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OYSTER SEASON OPEN,

Oysters are being received daily at q. T..
EN- rWIsLE's. 437 N. Columbus street. De-
liyered free to any part Of the city. Bell
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-10

A regular meeting Of the City Council will
be held tonight.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Old Servants Prizes.

On the Austrian emperor's fete day a
number of prizes were distributed to
servants who have been a long time
in the same situation. The prize was
about Els in each case. First on the
list was a valet. aged Il, who had
one family. The second was a nurse,
Y years old, who had served forty-two
years in one family; maid of all work,
n years old, who had served forty-one
years in a -nunnery, came next; then
an under cook, aged 81, who had
served thirty-nine years in boys Or
phanage.
There was a maid of all work, aged
76, who had served thirty-nine years
in one family; kitchen maid, 50 years
old, who had been in the household of
Princess Clementine of Coburg for thir-
ty-nine years, came next, and then, Sc
years old, came one who had been q
lady's maid to Baroness Chley for thir-
ty-eight years.
Altogether there were twenty-one
names on the list, and the shortest term
of service was thirty years. Our cor
respondent remarks that the mistresses
of these good people deserved prizes
too, for they must surely have lovable
tempers if they can go on being waited
upon by ladies' maids and maids of all
work of the ages named.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

Hon. David Meekison is well known,
not only in his own State, but through
out America. He began his political
career by serving four consecutive
terms as Mayor of the town in which
he lives, during which time ne became
widely known as the founder of the
Meekison Bank of Napoleon, Ohio. He
was elected to the Fifty-fifth Con-
gress by a very large majority, and
is the acknowledged leader of his
party in his section of the State.
Only one flaw marred the otherwise
complete success of this hising states
man. Catarrh with it's insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp, was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty
years he waged unsuccessful warfare
against this personal enemy. At last
Pe-ru-na came to the rescue, and he
dictated the following letter to DR..
Hartman as the result:
81 have used several bottles of Pc
ru-na and feel greatly benefited there
by from my catarrh of the head.
feel encouraged to believe that if l
use it a short time longer I will be
able to fully eradicate the disease OF
thirty years standing. Yours truly,
David Meekison."
Many people can tolerate slight ca
tarrhal affections. A little hoarseness,
slight cough, a cold in the head, or
trif1ing arrangement of the digestive
organs, do not much disturb the aver
age person in his business. But this
is not true of the public speaker OF
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Anticipated.

Ne was a Scotch minister in a small
country parish, and he was sometimes
put to it for fresh pasture wherewith
to feed his flock. One day, however,
he bethought himself that he had
never thoroughly exhausted the sub
ject of Jonah, and his heart rejoiced.
Jonah and the whale was a sort of
thing whereby you could easily drag
out a sermon its allotted two hours.
He was in full career and had reached
triumphantly the anatomical peculiari-
ties of the case.
AN what feesh do ye think it wad
beY' he cried in stentorian tones.
"Aiblins We think it wad be haddie?
Ma, ma. 1t could nae be haddie for
to tax big mon like yon in his belly.
Aweel aiblins We think it wad be a
salmon, but tell We ia, ma. 1t wad
ma be a salmon, for deed l doubt if
they ever see salmon yonder. Aweel,
aiblins ye're thinking it wad be a big
cod'-
Here an aged and weary voice piped
up from the body of the church:
''Aiblins it was a whale"
IAN the dell hae ye, Maggie Mac,
farlane, for takin the word cot O. the
mouth O. Gods meeniSterp'
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
THE TITLE REILLY TOOK.
He Made Himself as Big n Man as the
Best of Them.

