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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Meetings.

At the annual meeting OF stockholders
of the The Savings Mutual Building and
Loan Association held last night the
following officers were elected: NJ. b.
Harlow, President; Peter Aitcheson,
Vice President E. j. Fleming, Secre-
tary; ]. d. Normoyle, Treasurer; and
NJ. B. Harlow, Peter Aitcheson, W. NJ.
Reardon, T. J. Fannon, J. NJ. HIll,
Samuel Bendheim, A. II. Oehlert,
w. H. P. Kelly, r. E. Knight, directors.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of Geo. w. Knox Express Company
was held in this city today when the
following directors were elected: }. j.
Darlington, ]. 0. Knox, G. V. Knox,
NJ. X. Lynn and W. S. Kuox.
The annual meeting of the stockhoid'
ers of the National Rifles Hall Asso-
citation was held today for the election
of a board of directors and the trans
action of other business of interest to
the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Savings Bank

The Mercantile Railway Building and
Loan Association has added new iea-
ture to its business in the shape OF saw
ings system, the details of which will be
found in the advertisement on the nfs'
page of today's Gazette. Alexandra
has reached a stage in its history when a
savings institution isa veritable desluelA-
tum the utility of which will be appre-
ciated by many who manage to retain a
small margin above actual living expens-
es. The institution referred tc above
has well-known and practical Alexsn-
drians at its head. and will douoties
meet a growing want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
The weather. and River.

The weather has moderated consider
ably during the past AZ hours. Inc
mercury Yesterday morning stood at y
at 7 O'Clock; at the same hour this
morning it registered 2S0. The sun has
made his power felt today on places
where his beams could be brought into
ulay. and pavements ON the north side of
streets hayc been partially cleared of
ice. On the south side of thoroughfares,
however, there is little perceptible
change. At certain intersections con-
siderable inconvenience is experienced
by the overflow of water caused by the
thaw.
There is but little new to report con-
corning the river. The scene this morn
ing was akin to that of yesterday.
Packs of broken ice which the ebbing
and flowing of the tide failed to move
was about all that could be seen, as fog
enveloped the Maryland shore for a
time. The aspect was bleak and dreary,
and from present indications an extend
ed spell of mild weather will be necessary
to raise the ice embargo. The Norfolk
line still keeps up its service and the
Estelle Randall makes daily trips short
distance down the river. The steamer
Newport News arrived up this morning
on time. She encountered heavy ice
from Piney Point to this city. About
two hours later the steamer Washington
passed up. The latter boat has been I'M
dergoing repairs at Newport News.
She will resume her place on the Nor
folk route tonight The Baltimore boat
has not arrived this week, and the
Randall line steamers have been forced
to tie 40. The Baltimore and Ohio
transfer service was brought to al stand
still Yesterday, and both night and day
crews we're laid off temporarily. The
United States army tug Gibbon on her
trip up from Fort Washington Tuesday
had two holes stove in her hull by the
ice. The holes were found one on each
side of the boat, and both were nearly
four feet long and of considerable width.
At 8 O'Clock this evening the mercury
registered $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Rehekah Lodge.

At a regular meeting of Samaritan
Rebekah Lodge, No. 27, I. 0. 0: F.,
held last night, the following officers
were installed by Mrs. w. E. Hinken,
d. d. P. IN. G , Miss Sarah Whitton {;
V. G.. Mrs. WIN. beavers Recording
Secretary, Mrs. W. E. Hinken; Finan-
cial Secretary, w. L. Martin treasurer,
Mrs. J. T. Watkins; chaplain, Mrs.
Jas. Mansfield warden, Mrs. d. E.
Padgett; conductor, Miss Sadie Wat
kins R. S. N. g., Mrs. Geo. Wilton
l.. S. n. c., Mrs. Geo. Hinken Il. >.
V. G., Miss Carrie Crockett; l.. 5. v.
g.. Mrs. Brooke Arnold /. g., Mrs. j..
i. Looney O. c.. c. R. Fegan. The
retiring officer, Mrs. j. Sprouse, was
presented with a Past Grand's jewel.
Mrs. Cumbea, of Ruth Rebekah Lodge,
CT Savannah, Ga, presented the jewel
with appropriate remarks. After The
installment the members enjoyed ban
Duet in the lower hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Personal.

