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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
MUST SETTLE MONTHLY.
County and City Treasurers to Here.
after Make Payment to State
One Every Month.

In order to place the funds of the
state where they belong in the treas.
.ury-and to guard against possible
losses by idsfalcation or bank failures,
State Auditor S. r. Donohoe today in
auguratss a neu plan OF procedure.
He will hereafter require all city and
county treasurers to settle on the hrst
day OF each month, Instead OF keeping
the funds 10 their own hands until the
time comes for the regular balancing OF
accounts
To begin the new deal at once, he re
ouires each official to make full settle
n,ent of all state funds in his hands by
September l..
No reason exists, in the view of the
state auditor. Why the city and county
treasurers should hold funds which be-
long in the state treasury in their own
hands. While defalcations on the part
oflocal officers have been very few,
there is a temptation to handle this
money. for the treasurer's own purposes
with the intention of repaying it when
the time comes for settlement. The
history of financial trusts is that some
otthese repaynents cannot be made
wheE the day of reckoning arrives.
Again. more or less state money has
been tied up because OF local bank fail
ures, which have caused legal proceed
ings and delays ID payments. which
would have been avoided in great meas
ure had monthly settlements been re.
qmred.
By this means the state, and not the
treasurer. will have the use of the pub,
lie funds.
Auditor Donohoe has ample means
to enforce his rule, but does cot expect
to- be called upon to exercise the penalty
since he believes all the treasurers will
settle regularly and promptly. Com.
missions are forfeited when settlements
are not made according to law, and in
addition the treasurer is charged inter-
est at the rate OF 10 per cent year ON
all amounts delayed in forwarding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
SUMMER RETURNS.

The recent cool weather was followed
yesterday ny warmer conditions, when
the mercury in the thermometer again
forged into The niusties. 1t stood at
90 degrees towards the close Of yester-
day. Last night proved trying to most
people A deal calm prevailed and
the heat was oppressive 1t was passed
midnish, before conditions showed any
change Cooler weather was in erid-
encs this morning, a northern breeze
prevailing. As is generally the case,
the last week in August is sultry, al
though the lights after twelve clock
become pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
UNITED IN MATR|M0NY.
AIexandrians and Baltimoreans are
limited in Wedlock by Trinity
M. E. Church Minister.

Rev. G. A. Luttrell, pastor OF the
Trinity Methodist Church, yesterday,
officiated attWo weddings. Both took
place at his parsonage. The first was
the uniting in marriage OF Harry A.
Rutledge and Nathalie w. Paytner,
both OF Baltimore The groom is a
practising physician Of Baltimore, in
which city the couple will make their
home in the future.
Clarence E. Wilkins and Loretta
May Lloyd, both Of this city, were the
principals in the second marriage. The
latter wedding was witnessed by but a
few friends of the principals. AT the
first only the contracting parties were
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS.

An automobile plunged 40 feet of
the Mercer street yiaduct in Jersey
City last night, crushing to death Mrs.
Sarah Burnett, wife of James !. Bur
nett, paper bag manufacturer OF
Bayonne, and seriously injuring her
husband and their son Clifford. The
Burnett car and another machine were
travelling together across the yiaduct,
when the Burnett auto struck past
ing truck and was hurled through the
iron railing # the viaduct to the street.
1t made complete revolution in fall.
log. Mrs. Burnett was partly buried
under the machine, and was dead when
aid reached her.
In collision at Catskill, n. Y, last
night between the automobile of Mrs.
@. Buckbart, daughter of George
Ehret, the New York brewer, and
William w. Mcdonald, jeweler, Of
New York, Mrs. Henry Heinrich, Mr..
Macdonald's motherin-law, was seri-
ously injured; nurse girl had hand
fractured, and Miss Buckhart, Mr..
Ehret's l4-year-old granddaughter
suffered severe shock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
CHoKED MAN TO DEATH.

