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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-08
RAILROADS AND STATE
Development

The basis of all prosperity is pro-
duction. In Nevada under the pecu
liar conditions which exist, silver and
gold mining is the priary industry,
with agriculture secondary. But as
productive industry is, in marked de-
gree, dependent upon transportation
facilities. In many cases the natural
resources of State or region can
not be developed at all without ad-
equate facilities for transporting sup
plies, products and people either by
land or water. A mountain of pure
gold at the north pole would be ut
terly valueless, because there would
be no way of mining it or getting the
product to the worlds markets. So
in the early days of the settlement
of what was then the west" in the
'"od States, the agricultural pro-
Un.> small va,ue becausa i,
uucts were Z. - market than
cost more to get them we're
they would bring after they
there.
When mineral deposits are found
in out-of-the-way places it is only the
richest of the ores that can be work
ed at first, because Of excessive trans
portation charges. Whether the ores
are to be carried out for treatment,
or supplies necessary for their re-
duction on the ground are to be
brought in, the cost is enormous, and
none but the highest grades of ore
will stand it. In all mining districts
grade is a comparative term when
applied to ores. Under some condit-
ions ore containg hundred dollars
to the ton is low grade" while un-
der other conditions twenty-five dol.
lar ore is high grade" 1t all depends
on the facilities for working the ores
and chief among these facilities IS
the element of transportation.
Where there are no natural water
ways we must necessarily depend up
on railroads. TIC arrangements of
these roads has, in many cases, been
characterized by grave abuses. New
ada has suffered much from them
There has been unjust discrimination
in the rates of fares and freights, and
unwarrantable intermeddling with
our. political affairs. In these respects
it is matter for earnest self-congra
tulation that during recent years
there has been a marked change for
the better. 1t is to be hoped that the
change referred to is but beginning
and tnat henceforth there may be a
cordial cooperation between the rail.
roads and the people of the State in
all things pertaining to its Industrial
development. In these matters there
is no conflict Of interest, for coop
Grafton without friction will insure to
the best interests Of all.
Some are of the opinion that the
last Legislature should have been q
little more radical in it's treatment
of the railroad question, and possibly
lHcEc Is SOuc AOTCc III Tic view. QUILL
1t is hardly to be questioned that the
intentions of the Legislature were
good, and that the failure to act
more vigorously was owing to the
fear that it would check the railroad
construction in the State The"
yitally ess~--' - g
....lal for its progressiv
and permanent prosperity. Take Tn
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-08

Carson City, New, April 14,1903.
J. T. Lloyd has purchased my in
terest in the Howard & Lloyd ranch
Ormsby county, New. All bills and
moneys due Howard & Lloyd should
be paid to Mr.. Lloyd. who has assum-
ed to pay all debts due by Howard
& Lloyd.
r. E. Howard 2w
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-08

