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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Systematic Robbery of Southern Rail
way.

The police of Lynchburg have arrested
Robert Coleman and wife, Pleas. Hern,
don and wife, William Mitchell and
Maria Nowlin, colored, who are charged
with Systematically robbing packages at
the freight depot of the Southern Rail
.yav The men are employed at the
depot. and it is said that they would
omen boxes, steal the articles, and turn
them over to relatives and friends to sell.
The police have recovered enough goods
TO start a department store, and they say
that all the guilty parties have not been
arrested by any means.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Fell in a Fit.

Shortly after freight train of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway had pass
ed down Henry street early this morn
ing Chris. Dewitt fell in a fit on the
track. 1t was Immediately surmised
that he had been struck by the train
and a number of persons ran to his res
cue. He soon recovered, but a report
10 the effect that man had been run
over by train spread over the greater
portion of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Camp Burned.

The camp of Graham Mcdonald, near
Calverton, was burned on Wednesday
night and two negroes lost their lives in
the fire. and several more were seriously
burned. Mr.. Mcdonald divided his
force on the double track near Orange
and took some of them to Calyerton
Monday. That night they got drunk,
and in some unknown way the camp was
set ON fire. Mr.. McDonalds loss is
about $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Railroad Accident,

All the south bound trains over the
Southern and Washington-Southerr
Railways we're late in leaving here last
night. The delay was caused by an
accident on the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad, a freight train having cut
work train into two parts at one OF thu
stations. No one was hurt by the &C
cident, but the track was blocked 70
some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
A Card.

desire to inform my friends in Alexandra.
that am now connected with the GLOBE
CLOTHING COMPANY, at SOB Pennsyl;;
vania avenue, n. w. Washington, where
will be pleased to see my friends and the
public generally. promise by fair dealing
and courteous treatment to merit the conn.
dence have for years enjoyed in my line OF
business in Alexandria. Respectfully,
sepil OF ALBERT l. oOhOhNI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Summer Weather Again.

The temperature and humidity scared
again yesterday, and the conditions OF
two weeks ago returned, and much dis
comfiture was Oeeasioned. The weather
today has been a reproduction of that of
Yesterday, Notwithstanding the Weather
Bureau has been predicting cooler condi-
tions,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
The Apple Crop.

The apple crop in this vicinity has
been prolific this year, and some Of the
finest varieties seen hereabouts for long
time have been brought to this market.
Mr.. Samuel Garnet brought several
specimens of the fruit from Bush Hill
this morning, two of which weighed q
nounds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Agent Appointed.

Mr.. ]. Reece Cation, of this city, has
been appointed the Alexandria agent OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to
succeed Mr.. r. f. johnson, resigned.
Mr.. Cation for some months past has
been employed in the freight depot OF
the company at Camden station, Balti-
none
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11

AL LADIES interested in the C0NFED-
A FRATE VETERAN BAZAAR are
urged to attend meeting of that association
at lee Camp Hall, SOC Prince street, on FRI,
nay EVENING. September ii, at I;5O
o'clock. Business Of importance.
Mrs. w. +. CREIGHTON,
sen10 ,. Secretary,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11

A diamond ring belonging to Dir.
Joseph Drew which was lost few days
aCo was returned to the owner this morn
inc by Officer Ferguson. The ring had
been found by child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-Fo this sec
tion showers this afternoon or this evening
fair cooler tonight Saturday fair; variable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:46 a. 10. and sets
600 D. m. High water ct 1905 a. H. anu
His ID m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
Girls Underwear.

Muslin Drawers, trimmed with tueks
and hemstitched ruffle. Pair.............
Cambria Drawers, trimmed with tucks
and ruille of embroidery-also with
hemstitched rufile. Pair.....................
Cambria Gowns, tucked yoke, We
neck. neck and sleeves trimmed with
embroidery. Each ........................... !
Cambria and Muslin Gowns, high
and We necks, Jokes Of embroidery and
tucks, embroidery on neck and sleeves.
EACH. 81
Cambria Petticoats, trimmed with
deep rufiie If tucks and embroidery.
81
Third aoor-Eleventh street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
CANTALOUPEs.

Genuine Rocky Ford, Col, Cantaloupes at
PETTIT's, COZ King street. -
Bell Ihone 1924 I Home phone 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
DINING Room.

