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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

During the month of March the Clerk
of the Corporation Court recorded Of
deeds and issued 35 marriage licenses,
81 to white and s to colored persons
1t is stated that the Alexandria Times,
which suspended publication about two
months ago, has been purchased by MIR.
R. G. L. Moncure, editor of the Alex
andria County Monitor, who will soon
resume its publication.
Mrs. Margaretta Sophia Ridgely,
widow of Capt. Charles Ridgely, OF
Hampton, Towson, Nd, died yesterday
morning at her Baltimore residence,
aged so years. Mrs. Ridgely is survived
by five children, one Of whom Is Mrs.
J.. Southgate Yeaton.
The pistol shots heard in the extreme
northwestern portion Of the city last
night were fired by policeman from
whom a colored woman was fleeing. The
shots we're fred in the air in order to
make the woman halt. She was placed
under arrest and will be tried tomorrow
for petit larceny.
A slight fire occurred shortly after
two o'clock this afternoon at the resi-
depce of Mrs. Ida Kelly, southwest
corner of Cameron and Patrick streets
The fire was caused by an accident to
gasoline stove. The flames were extin
guished by men from the Reliance engine
house, and no alarm was sounded.
The steamer Harry Randall has beer
chartered by parties at Newport New
to take out an excursion party Tuesday
next to witness the launching of thu
battleship Virginia at the Newport New
sbipvard. On the completion of hel
charter the steamer will be placed IN
drvdock at Newport News for repairs
The steamer Arrowsmith will take ne
place on the Nomini route.
The representative of Alfred J. Cammeyel
II o.aet shoe merchant Of New YORK city
iii he at the Fleischmann House, Monua!
I'll 4 with a full sample stock OF his supt
r;pr Roots and Shoes for Men, Women an
Cb;,drsn Cammeyer is the acknowledge
head ~ The retail shoe trade Of Amerlca an
sends his representative from New YORK q.
to show these superior goods that nave give
him this solid pre-eminence. Come ana eAas
inc for yourself and order some OF these g0ou'
: You are protected in your purchase oy "a"
g meyers guarantee.
{ A fine lot Of Easter lilies, hyaclntns an
other potted plants and flowers ana al AluV
OF cut flowers at Shaffer 4 Co.'S, IN the ma
ke' tomorrow. See our display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
NThe CrucifiXiOn."

Stanner's "Crucifxion" will be rem
dered at Christ Church tonight by the
Chapter OF Praise of that church, assist
ed by Miss Beatrice S. Goodwin, Mr..
Charles Moore, Mr. Harry Stevens, Miss
Florence Sullivan, Mr.. Roger Wake,
of the Theological Seminary, and others
The rehearsals have been under the d.
rection of Mr.. Harry Stevens and Mrs
Charles G. Lennon, the organist OF the
church. Perfect silence is requested
during the "Crucifxion" service. The
doors of the church will not be open I'M
I'll 1880 O'Clock. Miss Beatrice Seymour
Goodwin will sing the ofertory solo,
"My Redeemer and My Lord" by
Buck. Admission will not be by card,
but there will be a silver offering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
ACCIDENT IN A QUARRY.

Premature Explosion at a Quarry
Kills Four Men--Mr. NJ. f. Jones, of
this city, one of the Victims-Three
Others Injured.
A dispatch was received in this city late
Yesterday evening announcing serious
accident at Faber's stone quarry, about
twenty miles south of Charlottesville,
in which four men we're killed and three
injured. Among those killed was Mr.. NJ.
F. Jones, a we'll known Alexandrian,
son-in-law Of Mr.. James Breen. He
leaves widow and four children. The
details concerning the accident could not
be learned, nor could the names OF the
three other men killed be ascertained nor
of those of the injured. Mr.. Breen, &C.
companied by Mr.. Luther Carter, lett
this morning for the scene of the accident
There are number of rumors afloat as
to what caused the accident, but no one
in Alexandria today knows positively how
it occurred. Among the theories was one
to the effect that two kegs of powder had
been placed in position for a blast and
that a premature explosion followed.
The widow of Mr.. Jones has for some
time been seriously i'll. Her mother died
recently, and this second affection follow
ing SO soon in the wake of the preceding
is crushing. The family have the earnest
sympathy of their many friends and ac-
Quaintances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Railroad improvements.

