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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Preparing for the Twenty third.

Preparations for the celebration of
Washington's birthday next Monday are
being rapidly perfected, and, should the
weather prove propitious, gala day Is
anticipated. The Alexandria Light
Infantry and the three fire companies
are making all things ready for the
event. The frst-named will appear in
fatigue uniform and the members of the
respective fire companies in there regular
dress parade attire. The paid members
of the department will wear the regula-
ton uniforms. Gen. Chaffee, command
ing the Department of the East, has or
dered two troops of the Second Cavalry
and the Fourth Battery of Field Artillery
at Fort Myer, Virginia, and the Forty
seventh Company of Coast Artillery at
Fort Hunt, Virginia, to participate in
the celebration. From present in
dications the parade will be over two
miles in length The committee which
is engaged in collecting the amounts sub
scribed report satisfactory results.
Mai. William NJ. Smith, who will be
the chief marshal, has announced the
following route: The parade will form
on south Washington and the adjoining
streets, and will move east on Duke
street to Fairfax street, north on Fairfax
to Prince, west on Prince TO Payne,
north on Payne to King, east on King
to Fairfax, north on Fairfax to Cameron,
west on Cameron to Royal, south on
Royal to King, passing the New hotel
Rammel, which will be the press head
quarters; west on King to Alfred, north
on Alfred to Cameron, east on Cameron
to Christ Church where twill be review
ed by the Governor, his staff, the Chief
Marshal and his staff; thence to Wash
ington street, where the parade will dis
band. The reviewing stand will be
erected on the west side of Christ
Church. The counter-march will be on
King street, between Royal and Alfred
streets. The Alexandria Light Infantry
and the Richmond and Fredericksburg
companies will form the bOdyguard of
Governor Montague. They will be
under the command of Captain King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Escane of Alleged Thief.

A gentleman of this city while on his
way to work early this morning met a
colored individual named Robert Preston
near the northern confines Of the city
with number of chickens in his posses
sion. He was apparently on his way to
the Market House for the purpose of dis
posing of them. The gentleman had
reason to believe the fowls had been
stolen, and telephoned to police head
quarters his suspicious. Chief Webster
sent Officer Nicholson into the Market
House to intercept the suspected man
and the officer found Preston in market
in the act of disposing of the chickens at
a discount on standard prices. He be-
gan to question the darkey, and the lat
ter, while answering the interrogations,
kept backing toward door in the
northern part Of the building. In the
twinkling of an eye he passed into
Cameron steeet and was soon beyond the
reach of the officer. Mr.. Nicholson
gathered up the chickens and carried
them to the station house where they
await their owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Alumni Meeting.

A meeting of the University of Vir-
ginia Alumni Association of Alexandria
was held yesterday evening at the Office
of Capt. X. Kemper. After full dis
cussion of the act of the legislature
incorporating the general alumni associa-
ton, the president was directed to
telegraph Governor Montague asking
him to veto the bill, and in addition to
endorsing the action of the Washington
branch paper was unanimously adopted
setting forth reasons for the objections
to the charter. 1t is said by several
prominent lawyers that the bill incorpora
ing the general alumni association, as
recently passed by the legislature, is
unconstitutional
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Engine Nearing Alexandria.

Alexandria's third fire engine has
been located at the Anacostia yard of the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad on the
confines of Washington. The officials of
that road give no satisfaction concerning
its final delivery in this city, aud say it
may require two or three days for it to
make the final stage of its journey. Mr..
E. G. Joyce, agent of the Washington
Southern Railway in this city, is to be
urged to use his influence with the Off
Gals in Washington toward having the
engine brought to Alexandria immediate
ly. If he should fail, the Fire Warder s
of this city will have the apparatus
taken from the car and brought here by
one of the ferry boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Bitten by Mad Dog.

A strange dog, supposed to be mad,
made its appearance in the Quantico
neighborhood a few days ago and bit two
cows, a mule and three pigs. The dog
was killed by Mr.. Wallace Abel. The
animals which were bitten by the cur
were confined in enclosures. The COWS
low piteously al! the time and refuse to
eat, and the mule and pigs are acting as
though they were about to become vic
TINS OF hydrophobia. If the dog which
did the damage at Quantico is the same
animal which visited this city and later
the southern part of Fairfax, it will be a
relief to know that it has run its course,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Two 'Ndgers were at the station house last
night.
There will De euchre party at the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall tonight.
Lorenzo Freeman, colored, died at his
home, 5l4 north Royal street, yesterday.
A note received from The Plains today says
the mercury stood So below zero at 9 Il. m.
At it was 100 below. The Snow is inches
deep.
The cases on the docket of the Police Court
this morning were Of persons charged with
slight misdemeanors. The parties were dis
missed.
The Woodley Apartment House Company,
that was incorporated in this city on Monday,
will build seven-story apartment house at
the corner of Columbia Road and Mintwood.
place, near Washington.
Ethel, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr..
John 5. Allen, was thrown from small sleigh
at the corner Of Washington and Franklin
streets last night and her head was badly cut
by coming in contact with a tree.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington patent
attorneys, report the grant, this week, Of the
following patents to residents Of this State:
r. c. Williams of Richmond, for mani
folding machine; c. NJ. Shooley, of Leesburg,
for pliers, and c. n. Zirkle, Of Richmond,
for "A sash fastener
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
The Little Tycoon.

