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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05
speakers will be Madam Layyah Ba-
rakat. of Syria.

Thunder and lightning" is the pic
turesque name given in Cornwall to
bread and cream and molasses. a com
bination to which the children of those
parts are attached. The underlying
surface of cream represents the thun-
der, and the molasses spread in zig
gag pattern upon it the lightning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05

that club women have been able to
foregather and talk about possible
candidates for office has been good
later on.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05

"rll have no more of your capers! I'll
just go and play alone"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05

girls count out the money. So much
wealth those workmen never had seen
before. The Rutherford girls are not
known well In society. but they are
fond Of purple and fine linens and
spend small fortunes on each winters
wardrobe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05

Then she began the old song afresl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Cnlored Man Assaulted.

Joseph Williams, an old and we'll
known colored resident, had a thrill
ing experience near the intersection
of Alfred and Wilkes street late last
night while on his way home from Mr..
NJ. fgoe's store, where he is employed.
According to his statement, he was at
tackled by several white men and hand
led more roughly than if he had been a
candidate for initiation into the Sons of
Malta. He escaped, without serious in
jury. 1t is is suggested that the aSsail-
ants were practical jokers and the fact
that Williams is a firm believer in night
doctors caused them to waylay him and
pretend they were about to place a plas-
ter over his mouth. Joe had an adven-
ture during the civil war. He was
camp follower and was captured by a
Confederate scouting party together with
some federal soldiers on one occasion.
He was taken to Richmond and sold.
Shortly after the surrender at Appomat-
tox Joe made his way back to his old
home where he has since renamed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Retail Grocers, Meeting.

At a meeting of the retail grocers OF
this city, held at Schuler's Hall last
night to effect temporary organization,
Mr.. w. P. Graves was elected temporary
president and Mr.. Jas. McCuen tenn
porary secretary. The following grocers
promise to aid in efecting a temporary
organization: NJ. Schiller Beef Co., u.
Mndd, A. Bowie, w. II. Peck, N.
Downey. ]. E. Merchant, A. Meeks,
G. r. Goods, Frank Entwisle, Jas. Nc
Cuen. NJ. r. O'Sullivan. w. II. Cook,
t. B. Fitzgerald, G. R. Yates and P.
Pullman.
1t was agreed that each grocer appoint
himself committee ofone to call upon
the different grocers of the city and ex-
plain to them the benefit to be derived
by forming permanent organization.
A special committee Of four, composed
ofMessrs. G. T. Goods, J. E. Merchant,
NJ. Schiller and M. Downey was appoint
ed to effect such a purpose.
Messrs. w. P. Graves and Jas. Nc
Cuen were appointed committee to at
tend the retail grocers' convention at
Ocean View and to report at the next
meeting to be held on the 18th, when
permanent organization will be COM
pleted.
The following Washington grocerS
we're present at last nights meeting
P. P. Otterback, ]. NJ Denty, A. Ii.
Gregory, J. n. Goodrich, L. F. Palmer,
Tippet Hunt, Mr. Burton and Mr.. King.
Mr.. C. J. Williams, of Atlanta, Ga,
southern organizer Of the National AS
oc.ation of Retail Grocers, was also
present. He made an interesting adj
dress, in which he succinctly stated the
object of such an organization and the
resultant benefits to those composing it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The Old Dominions today defeated the
Del RAYS in a game of baseball by a
score of ii to s.
The matter of the approval of the
title to the proposed site for the new
Columbia schoolhouse, near Arlington
in Alexandria county, came up today
before Judge Love in the County Conrt.
The law requires that before the school
trustees can built new sch0olhouse,
the title to the land upon which such
new schoolhouse is to be built must be
approved by the county judge. The
Judge had not rendered a decision at
$3.50 this evening.
While youth from Fairfax county was
batting a horse at the southeast corner OF
Duke and Fairfax streets this morning he
was kicked on the head by the animal and
painfnlly hurt. He was taken to the Alexan-
dria Hospital where he received surgical
attention.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum held
meeting at their hall on Duke street last
night. Much business Of interest to the or
ganization was transacted, among which were
the prelminaries in connection with the an
niFersary celebration on October 5.
A meeting of the liquor dealers Of this city
will be held tonight at the New Hotel Ram
mel. The object is to take action in regard to
the present liquor law Of Virginia.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton Yesterday to Daniel T. Ayres, Of Fairfax
county, and Mildred A. Love, of Prince
Georges county, Maryland.
The Alexandria Athletic Club and the
Bureau Club, the champions of Washington!
will play a game Of baseball tomorrow at Al
D. m. on the fair grounds
A meeting of the Board of Fire Wardeni
was held last night at the Columbia engin,
house. Only routine business was transacted
The funeral of the late Rosa Jones TOOK
place this afternoon from the old ladies' home
Rev. J. p Stump conducted the services.
The electric railway company is laying new
rails on King street north of Payne.
Mr.. f. NJ. Anderson has received a lette
from the manufacturers saying that the pric,
of the Postal Typewriter will be advanced
from $3.50 to SIS on September Z.
Clan soup, Ice; fried clans, soc dozen
deviied crabs, Zoe; soft shell crabs, Toe, an'
vegetable soup sc, every day at e. IL. Lim
merman's. m-"-i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
The Tooth of Time.

