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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Passing Of the HOt Wave.

The hot wave of the past few days
had its back broken yesterday afternoon
by the heavy rain, thunder and hgnt
mig which prevailed. During the
electrical display lightning struck a tree
on the west side of Lee street, between
2 nee and Duke, and tore of limD'
As the day waned refreshing soulheriy
breeze brought joy to all who had re-
Gently sweltered under the suns herce
rays. The solar heat was danger
ons Yesterday morning, and people
whose occupations compelled them to
moye about the city were at times APP
nrehepsiye. The welcoming sound OF
thunder early in the afternoon was
harbineer of temporary relief, at least.
IT, however, proved to be more than
temporary, as during the mig ht the wind
changed to the northeast and this morn
inc the temperature had fallen to a
point which brought pleasant conditions,
although the weather was threatening.
The rain of yesterday was local and
extended but a short distance outside OF
Alexandria. 1t is said that there was no
rainfall in Washington, and people Nv
ing in lower Fairfax who were here to-
day saw it extended only about four
,niles south of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
The Silent Passenger.

The remains of the unfortunate MISS
Virginia Downer, the circumstances III
connection with whose untlmely death
sunday night we're published in yester-
day's Gaz tie, were placed aboard OF the
steamer Newport News yesterday evening
At + O. clock for transportation to NorlolK
1be home of the deceased. The wharf
and the approaches thereto were crowded
with both young and old, all Of whom
were profuse in their expressions OF re-
oret at the sad fate which had befallen
The Young visitor to Alexandria. The
bodv was conveyed to the pier in bearsf
in charge of Messrs. John w. Burke, jr.,
Arthur II. Bryant, c. ). Taylor Burke
and Marshall Jones, who accompanied
tho remains tothe home of the deceased.
Fxeursion steamers, loaded to thelI
Guards with pleasure-seekers and the
music of bands were animating the rlver
at the time, reproducing the scenes OF the
previous twenty .fonr hours, when the III
starred Young woman Was minghng WIN
the world in light-hearted innocence
Amid scenes Joyous to others she was yes
terdav a silent passenger on the Newport
News which was conveying her to sor-
rowing relatives and friends 10 Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Trial of \. 4. LipscOmb.

Judge Wright, in Criminal Court No.
/ in Washington, yesterday declined to
hermit an extended posiPonement OF the
trial Of Andrew A. Lipscomb, an at
torney under an Indictment for the en- :
bezzlement of $l5,974 Of the funds OF
the Washington Beneficial Endowment
Association. Mr.. Lipscomb's attorneys
had asked for longer delay, but the
conrt said that the defendant was not az
liberty and it was due 10 the community
that he be brought to trial as early as
possibe. Accordingly, Judge Wnght
fxel the trial for tomorrow. The trlal
was to have come up yesterday but J.
was necessary to baye postponeamen.
until the date named, because District
Attorney Beach, who will prosecute
and Mr. Holmes Conrad, who will de-
feud. are both engaged in the Crawford
case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Cuhon DiairiiOea.

IT : soIlIers who ,.rve'l IN Cuba
during the Spanish var know what lhi'
disease is. aud that ordinary !emedi'
have little more effect than so much
water Cuban diarrhoea is almost as
severe and dangerous as a mild attack Of
cholera. There is one remedy, however,
that can always be depended upon a:
will be seen by the following GER
tficatc ffom Mrs. Minnie Jacobs
of Houston, Texas: al hereby certify
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy cured my husband oil
severe attack OF Cuban diarrhoea,
which he brought home from Caba. We
had several doctors but they did him nc
good. One bottle of this remedy cured
him, as our neighbors will testify.
than God for so valuable medicine. y
For sale by ibson & Timberman AID
w +. Creighton * Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Baseball.