Miss Lila Barrett has returned from 2
long visit to Mexico City, accompanied
by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Barrett,
who resides in that city.
The President yesterday nominated TO
be lieutenant commanders Lieut.. Ward
P. Winchell. Lieut.. Winchell is a
nephew of Capt. ]. V. Davis of this city
and his many friends here will be
glad to learn of his promotion.
Mr.. Charles Davis, of New Brighton,
Pa, is visiting his brother, Capt. J. V.
Davis.
Miss Ewing and Miss Maytelle Ewing
have returned to the city, after a visit
to Port Deposit, Md.
Dir. @. G. Leadbeater will leave here
tomorrow for New York and on Satur-
day will sail for a trip to the West
Indies and as far as the Venezuelan
coast.
Mr.. J. R. Cation is home from Rich
mond and will not return to that city
until the new legislature meets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Opera House.

RoucIcre, the mystifer will during his
engagement here tomorrow night present
MANY strange aud fascinating features
D PECULIAR to the magic of the Chinese
CONGRATULATIONS Of dazzling ski,
from ancient celestial teachings blended
with modern observations. In connec-
lion with this well known artist, the
colonial trio, Sherwood Fox and "arua'
Cain and Hunter, musical comedian,
with Belmont electrical fire dancers anu
others will be seen in their great special
ties. There will be a street parade on
the day Of exhibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Death of Well-Known Colored Man.

Gus Pumpkins, colored, who had re-
gently been sufferer from paralysis,
died at his home on Queen street, be-
tween Alfred and Columbus, last night.
The deceased was about Is years old.
Lumpkins in reconstruction days was
prominent figure in the republican
camp, although he was devoid of the
apgressiveness 50 often manifested by
other colored individuals in those times !;
hence he enjoyed the respect of his white
acquaintances. He vas a shoemaker by
trade. but at one time conducted hotel
on King street, between Washington and
Columbus which was patronized by
colored people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Free Methodist Church.

Quarterly meeting services Will COM
mence at the Free Methodist Church on
south Lee street tomorrow night and
continue over Sunday. The order oil
services will be as follows: Preaching
Friday and Saturday at $50 p. m: also
at II O. clock Sunday morning, followed
Inv the sacrament of the Lords supper.
Love feast at 2;SO, preaching again at
1880 in the evening. Rev. George
Eakins, presiding elder, of Colwyn,
Pa. will be in charge. Rev. Albert
sergeant, of Wilmington, Del, Is also
expected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
u. S. Court.

rJudge Edmund Waddill presiding. ]
The grand jury returned an indict-
ment against Jos. Bartini for presenting
a false pension claim.
The grand and petit juries were then
discharged. 20
The old cases of T. B. Berry and U.
e. Dawson were continued until the next
term. the accused being fugitives from
justice.
In re G.. r. l.. Timberville, in bank
ruptcy order entered fixing January
90 as the date for hearing bankrupt $
petition for discharge. Court adjourned
until tomorrow but the business OF the
term has been practically finished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Froze to Death.

Charles Nickens, an old and we'll
known coored resident, was frozen to
death at his home in the western part OF
the city night before last. Nickens had
recently been a sufferer from mental
troubles, and on Tuesday night he DIS
robed and lay in nude condition on
the floor. The mercury in the Their
mometer at the time was lowering be-
tween 6 and 80, and when neighborss
went to his house yesterday they found
Nickens stark and stiff, his death hav-
ing occurred several hours previously.
His wife was found in another room
nearly frozen to death. She was carried
to the Alexandria Hospital where she
received proper attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Friendship Fire Company.

All a regular meeting of the Friend,
sbin Veteran Fire Association held last
NIGHT at their hall on Alfred street, con-
siderable business was transacted. The
following officers we're elected for the
ensuing year: President, Z. Il.
Dnwn5am vice president, jas. Travers
treasurer VIM. f. Emerson recording
secretary C. NJ. Griffin, sr. financial
secretary, w. l. Emerson ) coniu,a,uS S
of engine, Capt. Jas. Webster; command
err of hose, VIM. Grady janitor' WIN.
Humfries. Several applications TOT
membership we're received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Accidents to Skaters.

