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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The U. S. Copri, Judge Waddill, will meet
in tbis city on Monday next.
Leon Putt, of Alexandria, has been APP
pointed page in the Postoffice Department
in Washington.
The Wasbington-Southern Railway Com
PAW is strengthening the arches I lder its
tracks at Four-mile run.
The tides in the river continue 10 NAL o
high, and portions Of the Strand were again
under water this morning.
A tipsy excursionist from Washington fell
overheard from naplha launch in front of
the docks of the city last night. He was
rescued by his companions.
Mrs. Fredericka Kraft has sold her half
interest in house and lot on the west side of
ROYAL street between King and Cameron TO
NJ. F. A. Winteroll and Mrs. Philippena
Wildt.
Joseph johnson, formerly conductor Oh
the electric railway was cut by Tony SIM
mons at Rosslyn Saturday night. The assault
occurred on government property and Sim
mons was arrested by the military and locked
up. lie will probably be tried by the U. S.
Court.
Mrs Roberta Bclden, wife Of w. II. Bolder,
died at her home on north Columbus sire,
yesterday morning. The deceased was "a
1CdisOlus NiN itoNNo otftAoA thlAtiOhs AhS
remains will be shipped to Remington by
Mr.. b. Wheatly, where the interment will
take place.
The mechanics Of the Washington navy
yard made a request upon the Secretary of
the Navy on Saturday for higher wages than
those granted them by the recommendations
of the wage board, made public on that day.
Unless their demands are fsvorably met, the
machinists threaten 10 strike.
The plant and property Of the Standard
Butterine Company, located at LaDgdOn, ID.
c., was sold at auction on Saturday by the re-
ceivers of the company to a syndicate OF the
old stockholders for $71 900. Over 100000
was subscribed for the old company, and the
larger part Of this sum was put into the real
estate and the construction Of the plant.
Robert Hamilton, who was sentenced to the
penitentiary by the County Court Of Fairfax
for causing the wreck at Ravesswor.h by
which Engineer Puryis aud Fireman Wiggin.
ton were killed, was brought here today and
placed in jail. Guards from Richmond Will
arrive here, visit nearby places and take
charge ofpcrsons sentenced 10 the penitentiary
aud after cofraling them at the Jail in this
city will later start for Richmond with their
charges.
Clam soup, ice; fried clans, SOC dozen:
deviled crabs, l0c soft shell crabs, 10c, and
vegetable soup sc, every day at c. II. Tim
mermans. m.W-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Fight on Electric Car.

A fight occurred on south bound
electric car about half-past twelve o'clock
Saturday night between some white and
colored men a short distance this side
of Hunting creek bridge, during which
white man broke a bottle of whisky on
the head of colOred man. The latter
bled profusely and general row fol-
lowed, all seeming to act upon the
principle of striking head wherever
seen. The car was stopped aud the
belligerents elected. After it had started
toward the bridge one of the negroes
who had been put off fired apistOl at the
car. Fortunately the ball went wide Of
its mark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Contempt for the Law.

There was a fusilade Saturday night
on King street and in other places in
the city, precipitated by some of the
younger generation who desired to show
their contempt for the recent announce
ment that the authorities had interdicted
the discharge of explosives in Alexan-
dria previous to and during Fourth of
July and Christmas. These acts were
especially annoying to people compelled
to use vehicles on the streets, as their
horses we're liable to become frightened.
Countrymen seemed to be much ex-
asperated at the conduct of the defiant
Youngsters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Police Court Notes.

The Mayor this morning disposed of
eleven cases-all misdemeanors. Five
white men and six colored individuals
were the delinquents. Several cases were
dismissed, in others collateral was for
feited and fines we're imposed in some
instances.
One lodger was at the station house
Saturday night. None appeared for ac-
commodations last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
frightened by Cars.

While DIR. and Mrs. Best, Of Bruce
town, Frederick county, Md, their son,
Prof Carl Best, of Kentucky, and Mrs.
Yates, of Fall Church, were driving east
on King street Saturday afternoon the
horses to their vehicle became frightened
at a passing trolley car near the intersec-
ton of King and St. Asaph streets, and
turned suddenly toward the sidewalk.
The vehicle was partially overturned and
DIR. Best was thrown to the sidewalk, but
fortunately escaped injury and bystanders
prevented the horses from running away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
The Weather.

The weather yesterday was cloudy,
threatening and rainy, and during the
night there were a number of heavy
showers, the most copious falling about
fouro clock this morning. The tempera-
ture, however, is higher than that which
prevailed last week, although it is by no
means as depressing as the heat which
usually characterizes the last days Of
Inne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Struck by Train.

