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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Opera House.

The Conroy and Mack combination
continues to draw large crowds to the
Opera House, "a Fathers Crime,
which was produced last night, being
greeted by crowded house. Fred May,
who has ever been favorite with Alex
andria audiences, still sustains his en-
viable reputation, and is valuable acF
QUESTION not only to the caste, but to
the vaudeville part Of the performance.
For those who are fond Of drama that
appeals directly to the heart, and though
pathetic in its general tenor is withai a
clean comedy-drama, ga Woman 5
Love" the attraction tonight, should
prove of interest. From the rise OF the
curt ain until the final fall the interest
of the auditor never flags, and as pa
thetic scenes and start ling climaxes pass
in rapid succession, here and there is IN
terspersed comedy of no mean order,
which materially lie htens the heavier
parts. This play is vel Known, and III
other cities where it has been played
standing room only" is an indication
of the audiences which greeted it. The
stage pictures required for the produc-
ton are exceedingly elaborate and mas
sive. which, together with the costumes,
properties, electrical effects aud color
schemes, make this one of the best plays
in the repertoire Of The company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Embezzler Captured.

John Lawrence O'Brien, the young
man accused of embezzling So, 400 from
Frank Hume, the wholesale grocer OF
Washington, by whom he was employe d
as collector and salesman, has been
caught in San Francisco. Major Sylves-
ter. of Washington, telegraphed yester-
day afternoon to San Francisco that he
would send a detective for o. Brien. 1t
is supposed that Mrs. O'Brien was with
her husband when he was arrested. They
were married on the day OF their de-
parture from Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Case Continued.

The case of Sanford Lyons, colored,
charged with shooting Charles Jones,
colored. was called in the Police Court
This morning. Lyons, it will beremem-
her shot Jones in the house of Jennie
Gordon, colored, on Sunday afternoon
several weeks ago. One ball lodged in
.Joues's shoulder and another passed
through the abdominal cavity. The
wounded man is slowly improving, but
was unable to appear in court this morn
ing. and Mayor Simpson committed
LYONS for examination ten days hence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & L0tlPOp,
10th, 18th 4 F StsN. w.
DRY GOODS.
ITEMS Fall and
Winter
Underwear.

We invite attention to our most complete
oosortment OF Mems Underwear in all weights
to snit the requirements of wearers from all
sections of The country. We carry all sizes,
including the extra sizes for large men, IN all
weights. and in materials 70 suit all tastes
The prices, quality considered. are the lowest
possible to name.
Medium-weight Underwear, in white me-
rino and ribbed balbriggan.
Heavyweight, in white merino, ribbed bal
brggan and feeced lined.
At zoe per garment.
Medium and Heavyweight Underwear, in
natural merino.
At zoe per garment.
Medium-weight Underwear in white, nat
ural merino and plain balbriggan.
Heavyweight Underwear, IN white and
natural wool and ribbed merino.
At Sl.O0 per garment.
Winter Underwear, including such we'll
known makes as "Dermophile," unshrink-
able, all-wool "Aertex" and "Ramie" Mesh.
At 500 to $500 per garment.
Medium-weight Underwear, in natural and
white merino-a variety Of the best makes TO
select from.
natural wool, heavy ribbed cotton and plain
balbriggan.
At $l.50 per garment.
Heavyweight Underwear, in all wool,
white and natural and fancy ribbed merino.
At 500 per garment.
Heavyweight Underwear, in natural and
white. Of fine grade woolens.
At $3.50 per garment.
Mems Combination Suits, Of cotton, merino
and all wool.
At $50 to $500 per garment.
We are agents for the "Ramie" Underwear
for men. Prices,
S3.25 and $3.50 per garment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
A Serious Charge.

A well-known resident was brought
before the Mayor this morning charged
with having a check for $l9.25, drawn
in favor of another man, cashed ana
appropriating the proceeds to his own
use. In his defense the accused claimed
that he had been writing letters and
making out bills for the plaintiff and
that there had been other business re-
lations between them. He, moreover,
said he would make the amount OF the
check good. The case was continued
until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Corporation Court,

Judge J. K. NJ. Notion presiding
City Council of Alexandria VS.. }. +.
Davis; F. II. Bachelor VS.. FANNIE
Bachelor; G. L. Simpson vs.. Isabella
Field; II. J. Koken VS.. National En-
craving Company, and J. H. Taylor VS..
Mary Crump; final DEGREES in al these
cases.
Edna NJ. Cooke VS.. Emma McCuen;
G. L. Boothe appointed special COM
missioner 10 sell property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Lecture.

