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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05

Mr.. Joseph A. Mingen WAS the Vic''n
OF distressing accident on King street.
a short distance ives; Of Pitt, aboLt ten
minutes pss; nine O'Clock last Saturday
NIGHT. The unfortunate msn attempted
TO board rapidly moving norihbound
electric train and ID ran from the COL
ner OF King and Pit streets in order 10
catch the car He either tell or MISE q,
his footing and The wheels Of the rear
car passed over one Of his legs A number
ofpeople saw Mr.. Mingen wnen ne en-
deayored to bOsrd the train and were
eyewitness to the terrible accident.
The unfortunate man was picked up aud
DR.. Waller War6eld, who Was nearby,
rendered what assistance becould. Alter
ward Mr.. Mingen was conveyed to The
Alexandria Hospital, where the leg was
amputated above the knee by DR.. W.
NJ Smith. The accident attracted a
large crowd. Tue train which ran over
Mr.. Mingen vas in charge OF Mo'orhsn
Croson snd Conductor Thomas. Mr.:
Miugen is about twenty yFars Of age and
was employed at the Old Dominion Glass
Works de resides at 72l Queen street.
The boarding of moving electric trains
OH King street by boys keeps many peo-
pie whose business takes them to that
thorou Ihf.rc 10 a continual state oil APP
prehension. Last night, while the ac-
cidept TO Mr. Miugcn was fresh in the
minds of all, boys we're chasing trains
and others were taking desperate risks
in boarding them. 1t is 10 be regretted
that the practice cannot 1e broken up.
Mr.. Mingen's condition was favorable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Charges Against Policemen.

At the trial of Police Captain Mathews
and Lieut.. Mulhall, which closed yester-
day in Washington, number of wit
nesses we're examined to show the
the condition of Engineer Murphy and
to establish for the defendants the fact
that The police on the night OF the wreck
were acting under orders OF the chief Of
the fire department, as required by law.
When the evidence was closed, Mr.
Burke said he was not prepared to argue
the case, as he did cot expect the srgu'
meuts would be reached until today.
He consented, however, to go on, and
Immediately began his speech. He was
followed by Mr.. Easily Smith. Mr.. Bend
helm, for the complainants, closed the
argument. The decision is not expected
Tor three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
River Notes.

The long pier at Shepherds landing,
opposite this city, which is used ty the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad as coal
chute, is receiving extensive repairs and
will be put in good order so that heavily
laden trains OF coal cars can re run out
upon it and their contents transferred to
barges.
A large vessel with cargo of bone
aboard from the Argentine republic,
South America, sailed from Rio de Ia
Plata about two months ego for the Bryan
Fertilizer Company of Alexandra. The
bones are to be used in the manufacture
of fertilizer, and the vessel is expected
to arrive at Alexsudris about the middle
or latter part of this month. The Italian
bark Antonio, the last vessel bringing
bones from South America to Alexandria,
was wrecked of Cape Henry the early
part Of the past spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
PERSON.


Senator snd Mrs. M.f,in have arrived
in Washington, and have taken the resi- sr
dence of Mr. franklin Steele, NJ 1870
Eighteenth street, for The winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Alexender iTi'
Saturday for their home IN Lancas.f''
Pa after visit to their daughter, MIS-
Ciareucc Lesdbea!er.
The Daughters of the American heV-
CLINTON will hold their State con-
te.eDce 10 Richmond beginning Thurs.
day. Twenty-thfeo chapters will SEND
representatives aud several elaborate
entertainments are planned IN their
honor. Mr.. F. V. j. Robinson. regent
of the Mt. Vernon Chapter, Alexandria
will attend the conference. i,
The wedding oi Mr.. Samuel stone OF
New York, ADD Miss Horiense Leterer-
man will take place tonight at the resi-,
dence of the brides parents. MI. ana
Mrs. Phil. Lelerman, in CbarlottesVlIie'
and will be a ye'y handsome sffair. Inc
bride is granddaughter OF ex-Mayor
Henry Strauss, of this city.
Mr.. Charles King, who has been quite
sick at his home on st Asaph street, icr
the past week is improving and bis many
friends hope soon 10 see him out again;
Mrs Kate WELLER Barrett, OF 2lo
Third street northwest, Washington, has
cards out for reception to be given next
Tuesday, from until 6, guests beng
asked to meet Nine. Ksii Vsjima ana
Mrs. J. X. McCauley, of Toxic, Japan.
Miss Lucy Mason, of Louisville who
has been visiting her aunt, Mis- GSult
Norton, left Saturday, for Petersburg; .,
Mrs. John II Foster and Miss Mildred
Foster have returned from fauqnier
county, and are at Mrs. Elizabeth Nc
Veigh's, on Queen street, for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. p. ]. Dempsey have
gone to Norfolk to visit their daughter,
Mrs. j. A. Carter
Mrs. A. ]. Peterson left today tor
Birmingham, Ala, to spend the winter
with her daughter, Mrs V Woods.
Mr.. Henry Padgett is confined to his
home on north Fayette street by SICK
ness.
Mr. J. Randall Cation has gone 10
New York to witness the election. HIS
friends say his return depends upon how
he casts his vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
POLICE Court.

(Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Tate Hall, cclored, arrested by ON
GERS Beach and Arlington charged with
luuacy, was committed Tor examination.
John HsDnsp, arrested by Oihcers
Henderson and Mullin charged with be-
ing drunk and disorderly. forfeited so
collateral by failing to appear.
Wm Mathews, arrested by Oiilcer
Henderson charged with being drunk IN
the street, was fined 81 90.
Joseph DOnahue, arrested by Ohcer
Beach charged with being drunk in the
street, was 6oed 81 80.
John W. WATSON, arrested by Ofhcef
Carney charged with unlawful assault
and beating James Godfrey, forfeited $40
collateral by falling to appear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
w. G. II. u.

The ladies of the Allison w. c. L. U.
wish to meet as many ladies Of The city
who are interested in the Children S
Home as can possibly make it conven-
lent to meet them tomorrow afternoon at
the home at O'Clock. They have tried
20 make it suit everybody and have de-
cided to spend from to 5 there sewing,
but if anyone wishes to take piece
home aud make it, it will be all right.
This is worthy object AID tits hoped the
ladies will aid IN it. The matron is
very anxious to get the children's winter
clothing ready for the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The trains going south on the Sputh :
ern road were sl late day.
Western High school football team
met defeat By the Episcopal High school
Saturday By score OF IL to ..
The work OF setting the curbing pre-
para!ory to the new paving on Prince
street from Union to the river is now In
progress.
is stated that the cigar manufacturers
of the District of Columbia will not &C.
cede to the demands OF the cigsrmakers,
aud that the shops may be closed.
The regular monthly meeting OF Mary
Gusts Lee Chapter, L. d. G, vii be
held 10 Comic erate Veterans building
tomorrow tuesday afternoon at three
O'Clock.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Woman's Auxiliary TO r. f.. Lee Camp,
will be held in Conie3eIa'e Veterans
building tomorrow (ruesda } evening"
at 1880 o'clock.
The second team OF the Alexandria
Athletic Association Saturday afternoon
defeated the ionlball team from the Bel
mont Athletic Association, Washington,
BY score Of 40 t, ..
Mr.. j. I. Lucas will give bis second
dancing reception at Odd Fellows Hall,
Wednesday All who attend will be prom
ICED a pleasant evening. Prof. Padgetrs
orchts lra will furnish music on his nc
casion.
The bracelet lost Friday by Mrs. Mil
ton, Alexander, Of Lqnscas;er, Pr, was
found la er by little Mary Lennon, twenty
one months IF age, On an electric car and
was turned over 10 Mr. G. G. Leadbe iier,
sou-in-law Of Mrs Az xsnder.
Lots at Braddock Heights station are on the
move. IS lots sold last week. eEis Steel
man living near the station will be glad to
show purchasers the lots unsold or call on me,
R.F. Knox, rs south Royal street.
Fined CLANS 80 cents dozen. Oysters
fried, stewed or raw. Dining room open on
Sunday during oyster season. c. u Nm-
man. Market space. req zou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
The Election Tomorrow.

