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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Senator Money at Davidson.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Davidson College, N. c., March 1S-
Dr.. Henry Louis Smith has secured from
Senator Money. of Mississippi, an ac-
ceptance of the invitation to deliver the
commencement address at Davidson He
is among the ablest of the Senator's and
is an eloquent and forcible speaker, as
well as a talented LAWYER
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

of storms and freshets The fish nets in
the river have been lost repeatedly and
twice there has not been net in the
river. Shad are running light and the
local dealers are highly disappointed at
the outcome and the prospects.
The old Bell building will be torn
down next week to make way for the
new three-story, thirty room hotel.
S. r. Fowle & Son viii begin at once
to erect two stores and a handsome Ma
tional Bank building on their Main
street property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Little Felix Zollicoffer Dead.
Especial to News and Observer. ,

Weldon, n. c., March 18.-Felix Zolli-
Golfer, the little son of DR.. and Mrs. D. B.
Zollicoffer died here last night of rneu-
monia. The remains were laid to rest at
halt past three o'clock this afternoon.
Bishop Cheshire preached a fine sermon
at Grace church here Sunday night.
Some of Weldon's citizens are again
agitating the question of public bridge
here over the Roanoke, but there appears
to be a strong opposition amcng a good
many to the plans proposed.
A lively little snow storm ragged here
this morning for about half an hour and
the local weather prophets say the fruit
is killed There was ice in the buds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Wilmington Baseball.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Wilmington, n. c.. March 1S.-With
Col Walker Taylor as chairman a COM
mittee is actively at work for subscrip-
tions to the State Baseball League %
Iut Wilmington in. The matter will re
decided in a few days with the outlook
is excellent and the club will be managed
by Mr.. Edgar Bear.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
New Jail For Robson.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Lumberton, N. c., March 18.-A fine
Jail is to be built for Robson county and
a committee, consisting of County Attor-
ney A. w. Mclean. Mr.. e. K Proctor.
Jr., and Mr.. R. d. Caldwell. of Lumber
ton are to have plans prepared and in
vite bids. The Jail is to cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
WANTED D B HILL TO SPEAK.
Wake Forest Literary Societies After Him. 1t
is 'On to Charleston /"

Especial to the News and Observer0
Wake Forest, N. c., March 1S.-The
literary societies of Wake Forest are
trying to obtain the consent of Senator
David B. Hill to deliver the commence
ment address before the societies.
There is much interest taken here in
the Charleston Exposition, especially
since the Exposition number of the News
and Observer. and q number of the stu
dents expect to visit it during Easter
week. A special car is being talked of.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Electric Light Plant Sold.

Especial to the, News and Observer
Shelby, N. c., March 1S.-Today the
electric light plant, which has been shut
down for two months, was sold by the
creditors to McMurry & Miller, who will
start it at once and give good lights to
the town
The plant was sold some time ago un-
der execution and bought by the credi-
tors, who sold it today for four thou
sand dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
earch For Calvin Jones Continues
Especial to News and Observer

Suffolk, Va, March 18-The where
abouts of Calvin Jones is still a deep
mystery, his friends are greatly alarmed
over his absence, as this is the eighth
day since he was last seen. The Elks at
meeting last night appointed a commit
tee to make diligent search, with power
to draw on the treasury for all needed
funds. short while ago he told some of
his friends that if they missed him they
Would either find him in South Africa or
the Philippines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Salisbury Canning Factory.

Especial to the News and Observer
Salisbury, N. c.. March 1S.-Machinery
and cans for new canning factory have
been ordered. With $4,000 paid up cap
ital a company has been organized in
which are Messrs M. L. Bean, d. Z.
Arey, S. F. Lord and James Moyle. The
company will can all fruits and vege-
tables and will be ready for this years
crc9
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
LIBERALS GAIN a VICTORY.
And Fighting on the Isthmus is Expected to
Follow.
(Ry the Associated Presg. J

Washington. March lS.-secretary Long
has received. the following cablegram
from Commander Rodgers, OF the gunboat
Marietta, dated Colon today
Liberal army has gained victory
Rebels have possession Of country west
OF Panama. Fighting expected on the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19

honor of the Senator. l was character
izing the amendment, not the Senator"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
ARGUMENT is BEGUN.

