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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27

Twenty dozen II 1-2c pillow cases,
remnant price Thursday, each &c
Three dozen children's 1Oc under
bodies, size II, remnant price
.-...........'...''''''' DC
Two dozen 10c children's muslin
pants, remnant price, each"... &c
Ten ladies white 81 90 waists, soiled
remnant price, each ............. 49c
Two dozen ladies white cannon
cloth skirts, 81 00quality, rem
nant price Thursday each...... 69c
One lot val and torchon lace and
insertion, 8 and Sc value, rem
nant price, yard. ........ &c
All silk windsor ties, remnant price
each................................. 1Qc
Ten dozen heavy turkish towels
II lie value, remnant price,
each...... ...... ..........,.....'...- NC
Fifty yards wide embroidery band
ing. 25c value, remnant price,
yard ............... ........." l2l-2c
Sixty yards wide embroidery band
ing. 80 and soc value, rem
nant price yard INN" l9c
One lot wide corset cover embrold-
cry, remnant price yard -. II lie
Ten pieces 25c wide corset cover
embroidery. remnant price
yard .............,....'. .........'.. loc
Three pieces wide embroidery, gal
loon. 35c value, remnant price
yard ............................ Zlc
One remnant of 5-S yards en-
broidery founceing, IA yard
wide $1.OO value Remnant
price yard.."....................~. 69c
One remnant Of "a yards en-
broidery founciug, l IA yard
wide, $125 value, remnant
price, yard...........".... ...... Toe
100 yards white domet flannel
short lengths 10c value rem
nant price, yard....... 49,. lie
200 yards white check naipsook
short lengths Ice vaIus rem
nant price, yard............ lie
$50 yards white shifting madras,
II l-2c value, remnant price,
ward. ...-...... 9 lie
500 yards best quality, percale
II 1-2c value, remnant price,
yard ...~.... ...."- ...... sc
400 yards fancy shirting madras
loo value, remnant price, yard Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The initiatory degree was conferred
upon nine candidates at the meeting Of
Sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows last
night
A gold ring, bearing the initials f.
j., found on an excursion steamer last
Wednesday uight, has been turned
over to Chief Goods OF the police force.
The remains Of the late Fannie f.
Edelen, were removed from the vault in
81. Mary's cemetery and buried today
in the cemetery.
Civil service examinations were held
in this city today for assistant chemist
and for laboratory aid There was
one applicant for each of the positions.
At a meeting of Seminole Tribe, OF
Red Men last night the three degrees
were conferred upon DR.. Samuel b.
Moore.
Andrew Jackson Lodge of MaSOns
Yesterday afternoon defeated a team
composed of members of Alexandra
Washington Lodge by score of II
to II.
The camp meeting now being held
at Dunn Loring, Fairfax county, has
been very successful and much interest
is manifested The meeting will be
continued until next Sunday night.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast an
DeViled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Prime G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
FPATFRNAL VISIT.

The members OF Oriental Lodge,
No. 6, Knights Of Pythias, OF this CITY,
were entertained by Capital Lodge, No.
"a, X. of p, at Pythian Temple in
Washington last night. Under a
special dispensation, Capital Lodge
conferred the rank Of knight upon
James d. Shirley, who was one OF the
visitors from Alexandria. Past Chan
ceIlor E. II. Boyer, Chancellor Com
mander J. T. Herbert and Master OF
Finance George Bontz we're among the
guests and made short addresses on the
progress of the order. After the INF
tiation the members and their guests
enjoyed a social hour and refreshments
were served
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

A called meeting OF the Board OF
Police Commissioners will be held to-
night at which a successor to the late
Lieutenant James Smith will be elected
as will also second lieutenant and a
private. As has been stated i'll the
Gazette, Second Lieutenant b. F.
Belts will doubtless be promoted to the
first lieutenantcy and Mr.. William
Schoeni will be elected private.
Several members of the force are can
didates for the position of second lieu
tenant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
Hn.nifaI Can,tIOse Him.

York, Pa, July 27.-Less than half
M hour after he had left the York
Hospital, cured of copperhead snake
bite Lawrence Myers came back with a
partly crushed right hand. Two fingers
had to be amputated Myers, who re-
Gently was almost drowned in the Ca
dorus, given conclusion of the brain by
a batted baseball, fell from bay wagon
and tumbled down a Baltimore office
stair, when cured OF his snake bite Sc
cured a position at a cigar box factory
and promptly caught his right hand in
a printing press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
poLIcEMENIS EXCURSION.