He Made Himself as Big n Man as the
Best of Them.
"When you mention the name of
John Reilly, you touch a reminiscent
chord in the hearts of hundreds of the
older residents of Baltimore" remark
ed well known gentleman
ION one occasion Reilly had to jour-
ney to Philadelphia ON business. 1t
was in the time of the old stagecoaches,
and he made his way leisurely along.
Upon arriving there he registered at
one of the leading hotels. That leads up
to my story. AT that time it was custom
airy for men to add to their signatures
such titles or evidences of dignity as
they possessed. When Reilly looked
over the hotel register, he saw some
thing like this: John Jones, LII. D.;
William Smith, A. NJ, A. B.; Samuel
Johnson, D. d. Selling a pen, he in
scribed the following: John Reilly, +.
r. S. Then he went about his bust
ness and spent a pleasant and profita-
BILE afternoon.
Returning to the hotel at night, he
was met by a committee of leading and
learned citizens. They greeted him
with great Difference and expressed their
qualification that such a distinguished
man should be in their midst. He was
urgently requested to deliver a lecture
before some scientific body during his
stay. You see, they judged from the
mystic letters on the hotel register that
he was a fellow of the Royal society.
REILLY was man of imposing per-
sonal appearance. He made himself
very agreeable to the committee, but
could not name date for the lecture.
When they left him, friend asked the
reason of the demonstration.
"'What do you mean by writing the
letters F. r. S. after your name, any
way?
"'They mean "fried, raw and stew
ed" and 1 serve the best in Balti-
more Baltimore Sun.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
A MODERN MIRACLE
CASE OFLOCOMOTORATAXlAC CURED
NEAR CHICAGO
Victim Lost the Sight of One Eye and Was
Unable to Walk-Vision Restored
and the Use ofLimbs Regained.
A Sworn Statement.

A recent cure that seems almost a
miracle was that of Samuel Curnock,
of 62 Twenty-second avenue, Melrose
Park, Ill. The story is best told in
his own words. He says:
early in 1898 1 began to experience
worn out feeling and noticed that
became tired after very slight ex-
ertion. l continued at my work in
the machine shop until July 2, 1898,
when I suffered from fall, and after
that time grew rapidly worse. A ply
stefan was called and pronounced my
trouble locomotor ataxia. He treated
me for four months and there was no
improvement in my condition. I was
told that my case was incurable and
that 1 would continue to grow worse
until death relieved me. I was not
confined to my bed, although I spent
much of my time lying down and was
entirely unable to work. 1 could hard
ly stand; it seemed as if my legs would
give out from under me, and my move
ments were like those of a drunken
man. A cold numbness came in my
right side and I lost the strength of my
right arm. Then my eyes began to
blur so that I could see nothing dis
tinctly, and in short time 1 became
totally blind in my right eye.
Last December 1 began taking DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
and within a month 1 was so much
improved that determined to persist
in the treatment At the end of the
second month 1 was able to return
to my work and have not lost a day
on account of illness since that time.
Since began taking the pills I have
gained 80 pounds in weight, can walk
almost as well as ever, and my sight
is fully restored. 1 firmly believe that
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie saved my life and enabled me to
again earn my livelihood.
SAMUEL CURNOCK.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this first day of August, 1900
ADAM DAWSON,
[Seall Police Magistrate.
At all druggists or direct from DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N. Y. Price. so cents per box; boxes
$3.50
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
HEALD'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
A Prosperous and Popular San Francisco
Institution

Among the institutions identified
with the growth and development OF
San Francisco Heald's Business Col
lege holds a conspicuous place. Both
as a business enterprise and an edu-
cational institution it has been ever
since its organization, nearly forty
years ago, extremely popular and emf
nently successful. 1t is in the class of
those solid and substantial institutions
in which a city takes pride. Citizens
point to it as one of the old reliable
and thoroughly progressive establish
ments, an institution with a definite
purpose and an unquestioned status.
In connection with commercial. edu-
cation the name of Heald's is a house
hold word on the Pacific Coast and
throughout the country at large. In
it's own field of effort it is as widely
known as Stanford or Berkeley, for
it enrolls students from the four quar-
ters of the globe. In 1899 every county
in California but four had students in
Heald's Business College. The four
not represented were Del Norte, Las
sen, Orange and Ventura. The regis
ter of the college showed that in 1900
students were enrolled from the fol-
of California; in many cases there were
several representatives from each:
Nevada, Iowa, Washington. Oregon,
Montana, Colorado. Utah, Idaho, Ari-
IONA. Kansas, Missouri, PENNSYLVANIA,
n<ew Jersey. Vermont Virginia and
dIFsei y fo J s. as' ss' 4 i!'' g
Canada, Japan. the HaHaiians Isl lids
Yukon Territory, Siberia and Cent? al
America. Enrollments were also made
from England and Sweden.
Its large body of alumni constitute
most formidable promoting force, and
the steady growth of the college can be
attributed largely to the commencing
voice of these thousands of graduates
who know whereof they speak.
For full information write to the
college for the S0-page catalogue and
college journals.
Address, E. P. Head, President, "a
Post street, San Francisco Cal.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

