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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
rELEGRAPHIC BREvITiEs.

The U. S. yacht Sylph sailed from
Charleston, S. c., today for Jacksonville.
where she will be boarded Friday by
Mrs. Roosevelt aud party for cruise in
Florida waters.
William Woodrow, residing in Sin.
clairsyille, W. Va, shot. his wife and
child this morning, while both were in
bed. The child was fatally wounded but
the wife will recover.
Cardinals Richard, Perraud, Coullie,
Lecot, and Iaboure have written pro-
test TO President Loubet OF France against
the provisions Of The pending bill for the
separation of the church and State.
Argument was completed in Baltimore
in the suit of the Consolidated Gas
Company, against the city. 1t involves
the question of the right of the city to
tax the mains Of the company in The
streets. as easements, the appeal tax
court fixing their value at 80, 600, OOo.
The revolutionary party in Warsaw Is
demanding funds to carry on their move
ment from the polish aristocracy under
threats to destroy their places unless the
money is forthcoming. Princes Lubo'
mirski and Czetwortinski, Count Poto
cki, and others have left the city.
Count Przezdaickia Philanthorpist, was
obliged to fee to escape vengeance at
the hands of the populace, his son, who
is an officer, having ordered his men to
fire on the mob.
The $50, 900, 900 bond issue arranged
by President Cassatt and the directors
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
aud approved by the stock holders at the
annual meeting two weeks ago, was
formally authorized by a stock vote
taken today in Philadelphia. 10 adj
dition to authorizing the bond issue,
three directors whose terms expire were
reelected. They were Alexander NJ.
Fix, n. Parker Shortridge, and Rudolph
Ellis. The absorption of the Piitsburg'
Virginia and Chesapeake Railroad was
also approved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Death of a Former Alexandrian.

Mrs. J. Albert Slaughter died in Gal
weston, Texas, on the 10Th instant. Her
early childhood was passed in Alexan'
dris, her father, Col. David Funston
being a prominent lawyer here, and who
after the civil war removed to Seminary
Hill. There are many who will remem'
Der the deceased as very lovely and at
tractiye young lady. After their marriage
Mr.. and Mrs. Slaughter went to Texas
where the former still resides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
The EIks,

The annns! meeting Of Alexandra
Lodge. No. 1853, Benevolent Protective
Order OF Elks, vas held last nigh,
Al the hall on the corner of Prince and
Royal streets. Past Exalted Bnler Eu-
ward Quinn presided, and the following
ot6eers were elected. Exalted Ruler, W.
H. P. Kelly: Leading Knight, Louis r.
Shumani Leading Loyal Knight, Harry
Fleischmann; Lecturing Knight, Fred
erick p Russell; Secretary. G. I. Cation;
Treasurer, Charles J. Geisendaifer; Tiler,
Thomas Downey, Trustee, DR.. William
NJ. Smith; representative to the Grand
Lodge, which will meet in Buffalo this
year Past Exalted Ruler Charles c. Car
lin, and alternate. Past Exalted Ruler
Jacob Brill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28

There is no rose that does not have
It's thorn to wound the hand;
There is no spinach that does not
Possess its grain OF sand
The City Council meets tonight.
Alexandra Council, Royal Arcanum,
will meet tonight.
An unusually large number OF stran-
gers were on the streets today.
Rev. Robert Monroe, colored, died at
his home near the old canal basin yes
terday.
O'Kane Council, No. 4S4, G. B. L.,
has paid the claim of the late John
Nugent TO his family.
The opening OF spring millinery will
take place at Mrs. z A. Proctor's, GA
King street, Thursday, Friday and Sat.
urday next. The display will be large
and varied.
Attention is directed to an advertise
inert elsewhere in the Gazette of the sale
of first class furniture at the National
Cemetery. These articles must be sold
this week, aud they will be disposed Of
at sacrifice
Rev. Robb White, rector of Christ
Church, Savannah, Ga, died in Rich.
mond last night at st. Luke's Hospital,
where he had been under treatment. His
body passed through this city on the
2:54 train from Richmond in charge OF
his son, Rev. Robb White, jr.
Messrs. Leadbeater today began the
erection of additional warehouses and
stables on their recently enlarged lot
in the rear OF the Old Presbyterian
Chapel on south Lee street. The
structures will he largely of brick and
iron, and will greatly aid the firm in the
dispatch OF business-especially Of their
growing Washington and Virginia
Valley trade.
Fried clans, SOC per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas. II. Zimmerman, Market space.
fr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Fires.