DIR. O. F. Flippo win deliver lecture
at the First Baptist Church tonight.
His reputation as lecturer in this city
is already established. His subject on
this occasion-"Tongue and Temper, "
is considered to be one Of the very best
of the entire collection. 1t is repleSe
with pathos, wit and humor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Ran Into an Open Switch.

Passenger train No. rs of the Wash
ington Southern Railway ran into an
open switch in Richmond about q
quarter past eight O'Clock last night and
by coIliding with some freight cars was
partially wrecked. Several of the tram
hands and passengers were slightly
injured. The train was on It's way tc
ibis CITY at the time of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Death of a Former Resident.

Intelligence has been received here
of the death in California of Mrs. David
L. Smoot, widow of David l.. omoot,
and the daughter of the late William
Burton Richards. Mrs. Smoot let here
for California with her late husband III
1875, and since then had made her
home in that State. She is survived by
several children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
The Last Three
Days of This
Wholesale Sacrifice.
Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
LOCAL BREvITIES.


Fou, dodgers were at the station house last
night.
Several minor cases were disposed oil Ill the
the Police Court this morning.
DIR. Be1jamin Lee Bird died on Thursday
last in his 6lst year, at his home, near Lee
land Prince Georges county, Ma.
Complaints are made that the electric lights
at Prince and St. Asaph and King ana
Fayette streets are not working SATISFACTORILY
A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton Yesterday 10 Pendleton Il. Mayhugh, ca
Greenwich, and Lula c. Jenkins, OF war
rentOu.
Two of Alexandria's officials have returned
from hunting trip TO Fauquier county. Inc
game they did not get they scared out oil uhe
county.
4 fire i'm the cellar Of the wholesale grocery
OF Browning & Middleton, Cos Pennsylvania
avenue. Washington, yesterday morning,
caused damage to the extent Of about - 600
Gospel services will be held again tonight
at 1i6 south St. Asaph street. The subject OF
the discourse will be- "What has Christ said
CONCERNING the fulillment Of all things ~
Matt. XXlv., "a.
Scott Dawson. living at 211 Third street,
Washington. had one of his hands crushed by
a heavy picce Of lion falling on il while at
work tins morning. lie was attended by Dr.
Jameson, Ct this city.
There were several heavy showers Of rain
between haifpast three and daybreak tins
morning. The weathef was cloudy ana
threatening until shortly before noon when
the clouds broke and sunshine followed
Alexandria Lodge Of Elks will take posses,
sion of their new hall, southeast corner OF
Prince and Royal streets, tonight. Conroy *
Mack's company will be present afser the
nersSrmance at the Opera House and aid in
enlivening the occasion.
Mrs. Miranda Frazer Lodge died yesterday
moraing at her home at Green Valley, Alex
andria county, at the age of sixty.eight years.
Ms. Lodge was well-known in this city. Inc
deceased was a sister of the first wife OF the
late James Rector Smoot.
Mr.. Robert TraveTs will have another hne
supply of fresh fish in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Fridays Our
REMNANT DAY.

Tomorrow we shall clear out the odd things,
small quantities, short ends, broken lots, ana
nresent week. Some things are soiled or
mussed. hut the majority Of them are fresh,
seasonable goods, and they are marked for the
quickest possible selling. And besides a
eoodIy gathering of the usual kinds of rem
nants. special attention is asked to some bar,
gain lots of goods purchased for and marked
at very low prices for this occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Chamberlain's Stomach And Liver
Tablet.

Tablet.
Try them
When you.fee dull alter eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have bad taste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate yonr stomach and
regulate your liver and bowels. Fol-
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh &Bro.,
washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours A. NJ. to 6 P. NJ
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
Last Days
OF Our
prices.

