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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

...,ss,.ea NJ any time since the contes,
'...o,ca However that tho fght against
e,,ern,ation would have been success
s,,i ONLY two Republicans remained IN
a., minority. They We're senator scott.
: r,emhcr ~ the military anairS com
r,ittse. who opposed the nomination
x.hie n was pending in the committee.
,,a senator Kittredge. Five Demo
rr,tic senators voted with the MAJOR
~ in favor OF confirmation. They We're
seniors Cockren and PettUs. who as
,,embers ~ the military affairs com ,
,,,,.,ce heard all the testimony offered
.~a,,st cen Wood. and Senator Pa
,crson. Clarke. OF Arkansas. and l,n-
Nnis The negative vote ON the comm
r,etion was a. follows.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26
WORLDS FAIR TOPICS.

There arc lfT-s9 raue~ ~ Sass.
eighteen nv twenty inches. m tAe
Palac. ~ Agriculture at thc Worlds
lalr
seven thousand lueal fee-. or nesr.v
mile AMID half of platforms four
feet high ar- being built for the un-
loading az exhibits at tle World Fair.
--,..t,o ,to,..r,s carloads nr evl,fh-
t.. .r. .,,....+,I liz the director ~ ex-
.lh.f> of fhe Worlds Fair so the
Columbian Exposition. af Clct-o.
500 carloads were received.
N.f-n+ hn~ boon turned into Gav ia all
of tte large exhibit palaces at the
1y.~,f.- r.fr Numerous electric ar.
IroI-. h.r.. I..D rnt In rla.e ANS
Scores of ,.orkmcu arc busy NIGHT 49,
weI a. laE ,u installing tLc exhibits
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26
Five 1lliion Dollars for Educational
PURPOSES

New York. Spccial-Andrcw Car
ncEe has given another $1,000. 500 for
educational purposes. SAYS the Globe.
The fact becoming known just
previous to Mr. Cernegie's sail
ius on Saturday for Europe.
The FORMAL announcement ot
The gift ana IT'S purposes Will he made
in a fcV days I'm the mean time moth
iug can be learned beyond the fact
that the sil. rs for educational pur
poses lt Is said fhc gifr is FOR the
Carnegie Institute of pittsburs
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

3 Miss Whitaker. a prominent
club woman OF Savannah, Ga,
tells how she was entirely cured
Of ovarian troubles by the use
of lydia f. Pinkham'S Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR MIS- PINKHAH - heartily
recomncnd Lydia T.. PlnkhamS
Vegetable Compound as Uterine
Tonic and Regulator. 1 suffered lor
,o,,r wears with irregularities and
Uterine troubles No one but those
v-ho have experienced this dreadful
aronv can form any idea OF the physi-
csl and mental misery those endure
,yho are thus afflicted. Your NeRe-
table Compound cured me within
three months. / was fully restored 10
health and strength, and now my
neriods are regular and painless
What a blessing IL is 10 be able 10
ob,ain such a remedy when SO many
goctors fail TO help you. Lydia T..
+ Pinkham'S Vegetable Compound
3 - better than any doctor or medleihe
ever had Very truly yours, MISS
f EASY WHITAKER. coo 5Sth ST, w.
Savannah. Ga" - 5000 Sfeit y O,i0ieai q
ao5vs litter Dronisc stanHst % p'ou-e-.
The testimonials when we
are constantly publishing from
grateful women prove Deyond
doubt the power OF Lydia r.:
PInkham's Vegetable COMPOUND
! To conquer female diseases.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

The Patrons Insurance Company.
Of Ulster and Orange counties mas
been in operation two years and car
RES over 1860 300 worth Of risks. Inc
company has balance OF Sl.z"S IN
the treasury The losses the past
year have been but $3.50 and the
company has never made an assess
mcnt r. W. Vail. OF Milton, Is the
president.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