that great camp is praying for the ad-
vent Of the iron horse The construc-
ton of a railroad connecting Tonopah
with the outside world will be Of In.
caicuable benefit not anly to that
camp, but to the entire State And
the same is true with reference to
many other districts.
Even more important. perhaps, will
be the construction of one or more
new lines across the State. These
will open up large area Of virgin
territory. they will, in themselves, be
a very large addition to our tangible
and taxable wealth, and they will
create a competition in freight AMI
passenger traffic that cannot fail to
be Of vast benefit to our people.
The members of the Legislature
saw all of these things looming upon
the broad horizon of future POSSIBLE
tiles, and undoubtedly many of them
felt that, situated as we were, it
would be unwise to raise questions
which might retard railroad construc-
IN and materially check the pro-
u the State. Perhaps these
gress o. title too strongly de-
lears were = be that as it
terrant of action Blu. ..,.
may, the motive was un. -.
good, for all must admit tn.--
whatever their abuses may be the
more railroads we have in Nevada
the better it will be for the. State.
We should do everything in reason
to encourage their construction, ana
after they are constructed treat them
Justly and insist upon their treating
the people the same. That is the prin-
ciple which should now govern In
this State, for we certainly need all
the railroads we can get and as soon
as we can get them.-Journal.
.Ii,!!,lH;iik
+: According to Chief Hydrographer
Hayes, the United States employs
Seventy-five men in the state of New.
ada at present in geological survey
ing, and will add to that force 125
more in couple weeks. At present
most of the work is being done in
Churchill county.
John Gallery Of Reno has been
bound over to appear before the
U. S. Grand jury on a charge Of sell
ing whiskey to Indians J. g. Brown
ing has also been arrested on a stu
+, liar charge.
The President seems to be much
more afraid that the people will hurt
what he calls the good trusts than he
is that the bad trusts will injure the
people.
! AS rule the newspapers that howl
the loudest about "yeliow Journalism
are the newspapers that are 'scooped'
with regularity by the competitors
they denounce.
II Mr.. Morgan still thinks that the
list of tariff protected articles is
large he might secure a compramiss
with the people on a basis fb~4
moves steel product. 80
us+ rom the dutifu
), Al. Karge has returned from hi
: trip up the valley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Police Commissioners.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Police Commissioners was held last
night Mayor Simpson presided and
Commissioners Hill, Lawler and Graham
were present. ,
After Mr.. Lawler, the secretary, had
read the proceedings of thelast meeting,
he stated that he had communicated
with Chief Webster, according to in
struotions. in reference to his intentions,
he having been absent from his post for
several months, and read letter from
the chief in which the latter stated that
his vacation had been more prolonged
than he had contemplated, and that he
would resume his duties on the 10th
instant.
The Mayor stated that the chief, IN
accord with the statement in his com.
munication, had resumed his position on
the date named.
1t was agreed that the members of the
police force be required to procure tol
use during the night time in winter
months overcoats of uniform color ano
pattern on which buttons similar tC
those on the coats worn in the day time
must be placed.
No further business appearing, an IN
terchange of opinion on sundry matters
followed, and after having been in ses
sion about half an hour the boar
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Jr. o. u. A. M.

The annual convention of the state
Council. Junior Order United American
Mechanics. came to an end at Newport
News Yesterday with big oyster roast
At Backroe Beach. The delegates re-
turned to the city late in the afternoon,
and most of them left on the $3.50 tram
for their homes. Yesterday officers
were elected, and Danville was decided
upon as the next place ofmeeting. The
officers follow: State councillor, Charles
w. Todd, Norfolk vice State councillor,
w. X. Griffith, Alexandria State secre-
tary, Thomas b. Ivy, Petersburg state
treasurer. G. w. Kinsey, Richmond !;
State conductor, c. r. Fellows, New
port News warden, George II. Duke,
Eastern Shore; inside sentinel, J. F..
Sharpley, Greenaekville; outside sentl-
mel. C. E. Warthall, Danville. The
next session will be held in Danville IN
October, 1904. The reports for the year
showed a gratifng increase in the order
throughout the entire state, both numen'
cally and financially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

There we're no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning.
The government yachts Restless and
Hornet arrived yesterday from Norfolk
and anchored off the city
A woodpecker, bird which seldom
visits cities. was seen this morning in
the northern part of the city.
The Ladies' Confederate Bazaar Asso-
citation will meet at Lee Camp Hall to-
morrow night at 1880 o'clock.
Alexandria Council, Junior Order of
Mechanics, participated in an oyster
supper at the New Hotel Rammel last
night.
w. B. DuIany has sold to Spencer
Arthur Parker house and lot on the
south side of Queen street, between
Washington and st. Asapb.
The Right Rev. Leighton Coleman.
D. D., Bishop of Delaware, preached an
interesting sermon before large con-
gregation in Grace Church, last night.
An engine and two cars of a G. & 0.
freight train were derailed at Orange
Tuesday night. Traffic on the road was
interrupted several hours by the acci-
dent.
The attention of parents is again called
to the dangerous pastime of little boys
who adjourn to Union street after the
close Of the schools and jump on moving
freight trains.
A guy wire fell at the intersection of
King and Fairfax streets this morning.
A piece of iron weighing several pounds
was attached to one end of it, and this
SWING about twenty feet across the
street, narrowly missing Mr.. LIMOS
Fisher, who was passing at the time.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Reuben Beazley, of
Caroline county, and Sallie Paskel, of
Moorefeld, w. Va; Ray H. Williams
ard Ernie Frye, both Of LOvettsyille !
Milton L. Koontz, of Woodstock, and
Ethel d. Duganne; Leaman Lednan
and Nellie L. Selecman, both Of Deco
guam James Peatross, of Ruther Glen,
and Carrie Wiltshire, Of Fredericksburg ;
Ogle w. Crismond, of King George
county, and Lizzie G. Rawlett, of Alex
andria, and Claude II. Crump, of
Alexandria, and Bessie Davies, Of Fair
fax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Personal.

