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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
The Twenty-second Celebration

The committee of arrangements OF the
Twenty-second of February celebration
have been engaged all day in arranging
the formation of the line and have about
agreed upon the following, which, how,
ever, is subject to change. The line OF
march has already been published The
parade will form on Washington street,
right resting on Cameron, and will move
at 2:30 o'clock sharp. The reviewing
stand will be at the southwest corner OF
Washington and Queen streets.
FIRST DIVISION.
Platoon of mounted police.
Chief marshal, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee;
Chief of staff, Judge L. c. Barley, and
members Of staff.
Distinguished visitors, including Gov.
Montague and staff, Acknowledgment
Willard, Senators, Congressman ana Distric'
Of Columbia Commissioners in carriages:
Mayor Simpson, City Council and Board
of Police Commissioners In carriages u
Two companies Of Minute Men from Wash
ington. ,.,, r. H..
Hunt.
One battalion U. s. marines.
One company sailors from Dolphin.
One battery light artillery from Fort
Myer.
One squadron two trOOps) cavalry from
Fort Myer.
First battalion District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard.
Second battalion District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard. ul
ington. 80
Gen. George w. Anderson and staff.
Seven companies infantry from Richmond.
Stanton Rifles from Stanton.
Augusta Guards from Stanton.
Clifton Forge Rifles. -,
Monticello Guards from Charlottesville.
Fredericksburg Grays.
Alexandria Light Infantry.
Richmond Howitzers.
SECOND DIVISION.
John Leadbeater, marshal, and staff.
Fire Wardens in carriages.
Veteran Firemen's Association from wash
ington.
Friendship Fire Company.
Relief Hook and Ladder Company.
Columbia S. F. f. Company.
Reliance s. F. L. Company.
THIRD DIVISION.
JIM Hill, marshal and staff.
Red Men from Washington, surrounding
country and this city.
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Councils from Washing
ton. surrounding country and Alexandria.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Charles B. Paff marshal, and staff.
Trades display.
The line will be interspersed with
fourteen bands of music including the
United States Marine Band from Wash
ington.
The transportation committee OF the
celebration have made arrangements for
the running of steam trains between this
city and Washington on the following
schedule: Leave Washington from the
corner of Ninth street and Maryland
avenue at i a. M, II noon and p. m.
Leave Alexandria at 5:15, 6:l5 and 7:l5
p. m. Arrangements have been made
so that passengers buying tickets on
either the MISREPRESENTATION or the
electric railway can return by either
rOute
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Along the River Front.

The river front on a rainy day affords
p dismal picture, but when rain comph-
Gates with sleet conditions are exceed
ingly uninyiting. Few people could be
seen either in the streets or on the
wharyes. and there was general torplalty
from Fishtown TO the shipyard. The
river was suggestive of a scene in Lap,
land Its immobility was unchanged
and after the Norfolk steamer pushed up
if became as serene as church YARD
Ice still covered the surface, although
the prevailing rain was having visible
eject upon 1t. During the day the trans,
fer tucboat Beaverton occasionally toweG
the B. & o. barge between here anc
shepherds, while one or two tugoOaa
from Washington passed up or down
Two cold waves, moving from opposite
directions. are said to be in transltu' AM
there is a probability of everything De
coming more firmly ice-bOund during IN
next forty-eight hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Funerals.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lucinda
Grimes took place this afternoon from
Mr.. B. Wheatley undertaking establish
ment The services we're conducted by
Rev. Mr. Ewell.
Funeral services of the late Henry W.
Brown, who died in Washington or
Tuesday night last, will be held at the
residence in that city at 1880 tonight
The remains will be inferred in Ivy Hill
cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Souvenir With COrby's Bread.

The Corby Bread Bakery of Washing
ton, will on Monday,morning next give
appropriate souvenirs to each purchaser
Of their well-known bread. The "stafi
of life" as prepared at the COrby Bakery
has justly met with much favor in Alex
andria, and the souvenirs to Re distrlb-
uted Monday will be pleasant remem-
brances. The advertisement, contain
ing picture of the souvenir, will be
found on the first page of the Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Taxable Values of Railways.

Mr.. E. F. Price, Auditor, has received
a letter from Delegate j. X. Cation IN
regard to the taxation of rolling stock
centreing here. Mr.. Cation says he IS
using every e1ertion to secure to Alexan-
dria the taxes on such stock, but that he
has MANY difficulties to encounter in the
way OF questions arising from the con-
struction of the new constitution. 1t Is
thought by some that, according to the
new constitution, nothing can be done
until the year 1918.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Observation-Disclosures Wedding

Mr.. Ferdinand Bendheim, OF THIS
city. and Miss Fannie Blumenthal, oil
Washington, were married in the latter
city at o'clock yesterday evening. The
ceremony was performed by Rabbi Stern
and was witnessed by a large number OF
relatives and friends of the bride and
groom Of this city, Washington and
elsewhere. The reception which fol-
lowed the wedding was brilliant affair
throughout, and all present experienced
delightful evening. The newly-mar-
ried couple were recipients of many
presents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Police Court.

