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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
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"a Poor Taxpayer" was glad to see
by the Gazette that, as he had expected,
it needed only an explanation of the
terms upon which the teachers of the
public schools were appointed, to have
justice done them. AS to the next year,
the School Board can, of course, keep
the schools open fora as many months and
fix salaries at such rates as it thinks
proper. One thing, however, must be
remembered; that the salaries are all
the teachers have to live upon and that
they are already much lower than those
of teachers Of the same grades in other
cities. They are all Alexandrians and
most Of them have been long time in
the schools and are therefore persons of
great experience. They can get certifi-
Gates of high qualifications and pass
hard examinations, and many other
places are in want of just such teachers.
Necessity knows no law, and, though it
would be hard upon them to leave their
old home, who could blame them Tor
trying to do better. Suppose some 0
the best teachers get more profitable
places, which they undoubtedly can,
who will fill their places? There would
be an abundance of candidates at any
salary the board might fix, but what
about their teaching? The Alexandria
schools have been built up with much
care and have deservedly high reputa-
ton among those qualified to Judge
There has been no humbug Of teaching
"ologies" except when forced upon
them by State laws and when their
graduates went from them to the univer-
sity, they stood high. Years ago, when
the university examinations we're held
in Alexandria, the then superintendent
challenged the other cities to compete
with them, but not one accepted the
challenge. Their superiority was
largely due to the fact that they then
had ten full months Of instruction aud
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consequently learned ten per cent. more
a year. Why is it that, when economy
is necessary, the public schools must
suffer alone? Why not lower all salar-
les pro rata, or, better still, stop all pa
necessary appropriations; hundred Or
this fad two hundred for that; more
still for another. If the people would
all read the proceedings of the CITY
Council carefully, they would see where
the leaks are. For an example of such
waste of money it is only necessary to
refer to the 1892 which it is proposed
to spend (and charge to the school ac-
count to put fire escape upon build
ing in which nobody stays at night and
from which the entire school ofoyer 500
girls with their wraps put on af-
ter the alarm had been given) have
been safely and repeatedly brought
out in two minutes and a half or
less. All the danger there is lies in a
possible panic quite possible with an in
experienced teacher) and when children
have been often sent out on fire alarm
when there was no fire they would not
think there was danger even if there
should, by any possibility, be fire, and
would go out in order under the d.
rection of their monitors as they had
been accustomed to. What necessity
then can there be for an outside stair
case, which would cause them to know
there was danger and thus produce
panic? The law requires its erection,
but laws can be modified or repealed,
and if the action of the legislature is re-
quired, we may be certain that no grand
Jury will indict anybody for not erect
ing a contriysnce for the murder of the
children, perhaps their own. That 1892,
with little more economy, will pay the
teachers their salaries. Thereafter, if
the City Council will make no unneces-
sary appropriations, there will be no
trouble. A Poor TAXPAYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

SENIOR DoN EMILIO DE OJEDA, the
Spanish minister, who has just returned
from a two months visit to his old home
in Madrid, says: "The loss of hel
colonies has been a good thing for Spain.
l found on my recent visit that the
country is showing increased signs Of
industrial activity. The interior is be.
ing developed as never before" II
Spain has gained by the loss of her
colonies, the converse should hold,
which would mean that the United
States vii, lose by their acquisition.
Certain it is that had the United States
spent the mOneyin making improvements
at home that has been wasted in the
Philippines, the tax payers would be
better satisfied and the entire country
more benefited thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Anxiety Concerning China.

Birmingham, Eng, May 19.-The
Post asserts that the Foreign Office has
received a long dispatch from Sir Ernest
Satow, British Minister at Pekin, in
which the latter deals at some length
with China's attitude towards the far
Eastern war. THERE'S open satisfaction,
he says, felt by the Chinese authorities
over tho Iananase succnssns tic ""dar-
stood that Satow regards the chief danger
of the situation as lying herein. China,
he is reported to have said, can only be
kept neutral by the joint effort of the
European and American ambassadors.
Satow suggests that Great Britain APP
proach the other powers to this end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
REGARDS Japan's Success Menace.

Regards Japan's Success a Menace.
Berlin, May 13.-Since his return
from his Mediterranean trip, the Kaiser
has been visited daily by Count Osten-
sacken, the Russian ambassador. This
fact is exciting great interest in govern
ment and diplomatic quarters. Ii is
suggested that negotiations of most
important character are being exchanged
between St. Petersburg and Berlin. 1t
is reported that the Kaiser is strongly
impressed with the reality of the yellow
peril, and regards the success of Japan
as an actual menace to all Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

SENATOR MARTIN S record as a worker
is known to all Virginians who visit the
Capitol during the.sessiOn of Congress,
and this fact has been mentioned in
many of the Virginia papers. This is
from the Winchester Star:
The Hon. Thomas S. Martin, Senator
from Virginia in the Congress of the
United States, evidently does not think
that the duties of his office are either
ornamental or social. He did not miss
a single day during the last session Of
Congress from his place of duty. He
was not chasing over the country trying
TO re-elect himself He prefers to let
his services to his party and his State do
that. And his State will respond by
saying, well done, good and faithful
servant, and Virginia will send him
back to the Senate where he has served
her cause so faithfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Big Blaze In Chicago.

