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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Want Their Land Again.

During last winter and spring the
Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway
Company entered proceedings in the
County Court for the condemnation OF
land for right of way from the Aque-
duct Bridge, opposite Georgetown,
northwesterly through the county OF
Alexandria toward the Great Falls, and
almost in every instance the land was
condemned for said company for Its
roadbed and right of way but as the
company has taken no steps toward
building or constructing said road,
many Of these land owners are now con-
sidering the propriety of going into
court and asking the judge to set aside
the condemnation of their lands and
to have their lands revert back to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Sent Out Of Town.

Officer Nicholson arrested limping
individual yesterday who gave his name
as Walter johnson and who said he was
a native of Winchester. He was
charged with vagrancy, as it was said
he had been entering houses and asking
aid. 1t was also averred that in one
instance he entered a residence and
secreted himself under a bed where he
was found by lady who forced him to
leave the premises. When placed in
the dock this morning johnson said he
came here from Washington and that he
was on his to his home. Mayor Simp-
son ordered that he be placed on the ferry
boat and sent back to Washington, with
the assurance that should he again be
found in Alexandria he will be placed
on the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Donation Day.

The managers of the Infrmary
remind their friends that Thanksgiving
Day is the season they look to for
donations of money, groceries, provi-
sions of all kinds, household articles, in
short any and everything that can be
made useful in such an institution.
The Infrmary has for its constant aim
the furnishing of the best attention to
the sick and suffering, at as small an
expense as possible, and, if need be, to
give this service gratis. Each year
large number of patients are treated
gratuitously, but it is only through the
hearty cooperation of its many friends
that its measure Of usefulness has been
so large A committee of the managers
will be in attendance at the Infrmary
on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a. IN. to
receive donations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Personal.

3 Mr.. Broadus, from Alexandria, is the
guest of Mrs. John G. Emmerson on
High street, Portsmouth. Miss Emily
Allyn has returned from visit to friends
in Alexandria. Norfolk LANDMARK.
Miss Cornelia Packard, formerly of
Seminary Hill, will make her home in
this city and will reside in one of the
recently erected dwellings on Pitt street,
between Duke and Wolfe.
Miss Mamie Jones has gone to
Atlanta to spend the winter with her
uncle, Mr.. Carroll Payne of that city.
Mr.. Howard Corbett, of Suffolk, and
Miss Roberta Ansley will be married
tomorrow night at the residence of Capt.
II. @. Ansley. The wedding will be a
quiet one and only the relatives and i'm
mediate friends of the two families will
be present.
Mrs. Chas. f. Nash left Baltimore to-
day for San Juan, Puerto Rico, the U.
5. S., Algonquin, towhich her husband,
Lieut.. G. F. Nash, is attached, having
been assigned to that station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Another Granolithic Pavement.

Mr.. Ernest Boyer has secured the con-
tract for laying a granolithic pavement
in front of the Opera House, southwest.
corner of King and Pitt street. Numbers
of this style of sidewalk have been laid
on King street during the past few months
and others are contemplated by property
owners. In many instances sunken
pavements alongside of the new ones
form lakes in rainy weather, and in such
cases the property-owners will either be
compelled to raise the pavements or fol-
low the fashion by having modern side
walks constructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
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 S
Pain Balm was promptly applied and
five minutes later the pain had disap-
peared and no more suffering was expert
enced. In three days the child was
wearing her shoe as usual and with abso-
lutely no discomfort. MIR. 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, 1902-11-25
q g. O. Trains in Collision.

A north-bound passenger train on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad which
passed through this city about half-past
five O'Clock yesterday morning collided
with switching engine in the New
Jersey yard about twenty minutes later
None Of the passengers was injured.
After a delay Of few minutes the pas
senger train went on its way. The
switching engine was going into the
main track from siding. Both engines
were badly damaged. The train was
brought quickly to standstill, and only
A few of the passengers were aware that
the collision occurred. 1t was stated
here yesterday that the passenger tram
had side-swiped freight train, but the
above are the facts in the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
The Goings Trial.

