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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-28

are busily engaged in finishing the plow-
ing, which is we'll advanced.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Wick entertained
the card club last Tuesday evening. 500
was played, and E. R. Bennett won the
undisputed right to the highest score,
while F. M. King received the ''foot"
prize.
Messrs Francis Defoe, Thompson and
Swinaird of the Pembina river locality
returned this week from trip to
the Dauphin locality IN the northwest.
They were not particularly struck on
the prospects for newcomers there.
1t does not seem to be generally
known, at least in the western part of
the county, that the court house is
supplied with fire protection in the
shape of boiler and pump, with stand
pipes and hose in all parts of the
building.
Dick Shaw lost valuable horse on
the Carlisle ditch this week, by a
peculiar accident. The scraper to which
the horse was attached turned over
and then ran against the hind legs Of
the horse and cut them nearly off and
theshorse had to be killed.
f. G. Myrick is bnilding skating rink
on the lots betweed Switzer's butcher
shop ana King & Booker's machinery
barn. It will be 6Ox1lO feet and clear of
posts. 1t will be covered with corruga-
ted steel and be of permanent charac-
ter. There is movement to form a
curling club in connection with the en-
terprise. The kids are rejoicing accord
ingly.
A telegram received yesterday an
nounced the sudden death of Mrs. Ira
d. Edwards of Wenatchee, Wash. The
telegram gave no particulars except to
say that she had been in perfect health
the day previous. Mrs. Edwards was
born in this city as Grace Parker and
lived with her parents here until young
won anhood. Following her chosen
work as q teacher she went to Wenat-
chez and taught in the city schools
thereuntil about two years ago she
married Mr.. Edwards who is wealthy
real estate man there. The news of her
death comes as shock to many. friends
ard the sympathy Of these will be freely
offered to- the aged parents and the
brothers and sisters.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-28

Messrs Francis Defoe, Thompson and
Swinaird of the Pembina river locality
returned this week from trip to
the Dauphin locality IN the northwest.
They were not particularly struck on
the prospects for newcomers there.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-28
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.

About eleven O'Clock last night some
excitement was caused on north Pitt
street by the alleged robbery OLA white
man by negro. Officers Beach and
Rawlett appeared and took charge OF
the darkey, who had been seized by his
victim, and locked him up in the sta
ton house where he gave his name as
George Jackson. The case vas brought
before the Police Court this morning
when Darrell Dawson, OF The Pianist
Fauquier county, who said he had
been robbed by the negro, stated that
he was on the east side OF Pitt street
near an alley engaged in taking an in
yentory OF his exchequer when Jackson,
who was standing behind tree,
snatched twenty dollar note from his
hand and ran. Dawson gave chase
and overlook the negro. ana had
him in charge when the police arrived.
The twenty-dollar note, it was shown,
was in one OF Jackson's pockets when
he was searched at the station house.
The accused in his defense alleged that
he had been with Dawson and the lat
ter gave him what he supposed was q
dollar bill to get changed in order to
paw him (Jackson) for certain services.
After he gave him the bill Dawson
chased and caught him, claiming he
had been robbed. Justice Cation held
the negro for the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
I0HN ROBINSON'S SHOW.

John Robinson's show, which is to
exhibit in this city one week from to-
day, is one Of the best ever seen in this
country. The side show is high class.
The menagcrie contains iirst-class
animals, clean, healthy and large.
The horses and all the equipment are
clean, well kept and of the best. There
is nothing shoddy or shabby. In the
arena the seating is close to the per-
formers. giving an excellent view OF
every act. There are several features
of the old fashioned circus, dear to our
boyhood days, some that are too fire.
uuently left out of the big shows in re-
cent years. There is not an uncivil
employee of any kind about the show.
Children can and do get along as we'll
at the big enterprise as at Sunday
school
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
POLICE COURT.
TJustice H. B. Cation presiding. ]

Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed oil
this morning:
Tim Madden and Elmer Lewis,
charged with vagrany, were dismissed.
Two men, charged with operating an
automobile without lights, had their
case continued.
George Jackson, colored, charged
with robbing Darrell Dawson, was sent
on to the grand jury.
James Barrett and John Dervin,
charged with disorderly conduct were
fined $5 each.
James Miller, colored, charged with
assaulting Jack Giggle, cclored, was
fined SIS.
Several white men, charged with
fighting, were arraigned. One was
fined SIS, some had their case continued
and others were dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
TWO DAYS OF FESTIVITY.