= s.eE = I'd a4osi Inexpensive go wei
- s-Hecrre way of trimming under
garments. st.rt Wrists. sofa pillows
z,.1 ~hilCreD-s clothing is The Drier
ss5srrinv. which can " easily sccoii-
,f,<fsed - the woman sho nss d~ii
ssrxess Tae garment should brst
Asxs pattern traced ii%btly OF u
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

Ncu Scrk City.-short coats are tho
fSvo=s:rs o. the season Tor handsome
SuiSS and promise 10 stan further in-
c-rcaSr thcir voSuc. This May Nauton
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

with 81 pencil. then tac worker oay
proceed 10 feather stitch with luStrs
floss az ana 90 thc wash silks
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

EIiifon nollal tsra-- and Alfalfa
Vacn uc introduced EItan Dollar
Grass tti-- gcar. aeo. A-tr l.l "c 'iraiA
..n.t ne tnc m.-t ta.@et et grass .u
America. t.e biggest. guIr.. haF producer
Oh. earth Iat rn.- t.s come 'n Hi-s
A.r Editors wrnt- about Dr. Ayr ''.-
ie-e Pl...--0rr .frfufrt a.'n. i-. -fE' i"-
on. tlf. O....rs talked .n.u. ... ".ltr 3" .
thn r1ru home Boz f0e lurt i,es'dr. %. tnc .
corner grocery. .a rsr fI.a-r ros'Niii.t . al .
The creamery lt fNc l.f.t. pro- .at- " lfL- .
ever farmer gathered. ~a.1fr h-t.'n l,'.- |
Grase. shat wonderful grass. good 'or .
3 TO IA tons per acre. and lots ~ pa-tn.e
hcs.lrs is always theTc worthy Oh ne
4 Wslfarl. Westlorc Farms. Pe writes:
ct have CD acre. iu ~a'zer'- Nlfalla Clover.
J. s.. ir,-ren.o rrt three crops .h'- sea
son and have ,o.s % pasture besides
JUsT sF>D 7uI- NOTICE AND 4oc- n
STAMPS
% the John a Sal1cr Seed Co.. Ia Crosse.
VS. and receive their big cats'os and lots
Of iarm seed Samples Tree. iA.N.i.i
The British Board Of Agriculture est
mates tiat fhcre are J .S5i .6ls dogs 30 the
country
Mr.. Winslov'- soothing syrup forchiicren
feethiuy soften the gums reduces ininmfnh-
ton allays pain .eure-wlnd collie. 20. a'o''ie
II is harder 90 reconcile ourselves TO
other pcou.-'s successes tAtn 10 our o" ID
defeats.
10000 Plants Tor i6c.
Thi. Is "a remarkable offer Tie > ,nn a
c.Ig.r Seed Co.. Ia Crosse, ~ is., makes.
They wlA scnd you their Dag plant "-t
] seed catalos. together witn enough Seeu
/ % grow
/ 1000 line sold Cdbbages.
300 delicious Carrots,
9O00 Blauching, nutty Celery
, 600 rich. buttery Lettuce,
900 splendid Onions,
600 rare luscious Kadishes.
loo g.oriously brilliant Flowers .,
Thie treat offer - made ~ order 20 ~
Srrc Won 90 try their warranted seeds
Tor when YOU once plant them You wa
| grow no others. and
ALI. FOR nor lGC. POSTAGE.
nroviA,uc You viii return this notice, an
= YOU viii send them ZOc. in postage, the
| will add 10 the above a package ~ the u
nous Berliner CamiAowsr. lA.Ci..l
When loxe sud hope hrst met the
formed q partnership which has new
been dissolved.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26

When love sud hope hrst met tney
been dissolved.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-03-26
IL tn senate.

