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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
LOCAL BKENITIES.

It is reported that an FISHERMAN was
killed on the Potomac river few days
ago by Maryland oyster inspector, no
names being given. The report says that
the oyster inspect or suspected that the
oyster law was being violated, and in
attempting to board dredge boat to
make an inspection, he was fired at by
the FISHERMAN on the boat. The IN
spector returned the fire aud killed the
man.
We acknowledge the receipt fan invitation
from the Washington Water Color Club to be
present at the opening of the tenth annual
exhibition in the Hemicycle Of the Corcoran
Gallery Of Art on Saturday, November elgn-
tenth The exhibition will be open daily
from November twentieth to December nintn'
An alarm Of fire about ten o'clock this
morning was caused by slight hre In a frame
house, occupied by colored people, on the
west side of Payne street, between Queen and
Princess. A bureau was damaged. The
flames were subdued by extinguishers.
Mr.. Henry o Towles, IA prominent citizen
of Washington for nearly half century,
died Yesterday, aged s. years. Until SIX
wears ago. when he retired from active 6dsi-
ness. he was one Of the leading furniture
dealers in Washington.
HI. Philpot. employed in loading barges
at the shipyard with railroad ties, in trying
10 open a car door yesterd ~ had his collar
bone broken by the door falling upon him,
it not having been properly hung. lie was
attended by Or. Jones.
The Alexandria Chapter Epworth League
will hold its monthly literary meeting IN the
NJ. f. Church South tonight at 30 o'clock.
Subject, IAN Evening with Methodist Hymn
Writers"
Large Rubber Plants IS and Doc each; africa
Palms l5c each; Maiden Hair Ferns 25c each,
and a fine lot Of choice cut flowers for sale at
Geo. X. Bend-r's stand in the market tomor-
row.
The weather became colder last night, a
stiff northwesterly wind prevailing until an
early hour this morning. The weather today
has been fair and cool.
Vivian ", infant daughter Of Mr. James
y. and Mrs. Louisa f. Nails, died last night
at her parents residence, 9ll Duke street.
A burning chimney on south Columbus
street early last night brought out a portion
of the fire department.
Mr. George l.. Young will have at his stand
in market tomorrow fine apples and country
produce from his Middle Run farm, Fairfax
oountrv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
He Halted.

Eearly This morning the police officers
IN duty in the northwestern section OF
this city NaG a colored man emerge from
an alley and act in suspicious manner
and. believing that the man was Ino.
Reeves. who was wanted for having shot
his wife some time since, commanded
him to halt Instead, the man ran of,
but came TO a sudden stop when two
pistol shots were fred at him. The Off
GERS then approached tie man and found
that he was not Reeves, but man
named BRYAN, who gave as the reason
for having run when commander TO
stop, that he thought the officers were
might doctors" Bryan gave salts
factory account of himself and was all
lowed to go on his way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
False Emperor.

A false emperor has suddenly made
his appearance near Penza, Russia, and
already his followers number 80, 900
This is the startling report received yes
terday afternoon 10 dispatch from
Simbirsk to st. Petersburg. Penzs is
in the heart of the vast region extend
ing westward from the Volga, where
agariau uprisings on a large scale have
been occurring, ard if the report turns
out to be true that the preteuder to the
throne has placed himself at the head
of the pessautry, the government will
soon face, besides its other troubles, a
formidable agrarian rebellion. 1t required
year to suppress the famous rebellion
led BY Pugatchef, who unprecedented
the dethroned and murdered Peter Ill,
in the time of Catherine ii. That up
rising was started in the same region,
on the banks OF the Yolga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Girls and Misses
Clothing.

Below are several garments of articular
interest:
Blue Serge Sailor Suits. with emblem on
so,ve; killed skirt; sizes to II.
Special price, s. each.
Dark Blue Refers, made peter Thomp-
son" styles with emblem on sleeve; lined
with red flannel; sizes to Is.
81 80 and $40 each.
Red Kersey Goats, made box style, with q
triple cape, trimmed with black velvet collar
and cuffs; blue one has red collar and cuffs;
all sizes.
5each.
BroadclOth Suits. made with "3' length
coat, having strapped seams aud velvet col-
lar; skirt is the ll-gore plated style; sizes IA,
l6 and IS.
$2l each.
Novelty Cloth Coats. made empire style;
very attractive; sizes 10, II and IA.
Special price, $3.50 each.
peter Thompson" Suits, made regulation
style, in blue and black, with emblem on
sleeve; skirt is plated from yoke; all sizes.
SIS and $3.50 each.
0ne-piece Dresses, of blue and brown chew
lot; waist is plat d; skirt is 7-gore style, with
side plaits and belt; sizes s, 10 and y,
S. each.
Third floor, G ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
"The Real Widow Brown.

