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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Editor and official Fight.

personal encounter took place late
vesterday evening in the county cour'
bouse between Mr.. Frank Lyon, editor
Of the Monitor, and Mr.. James +:
Clements. a well-known attorney aud
Superintendent of Public Schools for toe
county. The two men had had pre-
vious difficulty. Yesterday it seems,
thew met in the Office OF the Monitor,
when the editor took the attorney to task
ia regard to some excorIations OF MS
naner Mr.. Clements made some reply
In extenuation of his remarks, quoting
certain words from the Monitor, when
Mr.. LYON attacked the attorney. Dur
inc the scufile the latter drew a
pistol and, according to his version,
fired it into the floor in order to attract
the attention Of persons down stairs.
Further on in the afIray, Mr. Clements
AYERS. be struck his antagonist over the
head with the butt end of the weapon.
Several parties rushed up the steps and
mon separated the two men Mr..
LYON. il was discovered, had. emerged
from the fight with scalp wound, but
Mr. Clements showed no injuries. Mr..
LYON in bis statement admitted he pre-
cinitated the collision, but intlmates
that Mr.. Clements shot at him. The
editor had his head dressed at the
Georgetown Hospital. A warrant was
sworr, out for the arrestot Mr.. Clements.
The latter in the meantime had gone to
Washington. No attempt was made to
arrest hi,. in that city. He said, how
ever that be would appear in the county
today and answer the charge against
MIN. Commonwealth Attorney Msckey
went to Washington with warrant
issued by Justice Hagen, accompanied
by County Tailor Collins Mr.. Clements
was found at his Office, but he demurred
20 being arrested on Virginia warrant
claiming that the proceedings were IL
legal. and the officers were out OF their
jurisdiction. Attorney Mackey, Collins,
and a Washington policeman awaited 10
front of the office to arrest him when ne
sbould an ,ear, and take him back to
Alexandria county. Aller paiioy VIZ.
several friends of Clements, who claimed
thew were willing to go on his bond Tor
his appearance at Fort Myer, Mackey
declined to accept the bond, on grounds
Hhat Clements was accused of felony
and it was his duty to see that he was
arrested and taken back. Shortly after
midnight Mr.. Msckey, thinking that
Clements would stay in his Office all
night, decided to return to Alexandra
county. Shortly afterward the police
with him were called of by head'
quarters, and informed that they
should not proceed against Clements.
One of the causes OF the trouble
between Mr.. Lyon and Mr.. Clements
was an observation in the Monitor to the
select that the Superintendent OF Schools
Should be resident of the county-no'
sOi Washington. :,
Up TO $3.50 O'Clock this evening Mr..
elements had not put in an appearance
at the County Court House to answer
the charges against him or to give ball
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
suit for a Receiver.

Mr.. S. G. Brent, Commonwealth =
Attorney for the city, today entered suit
in the Corporation Court TO wind up the
affairs of the Virginia Trust and Savings
Corporation, of which Mr.. l.. q. Smith
was president, and for the appointment
of receiver for the concern. II will be
remembered that a few weeks since the
Corporation Commission sent their agent,
Mr.. Barrow, from Richmond to this city,
to look into the affairs of the corpora
ton. He sealed the safe in the office
for some days and on his return to Rich
mond the safe was re0pened, and 1t was
stated by Mr.. Smith that business would
90 on a. usual. Mr.. Barrow later made
bis official report of the condition OF
the concern to the Corporation Com
mission and upon this report Mr..
Brent was authorized TO bring the
suit. The report presents bad STATE
of affairs 1t shows that OF the capital
stock of $29, 500, s25, 900 is III stock OF
the Lee Fire Insurance Company which
il il claimed is. worthless, and the re
manning "a, 500 is held by Mr.. Il. u.
smith. his wife and Lindsey Rockwell,
w. w. Abrams, d. G. Whitaker, l. A.
Braddock, c. ID. Church and X. Beal.
A certificate OF deposit for considerable
sum of money on which it is claimed
money was raised in distant city is
shown, but it is said that nothing eau
be realized ON this certificate. The in
dividual deposits amount to 81, 1881,
deposited by 115 persons, great ma
iority of these deposits being II each.
rhe balance sheet indicates that the
bank cannot meet its liabilities The state
ment given il us follows Assests--
Loans and discounts, sl2, S24 80; stocks,
bonds and mortgages, $25, 900; furniture
and fixtures. $l,31S. so: checks, $50;
specie. 97c; amount to balance So, 9.34;
total. s42, 1881. Lisbilities-Cspital
stock paid in, 500, 500; individual de-
posts. SI,ll8.Sl; time certificates OF de-
post, 81, 500; bills payable, Sl,279.5O;
total, Sl2, 1881. :,
Judge Barley this evening appointed
Mr.. w. U. Varney receiver to take
charge of the business affairs and assets
of the concern and to wind up Its busi-
ness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Onera House,

