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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03
BODY of Drowned Boy.

As was stated in the Gazette, the body
Of boy about fourteen years old was
found on the southern shore of Hunting
creek, near this city, yesterday No
one has, so far, been able to identity the
remains. The deceased wore knee
trousers. but there was nothing on the
body by which its identity could be
traced. 1t was in an advanced stage OF
decomposition, having been in the water
some time. One hand is missing. The
remains will be buried by Mr.. b.
Wheatley today by direction o. the
Fairfax authorities. Justice Kerby held
an inquest this morning, and the verdict
was to the effect that the deceased was
unknown and that the manner of his
death was unknown to the jury.
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LOCAL BREVITIES. =

Several cases of typhoid fever are re-
ported in the city.
The sun, er three days observation,
made his appearance this evening.
Commerce street from Fayette TO
West is being dug up preparatory to the
repaying of the two squares
The Office of the, Alexandria lnsur-
ance Company has been removed from
102 to l05 south Fairfax street.
The Christian EndeavOr Society of
the NJ. P. Church will give social to-
night in the lecture room of the church.
Only portion of Goose Egg Island
has teen taken away by the Columbia
Dredging Company. 1t is said that the
sand is unsuitable for the purposes Of
the company.
Mr.. Luther Carter, real estate agent,
has sold to Mr.. w. f. Norton, Of Wash
ington, a lot on north Washington
street. The lot formerly belonged to
Mr.. Edward Dunn.
The joint committees on light and
finance met last night to consider the
matter of the sale of the electric fran
chise, but came to no conclusion. The
committee will meet again next week.
The iron slip which was brought from
Primers Point and placed alongside the
B. & 0. transfer slip at the foot OF
Wilkes street a year or two ago, has been
broken up and most of it carried away.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Edgar W..
Coghill, of Alexandria, and Annie L..
Perry, of Fredericksburg, aud to Lucian
Gravson and Rosa Hammond, both OF
Alexandria.
The ladies who had charge of the
bazaar recently given at the Lyceum Hall
for the benefit of st. Mary's Church
organ and building fund, report that the
net proceeds from the bazaar amounted
to over 81, 200.
On account of the absence of some Of
the members of the Alexandria baseball
team, the game scheduled for tomorrow
AFTERNOON with the Fort Washington
players has been postponed until Wed
nesday, June 8.
Fried CLANS, SOC dozen; clam souh iOc
soft she'll and deviled crabs, l0c each, every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Z. IL
Zimmerman Gu
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TO THE OWNERS OF DOGS.

TO THE OWNERS OF DOGS.
Mayors Office,
Alexandria, Va, June /, 1904.
All persons owning or intending to keep
any animal Of the dog or canine species must
come forward on or before
JUNE FIFTEENTH, 1904.
and take out license for the same from the
auditor. After the 10th of June all persons
owning or harboring dogs without the re-
auired license can be fined las the laws on the
subject require) s. for every dog so owned
or harbored
Complaint has been frequently made that
MANY persons fail TO take out their license,
and that others pay on one or two dogs when
owning aud harboring more, or who send
such dogs away during the summer months
and bring them back in the fall.
Attention has been called TO this evasion OF
the law, and the policemen will report all
such eases. and fines will be imposed upon
those who fail TO take out licenses after trial
in the Police Court.
The police officers will be required to re-
port ali violations of this law.
In order to avoid any mistakes persons who
make application for licenses would do well
TO write their names and number of residence,
street &c, on card or paper when making
application for their licenses to tie auditor.
GEORGE l.. SIMPSON, Mayor.
License and tag, Sl.5O.
ia2 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03
Virginia Horses.

The fine string of hunters belonging
to Mr.. CORTLAND H. Smith, OF Hamp-
ton Stock Farm. Alexandra county,
land ridden chiefly by their owner), are
having brilliant success at the Phlla'
delpha horse show, in progress this
week. Every day records fresh laurels
for these fine horses, among the prize
winners being Garnet Ripple, Lucy
Sutherland, 30 Bar, Up-to-Date, Ogun-
quit, High Flyer and Hiawatha' In
such strong competition these triumph'
mean great deal to Virginia sports
MN
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Board of Aldermen.

