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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25
Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle
By j. II. w. DAM.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's latest and greatest
long story, "SIR NIGEL" begins serial in the
Magazine Section of The Sunday Star December g.
and appropriately of the leading articles in the
issue for the preceding Sunday is appreciation of
the author of "Sr Nigel" written by Mr.. Dam and
supplemented by pleasing "reminiscences and per-
sona embellishments by B. Fletcher Robinson, col
laborator with Sir Conan Doyle in THE Hound of
the Baskerves," and closely associated with him
in all his recent work.
When the most successful novelist writes his
masterpiece the eyes of the world who read upon
him" declares Mr.. Dam, whose article is both timely
and interesting because of the fresh information it
gives of the popular novelist a and as
writer. Every will want to read Sir A. Conan
Doyies newest novel, the opening chapters of which
will appear in the Magazine Section of The Sunday
Star December g. and all will likewise desire to read
the appreciation of the famous author which appears
in tomorrows big paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25
The Idne-Up.

For the first time I'm the history of Har,
ward University ladies were entertained AT
luncheon In Memorial Hall In connection
with the game. The large hall was decorat-
ed with palms and flags and orchestral
were stationed in hooks about the hall
The lineup as announced before the game
Was "a folious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25
The Cure Wins the First.

The first race, for three-year-oids and up
ward. seven furlongs, was won by The Cure
(BelD, and 8; Echodale UosD, so and 70
second; sunray CT. Meade), and 4, third
Time. :2S 2-5
EchodaIe led from start until well In the
stretch. when The Cure got through the
lam and won handiy by three lengths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25
Fancy Bird Gets the Second.

Second race. for maiden two-year-oids'
five and a half furlongs-Fancy Bird tb.
SMITH, 10 and g. first; Nellie Burn tO'Neip'
4 to 5 and / to 3. second; Royal China
CCrImmins), 5 and 21a, third. Time los 40.
Fancy Bird led from start to finish, ana
was never in trouble, winning by six
lengths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
The wilkes Street Track.

1t is said by railway officials that
eighteen months hence the railroad on
Wilkes street will, to use their express
sion. be "cut out" entirely and, by the
removal of the tracks as has heretofore
been suggested, freight trains will be
placed on Union street from the north
The present transfer service between
Alexandria and Shepherds will be
abolished. 1t is also said to be the de-
termination of the Southern Railway
Company to take up most of the tracks
at the Duke street depot, leaving only
enough to serve the purposes OF the
round house and repair shops, which are
to be continued in Alexandria, as at
present. Not only people living on
wilkes street, but those residing squares
away will naturally read this item with
interest, as considerable damage 10
property has in recent years resulted
from the running of heavy locomotives
and trains to and from the depot. When
these changes shall have been made
Wilkes street can be repaired and con-
yerted into a more satisfactory residen-
tial section, as the rumbling OF trains
clouds of smoke and cinders and the VI
bratiou from trains night and day, con,
ditions which depreciate property, VIII
be no more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Famous "Fleur de Lis"
Brand Hand-lOOm Linens
At33 f-3 Per Cent.
Below Regular Prices.

This famous brand of the old.fashioned
band.loom linens is so well known to house
keepers that it needs no introduction. The
manufacturer comes TO this country once a
wear with his samples and takes orders from
the leading retailers in each large city:
When he has made his rounds he disposes OF
the samples at a nominal figure. We very
fortunately secured the samples this year,
and offer them at SSi Per Cent. Less Than
Usual Prices.
They are fine and beautiful goods aud prln-
cipally one-ofa-kind pairs or pieces. The
collection Includes
Dsmask Table Cloths, in 2x2i, 2xS' and
BACKWARD sizes, and Tea Cloths; Hand-em-
broidered Linen Bedspreads, Sheets, Pillow
Cases, Pillow Shams, Centerpieces. Tea
Cloths. Doiies, Bureau Starts, Carving
Cloths, &c; Hemstitched Linen Sheets and
Pillow Cases, and choice line of Hemstitch-
ed Linen Towels.
Intending purchasers of Wedding Gift; and
those whose linen closets need replenishng
are afforded an opportunity to secure these
fine and beautiful linens, that will last prac-
tically lifetime, at prices that bring them
down to the level of the ordinary grades
Goods are conveniently displayed on center
counters of Linen Department, second hoor--
18th st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
County Supervisors.

