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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

A stampede Of employees at the Mccormick
and Deering plants at Chicago was feature
of the labor situation yesterday. Before five
O'Clock in the afternoon two thousand men in
the Deering branch Of the International
Harvester Company went on strike and soon
afterwards the trouble spread to the McCor-
mick branch, where five hundred men quit.
The strike grew out of the disaffection Of the
metal workers. More than half Of both plants
had TO be shut down.
The appendices Of the strike commission
were read with interest by the miners of the
Wilkesbarre region today. They accept it in
good faith. but it is probable that none Of the
suggestions regarding the formation of a new
union to which miners in the anthracite
region only will be eligible to membership
will be taken seriously. The miners there
abouts maintain they are well pleased with
the present organization.
Leopold Werthelmer, wealthy retired
merchant was shot and probably mortally
wounded in his apartments on west 10th
street, New York, today by Joseph Simpson,
formerly employed by him as Waterman.
Simpson called to demand money and upon
being refused fired three shots at Wertheimer.
The wounded man will probably die. Simp-
son was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Couldn't Work in Marble time.

A King street merchant during the early
psTt of last winter employed four
teen year-old colored boy who bad APP
piled for a situation. The boy was
scautik-dressed and in no condition to
endure the frigid blasts, and the mer-
chant purchased suitable outfit and
took him 10 his home where he was
properly provided with food. The
darkey seemed trustworthy and was OF
some help to the storekeePer, and pleas
ant conditions existed until a day or two
ago when the boy failed to appear at his
place of employment. The storekeeper,
surprising he was sick, sought the boy
and was much surprised to find him sun
ming himself in front Of house. When
asked why he had not reported at the
store, the darkey, in a good-natured
manner, replied that the weather was
nov pleasant, and, besides, it was
marble-time, a season in which he never
worked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.

There have been two deaths from
diphtheria near Woodstock within the
past few days.
Mrs. Catherine McCracken, wife OF
Capt. Terence McCracken, died at her
home in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
The warships are gathering in Hamp-
ton Roads for drill and inspection, in
accordance with the orders issued by the
Navy Department some time ago.
Near Gate City Sunday officers from
Hawkins county, Tenn, arrested VIM.
Phillips, charged with committing a
criminal assault on his sixteen-year-old
stepdaughter.
1t is reported that the deal for a
SO, 900, 900 shipyard for SewelPs Point
has fallen through, and it is intimated
that the idea of erecting a large marine
railway on the site of the shipyard that
was proposed has been practically
abandoned for the present, at least.
Gov. Montague and a large party of
the northern educators who have been
in attendance upon the educational con-
ference at Richmond arrived at Old
Point last night to participate in the
exercises today of the opening of the
Huntington Memorial Library, at the
Hampton Normal and Agricultural In
stitute.
A dispatch from Danville says that
Lewis Dalton, of Sycamore, shot and
instantly killed his wife, Louise, Satur-
day, then turned the revolver on himself
and ended his own life. Dalton was
Young man, and had been married few
months only. He left his wife very re-
Gently, and she had since been residing
with her father.
According to information received in
Norfolk over the United States Weather
Bureau seacoast telegraph wires yesterday,
the fishing smack j. f. Becker, OF New
York, stranded Sunday night at Bodies
Island, N. G. Five men went ashore In
a lifeboat, and are now at Oregon Inlet
station. Five others started
ashore in another boat, but have not
been heard from.
In the Corporation Court at Char
lottesville yesterday Judge George w.
Morris, issued liquor license to sixteen
dealers, five less than the present num-
Der. The city council recently raised
the tax from $40 to S400, making the
dealers total tax $780, In granting the
license, Judge Morris stated that he il
tended to be strict with those dealers
selling to inebriates or conducting dis
orderly places.
George F. Herring, a 17-year-old
painter employed by the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad on its viaduct ia Rich
mond, fell from the top of a telegraph
pole beside the bridge yesterday morn
ing and was instantly killed. He was
under the supervision of his
brother, L. n. Herring, and had climbed
to the top of the pole to get on the scat
fold. He was heard to cry out, and after
hanging on for few minutes fell some
25 feet and died after a few gasps2
Young Herring came from Gordonsville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Affairs at Fishtown.

