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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
THIRTY NEW BUILDINGS.

Plans are nov being prepared bY
Milton Dana Morrlll and o car It..
Vogt, architects, for thirty new hou' g.
to be constructed on the block bounded
by Pey ton, Prince and Commerce street,
ia the western section Of the city. Inc
buildings will be- of the detached double
house type; each will comprise six rooms
and bath. The fronts will be oct back
from the street to give grass plats and
porches. The housewife be very artist
ic in appearance; shingles, stained soft
green, being largely used upon the ex'
terror, Inc trimmings will be OF cream
white while all interior wood work will be
stained q rich brown. The block will
have at each corner buildings for stores
with apartments over same
1t is the inten ton 10 let the contract
for the entire block within the next
two weeks and to push the construction,
finishing the buildings ready for occn-
pancy early 10 the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

W. Fl. Jones, through Attorneys
Henry E Davis ard Leo P. Harlow,
Yesterday filed suit in the Supreme Court
of the District OF Columbia against the
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington
Railway Co., for $25, 600 damages. The
declaration alleges that while putting
on the brake on top of freight car in
the railroad yards at Bayview, Nd, the
brake staff broke, throwing the plaintiff
to the ground, several cars passing over
him before he was extricated from his
position. Asa result of the accident,
the declaration alleges that the plaintiff
sustained a compound fracture OF the
# forearm, a compound fracture Of
three toes of the right foot, necessitsting
smputation, and a fracture OF one rib.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
POLICE COURT.

TJustice II. B. Ca,on presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
A white man, charged with being
drunk on the street, was sent to Jail for
80 days.
John Shanks, charged with vsgrancy
was dismissed.
Wellington Morrisett, charged with
a similar ofeDse, VAS sent TO Jail for
20 days.
Robert Mason, colored, charged with
breaking a jar containing chewing gum,
wss turned over to his mother for cor
rectiOn.
Joseph Russell, charged with stealing
q bundle of whips from car, was dis
missed on that charge, but fined 50 for
trCspass.
A white boy, charged with fighting
had his case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
SUGGEST sMOKEsTACK5 WITH
HINGES.

The advsiabiIity Of taxi 8 action TO
prevent the "draws" 10 The railroad
bridge crossing the Potomac river from
being opened for the convenience oil
every tug passing up and down the river,
has been brought to the attention OF the
Commissioners Ct the District OF COlum-
bia 10 letter from Robert N. Harper,
president OF the American National
Bank. Mr.. Harper suggests that the
tugs plying between Georgetown aud that
portion of the river below the railroad
bridge shall be compelled to havesmoke-
stacks working upon hinges, or 10 some
other manner, 80 Inst they may be low
erei to 40 angle enabling them to p 50
under the bridge without the necessity
of the draw being opened. This method.
prevails in London as we'll as in cities IT
this country. The delay caused by the
necessity of opening the draw Tor tugs
towing sand sc0ws is source OF chronic
complain: to many Alexsndrians who
are employed in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
SENT BACK TO LAII-

An item in this column few days ago
referred to two mechanics (old ofenders)
who are capable of earning from four 10
fiye dollars day, but who toll about
long enough to realize sufficient money
b take a prolonged spree. They we're
bought before the Police Court and
@sntenced to 80 days on the chain gang,
3dt we're later released upon promising
TO procure work and lead another life.
Yesterday one of the pair was arrested
on the same chronic charge and upon
being made to face the Police Courl ~
was sent back to jsil for 80 days. III
companion was picked up yesterday
while drunk, and this morning he wa
sent to his old quarters. Both are sub
iect to the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
"rHE SHOPLIFTER."

