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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
To End i'm PhlOX.

The hull of the old naval steamboat
Phlox. which has been lying at Dean s
boatyard, at this place, ever since she
was dismanted about two years ago.
has been taken to a point on the Mary
land side of the river, opposite this city,
where she will be wrecked to obtain The
metal in her timbers. The hull being
sound, it was kept intact with the ex-
pectation of converting it into barge,
but this idea has now been abandoned
and she will be destroyed to obtain the
copper with which she is fastened to-
gether. The old hulk is, it is said, to be
saturated with oil and set on fire As the
quickest and cheapest way of obtaining
the metal in her. The fastenings, being
of copper, cannot burn, and can be sifted
from the ashes after the conflagratlon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
THE SEVENTEEN REGIMENT.

Good fellowship, delightful weather,
beautiful women, plenty Of good cheer,
sweet music and "pcetry of motion"
distinguish the encampment of the
Seventeen Virginia volunteers.
A splendid ball VAS given at Bruins
wick Inn, Waynesboro, Thursday night,
which wa, largely attended by both Off
GERS and men of the regiment. Many
ladies of the military were serenaded by
the Stonewall Band at the Hotel Bran
don. There was dance at the Brandon
Yesterday evening, followed by a special
banquet rendered the officers. Colonel
Anderson was postmaster. Several
toas,s were proposed, but were not re-
sponded to: President of the United
States, United States Army and Navy,
regulars and volunteers.
The following toasts were responded
to: United States Instruction Camps, 10y
Colonel Dempsey, United States army
standing toast to Colonel Dempsey, by
Colonel Anderson; The Seventeen Regi-
ment, bv Colonel AndersOni standing
toast to Colonel Anderson, by Lieuten
ant Colonel Perry; Shenandoah Valley
Its Welcome and Its Promise, by Lieu
tenaut-Co Perry: The Chaplain, by
Lieutenant l.. Cleveland Hall, and las
but assurdely not least, The Wives anC
Sweethearts of the Seventeen by Captain
Skipwith. A most elegant spread wa
served, and all had an enjoyable time
The men are kept fully occupied a
the camp with drills and practical III
struction. As there are but four men II
the hospital, and they have minor al.
ments the surgeon has plenty of oppor
tunities to loaf.
General Male left yesterday for HI
home in Culpeper, well pleased with tn
fine showing of the regiment. Ever!
afternoon crowds of ladies from Basic an
Waynesboro witness dress parade.
Conduct of the men is excellent, an
many courtesies are extended them b.
the neighboring people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Pronnt Arrest.

Officer Roberts at the station house
today received a telephone message ask
ing him to look after black mare and
a no-top buggy which had been stolen
at Jackson City this morning. Within
an hour Officer Roberts had recovered
the horse and buggy and arrested two
colored men who we're seated in The We
hicle. They gave their names as George
Walker and Hezekiah Leftwicb, and
were locked up. The authorities IN
Washington were notified OF the arrest;
1t appears that the horse was hitched
at Jackson City and the two men, who
happened to be passing by, quickly took
possession of the team.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Charged With Book making.

Detectives visited the Offices OF Lynn
& Wall, in the Adams Building,
on F street, near Fourteenth, Washing,
ton, yesterday afternoon, it being alleged
that bets on the races were being accept
ed at the establishment. A quantity OF
memoranda said to be used in book-mak-
ing was seized. The acting manager
was placed under arrest, aiterward being
released on bond for $500. Others 10
the offices at the time were taken to po-
lice station No. l , where they were ques,
toned by acting Lieut. Sullivan, and
their names recorded, after which they
were released A warrant was issued
for Arthur B. Wall, the president of the
Maryland Telegraph Company, who is
said to be the head of the firm of LYNN
& Wall. Wall was at his home in Bal
timore, and when notified, said he
would be present in Police Court today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
The Market.

