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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS
Northern mails, week days. close at 30,
9 30 and 10 20 a. M, and IS, 2 40, 6 40, s %
and 10 IS p. m. Open at 20 a: m, 100 m.
and A 80 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 80 p. IN. and 20 p. IN.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
7 80 and IL 20 a. M, and 40 and 10 40 p. M.
Open at 90 g. m. and 30 and 4 80 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 40 a. m, and $50, $50 and 10 40 y. m.
Open at a. IN. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 90 a. m.
and 3 40 p. m. Open at II 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
80 a. m and p. m. Open at 900 a. m. and
800 p. III.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at As p:
m. and 10 As p. m. open at 500 a. ID. and
A 80 p. m. oo
Washington mails close at 7S0. $50 and
II 20 a. M, and 10, 240, 6 40, s % and 10 DO
D. m. Open at s 90 a. m, II 90 IN. and A 90 p.
IN. and 1870 p. m.
Office HOurs-Open at 500 a. m. Close at
500 p. m.
Sunday Hours-Oren at 90Oa. m. Close
at 1000 a. IN.
Carriers Schedule-Collection made on in.
side routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. IN. and 90 and
3 30 D. IN. Full route-6 80 a. m. and 80 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. IN. and close
10Q0 q. m.
Deliveries made 90 a. M, p. m. and 10
p. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Fair.

The fair being held by Mount Vernon
Council, d. of A., opened last night
with crowded house. The principal
articles to be voted for are gold watch
and Elk's tooth. Misses Lillian Elson,
Mamie Griffin and Edith Beach are con
testants for the watch and the names OF
Messrs. Frank Hill, E. Shinn and G. G..
Carlin are up for the Elk's tooth. A
lively time is looked for by the different
contestants. There will be dancing
every evening, and all WIN attend will
have a good time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Patriotic Lecture Tonight.

The lecture tonight at the Opera
House, entitled ga Legacy Of Honor, "
promises to be a success in every partic-
ular, and being in the interest of such q
noble cause as the ladies of the 18th
Virginia Regiment chadter represent
should appeal to the patriotic feelings OF
our citizens. Doubtless a large aud
fence will greet them. The ladies have
gone to great pains to make the under
taking success. The members OF Lee
Camp will attend in uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Jumped on a Ten-Penny Nail

Jumped on a Ten-Penny Nail
The little daughter of Mr.. j. n. Pow
ell jumped on an inverted rake made OF
ten penny nails, and one nail was thrust
entirely through her foot and a second
one half way through. Chamberlain
Pain Balm was promptly applied and
five minutes later the pain had disap-
peared and no more suffering was expert
eneed. In three days the child was
wearing her shoe as usual and with abso-
lutely no discomfort. Mr.. Powell is a
well known merchant of Portland, Va.
Pain Balm is an antiseptic and heals
such injuries without maturation and in
one-third the time required by the usual
treatment. For sale by Richard Gibson,
Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
"Two Married Men.

All London and New York has laughed at
George r. Blossoms new comedy, TWO Mar
ried Men," which will be produced lh,ere
on next Thursday night. 1t Is brlm null o.
mirth provoking situations, bright ana
sparkling dialogue, novel specialties and pref
ty girls. The company contains such we'll
known comedians as Frank Gattlob, Max
LAPEL, Albert Vonraska, Albert Heindorf
Billy Cotton, Carl Carter, and among the
clever lady artists are Ethel Clayton, Ollie
JOY, Lena Wheeler, Jean barrow, Mrs. Carl
Carter, Amy Gattlob and Minnie Heindorf Al
the scenery and paraphernalia used in tn,
production is carried by the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
The Weather.

The heavens became cloudy and
threatening early last night, and ram
began to fall shortly before four o clock
this morning. A northeast wind blew
cool and raw, and throughout today rain
has fallen at intervals. The tide in the
river made higher than usual and con
ditions around the wharves were cheer
lacc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Accident at Glass Works.

Mr.. Fred H. Simpson, while at work
at the Bell-Pre Bottle Works this morr,
ing, had the thumb and index finger oil
the left hand cut off by getting them
caught in machinery. DIR. Thomas Glib
son rendered the necessary surgical as
sistance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Horses Purchased.