A called meeting of the Board OF
Aldermen was held last night for the
purpose of concurring in the action Oh
the Common Council on the appropriation
bill and a report OF the finance commit
tee on bill of DR.. z. A. German ior
professional services in connection WIN
the smallpox cases of last winter Inc
action of the lower board on both paper'
was concurred in by unanimous votes.
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Police Court.

TJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning
Charles Slisby, arrested by Officers
Arlington and Nicholson charged with
lunacy, had his case continued.
Thomas Stanton, colored, arrested by
Officer Gill charged with assaulting and
beating leila Brock, was fined 50.
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Personal.

We have received an in vitation to
attend the 33d annual commencement
exercises of the law department of the
Georgetown, University to be held at
Castor Hall, at the college, on Monday
evening next, June 6, at O'Clock.
Mr.. Leo. p. Harlow. A. NJ, l.. l.. NJ,
of this city, is acting assistant secretary
of this department.
Mr.. Charles A. Lovelace is seriously
i'll at his home at SIC south Patrick
strept
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Ties on the Track,

What is known as the "roustabout"
freight train while on its way to this city
about half-past ten o'clock last night
stopped at st. Asaph junction. When
an attempt was made to start it several
ties were discovered on the track. They
had been placed under the cars apparent
" for the purpose of derailing the train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03
Sales Confirmed.

In the Corporation Court today Judge
Barley entered DEGREES in seven cases OF
the City Council VS.. delinquent property
owners confirming the sales OF the prop
erty disposed of at auction on Saturday
to the purchasers.
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Removing Embankment.

The Southern Railway Company has a
force of workmen engaged in removing the
embankment between their tracks in the
square bounded by Lee, Union, Wolfe and
Wilkes streets The earth is being used
in widening the approach to the b. q y.
transfer slip. As has been stated the
company has placed large sewer along
side the track running east which ex-
tends from the tunnel at Lee street to
the river
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Excursion.

The members of the Columbia Fire
Company and number of their friends Is
went on an excursion to Marshall Hall
today. The steamer Charles Manchester
left at 1920 a. m. and 2:45 p. m. The
evening boat will leave at Z O'Clock.
This trip will afford an opportunity tor
those who could not leave home during
the day to enjoy pleasant trip down
tho river
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Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George X. Babcock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best liniment
he ever used Mr. Babcock is a we'll
known citizen of North Plain, Conn,
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm for
snrains and bruises. 1t will effect a
cpre in one.tbird the time required by
onv other treatment. For sale by
Ricbmd Gibson and w. F. Creighton
d Co.
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jefferson Davis's Birthday.

Today is the anniversary of the
birth of Mr.. Jefferson Davis, the
first and only President of the Southern
Confederacy. The schools were given
holiday and the mound in Christ Church
ward was decorated with flowers, but
otherwise the day passei unobserVed'
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Woodward 6 LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, F and G Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Third floor-G st.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Virginia,
rendered October 9TH 1904, in the chancery
cause of II. Kirk, jr.. against Carrie H.. WIN
sion and others, the undersigned special COM
missioners of sale will sell at public auction
at II m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH, 1904,
IA front of the Royal street entrance of the
Market Building, Alexandria, Virginia, the
following real estate Of which William Ii.
Winston died siezed
l. LOT IN WEST END, Fairfax county,
Virginia. on the south side of Duke street ex-
tended west from Alexandria, fronting on Duke
street extended SO feet, 8 inches, and running
southwardly in depth 100 feet, to an alleyZO :eet
wide which connects with another alley OF the
same width leading northwardly into Duke
street extended. This lot is improved ny
large p story brick building with all modern
convenenees and ont buildings.
. FOUR LOTS Immediately adjoining the
above on the east, each fronting on Duke
street extended, 20 feet, and each running
southwardly in depth 100 feet to an alley 20
feet wide which connects with another alley
of the same width leading nOrthwardly into
Duke street extended.
q. LOT south of the above described prop:
erty fronting on an alley 20 feet wide, lald
ont parallel 10 Duke street extended and lZO
feet south thereof. which connects with another
alley of the same width running northwardly
into Duke street extended, and said lot front
ing on the first named lot 1853 feet, inches,
and running southwardly in depth 2SS feet, 2
inches, more or less, to the line of the wash
ington Southern Railway.
4. LOT No. / in block No. 60 in the town
of Chesapeake Beach, Nd, improved by
| store house thereon.
3. LOTS Nos. 2S and 20 in block No. 40 in
the town Of Chesapeake Beach, Nd, improved
by cottage dwelling thereon.
Terms of sale-One-third Of the purchase
money is cash and the residue in three equal
payments at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the date of sale. The deferred payments
to be evidenced by the notes Of the purchaser
bearing interest at the rate Of six per cent.
per annum from date until paid. Title to be
retained until payment Of purchase money
in full and interest thereon. COnveyancing
at the cost Of the purchaser or purchasers.
JAS. X. CATION,
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
FRANCIS i. SMITH,
G. C. CARLlN,
| Special Commissioners Of Sale.
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Worst of all Experiences.