The excursion given yesterday to
Marshall Hall by the members of the
Alexandria police force was derlded
success The steamer Charles Macal-
ester left her wharf in the morning,
afternoon and evening, carrying many
persons ON each trip. The boat re-
turned about Is O'Clock in the evening,
shortly after and at II O'Clock last
night. All who patronized the excur-
sion were well pleased with their day S
experience.
The members of the force express
their thanks to their many friends for
their liberal patronage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
Rochelle Sentenced.

Paris, July 27.-M. Rochette, cen
trail figure in the now famous Rochette
affair" was today found guilty OF IL
legally operating commercial concerns
and sentenced to two years in prison
aud fined 5000. Rochette was shown
in his trial to be frenzied financier
of the kind exposed in America. He
was sometimet called the Charles W.
Morse OF France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
DIED.

At Enterprise, n. c., on Sunday, July
"A. 1910, at 10 o'clock, Mrs. VENUE
TESH, beloved wife of Jacob A. Tesh,
aged Is years Mrs. Tesh was the mother
of Mr. Il. c. Tesh, Of this city.
Weep not that her tolls are over,
Weep not that her race is run;
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work like hers is done.
Till then we yield with gladness,
our mother TO him to keep,
And rejoice i'm the sweet assurance
He giveth his. loved one sleep.
BY HER LOVING HUSBAND AND CHILDREN
one by one earth's ties are broken
As we see our love decay,
And the hopes so fOndly cherished,
Brighten but TO pass away
One by one our hopes grow brighter,
For we near the shining shore:
For we know across the river
Wait the loved ones gone before.
BY HER LOVING GRANDcHuDREN.
The funeral took place from her resi-
dcnce and was largely attended by rela-
tiyes and friends OF the deceased. Rev.
H. Ratlege Officiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
EXCURSION TOMORROW.

The Sunday school Of the Second
Baptist Church will take an excursion
to Colonial Beach tomorrow. The
steamer Queen Anne will leave the foot
OF Cameron street At $3.50 a IN. Many
friends Of the school have Signiiied their
intention of patronizing the excursion.
The committee have perfected all ar
engagements and an enjoyable time IS
assured all who may become members
Of the excursion party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
THE GAZETTE FOR THE SUMMER.

Subscribers who leave the city tenn
porarily should not fail to have the
Gazette follow them. Addresses Will
be changed as often as requested with
out extra charge. Those who are not
regular subscribers can have the Ga
zette mailed to them at the rate Of 10
cents per week Before leaving call or
ielenhnnr vonr address 70 this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
IN MEMoRIAM.

In sad and loving remembrance ofpur
dear brother. JAMES II. GRIFFIN, who
died July p. 1904
Sleep on. dear brother sleep ana take
your rest,
We loved YOU, but Jesus loved you best
By HIS MOTHER, BROTHERS AND SISTERS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
EndeaYorlng to Arrange Another Fight.

New York, July 27.--That strong
pressure is being brought to bear to
have James j. Jeffries challenge Jack
johnson again is admitted by Sam
Berger and Jack Gleason, co-partners
of Tex Rickard in promoting the Reno
fight, both of whom are in New York
Neither Berger nor Gleason will admit
that JeffrieS is preparing to re. enter the
ring. but their conversations indicate
that they think the boilermaker will
soon be back in the roped arena.
Gleason intimated his belief that JEFF
fries was "doped" before the Reno
6oht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
APPOINTMENT.

It is understood that Mr. David f.
Robey will at an early date be appoint
"a TO the position of deputy United
States marshal for this district, which
oosition is now held by Mr. Joseph F.
Glover Mr.. Robey expects to enter
mon the discharge of his duties on
August 1st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
SEVERE STORM.

Officers Of the Baltimore steamer
Northumberland, which arrived at this
port at one O'Clock this morning, and
the Capital City, which arrived at six
O'Clock. report severe wind, rain and
hailStormS on the lower river yesterday
evening. The storm was especially Sc
we're in the Colonial Beach neighbor-
hool
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
no THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE-Having quail
T. flied as executor of the will OF the
late Mrs. ELIZABETH T. McVElGH,
hereby give notice TO all persons indebt-
Cd TO her estate to make payment To me
without delay, and TO all persons having
claims against the same to present them
10 me, properly authenticated, for settle
ment. LEWIS IL. MAShEN,
lyle Lot Executor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
REPORTED ESCAPE.

