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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

An ordinance regulating th= .lsta-l- atiOn and maintenance Of Electric
 Wires and Apparatus. Be i- ordained by che Common Council
 of the Town Oi SSagway.
 Section ].
 All electric wires and apparatus no" installed or which may hereat- be installed within the corporate limits Of the t0wu of SSagway shal. he-o install ed and maintained a- Co conform -o the current Rules and Requirements ot the National Board of Fire Under writers for the Installation Of Electric Wiring and Apparatus, or as co have the approval Of the council or such per son or persons as they, in open council may delegate Orelect Co inspect aud ap- prove said electric wires or apparatus.
 Section
 Any and all electric W fires or appara- tus not installed and maintained iu com pliance with Section Ot this ordinance shall be deemed a nuisance and men ace tO life, limb and property, and upon the failure 1f the party or parties own ing or having the same iu custody or charge, after due notice, either co reu- edy or remove said nuisance and men ace. the council may at their discretion cause the same Co be removed and bring action against said party or parties for all costs Of said remOvl. and action, and 10 addition any cersOu who lnstaIs OI maintains, or is lu charge Of any cleo trio wires in violation Oi this ordinance shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemean- or. and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not greater than s-lU. provided that he be given five days written notice by the person SD Co be desiznat-d by the council that the wires under bis charge are not SO ius-alled or maintained and that notwithstanding said notice he refuses Co correctly ram edy or so maintain said wires.
 Section 8.
 Any and all wires or apparatusinstali- cd for electrical purposes. so lO1g as he same may be either wholly or par tially in place, shall, for the purposes of this ordinance, be ttken and c0nsid- red as electric wires or apparatus as che case may be, whether or not the same may be in actual use as such.
 Section
 This ordinance sbau take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
 Passed blythe council December 2, 1908.
 Approved, L. s. KELLER,
 Mayor Attest W. 8. McKEAN, Town Clerk.
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First Tanana Mail

On the morning of December 10 the first mail was dispatched over the new route between Valdez and Panama.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31
Pure whisky Cheap

The Monogram Liquor House offers pure Kentucky rye or Bourbon whisky a- from S2-50 ,o >+ per gallon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

Baths at che Portland Lodging House, 25c; new porcelain tub. 10 $ Inc
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31
skagway Laundry

For frst-class work try SkaEway Laundry. Twecy--w1 yerls cNperi- ence. Telephone s3. C.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

] cannot tell a lie. we must make ittle profit. Clavs11 l Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

New Lace Curtains a, E. R Peoples
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

Great clearance sale start, July 6, at the Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

Birch Bark Baskets, a, Case N Dra- per's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

Jus, get che De.uea,or @, Ladies Bazaar
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5eCtIOn !

This ordinance sbal take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval
 Passed blythe council December 2, fOoo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-31

Approved, l.. s. KELLER,
 Mayor Attest ". 8. MCKEAN Town Clerk.
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Ordinance No. 52.

An ordinance regulating the iustalla- atiOn and maintenance Of Electric
 Wires and Apparatus. Be it ordained 1y che Common Council
 of tbe Town Ot S6aEWay-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
The Weather and River.

