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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Rombarded by Russian Gunboat.

A dispatch from Canea, Crete, says
the Russian gunboat Khrabry has bonn
barded and destroyed Castelli ION the
north coast of the island OF Crete, about
Is miles east of Retimo) because the ln-
surgents there opposed the landing OF a
Russian force to take over the custom
house. A boat party which was sent
ashore from the Khrabry vas repulsed,
whereupOn the Russian commander, after
warning the insurgents to remove the
women and children, opened fire. The
insurgents returned the fire with small
arms, wounding two Russians. The
bombardment continued until the village
hoisted the white flag.
There have been disturbances in Crete
for a considerable length of time, The
Cretans being in revolt to obtain great
err degree of independence than they now
possess. Prince George of Greece Is The
high commissioner of the island, having
been named by Great Britain, Russia,
France and Italy in 1895. The Porte
recently sent circular note to its repre-
sentatiyes in London, Rome, Paris and
St. Petersburg on the subject OF the revo-
lutionary movement in Crete, expressing
the hope that the powers would maintain
the status quo and re'establish order II
| the island,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
DisorderIy Proceedings.

Az was stated in the Gazette at the
time row occurred between two women
Of the corner of Princess and Pitt streets
ahont : o'clock last Monday morning in
which a man became involved. Inc
women had been riding aboat the neigh
borhood in a hack and becoming disorder
" the driver had refused to transport
them any farther During the disturb
once one of the women was struck over
the head with bottle. Officers Roberts
and Young today arrested the parties and
they left collateral for their appearance
in the Police Court at o'clock this after
mon.
When the case was called this evening
the parties concerned failed to appear
and forfeited their collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Police Court.

TJustice II. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed Vi
this morning: ,L.Oe
Alfred Lane, jr. ,colored, arrested by VI
ficer Henderson charged with disoraeriy
conduct. was fined $3.50. 49,,
Five negrOes-two men anu ,"'V.
women-arrested by Officers Mayhugn
and Patterson charged with disorderly
conduct, were arraisned. Two were DIS
missed and the others fined - each.
John Ball. cOlored boy, arrested by
Officers Belts and Nicholson charged
with cutting another colored boy named
albert Jordan, was fined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A called meeting Of the Columbia Fire
Company will be held tonight.
NJ. Joseph F. Rodgers has been award
ed the contract for constructing the
dormitory at the Episcopal high School,
near this city.
The northbound trains on the wash
incton Southern Railway were several
hours late today, but NJ reason was gwen
by the officials here.
/ The case of Mrs. Catherine Makely
vs.. the Southern Railway Company, a
suit for damages, is still being heard be-
fore Judge NIcol at MAJ as'as.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Henry b. Thompson,
Of Culpeper county, and Jennie Z. En-
brey, of Fauquier county.
The cloudy weather of yesterday was
followed by rain late in the evening.
There were also showers during the
night, followed by Others today. The
atmosphere has been at times oppressive
The weather became fair this afternoon.
On her way up the river few days
ago the light house service steamer Jes-
samine stopped off Jones's Point light,
below Alexandria, and an examination
of the structure was made, and other
work was mapped out to be done IN order
to put the light in good condition tor the
efficient service required by the lighthouse
authorities.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon additional
tests of an endless chain fire escape were
made at the Hotel Fleischmann in the
presence of Mayor Paf, Chief Pettey,
City Engineer Dunn, the members OF
the board of fire wardens, and mum.
Der of other city officials. All expressed
themselves as being well pleased with
the device.
On your way home stop at the Elkton
Prince and Royal streets, and try our crao
salad.
Fried clans. SOC per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
m.W fir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Accident on TreStle.

The electric train which left Wash
iugton at 1890 O'Clock last night had
= marrow escape while on the trestIe
over Columbia turnpike, short distance
this side of the Long Bridge. A horse
had made its way out on the structure
and was struck by the train while the
latter was going at rapid speed. The
animal was killed and the cars jumped
the track. but fortunately remained on
t.be bridge. The body of the horse had
80 ID, cut in pieces and forced through
the structure TO the road. Some diff
Guilty was experienced in replacing the
cars ON the rails, and travel was im'
NEEDED until 1905 this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Deaths of Former Residents.

