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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The directors of the Reading Com
panys today declared a dividend Of one
half per cent. on second preferred stock
of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad.
This is the first time dividend has
been declared on the stock.
A young mulatto woman, we'll dressed
aud beiewelled, made determined e.
fort to shoot William j. Britten, a
PENNSYLVANIA railroad ticket agent, IN
the waiting room of the Market street
station, in Newark, n. j., this morning
At n meeting of the sausage makers union
at Chicago last night general strike IN the
stock yards tomorrow was declared unless an
ultmatum demanding wage increase OF
twenty-five cents day is granted. A STRIKE
will affect all parts ofthe country.
Richard T. Crane, multi-millionaire o.
seventy, was married in Chicago yesterday 70
| Miss Emily Hutchinson, woman undel
thirty. Mr.. Crane settled $i,OOO,OOo on III
bride before the ceremony.
1t is stated in indianapolis that if the re
publican national convention tenders thu
! yice-presdential nomination to Senator Far
banks he will accept it.
Two schooners, the Sarah J. Lee and Il
Unique, have Just started from Providence
K. L.. upon an ocean race Of 5000 miles l
Bravo, {. V. |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
U. D. @.

At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Seventeenth Virginia Regiment Chapter
U. D. c., which was held last evening
in Lee Camp Hall, a resolution OF
respect from Mary Gusts Lee Chapter
was received and several notes oil
sympathy which the chapter appreciates.
There was a great deal ofbusiness before
the meeting and delegates were instruct
ed to the Norfolk convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Pardoned.

Ollie Rodier, who was sentenced to ten
months confinement in Jail for being
ore OF the parties who attempted to set
fire. to james Kelly's saloon, near the
Stone bridge, some time ago, has been
hardened bv Governor Montague. The
Eorernor's action was based upon the
statement Of DR.. Gibson, the jail physl-
cian which was to the effect that Rodier' s
health had become impaired during his
confinement. Barney Richards, who
was an accessory to the attempted incen-
diarisn. was sentenced to serve year.
He is still in Jail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
The Killing of Conductor swartz.

A coroner's jury yesterday investigated
the accident in which James Swartz, OF
Alexandris, was killed and Alfred
Ridgely Barley received fatal injuries
in an end-on collision at the entrance to
the navy yard tunnel of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad in Washington. The
iury returned verdict that Swartz, the
conductor who lost his life in the smash
up. was responsible for the accident.
The funeral of Conductor Swartz took
place this afern )on and interment was
at this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
improvements on King Street.

The vitrifed brick roadway on King
street has brought other improvements,
many granolithic pavements having
been laid, new windows placed in stores,
and buildings rendered more modern.
In few days time the entire sidewalk
on the south side of the street from
ROYAL to Pitt will be uniform (all grano-
ithic), while on the opposite side OF the
street but one brick sidewalk exists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
The pnrposed Gates.

Since the objection Of residents in
.ho neicbborhood several weeks ago, no
further attempts have been made by
the Washington Southern Railway
Company to place gates at King and
Henry. Cameron and Henry and Cam
eron and Favette streets. Part OF the
material for these safeguards is now pied
At the latter point The railway o'hclal'
here say they have no idea what meas
nre are to be taken in order to carry
ont the law of the City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Fatally Scalded,

Mr.. Jesse Lehew, at one time tram
dispatcher of the Southern Railway IN
this city, was scalded in railroad ac-
cident at Brunswick, Ga, last Tuesday
and his death followed. The deceased
was a brother of Mr.. George Lehew,
ticket agent of the Southern Railway IN
this city. His many friends and &C
quaintances will hear of his death with
much regret
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
The Newspaper Mouthpiece.

A merchant tells Printers Ink that
he has found from experience how much
louder and more far-reaching is shouting
through the columns of good news
paper than through the mouths OF sales
men. "Where the salesman reaches
one person, who may or may not be i'll
terested, the newspaper reaches thou
sands -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system, set the
liver 70 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 efectualiy are
DeWit;'s Little Early Risers. Bob Moore OF
Lafayette, Ind, says "All other pills have
used grippe and scken, while DeWltts Lutte
Early Risers are simply perfect" Sold by al
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Concert.