From present indications there is
every prospect of large audience to
greet the "Sharps and Flats" in their
rendition of 'The Little Tycoon" and
though the advance sale of seats has been
large there are many good and desirable
seats still to be had. The opera is
bright, the music catchy, and the dia-
logue witty, and in the hands of able
principals and good, strong and we'll
trained chorus, its success is assured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Fifty-Seventh Congress.
Washington, d. c., Feb. Is.
SENATE.

Immediately after the rountiue bust
ness in theSenate today Mr.. Quay called
up his resolution giving it as the sense
of the Senate that, by unanimous consent,
a date hour prior to March End should
be fixed for an final vote on the omnibus
statehood bill.
The question was upon its adoption.
Mr.. Spooner thought the resolution iii
vitcd the adoption Of cloture.
Mr.. Quay pointed to the unanimous
consent provided. "The Senator is not
combining himself to the resolution" re-
marked Mr. Quay.
'1'm discussing the resolution before
it was amended, responded Mr.. Spooner.
The Senator had better discuss what
is before the Senate" drily said Mr..
Quay.
"The Senator will discuss what he
pleases," responded Mr. Spooner.
"He won't accomplish much" re-
marked Mr.. Quay.
HE will accomplish what he desires"
warmly retorted Mr.. Spooner. THE
Senator from Wisconsin doesn't care
to be instructed in what he shall say
or how he shall say ii.
He declared that the adoption of the
resolution would put vote of censure
on those who were honestly and con-
scientiously opposed to the statehood
bill and said it would be novel innoya-
ton.
Mr.. Teller said he stood for free dis
-cussion in the Senate. He declared he
would vote neither directly nor indirectly
for any measure that would in any way
look toward limiting free and untrammel-
ed debate
Mr.. Carmack thought that if cloture
was ever forced upon the Senate it would
be due to just such a situation as exists
at present, where minority of the re-
publican party was opposing a majority
of republicans and democrats.
The discussion was still pending when
the Senate at las o'clock went into
executive session to consider the Panama
canal treaty.
Senator Morgan took the floor as soon
as the doors were closed in executive
session of the Senate on the Panama
canal treaty and resumed the speech in
opposition of which he gave five hour
installment the other day.
HOUSE.
When the House met today Mr.. Hull
called up the conference report on the
military appropriation bill.
Mr.. Hay, of Virginia, the minority
conferee, asked the House to vote down
the report. He said that one provision
allowed officers of the army to deposit
money to the amount of S., 900 with the
government, on which they are to re-
ceive three per cent. per annum. This
right, he declared, was benefit to the
enlisted men but he was opposed to the
government paying per cent. to Of
fcers of the army for deposits when it
could borrow all the money it wanted
at per cent He further objected TO
the provision allowing certain officers to
retire with additional rank. The pro-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Runaway Car in Station.

There was considerable excitement in
the Pennsylvania passenger station in
Washington at noon yesterday when a
passenger coach was noticed entering the
shed at considerable speed, and with
no brakeman to check its
progress, AS the car came down the
tracks a warning was shouted by the
and the track cleared. 1t
was seen that a brakeman was aboard,
but whether the brakes refused to work,
or the slippery tracks prevented their
application. could not be ascertained.
The coach smashed into the bumper at
the end of the track, and was slightly
damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18

The Executive Committee having been
notified by the large majority of the business
houses Of Alexandria that it is their purpose
to close their places of business at II o'clock
on February 23d, we now ask that ali business
houses in Alexandria will close at noon, as
many of the employees of these houses are
members Of the different organizations and
this would give them an opportunity to pre-
pare for and participate in the celebration of
washington's birthday. We earnestly hope
that this request will be adopted by all bust
ness houses. COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Opera House.

The concert of the Banda Rosa, /"
or the Italian red band, at the Opera
House last night was greeted by small,
but appreciative audience. The num-
bers were well selected and their execution
was beyond criticism. Manager Harper
OF the Opera House will continue to
have these high class attractions and it
is to be hoped that he will receive a
hearty patronage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Appointments.

Thomas B. Royster, of Lynchburg,
and Lewis 7. Yarbaugh, of Raleigh, n.
c., have been appointed railway mail
clerks.
The following have been appointed
store-keepers and gaugers in the Sixth
internal revenue district of Virginia:
Zachary Adkins, Andrew L. Edmund
son, William H. Lettew and Samuel
Morgan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Hnusehoat Sunk.

