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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
LOCAL BREVITIE5.

Two dodgers were at the station house lsst
night.
There we're no cases for trial in the Polics
Court this morning.
MayAies made their appearance last night
in increased numbers.
The steamer Dennis Simmons rallied yes.
terdsy for Williamstons, NJ
Among the strangers in the city today wss
Mr.. C. g. Meade Of Clarke county.
The Mahoneyville distillery, near this city,
closed down today for the season.
The tide made very high again this morn.
ing. The water in the river is still muddy.
Rev. DR.. Hunt will presch special sermon
10 young men in the Baptist Church tomor,
row night.
Tr,ops F and G OF the 18th Cavalry left
Fort Myer today, dismounted, for Fort Ethan
Allen. Vt.
Messrs. z. W. Moore, of Fairfax, and Eppa
Hunton, of Warrenton, were in the city to
dsY on legal business.
Hattie Bigys has sold to Annie / Griffin a
house and lot on the west side of Pitt street,
between Cameron and Queen.
Missionary services will be held at the NJ
P. Church tomorrow night where an address
will be made by Mrs, Stevens, of K ans IS City
A colored woman named Lucy Boyd ship
ped and fell by stepping on a bahama peel on
King street, near st. Asaph, this morning
and was psiofully hurt.
The Westminster League OF the Second
Presbyterian Church held their regua
monthIy meeting Thursday. This is the las
social meeting until September.
The Household OF Ruth will attend services
al the Alfred street Baptist Church, colorod
tomorrow night where the annual sermon
will be preached by Rev. Alexander Truatt.
A dog. which had apparently been attscket
By fit on q leen street this morning, rushed
up the street swapping aud biting at every.
thing In its course. The brute finally raj
into yard.
The Weems line steamer Potomac, which
has been undergoing her annual overhaulins
at Baltimore, resumed her place on tn
We hiDgton- Baltimore route this week, re
lieving the steamer Sue. The Sue will b,
transferred to the Rsppahannock river.
Mr.. II. w. Bowden will preach at the Rail
road Mission tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
1t is expected that the music committee will
be assisted by Mr.. Richard M. Writ. TIL
song service, which has been great attrac
ton, will be resumed tomorrow at 3; 30 oclocl
by young men.
Read Isaac Eichberg & Sons advertisement
OF a sale of Wrappers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

DEATH OF MRS. JoHNsToN.--Mrs.
Ariminia Johnston, wife of Mr.. George
Johnston, and eldest daughter of the
late John G. Nightingale, died at the
home of her son, Mr.. William Craven,
on south Lee street, this morning.
The deceased had been sufferer from
Bright's disease for some time, and,
realizing her condition, had come home
from Wilkesboro, N. G., where her
husband was employed, 10 order to
have medical attendance In this city,
and, if her death was imminent, to die
10 the city of her birth. Mrs. Johnston
had been married twice. her first hus-
band having been the late George
Craven. She leaves three grown sons
by her first marriage. She was lady
whom her many friends greatly es-
teemed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., SUNDAY
Christ Church.-Services at ii a. IN
by Rev. Edmund Lee and p. %. by
Rev. E. w. Cowling.
81. Pduis Gurch.-Services at IL q,
M. and o. m. by Rev. p. p. Phillips.
Grace Oturch.--Holy communion 7:l5
a. m. Services at IL @. m. and 7:30 p.
10. by Rev. @. e. Bail.
ST. Mary's Church.-First Mass at 2
a m. by Rev. Father Cutler. Mass al
1870 q. 10. and sermon by Rev. Father
AherD. Vespers at 4 p. 20.
Emmanuel Lutheran Charch.-Services
at IL q. m. in Eoglish and at 8 p. IN.
in German by Rev. NJ j. Luecke.
Second PresbWerian Cturch.-Sunday
school at $50 a. m. Services at IL a.
m. and .. 10. by Rev. Il w. Simpsoo.
Baptist Church Sunday school at
$50 q. %. Services at IL q. m. and
8 p. IN. by Rev. DR.. Hunt.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Church.-Services
at IL 4. IN. and p. m. By Rev. j. A.
Jeffers. Y. =. PRAYER meeting 2 p. m.
Meth. Epis. Church South.-9:15 a. m.
Sunday school. Service at IL a. m.
hbd ". ms Nv hoNs Ls " 0CBOoNois
Meth. Prot. Church.-9:l5 a. N. Sun
day school. Services at IL q. IN. and
s o. M. by Rev. ]. H. s. Ewell.
Free Methodist Curch-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Services at IL a. m. and
7:30 p. m. by Rev. Mr.. C.voaugh.
Young Peoples meeting 6:45 p. m.
Glass meeting after morning service.
Village Chapel, M. e. Church South
Gibbon street near Alfred.-Class
meeting at 8 a. m. Sunday school at
2:30 p. m.
Railroad Reading Rooms Services
at p. m. by Mr.. E. X. JoDes, of the
Theological Seminary.
Del Ray Chapel, NJ. K. Church South
Sunday school at 2:30. Epworth League
at p. m.
Aims Inconsistencies at 8 p. m.
Mission.-Corre Franklin and JEFF
ferson streets.-Servces at 1880 p. m.
Meade Chapel, Protestant Episcopal
colored).-Sundsy school at 3 p. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at 6 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, M E. Church (colored)
Preaching at III a. m. and at 7.30 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