"Laugh and the world laughs with
you, weep, and you weep alone. " You
may be feeling blue and in The mental
dumps" on the evening of Tuesday,
November q. If so, just drop into the
Opera House and see 'The Real Widow
Brown" That charming lady will hold
reception, diversified by tuneiuI soogs
aud captivating dances, by an assembly
of some of the most clever comedians
and condolences on the farce comedy
stage. And. strange to say. there's
plot too, and that, together with clever
acting and amusing complications, will
keep you in unbounded bilarity until the
final fall Of the curtain. But kindly OBJ
serve this injunction. Don't be too
boisterous in your merriment as your
neighbor may have made mistake and
thought he was to see tragic drama.
In that case, blandly excuse yourself
with the remark that you understood
''The Real Widow Drawn" was Tor
laughter purposes only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Circuit Court tor the City.
Judge G. E. Nicol presiding. ]

Judge -. II, NiOOi plVoiui"6'J
Beckharl's committee VS.. Ross ct ala.
g. L. Boothe appointed guardian ad
Item of the infant defendants, Carrie
Beckham, Floy Beckham and Beverly
c. Beckbam, to defend their interests in
this suit, and decree dissolving contract
of partnership between j. 7. and J. G..
Beckham and confirming ex-parte ac'
counts Of J. T. Burke and j. p. Robin
son, committee of J. G. Beckham, and re-
ferriDg cause to E. B. Taylor, commits
sioner, to settle the estate and the trans
actions of the committee in connection
Herewith a-d report the same to the
court.
Ella Rose Smootvs. Frances p. Smoot;
decree appointing :. G.. Brent and h.
B. Taylor special commissioners, to
make sale of certain property to pay
debts due in this cause.
NJ. f. TIGER VS.. City Council of Alex
audria; jury and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Personal.

A very pretty wedding took place RI
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James +.
Ranev. near KeusiDgton, Nd, Tuesday
afternoon. when Miss Mamie r. kaney'
their eldest daughter, became the oride
of Mr.. Henry F. Lynn, of Alexandra.
Following the ceremony, which was per-
formed nv the Rev. Father c. o. Rosen-
steele of St. Johu's parish, the couple
started on their wedding trip, and upon
their return will temporarily reside win
the brides parents. -,
On Tuesday night at "Clifton." in
Stafford county, the Misses Waller gave
a delightful supper in honor OF M H.
C. L. Moncure, member-elect OF the
Legislature from Stafford and King
George. There were present Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Pyke, Mr.. and Mrs. K. A.
Moncure. Mr.. PIKE aud Mrs. PIKE, of
England; r. c. l.. Moncure, OF WI ie-
water; Major John Lee aud Mrs. Lee,
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Minor MOncure and Mr..
G. B. Wallace.
Russell Nicholson, son OF Olhcer
Nicholson, and who has been sick with
typhoid fever, IL convaesciug.
In the account published yesterday OF the
fire in this city fifty years ago we ialled 10
mention the fact that Mr.. W. y. Lambert
ono of AIexandrias most worthy citizens,
Is the last survivor of the men injured at that
FIRE Mr.. Lambert was not only badly hurt
At the fire. but had a remarkable escape from
death by the falling of the wall that killed
the others.
Former Mayor and Mrs. f. f. Downham
last night celebrated the fortieth anniversary
of their marriage by reception at their resi-
dence, All north Washington street Inc
reception was attended by a large number OF
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Downham and mos
enjoyable evening was spent by : il present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Police Court.

TJnstice II. B. Caten presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
thus morning:
Harvey Lunsiord, arrested by Officer
Young charged with interfering with the
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
at a fire, was fined 50.
Ham. Gatwood, colored, arrested by
Offers Lyles and Garyey charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was hned
$40.
Washington Locke. arrested by Oticer
Roberts charged with improper conduct,
was dismissed.
Jennie Jones, colOred, was arrestt d
today by Officers Roberts charged with
disorderly conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Narrow Escape.