Can anything be worse thap to feel that
every minute will be your last Such was the
experience of Mrs. S. II. Newson Decatur,
Ala. "For three years." she writes, Il en-
dured insufierable pain from indigestion,
stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed
inevitable when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length | was induced to try Elec,,
trio Bitters and the result was miraculous. /
improved at once and now Pm completely
recovered" For Liver, Kidney, Sto
and Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. Only SOC. It's guaranteed
by:E. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03
DRY GOODS.

---~---------~-~~.o~->~
SHARE THE
UNEQUALED
None! Savings
For This Week.
S9c White Wash Silk, 25c.
SOC Black and Colored Taffeta Silks S9c
SOC Black Mohair, 3S inches wide, S9c
75c Black Sicilian, "a inches wide,
SOC.
69c Black Wool Nuns Yelling, ACC.
29c Cream Bedford Cord, 2lc
19c Blouse Linens, lac.
19c Infants White Flannel, 1?lc
Sc Dress Ginghams, sc.
1Oc Lawn Plaid White Goods, SC.
&c Heavy Brown Cotton, % inches
wide, &c.
&c yard wide Brown Cotton, sc.
&c Indigo Prints, SIc.
&c Light Shifting Prints, S5c.
lOc White Cambria, &c.
l5c India Linon, 40 inches vice, 10c.
l5c Fast Black Lawn, 1Oc.
S9c White Organdy Remnants, 15c.
CSC Large Size Sheets, 49c.
Sc Turkish Bath Towels, sc.
12Ic Mercerized Ginghams, 1Oc.
SOC All Linen Napkins, 25c dozen.
zoe Mating, 15c.
10c yard wide Bleached Cotton, Sc.
12Jc Rubber Dress Shields, &c.
2Oc Wide Satin Liberty Ribbons, l5c.
75c Ladies' Short Corsets, with garter
attachment, SOC.
12Ic Point de Paris Laces, &c.
19c White Mercerized Madras, lac.
15c Embroidered Turnover Collars,
SC.
sl.OO Ladies' Kid Gloves, slightly inn
perfect, 99c.
15c Ladies' Black Lace Hose, &c.
SC Mems Handkerchief, &c.
75c Ladies' Wrappers, 59c.
CSC Black Saline Underskirts, 69c.
.25c Ladies' Muslin Drawers, 2lc.
19c Cambria Corset Covers, 12ac.
10c Children's Summer Vests, &c.
25c Mems Balbriggan Underwear, 21c.
95c Mems Working Shirts, 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-for this s set-
ton partly cloudy and warmer tonight; Sat'
ur6av fair and warmer; variable Wiius' oe
coming southerly and fresh.
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Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:S4 and sets 1'z|'
uiob water AT 1884 a. m. and ll:34 p. H.
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The Seminary and High School.

The Seminary and High SchOOl.
We have received from the committee
of arrangements an invitation to attend
the Joint final celebration of the literary
societies of the Episcopal High School,
10 be held on the l4th inst, at $3.50
O'Clock p. M also fromIthe principal,
Mr.. l.. NJ. BlackfOrd, an invitation to
attend the commencement exercises OF
that school which will be held at 3 o clock
on the evening of June 10.
We have also received an invita-
ton from the faculty of the Episcopal
Theological Seminary to attend the linal
exercises of that institution to be held
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
June 10, I6 and II. On Wednesday
evening Bishop johnson will address
the Students Missionary Society. Thurs
day will be Graduation and Alumni
Day, when the essays will be read
by the graduating class diplomas
conferred by Bishop Gibson; an alumni
meeting and an address from Rev. W.
ID. Smith, of Fredericksburg. Friday
will be Ordination Day when Bishop
Boyd will preach. The graduates this
year will be: Alfred Rives Berkeley,
A. NJ; Churchill Gibson Chanberlayne,
b. A.; GUSTS Fletcher, A. B.; Frank
Whittle Hardy, Hunter Lewis, James
Luther Martin, James Albert Massey,
A. b.; Walter Howard Meyers, A. b. !;
Pembroke Waller Reed, George Floyd
Rogers. William Matthews Merrick
Thomas, Is. A.; Samuel Roger Tyler,
b. A.; Roger Atkinson Wake, NJ. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03

