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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Committee NIesting.

A Joint meeting Of the committees on
uob lie property and finance was held
last night, when the matter OF making
.one alterations at the station house was
considers ed by the Joint committee. Inc
mans winch show the purposed changes
and the specifications for the work, both
carefully prepared by City Engineer
Dunn, we're examined and commented
On. The plans are said to be quite
elaborate. and would cost near 81 4OO,
or more. No results were reached, as
some members do not ecns'der the mat
Ter urgent. although at times II was
made the subject for gossip.
During the meeting Mayor ran was
nrrs,nt a portion OF the time, and made
a brief statement regarding the PROPOSE
ton Of two gentlemen of Leesburg TO
establish 4 pork factory on the canal
property owned by the city. There Is
nothing as get tangible in Messrs.
Graham & Hickman's proposition, so II
being in a preparatory state, the com
,mittee indicated preference TO Ersi
discuss the proposal with the Two gen.
tlemen.
Upon the dissolution of the joint
coo,uittee the committee on finance ex
amined cancelled and destroyed I'M
commons which had hean paid since
January 1st TIE interest on the bond
of 1879, amounting to Sl2, GA. ". en-
the issue of 1902. cuoanting to $e7V
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Shot by an Italian.

The police headquarters ~ TINS city
were notified last night by telephone
that George w. Malcombe, a deputy
sheriff at Lorton, Fairfax county, had
heen slot and seriously injured by
ar Italian. for whom he had war
rant of arrest. The Fairfax authori-
ties asked that an officer be sent
from this city to effect the capture Of the
man. Lorton is about fourteen miles
from this city, and the request for a
policeman could not be granted Nal
combe, i. is said, was about to serve the
warrant when the Italian drew a revolver
and SHIT the officer several times, in
ficting serious wounds. Malcombe was
taken to the Emergency Hospital, at
Washington, last night The assassin
made his escape. Or. Suowden, of this
city, IVES summoned to Lorton to attend
the injured man.
Additional details concerning the a.
fair were received here today:
The Italian who was employed by W.
H. Quigg & Co.. railroad contractors IN
the commissary department, 1t IS alleged
went to Lorton Valley ia the afternoon
aud made undue remarks concerning
the young lady scholars. Later Mr;
Malcome went to Justice j. A. Hall
and secured a warrant for the arrest OF
the offender. Mr.. Malcome subsequent
" deputized John Grinsly and Robt.
Narrower to assist in making the arrest.
The Italian was located on the railroad
track at Lorton station, and MIR. NAL
come ordered him to submit to arrest.
The Italian thereupon drew revolver OF
.48 calibre and opened fire upon ar.
Malcome, the latter returning the
fire. The second shot from the Italian
broke the breach of the pistol in Mr..
Malcome's hand, thereby disarming him.
The latter then retreated, the Italian fir
ing at him in rapid succession, emptylng
the FIVE chambers Of his pistol. The
second shot from the Italian struck Mr..
Malcolme in the add omen. He was
picked up by friends and a physician
summoned. The latter directed him to
be carried tn the Washington hospital.
Later the Italian went to the commits
sary department and secured two re-
volvers. He then returned to the scene
of the shooting, defying arrest and flour
ishing the pistols, acting like an enraged
fend. No further attempt was made to
arrest the man.
About 1920 this morning the Italia
attempted to commit suicide by shooting
himself. Although his wound is serious
and he was at first thought TO be dead,
be later showed signs of life, and was
placed on a train and sent to Washing
ton hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Gymnasium Tourney.

On Saturday, the Episcopal High
school will give their first school gym
nasium contest. There will be large
grandstand prepared for the occasion IN
the new gymnasium, to seat VisltoTs, and
il il believed that the contest will prove
a success.
In addition to the twenty-five or
more boys out every evening for practice
on the track team, there are equally as
many practicing daily for the gymDa-
sium contest. In the last year the gym
nasium at fhe school has been greatly
improved, and now contains all modern
apparatus. mt. o.Aoo, T.,
progressing rapidly and the interest
there is kept up by the daily practice OF
their team, aud the work on the field
aud track.
1t is expected that Capt Joseph +;
Willard, an old High School boy, would
sct rs one of the judges for the meet.
Cant Willard, however, finds that II
will be impossible for him to attend
DR. George ". Orion, of the University
Of PennsylyA MIA, will take his place.
Cant Willard has offered to give the
handsome silver cup to the individual
winner of most points in the first class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Names Changed.