The market was again abundanuy
spn,,lied this morning with country pro,
dnce Prices had undergone no marked
change from those of last Saturday bu'-
ter sold at 25aSOc pound, eggs 22aZoc
dozen. chickens SOC to Sl.20 a pair, CAD
bage from &c head up, potatoes DC
quarter of peck, corn l2c dozen, egg
plants 3alOc each, carrots l0c quarter
of a peck, blackeyed peas lOc a quart,
onions and beets &c a bunch, or three
bpnchss for sc. There was fair sup
DIv of fruit on the benches. Fox grapes
sold at 4Oc bucket, apples were nomi-
nal cantaloupes Sal5c each, craoappIes
(of the size of cherries) lOc quart, peas
loo a quarter of a peck, garden grapes
S pound, peaches 2Oc quarter oil a
peck, damsons 20c quarter OF PecS.
Saltwater trout was the only species OF
fish on the benches. Some were large
and fine. They brought lOc pound,
Reef sold at from 10 to 20c pound, veal
12a2Oc. mutton 12a2Oc and pork l5al6c
smoked aud sailed meats were unchang
ed in quotations, although the market
for such is said to be firm. There was
fine display of flowers on Che benches
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Nellie Barbour, colored, aged 40 years,
died al her home, 5l2 north Columbus
street, last night.
It is said that three monitors will pass
up the river, bound for the Washington
navy yard, during the latter part OF next
week.
The curbing TO be used on Lee and
Prince streets has arrived, and the lay
jng of the same will be commenced on
Priuce street on Monday.
The barge Worcester. which recently
unloaGed fertilizer at w. A. SmOot d
Co.'S wharf for the Alexandra Fertilizer
and Chemical Company, has left in tow
of the tugboat Volunteer, for the James
river. where she will load for New York.
Free Clam Chowder tonighta at Ben's House
ia north Fairfax street. owen McUee'
proprietor.
Soft Crabs and Devled Crabs fresh every
day. C. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
fh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Police Court.

rJustice Fl. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
George Lucas, arrested by Ohcer
Roberts charged with an assault on
Fred. Sisson, was dismissed.
Henry Washington, colored, arrested
by Officer knight for maintaining d
nuisance on his premises, was dismissed
upon a promise to abate the same.
George Jones, colored, arrested by
Officer Knight charged with disOrderly
conduct aud fighting, had his case con-
tinued.
William McGlenu, charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, was
arrested today by Officers Henderson
and Young.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Church Services Tomorrow.

CHpIsT CHURCH.-Rev VIM. j. Morton,
rector-Seryices at II a. m. by Rev. DR..
Micou. On
Sr. PAUL's CHURCH-Holy communion Z: ~
q m. Services at II 4. IN. by Rev. j.. ~
GRACE CHURcH-Services at II a. m. and
s D. m. by Rev. }. G. Buskey.
iMNANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-oer'
vices at II q. M. by Rev. Mr. May. ..
ST. MARY's CHURCH-Sunday, sem scIloo ga. a.
9:45 IN. First mass at q. N. hlgh hlass
and sermon at 10 a. IN. Nespers ana oe"e
diction p. m. o,...uo,, Sunday
scbool at Q.2O a. m. Services at ii q. IN.
and n m. by Rev. !. II. Durham.
RAPTIsT CHURCH-Sunday school at $50 a.
m Services at II a. m. and D. m. by
Rev. w. J.. Wayts. e...
TRINfrY METH. EPIs. CHURcH-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. IN. Services at II a. M
by Rev F. w. Steele. Young People
Meeting at p. m. s.1.u
METH EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-ounuay
school $3.50 a. m. Services at II a.. m.
NV Rev. VI. NJ. Reid and p. m. by Rev. d. =
Peake Song service from to S:l5 p, m.
MFTH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday school at
9:15 a. IN. No services. .o.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street.
near Wilkes-Servicesa tll a. m. and ':5O pm
by the Rev. B. A. Scull. .e..,..,,
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. +. CHURCH SOUTH :.
Sibbon street. near Alfred. school al
2:45 p. IN. Preaching at 400 p. IN.
DEL RAY CHAPEL ME. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at q Preaching at 3 p. IN.
Epworth League at p. m.
AIMS HOUsE-Service at D IN.
MIssION-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets'-oer'
vices at 1880 p. IN. l.--.. l-.,.-
RoHERTs CHAPEL. NJ. f. CHURCH Color
edl-Preaching at IL a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
MEADE CHAPFI-Sunday school at $3.50 p
m. Evening service at 5p. IN.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH (cOlored)-
.orth Pitt street-Rev. w II. Johnson. pas
,or-Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Preaching
AT T.30 H. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Baseball.
srANnING OF THE CLURs

On the old fair grounds this evening
at 5 O'Clock sharp the Invincibles and
Del Rays will cross bats in a fight for
first position in the league. A holly con-
tested game is expected, as it is said that
the two clubs are the best in the league.
The battery for the Invincibles will be
German md Johnson, and for the Del
Rays Thompson and Lucas. The Poto-
mac and Old Dominion teams have been
dropped from the league.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
RaDtist Convention.

