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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-28
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New York, Dec. 24.-Toques and
more toques and thea some more
They refuse to go ont OF style-rather
they seem to grow more in popular ia
vor each day. The skating toque is
The latenl IN lrom the loque shops
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
AN AMAZING ACCIDENT.

In the motor races held at Marshall
Hall on Saturday, July 9th, an ex-
traordmary accident happened 20
the little 25 foot motor boat which
holds the worlds speed record for
twenty-five f%ooters, the boat belonging
to MIR. Alfred Traver, of P~oughkeepsle,
n. Y. and equipped with an Emerson
six cylinder, high powered engine.
Mr.. Blood, OF Tampa, Florida, was at
the wheel and Mr.. Victor Emerson r.,
was operating the engine When tun-
ing up for the races and, at a speed OF
about thirty miles per hour, the boat
suddenly took a leap into the air and
made a quick shake and turn, similar
TO a fish on a line when it leaps from
the water. and seemed a thing OF life,
and. with a peculiar wiggle and shake,
threw both the occupants out OF the
boat and the boat proceeded by her
momentum on the course. Owing to
the presence OF mind Of the operators
they shut off the power as they both
where thrown into the air, and IN a
few minutes they swan back to the
boat as she came toa Stand-stlll. Many
boats rushed TO the rescue, but owing
to the fact that both operators were
expert swimmers their services were
not needed. Soon the little boat
was started on her course and,
as the starting gun doomed, she crossed
the line at the marvellous speed OF over
thirty-twO miles per hour, establishing
a worlds record for "A boat OF % foot
length.
The Gray Bat and other Washington
boats that had brought the bag down
to taks home the cups, were not only
astounded at the marvellous speed OF the
little craft, but were out-diStanced so
far that they we're almost forgotten be
fore they arrived, by the crowd that
cheered the winner. In the final handI-
cap, the little boat was given the
scratch position and the other con
testants sent away miles in advance. 1t
looked a hopeless case and added, to
this. the crew was unable to start the
little Alexandrian for several minutes
after the gun had fired the signal to go,
but after they did get started, the eager
crew in order to gain speed, opened up
the throttle wide, again the speed mar
vel went into the air and resisted their
attempt to stay in position, One OF the
men shot through the ar as If shot
from a catapult and when he struck
the water was going about 80 miles
per hour sliding feet first, as though
on ice. Mr.. Blood closed the throttle
and brought the boat around, picked
ND Young Emerson and 1t appeared
that all hopes OF winning the race had
vanished; but in less than a minute
they were under way and overlook the
Washington speed boat and made the
1O-miies round, before the competing
boats we're in sight, thus winning both
events. which consisted of the trophy
given by the steamboat company ana
that given by the Corinthian Yacht
Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
ABATToIR

The abattoir of the Columbia Cotton
Oil and Provision Corporation (the old
building) in Alexandria county, near
Arlington Junction, was destroyed by
fire today. The fire broke out about 3
O'Clock ard in a short time most Of the
residents Of that neighborhood had
gathered at the scene. News Of the
fire soon reached Washington and the
early electric trains out ofthatc city were
crowded with people. The local fire
fighters soon realized the impotency Of
their labors and help was asked from
Washington, Engines were sent from
that city, but the scarcity Of water
handicapped the efforts Of the fire
men. and the structure was practically
destroyed. The origion Of the fire was
an explosion. The building was OF frame
co vered with sheet iron and burned for
several hours. 1t was used for slaugh-
tering and smoking purposes, 1t IS
reported that a number of COWS that
were in the building was burned. There
is an insurance on the property OF
about 800, 600.
The powerhouse furnished the power
for the main plant Of the Columbia
Cotton Oil and Provision Corporation,
and the fire will result in a suspension
of operations in this plant until a new
powerhouse can be built.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

