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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Fire this Morning.

Shortly after nine O'Clock this morn
ing smoke began to pour from the win
dows of the third story of the building
occupied bv Bernheimer & Co. on the
southwest corner of King and Lee streets,
and an alarm having been sounded the
department was on the scene and at work
a few minutes later rhe fire, which is
supposed to have been caused by a de-
fectiye Aue. had started among goods
stored on the third floor, and before 1t
was discovered the smoke was very dense
and increasing in Volume all the time
Hose were run into the building quick
~ As possible and water thrown into the
room where the fire was raging, but near
" two hours elapsed before it was con
sidered safe to cease working. In the
meantime the smoke had entered the
fourth and second stories and was issuing
in thick masses from the windows.
MANY goods were stored on the three
floors and most of them were more or
less damaged by fire, smoke and water
before the flames we're entirely extin-
guishel. The goods on the ground floor,
while escaping the fire and smoke, were
necessarily deluged with water and
damaged. The fire was confined to the
building in which it originated, and the
structure, apart from broken doors, win
dows and glass, was not seriously dam
aged. The loss on the stock cannot be
appropriated untilan inventory is taken.
During the progress of the fire the mem
bers Of the three companies We'd with each
other and perfect harmony prevailed;
There we're no variances. All worked
with will and with the same object In
view. When the fire had been subdued
the members of the respective companies
aided each other in replacing the hose
in the wagons and in returning ladders.
&c, to the houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27

1t is said that the lighthouse at Mary
land Point has not been injured as much
nv the drifting ice as at first supposed
The Lighthouse stands in an exposed
position, and the ice ramming against 1t
NAV have somewhat damaged it. In a
day or two the lighthouse authorities
will be able to reach the structure IN
order to make an inspection and determine
what repairs are necessary. In addition
to thedamage done the light at Maryland
Point. the Kits Point beacon, inSmith :
creek a tributary of the Potomac river
and the beacon marking the entrance to
Nomini creek, are both reported to be
missing. having been carried away by
the ice. Choptank river light, on Cnes
apeake bay, is also reported badly dam
aged bv the ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Coats Recovered.

Lieutenant Smith last night succeeded
in recovering one of the overcoat' stolen
from residence in this city few days
ago. The coat had been sold for fifty
cents. Officer Beach recovered two coats
which had been stolen from NJ. John
Gaines's house on Patrick street last
night. The police are satisfied these
thefts are committed by certain white
men who have for years given the
authorities trouble. They have no
visible means of support and the officers
are exercising espionage over them and
hope yet to identify the perpetrators OF
the thefts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Funerals.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles
f. Woodson, who died at her home in
Norfolk on Monday night, took place
this evening from the residence of Mr..
Hubert Snowden, on south Lee street,
the services being conducted by Rev. W
T. Morton, of Christ Church, and Rev
S. A. Wallis, of the Seminary. The
pallbearers were Messrs. @. W. Ashby,
o. F. Carter, W. g. Chapman, W. e.
Leadbeater, Llewellyn Powell and DIR,
Edgar Snowden. The interment was III
the family lot in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. John Crtcher
took place from her late home on north
Alfred street this evening and was at.
tended by large number of friends of
the deceased. The pallbearers were
Judge L. G. Barley and Messrs &. ;.
French, J. L. Marye, r. F. Knox, W.
B. Smoot and Laurence Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th, F and G sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Virginia News.

