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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-11-29
ont for q Lark.

What are you up SO early for ~
asked the old hawk.
ooh, just for a lark. /" replied the
young bird, using one claw for q
toothpick Philadelphia Record.
Fall ECONOMY. se
What pretty felt hat that Is Of
Mrs. Flypp's." 3.5s
Yes; that's; her summer hat turned
around with the back to the 'front.'
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-11-29
Teaching the Young Idea.

a Manchester lawyer noticed the 9TH
er evening that his youthful son. who
was studying arithmetic, seemed very
restless. Getting impatient, the faith
err broke out:
What on earth ails you? Why can't
you sit still? Wriggling about every
minute"
It's all your fault murmured the
boy
Why is it?'
Zoos Z asked you last night how
many billion was, an you said it
was a thunderin' lot. Teacher asked
me the same question to-da', and /
gave the same answer. That's why ]
can't keep still. London Answers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
LADIES' FAIR AND BAzAAR.-Tbi

LADIES FAIR AND BAzAAR.-Tbe
lady friends of the Mechanics Lodge
No. 3, Knights OF Pythias, will meet to-
night at SareDta Hall to make arrange.
mepts to hold fair and bazaar. The
entertainments heretofore given under
the auspices OF this 10 &c are noted for
their pleasantly and success, and the
bazaar now on baud promises to be no
exception to the general rule. There
will be dancing every night and the
committees are now making Arrange :
ments to have musical and literary
feature each night during the progress
of the fair. An effort will be made 10
secure Mr.. Pullizzi and sister and Miss
Helene Lackaye, Of Washington. who
assisted at the entertainment last Wed
mes lay night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Complaint is made of stone throwing
by bad boys in the streets.
A fine setter dog, belonging to Mr..
Louis Kraft, died last night.
The Woman's Auxii,ry will meet tc-
morrow afternoon at 9 o'clock in Lee
Camp hall.
The receipts OF fish have been light
for the past few days and prices show
but slight changes.
It doesn't make much difference
whether March went out like lion or
a lamb, just 80 it went out.
The station at Riverside Park. on the
electric railway, this side OF Mt, Yer
non, was burned yesterday,
Mr.. A. o. Travis fell from scaf-
fold at Portner's brewery on Saturday
evening and was painfully hurt.
A message was received here today
from Staunton s atiDg that young Hay
wood, of this city, died at the hospital
there yesterday.
The remains of Dennis Atkins, who
uI6u ~ tuc w houtbStoh Acy ium boc~
pital yesterday, were brought here to-
day for iuterment,
A large number Of strangers visited
Christ Church yesterday where they
heard an excellent -e:E|oa, out were
much disappointed 10 the singing.
At Charlottesville on Saturday even
lag the University of VirgiLi, baseball
team defeated the club from the Epis-
copal High School by score of 16
to 4.
All FOOLS Day was observed quietly
yesterday by testers throughout the city.
The fact that the day fell on Sunday did
much to prevent the more boisterous
methods of observance.
Capt. Peter Geogheean and Purser
PiIkerton, of the Norfolk line steamer
Newpor, News, have been furloughed.
Capt. Luckett is now in command of
the Newport News.
The ferry steamer Columbis was of
the line yesterday for some slight re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY

NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.-A
meeting of the recent.purchasers OF the
Home Telephone Company was held
this afternoon in the office OF Mr.. John
NJ. Johnson, at which the old company
vas reorganized under the name OF the
Capital City Telephone Company WITH
tbs following officers Julian Taylor,
president, Anthony W. Armstrong,
vice president; Titan ". johnson, Il
Washington, secretary and treasurer
Francis F. Marbury, manager. Direct
ors, Julian Taylor, Anthony Arm
strong, John M. Johnson ADD Noble
Lindsey, of this City, and d. E Coursy,
w. Thorn, Basil b. Gordon. David Nj.
Newtold, jr., Archibald, h. Taylor,
Jas. E. Ingram, jr., of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