There were comparatively few fish at
Fishtown this morning, although they
we're more than ample, there was no de-
mand. The locality had on its war
paint this morning, and the OdOr from
many piles of ofial was decidedly in evil
dence. The weather has become mild
and the preservation of fish in transitu
is becoming difficult. Some of the opera
tors of the lower shores are "cutting
out" and Others will soon follow the
example. There is virtually no market
for herring, hence it is Improbable to
catch them. Shad, however, are still
bringing remunerative prices and they
are being caught in much larger num-
bers than heretofore 1t is said that
Mr.. William Neitzey landed 200 yes
terday. Herring were caught in bas-
kets at Hunting creek bridge this
morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
MCKINLEY Memorial Association.

Postmaster Joseph L. Crupper has re-
ceived from the Mckinley National
Memorial Association limited supply
of the certificates which have been pre-
pared for distribution to contributors to
the monument fund as souvenirs of their
participation in that enterprise. The
certificate is beautiful work OF art on
which is given an excellent reproduction
of Mrs. McKinley's favorite Likeness OF
her husband, together with picture Of
the Mckinley home in Canton and of
the White House. The supply in the
hands of Postmaster Crupper is portion
of the first edition of the certificates and
is sent here to enable those who have
not as yet contributed to do so. Parties
who have already identified themselves
with the movement will receive souvenirs
direct from the Office of the association
or through local committees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
NEW FERRY ASSURED.
Company Organized Today-Charter
TO be Applied For.

TO be Appifeu FOR.
Messrs. Charles King, Samuel +.
Lindsey and William b. Smoot, the
committee appointed by the wholesale
merchants and others of this city to con-
fer with officials of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company in
reference to the establishment of another
ferry line between this city and Wash
ington. went to the latter city yesterday
evening and participated in a formal
conference. The matter was formally
laid before the board of directors Of the
Norfolk and Washington Company at
their meeting this morning.
The board of directors at its meeting
today received the report of the special
committee appointed to examine into the
subject of the new ferry and their report
(Which was favorable) was adopted. The
directors subsequently adjourned but
later reassembIed and directed Mr.. John
Callahan to take immediate steps to-
wards securing a charter for the wash
ington and Alexandria Steam Ferry Com
pdHy, lne Hdnc duOPtOui III Wv
A committee of four, consisting OF Messrs'
Levi Woodbury., 20. F. Norment u.
Fraser and John Callahan, was then
instructed to proceed to New York and
other points and ascertain the cost OF
two new steel double end ferry boats
The following gentlemen are the incor.
porators of the new company: Lew
Woodbury., c. F. NOrment, John Gala
han, John Boyd, Z. ]. Callahan, 6.
Fraser, E. Graves, G. w. Pierson and S.
Smith, of Washington, and Messrs. Charles
King, w. B. Smoot, A. d. BrOckett and
S. f. Lindsey, of Alexandria. The
wholesale grocers' association of this city
have written Mr.. Cation asking that he
use every effort to have the charter
granted promptly The joint committee
consisting of Messrs. King, Smoot and
Lindsey, of Alexandria, and Callahan,
Frazier and Pearson, of Washington,
Yesterday allotted to Alexandria but one
fifth, or 500, 900, of the stock unsolicited.
for this investment are be-
ing made by our citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Ernest Rammel has sold his house boat
TO parties in Washington.
Fifteen licenses to sell liquor in Alexandria
county have been granted.
Col Julius A. de Laguel, of this city, has
been granted an increased pension.
Mrs. Daingerfeld, Mrs. Robertson and Mira.
GatewoOd will give a tea at the Golf Club
House next Friday afternoon.
Mayor Simpson has again directed the pO-
lice TO enforce the law against persons who
are detected casting trash in the street.
Mrs. Plummer, white woman, 80 years
old, was found in an unconscious condition in
her home, No. lie Il street, northwest.
Washington. this afternoon from the effects of
carbOlc acid.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have salt water
trout and other fine fish in market tomorrow.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give crab feast at his
restaurant. foot Of King street, tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Lansburgh &BrO.,
4oO to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, D. C.

