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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
FAILED TO APPEAR.

Many people Of this city and Others
living in Fairfax and Alexandra coun-
ties whiled away several hours st the
close Of yesterday on Shooters Hill in
earnest anticipation of the appear
aucs of the Wright airship which, 1t
was supposed, was to make a trip from
Fort Myer for the purpose of enctrcling
George Washington Park. Some OF
the would-be spectators of the interest.
ing performance carried field glasses,
aud ever and anon scanned the northern
heavens. The airShip, however. did
not appear, and as dusk set In the as
sembIsge departed for their homes with
expressions of disappointment. The
bi.plane is booked to make trip to
Alexandra this evening, provided the
weather is propitiOus. The bi-plsne
will make its appearance some time be-
tween 6 and 7 O'Clock. A line of small
balloons to mark the course from Fort
Myer to Shooters Hill has been anchored.
Lieutenant Smith of the police force,
received a message this afternoon from
Fort Myer stating that portion OF
Wrights seroplaue got away, aud when
last seen was coming toward this city.
The lieutenant was requested to notify
the fort il it fell 10 Alexandra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Raymond o. Oogan will leave
Saturday for Norfolk and Phoebus,
to spend two weeks. H.
MIR. Claude Purvis left Yesterday tor
Alexaudria, where he will spend ten
DAYS with relatives and friends. Char
louisville Progress.
Mrs. L. L. Stultz has returned from q
pleasant visit to Msrtinsville, Va.
Miss Efie OIapdore has gone to Fort
Monroe to spend the summer.
Mr.. John L. Msrye is spending few
DAYS at Mrs. X. W. Barretps cottage ct
Cape Henry.
Mr.. J. Thompson Brown, Of Bedford
county, a candidate for the democratic
nomination for state commissioner o.
agriculture, was in this city yesterday,
the guert OF Judge ]. X. M. Norton
who introduced him to q numbe. oil the
voters of the city.
At a meeting of the finance commit
tee of the City 7'uncil held last night
Mr.. Henry Bssder was chosen chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
POLICE COURT.

Justice L. 81, Thompson presiding
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Lucien Miner, colored, charged with
asssuItiug Ella Jones, also colored, was
fined S..
Willism Davis, Frederick Demphert,
Frank Anderson, John Williams, Joseph
Carr, Harry Sims and Ellis Laugford,
suspected of roboing P. W. Harvey's
saloon, had their case continued for ten
daysr
Frank Keith, colored, charged with
disorderlv conduct, was dismissed.
Howard Bsarford, whit, charged with
a similar ofense, was fined S.
A man, charged with cruelty to his
horse, was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
CONSTABLE ASSAULTED.

Robert Smith, James Hughes and
William HOllett were arrested yesterday
by Officers Rswett and knight, at the
instance of Constable A. j. Payne, on
the charge of disorderly conduct in Fair
fax county. Lsst night while the con-
stable was in the neighbOrhoOd of the
southwestern section of the city he was
assaulted by young man named
Anthony Brenner and beaten unmerci-
fully. Psyne's right eye having been
seriously injured by the asssilant. Officer
Rawlett arrested Bremen. This morn
ing the four men we're turned over to
the Fairfax county authorities, their
oftenses hsxiDg been committed in that
county. Smith, HOllett and Hughes
were srraigned before Justice Virgin
this morning. The 6rst.nsmed was
fined 81 and 81 80 costs, Hollett IS and
81 80 costs snd Hughes So and 81. 80
costs. Brenner's case will come up to.
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
CASE CONTINUED.

The case of William Davis, Frederick
Dem phert, Frank Anderson, John Will
lisms, Joseph Carr, Harry Sims and
Ellis Lsugford, arrested by Chief G )ods
aud Officer Garvey on suspicion OF rob-
bing the saloon of P. W. Harvey 10 the
northern section of the city Monday
night vas to be examined 10 the Police
Court this morning, but, at the instance
of Commemorative Attorney Brent, the
case WAS continued for ten days. Their
bail was fixed st 81, 900 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
LOCAL BREVIIIEs.

