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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
MEMORIAL DAY.

Confederate Memorial Day will be
obstrsed on Monday, the 24tb falling
this year on Sunday. As heretofore
stated committees of Veterans aud Sons
of Veur ms will on Monday morning
visit the cemeteries and strew flowers on
the graves of the Confederate soldiers
buried therein. Lstsr the monument at
the ccraer of Prince and Washington
street, will be decorst.d. At 4:3O
O'Clock in the evening the members Of
Lee Camp and of M. ID. Corse Camp, Sons
of WET .rins, will meet at Lee Camp Hall
AID headed by the Alexandria Drum
Corps will after q short msrch proceed
Il the monument where tie exercises
will be held. These will consist Of a
PRAYER by Rev. O. d. Bulls, songs by
choir led ly Miss B. ROtchford, aud an
address by Capt. r E. Lee. After the
exercises the procession will reform and
narch to Christ Church where the Con-
ssd.rste mound will be decorated and
where 'tsps" will be sounded by 8
guard from the Alexandria Light In
fabty.
The Adiutant General has directed
Major King to furnish firing squad OF
members Of the new militsry company
for the exercises, and to aid the Confed-
crate Vet rams in every way in his power.
The parade will form on Prince street
right resting on Alfred and will march
from Alfred t. King, up King to Payne,
.coao tsrmarch to Fairfax, down Fairfax
to Prince, up Prince to the monument.
Lee Camp Hail will be open early on
Monday for the reception OF flower, With
which ID decorate The graves Of the
southern dead, and the Womsn's Auxil-
1sry TO the camp will gladly receive all
such donations from friends and kindred
a. ia former years. Tne ladies request
that all members join them in the work.
Those having in their possession the
wire frames for the set pieces will kindly
send them to the hall on Monday morn
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
PRAISE SERVICE SUNDAY
NIGHT,

By special request the Westminster
League will ,epsst the Praise Service
rendtr.d several weeks ago, at the
Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow
ats o. m. There will be some changes
and additions t. the programme. A
chorus of thirty voices will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Pier, piano; Mr.. Hay.
den, cornei; Messs. Hall, Howell and
Jameson, violin.
Solos will be suDg by MessrS. Kennedy
and Maddox and Misses Moore and
Graves. Among the selections ID be
sang by the rew Westminster League
Qusrtet,e, which is composed of MH.
Field, Miss Jackson, Mr.. Godfrey and
Mr.. Slaymsker, are "The Kings Bust
ness" aud because He Loved Me So"
The public is cordially invited to
hear this praise service. Ushers will
be At the doors
Rev. David J. Wills, d. d., of Wash
fsgt N, wall preach tomorrow morning at
If O'Clock st the Second Presbyterian
Church. DR.. Willis has passed bis
three score years and ten, bat retains
the vigor ana FIRE of his younger days
He is preacher Of unusual ability,
and has been heard 10 Alexandra macy
times before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
PERSONAL.

Police Commissioner A. Fl. OAblert vii
leave here on Tuesd y for Btl'imtr
whence he will sail on Wednesday To-
tript) Europe.
Rev. L. r Mason, rec or Of Gric'
Church, Richmond, will Ir :ach 10 It
P4urs Church tlmoirjw mtraing at II
| O'clock.
Alexandra Or lie, Colonial Dsmts
met yestt rdsy rnoon 1t the r'sideuct
Of Mrs L. w. Reid. The election o.
Cfic,r WAS POI tponed till tle June
meeting. which will be held st the home
OF Miss O. r,e, Il The Plains.
Mr.. B. A. Malliug, Of this city, has
been appoint d chief engineer OF the
81 =, trical plat at Colonial Beach.
The Thursday Eucbrs Club was de-
ligbtfuIly eDtnt lined on Thursday after
ION By Mrs. George Uhler at her resi-
dence on Cameron street st s card party
given in honvr OF her sister, Mrs. Wool
folk, of Washington.
Bov. w. F. Watson, pastor OF South
street Baptist Church, OF Portsmouth,
will occupy the pulpit at the FIRST BsP-
tist Church t,moirow at both the morn
ing and evening rgices.
Mrs. F. Erwin Ludwig entertained
last evening at her home In Brsddock
Heights in honor Of Mrs. P. Il. Heisiey,
of Willismsport, Pa.
Bishop Gibson, Of this Episcopal
diocese, will preach and confirm class
at Christ Church on Monday night next.
Mrs. E. s. Fawcelt yesterday after
noon entertained at q delightful card
party at her residence on Prince street
given 10 honor of her daughter, Mrs.
Cheesemsn, of Scranton, Pa.
Mr.. Boyez Dsnsard, mayor OF Monroe,
Mich, with his family is visiting Mr..
Everett Trlplettin Fairfax county. Mrs.
Dausard, who was Mics 5slie Mclean,
Is daughter of Mrs. Triplet. and form
erly lived in this city, where she has
many friends,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
THE NEW MILITARY COMPANY,