One of the ZONES of the Capital
where delightful southern hospitality
will prevail the coming season will be
resided over by Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Spencer. Gr. Spencer is president OF the
IA hern Railway, and associated wleh
Nj. J Pierpont Morgan. The Wash
ington home Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer have
selected is on Massachusetts avenue adj
Joining the new house of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas F. Walsh. Mr.. and Mrs.
Spencer have several daughters who are
married and an unmarried son.
Mrs. Van Allen, who became separat-
ed from her maid by the accident on
Long Bridge Sunday night, was subse-
quently guest at the Hotel Rammel.
Rev. J. NJ. Nourse will preach in the
Second Presbyterian Church next Sun
day at the morning and night services
Mrs. Marshall Mccormick and bel
daughter, of Berryyille, are visiting Miss
Mary Johnson on Prince street.
Mrs. Adamson, matron OF the Alex
andria Hospital, has gone to New Yorl
on a ten days vacation.
Mrs. j. r. Smoot, of Nelson county
Miss Rogers, of New York, and Mis-
Bolton, of Charlottesville, are guests OF
Mrs. G. F. Lee, on Duke street.
Mr.. William Kidwell, formerly o
this city, but now of Philadelphia, Is oil
a short visit to friends here.
Mr.. CORTLAND Lukens, Of Fairfax, hal
returned from Roanoke much please'
with what he saw in that city and sur
rounding country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Only n Very Few Published.

It is not possible for the proprietors to
publish more than a few Of the numer-
Gus letters received in praise Of Chamber
aims Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea
Remedy and telling of its remarkable
cures. They come from people in every
walk in life and from every state in the
Union. The following from Mr.. I. W.
Greathouse, of Prattsburg, Ca, speaks
for itself: 81 would have been dead
now but for the use of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
1t cured me of chronic diarrhoea after
several years of suffering. ] can never
say too much in praise of that remedy"
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Death of an Old Resident.

Mr.. Leopold Bendheim, an old and
respected citizen, died at the residence
of his son-in-law, Mr.. Max Fisher, IN
Washington, at 6:l5 o'clock this morn
ing. He had been in ill health for
some time. The deceased was "a years
old. He was born in Hesse-Darmstadt,
Germany, but came to this country in
early life. The deceased located in
Alexandria shortly before the outbreak
OF the civil war and engaged in the
butchering business, continuing in that
occupation until advancing age COM
PEELED him to relinquish it. lie leaves
five children, three sons (among them
Mr.. Charles Bendheim) and two
daughters. The deceased was in every
sense good citizen, and his death VIII
be regretted by his large circle OF friends
and acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Recital.

Miss Mai Greenwich, who is TO be one
of the singers at the recital TO be given
at the Opera House Friday evening"
needs no introduction to The music lovers
of this city. where her beautiful voice has
so often delighted her hearers. she has
a rich soprano voice and her many
friends will avail themselves OF tins
opportunity to hear her. Miss Lucy
Graves will also be heard to good adj
vantage at this recital. She will sing
Gilchrists Heart Delight. Miss
Graves has a most pleasing voice and
her rendition of this song will add
another laurel to her already large
wreath of well deserved praise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Weddings.

