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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-29
JUSTICE GRINDING STOW. Btr frHE.

After three attempts II has been proved pos,
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-29

slow smile dawned In the mans
eyes, as If he were glad that he had
been watched for so long time. Joan
blushed furiously at herself. then res
treated behind a mask Of light fab
rication. II supposed you were going
to take some OF the apple blossoms
for a wedding or something-so ] kept
my eye on you" she finished, lamcly.
Not both eyes," he questioned with
merry look. He was suddenly
serious. but this is not getting your
foot out of the branches of my
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
Local News

Matinee tomorrow at the Gem from 2:30 until ,.
 D. J. Morris, of Emmet, was here today on business.
 If it Were Ever Thus" A good deep drama, at the Gem to- night.
 Geo. Christopher was a busi- ness visitor to TeXarkana yes terddy.
 Weather-Local showers today except in the northern portion; Saturday fair.
 "The Runaway Doll" is a good picture for the children, At the Gem tonight.
 Dixie Mosquito barrs and frame GULL pIcuS, dlSO CAuL d DoI . II . A, Hamilton & Go. If
 Misses Mildred and Kate Hill Hard left this morning for a visit to relatives and friends in Cam den.
 We will measure up your plumbing job and submit esti mates free.
 Prescott Hardware Go.
 Wanted-Plain sewing to do at reasonable prices. - Mrs. Han nah Bunch, Phone 249.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
State House News.

Little Rock, July 19. IT The Loyal Protective Insurance Co.,, of Boston has filed notice of the appointment of Benj. F. Henry of Benton as agent. It has as sets of $554,575.9O.
 Certificate of court has been filed with the secretary of state creating the township of Baker Randolph county, precinct at New Prospect.
 The Bank of Black Oak, Craig head county, has been chartered with S10,000 capital, of which S750 is paid up. The officers are c. W. Mangrum, president; W. c. Craig, vice-president; c. W. Williams, secretary and treas urer; M. c. Arlington, cashier
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
Notice

It seems that there must be about a regiment of boys and men canvassing Prescott for out of town launders, We ask our friends and customers to please make parties calling for your laundry tell who they are and where they are going to have their work done. Boost for Prescott. Have your work done at home. Don't for the love you have for these agents and for the sake of the small commission they get out of your work, class yourself with a few knockers. " Boost Presc ott-the best town on the map to it's size.-Prescott Steam Laundry.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
Simple Mixture help
 Prescott People.

That simple remedies are best has agan been proven. Hesterly reports that many Prescott peo- pie are receiving QUICK benefit from simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc. as mixed in Adler-i-ka, the German appendi, citis remedy. A SI N c l. E DOSE helps sour stomach, gas on the stomach and constipation INSTANTLY because this sim pie mixture antisepticizes the di- gestive organs and draws off the impurities. F
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
Free Delivery Phone 73

Notice-There will be Wood men of the World unveiling at Bluff Springs cemetery next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Misses Scott and Cox, of For rest Hill, Tenn, are spending a visit in the city, guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Dink Cox.
 The grand jury will adjourn tomorrow at noon until Monday, when they will re-convene. This body has been very busy the past week and have examined a large number of witnesses. The probabilities are that they will be in session all next week
 J. A. Conner, headOf the Third Party movement in Little Rock, reports that the prospects for a  large attendance at the state convention on July Both are very bright. Delegates are coming from many counties, and he says an enthusiastic delegation will be elected to attend the Chicago convention.
 A. M. Nsson, farming near Canaan. Me, was badly crippled with sciatic rheumatism due he says to uric acid in his blood. Foley Kidney Pills entirely cured me and also removed numerous bat specl.s that wee e continually be- fore my eyes," Foley Kidney Pills are uric acid colvent and are effective for the various forms of rhedl.latisnl. Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
State Central Committee Has Surplus

Little Rock, July 19,-FOr the first time in many years, a Demo cratic State Central Committee has had a surplus to turn over to it's successors. The books and papers of the State Central Committee were delivered Thurs day by Bruce T. Bullion, who had held the office of secretary and treasurer for four years, to W. G. Hutton, of Little Rock, who was elected at the recent state convention. In addition to the books, he turned over a bal ance of S152.74. When Mr. Bull lion took the office, he found the organization about $50 in debt.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
R. o. Westmoreland, of Gale, was her today.

