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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
The Fishery.

The attendance at Fishtown had
,,at, rally increased this morning. The
n"tte, we're busily at work and the ar.
r;vaIs we're more numerous. Prices.
howevsr had undergone no material
.banve iro,u those of yesterday. About
IS 600 herring and 500 shad had ar
lived sine, Yesterday. Shad we're bring
;no 400 hundred and herring from s.
TO $40 per thousand. There is weak
ching tendency in prices, and present
lbs ratsS cannot be maintained long. Shad,
bright and glistening from the river, are
being hawked about the city at 20 cents nl
for buck and 95a4O cents for roe. Inc
supply of pan fish is large, the rock and
perch being especially fine. They are
still sold by the pound in market, ana
,r;ces are "a immovable ag those OF
.,,Ostage stamps. ,, ot
A Wash ngton paper in speaking Oh
she fish market of that CT y says II or
some reason, the dealers do not seem TO
know Why, the bottom has been out Oh
the market for the past two or three
.davs and choice RE shad have sold al
20 cents each and bucks at 5 to 10 cents
each. Herring yesterday sold at on 10
IS cents per hundred. There IS also a
GOOD supply of other varieties OF nsn on y
hand aud the demand for themis goou'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Confederate Veterans.

The regular monthly meeting OF ~
f. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
was held at their hall last night, Com
msnder E.. II. O'Rrien presiding. The
committees appointed at the previous
meeting to prepare resolutions on the
death of Comrades Jno. browns, VIM:
Ennis and r. w. Galliard presented
aoeir report which was adopted and a
committee consisting of Comrades z. f.
Gorman and Oscar Tubman was ap-
poi1led TO draft resolutions on the death
of Comrade Andrew sullivan. One
,new member was elected The execu-
live committee made a full report OF
their work for the year. The camp
then proceeded to elect officers to serve
fer the coming year, with the following
result: Commander. JnO. NJ. johnson;
lst Lieutenant Commander, w. H..
NAV; 2nd Lieutenant Commander, ,.
G. Boush; Ord Lieutenant Commander,
w. w. Sherwood; Adjutant, r. NJ.
Latham; Treasurer, w. w. Sherwood
Quartermaster, J. w. Hammond; Chap
tain. Rev. F. J. Brooke; Officer of the
Dav G. S Taylor; Vidette, R. n.
Or iok: Executive committee: Edgar
Warfeld, F. J. Davidson and G. w.
Ramsay. The following committees
were appointed. To make arrangements
nor the observance of Memorial Day,
MAY oath next, Comrades Ramsay,
Perry, Lyles, German and Latham; 70
assls' the ladies at the monument, Com.
rsdes Milburn, Warfeld, Appich aud
Davidson; to decorate graves at The
cemeteries near the city, Comrades May,
Yeatman, zimmerman. Blackburn, Sher,
wood, Hammond, Knox, Taylor aud
Graham; at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Com
rades Blackford, Wise and Herbert; atSt'
Mary's Cemetery, Comrades Latham,
German and Hurdle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Lansburgh & Bro,
ago to APO Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
MIR. RIXEY,s SUIT.

Application has been made in the CIR
cult Court of Fauquier county to change
the suit of Mr.. Rixey against Amory
s. Stevens to the United States
District Court at Alexandria. The court
did not pass on the application at once,
but it is the right of a defendant who is
not a citizen of the State in whose court
he is sued, to have the suit changed TO
federal court Mr.. Rixey is suing Mr..
Stevens for alleged defamation of charac-
ter asking for damages in the sum oil
$50, 900. 1t is alleged in circular letters
scattered over a good portion OF Mr.. Rix-
eys district by representatives OF Mr..
Stevens, that Mr. Rixey is man OF
most reprehensible character, to put II
most mildly, and that he consorts with
thieves, Ell cetera. The circulation OF
these letters became 50 persistent that
Mr. Rixey instituted suit.
Mr.. Stevens is multi-mill0naire OF
New York. He has been all over the
world, and. it is said, owns real estate
in the four quarters Of the earth. lie
is understood to own extensive mineral
interests in Australia. Sometime ago Mr..
Stevens purchased six thousand acres OF
land in Faaquer county. 1t was claimed
there were gold deposits on the land, and
it was asserted by alleged experts that the
mineral was found in paying quantity.
The assertion is not made these days.
More or less extensive development of the
mine indicated that there was no money
to be made in working il. The manager
had authority from Mr.. Stevens, ii is
alleged, to check on bank which is run
by brothers Of Representative Rixey.
The manager oyerdrew, and Mr.. Stevens
refused to make the checks good until
compelled by the courts.
1t is alleged he then attacked Mr..
Rixey in the manner indicated, thinking
him one of the bankers, which is not
true. Of course, the people who knew
Mr.. Rixey knew he was not the charac-
ter of man charged by the circular let
tiers circulated by Mr. Stevens, but those
who did not know him would mutually
think it very strange that so tough a
citizen shout be member of Congress.
The suit is not for the purpose of re-
covering damages so much as to obtain
yindication of character at the hands OF
Jury. The case is attracting very
general attention. Mr.. EPpa Hunton,
IT,, of Richmond, is one of the lawyers
engaged By Mr.. Stevens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
The Rockefeller Gifts.