A report was circulated in this city
today to the effect that George Bland,
who was sent on to the grand jury last
Monday by Justice Cation in the Police
Court on suspicion of setting five to his
store, had escaped from the city jail.
The report was baseless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27

Glance over the list Of High Grade
Shoes sold exclusively by US: j. d !.
Cousins, Queen Quality, Red Cross,
Under Shoe Co., n. Hess g. Bro. (The
Hess, Taylor & Co. (Tailor Made)
Brocton COOPERATIVE CO., Walk Over,
Regal, Excelsior Shoe Co., and many
others. ]. A, Marshall & Bro. 422
KTg street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27

Soreness Of the muscles, whether in
duced by violent exercises or injury, Is
on;cklv relieved by the free application
~ CbamberIain's Liniment. This lin
ynent is equally valuable for muscular
rheumatism. and always affords quick
rslief Sold by W. F, Creighton and
Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
EXCURSION TODAY.

The dramatic club Of Alexandria
Lodge Of Elks went to Colonial Beach
today ON its annual excursion. a large
number boarded the steamer Queen
Anne when she stopped at this city at
Q.30 this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

Claiming damages in the sum OF
$15.0 900 rs well as 81 600 for doctors
fees and medicine, William Fincham
yesterday in the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia instituted suit
against the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vern on Railwag Company.
Fincham alleges that on June 10 as he
was riding in horse ambulance on the
Highway bridge one OF the defendant S
electric ears, while travelling at an ex-
cessive rate Of speed, struck the am
bulance. throwing him to the street and
inhicting the following injuries;
Broken left shoulder. left ear cut off,
left ribs twisted and cracked, left side
of head seriously and permanently in
iured and brain affected, left eye and
ear severely Injured, sight and hearing
badly impaired, and internal injuries
along left side Of body. Finchman
was confined 10 bed for seven weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
IMPROVING THE POTOMAC.

In improving the Potomac river at
Washington last year total OF $56,-
135. 9 WAS expended, according to Capt.
Warren r. Hannun, in his annual
report to the chief Of engineers OF the
army. Repairing and building the
seawalI along the Washington and
Virginia channel, required an expendi-
turc OF $2l 266. the inlet gates S23, l9o
and the landing basin in the tidal
reservoir 81. 600, the balance going for
incidental work From August, 1882,
TO date. the total amount expended on
general improvements is 81, 1913, 1888.
Ii is stated that 1859 vessels, with a
gross tonnage of 1854, 900, reached
the port Of Washington durin g the
wear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27

For this section pavtly cloudy to-
night and Thursday; not much change in
temperature: light to moderate variable
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
Swan Bros.
Thursday will be a
great remnant
day.

We have never had bet
ter remnant values to offer
our patrons except the un-
usual reductions to befound
here Thursday, our Rem
nant day, every department
will offer some very spe-
cial bargains Thursday, and
you will find hundreds OF
new remnants to choose
from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Personalities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:57 and sets ZIG.
High water at 1901 a. IN. and 1923 p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27
DRY GOODS.
NATURAL COLOR
DRESS LINENS
In a Special
Purchase.

$50 pieces Of the best values in Ma
mral Color Irish Dress Linens ever put
over any counter. Every thread pure
flax. good weights, and woven perfect
w; guaranteed in every way to be the
best. Five different qualities; 90 pieces
each. These are the kinds used for
making separate skirts. coat suits, auto
coats. busters, children's wear, etc.
l9c grade. 81 inches wide, a yd.12 lie
29c grade, 80 inches wide, yd......19c
35c grade, SO inches wide, yd....25c
4Oc grade, SO inches wide, yd...-.29c
soc grade, SO inches wide, yd~3| lie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-27

Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast AMI
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Primo g
and Royal streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
GAME LAW BROKEN
BY HILL AND PRINCE
Magnate and Noble Guest
Wanted" for Killing
Deer.