A special meeting OF the Board OF gu,
peryisors of Alexandra county was held
at the county courthouse Monday night,
at which the subject of granting the right
of way to the W., A. and F. Z. Railway
was discussed, but definite action was not
taken. One clause in the proposed ar
rangemert which was insisted upon oy
the supervisors makes it obligatory that
the Washington, Arlington and Fall
Church railway shall land its passengers
on the north side of the Potomac river.
The report OF County Treasurer W. U.
Wibirt was submitted and some road
building matters were disposed of. The
use of a room 10 the court house for a
school room was asked for and refused.
The placing of 500 cubic yards Of gravel
on the street from the ST. Elmo postoi-
fee to the electric road station was
agreed to. Repairs to the county stone
crusher were provided for. A warrant
for 5000 for Mr.. A. d. Torreyson, IN
charge of road repairs, TO pay for help,
was made out, and the delinquent tax
list submitted by Treasurer Wibirt was
looked over and signed preparatory to
advertising and collecting the taxes.
Commissioner Graham came in for some
criticism for leaving on the list for per-
sonal taxes the name of Peter Birch, de-
ceased nearly two years ago, and
number of persons who had long ago
moved out Of the county. The board
also provided for letting contracts Tor
hauling stone, and DR.. Rust punched
for cancellation about 800, 900 of war
rants submitted by Treasurer Wiblrt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
A "Reminiscences.

Over "a years ago fire occurred in
tho same neighborhoOd as that OF last
NIGHT The Gazette on Friday, January
~ 1871. contained the following ac-
connt "a fire broke out little be-
fore ten O'Clock last night in the fish
house of George w. Harrison at Fish
town, which, before it was subduet'
consumed not only the building in which
II originated. but the whole row OF flsh
houses adjoining. including those OF
Messrs. r. II. Gemeny, !. Eichberg,
james f. McGraw, James Mclean, and
the restaurants of james Coleman and
Terrence Ryne. Owing to the combus-
xible materials of the buildings and their
contents barrels and fshermen's outtlts)
the heat in the vicinity was intense and
many other frame buildings in The near
neighborhood and the half sunken
schooner Union lying nearby were set
on fire several times, but were saved by
the we'll directed and strenuous exertlons
of the fire department. The sparks new
as thick as snow fakes and set fire to the
Brown She'd (uow Zimmerman's coal
.yard). Mr.. William Griffith, pipeman
of the Hydraulion steam engine COM
rpany, fell insensible from escaping gas
and remained in that condition for some
time. Five men were arrested as sus-
pected incendiaries, but were released,
the evidence not being sufficient to hold
them ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Personal.

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Met
calf Allen, of Flushing, l.. l., and LOUIS
Albert Cazenove, jr., of Fairfax county,
will take place on Oct. 10. Miss Allen
represents the eighth generation OF de-
scendants in direct line of John Alden
and Priscilla. Mr.. Cazenove is great
great-grandson of Richard Henry Lee,
one of the trainers of the constitution.
Miss Yula Starnell has returned from
delightful visit from her aunt in Rich
mond.
Mrs. Clara Leadbeater and daughter,
Miss Lucy G. Leadbeater, have returned
from Europe, where they spent the past
five months.
Mr.. r. Walton Moore, of Fairfax,
was in the city today on legal bushes.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Stanley Neale have
returned from visit to Lester Man or.
Miss Mary Fl. Harlow left Alexandra
today for Mt st. Agnes College, Md.
Governor Montague today appointed Mr.
Luther Carter, living at No. III south Henry
street. Notary Public.
Mrs. Luther Carter and her son, Cariln
who are confined to their home, III sou Vi
Henry street, by typhoid fever, are improv-
ING. but Lillian Carter is now suffering froul
the disease, making three cases in one family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Visitation.

