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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Alexandria Hospital Notes.

Samuel Young. colored, one of tie
men employed in double-tracking the
Southern Railway, was stricken with
pneumonia a day or two ago. He was
brought here yesterday and placed in
the Alexandria Hospital where he is be-
ing attended by DR.. O'Brien
Alexander Garrison, whose leg was
amputated at the hospital last week by
Drs O'Brien and Jones, is improving
rapidly. ,
broken by an accident in the Southern
Railway yards in this city last week, IS
rapidly convalescing at the hospital. lie
is being attended by Dr. O'Brien.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Satchel Found.

Acting Chief Knight aud Officer Gill
have found a satchel belonging to Edgar
Simmons. colored, who is suspected OF
having murdered Frederic Dahl, the
Norwegian sailor, on henight of the 22d
ultimo. 1t was left at Mr.. c. NJ. Grifiin's
secondhand store by the owner. The
satchel contained clothing, among which
was a sweater, which was wet from hav-
ing recently been washed. tits surmised
that the garment may have been worn by
Simmons on the Saturday night the
sailor was killed and that an attempt was
made to obliterate blood stains from it.
The sweater will be more closely exam
ined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Paving. Not Protesting.

It was stated in the Gazette prior to
the meeting of the King street property
owners, that about 81, 600 had been set
tied out of the S12, 1874, charged to abutt-
ing property. Since that date five
pieces of improved property has been
paid on in full, aggregating $3.50, the
last being on yesterday, when the owner
paid his bill amounting to S7S.49, stat
ing that it was not his desire to be an
obstructionist. The committee on H.
ance and the committee on streets will
probably meet one night this week or
next with the corporation attorney and
direct the tax collector to proceed and
collect the bill. There is no analogy
either in law or equity appearance or
benefits in the King street paving, and
what is known as the Violet case, so it
is only reasonable to suppose that the
city will not become a party to any
I; Tgation unless compelled to, in which
n" 80 il will be as plaintiff or defendant
80 20 ,ho. case may be made up. While
"a, W. ono. will admit that the professors
are are within their rights, yet it is knowr
+botrba ,7ity Council could not and vii
not not in jus ice to those who have paid
listen 70 any compromise with those Wit
have not tn issue is plain. The cit,
has Maid for the Improvements, and ben
efits are admitted. If obstructeo IN COZ .!
lecting the bills the courts Will se'te Il
and we will have tn zee or tour years i
court Of appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

SUICIDE IN THE POTOMAC. -- Miss
Lavenia Smith drowned herself in the
Potomac river at Cumberland, Md, yes
terday. Disappointment in love is sup
posed to have been the cause of her rash
act. She walked into the river under
the Blue bridge, which connects Cumber-
land with West Virginia. A half hour
expired before the body was recovered,
and physicians worked for several hours
to revive her, but all efforts failed. Miss
Smith left her home on Goethe street
shout a week ago and lived with the
family of L. ID. Rohrer, on Baltimore
avenue. A young man had paid atten-
ton to her for five years and she had
made several visits to fortune-telling
gypsies camping across the river in West
Virginia, who assured her that the man
was faithful and would marry her. She,
however, learned that he had married
another woman and went back to the
gypsies, who told her that it was juss as
we'll that she did not marry him, and
that better man would pay her atten-
tons. She spent all the money she had
with the gypsies, and said that she in
tended killing herself She was about
thirty years old,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Didn't Know Minister'S Initials.