There was but one case for trial in the
Police Court this morning, that OF Rich
ard Williams and Andrew Jackson, both
colored, who had been arrested by ON
GERS Roberts and Allen charged with
stealing coal from Southern Railway
car. Their case was postponed until to-
morrow morning.
The colored man arrested day or
two ago charged with stealing a pair OF
boots from fishing shore, is still held at
the station house awaiting the action OF
the Prince William authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
.Ir,;or Order of Mechanics.

The meeting of Alexandria Council,
Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics, last night, was we'll attended
and the proceedings interesting The
Belle Haven aud Alexandria councils OF
this order expect all of the State officers
and about 600 visitors here on Monday
20 participate in the Washington's Birth
1sY celebration. Last year the Mechan-
;cs made a credtable display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Rank Officers.

The board of directors of the National
Bank of Fairfax today elected Mr.. ).
R. Donohoe cashier, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Mr.. F. r. Ford,
and Mr.. R. w. Moore was reelected
president. Mr.. Donohoe is one OF the
best known and most prominent citizens
of Fairfax and will doubtless make
most efficient bank officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Widening the Bridge.

The work of widening the Aqueduc'
Bridge eight feet on the east is rapidly
progressing. Thesuperstructure has been
completed. On the completion of this
work, the Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad Company will Immediately
begin the laying OF the tracks across the
bridge. As soon as the weather will per
nit the work of laying the tracks ant
grading on the line of the proposed road
will be taken up again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Death of Mrs. FAIR.

Mrs. Margaret Farr, mother of the
late R. R. Farr, of Fairfax county, died
at Fairfax on Wednesday night, aged
about IS years. She fell from the porch
that evening, receiving injuries from
which death resulted in a few hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Revival Services.

The revival services now being con.
,.,nt.d in the NJ. f. Church Sotuh will
S SoC c"nti in tonight. Rev. Mr.. Stump
o occupied Srp the pulpit last night and will
J breach again tonight. As has heretofore or
b Poe,'' s ! considerable interest ha
Sesn manifested in these meeting, mum
her. her Of persons having expressed thei
interest in spiritual affairs during 'nel
continuance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy, active constitution! de-
pends largely on the condition of the liver.
The famous little pills known as De WITS
Little Early Risers not only cleanse the sys-
tenn but they strengthen the action. OF the
liver and rebuild the tissues supporting tlia'
organ. Little Early Risers are easy TO act
they never grip and yet they are absolutely
certain to produce results that are satisfactory
I'm ali cases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Nearly FOrfeits his Lite.

A runaway almost ending fatally started a
horrible ulcer on the leg of j. b.. Orner,
Franklin Grove, Ill. For four years it defed
ali doctors and all remedies. But Bucklen
Arniea Salve had no trouble TO cure him.
Equally good for Burns, Bruises, skin EruP,
tions and Piles. 25c at +. 5. Leadbeater q
Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19

Mr.. Thomas ]. Fannon, OF this Guy
Is making preparations tor the erection OIL
line country home in Fairfax county
Smoot i Co. have contracted to furnish
the timber and mill work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19

WEATHER PRoBABILITIRs.-For this sec
ton clearing and colder tonight; minimum
about 15o. Saturday fair; variable winds,
becoming northterly and fresh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19

The scratch of pin may cause the
loss of a limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger Of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain's ram
Balm. 1t is an antiseptic and nnequallec
as quick healing liniment for cuts
bruises and burns. For sale by Richard
C;hoop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:54 q. m. and set,
547 p. m. High water at 1902 q. n. and
10.1S d. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
No. 7OO3.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office of Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington, D. c., January IL, 1904.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
LOCAL RREyITIES.

The ground hogs credentials as a
weather prophet were acknowledged by
many today.
Mr.. John A. Marshall and family
have returned from New Orleans, where
thew attended the Mardi Gras.
The vitrifed brick roadways in this
CITY afforded skating Kinks for some OF
the younger generation today.
Fried clans, soc dozen; clam soup, lOc
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday al
{. ii. Zimmerman's. eo
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OFFICES FOR RENT.-A few Office. rooms
u on is second floor of the Alexandria Ma
tiousI BanI building at the corner Of klng
S well Lis lighted and heated; .A5sPRIIyy, to ,.;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Office Alexandria National Bank,

Office Alexandria National Bank
Alexandria, Va, Feb. Is, 1904.
The Alexandria National Bank will
be open for business about March lst in
its building at the corner of King and
Royal streets, where the officers will be
pleased to see their friends and the public
generally. A share of the public pa
tronage is solicited.
G. 7. SMITH, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
NEW GOODS.

