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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
ExrRAcrrxG GOLD FROM GRAVEL.

EXTRACTING GOLD FROM GRAVEL
Thomas A. Edison has a scheme for ex-
tracing the untold billions of dollars
worth of gold that lie in the immense
Glow grade" quartz gravel beds in Lower
California. New Mexico, Arizona and
northern Mexico These cannot now
he worked, because water for the old
fashioned placer hydraulic system is
lacking and the gold runs in too small
quantity to the ton to make mining 1t
profitable under other systems. An air
blast is employed by Edison in his solu-
ton of the problem to separate the gold
from the mass. Experiments on the
desert near Santa Fe by Claude Chap
man. one of Edison's assistants, have
enabled Edison and Chapman to produce
a machine which they declare will re-
claim 90 per cent. of the gold from the
gravel. The plant near Santa Fe was
constructed to see what would actually
be accomplished under the most adverse
conditions. Edison estimates that 25c
IN gOld snOulu NC yloIu0u ny q VOn VI ~
poorest gravel and says his machine will
reclaim 50 per cent. of the gold contained
in seven tons of gravel every hour The
gravel is dug out of the bank with a
Steam shovel. Conveyors then carry 1t
TO sieves that separate it into particles OF
uniform size. Each separator is design.
ed to handle gravel of a certain size, and
the gravel is automatically distributed
to the hopper of its proper machine.
The gravel falls through a narrow slit
before rotary blower which drives a
powerful blast of air against the falling
gravel The gold, being heaviest, falls
to the bottom of the machine, but all
the lighter gravel and sand is blown into
a separate compartment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
HICKS FOR MAY.

From the 1st to the 3rd growing
storm conditions will increase as they
advance eastward across the country,
resulting in wide cloud areas with active
storms of rain, wind and thunder on
and touching the 2ud and 9rd. In the
nature of things, rising barometer,
change Of winds to westerly and north
erly, and much cooler weather will fol-
low close on the rear of these storms,
giving many northern to central sections
touches of chill and frost during some OF
the nights 10 the first week of May.
On and touching the 9th to 9TH look
for decided and rapid change to falling
barometer, and quite warm, resulting
in sharp electric storms on the 9th
and 7th. Moon crossed the celestial
equator on the 9th and heavy thunder
storms will be most natural on and next
to that day. As these storms pass east
ward across the country, change to
rising barometer and must cooler will
follow from the west, giving possible
frost in northern sections between 9TH
and 10th.
The regular storm period covering the
10th to 10Th May, be set down as dan
perous by this time the focus of the
Suns magnetic and electric energy WI
lie along parallel lines covering the cell
tral states or sections most subject to
violent tornado storms. From the llth
to about the 18th storms of rain, hail
and thunder, some of them furious and
tornado will visit many states in their
sweep to Atlantic seaboard. Storms at
this and the remaining days of May are
ant to recur about the same time Of day
for several days. A decided change Of
wind to the west and cooler, will be fol
lowed by frosts in the northern states.
We must not be understood as saying
that tornadoes must occur at this time,
but the astronomic outlook is such as to
make such storms decidedly probable.
The general aspect of cloud, sky, wind,
current, temperature, barometer and
hygrometer will give timely and ample
warnings as to whether the storm cen
ters are coming your way.
The center of Mercury period falls on
the 18th and the reactionary storm period
is central on the 18th and 18th. About
these days storm conditions will reach
another maximum then look out for very
cooler weather for several days. The
last regular storm period Tor May reaches
from the 22nd to 28th this is another
period in which heavy or dangerous
storms are entirely probable. The 25th
to 2Sth will be the time Ofgreatest violence
andprobable danger although general
daily disturbances may continue through
the month.
The moon is new on the 26th at great
est declinatiOn north on the 9th, and
in perigee on the 18th. These facts, added
to their existing causes lead us to say
that storms of wide and dangerous pro-
portions are very probable on and touch
ing the Goth, 27th and 2S. Phenom-
enally half temperature, high humidity
and very low barometer will precede these
storms serving efiectually as premOnitiODs
and warnings
MAY and June are the months this
year in which to collect and store sup
plies of water. Those depending on rains
for much supply will do well to heed
this warning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

