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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

A GREAT METEOR. HerSeit
Howe, of Chamberlain Observatory,
Denver, is collecting data concerning
one of the largest meteors seen for
more than so years. 1t was observed
d .cemher s between and 4 o'clock in
the afternoon. Reports come from both
sides of toe Rocky Mountain Divide as
far north as Sara Oga, Wyo., and as lar
q ,uth as Delta, Col. The meteor ap-
pssred nearly as large as the moon
When apparently Just above North
Park. Col. it exploded with accompany
ing phenomena resembling al EARN i
quake. Houses were shaken ana
rumbliug eound was heard for maoy
miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

Rev. John Reid, jr., of Great Falls, Men,
recommended Ely's resm Balm 10 me 4
can emphasize hiS stat sment, 'lt is poslIlve
cnrs for catarrh if used rs directed II Kew
Frapcis w. Poole, Pastor CentIal Piesby te'
rjan Church, Helena Mont.
after using Ely's tream Balm six weeks
hoI;sva myself cured OF ostarih. i Joseph
stewart. Grand ave-, Buffalo, N. Y
The Balm does lot irritate or cause snetf,
inc Sold by druggists st so cts, or mailed
Elv Brothers, So Warren ST., New fors'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

Now is the time when Group sna Iuns
~ ga nrove rapidly fatal. The only harm
isS1 * a. Minuts Cough Cure. 1t is very pleas
:, nnt % 70 take and can be relied upon to quickly
o." sn,o ~ como he. colds and all lung diseases. IL
will prevent consumption
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
DRY GOODS.
WoodWard&Lot|lrop
10th, lith and + StS.. N. W.
OPEN EVENINGS UNrlL CHRIsIMAe.
Articles Especially
Suitable for
Holiday Gifts.

| The assortments comprise every gri de
from the most elegant and expansive import
el Bric-a.Brac TO the lowest priced trust
worthy goods ob;ainsble The vast varieties
displayed, the woTihfulness Of the merchsn.
disc offered, the very reasonable rricts quoted
the greatly increased comfort ard facilities
Afforded the shopping public, combine tc
mako this most satisfactory shopping pace.
The high quslity OF cur stocks is 90 vel
known as to require but The mere mention
and prices at which they are offered are al
low as Is consiatert with the quality repre-
sentod.
We publish helpful list of gift articles:
Superb sevIes Figures end Vaes,
,Brolzes and Mautel Sets, Italian Mar.
be BuSts, statuet!os. Declining Figures,
aud Pedesisls, Rich Bronze
! Elect oliers. Exquisite French Gilt
Ard Jeweled Clocks, French Gil. and
Ovyx Ornaments, French & It Photo
And Miniature Frames Hand painted
Miniatures on Ivory and Sterling Silver,
Csudelsbra. Ensmels, Venetian Vases,
Italian and Austrian Oroaments,
Jsrdinieres and Pedestald and various
Examples OF rATt Nouveau.
Also Imported Kapgaroo Chatelaiue
Bags, with Jeweloi, Nickel French
Gilt, and Gur- metal France; Jet
Chatelaine Paas, Wa'rus, Elephant, and
Kangaroo Pocket books and Card Cs:ea,
Cigarette and Cigar Cases, Russian
Enamel and Sterling Silver Desk Sets,
lax Stands, Seals, Paper Cutters,
Memoranda 81 address Books, Leather
Travelling Clocks, Pearl and Frameled
Opera Glasses, Elegant Evoning Fans
AID Party Bags, Silver Chstelsine
Bags and Pursea, Rhinestone sids
C,mbp, "Cinch" Belts, Epsmoled Umbrella
Handles, Chatesine Trinkets Pearl
Necklace, Swiss Watches in Silver,
Gun.mctsl, and Also Enameltd; Al.
grs,tts for the Hair; white and colors,
Studded with Rbinestones; Silver Man
icure Sets. Silver Tea Ksttlts aud
Coffee Urns Silver Fern Dishes. Also
Imported sooish Articles, compri'ing
Baskets. Wal! Pockets, Tirk,t Csaes,
Key Racks Boxes, Flsques, &c, with
Swedish Proverbs and Moioes. bho
lad ian Baskets, msde by the Pima
Tiibe in Arizona. Also Handsome
F.euch Tapestries. Also Pillow Tops,
with Iniisu Heads and College En-
blsms, aDd scores OF other things for
Gifts and Souvenirs.
@-GOODS DELIVERED ~ ALRXAK-
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, nth & + Sts., n. W.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

