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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Recognition to Pastor.

There was a large attendance OF Meth
odist Protestants and members OF other
denominations at the reception given
last night to Rev. J. II. S. Ewell, who
was recently retp ned to the pastorate of
the church in this city. The reception
was held in the lecture room Of the
church. The room had been tastefully
and appropriately decorated for the Oc-
casion. The affair was successful in
every particular, and all present expe-
rienced an enjoyable evening. A pro-
gramme had been arranged, each num-
Der of which was enacted in creditable
manner, all who participated being Eat
their best" The following was the
order of exercises Hymn 729, followed
by the Lords Prayer ;quartette, Messrs.
Frank Smith, J. T. Curtiss, Robert
Smith and J. T. Lucas; instrumental
solo. Miss Grace Chambers instrument
al duet, Mrs. G. Hantzmon and MISS
Elizabeth Hantzmon address OF well
come on behalf of the G. E. Society,
Mr.. f. n. Pittman address of welcome
on behalf of the ladies of the church,
Miss NJ. A. Penn song by four of the
Junior Society, Misses Florence Glass
COW, Florence Hantzmon, Mamie Simp-
son and Ruth Proctor address of welcome
on behalf of the Sunday school, Mr..
N. S. Greenaway; quartette, Standing
at the Portals of an Opening Year, "
Miss Bette Keys, Mrs. G. Hantzmon,
Mr.. S. Devaughn and Mr.. N. S. Green
away address of welcome on behalf OF
the church, Mr.. ]. T. Haring response
by the pastor; hymn 4S9; benediction.
This is Mr.. EwelPs fourth year as pas
tor and the church has prospered under
his naetOrafp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
CITY School Board.

A called meeting of the City School
Board was held last night, the super
intendent and all the members but three
hoirg present. The chairman, Col.
Smith, stated that the meeting had been
called at the request of the superinten'
dent who would state its object.
The superintendent then stated that
at the last meeting the financial condition
of the board had been discussed, but for
lack of a quorum no action had been
taken. For some years, he said, it had
been found impossible to keep the ex-
penses of the schools within the appro-
priations, and last year. there was
deficit of $500; this sum had been paid
out of the present years moneys and he
thought it best to call the board to-
gether that it might take action and
present to the City Council the state of
affairs now existing. He said that
either the schools would have to be closed
at the end of May or there would be a
deficit Of about 81, 800 if they were
kept open for the full ten months.
Mr.. Strauss thought it best under the
circumstances to close the schools at the
end of May; he regretted this, but knew
that the schools in all the other cities OF
the State were kept open but nine
months.
Capt Bryant thought the City Council
should be consulted in the matter;
the members of that body we're the peo-
plesrepresentatives, and they should say
whether the schools should be kept open
ten months: the board would thus be re-
lieyed OF responsibility in the matter.
Messrs Thomson, Carne and Stabler
expressed similar views saying that the
board would continue the session ten
months if the money was furnished.
Messrs. Strauss, Carne and Thomson
offered resolutions, the first looking 10
the closing of the schools on May 9lst,
and the others to continue them If the
money was furnished by Council.
Col. Smith suggested that resolution
be prepared setting forth the facts ana
stating how much money would De
needed TO continue the schools for ten
months. this to be submitted to Council:
The superintendent said Council had
allowed the board to pay interest on
debt unon a school building which
should have been liquidsted by Council,
After full interchange Of views all
the resolutions previously offered were
withdrawn and the following presented
by Col. Smith and agreed to by all the
members was unanimously adopted VIZ
AS the money under the control OF
this Board is only sufficient to deiray
the necessary expense of maintaining
the public schools to the 3lst day OF
Nav and it will cost the sum of 81, OOo
10 continue the schools during the
month Of June,
Resolved, That the City Council of
Alexandria is respectfully informed that
miles thesum of 81, 900 be provided, the
public schools will have to be closed on
The 31st Of May and that the clerk
transmit copy of this resolution to the
City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Kindergarten.