Having remodeled and enlarged my restar'
rant in Market alley. am now prepared TO
furnish meals at the shortest notice.
have in conjunction with the restaurant a
PRIVATE DINING ROOM, which will be
found very satisfactory to all customers. The
cuisine will be unexcelled and the attention
nrompt This room will be open on Sundays
Those who wish to enjoy a good meal with
ouiet and pleasant surroundings will find this
dining room all that could be desired.
CHARLES Il. ZIMMERMAN,
aup31 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
0YsTERs AND LOBsTERs.

take great pleasure to inform my many
friends and the public in general that have
added TO my oyster business HOLSTERS, which
I receive from the coast of Maine and Massa'
chusetts. HOLSTERS have never before been
60, poston and can be seen at the corner Of
i V;na and ROYAL streets and at my Oyster
n nIT SG7 Prince street, am now prepared
- aV nTomptly eli all orders for Oysters or Lob
sters. Yours respectfully,
''e'' J. N. YOUNG, 3O7 Prince St.
aug26 Inns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
REAL ESTATE.
WANTED HOUSES.

Our list of houses for
rent in its present condition
shows that our facilities for
renting property are I'M
usual. We want more va
cant houses. 1t is practi-
cally as good as a guaran-
tee that they will be rented
promptly, if placed in our
hands.
Your property will pay
as it should if we have its
management, because we
will bring it to the atten-
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 COM
bined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-11
$500 Fac.

Boys All-wool Suits, in double-breasted
Norfolk jacket and blouse styles sizes to 16.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
RUNAWAY AT COLUMBUS.
Lady and Child Injured-Business
Men Make Addresses.

Lady ana Child Injured-BuSiness
Men Make Addresses.
Columbus, Ga, April 5.-A very ex-
citing runaway occurred on Broad
street this afternoon. A horse, hitch
ed to a buggy, in which were seated
Mrs. DR.. Mobiles, wife of the Phoenix
City dentist, and her little grandson
of years, Master Thweatt, became
frightened at a locomobile and ran
away. He dashed full tilt into an cleo
Uric light pole, in front of the Rankin
House, and the occupants were thrown
to the ground.
The boy was picked up unconscious
and badly bruised about the face The
lazy was severely shocked, but her in
1uries are not considered dangerous. 1t
is feared that the boys nose is broken
He has regained consciousness, and his
injuries, while serious, will not prove
fatal.
A series of special Sunday evening
addresses to the young men of the city
by successful business men at Trinity
Episcopal Church closed tonight with
mastery address by G. Gunby Jor-
dan, one of the city's most promi-
nent business men. There was hardly
a vacant seat in the large church Mr.
Jordan's subject was The Man Who
Does and his remarks reflected the
Vigor and originality of his own strong
personality. He closed his forceful
address with the statement, THE man
who does, does his best, and does 1t
now
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
HURT IN RUNAWAY.
j. w. West and Charles Darby Vic
Tins of an Accident.

Barlow, Fla. April 5.-Messrs. ]. w.
West of Valdosta, Ga, and Charles
Darby of Jacksonville had a narrow
escape from death in a runaway ac-
cident twenty-five miles east of this
place.
Those gentlemen, in company with
Mr.. A. H. Lane of this city, left here
Thursday morning intending to spend
three or four days in the country east
of here, inspecting a tract of land
which they purchased recently and in
tend boxing this coming season for
turpentine purposes. In some way the
horses, driven by Messrs. West and
Darby, got mixed up in the harness
at little stream where they stopped
for the animals to drink.
They began running, and there be-
ing some hitch in the lines as the men
undertook to stop them, they went
round and round in a circle, finally
turning the vehicle completely over. Mr.
Darbys shoulder was broken and Mr.
West was bruised about the side. 1t
was feared he was hurt internally
They suffered great deal on the long
drive back to town. Reaching here,
they were given medical attention, and
left for their homes. The vehicle was
broken to pieces.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
CIVIL SERVICE STATEMENT
Regarding the Working of the
New Regulations.

Washington. April 5.-The Civil
Service Commission to-day gave out
the following statement as to the
working of the recently established
regulations for the appointment of la
borers in the departments: "Regula-
tons to govern the appointment of
unclassified laborers in the depart
ment, in accordance with the Presi-
dents order of July 3, 1902, have been
adopted for four departments. as we'll
as for the Smithsonian Institute and
the government printing office.
Officers charged with the execu-
ton of the system agree that it affords
relief from Importantly for appoint
ments based on other considerations
than the needs of the service. In de-
termining relative fitness of appl-
cants, physical qualifications are
probably the most important. Physi-
clans on the force of the commission
rate each applicant on his physical
condition. Age is another element
affecting the general rating of appli-
cants, as are also industry and
adaptability"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
FOR HIGHER WAGES,
Illinois Central and Alton EN-
pIOyes Will Talk to Officials.


