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ments In other cities, and the manner in which the members of the department are elected and the length of time they serve.
 one Of the policemen said last night that if the people of Birmingham really desired to see the police force out of politics and to see the efficiency of the force increased, that opportunity presented itself now. He stated that if the policemen are elected for life they will be under no obligations to any politician or any one else and that they can be entirely free to attend to their duties and not be worried about the annual election.
 According to the system used now, the policemen are elected yearly and fre- duently there is much doubt as to who will be reelected. The policemen claim that this system is injurious to the dis cipline and efficiency of the force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
WATTS IS NAMED
 BY JUDGE JONES
SUCCEEDS GEN. FRED s. FERGU- SON AS UNITED STATES COM MiSSIONER-THEN NEW OFFICIAL
 QUALITIES AND TAKES CHARGE.

R. B. Watts, an attorney at law, was yesterday morning appointed United States commissioner in Birmingham. He succeeds Gen. Fred S. Ferguson, who rendered his resignation several weeks ago.
 Mir. Watts qualified for his new office yesterday afternoon, the oath being ad- ministered by Clerk Allison of the Fed eral court. He immediately took charge of his new office.
 Commissioner Watts was formerly a justice of the peace.
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Application Approved.

Washington. May l6-tSpecial)-Tbe ap- plication of Michael Cody. J. C. fHaas. Fred S. Ball, I. Well, M S. Greil, s. Gassonhemer and others to organize the Exchange National Bank of Montgomery Alabam. with s3o 900 capital. was approv- ed by the comptroller of the currency
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SOLICITOR HEFLlN.

This looks like a one-sided per- formance." said Solicitor Heflin. q had the right under the law to act as I did. The grand jury is holding a special session now to in- vestigate the killing. I could not see any good cause for a hasty prelimi- nary trial. The only good the de- fense can hope to get out of it, too. is to have the evidence published in the daily papers. The defendant will remain in the county jail until the grand jury completes it's inves- tigation."
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FUNERAL NUIlCt.

The friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Webb are invited to attend the funeral of their little son, Jokn M. Webb. Jr.. from their residence. 22l2 Fifth avenue, Thursday at ?. m. Interment Elmwood cemetery.
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Memorial Association Meeting.

The May A. Cahalan Memorial associa- tion will hold an important meeting this afternoon at 3:3o o'clock in the rooms of the Commercial club.
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Local Weather Data.
RAILROAD WORLD

c. A. Cowles, general agent of. the Norfolk and Western railroad in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 B. NJ. Flippen, assistant freight traf- fic manager of the Missouri Pacific, was in Birmingham yesterday to establish the office of commercial agent here. J. D. Sadler, who was formerly located in Bir mingham, has been appointed to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
THE WEATHER

Washington. May 16.--F oreeast for Ala bama: Fair Thursday and Friday fresh southeast to south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17

place of commercial agent and assumed the position yesterday. He accompanied MT. Flppen to Birmingham. Rooms have been secured in the First National bank building.
 Mir. Sadler Is well known in Birmingham and is very popular among the railroad men.
 w. c. McMillan, travelling passenger agent of the Big Four route, with head quarters In Atlanta, spent yesterday In Birmingham.
 John Word. southeastern passenger agent of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas. with headquarters in Atlanta, spent yes terday in Birmingham.
 ]. B. Paine, commercial agent of the Texas and Pacific, with headquarters in Louisville, spent yesterday in Birming ham.
 Warren l.. Rohr western passenger agent of the Norfolk and Western rail road, with headquarters in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yesterday
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Get the saving habit This bank is here to help you save-and thus help you to help us to keep the com
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Office hours from g q. m. 10 s ?. m.
 every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
The New Railroad Yard.

Considerable progress has been made
in the past few months on the railroad
freight yard in the neighborhood OF st.
Elmo. short distance north OF Alex
audria. and it is understood that by the
middle of April the railroad company
will take complete possession and estat-
lish this as freight terminal. Twenty
five of the forty-two miles of track
which will connect with the main through
line crossing the new railway bridge
into Washington city have been
laid. and large force OF men Is al
work baIlasting and finally straighten
ING the lines. The tracks have been
laid ON what ia known as the gravity
system inorder that through trains may
be made up without the use OF yard
locomotives, or their use to very Inn
tied extent. The foundation has been
completed, and steel girders are being
laid for freight transfer house, which
will be over coo feet in length, aud
bricklayers are at work on four large
machine and repair shops. Machinery
has been placed in the pump house or
the banks of the Potomac river and II
the electric light power house near the
roundhouse. Poles have been erected and
telegraph, telephone and electric ligh'
wires have been carried to every part O.
tie ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
The r. 2. & P. r. R.