DIR. Il. G. LOckerman, one OF the Old
esi residents of Georgetown, was found
dead in his bed yesterday morning at his
residence. 1926 n street northwest. lie
had been in feeble health for some time
mast Mr. Lockerman was born IN Ken
tucky in 1925 and came to Georgetown
about 1875, previous to which time ~
practiced his profession in Alexandria
He was one of the foremost OF American
dentists. Mr.. Lockerman was mem
her of Potomac Lctlge, No. 3, +. A. A..
NJ. york Rite, as we'll as of the Scottish
Rite and in 1901 attained to the thirty
third and last degree of Scottish Kite
Masonry. He was a member OF Christ
Episcopal Church, Georgetown. Mrs
Luckerman died several years ago.
Mr.. Albert Waterman, aged Il years,
snu of Mr.. Moses Waterman, formerly OF
this city. died at his home in Baltimore
early this morning. Last January while
practicing in gymnasium he fell and
;ninred his chest. Consumption iollOw-
ed and this morning he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Miss Judith
Cutler sister of Rev. H. j. Cutler, pas
tor of st. Mary's Church. in this ciiy'who
died in Baltimore on Sunday, took place
This morning from st. Mary's Church
The services were celebrated with sol
emn high requiem mass, with Rev. d.
! Coleman. of Fredericksburg, cele,
brant: Rev. DR.. Finn, president OF
Mount St. Mary's College, deacon, and
Mr.. VIM. D. Delaney, of this city, who
is studying for the priesthood, as SUD
deacon. A sextette, under the leader
shin OF Mrs. Jacob Brill, and assisted by
Miss Mai r. Greenwich, sang the beau
HfIl and solemn funeral service. Kew.
DIR. Finn preached the sermon. Among
other thinga he said that though a
stranger in the city, it had edited him
to have seen so many sincere expressions
of sympathy for Father Cutler not only
by Catholics, but by Protestants, when
showed the high regard in which the
pastor of St. Mary's Church was held IN
the city. He closed by paying a beau
tiful tribute to the life of the deceased
The palbearers were Dr. NJ. d.
Delaney, DR.. f. A. German, MessrS. D.
p. Laphen, +. T. Quinn, Thomas u
10Y, j. d. Normoyle and Walter NJ
Donnelly. The floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Tribute of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopted at
a snecial meeting Of the Young Mems sodal'
itv Lyceum, held August ), 1905
Whereas. 1t has pleased Almighty God III
HE ;n6nite wisdom to remove from our midst
Miss JrpITH CUTLER. the beloved sister OF
our beloved pastor, Rev. II, ]. Cutler: and
Whereas. The community in which she
,ivad has lost a noble woman, her church
deyout and faithful member, and her brother
a deyout and afiectonate sister; therefore,
be it a.. ,..s
81 onr believed pastors sister and We pray God
nav bless aud support him under his heavy
affiiction. .,..;,..
Resolved. That copy Of these resolutions
he semi to the bereaved brother. OF the de-
ceased. and that a copy be, published IN the
daily papers and also spread upon our minutes
{. T. HELLMUTH,
T. MCGOWAN, COMMITTEE
NJ, T. DwYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Mr.. Dayidson's Return.

Former Mayor Robert G.. Davidson, OF
Baltimore, whose disappearance from that
city last May created sensation, has re-
turned to Baltimore and effected recon-
citation with his wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson are now making their home on
Robert street. TO reporter last night
Mrs. Davidson made the following state
ment: "NIr. Davidson desires to say that
he realizes bis terrible mistake and Is
willing 10 exert himself to the utmost to
make atonement." The announcement
of the disappearance ofMr. Davidson was IS
made in Baltimore on May % and fell
upon the city like thunderbOlt out Of a
clear sky. About the same time Miss
Laura B. Moves, a trained nurse, whose
home had been at Port Deposit, Cecil
county, and with whom Mr.. Davidson
had often been in public, also departed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Personal.

