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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
The Stuart Report.

Mr.. Fisher, OF the Civil Service Com
mission, who was detailed to investigate
the charges against Collector j. E. B..
Stuart at Newport News, has finished
his work and is now preparing his report,
which will be submitted to the Civil Ser
vice Commission sometime during this
week. Collector Stuart, who was form
erly democrat, was charged with dis.
eliminating against democrats employed
in his office, and the investigation OF the
matter was made on the request OF Con-
gresham Maynard and some of those
Sho thought that they had been dis
eliminated against. While the result OF
Mr.. Fishers work cannot be foretold I'm
til the report is made public, it is claimed
that no serious breach of civil service
rules has been committed by Collector
Stuart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Alexandria National Bank.

The Commercial and Financial Review,
nnbl. shed in New York, contains an In
terestiag and complimentary notice Of
the Alexandra National Bank. 1t says:
"Not many banks of a like length OF
existence, and operating in community
of like magnitude, have made as notable
record as that which stands TO the
credit of the Alexandria National Bank,
of Alexandria, Va, upon which your
correspondent has just had the pleasure
of making call. This bank began ousi-
ness ON March 9, 1904, with capital OF
500, 600, and is already able to report
resources of about half a million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Police Court.

TJustice II. B. Cation presiding. J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
William nsborough and George
Lucas, arrested by Officer Henderson
charged With disorderly conduct and
fighting, were fined s. each.
Frank Carter, cOlored, arrested by VI;
ficers Lyles and Allen charged with dis,
orderly conduct and fighting, was fined
$3.50.
BERTHE Gibbons, arrested by Li'ul.
Smith and Officer Arlington charged
with assauting Mary Havener, was fined
So
Bessie Carlyle, arrested by the same
officers as party totbe above assault was
dismissed.
Linda Carroll and Maud Fleming, both
colored arrested by Officers Gill and
Arlington for VACANCY, were fined 80
each.
Mary Havener, arrested by Lieut..
Smith for disorderly conduct, was fined
81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
4 Girl Assaulted.

Details reached Roanoke yesterday of
an attempt at criminal assault near the
American arsenic mines, in an isolated
section of FLOYD county. While passing
along a lonely mountain path near her
home, Miss Ella Wilson, the l5-year-
old daughter of widow, was seized and
thrown down four times. The girl sue
ceeded in escaping sfler being badly
bruised. An alarm was given and VIII
liam Pogue, who is accused, was cap
tured by Deputy James Reed, at :
O'Clock yesterday morning near the
scene of the ass 'ult. He was taken
TO his home and allowed TO change
his clothing. The officer waited outside,
but Pogue did not return. He LEFT the
house by back door and has not been
recaptured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
A New Party.

A movement has been started in Nor
folk for the organization of a political
party to be known as the Knights OF
Liberty. to fight the present national
civil service laws, The knights OF
Liberty propose to 90 back to the old
Andrew Jackson principle of "to the
victor belongs the spoils," and will fight
all candidates for Congress who refuse to
take stand against the civil service. I.
J. Fitzpatrick, local rtpublic'n leader,
is behind the new movement in Norfolk,
and Mr.. Fitzpatrick announced yesterday
that arrangements are being made for an
curly organization there. He announced
that he has already secured long list Of
names for charter membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Accidentally Shot.

Fritz Birren, the little son of Mr.
Edward Blrrell, living on south Fairfax
street was accidentally shot late yester-
dav evening in The southwestern section
of the city by a gamer who was kilIing
blackbirds. One shot struck the child
in the face and another in the side. His
;n;nries are not serious. The neighbor-
hood of Jones's Point is thronged with
gunners at this time, and numbers OF
boys frequent this locality to witness lne
shooting of birds, and often they incur
risks while running in front OF guhnerS
to pick up game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
River Notes.