Mr.. Mcmillan made the first speech
He began by saying ne was sick with
fever, that his associates had agreed he
should open, that the solemnity of the oc-
oasion appalled, him, that though con-
scious of weakness he was never more
desirous Of cratorical powers. Continuing
he said: Your decision, gentlemen, is
important not only to the defendant and
to justice, but the eyes of Pasquotank
county are upon you. The eyes of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Suspected of Being a Pickpocket.

A negro about fifty years OF age was
arrested by Officers Roberts and Allen
ON an electric car from Mount Vernon
Yesterday evening on suspicion of being
a pickpocket. He gave his name as
LEVEL Lee, and his home as in Loudoun
county. John Riley, a cigarmaker OF
this city, informed the officers that he
had caught negro trying to pick his
pocket on car about to leave Mount
Vernon. He made an outcry, he said,
but the negro jumped off and boarded a
car which was following. When the
car on which Lee was riding arrived at
the intersection of King and Royal
streets tie negro was pointed out by
Riley, but he saw the officers waiting, and
jumped off on the opposite side. He was
soon overhauld, however, when lady,
who was a passenger on the car, reported
that she had been relieved of a belt
breach, which she valued very highly,
and identified Lee as having stood be-
hind her on the tri p. When the negro
was searched blackjack was found in
his pocket, but no iewelry. The woman
who claimed to have been robbed gave
her name as Miss Carrie Wiltby, OF
Pennsylvania. She stated that she
would be unable to appear against the
suspect. The Mayor this morning fined
Lee $50 for carrying the blackjack and
dismissed the charge urged against him
of picking pockets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Grand ANN Men in the City.

The scenes on the streets today have
been but repetition of those of yester-
day. The boats have been crowded all
day as well as the steam and electric
trains. King street has been alive with
members Of the G. A. r., their wives
and daughters as well with hundreds of
others who have availed themselves of
the cheap transportation to Washington.
Some former Alexandrians who had not
visited their native home for third of a
century are here. Electric trains crowd
ed to OVERLOOKING have passed up and
down the streets all day, and King and
Royal street have been crowded with
white and colored boys scrambling for
nickels thrown from the car windows by
the visitors. The schools were closed
and all government employees were given
holiday. Many Alexandrians went to
Washington to witness the parade and
visit the public buildings. The weather
has been all that could have been de-
sired. The old soldiers are still taking
much interest in visiting places here
which were familiar spots to them in
war times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42Oto 42G Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, d. {.
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The Mayor disposed of several minor
cases in the Police Court this morning.
At an early hour this morning a defective
hue caused the inmates of the residence at the
southeast corner of Duke and Washington
streets to suppose the house was on fire. No
general alarm was sounded, but there was con-
siderable alarm in the neighborhood until the
cause of the smoke was ascertained.
Deputy Collector Of Customs Geo. A. Now
llnd was detailed by the treasury department
this morning 10 ascertain the number Of pas
sengers carried on the ferry steamers from
this city in order TO see that there was no
overcrowding.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington patent
attorneys, report the grant this~yeek of the
following patents: James w. Johnson, OF
Northyicw, dumping wagon, and }. T..
Breach, of Churchland, horse shoe (non-
interfcring).
The fall opening of the millinery store
Miss Louise Aitcheson, 420 King street, yes
terday attracted large number of people.
A very attractive display of hats of the latest
creations as shown.
4 horse attached to wagon belonging to
Mr.. r. +. Burroughs collapsed at the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad freight depot late
yesterday evening, aud had 10 be killed. -
George Mason Council, Royal Arcanum,
last night held its first meeting in its new
lodge room in Sarepta Hall. After the bust
ness session was over smoker Was held.
Mr.. Abraham KILLER died at his home, 6l5
Prince street, last night from paralysis. The
deceased was the father Of Mrs. A. T.. Sprowl.
He was native of Nanticoke, Pa.
A colored man fell from Washington
brewery wagon on north Fayette street this
morning and was painfully injured
4 marriage license was issued in Washing
ton Yesterday TO Thomas Kinney and Alberta
NJ. White, both of Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Sinking of a Schooner.

