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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
star-Gazing by Lovers,

They were young and romantic, and, although the minute hand was point ing at 12 o'clock, they stood upon the porch gazing at the stars.
 That's Jupiter, dear, isn't it?" she murmured-
 ''Yes, pet; and that is Sirius" he re- piled, pointing to another star.
 Are you serious?" she cooed.
 He kissed her. Then, pointing up- ward, he said:
 That's Mars, dove"
 "And that's pa's,' she whispered. as a footstep sounded inside. ed'' he would have seen more stars than he ever dreamed of. London Spare Moments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
Historic Town obliterated

Remarkab able evidence of the need for Jamestown tercentenary anni- versary is furnished by the ignorance of most Americans with regard to the status of Jamestown itself. This cradle of the nation, as all Virginians know, is no longer inhabited by any person except those who keep guard over the ruins there. Jamestown is nothing but a name and remnant If it were not for the care with which the Society for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities preserves the old walls and other relics, not a trace of the famous town, we dare say, would be 1eft.-Norfolk Landmark.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
Wonderful Moman.

Fetmore-Do you see that lady over there? We'll, she's a lady if there ever was lady in the world.
 Buck-And what has she done to se- cure your fattering regard?
 "I stepped on her gown coming downstairs. It was trailing behind her in that irritating way that women have, but, of course, I did the gentle manly act and apologized for my care- lessness."
 .'And she?"
 sShe said to me: Young man, you know you are lying. It was no fault of yours; it was mine, entirely, and if you had pulled my gown out at the gathers it would have served me right. "-Bos- ton Transcript.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26

It shall be the duty Building Inspector notify the or dnen m agsnd spae G sh % it's alter ean doMn nd emorng 9 sueh staging akng the of the building and not paid shall lien on the property
 PART xxx, BUILDING INSPECTOR.
 BUILDING INSPECTOR MAY ENTER BUILDINGS aue enter any SS Sg shall be sary in the performance of his duty
 DUTIES OF BUILDING SEC l1s It shall be the duty of Building Inspector To make permits provided for in this Ordinance
 for in rfSfve fSs ordnanee sna nesp on ne A pans e aeens egep sefGea Doaded a for in ths To all buildings and structures during their @ Ordinance which the emedyng of such violation shall shall be- be eheeted % ' - directly or by impl cation % reqeed af o @ GS % @ uts ms afs M e 2 "
 APPOINTMENT or BUILDING SEC 19 The Board of Aldermen shall at some Monday April building @ and a p sd Building s Inspector @ during absence shall in M of the death m of said buP % m % m G @ m sa 5 ee an ns s oady @ 1904 During the month of January 1904 and benniay nera ] inspector and with duties and as a9resa who February following appointment until their Securing s d n the oe ea of building for balance of the unexpred spn and s Rs be in furnfs.ng material for the
 SALARY OF BUILDING INSPECTOR aforesaid shall salary Aldermen full of other city
  office The shall determined the Board of Aldermen for the time he actually engaged discrging the duties of his office payable in the the salaries of other city officials are able claim shall be paid the presentation of voucher signed by the building inspector III case of inability make voucher signed by said deputy poyed.
 Aldermen February IT, 1902. Approved February 21, 1902
 EDWARD c. KILDUFF, Mayor. MICHAEL RYAN, City Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
Mn Cause for Kicking.

"You keep on taking in passengers, complained the man who was damned LID against the car stove, "when there are more of us holding to straps than are sitting down.
 'sWell, we furnish the straps free, don't we?" said the conductor. What are you hollerin' about?" - Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Imnossible Person,

Mrs. Query-Isn't she member oi your club?
 Mrs. Gadabout--Not any more. We had to get rid of her, or she would have disorganized us.
 'You don't say?"
 ssYes. At one of our sessions we were discussing the servant girl question and she said the best way to solve the problem was for all of us. to stay al home and do our own work. k."-Phila. delphia Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
love Laughs at DOES. A1so,

The Damsel-Oh, Harold! I've been so frightened for you. Papa has bought a great big savage bulldog, and
 The Swain-That's all right, darling. I've bought dog, too. He will en- deayor to keep your fathers dog busy while you and saunter down to the parsona .-Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
The Way of the Boy.

Mrs Smarte-Helen, get that Towser boy to come over here this afternoon. I want to get him to saw and split that kindling wood down cellar.
 Helen-He won't do it, ma; his moth CT says he's the laziest boy in town; she can't get him to do the first thing around the house.
 That's all right, Helen. Because a boy won't work at home is no sign he won't work like nayvy almost any where .',-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Daring Author.