Just once in each twelve months
we sell goods in every one OF our
ffty-one departments at prices
that if persisted in would bring
ruin to any dry goods house in
the world. Our Birthday An
niversary is made the occasion OF
this great sacrifice. Everybody
knows that this is our "Anni-
versary Week." but We must inn
press upon you the fact that to-
day, Friday, and Saturday are
positively the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:42 a. ne. ard sets
45S p. m. High water at 1l:e5 q. m. and
00;00 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR RENT.-COMFORTABLE ROOMS
furnished or unfurnished. Apply at lSt
X lg street, noy6 Sr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--For this sec
tion fair and cooler tonight and Friday |;
fresh westerly Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06

Ifvou are bilious and seeking advisers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow
You are rid Of your SORROW
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not grippe, but move
the bowels gently and easily, cleansing the
liver. Their tonic effect gives strength to the
disorder. j.. S. Leadbeater Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
Gases Dismissed.

Four persons were brought before the
Mayor his morning charged with sell
ing liquor without licenses. The ac-
cused were dismissed for want Of evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06

A DIVIDEND OF TWO DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS per share will be paid to the
stockholders of the Alexandra WAFER sonl-
pany at the Office of the company on anu a''er
November 10 1902. ~.
~ GEORGE UHLER,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Office Hours: 10th and 10th at a. VI. 70
Up. NJ, and P. NJ. to 7. Nj.
noy5 eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06
DRY GOODS.
BROS.
424-426 King Street.
Fall and
Winter Necessities.

The cold weather necessitates change Of
clothing to keep one warm. Also extra warm
Comforts and Blankets are necessary as the
weather grows colder. All these warm and
comfortable winter things are to be found
here in great variety at prices more reason
able than usual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06

BLENDED TEAS Tor sale at 4oc, SOC and eOc
D. L. nonnd at J. C. MILBURN.
New RAIsINs and CURRANTs lust re-
.ssS bv C. MILBORN.
LARGE CEDAR TUBS at special price
Lar.'N J. C.MILBURN
ORANGE PEEL and lemon Peel, enSiee
for sale by :: =. 49, 51ss= M. "
-xIRFWARLE PIPPINs and GENIiAN
rTpPIFs for sale by j. c. MiIBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-06

First floor-F street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20

Mr. Rudyard Kipling has written q short poem his
contribution the Navy League Guide the Naval Review.
The three Of which the poem composed deal with
gathering OF colonial representatives the coronation.
The last is:
'Twixt my house and thy house what word there be
OF headship lordship service or feei
Since thy house my house lesser bring
Than my house to thy house-king counseling king
And my house to thy house greater send
Than thy house my housefriend eounselng friend.
It popularity supposed that the late Prof Owen
well versed in oseoogy that he able possessed Of
single bone of any defunct organism deduce from it
the animal of which it had formed part. But n
doubt If any professor of poetry COULD from the singe
evolve the remainder of that extraordinary
son Nothing that has appeared In Truth puzzle pages
has been cryptic. There is, il is true, sug-
gesve "reminiscences of the phraseoogy of the nursery lyric
in which the reported visits OF anonymous hero tot
"Tafys house and OF "Tafy's" lareenous visits to my
house recorded.--TIENPY LABoUcHBRE In TratA,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
James /. of England Wrote Poem in It.

