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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

+. W. Hutchinson arrived last night
over the National railway, from Tam
pico, and left on the early morning train
for San Antonio, where he goes on a bus
mess trip.
X. c.. Perez of Mission is among the
visitors i'll the city today from up the
Valley.
Arturo NJ. Elias of Mexico City arrived
in the city last night on a short business
trip.
j. I. Nipper of Chicago is a guest at
the Miller hotel.
NJ. E. Lunville arrived last night from
Fort Worth on q short business trip.
j. G. Mcconnell of Boston is among
the visitors from the north.
H. NJ. Stephens Of Kansas City is
spending a few days in the city on bust
ness, and is registered at the Miller
hotel.
+. Tecklenberg Of Los Angeles is
among the visitors in the city from the
west coast.
A. ID. Rogers of Dallas is in the city
on business and is staying at the San
Carlos hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Vela of Mission are
spending the day in the city. Mr.. Vela
is a well known merchant at Mission.
J. VI. King arrived in Brownsville on
a short business trip from Mission.
S. P. Jones of Texas City, who is max
ing a tour of the Valley, is spending to-
day in Brownsville.
Miss Alice May Box of Olmito, who
has been visiting relatives in the city
has returned to her home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Miss Alice May Box of OlmitO, who
has been visiting relatives in the city
has returned to her home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Back to Businesses. /. Benavides has
returned from a business trip to the
larger Texas cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

S. P. Jones of Texas City, who is max
ing a tour of the Valley, is spending to
day in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

We can make you a big saving in every
thing YOU need in house furnishings. We
are the only wholesalers in the Valley
and can often quote retail prices as low
as retailers pay for the goods. Don't
miss getting our prices before buying.
Walker BrOs-Hancock Co.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Milano Film Masterpiece
ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
A historic romantic drama. 80 scenes
1000 people. The gEatest of all
film sensations.
PRICE 10C
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

For the latest magazines call at the
Palace Of Successfully. 31S-15t.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Easter cdndies, ROrelties and cards at
Palace of Sweets.-Adv 3-1S-5
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18
PERSONALS

L. c. Grant of Cameron is a visitor in
the city today. He is a guest at the Mil
Ter hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Piano tuning. If your piano needs tun-
ing telephone AL. / have had % years
continuous experience with some of the
largest music houses in the L. $. | alb
sOlutely guarantee all my work to be sat
isfactory or l make no charge. Located
permanently at 119 Elizabeth street, Tel.
AL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

J. NJ. King arrived in Brownsville OIL
a short business trip from Mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Frisco Representatives, Coming -
Frank Anderson of st. Louis. director of
development for the Frisco, is in the Val
ley and it is expected will arrive in
Brownsville from the Branch line to-
night. Mr.. Anderson is accompanied by
DR.. Fl. H. Harrington of Kingsville, ag-
ricultural director for the road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Professional and Business Mcn-S,
cure your supply Of ink for the yea
Quarts G0c; pints 35c.-Valley Boo
StOre.-Adv. 3-1S-3t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Buy SAFETY - A dangerous gasoline
stove is sheer folly at any price. Detroit
VapOr Stoves have no dangerous gas
tubes and with ordinary usuage can not
explode. Safe even for children to use.
Burn cheap gasoline, naptha OF kcrO-
scne. Prices lower than other makes.
Get catalogue. Walker Bros Hancocks
Co.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Remember the valley Book Store
closes its doors for the last time Satur-
day night, March -. ADV. 31S-3t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

j. G. Mcconnell of Boston is among
the visitors from the north.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Beautiful electric MISSION table lamps
at each, 1915 up. Everything in oddities,
novelties, etc, suitable for birthday and
wedding presents. See our windows.
Walker BrOs-Hancock CO.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

NJ. e. Lunville arrived last night from
Fort Worth on q short business trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Bug your Easter Eggs at the Woman's
ErchdRgc.-Adv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