The steamer Dennis Simmons, from
WILLIAMSON, n. G., with lumber to
Smoot & Co. and II. X. Field & Co,
r. arrived
The barge Daniel, which recently ar
rived with wood for Dew. Aitcheson, IS
loading machinery and coal at J. W.
Hammond's wharf for Colonial Beach.
The barge John f. McIlvaine, from
Baltimore with fertilizer TO the Bryant
Fertilizer Company, has arrived.
The schooner Lulu NJ. Quillon, which
arrived a few days ago from the Severn
river loaded with sand for the Old Do
minion glass factory, has finished dis
charging her cargo at W. A SmOot q
Co.'S. wharf.
The barge Reliance, with fertilizer
from Philadelphia for Baugh d Co., ar
rived today and is at Shoots wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
HonOrs for Mr.. Beach

Soon after the federal grand jury which
is investigating the cotton-leak scandal
convened in Washington Yesterday, the
u men marched into the private office
of District Attorney Beach and in an
appropriate speech BY a member OF the
Jury the retiring District Attorney WAS
presented with a handsome umbrella.
That was Mr.. Beach's last day in office,
as today Mr.. ID w. Baker succeeds him.
The presentation s,eech on behalf OF
the Jurors was made by Mr.. Thomas
Marshall. Mr.. Beach made a brief
speech of thanks in reply. The UNI
brela bears a silver nameplate, upon
Viii III is inscribed: Presented by the
Cotton Grand Jury to Morgan II. Beach,
U. 5. District Attorney, August 81
1905"
In the afternoon a fine silver loving
cup was presented to Mr.. Beach by the
staff of the office of the District Attorney.
The presentation speech was made in
the private Office by Assistant District
Attorney Alexander r. MullOwny. The
entire staff Of the Office had assembled
there to express to Mr.. Beach their re
gret at the severance OF the pleasant re-
lations that had existed since Mr.. Beach
took up the affairs of the Office, two years
ago. In reply to the speech OF Mr.
Mulowny the District Attorney spoke
feelingly to his former associates. he
said "The difference in rank was merely
an accident; in friendship the entire
force has always been on one basis. You
have been my stay, help, and guidance
in the conduct of public duty, and to
your help is in great measure due what
ever of success has been obtained during
these two years. Whenever | look at
this cup shall imagine it running over
with the nectar OF your love and loyalty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Alleged Thief.

Some excitement was caused in the
northwestern section of the city shortly
after ten O'Clock this morning by ne
gro who was on double-quick run with
a white man following closely in his
wake crying "stop him" Many people,
mostly colored, looked on, but no one
made any attempt to block the fugitiye's
path. and the latter soon disappeared
beyond Colross. 1t is said that the
darkey had stolen some articles from the
man who was pursuing him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Attempted Assault.

An attempt was made few days ago
by a Greek laborer to assault young
married woman, near Accotink, on the
Washiugton.Southern Railway. The
woman was sitting near the railway track
when the Greek accosted and seized her,
During the struggle that ensued lite
son of the woman who was nearby
picked up rock with which he struck
his mothers assailaut, and later a neigh
Dor appeared on the scene, attacked the
Greek and severely beat him. The
man was then allowed to depart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
The President.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
| respectfully suggest that bis honor,
Mayor F. j. Psf, and the city officials
and Mr.. Summers, revenue collector for
this district, and Mr.. Joseph l.. CrupPer,
postmaster of the city of Alexandria, and
Mr.. NJ. b. Harlow, president of the Busi-
ness Mems League, call q meeting for the
purpose of inviting his excellency. Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt, to make an ads
dress to the people at the depot when he
goes South on his triumphant tour IN
October. The man OF eyen-handed JUS
tice. the president of the square deal the
lover of universal peace. God bless him.
Respectfully,
JAMES ROCHE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
7O5 King street, city.
strikes Hidden Rocks.

When your ship of health strikes the hid
Ian rocks of Consumption, Pneumonia, etc,
T Ton are lost. if you don't get help from Dr.
I'm New Discovery for Consumption, j.
" NcKinnon. of Talladega Springs, Ala,
wri,es. II had been very i'll with pneumonia,
under the care of two doctors, put was gei.lng
no better when / began TO lake vi: Els lis
AMI ono bottle cured me-" Sure cure for sore
tbroot bronchitis. coughs and colds duarans
teed AZ s Leadbeater & Sons drug store
nrice S0c and Il 90. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
The Oyster Season.