Mr.. F. d. Madeira, of Baltimore, who
has enjoyed pleasant professional rela'
tons with Cardinal Gibbons, rode from
Washington to Baltimore with the Car
dinal, and upon his arrival in New
York last night said Cardinal Gibbons
spoke to him as follows on the accepta-
bilily of Rockeleler's recent gift, OF
which so much has been said
~ have read a great deal about the
offer and the objections made to It's ac'
ceptance," said the Cardinal, "but |
must confess that ! have thus far been
totally unable to reach a positive con-
clusion. I therefore hesitate about dis
cussiug the matter, further than to say
that there is much to be said on both
sides of the question. In my opinion
no testimony has been produced which
shows that MIR. Rockefeller acquired his
fortune in any other than a Legitimate
manner, Numerous assertions have
been made, but | repeat no proof has
been forthcoming, and in the absence Of
positive proof it would be maniiestly qn'
fair for me or anyone else to pronounce
Judgment either the one way or the
other. Neither have ! any personal
knowledge of the man himself which
fact forms another objts ion to my enter
ing into discussion OF the subject.
might say, however, that if the offer had
been made TO me, or to any OF the IN
stitulions under my control. would be
in some doubt as to how to act in the
PREMISES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Death of Colored Resident.

James Webster, colored, probably the
Oldest resident of Alexandra, died in
Boston on Sunday last. The deceased
was inr his Cpd year. He was a caPen-
ter by occupation, bat during his long
life he had engaged in other pursuits.
Webster was an employee at Turner q
DowelPs china warehouse fifty years
ago, when that building was destroyed
by fire and seven men killed. The de-
ceased was courteous in department and
enjoyed the respect and confidence OF
his many acquaintance. His remains
will be brought here for interment and
the funeral will take place from the
Alfred street Baptist Church tomorrow
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Trialnf "YeGgmen'.

The United Slates Circuit aud District
Courts convened in Richmond today IN
regular spring term. Among the I'm.
portaut cases to engage the attention OF
the grand jury are those Of four or I'VE
alleged "yeggmen" or safe crackers, who
we're taken to Richmond Sunday from
Baltimore. where they we're recently
rounded up in raid. These men or"
all suspected of being involved in the
bur.la OF the United States postoiiice
at Manassas last November, and are
believed to have perpetrated numer US
postofiice robberies since that time.
Abont twenty witnesses from Alexandra
and Manassas have been subpoenae1 to
appear before the grand jury IN these
cases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04

The seventy seventh annual session OF
the MARYLAND annual conference OF the
NJ, bodist Protestant Church will con-
vene tomorrow morning at SALISBURY,
Nd Rev. J. II. 5. Ewell, accompanied
by Mr.. J. T. Harring, left here yester-
day to attend the conference. The
coocregation here has asked that Mr..
Ewell be returned and it is hoped by his
many friends in this city that its wishes
will be granted.
Mrs Charles Carter has as her guest
Mrs. Green, of Alexandria. - Baltimore
American.
Mrs. G. f. Lee and her daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Lee, have retu rned from
Washington, where they spent the WIN
ter.
Mr.. John w. Davis, accompanied by
his vile and sister, is visiting his uncle,
Capt. J. V. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Pullman have
issued invitations to the wedding oftheir
daughter, Miss Bertha l.. Pullman, 70
Mr.. George w. Francis, which Will
take place at Grace Episcopal Church
Wednesday evening, May third at eight
O clock.
Miss Eleanor French, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. r. Howard,
in Fredericksburg, has returned to her
home in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reed, of this
city. and Mr.. Walter Reed, OF Washing
ton, left last night for South Carolina
where Engineer Arthur Reed is in a
serious condition from injuries received
in an accident on the Southern Railway
last Sunday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
LAWYER Denounced BY Witness

