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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Plumber from Railway Cars.

Pursuing their investigation, begun
last week, when they arrested Edward
l.. Clark, a brakeman on the Southern
Railroad. as he was attempting to dispose
of three pairs of shoes, in Washington,
detectives yesterday unearthed a more
extensive robbery thar they had at first
thought. The shoes bore the stamp OF
the Stetson Shoe Manufacturing Com
pany. of South Weymouth, Mass. Tel,
egraphing to them, it was ascertained
that these shoes must have been part OF
a consignment to J. n. Waddell, oil
Charlottesville, Va. Over lopg-dls'
lance telephone Mr.. Waddel said that
twenty-six pairs, or one case valued at
$3.50 were missing from his order Or
fcers of the Southern Railway Company
found that this portion Of the shipment
went astray somewhere between Alex
andria and Charlottesville, which was
on Clark's run. Clark still maintains
his innocence, saying that he bought the
three pairs from another man. lie VII
be turned over to the railway company
to be taken to Virginia to answer charge
of grand larceny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Death of MIR. O'Neal.

John O'Neal, a well.knOwn resident,
died last night The deceased was
about tbirty-seven years old. lie
was a son of the late Patrick O'Neal.
In the summer of 1868 the boiler OF n
locomotive known as the "Augusta" ex-
ploded while standing at the intersection
of Duke and Henry streets. A frame
house on the northwest corner in which
the father of the deceased lived was de-
moIished, piece OF the engine entered
n brick house near the northeast corner,
another and larger fragment was hurled
10 the southeast corner of Duke and
Alfred streets. A piece OF the engine
struck colored man who was near the
scene of the accident and caused injuries
from which he died. O'Neal, the sub
iect ofthis notice, was an infant at the
time lie was in baby carriage when
the boiler exploded and he received IN
iuries from which he never fully recov-
cred, the sight of one eye having been
permanently impaired. The deceased
was of quiet nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Personal.

Mrs. Stewart Jameson, who has been
with Miss S.lerrard, in Winchester, has
returned to her home in this city.
Miss Minnie Smithers, OF Alexandra,
is the guest of the family of Councilman
w l. Watson. Mr.. Robinson Moncure,
of Stafford, left Monday for Alexandria
where he will open a law ofhce.-
Fredericksburg Star
Rev. w. J. Morton left today LOT
Fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Warren, Who have
been visiting Hiss Lizzie Hoffman, left
today for their home in Greensbrier
county, w. Va.
Msssrs. Benny McBurney and David
Hulfish have returned from two weeks
visit to Atlantic City.
Mr.. +. w. Johnston, now OF New
York, is in this city on visit to his
old home. O.
Among the recent arrivals at the 81.
Louis fair we're Mrs. Hattie b. VIII
liams. of this city, and Mr. w. ?. Jones
and wife, of Glencarlvn. :,
Little Frank Lambdin, the 5-year-old
son of Mrs. Grace Lambdin, is sick at
his parents home on north Fairfax
street with the diphtheria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
.John Robinson's Circus.

John R0binson's famous shows will
arrive here tomorrow morning. The open
den free street parade leaves the show
@ ounds for tour Of the principal streets
at 8 o clock. The free open air shows and
opening of the annex departments OF the
show grounds will begin at IL o'clock.
The opening of the main entrance to the
menagerie and big show will take place
at o clock, allowing one hour to view
the animals and courts. Grand King
Solomon spectacle and regular circus pro-
gram we will be the 2 o'clock feature,
which will allow one hour to view the
menagerie after the show. At 4:l5 p. m.
there will be specially concert after
the big show. At4:30 p. m. Nj lie Aimee
performs and feeds the big lions in a
massive den in the annex. The main en-
trance to the menagerie and big show for
the night exhibition will be opened at Z
O'Clock allowing one hour to view the
menagerie. The night show begins at 3
o'clock. In case of Indictment weather the
waterproof tents insure perfect protection
and comfort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Ancient Timepiecc.