President Leake, of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg aud. Potomac Railroad,
left Richmond yesterday, over the road
for tour of inspection. With hlm are
his assistant, Mr. Duke, and Traffic
Manager Taylor
The road will begin next weels'to i'm
prove the freight yard at Milford, where
there are a number of manufacturing
establishments. 1t is one of the largest
shipping points on the road.
MIR. Duke said that the statement that
the new double track road between
Richmond and Washington would cut
off ten miles was incorrect.
"rhe new line will be less than two
miles shorter than the old one, and
know nothing of making any reduction
in the fare between Richmond and
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
The Potomac.

A dispatch from Williamsport, Md,
saws that fear of second rise in the
Potomac river, which has been flooded
since Wednesday, was caused by addi-
tional rains yesterday, aud though the
water has slightly receded, 1t is not
thought that the danger is over. The
river continued rising until late We'd
nesday night and yesterday morning had
reached its highest, the water being
within few feet of overlooking the tow
path OF the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
below town. Increased alarm is felt now
that The rain is falling and another rise
may food The canal. The river has been
ont of banks at WilliamspOrt, hoodlng
out half of the lowland between the
canal and river. At POwells Bend, mile
below town. it il reported that there is
sill quantity of snow in the noun
tains, and its melting will increase the
danger of another aud probably more
serious freshet. A lot of cut timber and
trees have been swept away by the HOOD
along the river but no property, so far
as known, has been damaged. The pub
JIG road along the ConOcoheague creek
at Williamsptrt is under water, owing to
the rise in the stream.
There was a current in the river this
morning at this place, and tw'g9, chips,
limb, of trees, &c, have borne along on
the bosom of the stream. There was a
nf.t i'd iii, u,orDinO
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1. o. II. Nj.

Osceola Tribe, No. /. |. 0. K. NJ,
assembled in regular meeting at theli
wigwam on Columbus street last night
aud after disposing Of customary routine
b.. ..r 50, under the leadship OF their
Sachem. John Abendschein, took the
trail followed by more than hfty chiefs
braves and warriors for Mr.. +. Schwab'
dining rooms. Advance scouts having
given notice of the friendly night attack,
The proprietor was fully prepared for the
invasion and the tribe found themselves
Hospitality welcomed by member OF
their order to quarters studded with
decorations, the more noticeable OF which
were the American flag and other pstrio-
tic embems. The most attractive fea-
tGre. however, of the occasion was the
temptingly prepared table laden with
deliciously prepared oysters. Sacnem
Abeudschein, surrounded by his station
officers. presided and the festive board
soon became a social session for enjoy
ment By all present Chief OF Records
Chas. Ndgel made short talk on the
origin of the order, its ienets and bene-
fits. Past Sacbem Harry McLearan
made many pleasing remarks, while
thanking the Tribe for the honor con-
tered in choosing him as its representa-
tive at the Grand Council to be held May
next at Portsmouth. Social repartee
and iollity was the order of the evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Personal.

The condition of Mr. Henry Strauss,
who had rece lily been seriously III, has,
his many friends will be g al to learn,
D. finally imprOv' d.
Mr.. William E. Allen, who has been
sick for the past FIVE weeks, is slowing
improving. ~
Councilman J. Y. Williams, who has
been quite Ill for the past several weeks
il able 10 be odt again.
Rev. Thomas Semmes, OF Richmond
delivered most eloquent and interest
ing address at Christ Church last night
MIR. J. L. Clements, who on Wednes'
day was elected superintendent OF schools
of Alexandria county, will qualify be-
fore the clerk Of the court of that county
tomorrow and at once enter upon the
discharge OF his duties. He viii cal
meetings of the county and dislrlc'
boards an1 enter energetically INTO 'nt
school work Of the colnty.
Mr.. George E. Markell is confined 'o
his home with rheumatism.
Miss Leugert, of Philadelphia; is visit
ing Miss Anita Robbins, Oh south Oh
Assph street. ~.
Mrs. Robert While, of Canal Dover
O is visiting her daughter Mrs. Urban
S. Lambert, on Duke street.
Mrs. Lewis Monroe was taken sudden
ly in at her home on south Lee street,
Yesterday, but is thought to be better
todav
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Congressional.

