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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
KNIGHTS of Columbus

The National Council of the Knights
ofColumbus brough the weeks festivities
practically TO close at New Haven,
Conn, last night by choosing Norfolk,
Va, as the place for holding the next
convention. The delegates will meet
while the jamestown Exposition is on.
The ruling of the Insurance C5mmts-
sioner of Missouri refusing to permit the
order to do insurance business 10 that
State if Daniel Colwell, w. NJ. Geary,
NJ. O. O'Connor aud @. I. Driscoll, all
of New Haven aud the original incorpo
rators, were permitted to vote on insnr-
ance matters or life members was cODsid-
cred. The subject wss reported back to
the council, with the recommendation
that no change be made. The council
adopted the recommendation. II any
attempt is made to prevent the order
from doing an insurance business in Mis-
souri,, it is probable that the question will
20 to the courts.
10 view of the heavy surplus which the
order has on hand, it was thought sd-
yissble to make a change in the rate
system, and a level rate was recon-
meuded instead of the present step rate,
which went into effect few years ago
A committee OF three was appointed Il
take the subject up aud make report
later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
England and Russia.

Recent developments in diplomatic
circles lend credence to rumors that an
undertaking between Russia aud Great
Britain approaching an alliance 10 time
may be expected.
Evidences have been noted OF the
change in the attitude of Russia towards
Great Britain tor sometime. Suspicion,
which formerly characterized the Rus
sian position toward Great Britain,
seems to be waning, aud this is regard
ed as the forerunner of closer relations
between the two powers.
1t is this change in the Russian sttl-
tube. rather than anything which Great
Britain is doing, which LENDS color to
the reports OF closer relations between
the two powers.
The chasm between the two nations
which widened with the sinking OF the
British trawler by Russian men-ot-war Oh
the Dogger Banks seems to be narrow
ing at a rapid rate. With the close OF
the Rqsso-Japanese war many OF the
causes for uniriendlness between Great
Britain aud Russia disappeared, aud the
improved relations between them have
been the cause of much comment in dip
lomatic circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
LOCAL RItEVITIES

The roof of the residence of Mr.. Paul X
Evans. on south Henry street, was damaged
by the storm Of last Wednesday evening.
Several trees on the premises were blown
down.
The three.masted schooner Luther 7.
Gsrretson, Capt Haikell from hillsOoro,
Nova Scotia. with pla ter for the Bryant
Fertilizer Company, has arrived.
The electric railway wires at the inter
section of King and Royal streets fell last
night and this morning. They were replaced
in position as soon as possible.
A mass meeting will be held at Odd Eel
lows Hall, ON north Columbus street, TO
morrow night at which the claims OF working
men will be presented.
Mrs. Susan Dove, wife of Mr.. William
Dove, OF Fairfax county, died ye terday. hei
funeral took place this afternoon from
Sharon Chapel.
Tim. Madden and Thomas O'Brien who
we're charged with vagrancy and resisting an
officer we're arrested today by Officer Garvey
and locked up.
Two buoy tenders anchored of this city yes
terday. One left this morning for wash
ingtCn.
Lynnhayen Hard Crabs, Soft and Deyiled
Sea Food. Opera House Cafe.
Fried CLANS 30 cents a dozen. Oysters
fried. stewed or raw. Clam Soup DC, Nege
table Soup &c. G. II. Zimmerman Market
snace. feb 26tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Mr.. Spencer's Salary.

The monot0oy of the freight-rste cases
now pending before the State Corpora
ton Commission in Richmond, was
broken just before adjournment yester-
day when Mr.. H. B. Spencer, general
manager of the Southern Railway, was
asked the pertinent question, "how
much salary do you get =
This embarrassing question came from
A len Csperton Bra2ton, who is assist
ing the Attorney General as the repre-
sentative of the State, and followed a
long aud tiresome series OF questions re-
gardiug the expenses OF the system.
Mr.. Spencer led on by Mr.. Bra1ton's
officials inquisitiveCess, bad told about
the increase of expenses 10 nearly all
departments OF the road aud of The in'
creased cost of material. MIR. Brs1ton
next wanted TO know about the comPen
sation OF the general otiicers-a question
Mr.. Spencer could not answer, nor could
he even say what his predecessors had
received. Then Mr.. Brsxlon asked
about the salary.
Mr.. Thorn, counsel for the Southern,
was on his feet in a second snd was pro-
testing. He asked to argue the matter
further, aud the commission adjourned
without the CUES ion having been answer
ed Mr.. Brsxton, however, says he il
going to stick to his point, and every
body is anXious to know about young
Spencer's annual salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
The POrtner Will.

