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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-19

island Of enchanted dreams. Shadow
Girl. 1t was you who taught me. and
1t has been the memory of you that has
kept my faith in this weary old world
since I've been knocking about in its
hooks and corners
But I was mere child" she re-
piled. Il had nothing to give, but
how lavishly 1 took from that golden
store of yours,''
"Ah, you were wonder child with
a magician's wand. Your divine Curl
osity and comprehension were the magic
keys that opened for us the Land OF
Hearts Delight"
AS they neared the island they drank
in with hungry eyes the familiar out
lines where the winds stirred the pines
with the same secrets. they had over
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-19

Mans departure and had been telling
him for the first time of her plans for
the future.
nature so artistic had of necessity
to find mode of expression, and she
had determined on the stage The op-
position of her family was finally with
difficulty conquered. and now she was
to enter dramatic school in New York
in the following winter. 1t came like a
blow TO Wainwrieht foN sbs bad -
Trained from mentioning the subject
before. He advanced all the arguments
against such a course which his love
for her and the knowledge of the sac
rifices which she would have to make
prompted, but to no avail. She insisted
that she must have her work She could
not become society waster and felt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Considerable busintss OF routine ma
tare was dispos d OF at meet ng oil
Alexsndris L0dee OF Elks last night.
The Corporation Court was today ad-
iourned By Judge Barley till the Sep
tsmber term.
Complaint is made tbst the electric
tights in some tections Of this city do
not burn as brightly as they might.
Thieves entered the store of NJ.
Schiller early this morning and stole a
numbfr CT articles.
Cart. Edward Green, who has been
acting as mate of the ferry steamer
Lacawanna, has returned 10 bis home
10 Baltimore.
Members of Council today signed a
paper agreeing to vote for an apPr1Pria-
ton of $50 t. continue the services Of
the dog cart, the original appropriation
having been exhausted.
Capt. Gecrxe T. Murray, formerly
master of the schooner Mary E. II. q.
Dow, which recently unloaded a csrg,
OF Ice at this port, died a few days ago
in the Marine Hospital at Vineyard
Haven.
At a meeting Of the officers ard
teachers OF Court street Sunday stho |
at Lynchburg held last week, special
commitieewas appointed to see II
If 1t would not be rAclicable to con-
duet sn excursion 10 Alexandria,
Mount Vernon and Washington q little
Later on in the season.
Select Annapolis Hard Shell Crabs, steam
ed daily at the Opera House Cafe, 4Oc per
dozen.
Fried CLANS SOC dozen. Vegetable soup
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam soup
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. G. Il.
Zimmerman. Market Space. marc II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
A HANDSOME STORE.

Located at the northeast corner Of
Pitt and Cameron streets Is one of the
hsndsomest stores in the city of Alexan-
dris. L. is the business house of Mr..
John Lsnnon and is one of the oldest es-
tsblished groceries in this city, Catering
to the wishes of an immense trade ne hiss
everything reasonable in one OF the
nesteet kept stores in this city. Ia
connection with bis grocery business
he conducts a feed department, which ia
generously pstronizad by the surround
ING counties. Polite and courteous
treatment on the part OF his employees
has gained for him business second 70
none in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Biddie Green, q negro woman, who
was rep1rt.d to have been lls years old,
died yesterday at Beulsbyille. she was
born in Hanover equity, and GAS own
ed while 3 slave by Mr.. Hill. she
was AIKEN to King William county,
where she died. she IL survived by D
children, l25 grandchildren, ll5 great
grandchildren, and rs great grest grand
children.
John Zttt, a Hungarian farmer, liv-
ing four miles from Rockville, Conn, IL
being taken there this afternoon under
heavy guard, charged with having beat m
out his wife's brains with a sledge
hammer, cut his granddaughter throat,
and attempting 10 kill his son. Zelt was
captured after beir g knocked uncon-
scious by his SOD, With the weapon
with which the old man would lave
killed him.
Five Italian workmen we're shot and
two policemen knocked out By rocks to-
day, in Q clash With striking employees
Of the ]. w. Bishop Company, OF Wor-
cesler, MasP. The riot was eulmna.
ton OF the situstion that has existed
since July "a, when the company re-
fused demands for mere wages, for the
men employed On The foundation OF =
factory for the Bigelow Carpet Company.
Mr.. Taft attended the opening session of
the ", r0ini, R4r AssOcih ton, at Hot Springs,
Va. TO-DAY and listen to the adore Of Pre- l.
cent Windham K Meredith. This evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will be members Of
coaching party given BY II. st George
Tucker one { several candidates for the dem
ocratic nomination for governor If Virginia.
Mr.. Meredith today promised Mr.. Taft his
vote at the next election.
Tentative plans were announced at London
today for competition next year in British
waters between American and Engli1h racing
yachts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
SLIGHT FIRE.