The viiri6ed brick roadway 1t The in
tersection Of King and Henry streets has
"buckled."
The schooner Eloise, from North Gar
olius, with lumber to Henry X. Field q
Co., mas arrived.
A fine rain fell just across the river
from this city yesterday evening, but
there was only sprinkle here.
A marriage license wss issued 10
Washington yesterday to jesse W.
Stuart and Eta Hawlsy, Of Fairfax
county.
The schooner Robert Murphy, with
ice from q Maine port for Alexandria,
has passed the cspss and is hourly ex'
pected to arrive here.
The City Council did not go into the
election OF health officer and physician
to the poor last night and the present
officers will hold over till their successors
are elected.
The game of baseball between mines
compo4ed OF lawyers on one side and
business men on the other will be played
at 4:30 o'clock this evening on the lot
on north Alfred street.
Mr.. Lewis E. Cheshire, employed Ia
Henry K. Field & Cos planning mill,
had sll the fingers Of one of his hands
lacerated by circular saw Yesterday.
He was attended by DR.. War6eld.
Mr.. Samuel n. Lunt sold TODAY at
public auction for Messrs. K. ID. Bfum-
back and Douglass Stuart, commission
era, the house and lot No. IA north
Alfred street to Mr.. Msury W. Gaines
for 81, 700.
The Building Trades Mechanics Ooun-
Gil, OF Washington, will give an excur-
sion to Marshall Hall next Monda7.
The steamer Charles Manchester will
stop at her wharf in this city on this ex-
cursion at 1890 q. No., p. m. and Z
p. u.
William Wiley. gbO vas arrested in
Alexandra on Mond4v evening for
throwing a stone through the window OF
car on The Washington. A'exandris
and Mount Vernon Railway near Luns
Park, was arraigned before Justice Bur
rell, 10 Alexandra county, yesterday,
and held 10 81, 000 bond for the action
Of the grand jury.
The alarm of FIRE sborly after nine
O'Clock this morning was caused by tue
discovery of FIRE in the roof OF 8 frame
house on the esst side Of West street,
near Princess. The department re-
sponded and extipguished the flames
before any serious dsmsge resulted. Inc
bouse Is occupied BY cOlOred people.
Mr.. q. Bloch will have frozen custard
for sale tonight st his confectionery
store on King street. 81,
Continues-"Ye who enter here leave all
articles behind" shot Id be the inscription
above No. Is Mott Street We pass three
several doors likewise guarded by - CELESTIAL
sentnels. and traverse dark winding corrl-
COS till we finally reached the entrance 70
one Of the principal "chsmbers. A sepul-
crsl voice cries out 1.-THE God of the morning
swakes 10 the Esst." and you reply 10 saith
the hook OF Confucius" tall in eh'nese) and
VI. to you if you hsppy to forget wntt 70 say.
With that large asonze door hpNy opens
and hehold-we will rake you thIu .naI uo0t
tomorrow providing you come 70 'ne -tu tn
Stand for those irresistihly heHSru's aut i
Products. Sylvan Blondheim, The Auth
Stand, City Market.
OYSTERS In all styles. Fried CLANS every
day 3Oc Der dozen. Clam soup; Monday
wednesday and Friday. Fresh Porter on
draft c. II. Zimmerman. Market space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
CRIES OF MURDER.

About midnight last night cries OF
murder were heard on St. Assph street,
between Wolfe and Wilkes. Officers
Talbot end Simpson started an investi-
cation sud discovered tina, white man
named Howard Besrford bad uttered the
cries, aud they took him in charge.
Besrf0rd was brought before the Police
Court this morning and fined S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.

This is the last night previous to the
primary election of August 8 when
candidates can announce their intention
and put up their pro rata Of the ex'
pense incident to the election. 1t is
not definitely known what opposition
there will be to the present members of
The democratic committee, but 1t is GER
tain there will be other candidates be-
sides the present iucumbsnts. In the
Fourth ward Mr.. Richard Gibson will
he a candidate to succeed either the
chairman, Mr.. ChaS. Bendheim, or Mr.
Jas. B. Fitzgerald. 1t is reported that
Mr.. Fitzgerald will decline to run II
there are any other candidates.
Ex-Alderman Dobie will not be a
candidate for committeeman from the
First ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
DIRECTORS
TEACHERS, EXAMINATIONS.