The Fire Wardens have purchased
the pair of black horses which were
brought here last week to be tested by
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company.
They belonged to Mr.. John Simmons,
of Washington, and the wardens paid
$500 for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
To Vote on Railroad Appropriation.

The election in Stafford county
on the question of subscribing fifty thou
sand dollars to the capital stock of the
Fredericksburg and Rappahannock Rail
way, to take place next Saturday, is
attracting attention and being much dis
cussed among the Staffordians 1t is
said that this line will cross the river
about fifteen miles above Falmouth,
forming a junction near Kennedy's.
The main line will continue to the Po-
tomac river, and branch will be run to
Hoadley, from which point connection
will be had with the Mt. Vernon or
Falls Church line. Falmouth and this
city will be connected with the line by a
short branch. Fredericksburg Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Blankets and
Comforts.

White Blankets, pair $l.00, $3.50,
$500, $685. 1898, 500 and $500
Red Blankets, pair, 1926, 1898 and. $500
Gray Blankets, pair, SOC, $l.OO, Sl.69,
$3.50, 1898 and............. ......... 49,. S49S
White Crib Blankets, pair, Zoe and. $3.50
Good Heavy Plush Lap Robes, each
$l.75, $500 and........ ................... 1898
Warm Winter Underwear for In
fants, Children, Boys, Misses, Ladies
and Gentlemen, of all kinds, from 25c
up to-. ,... $3.50
Now showing New Standard Fashions of
all kinds. Also the pretty Fashion Book De-
signer now ready.
ONLY 1Oc A COPY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Preparing for the Boating Season

The boat builders of Washington and
Alexandria are anticipating a very busy
time during the coming winter and
spring, and it is said that several new
pleasure craft will be added to the Po-
iomac fleet. There is on the stocks at
MIR. A. Deans shipyard here an un-
finished launch, which is being built for
parties in Washington, and which IS to
he completed during the coming winter.
A number of yachts are IN process oil
construction in Washington. Steam
yachts are becoming more numerous on
the Potomac every year. This class OF
pleasure craft was hardly known here
abouts two score yearsago. Now steam
electric and naptha yachts and Launches
are more common than were sail boat'
before the days of the civil war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
DRY GOODS.
Bros,
424-4z6 King Street.

Our store was never more abundantly
filled with all tie needed and useful
things for cold weather comforts than at
present. Whatever you want in this
line we can furnish you at very modcr-
ate prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:54 a. m. and sets
$50 p. m. High water at 9:2l a. m. and
9:42 ID. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
Cold Weather
Requirements.

| Ladies' Colored Outing Flannel
Night Robes, each so, 75c and....-...... $1.OO
Ladies' White Outing Flannel
Night Robes, each $l.00 and. ...... Si.5o
Ladies' fine eiderdown Dressing
Sacques, each...... ................v...... Sl.VO
Ladies' fine knit Underskirts, each
20, 5Oc Sl.VV
| Knit Fascinators, each % and......... 5Oc.
Knit Shawls, each %, 80, 75c, $780,. $3.50
sl.5O, 500 and. 49,. ............... $3.50
Children's Knit Toques, each, % and SOC
Children's Tam o'Shanter Hats, each
20 and. $3.50. oOc
Infants Knit Sacques, each %, 30,
75c and. ............... ............... -. si0O
Infants Knit Bootees, pair Is, 20 So, SOC
| Ladies' Warm Flannelette Shirt
Waists, each so and......... :. ........ 80. Csc.
Ladies' Worm, all-wool Flannel
Waists each $1.25, $1.75 and. ............ $2.25
Ladies' black mercerized Saline
Waists, each S100, $l.25 and. ............ $l.75
Ladies' black Mercerized Under
skirts, each $1.O0, SIPS, $50, $780,. $3.50
Ladies' black Knit Jackets, each...... see.
Ladies' white and red Knit Golf
fcotSs Sl.st
ladies' Wool Underskirt patterns,
each e9c, siOO and. ............. ...... SIPS
Ladies' colored Outing Underskirts,
each % and. ...................... ........ s5e.
Children's and Misses Outing Night
Robes, each 50 and............. ............ soc.
Ladies' white and gray heavy Ribbed
Under Vests and Pants. each % and.... Soc.
Pink and blue Fleece Flannel for
dressing Sacques, yard. 15e.
Good Flannelette, pretty patterns,
yard 8, 10, 12i nd.......................... 15c
Light and Dark Outing Flannel,
yard, 5, 6, 5 and........ ................... 10c
Good and heavy Unbleached Canton
Flannel, yard 5, 6, 8, 10, 12i and.......... 15c.
Bleached Canton Flannel, yard, s, s,
10 and....... ..... 12ic.
Good Shaker Flannel yard s, s, 10 l24c
Good colored Canton Flannel for
lining, yard 8, 10 and...........-......... 12ac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18

