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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
WASHINGTON. d. {

Comic and sentimental valentines are
appearing in store windows in profusion.
Mrs. Mary E. Hampton, wife of Mr..
Thomas E. Hampton, died Sunday
night at her home in Baltimore. She
was born in Alexandria, and was a
daughter of Thomas Kanely.
Mr.. Geo. r. Cogan while repairing a
hydrant on south Washington street, near
Gibbon, yesterday dug up a piece of Damas-
Gus steel in perfect state of preservation.
1t was about 10 inches long tapering at each
end. No one seems able to explain Its utility
or how it came to be where found.
The work Of rebuilding Mr.. Nj. r. Rishcill' s
planning mill, which was partially destroyed
by fire about month ago, is progressing rap.
idly and it is expected that operations VIII
be resumed within the next week or ten days.
New machinery has been ordered TO take the
place of that damaged by the fire.
The funeral of Lorenzo Foster, colored, who
died on Sunday last, took place this morning
from his residence ON Queen street. The de-
ceased was for long time employed by w. ii;
May & Son. He was soldier In the federal
army during the civil war and his remains
were inferred in the National Cemetery.
Austin Mitchell, colored, who says he was
a servant of Gen. K. +. Lee and who claims TO
have been the first colored democrat in Nir-
ginia, was in this city today seeking financial
aid, his home having recently been destroyed
by fire.
Word has been received in this city OF the
death in Philadelphia on the LIST instant OF
Mr.. James Suthard who was resident OF this
city forty years ago The deceased was a
half-brother of the late Wash. Sutton, OF this
city.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton Yesterday to John III. McCabe and Cora l..
Jeffries both of WarrentOn; and to Edward
Dawson of Washington and Nettie May
Godfrey, of Clifton.
Mr.. Charles Pidgeon is building fine stable
and barn on his farm in the Woodlawn, FAR
fax county, neighborhood.
The regular monthly meeting of the 18th
Va. Chapter, L. ID. c., will be held tomorrow
at o'clock in Lee Camp Hall.
The Fanchon Pleasure Club will give their
first ball of the season at McBurney's Hall
on the third ofnext month.
The pump at the corner Of Wilkes and
Henry streets has been put in working order
again.
A meeting of the committee on light will
be held tonight.
Four dodgers were at the station house last
night.
The City Council meets tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
The Third Engine.

The whereabouts of the fire engine
which has been rebuilt at Seneca Falls,
N. Y, for the department of this city
are still unknown, although it was
shipped from that place about ten days
ago. Mr.. c. E. VESSEL, of the Seneca
Falls works, is in the city, having come
here for the purpose of giving the engine
a thorough test. He was disappointed
at finding that the apparatus had not
preceded him. The officials at the
Washington.Southern depot can give no
information of the present location of
the engine. Mr.. VESSEL, it will be re-
membered, came here some time ago and
tested the Columbia after that engine
had been rebuilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
CORPORATION Court.

Judge L. G. Barley, presiding
In the Corporation Court today the
case of Benz Waters, ST., who is suing
for the possession of his son, Earl, aged
six, now in the charge of its grandmother,
Mary L. Maddux, was called, and after
hearing the evidence the court commit
ted the child to its grandmother with the
provision that Waters could see him
when he desired.
The trial of Joseph Anderson, colored,
who was indicted yesterday by the grand
jury for breaking into the house of Mr..
Thomas Coffin, was set for Tuesday, the
18th inst.
The case of commonwealth vs. James
Richards, jr., indicted for arson, was set
for the 18th inst, as was also the case of
the commonwealth VS.. Oliver Rodier on
the same charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Personal.