''Do you mean to say that the scene of your play is laid in the internal re- gions?'
 "Yes,' said the persistent young man with the manuscript. T asked the manager where he thought I ought to go for a plot, and I am following his advice. ."-N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Good Place.

Bill--How do you know the good places to fish in this stream? Jill-Oh, ] walk along until I find a place where there are a lot of empty bottles scattered about.-Yo Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
r.4.,..,v rInserxxr,tin~.

One well-known firm of publishers runs a good deal of it's business on the following lines: It secures popular novelist, offers him so much for hi, next book and then forms a little syndicate in the city to share the ex' pense. A new book by popular au' thor is a considerably safer investment than many newly discovered gols mines.-Literature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
srra1Inru,a s,nift EIirht.

In recent experiments at Antwerp a swallow, which had it's nest in the ga- ble of the railway station in that city, was sent to Compiegne, France, a dis tance of 1401a miles, and liberated. The flight home was accomplished by the swallow in one hour and eight minutes. a speed of 12s1a miles per hour.-N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Medical Bluff.

An attack of hysteria stimulating un- consciousness in a woman may be stopped, says Modern Medicine, ''by the surgeons taking pair of scissors and respectfully announcing that he will have to cut all the patients hair off in order to make application to her head. It is doubtful whether this bluff has ever been known to fail.-Modern Medicine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Relapse.

Biggs-I understand Lushleigh grad uated from the liquor cure establish ment not very long ago.
 Boggs-He did, and lie went back two weeks later for post-graduate course.-Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Worse Estate.

Tom What! a dress suit and rus set shoesl That's wretched bad form.
 Dick-I know it, but a dress suit and stockinged feet is worse. .-Philadel- phia Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
A Strong Hint.

He-Matwimony is sewious thing to contemplate
 She-But it isn't so serious, Cholly, If the other party isn't contemplating ltl"-Puck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26
Don't Worry Over Them.

1 If you think you have trouble, don't worry. Everybody else has
 1 trouble. 4aA narnocrat-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-26


 eoncefe PoTnn 9H se eeneni l. sand , stone Concrete Porlan) cement T. sand 2; stone stone 7e 7e dsosendale) cement ?; D.. 10 BriekworP Brick GH0 Gin cemen6
  SEC lo All rpetnres % exposed d to % e d wn a f perg p nae the ground to the top of same including roof in in any any direction 4 , 4 ,d ressnre seent-ve stability of the structures exposed wind resisting of the floors and connections are not S sa na s sa be 5Rg make m caedns a ahs sis@es or wind % working ] t sl 3 aat pfsure Tss may be 'G disregaded @ d. 'V''Ss - ' PART xxIv, BUILDINGS RAISED. LOWERED, ALTERED
 MOVED.
 BUILDINGS RAISED LOWERED AIrEREr. correspond DO sdnsfl in all ton of new buildings of the same class
  buildings shall be moved and placed in position in which dicting requirements of this ordinance PART XIV LOCATION OF BUILDINGS ON LOT.
 BUILDINGS TOT o m No 0 frame % nun m m denaa of t 6 @ % a aerbu the ds an n T same of m % % m e m adn a g building than 10 feet O any ta ezpg ] fTne at the time that this & enacted ma on @ Pr0pfs I 3 adeg m e Oo % fD e division lines @ lots 3 then frame a @ @ b s sd Pe don n M ne of of ds of buildings 5gd es an aDpy9 h ned @ a m @ @ be rae tan eighteen  Buildings in this Ordinance %a @ @ Th 5 noI ot s1ss aa m fee @ e7sg of ns ordnanee beonsn nezt preceding of sa % s ss gos ss s sosfos s w the provisions of this G nd ans of 5 Section " far as
 PART xxv1. FRAME BUILDINGS
 TEalPoR BUILDINGS
  np9n permits issued by the Building M & Inspector m and ,ud plat forms l9slptsn stands, Fences of wood shall not be erected feet in height on any supported as ], not t to manner shall be made safe or
 Br11BoARDs. ezfsns is3 nfo P04rp% supported and braeed
 Any building existing the time that this od % o1e @ o o of tns rdnanee nnG w Which 6a @ an 4s @ nn as ss n a @ not PS % Psa @ or if the
 BUILDINGS buildings shall be erected more than three tSs and s gables % 9a not o han B feet BUILDINGS SEC IT. Foundaon walls for for frame structures of stone brick inches abov
 walls constructed of brick than inches from first second 
 of inche for the wall there be than feet length for stairs with brick walls not less than inches thick
 AL buildings altered, raised lowered
  shall with provisions Ordinance
  buildings 10 walls extending foundation dividing building than 40 feet in width
 APPEALS
  the the Building he appeal to the O
 PENALTIES
  who provisions with the Build rectfy time shall for each such viola the
 
