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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Virginia Republicans.

A dispatch from Norfolk, says; 1t
developed here yesterday that republic
can State Chairman Bsscom Slemp and
all the other republican leaders in Viz
ginia have given up all hope of electlng
republicans to the next Congress from
any of the ten Virginia districts except
the fifth and ninth. In these districts
strong efforts will be made to elect re-
publicans, and word has been sent from
republican headquarters to the leaders
in every district telling them that they
will De expected to raise and contribute
funds to be used in electing the re-
publican candidates in the fifth district,
formerly represented by Governor Swan
son, and the ninth district, now rep
resented by Colonel Campbell Slemp,
the only republican in the Virginia
delegation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Personal.

Mr.. James f. Clements was yesterday
unanimously elected, by the State Board
of Education, Superintendent OF schools
of Alexandra county, which position he
has held with short interregnum Tor
many years. His election is very Crafty
ing to his many friends in this city as
well as ia the county.
Mr. Robert n. Burgess, OF Alexandra,
is visiting friends in the city. Mrs; Z.
w. Turner, of Alexandria, who has been
visiting Mrs S. j. Harris, returned
home yesterday. charlottesville Frog
vess.
Mr.. J. Frank Cook, jr, is at the
Alexandra Hospital where ne is UNDER
going treatment
Chief Webster, of the police force, 10
off on a short vacation, and Lieut.. Smith
is acting chief while Officer Roberts is
filing the lieutenant's place.
Mr.. Ernest Deahl enters upon his
fourteenth year with the Morrison Paper
Company, Washington, this week. His
brother. Mr.. Charles J. Deahl, has been
with this firm for twenty-six years amt
since its incorporation, one OF 'ts on,-
GERS. The late Addison W. Deahi,
father of these young gentlemen, MADE
his headquarters with the Morrisons io'
more than two score years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
The New Depot.

The feed wires which are to supply the
new depot with electricity have been
stretched from the power house at the
union yards to the new structure, All
appliances for lighting the depot were
placed in position some time ago.
The new freight house southeast OF
the depot building has been furnished
and six tracks laid near it. A substan'
,ial aud neat fence now separates the
passenger from the freight depot. The
latter will, it is said, be put into use
shortly ~
During the past few weeks the Wash
inpton-Southern Railway has ex-
perienced considerable difficulty with
The entertainments near the cuivert over
Hoof's run and that over the electn'
railway tracks. Numerous lsndslides
have occurred on the east side OF tht
embaukment where the tracks for the
freight trains have been laid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Exnlosion and Fire.

An explosion Of benzine yesterday re-
suited in fire which wiped out the
main portion of the Roman Catholic
Church of st. Francis Xavier 10 Phlla-
delphia and destroyed the hat factory OF
Henry H. Roe lofs Il Co., at Twenty
fourth aud Green streets, entalliDg an
estimated loss of $50, 900 on the factory
and 800, COCOON The church editce, part
" covered by insurance. The parocbial
residence and two dwellings near The
church we're damaged by flames and
smoke. When thu explosion occurred
there were seventy-fve children in the
basement OF the church, who had gath
cred to attend Lenten devoiioDs. They
escaped without injury. About 700
pupils who were in the parochial school,
opposite the burning building. left the
schoolhou~e in order. Several hundred
workmen in the hat frclory also escaped.
Three firemen were injured by the falling
walls, but their injuries are not serious.
The explosion occurred in the tsrring-
room of the RSelofs & Co. building.
The force of the explosion blew the flames
through the rear windows of the church
and set fire TO the interior woodwork.
Rev. Thomas +. Shannon, rector OF the
church. is travelling in The South, and
Rev. Edward Mellin and Rev. |. j.
Fleming, the curaIes at the risk OF their
liyep. saved the consecrated host and the
sacred vessels. The root and the int
rior of the church were destroyed, leav-
ing only the walls and tower standing.
The church edifce Uas built about three
wears ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Escaned from Drowning.