The will of the late Robert FORMER
was probsted in Washington yesterday;
Ia addition to the requests mentioned
in Yesterdays Gazette, Mr.. FORMER
directs that the household furniture IN
his home, No. 1104 Vermont avenue,
Washington, aud OF mis- country place
at Manassas shall belong to his WIDOW,
Mrs. Anna PortneT, during her life. Al
ter that il SHALL be held by the children
until the estate is settled. The executor
aud trustee, is authorized to pay snnui-
ties of S35 per month to Otto Portner,
500 a month to Felixine Wilkening,
and $50 month to Augusta Strang-
mann, of Rahden,; Prussia. The an
nutants are brother and sisters OF the
deceased. In addition to the monthly
allowance Felixine Widening Is TO re-
ceive $4,000 in cash. The income
from the remaining estate 1t to be Paiu
one. half to the children and to the wldo"
oue-haif during the term of the trust
created by the will. After the term
named has expired the estate Is 10 Dc
divided equally among the children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
The Curtin Murder Mystery

Interest in the Curtin murder mys-
tery. which Was again revived Wednes,
day evening by the arrest OF several
men and women who are believed to be
in possession of important information,
is growing every hour.
AS WAS stated in the Gazette, Ohcer
Knight returned from Baltimore yesler'
day with Ada Smith, 2S years old, who,
il is believed, can throw considerable
LIGHT on the murder. The authorities
ssv they have evidence to show that
CHrtin visited that night the home OF
Ada Smith. who left Alexandria as soon
as Curiin's body was found. The woman
was arrested in a house on Fayette
street near Front, in Baltimore, about
IOa m. She was taken before Justice
Grammar. of the Central Police station
and consented to return to this city
without requisitiOn proceedings.
George n. Proctor, well'Eno"n
nrinter of this city, was arrested late yes
terday afternoon by Policeman Donnelly,
of the first precinct, Washington, at the
corner of Twelfth street and Pennsyl-
wants avenue Washington and was turn
cd over to Officer Beach, OF tue po-
lice force Of this city, who brought him
to Alexandria. Proctor, it was alleged,
is acouainted with facts which wou'd
lead TO the solution of the mystery which
has baffied the police since early las
January. He was, however, released
early this morning by order OF Common
wealths Attorney Brent 1t was sale
that he did not correspond TO q mat
bearing the name of Proctor who was II
the north Lee street house on the nigh
Curtin disappeared.
Harry Meeks was also released iron
custody this morning, Cole refusing Il
swear to the warrant which had been Is
sued against him.
stephen Davis and the women VIII
were taken in custody last "Wednesday
together with Ada Smith, who was ar
rested in Baltimore yesterday, Will b
taken before the grand jury next Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Girls White Dresses,

We are showing a superb collection OF
White Dresses for girls and misses, suitable
for graduation and commencement wear,
confirmation, parties, dances ami all formal
occasions, and we call special attention to our
assortment Of medium and lower priced dress
es for general wear.
At $l.25 Each.
Girls White Lawn Dresses. long waist eff
feet, full skirts with deep hem; sizes, 8, g.
and 10.
At$l.5O Each.
Girls White Persisn Lawn Dresses, long
WASTED style, full Bishop sleeves; skirt plain,
with deep hem; sizes 4, s, 8, and 10.
At 81 60 Each.
Girls Persian Lawn Dresses, round yoke Of
embroidery, shOrt-walsted with tucked band;
skirt full, sizes 8, g. 10, and T.
At $1.s5 Each.
Girls White India Linen Dresses, made
with low neck aud short sleeves; pointed
bertha Of insertion and lace; skirt plain sizes
4 and s.
At $3.50 Each.
Girls Fine White Lawn Dresses, long
wasted, full sleeves and plain skirt, With
deep hem; sizes 8, 8, 10, and II.
Third floor g st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Shot by a Negro.

James Brown, a Waterman employed
in the railway freight yards, a short dis
lance west of this city, ordered an un-
known negro from the cOmpsny's prop
erty yesterday. The intruder became
menacing when the Waterman drew his
revolver to protect himself. The negro
snatched the weapon from his hand and
fred. The ball passed through Browns
hip, and he was removed to the office OF
Dr. S. b. Moore 10 this city for surgical
treatment. The negro took refuge in
the swamp at the head of Hunting
creek Late last night the swamp was
surrounded BY crowd OF men, deter
mined to effect the capture Of the fugi-
tive. Brown is said to be badly injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Property Restored.