A suit te recover an Overdraw on the
Farmers aud Merchants Bank OF Cql-
peper by Stevens & Duckett, of Fauquier
county, owners of the gold mine, came up
at this term of the Circuit Court, and
resulted in hung jury. This case is
really the forerunner Of the two $40, =
600 suits instituted by Congressman
Rixey and his brother, c. j. Rixey,
for alleged defamation OF character
against c. Amery Stevens, a multlmll.
lionaire of New York. In the suit just
ended it was really against Stevens, his
partner Duckelt appearing as witness
for Rixey. Duckett alleges a partner
ship with Stevens, and this Stevens
denies The Oyerdraw was for money
paid out by the Farmers and Merchants
Bank on Duckett's checks for the ex-
penses necessary for the maintenance oil
the mining property. A little unpleas'
antness occurred in the courtroom dur
ing the afternoon session when the
question of the alleged destruction OF
some vouchers arose. Stevens, visibly
excited, arose from his chair on the
stand aud denounced Lawyer Barbour.
The attorney, bending towards the rail,
replied with equal vehemence, when
Judge Nichols put an end to the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
HOur New Navy"

Tonight at the Opera House Mr. W.
Fl. H. Smith of the Navy Department
will give a stereOpticon lecture on "Our
New Navy" $50 illustrations being
used The lecture is for the instruction
of the Night School boys and for the
financial benefit of the school as well,
The school has grown far beyond the
expectations of the ladies having it in
charge. Openinglwith 5 boys on the !th OF
February, there are now nearly ~ boys;
Much good work is being accomplished
and the lads have everything to encourage
them except from financial point OF
view.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Richard II.
W,rder whose death occurred early last
SUNDAY morning, took place from SI,!,, Ine
residence ON Fairfax street, near wilkes
Of 2 o'clock this afternoon. Many reia-
tiyes. friends and acquaintance OF 'he
deceased attended. The services WEI? ;.',
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Jeffers oil l[ln Ivy
NJ. E. Church. The members oil .he
Friendship Veteran Fire Assocla'
ton of which the deceased was mem
her. attended in body. The psiloeai-
,ers were the following from that organi-
.zation: Mayor F. j. Pafi, ex-Mayor
rs. +. Downham, Chief Of Police James
" Webster, and Messrs. Q. NJ. Griffin,
George Hyde and William Sutton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
ELLIOTT'S,
42S-430 King Street.
Pursued to His Death.

The body OF Henry Henderson, the
North Carolina negro who was drowned
near Ingham, Page county, on February
26, while being pursued by q crowd of
men and boys, was found late Sunday
afternoon about 200 yards down the
stream from where the drowning occurred.
When the negro met his death he was
passing through that community, aud
was set upon by the crowd, which was
trying to carry out an unwrltten law OF
that section not to allow negro to ever
pass through. David Conner, one of the
men charged with the crime, was arrested
and tried, but owing to insufficient evi.
dense was discharged. The crowd, il is
alleged, drove the man into the water
and watched bis death struggles. The
other persons charged with being i'm
plicated in the affair fled the county be-
fore warrants could be secured for their
arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
f.. S. Leadbeater 81 Sons.

The new advertisement of L. S. Lead
beaten & Sons, wholesale druggists, will
be found elsewhere in the Gazette. The
officers of the present corporation are
Clarence G. Leadbeater, President; Ed
ward S. Leadbeater, Vice President, and
John Leadbeater, Secretary and Treasurer
This we'll known house was established
in 1892, and has existed in three cent
uries. 1t is therefore one OF the Oldest
in the United States, and has entered
the twentieth century more hale aud
hearty than ever with its business in,
creasing daily and extending into all
parts OF the country. This house, which
appeared in Alexandria about the time
the Gazette was first issued, has ever
been a patron of the advertising columns
of this paper, and like its contemporary,
has followed the fortunes of this city in
all its ups and downs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Unsigned Rank Notes Are Good.