COMMISSIONERS OF VALUATION
Now THAI the Court Of Appeals has de-
clared unconstitutional the commits
.iouers of valuation bill, the appointing
board is coming 10 for censure, as will
be seen by the following article, head
ed IN epotism," taken from the Old Do
minion Sun, q republican paper pub
lished 10 Staupton; The legislature
o! Virginia invested 10 Q State board,
composed of Auditor Msrye. Tress-
nrer Harmon and Second Auditor BY
land, the power to appoint the CON-
missioners of valuation. auder q law
authorizing the same; for which. by the
way, they should be hunted down with
blood hounds and treated as highway
robbers. The auditor snapped up the
best one of these places (the appoint
ment in Ricbmond for his SOD, The
second auditor appointed the next best
(the appointment In Henrico) to the
use OF his son-in.law, and Treasurer
Harmon, following the patriotic lead OF
his fellow members, appointed his
brother 10 StauntOD, If either one OF
these sppointees ever demonstrated his
fitness for the performance of any kind
of official work, the people are 10
blssfnl ignorance OF it-5ut such Is
democracy. If the taxpayers of the
State can stand 1t, we can"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

pairs. Mr.. Richard Webster has been
resppointed engineer on the Columbia
in place of Mr.. Robert Grigsby.
A deed ives put on record in Wash
ton on Saturday by Capt Joseph E.
Willard transferring the Willard Hotel
property to trustees for the Virginia
Hotel Company. The purchase price
named is 100000
Frederick Lsntburg was arrested last
uight. II ia said that he hsd a pistol
and had threatened 10 shoot two peo-
pie. When searched no weapon was
found upon him and this morning he
forfeited his collateral. Recently he
took laudanum on account OF domestic
troubles.
Twenty colored people were baptized
by Rev. Johnson, of Zion Church, 10
the river of old Battery Rodgers yes
terday in the presence of a large num-
Der of spectators. One Of those inn
mersed, a large woman, lost her fool
ing aud 10 her efforts to regain an up
right position pulled the preacher
partly under the water with her, caus-
lng some commotion for lime.
The Alexandria Jail has fifteen in.
males, including more prisoners charg-
ed With high crimes than has been the
case for many. months. Two men,
charged with murder, are there-Tom
E!sey, charged with killing Willism
Pinckney, and Frank Payne, charged
with killing Thomss Bryant. A color
ed man named Dorsey Is there, wait
ing trial in the United States Court for
robbing the postoftice in Lovettsville,
Loudoun county, as are also Barry and
Clark, charged with circulating bogus
silver dollars here.
Some excitement was occssioned In the
Fret ward this evening by dog belonging to
Al. Wilson, colOred. The animal bit three
children and WAS pursued bya crowd to the
chip yard where it was shot by its owner, and
the body thrown overheard.
The Police Commissioners have not yet
been called to meet and the case Of Officer
Spinks remains Enacted upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

METHODIST CONFERENCE.-THE Bal
;o,ore Annual Conference a. tho M. E.
Grnrch South will meet 10 Washington
IN Wednesday, but that inhospitable
city. with its quarter of a million pee
ME and scores of Methodist churches,
has Informed the Alexandria Metho-
dis,s that sit will not be quite convent
ent at this time" to entertsiu all the
members OF the conference, 80 Alexsn-
drja has gone quickly to the rescue of
bar big neigh0or and the following
members OF the conference will be en-.
tertsioed in this city; VIZ:
Revs. Daniel M. Brown. Levi B. At
kins. Charles l.. Lynch, VIM. Stevens
sod delegate G. W. Laycock, by Rev.
Z. Y. REGISTER.
Reys. John X. Andrews and Wm. E.
Miller, bv Mr.. John P Robinson
Rsvs. Charles A. Brown and w. w.
smith and delegated. r. Camper, by
Mr.. G. r Hill.
Rev. Il. Lee Hout, by Mr.. W. B.
Smlthers. -.
Revs. Charles w. Moore and David
II Kern. by Mr.. F. J Pollard.
Revs. H. Monroe Strickler and Oscar
F. Burgess, by Mrs. A. J. Hudson.
Rsys. Thomas G. hewitt and II. T.
Heirouomous, by Mr.. w. 4. Kerrick.
Rey. Hsrrsh NJ. Reed, by Mr.. J. g.
COokey
Rev. James T. Williams, by Mrs. E.
Wsrield.
Rev. Thomas E. Carson an I delegate
q. J. Russell, by Mrs. A. A. Warfeld.
Rev. J. Howard Wells. by Mrs. M.
A. Pickin.
Candidates for admission 8. J Nc.
Cracker aud T. H. Kincaid, by Mrs. A.
V. Hawkins.
Candidate w. X. Carr, by Miss Julia
BraWDer.
TIE church 10 this city will be rem
resented 10 the conference by Rev. E.
V. REGISTER and Messrs. J. E. Alexan.
der aud F. J. Pollard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