The festivities of the past two nights
have been participated in by every
class in the community. Old and young
Alexandrians and their guests, have
mingled and the good cheer manifested
has been marked. While the carnival
spirit seemed to be animating every
soul. there was none of the vanity fair
apparent. AS might have been ex
pected, some persons showed the exhil-
Grafton superinduced by conviviality,
but the victims were good-natured and
nothing serious occurred TO mar the
endowment OF any one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
WESTERN CHAMPIONSHIP.

The western motor boat champion
ship will be run tomorrow OH the Ohio
river at Cincinnati for 81 900 purse
and $1,000 cup. The boat recently
fitted by the Emerson Engine Co., OF
this city, with its high speed engine will
be in the race. 1t was shipped, as
stated before, by the owner, Mr.. A.
Traver, OF Poughkeepsie, N. Y. At
ter this race it will on August 80 be a
factor in the race at Peoria, 1ll., and
from that point it will be sent to Ossin-
ing, \. Y, and take part in the Hud-
sou river races.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Personal

Mr.. William H. Tyler, formerly o.
this city but now OF Washington,
half-brother of Mr.. II. S. Goodrich
is seriously i'll at his home in Wash
ington with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Thomas Hoy, formerly OF this
city, but now of Washington, has gone
to Oakland, Nd, to spend few weeks
Rev. and Mrs. Everard Meade have
issued invitations to the marriage OF
their daughter, Lizzie Brockenbrough
to Rev. Charles William Sydnor, n
1880 O'Clock, September /, at PohIck
Church Accotink, Fairfax county.
Mrs. Lucy L. Lunt has returned
from a visit to Mountain Lake Park
Md.
Mr.. Simpson Williams, of Charlottes
vile, who has been spending the week
with his cousin, Mrs. G. E. Markell,
has returned home.
Miss Bette Keys has returned from
a pleasant visit to Atlantic City.
Miss Isabel Washington, OF West
moreland county, is visiting Miss Lucy
Rust, near Alexandria.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Duncan, OF
Culpeper, announce the engagement ol
their daughter, Miss Lorelle Duncan,
to D. M. Low, ir., of Alexandria. The
wedding will take place in the fall.
Mrs. George H. lie Hew has rs her
guests Miss Maggie Spangler, OF StraS
burg, and Miss Emma J. Hardy, OF
Fredericksburg.
John H. Strider, formerly Of this
city but now OF Susquehanna, Pa, Is
here on a short visit. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fenwck will
leave here for a weeks vacation Mon
day.
Miss Ola Pullin has just returned
from a ten weeks visit to the noun
tains.
Miss Ellie Crudd is visiting Mrs.
Charles Smith at her home on Madison
street.
Mr.. ]. B. Finnote, OF Washington,
baggage master OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad. with his family, spent yes
terday with Mr.. and Mrs. John Lannon.
Mr.. R. P. w. Garnet has returned
from pleasant visit to relatives in Is
sex county.
Mr.. George w. Dearborn, OF Am
herst, is on short visit TO relatives IN
this city. his old home.
MIR. r. Walton Moore, OF Fairfax,
SO well and favorably known in this
city, is confined TO his home with a
sprained ankle which he sustained n
few days ago.
Mr.. Maury w. Gaines, the popular
clerk of John A. Marshall T. Bro, has
returned from ten days visit to At.
lantic City.
Mr.. Chas. 0. Brill, formerly OF this
city, who has feen seriously i'll for the
past few months at his home in WASH
ington, was well enough to be escorted
to his old home, in this city, in the at"
tomoble of his brother, Mr.. Augustus
Brill. and view the firemen's parade.
The many friends Of Charlie, as ne
is Familiarity known, will be glad to
hear of his improved condition.
Among those who attended the dance
at Cismont, on Saturday night last was
Mrs. Thomas W Robinson, OF this
city.
Mr.. James F. Yates, OF Markham,
is q est at the Hotel Feusch.
Col. rhco H. Fickiin will leave sun.
day for Richmond, from which point
he will take the steamer for Norfolk.
From Norfolk he will sail for New
York. The colonel will be gone a
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
MADDEN REDIVIVUS.