The United Irish societies Of New York
city have adopted and sent to President
Roosevelt a resolution prot esting against
the reported action of Secretary of State
Hay in instructing the United States
Minister at Picking to reject the demands
of Russia in Manchuria. The resolution
declares that such action is fraught with
peril to the United States and is taken at
the instance of England to promote in
terests which are not American. Presi-
dent Roosevelt was asked to note that the
State Department ''since John Hay as
sumed control of it has been and still is
dictated by a settled purpose to serve
British at the expense of American inter
estsv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Police Court Notes.

Three young men were before the
Mayor this morning charged with inter
cepting stranger and relieving him OF
one cent. While the charge was serious,
it seems that the affair was the outcome
of a thirst for something to drink
and meeting the stranger about nine
O'Clock last night they accOsted him and
when he showed the amount OF his ex-
chequer one of the trio knocked the cent
out of his hand and appropriated It,.
The complainant failed to indentity but
one of the accused, who was fined So.
The others were dismissed.
A colored man, who had been charged
with taking pistol from Armory Hall
about year ago, was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Fast-running Trains.

The narrow escape of an electric train
at King and Henry streets yesterday
morning, the dangerous predicament of
several small children in front Of arapidly-
moving steam train on Henry street,
near Cameron,a day or two previous, and
the recalling to mind of the demolition
of an electric car at King and Fayette
streets several years ago, have again di-
rected attention to the rapid gait at
which steam trains often enter the city
Today it was noticed that most oil them
were observing a slower schedule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
The New Bridge.

II has been decided that when new
bids for the proposed highway bridge
across the Potomac are asked by Secre-
tarv Root the matter Of design shall be
left wholly with the bidders, and when
the bids are submitted, the one consider
ed for the most desirable structure will be
accepted, provided it can be erected
within the appropriation of 1896, 600.
Advertisement for the bids will be pub
ished at an carly date. Col. Allen is
now preparing the advertisement calling
for new proposals, and it will be publish
ed in a day or two. In conformity with
the statute in such cases, the bidders
will be given thirty days time for the
preparation of their designs and bids.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
How TO Ward of an Attack Of
rheumatism.

'For years when spring time came on
and went into gardening, | was sure to
have an attack of rheumatism and every
attack was more severe than the preced-
ing one" says Josie Mcdonald, of Man,
Logan county, West Virginia. 81 tried
everything with no relief whatever, until
/ procured a bottle of Chamberlain S
Pain Balm, and the first application
gave me ease, and before the first bot
tie was used l felt like new person.
Now feel that ! am cured, but al
ways keep bottle in the house, and
when feel any symptoms ola return |
soon drive it away with one or two ap-
plications of this liniment." For sale
by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
County Court.

fudge J. NJ. Love presiding
The case of Commonwealth VS.. How
ard Fields, colored, who had been placed
under bonds to keep the peace toward
Isaac White, on appeal, occupied the
attention of the court nearly all of yes
terday. The court sustained the Com
monwealth and judgment was entered
against Fields.
Commonwealth VS.. TheO. A. r. Pafi;
an appeal from magistrates decision
in imposing a fine of 50 for an assault
on Mr.. Gorham; jury and verdict of not
guilty.
Com. VS.. Percy Anderson and Mary
Anderson; assault: case set for Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
National Fraternal Union.

Deputy Representative NJ. F. Fisher
has a petition in circulation for charter
membership to establish a council Of the
National Fraternal Union, and all those
who secure first membership have many
advantages both by fee and other ways
Mr.. Fisher has just returned from West
Virginia where he has organized lodges
in Martinsburg, Keyser aud Piedmont;
he has also instituted seven lodges in
Delaware with large membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Golden Anniversaries.

Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Lambert
received the congratulations of friends
today, it being the golden anniversary
of their wedding which occurred fifty
years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Green will
have been married half century on the
Sd proximo. Both of these marriage
notices appeared in the Gazette in May,
1QEO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Confederate Bazaar at Richmond.
April Is 10 May L
WASHINGTON, D. (


All over the South we have placed monu-
ments to our private soldiers and sailors and
their great commanders.
1t now remains for the Capital Of the Con-
federacy to crown the whole by raising one to
our first, our last, our only President, the
head of our civil governmental government
as wonderful as it was brief.
We owe this duty to ourselves and to our
children, that they may realize what a sub
lime record was made for them in history.
The whole South unites in this loving tribute
to the men who died to uphold that govern
ment, and to those who, with no less devotion,
steered the ship of State. What have you
done to help us? What will you do to COM
plete the work We ask both your influence
and your sympathy, that we may build a
monument worthy Of our people and their
deathless past.
This movement is endorsed by the United
Confederate Veterans and the Daughters Of
the COnfederacy.
MRS. N. V. RANDOLPH,
MRS. JOSEPH BRYAN,
MRS. STEPHEN PUTNEY,
Committee.
All parcels Of not over twenty-five pounds,
addressed to Mrs. Stephen Putney. President
Confederate Bazaar, Richmond, Va, will be
delivered free by the express companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Dne Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the public
generally that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
the only salve on the market that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch hazel.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye hiss cured thons-
ands of cases Of piles that would not yield to
any other treatment, and this fact has brought
out many worthless counterfeits. Those per.
sons who get the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye are never disappointed, because
1t cures. f. 5. I.eadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28

The case Of Gen. and Mrs. James N. Tyner,
and Mrs. Barrett, who are charged with alb
stracting government papers from the safe in
the Office of the assistant attorney general for
the Postoffice Department, was yesterday sub
mitted to the grand jury Of the District Of
Columbia for action. Postmaster General
Payne claims that public documents having
been taken, the criminal law has been
,,;oIafaI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Boat Sunk by Steamer.

The steamer Calvert, of the Weems
Line, which left here Sunday for Balti-
more, cut small boat in twain early yes
terday morning in the lower Potomac,
and drowned its occupants white man
named Tillberry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
City Council.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of
The CITY Council will be held tonight.
The license bill for the coming year will
not be reported by the finance committee,
1t is understood that some changes will
Zoe made in the old law, but no material
alterations. The liquor license, It'll said,
will remain as it is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Corporation Court.

Judge L. G. Barley, presiding.
Rev. II. II. Waring was appointed
guardian of the two children of Silas
White, deceased.
Elizabeth Cooney VS.. William Nor
row ct ais. decree to distribute funds
in hands of Commissioner Stuart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, April Exchanges in the
stock market from last nights closing prices
were invariably slight, The average was a
shade easier and the market opened without
animation. There were no declines in the
active list amounting to over I per cent.
The speculation became heavy near the end
Of the first hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28

Miss Clara Burns, sixteen years old,
was fatally burned at her home, GA
New York avenue, northwest Washing
ton, at l o'clock yesterday afternoon.
She died at the Emergency Hospital at
$50 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Constant Advertising.

The people come to have feeling of per-
sonai acquaintance with and friendliness for
an establishment whose advertisement they
see every day in their newspaper.-lPhila'
delphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28

It's the little colds that grow into big colds
the big colds that end in consumption and
death. Watch the little colds. DIR. Wood
Norway Pine Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:12 a. m. and sets
656 P. m. High water at S:44 a. m. and
9.08 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS will be received at the Office
of the City Engineer until u O'Clock noon
MONDAY, MAY 4th, 1908, for furnishing
cement, sand, gravel, red sewer brick, vitri-
fed sewer brick, forms, &c, to be used in the
construction Of sewer on Royal street from
Wilkes street to Fleischmann's alley. Guam
titles and specifications can be had at the City
Engineers Office. The Committee ON Streets
reserve the right to reject any or all bids and
to receive portion Of bids and TO- extend the
time for receiving bids.
z. s. LEADBEATER,
Chairman Committee on Streets,
apr24 eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28

WEATHER PRoBABILITEs.-For this sec
ton fair tonight and Wednesday variable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh &BrO.,
washingtOn's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to 6 P. NJ.
Open Saturdays till 9 O'Clock.
New .
Spring Silks.