Illinois Central and Alton Em-
plOyes Will Talk to officials.
Chicago, April 5.-The adjustment
committees of the railroad trainmen's
and conductors organizations have ar
rived here and are preparing to meet
the officials of the Illinois Central and
Alton railroads. The Trainmen's and
Conductors Committees believe the
same terms can be secured on the Hi
nois Central and Alton roads for their
members as those on the Wabash. a
10 per cent. increase for freight and a
Il per cent. increase for passenger
service.
John G. Hanrahan, grand master of
the brotherhood of Firemen, will ar
rive here tomorrow to take up the de-
mands of the firemen on the Illinois
Central
The Adjustment Committees of the
trainmen and conductors from the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Rock
Island and Milwaukee and st. Paul
systems where demands were made Jan.
for horizontal increase in wages
OF 20 per cent. for two classes of
employees, now have their schedules or
demands revised, and will present them
to the management of those roads be-
fore the end of the week.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
S9~S0~
1~~SOCIETY.~~1
NOS
MISS ADAMS RECITAL
AT WESLEYAN.

Mis- Laleah Pratt Adams, daughter
of Judge S. B. Adams of Savannah and
one of the most accomplished must
clans at Wesleyan, will give her grad
uating recital this evening. Many
people are looking forward with much
pleasure to the event, as Miss Adams
has already proven herself a very
competent musician. She is unusual
ly gifted and the music lovers of Ma
con will remember with enthusiasm
her rendition of the difficult Tarantelle
by Nicode at Miss Oppermans recital
last week. For clearness and clean
ness of technique, combined with
marked rhythmic feeling. her perform
ance of this number was, in so young
a pianist, most artistic.
Miss Adams will be assisted by Miss
Marie l.. Skidmore Conner, Wesleyans
gifted instructor in violin, of whom
only words of unqualified approval
and genuine satisfaction can be writ
ten.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
FIGHT FOR A FORTUNE
To Be Made by Alleged Heirs of
Wealthy Negro.

To Be Made by Alleged Heirs of
A Wealthy Negro.
Americas, Ca, April 5.-A legal fight
of interest will begin tomorrow in
the Court of Ordinary, involving prop
erty worth 100000 or $4,000, and in
which the contestants are negroes.
Gilbert Head, a former wealthy negro
his estate to Catherine Head, a neice
by marriage. But now, after a lapse
of a dozen years, another claimant 10
the estate appears in the person of
his own neice. Evelyn Bradbury, of
Troy, Ala, who asserts claim to the es-
tate. An attempt will be made to
break the will and a lively legal fight
is being waged.
Peanuts for Money.
H. c. Bagley, of Atlanta, who has
large farming interests here, is going
extensively into the cultivation of pea
nuts this year as a money crop. He is
now planting eighty acres in peanuts
on his plantation, and is also planting
forty or fifty acres in sugar cane. Mr..
Bagley makes 500 bales of cotton an
nually on his farm, but does not over
look the smaller profitable crops.
No Damage from Frost.
Great fear of frost or a possible
freeze was felt here last night, but
happily no danger resulted this morn
ing. Gardens here are growing lux
urlantly, and many varieties OF vege-
tables are in market. Cotton is up and
growing finely on many plantations,
ana a heavy frost now would prove
disastrous. Great fields of wheat and
oats headline W q N
ABUNDANT YIELD with favorable seasons.
here.
other Matters.
The sale of the Hudson stock of
urugs, under decree of the bankruptcy
court, was confirmed yesterday and
II, John Hudson, a prominent drug
slSt who bought in the stock, will re-
sumo business at once.
spirited contest is now on for the
once of solicitor of the City Court of
rAIuerlcus. ]. A. Ansley, Jr., who is
Low completing his second term, is a
candidate for reappointment, while q.
Chliders and Allen Fort, Jr., are to
oe eckoned with for the place. The
'@ppoiltment will not be made for
Tlhe tlme yet, but the campaign is on
60, eduy, and is of interest among the
- Ienos of the several aspirants.
marriage of much social interest,
20 occur at noon on Wednesday next,
aprll g. is that of Miss Alice Clarke
@ 4s Mr.. George Morgan. The bride is
H SI1e eldest daughter of the late Judge
sWeiiporn F. Clarke and a social favor
- MI. Morgan is a wholesale mer-
Ni S1 OF Cordele and highly esteemed.
C,c,,, ssis' y. 3. Harold and L. G.
~oHnCll both warehousemen and
+alInV citizens of Americas, are con-
tt zen the building of a big cot
t tpn compress at Montezuma, provided
me me railroad will make that a concen-
iiatlon point for cotton. These gen.
' o.eihen are large owners in the Ameri-
So us compress, now leased to the At
l &c Compress Company for a term
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
FUNERAL OF DIR. MCINTOSH.
Services at the Episcopal Church 1
Marietta,

