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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
The Deadly Toy Pistol.

There was murmuring ON the part OF
some persons as Christmas Day grew
near because the Mayor had interdcted
the firing Of pistols, guns, cannoncrack-
ers, dynamite crackers, toy cannons,
&C., within the city limits, and had al
lowed only innocent powdercrackers o.
,by-gone days TO be used. The move
ment met with the hearty appreciation
of large majority of our people, not
ONLY OF those who had been annoyed by
the bedlam such contrivances produce,
but h. Others who always dread acct
dents to boys during the Christmas sea-
son II is believed that in few year
time all will 'ssent to the new order OF
THINGS rs the esideDts of other cities
have done in re. cent years. The toy
pistol is another t'angerous Plaything
which should never ha ve been tolerated
According to the laws of this city IL Is
misdemeanor to sell it "l'nih iIe
corporate limits, but, like TIL regard
ing the sale of powdercracke.% u Is
never enforced. Now that four Jlitis
boys have died from lockjaw in Nor 'oiK
by injuries received from toy pistols NJ
Christmas Day it is time the authorities
here were enforcing the law against
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Fined for Assaulting His Wife.

A white man, who has occasionally
caused his wife tomake complaint against
him, was before the mayor again this
morning charged with cruel assault, the
effects of which we're visible on her face.
The evidence was conclusive, although
the accused in his defence, said he
showed her which caused her to fall and
strike her head. He went on in a ram
bling manner to say he had brought
money home and given il to his wife up
to the time he got on his last spree. The
mayor told him all that was irrelevant;
if he gave her several hundred dollars a
week that would form no basis on which
to assault her. The defendant was fined
$40, and in default of payment was lock-
ed M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
CLOSE of the Holiday Season.

The festivities of last night virtually
closed the holiday season of l9O2-l903.
There were no large gatherings of the
members of the city associations, but in
private houses small companies met to ex-
tend good wishes for each others welfare
during the present year. As is usual,
when the curtain drops on the holiday
season there is visible lull in business
and short-lived tranquility seems to
peryade everything. In few days,
however, the lethargy will have been
shaken off and normal conditions will
follow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
cameron Run Hounds.

December Both hounds met for the
last time during 1902 at ] p. m. at
Rayepsworth. On account of the con-
dition of the ground for the past week
none save the master on ST. Vincent,
the whips on Firebrand and Scatter
cash. and Mr.. Chas. r. Hoof, jr., on
green one turned out The going was
much better than expected and some
good galloping was had when the hounds
could make out the line, which was
covered in most places by fresh fall of
snow and sleet. Nine couples of the
new English hounds were out and
worked well and should give good sport
the rest OF the season. Several covers
were drawn but with no success and
hounds were whipped off on account OF
darkness.
New Years Day, the fixture being on
the card for Fort Myer, nine couples of
hounds trotted merrily into the army
post promptly at IL a. M, the hunt SER
wants mounted on gray horses, adding
quite a tinge of color to the scene; the
weather balmy and springlike, every
thing betokening an ideal hunting day.
Quite number drove to the meet, among
whom were Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID. Nourse
and the Misses Hume. After the usual
fifteen minutes grace, the master sounded
the horn and the hounds moved of, TAX
ing the road past the Alexandria county
court house and logged to Chester Brook.
Hounds were cast here and, finding I'M
mediately, dropped their noses and went
off at a great pace, taking a line through
some of the most beautiful country IN
the State, nine miles as the crow flies,
with but one check. Grass fields, good
gallopiug, clean outstanding post and
rail and board fences, now and then an
in and out. and glorious weather is the
record of the best day this season. The
finish was above West Falls Church,
near the Leesburg turnpike.
Those who were on equal terms with
the hounds were Mr.. Charles r. Hoof,
il. ON his new hunter Montrose, who
proved himself to be grand fencer
Mr.. CORTLAND Smith, the M. OF d., on
Chappie Lee, and the whips, Epps and
Goings, on the The Lamb and Sea Gull.
Mrs. CORTLAND Smith on Barrister was
well up at the finish, as was also MIR.
Rust, on a green chestnut, and MIR. ..
III. p. johnson on Martha Boiling, who,
notwithstanding that the mare pulled
him numerically, rode very straight and
with rare judgment. The next meet will
be Tuesday, January 6, at Carlin Springs,
at 2 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Fined Fifty Dollars.

