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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
LOCAL BREYITIER.

Another meeting of Old students OF
st. Johns AGA lemy will be held tonight
at the rooms of the Chamber OF Com
merce.
Rain fell throughout most of lsst night
and there. we're copious showers early
this morning which we're followed by
others later.
At the meeting of OhrIst Church YES
try on Monday night Mr.. W. D. Wood
was appointed collector Of the contin-
gent fund of that church.
The regular business meeting OF the
Allison W. O. T. u. will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 8 O'Clock, at the Child
ren's Home on Duke street.
Estimated earnings Of the Southern
Railway for the first week In April show
40 increase OF $50, 941 as compared With
the corresponding week last year.
The trailer of an electric train jumped
the track on King street near Fairfax a.
au early hour last night and remained
of the rails for about an hour.
The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers OF the Lincoln Land aud Improve
ment Company, OF Washington, incor-
porsted, for the election Of directors was
held in this city today.
A meeting OF the Friendship Veter.
aus Fire Association was held last night
when arrangement were made to attend
the funeral OF the lsts Augustus n.
Butts, which took place today.
The greenhouses OF the F. j. Kramer
Floral Co. present summer time look.
The growing roses, ftrus, carnations, vi
Diets, in fact, everything 10 beautiful
flowers aud growing plauls can be seen
there 10 great profusiou.
At the meeting last night OF the
Young Mems Senate the debate on the
subject Of should ladies wesr hats at cd
tertainments was postponed till next
Wednesday night, when a meeting OF
interest to sll The members will be held
Mr.. B. Wbeatley, the undertaken, Is
still making Improvements and altera-
tions in bis undertaking parlors on King
street. His Office Is now regarded As
one of the most coy aud attractive 10
this city. BY new arrangement caskets
are placed In cabinets on the eastern
side Of the Office rooms They are COM
pletely hidden from view, but when Sc
lections are beiug made the cabinets are
brilliantly lighted BY electricity.
Every tnte in 9 while some peop'e start
In TO do things little different from the
others. But they seldom accomplish any
thing. Nest is the one article Of commerce
that has standard price the country over.
There is good meat and there is common
meat. When a firm advertises meat cheap.
that NEST is either mighty common or
mighty old. The prizes Y ioted on meat al
tie Auth Stand are slws's Standard prices
and the meat is always standard quality.
Aud i always fresh Sylvan Blondbeimr
The Auth Stand, City Market.
Crab season has opened, Crab Salad and
| Deyiled Crabs at The Elkton u
Oysters in all styles. Fried Clans every
| day soc. per dozen. Clam soup, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. c. d. Zimmerman
! Market Space. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
77EXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
CORPORATION COURT.

fudge J. B. 7. Thornton, presiding. ]
The case OF the Commonwealth We.
t. O. Roderick, indicted on the charge
of embtzzlipg funds belonging to the
Alexandra Electric Light CJmpany. OF
which he was formerly superintendent,
and which was begun yesterday was 60 =
cludsd at $3.50 O'Clock this ait'rto)n
when the jury brought In q verdict OF
not guilty.
A motion for Judgment OF the Alex
audria Electric Light 90. vs.. p I. Hsr-
riugtoD, for use of electric lights, was
then taken up but was disusssfd upon
motion Of the plaintiffs attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
rheumatism,

More than nine ont Of every ten cases
of rheumatism are simply rheumatism oil
the muscles, due to cold or damp
weather OF chronic rheumatism. 10
such cases no internal treatment is re-
quirsd. The free application Of Ohsmbtr'
lain's Linimeut 10 all that Ia NEEDED,
and 1t is certain to give quick relief
Give 1t trial and see for yourself how
quickly it relieves the pain and soreness
Price, rs cents; large siEe, so cents.
For sale by W. F. Creighton & %. and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
FleiSChmann'S s.
FOR SALE.
Alexandra City Coupon Bonds