The attraction at the Opera Houte
next Thursday night will be 'Tbe Shop
LITTER" an English melodrama direct
from London after two years run. The
play will be beautifully staged, carload
of scenery being carried for that purpose
During fine drama the latest song hits
will be introduced by 3 number Of French
and English singers and a number Of
clever dances will be introduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
PERSONAL

Mrs Charles B. Eidy, of Plfipfield,
N. j., is Visiting her psfents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. w. Burke.
Mis-, Hauu, Lunt sn1 Niss Annie
Smi b, who spout the mouth OF Sepfem-
Der 1t Berkeley Springs, have returned
10 their homes in this city.
Miss L,uise Armstrong is visiting
relatives IN Abberville, s. @.
Mr.. Msphis, educational examiner OF
this district, and DR.. Payne, OF the UNI
versity of Virginia, we're in the city for
short time today.
Mr.. NJ. B. Perry, now Of Norfolk, is
10 the city on a short visit.
Miss Hannah Henderson, who has
been under treatment at the Alexsndris
Hospital for typhoid fever, returned to
her home yesterday much improved In
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Zimmerman
are in Richmond attending the Episco-
pal Convention. On Saturday they Will
be the guests of friends at Williamsburg
when the King Edward Bible is present.
ed to the Old Bruton Church.
w. s. Andrews, formerly superintend-
ant of the Southern Railway in Alexan-
dris, and Greensboro, N. c., has been
appointed general superintendent OF
transportation of the Cincinnati, New
Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway
Company, with headquarters at Gin
cinnati.
Mr.. O. I. Warner, secretary to Bishop
Sstterlee, left Richmond yesterday TO
matriculate at the Theological Seminary,
near Alexandra, where he will study
for the priesthood of the church. Mr..
Warner has resigned his position as Sec
rotary to the bishop.
Capt. and Mrs. w. @. Bfuin have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to relatives
in Strasburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Clark, of Fort
Hunt, have as their guest the formers
mother, Mrs. H. q. CLARK, and two SIS
ters, Mrs. Vance Forbes and Miss Z.
Dew Clark, of Wilson, N. @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
CHARGED WITH VAGRANOY.

John SLanks and Wellington Morris
EFT who said they were itinersnt umbrel'
Iar-menders, we're arrested yesterday by
Officers Bell and Lyles for ysgrsncy and
dipsomania. They were arraigned in the
Police Court this morning, when 1t was
shown that the frst-nsmed VAS a new
conner. who said be WIS on his way to
Crewe Va, and promised, ifrelessed, to
make bis way to tina. place. He was
allowed to leave, but his companion wss
sent to jail, subject to the chain gang,
as /. was shown that he had been loafing
about the city during the past four OF
five weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
OHAS. WEISS RELEASED.

Charles Weiss, who has been held in
Washington for several days in con-
Eection with the assault on John w.
Mullen, who was shot while walking in
the woods near "Dsad Man's Hollow"
in the vicinity of ROsslyn, Alexandra
county, Sunday afternoon, was released
shortly after midnight last night, be
having fully established his abb.
Crandal Mackey, Commonwealth At
torney for Alexandria county, who ap-
proved of his action, is now preparing
to begin all investigation into the move
ments of Jacob Weiss, father of the
girl who was with young Mullen when
he was shot.
Mr.. Mackey is quoted as saying: ~
have witnesses who say they saw jacob
Weiss returning to his home from the
direction of Dead Mans Holl ow' after
the shooting occurred, and | myself saw
him 90 TO the Iesr Of his home before
the affair. | have also found that q
, revolver, The property of Emile Weiss,
was kept in the house, and the owner
SAYS it is not now in its accustomed
place"
Ia a letter poslmarked Philadelphia
and which is Published in Washington
paper this morning, the writer, who
signed himself "W. p" declares he wal
guilty of shooting Mullen. 81 had itir
for John" says the writer, "and L set
tied accounts with him. That is why
he saws he does not know whether 1t wa
white or black man. He knows 1t wai
a white man, and so does his companion
I fixed my man, aud he Knows who II
wac, as we'll as | do, and so does the
woman"
Mullen continues to improve. He sal
up most Of yesterday. The bullets vii
be extracted from his face and body
Monday.
Jacob Weiss and his daughter Amelia
.upou whom the assault is alleged TO hsv'
been committed, were taken in CUSTODY
today and placed 10 the county JsiI. In
arres.s we're made at the instance o
Commonwealth Attorney Msckey, an'
it is said an examination of the case VIII
be made this evening.
Mullen has requested that Ameli'
Weiss be brought to see him this after
noon and that they be left alone. ID
says be is sure that if he has talk will
her he can induce her to tell the trutl
of the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
SCHOOL BOARD.

