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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Lansburgh &BrO.,
42O to 42G Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Several large focks Of wild geese on
their way north passed over this city
last night.
Portia and May Brown, the young
girls who recently disappeared from their
home near Accotink, as heretofore
published, have returned home. 1t is
not stated where they had been.
The annual clearance sale Of winter stock,
accumulation of remnants, odds and ends,
small broken lots &c, at Schwarz's, SIS King
street. beginning on Monday next, will be the
talk of the town. The ridiculous reductions
that have been made will sell the goods them.
selves. Nevertheless they have plenty of
salespeople to serve you promptly. There are
two special things that you certainly cannot
afford to miss, LIST, reading the advertisement
and ID, attending this sale.
The young ladies of Miss Carrie Cookies
class will give a musical entertainment at
Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday and Thurs
day. the 18th and 10th, for the benefit ofthe M.
E. Church South Sunday School. Quite an
interesting programme is being arranged Of
home talent and of Washington.
Thomas Penn, the youth who was hurt in
an accident at the Alexandria Iron Works
seriously hurt than was at first supposed. lie
is suffering considerably from his injuries and
his condition is causing his family and friends
some anxiety
Dispositions were taken before Commission
er Kemper today in the case of Gustav Ayres
VS.. The Interstate Pure Food Company, for
settlement of the accounts of receipts, &c.
Judge Norton represented the company, Mr.
j. K. Cation the creditors, and Mr.. +. B.
Taylor Mr.. Ayers.
Lenten services will be held in st Mary's
Church next Tuesday night at o'clock. Rev.
T.. NJ. Tearney, of West End, will preach the
sermon. Vesper services will be held at 7:G0
D. m. on Sunday during the remainder Ct
Lent.
A gentleman living on south Alfred street
reports having seen fourteen wild squirrels
scampering down that street, a day or two
ago He says they were making their way
toward lower Fairfax county.
The subject at the Gospel meeting IT ll6
south st. Asaph street tomorrow night Will be
"The Eastern Questionable Oyershadowing
War Cloud, the Precursor of Worlds Ruin"
A fight occurred in King street saloon
late last night between two young men which
caused some excitement before the combat
ants were parted and'quieted.
At the meeting of the Alexandria Light In.
fantry next Monday an election for a second
lieutenant will be held, Lieutenant TIGER hav-
ing failed to qualify.
Alexandria Council, Junior Order of Me-
chanics, will give a banquet Wednesday
night at Mrs A. Rammel & Sons restaurant.
J. W. Entwisle has sold to j. ii. Coleman
a house and lot on tue south side of King
street, between Fayette and Henry, for 81 800.
There was but one case before the Mayor this
morning, that of an old offender who had
been arrested for drunkenness. He was held.
The united States dispatch steamer May
flower passed up the river yesterday afternoon
for Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Arrested in New York.

Amos p. Elliott, of Alexandra
county, was arrested in New York
Thursday and held for requisitiOn papers
from Governor Montague. Two war
rants alleging grand larceny were re-
Gently issued for the young man. One
of them alleges the theft of $1Sl of the
funds of the Walker Chapel Methodist
Church, near Ballston. and the other
charges that he took 1884 belonging to
his brother-in-law, William Marcy.
Commonwealth Attorney Clements was
informed of the arrest and he Immediately
prepared the requisition papers, which
were forwarded to Governor Montague
for his signature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
The Spring Weather.

The mild and beautiful spring weather
of To-day brought many people, both young
and old. into the street. Former victims Of
grin. influenza, and kindred complaints,
in different stages of convalescence, enjoy
al the mellow sunshine, while the infan-
tile portion of the community emerged
from every quarter after their winter
Information. Wagons, go-carts, tricycles'
bicycles, miniature baby carriages, roller
skates and other membranes OF the
last visit of Santa Claus were brought
out and the glee of the little ones was
0unced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
River Notes.

