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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
LOCAL RREYITIEs.

Alb,ra Kidd, co'ored, was arrested
in the cou ty yesterday ca led with
ceiling liqu with ut gov'rimen'
/ license and eas dismissed.
A WE'LL. tt ,nded and int'rs 1g me- t
| ing OF AIexandia Ledge, No. 1853. Be
ueyoIer ADD Pr ,te.t We o der nj Elks.
was held les night, st which ne sew
tril candidst 8 were IN tbtsd'
VIM. H Rob nson, blolher Of MsgnuI
L. Robinson, died lsst night. He ws'
native of Cumberland, Nd, and 9
risted msn of Lewis st'in, the we'll
known Cumh Rand und sker.
"fhe Blue Bonnet" one OF the films
t. lie rr pel t d by the Alexsn'ria
Amusemer Company t)nieht, Is an Inn
rsssive piotors story founded On truth.
Don't fail to see H.
Arraogemer t have been made by the
Epwor.h League Of Trinity Methodist
Ewiscopal Church for no ding an install
lstlon OF officers of that organisation TO-
night It s O'Clock. A social and lit
ersry programme will be rendered.
II has been observed by several per-
sons thst should fire occur anywhere
in the neishborhoOd of Gibbon and
st. Asaph ,t'e,t, some difficulty would
be exp rleuced fr IN the resent con-
d on OF the tire in placing steam
engine near the FIRE plug st that inter-
set ton. There are many fr ime housts
In that vicinity, and any delay on the
palt OF the department in case OF hre
woald be disastrous.
Tue registration books In the different
wfrIs OF the city were opened at sunrise
this morning and will close at sunset.
Persons Who fail to register today can
not part cipate in the congressional pri'
mary which will be held June 8. A
! rye number of voters had already avail
ed themselves of the opportunity by
registering, and but few names we're ad.
ded to the books today.
This is the last day for candidates for mq'
nicipal Offices at the June election TO hle
notice with the c ERIK Of the Corporation
Court. 50 far no one in opposition to the
democratic ticket has filed notice.
The committee of the I7th Virginia Regi-
ment Chapter, having in charge preparations
for the celebration OF President Dagis's birth
day. will meet in Lee Camp Hall tomorrow
afternoon at half past three o'clock.
Mr.. H. Bloch received a consignment OF
peaches from Georgia today and curing the
seas1n will have peach ice cie,m at his store
on King street
Fried CLANS SOC dozen. Vegetable soup
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam soup
Monda5, Wednesday and Friday. G. ID.
Zimmerman, Market Space. marc II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
DAh w.
woodward LOtlrOD
10th, 18th, F.&0.Sts. NV.
Washington, D. c.
Special Sale Of
WOmen'S Shirt
Waists.

The most desirable, Irlt cal, anC
convenient garment fbr women's sum
mer wear. And just 81 tie beginning o
the season comes thi, rae buying op
pcrtunity.
They comprise the surplus stocks Of
prominent manufsct IT rs bought 1t
pr CO conces on aud offered st iouith t
q third less than regulsr Ircls.
All are fresh, lisp goots, just from
the cases; dainty linger ear t, and tn
new tailored styles; some richly PlaiD
ttiers elegantly hsnd-emtr i'd red and
trimmed With laces, embroideries, taek'.
&C., Many have the long sleeves and
ct q collars and cuffs. The asst TT mel
is an unusual one, and II r. lisa com
pltt, line of sizes.
Women's White Lava Wants, trim
med with 6lst lace and embroidery. Also
with entire front of emtr ,ider.; fat ~
10 back.
sec each. Value, 1925.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.

The special committee appointed by
the City School 30. I'd u consider the
matt n OF the erection of q new school
building on the Brer lot NIT last night.
A number of plans were submitted but
that of Mr.. O. N. Robinson, OF Rich
mond. was deemed the beit and was
adopted. The building is to be OF brick
and cement and is TO contain sixteen
rooms The old Brent building is to be
torn down anG the material in It used 10
the construction of the new building,
the cost of which Is to be about $50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
AppJJ0ATION DISMISSED.

