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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
The Frigid Wave.

The snowfall which set in Friday
.;rht continued until the close of Satur-
dsy when the ground was covered to
in the thermometer had fallen to 10.
F. Fair weather followed, and YESTERDAY
the sky was clear and the sun at 'h one
brightly bril- At the. close of the the t GSy
.ue -,;nr the mercury stood at 2O'.
10. ,sere evidences of spits of snow
d dnt,u the night The churches had
meagre congregations At inc! .ne 'e Wv. :
Yesterday morning, and there was 'o,,O .
further falling off at nightin conse4ue s..%
of the slippery condition OF the s.r ';.,s
Snow began to fall again this morning.
Int ceased about noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Arrest of Car Robber.

Joe Neal, alias Fitzhugh Lee Weens,
alias Fitzhugh Williams, alias George
Carter, fugitive from justice,
who is charged With robbing cars IN
the neighborhood of this city, was arrest
q Yesterday by Constable Hurst OF Fair
fax county, and brought here and turned
over 10 Commonwealth Attorney Brent
who later delivered him up to Officer
Young. Constable Hurst was arrested
several weeks ago on the charge OF pur-
chasing goods stolen from freight cars, 1t
was under stood that Neal would prove to
be valuable witness. He was arrested
in Richmond and confined in the Hen
rico county Jail, from which institution
he made his escape on the night OF De-
cember 4 by cutting hole through the
wall with a piece of iron from his bed
and lowering himself to the ground by
means of dead electric light wire:
Shcrty after Neal was placed in cell
at headquarters Officers Young and Amen
arrested Winter Crupper, night wa.cn.
man al the Washington Southern freIght
yards. on statement made by carter 10
the effect that be was implicated IN the
robbery of cars. Crnpper was brought
before the Police Court this morning and
dismissed by Justice Cation. Carter.
who pleaded guilty OF robbing cars, WAS
sent on to the grand jury. The prisoner
is alleged to have made confession in
which he charges several well'known in
dividuals hereabouts as being concerned
in robberies or receiving goods knowing
them to have been stolen. CruPper
was however, later in the day indicted
bv the Corporation Court, and later re-
leased on bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
The River.

The river froze from shore to shore
Yesterday morning, and ice an
inch thick extended as far down as
Glymont. The Norfolk steamer soon
act it to running, while the Baltimore
and Ohio transfer tugboat Beaverton and
other steam craft kept it on the 60 in
front of the city. The Norfolk steamer
Washington arrived up this morning.
Her officers report heavy snow when OH
Maryland Point.
The four.masted schooner Fred A.
Davenport from Charleston, 5; o.,
with fertiiizing material to the Bryant
Fertilizer Company, has arrived.
The barge Cecil, from Baltimore, with
fertilizing material for the Alexandra
Fertilizer and Chemical Company, Is al
". A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12