That the ravages of time are no re-
spector of persons or things, no matter
how sacred they may be held in the
memory of man, is evidenced by the
gradual decay now taking place on the
home and tomb of Washington at Mount
Vernon. For sometime Superintendent
II. II. Dodge has noticed that the sand
stone. of which the tomb is built. and
also the foundation to the home of the
first president, has been gradually
crumbling away, and it hass become so
soft that persons visiting Mount Vernon
have been enabled to cut off large pieces
of the stone and carry them away as
souvenirs. The foundation to the man
sion has become so soft that the building
itself is in danger of collapse. In order
10 strengthen the tomb and foundation
as much as possible Mr.. Dodge set a
force of men to work yesterday removing
the crumbled stone and placing in Its
stead solid masonry. The cornerstone
of Mount Vernon bearing the masonic
emblem was removed sometime ago, as
time had accomplished its total decay
The sandstone for Mount Vernon is over
100 wears old, and owing to the climate
conditions it is possible that an entirely
new tomb will have to be built.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Hair Caught in a Clock.

A literal case of "whells in the head
was noticed near the intersection OF
Prince and Fairfax streets yesterday. A
child had possession Of the works of a
clock and was amusing itself by winding
il to its utmost tension and then allow
ing it to run down at a rapid gait.
Another child drew near and watched
the modus operandi with interest, when
the child with the clock rewound it and
placed it near the spectators ear in
order that it could hear the whirr while
the timepiece was running down. The
wheels were placed against the child S
hair, and as they began to reyolye they
wound the little ones locks into the
labyrinth of wheels and caused it to cry
out in fright. The wheels Of the clock
finally became clogged with hair and
chung to the child's head. Some of its
elders appeared and found they had a
more difficult task before them than
untying the Gordian knot. After much
labor, the exercise of patience and the
use of scissors the child was eventually
relieved of the clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
The Murder of Dahl.

The veil which has hung over the
facts in connection with the murder OF
Frederic Dahl, the Norwegian sailor,
on Saturday night, August %, was
partially lifted last night by Edward
Bell. a marine fireman, who had been
found by acting Chief Knight Bells
testimony is more material than that OF
either of the other witnesses heretofore
summoned. He states that about mid
might Saturday, August p, ne was on
north Union street and heard a man
cry "murder" three times and ''police"
once. He started in the direction of
the cries and after going some distance
met negro going in the opposite d.
Tection. He asked the negro to 60 to
police headquarters and inform the
officers that there was trouble on the
wharf. but the darkey replied that he
did not have time, and hurried away.
When Bell reached the neighborhood
ali was quiet. When confronted with
Simmons at the station house last night,
Bell positively identified him as the
man who was hurrying away from where
he had heard the cries for assistance.
One of SimmOns's eyes is at right
angles with the other when he IS sup
posed to be looking straight ahead and
any one who has once seen him would
have no trouble in identifying him.
As was stated in the Gazette, a
Coroner,s inouest was held Yesterday
afternoon at William Domaine q Sons
undertaking establishment. The jury
was composed of Messrs. George Bryan,
foreman; L. Ruben, r. E. Knight, 5.
B. Fisher, f. P. Taylor, and G. T. q.
Timberman. A portion of the head OF
the dead man was exhibited, showing a
wound over the eye, and it was explain
ed that the autopsy disclosed the fact
that some sharp instrument had been
driven through the eye and into the
b, ain. causing death. Simmons made
a ~ her statement which was at variance
With IS previous assertions.
G. e. rs has several times asserted
tbat bo H. 3, &c son of Baptist preacher
',''V 49, ~ - NJ. This morning acting
Chief Knig6t " ent to that city and as
,erto;nnd 3bot M minister bearing the
name Of simmons bad been there for
over thirty years. Tn suspected "a d IarSsy
las made diverse state. 'ueh's III III 'Ss% sia
% his whereabouts on tn H'gn. u On ,n'
murder. Yesterday befor, 'ne Nv, ~,
ler's jury he said he spent til p ud% In
he schooner Manuel Cuza, on V 'pion ; ~
lad been employed, and that in SsS'ng
through the gate of w. A. Smoo "
Jo's premises on his way to the dock "
,onversed with the Waterman there.
The latter says he never saw the negro
IN the night in question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Lady Macca bees.

