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lon your paper is the date to which
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NIKE payment WATCH YOUR
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plnHzD EVERY WEDNESDAY AND
SATURDAY BY
LOCKWOOD & HARDING.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-03-18

To Whom It May Concern:
I take pleasure In accommodating 70
those desiring to At themselves for
steam and electric engineers TIE
Steam Electric Course Of the Interna-
tional Correspondence Schools, Of
Scranton, Pa. The course is prspti-
cal, all subjects are explained in
manner easily understood. No more
Of the theoretical part Of the subjects
is given than is Of use to the practical
engineer. There is marked absence
Of confusing and unexplained techni-
cal terms. The course in mechanical
drawing given in connection with
the above Is all that could be desired.
Respectfully
| q STEWART II. TRAVIS.
City Clerk.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-03-18

You can buy everything you want
at the Racket. So
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-03-18
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Of your friends or relativss In the
East who are contemplating movement
TO the West during the coming Spring
or Summer.
There will be in effect during the
Spring months, from all Eastern
points Il every section syof the, West,
greatly reduced rates (both one way
and round trip, and it will be to
their interest that you give me the
names Of parties who may by those
rates be induced to come West. No
matter where they may be located, we
will have our representative call upon
or write to them and advise them Of
the cheapest and best way to make
the trip. M
Call upon or address
@. A. WALKER, General Agent,
Chicago & North Western Ry.,
P. 0. Box 750,
Salt Lake, Utah 80 - 52-62
All the news in The Signal
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-03-18

Sewing machine needles Of all
kands at McBratney's store, also ma
chine supplies.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-03-18

Singer Machine oil guaranteed not
to gum your machine. $50 bottle
at McBratney's store.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-03-18

TO LET. -Four room house, fur
nished, close In, City water. Good
cellar. See N. F. Kimball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
PERSONAL.

Mrs. S. F. Gregory has gone to Meter
Westmoreland county, to spend t"e
summer.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Griffin, who was
stricken with paralysis few days ago.
has greatly improved and is out again.
Mrs. Joseph Drew and family have
taken cottage at Colonial Beach where
they will spend the summer.
Miss LolIie King, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. c. w. Hplfish, IN
Charlottesville, has returned TO her home
in this city.
Miss Mamie Marston, of Edinburg,
Va, is visiting Miss Janet Rowen on
upper Prince street.
Mr.. Chas. S. cleveland and family,
of Baltimore, Md, were the guests OF
their cousins, the Misses Rotchford, ior
the recital of last Friday evening.
The wedding Of Rev. Luke NJ White,
of Alab ma, who was recently ordained
deacon at the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, and Miss Jane i. Tucker
daughter of Rev. Beverley B. Tucker, OF
Norfolk, will be solemnized at ST. Paul'
Church, that city, tonight. A number
of Miss fuckers relatives in this city
left last night TO attend the wedding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Police Court.

rJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed oil
Harry Carter, colored, arrested by
Officer Henderson charged with stealing
money from Mrs. Yarbow, was dis
missed
Carrie Brown, colored, arrested by
Officers Lyles and Allen charged with
stealing SO from Fannie Brown, was
fined $40.
Tuts Oldcn, colored, arrested by Off
GERS Nicholson and Henderson charged
with stealing sundry articles, was
fined so.
Samuel Williams, colored, arrested
by Officers Lyles and Allen charged
with sssaulting Berthe Williams was
fined s..
John Blanhan, colored. arrested by
Officer Nicholson for gambling, was dis
missed. Three other colored individuals
charged with similar ofenses, had their
cases continued.
Several young men charged WIN
assault were dismissed for want oil EVIL
dence. :,
Three colored boys charged with
gambling were fined 81 each, and
another charged with like otiense was
dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
The Italian Cruiser.