H. NJ. Stephens Of Kansas City is
spending a few days in the city on bust
ness, and is registered at the Miller
hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Arc you looking for a job?-SOmebody
might be advertising in the Herald
Classified Ads with just what you are
looking for. If not, it might be well to adj
vertise your services for sale.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

L. W. Hutchinson arrived last night
over the National railway, from Tam
pico, and left Oh the early morning train
for San Antonio, where he goes on a bus
mess trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Warnmg-We close Il doors for the
last time Saturday night, March -
Balance of our stock at your w prices.
Valley Book StOre.-Adv. 3-1S-3
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Gire your orders for Easter Eggs to
tic Womdn's Exchange. Phone 252 o,
299.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Hare you anything to sell from your
household? Advertise it in the Herald
Classified Ads. Somebody else may want
what you have to sell. Advertise it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Postponed Till TOmorrOWZOwing to
indisposition on the part Of Judge Ce-
laya, the cases which were to have been
brought up in the corporation court this
morning, were postponed until tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

f. Tecklenberg Of Los Angeles is
among the visitors in the city from the
west coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Vela of Mission are
spending the day in the city. Mr.. Vela
is a well known merchant at Mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

j. I. Nipper of Chicago is a guest at
the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

A. ID. Rogers of Dallas is in the city
on business and is staying at the San
Carlos hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-18

+. G.. Perez of Mission is among Il
visitors i'll the city today from up Il
Valley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
RICH RECLUsE DYING.
He Shut Down Industry, Discharg-
ed Everybody and Let Decay
Begin.

Spring Lake, Mich, July 16-Strick-
en- with paralysis and unable to ut
ter "a word William H. Bell, pioneer
lumbernan, one of the wealthiest men
in the village and known as an &C.
centric, lies at the point of death in
his ramshackle hut on the shore Of
Spring Lake. He inherited good
property and added to it. Then he
quarreled with brother and shut
down the mills and let them 60 to
ruin.
He had no intimates and but few
acquaintance. For the last thirty
years he has lived the life of her
nit. He never ventured into society,
although at the time Of his quarrel
he was one Of the most popular and
finest looking men in Spring Lake.
He never ventured to the polls.
On warm days he would take his
seat in one of the apple trees over
looking the lake and sit for hours
viewing his decaying buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

Commonwealth of Virginia, in the
Corporation Court Of the City OF
Alexandria, Va, on the 18th day OF
July, 1913.
Mary r. Naylor Posey,
Complainant,
VS.. In Chancery.
Dennie Posey, Defendant.
An affidavit having been duly made,
as required by law, that the defend.
ant is a non-re resident of the State OF
Virginia, and that he cannot be
found within the jurisdiction of this
State. and the sergeant having mage
return upon the original process or
summons issued herein that the de-
PENDANT is a nonresident of his BALL
wick, and application having been
duly made in open court for an order
of publication against said defendant
10 appear and answer a bill in chan
cery filled by the complainant against
the defendant far an absolute divorce
on the graunds of wilful desertlon
and abandonment for more than three
wears prior to the institution OF TINS
suit. an order of publication having
been duly granted IN open couit ~ -
therefore ordered that said defendant
do appear here within 10 days after
due publication hereof 10 answer the
suit of complainant against the de-
PENDANT for an absolute divorce on
the grounds of wilful desertion and
abandonment for more than three.
years prior to the institution oil this
suit and to do what may be necessary
to protect his interest in this suit.
And it is further ordered that copy
Of this order be published once a
week for four weeks in the AleXan,
dria Gazette, q newspaper pubhshed
in ALEXANDRIA City, Virginia, and that
:: copy be sent by registered mail by
the clerk of this court to the lasI
know place of abode of defendant;
to-wit: Washington. D. c., as stated
in the application for this order OF
publication which shall be certllleo oy
The clerk to this court and that a copy
be posted at the front door OF the
Court House of this court on or. Defore
the next rule day of this court.
A Copy-Teste: o.,-
NEWELL S. GREENAWAI, Clerk
By Reginald F. Cox, Deputy CLERK
ROBINSON MoNCURE, P. @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
ANNALS OF CRIME.
Suicide Only Charge in
Which Married Men Lead in
Number of Convictions.