Because one of the clerks in charge OF
the issuance of marriage licenses at the
City Hall in Washington yesterday de-
clined to take chances on suggesting the
full name of clergyman, complaint OF a
mild form was made in the afternoon by
Rev. r. l.. Wright, newly assigned
NJ 'hodist minister in Washington. Mr.
Wrigbse visited the City Hall to ascertain
;"s. Y,hv Ne clerk did not at once get his
initial Tor Mr. Edward p Matter, resi-
dent Of Alexandra, who went to Wash
ington TO be married to Miss Florence >.
Halliday, of the latter city. Inc c'e ei
opened the ewes of the Gle Tgyhah " 'iie
fact that there are three other &lergynen
bv the name of Wright authorized per-
form the marriage ceremony III Washing
ton. aud the incident was satisfactorily
closed. When Mr. Matter first called
for the license he was asked to furnished
the name OF the minister who was to per-
form the marriage. This is required by
law. All Mr.. Matter claimed to be able
TO know was the last name of the minis
ter. The clerk found in the list OF clergy
men authorized to perform marriages in
Washington the names of G. w. I.
Wright Methodist minister; w. H..
Wright a clergyman Of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev.
William J. Wright, minister OF the
Christian Church, in addition to that OF
Rev. R. L. Wright, also Methodist,
whose authority to perform marriages IN
Washington was granted May q last
Mr.. Matter was unable to pick out the
right Mr.. Wright from the list and was
compelled to makes journey to the home
ofthe minister he desired in order to OBJ
tain the latter's initials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Asleep on the Track.

Herbert Jenkins, colored, employed
in double-tracking the Southern Railway
took a scat on the end of crosstie neal
Ditchley Tuesday and fell asleep. Train
No. IS, north bound, came along and
struck him and threw him some dis.
lance from the track. jenkins was
brought to this city and placed in the
Alexandria Hospital where he was at
tended by Dr. O'Brien. He was moi
seriously hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Stomach Troublc.

81 have been troubled with my
stomach for the past four years, says
d. /. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm,
Greenfield, Mass. "a few days ago |
was induced to buy box of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. | have
taken part of them and feel great deal
better" If you have any trouble with
your stomach try box Of these Tablets.
You are certain to be pleased with the
result. Price % cents. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Sacred Concert.

The Daily Quartette, Of Fredoniar
n. Y, will give sacred concert il
the N. L. Church South, this even
ing, beginning at 1870 O'Clock.
This quartette sang at Purcellville and
Loudoun camp meetings and their vocal
performances were greatly appreciated.
No charge will be made for admission,
but collection will be taken up during
the concert for the benefit Of the Village
Chapel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Private liDilg Room.

Having remodeed and enlarged my restau-
rant in Market alley, | am now prepared to
furnish meals at the shortest notice.
! have in conjunction with the restaurant q
PRIVATE DINING ROOM, which will be
found very satisfactory to all customers. The
cuisine will be unexcelled and the attention
prompt This room will be open on Sundays
Those who wish to enjoy good meal with
quiet and pleasant surroundings will find this
dining room all that could be desired.
CHARLES II. ZIMMERMAN.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Fell in the Street.

Miss Mamie Lyles, aftei leaving an
electric train late yesterday evening at
King and Payne streets, fell when near
a gutter, and striking her head was
stunned. She was picked up and taken
to her home where she soon recovered,
her injuries being slight. Miss Lyles
went to Washington, as usual, this
morning. She is subject to fainting
spells and it is supposed was overtaken
by one after having stepped from the
train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Meeting of Liquor Dealers.

A meeting of liquor dealers of thi:
city was held last night at the Hotel
Rammel. The meeting was well attended
and considerable interest was manifested
in the proceedings. Messrs. Z. Z.
Downham, James McCuen, NJ. X.
O'Sulliyan and II. V. Kelly were
elected delegates to the State convention
of LIQUOR dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
PROPOSALS.
OYSTEKs AND LOBsTERs.

take great pleasure to inform my many
friends and the public in general that | have
added 10 my oyster business HOLSTERS, which
I receive from the coast of Maine and Massa
HOLSTERS have never before been
sold in this market. receive them daily
from Boston and can be seen at the corner OF
King aud Royal streets and at my Oyster
House, 3O7 Prince street, | am now prepared
to promptly I'll all orders for Oysters or Lob
sters. Yours respectfully,
J. VI. YOUNG, 3O7 Prince st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Tomorrow, Friday,
REMNANT DAY.