Inquiry is now being made at the
courthouse in this city concerning the
ownship of grandather's clock which
was presented to the Masonic blouse of
the Temple, " in Washington, by the
late DIR. Aaron Baldwin, Scotch Mason
of high degree, who married the daugh-
ther of Col. s. King Shay, of Alexan-
drio. The clock is claimed by some oil
the heirs of Captain Black, a wealthy
shipmaster of Olden days who ' resided SIDE.
ON Pitt street, near Wolfe. Colonel shay
married the daughter of Captain Black
and the clock formed portion of hi
furniture when on the marriage OF Mr.
Baldwin and Miss Shay it was removed
to Washington. After Mrs. Baldwin,
death the ancient clock was donated by
DIR. Baldwin to the House Of the Tenn
pla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Alarm in the Northwest.

About ten o'clock last night people
living on Patrick street, between Came
ron and Queen, were considerably alarm
cd by the appearance Of supposed bur-
glars in the neighborhood. A man was
seen on the roof of the back building oil
a residence on the east side of the street,
and an alarm having been given another
man was seen prOwling upon back
building on the western side OF Inc
thoroughfare. Some residents of the To-
cality procured pistols and went after the
trespassers, but the latter succeeded III
making their escape Whistles were
blown, but the police failed to make any
response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Cold md the Universe.

Heat can exist only where there ID an
atmosphere, and then IT must be con-
stantly supplied with fuel TO overcome
the law of constant repulsion and Oil.
fusion. Cold Is the absence OF heat ana
exists everywhere. 1t oyercomes disin-
tegration and preserves the universe
II enforces the universal law OF the
electric attraction and cohesion OF Mt
oms and worlds.
Cold must predominant to preserve
the universe. There is billion tunes
n billion more cold In the universe than
heat There always has been and there
always will be. The heat OF the sun
compared with the cold that surrounds
II is az a mustard seed TO Jupiter. Inc
earth's heat In comparison to the cold
that surrounds 1t is as an orange to the
solar system.
Then what folly to talk OF the uni
verse having begun in white heat and
the earth having been a molten world
and the suns great burning spheres!-
Bookloyer's Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Servants In Sweden.

In Stockholm there Ia an Oid Serv-
ants home, occupying a row OF build
ings upon a pleasant street, where
servants who are too old to work are
given shelter and care. The institu-
ton is supported by public subscrip-
ton and by the interest derived from
large endowment. When house
hold servant has been engaged for n
long time I'm the same family and has
become too old to work and the family
Is not in circumstances TO support her.
application can be made to the trus-
tees, who investigate the case. and II II
is found that the servant Is deserving
and her former employers are not able
to provide for her properly she Is ad-
mitted to the home. The institution Is
always full, and there IL generally a
long waiting list Of applicants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Raisinu the ship.

ayes" said the yarn spinning old
mariner in the corner OF the railway
carriage, "for three days and nights
we worked at the pumps, and still the
water gained on us. AT last we gave
I'D the hopeless struggle. There we
was-sinkin', sinkin', expectin' to per
ish every art minute. 1t was q
horful time, believe me. Suddenlike
we feels the vessel a-risin' up through
the water. She riz till her keel was
Almost out o. water and we rides Into
port light on top o. the waves. we
was savedl 'Ow it happened was VIC
had a cargo O. yeast on board, and
when the water reached 1t IT rose ano
rose till 1t fairly lifted up the shipT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Alleged Defaulter.

DefalcatiOns covering period OF more
than a wear and believed to run into
thousands OF dollars, are alleged against
Herman K. Haupt, until few weeks
aro trusted superintendent OF the
Washington Electric Vehicle Company
Fifteenth street and Ohio avenue, north
west. Washington. Haupt was arrested
Yesterday ON a warrant charging him
with embezzlement,. ard held to await a
further investigation in the Police Court
and by the grand jury. Louis Ruprecht,
of Trenton, n. j., president OF the
Electric Vehicle Company, alleges that
Haupt worked his way up with the COM
pany, coming to them at first as a con-
ductor from the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway, and was
finally placed in full charge OF the
Washington plant. As such he received
all money and checks in payment Tor
auto repairs, hires, &c, and 1t IS alleged
that he received checks in constantly
growing amounts. OF the cash taken
no record could be gained. An expert
accountant was summoned from Boston,
and last night it was said that the trans
actions, as Strengthened out for year
past. show a shortageof 81, 600. Haupts
entire record with the company, extend
ing over five years, will be subjected to
closest scrutiny, and it is believed the
shortage will be found to total between
SO. 900 and "a, 600. Hauptis well known
in Alexandria, where be resided for some
time.
Haupt was today held in 81, 500 for
the action of the grand jury on the
cbaroe ot embeZZement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Officers Installed.

