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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
NO CHANGE IN PHONE TRANSFER.

The reported transfer OF the Bell
Telephone system OF this state to the
management OF the Chesapeake aud
Potomac Telephone Company OF Baltl-
more, did not take place to-day as lad
been expected \ rumor, which has
not bcph denied. was circulated several
weeks ago to the effect that 4 general
realigr ment OF the boundaries OF se'-
eral associated Bell Companies III tie
East was to be put into effect and the
date was later set rs March lst.
This. it was said. was for the pur-
pose OF making the central headquar-
iers Of the various companies more cen
trally located In the event the change
takes place the only result would be the
TACT that the Alexandria branch would
repor. to the Baltimore office aud be
under that Jurisdiction, i0stead OF un-
der Atlanta rs at present. The same
APPLIES to the states Of Virginia and
West Virginia.
According TO j. Sutton Jones, mana
ger Of the Alexandria branch, he has
never been officially notified Of such Il
change and had received no inIorma'
ton which would confirm 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
AN OCTOGEN ARlAN.

Charles N. JavinS, nativG ri Alex
andria, who now re.des at 80 Eighth
street southwest. Washington VAS 81
years old yesterday. lie is the soE OF
the late Thompson Javins, aud a
member OF Il well-known family OF this
city. During his early years be was a
buck .ter in the Alexandria market.
At the breaking out Of the civil war be
was a member OF one OF the military
companies which later formed part
OF the Army OF Northern Virginia.
Soon after returning to Alexandra.
at the close Of the four years conflict,
he removed to Washington. where he
engaged in the produce business. ao1
by strict application to bis calling has
become one OF the leading business
men OF the capital city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
MURDER IN A RESORT
An Alpxandrian Shoots Woman
to Death and Attempts
Suicide.

james Lawrence Fornsblll, 10 wears
old, bartender. of 93I c street south
west, Washington, shot and killed Qua
Socwcll. alias Violet Schockwel!, 50
wears OLD. last night, at Il resort con-
Quoted in street uear twelfth street
northwest. He then shot himself 10
the mouth. Fornshill was taken to
the Emergency Hospital where physl-
clans think he will recover.
The motive for the shooting is uu'
knowo. FuInshiII refused to explain.
The police assert that be has lost sew
era positions on the womau's account.
as she ran after him until she caused
his dismissal.
Fornshill bad known the woman
about seven years, He telephontd TO
her yesterday afternoon, aud about 5
O'Clock last nigh went to see her.
they went 10 her room On the second
floor. and the door was locked. Ola
SGcwell then set L graphaphone in orer-
alton, and as it was playing a merry
tune several shots rang out, starting
the other occupants OF the house.
They tried in vain TO force the door
opeu. aud one teIphuued to the First
precinct police station. Policemen
responded and broke open the dor.
FrrushiII was lying on the floor with
hi, head near the door, and the woman
WAS lying across the room in front OF
ap overturned rocker. A revolver lag
on the floor midway between them.
Foruehll worked at Chesapeake
Beach for ;wo seasons, and has had
several j3b1 in tins city. He lives with
a sister and is single. He was burn in
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
BOY FRACTURES HIS SKULL.

Bernard Hamu,il. the ten-year-oId
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. MacheD N. Ham.
mil. is lying at the Alexandria Hos
pital in Senii-c >nsClous copdltion
from Il fractured skull received lew
days ago as the result Ola fall from
passenger car in the Southern Railway
wards. Young Hammil, will, several
companions, was playing on top OF the
car ia the yards When he fell. He was
nicked I'D in an unconscious copdI-
ton and taken to the Alexandria Hos.
pital where he was attended by Drs. ;.
B. Moore aud George T. klipstein. He
is now suffering from commissions AMI
his condition is regarded rs crItI' al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
AN EXCITING RUNAWAY.

