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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Found the Foolkiller.

An elderly man and two individuals
many wears his junior became involved
in a war of words on an electric train be-
tween the south end of Long bridge and
st Asaph Yesterday afternoon. One OF
the Young men pretended to be anxious
IN assault the elderly individual, but I'M
Dlied that his grey hairs protected HIM.
The venerable passenger let the younger
man know that he took no refuge behind
his wears. but was in every way capable OF
taking care of himself The young man
companion fndly quoted him by obsery-
inc that when the train reached 81.
Asaph he would espouse his friend
cause by chastising the old man. The
passengers who had listened to the colo
auv were anxious to witness what would
follow. and when st. Asaph was reached
there was a craning of necks when the
cars stopped and the trio stepped OIL.
The last act in the drama proved very
interesting. The elderly man walked
ouietlvlto the railing, where he deposited
his macintosh, approached the more ro-
bust of the two, young men and SAID
1fYou insulted me- and in the twinkling
of eve slapped him down. He then walk
ed to his companion and with another
well-directed slap sent him sPrawling on
his back. The first victim had in the
meantime recovered from his horizontal
position. but was quickly slapped down
again by the old man. By this time his
companion had recovered his feet, when
he was made to resume his former posi-
ton by another blow from the venerable
individual, who this time used his ioo'
upon the PROSTATE man. Both young
men finally arose and having had enough
of the sport, ran from the scene amid tn
laughter of the passengers on the tran
who had witnessed the proceedings Will
interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Esoansd from Reform School.

Ope night a week ago youth who
ba6 boarded Southern Railway train
for the purpose of stealing a ride south
left the blind baggage upon which he
was seated and bid under car OF a
freight train on an opposite track while
the locomotives were being changed, with
the intention Of resuming his place upon
the train before il left the depot in tins
CITY. While under the freight car an
engine backed against the train, putting
il in motion, and the boys right hand'
which was resting upon the traek, was
fearfully mashed, so much so that Dr'
O'Brien later amputated all four ringers
of the hand. The youth appeared 10 De
more distressed at the sorrow ne nad
brought upon his parents than the IN
jury to his hand, and when taken 70 tne
Alexandria Hospital he told DR.. u brlen
and the attaches of the institution that
re was member of prominent family
living in neighboring State, and implored
them not 90 divulge his name. Through
sympathy for the youngster, his name
and address were suppressed. 1t now
.anpears that the youth has criminal
record. and that he is a refugee from a
reform school. George Reese is the
Youngsters name. He has been al
inmate of the Mansfield, Ohio, reform
atorv. and is out on parole DR.
O'Brien. who was attending nm, sns
pectiug that the youth had not gwen HI n
true history, wrote to the Mans6el
authorities and received an laen s "a
ton card, which clearly described III
doctors patient. Upon being COZ
fronted with these facts. Reese MADE a
open confession. DIR. O'Brien mas MOI
fed the authorities of the reform scho
and requested them to send Tor u
youth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
New Bridge Draw Finished.

The draw of the Long Bridge, wreck
ed about three weeks by Chesapeake
and Ohio express train, has been re-
placed, and navigation in the George
town channel will be resumed today.
A force of 100 bridgemen late yester-
day completed the new draw. The
draw has been constructed of new tim
bers, and, it is asserted, is str onger than
it ever was. A large force of men was
employed yesterday in raising the
Chesapeake and Ohio baggage car which
fell from the broken drawbridge and
sank at the time the wreck occurred.
In order to raise the car the wOrkmen
we're obliged to completely dem olish 1t.
The tender of the wrecked train has not
vet been raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Personal.

DIR. N. b. hewitt of Accotink was in
the city today.
Chief Petty of the Alexandria Fire
Department has received an invitation
from the District of Columbia Commits
sioners to attend the annual parade and
review of the District Police and Fire
Department to take place tomorrow,
aud to occupy seat ON the reviewing
stand.
Mr.. Edward Lyles, fireman on the
Southern Railway, is ill from typhoid
fever.
Miss Gretta Mccoy, who has been
the guest of Miss Sallie Kemper, has re-
turned TO her home at Riverton.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Frederick Parks and Miss Maud Hinkle
Edelen, daughter of Mr.. Thomas }.
EdeIen, formerly Of this city, but now OF
Washington. The ceremony will take
place at st. Thomas Church, Washing
ton, on the lth instant at So'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
The Hill Bakery.

