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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Excitement on Cameron Street.

About ten o'clock last night word was
received at the station house that some
men were prowling around Cameron
street opposite Christ Church, and thier
movements being suspicious, people In
the neighborhood had become appre-
neusive. Officers Ferguson and Belts
FASTENED to the scene and there being
two alleys forming a letter Y around
two houses on the north side OF Cameron
street between Washington and Column
bus. Officer Belts with several residents
of the vicinity, one of whom carried a
candle entered one of the alleys and Officer
Ferguson, who was alone, the other.
The latter was soon confronted by three
men. who, when they saw the officer,
wheeled and started to run. Mr.. Fergu-
son drew his pistol and ordered them TO
halt. which they refused to do, when ne
discharged his pistol at them. One OF
the trio made a rush for fence, which
he nearly carried away in his haste to
get over, planks falling in his tracks.
He vanished from the scene, and the other
two men tried to escape through the
alley into which Officer Belts had en-
tered. The latter haltedthe fugitiyes at
the point of his pistol and they capitu-
lated. Upon being brought to the light
they proved to be well-knOwn residents
of god repute, and not robbers, as had
been supposed. Their presence in the
neighbo,'dood was explained, and the
officers We re glad that neither had been
hurt The captiyes were taken to the
station house where they each left 50 for
their appearance this morning, but they
could not be found when the case was
callel. The man who escaped left his
hat in the alley. 1t is at the station
house awaiting the coming of the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Narrow Escape From Drowning.

Four Alexandrians left the strand this
morning in batteau for a trip down
the river, and when opposite the B. * o.
transfer slip by some accident upset
their boat. Two of the party chung to
it, but the others started to swim to one
of the legs of the slip. One succeeded
in reaching it, but when his companion
was almost within an arms length of
his objective point he became exhausted
and were sinking when Messrs K. ID.
Evans and Elmer Phillips, who had wit
messed the accident, went to the
rescue and were fortunately close
enough to the exhausted man to seize
him and keep him from sinking. Cap
tain J. II. Beach rescued the two men
from the submerged boat and brought
them ashore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Police Court.

Mayor G.. L. Simpson presiding. ,
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning: -
E. Terrell, arrested by Officer Allen
for being drunk in the street, was
fined IS. ,
A man, arrested by Officers Belts aud
Ferguson for disorderly conduct, for
feited IS collateral by failure to appear.
William Mason, charged with allow
ing a COW to run at large, was fined g.
Harvey Bartlett, charged with abusive
language toward John Beatley, was dis
missed. Or
A man who had been arrested by Or
fcer Roberts for assaulting boy was
dismissed
Two dodgers were at the station house
! last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
King Street Paving.

Collector German reports today the
payment of two more bills for King
street paving. One amounted to sl79.So
paid in cash 4; the other 5000, part
cash and balance in notes. Mr.. Albert
Bryan, chairman Of the committee on
finance, has called a meeting Of that
committee for tomorrow night at which
the committee on streets and the cor,
poration attorney will be present and
steps will be taken to enforce the settle
ment of every bill now remaining un'
paid. 1t is stated that if the professors
are going to contest the payment o
their assessments they must begin SOON
as any further delay upon the part o
the city will be unwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
fermentation Celebration.

The colored people of this city and
neighborhood today engaged in a parade
in celebration ofthe emancipation procla-
nation. The programme and route were
published yesterday. A number OF col
ored people from Washington and con-
tiguous places were attracted here by the
parade. A large crowd gathered at the
old fair grounds late in the day where
peakine was the chief feature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
LOCAL RREVITIES.