The Tempest Dramatic Company con-
tinues to please small audiences at the
Opera House, the bill last night being
the military drama cred. White and
Blue" The play was welI-acted and
was of a highly patriotic nature. Tonight
"Our Dorothy" a rural comedy. drama,
will be presented. Tonight is also
amateur night" and large number
of young people will enter the contest.
Three prizes will be awarded. A matt
nee will be given tomorrow evening ut
2:sO. Two prizes will be giyen--a large
doll to the lucky girl and pair OF skates
to the bov.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Personal.

Officer Young ia acting as Lieutenant
of Police in the absence of Lieutenant
Smith who has recently been suffering
from a benefelou.
Capt. H. c. Ansley and family have
returned from trip throughout the
South.
Miss Mamie Marbury, who has been
quite sick for the past week or two, Is
improving. -
Mrs. r. w. French was painfully
burned this morning while lighting a
FIRE with coal oil.
Mrs. VIM. Naples has returned to
her home in Charlottesville, after yisli
to her sister, Mrs. James Mitleton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Run Over by a Train.

James Richards, IT,, was the victim
of serious accident at the intersection
of Duke aud Fayette streets shortly be-
fore 8 o'clock this afternoon. The I'M
fortunate man while endeavoring to
cr1ss the tracks at that point fell and a
train which was passing at the time
severed his right arm almost at the
shoulder. The ambulance Of the Alex
andria Hospital was summoned and as
.oou as possible Richards was conveyed
- that institution where DR.. Jones rem
deretl surgical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Nothing Equals Chamberlain conc
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.

DR.. P. B. Spears, of Pinchard, Ala,
has become acquainted with the good
qualities OF Chamberlain's Collie Cholera
aud Diarrhoea Remedy and uses it in
his own family and in his practice. He
saws. ut beats any preparation ! have
ever seen for all bowel complaints, ! do
not think of recommending any other,
and also use it with my own children"
This remedy is for sale by Gibson d
Timberman and W. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
An,roach of the Fishing Season

In about two or three weeks time
fishermen will be preparing for this
spr,ng's catch. The fact that com para
tivsIy few shad we're caught last year
has ;nspired some with the hope that
there will be plethora Of this toothsome
fish during March and April. shad and
herring have already entered southern
rivers ? ana some of those caught are ex-
no.ad for sale in the market mouse;
Sbad sell at from 40 to 50cents each ano
hsrring at 40 cents dozen. They aP-
-, 10 he in fine condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

The weather yesterday grew milder'
and throughout the night conditions we're
more pleasant than Tor several days past,
The mercury in the thermometer 5000
At $50 at seven O'Clock this morning.
There was circle around the moon last
night, and many weather ssges shook
their heads Ominously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Tbe sunsbine of Spring.

The Salye that cures without scar u
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. Cuts, Burns,
Boils, Bruises and piles disappear before, the
use of this salve as snow before the sunshine
of spring. Miss II. NJ. Middleton, Thebes
IN. saws; 81 was seriously afflicted with
fever sore that was very painful. DeWitti
Witch Hazel Salve cured me in less than
week. Get the genuine. Sold bysll drug
ri gta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Arrest of Suspected Thief.

Lieutenant Smith and Officer Roberts
this afternoon arrested man named
John Collins, who is suspected Of rob
bling an ark belonging to an Alexandra
club. Collins had gun and other
articles belonging to the club in his pos
session when taken into custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
E,endisb Suffering

is often caused by sores. ulcers and cancers;
that eat away your skin. VIM. Bedell. OF
Flat Rock, Mich, says: "Thaye used Buck
lens Arnica Salye for Ulcers. Sores and Can
GERS. II is the best healing d'essing eyer
found" Soothes and heals cuts, burns and
scalds. Csc st +. 3. Leadbeater d Sons drug
store; guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
LOST.
4 Cans Tomatoes. 25c.

