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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Movement for O Ferry.

Since the withdrawal of the Washing.
ton ferry steamer George Washington
and the inconvenience and loss occa-
stoned thereby to Alexandria and the
capital city alike, business men OF this
city have been prospecting for the re-
establishment of ferry line between the
two cities. inventories have been taken
and all engaged in the movement nave
been convinced by facts and figures that
ferry steamers, properly managed, would
prove profitable. A meeting was &C.
cordingly held last night at which Mr..
Charles King presided, and Me-. Q. Z.
Leadbeater acted as secretary. 1t was
determined to form a company with a
capital Of $50, 900, with the privilege oil
increasing the same, for the purpose OF
procuring boats and establishing ferry.
II was further decided to apply at once
for charter. The arrangements will be
pushed as rapidly as possible, and it is
the purpose of those having the matter
in charge to have boats running IN the
near future The incorporators are
Messrs. w. B, Smoot, Charles King, ;.
L. Lindsey, T. G. Smith, A. ID.
Brockett, w. A. Smoot, jr., NJ. b. Har-
low and G. @. Leadbeater, OF this CITY,
and Messis. Frank Hume and N. ID &.
Shea, OF Washington. The above will
be read With qualification by business
men 10 Alexandra and Washington, as
well as by Others who find it more con-
yenient to travel by boat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
The Late Mysterious Death.

A. was stated in the Gazette, DR..
Smah. al b. request OF DR.. Purvis,
Coroner, yesterday evening made an
autopsy of the remains of David Frazier,
colored, whose mysterious death occurred
in the northwestern part of the city
Monday night. The heart, lungs, and
other internal organs were found to be
in healthy aud normal condition, but
tie doctor was not satisfied with the
examination Of the stomach, aud that
organ was shipped last night to the
State chemist at Richmond tor Analysis
the result Of which will determine
whether or not an inquest is necessary.
Frazier, it was stated, had visited q
saloon on Fayette street short time
before his death in company with q
colored woman named Dolly jenkins.
The bartender, however, denies this,
and says the man entered the place
alone and after drinking purchased
some gin. The jenkins woman, 70
monia Fleming and Edward niliei
were arrested by Lieutenant smith aho
Officers Allen and Lyles and are being
held.
A coroner jury, composed OF Messrs'
Richard Gibson, Frank Evans, A. Y.
Slaymaker Edgar, War6eld jr., }. h.
Trimyer and Robert Graham, was sum-
moned and sworn. They later viewed
the body when they were adjourned 10
meet after the report of the State Chemht
shall have been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
lrlc Kindergarten.

The Alexandria Free Kiud~rgartel
Association h,ll ITS monthly meeting
lat evening at 2l2 nurih Washington
street Three new members we're elect
ed on the board. The kindergarten sent
in verv favorable report. The follow
ing donations we're received Robt
Csstleberg, of Washington, SO; 5.
Kanu. Sons & Co.. of Washington, 50;
J. G. Smoot and family 81; Mrs. Susan
Smoot. Miss Loula Smooi, Miss Cora
Smoot, w. 1. Smoot, jr., Alfred Thom'
son. E. NJ. Anderson, VIM. Domaine
B. Baer, Geo. L. Simpson, NJ. Ruben q
Sons, E. L. Allen, B We'll, S. B F'w-
Ter. A. G. Slaymaker, VIM A. SmooI,
L. Shuman. II. Whdt,l Wm. J Hal. f.
Warfeld, NJ. B. Harlow, J. c. Milbnrn'
|. Eichberp, J. Mob. Acton, Miss Kip
stein, Mrs. y. F. Carter, Miss Mamie
Norton. DR.. Bitter, Worth Hulfsb, Miss
E. G. Mcknight, Edward Leadbeater,
Miss Nettie Fawcett, a friend, Milton
Morrill,, Frank Carlin, Miss n. T.. car
lin, friend, 81 each; Robt Ellio', ~
a friend $40, friend So, Mr. ana hrs.
John Leadbeater 81. Mr.. X. W. Green
wa, elected member OF the board Oh
managers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Annie Fountain, colored, died at her
b,ms in the western part of the city yes
terday. =, :.
Mr., J.. D. Lynu's blacksmith shop; ~
West End. was entered aud robbed OF
suudry articles few nights ago.
A Ian rote was stolen from buggy
in front of the home Of Mr.. Lorenzo
Wolford on south Alfred street last nigo''
There has been an alarming increase
In the number of cocaine victims III
washington and the necessity ior au
a>y ium Is being discussed there.
Inc condition Of James Wlnkheld
the coiored man who was shot last SAT-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Railway Improvement.

