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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
More Granolithic Pavements.

Mr. E. R. Boyer is engaged in laying
a granolithic pavement III front of W.
f. Creighton's drug store, corner of King
and Royal streets. He will also place a
similar improvement in front of the
premises adjoining on the west on King
street, owned by Mayor Simpson. Mr.
f. Paff has contracted with Mr.. Boyer
for five granolithic pavements in front OF
his property, beginning at the building
occupied by Mr.. George Wise and end
ing with the store next to the corner OF
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20

The funeral of the late Noel B. Bark
ley whose death occurred Friday morn
inc at his home, SIC Princess street, was
held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The services were conducted by Rev. J. p.
stump, pastor of the church, and were
attended by mem bers of the Junior Order
ofUnited Ameri can Mechanics. of (which
ORGANIZATION the deceased was member.
.Tbe interment was made in Bethel
Nametery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Sesauiennial Celebration.

The Grand Master of Masons of Vir-
ginia will attend the Susquiennial in
Philadelphia of the initiation of George
Washington as a Mason, which took
place in the Fredericksburg Lodge
November 4, 1852. The celebration
will be conducted by the Grand Lodge
of Pennsylvania and will take place in
the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia.
The officers of Alexandria Washington
Lodge of this city have been invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Pined Ten Dollars.

A Washingtonian, who gave his name
as John Ellis, was arrested last night by
Officer Griffin for drunken and disorder
" conduct on an electric car Iiils
boarded the car and became impatient
because it did not start as soon as ne
took his seat. He began to curse ana
when expostulated with by the conductor
grew very abusive, expressing his utter
contempt for Alexandria. The Mayor
this morning assessed hin $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
KNIGHTS Templar.

The annual public inspection of Old
Dominion Commandery, Knights Tenn
plar, will take place Wednesday even
ing next. The inspection will be made
by Grand Recorder j. B. Blanks, of
Petersburg, at 4:3O o'clock on Wash
ington street, between King and Prince
streets. At night banquet will be
served in Armory hall. Several distin-
guished Knights Templar are expected
to be present and make speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Reported He was Assaulted.

James Self went to the station house
last night and reported that he had been
assaulted by an unknown colored man
near the Washington and Ohio Rail-
road depot. He said he had been cut
with knife and struck with a stone.
Self was bleeding profusely and later
went to the Alexandra Hospital for
frnafr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Saved
His Boys Life.

81 believe / saved my (nine-year-old)
boys life this winter with Chamberlain
Cough Remedy" says A. NJ. Hoppe, Rio
Creek, Wis. ale was so choked up
with Group that he could not speak. |
gave it to him freely until he vomited
and in short time he was all right. "
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Advent Literature.

Members of the Adventist congrega-
ton which has recently been formed in
this city were stationed in front of most
of the churches yesterday at the close of
the services for the purpose of distribut-
ing literature to the worshippers which
explained the doctrines of the sect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
An October Sunday.

Yesterday was an ideal October sun
,dav The weather was mild and spring
like. and many persons spent most OF
the dav in the streets. More than the
usual number of strangers were In the
city. The churches had large eongrega-
tions at both the morning and evening
services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Look Out For Fever.

Biliousncss and liver disorders at this season
may be prevented by cleansing the system
with DeWitt's Little Early Risers, These
famous little pills do not gripe. They move
the bowels gently, but copiously. and by rea.
son of the tonic properties. give tone and
strength to the glands. For sale by L. 5.
Leadbeater & Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
v,pN FOR sAI,E OR EXCHANGE,

sixty acres, in Fairfax county, Virginia :
Fouy. Room Frame Dwelling and all Eec'
essary outbulidings; orchard; running
stream through place; Is acre. in valuable
timber: II miles to railroad station, 10 miles
from Alexandra. VIII sellat a bargain on
time. Address, 7. L. BAKER, 200 sth street,
n. w. Washington, D. c. octlo 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Death of Mrs. Jackson.

