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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

\TIRGINlA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court of the city Of Alexan-
dria. on the 22nd day Of November 1904.
City Council of Alexandra, which Sues &c,
W. Samuel Thomas, or if he be dead. his
unknown heirs. in chancery.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to subject
the following property, in the city Of Alexan-
andria. Virginia, to.wit Beginning on the
east side of Fairfax street. b, tween Queen and
Princess streets, and at point distant 2S feet
3 inches norherly from the lot OF ground
purchased by Lawrence Sanford from Lucas
Gareway ard running thence n0rtherly with
Fairfax street % feet 3 inches; thence essterly.
parallel to Princess street, SO feet: thence
southerly, parallel with Fairfax street. % feet
3 inches. and thence westerly SO feet to the
beginning, subject to the payment Of an an
nual rent in fee of scy pounds, one shilling
and three pence. specie, payable to William
Fowle. his heirs and ss'igns, to the payment
of the lien Of the City Council Of Alexandra
thereon for taxes and all other liens.
IL appearing by an affidavit filed In this
cause that the defendant. Samuel Thomas, IS
not a resident Of this State; that whether sara
Samuel Thomas is alive or dead aihant does
not know: that if the said Samuel Thomas Is
dead the names Of his heirs are unknown
IL is ordered, That said defendant or deien-
dants appear here within hiteeD days aiter
due publication Of this order, and do what Is
necessary to protect his or their interests IN
this suit. AMI that a copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette.
newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dria. once week for four successive weeks,
ami posted AT the front door of the Court
House Of lhisc \ cOpy-TRsTE:
JOHN 5 BEACH. Clerk.
By NEWELL =. GREENAwAY, ID. G.
Norton 4 Boothe,p. q. no22 w4w-tu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
A HeDyy Load.

To lift that load of the stomach take Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you eat:
Sour stomach. 5elching. gas on stomach and
all disorders of the stomach that are cureable,
are instantly relieved and permanently cured
by the use Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 5: T..
Storrs, drug list at 297 Main street, New
Britain. Conn, says: "Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is giving such universal satisfaction and
is so surely becoming the positive relief and
subsequent cure for 'ths distressing ailment, i
feel that | am always sure to satisfy and graft
fy my customers by recommending il TO them
! write this TO show how we'll the remedy is
spoken of here" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure was
discovered after years Of scientific experiment
and will positively cure all stomach trouble.
Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Fined Twenty Dollars.

Edward browns, August Robinson and
w. II. Gilmore were arrested yesterday
by Officers Ferguson and Arlington on
suspicion OF stealing watch from man
named W. T. Willis The latter was
not present in the Police Court this
morning when the case was called, and
there being no evidence against the Sus.
poets they were dismissed. browns aud
Robinson are eighteen-year-Old youths
aad during the examination of the Gaze
it was shown that both had obtained beer
in saloon where Willis alleged he had
lost his watch. One of tine proprietorS
of the place was fined $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Vicior,s Dog Killed.

Officers Lyles and Allen this morning
killed vicious dog gu Franklin street,
between Pitt sud St. Asaph. The brute
had recently snapped at passerSby, and
when pursued took refuge under house.
The officers dislodged the dog from Its
retreat and shot il to death. Ihere
are several vicious and mischieYous ours
IN Alexandria that should meet similar
fate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
A Complaint.

Mr.. o. J. Nugent, who conducts a
store at the northwest corner OF King
and PAYNE streets, today sent letter 10
Mr.. II. B. Cation, Police Justice, COM
planning of tue conduct of a number OF
white men who oiter about bis premises
and interfere with people entering aud
leaving his store. Recently people
living on Payne street, north OF King,
have entered complaints similar to that
urged BY Mr. Nugcnt. A night or two
ago fight occurred on the square be-
tween King and Cameron streets, dur
ing which rocks we're thrown. The mat
Ter will receive the attention OF the
police in that beat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Sent TO the Grand Jury.

Officer Smith on Saturday arrested a
colored individual named Walter Graves
ON The charge of entering rooms in the
Fleischmann House annex, on the west
side of Royal street, between King and
Prince, and stealing an overcOa,, pair
az gloves. a pair OF shoes aud several
razors. 1t was alleged that Graves had
sold the overcoat in Washington. This
morning in the Police Court he pleaded
guilty to the charge urged against him,
aud was sent on to the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
We Will Engrave
Free of Charge

Initials on Umbrellas costing 81 anl over;
initials on Siiverware and Jewelry; aud will
mark initials of name on all leather GOols
costing over 81. We will also furnish suitable
gift boxes for Gloves. Handkerchief, Neck
wear, Dress Patterns, IIo' iery Cut Glass,
Bric-a. brac aud other articles.
Any purchase large or small, will be care
fully stored an delivered when it suits you
best, up 10 and including Christmas Eve.
TO those of our out-of-tOwD patrons who
find il impractic Ible to make personal selec.
lions. we offer the services Of our efficient Nail
Order Organization, with the assurance that
every commission entrusted TO it will be exc
cuted ia the interest Of the sender
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
I, lth of Mr.. Goodrich.

