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Evening star., 1903-07-13
Families of the Gull.

Inc SullS ana terms perhaps best known
to the people of the United States are the
herring gull already named, Bonapartc $
gull darus Philadelphia. Wilson'S tern
tSterna hirundo) and the black tern nHy-
drcchelidon nlSra surinamenSis). A sum
OF money known the Thayer fund is
being used this year for the protection Of
the gulls and terms upon their bree ling
islands along the Atlantic coast. The black
tern, however gets little of the benefit ct
this protection. for It nests largely in The
marshes of the inland. This beautiful bitd
with its forepart a glossy black, whicn
takes on an iridescence in the sunshine has
been shot ruthlessly that hundreds OF
its former hauntS know II no more. Like
the herring and the Bonaparte guls 1t ~
at home practically in all parts of tom
perate North America. or IL would be at
home If man, as haply now he will would
but allow it to domeSticate itself
Evening star., 1903-07-13
THE san MARCOS.

Near Beach. Pacific and Massachusetts aves.
High class family hotel; capacity 800 open to
the air all sides; extensive porches. lawns. bal
comics aad parlors overlooking ocean VIII
mnke special rate for large COOL ucean-vlew rooms
and unsurpassed cuisine 81 TO SO weekly; 81 80 up
daily. Elevator baths and every modern conyen-
fence booklet and further particulars mailed.
uyn3 52t-lu W. +. WATTS.
Evening star., 1903-07-13
GullS and Terms.

The guls and terms are flying today he
meath a brighter sky. Within the month.
through the efforts of the bird protection
committee of the American OrnithoIogisiS'
Union and the New York State Audubon
Society. the great Millinery Merchants PRO
tectiVe Association of New York has
pledged itself to cease dealing in these
soft-breaSted birds of the SEA
Today the Milliners Association OF the.
west Is In correspondence with the Chicago
directors of the Illinois Audubon S,cirty
with view of entering into the : .rn,.
agreement for the west that its brother AS
ISOLATION has signed for the east. This ac-
tlon means that a great family of beautiful
birds doubtless will be saved from the cN-
uncuon which IT WAS feared WAS irn:nIrrnt
he public little knows the fight-it Wis A
night. nothing leSS-that WIS wtged Tor
years before the men who had eSpoused tpc
cause of the fnnoCents could claim a VIC
tory. Uncle Sam took a hand in th, ngat
and put himself at the head of the iittl,.
band OF bird partisans The men who en-
gagged in the conflict had frsl To overcome.
that most potent of all weapons ridicui.
They We're called dreamrrs and "old yyu-
men, but the blows they struck soon
Knocked the thought that they were wax
ling sentimentalists out of the heads Ut
their antagonists
Evening star., 1903-07-13
HOTEL. JACKSON,

Directly on the Beach. Virginia and Steel Ple:
Atlantic City, y. J.
Absolutely now and frerroof Built Of brick,
stone and steel. 80 with bath. Special
rates. sl2 - per week up American plan. Write
for booklet.
aI25 Tst-g JOHN CRUISE.
Evening star., 1903-07-13
Hotel lrOQuOiS,

South Carolina ave. and the Beach: best and CEN
trail location modern high class hotel capacity Of
400. Every convenience and comfort Special
rates Of SO to $3.50 weekly. 81. so up daily.
Rooms suite with bath: elevator; fine porches
etc Booklet.
je22- -26t 10 W. F. SHAW.
Evening star., 1903-07-13
WEST VIRGINIA.
Mcdowell House,

Under white management.
Beautiful scenery; on the Shenandoah. Bass Ash
ing; substan ntia table; fresh milk; artesan water
large yerandas: screens and awnings; plenty shade
Telegraph and phone In house Electric lights
Mrs: S. D. GROSSART. Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
ia27-2Nt-S
Evening star., 1903-07-13
TILE ARLINGTON.
The New Hotel Rio Grande,

New York and the Beach.
Conceded 10 be the best constructed and most
modern hotel Atlantic City. Absolutely FIRE
proof Running water i'll every room. Sea water
baths; elevator; magnificent exchange opening TO
2d floor. 100 ocean view rooms. Moderately priced.
te21-7stS j. PAUL hllPATRlCh.
Evening star., 1903-07-13

