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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
After Billy Williams Again.

A warrant has been issued in Wash
ington for the arrest of "Billy" Will
Iiams on the charge of making counter
felt money. In has been but a few months
since Williams returned to Washington
from prison. At his home in AnacOstia
he opened an upholstery shop. He
did not meet with much success, so he
closed up and left. The Secret Service
men have since been looking for him in
northern cities. Williams history is
eventful. He was born in Washington
about forty-seven years ago. His first
serious trouble was when he fired several
shots at Lieut.. Amiss, who was then a
private on the police force. He made
a speciality when quite boy of rob-
bling houses, aud gave the police
much trouble. In 1870 he left
Washington and went to Philadelphia.
There he was arrested and sent to prison
for five years. After serving that term
he returned to Washington and associat-
ed with a man named John Curran,
formerly of Alexandria. This couple
came to this city to perform some unlaw-
full work, and on this occasion shot and
killed Officer Julian Arnold This &C.
Cured in May, 1887. Williams es-
caped and went to Baltimore. Among
other escapades there he entered the
house of an old German woman. In de-
Tending herself and her home she grab,
bed a frying pan and broke the nose Of
the burglar and so marked him for life.
He was later placed in Jail in Alexan-
dria for.the murder OF Arnold, and for
this served a five years term in Rich
mond. After finishing his term there
he returned to Washington and spent
much of his time about Jackson City.
He was afterward arrested for highway
robbery and sentenced to the prison at
Trenton. n. j., to serve seven years.
1t has only been a few months since he
finished this last term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Forty.second Anniversary.

Today is the forty-second anniversary
of the battle of Bull Run, when numbers
of Alexandrians received their baptism
of five and others fell amid the clash Of
war. Today the members of an Alex
andria soldier company are being joy
fully greeted upon their return from a
neighboring city where they went as
peacemakers, while over two score years
ago anxious mothers and sisters were
clasping their hands in prayer as the
mutterings of a terrible conflict were
being heard here. There are many
now living in Alexandria in whose
memories the scenes of the 18th of July,
1861, and the Sunday following are still
green. Some are lettering under the
weight of years, while others are enter
ing the sere and yellow leaf They are
all voluble in their "reminiscences. The
roar of the battle could be distinctly
heard in Alexandria, and was suggestive
of the mutterings of an approaching
thunder storm. Terrible suspense was
pictured on many countenances, es-
pecially of those who bad dear ones
in the Confederate army, while there was
an apparent seriousness upon the faces of
the federal authorities who had no more
idea which side would prevailed than
had our own people. The next morning
told the story when the struggling rem
nant of General McDowell's army entered
the city bedraggled and hungry. The
federal army had met terrible reverse.
The good people OF Alexandria perform
ed many kind acts on that occasion, and
numbers of the United States soldiers
were entertained and their Temporary
wants supplied with unfeigned kindness
by the kindred of those against whom
they had been arrayed in bloody conflict
a few hours before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Prof. Langlev,s Air Ship.

Work on Professor Langley's airship,
at Whitewater which was suspended Sat
nrday, was resumed with vigor by Smith
sonian experts and mechanics, and they
have nearly completed the launching
car, which is to dash across the track
20 feet and cast the airship into space
The car will be sprung from its fasten-
ings by u heavy steel springs 40 feet
long. 1t will be discharged from two
brass piston boxes and a high velocity
will be attained at the other end. Hav-
ing launched the airship, the car will be
held on the rails. A number of people
from this city have recently visited
Whitewater by rail and steam launches
in order to get a peep at Prof. Langley S
outfit, or to witness his experiments in
aerial navigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Competitive Examination.

On Friday morning next, at 0 O'Clock,
the competitive examination for the st.
Johns Academy scholarship, It Old
Point Comfort College, will begin at
the Washington schoolhouse, which has
been courteously offered for the purpose
by Superintendent Kemper. This
scholarship carries with it free board
and tuition at one of the finest and
healthiest locations in the country, just
opposite the opening of Chesapeake bay
into the Atlantic ocean. Only lineal
descendants of former students of st.
Johns Academy are eligible for exami-
nation. They must bring writing
materials with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
LOCAL RREVITIEs.