New York Rural Potatoes, 65c bushel Best
Hams. 12lc ID; Cut Hams, Sc ID lbs Buck
wheat, 95c; cans Corn, 25c; cans Peas, Zoe;
4 lb Evaporated Apples, 25c; Prunes, &c;
Ieyering's Premium Chocolate, Toe half
pound. All You want.
W. 2. WOOLLS & SON,
400 south Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, Feb. H..
SENATE.
SENATE.

The action of the House of Represen-
tatives in returning TO the Senate the
agricultural appropriation dill, with a
resolution declaring that an amendment
therein was contrary 10 the constitution,
and asking that il be eliminated, came
no in the Senate today Immediately after
the opening. The Senate receded from
its previous action. The amendment in
question was one submitted some days
ago BY DIR. Hansbrough abolishing the
drawback on wheat.
Mr.. Hansbrougb took the floor. In
moving that the Senate receed from its
amendment as "asoothing 10 the wound
ed spirsts OF the House, he expressed
deep regret that the matter was not to
be decided upon its merits. He declared
that tae House bad taken no action to
prevent the "pernicious practice" Of the
Treasury Department and stop its en-
croachmcnts upon the tariff laws, but
that il used constitutional pretense to
force the Senate to act in accordance
with its wishes in the closing days of
Congress.
Upon Mr.. Spooner's motion the vote
by which the bill was passed, was recon-
sidered
Mr.. Foraker, said he would not oppose
the motion, bat he wished togocn record
against the acton Of the House. he did
not believe ia position we'll taken.
Mr. Morgan. declared that The House
bad trausended its authority in return
ing the bill. Mr.. Spooner took tie
ground that the House was entirely
within its power. He thought the House
had improper and dignided manner
called the attention of the House to an
excess of its powers aud that the Senate
was BY the same procedure acting as 1t
should do.
Mr.. Money, Miss, took the same
position.
The amendment was then disagreed
to. and the bill with the amendent
eliminated. was passed.
The District ofColumbia appropriation
bill, was passed, after an amendment was
adopted increasing the limit OF cost OF
the District municipal building to So
500. 900.
The diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill was taken up.
When the court of impeachment
assembled at 2 O'Clock, Senator Hale
announced that the object for which
three hours secret session was held, had
not been accomplished. He said that
later he would ask that the court again
take up the subject. 1t related to the
question of admitting certain testimony
given b. Judge Swayne before Hous :
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

The bread box in front of the store
on the northwest corner of Wilkes and
Royal streets was relieved OF a port; on
OF It's contents at ala early hour Ibis
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
KILLED bH Mail Train.

Joshua Slaughter was struck py toe
.;,ot If the last Southern mail tram
p,' sr the railway station at CulpePer yes,
near .ns - instantly killed. The old
, : an va. picking up coal on the track
and did not see the raplG,y Un an@IeJ
s si The 5ody was badly I nan sDom
come parts Of it being found - ''e' A'''
saha truck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Girls New
TailOr-made Suits

For spring are daily arriving. They are UNI
usually smart aud attractive, some being quite
elaborate.
New effects in fancy Cheviot Suits; blouse
jackets and shirred skirts; sizes IA and 10.
$3.50 each.
New Panama Cloth Suits; full blouse
jackets and shirred skirts; sizes IA and l6.
$40 each.
Handsome quality Of Tan Covert Suits,
made with collarless jacket and killed
skirt; sizes IA to 10.
$34 each.
Handsome Figured Brillisntine Suits.
fancy vest effect; shirred and plated blouse
and plated skirt; sizes IA. l6 and IS.
$50 each.
Handsome Broadcloth Suits, fancy white
vest and pearl buttons; jacket, cut-away ef-
fects; and Killed skirt; sizes IA, 10 and Is.
,$25 each.
Handsome Broadcloth Suits, blouse effect,
with girdle and selfstrapping; fancy vest eff
feet; skirt fiounce effect; sizes IA, IL and Is.
So5 each.
A Special In Girls Mackintoshes.
A new lot Of Girl1' Cashmere Maekintoshss,
in navy blue, brown aud garnet, made with
military cape and full skirt; sizes to Is
years.
A Very Special Value at $3.50 Each.
Third floor. G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

LEADBEATER'S YEAST POwDER!
Guaranteed absolutely pure. 4Oc per pound
''' '' E. s. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at $40 and sets s:4O'
Hin water at 600 a. m. and 1854 p. a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
NOTICE.

| will have small change at my store on
King street, on Saturday morning between 10
and y O'Clock. for the convenience Of the
public. h. BAfR, ~.
febi6-1b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

WEATHER .--For TINS sec
ton partly cloudy tonight ana SaturuA''
colder Saturday; fresh westerly wlnus'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

GOOD PIGS CHEAP.-To close them out
will se,l 80 lbs. FIGS at 7c pound. Pine te'
fore Christmas lOe. J. &. AlLBUHN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
HOUSE.

