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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
personal.

The Gazette will be pleased to receive
items. such as weddings, parties, teas;
arrivals or departures from the city, and
other news of personal interest, for the
"Personal' column. The items should
be Endorsed with the name and address
of the sender-not for publication, but rs
a matter OF good faith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hale and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Hale, left
this morning for Colonial Beach, where
they will spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smoot will
sail from New York on July 16 for
Europe and will travel abroad until
September Is. They will be accom-
psnied by Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Gator
and Mrs. Annie Hurst. OF Baltimore.
Mrs. Eliza Smith, of Hoadley, is
visiting friends and relatives in Alex
andria this week.
Miss Lula Smith, Of Alexandria, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lawrence Chin
ault, at Guiney's.
MIR. Joshua Sherwood, overseer OF
the aims house, is suffering from in
disposition.
Miss Margaret Eggleston, who has
been visiting her cousins, the Misses
Eggleston, on Huntington avenue, left
last night for her home in Alexandra,
Va Newport News Press.
Miss Mabel Isabelle Hunter, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Hunter, OF
Fairfax county aud Mr.. T. Mark Cragg,
well-known letter carrier OF this city,
were married last night at the Nj. E.
Church South The ceremony was
witnessed by large gathering OF rela-
tives and friends, and was performed by
Rev. H. NJ. Canter, pastor. The BRIDE
was attended by her sister, Miss Bertha
Hunter, and the bridegroom had for
his best man Elmer Mudd. The ushers
were Alvin Powell, OF Alexandria;
Howard Truax, of Fairfax county; Will
liam E. Huntington, and w. 0. Muir
ray, of Washington. Following the
wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Cragg left for
northern trip.
Mr.. Edward L. Daingerfield and
family will leave on Monday for New
York where they will sail for Europe
to spend the summer.
Mr.. w. A. Royster is spending his
vacation at his former home in Fir-
gllina, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
AFTER THE MAINE.

John Arbuckle, of Brooklyn, said
yesterday that ne would bid for the
contract for raising the batteshlr
Maine in Havana harbor. Mr. Ar
buckle showed his ability to float
wrecks after the sinking of the warship
Yankee. II have recently been i'll
communication with the acting sccre-
tary of war;" he said, and when he
informs me that bids are open for the
contract for the raising of the Maine
we will be on hand. ! have full faith
that | can raise the wreck. ! have eX.
planned my plans to several naval Of
ticers and they share my confidence. !
have not told the War Department
what my plans are or how much the
work will cost, but | will hand in Il bid
at the proper time. | do not know
that anyone else has been in commu-
nicatioh with the War Department on
this subject. No bids have been put
in yet, as they have not been called
for"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
EXCURSIONS.

The Civic Improvement League hay-
arranged that today should be Alexan-
dria Day at Marshall Hall--there has
been no doubt in the minds Of Alexan-
drians as To where they might spend 4
most delightful day and numbers from
both this city and Washington went
down on the morning boat-the crowd
being still further augmented by those
who left in the afternoon.
Others have made arrangements
to 60 on the boat this evening which
leaves ut Z o'clock.
Although the sale Of tickets has been
most general and almost every one ha,
arranged to go those who have not yet
procured their tickets may purchase
them at the wharf and by going on thl:
first excursion of the Civic Improve,
ment League secure for themselves ;
most enjoyable evening.
- AleXandria. Lodge No. 75S, B. P. o
ISlks will give an excursion to Marshal
Hall next Monday. Several interesting
attractions have been provided anc
many are anticipating the excursion
with pleasure. Boats will leaye foot o
King street mt l0:30a M, ; and p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
ALEXANDRIAN WINS.