The following RIDER WAS received to-
DAY by F. l.. Saymsker, captain elect
of the new military company;
Richmond, May p, 1908.
Gentrh Ord,r' No. 9.
Upon the application OF +. l.. Stay
maker, r. II. @. Beverley, Carroll d..
NAV aud others for permissi on t. form
an iufA utry company of Virginia volun-
teers At Alexan6ris, Va, and having
elected officer, and complied With the
laws governius tie organization of co@'
psnies of Virginia volunteers, author ty
is hereby given - form same, which
when fully organized. shall be assigned
as Com pany G t. the 10th Regiment
of Infantry, Virginia Volurtetf''
By order Of Claude A. Swanson,
Governor and COmmander-in-chief.
CHARLES ) ANDERSON,
AdjutsDt General.
The officers of the new company have
hAe,, directed to sppesr 10 Richmond
sny time after the 9th instant for ex'
amiuA ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
rAPr RANDALLS WILL.

f. s. Randall, who died April IL in
Washingt,u, bequeathed a life interest
in his entire est ste 10 his widow, MRS
Louise s. Randall, according to his will,
which was executed December 80, 1906
aud offered yesterday for probate. Mrs.
Randall receives life interest. In tas
event of her remsrrisge she will be en-
titled only to her share allowed BY isW.
Al Mrs. RandaIl's desth the estate is u
90 20 the teststOr's three children, Es-
IeIle s. Randall, Harry s. Randall, and
Elizabeth Randall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
A DISTINGUISHED EDITOR.

DIR. George B. Winton, editor Of the
Christian Advocate, Nashville, Tenn,
the general organ OF the Methodist Epic
copal Church South. will arrive this
afternoon, on visit Of several days 10
Alexandris. DR.. Winton was for sew
eral years missionary in Mexico before
he wac elected to the edit)rship. DR..
Winton will preach at ii 9. NJ, and
8 p. N. tomorrow in the Washington
Street NJ. E. Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
POLICE COURT.

There was no session in the Poles
Count this morning. A colored man
named CHARLES Churchill had been or
rested for assault. He loft collateral,
but failed - sppesr. A resident of up
ger King street had been summoned to
appear and show cause Why be should
mot be find for failure to tap the sewer.
lie was not present, and the court d.
rscted that should he fsil to appear
Monday morning at nine O'Clock that
wsrrlut be issued in his case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
ROBBERY REPORTED.

Edward Pickett, who lives in the
neighborhood of Lincolnia, Fairfax
county, telephoned the police OF this
city lss' night that his residence had
been entered late yesterday afternoon
and robbed Of q quantity Of jewelry and
wearing apparel. he said he suspected
a certain white man, who, Pickett al
legged, had started toward this city with
a rife on his shoulder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
DEATH OF ROBT. HARPER.

Robert Harper, eigbty.three yesfI
old, was found dead in bed this morning
at his home In Washington. Mr.. Hsr'
per was native of Alexandria. he
was msrried twice. His first wife wal
Miss Mary Amelia Newton and his Sec
ond wife was Miss Roberta W. Parrot
of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
REOHARITES.

