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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

| The bright springlike weather OF yesterday
was followed today By clouds and rain.
In the Corporation Court today Flora Mot.
ley was appointed committee for william
Motley colored.
1t is said that a sufficient amount has been
pledged to secure the construction OF tho Al.
fred street sewer.
Loaiss J. Fink has sold to J A. W. Hardy
lot on the north side OF Commerce street,
| between West and Peyton.
George A. Mills. who, with a son, was pro.
p.ietor OF the Grafton Hotel, OF Washington,
died there Thursday night. aged ~ years.
| Anumber OF Royal Arch Masons from Falls
| Church, Vienna and Washington last night
visited Mount Vernon Chapter in this city.
| Ed. Miller was arrested today by Officer
Deane, charged with signing the name OF
| Mrs Gsorgiana Rob " TO orders and occurring
q eds thereon.
The Mechanics Buiding Association, No.
| s, has sold Louse and lot on the north side
| os Prince street, between Fsyette ard Payne,
to T. B. Rowan. for 81 $50.
Posioffice inspectors today visited the Alex.
| sndra postofhce and found everything in
| good condition. The potoilice At the Semi
nary was also inspected and everything found
in good condition.
A lecture on tho Passion Play will be de-
ivered by Mr.. L. NJ. Blsckford on Tues
| day night next at s o'clock in the Nor
| ton Memorial Chapel. Tho proceeds will be
| devoted to the organ fund.
Mr.. E. Fl. Kemper will soon have hand
some back building erected to his residence.
on south Fairfax street and Mr. Edgar War
q I'D, IT,. wi have new front put 10 bis
drug store. at the corner Of King and Pitt
| streets.
Mr.. Martin Lswler said this morning that
a good deal Of talk had been INDUCED in re.
comfy by people who wanted mprovem snts,
| &c. and that as a starter he wouid subscribe
| 81 600 for the erecting Of a mandatory in
this city. He proposes plant TO build cars.
| ]. schwsrz e. Son, els King street, are on
hand again with another Of their little.I rice
and big value occasions. Everything s mark
cd SO low that 1t invites promptness on your
part Yol cannot sfford to miss readiug the
| advertisement.
| NJ, ssrs. Isaac Eichberg q Son received
| this morning neva elk skirt accordeon.psit,
which is worth 81 so. During the next
week they will sell them at Csc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

PERsoNAL.-Miss Mary Leadbeater
has returned from Richmond to spend
the Easter vacation at her home in this
city.
Judge D. A. Grimsley, of Culpeper,
js critically i'll.
Miss Rsbs Barrett is the guest OF her
friend, Miss Aunie Fleming, Of Fred
ericksburg.
Mrs. w. H. Richards, OF Fredericks-
burg, is visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Evelyn Morgan has returned to
her home In this city after q pleasant
visit to her friend, Miss Lillian Silling,
at Manassas.
MIR. VIM. Domaine has returned from
New York, where he went to have q
slight operation performed upon bis
cheek, and is much improved.
Miss Mary Boiling, Of Albemarle
@ unity, is visiting Miss Roberta Stuart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed OF today:
James Miner, colored, charged with
the larceny of can of tomatoes from
Charles Kiug & Son, was fined $40.
Frank Chsmpli J. charged with being
deserter from the U. &. chip Dixie,
was turned over to the U. s. authori-
ties In Washington.
A man, charged with an assault upon
a companion, was fined S..
Night Report.--Last night was cloudy
and cool until about l o'clock, when it
began to rain. Three prisoners and two
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

LEcTURE.-Lieut. Edward OFlaher-
ty, who has recently returned from the
Philippines, will deliver a lecture,
"rhrough the Philippines" at the Ope-
ia House, on Tuesday evening. When
the Spanish AmeTicsn war broke ou' ,
Mr.. O'Flaherty enlisted in the l6 h
regulars, and received a wound at San
Juan Hill. After several months in
hospitals he recovered and was CON-
missioned lieutenant in the army and
was sent to the Philippines. The
views Mr.. 0'Flsherly secured in the
Philippines and had them colored in
this country. His lecture is full of use
full Information, as we'll as entertain
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

