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The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Reservoir Sites Returned.

"T had several consultations with the
Secretary of War and with the various
generals at the heads of the different
bureaus of the War Department.
think it is pretty well understood that
we are to be given back most of the
Punchbowl army reservation, with the
condition that we use the lands for
public purposes, reservoir sites, parks
and such, and not transfer any of it
to private owners. The idea is to have
it available for army use at any time
that it may be required in the future.
We are also to be given back two
reservoir sites on Diamond Head.
'.I discussed n number of important
matters with the War Department.
Among the things taken up and urged
was the Justice of allowing the local
dealers here to bid on army supplies
and local breeders to have n chance
to supply cavalry mounts. / think that
both of these things will be done. |
also took up the question of allowing
transportation for teachers on the army
transports during the holidays, as was
done last summer. / think that prob
ably this will be arranged, although
nothing definite has been settled. They
are moving a great many troops now,
but there may be accommodations later,
when they are wanted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
New Dredging Machinery.

Some of the finest and most modern
dredging machinery will be applied to
the great contract. The trip which Mr..
Denison made to Tampa, Florida, was
to watch the work of new dredger,
and the contract there being finished,
it is likely that the Hawaiian Dredg
ing Company will purchase the machin,
cry and dredging apparatus of one
Florida dredger. The machinery will
be taken out of the hull and shipped
here piecemeal and new hull will be
built around the machinery on its ar.
rival here. This is the clam-shell dredg
er which has a six-foot grasp.
Another dredger which Mr.. Denison
inspector and which may also be used
on the Pearl Harbor job is one he saw
at Brunswick. 1t is a suction dredger.
The suction pipe lies on scow and the
business end is fitted to a sieve-like
apparatus which rests on the bottom
of the waterway. A tug tows the scow
forward dragging the suction-ppe af-
ter it. The debris may be pumped up
and dumped into deeper pockets which
are known to be plentiful along the
sides of the proposed channel.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Naval Station Railway.

When Mr.. Denison was in Washing
ton the Navy Department was looking
over plans for the naval reservation
railroad The contract is for rail
road with 60pound rails, three-foot
gauge and 25-ton engine. This road
will connect with the o. r. & l.. IS spur,
and thus give direct communication
with Honolulu.
With this direct connection between
town and the naval station, the navy
yard employees can ride daily and have
their homes in town. However, it is
| said that the navy station authorities
do not contemplate using the line for
this purpose for about year, and the
railroad people will, therefore, be
obliged to, prepare a rate for Pearl
Harbor much before that time. This
would indicate that none of the work
at the station will be advanced to sucf
a stage or that buildings will be NJ
or in use for administrative purpose:
before that time The laborers of tbs
dredging company and the drydocl
contractors will, of course, camp OF
the grounds until the work is com
pleted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Site Matter Easily Settled.

"The question of the transfer of the
postofce site was very easily settled
and there was no trouble about it at
Washington. When | first heard from
Honolulu, | asked Secretary Winthrop
t. withhold action on the matter until
We received the mail advices from here,
hut finally, Mr.. Winthrop having :" go
away, / asked him to settle the matter
right away on the strength of the cables
received, and he did so by Withdrawing
all offers of an exchange. He also
agreed to have competitive plans called
for, and by this at least several months
will be saved. The department in which
the plans would ordinarily be prepared
was crowded with work for that long
ahead and would have been unable to
take up the matter of the Honolulu
Federal building until the end of the
wear,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Go Slow at First.

w. F. Dillingham;, who returned yes
terday, stated that the company would
go SLOW at first, as there is so far only
100000 appropriated and the remain
der of the contract money would have
to be appropriated by the present Con-
yress. Although bid was made for a
lump sum, on request of Admiral Hol-
lyday. yet the department has only
100000 to start the great work. As
far as both Mr.. Dillingham; and Mr.
Denison could ascertain while in Wash
ington, there appears to be a strong
sentiment toward completing the work
that has been planned, and that viii
mean that the rest of the contract ap
preparation will be forthcoming.
"We have been instructed TO com
mence work within the limits of 1
300-foo. channcl,' said Mr.. Dilling
ham. 81 do not believe that the chan
mel will he as narrow as that, how
ever, as various naval officers, ealle'
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Much Education Needed.