Mr. Grover O. Goodrich, son Of Mr..
Charles Goodrich, who had recently
been critically i'll, died at the residence
of his parents, southwest corner OF Duke
and Fairfax streets, this afternoon.
The deceased was 81 years old. He
was a popular young gentleman, an
his many friends and acquaintance Sill
regret TO hear of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
A Startling Test.

To save a life Dr.. T. g. Merritt, of No. Me-
hoopany, Pa, made a startling test resulting
in wonderful cure He writes, "a patient
was attacked with violent hemorrhages
caused by liberation of the stomach | had
often found Electric Bitters excellent for aeu,,
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
troubles Try them. Only 5Oc at f.. 5. Lead
haotar g. Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Fell from Pole.

w. c. Cascut, Western Union tele-
graph hneman, Tell from a pole, a dis
lance OF thirty-hye feet, near Aqua
Creek, on the Washington Southern Rail-
way, Yesterday afternoon. One Of his
legs was broken and he WAS badly
bruised Tae injured man was brought
here last night and removed to the Alex.
andria HOspital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Catharine Da-
lsnev, colored, took place from Roberts
Chapel at 2:SO o'clock yesterday alter
moon. The services were conducted by
Rev. Charles G. Cummings, and the
Black Capes, colOred female organlza'
ton, of which the deceased had been a
member, attended the funeralin body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way of Using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.


Cough Remedy.
Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham, Natal, South Africa, says:
Gas proof that Chamberlaiu'S Cough
Remedy is cure suitable for old and
young, | pen you the following; A
ueighbor of mine had child just over
two months old. 1t had a very bad
cough and the parents did not know
what to give it, suggested that II they
would get a bottle of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy and put some upon the
dummy teat the baby was sucking it
would no doubt cure the child. This
they did and brought about quick
relief and cured the baby" This
remedy is for sale by Gibson & Tim
herman and w. F. Creighton q Co.,
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
,yr. O. u, A. Nj.

The members Of Alexandria Council,
Junior Order OF American Mechanics,
attended the Baptist Church last night.
This was in accordance with aproclama-
ton of the National Councillor setting
aside the 27tn Of November as day OF
thanksgiving aud prayer. Rev. MI
Wray delivered an interesting and In
str.,rfiva Sermon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Flats.

The old brick building on the north
side of Duke street between rayne auu
West, belonging to the late Thomas
Swami, is beiugcouverted iuto nat anu
Messrs. Chi colt & Son, contractors, are
now at work on the building. Tnere
will be three floors of six rooms each'
AL fitted with modern Improvements
and cOnVeniences
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

Mrs. Ernest K. McComas, wife OF an
cmploye of the Postofiice Department
and relative by marriage of for'1er
Senator McComas, of Maryland, com
milted suicide by cutting her thread to-
day in the fashionable apartment house,
The Rockingham, on Rhode Island ave-
nue.. in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, F and G Sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
LEGAL NOTICES.
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.

On this 18th day of November, 4. D., 1904,
on reading the petition Of James d. Bib, Jr,
bankrupt, for discharge, it is ordered
by the court that hearing he had upon
the same on the 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
4. D.. 1904, before said court, at Alexandria,
in said district, at twelve o'clock nooni
and that notice thereof be published in the
Alexandria Gazette, newspaper printed III
said district. and that all known creditors and
other persons in interest may appear az the
said time aud place and show cause. If any
they have, why the prayer Of the said petit
TONER should Lot be granted.
And il is further ordered by the court. that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this order,
addressed to them at their places Of residence
As stated.
Witness the Honorable Edmund Wsddill,
ir. Judge Of the said court, and the seal there
Of at Alexandria, in said district, on the 2s,h
dav Of November, A. D. 1904.
Attest: .
GEORGE L. BOWDEN, Clerk.
By r. p. w. GARRETT, Deputy Clerk.
nO2GA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton tod y to Capt. Colin Campbell, of India,
and Miss Mamie Letter, daughter of the late
Levi Letter, of Chicago and Washington.
The ceremony will be performed by Rev.
Cotton Smith, of St. Johns Episcopal Church,
Xnshngion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Corporation Court.

Judge L. G. Barley presiding ]
Mechanics Building Association No.
5 vs.. Peter Hall; final decree.
Virginia S. Hite vs.. Virginia h.
Wharton; decree confirming sale aud
appointing ]. NJ. Johnson, special COM
missioner, to convey property.
Julius Dreifus VS.. A. III. Agnew anc
Robert Taylor W. Arthur Penn re-
movals from a Justices court; cases con
tinued till the December term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Case Postponed.