Mrs. Annie Jackson, wife of the late
Samuel Jackson, died Saturday night at
ner residence, 81 Queen street, after a
brief illness. She was 81 years of age,
and is survived by several children. The
funeral will take place tomorrow morn
ing from st. Mary's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Dredging the Potomac,

Reports received at the War Depart
ment indicate that steady progress is be-
ing made in the work of dredging the
bars in the lower Potomac. The dredg-
ing of the lower hard bar at Mattawo-
man shoals was completed last month,
resulting in a channel "A feet deep and
200 feet wide entirely through the shoals.
Dredging operations are at present in
progress at Kettle Bottom shoal,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Stricken With Paralysis.

The many friends and acquaintance
of Mr. Frank J. Power, superintendent
of the Alexandria Water Works, will
regret to learn that he was stricken with
paralysis last night at his home in West
End. He now lies in critical condi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Corporation Court.

Judge J. X. NJ. Norton presiding
James f. Doherty VS.. Henry G.
Chapman, suit for 81, ll3 salary; jury
and verdict for defendant
George A. Arms VS.. Krelol Chemical
Co.; chancery; referred to Harry B..
Cation, special commissioner in chancery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
DIED.

October 18th. at the esidence of her mother,
Mrs. Benson. 81 Queen street, ANNIE, wife
of the late S. +. Jackson, aged 81 years
Funeral from 81. Mary's Church, Tuesday
morning at $50 O'clock. Relatives and friends
Of the family are invited to attend.
MAY her soul rest in peace,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.--For this Sec
ton fair and cooler tonight; Tuesday fair !;
fresh northwesterly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
WANTED.

WANTED.--B0Y Who lives in Alexandria
between Is and IS years odd, must be well
recommended Apply to 5. HARf gagageF
Iansburgh q Bro, 420 9TH street, Washing
ton ID. c. oct-V 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
PERSONAL.

NOTICE. hereby warn the public not
to trust Mrs Herbert in my name, as VIII
not be responsible for any debts contracted by
her. Respectfully,
oct20 II CHAS. r. HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:22 a. m. and sets
5:2O p. m. High water at 1886 a. m. and
1000 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
MARRIED.

George w. Murphy and Nellie Murphy,
both Of Washington, were married yester.
day by Rev. j. II. 5. Ewell, pastor Of
the Methodist Protestant Church, in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20

A called meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary
will be held tomorrow night at $50 O'Clock IN
Lee Camp Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
DRY GOODS.
BROS.
424-426 King Street.
Dress Goods.

We are showing in our Dress Goods
Department many new materials for
fall and winter wear. We ask you to
inspect same and compare prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-20
Remarkable Values In
Blankets, Cloaks, Skirts.

Stylish Ladies' Jackets, in gray,
tan and black, at S3.9S.
Misses Monte Carlo Jackets, at
s4.9S.
Ladies' Monte Carlo Jackets, at
1898.
Atwood White Blankets, 500
value, at S3.9S.
AlI-wool Scarlet Blankets, excel
lent value at $2.9s.
A big 1874 Atwood White Blank
ct for 800.
Heavy Double Blankets, white and
gray, at Ace. 75c, Sl.00 and $l.25.
ladies' Black Mercerized Under
skirts, 5 ruffles, at CSC.
Ladies' Walking Skirts, at $1.69,
Sl.9s, $40 and 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
Wife
DEAD ON
FLOOR.
Fireman McCarlin Had Paid
Two Visits TO His Home
Before Forcing Entrance

sudden death occurred at 13 Bond
street probably yesterday morning. That
II was not discovered before was due to
the supposition that the tenement was
empty for the time being.
Hugh McCartin lives at that place and
is a member Of Hook and Ladder Co. No.
l.
Mr. McCartin went home for his break
fast, yesterday and finding the door lock-
ed. supposed his wife had gone to visit
her sister.
Al noon he returned TO the house and
still finding the door locked, went else
where for dinner expecting 20 ind his
wife home I'm the morning.
There was new lock on the door and
not having a key he could not get the
door open.
At s O'Clock this morning Mr. McCartin
again went home and not seeing any
signs OF his wife about the premises, be-
came suspicious and forced an entrance.
To his horror he found his wife lying
dead on the floor of the kitchen.
Mrs. McCartin had been sitting in a
chair and when stricken slid out of IL TO
the floor.
She was Al years old, quite feshy and
had been complaining for some time OF
heart trouble although IL was not
thought to be OF a serious character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

