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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Lansburgh s Bro,
42O to 426 sk,venth Street,
WASHINGTON, d. C.
Fire I'm Halifax.

A fortunate shift of wind saved Hall
fax, N. s., from destruction by fire yes
terday. Nevertheless the city suffered a
loss of half million dollars in the bust
ness part ofthe water front, and the prog
ress of the flames was only stayed ty
the dynamiting of dozen buildings by
the sailors from the feet and soldiers
from the garrison.
Between 3 and 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, when the fire was at its height
and a fearful southerly gale was pushing
it straight toward the heart of the bust
ness center, CONSERVATION relgned
throughout the entire city Shortly
after 4 o'clock, however, the wind sud-
denly shifted to the west and turned the
flames along the wharvcs and warehouses
There the fire ragged on lower Water
street, practically beyond control, until
7 o'clock last night when 200 sailors
with torpedo apparatus landed from d.
NJ. s. Ariadne and Indefaligable and,
with the assistance OF 200 troops from the
garrison, checked further progress by re-
moving, with the aid of dynamite, a
dozen small buildings.
The fire consumed six wharves, two
coal piers, two hotels dozen warehouses
anil number of retail shops. One per-
son was killed and another fatally injur-
ed during the progress of the fire.
The burned district, which covered
about two acres, was one of wooden
buildings three and four stories high,
many OF them built years ago when Hall
fax merchants dealt heavily in fish. The
buildings were saturated with fish oil and
burned fiercely.
Crowds of people who had rushed down
Smiths wharf found themselves hemmed
in with the fire on one side and the bar
Dor on the other, and all had to be taken
off by launches from the warships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
The Electric Railroad.

The grading of the Great Falls and
Old Dominion electric railroad is COM
oleted for half the distance between
Washington and Great Falls. The dis
lance covered by the graded road bed is
II miles. reaching to point between
Townsville and Langley, Fairfax coun-
ty. The rails have been laid across the
Aqueduct bridge and the reconstruction
of the bridge accomplished at cost OF
$50. 600. If the line is to be suburban
solely the trains from Virginia will be
run across the bridge to the base of the
wall at the foot Of 37th street, George
town, from which they will have to be
backed out again. But il the cross
town line becomes reality the city cars
will run across the bridge and around
loop on the Virginia side, and the sub
urban cars will stop at a passenger sta
ton, which will be erected there.
The work of extending the Washing
ton, Arlington and Falls Church electric
line from Falls Church to Vienna is
progressing rapidly and the road has
been graded almost to Vienna. Cars
have been running considerable dis
lance below Falls Church for some time
mast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

A cablegram has been received in
London, reiterating the report current
several days ago that Russia had ordered
25 submarine boats from we'll known
American firm. According to the earlier
report, the boats we're to have capacity
for carrying three men.
The unknown Japanese who was ar
rested at Skagen, yesterday, supposed to
be spy, is Captain Takikawa, naval
atiache at Berlin. He was freed this
morning. He said he was travelling Tor
pleasure, but it is believed he is in real
ity watching the Baltic feet.
The Princess Chimay, though married,
has not lost all interest in Rigo, the vio-
linist, her former companion. Rigo for
some reason rebuked the conductor OF
the orchestra in restaurant, at Reich
shot, Germany. The Princess, hearing
OF the occurrence, sent telegram OF
congratulation to Rigo, who wept when
he read it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
LOCAL BREYITIES.

A brakeman on The w. & 0. r. X.
named Beacher was injured today near
Leesburg by being struck by an over,
head bridge. He was brought here and
taken to the Alexandria Hospital where
he was attended by the company's sur
geon.
A dispatch from New York says a
theory regarding the advance in South
ern Railway is that the stock is being
bought through J. P. Morgan and Com
pany for the Rock Island interest. These
two lines would form reasonably direct
through line, practically across the con-
tinent.
The Alexandrias and the Alhambras, OF
Washington, will play game OF baseball on
the old fair grounds tomorrow afternoon AZ
4 o'clock. This will be the last game OF the
season.
A marriage license was issued in Washing,
ton Yesterday to Washington c. Bassett and
Florie Parker both Of Culpeper county
The tugs Spray and Juno are on the ways
at the shipyard for repairs.
Many Alexandria youngsters are armed
with puttyblowers.
Select Annapolis Hard Crabs received to-
day at the Opera House Cafe; SOC per Dozen
Mico Water is served exclusively at the
Hotel Fleischmann. NV
Fried clans, SOC dozen; clam soup, lOc;
soft shell and deviled crabs, 10c each, every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Z. IL
Zimmerman's 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
School Permits.

