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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
Forest Fires.

Boston, July 14.-Promise of rain today
brought hope to the resident from the wooded
districts Of New England, who for the past
fortnight have been fighting the worst forest
and brush fires that ever devasted this part
of the country. Fires are burning today IN
every state in New England and in Maine,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts theV
have c'used tremendous damage and prob
ably loss Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
Reduced Rates.

Summer School Of the South, Knoxville,
Tenn, June 23.July 81, l9oS-Dates Of sale
June q, %, %, %, 2S; July as, II and 49,.
Return limit 10 days from, but not including
date Of sale.
Summer School, Athens, Ca, June 29-July
81. 19OS-Dates of sale June o., %, Is; July
4. 6. IL and IS. Final return limit - days
from, but not including date Of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
Annual Meeting Grand Lodge, b. 20.
Elks, Dallas, Tex, July 1918.

On account of the above the Southern Rail
way has arranged low round trip rates from
all coupon points on its lines. Dates OF sale
July 9, 10 and IL: return limit leaving Dali
las not later than August s. Stop-oyers west
of Mississippi river on going trip only. For
further information consult nearest Southern
Railway agent or write J., s. Brown, General
Agent Washington. ID. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
Low Weekend Round Trip Fares.

Continuing each Saturday and Sunday e
and including October 4, the Southern Rail
way announces the sale Of low rate weekend
tickets for the round trip, Washington anc
Alexandria TO Somerset. Warrenton, Harm
sonburg, Bluemont and intermediate points
and from these stations TO Alexandria anC
Washington, limited returning until Monday
following date of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
Tourist Excursion Fares.

The Southern Railway announces effective
June LIST resumption of sale Of tourist excur..
sion tickets to points in Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Tennessee, etc, and return.
These tickets will be on sale daily until Sep
TENDER 80; final return limit October 81 IN
less otherwise specified. For further infor.
nation apply 10 nearest coupon ticket agent,
Southern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
AUCTION SALE.
By r. F. Knox, Auetioneer.

A OCTION SALE OF A DESIRABLE
~ HOUSE AND LOT ON SOUTH
ROYAL STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Pursuant to the terms ola decree rendered
by the Corporation Court Of the CITY Of Alex
andria, Virginia, on July 2, 1908, in the
chancery cause entitled Rosa Butt, ct vir., VS..
Henrietta Jenkins, ct ais, therein depend
ing, the undersigned. who by the terms Of
said decree was appointed Special Commits
sioner for the purpose, will offer for sale at
public auction, in front Of the Royal street
entrance TO the Market Building in this city,
at IL o'clock noon, on
SATURDAY, July IS, 1908,
all that lot Of ground improved by dwelling
house known as 100 south Royal street, Alex
andria, Virginia, situated on the east side of
Royal street. between Prince and King
streets, and bounded and described as fol-
lows, to Wit
Beginning on the east side of Royal street
eighty -four feet seven inches north Of Prince
street, and running thence north on Royal
street twenty-three feet, six inches; thence
east parallel with Prince street one hundred
and thirteen feet, five inches, more or less, to
an slley leading into Prince street; thence
south on said alley twenty three feet, six
inches; and thence west in direct line one
hundred and thirteen feet, five inches. more
or less, 10 the Deklnulhsi WIN the Hsht vi
wav over said alley in common with others
entitled thereto, and ell rights and sppurte
nanees to the same belonging or in aBywise
appertaining.
Terms of sale: One.thrd in cash and the
balsnce in six and twelve months, the de-
ferred payments to bear interest at six per
cent. per annum, and to be evidenced by the
notes of the purchaser, and the title to be re-
tanned until all the purchase money is paid
or, at the option Of the purchaser, all cash
may be paid. Conyeyancing at the cost ofthe
purchaser. GARDNER L. BOOTHE,
Commissioner Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

