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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
LaboreT Stabbed Three Times
by a Mexican.
MEN ENGAGE IN A FIGHT ON FOURTH ST
r. L. Garcia Cuts George 6royies win
Pocket knife-Assailant Is
in Jail.

George RroyleS, labOring man, was
stabbed by r. l.. Garcia, a Mexican,
Yesterday morning about 4:30 o'clock
on Fourth street between Main and
Rose. He was cut in two places be-
sides \ slight scratch on the wrist.
BroyIes was on the way to work and
stopped on the sidewalk to chat with
an acquaintance just as Garcia came
ont of a saloon in a badly intoxicated
condition. RroyIes laughed with his
COMPANION over the condition of the
Mexican and made some joking re-
mark about him The latter got mad
at this and Iurched over to where
BroyIes was. and challenged MIN to
make good. Broyles handed him a
hard one in the eye knocking him over.
Garcia left. but came back in a few
minutes to where Broyles was still
standing and asked him if he was the
man who hit him and upon receiving
an affirmative answer grabbed Broyles
around the waist and stabbed him
twice with jack knife. one wound
was in the nesny part of the leg and
the other i'm the small of the back be-
tween the ribs Broyles also got a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
SAFE WAS ROBBED
Suspicion Rests on Night
Clerk Of the State.
over ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TAKEN
w. c. Darice, Who Had Charge of Ho-
tel During Night, Has Suddenly
Disappeared.
over ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TAKEN

The safe at the State hotel was rob-
ion resting strongly on w. c. Darice.
the night clerk. According to j. j.
berry probably took place near mid
night. Darice has been night clerk for
four or five days and was in charge of
the office last night. Sometime be-
tween II o'clock and midnight last
night Darice, VINO was accustomed to
eating about that time, told John
Bryant. who keeps the bar at the hotel.
to have an eye for the front as he was
going to eat some lunch. He went into
the Eagle restaurant and complaining
of not feeling we'll. ordered some pep
permint. He left shortly and this was
the last seen of him. Bryant. the bar
tender, did not report that Darice was
gone until o'clock this morning. In
vestigation revealed that the safe had
been emptied of its contents.
Mr.. Brice estimates that it contain
ed S136.25. mostly in gold and paper,
with small amount of silver. The
thief also got away with a gold watch
which was in the till and a bank GER
tificate made out to w. E. KOOntz. He
had taken the key to the safe off of the
bunch of pass keys belonging to the
manager, which was in the desk draw
er. The combination was not on the
safe The key was found in the door
of the safe this morning.
Nothing has been seen of Darice.
The matter has been put in the hands
of the authorities and trains will be
carefully watched. No trains left be-
tween the time the robbery took place
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Officers Drive Suspicious Characters
Out of the City.

A bunch of II men who quit the cir
Gus here We're given a pass out of
town Saturday night by the police.
The men We're lying about the saloons
in the day time and night We're sleep
ing in the brush along the creek. Sat
urday night several of them congre-
gated near the Walnut Grove addition
and gave the residents quite a scare.
They prowled around the houses and
before the police arrived they had the
neighborhood excited. The officers
took them in charge and escorting
them to the city limits gave them
orders to move on. They moved in a
hurry.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
FIRE IN WHEAT FIELD.
Five Hundred Sacks of Wheat Burned
Near Adams.

The first serious grain fire of the
year occurred yesterday afternoon on
the farm of Lowell Rogers, about one
and a half miles from Adams, Destroy
including the cook wagon, a hay stack,
consisting of several hundred tons. and
in few minutes. The loss is estimat-
ed at nearly $4,000.
girls starting a fire near a cook house
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
DEATH OF PIONEER.
w. T. Pennck Dies at His Home in
Adams After Short Illness.

w. T. Pennick. an old soldier and
pioneer of Umatilla county. died at his
home near Adams Saturday at an ad-
vanced age. He had been i'll for some
time He was we'll known throughout
the country and was a veteran of the
civil war Mr.. Pennick leaves a wife
and several children: Albert Pennlck,
of Portland, s. A. Pennick, of Adams,
and daughters Eva, Stella and Etfie at
home and another daughter, Mrs
Charles Nye. of Athena.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
RAILROAD ASSESSMENT.
Assessor Bergman Announces His
Figures for This Year.