7 WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this Sec
ton partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday,
probably light rain tonight; fresh north TO
northwest winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18

Services will be held in the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church again tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18

The town clock was not Illuminated
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
If YOU are bilious and seeking advisers
Take DeWitts Little Early Risers
Just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow

on are IIU UI lUUI sVIIUN
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not gripe, but move
the bowels gently and easily, cleansing the
liver. Their tonic effect gives strength to the
disorder. l.. 5. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18

ALBEMARLE PIPPINS and GENITAN
APPLES for sale by j. {. MIIBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-18
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
|Shil'tS! Shirts!
Rare
Opportunity
At
/. EiClbePg and Sons /.
200 Dozen of Those Celebrated
FitWeII Laundered Shirts,
linen bosoms, opened back and
opened front and back, regular
price s1.cO,
To Be Sold at 75C.
Also 200 dozen same make OF Shirts,
which sold at 75c,
To Be Sold at SOC.
Also 200 dozen same make of Shirts,
plated OoSom'' regular price si'VO'
~ Dc oo'a "' I'0'
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18
SURPRISING AND PAINFUL.

1t is rather surprising and also rather
painful to learn that some of the enter
prising business men of this country
are not as enterprising as they might
be or ought to be. The idea has been
pretty general that United States bust
ness men attend to business all the
time and take full advantage of every
opportunity to extend their business.
And yet here comes Consul Marshall
HaIstead, who represents the United
States at Birmingham, England, and
shows that some United States business
men are not wide-awake all the time.
He cites many instances where orders
for goods have been placed with Amer
nored, or shipment 80 long delayed as
to disgust and discourage the buyers,
Mr. Halstead gives number of ex-
tracts from letters of complaint he has
received from British dealers who have
had this experience, and his report ap-
pears to indicate that this is the rule
and not the exception in such transac-
lions.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend
and Consul Halstead has done well in
inflicting this wound on United States
pride. To ignore or poorly fill orders is
certainly not the way to lay the foun-
dations of prosperous trade, and the
Germans wouldn't do it. United States
manufacturers ought to be as smart as
| the Germans.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18

If we live long enough we may know
whether the coal strike was 'reasona-
Bile" when it started. That is, We may
know if the investigating commission
can find out and make a report that
we can understand. We may also, if
we can live long enough, and the Inter-
state Commerce commission lives long
enough and is acute enough, find out
whether the present freight charges on
railroads are reasonable. 1t appears
that the commission has decided to
broaden it's inquiry into the recent ad-
vance of freight rates on grain and
meat products, and will go into the
whole question of freight charges on
the principal railroad lines of the coun-
rty. An order is to be issued by the
commission requiring each of the roads
affected to submit in writing certain in
formation that will be demanded. Each
road will have the privilege Of volun-
teering facts relating to the cost Of
materials, wages and general operating
expenses. but the commission will re-
quire full and definite information on
certain points which will be clearly in
dicated In the order.
Good. Let us have all the investi-
eating commissions that are needed.
Their reports will make more reading,
and what this country most needs just
now is more reports to read. Investi-
cation as well as vigilance is the price
of liberty.
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SOME SENSIBLE vExrzUELANS.

