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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

RED MEN.-A delegation of Osceola
Tribe No. l, |. o r. NJ, attended the
entertainment of Seneca Tribe No. l, OF
Washington, at National Rifles Ar
mory last night, and it was great sur
prise to find delegations of real Indians
10 attendance from Oneida and Otter
tribes, Oklahoma; Sioux tribe, Pine
Ridge Agency; Wamasutta tribe, Wash
iuzton State; Seneca tribe, New York
A musical entertainment was given dur
ing the evening, in which Mr.. VIM. L.
Hoy and Master Harry Helwig, of this
city, took part. and Masters Eddie May
and Arthur Downey, also of Alexan
dria. gave an exhibition cakewalk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

Was the result of his splendid health
IDaomitable will and tremendous ener-
Nv are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out OF order
Il you want these qualities and the sue
cess they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
OF brain and hody. Only % cents. at
E.. S. Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.

leaving Washington every Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at 1O:45 p. M, via South
ern Railway, new tourist sleepers, personally
conducted, 10 through to San Francisco with
out change of cars The route is through At
lsnts, Montgomery, New Orleans, Houston,
San Antonio, New Mexico, Arizona and south.
ern California. The cars are very latest pat
tern of Pullman tourist sleepers. Three and
one.h days to Mexico and Arizona, four
days to Los Angeles and five days to San
Francisco. The tourist car fare is less than
via any other route, saving from $25 to $50
Tor the trip. For information apply to any
agent of the outhern hallway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

TAKEN IN.-Chsrles Burgess, q young
man from Fredericksburg. reported 10
Chef of Police Webster last night that
he had been buDcoed out of small
amount of money by an unknown man
Burgess came here looking for work,
and spent most of the day at the resi-
dence of Officer Bottis. Yesterday after.
noon ne started out seeking work. and
near the Southern Railway says he met
a man who promised to secure him
position in the round house. he and
his newly acquired friend started dowI
the street aud after Burgess had ireatec
the stranger and loaned him a dollar
the latter left him to be gone for a fsw
minutes. He never returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
TWO WEEKS TOUR TO FLORIDA.

The second Pennsylvania Railroad tour OF
the season TO Jacksonville allowing two
weeks in Florida, will leave New York and
Philadelphis February 20. Excursion tick
cts, including railway transportation, Full
man accommodations Zone berth), and meals
en- route in both directions while travelling on
the special train. will be sold at $4e from
Washington, and ct proportionate rates from
other points. For further information apply
to ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

EAST LYNNE.-ToDight Ada Gray e
world-famous play will receive COM
plete and correct production at the OPP
era House. The Mitchell company
mas become popular in Alexandria and
il is with pleasure we will herald their
coming again next season. Arrange,
ments have been made 10 take care Of
the little ones tomorrow afternot D.
upon which occasion "a Miscellaneous
Boy" will be given. Ten cents admits
anyone to any part of the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
30 rs AND SHOES.
A. KATZS
Closing Out Sale Of the
Stock of r. Kaufman.

Having bad Q very successful week Last
week we will continue to give the public q
chance to secure some remarkable bargains in
BOOTS, SHOES AND SLIPPERS. In look
through our stock we find some moro broken
lots which We will sell at prices regardless OF
cost.
Ladies' Hand Sewed Tan Shoes, former
price So, closing ont price $1.9S.
Ladies' Oxford's, both black and tan, most
~ small sizes, widths B, G & d, former price
81, 81. % and 81 80. closing out price 4Sc
Ladies' Dongols Button Shoes. hand sewed,
small .iaes, former prices $2 and $3.50, clos.
ing out price SOC.
We have also few pairs Of Gents Patent
Leather Shoes, former prices 80. $3.50 and
81, closing ont price 81.
Gents Calf Balls. Hand Sewed, former price
SO, closing out price $1.l9.
Boys plack and Tan Shoes, former price
81 80, dosing out price 89c.
Ladies' Patent Leather Sandals, former
prices Toe and 81. Closing ont price 46c.
Youths and Boys Tan Shoes, spring heels
former prices 81 and $1.25, closing Out
price Soc.
Infants Button Shoes, sizes 2 and B, for
mer prices 25c and 36c, closing out price &c
Gents Patent Leather Dancing Slippers
former price 81 so, closing out price Csc.
Gents Over Caters, former prices Zoe and
SOC, closing out price lac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