The alarm of fire this afternoon was
caused by the partial burning OF stable
10 the square bonded by Royal, Pitt,
Duke and Wolfe streets. The depart
ment responded aud soon subdued the
flames. The second alarm was caused
By the partial burning of the roof OF a
frame house on the north side of DIXIE
street, near Royal. The damage was
slight.
A frame house south of the Armour
ice house, short distance southeast OF
this city, was destroyed by fire this after
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of a deed Of trust executed by
Charles Dearborn 10 me as trustee and OF re-
cord in deed book No. 30, page 200, OF the
records Of the city of Alexandria, Va, 10 Sc
cure II. +. McKeuney the payment Of note
for the sum Of Sl55 with interest from Sep
temher "a, l90i default having been made in
the payment Of the said note, and by direc-
tion of the holder thereof, ] will offer for sale
Al public auction in front Of the Market
Building on Royal street. IN said city, on
TUESDAY,
the 18th day Of April, 1900,
about twelve o'clock noon, the following de-
scribed real estate: 40
Beginning on the west side Of Lee street 81
fe,S more or less south Of Wolfe street, at the
line of the brick house on the lot OF ground
conveyed By J. r. Cation, special commission
or. to George w. Fisher; thence south on Lee
street IS feet, more or less; thence west parai-
lei TO Wolfe street 80 feet to l2-foot alley;
thence north on the said alley is feet, more or
less. on Fishers land; thence east with Fish
er's land 80 feet TO Lee street, the place OF be-
Timing. together with the use Of said alley
and ali appurtenances to said lot belonging.
Terms-Cash.
LEWIS II. MACHEN, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Harness Stolen.

A quantity Of harness was stolen from
Mr.. Peter Harrington's stable on north
Washington street last Saturday night.
Officer knight yesterday arrested two
colored men who formerly worked at the
stable whom he Suspected of stealing the
harness, as they had quit their work at
the time the property was missed. They
we're. however, dismissed in the Police
Cont as there was no evidence against
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
A Eaxorite Remedy Tor Babies.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
a fayorite with the mothers OF small
children. 1t quickly cures their coughs
and colds and prevents any danger oil
pneumonia or other serious consequences.
It not only cures Group, but when given
as soon IS the croupy cough appears
will prevent the attack. For sale by
Gibson and Timberman and w. r.
Creighton Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Graphophone Stolen.

A graphophone belonging to Justice
Burrell, of Alexandria county, was
stolen from his residence day or two
ago. The theft was reported to the police
station in this city and Officer Roberts
and Constable Cornell of the county
succeeded 10 obtaining information
which led them TO believe that certain
well.known individual had stolen the
graphophone. The suspected man has
suddenly vanished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
The Fishery.

The advent of the fishing season is
still patiently awaited, and while the
weather is favorable and a few shad and
herring have appeared in the river, the
fishermen are still respondent. Some
shad and herring have been caught at
Quantico aud Holland Point, but in
very small quantities. Prices are
practically unchanged. Fishtown has
been ready for several days past to re-
ceive the catch. The dock has been
dredged, the platforms laid out and the
houses put in order for the spring
packing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
The Cemeteries.

The cemeteries in the western suburbs
have been cleared up in such a manner
lately as 10 elicit the most catering
mention of both the Oldest inhabitant
and the stranger within our gates. The
handsome iron fence enclosing the old
Presbyterian grounds makes a wonder
ful change in thegeneral aspect of things
out there. Captain j. V. Davis, in
charge of the national soldiers cemetery,
says that he will have bis grounds i'll
proper condition within week or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Property Sale.

Mr.. s. n. Lunt sold at auction today
for Walter U. Vsrney, trustee, lot OF
ground 23xl29 on the east side oil
Fayette street between King and Cam
eron, with all appurteneDces, to Mrs.
Buena Vista Kuhn for 1915 cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Got or Cheap.

lie may we'll think he has got oil cheap,
who, after having contracted constipation or
indigestion Is still able to perfectly restore
his health. Nothing will do this but DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. A quick, pleasant
and certain cure for headache, constipatl on,
etc. pc at +. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug
store, ouaranteed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
cornoration Court.

fudge l.. c. Barley presiding.
Civ Council VS.. unknown heirs OF +.
NJ. McDonough; same VS.. unknown
heirs Of Samuel Thomas and same VS..
r LIE Grand johnson ct al; DEGREES
confirming c., reports of H. n. Garner and
appointing G. L. Boothe commissioner
of sala
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Rrihe Tonic Route.