At the monthly meeting of the CITY
School Board held last night there were
present Capt. Herbert Bryant, chslrman,
snd Sfessrs. Thompson, Stabler, Vat 5,
Ramsey, Thomson, Bradshaw, Boothe,
Garter and SmoOf.
Mr.. Yates again reported that The
$500 appropriated for repairs to build
ings had teen exhausted, put there WIS
still some minor work to be done 10 order
II make safe and preserve he property.
He asked authority TO have such work
done. Tue committee on schOolho uses
aud furniture we're authorized TO have
Ghe absolutely necessary work done.
Several bills for repairs and supplies
were ordered to be paid.
The Clerk stated that the Superln-
tendeat was quite sick at home but had
requested him to report that the schools
were all open and running smoothly apd
also TO ask The board to consider the
n after of an increase of pay Of four
teachers who are EMIT to an increase.
Action on the matter YVES deferred,
Mr.. Carter asked that permits be
prsned to the children OF a nonresident
who, however, conducted business in the
city.
After The bylaws on the subject had
been read and sfier debate on the mat
ter Mr.. Yates gave notice that at the
mex. meeting he would offer resolution
In amend the bylaws on that sub ect.
The matter of changing the hours OF
the opening and closing of the afternoon
sessions of the schools came up on sug-
ges,ioD that the colOred schools be open
ed aud closed earlier so that the white
aud cOlOred schools would not close at
the same time. This it was said would
en1 the disOrde which frequently oo-
CURED where the white ard cOlored boys
met on the streets on their way to and
from school.
,iMr. Yates, favored change in the
kours of the white schools and after some
Hebste the matter was referred TO the
committee on studies and discipline.
The clerk reported that the bid for
suoplyiug the schools with fuel bad been
opsned 10 the presence Of The chairman
and that OF the thee bids submitted
those Of Mr.. T. j. FsnDon 'Or coal ard
of Mr.. Dew. AitchesOn for wood were
the west and the Clerk was directed TO
award The CONTRACTS to Msssrs. FannOn
and AitchesoD, respectively.
Mr.. Yates said that So the teachers
were paid their full salaries for the mOnth
OF September they were supposed to Of
ganize lhfir schools during the week in
which permits were issued and have
them ready for study at the first Of the
succeeding week; in several instances,
however, there has been much confusion
at the opening; wrong book lists hal
be4n Viven children and that after some
had purchased books, changes to other
books had to be made; this he sai', hsd
caused much complaint. He thrught
that before getting so excited about get
tiog more pay they might take the
trouble TO properly regulate their schools
and suggested that the matter be re-
ferred to a committee for investigation.
In the absence of the Superintendent no
action was taken and the board ad-
Sournad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
WILL BUILD NEW STEAMERS.

The directors OF the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company, at a
meeting held Wednesday, unanimously
decided that the company should build
two larger steamers than those now In
service. These steamers are to be the
finest and most modern steamboats, shoat,
and will ply on the route betwt an Wash
ington, Alexandria and Norfolk. Mr..
John Callahan, second vice president OF
the company, made statement to the
board setting forth the insdtquacy of the
present steamers as to freight and pas
senger capacity, showing the large In
crease in both since the organization OF
the company, II years ago, and pro-
posing that two new steamers be built
not less than 800 feet in length, and
with a beam of As feet on the water line
and SO feet on deck, to be fitted with
every modern device known in steam
boat construction. His recommends
tons we're unanimously adopted and he
was directed to make plans and call for
bids without delay. The steamers Wash
fngton and Norfolk will be sold, but
the company will retain the Newport
News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
INJURED BY A FLY WHEEL.

Mr.. Joseph Reeves, engineer at th'
power house at the Potomac railroad
wards, was seriously injured a day o.
two ago by being thrown violently to the
floor By fly wheel. Mr.. Reeves was
endeavoring to stop the engine on lh'
quarter IS it was about 10 come to halt
on the centre, aud had taken hold of The
wheel while it was revolving. The IT,
iured man was taken to his home where
he secured medical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
THE TWO-OENT RATE.

