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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
The River Front.

There was but little doing on the river
front this morning apart from the move
ments of the steamers which make regu-
lar tril,s to the lower Potomac, Norfolk
and elsewhere. At the various docks
ATTENDING from Fishtown to the ship
varl lethargy was apparent. The with
drawal of the ferry steamer between THIS
city and Washington has caused quiet
ness to reign at the foot of King street,
where many vehicles were formerly to
be seen, and it is surmised that should
there be an extended delay in the re-
estahli.hm of the line much of the
trsfic formerly conducted by ferry will
he diverted from Alexandria. People
living adjacent to this city who have for
wears patronizrd the ferry steamers in
reaching Washington are now compelled
20 90 to that city by road, and trade, in
etead of passing through Alexandria, Is
going around the city. These are un-
fortunate conditions, as most OF the
wagoners purchased goods in Alexandra
on the way to their homes in the coun'
fry. The movement recently made by
bnsiness men in this city and Washing
ton toward reOpening the ferry has natn-
rally been halted with delight by all
classes. not only in Alexandria but in
Washington also. The incorporates
say they are pushing the matter as fast
as possible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
AsOthers See Us.

The Clay Worker, the official organ
of the National Brick Manufacturers
Association of the United States, has the
following to say OF Alexandria: "A
short trip from Washington-and. through
the "brick town." just across the foto-
mac liver from this city, where are locat'
ed large number of the brick factories
that form the biggest industry in connec-
ton with the capital there is the little
city of Alexandra, about fifteen times
smaller than its distinguished neighbor'
Yet the Virginia city has three glass
factories, shoe factories, an excellent
brick factory, shipbuilding plant, ma
chine shops, foundries and other bust
ness interests of importance. so in sew
eral industrial matters Alexandra Is
ahead OF the beautiful government city.
And l suppose this information w'll
cause the enthusiastic Washington man
to again bring up the old joke about the
grass in Alexandria's streets and COWS
petting lost therein"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Writ Refused.

The Couft of Appea yesterday "a the
ea,e Of tie petition OF j. NJ. Hill Tor
vr, II pr hlhition against j. =. Haney,
, uo., handing down any opinion CIV
i,o r.asnns therefor, entered an order
r using the writ oDd dismissing the Pc
t;lion. No Arguments we're heard IN the
g 81. though briefs we're filed by Mr..
FgsIcrton, Of the Attorney Generals
office and by counsel for the relator, bat
~ there were several questions involved,
other than the one Of jurisdiction, the
matter is still left in doubt as TO whether
the police justice of Alexandra city or
the Justice of Alexandria county mas
Jurisdiction in the matter. The ques-
lions " hich we're desired by the parties
to be decided we're: Whether the POI
lice of Alexandria city has exclusive
;urisdiction over the one-mile limit;
whether the justices of the p eace OF
jefferson district have exclusive Juris-
diclicu: whether the police justice OF
Alexandria city and the justices Of the
county have concurrent jurisdiction over
the one mile limit. AS stated above,
these matters are still lett in doubt as
the Court Of Appeals, by not handing
down any opinion in the case, has treat
ed the petition simply as an individual
natter, and it is probable that counsel
for Mr.. Hill will raise the question be-
fore the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, and by this means get a de-
termination of the case involved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Fined Forty Dollars.

George o. Keeney bad an experience,
In the Police Court this morning, sno
having been fued $40 in all was locked
Up. A row occurred last night 10 the
saloon at the southeast corner OF frince
aad 81. Asaph streets, conducted py
Keeney, in which the latter and TWO
Young men participated. The trio were
arrested and each left $40 collateral for
their appearance this morning IN the
Police Curt. One of the parties answer
ed to his name when the case was called,
and the charge against him was dismiss,
ed. Kreney and the other man could
not be found, and their collateral was
forfeited. Later Keeney appeared
on the sidewalk in front OF
the station house and, it is charged
attempted to draw pistol on one
Of the men who was present at last nights
ARRAY A policeman was notliled 1 nuu
the saloonkeeper was taken before Jus,
100 Cation. His conduct before the co1i'
'-lo in its nature, and the
- charge of car
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Accused Dismissed.

