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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
River Notes.

The steamer Dennis Simmons, from
Williamson, n. c., with lumber Tor
Smoot & 20. and H. K. Field q Co., ar
rived shortly after seven o'clock yester-
day evening. Capt VIM. Simmons was
taken seriously i'll while on the way up
The river, and upon the arrival OF the
steamer medical aid was summoned.
The schooners J. p. Robinson and
Horatio Seymour, from the lower river,
are unloading corn at this port.
The schooner l.. +. Bramble, from
Reidsyille, Va, with barreled fish for
Cbss. King & Son, has arrived.
On. and after today the Randall line
steamers will make landings at Liverpool
Point.
TIE steamboat wharves at Colonial
Beach and Dills wharf, Lower Cedar
Point, are to be rebuilt at once. The
pier at Colonial Beach will be first re-
built and enlarged, and the material for
this work is already on The ground watt
ing the arrival of the wharf builders.
Lower Cedar Point wharf is also to be
enlarged and improved. and when the
work on it is completed it will be one OF
the finest wharves on the river. Both
these piers we're destroyed by ice during
the past winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
CoIored Talent to Sing.

At the Opera House tonight the
sacred cantata of "DanieP will be rem
dered by the Alexandria Choral Society,
a colored organization of which Patrick
Fl. Lumpkins, a teacher in the Sno"den
School, is musical director. The chorus
numbers seventy voices. Ali the parts
will be sustained by local talent and an
orchestra will assist. The entertain
ment is for the benefit of the Colored
Old Folks Home. A large turnout OF
the colored people is expected. The
society proposes to give benefit for the
Alexandria Hospital soon. They are
under many obligations to local business
men for advertising patronage on the
programme, also to other citizens Tor
valuable favors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Memorial Day.

Next Wednesday, May "a, will be
Confederate Memorial Day and Will
be Observed in this city as usual, though
not on 50 elaborate a scale az on some
previous occasions. In the morning
committees from Lee Camp will visit the
various cemeteries near the city and
strew flowers over the graves of the Con-
federatcs buried therein. Later the
ladies of the various Confederate organl-
cations assisted by committee from the
camp. will decorate the Confederate
Monument at the corner of Prince aud
Washington streets and also the mound
in Christ Church yard. In the evening
Lee Camp will assemble at their hall
and proceed in body to the monument
where the exercises will je held and
where Maj. Holmes Conrad will deliver
ON address
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Accused of Traln Wrecking.

With the arrest of Oscar w. Bromley,
son of William G.. Bromley, who lives
three miles east OF Winchester, the detec-
tive force of the Baltimore AMI Ohio
Railroad believe they have one OF the
men responsible for the series Of attempts
to wreck trains on the valley division OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, be-
tween Winchester and kernstown.
Bromley was taken into custody yesler-
day. He is specifically charged with
having attempted TO derail the south
bound passenger train on the Baltimore
and Ohio on Friday night last, May IL
when two 500 pounds rails were thrown
across the track. The obstruction was
seen in time aud the train was brought
to a siandstil. In the past year ~ or
30 attempts have been made to wreck
Baltimore and Ohio trains near Win
chester The wreckers have used rail-
road ties, bridge timbers and steel rails
as distractions, while in one case dyna-
mite was resorted to. The accused is q
years old. He was examined by Dr. u.
l.. Miller yesterday morning and pro-
nounced insane. Papers for his COM
initial to the Western State Hospital at
Stanton have been prepared and he
will he taken to that place within few
DAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Interesting Entertainment.

Alexandria Council, No. SO, -Jr. 0.
U. A. NJ, had most ENJOYABLE time
last evening at its hall on King street.
A large delegation of Belle Haven Coun-
Gil. No. 81, was present. After the
regular routine business was completed
the doors were thrown open and friends
we're admitted and most interesting
programme was rendered, as follows ;
INV Country IT'S of Thee (singing)
prayer, Mr.. J. II. Trimyer; address,
Rev. j. II. S. Ewel; remarks, Mr.. j.
H. Trimyer; readings, Mr. Q. F. Baggetl'
recitations, Mr.. o. II. Daniels re,
marks, by Messrs. Thos. Cbauncey and
Levi Allen. The address Of Rev. Mr..
EwelI was listened to with close atten-
ton and was highly entertaining, while
all the others who participated enlisted
she close attention of their auditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
The Philadelphia Gas Lease.

