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

Many people are still visiting the in-
tersection of Franklin and Patrick
streets for ths purpose of viewing the
havoc wrought by the fire "Wednesday
night when six building we're destroyed
and several others seriously damaged. As
was stated yesterday, about 70 per cent.
of the Losses Is covered by insurance,
and 1t lie stated that the work of rebuild
ing Mr.. T. F. Burroughs, Son & Co
buildings will soon be commenced.
Others dwellings will also be built upon
the sites of those destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
THREE RIBS BROKEN.

A coIored man named William Massey
was knocked from load of hay near The
northwest corner of Duke aud Henry
streets this morning and had three ofhi'
ribs broken. Massey was on top of the
hay while the vehicle was passing into
the yard and was struck by beam
which knocked him TO the ground. The
iUiured mao was taken 10 the Alexsn-
dfla HosDital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CLERKS OFFIOE IMPROVEMENT

The committee on public property OF
the City Council met today and released
Mr.. J. d. Knight from the compliance
with the terms OF his bid for the work Of
improving the clerks office of the Cor
porstiou court. The next lowest bid,
from Washington contractor, was not
accepted for the reason that II exceeded
the amount appropriated for the i'm
provement and the committee decided to
have the work done by the day under
the supervision of the city engineer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
SPECIAL SERVICE.

A special prayer service lie TO be held
by the Westminster League tonight at
8 O'Clock, 10 the Second Presbyterian
Church, in place Of the usual business
snd 8, cisl meeting. A large chorus with
violins and cornst 10 rehearsinga fine
programme OF entirely new music, and In
addition to the chorus work, several
ousrtets and duets will be rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
AUCTION SALES TOMORROW.

The house and lot ll6 Kin g street, q
lot on the north side OF Fayeste alley,
between Lee and Union streets, and the
house and lot ct the southeast corner OF
O leen and Fairfax streets will be sold
at public auction at noon tomorrow In
front of the Royal street entrance 10 the
City Hall.
Capt. R. F. Knox will sell at the
same lime aud place tract OF land In
Mount Vernon msgIslerial district, Fair
fax county. The trsc! contains Sat
acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
DIsTILLERY CLOSED.

Mr.. E. B. Sisson, who owns the dis
tIllery at Legato, aud who was granted
a license at the last term OF our Circuit
Court, TO continue the business for
another year, changed his mind, sur
rendered the license, and discontinued
the business on the FIRST OF May. Under
the new law the distillery could not be
operated at a profit, add there was moth
lag to do bat TO close it, Fairfax
HaPald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
WON THE HONORs.

On the Annual Field Day at the V.
P. l., at BLACK sburg. Frank Westelsken
of this city carried of the houors In the
dashes. He won the 100, 220 and440 yard
dashes. The fast time of 9 4-6 seconds
was made 10 the 100 yard dash, and So
seconds for the 440 yard dash. His
time for the 100 was l-5 second above
fha FaeoPd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
THE SOUTHERN SHOPS.

The force Of mechanics now employed
at the shops OF the Southern Railway
10 this city have, it Is said, been re-
duced to about forty, and these are
working but eight hours four days In
week. Several years ago about four
hundred men and twenty-eight apPren-
tices we're at work In these shops. Some
Of the men composing train crews ssy
they barely get enough "rnns" 10 a
month 10 pay their board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CASE COMPROMISED.

A few days ago the steamer River
Queen cOllided with the schooner Kib-
BILE, Capt. Keith Davis, q short distance
above this city. The schooner, which
wRs considerably damaged, is now at
Deans shipyard undergoing rp'irs.
The company owning the River Queen
have effected a compounds with Captain
n yta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
THE TRENTON.

A number OF men are still at work en-
deavoring to raise the sunken siesmer
Trenton. Nearly all the freight has
been taken from the boat, and 1t Is
thought she will soon be brought to the
surface. Another chain broke yesterday
and heavier ones are now being used.
Tue body OF ths little boy who was
drowned by the SIM .Dg of the steamer
hiss not been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
NEW MILITARY COMPANY.

