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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
From Luxury to Prison.

Philadelphia, Sept 16.-Instead OF
dining in the palm room of the Hotel
Walton last evening, Mrs. Elizabeth
White took light supper behind prison
bars. She was put there by Magistrate
Cunningham in default of $500 bail on
the charge OF dumping" board bill OF
SIOl. Mrs. White is handsome
woman, not yet 30, and the widow of a
once prominent New York publisher
who died recently after he had lost his
entire fortune. Her husband was a sen
of Presbyterian clergyman of national
reputation. Mrs. White went to the
Walton in August. She had been en-
ployed in the South as trained nurse, but
the hotel managers knew about that. She
dressed well and had the manner of one
who never worried about money matters.
On September 9 she disappeared without
settling her bill, it is alleged. The Wal
tons detective Robert Downey, was put
on her trail and found her last Monday
at fashionable boarding housein Chest
nut street, above Nineteenth. Upon
her arrest Mrs. White told several
different stories, it is said, in explana-
ton of her failure to pay the Walton
bill. Her husbands relatives here
showed no inclination to help her out Of
her difficulty, so she had to go to jail
pending q further hearing next Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A called meeting of the Columbia
Fire Company will be held tonight.
A regular meeting of the Board of
Police Commissioners will be held to-
night.
Martha ]. infant daughter of Mr..
George Lamb. died at its parents resi-
dence, 7OS Jefferson street, last night.
The work of placing the iron girders
in position in the enlargement of the
postofice and custom house building in
this city was commenced today.
The schooners Twilight, B. A. Wag-
ner and Federal Hill have arrived at
w. A. SmoOt & Co.'S wharf with fertili-
yer for the Alexandria Fertilizer and
Chemical Company.
An unknown person took horse be-
longing to Mr.. Frank Cox from stable
in the western part of the city last night,
and placed the bride and reins upon it,
The animal was found in the street near
the stable this morning.
A young man named Herbert Chilcott
Of this city, an employed of the Southern
Railway, had his foot badly mashed
while at work at Monroe today and lost
two of his toes. He was taken to a
hospital at Lynchburg.
It's again reported that another nationa
bank is to be opened in Alexandria.
Messrs q. T.. Price 4 Co. will have fresl
mackerel, trout, tailors and fresh Goldfish fol
sale in market tomorrow.
Trout tailors. butterfsh and watermelon
will be for sale in market tomorrow by Mr.
Robert Travers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
MYSTERIOUS Sickness.

Rev. DIR. Lake, Rev. F. P. Berkeley
and seven or eight other persons who
were attending a meeting at the Baptist
Church at Bloomfield, LOudoun county,
A few days ago, became seriously i'll
from no apparent cause. They are all
in a more or less state of cOnvalesence
at present. 1t is supposed they were
poisoned by something they had eaten.
Several members of Chief Webster
family were made sick yesterday by
something they had eaten. Great eau
ton should be exercised by housekeepers
at this season, as there is much likeli-
hood of obtaining unwholesome articles
of food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
nIachinists' Wages.

Chicago, Sept. l6.-The National
Metal Trades Association has started a
movement to reduce the wages of
machinists all over the country ten per
cent. If this reduction is accomplished
it will affect 1000 machinists, both
union and non-union. Wage agree
ments with the local unions affiliated
with the international association OF
machinists expire January LIST, 1904,
and preparations are being made by the
manufacturers to insist upon a reduction
when the negotiation for new agree
ments begin. James OConnell, presi-
dent of the international association OF
machinists, declares that the machinists
will not brook any reduction of their
present wages. He, however, expresses
the hope that peaceful negotiations with
the manufacturers will result in thelI
Withdrawing from their position. Fierce
competition and diminution Of business
are given as the cause for the manu-
facturers' wish to reduce wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Mr.. Cation the Nominee.

