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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Violated Jim Crow Law.

Mr.. George McBurney, of this city,
was taken in custody late yesterday al
ternoon by Officer Roberts on complaint
of Conductor Bell, of The electric rail-
wav. on charge of violating the law
providing Tor aseparatiou Of the races in
The cars Of that company. The accused
left collateral for his appearance this
morning. When tie case was called the
conductor stated that when the train
left Washington it was crowded and Mr..
McBurnev went into the portion Of the
car allotted to colored people and took a
seat alongside Of a colOred man. The
official called his attention to the TACT
that he was violating the law, when Mr..
McBurney told the conductor II he
would End him another seat he would take
4 Theconductor replied that none was
available then, and when the train
entered Virginia, Mr. Vernon, Passen-
ger. who supposed the matter would end
ina police court case, and ne be sum
moned a. q witness. arose from seat he
wasoccupyingand invited Mr.. McBurney
TO take it. The latter declined the offer,
however and a passenger who had been
standing took the seat. The train stop
ned at each station while on its way to
this city and soon there were plenty OF
empty seats. Mr.. McBurney remained
in the seat with the cOlored man
and when the train entered King
street Officer Roberts, who had
been notified to meet the train, boarded
it and arrested Mr. McBurney. The lat
1er In his statement this morning cor
roboraled most Of the evidence given by
the conductor. but said when Mr.. Yer
non offered him his seat he decliI 1t ioi
The reason that hedid not desire to deprive
him of it, He admitted that he could
have procured another seat b fore tho
train reached Alexandria, but was com
Portable where lie was. The Mayor II
summing up the case said there was nc
need of examining witnesses, as Mr.. NC
Burney's own statement proved he was
clearly in the wrong, and he imposed
fine of 50 upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Body Renorted in the River.

4 report was received at police head
quarters in Washington yesterday from
Capt Steele, of the schooner Mary Ann
Shay, that he had passed the body OF a
drowned man floating in the rivr
near River View on Wednesday. Act
Capt. Carter thought it might be the
body of Richard b. Caroway, the young
clerk who has been missing from his
desk in the Office of James :. Easily
Smith, (attorney in charge Of pardons in
the Department of Justice since Sep
TENDER Is. Harbormaster sutton went
down the river on the harbor-bOat Vigi-
liant but failed to find the body. The
Vigilant stopped here on her way down
when inquiries were made, but no one
around the wharves had heard Of body
having been seen in the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Funerals.

The funeral of the late Mrs Catharine
Schmidt, whose death occurred at her
home, 704 north Columbus street, on
Tuesday, took place this morning from
st. Mary's Church. The services were
conducted by Rev. Father Cutler.
The funeral of the late John b. Kelly,
whose death occurred on Tuesday, took
place this afternoon from st. Mary S
Church, and was attended by a number
Of friends and acquaintance of the de-
ceased. The services were conducted by
Rev. Father Cutler The pallbearcrs
were Messrs Peter Bremen, Geo. Petit,
Charles Downey, Sidney Wheatley,
Chas. Brenner and Emmett Kelley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Freirht Trains in Collision.

There was collision between two
freight trains at Hickory Hill, about
two miles south of Charlottesville, be-
tween 7 and s O'Clock last night, by
which three engines we're considerably
damaged and number of cars demolish-
ed and others put out of service. A
southbound train, drawn by one engine,
had arrived at the switch where it had
orders to pass northbonnd double
header. The switch, it seems, was not
adjusted for the northbOund train to pass
on the other track, and it being down
grade for the latter, it could not be
stopped and collision was IT.
evitable. The two locomotives OF
the southbOund train struck the
stationary train with terrific force, and
the three engines were piled on each
other. Several of the members OF both
crews were injured, although the rail-
way officials here say no one was seriously
hurt. Some time was occupied in cleaI-
ing the track, but by morning trains
were running again as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Personal.

Mr.. Blonnie McNeely, of Richmond
who has been visiting his friend, Mr..
Eek. McDearmon, has returned home
much pleased with his visit
Mr.. E. McDearmon, Of Richmond, is
visiting his friend, Mr.. E. r. Smith, Of
this city.
Mrs. J. T. Preston is in Warrenton
on a visit to friends.
Capt. Henry w. Kearney, who has
been sick for several weeks at the home
of his sister, Mrs. McQuilkin, near
Shepherdstown, w. Va, was able to re-
turn to his home in Alexandria on Tues
day.
Misses Pearl Hoffman, Bessie and Fannie
Smith. of Alexandra. were in the city
Wednesday, the guests of Miss Mary
Moncure and attended the fair. 49,
fredericksburg Star.
M. Z. y. Taylor, Mrs. A. L. Smoot
and Miss Kate Smout have returned from
a delightful TRIP through Europe.
Lieut.. J. NJ. Love, IT, S. A., is spend
ing few days with friends in this city.
Mr.. Johu Schofeld, formerly of this
city. but now Of Zanesville, Ohio, is on
a short visit to friends in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Dalinnuent City Taxes.