The construction work on the new
railway tracks across Four Mile run Is
being pushed ahead rapidly, and ID a
few weeks time the new rosdbed VIII DC
ready for use. The trestle work across
the run has been completed aud the con-
struction trains are running over II,
making I'll about twenty feet high ana
aide enough to accommodate seVeral
tracks. The greater part of the new
roadbed between Four-Mile run ana
ans city Is nearly completed. The work
IN west End and in the ueighborhood
Ol King street extended is being pushed.
Embankments are being constructed and
cuts made. The abutments over Hooff's
run, the electric railway track and the
King street roadway have been com.
Dleted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
DolIie jenkins, Edmonia Fleming and
Edward Miller, all colored, arrested by
Lieut.. Smith and Officers Lyles and
Allen in connection with the death OF
David Frazier, colored, had their cases
continued.
Scott Thompson, colored, arrested by
Officers Belts and Sherwood for tres
passing upon property of the Southern
Railway Company, was sent to Jail for
ten days.
A young man, arrested by Officer
Knight charged with assault, was DIS
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Missionary Meeting.

The 18th annual meeting of the
cbyrch Students Missionary Assocla-
ton opened yesterday evening at
o'clock at the Episcopal Theological
Seminary near this city, with quiet
hour conducted by Rev. DIR. X. ID.
NJ cKim, of Washington.
After evening prayer, an address Of
welcome was delivered by Rev. DIR. ;.
A. Wallace.
A business meeting was held for or
ganiza.ion at 1880 o'clock, after which
addresses we're made by Rev. g. 5
M ,shcr, OF China; Mr.. J. H. Deis, ofthe
General Seminary of New York, and
Rev. DR.. O. S. Lloyd.
This morning addresses were made by
Bishop Roops, Of Hankow, China, aud
Rev. DR.. Roper, of the Theological
Seminary OF New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Wagon Damaged.

A wagon belonging to Mr. Charles
Goods was struck by train at Cameron
and Fayette streets yesterday about
noon aud the hind wheels crushed.
The driver and the horse escaped In
Jury. By some misunderstanding or
confusion on the part of the driver the
horse aud wagon became enclosed by the
gates at that intersection as a south
bound passenger train was approaching
The driver jumped aud the horse had
barely reached the ives. side Of the track
when the locomotive struck the gon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Wizards Cave.

The visions brought upby the Wizard
through his mystic power represent
bases of life of various nations, as
follows; England, an evening recep-
ton Scotland. an afternoon tea
Sweden, picnic; Germany, weaving
the bridal wreath ; France, at the opera
Italy. an afternoon in Venice Spain,
the serenade; and America, filling the
silver goblet with dewdrops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Personal

Mr.. Arthur Payne, son of the late
General William II. Payne, and assist
ant secretary to Senator Daniel. in WASH
ington, has been taken to A lantic City
for radical treatment in sauitarum
there. Mr.. Payne recently suffered a
stroke of paralysis that renders him help
less. The physicians believe, however
that his trouble will readily yield to the
treatment which it will receive at Allan
tic City. Mrs. Payne will accomp"n
her husband.
Mr. Henri Koethe and wife, of Balti-
more, were the guests of Mr. and Mr..
Peter Won Wes.eIaken in this city yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Accidents.

A young man named Jesse Cameron,
employed at the Old d dominion Glass
Works, swooned while at work last night
and his hands were painfully burned by
coming in contact with molten glass.
He received medical attention at the
Alexandria Hospital.
Mr.. George Ideu, jr., while at work
at the Southern Railway machine shops
this morning, fell and quite badly hurt
his head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Swan Bros.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Putting Aside
Time IN Here.

