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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Personal.

Messrs. Lucien G. Smith and Ed
mund Franklin, of this city, will be
among those who will receive the de,
gree OF NJ. d. at the commencement Oh
the Gee rye Washington University III
Washington, 10 June.
Messrs. A. d. Brockett, Julian l.
Williams. .. II. Kirk, and K bert r.
Downham have gone to Savannah, Ia
"a delegates from Post f. Of this city, 10
the annual convention OF the Travellers
Protective Association. They will visit
1t Augustine, Fla, aud other places
while away.
Mr.. s S. Hopkins, lately removed
from Alexandra, who is to occupy MI
S. F. Templeton's new building, now IN
process of erection on Wayne avenue
opposite the post officer with a com
plrte and up to date line OF jeweIry' Is
now in New York buying his STOCK
= Stanton Dispatch.
Mr. p. f. DOwney has been appoint
ed official engrosser for the Daughters
of the American Revolution. Mr.
Downey is au expert penma an ana uoes
beautiful work.
Governor Glenn has appointed Mr. j.
Clinton Smoot, Of this place, as deie'
gate to the Southern Industrial Parlia-
ment in Washington May % TO 20
THE Hustler, OF North wilkes
boro, N. G.
City Engineer Fendall, of Baltimore,
has appointed Mr.. r. Keith Compton
as assistant city engineer. NJ. Comp
ton is graduate of St. Johns Academy,
of this city, where he is we'll known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stuart, now oil
Richmond, are on visit to relatives In
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Elliott Heath enter
tanned at luncheon at the Virginia Club
Monday. Their guests were Mrs.
Jas. b. Corbitt, of Suffolk, and Miss
AnsIey, of Alexandria. = Norfolk Land
mark.
Miss Mary Gibson aud Miss Mary
Ball. who have been visiting friends in
this city, left this evening tor their home
in Richmond.
Mrs. ]. ID. Gattwood and her daughter,
Miss Hildreth Gatewood, have returned
from a delightful two weeks stay al
Virginia Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Anniversary Celebration.

The tenth anniversary of Alexandra
Division, No. /, Ancient Order OF III
bernians, took place last night. Inc
affair was we'll conceived, the programme
was rendered 10 creditable manner, and
all present experienced delightful even
lug The following was the order Oh
exercises
Address, NJ. r. O'Sullivan /; address,
p. j. Halaltigan, Editor National
Hiberniau instrumental music, Miss
Dewitt address, Prof. ?. }. Healy,
Professor Theology Catholic University ;
song Mrs. Jacob Brill address, P. J.
Morgan. District President A. o. ID
instrumental music, Miss Dewitt ad-
dress, Prof. J. G. Monaghan, Depart
ment Commerce and Labor. Rev. h. j.
Cutler was to have delivered an address,
but owing to the lateness of the hour
this feature was omitted, and he dismiss
ed the company.
The following members formed the
committee OF arrangements j. +.
Laphen, NJ. J. MacFarlaud, I. ID.
Downey, John Henratty, Rev. Fl. j..
Cutler, j. T. Sweeney, F. T. Quinn, w.
II. Sweeney, John McKenua and Jas.
Roche.
The following are the present officers
of The division NJ. R. O'Sulligan, Presi-
dent; J. P. Laphen, Vice-Presideni
l. LYONS DOlan, Recording Secretary
+. T. Quinn, Financial Secretary; W.
H. Sweeney, Treasurer; Archie Moore,
Sentinel; NJ. Downey, Sergeant-atIarmsi
Rev. H. J. Cutler. Chaplain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Black Patti TroubadOurs.

4Looney Dreamland," as presented
Iast Saturday night at the Opera House
by the Black Patti Troubsdours, was
axcellent in every detail Each number
on the programme was fine, and worth
the price. of admission. There was plenty
the highest order. Sissieretta Jones
BLACK PATTI rendered several operate
airs in a wonderful manner Her sing
ing of Suwanee River was aPplauded
TO the echo. A notable feature OF the
performance was Harry Kraton the man
with the educated hoofs. The singing
of Francis Morris also deserves special
mention. The company is under, the
management of Mr.. William Allen,
formerly of this city, and at one time
employed as conductor on the W., A.
4 Mt. V. Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
The Primary.