Walter Glover, florist. residing
near Belleyille, Ohio, and Miss Hor.
tense Shafter, daughter of ALDER,
shafer, an undertaken, OF Rellesille,
both in attendance al the county
teachers institute, were seated in the
north end Sherman-Heineman park,
Mansfield, Ohio, last night, when an
unidentified man confronted them with
revolver and ordered them to accom-
pany him across the adjacent railroad
tracks.
Under threat OF death, they com.
piled, but when their assailant wa:
momentarily off his guard, young
Glover seized a clod of earth and struck
the man in the face, partially binding
him. He then seized him around the
neck with both hands and choked hin
to death,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
molded by Circumstances.


Yoshio MARKING in McClure's tells
The following anecdote OF his literal
nindedness
at the grammar school used to be.
lieve all that was taught. But very
often | made an awful misunderstood.
ing. For instance, our readers said:
The human nature Is just like the
water. If you put the water into a
square vessel the water will become
square, and if you put it into round
vessel 1t : will have round shape.
Boys and girls, therefore you must
choose your friends
mo sooner than the school hour was
over I ran to my neighbor who had q
newly born baby. l told the mother,
Don't put your baby in O hard, fat
bed her figure will become fat"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
STATE FIREMEN's CONVENTION

All OF the business Of the twenty-fifth
annual convention OF the Virginia State
Firemen's Association, which began in
Newport News, was completed las,
night The new officers elected were:
President, L. E. Lookabill, OF Roanoke;
senior vice president, F. G. lesser, Of
Covingtou; statistician, Charles E.
Strauglan, of Phpbus; secretary, J. E.
Glenn, of Harrisonburg; treasurer, P.
]. Williams. of Charlottesville. Roa.
noke was unanimously chosen as the
place for the convention in 1912.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
THE CUNNING sEA: ON.

Although it isunlawful to shoot birds
until next month, the report Of guns
ore already heard in the marshes aud
on the shores contiguous to this city.
This is always the case, as. during the
last days OF August, some enthusiastic
sportsmen have hot the patience 10
await. the advent of the first day OF
September. People, who openly vio-
late the law rue the risk OF being ar
rested and fined Comparatively few
arrests, however, are made for this
open defiance Of l'H. Constable Payne
is liable to suddenly appear on these
Nimrods and should convictions follow,
their guns will be confscated and fines
and costs imposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
POSTGRADUATE Course.

Pretty DauShter-Now that l have
graduated, mamma, don't you think
ought to take postgraduate course!
Practical Enthusiastically, my dear.
have arranged complete and thor
ough course for you In roastology,
bakeology, darnology. sewology, patch.
ology. washology. ironology and geI-
eral domesticology. Run along now
and get on your working harness
Chicago News
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
An Old Testament Nerse.

The twenty-frst verse Of the seventh
chapter OF Ezra in the Old Testament
contains all the letters OF the alphabet.
And |. even |, ArtaxerXes the king.
do MAKE a decree to all the treasurers
which are beyond the river. that what
soever Ezra. the priest. the scribe of
the law Of the God of heaven, shall
require of you, 1t be done speedily"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Not the Same MEANING.

Nervous Old Lady Gu saloon OF
steaEar'-0h, steward, where do |
sleep: SteCafd-What is the number
OF YOUR barth. ma'am: Nervous Old
Lady don't see what that has to do
with it. bnt If you must know it Is
third. There were sister and broth
er horn before me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
TOURISTS ON WAY home.

Rev. E. M. Mott. Miss Lillian l.
Tolson, and Miss Margaret Daniel,
three of The Washington Posts Euro
pean tourists returned to Washington
Tuesday night. The others OF the
party sailed last Sunday Gu tbs steam
ship California, and are due to reach
New York next Sunday night. The
boat probably will not dock until Mon
day morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
ENGINEERS EXCURSION.

