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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
STRUGGLE wlrH A PRISONER.

STRUGGLE WITH A PRISONER.
Special Officer Gender, OF the South
ern Railway, had q thrilling experience
yesterday morning with Lewis Wood,
The negro who recently ct ,Ded Conductor
B jers, Who Eu bin ofi irAin 10 Fair
tax u aty a day or two ego fjr refusing
10 pay bis fare. Wood was arrested
and brought to this city and later turned
over to toe Fairfax authorities. HIS vas
tried by Justice 5tuar. at BslleDger's
store 10 Yves. End yesterday morning
and sentenced to serve twelve months 90
the roads. Officer 0onder subs queotly
placed him on an electric traln and
started with The prisoner for Fsirisx
Courthouse Upon reaching Arlington
Junction The officer stsrud to transfer
Wood to car which was going to the
courthouse, bat % Oooder stopped 10
pick up q valise the dafkey rsn and got
sbosrd a Falls Church car bcu I'd for
Washing toD. The special officer ran
after the dsrkey and q tussel on usdr
during which Gender and the iegro
tumbed into the road ADD strn q d.
Oondet's pistol fell from bis pocket, It
which iunclure Wood arose and rao
vita The special off Ger close 1t his heels.
The fugitive Was foslly caught aud
placed on the car for Fairfax. 1t is
thought that Wood 10 dtranged and ne
will be examined by q commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
FAREWELL SERMON.

Before large audience at the Second
PRESBYTERIAN 'Obutch last night Rev. f.
#. Wexford, OF Newport News, deliver
ed the fioal sermon 10 the series he has
been preaching. His text VAS at they
hear not Moses and the prophets, neither
will they beiived II Ooe arose from the
dead" With great force he persuaded
his hearers tLst now Ia The accepted
EIme, and now Ia the day of salvation.
Thst we OF todsy have not only the writ
Ings of Moses and the prophets to con-
giuce, nut al OF The wonderful writings
of the New Testament, and iu thef, We
have the testimony OF one who rose from
the dead, even Jetus Christ. Several
more young people made profession A.
ter the service many people came up to
bid DIR. and Mrs Wexford goOd'by.
They LETT for Ne9port News this morn
log. A deep and lasting Impression has
been made upon many by Dr.. Wexford.
Mrs SEWER, OF Tennessee, sang sgain
10 the delight Of ell her hearers.
While the services came to a close last
night, there will be a simple consideration
service st the church tonight, when the
pastor will meet those who have made
a profession, and any other Who are still
seeking the light, as we'll IS any chris
tisn workers who care to come. The
service will be held st eight o'clock
Sunday morning and night the pastor
ell preach on the subjec. OF salvation,
spd go opportunity will again be given
II confess Jetu' Obrist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Sarah O. Watkins AID | t Il
grandson are visiting Me-. T. 8. Evins,
10 New York city.
MIS-. Margaret Fleming, OF Stanton
IL visiting Mrs. Sarah o, Watkins, on
King street,
Miss Kate Preston 10 visiting bal
aunt, Mrs. W. B. Oteu, In Wsrrt mt ~.
Mr.. r. o. l.. Moncure, q leading n.
torney, and son OF DR.. w. P. Mopcu'T,
OF this place, was operated on tt tae
GeorgttoWn University Hospital lssI
Saturday, We are glad 10 know that
the operation wss successful. and thGt
his speedy recovery is expecttd-[FsiI-
fax Herald.
Miss George French very delightfully."-
entertained the members OF the Thurs.
day Olu) at her home on Alfred street
yesterday evening. Ths pretty prizes
we're won by Miss Mary SnOwden and
Miss Louise Finley.
Mrs. F. w. Smith this morning presented
her husband with fine girl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
SCHOOL BOARD.


