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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03

At the monthly meeting of the City
School Board held last night there were
present: Captain Herbert Bryant, chair
man. and Messrs. Thompson, Stsbler,
Yates. Ramsay, Thomson, Bradshaw,
Carne, Bottle, Carter and the Superin-
tendent
Mr.. Yates reported that no work OF
consequence had been done on the school
buildings during the past month; q
small leak in the roof of Washington
building had been repaired.
Ga the petition of Cornelius Grimm,
ilnitor of Washington building, for an
increase in pay,
Mr.. A. II. Thomson, of the finance
committee, report that 'he present con-
dition of the school finances would not
allow any increases at this time. de
read report of the receipts and expen-
SEES IS furnished by the City Treasurer
which showed that there would probs-
bly be deficit Of over $500 In the
school moneys at the end of the year.
Mr.. S,ab!er stated that at the last
meeting the committee on school exhib-
its had been directed to secure cases for
the exhibit; the Camden Company had
promised to ship these cases Immediately
but they had not been received; the COM
mlttee however, had since heard from
Mr.. Jenkins that the building at James
town. in which the school exhibits are
to be placed, had not yet been completed.
The Superintendent reported that dur
Jog the past month one teacher had lost
five DAYS but that her school had been
kept open by the substitute; one male
teacher had lost two DAYS and his school
had been closed and that another teacher
had lost one day and her school had
been closed. He stated that be was now
conducting the annual examination o!
teachers and had to have an assistant
and asked for az appropriation OF ~ TO
pay such assistant. The appropriation
was made.
Mr. Yates offered resolution request
ing Council to appropriate $500 to pay
for making sewer connections at Wash
ington building, which was referred 10
the finance committee.
Mr.. Yates also offered resolution
looking to the erection of new school
building for girls and presented pstl-
lin nnmerously signed by citizens in
favor of such building. This matter was
also referred to the finance committee.
The chairman introduced Mr.. j. ID.
Dspus who stated that he intended es-
tabIishing in this city a school for pen
mansbip, bookkeeping &C., and wished
TO introduce his system in the pub
lie schools. The matter was referred to
the committee on studies add discipline.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Deaths and Funerals.

Mr.. Samuel P. Clinkscales died at his
home, No. 7O8 north Patrick street, last
night. The deceased leaves a widow
and several eli dren. =. ,
Estelle, infant daughter of Mr.. Alfred
and Mrs. Lulu Sorrell, died at her
parents home on north Fairfax street
this morning.
The funeral of The late William Muir
ply took place this afternoon from Mr..
b. Whestley's undertaking parlors on
King street. Tue services we're conduct
I'd by Rev. Father Kelly.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah E. Jasper,
widow of J. W. Jasper, whose death oc
Cured In Washington Wednesday night,
was brought here this afternoon and
inferred in Ivy Hill Cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. DIR.
Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Demand Increase Pay.

The owners and the managers OF the
steamboats, plying the Potomac river
were notified yesterday morning that
after May Is The engineers and their as
sistauts would demand substantial in
crease, amocnting to about % per cent.
10 their wages. Tho lines involved are
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company, the Potomac Navi.
CATION Company, the Mount Vernon and
MashaIl Hall Steam boat Company and a
number OF small cOHcerIs owning tug
boats. For frst.class river and bay
steamers the chief engineer is to receive
1925 per month; assistant engineer, $50
per month; second assistant engineer,
SIS per month. This class includes
steamers like the jamestown. For first
class river steamers the engineer is to re-
ceiye 500 per month aud the assistant
engineer $50. This class is to include
steamboats, like the Manchester and the
Harry Randall. For second class river
steamers the chief engineer is to receive
500 per month aud the assistant $40 per
month when running regularly beyond
Sandy Point. For ferry steamers the
chief engineer is to receive 800 and the
assistant engineer $75 per month. For
harbor towboats the chief engineer is TO
receive $75 aud the assistant engineer
$50.
Should the demands Of the men be re-
fused, strike, 1t is said, will follow.
The managers OF the steamboats,
claim thatin the present condition I"
the river and bay business an increase
ofsalaries such as that demanded by the
Marine Engineers' Association was mol
possible, especially as compliance VIII
The demands of the engineers would
surely result in similar demand for In
crease of salary for the masters and pllOe
employed on the steamboat lines. Il
grant the demands of the engineers, II
is said, would increase the operating ex
renses of the companies several Thousand
dollars q year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Death of Major Smoot.