Chaplain Couden when the House met
at noon today, offered beautiful prayer,
eulogizng Frances +. Willard, whose
statue will be accepted this afternoon,
AS "the uncrowned queen of purity and
temperance
Mr.. Dalzell. from the committee on
rules, reported the rule on The statehood
bill. 1t discharges the committee on
territories ftom further consideration OF
the bill as amended by the Senate, dis
agrees TO the amendments, and asks TOR
a conference with the Senate.
Mr. Williams on the demand OF Mr..
Dalzell for the previous question on the
rule, asked for yea and nay vote,
which was ordered.
The previous question was ordered
1866 to 1877. Mr.. Dalzell explained that
the effect of the adoption of the rule
would be non-concurrence in the Sem
ate amendments to the statehood bill
and the sending of the bill to conference
Messrs Hamilton and Powers, reruo'
licans, and Moon, democrat, were APP
pointed as conferrees on the part OF the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

Begioning next Sunday, February 18th, an
arrangement has been made whereby local
tickets between Washington and Alexandra
and all classes 81 eeomwutation tickets between
same points will b. good on any of the trains
of the Southern Railway carrying coaches and
ON any of the trains Of the Washington.South'
ern Railway carrying coaches, tickets being
interchangeable on either line as above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Enp SAIE.

$4,000 NEGOTIABLE NOTES secured BY
first mortgage on real estate. Inquire OF A.,
na1efie Office. lehln Nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

There were no cases ior lr'a' ~
P.aiee Court this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( bDtlPOD
10th.l It'll. + Il G StsN w.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.
DRY GOODS.
Hereafter and antil further notice store will
close at $780, p. M.
Boys Clothing
Department,


Several lots OF Boys Suits, Refers and
Oyerroats offered vt reduced prices for quick
clearance. Some half price; some less than
half
Boys Wool Suits. in navy blue, black and
dark mixtures; two and three-piece styles;
well-made suits and very excellent value;
sizes TO 10.
Special Price s965. Were s..
Youths Atwood Long Pants Suits (coat.
pants and vest acknowledgements style: cut in
the latest effect: sizes 6 to 20, or 80 to 3dinch
chest measure.
Special Price, $40. Were $lF.
BOYS Wash Suits, in Russian, Sailor
Blouse and Peter Thompson" sts,es, OF plain
white piques and galateas, striped reps aud
colored galatea and linens; sizes q to IL.
Special Price, 1926. Were 1915 to 81.
Little Boys Refers aud Oyercoats. fine
qualities; styles. drsssg effects; sizes to 8.
Special Price. 1895 Were 81 80. $3.50 and $40
Boys Overeoats al Reduced Prices.
Little Boys 0yercoats aud Refers; sizes
too.
1915 each. Were s., s. and S..
Roys' and You;hs' Overcosts, cut very long
and full. with belted backs; sizes to ~.
$3.50 each. Were Sl0snd $3.50.
Third floor. Tenth ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

Interchange of Local and Commute
ton Tickets between the H.. II. *
II. and Washington-Southe Raii-
way and Southern Railway between
Alexandria and Washin gtOD.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-07
TEXAS SUITABLE FOR DATES
Opinion of a Syrian on the Growth of
the Palm in America.

