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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-An addi-
tionel indictment against John Benson,
wealthy real estate man of San Fran
cisco, who is charged by the interior
department of being the head of the al
legged land frauds, in a dozen of western
states and territories, has been returned
by the grand jury here.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-01
That's What the Pipe Dreams
Are Saying

Lewstons sure to have Big boom,
That's what the pipe dreams are saying.
Already the council needing more room
And sewer extensions coming right soon,
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
Theren be street running here and there
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
And real estate will be up in the air,
With library buildings every square,
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
In Delsops orchard there'll be a big mill
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
And boulevard round the edge of the Hill,
With taxpayers cheerfully paying the bill,
That's what the pipe dreams are saying.
The Normal Hill sewer will even be built,
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
The Mayor and council will give up their tilt
And the blood on the moon" will never be split
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
The Telephone exchange will soon be improved,
That's what the pipe dreams are saying.
The gum the switchboard will all be removed
And lines that "are busy will suddenly move
That's what the pipe dreams are saying
And Wen have a railroad within year hence
That's what the pipe dreams saying.
With bridges and branch lines and traffic immense
And the o. R. & N Will pay the expense
That's what the pipe dreams are saying -
The bows around town have all lost some dough -
That's what the pipe dreams are saying
For Thurber has left them side-stepped do-see-do
And never win come back to dear Idaho
That's what the pipe dreams are saying
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-01
Notice

All parties owing the Domestic Steam
Laundry are warned not to pay the
same to Sam c. Hutchins, as he is not
in the employ 70 said laundry nor is he
authorized to receive moneys for it,
Dec. 24-31. S. r. HENRY, Prop.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-01

Smoke the ED. L. WIGGINS, Per-
fecto.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-01
SALOONS
The Mint

Morrissey & Baker, Proprietors
Choice liquors. wines, brandies and
cigars. A club room in connection.
Clark Building, Main Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01

Candlemas Day.

Tomorrow, according to the Church
calendar, is Candlemas Day, and as such
is observed in the Catholic Church, it
being the anniversary of the pnriicati n
ofthe Virgin Mary, on which occasion can
dies used in church are blessed. Appro-
pirate services will be held in st. Mary's
Church. Candlemas Day is still a holt
day in the Church of England, and after
the Reformation Henry sVIII. contin-
ued to have it honored. In Catholic
Churches on each anniversary candles
are blessed by the priests and distributed
to the people, while in Rome the day was
celebrated in an imposing manner. Inc
Pope of6ciated in the chapel OF The
Ouirinal where he blessed the candles
and distributed them with hisown hands,
first to the cardinals, then to the bishops,
priors, abbots, priests and people. They
were subsequently lighted, after which
the usual morning mass was sung. The
lighting of candles is supposed to refer
to the words of Simeon in reference to
the infant Christ-"A light to tighten
the Gentiles." In Scotland on Candle
mas Day it was long a custom for schol-
ars to present their teachers with money.
Football games between the married and
unmarried men of THE country were incl
dents of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Death of Mrs. Terrett.

Mrs. Margaret Stuart Terrett, widow
of the late Col. George Hunter T@errett,
of Fairfax county, died at her late resi-
dence near the Theological Seminary on
Saturday night last, at the advanced age
of 81 years. She had been in failing
health for some years, but through it all
as well as in the circumstances OF her
life, which followed as a result OF the
civil war, she manifested remarkable tor
titude and Christian endurance. She
was born in King George county, but re-
sided in Fairfax during all her married
life. Her husband was Major of the U.
S. marines in ante-bellum days, but, Ike
all true Virginians, cast in his lot with
the fortunes of his native State and when
the inevitable struggle came he became
Colonel in the Confederate marine ser
vice. Mrs. Terrett was highly respected
in the community for her Christian
character and her many domestic vir-
tues. She is survived by three sons, one
being Mr.. John Terrett, who lived with
his mother, and daughter, Mrs. Hunter
of Hyattsville, Nd. Mrs. Terrett's
funeral will take place on Tuesday after
noon from her late residence. Theinter-
ment will be in the family burying
| ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Ground Hog Day.

