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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Masonic.

At the meeting of Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge held last night the follow
ing officers we're elected for the ensuing
year: w. A. Moore, jr., w. M; Leo
pold Ruben, S. W.; I. B. Cochran. j.
W.; Courtney Acton, treasurer, and J.
s. Douglas, secretary (3Sth term). The
following were appointed J. E. Shinn,
s. D.; r. w. Fuller, J. D.; Rev. P. P.
Phillips, chaplain, and W. A. Moore
ST.. tiler.
During the evening Mr.. @. Fl. Gala
han, on behalf of the twenty.seyen mem
bers who had been "raised' to the Mas
ter Mason degree by the retiring Master
R. w. Arnold, presented the latter with
a handsome Past Masters jewel, at the
same time paying just tribute to MT
Arnold for his energy and zeal while
Master. Mr. Arnold replied in fitting
address. Later, on the invitation of th'
retiring Master, all present enjoyed
smoker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Preparing for Christmas.

The market court this morning, as
we'll as several places on Royal street, was
stacked with Christmas trees, holly,
evergreen. &C., while country wagons
Allied with such holiday adjuncts were
moving through the streets Of Of the city
those in charge of them soliciting Gus
TONERS MANY persons we're engaging in
preparing their larder for the coming
event, and there was general activity. IN
all parts of the city. By tomorrow night
the preparations for the Christmas OF
1904 will have been completed, when all
will anticipate the dawn ofthe new week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
LOCAL Bi.EViTIES.

The Friendship Fire Company will
give a smoker at their hall on the night
of the 28lh instant.
Mrs. james Johnston was struck III
the lace with SNOWFALL thrown by a
boy yesterday aud badly hurt.
Mayor Paif has appointed Mr. Hugh
Latham policeman 10 fill The vacancy
caused by the inuspOsitiOn OF Ofhcer
Howson.
The new water pipes which have been
placed south OF The West End roadway
at The site of the old DrOvers' Hotel are
being connected.
A regular lhaw set in today and the
melting snow and ice made walking very
dsagreeable. The mercury registered
$50 at o'clock.
We'll Bros. advertise fine grads Of
meats for The holidays at tempting'y
low prices. Housekeepers will find
many seasonaLle goods at lEis well known
store.
Mr.. James Tenneson, jr., while a;
work at the w. :. Moore sons machine
works this evening. got his hand caught
in the machinery and was quite badly
hurt.
A clerk in the drug store of Mr.. Ed
gar War6eld, jr., in lighting the gas yes
terday evening dropped the match in the
store window, which was soon in a blazA,
| The damage, however, was slight.
Mrs George Head, of Bailey's Gross
Roads, Fairfax county, was severely in
iured Yesterday by her horse, attached IL
a sleigh. rupuing away, throwing he'
out and demolishing the sleigh.
One of the Italians employed by the
railroad contractors just west of thi:
CITY had one OF his bands badly mashed
yesterday evening by being caught be
tween the couplers OF two cars. He wa
attended by DIR. Snowden.
The funeral of the late John DrowDci
| took place from his residence on Wolff
street this afternoon. The services wert
/ conducted by Rev. F. j. Brooke an'
among those who attended were a mum
Der of members of Lee Camp.
| G. A. Shaffer 4 Co. will have tomorrow a
| their stand in the Royal street wing Of tn
market fine display of Ferns. Palms
| Blooming Plants AMI Cut Flowers at reason
! able prices. Nothing better than beautiful
plant for a Christmas remembrance. Good
| delivered free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Killed by a Train.

John Mccormick, employed in the
oil house OF the railroad contractors now
1t work northwest of this city, was
struck by south bound light engine of
the Southern road aud instantly killed at
S.. Asaph last night. The unfntunate
man was literally cut in two, his left arm
severed and he was mashed almost beyond
recognition. There were no witnesses OF
the accident, and his remains were found
between the tracks after the engine bad
passed. They were brought to this city
by Mr.. B. Wheatey to await the az
ton of the county authorities. McCoI-
mick with several other men was arrest
ed Wednesday night for a slight mis-
demeauor, but was dismissed by Justice
Cation yesterday morning. An inquest
will be held in the county by Justice
Ashton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Personal.