 XIX, UNSAFE BUILDINGS
  buildings parts of buildings staging or other O taken and removed made safe and secure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The Fancbon Pleasure Club will give
dance at MoBuIney's Hall tonight
The District Of Columbia Supreme Cour
has been asked to appoint Q committee on tb,
person and estate OF Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis
A marriage license was issued In Washing
ton yesterday to Ernest Ball, Of the Distric
Of Columbia, and Edna Davis, Of Alexandra
Fannie Lee Taylor. colored, aged % years
who bad been sn inmate Of the Aims Houss
for five years, died at that institution yester
day.
The musical and literary entertainment in
the railroad reading rooms last night was g
successful sffsir. All who took pr. acquitted
themselves well.
Officer knight, while attempting to seps-
rate two dogs who were fighting today, was
badly bitten on the hand. The wound was
dressed by DR.. MCGUIRE.
A meeting OF Alexandria Council, Royal
Arcsnum, was held last night al which con.
siderable business wss transacted. Five ap.
picitions for membership were received.
1t has been decided that the SEVENTEEN
Virginia Regiment will not attend the
Charleston Exposition, 80 the Alexandris
Light Infantry has abandoned the trip to
that city.
The steam launch James s. Douglas, be-
longing TO Mr.. Anthony Smoot, which was
recently on the marine railway here for q
general OveIhsuling, has heeE completed and
is sgsin ready for service.
Capt B. F. Knox sold ct auction today for
M. b. Harlow, trustee, brick house No. 1i16,
situated on the south side Of King street be-
tween Henry and Fayette streets, to Mr.. Jno.
W. EntWisle for $1,000 cash.
There were no cases for trial In the Police
Court this morning. A Wsshingtonisn, who
had left collateral for his appearance to sn.
swer the charge Of contempt of court for
fei!ed the same by failing to appear
Emms RedmaD, an old colored woman,
living IN the alley adjoining Grace Church,
fell in the fire while IN q fit yesterday and
was badly burned about her arm. She was
attended by DR.. Pnrvis end sent to tie Hos.
pital.
A wagon belonging to Garrett & Monroe,
loaded with meIchsn | o. broke down ct the
intersection OF liTd and Cameron streets
yesterday evening. The socident was caused
BY tho two hI0d wheel, collapsing. The
articles wsIe placed 10 another wagon and
carrie to their destination.
Arrangements for tho entertainment to be |
given for the benefit of st. Psul's Church st
It. Pau's Parish Hall, Friday evening, April |
Ii, are nearly complete', and a most attrac- |
tive and OF oyable programme will be offered. |
Some Of tSe best vocslists of the city will help
TO make the entertainment success.
Capt. william Taylor. of the First Mary.
land Regiment, q. A. b., who died in Bati. |
more sunday, had large number OF friends |
and relstives in this city. He was brother. |
in.lsw Of the late William Duncan and the /
late George b. Taylor, and near relative of |
Mr.. James Desne, Of this city. number OF /
his relatives living in this city will attend
The funeral this afternoon. His death was
caused by wounds received during the civil
war.
Mr.. Robert Trsvers will have large sup
ply Of ell kinds Of fresh feb in market tomor-
'oW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09
PERsoNAL.-Mr. William Geary, {

PERsONAL.-Mr. William Gesry, o.
Woodstock, Va, spent yesterday with
relatives In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvia Butts have is.
sued cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Msude Elizabeth, to
Mr.. B. Frederick Dledrich, on Wednes.
day, April %.
Gen. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee and
Miss Ann Lee left louisville on
Monday for visit OF three weeks to
Lieut.. Lee, OF the United States army,
who is DOW stationed at San Antonio,
Tex. Gen. Lee will be present at the
Confederate reunion st Dallas.
Mr.. William Brawner is sick at his
home 90 s)uth Payne street.
Mrs.. jamie Atkinson is critically i'll
tt her bone on south Alfred street.
Miss Mary Hohenstsin has not been
to Birmingham, as stated. bot has re-
t1rned from Baltimore where she has
been visiting relatives.
Mr.. Philip Vogelgessng has sold bis
bakery on Cameron street to Mr.. Julian
Williams, and will remove to Baltimore
where be will live with his daughter.
Mr.. Vogelgessng Ia an old resident.
Back in the ffties be conducted o
bakery on Wolfe street, between Fair
fax and Lee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09