The summer examinations for teach
ers-white and colored-will be held at
Lee school building, Prince street, COM
mencing tomorrow and continuing for
three days, beginning at 9 o'clock sharp
each day. The examination for pro-
fessiopsl certificates will also be held on
these dsys. The examination will be
conducted by City Superintendent SWee-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
DEATHS.

Mr.. James Griffin, jr., died at his
home on Pitt street between King and
Priuc', 10 this city, last hight. The de-
ceased was 80 years old.
Mrs. Florence N. Glorious, wife Of
Mr.. Edward GLORIOUS, former resident
of this city, died 10 Baltimore on Sum-
dav.
Martha Parker, sn old and we'll
known cOlored resident, died at her
home on south Alfred street Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
Citizens National Bank


OFFICERS:
President, Vice President,
Edward Daln4erfleld. Carroll Pierce.
Richard M 0reen Cashier. g. e, Payne: Cashier
DIRECTORS:
Edward l.. DaIngerfleld.
j. c. Smoot w.Robsrts.
Worth tiulflsh, Carroll Pierce
M. A.Ah s. Lambert.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK has been
n directly identified with the mercantile,
manufacturing and jobbing interests of Alexandria
for thirty nine years, and with its large capital,
ample surplus, conservative directorate progress
sive management and convenient location, is
equipped to satisfactorily handle new accounts
and to Ccord them that same courteous attention
which has been vital factor in its steadfast and
continuous growth.
Letters of credit drawn on Brown, Shipley &
Co., of London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28

A tree which WAS being cut down on
the east side OF Henry street, near Gam
erop. yesterday, fell snd prostrated some
telephone wires and pole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
CHARLES R. HOOFF DEAD.

PRESIDENT OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK
PASSES AWAY.
Mr.. Ohas. Z. Hoof, President OF the
First National Bank, OF this city, died
at his home on Seminary Hill at 4:lo
o'clock this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28

The Red CrOss Shoes for tender ie. t
yhe ladies who. wear the Red Gross
Shoes alwavs wear q smile. Sold only
by J. A. Marshall d Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28

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, 1909-07-28

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, 1909-07-28
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

OWL service examinations are to De
held for numerous positions from Au-
on IS TO he Goth at various cities
throughout t.e country. Applicants
are required to be examined In the state
of which he or she is an active and legal
resident. In Virginia these exsmina-
tious will be held at Alexandria, Char
lottesville, Lyncbburg, Norfolk, Rich
mond, Roanoke and Saunton. Those
who wish to take the examination In
this city can srcure the necessary appli'
cation blsnl.s rom the secretary of the
board of examiners at the city postoffice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
SWanBrOS
oe0We@ -W00oOo
Big b Rsmns"t Thursday S San Rssp Day

On clearance sale going Rem
Thursday will bigger than The best BARGAINS of
the will be found in all departments besides hundreds of
good useful marked quick clearance prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight and Thurs
day; warmer tonight; light to moderate
soutberly winds,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28
Special Bargains in Mems Fur
nishings Thursday.

Special Bargains in Mems Fur
nishings Thursday.
Mems 81. 90 Isle underwear, each. 75c
Mems SOC Poris knit underwear, each 99c
Mems $1.00 B.v.B. underwear, each 69c
Mems 75c B.. B. underwear, each. 55c
Mems 81 90 B. V. B. union suits - 75c
Mems 81 90 Poris knit union suits. Zoe
Mems 25c blue Balbriggsn under
WchI.'...s'. '....s..'s''ss'''....s.s's lJC
Mems 81 25 Pongee shirts, EACH. CSC
Mems 81 so Pongee shirts. 81 10
One lot SOC knee drawers, pair...... S6c
One lot mems SOC shirts, EACH. S5c
One lot mems $1.00 shirts, EACH. 69c
One lot mems 25c fancy hose, pair l9c
One lot mems SOC fancy hose, pair -95c
One lot 26c four-in-hsOd ties, 2 for 25c
One $l5 trunk, reduced to........ 1928
One s. leather sstchel, reduced to $2.9S
One lot 25c linen window shades,
slightly sOilsd, choice Thursday,
fdc0.. TIC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-28