Successor % -TAChtI y D.1 II u. :. =.
DIsSOIUTION.-3y mutual consent, We,
ID the undersigned. doing bushes; !, under u ,Ss
have dissolved partnership the business , to be
continued by the first party all bill. 20 out IT.
s ss sHt att Tor settlement, ana all bills
d t%v the firm to be paid to the first party.
uue 'is III II. +. MCKINNEY.
NJ. +. PARKER.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
ID CANVASS THE
 PRIMARY RETURNS Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee Today NO CONTESTS EXPECTED Chairman Thompson Was Much Pleased With the Manner In Which
 Everything Was Conducted
 at the Polls.
NO CONTESTS EXPECTED

The Jefferson county democratic execu- tive committee will meet today at noon in the first division of the criminal court room on the second floor of the court house. for the purpose of eanvassing the returns of the primary election held on Monday. Chairman B. A. Thompson will preside at the meeting and Secretary John r. Abbott will be at his desk.
 The work of canvassing the returns promises to be a tedious affair There were in Jefferson county about seventy polling places Monday and the committee will have to go over the returns of each of the hundred and fifty or more candl- dates who were in the different races for office. This will require probably five or six hours provided there are no contests.
 If there are no contests in any of the boxes the committee will probably ac- cept the returns of the managers and other election officials, but should there be contest the entire ballot of the box will have to be recounted.
 In speaking of the recent election yes- terday afternoon, Chairman Thompson. said:
 s'I am very much pleased with the man. ner in which everything was conducted at the polls on election day by the officials selected by the subcommittee on ar engagements So far as I know not a single notice of a contest has been filed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
YOUNG MAN DRIVEN
 TO A LIGHT BUGGY
F. H. ALLISON LOST ELECTION BET TO GEORGE H. PHILLIPS AND COMPLIES WITH TERMS OF WAGER.

George c. Phillips, the well known llv- eryman and expert horseman, hitched F. II. Allison, prominent young man, to light rubber-tired buggy yesterday and drove him all over Birmingham to the de- light of multitude of people who had gathered along the sidewalks to witness the unique performance.
 The cause of this remarkable exhibition of driving was the election of Harring- county. MT. Allison made wager with MT. Phillips on the election, and the win ner was to drive the loser through the streets of Birmingham htched to a buggy,
 According to agreement MT. Allison ap- peared at the courthouse yesterday morn ing and MT. Phillips was there to meet him. An enormous crowd had gathered shafts and took the bit in his mouth ne was loudly applauded flor being game. He made a short speech In which he said that he had lost, though he believed he had voted intellIgently.
 Mr. Phillips picked up the lines. and after using the whip dexterously for a moment the procession started. All of the newspaper offices were visited. the crowd along the way continually cheer Ing.
 MT. Allison proved to be a thoroughbred and showed his driver some new gaits. It 1t not likely, however, that he will go on the track. On the return to the court house a photographer appeared and a photograph was made of MT. Allison be- tween the shafts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
TURNED OVER ID
 THE GRAND JURY Evidence Before Coroner in Me- DonaId'S Tragic Death. WITNESSES TO SHOOTING Only a Few Saw the Actual Tragedy, But Many Heard the Quarrel Be- tween Mcdonald and Lawson.
 McDonaId's Funeral.
WITNESSES TO SHOOTING

Coroner Paris has completed his investi- gation into the death of E. F.. Mcdonald, and rendered a decision that he was un- lawfully killed by Alexander R. Lawson, an engineer on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. On yesterday he collected all the evidence in his possession and turned 1t over to the grand jury with a list of the witnesses who appeared before him during the investigation.
 The list includes about twenty-five peo- pie, only two or three of whom know anything about the actual shooting. The remainder were witnesses as to the quar- rel which preceded the shooting.
 The actual witnesses to the shooting were Tom Jones, a well known white man about the city, William Gibson, a negro tailor, and Henry Harrison, a negro boy. Tom Jones states that he was standing with Dump Mcdonald when Lawson came up the street. He testified that he told Mcdonald that Lawson was coming and Mcdonald said all right, that he saw him. Then Lawson reached around him and shot Mcdonald.
  walk and testified that they saw por- tion of the trouble Their statements conflict a little with that of Jones in re- gard to the position of Lawson when he fired.
 No official statement has yet been ob- tained from Lawson, and it is probable that there will be none until the trial rrtx 4,,r, x.vsl. mons witnesses at once.
 Funeral services over the remains of E. P. Mcdonald were conducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of Jack Mcdonald 1224 Eleventh avenue, north, and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev E. W. Brandon.s The pail bearers were Dr. Charles Whelan, M. c. Reynolds, w. c. Garrett, J. c. Rowlette, Thomas F. Parker, J. M. Copeland, Jr.. and Robert E. Middleton.
 The funeral was one of the most large- ly ever attended in Birmingham. There was a wealth of flowers on the grave.
 AS will be recalled Lawson and Me- Donald had a difficulty Monday night in the rear of the Stag Saloon at Third avenue and Twentieth street, and the former shot and killed the latter. Law son was shot through the right thigh, and five inches of the bone were removed at Copeland & Berry's infrmary, where he is now under treatment
 The trouble was over 50 cents which Lawson claimed he had been 'short changed' in the Stag saloon. Mcdonald took up the matter and said that who ever said the members of the firm would short change any one was a liar. He then reached for his pistol and Lawson said he was not armed. Mcdonald told him he would not shoot him if he was not armed, but to get away. Lawson went away, procured pistol, returned and killed Mcdonald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
TWO RESIDENCES
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
HOMES OF R. c. HEMPHlLL AND M. c. CORY IN FLAMES TESTER DAY-Loss COVERED BY IN SURANCE.