A big time for Alexandria at Mar
shall Hall tomorrow is promised by the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers.
They in conjunction with their Ladies
Auxiliary, will give their first annual
excursion tomorrow. The Charles Ma
calester will leave the wharf in this city
at 1913 in the morning, 3 in the after
noon, and 7 at night. All who cannot
patronize the first two boats are ex-
pected to 60 down at the last hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
WI adane

Keeping Cool The Electric Way is
pleasant and cheap, but there are many
other uses for the electric fan. Your
investment is not for the hot months
only-it is an all-the-year-round propo-
sition. As venslatlng device it keeps
the air healthy. 1t dries the cleansed
hair Of Milady quicker than any other
way. 1t dries the cloths in the laundry
and removes frost from the windows
1t clrculates warm air throug bout the
house in winter as well as it circulates
cold air in the summer. In the sick
room the electric fan is Invaluable.
When the furnace or stove does not
draw well'' nothing else helps like al
electric fan. This less han-one-h
cent an hour luxury Snds good uses in
all seasons.
Alexandria County
Lighting Co.
Telephones.
Bell 1913. Homs 123-
524 Kins:Streer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.
TIE following cases were disposed Of
this morning.
Jerry Sullivan, charged with drunken
and disorderly conduct, was fined So.
Clinton Z. Haney, charged With dis
orderly conduct was dismissed.
Pearl Godfrey, Inspected of the
larceny OF S23 from Delp HE Simpson,
WAC dismissed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Arlington Institute
A school for girls

215 Y. Washington Street, Alexandra,
Va
The school will reopen September q,
1911. Typewriting and Stenography
taught in addition to the regular school
course. Catalogues had at Ieadbeaters'
and Aliens Drug storet, and after Sep
tember az the school.
MISS A. n. CHANDLER, principal
u1ro1T R-p =. - - .7e7l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24

Buy it now. Now is the time to
buy bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is
almost certain to be needed before the
summer is over. This remedy has nc
superior. For sale by W. F. Creighton
and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
One Reason.

Teacher And why should We begin
Mt the foot of the ladderf WillIe-So
If any Of the guys at the top falls We'll
be near enough to give 'em the laugh
when they nit the bottom.-Puck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Too Uncertain.

Salvation Lassie (whOse laddie IS Oh
top Of the bus)-You'll get my fare
above Conductor-Sorry, miss, but |
can't waittill get there!-Everybody's
Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Have You Ever?

Most men admit that they don't
understand women, but have you ever
met ecmzps who did not claim to be
albe to read any man as she would
az open book7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT.

a meeting of much interest to the
Old Dominion Div. 400, G. /. A to
the B. of L. E., was held Tuesday
afternoon at Odd Fellows Hall, on
porth Go unbus street Mrs. George
Wilson, Grand President of Y. R. A.,
and Mrs. ]. E. Boomer, general secre-
tary snd treasurer Y. r. a., being
present. Interesting and Instructive
talks were given by those ladies on the
work of the order in both branches.
The distinguished guests were after
ward entertained by the sisters at
supper Sisters were also present from
Washington, D. G.
Mems fine Oxfords $3.50 and 400
grades. Clearing Price $500 J. A.
Marshall & Bro 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24

Ladies' $3.50 and $500 fine Oxfords
and Pumps. Clearing price $500.
]. A. Marshall & Bro. 412 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24

Believe In the better side Of men. i
is optimism that really saves people
Maclaren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BLACKSBURG. VA.

Decree courses In Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil, Mining, Mech anical and
Electrical Engineering, Metaliurgy and
Autobiography. Si1ty-four Instructors,
Thoroughly Equipped Shops, Labora-
atories and Barns. Steam Heating and
electric lights in dormitories. Library
1000 volumes. Farm of I,1O0 acres.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL APP
PRESTICES
Zone Year Course for Young Farmers
Total cost Of session Of nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
ETC., s2s3 S.. Cost to Virginia students,
S233. So.
The next session opens Wednesday,
September 10th, 1911.
{ PAuLB. BAKRrNGER, NJ. D., L. /. D.
President.
Wri tor Catalogue.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Atwood
BASKET
CHEVIOT.
Tretty Wool Diagonal
$50 va rd

These are all staple SOC materials,
and both texture and colors are suita-
Ole for fall and winter skirts and suits
coiors are navy, marine, garnet, pea
cock, catawba, medium gray, Oxford
gray, &c. We nave only a limited
quantity, hence it behooves you to
respond promptly as long as the lot
holds out. Those SOC Dress Goods are,
Per ysro, ..-'''...,............... Csc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-24
Colonial Beach

Steamer leaves Cameron street wharf
every day at $50 a. m, except Monday;
Saturday at p. N.
Splendid beach boardwalk, saltwater
bathing, fishing, grabbing, dancing, and
all amusements. Fare, season trip, good
until September 4, si.00; oneday trip SOC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
Funds to FIGHT tuberculosis.