MIR. A. d. Cceech, a travelling sales
man for the American Tobacco Com
pany. whose home is in this city, mar
rowIy escaped dr. ,wning in the swollen
waters Of Opoquon creek, five miles east
OF Winchester, on the road to Wildwood,
Clarke county, on Tuesday. Mr.. Green
had gone 10 Clarke county on business
and vas returning, accompanied by Nr-
Allen Hollar, young man OF WInches,
ter. Hardly had the Two men attempted
to ford the stream before their horse WAS
swept ofits feet ny the force of the current
aud they were in water above their arm
pits. with the horse swimming hard IN
midstream. The buggy containing the
Two men was swept forty feet Gown Inc
creek. and finally caught in The roots OF
Il tree Mr.. Hollar jumped on the horse s
back lust as the animal broke loose from
the buggy and managed to reach the
bank. leaving Mr. Creech hanging to the
buggy. Mr.. Hollar rode the horse back
into the creek and after a struggle,
rescued the travelling man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Charters.

The State Corporation Commission
has granted the following charters
The Burdette Land. Lumber and Min
ing Co.. Inc, of Alexandria. lncorROr-
ators-J. ;. Flannery, president VIM.
Hitz, secretary and treasurer. both OF
Washington. ID. G. Capital stock
Maximum. 500, OO0. Objects and pur-
noses-To do a lumber and mining bust
ness, TO deal in metals and minerals OF
all kinds, etc.
Washington Mechanics Savings,
Bank. Incorporated, Alexandria. In
corporators-Ezra Gould, president h.
:. Wolf, secretary and treasurer both
of Washington, d. c. Capital stock
Maximum, $50, 600 minimum, $50, 600
Objects and purposes. A general bank
inc business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Potomac River Rising.

Rapid melting of deep snow in west
ern Maryland and recent rains have
caused dangerous rise in the Potomac
river, which, at WilliamsPort, last night,
had overlooked its banks aud flooded the
lowIauds. There has been a sudden rise
of 10 feet and the river is still rising.
Boatmen and shippers on the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal are anxiOusly watching
the rise and preparing for an emergency.
Much ice is being carried down stream.
Rivermen believe the rise will continue
until today, when it may reach height
of IS or is feet. At Hancock the river
is rising rapidly. The COnOcOcheague
creek is badly swollen. The river in
front Of this city is filled with floating
twigs, limbs, bark, &c, although the
tide has as yet not made abnormslly
high
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Police Court.

CJustice n. b. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Washington Johnson, colored, arrest
ed by Officer Knight charged with gamb-
ling, forfeited his collateral by falling
TO appear. -,
Seven young colOred men, arrested by
Officers Knight, Bell aud Nicholson
charged with vagrancy, were fined ~. %
each.
James Martin, arrested by Special
Officer Mullin charged with vsgrsncy,
was dismissed nppn promise to leave
the city Immediately.
William SHELTON and William ParKer,
both coIored, charged with disorderly
conduct and fighting, had their case
continued.
Two colored boys, arrested 10y Oihcer
Knight for fighting in the street, were
dismissed, their parents promising 10
CORRECT them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

The second meeting of the State board
of education was held in Richmond yes.
terday. All the members OF the board
we're present. The first three hours Of
the session was taken up with the revi-
sion of the circular which will be sent
T. .chool superintendent throughout
the State. This circular is for the IN
struction of the superintendents in re-
gard to the management of the schools
A large amount of work was dole IN the
revision of this circular, number OF
small changes being made without
changing the general trend of the text.
After the work on the circular, the
question of electing school superinten-
dents for the county of Alexandria and
the city of Portsmouth arose. The cOun-
" came first There were two candi-
dates for the SUPPLEMENTARY OF Alex
andria county. both of whom had a
strong backiDg-Basil d. BOteler and
lanes T. Clements After long dis
cussion a vote Was taken and James H.
Clements was elected by a good ma
jority. ..
For the position in Portsmouth there were
also two candidates Leon Gold and >; T.
Ashton. A second vote WAS taken ana MI
Ashton won by large majority.
DIR Kent, Mr.. Glass and superintendent
Egg 'eston were appointed committee 10 Sc
lect hooks for the travelling Libraries for the
public schools. They have $50 net at theiI
disposal for the purchase of the books.
The boird de ided, if possible, TO have
seven summer institutes and will also con
,ipue the summer normal school at Char
lottesville. One-and probably two-sum,
mer institutes will also be held for the colored
h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, March 20.
SENATE.