Mr. Leo Wheat gave concert at the
onera House last night forthe benefit OF
the endowment fund Of the Episcopal
renditions were artistic and were greatly
enioyed by the audience. During the
evening Prof Willoughby Reed, oil the
Seminary. read several selections anu
was heartily applauded. The piano "seo '
on the occasion, and which was Veis
sweet toned instrument, was Klpul'
loaned by Messrs. Sanders 4 Stayma"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

SPICY TEsTIMoNY.-Mrs. Agnes W.
Hughes, whose husband, Rupert Hughes,
the playwright and author, is suing for
divorce. on redirect examination, yes
terday, in New York, introduced some
spicy testimony about her husband She
!, as asked if she had ever seen him kiss
Mrs. James, and declared that she had
seen him kiss nearly every woman who
ever came to the house to see her. She
also declared that when their baby was
about three years old her husband took
Sc out of the child's bank and never
paid it back. In her testimony yester,,
day Mrs. Hughes denied that she had
had improper relations with any of the
eight correspondents named in the suit,
but admitted that she had kissed Cap
tain Lemly and Robert j. Grant in the
presence of her husband and her parents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Tomorrow, Friday,
REMNANT DAY.

A varied collection Of remnants will be
found here tomorrow-and ct a very little ex-
penditure Of money. Busy selling among the
dress goods goods and silks has caused the
remnants to collect more rapidly than ever.
There are waist, skirt and children's dress
he sorts that are so popular this season.
bargains will be offered all over the store.
The weeks odd lots, broken assortments, one.
of.a-kind things, short lengths-remnants of
whatever kind, added to the extraordinary
values that have been secured by our corps OF
buyers-afiord most unusual buying oppor-
tunities for tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

Complaint is made OF the foul cona',
ton of the alley in the square oonhueI !,
by Wilkes, GibbOn, Fairfax and koyai
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

WEATHER PRoBABIuTIEs.-For this sec
ton rain tonight and Friday; fresh easteriy
xpindq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:1S a. m. and seis
5 &c p. M. High water at 200 a. H. anu
1899 o. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

Only one remedy in the world that will at
once stop itchiness of the skin in any part OF
the body. DOan's Ointment. AT any drug
store. 80 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

A MEETING OF POST F, T. P. A., will
~ be held at New Hotel Rammel sAlpN.s
DAY. October II, at P. NJ. Business OF
importance full attendance is requested
By order of the President
X. NJ. GRAHAM, Secretary.
oct15 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
ROOMS.

Furnished or unfinished rooms, neat and
clean, with or without board. ,-
Mrs. H. JOHNSTON,
oct13 Sts 1901 Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-A completely furnished
/ FRONT ROOM, with or without board,
in strictly private family of adults. Refer
ences exchanged. Apply at 2lO north
Washington street 0ctl5 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
FOR SALE.

LOT 26xl22 fe, inches OH st. Asaph
s.-@.t between King and Cameron streets.
Apply to MISS GRAHAM, 5lS Prince st'ee;t.
octi5 Tvs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
COMPETING OARSWEV STAMPED.
New York BAY Regatta Postponed After
Two Spectacular Races.

The New York Bay Regatta Association
made an attempt TO hold its initial regatta
on the Kill Won Kull yesterday, but the inclem-
ent weather made the enthusiastic oars
men quit after a couple OF events had been
rowPd The course. a mile long. was a mass
of seething foam from the wind with more
fury added by the passing tugs and tows.
A very eXcLt nG feature was the Single ri ~.
Eight men start, d, ard before they had pulled
a hundred Yards Their boats were full of
water; but they kept pegglng away until
every man. boat and ALI. sank. In front
of La Tourcttc House ono fellow towed
his boat ashore and emptied it, after
which he got into his seat and started
for the finish But by this time the launch
photographer had taken the others aboard
and the race was called OF Only one crew,
the Crescent r G.. finished in the junior
four barge, The Rossdales and Hudsons were
swamped and their boats were DANA gad
Tho remainder of the programme will be
rOwed on sept ~
Junior Four Barge -Wo11, by Crescent Rowing
Club, with G.. Vettc bow ". Lynn. :? Joseph FL
liott. o. s. Hackctt. stroke; J. Pattensnde, cox
swain. Hudson Boat Club and R0Sedale Boat Club
Swamped. Time. minutes 81 seconds.
Intermediate Double Glg--Won by Staten Island
p. c., with o, T. Johnson. bow II. G. Scrymser.
stroke. Lone Star awamped. Time, rs minutes
10 seconds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
WIFE GETS NJ SB4NDS TRADE.
starts a Rival Grocery. After Raw. ard
says shell Drive Him out

