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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Benefit.

On Monday, February 20, a benefit
will be rendered Mr.. Wayne Byers at the
Opera House at which time the drama,
"Ten Nights in a Barroom," will be
presented. The following well known
gentlemen will appear in the cast;
Sample Swichel, A. ID. Deeton; Simon
Slade, Harry Fleischmann; Joe Nor
gan, Ernest R. Boyer; Frank Slade,
Geo. II. Hayden; Harvey Green, } tcob
Brill; Mr.. Romano, Dave Robey; Willie
Hammond, Frank c. Spinks; Solomon
Levi, the peddler. Jonah Bernbcimer.
Miss Minnie Zimmerman, daughter OF
Mr.. G. II. Zimmerman, will assume the
character of Mary Morgan. Prominent
lady amateurs of Washington will por-
trsy the characters of Mrs. Morgan, Me-
hitable Cartright and Mrs. Slade.
Messr.. Downey, WenzeI, StOutenburgh
and other we'll known local singers will
assist. The orchestra music will be 10
charge of Mr.. Carlton Padgett The
company, under the direction Of MIR. +.
r. Bower, is now rehearsing, and the
entertainment promises to be one OF the
best amateur performances ever given
in this city. Messrs. j. P. Steiner, f.
NJ. Hill, A. H. Oehlert, T. A. Fisher,
l.. Woolford, Alton Moore, Louis Brill
and other prominent citizens, who are
interesting themselves, assure the
success of the entertainment. Mr..
Ernest r. Boyer, who for the past
eighteen or twenty years has arranged
and presented amateur entertainments,
has won for himself al enviable reputa-
ton. The Richmond Times in speaking
10 complimentary terms OF Mr.. Boyer
who with Capt. Frank Cunningham, the
noted singer, assisted in an entertain,
msnt at the opening of the West Eod
Market 10 that city some years ago, said
sMr. Ernest Boyer. of Alexandria. de-
lighted the audience with several recita-
tons. He has powerful voice and is
an elocutionist who would make q star
actor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
A Strange Experience.

Mr.. William 7. Emerson, the fonst,
had A strange experience late last Tues
dav evening as the snow which was the
advance guard of the blizzard that struck
this section that night began to fly. Mr..
Emerson was in the lane separating
Bethel Cemetery from that of M. T..
Church South and was proceeding north
when he distinctly sew horse and
buggy in which some persons were seated
appear at the west end of Douglass
Cemetery. The buggy was proceeding
west. and when in front of the tool house
of Christ Church graveyard it stopped.
The occupants, however, did not allght,
but Immediately started the fix IN a
westerly direction, toward the gate OF
the National Cemetery, but few yards
away. When Mr. Emerson reached the
end IF the lane he looked in every d.
rection for the buggy. The gates OF The
cemeteries on the north and south we're
closed, and Capt. Davis, superintendent
of the National Cemetery, told him That
he had seen no buggy, although the cap
tain was standing on his porch at the
time Mr.. Emerson was positive ne saw
it but a Jew yards away. The latter Is
by no means n believer in the occult, nor
in spooks, witches, genii nor fairies, but
he is at loss to know where the horse,
buggy and occupants went, as there wss
but one road out of the place in which
he saw them, and that leads due east.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
The Electric Railway.

