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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Wants an EXPLANATION.

Mr. N. S. Greenaway, deputy clerk Of
the Corporation Court Of this city, yes
terday received a letter from the mother
of Miss Kate Pugh, the young lady who
on Tuesday night last became the bride
of Mr.. Benjamin Franklin, of Baltimore,
asking for an explanation of the affair
and stating that the groom is only six
teen years of age Mr.. Greenaway re-
piled to the letter, stating that the age
of the groom, who did not appear at the
clerks office, was given as twenty-three
wears and that of the bride as twenty.
The young man who accompanied Miss
Pugh stated that she was an orphan and
that he was her guardian. Rev. Mr..
LETTERS, who is said to have performed
the ceremony, is at Eagle Rock in at
tendance upon the Virginia Conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
LOCAL RREVITIEs,

The Southern Railway has ordered new
tower put in at Bull Run.
Attention is directed to the advertisement
of sale of furniture at 516 King street, to-
morrow.
Mrs. Sarah f. Tubman, widow Of Benjamin
d. Tubman, died at her home in Pamunkey'
Nd, yesterday.
Wallace & Allen are engaged in placing
granolithic pavement at the northeast corner
of King and Henry streets.
Hecht & Co., of Washington, have donated
handsome lamp TO Mrs. Charles zimmerman
for the benefit Of the Red Mems fair.
The baseball nine of the Episcopal High
School will play game Of ball with team
from the Maryland Agricultural College to-
morrow.
There was another frost last night-heavier
than that of the previous night. The truckmen
say that so far fruit trees have suffered no
material damage.
Attention is directed to Miss Annie Hurdle s
announcement of the opening Of spring
millinery. All the new styles will be found
in her assortment.
A number of Masons of this city attended
the meeting of the National Lodge in Wash
ington last night. They report having spent
the evening in a very pleasant manner.
Mr.. r. F. Knox, auctioneer, will offer
for sale tomorrow in front of the City Hail. on
Royal street, two brick dwellings and lots OF
ground on Royal street, between Cameron
and Queen.
Several persons, white and colored, were
before the Mayor this morning charged with
misdemeanors. Some had small fines imposed
on them and others forfeited their collateral
by failing to appear.
A little boy named Arnold strayed from his
home, Gil King street. this morning and was
unable to find his way back. Officer Griffin S
attention was directed to the little one and he
retained him to his home.
About week ago Edward Groves, colored,
in the employ of Mr.. George w. Pettey, Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department, fell in the
latter's stable and sustained compound frac-
ture of one of his legs. He was removed to
the Alexandria Hospital, where yesterday 1t
was found necessary to amputate the limb.
The operation was performed by Drs. Snow
den, Smith and Purvis
Mr.. Jacob Brill today receiN ed from Nor
folk supply of fine crabs and will have a
crab feast at his restaurant, at the foot OF
King street, tonight.
The first spring lamb Of the season will be
for sale in market tomorrow by Mr.. ..
Baggett He will also have fine supply of
other fresh meats.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have in market to-
morrow roe shad, rock and perch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Will Sue the CITY.

Cuvillier & Co., who claim that the
city should pay them between 81, 600
and "a, 900 in addition to the sum for
which they contracted to repave King
street, have announced their intention
to enter suit against the city for that
amount. On the 10th instant, it will be
remembered, they sent communication
to Council in which they alleged that
they had been deferred for some time
from completing the work Of repaving
from causes not their own, and that in
consequence they had not only been un-
able to realize any profit upon their
labor but had been subjected to unneces-
sary delay by which they had lost con-
siderable money. The communication
was referred to the joint committees on
claims and streets, and on Tuesday
night last these committees reported adj
versely on the claim. Hence the pro-
posed suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Attemnt to Enter a Store.

About II O. clock last nightan attempt
was made by some person or persons to
enter Mr.. T. f. Burroughs store on the
southeast corner of Patrick and Franklin
streets. Holes were bored in the door
on the Patrick street side in attempts to
get to the bolt in order to slide it back,
but the bit encountered an iron bar
and broke off. Other bOrings were made
and a piece of the door was removed,
but it was still impossible to reach the
fastenings. At this juncture the would
be housebreakers must have been
frightened away. Later Officer Young
visited the place and he is endeavorlng
to identify the party or parties who
caused the damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Obstructions on King Street.