The election tomorrow for congress
man from this district will be quiet
affair in this city and vicinity. The
candidates are J. F. Rixey, of Culpeper,
and J. b. Henderson, jr., of Alexandria
county. The polls will be opened at the
usual places at 6:3l tomorrow morning
and will remain open until 4:55 p. m.
The day will be a legal holiday, but
ouly the banks and few of the public
Offices will be closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
November Sunday.

The weather yesterday was ideal, and
the streets we're thropged with people
throughout the day. Many strangers
came to the city and the environs were
visited by large numbers especially 10 the
afternoon. Shooters Hill road, West
Eud, Brsddock road and the Washing
ton and Alexandria pike were thrOnged
with people until late 10 the evening.
The churches we're all we'll attended
the services being conducted according
TO Saturdays announcement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Alexandria water Company.

The annual meeting of stockholders of
the Alexandra Water Company was held
today. The reports of the officers showed
the affairs Of the company to be III good
condition. Toe following directors were
re elected Walter Roberts, E. l.. Dain-
ger6eld, G. s. Freuch, Hubert Snowden,
Worth Hul6sh, w. f. Lsmber; and Nj.
Ahern.
After the stockholders meeting the
directors met and elected the following
officers: Walter Roberts, president; Geo.
Uhler, secretary ard treasurer; James
Eveleth c. Hector, and Charles Power
superintendent. A semi annual dividend
OF 80 so per share was declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Earl Burgess Company Tonight

The Earl Burgess Company will open
their weeks engagement this evening at
the Opera House. presenting that beau
tiful Russian play entitled "Darke't
Russia" The drama deals with the
rich aud poorer classes of Russia and is
without doubt one of the best Rus
sian plays ever seen at popular prices.
During the action of the play end be-
tween the acts high class vaudeville will
be introduced, which is considered by
press and public the best ever carried by
a popular priced attraction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Accidents.

Mrs. Carrie Rowland, wife Of Mr..
George A. Rowland, while stepping from
an electric car at Prince and Fairfax
streets last night fell and was painfully
injured. She was attended by DR.. Cor
man.
Thomas Blair, colored, fell from a
tree in St. Mary's cemetery few days
ago and sustained painful bruises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Houses TO be Removed.

The Washington-Southern Railway
has directed the occupants of the houses
at the east approach TO the new iron
bridge extending from the Washington
pike TO the Poor House to vsca'e the
same in order that the buildings can be
RACED and steam shovel put to work.
Four frame houses on the north will be
demolished and one brick and three
frame structures on the south will meet
similar fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Runaway.

The horse attached 10 buggy in which
Messrs. J. @. Pelton and Peer Scriyener
we're seated became frightened while In
the neighborhood of West End late yes
terday evening and ran toward King
street The animal was not stopped IN
til it reached Royal street. The occupants
of the buggy were thrown out, but they
escaped serious injury. The vehicle was
considerably damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Educational Meeting

Superintendent of Public Schools
Kemper announces that an educational
meetiog will be held at the Opera House
in this city on the 2lst inst. A number
of prominent educators are expected &c
be present and address the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Ran OFF Turn Table.

An engine which bad been placed on
the Southern Railway lurntable on south
Henry street, about 9 O'Clock Saturday
night suddenly started in an easteriy
direction down Wolfe street, carrying
away fence in its progress. The engire
stopped when it reached the centre Of
Henry street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Alleged Violation of Postal Laws

Mr.. j. F. Glover, Deputy U. 5. Mar
shall. arrested Assid SHIRLEY, in Freder
,cksburg, on Saturday last, charged with
violating the postal laws. SHIRLEY is
said to have obtained registered letter
from the postofice at Fredericksburg
The accused was taken before U. ,:
Commissioner Butzner. His trial Will
lake Mace Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Circuit Court tor the City.
The docket was called.