Early yesterday morning the house
boat belonging to the Capital Yacht
Club, of Washington, sunk in the Tidal
Basin, where it was moored. With the
boat is supposed to have sunk Thomas
McCuen, forty-fve years old, the watch
man for the yacht club, who slept on
the boat, and who has not been seen
since It sunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Unconscious Registration.

A writer on the psychological aspect
of advertising says that no human man
knows what impressions have been mace
on his mind by newspaper advertisements;
but when he happens to want thing tie
name of an advertiser and perhaps an
effective catch line will instantly occur
IN him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18

1t is the wish of the committee having in
charge the trades portion of the parade on the
occasion of the celebration Of Washington's
birthday that every industry and all merchants
who are DESTROYS Of taking part in the parade
and whom the committee has not called on,
will consider themselves invited to participate,
and all that will be necessary for them to do
will be to notify Mr.. Chas. B. Paf, marshal
of that division, who will be pleased to assign
them to their proper position. Ii will be
necessary for them to notify him not later
than Friday, February 10th.
COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. &.
Broke His Arm.

Mr.. Howard Siders, living on Fayette
street, near Cameron, this morning fell
at the trestle at Fort Runyon, on the
Washington-Southern Railway, where
he is employed, and broke his right arm.
Mr.. Siders returned to his home where
he received surgical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
Monetary and Commercial.

New York. Feb. 1s.-The stock market
opened lower under the influence of yester-
days selling movement In most instances
the declines were confined to small fractions
The market strengthened trihe in the first
ing ruled generally lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
The Market.
Georgetown. Feb. lS.-Wheat 7SaS0.
The Mercantile Railway Building
and Loan Association.


and Loan Association.
JOHN p. ROBINSON, President; president
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
JOHN A. MARSHALL, Vice-President /;
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Treasurer /;
Alexandria, Va.
LEWIS HO0FF, Secretary and General
Manager.
GARDNER L. BOOTHE, Counsel; Alex
andria City Attorney.
DIRECTORS.
The officers named above. together with the
following constitute the Board of Directors
WIN. III. SMITH, Late City Sergeant, Alex
andria. Va.
CAPT. JOHN t. WILKINS, of Southern
Railway Co.
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary Of Alex
andria Fire Insurance Co.
DR.. ID. N. RUST, Alexandria, Va.
We will in a few weeks have to offer old
and Few members the latest new and attrac-
tive feature in BUILDING AND LOAN
SAVINGS.
The plan will be most flexible and some
thing not now offered in Alexandria and Is
one that is proving winner" everywhere 1T
has been introduced.
The old classes of stock will, Of course, be
continued.
We will be glad to have you call and talk
over the new feature in order TO be ready to
start with us when the plan is ready. The
Association ends its 11tn year with not one bad
loan on its books. jan24 d&twtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
NOTICE.

Owing to an unavoidable delay in marking
down nrices and arranging the extensive stock
offered nv the LOZAN0 DRY GOODS CON-
PANY the sale advertised for Monday, Feb
ruary is, was postponed and win now be in
full Blast from this time on. Go early to avoid
the rush and see advertisement in another
column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18

WEATHER PRoBABILITIRs.-For this Sec
ton fair, continued cold tonight and Thurs
day I; fresh west 70 northwest winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:55 a. m. and sets
SAC p. m. High water at 12:40 a. m. and
liza D. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18

Received today 100 barrels Porto Rico
MoIasses and 400 of Senator Flour-200
in wood, 50 in 1872 and 80 in l-i6 sacks.
febl83t CHAS. KING * SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
A Weak Stomach

causes weak body and invites disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure cures and strengthens the
stomach, and wards off and oyercomes disease.
J. b. Tas lor, prominent merchant of Chries-
man, Tex, says: 81 could not eat because Of
a 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
beater d Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation OF Well Known
Chicago Physician.

l use and prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
glad 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, 1903-02-18
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to $3.50 +. M.
Open Saturdays till o'clock.
Specials
In ColOred
WASH GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