The appearance in various western
Pennsylvania towns of certain national
bank notes, without signatures of the
bank officials, and with charred edges,
has caused stir among officials of ex'
press companies, for these notes were in
package containing $50, 600 of un-
signed notes that was supposed to have
burned 10 a Baltimore & Ohio wreck.
The express people at first thought
these notes we're yaueless and would be
replaced by the Government, because
they had not been signed, but now
they have been informed by the Treasury
officials that all national bank notes are
good, whether signed by the bank Off
Gals or not. The Treasury, therefore,
can look upon the matter merely as a
robbery of au express car, and the Sc
cret Service finds no occasion to act.
The express companies, being obliged
to stand the loss, will put its own de-
tectives on the trail OF the man who
took the package from the burning car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Accidents.

Mrs. Jane Treakle fell in the yard OF
her residence on south Lee street this
morning and was painfully injured.
Mr.. Lamar Monroe seriously cut bis
bead with an axe while splitting wood
in the yard of his residence on south
Columbus street, q day or two ago. The
axe became entangled in a clothes line
which caused the accident. Mr.. Mon
roe's scalp was laid open and he was
compelled to procure surgical aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
To Visit The Riviera .

Mr. and Mrs. II. hunter Dulany, of
Fauquier county, are in Washington,
where they have been prominent 10 sew
eral informal affairs prior to their depar-
ture for Europe. Mr.. and Mrs. DuIany
will sail for the other side within 4 tort.
night, accompanied by their two daugb.
,ers. 1t is their intention TO spend the
snrin@ ec-son at Nice, to be present at
which is to be the feature of
es on the Mediterranean in
2 presence Of the German
lass his yacht is sufficient in itsell
au.c ne success of the races off the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Police Court.

CJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning
William Mckay, colored, arrested by
Officer Roberts ON suspicion of stealing a
bicycle, was turned over TO the Wash
ington authorities.
John Gates, colored, arrested by Off.
Ger Henderson charged with concealed
weapons, was DISMISSED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
DON'T Borrow Trouble

If is q bad habit to borrow anything, but
the worst thing YOU can possibly borrow. is
trouble. When sick sore, heavy, weary and
worn.out by the pains and poisons Of dyspep'
STA. biliousness, Brlght's disease and similar
internal disorders. don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms. but fly for reliefto Elec'
trio Btters. Here you will find sure and per;
manent forgetfulness of all your troubles, and
your body will not be burdened by u load
of debt disease. At +. S. Leadbeater * Sons
drug store Price SOC. Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Railroad Work.

The work on the new depot building
west OF this city is progressing.
Preparations were being made this
morning to place in position the new
iron bridge oyer the cnt in West End
road.
Surveying parties are busiiy at work
in the vicinity of Spring Park. the object
of which cannot be OWNED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Death Of Mrs. Lee.

Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, widow OF Col.
Charles Henry Lee, of Leesburg, died at
her home in that town yesterday even
ing, aged So years. Mrs. Lee was a
Miss Dunbarton and spent most OF her
early life in this city where she had q
large circle of relatives and friends. For
many years past she had lived in Lees
burg, but frequ ntly visited her relatives
in AiaSendria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
stock Over-Subscribed.

At a meeting OF the directors OF the
Winchester & Washington Electric
Railway Company held in Winchester
Friday evening, ii was found that the
capital stock of the company, 500, Ooo,
has been over-subscribed. Work on the
mower house at the Shenandoah riveF
will be begun within q short time
Winchester Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Bond Issue.

Arrangements are being made IN
Washington for placing on the market
the bonds that are to be issued ny inc
Washington, Alexandria aud Mount
Vernon Company TO secure the iondS
that will be used in Masking the contem,
plated improvements in the roadped ana
eanipmept. 1t is stated that the amount
Of bonds proposed to be issued is 81
EO0 n00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
sciatic rheumatism Cured.