Services at the Episcopal Church in
Marietta.
Marietta, Ca, April 5.-The funeral
of the late DR.. Bayard Livingston
Mcintosh, notice of whose death ap-
peared in the Morning News to-day,
took place this afternoon from the
Episcopal Church here. The following
gentlemen served as pallbearers: Col.
v. L. Starr, Mr.. D. N. Anderson,
Col. R. T. Nesbitt, Mr. ]. B. Glover,
Mr.. j. R. Brumby, and Mr.. Proctor
Lawrence.
Dr. Mcintosh was one of Marietta's
most prominent citizens. He was well
and in the best of spirits, Friday, and
went to Atlanta at 10 o'clock Friday
night. He was suddenly stricken with
neuralgia of the heart, and his ply
stefan, DR.. c. T. Nolan, was hastily
called in, but nothing could be done
to save his life.
DR.. Mcintosh was one of the most
widely known men in the state, having
been Assistant Commissioner of Agri-
culture during Col. r. T. Nesbitts term
of office. He was known by every
body here in his home county and
was loved by all
DIR. Mcintosh was born in st. Marys
in Camden county on May 10, 1898, and
came of an old and aristocratic family
He first married Miss Lila Nesbitt of
Savannah, who was a sister of Col.
r. L. Nesbitt. By her he had one child
Mrs. Hugh N. Starnes of Griffin. He
was married the second time in 1874
to Miss Mary Hill of Early county.
He is survived by his widow, and one
daughter. Mrs. D. C. Cole, wife of
Postmaster Cole of Marietta. Hous-
ton and Bayard Mcintosh of Butte,
Mon. and another son, Dick Nc
Intosh, of Marietta.
DR.. Mcintosh served all during the
war in the Confederate Army and was
a member of the Savannah Volunteer
Guards. known as the Eighteenth Geor-
gia Battalion. At the battle of Sail
ors Creek, Va, on April 6, 1865, he was
severely wounded.
He was loved by all who knew him
here and was vestryman in the st.
James Episcopal Church of this place
He has taken a great interest in the
church work, and it was largely
through his influence that the Episco-
pal Church here has recently been
beautifully improved.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
CZARINA is LAUNCHED.
Yacht That Can Be Readily Convert
ed Into a Cruiser.

Yacht That Can Be Readily Convert
ed Into a Cruiser.
New York, April 5.-Charles Bryan's
steam yacht Czarina was successfully
launched yesterday from the Crescent
ship yards, Eliza bethport, N. J.
The Czarina, designed personally by
Lewis Nixon and built under his su-
pervision, is said to be the strongest
yacht ever built in this country, and
probably in the world, and will always
be known as the first vessel of the
auxiliary yacht navy, a class built I'M
der the exacting specifications of the
United States government, and which
the Navy Department may convert
into a warship within a few days.
The new yacht has a large double bot
tom with a capacity of thirty tons of
water ballast, and is structurally as
strong as a 1,000-ton cruiser, though
she measures only a little over 300
tons. In speed she will reach nine
teen knots or over.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call up Georgia phone $40 for a pair
of hand-turned Oxfords at $3.50. Twen-
ty styles to select from. j. T. Cohen's
Sons, 215 Broughton street, west.
Try the new candy. French Blow.
Dainty, delicious, at Conida's.
Fishing Tackle-Our c. C. Hooks the
best made. We can furnish you ex-
actly what you need. Cornwen &
Chapman.
H. H. Peoples & Sons, 125 Congress
street. is a splendid place to buy your
hardware, stoves, implements, fire.
arms, cutlery and builders supplies
guns and ammunition.
Attend the Richmond Business Col
lege. They At and prepare you for
the every day duties of life, making
your success sure and certain. Act at
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
REPORT ON YELLOW FEVER.
Marine Hospital Surgeon Talks of
Mosquitoes.