Mayor Simpson is enforcing the law
forbidding the placing of signs, racks,
&c.. on payements on King street.
This ordinance was intended TO break up
the practice of planting sign posts near
curbstones and the placing of benches,
racks, or anything on the sidewalks
which would in any way prove an
obstruction. The law was passed many
wears ago, but for a long time seems to
have been more honOred in the breach
than in the observance. There has,
however, of late been a steady encroach-
ment upon the part of some storekeepers
until the Mayor has found it necessary
10 enforce the ordinance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Pleasant Entertainment.

Miss Missouri Zimmerman handsome
ly entertained large number of her
friends at her home, sos Prince street,
last night, Various kinds of games
were INDUCED in until about half-past
eleven o'clock when the party adjourned
to the dining room where there was a
very handsomely spread table. At a
late hour the visitors left for their homes,
all profuse in expressions of the delight
full evening they had experienced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Death of a Former Alexandrian.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Weaver, widow
of Mr.. William Weaver, died yesterday
morning at the home of her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Charles Weaver, in Baltimore.
Mrs. Weaver, who had been making her
home for the past few years with her
daughter, Mrs. Grayson Unruh, in New
York city, went to Baltimore on business
three weeks ago. Last Wednesday she
was stricken with apoplexy, and died
Yesterday. She was native OF Alex
andria. and her maiden name was
Williams. She was related to the Tyler
and Monroe families of her native State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Proceedings Continued.

Today was the time fixed for hear
ing before U. S. Commissioner Fowler
in the matter of condemnation proceed
ings to acquire land in Fairfax county,
near Fort Hunt, for the enlargement Il
the grounds of that fort. U. S. District
Attorney Lewis came here from Rich
mond and some of the commissioners
appointed to view and condemn the land
were present, but as Others interested in
the matter were compelled to be IN
Washington today, further proceedings
were continued until nine o'clock next
Tuesday morning. The proceedings will
continue about three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Accident to a Lady.

Mrs. James Wood was the victim of a
serious accident at her home on Fayette
street, near Duke, Wednesday night
Mrs. Wood was in the act of descending
a staircase when she tripped and fell.
She rolled down the entire fight and was
so seriously hurt that when picked up
she was unconscious. DIR. Smith was
called in and he found that she had been
seriously injured on the head and neck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Funeral.

The remains of the late John Lally
arrived here this morning at eleven
O'clock and were inferred in st. Mary s
cemetery. The services proper had been
conducted in st. Dominic's Church,
Washington, and the final commitment
was performed by Rev. Fathers Cutler
and Kelly, of st. Mary's Church, and
Rev. Father Kent, of st. Dominic s. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Thomas Hoy,
M. Igo, John Harlow, P. F. German,
Edward Hughes and Edward Quinn A
large number of friends and acqlaintan'
ces of the deceased attended the funeral
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
The Fishery.

The mild weather is augmenting the
catch of fish. and while the receipts at
Fishtown are still limited, numbers OF
vessels are passing pthe river to Wash,
ington. Prices are still firm. Roe shad
are bringing As a SOC. a piece and her
ring from 50 per thousand. Bunch
fish are scarce and high. Most of the
big seines on the river are in the water
now, and occasionally fair catches OF
herring are made. The immense seine
at the Waller shore at Whitewater, one
of the largest on the river, will be cast
next week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases ola cold,
deep-seated on the lungs, causing pneumonia,
is that of Mrs. Gertrude f. Fenner, Marion.
Ind, who was entirely cured by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. She says: 1.-THE
coughing and straining so weakened me that
ran down in weight from las to ~ pounds;
| tried a number Of remedies to no avail until
| used One Minute Cough Cure. -Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely
of the cough, strengthened my lungs and re:
stored me to my normal weight, health and
strength" Z. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Thief in a House.