Mr.. T. NJ. Wsmpler, If CulPePer,
who came here yesterday in the interest
of Mr.. r. L. Gordon TO examine the
Fourth ward registration books, today re-
ouested the clerk OF the Corporation Court
that his application f 7 writ to compel
Mr.. James T. Lawler to allow him to
examine the books of that ward be dis
.,otaaad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

As climax to The long and bitterly
contest fight in Ohio sgsinst the
Standard Oil monopoly, Attorney Gen.
trh Ellis and County Prosecutor David
Will In the Circnit Oonr. at Finlay
t day attack the octopus from three dif-
f.reut aides. Q 40 wsuauio proceedings,
mandsmus ana defence Of the verdict
against the Standard OIL Company OBJ
tanned in the probate court will be the
cases heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
RASRBALL,.

A baseball team OF this city known as
the Oar finals defeated the George wash
ing high School team ye. terday by q
score of 10 to 8. The Oar finals will play
the CHATS, a sit ing team OF Alexandra,
on the old fair grounds tomorrow even
inu at 3 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
pIyER NOTES.

Toe barge Nettie. Captain Arthur
sI..on i loading rock at W. A. smoot
& Oo u whsri kr Fort Washington.
The schooner Leven Woolford, = nm
Mschodoc VITA lumb'r - d. H. f'eiu
& Oh has arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
IMPROVING PROPERTY.

Mr.. Joho A. Marshall 10 beaut lying
bis Iroptry at the corner OF King spa
Hepr, slrse,s by extensive improve
ments. de is also having laid grsho'
lithic pavem, Mt on the King and Henry
street sides Of said property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Women's White Lawn Waists, with
long sleeves, soit cuffs and plated
fr)ni; fast 10 back. Also Of ihin lswn,
10 blsck-and-white effects, with pls It'd
front and plated soft cuffs.
$500 each. Value, 81 So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
ASSIGN N ENT.

Mr.. Samuel Mills, jr., who conducts
bakery on Oronoco street, lttgeen Alfred
and Patrick, today made an assignment
TO MIR. Douglass Stuart for the benehl o.
his creditors, making none preierr.d
The liabilities are placed at about 20, 2OC
and the sssesis at about 81, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Women's India Linon Waists, with
plated front, st'ff collar and cuff, 81 d
long sleeves; fsstsn 10 back. Aiso with
plated frott aud colored collar aud cuffs.
$l.75 each. Value, 1925.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Womsn's White Madras Waist, ct it.
10 tliltrsd; 6ne tucks and hand embroid-
cry down trout; long sleeves, with tiff
collar and cuffs of emtr ,idsry.
1896 each. Value, 50. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Tans are The real thiog for spring
wear. We handle the SWEETEST liue in
town. Our motto, high grade. low prices
7 A. Marshall & Bro. 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
REsIGNED.

Mr.. w. !. B. Duncan, 8 member OF
the Oity Electoral Board, today tsndele
his resignst ON as such and Judge Barley
annoIuted Mr.. ]. 7. Sweeney in his stead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

You don't have to go to Washington
for all the new dainty Gestures In nne
footwear. LOCI our stock over snp ~
clnvlnced. We have all The ew styles
j. A. Marshall & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Womeh's Lingerie Waists, OF fne bs-
tiste, with "3.4" sleeves, tdumed with
valenciennes lace fasteu 10 back. -
1895 each. Value, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Flax, CLARK 4 Flags All.llnen
Wsi.t,, neatly tucked, with stiff tara
back cuff.
So 90 each. Value, 5000.
Third hOor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

All want the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at ]. A. Marshall
4 Bros, 422 King street NOVEL IT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Insist upon Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salye
# Is especially good for piles. Sold by W.
CreightOn & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

For this section cloudy, probably rain TO-
night. Wednesday partly cloudy; light ca
TO south winds, becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

The city seems to be oysrran Wlsa dogs
many Of whom are worthless ours VINCE
should be destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

"ssyl your shoes are beauties" said
a prominent citizen to friend Tina
week. "Wbsre did you purchase themI
These shoes sFs the He's | bought
them at ]. A. Marshall q Bros, Az
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
Local Matters.
,nr and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow ct 4:44 and sets 7;lO
High water at 1867 9. m. and 1885 .. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
CORPORATION COURT.
rIndra L. @. Barley preslding. ]

[Judge L. @. Barley presiding.l
E. II. Jackson, trustee 10 bankruptcy
of the estst, Of Il. N. 'oir'r1, VS.. the
Southern Railway Company; arguments
on demuir r hesrd; some of the demur-
rers we're ovefguled aud Others sustained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
FOR RFNT.