TIE PORTSMOUTH FlRE.-As was stated
in the Gazette, fire yesterday morning en-
trely destroyed the freight warehouse Of the
Southern Railway in Portsmouth, and the
crate factory Of T. p. Lindsay, in which the
blaze originated, was also burned TO, he
ground. The damage will amount to aboat
$50 600. While the Portsmouth iiremen were
fighting the Southern Railway fire, twenty
four houses on First avenue and Londcn
street were totally destroyed. The fire, which
was the work Of an ineendiary, so it IS sup
posed. originated in a saloon on the corner
and spread down both streets. As me burh-
ING buildings we're nearly half mile from
any available water supply, the firemen
could only prevent the spread Of the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
Exposure to a sudden climatic change

Exposure to sudden climatic change
produces cold in the head and catarrh is apt
to follow. Provided with Ely's Cream Balm
YOU are armed against Nasal Catarrh. Prlce
50 cents at druggists or Ely brothers, 90 va, ar
rem street. New York, will mail it. The
Balm cures without pain, does not irritate or
cause sneezing. 1t spreads itself over an ir-
ritated and angry surface, relieving immei.
lately the painful inflammation, cleanses and
cures. Cream Balm quickly cures the cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in
all cases of Cough Group and La Grippe be-
cause it does not pass Immediately into the
stomach, but takes effect right at the seat OF
the stomach. Ii draws out the inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanently, by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure HE
giving and life-sustaining oxygen to the
blood and tissues. L. S. Leadbeater Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
AIexan0ria Gazette.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRl-WEEkI1 Al
GAZETTE BUILDING. 80 & Sl2 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: DAILY year, $500; 6 months,
$3.50; months, $1:25; month, SO;4S; l
Tri,weekiy-1 wear. $500; 6 months, $3.50 ;
8 months, S6:75; / month, $0:25.
All transient advertisements must be paid ior
in advance.
Resolutions i'm memonam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by socletiess
or persons, unless of public concern, VIII
only be printed in the paper as advertise
melts.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is pald Tor
at transient rates, and under no eelrculm-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
The Gazette office is connected with the Iele-
phone Exchanges. Advertisements, orders
for the paper, news Of any information or
business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice of Alexandra, Nlr'
gimia, as secOnd-class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
DRUGGISTS,

DRUGGISTS,
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions a specially,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne Mag
nolia. Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Spongess,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; a full assortment of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
sea Moss Farine. Spices Of all kinds, and
select stock Of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
tained elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

The best physic: Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take pleasant in effect. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.
Cream Balm is
rem street. New York

An OLD AND WEIL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t sOothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for piarrh@a. Is
nIeasart 10 the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
hottie. It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

Ordinary household accidents have no ter,
rors when there's bottle Of DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil in the medicine chest. Heals
burns. cuts. bruises, sprains. Instant rellei.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
FOUNDERS AND MACIirNlsTs.
FOUNDERS AND MACltlNh5Io.
J. & II. AITCHESON,
MACHINISTS AND ENGI'
NEERS,
And Builders Of
And Builders Of

MARINE AND STATIONARY ENGINES.
Blacksmithing and Steam Fitting. Engi-
neers' and Machinists' Supplies, and all sorls
of mill work and that connected with oilcS-
work promptly executed. Repairing prompt
ly done. ,.,l.r,,,co,,
t19 King Street Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

IL
health again by taking Wine of Ca1 i''i-
Asa regulator Of the menstrual per 9o
Wine Of Cardui has never been know
to fail. 1t has seldom failed to re- .or
perfect health, even in the most pc ~
tent and aggravated case Of weak
Miss Ida NJ. Snyder, Of No. 535
gen Street, Brooklyn, n. Y, has
Wine Of Cardui and she says it ht
her into a new life. Health to
Snyder is worth a great deal: {
an attractive young woman with iL.ei-
lectual attainments and she, occupies
the position Of Treasurer Of the Brook
lyn East End Art Club. This position
marks her as person Of intellect, cul-
ture and refinement and it speaks highly
of the respect and trust her fellow
women have in her. She writes:
"If women would pay more attention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
COAL AND WOOD.
INSURANCE AGENCIES.
Alexandria Insurance Co.,

