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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
overcome With Remorse.

Springfield, Mass, Aug 2l.-Oyer-
come with remorse for crime which he
fears he committed in Shenandoah, Pa.
eiobt wears ago. Wojciek Biotewski, sur
rendered himself TO the Springfield
poIice Yesterday. afternoon. He had
been haunted By the fear that he killed
q notice officer who attempted to arrest
him for a small offense. Late last night
word vas received from the Sheuando b
nolice 70 hold the man, until an inyesti-
ration can be made to determine
whether he is wanted. About eight
wears ago, when Biotewski was living in
Shenandoah with his wife be had a quar-
rel with her and struck her. When the
police came to arrest the husband he Of
fered resistance to the officers, and gun
which Biotewski had in his hand went oi
and he says, he heard groans. Believ ng
that he had killed a man, he ran out OF
the house and to the railroad tracks,
intending to commit suicide by putting
his head on the rails. No train came
along and be went along the tracks un-
ri he met some friends and told them
his story. They advised him to get out
of town and bought him ticket He
has wandered over the country ever since,
being constantly pursued by the fear
that the police officer was killed by his
gun. Remorse finally drove him to give
himself up to the police, and learn the
truth of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Baseball.
sTANpING OF THE CLUBS.

The Inyincibles met their Waterloo on
the old fair grounds Saturday evening.
Never for a moment were they 10 the
game while the Del Rays played WIZ
ming ball from the start, defeating their
opponents BIZ score of 9 to /. Had II
not been for two errors, the Invincioles
would have been shut out. The batteries
were: InyinciblCs, German and John
SON Everett and Shafer; Del Rays
Thompson aud Lucas.
The Alexandria baseball team jour,
ueyed to Leesburg Saturday evening and
met the local team at that place. After
nine of the hardest fought innings seen
on that diamond this season, the Lees
burg team was defeated by score OF D
to 4. The playing of Dougherty, kraii,
Fletcher and Gray was the feature OF
the game for Alexandria. While the
pitching of Beavers for Leesburg was OF
the gilt edge variety, Purcell, Of the
Alexandrias, had the Leesburg men
guessing from the start. Each pitcher
struck out 10 men. The official score
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Personal.

Miss Bessie Janney has returned from
the Sweet Chalybeate Springs.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Elliott
and Miss Harlow, of Alexandria, gave
very enjoyable card party to about
forty.six of the guests at the sweet
Chalvbeate Springs. The players played
four-hand euchre, and afterwards deli
cious refreshments were served
DIR. J. S. JamitspD, medical examiner
of the u. S. Civil Service Commission,
has gone to Kansas City and st. Paul on
official business
Surgeon ]. D. GatewOod has been or
dered to Washington August y, 10 90
duty as instructor at the United states
Naval Medical School. =,
Misses Mae, Sadie and Nellie Studs
left Saturday for Colonial Beach
Miss Ruth Henderson is guest OF
Mrs NJ. 5. Chesley, in Fredericksburg.
Mr.. J. X. NJ. Norton has returned
from trip to the Thousand Islands and
other points in Canada.
Mr. Geo. II. Evans and family have
gone to Ocean City, Nd.
Mrs. Josie G. Boyer has gone to Cor
louisville, Va.
MIR. C. NJ. Schwab has returned from
Atlantic City where he spent the las
two weeks.
Mr.. George ii. Harlow has returned
from Atlantic City where he has spen
tine past two week.
Mrs. A. Schwab, accompanied by he
son, Master Harry Schwab, and Mrs
Annie schwab Smith, has gone to Balti
more to visit her brother, Mr.. Henry
Baker, and the summer resorts OF Chesa
peake Bay.
Miss Fannie Burke, upon whom al
operation for appendicitis was perform5'
Saturday, is critically ill at her home OF
upper Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Woman Shot Dead in store.

