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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Elactric Railway Offices.

In conversation today with a city Off
Ger the attention of representative OF
the Gazette was directed to the fact that
so far as the city being loser
financially by the removal of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway from this city
n Fairfax county it would be the
gamer. The company is not charged
with capital tax here, and the rolling
stock has for years been assessed IN
Alexandria county. Overhead construc-
ton and tracks on streets are valued by
the State Board of Public Works at
:sl7, 900, and so assessed, which pays
the CITY about 5000, and will, OF course,
continue. In civil suits in the circuit
and also in the corporation court the
citv has heretofore paid the jurors.
Now the city will escape this, and FAIR
fax will pay, and city jurors are not
more preiudiced against railroads
than some other people. Perhaps
the electric railway understands all
fbis With constitutional provisions,
state laws and city ordinances, the rail-
way is as much puzzled as are some
people of Alexandria to know why the
company should have changed the loca-
ton of its principal office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
An Effective "Attachment."

Attaching a mans property for dept
IA supposed TO be q legal process, Dut
IN incident which occurred years ago In
the city of Natchez, as related by DaVy
Crockett I'm his Life and Adventures,
shows that there are other attach
ments" which sometimes accomplish
q benefcent purpose.
An odd affair occurred when L was
last at Natchez, says Mr.. Crockett. A
,teambost stopped at the landing, and
pne Of the crew went ashore TO pur-
chase provisions. He went into sa-
loon on the way, and the adroit In
mates contriyed TO rob him of all his
money. The captain Of the boat, de-
termIped fellow, went ashore In the
hope Of persuadlng them to refund, but
they declined.
without further ceremony, tho cap
tain. assisted by his crew and passen-
gers. some 300 or 400 in number, made
fast an immense cable to the frame
building where the theft had been COM
mitted Then he allowed fifteen min
utes for the money to be forthcoming,
vowing that If 1t were not produced
within that time he would put steam
TO his boat and drag the house into the
river.
The thieves knew that he would keep
his word, and the money was promptly
produced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Parching May Flies.

On the banks of the Elbe curious
sight may frequently be seen. Men
and women come there In the evening
and light fires, near which they care
fully spread spacious cloths. In FEW
minutes swarms of May flies, those del
icate little creatures whose earthly lie
lasts only for a few hours. hover around
the fires, and speedily hundreds-nay,
thousands-of them ore burned and fall
on the cloths.
After a sufficient supply of flies mas
been gathered in this way the fires are
extinguIshed, and the cloths are care
fully raised from the ground and taken
home. On the following morning they
are placed in a garden on a sunny spot
the result being that the bodies OF the
flies become thoroughly parched. The
flies are then ready for the market ana
are sold for few cents a quart 10
dealers in birds, who say that there Is
no better food for nightingales, robins
and other feathered pets. Only the
bodies are used for this purpose, and
therefore before they are sent to mar
ket the utmost pains are taken to see
that all the wings have been removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
The Aoueduct Bridge.

Whether the Commissioners OF the
district of Columbia will grant authority
70 the Washington and Great Falls Rail
road Company for the construction OF
their tracks across Aqueduct Bridge from
the Virginia side of the Potomac to the
Washington side. as provided for in a
recent act of Congress, is still matter
,of conjecture. The act of Congress APP
proved July /, 1902, provided 500, 900
for the repair of the piers of that bridge.
Pier No. 4 was reconstructed few years
since, being unsound and unsafe. Pier
No. 8 is similarly unsafe, and it will be
taken down and reconstructed. The
other piers of the structure are being
examined by Col. Allen with view TO
temporary repairs. Several plans have
been drawn and considered in part for
the proposed widening of the super
structure of the bridge to allow the
trolley railroads to cross the bridge
The army engineers may state positively
shat the bridge in its present condition !;
NOT strong enough to allow the addec
weigS, t of electric cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
MEDICINAL.
IN ALEXANDRIA
Every Claim Is Backed BY
Local Testimony.