Washington, April 5.-The Marine
Hospital Service has received a. re-
port from Assistant Surgeon Grubbs,
who is stationed at the Gulf Quaran-
tine Station. giving the result of In
spections of vessels arriving from ports
liable to be infected with yellow fever
germs. The observation covered the
period from June to November 1907,
and during that time eighty-two yes
sells were inspected. On three of these
infected mosquitoes We're found. DR..
Grubbs draws the following conclusions
from his observations:
First, that mosquitoes can come
aboard a vessel under favorable con-
ditions when the vessel is out far from
shore; second, that stegomyia can be
carried from Mexican or West Indian
ports to those of Gulf States; third,
that they can board vessel lying at
anchor a half, or a mile or less from
shore, being conveyed by the open
lighters used for loading, and finally a
vessel moored a short distance from
land, may become infected with yellow
fever"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
TO RE MARRIED. APRIL 10.

Thomasville, April 5.-A wedding of
much interest to Thomasville and Sa-
vannah people is announced to take
place on April Is at p. m. at the
Presbyterian Church. The contract
ing parties are Miss Susie Cassels of
Townsville and Mr.. James NJ. Rogers
of Savannah. Miss Cassels is one of
Thomasville's most beautiful and pop
ular young ladies. The couple will
reside in Savannah after MAY l.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
Movements of Diplomats.

Mexico City, April 5.-Ambassador
Powell Clayton is at Jolapa on a short
vacation. 1t is reported that Gen Clay
ton will soon make a trip to Wash
ington. Jose F. Godoy, formerly first
secretary of the Mexican embassy at
Washington, who has been appointed
minister to the Central American gov
ernments, has arrived here from WASH
ington.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
GUNNERs CONGRATULATED
Upon Their Excellent Marksman-
ship with Heavy Pieces.

Washington, April 5.-That Navy
Department officials regard the re-
cent records established by the gun
ners of the North Atlantic fleet en-
gagged in target practice in the South
ern waters ass noteworthy is evident
from the following telegram sent to
Rear Admiral Francis ]. Higginson,
commanding, by acting Secretary
Darling:
Department congratulates comrnan-
der-in-ehief and North Atlantic fleet
upon Improvement in gun practice as
indicated by preliminary reports re-
ceived. (Signed) Darling"
A dispatch to the department to-day
from Admiral Higginson announced a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06

DeLand, Fla. April 5.-The residence
Of Mr.. J. M. McGrath, on East Voorhis
avenue, burned yesterday. The cause
of the fire is unknown. 1t was first
discovered in the front part of the sec
ond story. The building was so far
beyond the fire limits that the fire de-
partment was unable to be of any serv-
ice. The building was valued at $500
and insured for $500. The furniture
was not insured, and was a total loss
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
FLEMING OUT OF 1T.
Ex-COngFessman Will Not Try to
Win Back His Seat.

Ex-COngFessman Will Not Try to
Win Back His Seat.
Augusta, Ga, April 5.-Ex-Congress-
man w. H. Fleming gives out an in
terview in answer to a telegram from
Washington City that declares he is
at work preparing for the next cam
paign, when he will try to win back
his seat from Congressman Hardwick.
Mr.. Fleming says there is absolutely
no foundation for this; that he is
busy at his profession, and is out of
politics; that his chosen career is law,
and not politics, and he had seriously
contemplated voluntary retirement
from Congress, but now that he has
been retired by the nominating sys-
tenn in this district C'though my pop
ular majority was 1,4S7 out of a total
vote of 6,357'O, he has no idea of at
tempting to go back. but is ready to
cast my vote for some one of quite a
number of able and honorable men in
the Tenth District"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-06
record of Is hits out of "a shots by the
1S-inch gun of the Indiana yesterday
at a 1,500-yard target.
DECISION To-day.

statement of Judge A. P. Humphrey,
one of the attorneys in the case the
decision of Judge Lurton, in the suit of
Talbot ]. Taylor, against the South
ern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad
Companies, will be handed down in the
United States Court at Cincinnati,
Monday at noon, instead of in this city,
at was officially announced.