Messrs. Clay and Carmack made the
principal speeches on the rate bill in the
Senate yesterday. The discussion was
enlivened by a colloquy between Messrs.
Aldrich and DoIliver over the former at
tributing to the latter interpretations Of
certain clauses OF the pending bill which
Mr.. Dolliver denied he bad made. Mr..
Hale again criticised the increase in the
army medical corps, and he and Mr..
Warren had passage at arms over the
respective merits OF the army and navy
The Senate adjourned till Monday.
Much Roadway was made in the House
in the consideration of the Legislative
bill. 1t is expected that the measure
will be concluded today. The conference
report on the bill to reorganize the con
sular service was agreed TO.
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&C yd.
L.ansburgh s Bro,
400 TO 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Tour of Inspection.

President William Josiah Leake, OF
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac aud MISREPRESENTATION Rail-
ways, made an official inspection trip
over his roads yesterday, from Rich
mond to Washington and return, leaving
in his private car at 1910 O'Clock in the
afternoon, passing through Alexandra
twenty minutes later, and reaching
Richmond last evening st 7:l5 o'clock.
In the party were Assistant to the Presi-
dent w. i. Duke, General Traffic Man
ager Warren P. TAYLOR, Mr.. Alexander
Hamilton, vice-president of the Allan
tic Coast Line, and Messrs. Hill Carter
and Frank G.. Christian
The run of ZIG miles to Washington
was made in three hours over the new
double rack, except thirteen miles be-
tween Quaniico and Alexandria, where
the work has not yet been completed,
and the cid track is sill being used.
When in May or June the entire work
has been completed. except one mile al
Freestone, the distance between Rich
mend and Washington will be cut down
TO ia miles and the regular schedule
will be two hours and forty minutes.
There is in contemplation, when the
new work is finished to and through
Washington, to run a train from Rich.
mond to New York, leaving Richmond
at IL o'clock at night and reaching
Washington in time TO connect with the
fast Chesapeake and Ohio train from the
Hot Springs, uniting with it aud reach
ing New York between z and O'CLOCK
in the morning.
Returning the train will leave New
York between II o'clock and midnight
and will reach Richmond about Z O'CLOCK
the following morning, the same train
carrying the Chesapeake and Ohio Ito
Springs coaches to Washington, thus &C
commodaliug both Richmond and Ho
Springs travel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Shoe and Dress Sale.

Messrs p. Pullman & Co., northeast
corner of Duke and Alfred streets, adj
vertise a sale of shoes and children'S
dresses at material reductions on former
prices. They have large and varied
stock aud all in want will do we'll to
take advantage of the inducements Of
fered. The firm is compelled tn reduce
their stock of such articles during the
next thirty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
P.PULAAN &C.,,
lCoMMUNIcATED.
The Police Force.

desire to suggest in regard to our
policemen would it not to be better to
get rid of such, as Mr.. Leadbeater
says. that neglect their duty, rather than
bunch the entire lot aud reduce the
sllary, thereby placing the faithful with
the unfaithful and by cutting down their
salary, doing very unjust act. There
are some good aud tried meE on the list.
remember Of one who was evidently
too energetic some few years ago to
please those in authority, and is in the
ranks because of his conscientious execu-
ton of his duty. So what constitutes
duty seems to differ in different mind.
can see how they can manage to live
on leas, unless by miracle they can eat
and digest sbavings. Alexandrians should
have some pride in their native home,
and show it by nphpldlng the right by
being Just. am no Alexan irian by
birth, but do feel an interest in it.
THINKER.
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Sudden Death.