REMAINS BROUGHT HERE.-The re-
mains of Mr.. Arthur II. Kemp, whose
sad death at Macon, Ca, on Wednes'
day was mentioned yesterday, were
brought here today and will be inferred
tomorrow. They were accompanied
by his wife and daughter and his
friend. Mr.. Rau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
CALIFORNIA.
Thirty oue Days Tour via Pennsylv snia
Railroad.

Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged for special personally conducted
tour through California. to leave New York,
Philadelpbia aud Washington on February
81, by special Pullman drawing.room Sleep
ing Cal ana connecting at Fl Psso with the
Mexico and California Special" composed
exclusiv. ly of Pullman psrlor-smok ng, din.
ing, drawing room sleeping compartment
ana observ alton cars, for tour through CALI
fornis, returning by March 20. Bound trip
tickets covering all necessary expenses, w 70
from sll points on Pennsylvania Railroad.
For further information apply to Tourist
Agent, 1896 Broadway, New York, or Colin
Studs, Passenger Agent, Southeastern Dis
arict. WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

No SMALLPoX.-The mysterious
smallpox case 10 the city mentioned 10
the Washington papers is simply that
of a little child who recently recovered
from very mild case of varloloid a. q
who was never sick enough to be IN
bed. The authorities in the meantime
had taken all precautionary measures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at g: Asa. m. and
sts At 5:26. High water at 9:31 q. nj
And 1910 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

Argument was concluded in Washington
yesterday in the proceedings for injunction
brought by the W. A. & Mt V. Ry. Co. VS.. the
Anscostis and Potomsc River b. Il. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

SNOW began falling about Z O'Clock
shis morning and has continued SINCE
Tue fall, how ever, has not been heavy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

The Rest Prescription for Chills
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic 1t is siaply iron and quinine
in 3 ,ssteless form. No cure-no pay. 6Oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
NONE PRICEDQ
H%ONE PRICE>0Q
TACKBTT & MARSHALL.
KA TT F7M A NN7S
THE DAYS ARE NUMBERED

Our ladies' furnishing and notion depart
ments will soon be a thing of the past Our
spring and summerlstock of gents furnish
ings and clothing lare beginning to arrive.
Alterations and remodeling no interference
to business The sale in ladies' furnish
ing, dry goods and notion departments is in
full blast. Cost not considered All goods
are marked in plain figures. The lots in
many instances are small, therefore you
must be quick. Last weeks sale made a
big hole in the stock. Space does not per-
NIT us to enumerate. Articles too many to
|qnote, so be with us early Monday morning.
Come and be convinced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

Mrs. J. K. Miller Newton Hamilton, Ps,
wrt,s:" II think DeWiu's Witch Hazel sslve,
tne grsndest sslve made" 1t cures piles and
hesls everything. all fraudulent limitations
are worthless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
RATHER fROBABILI1

. FATHER fROBABIiITIRS.-F this
section heavy snow this afternoon and to.
night colder tonig clearing and cold wave
saturday,; increasing northessterly winds
sovero cold next few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure Z w. GROVES signature on each
hox Or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

MARDI GRAs, NEW ORLEANS AND
MOBILE.
On account of this occasion the Southern
Railway Company will sell tickets to New
New Orleans and Mobile respectively at rate
OF one fret class fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale February 20 to 20 inclusive
final limit March Is, 1900. Three last
limited train run to both points
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

after doctors failed to cure me OF pneu.
monia l used One Minute Cough Cure AMI
three bottles Of it cured me 1t is also the
best remedy on earth for whooping cough. II
cured my grandchildren Of the worse cases u
writes John Berry, Loganton, Pa. 1t is the
only harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. Cures coughs, colds, Group and throat
and lung troubles. 1t prevents consumption
Children always like it. Mothers endorse 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
A CLEARANCE SALE OF
BOYS WINTER CLOTHING