Miss Sarah Smith Howard, OF this
CITY. and Mr.. Hugh Milton Caldwell, OF
Washington. were married at 8 o'clock
last night in Christ Church. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Beverly
ID. Tucker, of Norfolk, uncle of the
bride, assisted by Rev. Bergman Green,
a former rector, and Rev. w. j. Nor
ton, present rector of the church. Miss
Ruth Bryant was maid of honor and MIR.
George X. Caldwell was best man.
The bride was given in marriage by her
guardian, Mr. w. A. Jones, OF Berry
Vile. The ushers were Messrs. Arthur
Herbert, r. B. Washington, }: IL.
Franklin and c. S. Z. Burke. The BRIDE
wore white crepe de chine trimmed with
point and Duchess lace with pearl orna-
ments and carried shower bouquet OF
white carnations, and the maid Of honor
wore white liberty silk, trimmed with
lace and carried pink chrysanthemums'
The bride is the daughter Of Mrs. Elean-
or s. Washington Howard, well known
in the circles OF the Daughters CT the
American Revolution, and grand
daughter of the late John Augustine
Washington, of Mt. Vernon. The groom
is from Jefferson county, w. Va, and
holds an important position with the
Southern Railway. A large number OF
friends of the Tide and groom witnessed
the ceremony, after which reception
was held at the residence of the bride $
uncle, Mr.. Lawrence Washington,
which was attended only by the immed-
late relatives and friends of the BRIDE
and groom. Later Mr.. and Mrs. Cald-
we'll left for southern trip.
A pretty wedding took place at s
O'Clock last night at the home of Mr.. j.
w. Hammond, 226 north Fairfax street.
when his daughter, Miss Margaret Ham
mond, became the bride of Mr.. Harry
Hamil Newton, of this city. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. j. III. S.
Ewell, of the Methodist Protestant
Church. The bride was attended by
Miss Irene Petit as maid of honor, and
the groom's best mar was Mr.. Ernest
Pittmau. A reception followed, after
which Mr. and Mrs. Newton left for
Charleston, w. Va, to spend their
honeymoon.
Miss Margaret E. O'Neal, daughter OF
the late l. G. O'Neal, of this city, and
Mr.. Ezra w. Raub, of Washington,
were married Yesterday evening by Rev.
Samuel Grahlin, of Emory NJ. E.
Church, Baltimore, at the residence OF
the brides brother, Mr. JohnL. O'Neal,
S25 Harlem avenue, in the same city.
The bride was dressed in white chiffon
over silk, and carried large bunch OF
chrysanthemums. Miss Matte ONeal
acted as maid of honor and the wedding
march was rendered by Mrs. VIM. |.
O'Neal. The bridal couple left imme-
diately after the ceremony for Washing
ton, where they will reside at 1910 New
Hampshire avenue.
Mr.. Frank n. Kraft and Miss LYDIA
A. Cheshire, both of Del Ray, we're
married at $3.50 o'clock last night at
1912 King street, by Rev. DR.. Norton,
Of Washington. A number Of friends
of the happy couple were present at
the ceremony.
Miss Ida Varney and Mr. John
Gary, both of Alexandria, were married
Yesterday afternoon at the parsonage Of
of Guilford Avenue Methodist Episco-
pal Church in Baltimore, by the pastor,
Rev. James B. Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
The Long Bridge.

The attitude of the War Department
with respect to the temporary closing OF
the Virginia channel of the Potomac at
the Long bridge is indicated in letter
written by General Oliver, acting secre-
tary of war, to the attorneys represent
ing the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Acting Secretary Oliver informed the
attorneys "that while the Secretary of
War has no authority to authorize the
closing to navigation of a navigable
stream, the department will interpose
no objection to the erection OF false work
as proposed, for such reasonable time as
may be absolutely necessary for the re-
pair of the bridge as contemplated, it
being understood that the railroad COM
pany will be liable for any damages that
may be inflicted upon private parties by
he proposed work, and that it
due notice of the closure to be
he public press and by letter
shippers.
.gon way across the bridge was
9 O o'clock yesterday morning,
airy roadway having been con-
Inc uody of Richard Eckart the draw
tender who lost his life in the falling OF
the draw, has not yet been recovered.
In speaking of the blocking OF the
channel of the river and thus putting an
end to traffic by water with Georgetown,
Engineer Smith, of the Pennsylvania,
said yesterday that the channel would be
blocked for about ten days.
Six large schooners and steamer are
hemmed in by the false work over the
channel and they must remain where
they are until the draw is completed.
The work of raising the submerged
tender and car was begun yesterday
morning.
George A Staunton, employed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad in making the
repairs to the bridge, had his right leg
broken in two places Tuesday by the fall
of heavy timber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
oellided With a Schooner.

The steamer Norfolk, of the Norfolk
and Washington line, while on her way
M the river earlythis morning collided
with the schooner James H. Beach,
which was lying at anchor in the stream
off the shipyard. The schooner,s bow
sprit and headgear were carried away
and the port side of the steamer damaged.
Captain Posey, of the Norfolk, was IN
the pilot house at the time. When ne
saw the masts OF the schooner he sig
nailed for fall speed astern, but the
steamer was too close upon the schooner
to avoid a collision. The officers OF the
Norfolk allege that no one was aboard
the schooner nor was any hgh'
hurninU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Railroad Accident.