The Alexandria Baseball League play
ed IFS post game yesterday on the ola lalr
grounds The Virgiuias crossed bats
with the Orientals The game was iof-
teited to the Virginias 9 to o, the Onen-
tails failing to have nine signed men on
the field at $50 sharp. However, the
game was ordered played: The score
was Virginia, 9; Orientals, IA. Mr.;
Peter Astryke umpired and Mr.. DAVID
Robey was the official score-keeper.
About $50 people witnessed the game.
A game will be play ed tomorrow at 5;So
sharp between the Potomacs and the
Old Dominions all are invited. The
batteries yesterday were Virginia, Cor.
man and TennersOn ; Orientals, Cox and
Tyles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Police Court.

GJustice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday: oc
James Griffin, arrested by Officer Hen
derson charged with being drunk in the
street, was fined $3.50.
Wasch Locke. arrested by the SINE
officer on a similar charge, was hned
81. so.
William Earl, arrested by Officer Mich
olson charged with disorderly conduct
and fighting, forfeited So collateral by
failing to appear.
Ernest Mills, arrested by the same
officer on a similar charge, was dis
missed.
Georgianna Thornton, colored, arrest,
ed by Officers Smith and Belts charged
with drunken and disorderly conduct, was
fined So.
Mary Belmont, arrested by Officer
Nicholson charged with harbo'ing NIL
nors. was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Personal.

Judge NicoI, Of the Circuit Court,
will sail for Europe on the 3OIb to be
gone about six weeks.
Among these who received goa
medals at lhc closing exercises of Wood
berry Forest School, last week, was Mr.
David T. ChslmeIs, OF this city.
On Wednesday evening next Desk
Sergeant John + Money, of the Eighth
precinct police station, Washington, and
Miss Mary Lyles, of this city, Will be
married.
Mrs. Schlichting and her two young
children have gone to the country 10
spend the week.
Miss Rhoda Cooke left today for Ala
bama, where she will visit her sister,
Mrs Walter Scott Passmore.
Miss Adeline Smith and her sister,
Miss Rachel, are visiting in New
Glatz, Nd.
Miss Alice Reilly is here to attend the
Smtthers- Reilly nuptials. Owing to The
indisposition of Miss Snithers, the re-
ception that was 10 have taken place this
evening had to be called off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
The EIecfric Railway.

A large force of track men are at work
widening the railway embankment across
Fonr Mile run preparatory to building
the double track of the electric railway
across the run, to connect with the track
to Arlington Junction. In order TO
obtain the earth for the Gil a large hill
ut the Four Mile run station is being
cut away. 1t is expected the track
across the run, with the exception OF
the trestle work, will be completed and
in use within the next ten days. 1t is
said that q new schedule, with several
new trains, will go into effect this week
and the service between this city and
Washington will be further improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Circuit Court for the County

fudge C. E. NicOl presiding.
Judge Nicol yesterday opened the
summer term of the Circuit Court for
the county, holding it one week earlier
than the usual time, as he expects 10
leave for Europe on the Both instant
The docket was called and cases set
All the cases against the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway,
growing out of the recent accident just
west of this city, were continued until a
special term to be held in September.
The criminal cases were then taken
up. which will occupy the time Oh the
court for the next few days.
Yesterday VIM. Wright pleaded gull,
ty of the murder of Gus Wilburn and
was sentenced to thiiteen years in the
pentenliary. w
Today the trial of John Willis fof the
murder of William Dean is in progress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
School Census.

Under the State laws school census
is taken in Virginia every five years by
the clerks of the respective city, county
and district school boards and their as
sistants. The assessment Is taken OF
those between the ages of seven and
twelve years. The census of Alexandra
is now being taken, and all citizens should
aid the enumeratOrs in securing the IN
formation desired. 1t is important that
the name of every person between the
ages given above should be listed, for
upon the census is the State appropriation
made fer the support of the public schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