The wind changed to the north again
last night and the temperature today has
been higher. In fact, conditions are
comparatively pleasant. The river, how
ever, has a mass Of moving ice on its
surface, and while steamers are still
making their trips, they make landings
under difficulties. OF course, navigation
by sailing vessels is about at a stand
still.
The steamer Wakefield will be with
drawn from the river route after the e
proximo and will remain off for about
four weeks. The Harry Randall VIII
continue on the route.
The Baltimore steamers are still max
ing three trips week.
The steamer Dennis Simmons has ar
rived from Williamsburg, n. C., with
lumber for SmOot & Co. and II. X.
Field & Co.
The steamer Washington, OF the Nor
folk line left this morning in tow OF the
tugboat Macauey for Newport News,
where it is to undergo repairs. Hel
place will be filled by the steamer New
port News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was but one case for trial in
the Police Court this morning, that OF
two young men who had been arrested
BY Officer Young charged with disorder
" conduct and defacing property one
was fined and the other dismissed.
The drawer for the new railway bridge
for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
which has been in course of construction
for the past four or five months, is now
completed and the workmen who have
been employed on it have been with
drawn.
Marriage licenses were issuedi in Wash
ington Yesterday to w. II. Houfi and ,.
S. Trimble, both ofStaunton E. f. Beach
and jamie J. Burgess, both of Stafford
County, Va. Arthur McGinn, of Phila-
delphia, Pa, and Mary E. Cook. Will
liam Chester, of Knoxville, Tenn, and
Jennie Honesty, of Alexandria Thomas
Marlborough and Sophronia Edwards,
both of Danville; and to c. NJ. Reed
and Katie Gill, both of Loudon county
A white lady living onsAlfred street, be-
tween Cameron and Queen, is suffering from
the smallpox.
Pearl, the little daughter Of Mr.. William
Craven, is quite sick with pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
The New Bank.


An adjourned meeting of the directors
of the new Alexandria National Bank
was held last night when it was under
stool the tellers, bookkeepers aud minor
officers of the bank were to have been
elected. but whatever business was trans
acted was not made public today, and it
is reported that not until the annual
meeting of the directors on January
18th next will it be officially announced
who are to be the officers. The con-
tractors are being urged to get the bank
building in order 50 that the business
can be commenced as early in the new
year as possible.
Many rumors are in circulation on the
streets as to what officers were elected
last night, and it is generally under
stood that Mr.. Lawrence Perry was
chosen teller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Daatb of Mrs. Robinson

Mrs. Mary F. Robinson, widow OF
George X. Robinson, died at the resi-
dence of her son, Mr.. John P. Robinson,
3H south Fairfax street, yesterday after
noon. TIL deceased would have been
70 wears old had she lived until February.
She was anative of King George county,
was a daughter of the late John
w. and Frances Morris Payne, and
a sister of Bishop Payne. Mrs. Rob-
inson leaves three ehildren-Mrs. Josie
West, of Fairfax county, and John P.
and Thomas w. Robinson, of Al
exandria. The deceased was a noble
type of womanhood, and enjoyed
the respect and esteem ofmany acquaint-
ances throughout her long life. She
had lived in Alexandria for about half a
century. Mrs. Robinson had for some
time shown the effects of declining
years and had become an invalid.
Her vitality began to wane and 1t was
realized that she was drawing near life's
close. Those who watched over her and
anticipated everything which could
have in any way prolonged life or added
to her personal comfort we're painfully
aware of the inevitable result of her
last illness. and when the curtain finally
fell upon the last scene of all and the
yigils of those near and dear were brought
TO close, while sorrow-stricken, the be-
reayed ones had much to comfort
them in recollections of the long and
useful life of the deceased, who had per
formed we'll her part as wife, mother and
friend. Her funeral will take place at
the house on Wednesday at P. m.
The interment will be in the N. E.
Church cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
A Pupil of Booth.

Clarence Bennett, portege of the great
actor, brings his company here on New
Years. matinee and night. Mr.. Ben
nett, who is starring in the title role OF
"A Royal Slave" is rare combination
ofdarmatic qualities. HecOmbines melo.
dramatic power with a high order OF
poetic aud romantic finish. Mr.. Bennett
early schooling in Edwin Booths com,
pany stands him in good stead now and
largely accounts for those graceful master
touches and that height of art which Is
to conceal art. This is the badge OF q
great actor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Hunt Ball.

The Cameron Run Club will give its
first annual Hunt Ball at McBurney' s
Hall on February fifth. 1t is to be
quite a brilliant affair, with an elaborate
supper and favors. Visitors are expect
ed from Baltimore, Washington, Rich
mond and Warrenton. The committee
in charge consists of the following
gentlemen: Messrs. George Stuart
CORTLAND Smith, Charles r. Hooff, jr.i
Gordon Thomas, Paul V. Portner, IL
NJ. c. Lowe, Alvin Portner and d. n
Rust, ir. Only those gentlemen whose
names are approved by this committee
will be invited to subscribe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Sunday School Celebrations.

