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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Threw Up the job.

A ratcatcher from Washington arrived
here yesterday with ferrets and dogs for
the purpose of exterminating rats in the
postoffice and custom house building.
The rodents have been gnawing the as
bestos from the steam pipes and co NJ
hitting other depredations. The rat
catcher was unable to go to work yester'
day from the fact that the pipes which
heat the building we're too hot Tor the
ferrets, and he left promising to reapPear
today. No fires were started in the fur-
naces this morning 10 anticipation OF his
return, but latter letter was received
from the man stating that be would not
be here, giving IS reason that ne did
not believe there we're enough rats In the
building to warrant turning his ferrets
and dogs loose. The fires in the build,
ing were subsequently started. Several
persons had gathered this morning to wit
ness the purposed ratkilling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
CHANGE of Tracks.

The statement was made yesterday Dy
officials of the Washington, AleSandtia
and Mount Vernon Railway Company
that the work of laying the new TRACKS
to change the route from the present
depot at l31 and E streets Washington'
to the new depot at the southwest cor
ner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue will begin soon after November
IS. By that time the officials believe
all the iron work, including rails, curves
and switches, will have been received.
The work of laying the tracks will be-
gin, they say, soon after this material
Is received. Gangs OF laborers are now
at work changing the sever pipes along
the streets which will be traversed by
ihe new tracks. The route of the new
crack will be from the present track on
iSI street, along d street to lzth, down
18th to c and out G to 14th, thence 70
the Long Bridge. The lower moor o
the building to be used as depot, OF
the 18th street corner at the junction o
ID street with Pennsylvania avenue Wi
lie used as reception rooms ana Tor IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Death of Mrs. Barrett.

The many friends of Col. Francis L.
Smith will be panied to hear of the sud
den death last night of his only child
Mrs. Edward w. Barrett, wife OF Mr.
Edward w. Barrett, editor of the Biz
mingham, Ala, Age. Herald, at the home
of her grandmother, Mrs. w. I. Suther'
lin. in Danville. Mrs, Barrett was wei
known in this city as Miss jamie Suth,
erin Smith, and her rare personal
beauty and loneliness of character
endesred her to all who ever met her.
Col. Smith has the sympathy OF Ms
MANY friends in his great bereavement
Mrs. Barrett was thirty-two years old
and leaves an infant only six days old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Railroad improvements.

Preparations were being made this
morning Tor digging through the road.
way in West End, opposite the site OF
the old Drovers' Hotel, where the tracks
Of the Washington. Southern Railway
are to pass. Construction trains and
marrow gauge locomotives arc being
placed at that point and other prelim-
marie, arranged. The work OF con.
srncting embankments, arches ana
trestles and making cuts between TINS
civ and Washington is proceeding
rapidly. An embankment extends
.esrly across the cove at Four'mile run.
aasf of the present tracks, while the bed
for the new tracks has been prepared as
far south as w. & o. junction. Inc
present "dip'' of the tracks between the
latter point and Brickhaven Will DC
eliminated by the new work. Inc
tracks will be lowered at a point neal
w. & 0. junction and elevated shorl
distance farther north almost to Brick
haven. At present heavy grades exist
between the points named. Several
steam shOvels are at work on the trac
uf land living between the w. x u
,rack AMI Four-mile run, where the
new union ard is to be located and IN
locality is now gridirOned with cuts an
omhankments. The y, rds, as has bee
stated will extend south OF the W:
O tracks to a point some distance TIL
side Of what are known as SiaVe' o."
Poor House lanes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
WOman's Auxiliary.