Amid scenes of disorder unprecedent-
ed in the annals of Philadelphia legis-
lative body, the City Councils last night
voted to lease the city's gas works to the
United Gas Improvement Company for
a term of rs years tor the total sum of
$25, 900, 900, the money to be paid in
various amounts before the end of 1907.
Councils chambers add committee
rooms were crowded with excited men
protesting against the lease to the United
Gas Improvement Company from p.
m, when the proceedings opened in the
finance committee room, until after 8.
p. M, when Select Council passed the
bill and sent it to the mayor.
The climax was reached when the
vote in Common Council was announced
after three hours of debate. The moment
President George McCurdy, OF Common
Council, announced the vote great up
roar was started in the gallery, which
was crowded to the door. From all over
the gallery came Kisses and cries OF
'thieyes". The outburst was somewhat
startling to the presiding officer, who
made vain effort to quell ii.
Finally he sent for squad Of police to
clear the gallery, which started the dis
order anew, The crowd continued to
hiss and call the councilmen There's and
other names until the police arrived and
started to clea: the gallery. As the
people moved out they sang uncompli-
mentary songs. In clearing the gallery
there we're several clashes between the
police and some of the spectators, but
no one was hurt. Mayor Weaver has
declared his opposition to the terms 'f
the lease.
Philadelphia, May l9.-The consen-
sus of opinion here is that Mayor Weaver
will veto the United Gas Improvement
lease. In fact the mayor practically
said this morning, that he would refuse
to sanction the ordinance. The machine
leaders know their own strength and
feel assured that even if the mayor does
veto the lease, they can muster enough
votes in councils to pass the ordinance
over his veto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
KIM ROughbeard.

This operetta was given at the Opera
House last evening TO packed house
The children all sang and acted their
parts we'll, particularly the King and
oueen of Fusiia, the King of AmOra
called Roughbeard, and Patricia, taken
by Misses Christina McA. Kemper,
Emma V. Carter, Florence A. long and
Katherine G. Waller, who did splen-
didly the most difficult parts assigned
them The duet between Roughbeard
aud Patricia, "You'll rue it," and the
solo, "Poor little princess" deserve es-
pecial mention, as also does the chorus
of The market women. The minuet
introduced in the last act was well done;
the heralds taken by the very smallest
boys seemed to please the audience. Al
together the Operetta was a distinct sue
cess, the costumes and stage settings
being gorgeous. As heretofore an
nounced, the librettO was written by
Miss Melissa Hill and the music was
composed by Mrs. Oscar +. Carter, ootn
of whom trained the children. assisted
by Others interested in kindergarten
work, and they deserve TO be congratu'
lated. The plot was skillfully drawn
and the music pretty, bright and catchy,
and as for the chorus, composed OF
about $50 children, they sang and acted
their parts admirably. The smooth ana
interesting performance given reflects
credit upon both the performers and the
ladies who devoted large part OF their
time in the past six weeks training the
children. The cast of characters was as
follow: King of Amora, called "Rough-
beard" Florence A. Long; Patricia,
Katherine G. Waller; King of Fuslla,
Christina McA. Kemper; Queen oil
Fustia, Emma V. Carter; King OF Pom
posa, Cleone F. Riley; King of Rustia,
Edward J. Howell; Minister of State,
Madeline Byrne; Patricia's ladies, Fran,
ces f. SmOot, Lucy NJ. Anderson and
Lillian V. Grillbortzer; market women,
Marie f. Stoutenburgb, Leslie |. Hen
shaw and Coralie Greenaway. The
chorus was divided into court ladies,
courtiers, peasants and heralds. Every
part was SpIendidly portrayed and the
children were heartily encored time
after time.
To guard against all accidents Chief
Pettey and several fremen were yolun-
tarily on duty in the hall with hre
extinguishers during the performance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
LOCAL BIsFyITIEs.