Clarence Anderson, the colored youth
who shot Henry Stevens, also colored,
in a saloon in the northwestern part of
this city few weeks ago, since which
time he had been fugiture from justice,
surrendered himself to the police We'd
nesday night. He was brought before
the Mayor this morning and fined $50.
In default of payment he was sent to
Jail subje to the chain gang. The evil
dence was to the effect that the shoot
ing was unprovoked Anderson pretended
it was accidental. Stevens wound was
superficial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Birthday Party.

On last evening the home OF MT and
Mrs Andrew Sullivan was the scene OF
pretty birthday party, the occasion
beipp the celebration of the eighteenth
birthday of Miss Sadye Sullivan, the
Youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Sullivan. At late hour the
young people adjourned 10 their homes
wishing each other many happy returns
of the New Year. Among those pres
ent were Miss Rena Speak and Mr..
Harry Porch, of Washington; Miss
Laura and Mr.. Jno. Lescallett, of
Seabrook, Nd; Mr.. Harry johnson, of
Altoona, Pa, and Mr.. Jos. Truitt, of
GEORGIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
A Ripe Old Age.

Capt. A. j. Fair, who recently went
on ayisit to the neighborhood of Harper's
Ferry, was introduced to Mr.. Chris.
Smith, who at one time lived in Alex
andria. In the early fifties he was en-
ployed in Smith & Perkins's Locomotive
Works at the foot of Wolfe street, and
one of his duties was to test the engines
constructed at the works and see they
were in working order before being
turned over to the railroad companies.
AIR. Smith is SO years old, but moves
around with apparently no difficulty.
He is remembered by many old Alex
andrians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
COUGHS AND CotDs IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of Well Known
Chicago Physician.

| use and prescribe Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy for almost ali 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 Il. Melendy, NJ.
D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Change in the Weather.

The fair and mild weather which
marked the advent of the New Year was
of short duration, and today has been
rainy and disagreeable. The weather
wise noted the heavy frosts of the past
few days and shook their heads ominously
while others of the same school described
"mackerel tails" in the western skies
late yesterday evening. During the
night cloudy conditions set in, and this
morning the murky atmosphere and fog
on the river was followed later by rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
TELEGRAPHiC BREvITIEs


Burglars blew open the safe in Saun-
ders Bros store at lola, Tex, last night,
and stole 800. The building was badly
wrecked.
Thomas Dunn, colored, was hanged
this morning in st Louis, Mo-, for the
murder of Peter Jackson, another negro,
last October
Burglars blew open with dynamite the
safe of the post Office at Roslindale,
Mass, this morning, and got away with
$500 worth Of stamps, and about $500
in cash.
Fire early this morning completely
Quilted the broom shop inside he. walls
of the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus.
The 1000 prisoners were kept locked in
their cells and stampede was prevented.
The loss was small.
Mystery surrounds the death of Miss
Fidelia Brewster, 81 Wellsboro, Tioga,
county, Pa. Her mangled remains were
found about 7 o'clock Thursday night,
near the North Avenue bridge, Baltimore,
on the Pennsylvania Railroad track, by
track walker. 1t is thought she met
death by jumping from the train.
Yesterday two negroes while cutting wood
lust north of R0sedale, Miss, discovered the
body of Rosa Black. She had pistol wound
through her head. The girl disappeared
from Rosedale about three weeks ago, and was
last seen with viii Hines, also colored,
who while resisting arrest was shot and killed
by a posse.
A dispatch from Guthrie, O. T., announces
the death there last night of n. T. Daniels,
aged 80, Ex-Governor of the territory. He
had been q noted character in politics in the
territory also in Minnesota and Illinois. He
made the run into Oklahoma in 1889, and
secured a claim.
Running into n trolley car while coasting
at noon at Reading, Pa, today, Fred and
William Frantz, brothers, aged nine and six
respectively. received serious and, in the
case of the latter, perhaps fatal injuries. The
accident occurred on a steep hill.
At o'clock this morning burglar broke
the plate glass window in the jewelry sto G
of j. III. lehman, at Cleveland, o., and stole
5000 worth of diamonds from tray.
Thomas Wommack, planter of East Baton
Rouge parish, La, says he has discovered
process for making sugar which promises to
revolutionize the industry.
Mollie Atchinson, the largest woman in
southern Illinois, died at Ina, yesterday
morning. She was 20 years old and weighed
$40 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
DIR. Mclean to Be Expelled.