Tim Madden, whose name has often
in recent years appeared on the bloltler
OF the Police Court, reappearcd i'll Alex
andria yesterday in company with a
youth named Elmer Lewis. The couple
were taken in charge by Officers Knight.
Rawlctt and Gill and charge OF
yagrancy preferred against them. The
accused were brought before the Police
Court this morning. Madden said he
had recently lived in dry town in Or
der to escape the temptation to drink.
The prisoners were dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
SCARED BURGLARS OFF.

While the festivities on King street
we're st the high water mark last nj ght
considerable excitement was caused on
Queen street, between Alfred and Pat
rick, by the announcement that thieves
we're breaking into store and dwelling.
A neighbor appeared with a pistol and
discharged four shots at the would-be
burglars, when the latter vanished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
THE SCHOOLS.

The rapid flight Of time is brought to
mind by the announcement in today's
Gazette that the issuing of permits to
children to attend the public schools
will begin on September 5-ofe week
from Monday next. Tomany it seems
that the schools closed but few weeks
ago, but already the time has almost
rolled around for their reopening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
METCALF'S COMET.

Me calf's comet is now rapidly APP
preaching the point where it will be
nearest the sun. This event will take
place next Tuesday, and after that 1t
will quickly shoot away into space,
and will not again reveal itself to
earthly observers for years to come.
When the wanderer is nearest the sun
it will be about twice the distance OF
the earth away from the sun. 1t is
slowly decreasing in brightness, be-
cause it is increasing its distance from
the earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER,

The weather yesterday was sultry,
the mercury in the thermometer during
the afternoon standing at 80 degrees.
The warm weather continued last
night, and conditions had improved
but little early this morning. Later,
however, rain began to fall and the
Wind, which had been from the south,
changed to the northwest, after which
the temperature began to fall, the mer-
curry being at 20 degrees at noon. Rain
had since fallen at intervals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was false alarm of fire short
ly before ten o'clock this morning.
The steamer St. Johns will tonight
make the last OF her moonlight cxcilr-
Sions this season.
The new dial which reached here
some time ago has hem placed i'll po-
sition in the front Of the city hall
steeple.
Mr.. w. H. Torryson, OF Balston,
Alexandria county, died on Tuesday
aged 76 years, and was buried yester-
day evening at Falls Church.
Robert Harper, who works at Il 6
Riverside Brick Works, was badly hurt
today by fall OF bricks upon him. He
was brought to his home on Pitt street,
near Prince, in ills city for treatment.
The work of installing electricity at
the Theological Seminary, near this
city, has been about completed and
hereafter the buildings and grounds Of
the institution will be lighted by cur
rent furnished from this city.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday TO Milton f.
Lovelace, of Ballston, and Eunice John
son, OF Alexandria, and to Clinton c.
Purks, OF Spottsylvania county, and
Fannie F. Watson, of Stafford.
Some person entered Mr.. 0. F. Car
ter's store on King street, near Pitt,
last night, opened the safe, took Sc. 90
in money and $3.50 in stamps there
from, closed the receptacle and de-
parted.
Among the motor cars that have
been registered with the secretary Of
the commonwealth and have been
licensed to operate on the public roads
OF the state are those belonging to J.
F. Myers, w. B. Smoot, R. F. Green
and Mrs. Bette Myers, of this city.
In mentioning the features of pa
rade one is likely to overlook some Of
the best, one of which was the applause
given Col. w. A. Smoot, president OF
the Columbia Fire Engine Company,
yesterday as lie marched in line with
his boys with as light heart and step
as when he first became volunteer.
Reports from the upper country
are to the effect that the Potomac
river is lower than at any time this
season. Owing to the lack OF rains, the
stream has fallen to far below normal
and at places the water is not more
than two or three feet from shore to
shore.
The body of Courtney B. Taggart, of
Washington, who was drowned at
Colonial Beach on Wednesday morning
while rescuing from drowning Cora
and Lena Thomas, was recovered yes
terday afternoon by fishermen. The
body arrived in Washington yesterday.
Mr. A. J. Butcher will have for sale at
his stand in market tomorrow fine lot
of Rocky Ford Catalogues.
If you want the best hard, soft and
deviled crabs an everything in season
call at the Opera House Cafe. auge6 It
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs ar-Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and ROYAL streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
THE BIRDS.