DIXIE TO COMMAND BRITISH ARMY
Armv circles in London are deeply
moved by the prospect that the Duke
of Couraugbl, Queen Victoria'S youns
est son. NAV soon become the Com
mander-in.Chie OF Her Majesty g
Forces" Thus the Duke will 90 next
In line for promotion to the posi'l0n o'
Commsnder-iu-CDief when LORD koo-
erts retires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
fEDICINAL


E.. .r evil day for the wife and
. r,,r ,he scans her worn face
-',.' -'. .~..5- and asks the question,
~ ,. ~.r. Does il pay to sacrifice
l-- DO f,ao14f, o,11 bor,,iuacc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

LCdANAt anu 40 dP'iAASSo
to welded love ?" But
there is another ques-
tion which rightly
takes precedence of
Does il pay? 1t is
this oIs it neces-
sary to sacrifice
health and happiness
to welded love /? B."
Half a million women
answer, No They
have been weak and
have been III a d c
strong by DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
They were sick and
u Fayorite Prescrip-
ton - III ade tn e nj
well. 1t will do the
same for almost every
woman who gives it
a fair and faithful
trial. IL stops weak
ening drains, heals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

Skirts, soc 10 Sc.6o
Aprons, 25c.
Ladies Handkerchiefs, S, 7,
10, I2, 2sc, etc.
Fascinators IS ard soc
Ladies and Children's Mac
intoshes at reduced prices.
Cashmere Silk Gloves, 25c.
Ladies Kid and Castor
Gloves, all prices.
All the latest novelties in
| aides Neckwear.
Pillow Shams, Scarls in Lace
and applique.
Lot Of Fine Towels to 90 at
10, 10, IS, 20 and 25c
Comforts and Blankets from
soc to $40.
Ladies Goats, in tan and
black, IS.
Golf Capes, 81 to $40.
Ladies Tailor made Suits.
S. to $I2.
Ladies Dress and Rainy-day
Skirts, all styles and prices.
Ladies and Children's Furs.
Misses Goats 81 to IS.
French Flannel fer waists,
20 to 6oc.
Velvets, soc to ST.
Boys Toboggan Caps, 25c.
Ladies and Gents Umbrel.
las, CSC to IS,
Lace Curtains, soc to $5
- Do,,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
E. NJ. Anderson

Offers to.the public for the holiday season q
large and complete stock Of
CURRANTS, RAIsINs, ClTRON. NUTS
CANDIES, FANCY CAKES, DATES,
PLUM PUDDINGs, ,MINCE MEATS.
Large tinted MALAGA GRAPES and
Fine imported and domenic CANNED
GOODS.
Special attention is called to our fine line
OF TEAS and COFFEES. A specially in 6. B
Coffee for 20c; wonderful good value.
st Assph AMI Duke streets.
Phones Home 30; Bell 1915. [de11 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
nU.INEss OPPORTUNITIES.

Ur,TLlNG YOUNG MAN can make 500
IL DIP month and expenses. Permanent
Nsiioa. Experience unnecessary. WLee
Npr cl'ars. CLARK & CO.. 4;h ana 10,
HH SIS Philadelphia. p. sugl3 om@t"i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

4.yaLD's BROMO.CELERY. Try this
r.alsl remedy for Hesdachss Neuralgia
s-lr es 10 cants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
Gents Dept.

Kid Gloves, 81.
Castor Gloves, 81.
Lot of Mems and Boys
Gloves at 25c
Ties, Bows Scarls. Four-in.
Hand, in the newest designs,
IS cents.
Gents Hand<erchiefs, 5, 10,
IS, and 25c, full line.
Best Brand lars, 10 and
IL cents.
A LOT OF lgut Shirts, soc.
Every department contains
bargains in prolusion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

.s-.usaou and liberation and cures
~,- weakness. 1t tranqualizes the
.rs, and encourages the appetite.
.- .--s--l 70 become a mother. and a
A-.r -,hanoe greatly weakened me"
~ e. j. A Nations, Of Wits Springs,
.-. Ars.. and my old disease returned.
ri. and got another doctor for me but l
a,, drag along and get no better.
.--rt..l thc doctor that if his medicine did
-.., re would go back to DR.. Pierce's
-a--. did so. and by the time l had
-..- ,tem one month l could do my own
.-...--> except washing, and tended my
-...-te. was stouter than had ever been
-. waiting baby's coming since my FIRST
.,.. ..-. tHs one was the sixth child. She
~. .--reu months old and is healthy child,
d. .- ue ] feel as young now as l did at
.-...r years of age; am thirty now. l can
.-..' r.. commend DR.. Pierce's medicine 10
,-ar- wonankind."
,U.o- Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
.,..-.r-Ss and sick headache.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17