The Board of Supervisors of Alexan'
dria county will meet at II O'Clock to-
morrow morning at the county court
house to take up and pass upon the
question of the railroad crossings over the
highways leading from this city to Alex
andria county; viz. Shooters Hill road,
the old Braddock road and the old Alex
andria pike. Citizens who are interest,
ed in Ivy Hill cemetery, the Theological
Seminary, the High School and those
living on the road leading to those places
are requested to attend the meeting and
present objections, if deemed necessary,
to any one of these highways being seri-
ously interfered with by the purposed
railway improvements.
Since the above was written the clerk
of the court for the county has notified
those interested that the meet ne has
been postponed until next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
The Fishery.

Fishing prospects were unchanged to-
day, and there is manifest depression
among those who have embarked in the
uncertainties incident to the season.
Generally by the first of April Fish
town and its vicinity have been
lively, but that locality is still devoid Of
animation, and those employed on the
premises are in state OF expectancy or
anxiety. Forecasts as to the nature OF
the season are as numeroua as snow flakes.
Some opine that the fish will come with
rush, the river becoming alive with
them, prices will suddenly drop
and the season financially prove failure
The spring cry of 'fresh fish, is again
heard in the streets. These emanations
generally come from hawkers who have
a few herring, catfish, yellow perch and
other varieties for sale. A few fine shad
which had been caught by gillers short
distance below this city were offered ct
sixty cents piece today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Police Court.

[Justice II. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning.
Maggie Bailey, colored arrested by
Officer Allen charged with stealing a
pair of pantaloons from Arthur McWil-
iiams, had her case continued until to-
morrow morning.
Two white men, arrested by Officer
Gill and Special Officer Mullen, were
fined IS each.
Jack McClennan, colored, arrested by
Officers, Mayhugh, Smith and Lyles on
suspicion of being the murderer OF John
A. Ruff, at Clifton Forge, was held.
A conductor of Washington Southern
train, charged with obstructing GRO ss'ngs,
was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Suicide.

Mrs. Richard James, who lived within
about two miles of Amisville, committed
suicide by cutting her throat with a draw
ing knife, on last Monday evening, about
4 o'clock. Her husband on returning
home from Amissyille where he had gone
on business found the door locked when
he reached home he broke the door open
and ran up stairs and found his wife had
committed the fatal deed but was still
living. She died before physician could
be reached. Mrs. James has been very de-
spondent for some time on account OF III
health. 1t was shock 70 the community.
Warrenton Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
ALI Fools Day.

Anril made its advent amid fog and
misty conditions, with a threatening
northeast wind. The fact that All
Fools Day and Good Friday were syn
erroneous This year, probably contracted
the number of practical jokes. Com
paratively few attempts were made to
throw people off their guard, even the
Younger generation, in a measure, re-
framing from the time-honOred custom
Of fooling others. The practice has been
waning for many years and will proba-
bly, continue to do so. In the olden
time, however, the first Of April was an
ticipated by practical jokers, and many
people were sent on useless errands. The
custom was prevalent in many lands and
is still continued in some. France was
formerly a noted theatre for April-fool
Jokes, as well as England and Scotland,
while the custom extended as far as
India. There is Hindo religious sea-
son known as Hull, which ends on March
3lst. The following day april 1sD is
looked upon as a time to throw people
off their guard, and when no one speaks
seriously of anything. In England on
the 1st of April people of the Theodore
Hook trend generally conceived some
collosal plan to fool an entire commun-
ity. On the 31st of March, 1860, many
Londoners received through the mail
cards which bore an official appearance,
inviting them to the Tower Of London
on the following day to "witness the
annual ceremony of washing the white
lion." Admission was only to be at the
white gate. A seal, which was in reality
an inverted six-pence, was stamped on
each card, and every person who re-
ceived one imagined he or she was spec
ially honored. Thousands went on foot
and in vehicles on the day appointed,
but were unable to find the white gate,
as no such entrance existed, and it was
late in the afternoon before the multi
tude realized they were victims OF an
April-fool joke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Snsnecfed of Murder.