At a meeting of the chairmen OF the
democratic committees Of the city and
couatv of Alexandria, Messrs. Charles
B,udieim and G. r. Graham, respec-
lively. held la this city today, to ascer-
tain and canvass the names of those who
had complied with the previous resolu-
tions requiring all persons who desired
to become candidates for the House OF
Delegates to file a notice thereof on or
before the twelfth day of September,
1908; and, whereas, Mr.. Jas. R. Cation, of
Alexandria, was the only person having
complied Herewith, the chairmen named
adopted the following:
Be it resolved That the said James
r. Cation be, and he is hereby, declared
to be the nominee of the democratic
party for the House of Delegates from
the city and county of Alexandria, and
the primary ordered to be held for the
purpose of making such nomination is
hereby rescinded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
The Injured Fireman.

4 report was in circulation last night
N the effect that James B. Parker, fire.
man ON the Southern Railway, who was
SO seriously injured at Charlottesville
Monday, had died and that his remains
would reach here at 9:15. A committee
of James W. Jackson Council, j. 0. U.
A. NJ. ofwhich order the deceased IS a
member, repaired to the depot for the
ourpose of taking charge of the body,
but when the train arrived it was learn
ed that Parker's condition had improved.
His injuries, il will be remembered, re-
suited from being struck on the head by
on overhead bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Personal.

Mrs. William I. Gary has issued in
vitations to the wedding of her daughter,
Miss Martha Christian Gary, and Mr..
Walter U. Varney, which is to take
place on Wednesday evening, September
80, at the Metropolitan Baptist Church
in Washington.
Mr.. Arthur c. Davis and Miss Daisy
f. Nails will be married at 7 O'Clock
this evening at the residence of the
bride by Rev. DR.. Hunt.
Mr. Henry Schultz, who has recently
been indispOsed, has materially i'm
nroyed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
A Reduction in Price.

Today a bill was approved by the
Fire Wardens for fifty pounds OF an
article used by the two steam engines
for which it is said the city has paid one
dollar pound and now pays onl y thirty
five cents. This reduction does not
mean a sudden drop in price, but is the
resultof looking around by the Secretary
of the Fire Wardens and finding out
what can be done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Beaten by q Colored Woman.

A colored woman, who is evading the
police, assaulted two elderly white wo-
men in the northeastern section OF the
city on Monday, and beat one of them
numerically. The victims of the as
sault, it is said, gave the negress no
cause for the attack. They are two
well-known women, one being in a
measure dependent upon the care of the
other. In their younger days the sisters
were employed at the Mount Vernon
Cotton Factory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Stole His Satchel.

Mr.. c. P. Wood, of Washington,
was relieved of his satchel, continuing
clothing, &C., on a Southern Railway
train as it passed through this city on
its way to Washington at 9:l5 last
night. AS the train was approaching
the environs strange white man picked
up the satchel and walking rapidly to-
ward the door of the carand jumped off be-
fore any one could stop him. The police
were notified and they are endeavoring
to recover the property and identify the
thief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Big Guns Brighten Excur siOnists.

Complaint is made that the officers in
charge of the proving grounds at Indian
Head. Nd, practice with the big guns
while pleasure and other craft are so
near that the conclusion of the firing
causes damage to the boat property.
The steamer Harry Randall reports that
while drawing away from the proving
grounds day or two ago several big
guns we're discharged. The result was
that several windows on the boat were
shattered and the passengers badly
frightened. Complaints of this kind
were made several years ago and the
practice was discontinued. 1t has, how
ever, been resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Gtnmach Trnnhle.

az 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 boy Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. have
taken part of them and feel a great deal
better" If you have any trouble WIN
your stomach try 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, 1903-09-16
Woodward ( LOtlPDp.
10th, 18th & f StsN. w.
During the heated term the store will
close at o. clock; Saturday at l.
Continued Early
Fall Sale of
Housekeeping Supplies,
Upholstery Goods and
HOuSefurniShingS.

