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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
TEXAS HAS BEEN UNDER SIX
AnC


Scarcely another State in the Union
has as remarkable and interesting his
t)ry as Texae. In one respect at least
it occupies unique position 10 the his
tory of American States. Since its dis
covery six different governments have
at different times claimed Its allegiance
and as many different flags have waved
over it, those OF France, Spain, Mexico,
Independent Texas, the United State
and the Confederate States. The four =
dation OF Texas statehood was not laid
as British colony, nor under the grant
or control of the British crown, as were
those of the original thirteen States lie
first settlement dated back more tran
two hundred years, and its first Ameri-
can colonists went there under the
terms and conditions imposed by for.
eien State, to whose language, laws and
institutions they were otal strangers.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
An Ancient Belief.

The ancients believed that rheums'
t,sr, was the work of demon within a
man. Any one who has had an attack
ofsciatic or in fiamatory rheumatism will
agree that the i! Fiction is demoniao
aSonsb to warrant the belief. 1t has
never been clsimed that Chamberlain's
pain Ralm would cast out demons, but
il will cure rheumatism, and hundreos
bear testimony to the truth of this
statement. One application relieves the
pain, and this quick relief wnicn II
affords is alone worth many times It's
cost. For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
THIS COUPON AND 81

Will buy while they last your choice Of SIS. SIS and
$40 Suits Of Cheviot Serges Venetians, Broadclohs
Homespuns, Covert and other expensive fabrics, in
black and all the leading spring shades, embracing
det garnet royal castor, mode yrays tans, blues, etc.,
in plain and the elaborate applqued, with tafeta
silk braid, with all styles of ackets-singe and double
breasted Eton tght-6ttng double-breasted box, fly
front and REFER silkned jackets-some all sk-lned-
with new pleat-back skirts Handsomer suits cannot
be made than these by the swellest taors, and
instead of $5 $S and $2o they 60 during this sale,
with presentation of this coupon, at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
]. HOGE TYLER.

-uperintendent of Public Instruction says
Il desire TO bear testimony to the great
value Of the Otterburn Lithis Water OF
Amelia county. In my own person | have
found this water very beneficial in indiges'
tIon sn1 gout.
JOS. ". SOUTHALL, NJ. D.
Dr. George Ben. Johnston. says;
Il use it in gout rheumatism, DYSPEPSIA,
ltbsemis, and al forms of renal and bladder
troubles. prescribe 10 mineral water so
ir.e as the OtterburD."-
Dr J. G. Trevillisn says:
several of my cases OF kidney trouble have
iuuroved mnre rapidly under the use of the
Ott,r5urn Water than Bethesds or Buffalo
Liihia."
State Chemist Speaks.
This spring is of the Calcic-Maguesic-
Alkaline class OF waters-wsters which are OF
approved efficacy in variety of disorders es-
pecally Of the DIGESTIVE aud urinary gsns."
VIM. II. TAYLOR, NJ. D,
State Chemist.
"I have found the Otterburu Lithia very
u'oiu in my practice"
WIN NJ. SMITH. NJ. D.
81 regard CtlerburD Lithia Water ss one OF
the most valuable mineral waters on the
market snd use It extensively in my practice. "
HUGH Mo9UIRE, NJ. d.
Sold by Claude NJ. Lennon. Sole Agt.
6O4 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
Sold by Claude NJ. Lennon. Sole Agt.
6O4 KING STREET.
For Over Fifty Years

AK Old AND WELL-TRIED RKMEDY.-Mrs
Tiuslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years ~ millions Of mothers for
.Ieir children while teething, with perfect
uoc5sc. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
aiays I'll pain, cures wind collie, and is the
o.ileme&y Tor Diarrhea. ls pleasant TO the
.sgs. Sold by Druggists in every part Of the
9odd, Twenty.Ave cents bottle. Its value
Ia iucalculsblo. Be sure and szk for Mira. Wins
aa's Soothing Syrup and tsks ne othsr kind
isn17 ss d&v1vT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