Holding a revolver to her side, Ferris
Mead. % wears old, on Saturday shot
Mrs. Chester Palmer, SO years old, wife
of one of the leading citizens of Fishkill
Landing, Y. Y, through the heart The
motive is a mystery. There were signs
that a sculile occurred, aud that seeming
" without the slightest warning Mead
drew the pistol and fred. Directly after
ward he walked into the police station
and gave himself up, saying that he had
shot Mrs. Palmer.
Chester Palmer operates the largest
store in Fishkill Landing. OnJSaturday
he took a party of guess from New York
to Mount Beacon, leaving his wife be-
hind to keep watch over the business.
Mead was employed in the ice cream
parlor attached to the store. He had
always been quiet and nnassuming'
There was only one person other than
the two principals in the store at the
time of the tragedy. This was Mabel
Hollis, a girl of l6, employed as clerk
behind the candy counter. 1t is from
her that the only detailed story of The
shooting has been obtained. Mead pos
itively refuses to talk, merely saying
that he killed the woman, aud has moth
ing to regret.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Straet and Sewer WOrkmen.

Persons visiting the city hall about
noon for several weeks past have hau
their attention attractive for the moment
NV the large number of men and boys
which filled the corridors each Satur-
8,v.-a hundred and more men aud
boys waiting their turn to be paid from
the streets pay rolls by City Treasurer
Robertson the various amounts which
represented their weekly toll. During
abe past three weeks 81, 1920 has been
nx;d for street and sewer work from pay
rolls. On August 5, $912.S9; August
10 1864. 40: and on last Saturday,
S76G.9l. The expenditures are for labor
only for repairing streets, cleaning Streets
cleaning bitches, cleaning alleys and re-
moving ashes, pulling grass, laying
Pevt0n street and other sewers, macao
amizing Queen street &c. This does
nat represent the whole amount expended
ON street and sewer work, only what Is
known as the street force; representing
only the labor, the toll of the industrious.
Their earnings will almost at once ma
their way back in the business lie OF the
CITY. And all this shows that we secured
sbe services of City Engineer none too
soon. and that Mr.. Dunn is very busy
man at this time, and will find work tor
3uav man who will work, but not money
or eaoployment for the drOnes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A colored boy named Isadote Colo
way died at bis home, 327 north Patrick
street, yesterday.
Tie glass plants in this city and
vicinity are preparing for the resumption
of work on the lst proximo.
Mrs. Charles II. Atwell, who had
been i'll for some time, died Yesterday
morning at her h,me, BOG north Alfred
street.
A marriage license has been issued
in Rockville, Md, to Joseph b. Pannl'l,
of Washington, and Miss Edna EskTidge
Carlin, of Alexandria.
Rev. J. W. Todd, Baptist minister
of Loudoun, grandfather of Messrs. Hugh
and Frank Todd, of this city, died re-
Gently. The deceased was Sc years Old
A fire broke out this afternoon in a
frame house on Henry street between
Cameron and Queen. The roof OF the
house was considerably damaged before
the flames were exlinguished.
Mr.. George Jones, who lives in the
northwestern portion of the city, reported
70 the station house today that his tool
chest was broken open Saturday or last
night and robbed of saws, braces,
planes, &c.
The Italian cruiser Dogali, bound for
South America on special mission, en-
tered Charleston harbor yesterday morn
inc and will remain there until Thurs
day. The Dogai visited Alexandra
recently.
A farmer named Petit, of Fairfax
county. says that while in company with
several acouaintances in this city Satur-
day night he was robbed of his pocket
book, containing large sum OF money
and some papers of value to himself.
Justice Tripletl, of Fairfax county,
today at Mr.. NJ. r. O'Sullivan's store
heard the case of Eusta Jefiries VS.. A.
]. Payne. This was a suit for the pos
session of horse. The defendant as
serted that he had had possession OF the
animal for eleven years, and the Justice
decided the case against Jefiries.
Patrick. Flanagan, twenty years OF
age, of Rosslyn, Alexandria county,
while walking along the railroad tracks
of the Arlington and Falls Church Rail-
road Saturday night was struck by an
east-boand train and hurled into the air
several feet before striking the ground.
His injuries we're slight.
Some excitement was caused on north
Pitt street Saturday night by series OF
fights in the vicinity of Princess and
Pitt streets, during which pistol shots
were heard. Villa n Frye, colored, later
appeared at police headquarters and
asked police protection. Frye claimed
to have been assaulted by negroes at a
saloon. and exhibited several knife
wounds in his shoulder. He was unable
to name his assailants.
Fried clans, soc per dozen. Soup every
day. Cbas II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
m.W fr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
The Primary Election.