William Hamburger was fined S. in
the Police Court this morning for
drunken and disorderly conduct. a
youth named Harry Robi nson, who had
been arrested for vagrancy, was dismiss
ed with an admonition.
Andrew Holland the colored garbage col
lector, Of Washington, charged with making
a criminal assault on Annie +. johnson. the
four year-old daughter Of Ammon II. John.
son of that city, yesterday entered plea OF
guilty before Judge Mills, Of the Police
Court. Hollands crime caused great ex-
citement in Georgetown, and an extra guard
was placed over his cell at the Seventh pre-
cinct station, as it was feared that violence
might be attempted.
The will of Mrs. Mary Alice Bacon was
probAted in the Corporation Court today.
She leaves all Of her estate to her mother,
Mary H. Atkinson, who qualified as admins
tratrix with the will annexed.
Two switch engines collided ia the South
ern Railway yard last night. The main track
was blocked and the arrival and departure Of
trains was delayed until the engines were re-
placed upon the rails.
Capt Geo. Bashford has launched the fine
sloop Windy Bill at Slater's Cove with happy
results. Everybody had good time.
Mrs. Mary f. Edds, widow Of John T.
Edds, died in Washington yesterday.
The Lady Maccabees will hold a meeting in
their hall tonight at o'clock.
Dan Ross, colored, died at his home on
Payne street last night.
Salt water tailors, trout and variety Of
other fish will be for sale in market tomorrow
by Me,srs. Geo. i. Price Il Co.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have trout, tailors
and watermelons at his stand in market to-
nnrrnW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
DELIGHTFUL Weather.

The hot weather Of yesterday gave
place about FIVE o'clock in the evening
to cool northwest winds, and the tran
sition from the sultry conditions to a
pleasant temperature was animating and
much enjoyed. The heavens were full
of floating clouds and there were &C.
casional light showers. This morning
broke clear and cool, and fair and pleas
ant weather has followed. There was
hail in Maryland and other parts of the
country yesterday evening, which doubt
less caused the cooling of the atmosphere
in this vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Mass of Ranuiem.

At st. Mary's Church this morning a
$3.50 Rev. Richard l.. Carne said Mass
of Requiem for the repose of the soul O
Pope Leo Kill, number Of those in
attendance going to holy communion.
The front of the high altar was covered
by violet antependium, that color be.
ing the papal mourning, and the candle
sticks were shrouded in black. At 8,
the pastor, Rev. Henry J. Cutler, cele-
brated a High Mass of Requiem, quite a
large congregation being present, con-
sidering the earliness Of the hour
and the shortness of the notice.
The bell of St. Mary's will toll at in
tervals during the day of interment,
and there will be solemn services in
accordance with the directions of Bishop
Van De Vyver. The bell will, for the
present, cease to be tOlled, owing to the
serious illness of patientin the Alexan-
dria Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Caught in the Shop.

The eating house of Arthur Parker,
colored, opposite the Fayette street
depot, was entered Saturday night and
some cigars and eatables stolen. The
police were notified and last night Of
ficers Lyles, Henderson and Garvey sac
ceeded in surprising colored individual
named George Boston who had entered
the shop. The officers heard Boston
strike several matches in the place and
when they entered they found him
standing in the centre of the room tremb-
ling like leaf He was brought before
the Mayor this morning who sent him
on to the grand jury. The prisoner has
served one term in the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Buoys in the Potomac.

The following information in regard
to buoys in the Potomac will be of in
terest to rivermen:
Sewell lump buoy, a black spar, No.
III, was established May 81, 1908, in
20 feet of water, to mark shoal lump
about ! mile below Maryland Point
lighthouse.
Chapman Point shoal buoy, red
spar, No. 16 A, was established May 10,
1908, in 20 feet of water, to mark the
round of the shoal off Chapman Point.
Gunston flats buoy, black spar, No.
81 A, was established May 10, 1903, in
"a feet OF water, to mark the lower side
of the shoal at the entrance to Gunston
Cove.
Upper Brent shoal buoy, red spar,
No. Is A, was established May 10, 1908,
in Is feet of water, to mark the round
of the shoal below Marshall Hall.
Broad creek flats buoy, red spar,
No. %, was moved May 10, 1908, !
mile down the river and moored in 10
feet of water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Prenarinp for Rasnmntion.