EAsTER.-Tomorrow will be Easter,
the most gladstone day in the church
calendar, commemorative the Resurec-
ton OF the Crucifed Lord. Special ser
vices appropriate to the day will be held
In the Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran
churches, and also in many OF the
Others. 10 many of the churches spe
cal preparations have been made for
brilliant Easter music. For weeks past
choirs have been rehearsing elaborate
music to be given, aud the programmes
which will he presented are among the
best ever offered in Alexandria. The
musical programmes OF most OF the
churches were published on Wednes
day; the following had not been fully
prepared then and are published today {:
Baptist Church-Openiug anthem,
"Christ Our Passover" SchilliuR: dox-
ology; Hymn; Gloria Patris, Blumen-
schieb; chant, "Tbe Lords Prayer"
hymn; offertary, 1.-THE Breaking of the
DAY." Vinol; voluntary, 1.-THE Angels
Said Unto the Women" Danks; hymn.
Eveuiog service-Opening anthem, II
Waited for the Lord" Mendelsshou
doxology: hymn; gloria pstria, Blumen.
schien; chant, THE Lords Prsyer;"
hymn; offertory, "The King Of Love
NV Shepherd Is" Sicily; voluntary,
SHARK, Hark NV Soul" Shelly.
Choir-sopranos, Miss Lucy Graves,
Miss Rena Jordop, Miss Elizabeth AS
tryke, Miss Katie Leef, Mrs. Luther
Fink; altos, Mrs. Daniel Steers, Mrs.
Thomas Coffin; tenor, Mr.. Will e.
Mills; bssso, Mr.. oseph Rodgers; or
gsnist, Mr.. W. II. Starnell.
The choir will be assisted at the
evening service by Miss Rebecca Pol
lard and Mr.. Richard Writ.
There will be special music at the
Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow
both morniog and evening. Choir
Miss Mary Moore. MIS-. Lennon, Mrs.
r. Lee Field, Mrs. II. c. Field, and
Messrs. Sullivan. Selecman, wilkins
Milstesd, A. G. Slaymaker, F. L. Stay
maker and Geo. B. Kennedy. The pro-
grsmms will include two anthems by
Schneider. Miss Filth Rotchford, or
ganist. Mr.. Kennedy, director.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

The MARKET today was the best at
tended for several weeks and there was
a plentiful supply OF country produce,
while the butchers, fish dealers and
hucksters had we'll stocked benches.
The floral display was beautiful and at
tracted much attention. Prices for
poultry, butter and eggs were rather
high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., SUNDAY
Christ Church. at ii a. IN
and 7:3C p. m. By Rev. Bergman Green
Sunday school festival 4:30 p. IN.
81. PauL's Cturch.-Holy communion
"a. N. Morning PRAYER and holy COM
muuiou IL a. 10. by Rev. p. p. Phillips.
Sunday school festival 430 p. m.
Grace Ourch.-Festsl holy commun-
ion $50 q. m. Children's carol service
ga. N. Morning prayer and holy CON-
munion III q. m. Evening service at
7:30 by Rev. @. E. Ball.
81. Mary's Church.-First Mass at z
9 N. by Rev. Father Cutler. Mass at
1890 q. No. and sermon by Rev. Father
Dewitt. Vespers at p. m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Ser
vice at IL q. m, with communion, 10
English by Rev. Mr.. Leucke. Prepare
tory service at 10:30.. 10. ChildreD's
service at 7.30 p. m. in Eoelish.
Second Presbyterian Caarch.-Sunday
school at $50 a. NJ. Services at ii a.
m. and 1880 p. 10. by Rev. A. b CARING
ton.
Baptist Church Sunday school at
$50 a. %. Services at ii a. m. and
7:30 p. m. by Rev. DR.. Hunt.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Characterization.
airy services at $50 a. m. Reception OF
members and sermon ct IL a. 10. and
services at 7:9O p. m. by Rev. J. A.
Jefiers.
Meth. Epis. Church South.-9:15 a. m.
Sunday school. No services.
Meth. Prot. Church.-9:l5 a. IN. Sun
day school. Services at IL o. m. and
7:30 D. m. by Rev. +. A. War6eld.
Free Methodist Uurch-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Services at IL a. m. Old
time love feast $50 p. N. Young Peo-
ples' meeting Gas p. 70. Services at
1902 m. Rev. George Eakins will be
In charge.
Village Chapel, M E. Church South
Gibbon street near Alfred.-Class
meeting at 9 a. m. Sunday school at
2:30 p. m.
Railroad Reading Rooms Services
at 4p. ID.
Del Ray Chapel, M. E. Church South
Sunday school at 2:30. Epworth League
at Sp. m.
Aims House. at 8 p. IN.
Mission. -Correr franklin and JEFF
ferson streets.-Services at 1880 p. m:
Meade Chapel, Protestant Episcopal
(colored) .-Sundsy school at p. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at 6 p. m
Roberts Chapel, NJ Z. Church (colored)
Preaching at IL q. m. and at 7.3O p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