On Wednesday night pistol was dis
CHARGED near the entrance to the alley
on Payne street. between King aud
Prince, and the bullet whizzed close to
the head of little boy who happened
to be in the alley at the time. The
sound of pistol shots at night is COM
mon occurrence in nearly all sections
of the city, aud there is every reason 10
believe that many irresponsible people,
mostly negroes. have firearms in their
possession. The penalty for carrying
concealed weapons is from $40 to SlOoo'
and 1t is hoped that in future the maxi
mum fine will be imposed upon all
white or black, who are caught with
concealed weapons upon their person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0tlFDD
10th, | tn, f & G Sts.N.W.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Boys and Youths
Correct Clothing.

Our new stock of Fall and Winter Cloth.
ing, for boys aud youths, offers choice Sc
lection from the best ready-to-wear clothing
made in the country.
AS special value we offer a lot OF Boys
All-wOol Suits, of navy blue serge aad chew
lot; lined pants; suits are silk sewed and all
seams tapped; all sizes.
So each. Actually worth &c.
Our showing of Young Mems Suitl is larger
and more comprehensive than ever and we
have brought together for this season n stock
that is in Keeping with every possible want Of
the up-to date young man. Included are
single and double breasted styles of liue wor-
steds, tweeds, serges and cheyiois, 81 to So
inch chest measure.
$40 to $40 Each.
Boys Norfolk Suits, of tweeds, blue serge
and blue and fancy cheviots.
$3.50, $3.50, $40 and $l2 each.
w. 4 l.. Special" Suit, made from the
most durable Scotch and lr sh twrrds also
blue serge and cheviot; p n 5 have double
seats aud knees.
Special value, S. each.
Boys Dress Overcoats, in black and Ok.
ford gray; sizes TO 10.
Special price, s. each.
Boys Refer Goats, of blue ehevil Il. blue
serge, and tan covert cloths; sizes q to IL
years.
s.. So, $50 and $40 each.
Third ho.r Tenth 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
COURT OF APPEALS.

Proceedings of the Court OF APpeas
at Richmond yesterday.
Singer Manufacturing Company vs..
Bryant. Fully argued for defendant 10
error, and submitted.
Woods Administrative vs.. Southern
Railway Company. Partly argued and
continued.
Next cases to be called: Norfolk and
Western Railway Company vs.. Spencer s
Administrative; Shannon's Adninislra-
tor VS.. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company: Fishers Administrator va.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
and Rowland VS.. Rowland, being Nos.
4, 5, and 7 on The privileged docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
u. ID. G..

The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
CHAPTER. u. d. c., held a regular meet
ing last night at 1870 o'clock at Con
federate Veterans Hall. A very inter
estipg report was made by Miss Loula
smoot and Miss Dolly Peyton. delegates
who attended the State convention re-
Gently held in Richmond. The chapter
by unanimous vote elected Mrs. w. A.
Smootlto life membership in the Con-
federate Memorial Literary Society which
has charge of the Confederate Museum
in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Smoot was tine
first president of the chapter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Harriet
Vowel Creighton took place from the
residence, 3l7 south Pitt street, this at
tern Don and was attended by many rela-
tiyes and friends. The services we're
conducted by Rev. DIR. Stump. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Frank War
field. Jas. F. Carlin, Park Agnew, Jas.
E. Alexander, E. H. O'Brien and Chas.
= TavIOr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17

A great calamity almost unparalleled
in history has beiallen Jews in Russia.
Thousands have been ruthlessly slsughi-
cred and many moe lhoussuds-men.
women and children-are helpless and
destitute to the point of starvation. In
mediate help is necessary to prevent SUI
ferine and death among those who have
survived the massacres. jew and Ten
Tile in Alexandria are responding to the
appeal, and it is hop' d il may meet with
the greatest Ebe.slity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Suit for Divorce.

Mrs. Violet Simpson yesterday petit
toned the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia for divorce from Ollie
Simpson, to whom she was married in
April, 1899, charging him with cruelty
and infidelity. She asks that her maiden
name of Violet Cook be restored and
that she be granted the care and custody
of their minor child. The defendant is
q resident of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
German Club.