"In the departments having much to
do with Hawaii, found that our poit.
ical status was well understood. The
Interior. War and Navy departments
know that Hawaii is in the Union, but
there is yet good deal of misunder,
standing among Washington officials,
who still look upon Hawaii as a posses
sion or colony. II seems to be very
hard for some to get it in their head
that we are not. / had to correct peo-
pie time and time again on this point,
both officials and Others. Some of The
officials there think we are still ulder
the War Department and forward all
inquiries regarding Hawaii to that de
partment
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Reclamation Bill Ready.

"When ! left Washington Recama-
tion bill was all ready to be introduced
into Congress, in the House by the
Delegate and in the Senate by Senator
Perkins. In arranging for this matter
as well as in other things, Kuhio is
doing good work and 1 find that he
and Mr. Mcclellan are highly thought of.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Material for Fortifications.

In the matter of dredged material it
is not yet certain whether the army will
purchase the material for use in devel.
oping its fortfcation reservation. II
the army will buy, the contractors will
be better off than if they had to tow
the stuff to sea and dump it. The
naval contract is about $3,600,0O0. If
the material is purchased for army use
the amount received will run over
$4,000,000. However, there will be n
little more expense attached to dumping
the material on the shore than if it
was dumped at sea, but a surplus will
remain.
In addition to the dredgers Reclama-
tion and Governor, the fine sea a-going
dredger Pacific of the North American
Dredging Company may be brought
here. The North American may be
given a subcontract. The Pacific was
used in one of the original Honolulu
! harbor contracts.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Two Acres OFF Waipio.

One of the hardest items of the con-
tract at Pearl Harbor will be the cut
ting off of about two acres of the
lower projection of Waipio Point. This
point extends far down into the chan.
mel, and, in fact, divides the channel.
The cutting off of the two acres will
give more seaway where needed. Then
there is to be a matter of 093, 1000 yards
of material cut off of Kaahoa Island A
opposite the drydock site. Much of
the material taken out there may be
dumped into a deep indentation in the
shoreline just east, where the Oahu
Railway at present makes long curve,
almost in the shape of a horseshoe.
There are many nasty curves within
this greater curve, and the filing up
of this indentation will give the rail
way people an opportunity to use the
fill for a cutoff. This indentation is
close to where the o. r. & l.. s new
spur runs down to the entrance to the
naval reservation. A shoal projects
into the harbor from off the point of
Kaahoa Island, and this is to be
dredged out. The shoal will be the
uppermost limit to the contractor s
| line
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19
Chief HydrOgrapher Coming.

II discussed with these gentIemen
the question of a photographic survey
of the Islands, and steps have been
The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-01-19

His Honor kept right on with the
ordinary routine, however, appointing
committee of AHA, Logan and Quinn
to represent the board at the meeting
called by the G. A. R. committee for
Tuesday evening next to consider plans
for the celebration of Lincoln Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
NO END TO AMUSEMENT.

Tonight the people OF this city will
have q chance to see one of the most
thrilling shows ever exhibited here.
The vaudeville and molten pictures
heretofore shown fade into insigDifcsuce
besides this most startling English melo.
drama. The JohnsoD-Downey stock
company, than whom there IL few bet
ter, will present il. The Opera House
will naturally be crowded to see "Jsck
the Ripper" the last act Of which is
the most thrilling scene on the stage.
A regulation gsllows is used on which
"Jsck the Ripper" pays the penalty Of
his many crimes. This is a chance OF
lifetime to witness a soul stirring melo-
drsms-Tonight, Friday and Saturday.
All reserved seats on sale at Wsshelds
Drug Store, and it only cost 10 cents.
The execution of "Jack the Ripper" on
the galIows is one of real interest. The
regulation knot Is used, and drop Of
FIVE feet is taken. Every climax Is
thrilling aud exciting.
The Surprise Theatre offers an inter-
esting bill for the last half of the week.
Baby Esmund and her mother will en-.
terrain sll who visit the theatre. The
Pittsburg Tribune In refeniDg to Baby
Esmund says: "Baby Is just about the
brightest and cutest trick ever seen In
local vaudeville, aud the way she winds
the sentiments OF her spectators around
her little finger 10 a delight for any
mothers heart" Binney and Chap
man, comedy sketch artists, and Billy
Wilson, black face comedian, are great
attractions. Baby Esmund will give q
reception at Saturdays matinee.
Be 1t said to the credit Of the house
the Alexandria Amusement Company
ranks among the foremost In good pic
lures. The crowds which attend night
ly prove this. Human nature Is the
same sll over the world and when those
who love amusement have chance to
witness a good show and at the same
time get a prize they never fail to cit
up and take notice. Excellent pro-
gramme of pictures advertised for to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
WEDDING.