Boston July TO- Iooa-A volume once owned by James l.
England has recently added the of the
Boston public library The book purchased for the library
by Mr.. Augustus Hemenway of this city, printed in
London early the Seventeenth century and what makes
interesting than many another old edition the
that the first translation into English of Montagnes
Essays and the undoubted Of OF Shakespeare
inspirations Another copy the British Museum has
fact autograph that has been attributed TO the great
damats and yet another copy bears the signature of
Ben Jonson But the copy the Boston library has be
ontented with the signature and autograph by the
English king who ordered the revision of the English ed-
ton of the Bible and called by his contemporaries the
wisest fool in Europe"
The full title this important addition the shelves Of
the library follows The Essays Moral Politikd
and Miltarie Discourses of Lo: Michael de Montague
Knight of the Noble Order OF St Michael and of ths
gentlemen Ordinary French king Henry the third
his Chamber" But this by all that the suhof
managed his ttlepage which, in the oldashoned
manner into pages The second page on
that the translation made by him that hath nyio
aby his abors the Eternity OF their Honors whose
he hath severay inscribed these his eonsecrated
Altares Then follow the Altares beautiful examples
OF Ezabethan designand each OF them inscribed the
names OF OF the fortunate adessix of them in all
whom the author dedcates his labors IF thus doone
he says further his introduction the courteous read
err "it may please you, wish it may and hope it
shall with you shall be pleased though not, yet still
the same resolute
JoHN FLosIo"
This same resolute John Forio although whether his
resolution is based upon determination continue his
admiration if the ladies should themselves be dis
pleased with his translation OF the Essays are not told
famous in literature, among them with Shakespeare him
self In Shakspeares Tempest Gonzales description OF
perfect State in which there should be kind of traffic no
riches poverty OF service and all and
should be idle but pure and innocent is supposed TO have
been suggested by study of Montague rendered into
English by Forios first translation.
But what is most interesting in the Boston volume is
the poem written all copied by James the FIRST
This is the poem appears in all the oddly OF the old
spelling:
Here lyeh nakit TO the anatomie
OF my fraii HART. humane devitie
o trust the Amyehtie, yk the Almychties word
Oh put thy robe guhylom lord
Thou putest in thy blest belefe
And in my souill thy secretss law engrave.
When King James writing poetry, II may BE- added
ballet pronounced Il spelled behave deyiiy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
A Story of the Prairie.

The Century Magazine is about to print serial which
viii have especial interest people who home
the praires 1t is called The Biography OF Prairie Girl
and the author is Eleanor Gates young who spent
her childhood in Dakota and who thus writes from the
closest personal observation.
The time of Miss Gates story about twenty-five years
il put in the form OF personal narrative of the life
Of little girl, and there is hardly phase event of
prairie life which is touched upon in these pageshe
blizzard breaking colts horse stealing by Indians school
days the frontier fighting gophers and badgers cattc
raising and other typical phases of hardship prosperity
1t is not novel, but the characters appear and
reappear in the story with reality which mpresses thc
reader with confidence in the truth OF the narrative.
The Biography Of Prairie Girl" will begin in the Au-
gust number of the Century and it will be illustrated
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
Personal ClasSff- 4 -
y y cation of Authors.

Some one ought to write book the classihcatlons
that can be made of the great authors Of the world For
instance Voltaire Carlyle Ruskn Emerson and Tostoi
were sages Voltare nhde Tolstoi Christian OF
an ideal type, Ruskn In some OF his writings EN-
crson and Carlyle in the main unorthodox But in
spite Of these differences the general reader will perhaps
RECOGNIZE at once that they all sages and that the
appeation is not Inappropriate.
Gorky, Nion. Borrowe and Whitman we're al trarnps
Gory perhaps the aggedcst lot until his recent
success in literature enabled him afford to be respectable
Aside from his genius be absolutely ndistingushabc
from the common tramp and indeed made his first literary
success out OF material gathered from his tramp life VII
lon was tramp Of his vices allowing himself
TO be reduced to living in the slms without any decent
means OF subsistence of his fondness for alb
sinthe and debauehery Of all Borrowc was tramp
only as gypsy delghtug lead tho life of gypsy and
to associate with vagrant people Whitman not strictly
tramp for he led wandering life journeyman printer
going from part of the country the other simply
formed tramp life, leaving and wanting change
Then there is morbid type 10 which Hawthorne Poe
bsudeiaire Tmguriei and ieyne belonged A recaptua-
ton OF the eecentriecs and peeiare of these writer's
would fill volumes
Some authors fall readily into the class of lovers
Byron and De Musse certainly great lovers Byron
throughout his life bestowed his devotion upen success
sion Of ladies' and De Musset the George Sands episode
N spite Of the nonehalant air he afterwards a in
the Suzon ballad
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
literary ChaH.

