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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
The Bridge.

The work of building the stone piers
for the new highway bridge across the
Potomac is progressing rapidly but 80
far this spring no iron work has been
done. 1t is understood it will De again
started within the next week. The false
work cn which the big travelling crane
moves and the iron work rests as it is be-
ing put together is in position from tue
end Of the completed iron work on the
Washington side of the river to the pier
recently completed, and there the r 0
work will be resumed. A pier, the fourth
from the Virginia side, has been com
pleted and a pile driver is now employed
10 driving the pile work on which tnf
bridge structure will be erected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Sunday-SchooI Celebrations.

Sunday-School celebrations were held IN
several of the churches yesterday. They.
were well attended and the exercises were oil
n very interesting character.
The exercises at Grace Church were hcla
at Q.3O O'Clock in the morning. The church
was beautifully decorated and the singing oil
the carols. etc. by the children was animal
Ing. An address was made by the rector,
Rev. MIR. Carpenter. The Easter offering by
the children for missions amounted TO sou:
The Offering by the church for the organ fund
amounted TO SSlS.
Al 81. Pauls Church the Easter celebra-
ton by the children, held at 5 o'clock IN the
evening, was well attended and was very at
t%ractive. The feature OF the celebration was
a beautiful floral light house planned ana
constructed by the superintendent, Mr.. Ur,
ban $. Lambert. which was greatly admir-
NV all present. The address was delivered by
MIR. j. NJ. Is. Gill, of the Seminary. The
Easter Offering amounted to $50, which does
not include the Sunday.school collections for
the year. a..
The celebration at Christ Church was held
at , o'clock in the evening and was well AZ
| tended. The floral design for the festival was
an omen sepulchre beautifully constructed.
An address was delivered by Rev. W. j.
Morton, the rector. and the Offering for the
year amounted to $3.50, including the Easter
Offering of S9l.
The Easter services by the Sunday school
O Trinity NJ. Z. Church were held last night
in the auditorium in place of the preaching
service. An Easter programme emitted
Easter Morning" was most beautifully rem
dered by the scholars of the Sunday school
The address Of the evening was made by Mrs
Huston, wife OF Judge +. NJ. Huston, OF Iowa
who delivered a most interesting address Il
the Sunday school upon the missionary inter
ests of the Methodist Church. The Offering
by the school, which was for the Missionar!
Soociets. amounted to S24, while the pro
Sramme was in charge of the officers of tn
Missionary Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
- MarX's Church.

AT both services, yesterday morning,
St. Mary's Church was crowded. AT 7 a.
m masses were celebrated when many
t i, to the communion rail. At
1910 solemn high mass was sung by
Rev. II. j. Cutler, ceIebrant Rev. r.
Walsh, G. S. P, deacon Rev; j; J.
Bowden. subdescon. Mr.. G. Harlow,
ir vas master of ceremonies. Thirty
bows in cassock and surpllce filled the
sanctuary. Rev F. Walsh preached a
strong sermon on the Resurrection as
the ground of our hope The main altar
and the whole sanctuary was beautifully
decorated with lights, flowers and palms
under the direction Of the sanctuary
ladies', president, Miss Mary Carne'
The music under the direction OF Mrs. ).
Brill was of the highest order and de-
lightful TO hear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Vastrymen Elected.

At the annual election for ve'trymen
of Christ Church held today the follow
ing were chosen W. A. Smooi' L. NJ
Bjssckford, D. n. Rust, Hubert Snowden,
O.. I. Boothe, Q. G. Leadbeater, II. r.
Robertson. n. P. T. Burke, &. >
french. T. W. Robinson, f. :. Lead
beater and c. II. Yohe.
The following were elected vestryme"
for St. Paups Church j. Wallace
Hooff, Maj. Juo. W. Green, Capt. Robert
F.. Knox. Jno. R. Zimmerman, Edward
L. Daiugerfeld. Capt. Herbert Bryant,
Col, L. w. Reid, W. H. Lambert,
Julian T. Burke, J.. Clinton Mllburn'
Judge J. X. NJ. Norton and Dr. George
f. Klipstein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
The Rhodes scholarship.