HOUSE sol Duke street Ia prime con-
dition. Possession given about June
maylQ Tvs r. IAhrE nl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

TOR SALE NATIONAL CASH R GlS
TER, five banks Of KEYS. initial keys,
paid-out keys, charge keys, receive keys,
check printing, detail adder and strip; regis
tiers from cent to $40. Original cost 800.
As good as new. Will be sold cheap to I'M
mediate purchaser. Apply
T. +. BURROUGHS. SGE 4 co..
maylq 81 Alexandria, va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

COR SALE Baby CHICKS from
+ choice b sck Minorcs and Plymouth
pcoks. loo each; also EGGS for SITTING. APP
NV AT 1872 south Washing on street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

a Osl-On Saturday, a gold Masonic
l. CHARM. A suitable reward WI pe
maid for its return to w. z. TAILOke
PHARMACY. maxlo o.
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XXyANTED.zA WHITE BOY II or lS
w years Old - stind in market. Apply
TO q liNES h ALLEN, city market.
maylS 3ls
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09

It when she was in the fo'c'sle., Per-,
haps she hadn't got much to laugh
about then; and while she was up
there enjoying 'erself watching us
chaps work, the committee was down
below laying it's 'eads together agfn.
"When l went down to the cabin
agin ittVas like dressmaker's shop.
There was silk handkerchiefs and all
sorts O things on the table, an the
skipper was lowering about with big
pair of scissors in his hands, wonder
ing how to begin.
81 csha'n't attempt anything very
grand he ses, at. last: Just some
thing to slip over them boys clothes
she's wearing
"The mate didn't say anything. He
was busy drawing frocks on a little
piece of paper, and looking at 'em
with his head on one side to see
whether they looked better that way
"'By Jove! I've got it, ses the old
man, suddenly. Where's that dress.
ing gown your wife gave your
"The mate looked up. don't know
he ses, slowly. I've mislaid it,
"'Well, it can't be far ses the
skipper. It's just the thing to make
a frock Of
"1 don't think So ses the mate. 1T
wouldn't hang properly. Do you know
what Iwas thinking Off
"'Well,' ses the skipper.
"'Three O. them new flannel shirts
o. yours ses the mate They're very
dark, an they'd hang beautiful
"'Let's try the dressing gown first,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09

euRLY BELGIAN FORCES CAPTAIN
AND MATE TO WALK
THE PLANK,
SlNGLE-HANDED ACT OFPlRACY
With Aid Of Cabin Boy He Attempts
to Navigate Ship, But Is Wrecked
on Island Reef-Arrested
and Held for Trial.

Sydney.-Details have just reached
this city of a cold-blooded but highly
romantic instance of single-handed
piracy.
Joseph Mortimer, q burly Belgian
cook, has been committed for trial on
the charge of forcing the captain and
mate Of an American built schooner
on which he was employed, to walk
the plank in regular old.fashioned
Capt. Kidd style. After disposing of
them in this fashion and with the help
of only cabin boy, he attempted to
navigate the ship into an Australian
port, intending there to sell it. Know.
inf absolutely. nothing. about Heamap;2,
ship, this strange crew succeeded only
in running their craft on to the reefs
which fringe the Gilbert islands in the
South Pacific. There they were ar
rested and held for trial by the local
authorities
The cabin boy, George Jackson, an
English lad, broke down and told the
greWsome story. 1t appears that the
schooner, which was a two-master of
about SO tons burden, and named the
Neuvre Tigre, hailed from Callao,
Peru, and was engaged in the coastal
trade. On it's last voyage it left that
port with a cargo of coke, carrying a
crew of four, all told-the captain, the
mate, Mortimer, the cook, and Jack
son, the cabin boy.
The vessel had not been at sea
many hours when, the night being a
dark one, Mortimer crept on deck
with tomahawk, and, stealing up be-
hind the mate, who was standing at
the wheel, aimed a terrific blow at
his head. Had it reached home it
would have dashed the mans brains
out, but, though unconscious of any
danger, the mate moved his head
slightly. Instead of striking his head
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09
Upholdjnu Authority.