Whist would have been dangerous
fire WAS avtr,ed by the foresight ana
cool-hesded action of Miss olancne
Purvis, a guest at the house of @.s:
Lee, iii Prince street. About z 20
this morning a lamp exploded in q room
where all the occupants, including
Young baby were asleep. Neishbors
across the street we're awakened by
shrieking cries and ran TO the assistance.
When they arrived they discovered that
the young lady mentioned above had
heroically worked and with the ass's-
lance of a young blind man, Mr.. FRANK
Goodrich, who, knew the premises
had removed the windows, and had al
most suboued the flames. Many artl-
Giles were damaged and MI. Frank
Goodrich WAS slightly burned about
the arms. The Ere department was moi
called into service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
POLICE COURT.

IJustice Julius Pelton presiding.1
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
With dignity becoming the high Of
fee of police justice and with deter
mination tempered with kindness JUS
tice Peltou heard the cases in this court
this morning and disposed of them in
double quick order.
The frat case called was that OF Susie
Johnston, arrested by Officer Sampson
for selling LIQUOR without license She
forfeited $50 collateral.
Eva Stanton, colored, arrested by oi-
ficer Sampson for disorderly conduct
was fined So.
Edward Morris and Hsrvey LunstOrd,
arrested by Chief Goods, and Oficers
Ferguson and Roberts, on suspicion OF
stealing barrel Of whisky belonging TO
Joel Nj. Cochran & Co.; case continued
10 DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
OONYIOTING EVIDENCE.

Edward Morris and Harvey Lunsford
we're before Justice Pelton this morning
on suspicion of stealing 8 barrel OF
whisky belonging to Joel M. Cochran q
Co., frSm the Potomac yards above this
CITY. When arrsigued In the police
court this morning they we're non-com'
mn ricative, but when the chief an
nonnc aG that he had convictiDg evidence
AGAINST them Justice Pelton committee
hem for ten days. Chief Goods apd
Ofice,s Rober and Ferguson have
worked hard on this case and deserve
credit. and its elimination may bring 70
light many acts of rascality not IS yet
known to the police department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
MARRIAGE on JUDGE NICOL.

At WsrfentOu at noon yesterday Mrs.
Florence de Cusac Nash, OF that town
was married to Judge O. E Nicol, Of
Manassas, the wedding taking place at
the home OF the br de. The only two
attendants we're Mr.. Hol zmsn, OF
Washington who was the best NAB, and
Miss Jane Forbes, of WarrsntIn. The
marriage ceremony WAS first performed
by Rev. Father Patrick, OF TIE Oatnol'c
Church. of which the bride Is member,
and then by Rev. Mr.. CLARK, OF the bsP-
tst Church, of Manassas, the groom De-
ing an active member OF the later
church.
The bride Vas dressed In point APP
,lioue. with a magnificent pearl neck
lace about her neck. Immediately after
the ceremony reception was given on
the lawn of the BRIDES home, to which a
large number OF their intimate friends
were invited. Elaborate refreshments
were served by Rauscher, Of Wash
inglou. The cottage was artlstlcalIy
decorated in white hydrangess and ferns.
Only a few relatives and the closest
friends of the bridal couple witnessed
the ceremony.
Ia the afternoon Judge aud MRS.
Nicol drove to Oalverton, where they
boarded a train for Hot Springs, at
which place they will spend the weeK,
while the Judge is 10 attendance at the
Virginia Bar Association meeting, which
is being held there this week. The
bride is a well-known society woman OF
Warrenton and has, in the ten years
that she has lived there, made numerous
.rieods. She is a tive of Charleston,
s. O., and belongs t. an old Hngaenot
family. Judge NicOl Is prominent
throughout this section Of the state, and
il we'll and favorably known In this city
where he spends most Of his time. de
ia president of the Alexandria National
Bank, one of our strong financial In
Mjtutions. A host of friends here wish
him abundant success and happiness.
Judge and Mrs. NicOl, on their return
from their wedding trip, will make their
home in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
MOVING PICTURES.