Officers Mayhugh, Lyles and Smith
Yesterday arrested a young colored man.
Who cave his name as Jack McClennanI,
on suspicion of numbering John a.
Ruff at Clifton Forge recently, Inc
suspect bears a remarkable resemblance
to the picture and description OF the
murderer, and has a scar on his ngn'
hand, according to the details sent the
police in this city. The suspected man
was brought before Justice Cation this
morning, when he stated that he wa;
from Alabama and had lately been
working for ii. II. Thrasher, in Alex
andria county. He wss held for fur.
tber examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Good Friday.

Today being Good Friday solemn
services were held in the Episcopal
and Catholic Churches of this city &C
cording to yesterdays announcements
and in St. Mary's and Grace churches
these services will be continued tonight.
HOLY week will end tomorrow with SER
vices as follows;
st. Mary's- Blessing of fire, water
and baptismal font at Z a. M, and hign
mass at s O'Clock.
Christ Church-Services at 5:l5 P. m.
St. PauPs Cburch-Baptism services
at 4 p. m.
Grace Church-Services at a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
II. w. French,

Representing r. P. Andrews x Co., incor-
porated, the wholesale house, of Washington,
has opened sample room at Room No. 2,
Alexandria National Bank Building, where
he is showing full line Of PAPER, STA;
TIONERY, BLANK BOOKS and OFFICE
SUPPLIES Of all kinds. Call and look at
the line. WEN
DING INVITATIONS and DIE WORK ex;
ecuted promptly. Our superior stock and
workmanship is acknowledged to be OF the
highest quality.
Officers Hours: s a. m. TO II M, daily.
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN MAIL
ORDERS. marlO I'M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Gloomy Weather.

A heavy fog hung over this city and
section this morning. The air was
charged with mist, an easterly wind was
prevailing and conditions were generally
uncomfortable. Navigation on the river
WAS rendered difficult The steamer
Harry Randall, due this morning man "a,
aged to creep up through the fog, The
steamer from Norfolk, however, did not
arrive until about one o'clock this after
noon. The skies cleared this evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Personal.

DIR. Frank J. Brooke, of the Second
Presbyterian Church in this city, began
a series of sermons in the Presbyteria
church at Leesburg Wednesday night.
Miss Mabel Brown is quite sick with
pneumonia at her parents home, l7O6
Duke street.
Mrs. Phil. Leterman, of Charlottes,
vile, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Strauss, in this city.
Miss BERTHE REGISTER, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Eleanor Field, in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Well Again.

The many friends Of John Blount will
be pleased to learn that he has entirely
recovered from his attack of rheumatism.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured him
after the best doctors in the town
(Monon, Ind.) had failed to give relief.
The prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many
times its cOst.-For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Good for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in
all cases Of Cough, Group and LaGripps be-
cause it does not pass Immediately into thu:
stomach, hut takes effect right at the seat Of
the trouble. 1t draws out the Inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure life,
giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the blood
and tissues. One minute Cough Cure is pleas
ant to take and it is good alike for young
and old. Sold by all druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Bazaar.

A bazar for the benefit of st. Mary
church fund will be opened at the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall on April
5. Efforts are being made to make it
one of the most attractive and interest
ing that has been held in this city in
recent years. The committee IN charge
are working assiduously to this end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
DoubIe-tracking the Southern

Forty-seven miles of the double track
on the Southern Railway between Alex
andria and Orange has been completed,
and within the past week or two the fast
train has been making schedule time
over the new rails. The entire distance
between this city and Manassas is COM
pleted and in good shape. Fourteen
miles between Midland and Brandy
stations have been completed and now
trains are making good time over this
section. Within the next ten days OF
working weather about twenty miles ad-
ditional will be used by the trains. This
section covers the distance between Cat
let's and Culpeper. Contractors have
a number of camps between Manassas
and Orange at work, and the gaps be-
tween these various sections are gradually
growing shorter, so it is expected
that within few months all of the main
line of this great system between Wash
ington and Orange will have been double
tracked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Gas I,amps and Nantes.

