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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
The performance Last Night.

A largeand enthusiastic audience filled
the Opera House last night to witness
'eThe Assembling of the Nations, " q
beautiful extravaganza, given for the
benefit of the Society for the Restoration
of Historic Alexandria. Miss Edith
Ramsay made stately and beautiful
Columbia, and looked regal as she sat
upon her throne reviewing the different
nations. The little Japs camefrst, with
Miss Mary Mays as standard bearer,
and were loudly applauded. Miss Eliza
beth Forney, OF Washington, danced in
a manner that is quite remarkable for
such little tot Miss Jessie Armstrong
danced a Spanish fandangO that was
much admired. The Irish girls, with
Miss Mary Snowden as standard bearer,
were spirited and graceful in character
istic jig. Scotland was represented by
some very young ladies, who danced a
Highland fling in sprightly fashion.
The German maidens, with Miss Florrie
Davidson as standard bearer, danced
very prettily to the music of "The
Watch on the Rhine" The Aus
trians. Miss Edna Homer carry
ing the banner, went through
gypsy dance in splendid style. Miss
Forney gave another dance to familiar
melodies, and then all the countries
appeared and, led by Uncle Sam, in the
person of Mr.. Stewart Bryan, and by
Columbia, sang the "Star Spangled Ban
ner' and "Dixie." The final tableau
was a beautiful picture. The second
part of the entertainment was a farce
entitled "Mother Goose" Miss Myra
Lee Cavalier had the title role, and
acted in her usual charming manner.
She received excellent support from
Miss Maybelle Ewing, as Mother Hub
bard; Mr.. b. p. Wheatley, as Jack
Goose Mr.. Truman Ashton, as King
Cole Miss Mamie Jones, as Mrs.
Mufet Miss Geraldine Taylor, as Bo
Beep; Mr.. Page Waller, as Bobby
Mr.. Gwynn Dent, as Tommy
Tucker, and Masters J. Kersey, G.
Pitts and E. Sclwarzmann as the fddlers
three. The entertainment will be re-
peated tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
improved Passenger Service.

The Southern Railway has greatly i'm
proyed its local schedules Oh the main
line in the State of Virginia. On Sun
day last two new trains were put on be-
tween Charlottesville and Danville. leav-
ing Charlottesville daily at 6:3O a. M,
arriving at Lynchbnrg at 500 a. M,
and at Danville at 80 a. m. Return
inc the train leaves Danville daily at
4 80 u. H., arriving at Lynchburg at
T:O5 D. H., and at Charlottesville $3.50
,. m. Through trains on the Southern
Railway will also make the following adj
ditioaal stops: No. 20 on flag at Ma
nassa,. Culpeper and Orange, and will
stop regularly at Coyesyille, ROcktish
and Amherst; No. SO will stop at Cul-
Deper Calverton, and Manassas and
No 3Oat Amherst, Arlington, Oak Ridge
and Rockiish. This gives additional iaclll-
ties far merchants, bankers, farmers,
and the travelling public in general to
get into and out Of the different cities
and towns ia the State of Virginia, and
there Is hardly point on the main line
at nresent that cannot be reached by
several local trains a day. The cities OF
Iv,,chburg. Charlottesville and Danville
have been given ideal service for trading
nnrnoses and every effort is being made
nv the Southern Railway to give the
Virginia patrons the best ACCOMMODATIONS
DOssible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
An Interesting Relic.

At the meeting last Monday night OF
r E. Lee Camp Of Confederate Vet,
Grams of this city the camp received and
ordered to be placed with their relics
turned wood acorn with this inscription:
sIn 1864 a gentleman in Cincinnati
sent through the lines a twig of Paulonia
Imperialis TO Col. j. I. l.. Preston, OF
Gen. T. ]. JacksOn's staff, with the re-
quest that it be planted by the tomb OF
the Confederate warrior, in the cemetery
at Lexington, Va. 1t made rapid
growth, and in years disturbed the
:, Oldest mound. In 1884 Mrs. jackson
d;r. eted Its removal. The sexton opened
tLa >arth and the company present
$50 he roots had gone directly to the
81 or d embraced by curious curves
o onI ba , Ngs the body of the champion
anu az ,S $50 Son "a. My friend, the sexton,
% handed 'Is %o . seciiGu OF the tree and
H tbsSs little obi scts are made from wood
nourished by the mighty DEAD, and iI hold,
;n,, in il 66ers the dustoi the matches
hero. They are presented to men . who
nor the memory of the great caP'"1 II
AMI an christian soldier. Rev. Jno' j
I'a. Terty. d. L.. Richmond, Va"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Political.