The primary election for United states
Senator. Governor, Lieutenant Govern
or Attorney General, Superintendent OF
Public instruction and Delegate to the
Legislature from this city and county
will take place tomorrow. The polls
will he opened at 5:18 O'Clock and close
at GAS o'clock.
The polls will be at the following
places:
First ward--Elks' Hall.
Second ward-City Hotel.
Third ward-Odd Fellows Hall, north
Columbus street.
Fourth Friendship engine house.
The following are the candidates.
For limited States Senator a. j..
Montague and Thomas S. Martin.
For Governor: Joseph h. Willard,
William Hodges Mann and Claude A.
Swanson. A.
For Northumberland james AL
ston Cabell and J. Taylor Ellyson.
For Attorney General: William A.
Anderson and Samuel w. Williams.
For Superintendent Of Public ins'ruc,
ton: Joseph ID. Eggleston, Jr'' ana
George II. Hulvey.
For the House of Delegates James
r Cation and John II. Trmyer.
As has been stated, Secretary OF the
Commonwealth y. Q. Eggleston, Com
missioner of Agriculture George W.
Koiner. and Treasurer A w. Harmsn'
ir have been declared the nominees Tor
their respective positions, no one having
aOpeared against either of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Male Choir.

As has heretofore been stated the
NAE choir of st. Mary's Church which
has been in training for the past few
months, will 60 into service the first Sun
day in September, supercedine the pres
eni fema lie Choir. This will be the hrst
church in Virginia, or in this section OF
the countr v, to comply With the Pope
orders in reg. ud 70 the discOntinuance OF
Semole yo;ces in the vocal services OF the
Catholic Church. The choir is compos-
ed ofanumber Oh 'well-known young men
of this CITY. and is said to be in an eX
celleni condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
GOrcd to Death.

Miss Clark. daughter of Mr.. Clark,
living at MinnieyilIa, Prince William
county. was gored to death by an OK on
SATURDAY. last. The father of the un-
fortnnate Young woman had previously
started for New York for the purpose OF
visiting relatives. and had LETT his daugh-
Ter in Charge Of the house. Miss Clark,
II seems. was in the act of feeding chick.
ems when she has attacked by the OK and
killed. Her body was later discovered
Inv a colored woman. The beast was
standing over it and attacked the coiored
woman when she drew near. The latter
procured a pitchlork and drove OIL the
animal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Fruits of Advertising.

Messrs, p. Pullman & Co, who con-
duct a first.class grocery at the northeast
corner of Duke and Alfred streets, ad-
yertise fine red peaches at 10 cents a
quarter of peck. In conjunction with
the grocery business this firm carries a
miscellaneous stock, including dry goods,
&c. They say they realize the advan-
tages of advertising more and more every
day, as people living in all quarters OF
the city read their announcements In the
Gazette and send for goods which are Of
fered for sale at tempting prices. This
hint should be sufficient for all who de
sire TO expand their business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aut 2l.-The stock mar
ket developed considerable strength and
a number of the specially prominent
made advances. The room traders were
disposed to attach importance to the re,
cult of the discussions relative to peace,
but although these traders bought for a
a reaction and sold stocks on a fairly
large scale the supply from them was
easily absorbed by general buying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Caused tue Arrest.

In reference to the arrest on SATURDAY
.rf the two colored men charged with
ste, ling horse and buggy, Mr.. George ~.
Young, of Fairfax county, says the men
came 10 him in market that morning ana
offered TO sell him the horse. suspect
ING that something was wrong he re-
no1,ed the matter to the officers at the
station house and later pointed out the
men and assisted in making the arrest
they we're later turned over to the Alex
ondria comfy authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Colonists and indians Fight.