The horses attached to DR.. Hopkins
buggy, while standing on upper King
street about eleven O'Clock this morn
ing, took fight and started east on
that thoroughtare in gallop. Many
futile attempts were made by people to
STOP the animal, bu, it kept on until 1t
reached Royal street, when it turned
north and proceeding to Cameron
street. turned east on that thoroughfare
and ran to Fairfax street, when It
turned south. The animal was brought
to a halt between Cameron and KING
streets. The buggy was practically de-
molished. Fortunately the horse Gid
not collide With any Of the many ve-
bicles which we're in its path.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

4 wedding OF interest to Alexandil-
ans will he that Of Miss Hlldcgarde
Hnrwig, formerly Of Alexandria. to
Lieut.. Benjamin Dutton, L. 5. ~, now
stationed at the Naval Academy, An
napolis. The marriage will take place
on Saturday evening at The Rocham.
beau" in Washington. A number OF
AIexandrians will attend the wedding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Mrs. n. Y. p4tteson, formerly OF the
University OF Virginia, now OF Wash
ingtou. D. c., announces the marriage
OF her daughter, Bessie Norbourne, to
Ralph I. Lee, or Wilmington, \. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
Hamilton & CO.
ESTABLlSHED 1852.
Burke & Herbert

Moue-n-y equipped Tor banking in
its various branches.
,DepoSiteS received subject TO check a.
sight. Collections made on all points.
High-grade investment seeIrllies
bought and sold.
Letters of Credit ard Foreign F6
change furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent
A Savings Department in which IT.
terest is allowed on deposits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Mr.. Joseph Richardson leaves Sun
dav for Houston, Texas, where be will
stay for and indetinite time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Mrs. w. w. Payne OF Dumfries Ii
visiting friends in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Misses Mary and Louise Hooff have
returned from Richmond, where they
we're the guests OF Miss Ida Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Miss Emily Elliot, OF Washington,
was the guest this week OF Mrs. W. A.
Smoot. ir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Dir. Meredith of Manassas paid
short visit 10 Alexandria this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Miss lose Foot, Of Catctt, Is the
guest Of Miss Mary Johnson, on Primo"
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Honest values; homes representation
-jewelry, diamonds. slivrrNare. pre-
cIous stones. cut glass. etc. that arc
priced right-that's the policy Of this
establishment coupled with polite,
courteous attention.
I,ou'll always find excellent stocks
bert for selection.--you'lI always find
our sprices a. iow is the value OF our
permits.
Stop in and see for Yourself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Mrs. Margaret jameson, OF Ricl'-
m oud. is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ. Johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01

Mrs. K. \. Nails and children have
returned to Alexandria ate, several
DAYS visit to Mrs. w. n. Merchant in
Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-01
Sale of
MA I IlJGS

Short pieces 81 best graIcs China
aud Japanese MattiugS II iUC per yard.
Several patterns OF one roll EACH.
81. rs per roll regular price $500
$40 80 per roll regular price $500
$ll 90 per roll regular price $500
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
In The County Court.

The will of the late Capt. Samuel
M. Duncan was admitted to probate.
He left all of his property to his sister,
Miss Jennie Duncan.
The Will of Mr.. M. S. Thompson
was admitted to probate. j. E. Rob-
inson was named as executor and quail
fled as such.
The will of Mr.. A. C. Robinson was
offered for probate, but owing to the
absence of one of the attesting wit
nesses, Mr.. w. R. Cook, and the nee.
essity of the going through with some
legal formalities, the matter was ad-
journed until January 10Th, by which
time the deposition of Mr.. Cook can be
taken, when the will may be admitted
to probate.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
Prominent Revenue Man.

Judge r. A. Burdside, the well known
Internol Revenue man, was in towr
yesterday looking after some business
in collector Cooper's office. His duties
call him to every part of Kentucky and
most of Tennessee. He is just unearth.
ing a case at Owensboro where some
prominent distillers will be hauled over
the Goals and about ninety thousand
dollars have to be paid over to Uncle
Sam. -Danville Messenger.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
Average $3.50

Crop of Fields & Grays, of Mercer
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
Prisoners Go To Pen.

Deputy Sheriffs Will Doty and Curres
Robinson took to the penetentiary last
Friday two prisoners convicted at the
last term of the Garrard circuit court
and who are to serve from one to five
years each; they were Bob Blythe con-
victed of breaking into the depot at
Paint Lick and Homer Reid who broke
into the store of Mr.. r. S. Brown in
Lancaster. Both were colored.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
Right Man In Right Place.

