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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
THE POTOMAC RIVER.
Delegation to Appear Before
River and HarbOr Committee.

Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, president of the
Business Men League, has been active
" engaged for some time in efforts to in
duce Congress to direct attention to
the Potomac river. Considerable money
is appropriated every year for rivers and
harbors in different parts of the country,
which the Potomac, which leads to the
capital Ofthe nation, is seldom taken in
to consideration. Recently an appro-
pration was made for constructing a
channel through the Kettle Bottoms,
and that work having been commenced,
other approprist will doubtless be
made to continue the work.
Mr.. J. f. Rixey was recently notified
by Mr.. J. H. Cassidy, clerk Of the COM
m;ttee on river and harbors, that it had
been decided to fix Friday, February l9,
at 1890 a. M, as the time to hear
delegation from Alexandria in the In
terests of Potomac river Improvements,
and Mr.. Rixey promptly informed Mr..
Harlow of that fact.
Mr.. Harlow, upon the receipt of
the above, appointed the following
named gentlemen to appear before the
committee on Friday, February 10, at
1890. Messrs. Geo. L. Simpson,
Park Agnew, W. A. Smoot, Robert
Portner, Geo. d. Hopkins, E. L. Cock
rin, VIM. NJ. Reardon, Frank S. Har-
per, Chas. King, Geo. h. Hill, John
p. Robinson, John w. May, A. d.
Brockett, f. f. Dowham, j. Marriott
Hill, Henry Strauss, VIM. B. SmoOt,
F. j. Paf, c. c. Leadbeater, E. L.
Daingerfeld, Julian T. Burke, Chas.
r. Hooff, E. c. Nicol, Hubert Snow
den, VIM. A.. Smoot, jr., Joseph l..
Crupper, A. J. Wedderburn, Marshall
L. King, VIM. F. Carne, Peter Aitche-
son, Thos. J. Fannon, T. Alton Moore,
Henry F. Robertson, Walter Roberts,
John r.. Zimmerman, Henry X. Field,
c. w. Wattles, and j. r. n. Curtin.
These gentlemen will leave here ON
the $3.50 train on the 18th.
Mr.. Park Agnew, who is a member OF
the Washington Board Of Trade, is ar
ranging to have large delegation OF the
members of the board Of that city
present at the hearing.
The object of the delegation is to
have the channel of the river widened
from 20U to 400 feet and the depth OF
water increased from % to 30 feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Personal.

Capt. f. r. Boyer, of Rathbone Co.
left this morning for Petersburg to at'
tend the annual convention of the Va,
Brigade, IT, K. X. of p.
Mr.. Albert Fletcher a prominent
citizen of Warrenton and who is we'll
known in this city, is seriously ill and
was yesterday sent to Johns Hopkins
Hospital, in Baltimore, for treatment
Mr.. and Mrs James Willis are IN
New Orleans TO attend the Mardi Gras.
Mrs. f. G.. Rogers, OF Philadelphia,
is visiting her brother, Mr.. E. Q. Joyce,
on King street
Rev. T. J. Wilson, of Newport News,
is a guest of Rev. Father II. }. Cutler,
of St. Mary's Church parsonage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Woodward & LothrOp,
10th, 18th and F sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON. d. C.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Pancake Day.
The mercury at 3 O'clock this evening
registered 2O0.
Twelve dodgers were at the station
house last night.
A meeting of the Friendship Fire
Company will be held tomorrow at I
O'Clock.
Mr.. Christopher Lyles is seriously i'll
at his home in this city. He is suffering
from pneumonia.
Virginia Dixon, colored, wife Of
Whitley Dixon, died at her home near
the Theological Seminary yesterday.
There was but one case before Justice
Cation this morning, that of George Par.
ker, colored, charged with assaulting and
beating his wife. He was dismissed, as
the plaintiff failed to appear.
A little daughter of Mr.. John Nugen1
while visiting her era ldmotler en- south
Pitt street today was painfully burned
by the upsetting of kettle of hot water
DR.. Jones attended the child.
Special meeting of the Big Sandy
Company, and the Elkhorn Coal an(
Coke Company were held in this city to
day to considered the matter of redut
ton of the capital stock of these com
panies.
I,adie, of the Maccabees met in thei
hall on north Columbus street yesterda.
afternoon at half-past two o'clock
which. time the drill was put on an
other features of interest were brough
before the hive.
At the meeting of Alexandria Ten
| No. 2, Knights of the Maccabees, hel
last night in Odd Fellows Hall, thre
candidates were initiated and severe
applications for membership received
The excursion this year will be give
to Marshall Hall on Tuesday, July q
The glass-making plants located hel
obtain the sand they use from the bee
of the Severn river, near Annapolis, Nd
but an effort. it is said, is to be made
find sand fit for glass making near'
home. 1t is believed that such san
exists on the Potomac, and parties II
terested in glass-making will soon mai
prospecting tours.
Mr. Robert Trayers will have shad, herriE
and trout in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Hall Thieves.

