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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Woman's Auxiliary.

A large and we'll attended meeting OF
the Woman's Auxiliary was held IN Lee
Camp Hall last mig hit. Business OF IN
terest was transacted and some interest
ing committee reports were rendered. Mrs
Pierpoint reported, on behalf of the com
mittee having charge of the lawn party
of last week, that the sum Of $40 had been
cleared This was turned over to the
treasurer of the building fund commit
tee. Much pleasure was expressed at
the handsome gift of the linen shades
throughout the house to the auxiliary
and as they are of linen they are de-
cided addition to the appearance OF the
hall. They are the gift of the junior
daughters Of the Mary Gusts Lee ChaP1'
ter One new member was received
There has been steady growth OF the
auxiliary in the last six months, and al
a spirit Of enthusiasm has been aroused
much is expected of the various plans OIL
foot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS


Northern mails, week days, close at 7 sc,
90 and 10 20 a. M, and l Is, 24O, 6 40, rs
and 10 45 D. m. Open at 90 q. M, l2OO M
and 4 80 D. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 8 80 a. M, 80 p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
40 and 10 40 a. m, and 2 so and 10 40 p. m.
Omen at s 90 a. IN. and 80 and 4 80 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
1890 A. m. and 800, $50 and 10 45 p. m.
Open at s a. m. and and p. IN.
Manassas Division mails close at 70 q. m.
and 345 D. m. Open at ~ 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close az
7 80 a. III. and a p. m. Open at 900 q. m. and
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 2 IS p;
M. and 10 As p. m. Open at $40 a. m. ana
1902. m. oo ooo -.
Washington mails close at 730, $50 and
II 10 a. m, and 10, 240, g. 40, S23 and ~ 40
D. m. Open at s 90 a. H., IL 90 m. and 100 p
m. and 30 p. m.
Office Hours-Open at 800 a. m. Close al
Sunday Hours-open at soOa. m. Close
at 10 90 a. m.
Carriers Observation-Disclosures made on In
side routes-6 so and 10 90 a. IN. and 90 and
20 n. m. Full route--6 80 a. m. and 80 p
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and clos'
10 90 a. m. 80,
Deliveries made 90 a. m, p. m. and III
p. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minute'
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Meeting Of Fire Wardens.

A meeting of the Board of Fire War
dens was held last night at which con-
siderable routine business was transact,
ed. Mr.. Julian Ballenger was elected
driver of the Hydranlion hose wagon,
vice Mr.. Raymond Smith, resigned. The
company had recommended MIR. George
Cogan. who had been filling the posi-
ton temporarily, for election, and the
fact that the wardens did not select him
caused some dissatisfaction, a few mem
bers of the company having informed
the wardens that they will not work at
fires in future. A meeting of the by
dranlion Company has been called Tor
tonight and it is intimated that a dis
bandment of the company may follow
Mr.. Samuel Elliott was second choice
of the Hydranlion Company for the posi-
tion. The vote for driver as cast by the
wardens was as follows For Cogan,
Mr.. Summers. For Ballenger, Messrs.
Risheill. Myers and MelchiOr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
FOREIGN NEWS.