The favorable condition Of the market en-
sbles US to offer at this time rarely good
values in all lines .of Boys Wear. We are
also Offering various lines from our regular
stock at February clearing prices,
Varieties of Brownie, Eton, Stanley, and
Sailor Suit, for little boys Splendid assort-
meut Of Double-breasied and Three-piece
Suits for the larger boys. The cloth and liz.
ings are of the best; the seams are all securely
sewed, and our prices, quality considered, are
the lowest possible to name.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

W. g. Philpot, Albany, Ca, says "DsWitt's
Little EARLY Rscrs did me more good than
any pills I ever took" The famous little
pills for constipation, hlieasnso and liver
and bowel tsoahaaA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

V1REsH ROLLED OATS for sale in pack.
u ages and by the pound at ,c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

IRISH POTATOES zoe per bushel at
- VIZ. wOOLLs & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

THE FAMOUS. BRIGHTEST and BEST
OIL STOVES at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

A LOT OF CHOICE FAT NO. MACK,
"A EREL just received by
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18
FARM NOTES

prefer 70 prune fruit trees as soon as
the leaves have fallen. Nature Is thor
ouxhly dormant at that season, asd there
is less injury 10 the trees than there 10
when they are growing and filled with
sap. December and January are all
right for pruning, bur it Is likely 10 be
too cold for comfortable work.
A slight freeze viii not injure turnlps,
beets or carrots. They are better on In
the ground until the irst Of November
than IL dug early In the season.
There is nothing made In feeding too
many pumpkins TO stock. Often there
are no roots 10 feed after the pumpkins
are gone, and it is hard for stock TO BE-
come accustomed 10 dry forage alone
after literal feeding of pumpkins for
several weeks.
Ir Is strange that farmers take so III
tie care OF their woodland and cut green
timber with enough down timber TO
make first class wood for year or more
IL gathered and housed after harvest,
while IL IL dry. The last two seasons
spent part Of the summer between Seneca
and Csyuga lakes. Wood Was very
high in that vicinity, but the most OF
the woods were filed with wind fallen
trees and the refuse from numbering
There was enough down timber rottins
on some acres To make ten or fifteen
cords of stove wood
There are few farmers who can keep q
bucksaw ip order, and often it is not
convenient for them TO find person who
can do IL properly. find IL no trouble
nv using 4 nst file five or i've and one
half inches in length. File one tootn a.
time, the same ~ crosseut saw, ex'
cepr that the front of the tooth snouio
be filed straight or with little draw OF
hook 10 it. IL is much easier for P:rsos'
with experience to use dat ME ana Ieei
the teeth of one size and IN shape thar II
| Ia 20 do it with three-cornered nie.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18

Nllep stole array 20 soldce hfmseV Gun
numerous drinks and ctgars.
ous drinks and cigars IN the solitude OF
the Pullman.
In order TO break the journey for the
ladies' Draper had arranged for the
party TO sleep at q St Louis hotel that
night. resuming the journey In the
morning. So thither they went. Filley
regarded this az prime opportunity to
make bis escape. He would 'scciden-
tally" miss the train In the morning!
But when the morning came there was
q great pile Of mail to be opened and
answered. and Draper kept him busy
until breakfast. Then after that meal
was over. as II divining the mans In
tention. he took his arm and started
for the Union station. telling Chester te
look after the ladies'.
Arrived at the Miranda. he plunged
into work again. nor did he cease until
the limited was well under way, speed
ing over the Atchison system. on the
last lap Of the journey to Denver.
Filley was iivid with chagrin and
rage. Things began TO look serious
However. he must and would escape al
Denver and by travelling night and day
might hope to reach New York In time
to prevent exposure and shipwreck.
So, with all It's freight Of human
hopes and fears. loves and hates. the
Denver express sped westward. the
Miranda and It's satellite Pullman
again coupled on at the rear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18
iMpRoveMeNT OF FARMS.