81 have been subject to sciatio rheu'
matism for years" says E. II. Waldron
of Milton junction. Iowa. "My joints
were stiff and gave me much pain and dis.
comfort. My joints would crack when |
Strengthened up. | used Chamberlain 5
Pain Balm and have been thoroughly cured
Have not had pain or ache from the
old trouble for many months. 1t is
certainly a most wonderful liniment." y
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and
W. +. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Burning of Kilns.

About O'Clock last night fire broke
out in two OF the kilns OF the Jackson
Phillips Brick Company, near Brick,
haven, Alexandria county, which resulted
in the destruction of both structures.
The alarm of fire yesterday evening
was caused by a burning chimney on
south Washington street. Nodamage re-
eulfed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Manassas Will be Dry.

At a called meeting Of the Manassas
town council held last night applications
of saloonkeepers for recommendation to
the Circuit Court for liquor license were
considered, the council refusing, by vote
of 7 to 4, to recommend it, and Man
assas will have no licensed bar after May
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Eoroet About Your Stomach.

Ifyour digestion is bad the vital organs OF
your body are not fed and nourished as they
should be. They grow weak and invite dis
ease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
Won eat. cures indigestion and all stOmach
troubles You forget you have stomach
from the very day you begin taking it,, This
is because it gets areSt--'ecuper and grad
ually grows so strong and healthy that II
troubles you no more. Sold by all drug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
DRY GOODS
Continuation Of
Our
Grand
Sale.
Again We Demonstrate the Great Money
Saving at the Peoples Store.
A Dry Goods Sale of Huge Interest,
Delightful in its Economy.

At 39c, All.wool Vols, all shades, inclu :.
ing black, worth soc.
At 25c, Woolmixed Albatross, black ami
c0lOrs, worth 39c.
AT 25c, Cream Wash Silks, worth SOC.
At soc, Fancy Silks for shirt.waist suits,
worth 75c.
At tjc. Black Taleta Silk, worth 81.
At SOC, yard wide Black Taaeta, woih
Sl25.
At zoe. Cream Net All-oyer Laccs, with ems
broidery designs, worth 81.
At l2!c, Fine German Val. Laces, inserting
to match, u to 3 inches wide, values l5c TO
25c yard, pick for l2lc.
At loo, Fancy Persian Bands, worth 25c
At 2jc, Cream Net Lace Bands, for waists,
worth 3sc and 49c.
At 2jc, White, Cream and Arabian Bob.
net for waists, p inch, worth S9c.
AT 90, Lace Collars. worth 19c.
At Sc, Seesucker Dress Ginghams. worth
Sc,
AT &c, Case Fancy Lawns, worth Zoe,
At &c, yard wide Percals, worth Sc.
AT &c, Beached Iiuck Towelng. worth SO.
At 9ic, Cannon Cloth, worth l25c.
At &c, ladies' Bleached Vests, worth Sc.
AT 25c, Ruching. 6 meek pieces for 2J, worth
Zoe piece.
At l2ic, White Mercerized Waistings, worth
ICE,
At l9c. Mercerized Embroidered Dot White
Swisses worth 29c.
At 124c, Brown Linen Suitings, worth l9c.
At 7sc, White Dimity, 0inches wide, worth
l2tc.
At Zoe, India Linons, ~ inches wide, worth
15c.
At Toe, Colored Shifting Madras, worth
IL.
At &C., Pearl Buttons, worth Sc.
At 69c. Ladies' Kid Gloves, worth CSC.
At I2lc, Ladies' Black Isle Hose. WORTH
Zoe.
At Sc, Dress Shields, worth l2lc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04

old She was daughter of the late John
Lannon, and had been 10 Colorado about
fur years, having gone there while SUI
tering from pulmonary troubles, hoping
[ repain her health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
naath of Miss LaDnOH,

A dispatch was received here tod a.
from Denver. COL, announcing the DEAN
there last night OF Miss Mary Lsnnoa,
of this citv The deceased was Is years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--For this sec
lion showers and colder tonight. Mednes-
day fair, colder; increasing southerly, shifting
10 westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow al 5:3S and sets 6:2'
High water at $50 n IA. and o:ll p. VI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-04

A dispatch from st. Louis says that
Jack Taylor, one of the main reliances
OF the St. Louis cardinals for he season
Of 1905. is seriously i'll with pneumonia.