Latest improved GAS LAMPS for lighting
home or place of business. 1t will pay both
large and small users Of GAS MANTLES TO
get our prices as we get then, direct from tne
factory in large quantities Snd can ,aye you
money. ANDERSONS
apri 1t Cor. st. Asaph and Duke SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
The Strand.

The rainy weather has, as is usual
under such conditions, converted the
Strand into veritable quagmire. Mud
in portions of the roadway is of the
consistency of molasses and in depres-
sions it is deep. What passes for side
walks are also in adeplorable condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
&BrO.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. C.

Mr.. w. C. Baggett at his stall in the market
tomorrow will have for sale a lot OF well cured
hams and bacon, besides full supply OF fresh
meats for Easter dinners.
Fried clans, SOC dozen; clam soup, lOc,
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday al
C.. II. Zimmermans. go
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Makes Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing thorough.
". OF all the Salyes you ever heard Oh,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best. ltsweeps
away and cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts,
Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles: It's
only Zoe, and guaranteed to give satisfaction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at $50 a. m. ana se.s
6:3l p. m. High water at S;oz g. H. ""'
9:21 %. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
ATFXANORIA NATIONAL BANK,

A LEXANDRIA NATIONAL BANK,
"A Alexandria, Va, April :, 1904.
BE 1t enacted by rhe General Assembly OF
Virginia, That the ii.h day Of AQrll nineteen
hundred and fonr, the day selected Ior the
Launching OF the battlesaip 'Virg'ola, be
and etsme is heceby declared legal holt.
dav througaout the Stase. and 20 be obsei sed
as such in respec,s rs aay ssner legal holt
day."
In compliance with the above this bank
will be closed TUESDAY, Apdl the 6f,h.
nineteen hundred and four.
All paper maturing that day win be pay.
able April 6, 1904.
T. c. SMITH, Cashier.
april 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this Sec sec,
ton showers and warmer tonight o atuItpaay
fair fresh easterly wind, becoming variable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
NATIONAL BANK,

~ Alexandria, Va, April /, 1904,
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly Of
Virginia, That the fifth day Of April, nineteen
hundred and four, th = q" selected for the
launching of the baill q. '}irginia, be and
The same is hereby doc,aecd - i'ggl holiday
throughout the State, aud to be observed as
such in all respects as any other legal holi'
day" 80. -
will be closed J L e.SOAY, April the fflh,
nineteen hund ed and IoJr.
All paper maturing that day VII be pay
able April 6. 1901.
orxf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
New Spring Refers,

Arriving daily, are richly beautiful. Special
attention is asked to our New Regulation
Sailor Refer, made of very fine wear-resisting
cheviot, in blue and red, with handsome silk
embroidered cheyrons and service stripes.
Sizes for 4 to 14year-old girls.
Special Value at $3.50 Each.
Third foor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-01
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, F and G Sts., N. W.
Prices of Produce.

WASHINGTON. D. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29
ENDORSER AT HOME.
Such Proof as This Should Convince
Any Newberry Citizen.

The public endo, someEt of local Cit
izen is the best proof that can be PRO
duced. None better, none stronger can
be had. Wheh mall c"mes rward
aud testifes to his fellow ci'iz:bs. ad-
dresses bis friends and n"ighhors you
NAV be sure be is thoroughly c"nvlnceh
or he would not do so. telling ones
experience when it. is f"r the put'llc
good is an act Of kindness that should
b. appreciated. The following efatt :
men. given b, d resident "f N.wnerrt
AID, one mere IL. The many Gases OF
n rrp Erdor snnent which 49, helng
published about "rhe Lit'l- Coz quer
or" Read il:
p. B Hutchinson prep: i<.tor OF gen
eral hous-hold Furnishing store on Mhla
ctr. cr .ays: I kav.. n--d Doan's KID
nev Pins in my famli, with very h+ne-
fetal effect We used them for kidney
oub'e md hackache. The re,itf given
was inmedia1r .Dd permanent I Oh
tanned the pills It W. E. Pelham 4
Sons drug store and I cav and do re.
commend them very bi2hh believing
them 20 be all that is Gained for them.
For sale bv ali dealers Price 80 cents
per box Foster. Milhurn Co, Buffalo n.
Y. sole agents for the United States
Remem Der the name Doans and take
no substitute.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29