And tomorrow there will he some unusual
opportunities to get clothes and she other sub
stantial things of life for good deal less than
usual.
Some are sOiled or mussed or otherwise i'm
perfect. Some are just odds and ends, short
lengths, or broken sizes, or incomplete lines.
and as good as they ever we're. Some are
reduced half, some not so much-sOme more.
Every department in the house will be repre-.
sented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

presbytery is composed OF the churches
of Alexandria city and county Loudoun,
Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford,
Fairfax, Culpeper and Washington city.
The attendance of ministers and lay
DELEGATES is large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Presbyterv of Chesaneake.

The Presbytery of the Chesapeake,
met at Aide, LoudOun county, on Tues
day night and will continue in session
until today. Elder Kempser, of War
renton, has elected moderator. This
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from indigestion, dys-
pepsia or other stomach trouble will find that
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. This remedy
is never failing cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia and all complaints affecting the
glands or membranes Of the stomach or d.
gestiye tract When you take Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure everything you eat tastes good,
and every bit Of the nutrlment that your food
contains is assimiated and appropriated by
the blood and tissues Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There were three unimportant cases
before the Mayor this morning.
Three shots we're fred in the south
western part of the city at l:15 this
morning.
The inspection of the Alexandra
Light Infantry will be held by Col. 10
Lane Stern on October I'd.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington to William Lewis and Julia
Gaskins, boa of Hamilton.
The steamer Washington Of the Nor
folk line which arrived this morning re-
ports having encountered fog from
Colonial Beach to this city.
A meeting of the Columbia Fire
Company was held last night at which
considerable routine business was trans
acted. One new member was elected.
Services will be held in the Jewish
Synagogue on Washington street to-
morrow night at 1880 O'Clock. The SER
vices will be conducted by Mr. b. We'll
in the absence of Mr.. Isaac Eichberg.
The police we're called 10 the intersection Of
Duke and Henry streets this morning where
some tramps were about to cause disturbance.
When the officers arrived on the scene the
men had vanished.
A carrier pigeon with a ring on each leg
bearing the inscription "P. +. 1906" was
captured in the yard Of DR.. VI. W. O'Brien's
residence Oh Cameron street this morning.
In the County Court yesterday Judge Love
affirmed the title for the land upon which the
new Columbia school house near Arlington
is TO be built
The Peoples Bakery. on the north side Of
King street, near Washington, recently con
Quoted by the J. Fred Birrell Company, has
been closed.
Henry Smith, ST., has sold to John Smith
house and lot on the west side of Payne street,
between Cameron and Queen.
Mr.. J. NJ. Petit, No. Coz King street, adj
vertises fine apples for sale.
Mr. J. NJ. Young adyertises fresh Holsters
for sale daily.
Tailors, trout. butterfsh and sturgeon will
be for sale by Geo. Z. Price & Co. in market
tomorrow.
Mr.. Robert Trayers will have salt water
taiors, trout, mackerel and butteriish in
market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

Persons leaving the city for Me sam
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, 1903-09-03

OUR REUPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT
~ is equipped for the prompt execution of
orders for making, reuphOlstering, repairing,
and refinishing furniture of every description
at prices the very lowest consistent with the
quality of our work.
Second door-New bldg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at S:3S a. M. aad sets
6:32 p. m. High water at 556 a. N. and
$50 D. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

WEATHER PROBABILITl Es.--For this Sec
ton fair tonight and Friday; light east to
southeast winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette;
The meeting Of retail grocers at Schulers
Hall, Tuesday night, used my name without
inc was in progress. c. K. YATES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

J.B. Drayton, of Plainfeld, n. j.,
member of the stock brokerage firm oil
Martin & Co., AZ Broadway, New York,
dropped dead at Saranac Lake today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To the stockholders of the "Mount Vernon
Fire Insurance Company of Alexandria,
Virginia:
You are hereby notified that there will be a
called meeting of the stockholders Of the
'MOUNT VERNON FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIR-
GINA" at the Office of Judge Louis c. Bar
ley, III north Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Virginia, at three o'clock p. III. on SATUR-
DAY, September 18th, 1908.
F. J. DAVIDSON. President.
SAML b. FISHER, Treas.
J. c. MILBURN,
F. S. HARPER,
II. BLADDER,
FRANK HUME,
Directors. sep3 td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

Also Sheer Swiss Muslin Curtains, trimmed
with hemstitched rufile-green, blue or pink
Special Price, $3.50 Pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03

The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz proKe
her shaft day or two ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
housekeeping Supplies.