A lady living on Peyton street, be-
tween Prince aud Duke, recently pur-
chased some furniture on the instalnent
plan from a house in another city. A
payment was due this morning, but
when the agent called on the lady she
was not prepared to meet her obligation.
The agent, ii is said, became abusive, so
much 80 that the mistress OF the house
started for the station house to procure
q warrant for his arrest In her absence
the agent entered the house and remoVtd
some of the furniture to another build
ing. Officer Garvey soon appeared and
sscertsined the whereabouts OF the
property and restored it to the lady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08

The regular monthly meeting of the
CITY school Board was held last night.
Captain Herbert Bryant presided, and
Messrs. Stabler, Yates, thompson, Ram
say Thomson, Bradshaw, Carne, Boothe,
Saith aad Carter we're present.
Mr.. Yates, chairman of the committee
an school houses and furniture, reported
that he had ordered some repairs to be
made upon Washington school building,
rendered necessary by the storm OF last
Wednesday evening. He also stated that
similar action had been taken at the
Seaton building, which had also suffered
from the storm Mr.. Yates recommend
ed that certain other repairs be made 10
the latter building He was requested
IN obtain eatimates for Il new fence around
the Washington school building on
Washington street, the board to deter
mine later whether to erect al iron or
wooden fence.
A communication was received from
Mrs. \. Y. Mcdaniel, principal OF Lee
school. rendering her resignation OF that
position. Mrs. Mcdaniel has been a
teacher in the Alexandra public schools
for 85 wears, and is compelled 10 re-
linquish her services by reason OF falling
health.
The resignation was accepted aud the
clerk directed to communicate to MRS.
Mcdaniel the fact that her services IN
the public schools of Alexandria tor over
a third of century are appreciated by
the School Board.
Mr.. Thomson, of the finance commit
tee. presented new bond given by Mr.
T. w. Robinson, City Treasurer, VITO
djsburses the school funds, which was
accented. The bond was for 81, 900.
DR.. Smith, of special committee ap-
pointed to apply to the City Council for
an additional appropriation TO the Puo'
lie school fund, reported progress.
Mr.. Stsbler, in the absence OF CITY
Superintendent KemPer, moved that the
studies in the public schools cease on
Friday. the 22d instant, aud the schools
be closed on the 25th and 10Th instant.
The motion was adopted.
The clerk was directed to procure the
usual medal and cards of honor for the
closing exercises, after which the board
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Didn't Prove "Trusty."

William jackson. an inmate OF Tue
CITY Jail, who was recently sent to That
institution for misdemeanor, aud VINO
had been regarded as "trusty, was
sent out by Warden Gambler this morn
ing to purchase some CLANS jackson
proceeded to King street aud entered
DYSON & Brothers bookstore. where he
purchased a 6Ve-cent novel. The pro-
prietor supposed his customer had iei'
the store when be heard noise proceed
ing from behind the counter and upon
making On investigation saw Jackson
attempting 10 open the money drawer
The would-be thief ran out OF the door
followed by Mr.. Dyson. Jackson ran
I'D King to Washington street aud start
ed north on that thOrOughfare. upon
reaching Queen street he ran east aud
was later caught by Mr.. Dyson aud
others who had joined in the chase
Jackson was locked up 10 the station
house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Federation of Labor.

The following State officers were elect
ed for the ensuing wear by the virginia
Federation of Labor in session 10 this
CITY Yesterday. President }. NJ. Ryall,
of Richmond; first vice president,
/ NJ. O'Conuor, of Norfolk; second
vice president, r. G. Meeks, OF Roa-
noke: third vice president, J. BClla-
dinst, OF Newport News; fourth vicePresl-
dent. Thomas Nolan. Of Portsmouth
fifth vice president, R. F. Pretiymsn'
of Alexandra; sikh vice president, NJ
l.. Lanthum, OF Fredericksburg; sec
retary-treasurer, R. @. Pace. of Rich
mond; sergesnt-at-arms, J. O. Rodk, OF
Roanoke; members of the legislative
committee. NJ. +. Fisher, w. h. Null
len. j. B. Fitzgerald, Phillip Metz, all
of Richmond; members of the commit
tee on appeals, J. 5. Res, l.. J. Jourdan,
w. II. Noel, A. L. Phillips aud W. T.
Kelly.
There was no public meeting OF the
federation at the Opera House last night
"a had been announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Remnants Of COlOred Wash
Goods.
L.ansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, d. @.
Mi. Bryan Endorsed.