Steamed Hard Shell Crabs, Deviled Crabs
and Salad, prepared from steamed crabs OF our
own picking, are relished by every one;
Rammel's Restaurant. Home phone 6S. Bell
IL 1GO
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MISERABLE CORNER PROPERTY FOR
~ SALE.
No. 42S north Washington street, corner OF
OroDOco. Substantial brick dwelling, two
stories with large alleys; 80 feet front with
side lot of 80 feet, running back 125 feet to a
~ feet alley. Apply TO .
ISOBEL G. JOHNSTON,
1929 north Washington street.
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woodward ( LO|lr0D
1Oth.11th, F& g StsN. w.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Until further notice, store will close
at $50 p. m.
BOYS SPRING


Boys wash outss
The goods are selected from newest designs
and the best qualities of materials, and the
greatest possible care is given to cutand max
ing up of each garment.
Two special items for Saturdays selling
Rovs' Wash Sailor Blouse Suits, Of linens.
cbambray. etc. Pete Thompson" Blouse,
with embroidered emblem ION sleeve; sizes 5
70 ~.
Special Price, 81 95 Each.
Rows, Russian Blouse Wash Suits, with
bloomer pants; sizes to 9.
Special Price, Sl.95 Each.
Bows Summer Furnishings.
Complete assortments of Boys Summer
Furnishings at lowest prices consistent with
first quality.
Shirt Waists, 5nc to Sl.0O.
Blouses, SOC to $3.50.
Fancy Blouses, SOC to S2.5O.
Pajamas, 75c to $3.50.
Suspenders, 25c and soc.
Neckwear, 25c and SOC.
Negligee Shirts, SOC 10 Sl.5O.
Jersey, SOC and $l.0O.
Belts, 25c and 5lc.
Athletic Shirts, SOC.
Linen Collars, l2lc.
Linen Cuffs, l2lc.
Bpthing Suits, Toe to y 90.
Bathing Trunks. l5c.
Hats, SOC to $3.50.
Caps, SOC to $l.50.
Third loor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-03

Deviled Crabs are made fresh twice daily
at Rammel's Restaurant-at five o'clock IN
the afternoon and eight o'clock in the even
ing. Both phones.
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For Men.

Mems Cool Summer Underwear.
Each 25c, SOC, 75c, $l.00,
Mems Good Negligee Shirts.
Each 50c, $l.U0, $50, 500.
Mems Thin Cool Summer Night Rebes.
Each SOC and zoe.
Mems Cool Summer Pajamas.
The Suit $1.00 and $50.
Mems Thin Black and Tan Lace Hosiery.
Pair 12lc, 25c. SOC.
Mems Thin Black and Tan Isle Thread
Hose.
Pair 25c, 35c, SOC.
Mems Summer Neckwear.
sc, 10c, l5c, 25c, SOC.
Mems Rubber Collars.
Each zoe.
Mems Linen Summer Collars.
Each 12le and 25c.
Mems Summer Suspenders.
Pair 25e and SOC.
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GIRLS SUMMER
CLOTHING.
Linen Regulation Suits for Girls

Linen Regulation Suits for Girls
Girls Linen Suits, in blue, tan and OK.
blood: skirt is seyen-gore flare style, tailor
finished and has deep hem; sizes IL to Is.
Special Value. $40 Each.
Girls Guimpe Dresses.
Girls White India Linon Guimpe Dresses,
with pointed bertha finished with insertion,
tucks and lace ruflle; sizes to IA.
Special Price, S2.95 Each.
Girls Fine White India Linon Guimpe
Dresses: tucked waist and belt; full skirt
gathered on tucked yoke; sizes to IA.
Special Price, $3.50 Each.
Girls White India Linon Guimpe Dresses,
full waist trimmed with embroidery and
small tucks; full skirt; sizes TO II.
Special Price, 1913 Each.
Girls Persian Lawn Guimpe Dresses; short
sleeves; skirt trimmed with tucked flounce;
sizes to IL.
Special Price, 500 Each.
Third iloOr-G st.
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HUTCH, HUTCH, HUTCH.-Try HUTCH
or indigestion. 1t will cure you. 70 Genus
per box. For sale only by
WAKEFIELD h HALL,
Corner Prince and Fairfax Streets
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school Board.