The second day Of the annual meeting
Of the Virginia Branch of the Woman .
Auxiliary TO the Board OF Missions oil
the Protestant Episcopa! Church met IN
s. Paups Church at 1880 o'clock this
morping when an ofertory service for a
memorial to the late vice president, Mrs.
b; A. Gibson, was held The celebrants
were Bishops Res:arick and Gibson
The business meeting was called at ~
o'clock, when interesting addresses were
made by Miss Sibyl Garter, missionary
10 the Indians; Dr. Woodward, of China;
Bishop Funston, of Idaho, and Bishop
Restarick, of Honolulu. Encouraging
reports of the work done were received
aud read by Miss Sarah Stuart, preslde' {
Of the auxiliary. Reports were also re-
teiyed from the secretaries of the Junior
Auxiliary and the Baby Branch. AT |
o'clock the meeting adjourned until
evening Alter the meet NJ the dele
Gates and their friends were entertaiusi
at luncheon in the parish hall.
This evening addresses were made by
Miss Carter, Bishop Funston, Bishop
Restarick, Dr. Lloyd and others.
The closing services will be held to-
night at 8 o'clock, when a missionary
railv will be held, to which the public
in general are invited. Addresses will be
delivered by Bishop Restarick, of Homo
zulu; Bishop Funston, of Idaho; DIR.
Lloyd, general secretary of the Mission
Ary Society. of New York, and others.
Mrs. l.. w. Reid and committee OF
ladies Of the Episcopal Church OF this
c;ty had prepared a tempting collation.
,ar the two hundred delegates and visit
lug friends. The display was Profuse
and everything had been prepared IN
the most inviting manner. The particl-
pants greatly enjoyed the hospitality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Exnlnainn of Dynamite.

The explosion of over ton of dynamite
under the Bond street bridge, at Mount Yer
non, n. Y, at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
shook the city and the surrounding country
within radius of five miles, probably killed
at least one person aud injured nearly 40
others. two of whom may die. The man sup
posed to have been killed was an Italian in
charge of the dynamite. He was seen at his
post of duty Just before the explosion and
no trace of him has since been found. There
were 1900 pounds of dynamite stored at the
side Of the deep rock cut ruuing from the
western limits Of the city to New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad station. which
was used for blasting a path for additional
track. The explosion tore u hole in the ground
80 feet deep, that is now full of water from
hidden spring, wrecked the BOND, street
bridge over the the railway tracks and
broke all the windows within quarter OF a
mile. The force of the explosion, as is usual,
was downward, but the upheayal along the
sides of the cut hurled large stones for blocks;
MANY houses were shifted from their found
ations, walls were slipped of plaster and
furniture was splintered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
ticket Office. The Offices Of the company
will 6e on the upper floors.
River Notes.

The schooner Grace q. Bennett Is
loading cargo of railway iron at w.
A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf. The iron is Ia
be taken to North Carolina, where 1t II
to be used in the construction OF a ne"
railway.
Ragged Point spit gas buoy, No. .,
found not burning; has been replaced
by new buoy aud is again lighted
This buoy marks the mouth Of Coan
river.
The twin screw steamer Pokanoket'
which ran excursions from Washington
and Alexandria TO Colonial Beach ias'
summer, has been sold by her PhIladei'
pbia owners, the Lewes River Improve
ment Company, to the Star Lac steam,
ship Company of New Brunswick. ne
steamer will be taken to st. Johns from,
which port she will hail, and Will DC o.,
placed under the British flag. she VIII
be used 10 the local trade on the ii'e CT
If New Brunswick. The price paid ior
The steamer was $22. 900.
The steamer Estelle Randall is on the
ways at the shipyard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

A called meeting Of the Board OF Po'
lice Commissioners will be held tonight
New electric light poles are to replace
many of the old ones which have become
dangerous.
Forty-six new chairs of different styles
have been placed in the Postoftice and
custom house building by Washi 1gton
firm.
Lena, the three year-old daughter OF
Mr.. Joshua and Mrs. Lena Harrington,
died at her parents residence. 2lS south
Henry street, at an early hour this
morning.
Cant. James MArmaduke, master Of the
steam lighter Dan1 X. jackson, employed at
the new highway bridge. over the Potomac,
on Tuesday dropped heavy piece Of iron on
his foot badly masking the toes. The injury,
while painful, was not serious.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to John T. Helm and Sallle
w. Manuel both Of Fauquier county, and TO
James +. Corbn, of Elk Run, and Hannah
Thiergart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Southern Railway Assessments

Southern Railway Assessments
The President of the Common Coun-
Gil has received from the State Corpora
ton Commission statement showing
the assessed valued of railway and canal
pronerty in the State of Virginia for the
wear 1914, and upon which the assess
ment for 1906 will be made. 1t was
tie custom several years ago to assess
the tracks and roadbeds in Alexandra.
The Corporation Commission, however,
has rul ID differently, for it now only as
sesses the main track thence only one quar-
ter of mile is assessed to the Southern
Railway CO., presumably from the cor
ner of Henry and Duke streets to the
city limits, the other tracks in the yard
and along Union and Wilkes streets be-
ing designated as side tracks and not
assessed. Under this ruling, the CITY
loses an ass essment of $40, 900 for 1900
~ il also did in 1904. Another loss ~
the city's taxable budget was sustained
this wear. and is continued Tor iSVV'
This is in the rolling stock oftbe railroad;
The old Board oil Public Works DIVIDED
tie rolling stock among the cues
through which the roads passed, that
,,ortion which vas sppOrtioned TO Alex
andria being assessed for $249, 600. Now
This CITY has none, it all being assessed
in Richmond. A city officer who has
made au examination of this years re-
,,art and compared it with last years
notes a few changes. For instance:
Rolling stock assessed in Alexandria last
wear $40. 5O0-iaken off. Real estate In
crease So, 900. Increase in value OF stores
s17425. the increase being $22, 40,
the decrease $40, 500; the net increase Is
sll.925. The commission has increased
fhe side trackage 24-l0O OF mile. that
{ from 3. 80 to 3. 81 miles, bat as before
stated this is not assessed. There is no
change in the Washington and Ohio d.
vision assessment. The whole OF the
rolling stock of the Southern Railway
COMPANY is now assessed in Richmond
far 81 600. 1928; last year it was assessed
Fl 995. $40. a decrease of 1886, 2l2, but
i, is not expected that Richmond Will
object as that city receives all the tax
on this assessment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Only Makes Bad Matter Worse.

Perhaps you have never thought of it
but the fact must be apparent to every
one that constipation is caused by a
lack of water in the system, and the Use
of drastic cathartics like the old fash
toned pills only makes a bad matter
worse. Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets are much more mild and
gentle in their effects, and when the
proper dose is taken their action is 80
natural that one can hardly realize it is
the effect of medicine Try rs cent
bottle of them. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman aud w. F. Creighton q
Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Timely Assistance,

Ethel Meade, the little daughter oil
Mr.. Edward Meade, had a marrow es'
cape from being burned to death Tues
day evening near her home on Wilkes
street. between Fairfax and Lee. The
child was initiating others in the neigh
borhood in piling sup leaves and setting
them on fire when her clothing became
ignited. Fortunately a colored man
named Murray Davis came along anc
seeing the little ones plight seized he'
and rolled her 10 the dust until he ex
tinguished the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Entertainment.

"The Peak Sisters" gave an interest
ing entertainment in Christ Church
Parish Hall last night. A large audi
ence was present. The entertainment
was for the purpose of aiding the piano
fund. The follJwing young aides par
ticipated, each of whom performed her
part in a creditable manner; Misses
Alice Williams, Ethel Larmond, Nora
Perry, Nettie Rowan, Minnie Thaler,
Ireae Nagel, Mary Nagel, Hannah
GeisendsAer, Myrtle Hackney, Ellen
Napel and Pauline Harrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03

One of the largest bank deals TO
have been made in Washington recently
was consummated yesterday when the
outside interests 10 the Metropolitan
Citizens National Bank sold 1900
shares they recently acquired to Mr..
Francis Riggs. vice president of the
National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust
Company. This means close alliance
between the Metropolitan Citizens and
the Savings and Trust Company. 1t Is
understood that the present president OF
the Metropolitan Citizens National
Bank and the directors representing
the outside interest will resign, and that
Mr.. Z. S. Parker will become president
,,f the hank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
FOR RENT.

THREE FLOORS, with power light and
heat in the building on the southeast corner
of Fairfax and Prince streets; all the floors
admirably suited for manufacturing pur-
poses.
by Mr.. B. Baer, jr. on the north side of
King between Royal and Pitt streets, suit
able for lodges or societies. Owner will put
same in good condition.
STORE No. ITO King street formerly occu-
pied by f. Goldsmith). Splendid stand fol
business of any kind.
We have also some splendid bargains in ST.
Elmo and Del Ray properties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
a Startling Test,

To save life DR.. T. G. Merritt. of No; Me-
hoopany, Pa, made startling test resulting
in a wonderful cure. He writes, "A patient
was attacked with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation of the stomach. | had
often found Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles so / prescribed
them. The patient gained from the first. and
has not had an attack in IA months" Elec-
trio Bitters are positively guaranteed for by
spepsia. Indigestion, Constipation and Kidney
haa,ar e. Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
w. C.. II. u.

Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Cary
and Mrs. Weech, members of the Alex
andria w. G. T. u, visited the Wash
ington city convention of the W. y. L
u, which was recently in session In the
Church of Our Father. A message OF
cheer was given to the District from the
Old Dominion delegation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Cn-onerafiye Charities.

The first meeting Of the season of the
Cooperative Charities of this city will
be held in Lee Camp Hall tomorrow at
ternoon at 3 O'Clock. A full attendance
is desired. The Cooperative Charities
has become useful and honored Alex
andria institution, and has been of ma
terial benefit to the city during the short
Tina IL has existed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Medical Society.

The Fairfax Medical Society held
their quarterly meeting in this city today
in the New Hotel Rammel. DIR. Malone,
of Washington, presi led, and a number
of subjects were discussed in a most III
teresting manner. At the conclusion Of
the business a handsome banquet was
served. to which the members of the
Alexandria Medical Association were in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Another Meeting.

Chairman Chas. Bendheim, Of the
city democratic committee, announced
today that another mass meeting will be
held at the Opera House on Saturday
night at 5 O'Clock, Messrs. J. R.
Cation, L. II. Machen and S. g, Brent
will be among the speakers on the oc-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Apartment House,

Messrs. Fred and VIM. P. Schiller
are receiving plans and specifications tor
an apartment house to be erected on the
Lot at the northwest corner of King an d
Patrick streets. The drawing, a five
story structure, offered by Messrs
Sperden & Sperden of Washington, !:
very attractive, although the erection Of
an eight story building is being con-
sidered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Knight have
returned from their wedding tour.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett will TINS
evening give a reception from to .
O'clock at her residence on Duke street
in honor of Miss Mildred Foster, one oil
this seasons debutsutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Thousands Cured.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye has cured
thousands of cases Of Piles. IL bought box
of DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve on the recon
mendation Of our druggist, so writes Z: Il.
TaCroix. of Zayalla, Tex, "and used it for
stubborn case of Piles. II cured me perma'
nently," Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Fined Five Dollars.

The only case before Justice Cation in
the Police Court this morning was that
of Daisy Deeds. living on north Lee
street, who had been arrested by omceI
smith charged with discharging pistol
in the street about one o'clock Yesterday
morning. The accused was fined go
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
Revival Services.

The revival services now in progress
in Trinity NJ. E. Church conducted py
Rev. Mr.. letters, continue to enlist the
interest Of the numbers who attend
The services are held nightly and Will
be continued next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
AisxanOria Gazette.
ruupsDAY EVENING. NOV. 8, 1904.
Local Matters.

.un rises tomorrow at $50 and sets 4:57
,r: sun ,Iater ct 1856 q. m. and 4:25 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For TINS sec
tion rain tonight and Friday; increasing
northeasterly winds.
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GROCERIES.
APPLES

thank my friends for their liberal patron.
age on those Baldwin Apples, and again offer
another car of much better ones at the same
price. These are hsnd-picked and good
keepers. Every housekeeper should purchase
barrel, as they shall cost less than three
cents a quarter peck. They are the cheapest
apples on our market. They are to go at
S1.25 Per Barrel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03

The recent mild and Gear weather was iol
lowed last night by cloudiness and light ram
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-03
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgf s. Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store
Store closes, p. m.-Saturdays, sp. m.
BIRTHDAY
PRICES
CON TlNUE.D.