The Geo. r. Hill Co. has accepted a
proposition from the National Biscuit
Co. for the surrender of the lease Of the
factory buildings Nos PIC, 2lS and
900 north Lee street for cash considera-
tion satisfactory TO the former company.
The lease for which surrenderpapers were
passed today, had about four years to
run. This arrangement makes the yalu-
able property again available for manu-
featuring or general business purpose,
for which its equipment, &c. location is
especially desirable. There is a move
ment Oh foot to establish general
storage warehouse in this city, and as
these buildings are provided with engine,
boiler and power elevators and are divided
into compartments by standard fire
insurance doors they may be utilized for
this purpose. Mr.. Hill will put the
property in first class condition, mean
while it is offered for lease in another
column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
The Last of the Steamer Sue.

The old side-wheel steamer Sue, for
merry of the Weems Line, has been sold
to Philadelphia parties and will be
broken up. The tug Macauley lowed
her from SINNERS shipyard, in Balti-
more, where she has been for some time.
The hull will be made into barge and
the fittings sold for junk. The Sue is
one of the best known of the old bay
steamers running out Of Baltimore. She
was built in Wilmington, DEL, in 1867:
She is 175 feet long, 81 feet beam and
had ample Accommodations. As has here
tofore been stated, the Sue succeeded the
old steamer Columbia on the route be-
tween this city and Baltimore in 1875,
and continued on it until a few years
ago when the Potomac, Westmoreland,
Northumberland and Calvert were
built.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Musicale.

Miss Luders, the well.known gifted
pianist, assisted by Miss Nellie Con-
stance Raynal, of Washington, will give a
concert at Liggett Hall at the Theology
cal Seminary on Friday night, Novem-
ber 6. at s O clock. Miss Luders, the
famous pupil of List, is well-known in
all higher musical circles both in Europe
and America. Miss Raynal has just re-
turned to America from her studies abroad
and at this concert will use her rare old
violin built by Guarnerius, the famous
Italian master, two hundred years ago.
Tickets are now on sale at Gibson
drug store. The concert is for the
benefit of West End and Groveton
missions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
The Election Today.

The election in this city today attract
ed but little attention and was devoid of
animation. As had been anticipated,
general apathy was in evidence from the
fact that lnc success of the democratic
candidates for the Legislature was as
sured. Mr.. L. II. Machen, democratic
nominee for the State Senate, was an
tagonized by DR.. Brookes, of Fairfax,
but the latter's candidacy was not re-
garded seriously by Mr.. Machen's
friends. Mr.. Cation, the present Dele
gate, was destined to win with hands
down, no one opposing his reelection.
The weather was all that could have been
desired, it being that of balmy Indian
summer. The present order of things,
while gratifying to many, afforded sore
disappointment to a large percentage
who have ever regarded a political
struggle as sort of Donnybrook fair
or general blowout, when all
work should cease and a flow of soul
follow with enough personal con-
ficts to impart pith to the occasion.
All slch features were conspicuous by
their absence today, and there was
decided frost at all the polls, those con-
Quoting the election not having enough
to do to keep them awake. A few in
dividuals, heretofore prominent at the
polls, occasionally appeared in the
neighborhOod and viewed the grave
yard solemnity surrounding the booths,
while their minds went back TO other
DAYS. The different voting places
about nine o'clock this morning
afforded tranquil pictures. The
First ward polls were deserted, as
were also those of the Second. Affairs
around the old court house we're as serene
as those in Christ Church yard, a square
and a half away. The Friendship engine
house and neighborhood presented the
same torpid conditions. The Fourth
ward polls were in the back room of
house on the south side of Duke street,
next to a marble yard. The path to the
voting place was between an array OF
tombstones, and the surroundings were
almost as devoid of animation as a city
of the dead.
The total registered vote Of Alexandria
at present is as follows:
First ward $50 white and IA colored.
Second ward 272'white and 10 cOlored.
Third ward 797 white and 20 colored.
Fourth ward 412 white and So colored.
The vote cast at four clock this after
noon was as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Confederate Veterans.