1t is reported at Tampico, Mex, that
conflict occurred between American colo
nists and Indians near the village OF Mi
cos, 100 miles southwest of ramplco, and
that five Americans and several Indians
were killed. 4 detachment Of Rurales
has been sent :on special train to the
scene of the disturbance. The Mtnas
Vieias hacienda, On which live several
Americans, some of whom are married
and have their wives with them Is said
to have been the point at which the
trouble started. One of the Americans
became involved in quarrel, which re-
suited in the killing fan Indian, where
upon the Indians swOre vengeance on tho
foreigners generally The Minas Viejas
hacienda is about eight hours ride from
Mico. the nearest station on the railroad
and an American named Starr rode this
distance for the purpose of sending dis.
patch to the governor Of the Stale OF
San Luis Potosi, asking for help.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21

The following is the Alexandria Ath-
letic Clubs schedule for this week
Tomorrow Alexandria vs. the I'm
maculate Conception team, OF the Mar
que:te League, of Washington.
Thursday - Alexandria vs.. the st.
Alovsius team, of the Capital City Lea
que, of Washington.
Saturday-Alexandria VS.. the ST. raul
team of the Church League, of Wash
ington. |.
All the above games promise to De
above the average, as the visiting mines
are some of the best in Washington. The
games will be called at o'clock. The
lineup for tomOrrow's game will be
Kraft. Purcell, l.. Bright. Dougherty,
Ellis, Fletcher, Gray, G. Bright, Cor
man, Benzette, Wheatley and Dunlap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Draw Closed.

As will lie seen by a notice from IL.
Il, Hoxie. Lieutenant Colonel OF En-
pineers. the channels through the draw
of the Potomac Highway Bridge has
been closed during the erection OF the
draw span. and vessels passing through
gbe bridge will be compelled temporarily
10 PASS between piers 6and Z, these form
inc the span next to the draw on the
yVsosbi,1gton side of the channel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Curious Charges Against Minister.

Curious Charges Against Minister.
Rev. Daniel B. Mentzer, minister OF
the Old Line German Baptist Church,
of Waynesboro, Pa, has just been
dropped from the ministry. For three
days a committee, appointed for the pur-
pose, was in session considering charges
preferred against MIN, and at the con-
clusion recommended dismissal. Three
leading charges were brought against
Rev. Mentzer One was that he allowed
a fashionable wedding for his daughter;
another that be permitted his son to
exhibit ducks at the Hagerstown Fair;
another that he preached in a Mennonite
c.surch from a pulpit, The denomina-
ton to which Rev. Mr. Mentzer belong
ed requires its ministers, wherever pos,
sible, to preach from behind tables and
to live a very plain, simple life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Fire in Hotel.

Philadelphia, Aug..2l.-Seyeral hun
bred guests at the Bingham House were
alarmed by an early morning fire in the
adjoining buildings. and nearly one
hundred of them ran to the first floor
corridors and to the front pavement clad
only in their night gowns. The fire was
soon extinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
TeIephone Service,

The Southern Bell Telephone Compa-
nv is increasing its facilities in this CITY
II will spend between $50, COO and 500
400 in the work. New poles are being
,srected and additional appliances pro
cured by which means it is purposed 10
add materially 10 the efficiency OIL Tue
service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Danpersus and Uncertain.

For sunburn. letter and all skin and scalp
diseases DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve has
no equal. 1t is a certain cure for blind, bleed,
log, itching and protruding piles, IL VIII
draw the fire out Of burn and heal without
leaving a Gear. Boils, old soies, carbuncles,
etc. are quickly cured bv the use OF the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Ac-
cept no substitute as they are often danger
Gus and uncertain. Sold by W. +. Crelgh-
ton & Co., 4G1 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21

To meet the demands of our customers, we
have taken great care to provide for them the
most excellent and delightful summer readiI g.
The best Of the latest fiction, the ever agree
able standard authors; many rare and valua-
bic volumes whose contents are not too heavy,
but of the light, entertaining character suit
able for recreation.
The little folk are remembered in many
charming story and picture books.
Book Dept.-Main floor, 10Th St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
COMMUNICATED
DiSorderly Young Men.

The Gazette has frequently called the
attention of the authorities to the assemo
ling of half grown young men az cor
uers of certain streets, and whose disor-
DERBY conduct is not only annoying to
passengers, but contrary TO law. why
don the police have an eye sometimes
to the southwest corner Of Washington
and King streets? Have they always got
to wait until someone points the neces-
sity out to them?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
River Notes.

If stated that the new pier bHiIt Oy
Ar ] " HAMMOND at the foot oil Gam
eron street will be extended twenty iee''
a large warehouse placed on it, and the
nier used as a steamboat landing,
The schooner Alethea is on the ways
of the shipyard undergoing repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Clearance Sale of
WOmen's Summer
Underwear.