AT the Alexandria Amusement Com
pauy tonight there will be exhibited an
interesting show, two new reels being
nsed in addition to those of last night.
"a Family of Cats" and "The Arabian
Dagger" are the changes and are pro-
nounced excellent.
At the Opera House the greatest
wooden shoe dancers will perform and II
ia one of the best shows in the business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
nERT COLLEOTORS.

Quite an amusing scene was enacted
coo south Royal street on Sunday even
Ing last when an agent in his earnest
ness to collect debt created great
deal of excitement and attracted lalge
crowd. Threats of choking, black eyes,
ETC., fually had the effect Of Persusdiug
ane youug man to give up his coin and
the crowd dispensed without having wit
neased an altercAtiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
FIRST BALLOON FLIGHT TODAY.

AlhSI ID AlILOON n LIN -
As stated yesterday Captain Baldwin
did not make his first preliminary night
10 his diTigible sirship Yesterday after
,nosn "a he had expected, but he did
transport his balloon safely from the
shop where he has Leen assembling, a
mile across Fort Myer to the aerodrome,
where 1t was housed, and whence be
expects to make fight this afternoon.
The Transporting of the machine was a
bigger undertaking than hVing In II will
he. CAPTAIN Baldwin regards his troubles
AS all over now. He feels so certain that
his machine will work successfully IN
every way and th&t it will easily make
.23 miles an hour instead of the 20 miles
specified in the contract, that he SAID
YESTERDAY afternoon he would probably
notify the board of judges that he
would be ready for the official trial
today. -,
About 8 o'clock Captain Baldwin, With
A note of triumph In bis voice, announced
TO the crowd that had gathered In the
shop and 10 front of 1t that he was about
to test the machinery, and that every
Z hody must get out Of the way. The for
ward end, with the 2O.foot-long ProPel-
Her was rested on a sawhorse, and the
motor stlrted up. ..
Both Captain Baldwin and Mr. OuItls
felt satisfied that the motor would do oil
rhst was expected, and word Was given
- weigh anchor and start for the ground,
about mile away. Here the tests art
1 be made and here Captain Baldwin
expects u make his frat fight this az
ternoOn.
The par:ds ground of the fort wa
packed with people yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
COMMUNICATED.
pORSES AT LARGE.

A little child was run over Ia the
northwestern part of the city on Sunday
evening and seriously injured by horse
which was running at large on the
streets. There is a city ordinance COW
ering such cases but 1t appears to be a
dead letter so far as the police are con-
cerned. In the southeastern section OF the
city it is safe to cay that there is hardly
a day in the year In which horses and
cows do not roam the streets st will,
but those whose duty it is to look after
such matters fail u See them, Some Of
the police must wear enPgles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
EXCITEMENT ON FAIRFAX
STREET.

Some excitement was caused about
1890 last night by negro who Chased
number Of white children along the
lower part OF Fairfax street. This has
happened several times lately and the
notice are on the lookout for the guilty
one. Officers Sampson and Beach ap
nearsd but the ntgro had escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
DEATH OF MR.. KENT.