lbs The zion O. Ihe senate in eNec".
ave session Friday Gen. Leonard W ool
t.ar.me a major general. taxing ths
tsnk from August s. 1903. me Gay
President Roosevelt made the promo
sion The contest against ms comm
nation has been notable one De-
,frg soon after Congress cpnFenep 'a
fporial session and cont nuihb nns"
today. when. By vote ~ - 70 ~ ~
nomination Was connfme1. nc - -
senator Hanna war recognize as - ..'
t,eSe~ ~ The forces opposed 20 Cen.
,yooS and had u not been for MS
,eafh before the disposition OF tne
80 4, a conceded thsf the vote ~onio
.sve he~n rnutsh closer. IL has not Deen
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-02-19

a.. Anu Li,e otUck COMPANY
SwE i'm section Z, township 10 ., range
w con l65 acres; all south OF foLk
county line IN section 9, township ~
: range s W, con $40 acres; all south
oi poll county line in section ii Twp
10 s. range . W, con so acres; III III
eecdon ", township ~ 5, range 8 W.
con $40 acres; all In section "a, tOwii-
ship no \, range y, con 60 acres; nwA
Of npei! in section 81, township 10 S,
panee X w. con 4 Oacres; nI1, sea, ne
II 81 swL In section 80, township los
snaegw. $40 acres; all In section "a,
towSshipl 10 s, range 9 W, con $40 acres
uwiH nwL OF ne1I, wiz Of swA In sec
tim rs. township 10 s, range W, con
~, acres: eil in section 81, township
IN range 10 W, con 80 acres; ne14 OF
neiI i'm section /, township IL 3, range
aw con 30 acres; So, swH oil hwl4 III
Ss.ciion q. township IL s, range . w.
con s6O acres: all fractional section Q,
township IL s, range : W, o $40 acres
al. swL in section Z, township u 3.
ranoe 4 ", con $50 acres; all In section
ia township II s, range . W, con oio
acres: VIZ, sell, WI of neA IN sectlom
IL Township lis, range 8 w, Q ooo
acres: ali In section ~, township ~ 5,
rsnye 4 w. con 65T acres; all In section
o. township II s, range 8 W, con 1io
srr.,: WI, e15 of ne4, e1z OF seq IN
section III, township ii 9, range Nv,
con ASH acres; all In section ~, to"n,
ship II s, range 4 WI, con 6lO acres an
in lection 81, township IL $, rangeow'
con GS5 acres; ma, swN In Section !,
township II $, range y W, con aoo acres
nj, Of neX, 81 OF sea, wa oin"74'"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
knights ofPythias.

\ very interesting meeting OF Orien'a'
Lodge. No. 6, knights of Pylhias, was
held last night in their castle hall
ON north Pitt street. Alter the regular
rontine of business had oeen disposed OF
remarks under good of the order were
soade by Pest Grand Prelate W. H.:
alay. p. &. f., Ernest r. Boyer and
4. G. T. L. Carlin. At meeting oi
She Supreme Lodge of the World, a
level OF honor, known as Pythian
Veterans Jewel, was adopted. IhlsJewel
is to be worn only by Pytbians who nave
held membership in the order Tor
twenty-five consecutive years. fasl
Grand Representative f. r. Boyer,
who is recognized both by the local
lodges aud the grand lodge as Pythlan
orator. in his usual happy and pleasing
.nanner, on behalf of several members
Of the order, presented 7. c. NJ. X.
Norris with beautiful Gold Veteran 5
level. p. c., Norris, who is the only
Pythian in the city eligible to receive
the honor, responded to the gilt IN Il
neat and appropriate speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
River Notes.

Steamers arriving from the lower river
report that the fourth buoy marking the
main ship channel through the Kettle
Bottom shoals is broken off close to the
cdee of the water and in such way as
10 be dangerous to navigation. The
buoy is one Of the channel marks through
one of the most difficult parts of the
Potomac.
The sand and gravel-digging machine
of the Potomac Dredging Company,
which Sas built at this place last sum
mer, is now located 10 Piscataway creek,
above Fort Washington, and is taxing
sand and gravel from the bottom OF that
stream for use in Washington. II Is
stated that during the coming winter the
Potomac Company will have another
and larger digging machine built for
use on the river. The tug George w.
Pride owned by Capt. A. j. Fair, OF
this city, is now towing the barges.
A large lighter built for coal firm 10
Washington has been launched at Tue
shipyard. Another scow for the same
parties is still on the stocks and will be
launched shortly.
A pile-driving machine OF Garter q
Clark of Washington was taken INTO
Gravelly creek. On the Virginia side OF
the river below Jackson City, Mouday
afternoon for the purpose. it is stated,
of building trestle over the creek for
the new tracks OF the WsshiDgton-SouIh-
ern railway between Washington and
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Officers Suspended.

