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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Arrived in Savannah.

Nine husky-looking young railroad
men, all employees of the Southern
Railway, with headquarters at Wash
ington, arrived in Savannah Saturday
afternoon and prepared to have a large
time. The boys we're w. II. Bontz, q.
w. Gwinn, NJ. B. Kirkle, II. f. Green,
H. R. Pimper, r. A. Robbins, B. Nc
Burney, J. A. Stoutenburgh and Harry
]. Sniffin. All had transportation to
Savannah and just time enough to take
in Tybee and Thunderbolt and to in
spect the town properly, as they were
obliged to leave for Washington Sunday
morning. 1t was clever little bunch
and the friends made during the short
trip hope that they will come again.
Savannah Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Friendship Fire Company.

A well-attended meeting of the
Friendship Fire Company was held last
night. MIR. Z. f. DOwnham, President,
occupied the chair, and Mr.. G. Nd.
Griffin was secretary. Considerable
business was transacted and two appli-
cations for membership were received.
The bylaws we're amended so that any
male citizens over twenty-one years OF
age, of good moral character, Is eligible
for membership. The meeting adj
iourned to meet again on the first Mon
day night in July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of stockholders
of the Belle Pre- Bottle Company, OF
this city. was held at the company
washington Office on Tuesday. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing wear: President, f. L. Cock
rell; secretary, r. W. Dufey; treasurer,
F. r. Horner; directors, Joseph Ram
sew, II. A. Thompson, B. Barnard, G.
F. wilkins, f. Thompson, and Messrs
Cockrell, Dufey, Homer, and Wessi
more 1t was decided to hold the an
nual meeting IN future at the company
office in this city on the third Tnesda!
in .1uly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The regular weekly meeting of Alex
andria lodge of Elks will be held to-
night.
Market Master Lyles yesterday morn
ing upon taking an inventory OF his
stock of chickens found ten stark and
stiff in death, each one with its throat
cut.
A game of baseball was played yester-
day evening between the Cannibals and
the Young Potomacs in the southeastern
portion of the city. The latter forfeited
the game by withdrawing before it was
brought to a close.
Rev. DIR. Matthew Van Lear, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church at McAfee,
KY, died there yesterday aged &c years.
He married Miss Atkinson, of this
city, who survives with eight children,
who reside in Kentucky and Lou
isiana.
Fifty dog licenses had been issued up to 4
o'clock yesterday-only twelve during that
day. of which five were to one citizen for hye
dogs, or young puppies, eight weeks DID,
Only two licenses were issued today.
A carload of bananas left standing last
night on lower Union street was broken open
and several punches of the fruit, which proved
to be green, were thrown into the street.
Nessrs. Brcnner 4 Knight have been
awarded the contract for Improvements to the
property Of Messre. 7. A. Groves and ID. H.
Stansbury.
R F. Tancil has sold to c. II. Arlington
house and lot on the west side OF Patrick
street, between Princess and OronocO.
Mrs. f. S. Fleming has sold to Mr.. G. ii
Zimmerman a house and lot in Market alley
The scow Daniels is loading coal at th'
shipyard for Colonial Beach.
Mr.. ]. Lee Lash will give a crabfeast to
night at his saloon on north Fairfax street
Bay crabs have been procured. All are IL
vited.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have soft crabs anC
sturgeon in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Personal.