Lena Simpson, cOlored, 2S years old,
living near the village of Brickhaven, in
Alexandria county was returning
from a visit to a neighbOr last
night about 1890 o clock when, in cross
ing the railroad tracks ahead of an APP
preaching train, she stumbled and fell
on the tracks. Before she could get up
the train caught her, passing over
her left arm. She was taken to the
Emergency Hospital in Washington,
where the arm was amputated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Baseball.

The Alexandria Athletic Association
and the Washington Navy Yard Athle-
tics played a game of baseball on the
old fair grounds on Saturday evening.
The Alexandrians won by "a score of Z
to 5. The features of the game were
the pitching of Wheatley and the field
ing of Benzette, Stump aud Bright for
the home team, and the catching of
Bishop for the visitors. The batteries
were Wheatley and Carney for the Alex
andriaus and Durham and Bishop for the
Washingtonians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Cut in Fight,

Charles Grimes, colored, aged eighteen,
and Abe Brown, colored, aged twenty
seven years, were cut in rough and
tumble fight in which a half dozen ne
groes participated in south Washington
early last night. The trouble occurred
at Third and H street southwest. A
grudge Of old standing came up and
three Alexandria negroes were pitted
against WasbingtOnians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29

did remarkably well, their work being
kept down to slow, even strokes in order
that Judge Norton may in few days be
able to give them satisfactory positions,
the present ones being only temporary.
The crews will enter the Georgetown re-
gatta to De held July Is and also the
races to be held on labor day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Elks' Excursion.

The excursion of Alexandria Lodge Of
Elks to River View today was as had
been anticipated, decided success in
every particular Large numbers have
availed themselves of the opportunity to
have pleasant time at this resort, while
many Others, unable to go down during
the day, will patronize the evening boats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
New Wheat.

Several lots of new wheat were received
here today from Westmoreland county,
consigned to Messrs. G. II. Robinson's
Sons aud Thomas Perry. The wheat,
while of fair quality, isin bad condition,
being wet and not well cleaned, and, of
course, did not bring as high prices as it
would had it been clean and dry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Cut with AdZe.

Mr.. r. b. Arnold, while at work at
Four-miIe run yesterday, was acciden-
tally cut by an adze in the hand of a
fellow workmen. The blade made deep
cash into one of Mr.. Arnold's arms.
He was brought to this city where he
was attended by DR.. Purvis. The iu-
jured man lives in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Woodward & LothrOp,
10th, 11th and F Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON, d. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Want Shipyard Property I?

A report has been in circulation for
several days past that the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company is contemplate
ing the purchase of the Agnew sbipyard'
1t is said agents of the company have
recently been making surveys in the
vicinity. Those, however, in position
to know aver they have heard Of no such
intention on the part of the railroad
oOpanouy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
June.

June promises to s1rpass any record rs 9
month at this se9Son ia rainfall. The record
is over two inches of rain above the average
June fall. There have been but FIVE clear
DAYS during the month. DIR. Philip X. Uhler,
provost Of the Peabody institute, in Baltimore,
says the unpleasant, chilly, rainy weather Of
the past few weeks is the result Of the erup-
ton of the varioas volcanoes in the West In
dies aud Of submarine actions which have
come to pass since those occurrences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Ladies' and children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot stand
the shocking strain of laxative syrups, ca
thartics, etc., are invited to try the famous
Little Early Risers. They are different from
all other pills. They donot purge the system,
Even double dose will not gripe, weaken.
or sicken many people call them the Easy
Pill. w. II. Howell, Houston, Tex, says
nothing better can be used for constipation,
sick headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette,
Ind, says all others grippe and sicken, while
DeWitt's Little Early Risers do their work
we'll and easy. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater &
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
Lawn Fete.

The ways and means committee of
the 18th Virginia Regiment Chapter U.
d. G. will give lawn fete at Lee Camp
Hall on Friday evening next, July 3,
from 8 to IL O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29

1.-The Jubilee Sermon" is the title Of Evan
gelist Lee S. Wheeler's discourse at the
Searchlight Tent tonight. Children's meet
ing songs and stories at the Searchlight Cos
pei Tent Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Parents and children invited,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:44 a. M. and sets
7:35 p. m. High water at ll:S2 a. m. ana
II "A d. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29

Persons leaving the city for the sum
mer or for any length of time can nave
the Gazette mailed to them for ten ce"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-29

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this Sec
ton fair tonight. Tuesday fair, warmer;
variable winds.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
4 2oY's xIcto Y,