(BEGAN BUSINESS N 1871l.
CAPITAL PAID UP IN CASH $4,000.
Fire. Marine and Plate Glass Insurance.
J. CLINTON SMOOT (ofC c. Smoot q Sons
CO.., President.
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
George S. French (Sec. Alex. Fert. q Cneini-
cal CO... CO
hardware). I.,.,
r. Baer. ir., (Clothing Merchant).
SamT. Ii. Lunt (Real Estatel.
WIN. II. Hellmuth (Hellmuth Bros:).
ND-Ofiee NO. 102 south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
WIN. S. MOORE,
MACIITNIST. IRON AND BRASS FOUND
FR. SHIPSMITH AND BLACKSMITH,
loIn DOMINION WORKS.

South Union Street Alexandria, Va,
VIII furnish and repair all kinds Of Ma
chinery, Iron and Bras Castings, wrought
and Cau Iron Fences. Mil Work, Ship and
Hlacksmithing. Edge Tools, Mill Picks, Fac
inc Hammers and all kinds Of Mil Work
made and repaired at the shortest notice and
at reasonable prices. The highest market
price paid for old Wrought and Cast Iron,
Brass and Copper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
A. c. Slaymaker,
429 KING STREET.
DRUGGISTS.
C. l.. LEADBEATER, c. G. LEADBEATEk
+. s. LEADBEATER, J. LEADBEAIhh
E. s. Leadbeater & Sons,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
105 and 107 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines. Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia Tor
J. c. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas q
Co. $ Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c. :,
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
preparations. .
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from the manufactur-
ers. We are therefore enabled to supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by a we'll
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our specially. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Cores
pondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
CLOTHING.
NOW READY.
SPRING SUITS
CLOTHING.
FOR
Boys and Youths


In all the newest styles and patterns,
ranging in price from $500 to $1,000.
Knee Pants Suits as large as II years.
Our line of Spring Samples for made
to-measure suits and trousers is larger
and more complete than ever before.
Suits to order at $3.50, SIG, SIS
and $40.
Trousers at 81, SIS, Sc and $3.50.
Satisfactory fit guaranteed. All goods
marked in plain figures and strictly One
Price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

R1lENSTRUAL irregu-
M larities are genei-
UE ally the beginning
uA of a woman's trou-
bles. With the vitality at a
low ebb, the blood weak
ened, the digestion dis0r-
dered, she goes about pale
faced, hollow.eyed and hag-
gard, a piteous contrast to
the bloomin g health of
her former self. But over
rno o.An -. Lor n fOttOH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

California large white Selected ASPAR
W, P. wooLLs 4 son.
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: New TOMATOES, large cans, for sale al
l0c. by .. y. Mll.DO nv.
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INK AYDRIA. W THURSDAY EVENING APRIL 30, 1903
MISS IDA M. SNYDER,
rrsAsurer Of the Bro ~ n East End Art Club.

TO their health we would
have more happy wives,
mothers and daughters, and
Il they would Use more intel
ligence In the matter Of medi-
cines, Observing results, they
would find that the doctors
prescriptions do not perfosm
the many cures they are given
credit for.
AN consulting with my
druggist he advised McElfse's
~. - 4 <lls II eITf
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in effecting cure. If you take these
medicines according to directions, the
relief and cure is simple. Some cases
are cured quickly and others take longer
because the disease has run longer.
Remember how Miss Snyder took Wine
Of Cardui and has health. The same
medicines are offered you to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
MEDICINAL.