The docket was called.
Atlas Mutual Insurance Co. VS.. The
Mt. Vernon Fire Insurance Company;
on suggestions; VS.. J. NJ. Hill and Henry
Basder; dismissed.
J Louis Loose vs.. Southern Ry. Co
special Jury summoned for tomorrow.
John NJ. Johnson va. Harvey Nc
Weigh; in chancery; dismissed
Washington-Soulhern Ry. Co. vs.. City
Council of Alexandra; in chancery and
injunction in regard to Henry street
track; arguments on demurrer to be heard
December IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
= his MOUNTAIN BUCKwHEAT. 25c

Large White Mealy Potatoes, soc bushel
25c peck; Cans Tomatoes, 25c; Cans Corn
Csc: Table Belle Flour, lGrgesacks, SOC, small
sacks. Is; Eggs CSC dozen. Creamery Butter
one pound prints, SIC.
WM. P. WOOLLS & SON.
Royal and wolfe streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
A Mountain of Gold

could not bring as much happiness to Mrs.
Lucia Wilke, Of Caroline, Wis, as did one
25c box of Bucklen's Anica Salye, when 1t
completely cured running sore on her leg,
which had tortured her q long years. Grea;,
est antiseptic healer of Piles, Wounds, and
Sores. 25c at f. s. Leadbeater d Sons' drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
NOTICE

Prepare for War in time Of Peace. Coal is
Comfort. We are delivering the very best
grades of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 2,2i0 lbs. to the ton, promptly
delivered by. .
DeWILTON AITCHESON,
Both Phones 80. l07 south R0ya street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05

DeWitt's Little Early RiseIs. ABOUT trs
most reliable pill on the market. sofa os W.
+. Creighton x Co., s0l King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills act on
both kidneys and liver and as a result afford
the quickest relief from excess of uric acld.
Sold by ". +. Cresghton & Co., 4Ol kl0g
a rept
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE
FATHERS.

Continental Pure Rye, 75c full quart, $50 a
pint; Overhot, bottled in bond. and Paul
Jones Pure Rye, 9oc full quart; Port, sherry,
Catawba and Clsret, 25c q quart. All the
leading brands Of fine wines and liquors for
famil, trade. 'Phone IS or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
uv3H Cameron and ROYAL SiSeets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Weather Probabilities.
Addressing accident.

For this lection fair, warmer tonight
Tuesday partly cloudy; light ea>terly Who's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
WANTED.

EARN WANTEp.--Wantedt 10 lease GOOD
FARM for cash. for several years. With
right TO buy: Addr' IS, with psrtlsu ars'
FARMER" Gil Third street north vest,
Washington, d. G. noz 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

gun rises tomorrow at 6:S1 a. IN. and sets
Mt 4:F5 .. M. High water at lO:44 a. m. ana
1854 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-05
FOR SALEAND RENT.

EOR RENT-BRICK DWELLlNS, No.
L 6l3 south Lee street. Large SIDE yaIa.
For terms &C., apply at this Office ocS0lw
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22
A Tree of Many Powers.

The ash tree is rich With superstition.
The old charlatans of the middle ages
used it i'll their love potions. ana the
damsels of ancient times believed that
it would enable them to make their
sweethearts true and help them to CHS
cover their future husbands. The in
habitants of Iceland still look with
dread upon the use of mountain ash as
fuel. Their belief that it will make
enemies of all who gather round Il
hearthstOne on which it burns is deep
seated and was once almost universal
in Europe.
Superstitious seekers after good luck
may still be found invoking the spirit
of the even leaved ash. after the man
ner of the ancient tree worshipers,
With the verses:
Even ash. 1 do pluck thee,
Hoping thus to meet good luck:
If no luck | get from thee
l snail wish thee on Il tree.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22
SEEING THE SIGHTS.

"Bill and me- went to Omaha last
Sunday. We went just for fun. 1t
was the first trip Bill and me- ever
took together without Mama"
tagging along. This fact lent good
deal of excitement to the adventure,
especially the first end of it. Along
about time for the Sand Man to come
Bill wished that he had taken his
mother with him. We had a dandy
time. We read the funny papers and
punched the machine for candy and
gum and got weighed while we were
waiting for the tram. We saw the
Boyer river more times than you could
count, and the school house where
daddy taught while Bill twas up in
Heaven waiting for God to make
him." Down in Omaha we saw some
big tall buildings. me" counted
nine stories and Bill counted 'leven,
which must be right. We went to a
saltwater fountain-place and Bill
had hot chocolate and me" had hot
coffee, and "Daddy's" sugar Jumps
went into his pocket for Happy Hougi-
Ian, which is the dog. And we
bought flowers of a beautiful lady
what has little girl what speaks
French and has rosy checks and is
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22
NORTHWEST CHANGES.