The oyster season began today. Inc
trade, however, will not become brisk I'M
til after one or two cool spells and the
water grows colder. That there are more
oysters in Chesapeake Bay than for
many years is the belief of all interested.
A shas heretofore been observed by the
Gazette, comparatively few sailing YES
sells now engage in the oyster business
from the fact that most Of biyaives are
transported by steamers to this city and
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
LOCAL BREYITIEs.

The railroad Matchbox on the north
west corner of Prince and Henry streets
was attacked last night and all the win
dow paDes smashed. Tie damage is
supposed to have been caused by boys.
Free Crab Feast tonight at Jacob BrilPs
saloon, foot of King street.
Fried clans, zoe per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas. II Zimmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
New Paving.

The new granite curbing on Prince
street, between Fairfax and Lee, has
been placed in position and about one
third of the concrete work completed.
The curbing for Lee street, between
Prince and Duke, has arrived and the
cobblestones are. now being removed
from that square preparatory to paving
the same with vitrifed brick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
$3.50 Each. Reduced from $50.
School Underwear.

Girls and young ladies preparing for coli
lege will find their underwear reeds aIe best
met in this comp etc stock.
The following list is merely sUgg .>iion--
low price, garments. but well.nide of good
quality material and tastefully trimmed
Muslin and Cambria Gowns, high aud 'ow
neck; trimmed with lace and cmbrOid-
cry Eacb....... ............ 50c, 7ic, and - 90
Muslin and Cam rte Drawers, trimmed
with hemstiiched ruflles, lace and en-
brodery. Par............... ..... 29c and SOC
Cambria Corset Covers, fitted back, loose
front, trimmed with embroidery, Each. soc
Bingham Petticoats good quality, with
full flare ruflles neat striped effects.
Each .... -. ........... 75c and SloO
Cotton Crepe Kimonas, long aud short.
in pink blue, lavender and red.
Ldcn ....... ....s.s.....'..'.. ol'vJ uuu pi.-N
Third floor Eleventh st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Rast For Children.

Mothers, be careful of the health of your your
children. Look out for Coughs, Cold, Group
and Whooping Cough, Stop them IN .llns =
One Minute Cough Cure IS the pes. Iela ;etas
Harmless and pleasant. Contains q" vR'"So i
Sold by W. F. Creighton, ana Oo' Tot
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
The Bird Season.

According to law, the bird season
opened today, although many of the
teathery tribe have been slain, in de-
6ance of the statutes, during the past
two or three weeks, amateur gunners
having been almost as numerous as the
birds. The nu ober of persons bearing
guns was materially increased today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Prepared for the Season.

The New Hotel Rammel is now pre-
pared Tor the oyster season which began
today. The culinary skill displayed in
the preparation of oysters ct this we'll
known hostelry has given it an enviable
reputation, and during the season the
bivalves will be served in the same in
wiling manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
WANTED.

CECOND HAND BAGS.-Will bay any
- kind, any quantity. anywhere. pay
freight. Write me for prices. GfO. 7.
KING, Richmond, Va. AUS lw
WANTED. LEARN TELEGRAPHY and
w r. r. Accounting, $50 to $500 a mouth
Salary assured our graduates under bond.
Our six schools the largest in America ard
endorsed by all Railroads. Write for ca o..
MORSE SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPY. Gin
cinnsti, O.. Buffalo, n. Y, Atlanta. ia, ! q
Crosse, Wis, Texsrkana. Tex, San Fran.
CISCO Cal. aul Inn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01

For this section partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday, probably showers Saturday after
noon or night; light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01

EOR RENT.-Second and third floors Of
L Marshall House, 5. E. Corner King. and
Pitt streets, containing rooms and bath.
Amply to JOHN d. NORMOYLE. n. f.
Corner King and Royal streets. sepl 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
PROPOSALS.
OFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD,

OFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD,
~ Alexandra. Va, Aug 30. 1903
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Clerk of the City Scboo, Board, for the Com
mttee on Finance aud Accounts. until WE'D
NESDAY September 6, al. y o'clock NJ. for
furnishing EIGHTY TONS or more OF
WHITE ASH COAL--seyenty stove and ten
nut size-and FIFTY-FIVE TONS OF
CUMBERLAND COAL-f0r the public
schools.
Also TEN CORDS of SAWED and SPLIT
PINE WOOD.
Both coal and wood TO be delivered end
stored as needed. The right to reject any on
all bids is reserved.
Proposals to be addressed to the Clerk Of
the City School Board. aug30lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01

Four pistol shots in rapid succession
were heard in the Northwestern section
of the city last night. Others startled
the neighborhood later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Remedy without a Peer.