Msior James r. Smoot, died at his
home, Battle Park" near MitchelPs,
Culpeper county, at an early hour this
morning. The deceased was IS years
old. He leaves a widow and three chill
dren. Msjor Smoot was a brother OF
Mrs. @. o. Smoot Of this city, and OF
the late David l.. and ThomsS Smoot,
and at one time lived in Alexandria,
whore he was engaged in business. he
was for over third OF century a cor
respondent of the Gazette in Culpeper
county. The deceased was justly esteem
ed BY all who knew him. During the
war be served 10 the Confederate army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Operations al the Broomilaw brick
yards will be resumed tomorrow after
the winter suspension.
On and after Saturday next the ferry
steamer Lackawanns will stop at Gels
boro on every trip between this city and
Washington.
A gasoline stove exploded In a resi-.
dence on Columbus street, between
Prince and Duke. this morning. For
,unately DO one was injured.
The Christ Church Sunday school
choir and the Chapter of Praise are re-
auested to meet Mrs. O'Brien Id the
church tonight (FIiday) at eight O'CLOCK
Hard. Soft and Devile Crabs. Jumbo
Frogs at Opera House Cafe; also Oysters AID
Little Neck CLANS. ~
Mr.. Frederick Schwab will continue tc
serve oysters in any style at his restaurant OF
| Royal street, adjoining the City Hotel
Orsters fried. stewed or raw. Fried clans
Dining rcnm open on Sunday during oystei
season. Clan Soup three times week. =
II. Zimmerman. Market Space. feb @St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Affairs at FishtOWn.

There we're no herripgS at Fishtown
this morning aud operations were almost
at complete standstill. A few country
wagons we're being loaded with ofal, and
this was the only work in progress.
Dealers said they were ready to pay 70
a thousand for herring in order to Gil i'm
mediate orders. Reports fron lower
shores are not encouraging. A haul was
made at Whitewater last night, and it is
said that a wheelbarrow would have
held all the fish that we're landed. The
operators of the Gums have "cut out"
The river, however, is said to be alive
with herring, bat they keep in schools
and follow The channel,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03

XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the
Y Corporation Court OF the City Of Alexsn.
dris, on the 30th day of April, 1907.
City Council of Alexandria which sues, etc.
VS.. j. Southgate Yeaton and Julia Z, Yeat-
al, his wife, In Chancery.
Memo. The object OF this suit Is 10 subject
the following property In the city Of AleIan-
dria, Virginia, viz: Beginning at point on
the west side OF Fairfax street IA feet south OF
south line Of Franklin street and running
thence south along the line Of Fairfax street
l6 feet 10 inches; thence west parallel with
Franklin street LOO feet TO an LEY feet 5
inches wide; thence north parallel with
Fairfax street Is feet 10 ickhes and thensseas,
parallel with Franklin street 100 feet to the
place Of beginning. the same being lot No.
II on Plat b attached 10 decres recorded in
deed took No. 40, page 567, Clerk Office Of
the Corporation Court Of said city, TO the
payment Of the lien Of the City Council oil
Alexandria thereon for taxes and ell other
liens.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, J. Southgate Yea
TIN and Julia r. Yeaton, his wife, are non.
residents Of this State II is Ordered, That said
defendants appear here within fifteen days
after due publication Of this order, and do
what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit. and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted 10 the Alexandra
Gazette, newspaper published in the City
of Alexandria, once a week for four sue
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door o.
the Court House Of this city.
A eopy-TESTR.
n NEWELL s. GREENAwAY. Clerk,
Samuel P. Fisher.p.d. my3 v4w-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
wholesale Prices of Produce.
the Clerks Office Of the
v Coynoration Court Of the City Of AleKan-

xyIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Y CORPORATION Court Of the City Of Alexan-
dria. on the 29lh day Of April. 1907.
CITY Council of Alexandria, which sues, etc.
Va John G. Cooke and - Cooke, his
wife. William II. Cooke. and = Cooke,
his wife. and John Marshall Baker and
Mary E. Baker, his wife, In Chancery;.
Memo. The object Of this suit Is to subject
the following properly IN The Ci'y Of AieAan-
dria, Virginia, viz: Beginning at tne inter
section of the sou b side # franklin street
with the west side Of Fairfax street and run
ming thence south slong the line OF Fairfax
street IA feet: thence plcsllel with Franklin
street 100 feet to an alley feet 5 inches wide;
thence north li feet TO the line Of Franklin
street and thence east along the line OF
franklin street 100 feet to the place OF begin.
ning, the same being lot No. IS on Plat Is"
attached 10 a decree recorded in deed book
No. As, p 60 fG7, Clerks Once oil the torPo-
ration G curt of the city OF Alexandra. TO the
payment of the lien OF the City Councli oil
Alexandria thereon for taxes and all other
liens. 80.
In appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, John G. Cooke
and - Cooke, his wife, William IL Cooke
and - Cooke, his wife, and John Mar
shall Baker and Mary f. BaFer. his wife,
are pon.residents of thia State /: Ii is Ordered,
That said defendants appear here within
fifteen days after due publication of this
order. and do what Is necessary TO protect
their interests in thia auit, aid that copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted In III Alex
andris Gazette, newspanSsif published in the
city Of AlazssiIuria, once week for four sue.
eessive weeks, and posted at the front door OF
the Court House Of this city.
a Copy-TEsfR
NEWELL s. 0REENAWAY. Clerk.
Samuel Z. Fisher. p. q. my3 w4w-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Attacked by q Negro.

A young woman living on south Alfred
street while walking at the southwest
corner of Prince aud Alfred streets,
shortly after s o'clock Wednesday night,
was sccosted by negro. who seized her
by the arm. The young woman succeed
ed in extricstiug herself from her assail-
ant and fed. There is q vacant lot
where the negro intercepted the young
woman end the locality is dark and
lonely at night. Some time ago, it will
be remembered, young woman was at
tackled by negro at the same place.
Fortunately she had pistol In her pos
session and defended herself against the
bFnt0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Case Dismissed.

A resident of Queen street was cited
to appear before the Police Court this
morning to answer the charge of harbor-
Jog a vicious dog. A colored man al
legged that the defendants dog bit him
while be was passing along the street.
The owner gss dismissed upon guarsn-
teeing to keep the animal on his own
premises in future. This was the only
case before the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Baseball.

The Alexandria Athletic Club will
play the Ross Council, J. o. U. A. NJ,
at Colross tomorrow evening at 4;SO
o'clock. The line up; will be Benset' g,
Penn, Gray, scriysner, Conway, Pei.
ton, Snowdeu. Lyles and Lucas. A good
game is promised all who attend. Thi;
will be the first game this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Festival.

The Junior Auxiliary Of ST. Psul's
Church will hold an ice cream festival
in the Parish Hall, corner Pitt and
Duke streets, tomorrow afternoon (5at-
nrdsy) from until O'Clock. for the
benefit of their missionary work. All
friends int crested in this work are invited
to come ard buy their ice cream, cake
and car amels,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Brakeman Injured.

W. n. Miller, brakeman employed
In the Potomac freight yards north of
this city, was seriously injured while
coupling cars in the yards yesterday
evening. He was taken to the Alexsn'
dris Hospital where DR.. William NJ,
Smith amputated his left hand and 3
finger Of his right hand. Miller is ~
years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Lecture at the Seminary.

DR.. James Orr, the distinguished
author of ''The Problem Of the Old Tes-
lament" who is lecturing In this country
and creating such wide interest, will
dsliyer lecture on 1.-THE Virgin
Birth of our Lord at the Theological
Seminary, Monday next (the 6tbl at
o'clock p. IN. The PUBLIC is cordially
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Dance Last Night.