A largely attended meeting of r. E.
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, was
held at their hall last night, Comman-
der Kemper presiding. A very full and
interesting report of the meeting of the
Grand Camp held at Newport News last
week was made by the Commander
A vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. VIM.
Lewis Allen for the autograph letter of
Gen. Robt. Z. Lee donated by him to
the camp, also to Mr.. Harry Aitcheson
for handsome photograph of the house
in which Stonewall Jackson died. A
committee on badges was appointed by
the Commander. Considerable routine
business wss transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks Of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent of DIR. fing's New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured, and
hopelessly resignation is no longer
necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dor
chester, Mass, is one of many whose
life was saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery. This greatremedy isguaranteed
for all Throat and Lung diseases by f.
5. Leadbeater & Sons, Druggists, Price
soc, and $1.O0 Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Corporation Court.

Judge l.. c. Barley presiding
Bessie Burrage VS.. Constance Burrage
ct ais. +; decree confirming report Of Com
missioner H. B. Cation aud appointing
Gardner L. Boothe special commissioner
to sell property.
James Keogh was appointed admin
istrator of the estate Of Champe Walker.
Peachy H Early VS.. p, W. & b.,
Southern and b. & P. r. r. Cos. suit
for damages for personal injuries de.
murrur to declaration arguments heard
and decision reserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Police Court.

1NIayor G. L. Simpson presiding.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning
Rose and Martha Johnson, both col,
ored arrested by Officer Smith, charged
with assaulting and beating Ida TOLL
YER, were dismissed.
A white man, arrested by OticeI
Griffin, charged with being drunk, hac
his case continued.
A resident of upper King street, ar
rested by Officer Roberts, charged will
firing pistol within the city's limits
was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

The hunting licenses required OF non-resl-
dents must be obtained from the clerks OF the
Circuit Courts.
A fine dog belonging to Capt. Charles
Entwisle that manifested symptoms OF rabies
was shot and killed today.
The Episcopal High School football team
yesterday defeated the Woodbury. Forrest
School team by a score of II to o.
Mary NJ. Stringfellow has sold 70 Mary
Harris a lot on the north side OF Franklin
street, between Royal and Pitt, for Sl25.
Harry Calloson. Baltimore youth, who
was recently arrested in this c+ty at the IN
stance Of his father has been released, as his
parent failed to appear.
Elton Ingram, colored died at the home OF
her husband, George Ingram, ~ West street,
YESTERDAY afternoon. The deceased was 20
wears old. She was daughter of Addison
Bowden.
The quarterly business meeting of the Bap-
fist Church will be held tomorrow evening,
which will be preceded by short song and
prayer service. At this me ing pulpit
committee will be elected A full attendance
of the membership is urged.
Robert Quander colored, Of Fairfax county,
came here last night on business and hitched
his horse, which was attached 10 a buggy, on
Princess street, near Columbus. Before leaY-
ing the horse he spread new blanket over
him and went into house nearby. When he
came out he found that some one had stolen
the blanket
G. f. Price & Co. will have salt water
tailors, trout, spot and rockfish for sale IN
market tomorrow.
Fine salt water taiIors, trout and oysters
will be for for sale by Mr.. Robert Trayers in
market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
untidv Street.

Residents of Prince street, between
Patrick and Henry, complain Of the un-
tidy condition of that square. They say
the street cleaners, for some reason, stee
clear Ofthat vicinity. The falling leaves
with other accumulations render the
square for the most part unsightly.
Some residents keep the spaces in front OF
their premises clear, but Others pay no
attention to then surroundings; hence
present conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
C,red ofp,Ies After 40 Years.

Mr.. c. Haney, of Geneva, o., had the piles
for 40 years. Doctors and dollars could do
him no lasting good. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cured him permanently. Invaluable
for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, decorations,
eczema, tetter, salt rheum and all other skin
diseases. Look for the name Dewitt on the
package-ail others are cheap worthless
counterfeits. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

They were of an interesting nature and
enjoyed by all present, The pastor,
Rev. DR.. Brooke, IS assisted by Rev.
Julian S. Sibley, of Winchester.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
NEW
Black Eyed Peas,
Green Peas,
Split Peas.
THOMAS LANNON
For LEASE.