The AlexandriA Free kindergarten As
ISOLATION will mold its annual public
meeting on Froebel's birthday. April q,
at s O. clock at Lee Camp Hall. There
will be music under the direction of Mrs.
O'Brien, and addresses by Mrs. Kate W.
Barrett, Rev. PIP. Phillips and Rev. j..
P. Stump. No invitations will be issued
and the public is cordially invited.
There will be piano solo by Mrs. Rus
sell and vocal solos will be rendered by
Miss Greenwell, Miss Chinn and Mr..
Harrison Franklin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Progressiye Euchre Party.

One of the largest public progressive
euchre parties ever given in this city was
that given last night at the Lyceum Ha Il
for the benefit of the church and organ
fund of St. Mary's church. A number
of Washingtonians were present. Prizes
were awarded to the successful cue hire
PLAYERS as follows: Miss NJ. Igoe, tea set ;
Miss NJ. Breen, cushion Miss Murtaugh,
book; Mrs. Wade, hsndkerchiels Mr..
w. NJ. Donnelly, umbrella P. F.
German, ..jr., razor: James Roche,
nicture John I. Sweeney, cigars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
The Fishery.

The high northwest wind and cold
weather which set in yesterday dissipated
the animation which was apparent dur
ing the early morning hours, and before
shutdown affairs were again virtually at a
,tandstill. Several vessels loaded with
fish passed up the river for Washington
during the day. About 10000 herring
arrived here since yesterday. They weoe
from the Gums, and prices this morning,
in consequence of the small supply, had
o,l vanced TO 81 4.50 per thousand.
Sbad were still very scarce, being quoted
at 500 As per hundred There were no
bunch fish on the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Charge of Murder Sustained.

As has been stated, DR.. Moncure, Of
Fairfax, yesterday with Coroner Taylor,
of that county, made an examination OF
the remains of Vance Robinson, who
was found in dying condition near the
railway track in the Bush Hill neighbor-
hood several weeks ago. 1t was shown
that Robinson's skull had been cut
through with an axe, Ratchet or some
sharp instrument. The suspicion that
he was murderously assaulted and placed
alongside the track was proven to be
correct. Robinson when found was not
dead, although he was speechless and his
death soon followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Police Court.

Justice H. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning
A. G. Payne, arrested by Officer Fer
guson for taking possession Of horse
which had been seized by the sheriff,
was held subject to the action Of the
Fairfax county authorities.
Francis Ware, colored, arrested by
Officers Smith and Iyles charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined So.
Arthur Cook, colored, arrested by the
same officers charged with stealing $50
from Henry Thompson, had his case
CONTINUED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Ouestion of Licenses.

The question has been raised in Wash
ington whether persons growing flowers
in the District of Columbia, Maryland
or Virginia, aud disposing of them ont
side the public markets in the District
of Columbia are required to pay a Ii
cense in the District. Several parties
who sell flowers, &C., in hotels and on
the streets of Washington would be in
volved. A number of persons from this
city are engaged in the business. Cor
poration Counsel Duvall, of Washing
ton, has beeu asked to give an opinion
in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Wins Second Money.

In the jumping classes yesterday at
the Boston Horse Show, Mr. CORTLAND
H. Smith, of Alexandria, was award
ed second prize for his "Up-to- Date, "
ridden by Mr.. Smith, which narrowed
down the finals with George Pepper
uvo~ia first, and Z. H. Weather
bes,s Pearl IND "a after long series OF pre-
Iiminary trials. This VS. the open
class performances over fences only ~
count, and Mr.. Smiths horse did credi-
table work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Fall of Trolley Pole.

While the electric train which LETT
here for Washington at sos o'clock this
morning was proceeding on its way the
trolley pole on the motor car became de-
tached and fell, seriously injuring the
roof of the car. There was some excite
ment on the train, but it was soon seen
that no one was injured and later the
pole was replaced and the train proceeded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Good for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in
all cases of Cough, Group and LaGrippe be
cause it does not pass Immediately into the
stomach, hut takes effect right at the seat o.
the trouble. 1t draws out the inflammation
heals and soothes and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure life
giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the blooC
and tissues. One minute Cough Cure is pleas
ant to take and it is good alike for younl
and old. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Personal.

Mr.. Harry Barker is seriously ill at
his home in this city.
The senior members Of the Alexandria
Golf Club will give card party this
evening.
Miss Elizabeth Ewing is visiting at
Somervilla, the home of the Misses
Somerville, in Culpeper county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Change of Management.