The dance given last mig ht at McBur-
ney's Hail by the Fanchon Pleasure
Club of this city was an enjoyable affair.
The music was good and the attendance
was large. Many of the participants
were from Washington, Baltimore, Rhila'
delphia and New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03

Piles get quick and certain relief from DR..
Shoop's Magic Ointment. Please note II 10
made alone for Piles, and Its acton Is posi-
tive and certain. Itching, psiaful, protrud-
ing or blind piles disappear, Ike magic pg
its use. Large nickel'caRped glssss cn a,S "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Appendicitis

Is due in large measure to abuse Of the
bowels, By employing drastic purgstives. To
avoid all danger, use DR.. Kings New Lifs
Pills, the safe, gentle eleansers aud invigora'
ness, malaria and jsundise, at F.. .. Lead
heater d Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Local Matters.
Sum and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at Abs q. 10. and sets
at $3.50 p. M. Bigh water at 12:Sl a. M ana
1 o'clock o. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Relief from Rheumatic Pains.

81 suffered with erhumatism for over
two yesrs," says Mr. ROLAND Curry, a
patrolman, of Key West, Fla. "5ome,,
times it settled in my knees and famed
me 80 | could hardly walk, at other
times it would be in my feet and baud'
10 ] vas incapacitated TOR duty. One
night when l was in severe pain and
lame from it my wife went to the drug
store here and came back with bottle
of Chamberlain's Pain Palm. | wal
rubbed with it and found the pain had
nearly gone during the night. ! kept
on using it for a little more than two
weeks and found that it drove the rheu'
matism away. have not had any
trouble from that disease for over three
months" For sale by W. +. Creighton
and Gibson and Timbermsn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Weather Probabilities.
School Board.

For this section partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday; light winds. mostly easteriy'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
LEGAL NOTICES.


XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Ohice Of the
Y CORPORATION Court of the City Of Alexan-
dria. on the goth day Of April, 1907.
Civ Council Of Alexandra which sues etc.
va. Andrew Ellicott and -- Ellicott, hla
wife, In Chancery,
Memo, The object Of this suit Is to subject
the following property, in the city of Alexan'
dria, Virginia, viz: Beginning at point on
the west side Of Fairfax street 80 feet 10 inch
es south OF the south line Of Franklin street
and running thence south along the line
Fairfax street 80 feet; thence west parallel
with Franklin street los feet ipcheS; shence
north parallel with Fairfax street Is feet 4
inches: thence east parallel with Franklin
street 8 feet s inches thence north parallel
with Fairfax street 80 feet inches and thence
east parallel with Franklin street 100 feet 10
the place Of beginning, the sane being lots
No. Is, No. 10 and No. 20 on Plat b attached
tn decree recorded in deed book No. 10, page
567, Clerks Office Of the Corporation Court
of said city. to the payment Of the lien Of the
CITY Council of Alexandria thereon for taIe'
and all other liens.
It appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, Andrew Ellicott
and - Ellicott, his wife, are nonresident
Of this State 1t is Ordered, That said defen
dants appear hear within fifteen days ate
due publication Of this order, and do what u
necessary 10 protect their Interests in thi
snit. and a copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, q newtps
per published in the city Of Alexandria, ono
a week for four successive weeks, al,
posted at the front door Of the Court House 0
this city. A copy-TRsTE
TEVELLS GREENAWAY, Clerk,
Samuel Z, Fisher, .. q, my3 w4V.f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Removal Bargains.

1000 yards l2Ic White Lawn, 40 inches
wide. Removal price. yard............
20 pieces liued finish Cannon Clolh,
loo quality. Removal pric', yard.
10 pieces blue, grey and okhlood Dress
Ginghams; regular Zoe quality. Re.
mOyal price. yard................... ......
% pieces cotton Toweling, regular DC
quality. Removal price. yard. ,.....
81 dozen Best Linen Window Shades,
all colors; SO inches wide; complete
with fixture and one shade pull with
each shade. Removal price, each .....
Remnants of Floor Oilcl0th
Below Cost.
Remnants Of Floor Oilcloth, u yards
wide; Acc quality. Removal price.
yaru."a,".,... ..........s .,..... .,.,.......
Remnants of Floor OilclOth, 1. yarls
wide; 50c quality. Removal pyice,
yard........... ..."....... ...,,............
Remnants Of Floor 0ilclott, 2 yards
wide; 75c quality. Removal price,
................
30 dozen Children's loo Knit Under
bodies; all sizes. Removal price,
tu.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Virginia ReaItyTit|e Corporation