Beverly d. Tucker, IT,, Of Norfolk,
has been awarded the Rhodes scholar
yhip for the State Of Virginia and will
sail next september for Oxford, En3=
land, to begin his studies at the famous
English seat of learning. Mr.. Fucker
is we'll known here. He Is the son OF
the Rev. DIR. Beverly ID. Tucker. Mr..
Tucker received the announcement OF his
appointment at the University Of Nir
oinia, where he has been for the last lew
DAYS. He g at present pur'ulng the
illogical course at the Theological SEM
mary, neal this city, and will graa @0 e
from that institution next June ne Is
also a graduate of the university having
received the degree Of a. B. IN june
1909
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Accident on Electric Road.

The train on the electric railway which
left this city at l1:20 a. M, yesterday
ran into an opeo switch at the Four-mile
run power house and collided with a NC
tor car which was standing on the siding.
The latter was knocked from the track
and thrown on It's side. The %northbound
motor was but slightly damaged, but the
motorman Enoch Davis was thrown out,
and when picked up was unconscious.
n vas at first thought that his neck had
been broken, but he was soon revived,
and upon his arrival in this city walk'd
TO his home. His back was sorained ard
he received several painful bruises. The
Messengers on the northbound car were
thrown into a state of panic by the &C,
cident. but no one was injured beyond
A few slight cuts from broken glass. Mo-
,or car No. Il which dashed into the ca
ON the side track was in the head-on col
lision at Spring Park several weeks ago.
when one man was killed aud a humble
of people injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
BKENITIES.

Phe board of supervisors oi AleNah-
dria COUNTY has granted the Washington
Alexandria aud Mount Vernon Railway
Company permission t0c)nstruct a sid
ing at the head Of King street.
Governor Montague will visit AleSau'
dria Thursday, May 1 and address The
voters N the Interest OF his candidacy Tor
United States Senator. The meeting al
which he will speak will be under the
auspices of the Montague Club
The funeral of Ms. Margaret Beavers
Kearney took place today from her late home,
Wilton Faifax county. The services were
conducted hv Rev. ]. 2. Stump, assisie ny
nov : A. Wallis. The intormeht was ~
Ivy Hill cemetery.
The National Council, Daughters Of Amrri-
ca. will V sit Mary Washington tonneli, III
This city. tomorrow evening. Mount vernon
Council is invited. The member Of Mount
Vernon will meet at Mrs John Clapdore :
residence. corner of Prince and Royal streets
at 4 o'clock and proceed to the nan IN Il
body. re,
The baseball team from the Rock III
CMd.) College Saturday evening Dictated me
Episcopal High School nine Oh the laitrf
grounds. near this city, by 8 score OF Il t,|
The game was witnessed by a number oil Al
exandrans. ,.
Fbe alarm of fire abolt II 30 o'clock tilis
r,hynin0 was caused BIZ the partial burning
If an Old frame house opposite the Belle rrt
Lass works. The dep ,rtnent reSpoided anu
the flames were soon eStinguiShed WIN ou'
little damage.
The annual meetings Of the Massachusetts
Rreweries Company; the Pneumatic Iohacc'
Stemmer Company, aud the Locke Coal Com
many were held In this city today for the e'ec
ton of directors.
A called meeting Of the Board OF polle'
Commissioner will be held tonight Tor I'M
nvrnose of electing a policeman to I'LL the va
caney which will occur May l.
Mr. William Lyons, of this city, an EN-
nlovee at the Washington navy yard, hai on
If his thumbs cut of by having It caught u
the machinery Il day or two ago.
A number Of coloced persons were baptih
in the cove opposite Battery RODGERS yeesIer
day afternoon; \ large crowd witneS'e" tl'
ceremony.
A birthday party for the benelt OF 81
Mary's Church will be given at the 9nh,
Mems Sodality Lyceum hall tomorrow hlsh'
Nv Kelly has sold Frederick kichere
th- house and lat at the northeast corner
Gibbon and Columbus streets for ; loo.
An electric train ran of the track on tn
Long Bridge yesterday evening aud delaye'
traffic for s0me time.
Several Southern Railway clerks employ'
AT the freight Office in this city have been Ia
loughed.
Fried clans. zoe per dozen. Soup ever
day. Chas. H.. Zimmerman Market space
m.W fr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
River Notes.