Mr.. Joseph Schlientz, who has for
some time past been conducting the
Hotel Tontine, has sold his business in
terests in the hotel to Mr.. George r.
Patterson, of Johnstown, Pa. MI.
Schlientz retires to attend to other bust
ness interests, and his many friends will
regret to learn of his departure. The
Tontine is one of the leading hotels in
the city and Mr.. Patterson, who is we'll
known to many Alexandrians, will no
doubt acceptably cateer to the travelling
nnhEc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Railroad Crossing.

The chairman of the Fairfax county
road board has notified the counsel in
the matter that the new board will at
Fairfax on Saturday next at ii a. m.
take up the question of the Washington
Southern Railway crossing Duke street
extended at West End. Those interested
should be present at the hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Alexandria Mineral Water Co.
OF WOLFE STREET.


Agents wanted to supply people with
GOLDEN CURE ALEXANDRIA MIN
ERAL WATER Nothing Of the kind su.
perior to it on the market. Tested and found
pure for seven years with consent Of doctors
and druggists, and recommended by all who
have used it for medicinal purposes as being
the real thing and the healthiest drinking
water.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Robinson's statement {:
Alexandria, Va, April II, 1904.
We lived with our family of eight children
for seven years at GIL Wolfe street. After the
water came up in the yard and the children
and we had no sickness while we drank it.
We declare we found it good and healthy and
the neighbors remarked that our children
looked remarkably ruddy. We are now APP
plcants to get back SO as to have the benefit Is
Of the water. W. ROBINSON,
EMMA j. ROBINSON.
anr1Q 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
DRY GOODS.
SWAN BROS.
SIX Days SALE.

Beginning Monday, April IS, and ending
Saturday, April 49, we will sell at greatly re-
duced prices the following desirable spring
merchandise. This is a chance to save money
on regular staple goods. These prices are
good for six days only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20

One lot Sc Light Dress Bingham.
1ard...".......... ..........r DC
Lot &c White GoQls Yard.,........... &c
One lot &c Apron Ginghams. Yard. 4lc
Fine White Madras, Zoe and 121c
quality, So inches wide. Yard............ 7sc
One lot Sc White Madras, 36c inches
wide. Yard ............,................. 5Ic
15c White Cheyiot for Waists. I'd lie
One piece (50c) Dark Bluei All-wool
Wolfe, reduced to, yard ,.......,,,....,..... soc
10 dozen New 15c Wash Collars for
ladies. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10c
30 Pieces White, Black and Colored
All-silk Ribbon; 81 inches wide; regu-
lar 25c quality reduced to,.,....,.. ,,.,... 121c
1000 yards &c, &c, &c, &c quality New
Torchon Laces reduced to, yard ..... =. Sc
1000 yards &C. &c, &c, Sc Hamburg
Embroidery. Special price, yard........ &c
Small lot Zoe r. & G. Gray Corsets.
Palr. 49c
One lot Mems SOC Colored Working
Shirts reduced t0........ ...... ..........,. Zoe
One lot Ladies' SOC SHIRT Waists re-
Quceu tO................ zoe
Csc dozen Children's Muslin Draw
ers; all sizes. Pair. ....... .............. 10c
10 dozen Boys New Neglige Shirts.
Each .... ...........,.,..... Csc
Five pieces Good Mating. Special
price, yard. ........,.,...... .......".."... lie
Six Ladies' $500 Silk Waists reduc-
ed to, each....... ......................... $l49
Ladies' 50c White Short Corsets. Spe-
cial price, pair ............. ........ 35c
Ladies' $1.5O Walking Skirts reduc-
ed ............................... ... Csc
One lot Ladies' S1.9s Long Dress
Skirts reduced to. .......................... CSC
10 dozen 25c Linen Window Shades
with fixtures. Each $3.50. ............... 19c
100 dozen ladies' Ribbed Vests.
Each............... ......................... &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Waist Silks Reduced.
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing thorough.
". OF all the Salves you ever heard of,
Bucklen's Arnica Salye is the best. ltsweeps
away and cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts
Boils. Ulcers. Skin Eruptions and Piles. It's
only 25c. and guaranteed to give satisfaction
by Il. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-Fort this see
ton fair and continued cold tonight, with
freezing temperature. Thursday far an"
warmer; diminishing northwesteriy winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20

Little Neck CLANS and New York Recks.
way Oysters on half she'll and clans and
oysters in all styles. Dining room open on
Sunday and phone orders given prompt at
tention. Rammel's Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:22 a. m. and sets
$40 p. IN. High water at ll:27 q. m. am
1892 ID. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Took Possession of Stock.