An engagement Of much Interest
which has lust been announced, Is that
of Miss Margaret Page Dame, the eldest
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Nelson rage
Dame. of Ossining, n. Y, to MI WIZ
liam c. Worthington, of Washington
The wedding, it is stated, will &c soiem-
pjzed within the near future but Inc
date has rot vet been determined upon.
The ceremony will take place at Ossin-
ing n. Y, where Miss Dame now makes
her home. and number of Winchester
people will be present. winchester
Star.
Mrs Samuel Walker has returned
from a visit to Ryan, LOudoun county.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, accompani eu
BY Mr.. Talbot McCuen, left last night on
the Norfolk steamer for the Eastern
shore of Virginia to spend his vacation.
Miss Myra Lee Cavalier has gone 10
Bluemont for her vacation.
DIR. E. A. German has returned from
Colonial Beach.
Rev. J. Murray Taylor, pastor OF the H..
Street Christian Church, Washington,
was quietly married yesterday at noon 10
Miss Daisy Taylor, a popular choir
soloist. at the home Of her mother, oc4
Four-and-a.haf street southwest, by
by his brother, Rev. J. j. Taylor. Alter
the knot had been tied the couple lefl on
a Chesapeake and Ohio train tor 81;
Louis and California, where they VIII
attend the International Christian con-
vention. The bride is well known IN
Alexandria, having often appeared III
the church choirs in this city.
Mrs. w. G.. Rogers, has gone 10
Unison, Loudoun county, to spend a
few weeks.
Mr.. J. Z. Kidwell, former assistant
paymaster of the Southern Railway, has
accepted similar position at Lusena,
Panama. He sailed from New YORK
last week for his new pos; of duty. his
family will join him later. Mr.. KID
well carries with him the best wishes OF
former employees together with relatives
and friends for his future success
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
COroner'S InQueSt.

Justice Triplett, of Fairfax county,
Yesterday afternoon viewed the remains
of the FIVE Italian laborers who were
killed Monday evening By jumping from
a work train near Seminary Station IN
front of the engine of a work train, and
concluded to hold an inquest. The jury
was composed of residents of Fairfax
county. and after several witnesses had
been examined verdict was render ex-
onerating the railway companies aud the
contractors from blame. As was stated
in the Gazette, the bodies of four OF the
men will be inferred in Bethel Cemetery,
and that of the fifth one will be buried
in St Mary's Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Fire.

Shortly before one o'clock this morn
inc an 8uoccnpied frame house on the
coTner of the alley on Royal street, be-
twsen Duke snd Wolfe, was found to be
burning. There was ut first some con-
tnsion as to the location Of the fire, but
the apparatus finally reached the scene
aud subdued the flames before any Sc
r;ous damage resulted. There is every
rsasop TO believe the house was set on
FIRE as high weeds leading to the place
where the fire started Bere found to b
Srodden down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
New Railway Project.

The Virginia corporation commission
has granted a charter to the Washington
and Virginia Transit Company, with
mower to construct and operate an cleo
tfic line for passenger and freight trans
portation, the line to begin at or near
the south end of the new highway bridge
across the Potomac and extend through
Alexandria, Fairfax and Loudoun coun-
ties to Aide, a distance of about thirty
five miles. The proposed line VIII taKe
in Glencarlyn, East and West Fails
Church, Fairfax Court House, Center,
willie and the Bull Run battlefield, and
will give easy access to an extensive ana
prosperous farming country between
Fairfax and Aide.
Enterprise in this matter is evidenced
by the fact that right-of-way has already
been secured over a considerable portion
of the contemplated route, and arrange
ments are now being made to begin
work of construction in the early autumn.
All the officers and directors OF the com
pany are men now living on the line OF
the proposed road, and some OF them are
business men of Washington city VINO
know the growing need of desirable rail-
uay communication between their section
of Virginia and Washington.
The officers and directors are: Presi-
dent NJ. f. Church of Falls Church,
Va. first vice president, w. G. Pennwltt
of Glencarlyn, Va; second vice Presl-
dent NJ. c. Mitchell of Glencarlyn, va. A;
secretary. John B. Henderson, jr., OF
Ballstor, Va; treasurer, Charles A.
Kolb. of Barefoot, Va. Directors; Gen.
$. A. Burdett of Glencarlyn, ). r.;
Douglas of Aide, C. f. Town and
Charles II Seatnn. both AZ Glencarlyn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Special Request.