According to views entertained by
Josef Hahmet a Syrian who has set
tied near Waco, the northwestern
counties of Texas are exactly suited in
all respects for the production of the
date palm and would afford settlers OF
that portion of the Lone Star State an
unfailing source Of revenue, writes the
Dallas News.
Mr.. Hahmet said: 1.-THE date palm
should be grown far enough from the
ocean to insure it from humid breezes
and give it hot, dry summers for the
ripening of its fruit. 1t wants plenty
of water, however, and no country is
better supplied with water underneath
and sunshine overhead than the west
ern and northwestern portion of Tex
as. 1t would not be new to the Uni
ted States, for Arizona and California
are producing dates successfully. In
New Mexico date palm offshoots were
planted this year extensively. So far
as l am able to learn no one, other
than florists, have introduced that val
liable plant into this State, so that he
who attempts it here will earn the
credit of adding another crop to the
productions Of his State.
"Once established, a date palm Or
chard lasts for centuries, and when
planted where nitrogen and phosphates
are abundant, provided there are
water and hot sun, an abundant yield
is certain Water can be obtained in
any of the counties west and north
west Of Cisco at depths varying from
thirty-five TO fifty feet. The soil is re-
tentive and entertainments are all that
are needed for reservoirs, with just
enough excavation to get the material
for the entertainments. One average
tree should yield 200 pounds of fruit
eight years. High grade trees will ex-
coed the average given perhaps 1OC
per cent. The best palm orchards are
planted forty feet between the rows
and thirty-five feet apart; any other
fruit or any crop can be successfully
grown between the palm trees. One
acre of date palms, together with other
crops that can be grown on the same
space at the same time, will support @
family. In Africa and in Asia date
palms occupy pasture lands and are
not hurt by the cattle, sheep or cam
els. After a date palm orchard is es
tablished it is hard to injure it by any
process. Date palm trees are beauti
full, and they improve the health OF
those who reside near them"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-07
Suicide with Comfort.

do you know the only Irishman
who ever committed suicide?" asked
W. B. Pollard. You know it is said
that Irishmen never commit suicide,
and when the argument was advanced
in a crowd of that nationality he was
so unstrung that he decided to show
his opponents that Irishmen do some
times commit a rash act. He accord
ingly disappeared, and the man who
employed him started search. When
he got to the barn he looked up toward
the rafters and saw his man hanging
with a rope around his waist.
"'What are you up to, PatT he
asked.
"'Orm hanging meself, begobsp the
Irishman replied.
"'why don't yc1 put it around your
neck?'
Faith, OF did, but OF couldn't
braythe,' was the unsmiling reply Of
the man from the Emerald Isle."-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-01-07
THE succorn CARPENTER.
An Odd Character of the jewish Quar-
ter In Great Cities.

ter In Great Cities.
The oldest industry in the metropo-
lis is that of a succoth carpenter, who
finds employment one week Of the year
In the Ghetto among the orthodox
Jews. His work is done in the fort
night which precedes the Feast OF the
Tabernacles and consists In building
odd little booths known as succoths In
the back yards of the tenement-houses
The feast of the tabernacles Is sup
posed to commemorate the time during
which the children Of Israel wandered
In the wilderness, and probably also
their sojourn In the land of Egypt.
During this period they lived more or
less in the open, which fact is symbol
lied by the booth having no roof, or
else a covering Of evergreens and bull
rushes. According to another school,
the booths represent the time when
the Israelites came in such numbers
that they were unable to get into the
temple, and so built temporary shelters
around the sacred edifice.
The succoth should be boxlike In
shape, not less than six feet in height,
six feet long, and four feet wide. 1t
should be made of the cheapest and
f1imsiest building material to indicate
what it represents. Some of the build
ers take pride in making the structures
as ramshackle as possible. Others use
the poorest materials, but saw and I'll
them with 80 much skill that the fin
ished succoth is neat and attractive
There is but little commercial elemen
In the industry. The employer sup
plies the wood or the builder sells 1
, to him at cost, while for the work o.
setting it up his price is nearly Away
90 cents. Charitable Hebrews will
often employ two or three builders ant
2 pay each the same as the rest.
Here during the festival week tn
! family takes its meals and assemble
every day for prayer. 1t is not at al
O unpleasant in fair weather, but wher
. as aften happens, 1t rains, the situation
is decidedly uncomfortable. On rain
day symbolism vanishes, as rain
practically unknown in the stony des
ert where the Israelites wandered age
a ago.
Still more suggestive is the way 1
which the prayers are said. Instea
Of kneeling or of clasping the hand
the one who prays holds a fruit, us'
o ally a pomegranate, in one hand an
bulrush or water reed in the othe
At the end of the prayer each of thes
= is shaken twice and then handed ov'
a to the next member Of the family. TT
water reeds are supposed to common
rate the finding of Moses in the bu
h rushes, and the fruit the promise
the Lord to give them land fowir
! with milk and honey.-New Vol
Evening Post.