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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

TIE WEATHER AND RIvER.-The
DrevaiIipg mild weather is having
noticeable effect upon the Ice 10 the
river opposits this city, and the cnse-
mel ia becoming clearer. The Ice IN
the docks and on the fats is becoming
le.s firm and 10 many instances 10 In
the floating stage. The Norfolk route
and that operated by the Estelle Ran
dali. however, are the only ones kept
omen. although the steamer Potomac
left Norfolk yesterday evening Tor tnls
mort. She is expected to reach mere
some me tonight or tomorrow morn
ing. IL is thought she may be aoie te
force her way to wharves in the triou'
taries of the Potomac, in which even
the ice NAV be started on Tun ana
number OF oyster boats now frozen IL
will be liberated. The Washington
and Alexandria ferry line ls still
closed. The steamer Norfolk arrived
nm shortly s.t.r six O'Clock this moro
Ing. While of Maryland Point sn'
was hailed by the tugboat Favorit
bouud for this port with STANDARD
Oh Company's barge 10 tow. I'M
o.ntain stat I'D that o hawser bad De
come eutangled with the propeller AM
I'D that the tugboat was In helples
condition. He re iuested Captain Inl
to telegraph to Baltimore when tn
Norfolk reached Alexandria for al
other tug to be sent to bis assistance
TIL Fayorits belongs to tae DouShert
TowinO Company. The boat 40
hare would be in bad position snoul
shs ioe begin to ruu. TIE barge
loaded with oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
Saved Him From Torture.

There Is no more sgopixing trouble than
piles. The constant itching and burning
make life intolersble. No position is con :
Portable. The torture is uncessing. d.
Wits Witch Hazel sslve cures piles at once
For skin diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, sll
kinds OF wounds 1t is unequalled. J. {.
Gerall, st. Paul, Ark, says; From 1866
suffered with the protruding, bleeding piles
and could find nothing to help me until
used DeWiit's Witch Hazel salve. few
boxes completely cured me-" Beware o.
counterfeits. For sale by z. s. LeAdbestei
& Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

PERSONAL Rev. ]. E. Thscker, formerly
pastor OF the Second Presbyterian Church in
this city, bat now of Norfolk, Was in the city
today.
The last meeting OF the season of the Junltr
~srd Club was held last night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. g s. French, where his daugh-
ter, Miss Eleanor French, very delightfully."-
entertained the members. The prizes were
won by Miss Josie Robinson and DR.. Thomas
Cochran.
M. William Lindner, OF Washington, and
Mrs. Lou Conner, of this city, were quietly
| married in Washington yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

SPEEDWAY ON THE FLATs.-A bill pro.
yiding for the improvement OF the trsc'
OF ground lying west Of the Washington,
channel and known ss "The Flats,
and the construction thereon OF aspeed'
way and athletic grounds will shortly
be submitted to the District committee
OF the House Of Representatives,. The
dill provides for the improvement o.
the flats near the Long Bridge and the
building of an egg-shaped speed way
for fast driving, with carriage drive
around the outer edge OF the oval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

Don't waste time and labor max
ing your garments as we have them
and our prices are as low as you can
buy the material alone.
B@-Any purchase net to your en-
tire satisfactory can be returned and
your money will be cheerfully re-
funded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

WILL LOSE HIS EYE.-The many
friends and acquaintapces of ex'Alder-
man w. B. DoDie will regret to learn
that the recent serious injuries to his
ewes will result 10 the loss of one. The
other optic is also affected and 1t Is fear
ed it will be necessary to extirpate the
one which has been irreDarablt
damaged IN order to save the other
rhe particulars 10 connection with T.
sad sff4lr have already been published
10 the GsZe to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
CHR1sr CHuRoH.-speeisl service

CHRIST CHURoH.-Specisl services
will be- held Tbursd ay nights during
LIE. t at Christ Church at 8 o'clock as
follows: February 10, Rev. w. E.
Evans, D. D, CT Richmond; 20. Rev
U. Ernest Smith, d. D.. Of Baltimore;
81. Rev. w. NJ. Clark, of Richmond;
March 6, Rev. W. Il. Turner, OF Wash
inQtou; l3 Rv. Arthur s. Johns. o.
Washioetot; 20. Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith, d. D., OF Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