IREsH PAN CAKE FLOUR for sale ~
h "NN J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
DRY GOODS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A store brim full OF holiday
suggestions, where popular
prices prevail.
Pictures. No. 1 lot, Ioc choice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Special Prices

on ALL WINES AND LIQUORS FOB THE
HOLIDAYS.
Fine Old Bve whisky. Begular pee So
Special per gallon...... ....... "."..S2.0O
Hsnnisville, Pure Bye years old. Was
"a per gallon. Now.....................S3 90
Very Old sherry Wine. Reg'r price 81 so
Special per gsl'on......... ..............-"S1 90
Very Old PoIt Wine. Regular price 81 80.
Special per gsllon.......".. ...... .--".S1 90
Extra Dry Sweet Csta~bs Wine. Ga. ZOE
5yr. old Apple Brandy. Per pal..."S2.5O 10
We carry in stock all kinds Of Foreign sud
Domestic Wines Liquors, etc.
w. P. WOOLLS & SON.
ROYAL and Wolfe st5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

recently declared intention to assume entire
wnership and control of what it intends to
make the biggest and best system of cleo
trio street railways in the world, and also
to buy up and run the line of steamboats,
that ply along the River Thames 1t Is the
serious purpose also to buy the plants of
the eight big companies that now supply
London with water add to the supply by
bringing water from rivers in Wales, and
thereafter managing the entire system as a
branch of the city'S works. Negotiations
with this last scheme have gone far that
practically nothing but the actual purchase
remains to be accomplished. The writer Is
informed by important Lonoon county
of the cost of the project would be $780,
OON 600.
AT present. OF course, there are no sur
face electric railways in London. In the
business centers omnibuses carry the peo
pie; In the suburbs horse-car lines. Over q
year ago the London county council bought
the greater part Of these suburban horse
car lines and has run them a big profit
since. The new plan of the councils Is to
exchange horse power and obsolete cars for
cable roads and cars of the latest pattern,
and this change is now being made on the
line that runs from Westminster to loot
Ing. The cost Of this change will be some
what over $10OOO,OOO, and after 1t ~ made
don bus thus making the electric system
complete. AS for the Thames steamboats,,
1t Is expected that they will be the property
OF the council In an extremely short time,
and the system. now worse than wretched,
will be made much a source of pride to
London as the system the Seine is to
Paris. CURTIS BROWN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
The Sin Eater.
From the London Express.

From the London Express.
Many customs are still practiced at less
and less frequent intervals in the remote
parts of our island of which We have little
ken.
A good example OF this is the sin eater.
who plays such an important part In the
Gaelic funeral OF the old sort
His task was to consume all the sins
resting on the soul of the dead. thereby
enabling the corpse to rest peacefully in
its grave.
In view of the responsible and not alto
gether enviable nature of his office Ii is not
surprising that the sin eater is invariably
some poor and unfortunate person, for hap
pier circumstances would naturally incline
him to avoid such a profession, which is
taken by himself and everybody else with
the utmost seriousness.
AS symbol of the sins committed during
the lifetime of the deceased loaf of bread
and a jug of beer are laid upon the corpse
The sin eater is then introduced and pro-
ceeds with much ceremony to eat the bread
and drink the beer Naturally enough he
goes through the ordeal with a certain
amount Of zest for he Is not infrequently
hungry though the possessor of well-de-
veloped taste for malt liquors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Healthfulness of Mountains.

1t IL we'll known that the chemical COM
position OF the atmosphere differs but little.
II at all. wherever the sample be taken:
whether 1t be on the high Alps or at the
surface OF the sea, the relation of oxygen
to nitrogen and other constituents is the
same. The favorable effects, therefore. of
change OF air are not to be explained by
any difference in the proportion of It's
gaseous constituents. One important differ
ence, however. is the archaeological one.
The air of high attitudes contains no mi
cropes, and Is, In fact, sterile, while near
the ground and some 100 feet above 1t mi
crobes are abundant. In the air of towns
ana crowded places not only does the mi
crobfc impurity increase, but other impur-
tiles, such as the products of combustion
or coal, accrue also. Several investigators
have found traces of hydrogen and certain
hydrocarbons in the air, and especially IN
the air of pine, oak and birch forests 1t
Is to these bodies. doubtless consisting of
tive effects of certain health resorts are
ascribed. Thus the locality Of fir forest
IS said to give relief in diseases of the respi-
ratory tract But all the same, these traces
of essential oils and aromatic products
must be counted. strictly speaking, as i'm
purities, since they are not apparently
necessary constituents of the air. AS re-
cent analyses have shown, these bodies
tend to disappear in the air as higher
altogether. 1t would seem, therefore, that
microbes. hydrocarbons and entities other
than oxygen and nitrogen, and perhaps we
should add argon, are only incidental to
the neighborhood of human industry, ami
NAL life, damp and vegetation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