Tomorrow will be Ground Hog Day,
an occasion which is referred to about as
much as any in the calendar, many peo-
ple being impressed With 4 notion that
weather conditions on that day forecast
those Of the subsequent six weeks. what
was known as 'Februation," or purih-
cation. was among the pagan rites Of an
cient Rome, and the superstitution o n
corning the weather on that day had prob
ably come down to the Romans for CEN
tries, and doubtless extended from the
infancy of the human race. The tradition
has travelled into nearly every civilized
country. Among the ancient Romans
it was supposed that the weather prevail
ing on the ID of February was an index
of that which was to follow during the
succeeding month and a half. In Ger
MANY for centuries the movements OF the
badger have been watched on that day.
Should the rodent emerge from its place
of Information and find the sun shining
he is represented as returning to his re-
treat and remaining there fer six weeks
more. On the contrary, should he en-
counter falling weather of any sort, he
will walk abroad. In this part of the
world the antics of the ground hog are
regarded as an iniallible barometer, and
Capt. Beard and his observations are a
familiar h~ereabouts as Mother Goose
Melodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Police Court.
rJustice H. B. Cation presiding.

GJustice H. B. Cation presiding
Police Justice H. B. Cation assumed
charge of the Police Court this morning.
On his desk was a beautiful bouquet, a
token of esteem from merchants OF the
city. The docket was small, but two
cases having been brought for trial.
The first was a man and women, both
colored, arrested by Officers Allen and
Tieer, charged with d~isorderly conduct
and fighting. The man was dismissed,
but the woman was fined So, it appear
ing that she cried murder and disturbe
the neighborhood in which she lived
without cause.
Two young men who had been arrest
ed by Officer Roberts charged with
fighting in a King street saloon on
Saturday night, were next made to face
the judgment seat. Two material wit
nesses were not present and the case was
continued until tomorrow
Justice Cation, after the adjournment
of the court, gave some minor directions
to the officers concerning the filling out
of warrants, the procedure in regard to
leaving collateral, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Onera House.

.sThe New Fast Mall" by Lincoln j..
Carter. is one OF the best samples OF
mechanism that the stage affords
1t will be seen at the Opera House to-
morrow night. The steamboat race dur
ing an exciting moment down the Miss
issippi by two large river boats IS a
thrilling feature. The story tells the
following: Walter West, in his infancy
is Kidnapped and sent to an old Italian,
who substitutes his own child later on
This latter child is brought up as hiram
Martins own offspring and turns out 10
be a thorough rascal. In the meantime
Walter returns, secures employment al
Mr.. Martins bank, and is succeeding
nicely until Philip, the bogus son, tnds
out who Walter is and FORCES a note IN
order to work his downfall. Walter IS
also charged with murder and is forced
10 Ay to Chicago, where he is confined
to a dive kept by Philips own father,
but he is finally traced by Samuel Sleuth,
a detective, and rescued. During the
melee Philip escapes, butt is latter trapped
on the old Suspension Bridge, and dur
ing an encounter with Sleuth is throw
into the whirlpool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
The River.

The ice in the channel of the river Oppo
site this city offers no serious impeachment
to STEAMBOATS,, butt the bends of the river
below, where gorges have formed, it is
still formidable and only propeller steam
ers can force their way through. The
steamer Wakefield has been temporarily
withdrawn from the lower river route.
The steiner Wes.moreland Ofthe Weems
line. is scheduled to leave Baltimore to-
morrow for river landings, this city and
Washington. The Estelle Randall is
still making daily trips as far down as
Glymont. The steamer Norfolk arrived
up on time this morning. She reported
fog on the river as far down as Glymont.
Heroficers stated that the temperaturein
Norfolk yesterday was warm, in marked
contrast to hat they encountered here.
The heavy ice which has been drifting
with the tides for the past week has, ac-
cordiug to reports, damaged a number OF
wharves along the river below this city.
River View wharf, it is stated, has been
seriously damaged by the ice piling
against it, and Stuart's wharf has also
been damaged. Stif's wharf was carried
away early in the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Seminary Notes.