Mr.. Thomas Slater Rogers, U. ). NJ,
of the Presidents yacht Sylph, which is
now stationed at Washington, and Miss
Laura V. Garcia, daughter OF MIR. T..
w. F. Garcia, of Washington, were
married in this city Saturday afternoon
last. The ceremony took place at st.
Mary's Church, Rev. Father Cutler Off
ciating. A reception was held at Balti-
more Saturday evening at the residence
of William B. Hines, city editor of the
Baltimore American.
The Mignonette Club was delightfully."-
en- tertained last night by Miss Daisy
Javins at her residence on south Fair
fax street.
Mrs. John Ridout, of Petersburg, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary G. Boothe,
in this city.
Mrs. Myrtle Young, of Washington,
is visiting Mrs. John E. Merchant, on
south Washington street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G.. Rogers at
their home on Prince street will enter
tain the Card Club of which they are
members this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
River Notes.

The steam launch Americas, owned IN
this city, and which has been in winter
quarters in the dock foot OF Duke street
for several months, sprang aleak few
DAYS ago and sank in her berth. She
now lies half covered with water, but IT
is understood her owners will have her
raised at once and will put her in condi-
ton for service.
The steamer Rappahannock, the
flagship of the Virginia oyster and fish
protection feet, arrived here day or
two ago and remained until yester-
day evening. This is the second visit
the Rappahannock has paid to Alexan-
dria in the past two years, but the last
time she was in this section she was
called the Neunah. About year ago
her name was changed to the Kappa
hammock.
The work of placing the steamer I. V.
Arrowsmith in repair is being pushed at
Baltimore, but she will not return to the
Potomac until the latter part OF this
month. After arriving in these waters
she will be fitted with an electric light
ing plant and other undermining of the
steamer will be done.
Beginning Friday next the steamer
Harry Randall will make two trips
week on the lower river route, entering
Mattox creek.
The tugboat Spray was placed on the
ways at the shipyard yesterday. The
large scow belonging to Mr.. Lewis
Smoot which has been in process OF re-
construction has been put overheard.
Another large scow is to be built at the
shinvard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
A Famous Band.

The appearance here of the Banda Rosa
and its famous conductor, Eugenio Sorrentino,
is announced for the near future. The Banda
Rosa 1.-THE Red Band) is the outcome of the ar
tistic ambition fthe citizens of San Savero, It
ally. When the society in 1889 called to the con-
dnctOrship the young Eugenio, Sorrentlno, the
lis fame was finally crowned at the Columbus
exposition at Genoa, in 1892, where it won the
first prize in competition with sixty;;four o.
the crack bands of Europe. The band made
a rriumphial tour of Italy that same year, and
was then summoned to Germany, where IT was
enormously successful. The Italians, who are
not supposed to be capable of interpreting
Wagner according to the orthodox Wagnerlan
ideas, make their greatest Int IN the music OF
that composer. their talented conductor hay
ing infused into the works of Wagner degree
of sincerity and feeling foreign to other con-
cert bands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
An Alexandria Artist.

The thirteenth annual exhibition of
Washington artists was opened at the
Corcoran Art Gallery in that city yes
terday, and among the paintings are three
contributions of Miss Catherine Critcher,
of this city. Miss Critcher's "Emeline, y
a study in oil, with the Paris salon
number still on the frame, is one of the
successes won abroad, but the picture
that seems to be most complete and one
that strikes avery high note is ga North
HOllander," low, richtoned picture of
particular beauty of the Israels-Kever
kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
A Mainstay of Busin ess.

In a recent essay on advertising col
lege lecturer affirmed that publicity ac-
tually creates commerce and is one OF
the mainstays of business. "Civiliza-
ton" he said, ."grOws and rises by in
creasing wants, and without advertising
whatever is new and much that is useful
and attractive in the world OF business
would be long in passing into general
use. ~ Philadelphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Approach of the Penitential Season.