A young man named Garlic Jet fell
and sprained one of his ankles while
skating on Hunting creek yesterday
evening. ~
A head-on collision occurred on Hunt
inc creek yesterday evening between two
Youths named respectively Pitts and
Rogers, in which, it is feared, the latter
sustained serious injury to the optic
nerve. Pitts's forehead came in violent
contact with one of Rodgers eyes. The
latter was stunned and remained in a
dazed condition for some time. His
eye, it is said, has remained motloniess
since the accident
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Law to Be Enforced.

Mayor Simpson had his attention
called again this morning to the fact that
numbers. of housekeepers continue the
practice of allowing hydrants to
run continuously in order to prevent
them from freezing; hence the accumu-
lations of ice on many pavements, rem
dering them dangerous to pedestrians
The Mayor directed acting Chief Betus
to see that the law in regard to TINS
matter is enforced. Should there be fur
Their violation the offenders will be
fined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Failing OFF of Lodgers.

There were but three dodgers at the
station house last night. Several nights
racently three or four times that number
have applied for accommodations, some
WING back the next night, which Is
oo a;nsf rules. Some of the policemen
ssid The itnerants they were liable to be
Int on the chain gang which Is az
p pvsssot engaged in cutting ice on the
p ;sas This report was rapidly circu,
.I I.sa ar'nng the nomadic element anc
ia' 'st Of his class are avoiding the sta
ton house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Woman's Auxiliary.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary was held in the
Camp Hall Tuesday night, and a COM
mittee was appointed to procure estI-
mates for a memorial to Miss Julia de
Lagnel, to be placed in the building. A
communication from Lee Camp IN refer
ence to serving their supper on the 18th
was received and acted upon, and a
committee was appointed to take the
affair in charge. The auxiliary then
adjourned subject to a call frem the
chairman of the supper committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done, yet 1t
NAV be Of some help to consider the
matter. If the cause is something over
which YOU have no control it is obvious
that worrying will not help the matter
in the least. On the other hand, II with
in your control you have only to act.
When you have cold and fear an attack
of pneumonia, buy bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and use it judi
ciously and all cause for worry as to the
outcome will quickly disappear There
is no danger of pneumonia when II Is
used. For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Fined Ten Dollars.

There was but one case before Mayor
Simpson this morning-that of colored
boy named Litton Harris, who had been
arrested by Officer Knight charged with
stealing money from Mr.. VIM. Naylor
in market. The offense was committed
several weeks ago, since which time
Harris has been away from the city. He
was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
LOCAL HREVITIES.

Timothy White, blind man, has been adj
mitted to the Alexandria Hospital. His in
disposition is not serious.
Margaret, the infant daughter of Mr.. c. +.
and Mrs Carrie Williams, died at her parents
home, 1911 Prince street, this morning.
The Woman's Auxiliary will furnish the
banquet to be given by Lee Camp on General
Lees birthday, Tuesday, January 10.
A report on the streets this evening that an
accident had occurred on the Southern Rail-
way was denied at the company s Office in this
city.
Mrs Mary A. Lloyd, wife of Mr.. John T.
Lloyd, of this city, died in Washington this
morning. She had gone to that city but a
few DAYS ago to visit her daughter.
The remains Of Mrs. Miriam c. O'IIanlon,
who died at her home in this city yesterday,
were shipped this evening by Domaine & Son
to Fayetteville, n. c., where the interment
will take place.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Carl Travenner and Meta
Chinn, both of Loudoun county Walter
L. Rector and 0ctavia c. Cross, both OF
Manassas, and to Ernest T. Hardaway and
Mamie V. O'Brien, both of Lynchburg. A
marriage license was issued in Baltimore yes
terday to Frederick Halliday Rittenour, OF
Alexandria, and Alice Winfield Carraway, OF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Inst One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief IN one
minute because il kills the microbe which
ticIles the mucous membrane, causing the
cough. and at the same time clears the
nblegm. draws out the inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs, wards OF q
nnenmonia and is a harmless and never faii-
Inc cure in all durable cases of Coughs; colds
and Group. One Minute Cough Cure Is
pleasant 10 take. harmless and good alike for
y,nng and old. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Very Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, although every JONI,
,ohad snd every nerve was racked with pair"
writes c. W. Bellamy, locomotive fireman
of of Burlington, Iowa. 81 was weak and pale
without any appetite and all run down. As
was aboat 10 give it up, / got bottle of Elee,
trio Bittcrs and after taking it, felt as well
as | ever did in my life" Weak, sickly, run
down people always gain new life, strength Ssi
and yigor from their use Try them. satis'
faction guaranteed by Z. S. Leadbeater q
Sons Price 80 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Weddings.