The democratic primary to nominate
candidates for city and State offices VIII
he held on the 29th inst--just two weeks
from today. The offices to be filed are
State-Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk
Of Courts. City Treasurer, Commissioner
of Revenue, Magistrates, and Constables
for each ward. City-AuditOr, Corporal
ion Attorney, Tax Collector and Clerk Of
Gas The names of all candidates for
the democratic nomination for city
offices must be filed with the secretary
of the city democratic committee before
noon of Wednesday, May IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Work of Thieves.

Despoiling of river yachts, both san
and steam, has of late become the prsc-
tics of petty thieves along the port 'front.'
Robberies drawings, screens to windows
and other light trimmings for comfort
and ornament, valued by those who en-
gage in aquatic sports, have become ire
ouent. The plumber is sold by the thieVeh
for mere pittance of its cost. Lately
3 well-known steam yacht of this locality
was partially dismantled OF SUCH para,
phernalia and the owner has employees
detectives for the good of all interested,
hoping to apprehend the thieves snu
have them prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Police Court.

IJustice H. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
tIiis morning
John Lewis, colored, arrested by Wal
liam Gambler charged with disorderly con-
duct, was fined $2.5O
Frank Marvins, arrested by Othcer
Knight charged with stealing saddle
and bride from Benz. Cogswell, was
fined $40.
Frank Butler, cOlored, arrested by
Officer Roberts charged with disorderly
conduc; and fighting, forfeited 10 col
lateral by failing to appear.
William Smith, arrested by Ofhcers
Ferguson and Arlington charged with
asssalting child of George h. Nails
was dismissed. -,
Clarence Grady, colored, charged with
assaulting Randolph jones, was dismiss
ed.
A man charged with maintaining &
nuisance on his premises, was dismissed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
King ROughbeard.

This opera should be of interest to,the
older people of Alexandria, as we'll as
the children, for the reason that 1t Is
the work of two OF our townswomen,
Miss Melissa Hill having written the
libretto and Mrs. Oscar F. Carter set the
same to music. The object sh ould also
appeal to the public. The performance
is for the benefit of the Free Kinder
garden, wherein is begun training, the
results Of which will be seen in the next
generation. The plot is cleverly drawn
and the music is bright and c'Itchy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Store Robbed.

c. B. Leary's store at Cherry Hill,
at Prince William county, short dis,
lance south of this city, was robbed
Saturday night of quantity of clothing
shoes. tobacco, &c. The Prince William
county authorities yesterday arrested a
negro named Charles Jones on susPlc'"n d,
and took him to the county jail at
Manassas by way OF this city. A white
man whose home is in this city Is sus-
pected Of having been with Jones, and a
warrant has been issued for his arrest
also
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
A Week of Carnival.

As heretofore stated the officers OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry have secured
the Jones and Adams Carnival Company
which will furnish the shows aud free
attractions on the old lair grounds.
Special features will be provided for each
day and the company will give several
exhibition drills during the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Musterinus Death.

The body of sn unknown white man
was found at Cherry Hill, on the wash
ton.Southern Railway. last saturday
night. There was hole IN the niau ,
head, but it could not be ascertaineu
whether he had been struck by 'Ialn
or had been murdered and placed whefe
found. A bundle lay alongside Inc
BODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Prizes Awarded.

The annual contest for the Wallace
prizes for ex-tempore speaking was held
Friday evening at the Episcopal Iheo-
logical Seminary. near this city. VIM.
Crosby Bell, B. A., won the first prize
and Wythe Leigh KinsOlviug won the
second. The prizes consist OF the in
terest on fund of 81 600, two-thirds
going to the winner and one-third to the
second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Rass Ont of Season.

According to section 2lOS, code OF
1887, it is unlawful to kill or capture
auy river bass commonly called black
bass OF black perchl, or pond bass (com-
monty called southern chgbl, between
the 18th day of May and the lst day OF
July of each year, or to shoot or spear
the same at any time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
A Disastrous Calamity.

1t is a disastrous calamity when you lose
your health. because indigestion and constl.
patton have sapped It away. Prompt relief
can be had in DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They build up your digestive organs and cure
headache, dizziness, c,lic, constipation, etc
Guaranteed at E. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug
store; 25e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
OF Railway Watches.