While President Castro of Venezuela
has been standing on a height. Tapping
his wings and growing, some Of the
plain citizens down in the valley have
been thinking, and they have decided
that they can't afford TO pay old debts
and new war debts too. So some Of the
leading merchants, bankers and farmers
have signed and sent "a Joint note to
Castro. asking him TO give full powers
to United States Minister Bowen to set
tie the difficulty. In view of the acts
Of violence already committed and Of
the absolute impotence of Venezuela to
meet force with force in response to the
allied action of Germany and Great
Britain, in view of the fact that Fene-
zuela has exhausted all the means re-
CURED by civilization and diplomacy to
put an end to the present situation, and
in view of the fact that the govern
ment and people of Venezuela have
complied honorably and worthily with
the demands Of national honor" the
signers of the joint note think that the
moment to yield to force has arrived.
Sensible venezuelans. This is better
than sticking feathers in hats and say
ing maccaroni. If their suggestion is
adopted Minister Bowen will have his
hands even fuller than they are now.
But he will pull the Venezuelans and
everybody else through if anybody can,
| and win new feathers for himself and
! the great country he so well represents.
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pound: second quality, So cents per
pound. and third quality, 81 cents per
pound. The privately grown tea brought
fer first quality. IS cents per pound; sec
ond quality. 81 cents per pound. and the
third quality. 81 cents per pound. Such
prices seem 10 prove that Caucasian tea
will soon occupy an assured position in
the market, and there is nothing to pre-
vent the cultivation of it from assuming
vast proportions, as there is an i'm
mense extent of territory perfectly suit
able to it.
The Russians drink a great deal Of
tea, and if they can and will drink Rus
sian instead of foreign tea it will make
much difference to them.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18
AN INFANT IND USTRY,

The United States isn't exactly
growing its own tea" yet, but it is
growing little Of it in South Carolina.
The industry isn't spreading at rate
that indicates that we shall soon be in
dependent Of China, Japan and Ceylon
in the matter Of tea Indeed, we are
not making as much progress in tea
growing as Russia is. Experiments in
tea culture made in the Caucasus during
recent years have proved eminently
successful, and the Russian minister of
agriculture and imperial domains is
now taking steps to establish the indus
try on sound working basis. The
climate and other conditions are all in
favor of the new enterprise. The ex-
periments so far made have been both
practical and exhaustive. They were
conducted by few Of the largest Rus
sian tea merchants, and by experts act
ing for the ministry Of imperial appen-
ages. This department next year will
import expert tea cultivators from Chi
ma, India and Ceylon to act as instruc-
tors on the plantations. The yield of tea
this year was thirteen and a half tons.
1t was in three qualities, and sold as
follows to the wholesale dealers: Ap-
panage tea. first quality, $1.0S per
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18
HERE AND THERE
A Nonagenarian Tells How TO Live to
ne Old and Hearty

a Nohasenarlan Tells How 10 Live to
be Old and Hearty.
That most popular nonagenarian, Mr..
Charles II. Haswell, whose famous
Engineers and Mechanics Pocketbook
has made him known all over the civil
lized and much Of the uncivilized
world. was recently asked to tell of the
methods by which he had retained such
remarkable physical and mental activ-
ity to so great an age. for 8fr. Haswell
is in his ninety fourth year. With a
courtesy suggestive of the manners OF
the old school, Mr.. Haswell complied,
as follows:
I'm the first place, I have always ia
ken great deal Of exercise. Secondly,
never drink ice-water. Thirdly, 1
never touch the caster-that is I avoid
pepper, vinegar or any other condi-
ment. You see, I'm mechanic, and I
know If you overstimulate a machine it
is sure to pay for it later AS to the
use Of alcoholic stimuIants, I have al
ways been and still am very moderate.
Smoking I gave up three years ago.
But it was a hard struggle-you've no
idea what a struggle it was!,I gave it
up as matter of principle. Yes, I
was then ninety-one years old. But
smoking is bad for the heart.
Mr.. Haswells age is about the same
as that of Gladstone, Bismarck and the
Pope. 1t was the Institution of Naval
Architects of Great Britain which gave
him his title, 1.-The Nestor of Engi-
neers," at their convention in 1887
which, by the way, Mr.. HasweIl at
tended in person, surprising his fellow
members by his phenomenal activity.
Among his most valuable achievements
was the designing, in 184s. single-hand-
ed, of the then novel engine and boiler
equipment of the Powhatan, the most
successful Of all American steam frig-
ates, the plans of which were exhibited
at the Chicago fair. Mr.. Haswell also
built, in 1887, the first steam launch in
the world-the Sweetheart. In 1896 he
was induced to write his memoirs
| which, under the title "reminiscences
Of an Octogenarian," are widely known
for their interesting recollections of old
New York. And, to crown career
which has witnessed all the scnenti-
fe wonders of the past century, Mr.
Haswell has lately assisted in con-
structing tn airship.-Harper's Literary
| Gossip.
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SNT OK Il.