Miss Mary Tavenner, daughter of the
late Lott Tavenner, Of Lincoln LOudon
county, died Thursday night. Miss 1av-
ennsr, was about ffty-fve years of age.
Hugh Perry, aged eighty years, for
merly of Fredericksburg, died in Wash
ington, at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Charles II. Knight, on Thursday.
The Rockbridge Baths property was
sold at public auction Tuesday to Mrs.
Marian Carter, the wife of Mr.. E. c.
Carter of New York. The price was
$4,000.
The remains of Miss Louise Selden
Brooke, who died at her home, Woodley
Inn, Washington, after 6 protracted Ill
ness, aged fifty years, were taken to
Fredericksburg today for interment
Park Hotel, at Danville, where lived
many of the bosses and foremen at work
on the new cotton mill above the city,
together with most of its contents,
was burned to the ground lastnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Boiling Bell were
fatally burned at their home in Isle OF
Wight county Thursday night. The
accident was caused by the explosion OF
a lamp which Mrs. Bell attempted to
blow out.
Work has been begun on the tidewater
Railroad which will extend from point
in Giles county to the Atlantic seaboard
at or near Norfolk. 1t will parallel TIE
Norfolk and Western, and be COMPETE
tor of the Chesapeake and Ohio as
coal carrier.
While leaning against a mantelplec'
in Richmond yesterday, Mrs. lsetta NJ
Quarles, aged seventy-fye, lost he
balance and fell into an open CRATE
She was alore in the room, an'
before help arrived she had been fatall'
burned. She had been an invalid TO
years, and was recently partially para
ly1ed.
Major Howard. of Richmond, yester
dav received information that Thero
H. Brown, formerly connected with tn
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
and who disappeared from that city abou
three months ago, had been apPrehende
in Chicago. He will be brought 6ac
to Richmond on a charge of embezzlln
SIS, 900 from the company.
The republicans of tne Fifth Cor
gressional district met in Martinsvlll
Yesterday and the present organizatio
was Endorsed. The Norfolk county n
publicans had a harmonious meetln
and endorsed the State organization. In
Fredericksburg republicans did Ii
,ame thing last night. The ''autis" j
Richmond had facti5nal fight and tn
Office holders were defeated. Ten negro'
! and four whites we're sent to tire Norfol
t convention. The organization held aloo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A door mat vas stolen from Col. L.
II. Ficklin's residence last night.
The steamer Harry Randall resumed
her trips on the lower river route this
morning.
In the Corporation Court today in the
case of Alice E. Mutt VS.. George Wise a
final decree was entered.
The Office furniture for the new
National Bank in this city is being sup
piled by NJ. Ruben q Sons.
The residence of Fannie Cook, 2O9
Cameron street, was entered last night
by thief who stole clock.
The tea of the Alexandria Library
will be served every day during Lent at
from 4 to 6 instead of from 3 to as
heretofore.
Mrs. Martha Whiting, sister of the
late Isaac Rudd, died in Baltimore yes
terday. The remains will be taken to
Washington for interment.
At a meeting of the directors
the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Company held this morning it was de-
cided to begin business on Mond "
morning next.
Joe Dodd, boy about l6 years old,
while on Royal street, between Queen
and Princess, this evening, was knocked
down and had his leg broken by the gate
to Mr.. J. G. Pelton's yard falling upon
him.
A man last night entered the residence
of DR.. Greene, on south Washington
street. but, so far as is known, carried
nothing away. The intruder entered the
front door and made his exit by the
rear door.
On the occasion Of the meeting OF the
republican State convention at NoriolE
the railroads of the State will sell ticket:
at one and one-third price for the round
trip. These tickets will be sold OF
March /, 2 and and will be good unit
the 7th.
Thieves entered the hallway Of thu
residence of Capt. Herbert Bryant, OF
north Washington street, last night. A
Young man who was visiting the house
at the time heard the intruders anC
started after them, when the thieves ran
Their identity is unknown.
The man who was killed at Accotinl
early yesterday morning by Washing
ton-Southern train was named WOOD
The unfortunate man was a stable hos
and was engaged in the double TRACKING
work now in progress near AccotinE
He visited this city occasionally and ha
number of acquaintance here. ii
was from Boston.
Nr. F. Erwin Ludwig, formerly at w. /
Dyer's planning mill, has entered into TO-, u
edge tool and job grinding business at l2IS
street. Washington, where he is prepared
handle all kinds of edge tools, circular an
band saws, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
nIorement of Railway Patrons.


