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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
The Contests Tomorrow.

The hose and hook and ladder races
and steamer contest, which will take
place on Alfred street, between King and
Queen, tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock,
will be interesting aud thrilling. The
tests will doubtless be witnessed by many
interested spectators. The prizes will
be as follows: Hose race State COM
panes on'y), custody of association
trumpet and second prize, 800; hose
race (all contestants), $50 F; second prize,
$25; hook and ladder race, $75 steamer
contest, 800.
The prize money 1926 in gold) is on
exhibition in Messrs. r. G. Acton q
Sons store, on King street.
The judges OF the contests are II. A.
Downham, E. Warfeld, sr., and Il. f..
Gronau. These gentlemen will also act
as judges this evening for the largest and
best appearing uniformed company in
line with band AID the finest uniformed
band in line. The time keepers are
Sol. Hopkins and VIM. Wildt.
The fire hydrant at the corner OF Al
fred and Cameron streets will be used.
So far the Charlestown Company is
the only one entered for the steam con-
test and the Rouss Company and the
Hook and Ladder Company. The COM
panies so far entered for the hose con-
test are Harrisonburg, Lexington, Cow
ington, Luray, Stanton, Waynesboro,
Annex of Norfolk county, POcahontas,
and Shenandoah of Woodstock.
Full arrangements for the contests
will not be completed till tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
Declined to Come.

There was an incident in connection
with the meeting of the Firemen's Con-
vention in this city which came near
depriying Alexandra of one brass
band during the festivities. A portion
of the Marine Baud had been engaged
for the occasion, but when the managers
learned that the Phoebus Band would be
here they notified the committee that
thew could not appear in the procession
with a band that did not belong to
musical organization. The Washing
tonians were respectfully notified thai
Alexandria could take no part in this
issue, and if the city was not large
enough for both bands under the cir
cumstances, that from the Old Dominion
city would be preferred. Another band,
however, was secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
Police Commissioners.

A meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners was held last night.
Mayor Simpson presided, and Messrs.
Hill, Lawler and Graham were present.
No business was transacted and the ses-
sion was brief.
Commissioner LAWYER moved that the
charges made by William II. Travers
against Lieutenant Smith be dismissed.
He said the matter had been practically
settled in the Police Court where the
lieutenant and Travers had been fined,
the former for assault and the latter
for disorderly conduct. Mr.. LAWYER
said the board was only vested with the
power Of removal should it act in the
case, and he did not think the otense
merited any such procedure. The lieu
tenant had been grossly insulted by the
complainant, and the former, while act
ing hastily, had probably proceeded as
any member of the board would under
similar circumstances. He believed in
throwing all reasonable protection around
officers, and was averse to allowing them
to be subjects for insult.
Mr.. Graham said that while each
member of the board was acquainted
with the facts in connection with the
case, he thought that in Difference to the
plaintiff the board should investigate the
matter inasmuch, as the charges had been
made.
His opinion was shared by Mr.. Hill.
Mavor Simpson said Mr. S. G. Brent,
counsel for Lieutenant Smith, was not
present nor prepared to defend his client,
while one of the material witnesses was
out of the city. He suggested that Dir.
Lawler could amend his motion by NOV
ing that the board determine not to IN
vestigate the charges.
This procedure was objected to by
Messrs. Graham and Hill, as such ac'
ton might be miscOn3trued.
Mr.. Lawler reiterated that the board
had no power in the premises save to
dismiss, and the charges against the lieu
tenant did not warrant such action. He
was opposed to any "mOnkey business
in the shape OF reprimands and desired
that the charge be nolle pressed.
Aa interchange of opinion followed
ncerning the powers vested in the
ayor and the Police Board, in which
present participated.
Mr.. Lawler subsequently withdrew his
otion, after which the board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
The Firemen.
The Convention-Last Nights Festiv
itives-TOday's Parade.

