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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

The WEATHER AND THE RIVER
The mercury asst night did not 60 low.
err than the 180 mark and at noon TO-
day had risen to $40.
Except to the Norfolk steamers, the
ferry steamer Columbia, which is max.
ing but occasional trips to and from
Washington, and The B. & o. railroad
transfer tug and barge, navigation on
The river is virtually closed. The
Wakefield reached here late last night
from the lower river and proceeded to
Washington. She has been TEMPORARY
ly withdrawn.
The steamer Estelle Randall, which
broke her wheel when near Fort Foote
Yesterday, was towed back to Washing
ton late last night by the Harry RaG'
dali which, as stated yesterday, wal
sent to her assistance.
The ice is increasing in thickness
dsiy aud it is thought that some days
will elapse before general navigation
Is resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
rsouliarities Of the japanese Bath.

Psculiarities Of the Japanese Bath.
To their credit, be 1t said, Japs are
regular whales at bathing, and usually
when not drinking tea are bathing.
Their only trouble in life seems to be
their inability to enjoy both these DE-
lights at the same time. II some
American trick swimmer could teach
the Japs how to swallow tea out OF q
bottle while under water, they would
build q tin temple round him, burn In
eenss made Of old rags and bones nm
der his nose and worship him.
Public baths are numerous In which
"mixed bathing" was practced until
lately, but now a bamboo fence sepa-
rates the sexes, though 1t does not
screen them from view. the fence be-
ing only two feet high In lighthouses In
the interior Of japan. Some homes
have a wooden bathtub, circular shape,
with a stove built in one end. which
heats the water. The whole family,
beginning with the father, battle In
the same water. Sometimes women
tub" themselves and their children
outside their doors In the streets where
sidewalks should be. The first time q
foreigner falls over one of these bath
ing parties and into the arms Of the
bather he feels the situation II unique,
but by the time he has tumbled over
half q dozen be tires Of the fun, rubs
his shins and makes some very uncom'
plimentary comment while the polite
little woman underneath sQueals out
"sayonara" (Sir, please call AGAIN.,
etc.-Baltimore Sun. s4,,-~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

MEETINGS The annual meeting o!
the o ockholders of the Charles Schnei.
der Baking Company, for the election
of the hoard of directors to serve for the
ensuing year and for other business, was
held at the Hotel Fleischmann today
The annual meeting Of the stOckhold-
ers OF the Washington and Alexandria
Turnpike Company, called for Monday,
January l, but which was adjourn ed
till today, was held at the Office of The
Washington Southern Railway Com
pany this morning, when the following
officers were elected: Samuel Rea, pres.
ident; w. A. Potter, vice president; AL
bert Hewson. clerk; J. c Rogers, treas
urer, and John Cassells, Andrew Jamie
sou, J. p. Kerr. Samuel Rea and G.. c
Wilkins, directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

er and some of his congregation over
the fac; .ha. there were loved ones
whose hearts had been touched under
bis preaching. but who had not YET
yielded to the spirits pleading.
Mr.. Thscker, 10 replying, was visi
bly, affected. He spoke feelipgly OF biz
regret at parting from friends, both in
the church and others, who had become
very dear to him. He said bis greatest
regret was, at leaving, that while many
may have been helped there are some
in the congregation who had not yet
Welded themselves to the Master. and
from them he hated to part Till they
had taken the step their friends had 80
earnestly prayed Tor. He thanked the
friends who bad heartily remembered
them at this Christmas season, and IN
closing asked for the earnest prayers OF
the congregation for him in bis new
fiald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

U. s. CoURT.-Judge Edmund Wad-
dill presiding The grand jury return
ed o true bill to the indictment against
Juo. Palmer. for unlawful trespass at
Arlington. Accused plead guilty and
was fined So.
The grand jury was then adjourned
for the term.
n. L Owens. indicted for imperson-
atirga q. S. officer and securing money
uuder false pretenses; jury and verdict
OF not guilty and prisoner discharged.
Herbert Davis, former postm aster at
Metz, Fauquier county, indicted for
violating the postal laws; case in
progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