New York, July 16.-That unmar-
ried men commit more crimes than do
married men, is indicated in the an
nual report of the chief clerk of the
District Attorneys Office. The report
shows that during the year ending
July /, there were 2,06S convictions
of unmarried men in General Sessions
Court and the Supreme Court, as
compared with 789 convictions Of
married men. There were 100 con-
yictions of unmarried women and
sc convictions of married women.
In the last nine years according to
the record there have been 18,406 con-
victions of unmarried men, while
1910 married men were convicted in
that time. With the exception of one
charge, attempted suicide, unmarried
men have a great lead in the number
of convictions.
The report shows that the District
Attorneys office disposed of 1927
cases during the year. n these 3O,O2:
convictions were obtained. The num-
her of convictions obtained on yer
diets by jury was GAO. On the 1857
convictions of MEN, $40 were under &c
wears of age, 1878 were between &c
and 30 years, and from thirty the rate
gradually decreases. Only five mer
mast 70 were convicted. Out of tho
o6,O79 convicted in the last ninC
years HOSP were betwene 81 anf
50 and S,293 were between Is an6
90 years.
Records of the women prisoners
show that two-thirds of those convict
ID were under 80 years. Il also is APP
parent from the report that since
1904 there has been gradual in
crease in the number Of male crimi-
nails under the age of thirty.
Last year there were more convic,
tions for murder in the first degree
han during any year in he history
of the county. Thirteen persons were
convicted, while eight is ths highes'
record ever made before in this coun.
trv. There were ten convictions foi
murder in the second degree.
Tne average sentence imposed was
FIVE wears and six months. The long.
est sentences were for burglary in the
first degree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

4 During the absence Of Jno.
B. Barrett in Europe, the
next so days, I will take
charge of the Barrett Press
at 112 South Fairfax St: |
will be found at this aGuress
from s a. m, to II noon and
at the office of the Alexan-
dria Gazette, 3l7 King St.,
from 1890 until 4 p. M, I
will be pleased to discuss
printing at either of these
addresses and furnish esti-
mates on any kind of work.
The Barrett Press is one of
the best equipped Printing
offices in Virginia and no
work is too large for our ia
eilities or too small to re-
eeive the most careful at
tention.
During the summer months
we have in effect special low
prices on all kinds of job
work. The quality always
remains the same.
Respectfully,
ROBERT S. BARRETT,
j Proprietor of the Barrett
Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
JEALOUS HUSBAND STAYS.
Kills Ledger in Home of Wife From
Whom He Was Separated.


Savannah, Ca, July 16.-"Get down
on your knees and pray to your God,
for I am going to kill you right now"
With these words ]. L. George this
afternoon shot and killed Henry ].
McClelland with a revolver in the
latter's own room. The bullet passed
close 10 McClelland's heart, he dying
within an hour. :,
The shooting occurred at the home
of GEORGES wife, from whom he was
separated. Mc2lelland recently had
been rooming in Mrs. Georges home,
The police ascribe jealousy as the
cause of che killing.
After the shooting, George sur
rendered to the nearest policeman,
telling him what he had done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Eastern District OF
Virginia. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
Daniel F. Harkins, bankrupt.
No 1OS in Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Daniel F. Hark-
irs, of Alexandria, Va. and district
aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
3rd day of July, A. d., 1918, the said
Daniel F. Harkins, was duly adjudi-
Gated a bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held
at .1O7 North Fairfax street, in the
City of Alexandria, on the 21sct day
of July, A. D., 1913 lat 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
WALTER U. VARNEY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Alexandria, Va, July 10, 1913.
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TIL cJI-.,1 a~.h, - E,r,,,,oI,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
70 CITY TAX pAYERs--NoTICE.

