davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Present TO Firemen.

After the fire at the Colonial" on
north Fairfax street had ben extin-
guished yesterday evening, the owner OF
the property, Mr.. F. L Wagar, a COM
narrative stranger in the city, called on
Mfr. NJ. B. Harlow and made inquiries
concerning the fire department. He
said he had been told that the Alexan-
dria Fire Department was volunteer
organization, with only few paid men-
beers and was informed that this was all
true. He then said he had been impressed
with the faithful manner in which they
had worked at the fire and felt grateful
40 the men for saving his property with
such slight damage and thereupon wrote
4 check for $50 which he asked Mr.
Harlow to present to the department
and to express to the men the gratitude
he felt toward them. This morning Mr..
Harlow handed Chief Pettey the check
and the chief divided the money equally
between the three active fire companies.
Mr.. Wagar recently purchased the prop
erty formerly occupied by St. Mary $
Academy and has converted II into an
apartment. house fitted with all modern
announcements and cOnveniences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Sent TO the Grand Jury.

William Mckay, coIored, who ran
amuck on Fishtown yesterday and shut
Robert Harris, colored, in the leg and
subsequently lodged ball in the leg OF
George Griffin, white, who was one OF a
posse who we're attempting to intercept
the assassin. was brought into the Police
Court this morning. Harris was present
and testified to the scenes on Fishto%n,
while other witnesses gave the details OF
the chase, the shooting of Griffin and
the capture Of Mckay. The prisoner
was sent on to the grand jury by Justice
Cation. Mckay was arrested recently
charged with stealing bicycle in Wash
ington. 1t is also alleged that he dis
charged pistol yesterday near Queen
and Fairfax streets before he went 10
FishtOWn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Burning of a Hotel.

About the time the Gazette was being
nut to press Yesterday afternoon the
large fo1r-story frame hotel at New
Alexandria was burning and its total DIES
truction seemed inevitable The milan
mable nature of the material OF which II
Ms constructed caused the freio burn
fiercely, and there being no ire APP
paratus near the scene, about all that
could be done was to remove everything
possible from the building, The struc-
tire burned for several hours and was
totally destroyed Toe building was
erected in 1894 by the projectors OF New
Alexandria. The hotel had recently
been occupied only by j. F. Blackwell
and his family as caretakers. The origin
of the fire is unknown. The building
was opened to the public on July 4,
1894, and dedicated by Hon. William
Jennings Bryan. Mr.. Bryan made an
address and wa followed by Hon James
Richards n, Of Tennessee, aud Hon. ;.
s. Yoder, of ohio, then members Of
Congress. The hotel was owned by the
Land and River improvement Company,
of which Park Agnew, NJ. B. Harlow,
and ]. X. swartz, of this city, are Of
fcers. There was no insurance.
The hotel was built at time when
efforts were being made 10 found what IS
known as New Alexandria. A company
purchased large tract of land extend
ing from the southern approach of the
electric railway bridge to the Dyke, most
of which was laid of in lots. The Dels
Manufacturing Company erected a furnl-
lure factory on the place. A BASKET
factory was constructed together with
plant for the manufacture of metallic
ware. The hotel was subsequently
built az we'll as number OF small resi-
dences while the electric railway company
placed their power house and car barn
in the prospective town. The furniture
factory was burned in December 1872,
bur was rebuilt 1t never, however,
seemed to prosper. In the early part
of September 1901, one of the buildings
mentioned above, which was then being
used as a spoke factory, was destroyed
by fire, and the burning OF the hotel
Yesterday is the third OF the larger
structures which has met similar fate.
Attempts had been made in past years
To attract summer bOarders to this hotel,
but the enterprise failed.
New Alexandria started out with fair
PROMISES of ultimate success. The rail
way company in constructing their
bridge across Hunting creek had pro-
yided for carriageway and sidewalk, and
ghe intercourse between Alexandria and
abe new town was lively for a time.
Later, however, the railway company re-
moved the carriageway and sidewalk in
order, it was suggested, to avoid damage
suits resulting from accidents on the
bridge, since which time New Alex
andria has made no material progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
IocaL BREvITIEs.