AN ALEXANDRIAN IN TROUBLE -
Charles F, Adam, of this city. is locked
up in Washington, charged with pawn
ing watch entrusted to him for re-
pairs. There are other charges, it is
alleged, of a similar nature against
him. While coniped 10 witness room
at the Ninth precinct station last night
he made an unsuccessful attempt to
commit suicide by blowing out the gas.
Adams physical condition was such
that il was not deemed proper to place
him In cell, so he was given room
in the upper story OF the station.
About 9:15 o'clock an odor of escaping
gas was detected in the building and
40 attendant Immediately ran upstairs
to investigate. Going to the door of the
room in which Adam was confined he
found the prisoners coat hung up
against the bars, evidently to keep out
the air. The attendant found tina. the
prisoner had blown out the gas and
after SO doing had removed portion OF
his garments with which to plug up the
places where the gas could escape.
When asked why he bad committed the
act, Adam, who was lying on the bed,
answered, saying he wanted to die.
Seeing that he was not in serious con-
dition, as he had not had enough time
to asphyxiate himself, be was brought
downstairs and placed in a cell 10 or
der that he might be watched more
carefully. At first the prisoner re-
fused to talk regarding the charge
- hnf al aoQrnhQ0
pawn ticket for the watch, dated De-
cember s, was found in bis possession,
and, confronted with this evidence,
Adam weakened and told where the
timepiec had bsen pswned and what
he had received for il. He offered no
explanation of bis conduct. He bad the
watch in his possession. for about i've
months aud when its owner demanded
It Adam asserted that he had been com
pelled to send 1t away for repairs. A
further search of his clothing brought
to light number of other pawn tickets
on different shops throughout the city
snd it is suspected that the above is MOI
the only charge which could be brought
against him. Adam lives in this city
but has been employed 10 a number o
jewelry stores In Washington during
the last two or three years. He has
been regarded by his employers as al
excellent workman, although he die
not retain his position in any of the
stores for very long time. The &C
cused is one of the best known resi-
dents OF Alexandria. where he learned
his trade and worked for years. He
has wife and three children. His
msDy friends hope the case against him
may not prove as serious as it appears
on the surface, and that he may
settle it in some satisfactory manner,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

ACCIDENT TO AN ALEXANDRlAN.-
II the final event of the Baltimore
horse show yesterday, Mr.. Cjurtlsnd
Fl. Smith, Of this city, made narrow
escape from death, in which he per
formed feat of courage that electrified
the spectators with admiration. he
was riding Mr.. Edward Crozier's geld
lug Pleb, and in taking jump, his
mount blundered, uEseated him, and
pinned the rider under his back with his
full weight. Mr.. Smith wriegled from
beneath the horse, and like fiish was in
the saddle again aud pluckily carried
him over another hurdle. Later 10 the
same event ne rode his horses, Up to
Date and o. K. The ribbon finally vent
to Buck, owned by Mr.. A. z. Dietrich,
of Richmond. There will be no bifur-
Gated skirts and riding astride In the
ladies' hunters class today. Among
the riders was Mrs. CORTLAND H..
Smith,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

