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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-05-10
GARDENING IN WEST AFRICA.

The main trouble in British West Af-
 rican diet is lack of fresh green food,
 and had my experience with the West
 Coast been confined to our own posses
 sons I might have said that, unless you
 were at Sierra Leone vegetables must
 be raised from tins, but having had ex-
 perience of French, German and Portu- guese regions think there Is ain alter
 native. l think it Is possible to have a
 garden and grow things, as it were, on
 the premises. Mind, do not say l ad-
 wise your doing 1t; gardening in West
 Africa is nervous work. I have been employed on gardens there, and know that even lifting a kale pot Is not there as it is here, a triflng act, because un- der the kale pots there you have a chance of finding divers things that, if in spirits on shelf of the British mu- scum reptile gallery, would give pleas ure, but there, close to ones ankles and not bottled and corked down. are mere ly exciting and unpleasant Still, if the snakes get in the other direction. safe away, when you lift up your pot, think how charming a dish of rhubarb, or d salad of endive or dandelion, is and now 1t cheers your table and relieves the monctony of life, Of course there are plenty of worse things than snakes con- nected with West African gardening: in some places there are elephants, in oth- CTS hippopotami. Specimens either of one or the other in garden for a night are incompatible with success, fur a reason at least, and then if you hire a man to sit up all night in the garden and ring hand-bell to keep them off, he keeps you awake while he Is ringing it and when he leaves off you keep awake wondering if he is asleep: if you take away the bell and set him up in business with a fire to scare game of a leopard usually comes and takes him away, which distresses you very much. Repaying gardening in West Africa cer- tainly is, but it is not a thing to be ur- dertaken light-heartedly by persons of either nervous or an irritable disposi- ton, and of course the pleasure and profit to be derived from it are largely dependent on your locality; but, given one fairly free from big game, with a good sail, and not superabundance of or ground crickets, a garden is possible, and worth having.-Mary II. in Climate
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-05-10
FELINE STRATEGY.


 "A Cat That Might Have Been q Napo-
 leon if He Had Been Born a Man.
 It was not his siza or his beauty which made him remarkable. though his pos session of these attributes of feline su- 1 periority easily made him prominent among the cats of the neighborhood with whom he waged unrelenting war fare but the fact is that he possessed a controlling mind and a strategic abil- ity that would have made him a great commander had he been born in a more exalted sphere of life. For this cat, with true diplomacy, made friends with the dogs of his particular demain and went 1 forth to battle attended by a bodyguard l whose appearance inspired respect and assisted him in his combats. An Eng fish mastiff, bird dog and a small cocker spaniel shared his meals, and later enabled him to gain victories over his hated rival, the gray cat across the street
 This cat had had many contest with that gray cat but the combat always resulted in draw because of the guerl- la tactics of his wary opponent, who preferred short fight and a rapid dash to safety to a prolonged conflict where the superior weight and fighting ability of the cat with the controlling mind would have decided advantage.
 The thought that victory, undsputed. had never yet perched upon his banners veXed the soul of the diplomatic feline and embittered his milk and beefsteak with the wormwood of vengeance long delayed. But at last diplomacy tri- umphed and retribution overlook the gray prowler and disturber of midnight slumber
 One day in a fatal hour the gray cat invaded the precincts of the feline Bis marck when the allies of the latter were at hand When he struck a sudden blow and ran smile of joy parted the whiskers of the cat with the controlling mind, and with him the three dogs join ed the chase.
 Because of their superior numbers the dogs easily caught and brought to bay the gray cat and then formed a ring about him while the avenger entered the arena and began the battle. Con tinualy driven back into the ring by the three dogs, the gray cat was unable to pursue his favorite tactics, and the result, after one of the prettiest eat scraps that that ward had ever seen, was complete victory for the cat with the diplomatic inclinations. Only when the gray cat by flying leap over the heads of the dogs, escaped did he let up in the work of righteous retrlbuton. Then in the consciousness of victory, the conqueror returned, accompanied by his allies, to his repast of milk and beefsteak, lord of his own domain. And the surrounding neighborhood as far as three blocks owned his undisputed sway. -Grand Rapids Herald
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-05-10