NURTHW ESTERN CHANGES.
The northwestern announces two
changes in the time of trains going
west. Number One is six minutes
later, leaving benson at 6.56 a. m.
while Number Seven is nearly thirty
minutes later leaving Denison at
9.24 a. m. This latter train will be
very convenient for passengers to
Omaha who do not like to get up too
early these cold winter mornings.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22

ROOMS FOR RENT.
Students in need of rooms. Address
box 94S. Denison, Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22
Will saws the fighting part Of the.

Will says the fighting part Of the
navy does not place so much depen-
dence on the cruisers. as they are too
much exposed to the enemy's fire.
These boats are trim and pretty
looking, and fine for their work of
scouting and stirring UP trouble, but
the reliance for the fight is placed in
the battle ship, which has more of
bull dog appearance. These big boats
of Uncle Sam are hard customers for
an enemy.
Mr.. Mains has not fully decided
what he will do. but rather expects
to hit the Colorado and Kansas
country before spring. He has had
enough of the army and proposes
now to make some money fer him
self. Charter Oak Times.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22
The Philosophers sport.

A balloon trip gives one Il sense of
utter and complete stiffness and also
a beautifully serene feeling of aloof-
ness from men and tiresome matters.
a contempt for the puniness of earth
and an unboundeu sense of sociability
and camaraderie With those with
whom one is basketed aloft in those
few square feet of wicker. 1t is Il
philosophers joy. ballooning, the sport
of the scientific. and the idea that it
provides new thrill or curdles the
blood of jaded and sinful butterflies
may be good enough for the halfpenny
press, but not for the wiseacres of the
Aero club. -Rystanaer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22

fat, and Bill was invited to come
again in twenty years and marry her.
Not the beautiful lady but the lit lie
girl. Bill promised, but as he did
not ",cross his heart and hope to
die, '' the promise may not be full
filled, We rode on street cars and an
elevator and Bill ate every "smud-
geon" of his roast turkey on the din
ing car, and we beat the Northwest
ern, and were mighty glad to get
home to '3mama" and tell her all
about it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22

For years starved. then bought
a so cent bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. and what that bottle benefited
me all the gold in Georgia could not
buy. kept on taking it and in two
months went back to my work as
machinist. In three months was as
we'll and hearty as | ever was. l
still use little occasionally as | find
it fine blood purifier and good ton
ic. May you live long and prosper. -
C. N. Cornell. Rodipg. Ca. Aug.
q. 1906. Kouol is sold here by Lam
horn Drug Co.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22

Human ingenuity is Il plague to mod
ern life. and there is some excuse for
the view of Il great man who regarded
the inventor OF railways as IL curse to
his race. The truth probably is that
no invention is at first perfect. and we
have to suffer from its transitory i'm
projections -I.ondon Lancet
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22
The Dramatic Flavor of wall street.

The Dramatic Flavor of Wall Street.
1t is the speculative side of Wall
street that most appeals to the mag
nation. II we We're dealing with that
side of Wall street we should not lack
for authenticated cases of high dra-
matte flavor, as, for example. that Of
youth of eighteen who ran So into
fortune of 100000 in few months
and was last heard of trying to pawn
his wifes engagement ring for $o5:
or that of the farmer who made sev-
eral millions of dollars from very
modest beginning, slipped Il check for
100000 under the breakfast plate OF
each member of his family one morn
Ing, tore the checks up because within
an hour the riches had become II mat
ter of domestic strife and was last
heard of when one day he brought. II
load of hay across the ferry from Stat
en- Island to New York ana begged his
brokers to take it in lieu of margins
fer one more "trade."-Success Maya.
zine
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22

\ tree grows in perfect balance on
every side. When large branch
shoots out on one side. one of equal
size or two smaller appear on the other.
The roots are balanced in the same
way, IL large branch on one side being
matched by Il large root. The center
of gravity is thus always perfectly
maintained.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-11-22

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