The marriage of Miss Edith TAPER TAPER
johnson, daughter Of DR.. Joseph Iav
johnson, of Washington, TO m H. n. III
Davis Bushnell, of Pittsburg, "a, took
,,lace YESTERDAY afternoon at the country
P 49, 81 The brides father, at North
Arlington Heights, in the presence OF
small company, including only the I'M
mediate relatives of the two young
people. IL. -, -,
his home in Fairfax county.
Mayor Simpson went to Annapolis to-
day to attend the graduating exercises Of
the naval cadets. The Mayors son is
one of the number.
The laying of the cornerstone OF the
new Catholic Cathedral at Richmond to-
day was witnessed by large number OF
the clergy of the country, among them
Rev. H. J. Cutler, of this city.
Mr.. ]. R. Howdershell, of this city,
has accepted position with the Pacific
Electric Railway Co., Of Los Angeles,
CAL, for which point he en-route. Mr..
Howdershell is popular young gentle
man and his many friends wish him I'M
bounded success.
Miss Eleanor French, Miss Danenhowerr,
Miss Brooke and Miss May Glenn Uhler VIII
give tea at the Golf Club house tomorrow
friday afternoon from six-thirty to eight
thirty. f..
Among the members of the senior class for
1908, of the National University Law school,
Of Washington, is Mr.: Edmund T. Hunter'
son of Major Robert w. Hunter, of this city.
Mr.. Hunter will get the degree Of Bachelor
of Laws. -,
Mr.. w. P. Graves, jr., will leave here to-
morrow for Montana, where he will remain
for several months He will be one OF o
United States surveying party.
Mr. 7 r Preston. agent for the Southern
Railway Company here, will attend con-
vention of agents to be held at Augusta, Ca,
on the 18th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Meating of Colored People.

A number of colored people met in
Shiloh Church last night tor the purpose
of considering the ACCESSIBILITY of estab-
fishing another industrial school enter
prise. The proposition recently made
by Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, who holds deed
of trust on one of the buildings Of the
present school, was discussed, but no
definite action was taken. 1t was the
consensus of opinion that it would not
be practicable to attempt to organize an
other industrial school here under
present conditions, that is as long as
those in charge of that already estab-
lished show an indication Of continu'
ing the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Straw Ride.

A bevy of young gentlemen and
ladies left the neighborhOod ofPitt ana
Queen street last night for straw RIDE
10 ''Happy Valley, ashOrt distance from
this city. All had very pleasant ex-
perience, dancing being INDUCED IN
nntil 8 late hour. The moon shone
brightly aud the temperature was mild
and pleasant and conditions were such
as to make the affair enjoyable through
ont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
An Tnteresting Occasion.

While there was no public celebration
&c Jefferson Dayis's birthday in this city
YESTERDAY, the gathering at night IN the
new Confederate building on Prince
street and the interesting and appropriate
exercises we're in keeping with the spirit
of many in Alexandria who have and
ever will perpetuate the memories of the
Southern Confederacy. The Seventeenth
Virginia Chapter, U. D. c., who had
charge of the reception to r. Z. Camp OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, kept open house and
cordial welcome was extended all. The
interior of the building was beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and the place
was thronged throughout the evening:
The programme was well conceived and
well rendered. Solos were sung by Miss
Ryne. of Washington, accompanied by
Miss Mccain, Of that city, and by Misses
Alice Chinn. Katie Smoot and Blanche
Rotchford, and Messrs. Kenneth Ogden,
Harris Franklin and Richard Writ, OF
this city. A number of well-known and
popular southern melodies were rendered
bya chorus composed Of Messrs. Richard
Writ. Edmund Franklin, Harris Frank
lin, Kenneth Ogden and Lewis II:
Machen. The entertainment closed
with "Auld Lang Syne," sung by
Rev. Clarence Ernest Ball and the
male chorus. Short addresses were made
by Capt X. Kemper, commander Of Lee
Camp, and Mr.. John o. easier, grand
commander of the Grand Camp of Con-
federate Veterans, of Oklahoma, who
was en- route to his old home in Texas
and stopped here to attend the entertain
ment. Delightful refreshments were
served during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Police Court Notes.

It was a veritahle dies non at police
HEADQUARTERS this morning. Mayor
Simpson was out of the city and there
was but one case on the docket-that Of
a well-known patron of the Police
Court named William, alias "Dink,
Davis. colored, who was charged with
cutting another colored individual
named John Ford. The cutting oc-
Cured some time ago and Davis had
been lodging the police until last night
when acting Chief Knight and Officers
Henderson and Roberts succeeded IN
getting on his trail and running him
down. He will be made to face the
har tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Remains TO Arrive Tonight.

