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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet at the Children's Home
tonight.
We have received an invitation TO at
tend The Fredericksburg fair, which be-
gins on the 9th and continues for three
days.
The weather this morning was cool,
so much so that fires were kindled in
many houses. The mercury in the Their
mometer at O'Clock was down to 49,.
Mary Cook, colored, widow of Rev.
Fields Cook, died at her home, 2l0
Prince street, this evening. She had
been in bad health for some time, but
her death was sudden.
We have received from the Virginia
State Commission an invitation to attend
the celebration OF Virginia Day, Friday,
September twenty-third, at "Mon-
ticelo," the Virginia State Building at
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at
st. Louis.
A nephew of Charles Curry, who was struck
and killed by train at Brickhayen on the
9th instant, came here yesterday from Rich
mond and had the remains exhumed and for
warded to Richmond, where they will be IN.
TERED
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to william l.. Cooke and Mary
l.. Kelly, both Of Bristersburg, and to Samuel
NJ. Whedbee and Mary A. Chauncey, both Of
Alexandra.
A joint meeting Of the committees on light
and finance was held last night at which the
matter of the disposal Of the city's electric
franchise was discussed, but no action wa
taken.
Officer Roberts today arrested Llewellyn
and Frederick Digs, colored, for disorderly
conduct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Postal Information.

A pamphlet containing general postsal
information has been printed by Inc
Post Office Department and will De as
tributed from stamp windows to busl-
ness firms ..and families. Classification
conditions and rates of postage are some
of the points of information they con-
tain. Postmasters will supply the
pamphlets, to the public whenever
called for not more than one copy being
given to any one person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY.

The remnants of the week that is ending
must 20 before the new week begins
This thoroughnes4. this regularity with
which we clean house land no store in the
world does it more thoroughly, enables us to
ciIer for the selection Of our customers stock
that is always clean. fresh, complete and up.
to-dalo-and on Fridays to offer so many and
genuine bargains.
30 slow merchandise Is allowed TO exist
here.
Remnants are disposed Of quickly and COM
pletely on Friday of each week.
Bargain opportunities for tomorrow
abound-and the goods are just snch things
as can be used now and for several weeks to
come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Police Court.

TJustiee Jos. S. Beach presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning;
Two white men, arrested by Officers
Beach and Knight for defacing property
on north Lee street and for dlsorderly
conduct we're fined $40 each. >,
Joseph Williams, colOred, arrested oy
,Ofscers Nicholson and Arlington for as
gaulting and beating Jennie FAIR was
fined So. ,L.
William jenkins, colOred, arrested by
Officer Belts charged with attempting "
obtain money from Hugh Strlder e"de'
false pretenses was fined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Silk PettiCOatS
UnderpriCed,

We have just received and offer two lots Of
Black Silk Petticoats at about third less
than the usual prices.
Women's Black Silk Petticoats, made of a
good quality taffeta, with plated dounce fin
ished with rufile aud dust ruille.
1896 each. Value s..
Women's Black Silk Petticoats, made OF
an excellent quality taffeta. with deep tuck
ed umbrella founce.
s. each. Value $3.50.
Attention is also called to our new line Of
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques and Bath
Robes. Ideal garments for cool mornings and
evenings.
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, with tight
back, loose front, high neck. Each....... Zoe
Eiderdewn Dressing Sacques, with tight
back and loose front. EACH. Sl.OO
Third floor Eleventh st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Wedding.