Information VAS received hire last
.vanipg of the death on Sunday of Mr..
WiIber Reid Kent, of Newport News
Mr.. Kent, while a boy. attended 70.
tomsc Academy, 10 this city, and Later
eng aged in business here, remaining iel
number of years. He hsd large cifci'
Of friend, in AIexsndris, "bo Will regrt'
=, learn of his daasn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
AN OLD VAULT,

Located within 100 yards Of the
waters edge on the farm OF Mr.. J. d.
Stamp, in Maryland, opposite this city,
is a vault over 100 years old. The top
has been broken and the bones and skull
of at least dozen people can be seen.
1t is almost hid By underbrush and the
place is seldom frequented. This vault
contains what remains of the Rozier
family, some OF the old pioneers of Mary
land. who were buried there In l19O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
GENERAL COuPLAINT.

Many 90 nplaiGts are registered against
the Southern Railway engines which ran
up and down Henry street all day and
ali hours of the night with The cylinders
and GLOW pipes open making dreadful
noise which keep the residents along
this thoroughfsre awake. The contrast
is made with the engines which run on
Henry street, as they make no noise at
all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
LEE GA MP.

The monthly meeting of Lee Damp,
Confederate Veterans, was held last
night. Considerable routine business
was transacted and two members were
elect sd-John Fl. Morgan, of the third
company, Richmond Howitzers, and
John II. Bsllsmy, Albsmarle Rifles
100. Al, 18Th Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

on take Kaapl in the beginning the
ttscks OF Dyspeps will be svol ed,
you allow these little attacks to go I'M
4 il will take Kodol 8 longer time to
our stomach in good condition az ain.
bottle of KOdol today. Sold By w. r.
hton Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
REAL ESTATE.
FOrSa1e.

Desirable Three.story Brick
Dwelling northeast corner st.
Asaph and Queen streets, with
small two-story brick dwelling
in rear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
FERRY CONTRACTS sBEDULE

FERRY CO1SIhAOlo oDEDOhH
Under the navigation laws OF the
United States all vGsstls in service over
thirteen hours per day sre required 70
carry double crew In pilot house and
engine room. The ferry steamer Lacka-
wanna, running between this city and
Washington, has been running portion
of an hour over the thirteen-hour period.
Under the law she has been obliged to
carry the additional men on her crew.
To save this expense the schedule OF the
steamer has been changed somewhat, 80
that her days work can be completed
within the thirteen hours, and the extra
men In her crew have been laid of.
Some changes have also been made in
the Office free at both this city and
Washington, 80 that the operating ex-
penses Of the ferry each month have
been reduced considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Nearly New Two-story Frame
Dwelling on south Washington
street, between Wolfe and Wilkes
streets, containing 6 rooms and
bath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Choice Corner Lot southwest
corner St. Asaph and Princess
streets, improved by seven-room
brick dwelling. Very reasonable
terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
TIE WEATHER.

Today has been one of the most OPP
pressiye of the Summer. The mercury
at 8 O'Clock this evening registered ga,
but the humidity in the atmosphere
made the heat seem more int'nse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
LOT DRAWING.

neeting of the Washington Monu'
Pork Associi ton is being held at
oers House this evening for the
Sc of drawing the lots recently
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

An episode similar 10 that OF Sunday
night ia Berkeley and South Norfolk,
when several sailors we're shot and
wounded by negroes, occurred yesterday
near the same locality, when Charles
Campbell, of Portsmouth, was shot and
wounded by negro. After q struggle
Campbell managed to reach bis row boat
where he was assisted by several sailors
of the navy. He Was carried aboard the
cruiser North Carolina, lying at The
navy yard, by the sailors, and there re-
ceived medical attention. The Berkeley
police are CONCENTRATING themselves that
they did not have lynching Sunday
night.
Issac N. Taylor, As. sou of a wealthy
Pittsburgsr, shot and killed himself to-
day in The East End Hotel, at Pits
burg, Pa. Worry over the condition Of
his wife, whom he had nursed for fifteen
yesrs, is said 10 have prompted the deed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

ductlon Sale of Low Shoes, Pumps,
rds and Colonial ties, all new al IT.,
; styles. This is an opportunity,
. miss it. j. A. MArShall & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Take Kodol whenever you feel that you
need il That is the only time you need to
taks Kodol. Just when yoni need u; thsn
poa viii not be troubled with sour stomach,
bslching, gas on the stomach, etc. sold Dy
W. 4, Creighton Il Ca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

$3.50, IS, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
in black and tan, low and high cuts
mostly small sizes, offered for few day
only ct 70 cents. J. A. Marshall L
pro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
Granuiated Sore Eyes Cured.