II the reader wants stronger proof than the
following statement and experience oil resi-
dent of Alexandria what can it be!
Charles n. Rauch, broom manufacturer
corner of Queen and Fairfax streets, residence
22s north Royal street, says: "If the heavy
lifting incurred TT my calling was not the
primary cause Of backache and kidney com
nlaint attacks of which occurred during
three years, it certainly aggravated them
ouit the occupation and commenced broom
making. Although this was easier ON the
back the work being lighter, the aching still
continued. Sometimes il was so severe that
could scarcely stand it. In time distressing
sensation of the kidney secretions was both
annoying and painful. / was under the care
of leading physicians, some of whose treat
ment helped transitorily, but none perma-
nently. Deciding TO use Doan's Kidney PITS
| went to +. S. Leadbeater & Sons drug store
for box. Without being able TO positively
state that they have gone to the root of kidney
complaint and thoroughly eradicated IT. the
treatment forces me to say that this remedy Is
certainly specific for the kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents.
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. L., sole
agent for the United States.
Remember the name-Doln's-and take no
substitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Cooperative Charities.

During the recent extreme cold
weather the ladies of the Cooperative
Charities Association have been busy.
The homes that have been visited where
there is sickness have been helped tenn
porarily. Some Of these contained a
mother and her little ones lowered
around a few embers. This association
has endeavored to dispense the funds
committed to its care by the friends
of the association in such manner as
to help the greater number with the
small amount These ladies come IN
contact with the poor in all stages, and
during the past week such a dram has
been made on their treasury that they
find it nearly empty, and we fear that
the association will have to close its
doors to the poor. They have helped
the sick. the old, and those that try to
help themselves. There are others who
have been helped by this association who
are among our own town people aud do
not make their wants known to whom
the association has sent help in the way
of fuel, groceries and clothing. Where
this help comes from they do not know,
and never will, as the Cooperative
Charities Association never speaks OF
such cases when help is given. AS this
is the mid-winter report we feel in CIV
ing it that those who have helped the
poor should know just how their chart
ties have been handled, and as the ladies
leave some of the homes and hear the
Good bless YOU" their hearts go out to
those whose sufferings they have, through
their liberality, been enabled to relieve.
The association has received quite a
liberal donation from some of our mer-
chants, and this is what we have de-
pended on during the last three winter
months. As the winter is still upon
us. the ladies would ask that those Of
our citizens who have not contributed,
help just little, and Alexandria can
report that her poor has been cared for.
The different organizations of the town
and the committee on poor have done
their best in this matter, each helping
the other. While we are sitting in our
comfortable homes, do not let us forget
those who have not. The final report
will be given at the close of the year 5
work concerning the donations given.
The president of this association and her
co-laborers do not hesitate to 60 where
ever duty calls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
LOCAL BREvITIES.
One lodger was at the station house
last night.

One lodger was at the station house
last night.
Agents of the Southern Railway are In
Culpeper securing different rights of way
for the double tracking of that road. The
work will be rapidly pushed by the contrac-
tor who has gotten permission OF the City
Council to also build large supply store
house in Culpeper for provisions for working
hands.
Mr.. J. II. Chlcott, contractor, has begun
the work of rebuilding st. Johns Chapel, IN
West End. The old structure was recently
removed in order that more commodious and
modern place of worship could be erected.
Mr.. John Leatherland, fagman at the in
tersection of Cameron and Fayette streets,
fell Yesterday evening under team belong
ing to Mr.. F. ]. Pollard and narrowly escaped
serious injury.
Several persons who had recently been ar
rested charged with unlawful fishing in the
upper Potomac were dismissed in the County
Court today Court then adjourned for the
term.
Alderman J. R. n. Curtin fell at the Alex
andria Iron Works today and was painfully
bruised on the forehead and shoulders.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have shad, trout,
roundhead, sheepshead, &c, for sale IN
market tomorrow.
The cloudy weather Of this morning brought
rain this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
w.,crproonng Boot. Mt Home.