ROYAL SPREAD oil bargains are Of
fered at /. Schwarz & Sons, SIS King
street, for next weeks sale. The busy
hustling OF this store is kept up by
such resistless values as is 10 todsy's
half column OF opportunities. The
right kind of goods are offered. the
sort that everybody wants and the ring
of economy about every item cannot
help but interest all. It's special sale
you should not miss. Such great un-
der-prices mean rare buying privilege
that will be availed by sll interested In
this line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

The NATIONAL CEMETERY.-Cap-
tain J. V. Davis, superintendent of the
National cemetery, is engaged in put
ting the spring touches to the charge
he so much delights in. While the
grounds are always beautiful and
in the best condition, the captain Ia
ever busy in improving this or
that or 10 furnishing something within
the enclosure. The rostrum has just
received another coat of paint, the
sward, flower beds, vases, &C., have
been, if possible, made still more at
tractive, the gates repainted and the
shields, knobs, &C., renewed In gilt.
Those who will be present on Decora-
ton Day will feast upon pleasant
picture, as has ever been the case since
the present superintendent has had
charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

FIRE ENGINE.-Mr. LaFrance, q
representative of the LsFrance Engine
Co., OF Elmirs, n. Y, was 10 the CITY
Yesterday and interviewed Chief Pettey
and the Fire Wsrdens, and some OF the
city officers in reference to new fire
engine. Mr.. LsFrance explained that
a third class (Which term means power
and sal engine which is the size that
IL Ia expected to be secured can be
purchased now for not less than "a 25O,
several manufacturers having formed
wears ago an agreement as to prices.
MIR. LsFrance says 1t is not trust and
the companies he represents viz
Amosgesg, LsFrance, Metropolitan,
Silsby, Clapp and Jones. have one
price-osused, it is said, by reason OF
late riyalries 10 the business, making 1t
almost impossible to manufacture and
sci. az a profit. He offers TO reconstruct
or rebuild the Columbia engine at cost
not to exceed 81 $50 and says It would
place that en- zine 10 finer condition than
at any time since it was made. During
the time required for the oyerhaulipg
and rebuilding he will leave 10 this
CITY LaFrapce engine now at Suffolk,
Va. which was loaned to that city
while his firm was rebuilding one.
Mr.. LsFrsnce was informed that there
repairs to the Columbia would have 10
be considered by that company and
the fire wardens who would consider
the matter in all Its details, and that
the question OF selection and purchase
of a new engine would shortly be COR.
sidered by the committee on finance
ana public property, at which time
Chief Pettey aud the Fire Wsrdens
would be present for Joint conference.
Mr.. LsFrance left for Newport News
last night, but Will probably stop 10
Alexandria on his way home,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

The WEATHER still continues mild
for the season. The southeast wind of
Yesterday caused the heavens to be-
c,me overcast and there was every
probability ct 8 much-wanted rain.
The skies again cleared. but by morn
ing were again otscursd, There have
been several slight sprinkles during the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

CHARTER. -JudRe Nicol has granted
a charter to the Lock Coal Company
the objects OF which are to do mining
and manufacturing business. The CAPT.
tai stock is $4,000 and Mr.. ]. 4
Cation is named IS the local attorney
The president is Mr.. E. E. Lock, Of
Maiden, Mass, and all the other o.
fcers and directors are residents Of
Massachusetts,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

LAUNCHED. -The yacht Gretchen, Of
Washington, which has been on the
ways at the shipyard for the past three
months. was launched today and taken
TO the dock OF the foot OF Wolfe street,
where she will receive her machinery.
Later she will te again hauled out at
the shipyard where her homework will
be constructed. The Gretchen has
been heightened fifteen feet. When
completed che will bs one Of the pref.
test steam yachts on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
OOFFIoE OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR-
" TERMASTEB 419 north Wa,hipeton