A thief entered the residence of Mr..
7. w. Gaines, 800 south Patrick street,
last night, and stole pair of trousers
and q small sum of money. No one In
the house was disturbed by the nocturnal
intruder and the first ;ntimation OF his
visit was when Mr.. Gaines started to
put on his clothes this morning and
found his pantaloons we're gone. There
is no clue to the thief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Alexandria Lodge of Ellks.

There was a well-attended meeting OF
Alexandria Lodge, No. 1853, B. T. 0. OF
Flks, at their hall last night. Several
applications of prominent citizens for
membership were received. The follow
inc oficere were elected: Exalted Ruler,
Jacob Brill; Esteemed Loyal Knight,
w. P. H. Kelly; Esteemed Leading
Knight, J. NJ. Hill ; Esteemed Lectur-
ing Knight, Geo. T. Cation ; Treasurer,
Louis E. Shuman jr.; Secretary, David
RObey Trustee, Fora Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Boys New
Spring Clothes.

New Shirt Blouses, Numbered or I'M
Numbered in percales and madras also a
fine line of plain white madras sizes to l6.
SOC, Zoe, $1.O0, $1.25 and $1.50 each.
Navy Blue and Black Suits of serges and
unfinished worsteds; sizes 10 to 20.
$40 and $3.50 each.
We are showing our new superb line of
Washable Blouse Sailor Suits, including
Peter Thompson" Regatta, Regulation,
Russian and West Point styles
$l.00 to 81. so each.
Many other suits from 500 to 5000 in
Norfolks, Sailors, and Two and Three-piece
styles.
Third foor-Tenth street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
River Notes.

The Nomini wharf property, in West
moreland county, was purchased few
day ago by syndicate, and is to be made
one OF the busy points on the river. A
large vegetable canning factory is in
process of erection. and will be in opera
ton this summer. The new plant will
give employment to large number OF
hands.
The tugbOat George W. Pride lett here
this morning for Baltimore where she
will receive a new boiler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Girls and
Kisses Clothing.
New Spring Sailor Suits.

New Atwood Cheviot Serg ailor Dresses;
sizes to II.
s., Sc, 1915 and $50.
Also Peter Thompson" Sailor Suits of
elegant quality all-woOl heavy serge made
full regulation style with cheyrons, &c, sizes
10 and IS years.
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 each.
Atwood Refers, splendid quality of blue
cheviot, made in a box jacket style; sizes to
II.
500 each.
Girls Spring Refers, in tan coverts triple
shoulder cape with deep stitched band down
center Of back, which also forms the trimming
for the collar, cuffs and front; sizes 5 to a.
1915 each.
Misses Refers, made with the new ripple
back and shoulder cape full puff sleeves I;
silk cord ornaments sizes IA and l6.
$40 each.
Third floor, New building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
Personal.

Mrs. L. s. Hanckel and Miss Ida Hanckei
have returned 10 their home. in Charlottes-
willie. from visit to friends in Alexandria.
Rev. ]. Fred Peake, who served as assistant
plstor of Fairfax Circuit NJ. +. Church
South. the present conference year, has ac-
cepted position in Front Royal Academy
the Baltimore Conference school for boys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of n Well Known
Chicago Physician.

chicago PhysICIaH'
l use and prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands of the most unpro-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, NJ.
D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-FOr TINS sec
ton fair tonight. Saturday increasing elouu
mess light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

The local option election at Charlottesville,
Va, yesterday resulted in a victory for the
"wets," their majority being Ill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
County Court.

Judge j. NJ. Love presiding.1
Com. VS.. Reason johnson, charged with
unlawful cutting and stabbing jury and case
in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

Archie wilkins. the man arrested in this
city "Wednesday night charged with deserving
his wife and children at the ferry wharf, was
reles sed yesterday, he and his family having
been provided for by gentleman i'm Fairfax
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

The main building of the Whitehall Sewer
Pipe Works, and stone ware factory at
Whitehall, Ills, burned yesterday. The loss
is estimated at 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s. Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to 6 p. NJ.
Open Saturdays till 8 o'clock.
Notable
Bargains.