II sidents Of the Bergen section Of Jersey
City are laughing at what they call "a IL cry
grocers war" The participants are James
Hamilton and his wife Amelia. Their
groceries are at 0s4 and 67s Grand street.
Until Monday last the couple sold gro
ceries in harmony at 6s4, and occupied two
rooms behind the store, On Monday
Mrs. Hamilton told her husband that she
proposed to rent three rooms Oh the second
floor Of the house. Hamilton said he could
not afford IL. They quarrciled and Mrs.
Hamilton announced that The business
and marital partnership between them
was Al an end.
Then she rented the store at 87S, bought
goods on credit and opened rival grocery
The affair did not become known out side
Of their immediate neighborhood until
Friday when Hamilton advertised that he
would not stand for any debts his wife
might contract.
Mrs. Hamilton gave notice Yesterday
that she was abundantly able to pay. She
also cent word to all the Gust omcrs who had
traded with her and her husband that she
was prepared to sell goods al cut rates and
give longer credit than her husband could
afford. She said that she had already
secured about az of these customers
and hoped soon 10 drive her husband out
of business or to another part of town.
Hamilton was still doing business at the
old stand last right. but he seemed not to
I've in very pleasant mood.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
MAGELSSEN ATTACKED BEFORE.
Assaults at Beirut Said to Have Been In
spired by Jealousy.
Sptcta. Cable Despatch TO TIRE ST.:

.Sptctd, Cable Despatch TO THE sun.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, via Philppopois. Aug.
79.-The report that Mr.. Magels sen, the
American Vice-Consul at Beirut, Syria, had
been killed is not true. He was not injured
by the shot of the would-De assassin. 1t is
reported that the motive for the attempt
on the life of the Vice-C Consul was one Of
private revenge inspired by jealousy about
a woman.
Mr.. Magelssen, who is a bachelor was
attacked by four men u month ago, and
for the same reason, it is said, but he then
managed, owing to his personal strength,
10 escape urscathed.
The outskirts Of Beirut are VIGOROUSLY
unsafe, even in broad daylight, Recently
a noted smuggler was seen in the centre
OF the town holding pistol to the head
of the driver of cart. When the Turkish
quarter was reached he shot the driver in
the back and then drove over him, although
the driver was still alive This outrage
was committed at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing on the principal thoroughfare Of the
town and was witnessed by many persons,
The Vail, despite complaints, made no effort
to arrest the cuprt.
Minister Leishman probably will insist
upon the dismissal of the Vail because Of this
recent attempt on the life Of Mr.. Magelssen,
The Wallis dismissal frequently has been
demanded by the representatives of other
Powers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
NEW POPE NOT CONTENT.
Feels the Loss OF His Liberty and Disllkes
Ceremony.
.specfal cable Despatch to Tar 81

SpeCt0I CuOe DhSpuIH ~ Ahh OWN
LONDON, Aug 29.-Many stories are
being told about the dislike Of etiquette
and ceremony Of the new Pope, Plus X :.
A prelate who knows him we'll says that
for an unostentatious. simple head Of the
Church the Aclat of being prisoner does
not make up for his loss OF liberty. This
Clergyman says;
From present indications l should not
say that he would hold out long. He hates
etiquette, does not like being surrounded by
guards or having to eat alone and drive
In a certain carriage. The other day he
ordered an open carriage. closed one
came, because the Pope must not drive
in any other. He said to me contidentiaily
the other day: I know how Samson felt w
The Paris Figaro points out that the
Pope was a French subject for at least
few hours He was born at Riesse, Venetia,
which was coded in 1859 by the Emperor
of Austria TO Napoleon Ill, who trans
ferred it to Italy. During the interval of
the two treaties the Pope as other Vene-
tians, we're French subjects.
The Pope is credited with having said
recently Il have always made 1t a point
to read the daily papers, but just now
I am refrnining from doing so. The first
thing essential for me is to collect my ideas. '
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
CORBETT WILL FIGHT AGAIN.
Ex-ChampiOn Says 20 In Letter 10 u
Frlen(i-His Plans