According TO statements made in
Virginia newspapers, certain persons
whose business or inclinatious take them
from Virginia to Washington are saving
money by purchasing tickets to this city
aud then taking the electric cars to
Washington. This is done to take adj
vantage or the two-cent rate now in ope-
ration in this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
nYSTER SLIPPER.

Oriental Court, Junior Order OF
Mechanics, gave az oyster supper lss'
Wednesday night at Mr.. Q. ID. Immer-
mans dining rooms in Market alley
The supper had been prepared IN Mr..
Zimmermsn's best style, and all present
had an ENJOYABLE time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
A Criminal Attack

on an inofensive citizen is frequently made
in thatapparently useless little tube called lnt
appendix" It's generally the result oil pro
tracted constipation, following liver torpor'
DIR. Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver,
prevent Appendicitis, and establish regular
habits Of the bowels. 25c at all drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
WHIPPED BY HIS MOTHER.

Special Officer Mason last night ar
rested a colored boy named Robert
Mason for breaking a jar contsinir 6
chewing gum in drug store in the
northwestern section of the city while ne
was secretly endeavoring to extract
some of the contents. He was brought
before the Police Court this morning
when Justice Cation turned him over to
his mother for correction. After the
adjournment of the court the boy was
tb1sshed at the station house by bis
narent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
Special price. $500 each

A good collection of new effects in Girls
and Miss 8 sepsrste Skirts, Of plain sergeI
and choice assortment Of fancy mixtures IN
checks and stripes.
$50 and 800 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

Trial Catarrh treStments are being mailed
out free, on request, by DR.. Shoop, Racioe,
Wis. These tests are proving to the people
without penny cost-ths great value OF this
scientific prescription Known to druggists
everywhere as DR.. Shops Catarrh REMEDY.
Sold nv r. y. GAadheatar A SeuG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

Very pretty 2-piece School Dresses. of all;
wool panama, In brown and blue, trimmed
with fancy braids and contrasting cloths;
skirt is full box-plsited style; sizes IA, Is,
Special price, $500 each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

New Blue Cheviot Tsilor.made Box JACKIE
Suits, semi-6tting, with satin-lined jack
and full plated skirt; all sizes.
$500 and $500 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

George X. Bender will have at his stand in
the m rket tomorrow lot Of Fancy New
York Caulihower, Chcumbers, Celery, Let
tuce and other vegetables; also fine Peaches,
Grapes and Preserving Pears. Bell phone
1866. 1t
The Opera House was again crowded last
night with enthusiastic lovers Of motion pic
turns. The programme was exceptionally
good. Miss Gertrude Reamer's singing oil
GOOD Old U. s. A." was greatly appreciated.
Received today two barrels Of Select An
napolis Hard Crabs at Optri Hou.e Cafe.
40 cents per dozen.
Meal tickets-Fifteen meals for $50. Coed
any time. Cafe Broughton 709-7ll King
street. pO lw
Oysters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clam
Hard shell crabs. ClaIa Soup three times q
week. stews Of all kinds. G. II. thinner
man, Market Space. feb 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

XxTANTED.-To rent a d W Ell LING
w HOUSE, in good location; willing TO
pay &c d rent. Address X. Y. L., Gazette
Office. oct2 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
LOCAL RREVITIES.

Rain began to fall at an early hour
this morning, and the weather today has
been rainy and cooler.
1t is said that more mschinists have
been furloughed at the Southern Rail-
way shops in this city.
4 marrisge license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Halle B. Rit-
ter and Ida Nj. Moore, both Of Ma
nassas.
Several Indians, who we're supposed
to be on their way 10 the Jamestown
Exposition, passed through this city on
foot yesterday.
Fitzgerald Council, Knights Of Co.
lumbus, will hold a meeting tonight Ia
make final arrangements for the exer'
cises next Sunday in St. Mary's Hall,
when the exemplifcation Of the first,
second and third degrees Of the order
will be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

New Box Jscket suita, Of novelty mixtures
semitight-ftting effect; plain, plated, and
trimmed skirts; good assortment of attrac-
tive patterns: all sizes.
$25, $50, and $50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at beg q: m. ana seUs
at 500 m. High water at GIL g. M anu
6.27 ID. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

For this section clearing this afternoon,
fir and colder tonight and Saturday; fresh
westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
Youths Clothing.
Third Aoor-Tenth street.
Girls New School
Clothing.