Miss Alice G. Hudson and Mr.. Robt-
T. Thomas were married yesterday even
ing at the residence Of the brides par
ents. GIG King street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. p. Stump,
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, in the presence Of the two fami-
lies and a few friends. Mr.. Thomas Is
a we'll known Southern Railway engi-
neer. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas left on
the Norfolk steamer for trip through
the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Attempts Suicide,

Mary Bloch Abertson, the l5-year-
old bride of 55-year-old William Albert
son, attempted to swallow a quantity OF
broken glass at the police station-house at
Philadelphia early yesterday morning,
but was caught and prevented by the
matron. Pending her appearance be-
fore the Juvenile Court, the child is
being cared for by MatrOn Mary Borden,
as there is no provision in the detention
ward of the Philadelphia Hospital fol
Girls. When MatrOn Borden found out
the girls intentions she sent for DR..
Sinnamon, who after examining the
girl, said that she had not succeeded.
Albertson was locked up on Tuesday
on charge of enticing minor, which
was preferred against him by John
Block, the father Of Mary. The CIR
went to Camden, the police say, with
AlDel.son on last Saturday and was there
married to him. The girl was also
held at the request of her father, wh'
charged her with being incorrigible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0IlP0D
10th. 18th. f x G StsN w.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.
Our business hours from now on
Sa m. to 6p. m.
VOMBU'S NEW
FALL HOSIERY

We have ?ust secure about 300 dozen
Women's Hose, which We Offer at third less
than the regular prices. ID played on center
counter, as follows;
Women's Black Cotton Hose, with double
soes and high spliced heels.
l9c pair. Value, 25c.
Women's Black Rembraut and Richelieu
Ribbed Lisle Thread Hose, with double heels
and toes
25c pair. Value S5c.
Women's Black Ribbed Isle Thread Hose,
with embroidered ankle.
35c pair. Value sec.
Women's Embroidered Isle Thread Hose,
plain and with lace ankles.
5Oc pair. Value Zoe.
Also manufacturers samples Of Women'
Isle Thread and Cotton Hose, plain colors
and fancy stripes.
25c pair. Value, SO and soc.
Ha;,, floor Y AZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
A Vital Part.

In giving advice to young business
men an expert says: "Adverti sing
space is as much a part of your business
and property as is the window in which
YOU display goods or in the office where
YOU do business. Get rid OF the woe
fully mistaken idea that advertising Is
something outside of business-a mere
external aid, but not an integral part OF
it. Advertising is vital part OF busl-
ness "-TPhila. Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Fearful odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such, in
brief was the condition Of an old soldier by
name Of ]. ]. Ravens, Versailles, O.. For
years he was troubled with Kidney disease
and neither doctors nor medicines gave him
relief. At length he tried Electric Bitters.
Ii put him on his feet in short order and now
he testifes, Pm on the road to compile re-
eoyery." Best on earth for Liver and Kidney
troubles and all forms of Stomach and Bowel
Complaints Only zoe. Guaranteed by f. S.
Ieadbeater 4 Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
The Double Track

The double track Of the Southern
Railway now extends from this city to
Orange. But one track, however is
used between Manassas and NokesviDe
a distance OF seven miles. In about two
weeks time a double track will be in o.
ration between these points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
CORPORATION Court.

Nudge L. G. Barley presiding
City Council VS.. Virginia Lancaster
and Hannah Genzberger; decree con-
ffrming report of II. n. Garner and APP
pointing G. L. BoOthe special commits
siOner of sale.
A, II. Taylor VS.. W. T. Gardner ct al
final decree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
In Praise of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy.

"AIlow me to give you few words in
rraise of Chamberlsin's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" says Mr.. John
Hamlet. of Eagle Pass, Texas, 81 sui;
fered one week with bowel trouble and
took t all kinds of medicine withOutgetting
any relief, when my friend, Mr.; =,
Johnson, merchant here, advised me
70 take this remedy. After taking one
dose felt greatly relieved and when !,
had taken the third dose was ennrely
cured. / thank you from the bottom Of
nv heart for putting this great remeay
in the hands OF mankind" For sale oy
q & Timberman and W. F. Creigh'
ton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s. Bro,
washington's FavOrite Store
Store closes, p. m.-saturdays, sp. M
AUTUMN
LADIES
SUITS.