Husband-"I can't see, my dear, what
good that border Of fur does around
the bottom of your skirt" Wife-'Well,
it does lots of good. 1t shows the neigh
bors that you can afford it.'-Chicago
Daily News.
After the lopement.-He-"I was
afraid that after all you wouldn't be
able to manage that rope ladder from
your window" She-"I wouldn't have
been able to, if it hadn't been for
papa "-Brooklyn Life.
Hassett-"The way people rave over
slender girls makes me tired. l think
the plumper a girl is the prettier she
| is" Gessett-'Ah! I congratulate you
old man; 80 Miss Dumping has accept
ed you, eh?'-Philadelphia Press.
A Respect for Figures.-"What do you
consider the most important branch OF
education
Arithmetic" answered Mr.. Cumrox;
give boy plenty Of arithmetic. What
| blights the careers of 50 many young
men is the failure to realize that you
can't subtract $1,000 expense account
from a $1,000 income. "-Washingtor
| Star
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ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other smai'
advertisements, One Cent Word each IN
sertion. Five Cents a Word for full week
(seYen times.
Display advertisements, per inch, one IN
sertioD, S120; each subsequent insertion Az
cents; one week, $500; one MONTH $40; one
year. $40.
Obituary Notices, iii prose or verse; 10
cents per line. Notices Of Births M@rt''
ages. Deaths, and Funerals, so cents each'
Local Notices. Is cents per line.
Yearly advertisers are limited to their
own immediate business (all matter to De
unobjectionablel, and their contracts do mol
Include Wants, To. Let, For Sale, ETC.
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Still Belligerent.-Miss Peacemaker-
Come. now, why don't you and Miss
Oldun become friends again?
Miss Snappe-Oh, don't see the sense
of going to all that trouble for her!
Miss Peacemaker-But it isn't any
more trouble for you to make up than
it is for her
Miss Snappe-Don't you believe it.
She's used to making up, for she's been
doing it for years.-Philadelph Press.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18

Higbee-"Our friend Ranck is in Eu-
rope now. isn't hep" Jigbee-"Yes, and
he must be travelling under the name of
'Stromboli Higbee - What makes
you think so?" Jigbee-"A dispatch
from Italy the other day says 'Strom-
boil began to smoke yesterday and the
people of the neighborhood at once
packed up and moved away "-Phila-
delphia Press.
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i Family Jar.

Although twas in q public place,
Where family jars should never be,
Ny wife and ! stood face to face,
When suddenly she rushed at me.
l pushed her with no gentle touch;
She staggered back and nearly fell.
Then, with a wild, excited clutch,
She tore the rose from my lapel.
] grabbed her by the arm, and she,
Her face as crimson as the rose,
Clawed in q frantic way at me,
And stamped upon my tender toes.
l seized her in a rude embrace,
Which only added to the brawl,
For as tore bit of lace
She jabbed me with her paras0l.
Perhaps / should explain that we
Were standing in Il crowded car;
And every stop and start, you see,
Hurled US together with jar.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18

The barmaid is becoming extinct in
licensed houses in Scotland. In Edin-
burgh there is only one woman en-
ployed in a public house, and none in
Glasgow. Paisley has five in hotels
and restaurants, Dundee twenty, and
Aberdeen sixteen. The battle Of the
narmaids, which agitated Glasgow from
March to May of this year, has thus
ended in complete victory for the
Provost, Sir Samuel Chisholm and the
teetotal party. The employment OF
barmaids was declared to be an out
rage upon civilization and a blot upon
Christianity, and the magistrates Sc
cured their end by refusing licenses to
public houses, restaurants, hotels, and
theatres where barmaids were employ
ed to serve the public direct. Female
license-holders were excepted; so also
were girls attending dining tables in
licensed premises.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-18

Gentlemen, said judge addressing
the juryin recent Irish case reported in
Law Notes, you have heard the evil
denee. The Indictment says the prison
er was arrested for stealing a pig. The
offense seems to be becoming a common
one. The time has come when it must
be put a. stop to; otherwise, gentlemen,
none of you will be safe"