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The Rev. Henry Stone of Walling- ford stated that mosquitoes were as lively there yesterday as in the spring.
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LITTLE BOYS
 AWFUL ECZEMA
For Two Y ears He Could Not Sit Nor Lie Still Suffered Terribly with Pain and itching Scratched Till Flesh Was Raw = Grew Worse Under Doctors Care.
SPEEDILY CURED BY
 CUTICURA REMEDIES

"When my boy was six years old he suffered terribly with eczema. He could neither sit still nor lie in bed
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The arrangements were in charge o.
 the ". H. Graham company.
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DIVIDENDS.

Dividends due or about due are:
 American Cement, per cent, paya- ble January 23; books closed January
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Not Kidnapped.

Charles Muth, father of Freddie Mulh,
the seven-y ear.old boy who it was said
was kidnapped last Tuesday, sstounded
Captain of Detectives Donsghy in Phlla-
delphia last night by admitting that he
knew all along where his son was, and
who had abducted him. He did not ad-
nit it, however, until the detective chief
cornered him, after severe sweating
out, and calmly told him be did not be-
lieve word he had said about the KID
mapping. The father then reluctantly
said he knew where the boy was, but tor
reasons which he would never divulge be
would not say why he had allowed the
imposiliou to- lie practiced on the pnollc
OF on the police.
His wife, he said, knew nothing oil
the falsity Of the story, and her Erlei
has been genuine The father lnIimaled
The boy had got into the hands OF teIA-
lives and WAS all right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Animals and rtre.

RattIesnakcs won't run from fire, but
instead strike TIL the Last at the fames
about them. III, IS trne Of many AMI
mails. especially Of horses. who VIII
rush back into a burning balm, appar-
entity blind with rae. striking with
Them ho5fs ami switching their tails III
great anger.
The flight Of wild birds during mi
grating time against Lighthouses IL
more like the action Of the green bicy-
clist who rides against a trolley ear or
wagon rs II hypnotiZed by 1t and In
spite Of his fears.
CoriIlas. it is said. delight in fire,
drawing closer to the flames as the fire
dies down and at last wading In the
redhot ashes. apparently enchanted
and not feeling the burning Goals.
A little fire built beneath one OF the
pear shaped paper wasp nests tilit are
seen hanging from low branches VIII
Kill every wasp In it. as the insects by
at II one by one in their endeayors TO
save their home and young.
Frogs leap through the danes OF
little bonfire time and time again, as
II having the most pleasing OF run. II
NAV be, though that they think the
nickering flames to bc some new SORT
Of insect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
The Transfer Service.

1t is again reported that orders have
been issued inr the abolition OF the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad transfer ser
vice between this city and Shepherds,
on the oppor.e side of the river. 1t is
also said that steps preliminary to such
a procedure have been made, but moth
ing positive is, so far, known, About a
year ago an order was issued to abolish
the service, but it was later counter
msnded. Up to last Saturday night a
double crew had been employed on the
Beaverton and barge. A single crew
is again operating the transfer When
the transfer of cars by the ferry shall
have ceasedlthe trains will pass over the
Washington Southern Railway. This
however, it is thought will not be done
until the new union yards north ct Alex
andria are completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
4 source Of ContagIOn.

II has been proved by abundant In
vestigatiOn that one prolific source OF
epidemic diseases is found In the la
bility of the germs of such diseases to
lodge in the mouth around the teeth
and gums. \ physician examined the
teeth of the children OF certain
school He found disease germs pres
ent in almost every case. BY careful
watching he discovered that those chill
drcn whose teeth were kept cleanest
suffered less from epidemic diseases
The neglected condition Of the teeth Is,
therefore. II common cause OF illness
Indeed. II one takes the trouble to OBJ
serve with what rapidity the tartar
and cheesy matter accumulate around
the teeth of people who are out OF
health they will not be long in making
up their minds that thorough and ju
dicIous use Of the toothbrush Is mol
very far from means OF grace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
nantal Examination.