Lent will begin On Wednesday, Feb
ruary %, and in the Catholic, Episcopal,
Lutheran and other ritlalistic churches
all the features of life are being colored
by the approach OF the penitential season.
In society as in former years gaiety will in
a measure cease, and there will be par
tial cessation of enjoyment. Asin former
special years, sermons will be delivered
throughout the season in the Catholic,
Episcopal and Lutheran churches and the
Stations of the Cross will be recited on
each Friday evening in the former
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
A Weak Stomach

causes weak body and invites disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure cures and strengthens the
stomach and wards off and overcomes disease.
j. B. Taylor, prominent merchant of Chries.
man, Tex, says: 81 could not eat because of
weak stomach. lost all strength and run
down in weight All that money could do
was done, but all hope of recovery vanished.
Hearing of some wonderful cures effected by
use of Kodol, concluded to try it. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking four
bottles | am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health" E. S. Lead
heater az Son
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Tie-up on Southern Road.

Traffic on the Southern Railway was
obstructed for some time last night and
all trains arriving here today have been
several hours late. The trouble was
caused between Elkwood and Brandy
stations, where a wheel of car of a
freight train broke which caused the
wrecking of several cars and damage to
the track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Witness Fined.

The only case before the Mayor this
morning was that of twoyoung men who
were charged with disorderly conduct
One of the parties was fined So and the
other was dismissed. A colored witness
was fined IS for attempting to mislead
Officer Lyles when he was making In
duiries concerning the disorder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
mother Goose" Tonight.

As has been stated, ''The Counting of Mother
Goose will be presented at the Opera House
tonight for the benefit Of Grace Church. IL
will be followed by most excellent concert
clude with laughabie sketch entitled "A
Pair Of Lunatics."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
New Goods.

We are showing the following New Spring
Goods at very attractive prices.
New White Madras, yard, 1871 Is, IS, 25c.
New Colored Madras and pretty Dress
Ginghams, lac.
New Hamburg Embroideries, from sc I'd. up
New Spring Standard Fashions are now
ready for your inspection. The pretty fash
ion book Designer for March now ready, only
Toe. copy. Fashion Sheets free upon APP
plication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON, DC.
Monetary and Commercial.

New York. Feb. l0.-The stock market
opened active and uniformly strong, with
transactions we'll distributed. At IL o'clock
the market continued to show strength, not
some early disposition to take
profits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

State of Virginia, city of Alexandria, IS
/, c. Z. Hoof, President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best Of NV
knowledge and belief.
c. r. HOOFF, President.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 10Th
day of February, 1903.
II. K. BURKE, Notary Public.
Correct-attest:
GARDNER l. BOoTHE,
JAS. +. MUIR, Directors.
NJ n HARLOW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well Known
Chicago Physician.

l use and prescribe Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
clad to recommend it to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands of the most unpro-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, NJ.
D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

State of Virginia, City of Alexandria, SIS:
!, w. F. Lambert, Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement + true to The best Of my
knowledge and belief
w. +. LAMBERT. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of February, 1908.
J. JOHNSTON GREEN,
No'ary Public.
WIN. III. LAMBERT,
WORTH HULFIsH, Directors.
FRANCIS i. SMITH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
RACE WAR.-A race war has beer