Oriental Lcdge, No. 6, K. OF T., met
in regular session last night in their
castle hall on north Pitt street, +. ). H.,
George L. Simpson, presiding, assisted
BY V. c.. Frank Boyer, and P. O., En-
nest r. Boyer, of Mechanics lodge NO.
3 acting as Prelate. Among the visit
ors present we're: T. u. w. FRANK
Hosford; P. G. c., T. A. Bynum; q. o.
G.. DR.. Geo. Day; P. c., Hugh Reid,
general organizer of the Endowment
Rank. K. of P, all of the District Of
Columbia; also Past Chancellors Geo,
Bontz and L. d. Sullivan, of No. 3, OF
this city. Under good of the order re-
marks were made by Knights Hosford,
Bynum, Read and Day; P. G.. r, w.
H. NAV; p. c., f. r. Boyer, and others.
Upon the invitation Of the acting Chief
CbanchelIor, Geo. L. Simpson, the
members of the order from the mother
domain will at a very early date pay
another visit to the two bodies In TINS
CITY. Oriental and Mechanics lodges
are among the Oldest in the order,
Oriental having upon its roster some OF
Alexandria most prominent citizens. r.
&C.. NJ. r Norris, who is recognized by
the grand lodge of Virginia as eligible
to wear what is termed in the order as a
veterans Jewel, is member OF this
lodge. The visiting members lett for
their homes much pleased with their
viait
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Fire Last Night.

About quarter past eleven last night
fire was discovered in w. A. Smoot q
Co.'S. office, northeast corner of Princess
and Union streets. The fire was DIS
covered by a private Waterman and the
captain of canal boat which was lying
at the dock. An alarm was sounded,
but before the department could reach tne
scene. the flames had entered the stable
adjoining the Office on the north, ana
the fire had gained considerable Roadway.
The firemen worked heroically, but near
ly two hours elapsed before the flames
were sub1ued.
Intense anxiety prevailed from the
fact that a tank car containing gasoline
was on the railroad track close to the
burning stable, and it was realized that
should this take fire the large frame
buildings on the west side of the street
used by the Alexandria Fertilizer and
Chemical Company would be doomed.
Fortunately a locomotive arrived from
the Southern Railway depot and pulled
the car south to place ofsafety. -Four
box cars which were near the stable
and afre we're also pulled away. The
northeastern heavens were illuminated
by the fire, and bank Of light hung
over that quarter of the city for some
time.
The Office in which the fire originated
ia Of brick, and the flames were checked,
not however, until considerable damage
had been done, but the adjoining build
ings having been constructed OF wood,
the fire soon gained dangerous Roadway.
in the structure fourteen horses were
quartered, eight of which were burned
TO death, while large number of bags,
al quantity of nails and fertilizer, to-
gether with a miscellaneous assortment
of goods, machinery, &C., were de-
stroyed. The steam fire engine OWL
liam A. Smoot" was also in the build
ing. and it met a similar fate.
a conservative estimate places the
loss at $40, 900. The fire is supposed to
have been accidental. Mr.. Shoots
property was insured, but some OF the
contents of the building, belonging to
different parties, will prove total loss
During the progress of the fire Mr.;
George w. Pettey, jr., trod upon nail
which pierced his foot and ne was taken
10 his home in wagon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
The Internal Revenue Office.