KILLED BY
DYNAMITE
Between 100 and 200 Killed
When Barracks at Managua,
Nicaragua, Were Destroyed

Managua, Nicaragua. April IA severe
explosion occurred here the night of April
l6. A large two-story barracks, situated
near the lake front and in the centre of
the city, was blown TO fragments. Be-
tween 100 and 200 officers and soldiers
are reported to have been killed and many
soldiers and other persons are reported
to have been injured.
A large number OF houses near the bar
racks. including the National Hotel, the
Central Telegraph Station and the Ma
tional Palace, were damaged or wrecked.
President Zelaya was absent at Masaya
at the time of the explosion. but he hur-
riedly returned TO Managua on horseback.
lie has published a statement, in which
he attributes the disaster to the work of
conspirators. He says that tons OF dyna-
mite. in addition TO a quantity OF powder,
were stored in the barracks.
The actual causes which led 10 the ex-
plosion have not yet been determined
After the first explosion the police no.
titled the terrified people temporarily to
leave the city. as II was thought the burn
ing building still contained dynamite
Large numbers OF people consequently
fed to the subsurbs.
The first explosion was followed by sew
eral minor detonations. supposed to have
been caused by the explosion OF pack
ageSof gunpowder
The people who fed the city are re-
turning today (Sunday). The fragments
of the numerous dead who were not blown
TO atoms are being buried.
The present lowest estimate of the
damage caused by the explosion in
houses furniture. cannon and war mate
rial is 100000 pesos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY,
HarHAwsv ssorHtss
SO suRcess STREET

Our new building r. completed. and Ne
extend a cordial Invitation 20 our friends
and the public TO call and examine H.
We have wnat IL considered BY exprrts
the fncst laundry plant In the country.
and from q sanitary point II perfect.
With QUO present facilities Ne are pre-
pared 20 do a largely Increased business
refuse any work
We solicit your patronage and guar
sntes satisfaction In eyery rseDeoe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
BLUE LAWS
IN FORCE
IN BOSTON
Soda Fountains, Candy Coun-
tsrS and Fruit Stores, Were
Closed Yesterday.

Boston. April 21.-Never before has
Boston been given such vigorous en-
forcement of any law on the statute
books as that given the so-called Blue
laws" or Sunday laws. yesterday. Drug
stores, fruit dealers. bakeries and laun-
dries were the objects Of the police at
tack, and so thoroughly was their work
performed that the amount of tabooed
articles Sold was very Insignificant.
For fear that the order might be Yio-
lated, the police I'm some cases. IL Is said,
resor;ed to the employment of children as
spoilers" and other devices to entrap
the unsuspecting.
From one end OF the city to the other
soda fountains were silent, candy coun-
ters covered and idle. and fruit stores
closed
On the other hand. the hotels did
rush business, as liquor could be sold by
them to patrons ordering food
Druggists. I'm many Instances. had no.
tices prominently displayed upon their
soda fountains calling the attention of
patrons 10 the peculiar condition of af-
fairs. while one Boyiston street soda
fountain was draped in mourning and
bore "a sign. which read
owing TO the unlimited number OF
cranks I'm Boston. no soda or candy will
be sold today"
Others had similar placards. such as
Nothing doing" by order of the po-
lice this fountain Is closed. " Don't ask
for soda or candy. can't sell II. etc.
But even the police did not agree as
TO the Interpretation OF the order. In
the Back Bay district dealers were In
formed that they might sell certain car
donated beverages. on the ground that
they came under the head OF medicine.
while I'm Dorchester even this word was
not recognized as applying TO anything
not ordered by doctors prescription,
and no latitude was allowed whatever.
The enforcement or tn laws caused all
manner OF comments from would-be
purchasers the ma joritv OF which were
strong expressions OF disgust with the
condition OF affairs brought about by the
new and radical departure
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.