81 find Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets more beneficial than any
other remedy | ever used for stomach
trouble" says J. P. KIote, Of Edna, Mo.
For any disorder Of the stomach, bilious
ness or constipation, these Tablets are
without a peer. For sale by Gibson x
Timberman and w. f. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
The Electric Plant.

The joint committees on light and
finance OF the City Council met last
night and, under the ordinance passed
recently, decided to advertise for bids
for the sale of the city electric plant.
The bids will be opened at the first
meeting of the City Council in October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Farmers National Congress, Rich
mond, Va. September 1922. Re-
duced Rates via Washington South
ern Railway

One fare plus p cents for the round trip
from ali stations TO Richmond, Va Tickets
on sale September 10, II ard u, good return
Ing until september 25th inclusive, continuous
massage in each direction. To those attend.
ing above convention low rate side trip
tickets will be sold from Richmond to all
points in southeast on September 18th and
10th, limited to reach Richmond returning
until September 23rd inclusive. Apply to
agents Washington Southern Railway.
w. p. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:25 and sets 6:32.
High water at 9:29 a. m. and 1858 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Special Value in Girls Maekintoshc,.

Made with military capeS and very iull
skirts, in navy blue. brown and maroon:
cashmere surfaces and plaid cloth backs; sizes
Il 10 rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LOtlPOD
10th. tn. + 4 G SITS N. w.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
During tn heated tenn the store Will ciose
at ) o'clocS; saturday al /.
Boys Summer
Apparel
AT Clearance Prices.

We are Offering very exceptional values 10
Bows Clothing Department At this time, aud
call attention to the following items, which
are marked at half and less than half price,:
Boys Atwood Double-breasted Suits:
sizes to l6-well-made, substantial
suits; worth up to s7.50.................. go. S75
Boys blue Serge Sailor Suits, an wool.
neatly trimmed: and braided
sizes to II; worth $500 ................. si.25
Boys Laundered Blouses, TX. & f."
brand; sizes to 10; worth 81 and Sl.2j &c
Boys Fine Imported Madras Blouses.
with or without collar; sizes 6 TO 10.
worth 81 81 90
Third floor, Tenth ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-01
Some Very Special Values ia
Girls Clothing.
Girls White India Linon Dresses
1926 and $3.50 each.
Girls White Dresses al S3.7S.

They are effectively trimmed wiki Gno
laces and embroideries Quite q number OF
styles are represented, including guimpe mi
high neck effects. Sizes 8 to a. We offer
the entire collection at the special price.
1915 Each for Choice,
Prices Were S. 90. s.. IS. and $50
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-17
BROTHER OF PRESIDENT HAM,
MoND or coE COMPANY
COMES TO RELIEF.
Company to Be Recognized and Any
Shortage Will Eventually Be
Paid Out Of Profits.

There is every probability of the
Coe Commission company resuming
business at an early date and that
every creditor will eventually be paid
his claim in full" said H. B. Kershaw,
Walla Walla manager of the company
this morning. William H. Hammond,
brother of George Hammond, presi-
dent of the Coe Commission company
and a very wealthy man, has taken up
the matter of his brothers failure and
has given assurance that every cred
itor will be paid in full.
Whatever per cent of the liabili-
ties remain unpaid after the receiver
has disbursed the assets of the COM
pany Mr. Hammond will see that they
are settled. The company will be re-
organized on a stronger basis than
ever before and the profits will go to
settle all unpaid claims against the
old company. AS soon as the reorgan-
ization of the company is completed
the Walla, Walla office will probably be
reopened for business"
1t has been impossible to obtain a
list Of Wal1a Walla creditors and their
claims, but it is said the amount in
volved is not large.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-17
o. r. & N. COMPANY HAS NOT
TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE
USUAL REBATE.
Company May Force County to Bring
Action in Court to Collect
Amount Due.