A splendid collection Of All.wool Paid
Dresses. trimmed with braid and fancy but
tons; full plated skirts; sizes TO IL years.
Special price. $50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
LOST.

I OST.-rhursdsy afternoon on w, A.
- and Mt. V. car going to Washington, q
brown leather PURSE, containing four oae
dollar bills aud some change. Finder will
please rstura TO IF" this Office, and receive
reward. IT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

xXIANTED.-AT ONCE an all round
w PAINTER. Apply 10 r. N. Nc.
BRYDE, l410 A street southeast, Washing
ton ID. G. octZ 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
FOR RENT

Ask your barber for tonic rub with
NfCKIfN'S HAIR TONIC. Manu- actuTed
nv E, 8, LEADBEATER d SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

We are showing a splendid collection Of
medium-weight Fall Goats for school wear.
They are in fancy stripes and checks, and
,arously trimmed with contrasting cloths
aud fancy braids; sizes to 16 years.
5000 and $3.50 each.
Third hoor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
WANTED.

XXTANrED.-A COOK and a WAITER
w Apply at c. II. ZGMMERMAN's
CAFE. Market Space. oct2 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04

Delightful suburban
home in West End, No.
1714 Duke Street, a two
Story frame dwelling con-
tanning s rooms and bath.
Fine large yard and excel
lent outbuildings. Price,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
Woodward { LOthrOp,
10th, llth, E b @ Sta. n. W.
WASHING TON. d. c
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale

Cory six-room Frame
Dwelling No. 4o5 Wilkes
Street, containing 6 looms
and bath. In fine condi-
ton and a good renter
at $40 per month. Price, $95o.OO
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-19
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to- cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con.
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube is inham'
ed you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when It IS entirely clos
ed, Deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation be taken out and this
tube restored to It's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by oatarrh,
which is nothing but an inhamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrb
Onre. Send for circulars free.
r. J.CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists Sc
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-08-19
WARM BLAZE
AT CITY HALL
City Secretary Champion Has a
Hard Struggle With Flames.
Through the CareIessness Of Someone.
Clothing Hanging in Room Is
Destroyed By Fire and the Walls
Are Charred to the Ceiling.

Brownsville city hall had mar
row escape from destruction by FIRE
this morning. If it had not been
for the energetic work of City Sec
rotary Champion nothing could
have saved the building
One of the rooms on the west
side of the building is used by a
lamp lighter. About nine o'clock
this morning this man was in the
room and left after all his work
had been finished, locking the door
as usual. Some time after the man
left Mr.. Champion shifted burning
rags and looked carefully over his
clothes to see if he had accidental
ally ignited his own garments.
Finding no fire, he continued to
click in merry style histypewriter,
until the smell of FIRE became so
strong he was obliged to investi-
gate again. This time he noticed
his own room on the west side of
the building filled with a dense
cloud of smoke. An investigation
did not reveal the flames. He them
rushed to the room occupied by the
lamp lighter and saw flames leap
ing 80 the ceiling in that apart
ment. He burst open the locked
door and found one side of the
room blazing merrily. He imme-
diately commenced to smother with
an overcoat the flames caused by
burning clothing hanging on the
wall, and by earnest, hot work
managed to put them Out;' then by
beating the flames that were burn
ing the walls managed to extin-
guish them. When his good work
was completed, he gave the alarm
and water was brought to put out
the burning enTbers on the floor of
the apartment.
The charred walls show that bad
Mr.. Champion not found the fire
when he did, the whole building
would have been mass of flames
in less than ten minutes.