A committee composed of Messrs. 0.
p. Angelo, T. II. Netherland, Sherman
B. Fowler, j. S. Jameson, Charles i.
Lindsay, n. d. Rittenour, Harry F.
Charles and F. p. Russell has issued a
call fora meeting of patrons Of the Wash
ingtoD, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway, to be held Monday right
next at the residence of Mr.. o. p.
Angela to take some action with view
to having the car service between this
city and Washington improved. The
following is the text Of the call lit IS
the desire of the commuters on the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mount vernon
Railway to agree upon some plan Oh
action whereby better transportation
between Alexandria and Washington
NAV be secured. We feel that we are
justified in demanding cleaner cars,
better ventilation, a more perfect heating
system, and greater number of trains
during the morning and evening hours
when. by reason Of commuters going to
and returning from business, the traffic
is heaviest. Only by concerted effort
of the commuters can we hope to effect
the changes necessary to better service.
We need your cooperation, and invite
you to be present at a meeting at liz
north Alfred street, in Alexandria, Mon
day, February 20, at p. m"
The committee states that no puDlic
meeting has been called as yet. The
gathering is only intended to be com
posed of those who received letters, and
no Others are expected to be present.
A public meeting will be arranged for
a latter date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Police Court.
Justice II. B. Cation presiding. ]

Justice II. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning.
Herbert Bowles, colored arrested by
Officer Nicholson charged with taking
coal from Southern Railway cars, forfeit
ed $40 colla,ered by failing to appear.
Rufus Robinson, colored, arrested by
officer Ferguson charged with fighting,
vas fined So.
George Jones, colored, arrested by Of
ficer Smith charged with assaultlng VIM.
Clark. colored, was dismissed, the PLAIN
till not appearing.
A white man, arrested by Officer
Nicholson charged with assaulting q
colored man, was fined 80.
Clarence Anderson, colored, arrested
by Officer Sherwood charged with as
saullting and cutting Martha johnson
was fined So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Personal.

Mr.. Carroll Pierce has resigned his
position as assistant cashier OF the Lou
doun National Bank to accept the pos
ton of corresponding Secretary of the
Citizens National Bank of Alexandra.
The resignation was rendered to and &C
cepted by the Board some weeks ago. but
Mr.. Pierce did not leave to assume
charge of his new position until last week.
Mr. Pierce has made the LOudoun Ma
tional one of its most capable and EN-
cient officers and had become generally
popular among its patrons because OF his
energetic. accurate, cordial and obliging
business manners. We are glad to know
he will make frequent visits to Leesburg.
The Loudoun National has secured the
services of Mr.. G. B. Matthews, of Aide,
this county, who will enter upon his
duties March 1st. He is bright, capa-
BILE young man, and popular wherever
known. - Leesburg Mirror.
Mr. Joseph West, of this city, who
has recently been indisposed, was sub
lected to an operation for abcesses OF the
ears at the Washington Eye and Ear
Hospital day or two ago. He is said
to be slowly improving.
Mr.. Frank Quinn has resigned as
president OF the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum, and has been succeeded by the
vice president, Mr.. Charles Hellmuth.
Mr.. George R. Hill, who has recently
been confined to his home by sickness,
expects to be out in day or two,
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. H. Finke
have returned from Havana, Cuba.
Mr.. Thomas w. White, cashier OF the
First National Bank, is confined to his
home by sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Church Services, &C., Sunday.

CuprsT CHURCH-Seryices at ll:OO q. N
n ~ ". J Morton and and 1880 p. m. by
r Huel FreudeTs.
,rI's CHURCH-Services at II a. IN
o-d 30 p. m. by Rev. p. p. Phillips.
GRACE Cnt ECH-Iioly communion at 7:3C
p. m. Services at II a. m. and 1880 p. n. by
Rev. c. f. Ball.
ST. MARY's CHURCH-First mas OF 7 s. m
Second and last mass at 1890 q. N. Vesper'
and sermon at 4 p. m.
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHBRCh-oer'
vices al $3.50 p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Schroeder. Nc
other service.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-ounday
school at $50 a. N. Services at II a. IN. and
1880 p. m. by Rev. F. J. Brooke, d. ID.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Sunday school at $3.50 a,
IN. Services at II a. m. and 1880 p. N. by
Rev. Dr. w. II. Young.
TRINITY METH EPIs. CHURCH-sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Services at II q. m. ana
7:3O D. IN. by Rev. j. A. Jeffers. Young
People's Meeting at $50 D. IA.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-e:3O a. m;
Sunday school, Services: ii a. M ana 7;3O
d. m. by Rev J. p. Stump.
NFTH PROT. CHURCB-Sundsy school at
OILS a. m. Services at IL a. m. and 7:SO p. m.
bv Rev. j. H. 5. Ewel. Christian Endeavor
services at $40 D. IN.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH--Lee street,
near Wilkes-SerVices at IL a. IN. and 1870 pm.
VILLAGE CHAPEL, VI. L. CHURCH SOUTH
Gibbon street, near Alfred.-Sunday school at
2:45 p. IN. Preaching at 400 p. m. by Rev.
Mr.. Welch.
RAILROAD READING RooM-Services at
4 p. IN. ,,. e..u,,
DEL RAY CHAPEL NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at p m.
Epworth League at s p. IN.
AIMS HOUSE-Service at 80 p. m.
MIssION-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween franklin and jefferson streets.-Sery-
ices at 1880 p. N.
ROBERTS CHAPEL, NJ. E. CHURCH (color-
ed)-Preaching at II a. IN. and 7:3O p. m.
MEADE CHAPEL-Sunday school at $50 p.
IN. Evening service at 5 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Full Line
ITEMS Wear.
A. c. Slaymaker,
429KING STREET.
Russia's Complaint.