1t is not at all likely that Jim Corbett will
stick to his determination not TO fight again
judging from letter which has been re-
ceiyed from, him by his friend and former
defeat by jim Jeffries. Corbett said that he
was through with the game for good. and h4
change OF mind at this moment comes as
surprise. The eS-champion writes:
Il have thought the matter over about
quitting the ring forever. but the fact that
d 80 my ye aS Ssa as Sss s not
over, am always on the lookout for OPP
portunites. and If chance for a fight pre-
consider it, My long spell Of training has
done me a world Of good l feel as good.
il not better, than when ! was champion.
good hours and the effects are worth the
task. | do not intend to let this condition
escape me and | will continue training every
fighting Jeifries again, that is out of the qucs-
ton. The public does not realize what a
great fighter he is Fred, he Is clever, strong
be many moons. ] think. before some one
comes along, to drop him: And don't let
any one fool you about Jefiries He is,
may say about him; In each hand he carries
tremendous punch and it is almost impos-
IN MY asht with Jenries was a hard one and
as long as did the best could am satisfied
One thing it proved is that am still popular
WIN Lut DOSS. Wherever j nave nttn lnhN
far I have found new friends. That goes
to show what good IL is to a man who tries
his best and fails. Jeffries hurt me more than
some folks suppose. For three nights after
the fght I was so sore that could not lie
down, l will be in New York in two weeks
the Worlds Fair and there is a fine chance
for both Of us to make money. ! may tour
the country with Jefiries. but that matter
wants to fight me. Well, may have some
thing to say about that when l come to New
York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
CONSUL MAGELssEN's FIGHT.
Miss Barber. a Returned Missionary, Tells
OF an Attack Made on Hin by Robbers.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Aug. 29.-Miss Alice Barber,
daughter of Royal c. Barber of this city,
who has just returned from Beirut, Syria,
after eighteen years spent in the Presby-
terrain Missionary College Of that city.
was we'll acquainted with American Vice.
Consul Magelssen. Miss Barber and Mr..
Mauelssen attended the same church, the
Anglo American. Of which DR.. Macke, the
Scotch theologian, is pastor, the Vice
Consul's pew being lust across the aisle
from hers.
Il knew him more particularly in a bust
ness way" said Miss Barber. "Mr. Magels-
sen being remarkably energetic in looking
after the interest of Americans in the mob
ridden city He. called formally at the
school where l was teaching, and l have
often met him while dining out. He was
not particularly interested in the mission
work, however. He was a great sports
man and an expert tennis player. Tennis
and football are the two great games in
Beirut.
Il remember that he was attacked at
o'clock one afternoon by some rowdes
while on his way across the sands to the
main town. Ras- Beirut, or that part Of the
city situated on the cape or headlands,
il separated from the city proper by lanes
npiuoicu WIN 'uo iVNR'., ny Wv
Consul took the short cut through the
hedges and acre ~ the sands, when three
men sprang up and attacked him. One
seized his watch and chain. while another
knocked him down. After hard fight he
managed to recover his property. and his
a. asisailants fled.
after that the missionaries in the build
go ings on the cape demanded better pro-
lection, and the authorities put up tent
in which the Turkish soldiers sat and
smoked | never saw them doing anything
else
After a while it got so it was hardly
safe for the tutors of the CO llcge TO be- out
after night unprotected. The city IL in "A
state Of turmoil all the time. Rows and
mobs In the streets are of daily occurrence,
and people have been assassinated within
= block OF our school. The Armenians in
the city were all registered and close watch
was kept to see that no harm came to them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30