The fall term of the Circuit Court for
this city, Judge Nicol, will open on
Monday.
Mr.. John p. BrothertOn, brother 81
Mr.. Frank Brotherton, Of this city, died
in Baltimore on Saturday.
The Episcopal High School, near this
city, will reopen tomorrow after the
summer recess. The number of scholars
it is said will be unusually large.
Capt. r. f. Knox has declined the
presidency of the recognized Mount
Vernon Insurance Company, position
to which he was elected last Saturday
afternoon.
R. f. Lee Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams of this city has received an invita-
ton from Magruder Camp of Newport
News to participate in the festivities in.
cident to the 10th reunion Of the Grand
Camp in that place on the 2Sth and 18th
proxiWo.
The action of two white men who, for
some cause, wanted to assault colored
man. attracted the attention Of numbers
of passersby yesterday evening. One OF
the men struck at the darkey, but be
escaped from his ASSISTANTS. No arrests
were made.
Arrangements have been completed
for the card party at the Golf Club
house on Thursday evening at 5 O'Clock,
and for the convenience Of members
Patterson's stage will leave the corner
of King and Washington streets pune
tually at 1880.
Tailors. trout, rockfsh, black bass, round
heads and other seasonable fresh fish will be
for sale by G. +. Price & Co. in market to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Straw Ride.

A number of young ladies aud gentle
men of this city went on straw ride a
few nights ago and experienced an en-
ioyable time. Among the party were
Messrs. James Foster, Morris Parker,
Mark Craig, George Frances and Har-
yey Frances; also Miss Mary Frances,
Miss Bertha Pullman, Mrs. Morris Par
ker Miss Katie Disney, of Washington,
and Miss Mabel Hunter, OF Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Eloped from Culpeper.

Miss Pearly F. Sherman and William
L. Griffith, runaway couple from Gull
pepper county, were married at Hagers-
town, Md, yesterday afternoon by Rev.
w. C. Griffith, of the Methodist EpIs-
copal Church. According to the state
ment of the groom, he stole the girl
away from her home at 5 O'Clock Sun
day evening. They drove 40 miles, part
of the way through the mountains, tn
Kimball station, on the Norfolk and
Western railroad, There they boarded
a northbound passenger train and ar
rived at Hagerstown at 8 o'clock yesteT'
day morning. A license was procured,
and the ceremony took place In the
afternoon. The BRIDES age was glyer
as IS, and that of the groom as 20
They returned to Virginia last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Runaway Train,

A construction train Of IL cars and an
engine were wrecked on the Southern
Railway, near Orange, yesterday, at
divers doubling tracking. The engine
became unmanageable and ran on to a
trestle 800 feet long and 20 feet high
and knocked it down. The trestle, en-
zine and cars are a complete wreck
wing out in the open field. The ngint
crew jumped before the train reached
tn trestle and escaped with slight hurts
This is the second time in week tina
the train has run away and knocked
down trestling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22

Atwood Dress Flannels, in all the
new fall shades, at 25c.
New Fall Dress Plaids, beautiful
colorings, at 12Ac.
One case New Fall Flannelettes, 1870
galue, at SIC.
One case New Fall Dress Ginghams,
l0c value, at SIC.
% pieces New Fall Outing Flannels,
10c value, at SIC.
One case Indigo Blue Prints, SC yard.
One case Light Outing Flannels, Sc
value, at SIC.
One case Dark Outing Flannels, Sc
value, at Sc yard.
Lancaster Apron Bingham Remnants,
&c value, at Sc yard.
Boys aud Girls Ribbed Hose, double
sole, at &c pair.
New Plaid White Goods, for aprons,
at 10c and l2tc.
Odd lot Boys SOC Shirt Waists at 25c.
Odd lot Boys Shirt Waists at 12lc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Stomach Tronhlc

81 have been tronbled with my
stomach for the past four years." says
D. L. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm,
Greenfield, Mass. "a few days ago
was induced to buy a box of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. have
taken part of them and feel a great deal
better" If you have any trouble with
your stomach try a box of these Tablets.
You are certain to be pleased with the
result. Price 25 cents. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Refused to Receive Prisoner.

The authorities ofWashington recently
attempted to turn over to the police o.
this city an incorrigible youth named
Copp because the latter was native o.
the State of Virginia. Acting Chic
Knight refused to receive the prisoner
and notified the officer having him in
charge that should he turn the boy loose
in Alexandria he (the officer would be
arrested. The youth was taken back to
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Fell in a Well.

Mr.. Benjamin Posey, living on south
Lee street, in this city, while at work at
Mr.. Julian Chauncey's ice house in
West End yesterday evening fell back
ward into well, distance of about 20
feet breaking his arm and cutting his
face. He was brought to his home in
this city where he received surgical at
teutiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Shoemaker Assaulted.