As was stated in the Gazette, the trial
of VIM. Goings, colored, charged with
killing Willard r. Birch in a Rosslyn
saloon, began in the County Court yes
terday. The killing occurred on the
night of the Sth Of last October, Birch's
skull having been fractured. The evil
dence so far is to the effect that on the
night in question a fight took place be-
tween Birch and the negro. According
to one witness Goings was the aggressor.
White and colored people were drinking
at the bar at the time. The examination
of witnesses was continued today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
A Dismal Day.

The rainy weather of yesterday con-
tinued throughout the night and during
most Of today. The wind was from the
northeast and it blew raw and cold, oc-
casionally coming in heavy flaws. Inc
scene around the river front was dismal
and cherries, and but few people were
seen about the wharves. Comparatively
few people were on the street and only
those who were compelled to be out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Charged with Theft.

William Thompson and another color
.4ash,oy named Quill were brought before
the Mayor this morning, the frst-named
as a suspicious character and his COM
panion as having information concerning
the tobacco reported yesterday by oihcer
Allen as having been found by Mr.. Dan
Warder in an old building in West End.
The Mayor concluded to hold both boys
for a further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Entertained War Acquaintance.

Rev. John Cavnaugh, formerly pastor
Of the Free Methodist Church in this
city, was the guest of honor at dinner
given a few days ago in White Haven,
Pa. by Mr. John Morris, who was a
member of the Army of the Potomac dur
inc the civil war. The host became ac-
ouainted with his guest in 1868 while
the former was guarding a military prl-
son in which the ex-bugler of Stuarfs
cavalry was confined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
The Persistent Advertiser.

There is no doubt that any business
man who advertises persistently in q
respectable newspaper achieves stand
inc in the community which he could
not reach ir any other way. The
character of newspaper influences the
popular conception of the advertiser.
-lPhiladelphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Funeral.

The funeral of the late William Abts,
who died early yesterday morning at the
Providence Hospital, Washington, took
Mace at 4 O'Clock this afternoon, from
st Mary's Church. Rev. Father II. J.
Cutler officiated, and the remains were
nlaced in the vault in ST. Mary's Gene
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Linen Towels.

We buy our Linen Towels in
such large quantities as to enable
us to give you the best Towels pos
sible at the least prices.
Plain Linen Towels with colored
borders, each 10, 12a, Is, 20 and...
Fringed Linen Towels, all white
and colored, each 124, Is, rs, 80
and.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Nov. 25.--The stock market
opened active and fractionally lower. The
rally which followed the opening was follow.
ed by a rather sharp selling movement all
along the line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
White Linen
Fringed Napkins.

Large variety OF new and pretty
designs to select from. Dozen, go,
75c, $l.00, 81. 25 and. ...............$1.5 so
Colored Linen Fringed Napkins,
pretty styles at low prices. Dozen,
80, so, so, 75c and. ..................s1.0O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Standard Fashions.

Our growing business has COM
PEELED us to enlarge our pattern
stock almost double. We are now
able to give you all patterns desired
whenever you want them-The
Designer OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
AIesamotia Gazette.
TUESDAY EVENING. NOV. %, 1902
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:02 a.. m. and sets
4;44 p. IN. High water at 4:49 a. m. and
$40 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Linen Dinner Napkins.

Fine Linen Dinner Napkins,
large size, new and pretty styles,
sold by the dozen or half dozen.
Dozen, 75c, $l.0O, Si.25, $3.50,
$500, $3.50 and. ............".."...sS.00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25

WEATHER PRoBABILITIRs.-Fo this Sec
tion rain and cooler tonight; Wednesday
rain, followed by clearing fresh to brisk
northeasterly winds. increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25

If YOU 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 gripe, but move
the bowels gently and easily, cleansing the
liver. Their tonic effect gives strength to the
disorder. E. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
Bath Towels.