And They're Right. lis BY Far the
Best Place in Alexandria to Buy
Christmas Things. It's the
Home OF Economy for
Christmas shoppers.
Hundreds Of Sure-to- Please Articles For
Pleasing, Practical Presents.
hS-A special discount often per cent. on
purchases for charitable institutions and Sun
day schools.
Ladies 2-clasp Kid Gloves all shades; 81
yalue. at 69c.
Ladies English Walking Gloves; $l.25
value (guaranteedl !, at 81.
Children's Kid Gloves, all shades, at 700.
Childrens Handkerchief fancy borders
and white hemstitch, &c.
Special lot Ladies' Embroidered Handker-
chiefs; l9c to 25c yalu 8, at i2lc.
ladies Initial Handkerchief, l2lc.
Mems Initial Handkerchiefs, Il beauty, for
12lc.
Ladies' Embroidered Hsndkerchiefsi 3sc
to SOC values, for &c.
Silk Mufiiers, 0Oc, roc, 81.
White Hemslitcbed Silk Handkerchief
at 25c.
Ladies and Mems Umbrellas, SOC, Csc,
81. 25. 81 so to s..
Beautiful line of Gents Silk NeckwosrI SOC
values, at Csc.
Mems silk Suspendcrs, pair in a fancy
box, for 50c.
Ladies' Neckwear at 25c, Soc. CSC to $3.50.
Speoial lot Of Lace and Black Jet Collars,
| loo.
Leather Purses, iDc. 2jc. 50e +, $50.
Ladies' Shopping Bag, walrns leather,
81 9s.
Leather Shopping Bag. 25c zoe, 9sc.
White Aprons, large sizes, lace trimmed
Csc.
81 to $3.50.
Children's Sweaters, soc anh Csc.
Ladies' Sweaters Sl0S, s2.9S, 1898.
100 dozen Ladies' Turnover Collars, Sc.
| Satin Ribbons, inches wide, DC yard.
Bleached Table Linens, 2jc, 5Oc, zoe, 81
| and $3.50.
Fancy Bordered and White Hemstitcbed
| Towels, 25c.
Buster Brown" Hosiery ~: boys and girls,
Ladies' Short Corsets, soc, SOC. with garter
attachment. :.
81 50 value, for Csc.
I DIto@itk CHttIut'f IN f"f'f' ~ ~
ladies Fleece Vests and Pants at sIc..
Mems Fancy Percale Shirts, lauAdered; 5Oc
value, at 29c.
Mems Fancy Half Hose. l2lc paE.
Atwood White Blankets at 8 pair.
Down Comforts, s6.9S and $T.9o.
Rugs at csc to $40.
Evening shades Of Silks. Peau de Cygnes
Satin Liberty and Gros de Londres, at SOC.
Taffeta Silks in all shades, soc.
Our line of Furs has been replenished foi
the holiday trade. Fur ScsEfs, CSC to S25 and
Muffs to match,
Missed and Children's Fur Sets, 9Sc to
s7.9sset.
Special offerings in our Dress Goods De
partment for the holidays.
Ladies' Tourist Coats, 81 .9S; Short Jackets
S4.9S; Children's Goats, $S9S.
kSs-We box free Of charge all Kid Gloves
and Handkerchief from go and upward.
rs-Store open evenings until Christmas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Personal

The Fellowship Club, of Philadelphia
celebrated its tenth birthday Saturday
night with dinnerin the Bellevue Strat-
ford, at which Senator Philander y.
Knox was the guest of honor. The
Record of that city says: Following the
"skit' State Senator Lewis H. Machen,
of Virginia, democrat. made plea Tor
close and more efectual union OF tne
North and South and urged the curtalI, =,
ing of the ignorant negroes power, Ves'eu
ia him BY the ballot"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
ltiOn Court.
Barley presiding.]
n-and inrv term of
er, a grand jury term o
..nI indor

40 gIauu jury returned the ioilo"ihg
indictments: Fitz Lee Weems, winter
Crupper. John Thomas and John Cor.
don for HOUSEKEEPING and entering and
robbing freight cars, and Alfonso
Dsptanio, for assaulting and shooting
James WINFIELD, colored. The grand
Jury then took recess for dinner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
p,lious CoIic Preyented.

Take a double dose of Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and piarrhoea Remedy as
soon as the FIRST indication of the disease
appears aud a threatened attack may be
warded off. Hundreds ofpeople who are
subject to attacks of bilious collie use the
remedy in this way with perfect success.
For sale by Gibson and Timberman and
w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Death of Mrs. Hopkins.

Mrs. Ella NJ. Hopkins, wife oil M1. a;
w Hopkins, OF this city, died on the 80
instant at Providence Hospital, Wash
inoton the result of an operation. The
deceased was 80 years old, and was E
Isdy much esteemed by all who knew
her. She leaves one child. The funeral
took place last Tuesday. The interment
was in Stone Chapel cemetery, Pixies
vile. Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Christmas Shopping.

Many people in this city aud " .,o on'
surrounding country are spending mon .,
ey for Christmas gifts. Most oil tnem
look to the advertisements in the news,
papers for hints as to what to buy ana
where to buy it. The man who makes
or sells any article suitable for a Christ
mss gift, and who fails to advertise it,
thereby cuts himself off from participa-
ton in the benefits OF the holiday rush.
He might as we'll bar the main door OF
his establishment and expect customers
to come in through the window.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Directors Elected.