James NJ. Garvey, who several days
ago was fined 500 in the Police Court
for selling liquor to minors, had his case
reopened this morning. Justice Cation,
after bearing the additional testimony
produced by the defendant, dismissed
the charge against Garvey. The ma
lerial witnesses against the accused we're
two youths, one OF whom was arrested
Yesterday charged with stealing, while
the other is fugitive fromjustice. Five
men who we're in the saloon at the time
the boys said they procured beer i'm
peached the testimony OF the youths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Lansburgh s Bro,
an to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, Dc
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

The weather today has been gloon y
and threatening.
Mary Sims. colored, a well-known
colored resident. did at the Alexandria
Hospital last night.
Mr.. A, T. J. Houck has sold 10 Mr.
Frank f. CORNELL two lots in Wheat
& Suffers sub-divisien.
Laura. the infant daughter of Officer
J. G. Gill, died at her parents home,
on Prince street, last night.
The oyster supper given last night at
Lee Camp Hall, nnder the auspices OF
the Woman's Exchange, was well at
tended and the supper served could hard
" have been excelled.
Many of the city mercl ants have made
handsome additions 10 their Christmas
stock of goods and the reading If the Ga
zette's advertising columns will ma
terislIy aid all in masking their holiday
shopping.
One of the rettiest calendars for the
wear 1905 which have been distributed
hereabouts is that Of Mr.. G. ii. Zim-
norman in connection with his restau-
rant and ice business. 1t is artistic,
tasteful and ornamental.
At meeting of ;he Board OF Fire
Wardens last night ii WAS decided to
refer the selection Of new hose for the
fire department TO Mayor Psf. There
was a division among the members Of the
board concerning the hose the city should
purchase, two Wardens favOring one
brand and two another.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Police Court.

rJustice H. B. Cation, presiding'J
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Benjamin Waters, arrested by Omcer
Knight charged with receiving goods
stolen from the Southern Railway Com
pany. was dismissed.
August Robinson, arrested by Officer
Ferguson charged with stealing brass
from the Southern Railway Company,
was dismissed.
Two white men, arrested by Officers
Nicholson, Knightand Arlington charg-
I'd with disorderly conduct and lighting,
forteited $40 teach by failing to appear.
man who had been arrested as
party to the ARRAY, was dismissed. :,
james NJ. Garvey, charged with sell
ing liquor to minors, was dismissed.
George 0. Keeney, arrested by Omcel
Young charged with an assault ona young
mau with a pistol, had his case con-
tinued. The accused was fined 20 ioi
contempt Of court and S25 for carrying
concealed weapon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09


wants the city to pay v
DIR. TAYLOR 10 his letter to the autnori'
ties of this city says he receives no salary
for his services, aud, apart from the
work of making the analysis, he might
be compelled to make three trips to TINS
city in order to testify in court. he
adds that payment must be granted be-
fore he receives the stomach which is
still in the express Office. DR.. Purvls'
the C,rouer, has ordered the stomach
returned, and will probably have it e1-
amined by competent chemist IN
Washington whose charge in such cases
it is understood is but $25. The mys-
FERROUS death of Frazier is a matter the
Commonwealth will examine and the
costs will be borne by the State, as
Frazier is a nonresident of this city:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Railroad improvements.

The gangs of wOrkmen engaged IN
constructing railroad embankments, abut-
ments, arches, &C., west and northwest
of this city are laboring night and DAY,
and the results of their labors are APP
parent A cut has been made in the
West End road, opposite the site OF the
old Drover's Hotel, where foundations
for abutments are being prepared. The
railroad tracks are to pass through
tunnel at that point, aud the water mains
leading from the reservoir, which are
now in the centre of the roadway, are
heing diverted To the south. New pipes
have already been laid around the road
at that point. Gus have been Dlade
from the site of the old Cats tavern IN
northeasterly direction for a short distance
which intersect with embankments lead
inc TO the abutments at the head OF
King street. The abutments tor the
trestIe over the electric railway track and
the masonry over HOofPs run have been
completed and temporary tracks for the
work trains constructed. The work
north and northwest of Alexandria is an
advanced stage, and there is every reason
10 believe that not many weeks will have
ELAPSED before the rails will be laid and
trains runuilg.
As vas stated yesterday, the work oil
demolishiug the double bridges over the
Washington and Alexandria turnpike
and the old Alexandria canal has been
commenced. The embankment OF the
Washington and Ohio Railroad from
point near Slater's lane, northwest to
St. Asapb, will be removed, as the new
union yards will occupy all the ground
from St. Asaph to F0ur-mile run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Boys and Youths
Clothing.