The clerk of the City School Board
today finished for the week the issuing
of permits to children to attend the
public schools and during the day issued
S2S permits-l6 to white boys, 8 10
white girls, 1872 to colored boys and l72
to colOred girls. On the corresponding
day last year he issued 9lS permit:
7 to white boys, IA to colored
boys snd 1862 to colored girls. Dur
ing the week ,945 permits have been
issued, $50 to white boys, GAO tC
white girls, 294 to colored boys and
9Sl to colored girls. During the cor
resi- onding week last year 1884 were
issued-5S9 to white boys, 65S to white
girls 275 to colOred boys and 932 to
colored girls. All the schools will be
opened for study on Monday next and in
order that they may be properly organ
lied no more permits will be issued till
Monday, the Goth. After that date and
Tor the remainder of the session permits
will be issued every Monday morning al
Peabody building,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Injunction Suit.

In chambers at Manassas today Judge
Nicol, of the Circuit Court for Alexan-
dria county, heard argument in the case
of NJ. G. NJ. Adams who brought suit to
enjoin the Washington-Southern Rail
way from into .fering with a strip Of
land just west of HoOfl's run, on or near
which it is proposed to lay railroad
tracks in connection with the improve
ments being made west of this city.
Mr.. J. NJ. johnson represented Mr..
Adams and Mr.. II. w. Moore the rail-
road company. After hearing argument
Judge Nicol entered an order requiring
the railroad company to give a bond Of
80, 900 conditional to satisfy any decree
that may be entered in the suit. The
court reserved any opinion until the
final consideration of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
The Highway Bridge.

The Pennsylvania Steel Company Of
Philadelphia, which has the contract for
building The highway bridge across the
Potomac, is making good progress.
The northeast abutment and pier No.
are finished and the other piers are in
various stages of progress. On the Vir-
cinia approach work has continued on
the riprap retaining dixie in the rear OF
the bridge abutment and nearly all the
material is in place. During this month
work on the cofferdams and piers will be
continued, and at least two or three
more of them will be completed Pier
No. II and the southwest abutment
should be finished, which will permit of
the erection of false work for span No.
-. The false work of span No. l will
be completed, the traveller probably
erected and possibly some of the bridge
floor system set in place. Quarry work
on the stone and mill and shop work OIL
the steel will be continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
The Burnett Case.

The time of the Corporation Court to-
day was occupied in the trial of Richard
G. Burnett, who was indicted on the
charge OF purchasing two barrels OF
whisky which bad been stolen from Mr..
NJ. X. O'Sulliyan's store in the night
time several weeks ago by John Whalen
and Joseph Horseman. The first-named
was Yesterday declared guilty and his
term of imprisonment fixed at FIVE years
in the penitentiary. The case against
Burnett was commenced yesterday even
ing and continued this morning. The
following are the members Of the jury :;
Messrs. w. X. Griffith, Frank ]. Pol
lard, Harry Hammond, RObt. F. Down
ham, Courtney Acton, VIM. D. Wood
]. Reece Cation. w. A. Smoot, jr., Geo,
w. Bontz, jr., Robt. l.. Garrett, Frank
Adams and Henry Bladder, jr. L, being
alleged by the prosecution that the
whisky had been found on Burnetts
premises and not on those adjoining his
property, the jurymen, in charge OF the
CITY Sergeant, repaired to the place and
examined the spot where the liquor had
been secreted and the locality generally.
Upon their return Commemorative At
torney Brent submitteda deed describing
the boundaries of the property occupied
by Burnett on Duke street, near the
Stone Bridge. A collOquy between the
Commonwealth Attorney and Messrs.
Moncure & Machen, counsel for Burnett,
followed, after which Judge Barley ad.
mitted the deed as evidence and the trial
of the case proceeded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
River Dredging.

