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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
EVIDENCE OF BIG CORN
CROP FOR THIS
YEAR.

just what can BE- done ID The way
Of raising corn has been shown the
people Of Baton Rouge by Mr.. B. R.
Splane Of Atwood plantation, Saint
Landry parish, who has brought to
this city and placed on exhibition at
the Doherty Hardware Companys
store in Lafayette street, some corn
that surpasses anything ever seen in
this section, says the Baton Rouge
State-Times.
Mr.. splane has corn that weighs
pound and ) half to the ear, and
also some ears, gathered of one stall
which when put end To end, measure
yer fye feet lnne.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Belle Cheney Springs to be Di-
Vided Into Lots.

At a meeting of stockholders held
July q, it was decided to divide the
track composed of 80 acres Of Belle
Cheney Springs, in the northwestern
part of this parish, into lots. The
balance about $50 acres will be sold
as timber land. Local engineers
Roberts and Cooke will begin 10 lay
out the thirty acres into lots.
Mr., Editor. There is a difference
in getting caught il 8 trap. It snaps
sometimes. ! think there was q con
dition in this case since there was an
arm involved. Much TO the diseom-
fture Of the entrapped. She is not
at all discouraged, only she cant de-
eide what was the bait. Trying again
is a good motto. Waiting later news.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Notice.

OF School Directors OF ST. landry Parish for
the creation of q school district of the terri
tory described as follows. n to be known
as Port Barre School District NO One. Be.
ginning at the half section line OF section
2A, on the township line between township
ayet south range I've and six east; thence
running west six miles across T. s S r 5 q.
along the half section line Of sections 81 AZ,
ship line between townships five south
range i've and four east; thence running
south along the township line six miles into
township six, south range i've east to sec
ton -; Themes running east six miles across
township six, south range hTe east to where
IL Intersects the township line between
townships six south range i've and six east
at the half section of section "a; thence
north along the township line SIX miles to
place of beginning this district to contain
t~hirty-sfx squars miles.
Jaiyz4 G. u. THOMPSON, Secty.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Grand COteau.

ars. ]. ", Jones and daughter,
Aa Bertha, Of Carencro, were in
Town Thursday.
Alss Edith Koko left for Crowley
ef visiting relatives here.
Y, Albert Leyet of Thibodaux vis-
aa big sister Mrs. S. Feucht this
pal week.
" NJ. s. Gardiner and family
" Saturday for their home in
s@lassvllle, Texas, after visiting rela-
avss and friends.
~ Electa Smith is visiting rela-
ana friends III ArnaudvilIe.
Y Edwin Smith and family we're
Anspdgils Sunday.
q Barry and family Of Ia
''e were Sunday visitors here.
y Y. Barry visited her father,
week. op't0us@9
i, ssa @ Aouton, Of Lafayette,
y guest q his brother, Mr.,
n. ] Richard Of Jennings was
asis Tuesday. 0''san'
gaasis crstin Of Gueydan is
'ilss work on the St. Charles
! almost complete.
.aaal9g party was given at
foraa's on Thursday Of
N z large number was pres
IN 9 : delightful time.
aides and gentlemen Of
ed . picnic out ii The
sunday, which vas wound
gEand BAH a. !,
slsAt all present we're very
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
BUYERS WEEK IN N. 0.
M BID Trade Convention from August End
to Tin Inclusive.