Bishop Gibson spent yesterday on
Seminary Hill and made a visitation at
Sharon Episcopal Chapel, one of the
Seminary missions in Fairfax county,
and confirmed two candidates.
Bishop Randolph is expected to preach
at the Episcopal Seminary Chapel, near
this city, next Sunday morning.
The new Episcopal Chapel at Grove
ton, enc of the Seminary missions, near
this city, is now completed for services,
the first having been held there yesterday
week. The edifce is a beautiful building,
and reflects credit on all who were in
terested in its erection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Sleiphing Carnival.

A number of people who can afford
such sport INDUCED in sleighing yester-
day, and the merry jiugling of bells was
heard on nearly all streets at times.
Prince street from the Monument to the
city's limit, however, was most patron.
lied, and in some cases tests OF speed
we're made, which were thrilling and in
teresting. At the intersection OF Prince
and Columbus streets and for about a
square east and west several hundred
persons gathered to watch the sleighing,
but many who were enjoying the sport
had their pleasure considerably marred
by showers of snowballs thrown by mis-
chievous youngsters. In some instances
the victims of the pelting did not take II
pleasantly and there was a likelihood OF
disorder when Officer Sherwood arrived
on the scene and in measure suppressed
the procedure. While the officer dld
his best to secure peace to the sleighers,
he has not been gifted, like Argus of old,
with a multiplicity ofeyes, and occasion
ally a SNOWFALL would strike him in
the back. Esop wrote two fables-the
BOYS and the frogs and the jackass dane
ing among the ducks-either of which is
applicable, as what is fun to some is very
annoying to others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Lansburgh Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Personal.

Mr.. J. r. Cation went to Richmond
today to resume his legislative duties.
Mr.. Lee Robinson, formerly OF Alex
andria, who has recently been living in
Pittsburg, has returned to this city.
Mr.. w. NJ. King, formerly a member
of the Alexandria Light Infantry, bur
now OF Richmond, was on Friday last
elected corporal of company A OF that
city.
DIR. w. Z. Dienelt, who has been con-
fined to his home with a severe attack OF
bronchitis, is able to be out again.
Mrs. Louisa Scott left on Saturday to
spend a few weeks with relatives in New
Orleans and will later join her husband
in Florida. 80
Mr.. aud Mrs. Chas. Bendheim will
be at home to their friends at Sl2 Prince
street after February 10
Mrs. Hugh Milton Caldwell will be at
home at her apartment in the Regina,
1918 | street, Washington, on Tuesdays
in February until Lent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Conductor Shot by Negro.

The news of the shooting Of Conductor
r. Faber Pitzer by a negro on a south
boupd Southern Railway train a short
distance this side Of Manassas about 6
o'clock Saturday evening was received
here soon after its occurrence, and o n
siderable Indignation was manifested,
especially among railroad men. When
the train reached Manassas the wounded
conductor was removed and later placed
on north bound train No. SO and sent to
this city where DR.. O'Brien was wait
ing to minister to him. The particulars
of the Shooting are substantially as fol-
lows: Captain Pitzer left here with his
train about 5 O'Clock and when near
Manassas a row occurred between some
negroes in the "Jim Crow" car. The
conductor entered the car to quell the
row which had been precipitated by a
contention between negroes asst whether
a window should remain open or closed.
One of the men drew a revolver and
fired. the ball striking Capt. Pitzer in
the chin, SCATTERING the jawbone aud
penetrating, it is supposed, to the back
of the throat. After the wounded nan
had been brought to the Alexandra
Hospital several efforts we're made to To-
cate the bail. but his condition was such
Saturday night and yesterday morning
that Drs. O'Brien, SnOwden and De-
laney we're compelled to abandon further
attempts, and it was resolved to resort to
the X-rays and he was taken to Wash
ington in the afternoon and placed in
a hospital. As soon as the negro fired
the shot he ran to the platform of the
car and jumped from the moving train.
The crew of passenger train No. 10,
which arrived here yesterday afternoon,
reported that the assassin was arrested
at Remington station, about twenty-five
miles south of where the shooting &C.
CURED, and had been lodged in Jail at
Fairfax. Capt. Pitzer is a young and
popular conductor, well-knOwn to the
travelling public, and his serious wound
ing is greatly regretted by all who know
him. He was said to be resting easy
this morning. The X-rays will be used
this afternoon in efforts to locate the
boll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done, yet it
may be Of some help to consider the
matter. If the cause is something over
which you have no control it is obvious
that worrying will not help the matter
in the least. On the other hand, if with
in your control you have only to act.
When you have a cold and fear an attack
of pneumonia, buy a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and use it judi
ciously and all cause for worry as to the
outcome will quickly disappear. There
is no danger of pneumonia when 1t is
used. For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Site for Normal School.