Mr.. ]. H. Smith, shoemaker, last
night reported to the police that he had
been assaulted by two men on the west
side of Pitt street, near Prince, and seri-
ously beaten. His condition corroborated
his statement. He was unable oidentify
his assailants, and the police are en-
deavoring to trace them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from indigestion, dys-
pepsia or other stomach trouble will find that
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. This remedy
is never failing cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia and all complaints affecting the
glands or membranes Of the stomach or di-
gestive tract. When you take Kodol Dyss-
pepsia Cure everything you eat tastes good,
and every bit of the nutriment that your food
contains is assimilated and appropriated by
the blood and tissues. Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:56 a. m. and sets
COZ p. m. High water at S42 a. m. ana
0.Q5 =, m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22

A marriage license WAS issued ID
Washington yesterday to Thomas j.
Dickey and Bertha Cockrill, both o
Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22

DEPOT QUARTERMASTER,s OFFICE,
- Washington, D. G., septem0er; i H. IL 1905 %.
Sealed Pr ,g. dot IN u 1Pa oeo e D. Dc me-
"wednesday, October IA, 1903, and then publicly
onened- for constructing Superintendent
Todge NJ the Gettysburg, Pa, National Gene
tery. plans and Specifications can be seen at
the office OF the Superintendent Of said Gene
terv. The United States reserves the right to
reject any or ali proposals orany part thereof
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked Proposals for Lodge and address
ed TO Captain Archibald ohar @ Of Sq bsDo Quarter
sep.I4,15.16,17, Oct.n,l2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Blanket Sale!
Blanket Sale
You can save rs per cent. by buy
ing your Blankets at this sale.

Large Double Gray Blanket for ACC.
Large Double White Blanket, $1.25
value, at $l.9S.
1874 Heavy White Blanket, 1926
value, at $l.9S.
Wool Mixed White Blankets, $500
value, at $1.49.
Atwood Red Blanket, $500 value, at
$3.9S.
A large ia White Wool Blanket,
S. value, at 1898.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22

WEATHER PRoBABILITfEs.-Fort this sec
ton fair tonight and Wednesday; hght
variable Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
DRY GOODS.
Sale of
Quilts and
Comforts.

Chilly nights make extra Bed Cloth
ing a necessity. Here's chance to re-
plenish your stock at saving.
o. White Crochet Quilts; the proper size
for single bed or cot; hemmed; zoe SOC
value.
9Oc large size Crochet Quilt; four pretty
designs; good quality; well finished zoe
hemmed ready for use........................
Al. % Fine Crochet Quilt; extremely well
made; best Of yarn used; finish Is incom-
parable; Marseilles designs; hem g M
med................ ................s..s...s'. y
Full size Extra Heavy Crochet Quits;
fringed all round, neat, attractive designs;
an ideal spread for metal bed; 81 80
flfO
S2.39 Saline Comfort; good, heavy weight;
best cotton only; American Beauty rose De
sign; colorings are light blue, pink, Sd 90
red and y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
Miller's,
317 King Street.
REAL ESTATE.
REAL ESTATE.
WADTED--HOUSES.

Our list of houses for
rentin its present condition
shows that our facilities for
renting property are un-
usual. We want more va
cant houses. II is prach-
cally as good as = gusrsn-
tee that they will be rented
promptly, if placed in sar
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 csn-
bined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
DRY GOODS.
woodward ( LOtlPOp,
10th, 18th Il f StsN w.
Daring the heated terra the sssrs will
slsss at 5 o'clock; Saturday at /.
ITEMS
Mems Underwear,
nedium Weight.