AZ the meeting of the finance COM
mittee on Wednesday night, Corporation
Attorney Boothe was requested to at
orc institute proceedings to enforce the
collection OF me large amount of taxes
now charged against property. For years
past the City Auditor has called the at
tention of the committee to the accumu-
lation of taxes on property which bad
been sold and bought in by the city. 1t
will be recalled that early in the year
1900 former Councilman Z. Z. Lawler
introduced resolution in council d.
recting the Corporation Attorney to
proceed and collect these arrearages.
The resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on finance and general laws and
they reported an ordinance which was
approved April II, 1900, authorizing
the Corporation Attorney ITO institute
such suits as may be necessary for
the collection of such taxes "
These collections have not progressed as
fast as hcirimp0rtance seems to demand,
OWING TO other law matters affecting
the city which required the attention OF
It's LEGAL adviser. The growth Of these
arrcarages can be appreciated by the
fact that on Wednesday last the COM
mittee handed the Corporation Attorney
a list containing the names of twenty
six persons who were charged with
taxes upon improved property, none
in recent tax sales, but these as
rule Of 1879, 1886 and 1889, the
amount charged being approximaty
$1,000. On three pieces of unim-
proved land, which represents splendid
building lots, nearly $4,000 Is due. On
two of these pieces no taxes have been
paid for forty years; on the other nothing
for twenty-one years. On the twenty
six pieces every house is either occupied
by its owner or rented, and not
one dollar has been paid on the different
pieces in periods ranging from eight to
thirty-six years 1t goes without saying
shat these delinquents imagine them
selves immune, and that every one else
should pay but themselves. IoexPlode,
ii possible, this idea, the City Council
PASSED the ordinance to which reference
has been made, and certainly the large
number Of taxpayers hope the at
t3rney for the city will push these cases
10 settlement and at once, as many
more thousands of dollars are now due
the city for which little or no excuse can
be offered, aud the collection Of which
debts should be enforced before they as
sumo Immense proportions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Police Court.
TMavor G. L. Simpson presiding.J
- 800. ,.oro d;snosad r.

TMavOr G.. l.. Simpson presiding
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Robert Jackson, colored, arrested by
acting Chief Knight and Officer Garvey
charged with promoting policy, was
-6ned $50.
Maria Beach, colored, arrested by
Officer Garyey for abusive language to-
ward Mary Grigsby, colored, was dis
missed.
A citizen, arrested by Officer Rob
erts for violating the law providing
for the separation of races in electric
cars, was fined So.
Ernest Sullivan, arrested by Officers
Belts and TIGER for being drunk in the
street, was sent to the work house FOL
% days.
Mary Duncan, colored, arrested on
similar charge by Officer Garvey, wa'
sent back to Bealeton, where she cam'
from.
Charles Robey, arrested by Officer
Griffin and Young charged with disorder.
conduct and fighting, forfeited 50 col
lateral. Henry Burke and Oscar Cook
arrested on a similar charge were dis
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
A New Union.

Mr.. Z. Z. Hancock, District Or
panizer for the Brotherhood of Painters,
Decorators and Paperhangers Of America,
instituted a branch of that organization
in this city last night. The new union,
which will be known as Local No 1858,
starts out with eleven members and
every prospect of being great success.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: John p. RCdier,
President; Lewis Monroe, Vice Presi-
dent; Howard r. Colvn, General Secre-
tary-treasurer; Elmoth Steel, Warden;
John Groves, Conductor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Sudden Death.

Mr.. Frank Dainty, who for some time
had had charge of the delivery wagon OF
Mr.. Samuel Mills's bakery, died suddenly
last night at his home, 5l5 north Alfred
street. The deceased was taken sick
Yesterday evening, and later he had a
congestive chill. Drs. Jones and Glib
son were summoned, but he failed to
respond to treatment, and died about IL
o'clock at night. Mr.. Dainty leaves a
widow and four children. He was ia
tive of England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Policy Promoter Fined.

Rohert Jackson, cOlored, arrested yes
serdav by acting Chief Knight and Off
Ger Gafyev charged with promoting
nolicv, plead guilty in the Police Court
this morning and was fined $50 by the
Mayor. The acting chief had had Jack,
son under espionage lately, and had
seen him leave electric trains at Jackson
City and enter place where it Is be-
heyed policy is conducted. YESTERDAY
Mr. Knight with Officer Garvey looA
h m in custody and upon entering JACK
sons hou-e on Henry street they toun'
tae numbers, drawings and money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
KNIGHTS of PYthias.