It was a score of years ago that w.
J. Connors, now chairman of the New
York Democratic state committee, &C.
cured his first great freight.handling
contract, and when the work was
ready to start he appeared on the Ohio
street dock at Buffalo and called a
thousand burly 'dock-wollopers" to Or
der.
Now" roared Connors, "yez are to
worruk for me, and want livery man
here to understand what's what. kin
lick amy man in the gang"
Nine hundred and ninety-nine swal-
lowed the insult, but one huge, double
listed warrior moved uneasily, and,
stepping from the line, he said: "You
can't lick me, Jim Connors."
Il can't, can't II" beloved "Fingv"
mo, We can't" was the response.
ooh, we'll; thin go to the Office and
git your money" said "Fingy." "Ill
have no man in me gang that I can't
lick. Magazine
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09

the tomahawk buried it's edge In his
arm. The mate turned and grappled
with his assailant, at the same time
shouting for help.
The cook was powerfully built
man, and it was apparent from the
first to the cabin boy, who watched
the desperate struggle from safe dis
lance, that he would ultimately tri-
umph. After an unsuccessful attempt
to wrench the tomahawk from the
grip of Mortimer the mate broke away
and sought safety in the rigging.
The commotion and the shouts of
the mate had by this time brought the
captain on deck. He took in the stu.
alton at a glance, but before he could
seize weapon Mortimer was upon
him and rendered him unconscious
with blow from the tomahawk
Then the cook ran to his bunk below
and almost Immediately reappeared
with loaded shotgun, which he had
evidently prepared in advance Point
ing it at the mate, who was still
perched in the rigging, he gave him
the alternative of jumping overheard
or being shot. After an unsuccessful
attempt to argue the cook into a more
pleasant frame of mind the mate chose
the former alternative and took a
header from the rigging into the sea-
BY this time the captain had re-
gained consciousness, and the cook
standing over him with the shotgun,
gave him also the option of being shot
or jumping into the sea- 1t did not
take the captain long to decide which
was the lesser Of the two evils, and
he Immediately took a header over
the rail.
Mortimer then advanced threaten
ingly upon Jackson, who was crouch
ing behind the forward mast almost
dead with fear Standing over the
youth the cook forced him to promise
to help him take the vessel into an
Australian port and exacted a VOW
from him that he would never tell Of
the events of the day.
With this curious crew of two,
neither one of whom knew enough to
box compass, the voyage was begun.
and it was not long before the vessel
was hard on reef and a hopeless
wreck.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09
CLEVER NEwFouNDLANo noa.
Insisted on Leaving 4 Tip for the
Waiter After Meal.

There was. a Newfoundland NJ dog On Il.
board H. M. S. Bellona, which kept on
deck during the battle of Copenhagen,
running backward and forward with
such courage and anger that he be-
came greater favorite with the men
than ever. When the ship was paid
off, after the peace Of Amiens. the
sailors had parting dinner on shore.
Victor was placed in the chair and fed
roast beef and plum-pndding, and the
bill was made out in Victors name.
To further carry out the joke three
sovereigns were placed in front Of
Victor and the waiter ordered to give
change. He did so, the dog wagging
his tail benevolently the while. A
small pile of copper and silver being
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09
- p sstas- e., So
HUNGRY sBl|'l!LN.
xf 4 81
Everything Turned to Candy, But It
Was Only a Dream.