There WAS heavy rain in the neigh
borbood of Mattswoman yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

made of diagonal cloth with collar of velvet. and just such materials a,e to h a ve great vogue. Smart motoring coats arc made of green and b iue pfsided cloths, however, homespun Is always excel lept for coats of the sort. hop sacking h to have extended vogue through oot the autumn aad for between seasons V C ar su ( h ffgh | weight mate rials as craven cited cloths, serge and the ike arc in every way to be com mended. I he double breasted fronts are fitted by means of darts at the shoulders and the back can De made in one piece or scanned at the centre a liked. If a shorter coat is wanted 1t can be cut off in three = quarter length.
 For tn C medium siIe viii be required 6B yards o f material p, A yards A or 52 inches wide for fuil length, 5X yards ?. 3A yards A or g inches wide for three = quarter 1e n h. A ay Msnton P at te f n |, No. 64I9, sires 34 to A inches bust, will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Depart ment of this rapef on receipt of ten cents. Hf in haste send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage which insures more prompt deiivesyJ =.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
PHOENIX CAMPERS
 IN FROM MOUNTAINS
Dr. Swetnam and w. L. Osborn Revis
 ting old Scenes.

Dr. Swetnam and w. l.. osborn of Phoenix landed in Mesa Tuesday even ing from an extended camping trip through the Black Canyon and Verde section, finally visiting Long Valley and a trip through the MongollOn noun tains. While the gentlemen enjoyed the cool breezes. the trip had probably greater significance for them on ac- count of it being the scenes of their earlier days. Dr Swetnam and Mir Osborn first arrived in the Verde and Black Canyon country in 1865. They encountered all the hardships usually attendant upon the early mountain pioneers. They fought Indians and freighted hundreds of miles. In those days they had to guard their crops from the ravages of the warlike Apache but when once matured they were able to dispose of their barley at eighteen cents a pound and their corn at twelve cents a pound without it being shelled. Their trading was done with the gov ernment which at that time maintain cd quite a number of troopers through out the section for the protection of the pioneers. The doctor talks very entertainly of those earlier days and his memory is as clear on the subject as though those historic events were but the happenings of yesterday.
 The Mesa colony was visited in the vicinity of Payson. where it is report ed that they are all getting along fam ously and having a good time.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
MEN WANTED

The United States civil ervice com mission announces an examination on September Is. 1909. to secure eli gibles from which to make certifica- ton to fill vacancies in the position of assistant in dry land agriculture. at salaries ranging from s900 to 5000 per annum, in the Bureau of Plant Industry. Department of Agri- culture, and similar vacancies as they may occur. unless it shall be decid- ed in the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatement transfer or promotion.
 Men only will be admitted to this examination.
 An examination will be held Sep tember 22. 1909, to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill vacancy in the position of met talographist, at from s1400 to $500 per annum, in the Bureau of Stand ards, Department of Commerce and Labor. and vacancies requiring sim liar qualifications as they may occur in any branch of the service, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatement, transfer or promotion.
 Applicants must have had a college training or it's equivalent and have taken advanced work both in chem istry and physics, especially with ref erence to iron and steels. They must also have had at least one years ex- perience in iron and steel research either in a works or in a technical research laboratory.
 An examination will be held Sep |tember 29, 1909. to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill a vacancy in the position of engineer of tests. Bureau of engrav- ing and Printing. S2.1O0 per annum, and vacancies requiring similar quail 'ificatiOns as they may occur in any branch of the service. unless it shall he decided in the interests of the ser vice to fill the vacancy by reinstate- ment, transfer or promotion.
 The duties of the position require
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
A Tree, Entirely Severed from It's
 Base, But Still Standing.