Some Of the SMILES used by oriental
advertisers are as remarkable for hu'
NOR and naivete as even those OF the
immortal Sam Weller. Here are one
or two specimens which have recently
appeared in eastern newspapers:
GOODS dispatched az expedihously
% q cannon ball"
parcels done up with a. much care
n that bestowed on her husband By q
loving wife"
paper tough as elephants hide.
The print Of our books Is clear az
crystal; the matter elegant az sing
Ing girl"
customers treated a. politely % By
ths rival steamship companies.
@Eflks and satins smooth as . ladyi
cheek and colored like the rainbow.
London Answer&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
AIEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

PERSONAL. -Profe ssor Leigh w
Reid. IT,, who has been visitioz bis
| father, Colonel l.. w. Reid, on Duke
street. returned to Princeton today.
Mr. Joel Adams and family left here
today for Newport News where they
will reside in the future.
Mrs. Frank Price hes returned from
Baltimore where she spent the holidaye
Mr.. K. Kemper has gone to Richmond
on business.
Mr.. J. r. Flanigsn is quite sick.
DR.. DeJarnette, of the Western State
Hospital, at Staunton, is 10 this city,
having come as witness 10 the Cap
tain Ward case in the United States
Court.
Mre. B. B. Smith entertained quite q
number OF her friends at q delightful
tea last night at her home on north Al
fred street.
Miss Neveti, a teacher 10 Washing
ton School, is conintd 10 her home by
sickness.
Mr.. ]. E. Norris, who has been spend
ing the holidays with bis relatives and
friends 10 this city, left today for
Charleston, 6. c., where he has been
employed by his uncle, who is mana
ger in that city Of Dun's business ageD.
cy. Mr.. Norris has been transferred
to the agency 10 Cuba aud expects to
90 there 10 few days.
Messrs. f. E. M, redith aud ]. B. I Thorp-
ton. OF Manassas, and Mr.. Noses Green and
several others from Wsrrenton were in the
city today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

COUNTY NOTES.-The contest over
the military road now going on in the
County Court, aud which involves the
right OF the government to use the
road from the Aqueduct bridge to Fort
Myer, has again raised the question Of
the Memorial bridge and shorter route
from Washington to the government
reservation.
AT the next meeting of the Board OF
Development of the county, to be held
10 Washington on the 10Th inst, the
question OF the $50, 900 bond issue will
be discussed.
The matter of the finance accounts
of the county, it is said, will also be
considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

HYDRAULION FIRE CO.-The seven
ty-third annual meeting Of the Hydrau.
lion Fire Engine Company was held
last Dight. Considerable business OF q
routine nature was transacted, after
which the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, M
B. Harlow; first vice president, w. W
Bsllirger; second vice president, E
Francis Downhs m; secretary, A. Sidney
Mankip; treasurer, E. Stuart Smith
recorder, Andrew Sullivan, jr.; foreman
II. A. Downhsm; assistant foreman
Ernt st Langley; commander OF hose
George T. Ward. Ate the business o
the evening bad been disposed of, thu
members repaired 10 the reception room
where an oyster supper, given by tn
officers, was spread, and an enjoyable
evening was spent Many friends o
the company were present at the sup
Der
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

WOMANs AUxILIARY.-Th regular month
ly meeting OF the ",man's Auxiliary was
held in Z. Z Lee Camp Hall last nigh,
Nothing but routine business was disposed OF,
after which the auxiliary adjourned to hear
the reading of Mr.. Joel Adams, who for two
hours interested his hesrer, very much with
an account of his experience at the battle o.
Gettysburg, when be was taken prisoner
after being wounded in that magnificent
charge. He spoke of the kindness Of feder-
al surgeon to him. and the sad death OF q
Confederate doctor who was helping in the
federal bospitsl He further resd an account
of the battle of Balls Buff when, after some
fighting during the day, voluntet party OF
oriy won't back hat night TO the fluff and
captured over three hundred prisoners sno
took them to Leesburg, when the citizens
brought TO th' m food and coffee, most crate
ful t. tn m and their prisoners Mr.. tharle,
s. Taylor will read at the February meeting,
which will be bel at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