The work of preparing the slips in this
city and Washington for resumption
of the ferry line is being pushed as rapid
ly as possibly, and the steamer George
Washington will be running before the
end of the week. There was temper
airy setback to the work on the slip in
this city yesterday caused by an accident
TO the piledriver There is some minor
work to be done on the boat which will
be completed by the time the slips shall
have been prepared. The steamer was
brought back to this city yesterday after
it made a trip to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
& BRO,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON, D. C.

To FoREcLosE MORTGAGE. Suit was
Instituted in the United States Circuit
Court in Trenton, n. j., yesterday by
the Mercantile Trust Company of New
York for the foreclosure of the $l5, 900, =
600 mortgage on the prop critics of the
United States Shipbuilding Company.
The suit is brought because of the de-
fault of the payment of $400, 600 interest
on July | and the failure of the COM
pany to establish sinking fund.
The plants covered by the mortgage are those
of the Union Iron Works, San Francisco the
Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine the Hyde
Windlass Company. Bath, Maine; Crescent
Shipyard Company, Elizabeth, n. j.; Samuel
Moore and Sons Company, New London,
Conn; Harlan & Hollingsworth Co., Will
mington, Del, and the Canda Manufacturing
Company, Carteret, N. j. The Bethlehem
Steel Works are not included in the properties
covered by the mortgage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Death of an Alexandrian.

George Calvert, jr., young man, a
native of this city, died at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, yester-
day. The remains we're brought here
for interment. The funeral services
took place this evening at Domaine &
Sons undertaking establishment, the
services being conducted by Rev. Mr..
Morton. The pallbeares we're Messrs.
r. and John Hansbrough, A. J.
beavers, Mitchell Watkins, Owen Duty
and James Langford. The deceased
had been a sufferer from appendicitis,
but later contracted tuberculosis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Death of a Janitor.

Charles Brown, colored, janitor of
Seaton school building in the southern
part of the city, died st the Alexandria
Hospital last night. The deceased was
stricken with paralysis last week. His
condition Immediately became critical
and he was taken to the hospital for
treatment. While every expedient was
resorted to in efforts to prolong his lie,
his condition grew steadily worse until
his death followed. Brown was native
of this city, and in early life worked at
the old Goodhand & Thompson ship
ward. But one or two of the original
colored shipcarpenters Of this city
living at this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
DRY GOODS.
D. BGldleiin ( Sons.
Our Annual July Clearing
Sale.

hN ONfAbhlLELED DisTRiBU
TION OF VALUES TO OUR
CUSTOMERS.
Solid colors Lace Dimities, l2Ac val
ne, clearance price, sc yard.
Figured lawns, 10c value clearing
price, SC.
White Madras, l5c values, clearing
price, 93c.
White Madras, i9c values, clearing
price lac.
White Madras, 25 to soc values,
clearing price l9c.
India Linen remnants, 10c values,
clearing price 62c.
White Organdies, 2-yards wide, % to
S9c values, clearing price, 129c
Large size bleached Sheets, soc value,
clearing price, 39c.
Pillow Cases, 124c values, clearing
Price, 10c.
Wash Silks, SOC values, clearing
price, 29c.
Galated Cloths, 15c values, clearing
price, SEC.
Cannon Cloth, l2se value, clearing
price, 1Oc.
White Madras, neat black dots and
figures, 15c values, clearing price SIC.
Special lots of Embroideries at 6, 8
and 10c.
Special lots Of Embroidery Inserting,
at 6, s and 10c.
Muslin Gowns, Skirts $3.50 values,
clearing Price, CSC.
Muslin Gowns, Corset Covers, Drawers,
SOC values, clearing Price, 49c.
Muslin Gowns, Skirts, $1.00 values,
clearing price 75c,
Muslin Drawers, Corset Covers, S9c
values, clearing price, 25c.
Ladies 50c Shirt Waists, clearing
price, SOC.
Odd lot Mems Negligee Shirts, so
and 75c values, clearing price, 200.
Mems Balbriggan Undershirts and
Drawers, 25c value, clearing price, 21c.
Mems Rubber Collars, clearing price,
10c.
Mems Handkerchief, clearing price,
&c.
Mems line Gauze Socks, l2sc value
clearing price, &c.
Mems Negligee Shirts without collar
39c value, clearing price, 25c.
Ladies' black ribbed Hose, 10c value,
clearing price &c.
Ladies Summer Corsets, 25c. value,
clearing price, 19c.
Ladies' Silk Belts, 19c value, clearing
price sc.
Ladies fancy Ties, 19c value, clear
ing price sc.
Odd lot 25c Window Shades, clearing
price, l5c.
Rubber Dress shields, 19lc value,
clearing price Sc.
Louisine Ribbons, colors black, white,
nile only, 29c value, clearing Price 15c.
All Silk Taffeta Ribbons, ID and lie
values, clearing price, 123c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Selling LIQUORS to Minors.