I have for years used successfully
dressing for leather boots and shoes
composed Of oil and india rubber, Keep
ing out moisture and uninjurious to the
leather applied, leaving same soft ana
pliable. To prepare same, heat In an
iron vessel either fish oil, castor oil or
even tallow to about $50 degrees e.;
then add, cut into small pieces, vulcan
iEed or raw india rubber about one
fifth of the weight Of the oil, gradually
stirring same with wooden spatula
until the rubber is completely dissolved
in the OIL lastly, add to give 1t color a
small amount of printers ink. Pour
into a suitable vessel and let cool. One
or two applications Of this are sufii-
Client TO thoroughly waterproof a pair
of boots or shoes for season. Boots
or shoes thus dressed will take COM
mon shoeblacklng with the greatest
facility.-Scientiic American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Cutting ARRAY.

Harry Nicholson, baker, ageo
twenty-seven years, who was discharged
on Wednesday from the Alexandra
Steam Bakery entered that place about
1870 o'clock last night, in company
with James Bradley, a boy. Nicholson
abused Otto Vogelgesang, who after re-
peatedly ordering the intruder out, I'M
dertook to eject him. Nicholson at this
iuncture used his knife, cutting Vogel-
gesang in several places, the most serious
wound being a cut fourteen inches long
ON the left side. G. l.. Davis, who was
in the bakery at the time, undertook to ar
rest Nicholson, who was inthe act ofleav-
ing the premises, and was knocked
down by Nicholson, who made his es-
cape. Vogelgesang was taken TO the
Alexandria Hospital, where his injuries,
received attention at the hands OF DIR.
II. NJ. Jones. Nicholson after the cut
ting made his way toward Washington
and reached the northern causeway OF
the Long Bridge at an early hour TINS
morning when he was intercepted by
bridge policeman and taken in custody.
Later Officers Garyey and Knight pro-
ceeded to Washington and brought him
to this city. He was taken before
the Mayor and committed for ten days.
Bradley, who entered the bakery with
Nicholson, was also brought before the
Mayor this morning. He denied having
in any sense been an accessory to the
cutting before or after the fact, and
alleged he was in another part of the
room when it took place. He did not
witness the afray, nor did he see
Nicholson after the cutting. The first
intimation he had of it was made by
Vogelgesang who came close to him and
said "Pve been cut send for DR.:
Jones'" Bradley then attempted to lind
the telephone in order to call the doctor
He was released on his own recognizance
TO appear when wanted. Vogelgesang
injuries are serious, although not nee
essarily fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
New Electric Line.

Canita,;sts of Huntington, W. Va,
boaded nv Joseph S. Miller, formerly
Commissioner of internal Revenue under
Cleveland's administration, will build
an electric line from Washington to the
falls of the Potomac, distance of twenty
miles The road will be one OF the
finest in the country, and will cost 80, .
900, 900. President John Graham o.
the Camden Interstate Railway, and
George +. Miller, president of the First
National Bank, of Washington are
ytber pyominent stockholders. The work
o. surveying and securing right Oh way
viii begin this week. The road Will De
huff Oh the Virginia side of the river,
ente ring Washington over the Aqueduct
Ridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Alexandria Hospital.

Tho lady managers wish to thank their
friends for the following donations to
the Alexandria Hospital: Turkeys from
Mrs. PARK Agnew, Mrs. w. ?. Woolls,
Mr., Buckman; kitchener & Bro, ham;
Miss Mary woolls, canned fruit; Miss y.
Mehafey. l gallon milk; Mrs. Griffin,
milk. Pohick Church, quarts OF fruit;
MIR VIM. NJ. hewitt, l bushel potatoes;
Needle Work Guild, 6 garments for
colored ward; Mrs. Gilbert Cox, under
wear and medicines; Mr.. Ayres and Mr..
stanton. for work done; Miss Boush,
pickles, ETC.; Miss Dixon, articles to be
used in sick room; Mr.. H. II. Kelley,
cat gut sterilizer; DR.. Julian Miller, DIR.
A. Snowden, and DIR. Rittenour,
medicines; friend, old linen;
Miss Cornelia Jones, blanket Mrs.
John Lesdbeater and Mrs. Alexander,
bread A friend, $25; Miss Hotter, 50;
Mr.. Thomas, 81; Mutual Ice Company,
rebate on bill, "a; Mrs. Kate Taylor,
Sc on ice bill; Mr.. Shuman, ice cream
weekly; Mr.. Hoof, and Mrs. Carlin,
milk daily; Mr.. Oscar Baggott, meat.
We also thank our numerous friends ior
their liberal donations of literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
KNIGHTS of Pythias Fair.