THE MILITARY ROAD CAsE.-After
over a weeks tli.l in the County Court
before Judge Love, the jury today II
the case of the Commonwealth vs. h.
P. Marshall, on an appeal fro IN jus
tice's decision, returned verdict for the
county and imposed 6re OF 81 against
the defendant for attempting to OBJ
struct The road. Tbi, case involves the
ownership of that part OF the military
road connecting Arlington cemstery
With the national capital, via ROsslyn
and the Aqueduct bridge. which runs
through the Murray tract for which
property Mr.. Marshall is trustee. An
appeal ss entered by counsel for MI.
Marshall and the case will eventually be
taken to the Court of Appeals. Mr..
Marshall was represented by Messrs.
NJ. H. Beach and J. M. Johnson and
the County Supervisors by Mr.. G. c.
CArln and Col. F. L. Smith. The gov
eminent, as heretofore stated, dropped
out o. the case some time since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

PRISONER DIsCHARGED.-ln the Y.
s. Court today the case OF Howard Il.
Owens, of WarrentOn, was called.
Owens was charged with impersoDatiDg
a United States army officer 10 Rich
mond last summer, and with fraudu-
lently obtaining money from Col. Hart,
then stationed at that city. The defend
ant represented himself as Capt. +. Q.
Ward, of the volunteer army. de
was given hearing before Judge Wsd.
dill some time since 10 Richmond, and
the case was postponed. Owens being
placed under bond CT $4,000, which
Was furnished by his father, who lives
near Warrenton. In the meantime q
mission de lunatico iDquirondo was
held upon O weus in Ware ton and be
was adjudged insane and sent to the
asylum at StauntoD, from which insti-
tulioD, however, he was soon released.
Today District Attorney Allan rep.
resented the government, while the
prisoaer was d, Tended by Messrs. Geo.
ID. Wise, r. K. Campbell and Jas. jeff
ries. C1l, Hart, from whom Ovens Sc
cured the money, testified that he did
not lend the prisoner money because
he was an officer, but because he rep
resented himself as the son of friend.
The point was then made by
Owens's counstl that there was no US.
statute covering snoh cases, where =
upon the court instructed the jury to
return a verdict Of not guilty, which
Was done. Judge Waddill then gave
young o Sens som wholesome advice,
cautioned him to be more careful in bis
fu ure conduct and then told him he
was discharged. TIE prisoner's father
appeared with him 10 court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

DEATH OF CAPTAIN EsKRIDGE.-
Captain John Eskridge, whose illness
was mentioned yesterday, died last
night at bis home in Washing on, aged
about Is years. He was born 10 West
moreland county, AMI for thirty years
ha been connected with the Washing
ION ferry line, He Was u quiet, unot-
trusive man who attended strictly to
bis business and wss esteemed by all
Who knew him. The flags on the river
steamers were lowered to half mast on
account of bis death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, OF
West Jefferson, o., after suffering Is
months from Rscta! FIstu o, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but be cured himself with
five boxes oil Buck lens Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on earth, and the best
Salve In the world. Only 25c. a>box.
Sold by E. s. Leadbeater & Sons,
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
To the Public.

Iwant to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know
that Cham berlain's Pain Balm relieved
me after q number of other medicines
and doctor had failed. It is the best
liniment have ever known of. ]. A.
DoDaEN, Alpharetta, Ga. Thousands
have been cured of rheumatism by this
remedy. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by ell druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, with its
issue of Saturday last, closed It's one
hundredth volume, a rare oil sge, Be
it truly says, for any newspaper to
reach. During all the years Ct its pub.
LEGATION the Gazette has been devoted
20 the interests OF the venerable city 10
which it is published. II Baltimore Sur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose Stomach and Liver are out of
order. All sucn should know that DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
Stomach and Liver Remedy, gives q
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures per-
feet heal and great energy Only 25
cents at E. 8. Leadbeater & Sons drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 7;21 q; m. sno
g Is At 4:44. High water at S:lS = d.
and 7 80 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware of
connterteit and worthless sslye offered for
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Dewitt Is the
only original. An infallible cure for piles
and al skin diseases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