The investigation OF the Eutawville
lvnching is still being carried forward.
Ii there are not some arrests and
some punishment in this matter. it
might not be in bad taste for Cover
nor Hayward to request the reSigna-
ton OF some OF the officers OF Ber-
kelley county. Solicitor Hildebrand.
it will be recalled. attended the in
quest and stated in his report to the
governor that the acting coroner and
every one who heard the testimony
were agreed as to the personnel OF
the guilty parties.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29
FRIDAY, JULY 20.
The War in The Far East.

There has been very little news OF
definite character during the past
few DAYS from the struggle in the
far east. There has been no decisive
.engapement or even decisive move
ment on the part OF either side. and
the present indications are that the
struggle will drag its weary length
for many days. unless an unexpected
complication should arise. or unless
Russia. becoming over-burdened with
her internal dissenSionS. should be-
come weary OF the conflict and end
il in some manner. Reports late yes
te7dav afternoon indicated th:t the
complications between Russia and
Great Britain. brought about by the
seizure OF British ships and the sink
ing OF one British vessel. the Knight
Commander. by Russian vessels in
the Red Sea. had been satisfactorily
adjusted. Russia having met Great
Britains demands in the matter.
1t seems to be a fact. however. that
very little can be judged from the re-
ports which we are receiving OF the
war. Owing to the difficulty which
the newspaper correspondents at the
front have in getting any news Of
definite character. and the still great
er difficulty which they encounter
when they try to get it through the
press censors. the reports are delayed
and transfgured and very meagre
For this reason and for others there
is very little foundation on which to
build an opinion as to the possible
outcome of the struggle or it's length.
That Russia has about as much to
contend with at home as she can
manage is evidenced by the aSsassi-
nation of her minister of the interior
in the streets OF St. Petersburg yes
terday morning. The empire of the
Gar has ever been rent with internal
dissensions and the seeds of anarchy
there find fertile soil
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29
Butler Souelched an Interrupter.

The late Benjamin F. Butler was
one of the most tactful speakers who
kept an audience in a roar. and who
won their good will. even il he did
not capture their votes. by the un-
orthodox character OF his political
preaching. During one or these good
fashioned political meetings tor
which Massachusetts was noted But
lcr in an outburSt OF patriotism truly
made the eagle scream. Then. tor
diversion. he engaged in a dclect-
able occupation OF pulling the tail
OF the British lion. just for pure en-
iovncnt OF hearing that bad temper
ed and Sorcly harrassed animal growl.
At one point in his address he quoted
a certain English newspaper as au-
thoritv for his assertion.
\ burly. red faced man IN the att
dicnce. who had interrupted him once
or twice before. cried ont. in a heavy
bass voice:
Il don't know OF any such paper.
Butler paused in his remarks. and.
alter the silence had become impress
sive. he walked to the center OF the
stage. and pointing the forehnger OF
his right hand at the offender, SAID
slowly and emphatically:
Pray. my dear sir. do not interrupt
the proceedings OF this meeting. for
il you begin to tell us what you don't
know there will be no time for any
thing else
The roar OF genuine laughter that
followed completely squelched the
disturber. who kept silence during
the remainder OF the meeting.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29

1t is not long now until the county
campaign will open up again. New
berry county is to be congratulated
upon the good feeling which has
characterized the campaign this year
But then Newberry county campaigns
are always pleasant.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29
A Good Game.

\ close and interesting game or ball
at ChappellS on Tuesday resulted in a
score OF 5 and 5 at the end OF the
eleventh inning. The contestins
teams were from Chappclls and
Greenwood. Crouch. OF Silver Street.
tossed the sphere for Chappells.
MeSSrs. John c. Goggan>. Jr., and
Harvey Cabaniss. both Of this city,
were members Of the Chappells team.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-29

The cradle that is rocked by the
hand contains the force that rules
the world.
If YOU would be popular, don't tell
YOUR troubles.