Made up in fine English mixtures,
styfishly tailored and perfect in fit,
Nothing like them elsewhere at these
prices.
Loose Black Jacket 80 inches long lined
with gray satin skirt has nine cores, with
inverted plaits at bottom $27 80 would be q
fair price for a suit Of this char CD S0
acter. Well charge you butt. V@A ~
The newest design in Misses Suits Of all.
wool fancy mixtures, in navy, brown, and
black colarless jacket, with trimming Of
solid color broadcloth, braid. and fancy
buttons lined with good quality black satin |;
nine-gore skirt, with inverted foot
plaits worth $3.50. Spec-Sf6 S0
cial. ........ ..........- y
Beautiful Walking Suit, made Of all-wool
cheviot, in black and navy blue; loose jacket,
with plaits down back and belt at waist line
doubled-breasted lined with black satin
nine gore skirt, with inverted %l2 OK
foot plaits. ...-.....-..... ..-...----.-.-.
A strictly tailored Suit, made Of all-wool
American Mills pebble cheyiot, in black
only :; all seams beautifully stitched jacket
taffeta lined; length "a inches nine
gore skirt worth $500. Spe- $40 81
clal... ............... ....s..'...''''s'''''' y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22

New Outing Flsnnels, yard &c, &c, &c and l0c
New Flannelettes, yard lOc and.......... l23c
Infants New Silk Caps, each 25c, SOC,
81 and ....... 80. -. ............... Sl.5O
Ladies' Medium-weight Underwear,
Vests and Pants, each 25c and........... SOC
Infants Warm Vests. l5c, 25c, S5c and. SOC
Childrens Warm Underwear, each 100,
121c, l5c, 2Jc and..".,...".... ......... QUO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
A Testimonial Concert.

A concert and testimonial to james ~.
Buckner will be given at the Opera
House tomorrow night. An interesting
musical and literary programme has been
arranged for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22

w..rupR PRoBABILITIRs.-For this sec
w wa sair " continued cooler tonight Friday
f s';r 18th slowly rising temperature; light to
f"ash northeast to east winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
New Dress Goods

New Flaked Scrges, 50 inches, yard........ SOC
New Wool Suiting, 36 inches, yard.....,. SOC
New Serges, AZ inches, yard........ ......... soc
New Mohair 3S inches, yard. -. 49,. go. :. soc
New Broadcloths, SO inches, yard 81,
$l25 81 80 and ..... ................. ..... $500
New Danish Cloth
224nches, yard .......,.. .....,, .....-". l23c
80 inches, yard .....,.,.. ...."........ zoe
New Tricot Flannel. 81 inches, yard 49,. 25c
New French Flannels, 81 inches, yard
SOC and ....... .............. ... ....... SOC
New Crepe de Chine, AZ inches. yard. 75c
New Cashmeres, SO inches, yard 25c and SOC
New Percales, SO inches, yard Zoe and. l2lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Local Matters.

Gu, ,;..s tomorrow at 5:47 and sets 5;57
~, sun IlSeS az s:24 q. IN. and 6:43 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Bargain i'm
EmbrOideries.
200 Pieces Of New EmbrOideries
at Sacrifice Prices.

Embroideries that retail for l0c, l5c,
25c and SOC will be sold at &c for the
lOc widths, Sc for the DC widths, lac
for the 25c widths, and l9c for the soc
widths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, F and G Sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL.
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.
~ Gas bills for the quarter ending Septem-
Der |, 1904. having been delivered, this is to
notify all consumers thst the usual discount
will be allowed on all bills paid on or before
OCTOBER l, 1904 After that date no dis;
count will be allowed, and delinquents will
be required to make early settlement By
order Of the Committee on Light.
J. b. WALLER, Clerk of Gas
sep2l I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
The Market.

Georgetown. Sept. 22.-whsst $685.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22
the 3ist day Of October, 1901.