Many people visited the river iron, ron.
Yesterday and today to view the ltalian
cruiser Dalgoi now anchored OIL TINS
citv. Numbers of the officers ana men
Lave been ashore any many people nave
visited the slip. About seven years ago
the Italian training ship Amerigo Yes,
pucci Law off this city for some time and
many ilexandrians went aboard, and
were courleously received and enter
tanned by the officers. Those in charge
of the Dalgoli are equally as hospitable.
A modern man-of-war seldom comes up
the Potomac, although during the civil
war they were as common as naptha
launches are now. They were, how
ever, but slight improvements over the
sbips of Admiral Nelson's time. In
1865 the ram Stonewall, built for the
Southern Confederacy, lay of Alexan-
dria for short time. She was regarded
as a marvel and hundreds of people
10 the wharyes to gaze upon her. The
Stonewall had been delivered up to the
United States at the collapse OF the
Southern Coniederacy, and was later
sold to the japanese government. She
was the nucleus of the navy afterwards
acquired by the MikadO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Nnctnrnal Disorders.

Among the cases in the Police Court
this morning was that Of several young
men who were arrested Saturday night
charged with dsorderIy conduct and
fighting near the intersection OF king
and Fayette streets Some who had been
taken in custody failed to appear aud
forfeited their collateral, and those VINO
stood trial could not be convicted of the
charge alleged against them because no
one could positively identify them. They
were dismissed of the charge Of assault,
hut the fact was established that they
were in the neighborhood ofthe disorder
at midnight Justice Cation told them
that he would want them in the court
again. as other arrests were to be made
He also called attention to the many
complaints made by residents OF that
neighborhood, and said that the authorl-
ties intended to put stop to nocturnal
disorders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Fine raspberries sold in market today
at from 8 to 10 cents box.
A nu nber of dogs were poisoned last
night ia the southwestern section OF the
city.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
inpton Yesterday to Earnest X. Lee, OF
Washington and Lula T. Norris, OF Alex
andria.
Mr.. Ed. Meade while adjusting an
electric wire at Queen and Payne streets
Yesterday was slightly injured by the
collapse of a pole
Attention is directed to the notice oil
the Clerk of Gas elsewhere in the ga
zette. The discount on gas bills VIII
cease after next Saturday.
The steamer Estelle Randall is under
going repairs at this port. Part OF heI
machinery became deranged Sunday
w. S. Moore's Sons are making the
necessary repairs.
James Notify was the name OF TIT
bow who was drowned in the river oppo
site this city on Sunday. He bad beer
living at Motley Hall during the pas
six months. His body was recovered
an hour after he was drowned by thu
sons of John Swift. The unfortunate
youth was IS years old.
The steamer Norfolk of the NortolI
anu Washington line. now at the New
port News shipyard, will receive a gen
eral overhauling and will be in Thorough
order when she returns to service, wbicI
will De in about ten days or two weeks
While she is of the route the steame
Newport News, Captain Posey, IS 1
service in hrr place.
A number of officers and men belonging I
the Italian cruiser now lying of this Pc;
came ashore today and took the electric iran
for Washington.
Porter and ale on draught; also sold at !
cents per quart. c. II. Zimmerman, MarK'
alley. '"''"''N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Making improvements.

The Alexandria Fertilizer and ChemI'
cal Company has begun the enlargement
Of their acid plant, adjoining Flsht)wn
on the north. The fertilizer factory on
Princess street, between Lee and Union,
has been practically rebuilt on a modern
and enlarged scale. A pile driver and
dredge are now at the wharf formerly
used by the old Baltimore steamer
Columbia, where a new and modern
pier is to be constructed to accomo-
date the large schooners which bring
fertilizer to the company. This wharf
property has been going into. decay ior
the past thirty years, or ever since Inc
Columbia was withdrawn from the Time
What was once a large aud commodlous
wharf is now representa- by some broS-
en- piles. These will be removed, the
docks dredged and fine pier built
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
,,.,rCRarHIC BREviTIts.

No more deaths from last night
trolley wreck are reported in Baltimore
Public sentiment blames the sateman,
who, although knowing the freight
train was switching, allowed the trolley
cars 30 cross, with the disastrous result
He refuses to talk.
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed tht
Sioux No t. breaker, situated t"o nliIes T ga,'
Of Mount Carmel. Pa. this morning. The
operation is owned by the Lehigh Valley
q Coal and Navigation Company. and wa wa
valued at SIS, 900 and employed 400 men anc
boys. The loss is fully covered by insurance
Two attempts were made early this morn
inc 70 sci fire to five story fiat building. 10
Gated at i4sth west Sixty-eighth street ne"
York. hut the flames were discovered oeior'
they had gained any Roadway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Fire and Narrow Escape.