According to reports made to General
Mackenzie, Chief of engineers, the dredg'
ing Of the Virginia channel of the Poto'
mac at Washington, under contract with
the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company,
will be completed this month. During
the past month 159, $40 cubic yards Of
material we're dredgsd from the channel
and deposited on section of Potomac
Park. The dredge operated night and
day and excavated an average of S4s
cubic yards an hour. AS result of the
work already accomplished the channel
has been widened from 200 to $40 feet
for a length of about 4, 400 feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
PPrSOnal.

Mr.. Harry B. Cation and his brother,
Mr.. ]. Randall Cation, left yesterday for
St. Louis, to stay ten days. During
Mr.. H. B. Cations absence from this
city the Police Court will be presided
over by Justice Jos. s. Beach.
Mrs. G. II. Mushbach has gone to
Delaplane to spend few weeks.
Mrs. E. II. Kemper and children are
visiting Mrs. Kemper' sister, Mrs. Will
liams, the wife Of Rev. L. l.. Williams,
at Elizabeth City, N. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cooke Broa1us, OF
Gallon, Ohio, with their little daughter,
Thelma, are visiting their mother, Mrs.
M. q. Broadus, on Queen street. MI
Broadus is travelling auditor oil the
Erie railroad.
Miss Bette E. Keys, chief operator
of the Southern Bell Telephone Ex-
change, has returned from pleasant
visit to Bluemont.
Mrs. India Henderson and Miss Flor
ence Henderson are among those attend
ing the grand encampment OF Con-
federate Veterans now IN session al
Lynchburg. 80 49,.
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow will leave this
evening for Charlottesville to attend a
meeting of the executive committee Of
the Virginia Board OF Trade of which
he is a member.
Rev. Bergman Green, who spent the
summer in Europe, reached his home on
Seminary Hill yesterday. He had a
delightful trip and has greatly improved
in health.
Miss Julia Domaine will leave tOmor-
row for the Randolph Macon Academy
at Lynchburg.
Andrew, son of Mr.. George W.
Stearns, who had been seriously Ill with
typhoid fever, is convalescing. Charles,
another of Mr.. Stearns's son, is criti-
cally i'll from the fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Police Court.

GJustice JOS. s. Beach presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
John Haskins, colored, arrested by
Officer Beach charged with assaulting
and beating John Seth, was fined 50.
w. o. Harring, arrested by Officer
Allen for trespassing upon the property
of the Southern Railway, was sent ont
of the city.
Charles Howard, colored, arrested by
Officers Knight, Beach and Gill as a
suspicious character, had his case con-
tinued.
CORTLAND Seaton, colored, arrested
by Officer Roberts for assaulting and
beating Annie Arnold, was fined So.
John Seath, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, was
fined IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Football.

The Alexandria Athletic Association
has organized for the season. This team
has secured the services of Mr.. j. W.
Hartman, formerly of New York but
now of Washington as head coach with
Mr.. J. Fred Birrell of this city as mana
ger and a good account Of the eleven
this year is promised all who attend
the games. The schedule will be pub
lished later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Day of AtOnement.

The obserya of the Day Of Atone
ment, The most generally kept OF all the
Jewish holidays, will begin next SUNDAY
evening at sunset aud continue until the
next evening. The day is vigorously Oh,
served by both orthodox and reformed
Jews, neither OF whom eat nor drink
during the period ofthe observance. III
all of the congregations there are con-
tinuous services. Monday next will be
observed as holiday among the Jewish
residents OF this city and their places of
business will be closed. Rev. Mr.. Reich
Ter, of the Hebrew Union Seminary in
Cincinnati, will conduct the services in
the Synagogue in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
The PurpOsed Yards.