Py authority Of
81 In ordinance TO -ovide for the issue Of
seven hundred and 70 iy-Iys thousand dollars
of reqis.e,e or ncn- eyisleIed upon bonds
of the City of Alexandrs. for the purpose Of
refunding or redeeming the outstanding bonds
Of the City Of Alexandris. issued and ted
Iuly the FIRST, Ell hiesn hundred and seventy
nine, and tn provide for sinking funf as re
auired by law" and as provided for in sec
ton of said ordinance. which ret's as follows:
"aec 5 The Finlnce Committee Of the
CITY Council are hereby authorized and d.
reeted TO ex n nge new bon S for outstanding
bond. of same value md to sell, at such time,
in such manner AMI amount as they in their
discretion may deem best. any Of sud new
bonds for the purp1se Of ra's NJ m ,ney q
purchafe any cuts andiBg bond. The pro-
ceeds of the lie Of such OF q { neT bonds as
NAV be sold, shall I've Used only in the pay
cot ofihe old or oui'tandi fonds."
The Finen Committee Of tie Ciy Co Incl,
If Alexandria offers for sale one hundred aud
thirty thousand dollars ($l30.l GO 0U in oOu-
non bonds of the denomination Of one
thousand dollars each IS o 00O) bening
four DER cent interest. These bonds form
mart Of the s745 OOO.OO which wee p'eplred
foy exchange for the issue Of 1879 hich ma
ture on July /, 1909, and are III remaining
amount to be sold or exchange. Bids for
the whole amount or any pc tion ia 'reof mus
be SEALED and addressed to f + Price, Aud.
itor. and will Re opened by the Finance Com
mi,ies on Monday evening. April 18th, 1909
ut four O'Clock, up to which hour any bids
will be received.
The tonds will be delivered on July 1889,
or earlier. at the request Of the bidders, upon
their payment Of the aceumulat d interest.
80 bids will be received unle gouehed for by
accredited banks or bankers Toe comm ttee
reserves the right to rsjet any or all bids,
and also t. consider any business or fiscal
opositions which will enabl. them to
pr mptlv pay of any po' ton Of the 1879
bonds which may remain uneIehanged on
July /, 1873.
w. II. SWEENEY, Finance co,,r,;,,os
J. N. HILL, - ~ Wv
II BLADDER, C;,r can..;1
II r. RnRKE, wy O01"'"'
apl2 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
Object to Strong Medicines.

Many people object to taxing the
strong medicines usually prescribed By
physicians for rheumatism. There ia
no need of internal treatment 10 any
case of muscular or chronic rheumstism,
aud more than nine OF every ten cases
of the disease are of one or the other oil
these varieties. When there Is no
fever and little Qf any swelling you
msy know that il Is only necessary to
apply Obamberlain's Linimeut freely 10
get quick relief. TRY II. For sale BY
W. F. Creighton & 90. and Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
ANNIVERSARY.

The fourteenth anniversary Of the or.
ganizstion of the Good Shepherd Chapel
on south Fairfax street was celebrated
last night at an entertainment given al
that chapel. There vas q large attend
ance and the enter ainment was sue.
cess in every particular. The debt Of
the chapel hiss been entirely wiped out
through the exertious of the members
and their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
PERSONAL.

Misses B .all Dainger6eld, Kitty Bur-
rett aud Hst'ie Douglas left today for
Lexington to attend the Easter dances
at Washington and Lee Uuiversity.
Misses Clarence aud May Snowden
will entertain the Junior Ord Club to-
morrow night at their residence on King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT.

Mrs. E. B. Davis, native of Fairfax
county, whose death occurred in Wash
iugton yesterday, resided In this city
some years ago, being the daughter-in-
Law Of the late Edward w. Davis. Mr..
Benjamin F. Nails, who wSs buried here
three weeks ago, was brother Of the de-
ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
MAIL CAR ON FIRE.

The mail car of north bound pas
senges train which reached the union
station about noon yesterday was found
to be on FIRE. The hose at the depot
was turned on the car aud the flames
we're soon subdued. The fire originated
from an overhested journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
THE FISHING SEASON.

The receipts Of fish show an increase.
Abont rs, 900 herring we're brought to
FishtOwn yesterday. They sold ell the
way from $3.50 to So per thousand.
The receipts Of shsd are slso increasing.
Roe shsd are now quoted at $40 to $40
per hundred, and buck shsd st $50
L. AQn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
UPPER KING STREET.