The subcommittee of the House COM
mittee on privileges and elections will
meet next Tuesday and formulate re-
port to the full committee in the case OF
DR.. E. p. Mclean, the member from
Mecklenburg. who has SO far declined to
take the oath. 1t is certain that the
majority of the subcommittee will recon-
mend the expulsion of DR.. Mclean;
This report will be ratified and confirmed
by the full committee. A writ OF cleo
ton will be then issued to fill the vacancy
from Mecklenburg. = Richmond Dis
patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Deaths and Funerals.

Lola, the 1S-year-old daughter of DR..
S. 7. and Mrs. F. Ashton, died at the
home of her parents at Ballston, Alexan-
dria county, Wednesday night. Her re-
mains were inferred in Mount Olivet
Cemetery today.
The funeral of the late Mrs. j. r.
Brown, who died at her home near Ivy
Hill Cemetery early Wednesday morn
ing, took place this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Ferdinand Patton was before the mayor
again this morning charged with being
drunk in the street. He was sent on for
twenty days.
Two men were arrested yesterday
charged with fighting in front of First
ward saloon the previous day. One left
So collateral for his appearance this
morning. He failed to answer when the
case was called and forfeited his col
lateral. The other was dismissed.
Alderman Theophilus Ballenger held the
luc'ky number (lS4) which won the hand
some' dollbaby at the drawing at Mr.. b. b.
smith g store last night. The winners grand
dangbter short time later incorporated the
doll among her other holiday presents.
The meetin. rs of the Mechanics Building
A ssoc;at;one 10 have been held last night
were adjourned fo.- want Of quorums.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
the stomach and digestive organs.
Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach
Troubles. and makes rich. red blood, health
and strength. Kodol rebuilds wornout It's
sues. purifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, Of w. Va,
saws: have used a number of bottles Of ko-
dol and have found it to be very effective
and. indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. recommend il to my friends. f.
s. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Will Sell if Advertised.

The proprietor of several breakfast
foods has made a success of each by adj
vertising extensively in the newspapers.
As a result of his vast experience he
says: "Any food or any other article
which people can use will sell well adj
yertised in the newspapers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
PERSONAL.

Mr.. J. w. Carr and family now of
Bristow, will spend the winter at their
old home, No. Sl2 south Washington
street, this city.
Miss Edna Reed is in Baltimore visiting
Rev. Mr.. Registers daughter.
Mr.. W. b. Smoot handsomely entertained
number of his friends last night at his home
on Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
SEVERELY Burned,

John, the little son of Mr.. ]. I.
Sweeney, was seriously burned yester-
day while engaged in firing a toy
cannon. Doctor Jones subsequently
rendered the necessary surgical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02

Began today, the second.
Almost everything is entirely
new and we have taken the
most particular pains that it
shall be just as good as we can
make it.
Our buyers have searched
America, England, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Bel
GUM for the goods that make
up this January Sale. The
goods include
Muslin Underwear,
Muslin Bed Clothing,
Muslin, by piece or yard /;
Household Linens of every sort,
Lace and Muslin Curtains,
White Enamel Beds,
Blankets and Quilts.
Handkerchiefs,
Embroideries,
Mems Furnishing Goods,
Stationery, both social aud business,
China and Glassware,
Bric-a-Brac.
A collection of practical,
useful, everyday requirements
representing values that are ex-
traordinary and unusual
brought together for this occa-
sion. Prices are special low
er than usual in most cases
but not all-marked on such
basis as only our great pur-
chasing facilities and outlet
make possible.
We call this "The White
Sale" because White Gar
ment and White Textiles sup
ply the principal item of mer-
chandise especially offered.
White dominates the store. 1t
will be in evidence everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Opera House.