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Standard Brick Com
pany, held in this city today, the fol-
! wing directors were elecled: Park
Acnew. T. L. Holbrook, Frederick
Mertens, w. A. Richards, W. e..
Rogers w. t. Walker and Fl. P. West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Tint ThOhbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used DR..
Kings New Lie Pills. Thousands of suffer-
ers have proved their matches merit Tor
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health only
S cents. mency back il not cured Sold by
f s Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The an.
y nusl meeting Of the stockholders OF tpe
AMERICAN RUTILE COMPANY viii ne
held at the Office Of the company, No.. III
south Fairfax street, Alexandria, Virginia
on MONDAY, the I'd day of January, 1906,
from u O'clock noon to O'Clock p. m, for
the election Of directors and for the transae-
tion of such other business as can be lawfully
considered. The transfer books will be closed
for ten days prior to the ID day Of January,
ioo5 w. NJ. SLATER, President.
SHERWOOD WILSON, Sec. and Treas.
Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Mothers, BE Careful

of the health of your children. Look out for
Coughs, Colds, Group and Whooping Cough.
Stop them in time-0ne Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy, Harmless and pleasant
Sold BIZ all druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12

A few loaves OF bread were seized in
market today for being slightly under
weight The explanation was entirely
satisfactory to Justice Cation who prompt
ly dismissed the case when be beard The
statement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
Best N. Y. Rural Potatoes,

s5c bushel, 1sc peck. CAL smO. Ham, Sc ID.
Fresh Corned Hams, lac ID. Fresh Corned
shoulders, 1Oc ID. Eggs, CSC dOz. 3 lbs.
Seeded Rsisius, Csc. Figs, iQc lb, Country
scrappel. sc lb. 7 lbs Va. Buekwheat' 100
his Bucket Pure Leaf Lard, SOC.
W.P. WOOLLs q SONS,
Two stores-4OO south Royal ST., llOl Queen
wv dec i'm
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Painter and Decorator,
ds19 sts No. 5l4 south Henry street.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF ALEX.
l ANDRIA COUNCIL, X; A, for the
election of officers will be held at Odd rel
lows Hall, TUESDAY EVENING, Deem
Der 18th, at 7:30 o'clock. g..
j. f. ALEXANDER, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12

I OsT.-On Monday, December u, pair OF
l. gold trimmed EYE GLASSES. A suit
able reward will be paid for their return to
Gazette office. delz 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--Fort this ses .
ron snow tonight Tuesday fair and colder;
Srssh 10 brisk westerly winds.
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Local Matters.

-;..s tomorrow at I'll and sets 4:39.
gu" ra,er at 1871 &. M. and 1905 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12

wish to call the public's attention to the
fact that the firm of RODlER x GROVES,
Decorators and Painters, has dissolved part
nership. / also thank you for past patronage
and state TO you that fyou desire an estimate
on any work will furnish the same.
Respectfully.
ISAAC S. GROVES,
Painter and Decorator,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-12
OLD SANTA CLAUS Is
HAVING A LIVELY TIME

Just now, and is playing havoc all over. the
country, but he will settle down to business
bye.and-bye. Meanwhile we are doing bust
ness at the same old stand, and are supplying
the needs Of the people Of this city with Just
as good and lust as clean and satisfactory coal
as We have ever sold before, aud if you need
a new supply, Just send your order ana we
will deliver at once,
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
This Yenr,a ImmInratlon.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
once more Uncle Sans immigration
station at Ellis Island has been swamp
ed by the inflow OF newcomers from
the Old World. At one time last week
the detention quarters Of the station
were crowded with more than 5000 I'M
migrants, while two great steamships,
laden with several thousand more, were
held I'm the bay until room could be
made for the latest arrivals on the
islands. And still the stream rolls in!
II is a threatening torrent and one that
presents problems of the gravest mo-
ment for the future Of the Republic.
Tho rate war between the great At
lantc transport companies which was
in progress during a considerable por-
tion OF the year and which Is nearing its
close had its natural effect upon immi-
grafton into this country. The big
steamship lines cut their steerage rates
to a merely nominal figure, and their
agents secured the Continent TO crowd
the st-ward-bound liners with i'm
migrants az these reduced rates Steam
ship companies are not deeply interest
ed IN the future OF the United States,
and money Is of far more importance
TO them than quality OF immigration
into this country Their agents travel
ing over the Continent offered all sorts
Of promises to prospective immigrants
cheap rates and a wonderful land across
the seas, whore golden apples grow on
trees and license is not distinguished by
law from liberty AS a result Of the en-
deavors OF the steamship companies the
immigration into the United states dur
ing the past eleven months has not only
been great in volume, but low in quail
ity. Some Of the immigrants who come
to America under such circumstances do
we'll; others are disappointed, but re-
main, crowding the great cities and
swelling the list of the discontented.
America Is playing with fate i'm al
lowing more than million immigrants
from the countries Of Southeastern Eu-
rope to land on her shores every year.
This countrys power Of assimilation
has been great In the past, This re-
markable power was never tested by
the excellent Irish and German immi-
grafton OF the nineteenth century, how
ever, as II viii be tested during the
twentieth by questionable immigration
from Southeastern Europe.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12