The examination of the charges of
conduct unbecomiug policemen which
had been urged against Odicers Roberts
and Mayhugb, to have been conducted
by Mayor Paff last Saturday night, was
postponed, the accused having tele-
phoned to tn Mayor that they were sick
aud unable TO be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Our Special Xmas
Doll at Sl.O0

l. shows in six styles, with as many distinC,
beau lea - recommend them. Every cen
ceivabe doll that can be fashioned may be
selected from this huge assortment. and CON.
plcte wardrobes with all the latest styles in
hats, wraps and dresses, as we'll rs toilet a.
cessorios. NAV be chosen for the dolls. Gu,
pricoS for dolls range from - cents to $50.
We wo I'D suggest that you let us begin now
on i, our Christmas work-the things that
have t. be done 10 order and done in advance;
EmbrOidering Initials on lIaudkerchiefs,
Marking Linens, Making up Sofa Pillows,
Working Centerpieces. Frames, DOiues, &C.,
Engraving Silverware. Jewelry and Um.
brellas. Stamping Pocketbonks and Card
Csscs, Painting Miniatures, &c.
Attention is also called to the appropriate
character for holiday gifts of Visiting Cards,
Address Dies Crests and Monographs.
We would advise the placing Of such or lers
with rs little delay as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Xmas Shopping
List and Store
Directory.

For the convenience of our patrons we have
prepared neat little Christmas shopping
List anil Store Directory, containing blank
pares for memoranda and list Of gift sug-
pestions which will be found a most material
aid in the holiday shopping. Can be had al
information desks on the several floors or OF
any Of the aoor managers, and are well worth
asking for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

merchant ana the goOus are "ci"H
being unloaded. In this way the t.
is saved, the freight is saved and the C
for labor Tor handling the goods Is saVeo
Thus it can be readily seen that Alexau-
dria is really a part of the capital city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0|hPOD
10th. lith. f Il g StsN w.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
Oar bn-ress hours from now en-
sa. m. TO 6p. m.
Our Doll Department

Is one Of the most attractive corners in the
Toy Store, and its shelves are Teplete with
every nationality aud variety of dolls imsgin-
ab'e-German. French. Indian. japanese
Eskimo, Celluloid. Rag. Topsv-turyy Paper,
Rubber, Stockinette. Jointed Kid Boly and
others as delightful to play with as any child
could wish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

passengers between the tw1 caPI'H'" "'''' q
out necessitating detraining twas an-
bounced at the meeting that bills for the
enfranchiscment Of the scheme would
shortly be introduced in the House OF
Commons end the Chamber Of Deputies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
a Card of Thanks.

We wish through the Gazette to extend
,hsnks TO friends for their kind attention
eiven our sister. Isabella Dogans' during hs'
illness and death. Funny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

wv.rHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this set :
,;on fair tonight, minimum temperature
a sion go. Tuesday fair; light TO fresh north
10 east winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Local Matters.

su0 rises tomorrow at $50 and ,a.d ssts 49,
gu, sun IT,, IT, at II:3l a. On. and lzo4 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s. Bro,
W@hington's Favorite Store
Warm
Blankets.

The advent of freezing weather makes
warmer bedwear necessity. Luxurious
Blankets are offered for one dag at less than
usual prices.
IA full-size White Wool Blanket; clcse in
weave ine in finish; good materials used;
wide silk binding; blue. pink and G 7 AZ
red borders; 81 qua ity .."........... ~O'
Ia fuII.size ALT-WOOL Gray or Scarlet
Ba ket; strongly made, 50 a. to insure dur'-
bilit,; will not show the soil: Q I on
S4.b5 Nalue,,........ ........,.............. y
ia full-size White Wool Blanket; made
out of iine selected materials. SO woven and
finished as TO give the appearance Of an OK
pensye covering; pink, blue and e 7 OK
red borders; $469 yalue......... ..... OD'|O
Ia full size ALL-WOOT. Blanket: comes
ia white, silver gray; scarlet, red plaid aud
blue plaid quality shows in making, NM
terial and finish: shrunken, every c. M
pair guaranteed; So VALUE, ...... VO'oO
Ia full size Atwood White Blanket; very
heavy and fluffy; iRade of specially processcd
California wool; ola ~ ne on each
pair insures quality and wear; c. 40
ST. 30 value ....,... ..-........~. ~c' w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
FicticiOus Names.