County Assessor Bergman mas de-
cided to assess the railroads in Walla
Walla county this year at $4,000 per
mile While he has fixed the rate for
the rolling stock at $1,000 per mile for
the O. r. & n and $3.50 for the W.
& c.. r. railroad. Last year the
roads were assessed at $3.50 per mile.
The narrow guage of the O. r. & n.
is assessed this year at $4,000 per mile.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
TO TEST FISHING LAWS.
Two California Fishermen Arrested at
Astoria, Oregon.

Suit has been commenced at Astoria
River F'iShermen'S Protective union
against three California fishermen who
have been fishing at Astoria. The
complaint filed recites that the men
are not American citizens, and not
residents either of Oregon or Wash
ington, as the laws of both states pro-
vide fishermen shall be.
The case is in reality a test Of the
of the fishing laws
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

scratch on the wrist in the tussle.
None of the wounds are very serious.
Broyles was taken to the Walla Walla
hospital where they were dressed by
Dr.. G. p. Cannon, after which he was
taken to the home of his sister, who
lives on Pleasant street. Garcia is in
iail awaiting his trial this afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

and when it was discovered so it is
thought the man must be somewhere
about town.
Darice has lived about Walla Walla
some four or five years. being a deco
rator by trade. He is a young man.
tall, light complexion, smooth shaved
and rather stoop snOuldered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

now in force in Oregon and Washing
ton. which provide that fishing licenses
may be issued only to citizens of the
two states.
The union complains that non-resi-
dents have been granted licenses by
the authorities, and the suit is to stop
the practice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
CAUTION,

Unless strict observance is given to
the card in Union of this date, the city
officers will be forced to cut the sprink-
ling hours down. A word to the wise
is sufficient.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
Brief Local News

David Harris of Prescott, Stepson of
B. F. Fathers, we'll known citizen of
this county, is very low with tuber-
culosis.
Anton Klees, the contractor of GIG
Catherin street, has as his guest W. A.
Kuehn, of Minneapolis. Mr. Kuehn is
a nephew of Mr.. Klees.
W. H. Hussey is quite sick at his
home near Dixie.
Dr. W. E. Russelrs fine Scotch Collie
dog was run over this morning by the
hose wagon when responding to The
fire alarm on East Main street The
dog ran out under the wheels which
passed over the middle of it's body
killing it instantly.
William NJ. Rudio has been dis
charged as administrator of the estate
of Lucy c. Otto. deceased. The affairs
nave all been concluded and his bonds
men have been relieved from further
responsibility.
The Salvation Army Is planning for
a big lawn social next Thursday night.
II will be held on the lawn in front of
the nome of Adjutant Loney at 511
Rose street. A program will be given
by the children of the Army Sunday
school, and refreshments will be serv-
ed. A general good time is promised
to which everybody is invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Nicola Coal Mines. Ltd. For sale
small block of stock. This is a bargain
and a money maker. Address immedi-
ately West Babcock, Spokane, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

For the finest OF refrigerated meats
go to one Of Augustavo Bros markets
-29 East Main street or the Third
street market. Prompt service always.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
McKinney's New Studio.

l have reopened my new photo gall
lery and studio in MaxWell's old stand
in the Slime & Stone building, Main
street between Third and Fourth.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
FREE

FP TIT Knowing what 1t to suffer
L ASo1. will give FREE OF CHARGE.
20 any afflicted, a positive for Eczema Salt
Rheun Erysipelas, Piles and skin diseases,
instant relief. Don't suffer longer, Write F. w
WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave-, New York.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Mrs. Walsh, gifted clairvoyant, will
be in the city Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday and will give
readings at Eureka lodging house par
lors. Hours from a. m. to 6 p. m.
Price s1.00, full reading. Call.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
Senator Vest Critically III.

SWEET SPRINGS, Mo-. July %
Ex-senator Vests condition is very
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Call at Stanley's music house for
good pianos and organs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

For fine lunches and CONNECTIONS go
to YOung's 211 West Main.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

w. T. Young-pakery and grocery
211 West Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Satisfaction flour, better than the
best. Coyle & Campbell -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

College Place bread Is like home
| made bread at Muntinga's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Gibbons, Starrys ana Borstwick,
outer at Muntinga's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
MISSISSIPPI CHOP HOUSE.

lis East Main for a good square
meal from 10c up. J. D. Covello, Prop
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Mccall patterns for sale at Richard
sons millinery store.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Try Muntinga's bulk pickles and
lives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Try Calumet BAKING powder; two
;ans for Csc at Muntinga's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

Munt!nga tries to pease you; give
him q call.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
ROOMING HOUSE FOR SALE.

