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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office Of the
v Corporation Court Of the city Of AleI-
andris, on the 25th day of April, 1902.
Samuel II. Lunt, administrator d II. C. t.
9. OF Israel C. 0Nesl. deceased, VS.. Margaret
Z. O'Neal ct ale. Chsncery.
Memo. The o.. oct Of this suit Is for in
dicisl construction OF the will OF /. @. O'Neal.
deceased, to subject so much Of his estate ss
may be necessary to pay the debts and for the
administration Of estate under the direction
and orders Of the court
II appearing by an affidavit In this ciuso
that the defer ants, Annie J. MsllarJ. Lewis ].
O'Nealp, John 0'Nesl sndCaroline Shields, are
nor residents Of tbis State tits ordered. That
said defendants appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
| in this suit, and that . copy OF this order be
| forthwith inserted in the Alexandra Gazette
a newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dris, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the court house
| OF this city. A copy-teste:
JOfig 2. BEACH. Clerk.
BY NEWELL g GREENAwAY, ID. q
John NJ. johnson, ?. g. SPA w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

WOODS BURNING For several days
past fires have been burning 10 portions
OF the woods south of New Alexandra.
They got beyond control today and de-
stroyed the wooden platform at the
Dyke, on the electric railway. The
brick northwest wind Of this morning
famed the flames considerably, and
later 10 the day the fire in some portions
Of the dense woods IN that locality was
making great havoc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

Cut this out and take 1t to Richard
Gibson's drug store and get free sam
pie OF Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physlc. They cleanse
and invlgorate the stomach, improve
the appetite and regulate the bowels.
Regular size, 25c. per box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Mary Franklin, Of
ALEXANDRIA. is the guest Of friends 10
This city, Fredericksburg Lance.
Mr.. WillOughby Reed, teacher OF elo'
cution at the Episcopal High School,
will DO a member OF the atulty ct the
Richmond Female Seminary next ses'
siop.
Miss Carrie Blondbeim has returned
to her home 10 this city after q four
months visit to Tuscaloosa. Ale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

THE MINsTRELs.-Hsrry Wards
Magnificent Miustrels will be the st.
traction at the Opera House Saturday
night. Every member Of this com
pany il an artist, including such vel
known people as Harry Ward, Geo
Wade. Van FOssen and McCsuley
RsOtime Comedians. the msrvelou,
Kitohi and Murphy and Mason ant
iully thirty Others of equal merit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

Properly SALES M. B. Harlow,
Trustee, has sold to J. w. EotHisle q
house and lot on the south side OF King
stree t, estt Of Fayette.
]. K. NJ. Norton, special commits
sioDer, has sold to J. g. Graham o
house and lot on the west side oil
Alfred street. between Cameron and
Queen, for $3.50.
Hsrry Whest 1t al. have sold to J.
K. NJ. Norton and l.. @. Barley hous
aud let on the west side OF Union
| street, bet Heen Prince and Duke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

MAGNIFICENT PICTURES "A special
feature Of the entertainment to be given
tomorrow night at the Opera House for
the benefit Of Sarepta Lodge, No. 46,
10 o. F., will be series of life-hkt
and realistic pi lures reproduced on .
large Canvas screen by calcium lights
of trip through the late Pen-Ameri-
can Exposition. The scenes will be
described by the lecturer In an 10.
struc;ive manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24
Shot In His Left Leg.

For all kinds Of sores, burns, bruises, OF
other wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel sslve ID
q sure cure. Skin diseases yield to It at once.
Never fails in cases Of piles. Cooling and
healing, None genuine but DeWitps. BE;
ware Of counterfeits. II suffered for many
years from . sore caused BY gun shot wound
in my left Leg" says A. 4. Fuller, English
Ind. 1t would not heal snd gave me much
trouble. / used all kinds Of remedies TO nc
purpose until tried DeWitt's Witch Haze
Sslye. A few boxes completely cured me-
For sale By &. y. Lesdbester & Cons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

To ATTEND CHARITIES CoNvEN-
r1oN.--Qoy. Montague yesterday APP
nointsd the following delegates from
VIrOipia to attend the National Con.
ference of Charities and Correction. to
he held At Detroit, May rs to June 3,
1000. Mr.. George B. Davis, Rich
mond; Capt. w. A. Bowles, stau3toni
Rev n. W. Battle. Petersburg; Hop
w w Baker. Manchester; Hoo. s. L.
In,ton Winchester; Hoo. J. G. Par
EsT Frsuklip; Mr.. Benz. 7. Gunter
Accomsc; Judge Thomas ID. WilooA
Norfolk; Mr.. R. L. DiOrell, DsnvIl ns
M W. M. Addison, Richmond
Mayor George l.. simpson, Alexandris
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