womanly way, as she ought to be, there
would be no danger and little pain.
The time Of parturition is made COM
rortable and safe by the use OF DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t is
medicine designed by skilled physician
"A specialist in the disorders and dis
eases of women-for the express and
only purpose of putting the whole wom-
anly system into perfect, vigorous health.
/, works directly on the organs involved
in babv's advent and makes them strong,
healthful and flexible. Taken during
the whole period of CESSATION it insurcs
the perfect health of both mother and
child.
Mrs Mollie 2. Grimes, OF Flomaton, Escambia
Co. Ala, writes: ~ have taken three bottles
of .our Favorite Prescription and one bottle
Of v7yr little Pellets and oh, what an appetite
Trey did give me. My baby Is now thrse mouths
o. and wsighSiNeen pounds and half. When
she was born she was the fattest little baby girl
you ever saw. She was the largest one OF all
ruy babies and at the birth had an easier and
shorter time than ever had. am stouter and
healthier than ever was. never will be with
ont your medicine May God bless you and
your good medicines"
For obstinate constipation DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are the most perfect
medicine ever devised. They give
prompt, comfortable, permanent relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
OUR LARGEST COUNTY.

Which is the largest county in Virgin
iep This question ives put to me few
days ago, and was forced to answer,
81 do not know" My mind at enc
went back to some OF the con'usi <
statements in that very hastily-prepared
aud unss tisfsctory production, Virgin.
ia, Handbook" put out by the State
Commissioner of Agriculture 10 1898
la this Handbook" the statement is
made that ROCKINGHAM "was formed
from Augusta in 1878, and has an area
rather greater than that of the parent
couny V. L. coLtsius 1,079 square miles;
or 606, 775 acres, so that it is the lsrges'
county in the State" Now 1919
square miles will make 900 $50 scres.
Augusta is by the same authority put
down as having 627 OILS acres, and Pitt
81 lvanis 62S, ,134 acres. Which st t =
mert is CORE CT? Or are all wrong?
1t seems pity that there is not some
easily accessible source of Information
about such things as this. / do not
even know the area of the State, nor do
know how to find out the exact num-
Der OF square miles embraced within its
limits. Different Biographies give df-
ferent figures. Oh, that we could bave
40 accursts survey of the whole State
of all the counties in the State. geolOgi.
cal as well as geographical!
Ektop, Va. w. K. j.
We submit the following, which has
been gstlered from BridRman's "Dew
railroad and county map of Virginia,
from the latest official and other au-
then ic sources"
Square Populs.
Counties. miles. ton.
Augusta, $50 37,OO5
Pittsylvania, 9l4 59,94l
Rockingham, 8S3 3l,299
Thus it will be seen that Augusta
county has the largest number fsquare
miles and Pltsylvanis the largest pop
ulation.-CRichmond Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

After suffering from severe dyspepsia over
twelve years and using many remedies with,
out permanent good, l finally took kodol
Dyspepna Cure. 1t did me 90 much good
recommend it t. every one" writes J. E. Wat
kins, CLERK and Recorder, Chillicothe, Mo. II
digests what you eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
WIFE SHOT by Mis- REss. .-Mrs.

WIFE SHOT BY Mis- REss. -Mrs.
Mamie Caddell was shot and instantly
killed by Mra. Lilly Gardner at Bloc
too. near Birmingham, Ala, yesterday
afternoon. The murderess bad been
living with Csddell, her victims hus'
band. The wife left home, but return
ed to get some OF her belongings, when
she was shot down by the Gardner
woman, the husband looking op, but
Offering no interference. Mrs. Gardner
and Caddell were arrested and spirited
away to Centerville to avoid mob vlo'
lance which was threatened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

AgNOLD'5 BROMO-CELERY. Try this
lnriveleA remedy for Headaches Neuralgia,
UssalsssnaS. IN nsnts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
MEDICfN Al.

Bsbv's coming should be time of Joy
and happiness. Fear should be for
Gotten and pain a stranger.
How often is it soH
AS the time approaches how often the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes %eSs We
~ SrFrssr. hianH '-ire ~AN v"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

"DeWitt's Little Early RiseIs are the finest
pills ever used ID. J. Moore, Milbrook.
Ala. They quickly cure all liver and bowel
trnuhlea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

How Are Your Kidneyaf
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. ssrps
,is fraaL Add Sterling Remedv Co Chicago or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
GOVERNORS
PROCLAMATION.
Commonwealth OF Virginia,

Commonweal OF Virginia,
Goveroor's Office,
January 3, 1900
", hsye been more or less troubled with
Indigestion, but since the use of OtteIbutn
l. tha Water for over a month have been
greatly relieved and | think it principally
due to the efficacy of the wster. l cheerful
lr rannmmand II y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