Improve your farms by better methods
sf farming, such ~ good crop rotation
md better feeding and breeding Of live
stock. Keep stock enough to consume
al the rough feed you grow on your
farm and the manure from the same will
help to keep up the fertility Of the soil,
then before you are aware you will be
realizing benefits from your improve
tlents In better crops grown on your
farm ard better prices for your better
grade Of live stock. As . general thing
at the present time, there !s g wide range
Ia prices between the scrub and the high
grade or pure-bred cattle, wide enough
ID warrant IL more profitable TO keep the
better grades. Every farmer should
take pride 10 bis work and study well
the best methods Of feeding and mansg-
ing his stock and farm. Think Of the
satisfaction in having better and fatter
sock than your neighbors. At the pres
eat time there Is generation OF farmers
taking the place Of their fathers under
fr more favorable circumstances than
their fathers had. New and better
homes, new and better implements, more
Intercourse with and knowledge OF the
world, It's business, markets aud de-
m snds, and increased nearness to the
social pulse Of village or city life, sre
among the improved conditions. They
ale brought much closer 10 the business
world. Mirror aud Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18
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were an old story TO some or the party,
but Maage and Florence and Chestef
were like children In their gratiticd
amusement and entertainment at every
fresh feature and incident. None OF
them had ever taken similar journey
before.
II turned out that this was John
Diapers birthday. and In honor OF the
event Mrs. Hurst had dropped hint to
Gustave. the chef, to make few extra
preparations. So they were treated to
. sumptuous rcpast, At the close OF
which the host leaned back In his chair
and remarked:
"well. Gustave has surpassed him
self tonight! These Frenchmen are
marvels Of ingenuity and resource"
"Have you forgotten what today isY'
inquired Mrs. Hurst Of her brother.
Thursday. Is II notr' responded
John Draper.
"Yes: Thursday. May i3. and the
fortieth birthday Of certain distIn'
guished friend Of ours." was the arch
rejoinder.
A half puzzled expression crept into
Uncle Johns face; then . smile OF rec
election rippled out
God bless me. 90 II is! declare
had fofkotten all about It How good
Of you to remember Il! What's oil
thisY' be exclaimed n the ladies rose
and grouped themselves about bis
chair.
Each Of them saluted the good fellow
with q birthday kiss. and each left
some little tangible token by his plate.
Fiorence's gift was q four leaf clover
pin, q diamond Nesting In Its heart.
which the delighted magnate proceeded
to asix In his scarf.
"You have always brought me luck,
my GIRL" he said as he took her hand,
and then. before them all. he drew her
to him and kissed her on the brow. as
be had often kissed her before. only
now there was a new meaning and
new conservation In that caress. which
both felt and recognized.
During NIL this pretty scene Reuben
Filley writhed as the serpent In old
Eden must have contorted himself
when he Witnessed the bliss Of the FIRST
pair Of lovers. At the earliest oppor'
tunity he stole away unnoticed and IN
missed TO solace himself with numer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18

with one stroke OF his keen knife sew
cred the bellrope. deftly knottins the
two ends to prevent their sagging In
either car. In an instant the nir coup
lings were disconnected, 30 that the
Miranda was held to the rest OF the
train by the coupling pin only. Two OF
the gang then ran to the rear platform
Of the Pullman. two more slowed
themselves away on the rear steps Of
the Miranda. while Dallon and the rest
remained on che front platform. guns
In hand. ready to menace any one who
might appear from the cars ahead.
But the stop was such slight one ana
the station such IN Insignificant affair
that no one troubled to get out Two
short blasts of the whistle. and the ex-
press was In motion agains Scarcely
had the lights Of the station faded
from sight when Dallon yanked the
chain of the coupling pin. and the en-
CINE and cars shot into the blackness
away from the Miranda and her escort.
As result the two coaches soon slack.
ened speed and came almost 10 stand
still. Then there was a sudden jolt rs
the Miranda took the disused switch.
and Immediately the speed Increased
again. hut the hoarse cough Of the loco
motive was gradually dying away In
the distance and the motion Of the
cars became OF gentle sliding nature.
Chester sprang to his feet and peered
ont Of the window "Uncle John" look
ed up from his game. while Madge and
Florence eIcitedly exclaimed. "what IL
tr
Then Mrs. Hurst awoke and added
her questions and calculations to the
rest Of the clamor. BY this time II
was plain to all that something out OF
the ordinary was going on. Chester
ran to the forward door. but found II
fastened.
Meanwhile the cars were moving at
q fair speed over a rough and uneven
track. being evidently controlled by
means of the hand brakes. After per.
haps 20 minutes Of this suspense the
pace slowly slackened. and the win
dows reflected the uncertain dickering
light Of torch flashing back and forth.
Then there was a sudden grinding Of
the brakes. the sound Of rough voices
giving quick commands, q Jolt. and Ill
was quiet!
In vain the ladies implored 70 know
what had happened. Neither John Ora
per nor Chester Ives could satisfy
them. being themselves utterly mysti-
fed and puzzled They were tar from
imagining the real situation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18
HOW no REovce shRlNkAee.