Another appreciative audience greeted
the efforts of the Erwood Stock Company
last night The show was good in every
particular. The specialties are far above
the average and seem to please.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Jan. 2-The stock market
opened strong and active. After ten minutes
the market showed a reactionary tendency on
profit taking but exhibited a disposition to
recover after slight recession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:27 a. IA. and seIs
4:54 p. m. High water at 1924 q. M anu
1O.37 D. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02

WEATHER PRoBABnITIEs.-For tnis 80 -
ton rain and warmer tonight SATURDAY id,.,
followed by fair in the afternoon or q. nisns
fresh east TO southeast winds, becoming oiisA'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02

Berthe subscription of those IN ar,
rears to the Gazette will be discontinued
from this date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Household Goods.

Applique Pillow Shams, 49c to 500.
Applique Scarfs, 29c 10 $l.9S.
Lace Curtains, Portieres and Table Covers,
all prices.
Knotted Fringed Towels, 25c.
Table Linens, 25c TO $50 yard.
Dinner Napkins, large size, SOC to $500.
Tea Napkins. soc, Zoe, 100 and $f.25.
lIemstitched Table Cloth and Napkins to
match. set, $40.
Ladies' and Gents Umbrellas CSC to $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Ladies' Wear.

Nice line of Fascinators, 25c and Soc
Ladies' Fulton Flannel Skirts, 25c.
Knitted Skirts, SOC and $l.00.
Childrcn's Underwear. 121c to Gee.
ladies Underwear, 25c to s1.00.
ladies' Flannelette Waists, 49c.
Ladies' Silk Waists light colors.
Pink, Blue, White and Crimson, 1869
Black Silk Waists, $3.49.
ladies' Aprons, 25c and 49c.
Ladies' Postillion Ties and Collars, 25c
and up.
Windsor Ties, 25c.
Ladies' Black Ruffs, 9sc and up.
Large consignment of samples of Fur Neck
wear and Muffs. Martin, Sable, Isabella,
Opossum and other grades
Cbildrens and Misses Sets, Muff and Neck
pieces, Zoe to 500.
Chatclaines and Pocketbooks, 25c to S1.49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02

THIS BARGAIN is A PEAcH.-Califor-
MA Lemon-C Cling Peaches, only l5c per can.
WIN. p. WOQLLS & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Circumstance. Alter Cases.

Anxious Daughter-Mother, did papa
have his salary increased when he was
married?
Mother-No, my child.
Anxious Daughter-I don't suppose
he had any money saved up, had he?
Mother-Not a penny. He spent all
he earned.
Anxious Daughter-Did you get along
comfortably?
Mother-We were very happy.
Anxious Daughter-Well, you know,
George hasn't been able to save pen
ny, but
Mother-Now, Maria, If that poverty
stricken fellow dares to show his face
here again I'll get your father TO turn
him out!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
NOTICE.

NUIICE.
Alexandria. Va, Jan. 1, 1908.
have this day associated my SOB, WIN. C.
II. WILDT, with me in the iewelry and OPP
teal business. The name of the firm will be
II. ". WfLDT & son. Thanking my friends
and the public in general for the very liberal
patronage bestowed upon me during the thirty
years have conducted the jcwelry business
here | solicit continuance Of the same for
the new firm, endeavoring to merit il as /
have tried in the past by fair and honest deal
ing and furnishing only first class work,
jani HENRY w. WILDT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh& Bro,
washington's FavOrite Store.
Business Hours 8 A. NJ. to $50 P. NJ.
Open Saturdays till o'clock.
SPECIALS.