Adyices from Chez Foo, China, re-
port that 700 persons were drowned in the
floods that occurred there July p. Two
thousand people were rendered homeless.
The principal event in the regatta
which is being held off Cowes, Isle OF
Wight, under the auspices of the Royal
Yacht Club was the race for the Kaiser :
cup. There we're II entries. Splendid
weather prevailed. The Kaiser cup was
captured by the Bona, amid great ex-
citement. The Bona is owned by Peter
Donaldson, the Iron Merchant of Glss-
gov.
British naval manoeuvres on grand scale
began today. Twenty Of the battleships anc
forty cruisers are engaged. The manoeuyr'
will last until August II. There is defensive
and an attack of the fleet, and some interest
ing naval problems have been devised for th'
commanders 10 solve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Melchior and dapg liter
will spend the month of August at Herndon,
Fairfax county -.
Mr.. Amos Fisher today received a letter
from Surgeon Alexander Murray, U. ). a.,
stating that he and his family safely arrived
at Manila on June 20. .n
Miss Emma Glauner. of Lynchburg, is the
guest of Mrs. J. F. Watkins in this city.
DR.. and Mrs. w. K. Puryis have retui hed
from a trip by sea to Boston and the Mas'a'
chusetts coast towns.
Mr.. G. r. Hill has gone to Rawley Springs
Mrs. w. F. Lambert has returned from a
visit to relatives in Maryland; -,
Miss Myra Lee CAVALIER, who has been III
with typhoid fever. is out again.
Messrs. Alexander Kaufman and Sydney
Wolberg are spending their vacation at Co
lonial Beach. u,c
Mrs. T. J. Davis and children, of sol Wolfe
street, have gone to Richmond to spend q
month. >.
The many friends Of Miss Lulie Rathbone
in this CITY. will regret to learn she Will nc
longer reside in our midst She leaves tins
evening to Join her sister and husband JUS
returned from a European bridal tour) IN
| Philadelphia, from whence the three Will pro
coed to their future home IN Dalton, Mass
Last night. at meeting Of the King
daughters of Grace Church, to whom she has
endeared her herself during her long term ~
President, she was the recipient OF hanason
Roman gold cross beautifully Inscribed Will
her initials. those of the order and the WORD
"Mizpah" in testimony of their deep appre
citation of her many sterling qualities.
Mr.. BENJAMIN Wheatley is spending his va
cation at Virginia Beach.
Mrs. r. F. Knox has gone to join. he
daughter. Mrs. Reid, at Massanutta Springs
Officer TIGER and wife and their daughters
Florrie and Elsie, accompanied by Mrs
Clarence TIGER left this afternoon for Health
vile. Va. their summer home, where the.
will spend the month of August.
Fire Warden c. j. w. Summers will act a
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department durin
the absence Of the city of Mr.. G. w. Pettey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Daniel Cohon, of this city, was today fined
$50 in Washington for carrying concealed
weapons.
Fairfax street, from King to Prince, which
has been paved with yitrified brick, was today
opened for traffic.
The iron for the new Y at King and Royal
streets has arrived and work upon the same
will be commence at once.
An old-fashioned four-horse team with bells,
bailing from the rural district, attracted some
attention as it passed through the streets to-
| day. e NJ.
william and Mrs. Bertha Wenk, died at her
parents residence, 2S0 north Alfred street.
last night.
Mr.. r. Lee Field offers mems suits at
snecial discount. Mr.. Field has a large anc
Varied stock of everything in the clothi9t
| line. and those who patronize him Will b'
well satisfied with their purchases.
Mr. Jacob Brill will give another cra'
feast at his restaurant, foot of King street. 10
Clam soup, ice; fried CLANS, soc dozen
deyiled crabs, Toe; soft she'll crabs, IVc, am
vegetable soup sc, every day at {. H. I'm 7
mermans. ""-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
MEDICINAL.
Emphatic Talk.
The kind that carries CON-
viction to every Alex
andia Reader.

Conviction must follow such emphatic PROOF
as is given here. The testimony Of Alexah-
dria residents should satisfy the most skeptic-
A. Here is an Alexandria case. Read IL
and 500 If doubt can exist in the face OF this
evidence.
Mrs George ". Johnson, wife OF Geo. W.
Johnson employed in the lumber yard, resi-
dence 125 north Lee street, says i have
often been in misery with my back and total
~ unable to do even the most trivial work
about the house. When the attacks were in
the acute stage headaches were present and a
constant feeling of WEAKNESS chung to me con-
tinually. In some way Deans Kidney Pills
were brought to my attention and | went to
+. S. Leadbeater & Sons drugstore for a box
aud took a course Of the treatment. So that
others may profit by my experience VINO
suffer as | suffered and are at a loss to know
what to do to even obtain slight relief and
may know how to stop attacks OF kidney
complaint let me emphatically say Doan's
Kidney Pills can be depended upon. My
health at the present time is better than 1t
had been for months"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States. Remember
the name Doan's and take no substitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Narrow Escape of Wagon.

