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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
The Collision Investigation.

An investigation began Saturday al
the custom-house in Georgetown, the
purpose of which is to locate the blame
for the collision between the steamers
st. Johns and jamestown on July 4,
near Marshall Hall. The hearing was
conducted by United States Steamboat
and Navigation Inspectors Charles F.
Wright and Edward White, Of Balli'
more. The entire morning was devoted
to the testimony on the jamestown
side aud was to the effect that the blame
should be put upon the St. Johns.
Capt R. B. Reed, of the jamestown,
was the first witness. he stated that
the accident occurred between Fort Hunt
and Marshall Hall. His boat came
alongside the St. Johns shortly after
Aleaxandria, and from there down to the
ooint where the collision look place she
was always in the lead. He asserted
that he had made every attempt to get
away, but that be was crowded by the
St. Johns. Capt. Reed also testified at
to the signals that had been given BY
the whistle.
10 the afternoon Capt Richards, o.
the ST. Johns, told OF the positions o.
the boats and the eDdeavors made by
his crew to avoid collision. His testi
mony and that OF the witnesses on bosrc
the St. Johns will be resumed today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Row on Electric Car.

A fight between numter of white aud
colored men took place on the last cal
from Alexandra to Mount Vernon Sat
urday night, when number of passen-
gers we're forced TO leave the car and
take fight for safety. When Hunting
Creek bridge was reached the lights went
out and a man named Ottie Hicks cried
out Glands up" Then the row begsb
aud Conductor johnson decided to r.
turn to this city for assistance, leaving
the belligerents on the roadside. Tue
car arrived here about o'clock, and
Lieut.. Smith, after communicating with
Mayor Paff, detailed Police men Belts,
Beach, Garvey, and Smith to accom-
pany the passengers and train crew and
preserve order. The car WAS stopped
and treasured by the presence OF the OIL
6cers, the passengers emerged from their
hiding places and continued their jour-
ney. The police arrested Oltie Hicks
charged with having started the trouble.
He said that he cried Glands up" only
for fun, but he was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