The regular meeting of Alexandra
Hive No. 9, Lady Maccabees, was held
last nigbt. The meeting was largely
attended and considerable business Oh IN
terest to the organization was tranSac'eu ~
After adjournment the members re-
paired to the dining hall OF the new
Hotel Rammel where a sump'uous
supper was spread. After spending an
enjoyable evening around the festive
board the assemblage adjourned. This
ladies organization has done and IS do.
inc a grand work, and its members are
enthusiastic in the work OF building UP
the main auxiliary. This organization
is of much utility, and its members ar,
interchangeable in their exertions to spread
its sphere of usefulness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
A Failure.

The movement inaugurated by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
by which the transfer service between
this city and Shepherds was to be
operated by two crews has beer brought
to a sudden close and one crew will be
compelled to operate the ferry. Under
the old regime the single crew we're kept
going day and night at short intervals,
and the strain was becoming more severe
daily; hence the appointment last week
q { a night and day crew. 1t seems that
tho Southern Railway Company failed
10 e, -nish cars for transfer during the
Jov On i those persons employed on the
tue Brew, 'rton at night had most of the
v work to do. The men on duty during
the the, day " lagge d superauous on the stage
and their service swere therefore dispensed
with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Committee Meeting.

A meeting of the democratic senator
ial committee Of this district was held in
this city today. There were present
Mr.. Charles Bendheim, who was chair
man. and Messrs. Curtiss b. Graham,
of Alexandria county, and L. A. Lar
kin, of Prince William, the latter acting
as secretary. The following we're adopted :
Whereas the rules promulgated by the
State Central Committee make it impera-
tive that a primary election held for the
purpose of nominating a candidate for
the State Senate shall be under the viva
voce system; and whereas it is the desire
of this committee that the voting shall be
regular throughout the district and that
harmony shall prevailed be it therefore
Resolved, by the democratic com
mittee for the Fourteenth Senatorial dis
trict, that a candidate for the State
Senate shall be nominated on the 23d
day of September and that the voting
shall be viva voce and no vote received
by any candidate in any other manner
shall be counted, but nothing herein
shall be construed as interfering with
the method of voting for candidates for
city or county offices, but that shall be
left with the committees of the city and
counties composing thedistrict.
Resolved, that the expense incident
to the said primary shall be provided for
by the respective committee chairmen
assessing the candidates in such sum as
they may deem necessary, the same to
be paid on or before noon OF September
IS. except in the county of Prince
William. where the assessment shall be
paid in accordance with the action OF
the county committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Personal.

Mr.. Ernest Pittman has been appoint
ed official metre tester for the gas works.
Mr.. L. NJ Blackford, principal OF the
Episcopal High School, near this city,
reached here from Europe on Monday
night, after a six weeks visit abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Harlow have re-
turned from the Sweet Chalybeate
Springs.
Mr.. J. A. Marshall and family have
returned from the Sweet Chalybeate
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Walter have gone
to Linden for two weeks visit.
Miss Chandlee has returned from Ashton,
Nd.
Mr.. w. McA. Green has returned from
sea trip TO Boston.
Messrs. Paul and David Hulfish are making
a sea trip to New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Bridge Across the Potomac.