At IN, monthly meeting of The City
sohool BOARD held last night there we're
n,essut Ospt Herbert Bryant, Chairman,
snd Me,srs. Yates, Stabler, Ramsay,
Rrsdsbs1. Thomsoo, Smith, BOothe,
Garter. Mgefs sod The superintendent
Mr.. Stlbler reported that with the
chairman of lbe bosTd the committee on
school houses sDd furniture had met the
finance committee Of the City Ocu lcil 10
reference 10 the proposed improvements
of the groaods arCu I'd Lee bnildiDg and
the introduction Of water &c. in Wash
ington building ADD that the cCuncil
committee had reported favorably on the
matters.
The clerk stated that the spprOprls.
tlon Of SO, 600 asked by the board for
these improVemens bad passed one
brsucb Of O. u lcil and would ceme up
for action la The other branch al the
next meeiug.
The chairman stated thst he had con-
suited Oty Engineer Duun 10 reference
10 the improvements and that the later
wGu'd take the m after up at once. The
chairman then asked that he be relieved
Of further connection with the matter
and that II be lu'ned over t. the con-
tnI;tse on schOolhOuses sud furniture,
which request was granted.
Mr.. Stabler stated that he had re.
csIyed q communication from the Ameri.
can Nesting eud VenlilaIlDg Company
which would submit bids for the improve
nent work at Washington bGildlDg.
Several bills for repairs, supplies, &C.,
we're ordered TO BE- paid
The superintendent reported that he
ha5 81 lhoriz'd tSe principal OF Lse
school to purchase certain chemical
ixtqres g.. at a small cost also that be
had received q communication from the
Russell Gage FJundstlon in reference 10
cooperation in campaign to secure a
more adequate field force for the Uoited
STATS Bureau of Education. This was
referred to the committee on studies and
discipline.
The superintendent stated that he had
held The u,ual spring examination for
teachers on ApriI 81, % and % at which
be bad been sssi-t'd by the principal OF
Lee school. Tb a Here five spplIosnt'
for teschtTs' ptst'oos-3 white and 2
colorsd H also stated that Wednesday
last had been observed as Patrons
Day" 10 Lee school, which had brought
together the teachers of TIE school aod
Ehs scholars and their parents aud
frleuds; and that such day would be
observed ct Washington school on May
IS; he also made bis monthly report OF
the working Of the schools for the psst
nontb, stEtlng that one teacher had
been absent one day on account oil the
death Of relative; and that one school
had been closed for two days by reason
OF the teachers being engaged In the
teachers' examinations. He stated that
some of the teachers had been late 10
their attendance and the opiuion OF the
bosrd WAS that he should enforce the rule
10 reference to Hardness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
The COMET.

An excellent view OF Hsllsy's comet
with the naked eye was obtained By
spectators In this city at an cary hour
this morning. Persons desiring TO see
the comet eau get good view Of 1t now,
Il the weather cont uss cIesr Within
few days it will begin t, wane, SIS II
will start on 1t, downward CT urse artuad
the sum.
1t IL cal. ulated tba. the comets tall ID
100000 miles long The comet Ia
now estimated 10 be 60, 900 miles
from the earth.
The comet will be visible 10 the east
10 the naked eye every clear morning
until May Is, when 1t will pass between
the Garth and the sun. After this II
will be vIsible 10 the west. After passing
between lbe earth and the sun the comets
tall will attain lensth Of 81 degrees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
CHARTER.

The Corporation Commission has
granted charter to the Sanders & Stay
man Company Qoc) The capital stock
ls to be not less than 1900, 900 DOR no
more than $4,000, 900. The officers are
@. B. Kennedy, Of Alexandra, president,
and G.. Fl. stewart, OF Washington,
seer t.ry and t,eslu er. The object Ia
dealing 10 pianos ADD mu dcal iuttru-
"a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
IMPROVEMENTS AT POsTOFFIOE
BUILDING.

The Treasury Department, at the re-
quelt Of Congressman Oarlip, has dc.
cided to pat revolving doors Ia the
pos,ofice at Alexandria at a cost Of
about tselve hundred dollars. Mr..
Osrlin slso rtque,t,d thst an elevator BE-
pu, In the custom house u'lding, which
would cost about seven Thousand dollars.
He expect, this to be allowed 10 the
next few weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
SALE OF APRONS AND FANCY
ARTICLES.

The Woman's Auxiliary 10 r. E.
Lee Camp, Confederate Vttsrsns, will
hold q sale Of aprons and fancy work, 10
Confederate Veterans BaIldiag, Thu"-
day next, March 18th, commencing at
2 O'Clock to which The public Is most
cordially invited. A large lumber Of
pretty and useful aprons will be sold at
reasonable price. All persons who hsve
promised donation will please send 1t IS
early az possible to BIG Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
PAY YOUR oAPITATION TAX.