1908, recorded in the land records of the city
Of Alexandra, Virginia in deed book No.
81, page 1874, the undersigned trustee will Of
fer for sale at public auction, on
SATURDAY,
the LIST day of August, 1908, at IL O'Clock M,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market building. the following described
property, situated in the said city of AlexaR-
dria, and bounded as follows, to wiz
lst Beginning on the north side of OroIOco
street 81 feet, inches west Of Alfred street,
and running thence west on Oronoco street
10 feet, g.! inches to the east wall Of brick
building: thence north parallel to Alfred
street 100 feet TO sn alley 10 feet wide; thence
east on said alley 10 feet, 81 inches, and
thence south in direct line 100 feet to the
beginning, with the right of way over the
said allev.
2nd. beginning on the north side of Orono-
co street 1853 feet, inches west Of Alfred
street, and running thence west on OronOco
street 20 feet; thence north parallel 10 Alfred
street 100 feet to an alley 10 feet wide; thence
east on said alley 20 feet, and thence south in
a direct line 100 feet to the beginning, with
the right Of way over the said alley.
The above described property is improved
with modern bakery in good condition with
daily capacity of 2, 500 loaves.
Terms Of sale Cash.
DOUGLASS STUART,
iy13 I'd Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
Washington Southern Ry

Schedule ia effect April 18th 1908.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at 8 OF and 80 m, l2 Of
80, 807, g %, and IL 80 p. M, week days.
Sundays-9 80 q. M, 1901, u IL, Sb2,
2S ano / | 80 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 422, 4 81, and 922 a. M, 400,
607 (local), and 81 p. M, week days. 40
5t7 QocaD, and 6 81 p. m.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg at s As
q. m. week days.
NOTE Time Of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, W. P. TAYLOR.
Genl Supt. Traf. Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says; VI have
only taken four doses Of DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills and they have done for me more
than any other medicine has ever done.
Sold by w. F. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

], Newell S. Greenaway, Clerk Of the Cor
poratiou Court of the City Of Alexandria, Vir-
GINA, do hereby certify that Gardner l..
Boothe, Special Commissioner Of sale, IS
above set forth, has entered into bond with
approved security conditioned for the faith
fnl performance of his dut es, in accordance
with the terms of the above mentiOned decree.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY,
i've Id Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
MEETINGS.

cPECIAL MEETING N0TGCE--The un-
- designed being the holders of more than
one.tenth Of the capital stock of the SUB RIB
AN HOMES COMPANY, Incorporated,
hereby give notice that there will bea special
NEE ting of he stock holders Of said company
held at its principal office, No. Ill south
Fairfax street, Alexandria, Virginia, on
SATURDAY, the 25th day Of July. 1908, at
10 80 O'Clock a. NJ, for the purpose Of ratify-
ing a certain contract entered into between
said company and Mr.. Otway b. Zantznger;
and further. because of the failure to have
callet and held in February, 1908, the regular
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
company as provided by its bylaws. at this
special meeting officers and directors of the
company will be elected for the current year
II. RANDALL WEBB,
o. j. MOAT,
jy9td WILLIAM II. BADEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

RY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID bearing date on the 7'h day Of Msy,
1906. and recorded in the land records of
Fairfax county. Virginia, in deed book No.
6, page 629, made 6y Ella Dobson, and at the
request of the party thereby secured, default
having been made in the payment Of the
notes secured by the said deed of trust, the
undersigned tru stes will offer for sale at pub
lie suction, in front of the premiles, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

PROPOSALS. will be received
1 until noon, July 18th. snd then opened,
fol the erection Of the Lee School Building,
Alexandria, Va.
Proposals must be addressed TO Mr.. Chas.
NJ. Robson, architect, and placed in the
hands Of DR.. Vim. NJ. Smith, chairman Of the
building committee of the Alexandria School
Board. Drawings and specifications can be
had from DR. Vim. NJ. Smith, 207 south Wash
ington street. The building committee re-
serve the right to reject any and all bids and
to accept any bid that may seem best to the
interest Of the School Board, and reserve the
right to extend the time Of receiving bids.
VIZ. NJ. SMITH,
Chairman Building Committee
je7 I'd of Alexandria School Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

the LIST LAY Of August, 1908, at O'clock p M.
the following described property situated in
New Alexandria, Fairfax county, Virginia,
an described as follows. to wit:
Lots numbered 4, 8, 8, and s in block
numbered 81, in the subdivision Of New
Alexandria, as shown upon plat thereof,
duly of record in the land records Of the said
county of Fairfax in deed book q, No. 5,
page 254; together with all rights and appur-
tenances.
TIE ms of fale: Cash, all costs Of convey
ancing at the expense Of the purchaser.
z. +. KNOX,
Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