Russia yesterday called the attention
OF the State Department to the alleged
action of Commander VIM. A. Marshall
of the U. S. s. Vicksburg, who is charged
with having failed to rescue or attempt
to rescue drowning Russians in the en-
gagement off Chsmulpo. Secretary Hay
reported the complaint to the Navy De-
partment and was informed of the re-
ceipt of dispatch that afternoon from
Commander Marshall in which he states
that be was the first of the foreign COM
manders to 90 to the assistance of the
Russians. 1t is believed the animus of
Russia's complaint is leveled against his
refusal to take joint action with the COM
manders of other foreign vessels in pro-
testing against violation of information
al law committed when Admiral Uriu OF
the japanese feet demanded that the
Russian battleships leave the harbor Of
Chemulpo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Church Notes.

Rev. William Il. Young, Phi. d., OF
Athens, Ga, will occupy the pulpit at
the Baptist Church at both services to-
morrow. Or. Young is a preacher oil
remarkable ability. He is writer OF
some note and among his works that
have received large patronage IS one en-
titled How to preach with power.
4 mems meeting will be held under
the auspices of the society for the or
ganimtion of the Young Mems Christian
Association at the NJ. p. Church, to-
morrow at $3.50 p. m. An address will
be delivered by Mr.. P. ii. Bristow, Of
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
District Guards.

An order was issued from the head
quarters of the District National Guard
yesterday disbandidg Company A of the
Second Regiment, formerly known as
the Emmett Guards. The small number
of men enlisted in the organization is
responsible for the order, Another order
was issued from headquarters Yesterday
forbidding officers and enlisted men OF
the guard, either asindividuals or organ
izations, to solicit money or other things
of value from the business houses or
citizens of the District without special
written authority from the commanding
general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Cars Overheard.

Late yesterday evening while trans
ferring cars at Shepherds to the barge
which was to bring them to this city the
chains which hold the barge to the
floating dock broke, causing the barge
to move out of the slip, and four cars
two loaded with coal--were preclpl'
tated into the water and two others halt
inverted, and left partly in the slip and
partly on the floating dock. Fortunately
no one was hurt. The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad has been sending trains
to this city via the Long Bridge since
the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
& Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WAsHIN TON. D. C.
The Weather.

The weather last night was again
bleak and frigid. The snow of yester-
day was followed by hail later in the
evening. This was in turn succeeded
by snow. II reached no depth, however,
Today the heavens have been threaten
ing with cold northeast wind.
The river is about in statu quo. The
channel is full of "snow broth" and
chopped ice, the result of occasional
Cummings by propeller steamers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
A New Alloy.

Iuyar is the name of new alloy OF
nickel and steel invented by DIR. Guai-
laune, famous physicist OF Germany
According to U. 5. Consul General
Guentber who makes the report Of the
discovery to the department of commerce
snd labor invar does not expand when
subjected to heat. On the contrary ii
contracts. It's use as applied to the manu-
s.ctnre of scientific instruments in the
iabor,torv and in tropical countries is
recommended by the scientists who have
tested it Consul General Guenther says
tb,t clock pendulums manufactured from
the new metal are practically unchange
able.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Collision of Trains,

A rear-end collision between two pas
senger trains at the southern end of the
Long bridge occurred Thursday night.
Both trains were filled with commuters
A Manassas branch train was standing at
the bridge entrance when a BluemOnt
train came up behind, and before the
engineer could make a stop the pilot Of
his engine crashed into the last coach o
the train ahead. No one was hurt bu
traffic was delayed about half an hour
The accident was caused by defectv
air brake,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Proceedings Against Engineer.