Mr.. Frank T. West, chairman OF the
committee to select a site for an addi-
tional normal school for the State, has
written to Mr.. j. r. Cation, delegate
from this city, in regard to the location
of this school. Mr.. West desires to
know what inducements Alexandria is
ready to offer in the way of site, build
ing, money and otherwise, and how
much of the foregoing will be offered
free for the location of the institute in
Alexandria. This information must be
presented by the 18th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Death of Mrs Meade.

Mrs. Lucy Allston Meade, wife of the
Rev. William N. Meade, rector OF
Episcopal Church at Anderson, S. c.,
died at that place this morning after an
illness of some weeks duration. Her
father, Judge Allston of South Carolina,
died on Friday last. Much sympathy is
felt for the family in this sad bereave.
ment, by their friends in this State and
elsewhere. Rev. Nj. Meade is a grand
son of the late Bishop Meade and
brother of the late F. Key Meade, o
Clarke county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
& LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. w.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
LOCAL BREvITIES.

A slight fire occurred in Elks' Hall,
southeast corner of Prince and Royal
streets, Saturday evening. Mr.. John
Clapdore, driver of the Relief Hook and
Ladder truck, fastened to the scene and
with an extinguisher soon subdued the
flames. The fire originated from the
furnace.
Trouble occurred in a King street saloon
Saturday night between two young men, dur
ing which one cut at the other with q knlte
and split his adversary's coat sleeve. The
police have the names Of the parties and the
case will be Investigated in the Police Court.
The blood seen on Washington, Columbus,
Wilkes and Wolfe streets yesterday ran from
a wounded dog. Some supposed a fight had
occurred in that locality the previous night
and that one of the belligerents had been cut.
A meeting of the ways and means commit
tee of the Seventeenth Virginia Chapter, u.
d. G., will be held at 40 Prince street tomor'
row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. full attend
ance is requested.
William Simms, a ~well-known resident OF
Fairfax county. died yesterday at his home
near Sharon Church. He was 81 years old
and leaves eight children.
On Saturday night two young colored meL
| employed at different butchers stands had
a fight in market, which for a time caused
some excitement.
Revival meetings will be held every night
this week at the Free Methodist Church, OF
south Lee street, commencing at 7:l5 o'clock
Mary Gusts Lee Chapter No. Z, u. ID; c.
will meet in Confederate Veterans Hall to
morrow Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has author
lied the issue by the Alexandria Nationa
Bank of $35, 600 in national bank notes.
A meeting of Sharps and Flats, witt
chorus and principals, will be held tonight.
Mr.. George w. Heisley, formerly of thi
city, died in Washington this evening.
An electric train now leaves Washington
for this city at 1890 at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
vounp Mems Christian Association.

About one hundred and fifty persons,
mostly young men, assembled in the
Baptist Church yesterday afternoon IN
the interests Of the movement Tor the re-
organization of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association of this city. All pres
ent manifested earnestness, and there
was much to show that the organization
is destined to again become one of Alex
andria's popular institutions. Another
meeting viii be held next Sunday after
noon in the Second Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Death of Mrs. Duckrell.

Her many friends in Alexandria will
hear with sorrow Of the, death
of Mrs. Elvina Stevens Duckrell, widow
of the late VIM. J. Duckrell of this city.
About the latter part Of November she
was stricken with paralysis at the home
o. her brother in East Dedham, Mass,
and though she rallied so as to be about
the house again, and was thought TO be
on the road toward recovery, suddenly
Saturday afternoon death came. She was
almost 10 years old. She will be buried
in Arlington beside her late husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Sensational Rumor.