Democrats of Indiana in convention
10 Indianapolis yesterday adopted
platform strongly indorsing w. J Bryan
for the presidency and selected state
ticket for all officers expect governor
and reporter OF the Supreme Court.
Benjamin f. Shively of South Bend,
former Congressman FROM the Thirteenth
Indiana district, was permanent chair
man. Mr.. Shigely said: The use OF
governmental power for private pur'
poses is the beginning OF what is today
called graft. Such use of government
tai power creates Distinct class 10 the
country with interests special and apart
from the interests common to their
fellow citizens. The bene6ciaries OF
governmental power uncOnsciously come
TO regard their own peculiar privileges as
of paramount public concern. They
come 10 couutebanCe and even support
other abuses aud mischiets 10 govern
menl so long as their own special sd
yantages are conserved, The result oil
this old system of farming out the pow
ers of government has been to bring iuto
the public confederacy of specia priv
lege that is today conlesting for snprem-
acv with the American people" Re-
ferring to w. j. Bryan, he said; "Ihal
which is today eulogiied and approved
as broard statemanship and eHli1 htehed
patriotism in Theodore Roosevelt was
only a few years ago denounced al
reactionary, revolutionary aud unpatrl'
otto in William Jennings Bryan. The
aflersight of the one is almost equaI
to the foresight of the other"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
TO THU OWNERS OF DOGS !
MAYORIs OFFICE.

MA1Ok'S Of ltEt !
Alexandria, Va, June 3, 1906.
All persons owning or intending to Keep
any animal of TIE Dog or Canine species
should come forward on or before
JUNE TWENTY-FIVE, 1906.
and take out license for the same from the
Auditor. After the 3Oth of June all persons
owning or harboring Dogs without the re-
oni red license are subject to a ine as the laws
on the subject require of 50 or -.
Complaint has been frequently made that
many persons fail TO take out their license,
and that others pay on one or two Dogs When
owning and harbOring more, or Who send sue y
Dogs sway during the summer months anu
hiring Them back 10 the fall.
Attention has been called to this evasion
of the law, and policemen wall report all Such
ca.es. and fines can be imposed upon those
who fail TO take out licenses after trial In tue
Police Court.
The police officers will be required to re-
mort ali violations OF this law,
f3~In order to avoid any mistakes pei,
sons who make application for licenses woelu
do we'll TO write their names ana mum
her of residence, street, etc, on caro- el
naper when making application Tor 'heli
/ licenses to the Auditor.
FRED. j. PAFF, Mayor,
The following is copy Of Section q OF 'n'
license law ION every dog, regardless Of
sex. one dollar aud fifty cent"
les I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Police Court.

Justice d. B. Cation presiding. J
The following csses were disposed OF
this morning:
Ada Smith, arrested by Officer Kright
in connection with The Investigation OF
the murder of George Curtin, was held.
George N. Proctor, arrested in connec,
ton With the same case, was dismissed
BY order of the Commonwealth Attor-
ney. an
Frank Williams, arrested by Officers
Bell and Garvey charged with assaulllng
w. J. Spence, had his case continued
William LLOYD arrested by Oilcer
Sherwood charged with using vulgar
and abusive language toward Viola
Bledsoe, was dismissed.
robert Posey, charged with breaking
WINDOW glass, was dismissed upon
promising to pay the damages he had
caused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LOtlPOD
10th. 11th,F & G Sts.N.W.
WASHINGTON. ID. @.
DRY GOODS.
Boys New
Wash Suits.

The goods are selected FROM newest dssign 9
and the best qualities Of materials and the
greatest possible care is given to cut and
making up of each garment.
Wash Suits, of grass linen and chambray;
Russian blouse style-light and dark blue,
brown and striped effects; sizes p to 8.
$1.6S each.
Wash Suits of striped ginghans, -galatea,
brown linen. white cambria and white duck;
Russian style; also style with sailor collar
and shield: sizes q to g.
$l.95 to 1896 each,
Wash Suits, of me cerized bingham, gala
tea and chsmb,ay, in gray. blue and white;
Russian style; sizes p to 6.
1896 each.
Wash Suits Of white pique; Russian blouse
style; many deliberately trimmed with fine
insertion; sailor collar styles also shown sizes
q to 6.
1915 to S. 50 each.
"Acme" Military Suits, made of genuine
army Khaki cloth aud finished with brass
buttons; two-piece style-blcuse and trousers;
sizes q to IL.
$500 each.
Special attention is called to our line Of
Bows X. & E." BOuses, Of madras and
gingham, in white and neat figured effects
with aud without collars; sizes TO 10.
SOC, zoe. 81 and $40 each.
Third aoor-Tenth ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
COURT OF APPEALS.