and II Is altogether probable that in the
future a still larger drift Of money from
this country TO the Dominion will take
place.
II is a most natural thing under any
circumstances, but especially so in view
Of tho fact that the Canadian Government
contemplates a change in It's tariff that
will place American manufacturers at a
disadvantage in competition with those Of
England. That Is the policy which the
present Dominion Government has in view
and which there Is every reason 10 ex-
pect will be carried out. In that event
more American capital will undoubtedly
go to the Dominion for investment in sn-
dustrial enterprises. The advocates Of a
reciprocity arrangement with our north
ern reighbor urge that this Is the only
way In which we can head of an attack
upon our exports Of manufactures to that
country and retain the trade we now have
there. II Is manifestly q very important
| question, and az this time its dtermina-
/ tion seems to rest rather with us than
with Canada. That is 10 say, the Domin-
| ion appears to be quite independent, II
not entirely indifferent in the matter.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
PLANT TRANSFORMATION

TT A MAN who makes two blades Of
4 grass grow where one grew be-
fore Is a benefactor Of the race. then
one who transforms plants and fruits,
making them more productive and bet
ter suited to the needs OF man is
worthy Of especial consideration.
Luther Burbank Of California has
succeeded in developing a new species
of cactus devoid Of spines and thorns
and which it is predicted viii soon be-
come the food for the great herds OF
cattle that roam the western plains.
Cactus grows where no other plant is
found, and II the great deserts can be
covered with the new species. they
will become as productive as eastern
pasture lands.
Burbank in his quiet way has ac-
complished wonders. He has so trans
formed plants and flowers by the pro-
cess Of selection and fertilization that
new and wonderful species have been
created. He has shown us a field of
unlimited possibilities. and It is prob
able that il his ideas are taken up and
followed out. agriculture and horti-
culture will be transformed. Finer
varieties improved flavor, larger yields
ana other desirable qualities are pos
sihle under the methods Of Burbank
Already millions Of bushels have been
added TO the wheat crop and to the
corn crop by the selection Of seeds;
and the discoveries Of Burbank indi-
cate that our domestic fruits may he
marvelously improved. Agriculture
promises more wonderful and inter.
esting future than any other calling.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
RIOTS AT ST. PETERSBURG.

THE rloting in st. Petersburg yes
Il terday has an ominous look. The
great demonstration OF the masses,
demanding a liberal government and
an end to the war shows the temper
Of the people. II is also significant
that they have the courage to express
themselves thus openly.
OF course this may be regarded as
a mere bit OF disorder that might have
occurred anywhere, but taken in con-
nection with the recommendations Of
the zemstavos and their denial. it is
possible that Il is the sign Of the
breaking out OF discomfort that so
long has been suppressed.
It is possible, too. that this defiance
Of the authorities may encourage the
discontented elements, and as the war
continues and new levies Of troops are
called for. every day this may be but
the prelude TO greater manifestation OF
defiance OF imperial authority. Rus.
sia's troubles at home are only be.
ginning.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Tolstoi and the zemstvolsts.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Count Leo Tolstoi says the zemstvo
agitation in Russia Is "a new obstacle
IN the path OF progress" and that "one
sure result OF the whole matter will
be 10 delay true social amelioration." ."
This Is a noteworthy declaration to
come from the greatest Of Russian
novelists and social reformers. II Will
liam j. Bryan or Professor Graham
Taylor or Miss Jane Addams--all dis
'ples of Tolstoi--had been asked If
he would favor the zemstvo agitation
FOR constitutional government in Rus
sla they unhesitatingly would have an
swered Yes"
The thousands Of Americans who
have read Tolstoi's books with delight,
ana who have assumed that he was
looking forward TO constitutional
system OF government in Russia, would
have said that Count Tolstoi, as a mat
ter Of course. would encourage and
support the zemstvolst movement.
However Count Tolstoi, being
Russian rs we'll as a Christian Social
ST, shares TIE views Of the Russian
aristocracy that demand for con-
stltutlonal government for Russia
under present conditions is obstruc-
tive OF real progress. He holds that
political agitation must have an in
furious effect, that social improve
ment cannot he wrought by mere
change IN the form OF government. and
that "the real uplifting Of a people,
socially and governmentally, can be
attained only through the religious and
moral regeneration of all the individ-
uals constituting that people"
Evening journal., 1904-12-12