Another report was circulated 10 TINS
city today to the effect that the electric
railway had been sold to new parties ouI
the source of the report could not DC as
c. Ftained. =,
The following appeared in one OF the
Washington newspapers ofS'inday wnlcn,
however, is in direct conflict with tnst
which appeared in another paper OF that
city on the same day:
'The Pennsylvania Railroad has not
sold its interest in the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
nor does it intend to do so, though there
is some kind of reorganization on foot
of which the officers of the company are
making considerable mystery. Presl'
dent Clarencc p. King, of the electric
company, whose headquarters are IN
Philadelphia, arrived 10 the city yester-
day to attend to the transfer Of the stock
bought two days ago from several of the
residents of Alexandria. This transfer
was made early in the day at the wash
ington Offices OF the company. Later
Mr.. King went to the New Willard
Hotel, where be held consultations with
the local attorneys of the company and
several acquaintance. When asked
point blank if the Pennsylvania had
decided to getout ofthe electric company,
Mr.. King laughed and replied that there
was no truth in such report. de SAID,
however. that there is to be reorgani-
zation of the company before long, for
tue purpose of improving the service
The larger stockholders are buying up
the holdings of some of the smaller fry,
who seems to think that because the
company has lost between Sl5, 600 and
800 00O 10 business, through the closing
of St. Asaph pOolroom, there will be no
more dividend paying by the company.
President King declined to discuss the
proposed reorganization, but said be
wonld make a statement later"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
fermentation Commission.

As has heretofore been stated, the
State Corporation Commits sion will sit
in this CITY Thursday at j a. M, to
hear complaints against the service
provided by the electric railway. The
complainants will be represented by
CITY Attorney Gardner l.. Boothe, on
behalf of the City Council, and Mr.. Leo
p. Harlow, counsel for the Alexandra
nnd Washington Commuters Assocl-
alton. and Mr.. r. Walton Moore will,
II is thought, appear for the railway
company. There will probably be three
sittings by the commission--irom ii a.
M. to / .. NJ; from to 4 p. M, and
one beginning at s o'clock at night
When the commission went to hr. }. ,.
Beach. clerk of the Corporation Court,
thew stated that they would probably oc-
cupy the court room for a day or two
and would send their bailif, Capt. }.
w. Williams, to make all arrangements
FOR the session, but up to this evening
Capt. Williams had not arrived. lie
wifi probably reach this city tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
POLICE Court.

There we're several cases on the docket
Of the Police Court this morning. The
narries we're charged with misdemeanors,
hut for want of proper evidence all we're
dismissed. The following we're the cases /:
patrick Buckley, arrested by Officer
Ycung charged with vagrancy; Edward
Tate Robert Harris and George Hob
dav. all colored, arrested by Officers Ar
rington and Roberts on suspicion Of
stealing money from Kate Wanzer, aud
Jennie Nelson, colored, arrested by Off
Ger Sherwood charged with disorderly
conduct
The law creating the Office of Police
Justice has been in effect one year today.
During the year there have been $50
cases brought before the court, as fol-
lows: White men, 100; white women,
So; colored men, TAT, colored women,
282. Of this number 602 we're dis
charged; 29l committed to Jail aud the
workhouse: 33 committed for the grand
Jury and the remaining number fined.
Among many minors, white and colored,
IS were thrashed in the station house,
aud 2, both colored, were sent to the re-
form school. The total revenue to the
CITY in fines amounted to 81, 1856 40, the
month of August leading with s64O.5 90,
while January Melted but 1872. During
the year the expense to the city for
board of prisoners at the Jail was
1866. O5; daring the year prior thereto it
was sS69.30 Fines for the State
amounted to about 5000. 1t is notice
able fact that the arrests for drunken
ness, fighting and disorderly conduct
have decreased GO per cent since Judge
Barley, with the assistance of the police,
closed all music halls connected with
bar rooms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
The seaboard Air Line.

A communication was printed in Richmond
Yesterday from John SHELTON Williams say
ing that men of large means have consented
10 supply all the mouey wanted for financing
the Seaboard Air Line under conditions wide
ly differing from those offered by the Ryan
Blair syndica e. These conditions contem-
plate the ultimate issue of $15.0O0,OOO or SlS,-
600 600 of first preferred stock, as may be
proyided for, and present preferred stock to
be exchanged share for share for new second
preferred stock, and the present common
stock for share for new common stock.
He saws his associates agree TO the sale Of
IS. 600. 600 with safeguards as to the disburse'
ment. the entire amount to be underwrltten
by a syndicate Of s7I, the syndicate to receive
a commission of p per cent on such portion OF
the So, COX, go as they may be required to take
up. All stockholders are to be gwen prior
right TO subscribe pro rata, receiving the sane
commission. As a condition OF the under.
writing the new syndicate will req IRE that
they be given majority Of the voting, trus-
tees and directors if they furnish oil the
money. or if allowed to furnish but bali th.y
shall be given half the directors and hail the
voting trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Cold Weather.