There was an accident to the Sea-
board Air Line southbound passenger
train last night about fifteen miles from
Alexandria. but nc lives were lost, nor
was anybody injured. 1t became
enormously reported that the north
bound train hat left Richmond at D
O'Clock had been wrecked, with possible
loss of life. The fact is that No. 81,
south bound, ran into siding on which
a freight was standing and crushed
into it. One of the locomotives was
considerably smashed up, but there was
no serious damage. The passengers
were Jared, but not injured. The
track was blocked for four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Blockinx Crossings.

People living south of Wilkes street,
as well as those whose business carried
them in that section of the city, were
subjected to considerable inconvenience
at an early hour this morning by the
blocking of half dozen crossings by a
iopg train of cars which had stalled.
The crossings, tits alleged, were blocked
Sor half an hour and people were COM
PEELED TO walk from Alfred to Fairfax
'-----+- - "-'"- 10 get into the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Presbyterian Church Notes.

The recent meeting of the Synod OF
Baltimore in Washington was interest
ing throughout Rev. ]. NJ: Nourse, OF
Alexandria county, was reelected clerk
for the next two years. Mr.. Nourse has
held the position for the past seven
wears. The Synod OF Baltimore embraces
churches of Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia. -.
The meeting of the Presbytery OF
Washington at Manassas few days ago
was also interesting. The reurlng
moderator, Rev j. W. Hutchinson
preached very forcible sermon. Rev.
DIR. j. Z. Hammer was elected modera-
tor for the ensuing six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Sudden Death of Mr.. Champe Walker

The many friends and acquaintance
of Mr. Champe Walker, a well-known
and popular citizen, were shocked TO
learn of his sudden death about eleven
o clock last night. The deceased was IN
the Elks Cafe, southeast corner OF Prince
and ROYAL streets, when death overlook
him, and was sitting at table III CONVEX
sation with some of his friends. With
out any premonitions he was taken sud
denly i'll and leaned heavily against Mr..
Claude Lennon, who was seated next to
him. Mr.. Lennon, supposing he was
engaged in pleasantly, force him into an
uprieht position when he saw Mr.
Walker was in critical state. DIR. Jones
was summoned, but by the time the latter
arrived he was dead. Apoplexy was the
cause of his death. Mr. Walker was
born in Upperville, Fauquier county,
about 40 years ago, and came to this city
before reaching his majority. He was
at first employed as a clerk by Mr.. John
A. Marshall and subsequently by the
late James Smith when the latter conduct
ed business at the foot of Fayette alley
Sometime after he was an attache of the
Washington and Alexandria Ferry Com
many. and later was a clerk in Mr.. W.
M. Reardon's Office. Recently he had
held a position in the transportation de-
partment of the Washington-Southern
Railway. He and Mr.. r w. Wenze
were the proprietors of the Elks Cafe
Mr.. Walker for long time was regis
trar of the Fourth ward Hew a membe
of Alexandria Lodge Of Elks. The de
ceased was courteous and esteemed
citizen and his death will be learne'
with regret by a host of his friends an
acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
Thrown from a Buggy.

Miss LAURA Cole, of Fairfax county,
was thrown from buggy near Cameron
run on the Little River turnpike yester-
day evening and seriously injured. Miss
Cole had been to this city with young
lady friend and they were returning
home when the accident occurred, which
was causediby the breaking Of a trace
causing the shafts to drop. This fright
ened the horse, causing it to run away
with the result given above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
The New Bank.

Those interested in the organization
of new national bank and trust COM
nany in Alexandria held another con-
ference at the Office Of the G. G.
smoot & Sons Co. last night and
talked over various matters relating to
the enterprise. No definite action was
taken. however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
sharps and Flats.

On account of the non-receipt of scores
the meetingof ''Sharps ana Flats" which
was to have held this evening has been
postponed until Monday, October ~, at
the same time and place-Peabody Hall
at 7:45 p. In.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-22
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system set the
liver to action, remove the bile, clear the com
plexion. cure headache and leaves good taste
In the mouth The famous little pills for do
ing such work pleasantly and eiectually are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Bob Moore OF
Lafayette Ind, says: "All other pills ! have
used gripe and sicken, while DeWitl's Little
Early Risers are simply perfect" Sold by all
druggists.