Clinton B. Basin was over from
Hustonville Sunday to see the. home
folks. Clinton is making things hum
in the local telephone Office at Huston
vile. He is the efficient manager and
is rapidly bringing the service up to
a high standard. He has warm spot
in his heart for home people as was
evinced by his bringing US nice order
for a telephone directory and other job
work
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
gratitude to the kind friends and
neighbors, for their kindness during
our great sorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Clark, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Bourne and Son.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26

The Peoples Tobacco Warehouse
breaks open extra stong Monday with
the outlook for the rest of the week
exceptionally good. The best basket
of tobacco sold for 37t cents per
pound, and it was fine colory grade.
The bidding was spirited throughout
the whole sale. Good tobacco is
certainly bringing all that it is worth
this year and all the sellers are de-
lighted with the prices their tobacco is
bringing, even if it is not of the best
grade, the prices have been good and
satisfactory to the farmers.
Col. w, J. Finch of North Carolina,
the versatile auctioneer for the Peoples
Tobacco Warehouse Co. in Danville
either has some hypnotic influence or
else he is a wonderfully popular man,
for he certainly succeeds in getting
splendid prices for the weed which
passed under his hammer. This week
he succeeded in obtaining the unpreced-
ented price of 37s cents per pound for
some of the consignments. We are in
clined to ascribe his success to his Won
derful popularity, alike with the grow
ers and buyers, anyway he is obtain
ing splendid prices.
Crop of Powell & Watts, of Mercer,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
37zcTS PER POUND.
Again the Peoples Tobacco
Warehouse Reaches the Above
High Prices for a Basket of To-
haccO
baCCO.

The Market Opened Up Brisk for the Week--The
Tonnage Is Expected To Be Heavy This Week If The
Present Weather Keeps UpPrices Are Running So
High That The Sellers Are Anxious Reach the Mar
ket.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26

245 pounds at
240 pounds at
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-26
Average 5000.

Crop of c. S. Mcdonald, of Mercer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Old Mine To Be Worked.

The old abandoned iron pits on Iron
Hill. short distance from Elkton. will be
the scene of much activity in few days.
as a new mining plant will be put in
operation. The old mine and adjoining
property were purchased about year ago
by Ferdinand Keller. of Philadelphia,
from the McConaughey estate and w. M.
Scott. mining expert, has had charge of
installing machinery there for some weeks.
This week test was made of some of
the thousands of tons of refuse. which
was cast aside by the last operator of the
mine as useless. and it is said IS per cent
iron was found. much more that was ex-
pected. This old mine was opened in
1873. and in recent years several COM
panies have been formed to operate il,
but until now there has been lack of
funds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
JUDGE pEARCE HoNORED.
Presented with Portrait In OH.

Chief Judge James Alfred Pearce, Of
the Second Judicial Circuit, composed Of
the counties of Cecil. Kent. Caroline.
Queen Anne's md Talbot, was on Friday
afternoon presented an oil portrait OF
himself by members of the bar of the
circuit.
The presentation took place in the
Courthouse, at Elkton. and was attended
by members of the bar from all the
counties in the circuit in addition to lay
men and number of ladies. Albert
Constable, of Elkton, who, after Decem-
Der I, will succeed Judge 2earce on the
bench. presided at the meeting. William
S. Evans, president of the Cecil County
Bar Association, made the presentation
speech and the formal address was made
by William T.-Warburton.
Other addresses were made by Levin
Wickes, of Chestertown, representing the
Kent bar; Senator Frank Harper, of Gen.
treville, of the Queen Anne's bar; +.
Allan Goldsborough, of Denton, of the
Caroline bar. and ]. Frank Turner, of
Easton, of the Talbot bar. Associate
Judges William H. Adkins and P. B.
Hopper also spoke.
All the speakers paid high tribute to
Judge Pearce. who responded ittingly
and feelingly.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
members of the Cecil bar entertained
Judges Pearce, Adkins and Hopper, to-
gether with the visiting attorneys, at a
dinner given at the Howard House. The
portrait of Judge Pearce is an excellent
likeness and will hang in the Court of
Appeals building at Annapolis. The
portrait is of life size and was painted by
Waldemar F. Deiterich, of Baltimore.
Judge Pearce was elected chief Judge
of the Second Judicial Circuit, in 1897 and
on December win have served out his
full term of IS years. He reached the
age of retirement two years ago. but his
service was extended by the General As
sembly of 1910 TO the end of the term for
which he was chosen. Albert Constable,
of Cecil county. was nominated by the
Democratics in May for chief judge and
the Republicans have made no nomina-
ton against him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Diamond State Telephone Co.. OF
Eastern Shore. Transferred.