YESTERDAY Yesterday was prob
ably one of the most beautiful days
thus far this year. CERTAINLY it was
the most beau iful Sunday. From early
yesterday morning un'il far into the
evening the sun shone uninterrupiedly.
This fact, together with the comfort
able temperature prevalent all day.
made the day most comfortable and
enjoyable one, indeed. That the day
was enjoyed goes without saying. The
churches were all we'll attended. Two
of the new pastors preached their 10.
augural sermons. Rev. DR.. F. J.
Brooke, the new pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church, preached to q
large congregation, and Rev. J. A. JEFF
fers, the new pastor of Trinity NJ. E.
Church, also preached his first sermon.
Both received warm welcomes. Dr..
LETTERS will bring here with him bis wife
aud three children. Rev. Mr.. Brooke
will be the guest of Mr.. K. Kemper
uutil the Presbyterian manse on st.
Asaph street is made ready for himself
and family. Rev. DR.. G. l.. Hunt, Of
New York, preached morning and
night at the Baptist Church and his
sermons were greatly admired by tho
large congregations. Rev. T. P. RI
velle preached bis last sermon Is pas
tor of the Methodist Protestant Church.
Mr.. Revells in a few days will leave
for Seattle, WASH. where he will as
sumo charge of mission. During the
term OF Mr.. Revels's pastcrate here
he made many warm friends. who sin.
cerely regret his departure. Rev.
Father McTammany preached at 81.
Msry's Church in the morning. The
other pulpiis were occpled by the res.
ident clergy.
The services at the Railroad Mission
were conducted by Mr.. L,wis, of the
Seminary, and the solo rendered by
Miss Sadie Taylor was heartily ell
iovad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

CITY ENGINEER. The statement 10
a Washington paper this morning that
Engineer Dunn has resigned is incor-
rect, though it is probable that ne WILL
at an early date, tender his resignation
az he has sigpifed bis intention OF &C
cepting a position in the government
service as supervising architect at Col'
umbus, Ca, at a salary Ct $4,000. Mr..
Dunn has asked for short leave OF AL
sence and will leave for Columbus to-
morrow to look over the field. The peo
pie of Alexandria recognize in Mr., Dunn
an excellent an efficient officer, and
while regrettipg to loose his services,
wish him success wherever he may &C,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

SUIT FOR DAMAGgs.-E. 8. Randall +,
proprietor of the River View pleasure
resort, on the Potomac river, has been
made defendant 10 q suit in Washington
for $50 900 claimed as damages by Ell
eanor E. Meyer for injuries sustained on
July 81 last. II is set forth In the dec
lSration that on the date mentioned the
plaintiff was q visitor at River View.
where, 1t is alleged. the defendant OPP
crates what is known as 'switchback
railroad" Miss Meyer declares she
was passenger on one of the cars op.
Grated on the "switchbsck railroad u
when it collided with another car on
the same track. In the accident sbe was
painfully and permanently injured
Her skull was injured, her nose broken,
her sight impaired and her memory
made detective. As the result OF her
injuries she has been unable to attend
to her affairs, and has been made to ex
pend 50, 800 for medical service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