Miss Carrie Thomas Miss Carrie Thorn
as, in speaking of Pe-ru-na, says:
Il have used Pe-ru-na with splendid
results. Would not be without it. No
money would hire me to have settled
cold or chronic cough, or hoarseness.
Catarrh is the most dreadful thing
that could happen to one of my pro-
fession. Pe-ru-na is my shield and
protector against this most undesirable
disease. Carrie Thomas.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Peru
ma, write at once to DR.. Hartman, CIV
ing full statement of your case, and
he will be pleased to give you his val
liable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
i" = NEGROES IN THIS TOWN.
One Kentucky Village from Which the
Back Man Is Barrel.

One Kentucky Village from Which the
Back Man Is Barrel.
Calvert City, in Marshall County, in
Kentucky, is one of the few places in
the world that has effectually solved
the race problem. Not a negro is to be
found within a radius of dozen miles,
and the negro is yet to be discovered
who has any permanent desire to come
here.
10 threaten a negro with Calvert
City is to bring before his frightened
vision pictures of death more horrible
than by lynching.
The peaceable, lawabiding spirit that
prevails in the little Kentucky town is
swiftly banished when a negro ap-
pears. If he keeps going he is not
molested, provided he attends strictly
to his own affairs and does nothing to
provoke the ever-alert hostility of the
residents. But he can neither take up
his abode there nor remain over all
night, and so disastrous have been all
past attempts to break this unwritten
but none the less, stringent law, that no
negro would to-day dare to move into
Calvert City and announce his intention
of remaining.
The town itself is small place of a
few hundred inhabitants, situated on
the Illinois Central railroad, only a
| dozen miles from Paducah, the metro
! polls of Southwest Kentucky.
The intense hatred of the negro dates
back twenty years or more. Few pro-
| fess to know its origin, and many claim
that it was born in the people, but some
| of the older inhabitants declare that it
had its inception years ago, when two
negroes married white women and set
tied there. The aversion of the people
became so great that numerous at
| tempts, resulting in considerable blood
| shed, were made to expel the mismated
! couples, and eventually they were
| driven away.
| This aroused the bitterest hostility
among the negroes, and the white peo-
pie soon grew to so hate the sight of
one that every negro was ultimately
run out of the vicinity, and one has
| never been known to live in those parts
| since.
In recent years there has been no
serious trouble, but it is estimated that
no less than ten or a dozen negroes who
had settled in the neighborhood have
been shot from ambush or otherwise
mysteriously killed.
This reprehensible means of exter,
minating them. however. was always
adopted as a last resort, and no one
was ever punished for relieving the
community Of their presence.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
AwkMnrd Commitment.

There is such a thing as being too
persistently complimentary. candid
and well meaning professor who had
witnessed the performance of lite
play in a private house in which his
hostess had taken the leading part met
the lady as she came from behind the
curtain.
Madam" he said. rushing up to her,
"you played excellently. That par; hts
you to perfection"
"Oh, no, professor" said the lady
modestly "A young and pretty WON
an is needed for that part"
But. madam persisted the profess
or. you have positively proved the
Pearson's Weekly.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
In Trouble.