The stealing of overcoats in halls has
naturally exasperated the victims OF the
sneak thieves, and the police are dill
gently at work endeayoring to capture
some Of them. OF course those bent
on such depredations keeps close esPion-
age on the officers, and while the latter
are endeavoring, as far as possible, 70
afford protection, they find it Impossible
to keep watch on every house. Two
coats have been taken from racks since
Saturday night, and, so far, the thieves
have escaped Identification.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
The New Bank.

Judge Nicol, president of the new Al
exandria National Bank, was in the city
today. He said meeting of the direc-
tors of the institution will be held next
Monday. 1t was hoped that the build
ing now in the hands of the contractors
would be ready for the bank to have
been opened for business Yesterday but
owing to the continued cold weather and
the difficulty in securing material
partially on account of the big fire IN
Baltimore, the opening will be deferred
till the first of March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
The River.

The river froze over against last
night The Norfolk steamer passed up
at an early hour this morning and open
ed a track. Her wake opposite this city,
however, was solid again before she
reached Washington. Laterthe govern
ment tugboat Tecunseh. with barge
PASSED down and again opened the chan
mel. Half an hour later the fragments Of
ice had clogged and lroze together, rend-
ering the surface of the river as lmmov'
able as ever. The transfer tugboat Brew
erton subsequently made trips between
this CITY and Shepherds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Circuit Court for the County.

As Monday will be the Twenty-second
of February, a holiday, Judge Nicol will
will not open the February term Of the
Cireuit Court of Alexandria county on
that day but will defer the time until
TUESDAY,. the 2Sd, at 10 o'clock. Judge
Nicol expects to be in this city on the
Twenty.second, and believing that many
country people will want TO see the pa
rade on that day, will defer the opening
of his court for one day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Revival Services.

The revival services in the NJ. f.
Church South last night were of the
same interesting nature as the preceding,
considerable interest having been mani
tested and the discourses listened to with
close attention. Rev. Mr.. Blakemore, OF
Epworth Church, Washington, occupied
the pulpit Theservices will be continued
Ao,.obf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Honoring st. Valentine.

A number OF youths in different quar-
tiers of the city determined not to allow
ST. Valentines Day to pass unremem-
bered, and last night, notwithstanding
the keen northwest wind and frigid con-
ditions, they ran from house to house
slipping caricatures under doors. IL
mattered not - the youngsters whether
the missiyes were appropriate or sugges-
tiveI hence some persons, sober and Sc
date, received pictures of dudes, girls in
their teens old maids, &c, &c. But few
sentimental devices we're received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
An Early Riser.

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 tiat
organ. Little Early Risers are easy 70 aeI,
thew never grip and yet they are absolutely
certain to produce results that are satisfactory
mall cases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Nearly Forfeits his Lite.

A runaway almost ending fatally started a
hor,;ble nicer on the leg Of ]. b. Orner,
Franklin Grove, Ill. For four years it dehed
ali doctors and all remedies. But Bueklen's
Arnica Salve had no trouble to cure him.
FanalIy good for Burns, Bruises, Skin EruP-
lions and Piles. 25c at E. 5. Leadbeater a
Sons drug store.
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Acknowledgement.

Mayor Simpson has received a letter
from Mayor McLane, of Baltimore, re-
turning thanks for the kindly express
sions of sympathy extended Baltim re
by the citizens of Alexandria, on the
account of the big fire.
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Continued Cold Weather.

The northwest wind which set in yes
terday forced the mercury down again,
and this morning at half-past seven
o'clock it was resting at 9. The river
froze across, and all traces of yesterday
partial thaw we're obliterated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Personal Property.