he out of town pipers this
,tained an account OF the
% young women who gave
as Lulu and Ellen danger
be members OF the family OF
rtnar ue IRON this city, who answered
'sement for fifteen young women
in production at ForFs
baltimore city. The young
ding to the publication,
W the manager Of the
Sfh. 's,med their respective
part c.,nrJ,v n;cbt
paper 70, D IT,
,hn n;rI. 'pt it, and caused
;.0 ten others Of
their less fot ~ ~, ,oN
me why the s"'u ~ -
Loftu, manage ~, '"'
told me was just e'n'' r.
was done to pay a '"1 "
Of those pranks livel! "Ae
10 play / do not know.
The young ladies refer
is needless to say, are NJ
the Daingerdeld family OF
is it known here who they are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28

100 dozen BRoOMs for sale cheap by
J. c. MILBURN.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-21

John r. Horst, executor of the es'
tate of Eliza A. Hanlon, who was gdn
of Mary and Anne Hanlon, filed Sec
ond and final account.
Otto Horst. gdn. of Chas. and Myr.
tie Landess, filed statement in lieu
of final account.
Mary Wheeler admrx. of the estate
of VIM. Shipley, filed sale bill.
Ralph G. Pearce appointed gdn. OF
Ruth Pearce ct al.
George A. Bering, admr. of John G.
Ulrick, fled distributive account.
John l. johnson, gdn. of Mary Fl
Johnson, filed third account.
John o. johnson, gdn. of Mary a.
johnson, filed new bonds.
II. G. Dawson, gdn. of Francis Ian
dess, filed fourth and final account.
Maggie Geyner, edn. of Jacob L
Geyner, filed statement in lieu of &C
count.
Mary Wheeler, admrx. of VIM
Shipley, filed proof of publication o.
appointment.
Huldah A. Baldwin, exIx. of Mar,
Baldwin, filed first and final account
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-21
CHAPTER XVIII.

~1URING perhaps ten seconds the
I survivors watched the end of
hU Thorpes rope trailing in the
u food. Then the young man
with a deep sigh began to pull 1t to-
ward him.
At once hundred surmises. ques-
ti0ns, CALCULATIONS. broke out.
"What happenedT cried Wallace
Carpenter.
the Chicago journalist with the eager
instinct Of his profession.
This is terrible, terrible. terriblew a
white haired physician from Marquette
kept repeating over and over.
A half dozen ran toward the point
OF the cliff to peer down stream, as
though they could hope to distinguish
anything in that waste of food water.
'The dams gone out" replied Thorpe.
II don't understand it. Everything
was In good shape as far as ] could
see. II didn't act like an ordinary
break. The water came too fast. Why,
It was as dry as bone until just a.
that wave came along. An ordinary
break would have eaten through little
by little before Il burst, and Davis
should have been able to stop it. This
came all at once, as II the dam had
disappeared. ! don't see."
His mind OF the professional had al
ready begun to query causes.
How about the mem" asked Wal
lace. Isn't there something ] can
DOR
you can head q hunt down the riv-
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-21
CHAPTER xxx.

@1OR moment the three men
IN stared ut each other without
What does it meanT almost
whispered Carpenter.
"AIean? Foul play" snarled Thorpe.
"Come on, Tim"
The two struck into the brush, thread
ing the paths with the ease Of woods
men. 1t was necessary to keep to the
high inland ridges. The pole tail had
| by now become impossible. Thorpe
md his foreman talked briefly.
ITS Morrison & DAILY" surmised
Shearer. Il left them count Of trick
like that. been suspecting some
thing. They've been laying too low"
Thorpe answered nothing. Through
the site of the old dam they found o
torrent pouring from the narrowed
pond, at the end of which the dilap-
idated wings tapping in the current at
tested the former structure. Davis
stood staring ut the current.
Thorpe strobe forward and shook him
violently by the shoulder.
ioN uiu 'hiS Hhpp'h he uchahu-
ed hoarsely.
The man turned TO him in daze. II
don't know" he answered.
You ought to know. How was that
shot exploded7 How did they get In
here without your seeing themf An
swer me-"
IL don't know" repeated the man.
II jest went over In tn bresh to kill q
few pa'tridges, and when come back
] found her this way"
Were you hired to watch this dam,
or weren't your demanded the tense
voice Of Thorpe. Answer me, you
fool"
"Yes, I was" returned the man, Q
shade Of aggression creeping into his
voice.
"Well, you've done 1t well. You've
cost me my dam, and you've killed fve
men. II the crew finds out about you,
you'll go over the falls sure. You get
out of here! Pike! Don't you ever let
me see your face again.
The man blanched as he thus learned
of his comrades death. Thorpe thrust
his face at him, lashed by circum-
stances beyond his habitual self con.
| troll
"It's men like you who make the
trouble. he stormed. stupid fools
who say they didn't mean to! 1t isn't
enough not to mean to; they should
mean not to! ! don't ask you to think
just want you to do what tell you