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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
FIRST DAYS RACES
 WERE BIG SUCCESS
HORSE SHOW AT CHATTANOOGA LAST NIGHT WAS ALSO LARGE " ATTENDED-BLUE RIBBONS ARE AWARDED.

Chattanooga, eptember 26.-(Special)- The first meeting in Chattanooga under the auspices of the Southern Racing as- sociation began today. A fair crowd at tended the races in the afternoon and the attendance at the horse show at night was heavy.
 The races resulted as follows:
 First race, purse, S2oO, 2;4o trot, three in five-Eletor, owned by F. T. Fenn' CO lumbia. Tenn, driven by Harris, 2;3S. 2:2s 2:s1. Elected, owned by w. w. Garth, Co., lumbia, Tenn, driven by Garth, ?. ?, ? Bruma G., owned by George q. Stiles, Cartersville Ga, driven by Stiles, 3.
 Second race. purse s25o; 2:17 pace; three in five-Jennie Wren. owned by John Bogenshot, Chattanooga. driven by Rob- erts, 2:14 2:21. 2:17. Caspardan, owned by Glover Bottom farm, Donelson. Tenn, driven by Thomas, ?. 3. ?. Baby Ruth, owned by George G. Stiles, Gainesville. Ga, driven by Stiles. 3. 2 4 Lady Cason. owned by James Cason, Murfreesboro, Tenn. driven by Whitehead, 4, 5.
 '-Fell near quarter pole.
 Third race, purse s100. six furlongs run Louis, 1lo (BelD to l, and Russian. l0s (Green) to 1. ran a dead heat: Jovial C., 100 (Rowe) to 10. third, Bob Frank lin also ran. Purse divided. Time. 1:17.
 Fourth race. local pace. purse sl0o- Pauline Hooker, owned and driven by F. E. Taylor won both heats. Billy, owned by Long and Ogden, and driven by Harrison second Bullet. owned and driven by Ernest Scholze, third. Time 2:39 and 2:S3.
 Society Of this and neighboring coun- ties attended the horse show tonight The blue ribbon winners were: Landau Chickamauga Stable company; Peat and Repeat. Harness ring, J. w Cummings Annie. Ladies turnout. Ernest Chase Louise: saddle ring, F. K Gibbons James Ladies and gentlemen's ring. J. w. Lazen- by's Charles w, and Mrs. E. P. Browns Jule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
REMINDED WITHOUT BAIL. confIagration Is Narrowly Averted at
 Meridian Cotton Mills.

Meridian. Miss September 26.-(Spe- cial.)-Tom Pritton, charged with the murder of Peter Dunger at a negro dance hall on Third street last Saturday night, had a preliminary examination today be- fore Justice Townsend and was remand ed without ball to await the action of the grand jury.
 A disastrous confagration was narrow ly avoided in the drying rooms of the Meridian cotton mills last night when a fire broke out and was extinguished by the automatic fire extinguishers, with which the factory Is equipped.
 The general committee of the Young Mems Christian association today ap- pointed subcommittee to prepare a charter for the incorporation of the Y. NJ. c. A. Building company. which is to be organized with capital of sl0o.o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
No One Held Responsible.

No one will be held responsible for the death of Sam Brown. the negro preacher, who was killed in a collision at First avenue and Thirteenth street September 16 Testimony was conflicting and it was impossible for the coroner's jury yester- day to determine whether or not the flag man at the crossing displayed the proper signals. It will be remembered that a freight train ran into street car at the crnssinR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
eloeIow Assets Are s1se, ,sse.

Milwaukee. September 26.-The total amount derived from the assets of Frank G. Bigelow by the Wisconsin Trust com pany, trustee, yesterday and today is S1S9. .9S9 which the trustee announces to- day is about 75 per cent of the appraised value There yet remain several large as- sets. which, owing to complications, can not be sold for some time. The sales of assets must be ratified by the referee in bankruptcy before they become official
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
WoopLAWN LIBRARY.

The woodlawn public library will be opened to the public every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 230 to o'clock instead of from 3:30 until 6 o'clock as heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
SWALLOWS.

Mir. and Mrs. D. D. H. Spiva announce the engagement of their daughter Maude, to MT. Edward Oscar Jones, the wedding to be celebrated on the evening of octo- Der B. at o'clock, at the Central Pres byterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
PoLLock-sTEpHENs OPENS.