A force of carpentersis at work on the
new electric lighting plant building at
Colonial Beach. w. II. Winston 4
Bro. will, in a few days, begin the
erection of a new wharf in front of the
big hotel at Colonial Beach and will
have it ready for use before the opening
of the excursion season.
Amasa Fulcher, former assistant
keeper of Maryland Point lighthouse,
in the Potomac river, has been appointed
third assistant keeper of Cape Hatteras
light.
There was another fog on the river
this morning which for time interfered
with navigation. The Norfolk steamer
was delayed about an hour and half
i'm her arrival here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
The Market.

There was no material change in the
market this morning. About the average
number of country people and buyers
were present. Poultry was still scarce
and high, Notwithstanding the mild
weather A few turkeys were held at
zoe. a pound and eggs were 1Sc. a dozen.
There was a moderate supply of vegeta-
bles, but amply sufficient for the demand.
The fish benches were stocked and some
of the varieties offered were extra fine.
Prices. however. remain high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Former Alexandrian Killed.

John Purvis, fireman on the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad, former
resident of this city, was killed in an
accident to a freight train last night
near Lynchburg. Conductor Glass re.
ceived injuries from which he died
later. The Inflated fireman was a
brother-in-law of Engineer Thomas j.
Purvis, who was killed in the derail-
ment of his train at Ravensworth one
month ago tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Bicyclists and Roller Skaters.

Mayor Simpson has directed the police
to see that people who ride wheels run
them at a safe gait on King street. He
has also directed the police to clear
King street of roller skaters, as
several narrow escapes from serious
accidents have occurred on that thorough
fare by reason of the risks run by the
young of both sexes who indulge in TINS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Washington's Birthday Association.

Another meeting of citizens interested
in the formation of an association for
the annual celebration of Washington's
birthday will be held in the rooms OF
the Business Mems League on Monday
night next at 8 o'clock. The committee
appointed to draft a constitution and
bylaws of the association will submit
their report for adoption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
U. D. G.

The committee on Southern Cross of
Honor being still authorized to bestow
that testimonial on all Confederate SOL
diers in good standing, desire all such
in this vicinity to procure an authorized
paper of eligibility, FIJI out same, have 1t
signed, and send it to the COM
mitteeas soon as possible. Blanks may
be obtained of Mr.. Edgar Warfield.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Receiver for Treasury Fund.

Howard L. wilkins yesterday filed
suit in Washington against ii. Clay
Jones, of Alexandria, to have receiver
appointed to take charge of fund of
81 1000, to the credit of the latter, in
the United States Treasury. Wilkins
maintains that Jones owes him 1914. OF
on a promissory note dated Deem
her "a 1900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Rare Book Section,

Where there is choice collection Of book,
in fine bindings and handsome illustrations
with a variety of titles and authors, in poetry
travel, history, fiction, works on art, the
drama and essays. Books in all departments
of literature is larger than ever. Dictionaries
and Encyclopedias, Sets of Standard Authors
Biography, all the leading works Of fiction
and a notable collection of
BEAUTIFUL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Also Bibles and Religious Works, Prayer
and Hymnals. Catholic Prayer Books and
Bibles-the best Of everything In the book
world is here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Fair and Bazaar,

Osceola Tribe of Red Men have made
arrangements for holding fair and
bazar from April l3 to %, inclusive.
Armory Hall will be tastefully arranged
for the occasion. The committee hav-
ing the affair in charge will do every:
thing possible to make it attractive and
will assure all who attend genuine en-
ioyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Deaths.

Madeline, the four-year-old daughter
of Mr.. Joshua and Mrs. Lena Harrlng-
ton. died at her parents home, I'll
north Patrick street, yesterday evening
from meningitis.
Daniel Jones, colored, we'll known
resident of the county, died last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14