RELIEF MEETING.-A large number
of members attended the regular month
ly meeting of the Relief Hook and Lad
der Company last night. A considerable
amount OF business of a routine nature
wss transacted and arrangements for
tle barqust to bs held at the Concordia
Hotel on the 16 b instant were COM
pleted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

ARREsTED.-Officer Smith to arrest
ed a man named George Jones who
claims to be an agent for Philadelphia
paper and who il charged with making
collections in Washington aud else.
where for that paper and failing to
make proper returns. IL is said that o
reward of $25 has been offered for the
arrest OF Jones. The man is held at
the station house till the Philadelphia
authorities can be heard from.
Wilbert Barker was arrested Ia this
city today charged with stealing a bi.
cycle in Washington. He was held
awaiting action of the Washington au'
thoritieS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

MRS. BUTLER, mother of Dorcss But.
Ter, the clipping girl from Colonial
Beach, was in the city again today and
says she will swear out a warrant fol
the arrest Of George Wilkers ID, the OF.
ficer from Colonial Beach, who, sis
SAYS, by false representation took hel
DAUGHTER away with him from this city
on Taursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

No GAME.-The Naval Academy base.
rail- team came here today from Annsp.
oils on their way to the Episcopal High
School to play a game with the team
Of that school, but the rain prevented
it. Toe diets were quartered at the
Hotel Appich while ia this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

MRS. CAROLINE HALL, who died il
Washington yesterday and whose re.
mains will be inferred here tomorrow,
was the widow of Littleton Hall, OF this
city. She was born at Accotink, but
spent most of her time in this city
She removed to Washington about six
years ago, after the death of her hus-
band. She is survived by six children
Mrs. Ferdinand H. Gerdes, Mrs. f. l..
Hood. James A., Frank F., George W.
and Charles w. Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

FOUND DEAD.--Mr. John Bradley,
IN old citizen of SANDY Run" neigh
Oorhood, In Fairfax county, was found
dead in his house on Thursday morn
ing. He lived alone, and it ia supposed
fell In a fit while sitting by the fire, as
he body was partially consumed. he
left hls sons house the afternoon o!
Tuesday, lying that he would go home
and feed his stock and then return to
spend the plight, but not returning, bis
little grandson went to his home next
morning aud found the charred and
blackened remains lying on the hearth
before the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood Is constantly being puri.
fed by the lungs, liver and kidneye
Keep these organs in healthy condi.
ton aud the bowels regular and you
will have no need Of a blood purifier
For this purpose there ia nothing equal
to Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, one dose Of them will do you
more good than a dollar bottle OF the
best blood purifier. Price % cents
Samples free at Richard Gibson's drul
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
CANDIDATES.

CITY AUDITOR.-I respectfully announce
~ myself candidate for reelection 10 TIE
position Of AUDITOR OF PUBLIC AC-
COUNTS, subject to the democratic primary
election TUESDAY, April 16. and solicit The
votes and support OF my fellow 'itizens.
ap4 Eff. PBICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Salvation Oil the best liniment
Regular bottle, 10 cts.; large bottle, % cts
Greatest turo On earth for Rheumatism
Neursleis, Soreness, sprsins, Bsctache, Stiff
ness, (ue, Bruises, Wounds, Swell ngs, Barr
Al Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
First Spring Sale
AT
Your Favorite Store.

