on Mrs A. A. WAKEFIELD, 1l9 north
Colnmhus street. ie3 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-04

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, 1909-06-04

EXECUTORS NOTICE-Haying qualified
~ ss executors cf the estate Of Eliza C..
Adam, notice is given TO sll persons having
claims against the said estate To present the
same for payment, and to all persons indebt-
ed to said estate to settle the same.
sae, ALFRED THOMSON, p-...
Evening journal., 1909-01-02
Dinner For Debutantes

Mrs. L. L. Gnpin gave dinner at her
residence, No. 1904 Bronze street last even-
ing in honor OF the debutantes OF the
season; the guest Of honor being Miss
Louise Nowland
Covers were laid for thirty guests and
Mrs. Gllpin was assisted by Mrs. Otho
Rowland and Mrs. Willard Salisbury The
guests were Miss Louise Rowland. Miss
Madeline Henry, Miss Tremaine. Miss
Margarete Miller. Miss Eva Moxham, Miss
Bessie DUPONT, Miss Edna Marines, Miss
Ellen DUPONT. Miss Bette Curtis. Miss
Barbara Vandegrift. Miss Jennings, Fred
Gilpin, Jr.. Mr. Moore. John and Peter
Cause the Messrs. Miller, Ftancis Buck,
Tilghman Johnson. Lewis Rumford. Doug
las Buck. Edward Lane. Edward Bring
hurst, Eugene dupont. Miss Helen Holmes
of New York; Russell Gilpin Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Salisbury and Mr. and Mrs
Otho Nowland II was at this dinner that
formal announcement was made Of the en-.
gagement Of Miss Helen Holmes and Rus
sell Gilpin.
Evening journal., 1909-01-02
De oraft-Hawthorne

Miss Ida May Hawthorne, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hawthorne,
of near Newark and Howard A. De
Graft were married at the home Of
the brides parents. on Wednesday
evening by the Rev. Tilghman Smith.
Miss Bessie Vincent was maid of honor
and Leslie Wilkins groomsman Mrs.
Leslie Bullen played the marches.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Hawthorne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis L. Hawthorne. Master Ralph
Hawthorne, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Haw-
thorne, Miss Grace Hawthorne, Miss
Ethel Hawthorne. Miss Alice Haw-
thorne Master Leroy Hawthorne, Mas
ter Robert Hawthorne. Mrs. Cora Ly-
nam, Master Clifford Lyman, Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Chefhns, James b. Vim
cent. John G.. Vincent, Charles l. De
Croft. Miss Bessie Vincent AR and
Mrs. J. Bayard Vincent. William Vim
cent, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hawthorne
Ernest ]. Steward. MIR. and Mrs. Gpegs
S. Lyman, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hall
Master Vernon Lyman, the Misses
Mary. Sarah j., Deborah Rothwell, Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Alrich, Mrs. H. A.
Marshal, Miss Helen Marshal. Miss
Grace Marshal. the Rev. and Mrs
Tilghman Smith, Mr. and Mrs. II. Z
Tomlin. Mr. and Mrs. G. Walters Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Davis. Mrs. S. r.
Currinder Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bullen
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Belmont. Miss Fannie
X Mote, Miss Priscilla Appieby, Miss
S. Frances Smith. Charles II. Currin-
der Frederic Stafford. W. NJ. Morgan
William ] Whitten. Leslie Wilkins
Frank Stafford.