Miss Douglass and Miss Elliott have
discontinued their dancing class unIiI
further notice.
The weather became cool again ye'te :
day and the temperature last night fell
considerably. Conditions have been fslr
today, with brisk breeze.
The Young Peoples Union OF the
Baptist Church will give an age party IN
the Sunday school room at o'clock to-
night. An interesting programme has
been prepared and a pleasant time IS
expected by those who will attend.
Bernard. the little son of NJ. Samuel
DeyaugPn, fell from the second to the
first fioor of Mr. f. l.. Entwisle's store,
on Fairfax street, near Wilkes, this AFTER
noon, and was seriously injured. Mr:.
Entwisle is having another story PLACED
upon his store, and the little boy fell
through an aperture in the floor
John. the eight-year.o son OF Mr.. Lewis
Hart, living on Wilkes street. had a narrow
escape from drowning by falling into lhe
dock at the B. K o. transfer slip. yesterday
evening. lie was rescued by Mr.. Owen
Evans.
The prayer meeting at the Children's Home,
under ihe auspices Of the Allison w. {. 1: u,
last night, wasled.by Rev. DR.. Fisher, OF me
Baptist Church, who delivered an interesting
address from the LIST chapter of james.
Roadn,aster Rice, OF the Washington,
Southern Railway, has issued or 'ers to all
gatekeepers in this city to see that there Is
no lettering in and about their boxes.
c. A. Shaffer q Co. have fine assortment
of Bedding Plants and Fresh Cut Flowers;
Carnations 25c and Soc per dozen. Attend
market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa'"r-
days.
Fried clans. SOC per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
NEW fr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Exciting Runaway.

There was an exciting runaway on
King street, between Henry and Fayette,
Yesterday evening Two horses attached
to wagon became frightened and dash
ed in a westerly direction while a north
bound train was approaching King
street. Mr.. John E. Cornell, the gate
keeper at King and Fayette streets, saw
the horses coming ami lowered bis gates
as quickly as possible. He then ran to
the centre of the street and grasped the
brides of the animals and with difficulty
kept them away from the railroad track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Police Court.
tJustice H. B. Cation presiding

(Justice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this incoming
ElleA Henson, colored, arrested by
Officers Lyles and Nicholson charged with
Iunacv, was committed to Jail for FUR
dher examination.
Orlando Griffith, colored, arrested py
Officer Arlington for throwing missiles
in the street, was turned over TO bis pa
rents for correction.
A white boy, arrested by OhcerS
Smith and Nicholson for disorderly con-
duct, was fined So
Moses Reynolds, colored, arrested by
Officers Allen and Lyles for diSoTderly
conduct, was dismissed.
Frank Riley, charged with disOrderly
conduct and fighting, was fined 50.
Tive white boys, charged with throw
ing stones in the street, were turned over
totheir parents for correction. ,
Leonard Manning, colored, arrested
nv Officer Roberts for assaulting and
beating John Jackson, also coIored, was
released on collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
conlesses Five Murder.

In letter to the police authorities of
Chester. w. Va, man signing him.
self "A. Johuscn." and claiming to be
a partner of Henry Williams, who was
recently executed in Roanoke, Va, has
confessed to five murders aud numerous
robberies. His ressons for writing are
that other men have suffered for his
crimes. and his conscience troubles him.
He says he has been converted. Tie
dates and manner in which the different
crimes were committed, rs described 10
Johnson's letter, ale more complete than
the police records, and the authorities
believe its authenticity.
According 10 johnson, be killed
woman at Chester, w. W.. two Italians
at Unionlown, Pa. man at Hyndqan,
Pa, and a weman at Martins Ferry,
Ohio He saws he assaulted woman
at Sianntol, Va, for which crime, he
saws. another mau was ly' ched.
Albert johnson, 'olored. was arrested
in Newport KY, Yesterday for send
in. threatening letters through the
mails. The officers express the be-
lief that he is the same man who wrote
to the Chester, w. Va, chief Of
police confessing various crimes FIR
which otl or men had been or were ebout
to be punished. A postal card TO James
Mooar, son of Capt, Lake Mooar, threat
eni1g him with death, was turned ever
t. the United States postal authorities,
aud led to Johnson's arrest. Johnson
acknowledged writing the postal, and
was then asked "Did you write that
letter to the Chester, w. Va, chief of
police" eyes, sir. | did, and every
word in that letter is true" he re-
sponded. "Why do you make these
voluntary confessions because | am
now converted and | intend to lead
better life. | had three other men
spotted to kill in Cleveland, but since my
conversion | have abandoned the idea.
informed the men that they had close
call, for their lives and thought religion
was all that had saved them" Johnson
is about thirty years old, and powerfully
built. Later johnson retracted his
statement he had killed fvs PERSONS II
have been bad" he said, but | never
killed any one, and don't know anything
about that letter " Johnson's record in
Newport includes an attempt 90 kill
Amos Phillips by shooting, but Johnson
asserted that he acted in self.defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
BY s. II. Lunt, AuctiOneer.