Chicago, May l9.-Fire which de.
stroyed four story building of the
Armour Soap Works yesterday evening,
demolished score of adjoining struct-
uries and tor time threatened to ex-
plode the largest gas tank in Chicago,
containing five million cubic feet of gas.
Thirty engines we're called out and the
total property loss is estimated at 5000,
900. Utmost precautions were taken
by the fremen and after some delay,
the gas was diverted into other tanks.
Chief Mussam said that if the tank had
exploded all persons and buildings with
in four blocks would have been wiped
ont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

A GREAT feast and war dance is in
progress in the Moro village at the
Worlds Fair grounds in St. Louis as
the result of the killing of seventeen
American soldiers at Lake Liguascan,
Island of Mindanao, recently. The Fill.
pinos are patriotic just like other people,
and when they hear of battles in which
their countrymen win, they celebrate
the events even if they are far away
from their native home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Murder Theory Disproved.

New York, May ia careful police
investigation into the death Of Josie
McCahill, the little girl whose body was
found lodged in a chimney fue last night
in house adjoining the McCahill home,
leads to the unqualified belief that the
little girl came to her death by accident.
No other cause or motive for murder has
been suggested, and it is believed that
the child had gone to the roof to play,
as was her custom, and while walking
ON ton of the chimney had fallen in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
A Cure for Piles.

81 had bad case of piles, " says G. +. Car.
ter, of Atlanta, Ca. ''and consulted physi-
elan who advised me to try box of DeWftt's
Which Hazel Salye. purchased box and
was entirely cured. IL is splendid for piles,
giving relief instantly, and | heartily rec.
ommend it to all sufferers DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye is unequalled for its healing quail
tiles. Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns and wounds of every kind
are quickly cured by it. Sold by all drug
gists.
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CITY GAS OFFICE,
~ Rooms 5 and 6, City Hall.


Alexandria, Va, May 10, 1904.
Having rendered my resignation as Clerk
Of Gas, and the same having been accepted by
the City Council, and as am compelled to
make up my accounts for the fiscal year end
ing May 81, 1904, it has become my duty to
make immediate efforts to collect all out
standing bills. therefore notify all gas con-
sumerS whose bills are not paid by 4 o'clock
p. m. on TUESDAY, MAY 81, 1904, that the
meters will be at once removed from their
premises and the supply Of gas cut off and the
collection Of all outstanding bills enforced.
AS the law gives me no authority TO grant
any indulgence, / must insist upon prompt
settlement of gas bills.
This notice is issued with the approval and
on the authority Of the Committee on Light,
ana j am instructed by them to exact final
and complete settlement from gas consumers
of all outstanding bills so that this Office can
be turned over to my successor with the rec
ords showing all arrears paid or the gas cut
off, SAM'L J.. MONROE,
my13 tel Clerk of Gas.
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Suspicious of Germany.

London, May 13.-A dispatch from
Berlin this morning reports the daily
visits of the German ambassador to the
Kaiser and the consequent comment on
these visits as bearing on the war, has
aroused some lively discussion in Lon
don and all sorts of surmises are made
as to what Emperor William contem-
plates. As German intervention in the
eastern imbroglio would automatically
involve England and France, English
statesmen believe the Kaiser should, for
the sake Of tranquility, make a clear
statement Of his position in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

State Senator w. II. Dodd, from the
Forty Third Senatorial district. of
Georgia, was yesterday convicted of en-
bezzling 81, 200 of the States money
during his recent tenure in Office as
County School Commissioner of Gordon
county, and was sentenced to serve two
wears in the State prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
District of Columbia Democrats.

The democratic convention of the Dis
trict of Columbia yesterday elected the
following as delegates to the national
convention at st. Louis James L.
Norris, Edwin B. Hay, j. Fred Kelley,
w. Cranch Mclntire, John f. Monahan
and John G. Campbell. The delegates
go to St. Louis uninstructed James l..
Norris was chosen for member of the
national democratic campaign committee.
Every mention of Senator Germans
name was loudly cheered by the delegates.
The entire Hearst contingent, led by
II. NJ. Sherman, bolted, and with the
aid of some contestants before the con-
ventiOn which selected Mr.. Norris, a
rump convention was held, and six del
egates and alternates to the St. Louis
convention were elected and instructed
Tor Mr.. Hearst.
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In Chancery.
Edwin i Essay

Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain a
decree divorcing the plaintiff Mary f. Essex,
a vineulo matromonii, from the defendant, Ed
win +. Essex.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Edwin i. Essex, is
not a resident of this State Ii is order
ed, That said defendant appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interests in this suit, and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper published in
the city Of Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
Of the Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, ID. G.
Norton IL Boothe. d. O. myl3 w4w-fr
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Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. Dc
NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Cnrnnratinn Court of the City of AleXan.