The new firm Of Dearborn and Sons, Jewell
ers are gradually progressing into prominence;
They have been awarded general inspector Of
ali railway watches in this city, and an add
tioual territory as tar south as Charlottesville,
A husfIing business firm must succeed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Time Tried and Merit Proven.

One Minute Cough Cure is right on time
when it COMES 10 curing Coughs, Group
Whooping Cough, etc. 1t IS perfectly narn-
less, pleasant to take aud is the children's
fayorite Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
White Cotton Materials
For Graduation Gowns and Summer
Wear.

wear.
Second Floor, Eleventh Street,
French Lawn, sometimes called Paris Muslin.
Very sheer and soft, and with lovely
silken sheen, 40 inches wide. Per
Ndfu....... Oh ~ 10 pls%t
Wash Chiffon. sometimes called Chifionette.
A fine chiffon like cotton weave, a little
heavier than French Lawn. 40 inches
wide. Per to Sl.25
French Organizes.
90 inches wide Per yard ........50c to Sl.25
India Linon.
Always a favorite weave. because it laund-
ers we'll Per yard ...... .......... ....oc to see
Persian Lawn.
50 inches wide. Per yard............25c to 6Oc
Dotted Swisses.
Always pretty and ever popular, particu-
larly the small dots. - inches wide.
Per yard. ..''''''''.'''o'zc !" ''c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:46 and sets 100.
Hon wster at 1855 a. no. and 4:25 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15

WEATHER Rs.-For TINS sec
ton occasional showers tonight ana !uesnay'
light southerly winds, becoming variable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
DRY GOODS.
PARASOLS
AND
UMBRELLAS.

These are the reliable kinds and can be de-
pended upen for good service.
Taffets and Pongee Psrasols, hemsttched
or plain: all colors; also black Union talieta
tucked border; $3.50 value. S2e- 81 20
Taffeta or Pongee ParasOls, plain or hem;
stitched; all the leading shades aud black and
white check, with plain black Dor 81 %
AlI-silk Tafieta Coao hing Parasol, plain,al
colors, tight rolling. with case; enameled
handles to MATCH $3.50 value. 81 Is
Special ......,, ...,.,,.. ....',. .s''''s.'.s
six Gloria Umbrellas, 20 aud Is inch; case
and tassel: new stylish handles. tome OF them
alone worth the price of the umbrella; OSC
81. so value. Special. .........,......
Silk Gloria Umbrellas, for women or men
26 and Is inch paragon frame; stylish hand
les of horn, pearl, sterling, ebony
and natural wood; 81 value. Spe- 81 Ak
clal ....... .......s's...s..'. 800
Union Tafieta SUI and rain Umbrellas, all
colors. with fancy border; stylish
loop handles; $3.50 value Spe- 5O
clal............ ....s....... .s.'.s'.''''''' v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
ELLIOTT'S,
42S-43O King Street.

T-uF regular bi-monthly meeting Of the
MoNTAGUE DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Gill he held TUESDAY NIGHT, May l6,
Al & o'clock. in the clubs rooms, corner Of
King and Washington streets. myl5 q
DOOMs FOR RENT. furnished or unfur-
X nished, on north Washington street. ned,t ESn'
yenient to electric cars. Address BOOMER,
this Office. mylo 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-15
ELLIOTI'S.
428-430 King Street.
Notice.

On all purchases of one dollar or over we
deliver to West End; also Del Ray and st.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
SOUIER TIES CHAMPION
The Local Man was in Great Form.
Banks and Richardson Break Even.

The Local Man was in Great Form.
Banks and Richardson Break Even.
Yesterday afternoon by breaking 50 out
OF 100 targets Luther J. squier, one OF this
cities crack shots, tied with Fred Gilbert,
the worlds champion. The shoot was held
under the auspices of the Wawaset Gun
Club and was held in honor OF the dis
tinguished gunner.
Squier's work for some time has not
been any too good but yesterday his great
shooting was the feature. When one con-
siders that we have a man in our city
who is able TO shoot a worlds champion
TO stand still, and also three others
whose work was nearly as good, then
the worth of Delawares gunners is read
ily recognized.
Another feature Of the shoot was the
tie at % targets each Of those old rivals,
Alden b. Richardson, Of Dover, the pres
cnt State champion, and Ned Banks
seeker of the title. James n. Skelly was
close up with 81 tarkets to his credit. The
shooting began at 1870 o'clock, and al
though il was bad under foot, a large
crowd was in attendance. The weather
conditions were favorable to good scores
and following vii be found the number Of
targets each man broke.
EVENT ONE.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
EVENT TWO.
WITH THE SHOOTERS.
Fred Glbort struck a tartar.