The following officers of Alexandra
Tent of Maccabees were installed last
night Past Commander, Joseph Cor
nell; Commander, Thomas Jones; Lieut..
Commander, Mark Miller; Chaplain, DR..
r. L. wilkins; Record Keeper, JohnC.
Cockey; Sergeant, Samuel E. Wade
Sentinel, John l.. Starnell; Picket, W.
II. Bontz; Ist Master Of Guards, Geo.
f. Zachary; I'd do, d. G. Grillbortzer'
Two applications for membership were
received. After adjournment the mem
bers of the tent repaired to l.. Shu'
man & Sons ice cream saloon where
thew parlook seasonabe refreshments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
A Denial.

An item in yesterdays Gazette al
leging that lady who was waiting tor Il
south bound train at the Washington
Southern Railway depot was unable to
procure a glass of ice water has brought
forth a denial. Mr.. j.. o. Harden,
the special officer at the depot, says the
lady in the case went to the depot about
three O'Clock to await south bound
train for Bush Hill, which did not
leave until about two hours later. The
passenger approached the cooler but
found no ice water in it. Mr.. Harden
having had his attention called to th'
fact, procured ice and soon had plen ~,
full supply of cold water. de says tn'
lady drank water from the cooler ate
he had prepared it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02

Every big concern dealing in strong
boxes employs professional safe
breaker against those frequent and Of
ten costly occasions when the safe sold
to some consumer gets out Of whack,"
says New York paper. The work OF
opening O bucking safe is usually a
matter of minutes with the profes-
sionaI. but occasionally he Is Obliged to
send for q half ton Of tools before he
Is enabled to procure the magic SEES
ame. Often half hundred clerks arc
kent idle for hours and business mana
gers spin around like tops while the
safe breaker leisurely pothers about
with the combination. When the safe
or vault is finally opened 1t Is usually
discovered that some one connected
with the firm is to blame for altering
the combination and then keeping tile
matter to himself. The professional
safe opener frequently has calls from
out of town, and on these occasions ne
usually finds that some merchant VINO
has Just bought his first safe changed
the combination and then forgot 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Police Court.

CJustice H. B. Cation presiding.J
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning: en-
A colored woman, arrested by Oticers
Knight and Beach for drunken and dis
orderly conduct and for abusing the OIL
ficers, was fined s..
George Hyde, charged with assaulting
George Lucas, was dismissed, and the
complainant fined 81 for disorderly con-
,luct. Conductor Mallory, OF the Wash.
ington-S Southern Railway, charged with
blocking street crossings With train
WAS dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
The Weather.

The discomfort occasioned by the high
temperature Of yesterday morning was
relieved somewhat shortly after noon ey
a shower which passed over the city. The
weather continued threatening through
out the remainder of the day, and be-
tween nine and ten O'Clock last night
there was a succession Of showers, follow
ed by Others at different times. Similar
conditions prevailed this morning. Late'
in the day the weather became fair will
higher temperature. More rainy anc
threatning weather followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Killed by n Train.

Mr.. Allen Payne, native of the Clif-
ton. Fairfax county, neighborhood, was
struck by northbound Chesapeake and
Ohio passenger train No. 9 about six
o'clock this morning and instantly killed.
The accident occurred near Clifton. Mr..
Payne was walking on the track used by
southbound trains and stepped upon the
opposite track to avoid one. The
Chesapeake and Ohio train, which he
failed to notice, was but a few yards away
and running at high rate OF speed;
The unfortunate man WAS struck and
hurled some distance, and his death was
instantaneous. The deceased leaves
wife and children. He was one OF thu
section bosses of the Southern Railway.
He was about As years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
RniIrnad Accidents.