One lot Wool-mixed Dress Goods sold Tor
l21c, for &c yard.
One lot Fancy Wash Silks, fancy Tafeta
silks. sold for Soc, zoe aud 81, at l9c yard.
One lot Fancy Mixed Dress Goods, sold
for 25c, at 12ic yard
One lot Cotton yoiles, sold for i2Ae, at 6sc
yard. Ia
for 1910, at Be- yard.
One lot Cannon Cloths Slightly imperfect
sold for l0c. st DC yard.
Small lot yard vide Percales, Toe values
at &c yard
One LOT India Linons, Sc value. at DC yard.
SO pieces bookfold Sheer Persian Lawns,
15c value, a. lOc yard.
so pieces Stripe aud Check Nainsooks,
worth Sc, for &c yard.
lOc Bleached Cotton, yard wide, in this sale
for 72c yard. ,o--.
One bale yard -wide Unbleaehed Cotton, Be
yard. n.
One bale 4Oinch Unbleached Cotton, loc
value, at 7!c yard
80 pieces light Shifting Prints 3sc yard
Bleached Cotton rashes for 3sc yard.
Extra la ge Turkish Bath Towels, l9c
value, for l2ic piece.
Boys Bathing Trunks, 9c pair.
l2Jc Colo,ed Orgaudies at &c yard
One lot White Madras and Piques, l9c
values at l0c yard.
White Bed Spreads. 69c value, at ACC.
White Dimity Spreads, $3.50 value, at csc.
One lot Ladies' Cambria Corset Covers, llc.
% dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers, loo pair
Ladies' Muslin Skirts embroidery and lace
trimmed, at 49c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Andrew J. Turley, well-known +no
respected colored resident of Alexsnor u,
county, died Saturday. HIS funeral vii
take place from Roberts Chapel, colored'
tomorrow afternoon.
A called meeting of Bull Run Chap
ter, U. d. c., will be held at Lee camp
Hall tomorrow evening at 1880 to make
arrangements for the trip to Bull Kun
on the 2lst inst
Mrs. Virginia A. Hurdle. widow OF
the late Thomas T. Hurdle, OF this city,
and eldest daughter of the late capt
Asa Reginald aud Rossnnsh Matthe"
Smith, of Richmond, died at oloiey
Hospital in Washington on FRIDAY
His remains we're brought to this civ
today for intermeut.
A Young man, who gave his name Is Geo.
Hanaway, of Washington, was arrested yesrr
terday for fast driving and cruel treatment OF
A horse he had hired at Cooper's livery stable
In Washington He left s. for his appear
auce in the Police Court, which he forfeited
and the team was held nDtil the hyerymSh'
who was notified by telephone. sent ior H.
An electric railway from Washington
through MARYLAND, and terminating at River
View and Fort Washington is being planned.
and some Of the officers Of the steamboat lines
which run between those points are said 70 De
interested in the railroad. Are they gettlhg
tired Of the steamboats,?
The Joint committees on light, finance ana
general laws will meet tonight 70 consider tne
bids submitted to Council last Tuesday night
for the sale of the clectric franchise. Mr.
Hazelton, of New York. is here, and Will ex'
plain the bids to the committee.
Residents il the vicidity Of Christ Church
we're awakened about IL o'clock Saturday
night nv a doleful sound coming from the
churchyard Finally one ofthe neighbors yea
tured TO ascertain the cause, and iounu IL y
be a small dog about two or three weeks ola,
which some malicious person had put IN the
yard.
There we're sight showers OF rain yesterday
Morning. but later the skies cleared: Inc
churches were fairly well attehoeo anu S"oi'
sermons were the rule.
The having of Lee street. from King to
Prince. With yitri6ed hrick, has been COM
pleted and the street will be opened Tor
traffic in few days.
Ar ZAP. freight train got of the track
saturday night at the Washington junction
Of the w. d o. road. The running Of trains
was delayed but no one was hurt.
The remains Of Mrs. Bertha Lowenbach, OF
Baltimore, whose death occurred Thursday
afternoon at her rooms in the Hotel Appich.
were forwarded to Baltimore yesterday for
interlnent.
In the Corporation Court today final de,
cree of divorce was entered in the case OF
Mary f. Lamb vs.. Samuel B. Lamb on the
ground Of desertion.
Rain fell this morning, after which the
temperature arose to So.
Fined CLANS 80 cents dozen. Oysters
fried. stewed or raw. Clam Soup Be-, Vege.
table Soup Sc. C. II. Zimmerman Market
Space. peo zou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Stunned by Lightning

A white man Dsmed Phil Smith, EN-
nl,yed 5y Mr.. David Petit on a farm
nesr BraddoeS Heights, was the victim
Of peculiar accident last Wednesday
durine the electric storm which visited
tbis section. Smith, realizing the sever
ity of the storm, hurried for home on
horseback. and while riding under q
large oak tree bolt of lightning struck
che horse full in the face, killing the
animal instantly and quite badly stun
ming the rider. The latter, however,
recovered the next day. This is the
third horse Mr. Smith has lost since
Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

Ladies' Cloth Dress Skirts az samplesj
worth $50, at csc.
Ladies' White Dress Skirts, sold for Sl.25,
to close at 79c
Ladies' Shirt-waist Suits, madras and per
Gales, s.. 98 per suit
Ladies' India Linon Suits, were 81, reduc-
ed to $2.9S.
peter Pam shirt Waists reduced to Soc.
All Il to 81 so Ladies White Waists re-
duced to S5c.
One lot embroideries and German Val.
Laces for b. ysrt
One lot Torchon and PoiDt d'esprit Laces
at sc yard
One lot wide Swiss Band Insertings, SOC
values, for 29c yard.
One lot Embroidered Turnover Collars
and Jet Black Collars at Sc.
FIRTH Schefi " Patent Leather Belts &c.
Ladies' 25c Neckwear reduced to loo.
Val. I.aces II yards for l2c.
% pieces White Swiss Organdies, l9c value,
for Toe yard.
One lot Ladies aud Cbildren's Gauze
Vests, sold for 25c, at Toe.
Odd lot rOrsets, soc to 81 values, for 29c
One lot Summer Corsets, zoe value, for 29c.
25c Infants Caps for l9c.
SOC Infants Caps for 29c.
One lot Zoe and l5c Bindings for sc pi ece.
One lot Pearl Buttons, Sc dozen.
o.; lot Dress Shields, &c pair
Two lots Thildrea's ParSsals, iOc and l5ci
yortn double
SOC All.over Tuckings, 25c yard.
Mems Nrgligee Shirts, elegant value,
for 3d..
Mems Fine Gsuze Socks &c pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
st. SWithin.