June apples have made their appear
ance in market.
A meeting of the Reliance Fire Com
pany will be held tonight.
The house of Mrs. Joseph Janney at
Occoquan was robbed last night.
Complaint is made of the noisy be-
hayior of soldiers at the corner OF Prince
and Fairfax streets last night.
Miss Ann Lawson Tebbs has sold to
Mr.. Lindsey A. Howard a house and
lot on the north side of Queen street be-
tween Washington and st. Asaph street
for 81, $50.
Mrs. Virginia Ann Eddins, wife OF
Mr.. Richard Winston Eldins, died in
Baltimore yesterday. The deceased was
daughter of the late John Furlony
formerly of this city.
A little son of Mr.. w. K. Griffith Tell
from a window at his parents residence
on Wolfe street, yesterday evening, and
sustained serious injuries. He was a.
tended by DIR. Gibson.
Marriage licenses we're issued in Wash
ipglon Yesterday to Herbert +. Coakley
and Edna J. Suttle, both of King George
county, and to William Simmons and
Emma J. Vandergrift, both OF Alexan-
dria county.
Several residents of Fairfax county,
who formerly lived in Alexandria, en-
gagged in fight Saturday night. The
origin of the difficulty nor the extent o
the injury sustained by the combatanu
could not be learned.
The funeral of the late William b.
Petty took place from his late home on
south Fairfax street, yesterday after
noon. Rev. p. P. Phillips, OF st
PauPs Church, officiated, and the inter
ment was in the Union Cemetery. TIT
funeral was attended By many OF tn
relatives and friends of the deceased.
Porter and ale on draught; also sold at i
cents per quart. c. II. Zimmerman, Mark6
aIley tu,th, sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Excursions.

The Alexandra Trades Council gave
their excursion to River View today
The temperature was pleasant. although
conditions we're uncertain. The excur-
sion however, was well patronized.
There will be an evening trip OF the
steamer for the convenience OF those
who could not 90 during the day. This
will afford an opportunity to many 10
enjoy ride on the river at the close %
the day. The committee insureS al
patrons every comfort and attention.
The Retail Grocers' Association o.
Washington will give their excursion
tomorrow. The steamer will stop here
ON all trips up and down. Many from
this city purpose patronizing the ex'
cursion and all who do are guaranteed
pleasant days outing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Killed by Trains.

Brakeman A. H. Garrett, OF the local
freight train of the Southern Railway
was run over ard fatally injured yester'
dsv afternoon at BArbour'ville. The un-
fortunate man attempted 10 step on the
pilot Of au engine as it was moving to-
wa,d him and, missing his footing, fell
an the track. The engine passed over
both legs, mangling them 10 a terrible
manner. He was taken to CharlOttes-
willie where he died early last night.
The deceased was young man aud
lived in this city.
Mr. Buck PostoD, well-knOwu car
penter of LOudOun county, was killed
by train at the depot at Round Hill at
an early hour Sunday morning. Mr..
Poston was standing upon the track when
he was struck by the train. He leaves
widow and six children.
Charles Thornton, cplored, OF this
city, was struck and killed by passing
train between Four-mile run and Brick
haven on the WashingiOn-Southern
Railway this morning. The remains
were brought to this city by Mr. b.
Wheatey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Con,ain Mott Honored.

Captain T. Bentley Mott, the retiring
American military attache, in Paris, has
received the cross of the Legion oil
Honor with letter from former Foreign
Minister Delacasse, under whom it was
bestowed. Captain Motifs successor,
Captain William S. Guignard has ar
rived in Paris and has taken up his
duties, but Captain Mott will remain
there until September, when he viii
serve on the staff of General Adna h.
Chaffee, head of the American mission
to the French army maneuvres. capt
Mott is a son of the late DIR. Armisteso
R. Mott, of Leesourg, and has many
friends throughout Virginia who VII
be pleased TO learn of the new mono
lust conferred upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Official Visitation.

Grand Master Norman Ashby viii
nav an official visit to Sarepta Lodge
No. 46. |. O. o. F., tonight Potomac
Lodge, No. SO, has been invited TO De
present. There will be an exemphnca-
ton of the degree work on the occasion
Grand Master Ashby is native OF Eau
ouier county, having been born near
Markham in 1859. For the past quarter
of a century he has been resident oil
Culpeper, where he is an active ana
prominent business man. lie IS also u
Mason aud Knight TemPlar. lie Is
an enthusiastic Odd Fellow and has
worked diligently in the interests OF that
organization ever since his induction
into the order, eleven years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
River Notes.