Kentucky ave. 100 yards from Ocean, New aud
modern throughout. All cunveniences; baths, etc.
Special, slO up weekly; 81 up daily. See FOSi ER.
1893 perna. ave. for Information Je2l-Z6t-o
Evening star., 1903-07-13

NTdIIL NUIaFEU1N UlUUCI,
Virginia and The Beach. Atlantic City M.
Open all the year Hot and cold sea water
baths $50 of the largest and most handsomely
furnished front rooms in the city. 100 rooms with
bath. Southern exposure. Magnificent sun par
lors. Orchestra. Terms: American plan $3.50
aud SIS per week, 81 50 by the day up. European
plan, 81 80 per day. cIne cafe attached The table
and service not surpassed. Coaches meet all
trains. Write foI booklet. CHARLES +. COPE.
apl6-7St-l3
Evening star., 1903-07-13
Picturesque w. Virginia,
BROOMSlDE,

The ideal mountain resort where valleys hills
woodland and river all contribute beauty to charm
the and rest the city tired body.
Write for illustrated booklet
E. j. KIRKPATRICK
Brookside Inn and Cottages Brookside, Preston Co..
". Va.
my19-t tn, th&s -thenm w&s -39t14
Evening star., 1903-07-13
T'd1E AH>REM ARaE.

modern hotel new throughout. capacity 400, offers
special rates for July SIS $40. $3.50 weekly; also
season and family rates for large cool front rooms
many with bath All-metal beds elevator. &c. /;
1000 IT of porches. Superior table. Booklet:
fe2S l26t- 10 ]. p. COPE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Personal.

The Manila Times announces that
Joseph G.. Holcombe, formerly CITY
Engineer of Alexandra, has been ap-
pointed Principal Assistant Engineer IN
the Philippines, at salary OF 50, OoO;
Before his promotion he was Chief
supervisor of the Philippines. Mr.;
Holcombe many friends in this city Will
be pleased to hear of his promotion ,
The Alexandria Masons who attended
the meeting of the Grand Lodge OF thai
order in Richmond have returned.
Rev. Josiah H. Perry, rector OF ST.
Andrews Episcopal Church, Washing
ton has accepted a call from Trinity
Episcopal Church, Natchez, Miss. Mr.
Perry is we'll known in this city where
he married a daughter of Rev. d. F.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Hill last night
entertained a large number of friends
from Washington and Baltimore at al
ovster roast at the Elkton. The spacious
dining room was prettily arranged TO
theo ccasion and the luscious blvalve'
we're served in varied and tempting
STYLES. The guests left later on specla
electric train for Washington. =,
Mrs. Claude Yochum is seriously Il
with typhoid fever at her home on Queel
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
School Board.

At the December meeting of the City
School Board held last night there were
present: Messrs. Thompson, Yates,
Thomson, Jones, Bryant, Carne, Stsoiei
and Sweeney.
Mr.. Thompson presided.
The committee on schoolhouses and
furniture reported that no bids had been
received for the work on the water
closets at Peabody building.
Several bills for supplies and repairs
were ordered to be paid.
The Christmas holidays were liked
from the closing of the schools on We'd
nesday evening, December %, till Mon
day morning, January 4.
A communication was received from
Mr.. John w. Herndon, secretary OF
"Sharps and Flats" stating that in cou.
sideration of the cOurtesies extended
that organization by the Board they
presented the public schools with three
sets of large wall maps and that he had
added personal donation of six aliases
of the Philippine Islands. The donation
was accepted and the thanks OF the
hoard was returned to the donors.
On the recommendation OF MI Carne
$40 was appropriated tor the purpose Of
purchasing 20 maps of the State OF VIZ
einia to be used in the school rooms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Police Court.