Miss Mary Virginia Young has gone
to Atlantic City.
Mr.. William f. Webster is at Mar
shall, Fauquier county.
Bishop Gibson reached Orkney
Springs on Friday with his family and
will remain during the summer.
Miss Hoblitzell is spending the sum
mer with her sister, Mrs. F. w. Mel
son, at Forest Depot.
Mrs. Amy C. Weech, Of this city,
has been working in Chesterfield coun-
ty for the past week holding public
meetings in the interest Of the Virginia
w. c. T, U.
Miss Nancy Lee Tackett leaves this
evening to visit friends at Willoughby
Beach.
Rev. DIR. and Mrs. Bergman Green
of Seminary Hill, are spending several
weeks in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Moritz Ruben and Miss Sarah
Ruben left Saturday to spend the sum
mer at Colonial Beach.
Mrs. Gardner l.. Boothe and her little
SOD are spending the summer at WOOD
berry Forest, Orange county.
Admiral Nathan Eric Niles, u. >. N,
retired; Mrs. Niles, and Miss Violet
Niles are at Woodberry Forest, Orange
county, for the summer.
Mrs. Reid is the guest of her son,
Commander James II. Reid, U. 5. NJ,
at his home in Fauquier county.
Mrs. James NJ. Love and her daugh-
tiers have gone to Fredericksburg where
they are the guests Of Mrs. Loves uncle
Mr.. Arthur Taylor. for a week before
going to Woodberry Forest, Orange
county, for the summer.
Mrs. T. b. Cochran is visiting rela-
tives at Markham.
Miss Mary Virginia Young and her
sister, Miss Nettie Lee Young, left to-
day with a party Of friends for Allan
tic City, N. j.
Rev. w. D. Delaney preached an i'll
teresting sermon yesterday before a
large congregation at st. Mary's
Church.
Mrs. Dabony and two daughters,
Miss Pearl and Miss Peachie, OF Rock
fish. who have been visiting Miss Ethel
Remington, 1915 Duke street, left for
home this morning.
Mrs. May Iddings, who has been visit
Ing her mother on north Payne street
for several weeks, has returned to her
home in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. George n. Proctor, Of this city,
was. in Washington yesterday, elected
a delegate to the convention OF the
Social Order Of Moose to be held III
Detroit, Mich, in September. After
the convention Mr.. Proctor and MIR.
H. l.. Cheshire, also of this city, will
make an extended trip to Niagara
Falls, Toronto, New York city and At
lantic City. .
Mrs. j. V. Magalis, and son OF
Roanoke, are visiting Mr.. Albert
Magalis Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
AN ATTRACTIVE FOLDER.

The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company has issued an illustrated
folder which is interesting from begin
ming to end. 1t contains a brief ms
tory of the most interesting points IN
Tidewater Virginia, the Potomac river
and the District OF Columbia. The
folder also gives pictures and descrlp-
tons of the palace steamers Southland
and Newport News, which ply daily
between Washington, Alexandra,
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk. The
publication will prove interesting to all
tourists as well as to those who con
template making trips by either OF
these steamers. A trip to Norfolk on
the Southland or Newport News, es
pecially during the summer season, IS
enjoyable and healthful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A torpedo boat passed up the river
yesterday evening.
New wheat is coming to this city in
considerable quantities and is selling at
from 50 to 90 cents per bushel.
The weather continues hot, the mer-
curry at . O'Clock this evening register
ing 80. Cooler weather, however, is
promised.
A heavy rain fell about 4 O'Clock
Yesterday evening in the Woodlawn
neighborIlood below this city. Not a
drop fell here,
A valuable horse belonging to w. A.
Smoot d Co. died from the heat while
attached to a lumber wagon in Alexan-
dria county Saturday.
The contract for the erection of the
new industrial school at Manassas has
been awarded to Mr.. William Crump,
of this city.
A deed was admitted to record in the
clerk 5 office of the Corporation Court
today from s. f. Lindsey to G. T.
Klipstein transferring to the latter a
house and lot on the west side Of Lee
street, between Wilkes and Gibbon.
1t was discovered today that thieves
had entered William S. Moore's ma
chine shops at the foot Of Duke street
and placed about 5000 worth of brass
and iron in bags which would doubt
have been removed tonight. Neither
Of the members Of the late firm is in
the city today and it is believed their
temporary absence was known to the
would-be thieves.
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, 1910-07-11
POLICE COURT.