by Alonzo el Subio in 124S. Its facade is later in the Graeco- Roman style, with Ionic pillars and a colossal statue of John the Baptist. At side portal is fixed on a marble stone the hammer which used to be knocked when canon was dying, before the passing belF' was introduced. The picturesque clois- ters of early date, with their interacing arches and spiral columns, are inches deep in the Whitewash, which has de- faced most of the interior; but there are many fine paintings and historic tombs, including that of the Marques de Bai, the general of Philip V., who was so soundly beaten at Zaragoza in ITO.
 The arms of Badajoz are the pillars Of Hercules and Plus Ultra. The motto, however, does not apply so long as Por- tugal continues separate from spain, and consequently source of weakness. Philip II. realized this when he bounced upon the prey which was lost by his grandson, Philip ", Alonzo TX, took 1t from the Moors in 1235; the Portuguese besieged it in 1660 and again in 1705. Kellerman and Victor failed before it in 1908 and again the following year. In 1910 Bonaparte ordered Soult to ad- vance on Estramadura to relieve Messf- ma when arrested before Torres Valdes. You know the rest; how Badajoz was defended by Rafael Menacho until that brave young soldier was killed; when his successor in command, Jose Imaz, sold the place to Soult When the Frenchman beheld it's tremendous de- lenses, which he could not have carried by force of arms, he quietly remarked: "There are few forts so strong that a mule laden with gold cannot get in."
 FANNIE B. WARD.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-05-10
REDUCED RATES TO CAMDEN, INDIANA

For the meeting of the Old order of German Baptist Brethren at Camden, Ind, June 3 to 5, 1900, the Pennsylvania Railroad company will sell, from May 31 to June g. inclusive excursion tickets to Camden, Ind, from stations on it's line west of Baltimore, Md (not inclu- sive), west of and including Lancaster and Reading, and from stations south of and including Sudbury, at the rate of one first-class limited fare for the round trip. Tickets will be good returning until July 5, inclusive.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-05-10
SANITARY PLUMBING

THOMAS r. MEAGHBK.
 Successor to The Robert Morgal Plumbing O., 30 CENTER STREET, Whites Block, dealer in Gas Fixtures, Burners, Globes, etc.: Gas Fitting Steam and Hot Water Heating. Estimates given. Special care in testing by q pressure apparatus the sani- tary condition of the traps and drainage system of buildings by smoke or peppermint under pressure. it nominal cost. Tele- phone caE 207-l2 jy1 1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14

GEN. JOE WHEELER's GALLANTRY.
1t was raining the o:her day. An sr-
pular woman wearing macintosh,
sitting next TO Gen, Joe Wheeler in q
street car, 10 Washington, rose to get
off at Fourteenth and F streets. Gen.
Wheeler noticed an umbrella leaDir g
against the car seat. Hs grail b d tie
umbrells ran after toe woman caught
her at The door and said: pardon me.
madam, but YOU left your umbrella" "
The woman looked puzz ed, but took
The umbrella. Gen. Wheeler resumed
his seat. Then a woman on the other
side of bin gave little scream end
said. "Wny ycu ussty little man, You
gave that woman my umbrella
Gen. Wheeler apoiogzsd, but the wo
map said: Now you iust get right OF
the car ard get 1t for NE, or III notiiy
he notice." Meekly the veteran OIL
three wars tumbled oil into the rain
and ran after the woman with the
macintosh. He made hurried ex'
| planation, got the umbrella and rush
ed hack to the waiting car. AS &c
handed il back to it's owner be said
81 trust you will pardon me madam:
sssnre YOU it was all mistake" The
woman plsred at him. II DONE know
about that" che sni1sd. II don't te
Iieye you are any better than you ougn'
| IN beO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
WESTERN STATE EO:PITAL.