BY s. II. Lunt, AuctiOneer.
nUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE SECUR-
TIES.
By virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court Of
the CITY of Alexandra, Virginia, rendered
on the 9Th day of May, 1905, in the chanceIy
cause of Ella Rose SmoOt VS.. Frances +;
smoot and others, the undersigned suhstituled
trustees. under the last will and testament OF
Josiah II. d. Smoot, deceased, will sell at
rN'' SATURDAY,
the 10Th day Of May, 1905.
al 10 O'Clock IN, IN front Of the Fairfax street
entrance to the Court House, in the city OF
Alexandria, Virginia, the following securi-
ties, viz: =,
Isl. Thirty 1907 shares Of stock of the Al
exandria Water Company.
2nd. Six hundred dollars 5000 Of the first
mortgage bonds of the Virginia Midland
Railway Company. 10000,
Ard. Thirty-twO hundred dollars tS3, 2OO)
If the second mortgage bonds Of the Virginia
Midland Railway Company.
Terms Of Sale Cash.
CARROLL PIERCE,
WORTH HULFISH,
Substituted trustees under the last will
and testament of J. II. d. Smoot.
mo Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Each SOC and ST..
ITEMS Summer
Underwear.

Our stock is brim full Of all the best
Summer Underwear for men.
Mems Gray, Black, Blue aud Bal
briggan Underwear
Each Csc.
Mems Blue, White, Black and Bal
briggan Summer Undershirts and
Drawers.
Each soc.
Mems White Fishnet Underwear.
Each 75c.
Mems Fine Isle Thread Undenhirts
and Drawers.
Each SOC and ST..
Mems Jean Drawers.
Pair zoe.
Mems Jean Drawers, with elastic
seams.
Pair soc.
Mems Scriven's Jean Drawers, elastic
seams.
Pair z5c.
Mems Summer Night Robes.
Each SOC and Zoe.
Mems Summer Psjamas.
Suit 81, $50 and So.
Mems New Hosiery.
Pair 10, 12 Lee, 25c, 35c and
SOC.
Mems New Suspenders.
Pair Use, Soc, ST. and $1.50.
Mems New silk Pongee Shirts, soft
cuffs attached.
Each $1.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
1COMMUNICATED.
CORPORATION Attorney.

corporation attornCy.
In reply to the communication in yes
terday's Gazette signed "Voter," sub
NIT the following
The office originates in the city char
ter, which directs that there shall be an
attorney for the corporation"
Briefly stated. he must prosecute all
suits for and d. fend all suits against the
city, when so directed by the City Coun.
Gil; he must prepare all city ordinances
he is the legal adviser of the Mayor, City
Council, City Council committees, Au'
ditor, Clerk of Gas, Tax Collector, City
Engineer, Comm ssiouer of Revenue,
Health Officer and Board of Police Com
missioners upon any legal questions per-
tanning to the city or in which the city
is interested. T.
There is 10 city ordinance defining
the duties of the Corporation Attorney
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL b. HULPIsH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Speakers Failed to Attend.

Exercises, under the auspices OF the
State Board of Education Of Virginia,
were held at Mount Vernon Avenue
School, Del Ray. today. Several promi.
nent educators and speakers were invited
to be present, among them Mr.. Thos.
Nelson Page, but they were unable to
attend. L ter in the day Superinten-
dent of Schools Ct the county, Mr.. }. y.
Clements, came TO this city and asked
Mr.. J. r. Cation to go to Del Ray and
make short address, which Mr.. Cation
consented to do, though he is still in
moor health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Property Sale.

1t is understood that Mr.. A. >. Dom
phan has purchased from Mr. Albert
Stuart the property 81 the northeast
corner of King and Columbus streets
for $1,000. 1t is also said that MI
Doniphan will remodeled the old build
ing or tear it down and rebuild upon the
lot. In either event it is said the prop
erty is to be converted into an apartment
house with a store at the corner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Thrown From Carriage.