There was another large attendance
at the Knights of Pythias fair IN
Schuler's Hall last night A feature OF
the evening was the visit of the Red
Men.
The voting for the different articles
now stands as follows:
Lady's gold watch, Miss Bertha Hol-
lam, 4; Miss Mamie Lucas, 3; lady S
gold ring, Miss Lillian Elsom, 4; Miss
Mamie Robinson, 2;Mrs. Rachel Lucas,
/; B. P. o. E. ring, Mr. George 1.
Cation, 5; l. O. r. NJ. ring, MIR. Samuel
Elliott, 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Escaped from an Asylum.

Officer TIGER yesterday arrested man
named William Whaler who was charged
with stealing gilling skiff from W. d.
Stephenson. Whaler, it was alleged,
cut hole in the bottom of the boat and
in other ways acted in an irresponsible
manner. When arrested he had a
bicycle tire in his possession which he
said he was carrying for life preserver.
Whaler was brought before the Mayor
this morning when it was learned that
he was fugitive from st. Elizabeth
Asylum. He was held subject to the
authorities of that institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
River Notes.

The erection of the new wharf and
buildings at Colonial Beach is to begin
MondaS next, and lumber and other
hu;id;ng material are being carried
down by steamers. The electrlc-llght-
ing plant will be the FIST built;
The Washington Ferry Company
wharf is being overhauled and put IN
thorough repair, and the slip IN wnicn n
the steamer Columbia lands is also to be
repaired. The steamer Belle Haven mas
been off the line for the past day or TWO
for the purpose of undergoing lnspec-
ton.
The tugboat Minerva is on the ways
at the shipyard undergoing repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Left in the Mud.

While the crew of local train Of the
Washington-Southern Railway were en-
gaged in shifting cars near Fort Runyon
6esween and O'Clock this morning
thew heard the neighing of horse and
mpon investigation found the animal and
a carriage to which twas attached stuck
fast in the mud. The train hands went
to the rescue and after some dlfhculty
extricated the horse and the carriage.
No one appeared to claim them ana tney
were secured and left near where fouhu'
1t is supposed the horse and carrlag'
belong 10 parties in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
A Weak Stomach

c.,sesa weak body and invites disease. kodol
D'.srsns;a Cure cures and strengthens the
stomach. and wards off and overcomess disease.
I'o r Taylor a prominent merchant fChrlesc;
N man Tex saws: 81 could not eat because OF
a weak stomach. lost all strength and run
down in weight. All that money could 90
was done. but all hope Of recovery vanished .,
Hearing of some wonderful cures effected oy
use of Kodol concluded to try It, The nrsI
bottle benefited me, and after taxing lou,
bottles / am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health" +. ;. Lead
heater 4 Son
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Damage Suit.

Maxwell F. Spengler, of Strasburg, has in
stituted suit against the Southern Railway
Company for $25, 900 damages, in consequence
of injuries sustained by him at Rectortown on
April Is, 1902, due to a head-on collision Of
freight trains at that place, in which his leg
was fractured, and later complications neces-
STATED its amputation. For months he lay
between life and death, and not until this
date has his health permitted his proposed
action. Messrs. 0'Flaherty and Fulton, of
Front Royal, and Marshall Mccormick, OF
Berryy;lle. will represent him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Factory Closed.