Bv direction of Commonwealth Attor-
new Brent. Officers Smith and Allen yes
terday proceeded to Henry Wrenn's store
house on Duke street, near the Stone
br;dge and took an inventory OF the
s,ocI after which all the articles were
removed to the station house, where they
will he held. The stock is miscellaneous
and embraces Bibles and other books
clothing shoes, household utensils, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LOtlPDp
10th, 1 18th, f &C StsN. W.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Housefurnishings and
housekeeping
Requisites.

The vast area of the fifth floor Of our estab-
lishment is devoted to goods and exhibits
which have very special interest for every
woman who is the head Of home. 1t pre-.
sents varied and attractive collections Of all
the appurtenances Of housekeeping in awell-
regulated home.
And the prices, which are absolutely the
lowest for same grades of goods, are only
made possible by buying in large quantities
direct from the manufacturers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20

The Deyiled Crabs prepared by us from our
crab meat of onr own picking are made fresh
twice daily at five O'Clock in the afternoon
ana an eight O'clock in the evening; Steamed
paId Shell Crabs. Rammels Restaurant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Property Owners

1t is impossible for me to supply the
demand for houses selling from $1,000 to
$4,000 and houses which will rent from
IS to s25.
Let me know at once what you have
for Rent, Sale or Exchange. will
handle it to your satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Spring Upholstery
Fabrics.

Our stock Of New Spring Upholstery Fab
RIGS for draperies, etc., presents wide range
of materials and effects to select from-neat,
dainty designs that are rich and effective
and in keeping with quiet tastes-and on and
on through large line Of patterns to the
bold, striking designs for those who wish
fhnnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Summer Curtains
and Draperies.

Ample assortments of new designs, ricn
colorings and artistic effects. Scotch Madras
and French Crete, Snowflake, Cross-stripe,
Etamine and Silz-strped Curtains are shown
in pretty shades Of blue, red, nile green, old
gold and pink; also Nottingham Lace and
Muslin In summary effects; also Net Curtains
and the cool. airy effects of these tasteful
window draperies add considerable charm to
a summer cottage or even a town house in
summer dress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
SneciaI in Slip Covers:
$50 the Suite.
Furniture Repaired
and Reupholstere )

1t is almost impossible for the housekeeper,
in getting ready for the spring renovating,
not to be able 10 find one or more pieces oil
furniture that needs recovering or re1nlshing
in some way. We would sdggest that this is
a seasonable time to have this class OF work
done. Materials and workmen are ready TO
transform your old furniture into new, and
our shops not being overcrowded at present,
we are able to give you better service.
Second foor--G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Slip Covers TO Order.

There is no better time than the present for
having Slip Covers made. Our workshops
not being overcrowded we are able to give
more time and careful attention to the max
ing. Our line Of Slip Cover Materials covers
every possible want-goOds of every descrip-
ton and design and effects to suit every taste.
Special in Slip Covers:
We will make to order Slip Covers for g.
piece Parlor Suites, from Cotton Damask or
Cretonne, allowing % yards for the making,
at the special price,
The Alaska prospector., 1904-07-14
Lake. Extensive and continued development work is being prose- cutel on many c! these claims.
Aerial TramWay.
Survey Has Been Nade and pS orls Will Soon Begin

The Valdez Summit Tramway Co. has lost no time in getting to work on its it's project. Nr. King horn and his party have made q snIvey of the ground, secured the necessary data, includidg photo graphs, and have returned to town
 When Mir (. l.. Chapman, the engineer engaged on the work. has completed his notes. MT. kinghorn, the president of tho company, will leave for the states, where he will secure the material for the con struction oi the tramway. The steel towers for the cable will b, shipped up at an carly date and the work of erecting them vii go on at once.
 The company i- capitalized at so eco, divided into 50C0o shares a. par vainc of SfCG, but for a short time shares will he sold at fifty cents eaea The company will be well backed in Waldo a- the value Of the enterprise is thor oaghly appreciated.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-07-14
Railway Accidents.