The temperature last night and early
this morning was lower than at any
time during the present winter. At
a m. the mercury stood at %. At day
break it was down to zero at several
places in Fairfax and Alexandria
counties. Ia this city at dawn the mer-
cury was down to -, but as the day
advanced it gradually rose. There was
Wauch frost 10 the air, and trees ana
Seleeraph, telephone and electric wires
we're covered as with snow The river
wa, sealed. nothing having passed up or
down since early in the night. The ice
was about 81 inches thick in the channel,
while on the opposite fats sheets had
mounted sheets and piled up as glaciers.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad trans
fer service between this city and Shep-
herds has been temporarily suspended
The steamer Washington of the Norfolk
line. due here at $50 this morning, d'd
not arrive until 1920 this afternoon.
The mercury at o'clock this evening
registered $50, and then began to iail
gradually.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Death of Mrs. Ofutt.

Mrs. Rosanna Ofutt died suddenly
Sunday of heart trouble at her home,
near Potomac, Montgomery county, Md,
aged 50 years. Deceased was formerly
a Miss Jackson, sister of Capt. James
w. Jackson who killed Colonel Ellis
worth for attempting TO take down a
Confederate flag from the Marshall
House in Alexandria at the opening OF
the civil war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
LOCAL nI,EyITIEs.

! The good old summer time.
Thursday will be Ground Hog Day.
Special services will be held in the
Second Presbyterian Church tonight and
tomorrow night.
Miss Richards will deliyera lecture be-
fore the Cameron Club on Friday nigh
next, February 3.
The alarm Of fire early last night was
caused by burning chimney on north
Fairfax street. No damage resulted.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday 10 Claude T..
Kidwell aud Emma G. Godfrey, both Of
Clifton.
Mary Hurley, an elderly colored
woman, died at her home in the south
eastern section OF the city on Sunday
evening.
Ida Summers, colOred, 10 years old,
died in Pittsburg, Pa. Yesterday. Her
remains we're brought here this afternoon
al which time the interment took place.
The breaking of an axle Of car of
the electric train which left Washington
for this city at 4 o'clock yesterday oven
ing caused delay 10 the running of
trains.
The work of oyerhaulng the steamer
Charles Manchester at Washington is
being pushed as rapidly as possible in
order to have her ready for service on
the Mount Vernon route about inaugu-
ration times.
Margaret Maber was arrested at
house on Delaware avenue southwest,
Washington, yesterday, on the charge
of being a fugitive from her parents,
who live in Falls Church. The girl is
seventeen years of age.
What promises to be one Of the most
ENJOYABLE and successful euchre parties
of the season will be given by "Kene-
fck" Council, 100, c. b. L., at the
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum hall, on
the evening of February fifteenth.
Mr.. Frank Hume has presented to
Alexandria county tract of land adj
Joining the Hume school house. The
ground is to be used by the pupils OF
the school as a play ground. The con-
tract for the completion of the new
Hume school building, loca ted in JET
ferson district. will soon he awarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Personal.

Miss NJ. Blanche Rotchford left this
city on Saturday for two weeks en-
gagemeut in Baltimore. While there
she will be the guest OF States Attorney
aud Mrs. Chas. P. cleveland.
Mr. Andrew Sullivan continues ex-
tremely i'll at his homs on north Royal
street.
Mr.. Matthew Hobson, formerly OF this
city, but now of Washington, was para
lived few days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, Jan. 81.
SENATE.