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court of the City Of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of May, 1904.
City Council of Alexandria, which sues for
itself, &C., VS.. Thomas L. Barrett and LeOna
d. Barrett, his wife James w. Green, sur
yiving trustee Samuel Maddox and Thomas
Grant. In Chancery.
Memo The object of this suit is to subject
the following property, in the City of Alex
andria, Virginia All those certain lots of
ground, in the City Of Alexandria, State of
Virginia, in the square bounded by Patrick.
Montgomery and Alfred streets and Mander-
yile's line, being lots 20 TO 81, both inclusive,
in said square, which was subdiyided by
Thomas F. Barrett, and plat ofwhich sub
division was recorded amongst the land rec
ords of the City of Alexandria, Va, to the
payment of the lien of the City Council Of Al
exandria thereon for taxes and all other liens.
Ii appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, Thomas +. Bar
rett and Leona d. Barrett, his wife James
w. Green, Samuel Maddox and Thomas
Grant, are non-residents of this State: Ii is
ordered, That said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication of
this order, and do what is necessary TO protect
their interest in this suit, and that a copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, newspaper published
in the city of Alexandria, once a week for
four successive weeks, and posted at the front
door of the Court House of this city. A copy
Teste: JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL s. GREENAwAY, ID. c.
Norton Boothe, p. q. myl3 w4w-fr
NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the
Corporation Court of the City of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of May, 1904.
City Council of Alexandria, which sues, DC,
VS.. Sarah +. Simms, the widow, and the
unknown heirs of j. Randolph Simms. In
Chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to subject
the following property in the City of Alexan-
dria, Virginia. Beginning at the northwest
intersection Of Alfred and Oronoco streets.
and running thence north 100 feet to 10
feet alley thence west on said alley "a feet
inches thence south 100 feet 10 OronOcO
street thence east "A feet inches to the be-
ginning, with the use of said alley in common
with others entitled thereto, to the payment
OF the lien Of the City Council of Alexandria
thereon Cor taxes and all other liens
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, the heirs Of j. Ran
dolph Simms, are unknown: 1t is ordered.
That said defendants appear here within ff-
teen days after due publication of this order,
and do what is necessary TO protect their in
terests in this suit, and that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, Newspaper published in the city of
Alexandria, once q week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door of the
Court House Of this city. A copy-Teste.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
BY NEWELL s. GREENAwAY, ID. c.
Norton Boothe, p. q. myl5 w4w-fr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Many Foods

offered for newborn infants do not and cannot
contain the valuable elements Of milk requir-
ed for the proper nourishment Of the child.
Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is
superior to other artificial foods and its use
prevents sickly, weak and rickety children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala. was twice
in the hospital from a severe case of piles
causing "a tumors. After doctors and all
remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
quickly arrested further inflammation and
cured him. 1t conquers aches and kills pain.
25c at y. s. Leadbeater q Sons. druggists.
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not a place, but a condition" This
being the case, in the language OF Mr..
Cleveland, we have another condition
and not a theory that comfronts us.
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EDGAR LYLES
Leading Shoemaker.

Great reduction in all nail work; Mems
shoes. soled and heeled, IS cents Ladies' and
BOYS shoes, soled and heeled, so cents.
We use nothing but the best oak bound
leather. All work guaranteed.
OLD RELIABLE.
pSrOpposite Columbia Engine House.
marl6 2m
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Anti-Semitism in England.

The London Times publishes the fol-
lowing letter to the editor:
Sir: see from your columns Mr.. Bal
four believes the statement that England
is catching the epidemic which RACES
everywhere against the Jew to be quite
untrue. As this statement happens to
be mine, permit me to wonder at Mr.
Balfour's apparent ignorance Of what is
going on. | did not, of course, imagine
the leader of party reconstructed by an
alien immigrants grandson, was himself
an anti-Semite, but the design of the
bill in parliament and the effect of the
bill are two different things, and although
the government is honorably free from
anti Semitism, the aliens bill was in
spired by anti-Semites, and will reinspire
them. However / did not even confine
myselfto the aliens bill. cited the concur
rent phenomena of Jew batting in Wales
Jew boycotting in Ireland, and anti
Semitic pamphleteering in Scotland.
The whole country shows signs of infec-
ton. How, then, can my diagnosis that
England is catching the epidemic be
quite untrue? For a statesman who
would regard anti-Semitism as a most
serious national misfortune, Mr.. Bal
four is peculiarly careless in the neigh
borhood of gunpowder. Your obedient
servant. ISRAEL ZANGwILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