Justice III. B. Cation p%resldlng.I
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Charles Baltimore, colOred, charged
with being drunk and d%isorderly, was
dismissed.
Barbara Waters, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was fined 50.
William Level and Julian Boyd, both
colored, charged with disorderly con-
duct and fighting, were dismissed.
Silas Bellheld, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, for
feited his collateral by failing to appear.
Charles Grinnell, John Seth and Har-
rison Raines, all colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, were
fined So each.
John Wabash and Jarel Washington,
both colored, charged with disorderly
conduct. were fined So each.
Richard Williams, colored, charged
with a~ssaulting Mary Jane West, was
fined 800 and sent to Jail for SIX
months.
Samuel Porter and Lula Lewis, both
colored, charged with disorderly con-
duct. had their case continued until
Wednesday.
John Canter, charged with stealing
500 from Mary Jane West, was dis
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
FINED AND IMPRISONED.

Mrs. Mary Jane West, an aged
white woman, living in the southern
section of the city, was the victim OF e
brutal assault yesterday afternoon
Richard Williams, a well-known negro
Iaborer of this city, was her assailant.
Williams, who was drunk, went INTO
Mrs Vests ward and stretched out for
a nap. The wOman objected to the
procedure, and %endeavored to get him
off her promises. She shook the dar-
kev and used other means to arouse
him. but he lay still and refused to
rise. Mrs. West finally threw some
water on Williams, when the latter
arose and struck her between her
ewes. breaking her o and otherwise
iniuring her. Mrs. West had to be
conveyed to the Alexandria Hospital,
where she was treated and later DR..
Moore attended her.
Williams was captured by Officer
Roland and he was arranged in the
Police Court this morning. Justice
eaton fined him 800 and in addition
sentenced him to serve SIX months IN
Jail.
While Mrs. West was at the hospital,
John Canter, her nephew, took sol
from an undergarment belonging to the
woman, and placed the garment behind
a barrel. Canter vas arrested by Officers
Bell and Roland and the money taken
from him. He was brought before the
Police Court this morning, when he
alleged that he took the money for the
purpose Of keeping it for Mrs. West
while she was away from home. Mrs.
West acknowledged that she at times
allowed Canter to keep money for her,
and she urging no charge against him,
the accused was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
ANOTHER HOT SUNDAY.

The torrid wave which during the
past week spread over this section of
the country reached its maximum
Yesterday. the mercury in the after
noon i'm some thermometers reaching
the % degree mark. At times there
were brisk brcezes but they were not
refreshing, and during the lulls con
ditions were oppressive. Compare
lively few pedestrians were on the
streets during the hottest portion OF the
afternoon. People sought relief IN
many ways, but in the language OF the
Weather Bureau, there was no relief
in sight" and distressed humanity were
forced to sweat it out.
In the afternoon there were indl-
cations OF an approaching rain storm,
but the clouds passed to the south and
southeast.
There was considerable lightning
after dark but the stars continued to
shine and there were no indications
of rain. Between 9 and 10 O'Clock
the temperature fell somewhat and
for a time conditions became more
endurable. The respite, however, was
brief, the br,eles later dying away,
The hot weather kept many people
from attending the churches.
The Weather Bureau announced
last night that the hot spell is nearing
a close and that cooler weather is on
the way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
MOTOR BOAT RACE.

Under the auspices OF the Benevolent
Protective Order Of Elks of Alexandria,
Va, a motor boat race will be run at
Marshall Hall this afternoon. One OF
the star events will be an attempt to
establish a new worlds recOrdfor speed
i'm the motor boat class. The Emerson
Engine Company have equipped a boat
for this purpose with one of their cele-
brated engines and judging from Satur-
DAYS performance, the greatest speed
ever attained by a motor boat of similar
size will be witnessed today at this carnl-
val. Mr.. Alfred Trayer, of Pough-
keepSie, n. Y, Mr.. f. NJ. Hughes OF
Louisville, KY, Mr.. c. l.. st. John, OF
South Norwalk, Conn, and his racing
partner, Mr.. Keyser, OF the same city,
and Mr.. Frank Schumacher, Of Mine
ola, l.. l., and Mr.. Diefenbach, of New
York. are here to witness the attack on
the worlds speed record. Alexandria
may we'll fell proud to claim that their
city has now become recognized as the
one place in the world that is turning
out engines of ii greater power and
lighter weight and higher speed than
have ever been built.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
FUNERALS.