Boston, June 27.-Six persons were
injured, one fatally, and several Others
had nalrpw escapes from death in a
fire this morning in lodging house al
I57 Meriden street, east Do-:yn. Only
one person, the lady, Mrs. Josephine
White, escaped by the ordinary NEAR
Of exit. Four of the dodgers jumped
from the windows Of the second, third,
and forth floors ; two others, forty feet
in the air, made their way along mar
row gutter TO an adjoining house, and
one man was carried down the ladder by
firemen. The three daughters OF Mrs.
White, one of them carrying her 5-year-
old daughter, crawied over narrow
plank from a rear window on the second
floor to the fre-escape on the big Meri-
den building. Dan Rails jumped from
window on the third floor. He landed
face foremost on the ground and was
horribly mangled. He will probably die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Mig Rogers DISAPPEARANCE.

Saranac Lake, n. Y, June 27.-The
fate of Mary o. Rogers, the Virginia
girl. who wandered away fiom the cot
tage where she was staying, is still
mystery. The search was resumed to-
day. but thus far not soliiery clue to
the whereabouts of the girl has been OBJ
tanned. When Willoughby Smith, the
girls guardian, learned last night that
no developments had come from the
DAYS work, he Immediately offered a
large reward for any information con-
corning Miss Rogers movements since
Sunday night. If the woman wandered
away into the mountains clad as she was,
according to the nurse, only in night
dress and without shoes or stockings
she is probably dead by this time from
exposure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
rhe KieI Yacht Races

Kiel, Germany, June 27.-The Kais-
er's yacht Meteor III, the lduna, yacnt, OF
Empress Victoria Augusta, and the
Hamburg started in the yacht race to-
day. The Emperor is sailing the Meteor
nj and Cornelius Vanderbilt, Charlie
magne Tower, United States Ambassa-
dor to Germany, and r. W. Goelet ac-
compapied him as his guests. Mrs.
Vanderbilt, Mrs. Tower, and Mrs. q 'elet
were the guests of the empress on board
the Iduna. Henry 5 Redmunds AlIsa
contested with the Orion, the yacht oil
Prince Henry of Prussia. In the race
between the Meteor III, the Hamburg,
and Iduna, the Hamburg finished two
minutes ahead of the Meteor Ill. Prince
Henry's Orion defeated the Ailsa BY the
narrow margin of 90 seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
ROYAL Arcaoum

Boston. June q. The executive COM
miuee of the Supreme Council OF the
ROYAL Arcanum, that body wherein orig
inatedthe new system OF rates at present
causing so much agitation in the ranks
of the large fraterual organization, meets
today. While it is one of the commit
fees regular MEETINGS held always IN
Roston about six weeks after the annual
meeting of the Supreme Council, the pos
Utility that on this OCCASION the execn-
tive body will take some formal action
regarding the new rates makes the SEES,
sion one Of great interest and results VIII
be watched for by Royal ArcanumIte' all
over The cOuntry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
wbooping Cough in Jamaica.

Mr.. ]. Riley Bennett, chemist oil
crowns Town, Jamaica, West India
Islands, writes; g! cannot speak too
highly Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
II has proved itself to be the best remedy
for whooping cough, which is prevalent
on this end Of the globe. 1t has never
failed to relieve in any case where l
have recommended it, and grateful
mothers, after using it, are daily thank
ing me for advising them" This remedy
is for sale by Gibson & Timberman ano
w + Creighton a. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
CORPORATION Court,

CJudge L. c. Barley presiding
DafG. Lewis was appointed trustee
III place of W. H. T. Lewis, deceased
mn.aer the will Of the late DR.. NJ. NJ.
Lewis. ri, oo,o.o1
indicted for selling liquor without a
iicense accused pleaded guilty and was
son,enced to. serve 90 days in Jail and to
pay a fine Of $50. -
John Ennis, held on the charge o.
honsehreaking. was released on bond III
The sum of $500 for his appearance al
the September term, Mr.. ). NJ Hi De
ing his bOndsman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Baseball.