Mrs. William b. SmOot very beauti.
fully entertained large number OF heI
friends at Il tea given at her residence
on Prince street yesterday evening, Mis-:
Elizabeth Hawley Potts being the guest
of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. CORTLAND II. Smith
have issued invitations to Hunt Lun'
cheon to he given at their home near Semi
nary Hill on Saturday. December Slst
All of the seven Alexandria cadets at
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute a
Blacksburg, are at home for the holidays
Mrs. w. II. F.; Lee, ofRosemonnt, wa'
in the city today, the guest OF Miss
Katherine Stuart.
DIR. l.. NJ. Blackford, ofthe E piscopa
High School. fell from a chair while
lighting a lamp few days since anc
quite badly cut his hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Practical Gifts For Men, Women and Children.

Ladies' Fine IIandkerchicis. each
and. ........ .....'.......... Sl.5C
Chidren's Initial Iandkerchieis.
3 in box l5c and................. ........... %,
Fine japanese China. many one ORA
kind articles. from Zoe each up to....... so,
Fancy Hand Mirrors, each S5c, jOc,
75c. 81 % and. sees. see. ...... ......... 81 Z
Metal Picture Frames, each Soc aud 5O'
Ladies' Umbrellas, each 75c, 81, Sl.25.
$50. 81 Is, -. $3.50. - 80 and. ...... 500
Ladies' Fine Fur ScarfS, each aSc, -
$l.9o, $40. 1915. -, $50. so. 81
and. zee. ..... 80. y
Ladies' Fine Fur Mufis, each slsS.
g o., $50. $3.50, s. 30 and......~ ....... 81
Chldrrn's Fine Fur ) Is. Scari> and
Mufis set Csc, Sl.9S, $50, $40, - -,
50 aS. 49,. So 30. * 80 and. ...... ....... Sli
Writing PAYER in fancy boxes, each
l0c, ljc, pc, soc and ....... ....... ...... aS
Infants Fancy Shoes, pair PIE and. 80
Fancy Pustc50ard Boxes, each........ y
ChiIdren's handkerchief, for. -. n
Ladies Leather llnd Bags, each 25
Soc, 7jc, Csc. 81 80 sl.gS, $50 and....... S'.I
ladies Fancy Collars, each De. soc,
zoe, ST. SlO and ................. MINIMUM. 81"
Linen Dinner Napkins. dozen 81,
SIPS, Sl.50. -, - ~ aud ......~.......... 81
Linen Fringed Napkins, dozen 5Oc,
G0c, 75c, 81, .25and. ......... 49,. Sl.5
Linen Towels. each rye. l5c, De, SIC,
IA. anI d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Police Court.

Justice II. B. Cation, presiding.
The following cases were disPosed OF
this morning:
David Brown, arrested by Chief
Webster for improper conduct IN the
street, was dismissed
A young man, arrested by Chief
Webster for disorderly conduct, was
find s..
A man, arrested by Officer Beach tor
expectorsting on an electric ram,
forfeited So by failing to appear.
Gag Smith, colored, arrested by OH,
Ger Latham charged with assauiting and
robbing Andrew Burden, colored. was
dismissed for want of evidence.
Andrew Burden. colored, arrested by
Chief Webster charged with assaulting
Gag Smith, colored, was fined $3.50.
Frank Russell, John Peters, Harry
King, Ed lie Maple, Harry Robinson,
Patrick Welsh, William Reynolds and
K. f. Brown, all white, and Richard
McCrag, colored, arrested by Officers
Young, Lyles, Allen. Smith, Nicholson
and Latham charged with assault and
battery and robbery, had their case con-
tinued for five days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
FIOlidayS.