New Orleans, July 24.-0ver s.
O0 merchants are expected to at
tend tho unique trade convention in
NsW Orleans from August End to
7th. inclusive. The Merchants and
manufacturers Committees of the
Progressive Union are now exploiting
Ills unique convention in every city
snd town in the South.
This is a plan which has the
hearty support Of the manufacturer
and Tie iobber alike" said Mr.. ]. w.
[. Wright, vice chairman Of the
committee. by Offering to pay the
railroad fare Of the buyer, irrespec-
tive Of whether he buys $1,000
worth Of goods or not, the business
men q Che city evidence a faith in
thsir ability to compete with other
iobbing markets which will inspire
ike confidence ID the buyer himself"
we want to show the trade in
this territory just what we have to
ofer, and it is quite certain that
they viii do the rest
MI. Bernard Landau, another
member Of the committee, expressed
confidence III the movement for
early trade development. I'VE have
come to the right conclusion" said
IL. Landau, in offering to bring
lie merchant here without restric-
fnn IS to amount Of purchase, and
Il IS 8 policy that should create not
Oily business, but d most cordial
ieeing among the trade. When
700 pay q man to visit you and then
tl him he does not have to buy
uader restrictions you have done the
nght and fair thing, and 8 better
sd mutually profitable acquaintance
viii follow
am always an optimist when il
concerns the trade expansion Of New
Glsans' said Mr.. j. s. Cave, of the
sannittee. We have the best
csa, tho best goods, the best prices
nd Tie best facilities, and il is only
4 q Hs to convince the trade OF
these truths. We expect to bring
na big crowd, entertain them well
NJ iss them see for themselves that
et claims are bona fde.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
CITY TAX SALES.
OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLH
PROPERTY AND NOTICE TO
MORTGAGE CREDITORS.
The City Of OpeIousas We. Delinquent
Tax Debtors.


By virtue of the authority vested in
me by the Constitution and laws Of the
State OF Louisiana, I will sell at the
principal front door of the Courthouse,
in which the civil District Court Of the
parish Of st. Landry is held within the
legal hours for Judicial sales, beginning
at III O'Clock q. M, on
Saturday, July "a. 1909,
movable and immoYable property on
which taxes are now due to the City OF
Opelousas, La, to enforce collections of
taxes assessed in the year 1908, together
with interest thereon from the Ist day
of January, 1905, at the rate of 2per cent
per month until paid, and all costs.
The names of said delinquent tax-pay-
ers, the amount of taxes due by each on
the assessment of said year, and the
movable and immovable property as
sessed 10 each to be offered Tor sale as
follows, to-Wit:
% Mrs. Phil. Z. Asher
lot improved, bounded north by La
combe, south South street, east Market
street, west Veazie, assessed S1500: corr
poration tax 1908 $1,000.
S57 Mrs. Isabella Green
! lot improved, bounded north BY
South street, south LatoiIais, east Cha
chere, west David, assessed $3.50: corpo-
ration tax for 1908 1921.
511 Mrs. r. NJ. LitteII
lot improved, bounded north Cherry
street, south Littel1, east Court st, west
Market street, assessed $3.50; corpora
ton tax for 1908 $I7.50.
5l2 DIR. r.. M. LittelI
Q lots improved, bounded north BY
Littel1, south Andrepont, east Court
street, west Market street, assessed SLIGO:
corporation tax for 1903 S8.I2.
on said day I viii sell such portion of
said property as each debtor will point
out. and in case the debtor will not
point out sufficient property. I will at
once and withontfurther delay, sell the
least quantity of said property of any
debtor, which any bidder will buy for
the amount of the taxes, interest and
costs due by said debtor. The sale will
be without appraisement, for eash.in
legal tender money OF the United States
and the property sold shall be redeem-
able any time for the space of one year
nv paying the price given with twenty
per cent and costs and penalty added
The mortgage creditors are hereby
notified that if the property to be sold
is not redeemed, the sale thereof, when
recorded in the conveYanes or mortgage
office shall operate as q cancellation 0f
all conventional and Judicial mortgages
fhnrRon. g. LII AYfsS
1T lis i.x al N.fa3r
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
JOS. B. CLEMENTS, 3. S. CLEMENTS,
O%PELOBsAs, IA. KINDER. Ia.
CLEMENTS BROS.
RICE BUYERS
Highest cash price
paid for Rough Rice
july "a 6mo
sHERlFF's SALE.
ISAAC w. BARNES
MRS. d. ]. LYONS.
No. 1858, 18th Judicial District Court
Parish of st. Landry La.