ABSTRACTS, CERTIFICATES AND INSURANCE
OF TITLE fur nisFed to Real Estate in Alexan-
dria City and County and State of Virginia.
Home Office alexandria County Courthouse Rosslyn Vir
ggnia Bell Phone Sc Rosslyn.
Washington Office Room $685. Columbian Building 4l6 Fifth
street NJ w. Bell Phone Main 3l57
Alexandra City Office III north Fairfax street BelPhone l5S
pprspENr..DAVID J. HOWELL. Civil Engineer.
VICE pResIDENT..E HILTON JACKSON, Attorney at Law
sEcPETARY..R. c. L. MONCURE, Attorney at law.
TREASURER. RUcKER Clerk of Court Alexandria County.
nix2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03

s0c q. P. TEA and l5c freshly roasted COZ
FEE are exceptionally good for prices Ct
J. G. kILBURh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
BOYS WASH SUITS.

This seasons samples, secured from the
maker at low price. Asplendid assortment
in plain white and colors. in all the desirable
materials and styles. Sizes p TO years.
$2.35 each. Values, 81 rs to $500.
So IS each. Values, 500 to $50.
Third Aoor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03

LARGE BLACK MEATY PRUNES,
POUNDS FOR csc;
Oyster Butter, 35c h.; Potatoes, SOC bu,
4 cans Sugar Corn, 25c; cans Tomatoes, &c
2 lbs. Tomatoes, 25c.
WIN. P. WOOLLS d SON.
Royal and VOL "a streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
Girls and Misses New
COATS AND JACKETS.
Girls New Wash Dresses.

we arg showing Ye'' s'' .,rehenslye and
Ah uuusua''y active assortment of Girls
"A~" dresses, in neat, pretty effects.
Just received lot Of Girls Checked Cham
bray Jumper Dresses, in assorted sly les and
patterns; sizes IA. l6 and Is.
Special price, $500 each.
We also announce the receipt Of another lot
of those Percale aud Chsmbray Dresses,
in sizes to ~ years.
Special price. si.45 each.
Also splendid collection Of Wash Dresses
10 the heavier fAbri's, such az percales. Cling
hams, Chambrays, Linens. etc.
$1.sO. 1925. 1925 and 1915 each.
Third foor-Q st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-03
DRY GOODS
Another Big
Removal Sale.
DRY GOODS

Beginning Saturday morning, May 4th, We
start another big removal sale, cutting prices
lower and lower in order to reduce our I'M
mense stock before moving to our new build
ing, corner King and Pitt streets.
Remnants of Japanese
Mating Below Cost.
We will close out all short lengths OF Jap
anese Mating at great sacrifice in order 10
clear out every piece.
Remnants OF zoe Japanese Mating re-
duced to, yard................. 800. ...... lie
Remnants OF lSc Japanese Mating re-
duced to, yard ....................... ..... l2e
r smnants of Ice Japants Mating r.
duced to, yard.".....".....". lie
Long Silk Gloves Reduced.
Is dozen Long Silk Gloves, black end
white, sixteen button length; regu-
lsr price $3.50. Removal Price........ Sl.l5
Remnants of China Mating
Reduced Below Cost.
Remnants of l5e China Mating re-
duced to, yard. ........... ........ lee
Remnants of zoe China Mating re-
duced to, yard. ............................ l4c
Remnants of 25c China Mating reduc-
ell TO. lie
Remnants Of SEC China Mating reduc-
ed 10. YARD ..................s.s.. a-p-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-26
"7his is My S3rd Birthday"
Lord Kelvin.

William Thomson. Lord Kelvin, who Is regarded as the greatest living sci enlist in Great Britain today, was born in Glasgow, June 26, 1924. He received his early training from his father, who had raised himself from an humble po- sition to professor of mathematics at Glasgow University. William after ward studied at St. Peters College, Cambridge, where he won the highest mathematical honors At 22 years of age he became professor at Glasgow University and for over half a century he remained a professor of natural his tory at that institution. Among Lord Kelvin's great works may be men toned his invention of the siphon re- corder for ocean telegraphy; his fath- ering of the ocean cablei his practical application of the time limitsl within which geologists and biologists should confine their evolutionary, application. which limited the age or the earth to a million years, a period of time formerly regarded as a second In the geological day; his invention of the mirror gall vanometer and his navigational sound ing machine and depth recorder.