The Convention-LastN Nights Festiv-
itives-Today's Parade.
There were gala scenes in Alexandra
last night, aud King and other streets
we're thronged with people until late
hour. The weather was fair and warm,
and both young and old surged up aud
down Alexandria's principal thorough
fares. The roadway at certain points
was at times as much crowded as the side
walks. Music was in the air, bunting
was in proGusion and electric lights were
glimmering from many buildings. The
antics ofthe Phoebus company which mas
queraded through the streets were great
ly enjoyed, especially by the little ones,
while the enlivcning music of the band
which accompanied that organization to
this city was a delightful feature. Mayor
Simpson, Mr.. Park Agnew, Fire Chief
Pettey and others we're serenaded by the
band during the evening. The iestivi-
ties extended from Fairfax street to the
old fair grounds where the carnival and
mardi gras company made things lively.
Atthe close of the day there was balloon
ascension from the enclosure when
performer descended to terra frma by
the aid of a parachute. He landed on
north Columbus street and the balloon
fell on north Washington street. There
will be ascensions each day this week.
The houses of the Alexandria fire
companies have been tastefully deco
rated, and members of the visiting or
CARNATIONS Hospitality entertained by
their guests The Columbia company
kept open house yesterday and today,
and inviting lunches werein abundance.
The Reliance Company gave a "set
out" last night to their guests. There
is no yard to the Relief truck house,
and some of the features enacted at the
other houses were necessarily omitted.
The building, however, was thrown open
to the visitors and numbers availed
themselves of the comforts offered by
their hosts.
A painting representing washing
ton as a Firemen" adorned the front of
the Columbia house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

country 10 little time, as no mistake
could be made by the most ignorant
person 10 transmitting quick and in
telligent alarm when FIRE was discover
ed, at the same time providing means Tor
the almost sure detection of anyone ma
liciously operating the same.
The following officers were then elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President, J. r. Saum, OF HARRISON
burg; senior vice president, +. A..
Kearney. of Phoebus; statistician, X.
w. Withers, of Suffolk secretary, u.
G. Cumming, of Portsmouth; treasurer,
T. ]. Williams, of Charlottesville, and
chairman OF the legislative committee,
John H. Redwood, OF Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
River Notes.

The schooner John 7. Robinson
loaded with lumber by SDloot & Co.,
has sailed for the lower river.
The schooner Oakland, with lumber
from H. X. Field & Co., has sailed for
Riverside.
Two large three-masted schooners
have beeu anchored off this port since
Monday. 1t is supposed they are
waiting to be dOcked in order to load
railroad ties.
The river steamers carried full COM
plements of passengers on their trips to
the lower river this morning.
Canal boat No. Is has been loaded by
Bryant Fertilizer Company for points on
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
Police Court.

IJustice H. B. Cation presiding'J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning;
William Dixon, colored, arrested by
Officer Mayhugh charged with assault
and iniuring property, was fined So.
A man, arrested by Officer Nicholson
charged with larceny, was dismissed.
Georgianna Thornton, arrested by
Officers Belts and Beach charged with
drunken and dlsorderly conduct, was
fined So.
A white man, arrested BY the same
officers charged with interfering Win
the police, was dismissed. 49,
Victoria Lee, colOred, arrested by 'ne
same officers for assault on Charles JACK
son with Ia knife, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
That Big Railroad Yard.

A Washington paper has at last
heard of the big railroad yard to be es-
tablished between this city and Wash
ington, and headed its special dated
New York, "Great freight yards here, ="
which would lead some to think that it
meant Washington. As stated ID the
Gazette on the 9th inst. the yard will be
north of this city and will, it is said, be
the largest railroad yard in the world,
capable of accommodating thousands OF
cars. 1t will cost several millions OF
dollars aud will be used by the six rail
roads passing through this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
Cholera fnfantum.