We are now in readiness Ia provide that
which is suitable for holiday buying. Every
line throughout our store is the strongest that
long experience can assemble. Every price
quotation is the lowest possible and preserves
the essential Of highes quality for which this
store is justly noted. Ia counseling early at
tention to gi,t.buy ing, we are unselfishly adj
vising for your interest Purchases selected
now will he laid aside and you may call for
them at your convenience. If you have not
as yet made up your mind what to buy. YOU
will End host of suggestions on display in
this store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhora Remedy as
soon as the first indication Of the disease
appears and a threatened attack may be
warded of. Hundreds ofpecple who are
subject to attacks of billions culc use the
remedy in this way with perfect success.
For sale BY Gibson aud Timbermau snd
w. f. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
The Alexandria Insurance Com
many Purchased.

The stock Of the Alexandria Insurance
Com pany has been purchased by The
Hartford Fire Insurance Company OF
Connecticut, which expects TO renew
the policies of the Alexandria OF the
Alexandria company in the Hartford.
under the name OF the Alexandra
Insurance Company Agency of the
Hartford. The deed was consumated
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
urday evening by Alfonso pantonio, re-
mains practically unchanged.


mains practically unchanged.
An attempt was made last night by
thieves to enter and rob Mr.. Stewart
Simpsons grocery store, at the north
west corner of Wilkes and Alfred streets.
Lieutenant Smith has directed the
police officers tn notify the property
owners OH King street to remove the ICE
from the sidewalks in front OF their
premises.
The entertaiomet to have been given
in the lecture room of the Methodist
Protestant Church has been postponed
on account OF the continued services
being held there.
Several cars were broken open in the
railroad wards west If this city Monday
night. It is said that none OF the con-
tents we're disturbed, Ms railroad EN-
ployees appeared and scared the would
he thieves away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Progressive Euchre.

All arrangements for the progressive
euchre party to be given tonight by the
Knights Of Columbus at the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum have been per-
fected. and an enjoyable time is anticl-
pated BY all sho purpose to attend A
nuu,ber of prizes will be awarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Case to be Reopened.

Justice Cation will reopen the case OF
j. NJ. Garvey, who was recently con-
victed in the police court on the charge
of selling liquor to minors and hned
500. Fhe request for retrial was made
through his attorney, Mr., c. @. Carlin
The case will be called next Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
That Thohbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if yon used DIR.
Kings New Lire Pills. Thousands OF suiier'
era have proved their matches merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure bool and build up your health. only
70 cents. meney back if not cured. Sold by
4 8 Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Ready For the Holidays.

Mr.. il. Bloch, 6l5 King street. is pre-.
pared to furnish pound, fruit and Jelly
cakes, candies, nuts, &c. He has made
every preparation for the holiday trade
and will sell all articles in his line at
most reas ,nsble prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Mechanical Toys.

The very latest designs. Some
thing not easily broken. Long Leap
Mills, LOOp.the-Loops, Ferris Wheels,
SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Motbers. Be Careful

of the health of your children. Look out for
Coughs. Colds. Group and Whooping Cough
Stop them in time-One Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy, Harmless and pleasant.
Sold BE- all druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
>ssxanOs1a @azftts.
Local Matters.

,,..crsw al 7:06 ano -ets 4:Se
- Of 500 a NJ and S:24 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07

" gArByR PRoBAsnIiTl Es.-rIl .nis res'
lion fair tonight and Thursday; light TO fresh
westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07

There will De Evening services aud q
lecture IN Grace p. Z. Church at 1880 to-
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Wagons and Hobby
Horses

From Ice to SIS. Hair Horses.
Rocking Horses, Shoolies. Iron
Wagons, Wooden Wagons, Coasters.
Sleds, the newest designs, dc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Remember.

have got TO rebuild my store. and
the goods | now have have got TO he
sold. With this in view remember
you can get genuine bargains here
that no other house in town can offer.
Call and see for yourself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
DRY GOODS.