1t Is understood that 8 paper Is In
circulation for names for q new military
company to be organized In this city at
an early date, or more properly for re-
organization of the Alexandra Light
Iufaniry, which, as stated yesterday, has
Just been disbanded. Those interested,
it Is said, are receiving much encourage
ment. Alexandria should not be with
out q military organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
RECEPTION.

As heretofore stated, Rev. VIM. III.
Poisal, pastor of Bethany Methodist
Protestant Church, will tonight be ten
dered q reception BY his congregation In
the psrlors of r. E. Lee Camp Hall. A
feature of the exercises will be musical
and literary programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The purchasers of Peabody building,
Messrs. A. y. Doniphan, Milton d.
Morrell and O. O. Leadbester, met today
and gave the contract to Mr.. Samuel ID,
Devsughn for fitting up the rear portion
OF the building for Offices for the South
ern Railway Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
POLICE COURT.

[Justice Il. B. Oston presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
A young man, charged with assaulting
Archie Nails, Was fined $50.
Netlie Devsll. charged with vagrancy,
was dismissed.
Kenneth Rich, charged with stealing
q spring from a blacksmith shop, was
turned over TO bis mother for correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
LITERARY MEETING.

The regular monthly literary meeting
of the Epworh League, Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, will be
held tonight at eight o'clock. 10 the
Young Peoples Building. All are in
yited 10 attend,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
PROOEEDs OF MUSICAL.

At the sale aud musical entertainment
held In Oopft dsrste Veterans Buildir 6.
April the twenty.third, under the al s.
plces of the WOman's Auxiliary to r.
E. Lee Camp The sum Of e75 was real
lied. This sum will be devoted to the
painting Of the Confederate Veterans
Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CHARGED WITa ASSAULT.

A warrant was Issued today for the ar.
rest OF a young man living 10 the south
eastern section OF the city who Is chsrged
With assaultiug g. w. Pettey, chief en-
gineer Of the Fire-Depsrtmeni, The as
sault is alleged TO bsvs taken place al
The 6re Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

Tsns are the resl Ihiog for spring
wear. We handle the SWEETEST line in
town. Our motto, high grade, low prices.
J, A. MARSHALL 4 Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

All want the best. The He's, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to bs had at j. A. Msrshall
q Bros, 422 King street NOVEL II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY.
fudge A. NJ. Aiken, presiding

r. M. Cheshire We, Washington .
Southern Railway Company, suit for
So, 900 for personal ipjuries; jury and
casa 10 progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

Kennsiy's Laxative Cough Syrup does rot
const pate, but On the ether hand its axsl'Ve
principles eeatly move the bowels. Cnil rea
like il. Sold by w. +. Gle ght)n 4 Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

Real imported SshweitEer Cheese is some
thing worth eating. That's the kind | sell.
S6c pound. Sylvan Blondheim, the Auth"
Stand, City Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

We sre brinI iull Of spring novelties
for man, woman and chilli. See our
line of low shoes. J. A. Marshall q Bro
422 King atreAt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Waather probablIltles,

San rises tomorrow at 1853 and sets wv.
high water 1T 2:l7 a. IL. and 2:S7 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small safe
sure and gentle little pills. Sold by w. r.
Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
SCHOOL BOARD.

For this section partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday; fresh vest to southwest winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