RACE WAR.-A race war has been
started at Fayette, Mo-, as the result of
the public whipping of three negroes on
the court house steps Friday night. A
committee of the law and order league
took three negroes from their homes and
whipped them publicly for alleged mis-
conduct. Two of them were women.
Since then the negroes and white people
have been in open enmity, and, it is said
twenty-five negro families have been
frightened into leaving the vicinity. The
recent killingof Harry o. Donnell, a rep
utable citizen, was charged to negroes
and did much to stir up enmity. The
whites have threatened to drive the ne
groes from Fayette and vicinity. The
one negro man who was whipped Friday
night made a desperate resistance. 1t
took several men to carry him to the
whipping post. He cursed his captors
as the lash was applied, which resulted
in the whip being welded only the more
vigorously. When the ordeal was ended
the negro was so weak from loss of blood
that he was put to bed instead of being
driven from town. The women, who
were not whipped severely, were taken
to the outskirts and told to go. There is
much excitment and clash is feared.
DANGEROUS PAsTIME. Frank Byrne,
IL years old, of East Haven, Conn, pro-
cured loaded revolver from his father S
bureau drawer yesterday and, seeking
his schoolmates, compelled one boy to
kneel and pray and then dance. He re-
peated this performance with several boys
and little girls, who then ran home terror
stricken. Down the street he went, and
meeting Miss Jennie Palmer, young
woman of 20, pointed the revolver at her
and compelled her to sing Historically for
the edifcation Of a crowd Of youngsters.
Several other persons obeyed the boy S
commands. until Miss Clark, a New
Haven young woman, was called upon
to DO his bidding. She simple said:
Cpd like to give you a good whipping"
and passed on. This disconnected Frank,
who began to flourish the revolver, with
the result that it was discharged and a
bullet pierced his hand. He was carried,
bleeding and bawling, to the police sta
ton. His wound was not erious and he
was held for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:05 a. IN. and sets
5:37 p. m. High water at 6:35 a. m. and
100 D. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this Sec
ton fair, warmer tonight. Wednesday rain ;
fresh south TO east winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

Is il a burn? Use DR. Thomas Electric
Oil. A cut? Use Dr. Thomas Ecleetric
Oil. At your druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Clearance Sale of
ITEMS Winter Underwear

as follows:
Mems SOC Underwear, now 35c.
Mems 75c Underwear, now 621c.
Mems S1.00 Underwear, now zoe.
Mems $3.50 Underwear, now $l.12l
Clearance Sale of the Famous Man
haitian Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts.
Every one knows the name and fame
of this shirt, and should profit by this
clearance reduction. Regular CT 1917
price S1.50, clearance price,. M III
Mems regular $l.O0 Colored Stiff 7Sc
Bosom Shirts, reduced to...... .......... <CS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

New Spring Chalies, charming colors, nice
for waists and kimonas (; the printings are
all new; worth SOC. Reduced to, zoe
yard ................... ......''''''...
Black Silk-fnished Henrietta, SO inches
wide. A good Acc value for waists or skirts
soft finished, plain or tucked, is one of 13C
the correct things, SO inches.." Wv
Atwood Crepe de Chine in cream, pink,
light blue, red and gray; all resemble the
more expensive silk goods by that name,
AZ inches wide; S5c. value at, 6QC
yard ..."....... ..'...'....'....
56-inch medium-weight Melton, for unlined
skirts. Colors tan. Oxford, gray, navy
blue and black. Dollar value Csc
Black Atwood Cheviot, 80 inches wide,
sponged and shrunk Special one day. This
is fine. soft WOO, medium smooth weave,
excellent for unlined skirts, 50 inches. 20C
81 quality for ....... ......."................'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

PRESERVES, IELLIES and APPLE
BUTTER in FIVE pound buckets and by the
pound at J. -MlLBURN'S.
Old fashioned Sugar House MOLASSAS
dark color but nice flavor, 29c gallon.
W. p. WOOLLS & SON.
CANNED PEAs.-Small and extra small
CANNED PEAS for sale at reduced prices by
J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10

Price & Co. will have fine fresh fish
in market again tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Our w. & L. No. |
Our w. & l.. No. 8

Unlaundered White Shirts, made from Utica
bands, open back and open back and front /;
sizes IA to Is.
S1.00 each. for $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Woodward & LOIlPDD,
10th, 18th 4 f StsN. w.
Until Further Notice, Store Will Close
at $50 P. NJ.
Valentines and Valentine Fayors, Main
floor, New Building.

This Tuesday morning we begin our
annual sale of Mems Unlaundered
Shirts. The four grades which we offer
are fashioned as if made to measure
the fit, materials and workmanship be-
ing of an exceptionally high order.
Our w. & l.. No. 1
Unlaundersd White Shirts, made from good
cotton, linen bosoms and wristbands, re-
enforced front and back, different lengths Of
sleeves-all sizes; II to IS inclusive.
SOC each. 6 for 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh& Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to $50 p. NJ.
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
Low Prices on
New Dress Goods.