The proper sorts for immediate use and
until time to put on the winter weight rang
ing in price from
SOC 20 $4.25 Per Garment.
Fine White Merino, 800 garment.
Natural Gray Merno, 75c garment.
White and Natural Gray Merino, Sl.0O gar
ment.
Natural Gray, nearly all wool, sl.5s gar
ment.
We are also showing recent importation
Of
Mems Fall Half Hose.
Made to our order Of pure msco cotton
(Hermsdorf stainless black) in 4 good me-
dium-weight, with double soles and high
spliced heels.
25c Pair.
Also another lot by tbs same maker, but OF
a finer grade Of cotton.
Sc; 3 Pairs for $1.0o.
Main aoor-F st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-22
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-Two very desirable ROOMS
/ suitable for light housekeeping, or sleep
ing rooms Possession at once. Address Box
RI p o. sep21 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
CHICAGO CLOSING QUOTATIONS..
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Money on call. l'am2h per cent; last loan
per cent: ruling price. per cent. Time
money quoted at ~ per cent. for sixty days,
A, per cent, for ninety days, per cent. for
four months. per cent. for five and six
months. 81 per cent for seven and eight
months. Commercial paper is quoted at
per cent, for prime single names and bills
receivable; other names. 6'5M7 per cent.
The foreign exchange market opened
steady. with rates unchanged Later in the
day. however. demand sterling declined 5
points. There has recent been considerable
buying OF our stocks by London. and this was
tone Of sterling to-day. Offerings of cotton
short Actual rates, Long bills. 81 s2a5Gl
s4s343 sight drafts sts5hmA.S50. and cabl,
for short. Reichsmarks we're quoted at az
for long and os'. for short, Cullders were
quoted at 40 l-ls for long and .o'. for short,
Domestic exchange on New York; Boston
Sc. discount and par. Charleston Banks,
buving at soc discount. Savannah Between
banks. sshc, discount. San Francisco-eoe,
mum. ~ New orleans CommerSial. 81 25
count bank R Par P pitt n5c prssmi;m
s Soc r dseonnt "S nSs eS e Hat,es
Sight. i5,.c premium, telegraph. 4eIc.
premium. Louisvillc-25c, discount
Money in london. l'.m2 per o"pt Rate
three months bills. 3,,dSn per cent. Con-
soils for money closed at Ss'l and for tho
account at 81. Paris advces gTNoto PER
rate OF discount ia "a. per cent. Exchange on
London IS francs Is confines. Berlin ad
~ pfennigs. The private rate Of discount
Ia 80 per cent.
New York Clearing House statement:
Exchanges, 500, 525,S74: balances. s0,7ls. 1903.
Sub-Treasury debit balance. sl,s40.97?.
80 oil, tn A,
6O1sc. Bar silver in London closed AT 2siSd
Mexican silver dollars were quoted at 1910,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17

While the trading on the outside market
to-day was still restricted its undertone
and the tendency of prices was distinctly
upward. The strength Of the outside sechri-
ties was due in large measure. OF course, to
the higher quotations, reached on the stock
Exchange, The market closed at about
dated Lake Superior common shares were
unusually strong and active to-day. probably
prospects are brighter for the satisfactory
adjustment of the company's financial
troubles. They sold az high "a ~. although
they reacted at the close to l5-i8;
Northern Securities. which sold eE-dividend
to-day, was in good demand. closing at the
highest. 81. on transa ctions of about 5000
shares The Seaboard Air Line issues were
also higher International Mercantile Ma
rine common advanced = OF a point to ~.
and the preferred shares gained nearly 2points
over Yesterdays close, selling at 49,. stand
ard Oil rose points on larger transactions
than usual. closing At 62l. Greene CONSOLE
dated Copper and Tennessee Copper were
dull and firm. ruling fractonally higher.
The transactions in the market to-day we're
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17