We request all persons interested III the
Alexandra Business College. but more par
ticuIarly all prospective students and patron
ling friends who are contemplating an AT
tendance or a substantial sympathetic IN.
auence toward said college, to call. wrlte OF
phone Mr.. or Mrs. L. P. W; Stiehi' rr 9
prietors Speucerian Business College, Acad t
emv of Music Building. corner OF Ninth an nt
D streets, n. W. Washington, ID. e. i9r iu III
information about both colleges and the Is
pecially favorable rates of tuition. II invest
gated through communication before sep'e"
Der /, 1905.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
nannernns and Uncertain.

For sunburn, letter and all skin and scalp
diseases. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye has
no equal. 1t is a certain cure for blind, bleed
ing. itching and protruding piles. II VIII
draw the FIRE out of burn and heal without
leaving scar. Bois, old soles, carbuncles,
etc. are quickly cured BY the use OF the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. Ac-
cept no substitute as they are often danger
.on 4 70 4O1 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Corporation Court.

Nudge L. C. Barley presiding
Maggie Mckee Herring VS.. Charles
A. Herring; decree for divorce.
The legal papers were filed setting
forth that Charles NJ. Griffin, jr., had
adopted Lucille Monroe as his child and
changing her name to Lucille Griffin.
Court adjourned till the September
tprld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
PoisOns i'm Food.

Perhaps you don't realize that many pam
nelson's originate in your food, but some day
nav feel a twinge of dyspepsia that will con
vince You. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
guaranteed to cure all sickness due to polsons
of undigested food-or money back, Zoe at
r. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug store. Try
than,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09

Sick headache results from a disorder
ed condition of the stomach and Is
quickly cured by Chamberlaln's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman and W. f. Creighton "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Baseball.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
prize Winners.

c. r. Hoof's ir., Charity and Jacobel
took the blue ribbon in the class for par
of hunters, and Jacobel also took the
blue ribbon in another class at the Staun-
ton Horse Shows first day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Kodaks, Cameras,
and Photographic
Supplies.
Preserving Requi=
sites and Helps.

This is preserving time-the season when
hOusekeepers are laying up store Of sweet
meats for winter time. The work may be
greatly lightened and much time saved by
various and new improvements aud inventions
10 be found in our Housefurnlshing Depart
ment. Preserving Kettles, Jelly Glasses,
Fruit Jars, Gum Labels. &c.
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09

OFFICE OF THE CONSTRUCTING
" Ouartermaster, U. 5. Army, Fort Wash
notion Md. August T. 1905.-Sealed propoS'
ais in triplicate. will be received at this office
until 70 o'clock noon August "A, 1905, for kt =
pairs and Alterations to construction work
proper in the Hospital at Fort Washington
Md. necessary on account of a fire which re-
Gently occurred in that building. lniorma-
ton regarding the specifications may be oo-
tanned 81 this Office. Proposals must be
marked Proposals for Repairs and Altera'
tions TO Hospital, and addressed to lst Lieut.
WILLIS c. METCALF, Arty Corps, U. ;. A.
Fort Washington, Md.
aug9. 10, IL, II ZZ,zj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
WANTED.

-
TWO OR THREE INTEL q EN- I
WHITE MEN who have horse and
buggy can find easy work at good salary
for es Several days by applying 20 j A
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to C. +. BRAWNER, 500 south Pitt street.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Weather Probabilities.

For this section rain tonight Thursday
partly cloudy; light to fresh south to SOUTH
west winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Local Matters.
60. md Tide Table,

Sun rises tomorrow ut 5:07 ana sets 7:OS
High water AT 2:58 q. 10. and 1928 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
"VudOr" Porch
Blinds.

A lot of "vudor" Porch Blinds, in one size
only, 4-0xS-0 feet, reduced from
81 to sl6j each.
Eourfh floor q cf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
I-2 Regular Prices.