We can give you the best values
to be had in Bath Towels. Both
bleached and unbleached as follows,
each 10, 121, Is, 20, 25 and.........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
WANTED.

WAYTED.-Three (S) unfinished rooms
for light housekeeping. Call or address 5lI
south Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR sALE.-3-STORY BRICK DWELL
ING, situated in best part of the city, con-
tanning l3 rooms, all modern Improvements;
Price $3.50. Address "OWNEK," care OF
letter carrier No. 3. hovZo ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25

FOR RENT. House, with ten rooms, all
modern improvements, No. lOl2 Prince street
Inquire at No. GOO King street. no'-o ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25

WANTED.-TWO BOYS, II to IA years
of age, for two hours (6:15 to s:l5l each morn
ing. +. J. BARRON, 40 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-25
DRY GOODS.
Linens for
Thanksgiving.

Exactly what you need-iust when
you need them-and at prices that are
lower than they are likely to be again
this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

The blue of the sapphire is seldom
pure or spread over the whole sub
stance of the stone. Sometimes it is
mixed with black, which gives it an
inky appearance; sometimes with red,
which, although imperceptible by day
light, yet by artificial light gives it an
amethystine appearances. Two sap
phires which by daylight may appear
of the same hue often differ extremely
in color at night. If the stone be held
in an ordinary pair of forceps an inch
beneath the surface of very clear wa
ter, the parts of the stone colored and
uncolored viii be distinctly apparent.
This remark applies to all other gems.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
BOXING THE COMPASS.
The Test Between n Sailor and n
LandIubber.

The Test Between n Sailor and n
LandIubber.
Boys who live in seaport towns are
sometimes asked to "boX the compass"
If they can do it quickly and accurate
ly. they are fine sailors and may grow
up to be the captain of a four master.
II they miss i point or can only do it
slowly, they are landlubbers and will
never see blue water. TO box the COM
pass means to name all the points in
order just as fast as you can speak.
This is the way an old down east skip
per win rattle it off: North, nor by
east, nor'-noS' east, nor'east by north.
northeast, nor'east by east, east-nor'
east. east by north, east, east by south,
east-sou'enst, SOU east by east, sou'east,
sou'east by south, sou sou east, SOU by
east south. SOU by west, sou'-sou'west.
souwest by south, sou'west, sou'west
by west. west-sou' west, west by south.
west. west by north. west-nor' west.
nor'west by west, nor'wcst, nor'west
by north, nor'-nor'west, nor by west,
north.
Can You do it?
II needle is drawn 4 few times over
the ends of horseshoe magnet, it be-
comes magnetized Push such mag
nctized needle through Il small cork.
Place the cork in bowl of water. TAX
ing pains to see that the cork when it
floats on the water will carry the nee
die in horizontal position or ION an
even keel" Another way is to cut
about three inches from Il hollow straw
(Such as is used to suck Lemonade and
10 push the needle inside the straw
The straw will float and carry the nee
die Now observe what happens. The
floating needle will slowly swing round
till il points north and south. The
straw Will behave in the same way.
Push it in any other direction, and the
moment it is free it swings back again.
We do not know who first observed
the fact that 4 floating magnetized nee
hdle willpoint to the north. Nor do we
know precisely when or where some
unknown inventor used this idea to
make n compass. All we know is that
the Chinese made and used compasses
more than 1000 years ago.
When men began, perhaps 10000
years ago, to sail upon the water, they
used marks upon the shore to guide
them on their way. Long years after
they observed that n certain star kept
at all times the same place in the sky,
and they used this pole star as Il guide
in steering their ships. Today Il steam
ship starting down the Hudson river
for Europe is guided by the pilot, and
he uses the buOys, beacons and other
guide marks to steer the ship down the
bay. OFF Sandy Hook he gives up the
ship to the captain, who instructs the
helmsman to steer northeast by east,
east by north or whatever course he
selects and the helmsman, watching
the compass. keeps tho ship headed in
that observation-disclosures News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
POULTRY POINTERS.