Based on reports from all parts OF
the United States the National Assoc
citation for the Study and Prevention
Of tuberculosis has issued statement
which shows that in 1910 nearly $751;
100000 was spent in the fight against
tuberculosis, as opposed to $8,000,000
spent in 1909 The largest item of ex-
pense in 1910 was for treatment in
sanatoria and hospitals, $11, 376,5 500 be-
Ing expended for that purpose, or
more than double the amount for 1909
The anti-tuberculosis associations
spent $760,500, and the tuberculosis
Iispensaries $889,OO0. The special mu-
aicipaI and state expenditures aggre-
gate $1,75O,00O.
The statement declares that the
most significant fact in the survey OF
The years work is the increase in the
percentage of public money spent.
While in 1909 535 per cent. of the
total expenditure was from federal,
state, municipal or county funds, 626
per cent came from public appropria-
lions in 1910. The actual amount of
public money spent in tuberculosis
work this past year was S9,267, 900, or
more than double the amount from
this same source in 1909. This fact
indicates, the national association de-
clares, that anti-tuberculosis associa-
lions are gaining ground, by securing
Increased appropriations from public
money
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12

that the broker had been done out of
four hundred dollars by the widow
who had planned the keeper" scheme
with a confederate.
After diligent search about the city
the detectives were unable to learn
the whereabouts Of the widow, who
had skipped out for parts unknown.
Detective Fitzpatrick was fortunate
enough to secure photograph of her,
and a number Of copies of it were
made and forwarded to the branches
of the secret service in the various
cities of the country.
She was first recognized in Cincin-
natl where she had offered a five-do1-
lar counterfeit bill. When arrested
and searched, no other bad money
was found upon her person, and she
was released for the want of sufficient
evidence.
A secret service officer carrying
the widows photograph was sure he
had met her while on his way from
Washington to New York. He was
not quite certain, but was sure enough
to attempt to follow her for the pur-
pose of learning her location. She
probably "tumbled, to the detective
while he was cycling her intently. She
did not affect to notice him, but man
aged, however, to give him the slip.
Just before the train arrived at Jer-
sey City, the suspected woman got
up from her seat and stepped into the
ladies retiring room at the front end.
The detective was keeping his eagle
eye on this place when the passen-
gers in front of him arose to leave
the car. He worked his way as rap
idly as possible towards the front exit,
and rushing to the ferry landing, he
took a position where he could care
fully view the face of every woman
entering the ferry boat Not seeing
the suspected woman he was the first
to spring ashore on the New York
side where he again scanned the faces
of the women as they passed. He was
disappointed and ready to kick him
self when he realized how neatly he
had been done for.
New York city affords one of the
best covers for all classes of criminals
Here the thief mixes with the throng
ind passes along unnoticed. It was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12

only stave off the trouble for a
short time.
The good hearted southerners SYM
pathy was not confined to words
alone. He went at once to her little
store and paid the $500 demanded by
the keeper and left her 500 besides
to relieve her immediate wants.
1t was only a few days following
this when Detective Fitzpatrick con-
Guided to enter the Widow Woods
place of business and make a thor
ough search. He had obtained some
new evidence in regard to her deal
ing with queer" money.
When he entered the suspected
place he discovered that it was nearly
empty. Everything of value had been
removed. A number of cheap arti-
fetal flowers, bits of worn ribbon and
lace and empty bandboxes constituted
the stock. 1t was all appearance and
of the place had been the Madam's
living quarters; it also was empty ex-
cept a few tattered garments strewn
about.
What puzzled the detective most
was to account for the removal of the
goods without attracting his attention.
The movements of the woman had
been carefully watched and the de-
tective had recognized the Carrondo-
lette street broker as he visited the
widows store, and the exit shortly
after of a man very much resembling
the stranger who had met the Widow
Wood in the cemetery on the occasion
of her arrest. 1t finally came to light
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12