Broken prices on many lines of season.
able merchandise for one day only.
About 50 dozen Women's Wash Waists, all
sizes; new spring styles; go on sale To-Day
at the very special price for one day SttC
Ot........,....... ...ss'''''''''"
20 pieces crisp wiry Wolfe, in navy and
marine blue, guaranteed strictly all wool
EXTRA fine quality; scarcely distnguishable
from the costly imported Voiles, full A SSr
inches wide. 75c values for one day at Wv
30 pieces 52-inch Atwood Royal Venetian
Cloth, in tan, mode, gray, green, blue,
brown, red and black, Sl.19 quality 2QC
for one day...... ........'. '''.'''''''
Boys Vestee Suits, in fancy cashmere and
navy blue cheviot; some navy blue sergei !;
Position cut; stylish vests d nobby suit for
boy from 3 to lOyears. GOOD s val, Say
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at $3.50 a. M. and sets
6:e5 D. N. High water at 7:OS a. H. anu
7.26 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

Contractor Crawford, Of Washington, Il
laying concrete flooring in the new bottling
house of the Portner Brewing Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

New PRUNES andAPRIC0TS for sale by
]. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

NO. IFAT MACKEREL for sale by
&c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

New NAVY BEANS, choice, just received
hr 7. C.. MTLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

6 Cases CEREO MALTA just received for
sale at 1Oc package, regular 15c goods:
g. MILBIIRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-27

CHOICE MACKEREL for sale by
]. c. MILBURN.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

the passage OF such a rule had been I'M
wise, as such special legislation always Is.
II don't know Of any one among tho
clergy or laity who favors the rule bar
ring dancing and theatergoing." said Mr..
J. Edgar Leaycraft, president Of the Meth
odist Social Union. Tt has done and 10
doing incalculable harm to the church. It
hinders US with our work among the
young people. Any such sweeping con-
domination without regard to time or
place cannot nelp but be bad In It's effect
believe that the General Conference next
May will relieve us Of such an unfortu-
nate provision in our Book Of Discipline.
It is dead letter now. No one ever Heard
Of q church member being disciplined for
the infractiou Of the rule"
There ID no doubt that there Is great
dissatisfaction with the amusement para
graph" said Mr.. Frank Moss, also an Of
fcer of the Methodist Social Union. "a
very large number Of persons in the Meth
odist Church feel that legislation Of that
kind Is extremely unwise, and the sooner
we are rid Of It the better. Why, accord
ing to that rule. young folks can't dance
in their own homes or a father with his
own daughter without making themselves
liable to discipline. have no doubc the
conference will deal with It as It de-
serves"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

holdover without opium-the longest time
in years. Wild eyes and nervous fingers
tell the story-a family made wretched-
once strong arms and an active brain
grown useless-another patient for the
City Hospital and afterwards the Poor
house. Somewhere, sometime, nurse waS
careless. Somewhere. sometime. one or n
dozen druggists disobeyed the law.
A foreigner. old and bent. next mounts
the witness stand obstructing the side
walk is the charge He begins to talk In
an unintelligible tongue.
"Of what nationality are your asks
Prosecuting Attorney Noonan.
Bohemian"
without change Of tone or countenance
the Prosecuting Attorney turns to the
row of newspaper men sitting at the left
Of the witness stand:
viii one of you kindly act as inter-
preter?"
A TYPICAL CASE.
The next case is a typical one-"drunk
on the street. The defendant is an old
woman. In broken tones she pleads mot
guilty" while the swollen. emaciated face
and shaking limbs tell the tale Of last
nights debauchery. A curse follows the
Judges sentence-s10. The old woman
stumbles and would fall as she steps down
from the stand. but the Judge has has
tily left the bench and is gently helping
her down. The curse has gone unno-,
ticed He sees only the gray hairs and
the pity of 1t!
A masher case and a couple Of wife
beaters', make up the remainder Of the
docket.
1.-THE docket Ii closed. your Honor" an
nounces the Prosecuting Attorney.
/ "Oyez, Oyer, the Honorable Second Dis
/ trict Court Is now adjourned until to-
Z morrow morning at o'clock the mar
shall calls in laundering tones.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