Ladies', clean your Kid Gloves with La
Belle Glove Cleaner. For sale only by Mrs.
O. E. Bradley, Ala King street. Headqusr.
ters for Kid Gloves and all the latest novel.
ties in fine millinery and fancy goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

q. II. Appleton, Justice of Peace, Clsrks.
burg N. j., says "DeWitps Little Early III
| ers sre the best pill, made for constipation
We use 70 Others" Quickly cure for all liver
and bowel trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsrELEs
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinins
in tasteless form. No cure-no pay ooc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

The modern and most effective cure for
constipation and all liver tp al lAs-tbe f.
nous little pills known as DeWitts Little
EARLY Risera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or ESQ
II G. G. @. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Tske LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
An druggists. refund the money If 1t fails to
cure. s. W. Groves signature on each box
26c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS,

Ia wishing friends happy and prosperous New Year
we desire to that during January will offer spe.
cial advantages them in desirable merchandise In looking
over our merchant tailoring stock do find single un
desirable suit in the left stock All new fresh goods
worth more than when first purchased but in order keep
our taiors at work make special sale Of $8 and $40
suits at $I5 and all $as fancy suits $ao This
clear saving of S. suit.
About dozen nice jackets left in our cloak stock We
will sell these at discount Of 33H per great bargain
few $3.50 silk skirts left So is the price today Much
less than cost.
Encouraged by the appreciation shown the per
discount holiday goods have concluded continue this
sale few days longer.
Now the time to buy very handsome and
full articles for the home saving Of one6h from our low
prices ONE PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-03

II OsT-On Sunday, between the Southern
IL Railway depot and south Columbus
etrest, Q BUNCH OF KEYS, including two
small brass keys, on q wire ring. A suitable
reward will be paid for their return to this
ONCE. jan3 st
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08
PAVING BEGINS AT ONCE
TO BE COMPLETED NOVEMBER rST
City Council Awards Contract to
Caney 6 Howe, Of Minneapolis, and
Work Has Already Begun.

The city council met last Wednes-
day afternoon for the purpose of open
ing the bids for paving Water and
Winnebago streets and letting the con-
tract. The members were all present,
except Alderman w. f. Teskey, who
is away on vacation, but who is
favorable to the paving proposition.
Upon examination it was found that
four bids had been filed with the city
clerk, which contained the following
rates per square yard, with bid by
each of 40 cents per running foot for
such curbing as is necessary:
Caney & Howe, Minneapolis, sl.29.
NJ. p Mamaugh, Omaha, 81 .46.
O'Farrell & Norton, Dubuque, $3.50.
Henry Besler, Cedar Rapids, l.6s.
After the reading of the bids the
council took an hours recess for ex-
amining into details of work, material,
etc., and after coming to order reso-
luton which City Attorney Dan Shea
had prepared awarding the contract
for paving to Caney & Howe, of Min
neapolis, at Sl.29 per square yard,
Galesburg brick, was adopted by vote
of six to one. Also a resolution award
ing the contract for the necessary curb
ing to Victor Carlson at 33 cents per
running foot, the mayor and clerk
being authorized to sign contracts for
the city.
The contracts as awarded call for the
paving of Water street with Galesburg
brick from the bridge near the G. M.
Il st. p. passenger depot to the corner
near the Baptist church, and Winnie
bago street one block TO the court house
square. The paving will cover A feet
in width, which will make an expense
for % feet square or q yards to be as
sessed to each lot, or S69.37 per lot, or
$3.14 per running, and 33 cents per
eacn foot of curbing necessary. This
is considerably less than the $500 per
lot some persons argued that the cost
would be. Property owners are given
seven years at $40 per year in which to
pay it if they so desire.
The paving will consist of layer
of broken stone, six inches deep, which
will be carefully rolled, into which
sand will be washed and thoroughly
rolled. On this foundation brick will
be laid on edge, rolled, the crevices
filled in with sand and rerolled.
When it is completed, Decorah will
have better looking street than any
city in Iowa of 1000 more inhabitants.
The contract calls for the completion
of the work by November 1st. Work
begins on the west end of Water street,
working east, and the contractors
think that it will be completed with
in six weeks. The street will not
be closed, except where work is going
on, during the operations
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08
GUN CLUB TOURNAMENT.
ALL bay TOMORROW AND FRIDAY.
The DecOrah Gun Club Will Shoot This
Week. A Fine Tournament
Expected.