A horse and wagon be- )nging to Ben
Cooley, colored, had a narrow escape on
Henry street, between King and Cameron
yesterday evening. The wagon had been
left in the street and when Chesapeake
and Ohio train got within a few yards
of il the horse turned the vehicle around
on the track. The engineer stopped the
train as soon as possible, not, however,
until the pilot had struck the wagon
The horse was knocked down and upon
rising started to run away, but was cap
tured by colored man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05

An electric railway pole which had
rotted away at the bottom fell at the IN
tersection of King and Alfred streets late
Yesterday evening. Fortunately, no one ont,
was injured, but several people haa
marrow escapes. One of the wires, but
NOT a live one. sh uck Mr.. James o Meara'
who was riding bicycle. He was knock
cd down but was not hurt. A number
of the electric railway poles are said to De
in dangerous condition and the fall 90 o
the one described above should bea sum
Gent reminder that most OF them wan
Immediate inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Preparing for the New Yard.

1t is said that the six railroad com
panies which are to have union yard
in Alexandria county are engaged IN
making preliminary preparations for the
construction of the same. The new
ward will accommodate about two thous-
and cars. An order for the switches has
already been placed 1t is said they
will cost SS7, 900. Some Alexandrlans,
supposed to be in positions to know, say
the union depot will be erected at the
head of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
River Notes.

It is again stated that MessrS.
AUGUSTUS Dean & Son, boat builders OF
tbis city are having plans prepared for
the lmiiding Of new marine railway at
that shipyard, near the mouth of the old
canal basin.
The burned ferry steamer Columbia,
will. it is said, be taken to Baltimore IN IL, a
few DAYS and the work OF rebuild
inc the burned deck house on the
steamer will be pushed to completion as
ranidly as possible, and it Is expected
she will be back on her route between
this city and Washington in the ca y
fafl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Police Court Notes.

Mr.. John T. Sweeney, President OF
the Board of Aldermen, presided IN the
Police Court this morning.
A man who was charged with obtain
ing goods under false pretenses by en-
tering a saloon and calling for drink
which he failed to pay for, was dismis'
sed, as the plaintiff failed to appear.
a young man charged with disorderly
conduct forfeited his collateral by failing
to appear.
A man who was charged with assault.
ing an acquaintance was fin ed $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
A sure Cure for Diarrhoea.

Coming as it does, in the busiest seas
on when a man can least afford to lo'e
time, a sure and quick cure for diarrhota
is very desirable. Anyone who has
given it trial will tell you that the
quickest, surest and most pleasant
remedy in use for this disease is Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, There is no loss Of time when
it is used, az one OF two doses of it will
cure any ordinary attack. 1t never
fails, not even in the most severe and
dangerous cases. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Monetary and Commercial,

New York, August 5.-The stock market
opened excited and weak, with renewal OF
pressure apparent in a great many Issues
Initial declines ranged from to per cent.
in the first ten minutes. The extreme declines
extended to four per cent. in Virginia-oafo-
lima The selling pressure continued ane5
The first n minutes and further declines and
new low records were established.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Meeting of Board of Aldermen.

4 meeting of the Board of Aldermen
has been called by President Sweeney
for tonight for the purpose of concurTing
in the action Of the Common Council III
appropriating 81, $50 for improvements
in Peabody school building. Under the
present constitution appropriations OF
more than 81 900 cannot be made by
both boards on the same night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Death Of Miss Jones.

Miss Cornelia Jones died at her
home 800 south Pitt street, this morn
inc ased rs years. The deceased had
taen q sufferer from epithelioma of the
,,ontb She was a daughter of the
into General Walter and Ann Lucinda
Ion Iones and was born in Washington
Her remains will be taken to that city
and inferred in the CONCESSIONS
oo,,aforv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Dewitt is the Name.

When you 60 to buy Witch Hazel Salve LOOK
for the name DEWITT on every box. The
nure. unadulterated Witch Hazel is used IN
making DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, which
is the best salye in the world,for cuts, burns,
bruises boils, eczema and piles. The Popu-
Iar;tv of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, due to
its many cures, has caused numerous worth
less counterfeits to be placed on the market Ts,
The genuine bears the name Of r. Z; DeMlIl
& Co Chicago. Sold by f. S, Leadbeater 9
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Mems Shirts.
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 420 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D.