The sidewheel Ateamer Sue, which for
wears was one OF the most well-known
steamers on the Potomac, has been
doomed to have her name changed by
her new owners, the Upper Delaware
River Navigation Company, which pur-
chased the vessel from the Weems Trans
portati0n Company. Hereafter the
Sue will be knogp as the Bristol, after
one of the ports of call GU the Delaware.
rhe name of the steamer John A. Warner,
which was the running mate Of the Sue on
the Deiaware, has been changed to Burl-
ington. The Sue 6rst appeared on the
Potomac in the spring of 1875, when
she took The place of the old steamer
Columbis, which had for many years run
on the route between this city and Balti-
more. The John A. Warner was EN-
ployed by the government during the
civil war, and for several years ran on
the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
School Board.

At the monthly nesting or the Clty
School Board, held last night, there were
present, Capt. Herbert Bryant, chairman;
and Messrs. Thompson, Yates, stabler,
Ramsay, Thomson, Carne, Boothe,
Smoot, Carter and the Superintendent
Mr.. Stabler reported that the fire
escape at Peabody building had been
broken and that the Mayor had promised
protection but the protection was not Ell
Iectiye. He also reported that some
slight expenses had been incurred for
the several buildings.
Mr.. Carne asked if in an least one
room in Peabody building in case the
fire escape was used, the children would
not have to be dropped form the window
to the platf,r Of the escape.
Mr.. Stabler explained that the plans
had been drawn by the City Engineer
and the escape constructed according to
these plans. Mr.. Stabler also stated
that in placing the sewer trap in the
cellar of Peabody building, one of the
walls seemed to have been weakened.
The committee on schOolhouses and
furniture were requested to consult with
the City Engineer in regard to the mat
iers discussed.
Several bill, for repairs and supplies
we're ordered to be paid.
The Superintendent reported that dur
ipe the past month he had visited all
the schools and found them 10 be in good
working order. During this month three
white teachers had been absent one day
each and one five days, but that their
schools had been kept open by substitute
teachers. One of the colored teachers had
been absent FIVE days, during which his
school was closed, and one had been alb
senl two days, but that the school had
not been closed. He also reported that
the attendance during March had been
better than during February.
la answer TO an inquiry by Mr.. A. ii.
Thomson, the Superintendent stated
that the excuses for the absence OF the
teachers were all good and sufficient.
The Superintendent reported that In
accordance with the permission of the
BOARD, he had allowed L. NJ. johnson,
1eacher from Washington, to give lessons
IN sewing to the pupils of Hallowell
school and read an encouraging report
from the principal of the school on the
snbiect, which showed that eleven sewing
classes had been formed in the school.
Just as the board was about to al
'iourn, the clerk stated that a resolution
had been passed at the last meeting OF
the CITY Council asking information con-
,cerning the school finances, &C., but
that the resolution had not been sent to
him. A general discussion OF the mat
Ter thea followed, but no action was
taken as nothing official was before the
hoard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Auction Sales Tomorrow.

Mr.. Samuel H. Lunt, auctioneer, Will
offer for sale at noon tomorrow 10 front
of the Royal street entrance to the CITY
Hall lot of gropDd with the improve
ments on the north side of Prince street,
between Alfred and Patrick. Nr, hunt
will also offer at the same time and place
a lot of ground on the west side oil Lee
street. between Wolfe snd Wilkes.
Capt. r. F. Knox will at the same
time and place sell two frame dwellings,
Nos. 225 and 229 north Alfred street.
He will also sell the old court house
building on north Columbus street, and
LOT No. l0l6 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Personal.