Tho t,sidruce Of Mr.. Burkitt, neal
Manassas was destroyed by fire last
night.
George Mason Council, Royal Area
nun held AN interesting meeting lasl
night. Two new candidates were mi
tiate1.
The schooner W. p. Hood. which VS.,
rscenrly loaded with railroad ties at W
A smoot & Co.'S. wharf. sailed today ioI
Boston.
Tomorrow will be Mauhdy Thursday,
or HOLY Thursday. and will be appruPr'-
ateIy observed in Catholic aud Episcopal
church ;.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington Yesterday TO MILFORD III.
Thompson and Ida G.. Finnicum, OF
Fairfax county.
The last Of the lenten sermons vas
preached ia 81. Mary's Church last
night by Rev. Father Sullivan. of the
Catholic University of America.
The new iron bridge over The roadway
in West End is fat nearing completion,
aud it is said that it will be opened to
the public in about ten days. The APP
proaches are now-being constructed.
Ella Dobson and John Sutherland
we're before Justice Kirby at New Alex
andria yesterday. having been arrested
by Constable A. J. Payne at the in
stance of T.. d. Haydn, who charged
them with assault The woman was
fined 81. 80 and the man $4.3S.
The police authorities this morning
we're notified by the Adams Express Com
pany that package valued at S75 had
been drOpped from one Of their delivery
wagons. The pac age was later recov-
cred by Lieutenant Smith aud Officer
Gill, the package having been found by
a school boy.
The rattle of the steam launch Retta, which
was to have taken place at Mr.. 7. +. k"lly''s
saloon tonight has been postponed until
May30.
Fried clans, zoe per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
INV fir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
DaFgOnHI.

Mr.. James r.. Cation is still confined
to his home on north Columbus street
with an attack of grip.
Mrs. William 3. Daingerheld and
Mrs. Emmett c. Dunn will entertain
the Ladies Euchre Club at Mrs. Danger
fields residence on Washington street on
the evening OF Wednesday, April 2Gth,
at $50 o'clock.
Mrs. w. Frank Lambert, of this city,
who has been in Europe for the past
few months, recently fell while in ltaly
and broke her arm. Her sister, Mrs.
Armistead, is quite sick in Florence.
Mr.. Geo. X. Pickett, Of Fairfax, who
has been seriously i'll for some time, was
in the city today aud was warmly greeted
By his many friends.
MIS-. II. O. Hudgins, of Richmond,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. T. Shaw, on upper King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
scarcity of Fish.

Fishtown was again inactive this
morning. But few herring had arrived
and thew we're selling from the vessels at
SS5Oa4 per thousand No shad had
been received, and they were sui aa-
ysncing in prices. The packers again
fnd it difficult to fill all orders prompt
w. The cold northwest winds nave
naturally retarded fishing operations
Shad we're selling in market this morn
inc at So cents for buck, and at 60 cents
for roe. Herring we're 10 cents uoZeu
smoked 80 cents. Rockhsh were n 'au
at Is cents pound, and perch at 10
a Is cents. Catfish we're 20 cents
bunch. Some swapping turtles were ~ y
the fish stalls. They were quoted NJ ~
cents 81 DOund
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
New steamer Ordered.

Mr.. John Callahan, manager Of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
COMPANY. has given an order for new
sidewheel steamer to Newport News con
structors. The vessel sill cost S2OO, OOO
,nj will be $50 feet long over all, thirty
five feet on the water line and fifty feet
wide on deck. Fitted up with inclined
compound engines, she will have speed
of between eighteen and twenty miles
an hour and will have an exceptionally
wide saloon and main deck. There will
be no staterooms, but in the saloon will
be eight large parlors fitted up for pri-
yate parties, thus making the boat
desirable one for day trips. The steamer
is designed 10 meet the anticipated de-
mand for transportation during the con-
tinuance of the Jamestown Exposition,
as well as the growing trade between
Washington, Alexandria and Norfolk,
and for running daylight excursions be
tween those cities. The steamer will also
make trips on the river. In rebuilding
the old ferry line wharf in Washington,
Mr.. Callah an will arrange berth ior
the new boat at that pier, and she VIII
take on passengers to and from that
point When the plains are completed
changes that may be desired to improve
the steamer may be made. The steamer
is designed 10 be one of the fines. side
wheel boats ever On the Potomac.
II has been suggested BY several per-
sons in this city that the new steamer be
named "Alexandria," as the other boats
of the line are named alter terminals
Washington, Norfolk and Newport News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Wedding.