The Alexandria delegates to the POto-
mac Baptists Association, which met at
Ebenezer Church, in Loudoun county,
this week. have returned. Waterford
was selected as the next place OF meeting
and Rev. DIR. Fisher, of this city, Will
preach the associational sermon ine
next will be the 6ftieth annual meeting
of the association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Car Overturned.

The rear car of north bound passen-
ger train No. 40 of the Southern Rail
way was overturned at Somerset, on the
Charlottesville and Rapidan division,
early this morning. The coach, which was
known as "dead-head" car, contained
no passengers, and no one was injured.
A wrecking train was sent from this city
and the overturned car was soon replac-
ed unon the rails. No. 40 was delayed
in arriving here in consequence of the
accident which is supposed to have been
caused by the falling of brake beam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
The Firemen.

The Virginia State Firemen's Associa-
t;on ended its three days session in
Harrisonburg yesterday with racing con-
tests between the hose companies which
had been in attendance. The events
were interesting and exciting, but no
new records we're established.
In the racing limited to State com
panies the Eagle Engine Company, OF
Newport News, won frstprize over eight
other competitors in 80 seconds. The
prize was 800 and the custody OF the
silver trumpet put up by the association.
II has to be won twice in succession to
become permanent trophy. Front
ROYAL captured second honor, going
through the required performance IN 81
3 seconds. The reward was $50. The
Stanton company made the distance
in sc seconds, aud Company No. J. IRON
Covington, in 33 seconds.
In the -for.all race there we're ~
companies, and Lexington came out OF
the contest with first honors and prize
of 500. Time, 81 seconds The squad
from Front Royal, which got second
Mace in the State affair, came in second
qoqin in THE event and was presented
with $50 The time was SO 5-5 seconds.
Antietam Company, No. ,, of Hager
town. Md. made the third best time,
"a as seconds. Newport News was
next. in 35 % seconds, and Woodstock
in SO seconds. The time OF the other
companies was not announced.
The Harrisonburg Daily News OF
Yesterday says;
"TEe Hagerstown boys won out by a
narrow margin over the Reliance Com
many. of Alexandria. Both had 40 men
each. the former organization having an
up-to-date drum corps and the latter the
Naval Band ,
The Alexandria fremen who attended
the convention returned home on the
southern Railway about ten o'clock last
night. They were welcomed by large
crowd. included in which were city OIL
ciaIs and representative citizens general
Nv. Music and red lights animated Tue
depot and vicinity, as well as the streets
over which the fremen passed. As was
announced Yesterday. committees OF th(
Relief Reliance Columbia and Friend
ship companies, as well as the Fire War
dens, were at the depot to welcome the
returning firemen.
A procession, headed by the Nava
Gun Factory Band, wasthen formed viii
CT. Pickin as chief marshal, the mem
bers of the committees following in car
. ,riages. The route of march was dowr
Duke street to Patrick, out Patrick t
King, down King TO Royal, out Roya
n Cameron, down Cameron to Fairfax
ont Fairfax to Prince, up Prince to th'
Relief truck house.
All along the line of procession TIT
6remen we're greeted with cheers an'
fireworks added to the scene. AT each o
the engine houses refreshments wer
awaiting the members and for a time th
midsummer dizziness of Alexandra wa
interrupled. Those who attended IN
convention are enthusiastic IN thei
n,aise of the hospitable treatment by tn
pem,le of Harrisonburg, and expires
themselves as delighted with their ex
neriencs. The arrangements for thel
rscention in this city were under tn
direction of Mr.. w. l.. Hoy.
After the parade banquet was give
the members of the reception commute
a. the Fikton which was much enJoye
by all who participated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Cleaning the CITY.

Street workmen are busily engaged in
cleaning alleys and other places which
have recently become foul. Others with
boys are cleaning certain streets. The
Washington Southern Railway Company
recently readjusled the planking along
side of their tracks on Henry street
which has added to the Accommodations on
Al "A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Dargerousa and Uncertain.