Mayor Paif this afternoon summoned
Officers John T. Roberts and William
iiayhugh before him and read the charges
which had heen preferred against them
by Chief Webster of improper conduct
while in the discharge Of their duty. He
informed the accused that it was their
privilege to employ counsel aud have an
investigation Of The charges should they
deem such course proper. The TWO Of
6cers. however, acknowledged the truth
of the charges urged against them.
Mayor Paif then said the accused had
imposed a hardship upon him, and that
il would be his duty to take Immediate
steps iu the matter. He therefore sus-
pended both for term OF thirty days,
observing that it was in the province OF
the Police Board to further investigate
the matter should the members deem
proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
The Christmas Season.

Alexandria merchants are now receiv-
ing supplies Of holiday goods Numbers
of original creations will be displayed III
the various departments, many OF which
are sure to attract. Some Of The me
chanical toys, for instance, will prove In
teresting to purchasers Of Christmas ar,
ticles while the display of iewelry and
ihs higher order of holiday goods will be
Lavish. Bakers. conlectiOners and others
will exercise their skill in producing the
best and most inviting displays. Some
people in business have long since real
ized that Christmas without advertising
sheir productions is Hamlet without
Hamlet. Others, however plod along
IN the rear without utilizing printers
INK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
AnnnreroIIs CustOm.

The chronic complaint against persons
who cast banana skins in the streets or
an yitriicd brick roadways is again be-
coming loud. A lady and gentleman who
accidentally stepped upon these meuaees
20 life and limb were thrown to the pave
ment on King street yesterday, but for
tunalely escaped serious injury. People
rbodrop banana rinds or those OF oranges
or other fruit on the street are guilty OF
misdemeanors. and an example must
sooner or later be made OF the offenders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Fire in a Church.

Hannah Lee, q domestic at the resi-
denee of Judge J. X. NJ. Norton,
shar.lY before seven O'Clock last right
l.sl her attention attracted by smoke
which was emerging from the beltry at
the base of the steeple on the northwest
ern corner of the Baptist Church build
ing, on south Washington street. a blaze
subsequently, appeared when telephone
message from Judge Norton's resi-
dence caused fire alarm TO be sound
ed. light rain was falling at the time
aud occasionally heavy flaws OF wind
came from the south. These conditions
did not prevent The assembling Of large
crowd. The fire department lost no time
in appearing upon the scene, but while
getting to work conflict OF authority
tnsned between the firemen and some
persons interested in the church. The
issue arose as to the practicablh1y oi
throwing water into the church-or GER
Tain parts Of the church. Inc uePAi
1ent soon went TO work, however III
earnest and we're not long in sutdulng
he flames and preventing what might
have proven a disastrous conhagratl"n,
not ONLY in the destruction of the church
building but of other structures which
would probably have been set on lire by
embers sent flying through the air by the
wind. As stated above, the fire orlglna
ted mysteriously in the belfry and burned
downward through the flooring and into
the choir area at the western end Oi the
GALLERY. where the wainscoting was dam
AGED Fortunately the organ escaped
injury. The damage by fire and water
lthe latter necessarily falling into poi-
lion of the auditorium will probably
feach 81 900. The building Is insured
sor IS. eco. The damages will be re
paired as soon as possible. In the mean
dime services will be held in the lecture
room Of the church Trinity Methodist
and the NJ. f. Church South were kindly
rendered TO the Baptists should they de-
sire 10 use either. James Taylor, the
sexton. saws that when he left the church
at ; o. clock Yesterday evening there was
no fire in the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Cars Robbed.