The special com mittee of the Cham
her of Commerce of this city-MessTs.
]. T. JOhusou, A. ID. BrOckslt, j. w.
May, Laurence Stsbler, Carroll Pierce,
j. Y. Williams, w. A. SmOot, ir, and
]. T. Preston-met at the union station
yesterday afternoon for the purpose OF
consulting with the county board Of su-
psryisOrs, officials OF the W., A. Il Mt.
v. Rwy. and the Wsshington.S outheIn
Railway, concerning conteG plated street
improvements from the corporation liue
on King street TO the union passenger
station. Mr.. w. d. Duke, assistant
president of the Washington Southern
Railway, was the only railroad official
present. No representative of the
county appeared, although the board OF
supervisors have previously taken favor
able action in the matter.
After free Interchange of opinion be.
tween the members OF the committee
and Mr.. Duke, the latter stated that he
would lay the matter before the board Of
directors oil the road. He also sigDi6ed
his desire that the board would take
favorable action toward iurtherlng the
movement for the proposed improve
ments.
Those present say that there Is every
reason to believe that at an early date
the improvements will be made. The
work proposed is the laying Of vitri6ed
roadway and asphalt sidewalks to be
paid for by the railroads, the county and
the property owners along the street.
GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK
The decoration committee has offered
q prize OF twenty-five dollars for the
bnildlng which presents the finest deco
ration on April 30. the 120th auulver.
cary Of George WashingtOu's fret iuaug'
uTatiOD.
Those who have rooms to rent and will
entertain visitors during Home Coming
Week are requested To send their names
20 Mr.. Peter Won de Westelakeu, chair
MAJ of the entertainment committee.
The supervisors and officers of Fairfax
county have decided to attend the
ceremonies OF the dedication of George
Washington Park In body on the SOh.
Secretary Wedderburn acknowledges
the following additional contributions
through his office; 7. W. Whitney, Of
Fairfax county, $40; Gordon Thomas,
Of Alexandria, So.
The Junior Order American Me.
chanics, OF Fairfax county, expect to
assist 10 the dedication OF George Wash
ingtou Park with band.
OsceOIa Tribe, Improved Order Of
Red Men, No. /. have decided to parade
on April so, and will undoubtedly make
fine display.
The rooms of the Chamber OF Com
merCe will be open on the SOth instant
for the entertainment of wholesale man
ufsctuIers aud other oul-Of-toWu GUS
TONERS Of the members Of the oTgauiEa'
ton. A lunch will also be furnished
the visitors on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

RI
We place on sale Thursday, coo yards
1?i Fruit Of I com muslin, in short
length, special price. .....
We place on sale Thursday, one ease OF
five hundred yards 8 cent dress giDg-
hams. peciol price, yard. ....... ...."
We place on sale Thursday, $40 yards
Pates 121c dress ginVhams, short
lengths, special price, yard. ...... .....
We place IN sale Thursday, 250 yards
hest 12Ic dark percales, special price,
We place on 'als Thursday, one lot OF
l0c light parcales, special price, ward
We place on sale Thursday, enc bale 81
brown 40 inch muslin, spe ial price,
yard.......... ....-"...."..... ...... ..."..
We pla,e on sale Thurs lay. fifteen
pieces lac white madras, special
pri6 e, yard. ...... ................ .......
We place on sale Thursday, nine pair
S. cofsets, special price, each ....,......
We place on sale Thursday, one LOT of
100 c0rsets, special price, each..........
We place on sale Thursday, ten pieces
SOC wide embroidery banding, special
price, yard...-.. ............. .......". ......
We place on sale Thursday, ar other
case ehillren's fine Isle rib hose,
sizes 8 to 81, seconds Of the &c kind,
special price, elch.."............ .......
We plare on sale Thursda', 25c ruch-
ing, neck lengths, special price. ......
We place on sale Thursday, fifty pieces
fancy and MORE ribbon. p inches
wide, special price. yard........... ......
We place on sale Thursday, twenty-five
I pieces 81 dies, and waists nets, SO to
Al inches wide. special price, yard -.
We place on sale Thus lay. I n pieces
50c embroidery aouncing, II inches
vide, special prize, yard. minimum.
We place on sale Thur day. twenty-five
doz. ladies' los lace collars, special
price, each e. ........,......... ....... ......
We place on sale Thursday, one case Of
sixty dozen ladies' lOc vests, special
price, for. ........ ........ .................
We place on sale Thursday, thirty
dozen 35c nainsook co. set covers. sps-
cial price, O. CHI ..... ... ................"
We place on sale Thursday, 6flesn
dszen boys 12l Buster Prown bose,
sizes 81 and 7. special price, eaeh......
We place on sale Thursday, two $40
black wolfe skirts. special price. each
We place on 81 e Thursday, 100 pieces
good heavy t tleia ribbon, 10 and zoe
quality, special prize, yard :. >. ..Y....
We place on sale Thursday, 500 yards
S, 10 ank l2lc Cluny lace and insert
ingl, special price, ysrd.......... ......
We place ON sale Thursday, twenty. five
pieces Lancaster apron ginghsms,
best quality, special price, yard .......
We place on lie Thursday, our l. and
18c table oil cloth, Ii yards wide, spe'
cial price, yard. ....".. ....,. .....
We place on sale Thursday. nine pieces
l5c Henley suitings, special price,
yhru,,.,s., ...,.s.
We place on sale Thursday, fifty pieces
long cloth, IL yards TO the p ere, el.65
value, special price ............~"....
We place on sale Thursday, 500 yards
Sc dark p,rcales, special price, yard
We place on sale Thursday, q big lot of
% and Csc corset cover embroidery,
II inches wide. special price.
We place on sale Thursday a small lot
Of and l0s embroidery edge and in
seItion, special price, yayd......."....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
The Executive Committee.
FOR SALE.