The BOHEMIAN GIRL was again
rendered 1t the Opera House lstt
uignt by SDsrps and Flats, and the
second rendition was, If anything, bet
TOR than the first. Both performances
we're entirely successful in every re-
speCt ard all who took part are deserv'
iOg of praise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

DEATH OF HENRY B. CAsTLEMAN.-
Mr.. Henry B. Csst,eman died Monday
evening 10 Washington. He was son
of the late Stephen D. Castleman, and
former resident of this CITY. The
funeral will take place tomorrow a.
D. %. from the residence OF Mrs. vii
liam F. HoltznaD, sister of the de-
ceased, It 1914 Twelfth STREET north
seSt, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUISISE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il II fails to
cure. Z. W. GROVES signature is on each
box. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

BENEFITS PAID.-The treasurer oil
Belle Haven Lodge, Knights OF Honor,
oas paid ID Mrs. A. W. Armstrone
50, 900, the amount Of the benefit held
oy her lAte husband In that order.
Duriag the year 1901 the Knights Of
Honor paid IS 900 in benefits in tbs
cifv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

DIR. Bulls Celebrated Pills cures
many ills. One pll dose. Box, 80 pills
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsia Impure Blood aud
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach aud
Bowel Disorders. Dr.. Balls Pills nevei
gripe. Sold BY Richard Gibson and all drug
gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WARRINGTON. DC.
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

Catarrh CANNOT DC OurtU
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, ss they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and 10 order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Cstsrrh Cure is tskea internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces. Halls CstsrTh Cure Is not qusek
medicine. 1t was prescribed by oue Of the
best physicians In this country for years, and
is q regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Ostsrrh. seno
for testimonials free.
.J.CHENEY & CO., Props.r Toledo, 0.
Bold by Druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

Washington Southern Railway Ex-
cursIon Tickets TO Charleston, SO.
Exposition excursion tickets to Charleston
via Richmond on sale ut Washington eou'n'
ern Railway Station at reduced raie''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
LOCAL MATTERS

sun rises tomorrow at 1902 8; o1 m. aoa s SCI;
6.30u. 10. High water at llOS g. m' anu
lao a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

WEATHER PROBABILITIES 5rol sT. srd
ton AIR and continued COLO toni ISds
Thursd.y light to fresh westerly "iDu''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
BIG SALE
Odds and Ends
CuIled Out During
Stock Taking.

Yard-wide White Cambria. Berkeley and
Lonsdsle, worth 12lhc, at 6a4c.
One lot Dark Outing Flannels 37sr.
One lot Heavy Unblesche1 Cotton Rem-
napts 40.
Androtcogsin and Fruit Of the Loom Bleach
cd Cotton Tao
Big sale Bleaehe Sheets. 1890, for 45c;
81x90, for Acc; 90x90, 55c.
Pillow Cases lie.
Good ysrd.wide Blcached Cotton $40.
Ladies' Flannelette Waists, sold for Soc,
at goo.
Heavy Cloths for skirts, worth 39c, at Zoe.
Cdd lot Remnant Ginghams, Percals, Ma
dras, worth up TO 1910 at Sc.
Odd lot Remnants Dry Goods, worth up to
Sc. at &c.
odd lot Wool Dress Goods Remnants, worth
Csc to 371hc, at 12ihc.
Odd lot Wool Dress Goods Remnants, worth
SOC to Toe, at 25c.
Table Oil Cloths at &c yard.
White Wool Flannel for infants 121hc.
All Wool Red Twill Flannel l5c.
White Shaker Flannel 34sc
odd lot Apron Ginghams 37sc.
Odd lot Dress Pisids, worth up to loo
at Sc.
Ladies Heavy Mitts &c,
DAD lot t0rsets, worm up 10 Owe, 81 zoc.
Odd lot Ladies' Wrappers, worth Toe
at Acc.
Odd lot Window Shades sc q piece.
Odd lot White Spreads, slightly soiled
worth Too at 59c.
ODD lot White TIansom and Curtain Ne
&c yard.
One lot White Check Nainsooks worth 1Oc
at SIC.
One lot Shifting Prints, 37a'.
One lot Canton Elsnnels, 37sc.
One lot Curtain Scrlms, 37sc.
Besdy made Gipghsm Aprons, Sc.
Bed Ticking, &c yard.
One lot Mems Outing Shirts, 19c.
1 One lot Mems Undershrts, 16c.
One lot Ladies' Vests, 1880,
One lot Val. Lsces worth up to DC, at L
yard.
New Embroiderie, st &c, Sc, Zoe, 1910 t
SOC yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
WoOdWard&LotflTOp
10th, 18th and F StS.. N. W.
Fine White
PettiCOatS,
Imported and Domestic.