Judge H. G. Mcdowell, OF the united
States Cour. at Lynchburg, does not
favor locating the internal revenue otfices
for the Western district of Virginia In
that city. Yesterday morning com
mittee from the board of trade ana tne
Civ Council cslled on Judge Mcdowell
aud presented Lynchburg 8 claims. Judge
Mcdowell expressed himself as being
firmly opposed to the removal OF the
Offices to Lynchburg, on the ground that
Il would subject the court and the ofhcers
of the court to discomfort and inconVen-
fence. The committee argued that The
court and its officers were subjected to
more annoyance in Abingdon than IN
Lynchbnrg, as the building in Abingdon
contained much less space than could be
afforded by the Lynchburg building
Judpe Mcdowell declined to cooperate
with the Lynchburg committee ana
avowed his purpose to continue an ac-
tive opponent TO removing the oinces
from Alexandria to Lynchburg.
The Gazette has recently called atten-
ton to the fact that the federal building
in Alexandria is one-third larger at pres
ent than when the internal revenue ONCE
was removed from Lynchburg 10 this
city. About s75, 900 has been spent in
eniarging and undermining the structure.
The postoffice business is conducted upon
the first floor, that of the internal reye-
nue. department on the second and the
third is devoted entirely to the united
States Court. There is, therefore, an
abundance of room and to spare: There
are many other reasons why the once
should be keptin Alexandria which have
from time to time been given in the Ga
zette and by committees OF citizens who
have appeared before the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue. Now it is assert
ed by Judge Mcdowell that the pubic
building in Lynchburg is too small to
accommodate theinternal revenue offices,
while it is alleged by representative men
that the building in Abingdon is more
contracted than that of Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Chas. Bendheim, Clerk OF the
Courts, has not yet named his deputy.
The weather continues warm and OF
pressiye, the mercury of o'clock regis
tering $50.
The long boat Earl Biscoe, the tug
RosaIie and the schooner Cora l.. Nc
Kenney are at the shipyard for repairs.
The skies became overcast this even
ing and a light rain followed. This was
preceded by several peals of thunder.
Later tho skies became clear again.
Andreas Loefiler, for many years
we'll known business man of Washing
ton. died suddenly at his home on
Brightwood avenue, about D O'CLOCK
yesterday afternoon.
A marriage license was issued in
Baltimore yesterday to William &. Buss-
Ter. of Waterloo, Va, and Lenwilla
Winterode, of this city. A marriage
license was issued in Washington yester-
day TO Carroll Payne and Ethel Taylor,
of Albany, Fauquier county.
Mr.. ]. d. Knight has been awarded
the contract TOR repairs to building on
the west side of Royal street between
King and Cameron; to the building at
the corner of Pitt and Queen and tor
putting in rug racks in the store of M.
Ruben & Sons.
In a lot Of fish caught in trap nets in
the Potomac in the vicinity of Matthias
Point wharf day or two ago were
number of Potomac herring, which, being
unstable at this season of the year, were
thrown back into the water again. The
fish were apparently as fine specimens Of
the species as are found in the river 10
the spring.
Mr.. G. E. Rice, foreman at the Mu-
tual Ice COmpany's plant, found dry
land terrapin on Union street day OF
two ago which he has since been ex'
hibiting as a curiosity. The shell of the
tortoise is embeilished naturally with
well-formed letters-Cs, rs and Gs
while at the extreme end the figure OF
bird can be plainly seen.
The report that the White Sulphur
Springs had been sold and that those
famous springs have had their last sea
son is denied by Mr., j, T. Burke, of THU
city, who is the trustee of the Dulan.
estate which owns the springs. He says
however, that the management would
not be opposed to a sale of the properi!
provided a sufficient sum was offered.
Free Crab Picking tonight at c. L. Ewald's
527 north st. Asaph street.
Dining room open every Sunday durini
oyster season. c. II. Zimmerman, Marke
. SDaoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
ssault and Robbery.

Mr.. Louis Walker, a travelling sales
man for Mr.. w. A. Barnett, of this city,
was found 10 bis room in the Hotel
Hammill at OccOquan this morning sut-
fering from severe blow on the head;
Two men broke in the Hotel Hammlll
early this morning and stole $l7l.26 and
a silver watch aud chain Mr.. Walker
heard noise at the window and got up
to learn the cause when some one struck
him. Mr.. Hammill went up this morn
ing to call Mr.. Walker and found him
living On the floor. DIR. Hornbaker was
called to attend Mr.. Walker. Nothing
can be learned of the thieves. MIR. Ham
mill is very mach worried over the affair."
as il is the first time an assault or rob-
berry has taken place in bis house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
LARGE Real Estate Sales.

Mr.. Grant Parish, of Washington, d.
c.. sold today the Jacob NJ. Troth prop
erty, situated as a part of the Wood
lawn Mansion estate, Accotink district,
Fairfax county, to Miss Elizabeth NJ NJ;
Sharpe. Mr.. Parish has sold 1914, 600
worth of property in Fairfax county
within the past three months. He sold
to Miss Sharpe the historical colonial
Woodlawn Mansion for $25, 900 cash;
also TO the Hon. Thomas E. Watson, OF
Georgia, the "Gunston Halp' estate,
comprising 615 acres, including the
mansion, personally, farm equipments
and the acreage and personality OF
"Bennevue" and "Glenwood" for $50, =
600 cash. today the Troth sale was for
"a. 900 cash. Mr.. Parish is also about
to close the sale of one Of the finest es-
tates in Fairfax county to a very wealthy
Englishman. The price will 60 up into
six figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Sudden Death.