Every piece undeprieed. The most re.
fined sorts Of delightfully."- cool undergarments.
soft nainsook and thin cambria, including
Skirts, Drawers, Corset Covers, Chemises
and Gowns. Some are simply made with
clusters Of hemstitched tucks; others are trim
med in various effective ways, with laces,
embroideries, tucks and ribbons
This sale is composed of small and odd
lots, and the collection, while reasonably
large in the aggregate, and unusual in va.
riety, comprises bat few pieces of a kind or
style
SOC to 1925 the Garment.
Values, 75c to 50.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Poisons in Food.

Perhaps you don't realize that many pain
poisons originate in your food, but some cay
nav feel a twinge Of dyspepsia that will con-
vince YOU. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
Guaranteed to cure all sickness due to poisons
If undigested foOd-Or money back, 25c at
F. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug store. Try
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines

That enjoy reputation for satisfactory scr
vice; machines that can be relied upon at oil
times and that are uniformly efficient.
Such machines we have sold for a number
OF years with marked success. Manufactured
especially for us by the best makers, and OF
the best materials. Every desirable point Of
machine excellence possessed by other ma
chimes. and many original improvements,
will be found embodied in the various models.
So we'll do we know the service given that We
Internationally guarantee them against i'm
perfection in manufacture for FIVE years and
keep them in repair for similar period.
Prices $3.50 to $40.
The sl05 is a Hand Machine.
Second flOOr-G ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21

Sick headache results from disorder
Cd condition Of the stomach and is
quickly cured by Ghamberlaln's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman and w. +. Creighton 4
Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Return of Light Infantry.

The Alexandra Light Infantry re-
turned home this afternoon from Basic
CITY where they have been in camp with
the other companies of the Seventeen
Virginia Regiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
s1 mo- Rlnemont and Return sundny

Southern Railway announces, elective
Sunday, May 2sth, resumption Of is Sunday
special 81 rate Washington and Alexandra
to Ashburn. Bluemont and intermediate
points and return same date, to continue IN
effect each Sunday until further notice.
Trains leave Washington at 9:Ol and $40 a.
m. and Alexandria at 900 a. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
Police Court.

Fifteen persons, nine of whom were
colored. were before the Police Court this
morning charged with misdemeanors;
Seven of the accused were dismissed and
suitable fines imposed upon the others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21

Mr.. Harvey Blincoe has sold his prop
ertv at Sterling, LOudoun county, TO
Mrs. Montjoy, OF this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21
LOST.

I OST.-Last night, on King street, between
l. Peabody school aud Fayette street, a
6CLD CHAIN AND LOCKET. The hinder
will be suitably rewarded by leaving same al
HAMILTON 4 cos cigar store.
au19 2ta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-21

NOTICE TO ANNIVERSARIES 49,,
~ 1905. Notice is hereby given that the
channels through draw Of Potomac Highway
bridge will be closed during erection of draw
span' commencing this date, aud that all YES,
sells passing through bridge will be compelled
temporarily to pass between piers No. 8 and
No. :. being span next draw. on Washington
side of channel. Eighteen feet OF water can
be carried here at mean low tide, this mini
mum depth prevailing for width OF one-hali
of onening on side adjacent to draw. the op-
noSite half shoaling rapidly TO about ten feet
denth at pier No. 6. 1t is suggested that
masters Of deep draft vessels keep safely on
channel side of passage and that no more
than one vessel attempt to pass through at one
time r. L. HoYIE, Lieut.. Col. Engrs.
au2I. ". 23,2425,26
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WANTED.

XxTAYTED--A UNION BARTENDER
w and a WOMAN COOK. Apply at II
north Fairfax street. auzl 81
WANTED. LEARN TELEGRAPHY and
w r.. r. Accounting, $50 to 500 a month
Salary assured our graduates under bond.
Our six schools the largest in America and
endorsed by all Railroads. Write for catalog.
MORSE SCHOOLOF TELEGRAPY, Gin
cinnati, O., Buffalo, n. Y, Atlanta, Ga, La
Crosse. Wis, Texirkana, Tex, San Fran
cisco Cal. aul 4m