Crossroads. Tenn, Sept. 14th.-Or-
ira Young. the ten-yearo!d aon of Les
ter Young of this place. ir 4 bright
boy. and one who is very well liked
by all who know him.
For some years Orbra has suffered a
great deal with form of Kidney Trou-
BILE which was very annoying. ana
which made him miserable all the
time. He had to get up three or four
times every night, almost all his life.
His father heard of remedy called
Dodd's Kidney Pills, and bought some
for the little fellow with the result
that he is now completely cured Of
the old trouble. He says:
''Dodd's Kidney Pills soon gave me
great relief. and now | can sleep all
night without having to get up. We
will alwa.-s praiGe Dodd's Kidney
Pills"
There are many children suffering
from Kidney and Urinary troubles.
These disorders should oe promptly
safe and sure remedy for all such de-
rangements.
Master Orbra Young conquered his
troubles and made well boy of him
self by using Dodd's Kidney pills. and
any one may do .he same by the same
means.
Parents should see to it that their
children are given a fair chance in
life, and there is nothing that can
undermine the health of growing
child as much as Kidney and Urinary
arrangements.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
smuqqIer-Union Mill Closed.

Denver. Sept. IA Republican spe-
cial from Telluride last night says:
The Smuggler-Union mill closed this
morning, so that now there is not
wheel running in Telluride. The ONCE
force of the Smuggler finished treating
the ore on hand and the company mas
closed down its mill until the strike Is
over Miners continue to leave town
every day. 1t is estimated that l'Uoo
men have left Telluride since the strike
began There are about-100 men en-
ployed in the various mines doing
dead work. and assessments, and as
watchmen.
C. Fl. Meyer, president of the west
ern Federation. addressed the miners
this evening. 1t is. not known "ha'
was done, as it was secret session.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
SIX THOUSAND CHRISTIANS
MASSACRED IN MACEDONIA

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 13.-With the
arrival of new and sensational reports
of the Wholesale massacre of Christians
in Macedonia. the situation here is
hourly becoming more alarming.
If the latest messages, which state
that 5000 Bulgarians have been slaugh-
tered in the districts of Okrida and
Lerens, should be confirmed, no doubt
exists that the government will be
forced to order the mobilization of the
army.
According to information brought to
the revolutionary paper, Autonomye. a
force OF Albanians. assisted by Turkish
forces acting under orders from Yil-
diz Kiosk, massacred the entire Bull
garian Christian population of the
Okrida and Lerens districts.
Fearful descriptions are given of the
sights seen there, the soldiers slaught-
ering men. women and children in ev
cry direction, displaying a barbarism
never before witnessed. The number
of killed is not stated in the courier's
dispatch, but according to reports from
other sources the total number of the
victims viii reach 5000.
Official circles are so far without in
formation regarding the reported mas
sacre, but in view of the character of
the latest advices from Macedonia it is
pared the newsis only too true.
- 5Rumors are current that at coun-
Gil of the ministers to-day it was de-
cided to mobilize Immediately the First
and Second army divisions.
This is officially denied, but well in
formed persons do not doubt that the
cabinet, which is meeting in council
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18

Jacksonville, Florida, Sept 1S.-Be-
ginning Friday morning on the east
coast and Saturday on the west, and
lasting twenty-four hours. Florida has
been swept by the strongest hurricane
ever known in that part of the state.
The wires went down at the beginning
and railroad service was delayed. On
that account no details reached here
until to-day. Even now they are in
complete.
AT Miami the wind attained vel0c~
ity of sixty-five miles an hour. The
car shed of the East Coast railroad
was lifted from its foundations. clear
of the cars that were under it, and de-
molished. Several small boats We're
sunk in the bay. Passengers on the
East Coast train which arrived To-
night report that they saw many
wrecks along the shore from Miami to
Hobes Sound.
A Standard Oil Company's steamer
with two barges is on the beach near
Boynton. The crew of fifteen men was
Saved. The bodies of two unknown
Zen drilted on the beach near Boyn-
ton.
At Stuart. fifteen acres of pineapple
sheds were blown down.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
Portland President Assaulted.

Colorado Springs, Sept 13.-Ralph
]. F'indley. who until several days ago
was superintendent of the Portland
Gold Mining Company mines in Grip
pie Creek and their reduction plant at
Colorado City, engaged in a street
fight shortly after o'clock last even
ing with James f. Burns, the president
of the company. Findley stopped
Burns and asked him why he had writ
ten him a letter calling him liar.
Burns responded that if Findley had
made certain statements he was a liar.
In the encounter which followed Burns
was kicked several times. Burns made
a feeble effort at resistance, but was
unable to overcome Findley's strength.
After the encounter both men went to
their homes.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
SOUTH FLORIDA DEVASTED
BY A TERRIBLE HURRICANE

AT Jupiter the wind blew seventy
five miles an hour, with the rain fall
ing in torrents.
Taking a day in crossing the penin-
sula, the storm struck Tampa Satur-
day morning. soon attaining velocity
of seventy miles an hour, and ragged
all day. The roofs of the Almeria and
Desoto hotels were blown off. Several
cigar factories were badly damaged at
Ybor City and several buildings were
anroofed. In Tampa the Hampton
block was unroofed and six small
dwellings were blown down. No loss
of life is reported The streets are
tangle of wires. Street lines made
no efforts to run cars. The wires lead
ing from Tampa in all directions are
down, and the city is in total dark
ness.
Other places on the west coast and
in the interior have not been heard
from. and it is feared that when re-
ports come in. the damage will be vast
ly increased. The orange and grape
fruit crops have been greatly damaged
The wires at Madison went down at
8 o'clock tonight, indicating that the
storm is now raging in middle Florida.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
Ape-like Tree pwe,lers.