We desire make apology the of patrons
day evening who unable and
force that be able every prompt
Ify and correctly in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or 2SS
~ q q @. faD 70 cure. druggists refund monet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
Alsxaaaria 3xxstts.
TERMS:

PJBLIsHKD DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. $40 d 812 Prince st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
THIS COUPON AND $3.50

Will buy any OF our beautiful hat creations which sell
regularly from Sc to So. We have them n imported
straw baid maines etc., in black and colors-ie very
latest styles from the hands of designers.
There is hat in the lot that be bought sese
where at less than So to $S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
KINGS PALACE ss sr1%4 rs
WASHINGTON

We propose to test the merits oflthe
Alexandria Gazette
As advertising medium and the same time to cement
the friendship already existing between ourselves
and the residents of Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

Washington Stores, 1910 and 2SOS Fourteenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

wv
mother 10
nervencked
and dpain-ndden
fearing and
almost suffer
ing death.
Il isn't right.
Nature never
meant 1t to be
50. the moth
er were strong
eod we'll in a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30
Ladies' White Shirt Waists.

We are showing the latest styles and very large varit
shirt waists, and believe suit most any in sy
line will be found very complete and extremely pretty
all well made and the very latest. Prices follows
49C. Csc, 75C, 89C, CSC $l.49 and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-30

Thus it will be seen that Augusta
county has the largest number ofsquare
miles and Piitsylvanis the largest pop
ulation.-[ Richmond Dispatch.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-21

wide pink satin ribbon, starting with
splendid butterfly bows and ending
again with bows at the opposite corners.
where were handsome vases OF la France
roses. In the center of the table was a
great vase OF pink roses. At the end of
the room an arch hung with portieres
mace with white ribbons wound with
snilix and loope1 with punches of pink
carnations. made beautiful screen for
the room and setting for the table.
From the center Of the arch hung a rose
globe, in which was hidden an electric
light. Behind this ribbon portiere we're
lamps with pink shades which threw
out rose glow into the room. Mrs.
Hirsching and Mise Riser served the
ice. Mrs. Hirsching was gowned in
pink silk, made decollete, and wore dia-
monds. Mics Risser's gown was of white
satin and she carried pink roses. Pink
ices and waters were served. Mrs.
Hirsching and Miss Riser were assisted
by Misses Ruth Holmes, Alva Clark.
Ruth Baker, Mary Hamer and Louise
Hoover. The young ladies wore gowns
OF pink silk muslin. In the dining room
the tone color was red. The window
curtains we're draped with long stream
ers and bows of red satin ribbon, The
dining table presented gorgeous az.
pearance. with its splendid glow of red
On the table was large centerpiece of
Renaissance lace over red satin. There
were silver candelabra on two corners
OF the table. From these we're laid
broad red satin ribbons, beginning and
ending in futtering butterfly bows. On
the corners OF the table opposite from
the candelabra were vases of American
beauties, and in the center were tall
roses OF tie same glorious variety. The
lights were shaded in red, and there
were lamps scattered about with hand.
some shades. Mrs. Stricken of Omaha
the guest of Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. George
Riser, Mrs. Norval of Seward and Mrs
Rood OF Omaha, the guests OF Mrs
Johnson, poured coffee. Mrs. Strickler
wore beautiful gown of mauve creme
over orange taffeta, and opals. The
gown was daintily trimmed with chit
fon pleatings. Mrs. Rood's gown was
an imported modele of grey grenadipe
over white taffeta. 1t was made dec,I.
lete. with white satin gimpures. She
wore diamonds. Mrs. Norval was
gowned in violet crepe. trimmed with
exquisite lace. Her diamonds were
Mrs. Riser had o., her
wedding gown, which was a Wonderfully
shear dainty gown of muslin, trimmed
with valenciennes lace. They were
assisted by Miss Burr, gowned in bIack
with spangled lace trimmings; Miss Pnt
nam, in pink silk; Miss Hollowbusb in
blue and white foularde; Miss Oakley
in blue organdy; Miss Norval in white
organdy over yellow silk, ami Miss Miles
in white mousseline. There were abopt
Tour hundred guests, and about half
past ten o'clock the dancing began.
Mrs. M. l. Aitken gave one of her
pleasant card parties on Tuesday after
moor. There we're handsome Ame,;...
beauties in several of the rooms IN
others carnations End pottsd plants
Mrs. -. ID. Muir was the most ,,,
|ul one among the players, winning the
royal prize. Next came Mrs. Buctst.g
and Mrs. Miller, who had the same
hunter of points. Cutting decidel ,bo
late OF the second prize in favor Of Me-
Buckstaff. The invited guests wers.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-21