Anm,Ser large crowd witnessed tno
game OF, seball yesterday evening Oh the
fair grounds between the Potomacs ana
the Orentals, which was the best played
this season in alexandria. The score
stood Potomacs, A; Orientals, l.;
Davis who is somewhat of spltoall
pitcher. tossed the ball for the Potomacs.
He had plenty Of speed and perfect con con
.rol throughout the game. Cox VINO
pitched for the Orientals, put up a goou
game also. Both teams heided nne-
Another good game is booked for today
ut $3.50 o'clock between the Poto OLE.
Gwho played yesterday and the Old DO
nnininns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Equitable Life Assurance Society

New York, June 27.-Grover Cleve:
land, supreme court justice Morgan
OBrien, and George Westing house,
trustees of the majority stock in the
Equitable Life Assurance Society,
which was recently purchased by Thomas
F. RYAN, from James II. Hyde, will
meet this afternoon, at the Hotel BUCK
ingham, in this city, to consider affairs
connected with the trust. 1t Is under
stood thst the trustees will arrange a
plan ct this meeting, whereby the policy
holders can designate their choice OF
men for the twenty eight directors, who,
under the new plan, are to be named by
the policy holders. 1t is probable that
the plan will be adopted of having the
trustees draft list Of names for which
the policy holders will be allowed to
vote The men receiving the highest
number of votes may then be chosen by
the trustees, who will cast the actual
votes. Paul Morton, the new chairman
of the Board, this morning announced
that he had received the resignation Ct
Charles Stewart Smith, director.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Al. waII,cr,s Resignation.

New York, June 27.-While no official q an an.
nonncement has been made it i known that
John F. Wallace. Chief Engineer OIL ln S
Panama Canal Commission, who returned
from the isthmus few days o. mas Ten
dered his resign ton, to President k9o'e E,
welt. Neither Mr. Wallace nor officials o.
the commission will discuss the reS's,
nation, but there have been hu ,isp VI
rumors to the effect that serious uIneuvmv'
hors ~ the commission and Secretary o.
War Tat Mr.. Wallace. Panama Com
missioner Sbonts. and Secretary TAFT met herr
on sunday and the whole ground was gone
over Alter the conference Mr.. Wallace an
nounced his intention Of resigning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Naval Cadets.

The academic board Of the Naval Acad-
emy has decided upon the candidates
who have passed all mental examinations
for admission to the Naval Academy.
Among the are the following from Vlr-
rinia: J. NJ. Blackwell. J. L. Hatcher,
B. V. McCandless, I. Il. Richie, j. u.
Rogers. R. f. Thornton and h. l..
Woodev
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
A NnrrnM Escape.

4 soldier fell overheard from the
steam launch Doc Reh near Shepherd :
late yesterday evening. a companion
who was on the launch jumped into the
river and after considerable difficulty
succeeded in rescuing the drowning man.
II is said that the Potomac, like Niagara
Falls, claims, on an average, the saerihce
of one human life yearly. Three persons
have found watery graves in the river
in one wec.:-a young lady and two
mon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
.,hon~e in the Weather.

The sultry conditions of yesterday
we're followed b. some rain, thunder an ana
Iigbtinr toward the close of the day The
Cloud however, parted when it reached
this city, aud the thickest parts passed
north and south of Alexandria. a ae-
l;ghtful northwest breeze, however, ioi
lowed and the temperature fell consider
ably. Last night was cool ana ! .Tu"s
conditions have been pleasant with
fair skv. The thermometer at noon TO-
dav registered 740.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
No,y work stock Market

Nev York June 27.-The stock market
,ras broaJer and more active during the first
hour than il has been in long period.
prnG,s , we,e t,Een on large accounts and the
stocks lC sold we're Replaced at once by purchases
of other issues forcing new stocks mo prouli,
Hence and continually changing leaders on
the upward movement; Commission houses houses
that we're buvcrs a week ago sold this morn
ing. their selling being about equally que 10
a desire to take profits, AMI fears OF an uu'
favorable effect Of the gold exports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
An Object Lesson.

Mr. Marshall, of Martinsburg, W:
Va was here yesterday in search OF
,coIored laborers for whose services ne
.oGsred 81 so to Sl.75 a day. He DE,
Sired TO secure forty men, but succeeded
in obtaining but three. At the last ses.
Il Of the Corporation Court Judge
barley in his charge to the grand Jury
allied attention to the many indoienl
men both white and colored, who ioa
about certain places without any vislol'
means of support. The above Is an Oh
iect lesson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
The presidentin Bosom.