For sunburn, letter and all skin and scalp
diseases. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye has
no equal. 1t is a certain cure for blind, bleed,
ing. itching and prolruding piles. 1t will
draw the fire out Of burn and heal without
leaving a scar. Boils, old sores, carbuncleS'
ETC., are quickly cured by the use oil the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Ac-
cept no substitute as they are often danger
Gus and uncertain. Sold by w. F. Creigh-
ton & Co., 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Dropped the Bag.

A man carrying a bag, supposed to
contain plumber from a railroad car, was
seen hurrying down Cameron street late
last night. He apparently became
frightened and, dropping the bag, started
to run, but soon returned, recovered the
same and disappeared in the darkness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Pure Water.

The demand upon the Mutual Ice Com
pany for Mico Water is still large, many
people using no other for drinking pnr-
poses. Its excellency and pureness APP
peal to all who believe pure water is a
necessary adjunct to good health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Pnisons in Food.

Perhaps you don't realize that many pain
poisons originate in your food, but some day
may feel a twinge of dyspepsia that will con-
vince you. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
euaranteetfto cure all sickness due to poisons
Of undigested food-or money back Zoe at
+. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug store. Try
4ba,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19

Sick headache results from a disorder
ed condition of the stomach aud IS
quickly cured by Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by Gibson
X Timberman and w. F. Creighton q
Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19

For this section partly cloudy and warmer
tonight. Sunday showers; light to fresh east
TO south winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19

+ OST.-Last night at Southern Railway
l.. Depot or on line Of march FOB
locket opening on both sides. Suitable re-
ward if returned TO this office. IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
LOST.

\ OST.-I.ast night, on King street, between
l. Peabody school aud Fayette street, a
GOLD CHAIN AND LOCKET. The findsr
will be suitably rewarded by leaving same at
HAMILTON & CO.'S cigar store.
au1Q 2lH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
Local Matters.
Gun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun Uses tomorrow al 5:l6 and sets $50.
High wafer al 1886 q. m. and ll:20 p. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-19
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
.LanSbIIrgh&Bre
washington's Favorite Store.
Open Until 9 Tonight.
Out Go Summer
Stocks!

Fall shipments are crowding us for room,
and those who appreciate REAL bargains
will be interested in every item printed be-
low:
White India Lawn and White Pure Linen
sbiri.waist Suits. Regular prices, 81 on
a. as and s5.6s. For one day.. V%'1O
White India Linen Shirt-wast Suits. beau
ti6llv trimmed on Skirt and waist with tioe
embroidery. Regular price, 1898. G. on
For one day. ...... .'''''.'-''..'' =
Dotted Swiss Suits, plain tucked and en-
broidery trimmed. Regular price, Cd on
SS.9s. For one day....................
Pure White Linen and Dotted Swiss Suits,
former prices, slO.9s and Sl5. For S5 90
one day.. .'''.--'.'''
G. y. Corsets. made of batiste; high and
low busts; short and deep hip. 81 0O
American Lady Corsets made of batlste;
low bust; long, deep hip, aud two 6 -Un
sets ofgarters. Special ...... "
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-07-13
Why a Circus Draws Crowds

By this time almost every person
living in this city and throughout
the adjacent territory for many
miles knows that the great Sells
and Downs show will exhibit in
Bloomsbury Thursday, July 27.
The Sells & Downs Show is
circus, and an up to-date circus.
Every detail connected with its pre-
sentation of lengthy but novel
program is carefully executed with
an eye single to the satisfaction Of
the circus patrons. With it may
be seen twenty-five clowns, who
are ably assisted by clown pigs,
clown dogs, clown monkeys, and
clown donkeys. From the entrance
of the "Rube" clown when its doors
open, to the farewell salute by the
graceful prince Of fools during the
races, the little folks are sure of
wholesome amusement.
While the Sells & Downs Show
has usual drawing power Of cir
Gus, it also possesses unusual mag
netism in the way of securing pa
tronage, because of its unequaled
popularity. The old time and reg
ular circus goers always notice
something new and refreshing
about the Sells & Downs circus.
New and novel features which are
far above the ordinary predominant
in the Sells & Downs program,
while it is very noticeable that the
so-called "old' or ordinary acts
have been carefully elevated and
improved, so much SO that even
what have been considered common
and worn out acts have been raised
to a plane of merit and attractive
ness almost as high as that of the
feature Of features. The result is
inevitably the same in all cities,
the patrons Of the Great Sells &
Downs Show are agreeably sur
prised and delighted. Nobody
complains Of seeing "the same old
thing" when leaving the tents.
The same old thing" is never
with the Sells & Downs Show.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-07-13
To Settle SUIT by Dividing Horse,