The remains of Forrest I. Harrison,
son of Mr.. George w. Harrison, whose
death occurred in Atlanta, Ga, Tues
day. will arrive here tonight. so far
the family of the young man have re-
ceiyed no details concerning his death,
which fact has given rise to number OF
minors. one to the effect that he was
killed in railroad wreck. Letters
have been sent to Atlanta for particulars
and until answers are received nothing
definite will be learned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Anxious TO Procure Coal.

The uncertain conditions in the
Pennsylvania coal mines are producing
their natural effect in this city, and the
experience of last fall and winter is caus-
ing many who can to lay in coal. Of
course all cannot purchase large supplies
and coal is. being procured in many cases
in small lots as fast as possible in order
TO relieve apprehension and trouble later
in the year. A miners strike seems to
he inevitable and the discontinue and
anxiety of last winter has proven an Ell,
fectuai lesson to the thoughtful and
prOyident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Reception to Rev. Mr.. slaymaker.

The Westminster League of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church will tonight
tender Rev. H. c. Slaymaker a recep-
ton prior to his departure for the mis-
SION field in Africa. The reception will
be held In the lecture room of the church.
Mr. SIaymaker will occupy the pulpit Of
the Second Presbyterian Church next ';I
SUNDAY morning and night. lie Will
leave for Africa July !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Sturgeon.

AS has been stated several times dur
ing past years, sturgeon is gradually be-
coming high-priced luxury, and IS no
longer the plebiaR dish of old. Inc
price is steadily advancing and the hsh
Is becoming scarcer each year. MT.
William McCuen caught a buck on the
city last night. 1t weighed 20 pounu,
and was purchased by Mr.. hooe'
Trayen for $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Do You Enjoy what You Eat?

-Ify don't your blood does not 90 you
much good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Is the
remedy that every one should take when
there Is any thing wrong with the stomach;
There is no way to maintain the health and
strength of mind and body except BY nOurish.
ment, There is 30 way TO nourish except
through the stomach. The stomach must be
kept healthy, pure and sweet or the strength
viii let down and disease will set up; NO
appetite loss of strength, nervousness, head
acne. constipation. bad breath, sour risingss,
riffing. indigestion, dyspepsia and All
stomach troubles are quickly cured by tne
use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Sold by 4. o.
Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Columbia Fire Company.

A meeting of the Columbia Fire Com,
pany was held last night, when the maj
arrangements for visiting Frederick, Md,
tbs month were perfected. The follow
ihg officers were elected to fill vacancies;
commander of Hose, William thinner
han; first assistant, John Ennis ; sec
(ond assistant, E. Rowland. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
A Pretty Tribute.

One of the most touching tributes in honor
of President Jefferson Davis birthday, June s.
was cross of beautiful flowers, on the Con
federate mound, in Christ Church yard, plae-
ed there by the Jefferson Davis Chapter,
Mary Gusts Lee, Children Of the Contederacy'
This organization was founded to aid in works
of love and charity, and to keep green the
memories Of ex. COnfederates in the hearts Of
the children Of the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Woodward s. LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, June 4.-The stock market
opened unusually quiet, with an easier, tone,
although there was considerable irregularity.
The international list ruled a shade tasier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Quarterly Meeting.

The Free Methodists Of this city will hold
a quarterly meeting commencing tomorrow
night at o'clock. There will also be preach
ing Saturday night and Sunday at IL q: m.
and p m. There will be love feast Sun
day at 2.3O D. IN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
County Court.

1Judge J. M. Love presiding.]
Com. VS.. Thomas Christian indicted
for malicious cutting jury and case in
prOgress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer or for any length of time can nave rave
the Gazette mailed to them for ten Genus
a week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
1.oenmntirs OFF the Track.

A locomotive of the Southern Rail-
way Jumped the track at Fairfax this
morning. No one was hurt by the acct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:42 q. m. and sets
7:2S p. IN. High water at 3:4l a. m. and
4.12 %. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Washable
Shirt Waist Suits.