~ Collectors Office, June 10, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that the tax
bills for 1918 are now in the hangs "
rhe collector. The attention, Oh an a.
parties interested is respectfully cal
ed to the following extract from the
revenue bill of the year: :,
upon all bills paid in full by me
first day of July, 1918 the said col.
lector of taxes shall allow discount
If five per cent, on all bills paid IN
full by the first day of September,
1918, the said collector of taxes shall
allow discount of three per cent,
and all bills not paid in full on or be-
for the 1st day of December, 1918
shall be returned delinquent, and
there shall be assessed and collected
upon the unpaid portion of said bills
a penalty of five per cent, and on all
bills remaining unpaid on the lst day
of June, 1914, damages at the rate OF
six per cent, per annum shall be
paid" =,
Tax payers are requested to call
and pay at once in order to avoid the
rush and crowd usually present on the
last days in which the discount is al
lowed.
Bring a list to make show that you
get bills for all your property, as
the collector will not be- responsible or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
Photograph Death to Insects.

Pasadena, CAL, July 16. Mrs.
Jeanette de Long, of No. 942 Mar
engo avenue, well known amateur
entomologist, has tried photograph
On insects with the following tabu-
lated results:
The California beetle &annot stand
music. 1t kills him. Three playings
Of a slow piece, like "Home, Sweet
Home" put him out of misery, but
ragtime will kill him in few bars.
The deadly tarantula falls into a
stupor.
Butterflies are not affected.
The bumblebee flies into a ner-
vous fit.
Wasps get wing paralysis and are
unable to fly again, though otherwise
unaffected.
Worms try to crawl nearer the
photograph as though pleased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
allow the discount after the time fix
ed by law.
P. F. GORMAN,
I'd. y Collector Of Taxes.
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.:
In the Clerks Office of the Corpo-
ration Court of the City of Alexan-
dria, on the 9th day of June, 1913:
Edgar Stevenson and Bessie Steven
son, his wife, and Anna E. Steven
son, unmarried, complaiHants.
VS. in Chancery.
Charles Stevenson, Turner Stevenson,
Robert Stevenson and Steven
son. his wife, Eliza Green, widow and
John Stevenson, unmarried, defend
ants.
Memo:
The object of this suit is to obtain
partition of the real estate of which
Edgar Stevenson, ST., and Amy Ste
venson, died seized and possessed to
wit: No. lilo Princess ST., Alexaa-
dria, Va, and if the same be not sus-
ceptible of partition in kind, to have
it sold for. that purpose, and distri-
button made among those entitled for
settlement of rhe estate Of Edgar
Stevenson and Amy Stevenson,
for reasonable fees for COM
plainants counsel; for subsection
of said estates to repay advances
made by John T. Stevenson, deceased,
and for general relief.
1t appearing by afidavits filed in
this cause that the defendants, Chas.
Stevenson, Turner Stevenson, Robert
stevenson and Stevenson. his
wife, Eliza Green and John Stevenson,
are non residents of this State: It is
Ordered, That said defendants appear
mere within fifteen days after due
publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests
IN this suit, and that copy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alex
andria GaDette,a newspaper publish
ed IN the City Of Alexandria, once
q week for four successive weeks
and posted at the front door of the
Court House in this city.
ROBINSON, MONCURE, n -
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY. Clerk
At a Circuit Court of the Citv Of
AAlexandrla, continued and held at the
Court House of the said CITY on
Tuesday, May 9Th, 1913. Present
Hon. J. B: T. Thornton, Judge
Marion H. Fender, Complainant,
vs.
Mary Fender, Defendant.
Upon the application of complain
ant stating specifically the last
known place of abode of the defend
ant, and it appearing to the Court
that process has been issued and re-
turned by the Sergeant of the City of
Alexandria, Virginia, showing the de-
PENDANT not being found within the
jurisdiction of this Court, the Court,
on this 9Th day of May, 1913, doth
grant the following order of publ
cation:
The object of this suit is to obtain
a decree absolutely divorcing the
complainant, Marion H, Fender, from
the defendant, Mary Fender, on the
ground of adultery on the part of
said defendant and for general relief,
and an affidavit having bsen filed
that the defendant, Mary Fender, is a
nonresident of the state of Virginia,
it is ordered that she 90 appear here
within fifteen days after due publ
cation of said order of publication
and do what is necessary to protect
her interest in this suit.
And it is further ordered that a
copy of said order of publication be
published once week insthe' Alex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
~ 80 -
VIRGINIA:

:
In the Clerks Office of the, Corpo-
ration Court of the City Of Alexan
dria, on the 9th day of June, 1915
Bessie Lomax, Elijah Loma1 and
John Markwood complaipants. =
VS..
Robert Poindexter Essie Poin-
dexter, Mabel Poindexter, Leonard
Poindexter, Lulu Poindexter, the
last two infants over fourteen years
of age, and Ebert Poindexter, an
infant under ten years of age.
Memo:
The object of this suit is to obtain
partition of the real estate of which
Amanda Brown died seized and pos
sessed, to-wit: No. 422 N. Pitt St., AL
exandria, Va, and if the same is not
susceptible of partition in kind,
to have sale therefor; to hold de-
sendalts, land particularly Robert Poin-
dexter accountable for rent for said
premises while he and his family
have occupied the same; for settle
ment of the estate Of Amanda Brown
for reasonable counsel fees for COM
claimants counsel, and for general re-
lief. o
1t appearing by affidavit fined in
this cause that the defendants, Essle
Poindewter, Mabel Poindexter, Leon
ard Poindexter and Lucille PoindeX-
ter are non-residents of this State:
It is Ordered, That said defendants
appear here within fifteen days after
due publication of this order, and DO
what is necessary to protect their IN
Serests in this suit, and that copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, newspaper pub
lished in the City of Alexandria, once
. week for four successive weeks, and
posted at the front door of the Court
House of this city.
ROBINSON MONCURE, p. q.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
A Copy: Teste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

At Corporation Court of the City
Of Alexandria, held at the court house
of said city on Monday, May IL, 1918.
Present, Hon. Louis C. Barley, Judge
Isaac L. Greiner, Complainant.
VS..
Anna F. Knobler Grelner, Defendant
An affidavit having oeen duly made
as required by law, that the defend.
ant is nonresident of the State
If Virginia, and that she cannot bt
found within the jurisdiction of Jhi
State, and the Sergeant having mad,
a return upon the original process
or summons issued herein that thu
defendant is not a resident of his
bailiwick, and application having beer
duly made in open court for an order
of publication against said defendant
to appear and answer bill in chan.
Gerry filed by the complainant againsi
he defendant for an absolute divorce
on the grounds of wllful desertiol
and abandonment for more than three
years an order of publication hav'
ing been duly granted in open Court
t is therefore ordered that said de
PENDANT do appear here within fifteel
days after due publication hereof
to answer the said suit Of complain
mt against the defendant for an abb
solute divorce on the grounds of
wilful desertion and abandonment TO,
more than three years, and to do
what may be necessary to protect he,
interests in this suit. And it Is fur
her ordered that copy of this order
De published once week for -four
successive weeks in the Alexandra
Gazette, a newspaper published II
Alexandria City. Va, and that a cop!
De sent by registered mail BY
the Clerk of this Court to the last
Known place of abode of defendant
to-wit: 1902 A St., S. E. Washington
D.C.,as stated in the application fol
his order of publication which shall
be certified by the Clerk, and that q
copy be posted at the front door Of
he Court House of this court on Of
before the next rule day of this court
A copy:-Teste.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk
ROBINSON MONCURE, p. q.
SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
cansns of Stomach Trcnbles.

Sedentary habits, lack Of ont dool
exercise, insufficient mastication Of
food, constipation, torpid liver,
worry and anxiety, overeating, par.
taking of food and drink not suited
to your age and occupation. Correc'
YOUR habits and take Chamberlain
Tablets and you will soon ne well
again. For sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

Former Senator Stephen J. Still
wei, of New York, is now convict No
63545, having been received at Sing
Sing prison yesterday to begin his
sentence Of from four to eight years