Rev. William Meade Clark, OF st.
James Church, Richmond, occupied the
pulpit at the special Lenten service in
Christ Episcopal Church last night and
preached an able sermon.
Mrs. Benoni Wheat has removed to
Washington, where she will reside for the
present.
Mrs. Wallace J. Speaker, of Johns
town, N. Y, is a guest of Mrs. II. l..
Ramey.
Miss Josie Robinson has returned from
Norfolk.
Mrs. j. Armistead Carter is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Demp-
sey.
Mrs. ]. Fl. j.. Smoot has gone to
Clarke county tn witt her daughter
Mrs. f. NJ. Burch.
A brother of Rev. DR.. MicOu, Of the
Theological Seminary, is seriously i'll at
his home in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
war Aeainst Patent Medicines.

DR.. H. W. Wiley, chief chemist Of
the Agricultural Department, is to make
a strong fight against proprietary medi'
cines. His attention about two months
ago was attracted to The patent medI'
cine business of the country. 1t was
pointed out to him that these medicines
gere not such as would be prescribed by
a praciieing physician and that the in.
gradients were alleged to be composed of
Injurious drugs. DIR. Wiley at once
started hia agents to work. he had
been criticised for lack Of ''actpsP'
results in many of his experiments, but
in this instance he determined to prove
that his theories were correct. His
findings will be laid before the next SEES
sion Of Congress, when, it is thought,
action will be taken. Assistants of Dr.
Wiley say that he has found evidence
against many IF the Palent-Nedlelinle
concerns aud they will be brought UP
with sharp turn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The schooner B. r. Speddin has sailed
from w. A. Smoot L. Co. s wharf for the
Eappahannock, where she will load lum-
Der for Baltimore.
1t is reported that Mr. Charles Griffin,
ir., who few days ago fell through the
pavement in front of the old Braddock
House, will sue the city for damages.
In the Corporation Court today Judge
Barley set aside the verdict in the Gaze
of Vim. Rogers vs.. the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and granted a
new trial.
About 1900 shad and 900, 900 her
ring arrived at Washington yesterday.
Sbad sold at 20 to 25cents each for roes,
and 10 to " cents each for bucks. Her
ring brought So per thousand.
AT the request of the officials Of the
Washington.Southern Railway Com
pany, Judge Barley, of the Corporation
Court, has appointed James A, Brown a
police agent for that company.
One side Of the iron bridge across the
roqd 10 West End was placed 10 position
yesterday. Work was in progress on
the structure today, and it is said the
bridge will be finish d in few days.
Officer Beach found the front door of
the Antlers Club on the southeast corner
of Prince and Royal streets, open last
night. He awoke the proprietor and
searched the premises, but could fad no
intruder nor was anything found to be
missing.
HPaw, would it be ungrammatical to
say, 4 seen you when you hid $40 under
the bureau" ayes, son, both I'M
grammatical and dangerous. When you
are in doubt on such points always come
to me, and never go to your mother. -
Cincinnati Tribune.
Mr.. J. N. Petit, jr., has opered a
stand in the market, where will be found
at all times fine variety OF seasQnable
articles.
Mr.. George X. Bender will have at his
stall in market tomorrow early vegetables.
blooming plants and cut flowers at reason
able prices.
c. A. shsffer Co. will have at their stall
in the country market tomorrow choice potted
plants and fresh cut flowers. Prices to suit all.
Fried clans, zoe per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
m.W fir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Fhe Fishery.

The weather during the past few days
has interfered with the fishery, and re-
CENTS have fallen of. About 100, 0Ob
herring have been received at Fishlown
since Yesterday. They are selling iIom
the vessels at 81 a 5 per thousand. The
arrivals of shad have fallen of. The
p;lIers of this city catch but one or two
on drift" Roe shad are quoted at
Fishtown at So and 10 cents each and
buck at is a is cepis. Fhe catch OF
rockfish and perch continues SaA =
factory, but prices have undergone no
material change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
The Presbyterians

Great interest i. taken in the Presby'
terian circles OF this city, Eastern Vir-
ginia. and Maryland, in the meeting Of
the Presbylery of Washington city,
which will convene next Monday even
ing 10 The Westminster Church in that
city. The great questions nov before
the church are TO be debated and hnai
action taken, as this will be the last
meeting of the Presbytery before the
Presbyterian General Assembly convenes
in Wiuona, Ind.
4 Ea,m debate is anticipated on the
overture on separate Presbyteries for the
eolored people, and al!Ogih- their organ.
igation on racial lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Order of the Mayor.