A German Club has been organized IN
this CITY. and will, during the season,
give a number of enjoyable dances, The
first to be held at McBurney's Hall on
the night of December /. The commit
tee ia charge ia as follows: Louis u
Barley, Harry Beverley, Douglass Stuart,
J. S. Douglas, jr., Thos. b. Cochran
Arthur HerOerl, IT,, Eugene b. Taylor
Marshall L. King. ThOs. b. Cochran
chairman; Arthur Herbert, jr, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
A R,ra That Likes Pretty Things.

The primal parent bower bird was
born with a vain streak. This remark
able bird decks It's home nest with all
sorts Of ornaments, feathers, bits or
wood, etc, and when It Is In captivity
any objects which its keeper may
throw IN the cage are utilized for or
naments pieces Of cloth, glass and
other rubbish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
The Exact Thing Re CURED for Con-
stipatiOn.

Gas certain purgalive and stomach
purifier Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets seem to be the exact thing
required, strong enough for the most ro-
bust, yet mild enough and safe for chill
dren aud without that terrible gripping so
common to most purgatives," say X. ..
Webster & Co, Udora, Ontario, Canada.
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and W.
T. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes, a flaming city is saved by
dyuamiting a space that the fire can't cross.
Sometimes, cough hangs Ga 50 long, you
feel as If nothing but dynamite would cure i
2. T. Gray, Of Calhoun. Ga, writes; my
Sife had a very aggravated cough, which
kept her awake hight, Two physicians
could not help her; 50 she took DR.. Kings
New Discovery icr Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. which essei Der cough, gave her sleep,
and finally cured her" Strictly sc'eptihe
cure for bronchitis and Ia Grippe: Al +. ;;
Lea6beater & Sons drug store, price PC ana
Al OO: guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
EIliOtt'S,
428-430 King Street.
Fourpepee - Crab.

London possesses a curiosity in the
Southwark eel market, which is said to
have been held regularly for over 300
years. 1t is little known except In the
neIghborhood where It is held-vlz,
near Blackfrlars bridge. Originally the
eels sold were caught off Blackfriars
bridge, but now they come mostly from
Holland and Scotland. They are not
sold by weight, as Is usual. but by the
handful. the price being "fourpence the
grab"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17

This mornings session Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor convention at
Pitsburg. Pa, was exceedingly brief.
The inability of many Of the committees
to report; led to an carly adjournment in
order to allow the committeeman to get
to work on the various subjects with
which they have to deal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
A personnl Matter.

She-IIow is it you were not at the
Westends' reception? He-I stayed
away on account Of Il personal matter,
She-May ask what It wasf He-Will
you promise to keep 1t secret? She
Yes. He-Well, they failed to send me
an invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Sant on to the Grand Jury,

James Norris, colored, who was ar
rested few days ago by Conductor Bell
for throwing stones at an electric railway
train was taken before Justice Burrill
in Alexandria county today, and after
the evidence had been heard the accused
was sent on TO the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17

Do not be deceived by counterfeits when
Won buy Witch Hazel Salve. The name OF
+ C. Dewitt & Co. is on every box of the
genuine. Piles in their worst form will soon
pass away if yon will apply DeWht's Witch
Hazel Salve night and morning Best for
Cuts, Burns, Boils, letter, Eczema, etc. Sold
by W. F. Creighton & Co., 40l King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Good Templars.

Rescue Lodge of Good Templars will
hold their meeting tonight at 1870
o'clock, at their hall on Fairfax street,
near King. Eight or ten young men
will Join the organization. The Recha-
bites and Good Templsrs are adding
Numbers to their rolls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Doubtful.

Chent-Is there a cause so bad or an
individual so infamous that your serv-
ices could not be obtainedi Lawyer
fthoughtfullyl-I cannot say offhand.
What have you been doing?-London
King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17

Do not be afraid Of night air. Fresh
night air Is better than stale bottled
day air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17

xTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the City OF Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of November, 1908.
Minnie Payne
VS.. III Nnhhcel4.
WILDER Payne
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
a decree for an absolute divorce upon the
grounds Of desertion. -.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed IN tins
cause that the defendant, WILDER Payne, ,s
a non resident Of this State: Ii is Ordered,
That said defendant appear here WITHIN Ut
teen DAYS after due publication Of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect his inter
est in this suit. and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Alexandra
Gazette, newspaper published in the City
of Alexandria, once a week for four success
i've weeks, and posted at the front door of the
Court House Of this city.
A copy-TRsTE r,,, c,
Samuel g. Brent. p. q.
nolT W4w-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
On Track of Murderer.