w GS L LhN = 4 II IL L " II IL,
DR.. B ii min Backlord, supsrinlend.
eht OF the Western State Hospital, has
suemi ted bis report for the isca! esr
ending September 20, 1900, which is
very full aud comprehensive r,view OF
The work done Oy him ana bis assoCi-
ates. The hospital is the largest in be
State, there being 954 patients within
its walls. One hundred aai ninety
eight were admitted during ths year,
and 80 were discharged. and "A died.
IL is remarkable that the ages Of those
dy ing were oitt n so advanced, 8 being
between so aud 80, II httween 20 and
50, IL between 60 and 20, and IL te-
tween 80 and CO. Among the patieDi 8
admitted with n the last Twelve months
large per cent. were hopelessly insane,
and many Others had aye and infrGli'y
coupled with insanity, which rerdertd
cure almost impossible. The MONEY
Us d in support, transportation, ETC., 10
round numbers amounted 10 SIP 800
Exclusive OF insurance, and there bes
been only available about SlO5,OOO,
!eaviug a deficit OF about $1,000.
The daily average Of patients has
been 997. Placing the resources for
their support at $ll 1000 shows a cost
per capita OF about Sl1S.10. This, Gays
he superintendent. considering that
the cost Of many things has greatly ad.
| vanced, to VII. the item of coal alone
being ovei 81 700 more than previously,
is most satisfactory.
Again the superintendent calls st
tention to the necessity of making pro
vision for epilepiics. These, be says,
are Injured by their contact with the
insane. The congested condition Of tie
hospital is mentioned, and he urgently
recommends that arrangements be
| mode elsewhere for epileptics and per.
sons of weak miod, and that only iD-
sane persons, those indeed for whom
the Charity is really intended, be kept
there. A new system of bathing the
patient known ss the "ltsin Bath" is
recommended. "The furlough system"
is commended, and all through such re-
forms and suggestions as to the general
conduct OF the institution calculated TO
put and Keep it in the rank CT the most
advanced institutions Of the kind in
the country are engrafied. The report
should be very satisfactory to the peo-
pie at large, as it shows most CAREFUL, in'
IeIligent and economical conduct
throughout GS.aunton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
The Great Difference

Between WEDDING GIFTS aud EUCHBE
PRIZES bought from our sto-k and tho'e to
be had Of other dealera Is the exclusiSeLess Of
the designs we can furnish. u 10 lot our m
TO supply ycu with sOne article 10 be had n
a,y Department ito c 10 he land, but to give
you va'ue received for your money in sore
article that will not On'y be attractive but
DIFFERENT from the hosts of others seen
elsewhere. We cannot 90 irt) spetlhca'lors
Of The articles we can show, tu. ask that you
do rs the favor 70 call and examine our new
goods. We can ssfe'y assure you that We
bsys nev,r tean so fortunate in the selection
of cnr stock OF High.irt China, Glass, Brass
Novelties, &C., at this sea'On 1t issp'easure
to show you the very ls.est productions OF
the FOREIGN aud DOMESTIC Markets,
and nearly every line is HANDLED bX'
CLUsIvELY here By us.
nrslore cpen nights until Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14

al tfanelenE advertisements must be paid icI
in advance
"ontract advertisers will not be allowed TO OK.
coed their space unless the excess Ia paid 10,
st transient rates and uuder 70 circum.
stances will they be allowed 70 sdyerfss
ether than their legitimate businsss !n the
space contracted for.
Marriage and doatb notices NUT be paid icI
in advances.
RESOLUTIONS In nernorism, Of thsnks, tributes
OF respect resolutions adopttS ~ solietiss
or persons, unlons of -,ublic cpncern, will
only be printed in th paper as sdvsrtise.
ments
The GAZETTE Office lie connected with tia
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
ders f. the pspor, news OF anJ infoi ms tioo
OF business can be sent By tsle,Aons
Entered at the Posto6scs klexsn .ris, Virgin
IL, IS second-class mattsT.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
For Over EHftY Years

An OLD AND wELL.TRIED REMEDY.-mrt
g'nssow's Soothing Syrup has boon used iol
ogeT atty years p millions Of mothers foi
air childron while teething, with pei ec'
slcoess, 1t Eoothes the cLld, softens the gums
sIsys all pain, cures wind collie, and Is tht
5,,t Iemesy for Diarrh@s. IL pleasant to the
ts,ts Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
sorid. twenty-five cents bottle: Its valu'
e .scalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. wins
sgs Soothing Syrup and take ne ether zinc
tsu17 ssSkv1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
r.,hv pr,tisb Soldiers I'm Africa.

Cap. G. g. Dennison is well known
all over Africa as commander oi Toe
forces that captured the famous rebel
Galishe. Under date of Nov. T. 1884,
from Vryburg, BechusnalaDd, be write;
"Rafore starting on the les. campaign
houeht q quantity Of Chamberlalu, =
Cholera end Diarrhoea Remedy, which
I used myself when troubled with
men aud in every case it proved mos'
haneficisl.n For sale by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
Some Very
| Special Bargains.