Alderman Donohue, Of Wilkes
Barre, whose Solomonesque judg-
ments have made him famous, tried
a case Saturday to settle the dis
puted ownership of horse.
AS the two claimants would not
come to an agreement, the alder.
man asked Joseph Gutman, the de-
fendant, what part Of the horse he
would take. He would like the
hind part" he responded.
Then the front part goes to!the
prosecutor" the alderman declared,
land will take the hoofs and iron
Shoes.
The next moment he called a
constable and ordered him to shoot
the horse, whereupon both defend
ant and prosecutor began pleading
vigorously for its life, and the alder
man gave them four days in which
to settle the case.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-07-13

July begins and ends with new
moon; this will cause the cold to
battle with the heat elements.
Mercury and Vulcan having the
inside track will cause severe
thunder showers high gales, hail,
etc. While some sections are hav-
ing pl,nty of rain, other sections
will feel the want of it. Be on the
lookout for some surprises. Earth
is passing through the house of life;
there will be much activity in busi-
ness, with changeable conditions.
The high food forces will rule
America; there will be nineteen
high flood days in all. The stock
and cereal markets will be subject
to rapid advance and sudden breaks.
The evil influence of Mars will
cause excitement and calamities in
various parts of the country.
Stomach trouble and levers will
become epidemic in many localities.
The 5th, 9th, 9TH and 3Ist are low
ebb days of dangerous character.
The best days to have surgical op-
erations performed will be the 3rd.
nth, Goth and 2Sth. A surgical
operation performed when the moon
is i'll the same sign as when you
were born would prove fatal, there
fore you should know in what sign
you were born.
Children born from July Ist to
July 23rd will be sympathetic and
emotional and exceedingly sensi-
tive, and so organized as to be
difficult to manage Through the
power of kindness they will be
much controlled, They should be
humored, otherwise their disposi-
ton will become disagreeable.
They will be adverse to discord
and inharmony.
The best days to fish will be
Monday the 3rd; "Wednesday the
10Th; Thursday the goth; the next
best days will be Monday the 10th,
and Tuesday the 25th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-07-13
HIS BAGGAGE WAS AFiRE.
A Trolley Car Wouldn't Let the Tinker
Aboard, but a Horse Car Took Him.

An itnerant tinker with an armful
of soldering irons and his little port.
able furnace full of live Goals created
so much diversion at the bridge en-
trance the other day that a lot of
folks didn't care whether they caught
the next car or not. The tinker wanted
to go uptown on a Second avenue car.
The conductor didn't think that glow
ing fire was proper hand baggage un.
der the rules and wouldn't let the
tinker get aboard There was scrap
on the step of the rear platform in
which the conductor got a hard jab
with stick of solder. The tinker had
one sleeve torn out of his coat, but
retreated in good order without drop
ping an iron or spilling a single coal.
The conductor cussed and rang for full
speed ahead The tinker didn't say a
word, not even the proverbial dam
which his trade entitled him to.
The old man who mends things tried
the next car with no better results He
swung his fire pot and caught one con-
ductor on the shin, and got away with
out a scratch. Then he got abroad an
E. Broadway horse car, where he con
ductor wasn't so particular.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-07-13
Big Peach Crop.

The biggest peach crop will un-
doubtedly be gathered from the big
orchard on the farm of Col. w.
Fred Reynolds, near Rockview, in
Benner township, Centre county.
Col. Reynolds has an orchard of
ten thousand trees, and an estimate
of an expert fruit grower is that
the crop from this orchard this year
will exceed five thousand bushels
of fine peaches. The trees are bur
dened with fruit and force Of men
are now at work in the orchard
pruning off everything in the shape
of unsound and imperfect fruit in
order to relieve the trees and also
to render more perfect the big crop.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-07-13
Town Of 200 That Cant Grow

With population Of 200, New
Salem borough, near York, has not
had birth in over year, and but
few children reside in that town.
There are 5S families and II
widows in the town; one-iourth of
the population has passed the age
of fifty years. Nine persons have
passed the age of four score, and
10 three score and ten.
The older residents Of the place
still talk of the ravages of a lung
disease which carried off scme TWEEN
ty men about eighteen years ago.
These men all worked in flint
mill and were unable to stand the
dust.