The steam launch India has been sold
nv Mr.. Norman Moore, of this city, to
parties in Washington, who will ut her
nm and use her for pleasure trips on the
river this summer. -, ~.
The monitor Puritan, with the DIS
trict Of Columbia naval militia aboard,
arrived in Washington yesterday alter
noon. The Puritan took part last week
in the mimic war off Fort Monroe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Council Election.

Under the city law the City Council
during the month of July elects the sew
eral city officers not elected by the
people. This election is generally held
at the first meeting in July, the second
Tuesday, which this year falls on the
1lth. The officers 10 be elected are
Health officer, two physicians to the
poor, chief of FIRE department, four hre
wardens, members of the board OF health,
keeper of aims house, two dispensers Of
medicine, weigher of hay and police
commissioner from the Second ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Property Sales at Quantico.

Messrs. J. B. T. Thornton and }. K.
Cation, special commissioners in the
chancery suit of Myers, executor, VS..
Lansburgh, pending in the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, yester-
day went to QuanticO, Prince William
county, and sold So acres of land, mostly
in lots, for S4,ll750. Prices ranged
from $25 to 1926 per lot, on some OF
which there were buildings. Ten acres
were sold to the Washington-Southern
Railway Company for 81, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Election Expenses.

Mr.. Charles Bendheim, chairman OF
the city democratic committee, has re-
ceiyed a letter from Richmond, asking
him to endeavor to have the primary
election held in Alexandra at no cost to
the candidates. The writer suggests that
the Judges and clerks of election should
serve without pay and the rooms in each
ward where the primary is held be Sc
cured without rent. Mr.. Bendheim ha'
shown the letter to several who have be
fore served at the primaries, but has re-
ceived little encouragement as to free
primary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Governor Montague's Speech.

The following was received at this
office last Saturday from Heathsville'
Northumberland county "Will you
kiudly send me as many copies of your
paper of date on or about May LIST,
present year, as you can spare. A friend
hammered in Alexandria about that time
and read your criticism of Gov. Monta'
gue's speech. | want to see it. he
made one here last Monday that think
must have fallen about as fiat as the one
in your city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
The Railway improvements.

1t is now said that the new tracks OF
the Washington.Southern Railway will
not be used Tor passenger or freight
traffic until about the first of August, at
which time the new depot will have been
completed. 1t is also said that the TEN,
porary ticket Office recently erected Will
not be used. Considerable grading has
vet to be done on the new work, and it
is believed the new depot building will
be ready for use before the tracks shall
have been placed in order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Piles Removed.

The work Of removing the piles from
the old ferry slip at the foot of King
street has been about completed. Mos
of the piles have been placed upon
scows while a number have been pu
aboard the burned steamer Columbia,
which lies in the adjoining dock. Some
of these logs have been imbedded in the
mud over half a century, or when the
old Union and George Page, the first
double-end boats to ply on the ferry,
were put on the route-in the early
fifties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
To Consolidate.

A meeting of the stockholders OF the
Fidelity Savings and Trust Company oil
Charlottesville will be held at the once
of the company at Charlottesville on the
Doth instant to consider the question OF
consolidating that company with the
Virginia safe Deposit and trust Cor
poratiOn of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Summer School of Art.

The second session of the Virginia
Summer School of Art of the Unive:-
sity of Virginia began yesterday and
continue till September 9th. lnstruc-
ton will be given in drawing, painting,
illustration, composition and design
The instructors will be Messrs. Rae
Sloan Bredin and F. Graham Cootes, NJ.
A.. artists of national reputation. This
school was founded for the purpose o.
Offering to southern students, at mini
mum expense, the same advantages to b'
had at The best northern summer schools
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Starof Hone Workers.

Arthur and Nellie Stanton, the Star
Of Hone Mission Workers, are still busy
at work in Alexandria. Several street
meetings. are held nightly in the most
neglected parts of The city, and on sat
urday evenings two or three meetings
are conducted on King street, which are
attended by large gatherings. Ihf
sick have been visited aud gospel truths
have been carried to many homes, heed
less of the strain upon the workers iron
continual open-air work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
4 Fearful Fate.