Mr.. James w. Smithers, who lived al
No. 2l2 south Fayette street, died sud,
denly this morning in the gate-keepers
house at the northwest corner OF Oronoco
and Fayette streets. The deceased had
recently been the gate-keeper at that In,
tersection and went to his post as usuai
this morning. 1t is supposed that ne
was in the act of entering the house when
desth overlook him and that he had fallen
blood being on the floor and his face
bruised. One of the acquaintance of
the deceased who passed the house later
saw Mr.. Smithers lying face downward,
and, supposing he had fit, he being
subject TO such attack, entered and turn.
ed him over. Finding him speeches and
mantle DR.. Moore was summoned, and
upon his arrival he found that Mr.
Smithers had been dead for some time
The deceased was about IS years old
He leaves a widow and one child,
son. Mr.. Smithers had been engaged
in railroad work for a long time. He
was at one time employed by the South
ern Railway Company, but during re-
cent years had been a gate-keeper fol
the Washington. Southern Railway, al
one time having been stationed at Duk
and Fayette streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Police Court.

TJustice Il. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning: ;,
Perry Hammond, colored, arrested by
Officers Arlington and Henderson,
charged with assaulting Robert Harris
was dismissed.
Bud Washington, colored, arrested by
Officer Young charged with destroying
property, was fined $3.50.
Three white men, arrested by Officers
Knight, Arlington and Nicholson,
charged with defacing property, were
dismissed.
Kate Williams, charged with aiding a
nrisouer to escape, was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Strikes Hidden Rocks.

When your ship of health strikes the hid
den rocks of Consumption, Pneumonia, etc,
you are lost, if you don't get help from DR..
Kings's New Discovery for Consumption. D..
W. McKinnon. of Talladega Springs, Ala,
writes: II had been very i'll with Pneumonia.
under the care of two doctors, but was getting
no better when began to take DIR. King
New Discovery. The first dose gave relief,
and one bottle cured me-" Sure cure for sore
throat, bronchitis. coughs and colds. Guaran-
teed at f. S. Leadbeater & Sons drug store,
price SOC and 81 90 Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Free School Tickets.

The old reliable Spencerian Business Col
lege. corner 9th and d streets northwest,
Washington. d. c., is controlled by Mr.. and
Mrs. r. P. w. Stiehl. They will pay your
car fare if you take either the business course,
shorthand and typewriting course, or the
Ideal combination course by the monthly in.
stallment plan. See pages 9, 10 and IL OF
special announcement. Call, write or tele-
phone for information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Sues for $4,000.

Miss Fannie Hill has brought suit in
Washington against the Southern Rail
way Company for So, damages for
injuries recei we'd in an accident on June
7 between Marshall station, Virginia,
and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Revenue Appointments.

Mr. J. Walker Bowen, of Tazewell
county, has been appointed a clerk in
the u. s. Internal Revenue Office in this
city to gil the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. J. Harry Acker, Of
Rockingham.
Mr.. Louis F. Marlborough, Of War
renton, has been notified by Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes that
he has been appointed a special revenue
agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
September Sale
of Linens.

Our special sale of Household Linens and
Bedding is an inducement to hou-ewives to
supply the immediate as well as future need
of their linen presses at very reasonable
prices.
Bedding of all descriptions, blankets, COM
foriables, spreads, &c.
A special feature Of this sale is the Offering
e h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Rest For Children

Mothers, be careful of the health Of your
children. Look out for Coughs, Cold, Group
and Whooping Cough, Stop them in time
One Minute Cough Cure Is the best remedy.
Harmless and pleasant. Contains no opiates.
Sold by w. F. Creighton, and Co., 4Ol
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair and cooler tonight.
Thursday fair, moderate temperature; fresh
westerly Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun Uses tomorrow at SAC a. 10. and sets
at $3.50 p, m. High water at 100 q, m ana
1897 n m.