No. 1888, 18th Judicial District Court
Parish of st. Landry La.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale
Issued out of the Hon. 18th Judicial District
Court, in and for the parish of st. Landry,
In the above entitled and numbered suit,
to me directed, I have seized and will
oner Tor sale, forcash. at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of b Conrt House of st, Landry par
ish, in Opelousas, La. on
Saturday, August II, 1909,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following described
property, to-wit
Lot No. 2 in Block No. fifteen in Krofz Adj
parish, La.
TeTms-Cash.
1uly17-6t III. q. SWORDS, snerin.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Public Auction.

Twill proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, at the resi-
dence Of @. r. Woods on Waxia, with ap-
praisement, for cash, according to the
Police Jury law relative to estray ami.
malson.
Saturday, duly 81, 1909,
at 10 O'Clock a. M, the following described
property. to.wtt:
One brown COW, white spot on ribs, ear
mark crop underDit and upper bit in one
ear two splits in other ear: has been row
ing at this place for three years.
a.. d. HAWKINS,
JuIy24-2t Justice of the Peace.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

Taknn I'm BY the undersigned, ct Rich.
1uAVM up ards, La, one white muleY gfear
about 8 years old, ear mark smooth crop in
each with under slope In one ear and
upper figure seven In other, has been on
range about two years.
The owner is hereby notified to come for
same away. CT. HILL,
5uly24-6t Rosa, ka.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

Grand Coteau, July 2o.-Mis.
olita Reeds Of jennings was the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Uptor
this past week.
Mrs. J. ]. Barry and daughter.
Gertrude, left for Jeanerette laat
Thursday.
Misses Theresa and Obey Dugas Of
Jennings were Che guests Of Miss
Katie Barry last week.
Miss Katie Barry left last Thurs.
day for Colorado.
Mr.. George Massie Of New Orleans
vas the guest Of Mr. w. n. Up,
ton a few days last week.
Miss Camille Levy is visiting rela-
tives in Morgan City.
Miss Ethel Barry is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Des Mizzi, in Opelousas.
Mr. John Burleigh, of Port Barre,
was in town Sunday.
Mr.. Lester Burleigh, of Washing
ton, was a Sunday visitor here.
DR.. 3. S. Barry made a flying "trip
to 0pelousas Monday.
Miss Alice Petetin and brother.
Master Eugene, left Sunday to visit
their sister, Mrs. j.. C. Barry, in La
fayette.
MIR. Al. <. Grace, Of PIaquemine.
was a pleasant visitor here last week
Mr.. Easton GuiIbeau visited friends
and relatives in Arnaudyille lasl
week
Mr.. r. S. Barry left Tuesday Il
visit relatives in Beaumont.
Master Fulton Carroll was in New
Iberia Sunday.
Messrs. R. n. and Richard Barry,
Pat schrewe, Archie Oge, F. NJ
Mouton and 0'Brien Elmer, IT., took
in the excursion to Lafayette Sun.
day.
Two games Of baseball between
Fusilier and Grand Coteau were wit
messed by a large crowd at this place
on Sunday last. The first game
was played by the second teams, nm
PRED by Edwin Smith, and was VOL
by Fusilier by the close score Of
ID to /. Only three innings were
played, to allow time for She big
teams. The second game resulted
in q victory for Grand Coteau, The
home boys winning by a score 81
"a TO L. Armand Petetin was The
umpire of this game.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

Wakan TN By the undersigned IN opel.
AAAgA W ousas, two mare colts, sorreI and
a bay, about w years old, 40 brands OF
marks.
This owner Is hereby notified to come for
vvar1 nTove PROPERTY. pap costs and taxa
1nnez6.et HENRY GHAeHeEE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

Mi. splane il perhaps the champion
corn grower in Louisiana. He sst
mates that his crop this year will pre-
duce one hundred and seventy bushels
to the acre.
81 have corn that / cali The
Mortgage Litter, and that Is what
II is,g said MI. splane. 4It grows 4
hundred and fifty bushels ID Che acre
and does il in less time than any III
our native corns.
The record crops which M. Splane
has been able 10 make have been
grown as the result Of intelligent ef
fort-by raising The standard 81 the
corn every year, BY crossing tile na-
tive with fine imported seed, and BIZ
using the latest methods ID planting
and cultivating.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Notice.

lam applying for a pardon from q sem
tence TO " years in the penitentiary under
an indictment charging shooting with In
tent to commit murder.
july2a.6t RoDoLPH CHARIOT.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24

LOST-Pocket book containing
valuable papers and documents.
Same are of value to 10 one but owns
OK. Suitable reward fer return. Jno.
". Lewis. July n.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Big Preparations To Entertain
Farmers.