FURNITURE AND FIXTURES IN A
24-room lodging house for sale at a
bargain. Three-year lease. For
particulars address J. L. Sharon,
PendletOn. Or
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25
FivePer Cent
Per Annum

Your money safely invested, with
payable semi-annually. subject to
established over Is years, is nom
speculative and under supervision of
the state auditor Assets over $4,000
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

FOR RENT-FURN ROOMS.
307 South Fourth st.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-25

WANTED-TEAMS TO HAUL BAL
ed hay. Call at Alheits feed mill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
Church Services Tomorrow.

CHRIST CHURcH-Rey. VIM. J. Morton
yector-Seryices at Ii a. N. and 1880 p m. by
ST. PAUL's CHURcH-Services at II a. m.
ano 1880 p m. by Rev. P. ?. Philips. .,
GRACE CHURCH-Services at 1850 a. m, II
a 10. and 1880 p. N. by Rev. Edgar Oai
penter.
TIi,b mass and sermon at 1920 a. m. Vespers
and bepedictlon at p. m. Sunday school
~ iwwANrEL LUTHERAN CHURoH-Ser'
vices al II a. m. by Rev. Mr.. Nav.
SECOND PREsBYTERIAN CHURcH-Sunday
.cbool Al 0:3O a. m. Services at Ii a. m.
and 1880 D. m. by Rev. F. J. Brooke.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Sunday school at 9:5O a.
m. Services at IL q. IN. and 1880 p. N. by
Rev. J. A. Wrsy.
TRINITY METH. EPIs. CHURCH--Sunday
scbool AT $50 a. m, Services at II a. d.
and 1880 D. IN. by Rev. j. A. Jeners'
Young Peoples Meeting at $50 p. m;
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-Servlces
At II a. m. and 1880 p. m. by Rev ). r.
Stump. Ill -
MFTH. Prot. CHURcH--Sunday school al
915a IN. Services at II a. m. ana |:5U D. ~
by Rev. J. II. Ewell. c. E. Society al =. Of
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Leee. On S' :, ~
near Wilkes--Servicesa att q. m anu ''V pm
by Rev Benjamin \. SeuiI. ,,...-,,,.,, e,orrc.,-
VILLAGE CHAPEL, N. +. CHURCH o9UI SOUTH :.
Gibbon street near Alired.--ounuaS sc"oo' a.
9.45 M. Preaching at 400 p. IN.
MI RAY CHAPEL Me. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at p. m.
Epworth League at s p. IN. o c.
CHRISTIAN lDIsCI PLEs) CHURcH.-Sun
day school at p. m. and preaching at p
m. at Odd Fellows Hall, north. Columbus
street. BY Rev. j. Murray Taylor
AIMS HOUsE-Service at 2:3O p m.
MyssION-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-Ser-
vices at 1880 p. N. 49,.
edl-preaching at / q. IN. and 7:3O p m.
MEADE CHAPEl-Sunday school at $3.50 p.
III. Evening service at 5p. N.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH olored) !
North Pitt sire t-Sunday school at 9:SOa NJ
Preaching at IL a. IN. by the pastor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
HnlIse Burned,

A frame house on the southwest cor
ner Of Peudleton aud Alfred streets was
discovered to be on fire this morning,
and an alarm was turnedin The house
was occupied BY Ella Holmes, colored,
and she had previously been compelled
to leave her little child in charge while
she went to work ia neighboring house.
When the woman heard her house was
burning she imagined her offspring would
perish IN it, and her manifestations OF
anxiety were excruciating until assured
that neighbors had rescued the child.
The FIRE burned fercely and although a
quick response vas made by the depart
ment, the structure was practically de-
stroved befpre the flames were subdued.
The origin Of the Gre is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
"The Wizards Cave"