Its a fearful fate to have to endure. the
,arr;,is tortnrr Of Piles. II can truthfully
Az .e,'i write. Hirry Celson. Of ha.onvilIr,
",h,t for liiind. RIreding. Itohiag and
H. .,r','l,ng piI,s. Bucklcn's Arnica Salyr, i
49,. I.s, cp,c M ,de. Also he.t FIR cuts,
h '1v and INJURIES 25c at F. 5. Lea lbeatrr 4
Sons Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
The SaIye That Penetrates.

DeWitts Hazel Salye penetra ties the pores
of the skin, aud by its antlseptic. rubiio
cient and healing influence Il subdues lnfam'
nation aud cures Boils. Burns, Cuts, &c
zema letter. Ring Worm and all skin dis
cases A specific for blind, blee ling. itching
and nrotruding Piles The original and
cenuine Witch Hazel Salve is made by +. G
Dewitt Il Co, and sold by W. F. Creighton
4Ol King street, aud corner Queen and
Patrick street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Death of a Minister.

Rev. Andrew Gather, retired Me;ho-
dist minister, died at his home, near
Manassas, yesterday afternoon. The
deceased was in his 74th year. His re-
mains were forwarded to Philadelphia
Tor interment by Domaine & Son, of this
oitu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
WOmen's Pump
Ties and OxfOrds.
(About a Third on

about Third on
We have placed on sale a line of Women's
Pump Ties aud OxfOrds. They are bright,
fresh goods, just from the cases. and the best
value obtainable at the price. They are made
of an excellent quality Tan Russia Calfskin;
also n line Of Genuine Patent Ideal Kid Pump
Ties, made by experienced workmen. There
Is also a line of handsome Tan Russian OK
foris with Cuban heels sizes 3 TO 7, A to ID
lasts.
$3.50 Pair. Value, 81.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:3S and sets 7:29.
High water at 1924 a. m. and ll;OS p. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
A(:EN rs WANTED.

Good positions. Cor the right parties. The
work is both pleasant aud profitable. The
Modern Protective Association wants nifty
repr. sentatives to take charge of territory in
different parts Of the State of Virginia to act
in the capacity of District Managers and Or
ganzers Call at once on the state SuperIli-
tendent, S. +. Aiherton, and get particulars
and select your territory. =. F.. ArHER-
TON. State Superintendent, 723 King street,
Alexandria, Va. Jeo IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20

al one-half the usual price Very fine and
sheer, with white woven lappet stripes, over
which are strewn beautiful printings, in "a
wide range OF floral designs, such az June
roses and wild flowers, etc. A very hand
some material for midsummer wear in town
or at the seashore and mountains. Special
price,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
12Ic the Yard. Regularly 25e.
Also 500 Yards French Oreandie,

mostly small designs, in pretty floral print
seasons goods.
25c the Yard. Reduced from 37Io
Second floor, G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20

WEATHER PROBABILIT1Es.-For this Sec
ton generally cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day. with occasional rain Eight north to east
tuiuds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
FOR BEST QUALITY

Of White Sand CLANS, Hard Crabs, Crab
Meat. Soft Crabs and Fresh Fish 60 or call up
W. III. MCKINNEY, Reardon's wharf. Bell
Phone 1886; Capital City Phone "a.
ieoO 3tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20

I OST.-On Friday, June 10, from carnage,
l. between Cameron and Mooflawn,a paper
SUIT CASE, containing chlldren's eiolhins.
Reward will be paid for return OF same ne 10
Cameron Mills. Jei' OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20
Satin Striped Organdie.

The ground is white and very sheer and
fine, with highly mercerized white satin
stripes, and the priDtings are very handsome
floral effects principally large roses. with
buds and foliage. The goods are delightfully."-
new, crisp and fresh and special value at
the price.
121c the Yard. Regularly l8c.
Also several hundred yards of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-20

he regular monthly meeting OF the
I'd of Police Commissioners VIII DC
tomorrow night.