The RIVER. AS had been surmised
the heavy eastsrly winds and rain o.
yesterday produced hi0h tide 10 the
river last night. In some places the
wafer forced its way into Union street.
This morning it almost reached the
same mark. At Fishtown the tide was
over portions OF the wharf. ADD 10 many
places on the Strand IL was LAYING ware
house doors. Much inconvenience has
resulted, but no damage to property
was apparent. There as a semblaDce
Of current 10 the channel and some
DRIFT wood was passing down.
The steamers which arrived up this
morning bad nothing OF interest to re-
port.
A three-masted schooner loaded with
lumber to be used by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company in the construction
OF the new bridge across the Potomac
passed up this morning.
The schooner T. ]. Seward, which
had been unloading salt for Chss. King
& Son and Harry Kirk sailed from W.
A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf for Yeocomico
where she will load lumber for Bait
more.
Two bugeyes are loading lumber ct
the warves for the lower river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09
ForeiRn News.

London, April Glowing 10 the I'LL
oess Of Sir Michael Hicks Beat h
Chancellor OF the exchequer, the intro.
daction Of the budget has been post.
poned till Monday.
London, April 8. - The Manchester
Guardian today prophesies an early
reduction In the price of diamonds and
rubies and hints that the long.souehI
for process Of making these precious
stones has at last been discovered.
Northampton, April 9.-The race for
the mile selling plate OF 103 sovereigus
here today was won by Mszawattse,
with Skeets Martin up. Seven horses
ran. The odds on the winner we're
to1.
Rome, April 9.-The Pope. speaking
10 Cardinal 8, till, today, expressed
his intention of soon issuing an impor-
tapt. .documeDtsshowine the progress
made by catholicism 10 America. The
work will date back little over cen.
fury ago, when Bishop Carroll was con-
secrated the first and only bishop 10
America.
Amsterdam, April 9.--The Boer del.
egstes here say that from the prolonga-
ton of the peace conferences OF acting
President Scbalkbureber and Presijer t
Steyo, it is evident thst the peacs effort
will prove aboftive. II the question is
submitted to former President Kruger,
t1e delegst's say, be will urge con-
tinuation of the war unless the repub-
lies are given independence.
Dresden, April 9-This tY has q
most sensational case OF iDfantiIe de-
prsvity. A boy, 8 years of age, has
oeen arrested, accused OF drowni5g
seven small children by throwing them
into the Elbe.
Sheffield, EGG, April 9.-Au exploe-
ion occurred 10 the Don Foundry here
today, while a number Of men we're en-
gagged in making large cesline. Sew.
enteen men were ipjared, several OF
whom are not tx eo;eG ID covat
BaluWayo, Apnl "a briei mem
orial service for Cecil Rhodes was held
today after the funeral procession
psssed through the streets OF toe town
and left for Msttoppo Hills, where the
body will be IL tered tomorrow.
Venne, April GA disastrous food
occurred at Ostran, MoraViI, todey.
The water poured Iuto mine, 800 feet
deep, sud drowned Is miners.
London, april 9 "A Brussels disp Itch tells
Of sn unpleasant reception accorded King
Leopold at the Belgium capital this after
neon. A croad Of socialists was sstt.
cred at the raj road station. While wait
ing for the train, the King arrived he sue
c-eded in ret ching his automobile, when tho
socialists di;c,veIed him. Waving red q ga,
sn'y surroucced tbs Kings conveyance,
shCu log: Long livs tho republic" and lone
live usiyeIsA sufHg." The King elcsped
from the mob. W To ficuliy. No al:emut
was msde to do him bodily harm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09
Fatal Railroad Accident.

Cleveland. April 1.-TWO men we're
killed aud three injured 10 a wreck on
the Big -Four road in the suburbs
last night. The wreck was caused by
q bad wash-out. The fast mail from
Indianapolis psssed the bridge at $50
o'clock. II was dark aud the rain fell
In torrents, making it impossible for
the engineer and fireman to see farther
than ten feet ahead OF the eoeine. Sud-
denly there was crash and the engine
and three cars were hurled into Gull
~, the engine tearing loose from tie
next Car and turned over, pioning under
IL Fireman McNslly and Engineer Nc
CrstI. The condu, TOR. mail clerk and
baggage master were injured badly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09