mayor G. L. Simpson Presidlng.J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
S. Ford, arrested by Officer Mayhugn
charged with conducting business with
out a license, had his case continued un-
ill $50 this evening.
Bette Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officer Mayhugh for abusive language
toward Elizabeth Jackson, colored, was
held. The defendant was planiiff IN
case of assault urged by her against
Washington Jackson yesterday. Inc
case was dismissed and later the woman
had a difficulty with Jacksor's wife,
The prisoner is from Mecklenburg county
and the whereabouts of her husband are
unknown. Arrangements will be made
to send her to her home.
james Griffin, jr., arrested by omcer
Knight charged with having III his
possession some bed clothing alleged TO
belong to boy named Lloyd, was DIS
missed on that charge, but fined % TOT
drunkenness ard disOrderly conduct.
LEROY Dodson, arrested by Officer
Beach for assault on e woman on north
Lee street, was fined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
RaZar.

rhe ladies of Manassas are now hold
ing bazaar to aid in lifting the debt from
the beautiful rectory there, which was
planned by Rev. VIM. H. Pendleton ana
built largely through his efforts. A
pleasing and somewhat unique idea mas
been successfully worked out at the bazar
in the arrangement of doll booth, where
dolls from every state in the union form
a yeritable rainbow of colors. The most
delightful feature of the entertainment Ssant
Yesterday was solo at night by Miss
katherine Smoot, of this city. Hell
clear fresh voice filled the hall with Its
sweet melody, and her slender, youthful!
figure, draped in delicate folds OF farls
gown. presented an attractive pi cture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Annroach of Christmas.

Christmas is three weeks from today
ocd the season for the holiday shopping
Is now on. Many of the Alexandra
merchants have laid in fine assortments
which should be inspected by all who
intend TO make Christmas purchases.
The fact that the general public is not
apprised of the stocks carried by many
merchants of this city is a handicap
Every dealer would reap satisfactory re-
suits by advertising their wares, ana tns
Gazette, which circulates among large
purchasing class in both city and country,
is the best medium to utilize Tor TINS
purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Eight VIII be Bitter.

Those who persist in closing their ears
against the continual recommendation of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, will
have long and bitter fight with their troub'
les. if not ended earlier by fatal termination
Read what 7. R. Beall, of Beall, Miss, has to
saw: Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took DIR. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had failed
Improvement came at once and four bottles
entirely cured her. Guaranteed by E. )
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Price 5Oc ant
s1.O0 Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Dipests all classes of food, tones and strength
ems the stomach and digestive organs: Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, rebullds
wornout tissues, purihes, strengthens ana
sweetens the stomach Gov, u. W. Atkinson
of West Virginia, says: 81 have used num-
her of bottles of KOdol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found il to be very effective and, indeed
a nowerful remedy for stomach ailments. !
recommend it to my friends" Sold by al
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Deaths.

Mrs. Mary E. Green, wife OF Mr.
Charles Green. died at her home NO.
1902 Fifth street, Washington, a lew
days ago. H.,
Wiley Smith, cOlored, died at the Alex,
andria Hospital last night. The deceased
was So years old. He had recently been
paralyzed. -
Frank Jackson, colored. who hac
been suffering from pneumonia, died a.
the Alexandria Hospital last night
The deceased was about so years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
LOCAL BREvITIES.

But three dodgers we're at the station
house last night.
The temperature has moderated, and
the weather today was much like that OIL
Indian summer.
The old Hydraulion Company.s hose
wagon has been newly and handsomely
repainted by J. W. Summers 20. ana
the name ''Reljance" substituted ior
that of the "Hydraulion."
Mr.. Robert Travers will have fine display
Of fresh fish-trout, tailors, roundhead, &C.
in market tomorrow.
Fresh Goldfish, mackerel, trout smeltsi &C.
E. Price & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
R;Iious Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose of Chamberlain $
Collie. Cholera and Diafrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication OF the
disease appears and threatened attack
may be warded off. Hundreds OF people
who are subject to attacks of bilious
collie use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by Richard
Gshnnr,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Funeral

The funeral of the late Captain John
Fl. Jackson took place from Grace
Church this afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. G. Z. Ball
The pallbeares were Messrs +. r. MAT
buy. F. s. Harper, S. II. Lunt, q. W.
Ashby. E. Mills and VIM. McNeir'
the last named of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Testimonial Concert.