] WI U AbVt Nv SOVt W.
The magnitude and surprising attractive
ness OF our Spring Opening was q surprise to
hosts OF visitors and buyers. We promised
the most elaborate display in our history and
the great attention shown attests TO the Ie-
deeming of all pledges.
This week We insugurste our FIRST
SPRING SALE. Every department will
greet you with an extraordinary showing of
meritorious high-class merchandise, all rsd"
citing inspiring beauty and wonderfully
tempting because Of the universal lowness OF
prices.
For instance. these quoted for this sale
Black Silk Grenadines iron frame and
fancy stripes, soc to 81 rs yard.
All-sllk Foul.rds, worth Toe. at 49c yard.
All silk Foulsris, worth 81 90. at SOC I'D.
Silk Mousselnes, in every shade, worth
SOC, at 29c yard.
Black SILK Peau de Sole. guaranteed to
wear, CSC yard.
Extra heavy quality Black Tadeta, worth
Soc, at SOC yard.
Guaranteed not to split Black Tadsts, worth
81 GO, at 75c yard.
The new Louisine Silks, 81 90 yard.
Washable Tahetas, guaranteed to wear,
guaranteed to wash, at Toe yard.
White Wash-Silks, 39c and 50c yard.
Handsome quality Black India Linor, 59c.
White Hsbutsi Silk, "a inches wide, SOC
yard.
New Fancy Silks for waists, Toe yard.
All the evening shades and black Silk
Lsnsdownes, $1.25 yard.
Granite Cloth, new Spring shades, 30-inch,
at 25c yard.
A beautiful line of 3S-lnch Heuriettas, at
25c yard.
AL wool venetisns, Acc yard.
Atwood Albstrosses in the most perfect
lcolorings, SOC yard.
spring.weight Brosdcloihs, 81 90 10 $50
yard.
The new Corded Solisls, 50c values, at
39c yard.
The MOST BEAUTIFUL LINE OF
WASH MATERIALS EVER SHOWN.
| Mercerized Fix Dot Tissues, Acc yard.
Mercerized Foulards, resembles the real
silk, 25c yard.
Imported Embroidered swisses, white en-
broidered with black, Acc yard.
White Shirt Waist Madras, 25c value for
12lhc yard.
Fancy Hemstitched Madras Pique, Doc TO
39c values for 15c yard.
Galstes Cloths, 121hc ysrd.
| Over 200 styles Of Lawns, at 8, 10, ard
12lhc yard.
Good quality White Piques, 12ac yard.
SPECIAL BARGAIEs IN OUR DOMES-
TIC DEPARTMENT.
New York Mills 1O.4 Bleaehed sheeting,
Csc yard.
New York Nils ga BIesched Pillow Cae-
ing, 1875 yard.
Long Cloths, 16c quality, at 1910 yard.
| Ysrd-wide White Csmbrics, Sc yard.
Bleached Cotton, short lengths, 10 to 1910
values &c yard.
India Linon remnants, 15c values, at Zoe
yard.
Yard.wide Brown Cotton, sc yard.
Woven Cheviots Zoe value. 6a4c yard.
Bates Best Seersuckers, 121hc value, 9azc.
Ysrd.wide Percales, beautiful styles 7sac.
Good quality light Dress GipRhams, &c I'D.
Ladies' Black Dress Skirts, 96c.
Ladies' New Spring Wrappers 75c value,
SOC.
Our new line of Lsdies' Shirt Waists are
open for your inspection.
Patent Lsather Belts, 12c.
Ali the new novelties in Belts Will be SHOWN
Of this sale. -.
LadieS Real Isle Thread Hose, fancy
dropstitched 21c pair.
Black Velvet Ribbons, 25c piece.
ID. Bendheim& Sons.
BIG KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Cough or Cold at once. CO0quers Group,
Whooping Cough and Messle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Affec
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price 25c
Sold by Richard Gibson aud all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Spring coug CHS are specially dangerous and
unless cured st once, serious resu Is often TO-
low One Minute Cough Cure acts like magic.
1t is not a common mixture but is high
grade remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow al 36s m and 'o's
; Al 6:29 p. u. High water at $40 q. IN. and
1000 D 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Skin troubles, cuts, burns scaids aud chat
ing Quickly healed By the use of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Save. Il Is initiated. Be sure
YOU get DeWitts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
ton rain tonight. Sunday cloudy. but prot
ably without rain; fresh east to south wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
MA,sr~

