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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
MEDICINAL.
IN ALEXANDRIA
Every Claim is Backed by
Local Testimony.

If the reader wants stronger proof than the
following statement and experience of resi-
dent of Alexandria what can il be?
Charles N. Ranch, broom manufacturer,
corner of Queen and Fairfax streets, residence
223 north Royal street, says: III the
heavy lifting incurred at my calling
was not the primary cause of backache
and kidney complaint, attacks of which oc-
Cured during three years. it certainly greatly
aggravated them. quit the occupation and
commenced broom making. Although this
was easier on the back, the work being
lighter. the aching still continued. Some
times it was so severe that ] could scarcely
stand it. In time distressing sensation OF
the kidney secretioDs was both annoying and
painful. | was under the care Of leading
physicians, some of whose treatment helped
transitorily, but none permanently. Deciding
to use Doan's Kidney Pills | went to r.. ..
I.eadbeater & Sons drug store for Dox.
Without being able to positively state that
they have gone to the root Of kidney com
plaint and thoroughly eradicated it, the treat
ment forces me to say this remedy is certainly
a specific for the kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. \.
sole agents for the United States. Remember
the name Doan's and take no other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Arrested for Wifebeating.

About 6 O'Clock yesterday evening
Officer Lyles heard cries of distress
coming from house occupied by Thomas
Gibson, cOlored, on upper King street,
and hurried to the scene. Gibson saw
him coming and barricaded the front
door. The negro subsequently appeared
at window to take view of the sur
roundings when the officer caught him
by the collar and drew him through the
window bringing with him the lower part
of the sash. Gibson's wife was bleeding
from blow on the nose. She was sent
to the office Of a physician for treatment
and Gibson was locked up. Gibson was
brought before the Mayor this morning
and fined 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
His Last Hope Realized.

From the Sentinel, Gebo, Mont
In the first opening Of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor of this paper
was among the many seekers after
fortune who made the big race one fine
day in April. During his travelling
about and afterwards his camping upon
his claim, he encountered much bad
water, which, together with the severe
heat, gave him very severe diarrhoea
which it seemed almost impossible to
check, and along in June the case be-
came so bad he expected to die. One
day one of his neighbors brought him
one small bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as last
hope. A big dose was given him while
he was rolling about on the ground in
great agony, and in few minutes the
dose was repeated. The good effect OF
the medicine was soon noticed and with
in an hour the patient was taking his
first sound sleep for fortnight. That
one little bottle worked a complete cure,
and he cannot help but feel grateful.
The season for bowel disorders being at
hand suggests this item. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
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Left for Richmond.