Mrs. Turtledove-Do you know, dear,
Pm afraid Harry does not love me the
way he used 20.
Mrs. Kissimee-You do not mean to
say he is cross to you?
Mrs. Turtledove-No, but he says
that he is hankering for square meal;
that he'll starve to death if he does not
get away from chatting dish diet be-
fore long. And he used to be so enthu-
siastic over the things l cooked in the
chafing dish when he came to see me!
Men are so changeableI
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Siberian Rivers Well Lighted.

One Of the most remarkable features
Of the Russian navigation of Siberian
rivers consists in the thorough way in
which each verst of the navigable 5000
or more is lighted. There is always a
lamppost in sight, and these are paint
ed white or red, so as to be easily dis
cernible during the day. This must
necessitate the employment of at least
1000 lightkeepers, who also patrol and
sound the rivers depth within their re-
spectfve beats. Each isolated woodpile
must have its guardians, who live near
by in log hut or two.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
An Exceptional Lake

An interesting exploration of Lake
Tanganyika and the country north of
it, finished recently, revealed the fact
that while certain sea molluscs are
found in this lake, it is the only one
of all the large African lakes in which
such phenomena are observed. This
lake is only a short distance, some
eighty miles, from the great Congo ba-
sin, much of which, without doubt was
once covered by the sea.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney fG'. the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by tn cir firm.
WEST & TRUAx, wholesale Druggists Toledo, O.
WALDIEG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
RheuEIldtISm

Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation OF
waste matter in the system, and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kel1, of 7o7 Ninth street, N. E.,
Washington, D. c., writes as follows: IA few
months ago had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
RicxcIists in France.

There are in France-chiefiy in Paris
over half million registered bicyclists.
In 1894 the number was 203,026 and in
1899 4S3, Ala. Each one pays tax and
carries a license. The above number
does not include motorcycles and mo-
fot s.lwhieh are far more plentiful
ID Trance, than IN England. Motor
eycles are to be used ny postmen for
collecting letters In Paris an ~. !.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

SdrSdpdriUd
VIII do you a wonderful amount of
good. Be sure to get Hoods.
Steam NayiratiOu.

The rise of steam navigation was
slow. Like most things new. 1t had OPP
position. In the sixteenth century an
unsuccessful Italian genius tried to
apply steam TO navigation. In 1876
British patent was taken out for
steamboat. 1t was 1907 that witnessed
Fulton sailing up the Hudson in a boat
driven by steam. In 1888 steamships
crossed the Atlantic
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Female School Teachers

Women are rapidly displacing men as
teachers in the schools Of New York.
During the last year there was de-
crease of PIT in the number of men en-
ployed, while the number of women
teachers increased lob.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
HIST MISSED TT

81 came pretty near going to a swell
reception last night
How near?"
well, 1 wanted to go and wasn't in
vited. Chicago Record.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

tlsm IN its worst form. The
pain was so intense that !
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
Gus. I was attended by
one of the most able doc
tors in Washington, who is
also a member of the fac
ulty of a leading medical
college here. He told me
to continue his prescrip-
kint,c aud un,,1d cat ,r-ail
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
THE PEAL. REASON

"Dabney stayed away from Miss
Jipp's wedding from grief, didn't he?
You know she Tilted him.
HE let the impression get out that
it was grief, but he told me it was
because he couldn't borrow a dress
suit"
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Prairie Chickens i'm kansas.

Prairie chickens are said to be more
abundant in Western Kansas than for
years, and the farmers are disposed to
give the birds a chance to multiply by
keeping a check on the hunters.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

stage artist. His voice must always
be clear, lungs perfect, digestion I'M
disturbed. Hence the popularity of
Pe-ru-na among the leading actors and
actresses of this country. They have
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

Piso's Cure cannot be too highl,
spoken of as cough cure.-J. W
.O'BRIEN, 1922 Third Ave, N, Minneap
oils, Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

The remarkable success of Garfield
Tea, the great HERB cure for Con-
stipation and Sick Headache, is due
to it's healthful action on all the di-
gestive organs.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
VERY CULTURED.

