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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
PERSONALS.

Mr.. J. Randall Oaton left last night
to attend the meeting of the State Bal
Association at Hot Springs,
Mr.. Abram II. Smythe will leave the
10Th to take charge Of an electric plant
at Eufals, Ala.
Miss Thelma Atwell, who has been
visiting at the country home of Mr..
Joseph Drieius, in Prince Georges coun-
ty, Md, has returned to this city.
Mrs. Laura Preston, who has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. r. l.. Wood,
in Fredericksburg, has returned to her
home In this city.
Miss Bessie Phillips and Miss Annie
Tyler are visiting Mrs. Harry O. Leei,
in Danville.
Miss Nellie M. Shea, Of Harlem ave.
nue., Baltimore, is visiting Miss Doro-
thy r. LannOn.
Mr. A. II. Oehlert has returned from
a visit to his former home 10 Germany,
having had most delightful trip. While
in England he visited Beverley and made
the acquaintance of number of mem
bers of Liberty Lodge of Masons of that
town, which is closely allied to Alex
andris- Washington Lodge, of this city.
Miss Gertrude Orilly is visiting her
former class-mate, Miss Josephine DAILY,
at Phoebus.
Mr.. Lewis Hemper continues quite
i'll at his home on Prince street.
Mr.. Fl. E. Widener, of Arlington, has
been appointed temporary stamp clerk
In the internal revenue Office in this city,
to FIJI the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. William Brown, of Loudoun
county. II is understood that on Sep
TENDER next the Office will be filled by
Mr.. A. Il. Agnew, of this city.
DR.. and Mrs. Lindsay left today for
the Lindsay home in Rockingham coun-
ty to spend the remainder of the summer.
Miss Grigg and Miss V. Ada Grigg
are at Mountain Like Park, Md. attend
ing the Ohautsuqus lectures.
Miss Janet s. Rowen and Miss Sallie
Pickett are visiting in Harrisonburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
THE BALLOON.

Capt. Bsldwin's dirigible balloon was
given the first preliminary test flight
yesterday evening about $50 O'Clock. 1t
was entirely successful. The machine
rose from the middle of the parade
ground ct Fort Myer, Alexandra county,
sailed through the air at distance OF
some 200 feet for seven minutes, COM
pIetely under the control OF Captain
Baldwin. 1t travelled with the wind and
against the wind, as Captain Baldwin
steersd. The speed was perhaps 10
miles an hour. After satisfying himself
that the machine WAS mechanically
success Captain Baldwin brought the
sirship back to the ground, alighting
exactly on the spot whence he had risen.
The balloon will sail again this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There will be called meeting of the
Reliance Fire Company tonight.
The infant child of Mr.. Julian d.
Knight died this morning.
Wolfe street. between Fairfax and
Lee, is being resurfaced with gravel.
Extensive improvements are being
made to Pitt street, between Duke and
Wolfe.
The barge Mildred McNally, loaded
with bone by the Bryant Fertilizer Co.,
left this morning for Baltimore.
The schooner Levin Woolford, loaded
with lumber by II. X. Field & Co., left
this morning for Matthias Point.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
will be held tonight to complete arrange
ments for their trip to Harrisonburg.
Clyde, the little son OF Mr.. Andrew
Devesrs, who was run over by a hOrse
Sunday last, ia rapidly recovering from
his injuries, which were not as severe al
at frat reported.
Laborers yesterday began the destruc-
ton of the tower on the old Pennsyl-
yania railroad station at 9th and b
streets, Washington. The work Of pull
ing down the building was begun several
weeks ago and is progressing rapidly,
and will probably be completed early 10
September. By October everything will
be removed and the work of laying out
a lawn will be commenced.
The Friendship Fire Company meets
tonight to make arrangements for the
trip to Harrlsonburg on the occasion oil
the fremen's convention.
Fried CLANS SOC dozen. Vegetable soup
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam sonp
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. c. ID.
Zimmerman, Market Space. marc II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
THE WAR GAME.