R. o. Westmoreland, of Gale, was her today.
 Cool house, good pictures and good music at the Gem every night rain or shine
 Henry H. Smith, wife and son, of Silverthorn, Neb., are here visiting his brother, A. H. Smith. i Paving of the platform at the new station has begun. This work will be completed within a few days and then Prescott will have one of the prettiest stations on the Iron Mountain railroad.
 pr. R. l.. Hinton will fit, and furnish eye glasses and spec tacles, and do any kind O. re- pairing at reasonable prices. No charge for testing or advice. Satisfaction or your money back. Over 30 years of study and eX- perience.-Boyd Buchanan, be- tween bio Lewis and J. K. Hamilton Co.,, Prescott, Ark.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
some

Fascinating Widow" some comedy. At the Gem tonight.
 P. H. Herring, of Bodcaw. was a business visitor to Prescott to- day.
 The Foreman's Mine" a goo 1 western picture. At the Gem tonight.
 Construction of the masonry on the new bank building has been suspended awaiting the ar rival of car of stone.
 Arkansas prohibitionists are negotiating with Wm. J. Bryan with the object of having him le- liver several speeches in ;i'o state during August, but ae have make no contract with hlE-.
 Summer colds are hard to get rid of, and f. eQ len ly lead to asthma, bron- chitis. ant hav fever. Do no, let your cold get hold ol you, but use Foley $ Honey and Tar Compound for qui K re- lief W. H. All, Chelsea, Wis, says: ''We prefer Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to other cough medi cines because it quickly cures coughs and colds. It will ward off a cold if taken in time" Conta'~s no opiates. Sold by Hesterly drug score.
 P. c. Upton, of Bluff City, who has been here the past week serving on the petit jury, left to. day for his home Mr.. Upton was released from duty oni the jury and will not return here heXt week.
 Four years from now there will be no democratic convention. The voice of the people will be heard in presidential primaries. Jonescoro-Tribune. Still even with the primaries convention will be necessary, if for no other reason than to declare results and afford the spellbinders an opportunity to rid themselves of hot air.
 In this season of fishing and mosquitoes, a remedy to get rld of the pesky creatures might prove interesting. A local sport says the following is a good re- ceipt and no charge is made for 1t. Throw a bit of alum about the size of a marble into bowl of water and wet the hands and face and exposed parts with it. Not a mosquito will approach you, but will hunt about little and disappear. 1 never have to use a mosquito curtain and I am glad to think 1 can perhaps bene- lit others by giving this bit of in fOrmation.- Bonneville Demo- crat.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19

The Prescott Ice X Milling Co.,. are now prepared to furnish their patrons with ice cream. Telephone orders will receive prompt attention. Telephone 56.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
Beautiful Women.

Nothing adds more to the beauty of women than luxuriant hair. The regular use of Meritol Hair Tonic will keep the hair healthy, promote it's growth, keep it clean and bright. and gives it that wavey appearance so much admired. .-HesterIy Drug Store, Sole Agents.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19
WaIIoch's Bakory
Foley Kidney Pills

What They Will Do for You
 They will cure your back ache, strengthen your kid neys, correct urinary irreg- ularities, build up the worn out tissues, and climate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Pre- vent Bright's Disease and Dia- bates, and restores health and strength. Refuse sub Stitutes.
 Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1912-07-19

Give us anopportunity to make you a price on your plumbing job.
 Prescott Hardware Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
WORK ON STATION

The corner stone of the handsome
station and office building which is be-
ing erected by George L. Appich, on
his subdivision at Wellington, five
miles south of Alexandria, was laid
yesterday and the building will be
pushed to rapid conclusion. Good
progress has been made in laying the
streets and drives through the prop
erty despite the heavy rains of the
past few weeks and which have re-
tarded ali outdoor wolV.
The rock for the mScadam roads
is arriving at the rate of a car every
day and the sewer pipe for the drains
and culverts is on the ground.
Mr.. Appich is having large num-
Der of inquiries for lots in the new
park and expects to see several houses
started before the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
BELOVED PRIEST DEAD.