In the good
old days th e
sexton announc-
ed a death in
the community
by a stroke on
the church bell
for every year Of
the life that was
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lck-Dracght, and so 1 took It
every reason to thank him for
4, opened 0p to me with restored
nd It only took three morths to
aay secure the sane relief as
der, if you take Wine Of Cardni
took it. Thedford's Black
is the companion medicine Of
Cardui and it is a liver and
gulator which assists greatly
ing a cure. If you take these
"a according to directions. the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30

10 boxes Choice CREAM CHEESE Jnst re
ceived by .. =. MIIbOhN.
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Madras for
Shirts and Waists

In Figures, Woven Stripes, plain colors,
at 10, l2l and lJc.
Mercerized Zephyrs, plain and striped, l9c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07

labor dispute had soothing effect upon
the prevalent apprehension over the la
Dor outlook. There was heavy selling OF
Sugar reported for Boston, supposed to
be in the pursuit of bear campaign.
The bond market was duh and irregu-
lar. Total sales (par value) s1,S65.000.
u. S. new As registered declined IA
per cent, and the new As coupon q per
cent The old As advanced u per cent.
On the last call.
Total sales of stocks were sos 200
shares, including Atchison. %. 300 Balti-
more and Ohio. 1926: Canadian Pacific,
$500; Erie, 1900; Manhattan 1900
Mexican National Railroad of Mexico.
$500; Missouri Pacific, 26,2OO: Pennsyl-
Nania, 4S,400; Reading. Is 500: St Paul.
1880; Southern Pacific, 10000: Union
Pacific, $4,000; Wabash preferred. 900;
Amalgamatcd Copper, 10, 700; Brooklyn
Transit, 1890; Sugar 23,1OO: u. S. Steel,
$500; do. preferred, $3.50; Rock Island,
81. 600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
BALTIMORE PROVISIONS.
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, April THE stock market
showed a considerable degree of strength
this morning, but prices ran off on the
good news of the day, showing the con-
tinued disposition OF holders to realize
in good market From the Stock Elk
change standpoint the dissolution of the
temporary injunction against the voting
of the Southern Pacific stock neld by I'm
ion Pacific was regarded as good news in
the sense that II was favorable to higher
prices. Speculative Wall street has en-
tered little into the merits OF the respect
i've contentious of the two sides to the
Southern Pacific quarrel regarding cor
poration policy in the disposition earn
ings, but there has been an uneasy sense
that the question raised in the dispute
carried a threat OF grave consequences
to many reaching arrangements by
railroad corporations. The question of
the right of railroad corporation to
own stock of a competing line is one that
involves some of the most important ar
rargements made during the recent era
of building up of community of inter
est amongst railroad, Judicial decision
to make permanent the injunction
against the Union Pacific's interest was
accepted as encouraging by holders of Sc
eurities. The disposition to realize was
emphasized by the granting of an APP
peal to q higher court and the definite
postponement of the Southern Pacific an
nual meeting. Immediately after the an
ncuncement of the decision Union Pacifis
rose 214 over Saturday. Most of the
active list at that time showed gains of
between / and points with Pennsyl-
vania, ST Paul and Canadian Pacific
conspicuously strong. AS a result of the
! late selling movement nothing but frac-
| tons were left of these advances and the
| tone at the closing was easy and intense
| ly duh. The decidedly easier tone of the
call money market was also an influence
in the early strength of the market.
money rates were lower in London and
there was temperance in the exchange
market here of bankers loan bills Brok-
| ers in the time money market report that
practically the only funds offered in that
department are by foregn houses, Rates
| for time money and mercantile paper do
not show the relaxing tendency yet. Some
very favorable showings of railroad gross
earnings for the fourth week ard month
Of March had an encouraging influence
| The increase by Missouri Pacific over
the corresponding week of last year
amounted to &c per cent. that of Norfolk
! end Western to % per cent Southern
/ Railway and Central of Georgia to q
per cent. Cincinnati and Ohio 16 per cent
while for the month of March Mobile and
| Ohio's gross earnings rose 90 per cent
and New York Centrals 81 per cent
| Notwithstanding the level of operating
| expenses such increases In gross make a
| striking showing of railroad prosperity
/ The reported settlement of the Wabast
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
Tarrant e. Kings
Cotton Letter.
lspecia1 to News and Observer.l


