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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Personal.

Mrs. Alexander Murray left here on Friday
last with her three children to join her hus-
band, Surgeon Alexander Murray, U. 5. A.,
in San Francisco, from which place they will
sail in few days for the PHILIPPINES, where
DR.. Murray has been assigned for duty.
Mr.. J. b. T. Thornton, Of Prince William
was in this city today.
Miss Halle Ramsay, now of Harrisonburg,
is visiting her parents in this city.
Rev. Robert GatewoOd left on Tuesday for
a trip to Alexandria and Washington. Mrs:
Llewelyn Hoxton and Miss Annie Hoxton, Of
Alexandria, are the guests Of Mrs. Alfred NJ.
Randolph. Miss Annie Campbell, who has
been the guest of Miss Minnie Baker, has re-
turned to her home in Alexandria. Mrs.
Arthur Payne who has been the guest of
Mrs. c. A. Woodland, has returned to her
home in Warrenton.- Norfolk Landmark.
The Alexandrians who attended the Con-
federate reunion at New Orleans have return
ed, having had a most enjoyable time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Said He Had Been Robbed.

William jenkins, colored, complained
to the police yesterday that he had been
robbed by a colored woman named Alice
Giles while in her house in the extreme
northern part of the city. Officer Belts
later arrested the woman. The testimony
was long and tedious and was in sub
stance to the effect that jenkins had
gone to the woman's house and fallen
asleep. When he awoke he alleged he
had been relieved of three dollars which
were in his hip pocket. The woman de-
MED the charge and said jenkins came
to her house and gave her thirty-fve
cents with which to purchase whisky.
She was unable to procure the liquor and
produced the thirty-five cents in court.
She was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Memorial Day.

Confederate Memorial Day is being
observed in this city today. May "a, the
anniversary of the departure OF the
southern troops from this city, IS the
date fixed for the observance, but the
anniversary falling this year on sunday
today is being observed. This morning
the cemeteries near this city were visited
by committees from Lee Camp and the
Confederate auxiliary societies, and the
graves of the Southern soldiers buried
there were strewn with flowers. Later
the Confederate monument, at the inter
section of Prince and Washington streets,
and the mound in Christ Church yard
were prettily decorated with flowers.
Among the floral offerings was a hand
some piece from Capt. j. V. Davis,
superintendent of the national cemetery,
and a beautiful shower bouquet from
Col. G. A. Dempsey, U. S. A., retired:
Attached to the bouquet was card
bearing the following:
'"To the memory of the dear friends
and acquaintance of my boyhood days,
whose names are inscribed on this mon
ument.
This evening the memorial services
will be held at the monument according
to the programme published in last
Thursdays Gazette After a short
parade by Lee Camp, escorted by the
Alexandria Light Infantry, the process
sion will gather around the monument.
The order of the exercises will be as
follows:
Music by Band.
Invocation by Rev. w. j. Morton, ). 1. V.
Music by Band.
Introduction of orator by Col. X. kemper,
Commander of K. f. Lee Camp, {. V.
Grafton by Hon. r. T. w. Duke, 5. c. V.
Singing by Arthur Herbert Chapter,
Children of the COnfederacy:
Music by Band during decoration.
The procession will then proceed to
Christ Church yard, where flowers will
be placed upon the mound under which
a number of dead Confederates are in
tered. The programme at this point
will be as follows :
Music by Band.
Singing by Children of COnfederacy.
yolley by Alexandria Light Infantry
TAPS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Ghost of Johnny Reb.