A fight in a bar room in the western
part of the city on Friday night last
made it apparent that the law in regard
to selling liquor to minors or harboring
youngsters in saloons is not rigidly OBJ
served, and Mayor Simpson this morn
ing instructed acting Chief Knight to
notify keepers of public houses of the
consequences of violations of the law.
The penalties in such cases are very
severe, and should parties be convicted
their licenses will be revoked and they
be fined and imprisoned in addition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Very Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea

"About six years ago for the first time
in my life / had a sudden and severe
attack of diarrhOea," says Mrs. Alice
Miller, of Morgan, Texas. 81 got
temporary relief, but it came back again
and again, and for six long years have
suffered more misery and agony than |
can tell. 1t was worse than death. My
husband spent hundreds Of dollars for
physicians prescriptions and treatment
without avail. Finally we moved to
Bosque county, our present home. and
one day happened to see an advertise
ment of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy with testim 'nial of
man who had been cured by it, The
case was so similar to my own that |
concluded to try the remedy. The
result was wonderful. | could hardly
realize that was well again, or believe
it could be so after having suffered so
fong, but that one bottle of medicine,
costing but a few cents, cure me-" For
sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Jumped the Track.

An empty trolley car, which was re-
turning to the Four Mile Run power
house, Jumped the track near the intersec-
ton of King and PeytOn streets about 8
O. clock last night, blocking the road over
two hours. The passengers on incoming
and outgoing trains were transferred
around the car.
A car of a freight train jumped the
track near Wilkes street tunnel yesterday
evening. The incidentattracted a crowd
The car was soon replaced upon the rails
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Nearing Completion.

The work of constructing the loop
around the block bounded by King,
Fairfax, Prince and Royal streets is APP
preaching completion. Vitrifed brick
has been laid on Prince street to a point
near Royal street, and the iron work foI
the Y at that point will boon the ground
in day or two when the paving will be
rushed to completion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Maccabees' Excursion.

The members Of the local Maccabee Tent
and Hive are anticipating with pleasure their
excursion TO River View on Friday next.
An elaborate programme has been prepared
and the excursion promises to be one Of the
have signiied their intention of avaiIino
themselves of the opportunity it will aflorj
for days outing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
River Notes.

The U. S. steamer Kearney is on the
WAYS at the shipyard undergoing repairs.
She Is TO be fitted with 4 new screw.
The steamer Dennis Simmons, from
Williamson, N. c., with lumber to
Smoot & CO. and ii. X. Field & Co.,
has arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Catarrh ofthe Stomach.

When the stomach is overloaded /; when
food is taken into it that fails TO digest, it de-
days and inhamee the mucous membrane, ex-
posing the nerves, and causes the glands "a
secret mucin. instead of the natural juices OF
digestion. This is called Catarrh Of the
stomach, caused by indigestion. Doctors and
medicines failed to benefit me until | nsed
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.-J. r. Rhea, Coppell
Tex. Sold by E. $. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer or for any length of time can have
the Gazette mailed to them fOr ten cents
q week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21

Governor Terrell, of Georgia, today APP
pointed j. w. ,Bennet, of Brunswick,
Ca, associate justice of the Supreme
Court, to succeed Justice Lumkin, de-
ceased. The Office was rendered 10
Judge Pope Barrow of Savannah, but he
declined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
Personal.

Mrs. Levi w. Hoffman is sick at
her home, Ala Franklin street,
Mr.. G. L. Summers. wife and daughter,
who have been visiting relatives and friends
IN Their Old home, have returned 10 Barnes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:59 a. m. and sets
7.27 p. IN. High water at 4:54 a. m. and
5 20 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--For this sec
ton fair tonight. Wednesday scattered
showers and thunder storms; light variable
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
DRY GOODS.
woodward & LOtlFDp,
10th. 18th Il f StsN. w.
During the heated term the store Will
close at o'clock Saturday at l.
Clearance Sale of
Women's Outside
Summer WearableS.