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmOaQuinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold in one dny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
TO CURE COM IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il 1t fails t.
cure Z. W. GROVES signature Is on each
box. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
Stops the Cough
and Works OF the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
20 cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's Little
Early Risers will remove sll Impurities from
your system, cleanse your bowels, make them
regulsr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. APRIL G, 1901
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr VIM Tanner, Port Tampa, phosphate
roo k TO Alexandria Fertilizer Company.
schr Daylight, from Washington, at the
shipysrd, to load railroad ties for Philsds.-
phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Also the New
Tafeta SILK Pett'cOatS,
With deep accordion plested hounce, edged
with narrow rrfflo snd finished with dust
,ufils all the dssirable plsin shades at the
very unsusl price,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
tQc, Csc. II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
Mems Furnishings

Mems Furnishings
Rich Silk scarfs, in the latest shapes ard
newest colorings, at 50c, $l.00 end ~ 30
each.
Also Fine Quality Gray Suede Glove, in
light weight at 81. 90 the pair,
Also Fancy Cotton and Lisle Hslf Hos' in
the newest effects, at 25c the pair upwsrl
OTHER LINES OF MEMS FUZZY
JsHINGs.
Colored Shirts from S1.o0 to $3.50.
Smoking Jackets $3.50 to 5000.
Dressing Gowns, $1,000 to $500
Bath Robes, $500 to $1250.
Rain Coats, $40 90 to $500.
Steamer Rugs, So 90 and upward.
Mems store-First foor.
Attractive Stock of Hosiery.
A never 80 complete and attractive stock Of
Hosiery, in blacks, blues, reds, and fsncies.
Beautiful novelties in all.ovsr lace, lace an
kle, embroidered aud vertical striped effects,
which are so much in evidence this sea,on.
First floor.
@ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. w,
WASHINGTON. d {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
81 70 each.

Regular Price, $500
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
Mems Dress Shirts. Cola

White stf Bosom Dress Shirts, open fronts closed fronts
makes
The Arrow Brand Collars All the latest styles. for
The Earl Wilson Colrs Each .....
Good Apply Linen Cuffs. pairs for
The Earl & Wilson Cuffs Pair.......... - ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-06
Ladies' Kid Gloves,

Oar ladies' Kid Gloves
6rst time tried replace them with a pair
Ladies' Dressed and Undreed good
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-09-01

The only Jefferson erected the Louisiana
Purchase designed by him. and stood originally his
grave Monticello The inscription found his
pers after the
of the University of Missouri at Columbia.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-09-01

suitable monument and to make other SUIT.
able improvements over the grave OK
Thomas jefferson at Monticello. Va" When
this new monument was erected. the or1gi.
nal shaft was presented br the Misses RAM
dolph. the residuary iegatees OF Thomas
jefferson, through Doctor s. s. Laws, pres
ident, and Doctor a. F. Fleet professor OF
Greek il the University OF Missouri. to that
institution. II was stiDDsd from MontI-
cello by Doctor Fleet on the 4th day of July,
l:s3. and unveiled on the 18th Of June, 1885.
upon the Missouri University campus. with
ceremonies in which Senator Vest, Thomas
F. Bayard. then Secretary Of State. Sena-
tor Stephen b. Elkins and other eminent
Americans participated
Aside from this tablet the only inscrip>
tion upon the obelisk is the sunkeu figures
showing the date OF the birth and Of the
death Of Jefferson. The shaft uroper Is i've
and one-haif feet high and rests upon Q
base three feet square. 1t had been Clipped
somewhat by relic hunters before its re-
noval from Virginia. The tablet IS two
feet by eighteen inches In size and Of highly
polished marble.
The monument stands In beautiful grass
piGt on the east side of the quadrangle Of
the university campus. Not far from II -
the orisina! monument from the tomb Of
David Barton. the first United States Sem
ator from Missouri. replaced at Boonvil;e
by handson;er shaft erected at State ex.
pense.
Doctor Aliens Poem.
Doctor f. A. Allen. head Of the depafts
n'ent of English in the University Of Mis-.
souri,. Himself q virginian. wrote these
monument Of Jefferson from virginia 70
Missouri.
The granite OF his native hill,
Mother OF monumental men,
Virginia gave. whose page her PIutarch nils,
With undr,inishsd deeds of sword and pen.
More fitting far than molten bronze,
Or polished marble carved BY art,
Tits monument Of him who broke the bonSa