Messrs. Reiter, Curtis q Hill, con-
tractors for the construction of the new
railroad yards north ofAlexandria, have
virtually commenced the preliminary
work. They have ordered from Smoot
& Co. in this city material for the con-
struction of several houses, and lumber
for structure at Four-mile run is now
being delivered by that firm. These
yards, it is said, will be ten square miles.
Forty tracks, each a mile in length, vii
be laid, while others will be constructed
later
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
The Market.
Georgetown, Sept. l5.--Wheai SOsSl.N.
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute; Such, in
brief was the condition Of an old soldier by
name of J. ]. Havens, Versailles, o. Fol
years he was troubled with Kidney disease
and neither doctors nor medicines gave hin
relief. At length he tried Electric Bitters
II put him on his feet in short order and now
he testifies, "I'm on the road to compile re-
covery." Best on earth for Liver and Kidney
troubles and all forms of Stomach and Bowe
Complaints. Only soc. Guaranteed by +. 5
Leadbeater & Sons druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Souvenir Chart.

The Weems Steamboat Company has
issued a souvenir chart of the Potomac
and RappahannOck rivers and the Chesa-
peake Bay from the mouth of the Rap
pahannock to Baltimore, together with
the Patu1ent, Severn and other tribu.
taries. The chart is for the convenience
of tourists, and is correct in every detail,
having been copied from the Coast and
Geodebic Survey chart No. S76. Mr..
w. NJ. Reardon is agent for the line il
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16

case of G. A. Smith, of Philadelphia, W.
the Alexandria Shoe Company, set for
hearing before Judge Barley today, was
continued until future date to be agreed
upon. This is a suit for an alleged
debt and for the appointment OF a re-
ceivpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Bargain in
ITEMS White
Laundered Shirts
100 Mems White Laundered Shirts,
mostly all sizes, retailed for 75c to 81.
They are slightly soiled. Your choice,
S9c.
Bargain in
EmbrOiderieS.

200 Pieces of New EmbrOideries
at Sacrifice Prices.
Embroideries that retail for lOc, l5c,
25c and SOC will be sold at &c for the
l0c widths, Sc for the l5c widths, l2Ac
for the 25c widths, and l9c for the S9c
widths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
OYSTER Season.

Tomorrow il the opening Of the oyster sea-
son at Rammel's Restaurant as Will be seen
in another column. The famous New YORK
Eockaways and Blue Points will be served on
half she'll. The Heostyle oyster box used oy
the Rammels exclusively will greatly be ap-
preciated by their many patrons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
In Praise OF ChamberIain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.

Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
"Allow me to give you few words in
praise of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" says Mr.. John
Hamlet, of Eagle Pass, Texas. 81 suf-
fered one week with bowel trouble and
took all kinds of medicine without getting
any relief, when my friend, Mr.. O.
johnson, a merchant here, advised inc
to take this remedy. After taking one
dose felt greatly relieved and when
had taken the third dose was entirely
cured. thank you from the bottom o.
my heart for putting this great remedy
in the hands OF mankind" For sale by
Gibson & Timberman and w. F. Creigh
ton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Boys New
School CIOtlilg.

We are showing good assortment Of Boys
Fall Clothing, and are receiving new invoices
every day.
Special attention Is called to the following
excellent values In new Fall Clothing, par
ticularly desirable for school wear:
Atwood Sailor Blouse Suits. in navy blue
and braided; sizes 4 TO IL.
Special Price, 1915 Each.
All-wool Suits. in Norfolk jacket and
double-breasted styles, and Of an excellent
quality material; sizes to II.
Special Price. 1915 Each.
Handsome Two. piece Suits. of blue cheviOts
and serges; sizes to 10.
Special Price. s. Each.
Boys Fall-weight Refers, of serge and
cheviots cheyron on sleeves; sizes to II.
$3.50 Each. Values, s. and s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16

Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Hosiery and the
other dress requisites, the various elk
ngs" for the desk and everything that
the boy or girl needs during school
time. All the staple and new sorts Of
school helps and requirements are here,
and the prices are the lowest for like
qualities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Steamer Blown Aground.

During the storm on Wednesday
night the Randall line steamer L: V.
Arrowsmith was blown aground al
Riverside, Md. She was hoated yester-
day and the steamer Norfolk on her
way up saw the Arrowsmith at an early
hour this morning coming out Of Wico-
mico. The steamer had sustained no
apparent injury by the storm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Ten Thousand Dollars Damage.