A suggestive list of everything that is
new for your Easter Gowns now dis
played here.
Satin Liberty Foulards, Fancy and
Black Wash Silks, Embroidered Silk
Pongees, Silk Crepe de Chimes, Silk
Peau de Crepes, Black Guaranteed Taf-
fetas, Wool Hemstitched Louisines,
Voiles in all the leading shades, ALI
wool Crepe Pebbles, Snow Flake Cloths
for skirts and suits, New English Tweeds,
Broadcloths and Venetians, Lace ALI
overs for waists and dresses, Arabian
Inserting Bands, White Satin Damask
for waists, All Linen White Lawns,
White Irish Linen for suits and waists,
Evening Shades Silk Mulls, New Fancy
Ribbons, New Line Ladies Belts, Silk
and Lisle Gloves, Large Line Kid
Gloves, Ladies Isle Thread Hosiery,
White Dotted Swisses, Persian Mulls,
White Persian Lawns, New Line Walk
ing Skirts, New Line Ladies' Skirt
Waists, New Line Ladies' Neckwear and
New Shirt Wash Sets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F sts., n. w.
WASHINGTON, d. c.
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, March 1.-The opening changed
in the stock market were slight. The markes
is quiet and the attitude waiting one. The
morning dealings today have been without
Significance. The advance following the bank
statement was moderate and generally frac-
tional, but the market closed firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases ofa cold,
deep-seated on the lungs, causing pneumonia,
is that of Mrs Gertrude f. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, who was entirely cured by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. She says: The
coughing and straining so weakened me that
ran down in weight from 14S to 80 pounds.
tried number Of remedies to no avail until
used One Minute Cough Cure. -Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely
of the cough, strengthened my lungs and re;
stored me to my normal weight, health and
strength" +. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of Well Known
Chicago Physician.

l use and prescribe Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands of the most unpro-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, M.
D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
New Schedule.

A new schedule will go into effect on
the Washington and Alexandria ferry
tomorrow. The trips will be more fire.
quent, the boat not remaining at each
end OF the route as long as by the pres
ent schedule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Baby Clothes.

Practical outer and under garments for in
door and outdoor wear at the present season.
Pique Hats, Bedford Cord Long and Short
Coats, Nansook Slips, Muslin Night Drawers,
Muslin Skirts, Cotton Shirts, &c, and all
priced so economically as to admit of com
plete outfit for the baby at all times.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
ton increasing cloudiness tonight, probably
rain. beginning early Sunday morning. sun
day rain variable winds, becoming iresh
nOrtheasterly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14

"A dose in time saves lives" DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases Of every
sort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
Corset Department.

1--WE are showing the latest novelties in Paris
Corsets. including the Lily of France and
Parame; also the newest and most desirable
effects in domestic Corsets. The closed back
corset, which laces in front, is one of the
novelties coming into favor. Those with the
straight front and dip hip characterize the
latest modes also Short-hip Corsets for slender
figures.
The following are few Of the well-tried
domestic makes which we especially recon-
mend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
LOCAL NEWS.

Sim rises tomorrow at 6:2i a. NJ. and sets
6,12 D. N. High water at $40 a. m. ana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
DRY GOODS
Woodward ( LOtlrDp,
10th, 18th Il + StsN w.
Until Further Notice, Store Will Close
at $3.50 p. NJ.
ITEMS New Cravats.
A Special Purchase.

We place OH sale a special purchase OF
Mems New Silk Crayats for spring. We per-
sonally selected the silks some months since
and had them made up into
French Four.in-hands.
Narrow Reversible Four-in-hands,
and Folded English Squares.
The patterns are the very newest and
present an unusually broad collection of most
attractive effects.
The value is exceptional.
SOC each.
Main floor, F street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
DRY GOODS.
You cannot afford to miss it.
Annual Clearance Sale
WINTER STOCK.

Accumulation of remnants, odds and ends.
small broken lots, &c. This sale win be the
talk of the town. The ridiculous reduction
we have made will sell the goods themselves,
nevertheless we have plenty of salespeople to
serve you promptly. Remember, this sale is
for short time only. If you miss this un-
heard of opportunity it's your own fault, not
ours. Each and every article will be found
just exactly as advertised. On any unsats-
factory purchase your money will be cheer
fully refunded. Read this list over carefully.
Every item will be found special marked
down bargain, and we guarantee you will not
be disappointed by attending this big sale of
ours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14
DRY GOODS.