The Virginia State Board Of Dental
Examiners, which had been in session IN
Richmond for several days, adjourned
their annual meeting Friday night.
Aside from the large class of applicants
that were examined, many subjects OF
Importance were discussed. Among
them was the question of reciprocity be-
tween the States as TO exchange of GER
tihcates. -,
A list of the successful candidates Will
be given out as SOON as their papers are
examined, which will take acme time.
Officers elected for the ensuing year
were DR.. H. w. Campbell, Suffolk presl-
dent; DIR. r. H. Walker, OF NIrfolk,
secretary and treasurer, aud DR.. John r.
Stiff of Fredericksburg, assistant secre-
tary.
The following delegate: were elected
10 the National Association OF Dental
Examiners, which will NEE; in Atlanta
DIR. II. w. Campbell aud DR.. K. ii.
Walker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
L.OCAI. HREVITIES.

The wire of the electric railway on
Prince street, between Royal and Fair
fax. fell again this afternoon.
Rev. r. l. Sbipley will deliver an adj
dress at the NJ p. Church tonight before
the Wcmans' Foreign Missionary
Society.
The remains of Mrs Katharine Nj.
Wheeler, widow of |. w. Wheeler who
died 10 Washington yesterday, will be
brought here tomorrow for interment'
The remains of Mrs. Dorcas V. Payne,
46 wears old, who died near Marlboro,
Md, Friday, were brought here yesteT-
day aud inferred in the Union cemetery.
Eamate Alfonso, IL years old, while
working near Waterloo, this morning,
was struck by train and badly cut
about the head. He was taken to Wash
ington fir treatment. He will recover.
John Hamersley, colored, who was ar
rested Friday last by Constable A. j.
Payue in Fairfax county, for assaulting
Mrs. Beavers, was fined so Saturday
aud put under 500 bond To keep the
peace
Mr.. j. ID. Knight is engaged in max
ine extensive repairs to SmOot x Co.'S.
properly on the north side of Cameron
street. between Lee and Union. The
mill is to be enlarged aud large ware
house erected
Mr.. James 7. O'Meara slipped and
tell on Paine street at an early hour
this morning and received painful in
iuries. tie was assisted to his home by
two gentlemen, end was subsequently
attended by Dr. Jones.
The Boston House Employees Relief
Association, of Washington, will give
their annual excursion to Marshall Hall
tomorrow. The steamer Chas. Macalaster
will stop here at7:lj O'Clock on her way
| down and touch here on her return trip
Plans are being prepared for a builc-
ing of unique design to be erected by D..
Louis Loose, on the large lot at the
northeast corner of Fourteenth and X
streets, Washington. The building will
be the combination OF eleven stores to
font on both Fourteenth and K streets,
with Que apartment overhead, consisting
of eleven rooms, and to be used by Mr.
Loose Tor residential purposes. 1t Is es,
timated that the cost OF erection will
| e about so, 600 The design is aitel
theSpanish type of architecture.
Crab picking tonight at J. Brill's restau
| raut foot of King street.
| Fried Clans 30 cents dozen. Oyster
fried. stewed or raw. Clam Soup DC, Nege
, table Soup sc. G. ii. zimmerman, Marke
Snace feb 26tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Had Him Heat.

The head day porter and the head
night porter OF hotel, according TO
the San Francisco Chronicle, became
involved in a discussion on ages. Inc
head night porter confessed 10 thirty
eight.
Him. Say. I've got YOU beat ten
wears" declared the head day.
"You mean To tell me you're only
twenty-eightf" demanded the head
night.
IL should say not. Is just forty
eight" explained the head day, with an
expression of whitening disdain.
Then you amt got me beat no ten
years. Is got you beat just ten years
Say, got ten years comm that you
won't see again"
"I.ook here. man" declared the head
day. you Amt got no sense. Is sure
OF them ten years. cause is seem EN-
nm been through 'em. You ain't SURF
OF yours. You might die tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Exciting Runaway.