Mayor PAT has issued an order hold
ing policemen respon'ible for al disor-
ers or annoyances which occur in theiE
respective beats. This is in accordance
with certain sections of the rules formu.
lated by the Board of Police Commits.
sioners. As result Of this order, there
has been an apparent diminution OF The
unseemly proceedings previously enacted
in certain neighborhoods from which
people had long and patiently suffered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Alexandria Canton.

A npnbey of members of Washington
Canton, No. /, Patriarchs Militant, ln-
dependent Order of Odd Fellogs, came
here last night in full uniform and In.
siituted Alexandra Canton, No. 2, the
officers OF Shicb were recently initiated
IN Washington. The visitors left the
electric train at the corner Of King and
washington streets and from theIs
marched in a body to Odd Fellows Hall,
attracting much attention. The Alex
andria Canton starts with membership
of about thirty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Case Continued.

Attorneys Andrew A. Lipscomb and
Thomas NJ. Fields were called upon this
morning 10 Washington to plead before
Judge Wright to the indictment re-
turned against them for the alleged en-
bezzlement of nearly $40, 600 Of funds OF
the defunct Washington Beneficial Ed
dowment Association. of which they
were receivers On motion of counsel for
the defense the trial of Attorneys Lips,
comb and Fields was continued until
next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

81 have been subject to sciatic rheu-
matism for years" says f. H. Waldron
of Milton junction, Iowa. "My joints
we're stiff aud gave me much pain aud dis
comfort My joints would crack when !
Strengthened UP. | used Chamberlain
Pain Balm and have been thoroughly cured
Have not had pain Of ache from the
old trouble fog many months. 1t IS
certainly a most wonderful liniment. "
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and
w. F. Creighton x Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Don't Borrow Trouble

1t is bad habit to borrow anything. but
the worst thing you can possibly borrow, is
trouble. When sick, sore. heavy, weary and
WORKOUT by the pains and poisous Of dyspep'
STA, bilousness, Brlghts disease and similar
internal disorders, don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms, but fly for relefto Elec-
tric Bitters. Here you will find sure and per.
manent forgetfulneSs Of all your troubles, and
your body will not he hardened by q load
of debt disease At T.. S. Leadbeater " Sons
drno sfnre Price Soc Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Death of MIR. Larkin.

A dispatch received in this city today
from Manassas states that Mr.. l.. A.
Iarkin, jr., prominent lawyer OF that
place, died at his home this morning
after an illness OF ONE time. Mr.
Larkin was about 10 years Of age, well
known in this city and throughout this
section of the State and his death Will
be deeply regretted by large number
of relatives and friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Death at the Hospital.

Mr.. Charles +. Biggs, well-kuown
resident died at the Alexandria Hospital
last night. The deceased was % years
old. He had recently been in illhealth
and about two weeks ago was received
into the hospital Mr.. Biggs leaves one
son. He was native OF Baltimore, but
came to this city when young man, and
had since resided here. He was for a
long time agent Of sewing machine
COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Water TASTED Strange 20 Him,

Happening upon a delivery wagon 10
a dar': Chicago alley, William Coleman
extracted therefrom what he supposed
was bottle of whisky. He sought a
dark corner, took deep draught, then
threw several commissions and yelled
that he had leen poisoned. To the
Judge, Coleman yesterday admitted the
whole aaaif.
eG've seen punished enough, your
Honor" he said. d,
"But that was only water you drank.
eyes; it tasted strange aud II GER
tainly did put me to the bad.
The judge continued the case to see
whether Coleman survives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Seminary Notes.

This has been quite an interesting
week at the Episcopal Theological Semi
navy near this city. On Monday
q nat AchdeacOn Tyler, OF Virginia, de
l;vered an address on Diocesan Missions
on TUESDAY Res, W. II. Faulkner, OF
Baltimore. preached 81 "Wednesday eve
ning Mr.. G. S. Thomas, Of Pbilad' lphiar
treasurer Of the General Mission Socls1y
made an address before the students
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Accident to Oil Stove.

Lste yesterday evening an oil stove in
an upper room of the frame house on
the corner of Fairfax street and Fayette
alley caught fire and considerably
frightened the inmates. Officer Young
fastened to the scene and by timely
action succeeded in preventing what
might have resulted in disastrous fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Enrset About Your stomach.