NEW PRUNEs and ELABORATED
'AA" ' ]. @, HILsRa,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

MOTICE.-Having qualified as executrix
~ Of the estate Of MARY V. TRAVERS,
deceased. all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make prompt settlement OF
their Indebtedness, and all persons TO whom
said estate is indebted are requested 10 present
their accounts properly certified for settlement
MABEL 4. TRAVERs, Executrix,
iuly6 l0te 10064 Gibbou street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

JOHN AHERN Il CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GBOCERs
And Dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stoch
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every
thing 10 be had IN this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brands
Of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made, Have also in store superior grades Of
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, 90.
jnB-SatAfaction Guaranteed a. to Pncs and
Quality. "a
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON & CO.,

w. A. JUHNSUN q CU.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers In
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Haye'on hand Gibson's Xxx, xxx, xxx
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whiskies; also Baker'sand Thomapson's
Pure Rye Whistles, 10 which they invite the
attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
Consignlnents Of Flour, Grain and County
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he highest market prices and prompt returns
N. + corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

before DOING ANYTHING get our
- prices on CEMENT BUILDING and
SIL0 BLOCKS; double air space; three
walls in one; frost, moisture and fire proof
CEMENT BRICK, equal to best pressed
brick. Cost no more than common. CEMENT
CONTRACTORS for sidewalks, foundations,
etc. Write us.
Rowe Concrete Co.,
King and Peyton Streets, Alexandria, Va.
iy6 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
FINANCIAL.

An investment you wish to make, rest assur
ed the safest investment you can possibly
make is TO deposit your money in the Savings
Department Of this corporation where 1t will
earn per cent interest compounded twice
year. Your principal will then he always at
yom command and cannot depreciate in
value. You can start an account with this
corporation for $1.OO or upwards. If you
have other investments in view isn't It ad.
visable to have your MONEY MAKING
MONEY while you are deciding this matter.
There's many a 81 or S. bill spent unneces'
ssrily because it is carried in the pocket,
when a savings account would have discour-
aged or prevented the expenditure; A bank
account is not only convenience, but great
encourager Of economy, so why not commence
right and open an account with us today.
We invite you to do so and promise courteous
and liberal treatment consistent with sound
banking methods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15
r. F. Knox, auctioneer.

PY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF ASSIGN
ID ment made by Samuel Mills, jr., and
wife, bearing date on the 10th day Of May,
1908, recorded in the land records Of the city
Of Alexandra, Virginia in deed book No.
81, page 1874, the undersigned trustee will Of
fer for sale at public auction, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-15

A better remedv Is not made for Colds and
Is Grippe than Quyhon. Get q box now. l0c
and &c at E. &. LEADBEATER 4 SONS.
Mild Cured and Old Virginia and Missouri
HANe, fer sale by J, c, AILBURE,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17

The American
forehough the
tn skeleton BODICE which
keeping with Its da1ntness
the lingerie waist will be needed
of
dued When
added white
addition
the S t%opece suits for the street skirts clearing
ne about hips
IN wna pity that the great establishments who
clothes their
little
mon IT. on her apparel and has no style
gov entered street car and all
way SOFT little round crowned felt
feathers and chou Of velvet
black with
seriousness Of its
dressed But
the best dressed
Sloppy carriage magnificent
veloped suggested
nave handsome
tied in ragged knot the
while
WELL know
better in the most inconspicuous of belongings
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17
Pastel Blue and Mustard.