Table, Bed and Toilet Linens, Comfortables
Sheets, Pillow and Bolster Slips, Spreads, &c,
An opportunity to secure goods for all
housekeeping purposes at very special prices.
Second door-Elevenlh street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-03
Housekeeping
Supplies and
.HOusefurnishings

This sale comprises all worthful grades of
goods, from the lowest to the highest, and the
prices are notably low,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02
COY LIPS ON AUTO.
Beautiful Grace Greenway Brown Said
Yes to Honore Palmer.

Baltimore, June There was room
Tor Just four on HonCre PaImer's auto
mobile, but the boy god of love
squeezed his chubby form in between
Two OF the passengers on a trip from
Philadelphia to Atlantic City and by
the time the destination was reached
every arrow was gone from his culver.
Everybody in Chicago knows Alderman
Honore Palmer, the son of Mrs. Potter
Palmer His engagement to Miss Grace
Greenway Brown, of this city. has been
announced, and with it the story of the
romantic courtship is told and it's all
very pretty.
First of all. Mr.. Palmer is handsome.
he mas been regarded as the most eligi-
Die pacheiOr in the western metropolis.
Miss Brown is a Baltimore beauty She
is the youngest of eight children, and
1nherits her good looks from hermother.
one OF her brothers, H Carroll Brown,
married the daughter of Marcus Daly.
the copper king. Walter Keith Of Chi
cago, married one of the Brown girls.
and Stanley Field married another
Miss Grace Brown and Mr.. Palmer
met in Chicago. A courtship was be-
gun, but the young woman was coy
and with feminine tact prevented the
few days before she returned to her
home here she accepted an invitation
to take a trip In the automobile, Gray
Wolf" which the young Chicagoan had
Guiding Mr.. and Mrs. Keith. the sutton
and the girl with whom he was in love
went on to the Quaker City. Palmer
pressed his suit on the train with true
Chicago persistence, but did not get
his answer.
After arriving in the Quaker City ar
rangements were made for the 6o-mile
whirl to the seashore, and Mr.. Palmer
renewed the discussion which had been
started in Chicago. Before the trip was
rsfrl
capitulated and consented to have the
enga cement made public
The bride-to-be is the daughter of
George Brown, who died in May, 1902,
III his beautiful country home. Brook
landwood in the Golden Spring valley.
He was one of the largest land owners
of the famous suburb of Baltimore and
was rated rs q millionaire several
times over The estate covers ], 700 acrss
of beautiful land. splendidly stocked
and managed, and was the scene of
many of the most magnificent enter
tainments ever given in Maryland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02
WASHBURN HELPS.
School Dismissed Today to Assist in
Relief

All Rotations and class work at
Washburn were given up this morning
after the T.45 hour. owing to the nood
excitement. but the announcement was
made that the instructors would at
tempt to resume regular work tomor-
row morning. Less than a fourth OF th-
enrolled students appeared this morn :
ing, and most of the classes had only =
corporafs guard in attendance. At ,
o'clock Prof. d. L. McEachron sum
moned a mass meeting of the students
and announced that recitatons We're
suspended Cor the day. Then ne made
an appeal for help for the sufferers, to
which the students made a quick re-
spouse. A subscription was taken At
once and almost $40 raised for the re-
lief work. which win be Immediately
turned into the relief fund of the Com
nercial cl@b
Prof. McEachron also organized two
committees. one composed of young
men, the other of young women. for the
purpose Of aiding in the relief work
The boys committee was assigned the
duty of canvassing the city by districts
in order to secure supplies of clothing
and other necessities and of conveying
them to the relief headquarters. The
young womens committee was given
the task of making garments for tho
sufferers, and especially clothing for
children, as It IS understood that their
need IS the most urgent The commit
tees began at once on the duties as
signed to them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02
$1,000 to Boston and Return SIC 90