The two-masted schooner Father and
Son. said to be owned by parties in
Washington, is lying on her side in
about ten feet of water on the flats on
the Virginia side of the river short dis
lance above llount Vernon. Both
masts of the schooner are showing above
the water and it will be comparatively
easy matter to ia;se her. The vessel
sprang leak a day or two ago and filled
90 fast that her crew had TO leave her
without moving any of their property
She was built at Newtown, Md, IN 1871
and has been employed on the Potomac
river for many wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Washouts on the R., F. & P. R. R.

Washouts and high water along the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad have caused the delay of all
trains operated over. that line during
the past two or three days. The tracks
are still covered with the high water
between Milford and Woods Lane, and
all trains reaching Alexandria have been
run over the Chesapeake and Ohio and
the Southern Railways. The Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac trains were
run over the Chesapeake and Chic from
boswell to Orange, and from there they
were brought to this city over the
Southern Railway. The tracks OF the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
were almost submerged in the vicinity
of Quantco. The repairs have now
been made and trains are being run over
the road as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Personal.

Miss Nellie johnson is visiting friends
| in Newport News, Phoebus and old
Point, Va
Mr. Thomas KimbaIl is visiting his
old home.
Chief Pettey is confined to bis home
by sickness
Messrs. Peyton Ballenger and Eugene
Rogers, of the Southern Railway, will
resign their positions and accept others
in Bloomington, H., where Mr.. J. NJ.
Duncan is now employed.
DIR. ID. j. Kulun and Mr.. John
Mcdonnell are visiting friends in this
city.
Mr.. Thos. B. Hudson, now of Lynch
burg, is spending few days in town.
Mr.. Charles Taylor, formerly of this city,
but now of Atlanta, is on visit 10 ms OLD
home-the first time in 30 years.
Mrs Marga ct Hartshorne, formerly OF lex
andria but now of Strasburg. Va, is visiting
Mrs. c. w. Fleet on north Columbus street;
Ex-Councilman John ii. Strider and his
brotber-in-Iaw. Mr. Alexander Kerkhan, are
visiting their old home.
Hon. John F. Rixey has made his appoint
mems for speaking in the counties OF the
Eighth district during the present month.
He spoke at Gordonsville yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Opera House.

A new version of "Peck's Bad Boy
will be presented tomorrow at the Opera
House, which will be pleasing diver
sion from the old comedy. The cast in
cudes Miss Lottie Dryer, the natural
born bad boy; Mr.. George Barlow, for
the part of Schultz the grocer; Joe
Mack, Ed. Dwyer, Charles and Nettle
Belldown, Bessie Tyler. Fay Temple,
Maud Mowson. The musical part OF
the performance will be under the di-
rection of Mr.. Herman Strauss. One OF
the leading musical features is a short
travesty on Florodora, which is conceded
to be one of the prettiest scenes ON the
stage this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Trains Besieged.

The neighborhood of King and Royal
streets has been besieged by hordes OF
boys. white and colored, during the past
few DAYS, and every train that comes
along is surrounded by the urchins who
scramble for nickels aud pennies thrown
from the windows by passengers. AS
soon as train gets in sight they take
their stand and by the time the wheels
cease to move the boys climb on the
platforms and up to the windows for the
purpose of enticing the occupants to toss
ont their coins. The scramble for them
affords considerable diversion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Charged with Incendiarism.