Yesterday was St. Swithin's day. Il
was the persons who believed in legends
and popular meteorology who looked for
ward to dry spell Of forty days. They
regarded St. Swithin's day as the time
for the breaking of the wet spell.
The following bit of verse is frequent
" quoted in connection with the St
Swithin myth.
est. swithin's day, if thou dost rain.
For forty days it will remain;
81. Swithin's day, if thou be fair, :,
For forty days twill rain nae mair'
And yesterday it raipedl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
New Horses.

4 pair of horses arrived here this
morning from Martinsburg, W. Va, Tor
the Relief Hook aud Ladder Company.
Although the horses have not yet been
purchased, it is thought that they will
answer all purposes. DR.. Greenfield
of Washington, examined them tins
morning aud said, in his opinion, that
ibey were suitable for the work. They
will be given trial Of ten days, and II
they prove satisfactory after that time
will be purchased by the Fire Wsrtens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Fire Insurance.

We represent number Of FIRE insur-
ance cOmpanies-not foreign ones, but
the ones we consider the best in the
United States. We do not pretend that
our companies are the only good ones,
but they are better in many respects than
most others. Let us quote you rates be-
fore placing your insurance, and then
we see that your policy never lapses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Sailor Jumps Overheard.

While the three masted schooner Cox
and Green, which unlosded a cargo OF
ice at Georgetown, was on her way down
the river Saturday night en- route to Balti-
more 10 tow of the tug d. M. Key, one
of her crew, a white sailor, jumped over
board, at the time the schooner was
about abreast of the United States naval
powder magazine, above this city. As
soon as the alarm Was given the tug
dropped her towline and went to the
rescue. The sailor was picked up after
he had been 10 the water about ten
minutes aud Was returned to the
schooner. 1t was stated thst the man
was crazed from drink.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Shot in a Fight.

John Lewis, colored, who lives in thu
south western section of the city, reported
that be had been shot in the leg on Sat
urday night by strange colored mar
during fight 10 which several we're en-
gagged. He could give no description o
the men. Lewis is not dangerously hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Not 10 Abandon Alexandria.

The report that the Columbia OIL
g,omnsnv with offices in Rosslyn, would
sbandou> the field in this city and VI
cipiIy is denied by the officers OF that
company, who, it is said, will pat ior!n
renewed efforts to increase their already
growing trade. A card explaining the
matter will be seen in another column
of the Gazette,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Large New Potatoes, 4Oc Peck

8 ID. Fancy Florida tomatoes, 25c; Large
Pine Apples, 10 and l2c each; ID. SOC green
mixed Tea, SOC; ID. Bucket Pure Leaf Lard,
5Oc: 80 doz. Carpet Brooms, Irregular price
4Ocj while they last, CSC each; White Clover
W.P. WOOLLS 4 SON.
feb2 Royal and Wolfe streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
win PrObated.

The ~ n Of The late Mrs. Aline NJ
Nash WAS admitted to probate tnl'
morning and her daughter, Miss Ethe
X. Nash, qualified as executrlx. Ihe
deceased leli her property, valued 81
abou! 81, O0O, 40 her children. The
house, No. lo9 north Patrick street, was
left to Miss Ethe K. Nash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Our Big July
CLEARING
SALE
Is On.

We have decided to make the coming week the
most sensational ever known in Alexandra merchan-
dsinq Always keeping steadily in view the interest
of our patrons we shall not wait until the end OF the
season to reduce prices but right at the height OF
the season just when your need the greatest down
90 the prices to the giving away point It's to be
Clearance not at the end of the season. but practically
at it's beginning It's story that speaks for itself in
the pointed eloquence of betted prices; prices that
beckon the thrifty early and often and bring
their friends and their friends friends. IT'S neraly
throwing money away if you miss it. Note the fol-
loving leading specials and you'll have an idea of
what You can expect throughout the entire store:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

Continental Pure Rye, 75c full quart, $50 a
pint; Oyerholt, bottled in bond, and Paul
Jones Pure Rye, soc full quart; Port, sherry,
Catawba and Claret, Csc q quart. All ths
leading brands Of fine wines and liquors fof
family trade. Phone IS or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
my3in Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
NOTICE.