The tugboat Defiance arrived here yes
,erday with the four-masted schooner f.
Starr Jones in tow. The schooner -
from Ponta Gorda and Is loaded WIN
nhospbate rock for the Alexandra
Fertilizer. and Chemical Company.
The schooner Grace Benedict J"
loading railroad ties at W. a. 'mo''
4 Co.'S wharf for a northern port.
The British bark William Black when
has completed the discharge of her cargo
at this city. will sail in a day or two i'r
New York, where she will obtain cargo
for a foreign port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Easter.

Yesterday was an ideal Easter sun
dav-the weather being clear D the
atmosphere crisp. The streets were
,bropged with people all day and until
. Iale hour at night. Many ladies APP
reared in their new Easter gowns which
r most instances were handsome and
becoming aud attracted much attention,
MANY msn also appeared in their spring
ants. showing the pew spring. styles.
The "psrade" on Washington street
after the church services was not so
large as on some previous occasions,
stiil MANY were 10 be seen on the streets.
The churches were crowded and espe-
cially fine music and eloquent sermons
helped to bring home the lesson OF the
day to the worsbipers. The musical pro-
published in the Gazette last
week, were well rendered, the several
choirs showing careful training and good
result. In many of the churches the
floral displays were beautiful. ..,
Turing the day many people visited
Washington, while equally as many
came from the latter city to Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Nm DinNOlO.

The parts Of Lori aud Lady Allca'h
will be ,ung by Mr.. William Clabaugh
and Ni,s Eina Scott Smith, respective
ly. Mr.. Clabaugb, it will be remem-
bered. took the part of Count Arnhem
in the Bohemian Girl, while Miss smith
has not appeared for some time in Alex
andria. her last appearance being III inc
Mikado. when she sang the part OF
Ka,isha. Ia Fra DiavolD they have
quite a lot of duet work in addition to
heir usual number of solos. Mr., GA
baugh has a rich baritone voice. while
Miss Smiths voice is a contralIo oil
vide register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
RObberies.

At an early hour yesterday morning
Messrs. John Force and John Poss, VINO
live at the residence of MIR. William III
Cox, 918 King street, surprised TWO
men, supposed to have been negroes ia
lie act Of robbing Peter j. Pulman's
secondhand store at 921 King street
The men had broken the glass OF the
show window and were removing sundry
articles when they saw Force and ross
approaching, whereupon they TOOK 10
their heels. They were chased several
squares and the fugitives finally entered
the alley adjoining Mayor PsfPs resi-
dence. on north Patrick street. Here
Mr.. Force drew a revolver and shot at
one of the men who fell to the ground.
Leaving Mr.. POss to guard the supposed
dead man Mr.. Force hurried to police
headquarters and informed Lieut.. Smith
of what had occurred. 10 the meantime
Mr.. Poss had left his post aud strolled
10 the street 10 watch for the arrival OF
the officers, and taking advantage of The
opporiunity, the man who bad fallen
scaled Mayor Paf' fence and disappear
ed. Officer Allen yesterday arrested a
colored bootblack named James Henry
Wells on suspicion of having been the
ma who pretended he had been shot.
A rifle was missing from Mr. Pulmsn's
window. Wells wss arraigned IN the
Police Court this morning, but the trial
of the case was postponed, as several
material witnesses were absent. Lieut.:
Smith and Officer Henderson recovered
the rifle which had been taken from Mr.
Pulman's store.
Thomas Trenary, who conducts a
grocery at 1860 Duke street, reported
Yesterday to Officer Ferguson that his
store was broken into early Sunday
morning and a revolver, twenty-five
bags of smoking tobacco, five pounds OF
chewing tobacco, aud a number OF pies
stolen. The thief effected an entrance
by breaking the stats Of a window in the
rear Of Che building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Coiored 4 Cut.

On Saturday evening a difficulty oc-
Cured between two young colored men
named Robert Ashby and George To-
max during which the latter was cut on
the neck by Ashby. The trouble oc
CURED in the northwestern part OF line
city. Ashley was arrested and the case
was examined in the Police Court this
morning, when the evidence showed that
Lomax was the aggressor and there was
reason to believe that he was about To
use a pistol on Ashby. 1t was also
shown that he had previously been
guilty of disorderly conduct. Ashby
was dismissed and Lomax held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Easfer Music.