A huckstor named Hoseman, living
near Vienna, Fairfax county, lett his
home in bis wagon for Washington yes
terday morning. After disPosing OF his
produce he started on his return and
when passing through West End, Falls
Church. took a colored man in the wagon
with him. The two conversed for some
time and when they reached hoae MI
Hoseman failed to respond to questions
aud the colored man started to hit hin
from the wagon when, to his amszement'
he found that Mr.. Hoseman was DEAD
Heart disease was the cause. Mr.. hose
man had not been in good health ior
some time. Several years ago he los'
one of his legs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
.The Village Fool. /"

Plenty Of laughter is promised those
who see "The Village Fool" at the
Ooera House on Monday, April 2. The
play is a rural comedy drama. which has
met with great success since its produc-
ton last spring, and is one OF the higher
class of domestic comedies. Mr.. Frank
Owens, who created the character o
sold Ninny Noggius, The Village Foor
will appear in his original character
and much is promised by the manager
4. Q Scammon, in the way OF an elab
crate scenic invesiiture and most com
plete and capable company. Pure, clear
refined comedy is always welcome, an'
with AN unusually strong and telling
story much can safely be expected b!
and assured to those who attend the en-
fertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Boys New
Spring Clothing

We are now showing our complete line OF
Boys and Youths New Spring Clothing
Also novelties i'm suits for little tots,
Also handsome line Of Wash suits, IN the
very latest effects and materials.
Special attention is called to the following
items
A lot of Blue Serge Suits, in single and
double breasted styles; sizes IS to 20, or ~ to
SO inch chest measure.
Special prices, $500 and sl6.5O each.
Our Nv. 81" Special $500 Suit for Boys,
of Atwood blue serge and fancy mixtures;
jackets are lined with serge, silk sewed, bot
toms faced; pants are lined and have double
seats and knees; sizes TO l6.
Special value. $500 each.
New Wash Suits for the little fellows in
Russian and sailor blouse styles, made OF the
finest domestic and imported AbficsS sizes 8
to II.
$i.6S to $500 each.
| New Norfolk Suits for Boys, in the favored
woke style, also plain jacket With belt. We
are showing beautiful line in all.wool Eng
Iish worsteds and mixed effects, and the ever
popular blue serges and unfinished worsteds
Sc, $3.50, $3.50, $40 and $3.50 each.
Sailor Blouse Suits, in neat grays and
fancy mixtures; also navy blue serges, In
Guiding the eyer-pOpular Peter Thompson
styleJ sizes 3 to ~ years.
Prices, s. to 50 80 each.
| Th:.l Noor- Touth u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
ATHLETIC Shorts.

The second annual contest OF the atn-
letic association OF the Episcopal high
School will be held in the new gymna-
stun. ON The high-schOol grounds, near
this city, tomorrow evening, co@men'
cling at s o'clock. The contest VIII al
tract A large audience. The committee
OF arrangements is d. b. Williams, cap
tain r.. w. Wood, w. @ GallaheT, Z.
w. Shields, aud J. G.. Essley, and the
officers of the association are II. 4. Bate
man, president; b. NJ. Fontaine, mana
ger Of the the track and gymnasium de-
partment, and d. q. Williams, captain
of the gymnasium team.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
The New Steel Plant.

Messrs. Carter & CLARK, the contrac-
tors for the building of the wharf
for tae new Steel plant, which viii
it is stated. locate big steel-msking
plant at Giesboro Point, short distance
north of Alexandria, will start work on
the construction of the wharf early the
coming week and will push it rapidly
toward completion The new pier is TO
be located about quarter OF mile
above the old fertilizer factory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
JEWELRY.
BARGAINS IN
Gents Silver Watches

In order to reduce our stock of Gents Silver
Watches we offer the following:
Solid Silver Hunting, engraved case. lifted
with Jewel New York Standard movement;
at s. co. rsguor price, $50.
Solit Silver Hunting engine framed case,
fitted with jewel Egln movement, at $3.50,
regular price. $500.
Solid silver Hunting, engraved cise, lifted
with Jewel Elgin movement, at IS %. regu-
lar price, $500
Solid Silver Hunting, engine turned case,
fitted with jewel Elgin movement, at SSOO,
regular price, $500.
Solid Silver Hurting, engraved case, heavy,
fitted with II jewel, patent regulator, Illinois
Watch Co. movement. at $1,000, regular price,
sl4.00.
Solid Silver HuatiDg Case, engine turned,
heavy, fitted with II jewel. patent regulator,
Illinois Watch Co. movement, at $500, regu
lar price, $40 co.
These are all new watches and fully guar
anteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Fatal Accident to AIexandrian.