Included are plain and figured Reps, with
tapestry and velour borders: Self-toned Ar
mures, trimmed with fringe: Mercerzed Ar
mures; Two-toned Reps. with handsome APP
pique borders, &c.
81 TO $40 a pair.
Were s. TO so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-09
Lace Curtains
and Bed Sets
Al l.3 and Nearly l.2On.
PortiereS at Half Price

In order to make room for the new fall
goods that will begii to arriye this month we
have culled from our regular stock all odd
pairs and broken lines of heavy Portieres, and
offer them at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-28

"lt often happens that a paper OF
5000 circulation covers Its field more
thoroughly than some other paper
with 100000 circulation covers Its
field and the territory that the
paper OF smali circulation covers
must be reached through the col
umns Of that paper. MIR. Charles
L. Benjamin. In Printers Ink.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-28

Occasional showers
and warmer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-28
AMERICAN ORIENTAL SOCIETY
IN SESSION Ar SPRINGFIELD D

Springfield, Mass, April 2S-Arrivals
last night and early today OF members Of
the American Oriental Society brought
the total number who have come here for
tho on hundred and seventeenth annual
convention up TO between ~ and 60
The sessions will continue today and
tomorrow more than n score OF papers
on subjects OF great moment 10 the mem
bers were on the programe dealing with
discoveries. the publication operations in
eastern lands.
The Hlprecht Peters controversy over
the alleged discovery OF "the Nippur
library I'm Assyria which was brought
up at yesterdays session Is OF great in
terest to the members Of the society here,
and while the formal discussion OF Il
was confined to a paper by Rev Or. j.
7. Peters Of New York and brief rema rks
by Professor J. u. Prime OF Columbia
college. IL was a subject Of general COM
ment outside OF the hall OF meeting
The general sentiment seemed to be I'm
sympathy with DR.. Peters contention
that the evidence supporting the library
theory is far from convincing.
II was considered unlikely before to-
days meeting began that the library
question would como up again. There
was no expectation that any OF the pa
pers would bear in any way upon the
subject
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-28
harvey
ACCUSED
or MURDER

Woodsvllle. y. FL, April &.-Richard
Harvey OF South Ryedale, VT, is under
arrest charged with causing the death Of
Perley A. Harrison Of Hardwick. VT, who
died at the Cottage hospital here today
1t is alleged that Harvey had been drink
ing
ast night he became auarrelsovne and
IL Is claimed that when he met Harrison
on the street he attacked him without pro-
vocation. Hartson was knocked into the
street and he was seriously injured, by
his head striking the curbing He was car
lied 10 the hospital. where IL was found
he had sustained a fracture OF the skull.
Harrison fingered until today.
Harvey was arrested Immediately after
the assault and was placed in the lookup
County Solicitor Cohleigh and the medical
examiner OF the district have taken
charge Of the case and n is expected
that Harvey will "e arraigned this even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-28

Washington April aSMajor General Fitzhugh Lee u S. A.,
retired wa1cen with apoplexy the entire left side being affected
o'clock this morning Gen. Lee train route from
Washington train had left the Harlem river
when the
The bearing the general arrived in Washington shortly
direction Major Kean u s. A. OF the
generals patient Providence hos
pa of generals condition had preceded him to
Washington many army personal friends the
Pennsylvania station HIM
among Major Mtche of the general
George George Washington university Major Robert
Virginia Somes Conrad of Virginia and B. H. Foe
SUFFERER CONSCIOUS.
Dr. Tucker invited occupy quarters his resi-
general and received Dr. Tucker in
extended He replied smingy:
charge of this Kean and he must to the
hospital and l guess will have acquiesce"
Fort Oglethorpe Ga, with her daughter,
has George who San Francisco
preparing the Philippines The other who in the
Philippines cabled of his fathers condition.
physician taken aboard Jersey City AT Philadelphia
he gave place another accompanied general Baltimore
where still another aboard and made the Washing
ton Since the change the has taken place.
Gen spending few days in Boston and
turning Washington on his way to join Mrs Lee
HIS VISIT TO BOSTON.
Boston April as-Gen Fitzhugh who stricken with
apopexv on his way Washington appeared xester
dav before Massachusetts
state house Massachusetts take part in the James
exposition in 1907.
He made a long address before the committee.
previous day General Lee visited the hall of the house
enthusiastic reception by the
members then in session