The committee in charge reports
everything in readiness for the en-
tertainment Of the farmers next
week. Carriage drives, visit to
Schell Canal, Elks minstrel and prob
ably a water melon cutting viii be
given the visitors on the Court Honse
square.
The 0pelousas Gulf and Northeast
ern Railway has on sale round trip
tickets from 0~pelousas to Mineral
Wells, Texas and return until Oct. 81,
1909.
For further information see local
agent OF
i. II. 1.on. ?. &.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-07-24
Another feature Of interest this


Another feature Of interest this
week was the weekly meeting Of the
Jolly Club, which took place at Miss
Edith Koko's on Wednesday Of last
week; at this and all other meetings
the members reported . glorious
time.
Miss Lucille Castillo returned
home in o%pelousas after visiting rel
atives here.
We are having very hot days; the
government thermometer registered
81 degrees a few days last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
Washington, Alexandria G
Mt. Vernon Railway.
IN elect May ], IyUy.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA,,

A--<AA1-A-At0AAAAi
For Washington, from corner Prince ano
Royal streets. week days. at $40, 605, 62o,
6 80, 6 40, 8 So, 05, 10, 2 20, 40, 7 so, 90,
8 10, 825, SS5, $50, go, $50, 9 SO
10 10, 10 30, 10 90, IL 10, II 25 ii 80, IL 20 a.
M, IL 10, II 25, u 30, II so, 1 10, %. l so,
1 so, 2 10, 2 %, so, 2 80, 8 05, 70, 3 80, 90
~ 4 %, 4 80, 4 40, 455, 5 10, 8 %, 5 30, 81,
6 O., $40, $50, s 90, 200, IT'S, 725, o.,
8 Sl, 900, 8 80, 10 90, 10SO, II 10 and II 90
sundays-7 90, 7 IS, 8 10, 8 90, s 40, 900, 900.
8 40, 100 10 20, 10 40, II 90. II 20 and II 10
q. M, 10 90, IL 20, IL 80, 100, 20, l 40, 200
2 20, 2 40, 800, 800, 3 40, 400, 4 20, 40, B 90
5 20, 40, 6 90, 90 6 20, 7 90, 720, 740, s 90
$780, 900. $50, 1000, 1895, and II 10 p. m.
F0R MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, 8 45, $50, 56, 81, 10 25, II 20, q. M
~ %, 1 25, IS, $50, 40, 80, 6 80, 735,
60, so, 10 so ami IL so .. M.
Sundays 90, 30. $50, 10 so, II 30 q. NJ,
70 go 1 80. 2 80, 30, 4SO, $50, $50, 73J
46 and 10 Is p. m.
SCHEDULE FOR ALEXANDRIA CITY CAR.
HoRTHBOUND.
Leave Ferry Wharf 8 16, 8 Il, 8 10, 9 so,
10 %, II 90, IL 80 q. M; ~ 30, 05, IS,
2 o. 2 45, 3 80, 05, 50, 5 o., IS, 6 so,
z %, 7 45, 8 25, 8 90, 9 4Op. n.
sOUTRBOUED.
Leave Spring Park o., 80, 8 50, 81,
10 10, 10 %, II 20 a. M; ~ Is, u 81,
20, 60. 2 30, 10, 3 50, 4 20, 50, 80,
%, 6 80, 7 %. 10, %, 9 Is, 10 % p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
JUNE TWENTY-EIGHT, 1909