The season for shooting sora and
reed birds will open on Thursday next,
September first. 1t is said that the
birds are plentiful and in good condi-
ton. Already it reported that many
birds have been killed by violators OF
the law and in defiance OF the game
Xardens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
TELEPHONE BOOTH ROBBED.

The long-distance telephone booth at
the union passenger station was robbed
last night of sum OF money.
The telephone was broken as we'll as
the glass in the door. Two men, be-
lieaNyed to be been tramps, were seen 10
the main room OF the depot where the
Day station isllocated shortly beforelthe
robbery was discovered. The amount
stolen was small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
NEGRO ON THE FENCE.

A negro was seen on the fence OF a
residence on the corner OF Duke and
Washington streets last night. Officer
Sampson, saw the trespassers, and dis
charged his pistol, when the dark ran.
The house was subsequently entered
and searched, but nothing was found
missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
NEW OPERA HOUSE.

The performances at the New Opera
House are affording genuine entertain
ment. The pictures are unsurpassed
and the acting OF a superior nature.
Read the features now presented in the
advertisement,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Sable Squirrel Fur Sets. consisting OF
pillow mutf and throw tie.
Sl5 set. Value, $3.50.
Black OpoSsum Fur Sets, consisting of
pillow muff and shawl collar finishes
with tails.
Sl5 set. Value, $3.50
Gray Moufllon Fur Sets, consisting of
large rug mull. in siX-pointed effect and
large shawl collar, lined with shirred
satin and finished in back with three
points.
So set. Value, $3.50.
Iceland Fox Fur Sets, for evening
wear, consisting of very large pillow
mufl and scarf OF one animal skin trim
med with head, tail, and four tabs
$3.50 set. Value. $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
SERVICES RESUMED.

The services OF Bethany Independent
NJ. P. Church will be resumed. this
evening, with the prayer service. The
Sabbath school and public services will
be resumed on Sunday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

100 pair ladies fine shoe worth 3.50s
and "a. 100. They are our best makes.
but little off as to style, SO cents
], A. Marshall 4 Bro, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

American Martcn Fur Sets, consisting
of large pillow mutf and large shawl col
lar. finished on shoulders and ends with
four tails.
$50 set. Value, $3.50.
Isabella Fox Fur Sets. consisting OF
large two-Stripcd mutl' and large two
striped shawl collar. trimmed on either
end with natural brush.
STD set. Value. $50.
52-inch Genuine Russian Pony Skin
Goats. lined throughout with gray Skin
ncr's satin and finished with deep roll
ing collar and cuffs.
SO each. Value. 81.
Third iloor-G ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Dvsenterv is dangerous disease bu

Dysentery is a dangerous disease but
can be cured. Chamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
been successfully used in nine epidemics
of dysentery. Ithas never been known
to fail. It's equally valuable tor chill
dren and adults, and when reduced with
water and sweetened. it is pleasant to
take. Sold by w. F. Creighton and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

come a stream of water. The fleet
footed tiremen gave splendid exhibit
ton Of their knowledge of the business
in which they were engaged and all the
companies received applause.
The start was made in the reel races
at 1915 and the following is the OH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOthrOp
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Continuation of Our
August Fur Sale.

Every late improvement of merit embodied in these us The selecting
finishing,
of
pride skill perfect satisfaction
guarantee every
tler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

CovingtOn declined TO conlPete.
As will be seen Luray Hose Com
pany won the first prize, and the sec
ond prize was between Woodstock
Strasburg and Shenandoah companies
which made the run in 80 seconds:
The next contest was free to all and
was entered by all the companies when
took part in the former contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Weather Probabilities.