What's in name7 Mr.. Bangs, the author Is bald.
Mark Hanna Is reported to be engaged in writing me-
dieval be entitled His Fine Italian Hand
Senator Quay not the hero Of The Master Crafts.
man"
General Miles and Senator Burton have presented tho
president with book entited EhQuete or How to BED
have"
Mrs. Cotes new novel, Those Delightful Americans"
reported to be having but ANAL sale in the Philippines
= /.
D. Appleton Co. the publieston Of Madame
GnSa<Asnad
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
CASTRO BACKS OUT.
intercepted by Rebels on Land He
treats on Water

Intercepted by Rebels on Land, He
treats on Water,
Washington, July 19.-Miulster Bow
Caracas has cablcd the state depart
as follows:
The president OF Venezuela has
doned the idea Of attacking the enel,
Barcelona and is proposing to retut
Caracas soon"
President Castro went 10 Barrel
which was partially invested with ri
tionists about ten days ago, landing
q governm .at warship and assertlngl
he would dear out the rebels within II
days He had considerable force n
dlors with him ana the reason foA
change Of mind IN the absence NJ dek
battle can only be aOnjeciured here.
known TINT he Is unable TO gain cal
by lald owing 10 the prescace betweenl
ser ana thc capital OF revolutionary Il
and he must return by water. as be Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20

has been translated divinity suhyom is only another way
spelling whom, and to yk is only another way Of saying
10 love
The book itself Is small folio which has been beauti-
fully rebound for former red levant
by Bedford the celebrated London binder Of generation
ago. On the title pages yet other signatures which
suggest without revealing OF lis adventures on its
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
Best .SelLf7o Books.

Recently the New York Times has tabulaed some inter
estng data received from book dealers New York Fha-
depha, Chicago. Baltimore Boston and San Francisco
showing the relative popularity OF the various works
ton which for the time being clased favorite
Each Of the book dealers with which the New York paper
eorresponded requested in the prfoh1l order
the four best selling books in the local market he
suit of this method of securing the desired 10Bryan
announced as follows otton late VI. 4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
~ al fait desvers,
] al iait d'amour. .

Last Of all there Is the class OF authors who are simply
good fellows, friendly eompanionable the authors one
would like to have known who inspired the OF
large circle OF ntimaes and concerning whom there is
endless quantity of pleasant literary anecdote To this
class belong Shakespeare Thaekeray Dickens Dumas Scott
Stevenson and Du Maurier OF course this classification
only tentative and intended be suggestive but there
field here for somebody write book Of authors upon
a new plan Rpp +
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20


- l, arc toning mp and testament Of Dr. A. Foote wh
continues are likely "Wednesday night yesterday
a % those already estate valued 100000 consl
sorts mostly stock IN the Collin County NaJ
h7tL Jgiky lhE CGecRile NqE
"Ratapan Rogue Elephant" and other stories by Ell
len Vevin, f. T. S. is published by Henry Aitemus Com
pany Philadelphia and OF the best animal story books
for children and adults published The stories are
about Rataplan, elephant Gean the giraffe links
the ackal Keesa adventurous kangaroo Osra the
rch Mona the unuclsy monkey Siccatee, the squirrel.
The illustrations in colors and admirably made.
4
The Jefferson Bible is published by the N. d. Thomp-
son Publishing company ST. Louis, Chicago and New
York Thomas Jefferson compiled continuous gospel mar
ative from the OF the four gospels clipping
from the gospels Of Matthew Mark Luke and John and
ttlng the peced together THE Life and
Morals Of Jesus of Nazareth" This is what is called the
Jefferson Bible As introduction the book letter to
Dr. Benjamin Rush and the comparison Of the doctrines of
Jesus with those of published giving perhaps the
fullest expression Of his religious views made by
Thomas Jefferson himself.
THE History Of Christian Religion 10 the Year 400 Is
published by C. " Waite Co.. Chicago Chas. B. Waite,
A. N, is the author Judge Waite is OF learning who
has devoted considerable research the records Of the first
two centuries Of the Christian and to the beginning OF
the Christian religion. His conclusions different
from those of church historians The fault of the
book is its lack of logic and point Of view maintained
throughout of the special peade The value of the book
is in citation Of the early authorities many OF whom
known only special students.
The author begins and ends with agnosticism Through
the s3s pages of his book he endeayors
correctness Of the agnostie position with bias OF adj
veeats and With mona OF The impaztisliv OF judss