All the newest weayes of the season
will be found in this sale, as well as the
popular staples that are always in de-
mand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-10
Odds aud Ends
At Clearance Prices.

dasdpd pieces f.a Cream rec n.1 rricOt Flannel re- OC
One lot good Insertings in five and Sc
One lot pink and blue Fleece Flannel,
very pretty for Dressing saclues, OlLC
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-27
School Taxes a Paying Investment.

We are nearing the time when a man can make
more votes on the stump by advocating the i'm
provement of the public school system than he
can by advocating the destruction of the internal
revenue system or the increase or decrease of the
tariff tax. Heretofore we have often heard that
eve are too poor to support a good system of
public education" Hereafter we shall hear in
ringing tones: owe are too poor not to support
such a system" In the past we have sometimes
heard people speak of the public schools as
schools for the poor. Hereafter, in the days soon
to come, a man will no more speak of the public
schools as schools for the poor than of the capitol
building, or the postofice, or the public roads as
institutions for the poor. We have frequently
heard men speak of the funds for public schools
IS charity funds. The early future will regard
these funds as the best investment that a free
people can make. The day has been when educa-
ton was advocated as a necessity only for the
cultured and leisure class, as if education we're
an ornament or a p~laything for the idle or a
means of escaping labor. The new group of
statesmen will tell us that education is not a
means of escaping labor, but a means of making
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-27

labor more effective, and that it is a universal
necessity.
We have heard in the past that it is robbery to
tax Browns property to educate Jones's children.
In the future no one will question the right of
the State to tax the property of Brown and Jones
to develop the State through its children. We
andsour fathers have too often thought of a State
as a piece of land with mineral resources, forests,
water courses, and certain climatic conditions.
The future will recognize that people-not trees,
and rocks, and rivers, and imaginary boundary
lines-make a State, and that the State is great,
intelligent, wealthy, and powerful, or is small and
ignorant, poverty-stricken, and weak just in pro-
portion as it's people are educated, or as they are
unframed and raw, like the natural material
about them. It has been too common a political
teaching that the best government is that which
levies the smallest taxes. The future will modify
that doctrine and teach that liberal taxation,
fairly levied and properly applied, is the chief
mark of a civilized people. The savage pays no
tax-Dr. Charles D. McIver, President North
Carolina State Normal and Industrial College.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-27
Maxims of C. P. Huntington.

The great secret of success is laying by a nest
egg and adding to your little store, never spend
ing more than you make, and being strictly eco
nomical.
False pride is an enormous obstacle. [ know
young mel, in New York who would not carry a
trunk along Fifth Avenue fo- all the frontage
they could pass, because they would be afraid that
they might meet some girl they knew.
Another principle that I have constantly obey
ed is business before pleasure" The chances
are as good to-day as they were-they are even
better. But I do not think that the life of one
who has accumulated a hundred millions, more or
less, is in the least inspiring. 1t dazzles, it be-
wilders the struggling youth. 1t may inspire him
for a time, but that inspiration wears off.
Appreciate the value of to-day. That's my ad-
vice to young men. It has been my rule through
life-I am nearing the century mark now-not to
look forward, for the future is a blank. To-day
is the all-important issue. 1 have never gone
against the tide, nor worried while my schemes
were maturing. A farmer sows a field of wheat.
To worry over it would merely sap his energy.
The wheat requires his attention at the harvest.
In my mercantile life I have noticed the man
who arrives at his post on time and not one min
ute later, and who leaves on the minute and not
one second later. He does no more than he has
to do, and does not do that we'll. Then there is
the man who arrives ahead of time and works
late if need be. He takes an interest in his work,
and is anxious to be advanced. I have always
lived within my means and always strived for adj
vancement.