Miss Emma Rathburn and Mr.. John
Fl. Schofeld were married at the home
of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Austin c. Rathburn, sr., on Marietta
street, Wednesday evening at six
O'Clock. The ceremony, which was
witnessed by only the immediate friends
and relatives of the contracting parties,
was performed by Rev. E. r. Richards,
pastor of St. Johns English Lutheran
church. The house was beautifully
decorated for the occasion with carna-
tons, roses and foliage. The bride was
attired in handsome gown OF brown
silk and carried bouquet OF roses.
After a delicious dinner had been served,
the newly married couple went to their
home on Putnam avenue which bad been
previously prepared aud was ready for
occupancy. Those present at the we'd
ding we're: Messrs. and Mesdames Il.
l.. Stewart, Thomas Hoosan, Austin Z.
Rathburn, sr., Austin c. Rathbnrn, IT,,
Miss Jennie Grukle, Messrs. c. Nj.
Mock, Lafayette Daley ana Joseph
Larzelere. - GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Signal,
April lS.
mir. Schoheld is a son of the late d.
w. Schcfeld, and formerly lived in
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Fra DiaVOlO.

The title role will be taken by Mr.. NJ.
Harry Stevens, general favorite with
Alexandria audiences. In this opera he
has much solo work, particularly in the
third act, where he has a whole scene
His sweet tenor voice has ample scope
in the part assigned him, which added
to the dramatic situations in which he is
placed will add laurels to his other
triumps, among them, Alvin Barry in
the Little Tycoon and in the Cruel
6xion. The other tenor part will be
taken by Mr.. L. F. Randolph, jr.' who
has appeared as Ralph RacSstraw in
Pianafore, and DevilshoOf. in the
Rohemian Girl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Auction Sales Tomorrow.

Capt. R. F. Knox, auctiOneer, will Of
fer for sale at noon tomorrow in front OF
the Royal street entrance to the City Hall
the following property.
A LOT of ground on the north side OF
Queen street near Pitt.
Five lots of ground on the east side OF
Fairfax street, between Jefferson and
Franklin streets.
A lot of ground on the east side Of
Fairfax street, between Queen and Prin-
cess streets.
A lot of ground on the south side Of
Wilkes street near Pitt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Games at the High School.

For some years il has been the custom
at the Episcopal High Scnool to charge
% cents mission To galaes. This rule
has not been strictly enforced lately. ow-
ing chiefly to the absence OF any wall or
fence around the ball field. A ience
has now been erected aud hereafter
every person on he field will be expected
to wear a ticket conspicuously in sight.
These tickets can be bought at Gibson 5
drug store or at either gate, and any per-
son not wearing Que will ne requested
to purchase ole or leave the grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
A Sad Accident.

The many friends and acquaintance
of Captain aud Mrs. j. V. Davis will
regret to learn that few days after their
arrival at Antietam dispatch was
received from Connecticut announcing
that sister of Mrs. Davis, who lived in
that State, had fallen down a staircase
and been instantly killed. The sincere
sympathy of all in their former home Is
extende to them 10 their sorrow,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Police Court.

(Justice H. B. Cation presiding. J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning: :,
William Mckay, cOlored, arrested by
Officer Young for sh~oting George Crit
fin. white, and Robert Harris, colored,
was sent on to the grand jury.
Beverly Walker, colOred, arrested by
Officers Knight and Nicholson charged
with assaulting Charles Holmes with a
bottle. was dismissed.
William Bell, .coored, arrested by
Officer Roberts charged with asssulting
Charlotte Beckham, was fined -. 90.
A man who was charged with neglect
ing TO place a light on an obstruction
in the street was fined $3.50.
Several merchants who were charged
with obstructing sidewalks we're dis
missed upon promising to remove the
ohafaclps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Stockholders, Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corpor-
alton was held at the new banking house
of that corporation today for the election
of directors and for other business. The
report of the president, Mr.. c. J. Rixey5
was read, showing the corporation to be
in most nourishing condition. All the
stockholders expressed their approval Of
the handsome new banking building
into which the corporation has recently
moved and is now conducting its BUSH
ness. All the present board of directors
were reelected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
nnn,f RnrrnM Trouble