Special prices in all departments, in cele-
bation Of our forty-fourln store birthday, will
be continued during the balance Of the week.
Black Coney Fur Scarfs. 7 yard long, in
Guiding the tails This scarf has 6 tails, 3 on
either end; actual value. 81 81. birth OQc
day price,. ............. ............ ~
Black Russian Hare Fur Scarfs, with braid
ornaments and nickel chain. this scarf Is 80
inches long, eScludiu~ tai's;lt has 4 full tails,
9 on either end; actual value, "a. Ct or
Birthday prlce."""........
Full Fiber Black and Gray Ostrich Feather
Boas: ward long; actual value. Ct or
$3.50 Birthday price,. ...-....... Wv
Women's Medium-weight .Iersey-Gtting
Vests aud Pants; vests high -eck, with long
or short sleeves; pants ankle or
knee length; 5Oc value. Birthday roc
Women's Heavy Fleerc-lined Jersey fitting
Vests aud Pants; SOC Ya,ue. Birthday DC
prlce......... ......................,........
Women's Heavy Flesced- lineiJersey-tittine
Natural Wool Vests and Pants; 75c 1Ar
value. Birthday price...~....""""...
The Washington times., 1904-05-14
TOPIC TIPS.

Striped mohair is first choice for gen.
eral all-around wear
Auto wells with rings to fit both hat
crown and neck are newcomers
Recently arrived bags are OF smooth
pigskin with hand-painted decoration.
In place Of the white tulle neck bows
are colored ones to match the hat adorn-
ments.
Those round and round trimmings In
the old bayadere style. are the despair
OF all women Of not slender proportions.
A pointed cape effect ending in tassels
over the shoulders is used on many mod
ish thin gowns.
Sailors are smart for sporting wear.
aid a crush leather belt is considered
good trimming
Attractive in color and quality. and
not at all expensive. are the new Swiss,
taffetas.
With the elbow sleeve will be worn
for the day long gloves with arms II
woven silk lace and hands of silk.
Voiles in shading OF violet. yellow and
brown are following up the red and blue
ombre effects.
For morning or business shirtwaist
suits there are sheer batistes and lawns
In dark. but pretty colorings. which are
most serviceable.
The rice voiles In blue, mauve or 9th
er pastel shades make charming after
noon frocks.
Exceedingly handsome are some new
belts of tinted calfskin whereon the
raised floral designs are hand-painted in
natural colors.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14
Pretty Design For
While Cloth Gown

A very pretty fancy has been intro
duced in the dresses OF white cloth for
spring Tear. 1t takes the form OF a
very wide band, reaching from the
knees 10 the hem. Of pale blue, pink or
almond green cloth cut into a design
at the top and appliqued on to the skirt,
the edge being hidden under q narrow
braid OF the same shade, while an elab-
crate application OF the same is re-
peated on the bodice to correspond. In
one instance the band at the hem was
surmounted by handsome applique de-
sign Of pale pink peoples and green
leaves in cloth to match, the corsage
decoration being cleverly manipulated
TO suggest the same flowers. the no.e
or pink being repeated in the wide point
ed panne ceinture. A touch of lilac <
yelyet In the form of a little butterfly
bow at the waist and again on the cuffs
gave decided relief to the Dale soft
shade Of the pink and provided a most
effective finish. A border OF what Is
known as broderie anglaise is introduced
into the new cloths. and very charming.
indeed, IL Is in the case of the paIer hired
gowns, the broderie in some instances
being worked out in gold and silver.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14
BE CAREFUL, GIRLS, IN WRITING TO MEN

Reggie Foolishboy received letter the
other day. He smiled while he read the
chirography that covered four pages.
Then he said:
This communication is quite inter
esting-and amusing. I think I'm guilty
Of having made an impression on the
apprecative intelligence of lovely
young person. In this letter she COM
ilhments me-says a lot of pretty things
that are quite dainty enough TO turn
most any fellows head. Perhaps you
know something about the girl-of
course you do-everybOdy knows that
she's a fairly good artist"
With quite dash of. respect in his
tone and civility in his general atti-
tude. he mentioned the name of soci-
city belle who has gained some local
fame for her brush work on canvas.
a few days later. In the same polite
way. this young man advertised the fact
that he had received laudatory letter
from a young woman whose pieces Of
fiction appear in print with the finish of
her signature. He mentioned the cor
respondents sympathy with something
he had achieved-and ii must be con-
eeced ne mad made the statement as If
he felt fiattered.
In close succession, this young man re-
ceived letters from an actress who play
ed second part TO a star with a good
deal Of credit to herself and the ccs1-
pany-and from a high-soprano soloist
In fashionable church He spoke OF
these tributes to his budding genius
with becoming modesty
Somewhat later ii happened that the
writer OF pieces of fiction. the actress,