A horse attached to wagon belong
ing TO NJ. Holzbeirlein's bakery 10
Washington became frightened at a
train of cars which emerged from the
west end of the Wilkes street tunnel this
morning and ran south on the pavement
ON the east side of Fairfax street. One
of the men 10 charge of the wagon had
hold of the bride of the horse when 1t
became frightened. He retained his hold
aud attempted to stop the animal, but Ia
no purpose, and was dragged halt a
square. One of tie horses hoots tore
the mans shoe from his foot and he,
falling, received painful injuries on other
parts of bis body. The wagon colllded
with fence, tearing panels thcretrom,
aud carried away rainsPout on a house
farther down the square, also part OF
fence. The horse WAS finally stopped.
The watch of the man who received the
injuries WAS smashed by the accident
aud the chain broken in pieces aud scat
tered 10 the street, as we're also most OF
the contents OF the wagon, consisting Oh
pies, cakes, bread, biscuits, q. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Police Court.
[Justice H. B. Cation presiding

IJustice H. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Two white men, arrested by Ohcer
Sherwood for habitual drunkenness, we're
sent to Jail for 80 days.
Thomas Willis, arrested by Chlel
Goods tor dsordery conduct on electric
cars, WAS fined s..
James Dunn, arrested by OrlceIs
Beach aud Knight charged with vagrsn'
cy. wss sent to the chain gang tor "a
days. =
Edward Elzey, colored, arrested 10y
Officers Beach aud l.yles charg'd with
using vulgar aud abusive language to-
wards Rosetta Kits, was dismissed.
Frank German, Harry Williams anC
Michael Murphy, arrested 10y CHE
Goods and Officers Smith, Ferguson an'
Bell charged with vsgrancy, WAS sent t'
the chain gang Tor 20 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Accosled the Wrong LADY


Miss Kate Preston, the eighteen-ye ear
old daughter Of Mr.. ]. T. Preston, IN
company with another young lady, ielt
the house Of the former on Alfred street,
between King and Prince, shortly alter
10 O'Clock lat night, and when they
reached the vacant lot on the southwest
corner of Prince and Altrel streets a
butIy negro stepped from behind tree
and caught hold of Miss Preston. She
ordered the negro to release her, which
he refused to do. Miss Preston's COM
panion, knowing she had pistol, sug-
geste that she shoot her assailant. The
darkey, upon hearing this, relaxed his
hold upon the young woman when she
stepped back, drew her pistol and dis
charged it at the rascal. The latter
started to run, when Miss Preston again
fired the pistol at the fugitive. A nelghbor,
in the meantime. blew police whistle,
when Officer NichOl.On. who was about
a square away, appeared. The negro,
however, had in the meantime made his
escape. Chief Goods, who was on King
street, heard the reps rts OF the pistol,
and he also haslened to the scene.
The Young woman while IN com
psny with two female companions one
night recently was accOsIed on the street
by 8 negro, since which lime she has
been GA the lookout for similar exp'r-
fences, and last night, when she left her
home with her companion, she took The
precauliOn to carry pistol. The family
st one time lived at Colross, where they
had to be on the lookout for tramps
which at that time infested the neighbor'
hood, and she learned early in life the
use of 4 pistol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Love at First Sight.

A romance that had its beginning in
the hunting field was brought to a happy
elimination by the marriage of Miss
Pauline Plat, daughter of Col. j. ID.
Plat, multi-miilionaire OF Dayton,
O., and Frederick William Okle' OF
Marshall, which was solemuize IN the
home the brides parents last week. Mr..
Dixie and Miss Plat first met at drag
hunt near Upperville. 1t was case oil
love at FIRST sight, aud in short Tune
their engagement was announced. M
Okie is a member of prominent VIZ
GINA family aud is horseman' bis
bride is an enthusiastic horse"omAn.
The couple will spend great part Of
their time at the groom's country place
At Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Orange Captiyity.