About dozen members OF the Alex
andria Light Infantry who could no. DC
located Tuesday evening when the COM ,, J.
mand was ordered to Richmond lel' iaSs
night fer-that city. Captain hing' s a.
stated Yesterday, had telegraphed lor
them and all members who were 10 tne
c;tv we're notified and responded to the
coli Carlton A. Padgett, one OF the
c;tv Ietter-carriers and member Of the
Alexandria Light Infantry and who isper-
farming his duties at the postofice, was
excused from going to Richmond. Inter
est is still centered in Richmond, and
affairs in that city afford the main sub
iect of conversation. Richmond papers
are sold on the streets, and while they
contain no later information than that
printed in other papers, they cause many
to suppose they are extras and as there
is natural desire to learn all that is
going on, some copies are disposed OF.
The special dispatch published every
afternoon in the Gazette is anxiously
awaited by the great majority of Alex
andrians, as that contains the true situa-
ton in a succinct form.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A marriage license was Issued In
Washington yesterday to Alexander
Drummond, formerly of this city, aid
Eta G.. Haines, of Anacostia, ID. c.
1t is said that one OF the largest interests in
the new American National Bank is owned
by Mr.. Joseph f. Willard, lieutenant-gover,
nor of Virginia and one Of the largest real
estate owners in Washington. The fact that
Senator Elkins is also interested in the bank
and that he is one of the projectors of the Old
Dominion and Great Falls Electric Railway
Company has led to the surmise that there is
probably more or less of an alliance between
Lieut.. Gov. Willard and Senator Elkins for
business purposes.
Three cows were taken up astray in the
city yesterday. Their owners subsequently
appeared. left collateral and the animals were
turned over TO them The collateral was for
feited. no one appearing in the Police Court
this morning TO answer the charge Of allow
ing the animals to stray through the streets.
Messrs. Wheat and Kennedy yesterday
filled an order from Columbus, Ohio for eight
barrels of kreto. The product is to be used
In the State institutions.
A game Of baseball was played between the
Braddock Heights and the Holy Name So
ciety this morning. The former won by a
score of IS to IA.
Between 10 and II o'clock this morning a
drunken colored woman attracted consider.
able attention on Duke street, between Alfred
and Patrick.
A granolithic pavement is to be placed in
front of Tacket, Baker & Co.'S. dry goods
store, northeast corner Of King and Pitt streets.
The schooner John McGinnis, which re-
Gently brought load Of sand to the Old Do
minion Glass Works, sailed today.
1.-The Two Resurrections' will be the sub
ject tonight at the Search Light Gospel Tent,
corner Columbus and Queen streets.
A horse found at large was taken up by
Officer Beach today, but was later turned
over TO its owner.
A meeting Of the Confederate Veterans
Bazaar Association will be held tonight at
1880 o'clock. in Lee Camp Hall.
Capt. Tally Fowkes has purchased from
the Baltimore owner the schooner w. ii.
Mcguire.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give his usual Friday
night crab feast tonight at his restaurant, foo
Of King street.
Mr.. J. Lee Lash will give crab feast a
his restaurant, 4O4 north Fairfax street
tonight.
Clam soup, Ice; fried clans, SOC dozen
deyiled crabs, l0c; soft she'll crabs, Toe, anc
vegetable soup &c, every day at c. Ill. Zlm
merman's. m-w-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Mount Vernon Avenue.

Mr. II. b. Harlow, one of the dele
gates to the Virginia Board of Trade
from Alexandria, in his endorsement of
the jamestown Exposition at the con-
vention Tuesday, outlined a plan that
ne has been agitating for several years.
Mr.. Harlow has in mind magnificent
boulevard, the finest in the world, from
the national capital to Washington
tomb at Mount Vernon. In Mr.. Har-
lows plan this splendid avenue is to be
divided into reservations, one for each
State and Territory of the Union. These
reservations are to be decided to the va
rious States they represent without con-
dition, except that the Commonwealth
are to pledge themselves to keep their
allotments in perfect condition forever
The reservation upon which Washing
toms tomb stands, the last resting place
of Virginia's greatest son, is to be given
10 the Old Dominion, to be sacred ground
and forever kept lovingly.-[Norfolk
Landmark.
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Perry Prospects.

A conference was held in Washington
Yesterday by representatives of the
business community of this city and the
members of the Washington and Alex
andria Ferry Company at which it was
decided to re-estabish the ferry line be-
tween the two cities at the earliest
possible moment. The directors OF the
ferry company announced that they
have obtained options on two frst-class
ferryboats, which they expect to pur-
chase as soon as possible. One of these
is double-end steam propeller OF late
model and said to be one of the best
boats used for ferry purposes. The
directors also stated that it is their in
tention to begin running one of the boats
not later than July 10. The old
Columbia, recently destroyed by fire,
and whose hull was raised by the
Merritt Wrecking Company, will be
sent to Baltimore, Nd, where it will be
rebuilt by the Goodall Boat Company, of
that city. The above will be read with
much satisfaction by the entire COM
munity, especially by those representing
the mercantile interests, whose trade has
been seriously handicapped since the
burning of the steamer Columbia and the
closing of the ferry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Renairs Needed on Strand.