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 1.-The Rev.
Father John II. Konieck, pastor OF
the Bohemian settlement in Prince
George and Dinwiddie counties, for
the past sixx years in charge OF the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and
other missions, died this morning at
his residence in Prince George. he
was thirty-three years old and ma
tive of Bohemia, where his father,
brothers and sisters live. Father no
meek was beloved priest, and was
greatly respected by all who knew
him. For several years his health had
been declining, and for a long time
he sought relief at Asheville, n. C.'
from which place he returned about
three months ago to pass his closing
DAYS among his own people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
EX-SLAVES MEETING.

There was we'll attended meeting
of former slaves at Liberty Baptist
Church on north Alfred street last
night. Henry Willis presided and
Isaiah Brooks was secretary. James
w. Poe, !of Washington, D. c., made
an address setting forth the moral
duty of the U. S. government to pen
sion the aged eX-slaves. He was
frequently applauded as he pointed
out the duty of the government in the
premises and said that millions OF
dollars are due the old people. 9th
ers who spoke were Henry Willis,
Rev. Parker Morton, Isaiah Brooks
and Anthony Anderson. The following
delegates were elected to attend the
no+;onal ex-slave convention to be
hold in Washington, D. c., Septem-
her 26, 27 and %. Henry Willis
John Holland, John Beckham, Yam
cev Miller, Thomas Minor, sllas
Jackson Robert Buckner, Alexander
Brown, Agnes, Ashby, Harriet wat
ers Evline Green, Thomas Jonn-
SON. Jane Randall, Burnett Parker
Henry Cmith, Thomas Allen, and Ar
thur Anderson. =,
The national convention will mem
or;alize the President ana ION
crcss to pension old eS-slaVes'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
TO BUILD NEW STABLE.
James Duncan to Erect Modern Struct
ure at Southeast Corner of
Cameron and Pitt.

The brick stable at the southeast
corner of Cameron and Pitt streets is
soon to be razed and a modern stable
built upon the site. Mr.. James Dun
can, who at present conducts the liv
cry business at that place, has had
plans prepared for a two story struct-
ure with 103 feet front on Pitt street
and running back 127 feet on Cam
eron. It will be modern in every par
ticular and will accommodate $50
horses.
The present generation has known
this structure from their infancy as
the Chatham stable. The stable was
in the early part of the last century
an adjunct to what is known as the
old City Hotel, but in the early his
tory of Alexandria as Wise's tav-
ern.
The stable was destroyed by fire in
1929, at which time a colored man was
burned to death. Mr.. James Javins
now an octogenarian, says he well re,
members this conflagration. He says
he saw a horse literally ablaze, rush
from the burning stable northward or
Pitt street.
Whenever a circus has visited Alex,
andria bills have been posted on the
north side of this structure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
Decision Expected Tomorrow

Although no word has been received
from Judge Chichester of FreCericks-
burg, who heard the quo warranto
proceedings instituted by Robert S.
Barrett against Urban S. Lambert, he
is expected here tomorrow to enter
his decision in the case. Judge Chi
chester stated when he left Alexandria
last Friday that he expected to return
here at the end of this week to enter
his decision.
In connection with the case in Alex
andria somewhat similar case is now
before the authorities in Richmond
but it is said that there will be no
contest in the courts as the law is
thoroughly understood in that city.
Mayor Richardson, who was elected
in June to the Office of mayor for four
years commencing on September lst.
next, has been appointed Judge of the
Hastings Court of the city of Rich
mond and has resigned the Office of
mayor Under the law of 1906 the
city council of Richmond will elect
Mr.. Richardson's successor until the
first general municipal election which
will not occur until June, 1914.
At that election the people will
then elect Successor to fill the unex-
pired term which will end on Septem-
Der 1st, two years later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
MORSE WAS IN ALEXANDRIA

shrewdly tricking the washington
no,;ce the man, who under the name
of c, B, Morse, and now dubbed tine i,
king of swindlers," obtained iass weea
from the real estate firm OF BOSS q
Phelps of the Capital City Ss'ooV on q
bogus draft for $4,000, slipped qu'et-
" over to Alexandria, engaged quar-
ters at the Hotel Rammel, and remain
ed there until last Sunday, wneh he
vanished, leaving an unpaid bill m
vestigation yesterday showed tna' I"e
man had been shaved in the oarpei
shop conducted by George Brown III
north Royal street. Brown remenl-
bers that the man had his side whls-
kers shaved off, which altered his ap-
pearance. 1t is believed the man took
q train for the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

BLAME THE REBELS
United States Has Ordered Consuls
to Make Close Inquiry Concerning
the Executions.