We show all the newes. designs and smart
est styles for boys of all ages, including Rus.
sian Blouse, Sailor Blouse, Peter Thompson"
Norfolk Jacket, Single and D0uble-hreasted,
Reciprocity and Three.piece styles of chev-
lots, serges, cassimeres. unfinished worsteds,
fancy mixtures, etc We select the following
attractive items, just received, for Saturdays
selling:
BOYS All.wool Two-piece Suits, Of fancy
worsteds and cheyiots: Norfolk jacket and
double breasted styles; sizes TO II.
1926. Values, $3.50 and S..
Tourist" Oyercolts, cut extremely long,
with wide skirted and belted back; made Of
all-wool, specially woven overcoaiings; sizes
Ito II.
$50 each. Value $40.
BOYS, All.wool Suits, in Norfolk jacket and
double-breasted styles; good colorings; we'll
made and well fitting; sizes 8 to 10.
1916 each. Value $50.
Youths Suits, in single aud double-breast-
ed styles (coat, vest and long pants)-neat,
stylish mixtures; sizes 10 to 20.
$3.50. Values, $40 and $3.50
Young Mems Overcoats.
Young Mems 0vercoats. in Oxford grays
and fancy mixtures, cut extra full and long,
with beted backs; sizes up to 36.
$40 to 500 Each.
We are offering particularly good value,
In several styles, at
SO Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
A Narrow Escape.

Mr. J. w. Goods and site had mar.
row escape from asphyxiation from coal
gas last night at their home. 9l7 King
street. They were asleep at the time the
dangerous fumes began TO rise from the
stove, and when the discovery was made
Mr.. and Mrs. Goods were found to be IN
a critical condition. A physician was
summoned and some difficulty was ex-
perienced in resuscitating them. Had
they inhaled the gas half an hour longer
both would doubtless have expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Red Men.

At regular meeting of Osceola Tribe,
No. !, held in their wigwam last night,
the following officers were elected to
serve during the ensuing term: Sachem,
Harry w. McLearen; Senior Sycamore.
Geo. S. French; Junior Sycamore. John
Abendsheiu; Prophet, John A. Shumapi
Chief of Records, Chss. Nagel; Keeper Of
Wampum, c. NJ. 9chwab; Collector Of
Wampum, f. F. Downham; Keeper oil
Wigwam, VIM. Lightfoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
RiIinna Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chsmberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as
soon as the first indication Of the disease
appears and threatened attack may be
warded OIL Hundreds ofpeople who are
subject to attacks of bilious colic use the
remedy in this way with perfect success.
For sale b. Gibson and rimberman and
W. +. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
wizards Cave.

Judging from the dress rehearsal and
the elaborate preparations, this promises
to be a most successful entertainment
and one well worth attending. It is the
hope of those in charge, those who have
spent so much time and labor to make
it a success, that their efforts will be re-
warded by packed house, worthy of the
cause for which it is given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
iii the ino.-

Ill the mv.-.
Keeney recently ano~
10 remain unpaid and the metre was 10,
moved by the authorities who applied
for an attachment against his goods and
chattels. The case was set for hearing
before Justice Of the Peace, but the de-
PENDANT failed to answer the summons.
judgment was accordingly rendered IL,
favor of the city, and the gas bill Will
be made from the proceeds OF sale OF
snne of KeeneY's effects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Personal

Miss Louisa Armstrong is quite sick
at h sr home in this city.
Rev. J. P. Stump, of the NJ. L.
Church South, is in West Virginia on
visit to his venerable mother, who is in
i'll health. :.
Mr. H. n. Garner is confined to bis
home on south Fairfax street, threaten
ed With pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
That rhohhing Eendache

Would quickly leave yoE If yon used Or.
Kings New Ii Pills. Thnns ,nds of suffer
ers have proved their matches merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches They make
pnre blood and build up your health. Only
b cents. money back If not cured. Sold by
r 8 Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
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 remedg, Harmless and pleasant.
Sold b- all druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Orders Rerardinr christmas.