When the Senate met today the Gre
dentials of SenatOr-elect Bate, of Tennes-
see, were presented.
A bill was passed making applicable
to express matter the postal regulations
relating to the carrying of obscene
matter. The measure has already
passed the House.
The House today, on report of the
naval affairs committee, adopted the
Fitzgerald resolution, calling on the
Secretary of the Navy for information as
to why there has been a delay in fur
nishing material for the completion OF
the battleship Connecticut. Although
Mr.. Fitzgerald's resolution does not
specifically recite the fact, it is aimed at
The Armour plate trust, which is said to
be fayoring private contractors who are
building the sister ship Louisiana in the
manner of furnishing the required armor
plate.
Mr.. Hull, chairman Of the military
affairs committee, moved that the Senate
amendments to the military appropria-
ton bill be nom concurred in and that
this bill sent to conference.
Mr.. Williams. leader of the minority,
asked that the House concur in the Sem
ate amendments, excepting General Miles
and other resired officers now holding
militia assignments from the action OF
the provision that refuses full pay tn re-
tired officers. Mr.. Williams fought the
provision when it was before the House
on the ground that it was an administra-
ton snap at General Miles, who has ac-
cepted an Office with the Massachusetts,
State militia.
Mr.. Slayden said that the military
affairs committee was unanimous liz Its
recommendation TO non-concur. The
committee, be said, did not intend to
insult General Miles or any other officer.
The committees stand, he added, was
economic and it did not believe that
retired officers appointed to militia
organizations in the future, should be
Disseminated against by allowing officers
at present holding these assignments to
enjoy full pay and allowances.
90 A yea and nay vote was then had on
Mr. Williams motion to adopt the Sen
ate amendment. II Sas lost by a vote
of 40 to rs.
The bill was then sent to conferenc
and under the rules the House conferee
were instructed to hold out against the
Senate amendment.
Forty three democrats refused to follow
Representative Williams and they voted
with the republicans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Nocturnal Trespassers.

Several persons living in the western
portion of the city have recently discoy-
cred strange men on their premises. The
trespassers generally appear after dark,
and when discovered make their escape.
A lady found astrange man in her wood
shed night or two age. She was too
frightened to notice whether he was
white or black.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Eonnd a Cure for Indigestion.

| use Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets for indigestion and find that they
suit my case better than any dyspepsia
remedy | have ever tried and | have
used many different remedies. | am
nearly ffty-one years of age and have
suffered great deal from indigestion.
| can eat almost anything want now
GEO. w. EMORY, Rock Mills, Ala. For
sale by Gibson & Timberman and W. F.
CREIGHTON AZ Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Anumber of commuters and others, who
travel on the Washington. Alexandria and
Mt. Vernon Railway, have not as yet sent IN
their statements.
II is earnestly hoped that all statements
will he sent tomorrow 10 either OF the under
signed. and that all parties interested in
proper train service between Alexandria and
Washington, whether summoned OF not, viii
be present at the hearing before the State Cor
poration Commission, in the Corporation
Court Room, Of this city, on THURSDAY
MORNING NEXT at eleven (1l) o'clock.
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE.
City Attorney.
LEO p. HARLOW,
Attorney for Commuters Association.
ian3f q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest lit:le thing that
ever was made Is DIR. Kings New Life filis.
These Pills change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain tag INTO men.aI
the health. Only Use per box. Sold by f.
S Ieadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Coughs and Colds.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary complaints
that are durable are quickly cured by, One
Minute Cough Cure. Clears the phlegm
draws out Inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts, strengthens the lungs, wards
Of pneumonia. Harmless and pleasant to
take. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Preparing tor Twenty-second.

The executive committee of the
George Washington Birthday Assocla-
ton will meet in the Friendship engine
house tonight for the purpose of making
arrangements for the celebration OF the
22d of February. From present ap-
pearanees there will be no general pa
rade on that day, for the reason that the
inauguration OF a President takes place
this year, and the ceremonies following
90 closely in the wake OF the anniversary
of the birth of Washington, it has been
generally agreed to omit the parade feature
on the 22d. The day will, however, be
observed by banquets which will be
given by different organizations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Strikers Advancing ON Kronstadt.