One piece OF good quality Pail Back
skirt ng. Reduced from Soc perISC
yard to..".... ..".... ..,.'s..' ".... I'.
One lot of mems good white, co'ored
boiderei and led H'ndkeTchiefs SC
Two for..,,............. .........
One lot OF mems heavy canton Flfn-
mel UndeTshirts. Reduoed from SOr
OOs to...,..... ......-. ,....."'''.' ''''''
one lot OF mems Red Scarlet 2Or
Shirt. Reduced from soc to-. -. Wv
One lot of mems Fl svy Under
Shirts aud DIawer'. Reduced from 2OC
6Oc to.-".. ........ """s" '.u'''.'''''
One lot Children's Bl,ck Hose. SC
All sizes. Pair......... ...."..".".".".O "
Ono lot Of mems regul,r two for &c
25c Collars. Esch.........,- -.-".. "".. w
One lot OF Q. Unbesched Co.-OHC
ton. special price per yard. .....".~/Z~
Ore lot of Cotton Crash. Worth 2Nr
&c yard, "~.""""~/k~
Ono lot OF Leather Bets, Pulley Belt'.
aud Metsl Belts. Some worth 25 and Sr
35c. Reduced each, to.....".";.".CS
One lot of Blue calico, remnants taken
from REGULAR stock To closs cut d n
quickly. Per y,rd..... -..-.. ".-"- ~
One lot Of Co,ored Yelling. suitable for
schocl children. Reduced from 20c, 60
25c and 35c to..""..."..........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
Nasal
Catarrh.
rATARRH
c0LDlN HEAD

Many persons have had the experience Of
ur Peter Sherman, of North Stratlord. n. d..
Tho says, "For years suffered torture from
chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure made we'll man of me-" 1t digeits
what you eat and is certain cure for oys'
oepsia and every form OF stomach trouble
II lives relief at once even in the worst cases
and can't help bat do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14

Rev. John Reid, jrg of Grea. Fsli., NO Mont |,
csn emphssizo his statement IN is PO,lR5ys NV
cnTe for calsrrh if used IS directtd II nv
Francis W. Poole, Pastor Contra fie'O! 'e-
risn Churtb, II lepa Mort. ohs 7
after using Ey's cream Balm SIX weeks @fsia,h
Stewart, Grand ave-, Buffalo, N. 7.
The Balm does lot irrtsIe or cause SUE "a
ing. Sold by druggists st 90 cts, or ms'eu
IyE,y ProtheIs, 56 Warren ST.. New toiS'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
$ w A N BROS,
424-426 KING STREET.
ONE PRICE
= ~ <<%<%t<<%<<<Nt
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

equipped the holiday rush with choice assortment
of useful presents We showing new Pocketbooks new
Silk and Linen Handkerchief plain and with initials new 'hee
Table Covers new Napkins Linen Table Cloths
white and cooed Table Sets Pure Ice Wool Shaw
New Nec wear Fascnao Fans Fancy Mirrors Fancy Hat Pins
Fancy Brooch Pins Ladies' and Misses Bracelets Fancy Carriers
Umbrellas and hundreds of other useful Christmas gifts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14

Now is the time when Group eno iuus
iroub es prove rapidly fatal, Inc on'y snI,s nsr
less remedy thst produces immeulsse ieso"' s,oa.
:. ~ ~ tsko and can be relied upon to quickly
an, Sn,e cong he. colds and sll lung diseases. II
will preyent consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14

ARNOLDs BROMo-OELERY. Try THU
snrivsled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia
gs.al.ssneas 10 osnts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
ChamoIs Gloves.

We hsvs setund small lot Of l'dies'
rood q1ality wbie Chlmois Gloves. at
sbo1t bali the regular price They arc
the regular 81 kiad. We will eel SOC
them per pair st""r.- ".'''.
S'zs5S, 6lb, 7. IA snd III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
TACKETT & MARSHALL.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Puzzled?