Thtre vas well-sttsndsd and interest
iug of meeting OF Perseverance, Tent,
No. 1898, OF Rechsbites, last night. The
high tent officers of Washington paid
their snuual visit on the occasion. An
interesting programme which had been
prepared was weIl-rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

A ,tr,ng currsnt prevailed 10 th'
river this morning. the result OF iecen
rains.
Mr.. Thomas Kelly is engaged in con
strucling cutters on Oronoco 1t eel, De-
tween Henry aud Pdlrck.
Mr. Lonis Brill sent to this Office today
a bountiful supply Of crabs which were
greatly enjoyed by all who part 'ok OF
item.
The opera Faiiniiza to be rendered st
the Ooera House next Tuesday night
or IN sss to be the musical event OF the
season.
The moving pictures at the. Alexan-
dris Amusement Compsny's hall are
attracting crowds nightly and are very
entertaining.
A lawn psrty vas given last night by
the Girls Friendly on the lawn at Grace
Church. A large crowd attended and
the affair proved very successful.
One of the large scows now being
built by Mr.. Chss. A 5peiss for Mr.: l..
f. Smoot was launched todsy. Inc
scow is VI feet long with beam OF 20
feet.
"The Senate" will hold an open
session st the Young Peoples Building
on tuesday night next, and sPeciai
programme has been srraigned for the
occasion.
A horse attached to cart loaded with
sand fell at the corntr of King and Fair
fax streets about noon today and tt'
trscted a crowd which supposed the
horse had been struck by an electric
train.
The Christian Endesvor Local Union
of northern Virginia will meet at the
NJ. P. Church, in this city, on Friday,
May 29lh. The session opens 2:SO P.
M, adiourns at 5:30 for supper, closing
with a night session.
The case of James Petit, charged
with selling liquor in Alexandria County
without United States license, was
called before U. s. Commissioner K. T.
W, Garnet, yesterday afternoon. Pettlt'
who WAS under bond of 5000, was dis
missed for want OF evidence.
Annie Ferguson, colored, was before
Justice Wright st Mount Vernon fe"
days ago charged with assaulting con-
duetor on the electric railway between
Mount Vernon and Alexandria several
weeks ago. She vas fined $40. The
woman was srnst ID by Constable A. j.
Payue.
The parish hall Of the Good Shepherd
Chapel, at the corner of Fairfax and
franklin streets wss opened last night
WITH musical entertainment The hall
was prettily decor. with flowers and
refreshments wtro strved during the
evening. There wss quite q large ct
tendance.
Lynnhsven Hard Crabs 400 per dozen, at
the Opera House Cafe.
.. Fried CLANS 3Oc dozen. Vegetsble soup
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam soup
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. G. ID.
Zimmerman, Market Space. marc II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
NEW TRAIN.

On aud after t'mcFrow train will
leave this city on the Mount Vernon
division OF the electric railway at $3.50 a.
%. Heretofore train left at 9;S2, and
the $3.50 train is designed as an accomo-
dstion to those who desire to 60 down
the rad at an earlier hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
TRAINMAN SOALDED

William u. Lane, a Southern Rail-
way trainman residing 10 this city, was
scalded at New Glasgow yes
terdsy morning, while endeavoring to
cool a red-hot car Journal. He threw
water into the box and it few out, strik-
log him in the face. He was taken to
Monroe for medical treatment and last
night was sent home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

Rev L r. Mason will conduct the servic
In st. Paul's Church tomorrow at II Q. M;
Pew. W. F. Watson will occupy the pulpit Of
the Baptist Church at L q. m and p. NJ;
Rev. Or. DAy Wills will preach tomorrow
: ,oning ia the Second Presbyterian Church,
and Rev. G. B WintOD. of Nashville. VIII
occuny the pulpit of the NJ E. Church South
AT the morning and evening services. Ser
vices will b. conducted in the other churches
Nv The resiient ministers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
THE MARKET.

There was an abundant supply Of
country produce 10 market this morning
Prices for most sfticles we're unchanged .
Butter was still selling at % cents a
pound and eggs at 20 cents a dozen.
The offerings Of strawberries were pro-
fuse, and fine specimens sold at 10 cents
a box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
INDIAN LIFE.

Rev. Arthur Ssntmier, missionary
and traveller, gave an account last night
of his experience among the Gree and
Saltesux Indians before large audience
10 the Young Peoples Building of the
NJ, E. Church south, The lecture was
illustrated by number of slsreopticon
views.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
THE GAZETTE.