Making dash into the heart Of the
ensmy's stronghold, one section OF Com Ga
pany A, First regiment, District OF Co.
iumbia National Guard, swept into Fort
washington last night, theoretically
blew up the power plant, surrounded the
headquarters of Gen. Hsrries, then rush
ed the headquarters of Col. Ourand,
commanding the supports, and made
the colonel and bis staff prisoners.
This was one of the most exciting Tea
lures Of the war game In which the
District militiamen were last night en-
gagged, and In which hosts OF men aud
officers we're theoretically killed, wound
cd, or drowned in the Potomac.
The war game has been in progress
at Forts Washington and Hunt for over
a week. Last night the firing OF the guns
could be distinctly heard In this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
= II ~ ANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
MEETING.

The frst meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Harvey Company. Inc, OF Wash
ineton, ID. O., was held yesterday at tns
office of Attorney Leo P. Hsrlow, lis
south Fairfax street, and the following
officers and directors we're elected: joel
HilImaD, president, Washington; esran
3. HilIman, vice president, Washing
ton; Anthony Lulley, secretary trea''
ursr, Washington; Wolf & Rosenberg,
counsel, Washington. The company
was organized with q maximum capt.
tslizstion of $3.50, 600, to conduct Char
yey's restaurant at 1lth street and Penn
syiysnia avenue, N. W., Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
THE WEATHER.

The mercury at O'Clock yesterday
evening reached the SO mark and the
heat was intense till about 9 O'Clock
whea a southerly breeze made conditions
slightly more bearable. The temPera-
ture remains high, however, and at noon
today the mercury registered 920. At
2:3O O'Clock this evening the skies be-
came overcast and a light shower fell.
At 8 O'Clock the mercury had dropped
~ QAo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
ADJUSTMENTS.

The two moving picture houses con-
time to collect crowds and exhibit shows
we'll worth the price of admission. To-
night the Alexandria Amusement Com
pany will have an entire change of pic
lures, all int resting.
At the Opera House the wooden shoe
dancers will again hold forth and, as
stated before, is show we'll worth the
money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
PLEASURE PARTIES.

Mr.. F. NJ. Hill and patty of friends
will leave about Saturday on the schoon-
or Ella Hill for cruise on the Potomac
river and the Chesapeake bay and its
tributaries. The party will be gone
about a month.
On the following Monday the Rsmb'
lers' Club will leave on the schooner
Grapeshot, Capt. John Stanford, for 10
DAYS on the lower Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
DOG WAGON AGAIN.

Having received assurance OF enough
money to resume operations the dog
wagon started on Its rounds this morning
in charge of Officer Garvey. Richard
Pines, colored, holds the reins and
handles the net. 1t is hoped this trip
will end the unlicensed dog trouble for
the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
SCHOOL BUILDINGS.

Mr.. George Leigh, Of Louisa, con-
tractor for the new school building to be
cree I'd in this city, has arrived here and
will at once commence work on that
building. AS heretofore stated he will
employ all the Alexandria mechanics he
can.
1t is understood that another new
school will soon be erected in Alexandra
county, plans for which are now being
prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
POLICE COURT.
GJustice Julius Pelton presiding.l

GJustice Julius Pelton presiding
Only one case requi red the attention
of the police justice this morning. 1t
was fight between Mary Lawrence and
Frances Dudley, both colored. They
we're fined 81. 90 each.
NJ. B. Jackson has been cited to sp-
pear In Police court tomorrow morning
for allowing his horse to run at large.
This Is the horse which injured the son
of Mr.. A. beavers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
REPORTED HOLD UP.

Shirley johnson, colored, reported at
the station house this morning that he
was held up on north Payne street, ex-
tended, last night by two colored men
and robbed OF $lS. he says he had
been drinking with the men and knows
them by sight but does not know their
names. The police have been Instructed
TO look ont for the men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 5.-The stock market
tone wss strong to nuoyant during the frat
hour with new tops for the year made agsin
in number of leading issues. The buying
of these stocks was Of 81 aggressive character.
At noon srbitrage brokers sid their sales eI
eeded their purchases by fully 5000. The
efforts OF the room traders, added to the Lon
don selling, weakened the market TO some ex-
Aa..A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
REAL ESTATE.
Sale.