4 INV ~ UG0OSS 0tyNttNNs0Ss
Prof. @. r. Curtiss, Of the Iowa Agri.
cultural College, 10 answering CORE
spondent in Wsllaces Farmer, who asks
tor information a to what be shall feed
his cattle the last few days before ship
ping them to market In order 70 secure
the minimum shrinkage, ofSers some
suggestions which may be interesting
and profitable to prospective feeders.
His reply 10 ~ follows:
The secret Of shipping cattle sue
eessfully, and with ss little shrinkage ~
possible, consists In having them we'll
tilled at the time Of loading with feed
that contains but little moisture. Moth
ing 10 superior TO good hay for that pur-
pose. Cattle to be shipped 70 market
from distance Of 800 TO $50 miles should
have the usual grain feed withheld for
about ~ hours before being loaded, and
they should be given ss much good,
sx Get hay rs they can be induced to eat.
Water should be withheld at least twelve
hours before loading.
Handle the cattle 40 quietly as possi-
ole and II they are 10 De driven they
should walk slowly and without running
or excitement. The car should be deep
ly bedded. Ii is hardly possible to use
too much bedding. Ii does not pay TO
crowd or load the cars too heavily; the
cattle will not ship well unless they can
ride comfortably. They should arrive
early In the morning and be wstered and
led about An. Allow them 70 take
nll the water they will drink from
trough well filled. They should not
tuck the water up from the bottom A. IL
Is running In and they MI themselves
with wind. After being watered they
should be fed As much hay Of the beat
quality IS they will eat. In shipping
cattle from the experiment station We
bad xt side track adjoining our yards
sud have sometimes given about half q
feed OF snapped corn the last thing be
fore loading the cattle, after they were
well filed with hay. This feed IL re-
t.ined without detriment In shipping
aud gives that much additional weight
st the time OF selling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18
FIFTH DAY.
SIDE TRACKED.

This is what had happened The Dial.
ION gang had stolen the Miranda and
the Pullman!
When No. 50 pulled out from the wa
ter tank. the two cars. as We have
seen. were held to the rest Of the train
by single coupling pin only. Just be
fore reaching the old switch they were
disconnected. when the main body OF
the train shot away on the down grade.
which was the reason that the engineer
did not Immediately discover the loss
Of part Of his load
The instant the last car of the main
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-18
FOURTH DAY.
THE DALLOH GANG. /.

While the Denver express was breast.
ing the long rising plateau OF the great
plain which forms the eastern part OF
Colorado and leads mp to the foothills
Of the Rockies foes In ambush were
preparing rare surprise for John ORA
per and his party.
Hounded from camp to camp, their
hands against every mans, q band OF
choice and congenial spirits known ~
"the Dallon gang had taken d last ref
uge In the broken country lying be-
tween Colorado Springs and Denver.
but back from the railroad. Under the
lead Of the notorious Jim Dallon. who
was wanted" by the sheriffs Of half
q dozen counties, these desperad0es
herded together and made fnal stand,
for months defyins every attempt at
capture.
Horse stealing. highway robbery.
murder. the riding Of express messen-
gers and on OCCASIONS holding up
stagecoaches and railroad trains wefe
among the crimes chalked up against