The ih,ee.st,1Y BRICK HOUSE southeas
conner Of Fairfax and Queen streets and tn
thne building lots adjoining The house j
we'll adapted FOR small factory or can b
converted into fats. Apply
807 Cameron Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

The only store where Regal
shoes can be had outside of
their agency. John A. Marshall
* Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
$4,000 TO LOAN

On Real Estate Security in Alexandria City
and vicinity, in sums Of $500 to 5000. Ad-
drez, CONFIDENTIAL, in care Gazette
Ofics, apr 1881
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
Shoes always wear q smile. Sold only
by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
Eggs FOR SETTING

from my prize winning Buff Rocks and Black
Minorcas. Also Thompson Strain Barred
CHAs f. OUTCALT,
mellow 122 south Washington street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
DECORATE.

RESOLVED, Tn all citizens be ur
gently requ sted to decorate their residences
and places Of bu.iness for Old Home. Coming
Wesk-April 10th to May lst-thst the color,
of Virginia and the nation predominant. Al
that picture Of General George Washington
be used in every decoration.
Tho Exacufiva Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
WANTED.

XXIANrED.--k FLAT Of two rooms, fur
w nisbed or mfurrisf ed, or will sbar,
apartment with congerial lady References
exchanged. Address A. B. c q, his Office.
aprl3 81
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LOST

--~----N-~~~--~-~ -
I 0ST on Wedn sdav between Alfred and
IL Royal streets, Ortt st Msry's Church, a
gold rope CHAIN aud CROSS, with Annie"
engraved on GROSS Reward if returned to
900 Franklin street. aprl2 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
AFTER TIE THEATRE

come in and enjoy our Little Neck Oysters on
the half SHE'LL, n glass Of wine or beer or our
oysters fried, stewed, panned, broiled and
cooked as only you can find them cooked
this house. 0fco1rse we will serve You with
the choicest chops or steaks that can be pro
cured, the finest teas, coffees and vegetables
or any thug you can wish for. but when you
take your sweetheart or wife to The theatre
treat her ID sessonable dishes at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
TOMATOES.

Lew prices for good TOMATOES, Napti-
coke Tomatoes Sc; Hsrdwick Tomstoes. 74c;
). \ W. Tomatoes, extra quality and extra
large can, l0c. J. Z. AlLBUEN.
apEl3 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

For this section showers this afternoon;
partly cloudy and cooler tonight; IhurSday
fair. light TO moderate northerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

Keep your feet dry. "Try pair o.
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. j..
A Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
FOR SALE AND RENT.

Tor RENT No. sis Prince street Al <
I andria, Va Apply 10 CHAS KING
care Of Chss. King 4 Son Co.. Alexandria
Va. apr6 I'm
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Notice.