Mexico City, Aug. Government
officials were admittedly perturbed
today over a reported hanging Of two
Americans near Cananea, Sonora,
and an investigation has been order
ed. The bodies are said to have
been found by representatives of the
governor of that state, who report
ed that he believed the Americans
had been executed by rebels, who
hoped to precipitate Intervention.
AS there have been scores OF deser-
tions from the rebel ranks recently,
many believe the Americans hanged
in Sonora had been with the rebel
army and the claim may be made
that they were executed as deserters.
The bodies have not been identified,
however.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The State
Department today sent general orders
to consuls of northern Mexico to con-
duct rigid investigation of the
hanging of two unidentified Amer
leans in the state of Sonora yester-
day by an execution squad of the reb-
cl army. The Americans are said to
have been captives, innocent of any
wrong, but wantonly put to death by
the rebels in order to precipitate in
tervention by the United States in
Mexico.
The consuls are instructed to find
out the victims names, what crime
they were charged with and the cir
cumstances of their execution. The
United States denies the right of the
rebels to execute anyone, no matter
what offenses are charged.
The incident is regarded as one of
extreme gravity here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
WINNERS IN FLY CON1Eol
Nearly Quarter of Million Destroyed
During Month of July.

The winners in the fly-killng contest
for the month of July have Deeh an
nounced as follows:
First prize $40 gold piece. DR.. Cor
man and the Mt. Vernon Stables.
Won by Millard Finnell, 5o6'SOO'
Second prize handsome library tad
lie reading lamp, William Desmond.
Won by Julian Chauncey, 2S4, ,lOO.
Third prize, due bill for $500 IN
trade, R. C. Acton G. Sons.
Won by Charles King, 275,9oo
Fourth prize, one electric iron' Al
exandria County Lighting Company
Won by Russell Travers, 2o1'"oo.
Fifth prize, one pair boys or girls
roller skates, R. E. Knight d Son.
Won by Hilda Noonan, lo7,6OO.
Sixth prize, one library rocker, NJ.
Ruben &: Sons.
Won by Milton fenll, 1o''ioo'
Seventh prize, due bill for 50 IN
trade, Preston O. Cockey.
Won by Clarence Roland, 9O,2Oo.
Eighth prize, $3.50 gold piece, Swan
Brothers.
Won by Olive H. Bogue, $4,000.
Ninth prize, one pair boys or girls
shoes, Marshalps.
Won by Abbie Brown, $500.
Tenth prize, due bill for $3.50 IN
trade, D. Bendheim & Sons.
Won by Nellie Peyton, $4,000.
The total number of flies killed dur
ing the month was 2,744,65O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
TAF 7 NOTIFIED
Of NOMINATION
Informal Perfunctory Cere-
mony in the East Room
of the White House.
ROOT MAKES SPEECH
President in Response Outlines Issues
as He Sees Thcm-No Mention of
RoOsevelt's Name.

Washington, August 1.-President
Taft learned today that he is the nomi'
nee of the Republican party for Presi
Dental honors. The National Repub'
lican Conventions notification COM
mittee performed their duty at
ceremony remarkable for its infor-
mality.
Senator Elihu Root, who as chair
man Of the convention headed the no
tifcation committee, formally rendered
the nomination, in brief speech, strik
ing at Roosevelt for his charge Of
"stolen delegates" and glowingly COM
mending Taft for his administrati-
on.
The President replied with 10,-
900 keynote" speech, outlining the is
sues of the campaign as he saw them
and bitterly assailing "demagoguery,
fraud and misrepresentation" against
himself and his administration. He
did not mention Roosevelt by name in
the entire speech, but dubbed the col
onel and his followers as former
republicans who have left their party"
where he did hot couple them with
adjectives of denunciation. The Presi-
dent formally accepted the nomination
with profound gratitude to the Re-
publican Party"
The speechmaking took place in
the spacious East Room, Of the White
House. The original pfan had Dcen to
make the affair an alfresco one, the
President speaking to his audience on
the lawn, fro mthe south Portico of
the Executive mansion Possibility
of inclement weather led to the
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