Desirable Three.story Brick
Dwelling northeast corner ST.
Asaph and Queen streets, with
small two-story brick dwelling
i'm rear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

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, 1908-08-05

Ladies fine 0xfords, Court ties, and
Colonial ties, Tan, Pstten Kid and Vici
reduced. 81. SOL grade $l.9S. 50. so and
81 so grades 1928. J. A, Msrahall &
Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

Take Kodol whenever you feel that yoI
need it. That is the only time you need Il
take Kodol. Just when you need it; ther
ven will not be troubled with sour stomach
bslching, gas on the stomach, etc. Sold b,
W, +. Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

$3.50, SO, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
in black and tan, low and high cuts
mostly small sizes, offered for few day
only at 70 cents. ]. A. Marshall q
BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Philadelpbis. 4; Chicago, q.
New York, A.; Gin, innaH, 3.
New York, 4; Cincinnati, /.
Brooklyn, 3; st. Louis, o.
Boston, 4: Pittsburg, J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

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, 1908-08-05
LOST.

CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED-In your
~ locality to represent us Experience I'M
necessary: 6S per mo. and expenses. Write
for particulars. MONROE ClGAR co,
Toledo, Ohio. IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

Two Beautiful Lots on Mt
Vernon Avenue, in Braddock
Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

FRIED CHICKENS at THE ELK
TON tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
waather ProbablIltles.

For this section showers this afle noon,
generally fair tonight AID Thursday; winds
mostly southwesterly and light
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
Notice to Bond Holders

AUDITORS OFFICE,
Alexandria. Va, August 8. 1908. J
REF pectfnlly request that the resident bond
holders who ilei with this Office acceptances
of exchan. Of bonds to bring their old bonds
to this Office and receive the new ones between
the hours Of $50 q. m. and 2.30 p m. If this
is done it will obviate the necessity Of the
Auditor carry ing the bonds to the bank each
evening and calling for the same the next
morning, and will also be considered favor
by the undersigned.
aug5 81 E. F. PRICE, Auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
Detroit, 4; Philadelphia, 3.
Boston, 4; Chicago, l.
Cleveland. Z; Washington, O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

NOTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM SUM-
MER PRICES,
Take advantage Of the low price and buy
your coal before the advance. Will be
pleased to have your order now. Beth
phones.
DEW. AITCHEsON,
spr22 107 south Roya street:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-05

y Mt. Vernon Violet Borated Talcum Pow
r, q 25c powder for l0c.
f. s. LEADBEATER \ SONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19

people of Ensley is taken from the Los Angeles Times of recent date under Hemet. Cal, date: Mrs. Jesse C. Belton announced the engagement of her sister, Miss Alice c. Thompson, and R. Rutledse Snow at a thimble party given at her home Tuesday afternoon. Streamers ol red hearts and bridal wreath and smllaX ornamented the rooms. Upon their ar rival the guests were presented With small envelopes containing the cards or the prospective bride and groom. There were over 30 ladies present. The wedding will take place in early June.
 Mrs. Frank Foregan left today for Wheeling W Va. Mrs. Foregan goes in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her mother.
 The firm of Walker & West who are conducting a general real estate and in- surance business in Ensley, has added an- other new member to their popular firm The new man is MT Albert C. KICKS, who has been engaged in business for hlmseiI in Ensfey under the firm name Of A. C. Kicks. MT. Kicks was connected with the Ensley Real Estate and Investment com pany for some time, and has thorough knowledge of the business in which he has been engaged The new firm of Walker, West & Kicks is one of the strongest in the Ensley field, MT. John J. Walker being the pioneer real estate man of Ensley and a splendid judge of values. MT. Thomas F. West Is also an eXper- fenced man. having been in the mercahtle business until his association with MT. Walker Mr Kicks is a young man or pleasing personality and very popular lh Ensley, where he has resided TOT some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19
WHAT CAUSES PSYCHIC FORCES? The Greatest Scientists Cannot Under
 stand Them.