Among the many scenes and incidents
of the reunion there was one that would
have delighted Joe Jefferson's heart.
About 9 O'Clock Monday night, when
the lobby of the st. Charles Hotel was
filled with a brilliant throDg Of braid
bedecked officers, with golden stars and
wreaths on their collars, there entered a
queer figure to modern eyes, but an un-
expressedly dear one TO those who re-
member the glorious days OF '6l and '65.
1t was one of Lees veterans, clad in an
old Confederate uniform that was liter
ally rags; the jacket had four bullet
holes through the arm and collar, the
trousers two. 1t was Johnny Reb as he
actually was in every detail, with the
grimy blanket over his shoulder, his dirty
haversack, his canteen and old SLOUGH
hat full of holes. The apparition silent
answering no questions-made his way
to the desk and wrote his name-Rip
Van Wrinkle, Charlottesville, Va,
1862, and asked for a room. He was
told they were all engaged. He said he
had fallen asleep the day after Stone
wall Jackson was shot, and had heard Of
this reunion and made his way on foot
but as he found no private soldiers alive
and could not get entertainment for his
Confederate money he was going back to
his grave. He asked if it was true that
the Governor of Georgia had twenty
colonies on his staff. He was told it
was so. He then said he would rather
sleep than live. Nobody knew him un-
til General Hooker, of Mississippi, called
him by name, and then the ghost OF
"Johnny Reb, that tattered son Of for
tune and the nursing of many dark
and gloomy hour" vanished. Il New
Orleans-Times Democrat.
IThe Johnny Reb referred to is Mr..
Alexander Hunter, we'll known mem
Der of Co. A, 18th Va. Regt., from this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
A New Route for Southern.

The Southern Railway contemplateS
making survey of a new route to run
from Amherst Courthouse to Alberene
and thence to Charlottesville. The new
line will be almost exactly parallel to the
old. 1t will make loop around a range
of the Ragged Mountains. This IS said
to have been the route originally chosen
for the Southern Railway, but the present
line was finally decided on because OF
difficulty in securing rights Of way over
the first named route. 1t is said that
over the new line the Southern would
obtain the easiest of grades, vastly super
Tor to the present route. The Southern
Railway is progressing rapidly the double
tracking of its line from Alexandria to
Orange. This was necessary on account
of heavy freight and passenger traffic.
1t is said by officials that even this addi-
tional track will be insufficient for its
purpose and contemplates extending the
double track to Amherst Courthouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Fined for Carrying a Pistol.

Officers Roberts and Allen yesterday
arrested a colored individual named Ellis
Holland, of Amherst, who was charged
with carrying a pistol. Complaint had
been previously made against Holland,
and the officers traced him to house in
the western part of the city and found
the weapon under a pillow where it had
been placed. Holland did not live in
the house, but acknowledged he was the
owner of the pistol, and said he was
employed in brick yard and carried it
for protection in going to and coming
from work. The Mayor this morning
fined him $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Train Derailed.

A locomotive and twenty cars of a
north bound freight train of the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad were derailed near Ashland at
an early hour this morning. The train
was running on the new road at tha'
place when sud- My the track slid al
most from under it, throwing the loco
motive and cars completely from the
rails. Fortunately the country Is level
at the scene of the accident, else the
wrecking of the train would have been
complete. So far as is known no one
was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Alexandrian in the Accident.

It is learned that an Alexandrian-
Mrs. L. n. Gillis-was in the wrecked
elevator in the Donnelly building in
Pittsburg, Pa, Friday night. Mrs;
ellis was accompanied by her husband
and three-year-old son. Neither, how
ever, received serious injury. Mrs.
ellis is a daughter of Mr.. j. II. Standi-
ford. of this city. Her husband, it is
said has been arrested, he being charged
with causing the accident, by placing
more than the number of people allowed
in the elevator and starting it in the
absence of the man who is licensed to
run il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
County Courts.

Both the County and Circuit Courts
for Alexandria county met today. The
County Court adjourned without trans
acting anv business of importance in or
der to allow the Circuit Court to have
the use of the court rooms. In the Or;
cult Court the docket was called and
cases set for hearing. 1ost of the day
was occupied in the nearing Of the case
Of VIM. Marcy VS.. R. A. Phillips, tres
pass by animals. The case was in prog
ress when this report closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Lawn Party.

Mr.. Thomas Coffin gave lawn party
to number of his lady and gentlemen
friends on the grounds east of his resi-
dence on Duke street, near Fayette, on
Saturday night last. The grounds had
been beautifully and tastefully arranged
an 1studded with vari-colored lights, while
seoso liable refreshments-ice cream,
cotes ,Sc.-were in abundance. Mr..
Coa;n is ~ engineer on the Southern
Railway and be had been so busily en-
nioyed that Sat. 'rday was the first time
he had been home for two weeks, and
the party was given in honor of the event
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Fire in a Bedroom.