Alexandria lodge, Knights of Pythias,
held an interesting meeting last night.
The attendance was large. During the
evening Deputy Grand Chancellor E. R.
Boyer gave history of the origin aud
growth of the order and notable pro-
rramme of exercises followed. After
adjournment members repaired to MIR.
Louis BriIrs restaurant, where they par
took of a bounteOus collation..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Stomach Tronbie.

al have been tronbled with NJ!
stomach for the past four years say
D. L. Beach, of Clover Nook Farm
Greenfield, Mass. "a few days ago
was induced to buy box of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. | have
taken part of them and feel great dea
better" If you have any trouble with
your stomach try box of these Tablets
You are certain to be pleased with the
result. Price % cents. For sale b!
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Fire in Culpeper.

The freight depot Of the Southern
Railway at Culpeper, on the opposite
side of the tracks from the passenger
station. was burned between 3 and 4
O clock this morning. Two box cars
we're also destroyed and several Others
slightly damaged. The fire also burned
the telegraph poles in front of the build
ing and caused a tangle of the wires
which interfered with the Transmission
of messages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Masonic Apron.

At meeting last night of Alexandria
Washington Lodge of Masons Mr.. ); r.
Milburn presented TO the lodge Ma
sonic apron worn by his great-graInd-,
father. G.. p. Marstellar at the funeral oil
George Washington. The apron Is oil
white satin trimmed with blue silk ana
silver tinsel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
The City Gains.

The City Council recently sold to the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company track
of land near the aims house, supposed to
contain about three acres, and fixed the
price at 81, $50 per acre. The land has
Just been surveyed and fouhd to contain
a fraction over five acres. Ofcourse the
city will receive just that much more
money from the sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Prof. Langley's Air Ship.

A strong wind from the northwes'
blew steadily all day yesterday, anC
Prof. Langley's airship experts were
obliged to Keep under shelter at Wide
water. An attempt to launch the flying
machine was impracticable. 1t is prob
able that an attempt to make test vii
be made when the weather becomes ia
vorable,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

After the meeting of Mechanics Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, last night there was
banquet at the Opera House cafe.
A wagon loaded with hay was over
turned at Dew. Aitcheson's wood and
coal yard corner of Duke aud Fairfax
streets early this morning.
Mr.. William Cleveland, a carpenter, while
at work this morning. on Mr.. Pulmau's new
house on Patrick street, near Cameron, fell
from ladder and broke his collarbone. Ii is
also feared that he Is injured internally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Railroad Mission.

Opening services will be held at the
Railroad Mission on Sunday at 4 P. m.
regular services thereafter every Sunday
afternoon at the usual hour. A most
cordial invitation is extended to all rail
road men and their families toattend the
services. A special welcome is extended
to young men who are invited to come
and bring their friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Jurors.

The following is the list OF jurors
drawn for the Circuit Court for the city,
Judge Nicol, which meets on Monday.
Alfred Thomson, G. d. Hopkins, Ju-
han Taylor, G.. E. Price, G. F. Ihomp-
son, A. Katz, F. G. Swaine, j. G. Hen
shaw, c. 7. Hellmuth, d. Ruben, J.
q. Cockey and o. F, Baggett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Snit for Divorce.

George NJ. Griffith yesterday in
Washington flied suit for divorce
against Elizabeth Griffith on statu-
tory grounds. They were married
in Alexandria in 1889. Mr.. Griffith
saws his wife deserted him in March last
and went to Atlanta, Ga. Milton Stras'
burger is named as ccsnsel for the petit
toner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Fatal Accident.

Moses Young, colore1, attempted to
lump on a moving southbound 9. & o.
freight train at Ditchly about eleven
o'clock today and was struck by tbs
northbound Manassas train and killed.
His body was brought here and turned
over to Messrs. Domaine & Sons, under
takers. who prepared it for burial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from Indigestion, lys-
pepsia or other stomach trouble will find that
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and makes the tomach sweet. This remedy
is never failing cure for Indigestion aud
Dyspepsia and all complaints affecting the
glands or membranes OF the stomach or di-
gestiye tract. When you take kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure everything you eat tastes good,
and every bit Of the nutriment that your food
contains is assmilated and appropriated by
the blood and tissues Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25

A broken rail on Henry street, near
Duke. caused the derailing Of a number
of cas- on that street about noon today
The damage was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-For this sec
ton fair tonight and Saturday; warmer sat.
urday light variable winds, becoming south
westerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
REAL ESTATE.
VAUTED--H HOUSES.

Our lat of houses for
rentin its present condition
shows that our facilities for
renting property are I'M
usual. We want more va
cant houses. 1t is pracH-
cally as good ss a guaran-
tee that they will be rented
promptly, if placed in eur
hands.
Your property will pay
as it should if we have its
management, because we
will bring it to the attea-
ton of the right sort of
tenants, rent it and keep it
rented. Bear in mind that
we rent more houses than
all the other real estate
agents in the city csm-
bined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:59 a. m. and sets
8 81 p. m. High water at 1851 a. m. and
11.1S d. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Girls New
School Clothing.