II is a bad habit to borrow anything, but
the worst thing you eau possibly borrow, IS
trouble. When sick sore. heavy, weary and
WORKOUT by the pains and poisOns of dyspep'
sis. biliousness, Bright's disease and similar
internal disorders. don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms, hut fly for reliefio Elec'
trio Bitters' Here YOU will find sure and per.
manent forgetfulneSs Of all your troubles, and
your body will not be burdened by load
of debt disease. At +. 5. Leadbeater Sons
drug store. Price soc. Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Card of Thanks.

Mr. F. L. Wagar, whose property was on
fire yesterday. and who. liz recognition and
appreciation Of the effective and valuable ser.
vices rendered by the fire department in ex-
tinguishing the flames, handed me n check
this morning for so to he divided between
the fire companies. desire to extend to him,
through the columns of the Gazette, my SIN
cere appreciation Of his Kindness, and 10 state
that the volunteer tiremen Of Alexandria are
every ready and willing TO lend assistance to
their fellow citizens in time Of fire.
Very respectfully.
GEO. W PETTEY,
Chief Engineer Fire Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Rest Cough Medicine for Children.

When you buy cough medicine Tor
small children you want one in when
you can place implicit confidence. You
want one that not only relieves but cures.
You want one that is unquestioDably
harmless. You want one that is pleas
ant to take. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy meets all Of these conditions.
There is nothing so good for the coughs
aud colds incident to childhood. IT Is
also a certain preventive aud cure for
Group, and there is 10 danger whatever
from whooping. cough when il is given;
II has been used in many epidemics Of
that disease with perfect success. For
sale by Gibson x Timberman and w.
F. Creighton < Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Police commissioners.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board of Police Commissioners Will De
held tonight, when two new policemen
will be elected. \ number of men have
applied for the positions. The new men
will take the place OF Messrs. James
Howsou and Samuel iicer, who will re-.
tire on tue LIST proximo. Mr. +. c..
Spinks, il is said, will not he a candi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
For Postmaster.

Friends of Magnus l.. Robinson, col
ored, in this city and vicinity are writ
ing letters and using their influence to
secure his appointment as postmaster at
Alexandria. 1t is expected that Booker
Washington will be asked to use his in
huence with the President 10 secure
Robinson's appointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
The CrucitixiOn.

As heretofore stated, Stainer's "The
CruciRxion" will he sunga at Christ Epis-
copal Church tonight by the Chapter OF
Praise, under the direction of Mrs.
Charles G. Lennon, organist OF the
church. There will be no entrance TEE,
but a collection will be taken up for
church work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
To Visit HagerstOwn.

A dispatch from Hagerstown, Md,
saws: THE Friendship Veteran Fire
mems Association of Alexandria has writ
ten TO the committee that they will at
tend the meeting of the Maryland State
Firemen's Association at Hagerstown, in
June. They will bring along the famous
oli hand. engine presented to the COM
PAW by George Washington, who was a
member. The engine will be placed in
the parade."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
The Weather.

The temperature was low again last
NIGHT. and this morning heavy frost
was visible. In some places the mercury
stood at 32o this morning. Later the
wind changed to the southwest when The
temperature rose and conditions became
more pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
FORGET About Your Stomach.

If your digestion is bad the vital organs of
your body are not fed and nourished as they
should be- They grow weak and invite dis
case. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat, cures indigestion and all stomach
troubles You forget you have a stomach
from the very day you begin taking it,. This
is because it gets arest-'ecuperates and grad
ually grows 80 strong and healthy that il
troubles you no more. Sold by W. r.
Creighton & Son, e24 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Corporation Court.
Judge l.. C. Barley presiding.]