PERs NAL. Miss Lou Armstrong
continues quite i'll at her home on Prince
street.
Mrs. Emily Davis is quite i'll at her
home on Wolfe street.
Mr.. John TIGER continue, quite sick.
Mr.. Wilbur Baegett, who has been
quite sick with grip, is improving.
Rev. J. Ernest Thacker was yester-
day formally installed as pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church, Norfolk.
The sermon was preached by Rev. g..
B. Stricken, OF Redmond.
Rev. Samuel A. Wallis preached at
St. Luke's Church, Norfolk, yesterday.
The regular monthly meeting of Mary
Gusts Lee Chapter, I'D. c., will he
held tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock
in Lee Camp Hall.
College Topics says that among those
who are expected to spend the Easter
holidays at the University are Misses
Charlotte Blackburn and Mary Diin
gerfeld. of Alexandris.
Miss Rosalie E. Stuart, who has spent
the winter 10 Washington and Alexa a.
dria, has returned to Cedar Grove"
King George county Fredericksburg
Lance.
DR.. Hugh Mcclure has returned
from Richmond where be went Oh ac-
count of the illness OF bic father, DR..
Hunter Mcclure. He reports his faith
er's condition unchanged.
Mr., B. Wheat, who has been quite
sick for the pact few weeks. has recOv-
cred and is able to be out again
City Engineer T. Fendail, of Baltimore,
spent vest rday at his old home in this city
Rev. Father Coleman, Of Fredericksburg,
will conduct services at St. Msry's Church
tomorrow night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

KNIaHTso OF MALTA.-Phe meetings
held in Jr., o. u. A, NJ. Hall on Fair
fax street under the auspices OF the
Ancieut aud Illustrious Order Krigh's
OF Malta every Sunday afternoon Ut o
o'clock are proving very Interesting
and are attended by large numbers OF
citizens. Speeches were made by Sir
knight Companions John ). Dewey
Grand Recorder OF the District OF 90.
lumbis; J. II. Hennesy, P. c.; Samuel
J. Prescott and A. E. Wilson. OF the
Grand Commandery. and Messra. ".
). Pierce. C. A. Evsrd, w. A. Hawes'
George Hantzmon and others OF this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

NEW pEPOT.-The Southern ksll-
wsy Company is making preparations
for the erection at an early date OF q
handsome new depot west OF the pres
emit depot building. The new build
inc will be large and commodiously ar
ranged. with modern convenience,
with the second story fitted up for Of
fees, and will be an ornament 70 tna'
section of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

COURT.-The April term of the Cor
poration Court will begin next Nor
day, but ss the Clerk and City Ser
peant are both candidates for renomi-
nation before the democratic primary
TO be held on Tue sday the court will
probably adjourn on Monday till later
day in the week, when q grand Jury
will be summoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

MIS-. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg, Pa,
says, "As q speedy cure for coughs, colds,
Group and sore throat One Minute Congh Cure
is ureq usled, II is pleasant for children to
take. / heartily recommend it to mothers"
1t is only q hsIml IS remedy that produces
immediate results. 1t cures bronchitis, Ineu.
moni., grippe ard throat and lung diseases
IL will prevent consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

Mp. CoNFERENCE,-The Maryland
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church will convene 10
Westminster, Md, on Wednesday. II
will continue in session about seven or
eight days. President A. D. Melvin
will preside. The church in this city
will be represented by Rev. T. P. Re-
velle and Mr., J. r. Cation, Mr.. h =
ve!le will not be returned to this city.
He left here today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
POLICE COURT.-Mayor George L.
Simpson prcsiding.-The following cas' 8


Simpson presiding.- following cas' 8
were disposed OF this morning:
Robert Smith, colored. charged with
iujun1g the property OF Nicholas Hino,
was fined $3.50.
Fred LsUsburg, charged with beiog
drunk in the street. forfeited $3.50 col
lateral.
William Wilkinson. eolored, charged
with disorderly conduct st a church,
was hned IS.
Samuel Buudy, colored, charged win
conducting business without license,
was dismissed.
Cora Jackson, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined g..
Charles Medley, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct and fighting,
mad his case continued.
Night RepOrt.-Last night was clear
and cool. Ten dodgers and two pris-
oners were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

VENUS AND THE MOON.-There will
h, a very pretty astronomical spectacle
in the western sky this evening if the
wes, her is clear. The moon and Ven"
us will approach one another to within
10 or a distance equal to the apparent
diameter of the moon. This phenome-
non will take place at about s o'clock
bur tie spectacle will continue to be a
beautiful one until both objects have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