The Christmas celebration by the
Sunday school of the NJ. f. Church
South last night was one Of the most in
terestiug and entertaining held in recent
years. 4 fine programme which had
been prepared was carried out in a most
creditable manner Among the presents
distributed was fine clock, which was
given to the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Stump, by
the school.
The Sunday school of Grace Church
also held its Christmas celebration last
night which was well attended and heartily
enjoyed by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
EIGHT VIII be Bitter.

Those who persist in closing their ears
against the continual recommendation Of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Will
have long and bitter fight with their troub-
les. if not ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what T. r. Beall, of Beall Miss, has to
say Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had failed.
Improvement came at once and four bottles
entirely cured her. Guaranteed by L. B.
Ieadbeater & Sons, druggists. Price soc and
S1OO Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Resignation of an officer.

Officer Frederick NJ. Garvey has ten
dered his resignation to Mayor Simpson,
to take effect January l, 1904. Mr..
Garvey will resume his former occupa-
ton as a blacksmith. This makes the
second policeman who has resigned re-
Gently and in accordance with an ordi-
nance of the City Council reducing the
force. no successors will be elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
The Shriners.

At the annual meeting of Acca Tenn
pie, MysticShrine. held in Richmond on
Saturday night, officers for the coming
wear were elected as follows: Charles Ii.
Phillips, illustrious potentate George
J. Hooper, chief rabban; James d.
Gift, assistant rabban John r. Charlie
ton, high priest and prophet; .. A.
Hawkins, oriental guide; J. +. Mayer,
treasurer; Charles A. Nesbitt, recorder
Preston Belvin, George L. Stout, +. +.
Downham. Thomas J. Nottingham i'm
perial representatives to Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Paul have re-
turned from Pennsylvania where they
spent their Christmas.
Mr.. Horace Smith, of RectOrtown, J;
visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. G. X.
Pickett in, Fairfax county. =,
Mr.. Robert L. Knight continues III
at his residence on south Fairfax street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee B. Henry, of Gray,
Va, are guests of Mrs. J. t. Callahan
for few DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Horse Stolen.

The premises of Mr.. G. II. GLADDEN.,
in Fairfax county, were invaded last
night and white horse stolen. The
thieves are believed to have come in this
direction, and Lieutenant Smith was
notified of the theft at an early hour
this morning. He is endeayoring to re-
cover the horse and capture the thieves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Will Probated.

The will of the late Miss Dora Chinn
was admitted to probate in the Corpora
ton Court today. The will was written
by the deceased but few hours before
her death which she knew was inevitable,
and reads: 81 leave everything to
Florence, to be distributed as she thinks
best" The estate is valued at 81, 800,
and the devisee, Mrs. Florence Chlnn
Richards, sister of the deceased, will
qualify as administrative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Retail Merchants.

At meeting of the Retail Merchants
Protective Association last night several
applications for membership were re-
ceived and the following officers were
elected: w. ?. Graves, president, T.
o. Pullman, vice president j. II. Trim
yer, secretary; c. F. Entwisle, treas,
urer Alex. Bowie sergeant-at-arms, ana
Z. NJ. Anderson, James McCuen, Il.
Ruben, E. L. Allen and B. We'll,
fruataec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
County Court.

No session of the County Court was
held today.
1t is rumored in the county that the
contested election case of Johnston VS..
Mackey will not be called, as Mr.. John
ston has requested his attorneys TO with
draw the contest. This is not given oui
authoritatively, but the rumor comes
from such a sourch as to give it entire
credence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
one Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. A. Misdale, Summerton,, s.
c. places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye;;
He says: II had the piles for 20 years. i
tried many doctors and medicines, but al
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saiye II
cured me-" 1t is a combination Of the heal
ing properties of Witch Hazel with antlsep'
ties and emolients relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, salt rheum
AID all skin diseases Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Sale of Silks
At Nearly Half Price.