Boston. June 27.-President Roose-
welt. who comes to attend the Harvard
commencement, and party arrived at the
Back Bay station at 6i45 o'clock this
morning. fifteen minutes ahead OF sched'
ule. Bishop William Lawrence met the
President at the station, and rode Win
him to his residence. There was very
small crowd at the station, not more than
IS people being in waiting for the chiel
executive. An escort OF ten mounted
police guarded the President on the way
to the Bishops house. After reaching
Bishop Lawrence's residence, the Presl-
dent took breakfast. Among those
present were President Eli)t, of Harvard;
Judge F. G.. Lowell, Rev. |. Nj. Crolhers,
and Private Secretary Loeb. The Presl-
dent will remain quietly at the bishop :
house this afternoon. At noon he Will
20 out to the Oakley Club, where be will
take luncheon with the cl IS Of 80, OF
which he is member, and be photo
graphed
DR.. John Morgan, the Boston eye
specialist, this morning eSamineu Tue
Presidents eyes. The eye trouble, 1t Is
understood, is not at all serious. AT
1875 the President left the home OF
Bishop Lawrence for the Oakley Club.
At that time rain was falling in torrents.
The President was accompanied by
Bishop Lawrence and his son, Kermit;
The Presidents carriage was follower
by others containing Secretary Loeo
and the secret service men. The start
for the Oakley Club was made early in
order that the President might call al
the home of Mrs. George G. Hill, the
mother of the first Mrs. Roosevelt.
At 2 O'Clock this afternoon Secretary
VIM. II. Taft will reach Boston. lie
comes to Boston to receive degree from
Harvard tomorrow. This afternoon the
President will have a conference with
Secretary TAFT, regarding Panama canal
matters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Will Continue the Wight.

Chicago, June 27.-Amid tumnli1ous
,.encs the department store and railway
express drivers Monday night rejected
the peace terms Of the employers fol,
lowing this action came a declSra''oh
from President Shea that specla! meet
ings of all teamsters' unions in Chicago
would be called and their treasures
drained if necessary to continue the
6pht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
secretary Hay Improving.

Newbury, n. H., June 27.-The S H1n,
dtion of Secretary of State John nay
Improved during the night Al e'ghl
o'cIock this morning Dr. Scudder, the
attending physician, made the following
statement: Secretary hay pSSSeu
comfortable night, and is quite well TINS
morning" fhc physician said that u
the secretary continues to improve; du''
ing the day, that the doctor would re-
turn IN Boston tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
The salye That Penetrates.

DeWitt's Hazel Salve penetrates the pores
Of the skin, and by its antseptic. rublio-
Gent and Healing influence it subdues imam
nation and cures BOls, Burns, Cuts, &c
zema. letter. Ring Worm and all SKIN as
eases. A specific for blind, blee hing lichlng
and protruding Piles. The orlglnai ana
genuine Witch Hazel Salve IS made py Z: y
6eWitt & Co, and sold by w. +. Creighton,
1ol King street, and corner Queen and
Patrick street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
New Railroad Work.

The contractors at work OF the rail-
road improvements adjoining this city
are rushing the same by working gangs
of men night and day. The road bed IS
being graded and track laid, and in a
few weeks time it is believed trains VIII
be running over the new work. Inc
new depot is rapidly approaching COM
pleti0n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
| 4 GARD.

To the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette: o,-
The Misses Rockford and class OF l9c5
wish 10 express their thanks to their many
friends and purcns for the numerous co1r'
tesies and favors paid them in preparation Tor
the recital last Friday. In no Other way
could they be so effectively, reacneC a.
through tn ,lumus tof our valued Alexin
dria Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
A Fearful Fate.

1t is fearful fate to have to endure me
saw writes Harry Colson, of Masonville,
la that for Blind, Bleeding, Itching and
Pr6trndine piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, is
the best cure made" Also best for cuts,
burns and injuries. 25c at f. 5. Leadbeater q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-27
Inndnn Money Market.

London, June 27.-2l5P. m. o ~,
inc To the distinct favorable change IN the
political situation, the complexion OF the
securities markets generally has ai'ereu
for the better. This is practically re,
Elected in the Strengthening OF gilt edged
securities, American Railways are urn''