The election which will be held 10
Virginia next November will be s very
important one. All the members OF
Congress are to BE- elected and several
amendments to the constitution will be
voted on. Let every mso see that bis
cspitstlon tax Is paid tomorrow and also
that they have been paid for three years
previous to this election. 1t Ia OF vital
importance for every cit Zen to be quail
fed to cast ballot at that time, but
they will be unable to do so II they do
not attend to these matters promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment tonight at Ohrisl
Church Parish Hall will be given BY
the Sunday School Boys Washington End
Lee League assisted by The G Ills Sunday
School Guild. The evening will bring t.
close a most successful season OF this
church organization, 10 which tbIrty-.WC
names were enrolled, aud much social
pleasure given. A small admission fee
will he charged,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
UMPIRE CALLS GAME WHEN
G 40 HAVE 1T OINOHED

The ragged 6 inning game Of ball
played on the noIta Alfred streets
grounds yesterday afternoon between the
Cardinal Athletic Club and the Alexsr-
dris Athletic Club, resulted 10 tie, the
score being 8 to- 10 the frs, half Of
tSe seventh inning the Cardinals fouod
o Brlen sn easy marx and bstted bin to
all corners Of the lot. 10 this inning the
O. A. o. had made two runs, two on
bsse end one out, F. O,ckrell, the Dext
mau Up, was hit over the heart with 3
pitched bali by O'BrIen, and was knock
ed Gu. The A. A. O. and the umpire
claimed that 1t WAS too dark t. play the
other bali and The game was called, re-
verting the game back t. The 6 h-inning,
making the score to 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
WANTS TO ENTER ANOTHER
CALLING.

George Cromer, colored, OF BfIstoe,
applied tt4be sat on house this moru.
log for 8 post on 10 the UoiIed States
secret service. Oroner isrt present em,
pIoyed 10 q section gang OF the Southern
Railway. BE ssid be WIS confident be
would prove success in the calling be
sought. BE wss told to 30 t. the post
cfice building and talk with government
r. &C dala
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
BASEBALL.

The game Of baseball to be played on
the north Alfred street grounds tomor.
row will be something out Of the ordl-
nsry. 1t will be between the Alexsudris
Athlete Cub as the bulls, and the Brent
wood team, Of the District of Ooln nbIs,
as the bears. This will be close gsme
aud should be witnessed by all. The
game commences at B p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
CARDINALS VS.. GEORGETOWN
OLIVES

The Cardinal Athletic Olub will lire.
up against the famous Georgetown
Olives tomoroE evening on the old fsil
grounds a, 5 o'clock, 10 wat promises
to be one OF the greatest games ever
pulled CT 10 this city. The playing oi
both teams hiss been good this season
and the battle tomorrow Will be for
blood, Sc this will be tie second time
these two tesms have met this season,
the Olives being the victors on the FIRST
occasiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06

todersd, aud. while these roses will
fade and die and their sweet frsgfsn &c
be thipg Of the past, rasy the deei be
iodslibly written on the tablets OF The
hearts never to be tffsced.
Me-. Mansfield made an appropriate
and feeling response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06

Glance over the list OF Hish Grade
Shoes sold exclu,ively by us: ]. & T.
Cousins, Qusen Qualify, Red Gross,
Llnder Saoo Co., N. Hess & Bro. (Ths
Hsss). Taylor & %. Taylor Made,
Broctop 90. Operstive %, Walk Over,
Rsgsl, Excelsior Shoe %. aud many
Others. J. A. Msr.hsll & Bro. Az
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
POLICE COURT.