A deed has been filed for record in the
Office of the clerk of the court at Elkton,
by which all the property of the Diamond
State Telephone Company. located on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland, is transferred
to the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company, OF Baltimore city.
The consideration named is $sr5, $50 ss.
aud the assumption of mortgage Of
$500. 600. The lines of the Diamond
State Company traverse every portion of
the Eastern Shore. Up to few years
ago il was an independent company. but
il later came under control of the Bell
system.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Rally Day Service.

Rally day service of the North East
M. E. Sunday School win be held at 2
o'clock Sept. 2oth, followed BY an address
by Miss Katherine Mohr. Secretary Of
the Baltimore City Sunday School Assoc
citation.
The same day and place at 1880 p. m.
a Sunday School Institute will be held
with short addresses and conferences by
Rev. B. ]. Brinkema Of Zion. Prof w.
H. F. Vented. of West Nottingham
Academy. Sec'y. of the County S. S.
Association. closing with the graduating
exercises of a Teacher Training class, and
an address by Rev. B. w. Kindley, Sec'y.
of the State S. S. Association.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
WoodlaMn Camp Meeting Asso'
citation.

At the recent annual meeting of the
stockholders of Woodlawn Camp Meet
ing Association the following Board Of
Directors was elected for the coming
year:-H. H. KIRK. president; E. Nc
Cullough. vice-president; c. S. Abrahams.
secretary and treasurer; R. G. Terry sup
erintendent; T. M. Owens, B. w. Nc
vey. w. D. Ewing. ]. T. Rutter, George
Tyson. F. A. Barrett, S. B. Gray, J. M.
Creswell, Ernest .Brickley, Philip Craig.
E. w. Jackson. The time for the camp
of 1913 is September 7, and win be in
charge of Rev. t. A, H. O'Brien.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
CECIL COUNTY W. c. T. U.

In spite of the greatest downfall o.
rain in forty one years, the twenty
seventh annual convention of Cecil
County, w. c. T. u. conven ed in James
M. E, church, Rising Sun, on Tuesday,
the oath.
The convention was opened with sing
ing. "Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling. .
The Devotional was in charge of Mrs.
Jennie Gillespie
Mrs. G. S. Pyle's address of welcome
was read by Mrs. N. c. Brown and re-
sponded to by Miss Iva c. Mearns.
All county officers responded to roll
CALL, Calvert, Rising Sun and Woodlawn
Unions were well represented.
Mrs. Jefferson Haines. the county presi-
dent. gave an earnest address which
was ordered published in the Cecil Wing
and MIDLAND JOURNAL.
The election of officers resulted in the
reelection OF the old officials, as follows:
Pres. Mrs. Jefferson Haines. Rising SUI;
vice-president at large. Mrs. N. C. Brown,
Rising Sun; cor. Sec. Mrs. N. C. Brown;
rec. Sec, Mrs Edwin Haines. Rising
Sun; treas. Miss. M. o. Jackson, Wood
lawn. +.
Cor. Sec. gave her report. which did
not show as much work done, but an
earnest effort had been put forth during
the past year.
The Treasurer's report was given and
found balance in the treasury.
The morning session closed with noon
tide prayer by the secretary.
The afternoon meeting opened with
singing Take up the Cross.
Mrs. T. ]. Wilson conducted the
Devotional.
Courtesies of the convention were offer
ed to Rev. z. H. Webster, T. J. Wilson
and Edwin Haines, of Rising Sun. and
Rev. w. H. Micheals of Langhorne, all OF
whom responded in we'll chosen words OF
encouragement.
Prot. ] G. Daily, anthor of the Saloon
less Nation in 1920" was present and
sang number Of his songs most accep-
tablH.
The reports of superintendent were
taken up and nearly all responded, in
writing or verbally.
The convention was very DESTROYS Of
procuring Speaker for the coming
Teachers Institute in the county. and a
resolution was voted to be sent to those
in authority asking for that privilege.
The L. T. l.. gave two selections Of
music, and Ruth Collier recited. "Nellie's
Victory"
The meeting closed with singing
'Blest Be the Tie that Binds.
The evening meeting was well attended
and was addressed. by Miss Amanda
Landes, of Millersville State Normal
School. interspersed with strong temper
ance music by Prof. Daily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
awarded prizes For Fancy work.