The desirable modern business property
Nos. 216, 21S and 900 north Lee street, former.
ly The George r. Hill Bakery, Equipped
with Engine, Boiler, 2 Power Elevators, Dumb
Waiter, Standard Fire Insurance Communi-
eating Doors, Electric Bells, Speaking Tubes,
a large Fire-proof Vault, Handsome Offices
lfIrnished), Steam Heat, Gas, Water, and
Modern Convenience. Large Yard with
front entrance on Lee street and side entrance
Oh Thompson's alley Stabling for Horses,
and Ample Wagon Sheds. This property has
10000 square feet of floor surface. From its
construction It is devisible into practically a
factory an ; warehouses and will be leased as
a whole nr ia part. Apply to
nov3,oIm GEO. r. HILL.
A DIVIDEND or TWO DOLLARS AND
~ FIFTY CENTS per share sill he paid
to the stockho' ders Of the Alexandria Water
Company at the Office Of the company on aud
after November 10, 1908.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
GEORGE UHLER,
Secretary and Treasurer,
Office Hours 10Th and 18th at 9 A, NJ. &c
Up. NJ, and p. VI. to 8 2. NJ.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Special Services

The first of the special services to be
conducted in the Second PRESBYTERIAN
Church this week was held last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Ladies' Waists,
Dressing Sacques
and KimOnaS.

Ladies' Black Mercerized Saline Tucked
Shirt Waists at 400.
Ladies' Fancy Flannelette Waists at Age.
Ladies' Black Mercerized Saline Waists,
white hemstitched collar and cuffs, $3.50 value
at Csc.
Atwood Tucked Flannel Waists, Sl.25
value at CSC.
Atwood Eiderdown Dressing Sacques
deep sailor collar trimmed with satin ribbon,
at Csc.
Ladies' Kimonas and Dressing Sacques at
49c and long Kimonas at 9Sc
Black Mercerized Underskirt with accordion
plated tlounce at Acc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

There will be preaching in Adventist Hal u
I16 south st. Asaph street, tonight at I;SV
O'Clock and every night this week. Tonight
the subject will be And All the World Won
dered After the Beast"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

Marriage licenses were ISSUED in Wash
ington yesterday - John E. Mullhoy,
of Colvin Run, Va, and Mamie Lump
selle, of Leesburg, Va. George G.
Boteler, of Alexandria county, and
Helen B. Bentley, and to Harry
Maithieson and Lucy A. Price, of King
George county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

WEATHER For this Sec
ton fair tonight and Wednesday light yarla-
b1o ,r;nIc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:3S a. m. and sets
sol p. m. High water at GAO a. m. ana
7:02 y. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Ladies' ClOaks
and Furs.

Ladies' Black and Tan Jackets strapped
seams new puff sleeves, s. value at S5.9S.
Misses Short Jackets, with double capes,
s. value at S3.9S.
Children's Long Cloaks, navy blue, neatly
trimmed in braid at s2.9S.
Ladies, Black Seal Neck Scarfs with four
tails at 69c.
Ladies' wide Black Seal Neck Scarfs with
four tails at $i.25.
Ladies' Black Seal Stole Collarettes at
$l9S.
Ladies' Mink Scarfs with tails at $1.9S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

No matter how long you have had the
cough; if it hasn't already developed into con-
sumption, Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
will cure it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
OEFICIAL.
STATE Ia XE 5.

NOTICE TO STATE TAXPAYERS.
am now prepared to receive the STATE
TAXES for the year 1908. The attention. OF
taxpayers is respectfully called to the I'M
portance of paying the same prior to De
GENDER /, 1908, as Oh that date a penalty
of FIVE PER CENT. will be added to all
unpaid bills and their collection enforced, as
required by law. ,,
THOMAS w. ROBINSON,
CITY Treasurer, Room No. /, City Hall.
Office Hours 8 A. NJ. to p. NJ.
nov3 eOtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

THE STOCKHOLDERS Of the OLD DO.
l MINION PERPETUAL BUILDING
ASSOCIATION, LIST and End series, will
Dlease attend meeting at the office OF Jas.
II. Cation, attorney, Thursday, November D, at
7:30 o'clock. By order Of the President.
nova 81 L. Z. UHLER, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03
Musicale.