/ should come forward on OF before
JUNE TWENTY-EIGHT, 1909
and take out q license for the same fIom the
auditor. After the Both Of June all persl ms
owning or harboring dogs without the re-
auired license are subject TO q fne,as the laws
on the subject require Of $50 or 500.
Complaint has been frequently made that
many persOus IA to take out their license,
and that others pay on one or two dogs when
owning ana harb0ring more,or who send such
dogs away during the simmer months and
bring them back in the fall
Attention has been Gale to this evasion Of
the law and policemen viii report all such
cases. and fines can be imposed upon those
who fail TO take out licenses after trial in the
Police Court
RD-In order TO avoid any mistakes. persons
who make application for licenses would DO
well to write their names and number OF resi-
dence, street, etc. on card or paper when
making app ication for their licenses to the
Auditor.
Attention is called to the fact that while
the payment Of license tax is required by
the laws Of the city. whether dog is kept on
the premises Of the owner at all times or not,
vet the payment Of such tax does not eutitle
the dog to the unrestricted use Of the streets
and alleys Of the city, both day and nighl, for
it is provided by law, that: The Mayor in
addition at any and all times, ip his discre.
ton, by proclamation, shall declare that all
such dogs as above licensed shall be securely
muzzled, and if any such dogs be found run
ming at large during the continuance OF
such proclamation without the required
muzzle, they shall be seized by the police
force, or other persons designated by the
Mayor Of such purposes, and conveyed to
saita bic place and Destroyed"
FRED J. PAVE, Mayor.
The following is q copy Of SectiOn "a Of the
license law: "0n every dog, regardless Of sex,
one dollar and fifty cents" iel2tZ6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
RAILROADHl
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Trains leave Union Station Alexkndria
In Effect June 10th, 1909,

N. B-Following schedule figures published
only as information. and are not guaranteed,
7:H A. M.-Daily Local between Washing
ton and Danville.
S:17 A. A.-Daily-Local for Harrisoa.
burg, and way ststions.s
9.17 A. M.-Daily-U. s. Fast Nail. Stops
only for passengers for points south at which
scheduled to stop. frs class coaches, Sleep
ers to Birmingham and drawing.room sleep
ers for New Orleans. Dining car ssrvics
Az p, N. Daily-Birminghsm specill.
Sleeping cars between New York, ugusts,
Aiken and Jacksonville. Sleeper to Birmng-
ham Through first ilass coaches between
Washington a jacksonville. Dining car
service. Tourist California tri.weekly.
4:32 p. A.-Week Days-LocaI ror Hsy
Eisonburg and way stations on Asnass
branch.
5:12 P. M.-Dsily-LOcal for Warrentu
and Charlottesville.
1877 p. A.--Daily--Washingt and Cha
tanooga Limited (vis Lynchburg,. FRS
class coach and sleeping cars to RoanOk
Knoxville and Chattanooga Sic per to New
Orleans, Wa ingtOn 10 Roanoke. Dining
car service.
HOP P. A.-Dsily-New York, Atlanta
and NE Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train, CT b and observation cars to New Or
leans. Slice ers TO Asheville, Atlanta END
New Orlesns Sleeper to Charlotte. Dining
car service.
Az A N.-Daily sJecial.
through sleepers and coaches for Roanoke,
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Din
ing CIR service, Washington sleeper open
1000 p. N.
Through trains from the South arrive 3
sxandria t:lS and 6:S3 and 1928 A. NJ.
9:1S, and 10:SS and l1.5S P. NJ. daily. Har.
risonbur 12aS p. NJ. week dsya and 9:is
P. ii. dal From Charlottesville 7.5S A. II
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria wv. so. Station, week
days at S:21 A.. n. and l:40 and 4:2s p. NJ.
or Bluemont; 6:35 p. NJ. week days for
Leesburg; 5:l5 P. n. daily for Bluemont
and 9:02 and 9:22 AN. local, on Sunday only
for BluemOnt.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull.
man reservation, ETC., apply 10
WILLIAM &. LEHEW, Union Tick
Agent, Alexandra, Va.
o. II. ACKERT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mg
s. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
w. II. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agent.
L. s. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, ID. @,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
SCHEDULE FOR ALEXANDRIA CITY CAR.
NORTHBOUND.
STEAMERS.