The performance OF this ILLUSTRATED
story" at the Opera House last night
was a success in every way and reflects
.he greatest credit on the producers,
Mrs Carter and Mrs. o. Brien. 1t was
Given for the benefit of the Mission OF
the Good Shepherd, and large audi
once Was in attendance. The tableaux,
which were pictures from different
countries, were very beautiful, and each
was doubly encored. In England, Mss
Lucy Douglas was ststuesque as the
leading figure. Miss Elsie Danenhower
made a most winsome Scotch lsssie, and
Mis- Kittie Barrett, a dainty Swedish
maid. Miss Rebecca Uhler, IN Ger
many. was charming, and Miss Eleanor
French, in France, was extremely
piauant. In Italy Miss Leila Steiner was
oueenly looking as she stood ready to
step into her gondOla, and in Spain,
Miss Jessie Armstrong was fascinating as
she listened dreamily TO her lover
serenade. The speaking parts were all
in good hands. Mr.. Benjamin w.
Wbeatley covered himself with glory by
rctinr as the Wizard. He gave most
consistent portrayal which was much ap-
preciated Mr.. Randall Cation, as the
groom, sustained his part in spirited
manner, and was ably seconded by MT
PAGE Waller as best man. Miss Bessie
Jooes. as the bride. with her bevy OF
beautiml bridesmaids, headed by Miss
Agnes Marshall, as maid OF honor,
looked her loveliest and acted in most
graceful manner. Miss Myra Lee
Cavalier did well in small role. The
groom's attendants were played In a
most satisfactory manner by Messrs.
Wilmer Waller. Fred. Moss, Thornton
Ashton, Magruder Dent and Edward
Fawcett. The music was furnished 6y
Prof Green's orchestra from Wash
inptOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
To Institute New Lodge.

At the meeting last night of Potomac
Lodge of Odd Fellows committee was
appointed to visit Manassas next Thurs
day night aud institute lodge of Odd
Fellows at that place. The committee
will be accompanied by Deputy Grand
Master Ashford, of Cupeper, and several
members of Sarepta Lodge of this city.
The following officers of Potomac
Lodge were elected last night to serve
during the ensuing term Noble Grand,
A. II. Mitchell; Vice Grand, Hermond
Freeander; Recording Secretary, VIM.
NJ. Latham Financial Secretary. VIM.
NJ. Sherwood; Treasurer, l.. Morgan
Davis Chaplain, Edgar Lyles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
Personal

Mr. l.. H. Machen, Of this city, VIII
he gn,s. Al the banquet of the Fellow
sniD Club in Pnilsdelphia tonight. lie
!, expected to make speech on the "c-
cssi.n.
R-y. J. p. Stump, who recently went
;a WEST Virginia to visit his aged mother
a. returned.
Miss SaIlie Danger6eld of Alexandria,
Va. is visiting Mrs. Carryl Fl. Bryan at
her home on Calvert street. Later Miss
Dsugerfcld will go to Egypt for the re-
mainjer OF the winter - Baltimore
News.
Mrs. A. L. Slaymsker has returned
from Richmond.
Mr. Howard Cook, tenor, Of Washing
tn. will sing 10 the Second Presbyterian
Church choir for the next few Sundays
Miss Saide Field, who spent Two weeks
in B Baltimore visiting Miss Anna Nisoe't'
has returned.
Mr.. Z B Kay, for some time past
engaged as clerk at the Howard hpu'e,
.,ilI leave the first OF January to laSe !"
similar position with Mrs. ,, ApP''" :"
Alexandria - Manassas Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
Writ of Error Denied.

The writ of error applied for by the
counsel of John Whalen, recently
convicted of grand Larceny in the
Corporation Court OF this city,
has been denied by the Court OF
Appeals. Whaleu, it will be remem-
bered, was convicted of stealing two
barrels of whisky from Mr.. NJ. r. O'Sul-
livan last August, and was sentenced to
five years confinement in the peniten-
tiary. Judgment was stayed in order to
allow counsel for the accused to apply
for writ of error. The action of the
Court Of Appeals is; final, aud Whslen
will be sent to the penitentiary to serve
out his term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
police Court.

rJustice II. B. Cation, presiding
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Malachi Ballard, colored, arrested by
Officer Knight charged with deserving
from the q. 5. navy, was turned over to
the federal authorities.
James Hughes, arrested by ofilcer
Lyles for being drunk on the street, was
committed to Jail for ten days
James Brady, arrested by Omcer
Lyles charged with committing null
sance, was fined So.
James Roberts, arrested by ohicer
Young charged with assaulilng ana
beating Rose Roberts, was fined $40:
John Davis, arrested by Officer Hall
at the instance of his wife, was dis
missed
Three white men, arrested by Otiicers
Beach and Allen charged with disor-
derby conduct aud fighting, were fined
50 each.
William Byers, colored, arrested by
Officers Beach and Allen on suspicion OF
robbing Aleck Hall, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
MaccnhaPS.