WEDDING .-Miss Msude Elizabeth
Butts, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs: cslVlh
Butte, and Mr.. B. Frederick Diedricn
we're married last night. The cere-
Dony was conducted at the residence
of the BRIDES parents, 425 north Coium-
bus ct eet, and was witnessed by g
number oil relatives and friends. Rev.
john Csvansugb, ps tr Of the Free
Methodist Church, oficiated. After
tie ceremony receptiod was held.
The couple will reside 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24
THO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
l. THE EIGHTH COEGRE- SIGNAL
nToTpICT OE VTPQINIA

III
Il. The EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
At q meeting Of the Eighth District Demo
cratic Congressional Committee held In the
city Of Alexandria, Virginia, on April %,
1902, il was unanimou ,ly resolved to hold
primary for the nomination Of 3 member Of
the Upited States House OF Representatives
from the Eighth District OF Virginia, on
JULY Goth, 1902. The primars will be
held OF each precinct in the Eighth District
and be under the control Of the local COM
mtteemen OF said precinct and county COM
! mittee. The polls will be open from sunrise
| to sunset Tho judges OF election shall cor :
| sisl of the two democratic judges whore prseti-
cable, AID the registrar as the third Judge
and two clerks. All persons proposing to
submit their claim before said primary are
reqnired 10 send their names to the chair
man OF this committee, In Alexandra, by May
26, 1902.
LEONARD MARBURY, Chairman.
Democratic papers in the Eighth District
| will please copy ap24 wtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

CoNoERT ToNIGHT.-Thec concert to
be given at the Opera House t,nigbt
for the benefit OF the Baptist Chnsoh
nromises to be q very pleasant and snc.
cessful affair. The names Of those who
will participate have heretofore beer
published in the Gazstte. They ere
from this CITY and Washington aud are
all well known Ia musical circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

Msrrisge licenses were issued in washing
ton yesterday to Stuart Henderson, OF AIe1.
andris county, and Mary 10y, OF tne Dnlric'
of Columbia William Skinner ara Flofence
Crosep, both Of Loudoun county, and 70
Howard T. Philips, Of Washington, and
Mary Mullen, Of Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

Five dozen Ladies' Bls'k Silk Belts, the
new sty'e with new shape buckles, regular
price zoe. Special price, each, 35c.
1900 yards Narrow and wide Torchon
Lace, regular price s, 6 and &c. Special
price, yard, 3lhc.
25 pieces No. 40 White, Black and Colored
All Six Taffets Ribbon, three inches wide,
regular price Is and 1Sc. Special price,
yard, lilo
500 pieces No. Black and Colored Velvet
Ribbon, ten yards to the piece, regular price
19c. Special price, each, Zoe.
500 pieces No 11s Black Velvet Ribbon,
regular price Zoe. Special price, each, 15c.
500 pieces No. 11a Black Velvet Ribbon,
regular price 25c. Sre:isl price, each, Ice.
Two bolts only Best Quality Black Satin
Back Velvet Ribbon, No. %, three inches
wide, regular 35c quality. Special price,
yard, 25c.
All our regulsr 1879 Light Dress Cling
hams, reduced for one week only. 6pecia
price, yard, &c.
New lot of regular 1215c White Dress Duck
with blue and black dots. special price,
yard, Zoe.
Small lot &c quality Apron Gingbsm.
Special price, yard, 3iAc.
One lot Fine Flannelette, reduced from
loo. Special, yard, 1Oc.
Ju,t received three dozen more Ladies
Gray Walking Skirts. Special pr ce. each
81 40.
Good Felt Window Shades, all colors,
regular price Toe. Special price. each, &c.
Best Quality Linen Window Shades with
fixtures, ell colors, regular Zoe. Special
price. each, 17c.
Thirty pieces best quality Colored Table
OIL Cloth, IT yard wide, reduced to special
price, yard, J2lhc.
1000 yards good Unb'esched Cotton, 1
yard wide. Special price, yard, Aye.
Two dozen only Ladies' Medium Weight
Ribbed Vests, reduced to 15c each.
All regular Toe Dress Ginghams. reduced
| for one week only. to TIC yard.
Oae lot Ladies' White Shirt Waists, slightly
soiled, reduced from 69c and SOC to 400
| each.
For one week only We will sell Brsinsrd
and Armstrong; Sewing Silks, 80 yard spools.
| at &c each.
One lot Ladies' White Fancy Collars, &c
each.
One lot Fancy Embroidered Collars, re-
| duced from 25c TO 19c escb.
| One lot Ladies' Black Un1eTskirts, re-
duced from soc to 39c each.
One lot Jsdie,' Colored UDderskir's, ie'
duced from Toe and 81 90 to 49, each.
| One lot Ladies' Fire Muslin Corset Covers,
slightly soied, reduced from SOC to 69c each.
One lot Ladies' Muslin Correct Covers, res
duced from 25c to Ito each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24
CANDIDATES.