The music at the different churches yes
terday surpassed that OF many former occa'
Sims. Especially was this soin 81. PauIS
Church, where a string orchestra and a
large chorus of singers rendered an ex-
c~eptionally fine programme of music
The regular chorus OF Christ and ST.
Marv's churches rendered some very
beautiful music. The choir of Grace
Church. composed of 90 voices, appeared
in y;nstments for the first time. Some "f
the other c,.earch choirs had special must
cal programmes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Easter Monday.

The fair aud mild weather of today
was a pleasant adjunct to Easter Mon
day, and the occasion being a semi-holi-
day, there has been considerable ANNA
ton on the streets. Many stran .erS
have visited the city during the day.
The electric trains transported large
numbers to and from Mount Vernon, a
large percentage if whom stopped here
on the return trips and visited different
points of interes. Many of the younger
generation hied themselves to the en-
virons, where they romPed on green
swards. picuicked and rolled eggs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

The services in Emmanuel Lutheran
Church Yesterday were of an interesting
and impressive nature. Al Tue com
munion service 81 persons P%artook oil the
emblems. The hymns rendered by the
sunday school children were appropriate
and This feature of the services was es-
pecially fine. The singing was under
The direction of Mr.. Louis Folmar, lr.
The Easter sermon was delivered by the
pastor, Rev. J. j. May, and he had the
undivided attention of his hearers Inc
church was beautifully decorated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
The Fishery.

The receipts Of shal have increased.
They were selling in market this morn
inc at SOa35 cents for buck and at 60
cent, f r roe. These prices. however,
will not be maintained long The re-
ceipts Of herring at Fisbtown are fair,
but there is by no means a glut. Fine
white perch, ju lying from the quota
lions, will eventually become as scarce
as sea %serpents. Some specimens sold
at 81. 25 a bunch yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
CONFIRMATION Services.

Risbop Gibson, of the Episcopal Diocese of
VIRGINIA. paid an official visit 10 this
restcrdav and preached and confirm
"a c,ssseS AZ Christ Church in the morning
al at Grace Church ct night. In Christ
Thn,cb Ten persons were confirmed and at
Grsne Church fifteen. On both occasions he
bisbop preached interesting and instructive
sermons to large congregations. A oraee
Church many people were unable % secure
entrance and were turned away rour
vices we're held in that church during 'hn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
roroet About Your stomach.

n YOUR digestiOn Is bad the yltaI organs OF
your body are not fed and nourished a. they
should be. They grow weak and invite dis'
ease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digesl' what
irouhIes You forget you have a stomach
from the very day YOU begin taking it,. This
l. because il gets areft-'ecuperstes aud grad.
ualIy grows so strong and healthy that it
troubles you no more. Sold by W. +.
Creighton < Son. ga Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
nnn,t Rnrrnw Trouble.

II is a bad habit to borrow anything hni
,he ,rorst thing Won can possibly borrow, is
,%roulic. When sick, sore, heavy, weary and
vermont by the pains and poisons Of dyspep-
sia' b~ilioulness, Bright's disease and similar
;nt.rnaI disorders. don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms. but ly for r%eliefto Flee
TIC Filters Here you will find sure aud per.
manent forgetfulness Of all your troubles, aud
your body will not be burdenei by a load
Of debt disease. At +. S %leadbeater x Sons
Ding store. Price soc. Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Auction Sale Tomorrow.

Mr.. Samuel II. Lunt, a%uctioneer, will
offer for sale at 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon on the premises a parcel OF
ground in Rosslyn, Alexandra county.
The sale will be made under q deed OF
trust. E. d. F. Brady aud Geo. NJ.
Myers are the trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Work of Xandals.

The glass globes over the gas jets at
the entrance to Lee Camp Hall on Prince
street, zeal Columbus, were broken sat
urday night or early yesterday morning
by some vandals. Last night some mis-
chieyous persons upset the urns at TIE
circle al PRINCE and Washington streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Circuit Court for the County.

Judge c. f. NicOl presiding
The spring tam of the Circuit Court open
ed today When the docket was called
Most of the session today was occupied Ia
trying the case Of Mary Magdaiene johnson,
eolored, indicted for the murder OF jam
Evans, also colored, which was still IN pro-
gress when this report closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For ms sec
tiOn fair and warmer tonight, Iuesdsy III
creasing cloudiness; westerly @inds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:l0 and sets o;4''
High water at 1858 a. N. and 1922 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
WANTED.