James (alias Barney Richards and
E-aest (alia7 Ba59 Mills were before
tle Mayor this morning charged with
attempting to set fire to The building oc-
cupied by Mr.. James Kelley as a saloon
situated on uppeg Duke street, near the
Stone Bridge The evidence against
Richards was positive, but that against
Mills was by no means clear, and the
former was sent on TO the grand jury
(. and his alleged accomplish discharged.
Mr.. James Garvey conducts the saloon
for Mr.. Kelley and sleeps in the build
ing. He testified that Richards and
Mills entered his saloon shortly after
ten O'Clock and drank beer Suspecting
that the men were accommodating for
the purpose of committing felonious
act, he left the saloon in charge of two
friends and proceeded to Mr.. kelley's
saloon on King street, where he pro-
cured gun and pistol. He had re-
turned but short time when Richards
and Mills were plainly seen by the glare
of the electric light to proceed to
south window of the saloon, light
bunch of oiled waste and threw it into
the house. Mr.. Garvey and those with
him fred several shots at the would-be
incendiaries as they fed across the
meadow. The other witnesses positively
identified Richards, one asserting that
he saw him strike match and ignite
the waste. Only Mr.. Garvey recog
nized Mills, and several young men
testified of his whereabouts at the time
Of the attempt to fire the house. Off
GERS, however, averred that they saw
Richards, Mills and another man on
the streets at different hours of the
night, and elrly morning hours. Lieut.
enant Smith and Officers Belts, Griffin,
Carney and Lyles made the arrests and
they were quick to repair to the scene
when the pistol shots were heard. This
is the third attempt that has been made
in the past few weeks TO set fire to Mr..
Kelley's saloon, and in the absence OF
any known motive on the part of the
incendaries many sensational specula-
tions are the result. After the trial
Ollie Rodier, was also sent on to the
grand jury as an accomplice of Richards.
he having confessed TO Officer Garvey
and Lyles that he was with Richards
when the waste was ignited and that he
gave him the match with which to do it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Election of officers.

The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Methodist Protestant Church elected the
following officers last night to serve for
the ensuing six months: President,
Lambert d. Sullivan; Vice President Mrs
Emma Hantzmon; Secretary, Mrs. Ellie
Germond; Corresponding Secretary, Miss
Mary A. Penn; Treasurer, Mrs. jamie
f. Glasgow, Librarian, Roger Sullivan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Driver Exonerated.

Coroner hewitt yesterday afternoon
held an inquest over the remains of John
Scott, of Ballston, Va, who was run
over by team on the Aqueduct bridge
during the boat races Monday, and who
died later at the Emergency Hospital in
Washington. Tascoe Robinson, colored,
who had been in custody since the ac-
cident, was released, the jury returning
verdict of accidental death, exonerat-
ing the negro driver from all blame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Registration.

The total number of persons who had
registered in the Third ward when the
polls closed last night was: White 562,,
colored "a. In the Fourth ward 1853
white and 40 colored voters had regis
tered when the books were closed last
night. The registration in this ward
will close tonight and all who fail to
have their names placed on the books
by that time will be compelled to wait a
year for another opportunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
The Boy Failed to Return.

A few minutes before one Of the ferry
boats left Washington for this city yes
terday evening a colored woman who
was in company with colored man be-
came suddenly indisposed. A colored
youth who was nearby offered his SER
vices to procure something for her i'm
aod;ate relief The woman's companion
cave the boy five-dollar bill from which
Pc was TO make the purchase and both
he and the woman awaited patiently the
hov's return. The time for the boat
~ leave the dock having arrived II
moved away without the boy
Attention is directed to the auction sale o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Saved
His Boys Life.

81 believe | saved my (nine-yeH-old)
BOYS life this winter with Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy" says A. NJ. Hoppe, Rio
Creek, Wis. ''Ie 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. q"
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Oct. S.-The stock market
opened today with a decided improvement in
the temper of speculation. After the first
half hour realizing sales caused some trans
actions and the market is still somewhat UNI
certain owing to lack of complete confidence
in the monetary outlook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE KING
STREET PROPERTY, NOS.


All and 4l9.
By virtue Of deed Of trust dated Septem-
Der 3, 1901, and recorded in deed book, NO.
AZ, page 200, one of the land records of Alex
andria city, the undersigned, the trustee
named therein, at the request Of the creditor
thereby secured, will offer for sale. at
public auction, in front of the premises
Nos Az and 419 King street, Alexandria,
Virginia, on
SATURDAY, November 5, 1902.
at about u o'clock NJ, the REAL ESTATE
described in and conveyed by the said deed.
Beginning at the west line of nine feet alley
on the north side of King street Ia feet
inches east of Pitt street, and running thence
west with King street % feet; thence north
parallel TO Pitt street 100 feet, more or less
thence east parallel TO King street % feet to
the west line of said alley, and thence south
with the line Of said alley 1870 feet, more or
less, to King street, with the use of said alley
AMI all easements and appurtenances there
unto belonging.
Terms of Sale: s., 800 cash, aud the, resi-
due OF the purchase money in two equal pay
ments at six and twelve months, bearing In
terest evidenced by notes and secured by a
deed Of trust on the property.
CHARLES b. MARSHALL, trustee. :
octS I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
PROPOSALS.