The opening of the Pollock-stephens in- sutute will take place this morning at 9;SO o'clock An attractive programme has been arranged by the faculty and the public Is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

Thurston Mrs. Hardie, the president, de- sires full attendance. as there will be business of importance transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
PRIMARY UNION.

The primary union will meet this morn- ing at 10 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. The primary union will be taught by Mrs. Jackson, the junior by Mrs. White and the beginners course by Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
MEETING POSTPONED.

The meeting of the missionary society or the Birmingham 2resbytery, which was appointed for Thursday, September zS, has been indefinitely postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
WESLEY CHAPEL.

A special meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Wesley chapel is called for this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the resi- dence of Mrs. J. S. Russell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Womans Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. J. B. Luckie, SIS South Thirteenth street, this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

On Oct. lst The Eagle Sa- loon moves up 4 doors to 1909 2nd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

FOR SALE - Salesn; fine location. ethsr business; cheap. A.A.. .care Ago Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

Beniamin II. Cox, Jr., of Cincinnati is in the city. He is stopping at the Hili- man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

Wanted-An experienced shoe man. Apply to the manager of the shoe depart mont at SakS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

A. S. Baskin and wife of Natchez, Miss, are in the city. They are at the Mor- ris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

Among the Alabamians at the Hotel Morris is R. A. Harris of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
Northern Pacific Railway

maps pamphlets write w. Mott General Emigration Agent St. Paul Regarding and train service write F. w. Pummil, A. Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

Henry M. Peters is a guest of the Hill man. He arrived yesterday rom New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27
PERSONAL
J. M. Strauss of Baltimore is in the

E. B. Brafhy is at the Morris. He is a resident of Cincinnatti.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

REMOVAL NOTICE
 A. s. Smith, jewsler and Dr. James Sharp, eptician, will be at 1928 Third Ave. Oct. lst. Now at City Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

R. L. Fassick of Sheffield is at the Morris. He is owner of big stone quar- ry at that place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

o. W. Greenwell of Huntington, W. Va, reached Birmingham yesterday. He reg istered at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-27

MT. c. F. Madison. who has been the turned from New York and are now oe-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Memorial Day.

Tomorrow will lie Confederate Memo
rial Day and will, as has been the Gus
tom for many years past, be approPri'
a,eIy observed in this city. In the
morning committees from Lee Camp will
visit the cemeteries and strew flowers
over the graves OF the Confederate dead.
Later the Confederate monument aud
mound will be decorated and in the even
ing memorial exercises will be held at
the monument when Maj. Holmes Conrad
will deliver an address. The programme
has heretofore been published in the
Gazette.
The attendance at Lee Camp Hall
last night OF those who will form the
chorus at tomorrow's exercises was quite
large. Those in attendance last night
and others who we're to assist In the
singing are requested 10 meet at the
stand at the monument at $3.50 O'Clock
tomorrow evening.
Lee Camp invites the Sons OF Veter-
ans and the citizens generally to JON
them in the parade and exercises. Capt.
Thos. Perry, marshal, will have as hls
aides Messrs. George Stuart and Cooper
Dawson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
The Electric Railway.

The double-tracking of the electric
railway between Alexandria and Wash
ington is in an advanced stage, the work
having been extended south from 81.
Asaph as far as Braddock. Should the
present favorable weather continue a few
DAYS longer The additional track will have
reached Spring Park. The road will
soon be double-tracked between st. Asaph
and Four-mile run. This is but a short
distance. aud after the proper "hlf"
shall have been made the rails will be
laid. The road has for some time been
double. tracked from FOur-mile run to
Arlington Junction. 1t is said by Of
ficials that the entire road will be double
tracked by the lst proximo. The COM
pany has three OF its new motors IN
service and the fourth is now being wired
and fitted out at Four Mile Run. 1t will
go into commission this week. With
the double track completed and the new
care in service, the railway company will
increase the number of trains between
this city and Washington and the new
schedule is now being arranged. These
additional trains will be put in service
early in the coming month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
River Notes.