The Best Tint
To Shop
FOR CHRI,STNAS
IS RIGHT NOW.
Words and figures
invite attention. but it
is examination that
proves the story.
The whole souled
holiday spirit now per-
vades every nook and
corner of our store. Is
it Wearables? The look
over the handsome
Wraps. Warm Furs,
Tailored Suits. New
est NeckWear. Dress
Patterns of Silks, of
Dress Goods. Of Was h
Fabrics. Linens. Hos
iery, U n de NV e ar,
Fancy Goods. Scarfs,
Table Covers, Hand
kerChiefs. Gloves, etc
Come and see,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
SCISSORS.

KNIVES aud RAZORS ground; razors honed;
locks. guns, typewriters, baby carriages
lamps. oil stoves, etc. repaired; keys fitted.
Ed. GRAIN 4 son, lci \. Pitt st,
decf 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Christmas Books.

To begin with all copyrights are
$s.0s. These make beautiful presents.
, Linen Books, Cloth Books, Picture
Books, Bibles, resiaments, DC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Toys and Dolls.
Tree Ornaments.

$500 worth of Christmas Tree Ornaments,
Animals for Yards, Floating Toys. Fences
Tree Holders, Candles, &c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-10-21

You are free to come and 90 where
you will within the walls, and should
you not attempt to pass the gate, you
will find nothing to remind you that
you are prisoner. So securely guard
ed Is my castle, Monsieur Grafton,
that I do not even ask you for your
parole. You hear, Jean-Renaud?" he
added, turning to the sergeant OF the
guard, Monsieur Grafton Is an Amer
lean gentleman who honors our poor
house by accepting its hospitality.
Mark you-and you, too, monsieur,
pray give heed-he is free to go any
where but over the walls or through
the gate. See to 1t, Jean-Renaud, that
in no case is he allowed to escape.
You will forgive the necessity for
these orders, Monsieur Grafton, but
I am responsible for you. The chate-
laine?" he added, turning again to
jean -Renaud, where Is she?"
"She has retired, Monsieur le Mar
quis," answered Jean-Renaud, mot
knowing that you were to be here this
evening. Shall 60?
at is my wish that she be not dis
turbed, Jean-Renaud. Come, captain,
let us enter. Supper and bottle OF
wine after our long ride will doubt
less be as acceptable to you as to me.
Allow me to precede you, monsieur
only to show you the way In these old
halls, of course"
After partaking of generous re-
past in the ancient banqueting hall Of
the castle, Grafton, now attended by
Jean-Renaud, was shown to huge
room, richly and comfortably fur
nished, the windows of which over
looked the garden. He was informed
that this was to be his own chamber
during his sojourn at the castle. Tired
out by the trying experiences Of the
day, and invited thereto by great
old = fashioned, comfortable looking
bed, the young man Immediately re-
tired and soon sank to rest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-10-21

Brest and the Chateau de Josselin
had been passed in animated CONVEX
sation, and the acquaintance which
had begun on the decks of lie Thesee
under such strange auspices, had rip
encd into a pleasant intimacy. The
dashing young American sailor had
been attracted by the evidences of cul-
ture, the keen but kindly humor, the
rich stores of knowledge, possessed
by the marquis; and the latter had
been touched by the pleasant defer
ence and open frankness, as well as
the shrewd common sense and grace
full manner, Of his young companion.
When they arrived before the gate
of the castle as the sun had set the
drawbridge was raised. AS they
waited for it to be lowered in answer
to the marquis hail, the young man
remarked that it all seemed quite
mediaeval, fitting in appropriately
with the wild surroundings and the
barren shore.
Monsieur, answered the marquis,
gravely, as if fearing covert jest, Il
keep, so far as l can, the state of my
foretathers. This is my domain" he
continued, as they rode through the
ranks of the guards who had been
paraded underneath the great gate
way, and who were dressed in quaint
outlandish costumes which reminded
Grafton of the pictures in some old
book, this is my castle, these my re-
tainers. Here my will is law. Within
the~e walls I am supreme, saving only
the feudal rights of my over-lord and
master, His Most Christian Majesty,
whom God preserve. While you are
here, monsieur the. castle is yours.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-10-21
RANGE OF VISION.
What Can Be Distinguished At Various
DiGtanees.