Coal is comfort. We are delivering the best
grades of newly Hins5 coal, clean aud the
very best grade at the bottom simmer price,
to be delivered before July let. Leave your
orders at
DeWILTON AITCHESON, l07 south
ROysl street, Both Phones %,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
If You Want to
Rent a House

DON'T go all over the city "house
hunting" but come TO us and give us an
idea of the kind of house you want. Ten
chances to one we have it, but if we
haven't our knowledge of real estate
will enable us to give you some advice
that will avoid the necessity of syste-
matte hunt. We make no charge for
advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

There app ars to be no COW or herse Law
now. certainly in the First ward. for there
horses and cows roam the streets at will.
Possibly the police are.bUsy watching the
commissioners aud have no tine 70 look aftel
the city ordinances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is the
original laxative cough syrup and combines
the qualities necessary to relieve the cough
and purge the system Of cold. Contains no
opiates. Sold by w. F. Creighton Co, 4Ol
Kipu sfrppt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

Mrs. Mary E. Murray has sold to Mr..
Richard Gibson the store at the southeast
conner King and Alfred streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

Henry Machin, Of Trenton, fell from
train at Netuchen, N. j., yesterday
aud the wheels cut of bis arms and LEI 0.
As he lay on a stretcher he begged for a
cigarette, which was placed between bis
lips. he lived two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:46 a. IA. and sets
at 7.z5 D. N. High water at 4:Oo a. m ana
AL D. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
Weather PROBABILITIES
A Wandering "Sister."

For this section occasional showers tonight
asd Tuesday; light southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

COR SALE. 49, SEVENTY ACRES OF
I LAND, 5 acres adjoining Braddoek
Heights; 81 acres adjoining Mr.. Oyerion W.
Price on the north 80 adjoining Mr.. d. N.
Rust. jr on the north. and 80 on the Lees
burg Pike. Most Of this land has good oak
trees for shade. 1t has about one hall OF
mile frontage on the Braddock road ana
Leesbnrg pike. For terms apply to DR.. d..
N. Rust, Z. F. d. No. 2, Alexandria county
Virginia. lysu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
WILLIAM H. FEHsENFELD, Presiden

TOR RENT.-lO9 north Patrick street,
FURNISHED or UEFURNI5HED
House. 7 rooms and bath, Apply to lOs
north Patrick street.
LIZ o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
ApecIal Notice.

Rest Flour s5.Oabbl., guaranteed ALSO
lutelv. large sack, SOC, small l5c; best Coffee,
i5c per h. 10 bucket best Lar, SOC; Sjsr'
hest hes Preserves, 25c; best Mustard &c jar Cat
SUP &c bottle; Sweet Pickles &c bottle S ess'
of Peerless Cream Csc; Scans Challenge Mlik,
Sc; cans Kairomel Syrup, zoe; 3 cans cans
New Orleans Nolasses, 25c; best liable
Peaches, cans &c. any brand OF soAp &C
o~Ae' HARLOW BROTHERS,
myls If Cameron and EoySi s'fse's'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

TOR RENT.-In good location, ROOM
suitable for a paiht, carp inter- or any kind
Of work shop or storage room. Also room
Svslling with side yard. Address Lock Box
a. Alexandria Va. 1yl3 5lf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16

FANCY NEW PRUNEs and NECTA
''Sf' '4s' /. c. MHBUBN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-16
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE
RATHERS.

feb2
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1906-08-18
3.3zT8E
i Keen Sfuht of Birds of Prey.