For this section fair tonight and Saturday
fresh south west TO south winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-17
Local Matters.
SUN and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:45 a. IN. and sets
n AS D, m. High water at 1888 a, m.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-07-22

One Of the most pathetic scenes re.
membered from the experiences Of an
unhappy genius is given, among other
facts, about Beethoven in the Life OF
Sir Herbert Stanley Oakley" The
great composer delighted in the out
door world. He loved a tree, he once
declared with pardonable exaggera-
ton, "better than a man."
After he had become stone-deaf he
visited the valley OF Heillgenstadt,
near Vienna, where he had stayed In
other and happier days.
Here" he said to the friend who
accompanied him, II composed my
Pastoral Symphony, and here the birds
composed with me. Can you hear a
yellowhammer
NO" wrote his friend on the con-
versatlon slate. "And in the symphony
l only remember the nightingale, quail
and cuckoo"
He believed certain phrases to have
been meant for a direct imitation OF
certain birds; but Beethoven's method
was a more poetic one. The birds had
inspired him; they had composed
with him. But they had done It by
contributing unconsciously to the joy.
GUS harmony Of the scene.
Beethoven, in answer to his friends
suggestion, took the slate and wrot,
upon It a passage for the flute, in tn,
Brook Scene" That was what tn,
yellowhammer had inspired him to do
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-07-22
*+%++-fi-+-ss-+s-s+++++++++%+$
/ They DISCOVERED A Lo0PHOIE.



Not far below Augusta. Ca, the sa-
vannah River is crossed by an anti
quated hatboat hanging by cable
from a post far upstream, and impell-
ed from bank to bank by the action OF
the current. This Is the "Sand-bar
Ferry" and from time immemorial UNI
I'll the abolition OF dueling. the banks
OF the river on both sides were bloody
fields of so-called honor.
Gentlemen Of South Carolina, hav-
ing quarreled, crossed In the rickety
fatboat with their seconds and fought
their battles on Georgia soil, and
Georgians went over to the Palmetto
State for their shooting or sword-play.
Thither, one day, went solemn pro-
oession Of principals, seconds and wit
nesses, most Of them representation
OF the Georgia bar. They were more
solemn than usual, for the fight they
were to witness was to wipe out the
most terrible OF insults. Two we'll
known lawyers Of Rome, who had
been lifelong friends, had fallen out,
and one Of them, in the height Of
dispute, had reviled the other with all
the terrible words he could lay tongue
to.
There had been a score Of men pres
ent to hear and to prevent an imme-
date shooting, and now the two de-
voted friends, turned enemies, rodo
with their party toward the fatal
lground where they were to make tar
get practice on each other. Each OF
them was downcast and gloomy, for
at heart they were devoted. But the
Insult was deadly, and there seemed
no escape with honor from the en-
counter.
When they arrived at the ferry,
however, the fiatboat was on the other
side. A second picked up the horn
from the post and blew 1t Justify. over
and over he sounded 1t, until from a
distant field the aged ferryman came
sauntering leisurely down to his craft.
The two lawyers sat side by side on
! their horses and watched his slow
progress The strain grew momenta-
rlly heavier and the men gloomier. At
last one of them-the insulted-could
stand II no longer
"Jim," he said, impulsively, "befo'
we go out OF Geo gia l want you 20
answer me one question. How did you
: ever come to apply all those eplthets
, to mel"
Q Charley" said Jim, solemnly, II did
Q II in my professional capacity"
Q The face of the man who had been
5 lnsulted lighted up with a smile Of
r great relief, and he held out his hand.
r II knew i'll l knew itg' he cried.
q "Shake on It'll Who ever heard of hold
= ing a lawyer responsible for what he
t said in his professional capacityl II
would be madness, sub, madnessw
y They shook hands fervently and the
I duel was declared Off.