ST. PAUL, Nov. Louis w Hill.
president of the Greas Northern rail-
way, and Prince Alexander Friedrich
Won Hessen and his royal suite. are
all wanted by H A. Rider executive
agent OF the State game and fish com
mission. for hunting deer out OF sea
son
While the scion OF tie imperial fam
lily OF Germany was q guest OF MI.
Hin there was a deer hunt on the
game preserves Of Fair Oaks, the
summer home Of the Hills. Louis W
Hill called on Mr.. Rider today. and
there was COnferene on the sub
ject- The law provides that there
shall be no shooting OF game out Of
season. and that no one shall be al
lowed 10 conduct a game preserve
without q license. The State game
commission has been unable to find
any record OF a license being taken
out by the Hills. Two deer were shot
by the prince out Of season.
After seeing Mr. Rider Hin returned
10 the capitol with counsel and held
conference with both the attorney gen
erals department and the game and
fish department to find out Just what
the Law is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
PLUMP FOLKS AND THIN FOLKS
SamOse VIII Make People Fat
Money Back II IL Fails

The line Of beauty Is a curve Women
may be thin and graceful. but NOT thin
and beautiful, There Is a vast number
Of pale, thin, scrawny people who are
all brains and nerves. but without the
strength and health that accompanies
the standard weight. Good flesh and
perfect health 20 together. 4 true flesh
forming food like SamOse is absolutely
necessary 70 many people
This remarkable discovery comes in
tablet form and when taken after meals
mingles with the food and helps Il 70
assimilate so that it makes rich blood
and pleasing plUmpuesS.
Peoples Pharmacy have so much con
fidenCe in this remarkable fiesh-fOrming
food and health restOrer that they are
willing and glad TO allow any customer
70 depnsit SOC with them and take home
a box Of Samose with the understand
ing that II it does not give a marked
increase in good firm flesh the money
viii be returned without any questions.
Take advantage Of this offer. The
risk IS all theirs, and you have almost
the certainty Of a pleasing gain IN
plumpness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
OLD RATES RESUMED
BY WESTERN ROADS
Atlantic Seaboard Shippers
Win Empty Victory After
Two Years.

Railroads in the Western Trunk Line
territory have Just taken steps 70
restore the old rates from the Atlantic
seaboard to Missouri river points by
eanceling the reductions ordered by
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
and later upheld by the Supreme
Court Of the United States in the now
famous Missouri river rate decision.
The notice canceiicg the reductions
IS TO go into efIecr on December 1.
the Western lines Withdrawing the
proportional rates from Chicago west
and from Chicago TO tae Atlantic sea
board, made effective by the Inter
state Commission
Two years ago the Interstate Com
merce Commission, upon complaint.
ordered a material reduction in the
rates upon class commodities from the
Atlantic coast cities 10 the Missouri
river points. The reduction ordered
was 10 remain IN effect two years. be-
ginning November 10 1908.
Immediately the railroads appealed
from the decision Of the commission,
and succeeded in having the old rates
kept IN force during the tendency OF
the issue in the courts. For nearly
two years the legal hght continued.
and IL was not until two weeks ago that
the Supreme Court finally settled the
matter by UNFOLDING the commission s
order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
CLEAR THE TRACKS!
PAULINE'S COMING
White House Cow-to-Be Gets
Reception in Chicago
Freight Yards.

CHICAGO. Nov. "A sleepy train Se-
spatcheT at the Park Row office Of the
Illinois Central Railroad suddenly
pricked up his ears, Strengthened his tie,
and caught a message that caused a
commOtion about the building
Pauline Wayne. Wisconsin's prize
beauty, VIII pass through in her spe-
cial car. Give her every attention
and hitch car 10 fast train. Is en-
route to Washington &C see President
Iaft-KenOsha."
Hin this is what I've been waiting
for remarked the dispatcher as he
assumed a debonair air and sauntered
out into the train shed. Soon the news
Rad spread about the building and more
th2a one ambitious raTroader decided
that he would assist the occupant Of the
special n making a fast "Trip 4 the
CAPITAL.
L.y the time the car finally rolled into
the yards on the end Of a passenger
train the curiosity Of the men knew no
bounds
Where Is sheP' somebody asked.
In the last car-the yellow one" was
the answer.
There was a rush, a crush about the
door Of one long, curiOTS-lOOkiug pal
least disconnected By this general at
tention, placed her blue-bloOded rUuZZIe
up to the opening through whNA the
visitors were looking and made tins 8 y
daiufuI comment.
''MOO-mOO-OO."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
BACK, UNMARRIED.
AFTER ELOPEAENT
Sidney Hechinger and Nan
ME Waldron Are In
duced to Wait.