1s-inch Striped Satin Arlnure, for waists
and dresses, in pink, light blue, ecru, cham
payne and pistache.
Imported to Sell for 81.
Special Price, 55c Yard.
2O.ineh Gun Metal (Jasper) Moire Velours.
for petticoats, &c.
Regular Price, Soc.
Special Price, zoe Yard.
2O.inch silk and Wool Sultano, for house
dresses, &C., in cerise and national blue.
Imported to Sell for Sl.50.
Special Price, SOC Yard.
l9.inch jacquard Tafleta, white ground with
small dots, for waists and dresses.
Regular Price, Soc.
Special Price, 65c Yard.
Also 23-inch Metal-printed Velutina and
Boulevard Velvet. with dots and small figures;
grounds of myrtle, gun metal, gray, black
and navy blue.
Regular Price, $i.00.
Special Price, 69c Yard.
Main hoor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain $
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication Of the
disease appears and threatened attack
may be warded of, Hundreds of people
who are subject to attacks of bilious
collie use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by Richard
Gibson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
SneciaI.

The person getting the greatest number, OF
words lEnglsh) out of the title of the play
Royal Slave" will get two Of the best seats IN
the house free. Letter containing these
words must be mailed to the manager Of the
Opera House on or before last delivery Ihurs-
| daY evening, December 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
DIED.

At the residence of her son, John P. Robin
csmher % 1903. MARY FRANCES ROB
INSON. wife of the late George ii. Robinson,
in the seyenty-ninth year of her age, Funeral
from her sons residence on "Wednesday even
ing at o'clock. Interment private
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For THIS sec
ton rain or snow and warmer tonight. We'd
pesday fair colder by evening light to fresh
sontherlv winds. shifting TO northwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
National Union.

At regular meeting of Alexandria
Council No. 665, National Union, held
at its hall last night, the following Of
ficers were elected: President, Thomas
H. Bsyne vice DO, Edgar Thompson
speaker, c. II. Callahan; secretary,
T. f. Scrivener; financial secretary,
Chas II. Davis treasurer, James Nc
Cuen chaplain, J. H. Byrne; usher,
T. L. Fairfax sergeant-at-arms, c. w.
Dettor; doorkeeper, NJ. R. Morris
trustees, II. Friedlander and c. w.
Dettor; medical director, DR.. Thomas S
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
UVIII' d IIII.hNII1 NINI"'
Norton & BOothe. p. q. dec29 w4w

XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
' Corporation Court Of the City OF Alexan-
dria. on the oath day of December. 1908
CITY Council of Alexandria, which sues for
itself and for such other lien creditors as
nav come into. take part in, and share the
expenses Of this suit VS.. Henry ID. Miller, the
husband. and the unknown heirs Of Ari-
minta Miller. deceased. In chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to subject
the following property, in the city OF Alexsn-
dria. Virginia. Beginning on franklin
street at point 80 feet west Of the east line OF
the lot at the intersection of Franklin and
Alfred streets, and running thence westwardly
on Franklin street "a feet; thence northwardly
and paralle with Alfred street ia feet to an
allev ~ feet inches wide, extending from Al
fred street: thence eastwardly and parallel with
Franklin street q feet, and thence south
wardly and parallel with Alfred street to the
beginning, 10 the payment of the lien OF me
CITY Council Of Alexandria thereon for taxes,
and all other liens.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in TINS
cause that the defendants, the heirs OF An
miuta Miller. deceased, are unknown: IL u
ordered. That said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication o.
/ this order. and do what is necessary TO protect
/ their interests in this suit, and that copy Of
/ his order be forthwith inserted in'the Alex
andria Gazette, paper published in the city
/ of Alexandria. once week for four successive
weeks. and posted at the front door OF TIT
/ Court House Of this city.
wy JOHN 5. BEACH, Clerk.
Norton & Bootbe. u. q. dec29 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:2T a. m. and sets
Adj p. m. High water at 500 a. M. ana
Rio o. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