The pills that act as tonic and not as a
drastic purge are DeWit's Little Easly
Risers. they cure Headache, Constipation
Biliousness, etc. Early Risers are small, easy
TO take and easy to act--a safe pill. Mack
Hamilton, hotel clerk at Valley city, n. d.,
says 1.-TWO hottie cured me OF chronic con-
stipation." Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Reneft Paid.

Mrs. Mordecai Hurst was today paid
BY George Mason Council, Royal Arcs,
mum, 50, 900, the amount OF penen' ne Sa
in that order.by her husband, VINO was
recently killed by being struck by an en-
CINE in the railroad yard just weston inns
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Personal.

Mrs. James Hepburn is seriously i'll
at her home, 425 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at SOL and sets 6;2l
High water at 2:l9 q. N. and 2:47 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28

WEATHER PRoBABILITIRs.-FOrt this sec
ton fair tonight. Wednesday partly cloudy;
continued warm; fresh to brisk southwesterly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
mars ID

NOTICE OF DIss0LUTl0N.-The co.
~ partnership heretofore existing between
G. f. Price, J. T. Cook and =. n. Hammond,
nnder he firm name Of G. E. Price Il Co, has
hasn dissolved by the withdrawal from the
Arm of Mr.. +. H. Hammond. The business
will still be conducted, however. under the
firm name Of - 30
mar27 81 U. y. fklCE q ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
pRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOIlrOD
lOth.llth. 4 Il G SITS N. W.
WASHINGTON. d. C.
Hereafter and anil further notice store will
close ut $50 p. m.

SPECIAL SALE OF SILKS
Second Floor, G Street,.
The spring will see decided advance in
the tendency to the adoption Of silk for gen.
eral wear in place of wool.
Our new stock has been selected with more
than ordinary care, aud presents splendid
showing Of all TIE new and desirable sorts.
SILkS At SPECIAL PRICES:
Lot 400 yards 23.inch
AlI-SiIk Japanese "WiId" Crepe
in one color only-a natural white. IL will
make an ideal dress or waist for the warm
summer days.
Special Price, 6Oc the Yard.
Imported to Sell for 81.
Lot PAS yards l9.ineh
Aii-Sllk Washable Peau de Sole
In one shade only--a beautiful lilac. Suitable
for skirts, waists Innings. etc.
Special Price, 55c the Yard.
Regular Price, 55c the Yard.
Lot $50 yards 22-inch
Black Liberty Satin
for house gowns, dresses. waists and various
other purposes.
Special Price, 55c the Yard.
Regular Price, 75c the Yard.
Lot $40 yards 2O-inch
AlI-Siik Liberty Satin
in light blue, pink, turquoise and red-for
dresses, waists, skirts, Innings, etc.
Special Price, soc the Yard.
Regular Price, Zoe the Yard.
Lot 5-425 yards l9-inch
Changeable Taffeta SILK
in combinations of red and myrtle, red and
olive, red and brown red and cadet, tur-
quoise and brown, green and purple, blue
and white--for shirt waist suits, waists,
skirts and Innings.
Special Price, soc the Yard.
Regular Price, 75c the Yard.
Second floor, G St.
Exquisite White China Silk Waists
Beautiful effects in Embroidered China Silk
Waists at 1875, So, $50. $S.75 to SIS.
Handsome, substantial effects in Tailor.
made Waists, 10 broad variety Of attractive
styles, $3.50, 1915, s., $3.50 aud $40.
Beautiful SiIk-Lined Lace Waists.
We show superb assortment, covering
great variety Of styles.
$3.50 Each.
Dainty White Null Waists,
Our collection embraces a very wide price |
ange, at S2.95. SO rs, $ and 1915.
Our new stock Of
FISK, CLARK & FLA0Q WAISTS
for this season is complete and is now on sale.
We are making special display of these,
together with a collection Of
Exquisite Hand. Made and Hand Embroider |
ed White Lingerie Waists.
Third floor G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28

xXTANTED.-I would like to meet honest
w party with 81 600 cash; will demonstrate
on interview. For personal interview adj
dress J. HANCOCK. 1852 Broadway, New
York.
nlar25 So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
WANTED.
Wanted.
Wanted At Once