Sired Gilbert struck tartar.
1T was Gilberts birthday. When asked
his age Fred said: How old is Anng'
srhe shooting game must be contagious.
Luther and Fred have been travelling to-
gether.
'"Pop" Green let the stove in the club
house go out
'Luther squiers has been shooting every
day since November 2s, and has Travelled
over 2eoo miles nearly all OF which was in
the night.
'Giloert and sQuiers are shooting al
Scranton this afternoon.
sAlden 3. Richardson compares favor.
ably with any gun artist in the country.
'Billy Foord is not shooting up to his
standard. Too much work has made hin
stale.
'In Ned Banks, Jim Skelly. Luther
squiers, Billy Foord. Alden Richardson
and Jim McKelvey. Delaware is repre
sented by shooters that compare with an,
in the world. No matter how good IN,
man is who comes here he can be sure q
getting hot argument
Tomorrow Fred Gilbert shoots at PIN
ipsburg, n. j., and then starts for hom
where he viii eat his Christmas dinner.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
WILMINGTON A. A.
in TRI-STATE
The Circuit Will Remain the
Same as 1t Was Last
Year
CARPENTER FOR PRESIDENT
sneclnl % rhe EyenInr Iournal.


Harrisburg. Dec. ls-rhe Tri-State
League officials met at the Bolton House
in this city last night and m a 5-hour ''hot
air. convention accomplished little. Here
IS what they did. The circuit will remain
the same as it was last year. Charlie Car
penter. OF Altoona, was nominated for
president George w. Heckert of York
and j. A. Slough of Johnstown were nom-
inated for secretary. The election viii be
held in January.
Several warm Arguments took place be-
tween the different club representatives
about players Mr. Curley Of Wilmington.
called the manager of Altoona down for
his statement Ia the papers saying he
didn't want Wilmington in tho league be-
cause it was q drain last season. The Al
toona manager denied making the state
ment AN present promised TO put strong
clubs in the field and said they looked for
ward 20 a very prosperous season.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19

Edited by Harold Harvey
ON THE ALLEYS.

'The Ajax bunch are on the toboggan
'That new team, olympia Seconds. are
coming strong.
'Corigan rolled 6s2 on the Olympia al
leys yesterday afternoon for the turkey
The score was high for about halt
hour when Cupid Pennington went him
two pins better.
'Captain "Curley" johnson says the
next time he bowls there will be man
on the foul line
'Rolph only needed to make i76 TO land
the turkey but the bird was dying high
and he just missed him.
'rhe "Old Man" says his BAN isn't as
sweet as violet water but thta it gets the
pins mad will also land him the money.
aMr. Portable =. r." Green and white
SLIPPERS were rolling partners last night
and copped the change.
'Harvey Boxer wants to resign from the
Peiroe team and join Casino. rs that
Evening journal., 1905-12-19


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line
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cu.s-.' . ~ l'eslei'e ~ HOP jackson
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24si Equitable Industrial
l6 Market
Street,
W. Front& Franklin
f. .'oeees Twelfth
lslce lil2 Street.
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INDIVIDUAL ABSOLUTE PRIvAc, A. -
a0 our subscribers to have liberal rates be M
large numbers OF we arere daily W
Three Free Service
For further information.
4 DEIMARvIA TELEPHONE COMPANY
Charles c. kur, President.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
RAsERALI-

'Mccoy, better known as McPhnins
who pitched across the bridge two sea-
sons ago. was in town yesterday. He has
been drafted BY Washington from Mont
gomery. Ala
"The owners Of the Wilmington A. A.
are trying to make a deal whereby they
can get Broderick for the coming season.
Thel little fellow is tired of HARRISBURG
and wants to come here.
'romy Kane and Pike Poulson. who las,
year pitched for the wilmington team
vii be given trial by Manager Frysinger
Of Lancaster.
you remember the Evening Journal
said that the Tri-State would not have
clubs in Pittsburg and Youngstown this
season.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
CANDY TOYS.