CT have seen enough to make me De- lieve in Zollners fourth dimension, but I don't,a says Hamlin Garland in "The Shadow World" in Everybody TOT May. My mind is so constructed that such wonders as we have seen tonight produce very little effect on me. They are as normal to me now as the pop ping of corn or the roasting of potatoes. But as for belief--welli that is not a matter of the will but of evidence and the evidence is not yet sufficient to bring me to any definite conclusion. In fact, in the broad day, and especially the second day after 1 have been through one of these experiences, begin to doubt my senses. Rlchet speaks of this curious recession Of be- lief, and admits his own inability to re- tain the conviction that at the moment of the phenomenon was complete No sooner is the sitting over than my doubts come swarming back upon me- he says The real world which sur rounds us, with it's prejudices, it's scheme of habitual opinions holds us in so strong a grasp that we can scarcely free ourselves completely Certainty does not follow on demon stration, but on habit
 Maxwell says: I believe in these phenomena, but I see no need to at tribute them to any supernatural in- tervention. I am inclined to think they are produced by some force within our selves Just what he means by that cant precisely explain. It's harder to understand than the spirit hypoth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19
FACTS ABOUT NAILS.
Simple Things That Play an Important
 Part In Everyday Life.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 The first nails, undoubtedly, were thorns of the locust tree. have seen them eight inches long and as hard as iron. The use of fish bones was com mon before Noah's time, and in all prob ability the first of the commodores built his raft-scow with them. They were as long and strong as our metal string bolts Wooden pins were employed also, being driven through holes burned by hot irons before there were crude augers to bore them.
 We smart Americans were cutting iron nails by machinery 100 years ago at the rate of 100 a minute to the machine. The great wire nail industry started in 1886, and is now of colossal importance. Before cut nails were in- troduced all nails were hand-forged.
 We should have hard time trying to get along without nails. They are so common that, like many other arti- cles in common use, our makers of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19


 Should all of these 15 states go dem ocratic in the election the candida tes of that party would still require "A votes in the electoral college to elect them. Where are they going to get those votes? is the question over which every experienced politician is puzzlins. The electoral votes of New York New Jersey and Connecticut combined mum i Der 5S, which, with the solid south and the border states would still leave the democratic candidates 16 votes short of election. Oklaho oma in the adoption of a constitution and in its first state election went democra tic and in a general way may be classed as democratic state. But Oklahoma will have but seven votes in the cleo toral college. Delaware, a border state is always close and doubtful with democratic tendencies. That three county state has but three votes in the electoral college. The electoral votes of both Oklah oma and Delaware, if cast for the democratic candidates for President and Vice President along with the votes of the solid south. the border states and New York New Jer- sey and Connecticut, would still leave those candidates six votes short of election.
 In view of this situation the politicians are asking one another, Where are the doubtful states?" The group of states known as the middle west compose d voting territory of which no political lead CT dares venture more than a guess as to how they will vote in any national cleo ton. Such states as Ohio, Indiana H. linois, Iowa. Michigan, Minnesota, Wis. consin Kansas and Nebraska have dur ing the past 70 years gone republican and democratic and some of them populist, ill both state and national elections. In 1893 MT. Bryan and his followers and campaign managers counted on carrying all of those states because most of them had gone democratic or populist in the state and congressional elections of 1894 To the surprise of the country a tidal wave of anti-Bryanism swept all of that group of states lying east of the Missis sippi river. In 1900 the same group of states was supposed, during the campaign, to be either doubtful or at least fighting ground. But when the returns came in President Mckinley had carried not only the middle west but Kansas and Ne l braska as well.
 | These states of the middle west have i votes in the electoral college as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19

encyclopedias regard them as un- worthy of mention. In the latest spe- cialized work (seven large volumes) on carpentry and building, there is noth. ing about nails.
 Is anything of more importance than a proper selection of the little bits of metal that are supposed to bind secure ly together all the lumber used in the construction and decoration of house?
 Fifty years ago there were upward of 5000 nails with different names, all of which were perfectly understood by the persons manufacturing or using them. These included horseshoe nails, brads and tacks, all kinds of spikes, clasp nails, clout nails, counterclout nails, pail, deck, scupper, mop, chisel point, etc.
 Today we have common fence, sheet ing, casting, box, flooring, finishing, fine finishing, light barrel, lining, roof ing, shingle, slating, clinch, boat, cooper, tobacco, zinc, copper, tin and galvanized nails and numerous brands of brads, tacks and spikes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19