DEATH OF MRS. BAYLIss.-Mrs. Geo
S'y!iss, of Fairfax county, whose se'
r'ous illness was mentioned In last
weeks Gazette, passed quietly away
Saturday evening. She leaves seven
children and many friends to mourn Der
loss; Mrs. Bayliss was q regular at
tendsDt at the city market for many
years. Her funeral will take place
from her late home tomorrow morning
at eleven O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
.SAKS y COMPANY.

record for the past 80 years. The high
eat tenn Derature occurred on the % d,
when the thermometer reached DO.
The lowest temperature for the month
was 100, on the IL h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

MARCH WEATHER.-The tempera-
ture ior March averaged 80 day be-
low the no -mal-thst lie, the month
was cold ~ compared with the average
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

TO Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathaftic l0c or 25c
u G. G. G. fab TO cure druggists refunc mones
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

10 secure the original witch hsz salve.
ask Tor DeWitts Witch Haxsl Salve, we'll
Known rs certain cure for piles and skin
! diseases. Beware Of worthless counterfsits.
They are dansssoas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

LOCAL MATTERS.

m rises tomorrow at 6:4S N, and
g.. at 6:26 High water at 1910 q M
al 1924 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

The Best Prescription for Chills
aud Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsrELEss
SHiLL TONIC. 1t Is simply iron and quinine
% tasteless form. No cure-no Day 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman,
of Newark, Mich. 10 the Civil War,
II caused horrible Ulcers that no ,rea'
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
Cuts, Bruises. Burns, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
on earth. 25 cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by E. 8. Leadbeater
& Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

WgATHRB FROBABILITIKs.-For this
..o,;on. rain tonight aid Tuesday morning.
az Tuesday afternoon; brisk southerly,
lS;ring TO lou, westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
rO CURE COuuIN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if 1t foils to
cure + w. GROVES signature on each
hov Orr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

NJ. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says, DE.
Wits Little Early Risers are the very bes3
pills ever used for cnstivansss. live. and bow.
.! tv"nt!!ssss."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02

How Are Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus pills cure all kidney Ills. SAu'
Ga froo- ADD Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago o. y T.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-09
q "a - II ~ III Z
Bears the 4 The Kind Yog Haze Always BOggh
of LE2ETZNZZzlI
OEBS REFUSES A NOMINATION
For President rendered by His Own
Party--An AmaigamatiOn Deal.

Indianapolis. Ind. March SIN. Social
Democratic national convention held a
stormy session this afternoon and this
evening. At the morning session the
committee from the Social Labor party
and the Subcommittee from the c7nven-
ton reported in favor of amalgamation
o fthe two parties The two committees
locked horns on a name for the united
party. The Social Labor people demand
ed the appointment of a committee of
nine 10 draw III a treaty au1 that the
treaty be submitted to referel 1un vote
of both parties for rauhc1iGo. including
the name proposed for the united partv.
The conventions committee reported in
favor of the referendum clause but split
on the advisahility of making any con
cessions as To the name CT the united
party. Over this question, the convention
Quarreled all afternoon. The majority
report instructed the convent n / star q
firmly for the name social Democrat
party" while the minority report merely
told the committee 70 urge The selection
Of the name Social Dem lc-lt" ',hc
minority report was adopted tonigh. after
a prolonged discussion.
Then came the question Of ticket
Eugene Debs was placed in ,n.ination
but at once said that under n ci-cam-
stances would he be cand date for
president he said he had private reas-
ons for not desiring 10 be a candidate
Mr.. Stedman Of Illinois nominated Tred
Q. Mccarthy OF lchusetts FOR PR ST.
dent. and Representative Carey II Mtssa-
chuSetts nominated LIB Hartman o.
California for president and Mex Hayes
% Cleveland for vice president NJ. Har-
rIsnan declined and In the confusion that
followed the convention was aliou, ned.
Tonight efforts are being made 70 set
NJ. Debs TO run. bat 30 far wilbur svc-
cess The convention IS {, r3ed g 70
nominating Mr.. Debs anyway or accent
ing his wish not 20 nm