A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND lying on
the north side of King street extended and
bounded on the west by the lands Of Baggett,
formerly being the lands of Hooh, and the
heirs of John Ramsay; on the north by the
lands formerly belonging to Townsend Bag
gett. OH the east by the land formerly belong
ing to Wesley Summers, and on the south by
King street, aforesaid, extended.
The said lands were for many years, and
until about 1898, fenced in on each and every
side. and contain between four (4l and SIX
(6J acres, more or less. g,
( The property will be offered as q whole and
also will be offered in lots, and the best oid
or bids upon the property as whole or IN
lots will be reported to the court. The prop
erty has been subdivided into lots by extend
ing Cameron street and Peyton street through
the property. 4 plat showing the dimensions
and locations of lots can be seen at the once
of Messrs. Norton & Boothe.
Terms Of Sale :-One.thlrd cash and the
residue in two equal payments AT SIX lol anu
twelve (l2) months from date otsale, bearing
interest. and evidenced by notes OF the pur'
chasers and secured by retention OF title or
by deed Of trust, or all cash at the option oil
| the purchasers. .,-
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON.
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE,
Commissioners Of Sale.
hereby certify that John NJ. johnson, one
| If the commissioners of sale above mentioned
has executed bond In the penalty OF > 900, az
required by decree of sale in the above Ell
titled cause. with approved security.
''''''' John 5 BEACH,
Clerk of the Corporation Court OF the City
of Alexandra, Va.
| ean01 fd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22

NJOTICE.-All persons indebted to me e for for
~ services as undertaken, rendered bel before =,
July /. 1904, will please call a. the once OF
Howard W. Smith. attorney, III north Far
fax street. and settle the same T ,Ra hoo ohs
next ten days as | wish to close up ,lle p9oAI
used by my former agent, W. =. ar arnold NJ
will continue the business hereaiver ~ nlS
,snne s share of the public patronage.
Respectfully; r. npvrv
.oo ., Funeral Director.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22

EOR SALE,-The THREE NEW BRICK
HOUSES Nos. 1905 1905 and 1907 Duke
street, with all modern Improvements, in
Gliding hot and cold water. Price $3.50.
81. $50 and 3 $50 respectively. Three hundred
dollars cash and s2l per month. Six per
cent. interest on deferred payments.
sepl9 I'm GEO. f. KLIPSTEIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-22

HAVING REMoDELED MY OYSTER
1 house am now P pySTsp to NIL all or,
s aor * at come TO this market. Clean shuck-
81 and good measure guaranteed. Your
patronage respectfully solicited by
J. NJ. YOUNG,
S07 Prince street,
sep21 Az Opposite Gazette Otite.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
A Peculiar Contradiction.

There is something rather odd
about the attitude of the Democratic
party this year toward inferior races.
Judge Taft and the Republican lead
ers with him being of the opinion
that it is not wise to set a day for
complete Filipino independence as
yet, of course the opposition feels
Obliged to declare such hesitation
unfair. unjust, inconsistent. and I'M
true TO American principles. and eX-
plain the necessity of promising the
Filipinos self-government right now.
At the same time a large majority
of the party is energetically taking
away the ballot from several millions
OF American negroes on the ground
that they are not fit for self-govern-
ment, and never will be. In face Of
this, it is hardly probable that the
Democratic platform favors complete
and immediate independence of the
FilipinOs, who, if granted such indie
pendence, would probably fall a prey
to some European country in about a
week, and never be allowed even a
measure of self-goYernment
The fact is that the Democratic
policy is practically the same as the
Republican pOlicy-that of allowing
the islands 10 govern themselves as
soon as it is safe for them to do so.
and when that will be Nobody can at
present say.
But the puzzling point is, why
should the Democrats be so positive
concerning the self-governing ca
pacity of the Filipino, whom they do
not know, as compared with that of
the American negro, whom they do
know?
And why should they assume that
the fraction of the Filipino popula-
ton which is educated, intelligent
and patriotic, can run those islands
better, without extraneous help, than
Americans can do with the power of
Uncle Sam behind them to keep out
foreign Intervention, and the assist
snce of these same educated Fill
pinOs? The savage tribes in the
Philippines will certainly be as long
in reaching a self-gOverning citi-
zenship as the slave in the Carolina
rice swamps or the Louisiana cane
field.
Why this hurry to make them cit
liens with one hand and take away
conferred citizenship from the Amer
lean negro with the other?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
Old Time EConomu.