Special attention is called to three attractive
styles. e, ".
Style 1-Colored Linen Shirt Waist
Suits, with three wide plaits down either side
of back seams on skirt and waist are piped
with black or white.
STYLE No. 2-White Duck Shirt Waist Suits,
made with tucked front and back and piping
of black and white percale on seams.
Style No. 3-Polka-dot Duck Shirt Waist
Suits. with seams on skirt and waist piped
with black or red duck-a delightful yaca'
tion dress.
Very Special Values at 1915 Each.
Third AOor-New bldg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Tomorrow, Friday,
REMNANT DAY,

All broken assortmcnts, odd lots. short
lengths. remnants from whatever cause, Will
be offered tomorrow at prices very much be-
low their intrinsic value. The saving to be
effected is very material and in most instances
the items are perfect. All remnants are
plainly marked and original price at which
sold noted upon tickets Every department
throughout the store will offer items ofinterest
TO careful buyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Look AZ the List OF Sea Food

T will have at my place, No. IO2 81; AsaPh
street. tomorrow SOFT CRABS, DEVlLED
CRABS. CRAB MEAT and BACK RlNEk
CLANS. GEO. W. sTEAKNs'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--For TINS sec
ton fair tonight and Friday; variable
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D.. C.

dent. A wrecking train was sent from
this city and the engine was replaced on
the rails as soon as possible. Traffic
was DELAYED but a short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04

CEREO MALTA-one of the best OF Break,
fast foods. regular price Ice package; will sell
YOU three packages for 25c:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
DRY GOODS.
D. BGldlGin 4 Sons.
Special Values in
Ready
Made
Wear.

Black Mercerized Underskirts, with
two ruffles on founce 75c value, at SOC.
Black Mercerized Underskirts, with
FIVE ruffles on hounce CSC value, at 75c.
Blue and White Bingham Under
skirts, with Aounce, at SOC.
Ladies' White Lawn Waists, with
tucks and lace insertion TO form medal
lions, at CSC.
Black Mercerized Satin Waists at SOC
and sl.25.
Ladies' White Lawn Waists, rows
embroidery and tucked front and back,
at Acc.
Black Batiste Waists at CSC.
Ladies' Plain Black and White Lawn
Skirts, 9 gore with tucked seams, at
S1.39.
Ladies' All-linen Crash Skirts, z gore
with three one-inch tucks to form yoke,
at Sl.9S.
Ladies' Black Brilliantine Skirts, Z
gore, tucked seams with pointed straps
to form yoke, at 1898.
Ladies' Black and White and Blue
and White Duck Skirts, with trimmed
flounce, at CSC.
Ladies' Low Neck and Short Sleeve
Nainsook Gowns, with lace yoke, at CSC.
Ladies' Muslin Underskirts, with 3
rows insertion and lace ruffie, at CSC.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, hemstitched,
tucks and rufIles, at 25c.
Square Neck Cambria Corset Covers,
at lac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
LOST

LOST.
~0~o>~-~~~o-~-~-~-~-~
I OST.-White and brown male SH EP'
l. HERD PUPPY. two months old. Re-
ward il returned to 1910 King street.
les 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-04
WANTED,

~ tions and all other ladies interested in the
building recently purchased by X. f. Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans, are requested 10
meet TOMORROW friday NIGHT at 1880
O'Clock at the hall, 500 Prince street.
MRS. e. H. O'BRIEN,
;a40t Chairman.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-08
TELESCOPE MAKING.
HOW IT WAS DONE AT A MONTREAL
JESUIT COLLEGE.