allowing the sun to dance in the heavens
but rather allowed young rain the man
agement Of the day. 1t was disap.
pointment to ministers, who expected
full gathering of their hocks; to choire,
who had mellowed and trilled their
voices into wonderful harmony; to con-
gregations, who came 10 bit bedraggled
and who missed the Easter flood of sun
light through stained glass windows
and to the flowers, who from their birth
had been taught that their n issiOn was
yesterday. Nevertheless, the rain was
the means of illustrating the Easter
spirit. 1t laid low the dust of the past
week; it brought freshness. new life and
hope. Seeds Immediately walked up
from their winters nap and pushed up
ward and onward with unbounded am.
bition. The grass grew and craned lis
neck until the blade became the emblem
OF growth rather than nf destruction.
And then there was the Easter lily--a
cup OF blessing. incense to the soul.
And now the spring has come in earn
est and been hallowed by the Easter
tide and all the gaities of the new sea-
son are at hand-just a glimpse Of
retrospection. The following is from
New York woman's idea of a winters
season: "a gay world, my masters. A
whirl, rush. kaleidoscope view of
color and glitter and of ever changing,
ever intermingling interests and op.
posing claims. A full life,' says one; a
strenuous life says another; ripple of
laughter, vision Of lovely women in
lovely gowns throngiog here. hurrying
there; tissue of lights and flowers and
music-this is the outside view of
society season.
Wednesday evening DR.. and Mrs. A.
L. Hoover, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Hoover
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes Tomson gave a
brilliant reception, followed by dance,
at the Hotel Lindell. The reception
room was brilliantly and wonderfully
decorated with Easter lilies, ferns and
palms. The mantel seemed a real por-
ton Of Eden's bower. SO covered was it
with smilax and asparagus ferns. 10
the center was a tall, splendid vase,
decorated by Mrs. Nelson Brock and
filled with Easter lilies. The guests
were received by DR.. and Mrs. Hoover,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. e. Hoover and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hayes Tomson. Mrs Hoover
wore a handsome gown Of blue and
white foularde. The corsage was made
with yoke effect of black lace tucked.
and bolero. The skirt trained and
was trimmed with quantities OF exquis-
lite butter lace, thus producing very
graceful jupe. She wore diamonds and
a spangled butterfly liz her hair. Mrs.
s. c. Hoover was gowped in pink silk
muslin, made decoilete. The waist was
finely AMI ingeniously tucked. Around
the shoulders was black velvet ruche,
from which fell beautiful lace. Mrs.
Hoover wore graceful pink silk POM
pom in her hair. Mre. Tomson'e gown
was pink silk moueseline de sole over red
taffeta. The bodice was fluffy and be
in its effect. 1t was made
decollete and garnished with lace
parures. The skirt was pleated and
made with train. Mrs. Tomsnl carried
a handsome la France rose. Back of
the reception room was the pink room.
which charmed and fascinated all there.
The table was covered with Renaissance
lace, lined with pink satin. On two
corners Of the table were beautiful silver
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-01-06
Out Of the Ordinary.


The Oldest tree on earth with an
authentic history 10 the great Bhootree
OF thurman. FOR twenty centuries II
mas Deeh held sacred 10 buddha, anu
no person ~ aIowen 10 touch the trunk.
When the leaves ran they are carried
away AZ relics ny pilgrims.
A new system OF advertising IL In
vogue In San Francisco. A poultry
dealer has an intelligent rooster, which
parades up and down the street before
the market, with his owners business
card displayed In his bill, and com
mahds attentioh by frequent Growing.
Near Gr0bogan, Java, there Is a lake
OF boiling mud about two miles In cir
conference. Immense clouds OF steam
Ing mud are constantly ascending and
descending, and on the western edge
the gigantic bubbles are continually
forming and exploding at the rate OF
three minute.
A hole In his right heel enabled a
negro workman In the diamond fields
OF South Africa to secret and steal
gems to the value or $213,OOO. These
he expressed In small parcels OF fruit
to cousin In King williams Town,
In the extreme south OF Africa, from
which place both recently departed for
England.
In opening Great Marylebone street,
London. to lay electric cables, work
men came across several elm tree
water pipes In nne state OF preServa-
uon' aithoush they were only u rev
feet below the surface. These tree
trunks bored through We're over two
hundred years OLD, ana must have
nnen n DnTt OF an OLD wntAr conduit
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-01-06
MILES BOY.