prise Is the widening and identifying of the
Strand itself. and the making of park
within the horns Of the new street.-the
name Of which. by the way. has not been
decided upon. Here, too, just in front of
the second of the two old churches, st.
Clement Dantes. where DR.. Johnson used
to worship. the new statue Of Gladstone will
stand.
The great width OF the new street will
permit double line of cable cars to run
through 1t. The council means to see to 1t
that none but buildings OF real architec-
tural beauty shall face upon 1t, while its
situation with relation to the most impor-
tant districts of London leads its makers to
expect particularly rich returns in the
shape of leases and rents In round num-
bers they look for a total recoupment Of
$40, 100000 within the next sixty years,
making the net cost to the taxpayers about
S10.OOO,O0H.
OF the .ame general character il anoth.-
scheme with which the London county
council Is about to go ahead. having re-
ceived the necessary parliamentary permis-
sion. This Is known as the Westminster
scheme. and also consists In the building
of new street through what is practically
slum district and the rebuilding of the
slum itself. The street will begin at the
house Of lords and run straight through
the district that lies west as far as Lam
beth bridSe. This new street also win re
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
To the Rescue.

From London Answers.
The room was on fire, and at the window
stood a fair and lovely creature. Frantic
with horror. he pushed through the people,
land called upon the firemen to save her
stand backr' roared policeman. forcing
him back into the crowd again.
STAND back!" shouted the man; land sec
a lovely creature perish before my eyes?"
To his disgust the crowd gazed on In
apathy
"Wretches! he shrieked. pointing to the
poor lady at the window ARE you blind?"
And with mad rush he had dashed up
the stairs. had seized the lady round the
waist. and had borne her to the outer air
in few seconds.
His agitation and the heat caused him to
nearly faint, but he had just enough
strength to place her in the arms Of po-
liceman amid the shouts of the crowd.
But good gracious! What was that? Did
his ears deceive him? Instead of a great
cheer for him. tremendous roar Of laugh
ter greeted the heroic act!
He glanced at the lady he had rescued
from fiery fate. and the reason of their
mirth was at once apparent, and amid the
laughter Of the unsympathetic crowd he
fed
IIe had rescued the milliner's dummy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Song of the Little Villages.


James B. Doliard in the Boston Pilot.
The pleasant little villages that grace the Irish
Down among the wheat felds-up amid the whins
The little whlte-walled villages crowding close
clinging to the Old Sod in spite of wind and
BalIytersney. Ballymore. Ballyboden, Boyle.
Ballingalry. BaIlymagorry by the Banks Of Foyle
Bal!yaneen. Ballyporeen, Bansha. Ballysadare,
Ballybrack, Ballnalack. Barna. Ballyclare.
Where the great West Walls by ocean spray are
The happy little villages that cuddle in the sun
When blackberries ripen and the harvest work is
Cappaharoe. Carrigaloe, Cashel and Goshen.
Castlefnn and Carrigtohill. Crumlin Clara Clane
Carrigaholt. Carrigaline, Cloghjordan and Cool
The dreamy little villages, where by the fire at
night
Old Shanachies with ghostly tale the boldest
hearts alright;
The grooming Of the wind blast is the wailing
And when the silver hazels stir they say the
fairies sigh.
Kilfenora Kifnnane Kinnity Killyles
Kilmoganny. Kiltamagh. Kilronon and Kilrea
Killashandra Kilmacow, Killiney, Killashee,
Killenaule Killmyshall. Kilorglin and killeagh.
Learn the strangers welcome. learn the exile's
woe,
Leave the little villages but think not to forget
Affair they'll rise before your eyes to rack your
Moneymore, MoneygalI, Monivea and Moyne,
Mullinahone, Mullfnavatt. Mullagh and Noon
coin
shanagolden. Shanballymore. Stranorlar and
Slane
Toberakeena. Toomyvara. Tempo and stabane.
On the Southern Llanos-noFth where strange light
CLEANS,
Many a yearning exile them in his dreams:
Dying voices murmur passed all pain and care)
10! the little villages God has heard prayer"
Lsdoonsarna. Lssadil, Lisdargan, Lisnaskea
Portgie none. Portarlington Portumna. Portmagee
Clonegam and Cionegowan. C1oondara and Clonae
God bless the little villages and guard them
night and day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