Never give poultry water in the morn
ing before feeding
All the stimulants breeding fowls
need is wholesome food and drink in
proper quantities.
To fatten the cockerels rapidly, con-
fine them in close quarters and feed
cOrnmeal cooked in milk.
Short legged fowls fattcn quickly
Long legs are hard to fatten. Those
first Matched fatten quickest in a
brood.
Fowls seldom tire of milk. They
may eat too much grain or meat, but
milk in any form is palatable and
healthy.
The rOosting poles should be on q
level with each other. This will pre-
vent the fowls all trying to roost on
the top perch.
\ fowl or animal in which an excel
lence is constitutional is apt to trans
NIT all this excellence in all the de-
veloped power and beauty to its prog
eny.
In selecting for breeding the pullet
should be at least n year younger than
the cock This win conduce to the
strength and good health of the off,
spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

Bridget and Norah Murphy, fresh
from Ellis island, had set out to make
their return calls" on their cousins.
the McGooligans, ut service in an arts
tocratic part of the city. Upon arriv-
ing at the house. instead of being con-
fronted by the usual bell knob. nothing
but stingy. mean apology of knob
in the shape of Il little black button
met them. Bridget got hold of the but
ton and gave it a pull, but her fingers
slipped before there was any audible
ring from within. Again and again she
tried with the same result. until she
turned the job over to Monte" Then
the latter yanked and twisted without
success. until both stood on the land
ing gazing helplessly at each other.
Then light came unto Bridget.
iii tell you phwat it is" she said.
They're playin' tn joke on us fur
greenhorns an tn devils are within
houldin' tn shtring!'-New York Trib-
une.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
BUCKWHEAT CAKES.

Fall and winter are the seasons
When we oft bump up against
weather of a brand 50 ngly
That we've cause to feel incensed:
But. though frost and fog assan US
And the frigid breezes swipe.
There remains the consolation
That the buckwheet cakes are ripe
When there comes n gloomy morning,
With an atmosphere that's raw
And the signs of storms are showing
In the clouds that closer draw
Grouchy feelings soon are banished,
And Il smile of pleasure breaks
When the nostrils catch the fragrance
OF the steaming buclwheat cakes.
There is fond anticipation.
And It's fully realized -
When the eater is partalIing :.
OF the cakes so highly priced;
There's a sigh of satisfaction,
And with spirit that is gay
Three or four or half a dozen
Soon are safely slowed away
And the pleasant recollections
OF that morning feast make light
All the burdens of the daytime.
And they make prospect bright.
For the fellow who has gladly
Slowed lot of cakes away
Is rejoicing in the knowledge
There'Il be more to eat next day.
So. although the days be stormy
And the chilling breezes blow,
Though the frost and fog assail us
And we have to wade through snow,
There is left TO us dainty
That makes happiness complete,
For we care not for the weather
When we've buckwhcat cakes to eat.
-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
In the Future.

Standing Mt the side of the Milky
Way is a disgruntled man who has
waited two hours for the owl airship,
hoping to get home before daylight.
Soon the belated conveyance whizzes
into view.
1t slows down long enough for the
motorman to call:
Going to the BARN.
Nowing that he never again will stay
out so late without having an extra
f0h; of wines along. the angry indivfd-
ual proceeds to walk through the wet
Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
HISTORIC sTAeEcoAcH.
Preserved In the Postal Museum mt
the National Capital.