A pretty wedding was Solemnized at
6:SO O'Clock last evening at Epiphany
EpIscopsl Church, Washington, when
Miss Alice Lillian Kersey, daughter OF
Mr.. Charles I. Kers3y, of this city, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Leslie M Spinuey,
OF B 1ston. The ceremony WAS performed
by Rev. DR.. Randolph II. McKim,
rector. The bride entered the church
on the arm of her brother, Mr.. Charles
Harvey Kersey, by whom she was given
10 marriage. She was becomingly goWned
10 a creation OF white lace over white
satin and carried lilies OF the valley. She
was attended by Mrs. John Rockford,
who served as mstron Of honor, who
wore a gown OF gold.cOlores satin and
carried yellow dalses. The bridegroom
had for his best man, Mr.. Marshall
King, of Alexandria. Following the
wedding, Mr.. aOd Mrs. Spiuney left for
a northern bridal trip, Upon their re-
turn they will reside In WOOdside, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
PLANKED.SHAD DINNER.

The Dyke, Just below this city, never
shoue With more splendor than on yes
terday. The water never looked pref
tier, that Is, that which flowed peaceful
ly through the woodland; the warm
soutberly winds waited sweet perfume
and rustled the foliage Of the trees,
which have donned their summer ap-
parel, all trying to do honor to the visi
tor from Germany, and even the birds,
alive to the prominence of their guest,
warbled their sweetest melodies. The
occasion of 1t all was planked shad
dinner at which Mr.. Louis Krsfft, for
merly of this city but now of Kaisers-
lantern, Germany, was the guest. 1t
was rendered him by his friends at the
summer cottage of Councilman Charles
B. Marshall. About twenty OF Alex
andria's business men took the trip 10
help welcome our former citizen. Felici-
tous speeches were INDUCED in and
general good time experienced. THY
returned at late hour. Mr.. Kraft is
the guest Of Mr.. E. f. DOwnhsm during
his stay here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Summer weather has come, the mer-
curry at noon today registering So.
At the meeting last night Of the Old
Dominion Boat Club one new member
was elected.
Secretary WeddeiburD, of the Wash
ingtou Monument Association, desires to
acknowledge the receipt Of 50 from W.
II. Aniss Cafes, Washington.
A meeting Of Fitzgerald Council, No.
459, Knights of Columbus, was held
last night at St. Msry's Hall, when
several candidates received the first de-
gree.
The mains of the Alexandra Water
Company have been connected at the
intersection Of King street extended and
Mount Vernon avenue with six inch
main.
The annual meeting OF the stockhold.
ers of the Lanston Monotype Machine
Company was held at the Office OF Col.
Francis l.. Smith today for the purpose
of electing a board of directors.
The woods on the right hand side Of
the electric railway tracks from the farm
of Mr.. A.E. Smoot to the Dyke were on
FIRE last night and burned till an early
hour this morning. The FIRE presented
beautiful sight but resulted in some
damage.
When the Pilgrim Fathers landed on
Plymouth Rock they found themselves
stranded on barren and rockbound coast
What did they have TO eat? Why those
irresstibly delicious Auth Sausages and Hams
of course. Isidore Einstien says, "A man
vunce asked me der meaning uf history, unit
I told him il vas der blending of few tngs
vot did happen unit lot of tings vol didn't
happen shust spread out in book form NIT a
lot uf pictures, to be sold at a tOllar down unit
a tollar month, until We get tired uf paying.
Den We look at der pictures unit purn de book
mp" Why did George Washington cross
the Delaware? Why TO get some of those
delectabl Auth Products from the Auth
Stand of counsel Sylvan BlOndbeim, The
Auth Stand. City Market.
Trout. Rock, Sturgeon and the finest Roe
Shsd which have been in market this season
ri Robert Tlavers's stand in market tOmor.
row.
Oysters in all styles. Fried CLANS every
day zoe. per dozen. Clam soup, Monday
Wednesday and Friday. C. 81. Zimmerman
Market Space.
Geo. F.. Price & Co., will have at the mar
ket tomorrow morning Sturgeon, Mackeiel,
Salmon, Trout and fine Shad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
OORONER,S INQUEST.