THE newly-eleoied members Of the
y Legislature are receiving a eer-
tain amount OF advice from the news
papers, but not half as much as is
customary during the month proceed
ing the organization Of the two houses,
This cannot be construed into
apathy on the part OF the people. but IL
is probably due TO the fact that there
is an impression that a higher grade
Of membership than usual will mark
the next Generai- Assembly There
are many measures that the people are
interested in, yet there is a disposition
20 refrain from pestering the members
before they have taken their seats and
have gotten comfortable.
Now Legislature such as ours,
where the members disperse almost
every night and go TO their respective
homes. is bound TO be in large meas
ure responsive { o the public will; and
therefore. when we know in general
what the people OF Delaware want, We
may form some idea Of what the Leg
islature will do.
We think the people. regardless Of
faction or party. want to see a session
devoted to the business OF the State,
We have elected a Governor who is
first OF all business man, and who
promises to attend to his end OF legis-
lation with sound judgement and dis
patch. Therefore. the General Assem-
bly, viii have every inducement to get
TO work early and expedite the busi-
ness which comes before IL.
In order 10 do this. the people Of
this state want TO see a United States
Senator elected early in the session.
We shall need our fun representation
in washington; but aside from that
reason. we all realize that little win
be done until that result is accomplish
ed. A prolonged deadlock is a call
amity. not 20 much because It deprives
US Of a Senator, and not altogether be-
cause it delays business. but because
IL breeds deep animosites which de-
stroy that mutual confidence and re-
gard which are 50 necessary in secur-
ing wise legislation.
SO the FIRST thing to do after as
sembling in joint session is to elect a
Senator. That is duty we owe not
only to ourselves but to the nation
Then the Legislature. with deck:
cleared for action can devote the rest
OF the session TO real business. Lei
everybody insist on this program.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12

strive to show us the benefit Of these
things 1t Is the peoples duty to realize
tho Importance Of the situation and see
what is now possible, with no extravagant
outlay. The wharf is needed and is now
for the FIRST time rendered practicable.
This improvement will bs on city land
and will become city property; therefore
the municipality should be the leading
contributor. Still, this is no reason why
benefited citizens and landowners should
not encourage the great work by subscrib-
ing funos.
We are apt 20 see only one purpose OF
this wharf; viz. the business it will foster
and create. But we should not lose sight
Of the recreation side Of the case. Thous-
ands Of dollars are laudibly spent in Gre
atlng vast resorts Of health and pleasure
along the Brandywine. Parks are es-
sential to city life; and why are not facili-
ties for river excursions, and for boating
and fishing about the bulkhead as equally
| essential?
DO not give all attention to the wood
lands along the Brandywine, and the
wharves along the Christiana. The Della
ware river and it's facilities for both
business and pleasure is also our heri-
ldbt. IL sNdNuo AtduS lDM " eANN N'
health, wealth and pleasure. Shall we ac-
cept the offered gift?
Think Of this bulkhead % feet wide and
longitudinal with the stream, from the
Christiana to Edge Moor, and well out
towards the westerly channel. What a
grand harbor can be made between this
structure and the shore at the Christiana
end We should negotiate at once with
the government to leave this portion Of
the inclosure untitled, and for a great an
chorage basin for vessels Of the smaller
type.
The Cherry Island front is TO become
the city's great harbor and shipping dis
trict. Shall we tactfully meet the present
emergency, or shall we stand aloof and
receive that which charitably or by
chance falls into our lap from national
benehcence7 George A. Talley.
Dec. u, 1904.