The funeral of the late Miss Annie
McCauley, who died Friday, took place
this morning from st. Mays Church.
Rev. Father Kelley conducted the SER
vices. The p%allbearers were Messrs.
John Duncan, Edward Duncan, John
w. Holbrook, George A. Haus, James
Stewart and John Hanratty.
The funeral OF the late Xavier Pre-
pebler, who died at his home in st.
Elmo, Alexandria county, Saturday
night, took place this morning from
st. Mary's Church. The services were
conducted by Rev. Father Cutler. The
deceased was a native Of Alsace-Lo-
raine and he was II years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
THE NEW ASSESSMENT.

The new assessment Is a cause OF
complaint on the part of some person.
while it is satisfactory to many others.
1t was to be supposed that there QUO
be an increase in the assessment on
much property in this city, especially
where improvements had been made
and the property materially enhanced
in value. or course, those who have
grievances can have recourse to the
court and no costs will be incurred by
such as may ask for reduction / n their
assessments. But in cases where 1t can
be shown that property belonging to
such applicants has not been listed ac-
cording to its real value the assessment
can be increased to its fair valuation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
MUST PAY THE FINE.

Five hundred and sixty dog licenses
had been issued up to - O'Clock to-
day. Hundreds Of persons appear to
have neglected this obligation, and, it
is said, that among these hundreds can
Le found a large number possessed with
sufficient intelligence to know the law,
and also fully able to pay a tax which
is each year paid by their neighbors.
In conversation with the city auditor
ON July 1st, Police Justice Cation said,
Il would impose the fine upon per-
sons who were brought before him for
owning or harboring dogs, if it was
shown that such person had not paid
his license prior to the issuing of a
v%arrant;" Efforts will be made this
This yea to reach delinQuents, and it
i not proposed to make a spaSmodic
effect. as has been the case for several
a but to pursue the matter during
The summer and fall months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
OPEN-AIR SERVICES.

The second open-air service conduct
ed by the Ministerial Association OF
Alexandria va held Saturday night
on the vacant lot at the corner Of Pat
rick and Gibbon streets. A large crowd
soon gathered at the call of the cornet.
Rev. Nj. Rudisill, of Trinity Church,
preached a strong and earnest gospel
sermon. The hearty singing Of the
congregation was lead by Mr.. Pierpoint.
On next Saturday the service will be
held at the same place. Rev. j. r.
Sewer will preach the sermon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
FLKS EXCURSION.

Between 4 and 5 O'Clock this after
noon the most exciting feature of the
Elks excursion will occur. The motor
boat race for the championship racer OF
the Potomac will take place and after
this race a speed test will be the rule
for the fastest time in the worlds rec
ord. A cup has been offered for the
speediest boat on the Potomac. The
25-foot boat owned by Emerson will be
in the race. A great many families
left on the morning and afternoon
boats and, if the weather proves favor
able, the steamer tonight will be taxed
to its capacity. Baseball and other
amusements were the order Of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
MEETINGS.

The Chamber of Commerce Will meet
tonight at their rooms, King ami wash
ington streets.
The Retail Merchants Association
will meet tomorrow night at the same
place.
On "Wednesday night the general
committee which is making arrange
ments for the entertainment of inc
members Of the Firemen's Convention
will meet in the rooms Of the Chamber
OF Commerce.
There will be a meeting OF NJ. ID.
Corse Camp, Sons OF Confederate 'e'-
Grams, al Lee Camp Hall tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
TAKEN TO THE FAIRFAX JAIL.