The War Department has ordered
that contract be entered into with the
Pennsylvania Steel Company, of Phila-
delphia, for the construction Of high
way bridge across the Potomac above the
Long bridge. The company's bid was
1914, 900 for the bridge with a perma-
nent floor, and 1919, 600 for a bridge
with a temporary wooden floor. The
floor question will be decided later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Accident to a Little Boy

Bernard, the little son of Mr.. Samuel
Devaughn, was painfully injured yester-
day evening while playing with some
COMPANIONS on Windmill Hill, on south
Lee street. He was by an accident
thrown from a child's wagon with sucn
force that his collar bone was broken
and his right arm dislocated. lie Wa'
attended BY DR.. Klipstein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Police Court Notes.

Three women and two men were be-
fore the Mayor this morning charged
with misdemeanOrs. The females had
used abusive language, and one of the
males, a negro, was charged with steal,
ing a stove; the other, white man, had
been picked up under the vagrant act
Their cases we're suitably disposed of.
The police are still on the lookout fol
unlicensed dogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Burglar on a Bed.

A burglar entered the residence oil
Mfr. Walter Roberts, in West End, on
Monday night, but his presence was DIS
covered before he had had time to Sc
cure any plumber and he made his es-
cane Mrs. Roberts had noticed tne
extinouishment of hall lamp and, sup,
nosing if was the result of draught. OF
air through an open window, arose Tor lot
tbe purpose of investigation. She nrst
went TO her little sons bed to see II ne
was properly covered, when her hanu l
Who was lying on the bed. Mrs. Roberts
cave ave an alarm and the intruder jumped
from the bed and made his escape py
means of the window and the ROOF Oh
porch. 1t is presumed that the man
had heard Mrs. Roberts leave her room
and threw himself on the oed IN IN, u,
hone of escaping detection. Dir, hoDer l.i
procured a revolver and fired severa
shots in the direction the burglar went
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
r~amination of Teachers

The examination for professional certificates
Co. Sat- teachers was held throughout the
STATE today under the regulations prescribed
tberefor nv the state Board of Education and
DEPARTMENT of Public Instruction. An aver
ace Of At least 70 per cent. is required Of per
sens taking the examination. The subjects
embraced in the examination are civil gov
eminent, general history, English literature,
algebra, physical geography, .Angllo-Ameriean1
literature, psychology and pedagogy ana
school law. Superintendent of Schools KEN
per was at his Office in Peabody Building TO,
day to examine such applicants who presented
appeared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Stomach Tronble.

81 have been tronbled with my
stomach for the past four years." says
D. L. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm,
Greenfield, Mass. "a few days ago
was induced to buy box of Chamber
Iain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. | have
taken part of them and feel great deal
better" If you have any trouble with
your stomach try box Of these Tablets.
You are certain to be pleased with the
result. Price % cents. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Death of Mr.. Gregory.

Mr.. VIM. E. Gregory, one of the
most prominent and widely known citl'
zens of Prince George county, Va, was
found paralyzed and unconscious in hl'
bedroom early yesterday morning. he
had been stricken during the night anc
had fallen on the floor. He died the
following afternoon. He was unmarried
and brother of Mrs. Arthur Herbert o
Fairfax county, near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
More Acts of Vandals.

The premises of Mr., d. c. Taylor, on
south Fayetio street, we're entered by boys
a night or two ago and considerable
damage was done. Flower vines an trees
were injured and defaced and screen
doors broken. The police have been
notified and steps will be taken toward
apprehending the trespassers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from Indigestion, dys-
pepsia or other stomach trouble will find that
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. This remedy
is a never failing cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia and all complaints affecting the
glands or membranes of the stomach or d.
gestive tract. When you take kodol Dyss'
pepsia Cure everything you eat tastes good
and every bit Of the nutriment that your food
contains is assimilated and appropriated by
the blood and tissues Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
School Permits,

Since yesterday the Clerk of the City
School Board has issued 276 permits to
attend the public schools-l52 to white
boys and l24 to white girls, making
/. 226 for the two days-572 for boys and
654 for girls, as against 1,14l for the
corresponding two days last year-542
for boys and 500 for girls. Permits will
be issued tomorrow and on Friday to
colored children and to such white
children who have failed to secure them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Rural DeliYerY

Rural free delivery will be established
in Virginia on October l as follows /;
Alexandria, Alexandria county, addi-
tional service, one route, one carrier !;
Raccoon Ford, Culpeper county, one
route, one carrier The Plains, Fauquier
county, one route, one carrier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02

Persons leaving the city for the sam
mer or for any length of time can have
the Gazette mailed to them for ten cents
n week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
heath of Mrs. Smith.