DEATH OF A WEALTHY COLOREI
MAN.-Jobn Mckee, the wealthiesl
oolored man In Philadelphia, died 10
that CITY Monday evening, aged sc
years. His estate lie said to be valued
at more than 81 100000. and consists
largely OF real estate, he at one time
being the owner OF more than 1000, 900
acres OF land. Mckee was born in
Alexandria 10 1921, and was identured
as q briekmaker. At 81 years OF age Nc
Kee went to Philadelphia end got en-
poyment 10 livery stable. Later he
entered the service of James Prosser. a
we'll known restaurateur. Then he
married his employers daughter, and
conducted the restaurant until about
1865. Mckee had been buying prop
erty from time to time, and on bis re-
t rsmeut from the restaurant entered
actively 10 the real estate business, buy
ing and selling property for himself.
Mckee 10 1870 organized and was the
colonel OF the Thirteenth Pennsylvania
Regiment, and continued In command
for Two years. Afterward be organized
and was the colonel of the Eighth New
Jersey, another colored regiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09

ARRESTED FOR AssAULT.--Detectivt
Sergeant Peck and Policeman Rowe,
Ia Washington, yesterday morning
took into custody Cortez Simms, Q
negro, thirty five years old, whom they
locked up on the charge OF seriously
asssulting his wife, Kate Slmms. The
alleged assault was committed more
than two weeks ago duriog quarrel
The affair, however, was kept from
the police, and 1t was not until several
days ago, when the womsn's condition
became critical, that they learned of it.
She has been removed to the home "
her mother 10 this city. She is
thought to be suffering from frac-
tured skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. - At the
annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Alexandria Perpetual Building
Fund Association, last night, the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
during the fiscal year: Messrs. Zero
Hill. President; Justus Schneider, Sec
rotary and Treasurer; William P.
Graves. leopold Ruben, Henry Bladder,
J. NJ. Hill, and John T. Harrison.
Board of Directors; Lewis Mex Bell,
William E. Latham aud Daniel Ruben,
Trustees; John d. Normoyle. J. r.
Gator, and Brsxton B. Smith, Examin.
Ing Committee. Six months dividends
were declared as follows: OF the I'd
series, 81 per share; Sd series 81 per
shsce; 4th series 81 .25 per share; 9th ser.
les 80 cents per share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09

FIsH.-The receipt, of fish show an
increase since last report and affairs a.
Fishtown exhibit snimstioD, faint
though it is. Some small lots are ar
irving and the operators on the lower
river are reporting improved condi.
lions. The fish benches in market this
morning showed a psrceptiDle change
Herring were in evidence by the cart
load, while shsd we're much more plen-
tiful than before. The latter are nov
selling from 25c for buck to 6Oe for roe
varieties. Back bass, perch, &C.. are
also more pleu tilul.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.

A conference ofthe democratic mem.
bers of the House was held last night
over the Cuban reciprocity bill, An
adjournment was taken after nearly
three hours discussion without &C ion,
ell resolutions being tabled.
AS the conference progressed 1t be-
came evident that the members we're
30 divided and their views SO widely
divergent that concerted action upon
the measure was impossible. At one
point Representative Underwood pre-.
sented resolut on resolving the con-
ference into caucus, 10 order that its
action might de binding upon all mem.
bers, but this was voted down by
large majority.
Representative Bu.leson OF Texas
presented q resolution declaring In
favor OF opening the entire subject OF
tariff revision in conjunction with the
Cuban reciprocity bill. and Repre-
sentative Sulzer OF New York preser ted
u counter proposition favoriDg the in
crease 10 The reduction from 20 to 80
per cent.
Representa- We Newlands OF Nevada
wanted en amendment adoE ted favor
Ing the annexation of Cuba.
After speeches were made by Repre-
sentatives Richardson of Tennessee,
Swanson, Burleson. Williams, Van.
diver, Robertson, Sulzer, Underwood,
and ttders, the longest being by Repre-
sentative Robertson OF Louisiana, ion.
ploriOg the deDocr. to stand by the
Louisiana cane planter, the conference
adjourned.
This aciion Leaves TIE democrats
free to vots as ey please, and it is
expected Ist laEgs mel ,rity of them
will vote in favor Of the reciprocity
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-09
DEMoCRATIo CoMMITrxE.-Tha al

DEMOCRATIC CoMMITTgE.-The city
democratic commntse at Its meeting
last ni sht decided upon April 10 IS the
date for all democratic candidates to
file their names and deposit their pro
rata share OF the expense OF a primary.
Mr.. Dobie, one OF the candidates for
city sergeant, stated that inasmuch as
the democratic nominees would have
no opposition, primary election should
beldlspensed With. but the suggestion
vas overrnled, although no date was
fixed for the primary.