This sale includes Table and Toilet Linens,
Sheets, Pillow Slips, Blankets, Quilts Beds,
Mattresses, Portieres, Rugs, Window Shades,
Couch Covers, Upholstery Fabrics. China.
ware, Glassware Tinware, WoOdenware and
the various other requisites and helps for the
narlor hall dining room bqdrOom kitchen
and ali parts Of the house. The several de-
partments combine in offering great aggre-
CATION of merchandise at prices which are
extraordinarily low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16

COLLIDED WITH PRIVATE CAR. -
The private care OF Col. A. B. Andrews,
vice president of the Southern Railway
was run into by a Seaboard Air Line
engine at Acca station yesterday morn,
ing, at the junction ofthe Belt Line, and
Colonel Andrews, who was asleep in his
berth, was thrown violently against the
woodwork thereof and his head was quite
badly bruised Though much Jared
and painfully hurt, he was able go to
Richmond yesterday morning and at
tend to business affairs. Mr.. Miller,
Colonel Andrews private secretary, due
to the position in which he was lying
escaped injury, but Patterson, his stenog-
rapher, shared with his chief severe
shaking up. The accident was due to
misunderstanding of orders. Colonel
Andrews car was considerably damaged,
as was the tender of the locomotive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Still in Custody.

VIII Sims, alias Edgar Simmons
colored. arrested several weeks ago On
suspicion Of having murdered Freder-
lick Dahl, the Norwegian sailor, whose
body was found floating IN dock near
Fishtown. is still confined is the station
house. There has been no additional
evidence adduced against him, and
should nothing further be urgedh he Will
it is understood, be released at an early
lav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
ROYAL Street Sewer.

The building of the Royal street sewer
from Wilkes street to Fleischmann'
alley has been practically completed,
and only q catch basin or so and little
other minor work along the line is to be
done. Notwithstanding the difficulties
with which City Engineer Dunn has
had to contend since the work was com
menced it is understood that the cost OF
constructing the sewer will be well with
in the appropriation made by the City
GOuncil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Euworth League.

At the meeting last night of the EP-
worth League of Trinity NJ. E. Church
the following officers were elected Pres
ident, William Pierpoint; lst vice presl-
dent, Samuel Stokeley End vice presl'
dent, o. f. Baggett; 9rd vice president,
Robert T. Lucas 4th vice president,
Miss Mamie Shirley; treasurer, Mrs.
Herbert Ramey recording secretary,
Miss Daisy Pierpoint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Another Dry Goods Store.

Mr. NJ. Rosenfeld, who is to open
drv goods store at SIS King street Isaac
ScbIarz's old stand), is receiving addi-
t;ons 70 bis stock daily, and purposes
opening the same for public inspection
next Monday week. This is an old
established stand, and Mr.. ROsenield, be-
ing an enterprising merchant, should not
be long in securing large share OF pup
lie patronage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Cooler Weather.

The sultry weather of the past week
was followed during last night by a
change of the wind to the northwest,
and today conditions have been more
pleasant. 1t is generally admitted that
the late warm wave produced more dis
comfort than those at any time during the
late summer. The atmosphere had re-
NAMED in humid condition for about
a week, and the chan ge this morning
syas more comfortable to man and beast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
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 a never failing cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia and ali complaints affecting the
Glands or membranes Of the stomach or di-
gestiye tract. When you take kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure everything you eat tastes good,
and every biz Of the Rutriment 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, 1903-09-16
The Proposed Gates.

No further attempt has been made on
the part of the WashingtOn-Southern
Railway Company to erect gates at
Cameron and Henry, King and Henry,
and Cameron and Fayette streets. The
material for the gates arrived over a
week ago. 1t is not known what action
the company will take.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Accidents in Southern Yard.

Mr. Samuel Turner, while at work in
the Southern Railway yard this morning,
had his head seriously cut by a large
lump of coal falling from the tender OF
an engine upon him.
Mr.. Thomas Scanlon had his right
foot seriously mashed in the same yard
about the same time by part of a coupler
falling upon it. The injured men re-
ceived surgical attention from the COM
nanY's surgeon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Dainty China, Rich Cut Glass,
Artistic Lamps, Imported
Baskets and
Observation-Disclosures.