The springlok OF South Africa mi
CRATE in vast herds. moving In com
pact body ana carrying everything De
fore them. II flock OF sheep be In
the line Of march as ii sometimes
happens il is surrounded, enyeloped
and becomes. willingly or unwillingly'
part OF the army. An African hunter
tells the strange story Of seeing lion
in the midst Of tha antelopeS. forced 10
ioin the march II Is supposed that the
lion had sprung too far for his prey
that those upon whom he alighted re-
coiled sufficiently to allow him to reach
the ground. and then the pressure
from both Hanks and the rear prevent
ed him from escaping from his strange
captivity. II the springCok travels ID
such armies. how can those In the mid
die and rear lind food: In this wise
Those I'm the front ranks. after they
have eaten greedily OF the pasture
gradually fall our OF the ranks 10 rest
while the hungry ones la the rear come
M. and 50 the columns are all the
while changing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
PheoIogicaI Seminary.

The following is the programme OF
the closing exercises of the Theological
Seminary Of Virginia Wednesday
June 20 8 p. m.--Address before the
students Missionary Society by ri. Rev.
Chas. f Woodcock, u. d. Thursday,
lime 81 Graduation aud Alumni Day
I0a m.-Essays BY members OF gradu'
ating class diplomas aud certificates
conferred by the RI. Rev X. A Gibson
ID. d., LII. D., President of the Semi
nary; l2m.-Alumni Meeting Essay
nv Rev. f. n. Ward, d. d OF Pitts
burg; l. so p. m.-Alumni Dinner; Fri
dsv June 22-ll a. fluctuations
sermon by Rev. I. ii. w. Bake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Persona d.

Mis-, Mary Gusts Lee is in the city
the guest of MIS-. IT Waterman, having
come to attend the Montague, TsIIsferro
wedding. .a
Mrs. Thomas A. Fisher has returned
from New York city, whete she has beeh
visiting her mother, Mrs. John fi'ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Smoot are
at Old Point.
Mr.. E. L. Naylor left this morning
for Philadelphia, where be will reside IN
the future, he having secured q position
in printing Office.
Mr.. C. II. Zimmerman is confined to
his home by illness.
Mrs. Frank Psdgett left here Saturday
last for Chicago, where she will meet
her husband. rhe latter is employed by
the Southern Railway Company in that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Anartment House Plans.

A meeting of the stockholders and
Others interested in the proposed apart
ment house is being held in the rooms
of the Business Mems League this after
noon. The plans for the building are
being discussed and committee Will be
appointed. Those most interested say
that sufficient sum of money has been
secured to build The house aud that q
staIi will Al once be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Circuit Court for the County

Judge @. E. Nicol presiding. J
The grsndju was sworn ana sent 10
their room. 1t is said that they had nc
very important cases before them and
had not returned any indictments when
this report closed.
No applications we're made today tor
licenses to sell liquor, but it is said that
several will be made tomorrow, wheh
the granting of the same will be vigor-
Ously opposed.
Com. vs.. Isaac Williams, colored, IN
dicted for indecent conduct; jury and
case In prOgress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Yesterday.

Yesterday was quiet Sunday IN inns
city aud neighboFhood, although many
persons we're on the streets auu aoou'
the usual number of visitors were SEEN
Lima Park attracted numbers OF AleAan-
drians who went to see the performance
of the airship. The weather was sul'ry
during the day, but towards It's Close
there we're refreshing showers when
brought cooler conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
IteCIlabiteS

The regular monthly meeting OF feF,
seryance Tent Of Rechabites will be held
tonight at which consi Ierable business
Of interest to the order will be trans
acted and several candidates inflated.
Representatives to the high tent which
will meet in Zlnesville Ohio, in July
will also be elected at this meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Mr. Jones Renominated.