Or. Moore, the coroner, with Messrs
Il. ID. Kirk, J. H. Fisher, Kenneth
Ogden, George d. Hopkins, r M.
Graham and Hasrie White, met last
night at Mr.. B. Wheatley's undertaking
psrIors for the purpose Of investigating
the collision between an electric train
and wagon 10 charge OF Mr.. George
struder on upper King street on the
oath ultlmo, which resulted In the death
of Mr.. S!ruder ct the Alexandria Hos
pitsl Tuesday night. After viewing the
body, the jury was adjourned to meet
again tonight at 8 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
Sudden DEATH.

News was received in Washington
last night Of the Sudden death OF Mr..
William Kurtz johnson, In Oeylon, on
Tuesday, of heart disease. Mr.. johnson
was married 10 November at Mexico
City to Miss Emo Ham, Of that city, and
was on his wedding trip around the
world. He was the SOC Of the late E
Kurtz johnson, former president of the
Citizens National Bank Of Washington,
and is survived by his wife, three
brothers, o. H. P, Charles a., and
Richard A. johnson, Of Washington,
and sister, Mrs. hugh Mcclure, Of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
TRIBE INSTITUTED.

Members of Seminole tribe, No. 80,
of this city, aud Of OsceOla Tribe, No.
Z, last night visited HerndOn, Fairfax
county, for the purpose of participating
in the ceremonies in connection with
che institution of a tribe of Red Men
10 that place. The ceremonies were
conducted by Great Junior Sycamore
w. s. Nickens. Refreshments were
furnished during the evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
FREE KINDERGARTEN.

The public are most cordially invited
to attend the annual meeting of the
Alexandria Free kindergarten Asso'
ciation, to be held 81 8 O'Clock on FIJI
dsy evening at the Young Peoples
Building. No admission tickets are
necessary. The director of the Wash
inSton Kiudergartens is to give a talk
on "a kindergarten programme in Out
line," which is to be illustrated by the
singing of kindergarten songs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
COLUMBIA FIRE ENGINE COM
PANY.

A meeting of the Columbia Fire En-
CINE Company was held last night. On
" business of interest to the organization
vas transacted. A resolution rendering
the thanks of the company to ladies who
had furnished flowers with which tc
adorn the apparatus on the Both ultimC
was adopted. One new member Wst
elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
FINED FIVE DOLLARS.

John Bundy. a Washington negro,
boarded an electric train in Washington
early last night for the purpose OF com
Jog to this city. When the train enter
ed King street Bundy made himself OBJ
noxious by grossly improper conduct.
He wss arrested by Officer Young and
brought before the Police Court this
morning and fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

The psrlors at the residence Of Mrs
CHARLES A. TenDesson, I'll Wolfe street,
wers filed with little ones yesterday
afternoon, the occasion being a birthday
party given to her little daughter Oors
Lucille. The occasion was a happy one
aud the young hostess was the recipient
of many presents. During the after
noon a bouptiful spread was laid and the
young folks partook Of them In manner
which pleased the older ones present.
The festivities ended about $3.50 and al
present wished little Lucille long ana
happy life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
CONTRACTS.

The committee on light OF the City
Council met last night aud awarded to
Messrs. w. A. SmoOt & Co., the lowest
bidder, the contract for furnishing the
gas works with coal for the ensuing year.
The product of gas tar from 'ta works
for the year was sold to I've Warren
Bros. Company, of Boston, ae highest
hidder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
OARDI NAILS VS.. BRADDOCKS.