The members of the Decorah Gun
Club have for some time been arrang-
ing for tournament, and have finally
decided to hold il tomorrow Thursday
and Friday, morning and afternoon,
on the grounds in the city hitching
grounds, back of the City Hall. DIR. A.
j. Swezey is president of the club and
w. b. Reed is Secretary, and the tall
hustling for this event that has been
done by Them. as we'll as the other
members of the club, indicates that a
good tournament will be held. Pro-
grams have been sent to all the anna
teur shots in this section, and it is ex-
pected that number.of outsiders will
participate. The program will be the
same for both days, and is as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08
Boy Sets Barn Afre.

Shortly after eleven o'clock, Saturday
morning an alarm of fire called the de-
partment to Geo. Vines near the reser-
voir, in South Decorah. When the fire
boys arrived they found the barn on
fire, and it was totally destroyed, with
the adjoining sheds and outbuildings
and contents. His little bey was play
ing in the barn with matches, and in
some way set the structure on fire, and
it being so dry, burned rapidly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08
What Does This Mean?

Friday evenings st. Paul Dispatch
contained little item, which if true,
will mean great deal to Decorah and
territory north. Whether it is a hoax,
sent in by some local sensationalist or
not, we have been unable to ascertain,
but rerrint it just with the hope that
there may be something in it: Pres
ton-Ohio Trust Company submitted to
the business men here proposal to
build a standard guage electric railroad
from DEBORAH, Iowa, to Chatfield,
Mimi, via Preston. Proposition favor
ably received
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were passed
by the Frankville Homestead No. 1Sl
b. A. Y:
WHEREAS, Death has entered our
ranks and removed from our midst a
worthy and esteemed Sister Archer,
Mrs. Kate Chamberlin, it is fitting that
we, as lodge, record our appreciation
of her. Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That the removal
of such worthy member from our
midst leaves u vacancy that will be
deeply felt by all the members of our
Homestead,
RESOLVED, That our warmest SYM
pathy goes out to the bereaved family,
knowing that upon them falls q burdeh
of sadness, and may a loving Provl-
dence grant them consolation in their
sorrow and lonliness.
RESOLVED, That we drape our Char
ter in mourning for thirty days, and
that these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the Homestead, and a
copy be sent to the family of the de-
ceased Sister, and one to the Yeoman
Shield, also one TO the PUBLIC OPINION
for publication.
Rilla Letchford,
Philias Bronillet,
David w. Baldwin,
COMMITTEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08

THE fact, known to every intelligent
school boy, that there are no advocates
of an American empire, makes the
talk about imperialism being a cam
paign issue simply idiotic. Expansion
is an issue, and IL will be upheld by an
overwhelming majority of our people,
who believe in Greater America and
the benefits IL has brought and will
bring to us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08

THE possibilities of the "animal
story" are remarkably well shown by
Mr.. w. A. Fraser in his new tales, en-
titled Mooswa of the Boundaries.
These are stories Of Rod, the Boy, and
the fur-bearing animals of the North
west and the half-breed trappers who
hunt them. Each of the tales teens
with curious bits of wood-lore and
little-known facts about the moose
beaver, bear, lynx, fox and wolf. Mr.,
Arthur Heming, who has illustrated
the stories, is sportsman and natural
list, as well as an artist. The first OF
Mooswa stories will appear in The
Saturday Evening Post of September l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-08

ThelValder Business College at De.
corah, Iowa, as the leading Business and
Shorthand College in the west. More
than 1000 students are holding paying
positions. Send for 81 page catalog
The college rooms are the finest In the
west Strong faculty. Day hoard $l.75
q week; furnished room so cts. Board
in a private family $3.50 per week. Fall
term Sept. 81 winter term Nov. 8. Tu.
ition In Valdez Normal school reduced
to &3 q month. 25-1