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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The work of erecting fire escapes on
the Opera House building has been
commenced.
Mrs. William II. Harrison died at
her home on Seminary Hill Wednes.
day night. She was well-known and
highly esteemed by the people OF the
neighborhood.
The subject of the discourse at Ad-
yentists' Hall, ll6 south st. Asaph
street, tonight, will be "There was
silence in heaven about the space Of hall
an hour. - Rev. viii, l.
Work is rapidly progressing on the
widening of the Aqueduct bridge. The
work, though being superintended by
the District authorities, is being paid
for by the Great Falls and Old DOmin'
ion Railroad Company, the cars of which
company will cross the structure when
completed.
A sale will be held by the Junior Auxiliary
of st. Paul's Church in the Parish Hall
corner of Duke and Pitt streets, on Saturday
afternoon. April 9th, from three to six o'clock
Proceeds to assist Mr.. Neve's work ID the
Ragged Mountains. Admission, adults DC
children one cent.
We'll Brothers, coo King street, advertise
choice meats and other fine articles in their
line at moderate prices. Their stock, Of
meats, sausage, lard, &c 4. is always first class
and their prices reasonable. Read their adj
vertisement.
Fried CLANS, SOC dozen; clam soup, lOc
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday a
@. II. Zimmerman's. co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Meeting of Supervisors.

As had been announced, the board OF
supervisors OF the county held a meeting
last night in the Court House IN tne
county to consider the application OF the
Washington Southern Railway Company
TO run their tracks across the Leesburg
Turnpike and other public roads IN the
county. Major E. d. I. Myers, Presi-
dent of the Washington-Southern Kali
way Company, was present, as were also
the county officials, City Engineer
Dunn. Mr.. John NJ. johnson and others
from Alexandria. The plans for run
ming the railwaylacross the old Braddock
road we're approved, and an understand
ing reached concerning the tracks which
are to cross King street extended. Inc
road at the latter point will not be con,
tracted, but will remain at width OF on
feet, including the sidewalk. Supervisor
Rust wanted the electric railway track
placed on the north instead OF the south
side of the thoroughfare, and after some
discussion it was determined to hold
another meeting or the 14th instant
when definite action would be taken'
The code of Virginia forbids the con-
traction of a public road hence were
the company DESTROYS of lessening the
width of any highway it would be power,
less lest to accomplish it. But the report
provides for fifty-foot roadway, which
embraces the sidewalk. The latter Will
be lighted andproper drainage construct
ed under the road. The conduit Will be
10 feet 9 inches high. The overhead
structure on which the tracks are to be
placed is to be $50 feet at the base and
92a feet on top. The plans as presented
in the report are satisfactory to Doth
Alexandra city and county, and were
agreed to. The new road will pass over
the Alexandria turnpike at Poor's House
lane on an elevated track. By the l4th
the reports will have been signed and
the preliminaries in connection with the
improvements effected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Old Dominion Glass Works.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Old Dominion Glass Company
was held at the office of the company IN
thi. city yesterday afternoon, when the
old officers were reelected as follows
President, II. K. Field; vice president
and general manager, Lorenzo Waltord;
secretary and treasurer, George ID: Hop
kins; superintendent, Geo. II. Schwarh,
man. These officers, with J. Marriott
Hill, compose the board Of directors.
The annual reports of the officers OF the
company we're most satisfactory. AS has
heretofore been stated, the plant has
been doubled, and over 25O men and
boys are on the pay roll, which amounts
to "a, 900 per week. Messrs. Brenner d
Knight have completed the new coal
chute at the works. 1t is Of large ca
pacity and will be an effective auxiliary
10 the plant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
A Chapter of Accidents.

The derailing and overturning OF the
baggage car Of north bound passenger
train No. AZ of the Southern Railway
about two o'clock yesterday morning
near Monroe was stated in yesterday s
Gazette. The train was due here as 6:S2,
but it was about 3 i'll the afternoon before
il arrived. As it was running at high
rate OF speed mile this side Of Clifton
il struck handcar, throwing it from the
track. killing one man and seriously IN
Turing another. The men on the car were
employed in the double-tracking now In
progress on the Southern road. They
evidently were not aware OF the TACT ina,
No. AZ had met with an accident ano
was running several hours late, and sup
posed they had clear track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
A Victim of Cocaine.

A Young man from Washington was
in this city today attracting attention by
his peculiar actions 1t was ascertained
that he was a victim of the cocaine habit
and that he had previously procured
some of the narcotic in this city and was
under its influence. Later he went to
drug store and endeavored to purchase
more, but the druggist, seeing his con-
dition, refused to sell him cocaine. The
young man became importunate and Of
fered as much as two dollars for one
dose. The dealer was inhexible and
refused to sell him the narcotic. Atten-
ton has often been called to the rapid
increase in the cocaine habit. 1t is said
that it is component part of some pat
ent medicines, while it is believed by
many people that it finds its way INTO
cigarettes. At any rate numbers oil
white and colored people hereabouts
have contracted the habit Of using 1t as
snuff, and the army Of victims OF the
narcotic is increasing alarmingly. Those
who use intoxicants to excess bring much
sorrow upon themselves as we'll as those
who are interested in them, but the
chronic use of cocaine is more serious
We read with borrow of the opium fend'
of the Orient and their fate when thu
effects of the drug cause them to run
amuck. If the cocaine habit continues
to grow this country will soon have al
evil equally as serious as India and Ohin'
now have to combat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Police Court.

TJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed o.
this morning. =,
George Brown, colored, arrested by
Officers Sherwood and Belts charged
with indecent conduct, was fined $40.
Charles Baltimore, colored, arrested
by Officer Mayhugh charged with steal
ing a pair of boots, was dismissed.
Sunny johnson, colored. arrested by
the same officer, charged with the same
offense, was dismissed.
T. Murphy and j. 0. Shea, both COL
ored, arrested by Officers Knight, Fer
guson and Gill charged with begging on
the street, were fined So each.
o. D. Lightning, colored, arrested by
Officers Knight and Ferguson charged
with being drunk in the street, was
dismissed.
Henry Brown, colored, arrested by
Officers Smith and Lyles charged with
being drunk and destroying the property
of Allen Baldwin, was fined So.
Charles Farmer, colored, arrested by
Officers Smith and Lyles charged with
escaping from the Jail, was held. .,
Fred Jones and Turner Jackson, bott
colored, arrested by Officer Nicholson
charged with promoting policy, were
fined $40 each.
Harry PITCHER, arrested by Office
Mayhugh charged with assaulting ant
beating BERTHE Jackson, was fined 50:
VIM. Thomas, charged with assaultnI
and beating Virginia Nelson, was hne'
| 80 50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Direct Importation.

The arrival at this port recently of
the italian barkentine Antonio DAh
from Cadiz, Spain, with cargo OF salt
TO Charles King q Son, forms an inter-
ca.inr chapter in Alexandria's CONNER
cial history, when it is known that it
was accomplished in defiance of a salt
trust which heretofore has thwarted sim
liar attempts. Four years ago the same
firm secured direct invoice of salt from
Turks Island, but the argus-eyed COM
bination referred to above interposed
and compelled the shippers to unload
many miles from Alexandra. Hereto
fore nearly all---if not all-the salt used
on the Potomac has come from Balu-
more, and the salt octopus desired to
continue the shipments from that city.
This winter Mr.. Marshall King made
special trip to Europe for the purpose OF
buying and shipping cargo OF salt d.
rect to Alexandria. After experiencing
some difficulty with those interested in
the American combination, Mr.. King
oscertained that he could have his order
6lled only in Cadiz, Spain, and ne ac-
cordingly closed bargain at that port
as soon as possible with the express
nroyjso that the vessel must bring the
cargo to Alexandra. Agents OF the salt
trust. when apprised of what was going
on. first attempted to have the contract
annulled and then endeavored to divert
the vessel to some other port, but the
Messrs. King were inhexible in their
determination to bring the barkentine
TO Alexandria, and that their purpose
was accomplished is the fact that the
vessel is now being unloaded at w: A.
Smoot & Co. s wharf at this port. 1t Is
said that the Messrs. King intend to keep
the salt trade of the Potomac at Alexan-
dria. the trust to the contrary notwith-
standing. People often decry this city
az being a straggler in the march OF
fine but when it is realized that people
are engaged in business here who nave
the capital and the nerve to carry out
their purposes and to oppose modern
combines. there is much to inspire con-
6dence The Messrs. King say that
under tae present order of things salt
can be shipped from Spain and other
Enropean ports cheaper than by coast
wise vessels from many northern orsouth-
ern ports. as the salt combine has Its
tenacles upon everything in relation TO
that commodity in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
The Fishery.

Several thousand herring arrived at
Fishtown yesterday from Washington.
The situation this morning was virtually
unchanged from that of yesterday. :, The e
sornidity which has been manifest for the
~. nost week was still in evidence and des-
p pond esy was depicted in all whose bust,
poas carries them to the fshwharf. A
o neoI east wind was prevailing and rain
IA IA act in which tended to increase the
n ,1"omy conditions. Prices had under
scS no material change. The outcome
Of f the ef fishing season is viewed with aPl
has passed away, and the results so TAI a.
have been extremely unsatisfactory a
few mild and clear days may bring the
main body Of shad and herring iartne sl
up the river. But when this shall occur
and catches become good, the pietnori
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
KILLED BYEXPLOSION.


Explosion in Pintsch Gas WORKS In
Washington-Four Men Killed
Mr.. stephen Henderson, ofthis City,
One of the Victims.
The explosion of gas tank in the
building of the PiDtsch Gas Company
in the Pennsylvania Railroad yards in
Washington at 4:90 this morning caused
the death of three men and probable
fatal injuries to fourth. The dead are
S. Henderson, Of this city, ]. Cumber-
land and an unknown colored man. G.
Bixby was injured. The accident, was
caused, it is believed, by the letting 60
of compression tank which blew the
roof off the building and collapsed two
walls. The victims were employed at
the engines located in the opposite cor
ner of the building from the tank. Ihey
were struck by flying bricks and were
80 burned by the fash of flame wnich
followed that their bodies were fairly
roasted. The scene of the accident was
at 13 l-2 and E streets S. W. The COM
pany manufactures gas for use on rail-
road trains. The unidentified colored
man, whose body was found partially
buried under bricks, was not employed
in the gas works, and is supposed to
have been passing when the accident oc.
cured. Cumberland was engineer an d
night foreman. Henderson and Bixby
were firemen. Another fireman had a
miraculous escape from injury. The
men who were killed we're literally torn
to pieces and burned to crisp. A
great quantity of gas must have explod-
ed. as cars and building 200 feet from
the gas house we're scared by the flash.
The news of the accident was received
here soon after it occurred, and the fact
that Mr.. Henderson was known to have
been employed in the Pintsch Works,
caused much anxiety among his relatives
and friends. Later other messages were
received announcing that his remains
we're at the morgue in Washington. Mr..
Henderson leaves widow and two
children. The deceased had been a
victim of two serious accidents in recent
wears. He was injured while at work
in the Four.mile run power house on
one occasion, and later had been scalded
while at work as an engineer. The dam
age to the building was 81, 900. III was
fully insured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
School Board.

At the monthly meeting of the CITY
School Board held last night there we're
present Messrs. Thompson, 1a'eS,
Thomson. Strauss, Carne, Harrison and
the Superintendent. Mr.. Strauss pre-
sided.
AIR. Harrison, from the committee on
school houses and furniture, reported
that the committee had received bids
from three contractors for building water
closets and making alterations in con-
nection with the fire escapes at Peabody
building and finds that it is S692 short
after receiving the lowest bid.
The committee stated that the pro-
,,os.d work will cost more than was
at E rat estimated and offered resolution
~b;cb wsz adopted, that the City Coun-
oil be asked for an additional approprla-
tion of 1902 10 complete the proposed
work.
Bills for supplies and repairs were re-
ferred to the committee on seHool houses
and furniture.
The Superintendent reported that since
his recovery from his recent illness nc
had visited the schools and found them
in very good condition, except in the
matter of substitutes-these being need
ed. He distributed among the members
circulars from the department OF Puoii'
Instruction in Richmond in relation u
the selection of text books; copies OF the
amended school laws &c. The com
mittee on books &C., according to tn
circular, must meet between May l6ti
aud DIST to select the text books.
Mr.. Carne offered the following, which
was adopted viz.
Resolved, That as the School Board o
Alexandria has heretofore resolved
that in its opinion the State Boar
of Education should provide for tn
uniformity of school books so as L
reduce their cost to a minimum an
that needless changes in school booS
make oppressive taxation, 1t now al
mounces TO the people ofAlexandIia th u
it will change none of the school pooS
now in use unless under comPulsio
from the regulations of the State BoarC
The members then entered into d,
cussion of the conditions OF the poaru
finances. but no action was taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
IL. w. French,

Representing r. p. Andrews q Co., inccr-
porated. the wholesale house, Of Washington,
has opened sample room at Room No. 2,
Alexandria National Bank Building, where
he is showing a full line Of PAPER, STA,
TIONERY, BLANK BOOKS and OFFICE
SUPPLIES of all kinds. Call and look at
the line. urn
DING INVITATIONS and DIE WORK OK,
ecuted promptly. Our superior stock and
workmanship is acknowledged to be OF the
highest quality. -,
Officers Hours: s a. m. to ~ M, daily:
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN MAIL
ORDERS. marlo In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Christian Endeayor Society.

The Christian EDdeavor Society OF the
Methodist Prostentant Church has elect
ed the following officers: President,
Lambert d. Sullivan; vice president,
Charles Pierpoint; secretary, Mrs. Enc
Germond; corresponding secretary, Miss
Mary Penn; treasurer, Mrs. jamie +.
Glasgow; pianist, Mrs. Emma Hsntzmon
assistant pianist, Miss Lula Chambers;
librarian, Miss Margaret Germond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Good for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief, in
ali cases of Cough, Group and LaGrippe be-
cause it does not pass Immediately into the
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, 1904-04-08
Death of a Lynchburg Lady.

MIS-. Mary F. Dornin, widow of
John F. Dornin, of Lynchburg, died at
the residence of her son, Mr.. Walter w.
Dornin, sol Duke street, this morning.
The deceased was SO years old. Mrs.
Dornin came to this city few weeks
ago to visit her son. She was taken sick
recently and her condition soon became
grave. Her death, as stated above, fol-
lowed this morning. Her remains will
be taken to Lynchburg for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Personal.

Rev. DR.. Brooke, of Alexandria, has
been preaching series of interesting and
instructive sermons in the Presbyterian
church since Wednesday, last week. He
is a most interesting speaker and re-
minds his hearers of his distinguished
uncle, j. Randolph Tucker Leesburg
Mirror. -.
Capt. R. F. Knox announces himself
candidate for Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
The Bazaar.

The bazar now in progress at the
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall
affords a pleasant evenings entertain
ment TO ali who attend. The sumptuous
suppers which are prepared are features
of the bazaar. The attractions are all
worthy of praise and the booths are
fitted up tastefully. That presided over
by Mrs. Fleischmann has been much
admired,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Sunday school Athletic Club.

Representatives from the several Sun
day schools of this city met last night
in the lecture room of the Methodist
Protestant Church and agreed to form a
Sunday School Athletic Club. The
object is to stimulate athletics among
the members of Sunday schools and
play games of ball during the coming
season. An adjourned meeting will be
held at the same place on Monday nigh
next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing thorough.
". OF all the Salves you ever heard OF,
Bucklen's Arnica Salye is the best. ltsweeps
away and cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts,
Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles: US
only Csc, and guaranteed to give satisfaction
by L. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
River Notes.