look at the matter with different eyes.
They must do SO with their differing con-
ditions. trust. however, that the action
OF the conference will be in favor Of re-
pealing the amendment"
The Reverend Louis a. Banks, Of Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church. in West One
Hundred and Fourth street, said Of the
amusement paragraph: TT. ought never
to have been passed, and I think there
is general sentiment among Methodists
that the mischief ought to be undone.
That feeling has been prevalent for long
time, but as soon az relief is suggested 18th. the
odlsts are going to let down the bars.
and the timid say. oh. no: we cannot 60
back on our principles; we'd better let 1t
alone
how. Dancing might be wrong under cer-
tain conditions, OF course, yet q skating
great deal worse. yet dancing would be
under the ban and there would be no law
to reach the evils Of the skating rink. You
can't legisiate for that sort of thing"
The Reverend G. p. Eckman Of st.
Paul's Church, West End avenue. was un-
willing to express his sentiments on the
merits or evils of the prohibited amuse-
ments, but expressed his conviction that
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

al, as changing the form Of the Wesleyan
rules and prohibiting forms Of conduct not
prohibited by the New Testament.
Doctor McMullen believes 1t would re-
neve the church Of an incubus from which
It has greatly suffered II the rule were re-
scinded. TT will not mark change OF
sentiment, only q change Of method he
asserted. Because I think that there
should be no such definite rule It does
not follow that approve of these forms
Of diversion. They sohuld. however, be
made q matter Of the individual con-
science to decide. The attitude Of the
Methodist Church In these matters Is not
very different from that Of other Protes-
"Tne bishops OF the Episcopal Church
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

that we disapprove of as radically as the
Methodists have done. regard 1t as I'M
Protestant to abrogate the right OF the
individual conscience to pass on these mat
ters. The rule has been most unfortunate
for our church.
TT was believed at the time of its pas
sage that the church was Threatened with
worldiness. There was an attempt to
guard against 1t, but 1t hes kept out Of
the church some Of the best timber. young
people Of Methodist ancestry and tradition
who were so conscientious that they would
not subscribe to q rule they could not
keep, and who did not feel that they could
keep such rule as the one prescribing
amusements in that specific fashion. Nat
urally the cities and the rural communities
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27
It Is 8 O'clock.

II Is o CiUCh.
Judge Pollard Is CHANGING over his dock
ct to see what the morning viii bring
forth.
The Prosecuting Attorney is Indifferent
~ surveying the motley throng before
him. There are many familiar faces
the Police Court like the church. has It's
regulars"
The blue-coated. bebuttoned policemen
are lined up on the two front benches.
The marshals are in their places. The
Second District Police Court has opened
for its daily grind.
The first case is called. A dozen boys
are charged with crap shooting" The
evidence Is brief and conclusive, sentence
is passed-and the grind Is wen under
way. ------------ 49, --.s--- -
Half dozen plain drunks," disturb
ance Of the peace cases and ciothesline,
fights come next It is all very tedious
and very petty. One wonders how. the
Judge can be always petient-a1ways Just
Finally the tedious grind Is relieved by
a humorous incident. A negro is called
on the stand charged with begging on the
streets. He proves to be old and sight
less. -
Where is your homer asks Prosecut-
ing attorney Edward A. Noonan.
II lives at Sedalia."
why did you come here-haye you no
people to care for you there?'
Yes, sab. Use got folks. yo' Honor, but
! come here fob de Worlds Fair"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-27

FOR the Worlds Fair9 why. you can't
see the Fair
mo, your Honor: Use blind-stone blind:
but come here TO de Worlds Fair. I
come here spectin' II would come or in
1903, but it amt never come of yet, an
Use gwineI to stay here till It DO come or
yes. sab. Fsc ,gwtne to see dat Fair If I
has to stay in the WorkhousA de whole
timef, ,,.-..e
The laugh has scarcely subsidized before
another case is called-the first of eight or
ten Of its kind. A young woman is charged
with wandering oh, the pity Of 1t!