The members Of The newly formed
Washington Country Club, which is to
make its headquarters in the bonse form
erIy occupied by Surgeon General Rixey
ct Livingstcne Beghis, Alexandra
county, are greatly p,rturbed over q
stringent law recently enacted by the
Virginia legislature regulating the sale
of intoxicating liquors 10 that State. AZ
a matter OF fact the Law is 30 Stringent
and will 'cl this club to such an extent
that the members have faint bope of
being able to dispers, quid refn shmenls
10 their club hous'.
The board Of trustees Of the Southern Nj tn
odist Church has had the grounds 10 front OF
the Young Pe)pls's Building nealy soddei
and these grounds now present a very a.
trantiye spr elrance. To defrsy the expenses
of the work strawberry festival will be held
on the 18th and 18th instant.
David, the infant son Of Mr. Jane, and
Mrs. Mollie Mcbride, died at his pare' -
home, in Del Pay, yesterday. The interment
will take place In Gienwood Cemetery,
Washington, tomorrow.
Mr.. Samuel Spencer, sr aged 20 years.
died az his hone, IN Newport News, on meu'
nesdsy. He has q son living in Alexandra.
The Wallace prize contest for public
sreskinV win Re held tonight by the te1ior
clsss at the Episcopal Theological Seminary.
TIE N. Schiller Beef Company, on King
street, Ielr Patrick. will have tomorrow
spriI lamb, spring chickens, strawberries
and all early We ,etabls at low prices.
The best testimonial in favor of the Auth.
products i, tina growing popularity Of the
Auth" stand. Sylvan Blondheim, the
Auth" Stand, City MARKET.
DIR. Hicks, Eye Specialist. i07 south Royal
street Examination free. spr2S I'm
Fried Clans SOC dozen. veget bic soup
Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday; clam soup
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. G. ii.
Zimmerman. Market Space. marc II
When your food seems u napseate t'Ae
Kodsl. Take Kodal now and until you tnow
you are right sgain. There INIT any don'
what 1t will do and you will iind the Truth OF
this ttateGent verified otter you have use
Kodol for few weeks. 1t is scld here ty
W. F. Creighton & Go.
Money can be saved by buying your
Shoes at MarahslPs. 1922 King arrest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE

Two story Brick Dwelling, 211
north Alfred street, containing
rooms and large yard; excellent
residential section; paved street;
alleys on both sides of house.
Nine room Frame Dwelling No 302
south 81. Asaph street, with all mod
ern improvements Always rented.
Desirable Three.story Brick Dwell
ing Northwest conner st. Asaph end
Queen streets. Fine location FIR a
choice home. Excellent ne ghbOr-
hoOd.
At Bfaddock Heights--6ye acres
Of land improved by frame dwelling
'ofS rooms with good Outbuildings.
Thia Is one Of the finest properties ia
this growing suburb. Magnificent
view Of surrounding country.
Two foe building lots on north
side of Duke street, between Alfred
and Patrick streets, IS 100 to 10 feet
alley.
Three excellent building lots At The
northeast corner of Fairfsx aud Duke
streets. Chico location.
Ten well-locatSd building lots in
Bra dock Heights, within few yards
Of the station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

NOTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM sum
MER PRICES,
Just arrived, barge Nansemond with 600
tons of Best Clean NEW MINED COAL at
lowest summer price. Will be pleased to
have your order. Both phones.
DEW. AITCHESON,
apr22 lO7 south Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

CEYLOS TEAs.-E1ta 6pe Ceylon Teas,
just received by J.C. AlLbuhN'
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
WHAT THE TEACHER DID.
Part of Programme Embarrassing ta
 Bashful Young Man.

Here is a story that is being told on a nice young man who teaches Sun day school class in North Baltimore. It has been told on other young men before, and there is a strong probabil- ity that it never happened at all to this particular young man, but his friends have attached the story to him. and, much to his discontinue, he must bear it. In the first place. he is very bash ful. and the request made by the Sun day school superintendent that he take a class of young ladies, who had just lost their previous teacher, was disturbing enough. The previous teach CT had been charming woman, and her loss was due to marriage with Washington man. The class of ten charming young ladies waited while the young man was being brought from the other side of the room where he had been the presiding genius of a class of small boys. This is MT. T, ladies' announced the superintend, ent. He has consented to become your teacher. and l am sure he will find the position most dellshtiul one. Surely, surely" gushed Mir. T. T shall be charmed, perfectly charmed" and then as the superintendent moved away leaving him bashful. not to say scared. he rushed into his duties at once and now. ladies. if you will tell me what your former teacher al. ways did first we will try carrying ou. the same program There was few moments silence, then pert-looking young miss, casting down her glances most effectively, purred; Well, if you really want to do that way, Miss Grace always kissed us good morning" This may or may not be true, but the young man declares the people who are telling 1t are mean.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
State Capital Notes
Companies Incorporate.