FREE FROM ALLIANCES. "-Archbishop
Ireland, in speaking of the new Pope, at st.
Paul, Mimi, yesterday said:
$50 far as known Cardinal SartO, now elect
ed Pope, is a man Of deep learning. and rec
ognized prudence Of action. He administer
ed the important diocese Of Venice in a man
ner to draw him universal praise. WINE
archbishop and cardinal he seldom visited
Rome. He enters into the pontificate free
from all entangling alliances, free in every
way to carve out for himself his own career.
The election is not a surprise. 1t was evident
from the beginning that If one outside OF
Rome was to be chosen that one would be
Cardinal Sarto. A not uncommon course Of
eonclayes is 10 take as its candidate one out
side the Eternal City, so that his future adj
ministration may be from the beginning en-
tirely and manifestly inspired by his own
wisdom and knowledge Of affairs. This is
exactly what happened when Leo XIII him
self was chosen"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
l5C
Batiste Lawns,
Ol=4C the Yard.

GENERAL thousand yards have been
- added TO the lot advertised recently,
and those who were unable to secure the
desired quantity of certain patterns may
now do so.
The goods are bright, fresh, new, and
every yard Of this seasons production.
The designs cover variety of floral eff
fects, as we'll as the more conventional
figures, scrolls, stripes, &C., in large,
handsome, Artistic patterns.
The styles are such as are in broad
demand and the goods are absolutely
new and perfect
Main Aoor-New bldg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
August Sale of
Lace Curtains
IA to u Off.

OUR annual August sale of Lace Cur
" tains begins today, when we will
dispose of all one, two and three-pair
lots at a reduction of a third to hall
from regular prices.
From a money-saving standpoint this
is the most important curtain event OF
the year, because of the opportunity af-
forded to supply your needs at a very
decided saving.
The styles are this seasons latest and
best designs, in popular-priced curtains,
and include Irish Point, Nottingham,
Plain and Ruffled Net, Brussels, Re-
Nuisance, Real and Imitation Arabian.
The lots consist mostly Of one, two and
three pairs, but in some cases there are
four and FIVE pairs.
Second door-New bldg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
THROWN from a Wheel.

Mr.. A. L. Jones, of this city, an employed
at the Washington navy yard was thrown
from bicycle on Monday last and one of his
arms was seriously injured His face was
also bruised. He will be unable to resume
his duties at the navy yard for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer or for any length of time can have
the Gazette mailed to them for ten cents
q Uvaak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Communicated.
OUR VERDICT.

OUR NEkDlCI.
II takes four cops TO make man.
Now solve this problem if you can.
Tis said a tailor when in, action
is naught else than vulgar fraction. r
Now If il takes four cops leach with q billy
and gum
To RIM one engineer to the station house,
Each cop must be nix cum rouse; -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:l2 a: m. and sels
7:l2 p. m. High water ct 6:zo p H. anu
7:04 %, ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05

WEATHER PRoBABILITIB.[r9 pr. tnls seo. !.
ton partly cloudy tonight ana thursday )
variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Estate Agricultural and Mechanical College,
AT BLACKSBURG, VA.
A Southern ms titute Of Technology.

Forty-fye instructors Thoroughly equip
ped shops, laboratories and infrmary. Farm
Of four hundred acres. Steam heating and
electric lights ia dormitOries Degree courses
in Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil, Mechani-
cal and Electrical Engineering, Applied
Chemistry and General Science. Shorter
courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical
Mechanics.
Total cost Of session of nine months includ-
ing tuition and other fees, board, washing,
text bOoks, medical attendance, etc, about
1880 Cost to State students, about $4,000.
Next session begins Sept. 81 1903. For cats-
logue and other information apply TO j. NJ.
McBryde, Phi. d. IL. D., President
jy9 colin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05