We control, exclusively for Washing
ton. a great number of beautiful styles
in high grade, reliable silks. These
prices are attractive.
$500 Yards Of the latest in Spring Silks OF
unsurpassed beauty and quality, Wash Kaikis,
Corded wash Silks, striped Habutais.
Heavy Natural japanese Silks and Pongees
in natural color. Regular prices, 59c. 69c..
and 75c per yard. Special 3SC
at......... .''.'.''
800 yards Fancy Pongees, some with small
broche figures; others with white stripes; ~
and "a inches wide.
Also some Plain Pongees in the lot. Reg
ular prices, soc, 75c and 81 yard. SOC
Special at. go. .......
Black japanese Habutai, waterproof and
perspiration proos; a light fabric for summer
wear and an especially good value, TIC
for one day ....-..............'.....'..'''
S6-inch Peau de Sole; pure silk, very bril-
liant and will wear we'll. Only five pieces
left. Regular price, SLIGO per Ct Z5
yard Special at.......................
Cloth Of Gold, 40 inches wide; the new
fabric for costumes and suits. $1.9S CT 20
value. Special for one day at..".. Vs'o>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
DRY GOODS

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Swan BROS. !,
424-426 King Sire
BARGAINS.
BARGAINS.
We offer for one week some elegant
bargains in Useful and Desirable Mer-
chandise, as follows:
Hainburgs.
$500 yards Hamburg Embroidery, both
swiss and cambria. Regular Sc quality.
Special price, SC yard.
Ladies' Hose.
Fifteen dozen Ladies' Black Ribbed Hose
Hermsdorf dyed. Regular 25c quality.
SPNNi"i PiiNS, par, loC.
MerceriZed Chambray.
Three pieces Fine Mereerized Chambray,
pink, green and OK blood stripes.
Reduced from soc to Soc yard.
Misses Waists.
Three dozen Misses Wash Waists, slightly
soiled.
Reduced from SOC to 19c each.
Ladies' Waists.
Seven dozen Ladies' White and Colored
Wash Waists,
Reduced from SOC to S5c each.
Silk Waists.
Eleven Ladies' Silk Waists in black and
colOrs.
Reduced from $29S to, choice, S1.9S.
Unbleached Cotton.
We offer one bale Good Heavy UnbIeached
Cotton, one yard wide.
Special price, 4Ic.
Walking Skirts.
Five dozen Ladies' Walking Skirts: splen.
did quality and well-made. Our regular 81 30
skirt Special price for one week only, in
blue, black and gray.
Choice, Sl.l9.
Percales.
1000 yards regular 12Ic Percales in lengths
from to 10 yards. In perfect condition.
Yard &c.
Storm Serge.
Two pieces good quality Storm Serge, 4C-
inches wide (blue only regular 25c quality.
Special price, yard, 19c.
Pebble Suitings.
Five pieces regular SOC Pebble Suiting, A.
inches wide.
Reduced to, yard, 99c.
Ladies' Hose.
Twenty-Five dozen Ladies' and Childrens
Black Hose.
Special price, SC pair.
Embroidered Collars.
Twenty-Five dozen Ladies' White En-
broidered Collars Zoe quality.
Special price, sc each.
Pearl Buttons.
Fifty dozen good Pearl Buttons, assorted
,izes.
Dozen sc.
(SEE OUR REMNANT COUNTRY
Standard Fashions
Are the best and you can always find the sizes
desired in our large stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
OUR NO. so DRESS TRUNK.

Made Of brasswoOd and covered with heavy
canvas; leather bound; brass trimmings; two
leather straps; best Excelsior lock; REINFORCED
box and valance clamps, double dowel bolts
on either end and in front; two trays; cloth
lined-an excellent value.
Each $1O.5O, 81 80, $3.50, $3.50,
$3.50 and $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-28
Travelling Requisites.

The stock is very complete, and we call at
tention to the following numbers:
OUR w. 81 L.. SPECIAL TRUNK.
Constructed of Eastwood and covered with
heavy army canvas: best malleable iron cor
ner and slat clamps; double dowel bolts on
either end and corners; four twelye-strap
hinges on the small sizes and five on the
larger ones; best Excelsior lock; sheet iron
bottom; two trays; an unequaled value.
Each 1896, 1926, $10.75, $l1.5o.
$500, $500 and $l4.OO.