T,HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
l stockholders Of the s. S. SHEDD & BRO.
co. will be held at the office Of James r.
Cation, esq, Alexandria, Va, on TUESDAY,
.Janury twelfth, nineteen hundred and four,
at two o'clock p. m, for the election of Of
ieers and for such other business as may be
presented at that time.
CHAS. c. LACEY, Secretary.
dac2Q III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Silk Evening
PettiCOatS.

Rich White Taffeta Silk Petticoats. excel
lent quality; some trimmed with accordion
plated founces, quilting and clrculaI
LOUNGES; others trimmed with lace, tucks anu
quilting. ia'
$3.50 TO S25 Each.
Tafeta silk Petticoats, in black and all the
fashionable shades.
$3.50 Each.
silk Petticoats of heavy quality, taffets,
with umbrella hounce and deliberately trim
med.
$1,000 to $35 Each.
Third hoor-Eleyenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

Mrs. Rebecca Buckley, wife of Mr..
Thomas Buckley, died at her home in
the southwestern section of the city last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
dec@td

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
l stockholders of the A. F. FOX COM
PANY will be held at It's principal Office in
the city Of Alexandria, Virginia, at No. Ill
south Fairfax street, at u o'clock M, on the
TWELFTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1904.
B. ELWOOD KELLEY, Secretary.
dec29 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the City OF Alexan-
dria. on the oath day of December, 1903.
CITY Council of Alexandria, which sues for
itself and for such other lien creditors as
NAV come into, take part in, and share the
expenses of this suit VS.. the unknown heirs
of Betsy Mercer, deceased. In Chancery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to subject
the following property in the city of Alexan..
dria. Virginia Beginning on the east side OF
West street, III feet north of Princess street
and running thence north with West street
53 feet thence east and parallel to Princes.
street 1G4 feet inches thence south and
parallel to West street 50 feet, and thence
west and parallel 10 Princess street 1854 feet
inches to the beginning, to the payment OF
the lien Of the City Council of Alexandria
thereon for taxes and all other liens.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, the heirs OF
Betsy Mercer, deceased, are unknown
II Is ordered, That said defendants appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
iication Of this order. and do what is
necessary to protect their interests in this
suit. and that a copy of this order be forth
With inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, a
newspaper published in the city OF Alexan-
dria. one a week for four successive weeks
and published at the front door Of the Couri
House Of this city.
A cOpy-Ieste.
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours 8: 80 A. NJ. to $3.50 P. ID.
Saturday Evenings, $50.
Great Reduction in
Dress Goods.

Our stock must be reduced before taxing
inventory, and to accomplish this end we
offer magnificent bargains.
There are only twelve part pieces Of these
Fine Atwood Plaids. Mostly in dark color
combinations, they are staple retailers at ooc:
many are all-wool; take your pick as long Us
these II pieces last at, instead OF DC
30
Mode. Tan, Pink, Nile, Gray, Oriental
Blue and Green Double Warp Bstiste ana
French Matte Suitings. This is miscei-
Ianeous assortment Of fine imported fabrics,
and sold regularly and freely at Toe. roc
What remains to 60 at, per yard........
Even this staple CbeviOt is sacrificed, thus
emphasizing the great importance OF the
wonderful price cuts 100 pieces navy % men
Cheviot: instead of 75c, s5c and 81. all Zoe
are marked for rapid clearance.......
56-inch Atwood Heavyweight Melton.
A very firm. heavy cloth, suitable for coats or
walking costumes standard value OSc
at $1.39. Special sale price...............
50.inch Lustrous Finished Imported Broad
cloth. Guaranteed shrunken and waterproof.
Actually worth S2.75 yard. Spec & OK
ial sale price..............'. ..''.'''''''''