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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15

All good cooks know that green
herbs are infinitely better for season
ing than dry ones. A pot of mint
properly tended will grow for years
and supply any ordinary kitchen.
This herb grows rapidly. and is all
the better for frequent plucking.
The stalks should not be allowed to
grow more nan six inches high the
surplus growth being laid aside to
dry. This applies to other herbs as
well. The plants should be kent
so as to furnish the largest supply of
leaves on the smallest stems. They
should not be permitted to bud. If
seeds are sown let it be in a small
box from which the strongest plants
can be set in the long window box,
which should be 70 inches wide by
10 deep. Rich dirt and a monthly
watering with liquid manure should
be proyiued. Dirty soapsuds may be
used weekly if manure lie unavaiI-
able. Keep the green tops of the
plants clean by sprinkling with fresh
water at least every other day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
export of Fruit to Europe.

The bureau of plant industry of
the agricultural department is con-
Quoting exhaustive trials to establish
the possibilities of the exporting of
fruit to Europe. Trial shipments Of
fruit extensive enough to lend their
results commercial value have been
made of various kinds and grades of
fruit all along the Atlantic seaboard,
such questions as temperature, pack
ing and handling being giyon atten-
ton. Shipments of peaches from
Connecticut, Georgia, Delaware and
Virginia have been and will be made
Apples and pears have been sent
from Connecticut and New York
The export of winter apples has long
been extensively engaged in by
American growers and shippers.
England particularly offers good
prices for this fruit. In the old days
of the Yankee clippers these fleet
merchant cruisers took out cargoes Of
apples and ice to India.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
Where Are the Hares?

An agricultural exchange pays its
respects to the Belgian hare craze
as follows Has the beef trust
bought up the Belgian hares? Only
a few years ago we were told that
breeders of those domesticated and
cultivated jack rabbits could amass
fortunes, that the skins and the fur
of the nimble animals would be in
constant demand at profitable figures,
while the flesh would be so much
priced that roast pig, 'possum fat and
poultry snatChed from peaceful SUM
Eers in the dark of the moon would
be despised in comparison. Henry
w of France declared that he should
never be contented until every
peasant in his kingdom had fowl in
his pot. The benevolent importers OF
his agile leapers from the European
continent were equally anxious to do
good They were never weary of as
surfing everybody that the Belgian
hare was so prolific that he would
soon put the stalled OK, the cornted
steer and the fatted calf to flight as
sources of food supply, and that as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15

ent rainy season has been peculiarly
favorable to the growth Of aroor
This fungus replaces the ordinary
seed or grain with a black or brown.
oIack grain much longer than the
ordinary rye grain, cylindrical point
ed and slightly curved. The number
Of grains Of ergOt in a single head Of
rye or grass will vary from one to a
dozen or more. The grains of ergor
can be easily recognized by their
shape and color. There is no dust OF
smut upon the heads of grain as
there is with some fungi Ergot does
not attack corn or sorghum. Out.
breaks of ergotism occur nearly all
over the world, and often cause
heaVy losses among cattle and
horses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
Silk Worm Raising Possible in the
South.

The planting of mulberry trees and
the rearing of silllworms became
very popular at one time in New
England and along the Atlantic coast.
From about 1880 to 1910 large num-
Ders of the trees were set, and often
high prices paid for them. But
severe +. ost in 1871 destroyed nearly
every one in New England, and we
think as far south as New Jersey, and
this so discouraged the silllworm
breeders that scarcely one was left.
There are a few mulberry trees left
alive, that either were of more
hardy variety, or that stood in more
favorable location than those that
were killed probably the former, as
it is now c!snned that there are GER
tain varieties that are hardly IN the
north. Bus the place for this in
'dustly seems 10 he inNthe southern
states b6th because the trees, there
would not lie Killed by the frost, and
because labor is cheaper there than
in the northern. states, and women
and children can be employed in the
care of the silkwOrms. nr ne North
Carolina experiment station is giving
some attention to the matter, and
estimates that in $4,000 families the
product Of four to FIVE ounces Of silk
worms could be cared for, without
any hindrance to other work. As
the United States now manufactures
and uses more silk than any other
it, seems. right that some of
it SHOULD be produced here.-Mas-
sachhsetts Ploughman.4 "a ,.H- roI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
Erqotisnn.

The veterinary department of the
Kansas state agricultural college has
sent out a bulletin cautioning cattle
owners against the danger to stock
caused by eating ergot,
fungus which develops upon wild rye,
red top and other similar grasses.
The common term for grasses thus
afflicted is "spurred rye" The pres
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
To be continued

The University OF Chicago is estah-
fishing an annex IN Paris
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15

hlhl N'NhN u.s.
She saw that the kindest thing she
colhd' ia was to- leave iI,eah aDoneg
The girl trombled, and the hands that
sought the crimson rpses sbook.a
Il lave some letters TO write Leah, ="
said the duchess Il think | will finish
them before luncheon"
Leah aid not cvch hear her The
Duchess raised her hands and eyes as
shaJNant AWAY j5i|.'t.i
u Thought / was in love when was
a girl" she said; "hut that was childs
play tn this have always said n
great loyeris a terrible thing. and so
! it is" If
She would have been more sure Of
AZ stHC had&she, seen Leah when she
,1new if.to 30 Alone shd bowed
her head, while tears fell like rain
drops ulrou5 the 2Grpmsop roses; and
from the girls trembling lips came
the murmured~ words of prayer.
She thanked Heaven Heaven had
sent Sir Basil: and now he was not
60 be taken out Of her life suddenly,
but they were to be together the whole
OF the Happy / bright" autumn And,
for the time, sCfsacrftieing Hettie. of
whom leah had heard nothing since
, they parted was forgotten in this new
4, happiness, tu.... NO
. .t.n-t ..a IN, ha continued SIN sg
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-01-15
.1woou YuAlrHLS POINT ,OF.V1EW.