This September Sale of China, Glassware,
Baskets, Lamps and Housefurnishings en-
ables the modern hOusekeeper to obtain the
best standard makes of goods at the lowest
possible prices. And, handling, as we do,
only the best makes, and buying them direct
from the makers, enables us to always offer
the best possible values from the worlds best
factories
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16

LIQUOR MEN ELECT OFFICERS
After a two-days session, the Liquor
ID ,alers Association adjourned at Char
lottesville, yesterday evening, to meet
next year in Richmond. If a plan was
mapped out to actively participate IN the
fall elections to secure the ultimate de-
feat of the Mann bill, this must have
been done in committee. Officers for
the ensuing year were chosen as follows;
President, J. A. Lesner, Norfolk first vice
president, T. S. Fitz Gibbons, Norfolk;
second vice president, A. w. RossinI'
Richmond; secretary, J. S. Hancock,
Richmond; treasurer, l.. L. Lazarus
Lynchbufg; chairman executive com
mite, Z. r. Woodward, Roanoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
The Leeshurg Races.

The Leesburg races were commenced
soday and will be continued tomorrow:
The attendance at the opening was good
and a still larger crowd is expected to-
morrow. A number Of fine horses have
ksssa entered and the races today were
Kciting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Blue Danish
0pen-stOck Dinner Sets.

We have just received our first fall ship
ment of Blue Danish Open-stock Dinner
Ware, which makes dainty breakfast or
dinner set. We ofi~ the 100-piece Dinner
Sets at
$3.50 Each.
Or in single pieces at low prices.
Fifth hSor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For THIS sec
ton showers and cooler tonight ana lhurs-
Gay; fresh westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16

He FOUGHT NAT TURNER. Samuel
H. Marks died in Petersburg on Monday
night. Mr.. Marks was born in Prince
George county, March 6, 1908. He
was the oldest white resident Of Peters
burg and was said to be the oldest Odd
Fellow in the United States. In 1924,
when Marquis de Lafayette visited
Petersburg, Mr. Marks, then a boy, was
in line with the citizens on foot to do
honor to that noble hero. Mr.. Marks
was a member of the old Petersburg
Dragons and in 1880 took part with
his company in the Nat Turner insur-
rection He leaves two children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at $50 8. m. and sets
612 p. m. High water at $40 a. IA. ana
AZ n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
French China
Dinner Set Special.

We offer a lot Of new French China Dinner
Sets, made by one of the leading Limoges
potteries, daintly decorated in small pink
flower designs on a choice plain shape. These
sets come in the l0O-piece combination and
are offered at the special price Of
$500 Per Set.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
SAM PARKS FINED sam

"SAM" PARKS FINED $50.-"Sam"
Parks was fined $50 or an alternative of
serving Is days by the justices of the
Court of Special Sessions in New York
yesterday afternoon. He paid the fine.
Parks was to have been sentenced IN
the Court of Special Sessions in the
forenoon for having assaulted Walking
Delegate Patrick O'Neil of the Pas
terers' Union, who appeared in that
court, but sentence was postponed, so
that Justice Olmstead, who heard the
testimony in the case, could be present.
Parks appeared in court accompanied
by Joseph p. Eustace. ex-Magistrate
Brann, and Mr.. Kesselbach, as counsel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
OYSTERS AND LOBsTERs.

take great pleasure to inform my many
friends and the public in general that have
added to my oyster business HOLSTERS, which
| receive from the coast of Maine and MaSsa'
chusetts. HOLSTERS have never before been
sold in this market. | receive them daily
from Boston and can be seen at the corner Of
King and Royal streets and at my Oyster
House, S07 Prince street, am now prepared
to promptly fill all orders for Oysters or Lob
sters. Yours respectfully,
J. NJ. YOUNG, 800 Prince st.
aug26 Inns
PURE VINEGAR and SPICES for pick
ing for sale by J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
DIlllg Room.