At the Opera House in this city. on Deem
her 10. grand concert will be given by the
best local talent in the city, assisted by hrst
class talent from Washington. The object O
this concert is to assist Mr.. Timothy, White,
blind man, who is worthy Of anyone's charity
Tickets for this testimonial can be procured
from any of the local preachers. The concer
will be under the supervision OF Manage
HarDer uSCttu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04

RECONSTRUCTION OF BROOKLYN
BRIDeE.-Bridge Commissioner Lin
denthal expects TO announce before ne
goes out of office, on January l next, a
plan for the reconstruction ofthe presen'
Brooklyn Bridge at cost of 81, OoO, ooo.
The plans provide for second deck To
be built above the elevated tracks and
promenade, and extend partly over the
roadways. The present trolley tracks
will be removed to the upper deck, there
by giving more room for general trattic
on the roadways. Two promenades
would be placed on the upper deck and
the present one done away with. 1t is
also proposed to substitute a new style
of trusses to decrease the strain on
cables and towers. The changes can be
made without interrupting traffic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, Dec. 4
SENATE.

SENATE.
In the Senate today petitions asking
for the expulsion of Reed Smoot Of Utah
were presented from New York, Illinois,
Texas and Connecticut.
Mr.. Foraker favorably reported a
bill providing for the purchase OF land
for military post at Columbus, Ohio.
The Secretary of the Treasury was
directed to send to the Senate state
ment of the sums appropriated BY the
Government in aid Of any fairs or ex-
positions from the beginning OF the
Government to the present time.
The Senate at 1885 o'clock adjourned
until tomorrow.
HOUSE.
When the House met today. W. God,
frey Hunter, of the Eleventh district Of
Kentucky, who was elected to I'LL the
vacancy caused by the death of Repre-
sentative Boreing, and Hon. K: n.
Neyin. of the Third district OF Ohio,
we're sworn in.
On motion of Mr.. Payne, OF New
York, republican floor leader, an adj
iournment was taken at 1900 until To-
morrow at noon, when the House CON-
mittees will be announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
nnnrenial Euchre Club.

At a meeting of the Cougenial Erchre
Clnb at the residence of MIR. james
Patterson. 1910 Cameron street, last
night prizes were won as follows Ss;
LIST, lady's prize, by Mrs Bowers End
DO. by Mrs. Chalk; consolation, by
Mrs. E. Shinn; 1st gentleman's prIze'
by Mr.. E. Shinn; I'd do, by Mr. Jas
Patterson consolation, by MI Jas
Patterson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Charter.

A charter has been granted to the
Alexandria Social Club, the purposes OF
which are to promote social intercourse
among It's members. The managers are
P. F. Hall, Fl. G. Schlichting, A. j..
beavers, o. II. Daniels and M. d..
Hammill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh&B Bro,
washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours A. NJ. to 6 Z. M.
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
DRY GOODS.
BARGAIN SPECIALS

The items enumerated below are only
handful out of the many bargain offerings
made special for one day. host OF articles
suitable for gifts are among them Every
price tells Of money saved
Quilted Satin in wide range OF desirable
shades. These goods sell regularly at oVc'
75c. and $l.O0. We offer them for one LQC
day at, yard. .........."....-......... 1900.
Atwood Cloth Suitings, such as Venetians,
coyerts. habit cloths, and honespuns also
heavy meltons This lot includes ZSC
many good blacks. For one day at. 80
White Nottingham Lace Curtains fsil
length and width new patterns 9Sc 7OC
values for. .......'''''''''''''''
Cbildren's Refer Jackets with fancy sailor
collar. colors garnet and blue. Sizes ., 8, ~,
y, and II. Former price, si.6s. $3.50
For one day at....."..."........''''''''
Women's Walking Skirts, of melton CLOTH
in black, navy, and Oxford gray-9'gore nare'
! s inverted foot pleats at the bot
| tom, trimmed with straps OF cloth. ~ .6S
| Price see.
Boys Navy Blue and Gray Long OvercoGats,
made of Manchester cheviot velvet collar;
up.to-date pockets full back 81 ~
1915 values. Choice............... ~~
Women's silk Waists: values up to $3.50
colors, black, white, light blue, pink, greer,
&C., of peau de sole, peau de cygne, crepe ds
chine, taffeta, India silks, &c. 81 0S
Price for one day at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04

