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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Death of Mrs. Head.

Mrs. Salie NJ. Head, wife of Charles
E. Head died at her home in Lynch
burg yesterday of paralysis, aged fifty-two
wears. For some years past she had
been president of the Old Dominion
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy.
She was not only a social leader, but
was prominent in many charitable and
benevolent works, and her husband was
among the leading spirits in the erection
of the handsome st. PauPs Episcopal
Church, of the vested choir of which she
and Mr.. Head had long been members;
The deceased was Miss Langhorne and
was we'll known in this city where, as a
girl, she attended the school taught by
Judge Legare. She leaves one son and
two daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Police Court.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning.
William Randall, Benjamin johnson
and Rodier Newman, colored boys, ar
rested by Officers Young and Roberts
charged with stealing boxes from f..
Goldsmith, had their case continued in
the absence of material witnesses.
Washington johnson, colored, ar
rested by Officers Belts and Smith
charged with assaulting Emeline John
son, colored, was fined So.
A young man, arrested by Oificer
Roberts charged with striking a child,
was fined So. so.
Edward Bryant, colored, charged
with assaulting Charles Williams, COL
Ored, was fined $40, and Charles Palm
err, colored, charged with being party
to the assault, was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Confederate Veterans.

The regular monthly meeting of R. E.
Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, was
held at their hall last night, First
Lieutenant Commander L. II. OBrien
presiding.
A communication from Turner Ashby
Camp of Winchester in regard to the
erection Of "a monument to the women of
the South was read and laid over for
future action.
A vote of thanks was rendered Com
rade w. S. Greene for copy of work
entitled ''Some Truths of History" also
to Mrs. James w. Shinn for two steel en-
cravings, framed, Of Generals Lee and
Jackson.
The Commander appointed the follow
ing comrades a committee to prepare
suitable resolutions on the death OF Com
rade R. H. Sheppard who died
February 81 w. w. Sherwood, R. Nj.
Latham and F. J. Davidson.
Comrade Thos. Perry, of the COM
mittee on theIobservance Of General Lees
birthday, made his report and the COM
mittee was discharged.
Comrades F. ]. Davidson, ]. G.
Milburn, and w. A. Hammond were ap-
pointed to examine the books of the Ad-
iutant, Treasurer and the Hall COM
mittee.
The election of officers for the coming
year will be held at the next meeting OF
the Camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Mr. Rixey a FavOrite.

Mr.. C. G. Carlin, of Alexandria, a
nrominent attorney of that city, is in
town, stopping at Murphy's; Mr.. Car
lin is thoroughly familiar with the poll
tics of the Eighth district He says that
Congressman Rixey has maintained and
established such a,reputation that it seems
impossible for any one to supersede him
as the representative from the Eighth
district. '1 don't think" said Mr.. Car
lin last night, "that Mr.. Rixey can be
defeated. He has endeared himself to the
people of the district, and l can't think
of the name of single man who would
vote against him, for he has done lot
for his constituents. and they do not feel
that he should be turned down for an
experiment. Mr.. Carlin will remain in
town several days.-[Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
The River.

Considerable broken ice is in the river
and on the flats opposite this city, the
result of the blasting of the foes west
of Aqueduct bridge dnring the past few
days. Dynamite was used again today
in dislodging the masses of heavy ice.
When the tugs quit work last night not
much had been accomplished. The ice
is very solid at the point of attack, and
it is thought has now entirely choked
the current, for despite the rain during
the morning, there was no movement in
the waters Just below the gorge. The
rains of yesterday and the southeast
wind caused some apprehension around
the river front of this city, as it was
supposed high tides would follow, bu'
the wind during the night shifted to the
northwest and prevented any extraordl
nary rise in the tide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
potomac River improvements.

Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, of this city, has
received letter from Hon. j. F. Rixey
notifying him that the river and harbor
committee of the House Of Representa-
tives have fixed upon Friday next at
1920 o'clock as the time for hearing the
delegation from this city in regard to the
Potomac river improvements. The dele
CATION from this city will appear before
the committee at the time fixed. 1t is
doubtful whether there will be river
and harbor bill this session, but when
such a measure shall have been prepared
the views of the Alexandrians will be
taken into consideration by the COM
mittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Wedding.

Cant. James F. Selecman, very popu-
lar and widely known steamboat master
ON the waters of the Potomac and Chesa-
peake, was married to Miss Agnes Lacy
at Mount Vernon NJ. E. Church, Wash
ington, March 2, by Rev. j. W. Dorsey,
of Occoquan, the home of both the bride
and groom. Among those present were
Mr.. w. A. Smoot, of Alexandria; Miss
Anna Cross, of Washington; Miss Chris
tine Gertrude Selecman, of Occoquan,
and others. Immediately after the cere-
mony the happy couple left for the South
via Norfolk, Captain Selecman and his
bride will continue to make Occoquan
their home, for in that picturesque little
town the groom's ancestors made their
home for two centuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Sunday School Officers.

The following officers of the Methodist
Protestant Sunday School were elected
lastInight for the year beginning April l.:
Superintendent, n. S. Greenaway; as
sistant superintendent, L. D. Sullivan
and H. NJ. Hantzmon secretary, G. A:
Rosson assistants, J. Fossil Grigg and
Frank Glasgow; treasurer, Charles
Hantzmon chorister, Miss Bette +.
KEYS pianists, Mrs. Emma d. Hantz-
mon and Vera Germond (; superintendent
of primary department, Miss Virginia
Roxbury superintendent of cradle and
home departments, Miss Mildred Emer'
son
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
The Alexandria Bank.

As will be seen by an advertisement
elsewhere the Alexandria National BANK
will open for business tomorrow. The
Eichberg building at the corner of King
and Royal streets has just been over
hauled by Mr.. J. F. Rodgers, contract
or, and is one of the handsomest build
ings in the city. 1t. is conveniently
arranged and handsomely furnished and
in every way fitted for the business to be
started there tomorrow. The officers
are Judge G. E. Nicol, president; VIM
B. Smoot, S. Russell Smith, H. A.
Thompson, vice presidents, and t. C.
Smith. cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The ground hog has but one more
week.
During the rain of last night some
flashes of lightning were seen.
The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter, U. d. c., will met tomorrow
evening at Lee Camp Hall.
James A. Matteson has sold to B. +.
Baggett house and lot on the west side
of Royal street, between King and Cam
eron.
The supply of fish is gradually in
creasing. and some fine specimens OF
rock, black bass and perch are being
caught.
The charter of the Potomac Stone
Company has been amended, reducing
the capital stock of the company from
$500, 900 to 800, 600.
A carload of dynamite which is to be
used in the pyrites mines near Dummies,
has arrived at Shepherds. The car will
be placed on the B. & o. transfer barge
and towed to Quantico.
Mrs. Mary A. Hurst, widow of John
w. Hurst died at her home in Fauquier
county on Sunday last The deceased
was a sister of the late John H. Thomp-
son and in early life resided in this city.
Mrs. Sarah Dean, whose critical illness
was mentioned yesterday, died at her
home. 1909 King street, last night
The deceased was the widow of William
Dean, and was a native Of Fairfax county.
Acca Temple, Mystic Shrine, Of
Richmond, headed by Potentate Z. ID.
Phillips, will go to Washington, March
| II. to visit Almas Temple. A number
of Alexandrians are members OF Acca
Temple.
Daniel Hall, of Fairfax county, dice
Saturday night at his home, near PohicE
Church. He was brother of Mr.. George
W. Hall, of this city, and an uncle o
Mr.. B. Frank Hall, a motorman on thu
Mount Vernon Electric Railway.
1t is stated that Messrs. Charles KIM
& Son, of this city, will erect larg
canning factory near Templemans, II
Westmoreland county for the canning o
tomatoes. Heretofore the canning o
g tomatoes grown in that section has bee
= done in Alexandria, the tomatoes bein
shipped to this point.
The building of the approach to To
new Pennsylvania railway bridge at tn
: Washington end has been started an
the work of making the embankment
e advancing rapidly. The work on tn
g new bridge is confined to the buildin
= of the approaches, ard as yet no ire
+ work, except the building of the draw
: has been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Death of Mr.. Heimer.

The friends and relatives of Mrs.
Georgiana Stratton Brockett, wife OF
Mr.. James Frederick Heimer, of Wash
ington, will be shocked 10 hear of her
sudden death last night at 1870 o'clock
of pneumonia, after an illness Of eight
cen hours. Her husband has been ex-
tremely i'll with pneumonia for the last
two weeks and is too i'll yet TO be told OF
his wife's death. Mrs. Heimer was the
youngest daughter of the late Major
Edgar L. Brockett, of this city, and his
wife, Georgiana Seymour, of Norfolk.
The notice of the funeral will appear
lotar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Un-to-Date Society MeIOdrama.

"Why Women Sin" will claim recog-
milton from the patrons of the Opera
House tomorrow night. The play is an
up-to-date sensational society melo-
drama, dealing with the intrigues in the
smart set of the gay metropolis, and
while breezy and full of snap, has not a
suggestive line or situation. There is
also an air of originality about it that
has made it hit wherever it has shown
aud not for many days has the theatre
going public turned out in such masses
and given its stamp Of approval TO a
popular price attraction. Comedy, SEN
sation and tears are promised, and the
wonderful scenic equipment surpasses
anything on the road at the present time,
a sixty foot car being necessary for It's
transportation. You will not find the
story of "Why Women Sin" published
anywhere until after its performance in
this city, the management reserving the
many surprises for the patrons when 1t
is produced here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Do You Want Strength?

If you want to increase your strength you
must add to and not take from the physical.
In other words, the food that you eat must be
digested, assimilated and appropriated by the
nerves, blood and tissues before being ex-
PEELED from the intestiles. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure adds to the physical. 1t gives strength
to and builds up strength in the human sys-
TEN. 1t is pleasant to the taste and palatable,
and the only combination of digestants that
will digest the food and enable the system to
appropriate all of its health and strength
giving qualities. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Accident at Long Bridge.

The draw on the Long Bridge refused
to work yesterday afternoon Inc
machinery broke and it was three hours
before it was repaired The accident
happened Just as the harbor boat Vigliant
steamed up on its way to the ice gorge.
The new timbers had become swollen 0y
the rain and in the effort to SWING the
draw cogwheel in the power-honse Oh
top of the bridge gave way and fell in'1
the river. Moreover, a roller slipped
from place The Vigilaut tried to pun
the bridge back into place, for the timbers
had been moved Just enough to prevent
the crossing of trains. Its efforts availed
nothing, and for half an hour traffic on
the railroad was blocked. Not only the
electric cars between Mount Vernon and
Washington were tied up, but the F. F.
V. on the Chesapeake and Ohio. and the
passenger train on the Southern were
forced to wait at the ends of the bridge
Finally, by means of jacks, the bridge
was brought back to its place. At
O'Clock new cogwheel was installed
and the draw swung around.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Virginia Conference.

The Virginia Annual Conference will
meet in Trinity NJ. E. Church In this
city on Thursday morning next at y
o'clock. About IS members will be
present. Bishop FOss will preside. The
conference missionary sermon will be
preached tomorrow night by Rev. Mr.
Marshton. The members Of the con-
ference will be suitably located during
the session and every effort will be made
To render their visit pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Tent Burned.

About two o'clock this afternoon the
hospital tent used by the Southern Rail-
way Company was burned near the
Washington and Ohio R. R. depot.
The tent b ad been in service during the
winter and had sheltered some OF the
laborers who suffered from smallpox
Chief Pettey was present at the burning
and had wagon and hose at hand IL
casn Of need.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
wakefuI Children.

For long time the two year old child
of Mr.. P. L. Mcpherson, 90 \. Tenth
street, Harrisburg, Pa, would sleep
but two or three hours in the early part
Of the night, which made it very
hard for her parents. Her mother con-
cluded that the child had stomach
trouble. and gave her half of one Of
Cbamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. which quoted her stomach and she
slept the whole night through. Two
boxes of these Tablets have effected
permanent cure and she is now well anC
strong. For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

One Of the most remarkable cases of cold,
deep-seated on the lungs, causing pneumonia,
is that of Mrs. Gertrude f. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, who was entirely cured by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. She says: 1.-THE
coughing and straining so weakened me that
| ran down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds.
tried number of remedies to no avail until
| used One Minute Cough Cure. -Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely
Of the cough, strengthened my lungs and
restored me TO my normal weight health and
strength. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
The Weather.

The weather was rainy and stormy
throughout most OF yesterday, and last
night there we're some heavy downpour:
Between 8 and O'Clock the rain ceased
and suddenly the stars began to glimmer.
Later the wind changed to the northwest
and clear and cooler weather followed.
Today has been bright and crisp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Funeral.

The funeral Of the late Bernard
Fegan took place from st. Mary
Church this morning. A number oil
relatives and friends attended. The
services were conducted by Rev. Father
Bowden, and the pallbearers were Messrs.
Randolph Ramer, John McKenna, 1.
Mcgowan, NJ. Igo, NJ. LAWYER and I. J.
Fannon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Entered the Capes.

The Norwegian bark Elise, from
Paysandu, by way of Barbados, ior
Alexandria, passed in the Capes yester-
gay With her maintopmast gone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08

This bank will be open for business on
Wednesday, March 9, 1904, at 9 a. M, in it's
banking house, corner King and Royal streets,
which is centrally located and convenient to
all,
The management of this bank will en-
deaVOr to pursue progressive policy, to be
liberal in its treatment and to adhere strictly
to the legitimate lines of banking.
We have a separate department devoted
exclusively to the ladies, whose business we
give special attention
The directors and stockholders of this
bank will be pleased to have you become one
of it's customers, assuring you that prompt
ness and courtesy is our motto.
We solcityour business, whether large or
small.
Checks and Notes Furnished Gus
toners Gratis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
DIED.

On Monday. March 7, at 7:2O p. m, Mrs;
SARAH DIAN. aged g. years, widow of
William Dean. Funeral will take place on
THURSDAY evening at 8 o'clock from her late
home 1909 King street. Friends and rela-
tir,as are invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08

The tugboat H. c. WinshiP, of Wash
ington. is lying at this port where it will
be oyerhauled and repaired by W. 5.
Moore's Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:2s a. m. and set seq
607 D. m. High water at ITO g. m anu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08

The Southern Planter for March, full
of valuable information for farmers and
housekeepers, has been received from Its
publishers in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08

rONs OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS
a. hereby notified to meet at their rooms
= Iea Camn Hall TOMORROW Tuesday
an At ESQ O'Clock for the transaction Of
sren business. BY order Of Commander.
ilI 'oA' STDNFY MANKIN. Adjutant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08

WEATHER PRoBABILIT1Es:-Fo thls f sGc.
ton fair, colder tonight wednesday IAN
light to fresh nOrthwesterly winds'
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-30
Pedicuring an Elephant.

The tools for trimming elephants feet
are a carpenters drawknife and a rasp
for the soles, and a horseshoer's knife
and sandpaper for the toenails, says Nc
Clure's. The operator places beer keg
or a strong box behind one huge hind
foot, lightly prods the thick angle with
his elephant hook, and commands the
beast to Hold up!" Up comes the
mighty foot, slowly and heavily, but
obediently as the velvety paw of a kitten.
The foot is rested on the box or the keg,
where it remains while the expert works
on it much as a horseshoer pares the
hoof of a horse. Great slivers of the
horny sole are sliced on until it is cut
nearly to proper thickness, when the
rasp is used to smooth on. Similarly,
the toenails are treated with the knife
and the sandpaper, while the big patient
stands with swinging trunk and an occa-
sional wag of an ear. too full Of satisfac-
ton for utterance When the turn Of
the forefeet comes the great beast is
made to lie down on its side, and the
hoofs are propped up and treated.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-30

All gardeners Of the east and south
are vitality interested in the recent ef-
forts to prepare a nitrogenous fartiliz
er by artificial means. The natural
nitrate deposits in South America are
rapidly becoming exhausted, and un
less other substances can be secured
to take their place as fertilizers the
price must soon rise beyond the abili.
ty of many to buy. For some time
past the chemists have been strug
Cling with the problem, hoping to
make use of the limitless amount OF
free nitrogen in the air, which has
hitherto been unavailable because OF
the difficulty of separating 1t from the
oxygen. 1t is now found that this sep.
aration may be rapidly and cheaply ef-
fected by passing current of air over
read-heated copper. The oxygen com.
bines with the metal and froms cop
per oxide, and the nitrogen is set free
It is then brought into combination
with a mixture of powdered charcoal
and lime in an electric furnace. The
resulting product is block substance
containing about 10 to 15 per cent. Of
nitrogen In perfect condition to be used
as fertilizer. 1t appears that the nj
trogen from this substance, which has
been named calcium cyanide, acts upon
plants quite as effectively as that con-
tanned in proportionate quantity OF
potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate.
The commercial introduction of this
material is anticipated with consider.
able interest.-American Gardening.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-30

A Problem Worth Confederation ~
the Live Stock Raisers Of
the South.

With the increasing interest in the
southern states relative to the live
stock business, there is a demand for
improved live stock. While largely
concerning cattle, probably. still there
is marked interest being taken in hogs.
and even sheep. The problem is wheth-
sr or not there are any breeds that
will meet the demands of the south bet
ter than others.
In a late communication to the pa
per Rush C. Watkins, vice-president
and traffic manager of the Central Un-
ion stock yards at Louisville, KY,
asks: What is the best breed Of cat
tie hogs and sheep to raise in Ken
lucky and the southern states? Why?"
Following this query, Mr.. Watkins
adds that this subject should be dis
cussed without any attempt to adver-
tise any particular breed, but to give
the particulars regarding to qualities
of each breed. In other words, deal
only with the features of each that are
recognized generally as distinctly
theirs as fitting them for southern con-
ditions. There are certain qualities
possessed by leading breeds that make
all-valuable, hut still not to cause them
to be differentiated from other equally
good breeds.
Shorthorn cattle have long been q
feature of Kentucky. Later the Here
fort have been pushed in, and at pres
ent are making efforts to be the lead
ing breed of the gulf states. Berk-
shire hogs in the choicest quality have
been introduced successfully into
North Carolina. Possibly other sorts
of live stock have done equally well.
If men experienced with the conditions
Of the south will answer this question
through our columns they will con-
tribute matter of much value to farm
ers of the southern state.-Goodall' 8
Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-30
HERE AND THERE.

"A fertilizer should be applied on
the same principle that pepper, salt
and other seasonings are used in food.
The one encourages plant life while
the other pleases the taste.
--Macaroni wheat is by nature a
spring wheat. This fact is important
in view of the general wheat situation
Of the southwest at this time. Much
fall sown wheat has been destroyed
by dry weather.
Poultry does we'll in connection
with an orchard. The one protects the
other by destroying worms and other
insects. The fowls require shade, and
are practically self supporting when
permitted to run among fruit trees.
If your garden or truck land does
not have a good, deep, moist bed as a
result of good plowing done in time,
the garden will burn with the first ar
rival of dry weather. Unrotted manure
in the soil will hasten this burning
When horses are net being use II
isn't necessary to keep them on full
feed, but it is economy to keep them
in good condition at all seasons. When
horse is in poor flesh he is more
likely to become diseased.
The most profitable use of CONNER
cial fertilizers is a subject Of increas-
ing interest to those who study how tc
beat the insect pests and drought by
the forcing system. In this respect
the use of fertilizers is almost inGe-
pendent of native soil fertility.
Horses should be raised for quality
rather than quantity Quality does moi
necessarily mean speed when consi6
cred from the standpoint of the farm
er. On the other hand a horse ci
quality should have endurance, and ir
addition to other gaits should have {
fast walk and be sure footed.
Recent speculation In stock ex
changes on cotton quotations causei
many of our farmers to think of put
ting in more cotton, in hopes the boil
weevil wouldn't find 1t out. In fact
many have concluded to chance few
extra acres, boll~ weevil or no Dol
weevil.
The never failing forage crop
should be used as standbys. Plan
sweet sorghum, Kafar corn, mile
maize. alfalfa. corn. rape, cow-peas ant
peanuts. There are local conditions
that may invite you to plant cassava
artichokes. velvet beans and snga'
beetA