Pastel blue and all the other shades
down the gamut to very dull tones of
delft are extensively used for the long
or three-quarter coats that do duty on
many occasions. Some of these in
Copenhagen or royal blue are made up
so that they can be used either for
day or evening wear, for the the thea
ter and concerts. One of Copenhagen
blue, made after a full kimono model,
had trimmings of black satin with
touches of dull olive green in the COL
lar and sleeves finishes, and with an
effective use of those FURNISHED gold
buttons that are a feature of the sea-
sons styles. r5,'. x 49,.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17

=, III 5-s|f &EF y
FOR USE IN THE SHOP.
e'an OF an Adjustable and Portable
Electric aLinht Bracket. 49,

Tie use OF an electric light over the
bench always requires some little time
to adjust and find something to hang
the cord OYER to get the globe in the
right place: A small light bracket or
crane, constructed as shown in the
sketch, viii: make a handy device to
bring the electric globe in proper posi-.
ton quickly.
Cut piece of wood, A, two by four
inches, four feet long, and attach to it
horizontal piece of wood, B, w
inch by two inches, of any length de.
sired, braced with a piece of the same
material, C.. Bend q one-eighth by one
inch band iron. D, in the shape of a
U and drill 4 hole in the ends at E
and insert q roller that is just a little
longer than TIE wood B is wide. AT
the other end, or the bottom end of
the U band iron, fasten hook or eye,
to which is attached an adjustable
cord connecting the lamo-holder and
shade, The oints marked F are pull
leys over NG oh the flexible electric
wire moves Is take up the slack by
the weight, 6.
The piece 1T wood, A, is provided
with two h'sSe hooks to hook into
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17
Gases in Sewers.

City people who are occasionally
startled by seeing a manhole cover
blown from the pavement generally
ascribe the blame to leaking gas
mains. But there are probably many
other sources from which dangerous
gases find their way into sewers, and
one of these is indicated by an inves.
tigation recently reported to tho
American Chemical society by Prof. A.
A. Breneman. He showed that the en-
trance of mixture of gasoline and
soap into drains and sewers from gar
ages, factories and other PLACES
where such materials are employed
for washing, is sufficient to accoun!
for the liberation of much combustible
vapor, which may play a part il sewer
explosions.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17
Wireless Hour SIGNALS.

When ship is approaching shore
great caution is often necessary be.
cause of uncertainty as to the vessels
precise position. Several years ago
Mr.. John Munro proposed that wireless
telegraphy be utilized to send hour sig
nails over the sea round England to a
distance of 200 or 800 miles from shore
in order that the captains of incoming
ships might thus be enabled to lrectify
their chronometers to Greenwich time
The government of Canada has Just
established system of this kind at
Camperdown, near Halifax. Every
morning the exact hour is to be sent
out over the sea, so that all vessels fur
nished with receiving apparatus may
pick up the true time from the air.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17
The Conscience Of Sam.

Il have rough-haired terrier dog, BY
name Sam, who, besides being able
to perform all sorts of tricks, is of a
high moral character" said a Wall
street broker. Sam sits at the front
window every morning watching for
the letter carrier. Recently he saw
him as usual and ran off for the let.
ters. He returned with two in his
mouth, brought them to me, and went
and lay down again, while l resumed
reading my newspaper. In two min.
utes he rose, went out of the room,
and came back carrying in his mouth
a small sealed package which had
been intrusted to him by the postman
with the letters. You see, Sans con.
science seemingly had chided him at
not completing his work, and would
not let MIN rest until he had delivered
the package to me-"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17