The spring examination for tekhe's, white
and colored, will DO held in the New school
and Henry. Alexandria, Va, on TIL Rs-
DAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, April %.
23. and 24th, 1863, open each day al a. ID
sharp. Applicants will furnish ink and pens
and the superintendent viii furnish writing
piper. Applicants must be punctusl 81 hour
q. med. Z. KEhPER,
spl2M Sup sinteadent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

Tor REvT.--H lUsF, No 800 north ST.
Assph sire 6rtoms and bath.
APPS If NJ. RUBEN d SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5.27 and sets at 6.S6
High water st 209 o. m. and 50 p m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-14

Jos,ph Israel, a retired hnancie',
committed suicide this afternoon BY
jumping from window OF his aPsrt,
m :nls on the upper floors Of the Hotel
Belle Oiaire, New York.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-17
Pinq.Ponq Cream.

Put a scant half box of gelatine to
soak for 20 minutes in a cup of cold
water. Take 50-cent box of pink
marshmallows. break each one into
four or FIVE pieces and then mix them
with one pint OF cream on the stove
and when it has reached the boiling
roint pour the gelatine into It. Add
he yolks of four eggs whipped very
ight, also half cup OF sugar. Beat
Until II thickens, then take from the
itove and while hot add the whipped
int of cream containing the marsh.
aallows. Flavor with any desired
iavorlng; mold and set on the ice un
II ready for use. Immediately before
'erving whip the third pint of cream
% a stiff froth, sweeten slightly, flavor
delicately and place spoonful upon
each plate OF the dessert. This is q
delicious dessert.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-17

center Of the alley between blocks
81 & 3s. thence North to the South
line Of the Right of Way Of the c.
r. I. p. r. II. Co
Eighth Street, beginning at a
point 100 feet south Of the south
line Of Main Street, between blocks
3S & 80. thence North to the South
line of the Right Of Way of the
q. r. l. & p. r. r. Co.;
Ninth Street, beginning at the
center of the alley between blocks
80 & 40. thence North to the South
line Of the Right of WY Of the c.
r. l. g. p. r. r Co.;
Tenth Street, beginning to the cen.
ter of the alley between blocks 40
& al, thence North to the South
line OF the Right of Way of the G.
r. Z. g. p. r. X. Co.;
Eleventh Street, beginning at the
center of the alley between blocks
al & az, thence North to the South
line of the Right Of Way of che c.
X. |. & p. r. X. Co., Ia the City Of
Anadarko, Oklahoma. to do the nee.
essary grading, to construct manholes
and catch basins. snd to put in in
let pipes, cutters. lateral ssorm sew
ers, curbs and reset curbs thersfor.
Second: That II the owners of
more than one half (A) in area Of lUts
or tracts of land liable to assessment
for the costs OF these improvements.
which assessment shall include n e
costs of improving street and alley
intersections. shall not. within fifteen
(l5) days after the last publication
of this resolution, file with the clerk
Of said city. their protest in writing
against these improvements. then the
Mayor and City Council shall cause
such improvements to be made and
contracted for at the expense of said
lots and tracts of land, as provided
in House Bit No. 23l of the Legis-
lature of the State of Oklahoma.
dated on April II. 1908. entitled
"An Act to provide for the improve
ment Of Streets and other public
places within cities of the first class
by grading. paving. macadamizing,
curbing. guttering and draining the
same, and declaring an emergency. "
Third: This resolution shall be
published in Six (6) consecutive is
cues If the Daily Democrat, daily
newspaper. printed and published, and
Of general circulation in said City, of
Anadarko. Oklahoma.
Adopted and approved this 10th
day of August 1909.
w. NJ. Plum, Msvor
Attest: Chad C. Mcknight,
CITY Clerk.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-17

Prepared In This Way They Are De
lleious and There Is No Tro1
BILE with Bones.

This Is particularly nice way OF
serving mackerel, as there is no trou-
BILE with bones when eating, a great
consideration TO many people.
Required Three small mackerel,
one ounce Of butter or good dripping,
one teaspoonful of lemon Juice, salt
and pepper, parsley sauce.
Wash and clean the FISH; cut on the
head and tails. Make an incision
down the back and underside OF the
fish.
Then, with a sharp knife, carefully
femove the two fllets. Cut each fl
let In two, natten them out with a
heavy knife dipped in cold water.
Thickiy butter a fireproof dish; put
In the fillets, sprinkle them with salt,
pepper and lemon juice.
Cover them with a piece of but
tered paper, and bake them in a mod
crate oven from 10 to 10 minutes.
Arrange the pieces OF fish, slightly
overlapping each other, in two
straight lines down hot dish, and
pour over some good parsley sauce.