"For twenty years | suffered from a
bad Gaze of granulated sore eyes, says
Martin Boyd of Henrietta, Ky. SIN
February, 1903, a gentleman asked me
to try Chamberlain's Salve. l bought
one box and used about tWo-thirds OF it
and my eyes have not given me any
trouble since" This salve is for sale
by W. F. Creighton and Co., and
Ricbar Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Two Beautiful Lots on Mt.
Vernon Avenue, in Braddock
Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
NOTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM sum.

Take advantage of the low price and buy
your coal before the advance. viii be
pleased to have your order now. Both
DEW. AITCHES0N,
apr29 lO7 south Roys street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

The Hess OxfOrds, "tbe fiaest", ge-
dnced. "a 90, IS. 100 and 500 grades 90
at $500. J. A. Marshall & BIo., Az
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Weafher PROBABILITIES.

For this section fair, continued warm t.
night aud Wednesday; light south to south
west winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
New York, 6; Cincinnati, 0.
Chicago, s; Philadelphia, |.
Brooklyn, 2; 81. Louis, 0.
Pittsburg, z; Boston, 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

ID Chicken will be served at the ELK
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

Ladies' 6ie Oxiords, Court ties, and
Colonial tics, Tan, Pstten Kid and Vici
, reduced. $3.50 grade 81 SO. 3d. ard
81 so grades 1898. J. A. Marshall d
Bro. 422 king street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
FUNERALS.

TIE funeral of Csp'. Wm. d. Ssow-
den took place from his late residence,
"Fenwick Hail." ArctUrus, Fairfax
county, this mornins at 10 o'clock.
Services we're conducted by Rev. Joseph
A. Jeners, OF Anscostis, D. @. A solo
was rendered BY Miss Marion Green,
"Fsce to Face" and also by Mrs. Ersin
Ludwig "Flee So Bird" The service
closed with "Lesd Kindly Light, oy
Miss Green, Mrs. Ludwig and Mr.
Horace B. Ramey. The interment was
at Arlington, and through the courtesy
of the officers of the W., A. and MI v.
Ry. the funeral party was conveyed IN
a specisl car direct to the gates at Ar
lipgton. The pallbeartr' were m g II
M. 8. Faunce. J. Frank Osrlin, r. l.
Strickland, F. W. Pilling, Erwin Lnd-
vic and Horace B. Rsmey. AT the
~,s s 1.Nearer My God To Thee" was
supe BY Miss Green, Mrs. Ludwig, MIR.
LETTERS aud Mr.. Ramey. After the SER
vices at the cemetery taps WAS sounded
by a bugler from Fort Myer.
The remains of Emma Virginia Ftp
ney, daughter Of Adrian Finney, who
died in Fredericksburg Sunday, were
brought here yesterday evening snd In
tered In the Union cemetery.
The remains of the late Francis Rozier
Orupper, who died at bis home 10 Wash
ington on Sunday, were brought to this
city today and inferred In the Union
cemetery.
The rsmaids of VIM. A. Davis, who
died In Washington on Saturday, we're
taken to Woodlawn, Fairfax county, TO-
day for interment. , ,. 81
Mr.. E. L. Cornwell, OF West End, TOOK
place this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04

WANTED TO BUY-TW0 Small
w HOUSES, about $500 each, for cash.
Address &c, A :" Gazette ONCE. aug' 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-04
FOR RENT.

GOOD FARM, ON reasonable terms, hvs
miles from Alexsndris. Address 4l7 Prlnee
street. U"oso