The residences of R. c. Hemphill and c. M Cory at 713 and 72l South Thirtieth street, were badly damaged by fire yesterday at noon, and the loss to tn } buildings and contents amounted to about 5000. which is entirely covered by insur- ance.
 The fire originated in the residence of MT Hemphill from a spark on the roof, and when discovered had gained consd- erable headway. The wind was blowing briskly, and the fire spread to the adjoin- ing residence of MT. Cory on the south side. The fire department had a long run to make, the nearest station being Five Points, and the flames had spread over both buildings when the first piece of apparatus arrived.
 The damage to the residence of MT. Hemphill was about $15oo and is covered by 5000 insurance. It was valued at about $4000 The contents were valued at about s25O0, and were insured to the amount of $500.
 The residence of MT. Cory was valued at about S25OO. The loss was about $500, and the insurance was 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
pr. H. p. Robson.

The many friends of Dr. Henry POLK Robson will be greatly shocked to learn that he was killed yesterday by train near Flomaton. No details of the sad oc- currence have yet been received, the only information being contained In a message received by pr. Mack Rogers stating the fact of his death and that he was killed bye train.
 Dr. Robson was until recently prac- Using physician of this city, having his office with his cousin Dr. Mack Rogers, and about three weeks ago secured the appointment of state physician to the con- ~yict camp at Wallace, Ala, over num- ber. of prominent young physicians who were applicants. He took charge of this work April |, and had barely been at work two weeks. He graduated from the Birmingham Medical college last year. and had a future of exceptional promise be- fore him. It is indeed a source of much pain and sorrow to his hundreds of friends in Birmingham to know that a career which promised so much for the future, has, as its very beginning, been brought to such a sudden and shocking close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
Black Patti Troubadours at the Jeffer-

The show presented by negroes at the Jefferson last night consisted in part of horse-play, but it pleased the white folks in the orchestra, and delighted the black folks who packed the balcony and the gallery. The singing of Black Patti left little to be desired She sings easily and well. Her enunciation and manner were pleasing even to those who know good music when they hear it. But there was a wide gap between Black Patti and the rest of the singers, and there is no reason why this should be the case, for the com pany attracts both races, making money every season and among the American negroes there are many rare voices that even little cultivation would render pleasing. James P. Reed had a deep rich basso voice, and the chorus sang req sonably well.
 But if the entire company were brought up to the standard set by Black Patti herself it would be a great credit to the race and 1t would never sing to empty seats. The management should pull the troubadours up to a higher standard. Black Patti was recalled twice. and she sang at last Way Down on the Sewanee River" with excellent effect, and in the scene from Lucia de Lammermoor her soprano voice rang out true.
 Ward and Triplett and Kelly are the comedians of the company. Of these Kelly was practically fun-provoking The com pany needs reinforcement, however, before
 tt goes through the country again, and the managers will be short-sighted if they do not make it as good a company as the race can furnish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-14
Marie Cahill.

Miss Marie Cahill, who plays here at the Jefferson theatre tonight, shares with Lotta and Rosina Vokes the distinction of having created new school of acting in recent years.
 The dramatic writers after the first production of Nancy Brown" said the star had given them something new They dipped their pens in honey to de- scribe the sweetness of her voice, which one man said was "as full of melody as the laughter of child" Wherever she has appeared since her four months run in New York press and public have ac- knowledged Miss Cahill's talents and &C., corded her place among the great com ediennes of the country. Unlike many stars. Miss Cahill is surrounded by a cast of merit. She does not wish to make contrast in her own favor by appearing among a crowd of commonplace players. She has no reason to fear unfavorable comparison. Her work would stand out under any circumstances. and each mem Der of the company has selected as the best available exponent of the character to be played.