We have gathered bargains OF the
rarest kind for this first special Friday
Sale of the New Year. Only few can
be mentioned here.
III Full-size White Wool Blanket, close IN
weave--full weight long nap--blue, red ana 10
pink borders, wide silk binding. SO
value, special for this first sale Of $40
tbe wear. ...... ......... V%'<|
Priestley's Fine Black Atwood Canvas
Etamine--fancy weave-very stylish-an ex-
cellent. durable fabric, Al inches wide.
81 qualities, special for this first sale &c
OF the year ....... -...... $1,000.
Extra Heavy Shell and Amber Neck,
Side and Pompadour Combs selling at Csc.
and 9Sc. regularly. For this first sale 1.1r
oil the year....".......... ..............s.'.....
Mems Mocha and Kid Gloves, in tan and
gray, selling at $l.25 regularly. For zoe
this first sale Of the year..--.".~...""
Women's Fine Black Heavyweight Cot
ton Hose--high spliced heel-double toe
warranted fast color, 25c. values, spe- Or
cial for this first sale of the year.........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02

Bjones-And you say Differs is ~
sentminded?
Brown--Absentmindedl Why. mau.
he's so absentminded that when he
ought to have a headache his corn
hurts.-Baltimore News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Writing Paper
IN FANCY BOXES.

IN FANCY BOXES.
| box Writing Paper in pretty box 7Sc
reduced from Sl.00 to...................... ScS
boxes Writing Paper in fancy 1Or
boxes reduced from zoe to............. 80. T>N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
DRY GOODS.
BROS
424-426 King Street.
DRY GOODS.
January
Clearance Sale.

Every year, after Christmas, we have
Clearance Sale of all holiday goods
not sold, all goods which are soiled or
mussed during the holiday rush also
all odds and ends and remnants. We
desire to close out all Of this class of
goods before we take our annual inven-
tory. In order to do so we have marked
them at half and some at less than half
price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Linen Dinner Sets.

Good All Linen Dinner Sets,
with Table Cloth and one dozen Ct IN
Napkins, reduced from 80 set, to " w
| White Linen Table Cloth re- CT HO
duced from 81. 10 to................. VI W
7 White Fancy Swiss Aprons re- Toe
duced from 25c to....... ....... ............ ~
Very Fine White Swiss Aprons, OSC
soiled, reduced from SOC to......-......... @OS
16 boxes Misses Colored Border
Initial Handkerchiefs, 8 in box, re- QC
duced from 25c box, to.................. lO~
All Wool Waist Patterns,
in box with Persian stripes, re- CT 40
duced from S1.75 TONNE. ...... 49,. W
only Ladies' White Outing Night TIC
Robe, soiled, reduced from 81 90 to-. <CS
c Ladies' Outing Dressing Sacques 1Er
reduced from 50c each to-. $50. ........ CIV
Clearance Sale of all remnants at half
price and some at less than halfprice.
Among them will be found Innings,
Ginghams, Cambria, Cretonne, Dress
Goods, Canton Flannel, Outing Elan
nelette, Calico, Bleached and Unbleach-
ed Cottons, &C. on large center tables.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-02
Handkerchiefs.
Gloves.
Gents Wear.

Gents Ties, Scarfs and Bows choice 2jc.
Gents and Boys, Gloves, 25c TO $1.50.
Gents Collars, Toe and l2lc.
Gents Fine Dress Shirts, reduced to SOC
and Zoe.
Gents Night Shirts, SOC and zoe.
The Honolulu times. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1902-1911, 1903-04-01

The FINEST and most COM.
PLETE assortment of PER
FUMERY, including goods of
FRENCH and ENGL ISL man
ufacture -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
GRAFTON.

Wilton Bathrick, who has been working
in Claremont, is at home.
Miss Gertrude Marston is here with her
sister, Mrs. Edison, for her spring vacation
from her school in Lebanon, n. H.
The hotel furniture, also the livery, was
sold at sheriff's sale last Tuesday sand
Wednesday.
Ernest Stowell and Mrs. J. H. Stowell
have been suffering an attack of the grip.
Carrie Park is sick with the prevailing
distemper.
Miss Edna Williams has been again
called to her home in Weston by the illness
of her mother.
Guy Thayer hasN located his BARRIERS
shop in the office in the Masonic hall build
ing near the postOffice.
Silas Zuill died about 3 o'clock Saturday
morning.
Chaplin Howard has recently purchased
horse in Meriden, Conn, which is pro-
nounced by all who have seen him TO be as
nearly perfect as horse flesh grows.
Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. \. L. Adams, Miss
Ella Bathrick and Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
Walker are on the sick list at present writ
ing.
Mrs. c. c. Culver still continue to be
very sick.