This disease has lost its terrors since
Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhnea Remedy came into general use.
The uniform success which attends the
use of this remedy in all cases OF bowel
complaints in children has made it a
favorite wherever It's value has become
known. For sale by Richard Gibson
and w. +. Creighton * Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

The cut ia cabin rates announced by tie
Cunar NJ Yesterday in the rate war with
the steamship combines, was met today hy
the Whit Star line The company an
nounce' reduction in the 6isi-.iaSS rate
from New York TO Liverpool TO on the
Oceanic. So on the Majestic and Teutonle,
$50 on the Baltic and Arabic. The line also
announces $50 rate on all boats Of the com
pany plying between Boston and liverpool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
MEMS GOODS
REDUCED.
Manhattan Shirts Reduced

One lot Manhattan Stiff Bosom Colored
Shirts reduced to, each. .................. CSC
All the $3.50 White Manhattan Negli-
gee Shirts reduced to, each. ............. SIZE
All the Manhattan Sl.50 Fancy Negli-,
gee Shirts reduced to, each.............. SLIP
All the Manhattan 81 White and Fancy
Negligee Shirts now, each................ $l.35
One lot Mems 81 Fancy Negligee Shirts
now, each......... Observation-Disclosures. 65C
One lot Mems 81 White Madras Shirts,
separate cuffs, each e. ........ =. .......... 85C
One lot Mems SOC Fancy Madras Shirts
nOw...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. o0c
One lot Mems 25c Suspenders nOw........ l5C
One lot 25c NecktieS now........,........... l0C
One lot Mems Odd Shirts now. .......... 25C
Mems SOC Fancy Hose now. ............... Boz
Mems SOC Balbriggan Underwear, re-
duced to, each.............. ..... ......... 37iC
One lot Boys SOC Negligee Shirts
reduced to. each ....... :. ................ S5C
Mems zoe Fancy and White Stocks
nOW.... l0N
Mems and Boys 25c Fancy Stocks now sc
One lot Mems and Boys Fancy Madras
Shirts ............................ 2oc
Trunks frOm........ ........S2.9S up.
Suit Cases from....... -. CSC up.
Satchels from. ................ 39c up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
The Death Penalty.

little thing sometimes results in death.
Thus a mere scratch, insignificant cuts or
puny boils have paid the death penalty. 1t
is wise to have Bucklen's Arnica Saiye, ever
handy. It's the best Salve on earth and wlll
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores, ulcers
aud Piles threaten. Only 25c, st Z. g
Leadoeater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
The Uniforms.

The FIRE companies appeared in line
uniformed as follows:
Friendship, Alexandria, 80 men; drab
hats. long drab coats, black trousers, old
engine and reel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

Deviled Crabs are made fresh twice daily
al Rammel's Restaurant-at five o'clock in
the afternoon and eight o'clock in the even
ing. Both phones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
A Good Showing.

In the two days Of the Harrisonburg
Horse Show c. R. Hooff, jr., Of Alex
audria, captured seven prizes, making q
fne showing in the hunter classes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
LOST.

I OST-On King street or on the Carnival
l. grounds BLACK SILK SHAWL with
fringe. Will the person who found il kindly
return il to Mr.. Chas. Duffey, 20S south Fair
fax street? lr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

Steamed Hard Shell Crabs, Deviled Crabs
and salad, prepared from steamed crabs OF our
own picking, are relished By every one;
Rammsl's Restaurant Home phone s.. Bell
phone Leo,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

ur Lee Lash, at his saloon, No. 404 north
Fairfax street, is serving every evening de-
i;c;onsly prepared deyiled crabs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:l5 and sets 6:5l.
-, sun I,Sev al ia a. m. and 2:0S p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

wv.rHE. PRoBABILITIEs.-For this Sec
W shoTers tonight and Friday; cooler To-
n ,% fresh nOrthwesterly, shifting to north
easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
Price, $4,000.

We arc authorized TO offer for few days
that DESIRABLE THREE-STORY BRICK
DWELLING, containing Is rooms. located
on the east side OF Alfred street, between King
and Gamer n, belonging TO the estate of the
late Judge Critcher, fronting on Alfred street
81 feet II inches, with depth Of 1854 feet ~
inches, containing about l, 500 square feet Of
ground, with the right Of enclosing the park
ing in front 10 feet, with entire frontage OF
lot, making front yard Of $50 feet Of ground.
residential sections Of Alexandria, street in
front being paved with yitrifed brick.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a choice
home, possessing all the advantages that any
enc could desire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

c,New York Rockaways and Little Neck
ClAlos on half shell. Rammsl's Restaurant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
For Sale.