PURSUANT to . resolution adopted BY
II the Democratic City Committee Of tbii
city. at its meeting held on the 21st day Of
April, 1902, declaring me the nomiDeee oil
the democratic party for the position Of
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY Of thiI
city. respectfully announce myself candi
dale for reelection to said Office, and solicit
the votes and support Of my friends and fel
low citizens at the general election to be held
on THURsD ~, MAY %, 1902.
sn24 LEONARD MARBURY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

A CITING IN ACCEPTANCE WITH A
"A retolution passed by the Democratic
Committee Of this city at its meeting held OH
the q LIST day Of April. 1902, declaring me-
tae nominee Of the democratic party for the
position OF CITY SERGEANT l respectfully
announce myself candidate for said position
and solicit the votes and support Of my friends
and felew citizens ut the election TO bs held
on THURSDAY, Nsy %. 1902.
sp24 II ROBERT ID. COX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow ct 5:18 g. m. and sets
o;6y y. m. High water ct 9:15 .. m. and
9:3S o. "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

WEATHER PRoBARILITIEs.- For this sec
ton fair tonight and Fridsy; light northerly
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

NOTIOE-The members Of POST f., T. P.
IN A., will meet at Business Mems League
rooms promptly at o;15 P. NJ. FRIDAY,
25th, to attend banquet.
spr24 ct z. NJ. GRAHAM, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24
WANTED

A YOUTH IS or 10 years old to attend .
soda water fountain. One with some expert
ence preferred. Apply to DIENELT &
WALKER, lib King street. sp24 81
lVGyANTED.-A MANAGER, 10 sALE5-
w MEN and 1 COLLECTOR for Alexsn-
dria. $1,000 to $500 per week. DINE
MORB, PUB. CO., 62l 7th street. n. w.
Washington, D.. q. apr23 Nv
VxyANTED.-wORK HORSE, mus. be
w cheap for cash.; not less than LOO
pounds. State price and age. Address BOX
16, Alexandria, Va. apr23 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24
DRY GOODS.

We have just received a large lins OF
Wrappers for spring and summer.
Tasteful becoming Wrappers are essential
to making . good appearance as well as to
comfort. The attractive models given has
the merit of being absolutely perfect fitting,
at the s,me:time: becoming, ssand entirely ST.
isiactorY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-24

We are In hopes that We have struck the
weather which demands this lice OF besuti-
fal wrsppera Our exhibit is considered the
best. the pretties., the largest, snd the cheap
est in price Of any seen. This lot you OSC
can take your choice fOr..-.-..-.-.--..
|. Eichberg s. Son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07

lima for building a tabernacle for sort
If summer Mortified and the tabernacle
never materialized. Some committees
could tell narrowing tales of the pres
sure Mr.. Fife brought to bear on them
for the financial side of his eyangelistic
meetings while assuring the crowds that
Il made no difference to him what he re-
cpived. he was in the Lords hands, etc.
Thev used to say in Fayetteville that
Mr. Flies great meetings" were those
after which he was able to make good
deposit at the bank. rather than those
in which there were numerous converts y
In fact we have been long of the opinion
that a Fife meeting is what Mr.. Dooley
said Christian Science was, zone way OF
getting the money" And it will he to
his interest to stop slandering the un-
exceptional business methods that char
acterize the work of the Southern Pres
byterian Church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07

more than doubled, tonnage engaged in
foreign trade has diminished 40 per cent,
tonnage engaged in domestic trade has
increased so per cent, and tonnage on
the great lakes has multiplied two and
one-half times.
Tonnage passing through the Sault
Ste. Marie Canal has multiplied seven
times
Freight rates on wheat, Chicago to
New York. have fallen from 1927 cents
per bushel to 4.42, lake and canal; from
1871 cents to sos. lake and rail, and
from 1919 cents to 9.9S. all rail.
Freight rates per ton mile on all the
railways of the United States have drop
ped from 100 cents to O.75 cents.
The receipts of the Federal government
have increased from 1898 100000 to $751;
00O. 600
The number of postoffices in the United
States has increased from $4,000 to
II. 900.
The receipts of the Postoffice Depart
ment have trebled
The number of Geographic messages
sent in the United States has more than
doubled-29, 600, 900, 900 to $4,000, 100000,
The number of newspapers and period
icals published has more than doubled
9,27S to 2O,8O6
Salaries paid in the public schools have
more than doubled-$60, 900, 900 to 1886,
900, zoe.
The number of patents issued has al
most doubled-140 geo a year to 26,500
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07