We have a complete and serviceable stock
Of
Girls Practical School Dresses,
Russian, Sailor Blouse and Peter Thomp-
SOL" styles, being the general layorites.
Dainty. dressg and pretty effects.
One of the latest is Three-quarter Norfolk
Suit, with plated skirt to match the jacket.
We show this style in variety Of rich nov
city cloths sizes IA, is and Is.
$2f. 800 aud $50 Each.
We are also showing line Of Jackets and
Refers, medium and light weights, in the
latest effects, suitable for fall school wear.
Third hOor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
SIS and Sc Each.

Boys All-wool Suits in navy blue and
fancy mixtures, that will wear well and al
ways look Observation-Disclosures and NorfOlk
jacket styles; sizes to l6.
Special Value, 1915 Each.
Boys Separate Pants, in fancy mixtures;
fall weight; strongly sewed; tapped seams;
sizes to Is.
SOC and 75c Each.
Boys Shirt Blouses, Of madras and percale,
with attached collar or shirt band-new and
attractive patterns and good washable eslors;
sizes 10 Is.
Special Value, soc Each.
New Fall Hats and Caps for boys and
girls of all ages and at all prices.
Third hoor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25
Woodward ( LOtlPDD.
10Th, 11th & + StsN. w.
Store will close each day Gncluding Sat
urday) at $50 p. m. until
further notice.
Boys New
School Clothing.

We are showing large stock Of Boys Fall
Clothing, and are receiving new invoices
every day, and call attention to the largely
increased variety for this season. The excel
lence Of our Boys Clothing has always been
generally admitted, and our prices will be
found correspondingly attractive
Attention is called to our new line Of
RECIPROCITY" Suits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-25

Reciprocity Suits are the best suits made at
the prices. We, and possibly you, have tried
others and found that they fail in one or more
particulars. Reciprocity Suits fail in moth
ing, and are absolutely as represented.
Strictly all.wool cloths; man-tailOred in we'll
lighted, sanitary rooms; silk sewed through
out; unripable; doubled in seat and knees
and strengthened in parts liable 10 hardest
wear; cut by men Of long experience, not by
amateurs, andsin the latest styles, and guar
terations made without charge. We show a
large lue ofnayy blues and blacks, in sizes s
10 II wears
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-31
SPOILERS OF TREES.

Complaint is made that employees OF a tele
phone company have been mutiatlng trees III
some Brooklyn streets by climbing into thenn
and thus tearing the bark with the spikes OH
their boots, and by cutting of branches 10
make room for wires. These complaints are
doubtless we'll founded. In many places, in
city and country trees are thus being sacri-
feed TO the convenience of telephone, trolley
and electric lighting concerns, as they have
been for many years to that of telegraph line
men. 1t is an evil 1t is against the law. 1t
should be promptly and decisively checked
But these are not the only spoilers OF trees.
There are others, even more miscellaneous, in
Guiding even some of those who Indignantly
complain of the telephone mems vandalism.
We printed the other day partial list of the
streets in Brooklyn in which there are com
plants of damage. The first on the list was
Fourth-st Let us take it an example. On
that street and on the very part of it in ques-
ton may be found fine trees that are dying OF
thirst because the stone or concrete sidewalk
is laid too closely around them. There Is at
least one tree and one of the largest in the
street the base of which has been hewn square
with an axe, that the fagstOnes may be
fitted snugly about it. There is another around
which a narrow ring Of open soil was left, but
a waterproof cement has been spread over that
soil, Theoretically sealing the roots of the tree
away from the rain There is scarcely a tree
in the street that has anything like proper
area of open soil around 1t, and there are very
few that have not been seriously injured and
disfigured by being gnawed by horses. Hith-
erto that street has been noted for its beautiful
shade trees In the course of a few years, II
present conditions continue, il will be as tree
less as lower Broadway. The same may be
said, more or less Of the other streets in ques-
ton.
Now we sympathize heartily with the pro-
tests made against the telephone people, and
trust they will be made effective by the strong
hand of the law In what we have just said
there is no thought of making light of them.
But we do want to bring home TO all minds the
necessity for caring nationally for the trunks
and roots OF trees as we'll as for the branches.
4 horse tied to or left to stand by q tree can
do It's bark-and its health and very life-more
harm in ten minutes than the spiked boots OF
telephone linemen are likely TO do in ten years.
1t is a shameful thing for the lnemen to break
and slash and chop off the branches; but let
US remember that asphalt and tagging laid
close around the tree will in a short time turn
every limb and branch and twig into dead
wood Let us call down" both fguratively
and literally, the wire-stringing vandal. But
let us not neglect at the same time to save the
trees from these other and greater foes.