The summer term of the Court OF APP
peaIs opened at Wythesille on Tuesday.
The first case on the docket, Eureka
Climb ys. Commonwealth, was submitted
on briefs.
Dublin VS.. Commonwealth, argued and
submitted.
Anderson aud Moore vs.. Common
wealth, submitted on briefs.
Commonwealth VS.. Pocahontas Coal
and Coke Company, a most important
case involving the taxation OF mineral
lands. was continued TO the next term.
Fields vs.. Fields, from the Twenty
third circuit, was passed to be called al
the foot OF the docket.
Norfolk aud Western Railway Com
PAW VS.. Sutherland, submitted on briels'
Wednesday Mort, guardian ct ais
". Jones, argued and submitted.
Judge Caldwell granted writ Of error
and supersedeas in the case OF Lucy
Howard ell. ais. VS.. V. LsDdsberg s
committee, from the corporation court
of the city of Newport News. The COZ
trogersy ia this case is over a lot OF land
10 Newport News conveyed to j. Lands
berg BY the Old Dominion. Land Com
pany in 1884.
Thursday Norfolk & Western Rail-
way Co. VS.. Stegall. Argued aud sub
mitted.
Fulkerson ys. City OF Bristol. Argued
and submitted,
Surface VS. City Of Bristol. Motion to
dismiss
Virginia Iron, Coal & Coke Co. vs.
Simon. Continued.
Southern Railway Company vs.. For
gey & Richardson. Argued and sub
mitted.
Virginia Iron, Coal & Coke Go. Us.
Cash's Administrator. Argued aud con-
tinued until today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
RasehalI

The Alexandria Athletic Club will
nlay the strong Arion Athletic Club, of
Washington, on the old fair grounds to-
morrow evening at 3 O'Clock. The
Arions are composed Of the best depart
mental league players. The Alexsndris
Team has been greatly strengthened and
= good game is expected. The Alexan-
dris team goes 10 Fort Myer sunday
evening for game with the team OF that
place and viii go to Leesburg next Sat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Claim Referred

The United States Senate committee
on claims by a resolution adopted yes
terday referred to the United States
Court of Claims for fnsl settlement the
claim of Mr.. George A. Rowland, OF
this city. Mr.. Nowlsnd has himself
represented this interest both before the
courts aud the COMMITTEES of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Quick Work.

From one hatch of the schooner Tslu-
met nov at the wharf OF the Alexan-
dris Fertilizer and Chemical Company,
there was discharged yesterday 500 tons
of phosphate rock. 1t is said that this
is the most rapid work OF dischsrglng a
cargo on record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
The Gather.

The temperature yesterday and during
the early part of last night was snIIry
and many people were on the streets Id
consequence, seeking cool places. About
ten o. clock the wind, which had changed
to the northeast, grew strong and more
refreshing. The heavens became cloudy
and c,,oler weather followed. The tenn
perature today has been mild aud The
weather threatening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
New Cure for EpilepsY.

JB. Waterman, of WATERFOWL, o., Rural
free delivery, writes. my daughter, afflicted
for years with epilepsy, was cured by Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. She has not bad an
attack for over two years" Best body
cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth.
25c at +. 8. Lesdbpater d Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
JOHN D. NORMOYLH
Room 3. Alexandra Natl Bank BIds.'
N. E. Cor. King and Royal Streets,
Bell Phones 224. Capital City Phone l24
OFFICE OF THE OUARTFRMAsTER

OFFICE OF THE. QUARTERbdMlAss,I ~ n
proposals, in triplcate, will be received at THIS
Office until II a. N. Friday, June 29th' 1906
and then publicly opened, for making general
repairs to the Post Hospital, consisting OF
electric wiring of the main building, 44COG-
ca. f.. more or less Of thing plumbing
plumbing material and supplies, glass par
titions and doors, wall lockers, closets
shelving, etc Blank forms aud instructions
for making proposals and further informa'
ton will be furnished intending bidders upon
application. Proposals should be marked.
"Repairs to Hospital" and addressed to
Captain B. B. HYER, 18th Cavalry
QuaTtermaster.
ieS,9,11 IL, 10, IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Rye, zoe full quart, Ssc
pint; Overholt, bottled in bond, and Paul
Jones Pure Rye, 9cc full quart Port, sherry,
Catawba and Claret, 25c a quart All the
leading brands of fine wines and liquors for
family trade. Phone IS or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
my3n Cameron ard Royal Streets.