If your digestion is bad the vital organs Of
YOUR body are not fed and nourished rs they
should he. They grow weak and invite dis
ease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat. cures indigestion and all stomach
troubles You forget you have stomach
ffom the very day You begin taking IT, This
is because il gets arett-'ecuperstes and grad
ually grows so siFong and healthy that y
troubles Won no more. Sold by W. +.
Creighton & Son, q24 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Spring
Underwear.

Our stock OF Ladies' Medium weight
Underwear for the spt,ng now complete.
Vests, long OF short sleeves,
each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 25c and 80;
Pants. long orshort. pair. 25c aud 5''s
Knit Corset Covers, long
or short sleeves; each, 25c, 1Oc and 75c
Standard Fashions are popular You
will find large stock of the popular
Standard Fashions for Toe and l5c each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Police Court.

,rJustice II. b. Cation presiding. |
The following cases we're disposed o.
&his morning:
Henry jenkins, colored, arrested by
Officer Lyles charged with assault and
heating William Lyles, was fined 50.
William Young, colOred, arrested by
Officer Gill charged with lunacy, had his
case continued.
Beuiam;n Thomas, eoiored. arrested
nv Officer Roberts charged with assanA
aud beating Maggie Bell, forfeited IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
ELLIOTT'S,
42S-43O King Street.
GCOMMUNICATED.


AS regularly as the spring comes around
the tree butcher makes his appearance.
This truly is a shame for the property
owners to permit such wanton distruc-
ton of our beautiful trees. Certainly,
whoever has jurisdiction in the premi-
ses, be il the city government or owners
of said property, should prohibit it at
once. Surely momentary thought
would suggest discontinuance OF this
ignorant butchesy. W.
John HoIahan a Philadelphia business
man, who had suffered reverses, threw
himself beneath train this morning.
Both legs and arms cut of, head crushed
aud stomach injured, but he still lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Preparing for Reception.

The EpworIh League Of the NJ. f.
Church South is making preparations
for reception 10 Rev. ]. P. Stump, who
was reappointed pastor, and Rev. Dr.
Hutchinson, the newly appointed Presid-
ing elder for this district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Woodward & LothrOp,
10th, llth, F and g Sk., n. W,
WASHINGTON, d. C.
GROCERIES.
Spring Vegetables

We are receiving daily large quantities of
spring vegetables aud are offering them at
very low prices All our goods are fresh and
carefully selected, as you may know we have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07

WEATHER PRoBABIIITIEs.-For this sec
lion fair and continued cool tonight and
Saturday; light TO fresh northeesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:S5 and sets 6:Sl.
High water at 1886 q. M. and 1902 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07

Girls White india Linon Dresses, made
with full waist; sizes to a.
Third h0Or-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07

At s2.25.
Girls White India Linon Dresses; skirt has
tucked hounce; sizes to IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07

NJ FIs-E
Girls White India Lnon Dresses, made
with deep pointed bertha; short ruftie sleeve
sizes to IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07
Yard soc
Cotton VOiIes Are Popular

Showing large variety of the new
popular Cotton Voiles, in plain and A.
ured effects, These are extremely pretty
and unusually durable at very popu-
iar Drioa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-07

New Lawns.

We place on sale direct from lhs
makers two cases fine figured Lawn.
Regular price would q ~. sc and g..
Dor opening special price.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-03
Great Fun With a Comb.

Every boy and girl using comb
to smooth out tangled locks on a
cold morning has heard and wonder
ed at the electricity that crackles as
the comb passes through the hair.
This property Of the comb can be
used in an interesting little expert
ment. Cut out a lot of little paper
figures. On the next cold day when
your hair begins to snap and stand
on end in its efforts to follow the
comb hold the comb over the figures.
The little puppets Immediately APP
pear to be endowed with life. They
commence to jump and dance or
stick to each other and the comb as
if fastened with glue. Often a little
figure will stand on its head. An
other. fixing himself by one hand,
will hold his tiny form upright in a
comical fashion. Sometimes they
will form themselves into long
strings and go through all manner
of seemingly intelligent movements.