1t has been suggested several times OF
late that some movement should be
instituted for improving the roadway
on the Strand from King street south.
There are several depressions especially
on the square between King and Prince
streets in which lakes are formed during
heavy rains on high tides. The work
could be done at comparatively small
cost, as the roadway merely needs rails
ing in which oyster shells or other suita-
bic material could be used. During
high tide Wednesday morning the water
entered Prince street and flooded the
roadway within few yards of Union
street. When it receded il left quag-
mire through which vehicles were COM
PEELED to pass. The city has jurisdiction
of this portion of the street, having as
sumed it over twenty years ago after the
old unsightly dock had been filled. by
some concerted action the city could re-
pair this portion of Prince street and
people who own property AUDITING on the
river front could reclaim the roadway
at a small outlay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Chased Woman with Knife.

Officers Lyles and Roberts yesterday
arrested a colored man named Horace
Twyman charged with disOrderly con-
duct and fighting. This morning he
was fined $40. Last Tuesday evening
people on Patrick street, between King
and Prince, saw colored woman named
Ida Bushrod running from Twyman,
who was following her closely and call
ing to her to stop. The woman kept on
and entered the alley on the east side OF
the street, when Twyman pulled a
pruning knife from his pocket and
followed her into the alley. The woman
managed to escape from him, There
was every reason to suppose Twymani
was bent on committing felony, and
Officers Lyles and Roberts hearing OF the
incident succeeded in identifying and
arresting the negro. The woman could
not be found. 1t is said she went to
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Plaintiff Fined.

Eva Baker was arrested this morning
charged with selling liquor without a
license. The charge was urged by a
woman named Lillian North who had
been arrested for disorderly conduct and
abusive language. The latter left So
collateral for her appearance this MORN
ing. but she was not on hand when the
case was called. Later Eva Baker was
brought into court together with the
woman who had made the charge against
her. The witness said she had no recol-
lection of making such charge, nor OF
seeing the woman sell liquor. The ac-
cused was dismissed and the North yo-
man fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Weddings.

81 Paups Church was crowded last
n;obt by the friends of the bride and
groom to witness the marriage of Miss
Sarah Dwight Rathb0ne, daughter of
tbe late Justus Henry Rathbone, the
founder of the order Of Knights of
Pvtbias and Rev. George Wakeman
Andrew, Phi. d., rector of the First
Congregational Church of Dalton, Mass.
The chancel of the church was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T. 7.
Phillips. The bride was beautifully at
tired in white crepe de chine over white
silk. trimmed with duchess lace. She
was attended by Miss Grace Greene, Of
Washington, as maid of honor. Miss
Greene wore white crepe de chine over
white silk, and carried bouquet OF
maidenhair fern and asparagus. Inc
best man was Mr.. Barton, OF Dalton,
Mass. and the ushers were Messrs.
Lewis P. Whitaker, Wallace Mex.
Stowell, Charles II. Bates and Prot.
Charles f. Marvin, of Washington.
The bridal party entered the church to
the strains of the wedding march from
Lohengrin, played by Mr. Sherman
b. Fowler. The bride was given in
marriage by her aunt, Mrs. james y.
Pease, of Germantown, Pa. After the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs Andrews left
for New York, whence they will sail for
England and Wales to spent their
HONEYMOON. A large number of guests
from out of town attended the wedding,
among them former Gov. Murray
Crane. of Massachusetts,. "Wednesday
evening the bride entertained the men,
bers of the bridal party at her apart.
ments at the corner Of Washington and
Duke streets.
The marriage of Miss Estelle Herbert
to Mr.. J. B. Wall, of Washington, took
place Yesterday at the German Lutheran
parsonage. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Daisy L. Herbert, and
the groom by Mr.. Chas. Venable. The
bride wore a travelling suit of navy blue
silk with large hat to match. The
maid of honor was gowned in white
organdie. The bridal couple left the
CITY at 4:l0 for the north. Upon their
return they will reside at 1916 Tenth
street northwest Washington, where they
will be pleased to receive their friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
To Dredge the River.

Acting under instructions from Gen.
Gillespie, chief of engineers, Col. Allen,
the engineer officer in charge of the Po-
tomac river and harbor works, is making
an examination of the channels of the
Potomac river at and below Washington,
with a view to the institution Of any
dredging operations that may be found
necessary in the interests of navigation,
This action was taken at the instance OF
the Commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia and was based upon representa-
lions to them by the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company thatthe river
channel was shoaling to dangerous de-
gree off GiesbOro' Point and also in the
Washington channel opposite the docks
If found to be necessary steps will be
taken at once to dredge the channel to
the proper depth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Unknown CoIored Man Killed.