Sidney HeShiGger. Of s38 PennsvI-
vanIa avenue north vest. and Miss
Mamie Waldron. Of i r street north
west, who elOped TO Ba- timOre yester-
day, but whose marriage was prevent
ed By the police marshaTs private
secretary. are back at their respective
homes this morning, In full possession
Of their single bliss
The young man was persuaded by
his father, Lee Hechinger, 70 abandon
his matrimonial plans The tho re-
turned 20 this city together late last
night
Miss Waldron Is an orphan. and
makes her home with her sister. She
is a pretty girl OF sixteen years, and
her hance is but three years her
senior. Mr.. and Mrs. Iechinger both
spoke highly Of Miss WaIdron, and
said they would be proud OF her as a
aughter-In-Iagg after their son adds a
few more years 20 his age
SIdney's father is proprietor OF the
American House. also OF the Boston
House, which IS managed by the son
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
FUNDS ARE NEEDED
TO FINISH CHAPEL
Foundation for Protestant
Episcopal Cathedral Laid
With Ceremony.

Having completed the foundation for
the Bethlehem Chapel OF the Holy Ma
tivity, the foundation building OF the
proposed Protestant Episcopal Cathe-
draI Of SIS. Peter and Paul, and having
disposed Of the elaborate ceremonies
attendant upon the laying OF the cor
nerstone, it is announced that the cree
ton Of the remainder Of the chapel viii
depend upon the rapiGity with which
new contributions for the work come
In.
The ground for the chapel was broken
May -. 1903. and the cornerstone was
laid yesterday afternoon with impress
sive ceremonies It is estimated that
over 500 persons visited the Cathedral
Close Yesterday afternoon for the cere-
mony Of the blessing and subsequent lay
ing Of the cornerstone, which was under
the supervision Of the Rt. Rev. Alfred
Harding, Bishop Of Washington. He
was assisted by the Rt Rev. c. H
Brent, Bishop Of the Philippine Islands;
the Ri Rev. W II. MOrehead. Bishop
Of Sacramento, Cal ; the Rt. Rev. c. X
Nelson. Bishop Of Atlanta, Ca, and the
Episcopal clergy Of the diocese OF
Washington.
The chapel. when completed. Will
stand as a memorial 10 the genius and
ability OF the Rt Rev Henry Yates
Satterlee, first Bishop of Washington,
who planned the cathedral and whose
energies were directed 70 the accumula-
ton OF the money necessary for its be-
ginning Bishop Brent, in his address,
paid a high tribut. TO the late bishop,
and told Of the work which he had
hoped would be continued in the Dis
trict.
Elaborate ceremonies marked the lay
ing Of the stone A large section Of the
Marine Band furnished the music for
the occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
SOUTHERN ATTORNEY HERE.

s.. Clare Adams, district attorney OF
New, Orleans, La, is visiting In wash
ington today in company with several
other men from the Creole state DE
was Major Sylvesters guest yesterday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-02
OYSTER CITES EVILS
Of SCHOOL DELAY
Chances of Getting More APP
preparations Endangered
by Architect, He Says.

The Municipal Architect is endanger-
ing our chances OF getting apr opria-
lions for our schools this year Dv MS
uncaIled for and protracted delay in
getting under Wav school buildings for
which money already has been appro-
priated."
This statement WAS made today by
Capt James F. Oyster, Chairman of the
high school committee, which held an
extended session Yesterday afternoon.
Much Of the time was spent in a dis
cussion Of the conditions at Mckinley
Manual Training School
Though the action OF the committee
on the matter was not made public,
il IS understood the recommendation TO
lay will be made. The committee VIII
report its findings to the Board Of Edu-
cation when that body meets tomorrow
afternoon at Franklin School.
When We go 10 Congress and ask
for more money for public schools the
first query that viii greet US this year
probably Will be as to why the montb-
already on hand has not been spent,
Captain oyster said. Congress did not
appropriate funds to lie idle in the
United States Treasury. Ii will be
pretty hard 20 impress our legislators
with our urgent need for funds when
tect's office result in our having money
on hand for a year"
Football in the Washington high
schools will know its fate after the
meeting Of the board tomorrow after
noon.