The Alexandra Gazette, on Wedpes-
d,v last issued q special industrial
edition. The worx is q credit to The
Gazette aud the people Of Alexandria
Few papers 10 the State have % tfs
zsslously stood for the progress OF the
neonle Of its ,wn and the best interest
Of the Commonwealth. Il hsnansas
JouYnal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

The residence of Mr.. John K. Talia-
ferro at Remington, Fairfax county,
was struck by lightning during thunder
storm yesterday evening. Mr.. Talia-
ferro wss stunned by the bolt, but not
seriously injured, and the flames which
mad resulted from the lightning vera
subdued before the house had been seri'
ously damaged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
THE BOAT CLUB.

The crew Of the Old Dominion Boat
Club left last night for Philadelphia.
The Crsw will participate in the Amerl-
can henley regatta today. The crew is
atoppinU at the Bingham House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
LECTURE.

an illustrated lecture on Napoleon
evill be delivered by M. Angus Med.
.Orswferd, A. M, 10 the Young People 3
Building Thursday, May %, ttS P. M,
fer the benefit Of the Chapel of the Good
fsShepheri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

You don't have TO go 70 Warrington
for all the new dainty features ip tne
footwear. Look our stock over ana pc
convinced. We have all the new styiss'
j. A. Marshall & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

All want the best. The Hess. Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at ]. a. harshall
& Bros. 422 King street no Il II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

"Sayl your shoes are beauties, " said
prominent citizen to friend this
week. "Wbere did you purchase themY"
These shoes are the He's; | bought
them at ]. A. Marshall & Bros, 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

Tans are the real thing for spring
sWesr. We handle the SWEETEST line In
town. Our motto, high grade. low prices.
j. A. MARSHALL q Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

KOdOl completely digests ell classes Of iOoo o.,
L will get right at the trouble and do the very
work itseif for the stomach. II is pleasant "
take. Sold by ". F. Creighton q TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
CHuRoH sERVICEs TOMORROW.

For this section fair tonight and Sunday
light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:42 and sstss7:lS.
High water at 2:39 m. and 3:l7 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

The schooner Clara A. DonnelI'
loaded with ice from tue ktnneoec' AI-
rived today to the Mutual Ice Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

IMPORTED VINES IN BULK.
Duff Gordon Sherry Il ported) 90 90
Obey Port import ).... ..... 20 10
Casssrt, Gorfon " Madeira
Gmported) ..................,..,v. 90 4 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

THE Annual Meeting Of the stockholders
l of the UNITED STATES RtALTI
COMPANY of Washington, ID. c., lncorpo-
rated, will be held at its principal otfiee, III
south Fairfax street, Alexandra, Va, on
MONDAY, June LIST, 1908, at 2:3 p. M al
which tine the ele ton Of a board OF dlIe'
tors and officers will be held and such other
btcinpss viii be transacted as may be pre-
s.R. NORMAN,
6may23 ID Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23

EOR RENT. II hree story BRlGk HOUSE
1 No. 666 Princess street. rooms and bath,
hot and cold water, sewer connections. PO b
session given at once. Good yard. Inquire
next door or at 100 King street, city.
rnav1e If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-23
NOTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM SUM
MER PRICES.

Take advantage of the low price and buy
your coal before the advance July LIST. VIII
be pleased to have your order now. Both
phones. ,,
apr22 l07 south Roysl street
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-13
BRITISH DECIDE NOT TO
PROTECT CONCESSIONS

London. Aug. 12.-It has been de
hnitely decided that Great Britain
can not intervene in the dispute be-
tween the Vcnezeula salt and match
monopolios, two English corporations
owned by the Ethelberga syndicate
limited of London and the Venezuelan
government.
The concessions owned by the match
and salt companies were anulled by
the Venezuelan government early this
year. At the time of the cancellation
of the concessions Mr.. Williams. the
representative of the syndicate at
Caracas, protested. declaring the gov
crnment's action to be both %ruinous
and Illegal The matter was brought
to the attention of the British foreign
secretary, Sir Edward Grey, but he
advised that the British government
could not interfere until an means of
securing redress through the Ncnezcu-
Ian courts had been exhausted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-13
NAMES
GENERAL AGENT