MISS LUDERS. assisted by MISS Nell
LIE CONSTANCE RAYNAL, will give a
concert for the benefit of West End and Grove
ton Missions at
Iiggett Hall, Theological Seminary,
FRIDAY, NOV. 6, at s P. m.
Tickets now ON sale at Gibson's drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-03

Tickets now on sale at Gibson's drug store
Act3 td
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-17
THE CASE OF j. WHITAKER
WRIGHT

Mr.. ]. Whitaker Wright, who was
arrested in New York on the arrival
there of the French steamer La Lor-
raine from Havre on Sunday, seemed
very indignant because he was de-
prived of his liberty. According to his
story he is guilty of no offense. On
the contrary he, in company with a
number of the nobility of England. is
the victim of misfortune.
Wright was a London promoter, and
he was practically at the head of a
great financial concern with a dozen
branches, known as the London and
Globe Finance Corporation, having a
capital of something more than $50. 00O.-
600. He had associated with him as
directors a number of men who were
known by reputation throughout Eng
land, and others who were alleged to
stand close to the King. Wright was
the managing director, and, it is the
underta nding, was responsible for
whatever crookedness there was. Lord
Dufferin, it is stated, lost nearly the
whole of his fortune in the corporation,
though he ought to have known what
was going on, as he was one of the d.
rectors. 1t is probable, however, that
Wright was careful to be the only one
who was entirely familiar with the
corporations affairs.
1t is true, as Wright says. that two
years and more have elapsed since the
corporation went to pieces, and that
he has been helping to straighten out
its affairs. but it has not been two
years since it was decided to prose-
cute him. 1t was only recently that
steps were taken to bring him to JUS
tice, and 1t was probably on that ac-
count that he slipped out of England
and came to this country with the
hope that efforts would not be made
to extradite him. II. indeed, there is
any law by which he can be extra
dited.
II seems that in the last few years
there has been "A good deal OF legisla-
ton I'm England in the direction OF re-
lieving directors OF corporations OF
penallzing obligations. and efforts are
now being made 10 enact law that
VIII re-impose these obligations.
Recently a radical member Of Parlia-
ment made an inquiry as 10 why the
officers 81 the government had taken
no steps 70 prosecute Wright. II ap-
pears there had been an impression in
the public mind that 30 prosecution
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-17

Former Gov. HOgg of Texas isn't as
bloodthirsty as his lungs and
lights" speech would indicate, but he
never fails to take a rap at the rail-
roads, says the Cleveland Plain Deal
er. Just before the last Democratic
national convention, Harry" Archer,
passenger agent of the Kansas City
Southern, offered a S. round trip rate
to such Texans as wished to attend
the convention, and Hogg, meeting
Archer in the lobby of a hotel, joking
ly referred to the low rate as an evil
dence of how much the railroads prof
tied on the full three cents mile rate
for ordinary passengers.
And l suppose you'll make money
on this IS for the round trip" said
the big man.
I'VE certainly will, for We'll only
carry you fellows one way" replied
Archer.
Zone way?" exclaimed Hogg. "You
advertise this as a round trip"
That's true" replied Archer, "but
we figure that such of the boys as
don't blow out the gas when they get
to Kansas City will be run over by
the trolley cars"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-17
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Personal.

ALFRED Belt, the richest man in the
world, is recovering from his recent
serious and supposedly fatal illness
and has gone to Homburg for recuper-
alton. Most of his vast wealth was
accumulated in the diamond fields of
South Africa.
Police Commissioner Greene was
questioning a detective about a certain
case. Tell me what there is in It,"
said he. well, responded the sleuth,
Il believe-that is, it is my opinion
my theory is that if the clews we
are now looking for" See here"
interrupted the commissioner, how
long did you serve on the Buffalo po-
lice force?"
The queerest contribution on rec
ord to the Treasury Departments
conscience fund. was received this
week. 1t is an Aold-fashioned watch
with a gold-filled case and Swiss move
ments. With twas this note: such
as have l give unto you for the
conscience fund. The money ! gave
for the watch is more than / consider
l owe the government" The time
piece is worth only a few dollars. Sec
rotary Shaw does not know what to
do with the contribution. A watch
cannot be turned into the general fund
and Mr.. Shaw does not know whether
he has the authority to sell it and turn
in the proceeds. That question is he
ing looked up by the departments So
licitor