HkNAlEs
The Senate today passed bill APP
propriating $50, 600 for three life saving
stations and the building of a telephone
line from the coast Of Washington be-
tween Gray's Harbor and Cape Flat
terry; also requiring white lights on lows
In navigable streams on the Great Lakes.
Mr.. Culbersou introduced resolution
passed by the Cattle Raisers Association
of Texas, petitioning tor the passage OF
the Hepburn railway rate bill IN SUD
stsntialIy its present form
The railway rate bill was taken up
and Mr.. Clay of Georgia, took the moor
to show there wss very little difference
between the Hepburn bill, which Mr..
Knox declared to be unconstitutional
and the measure which the Senator from
Pennsylvania introduced himself. Mr..
CLAW favored the incorporation IN the
measure of a judicial review provision.
HOUSE.
In the House today, an agreement was
reached to begin consideration OF the
pure food bill on Tuesday, April 10. AT
least two days of general debate are to
be bad on the measure.
The conference report on the bill re-
organizing the consular service was
sgreed 20.
The legislative, executive and judi
ciaI augmentation bill was then consid-
cred in committee of the whole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Accused Dismissed.

Harrie Zimmerman was cited by Con
stable A. J. Payne to appear before
Justice Triplett, of Fairfax county, yes
terdav to answer charge preferred oy
TAYLOR Blunt, who alleged that thinner
man was taking gravel from bank be-
longing to MIN situated on the road iead'
ing from Gum Spring to Mount Vernon
The accused proved by witnesses that th'
gravel was 81 ven him by I. r. Ayers
who owns gravel bank at the place.
Zimmerman Was dismissed and the costs
Gt the case assessed against Blunt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Sale of Water stock .

Mr.. 5. II. Lunt, auctioneeF, today
sold for Messrs. Burke & Herbert ninety
five shares of the stock of the AlexandrlS
Water Company. The first five shares
sold al 1925 per share, the next ten
shares for 1924 the next ten for Sl22 :
80 the next ten tor 1922 the next
ten at 1922 80, and the remaining %
shares at $l20 per share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Charge Dismissed,

Mayor Paif this morning heard the
complaint of Richard G. Burnett against
Officer William Mayhugh. Burnett had
alleged that the officer had scted disOr-
derly toward him. The latter, however,
charged Burnett with instigating the
trouble by throwing out inuendoes aud
in other ways conducting himself in an
offensive manner. The Mayor after hear.
ing the aceuser and the accused dismissed
the charges against the officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

II seems the only rational remedy for
Coughs and Colds would he to move the
bowels and cure the mucous membranes Of
the throat and lungs at the same time, Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey snd Tar does this II
is the Original Laxative Cough Syrup, the
best known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group
Whoopipg Cough, etc. Tastes good and harm,
less. Sold by W. F. Creighton q Co., ~
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Sudden Death.

Mr.. J. Edward MoGraw, son OF MIS-,
Esther A. and the late j. f. McGraw,
died suddenly at his home on King street,
near Washington, late yesterday even
ing. The deceased was in the yard OF
his residence when he was taken Ill and
expired almost Immediately. he was
as wears old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
ITO Cure "A FelOn."

saws Sam. Kendall, Of Phillipsburg, Kan,
''iust cover it over with Bucklen's Arnica
SsIye and the Salve will DO the rest" Quick
est cure for Burns, BOils, Sores, Sealds,
Wounds, Piles, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Chap
ped Hans, Sore Feet and Sore Eyes. Only
25c at f. i. Leadbeater d Sons drug store.
Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

Ifit is bilious attack take Chamber
lain Stomach and Liver Tablets aud a
quick cure is certain. For sale by
Gibson d Timberman and W. F. Creigh-
ton e Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Weather Probabilities.
Board of Education.