Stylishly made and trimmed-ln
qualities that will withstand the hardest
kind of wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-14

Several large focks of wild geese on
their way north passed over this city
last night.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-28

With the cables featureless. there Was little dl,
position here to trade In coffee and the nuctuation
slightly on liquidation By tired holders Brazilian
advces state that the next crop will be Of poorer
quality than this one, Afew June notices were
MEr1is,I In London. tin TN wa; e. io. h'eh H.,
per in London advanced fI for spot to col IS, Cd
and i2s. Cd. for futures to ESQ IS. cd. Here the
market was quiet and unchanged. Lead was
ing eli las. Cd .Spelter declined Is. ID abroad
to en- l2s, 3D.. while the New York marke, showed
no change. Following are the ,s.ons o'ths Ms;s
tic. spot l75d casting. spot. "A 500 u 7Sc TN
~ t5aL2s. csc lead !s7ac;: spelter s7sc Iron, No
rss a. @ e. pig iron warrants nominal
Common to good strained rosin. s2at2o5.
sass Pork Vas 1f aae Ne With
s:Sa's5S Telow 5''' Dressed hogs r.,t
p a2l'sc,: State, dairy tubs, extras, 2ic oheesc
State. + c. small. choice. iliac far to pHm'
State and Pennsyivsna. l7ai7I.c. Western IL
Chicago, May 27.-"The market acted as though
needed cons,an. support There was 80 w .55
srms. The support furnished by tie hgI lssdsT,
ssou fair fa sSs '"f
also true of all pork futures eAcept the MAY WIZ
and and RIBS late in me session Tho movement fro1
the interior is assuming very large proportions
the hogs coming from all directions oiInnrn
points. received 5000 hogs TO day"
SUoAR.-Raw WAS easier at Sac for M test anU
al s,te.: 1900 bags centrifugal 90 test a, 'Asc ="
bags molasses sugar 80 test AT 81 5lsc Rehh emo,
was outlet: Arbuckle Bros. 10 poin's lower o'h'f
reAncrs unchanged graduated <,Sh5c'
CHICAGO. Nav 2T.-IheSc were To day PRICE,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-28
CITY OF MONTREAL,
... DOMINION OF CANADA.
$500, 100000
35% Bonds or Stock, 40
Years, Maturing May LIST,
1913.
PAYABIEIN GOLD,


Sealed tender. addressed 70 the city Clerk VIII
Hal. Montreal. up to three O'Clock In the after.
noon Of Friday the ih OF June next. for the whole
OF part OF Three hundred thousand Dollars Of
three and one halt per cent stock" or Coupon
On neoess.ry public works Of the CIV As provided
Chap. S. Sec. 344 in the form of either Registered
stock or Bonds. at the option OF the ,enderers
$500 shares II in Stock 500 TO 81 900 II In Bonds
option 10 be declared In the tender.
Redeemable by Sinking Fund.
Interes, payable semi annually on the ntst
City Treasurer. City Hall. Montreal. where tho
stock iedgers and transfer books are kept.
Upset price 90 and accrued Interest from Isl
Nay.
PAYMENTS.
Payment at the City Hall, Montreal IS follows:
az on application and balance a option OF pur.
chaser any time prior to list November next.
Tenderers may be present. or represented by
proxy, At the opening of the tenders at the above
mentioned date. in the Finance Committee Room,
CAY Hall. Montreal
Further particulars may be had on application
10 the undersigned.
The whole subject TO ratification OF the City
Council. CHS. ARNOLDI,
Asst. City Treasurer.
Montreal p May 1909.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-28