St.s' this section unsettled weather,
with showers tonight or Saturday; cooler
tonight; moderate northwesterly, shift
ing to northeasterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

TT S Engineer Office. 800 18th street,
u. \. w. Washington, D. G., Aug. .,
1n.-Sealed proposals for, dredging IN
Potomac River at Alexandra, va: anu
NJ Lower Cedar Point, Md, and IN upper
Machodoc and Owners neii y Sr T h sent en-
- 1910. and then publicly opened. In
formation on application. w. c. LANG
FIT, 1t Col. Engrs.
augat,25 e6;T,sep0;2l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Hard Crabs, Soft Crabs. Deviled Crabs
and Crab Salad
At JACOB DRILLS RESTAURANT
foot of King Street
Open until 10 p, n, apr ON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Iexatroriia Gazette.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUG. %
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table

Sun and Tide Table.
sen rises tomorrow at 53,3 and sets 6:4O.
Efg i water at 30 a. IN. and 1888 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

VXTATCH LOST.-In front of 80 King
w Street. "Wednesday night. Return
TO above address and receive reward,
aug25 3t@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

FOR RENT.-TEN ROOM no UES
Il with bath: excellent location. Apply
125 north Washington street.
allrl3 2w#.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

This makes a tie between f1alItsoh
burg and Woodstock for first prize.
The prizes were as follows
First prize State association COM
panes)-Custody OF the state assocla-
ton trumpet-S100.
Second prizc-(State association COM
panies)-S50.
First prize-(Open to all companies
800.
Second prize-(Open to all COM
panics)-$50.
Judges--Dr. w. M. Smith and Mr..
A. Sidney Mankin.
Timers-Messrs. VIM. G. Wildt,
Floyd Saunders and Chas. DeMolI.
Starter-Mr. Kenneth Ogden.
The races were long drawn out and
before their conclusion many OF the
spectators became tired and left the
ground.
The races which were still in progress
ut o'clock will wind up the festivities OF
the occasion and most OF the visiting
iircmen will leave for their homes this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Mr.. A. J. Butcher will have for sale at
his stand in market tomorrow a fine lot
of Rocky Ford Catalogues.
If you want the best hard, soft and
deviled crabs an everything in season
call at the Opera House Cafe. aug2G IT
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs ar-Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

In speaking of the parade it Is the
conccnslls Of opinion among those in a
position to know that it was one OF the
best ever seen in the state. Handled
in every detail exclusively 10y local fire
men it was an occasion long TO be re-
membcrrd. Reluctantly accepting the
chief marshaHship OF this successfully
conducted parade, Mr.. j. Sidney
Douglas proved that he was master OF
the situation in the fact that every
thing went off in clock-work order.
Not detractng from the ability OF his
able assistants and aides, it can be
safely said thai though the old stero-
typed parade route was discarded and
IA entirely new one selected, it Is a
compliment OF the highest order to the
chief marshal TO state that no organiza-
ton ever showed itself to better advan-
tagc than did the Virginia State Fire.
mems Association. The Gazette wishes
for the visiting tiremen a safe journey
to their homes and at the same time
expresses the hope that the Ruler OF the
Universe will in his kind providence
spare the life Of each visitor to meet
next wear at Newport News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

One would have hardly imagined
that such large crowd would have
gathered on north Washington street
TODAY in view of the inclement weather:
But this seemed to inspire, rather than
retard, the interest taken in the sporting
elimination of happy event, fosr it i
estimated that nearly 1000 people gath
cred to cheer one or the other OF their
favorites on to victory in the reel races.
Many stood under their own and others
accepted the shelter of others UNI
brellas, while the foliage of the trees
on the street assisted in great meas
ure in the protection of the spectators
from the element.
The course was about 500 feet start
ing at point between Princess and
Oronoco streets, and running south.
The contestants object was run Of
| 200 feet south to plug and attach l5O
feet Of hose, from which there should