A number of young ladies of this town
had exhibits of fancy work at the Oxford
Fair last week, and captured several Of
the premiums offered in this department.
Mrs. Jos. T. Riale was awarded first
price on montmellick centerpiece; Mrs.
Stewart Ward first prize on silk embroid-
cry centerpiece; Mrs. H. M. Duyckinck
FIRST prize on crochet jacket, and second
prize on silk embroidery centerpiece; Miss
Edna Wilson first prize on eyelet-work
centerpiece.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
PERSONALS.
Herbert Reisler. of Calvert, has entered
Dickinson College, Carlisle. Pa.

Herbert Reisler. of Calvert, has entered
Dickinson College. Carlisle. Pa.
Roger Kirk, of Baltimore, was Sun
day visitor of H. + worthington and
family.
Miss Florence Worthineton, of Phila-
delphia. is spending some. time with
home folks in town.
|. DR.. Norman T, Kirk. Of the Soldiers
Home medical staff. Washington, is visit.
ing at his home in town.
The family of B. H. Brown. who have
spent the summer in Rising Sun. will re-
turn to Philadelphia today.
Rev. and Mrs w. H. Michaels, OF
Langhorne. Pa. are visiting the latter S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Haines.
Miss Mildred Shepherd was taken to
St. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia, on
NThursday last. where she underwent .
serious operation. ~
E. c. Dixon. of Philadelphia. who con-
Quoted party of tourists on a T5.ooo-mile
jaunt through Europe this summer was
visitor in town this week.
Miss Minnie Muirhead. OF Pittsburg.
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Hartenstine, OF
Principle Furnace, spent Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. S. Pegne.
Mr. Joseph l. Casey. of Havre de
Grace. and Miss Eva M. Thompson. OF
Darlington. were married at Perryville.
Sept. 10, by the Rev. ]. P. Fitzgerald, Of
St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Barclay Reynolds. who has been spend
ing the summer vacation at his home in
Rising Sun, returned on Monday to his
duties at St. Luke's School, Wayne, Pa.
where he is member Of the faculty.
A social dance was given ia the public
hall on Wednesday evening. 10 charge Of
a committee of young men Of this town.
Music was furnished by piano and violin.
About eighteen couples enjoyed the pleas
ant social affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Haines. OF
Colora. celebrated their golden wedding
Anniversary on Saturday evening last.
About one hundred guests were present
to congratulate the bride and groom Of
fifty years ago, and help them enjoy the
notable anniversary. The guests included
five children, twenty-eight grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
Postmaster Hambleton who has bet
suffering severely for the past two weeks
on account of his old army wound break
ing out, we are glad 10 report is now
doing nicely and if nothing else sets in
will be able to resume his duties ia a few
days. Mr.. Hambleton's suffering was
intense for the past week but after having
the wound opened on Saturday last relief
was immediate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

JOHN Wilson Nesbitt and Miss Eva
Meta Runner. both of Fulton township,
were married on Friday evening at seven
o'clock by Alderman Squrrier of
Lancaster
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Soon to arrive-Bath Room Fixtures.
White enamel framed mirrors. with glass
shelves, glass towel rods attached. Go
TO Bufhngton's.