A report of State Auditor Marye Just
issued shows the value of personal prop
erty owned by white and colored people
in the State to be White, $ll3, 900, AL ;
colored, 81, Cos, 96S. Alexandria is put
down as. White, 81, 1Sl, 9S9; colored,
Ak e50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

The scratch of pin may cause the
loss of a limb or even death when blood
REASONING results from the injury. All
danger Of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. Ii is an antisePtic and nnequalled
as ouick healing liniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
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NOTICE.

Subscribers are requested TO PAY THklK
SUBSCRIPTIONS PROMPTLY when their
bills are presented. 1t Is unreasonaele 70 ee,
pect the collectors to call three or iour uiies
for these bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Local Matters.

SIM rises tomorrow at 6:5S a. m. and sels
5.43 D. m. High water at o:lz D. n'' anu
S:27 p. m.
WE,THER PRoBABILITIEs,-For this sec
lion fair continued cold tonight Wednes-
day fair; not 50 cold light to fresh mort n 70
northeast winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

OTTFRBURN LITHIA wATER.-This
ra,ar = indicated in all affections due to
IT, Aid Diathesis, Govt, rheumatism,
Con-. Soo in the Bladder, Kidneys or Liver
e~;nb,is Disease snd Kidney Diseases Of
every 'o'" WAKEFIELD < HALL,
o.,o Ao.rts Cor. Prince q Fairfax SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

SELF RAISING BUCKwHEAT Just re
ceived. NEW ENGLAND CIDER, pure
and sweet, fer sale by ,c,nrpy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Ladies' Flan=
nelette Wrappers
Reduced.

One Chld's Gray Fur SGT, muf and
scarf, reduced to........ ................... 9Sc
One Child's White Fur Set, mutf and
scarf, reduced from 50 40 to.............. Sl.2J
reduced from Si.9S to.................. 80. 49c
All Ladies and Mems zoe, $l.0O, Sl.5O
Winter Underwear reduced 20 per
cent.
Mems SOC Outing Robes now.............. 35c
Mems 81 90 Outing Robes now ............ zoe
Mems Sl00 Outing Pajamas now. ....... zoe
Mems 81 so Outing Pajamas now......... $l.l5
Mems $l.75 White Outing Pajamas now Sl.25
Mems SOC Stiff Bosom Colored Shirts
now. -. -. =. ............... -. Soc
Mems S1.O0 Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts
reduced to-. ............................ Csc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
4244426 KING STREET.
BIG CLEARANCE SALE.

and better facilitate
carpenters painters and paper hangers we have decided have
goods and fine dress goods positive
week only
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

found adaptable alike to the gown
and to the odd waist.
The waist consists of the fitted lin
ing. which can be used or omitted as
preferred. fronts, back, sleeves and
yoke. The sleeves are joined to the
waist and the two are gathered to-
gether. then arranged over the lining,
when that is used, or Joined to the
trimming band when the lining Is
omitted. Deep bands finish the lower
edges of the sleeves and at the heck
is a regulation stock.
The quantity of material required in
the medium size is 4 yards 81 inches
wide. 37s yards % inches wide or 2A
yards A inches wide, with " yard OF
all-over lace and rs yards of banding
to trim as illustrated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Rub creaking hinge with a very
soft lead pencil.
Emery powder will remove any or.
binary stains from ivory knife han.
dies.
Pineapples. either raw or cooked.
are good for people with weak
throats.
To remove SCOT from a carpet,
sprinkle plenty of salt over 1t and
sweep along the grain of the carpet.
Repeat until every trace of the SCOT
is removed.
Gasoline put on stains on a white
silk waist. followed by as much lump
magnesia as the gasoline will take up,
well rubbed in. will generally remove
the stains.
When grease is spilled on the
kitchen table or floor. pour cold water
on 1t at once to prevent II soaking
into the wood. 1t will quickly harden
and can be lifted with knife.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
Mpeudoe.ir y
MgConfidences