An oil tank car was derailed at
EdsaIps, on the Southern Railway, late
Yesterday evening, which interfered with
traffic for time. A wrecking train was
sent to the scene and the car was re-
placed upon the track.
A freight car while being transferred
from the Washington-S Southern to the
Southern Railway yard last night jump
ed the track and, coliding with aswitch-
mans house demolished the structure.
Messrs. A. II. Mcmahon and Winter
Crupper we're on the cars at the time.
They jumped and escaped serious injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Death of am Old Citizen.

Mr.. Joseph Massey, an old aud we'll
known resident, died this afternoon alter
a short illness. The deceased half a
century ago was captain and owner OF a
schooner which traded on the Potomac,
and during the civil war for time pilot
of the ferryboat Fulton which ran be-
tween this city and Washington. The
slip. it will he remembered, was situated
where Mr.. w. NJ. Reardon's ice chute
now stands. OF late years Mr.. Massey
had been employed about the wharves
and in the market house. He was near
ing the four score mile-post Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
CanSiZed the Boat.

A gentleman and three young ladies
had thrilling experience Sunday night
in the river short distance north Of
Fishtowu. The party had been enjoy
ing a row on the river when by an acct,
dent their boat was capsized. They al
managed to get hold on the overturned
boat when they called for help. Mr.
James Dodd, employed at the acid works
of the Alexandra Fertilizer and Cheml'
cal Company, procured a boat and wen
to the assistance of the party. They were
soon brought ashore as was also thel'
submerged boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. G. Mackey, Commemorative
Attorney for Alexandria county, has
again opened upon st. Asaph. Five ad.
ditional warrants have been issued, and
will be served 10 short while. The
cases will be heard by the magistrate OF
Jefferson district.
The reunion of the Third United
States Volunteer Engineers at St. Louis
during the firss week in October is an
ticipated with pleasure by the members
of that command. Among the officers
are First Lieutenants John w. Daniel, oil
Virginia, and John F. Nourse, of Alex
andria.
Mrs. Jane r. Brown has sold to Edward
Jones house and lot on the north side o.
Wilkes street, between Columbus and Alfred
for 1850.
A marriage license was issued in washing
ton yesterday to Albert A. Leonard and bess-e
NJ. Armstrong, Of Midland.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will hold 2
meeting tonight at eight o'clock IN their nal
on north Columbus street.
A called meeting Of the Friendship Fir
COMPANY will be held tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
An nmfnnun Symptom.

"A good wife is heavens greatest giit
to man and the rarest gem the eartn
holds" remarked Mr.. Jarphly the other
morning. "She Is his JOY, his inspira-
ton and his very soul. Through her ne
learns to reach the pure and true. and
her loving hands lead him softly over
the rough places. She is
sJeremiah," said Mrs. Jarphiy soi-
EMMY. Jeremiah, what welcomes
have you been up to now?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
u.,v &C.. birds auench Their Thirst

The means by which sea birds quencn
their thirst when far out at sea is de
scribed by an old skipper who tells
how no has seen birds at sea. far from
any land that could furnish them we
ter. lowering around and under storm
cloud, gathering Ike ducks on a no'
day at a pond and drinking in the
drops of rain az they fell. They VII
smell a rain sQuall hundred miles
distant or even farther on and scuo
for 1t with almost inconceivabie SWIFT
noaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
ChINnIrY.

The essence of chlyalry IL to look OUT
for the little ones. Wherever child
can b. helped. wherever n stranger can
be guided Or friend who IL shy set
at ease. wherever weak brother can
be saved from falling and shame. wher-
ever an old mans step can be made
eesy. wherever servants position can
be dignlhed in his eyes. Is the chance
for chivalry to show itself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
New Warehouse.

Mr.. Dew. Ai,cheson has rebuilt the
last of the warehouses on the river front
between Prince and Duke streets which
were destroyed by fire 10 the early sum-
mer of 1897. The new structure is next
to the corner of Prince street, formerly
known as the Ladd property. 1t is
modern in every particular, securely
bnilt and with Portland cement iloOr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Foreign SchOOncrs.