Alexandria Tent, No. 2, Knights of
the Maccabees, held an interesting re-
view Monday night last with very
memberships we're received. The lollo'.-
lar election of officers we're aud the FL
lowing officers we're elected Past Com
mander, I. NJ. Jones; commander, NJ. r.
Miller; lieutenant commander, DR.. X
L. wilkins. record keeper, George K.
Bender; chaplain, ], NJ. Cornell; ser
geant, George W. Zachary; master OF
arms, B E. Bailey; LIST. master OF
guards, Frank GrillbOrtzer; 2ud master
of guards, L. j. Miller; sentinel, I. NJ.
Cragg. The Maccabees is one of the
safest and best fraternal insurance or
CARNATIONS in existence and the order is
making rapid growth all over the coun-
fry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
LOCAL BHEVITIES.

The beautiful.
The good old summer time.
The steamer Harry Randall is running
on the Washington ferry line.
The fire plug at the corner OF Alfred
and Oronoco streets is out of order.
During the fire this morning Chief
Pettey stuck nail in his foot, infiIctlng
painful i'jary.
The r lance and the R.lief iire.con .
panies enj iyed oyster roa'is at their re-
spective houses last night
Mr.. A. d. Brockett has sold to Mr.
J. Mathews two houses and lots on the
north side OF Wolfe street, between FAIR
fax and Lee.
Mr.. Hen,y Sisk, who WAS injured by
being thrown from wagon in Washing
ton, few days ago, died in that city
this morning.
Elder II. w. Herrell will preach in
Seventh Dry Adventist Hall, ll6 south
St. Asaph street, tomorrow night at 1851
o. m. All are invited.
Commonwealth Attorney Crandall Maekey
of Alexandria county has expressed gratlhcaa
ton at the decision Of the Court Of Appeals
handed down Thursday in the case OF HI
against Haney, in which it was held ina
county magistrates have jurisdiction 70 "!
cases at St. Asaph in 'efleron district IL
! Alexandria county Mr. Mackey says it is hi
intention to proceed at an early date with tn
trial OF warrants before Justice Haney. TIT
st. Asaph poolrOoms. he said, woud eithe
have 10 be removed or the business there con
Quoted prove to be legal
Free Oxtail Soup tonight at Ben's House
ia north Fairfax street. g. II. Hodge
| ,ronrietor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
Alexandria Insurance Company

The Alexandra Insurance Company
ofthi, city. which was incoIpora ed in
1870 aud which has been transacting the
business of insurance since that time, IN
view of the present conditions OF the
business decided to retire from the held
and. on the 9Th instant, as stated IN the
Gazette of that day, made an arrange
ment for the Hartford Fire Insurance
COMPANY ofHartlord, Conn, to assume
the liability under all the policies OF the
Alexandra company from that date and
20 retire from the insurance business.
The career OF the Alexandria Insurance
Company has been an honorable one and
for a greater part of the time quite proht-
able r. its stockholders. In 1871 the
siockholder, paid in about Sl2, 600 upon
svhicb 10 beein business and IN the hrst
70 wears of the company existence divi-
dends amounting. TO $4,000, were paid.
It's regretted that the Alexandria In
surance Com Jauy has not been profitable
of late but the arrangement made with
the Hartford is considered a good one.
Mr.. Laurence Stabler, secretary OF the
company, who has had charge of its busl-
ness for many years, is also agent OF the
Hartford and will be pleased to give any
information desired to the policy holders
of the Alexandria company regarding
the change and they eau rest assured thai
their interests are very amply protected
The Hartford is one of The Oldest com
panies in the country, having commence
ed buunessin 1894. ltsassets are sl5,'
200 600 and its surplus 81, 600, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-10
Another Touch of Winter.

The threatening conditions OF yester-
dav were followed by snow about eieVen
o;clock last night, and this morning the
ground was covered to depth oil TWO
or three inches. The wind at times
waited the snow in binding sheets
through the city, and those compelled 70
be out lodged each other with heads
down in following narrow patls' Inc
mercury had sunk to 26' aud the plu-
less snow and keen temperature ren1er-
ed conditions exceedingly uncomior'aoie.
North and south bound trains were more
or less late and the cars bore evidence
of the frigid weather. Huge icicles
hung from the locomotive tenders anu
snow covered the roofs of the cars ana
platforms. The river front presented a
dismal aspect. There were but few
boats moving up or down. Now and
then tugboats forged their way along,
the spray was being thrown upen their
decks. The snow continued N fall
throughout the day and at 4 o'clock
had attained depth of nearly four
inches.