Out in California there is a tree trunk which has stood for the last six teen years entirely severed from it's base. The stump is fifteen feet in diameter. and the trunk towers seven ty-five feet in the air. This remark able freak is located near the Sequoia forest reserve in Tulare county, Cali fornia, and was sawn off by lumber men for timber. Through some mis- calculation, when the cut was finished the tree still held its position. and dyn- amite was resorted to to bring it to the ground, which accounts for the deep gash on one side. After the first charge of the explosive had been ig- nited the tree still remained standing, and it was discovered that the entire trunk had been shattered by the dis charge, and was therefore useless for lumber. Accordingly, the work was stopped. and the giant has remained upright. withstanding some of the se- verest wind storms that the state has known. held in it's natural position by it's great weight.-From the September Wide World Magazine.
 -O-
 The term dam site as applied to the incipient water power trust. is not quite a cuss-phrase. although the ad- ministrations tendency would almost justify it.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

of a little better than 51O pounds to the acre. Arlington has the record of 52O pounds to the acre. As soon as MT Wedgeworth has sold his crop of seed he will take an extended trip to Texas on a vacation.
 The second crop of alfalfa, according to MT. Zander of the Valley Realty company, is the finest ever seen at this wonderful agricultural section. It is all in bloom and the bees are at their busiest.
 Grant Mellins recently purchased the Hirst, ranch of 200 acres for s2O.OOO top price for land in the Buckeye district. The land is worth more than the money, being considered the finest alfalfa producer in the valley. This year the first crop of this feed has been the best, which is an exceptional circumstance.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

 1se.  ARIZONA REPUBLICAN,. Phoenix Arizona for me. Size. Name
  quire abo lays to gett them to
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

a man of broad experience and ex- pert knowledge in the chemical and physical examination of many classes of materials which include dry colors, Ioils, textiles, paper, various chemicals, |glues, varnishes, etc, In addition to the routine duties of examining sup plies to determine their relative mer- its and adaptability for the particular work for which they are required, He is expected t) engage in research work with a view to improving the product of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
 Another examination will be held September 29, 1909. to secure eligibles from which to make certification to flli two or more vacancies in the po- sition of electical assistant in the Sig
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

nal Service at Large, War Depart ment. at s1.0S0 per annum, and va cancies requiring similar qualifica- tions as they may occur in any branch of the service, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the ser vice to fill the vacancies by reinstate- ment, transfer. or promotion.
 Applicants should be thoroughly fla miliar with the practical side of cleo tricity, as applied to telegraph. tele- phone. and cable engineering. and also with the methods of testing and in- stalling electrical instruments used in fire control, such as storage batteries. motor generators, power and tele- phone switchboards. wireless tele graph apparatus, telegraphs, electrical clocks, telephones, etc.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
DAILY FASHION ALks
 BY MAY MANToN
A PRACTICAL AUTUMN COAT.
BY MAY MANToN

fAUC be utilized for motoring for travelling for
 and consequently the wardrobe De nude contain This one
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
(Continued from page 7)

Valuation for the Territorial Railroads Which Territorial Statute,
 Taxation Fixed
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
APPROVED MINERAL SURVEY

The surveyor general has approved Mineral Survey No. 2657. Turf lode mining claim. situated in the Turquoise mining district, Cochise county, and claimed by James Graham and Mike Shaya.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
BUCKEYE ALFALFA
 BRINGS HIGH PRICE
A Fin. Profit Made From the Seed.

Down in the Buckeye country alfal- ia is making a record for itself this season.
 Wallace Josslyn has just threshed 60,O0O pounds of alfalfa and sold the same at s11.6O thousand, an excep- tionally fine quality of seed, and a heavy yield.
 J.B. Wedgeworth from 45 acres has threshed 137 sacks at 167 pounds to the sack, which will make him average
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

  before
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  Attest J TRACY Secretary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-18
Club Meetings for Today

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Meek will enter
tain members of a card club this even
ing.
Happy Hour club meets with Mr..
Charles Brown at her home, north OF
the city.
Mrs. George Bartel is hostess for a
meeting of the embroidery club.
West Side aid society Of the First
Christian church IS meeting with Mrs.
Leroy Little at her home on Pearl
street.
Ladies' Aid society of East Main
Street Friends church is meeting at
the church.
Mrs. Chauncey Rifle is hostess for a
meeting of the Alice Carey club at her
home on South Twelfth street.
Mrs w. E. Morris is entertaining the
Coterie club.
Woman's Collegiate club Is meeting
with Mrs Edward Harris.
A supper will be given this evening
by the ladies aid society of the First
Methodist church.