The Cardinal Athletic Club will line
up against the Braddock High School
team Of Washington, on Oolross 6eld to-
morrow at 4. 80 sharp. The Braddocks
are one of the strongest l5-yesr-old teams
of Washington. Schodeld will pitch
and Patterson will catch. A good game
is expected. The Cardinals will play
the Regulars on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
FORFEITED his COLLATERAL

Walter Sullivan, of Stafford county,
who vas arrested yesterday on a charge
of carrying concealed weapons, drunken
ness and disorderly cOndrct, left 500
collateral for his appearance in the Po-
lice Court this morning. He failed to
answer to his name when the case wss
called and forfeited his deposit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
CHARTER.

The Corporation Commission has
granted charter to the Mt. Ida Realty
Company Qnc Alexandria. j. 5
Groves, president, j. +. Cation, secre-
tsry; 81. B. Csion-sll OF Alexspdris
Maximum, 100000 minimum, $50,
600. Objects: Resl estste business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

People living IN the ueighborhood Of
Wilkes and Henry streets are still con
planning Of the iucoOve0ience experienced
by them by reason of the pump on that
corner being out of order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
PART on COURT OF HONOR SOLD

The decoration committee Of Home
coming Week have received an offer CT
$500 from the Watson-Flagg Engineer
ing Company, of New York, for por-
tion of court OF honor now on Washing
ton street. The cfer has beeu accepted
by the committee. The portion to be
sold embraces columns and so poles
and their bases
The reviewing stand used on the occa-
sion of the parade on Friday last has
been sold to Mr.. Martin Quinn, of this
ritv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
PERSONAL.

Miss Agnes Deshszn. Of Ffederieks
burg, is The guest OF Miss Catherine A.
Burnett, 1921 King street.
Miss Susie Yates returned to her
home In Fredericksburg yesterday from
8 visit to friends 10 Alexandra.
Governor Swanson has re-appointed
Mr.. F. F. Msrbury a notary public for
this city.
Mr. Obas. r. HoOfi, who has been
quite iudisposed at bis home, on Semi
nary Hill, is improving, aud expects to
be out again 10 few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

For burn or scsId apply Chamber
laln's Salve. 1t will sllsy the pain al
most instantly and quickly heal the In
jured parts. For sale by W. F. Oreigh-
ton, & Co., and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

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, Az King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

The only store where Regal
shoes can be had outside of
their agency. John A. Marsh all
& Bro, Az King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

Keep your feet dry. "Try pair OF
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. j..
A Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

A DIVIDEND OF TWO DOLLARS AND
~ FIFTY CENTS per share will be paid
n The stockholders Of the Alexandria Water
Company on and after SATURDAY, May 10,
1903. Checks will be mailed stockholders.
By order Of the Board Of Directors,
GEORGE UHLER,
maya I'd Secretary and Treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
POLICE COURT.

GJustice q. B. Cation presiding. ]
The following cases we're disposed of
this morning:
Walter Sullivan, charged with disor-
Derby conduct and carrying concealed
weapons, forfeited $40 collateral by
falling to appear.
John Bundy, colored, charged with
improper conduct on an electric railway
train, was fined s..
Nelson Wexford, colored, charged
with conducting the plastering business
without a license, was given until Sat-
urday to procure the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

For this section fair tonight; showers ana
colder Friday afternoon or night; DISK
southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
FOR SALE.

THE DWELLING, No. 90s Prince street.
now occupied by John Donnelly Apply CD
The premises or st No. King street. sp28lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
Auction Sale

will offer for sale on SATURDAY, May
9Th. At IL O'Clock, in front Of the market house
on Royal street, 9 good SECOND. HAND
EXTENSION TOP SURREY.
Z +. KNOX, 100 south Royal street.
mays 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY

Judge J. D. l. InOluIOuI PlesIuIug'
Miss Anna T. Marbury ct al. Va. Mrs.
L. NJ. Jones; suit over ownership of an
alley on the north side Of Prince street
east of Pitt; jury and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

SI,4OO will buy piece OF CITY REAL
ESTATE that rents for 5000 per month
for particulars, address J. NJ. j., care Of Ga
zette. apr 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-06

COR RENT HOUSING. go norm 81
I Assph street. rooms and bath.
anrg n " RUBEN 4 SONS.
OST on Tuesday, May 4 black ONYX,
l. with gold leaf and diamond. The
finder will receive reward by returning the
stons to n. p. Greene.
may5 81