At the annual meet OF the Ottawa
Valley, Canada, Motor Car Association
few days ago, the hexibility test race
was won by Mr. Eddie Emerson, son
Of Mr.. Victor L. Emerson, OF Alexan-
dria. The professional quick stop was
won by Mr.. Emerson. He also won
first and second in the exact speed con-
test for professionals. The flcxiblllty
race called for one mile fast and one
mile slow; Mr.. Emerson taking the
first and ]. Fl. Martin the second. }.
H. Martin in a Packard gave the best
speed exhibition of the day, he doing
the mile in 1.35 3-5, which is remark
ably good when one takes into conSii-
Grafton the track and the conditions.
Raoul Mousseau in an Oldsmobile was
second with 1876 4-5, Emerson doing
it in 1.3S. Mr.. Emerson, in all, won
five firsts and several seconds, hand
some cups and shields being added to
his collection of championship trophies,
which is already large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
SCHOOL BOARD.

At the monthly meeting of the City
School Board, held last night, there
were present: Mcssrs Thompson, Yates,
Stabler, Bradshaw, Thomson, Ramsay
Boothe, Meyers, DR.. Smith and the
Superintendent.
In the absence OF the chairman, Mr..
L. III. Thompson presided.
Mr.. Stabler, from the committee on
school houses and furniture, reported
that the estimates and specifications for
the work to be done at Washington
building had not been completed by
the City Engineer, who, however,
would submit them at an early day.
Several bills for supplies, etc, were
approved and ordered to be paid.
Mr.. Stabler reported that the desks
and seats in one Of the rooms in Lee
building were unsuitable for the small
children in that room by reason OF their
being too high and the chairman OF the
schooIhouscS committee was directed
TO secure estimates for new desks ana
seats for that room.
The Superintendent reported that IN
accordance with the instructions OF the
board the schools had been closed for
the summer vacation rs follows: Wash
ington school on June l6, Lee on June
II. and Snowdcn and Hallowell on
June 20. He then read his report OF
the working OF the schools for the
month of June showing them to have
been in good condition at the end OF
the school term. He also submitted
his annual report showing the manage
ment OF the schools during the year;
what had b, en- done in the way OF i'm
proyemcnts, etc what was needed, and
recommended the introduction OF man
ual training in the white boys school.
The resignation Of Mrs. Sophie Bowie
Wolf as a teacher was received and ac-
cepted with regret by the board.
A communication from teacher re-
questing an increase OF salary was read
and referred to the finance committee.
The election OF teachers for the next
term, set for the July meeting, was
postponed till the August meeting. In
answer to an inquiry, the Supcrinten-
dent stated that he had received Al
new applications from persons who
wished to become teachers in the Alex
andria schools.
Mr.. Thomson, from the finance COM
mittcc, reported that the City Treas
urer's account with the board had been
examined by the committee and found
to be correct. He then presented the
report. accompanied by the proper
vouchers. which showed receipts OF
So. $3.50 and expenditures of S24,-
SOB 81. which with the deficit OF 1889 Us
OF last year, showed an Indebtedness to
the CITY Treasurer of Sl,30S. 81. The
report was accepted and the clerk was
directed to certify to the correctness OF
the same TO the proper authorities IN
Richmond.
The clerk then submitted his annual
report of the receipts and expenses OF
the board. showing the same figures as
those given above, which was received
and accepted.
The clerk submitted the result OF the
census taken of children between the
ages of Z and 20 years, which showed Il
material falling off since the census of
1905.
The board, after a general discussion
as to the finances OF the board, then
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
REASON FOR DELAY.

Mr.. n. S. Greenaway, clerk of the
Corporation Court, today received a
letter from Mr.. J. 3. Wood, superin-
tendent of the penitcntiary in Rich
mond, giving his reasons for delay in
sending guards to this city for several
men who have been sentenced to serve
terms in the states prison. The SUI
perintendent says he is waiting on the
State Board OF Health which is under
the impression that smallpox exists in
the Alexandria Jail He expects to be
able to send for the prisoners during
the next few days. 1t is needless to say
that there are no cases Of smallpox in
the Jail in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
RECEIyERs FOR NEWSPAPER.