OCt, ~
Receipts of beeves were s24s head. including
70 for the market making, with the stale cattle
81 cars on sale Good steers were full STEADY. qua
lty considered: medium and common grades SLOW
10 lOc lower. Bulls were In demand at Wednesday
prices. medium and thin cows steady ana good
cows lower. About all the offerings were taken,
Common to good native steers SOLD az - ~
per i0O lbs; Stockers at s. 30; half breeds a. 40
bulls at s2eOasl: cows and heifers at u 2SG&925
Dressed beef in fair demand at 8Gec. per ID. ioI
Inferior to choice native sides. little extra peer
selling at o,c. Liverpool and London cables
quoted i've cattle slow AZ l0Gllhc. per ID. tops a.
London HE dressed weight: sheep unchAngcd'
refrigerator beef higher at sbG9lsc per 10. ~
ports TO day none. 10 morrow, wv Dee'es anu 900
quarters Of beef ,,
Receipts of calves were i7p head, including ~ for
the market and counting the stale stock there
were 5Ja head on sale. Good vcGls were Nead>
the under grades slow; grassers lower. Abont
$50 calves ucIuding cars OF Westerns unsold
tops at co. little calves At Ng $50; Brassers ana
led calves AT 25Oas326 CITY dressed yeaN
steady at NJ aGLl3c. per ID: country dressed ~ '%
i2c a.,
Receipts OF sheep and lambs were 1850 head. IN
GLIDING d cars for slaughtcrcrs and 23 TOT we
on sale. Sheep were quiet ut about steady prices
good lambs opened steady and Others tAAler: al
grades closed llr, TO l5c, lower FUZZY 10 cars WIZ
urSnld at u Iatc hour Common TO choiee shftp
sold at 81 JOaE per 100 ibs few export a. " h
common 10 choice lambs Nc S26We0 10: Canadian
lambs at S. LOdF Dressed mutton slow AZ bGI'5'
per 10 dressed lambs weak at sgilc.
Receipts OF hogs were 2037 head. Including about
aT5 Tor the market Prices hrm. Good medium
state hogs sold at s0I5msd,55 per 100 lbs MIXED
Western n $500. Country dressed hogs srsdJ
At 7a5c per Id for heavy TO light weights.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
AoUEDUCT COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Room No. 2O7.
Stewart Building. No $50 Broadway.

NtW 1UTk, OClOTtT IUUI
TO CONTRACTORS
Bids proposals for doing the work and furnish.
ing the materials called for In the approved form
OF contract now on Ale In the once OF the Aqueduct
Commissioners. for furnishing. delivering, erect
ing and placing stop cock valves. special castings
and ladders for the Jerome Park Reservoir. Dor
ough OF The Bronx. the City Of New York, will DO
received at this once until twelve O'Clock noon,
on Thursday, October 20. 1908 They will be pub
ncly opened by the Aqueduct Commissioners as
soon thereafter as possible, and the award Of the
contract for doing said work and furnishing the
materials required will be made by said Commits.
siones as soon thereafter as practicable
Blank forms Of said approved contract and the
specifications thereof, and bids or proposals and
proper envelopes for their enclosure, form Of bonds
and all other Information can be obtained at the
above ONCE OF the AQueduct Commissioners on
application TO the Secretary.
For further particulars SEQ Cfip Record. pub
rshed al No. 2 City Hall.
BY order OF the Aqueduct Commissioners.
WILLIAM II. TEN EYCK, President
HARRY w. WALKER. Secretary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17

There was u moderate advance in coffee on re-.
ncwed local buying, partly for outside account
steady cables. moderate receipts ANA covering Of
snort, as well IL, more Or less foreign buying. Bra
allan Cables predict smaller movement Of the
crop In the nrst future
METALS ne m'Inl lhhtnets Wrfe 0nlrt 70 day
In prices. In London copper was unchanged at
1854 rs, I'd ioI spot md P5i - Cd, for futures
Tin there was "a, Cd higher for spot at El5 IN 0d
and unchanged for futures at Gil6 Is. 'rhc FOL
loving are the quotations ~ the Metal Exchange
Copper. lake spot iJI!iac elcCtroly tic, SPOT
iJc casting, spot i2,6.,tc, TN, rs j0M3S SOC ,
lead. 1900, sp'i,er. re iron northern. so X
slBslSlBbO. so. A. flrM'lf No. pain,
itIgSl5 southern No foundry, ,lpa
$3.50 80. soft. sl5aSl5bo; No ? son siijOm
sli ply iron warrants nominal steel rats At
mill, kA
NAVAL SroRFs spirits ~ turpcntIlc s0iaG6lc.
Common 10 good strained r0sin, 81 i0aGB
pRoyIsI ONs.-Iard was easier, prime western