Mayor Paf has announced that horn
blowing will not be allowed until Friday,
the Esd instant, aud on Christmas Day.
The discharge OF firearms ofany sort with
in the city limits will be prohibited,
while on Christmas Day the use of fire.
crackers over three inches long will be
forbidden. The policemen have been
directed to see that the orders are obeyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09

DIR. r. D. Rodgers, evangelist, will
deliver sermon at the Village Chapel
op Gibbon street on next Tuesday night
on 1.-The power OF Gods word by revela.
ton" He will take his text from Heb.
" -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-For THIS SEE :
zion snow tonight and Saturday; hght Vs'i-
able winds, becoming fresh easterly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Local Matters.

SIM rises tomorrow at 7:0S: and sets 4:Ss.
Hlsh water at 9:45 a. m. and 9:5S p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
woodward ( LOtlplD
10th. l It'll. f K 6 StsN w.
WASHINGTON. d. c.
Our business hours from now on
ga. m. to 6p. m.
Xmas Cards, Books. Diaries and Calen-
dars-Main Floor. G Street.
Kisses Wear
Department..

For Saturday we call special attention to
Girls Heavy Winter.weight
Garments at Half Price.
Consisting of this seasons best styles, in q
broad variety Of the newest aud most lash
ionable cloths: sizes to IA years.
$40 each. Reduced from $50.
Girls Refers at Half Price.
Girls Chinchilla "Three-quarter" Refers,
all-wool flannel lining; very handsome quality
Of material.
5000 each. Reduced from 81.
GIRLS Atwood CheyiOt Refers, with red
flannel lining and regulation emblems.
1925 each. Reduced from sl2.5O.
Also a rackful Of Girls New ong Goats. all
heavy winter garments. in blue aud brown.
with handsome braid trimming; sizes to IA.
$3.50 Each. Reduced from $3.50.
Blue Cheviot Russian Dresses,
made With the long plated blouse. belted with
a patent leather belt and with embroidered
emblelns on cuffs and 'front.' kilied'bottom
skirts; sizes 10. ~ and II.
SO Each. Value ~.
Third floor, q st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Corporation Court.
fudge L. G. Barley presiding ]

Judge L. Q. Barley presiding
". J. Dugan VS.. Rachael McCauley;
decree confirming report Of Fl. w.
Smith, special commissioner, and plsc
ing cause on stet docket.
:. B. Drew was appointed guardian Of
his four children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Stomach to be Returned.

DIR. w. II. Taylor, tho State asssyer
-hArnist at Richmond, wants SOU
.rr,t- .--is of the stomach
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09


Holiday Trade.
Cleaned Raisns, in pound packages.
Cleaned Currants, III pound packages,
New CitroD,
Mixed Nuts.
AtmOre's Mince-meat.
Whisky-Gibson's Sons & Cos Pure Old Rye,
Walters Baker Pure Rye,
Monticello, very old Rye,
Ross & Thompson Old Thompson Rye
Very old Scotch.
Very old French Brandy.
Whisky from 81 80 TO $500 gallon,
Catawsa wine from &c TO si5O gallon,
Brandy sl.75 10 So galloa,
Cooking Brandy an t'a Ring Sherry,
old Duff Gordon Table Sherry,
Very old MADEIRA Wine,
Old Port Wine,
Jamaica and st. Croix Rum.
New England Rum.
Very old Peach Brandy,
Very old Apple Brandy,
Portner Brewery Co.'S. Standard,
Beers always In stock.
Also Bass < Cos Ale,
Guinness's Stout,
Belfast Ginger Ale,
Virginia Clarets,
G. II. Mumm's Extra
Dry Champagne.
w. A. johnson x Co.,
Northeast corner Cameron and Royal streets.
Bel Phone 81. =: Capital City STA. g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
NC, NATIONAL BANK,

4 OST.-An ELK's CHARM with owner 5
l. name on same. Return 10 A'eAahuriS
Gazette Office and receive reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
Alexandria. Va, Dec. =, 1871.
The ANNUAL MEETING OF the stock
holders Of this bank for the election Of dl.
rectors for the ensuing year VIII oe neia az
i ia i TsN hsiween the hours OF II to IL m:
~ ". F. LAMBERT. Cashier
dee9 wtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-09
Mechanical Toys.

The very latest designs. Some
thing not easily broken. Long Leap
Mills, Loop.the-Loops. Ferris Wheels.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Nf5s.,59'.;z.E5T'Gl55i45llgys @SHf GEt2fIJrll ll}N,9A S1R1l5GlS)lG:E6S 1Rl lG:ES
PRETTY PANSY EMERY.
by Any Ingenious W oman With out Any Expense.