The Equitable Life Assurance So
cicty of the United States have cs-
ublishcd a general agency for NV
MoNico. and announce the appoint
mcut of Mr. a. g.. Parsons NJ general
agent for the territory. This position
has been given Mr.. Parsons Ia rccog
milton OF the fact. that, though COM
paratively young IN insurance work
hc has the ability. the personality and
up to date methods that mark him az
being especially adauted to this Inn
portlnt position.
MI. Parsons received his training Ia
the insurance work. under one who lias
"a reputation In Insurance circles ox-
trudiug from coast To coast lie Is
thoroughly convcrsaut with both field
ana agency work and IFS the type Of
n young man 10 attract high class men
to hl- agency force. As general agent
for the Equitable IT Is expected the
business of the company In this terri
tory WIN show q very decided increase.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-13
FIRST CLASH COMES
IN CANADIAN
STRIKE


IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire !
Winnipcg, Man. Aug. i2.-Fhe nrst
collision between the strike-brcahors
and the pickets occurred this evening
when a picket approached a strike
breaker. alleged TO be from Chicago,
and asked him to cease working.
An alteration followed and the
strikc-breaker pulled out a knife, The
picket at once summoned his COM
radcs and after a struggle the man
was disarmed, the knife taken from
him and is 10Y in possession of the
authorities
j. y. McNcy, manager for the strik-
crs. stated hat he had been informed
that more strike-hreakers are expect
ed to como In from the states
Frank Rouencmos OF Kansas city,
president of the carmCn's union, is
expected here tomorrow. Tho Japa-
nesc contingent at Calgary has been
increased by fifteen more men. They
are employed principally in doing the
necessary boiler washing. 4 move
mcut was put on foot in the east to-
day to make Sir Thomas S-haughucssy
arbitrator between the mcn and the
company.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-13

tain the government gang of men hae
the tire practically under control, Last
night at several points On the noun
tains the fire was visible near the top
\ fire started AT Castle Mountain.
eighteen miles west of Banff last night.
Under q strong west wind In a halt
hour it had run over eight miles
Boats and supplies were forwarded
from Baut. About I o'clock the wind
shifted TO the northeast and with this
iu their favor the lire lighters should
be able to secure control No anxiety
is felt at Banr from this last trc as
It Veald be comparatively easy t.
protect the town wen it the fire came
down the valley owing To the large
area of open hay meadows to the west
on which the grass is yet green and
on which water is st2nAing.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-13
KING EDWARD TO
VISIT KA|SERS
Much Expected From Recent
Conferences Of Heads Of Brit
iSh, German and Austrian
Empires,

lBy Morning Joufnai Speciu reascd Wire !
London, Aug 2.-Tho visits paid
by King Edward To- Emperor william
at Kronbcrg and to Emperor Francis
Joseph at lschl while not likely TO
lead to any formal diplomatic trans
actions, the considered highly lmpor-
tant as affecting the relations OF Aus
tria, Hungary. Germany and England
There has been many reports concern
ing the conversations Of the mounrchs
aud tho Representatives of the foreign
offices of these countries. but officials
In London today said that most ot
these statements cpuld hr dismissed os
wlthodt particular value. 1t lv quite
enough for them that that relations
have $50 Improved of r,ccut months
that Tor the second year iu succession
King Edward has found it possible t..
visit the two cmpcrur- and discuss
with them whatever ln European poll
tics was interesting ut the momcu'
discussions which they believe must
end iu sttll better Understandings.
There is no doubt said a British
today. that Turkey has been
one OF the subjects under discussion
This would assurcdly bee the fact in
"a gathering OF any persons Interested
iu International politics bat There i-
nothing 10 settle between the powers
this question as an arc agreed that
there IS but one thing 10 DO. namely
not 20 press any reform measures uu-
on the new regime has been given d
fair trial u may De- that other SUBJ
jects arose for consideration but 30
SEQ w, have not been Informed.
II is understood that King Edward
particularly wished 90 Sre Emperor
william 90 arrang- % Visit f"r him-
-elt and queen Alexandra Co Berlin
IN return off tho emperor visit To-
London and the kIur also wanted 600
show the Germans bis relations with
Dis royal uruhows that the rntcntrz
Nni,h huI L,,u hrouHbI about Win
his iunuuu. uti ut h.,n alamo
against Germany.