Some time ago an overall factory was
brought to this city from Baltimore, but
it has suffered two fires and a considerable
loss. Later the enterprise was renewed
on King street. This enterprise has al
so closed, and yesterday some attach
ments were levied on its effects. OF
late the plant had been known as the
Alexandria Sanitary Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE to prohibit the keeping of a
house of i'll fame.
Section |. Be il ordained by the City COun-
ell of Alexandria, that if any person keep
house of i'll fame, resorted TO for the purposes
of prostitution or lewdness, he shall be con,
fined in Jail not exceeding one year and hned
not exceeding two hundred dollars and IN
prosecution for this ofiense the general char-
acter of such house may be proved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be IN force
from its passage. =, ,ooo
Passed the Common Council Feb. "a, 1903,
FRED ]. PAFF, President.
Passed the Board of Aldermen Feb. "a, 1908
J. T. SWEENEY, President.
Approved February q, 1908.
GEO. L. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL X. STANsBURY. Clerk {. I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Renting Fish Wharf.

The corporation fish wharf will be
rented at public auction by Mr.. Samuel
H. Lunt, auctioneer, tomorrow. In by
gone years number of fish benches were
rented at the same time, and there was
spirited bidding by those who wanted
the most desirable stands. This feature
has long since passed away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Prices and Advertising

An experienced merchant affirms
that it is to the advantage of the ad-
yertiser and also of the public for the
former to fix price for his goods which
will include the cost of his advertising.
1t is also reasonable that the buyers
who receive the benefits of advertising
should contribute to its cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Personal.

The condition of Mr.. Augustine Smith,
father of DIR. w. M. Smith, remains UNI
changed.
Miss Mamie Fowle is visiting relatives
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
Girls and
Kisses Clothing.

New Spring Sailor Suits.
New Atwood Cheviot Serge Sailor Dresses;
sizes to II.
s., So, 1915 and $50.
Also "Peter Thompson" Sailor Suits OF
elegant quality all-wool heavy serge; made
full regulation style with chevrons, &C., sizes
10 and Is years.
$500 and $3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well known
Chicago Physician.

I use and prescribe Chamberlain $
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. It is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands of the most unPro,,
fessional. A universal panacea for all
maukind.-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, 1903-02-27
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Feb. 27.-The opening quota,
tons of the stock market generally showed
light declines, but tendency to improve. de-
yeioped Immediately. Trading was confined
more to the active list, little being done in the
snecialties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27

WANTED.-A TRUCK FARMER.
have a good two-room house, some farming
utensils, and good barn. On Shares, or
otherwise. Close to city. Address
fsb25 " j. 4. LONG, Glencarlyn, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this Sec
tiOn rain tonight and Saturday; warmer TO-
night; fresh southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:43 q. m. and sets
5:56 p. m. High water at S:24 a. IN. ana
81 %. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-27
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
D. Beldlein ( Sons.
NEW SPRING
DRESS GOODS.
Atwood 3S-inch VOTES,
cOlOrs Ofcream. gray, tan,
light and dark navy, at
ACC yard.
Black VOiles, at
SOC, 81 and $l.25 yard.
Heavy Panne CheylOts
i'm navy and black, steam
shrunk and spOnged : does
not require any Innings; 50
and "a inches wide, at
-S5c, ST., $1.50 and ST 90
yard.
New Fancy and Black
Wash Silks.
ACC yard.
Cream India Silk,
SOC yard.
Lace All-Overs for waists
i'm white, butter, Arabian
and black, from
SOC to 1898 yard.
Lace Applique Trim
mings i'm white, butter and
Arabian, from
lOc to $2.o8 yard.
Beautiful line White and
Black Silk Grape Appli-
que, the newest fad.
Silk Tassels for suits and
waists.
White Embroidered mi
tials for shirt waists,
l0c each.
WE WILL DISPLAY THIS WEEK
OUR SECOND SHIPMENT OF
NEW EMBROIDERIES, OVER 200
PIECES. TO MAKE YOUR Sc
LECTION FROM. WE INVITE A
CAREFUL INSPECTION OF OUR
LINE.
ALMOST DAILY ADDITIONS ADD
ED TO OUR BEAUTIFUL LINE
OF WHITE WAIST MATERIALS.
D. BeDdleill & Sons,