Tons Of bright, clear candy toys,
handmade, representing the ami
NAL kingdom. Just the thing to
please the little onesi 10 cents per
pound; two pounds for 25 cents.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
BASEBALL
BOXING
| SHOOTING

Chester defeat causing you to streng-
thenT
srhere will be more than one club fight
ing it out al the end Of the season.
'l'he bowlers Of the Young Mems Re
publican club thinks the bowling news in
the Evening journal is an right
"Thanks"
'The Tri-City captains would do well to
look over the talent ia the Academy
League.
eThe following scores were rolled on the
alleys of the Young Mems Republican
Club last week Rice, 21S; Brown. 2Ol;
Sheppard. 22si Pyle. $50; Or. PennocS. ls5:
Lawson 1856; Springer. l75; Hllegas, $50;
Hellings 1885,; Dan Mears 90.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
FOOTBALL.

.The request of the students Of Colum-
bia to continue football was denied by the
faculty yesterday.
"The colleges OF the West are nearly
wholly and soully composed of 'profes-
sionals.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19

he abel to see good fights and 2o-round af-
fairs at that.
.o'Brien has a large following in this
city.
.rhere is some talk of holding an anna
teur boxing tournament in this city. Any
desiring to enter viii please send their
names to The Evening Journal
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
BASKETBALL.

sThe basketball team of the High School
are after Turn Hall to hold their games
IN
'The Wilmington basketball team win
play al its home games in the Opera
House.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
Are We Growing?
For Your Information
NAME

During the week ending December 49, 1906 Automati
stalled for the following new subscribers:-
Evening journal., 1905-12-19

NOTICE.
We have an immense variety Of
candies. We will arrange and
pack il any way you desire.
Just let Us have your order carly
so that we may give il our best
attention.
Evening journal., 1905-12-19

sThe Diamond tsate Poultry and Pet
Stock Association will hold its first ex-
hibition in Turn Hall beginning On Janu-
airy 0 to 49,
Evening journal., 1905-12-19
sELF-pEFENcE.

"A Wilmington man has $1,000 to bet on
Fltzslmmons, and win bet any part Of it,.
''Look out for the old man tomorrow
night"
'The sportsmen Of this city viii soon
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-12-07
PAT GROVE ON TRIAL.
large Crowd Of Curious Spectators
Assemble in the Court Room
at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. G.-Pat Grove
charged with shooting Policeman Al
II. Jackson with intent to kill, was
brought to trial at II o'clock this NORM
ing before Judge Day in the criminal
court. The work of empaneling the
jury occupied the entire session and!
the jurors have not bee@ selected as.
yet. The better class of citizens are
aVerSe to serving at Groves trial.
When Grove vas brought in. theI
our room was crowded with special
tors, all of whom were men, excepting
one woman. Grove was dressed asl
Immediately as usual, in a new suit of
clothes and new shoes. He was brought
in by jailer and two deputies who
stood guard during the entire proceed,
irgs. No intimation has been made asI
to what the defense Will be.
The crime with which Grove Isl
charged was committed on the night of
September 6, near Sixteenth and Hick-;
DRY streets, when Policeman jackson
was shot in the leg during a fusillade of
shots between a squad of police and a!
man supposed to be Grove.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-12-07
TOO QUICK FOR RoBBER
Turns on Time Lock Just as Burglar
Held Up the Cashier.

Arcola, H.. Dec. Am unsuccessful
attempt was made to rob the Arcolal
state bank just as the officials were:
closing by VIII Shaw, who drew a gun,
on the cashier and demanded $1,000.
One of the clerks, who was putting the,
cash In the safe, turned the time lock,
ard frustrated the robber. Shaw wis
arrested and disarmed. 1t is believed.
that = is insane.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-12-07

Norfolk, Va, shitped recently the
largest single cargo of lumber ever sent
out, 100000 fest Of North Carolina
pine for New York arrns.