Judge Colt, of the United States
Circuit Court, in Boston yesterday
afternoon appointed John Norris and
Charles F. Weed receivers OF the
Boston Herald Company. Mr.. Norris
is an officer of the American News
paper Publishers Association, ana, 1t
is understood, he will manage the con-
Germ, there being no intimatlon that
publication OF either the morning,
evening, or Sunday issues Will be
suspended. Receivership proceeding,
| we're instituted by the International
Paper Company, which claims tle
Herald Company is indebted to 1t 70
the amount of $500 for news print
paper sold between December l, l9o9,
and May u of this year. The indebted
ness of the publishing concern is some
where in the ncighborhood OF s.,
200, 900, OF which 81 ,695. 900 is 4 bond
issue put out several years ago. :,
The petition recites that the Herald
Company is insolvent because OF a
great diminution Of IFS receipts
following upon the business depression
of the years 1907 and 1905, which
particularly affected said company
because of its large fixed charges re-
sulting from the issue OF bonds and an
insufficient supply of working capital.
The receivers were authorized by
the court to issue $50, 900 in certificates
in order that the publication OF the
Herald can be continued.
The paper was established in lS4I
by E. G. Bailey as an evening paper,
and about 20 years later was con-
soldated with the Morning Times,
edited by John H. Holmes, q morning
issue being put out. Later the "unday
edition was published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
CASE CONTINUED.

Eight negroes were to have been ar
raigned before Justice Dalbert at the
Alexandria county courthouse today,
one on the charge of assault and bat
terry on Frank d. Scott, Battery d, Sd
Field Artillery, U. S. A., stationed at
Fort Myer, and the others on charges
Of drunk and disorderly conduct and
Stoning Washington, Arlington and
Falls Church car at $50 O'Clock Tues
day night. The circumstances in con
nection with the row, which is said to
have been caused by the result OF the
prize fight, have been published in the
Gazette. The trial of the accused was
postponed today owing to the serious
condition of Scott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
PRISONERS IN TAIL.

There are number of persons in
the Alexandria county Jail who have
been tried and sentenced to several
years confinement in the state penl-
Tertiary, but for some unknown reason
the state superintendent has not sent
for the prisoners. Governor Mann has
been written to in regard to the uni ust-
ness in keeping them so long here.
The only excuse was that some of them
had smallpox but there has been shown
clean bill of health the past six weeks.
i County Monitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
Tho Strike of the Garment Workers.

New York. July S.-Whether or not
there is to be a speedy settlement of
\ the strike OF the New York Garment
Workers, which involves $4,000 men
and women, was expected to be deter
mined at this afternoons conference OF
the manufacturers.
The employers are badly divided.
Many want to settle the strike on the
best terms available because they fear
great loss on rush orders now on hand.
Others-and they are for the most part
the makers OF the poorer grades-are
opposed to this, saying that if they grant
the demands OF their former employees
they will be forced into bankruptcy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
FUNERALS.

The funeral Of the late Mrs Mary L,
Supple, who died in Washington Tues
day, took place this morning from the
residence Of her daughter in that city.
The remains were subsequently brought
to this city for interment. The SER
vices in this city were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Poisal and the interment was
in the Presbyterian cemetery.
The funeral services of the late
Miss Mural Weston were conducted
in st. Paul's Church this afternoon.
Rev. P. P. Phillips, ofliciated. The
remains were subsequently forwarded
to Congaree, s. c., where they will be
inferred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
COMPROMISE.