Alexandria, Oct. s, 1902.
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received up
to Monday, October IL, at 7:30 o'clock p. NJ.
forfurnishing ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
CORDS, more or less, of merchantable OAK
WOOD, to be delivered to the poor ofthe city
as ordered and in quantities no greater than
one-quarter (4) of cord:
The wood is to be delivered during the
period from the LIST of December, 1902, to the
ID OF March, 1908.
Bids should be addressed to the undersign-
ed, and will be opened at the Auditors Office
on Monday, October 10, 1902, at 1880 o'clock
p. NJ.
The committee reserve the right to reject
any and all bids. and upon any failure of the
contractor to give satisfaction to cancel the
contract
BY order Of the Committee on Poor.
J. R.::N. CURTIN, Chairman.
oct2 AZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Look Out For Fever.

Biliousness and liver disorders at this season
NAV 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 ard
strength to the glands. For sale by f. ;,
Leadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
PROPERTY ON KING, PRINCE AND
WOLFE STREETS. ALIEN
ANnDTi Virginia
NlRGINIl

The undersigned, by virtue Of a decree rem
dered in the suit Of William f. Barton against
Fannie b. Belts and others, depending in the
Circuit Court Of the city of Alexandria, will
offer for sale at public auction in front of the
premises, Nos. 4l6 and ilS King street, Alex
andria, Virginia, on
SATURDAY,
the sth day of November, 1902
At about II NJ, the following pieces of
real estate in Alexandria. Va.
No TWO HOUSES and LOTS, Nos. 4l6
and AIS King street, beginning on the south
side of King street 1913 feet inches west of
ROYAL street and running thence south paral-
lei to Royal street 176 feet inches; thence
west parallel to King street 80 feet 1Oi inches;
thence northwardly l76 feet inches TO King
street and thence east on King street 30 feet
10l inches to the beginning and all appur.
tenances.
No. 2. HOUSE and LOT beginning on the
north side of Wolfe street 70 feet west of Lee
street and running west on Wolfe street II
feet thence north "a feet; thence east II feet,
and thence south 81 feet to Wolfe street the
point of beginning, and all appurtenances'
No. 205 Wolfe street.
No 3. HOUSE and LOT, beginning
on the north side of Wolfe street
So feet west Of Lee street and running
west on Wolfe street II feet; thence north ~
feet: thence east II feet, and thence south 81
feet to Wolfe street the point of beginning
No. 207 Wolfe street.
No. 4. HOUSE and LOT, beginning
on the north side of Prince street lbs
feet west of Union street, and run
ming thence west on Prince street 20 feet
thence north 50 feet; thence east 20 feet, and
thence south SO feet TO Prince street the point
of beginning and all appurtenances. No. ii;
| Prince street,
Terms Of sale: One third cash, and the
residue in two equal payments at nine and
eighteen months; the deferred payment bear
ing interest, endorsed by the notes Of th'
purchaser and to be secured by retention o
the title of property or by deed of trus
thereon. J. X. NJ. NORTON,
JOHN VI. JOHNSON,
Commissioners Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-08
Swan Bros.
424-426 King Street.
SALE.

We offer for five days only Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, special sale, at
about COST PRICES Of staple housekeeping supplies,
such as Table Linens, Nuslins, Bolster Cases, Pillow
Cases, Sheetings, White Bed Spreads, Ready-lTade
Sheets. Linen Towels Towelings, Bed Tickings, &c.
This sale is for five days only and should be of great
Importance to house keepers, boarding houses and
hotels. The special prices follows: