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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

Fire early this morning totally DESTROYED
the hotel known as the Brooklyn House, at
Highland, n. Y, and fifteeu small summer
cottages belonging TO the hotel, together with
their contents The hotel was closed and was
in charge Of a caretaker, who had a narrow
escape from being burned TO death. Loss,
$4,000.
Joseph L. White, the Boston passenger
agent of the Boston and Albany Railroad, a
man as well known among musical people As.
he was in the railroad world, died this morn.
ing Of Bright's disease. He was n member Of
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com
pany and Mason.
The mills Of the Union Sheet and Iron COM
pany, at Phillipsburg, N, j., were almost
totally destroyed by fire this morning. The
loss will reach $4,000, with insurance at
100000. The fire originated from an un-
known cause in the engine room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Fugitive Sailed for Europe.

Philadelphia, Oct. IA man whom
policemen at the dock said was AlOnzo
J. Whiteman, the notorious forger, who
escaped from detectives on Lake Shore
train, near Dunkirk, n. Y. on Thursday
night, sailed for Liverpool, shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock this morning on the
steamer Noordland, The police say
they had no warrant to arrest him.
There is evidence thst the man was
Whifeman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Beaten, Shot and Robbed.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Oct. L.
Nathan Bracey,a Parkersburg merchant,
was held up, beaten, shot and robbed of
$40, at Meals Run Bridge, mile from
town, last night. 1t was his custom to
carry home each night his days receipts,
but last night he had only $40. Two
men stepped in front of him, poked a
revolver in his face, and went through
his pockets. He tried to beat them off,
but they struck him with brass knuckles,
shot him, inhicting only flesh wound.
and beat him severely, He described
the men and officers are searching for
them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Death of Major Alyord.

ST. Louis, Oct. Major Henry f.
AlvOrd, chief of the dairy division of
the United states Department of Agri.
culture, dropped dead at the Worlds
Fair today from an attack of apoplexy.
He was attending the Pure Food Con-
gress.
For time Major Alvord was professor Of
agriculture at the Massachusetts, Agricultural
Co lege Amherst, and from that institution
went to the Maryland Agricultural College
After leaving Maryland he entered the gov
eminent service and has lived in Washing
fnu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Beware Of 0intments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
upon the blood end mucous surfaces Of the
system. 10 buying Halls Catsrrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken inter
nally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.
Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
Sold BY Druggists. Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

A DISPATCH from Vladivosiok SAYS
the Russians have become so apprehen-
sive that they were preparing a night or
two ago to discharge cannon at Jupiter,
st least 5O,OOO.O 900 miles away. They
had mistaken the giant planet for Jap
anese war balloon. One night many
years ago an engineer on one of the
trans-continental railways saw bright
light long distance ahead of him. He
ran on q siding for the purpose OF allow
log to pass what he supposed was COM
ing train. He later discovered that what
lac had taken for locomotive headlight
was the planet Venus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Saves Two From Death.

Our little daughter had an almost fatal
attack Of whooping cough and bronchitis, -
writes Mrs w. K. Hsyiland, Of Amonk, N.
Y, but. when all other remedies failed, we
saved her life with DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. Our niece, who had Consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this wonderful med
icine and today she is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield TO DR..
Kings New Discovery as to no other medi.
cine on earth. Infallible for Coughs and
Colds. SOC and 800 bottles guaranteed by T..
s. Leadbeater q Sons. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
The Races.

Grayesend, N. Y, Oct. First race
Geranium won, Old England second, X.
Pepper third.
Second race-The Ragged Cavalier
won, Gambling second, Gascar third.
Third race-7Oiseau won, Chrysllis
second Burnt Hill third.
Worth, Chicago, Oct. First race.
bod Anderson won, The Fog second,
Sir Mars third.
Second race-The Belle won, Jade
second, Black Art third.
st. Louis, Mo-, October l,-Bourke
Cochran won, handspring second, Goo
Goo third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Carload or Babies.

Dallss, Tex, Oct. LA car contain
ing fiity-four babies from a New York
loundling asylum reached Houston yes.
terday. They are to be distributed at
various points in Texas and Mexico.
Six Sisters of Mercy were in charge.
The babies are all less than years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

the popuIists are working in the interest
of the republican candidates and using
republican money. There can be no
doubt of that. The populists at heart
are against the democrats and have only
affiliated with them when it was to their
interest to do so. 1t was sad day for
the democrats when they entered INTO
any alliance with the populists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Village Terrorized by Mad Woman.

ST. Petersburg, Oct. Word reach
ed here today of the terrorizlng of the
village of Sevsku, in the district OF
Scharoff. A mad woman who lived on
the hills outside the village, descended
on the population armed with sickel.
She rushed through the steets swinging
her implement right ard left. The vii
layers fed in superstitiOHs fear before
her. Four were killed anda number in
jured. The authorities, however, re-
quested that company of soldiers be
sent to capture the woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Killed by Elevator.

Edward Rollins, a negro, thirty year.
old, was caught in an elevator at the
Windsor fats, 1925 7 street northwest,
Washington, yesterday afternoon, and
crushed TO death. His mangled body
fell down the elevator shaft from the fifth
floor to the basement, and many bones
were broken. Rollins had been employ.
ed as furniture mover by one of the oc-
cupants of the fifth floor of the fat build
ing, and the goods were being carried in
the lower section OF the elevator. One
load had been carried ia safety, when
Rollins, who was on the fifth floor, rang
to 90 down. The car stopped to let off
another passenger, and he stepped for
ward to get on. Forrest Locker, a
-year-old negro boy, who was
in charge of the lift, called to him to get
in the bottom and started upward Rol-
Inns, fearing that he would be left, made
leap to get on. He got about half way
in the car. Locker reversed the power,
but not in time. Rollins was caught be-
tween the floor and the lift and the side
of the shaft His breastbone was crush
ed in, and death must have been instan-
taneOus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Lady Curzon's Condition

London. Oct. Ist.- The bulletin on
Lady Curzon's condition, issued from
Walmer Castle this morning, is more
favorable than any which have been
given out since the beginning of her
illness. The announcement states that
she passed fair night, and is taking
nourishment we'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

A DISPATCH from Remove, Pa, says
Marie Welsh, IA years old, member OF
the freshman high school class, died a
few days ago OF lockjaw following vac
cination. Yet in this, the twentieth
century, in many cities throughout the
country there are laws on the statute
books providing for compulsory vacci-
,afion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01
Commissioners Of Sal,
c. G. CARLIN,
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,

/, John s. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, do
certify that John NJ. Johnson, one of the com
mssioners of sale in the above suit, has exc
cuted the bond required by the decree for
sale. Given under my hand this twenty-frst.
day of June, in the year 1904
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By NEWELL S. GREESAwAY, ID. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

J. Bryan, lawyer. newspaper man and poet
died in Bangor, Me-, today of typhoid fever.
He was known as a newspaper man in Boston
and New York, and his clever verse printed
on the clay worker won for him the title
"Poet Laureate Of the Brick Yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

Ex-CHAIRNAN JONES, of the demo
cratic national committee, charges that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-01

FOR SALE.--The famous LEE COAL az
the lowest market prices.
". A. sMoOT &Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
E District in. vogue for about twenty

the District in vogue for about twenty
years.
In their letter to Controller Tracewell the
Commissioners state that the question IN
volved Is one of great importance to the
District. as under the present ruling the
District Is unable to hire horses for certain
officials which is necessary to properly
carry on the work OF the municipality. The
expression OF the Commissioners relative to
the Importance of securing a favorable iul-
ing on the matter in question Is as follows:
''In view of the impossbility of succe~s-
fully and economically carrying on the
work In the District unless permitted to
hire, buy or otherwise obtain and use
horses and wagons, to be paid for out OF
the funds appropriated for carrying on the
works. the Commissioners request that
such interpreted ton be placed on the law
as will permit them to proceed with the
work until the next session Of Congress,
when any further legislation necessary
could be obtained. Owing to the fm-
portance OF the question and its far-react-
ing effect tf1e Commissioners would appre
ciate an early decision"
The desirabiIfty Of having the case re-
ferred to reopened was brought to tho at
tention OF the Commissioners several weeks
ago. when Controller Traceweli requested
an explanation OF q District voucher for
$45 to Henry Mayor. for the hire OF o
horse. SIN view Of the previous decision Of
the treasury authorities in the case of the
disallowance ORA voucher 3or horse hire
for Mr.. Hacker" The last voucher. for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
SPIRITED DISCUSSION
Publication Board Criticised
by Committee.
CHANGES SUGGESTED
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DE-
MAND A HEARING.
Recess Until A O'Clock Today to Give
Time for Visit to
White House.

Church union propositions were put en-
tirely in the background at the session of
the general conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church this morning by ques-
tons considerably nearer home and of a
more specific and even personal nature, re-
lating to the management of affairs within
the bounds of conference. In the course
of a long and heated debate on the report of
the committee on publications, recommend
ing a change in the personnel of the Bal
timore book directory, various direct and
implied charges were made against the
members of the directory and of the COM
mittee on publications.
President Tagg was compelled to repeated
ly call representatives to order So high
did the feeling run that speakers were
moved to request the chair to keep them
in order should they by chance transgress.
The conference assembled as usual in the
North Carolina Avenue M. P. Church. cor
ner of 9Th and B streets southeast, at $50
am. The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. G. l.. Whitaker of North
Carolina. After the routine business Gus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

committee. spoke against rec0mmittai. ne
attempted to smooth matters over Win
many guod-natured remarks and Jokes. anu
succeeded admirably for time. Later. nov.
by charging irregularity in their accounts.
He confined his criticism to the statements
made In the committee report emphasizing
the alleged fact that the accounts mad not
been properly audited.
Wants Another Hearing.
Inspired by these remarks, DR.. Lewis de-
manded another hearing. saying that ne
must defend the board.
THE report Of the Baltimore directory
Is perfectly business-like document" he
said. THE conference does not ask for a
detailed report or 1t would have been given
one Every account is audited by the d.
rectory at Its annual meeting.
Cries of question:" came from all sides
Of the auditorium, but before the motion
could be put. some one moved that Dr.
Lewis name be substituted for that OF Mr
KfnSer. This was voted down.
After a few more minutes of debate the
motion to recommit was also voted down.
The discussion was about to begin again
on the substitute offered by DR.. Lewis.
when Judge Adamson of Georgia moved
that the conference take a recess until 4
o'clock this afternoon.
I'VE will have chance to cool down py
that time" he said.
The. members were apparently weary of
the prolonged debate, for this motion was
adopted unanimously. 1t was then Few
minutes of noon.
President Roosevelt rendered an Informal
reception to the conference at the Nmte
House at $50 o'clock this afternoon. Spe-
cial cars were provided to take the mem
bers down town.
Proposition From Primitive Methodists
Another proposition for union was pre-
scented to the conference at the afternoon
session yesterday by Rev. Dr. G. E. Ogg OF
the New York conference. The proposal
contemplates union between the PRINT
tive Methodist and the Protestant Metho-
dist churches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
The Charge Dismissed.

The charge of cruelty to animals pre-
ferred against Mr.. l. H. Wallerstein. the
commission merchant. by Mr.. c. A. Snow,
president of the Humane Society. has been
dismissed by Judge Scott. Mr.. Snow al
legged that the merchant had violated the
law in having too many chickens in a coop.
This was denied by the defendant and sew
eral other commission men on Louisiana
avenue. 1t was stated to the court on be-
half of the defendant that coop ought to
hold sixty spring chickens 1t was also
stated that chickens will huddle In one end
of coop and make the coop appear to be
oyercroWded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

$45, It Is explained, was in payment of TIE
hire of horse for the use of Maj r. d.
S,mms, superintendent of property Of tine
engineer department.
In their reply to the controller the Corr
missfeners explain that Maj Simms Is a
per diem employee. while Mr.. Hacker is a
regularly salaried officer. The Commits
ton of Congress that they should act as
they have in the premises They also set
forth that the Treasury Department appar-
emily acquiesced in the procedure for
year and half and that no intimation
was made that 1t was not satisfactory until
recently and too late for submitting an
amendment to the act to Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

the cost OF pipes and making the con-
nections, against the Washington Sanitar-
ium Association.
The proposal of Messrs. Williams and
Whitman, civil engineers of New York city.
to make all necessary surveys and prelimi-
nary Investigations and from these to draw
up plans complete for the sewage disposal
plant and he5pipe line extending to the
same, for the gum of $40, was accepted
by the council This work will be in con-
nection with theEpropesed removal Of the
present sewage field near the Sligo. to the
property recently purchased by the town
from the wildwood" property According
to the plans of the mayor and council the
contemplated Improvement and changes
win be completed by November 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
Sporting Goods Special.

II High-grade Base Ball Mitts, which sell
for from so to 5000. Special, $I.o5.
dozen High-grade Base Ball Gloves,
made OF buckskin. Regularly sold for $500
Our special price, $I.5o.
Minnow Buckets, the kind that always
sell for 75c. Will hold qts., 45c
Best quality Fish Hooks, Quilted with fin
est gut, 25c. Worth soc.
Bristol Steel Rods, most any length. Reg
ular $500 value, 1898.
Is High-grade Fishing Reels, sold regi-
larly from $3.50 to 5000 -$285.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

of local theaters be required to treat their
stages and scenery, as well as scenery
brought here, with some satisfactory fire.
resisting chemical The regulations on the
subject provide that such requirement shall
be complied with IF practicable" From
the results of tests of chemicals at the Cap
itol laboratory and the Agricultural De-
partment. Mr.. Macfarland is inclined TO be-
lieve that the treatment of stage scenery
were a fire-resisting fluid is practicable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
APPEAL FOE REHEAR1Na.
Commissioners Want Question Regard
ing ofaciaI Horse Hire Reopensd.

Tho District Commissioners have adj
dressed q communication to the controller
OF the treasury requesting that official to
reopen the casa in which the auditor for
the State and other departments and the
controller OF tho treasury decided that the
item Of horse hire for Morris Hacker.
superintendent Of county roads for the
Distriot. could not be allowed. This de-
cision was unfavorabls 10 tho practice Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

DOVER, DEL May 29--An unsuccessful
attempt was made to blow open the vault
In the post ONCE here early today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
Additional Fire Precautions.

Commissioner Mcfarland stated today
that within about a week he probably VIII
be prepared to make Recommendation to
the Commissioners that all the proprietors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
Nothing
Else so
Good
Putnam, Conn.

UNA LII tOahs
81 want to write and
tell you how much good
your Smiths B u C h u
Lithia Pills have done.
| have suffered with
kidney trouble for over
two years and have
spent a good many dol
lars for medicine Of
every description, but
nothing seemed to help
me until l began to take
your Smiths Buchu
Lithia Pills. / have
taken nearly two boxes
and l can safely say
that | have not felt so
well In ten years as 1
do now. | shall con-
tInue to take your pills
until | am entirely
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JOHN D. MAIN
k Headache and Bilious
THIS PINEAPPLE AND
ly % cents at dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
$1.25 Suit Case, csc.

This special holds good
for Friday and Saturday
only. Just the thing if you
are going to take a short
trip over the 3Oth. Three
sizes to select from. They
are linen lined and have
steel frame, which insures
their strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
ITEMS Split Straw Yacht E165
and Sennit Hats VlsOO
These are the most Styl-
iSh Hats of the season. The
favorite shapes.
Children's Straw Hats, 7Er
Worth ST and 81 rs, for fOAs

One lot of Children's
Straw Hats, made of the diff
ferent popular rough and
smooth braids i'm the newest
shapes, with broad brims
and long streamers. These
sell everywhere for ST. 90 and
S1.25.l This Friday and Sat-
urday our price will be 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