The Christmas holidays at the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary ana the
Episcopal High School began yesterday,
and most of the students of both these
institutions have gone to their homes.
The public schools closed for the holt
days this evening and many of the
teachers were presented with pretty gifts
by their scholars. The private schools
have also closed for the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Alleged Assaults and Robberies

The quiet which had 20 far marked
Christmas week was broken last night
by number of white men and one negro
who started on q crusade in house on
north Lee street, where, it 10 alleged,
man who was drunk was robbed of his
watch and money. The rowdles SUISSE
ouently went into the street where for
time they terrorized the reighborhood.
They appeared later on King street
where it is charged some of the party
began to assault and hold-up people,
when pistols we're discharged and much
disorder followed. Officers Young, Lyles,
Allen, Smith, Nicholson and Latham
started after the men and succeeded In
coralling Frank Russell, John Peters,
Harry King, Eddie Maple, Harry Rob
inson, Patrick WEIGH, William Reynolds,
and r. f. Brown, all white, and Rich
ard McCrag, colored. Several OF the
gang succeeded in escaping The men
we're brought into the Police Court this
morning, when Chief Webster stated that
material witnesses were absent, as well as
some victims of the gang, and asked that
the case be continued. Welch's face
was in a sickening condition. He had
been cut across both eyes, his physiog-
nomy battered terribly, and he had APP
parently been bleeding profusely. Before
the examination of the case began he
rose TO his feet and stated that his in.
iuries had been caused by falling on the
snow. 1t is said, however, that he en-
deavored to hold up pedestrian on King
street and that the latter rendered him
hors de combat. When the officers
found Welch he was secreted at the sand
house of the Southern Railway depot.
Justice Cation committed the gang to
iail for five days, at the end of which
time it is believed witnesses can be
brought forward who will prove serious
offenses against some Of the men, at least.
From all that can be learned it seems to
have been the object of the desperadoes
to rob men who are employed on the
railway improvements near this city,
and in the party captured some Alexan-
drians figured. The police are on the
trail OF others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
School Fund.

The Auditor OF Public Accounts re.
ports that the amount applicable to the
public school purposes out of the revenue
assesses for the year is 1868, 255.7O. This
amount is apporlioned at the rate OF
1854 per head of school population.
Under this apportionment Alexandria
citv will receive Sc, O74. 80 and Alexan-
dria county 50, 1913. This is slight
advance over last years apportionment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Accused Dismissed.

Andrew Burden, coiored, was the
plaintiff in the Police Court this morn
ing against Gag Smith, colOred, whom
he accused of asssulting and robbing him
last night near the corner OF Queen and
Fayette streets. He said two other OAR
keys, named Lane and Dayia, were with
the alleged assalant. Burden failed TO
prove his charge, and Smith was dismiss
ed. Burden was subsequently arraigned
on charge of assaultng Smith and s
| fined 81. so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

Mems New Nerkties, cash pc zoe, Zoe
anu .... -. .''..'''..'' ..'''
Mems Arrow Brand Collars, for BE
on dnz... ..................... .....".......
Mems Dress Shirts, each ,5c, - Sl.5O
Mems Four-p4y Guns, pairs for ....
Mems r. n W. Cuffs, all linen. pair
pc. dozen.....
Mems Drs IS Gloves, p ir 81, $50
dnl........ $3.50.
Mems Umbrellas, each 81, $50, =.
- 30, $3.50, $3.50, - and. ....... ........~
Mems Dress SHIT Gases. each $l.25,
Sl.49, 3. >. - ~, - ~, s. and..........
Mems Suspenders. in fancy boxes,
pair 25c, Soc, 81 and 80. ..............,.......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Christmas Music.