The schooners Lucia Porter and Nor
man, loaded with laths for Washington,
arrived here this morning from St.
Johns. n. S. The schooners were in
spected by DIR. Snowden, U. S. marine
officer at this port, who gave them &
clean bill OF health, after which they
proceeded to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Ran Down a Bank.

Early this morning a traction engine
in charge of two men became unman'
ageable when near Bush Hill, short
distance southwest of this city, and left
the turnpike and ran down steep hill,
turning over when it reached the bot
tom. The men in charge of the engine
jumped and ESCAPED injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
New Colonial Beach Line.

1t is said that Mr.. Sherman, OF Colo
NAL Beach, is making arrangements to
put another boat on the route between
that resort, this city and Washington.
He has recently entered into negotiations
with Mr.. Dew. AitchesOu for the use OF
his new wharf, between Prince and Duke
streets. The new steamer, ii is reported,
will arrive here tomorrow from New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
A rh-iiiinn noyeI.

~IAzette." said Mrs. Goldrich TO her
maid, II wish you would run up 10
my room. get the novel on my writing
aesk. cut the pages. take 1t back 10
Miss BookhIdes. present my compli-
ments and thanks and tell her the
story aroused my most profound In
eareat"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Charged With Robbing Mail

Bolalinoglio Gelsomino was brought
before Commissioner r. w. p. Garrett
today by Deputy Marshall ]. +. Glover
from Fredericksburg, who is charged
with stealing locked pouch, containing
mail matter for Summit, Va. He was
committed t, Jail until one O'Clock
Saturday when he will again be brought
before Commissioner Garnet for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
An "Infant" at the Door.

Some practical joker placed "baby"
on the premises OF well known saloon
keeper in the northwestern part of the
city al an early hour this morning. cit
bore the following poetical address
"The father of this within doth dwell.
Take il in and treat it we'll"
Upon examination it was found to BE- oil
the makeup of the prohibition ticket
rag baby,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
The Death Penalty.

little thing sometimes results IN death
Thus mere scratch, insignificant cuts o.
puSy boils have paid the death penalty. II
Is Wise TO have Backlen's Arnica Salye eve
handy. It's the best Salve on earth ana WI
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores, DieeI'
aud Piles threaten. Only 2oc, at T. .
Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Hibernians' Excursion.

Alexandria Division, Ancient Order
of Hibernians, gave an excursion 'c
River View today. The rain and uneer'
tain conditions interfered somewhat VIII
the affair, but numbers patronized 'n'
excursion Notwithstanding. A boat vii
leave at 7:i5 this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
books.

There are many books in the word
and few years In which to read 'hem'
why should spend even an hour In
reading one that gives me less pleasure
and does me less good when can De
reading one from which ger moro
pleasure and proftl-Anon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Manhattan Shirts Reduced

Beginning Monday. August /. we start ohr
annual reduction sale Of Manhattan Colonel
Negiigee and Stiff Bosom Shirts. This o..
portunity should be taken advantage Of
promptly while our stock is complete and tn;
styles very desirable.
Al 30 Manhattan Shirts reduced tom. sl.ii
$40 Manhattan Shirts reduced TOM. sl.S)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02

4 OST On the street WHITE CAMEO
l. BREASTPIN with gold band around 1t.
A suitable reward will be paid for is return
to Mrs. Mary l.. Guy, 1909 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02

neyiled Crabs are made fresh twice daiiy
at Hammers Restaurant-at five o'clock III
!he afternoon and eigh. o'clock in the even
ing. Both phones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02

A meeting of the Police Commissioners vii
be held tonight to consider business pending
Ic,ra that hoard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02

Be true to yourself. and you 90 no'
peed to worry about what tne ne'sn-
bors think.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this SEE
,;on Showers tonight and "Wednesday; hght 10
80 yariable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-02
Local Matters.

Co., rises tomorrow at 500 and sets 7;li.
s9h IT, at Il $50 q. m. and ll:5l p. III.