The Catholic University of America
at Washington will recover $3.50, 900
from the bankrupt estate Of the late
Thomas E. Waggaman, its former
treasurer, who owed the institution
5000, 900, when he was adjuged bank
rupt in 1904. A compromise to this
end was reached with H. Roster Dulany,
trustee for the bankrupt, and Justice
Stafford of the District Supreme Court
today ordered the ratification OF the
agreement unless the other creditors OF
Waggaman on July 20 show cause why
the terms should not be accepted.
John F. Waggaman, brother of the de-
ceased. is party to an agreement with
the trustees by which he surrendels
claims amounting to $3.50, 600 to the
general creditors OF his brother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Fred. Diggs, colored, charged with
assaulting Orrie Diggs, was fined So.
Joseph Randolph, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined IS.
Hollet Brown, colored, charged with
similar offense, forfeited his collateral
by failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The day has been hot and sultry, the
mercury at 8 O'Clock this evening
registering 90 degrees.
The fo,lr-mastered schooner Fanny
G. Bower, from the Kennebcc, with ice
to the Mutual Ice Company, has ar
rived.
The tides in the river have been
abnormally high during the past few
days. The water this morning en-
croached on portions of the strand.
Light rains fell in this city yesterday
evening and last night. Near Mt Yer
non in the evening there was a general
downpour which lasted for nearly half
an hour.
The city water mains were flushed
this morning and in consequence OF
the recent heavy rains the water found
to be quite muddy.
A new Welsbach light has been
placed in front OF the Washington
street entrance to Christ Church and
is found to be almost as brilliant as an,
electric lamp.
There was a wcll-atte nded meeting
of Alexandria Council, Fraternal
Order Of Americans, last night. The
first degree was conferred on five
candidates and one application for
mem bership was received.
An unknown colored man, it is al
LEGGED, took possession OF COW be-
longing TO a man named Parker, living
in Alexandria county, near this city, a
few days ago and sold the animal to a
man named Hanshorough. The owner
appeared today and claimed the COW.
The bronze elk, weighing in the
neighborhohd of ], 900 pounds, which is
to grace the front OF the new Elks' hall
on Prince street, is reported to arrive
here in day or two, as the bill OF lad
ing for it has been received. 1t has
not yet been decided by the committee
if there will be any ceremony incident
to the placing Of the elk in position.
Secure your tags tomorrow Tor the
Elks' excursion Monday at your respec-
tive grocers.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
FRATERNAL VISIT.

NJ. NJ. Parker Lodge, F. A. A. NJ.
of Washington, paid fraternal visit
TO Andrew Jackson Lodge, of this city,
las, night: During the evening the Mas
ter Mason s degree was conferred upon q
candidate. Refreshments we're served
at the close Of the meeting. The
Westinghouse returned home at a
late hour much pleased with theil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

When the stomach fails to perform
its functions, the bowels become de-
ranged, the liver and the kidneys con-
gested causing numerous diseases. The
stomach and liver must be restored to
healthy condition and Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can be
depended upon TO do it. Easy to take
and most effective. Sold by ", F,
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
THE GAZETTE FOR THE SUMMER

Subscribers who leave the city tenn
porarily should not fail to have the
Gazette follow them. Addresses will
be changed as often as requested with
out extra charge. Those who are not
regular subscribers can have the Ga
zette mailed to them at the rate of 10
cents per week. Before leaving call or
telephone your address to this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
INSTALLATION.

D. D. G. Master c. n. Rauch OF
District No. 40, with the following
grand officers, w. r. Studd, F. Rudy
and w. H. Ward, visited Falls Church
Lodge, No. II, I. 0. o. F., last night
and installed the oficers-elect into Their
respective chairs: P. g., S. F. Rinkes;
N. G., r. n. Murray; V. g., J. Fl.
Mari; r. S., c. Ryer; F. S, Geo. w.
Hawxhurst; Treas, E. j. Crump;
Chap, J. R. Royston; l. G., Lewis
Atwell; and R. S. to n. G., G. F,
Newman,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
DEMURRER TO EVIDENCE

In the Circuit Court for Alexandria
county yesterday i'll the case Of Groves,
admin. vs. WaShington-Southern Rail
way Co., to which alIusion was made
in the Gazette. there was a demurrer to
the evidence which will be argued be-
fore Judge Thornton in this city on
July so. No Judgment can be entered
Hi'favor Of either party till he decides
the case,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
LICENSED AS PHARMACISTS.