The following is the musical pro-
grsmme for st. Pauls Church on Sun
day, Christmas Day:
ii o'clock service-P Professional hymn
No. 40, go Come All Ye Faithful, .
Adeste Fideles; Venite in B fat, Robyn
Gloria Patri, Robyn; TIE Deum in L
minor, Buck; Jubiate in Z HAT, Corbln
introit anthem, hymn No. 55, "Cslm
on the Listening Ear of Night" Ash.
ford; Kyrie in F, Tours; Gloria Tibi IN
d, Garrett; hymn. No. SO, at Came
Upon the Midnight Clear" Dykes; of.
fertory anthem, "Blessed Be the Lord, ="
Wood; offertory ascription, doxologyi
Sanctus in E, Stainer; hymn No. 2Sli
Gloria in Excelsis, old chant.
7:30p. m. service-Full choral service,
Magni6cat and Nunc Dimittis in B fiat,
Shipper; hymns Nos. So, 66, Sl9 and 635.
The following solos will be sung "He
Shall Feed His Flock" and Come
Unto Him." from The Messiah ;
"Tbe Lord is My Shepherd, van ae
Water; go For Closer Walk win
God" Schneider; zone Sweetly solemn
Thought" Boex; offertory anthem,
same rs introit anthem at morning SER
vice. There will be no sermon at the
evening service.
Choir Misses Lucy Graves, Lucy
Brookes, Ruth Ashton, soprOnOs; Misses
Bertha Jet, Ruth Bryant, Mrs. G. T.
Lindsey, altos DR.. Herbert Mac Nance,
Messrs. S. Frank Field, Benz. Wheatley,
teuors Messrs- Richard Writ, J. Har'
ris franklin, bassos Mr.. Sherman b.
Fowler, organist and director. The
choir will be assisted at the evening SER
vice by Mrs. William Woolls, formerly
soprano soloist at Temple Baptist
Church, Washington, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Re Ouick.

No. minute should be LOST when II
child shows symptoms OF group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given AZ soon
~ the child becomes huarsc, ar even
after the cronpy cough appear. will pre-
vent the attack. 1t never fails. and Is
pleasant aud safe to take. For sale Icy
Gibson and Timberman aud w. f..
Creighton d ca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
German.

Extensive preparations have been
made by the board of managers of the
Alexandra German Club for the Christ
mas german to be given in McBurney''
Hal, Tonight The hall has been prettil!
decorated and Professor Schroeder
orchestra has been engaged for the oe
casion. About 200 guests are expected
The german will be led BY Judge L. c
Barley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Christmas Celebrations.

The Christmas entertainment by the
nunils of St. Mary's Sunday School was
held at the Opera House yesterday alter,
noon and was largely attended. A well
orronged programme was admirably rem
dered and greatly enjoyed by all present
The Sunday schools of Christ and St
PANTS churches will have their celebra-
tons tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

White and Fancy Blank els, pair si.00.
Si.5'. 1928, 1925, SL25. s.. 81, -
and 80. ................. 5000
Cool Warm Comforts each 81, $50
-. 3. S}.25. $3.50 and ..... ............. s. 90
Infants Knit Boobies. lOc, l5c, 2je
and...... .............. ..... ............ Soc
Inf nts' Knit Sacques, each 25c, Soc,
ne aud -. .......... 49,. -. 500
rhi.dren's Silk Caps, each .5c, SOC,
75c 81, 81 80 AMI m ....... ................. sl98
Tapestry Table Covers, each 39c, Csc,
$3.50, 81 SS and ....:........ ............ $50
Ladies Guaranteed Kid Gloves. pair
81, Si.25 aud .................... $3.50
aides Leather Pocket B0Oss, each
25c Coz, 75c, 81 and .....................S l.50
Ladies' Fancy Toilet Sets, in fancy
boxes, consisting # comb, brush and
mirror, the set, sI.9S, s. 40, S5?S, j 50,
500 $40 and............... .... ........ ST. 30
Fancy Handkerchief Box,S each.. 6gc
Fancy Glove Boxes, each ....... ........ 6Dc
Baby Ribbon, lc yard or 80 yards
lvI...s.... ............ ............... 90
Double-facrd Baby Ribbon, 2c yard
or 80 yards for =. ...... ................ SIC
aides Manicure Sets, sterling sill
yer, each S22j. - o. and ..... ........... 1888
Ladies Sterling Silver Desk SETS,
EACH. ...... S29S
Sterling Silver Sewing sets, eacl.... 81 40
ladies' Silver Brush aud Comb Sets,
edcn ...... ......... cZ.Vo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Auction Sale Tomorrow.