The u. S. supply steamer Maple,
which anchored off this city Saturday,
left yesterday evening.
The schooner Grover Cleveland, with
lumber from II. X. Field q Co., has
sailed for Colonial Beach.
The schooner Stonewall is being loaded
with lumber by H. K. Field q Co., for
the lower Potomac.
The schooner Lily of the West is
being loaded with lumber by Smoot q
Co., for Fort Hunt.
The schooner Farmers Friend is
loading railroad ties at Plscataway for
Indian Head
The new steamer Pocahontas, which
is to run excursions to Colonial Beach
aud River View during the summer
months, will arrive here from Richmond
Friday next, and will go on her route
Saturday evening. A crew will be sent
to bring the steamer here from Rich
mond.
As result of the General Slocum
horror at New York last summer; 10
which nearly a thousand persons lost
their lives, aud following upon the re-
cent changes in the steamboat inspection
laws, the United States local inspectors
of steam vessels are exercising great
vigilance in the inspection Ofthe lille pre-
servers with which all passenger-earry-
ing vessels of the Potomac are equipped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
stuart Appointed Collector.

The President decided Yesterday after
noon to transfer J. +. Is. Stuart from
the Office of United States Marshal fol
the Eastern district of Virginia to the
Office of collector of customs at Newport
News. The former position pays SO.
500 a year and the latter s., 1000. Cap
tain Stuart will fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the recent death of Collector
Jesse w. Elliott.
Mr.. Morgan Treat will be appointed
by the President 10 the marshalship for
the Eastern district of Virginia to sue
coed Captain Stuart Mr.. Treat was un-
til last winter the marshal for the Eastern
district OF Virginia, but was succeeded by
Captain Stuart through appointment by
the President. Friends of Mr. Treat
have been anxious to have him restored
to the position and the agreement reach
ed yesterday at the White House is in
compliance with their wishes.
The change is with Stuart's knowledge
and consent.
Representative Slemp, the republican
leader in Virginia, and Judge Lewis
called at the White House twice yester-
day in connection with the change.
When they called the second time they
were accompanied by Captain Stuart and
the following members of The Newport
News citizens committee G. r. Will
liams (chairman), w. T. Hopkins, c.
w. Bohlikens and George w. Fraley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Death Of Mr.. Miller.

Mr.. Edgar Miller, who was born in
Alexandra, June, 26, 1880, died at his
home in St. Louis, Saturday of heart
disease. Mr.. Miller was reading a news
paper when stricken, and death oc-
cured before the arrival of physician.
Mr.. Miller went to st. Louis in 1851
and entered a banking establishment.
At the outbreak of the civil war he
entered the Confederate army, serving
until its close, when he returned to 81.
Louis. He later became interested In
the st. Louis Mutual Life Insurance
Company, remaining with it until its
dissolution. He then retired from
business. He married Miss Mary Gam
bic. daughter of the late Governor Ham
iton Gamble, in 1865. He is survived by
Mrs. Miller and four children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Warming To Rockefeller.

Placards have appeared al different
points on the big estate Of William
Rockefeller near Malone, n. Y, threat
ening him. Some of them read (:
"a $50, 900 bullet will stop William
Rockefeller the minute he sets foot upon
this property"
What the 1850, 900 bullet" means is
al enigma.
1t was in this very neighborhoOd and
only so short a time ago as February,
1908, that Orlando p. Dexter, wealthy
New York landholder, vas shot and killed.
Both men obtained great tracts of land,
aud to protect their game and fish pre-
serves attempted to drive out the native
woodsmen.
Onander Dexter was killed after
long series of attempts to GUST landhold-
eis who refused to sell and to prosecute
the woodsmen who poached on his pre-
serves. Rockefeller, it is said, has an
gered the people by taking an active IN
terest in the search Tor the assassin oil
Dexter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Injured by Torpedo.

George, the little son of Mr.. +. D..
Carey. living at the southwest corner OF
Wolfe and Lee streets, was seriously in
iured Yesterday afternoon by the explo-
sion Of railroad torpedo which the boy
says he found. He struck it with a brick
which caused an explosion, and frag
ment of the torpedo struck the boy on
the right temple, inhicting an ugly and
dangerous injury. Several stitches were
taken in the wound. Railroad torpedoes
often get into the hands Of boys and care
less persons, who place them on street
car tracks or attempt to explode them
in other ways. Several persons, it will
be remembered, were injured by these
explosives on Henry street about year
400
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
,Iistakeo for a Horse Thief.