Benjamin Brown, colored, about
twenty-five years old, and whose home
is thought to be in Lynchburg, was in
stantly killed last night shortly after II
o'clock in the yards of the Southern
Railway in this city. The man had
been seen about the station for several
days, and he had expressed desire to
get to his home in Lynchburg, In at
tempting to board a south-bound freight
train he fell from car and dropped
upon the second track in front of the
shifting engine pulling a number Of
loaded cars. DR.. Purvis, the Coroner,
was notified and he took charge of the
dead mans remains and will endeav or
to locate his friends. The unfortunate
man was literally cut in twain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Corporation Court.
fudge L. C. Barley presiding. I

Judge L. G. Barley presiding
L. Strouse & Co. VS.. T. D. Downey !;
decree confirming sales to all parties ex-
cept to T. d. Downey and continued as
to him; rule issued requiring him to
show cause why exceptions in his case
should not be sustained J. r. Cation ap
pointed special commissioner to convey
property.
Geo. A. Armes VS.. Kretol Chemical
Company decree comforting sale of prop
erty to U. S. Hanks and G. b. Kennedy.
Mr.. c. C. Carlin having declined to
act as counsel for Thomas II. Bland
helm, colored, indicted for the murder
of John Green, also colored, the court
appointed Messrs. L. II. Machen and II.
B. Cation to defend the prisoner and the
case was set for trial on Thursday next,
TulV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. Dempsey have
returned from a visit to their daughter,
Mrs. Carter, in Norfolk.
Master Harvey L. Baker has gone to the
country TO spend his vacation.
Miss Virginia Ficklin, Of Lancaster county,
is visiting at the home of her uncle, Colonel
Theo. II. Ficklin. go
Mrs. Edgar Warfield continues quite Ill at
her home on south Royal street.
Messrs. G. L. Boothe, j. III. Price and
Douglass Stuart, who went to StauntOn to at
tend the wedding of Mr.. C. A. Stuart and
Miss Kathryn Baker, have returned. -,
Mr.. James Il. Martin is i'll with typhoid
fever nj his home on south Lee street.
Messrs. NJ. gB. Harlow and John w. May
have returned from Virginia Beach where
they attended the State Board of Trade
meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Disorderly Negroes.

About twelve O'Clock last night three
colored men and colored woman met
on the northeast corner of Duke and
Alfred streets. A quarrel ensued which
resulted in two Of the men making a
vicious assault on the other. The fe-
male in the meantime cried murder at
the top of her voice which awOke people
living near by and caused some excite
ment. The victim finally succeeded in
extricating himself from his assailants
and went off with the woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
The Weather.

The extraordinary weather which has
prevailed during most of the month OF
June continues. The temperature re-
mains low, the wind holds from the east
with threatening weather and at times
rain. This morning thtre were light
showers. The tide still makes high,
flooding wharyes and portions of the
sfrand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
ST. Johns Success sors.

Several cadets of Old Point Comfort
College in uniform were out today,
visiting points of interest in Alexandria
under the guidance of an Alexandria o.
p. cadet They are students of the
college at Old Point of which Father
Richard L. Carne is chaplain and they,
when drilling handle, the guns and use
the accoutrements of the old st. John 5
cades, so familiar to Alexandrians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
COLORED WAISTS
Lansburgh s Bro,
42O to 42G Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. d.


ANOTHER BIG HOTEL FOR WASHING
ToS.-A plan is on foot to build another
mammoth hotel in Washington on the
site now occupied by the Ebbitt House,
on the corner of Fourteenth and F streets.
Mr.. G. C. Willard, the owner of the
Ebbitt building, vino also owns several
structures on the same book, proposes,
with several local financiers, to erect the
hotel on the site covered on the block
facing F street, between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets. The plans for
the building are to make it one Of the
largest and most modern hotels in this
country. As there is lease on the Eb-
bitt House, which has three years yet to
run, definite plans may be delayed unless
arrangement can be made to void the un-
expired lease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Appointment.