There was a meeting of republican,
of the city at Schuler's Hall last nigh
for the purpose of selecting delegates t.
the convention which met at the same
place at noon today to nominate candl
cate for the State Senate from this dis
trict. The attendance was small. Mr.
JOS. L. Crupper, chairman of the city
committee, called the meeting to order
and stated its purpose, when Mr.. Thos.
Burroughs moved that Mr.. Crupper' be
elected permanent chairman. Magnus
Robinson moved that Messrs. G. A.
Rowland, Frank Phillips, William ii.
Crump, William Burroughs and Frank
Williams, the last named being colored,
be elected delegates. The motion was
adopted, when Mr.. G. A. Rowland
moved that the delegates be instructed
to cast their votes in the convention for
Dr. T. NJ Brooks, of Fairfax, for State
Senator. This motion was also adopted,
after which the meeting adjourned.
The republican convention OF the
Fourteenth Senatorial district assembled
at the hall shortly after noon, and was
called to order by Mr.. III. H. Dodge, OF
Prince William, chairman Of the dis
trict committee. Alexandria city, Fair
fax and Prince William delegates were
present, but none appeared from Alex
andria county. On motion Mr.. Dodge
was elected temporary chairman and
Mr.. G. w. Hawxhurst secretary. Those
officers were subsequently made perma-
nent. The appointment of committees
was dispensed with on motion of Mr..
G. A. Rowland, when Mr.. E. l.. 5.
Bouton, of Fairfax, arose and in short
speech nominated Dr. j. M. Brooks for
State Senator. Several delegates sec
onded the nomination and Mr.. Rowland
made few remarks complimentary to the
doctor, after which the latter's nomina-
lion was made unanimous by acclama-
ion. DR.. Brooks, who was present,
thanked the delegates for the confidence
-eposed in him and in short speech
,poke optimistically of republican pros
poets or hopes of superseding the demo-
ratio party in the control of the State.
The convention shortly afterward adj
ournpd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Death of an Old Resident.

Mr.. Samuel Mills, an old and we'll
known resident, died at the home of his
son, 92l Oronoco street, late yesterday
afternoon. The deceased was 70 years
old He was a native of Sheffield, Eng
land, and came to this country in 1857,
and became resident of this city in
1861, when he was employed in the
government bakery then conducted in
the old custom house at the southwest
corner of King and Union streets, on
the sight of n. Lindsey & Co.'s build
ing. Later he worked in government
bakery at the Southern Railway depot.
He subsequently opened bakery on
Fayette street, opposite the Washington
Southern Railway depot. Later he re-
moved to Oronoco street. The deceased
leaves four children. He was quiet and
methodical in his department and was
in every respect a good citizen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Hvdraulion Fire Company.

A largely attended aud enthusiastic
meeting of the HydrauliOn Veteran AS
ISOLATION was held last evening at its
HEADQUARTERS in the old City Hotel
building. corner Cameron and Royal
streets. The meeting was called to order
by Vice President w. w. Ballenger,
who briefly but lucidly stated that the
members Of the association, which exist
ed as temporary organization, had
been assembled in order that it might be
made permanent under the charter now
held by them. BY unanimous vote the
temporary officers were made permanent
viz: President, NJ. b. Harlow; lst
vice president, w. w. Ballenger ; End
vice president, Francis E. Downham ;
secretary, Harry Bladder; treasurer E.
Stuart Smith. 1t was decided to adopt
the name of The Hydraulion No. Vet
eran Fire Association and continue
under the same constitution and bylaws
as are now in existence and to hold
regular meetings on the first Tuesday OF
each month. The present executive
committee was continued and empowered
to make such improvements to the rooms
as might be necessary and any altera-
tons that may be needed to add to their
attractiveness and the comfort of the m?m
beers. Four new names were added to the
rolls by election. After giving a vote Of
thanks to Messrs. Frank Price and Hugh
L. Strider for courtesies extended, the
meeting adjourned. The rooms of the
association will in the near future be
kept open daily and on evenings for the
comfort and pleasure of its members and
invited guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
The Oyster Market.