That very desirable property, formerly the
residence ofthe late Capt. Nathaniel Boush.
running north ON Pils street 70 feet to u
feet alley, which is well paved with yitrihe'i
brick theuce east with said alley. and parallel
with Pitt street. 1903 feet inches 10 another
alley 20 feet wide; thence soath with this al
ley, and parallel with Pit street, 2S feet o
inches; thence to the beginning, with the use
of both Of said alleys, and q strip OF ground
feet wide binding the whole extent of south
line. This property is improved by, well,
built, story Brick House, and is bounded
on the south By st. Pauls Church, making it
one Of the most desirable properties for a home
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18
The Parade.

Joy was in the air shortly after
day break today, and as the sun rose
higher the city became more anlma,
ted. The streets we're soon thronged
with people, and the town bore de-
cidedly holiday appearance. The deco
rations had been augmented, strangers
were Aocking to the city, and hustle was
in evidence everywhere. The Phoebus
Band, A. BuglioRe, leader, was NOV
ing from point to point discoursing
aDimating music. They took a position
in front of the Gazette Office and ior
about twenty minutes kept large crowd
On Prince street, between Fairfax and
Royal The music was exceptionally
good.
Masqueraders appeared here and there
and engaged in amusing antics.
In the meantime arrangements for the
parade at 3 o. clock were in active prep.
araton. As might have been expected,
there was manifest hustle in and around
the engine houses. The engines and hose
reels were being layishly and tasefully
prepared, and they never looked prettier.
All were working in accord and vieing
to make the celebration notable event
in Alexandria's history.
Toward noon King, Washington aud
other streets became thronged, and early
10 the afternoon Alexandrians and the
thousands of visitors who had arrived in
the city we're massiDg at King and
Washington streets.
The weather was fair and a north
westerly breeze made conditions COM
paratively pleasant for mid August.
The procession, which formed on
Washington street, right resting on
Cameron, moved shortly after 3 o'clock,
as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

CAPE COD CRANBERRIES. choice
quality. just received by nDr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

o.org.tOwu, Aug. is-wheAt 75as5.
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20 Nests FRUIT BASKETS, just received
for sale low by j. Z. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

ZEST, the new cereal food, Just received
Nv J. @, AILBCkN;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

SMALL HAMS, winter cured and mild
cured, for sale by ,nn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

Twelve mats very fine OLD JAVA COZ
FEE just received by n,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

A full line Of BROOMS, HEATHR
BRCONS and WHISKS for sale low By.
/ C. MILPURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-18

NORWAY SMOKED sARDINEs, in oil
just received by
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-05-12
HORSES FEET ARE TENDER.
How to Treat Little Injuries That
Quite Often Lead to Lamensss
f. and Disablsment

The horses feet require looking after
frequently, as they are liable to unex-
pectedly get in q condition to annoy the
animal and to seriously initiate against
an otherwise thriving condition, re-
marks writer in Farm Stock journal.
The horse is liable to pick up nails.
strips of metal, splinters and pieces OF
glass. II he steps on nail, for instance,
even though the head be up, he may
catch 1t in tender part of the foot, and
forcing it out of the rotten board in
which it was held and carry it along.
Succeeding steps drive the nail further
in and the horse becomes lame.
The part of the foot that is most sub
ject to such mishaps is the frog and
cleft just behind the frog. Even splin-
tiers of wood are liable to find their way
into this vulnerable region and thus be-
come the source of great irritation.
amounting sometimes, but not always,
to visible lameness.
Quite often the injury is not SUFFICIENT
to produce lameness, yet it is sufficiently
great to cause pain which may last for
some time. Frequently the injury is
manifested by disinclination to rest
the weight on the foot when standing.
When in motion the pain is not sufficient
to prevent the horse putting his foot
down as usual. Such injuries often are
observed when the horse is started OF
quickly after standing for some time.
When the nail, or other article that
produced the wound. has been removed,
follow the puncture through the sole or
frog to the soft tissues, then fill the cav
ity with solution made of equal parts
of gum camphor and carbolic acid and
pack with cotton. The treatment should
be repeated daily until recovery is COM
plete. Where this treatment is promptly
and properly carried out. the wounds
produced in the foot of the horse by
nails. glass, scraps of iron and other like
things, rarely result in Assesses ana
suppuration. In cases which eliminate
in the formation of assesses tho treat
ment necessary Is to remove all loose
horn and dress with cotton saturated
with the gum camphor and carbo'sc acid
solution. The cotton may be held In
place by a bandage around thefoot.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-05-12
! PACKING HOUSE SECRET.
steam Is Now Used in Keeping Meats
a$S% - Sweet and Perfectly. Pure in
Refrigerators.