New York. April G-Under exciting
conditions the cotton market advanced
today in the highest point of the season
when May cotton sold at 1888 it was
simply a case of the shorts scrambling
for cover. Mr.. Sully personally bought
several thousand bales of July Cotton
during the first few minutes, and this
started the shorts TO buying. Later in
the day the cotton expert, who has been
more successful as a circular writer than
as cotton operator, set his brokers in
to the market, and bought many thous-
ands of bales of July cotton at the high
est price of the season, and the very fact
that he was seeking cover led many OPP
orators to believe that possibly the eX-
citement was over, and there was heavy
bear selling during the afternoon, but
prices did not yield. Indeed the market
closed tonight higher than it has been at
any time this season.
We have all along predicted extreme
prices, and while we believe not that
cotton is going to sell at astonishing fig
ures, it must be remembered that at this
level values, the slightest bolt from the
blue would precipitate one of the greatest
razzle dazzles ever seen; consequently
we would suggest that as cotton has
bulled itself since December it should
be allowed to do so until the end of the
current season. Meanwhile, the abnor-
NAL conditions are such as to offer an OPP
portunity which is seen only once in a
year that is to sell August and buy
December at difference of more than
100 points, which operation will undoubt-
eddy return a profit of from two to three
dollars per bale, without the usual spec
ulative risk, and another tempting prop
osition is to sell September, and buy Oc-
tober at 80 points difference.
The first few days of good crop reports
will bring September down very near to
the October price.
TARRANT & KING.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

BY virtue of a decree of the Superior
Court of Wake County, N. c., entered at
the February term, 1908, Of said court in
the case of e. B. Barbee and G. B.
Barbee, trustees of G. B. Afford ct al vs.
George w. B. Utley ct al, / will offer for
sale to the highest bidder for cash, at
public cutlery, at the Court House door,
in the city of Raleigh, N. c., on Monday,
the 4th day of May, 1903, at II o'clock M,
the following described tracts of land,
situated in Holly Springs township, Wake
county, N c., and bounded as follows:
First Tract: Known as the old field
tract, described in mortgage to G. B.
Afford, dated March 7th, 1892, containing
fifty acres more or less, adjoining the
lands of G.. B. Afford n. c.. Burns ct al,
and known as that tract Of land conveyed
to G. w. B. Utley by J. w. Adams and
wife, beginning at J. c. Hunters corner,
formerly Marshall Benefits line, run
ming south SO poles to Wheeler's line,
thence with said line 96 poles to the
road, thence north 50 poles to a stake,
PASSWORDS corner, thence with Hunters
line to the beginning.
Second Tract: Situated in said town
ship and known as the house tract, be-
ginning in Isaac Hunters old line, run
ming south 64A poles to stake, thence
east to the Apex road about 108 poles,
thence with said road northward about
70 poles to a corner in the Easter Ann
Rogers line, thence west with Mrs,
Traywick's line to the beginning, con-
tanning 46 acres or Whereabouts.
Third Tract: Situated in said town
ship, containing one acre, conveyed to
G. w. B. Utley by Mrs. P. X. Traywick,
adjoining the Traywiclk land on the north
end The said deed from Mrs. Traywick
is hereby referred to for description.
Fourth Tract: Situated in said town
ship and known as the one acre lot con-
veyed to Pink Utley by G. B. Afford, en-
bracing the T. l.. Gates old house, where
lobe Taylor now lives, more fully de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at a stake
in the north and south line of G. B. AL
ford's land on the new road, running
west u poles to a stake, thence south IL
poles links to a stake thence east II
poles to a stake in the north and south
line Of 1913 acre tract belongin to said
Afford, thence with said line north Is
poles and links to the beginning, con-
tanning one acre. 1t being the same lot
that was conveyed by T. L. Gates and
wife to G. B. Afford by deed registered
in the office of the Register OF Deeds OF
Wake county, in book 80, page 500.
w. B. JONES, Commissioners.
March Is, 1903.