During the thunder storm carry yes
terday morning a kerosene lamp came
near causing a serious fire in an upper
room of Mr.. Alphonso Lucas's residence
ON south Royal street. The carpet WIS
damaged as well as some other furniture
in the room before the flames were eX-
tinguished. The lamp was burning
when the cloud was passing over the
city and window being raised, heavy
flaw of wind blew the lamp from table
to the floor, causing it to break and the
oil to become ignited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Stopped Runaway.

A horse attached to a wagon became
frightened at passing freight tram
while standing at the Fayette street
depot about four o'clock this morning
and dashed east on Cameron street.
Mr.. Lee Genzberger, private Waterman,
was near by at the time and he ran in
front of the horse and grasped the bri-
die. The animal raised him from the
ground and hurled him several feet.
He held on, however, and stopped the
horse before the wagon had been materi.
ally damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Hand Shattered.

Antonio Vencenzo, an Italian, EN-
ployed on the new construction work at
Ditchley, on the Southern. Railroad, had
his left hand badly shattered yesterday
by the explosion of dynamite cartridge
which he was handling. He was brought
to the Alexandria Hospital, where be
was operated upon by DR.. Jameson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
POISONOUS FACE WASH. Poison suf-

POISONOUS FACE WAsH.-Poison suf-
ficient to produce fatal results was con-
tanned in paste which Miss Margaret
Corr, of New York, put on her face. She
is in Harlem Hospital, and the physi-
clans say that unless complications set
in she may recover. Miss Corr is %,
and lives with her widowed mother.
She was i'll of typhoid pneumonia three
years ago, and after recovery growth of
hair appeared on her chin and upper lip.
Miss Corr followed her sweetheart's adj
vice in using the paste. 1t was milk
colored substance in Jar and bore no
label. Miss Corr applied the paste Sat
urday night, covering the sides Of her
face, her chin and the upper lip. Her
face smarted severely, but she thought
this would pass, and went out on the
street. Within a few minutes the pain
became so acute that she returned to the
house, removed the paste, applied vase
line and again left the houre. Half an
hour later a policeman summoned Mrs.
Corr. Margaret had tainted in the
street. She suffered severely from nausea
and cramps. She lost consciousness and
her limbs were becoming paralyzed. She
was taken in haste to the hospital. Miss
Corr showed symptoms of arsenical
poisoning. She was in delirium and
her vitality was very low.
The complication most feared is that
the poison taken into the blood may
cause intestinal ulcers. In that event
there would be little hope. "The girl
uncovered large skin area with the
PASTE" said DIR. Donovan, "and the
pores absorbed the arsenic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
The X-Rays.

Recent experiments. by practical tests and
examination with the aid Of the X-Rays,
establish it as fact that Catarrh Of the
results from repeated attacks Of indigestion;
"How Can Cure My Indigestion" Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands. 1t will
cure you Of indigestion and dyspepsia, and
prevent or cure Catarrh Of the Stomach.
Kodol digests what you eat-makes the
stomach sweet. Sold by f. S. Leadbeater q
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Funeral.

The funeral of Charles Carson, who
diei on Thursday MORNING last, took
place from his parents residence, on
Duke street, near Union street, yester-
day evening. A large number of the
relatives and friends of the family attend
ed. Rev. J. W. Tamblyn, of the Free
Methodist Church conducted the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
GREATLY ALARMED
BY a Persistent Cough, but Perma-
nently Cured by Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. H. P. Burbage, a student at law,
in Greenville, S. c., had been troubled
for four or FIVE years with continuous
cough which he says, greatly alarmed
me, causing me to fear that | was in the
first stage of consumption" Mr.. Bur-
bage, having seen Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy advertised, concluded to try it.
Now read what he says of it: 81 soon
felt remarkable change and after using
two bottles of the twenty-five cent size,
was permanently cured" Sold by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Yesterday.