several freight cars we're broken open
and robbed OF part Of their contents on
The Portner side track. a short distance
his side of ST. Asaph Junction, last
night The train had been placed on
she branch track in order to allow a
Messenger train to pass, and, it is said,
did not remain on the siding over ten
minutes. The thieves were on the look
ont and evidently by the time the wheels
had ceased TO reyoVe were at work.
Champagne, small cans OF mol isses,
soap, &c, we're among the articleS s,o'en'
while some we're scattered alongside the
crack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
A Heavy Load.

To lift that load off the stomach take hodoi
Cure. II digests what you eat;
Scnl s,pomacb belching, gas on stomach and
ali d;sc,Jsrs Of the stomach that are cureable,
are instantly relieved and permanently cured S
by the nee ~ Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 5: r.
Storrs, a druggist at 297 Main street, New
Britain Conn saws: "Kodol Dyspepsl5
Cure is giving such universal satisfaction ana
is 50 surely becoming the positive rellei ana I
subsequent cure fer this distressing ailnenI,
Leel that am always sure to satisfy ana 5rau'
my customers by recommending It 10 then I
VINE this to show how we'll the remedy y
XS oHen VI here" Kodol Dyspepsia cure was
snd ,,;n after years Of scientific experimehl
SoId M III positively cure all stomach trouble
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Grover G..
Goodrich took place this afternoon from
the residence, corner of Duke and Fair
fax streets, and was attended By MUM
Der of friends and acquaintances' Of the
family. The pallbearers were Messrs.
George w. Ward, K. L Wright, james
Mclaughlin, Earl Lynn, Frank Glas-
gov and Roger Sullivan, all members
of the Methodist Protestant Sunday
school, with which the deceased had long
been associated. Rev. Mr.. Ewell con-
Quoted the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Police Court.

Justice II. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
A white man, an old offender, ar
rested by Officer Henderson for being
drunk on the street, was released upon
promising to leave the city at once.
Robert Jackson, Virginia Nelson and
Reuben Lewis, all colored, arrested by
Officers Lyles and Beach, charged with
improper conduct, were fined 81 30 each.
A white man, arrested by Officers
Smith and Sherwood for being drunk III
the street, was dismissed
Andrew Whiting, colored, charged
with stealing liqu,r from a restaurant,
had his case continued.
Patrick O'Neal, charged with stealing
comforts from dry goods store on King
street. was fined IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
The Best Liniment.

Chamberlain Pain Balm is consid,
cred the best liniment en- the market.
write Post & Bliss, of Georgia, VT No
other liniment will heal cut - cruise
so promptly. No other affords such
quick relief rom rheumatic pains. No
other is so valuable for deep seated pains
like lame back and pains in the chest.
Give this liniment e trial and become &C
quainted with its remarkable qualities
and YOU will never wish to be without it.
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and
w. F Creighton & Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
s. Bro,
LOCAL BIsEyfTIES.

New cutters are being laid and paved
ON Gibbon street. between Lee and Fair
fax
TO save the five per cent penalty,
State tax bills must be paid by to-
morrow.
Col. Baldwin IIufty, a brother of Mr.
Francis Huily, formerly Of this city, but
now of Washington, died several days
ago at Mt. Vernon, Wash.
Elizabeth and joseph Payne, mother
and son. both coIored, OF Loud"un,
oasscd through this city today in charge
Of Guard f. Johnson for the Petersburg
asylum.
Mr. Samuel II. Lunt will offer for
sale At auction tomorrow a horse re-
Gently brought to this CITY by the Wash,
inpton. Southern Railway. The sale will
take place at P,lterson's livery stable at
noon.
Washington merchants are adverIis.
ing shoes. hats, &C., in the Gazette aud
are selling their goods 10 Alexandrians
and people in the surrounding country
and the Alexandria merchants are max
ing no effort to secure this trade.
Mrs. Diana X Powell, aged 90 years
daughter of the late Gen. PhiliT KeaT'
new u. S. A., died suddenly last even
ing at hotel at Cape May. Mira.
Powell had only just arrived on the even
ing train to rass the winter with her
mother there. The deceased leaves two
sons. one Of whom lives in Washington
and is lieutenant in the army. Mrs
Powell had many friends in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
DRY GOOD.
Woodward ( LOtlPDD
iOth.llth. + 4 G StsN w.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.
Oar business hours from now IN
Sa m. Ia 6 p. m.
A RGSp|GndenI
Christmas Store.