Forgot the battle and the wage,
Forgot the nation one;
Whate'er the goal, whate'er the gage,
Twas Pickett who had won
On this red field, where lost his crown,
Here mid these heaps of dead
The nations of the earth do own
And bless his laurelled head.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07
Tales of the Insurance Men.

'Shop talk" which it is the fashion to
deprecate. is responsible for some of the
best anecdotes which get into print.
Here are two which We're interchanged
by brace of insurance men not above
swapping stories of their calling.
Into the office of a fire insurance agent
came an ancient spinster who owned a
little house just on the outskirts of the
town.
II want to insure my house." said
she.
Where is the house, madam? and how
large a policy do you want to take out?"
'Well, now l want to know some
things first If u insure it for 5000 and
pay my premium, and it burns down. do
you pay me SCOOP"
"Why, most assuredly."
"WeIl, do you make a lot of trouble
trying to find out if it was set afire?"
Naturally the agent admitted that if
it looked like a case of arson the COM
pany would investigate.
"There!" said the property owner, in
dignantly, Il told John there was some
sort of catch about this insurance Susi-
ness!" and Herewith departed unin-
sured.
IT was in New York City that the
heroine of the other story found that fire
insurance was not all she hoped for.
The policy on her house-a big one. for
it was a fine edfice in the best part of
the city-was brought to her by her
agent.
You had better give me check for
the premium now" said he
why, how much is it,"
"A little over $500. Wait a moment
1 will get the exact amount"
''Oh, how tiresome," cried the proper
ty owner. I'm in such a hurry, and be-
sides my bank account is little low
Tell the company to let it stand and de-
duct it from what they owe me when
the house burns down. THE Pilgrim
for September
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07
A Roast for Bill Fife.
presbyterian Standard.

Mr.. w. P. Fife is evidently taking it
out on the Southern Presbyterian Church
for his exposure recently in the Presby-
terian Standard A Texas minister writes
that it has been his misfortune to have
Mr. Fife in his community recently. as
he devoted a good portion of his time 20
criticisiGg UNCONVENTIONAL church work
and exalting such Independent bodies as
the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
He abused the Southern Presbyterian
Church especially for allowing Houston,
Holmes and Todd, to demit the ministry,
because they believed God" and dc
clared that eighteen per cent. of the
money contributed to foreign missions
was spent by the board and committees,
while only seven per cent, of such agen-
cies as the Alliance went to the expense
account.
Mr.. Fife ought to steer clear Of figures
in his statements as it is very easy for
figures 10 turn on a man and prove him
a liar. The expense account of the For
eign Mission Committee in the Southern
Church. including a deficiency of 81, 100,
in the publication account, is a little over
seven per cent.
If Mr.. Fife wants to flock with the
brethren whom he named and with the
Alliance. instead of the Presbyterian
Church, he is welcome. But the Presby-
terrain Church ought to know the fact
so as TO hold aloof from him. We have
no doubt that he prefers the methods of
the Alliance, of which Mr.. A. B. Simpson
is the Pope, accounting no one, and Mrs.
Simpson is the salaried treasurer. its
missionaries being sometimes left to
starve in the foreign field except for the
aid of their brethren of the much abused
UNCONVENTIONAL missions. Mr.. Fife him
self raised some money in North Caro-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07
KIE)N||IEI|' Y
Ri A[')[lE; R