Granting that there is a g-eater mileage of railroad In this cOun- try, the proportionate travel is probably greater in England than here. What, then, is the explana- tion of the fewer fatal accidents. or, rather, the almost total lack of accidents in that country as com pared with the frightful mortality on our American roads? The ex- act solution is probably not easy, but the most natural explanation that will come to mind is that the British roads are better managed and that they are held to n much stricter accountability by the au- thOrities. Another reason also is the total absence of all grade crossings in England and the uni versal employment of the best of safety devices and signals, the block signal system being practice ally universal.-N. 0. Picayune.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-07-14
Excursion ArTiVeS ROANOKE REACHES HERE
 TOURISTS MEET
\. Warm Reception
Leave Well Pleased with Valdez
 and its people.

The steamer Roanoke, Capt. Bol- long, with 132 passengers son an excursion from Seattle to Nome md return, reached here at 3.3O pm. on the l2th, day earlier than expected, and was scheduled 10 leave at s o'clock the same even ing, but the city council. by their persuasive eloquence. induced the captain to delay the departure un- ii 3 all. the following morning. With tho expedition characteris- tie of our citizens preparations We're made for the entertainment of the visitors. Mckinley hall was |! rown open, the musicians noti- Ii q to be on hand, and at c o'clock sinsly. in couples and punches the ! people began 10 gather at the hall, :, and al 10 o'clock it was crowded to its utmost capacity to still permit of dancing T was gay as.eu- blaze that occupied the floor, with short intervals of rest until the steamers half hour whistle blew about , o'clock.
 One of the most enjoyable events of .he evening was tine singing oi Miss Loneacre, one of the tourists, ? no rendered several selections. n,-. Miicss-Cannon. banker oi North Yakima, made an address !n behalf oi the visitors thankinc the peo. l. of Valdez l.. the ho-pi,aiae manner in which they had been entertained. \ large number of pc lo were on the wharf at 2 O. clock to wish the departing visitors 2 pleasant voyage.
 The seattle Times is represent cd hy $. l. McDowel. who will writ up the trip. and by F. II. Howell, who is taking views all along the line. Mr 4. C. Buchan- nan. who established and built up 10 is present enormous proportions lae business known as the Bon Marche, oi Seattle, from the man. agcment oi which he has recently
 retired, was 8 passenger, taking q much needed rest.
 The tourists, as stated by Mr. Cannon, represent nearly every state Ill the Union, and as many of them were school marIns" it is to be expected that better knowl- edge of Alaska will prevail among the youth of the country than has heretofore existed.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-07-14
DrOWned in ShuShetna.
Boat Cver.GTued. Two Part
 ueEs Escape.

SEWARD, July PA number of prosl.ectors have just arrived here from the She-hs:na and report that Charles Cole, who went up the river early this spriug, was drowned in the Telke,na hear il. junction with n, Shushetna on june 22jh. The boat, with thr ( persons in it, struck smag an. overturned
 Mr. Cole came to this place last spring and worked here for a time. He was from Coslaopolis, Wash. where his widowed mother resides.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-07-14
Kienmer Sem to Asylum.

joe k.emmer. butcher on the Excelsior, who become insane on inc last trip down, apparently re- covered somewhat upon meeting his wife and was allowedto go home. f few avs nc came r;o.ent, and upon being adjudgel insane by the authorities was sent to the asylum. at Stellacoo:u.
 During the first days of his in sanity he mad accusations against Mir Kanitz, of Valdez. the father hy adoption of Kiemmer'. w'to. and claimed 10 nave had $ quarrel with hin while here. T. hss since been earned that there vas no no qrar.d between the men. bu, on the con.rary arrangements wer. made whereby k.e,nmer and hi. wife Were to movs to Vallez and occupy the Naritz house, and Klcmmer was to ta.e 2 position in she Valdez Ma-ke: which kani,z agreed a hold pending ,he arrival oi Kicmlner.
 Capt. Moore, of the Excelsior. brought up with him on this trip his wife and three daughters, thus giving them pleasant summer va cation.