from the wrecks In Bristol Channel, and
which is called for the sake of distinction
river coal and has probably been under
water for considerably more than ten years.
This last coal ia In the form OF rounded
boulders and sone portions are covered
with barnacles
In value OF raising steam and actual
working results, in which these Goals
were tested, they came out In this order!
First, river coal; second, coal that had
been ten years under water; third.
fresh coal, and fourth coal that had been
three years under water. Comparing their
values with Welsh coal, river coal was
per cent. better, and coal that had been
ten years under water Is better. Coal
that had been three years under water had
lost 10 per cent. of its working power
The oldest coal gave the best results In
steam raising, prompt and sustained nre'
and ideal consumption per square foot.
But. as in practice, 1t is not likely
that coal will be stored FOR more than three
years, the broad working conclusion Is
deduced that coal can be stored
from two to three years under water with
a loss of not more than per cent OF
its steam value. Mr.. Nhurchward, the
engineer Of the Great Western Railway,
estimates that the loss In stacked coal IL
about 10 per cent. A test Of stacked coal
on the Mersey Railway gave loss OF from
10 to IL per cent. IL kept over a year.
The loss was chiefly in the first year. The
loss is greater also in hot climates. Vice.
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford estimates
it as high az so per cent. occasionally,
Even assuming that the nominal loss in
a hot country is only 20 per cent, 1t
Is Of very great importance to have SUBJ
aqueous storage for naval purposes.
Therefore storage in concrete reservoir
holding, say, a quarter Of a million tons
of coal, would offer the following advan-
tages; Its certain cheapness, smaller loss
of power for length of time reasonably
kept, naval store which could be easily
got when needed by pumping out the re-
ervoir, and which could be taken out quick
ly and economically, by means Of CRATES.
The reservoir, being sunken would be less
liable to injury by hostile attack.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
Carpet and Rug Bargains
Extraordinary Reductions AM
n0unced at the Dobson Store,
I@th St. and Sth Ave.

Anyone who anticipates purchasing
floor coverings of any sort this fall will
find it advantageous to promptly take adj
vantage Of the ante-season sale, which
starts tomorrow, at the store Of John
and James Dobson, 14th street and Fifth
avenue, In order TO readjust stocks and
obtain additional room for the new fall
patterns, which will soon be incoming
from their mills, this firm has made sub ,
stantial reductions in price on much Of
the stock now on hand. For example
the best grades of Body Brussels Carpet
sold regularly at sl.iO yard, is reduced
to 971ac. The patterns are desirable
and there is ample to select from, tho
purchaser, not being limited to remnant
or short lengths. A special line of RoyaI
Wilton Rugs size Gxl2 regularly $3.50
value, is cut ten dollars, and these rugs
may he purchased at $3.50. There ar"
also one hundred and twenty-five b"-'
Body Brussels Rugs, size 0Xl2, value s.i
which are being closed out at $3.50. Thu
is clearly the chance of the year t"'
economical buyers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
Dohertys VIII Not Defend Their American
Ch&rDlOnsnip Titles.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 2alt is not likely
that r. +. and II. l.. Doherty. the champion
lawn tennis players Of England and America.
will como back to the United States next
season 10 defend their titles. Mt least shat
ia the statement made by them to-day when
they left Newport for New York. from which
place they will sail on Tuesday for home.
They stated that their principal object in
coming to America was to win the Inter-
national Challenge cup. and having done
40. they will remain at home next season and
defend the same. as 1t is understood that
American PLAYERS are going abroad 10 chal-
lenge for the trophy,
The Messrs. Dohcrty are very much elnted
over winning the national championships
In both singles and doubles, but according
TO their present Intentions they will next
year let tie title go by default In order TO
win the cup which goes with the champion
ship In singles, II. L. Doherty would have
to win II three times, and he is now satisfied
that 1t would be useless to continue to come
to this country to do 80. Both men arc more
than elated over the manner In which they
he been received here
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-30
ZIONIST CONGRESS CLOSES.
Several New Members Added TO the Bust
ness Committee.

Special Cable Despatch to THE sun.
BASEL, Swift zerl@nd, Aug. 20. - Two
thousand persons attended the closing
session Of the Zionist congress. 1t was
decided that in future 200 Jewish voting
delegates should attend the sessions in
stead of 100 as at present.
A grant of $4OO was made for national
library at Jerusalem.
The number OF members Of the bust
ness committee was increased TO fifty.
Among these will be, for England, j. Cowen,
j. l.. Greenberg and Sir F. Monte fore;
America, Prof Gotthel and Messrs. De Haas
and Meyer of New York, Zolottkoff and
Horisch of Chicago and Wise Of Portland
A subcommittee will be appointed by
DR.. Herzl, the president, to meet at Vienna.
The congress closed with cheers for Zion
ism and DR.. Herzl.