The suit of Miss Mamie l.. Brengle,
daughter of George Brengle, member
of the Frederick, Nd, police force,
against George Johnson Ross, son OF
Charles w. Ross, ST., Of Frederick, for
SIS, 1000 damages for alleged breach of
promise of marriage, was tried in the
Circuit Court OF Frederick yesterday.
The testimony was all on one side, being
given by Miss Brengle and her parents
in support of her claim, the defense Of
fering no testimony. Miss Brengle ties
tilted that Ross had paid her attentions
for over a year, and asked her to marry
him, which she had promised to do. AT
his request, she stated, she gave up a
position in Washington, ID. c., with the
expectation of marrying him. Police
man Brengle testified that he had gone
to Ross and told him that he had better
stop going with his daughter, as he
knew Ross family were opposed to the
match. On the occasion of Ross last
visit to Miss Brengle, it was testified, be
reported that his father had offered To
erect canning factory at Walkersville
and give it to him if he would break
with Miss Brengle. Ross, it was stated,
declared it to he his intention to secure
this factory and then marry Miss Bren-
gle. Subsequently he was married tt
another young lady, and after the wed
ding Miss Brengle brought her suit fol
damages. After being out for 20 min
utes, the jury brought in verdict fol
the plaintiff for $40, 900 damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Local Matters.

o,n r;s.s tomorrow at 5:42 and sets 6'O7
sun rlIeo at los q. m. and l:4l p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this SEE .
~, or copinued cool tonight. Saturday
fair fair warmer; light to fresh variable winds,
he coming sOutherly.~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16

"The Breakers" at Long Branch, one
of the finest summer hotels on the North
Pacific coast has been destroyed by fire.
Loss $67, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Boys New
Fall Furnishings.

Shown in connection with Boys Clothing,
and repete with a large, new stock Of up-.o-
date furnishings for boys and young men.
Specials for Saturday:
Boys Shirts, OF madras and cheviot; well
made and well fitting, and particularly de-
sirable for school wear; sizes IL 10 l3l.
Special Price, S9c Each.
A lot of Boys Black Felt Hats, in telescope
aid Fedora styles-stylish and dressy; all
sizes.
Special Price, 81 and $3.50 Each.
Also showing a complete line Of newest
shapes and effects in Caps-College, Eton,
Golf and Norfolk styles-and at various
prices.
Third hoor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Case Pc stpOned.

BY agreement of all concerned, the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-09
Reduced Rates to Baltimore.

For the benefit Of those desiring to at
tend the National Convention Fraternal
Order of Eagles, at Baltimore, Md, Sept.
10 to II the Pennsylvania R. r. Co.
will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore,
from Harrisburg and intermediate sta
tons; and from Columbia, Frederick,
and intermediate stations on the North
ere Central Railway; from Lancaster and
inferno late stations to Harrisburg; and
from all stations on the Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington Railroad lex
cept stations south of Townsend, Del },
on September 10, Is, and ID, good for re-
turn passage until September 10, inclusive,
at rate of single fare for the round trip,
plus fifty cents. For the accommo dation
of those desiring to visit Washington
during this meeting, excursion tickets
from Baltimore to Washington will be
sold September Is and Is, good returning
within two days, including date of sale,
at rate of $1.60.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-09
Vocal o;:> })trs Il.
County commissioners.

There was a regular mf"t'nr of thu
County Commissioners on Tue day with
full Board present. The following
orders were passed:
Ordered, That the second report of
George W. Hardy, treasurer, levy 1904
filed this day. be adopted, subject to ex.
animation by the clerk.
Mr.. Robert V. Pumphery qualified as
assessor for the second road district, by
taking the oath of office, said district
including Bowie, Queen Anne, Marlboro
Mellwood, Nntting CHAM and Aquasco dis
trict.
Ordered. That the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company be paid
Sc 30 for telephone to October LIST,
1904
Ordered, That the clerk of the board
advertise for coal for Court House and
Jail.
Ordered, Tut Thomas F. Hodssnn, be
appointed constable for Vansvii'e dis
trict.
Ordered, That Thomas Paran, clerk OF
the Court of Appeals be paid the sum OF
$3.50 FOR copy Of Chapter 500. Game
Law