Robert Jackson, colored, who cut
Private Scott, a soldier, stationed at
Fort Myer on Monday night last and
who was confined in the Alexandria
county jail, was removed on Saturday
evening to the Fairfax county Jail to
await the result of SCOTS wounds. The
excitement caused by the incident has
entirely subsidized. Reports from the
county are to the effect that the con-
dition of Private Scott is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
DEATHS.

Mrs. Payne, wife of Mr.. Roy L,
Payne, of 406 north Payne street, died
at the Alexandria Hospital last night.
Catherine, the infant daughter Of Mr..
George W. and Mrs. Cora V. Scott,
died at her parents home, 110S Wilkes
street, this morning.
Sallie Timbers, an old and we'll
known colored resident, died Saturday
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
THE GAZETTE FOR THE SUMMER.

Subscribers who leave the city tenn
porarily should not fail to have the
Gazette follow them. Addresses VIII
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 III
cents per week. Before leaving call or
teIepbone your address to this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
CORPORATION COURT.

Judge /. c. Barley presiding.I
The cases were called and the docket
set.
In the case of CeIesta Duncan VS..
George A. Gorham a decree was en-
tered for a deed to certain property at
Monroe.
An order for judgment was entered
in the case of the Casket Manufactur-
ing Company VS.. Thomas II. Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
CHARTER

A charter has been granted to the
Silica Brick and Stone Company Qnc.),
Alexandra. ]. H. Crawford, president
Percy Crawford, secretary, both OF
Washington, d. c.; r, Y, Filbert,
Philadelphia; c. NJ. Field, Rutherford,
y. j. Capital: Maximum, $4,000;
minimum. $1,000. Objects; Manu-
facture and sale of building material.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

William Archer, a colored boy, fell
from a tree at the corner of Wolfe and
Columbus streets Saturday night and
was so seriously injured that he had TO
b. placed in the Alexandria Hospital
for treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
WILL SUBMIT ANOTHER REPORT.

Another meeting Of the special COM
mittee appointed by the City Council
to investigate the manne in which The
contract between this city and the Alex
andria Electric Company is being ear
ried out by the latter was held last
night. The committee will submit an
other report to Council tomorrow
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

J, and T. Cousins Fine Lustral Colt
and Black Russian Lusitania Pumps
and Oxiords, Weldt and Turns price
$500; our price $4.0O. j. A. Mar
shall 4 Bro, Az KinstTeett
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

Glance over the list of High Grade
shoes sold exclusively by us: J. 4 7.
Cousins. Queen Quality, Red Cross,
Under Shoe Co., n, Hess & Bro. (The
Hessl' TAYLOR & Co. (Tailor Made)
PTocton Cooperative Co, Walk Over,
REGAL. Excelsior Shoe Co, and many
others. J.. A. Marshall q Bro, AZ
King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and 500; your choice, 1924. See
our windows. j. A. Marshall d Bro,
400 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

Iu a train wreck on the Trans-Cas-
plan railroad near Kililarwat Russia to-
day nineteen persons were killed and
thirty,one injured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

For this section generally fair to-
night and Tuesday; slightly lower tenn
perature tonight: light variable winds,
mostly westerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
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 as
q matter of good faith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at4A3 and sets 7:26.
High water at I2.l3 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11

Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, PRINCE
and Royal streets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-04-16
Pleasure In the Kitchen.

Some Of the greatest men and won
en- have found the best pastime and
pleasure In pottering around and cook
Ing. and a fine thing for the world
they did. Real housekeeping is not
SO hard work, If free from all sorts
Of dirty carpetry and useless bric-a
brac. A whole lot Of plump up, plush
up and swell up and flash upholstery
Is sure sign and unmistakable hall
mark Of the bourgeois. For instance
q music room has grand piano and
a few easy chairs, and that is all. And
a kitchen has just the right tools in
1t, and nothing more; anything added
Is a true menace and danger. A pref.
ty lady who is on the job can turn on
a hot water faucet and mop and rinse
and dry thirty or forty dinner dishes
and laugh and chat, all in ten minutes
1t takes sloven, fat paretic cook an
hour or more of sweaty, sour, green
and yellow funk to do it, and such
typhoid carriers should be made to
wear rubber gloves the minute they
step into the kitchen.-New York
Press.