The monthly meeting OF the City
School Board was held last night, Capt.
Herbert Bryant presiding.
On the suggestion of the Superinten-
dent the time for the closing of the
schools was fixed, the exercises begin
ming on June 81 and continuing the
three following days, and the clerk was
directed to have prepared the usual
medal and certificates of distinction, for
which the necessary appropriation was
made.
The resignation of Col. F. L Smith
as member of the board was read as
follows
To the School Board of the City of Alexe0-
dra
Gentlemen Il hand you herewith my
resignation as school trustee for the f0ufth
ward addressed to the City Council, with the
request that YOU transmit il 10 that body. /
am impelled to this step by the pressure OF
pro 'essiOnal engagements, which make u lin-
possible for me longer 10 DISCHARGE the duties
of SO imporiapt a tfast. / shall always re-
member with pleasure our pleasant relations
and intercourse, and with pride the fact that
for about twelve years have had the hoEOr
10 D. eside O1er your DELIBERATIONS, IL my
services as a member Of the board have con
uibuied 10 the great cause OF pubic educa-
tiou. esl ecin the tine devoted to the duties
as well employed. Yours respectfully,
FRANCIS l.. SMITH.
The resignation was accepted and the
regrets of the members were expressed
at the retirement Of Col. Smith from the
board ever which he hal so long pre-
sided.
Capt. Herbert Bryant was then unani-
mously elected chairman, and he return
ed his thanks for the compliment con-
ferred. He promised to perform his
duties to the best of his ability, with the
support of the mem bers, and expressed
his regret that Col. Smith had retired
from the board.
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By Samuel II. Lunt, Auctioneer.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
D CORPORATION Court for the city Of Alexan-
dria Va. entered on the I'D day Of May,
1901 in the chancery suit OF Eliza Ann sea
ton VS.. Jno. A. SeatOn, jr.. ct ais, the Under
signed. surviving commissioners OF sale, VIII
offer for sale az public auction in front OF the
market building on Royal street, on
SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 100,
al 70 o'clock noon, the following real estate
A LOf OF GROUND situated on the south
side az Gibbon street, between st. Asaph and
washington streets, and known as COS Gibbon
street being in width on Gibbon street ~ feet
more or less. and running back south with
that width A feet.
Terms of sale: One-third cash and the resi-
dine in two equal payments az six and twelve
months from day Of sale; the purchasers 70
give notes for the deferred payments, which
Are IN hear interest from date of sale, and the
title IN he retained until the whole OF the pur-
cnase money is paid. Conyeyancing at the
cOa' Vi 'H' pu''JN O. NJ. JOHNSON,
X. KEMPER,
Surviving Commissioners of Sale.
State of Virginia. City of Alexandria, to-wit:
I Jobn s Beach, clerk Of the Corporation
Cont ~ the city Of Alexandria, Va, do GER
tifv that X. Kemper, one Of the commission
a.: ~ saIe in the above entitled cause, has
eYscn,ed the bond required in the penalty OF
81 D. ,o,,N REACH Clerk
Nv NEWELL s. GRERSAwAY, ID. Z.
jus I'd
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FOR RENT.

sos Cameron Street, brick dwelling,
rooms and bath; large yard. .....;;.. S2O.OC
$50 North Royal Street. brick dwell
ing, 8 rooms and bath............... .....: 2O.OO
Fourth Floor. Alexandria National Bank
Building, for lodges, societies, &c; newly
fitted and furnished separate lockers; well
ventilated water, gas, heat and janitor SER
vice without additional cost. Apply to
JOHN d. NORMOYLE,
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance,
Room 4. Alex. NATL Bank Building,
n. f. Corner King and Royal Streets,
Home Phone l24. apr u