Mr.. Joseph Breen, son Of the late
james Breen, OF this city, was the VIC
tim of fatal accident at Dayton, Ohio,
Yesterday. He had been superintendent
of the Peoples Traction Railroad at that
place, end while in the discharge OF his
duties fell from bridge into creek
His body had not been recovered at last
accounts. The deceased leaves a widow
formerly Miss Mollie Connolly and nine
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Annther Shoe Factory

Ii is understood that the Alexandria
Shoe Manufacturing Company will soon
be reorgmized by Alexandrians and that
OPERATIONS will be commenced at an
early date on quite an extensive scale.
1t is said that practical men, well in'
formed as 20 the manufacture Of shoes,
will be employed aud those most in
terested say they have no doubt OF thu
success of the enterprise. The capital
il is understood, is 10 be entirely from
Alexandrians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Police Court.

IJusiice II. B. Cation presiding
rhe following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
A white man, who was charged with
obstructiug a street, WAS fined 81. 90.
VIM. Parker and Howard SHELTON,
both colored, charged with disorderly
conduct and fighting, were fined - 5O
each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Augustus Dean has purchased
the tugboat James Jackson, jr., which
he will use for towing purposes on the
river.
The funeral of the late j. f. McGraw,
took place from his home, this evening.
Rev. P. P. Phillips, conducting the
services.
A rock fish, weighing 60 pounds, was
caught in the river near Whitewater on
Wednesday and was sent to Fredericks-
burg for sale.
The Alexandria police have been ask
ed to look for cOlored man, who broke
into a house near Franconia last evening
and stole three watches, two pistols,
some clothes and two hats. The prop
erty belonged to the Italians at work on
the railroad near Franconia.
Foundation is being prepared for an ad IL
/ ton to the power house OF the washington
and Mt. Vernon electric road at four-iniie
run. aud new machinery has been received
and willbe put in place TO FURNISH eiec'r''
power to Luna Park.
Mr.. ]. A. Marshall has purchased from
the heirs Of the late William Gregory
tract of land IN lover Prince William county
containing about COO acres, for $4,000.
William Gibson, colored, diel at his home
on north st. Asaph street lat night The
deceased was about 40 years old.
| Mrs. p. Fisher. a machnist in the South
ern Railway shops in this city. was slightly
injured while at work last light.
Light rains have fallen today.
Fried CLANS 30 cents a dozen. Oyster
fried stewed or raw. Clam Soup &c, Vege
i table Soup Sc. c. H. Zimmerman, Msrke
Snace feb26tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Al |. Inspection

The Alexandria Light Infantry, Com
pany G., Seventeen Virginia Volunteer
Infantry, will be inspected tonight by
Major James Chenyworth, Nineteenth
United States Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
ITO Cure a Felon.'

saws Sam. Kendall, Of Phillipsburg, Kan,
i'iust cover il over with Bucklen's Arn.eeaa
Sslys and the Salye will do the rest" Quick
est cure for Burns, Boils, Sores, Scslds,
Wounds, Piles, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Chap
ned Hans, Sore Feet and Sore Eyes. Only
25c at f. :. Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30

For this section rain tonight with rising
temperature. Saturday clearing and warmer
variable winds. becoming fresh southwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30

The illustrated lecture by Mrs: Amy =.
Weech last night before the boys OF the W. y
r II NIGHT school was interesting through
out and She was listened to with close aiten'
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30

II seems the only rational remedy for
couehs and Colds would be t. move the
boweIs and cure the mucous membranes OF
the throat and lungs at the same time, Ken.
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar does this. 1t
is the Original Laxative Cough Syrup. the
hest nown remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group
Whooping Cough, etc. Tastes good and harm
less. Sold by'W. F. Creighton q Co., ~
Kfnu Il raef
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
Local Matters.
Can and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Tlsun rises tomorrow at 6:47 a. N. and sets
n 6.23 D, N. High water at 11:44 a, m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-30
aCans Resi- Tomatoes, 25c.

cans Cora, 25c; cans Peas, 25c; cans
Bartlett Pears, 25c; cans Wagner Baked
Beans. 25c: s cans Stringless Beans, 25c;
cans Sweet Potatoes, 25c; 2 cans Table
Peaches, DC cakes Hoe Cake Soap, Csc.
W.. WOOLLS 4 son.
feb2 = Royal and Wolfe streets.