CJuslics Fl. B. OstoD presIding1
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Rose johnson, colored, charged With
dIsorderly conduct, was ined So.
William White, snd George Jones,
both colored, charged With selling c.
csIne, we're dismissed.
Harry OsIt;r, colOred boy, charged
with Obtaining money under false pre-.
tenses, had his csse continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Tue water mains we're @ furnished this
morning.
II any mother who may have csst of
clothing that will ct child 20.montbs
old It will be thankfully received by the
ladies at the Ohildren's Home.
Potatoes will lake the place Of u ldIugs
tomorrow when A. J. Blu cher opens
Mr.. B F. Bsggetts fsmtu, old stand 10
the city msrke, with cOmpltt, lice Of
fancy and staple produce.
The census enumerstors Of this city
have received letters from Supervisor
Fletcher OF Warrenton II they have given
out spy figures concerning The census
taking 10 Alexandra.
A report wss 10 circulation today that
q colored boy had been struck on tie
head With q bar OF iron while 10 6gh,
at one OF the glass factories last night
snd had since died. The report could
not be verified.
Constable Payne yesterday fund 8
youth named Willie Wood, Who had run
ava, from Delaplsne, Fsuqu'er ecu IT,,
at the Virginia Glass Works. Zoe con.
stable left early this AFTERNOON for Dala-
plane With the boy 10 custody.
Mr.. Julian Della, of this city, was the
VICTIM OF q s'rlous accident while at
work ct Indian Head few days sgo.
he has been employed 10 the carpenter
log department and while st work his
left hand eas caught 10 joiner ms
chiue and two OF his fingers severed.
Mrs. Amelia A. II. Richards, a native of
Virginis, died at the Louise Home in WASH
ington, Wednesday night. The remains were
brought to this city this afternoon and inter
red in Union cemetery. The deceased was 50
years old.
Duffey's Pure Malt Whisky for medic.
insl purposes, Sl.00 quart, ct Spinks, corner
Prince and Royal streets.
Fresh Country Butter just received.
2sc 10. Best Elgin Creamery Butter SIC ID,
Fresh Eggs 26c doz., Fancy Japan Rice,
whole grain, &c H., 3 lbs. Evapprated
Peaches Csc, 8 lbs Large Prunes Csc, Cans
Fish Roe 25c, lbs. Laundry Starch 26c, 7
Cakes Star Sosp Csc, Cans Pink Alaska
Salmon Csc, 4 Cans Best tomatoes Csc, Cans
Sugar Corn 25e, Green Mountain Potatoes 55c
bushel, Cans Early June Peas Csc, lbs.
Pure Buckyheat 25c. WIN. p. WooLIs d
Son, Royal aud Wolfe streets-Qaeep and
Henry streets.
Lt~h % 9TH. h..t 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06

"They come high" "The best sre
the cheapest. Our people want them
and 90 we say to the ladies you can see
J.&T. Cousins Exclusive Styles at 422
King street, J. A. Marahall d Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
NOTICE..

hereby notify the public that under the
last will and testament OF William Henry
May (Wm H. May, deceased, snd also un'
der an agreement made between his heirs,
distributes and the benefcisries under ..sid
will, became sole owner ct and succeed 70
the agricultural implement. seed and fertil
business of he late firm of VIM. Il. May q Son,
composed of said william Henry May (my
father) and myself together with all its prop
erty. stocks, assets, credits, bills receivable,
contracts, goodwill. and all its property
whatsoever; and that assume the Liabilities
of said firm.
further notify the public that shall con-
tinue the said business under the old trm
name Of VIM. II. May d s n. and that shalt
bepleated to have their continued patronage
and confidence, as the firm has had in the
past.
All obligations dus to sid old firm will be
paid to me; all obligations due by said old
firm will settle in the due. ordinary and
usual course Of its busir ess affair
(Signed) JOHN W. May.
Surviving Partner Of snd Successor TO the firm
Of VIM. n. May u Son. apr26 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06

For this section fair tonight s, saturday II.
creasing cloudiness ana sligh'y "sfnefi
II gbt northerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
CIRCUIT COURTFORT THE CITY.

McMensmin VS.. Southern RGilasy
Company; q suit for damages; jury aud
case 10 progress. The Judge and jury to-
day visited Mr.. McMepsmin's premises
which it is claimed has been damaged by
smoke. &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities

sun sises tomorrow ~ 4ro s ~ 90 o' 1'"'
u;gh water a! 5.58 a. m. and 81 D. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-06
ALEXANDRIA, COUNCIL, No. SS
JR. .. u. A. CELEBRATE.


The bauqust given last evening 10 the
Young Peoples building by Asxaudris
Council, No. 33, Junior Order Ualted
Americans, was,ss bad been anticipated,
one OF The most enjoyable sffsIrs Of the
season. The COMMITTEE In charge of the
banquet left nothing undone that could
In sDy way have added 10 the erjoJmert
of the occasion, aud all who were present
are profuse 10 their expression OF the
enjoyment they experienced
The young ladies' Of the M. E. Church
Soutb, 10 charge Of Mrs. Gillian, we're
The caterers, and hey prepared the
t BILE In 8 most tasteful manner and fill
ed 1t with the ssssopsble end choice
delIcscies.
The ball was appropriately decorated
with hsgs and po!tsd flowers and ferns
and an orchestra Of eight pieces, in charge
of Prof. Psdget', fu nIshed fne music
during the evening.
There was a meeting Of the council 10
the early part Of the evening and about
$50 In number left the council room,
headed by q brass band OF Is pieces, and
psraded through the principal streets OF
The city, reaching the Young Peoples
bulldog about $50 O'Clock. They were
met BY the members Of the Ministerial
Associs ton OF the city aud other invited
guests and entered the bsDquetipg room
and all Were assigned places at the tables
BY the committee. When all had been
seated Mr.. Leroy Jameson took flash
light picture of the assemblsge.
After an invocation by the Rev. Will
liam F. Watson, of the First Baptist
Church, the company was seated and
the fessting began. The following was
the menu;
Oyster Cocktail
Celery queen OiVeS
Deviled Eggs
Radishss
Dsviled Crabs
Reception Flakes Old Virginia Ham
."Our Fair Ladies' Hot Biscuits"
Chicken Salad Mixed Pickles
sliced Florida Tomatoes Pineapple Sherbet
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-21
SENATORIAL DOPE.