tHc NaoonaA 1ap1ful.
One of the most interesting relics of
obsolete postal service to be seen at
the museum in Washington. saws the
Washington Post, is an old time Rocky
Mountain combination passenger and
mail coach, built in 1868. This was
among the first of its kind to carry the
mails in Montana, the route OF this par
ticular coach being from Helena to
BoZeman, the trip consuming a week
The residents along the same section
now receive four mails daily. The
coach was donated to the museum by
s. s. Huntley, general manager of the
Yellowstone Park Transportation COM
pany. 1t was captured by Indians in
1877 and recaptured after a hot pur-
suit by General Howard. Many dis
tinguished persons have travelled in it,
among them being General Garfield, be-
fore he was president; President Ar
thur, on n visit to Montana in 1888,
and General Sherman, on a tour of in
spection in 1877. The latter was pas
senger when the coach made the dis
lance from Fort Ellis to Helena, 10S
miles. in eight hours, six horses being
the team. swith frequent relays.
This antiquated affair on wheels is
the simon pure. typical stagecoach of
the Beadle dime novel. The James
brothers and the Fords may have en-
riched themselves by looting this iden-
teal relic of the west. There are a
front and rear boot, the former, under
the drivers seat, being the repository
of Uncle Sans mail bags. the rear boot
serving to carry baggage. Heavy
leather springs and iron tires to the
wheels half an inch thick enabled tile
vehicle to withstand the rough usage
to which it was subjected. With n ca
pacity inside for nine people, others
riding on top and beside the driver,
with slots in the sides of the coach
through which rifles could be aimed, it
seemed evident that n knight of the
road had to be of reckless mold to
tackle one OF these once a week Eek
DrpScpS ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
The EXACT Truth.
Irish Witness Gets the Better OF the
Cross Examiner.


Cross Examiner.
Mr.. Douglas Grand, who was the
principal witness for the crown at the
remount trial at Ennis. tells a good
story regarding the examination of one
of the witnesses.
Did you sell Major Studdert 4
horse?" asked the counsel.
NO. sorr," replied the witness.
did your father sell Major Studdert
a horse?'
''No, sorr.''
f'Well. then, did your grandfather
sell him horse?''
mo, sorr.''
Did any member of your family sell
Major Studdert anything?'
YES, sorr; 1 did," replied the wit
ness.
And what did you sell Major Stud
dert?"
Il sold him n mare" replied the wit
hess, to the cha grin of counsel and the
delight of the court.-London Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
4 ChIId.r vie,, of 1t.

The mother of Il little thrce-year-old
son of well known public man was
trying to explain to him about the sea-
sons of the year. She told him as best
she could. but the little fellow did not
understand. so she went on to say that
each year we have n new spring n
new summer, etc.
The little man became very thought
full. At last he said:
My. but God is extravaganza
Philadelphia Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

health again by taking Wine of Cardui.
As regulator of the menstrual periods
Wine of Cardui has never been known
to fail. 1t has seldom failed to restore
perfect health, even in the most persis-
tent and aggravated case of weakness.
Miss Ida NJ. Snyder, of No. 535 Ber-
gen Street, Brooklyn, n. Y, has used
Wine of Cardui and she says it helped
her into new life. Health to Miss
Snyder is worth a great deal. She IS
an attractive young woman with intel
lectuaI attachments and she occupies
the position of Treasurer of the Brook
lvn East End Art Club. This position
marks her as a person Of intellect, cul-
ture and refinement and it speaks highly
of the respect and trust her fellow
women have in her. She writes:
''H women would pay more attention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

The Landscape Painter-Don't you
know, I'm quite realist.
The Animal Painter (sarcastically)-
Well, Welt Who'd have thought II?
The Landscape Painter-Fact, / as
sure you. l always smoke when I'm
painting a hazy atmosphere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

Leopold-Josephine, I'm goin' ter be
a great musishener like Paderoosker.
Josephine-But. Leo, you never even
seen piany. How cud you play?
Leopold-Don't need ter. All yer have
ter do is have long hair ter run yer
fingers through, then look sleepy like
and bust a couple er keys.-Harper's
Bazaar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
Painful Case.
Chatter

Mrs. Rubba-How's Mrs. Chatter
this morning, doctor?
Doctor-Suffering terribly.
Mrs. Rubba-What, with only slight
throat affection?
Doctor-Yes, but she can't speak
Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
Twentieth Century Medicine

Cascarets Candy Cathartic are as
far ahead of ancient pill poisons and
liquid physic as the electric light of
the tallow candle. Genuine stamped
c. c. c. Never sold in bulk. All
druggists. Ioc.