For old. obstinate, deep-seated Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Diseases take a
bottle of Stuart's Gin and Buchu. If
tired of taking cheap Pills, Patent Medi-
cines and doctoring, then Stuarts Gin
and Buchu will cure you. 1t is made for
just such cases.
Many people die from Bright's disease
because they overwork themselves. Other
folks suffer from Diabetes. Dropsy,
Swelling of the Feet and Ankles, Rheu-
matism, Bad Blood, Govt, Gravel, In
fammation of the Bladder. Sleeplessness,
Anaemia, Nervousness, Headache. Neu-
ralgia, urine looks badly with strong
odor, frequent desire to pass water,
dizziness.
Stuart's Gin and Buchu will destroy
the poison so that a permanent cure is
made of all above Kidney and Bladder
Troubles, after all else fails. All the
symptoms promptly disappear and you
feel better from the first dose. Thousands
of the worst cases ever heard of have
been permanently cured by Stuart's Gin
and Buchu. which gives energy, life and
power to the kidneys. They cause the
kidneys to purify the blood, to make it
redder and healthier and more nourish-
ing Puts new life into your blood, new
color into your blood, new ambition into
your mind, new use into your muscles,
and cures all above named symptoms of
kidney trouble. Sold at drug stores, or
by express prepaid 81.
Thoroughly tested for 20 years. Stuart
Gin and Buchu pleasant to take. You
can rely on this grand cure for weak
kidneys. Sample bottle free by writing
Ca request on a postal card will do
Stuart Drug So, Atlanta, Ga, and
Stuart's Gin and Buchu will be sent at
once prepaid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07
BEWARE OF THE KNIFE.

rapidly than surgery, but in cases of
piles it is seldom needed. WeWitt's
Witch Hazel cures quickly Unequalled
for cuts, burns, bruises, wounds, skin
diseases. 81 was so troubled with bleed
ing piles that l lost much blood and
strength says J. G. Phillips, Paris,
III. "DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured new H. King Drug Co, Bob
bitt- Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-07
TAKE CARE OF THE STOMACH.

The man or woman whose digestion
is perfect and whose stomach performs
its every function is never sick. Kodol
cures positively and permanently all
stomach troubles, indigestion and dys-
pepsia Rev j. H. Holiday, Of Holla-
day, Miss, writes Kodol cured me. /
consider it the best remedy for dyspepsia
and stomach troubles.-W. H. King Drug
Co, Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29
Annrnnrinte substltute.

The son of a wealthy distiller in the
north of Ireland was upon his mar
riage promoted by his father to the po-
sition of managing director and was
handed over one of his fathers resi-
dences, known as Distillery House,
handsome mansion standing in beauti-
full grounds, situated about half mile
from the firms extensive works.
Some months afterward the son, be-
ing in the neighboring town, stepped
into the club for lunch, and, meeting a
friend there, invited him to join in the
repast. During the progress OF the
meal the young director remarked 10
his guest:
Eve have been thinking OF changing
the name Of our residence. 1t scarcely
sounds we'll for my wife's letters to p'
addressed from Distillery House
Could you suggest suitable manner
The friend laid down his knife ant
fork, thought for momentyand thei
said:
'I think have hit upon 1t. WHAT q
YOU say to calling it Alec HallY'
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29
sandy Got Through.

Old Sandy c., who used to collect the
mining ROYALTIES for the Duke of Ham
ilton. was a bit of a wag. One day
Sandy was late for his train for Bo'-
ness. and the only way he could catch
his connection was by walking across
the line. A certain gentleman Informed
Sandy that it was useless for him to
attempt to cross by the railway, as
there was a Waterman stationed at the
camp bridge, who would allow no one
to pass over it.
what sort o. countryman is heT' In
quired Sandy.
can Irishman," was the immediate
rejoinder.
"Wen," responded Sandy, "if he is al
Irishman I'll get over" And straigh
away he went.
Coming up to the bridge, Sandy es
| pied the Irishman coming out to stol
him. but before Pat had got time t
breathe Sandy gasped out: Il beg you
pardon, sir. 1 see you're a man OF al
thority, and l have just to throw m!
self on your tender mercies."
| "Jabers, go onp returned Pat withot
a moments hesitation.
Had the watchman, Sandy used
say, been a Scotchman he would nay
had to fight him, and had he been
Englishman he would have had to d
bate the question.-Pearson's.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-29
sv,nDathetic Critic.


The first play ever witnessed Dy MISS
Sparrow of Brooklyn was Hamlet.
she sat breathless and spellbound un-
til the curtain had dropped for the last
time. and not until she was well on
her way home did she confide her opin-
ions and feelings to her niece.
81 pitied Ophelia," she said at last'
"yes. l certainly pitied her; but, you
see. she didn't realize such great deal
after all. her wits leaving her that
way. Twas a mercy for her, but l
couldn't help thinking 'twould nave
been better to take her right out OF the
piece wien her head got so weak.
"But vet could see that would nave
thrown Hamlet into position where
he'd have had to say more to I'LL vi
the story, and as it was he looked sc
sick | didn't know he'd live to mn
ish the performance. Nothing woul'
have surprised me less than to see hin
topple right over where he stood, an'
if he's got any relatives-if there's
single one of the Hamlet family any
where round-I should think they''
see to it that he has the doctor pelor
morning. .,'-Youths Companion.