In cotton the next crop showed more strength than
this one owing to tho backwardncss OF the season
more or less buying by the outside public. by Ruronr
and by local operators generally on the theory
that Is two or three weeks late and that the out
This crop was sold by local and Southern operators
and at one time showed considerable weaknes
with far less speculation than OF late The stocK
here increased 500 bales and is now being aug )
mented very rapidly. The receipts are still liberal
and the stock here now the largest for some years
Irregular. AZ one time weak, and at another time
quite steady. and In the popular psrlance keeping
people guessing. Some here now inclined to
await the Government report which will appear on
June and though generally expected to be bulllsh
some fear It may not prove quit. so bullsh as tn
points on demand from the shorts. who seem 10
have been Influenced partly by run,ors OF freight
handlers strike at Fail River. which would proven,
some 5000 bales from being shipped from there to
CorPEE.--Rlo on the spot was dull at SIC. for
No. 7. Sales, 600 bags Santos No. 4 At &C.. 500
Central American. Futures were unchanged To-
points lower. closing quiet with sales Of 1879
bags Havre and Hamburg unchanged Amer
can warehouse deliveries. $3.50 bags: Rio was
unchanged: receipts. 900 bags. stock, 500 900:
change, II II SD. decline OF SD. Santos
unchanged: receipts. Ii, 900 bags; stock sse.Ooo
Prices here follows:
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. Ex-dVdenS
THE OUTSIDE MARKET.

There was a further shrinkaEe in activity
Of the recent liquidation encourn ged further
IN the early tradHs GhIcr rssHted
most OF the impor tant shares. interest
con tinued centred in but very few issues
In the late afternoon prices became easy
under light oferin ss and In most cases all
the early advances were lost Northern
Securities, under light buying at the open Ing.
advanced nearly per cent but ut the close
Can shares received excellent support thr ou gh-
out the day. especially the common. which
has been more or less neglected. On fairly
heavy purchases it roSe more than per cent
The preferred gained about r.
Havana Tobacco common to light pur-
chases gained per cent. American Light
and TRACTION common rose about per cent
on small purchases. Standard OIL sold 8
points from the last final. Com PRE- ssed
Air was weak. declln ing to I on compare
lively light offerings. Interborough Rapid
Transit shares were frn,er but quiet. The
copper shares were steady but practically
neglected
In bonds Rock Island new So advanced
sharply IN the initial dealings under good
buying about per cent. but near the close
the weakness in the stock in the stock market
plaoe. Interna tional Mercantile Marine as
were Arm and In better demand. Lacka.
wanna Steel So were ensy.
The transactions In the market to-day wore
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-28
STOCK EXCHANGE L1sTINGs.

The Governing Com mittce OF the New York
Stoch Exchange has listed the following securities:
Louisville md Nashville Railroad Company
Southern Railway Companys ti0j.0o0 additional
collateral 4 per cent joint bonds making the total
amount listed Sil.7H 900.
Hooking Valley Railway Com pany's 100000 nd
ditonsl first consolidated mortgage 100 year ~
per cont. bonds. making the total amount listed
Si2.lS7,OO.
Burlington. Cedar Rapids and Northern Rail
frst mortgage collateral trust S per cent bonds
making total amount listed 81 10000
ST. Louis and san FrAnclsco Railroad Company's
q h2sOoO additional per cent refunding mortgage
bonds, making total amount listed t+8 10 ,OO0; and
d op2 100 additional common stock. making total
amount listed S29.OOO.0OO
Genera, Electric Company's 5000, too 81 per
cent 70 year debenture coupon bonds.
Hudson County Gas Con,pany's % isO 0oO frst
NOR, gage per cent. coupon bonds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-28
REAL ESTATE TRUST Co,
OF NEW YORK.

..,s 20 NASSAU STREET, May 9th, 1903.
BY an amendment to the Constitution
OF the New York Clearing House Asso-
citation, adopted Feb. II, 1903, Trust
Companies sending their exchanges
through a member Of the Association
shall on and after June list. 1903, keep
in vaults cash reserve.
We have the required reserve in our
vaults and will continue to avail our
selvsI of tho Clearing House facilities.
HE;RY c. SWORDS. President,
II. II. CAMMANN, Vice President
II, W. REIGHLEY. Secretary.
WANTED-Scat on Consolidated Exchang o.
Address BENNETT rs wall ST,