50 GOOD. TEMPERATE MEN, who can
catch and load brick, to drive brick wagons;
frst.class teams; steady work the whole sea.
son to men who will drive right and will not
abuse their teams: Sl.25 for days work; pay
for rainy days if men report for duty and do
any work there is to do NEW WASHING
TON BRICK COMPANY. Alexandria coun-
ty, Va.
mar05 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There is no rose that does not have
It's thorn to wound the hand;
There is no spinach that does not
Possess its grain of sand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-02
cOWBOYS COACHING GO.
Col. MuIhal, His Daughters and
Men IeaUe Broncos for Day.

c-,oe, ..zsck' Mulnall of Oklahoma: his four
,ret+v daughters and a quintet OF COWBOYS oeSeit
ed II cir broncos and saddles yesterday loi -.
th sort Of coaches favored by ultra society Ihey
tool.d far into the Jersey hills. bringing up at
luncheon time at the training farm of the STANDARD
Coach Horse Company, Chestnut Ridge near ia
neck n J. Even the cowboys declared tii''' co"
ing had charms that the plains did not know and
that Jerse, roads we're better than those across the
plains.
The coaching party was planned by Allan Mac
raushtan president of the Standard Company, 10
show the Westerners how fancy blooded horses are
trained In tie East. Colonel MulhaH drove one or
the big coaches end Alfred De Cernea the other
MI Macnaughtan drove out in tandem me
start was from the company's headquarters, at NO
IL West 6Sd-st.. and the cavalcade attracted much
attention as it went up Broadway and Riverside
Drive TO the Fort Lee Ferry with flags flying and
horns footing.
The Misses Mulhall-Lucille. Bessie, George and
Archaeological out in Paris fnery, suggesting
nothing of the ranch of the horses they ride so
we'll were one Of the coaches, with their brother
Charles On another were the prize winning cow
boys of the Mulhan aggregation, Curtis Jackson
Jack joyce ''Zack' Miller, Otis Jackson and
Tom" Mixo Others In the party Romayn
Simmons manager for Nine. Nordica and r.
~ teaa,%er ~ the corn1any and bV A. Wendt
drive back into the hill country from Fort Lee, is
most deliberately equipped for the entertainment Of
guests First there excellent luncheon
at the lodge at the entrance OF the estate. Then
the guests amused themselves for an hour in the
billiard room. the music room or the conservatory.
pleased them
The Westerners were eager to be off for a tour of
inspection the stables and the fine horses which
are TO be found at Chestnut Ridge Coach horses.
hackneys and trotters, every one of prize winning
stamp, were put through their PAGES on the track
the stable.
''Bet you haven't got bronco" said one of the
cowboys.
Taken" said Mr.. Macnaughtan in fash.
The bronco produced and the cowboys took
turns riding him about the place. He was full Of
spirit and the light saddle hampered the riders
somewhat but they all managed 10 hold their seat,
and the poor bronco wondered what he was against.
AT 8 o'clock the coaches Were hooked up and the
party drove back to town by a different road. Colo
mel MuIhall delighted with the show He eX-
pressed a desire 10 give benefit performance at
the Madison Square Garden next Sunday afternoon
and evening the entire receipts to so to charities
designated by committee of newspaper men. He
said he would take up the subject With his mana
gers Immediately his return 10 the city, and If
the Sunday entertainment law did not prohibit such
an exhibition II would be given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-02

Mayor 4ppoints Latter's Opponent
and Others Magistrates.