Sparkling with newness glther.d fion
everywhe worth whi'e-treming with sug.
gestions of the joyous Christmas frstiva, so
near at hand-it IS more THAI ever alert Ia
IL ct the expeC tations Of its public.
Holiday shopping ought to be u pleasure.
It is . pleasure to those who shop early-be.
fore the crowds come and the fine. rare things
g,--for go they TO every year b-fore some pee
pie see them.
The assortments OF areiully selected novel.
ties are now at their best. and il is row that
the rarest and best articles are to be found.
The store service is organized to make your
Christmas buying the most satisfying and
safe-prOmpt, pleasant. convenient, comfort
able. And the great, broad aislss and sp cious
floors afforded by the eighi.tcre buildi pre-
sent advantages that will be more fully reaiz-
ed and appreciated a. the holiday season al.
yanc's
Selections made nav will be held As advised
and promptly delivered when promised.
Silvrware, Jewelry, Leather Goods, UNI
brellas. etc, marked free.
Goods boxed or otherwise made presentable
when practicable.
The place for checking wraps, pracels, grip',
etc., and Erwrapping parcels for mailing, is
now conveniently located in Tenth street
building, main flo r. lcining Shopping
Card Desk. Postofire. telegraph and tels
phone offices are in same locality
Ask for our Store Directory and Shopping
Memoranda. You'll 6nd it both convenient
and helpful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Corporation Court.
fudge l.. G. Barley presiding

Judge L. G. Barley presiding J
.Lunt, administrator, VS.. Margaret
f O'Neal; decree confirming sale and
referring case 10 T.. b. Taylor, commits
sioner, for report
w. w. McNair VS. Mary Baker ct al. I,
decree making J. X. NJ. Norton party
to suit and directing process TO issue re-
curing all persons who purchased lots
under a former decree TO report in Court
on Friday morning.
Samuel |. Strother VS.. s. b. Fisher;
de BIT argued and submitted.
A rule was issued against }. NJ Gar
yey to show cause why his liquor license
should not be revoked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Linen Napkins.

Large variety of New Linen Dinner Nap
kins. Also White and Fancy Fringed Nap
kins.
Dinner Napkins.
Dozen 81, $l,25, $50. s., $3.50, -. $3.50
and 1913.
Fringed Napkins.
Dozen SOC, zoe, Coo. 75c, 81. $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Card of Thanks.

| take great pleasure IT. expressing the SEN
timents OF the board of trustees and members
of the First Baptist Church and hereby ten
der our heartfelt thanks and grateful appre'
citation to the Chief, membership Of the
various companies composing the Fire. De-
partment and kind hearted citizens of our
city for their timely arrival. untiring exer-
tions and the expeditions manner in which
they subdued the fire at our church last even
ing.
generous invitation TO hold services and meet
ings at their sanctuares pending repairs
necessitated by the fire. Respectfully,
JAMES r. MANSFIELD,
Clerk Board of Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-30
Upset Bid.

In the Corporation Court today
Judge ]. X. NJ. Norton made an unset
lid for the old PeytOn's Grove property
at the head of King street, recently sold
under decree of the court in the case
of McNair VS.. Baker. The property, 1t
will be remembered, WAS sold in lots, a
number Of persons being purchasers.
These parties are summoned to appear
in court ON Friday.