A Melbourne correspondent of the
London Chronicle says that the admin
istrator of British New Guinea reports
the discovery of an extraordinary tribe
of marshland dwellers in the island of
Papua. Owing to the swampy grounds
and tangled underbrush, walking and
canoeing ale almost impossible The
native dwellings are built in trees, and
as a result Of the conditions existing.
the natives are gradually losing the use
of their lower limbs and are unable to
wall. on hard ground without their
feet bleeding Their bodies have de-
yeloped enormously. while their legs
and thighs have become atrophied. In
figure and carriage they are ape-like.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
VICTOR UNION
HALL PICkETED

Denver. Sept 13-A Republican spe-
cial from Victor last night says:
A detachment Of infantrymen guard
ed union headquarters tonight during
a miners meeting, searching for w. B.
Easterly, one of the strike leaders
whose arrest has been ordered by the
military authorities. He was not at
lue meeting. and after remaining on
guard for an hour and half, the sol
diers withdrew to Camp Goldfield.
Four rifle shots ringing out in the
night, closely followed by two more,
brought the entire guard details on
the double to posts Nos. / and :, al
Camp Goldfield. shortly after lo
o'clock tonight AT post No. j the
sentry was assaulted by some un-
known man, who kept on throwing
rocks. The first shot was fired in the
air. but as the shots kept coming,
three other shots were fired in the di-
rection from which the missiles were
thrown.
At post No. the sentry discovered
a man attempting to creep through the
lines. After the first shot was fired he
turned and ran in the darkness, fol-
lowed by a second bullet fired by the
sentry.
Early this morning Sherman Parker
Dlother of the strike leaders, was ar
rested by the military and taken from
his home to the guard tent 1t is
charged that he has'used inflammatory
language of a nature tending to incite
trouble.
To-day between 100 and 200 men sig
nified their intention to return to work
tomorrow or Monday. The Mine
Owners Association rooms have been
crowded all day with men who are put
through rigid examination before
they are hired The promise is exacted
from these men that in the future they
will have no connection whatever with
the Western Federation OF Miners.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
Seek to Raise Giants.

The $2,Ooo.OOO legacy left by Count
Alfred ST. Ouen de Pierrecourt to his
native city of Rouen on condition that
a provision be made for propagating a
race of giants has finally been dis
posed OF. The natural heirs began liti-
cation, which has now resulted in an
agreement that the city shall spend
100000 in founding an institute for
giants. keeping 100000 in reserve and
giving the balance to the legitimate
heirs.
1t is proposed to maintain in this
novel institute score or more OF gi-
ant couples. establishing workshops
for them and conditions favorable for
scientists to observe the result on the
progeny of giant couples.
The Springfield herald., 1903-09-18
MINING CONGRESS
SESSION CLOSED

Deadwood. S. D., Sept 13.-The
American Mining Congress yesterday
reelected ]. Fl. Richards of Boise, Ida
ho. president for the coming year, and
Irwin Mahon secretary; selected Port
land. Oregon, as the place at which to
hold the annual sessions in 1904 and
adjourned.
A particular brand of enthusiasm pc
culiar to mining men, which the nero
presence of such a great number OF
representatives of the mining industry
from all part of the United States
seemed to show could not be lacking
here. but which had not characterized
the earlier days of the proceedings
yesterdays interesting sessions showed
had only been lying dormant or work
ing beneath the surface. 1t on
ignite ii and arouse the miners
a spark of life to ignite it and miners
ardor, and adjournment came with ev-
cry one feeling the greatest satisfaction
in the results Of the sixth annual ses-
sion.
Col. e. F. Browne of Aspen, Colo
rado. was elected director.
Just before adjournment e. w. Mar
tin. on behalf of the Black Hills Min
ing Association, presented TO President
Richards badge of membership in the
American Mining Congress, made of
Black Hills gold, as a token of the ap-
probation and gratitude for the man
ner in which he had given his services
during the past year in the furtherance
of the interests of the American min
ing industry.
The close of the sixth annual session
showed 54S accredited and appointed
delegates to the congress, and 241 per-
manent members, making total of
7S9 legally entitled to participate in
the proceedings.