Miss Bing is such a cultured girl"
why do you say that?"
She can be so rude in the politest
way you ever saw."-Chicago Record.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

There are a great many remedies,
but there is one CURE for a poor COM
plexion: that is Garfield Tea, which
cures by Purifying the Blood, thus Re-
moving the Cause.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

come to regard Pc
ru-na as indispensa-
BILE to their success.
Their profession is
so exacting that it
+ e q u r e S perfect
health in every par
ticular. They regard
! Pe-ru-na as their
friend and safeguard.
Many letters are re-
ceived from this
'class of people.
MI: N.so nh
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

The great public schools of the large cities
use Carter's Ink exclusively, 1t Is the best
and costs no more than the poorest. Get it.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Spring Humors
of the Blood

Come to large majority of people.
Probably IS per cent. of these are
cured every year by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and we hope by this advertise
ment to get the other 25 per cent. to
take this great Spring Medicine.
1t will sharpen your appetite, cure
all stomach troubles, relieve that
tired feeling.
Its strength as a blood purifier is
demonstrated by its marvellous cures of
ScrofuIa Salt Rheum
Scald Head BoiIS, Pimples
All Kinds of Humor Psoriasis
Blood Poisoning rheumatism
Catarrh Malaria, Etc.
A II of which are prevalent now
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

Chairman Maxwell of the executive
committee of the National Irrigation
Association will deliver a lecture in
Santa Barbara soon.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
snnerstition of Chinese women.

Chinese women believe that the evil
spirit holds possession of all the high
points of the earth, and that is why no
Chinese woman can ever be induced to
climb a mountain.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Regular Course.

what course will you take?" inquir-
ed the senior.
The new freshman from Boston
spoke timidly. "I'll take bean soup,
SIR" he said, imagining for the mo-
ment that he was at the dinner table
Philadelphia Record.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
WHY SHE REFUSED.

THAT Boston girl wouldn't play a
a game of authors with u.s.
why not?"
Because Marie Correli was in the
pack and Emerson was left out. Chi
cago Record.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Help Nature Help You!

Vitality cannot cure dis vase, unless your
body kept clean inside and out. Cascarets
Candy cathartic keep it clean Inside. All
druggists lOc 25c soc
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
because the formula is plainly printed every
bottle showing that is is simply Iron and Qui-
nine in tasteless form. No. Cure. No pay. SOC.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Hollands Canals.

Holland has nine miles of canal for
every 100 square miles of surface. 2,7OO
miles in all.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure.
z. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
THO after first days NE of DR.. Klne's Great Nerve
Resorer Send for FREE 81. 90 trial bottle and treat
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

Usually the man who is good when
he's asleep is troubled with insomnia.
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

tons and would get well. After having II fi1leo
twelve times without receiving the slightest
benefit, declined to continue his treatment any
longer. Having heard of S. S. S. (Swifts Speci6cl
recommended for Rheumatism, I decided, almosl
In despair however, to give the medicine a trial
and after had taken few bottles was able te
hobble around on crutches, and very soon there.
after had no use for them at all, S. S. s. having
cured sound and we'll. All the distressing
pains have left me, my appetite has returned
and am happy to be again restored to perfect
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and fever is bottle of Groves taste
less Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
in tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price soc
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
Backache.
Bearing-down Feeling

DOdIITIS NOVVII OOIIII5
Womb troubles, causing pain, weight, and
backache, instantly relieved and perma-
nently cured by its use. Under all circum-
stances it acts in harmony with the laws
that govern the female system, and is as
harmless as water.
TE81. Backache left me after taking
W. the second bottle. Your medicine
w. cured me when doctors failed.
MRS. SARAH HoLSTEIN,
/ Davis Block, Gorham ST., Lowell, Mass
Holbrook argus., 1901-03-23
IrreguIaritV,

Suppressed or Painful transformations, Weak
ness of the Stomach, Indigestion, Bloating,
Flooding, Nervous Prostitution, Headache,
General Debility.
Ib111z1HDD 1t is a grand medicine. 1 am
i " thankful for the good it has done
&4@ me. Mrs. j. w. j.,
&c Carolina Ave-,
| Jamaica Plain RostOn0 Mass