Cambria Petticosts. umbrella style, lawn
rufie trimm d with three rows OF point dc
Paris lace insertion and edge. Another style
made with deep founcs of fne lawn, hem.
stitched hem tucks snd feather stitching;
sch ........ ... Pl.oo
Cambria Pe,ticoats, umbrella style, fine
lawn Hounce trimmed with hemstitched
tucks, lace insertion and edge. Esch...s2 20
Cambria Pettieosts, deep umbrella aounee
elabors,oly trimmed with clusters Of tu:ks
and lace insertion tucked rufie edged with
lace Elch.." ''s's'P~''N
Fine Cambria Petticosts. lawn founce
trimmed with clusters OF tucks and wide
rufle of handsome embroidery. Eich...$4.oO
India Linon Petticoats. umbrella hounce,
elaborstely trimmed with blind embroidery
and Lemstitched tucks; wide Iufis oil en-
broidery on bottom; trimmed dust rune,
Zach ''..s.s.' ''''' ''''' Wv
Fine Cambrie Petticoats, made very fall
and fi1ffy at bottom; trimmed with double
lace 10 II >, insertion and tucks
Each "......... -.." SooO ara PAo'VO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

Convention, Young Mems Christian
= ssocIatiop, staunton, February
2Oth-23rd.
On account Of the above OCCASION the
southern Railway will sell from stations o.
its lines in Virgins, tickets to Stanton and
return st one and one-third fret class limited
fares for the round trip. Tickets on sale
February IS to %, inclusive; goal limit foi
return February 26 continuous passage 10
each direction. For information, etc, cal
| on ticket agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

This signature Is on every box of the genuin,
Laxoevo BrOmO=Quinine Tablets
the r. cures ~ cold In one oey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
Stops the Cough
and Woks on the Cold

Laxative BIomo-Quinine Tablets cure q
cold In one day. No Cure, no Pay. Prizes
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

Interstate and West Indian EXPOSE
ton, Cha lesion, :. o., December L,
1901, TO June 4, 1902.
On account Of the above the Southern Rail.
- offaTs ticket 10 Charleston, b. O., and r
'nrn A. greatly reduced rates. For full IN
formstion, tickets, etc, call on nearest ticke'
aoant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
LOST

r OST.-Betwesn the eorrer Of King aud
IL Washington stress and the Southern
Railway depot a KNIGHT Templates
CHARM. A suitable reward will be paid for
Is return to this Office. feb10 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12

FREQ Daily Deliveries TO Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-12
DRY GOODS.
SWAN BROS.
DRY GOODS.
After Inventory
Reductions,

We have just completed our annual inven.
tory, ard as usual we shall close ont all
smell lots, odds and ends at great reduc-
ton. Now Is the time to buy Blankets. Com
forts, Wistsr Underwear, &c, st . great saw
ing. Zee our large front tables for bargains
in Lsdies' Wool shirt Waists, Ladies Wool
Underskirs, Ladies' Flsnueletie Wrappers,
Ladies' Outing Night Robes, &c
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18
Pretty Christmas Gifts
Of Home Manufacture
Little Things Not Hard to Make, Which Will
Always Be Appreciated.