There is large supply of oysters on
hand at the Washington wharves,
mainly from the beds in the lower
Potomac. The dealers in this city re-
port scarcity of the bivalves and high
prices, some saying they will be selling
at fifty cents a quart by Christmas
Good oysters are becoming scarcer
YEARLY. In the olden time better oysters
were often given away at this port to-
ward the close of the season than these
which this day bring good prices all The
year around.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Preparing for the Work.

The engineer OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has established the
lines upon which the double track Of the
Washington-Southern Railway is to be
constructed, and it is believed work on
the purposed improvements will be COM
menced at an early day. 1t is intended
to cross West End through a cut which
will be seven feet deep at the kitchen of
the Watkins house, on the south side Of
the road. There is, therefore, to be no
grade crossing, but an overheard struc-
ture will be erected on which vehicles
and pedestrians can pass and repass
without danger from trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
OnIx a Very Few PnblIshed.

1t is not possible for the proprietors to
publish more than a few of the numer-
Gus letters received in praise of Chamber
aims Collie, Cholera, and Darrhoea
Remedy and telling Of its remarkable
cures. They come from people in every
walk in life and from every state in the
Union. The following from Mr.. t. w.
Greathouse, of Prattsburg, Ca, speaks
for itself: al would have been dead
now but for the use Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
1t cured me of chronic diarrhoea after
several years of suffering. can never
say too much in praise of that remedy"
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Opening Dance.

The opening dance of the Fanchon
Pleasure Club at McBurney's Hall last
night was decided success, all present
declaring they had spent very pleasant
evening. Dancing was kept up until 2
o'clock this morning. The hall was
beautifully decorated with potted plants
and the music was all that could
be desired. The club will give weekly
dances every Tuesday throughout the
season at McBurney's Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system, set the
liver 10 action, remove the bile, clear the COM
plexion, cure headache and leaves good taste
In the mouth. The famous little pills for do
ing such work pleasantly ana electually are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Bob Moore Of
Lafayette, Ind, says: "All other pills have
used gripe and scken, while DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are simply perfect" Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Onera House.

Sun & Horner will present a spectac-
ular production of Uncle Toms CABIN
at the Opera House Friday evening.
They carry complete scenic equip
ment, Jubilee shouters, cake walkers,
singers, dancers, a complete acting COM
pany; dogs. ponies, and, in fact, every
thing that is necessary to produce the
play. There will be street parade at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Weddings.

Mr.. Charles Hepburn and Miss Nellie
Gilmartin we're married this morning at
st. Mary's Church parsonage by Rev.
Father Cutler.
Mr.. John Ball and Miss Susie May
Griffin were quietly married this even
ing at 9 o'clock at the parsonage of the
First Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Hunt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Bass More Plentiful.

Bass are said to be more plenulai
1, ,reahouts than for several months past,
:. nd many persons avail themselves o.
IN sport enjoyed in landing these
o. mey fish. They are said to aDounu
Il 4 Hunting creek, Little Hunting creeA
.. pl other tributaries 10 the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
A Proved Necessity.

In the past twenty years newspaper
advertising has had thorough test. As
a result more money and ingenuity are
expended on advertising in the news
papers than ever before. As an observer
saws "Eyen the great industrial trusts
have not been able to do without 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Auction Sale Tomorrow.

Capt r. F. Knox. auctioneer, will
offer for sale for the commissioners, st 3
o'clock p. M, tomorrow, at the inter-
section of the Washington and Alexan-
dria Turnpike and the Columbia Turn
pike, desirable brick clay land and val
liable farm situated in Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Personal.

Miss A. E. Colduhoun has returned
from Loudoun where she spent the sum-
mer and early fall.
Mr. Henry Schultz is seriously i'll at
his home on Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07

WEATHER PROBABILITIES; For TINS ~, sec
tion showers and cooler tonight ana IhuIs'
dav fresh 10 brisk southeast to south v inds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07

The Fire Wardens transacted only roui ne
business at their meeting last night.
A meeting of the Columbia Fire Company
will be held tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
ing for this season:

Large Single Gray Blankets 29c.
Good size Bed Comforts SOC.
Large double White Blankets SOC, CSC, 81. %
Special values in White Bed Spreads at SOC,
zoe, CSC, S1.25.
Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers, CSC value al
75c each.
One entire counter Of Wool Dress Goods
Remnants at a big sacrifice.
Light Outing for gowns, special, at Sc yard.
Dark Outing Flannels at SIC yard.
Flannelettes Zoe value at nc yard.
Yard wide Heavy Brown Cotton, Sc value
at 72c yard
Heavy Brown Cotton &c yard
English Long Cloths, l21c value at SEC yard.
Yard wide Bleached Cotton, &c value at 73c
yard.
Heavy 1914 Bleached sheeting, 29c value at
pc yard.
Once case Indigo Blue Prints, sc yard.
One case Fancy Dark Dress Prints, 35c
yard.
One case Redand Black Figured Prints, &c
yard.
White Shaker Flannel 3Ic yard.
White Wool Flannel l2lc yard.
All-wool Red Flannel Ice yard.
Canton Flanncls, extra good values, 4ic and
73c.
Ladies' 25c Vests for this sale 21c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
Washington Medals.

Mr.. A. J. Wedderburn, secretary of
the Washington Monument Association,
has received specimen of the memorial
medals which are to be disposed of for
the purpose of raising the necessary
funds with which to erect the purposed
monument TO Washington. The medal
is neat and appropriate. On the lace Is
vignette of Washington, and on the
reverse Washington as Mason, fireman,
surveyor and farmer. Two hundred
thousand OF the medals will be struck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:1O a. no. and Gets
8 SO p. m. High water &C 1888 a. M anu
9.52 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07

The following pensions have been granted
TO Virginians James Henry, $lOi iiellay
Van Horn, $50; Charles Scarburg' 'i. l,. ~
Melford Digs, s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07
DRY GOOD.
Inaugural Sale
At
BEUDHEIM' S.

Monday the great fall campaign officially
commences ut this store.
Powerfully, speedily, irresistably we are
driving our ship through the sea Of mercan-
tile competition and cleaying its waves with
the prov of Interchangeable values. We today
thunder Cur prices 10 the public Of our city
and confident Of the sOundness of their judg-
ment, await their appreciatiye verdict.
36-inch New Fall Wool Suitings, 39c values
at 2Jc yard.
Atwood Zibelines, in all the new shades.
at SOC yard.
SS-inch Colored Suitings, 25c values at 15c
yard.
Atwood Cheyiot, navy and black, SOC value
at soc.
Navy, black and garnet Mohair, 5Oc value
at SOC.
Fancy Mohairs for shirt waist suits at 5Oc
yard.
Atwood GRANTEES, coIors and black, at Acc
yard.
Black Popelins and Black Melrose, zoe and
81 per yard.
5o-inch Black Alistral at zoe per yard.
Black Yoiles, Doc. zoe, 81 and sl.25 yard.
Black Mohairs, SOC, zoe, 81 and S1.25 yard.
52-inch Black Sicilian at SOC yard.
Big Lille Cloth Skirting 800 yard
All the new 54-ineh Novelty Suitings Sl.25
yard.
The new Black Nub Suiting, 80 inches
wide, 81 yard.
New White silk Mercerized Waistings at
49c, SOC and 75c.
Fleece-back Piques at Zoe and 25c.
Ladies Flannelette Shirt Waists 49c.
Atwood Flannel Tucked Shirt Waists,
black and colors, at Csc.
New line Ladies' Neckwear at 25c.
Ladies' Lace Collars SOC to g.
New line Lace Curtains 75c, CSC, $l.39 to
$40 pair.
New Swiss Draperies, 40 inch, at l2ic.
Big line Carpet Rugs from SOC to 1913.
200 Sample Mating Rugs at l5c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07

OFFJCE or CONSTRUCTING QUAR-
" TEEMASTER, Fort Washington, Nd,
seps. ~. 1909. Sealed proposals lin triplicate)
will be received at this office un.il y o'clock
~ Zen fi01-inch Tubular Well and one %
ten T1ol.iocb Guaran,eed Tubular Well, at
Fort i Washington, Nd. Envelopes contain
no 0,, rronosals must be marked Proposals for
Si9tin9 Wells al Fols Washington, Nd
information regarding plans and specihca'
lions NAV be obtained az this office. ABE 5.
BTcKHAM, Constructing Quartermaster, U, s.
Army.
sepl7. s. l9. octIO. l2.l3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-07

HUTCH. HUTCH, HUTCH.-Try HUTCH
for indigestion. It viii cure you. % cents
per box. For sale only by
~ WAKEFIELD & HALL,
Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Water Valley progress., 1903-06-27
PROFIT FROM CHICKENS.
EARLY Maturity Has More to Do with
Success In Poultry Raising
Than Anything Else.