Holiday shoppers should cons'
advertising columns of the Gaze
fore making their purchases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--For TINS sec
ton fair tonight. Saturday partly ciouoy
variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04

To FAVOR OPEN SHoPs.--The hrs'
meeting of the executive committee Of
the recently organized Citizens Indus,
trial Association of America was held
behind closed doors at Dayton, ONO,
Yesterday the full membership being
present. The first convention will be
held in Inpianadolis February " ana
90 next. Headquarters of the assoc'a,
ton will be located in that city, and
connected Herewith will be publica-
ton bureau and bureau of organiza-
ton, in charge OF A. G. Marshall, OF
DAYTON. who was elected secretary
Aside from this the days discussion was
given over to methods of organization
and to resolutions dealing with the labor
question. Final action was deferred
until today. Members of the committee
said last night that they will adopt
measures looking to the formation OF local
associations which shall be incorporat-
ed in the national organization. Last
night the visitors were banqueted at the
DAYTON Club by the local employers
association, and number of addresses
were made, the leading one being by
President D. NJ. Parry. In the course
of mis- address MIR. Parry declared that
the new association will stand for the
open shop and against the principle Of
arbitration for labor disputes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:12 a. m. and sets
4.42 p. IN. High water at 1:4l D. m' anu
8:05 d. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04

MARRIED IN FACT. Because he for
got that in New York he was an alder
man and competent to wed, William
Johnson on Wednesday evening inno-
Gently married Miss Isobel Smith TO
Thomas Barnes, of Baltimore, at
church fair in New Milford, Pa. The
names of the couple whose marriage was
to be an attraction of the fair were
drawn by lot. Miss Smith is wealthy
society, lady, prominent in church work
She had scarcely seen Barnes before, as
he had been visiting his relatives but a
short time. The ceremony was to have
been performed by Henry Irwin, who
was taken ill., and William johnson was
asked to act as substitute. In New
York State johnson is an alderman, but
it never occurred to him that his powers
extending beyond the confines OF nj;
own bailiwick in fact, he though
nothing of the matter until he had reaC
the marriage ceremony aud pronounced
the couple man and wife. They wer
shocked to find the true state Of affairs
and the ceremony created more OF
sensation than was first intended. Int
couple will apply for an annulment o
the marriage, in order to remove an.
doubt as to the possibility OF its Legality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04

TIP. O'Connor gave dinner at the
National Liberal Club in London yes
terday in honor of Mr.. Bryan, at which
a number of Irish and liberal members
of the House of Commons were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
Boys and
Youths Clothing,

(For Immediate use Vi Alnas "AS'''
Present assortments are greater than, eyer
before, and the wide range Of prices relia RELIABLE
even in the very lowest, affords a selection
not hitherto approached:
Special values in Boys Refers, Oyercoats'
Suits and Separate Pants; II,
Boys Jack Tar a keeieTs' 81 NAY nay s G,us
friese, lined with red flannel; all WOOL sizes
Special Value, IS each.
Boys Regulation Sailor Blouse Suits OF
navy blue cheyiot; sizes 8 to 10.
Special Value, 800 Each.
Rows, Atwood Two-piece Suits. in neat,
handsome mixtures; Norfolk jackets and
double-breasted styles; sizes TO 10.
Special Value, s4.75 Each.
Boys Long Overcoats, Of black and white
fancy mixtures; sizes to IL.
s2.95 Each. Value 500.
Third foor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-04
my GOODS.

SW An BROS.
Beg to announce their
Holiday Opening----next
Monday, Tuesday and
MISUNDERSTANDING a
choice and large selection
of the most practical and
useful gift things for
Ladies, Children and Men
at the most reasonable
prices. Purchases made
now will be carefully pack
ed and delivered when de-
sired.
We promise our patrons
during the holiday rush
quick service and polite
attention by experienced
salespeOple.
See our advertisements
i'm the daily papers next
week.