Billy said he was hungry, but he
wasn't, really, for when his mother Of
fered him a generous slice of nice
bread and butter, he pushed it away,
saying that he didn't want any "old
bread and butter" he wanted a nickel
to buy candy with.
IF you can't eat bread and butter,
Billy said his mother, you aren't
very hungry"
But can't I have the nickel, moth.
er?' pleaded Billy.
NO." replied his mother: you are
only candy hungry, not really hungry.
And candy isn't good for little boys:~
Billy didn't agree with his mother
In this matter. To be sure, he had
spent five cents for candy only the day
before; besides he had his Saturday
money every week. but he chose to
feel aggrieved on this particular after
noon, because. he was denied that
which he thought he should have.
Without another glance at the de.
spised bread and butter, Billy slung
himself out of the, house and up in
the orchard where he, lay down on the
grass under an apple tree, feeling that
he was very badly treated. 1t was
very pleasant up there, with the sun
light Pickering down through the
green branches. Billy, gazed idly up
at the blue sky, wishing he was man
with lots of money Cd that, he could
buy all the candy he. wanted.
Presently he heard a bell ringing
loudly. Wondering if supper was ready
he srose and went into the house
There, on the dining,ro table was
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09
Cat characteristics,

Cats, rather than belong to a new
master, will cling in grief to the old
walls and refuse to be taken away
from them. But if they can follow
their master they will go to the end
of the world. One must not forget
that they are extraordinarily nervous
and timid, and from timidity easily
lose their heads and run away, they
themselves know not whittier. They
must be we'll protected and made to
feel that they are guarded and cared
for. We must not, however, expect q
cat to obey like dog. It is free and
Independent little beast-a cousin OF
the Iona tropical animal which
needs great warmth in order to be-
come most beautiful and as large as
it's nature permits.-Carmen Sylvia, in
the Century.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09

placed one plate, one knife and one
fork. But he could see nothing to eat
Taking up the plate, lie started toward
the kitchen, thinking. perhaps, the
supper was ready, waiting for him on
the stove, but he stopped short, for he
perceived that the plate was made of
candy. On examining the knife and
fork, he found that, they, too, were of
the same sweet substance In the
kitchen, it was the same thing. The
pots, kettles and stove, were all made
of licorice, while candy dishes, pans
and chocolate broom gave the room
the appearance of a regular candy
shop
Billy wondered vaguely if his moth
er was going into the business. He
thought he would hunt her up and ask
her what it all meant For she surely
would know. So he ran up the candy
stairs to her room. Here, also, every
bit of furniture was composed of
sweets. Bed, chairs, pillows, and even
the curtains, hung in stiff folds of
solid sweetness. BY the window stood
his mother. He went quickly up to
her, but to his horror, as he touched
her hand, he saw that she, also, was
turned into candy.
This was too much for poor Billy.
He burst into bitter weeping. "Oh,
oh, what shall do! Everything is
candy. Even my dear mother is turned
no. Al
But I thought you were so fond of
candy"
"Oh, OH" walled Billy, Mortified at
this dreadful speech. I'LL never eat
candy again. My own dear mother.
Oh, oh;"
With start, he awoke. His face
was covered with perspiration, and his
heart was humping like little steam
engine. Oh, how thankful he was to
lind it all dream.
Sitting up, he gazed about him in a
dazed sort of way, for he was hardly
yet wide awake Dear me-" said he
| aloud, when his heart had slowed
down bit. II came near being turned
into a candy kid myself l guess the
Saturday money will be good enough
for me after this
He went back to the house and into
the kitchen. There, on the table,
still lay the piece of bread and butter
his mother had left for him. Selling
it, he took a big bite.
my, but that tastes good,'' said
Hungry Billy.-Annie Briggs Fox. in
Good Literature.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-09
A TREE PUZZLE,
The Puzzle Landlord Put Up to His
Tenants.

A certain landlord had a square plot
of land. in one quarter of which stood
house, let to four tenants. In the
balance of the ground the landlord
planted four apple trees, placed as
shown in the sketch.
Now" said the landlord to the ten
ants, rubbing his hands. IF you can
divide the ground around the house
into four equal plots, alike in shape.
and each containing one of the four
apple trees which have planted, yor