spicuously placed as a wall decora-
ton the work must be first-class
Violets and maidenhair ferns, holly,
and other delicate designs are best
for these frames.
Handkerchief and necktie cases can
be made with little expenditure OF
time or money, and come in handy
if one is not flooded with them. For.
getmenots and violets are appropri
ate decorations.
For Lace Workers.
This is essentially a lace period
every girl and woman must have some
lace establishment about her cos
tune or else look hopelessly un
adorned Much of the lace work il
elaborate and requires considerable
skill and experience, but there are
some simple designs offered for those
that like that sort. The lace tie
ends are quite simple and at thu
same time effective.
More elaborate affairs are the large
collars of Arabian lace. These cal
also be made of Battenburg, and a.
less cost. In many of the designs
none of the stitches are especial,
difficult, although at first glance thu
whole looks rather complex.
Other articles that can be made b,
the lace workers are centerpieces
lace caps for baby, kerchiefs, wing
suitable for either hat or hair orna
ments, collars with cuffs to match
vests, bolero jackets, turnover col
lars, lace yokes, lace scarfs, ant
doileys. The turnover collars maxi
very acceptable presents, cost trifie
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18
cRocHETED SLIPPERS.

for shoes. These homely articles are
now made with quite attractive APP
pearance.
A button bag is convenient thing
TO have in ones work box. A really
good, soft penwiper finds it's place on
the writing table. A jewel bag and a
bag for money come in well for the
pocketless woman traveller. The
cases made of chamois, with gener-
Gus flap fastening securely by means
of good patent fasteners, are on
sale at the stores. They can easily
be made at home. I like the cases
better than the bag with draw-string.
Lavender bags are delight to the
dainty housekeeper, but usually she
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18

every one thinks she can afford, but
which really need not demand much
outlay. The linen is so much more
durable than cotton that the needle
work put upon these cases will not
be expended upon something quickly
thrown aside.
A simple gift, simple as to cost
If not stitches, is fancy stock.
Handwork is so much in vogue now,
and such elaborate work is seen,
that the stores charge big prices for
the fnery in this line. The worker
at home can make exquisite collars
for but few cents, little linen and
some wash-cotton being all the ma
terial needed. One of white butchers
linen with little open-work of white
cotton, with stars, squares, and
circles, worked in light blue bordered
with black, edges buttonholed in
white, was priced at one of the stores
at two dollars and half. You can
readily see most of the cost lay in
the work. First get good pattern
of the stock desired, and the rest of
the making will be comparatively
easy. Those long in front are now
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18

head, bringing up at the end of the
rose alley in which they were walking.
with the proposal which Miss Van
Ian had intended should be made be-
fore they got back to the upper end.
''Only if you take it you must accept
it with its encumbrances. l am one
of them-the chief one
II guess can put up with YOU said
Miss Van Fan, and as the triumphant
lover captured the lovely hand upon
which the latest fashion in rings gilt
tered and sparkled, she added to her
self: Not forgetting the title" Then
she went back to the house and looked
up poppa in the library.
Have you had a successful time,
PETE" asked the parent, without glanc-
ing up from the Stock and Share coll
umn of the Times.
Il guess so,'' said the daughter.
She threw herself into lounge and
crossed her lovely feet exquisitely
stockinged and divinely shod-upon
one of the awful bed footstools
worked by Lady Pinehead in her
youth. 'It's fixed, anyhow. I've left
him sorting his ideas in the garden
From what / know of the effect
you commonly have upon young men,
said poppa. 81 should rather have sup
posed his ideas were limited TO one
''Come over and put it in my mouth,
and light it for me-" said his daughter.
"I'm too exhausted by being proposed
to, to do it myself. Poppa!"
she resumed. when the obedient parent
had fulfilled her behest. docs mis-
tress of staghounds wear any sort of
| uniform-in England? Because, If not.
I'll have one designed right away.
| Pink. with diamond badge and topaz
buttons would be elegant. And sill.
ver-gilt horn with turquoises encrusted
! round the rim and an ivory mouth
piece. My!"
She rose, and tripped across to the
| piano, and, sitting down, ratified out
the opening verses of We'll Hunt the
Stag To-Day"
A masculine voice took up the bur-
den rather out of tune; a masculine
| watch chain entangled itself in Miss
Van Zan's back hair as she leaned CO.
quettishly against the support af-
forded by her admiring lover.
Only we're going to hunt him on
Wednesday" said the charmer. giving
Lord Pinehead distracting glimpse
OF her eyelashes. ssYou don't know
how I'm longing for my first expert
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18
WEALTH IN OLD VERMONT.
Constituted AfHuence
with These.