Somebody writes 10 the New York
World" to ask how many people ever
think of collecting burnt matches and
using the wood thereby accumulated
Tor kindlings. and this economist al
leges that in the course of the year a
respectable amount of kindling wood
might accrue from such habit That
is true; and also the person who h ID
the habit would become fussy and
petty-rainded
Years ago, when matches and pins
and string were more costly than they
are now, children used TO read in
their Sunday school books of the Vir-
tue Of the little boy who always I'M
tied knot and saved the string, and
never failed to pick up a pin when he
saw one in the street, nor thought Of
putting It ia the teachers chair after
ward. But of late we have come to
feel that a persons brain and time
and muscle are Of some value, and
possibly Of more value than inanimate
objects.
There is a wastefulness which is
reprehensible, OF course. Economy,
even in little things, is not TO be con-
demned. II is just as well TO have a
place for string and paper, and pick
up pins, If one can do it without TAX
Ing any trouble, for these things are
likely TO be wanted in a hurry, and
more time is saved by having them
on hand than by throwing them
away. But burnt matches are of such
tnfinitesimal use, and the labor in
volyed in making every member of
the family put them in the contribu-
ton box would be so enormous and
so productive Of friction, that it seems
as If they might as well be overlook
ed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29

even the most ignorant committee
man to swallow.
The lessons" consist of a series
of questions and experiments dealing
with common fruits. The teacher is
supposed to bring to the schoolroom,
for example, a basket of blackberries,
or peaches, or pears, or plums, and
see that each child has one or more
specimens, also that each is provided
with a knife and some blotting-
paper
The blotting-paper is provided for
the child TO spill the juice on it, so
that the color of the Juice may be
known. With the knife each child
cuts its fruit in two, lOngitudinally
or horizontally. The class is re-
CURED TO tell the color and shape of
the fruit, the "knock-sound" or
'pinch-sound" produced. respective
ly, by knocking or pinching, the
that the first thing, and various
other particulars. If there is any
thing more solemnly ridiculous than
a roomful of children, each pinching
a potato to see if it will squeak, it
must be the author of such a scheme.
OF course, the one thought in the
mind of every child will be How
soon do We come to the eating part ?"
and. Of course, the teachers hands
will be full, dealing with the children
who cut themselves with their knives,
grab each others fruits, eat up their
specimens before the time, or ex-
pertinent upon their neighbors to see
what the knOck-sound or the pinch
sound of the human body is. If any
child Of school age needs to be taught
in school what a peach, or black
berry, or pear is like, that child has
not brains enough to learn anything
in school, anyway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-29
THE CHICKEN COUNTERS

Mother writes. Shes in the big prize
story competition
In "Anybody's Magazine" Her story
"EHen's Eyes.
Is just the right length, and meets each
and every condition
There isn't any doubt of fishes sure
to win the prize.
Mothers laid the money out on Johnny's
education.
She's undecided yet between Columbia
and Yale,
But she's written on for catalogues and
other information,
And she's looking for the prize check
now in almost any mail
Sister writes. She's in the ..Jonler's
Weekly competition.
First prize, five thousand dollars. and
it's just as good as won.
Sister has arranged to quit her type
writer position"
And take a trip TO Europe when the
postman brings the mum"
Brother writes. He's in the Red cat
contest. Nothing 10 it,
Brother says. He's got the others
beat a dozen blocks"
Thinks he may do Europe, too-he really
ought to do" IT,
But father says. why don't you put
the money into stocks2"
Father doesn't write. lie says he's too
ALFRED busy
Buying stamps and mailing things for
mother. VIII and Jean:
But he says he's got a story with a plot
20 make you dizzy,
And heap sight better than he's read
in any magazine
All the world is scribblng. million
pens are scratching,
Turning out prize stories and loading
up the mail.
Coops Of chickens counted long before
their time for Matching.
Everybody writing. and none eX-
poets to faI.-PucE