THE !" ALIBI LETTERS"
Defense Expects to Prove Grace, After
Quarrel Shot Himself in Attempt
to Commit Suicide.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1.-When Full
ton court convened today, Mrs. Daisy
Opie Grace faced the ordeal of de-
Tending herself, on the witness stand,
of the carefully constructed circum-
stantial case which the prosecution
has built around their theory that the
woman plotted to marder her husband
for his $4,000 life insurance.
One of the earliest arrivals at the
little courtroom, Mrs. Grace seemed
anxious to begin her story of what
occurred on the night of March 3,
when Eugene H. Grace received the
wound lhat left him helpless para
lytic. She expressed supreme conf
dence in her ability to sweep away
the prosecutions case. 1t was evil
dent, however, that she dreaded fac
ing the accusing eyes of her husband,
as he lies on his cot.
1t was believed that the defense
would ignore the so-called ~alibi let
ters" in attempting to refute the
states evidence. The prosecution
failed in any way to connect Mrs.
Grace with them, although Solicitor
Dorsey cleverly managed to get into
the record, as part of one of his
long arguments, the prosecutions
theory that Mrs. Grace forged her
husbands handwriting and signature
and sent them to herself, preparing
an alibi.
Up to the time of CON-: g, Judge
Rosser, chief defense counsel, refused
to indicate the exact line of defense
his side would offer, but it was gene
rally understood that there would be
only a few witnesses, and that if
cross s-examination of Mrs. Grace
were not unduly prolonged, the case
would be submitted to the jury late
this evening.
When court convened Attorney
Branch, for Mrs. Grace surprised the
prosecution with a new theory Of the
shooting. He declared that the de-
Tense expected to prove that Grace
shot himself, in q suicide attempt,
following a quarrel with his wife,
The dispute, he said, had arisen over
the power of attorney which Mrs.
Grace gave her husband, and which
Grace expected to take to Philadel-
phia with him on March 6, in dlspos-
ing of Mrs. Grace's property on
Spruce street. Following this con-
troversy, Grace shot himself, the at
torney declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01
MAY Not Qualify Until September

Richmond, Va, August In order
not to embarrass the city council Of
force hurried election of mayor with
out due consideration, it is probable
that Mayor Richardson will not quail
fy as Judge of the Hastings Court for
the present, so that the election Of his
successor will be at the hands of the
incoming council after September /.
The commission as judge will not be
issued until next week by Governor
Mann, who has merely notified the
Mayor of his intention Of making the
appointment. After the commission is
issued the mayor will have thirty days
inwhch to qualify.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-01

ONLY SMALL CROWD
Dancing Pavilion is One Of the Most
Pleasant Spots al Big Park When
Rain FalIs-Today's Program.

The weather man is playing havoc
with the festival of the Alexandra
and Washington Elks at Luna Park.
Last night, which was the third night
of the big entertainment, was worse
than either of the two preceding
ones, which were bad enough for any
outdoor enterprise.
On the opening night heavy thun-
der storm put an end to the hopes of
the management for large crowd
and on the second night there were
heavy clouds and light rain in Wash
ington which kept away the thousands
of people who had expected to go to
the park. But last night it was worse
than ever. 1t rained early in the af-
ternoon and by six o'clock when peo-
pie started to get ready to go to the
park heavy black clouds gathered in
the heavens and by eight o'clock a
heavy rain fell which lasted an hour
or more.
In consequence there were but few
merrymakers who attended the festlv-
al and they for the most part gather
ed in the big dancing pavilion where
they enjoyed an evening Of pleasure
despite the rain.
The Elks are cheerful bunch how
ever, despite the hoodoo that has been
placed upon them by the weather man
a.sd rcf,sse TO he disheerteEed They
are going ahead with their plans for
z big show tonight and hope by the end
Of the week to be more encouraged.
They certainly deserve better luck for
they have worked hard to make their
entertainment success and nothing
has been left undone to provide plen-
ty of amusement for those who have
visited the park.
The program tonight includes many
interesting events which will be car
ried out despite the threatening wealth
er. Among the fraternal organizati-
ons who have been invited to attend
are the Eagles, the various German
societies of Washington, the Red Men
and the Junior Order Of American Me-
chanics.
In connection with the bad weather
at Luna Park it is said that summer
resorts al over the country have suf
fered severely this year on account of
the unreasonable weather. Atlantic
City, which is always crowded has felt
the lack of attendance so greatly that
the hotels are offering winter rates
in an effort to secure patrons. In
this section Of the country all the peo-
pie interested in park and outdoor am
usement places are in dispair.