While driving along the Piney Branch
road, near BrightwoOd avenue, Washing
TOD, last night, a horse attached to run
about driven by j. P. Walker ran away
and collided with tree stump on the
side of the road. Miss Jarvis, Of this
CITY. who was in the vehicle with Mr..
Walker, was thrown into the road and
received a bruise on the side of her head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Mr.. Cation.
To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Mr.. Editor Will you kindly permit
me through the columns of your paper
to suggest that while we greatlysppreci.
ate the motive that prompted our friend
and fellow townsman, the Hon. James
r. Cation, to withdraw from the race for
the office Of Lieut., Governor, yet 1t is
deeply regretted by the friends, that cir
cumstances are such, that believing he
might subserve the best interests OF the
party he has so long and faithfully been
affiliated with, he feels it his duty so to
do. This action on the part OF Mr..
Cation is not surprising his friends, for IN
all his career has he not ever been really
to put aside personal interests for the
advancement of others, who he felt we're
worthy and entitled to the honors they
sought! Regardless Of his ability, this
noble trait proves the worth of the man,
and the party that he has served, and
served so well, appreciates his efforts and
will, ere long, we believe, call him to
All higher positions than he has yet at
tanned. 1t is rumored that Mr. Cation
may be induced to become a candidate
for reelection to the House of Delegates,
Let us hope this may be true. We
could find no one more able 10 represent
us. As a legislator his ability is I'M
questioned. The able, frank and manly
way in which he has pursued his course
in the House of Delegates does credit to
himself and his constituents. In a word,
HE is man." Should our friend
consent to become a candidate for the
position be now occupies it is quite sure
Alexandria city and county will be
pleased to return BIN. KEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Deaths.

Kitty Frazier, colored, who died in
Alexandria county, was burr d from st.
Mary's Church in this city this morn
inc. The services were conducted by
Rev. Father Cutler. The deceased was
said to have been l05 years old.
John 5. Davis, son of William Davis,
colored, died at his home, 6S9 south st.
Asaph street, last night,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Baseball.

The Alexandra Athletic Club will
NAV the Fort Hunt team tomorrow even
inc at $50 on the old fair grounds. The
Fort HUT team has been greatly
strengthened on account OF several new
companies having been stationed there
for the June maneuyers. and a good
game is promised ell who attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
COMMUNICATED
Chronic GrumbIers.

And 10, it has come to pas in Alex
andria, that if citizen and tax payer
protests against his property being de-
laced and damaged, he becomes a
sschronic grumbler" and the Police Com
missioners virtually admit that vacant
houses are outside the pale of police
jurisdiction. Then away with the police
and the Police Commissioners.
TAX PAYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
A Temnting Dish.

Many RECALLED themselves with rich
turtle soup at Mr.. c. II. Zimmerman's
restaurant in Market alley today, some
of which was sent to this office. Alex
audria has long enjoyed the reputation
of preparing the best fried oysters, and
il is destined to wear the lauFels for turtle
soup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
A nisastrons Calamity.

Il is disastrous calamity when you lose
your health, because indigestion and coDstl-
patton have sapped it away. Prompt relief
can be had in DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They build up your digestive organs and cure
headache. dizziness, collie, constipation, etc.
Guaranteed at f. S. Leadbeater & Sons drug
store: 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Time Tried and Merit Proven.

One Minute Cough Cure is right on time
when it comes to curing Coughs, Iroup'
Whooping Cough, etc. II IS perfectly harn-
less pleasant to take and is the children's
fayorite Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Personal.

Judge J. X. NJ. Norton has gone to
Lynchburg on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. YIN. Sterrett, OF
Charleston, w. Va. are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. j. A. Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Each $l.50 and 81.
ITEMS New
soc and $1.OO
Negligee Shirts.

Our stock of Mems New SOC and 81
Negligee Shirts was never better, and
you will find here the best that money
can buy for the price. New Negligee
Shirts made of the best madras 10 white
and fancy effects. All sizes from IA 10
10, with separate cuffs or cuffs attached.
Let US show them 70 YOU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19

WEATHER PRoBABi LTTI "a. For this sec
ton fair tonight and Saturday; fresh nor'h-
westerly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Corporation Court.

Judge l.. @. Barley presiding
Paducah Cooperage Co. vs.. Mt. Yer
non Fire Insurance Co. removed TO Cir
cult Court of city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
GASOLINE STOVES,
SPECIAL OFFER.
SUMMER WANTS,

Just received 10 more Of the Gilt and WI
Chamber Sets, 10 pieces to set, att. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-19
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:4S and sets I'Os'
HIN water at SPA a. m. and 1858 p. m.