The time at which a fowl will ma
ture has much to do with the question
of profit from that fowl. In every line
of live stock effort the late maturing
has been voted improbable, with the
possible exception of the horse. The
beef, the sheep, the hog and the COW
are all more valuable if they mature
early Among fowls, the distinctively
egg breeds are considered to be very
early maturing, yet the writer has
known Plymouth Rock pullets born-in
September to begin laying in 5H
months. There are many advantages
In early maturity. One of the most
important is the acquiring of the abil-
fy to produce eggs early in life. This
is the key to winter egg production,
getting the fowl to certain state of
maturity at certain time. If prop
erly fed, a hen cannot help producing
eggs when she reaches maturity. For
this reason, therefore, chicks should
be fed on nutritious and very disgesti-
BILE food, of which meat in some form
should constitute very considerable
f~- nv eAAhC OCtWCCn Oll vi vi tAC
chick and the development of its abil-
rty to produce eggs can thus be short
ened from month to six weeks, which
often means several dozen more of
winter eggs than would otherwise be
the case. Another reason for desiring
early maturity is that the chick may as
soon as possible get beyond the period
of d1nror in ifc-I
feathering and during that process,
the mortality among chicks is great.
After feathering the young fowl is
more able to endure changes of tenn
perature, and is apparently more able
to throw off disease. Previous to
feathering and while that process is
going on the constitution of the chick
is weak. 1t is, therefore, desirable to
get the young fowl beyond that period
as quickly as possible. The young of
slowly maturing fowls draw out this
critical period till heat is intense and
lice and mites excessively abundant.
The chicks have the best chance for
development during the late months Of
early spring. The early maturing
breeds take advantage of this favor
able weather and are in condition to
stand the hot weather when it comes.
Early maturity is characteristic that
should be fixed in all the breeds,
whether they be for egg or meat pro-
duction. This can be done by judicious
selection of the early maturing fowls
and breeding with the above named OBJ
Ject in view.-Farmers' Review.
Water Valley progress., 1903-06-27

DIAGRAM OF HoGHoUsE.

of an outside run, ard / shall build a
cement floor in my own hoghouse.
would not recommend building stone
wall over three to 31a feet high. In
my own building l shall not build
wall over one foot iii height, and shall
make floor on level with it with suf-
ficient slope from center of alley to
drain off all liquid. / would not build
in a side hill, as / think it would be
too damp. l would not build two
story hoghouse; would advise build
ing yourcorn house by itself, and make
it SO you can drive in and unload on
either side of wagon. The diagrams
shown in cut are of the buildings that
] intend to build for myself.
New Yorker.
Water Valley progress., 1903-06-27
Hon. Judson W. Lyons.

after suffering for five long years. I am
feeling very good and strong. / thank
you SO much for Peruna. I shall rec
ommend it to all suffering with the
effects of catarrh, and l consider it q
household blessing. / shall never be-
without Peruna.''
For those phases of catarrh peculiar
to summer Peruna will be found efica-
cious.
Peruna cures catarrh in all phases.
and stages.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a.
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Water Valley progress., 1903-06-27
SEAS0NABLE HOG NOTES.

Th pig should have dry, warm nest,
free from dust.
One or more brood sows are neces-
sary on every farm.
Thrift, not hunger, should prompt
the pig to take exercise.
The hog should never be compelled
to squeal for his food.
Sows that have very nervous tenn
permanent should be avoided.
Always select the largest, most
growthy and best sows for breeders,
Exercise develops the muscles and
has tendency to produce lean meat.
Sunshine, fresh air and ground are
all necessary to the health, growth and
development of pigs.
Dry dirt is not only an absorbent.
but disinfectant, wherein lies the ad !.
vantage of ground floor.
In many cases a quart of charcoal
given to brood SOW that has taken
too much feed will relieve her.
Pork making and apple growing are
mutually helpful when the wormy ap-
pie gets into the pigs digestion.
On account of the house slops, the
wastes from the dairy and the garden,
a few hogs are necessary part of the
farm stock.
TO very considerable extent the
health and thrift of the pigs depends
upon the health and thrift OF the sows
while carrying them.-Farm Home.