For the first time in many years the
Oregon Railway & Navigation COM
pany has failed to pay it's taxes in full
before March Is, in order to receive the
benefit of the three per cent rebate.
In former years it has been the GUS
tom of the company to pay up early
in February or March taking receipt
in full for it's taxes on real estate, per-
sonal property in Wa1Ia Walla. AS
the tax has not been paid and no init
nation received by County Treasurer
Hawley that it would be done, it is
believed that the company may resist
the payment Of the amount charged up
to it.
It will be remembered that when the
county board Of equalization was in
session last August J. w. Morrow, tax
commissioner of the company, spent
considerable time in an effort to have
the board reduce the valuation of the
property in the county. Assessor Ber-
ryman had valued the trackage at
$4,000 per mile and the railroad COM
main line be placed at s5SOS per mile
and the sidetracks at $500 per mile.
After several conferences the board
finally placed the valuation of the
main line at $500 per mile; sidetracks,
$4,000; narrow gauge, $500 and the
rolling stock at $500 per mile. Tax
Commissioner Morrow then made an
other request that the reduction petit
toned for be allowed, but the board
refused to comply.
Some time ago, when in Walla Wal
la, Tax Commissioner Morrow stated
that he was inclined to settle the taxes
at the valuation placed by the county
board, but as there was considerable
controversy over tax matters in other
counties of the state, he could not con-
sistently pay the Walla Walla county
taxes and still hold out against the
others.
In all probability the railroad COM
pany will make tender to the county
treasurer of the amount of the taxes
that would result under the valuation
asked for by Mr.. Morrow. The treas
urer will have to refuse to accept it
and as a result the county will be
compelled to bring suit against the
company to collect the tax
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-17
France May Settle With Castro.

PARIS, March I'm. Delcasse. min
lister of foreign affairs, announced to-
day to the council ministers that ne
gotiations had been opened with Pres
ident Castro looking to settlement OF
the controversy involving the French
Cable company.
Needles, the Horse Sheer, 20S East
Main Street. Give US call.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-17
o. r. 4 N. COMPANY WILL RE.
MOVE TRACKS ON THE CON.
NELL BRANCH.
Government Will Build Bridge Across
Coulee So Farmers Can Reach
the Stations.

1t is reported that the o. r. & N
has at last consented to the abandon
ment of it's grade through the Wash
tucna coulee to the Connel branch of
it's Washington lines in order that the
reclamation department may carry out
it's irrigation plans in that district as
serts the Oregonian.
Last fall it was decided by General
Manager Calvin, who was then in
the Hartman system, to rebuild and
operate the branch line between Con-
nell and Wasntucna in order that the
wheat grown in that district could be
hauled. easily to the main transporta-
ton lines. This resumption of par
TALLY abandoned track by the o. r. &
N. was in keeping with promise made
by the company to the residents of
that district that as soon as the traffic
would justify it the road would be put
in operation once more.
In the meantime, however, the en-
gineers of the government had been
making Investigations for the reclama-
ton of the large reaches of arid lands
in the vicinity of Washtucna, some
100000 acres in extent. 1t was decid-
ed that to make the plan perfectly
feasible it would be necessary to build
the government reservoir in the Wash
tucna coulee, through which the line
of the o. r. & N. ran. The people
were anxious to have the government
work commenced and Mr.. Newell,
mead of the reclamation service, inter-
viewed Mr.. Calvin on the subject of
the removal Of the company's tracks.
The latter official looked with dis
favor on the project, and it has been
thought that the company would re-
fuse to nave it's line from the bed of
the coulee.
Now, however, railroad surveying
parties are dt WOTh dIOIlS luC oAOCS VI
the coulee, and it is thought that they
ara looking for a good route for the
road. If the concession is made by the
road, it will result in the irrigation of
at least 1OO, 900 acres of valuable land,
but at the same time it will make 1t
very inconvenient for a large number
of residents of the district in reaching
the railroad. It will be necessary to
either bridge the lake formed by the
reservoir and which will be some IA
miles in length, or those living On the
south side of the coulee will have to
90 to one end or the other to reach
station.
It was one of the demands made by
Mr.. Calvin as an inducement for his
concession that the government build
a bridge across the lake in order that
the farmers living on the south side of
the water could be able to reach the
stations on the line along the north
bank.