For this section rain tonight and Friday
fresh and variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at bag a. N. and sets
at 6:2z o, N. High water at lO:5S q, m. and
1924 d. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
Business Opportunity

For YOUNG MAN who can invest between
$500 and 5000 in lucrative business, which
will shortly open up In this section Of the
state Party must be able to devote his en-
tire time 10 the business and furnish guaran-
Nv bond. References given and required. Adj
dress, P. o. Box 240, Lyuchburg, Va.
marry fW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

EOR RENT.-LODGE ROOM, fourth door
7 Alexandria National Bnk bui ding. N.
E. Corner King aud Royal streets; few
vacant dates terms reasonable; heat, hght
and jsnitor service included 20 rent f9r
terms apply 10 JOHN D. N0RMOYLE. N.
y. Cor. King snd Royal Streets. maT2l 5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

SUN DRIED APPLES just resolved By
10 AILBURk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29
TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas bills for the quarter ending March
|. 1906, having been delivered. this is TO no.
tify ali customers that the usual discount will
be allowed on all bills paid on or before Az,
RIL |, 1906. After that date no discount will
be allowed aud deliuquentS will be required
20 make early settlement. By order OF the
Committee on Light. }. b. WALLER,
mar22 M Clerk IT Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

E HEADLRSS ROE HERRING. cleaned.
and packed on shore when caught; also Prices
Roe Herring for sale by ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

XxfANTED.-A competent colored man as
w WAITER Apply at
CHAS. II. ZIMMERMAN'S,
mario 81 Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-29

Tor RENT. TWO-STORY BRICK
L HOUSE No. 2l9 north Royal street APP
ply 10 JANET G. LEADBEATER, 329 north
WSosb;noton street. mar29 81
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. Blackburn M. Heckard, one of
the finest printers in Florida, Fri
day. He is at present with the Sun
Printing Company of Gainesville, but
has just purchased the outfit OF the
Belleyiew Newsletter, which was
such great factor in the last state
primary campaign, and will move it
to Alachua, in Alachua county, and
will begin the publication of an up
to-date newspaper. Alachua is one of
the growing towns of the interior and
will soon make itself felt in the COM
mercial world of Florida. 1t erected
last year eight brick stores and other
buildings and business enterprises in
proportion. Mr.. Heckard will put in a
complete job printing outfit besides.
We wish him all sorts of success.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
An Exciting Runaway.
rom Saturdays Daily:

From Saturdays Daily:
Last night about nine o'clock as
DR.. Eaton Lindner and Mr.. ]. e.
Howell were preparing to get into
the latter's vehicle the horse, very
spirited animal, became frightened
and dashed off before Mr.. Howell sue
ceeded in getting the reins. DR.. Lind
ner jumped out uninjured and Mr..
Howell was thrown out of the vehicle
but fortunately was only slightly in
jured. The animal ran rapidly up the
street, and when in front of Munroe
& Chambliss' bank struck one of the
iron pillars, capsized the buggy and
himself turned a summersault. Re-
gaining his feet, the frightened ami
NAL ran on down the sidewalk in the
direction of the Montezuma hotel, but
fortunately the guests were all on the
inside and not one was injured. The
vehicle was badly wrecked.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF
THE WRECK AT MARTIN

The wreck on the Atlantic Coast
Line near Martin station Friday
night was much more terrible than
was reported in these columns Satur-
day morning.
The grade near Martin is very
steep and frequently it is impossible
for heavy trains to make it with one
engine without assistance. On Friday
night the train was an unusually
heavy one, and a requisition was
made for another engine, and in going
up the grade one of the cars slipped
it's coupling pin and the train became
divided without the knowledge of the
engineer or conductor, and the rear
car collided with great force into the
front cars, crushing the caboose
an eggshell and also tore into the car
immediately in front of it, which hap
pened to be loaded with spirits, of
turpentine. Many of the barrels were
smashed, releasing the fluid, which
Immediately ignited, caused from the
headlight of the engine. In second
it was in flames and the conductor
and colored brakeman were hurled
into this seething cauldron and the
flames shot into the air a height of
twenty feet. or more.
Recent heavy rains had filled the
bitches along the side of the track
with water, and the burning fluid
covered the face of the water, illumi
mating the country for several hun
dred yards, or perhaps for more than
a mile.
Seven cars besides the caboose and
engine were entirely destroyed by the
devouring flames.
Conductor Cary Smoak. than whom
there was no more popular conductor
on the road, and the colored brake
man, were completely incinerated.
Saturday after the flames had sub
sided all that remained of these two
men were a few bones, which scarce
ly filled cigar box.
This was one of the most awful
tragedies that has ever occurred on
any railroad in this immediate sec
ton.
Conductor Smoak was a resident
of st. Petersburg and is survided by
wife and two children, who have
the sympathy of everyone in their
awful bereavement. The deceased was
a nephew of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Smoak,
of this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
GainesviIle's Handsome Treatment Of
OcaIa.
Special to the ocala Banner:

Special to the Ocala Banner:
Gainesville, Fla, June 20, 1906.
Today Immediately upon learning
that the senate had reduced appro-
priation for Ocala's building, Judge
Carter sent following telegram to
Florida's junior senator:
Gainesville, June 20, 1906: Senator
]. P. Taliaferro, Washington, D. c.
The People of Gainesville join me in
hoping that Ocala's public building
appropriation will be restored to orig
inal amount in conference, and ask
you to endeavor to accomplish it,"
(Signed) sgd. L. CARTER.
The people of Gainesville are
heartily in accord with Judge Carter
in his sentiment.
JESSE e. BURTZ.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Death of an EstlmabIe Woman.


Mrs. L. B. Martin a sister-in-law
of Mr.. John r. Martin, died Thursday
of consumption at her home in this
city. The deceased lived in Ocala
about fifteen years ago. but returned
to her home in Alabama. She lost
her health and came to Ocala about
a year ago with the hope that our
climate would restore her to health,
but the insidious disease had made
too great an inroad upon her consti-
tuition and she was confined to her
room most Of the time, and to her
bed continuously for the past four
months. She was forty-three years
old, and had been married twenty-four
years. Besides friends and other rel
atives, she leaves four sons to mourn
her death. She endured her sufferings
with heroic Christian fortitude, and
death came to her calmly. Her re-
mains were laid to rest in Edgewood
Cemetery, Rev. l.. w. Moore officiat-
ing, Friday afternoon. May the Good
Sepherd, who tempers the wind to
the shorn lamb, comfort the bereaved
ones in their affection.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
FATAL WRECK AT MARTIN.
Two Men Killed on Melon Train
Wrecking Crew and Physician
Went Up from ocaIa--Impos-
sihle To Obtain PartIc-
uiars.

From Saturdays Daily:
Information reached Ocala last
night at about ten o'clock that a
melon train on the Atlantic Coast
Line had been wrecked just south of
Martin and that Conductor Smoak
and colored brakeman were in
stantly killed.
One report stated that Engineer
Dave Haddock was killed and anoth-
er that Engineer Bromwell was killed.
but these reports were afterwards
contradicted. 1t was also reported that
several others were injured, but it
was absolutely impossible to learn
particulars. Railroad officials here, if
they knew the particulars, were reti-
cent.
A wrecking crew and medical help
went from this city a few minutes
after the news was received.
Engine No. Is, one of the new pas
senger engines, which was following
the melon train and assisting it over
the steep "~oAo "a Martin, was COM
pletely demolished.
At later hour a report reached us
that several freight cars were on fire
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Prints Only the News That's Fit To
Print.

The Ocala Banner does not feel that
it is called upon to print all the news.
1t tries to exercise a wise discretion
in the publication of local occurrences.
There is sone news that it feels that
the public morals will be bette sub
served by not being paraded before
the public and this class of news is
rigidly excluded from its columns 1t
is not censuring others for doing 50
nor setting itself up as a pres censor,
but is only giving its own views on
the subje.st. The 0cala Banner only
prints the news that in it's Judgment
it tL.nks is fit to print. 1t is n no
sense police gazette.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06
Another Sale.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Business seems to be as active in
the fruit and confectionery business
as in the turpentine business. This
paper noted in its columns Thurs
day the sale of Mr.. Leach's interest
to his partner, Mr.. Mallory Liddon.
Yesterday there was change in the
business of Messrs Hewitt & Bridges,
who run a fine confectionery estab-
lishment in the Merchants block, Mr.
Hewitt retiring. Mr.. Bridges, who is
quite a popular young man, will con-
tinue the business at the old stand
We have not heard what Mr.. Hewitt
intends doing.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-07-06

A meeting of the board of trade will
be held on Monday, July 9Th, at
p. m, at the council chamber, for the
purpose of considering a matter of vi
tai importance to the welfare of the
community. All whether
members of the board or not-are
earnestly requested to be present. so
that there may be full and free dis
cussion of the question that will be
brought up. T. T. MUNROE.
President