IYNCHINGs IMMINENT. Constable James
NJ. Wright, of Clayton, Del, who was shot
Monday evening by Fletcher Hollis, negro
in CLAYTON, was yesterday morning taken to
the Delaware hospital where his condition IS
very serious, The surgeons, however, think
that he has a chance Of recovery. The search
for Hollis is still being vigorously continued,
and it is probable that he will be shot 10
death if he is apprehended. Detective
Francis, if the negro IS caught, VIII endeay1f
to place him in custody and take him to WI
mington for safe keeping. The searching
narties however. say that they do not pro-
nose 10 allow this to be done. There are two
of them, each numbering about 100 men, and
they are patrolling the banks Of the Smyrna
river from Clayton to Bombay Hook IN seareh
of Hollis, who is supposed to be hiding III the
marshes. Governor Hum was at Dover yes
terday, and before leaving authorized re-:
ward of 500 to be offered for the arrest OF
Hollis. Governor HUM said: THE 500 IS
for the arrest and delivery Of Hollis 10 the
county jail. AS soon as / can get in commun-
| ication with Attorney General Ward and also
more fully learn Of the condition OF Wrghtt,
the amount Of the reward may be increased.
William Hamilton, aged twenty-four years.
confessed Yesterday morning 70 the murder
and humiliation of Mabel Richards, an eleven
vear.old girl, whose body was found near
Anatone Idaho, yesterday afternoon. Inc
child was waylaid by Hamilton while en- route
IN Sundav-school. Hamilton is IN jan q
Asotin. In all probability he will be lynen
Ell. as hundreds of people are now reporter
he assembling in the town. The dead gir
was a daughter Of Sheriff Richards, OF Asotll
county. Hamilton is farmer, who mas IL
sided in the county number Of years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05

THE PROSPEROUS SOUTH. -Presldel I
John Shelton Williams of the Seaboard
Air Line is quoted by the Wall Street
Journal as follows: only advices from
along the line of our road in the seven
southern States traversed by this system
indicate that present prosperous con-
ditions are likely to be accumulated
rather than diminished as a result OF
big crops, good prices and the steady
development which is going on. Unless
we have unforeseen setbacks, the growing
cotton crop, in view of the increased
acreage and the generous use OF fertl-
lizers, will probably exceed any crop
heretofore raised in the South, and,
owing to the worlds demand for the raw
cotton and its present scarcity, the South
stands n good chance of realizing from
this crop slOO,OOO,OOO more than it
ever realized from a cotton crop before.
In Florida business is active, and the
outlook bright. The Florida orange
crop is now assured, and it is estimated
that the yield this season will be 2, 900,
600 boxes against 1900, 900 last year
and the new trees which will come int
bearing next year will, it is estimated
bring the yield for 1904 up to $500,
900 boxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05

wAsHBoARps.1GIa S. r. gq .sfs K Brass
Zinc ana "oou " "' J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-05
Episcopal High School

A fitting School for Boys, eight miles from
Washington, ID. c., and three from Alexan-
dria. Elevated and beautiful situation
The 65th year opens September %. 1903.
For catalogue apply to the Principal, l.. NJ.
BLACKBOARD, NJ. A., Alexandria, Va.
iyl6 eOd&tw 3m
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-17

The press of the smaller cities
and big towns Is strenuously ad 70
vising readers to patronize home
merchants at this particular sea SOD,
reminding them of the expenditures
made by these same business men
In order to have ocks acceptable
to all. The advice, too, Is generally
being taken. Here In SistersviIle
there Is no need for any citizen to
make a journey 10 the larger cities
for Christmas presents, or In fact
for any goods at any season. The
merchants of this city accommodate
all tastes. and 1t Is on record that
In many instar ces thev sell q,
lower pics than the same goods
bring In cities Again the Review
urges Its readers who are IN the
habit of patronizIng our merchants
TO stay right with them.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-17

A newspaper discharges its full
obligation to Its readers when 1t
presents to them all important mat
ters of interest In a readable man
ner, This Is true, whether the
paper has 10000 readers or $50;
but the newspaper with 2.coo cir
cula.ion can give Its readers more
attention individually than the
newspaper wit 10000 circulation.
This fact, however, seems not to
be fully appreciated by readers OF
papers of large circulation, from
the many and various demands
which they make upon them II
they would stop to think the mat
ter over, they would be more con-
siderate, but many of them do not,
far as they are concerned there
being only their oW0 wants, needs
and ideas, and the newspapers
which they read and, perhaps,
may have read for years If they
fail to secure the attention they de
mand, they feel aggrieved and hold
their newspaper responsible for
their injured feelings, though the
newspaper has discharged It's con-
tract obligation to them to the very
letter.
These observations are pertinent
because the Review finds 1t i'm
possible to grant all the favors
asked, to supply all the informa-
ton requested, to open Its columns
to controversies of interest only to
the few, to exploit Ideas OF radical
thinkers, to undertake reforma
tions, ect., ect. AS newspaper II
has strenuously adhered to Its
contract obligations, for Its