Having remOdeled and enlarged my restau-
rant in Market alley, | am now prepared to
furnish meals at the shortest notice.
I have in conjunction with the restaurant
PRIVATE DINING ROOM, which will be
found very satisfactory to all customers. tn
cuisine will be unexcelled and the attention
prompt. This room will be open on Sundays
Those who wish to enjoy good meal with
quiet and pleasant surroundings will find this
dining room all that could be desired.
CHARLES II. ZIMMERMAN.
aug3l I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
Upholstery Goods.

Lace Curtains, Draperies, Hangngs, Wall
Coverings, Furniture Coverings, Portieres,
Brass and Iron Beds, Bedding, Mattresses,
Rugs, Window Shades, &c First quality
goods, Of standard makes, in the latest effects,
at attractiyelT low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-16
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours A. NJ. to Z. N
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
DRY GOODS.

66-inch extra fine quality Bleached Irish
Satin Damask soc value. Special TIC
price, yard
6s-inch extra fine quality Bleached Irish
Satin Damask; in seven new patterns this
would be good value at Sl.00. Spe- Zoe
cial price, yard. w
6S-inch extra qualitv Silver CT M
Bleached German Damask. Pc. yd pi'oO
Pinch extra fine quality Bleached Irish
Satin Damask. Special price, $40
afu........................-......
{ Napkins to match, doz........... ....... $50
72.inch extra fine quality Silver Bleached
German Satin Damask. At, per Ct 1S
.......................'.'.'''-''.
22rinch Napkins to match, doz,~,u.,., $500
Pinch extra fine quality Bleached Irish
Double Satin Damask. Per 81 SG
y
Napkins to match, doz~...~............ $3.50
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-03
PREPARATION OF WOOL.
Carelessness In This Work Entails
Loss of Several Million Doll
lars in Each Season.

The wool man may know how to sell
wool. He may even know the true
grades of wool and how to grow it.
Whether the wool man is composite
character, possessing the above knowl
edge or separate man in each of the
classes named, he should be reminded
of the fact that the wooden cloth MAX
er knows what is most desirable in
fiber; that is, whether it is of even
grade, whether it has a good tension
capacity, will felt evenly, or is not in
the bad company of a mere handful or
even a few straws of coarser fleece.
Even a trace or mohair in wool, for
instance, or wool in mohair. for that
matter, is disastrous, for it can only
be got out at the factory by extra cost
in sorting. This intrusion may be had
by packing one grade of wool in the
bags which formerly held another
grade. Cloth is frequently met with
which has a black hair or a lumpy
streak and the like. The wool which
produced this off-grade cloth or sec
onds loses to the seller as it doesto the
cid II VI aStulS i. 1ue WOOL SHdreF or
puiler should be most careful with his
tleeces, that they may be marketed at
the highest prices, and, hence, to the
best advantage. The production Of
wool in this country is about 400, OOO.-
900 pounds. A loss of one cent per
pound on it would mean $4,000, 900.
Carelessness entails greater loss
than one cent per pound. While the
wool seller is looking at the market in
the abstract, the wool buyer is looking
very closely at the fleece. The pro-
Queer could profit also by as close a
scrutiny of his product.-National
Pruyisioner.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-03
YOUNGEST CHAUFFEUR.

The world youngest chauffeur who
handles his own automobile is Baby
Hubert Ogden, son of Dore Ogden,
manager of the telegraph office at
Columbus. Ind. He is three wears
and n half old, is this youthful
Fourier, and although his father ac-
companies him on a bicycle when the
lad takes to the country roads.
Hubert has not had serious acci-
dent and handles the lever like a
veteran.
The power is supplied by one and
a half horsepower petrol motor
which is carried in front The vehicle
has live rear axle carrying the diff
ferental gear and a band brake.
This little auto is carried on 2O-inch
wheels and by forward pressure ON
the lever the young chauffeur can
regulate the speed. With his foot he
operates the brake.
1t was thought until recently that
six-year-old Bond, of Bristol. Eng
land, was the youngest automobile
operator in the world.