Gun-metal green is a smart shade
in yelling.
Brown in various tones continues in
high favor.
touch of orange is lovely with
brown shades.
clear bun color is much liked for
tub materials.
Satin finished silks may be counted
upon to make their temperance.
At Longchamps the leading colors
were white. lavender and shades of
blue.
Check silks are used for everything
from travelling frocks to the most
ornate visiting gowns.
Headings. buttons. rings. buckles.
tucks. bows and tiny rosettes adorn
the backs of the fashionable wide
glrdle.
The coolest hat seen was of duh
green silk stretched over a light
frame. and a thin scarf wound care
iessly around 1t.
A decided leaning toward dullness
in silks and toward gloss in wooden
stuffs is a prominent feature of new
autumn dress fabrics.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

woman's belt may be the making
or the unmaking OF her career. There
is scarcely more conspicuous or
more important detail of her dress.
The high girdles of soft silks in white
and black and colors matching the
costumes have had a popular vote and
one that has elected them the long
term of preference. Still there are
leather belts, and exquisite ones of
soft. pliable calf. richly embossed
with gold and clasped, perhaps. with
a military buckle of Russian enamel.
Enclosing is the smart ornamental
tion OF the season for belts and $
found only in the good style cuts.
The buckle is usually about three
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

inches long from end to end. ana
severe in shape.
A distinctly English belt is of plain
white glove kid. stitched with black.
with buckle in the form Of round
disc of yellow metal, gold plated.
witt a monogram enameled in any
color.
Watermelon red. II worn with the
right gown, is an exceedingly fetch
ing color for the belt. The buckle
adjoining 1t may be absolutely unique.
with its heavy square of gold-plated
yellow metal as a border for the
monogram. The latter. also heavy
but fat of surface like the mono
grams of all sorts. are used and are
extremely pretty and individual.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

o'dSN anu WINE SoHlpindtioHh-
Black and white combinations are
Probably the most chic creations that
the modiste can give her patroness.
but at the same time the most diff
ficult to render artistically. Just a
trifie too much black at the wrong
place will give too heavy line Of
contrast and the entire gown loses all
style.
In one effective gown a Waite chit
fon cloth with hair-line stripe of black
and black novelty lace are used over
a foundation of white taifeta yelled
with a very sheer mousseline de sole.
This underskirt is circular. fitting
closely to yoke depth and is habit
back. A plated ruffie finishes at hem.
Over this the mousseline is in FIVE
cores with deep graduated flounce.
slightly fulled. and edged by a ruche.
The chiffon skirt has panel front. a
full fiounce the depth of one beneath
and gored sides. shirred in yoke ef-
feet with tucks and again above knee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

One by one we are exploiting the
pretty fashions of a bygone day. and
that OF the narrow velvet neckband IL
among them. In Paris It is enjoying
quite a rage. and is worn either above
or without the high semi-transparent
lace collar. says the New York Globe.
Sometimes it is matched by a wristlet
of velvet threaded through 4 jeweled
slide. which shows up very well on
the long white or pale straw-colored
gloves that are worn with elbow
sleeves.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Cut perfectly ripe clingstone
peaches. not soft. but ripe, into
pieces. after peeling them. Use two
z-gallon stone Jars. II you want gal
Ion when done. as they shrink away
half. Put in jar layer of peaches.
then layer of sugar. and so on till
the Jars are full. sugar on top. Put
weights on and set Jars in a cool
place until peaches have done shrink
ing. Then put the fruit all in one
jar. and cover with the juice. Cover
the jar with stout pieces of paper.
rubbed over with the beaten white
oil an egg, press down closely on out
side, put on more paper the same way
and tie over the top stout cotton
cloth. VIII be ready for use in three
or four weeks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

way.
The dress consists of waist and
skirt which are Joined beneath the
pointed belt. The waist is made over
a fitted body lining and is tucked for
short distance below the shoulders.
beneath the cape-collar. and for its en-
tire length at center front and back.
The sleeves are full. finished with
straight cuffs, and the skirt is
straight. gathered at its upper edge.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size (ten years. is ~
yards 81 inches wide, AS yards 80
inches wide or 3ss yards A inches
wide. with Z yards of banding to trim
as Illustrated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Some women seem to think that
porcelain blue is the prevalent color
and so. perhaps. 1t is, but blue of a
lavender shade is far more delicately
lovely and uncommon. An exquisite
gown made OF lavender blue nous
seine was trimmed with velvet of
the same hue. describing lozenges
and bands. which rather heavy form
of establishment Brussels lace appli-
cations and silver gauze braid bright
ened more charmingly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