Do you know:
That at thirty yards the white OF
mans eye is plainly seen and the eyes
themselves up, to eighty yardsf
That at 100 yards all parts Of the BODY
are seen distinctly, slight movements
are perceptible and the minute details
of the uniform can be distinguished1
That at 200 yards the outlines OF the
face are confused and the rows OF but
tons look like stripes?
That at 400 yards the face Is q mere
dot, but all movements Of the legs ana
arms are still distinct?
That at 600 yards details can no
longer be distinguished, though files OF
a squad, If the light is strong. can be
counted?
That at 500 yards the men in a squad
cannot be counted nor their individual
movements distinguished?
At 1000 yards line OF men resem-
bles a broad belt; the direction OF tneir
march can, however, be readily deter
mined. At 1900 yards cavalry can De
distinguished Iroin hhahsty
1000 yards mounted man usuaiy ap-
pears as mere speck.
Yet in these days of long range wea-
pons battles are fought at distance
of 1000 yards, and 1t Is desirable TOT
marksmen to qualify at that range.
The new rife, with which our troops
are to be equipped, has maximum ei-
fective fighting range Of 4,7Sl yarqs
or more than two and one-half miles.
In other words, a. bullet from this r.
fie will kill or disable at greater dis-
tance than the man firing 1t can as
tinguish an individual enemy from tne
surrounding landscape.-War Cohese
Bulletin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-10-21
suPERsrIrIoNs OF THE MALAYs.
Peculiar Belief of an Eastern People
In Sions and Onions.

You can scarcely ever get your
money from a Malay on Friday, be-
cause they believe that If they pay
their creditors on Friday they will be
overtaken with penury. Malays never
cut shave or cut their nails on Satur-
day or Tuesday, because these are un-
lucky days, and If they do part with
their hair or nails on these days they
believe that they will always be in
trouble or will die quickly. The Malay
never sleeps in the afternoon, for such
an action shortens life! When a rat
bites a Malay's clothes, 1t signifies Ill
luck, and usually the rat-bitten clothes
are given away to the poor.
There Is a kind of bird called by the
Malays Rowk-rowk which does not
build a nest and lives in fields. The
Malays say that whoever obtains a
Rowk-rowk's nest will become invisible
as soon as he puts the nest on his head
OF course, the Malays believe that
there is such a nest, despite the fact
that the bird never builds one.
II a Malay feels that his right hand
Is itchy, he Is glad because he will re-
ceive large sum Of money, and II ne
feels that his right eye moves, he
knows that he will see foreign friend.
II tears issue from either eye, he un-
derstands that a relative Of his will
die, and If he too often forgets his
promises to his many friends he is
aware that he will die and will shed
tears rather profusely.
When there Is an eclipse Of the moon
or sun, the Malays abstain from TAX
ing food and perform their ablutions,
in order that no contagious disease may
oyertake them. Crows are an Ill omen,
and whenever a crow caw-caWs near
Malay habitation 1t means death to
some one Of the inmates. Supposing
Malay walks along a road and sudden
ly a black cat crosses before him, ne
will at once turn back and walk along
another path. The crossing OF the
black cat signifies danger involving the
loss Of life.
You seldom see Malays bite their
nails. because this action is likely to
lead the doer into poverty. If a Ma
lay sees a pig or a Chinese funeral be-
fore the sun rises, say at $50 a. m,
he knows that he is lucky, and what
ever he does on this day he Is sure to
meet with success. Dreaming OF jump
ing a brooklet assures the dreamer that
death will ensue in short time, ana
in this case the unhappy man general.
ly distributes aims to the poor so that
his life may be prolonged. To see
monkey in the morning Is an Ill omen
and signifies that the seer will lose
money heavily in trade.-Penang
Straits Echo.