HOW IT WAS DONE AT A MONTREAL
JESUIT COLLEGE.
The clergy of the Jesuit College of Montreal
have made for themselves a large telescope.
This telescope has a mirror 20 inches in diam
4ter and 100 pounds in weight Father Garais
superintended the work. Father Fouillet as
sisted him. The other priests however, bore
4 good part in the difficult undertaking. This
undertaking was due to the interest which they
feel at the college in astronomy. They desired
4 telescope there profoundly, and the purchase
IF a good Instrument meant an expenditure Of
some thousands of dollars. Telescopes, how
-ver, could be made, they said. Only courage,
patience, intelligence, and hard persever-
ing work were needed, and these qualities the
priests could lay their hands on much more
readily than they could on several thousand
dollars. SO father Garais drew the plans for a
ine, big telescope, and the work began.
The most difficult and delicate part of it was
The making of the telescope mirror. This was
accomplished follows: They got cast iron
Wheel four inches in diameter, and they at
,ached the wheel to a driving belt that rotated
IN pulley. Thus, by starting up the pulley,
they could cause the wheel to revOIye swiftly.
Above this wheel, and connected with it, they
out a of sand and water. Then, under it,
they set d table that was strong and firm. They
had made the table themselves. Its fiat, heavy
top could be revolved by means Of two wooden
handles at the sides. It's purpose was to hold
the big, crude block OF glass that they hoped to
IeyelOp into perfect mirror. When everything
vas in readiness the priests directed by Father
faras, set the block of glass on the table, under
the little wheel. and fastened it firmly in its
place there by means of braces
Then Father Garais taking hold of an adjust
7rent on the wheel. brought its sharp cast iron
i'm down in contact with the outside edge of
he glass. At the same time nc started the pull
-ey and opened the OF sand ard water. The
wheel, fed with water and sand and revolving
swiftly began then to bite a groove into the
class. AS 1t made this groove the table was
evolved slowly Thus the wheel cut a circular
New-York tribune., 1903-03-08

so to coach them that the same evidence was
brought out as had been produced by examina-
tion within the prison.
Then came important turning point In my
,-areer. We had grown bOder, and had sent
delegate to the Socidstc Congress in Switzer-
land. The police began to suspect and to watch
my movements. They first tried to drive me out
Of the university by preferring charges against
me to the president They failed in this, and
then 1 learned that they were about to arrest
me. I decided to visit theological friend who
lived on the Austrian border. and wrote him
postcard so that the police might see it. AS
soon as I arrived at my friends home I slipped
across the Austrian border. hurried to Vienna,
and then made my way into Switzerland. The
proceedings against me were continued on the
court records for several years. but nothing was
done, and the action finally dropped
fOT lack OF evidence"
Thus did Germany lose one of the foremost
scientists Of the day.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-08

channel-a ring-in the glass This channel was
extremely shallow.
After the first ring-the biggest one and the
shallowest one-was done, the block was moved
forward in a straight line, SO that the wheel now
came little nearer to the centre of the glass,
so that 1t would cut ring little smaller than
the first Then very carefully, the wheel
again started and again 1t made a circular
groove; and so it kept on. making circle after
circle in the glass, till finally the centre was
reached. Each circle had been cut deeper than
it, predecessor. The glass now was SCARED with
a great number Of concentric rings. Thus was
accomplished the first stage in the making Of
the telescopes mirror. The second stage was
the mirrors polishing.
For this the glass was set on the top Of a
cask and the operator began to rub it with a
LAP" "lap" is a polishing wheel that gets
its name from the fact that lapidaries use it in
the polishing of gems. Slowly and carefully,
with circular movement, the priest drew his
lap" across the glass, imparting to the instru-
mont at the same time a slight rotary motion
Thus he continued for hours and hours smooth
ing the glass. and at the same time bringing It
to a paraboltc shape by bearing down a little
harder as he approached the edges.
In the final polishing the finest emery was
used the lap now being coated with d half
inch thickness of wax. This final polishing was
the most delicate and difficult of all the work.
Bending the great glass the lap" in his
hand, the priest toiled no less than fifty hours.
Their recipe for the siIverng of their mirror
the priests got out of a work on chemistry
They made up four solutions, as follows: Forty
grammes of silver nitrate, dissolved IN 1 lltre
of distilled water; 60 grammes OF ammonium
nitrate. dissolved in l Hire OF distilled water;
100 grammes Of pure caustic potash. dissolved in