00FFI0E OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR-
" TBRMAsTEB, 419 north Warrington
street. Alexandria Virginia, May 10, 1901.
Sealed proposals in triplicate for erection and
completion OF two sets Of Ofieers' Quarters st
Fort Washington, Msrylsno, will be received
1901. Envelopes contsiniDg proposals should
be msrked Proposals for Officers' Q1srter.,
Fort Washington, Nd" Bidders Inust specify
ssepsrate amount for the construction, plumb
jng' heating and electric wiring, as well as a
total amount for all work bid for. Informs
ton regarding plans and specifications may be
obtained ct the Office Of the Depot Quarter
master, Baltimore, PhiIsdelphis, and also at
this Office. ABK 9. BICKHAM, Captain and
QuArtermsster, D. s. Army.
my1S 4Nne6A7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

F-All our Laces, Hsmburgs and all
over insertions marked down half price.
LAST WEEK WE RUSHED QUE MAT.
TINGS.- Our prices did the work. A few
choice Style good quality, left and - usual
our prices are way down.
as-YouR MONEY CHERRFULLY Re
FUNDED ON ANY UNSATISFAC-
TORY PURCHASE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

Dr. BniTs Celebrated Pills cure
many Ills. One pi dose. Roy. so pills.
~ cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints. etomseb and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Bills pills nevar
gripe. sold.by Richard Gibson aud All drp~,
gists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
n sprained Ankle Quickly Cured.

"At one time / suflered from severe
sprain Of the ankle" says Geo. e. Gary,
editor OF the Guide, Washington, Va.
after using several we'll recommended
medicines without success, tried
Chamberlain's Pain BalO, and am pleas
ed to say that relief came as soon as
began its use, and a complete cure
speedily followed. This remedy has
also been used in my family for frost
bitten feet with the b 81 results. /
oheerfully recommend It's use to all
who may need q firs.-class liniment."
Sold by Richard Gibson, druggist.
How Are Your Kidneysf
Dr.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kldey ilis Sam.
pie free. Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or n. X
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if II fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature Is on each
box, 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs>-For this sec
ton partly cloudy tonight with showers.
Sunday clearing light variable winds, mostly
sOuthWesterlv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sup rises tomorrow at 4:42 s.. m. and res
a. ITO p. 10. High water at 500 q. m. and
8:25 D. no.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

"0ur little girl was unconscious from stran
gulation during sudden sttsck Of Group. ]
quickly secured bottle Of One Minute Cough
Cure, giving her three doses. The Group was
masters and our little darling speedily re-
covered" 80 writes A. l.. Spaffoid, Chester
Mick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

You are much more liable to disease when
your liver and bowels do not act properIv.
ofWtPs Little Early Risets remove the cause
DdeiseAse,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

Educate Four Bowels With Cascarets
Candy Gathartic, cure constipation forever
t0c, 25c IL @. O. @. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
9fOns the Couch
Mrs. Pullman.

The celebrated PALMIsT, will be at the
Hotel Fleischmann for short time only.
Hours from 8. m. to 8 p. m. my13 Tvs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

SARAT0GA OHIPS--Fresn Saratoga Chips
~ received today by J.C. MILBURN. Z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18
DRY GOODS.
Great Opportunities
Royal Spread of Bar
gains for the week Be-
ginning rIay 20.

Our values are always remarkable the
Iule of this store to undeIsell.
The busy, bustling enthusiasm Of this store
10 kept up by such resistless values % we tell
about In this hsltcolumn OF week oppor'
tunities.
We arc going to make this week one OF the
busiest in the month Of May.
We hsve the right kind Of goods offered boz
low, the sort everybody wants, and the ring
Of economy about every Item cannot help In
terestng all who read,
You'll find erything here just as sdver.
tired. It's Special Sale you should not miss.
Such great under.prices M FANS rare buying
privilege that will DO Aysilod Of by oil IL
terested in this line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-18

lust ARRIVED, PAINTED FLOWER
- POTS, in all popular sizea
TIE T. J. MILLER 90.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13
FRENCH JURY SYSTEM.
Wherein II Is Like the English Prne
tIce and Its Minor Differences.