Marthy had heard the gossip There
Ia always some one to repeat un-
pleasant news. And the faded cheek
OF the little sewing woman flushed
a dull red at the tidings that she was
being talked about In the village where
she had grown up.
Dye mean folks are talking about
me on account Of my frlendliness for
Joe WilberT she asked. "If they are,
you tell 'em to 20 right ahead an talk.
Tell EN- that for me"
Her rough little hands trembled over
the dress lengths In her lap and Miss
PERKINS saw her eyes flash with new
dignity as she continued: It's a pity
II a woman OF my age can't be trusted
to conduct herself In proper man
ner." ..
. That's so, Marthy, an, of course,
everybody has got respect for you. But
this strange young Teller. that don't APP
pear to be more'n hoy, comm along
an keepin' company with you does look
curious, an no mistake" 5.
"keepin' company with mew Marthy
repeated the words and then laughed.
A ringing laugh OF other days.
why, Mary Ann Perkinsl I'm old
enough to be his mother. l should have
been HIS mother. Don't you know who
he is?"
Miss Perkins lifted a head full of as
constituent to reply:
HE amt never John Wilber's--"
That's who 1t IL, Mary Ann. | never
blamed John for going away from me
like the neiRhbors blamed him 1t
would have been worse II he hadn't
when he found out that-that he didn't
care as much for me as he thought he
did before Mile came home from
school. 1t would have been wicked II
he married me then.
81 used to think sometimes that they
would write to me. But they never did.
Likely they thought I'd be mad. But l
never was, and l never heard word
about how they were getting along,
didn't know whether they were dead
or living, until one day last spring l
looked up to see Joe standing In that
very door. He was pale and sick look
ing, and he asked me for drink OF
water. | almost tainted, for he seemed
the living image OF John-as he was
when he went away.
81 asked him his name and he told
me. Told me how his folks had died
when he was little chap, and how he
had been drifting around without
home or friends. He didn't know me,
but the Lord remembered me, guess.
Anyway, | said prayer of thankful
ness to Him for sending the boy that
should have been mine to me. 1t
seemed Just what I'd been waiting
for all the time. | made him stay, and
he Ia good and loving AZ an own son
could be.
And now that he has got steady
work In the factory, he says | must
give up sewing and he will take care
of me. So you can tell Miss johnson
don't want to make her dress. Meb-
be am foolish, and p'r'raps folks
have right to laugh at me for a silly
old maid. But you can tell 'em that
Joe Wilbur IL my nephew-mOre than
That, he Is the son Of the man l loved
when ! Was young girl and love yet,
now that am an old woman, and shall
love when | meet him In eternity, and
tell him that | have tried Ia he
mother to his and Miles boy"--Chi-
cagO Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-01-06
An Expert swordnsn


Hank Carruthers, OF Block Island.
II. l., an old-tlme fisherman last year
caught young sword fish, not more
than two feet long. which had refused
to leave the dead body OF It's mother.
which he had harpooned after an ex-
citing fight. The young fish survived
the transportation to a tidal pond be-
hind the Carruthers homestead and the
entrance to the pond was closed with
net to prevent his escape. Since then
Mr.. Carruthers has tanned the Ash so
that II will feed from his hand, and the
neighbors had become 30 accustomed
to the sight that they did not notice II
any more. Last month a French gem
tleman, who Is a we'll known fencing
teacher, NJ. Tierce. had been train
Z Ing the fish furtively He had made a
soft pad OF leather. which he adjusted
on the tip OF his sword, like the button
on q foil, and the two gave an exhibI-
ton bout OF fencing which could not
be equalled for nicely OF action and
correctness OF dash In the Fencera'
Club. The fish apparently knows all
the rules OF the game and carefully re-
trains from committing fouls. He cuts
and slashes swiftly, and several times
he caught M. Tierce unawares, says the
New York Press, and nearly transfixed
him. The Frenchman has offered Mr..
Carruthers large sum OF ,.vE
the fish which he wishes tfNN