A rumor has been in circulation in
this city during the past Jews days to the
effect hat a young woman living on the
line of the Southern Railway, had avenged
herself OIL a recreant lover in a remark
able manner and under circumstances
calculated to close the lips of her victim.
So far no one seems to be able to give the
names of the parties or to verify the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
White Goods Dept.

New Embroidered French Batiste, En-
broidered Figured and Dotted S~wisses, En-
broidered Mohair Swisses, Embroidered Linen
Waist Patterns, Mercerized Madras, Fancy
Piques. Pique Muslins. Linen W~aistings,
Mercerized Oxfords, plain and fancy Mer-
cerized Fancy Madras, Colored Linens, India
Linens. Persian Lawns, French Lawns, New
Victoria Lawns, French and English Main
socks, Swiss Lawn and others.
Second foor-Eleventh st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Alexandria Insurance Company.

A meeting of stockholders of the
Alexandria Insurance Company was held
at their office this morning. Routine
business was transacted. Mr.. J. Clinton
Smoot was reelected president and the
following were elected directors for the
ensuing year: B. Baer, jr j. I. Burke,
Worth Hulfsh, Geo. S. French, 5. H..
Lunt and w. II. Hellmuth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Daniel Patterson
took place from St. Mary's Church this
morning at $50 o'clock, and was attend
ed bv a number Of relatives aud friends
of the deceased. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Cutler, and the
p~allbearers were Messrs. Al. Lucas
Frank Lucas, j. T, Patterson yames
Patterson, jr., James Brannon and Jame'
Lucas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
CORPORATION Court.

[Judge L. c. Barley presiding.
w. H. Domaine vs.. r. II. Cox, Ser
geant, administrator case referred to
Commissioner Taylor for report.
n. ). Greenaway, II. b. Cation and
G. b. GeisendafIer were appointed APP
p~raisers of the estate of f. c. Lucas,
deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Change in Rules.

Today, February lst, the new rules
governing the rural mail delivery service
% into effect. Under these rules the
examination S are held by local boards at
the places where the appointment of
carriers is made, and examiners will
not be sent from Washington for this
ournose az formerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
Will Probated.

In the Corporation Court on Saturday
evening the will Of the late w. II. Ma
della, colored, was admitted to probate,
and the brother of the deceased, G. H.
Madella, qualified as executor. The de-
ceased lett his estate, valued at about
81. 400, to his widow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
The Weather.

There was a brief fall Of snow early
this morning, and later the wind changed
to the northwest when the temperature
fell and much colder conditions followed
The brisk wind blew snow from roofs,
and on some streets it was binding,
making it difficult to determine whether
a storm was in progress or not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
An Early Riser.

A strong. healthy, active constitution de-
nends largely ON the condition of the liver.
Pho famous little pi Is 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 that
organ. Little Early Risers are easy to act,
thew never grip and yet they are absolutely
certain to produce results that are satisfactory
in ali cases. Sold BY all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-01
DRY GOODS.

We are determined TO have our stock at the
lowest price level before taking inventory,
hence these unparalleled reductions.
For rne day only, 100 pieces 36.inch Cream
Dani.h Cloth, launders splendidly; adapted
f.r ali dress purposes. For one day 10c
2jc quality, yard ........ ...."..."".....
q pieces Atwood American Wolfe. in
cream and ivory white, both soft and hard
finish. Until the entire lot is closed, 2Or
these zoe Yoiles are, yard.."...""..". ~
Atwood venetians, Ladies' Cloths and
Stockings. some 81 inches wide; soc, 1Or
coo, and 75c s%uitings. Special ....~ Nv
52.inch Atwood venetians, Coverts, and
Habit Suitings; a large assortment
of shades to select from; value, 81. 7SC
SDec1aI......
Atwood Lustrous Broadcleths and Ven
etians: this lot contains 60 pieces, including
all desirable shades and black; value, OSr
Sl.2s and Sl.S9 yard. Special.~.~~. Wv