To be eligible for the jury it is neccssa-
~ to he French citizen, not less than
30 years of age, TO enjoy all the political
and civil rights and to know how to read
and write. but by exception neither mag
istrates nor government functionarics nor
salaried domestic servants are eligible.
Men Of 10 years OF age nre dispensed
with, as also those whose labor is ncces-
saiy for their daily bread or those who
have served as jurymen during the cur
rent or previous year
Every year list Of eligible jurymen is
drawn up by the government authorities.
Three thousand are chosen for the de-
partment of the Seine. In all others the
proportion is that OF one to every 800 in
habitants, but fixed residence is neccssa-
ry to be eligible. Ten days before the
opening of the sessions of the assises, or
assizes, the names of 36 jurymen are
drawn by ballot ont of the annual list,
with the addition of four supplementary
jurymen, to serve during the session,
which lasts a fortnight. As in England,
IL men make up the jury, but in criminal
cases one or two extra jurymen are pres
ent during the trial in readiness to take
the place of my one absolutely prevented
from attending. The complete list of the
36 names is handed to the prisoner the
day before the trinl begins. Any juryman
falling to attend without sending notice
of impeachment to he submitted to the
court is liable to fine Of from 200 francs
to 800 francs for the first offense, 1000
francs for the second and 800 francs for
the third, which also involves the for
feiture of his right in future to sit in any
jury.
When the trinl opens, the 36 names
are thrown together into a jar and drawn
one by one, the prosecution and the de-
Tense using the right of rejection till on
ly IL names remain. If these are finally
accepted. the jury is Immediately called
and the trial begins.
Contrary to English practice, the pris-
oner himself is closely cross examined
by the presiding judge. called '.presi-
dent" Previously during his imprison-
ment every effort has been made to draw
confession from him, even by placing
in his cell a fellow jailbird as SPIN
technical slang called .mouton." who
treacherously tries to win his confidence.
Such proceedings would shock British
ideas of fair play, anything like treach-
cry being repulsive to the English mind.
/ The pubic examination may, however,
have the advantage of allowing the pris-
oner to tell his own story, which, il he
Is innocent, may have stamp OF truth
likely to influence the jury. On the 9TH
err hand, through nervousness or stupidity
he may commit himself irremediably.-
English Exchange.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13

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Eruption

Dry, moist. scaly letter, all forms Of
eczema or salt rheum. pimples and
other cutaneous eruptions proceedfrom
Hhumors. either inherited, or acquired
through defective digestion and as
.similation.
To treat these eruptions with drying
medicines is dangerous.
The thing TO do is to help the sys-
tenn discharge the humors, and to
strengthen it against their return.
Hoods sarsaparilla permanently cured j.
q. Hines. Franks. H.. of eczema. from which
he had suffered for some time; and Miss
Alvina Wolter. Box 2i2 Agona. Wis. of PIN
pies on her face and back and chafed skin on
her body. by which she had been greatly
troubled. There are more testimonials in
favor of this great medicine than can be
published.
Hoods Sas.sapas.ikga
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
Use. No longer put off treatment.
Buy a bottle of3Hood's today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-13

Promising that in law to divert wa.
ter course" 10 to SO use your own land as
to change or stop the natural 6ow of wa.
ter over the adjoining land TO the injury
of its owner, / will tell you q story OF
William NJ. Evarts. He and 1.-THE late
r. II. Dana and Judge HoaI who told
1t to me, were driving together along
the banks of the upper Connecticut when
they crossed pretty little stream, and
Dana quoted something about the ''laugh-
Ing brook" Evarts exclaimed: Laugh
Ing brooke II 1t be right for brook tc
laugh, how can II be wrong to divert {
water course '-H Boston Transcript.