People in the government serves
and in the cities generally have io
conception of the value OF money n
fixed by those who live far away from
metropolis. There the money, flgus
ratively, has to be dug for" and there
is a corresponding difference N tne
way they size up mans exchequeI'
says the Washington Post.
Up along the White river valley =
Vermont, half way between the town.
of Bethel and Randolph, at little
bend in the road, is watering trough
almost hidden in the shadows OF ins1y
trees which form natural arcn lot
the highway. A Washington newspa-
per man was driving along there one
day, and he tells this story OF his e.
perience:
"Just after / pulled up my horse y
the trough farmer came along CIV
stopped. Afornin', stranger, he salo;
how be YEP
.T be pretty WE'LL / answered, Y
the same vernacular.
BE We 'quainted round here
Some / answered. q knew ABOUT
half the people in each OF the toWns,.5
"'Well, maybe as how you know ~
Jones folks?'
Yes, know en-
Know Hen Slack?' he persisted
Yes
"'Ever know 81 Rogers?
Eyes
Know his daughter Sue!
Never met her.
"'Sho! Well, Sues married now.
CT observed that that was a very pei
Ply circumstance.
Eyes he continued, Sues marsiesa
now. Married a wealthy man s s.l.,
wealthy man. Worth much s hunois1
| dollars"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18

getting the showiest article at the
lowest cost, and because Of this PERM
cious custom our houses become
crammed with cheap and useless
stuff. Use your heads little and
use your hands, and you can evolve
presents that Will give pleasure to
the recipients thereof.
There are many pieces of handi-
work that can be made for a reason
able sum, and we offer few sug-
gestions which we trust may prove
hopeful. Some ladies are proficient
in embroidery, hemstitching, and lace
making; some are especially success
full at crochetting; whilst others pre-
fer to ply the knitting needles; then
there is class that do little with
'fancy work." but at ordinary sew
ing are able to accomplish good re
suits. We will try to suit the needs
of these different workers.
Embroidered and Hemxtitched Ar
tieIes.
Hemstitched linen pillow-cases
make most acceptable gift to any
housewife; bit of luxury that not
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18
Economical Mayonnaise.

Mix one teaspoonful cornstafc'
with a little cold water in saucs-
pan; add half cupful boiling Wa's.
and stir and boil for few minusss,I
then set aside till cold. Place tnfss
tablespoonfuls French mustard M
bowl; add gradually SIX 'ap's.
spoonfuls salad oil, stirring cohsss's :.
". Next add two teaspoohia's
sugar; when well mixed add one -
spoonful salt and four tableslo,s,
fuls vinegar: then the cold Do,'ss
cornstarch. and. lastly, one 'ap'e,
spoonful of unsweetened ecnaehas]1
milk or cream.-Ledger Monthly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18

preferred. Everything depends on
the shape and the fit.
A pretty embroidered pillow cover
one can be reasonably sure will be
appreciated. Those Of coronation
braid are very popular. A poppy de-
sign is appropriate, the poppy being
the drowsiest of flowers.
Bits OF linen handwork make dainty
presents. The strawberry pattern
for the tray cloth is extremely pretty,
the oval shape novel feature.
Photograph frames of embroidery
on linen are all right to use on bed
room walls, but for articles so con.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-12-18

and can be easily and quickly put
together.
knitted and Crochetted Articles.
There is wide field to choose from
here. Look at the list-couch af-
ghans, infants afghans, golf-capes,
shoulder capes, shawls of many kinds,
shoulder, circular, and yoke; fascin-
ators of various styles; toboggan
caps, bicycle. caps, riding hoods,
child's sweater, misses sweater,
ladies' sweater, gentlemen's sweater,
bicycle and golf vests, infants
sacques, child's shirts, child's petit
coat, mittens, both crochetted and
knit, socks, bicycle and golf stock
ings, bedroom slippers, bedroom
boots, child's bootees, child's leg
gings, infants bands, knee caps
what not, what not.
As sweaters are worn now for
other than strictly outing purposes,
it is very nice indeed, and conve-
Eient, to have one for part of the
wardrobe. There are many designs
shown at the fancy work counters,
and the new patterns are a very
great improvement on the first that
were offered; those old hideous ones
that came way below the waist and
looked more like shirts than any
thing else. / saw beauty yesterday,
a white blousey one that came only
to the waist line.
Miscellaneous.
The useful laundry bag is not to be
despised, nor the useful receptacle