Today we offer brilliant collection
of beautiful new textures at prices that
are very tempting.
5000 yards of Dimities and Batiste in all
the newest colored and black and white
effects also little figures for children OC
12ic. value, at. .'.'.....'
Bedford Cords in all the newest printings
for waist and shirt waists suits; 15c. If
value, at, per yard ...... ........"-.."
3e-inch Madras in all the newest printings;
good fabric for ladies' suits and 1 1HC
boy and mems shirts; isc. value, A~H~
Hopsacking, the news fabric for waist and
dress colors are pink, cadet, tan, navy,
light blue, cream and black, 25c value, Sc
1000 yards Of Silk Mousseline colors are
nile. pink, rose, maise, hello. red, tan, light
blue, cadet, navy and black; zoe. Or
value, at................... $500 1900 ...'''.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18
DRY GOODS

woodward (. L0IlF0p,
10th, 18th 4 + StsN. w.
Until Further Notice, Store Will Close
at $3.50 P. NJ.
The New
Spring Upholstery
Fabrics
For Draperies and
Furniture Coverings.
SG.iuch Tapestry Denim, extra heavy, suit
able for curtains, floor coverings, Filings for
large rugs, &c.
zOC ldIu.
96-inch Art Ticking, in striped and floral
effects, suitable for hangings. bed canopies
and yalances, also excellent for slip covers !;
fast colors.
SOC yard.
Embroidered Tambour Muslin Curtains.
Special price, l.5O apair.
3G-inch Swiss Muslin suitable for long and
short curtains.
12gc yard.
4O-inch Hindoo Drapery, lattice-work eff
feats, suitable for curtains and light draperies.
25c yard.
Sateen Sofa Pillows.
Special price, Coo each.
Tapestry-covered Pillows, in attractive pat
terms.
Special price, 75c each.
3-fold Oak Screens, silkoline filed
Special price, Soc each.
Water-color Opaque Cloth Shades, COM
plete with fixtures, Sx6 feet.
Special price, 19c each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-18

TIE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL AND
CHlLDREN'S HOME, 400 Duke street.
Dressmaking, plain sewing, tailor-made suits
a specially at reasonable prices. Sure to
please. Give US call. feb5 If
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-06-05
Work Of the Hydrographic Office.

The chief Of the United States Hy.
geographic office has lately printed in
the National Geographic Magazine an
account Of the important bureau under
his charge. There are now in its pos.
session nearly 1900 engraved chart.
plates and about fifty Photographic
plates, which have been constructed
from original naval surveys from data
reported by naval officers and from
the cartographical information derived
from the surveys of other countries
These charts represent only a third
OF the number necessary for a com.
plete set of navigation charts of the
world for the use of the naval and
shipping interests of the United
States. Much remains to be done be.
fore. perfect set of charts can be
constructed and after such a set is
once obtained constant revisions are
necessary. All the great naval powers,
and particularly England are engaged
in making original surveys and re-
visions, and it is by cooperation in
such work that practical completeness
Is attained. If photographic office
chart Is not at hand one can usually
find a chart issued by the British ad.
miralty that will cover the desired
field. Each country strives, first of
all, to make charts of its own waters,
and now that the Philippines and Por.
to Rico are American, our navy is
likely to find its work cut out for it
for some time to come. The United
States Coast Survey takes care of the
charts of the principal ports and by a
good system of cooperation with the
navy rapid progress is assured.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-06-05

are necessary. These are quickly and
easily made by thrusting clam or mus
sci shells into splits made in the ends
Of sticks. A splendid butter knife
can be made from the shell Of a razor
oyster with little care in a similar
manner (see figure ~.
If you stay any time in your forest
home you can, by little ingenuity
add many comforts and conveniences
For instance, figure shows the man.
ner of making an excellent rustic
chair of two stout poles and two cross
poles, to which are fastened the ends
of piece of canvas, carpet or leather
which, swinging loose, fits itself ex.
actly to your form, making a nost
comfortable easy chair in which TO
rest or take a nap after a hard days
tramp, 1t often happens that the pc.
culiar formation of some stump or
branch suggests new styles of seats.
A table can be very readily made by
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-06-05

this make good, rousing fire In the
barrel and keep adding fuel until all
the slaves are burned out and the sur.
rounding clay is baked hard This
makes an oven that will bake as well,
II not better, than any new patented
stove or range at home.
To use it build fire inside and let
it burn until the oven is thoroughly
heated, then rake out all the coal and
embers, put your dinner In and close
up the front with the head OF the bar
rel, preserved for this purpose. The
clay will remain hot for several hours
and keep the inside of the oven hot
enough to roast meal or bake bread.
II there be no bank convenient, or
IL you have no barrel with which to
build this style of oven, there are
other methods that will answer for
all the cooking necessary to a party
of boys camping out. Several boys
once built a fireplace of fiat stones
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-06-05
GOOD SUGGESTIONS FOR
CAMPING.OUT PARTIES

One Of the simplest and most prac-
teal forms Of bake oven can be made
Of clay and an old barrel. Remove
one head of the barrel, scoop out
space in the nearest bank and At the
barrel in Gig -. II the mud or clay
is not damp enough moisten 1t and
plaster it over the barrel to the depth
of a foot or more. leaving a space for
a chimney at the back end, where
Fart of a stave has been cut away.
Around this place build a chimney Of
sticks, arrange log cabin fashion and
plastered with mud Gig. y. After