The sharp seyed hslwlk; can sppy 8 lark.
upon : piece Of earth almost exactly
the same color AZ twenty TIRES the
distance 1t 4 &c perceptible TO, man or
dog A kite soaring out OF human
sight can still distinguish and pounce
upon lizards and field mice upon the
ground, and the distance at which :vuI-
lures and eagles can sight their prey
is almost Incredible F. 5..>5,., !
Recent discoveries have inclined
naturalists to the belief that birds of
prey have not the acute sense of smell
or of hearing that has hitherto been
accredited them. Their keen sight
seems better to- account for their &C.
Non, and they appear to be guided by
sight alone, as they never sniff at
anything, but dart straight at the OBJ
ject of their, desire. - ~ y;
= Their counterparts in the ocean
doubtless smell and see, but are more
guided by smell than sight. In both
sharks and rays the eyes are good
and have distinct expression, though
since they scent their prey from a
short distance and swim up to- it with
greatest frapidity, smell may he called
their real eye.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1906-08-18
AT A HOUSE >WEDDING.>:
Arrangement of the Receiving Party,
:. Usually No Especial Form Of En- l.
. - tertainment Provided -.

At a house wedding the brides moth
er: should stand near the main entrance
to- the drawing room and receive the
guests as they enter the room. The
guests who wish to- remove any wraps
should be told where the dressing room
is by the servant, who opens the front
door. After removing their wraps.they
should at once descend ITO the drawing
room, directs Elizabeth Biddle. $t w.
AS a rule guests are not seated at a
house, wedding. r. The near relatives
and intimate friends of the bridal
couple should stand on either side Of
the room near the. place where the
marriage ceremony is to- take place.
# you are to have ushers they should
escort the guests to their places III the
room, taking care that the members OF
the family are near the bridal party. Il
After the ceremony the guests are.
expected to & look at the presents, If
they. are displayed, and to partake of
the refreshme in the dining room;
The bridal party should remain IN the
drawing DOM until sthe y= have received
the congratula atoms of all { the guests,
after=W which hey may go to the dining
room. n
The bride father and mot Their should
|introduc ice their fri ends to- the meo,ther
and Sfather8of the groom, but no special
form 9, "a e'ntertai nment SIS expect
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1906-08-18
Bio Peanuts This Year.

Peanut lovers have noticed that the
nuts are generally very much larger
this year than usual fact which
may be verified by the most casual
glance at any stand where they are
sold They are also said to be much
better in flavor, though there are
some connoisseurs who declare that
the small nut is the sweeter.
"The increased size of the peanut
now in the market" says a whole
sale dealer, "is due more to improved
methods of cultivation, think, than
to the accident Of favorable weather
conditions, though the current crop
is unusually large in. quantity. AS to
the relative merits of the large and
small nut, I cannot speak, being a
seller and not an eater, of them.
DO know, however, that with these big
fat looking fellows on sale there is
practically no market for the little
ones.'
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1906-08-18
A CASE FOR WAISTS: >
For the Delicate Blouse a Case Should
Be Provided, Need Not Be
Expensive. ii y = r. {: =

To keep the delicate waists Of =dain-
ty summer ,frocks or Of evening gowns
sunmusseds and in good condition the
summer girls making cases III which
to pack; them. There should be one
for each gown 4 ~ = VI s9=s sSs . ~.
s* They are made like the pillow slip
for the =bab y's crib or carriage, having
the opening midway across the back
to be buttoned or tied together when
once the waist is slipped in. ! /: ,-s
81 Of pretty Powered muslin, any / Of
which can besbough tt: for 10 81 i scents
a5yard, lined with soft china silk 81 81,
muslin in solid DIOR and bound with
soft satin ribbon Off, rs Announcing
shade, they are among the most 7prac--
iticai and accepta bic offerings one girl
may make anoth 81.
55 Some sweet sachet powder The odor
best liked the 81 ] is toS make
use use the szZcas IisS sprinkled between
the outside land the linine
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1906-08-18
EASILY MADE.

shows side view, and B is the box
tilted forward and showing the space
into which the lamp is slipped. At
the Rack a piece of wood is firmly
glued on, and in this two little, holes
are made for nails to go through when
it is required for hanging on the walk
In the center is small brass hook, on
which the watch hangs and all that
is necessary to see the time in the
night is to press the button of the
lamp. II this useful article is kept in
place where we are able to lay~our
hands on it in the dark, it saves all
the trouble of striking matches when
we wish to know the time in the night,
to say nothing of any risk it may save
us from fire.
1t can be ornamented in many ways,
but pei haps one of the most simple is
to we'll. sandpaper the wood and stain
it nice dark green, and the front part
of the upper portion, against which the
watch hangs, may be covered with a
small square Of velvet.