Silk Shirt-waist Suits
OF fine quality, all silk striped tafieta, in
beautiful light effects, made in the most popu.
lar style, with shirred waist and skirt.
$l5 Each. Reduced from $25.
Mercerized Cotton Etamine
Shirt-waist Suits.
White grounds with small polka dots
tailor-made effects. All seams piped with
black. All Sizes A very stylish suit for
seashore and mountain wear.
1915 Each. Reduced from 1915.
White All-Linen Shirt Waists,
Elegantly embroidered by hand, trimmed
with Mexican drawn work, lace medallions
and in various other effective ways-six dis
tinct styles.
s.. Reduced from 1918, 81. so and 1915
White Sheer Lawn Shirt Waists,
With lace medallion trimmings tucked
fronts, and tucked collar with lace medallion
points. A very handsome waist for midsum-
mer wear. All sizes.
1926 Each. Reduced from $3.50.
Mercerized Cotton Shirt Waists,
White grounds, with delicate stripes, made
with tucked full fronts and French back--an
excellent wear for seashore and country wear.
Toe Each. Reduced from $3.50.
White Lawn Shirt Waists,
Very fine and sheer, made with plaits front
and back and vest effect formed of a dainty
pattern Of embroidery. All sizes.
$1.00 Each. Reduced from $l.25.
Special Value in Wash Wrappers.
Cool, crisp Summer Lawns and Percales, in
a vast assortment Of pretty patterns. Some
are trimmed with embroidery some with lace,
some with braid, while others are of the plain
effect.
Special Price, $3.50 Each.
Third hoor-New bldg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
DRY GOODS.

Here are some values that you would grab
at little later on. Buy now and save
money.
Ia Damask Quilt, close IN weave, unex-
celed in finish the patterns are all-oyers
and centerpieces, hemmed. 81 2Oc
Ia Featherweight Crochet Quilt; this
spread is matchless as summer quilt light,
closely woven, handsome and dur
able; Marseiles designs. Instead CT M
III Extra Heavyweight Crochet Quill,
comes in four very handsome designs, beauty
and durability combine to make this
most attractive spread. $3.50 CT Ok
value ...,................... 40
Ia Full Size Resl Marseiiles Quilt, very
pretty, medium weight; will launder to per-
fiction; four handsome designs. This is an
extraordinary value at the special CT 20
price. Worth $1.S9............ .....-. Wv
Ia Full Size p. X. Quilt, the SWEETEST
spread made for summer use light as a sheet
and as easily Numbered. 500 CT 40
Nhlue..........,...' .,........'... ........,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21
BASEBALL.
PROPOSALS.

AsCA D'~~A~~-
PROPOSALS will be received at the Office
I of the City Engineer until noon MON
DAY, August Srd, fbr furnishing paving sand
and gravel for cutters on Gibbon, West, b.
Asaph and Fairfax streets.
Proposals must be for each street separately
by the cubic yard, and sample must be sub
mitted with location of bank from which de-
livery is proposed to be made.
The Committee on Streets reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
Information, specifications, &C., can be had
at the office of the City Engineer.
f. S. LEADBEATER,
jy21 I'd Chairman Committee on Streets.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Office
L of the City Engineer until noon MON
DAY. August 3rd, 1908, for grading and for
furnishing gravel TO gravel the roadway Of
West street from King to Prince, and for St,
Asaph street from Duke 10 Wolfe. Informa.
tion, specifications, &c, can be had at the
Office Of the City Engineer.
Separate proposals must be submitted for
each piece of work.
The Committee on Streets reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
E. S. LEADBEATER,
iy21 Id Chairman Committee on Streets.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Office
1 of the City Engineer until noon Nun
DAY, August 3rd, 1908, for grading and paw
ing cutters on West street, from King 10
Prince, and on st. Asaph street, from Duke
to Wolfe, and on GibbOn street, IRON ON Royal
to Lee. and on Fairfax street, from Wilkes to
Franklin.
drawings and specifications can be seen at
the City Engineers office.
Proposals must be for each piece OF WORK
separately. A.. -;,bt
The Committee on Streets reserve the rghs
to reject any and all bids. ,rrp
iy2l I'd Chairman Committee on Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-21

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels, the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong and
active. Burdock Blood Bitters does it.