Hon. WIN. A. Jones, who for IL years
has represented the Filst Virginia dh =
tricl in Congress, was nominated to sue
coed himself 10 Saturdays democratic
primary the new First districts initial
election. The returns are yet incomRlete.
REPRESENTATIVE Jones carried the district
by large majority. This means thai
he will go TO Congress for The ninth c6n'
secutiye lime. Mr.. Ohio +. Mears, Oh
Northampton county, the defested' eau
didale, appears to have received q SUD
stantal complimentary vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
A. Alphabetical Advertisement

The following remarkable alphabet
Ical ad. appeared in an issue Of the
London Times away back In 1872: TO
Widowers and Single Gentlemen
Wanted. by a lady, situation to SUI
perintend the household and preside at
table. She Is agreeable, becoming,
careful desirable. English. facetious,
generous. honest industrious. judi
cious. keen. lively, merry. narty, ODE
dent. philOsophlc. quiet, rosy faced.
sociable. tasteful. useful. yiyacious,
womanlsh. Xantippish, youthful. zeal
Gus. etc"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Another Robbery.

Mr. G. T. Goods's store on the north
east corner Of King aud Payne streets
was robbed last Saturday night'Of num-
Der of articles. 1t is supposed that the
thieves secreted themselves in the store
during The day and allowed themselves
to be locked therein al night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Now Cure for EPILEPSY.

J.B. Waterman, of WATERFOWL, o., Rura
free delivery, writes "My daughter, afflicted
for wears with epilepsy, was cured by Dr
Kings New Life Pills. She has not bad al
attark for over two years" Best bodI
cleansers and life giving tonic pil Is on earth
25c at f. :. Ieadb-ater * Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Rain and Hail.

There we're copiOus rains, accompanied
BY thunder and lightning, in this city
and vicinity late yesterday evening
West and south of Alexandria down
pours we're heavy, and in some psr's o.
Fairfax conaty hail tell. 10 places lht
hail stones we're OF large sizA, snd II II
said they could have been gathered by
the shOveliull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Just Arrived.

Barge Edw. Fay with 40 tons OF Hest
Grade of Coal clean and AT Lowest Summer
price. Leave orders with Dew AiIeheson' TO-
south Royal street. Both Phones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
THE WHISKY Of OUR FORE
EATHERA

Continental Pure Rye, 75c full quart, SSc
pint; Overholt, bottled in bond. and raul
Jones Pare Rye, 9Oc full quart; Port, sherry
Catawba and Claret, 25c quart. All me
leading brands of fine wines snd liquors i''
family trade. Phone IS or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
mv3f Cameron and Royal Streets. /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:33 a. IN. and sets
at 1923 o. IN. High water at 5:29 q. IN. and
500 o. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
HARLOW BROTHERS,
Cameron and Royal Streets


Fancy Florida Tomatoes, = lbs. zoe;
Large Pineapples, for 25c; Oysters Best
Butter, 2Sc H.; III. Bucket Lard, soc lDla
mond Brandy; cans Corn, 25c; cans Peas
25c; , cans Table Peaches. Doc.
W. p. WOOLLS x SON.
feh2 ROval and Wolfe streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18
Weather Probabilities

For this section unsettled weather tonight
and Saturday: probably showers; light vsrIa'
BILE winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18

Only 90 dog licenses have been ''sn sue,
to date. One year sgo on Jane io1h
$50 had been isfHed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-18

Tor SALE Fourteen well-located BUILD.
1 ING LOTS in Del Ray. On account Of
owner leaving city these lots can be purchas-
I'd at a bargain and on easy terms. Apply
to JOHN d. NORMOYLE, Cor. King and
Royal streets. lel5 81
Tor RENT Il hat desirable twO-stOry
Brick DIV YELLING No. 4lG south Lee
street, containing six rooms and all modern
conyeniences. Possession at once. Apply
TO JOHN u. NORMOYLE, Cor. King and
ROYAL streets. lel5 81
THE MISSES RJTCHFORD aud Glass OF
l Ia6 announces their ANNUAL RE
| CIrAl. FRIDAY, june 22d, at ; +. NJ.
| Admission, 25c. Reserved seats furnished al
| Warheld's drug store by pigment of l0r
extra. jelS-St'