A superintendent of 4 meat-packing
establishment tells the St. Louis Globe
Democrat that steam is used to assist
in keeping meats sweet and pure in
refrigerators. Cool air alone keeps
them fresh, but not entirely untainted.
The Australians solved the problem
first, They tried experiment after ex-
pertinent without avail, until some ono
thought of using steam to volatilize
the gases which cause these annoying
conditions and draw them of. A
steam pipe was placed in a wooden
duct at the bottom of a refrigerator
chamber stored with meat; the gases
of this kind are low lying, and the
duct led directly to the brine tanks
The experiment occurred at Sydney,
and for SO days the refrigerator COM
partment was Kept closed, at the end
of which time it was opened, the meat
drawn forth, and every piece thorough
ly tested. 1t was as fresh; and pure,
without the slightest suggestion Of
bone odor or mold, as on the day it
was packed. The gases had been vola-
tilted by the steam carried off by the
wooden duct, and the entire noxious
condition purified by the brine tanks
With this aid to the refrigerator pro-
cess, provided care be taken that the
temperature never falls below freez-
ing point, save occasionally, so that
the meat will not become frozen, it
may now be kept for years, and be
perfectly fresh when taken out for
consumption.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-05-12
The Draft Horse Business.

=
T Some say the draft horse business
is going to be oyerdone again. / want
to say there never has been time 10
the history of the draft horse when a
good one was not wanted ct a. price
considerably above HIS reasonable
cost, even when the market was at its
worst. not toymention the more profit
able period. II Europe. where the
improved breeds have been kept con-
tinuously for centuries, the draft horse
is considered the most profitable ami
NAL on the farm, and ibis with land
worth 20 times as much as ours, ard
feed much more expensive. II study
ing the draft horse, we must not over
look his twofold relation to agricul-
ture. First Ills great usefulness in
actual labor performed in the pursuit
of Agriculture; second, rs being him-
self a profitable product of agriculture.
Prairie Farmer. #s#
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-05-12

unless they are given small paddock
in which to run for exercise. With a
good run in connection it will accommo-
date 100 sheep under the rule of six
square feet to the sheep; but ten square
feet is better for the sheep, andin that
case 60 sheep will be the limit after al
lowing for the feed racks. 49,
Fig. 3 shows the floor plain with
feed rack, which may be filled from the
loft above. II this rack be made contin-
uous the length of the stable, it divides
the stable into two divisions, which is a
desirable feature.-Ohio Farmer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-05-12
CEMENT TROUGH.

Make temporary frame for the outside
of your trough, then pour in the grout
material, and with trowel fashion the
inside as you wish. Leave the bottom
conceived on inside like q bowl or kettle.
The top edges should be twoand one-half
to three inches thick. A piece Of chain
put in the end Of the trough In making,
near the bottom, makes 1t convenient
and handy to move. q: :.
If cleats are desired, rods of round
iron can be imbedded In the grout be-
fore It sets. These prevent hogs from
lying down in the trough and wasting
the contents. After having fashioned
out your trough. and put in iron bars for
cleats, MI full Of water. The material
will set better and your trough will wear
for all time. Troughs Of this kind six.
feet long are most convenient and much
cheaper than wooden ones.-J. E. Sam
mon, Farm and Home.