Maryland, DELAWARE AND VIZ,
GINA RAILWAY COMPANY.
SPRING SCHEDULE.
Steamers OF This Line Lesve Len audria
on and after May 10, 1909
Every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,, and
SATURDAY at $50 p. m.
FOB BALTIMORE AND ALL The
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS,
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia su6
New York solicited and handled with care,
Through rates and bills Of lsding issued.
Single fare TO Baltimore, $3.50; round trip.
$3.50. Sssterooms, one way, S1.60. Meals, 500,
REARDOH Il GRIMES, Agents,
Foot Of Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
OFFICIAL.
To City Tax Payers
Collector,s Ofice. juno IA. zoe.

Collectors Omce, June 49, lSVJ.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills for
1905 are now in the hands Of the Collector.
The attention of parties interested is respect
fully called TO the following extract from the
revenue bill Of that year:
Upon all bills paid in full by the st day
of July, 1909, the Collector Of Taxes shall sl-
low discount Of six per cent, and on all bills
paid by the lst day Of September, 1909, be
shall allow a discount Of four per cent, aud on
all bills not paid on the lst day e December,
1909. there shall be assessed and collected a
penalty Of five per cent upon the amount Of
said bills, and on sll bills remaining unpaid
on the LIST day Of June, 1910, damages at the
rate Of six per ceatum per annum shall be
paid
Taxpayers would DO well to call and pay at
once in order to avoid the rush and OVID
usually present OF the last days IN which the
discount is allowed
Bring list to make sure you get bills for
all your property, as the collector will not be
responsible OF allow the discount after the
time fixed by law. P. +. GORMAN,
iel4 tjy1 Collector Of City Taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
Washington Southern b.

Schedule in effect Jan. 4th, 1909.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at 8 Oh, 8 % and 80 q. m.
u Il, $50, 8 o., s Is, and IL 80 p. NJ, weeh
days.
sundsyS--S % and 83S a. m, 1901, s@
s IS apo 133 D. N.
Fer Fredericksburg, Richmond and point
south at 4 ~, 4 81, 9 20 and II 80 8. M, 400,
5 II Cocal), and 81 p. NJ, week days.
Sundays 81, Z Is, and 922 O, II. 4 02,
5H Qocsl), and 752 p. N.
Accommodation Tor Fredericksburg at SO
q. m. week days.
NeTE:-Time Of arrivals and departure
and connections not guaranteed.
W.. P.TAYLOR.
TFrf. Mgr,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
To the Owners of Dogs.
MAYORS OFFICE.


Alexandria, Va, June y, 1909.
All persons owning or intending to keep
my animal Of the dog or canine species
.honld come forward on or before
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-22
SHOT BY A NEGRO.

Miss Laura Vowel, posimaste. at
Green Ridge, ILL.,, was shot twice aud
fatally wounded by negeo who broke
into the postofice yesterday morning.
Miss Vowel, who lives over the post
cfice with her sisters, Misses Mary and
Nancy Vowel, went down stairs about
4:30 TO open the store; she discovered
goods dissrrsnged, a window open and q
negro in the yard.
She went out to question him, when
he flashed q revolver. She attempted to
seizs the weapon and screamed, where
upon he shot her In the left arm and
abdomen and escaped.
Miss Nancy Yowell beard the commo.
ton and saw the struggle from a window
and identified negro who was arrested
at CarliOville yesterday when he arrived
on a train from Green Ridge. The
wounded postmaster was taken to St.
Louis for x-rsy examination.
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The first minute after fire starts is the
most critical time, and the "Columbls" Ex-
tingaisher being always ready for use, make.
you master Of the situation. Z. s. LEAD
REATER & SONS
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SUICIDE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.

SUICIDE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
The suicide of FIVE Fsris school child.
rem between the ages Of u and 16 with
in the last month, will probably be made
the subject of legislative probe. Leg
islstors yesterday expressed themselves
in favor of an official investigation OF the
charge that the suicides have resulted
from the teachings Of number OF young
professors. The sdvsnced ideas OF some
Of thess young teachers are declared to
have had an immoral effect. 1t is be-
lieVed that q suicide psct is in existence
among the children Of the Olermont
school.