There was Just little commotion at
Riverside Saturday afternoon by the cav
ing I'm of the walls OF the Lincoln avenue
sewer when number of Italians who
We're at work In the trench had a very
narrow escape from being killed.
When IL was learned that some Of the
Italians belonged I'm Seekonk and were
employed to do town work.. there was
some talk among the citizens who believe
that voters of the town should be given
the preference over help from out of the
state.
The police are looking for the persons
who decorated the windows of one OF
the merchant. and the many poles in
town with stickers.
1t is reported that papers are out for n
civil suit against Officer West for the
part ne took in the Sheehan affair a few
evenings ago.
Messrs. A. T.. Gilbert and r. L. Gilbert
lwere the guests of Mr.. E G.. Cobb at his
stock farm In Wgland, Mass, yesterday.
nhe visitors were royalty entertained.
The funeral OF OF Willard ]. Barny was
held al o'clock this afternoon. Bucklin
post being in attendance.
The deceased was the father Of young
Barny who died at the Philippines short
time ago.
Health Oficer Mason r. Wood is now
being with the collectors of swill there
being more Of that calling here than In
any other town OF its size IN the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
YOUNG GIRLS
PLACED ON
PROBATION
Eliza Bradford and Annie Hsa|ey
Accused Of Stealing From
Westminster Street Stores.

Ever since last fall the downtown shop
keepers have been annoyed by two little
girls who have persistently stolen small
articles.
Each time they have been detected they
have been let off with reprimands and
threats Of prosecution which have had but
temporary effect.
Last Saturday night they visited Shep-
ards and each stole pin valued at 25
cents
When arrested. the older OF the two
gave Captain Parker seven different
names and addresses and finally said that
she was Eliza Bradford 13 years old.
Her companion was Annie Healy, IL
years old.
They were arraigned before Judge
Sweetland today, each pleading guilty
The Judge was informed that each lit
tie culprit had on a pair~of stolen shoes.
Miss Denehy said that the Bradford
girl was the ringleader and that IL was
best TO take them from their home sur
roundings and separate them.
The Bradford girls mother is alleged to
be aissipated while the Healy girl is
motherless.
The children were placed on probation
until Dec. I'd. The Healy. girl was taken
TO the Prairie Avenue orphanage by Miss
Denehy and the Bradford girl TO relatives
who reside in Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
NOTES FROM THE HkRS0R.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed since last report; -
Arrived-Steamers Chester w. Chaplin.
Hazard: Virginia. Wise. New York
Massachusetts New London City OF
Newport: Robertson. Newport and re-
turn: Bay Queen. Bowen Fall River and
return Tugs Nathan Hale, Joseph
stickney. Schooners Annie Louise. New
York: J.. l.. Hamin. Velsor, New York
l.. Garmmace. Block Island. Parges
Geofge Hughes. W. J. Burlee, Bustle.
Sailcd-Steamer Chester w. Chaplin.
New London. Massachusetts. Virginia.
New York Tugs Joseph Stickney.
Nathan Hale. Standard OIL Company No.
7. Joseph Hughes. Barge Standard oil
Company. 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
The Power of Love.

The following story Is from a recent
English work entitled Blessed BE
Drudgery," by william c. Gannett:
"In a pottery factory here there is a
workman who had one small invalid child
at home lie wrought at his trade with
exemplary fidelity. being always I'm the
shop with the opening OF the day. He
managed. however. To bear each evening
TO the bedside OF his wee lad as he
called him. flower. bit OF ribbon or
FRA agmcnt OF crimson glass-indced, any
thing that would lie out on the white
countorpaup and give color 10 the room.
He was a quiet unsentimental man. but
never went home night without some
thing that would make the wan face
light M with JOY at his return. He never
said 10 a living soul that ne loved that
boy SO much Stll he went on patiently
loving him, and by and by he moved
that whole shop INTO positively real but
unconscious fellowship with him. The
workmen made curious little iars and
cups and painted diminutive pictures
down their sides before they stuck them
in the corners OF the kiln at burning time.
one brought some fruit IN the bulge OF
his anron and another engravings in q
rude scrap book Not one Of them whis-
pered n word but they put them I'm tho
understood al about g.
And believe ~ or not. cvnics. as by
nature YOU viii. but N Is fact that tho
entire pottcrv full % men. OF rather
coarse hber by nature grew auiet as the
months driftod. becoming gentle and
kind: some dropp-d swearing and the
weary look on the natient fellow work
or's face told them beyond mistake that
Inc 1nrvtrHt1fr rtrTrfuv WIZ driving Hrar-
err Every day some ono did piece of
work for him and put n on the sanded
bank 10 drv so that he should come later
and go earlier. 60. when the bell tolled.
and the little coffin came out ~ the lore
~ door rioht around the corner ont ~
sight there stood a hundred stalwart
workingmen from the notterv with their
clean clothes on. most ~ whom gave
half dav's time for tho privilege of taxi
ing part I'm the simple procession. and
following 10 the grave the small burden
of a child whom probably not one had
ever seen"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