with meme bership fee Of $500 added.
account of annual meeting Of National
Educational association. Tickets win be
on sale via the Nickel Plate road July
I'd to 5th. inclusive, good returning from
July Sth to 18th inclusive, without be-
ing deposited with joint agent Addi-
tional limit to return not later than
September LIST can be obtained BIZ de-
posting return portion of ticket with
Joint agent and payment Of SOC for ex-
ecution. Superior train service and ex-
cellent dining car meals. on American
Club plan. ranging In price from ssc
to 800; also a Ia carte service. Write
John Y Callahan, general agent. I1S
Adams st., room 29e, Chicago, for time
of departure of trains from Chicago and
other detailed information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02
WARNING WAS NEEDED.
oceanic's Passengers Read Notice and
Abstained from Gambling.

New York. June IA notice was
posted in the saloon of the steamer
Oceanic. which arrived here from Liver
pool, while. she was lying at Queenstown
previous TO putting out for New York
that the attention of the management
had been called to the fact that certain
individuals believed to be professional
gamblers had recently been travelling to
and fro and that it was deemed in the
interest of passengers to bring it to theiS
notice
Soon after the ship left Liverpool re
ports circulated through the first cabin
that there were two professional gam
blers on board, and two sleek looking
men were picked out as these person.
ges. At Queenstown. among the cabin
passengers who boarded the steamer
were three who were also put in the
same category. The passengers needed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02
MUST FALL FOUR FEET.
After That City Water Plant
Will Start.

AS soon as the water goes down about
-FOUR feet from the highest point It
reached Saturday night, it viii be pos
sible to begin the renovation of the Wa
terworks plant and it probably viii not
take very long after that until it will
be possible to start the plant again. So
states Jesse Shaw, manager of the wa
ter company.
The pumps of the plant are down in
pit, as nearly all water plants are ar
ranged The water has been four feet
above the top of this pit. AS soon as the
water recedes so that it viii no longer
run into the pit the fires in the boilers
can be started and the water pumped
from the pit. AS soon as that is done
the big pumps can be started and the
city Will have water once more.
The shortage of water has been a SER
ious matter with the people on the
South side. Many neighborhoods were
entirely dependant upon city water.
Some families had access to cisterns but
many others did not The only good
thing about the continued rain has been
that it allowed people to catch enough
rain water for their immediate necessi-
ties.
The lack of water was worst from a
sanitary standpoint. There was practi-
cally none available from the water
mains for flushing purposes, and 1t was
imperative at the buildings where
refugees were gathered, at the hotels
and Olnef places Wnere people COAstE-
gated. The only way in which pipes
could be flushed was by hauling water
from the river in tanks
The men in charge of the water plant
did not realize that they must leave the
plant until it was necessary to take
them out in boats The water rose rap
idly at the last and before they could
get things in readiness for leaving at
the pumping station they could not get
out with their horses They had two
horses, a Jersey COW and calf at the
station They first tried putting the
COW and calf up in the gallery. of the
pumping station and the horses inside,
but the water was coming so high that
they finally put both COW and calf UP
on the second floor and the two horses
in the gallery. Then they fed the stock
and left. One of the men went back
SUNDAY and gave them some more feed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02
BUTTS NARROW ESCAPE.
He Was Swept Across Kansas Ave-
nue. in the Flood.

Charles Butts. a brother of Georga
Butts, came near to being drowned SAT
urday afternoon on Kansas avenue in
North Topeka. Had it not been for the
heroic work of some of the members Of
the Topeka fire department, he would
certainly have lost his life.
Butts and a young man were in a
boat together, and through carelessness,
the beat capsized. The young man
managed to grab hold Q rope and was
saved. Butts was washed across the
avenue. and past Billiards. mill where
the water was running like a millraca
AS he passed the scales at the north
side of the mill, he managed to secure
hold of it, and hung on until Burger
and Calker. two iremen, got to him.
and with the assistance of Baker and
Voiles, rescued him alive He was so
nearly exhausted that he had to be car
ried across the Melan bridge by rescuers
and taken directly to hospital