As has heretofore been stated, crlmi-
nal proceedings have been instituted
against Engineer Carey Crump, of this
city, by the representatives OF VIM
Stokes, who, with Bernard Brown, his
wife and their young son were killed
near Brick Haven recently by an engine
in charge of Mr.. CrumP. The case
came before Justice Burrell in Alexan-
dria county today. Mr.. q. c. Carlin Is
counsel for Crump.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy, active constitution de-
ponds largely on the condition of the liver.
The famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers not only cleanse the sys-
tenn but they strengthen the action OF the
liver and rebuild the tissues supporting that
organ. Little Early Risers are easy TO ACT,
thew never grip and yet they are absolutely
certain 10 produce results that are satisfactory
in ali cases. Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
The Market.

There was light supply of country
produce in market this morning, and
prices mostly unchanged. Eggs were
25a2Sc per dozen, although they
have sold under that price in this city
during the present week. Butter was
25a30c per pound. But few vegetables
were to be seen. A plentiful supply of
meats, fish, &C., we're on the benches OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27

The scratch OF pin may cause the
loss of a limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. 1t is an antiseptic and unequalled
as a quick healing lniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by Richard
Gibson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Nearly Forfeits I,is Lite.

\ runaway almost ending fatally started
horrible ulcer on the leg of j. b. Orner,
Franklin Grove, Ill. For four years 1t dened
all doctors and all remedies, But Bueklen
AaSrnica Salve had no trouble TO cure nm.
Equally good for Burns. Bruises, Skin Erup-
Sons and Piles. 25c at f. 5. Leadbeater x
Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Fine Felt Telescope
and Fedora Hats,
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT

NOW DISPLAYING
The New Spring Styles
in Art Fabrics
For Draperes and Furniture Coverings in a
varied assortment of new patterns and colors.
Also new spring Cross-stripe Curtains, IN
very rich and pretty patterns. Sold singly
or in pairs.
Also new Swiss Draperies, for sash and
window curtains, in white and colors-pretty
and effective patterns.
Special attention is called to our excellent
facilities for the manufacture, under our per
sonal supervision, of Slip Covers, Window
Shades, Window and Door Screens, &c.
Second aOor-G ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh &BrO.,
WashingtOn's Favorite Store
Open Until Tonight.
Latest Styles i'm WOmen's
SPRING SUITS.
DRY GOODS.

The fashions for the coming season Will
differ materially from those of year ago.
The Eton Blouse Eton. % and 2i-inch jackets
are destiD-d TO be most popular. Here are
few details:
Ladies' Dress Suits of Cheyiot, in black,
navy blue. brown and cray. New style Eton,
with military collar, edge with narrow brazil
Homaine satin lining. Skirt
7-gorc full flare-Sl6.50 value SD OK
isr................... -........... .'.'..'''
Ladies' Spring Suits of black cheviot, made
especially for short, stout women. Jacket,
the new 24-ineh length, taffeta lined; fastened
with frogs Skirt full 7-gore flare $40 50
-$22. 80 values for. .......~.......
Spring Walking Suits, of tan covert elsth;
The new 22-inch jacket, taffeta lined. fuIl
flare skirt. with taped seams $40 Eli
SD 80 values for......... .....~......
Eton Suits, in navy blue and brown checks,
trimmed with narrow folds of broadcloth-
vest to match folds, with fancy braid trim
ming: sleeve with turn-baek cuffs, tsfieta
lined Full skirt with inverted
plaits at bottom-s32.50 values $40 S0
for ................. ....''. '''''' y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27

WHITTIER PRoBABILITEs.-For this sec sec
ton cloudy tonight: temperature about II,
Sunday partly cloudy and warmer; hgh' 10
fresh northeast to southeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-27
Local Matters.

Snn rises tomorrow at Gas a. m. and sets
3 Sc p. m. High water at 4:42 a. H. aii'
5.17 D. IN