Mr.. X. P. w. Garnet was today APP
pointed clerk Of the U. S. Court in this
city and U. S. Commissioner to. gil the
vacancy caused by the death of Mr.. j.
S. Fowler. Mr.. Garnett will qualify
the first ofthe week before Judge Wad-
dill in Richmond. Mr.. George w.
Hawxburst, of Falls Church, was a ap.
plicant for the office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Ladies and Children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot stand
thartics, etc., are invited to try the famous
Little Early Risers. They are different from
all other pills. They do not purge the system,
Even double dose will not gripe, weaken.
or sicken many people call them the Easy
Pill. W. Ii. Howell, Houston, Tex, says
nothing better can be used for constipation.
sick headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette,
Ind, says all others grippe and sicken, while
DeWitt's Little Early Risers do their work
well and easy. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater *
Cona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Epworth League Meeting.

The regular monthly literary meeting
of the Epworth League of the Nj. +.
Church South will beheld in the lecture
room Of the church this evening at s
O'Clock. The subject will be an "Imi-
tation Quarterly Conference" which
will be both instructive and entertaining.
All are cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Monetary and Commercial.

New York. June 26.-The stock market
was again afflicted with extreme dulless and
fluctuations were confined to very narrow
fractions. The speculation appears to he a
waiting one, but the tone is well maintained
in spite Of prevailing dizziness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26

WEATHER PBoBABILITIEs.--For this sec
tion unsettled weather with showers tonight
aud probably Saturday variable winds,
mostly light 10 fresh sOutheasterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer or for any length Of time can have
the Gazette mailed to them for ten cents
n week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
LOCAL NEWS.

p Sun rises tomorrow at 4:42 a. M. and sets
7:35 p. IN. High water at 1903 q. m. ana
q 81 n m
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County Court.

Judge J. NJ. Love presiding
Kidwell VS.. Barnes verdict for defen-
liant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26

The steamer Kent was today launched from
she ways at the shipyard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
dividend NOTICE.

First National Bank,
Alexandria, Va. J une %. 1908.
Alta meeting of board of directors held this
day, the semi-annual dividend Of four az per
cent. was declared payable on and after today.
je26 At C. r. HOOFF, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Girls and
Kisses Clothing.

4 1850 ~lObiilAASs
Childrens Light Percale Guimpe Dresses
and sailor suits; sizes to ia.
At $l.0O.
Girls White Lawn Dresses.
Girls White Lawn Dresses, made with deep
yoke, formed Of casters Of fine tucks; the
collar, cuffs and belt are also tucked full
skirt with deep hem all sizes from to IA.
Special Price $l9O Each.
Girls Fine Wash Dresses.
Girls Fine Wash Dresses Of madras, cham
brays, zephyrs and linens, in sizes from to
~ years.
500 for Choice. Reduced from $3.50.
Other Wash Dresses.
Girls Percale Guimpe Dresses, made with
round bertha trimmed with white pique; full
skirt wide hem sizes to IA.
At $l.0O Each
Girls ColOred Bingham Dresses, sailor
style, with large double collar trimmed with
insertion and medallions tie and full sleeves;
full skirt with wide hem, sizes 4 to II.
At 1925 Each.
Girls White Duck
Sailor Dresses,
Bright, fresh, new goods, just arrived:
They are made very full, with deep hem, and
are either all white or trimmed in pink, blue,
black A very stylish suit for girls from to
IA years of age. We offer them at the special
Price,
s1.95 Each, Regular Price, $3.50.
Third foor-New building.
Woodward 6 LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. w.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
DRY GOODS.
Until Further Notice, Store Will Close
at $50 P. III.

Saturday we give special display to Child
ren's Wear for spring aud summer, and have
for tomorrow many offerings that will in
terest mothers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-26
Swan Bros.
424-420 KING STREET.
424-42o KING STREET.
White Wash Goods.

If fully every Department
would considerable the valuable
Our white goods carefully selected from the best New York
houses and bought such quantities enable goods
the most reasonable prices