Articles of agreement and incorp1'S' tion have been filed with the secretary of state by the George M. Sink Com pany. which will engage in a general mercantile business at Newport. The inccrporators are: George M. Sink, Eu- gene A. Shaver and NJ. B. Sink. The company incorporates with a capilal of s1O.000, of which $5,4O0 has been subscribed.
 Articles of incorporation and gree ment were filed with the secretary of state Thursday by the Cantrell Whole sale Grocery Company, which Will eh' gage in a general mercantile and gro cerv business at Harrison. The ln corporators are: Thomas R. Cantrell' Howard F. Cantrell, J. P. McClary and Ed s. Matthews The company moor porates with a capital stock of s50,0Oo all of which has been subscribed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
Fund Sill Increasing.

A total of s1S,S09,65 was paid into the treasury of the general revenue fund Monday, thereby swelling that fund from 5000, which is possessed Saturday night, to 6,S09. The money paid in came from two sources, lh- surance tax and liquor license. The largest amount was paid into the treas ury by Sebastian county, whicn brought in the sum of sl3,500 derived from liquor licenses. A total of $o.- 309,65 was paid into the treasury by insurance companies for taxes. rem porarily at least the general revenue fund is safe. Still more money IS due from various counties for liquor license and various insurance com panies. At that, however, the pros porous condition of the fund Is not expected to be long-lived, as it's ex- penses are unusually heavy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
$500 Fee Paid.

One of the largest fees paid to the state by any foreign company enter ing the state to do business since the passage of the celebrated Wingo Act. was paid Tuesday when the American Book Company, incorporated under the laws of New York. filed it's articles of agreement and incorporation with the secretary of state and at the same time deposited with the secretary of state a fee of $500 required by the Wingo Act.
 The company is incorporated with a capital stock of s5,00o.oO0. It claims 10 have $S.945,009 assets and $2.520,- O0o liabilities. The company states that il has no capital invested in Ar kansas and names no place where it will have offices. The company names E. B. Trustworthy of Little Rock as it's agent in this state.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05

again. Besides these, he has only a walking cane to take with him. As he picks his stick up, Miss Maud Char tris flies In to him, excitement and dis may on her face.
 What do you want-more marrons glaces?" he asks, savagely.
 Why, Marina and Enid say they are only going out for drive on the Prado, and they have both got their hand -satchels with them.
 ITO keep their jewelry safe from bellboys,' mutters Barnes. "Besides, those satchels have powder puffs in them, I imagine"
 "Then-you oure-you're not going away now?" This last very neryously
 Does this look like it?' says Bur ton, tapping nonchalantly his boot with his cane Enquire at the office and see if I've paid my hotel bill"
 This Emory by arrangement will Get- tie later.
 "Oh-then it's all right" A great relief nipples the Chartris girl. face. She swishes her two blonde pigtails merrily about.
 Certainly, it's all right, Maudie. Au revoir, till breakfast" and MT Barnes goes away with Edwin to take the ladies down to the open barouche that is awaiting them. At the hotel entrance Edwin places both his bride and his sister in the carriage and seats himself in front of them. looking as carefully to the rear as if he expected a white squall. Barnes springs into the barouche, whispers some orders to the driver and they roll away.
 Gazing on the carriage as 1t rolls away, Maud says contentedly to her self: "Cracky, I was scared Burton was going before l told it to him, ," then adds contentedly: Gee, I'm as smart as diplomatist," as she fishes a fourth piece of paper out of the bosom of her frock. If I'd sold all that let ter to Barnes at the first jump, I'd have been out of stock in trade" So Miss Char is goes up 10 bread and butter tea with her governess quite contentedly and munches marrons glaces surreptitiously over her lessons for the two succeeding hours. Then the carriage not returning with the driving party, the intrigante grows anxious. She sneaks down to the ho- tel office and whispers to the clerk: Have they come back yet? You
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05