Boys Suits, @ X
Worth $3.50 pA'fO
Double Breasted Blue
Serge Suits, all wool, fast
: color, Italian. lined. silk sew
ed. Trousers are lined
throughout, have patent
bands. All seams secured
against pulling out. Suits are
in sizes from J to l6 years.
3 m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26
Young Mems Suits, cO7E
Worth I'D to $500 : Q1.lO

Young Mems Suits, co X
Worth up to $500 - p1.lO
About $50 Suits, small
lots of our $3.50, $500 and
$500 Suits. Plain BLUE
Serge, Black Thibet and
Fancy Fixtures, i'm Single and
Double Breasted. Coats are
cut i'm Semi-Military and
Loose Back Effect, broad
shoulders. Trousers are full
at thigh, i'm the Peg Top ef-
feet. There are all sizes
from is to 20 years i'm this
sale, but not all sizes i'm each
lot. Sizes 81 to 80, to fit
Young Men from Is to 20
years of age.
SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

ITEMS Hose-25c. instead of Csc.
These come either i'm
Tan or Black, are the open
work kind that you can wear
with low shoes. They are
Lisle, Spliced Heel and Toe,
Ffermsdorf dye. WHICH i'm
sureS their color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

Boys Knee Pants Suits, q *
Worth up to $500 pI.lO
I'm Double Breasted and
Norfolk styles, we'll lined,
strongly made, full cut, neat
gray and brown mixtures
and blue cheviot. Also a few
single breasted Suits with
unEined coats and boomer
trousers. Sizes 6 to 10 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-26

Mems $1.O0 Neglige Shirts, SOC.
These come i'm the neat
gray effect, SO much i'm de-
mand this season, separate
cuffs. The patterns are de-
cidedly neat.
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- - 6ukB & Unn1pa111J - ::=
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and
Seventh Street.

We want to make this Friday and Satu
this determination in view we are willing t
have need or not, the opportunity to blu
prices should make you look at it as an inv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-16
THE PUGlLISTS. DOINGS OF
 THE FIGHTERS
One Little Scrap Last Night
 Frankie Neil to go to England--Jenkins Chal- lenges Jeffries.

Philadelphia, Sept. 16.--Jack Black burns big advantage in height and reach enabled him to outpoint Blink" McClosky, the lightweight champion of New England, at the Broadway A. c. last night, in q fast bout. Black burn Experienced little difficulty in reaching his opponent with stiff left jabs and played havoc with his guard. McClosky, however, carried the war to Blackburn during the entire bout. In the last round he almost turned the tide by series of right swings which found lodging place under Black burns heart.
 Both men fought fercely in the clinches and the referee had difficulty in parting them. Blackburn started jab, Ing .n ;he first round and soon had McClosky swinging wildly. McCloslSy drove two rights to the ribs in the sec ond. A right and left to the face sent McCloskey to the ropes, but he came back swinging his right to the body.
 McCloskey started the last round like a winner. He planted four rights in succession to the body and Black burn clinched. McCloslxey threw him off and sent right and left to the body again. Blackburn tried to hold McCloskey, but was thrown to the floor. He was up immediately and sent McCloskey to the mat with a hard right to the jaw. Both men were figh1. ing fiercely at the bell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-16

man, grimy from honest toil. entered the office.
 "oh, John, I'm going to be mer- maid and get $12 g week" shc cried.
 Mot on yer life, :" he growled, promptly.
 Then she added: s.f heard what you was up to, so came here. Say, think I'm going to marry an aquarium? Which would you prefer-to be an old maid mermaid or my wife? Think I'm going to agree to your clinging to the sides of a tank all day and dodge pea nuts thrown at you by people?"
 Were engaged to be married, you know she explained, with a painful blush, to the photographer.
 ''I see," he remarked, shortly.
 we were engaged to be married, ]" corrected John, bluntly, "but you must choose now between me and the briny deep. No curios in mine, you know '
 T guess I won't take the job," she said, smiling tearfully, but withal bravely. T guess, John, I'll go home with you. But did want the money So.''