Dir. Samuel II. Lunt, auclioneer, will
expose at public sale TOMORROW morning
at IL O'Clock, on the premises. lot
ground lying on the north side of King
street extended. The property will be
offered a whole and the bilding will
be started at the sum ol &c, 567.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
That ThObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used DR..
Kings New Lie Pills. Thousands OF suffer
ers have proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health. Only
IS cents. money back il not cured. Sold by
r : Leadbeater d Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Death of Mrs. Whitcomb.

Mrs. Susan " Whit, oub. widow of
w. II. II. Whitcomb, died at her resi-
dence in lhi. city this morning. The
deceased had recently been critically i'll.
She was daughter Of the late Charles
l.. Neale, and was GO years old. She
leaves five chldren--one son and Tour
daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

Linen Table Cloths, hemstitched.
Linen lIemstitched Table Cloths and
dozen Napkins, set Si9S AMI. ....... s..
White Linen licmstiiehed Table
Cloths, each .., ....... 90. .......... ...... 81.
Large White Linen Fringed Table
Cloths each ................ ...... ... -. 81.
White Fringed Table Cloth and dozen
Napkins, set .. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .. 81.
Colored Table Covers. each 59c. o5c,
75c, 81. $3.50, Sl75 and ......... .......... 81.
Large variety of Dolls from Zoe ton. s..
Applique Scarfs and Shams. each 2jc,
5O, 7jc and 80. 81.
Plain and Fancy White Aprons,
each ..............
Eidcrlown Dressing Sacquts, each
80, - AMI ,,,,,....,..,., .,,...... 81
Ladies Coli Vests, each Sl.2j, $3.50
and ..................... 49,. -. ...... 81.
Ladies' White and Red Atwood
Sweaters, each SIS, 3 30 and...........~ 80.
Wool Shawls, each 2jc, 5Oc, 75c, 81
anti. ................. Sl.
Fine lee Wool Shawls, white and
black, each 81, $50, s. and...." ........ 81.
LADIES' Outing Flannel Gowns, each
zoe, 7ic, SJc anI ....... ................... 81.
Ladies' Wool Knit UHderskirts, each
= aiu......... 81
Smyrna and Carpet Rugs. each. $50.
15c, 81, SL9S, 1913, $3.50, $3.50, ) so
and 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Mothers. BE Careful

of the health of your children. Look out for
Coughs, Colds. Group aud Whooping Cough.
Stop them in time-One Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy, Harmless and pleasant.
Sold By all druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

WEATHER PRoBABILTTIKs.-For this sec
don fair aud warmer tonight. Saturday partly
cloudy and colder; fresh westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

After your Xmas dinner there is nothing
better to ard Digestion than Captain Billy
Cigar Supply your-elf with a box so you
will have them on hand Packed in boxes Of
. cigArs each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Local Matters.

eun .,..s tomorrow at III and sets 4:43
u;nh ,rstsr at $50 q. m. and 8:46 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

h. Il. Smiths genuine Plantation aud Cap
tain Billy Cigars are made of the finest 10
bacco grown aud by tirst-class union work
men. Manufactured by b. b. Smith, ~.
King street. Not by the trust
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

The street crossings are IN al COZ"
dition aud should be cleaned OF sno"
and slush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Useful Gifts For Men.