year or more after Inc occurrence OF
the incident just related. when the
same detective while rambling about
the city CHANGED to meet we'll
dressed woman who bore a marked
resemblance to the little milliner. She
turned her head and gave him a side
glance as he passed. He kept along
at considerable distance and turned
just in time to catch sight of her as
she stepped into Johnson's millinery
establishment. Taking up a position
at point diagonally across the street,
and sheltering himself a little in q
doorway, he was enabled to distin-
guish persons as they passed in and
out of the shop. While he stood
watching. bright looking boy came
along with a bundle of newspapers
under his arm. The detective called
him UP and bargained with him to
do little piping" for him. When
the suspected woman came out of the
millinery store she was pointed out
to the boy who was told to follow her
and, if possible, trace her to her
home. The boy was promised SIS for
the job if his information proved to
be correct, and he was to meet the
officer later and report. When the
boy came back to the officer he ad
followed the woman to little shop
on Ninth avenue. He said she went
in and took off her bonnet as though
she belonged there.
The detective reported meeting the
woman who had so nicely escaped
him and had located her in a small
store on Ninth avenue where there
hung over the door a sign that read
Fine Millinery Work Done Here"
1t was quite reasonable to believe
that the woman was none other than
the naughty little milliner from New
Orleans and that she was then doing
business in New York. officer Fftz-
patrick of New Orleans was the only
detective on the force that could pos
itively identify her, but it wouldn't
do to bring him for that purpose as
she would be sure to see him first,
and having been put upon her guard
she might fly away.
The idea was to plan a ruse for the
purpose of capturing her with evil
dence to convict. For this purpose
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12

it was necessary to bring a new man
into the field, and I chose an elderly
gentleman who was then employed.
He was a countryman born, and did
not have to act the part, as it was
perfectly natural to him. He ap-
peared simple in his ways, but was in
reality remarkably shrewd. The little
milliner might have been surprised
one morning to receive a visit from
a country dressed old gentleman and
she blinked her large brown eyes as
he entered her little shop. But her
lips assumed a business smile as she
said, "Be seated, sir"
The room was neatly furnished,
and there was a display of ready
made bonnets, flowers, etc. The door
of her little trimming room in the rear
stood open, and it was plainly seen
that the floor was Uttered with bits
of ribbon, clippings of velvet and
small remnants of silk and lace. The
old gentleman smiled pleasantly; the
woman gracefully sank into her chair.
She folded her hands in her lap and
inclined her head coquettishly to one
side and looked like a polite inter-
rotation point. The old gentleman
explained that his daughter who lived
over in Jersey had asked him to pur-
chase a nice bonnet for her, and as
ha passed along the sidewalk he had
read her sign and just stepped in. He
told her that the novelty of bonnet
making concern had always attracted
his attention and that he would like
to talk with her about her kind of
business.
"cf course 1 will tell you all about
it." she said good humoredly. 81 guess
you will get tired of listening before
| get through"
She was good talker and appeared
to be a woman of refinement and edu-
cation as she prattled along. She
said she had once been rich but had
been unfortunate; her husband had
def from disease and a young and
only daughter had been killed in a
railroad accident. AS she talked
gri.ly she was all the while exhibiting
her stock in trade.
Here" said she, lis lovely bonnet
that l trimmed for rich lady, but it
has not been called for. A fine look
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12

It is stated that the first battle in
which he was engaged occurred on
Mad River, near where Dayton stands,
between a party of Kentuckians. COM
manded by Col. Benjamin Logan, and
sowe Shawnees. At this time Tecum-
sch was very young and Joined the
expedition under the care of his broth
er, who was wounded at the first fire.
1t is related by some Indian chiefs
that Tecu1nseh, at the commencement
Of the action, became frightened and
ran. This may be true, but it is the
only instance in which he is known to-