The successful applicants for license
to practice pharmacy in Virginia
we're announced yesterday by the state
board of pharmacy.
The following is among those who
passed as pharmacists: Fl. l.. Burrows,
of Fairfax, and among those who regis
tered assistant pharmacists: II. NJ.
Thompson, Of Purcellvillc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

Glapce over the list of High Grade
Shoes sold exclusively by us: ]. & T.
Cousins, Queen Quality, Red Cross,
Under Shoe Co., N. Hess & Bro. (The
Hess, Taylor 4 Co. tailor Made
Brocton Cooperative Co., Walk Over,
Regal, Excelsior Shoe Co., and many
others. J.. A. Marshall IL Bro, 422
King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
DEATHS.

Miss Anna McCauley died at her
home, SOP north Washington street.
early this morning:
Samuel, the infant son Of Mr., Sam
lel Posey. died at his parents resi-
dence, ITO Wilkes street. this morn
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

], and T. Cousins Fine Lustral Colt
and Black Russian Lusitania Pumps
and !Oxfords, Weldt and Turns price
$500; our price $500. J, A. Mar
shall 4 Bro, 422 Kinstreett
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

cTRAYED or stolen from pasture at
> st. Elmo. on July 18th. u large red
dish brown, ALDERNY COW. with one
defective horn. 4 suitable reward VIII
be paid for the return to SUSAN Z. A.
CALVERT, st. Elmo. Jyb 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
CARDINALS PLAY TOMORROW.

The Cardinal Athletic Club will
cross bats with the Silver Sprays, Il
fast baseball team of Washington, on
the old fair grounds tomorrow at 4:3O
Il,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
Inauguration Pullman Observation Car.

1t is stated at an early date the South
ern Railway will iDaugurate 10 section
Pullman observation cars between New:
York and Birmingham Oh its Birmlns-
ham special leaving Washington 4lo p.
n. daily,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

Sample Shoes, worth 500, $500
and 500; your choice, 1924. See
our windows. J. A. Marshall d Bro.
422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

For this section fair tonight. Satur
day partly cloudy; continued warm; hsh
to moderate south and southwest winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table
Probabilitic,

Sun rises tomorrow at4Al and sets 7:27.
High water at 9:42 n. m. and l0:l5 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

EOR RENT-TRUCK FARM: fire
l. healthy section: near railroad station:
Possession November !. &c. VI. ADAMS.
Ill King streetH. Ezkjy6 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-08

Secure your tags tomorrow for the
Elks' excursion Monday at your respec-
tive grocers.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and Royal streets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-09-10
IT PAYS TO PLOW
EARLY

The experiment Station has
been conducting an experiment
for the purpose of obtaining data
on the value of early and late
blowing for wheat.
Beginning with the middle of
July q one half acre plot of
ground was plowed every two
weeks, the various plots being
designated respectively as July
18th, August 18th. Septem Der
1st and September 18th plots,
which are the dates on which
the plots were piowed. When
the July 18th and August 1st
plots were plOwed, the ground
was in good condition for pillow
ing. while on August 18th and
Septem Der 1st the ground was
hard and dry and turned over a
mass of Jumps, when it was
plowed. 1t was necessary to
harrow and pack these plots sew
eral times before d good seed
bed was obtained a good rain,
September 18th, put the ground
in good condition for blowing
September 18th and il was pos
sible to get the September Is
plot in excellent condition for
Sc ding.
These FIVE plots were seeded
at the same date and received
practically the same treatment,
other than the time of blowing
and that factor is practically the
only one that would influence the
yield to extent, and the differ
ence in the product of the .vari-
Gus plots should be attributed to
that cause.
The yields were as follows:
Date of Flowing Yield per Acre
July 18th. ..3 81 bushels
August list .... 80 "a
August 18th -. % 81
September 1st. 20 81 .
Septemb Der 18th % 05 =
1t will be noted that the July
18th plot did not yield quite as
well as did the August 18th plat,
which is rather contrary to ex-
| pectationS.
This difference was perhaps
caused by the growth of the
straw on the early plowed plot
being too rank, due to the very
favorable conditions for the
growth of the wheat. as e result
of the early blowing However,
! in 3 less favorable year for