The officers and privates AZ Fort rAd-
ans, Newport, are In mourning for the
death OF ON. John Lauder. eth L. s. ar
tillery, which was a particularly sad
event as Lauder died from overstudy In
preparing for an examination for COM
mission as second lieutenant. The board
of examiners gave Lauder a high recon-
mendation. but he came back 90 the fort
a very sick man. lie grew steadily worse
and died within "a hours of the issue OF
his dearly-prlzed commission. Lauder
long ago attracted the attention OF his SUI
periors as n good soldier lie was with
his battery at the storming Of San Juan
Hill. His comrades at Fort Adams. who de-
lighted IN his success. have raised fund
20 pay his funeral expenses. Twenty OF
them will take his body 10 hts old home
IN Indiana, where Il will be buried
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
THIRD LEVEE
Held by King Edward at ST.
James PaIacs.

London aprtt fixing fsdwurrt f1rfr hts
third icvee today at ST. James palace.
to which he proceeded. for tho first time.
from Buckingham palace. The public
took full advantage of the greater possi-
bilities of viewing the procession afforded
by the longer route
The levee was moderately attended. The
United States ambassador. Joseph NJ.
Choate. and the Other Numbers OF the
United States embassy were among the
diplomats present Otherwise. no Ameri-
cans were presented TO his majesty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
OPPOSITION WITHDRAWN

Ballston. y. v. April 2i-The Village
trustees today withdrew opposition TO the
Hudson Valley Railway company and
cleared away the barbados erected on
Railway employees a once began to set
poles aud string trolley wires over the
FaIlston tesminal tracks The Sckenec-
tady city company remains quiet under
tho injunction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
ENTHUSIASTIC
Reception TO Prssidsnt-EIsct
Palma at Gibara.

New York. April 2l.-Gen. Thomas Es-
trada Palma. president-elect of the Gu
ban RepiibMc. who arrived on the steam
er Admiral Farragut from Old Point Com
fort, Va, was greeted. says Gibara,
Cuba, dispatch with great enthusiasm.
Gibara's population OF 5000 was augment
ed by as many more who came from all
parts of the island from Havana to San
tiago.
When the steamer anchored in Glbara
harbor a salute OF 21 guns greeted Gen.
Palma. His face frightened at the scene
before him How different was his return
to Cuba.
He left In chains and came back with
his path literally strewn with roses. In
the harbor every craft flew the flag of
Cuba libre and the Stars and Stripes. Old
friends who had known Gen. Palma in
the ten years war and had shared with
him the hsrdships and sufferings of many
campaigns, came on board and embraced
him. Many were I'm tears.
The vessel was soon crowded with MEM
bers or committees, representing clueS.
After a quarter OF an hour OF informal
talk Gen Palma and his party were taken
ashore In launch II was when he put
his foot on the pier that the pent UP en-
thusiasm Of his compstriots borke forth
In earnest. There were rounds OF cheers
by the natives as they crowded around
their president-elect.
Arches had been built across every
street which led to the city hall. Not
house I'm all Gibara was without decora-
ton In some form From every one few
the flag OF Cuba and from almost as many
were displayed the flag OF the United
States, while the red and yellow colors OF
Spain were conspicuous on the Spanish
houses. The Spaniards joined I'm the well
come.
A procession. headed by a detachment
of the Tenth L. s. cavalry, commanded
by Lieut. Hart and made up OF local civic
societies, school children and women.
proceeded with the Palma party 10 the
City Hall
Gen. Palma sat with barred head, bow
ing I'm response to the cheers.
The ceremonies at the City Hall con-
sisted OF speech making by the mayor.
members Of the council, Gen. Palma and
Gonzales de Quesada. Gen. Palma will re-
sumo his journey this evening.