While on his way to conduct the fu-
neral service over the remains OF a friend
Rev. J. A. Mcclure, pastor of the Pres
byterian Church at Front Royal, was
mistaken for man who lad stolen a
horse and buggy from a livery stable.
The mistake was made by persons in
pursuit of the thief. Mr. Mcclure was
arrested, and after being locked up in
store at Rio, w. Va, 90 miles from
Winchester, succeeded in establishing
his identity, and was released, but was
too late to attend the funeral. Ignorant
of the fact that he was being pursued as
a horse thief all the way from Winches'
ter to Rio, Mr.. Mcclure drove peace
fully along, and was surprised when he
reached Rio to find a crowd of 800 people
gathered to await his coming, headed by
a constable, who informed the minister
that he was under arrest. The minister
was then locked up In the village store
to await the arrival of the owner Of the
stolen property. The owner put In an
appearance few hours later, but, OF
course, was unable to identify the horse
and buggy. Mr.. Mcclure was there
upon released. In the meantime, how
ever. another minister was secured tor
the mineral service, and the burial pro
ceeded without Dir. Mcclure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

quickly sank out of sight. The engine
had Just been overhauled, and Boss
Hostler Frederick A. Gumley had
taken the engine out, with others on
board, to coal at the coalng station, $50
feet north of the Hooking valley rouud-
house. The trip was for the purpose of
testing it. While standing near the
coaling station the boiler burst with a
report like dozen cannon, people Tor
many squares being startled by the ex-
plosion. Perhaps 200 men were work,
ing in the yards, at the roundhouse, and
in nearby factories, and, as the report OF
the explosion was heard, many of them
looked up to see the bodies of men,
their arms and legs flying through the
air at height of 200 feet. The bodies
alighted at distance of more than 300
feet from the scene of the wreck. The
entire interior of the engine was blown
to Mound street, 200 feet distant, while
parts of it weighing tons were found as
far away as 300 yards. Officials of the
road are at loss to account for the
EXPLOSION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Street improvements.

State Senator Machen has prepared a
paper to be presented to the City Couu-
ell looking to the petitioning of the
legislature for an amendment to the
State Constitution so as to allow cities to
assess abutting property owners tor
street improvements. His idea is for
the cities to pay one half fer street i'm
provemenls and the property ownera
along the streets improved to pay the
other half--to be divided equally be-
tween the property on either side of the
street. This is the plan under which
ROYAL street is to be paved, but this
work will be done by mutual agreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Dynamite Outrages.

The fruit store and home of Vinceno
Palumbo, an Italian, in Monasseu, Pa,
we're damaged yesterday by charge OF
dynamite, said to have been exploded by
members of the "Black Hand, " Society.
No one was injured. Recently Palumbo
received letter demanding $4,000 and
threatening death if he failed to comply.
The letter was ignored. Another was
received, and treated in a like manner.
The explosion yea erJay followed. An in-
vestigation is being made by the police.
An attempt was made yesterday to blow
up the home of Norman j, Dolph real
estate dealer of Kenton, Mich, with dy-
Mantle. The house was partly wrecked
but the inmates escaped uninjured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Personal.

Mrs. ]. Y. S. Mitchell was hostess at
a pretty card party given at her home
in Boush street Wednesday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. King, Of Alexandria.
Seven hand euchre was played. Mrs.
King aud children, of Alexandria, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Row
land, in Brown street, last week, and
left Friday. II Norfolk Landmark.
Dr. Alexander Murray, U. S. A., is
on a visit to his family in this city.
Mrs. Herbert Oliver and Miss Lucy
Douglas will give tea at the Golf Club
house on Friday afternoon, May rs, from
4 to 7 O'clock.
Miss Emma Clindist, of Edinburg, is
the guest of Miss Nettie Rowen, on
upper Prince street.
Prot. Ed. Dunn, the violinist, has
returned to his home after most sue
cessful tour of New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 20. IL a. m.-Since
the openingthcre has been general buying
by the important commission houses, a
great part of il being to cover stocks
thrown over on the break yesterday
afternoon. The big room traders gener
ally took the bull side when the news
about The Merchants Trust Company
was published and bid for large blocks
causing other traders to cover shorts and
helping force prices up. The strength
of the Northern Securities group materi-
ally helped the upward movement.
Noon--The stock market under buying for
both accounts is now making the highest
prices Of the day. There is a nervous large
short interest in Amalgamated Copper. The
bnvine Of Union Pacific and the standard
railway issues is the feature Of the market and
recoyeries are still in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
nuNnER. THE DAISIES. .