know, our friends-Mr Barnes of New York and his party?"
 Not yet, Mademoiselle though be lieve their carriage has returned"
 Their carriage returned?" Maud darts neryously to her mothers par Tor.
 Why are you rushing in upon me, you horrid child?" cries her mother, angry at being interrupted.
 oh, ma, thought you'd like to know. Miss Marston says l had such a good lesson in arithmetic"
 Very well, tell Miss Marston to give you another and a longer one
 Yes, but it's too late now. It's ten o'clock and Mir. Barnes and Enid and the rest haven't come back. When dc you expect them, ma?'
 "l don't expect them.
 What" Mauds eyes roll in dazed way
 They have gone away
 "Where?"
 TO London, l imagine"
 Maud flies from the room and alone in her own chamber sobs, groans and rends her hair, muttering: oh, could have sold Barnes the other part of Ma rinas letter for lots. and now he's gone away and it ain't worth tup- pence"
 She is about 10 go despairinely to bed when curiosity mingling with her disappointment. she calculates: "l wonder what it is, anyway and goes to studying the little quarter of sheet of letter paper she has drawn from the bosom of her frock.
 lt is a mixture of French and Italian. She cannot entirely decipher the for eign Handwriting; indeed she can scarcely understand il.
 But some passages in it produce snch terrible effect upon the ctiId. s nerves that after she has gone 10 bed she losses about and sleep will not come to her. Suddenly her very pig. tails seem 10 stiffen with terror; she rises half out of bed and mutters to herself oh. what do they mean by killing her, if she does: and killing her husband, If she doesnt?"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
Three Pardons Granted.

Governor Pindall Thursday issued two pardons as follows:
 To Tim Jones, who was convicted December 26, 1907, in the mayors court of Conway county on the charge of petit larceny and sentenced 10 six months in jail and fined $50.
 To Charles Cooper, who was also convicted of the same charge in the same court and at the same time and given the same sentence and fine.
 Governor Pindall, Wednesday grant ed a pardon to Robert Morris. who was convicted at the July term, 1907 of the Hot Springs County Circuit Court of petit larceny and who was fined SIC and sentenced to one hour in jail The pardon was granted in order 10 restore citizenship.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass of the centur Good for three rousing crops annually One Iowa farmer on loo acres sold s, S0000 worth of seed and had 300 tons q hay besides 1t is immense. Do try t
 FOR 10c AND THIS NOTICE
 send to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.,, l Crosse, Wis, to pay postage, etc, ,a1 they will mail you the only original setl catalog published in America with sam pies of Billion Dollar Grass. Macaroa Wheat, the sly miller mixer. Sainioln n' dry soil luxuriator Victoria Rape, tbe. A ton green food producer, Silver klal Barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, etc, eIe' etc. i,
 And if you send l4c we will add paI age of new farm seed never before sea by you John A. Salzsr Seed Co.,, u Crosse, Wis. K. X w.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-03-05
SYNOPSIS.
Copyright, lW7. Dodd Mead < Co.. N. Y

Burton II. Barnes a wealthy American fish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth- ar and his Corsican bride, Marina, daughter of the Paolis, from the mur- derous vendetta, understanding that his reward Is to be the hand of the girl he loves. Enid Anstruther. sister of the Eng fish lieutenant The four fly from Aiac- cio to Marselles on board the French steamer Constantine The vendetta pur- sues and as the quartet are about to board the train for London at Marseilles. Marina is handed a mysterious note which causes her to collapse and necessi- tates postponement of the journey. Barnes gets part of the mysterious note and receives letters which inform him that he is marked by the vendetta. He employs an American detective and plans to beat the vendetta at their own game. For the purpose of securing tho safety of the women Barnes arranges to have Lady Chartris lease a secluded villa at Nice to which the party is 10 be taken in a yacht. Suspicion is created that Marina Is in league with the Corsicans. A man. believed to be Corregio Danella, is seen passing the house and Marina Is thought to have given him sign. Ma rlna refuses to explain to Barnes which fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes plans for the safety of the party are learned by the Corsicans. The carriage carrying their party 10 the local landing is followed by two men.