diyidual tastes. Bretelles OF needle
work are pretty and easily made. but
those of the material with dainty fin
ish often are preferred.
The apron is made with a full
length front, backs that extend &c the
waist line and a full skirt. The skirt
is Joined TO a belt that. in turn. is
JOINED to the backs and to the edges
of the skirt.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size 40 years. is "a
wards &c inches wide, with 21z yards
of embroidery and Az yards of inser-
ton to make as illustrated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

green plaid with a
fancy banding fin
ished with a black
edge as trimming.
The box plated eff
feet at the front.
produced by tucks
turned in opposite
directions, and the
becoming c a pc
collar make the
d S { in 6 u ! shing
characteristics. but
the lines are good
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
Poor Old Lady.

"Is II true that you were very sea
sick on the trip Overt" asked Mrs.
Goodart.
"Yes, indeed" replied the old lady
why, understand your daughter
left a sure remedy in your stateroom
before the ship sailed"
mo, indeed. there wasn't nothin'
there but a bottle of something for
NAL de mer.' an | knew | didn't have
no foreign disease like that"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

C olore d yelling.
barred with a yoke
of cream lace over
white. and band
ing in tans and
browns. The fact
that the closing OF
the waist is made
at the front, that
of the yoke at the
left shoulder. is a
s p e cially note
worthy feature and
the model will be
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
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clover in pale green lightly powdered
over its broad hem; or. maybe. 1t is a
brown veil. which has little nastur-
iums in fashionable shade OF orange
sketched along its hem by the young
girl who means to wear it with a mud
colored taffeta frock. The variations
are limited only by ones imagination
and skill with the needle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

What's the matter. Mr.. Crabbe?"
asked Mrs. Starvem. THE way you
sip your soup and stare up at the cell
ing In that far-away manner 1t would
seem II reminds you OF something"
Yes" replied the sarcastic board
er. 1T reminds me of soup. family"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

versally becoming.
while the skirt is
full at sides and
back. AS illustrat-
ed the material is
lawn with trim
ming of embroid-
cry. but all mate
rails in use for
aprons are equally
suitable and the
trimming can be
varied to suit in
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Tan shoes for walking are no longer
mannish in effect. They have high
Spanish heels and the low ones are
extremely low cut in front. An un
usually wide range of color is shown
in this years tan shoes. beginning
with a delicate champagne tint and
ending with deep warm brown.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
Automanla.

Herbert has been running an auto
SO long that he had forgotten all about
horseback riding"
What did he do when the horse
balked?"
He crawled under 1t to see what
was the matter"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Kilmore-"After all. Stedman isn't
so bad fellow. He came to me. man
fashion. and took back all the things
he had said against my people"
Burman-"Did 1t voluntarily"
Kilmore-"Practical that. 1t is
true | threatened to shoot him on
sight II he didn't retract: but that
was only a matter of etail."-Boston
Transcript.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Nell-Mad at him? why. he wrote
a lovely poem to her.
Belle-Yes. but she never read It.
when she saw the title of 1t she tore
the whole thing up in a 1T Of anger.
You see. he called 1t Lines on
Ethels Face"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

There's one satisfaction in boinh
shot at in my own palace" said tn.
sultan OF Turkey. grimly.
What is thatY" asked the grano
vizier.
There is no likelihood OF my being
called upon to apologize. Exchange.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Tommy-Are you and sister Ethel
goin' to get married?
Mr., Stedily-why-er- put
such question into your head. Tom.
my?
Tommy-o, nothin'. only Billy DAILY
wanted to bet me nickel against n
cent that the match d never come on.
and I'd like IA little inside information.
Puck
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

I'm afraid" said the patient wife.
that yours will be the fate of Abel"
why. what do you mean, my
dear?" asked the astonished husband.
Abel was killed by club, You
know" she replied. and your club
will be the death OF you II you don't
spend less time at IT,"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

What n pretty girlH complimented
the photographer why. you are
sweet enough to eat"
Thanks" responded the maiden
with deep blush, and is that the
reason you are going to put me on
q plate?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Visitor-How do you get around the
gambling feature OF this bucket shop
that is operating SO openly in your
Town?
Citizen-we don't get around it at
all; we go right up against it.-New
Orleans Times Democrat