The churches yesterday morning had
average congregations. There was, how
ever, falling off in the attendance at
night on account of meteorological con-
ditions. The day was quiet throughout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25

CHARGES FROM PULPTT.-'Do you
think am going to stand BY and see
this good town go to the devil and me
weighing 900 pounds and in full posses
sion of health and vigor" These
words we're thundered from the pulpit OF
the Church of the Holy Cross, Harrison,
n. j., at the high mass yesterday by
Rev. Maurice O'Conner, who has in
augurated crusade against vice. He
said vice had received a new impetus in
the town. Lewd men and women who
have been driven from Newark and
other places were finding an asylum in
Harrison. He charged that midnight
orgies in saloon back rooms had become
popular diversion among certain
classes. The priest put the blame for
the conditions he described directly upon
the town government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
AIexan6ria Gazette.
MONDAY EVENING. MAY %. 1903.
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:46 a. m. and sets
7:21 P. m. High water at $40 a. m. and
7:04 d. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
MEDICINAL.
Rest Made Easy
There will be less Sleep
Iessness when Alex
andria people
learn this.

Can't rest at night with bad back,
A lame. a weak or an aching one.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for bad backs,
They cure every form Of kidney ills
From common backache to diabetes,
They are endorsed by Alexandria people.
Mrs. James r. TIGER. wife of Jas. X: TIGER.
carpenter. residence No. 304 n. Alfred street,
saws: "My son J. II. TIGER had Attacks of
backache, and lameness over his hips
for three years, some of them so pro-
nounced that he was unable TO work and on
one occasion he was confined to his bed for
two weeks. He was treated by a number OF
physicians but from them only received tenn
porary relief / noticed Doan's Kidney
Pills especially recommended for troubles
with the kidneys and | went to e. ,; Lead
beater & Sons drugstore for box and insist
ed upon his trying them. He followed my
advice and much to his surprise but more to
his qualification the lameness gradually
lessened until it disappeared. At the, present
time he is able TO do good days WORK
without any discomfort.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents q
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. T.,
sole agents for the United States. Remember
the name Doan's and take no other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
ton, cloudy, unsettled weather tonight. Tues
day fair and warmer; fresh northeasterly
winds, becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25

An Erie passenger train crashed into
westbound car on the street railway line at
Dayton, o.. last night. Several passengers
were seriously injured, some, it is feared,
fatally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
LOST.

On Friday, between Gazette office and and
" Hinkens furniture store, GOLD CHAIN
AND CHARM. Charm has initials a; X.
P" on one side, A suitable reward VIII DC
paid for its return to this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25
Monetary and Commercial.
WHOLESALE PRICES IN ALEXANDRIA

New York, May 25.-The stock market
opened weak with declines ranging up to H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-25

Mayflies have almost disappeared,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-26
North Arson.

Miss. Laura Clark went TO Madison,
Saturday.
The winter term of Arson academy
opened, Tuesday.
Mrs. y. Gray and Mrs. w. q. Robinson
W ere in Oakland, Thursday.
Mrs. B. S. Flagg and son of Show
hogan were in town, sunday.
Miss Lizzie Marshall has gone to Bos-
ton to spend the winter there.
r. II. Spear has just put up a tele.
phone line on the Steward road south of
the Carrabassett.
Miss Rachel Marshall has been spend
ing a few days at Oakland, the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Marshall.
Miss Marian Payne arrived home
from Pennington where she had beer
attending the Normal school.
Mrs. Harry b. Allen has returned to
her home in Bath after visit of u few
weeks with her sister Mrs. ). 7. Taylor
Thursday night was the coolest of the
season thus far. The ground froze sc
hard that it was impossible to plow.
Ice formed thick enough for skating.
Fred M. Houghton returned from
Rowe ponds, Saturday, after an absence
of four weeks, guiding parties from
Bro .kton, Mass, Norridgewock and
Auburn. All got their legal number OF
deer. He says that there is plenty OF
game in the woods.
The ladies of the Universalist society
wish to thank the friends that 30 liberal
ly and pleasantly helped them in &c
many ways to make their annual fair
such a success. They wish to thank
the butcher, the baker" and each ont
that in any way asssted-they appreci
ate their kindness
Saturday evening the Methodist par
sonage was the scene of another wed
ding. Ernest G. Moody, who has been
in the employ of Mr.. Geo. sharp in his
stable for the past few months, was
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-26