What to give this Xmas need not
worry you any longer, a glance at
the following will help solve The
problem.
WATCHES from 81 to $50.
CHAINS from 2jc. to $2j.
LOCKETS from 81 .25 to so.
SLEEVE BUTTONS from 25c to s..
COLLAR BUTTONS from 2jc. 10
$3.50.
STUDDS from 25c. to a. 80.
GOLD RINGS from J0c up.
EARRINGS from 25c. up.
SPECTACLES from 25c. up.
EYEGLASSES from 2jc. up.
CLOCKS from 81 to s2j.
SILVER TEA SPOONS from So 30
TO 81 halt d0z.
SILVER TABLE SPOONS from
$3.50 to sl4
LADIES from $3.50 TO $40.
KNIVES from Sl.75 to $l.S5 half
dOZ.
FORKS from $l.75 to 81. 85 halfd0z.
Sterling silver and other novelties,
handsome articles from 25c. up.
Much better articles than are sold in
Washington at the same price. Call,
see, and convince yourself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
M. Ruben s. Sons,
6O1 KING STREET
~UARIOTTFSVILL AND RAP1DAN
4 phII.ROhD COMPANY.

~UARIOTTFsVIEL AND RAPIDAN
RAILROAD COMPANY.
AIexsndria, Va, Dec. 13, 1900.
To tbs Holders Of the ChaTloitesyil snd
Fapidan Railroad Bonds:
The following bonds, drawn for redemp-
,;or bv Ict in accordance with the terms OF
the the m ;rtsagc, will be paid at the office Of the
philadelphis = rust, safe Deposlt and lnsur'
sppee Company, Philadtlphis, Ps,, with &C.
.r,sd rus interest. on January 1. 1901. Interest
will Tic cesse OF said tOI d, JsI u,Iy 1, 1901;
"'s; Nos IS 6, 100 Sc. lS4, s5. 211 and 244' OF
- Nos, 0e s6S, a59 04S $50, 57e, S49. 495, iao,
aoS 145 499, 26I, COB 625, 419 42S,
675 and GIT. of $500 each.
JOHN W BURKE. Trustees.
EDW. L. DAINGEBFIEID,j
5a,I2C CE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
MEDICINAL
Strong Again.
MEDICINAL.

~.. .aman who knows the full value
..... +. the woman who has lost it
ned it; the woman who from
81. r.sk and sickly is once again
.-oug woman. Hall million
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
RUSTNEsS OPPORTUNITIES.

UUsTLING YOUNG MAN can make Soo
4 Ger month and expenses. fermsnen'
poAton. Experience unnecessary "lSe
for pirtic1lsrs. CLABK CO,, AIN anu ~, ~,
cast st9 Philadelphia, p. sugl1 om&I"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
Winter Underwear.

Our limo OF Winter Undelw at for la.
, dies, children and men, is too large in as
sortment to m,ntiol each item Wo
baudle only the good ant the best kind,
1t prices as low as can DO found anywhere
| fer reliable qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14
Gents Dept.

Kid Gloves, 81.
Castor Gloves, 81.
Lot of Mems and Boys
Gloves at 25c
Ties, Bows Scarfs. Four-in'
Hand, in the newest designs.
IS cents.
Gents Hardkcrohiels, 5, 10,
Is, and 25c, full linz.
Best Brand Collars. 10 and
IL cents.
A lot OF Night Shirts, soc.
Every department contains
bargains in prolusion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-14

THE JANUARY DEsIGNEB, NOW
| READY. 10c.
THE JANUARY FASHION SHEETS
FREE.
| AGENTS FOR THE STANDARD PAT.
TERMS.
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TERAIA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-13
STANDS By BRYAN.
P. e. DOVE, of the Antitrust League,
win Not Be Placed in False Light.

New York. April 13.-P. E Dove, a
member Of the executive committee of
the American Antitrust league, has
resigned as vice president of the Com
mercial Travellers Hotel Mems Anti
Trust league. In a letter to the secre-
tary of that organization. he says:
I pull out as the peculiar partisan
efforts Of yourself and Judge WtIlet
have placed me before the commercial
travellers especially, and the people
generally in a false position. You and
one or two others appointed me vice
president during my absence in the
west Upon my return I protested
against the use of the organization to
boom Judge Van Wyek as d presiden-
tia1 possibility, as his name was being
used to injure Mr.. Bryan.
7 understand you are now looking
toward Admiral Dewey as q substitute
for Judge Van Wyck I have good rea-
son for thinking Dewey is being boom
ed by a clique of pro-trust Democrats.
Ny Bryan is opposed to mon0polies
Of all kinds in private hands. His enc
mics are our enemies and the enemies
OF the people. and I cannot permit my
name to be identified with any move
ment to fn5ure him entered into the
fight some years ago for commercial
travellers, to protect their rights, a rad
Ica1 Republican; I am now a Demo-
craC IN their interests -