XNANTED.-Owner of small house about &
w rooms can find quick cash purchaser by
addressing h. d., Gazette Office.
APRIL Tvs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
NOTICE.

THF ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
holder Of the CEREAL SUGAR COM
PANY will be held 81 the Office Of said com
uany. No. 1928 south Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria. Virginia, At 2.SOp. m. on THURSDAY.
MAY II. 1905, for the election of directors anu
for the transaction Of such other business ~
NAV legally come before said sieeting
my WILLIAM KER,
ap2ttd Secretary AID Treasurer.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-08-29
CARTAS DETENIDAS

Continuation de las cartas que sc
hallan detenidas ep la Admin straci6n
de Correos de SanEJuan:
Panohits de Martini Z, Jusniia Mu.
floz, Baldomera Meier dez, Seferiro
Marquee, Manuel Martin, Julia Mar
tineE. Brenaben O.ero, Antonio Otsro,
Maria Pimentel, Manuel Pifieiro, Ma
ria Luisa Perez, Mia Rosario, Sil.
vestre Rond6p, Antonio Rodriguez,
Jose Riera, Dionicio Rivera, Jose
Sin, Aureo S'frs, Carmen Serrano,
Antonio Serrsno Manuel Sandoval,
Marco Saliva, Maria Santo, Maria
Luisa Ssnchtz, Antonio Sanchez, Luis
Santiago, Jusnits Torres, Jose To.
rres, Nellie Thsmpson, Pascuala Te-
iads, Carmen Tnsger~, Juan Vidal
Pits, Dionisio Villaverde, Adelaide
VazQuez.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-08-29
FERROCARR|L A CAMJY

Segd1 nos comunica nuestro CO.
rrtsponaal en- Agladills, don Mario
Morslas, avanzan con rapidez extraor-
dinaria los trabaios on construction
de Ia nueva VIA terrea que se extande-
ra desde aquella cludad hasta Ca
muy.
La locomotora llega ys al llano
del barrio de <B rinquers. Como muy
pronto 90 montar& convenienteme to ell
hsrmoso puente sobre go ebrs da de
los Cedross, es probable que en- la
pr6xima zsfrs circularSn los trenes
entire Isabella y Ponce.
Cuando SO inaugure el tren hasta
Isabella son muchas las peraonss Que
de Aguadills de Ia isla Sc proponen
ir en- tren & dlcho pueblo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-08-29
NOTAS De YAUCO

Ha presentado la renuncIa de su
cargo de auxiliar de sandal, ell doc
tor don Rafael Vera.
Ell individuo Salustiano Torres
acusado de infsrir varias Commissioners
una infel'z muier, fue mu'tado por
10 Corte Municipal con dos dollars.
En- verdad que Sc cotizan barstos los
garrotazos en- nuestra Corte.
-Felicitamos q los seflores Que
compopen Ia Junta de Instruction nor
el cello y actividad con que atienden
al desempefIo de sus cargos. Actual.
mente se construyen, Ia veria del CO.
legio situado en- la calle sBaldorioty,
frente la plaza del mercado una
casa eacuela en 81 barrio <SulGa2.
Pronto SO dsra principle & otra en-
tAlmacigoS. Tambiea Sc nos informs
lue proyectan comprar una casa de
nuestro amigo don Luis Clanchiui,
hermoso edlfclo en ell que c6modamen.
10 pueden inItalarse ocho grupos es
solsreI.
CoRREsPoNsAL.
Eauco, Agosto Is 6e 1,aQ5.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-08-29
DESDE VEGA ALTA

Nos escrlbe nuestro corresponsal:
<En la semana anterior Sc consti.
tuy6 en- esta localidad, la Corte NUM-
cipal de Vega Baia y celebr6 varios
iuicios; habiendo impuesto condemns
los que infringieron las leyes y dispo.
siciones vigentes.
Sc ha trasportado del barrio de
Bsjura de esta jurisdiction para la de
Dorado, gran cantidad de via ferrea y
vagones, que Sc emplearan en- los ira.
baios que daran principle cusnto an.
tes para el ierro carril de via ancha,
que nos unira con ell mencionado Do.
rado,1