esis. He goes on to say that while he is certain that we are in the presence of an unknown force, he is convinced that the phenomena will ultimately be found orderly, like all other facts of nature. Some future Newton will dis cover a more complete formula than ours, he prophecies. Every natural fact should be studied, and if it be real, incorporated in the patrimony of knowledge He then adds, with the true scientists humble acknowledg- ment of the infinite reach of the un- discoverd universe, Our knowledge is very limited, and our experience young.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19
TOUCHING TRIBUTE
 TO DIR. J. H. EDWARDS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22.,

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22.) ings, John Owen and J. M. Perkins; Mrs. J. M. Perkins, accompanist. Hymn-No 156.
 Prayer Anthem: 70, Lord of Hosts, Almighty King choir.
 Responsive Reading-Nineteenth Psalm. Gloria Patri.
 Scriptural Reading-Matthew 18th chap ter, first to tenth verses
 Announcements.
 Easter offering.
 Solo-"Land of My Dreams," Miss Zai- dee Rogers.
 Sermon-Topic, Immortal Life" Solo-Selected, MT. John Owen. Prayer
 Hymn-No 554.
 Benedction
 7:45 p. m.-Anthem This is the Day." choir.
 Hymn--No. 329.
 Prayer.
 Song-"Calvary" quartet.
 Scrlptural Reading-Luke 19. Hymn-No. GIT.
 Sermon-Topic: "The Mission of Jesus" Hymn-No. 516. Prayer. Doxology
 At St. Anthonys church on Easter Sun day morning masses will be celebrated at 8, g and 1O:30 o'clock. The last mass will be high mass. The Rev. F. C. Doyle will preach on the resurrection. The music will be elaborate.
 The mass will be sung from Farmers in B flat and Gounod's Messe Sohenelle For the offertory the choir will sing Lambillotte's Regina Coeli Mrs. H. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19
DOUBTFUL STATES, WHERE ARE THEY2 Some PerpIexing Prob ems of the Presidential Race NEW YORK MAY DECIDE IT But There Is Large Number of Ifs" In the Way-PoIitcal Con.
 ditions Have Changed.
 shrdlu
NEW YORK MAY DECIDE IT

New York April 1S.-(special)-In the ordinary course of political events the state of New York, with S9 votes in the electoral college, may cast the deciding vote in the election of the next President of the United States, but a long line ot ifs may be inserted right here. new state (Okiahoma) is in the union this year and will add seven votes to the electoral college which will elect the next President and Vice President of the United States.
 The constitution of the United States provides for one presidential ele tor for eery senator and representative in the Congress and these men go through the form of electing the President and the Vice President. With Oklahoma making the forty-sixth state of the union there will be 43S votes in the electoracl college this year and PAP votes will be necessary to a choice The oldest political mathe- matician may put down six and carry two and he cannot figure out the probable result of the vote in the electoral college, unless he can figure out results in some of the so-called doubtful states.
 There was a time, not so many years ago, says the Evening Sun, when the states of New York, New Jersey and connecticut were supposed to cOnlrOl nd- tonal elections. If those three states went democratic their votes in the cleo toral college, combined with the votes of the solid south and the border states usually derlocratic-would elect a demo- crat as President. If any one of them went republican that party. would win the election. This fact was very forcibiy demonstrated in 1884 and again in 1SS But time moves and political conditions change This year the states that are usually classed as safely democratic and the number of electoral votes from each fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-19

s12oO-Beautiful lot on Ave. F and 2sth St. s2OoO-Good 4-room house. corner lot; Ave.
 1 and 24th St. ss17OO-Pretty broom house, Avenue I and 24th St. $1260-Two good lots near Fairview s2750-Good Groom house, Avenue l and 20th street. s50O0-9-room two-story residence mod
 ern; Avenue H and 23d St.