Their forms lie slumb' ring meath the daisies
(Gold -fild stars that gem the sod;
The urn of mem'ry holds them iondly'
While their spirits walk with God,
An, we will e'er remember
Our comrades dear as they lie
Asleep under the daisies.
While the years are rolling by
Tho wears are many since We parted
From the boys who wore the gray -,
"'Iill mem'ry's lamp shall cease TO burn
well
Gather here in blooming May,
With spring-blown tributes tender'd
For our lsddies true and brsye--
Mid songs and tears we'll scatter
O'er their cold snd silent grave"
While show ring bloom-drifts DER our sol
diers,
Hope Gods Heart sease) quells all pain;
Well meet again in Heav US fair future
Where deaths angel kens no reign.
This star Of Truth we cherish,
Knowing that on Eden's banks
Wen join in hallow'd union"
The lost comrades Of our ranks.
Live for that union beyond the starshine;
Turn from your sorrow-GOd's promise is
thine
Bring radiant flowers to strew DER the sod;
Live with faith that can leave al with
God:
Daisies all white-rimm'd with hearts Of pure
gold
Fall like the snowfakes DER mcsscoyerd
mold;
Watch DER the dust: All how precious to
you
Keep for the living loves vigil so true.
Remember Your dead each sunlit young May
Yet, live for theliying. o friends, today
HATTIE p. WEADoN.
AIoxnnHria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Russians viii Use PhilippInesp


A dispatch from Paris says that the
United States naval contingent at the
Philippines may yet have TO deal with
the willy Rojestvensky. 1t is reported
that his coaling feet is at one Of the
islands in Baltintang channel, probably
Babuyamclaro, upon which there is q
lighthouse. This island is north OF Lu-
zon. A Russian coaling fleet of q yes-
sells and 5 other steamers, supposed to
be carrying ammunition, with sailing
orders from Hamburg, received instruc-
tons at Singapore "a 10 their destination,
The island will be merely point OF
rendezvous, where the GOLFERS will receive
further instructions from Admiral Rojest-
vensky as to the particular harbor or bay
where the fleets will COAL This probably
will be some where on the coast of the
Island of Luzon. The Americans have
only a few ships at Manila, and nothing
better than frstclsss cruiser. They are
wholly inadequate for anything more
than a demonstration in the event OF
coming up with the Russian feet. From
this Information it would seem that
Admiral Rojestvensky's intention is TO
continue his route to the southeast OF
Formosa, instead OF passing through For
mOsa Strait.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
The New Ferry.

The committee on streets at meeting
Yesterday afternoon concluded to report
fsvorably to Council tonight an ordinance
allowing the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company to move their freight
house at the foot of King street 80 feet
north of its present position and to ill in
the dock. Mr.. S. G. Brent, the attor'
ney for the company and Mr.. G. w.
Wattles, the local agent, appeared De-
fore tine committeeman explained the
reasons for asking for the changes men
toned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Iity Council meets Tonight.

City Council meets tonight.
Alexandra Council, Royal Arcanum,
will meet tonight.
Some of the candidates Tor office seem
to be little charry about making the
fact known to the people.
Martha Dudley, colored, aged 30
wears, died at her home, 4lS south Pitt
street, yesterday afternoon.
At the meeting today of the stock
holders of the Paff Shoe Company, the
old officers were reelected.
A boy was knocked down by wagon
at the corner of King and st. Asaph
streets last night, but escaped serious in
jury.
A marriage licenses was issued in
Washington, yesterday to Thomas G.
Hall and Daisy f. Grubbs, of Front
Royal, Va.
The cool weather which set in last
week continues. The temperature rose
Yesterday, but fell again last night, and
today a stiff northwe wind has prevailed.
The Relief and Reliance Fire Compan-
les have received through Mr.. Kenneth
Ogden a check for So, from Capt. Jos.
f Willard, as a contribution in connec-
ton with the minstrel entertainment
given in this city las. week.
Porterand ale on draught: also sold at 10
cents N quart. c. II. Zimmerman, Market
aney tn th,sa