The Norwegian barkentine Elise, zap,
tain Erieksan. which recently arrived
here from Uruguay with cargo OF bones
Cnr the BRYANT Fertilizer Company, has
dis ,harced her cargo, and will in a few
DAYS leave for Baltimore, where she Will
load coal for Cuba. $50.
The Italian tsskentine Antonio u An
which arrived oe'tently from Csdlz, SPAN,
with salt to Charles King q Son, has
nearly discharged her cargo:
The U. S. army tug Gibbon, the ten
5er 70 the artillery stations at Fort WASH
;ncton and Fort Hunt, is hauled out on
the marine railway here and Will, II y
understood, be out of service Tor sever,
DAVIS During the past winter the GIDEON
was damaged in running through the
heavy ice The injuries were temPorafi,
" repaired during the winter and tne TUG
IS ON the railway to have permanent To-
It's stated that the day and nign
service of the Baltimore and ONO i@l
way Terry between Alexandra and SheP
herd landing has been discontinued an'
one crew has been laid of. The Terry,
is stated, will now be operated tor ca!
trips only.
Capt. Peter Galloway has his schooner
Lula NJ. Quillin on the railway where
leak which could not be found has beer
stopped by unshipping the rudder. TIL
Dublin had been hauled up twice, bu
the leak was not discovered. This schoon
er is employedin bringing sand from tn
Severn river to glass plants in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

will be likely to cause sudden drop IN
prices; hence persons who have vent,reo
into the uncertainties attending fishing
season naturally fear they will lose
money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

Little Neck CLANS and New York Rscka.
way Oysters on half shell and clans and
oysters in all styles. Dining room open on
Sunday and phone orders gwen prompt at
tsntion. Rammel's Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

The Deviled Crabs prepared by US from our
crab meat of our own picking are made fresh
twice daily at FIVE O'Clock in the afternoon
and EIGHT O'Clock in the evening. Steamed
Hard Shell Crabs. RamnePs Restaurant.
Both phones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-cFo ihls sec sec.
ton rain and warmer tonight. Saturday .aiLi
colder in the afternoon; brisk to high east !"
south winds. becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

no THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA
l / announce myself candidate for the
Office of Mayor of the City of Alexandra,
subject TO the democratic primary, and re-
'p AIRS II r. F. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:S9 a. m. and set seq
6:37 p. m. High water at 2;S5 g. m a"1
2.55 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

,.ondsr he plays of "BOx and Cox"
and Freezing a MOther-in-law" in
G Iiggett Hail, at the Episcopal High
school, on the llth inst Tue process eSs
will be devoted to the use Of tne
athletic association Of the school,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Gloves For Easter Week.

Our si.00 Kid Gloves, at this popular price
we are offering really splendid kid glove for
women, which we think is at least grade
better than can possibly be obtained else
where at this price. Two clasp in all shades
and guaranteed.
Two clasp Ladies' Kid Gloves 500 value, in
all shades at 69c.
Ladies' Silk Gloves with the guaranteed
double.tp, black, white and all the shading
in mode and gray, prices SOC, zoe and
sl.o0.
Ladies' two clasp Taffeta and Isle thread
Gloves at 25c pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

COR RENT.-NICELY FURNISHED
L ROOMS, with board if desired, at No.
115 south St. Asaph street, this city. Cen
tralIy located. Half block from postoffice
and King street. Real Home Comforts"
marry If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
Hosiery For Easter Week.

Ladies fine black Isle all-over Lace Hose,
regular soc grade, at 25c pair.
ladies' black Dropstitch Hose, l9c value
at 15c.
Children's fast black Cotton Ribbed Hose,
seamless with double knees, 15c value, at 1Oc
nair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08

A MUSICALE WILL BE GIVEN IN
n the lecture room Of the First Baptist
Church on MONDAY EVENING, April II,
at eight o'clock. Mr.. William II. Starneli
has the affair in charge and pleasant even
ing is promised. apr St'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
INU0zTzI.G0AINzIAEA1

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECUTRIX
/ 4 of b. II. JENKINS, deceased, all per;
sons indebted 10 the said estate are requested
to settle the amount Of their Indebtedness
without delay, and those having claims
against his estate will present the same, duly
authenticated, for settlement.
MARTHA E. JENKINS, Executrix.
apr4 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-08
DRY GOODS.
THESE TEMPTING
Trade Winners
FOR
EASTER WEEK.
Ribbon Sale.

All.silk Satin Taleta Ribbons, inch, 4
inch and 8 inches wide, at lie, 2lc and
25c.
All-silk Louisiene Ribbons, black and
white only, inches wide, l5c yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08

Rnnins BFswsrb hHndsOns line
Of fuu. Pio.s nngs from 7Ss 70 $40.