married to Miss Eunice Emerson of this
town. Mr.. and Mrs Moody will make
their home in Kingfeld. The best
wishes of their friends will go with
them
Mr. Matthews of Madison, the fur
buyer, was in town, Monday.
Mrs. Henry Caswell is the guest of
Mrs c. r. Dunbar at Madison.
Mrs. Paulenah Hutchins spent Thanks
giving with her son in Naterville.
Mrs John F. Stoddard of Machas is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs 5. p
Taylor, for few days
Il. G.. Collins and Henry Opel, with
the New York Comedy company, are in
town for two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collins of Var
mouth were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Collins, one day last week.
Miss Emma Niles of Norwood, Mass,
arrived here Wednesday night the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Lucy Dinsmore.
Edgar Milay closed very successful
term of school in Embden this week,
after teaching twelve weeks. Mr.. Mil
lays instruction has been productive of
good results. He is a teacher of large
experience and is well qualified to in.
struct the young
Last Sunday morning Rev. Mr.. Hof
stead, the Congregational pastor, took
for his subject, Doing One Thing" and
in the evening made brief address on
incentives and Duties y Next Sunday,
Mr.. Hofstead will preach a sermon APP
propriate to the season entitled, What
goes before Thanksgiving" The choir
will render special music.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-26
Browns Corner.

Guile little excitement was occasion
ed here on Saturday when it was learned
that a man from West Athens coming
from house infected with smallpox had
stopped in this vicinity over night
Mrs. Bert Hayden has been suffering
for two weeks past with assesses 10 her
ear.
Hay, apples and wood are commodities
which the farmers have been hauling to
market Of late.
Miss Lena Nye of Bangor and Miss
Maymie Peary of Pennington Normal
school arrived home on Saturday last, for
short vacation.
Miss Gertie Booker has visited Miss
Lottie Whittier at North Hartland few
days recently.
w. c. Fitzgerald and H. H. Thurlough
represented Canaan grange at Waterville,
last Thursday.
The third and fourth degrees will be
conferred next Thursday night on quite a
large class 10 Canaan grange. The State
Master is expected to be present.
Miss Axle T. York of Brighton, who
was stopping at | CrowelI's few days
last week, returned home on Sunday
Miss Elva Nye was taken i'll at school
Oh Thursday last and has since been con-
, fined to her bed.
Mrs. E. B. J-wett of West Pltts6eld
recently spent two days with her sister.
Mrs. w. o. Chase.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-26
SnlOn.

J. Goodwin went to Thomaston, We'd
nesday on business.
Mrs. Lila NJ. Yiles Of Hallowell, D.
D G NJ, inspected the o. Z. ). chap
ter here, Thursday evening she was the
guest of Mrs. Jennie Goodwin while in
town.
l. S. Merrill attended the dedication
Of Rockabema hall 10 OF. at Houlton,
Thursday evening Of last week.
Mrs. Forrest Ray WAS down river
visiting friends, last week.
\. Z. Merrill was home from Norridge-
wock over Sunday
Albert Murray of Bingham was in
town, one day last week, and bought
some horses of ?. :. Lungley.
p s Longley was in Bangor, Friday,
on business.
Mrs. Jennie Hunnewell Tufts OF
Everett, Mass, is in town, visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Huuneweli
Miss Annie Williams arrived home,
Saturday night; she has been in Canada
for the past two months.
Mrs. S. F. Greene was in Skowhegan,
several days last week.
Mrs Mildred Manson and daughter
Ruth returned from Boston, saturday
night.
G P. Danforth, who has been visiting
friends in Bingham, for the past few
days, returned to this town, Monday.
Mrs. Turner Boswell got home from
Norridgewock, Saturday.
Mrs. Eta Seveno and Miss Lena Cook
of Ocean Park are visiting their uncle,
Stephen Merrill.
Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Rob Wood of
Bingham attended the Eastern Star
meeting here. Thursday evening.
Prof. W. s. Wight will close his work
here next week, Thursday evening,
Dec 8, with concert in Caratunk hall.
A program has been arranged that will
please all, nearly all the singers taking
part, not only in the chorus but in select
numbers Two choiu5es will be given
that were sung at the late Maine festival
in Portland.