London Jan. 3l.-A news agency
telegram from St. Petersburg states that
strikers armed from the Sestovik rifle
factory, are advancing across the ice on
Kronstadt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Gard of Thanks.

The committee having the recent mass
meeting in the interests Of organized labor IN
charge take this opportunity of thanking all
those who in any manner contributed to the
success of the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
The Mercantile,
COR. PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SIS.
ian29 If
4 Cans Tomatma. 200.

New York Rural Potatoes, d5e bashel Hest
Hams, l2Ic ID: Cut Hams. 50 10 lbs luck
wheat, Zoe; cans Corn. ssc cans fvAs, saei
4 ID Evapora.ed Apples, g9el ffaees, 20,
Leyering's Premium Chocolate, iee bali
pound. All you want
W. 4. Wo0Li.s 4 son,
400 south Royal street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Corporation Court.

Judge L. G. Barley presiding
William Chauucey VS.. Metropolitan
Life Insurance; case continued till March
term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31

WEATHER PRoBABIJITIEs.-Fort this sec
tion cloudy tonight and Wednesday; prop
ably snow; warmer tonight; light TO ireSn
north To Northeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
LOST.

r OST.-On Sunday, between St. Asaph and
L. Washington streets, a PAIR OF GOLD
SPECTACLES. A reward if left at S24 north
81. Asaph street. JanSl 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31

THE anaral meeting Of the stockholde Of
L THE JULIUS LAESBURGH FURNl-
TURE AND CARPET co. will be held at
the Hotel Fleischmann, Alexandria, Va.
THURSDAY, February %. 1905, at $50 p.
m. for the election Of officers and any other
business which may properly come beio IL.
IRWIN II. HOI.LANDER,
jan31 w3w-tu Acting Secretary.
MAsONIC-A called communication Of
lft ALEXANDRIA WASHINGT
LODGE. No. ~, A.. f. & A. NJ, will be
held al the temple TONIGHT, January 81,
Al 8 o'clock, for work. By order Of the
Worshipful Master.
J. s. DOUGLAS, secre airy.
jarS02t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 7:07 and sets s;ZO'
High water at sos a. m. aud 5;26 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31

GALVANIZED TUBS, BUCKETS tand
OIL CANS just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31
WANTED.

WANTED WOMAN to do general
w homework. Good wages to right party.
Must be neat and clean aud willing to stay
nights. Apply 526 north Washington street
jsn28 3te
WANTED. "A WOMAN TO do general
w house work. Apply at No. 222 north
st. Asaph street. janis tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31

NEW RAISINS-Choice Connoisseur and
Layer Raisins just received by
] G. MIIBURNt
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Dry nNlps.
LanSburgh&Bro
washington's Fayorite Store.
Business hours. $50 a. N. to $50 p. u
Saturdays. 3 p. m.
WARM
WINTER
BLANKETS.

In spite Of the fact that manufacturers have
advanced prices 80 per cent on future orders,
we have made material price reductions for
oLe day on some Of our best Bed Coverings
ia Full-siEe White Wool Blanket;smooth.
even flush; well made; Handlers perfectly;
blue and red borders; $500 val 60 AZ
Tie .........................-.s.....
ia Full-size White Wool Blanket; made
out of good materials; finished in an excellent
manner; red blue aud pink
borders; with silk binding; $3.50 G OF
value -. ............ .-.-.......-......
ia Frll.size White Wool Blanket; close ia
weave. fine in finish; long nap;
warm and durable; all borders; c. AZ
81. 20 Value......... .........--.--.......... "
ia Full.size White Wool Blanket; very
finely finished; soft. warm and durable; an
extra value at the original price;
all coors in borders; 1926 val ca IN
ue........ =. ........, 80. ......
lii Full.size All-wool Blankets, quality
shows in making, finish and material;shrunk-
en-; eur name on every pair guarantees the
wear; all borders; wide silk bind CS ma
ing; 80 value..,..,... ..--.......''''.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-31

Choice MALAGA GRAPES l5e ID at
T q MI RIrRN'S.