taken over into It's own management about
seventy miles of horse car lines and i'm
mensely improved the service, to say moth
Ing of lowering the fares; started an omni-
bus line of its own and opened no end of
parks and breathing places in the crowded
parts of the metropolis; but their ideas on
what the authors of these innovations are
going to add to them are less clear
In time to come the present London
county council will be famous as the build
er of a new London today it is notorious
the destroyer of old London. Literary
and historical relics In the shape of inter-
esting old buildings that had the misfor-
tune to stand on ground that was want
ed" have fallen to rise no more, and many
others reminiscent of famous characters,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
The Kissing Sun.

From the New World
At a small seaport town a star actress of
the third magnitude appeared as Juliet.
II cannot do justice to myself" she said
to the manager. IF l do not have a lime
light thrown on me when 1 appear at the
balcony"
I'VE amt got no limelight. miss. but 1
think we could get you ships bluelight,''
replied the obliging manager and to this the
lady agreed.
The lad who went to the shop to buy the
bluelight brought back "a signal rocket,
which was given to him by mistake. The
prompter took the rocket in good faith
Romeo-"He jests at scars. who never
feels a wound"
Juliet appears. Prompter lights the
match.)
But, soft! What light through yonder
window breaks?'
(This was the match lighting the fuse)
Arise, fair sum-
The sun. or. rather, the rocket, did rise,
with terrific hiss. Juliet was knocked of
the balcony. the fly borders were set on
fire. and the theater was filled with sulphu-
rous smoke. while the audience, which was
fortunately small one. made stampede
to the doors.
Since then Romeo and Juliet has always
been looked upon in that town as a dra-
matte work that could not be witnessed
without personal danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

has been built whereof all the windows are
made to resemble in outline the backs OF
easy chairs, being thus constructed by it's
eccentric owner to match the backs of q
suite of chairs in the dining room.
In the neighborhood of Ipswich a certain
land owner, thinking that the view from his
house lacked q church. proceeded to supply
its place by erecting row of cottages so
designed as to resemble. from his side, the
edifice required. Approached from the other
direction. however. the sham is at once
manifest.
A somewhat similar building in Kent.
which has always been used as dwelling
house, was built over 100 years back by Sir
John Boyd. a native of Bridgend. in memory
OF friend who died in Africa, and was in
TERED beneath church, of which Sir Johns
memorial is an exact copy. The present Oc-
cupant OF this curious house Is blacksmith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

place a LOT of smaller adjoining streets.
On the north of them now lies residential
neighborhood, and this will be rebuilt. the
people displaced being housed on the other
side of the Thames. On the southern side
Is a narrow strip along the Thames, and
this Will be embarked and made over SO as
practically to be copy of the Temple Gar
dens below. This scheme will cost So
600, 900.
New Tunnel Under the Thames.
The third great scheme which the London
county council is beginning will cost more
than twice as much the improvements
to the parliamentary district. This enter
prise is a tunnel under the Thames from
Rotherhithe to Shadwell, and the expense
Of building 1t will be s11.OO0.OOO. Like Its
famous predecessor, the Blackwell tunnel,
opened by the Prince of Wales three years
ago. the Rotherhithe burrow is for the use
of foot passengers and vehicles. and 1t Is
to be built under the direction of the coun-
ellis engineer. Sir Alexander Binnie, who
was knighted after the completion of the
Blackwell enterprise. The new tunnel will
be one and a fourth miles long and will
tap district containing 1. 439. 81 people.
These letters already have told of the
operations toward the housing of the work
Ing classes undertaken by the London coun-
ty council, In the accomplishment of which
the council has taken upon itself the duties
of both architect and landlord, especially
Its record enterprise in Bethnel Green
where the worst SUM in London was re-
placed by a model village and $500 people
literally lifted from squalor into spick-and
spanness Over So, 900 900 have already been
spent in this way, and further operations
to the extent of $5,OoO,000 more are now
going ahead. Additional street develop
ments, not including the Strand-Holborn
and Westminster schemes, being pushed
rapidly and s2O.O0O.OO0 more will be spent
on them in picturesque localities, from
Norwood Scrubs to the Cat-and-Mutton
bridge.
Municipal Ownership.
This remarkable array of improvement
schemes testifies to the progressiveness of
London's council, and how strongly that
body inclines toward the advantages of mu-
nicipal ownership may be gathered from Its