Mr. Frederick II. Rittenour and Miss
Alice Carraway were married in Baltimore
Yesterday. The newly-married couple
started on a bridal tour after the cere-
mony had been performed.
Mr.. Charles Ewald and Miss Florence
TIGER we're married last night at 81.
Mary's Church parsonage by Rev. ID. D.
Nnfler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Installation.

The local branch of the Brotherhood
of Painters, Decorators and Paperhang'
ers of America, held their first regular
meeting for the new year last night, IN
the rooms of the Business Mems League.
The following officers were installed I
Lewis b. Monroe, president; Thomas
Hall, vice president; W: Z: Evans
gen'l secretary.treasurer; }. a. hing,
conductor Z. Roland, warden anc
Elmor Steel, preceptor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
Week of Prayer.

The week of prayer services will be
held in the Methodist Protestant Church
tonight. and will be conducted by Rev:
]. p. Stump. The subject will be "Ail
nations and peoples. the one human
family loved of God.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER For this sec
ton rain or snow tonight probably continu-
ing Friday variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
62l KING STREET.
mo- Gas. CONSUMES.

Gas consumers who have not as yet paid
their gas bills for the last quarter are respect
fully Informed that during the week ending
January g. 1904, [ will be at the city gas ONCE
Zach day from o'clock q. m. 10 p: M, and
will allow the usual discount on all bills pre-
sented for payment during the week. Ai,er
this week no discount will be allowed ana oe-
i;nouents will be required TO make early
settlement. SAM,L l.. MONROE.
;an4 lw Clerk of Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07

;.o with tonight, the Sharps ana
Beginning Will Mil meet on Thursday nights
Flats eno ySsI ana Me cast on Monday nights
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
WANTED.

A LADY, middle aged, viii read for hours
~ TO an invalid or child. Address for terms,
stating number Of hours wanted. II,
ian6 3ts Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07

EOR RENT.-Several furnished ROOMS,
4 with board. Apply at 2O4 north Wa'h-
ington street. JAM 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07

EOR RENT. - FURNISHED FRONT
+ ROOM with three windows, to ladies or
10 gentleman and wife; convenient location;
heat. light, bath, use Of parlor, $40 month.
rented. Address X. Y. L., Gazette Office:
jane St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07

I OST-RED SETTER, with white breast
IL and four white feet, with the tip of tail
white; about fve-months old Reward for
return TO owner. CARTER III. SMITH,
ian7 3ts 4O6 north Alfred street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-09

very costly-it sells for $1O to SIP. 30. according to equipment.
 or less expensive wagons there are many kinds. some built of steel and some of wood, but all showing an ad- vance of the old time styles. Thus 8 steel bodied, foot propelling wagon which is made also to be drawn In the ordinary way, with a tongue, so equip ped with hinged tongue that when the wagon Is propelled by the feet on the treadles the tongue can be doubled back over the wagon and held by the boy as he sits in the wagon to serve then as steering lever.
 Then there Is a handcar for one, two or three boys, propelled by means of lever rising in front of the seat.
 In fact, the boys wagons of today present marvelously varied array. There was time in the old days when a boys wagon was Just a wooden box on wooden wheels and with a tongue attached, wagon in which one nice little boy sat while another nice little boy trotted along drawing him: and, indeed, just such little wagons are still sold; but Sanford and Merton would stand aghast if they could See some of the wagons of the boys of the twentieth century.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-09

out another question and started tu leave the store. My curiosity became so great to find out why she had given so much for coin that actually wasn't worth more than quarter that asked:
 Exuse me, madam; but would you mind telling me why you have paid more than $10 for 50-cent piece"
 " Not at all.' was her answer. You see, that was in the year of my moth CTS birth. and she had given me a half dollar of that date. with a hole in It. which I had worn around my neck eveI since l was a little girl. A short time ago lost the coin. and ever since have been looking for another to replace it. but have not succeeded until just now And she left the shop in the highest state of satisfaction, while the dealer hugged himself with joy
 ''The chances are that it was the identical coin she had lost"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-09
GOA WHAT SHE WANTED.
Woman Paid $1O for Punctured Half
 Dollar.