The merit of striking novelty can hardly be claimed for this convenient trife, but it is newer than the scarlet fruits-supposed to be strawberries-in the guise of which emeries are so fre- qUently made. To make the emery-bag proper, use a bit of very firm muslin or Gress-lining about two inches long and a little over one inch wide. Double this in the middle, and turning in the width of a seam at the sides and ends. sew the sides together with the finest and closest Of oyer-and-over stitches; for close sew ing is absolutely necessary to hold the emery. There is probably an old emery in somebody's work-basket that would be benefited by q new covering. or you can get new and inexpensive straw berry" in order to procure the filling for your tiny bag. In either ease cut an opening in the smaller end Of the bag you wish to reject, draw your new one over this, and gently poke and squeeze Gntil the contents are transferred- emery is not pleasant stuff to handle then draw the ends very tightly tceeth- CT like bag and sew securely.
 The next step is the ribbon covering. This is ef satin one inch in width, and three pieces will be needeG-one of royal purple four inches long, and two of pale yellow, one of which is two inches, the other one inch. in length. The purple strip is doubled over the lit- tie bag. and overnanded together with seving-silk to match. When this is done and the ends draw together. the appearance of the work should be like No. 1 in the illustration. The bag may. however be shorter in proportion to it's width if you have only small quantity of emery; then. of course. the bit of rib bon would be cut little shorter Open out and turn back the ends of the rib bon, trim them in shape with a pair of sharp scissors. and arrange them as in No. 2, to suggest the upper petals of a pansy. Next shape one end of the short CT piece of yellow, and near the other eEd mark with pen and ink several lines to suggest the beard. Gather
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
DAINTY PANSY EMERY.

this inner end, and fasten to the june ton of the purple petals, using pale green sewing-silk; see No. 1. Then. without Getaching the thread, run your needle crosswise through the center of the other yellow strip-frst shaping. and marking it with Ink like No. g. Graw it up until it occupies the correct position in relation to the other petals. 4Ad sew in piece. Yeu need rot be afraid of your stitches showing take care only that they are taken cross wise cf the petais-aud ior the 'tasterinc- of, take oHe short stitch directly in the center of the finished flower. sec ord iii the same place right over the first. third over the second. and then put the needle Gown through the little bag, drawing the silk after it. and cut the latter close 10 the surface as 1t emerees
 If you prefer parsy all of one color. t is easy to substitute rich gold-color fer the purple and pale yellow ribbons: or if you have some bits of lavender rib bon. you can make beautiful one with touches of yellow paint, if you handle the brush. or with long stitches of gold colered floss fer the markings in the ceEter.-lsabel Garter, in Modern Pris- ella.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
CONCRETE FENCE POSTS.
They Ought to Become as Hard ns Granite. Without Any Rein
 forcement with Metal.

Dealers in Portland cement are ap- parently unfamiliar with the idea of making fence posts out of concrete, and cannot give precise figures inai- eating how much stronger those would be than wood. Of course, a good deal depends on the kind of wood em- ployed. However, we'll made concrete ought to be as hard as granite, even without any reinforcement with metal. A correspondent of the New York Tribune Farmer has suggested that post having triangular shape, each side tapering from five inches at one end to three inches at the other, and about seven and half feet long, would prove a good thing. A New York dealer in cement agrees with him, and regards reinforcement with wires un- necessary.
 Whatever screw eyes or other SUD- ports for horizontal fence wires were desirable ought to be inserted in the mold at the beginning, for they could not be introduced after the cement had hardened. A N-shaped trough of the right length, and with sides corre- spending to two sides of the post, would make a good mold. The con- crete could be squared off with trowel even with the upper edges of the trough, So that the material would need to be inelosed only on two sides. As the posts should remain in the molds day or two before removal, it might be wise to have a rather large number of the latter, 10 prevent waste of cement and to avoid prolonged de- lay in the process of manufacture.
 If a good grade of Portland cement were used. satisfactory results should be obtained from a mixture composed of one part of cement, three of sharp sand and five of fine broken stone. Only enough water should be used to make a stiff mortar. being mixed first with the cement. The sand and stone should be thoroughly and evenly com bined with the other ingredients.