The shadow of the leaves of a
apple tree branch quivered on tn,
white muslin curtains of Miss Phoeb,
Percivals chamber window As. the.
were stirred by the light mornin,
breeze. ~ :. -
~ The sun Just rising filled the room
with a yellow glow. Ordinarily 'thi,
was the signal for the rising o.
, Phoebe, but this morning she lay AMI
watched the shadows. She had awak
ened with a heavy feeling of de
spondency.
Il declare for it," she exclaimed tt
herself, 1--we good mind not to gel
up at all. l amt Of any use In the
world-an old maid, living here alone
Seems as If everybody else had some
body to do for-parents or husband
or children or relations of some kind
at any rate, somebody they're neces
sary to and who'd miss 'em il they
should die. But mel don't suppose
any living being would shed tear
If should die this minute. I shouldn't
be missed any more'n one of the rocks
over IN the PASTURE
Phoebe stopped short in her mono.
logue to listen. A faint "meaow''
came from somewhere below.
Coming, kittie," called Phoebe,
and was out of bed before the words
were out Of her mouth.
1t took her but few minutes to
dress, and then she tripped down
stairs, for Phoebe was aforementioned
If she was 40.
She let the cat in, STOPPING to take
him. lin her, arms for q moment and
pet and talk to him you've had
to wait so long, Peterkin, l think l
will give you an extra good breakfast
she said. The cat rubbed against her
and showed his affection in all the
ways possible to a cat, and when the
saucer of food was set before him.
purred loudly as he ate.
Phoebe had hardly cleared away her
breakfast and made her three small
rooms tidy, when there was the sound
OF chfldren's voices and knock on
the front door.
"Oh, Miss Percival, will you please
give us some flowers for the teacher?"
spoke up one of the children eagerly
when she appeared.
Bless your hea rts, yes!' was the
hearty response. There was a snip.
shipping of Phoebe's scissors. and
when the troop passed out of the
yard with happy faces, each child had
a fragrant little bouquet, and there
was a chorus of Thank you, Miss Per-
cival."
precious few left" laughed Phoebe
to herself. But they'll blossom all
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17
Gorgeous Costume Worn
by Partisan. Beauty

perfectly plain tailor gown in cloth
Is being thrust aside for only simplest
morning wear, according to Paris
letter to Vogue. For afternoon the
tailored costume is enriched with
most elaborate braidings and silk en-
broideries in self color, the coats be-
ing mass of handwork, making the
cost of the costume something fearful
to contemplate. At the races the
other day beautiful Nine. Salvage
launched long tight redingote in
baby lamb, its fronts pointed. its sides
slashed open, while the back breadth,
only slightly curving into the waist
line, falls longer again in cascading
outline. 1t has long close sleeves, and
long lines of black silk braid down all
the seams and on all the edges, while
the base of the tails and of the pointed
fronts, as we'll as bust and sleeve tops,
are completely covered with heavy,
highly raised black silk embroidery
mixed with soutache. On the fronts
and all down the sleeve lengths there
were black silk tassels. This coat was
lined with white chiffon shingles, Dor
dered with a pretty 9olored EN-.
broidery, and it was worn open to
show a pale canary-colored suede
waistcoat embroidered in colors, and a
tight.fitting, long canary-colored cloth
skirt bordered with a band of sable
Her hat was tall Hygenot in rough
black silk felt withsa narrow brim
rolled up very much on one side, the
whole rather big of crown and sitting
low about her head. The hat was cir
cled with band of sable and at one
side there was large black tuft of
aigrettes. This hat sat very little
bit back on the head, showing the en-
circling braid of hair which pressed
low about head and ended in a bunch
of puffs on each side of black COIL
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-01-17
Electric Railway Signals.

Electric Railway Signals.
The Grea: Western railway in Eng.
land is experimenting vita promis-
ing form of electric Signals for the
prevention of accidents In fogs and
storms. The apparatus consists of an
iron rail placed halfway between the
regular rails and connected electrical
ly With the semaphores controlling
switches; and of an electric bell and
whistle, carried in the cab of the
locomotive. and actuated b. contact
with the electric rail as the train
passes over it. The middle rail is
elevated at certain height when the
semaphores are turned to indicate
safety, and at greater taeht
when they indicate danger. In
the first case, when the loco
motive comes in contact, the bell
rings in the cab, and the engineer
knows that the way is tree; in the
second case, the whistle blows in the
cab to indicate danger.