The latest caucus shows the SEN
atorial deadlock unbroken and that
the probability of James X. Var
daman's being elected is growing
more remote, despite the optimistic
feeling that prevails among his fol-
lowers. The conservative candi-
dates are in absolute control OF the
Situation. 1t is impossible to say
when and how the conservatives will
attempt to combine their forces at
this ~juncture of the contest. Each
passing hour of this contest makes it
more apparent that it is a battle royal
between the conservative and radical
elements in Mississippi politics. 1t
is properly sized up as a fight where.
in common sense is clashing with in
tolerance and radlcalism; pure and
undefiled democracy is contending
with a frebrand who has surrounded
himself with men who are democrats
in name but populistic in principle.
This is the impressed that currently
prevails.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-21
AFTER THE FIRE IS OVER.

The Commonwealth wishes to ex-
tend thanks to its many friends
for their many kind favors since our
recent confagration. Especially are
we indebted to our esteemed friends,
the Enterprise and Chronicle, for
their many fayors. All of these ia
vors, of which we are justly proud,
evince the fact that we have friends
that are real ones, that appreciate our
effort to give them a paper truly de
serving Of their consideration and
patronage.
The Commonwealth will not miss
an issue, and, its job department can
fill its orders as usual, but so soon as
our contractors and machinists can
repair our building and plant we viii
be prepared to give you a more rep.
resentative weekly and even classie1
job printing than local Office has
ever turned out.
Life is Just one thing after another
says the optimist; so we have cleaned
the charcoal from our systems and
remain ready at all times to boost
and upbuild the best city in the state
that is made up of the best people in
the world.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-21
A Brave Soldier Sleeps.

Died at his home here Friday, Jan
uary Sth. Mr.. E. E. Newer from APP
oplexy. Mr.. Newer was one of the
pioneer citizens of this place whose
life of uprightness and kindness had
gained for him the respect and es-
TEEN of all. His three score years
were useful ones and many kind acts
have been recorded for him. He was
a consistent member of the Baptist
church from which his remains were
carried to their last resting place, at
ter a touching funeral sermon by ReY.
r. Cooper.
He is survived by a daughter, Miss
Lonisa, who has the sympathy of the
entire community in her grief.
He leaves her the glorious heritage
of being the daughter of as brave a
soldier as ever fought fer the lost
cause, and their fame is deathless.
Among the floral tributes was one in
the colors ofxthe Confederacy, red
and white, from the local Chapter Z.
D.. G.
Soldier, rest, thy warfare is over,
Sleep the sleep that knows no break
ing
Dream of battlefields no more
Days of danger, nights of waking.o
-Itta Bena Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-21
some MN INDUSTRIES
OVER THE STATE.


The following new corporations have
been formed in the state during the
past few days and will shortly submit
their charters to the governor for APP
prevail:
Farmers Union Store Company Limit
ed, Hermanviile. Claiborne county, cap
italized at $4,000; A. e. Jones, T. d.
Davis, H. B. GOA NJ. d. Foster and
others.
Amendment to Smioh County Bank
Taylorsville, Smith county, increasing
capital stock to $780, OO.
Fort Henry and Gulf Coast Realty
Company, Pass Christian, Harrison
county, capitalized at $25, 900; c. r.
Robinson, A. L. DeJong, Wesley Will
hams and others.
Postal Land Company, Grenada, Gre
NADIA county, capitalized at $780, 900; C.
W. Priestly, J. W. Burton and others.
Moore eagerly Lumber Company,
H~attiesburg. Forrest county, capitalized
at $4,000; FL. S. Hagerty, B. D. Moore
and others.
Ballard Hudson Lumber Company
H~attiesburg, Forest county, capitalized
at SO 900; J. X. Ballard, E. NJ. Hudson,
and others.
Natchez Packing Company, Natchez
Adams county, capitalized at 500, 900;
A. G. Campbell, J. N. Carpenter, A. B.
Learned and others.