Mr.. Gue Smith, wife of Mr.. E.
steuart Sni:h, died at her home on
sontb Fairfax street last night. The
5 deceased had been q sufferer from pull
monary troubles for some time one
leaves two small children. Mrs. smith
was the youngest daughter OF the laIe
William Chauncey. She was popular
lady and had large circle OF friend'
and acquaintance who will sincerely re
erret to hear of her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Boys
Wash Suits
At Special Prices.

Four lots Of Boys Washable Suits at about
half price, for clearance. Pretty Lawns,
Chambrays, Galateas, &c. And there is yet
plenty Of time to wear them.
Boys Fine Sailor Suits, of chambray and
linen handsomely trimmed sizes 3 to ~.
S1.6S Each.
Reduced from $50, 1926 and 90. so.
Little Boys Russian Blouse Suits, of mer.
cerized chambray and brown linen hand
somely trimmed sizes q to 6.
$l.68 each.
Reduced from 81. 95 and $3.50.
Boys Sailor Blouse Suits, of linen, crash
and white galatea sizes 10 II.
$l.00 each.
Reduced from 81 95 and 1926.
Boys Russian Blouse Suits, in blue and old
rose chambray prettily trimmed sizes p
TO 6.
$l.00 Each.
Reduced from 81. 25 and $3.50.
Third Aoor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Exne,,ed For Ninety-nine Years

A meeting of the Hydrauliio;:n FIRE
Comnanv was held last night. Eighteen
members were present. Action on the
proposition to petition Council ID lesa. nl
to the procedure of the Fire WaTaeps
in electing Mr.. Julian Ballenger driver T
of the hose wagon against the protest Vi
the company was deferred.
Mr.. Raymond W. Smith, former
driver of the hose wagon, was expelled
for ninety-nine years for assisting in the
working of the Hydraulion engine at
the fire at the Southern Railway store
room a few weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
LOCAL NEWS.

SIM rlses tomorrow at 5:S7 a. m. and sets
6:34 D. 10. High water at 300 p. ~ ana
6.l5 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02

WEATHER PRoBABILrTIBs.7,For this sec
ton fair tonight and Thursday hght Narlaole
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
DRY GOODS.
D. BGldlGin ( Sons.
CLEARING OUT
All Small Lots
This Week at a
Sacrifice.
SALE OF
BOYS SHIRT
WAISTS.

One lot Boys Fancy
Colored Waists at
l2hc.
One lot Boys Fancy
and White Waists re-
duced from Csc to l0c.
One lot Boys SOC
Waists in colored and
white reduced to Csc.
All our lOC Lawns re-
duced to SC.
One lot CoIored NJ adj
ras. lOc value, cut to
SC.
A lot of Remnants of
White Goods. Lawns,
CaliCos, Innings, &C.,
for 3z8c yard.
Another case of the
&c Apron Bingham
Remnants for SC yard.
Small lot Fancy
White Madras. l6c
value. at SC yard.
Ladies' Short Walk
ing Skirts reduced
from $l.08 to $l,10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-02
Infants and Children's
Coats and Refers
At Special Prices.

Infants White Pique Refers, trimmed
with hand-embroidered scallop.
50 Each. Regular Price, Is.
Infants Cream Novelty Cloth Short Coats,
collars and cuffs trimmed with silk braid.
S Each. Regular Prices, $3.50 and 1918,
Chldren's Wolfe Coats, in tan and blue
cape trimmed with lace over plating of
liberty silk, edged with ruche; coat lined
with white silk.
5000 Each.
Regular Prices. $3.50 and $3.50.
Third hoor-Eieventh street.