New ork Times.
 That there are other reasons for the increased value of an old coin besides us scarcity was well illustrated to me the other day in Scranton. Penn." said an old coin collector. While looking over the collection of coins of a second- hand dealer in odds and ends at that place l came across a well worn half dollar of 1884. in which was a good sized hole. The shopkeeper asked me now much l would give him for it, and told him just exactly 25 cents for the date was a very common one, and besides the hole would have greatly detracted from its value, even if it had been rare issue.
 Did you say an 1894 half dolla Q asked woman who at this moment entered the shop. If you can get me a 5O-cent piece of that year I will give you S10 for it.
 The dealer replied that he could fur nlsh such coin, and the woman said that she wanted a hole put in it. ask ing how much that would be extra. Tho shopkeeper told her 25 cenas and made pretense of putting a hole in the half dollar after which he turned the coin over to her, She paid the $1O,25, with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-09

tricts of California (San FranciscoI now represented by Representatives Livernash and Winn. Democrats. which reports indicate have been gained by the Republicans. In the mAst sur prising of all the reports, however. come from the Fifth and Fifteenth Missouri Districts, both strongly Dem- ocratic and the former represented by MT. Cowherd, Chairman of the Demo- cratic Congressional District. The Re- publicans claim to have carried both districts. In the light of these reports q Republican majority of fifty in the House Is considered aconservative es- innate. $&
 Returns from the southern States show that they have returned the usual Democratic majorities on Con- gressmen as on other candidates. Ala bama. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mis- sissippi, North Carolina, South Caro- lima and Texas all send solid Demo- cratic delegations while those from Kentucky and Virginia probably each will send only one Republican, making no change from the present comple- ment. Tennessee will continue to send two Republican Congressmen.
 There are several solid Republican delegations already reported from Northern States including Iowa (with one possible exception), Kansas. Min nesota. New Hampshire and the two Dakotas. To. these must be added the delegations from Maine, Oregon and Vermont, in which States elections were held prior to today. Other States such as Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Penn sylvania and even Indiana and New Jersey, from which the Democrats hoped for much in the way of gains. again send to Congress delegations which are preponderatingly Republi- can. In New York the Republicans will suffer no less and will gain sev- eral Cnogressmen and they will make gain of at least two in New Jersey and other gains are reported from Maryland and West Virginia. Among the early dispatches was one indicating the certain return of,Speaker Cannon
 The result justified the wisdom of the Republican policy which was to give especial activity to doubtful dis tricts. The returns by States are as follows:
 Mss IA---. ga..-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-09
HOARSE
 COuGHS ST UFFY
 COLDS
QUICKLY CURED BY FOIey's Honey and ar

There is no case on record of a cold resulting in Pneumonia, or other serious lung trouble, after Foley's Honey and Tar had been taken.
 It will cure the most obstinate racking cough, and heals and strengthens the lungs.
 Foley's Honey and Tar has cured many cases of incipient Consumption and even in the last stages will always give comfort and relief.
 Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick relief to Asthma sufferers, as it relieves the difficult breath ing at once.
 Remember the name-FOley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes that cost you the same as the genuine. Do not take chances with some unknown preparation.
 Contains no opiates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-09
MONTANA.

The Democrats Succeed Tn Agaip
 Electing Toole.
 Butte. Mont. Nov. s.-Montana is for Roosevelt, returns up to Il o'clock indicating gains by the Republicans of over 30 per cent over four years ago Governor TooIe. Democrat, is re-elect- ed. The Democratic State ticket with possibly one or two exceptions, ap- pears to have won. Every County heard from has gone, for Roosevelt by from 300 to 800 majority.