Mayor Mcclellan yesterday started bitter fac-
tional in The Bronx by appointing as CITY
magistrate Charles G. F. Wahle, vice chairman OF
the executive committee OF Tammany Hall, and the
representative OF Charles =. Murphy in The Bronx
Borough President Haffen protested and dele
CATION representing Mr.. Haffen urged the Mayor 10
appoint Alderman William +. Morris to the place
The Mayor. learn more about certain cHaIs
Of political disloyalty made by the Hatehl'es suS
pended the appointment of Mr.. Wahle for an hour
and a half Mr. Wahle. who had reported to the
City Hail to be in at 2:30 O'Clock. went 10
Tammany Hall and Charles +. Murphy. 1heh
he returned the Mayors office and after chat
of ten minutes with the Mayor came out with the
certificate of his appointment ne was '" "
As MAGISTRATES for the full term the Mayor ap-
pointed Henry c. Steinert and Joseph Moss VINO
were appointed the 1ve-year term within the IiS'
wear and Daniel E. Finn Justice OF the ISL LIS
tri,+ Municipal Court. 9Ir Wahle and Francis NC
Ayov were appointed to fill out the remaining TOUT
wears of the terms of Magistrates Moss ana 0'-i"
ert Wauhope Lynn was appointed to the Jus1o9
shin Of the 1st Municipal Court. to I'LL MI nm
Mace for the remainder of the term Whlch e~Pie'
on January l. 1906 ,,o TN,
The Appointments did not create favoraDle I'M
rrsssion The appointment of Mr.. Nahle Is re-
rarded as showing that Charles +. Murphy mas
bao,,n a war Of determination against Borough
President a fa leader DER IN The Bronx which
tains a fast growing German population M. M eftv
9 q the jefferson CLUB yesterday P Po ca af
on MI NJ MuTphy When Mr.. Murphy saw that MI
Haen not with them N he was Dc Not make
o,0 SG men Of police judges" said he
Francis McAvoy is brother 81 3LIc kISS he is
graduate Of Columbia University ana ofe of the
School and has been in the law deperl u '''0
SIIst0n, House for several years ~ ..,,as
sup Lynn has hIG a9 By wee Rs Fer
~ ii1,sticeship of the 1st District MuhClPa
70 and being elected TO the place twice aI'ei
ward ~ 80 tho Rar Association
+he Society Of Medical JurisPrudence the
5 ile the Anawanda Club and the DeIIoCi;
CUB He is chairman Of the e1eoU os Of {he vice.
Of the German Democracy. he II enc Of rammanv
For the 35th Assembly District ana one b % AT
MAGISTRATES Moss. steinert and F Mnf+ whose
terms expire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-02
TO MERGE RAILWAY CAR COMPANIES ?
Options on Property of Leading Concerns
secured-Capital May Be $50,00O,OO0.

Boston May IA movement to merge the com
panies engaged IN the manufacture of street rail
way cars. OF the entire country is in progress &C
cording 10 information obtained here, to-day OPP
lions have been secured by the promoters the
property Of leading companies in various parts of
the country including that of the Laconia Car
Company. Among the other concerns interested
are the J. G. Brill Company. of Philadelphia; the
ST Louis Car Company, the Wason Manufacturing
COMPANY. OF Springfield. Mass; the Bradley Car
Company, of Worcester, Mass. and the Jewett Car
Company OF Newark, Ohio
II is manned 10 have one corporation with a
capital Of about 100000 which will absorb the
concerns mentioned, and about dozen other com
panies doing a smaller business.
According 10 men identified with stree tear manu-
featuring interests In this State, profits have not
been large H. the last half dozen years, owing to
keen competition although the demand for cars
has been the greatest ever known in fact 1t is
stated the margin Of profits has been so small that
some Of the lesser companies have been unable to
continue n order to effect a curtailment in ex-
penses and to abolish the prevailing competition.
leading interests have decided TO bring about an
malgamaton If possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-02
BANKRUPTCY NOTES

1he Following petitions in bankruptcy were filed v.s.
oay With the Clerk q the United States District CONF
%, -. est 5sn-st adjgdsed involuntary fsnE
80 <~h mes og church z Gates & VyIt1r
80 william Sosnerle Sons with claims ~ Sa4 az
re,,,o .i.l9il Maccabe. VITA claims Of SIC 80 rhe
ftInohefs aileee that receiver ne
company IN tee Chanee-y Court OF Nev-fsr 80, me
-, 'l, &c tlst ue properly put in he hans
% rsnef si Iht eo.npany is engaged in the
under the laws Of HeHJersey Judge Fiol1 SJV2ov1
william Blair receiver the con0a ' mas appointed
4 petition 70 have Rober1 PoT.+
eelanIaty bsi5kript Hss filed by Sophie Marasies al M
siege! and MOTHS 3 SieRel. Composing LUIS
ssgei Co. and Henry Packer ana Ma Fgst urn OF l.
.Ls tne niih ~ Packer Fishe The petitions-s M
1est Foist %no was engaged in the anufacturfne b
mis- creditors. LAT NC INTENDS 70 defraId
lSottie HsrtFnen who an q cafe ana vsS,s,-.,. - -
Peon n bankruptcy showing Tots
Her assets nominal consisting ~ sforL
worm about 5000 She Hlue e
the larger creditors the Brick Pesivtsrisn ,ag
Of $1,000 IN 2d-ave Ercok Iureh for
snxton Building rent s. W. o4'u 'hs " abh-