Edward P. Goodwin, chief Of police
of Petersburg, Va, appeared in New
York today as witness in the trial Of DIR.
William E. Woodend, in which Goodwin
charges with the grand larceny of IS, 600.
Goodwin stated that he met DR.. Wood
end in Richmond last fall at the horse
show, and that later he opened an ac-
count with his brokerage firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

A SPEAKER at the Friends meeting
in Philadelphia yesterday said "Hell is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

james P. McGrath, a policeman, was
shot through the heart, in Burlington,
VT, last night by prisoner, whom he
had placed under arrest. His murderer
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
DRY GOODS.
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Lansburgh s. Bro,
WashingtOn's Favorite Store.
Special


Every department furnishes its quota of
Bargains in seasonable merchandise Only
few out of the many are mentioned here.
Belgian Stripe Slip Covering; il
washes well and wears well. The l9c Ef-
si"ue ae.'' 80. '........ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
| Women's and Children's Plain Isle and
Lace Lisle Gloves. in white, tan, gray,
and black. The SOC ones at. ~,
palr.'.s''..
Women's 16-button Lace Isle Gloves.
in white and black. The zoe ones at, Dc
All-over Repousse Lace, in white and cream,
is inches wide, for yoke and waist. Zoe
The 500 quality for. ......................... O>
Steamer Rugs in large assortment of col.
orings, Scotch plaid effects. The c. M
$500 ones at, each........................V C'OO
la Full size Bed Quilts, with cut-out-cor-
ne.s. The proper spread fer metal G 10
beds. $500 ones at........................Vf'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

The Cosmopolitan for May has been
received from its editor, John Brisben
Walker, of Irvington, N. Y, who con-
tributes strong article on "What is my
relation to my fellow men," Theodore
Roosevelt gives his views on "The
merit system in government appoint
ments." "The making of British tar, "
''The delights of aerial navigation"
"The most athletic nation the world
and Sports with which we are unfamil-
lar" will interest large class of readers
"Intellectual Germany OF today" and
"The ruins of Baalbek" are good arti-
Giles. Other readable articles, two
serials, short stories and cartoons copied
from leading periodicals complete this
issue.
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Twelve mats very fine OLD JAVA COZ
FEE just received by
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NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the
Corporation Court of the City of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of May, 1904.
Mary r Essex
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The Market.

Georgetown. May ls.-wheat s5asl.oa,
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By NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, d. c.
Norton & Boothe, p. q. myl3 wIw-fr
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-24
cHIT,DRENs PARTY DREssEs.

Although a little more time and money is usually expended upon the childen's party dresses than upon those for general wear, mothers should look to the utilitarian side, as well as to the attractive. Many mothers of small girls will listen to none of the pleas for silks and new fancy materi- als, but adhere to the white materials which may be put in the tub, launder- ed and emerge fresh and crisp as though purchased anew. Of these mat erials in plain white the India null, French cambric and Paris muslins are perhaps the sheerest and most dainty. There are also Persian lawns and India linens and the fine namsooks which are among the wear-resisting. Very delicate, too, are those with fine lace stripe.
 Where colors are preferred, there are the lowered organdies, which always make up so prettily, with ribbons of the same shade to correspond with the flower or leaf, and many novelty goods which are new this season. China and India silks are always to be reconend- cd, for they develope prettily and may be cleaned or laundered to look like new, if care is exercised in this work. One little dress was developed of white India null and valenciennes lace and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-24
FEMININE PHILOSOPHY.


 It takes a woman to say dear" iii a tone that makes it sound like a cuss word.
 Tn lots Of homes the family skeleton sits at the foot of the table and does the carving.
 The difference between q skin and a complexion is that you can get the lat ter at a drug store.
 Lots of women would like to be url- happily married, so that they would be like the heroine of one3of those fearful novels.
 When pretty girl is careful to pull her skirts down so that her feet won't show 1t is a sign that she has on an old pair oi shoes.
 There are lots of old bachelors who would charge at the belching cannon's s mouth who will tremble at the ap-. proach of a baby
 If a girl wears less than a No. 2 shoe you are sure to find it out within an hour after you have first been intro- duced to her.
 A fellow may be said to be thorough ly domesticated when he can allow the baby to pull his hair at four Q clock tin the morning without getting mad about it.
 A man doesn't realize his own unim- portance until he has attended a meet ing where his wife reads a paper" Then he finds out that he is only "Mrs. so-and-so's husband. Woman's Nigga zine.