'yeriiowing with hundreds Of useful an pr
Mems Linen Handkerchief each
Sl.OO l2lc 2jc, 35c and m -. ...... .............
Mems Initial Linen Han 'kerclirts
81 30 dol. in box. Box 75c and ...............
.,o, Mems silk Handkerchief, each &c.
~" soc, zoe and. .......................
Mems Silk Muftlers, each 75r,Sl, Sl.5O
s2ij and...........-'.... ...-.'.....''.........
Mems Dr,ss Scaris, each soc, 81
$3.50 and ....
Mems Leather Pocket Books, each
SOU Zoe, jc, BIC. 80, 75c and .......... .......
.., Mems Leather Card CASES, each 25c.
10 w SOC, 75c and ..... ............ ...... ....
Mems Scarf Pins; each 25c, DOE, zoe,
ST. 80 81 and ................ ...... .. ..........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

Il Nmls GlitS Tor men anu DONS.
Mems Collar and Gun Boxes, each zoe
and ...... .... So. ....... ............ .... 20 81
Mems Military lIairlIru,hes, set Sl55
). % and.....".................. 80
Mems Smoking Sets, set j"c. -. a2.!5.
- 40 and......... SD
Mems Comb and Brush in box. 81
Mems Coat anil Hat Brush in box ..... 81
Mems Outing Night robes, each SIC,
......... =. ................ ........... -. Sl.1
Mems Muslin Night Bobes, each soc
and....... 5000. .......... ~
Mems Outing Pajamis Suits, 81 and. SIS
Mems Warm Underwear, Soc 80 So
Mems Warm Lined Gloves BE tom. S2.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

You can find the largest assortment OF
Wagons, Carriages, Babies and Iron Toys at
b. b. Smiths. decl6 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
DIED.

On Friday, December %, 1904, at ll:41 .
H., SUSAN ", widow of w. II. II. Whit
comb and daughter Of the late Charles l.
Neale, age &c years. NOtice of funeral here
after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF b. P. O.
~ ELKS, LODGE NO. s--There will
be no meeting on account OF holiday until
Monday, January 9th.
GEO. 4. CATION. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
EnR RENT

That desirable DWELLING ia south Pat
rick street. containing 10 rooms and bath
,Eouirs at IO2 south Alfred street.
laOs eta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23

Tor SALE.-EIGnT FRESH COWS aud
i SPRINGERS from Cuipeper and Abe
mar counties: also a three-year. oil short
horned BUiI. Apply to J. NJ. klAEf
.Iamiesou'~ Farm, just west Of Alexandria.
dec22 BE-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-23
Tree Ornaments,

$500 worth Of Christmas Tree Ornaments
Animals for Yards. Floating Toys, Fences,
Tree Holders. Candles. &c.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
Increase Their Equipment.

Messrs. Al. and George Straub have
this week purchased the teams and all
equipment used by the Shaffer Bros. in
ore hauling from the mines to the mills,
and at once assumed control Of the prop
erty. The Sbaffers it has been conceded
have always kept their equipment up to a
high standard of excellence, and have
never been idle since they started IN
business here and the Straub Bros. will
inherit an established trade that will be
profit Garner from the start. 1t is un.
derstood that all hauling contracts will
go with the transfer Of the hauling equip
ment. This recent acquisition now gives
to Straub Bros. the largest hauling capa-
city of any in the county.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
Okoufke Entertains Royalty.

Idaho Springs has been entertaining
royalty unawares this week in the person
Of Count Won Regaustein. of the German
Umpire. The distinguished parsonage
made his presence known to Marshal
O'Rourke in a burst of confidence and
attempted to impress the peace officer
With his importance, but O'Rourke was
not equal to the burden of secrecy and
gave the news away to some ofhis friends
and the Count Immediately lost his iden-
tity as a common mortal. He tarried but
a short time and departed for Denver
where more attention is paid to those
born to the purple.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
GAeser Hotel Opens Tonight.

The Glacier hotel at Yankee announces
that the opening will lake place on An
gust 6, aud it is expected that all the
accommodations will be in demand dur
ing the remainder Of the sunmer. This
hotel is located near th( bottom of
the famoas Yankee glacier, which i
said to be the only large body of ice and
snow in the country that Is accessible
at all times and is also near St. Mary's
lake, one Of the most beautiful bodies
Of water in tbs state. James peak is but
short distance sway and may be reached
by horse or foot without much exertion.