Judge l.. c. Barley presiding
Georgianna Soil VS.. Jos. Williams;
deere confirming sale OF a house and lot
on the east side of Columbus street be-
tween Wolfe and Wilkes TO Jonathan
Matthews aud appointing Douglass
Stuart commissioner to convey property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Junior Order of Mechanics.

The State Council Of the Junior Order
of Mechanics convened at Manassas yes
terday. Messrs. Lambert Lyles and W.
d. Zimmerman are the representatives
of Alexandria Council of this city, and
Messrs. J. w. Bartlett and \. Is. Bon
durant of Belle Haven Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Silver Tea

As announced yesterday the ladies OF
the Board of Management of tue Alex
andria Library will give a silver tea at
the library rooms, No. se8 Prince tieet,
tomorrow evening from 1 to q O'Clock.
All who attend are promised a pleasant
evening and nice tea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah i.
Sampson, whose death occurred MonHay
evening, took place from the resi-
dence on south Washington street TINS
afternoon. The services were conducted
BY Rev. Mr.. Stump, Of the NJ. t.
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19

WEATHER PROBABILITiEs.-For this sec
ton fair and warmer tonight and thursday;
light to fresh westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
The Passover.

The Feast OF the Passover begins this
evening, when services will be held in
the synago ne in this city. The sesti-
val will last for seven DAYS in the re
formed churches aud for eight DAYS with
che orthodox Jews
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow ct 5:l7 and sets 6;4S.
High water at 1854 a. m. and $40 p. n.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-03

germ is 'er business when she's got
no drinkin' to do. You don't want to
go listenin' to a parcel of old gossips
like that. S'pose you let me keep tao
things you gave me. Come, now,
that's bargain. And the things gave
you"
I'll returned them" faltered So
phie, as her right hand mechanically
sought the finger of her left hand that
only yesterday had been decorated
with a gold ring set with two pearls
and a garnet.
David turned to the second parcel
on the table.
81 brought 'em back on the Off
chance" he said. 'Shall l undo the
string?"
By way of reply Sophie took the scis.
sors from the mantelpiece behind her,
and reaching across the table cut the
string in several places. Then she
looked up at David's face and laughed.
And Mrs. Meadows, coming into the
parlor abruptly to see if David was
still there, remarked that she was very
sorry to have interrupted, but hadn't,
of course, had the least idea that
everything was going so well.-London
Black and White.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-03
Job in the Yukon.

When the Yukon was in the throes
of territorial election a couple of
years ago, one of the closest observers
of the rather turbulent politics which
characterizes the far north was Chief
Isaac, ruler of the Moosehide Indians,
a tribe living near Dawson.
The chief, who is exceedingly
shrewd, heard the words "job'' and
"jobbery" often used in the campaign
speeches and endeayored to ascertain
their meaning, but without much suc-
cess. He noticed, however, that money
was always mentioned in connection
with the two terms, and after consid-
cradle reflection called on one of the
head officials of the territory.
'Me wantum job" he announced.
"You want work." asked the official
in amazement.
mo wantum work." declared the
chief, haughtily. "Me wantum get rich
quick. Me wantum gov'ment job
berry Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-03
Miss KoteM eDOnoLd

More than likely you speak the same
words yourself, and no doubt you feel
far from well. The cause may be easily
traced to some arrangement Of the fe-
male organs which manifests itself in
depression of spirits, reluctance to go
anywhere Or do anything, backache,
bearing-down pains, fiatulency, nerv-
BUSINESS, sleeplessness, leucorrhoea.
These symptoms are but warnings
that there is danger ahead, and unless
needed a life of suffering or q serious
operation is the inevitab BILE result.
The never-failing remedy for all these
symptoms is Lydia Z. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
Miss Kate Mcdonald, of Woodbridge,
n. j., writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
I" 1 think that woman naturally dislikcs to
make her troubles known to the public, but
l cannot help from telling mine for the sake
of other suffering women.
"For long time suffered untold agony
with uterine trouble and irregularities,
which made me physical wreck, and no one
thought would recover, but Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has entirely
cured me, and made mo well and strCng, and
feel 1t my duty to tell other suffering women
what splendid medicine it is"
If you are i'll, don't hesitate to get
bottle of Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegeta-
BILE Compound at once, and write to
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice it is free and always helpful.