~ Il Ill., One thing has always ST
I. world" ar" nassa s
aaa ''What's that 471ra r.at@
u ",I'he man who has money
all the credit he wants"
.gaf-9i1a3 % sI9dmTd I&nId
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Police Court Notes.

The following cases were disposed Of
in the Police Court this morning.
John McElroy, arrested by Officers
Allen and Arlington for drunken and
disorderly conduct, was fined S..
Ernest Page and Wesley Payne, col
ored boys, arrested by Officer Knight for
assault on Charles Carvin, were dismissed
with a reprimand.
Albert Windsor, Harry Hayden and
Ezekiel Lyons, arrested by Officer
Griffin for defacing property at the foot
of Duke street, were dismissed with an
admonition, the owner of the property
declining to prosecute the offenders. The
Mayor in dismissing the case referred to
the generosity of the injured party, Capt.
Herbert Bryant, who had failed to APP
pear against the youngsters, and said
had he not shown such disposition the
court would have imposed the fine pro-
vided in such cases. Others having
in the neighborhood of lower
Duke street also complain of the wanton
acts of boys who prowl about that
Seven dodgers were at the station
house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Careless and Dangerous Practice.

About twenty years ago an ordinance
was presented in the City Council pro-
viding a special fine on all persons who
shall throw banana and orange skins on
pavements in this city. The committee
on general laws, to whom is was re-
ferred, failed to take action, or con-
cluded that there were general laws suf-
ficient for the purpose, which is doubt
less fact, as it is misdemeanor to
cast anything in the way of garbage or
trash in the streets. The banana peel
nuisance, however, is more pronounced
in recent years from the fact that this
tropical fruit has become cheap.
Thirty years ago, when they sold for
five or ten cents piece, instead of five
or ten cents dozen, bananas were as
scarce hereabouts as pOmegranates.
Their rinds are now more common than
potato Feelings, and as they are gen
orally thrown on pavements by boys
and careless adults, they become a seri-
Gus menace to.life and limb, especially
at night Several people recently have
been thrown to pavements by stepping
on them after dark, and in some in
stances Others have had narrow escapes
from serious injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
The Proposed Parade.

The committee OH industrial displays
visited The factories and stores of the
city yesterday and today. They were
much pleased with the interest taken by
the trade in the proposed parade in
celebration of Washington's birthday
The Hydraulion Fire Company met last
night and appointed Mr.. Z. Stewart
Smith marshal. Messrs. w. W. Bal.
lenger and H. II. Downham were APP
pointed members of the fremen's COM
mittee. Captain Ernest r. Boyer. of
Rathbone company, Uniformed Rank
Knights of Pythias, has received letter
from the First regiment, U. r. X. p,
of Washington, in reference to the posi-
ton of that organization in the parade.
The First regiment, it will be remember
ed, participated in the sesqui-centennial
parade in 1899. Those who have in
terested themselves in the proposed cele-
bration on the 2Sd say their object is to
have an oldtime Washington's birthday
parade on that occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
At Hills Opera House.

Another large crowd greeted the
Hantley- Moore Stock Company at the
Opera House last night, when Roanoke"
a beautiful drama, was presented. The
bright lines and sparkling comedy
combined with the striking sit
uations in the unfolding of the
plot, made it good even beyond its kind.
There we're splendid scenic effects to
brighten the action of the play, which
was very rapid in itself There was not
a moment during the play when the
audience was not well attentive and the
action of the story kept them interested
all the time. They were sent away in
good humor, for as usual the villain
Is exposed and punished, the hero
triumphs and the lovers marry. The
company will perform again tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Hnlfish. Pollard Nuptials.

The wedding of Miss Betty May Pol
lard, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j..
Pollard. and Mr.. Thomas Andrew Hull
fish in the NJ. Z. Church South at nine
O'Clock last night was a most brilliant
affair in every way. The church was
decorated with palms, ferns, &C., and
was filled to overfowing with relatives,
friends and acquaintance Of the families
represented. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. p. Stump, pastor Of
the church. Miss Alice Thomas pre-
sided at the organ. The bride entered
the church on the arm of her father, who
gave her in marriage. She was attired
in white organdie over silk, trimmed
with duchesse lace, pearl ornaments,
and carried bouquet of white roses.
Her maid of honor was her sister, Miss
Mary Wallace Pollard, who wore nile
green organdie trimmed with liberty
satin. and carried La France roses. They
were met at the altar by the groom, who
was attended by Mr.. William Pollord,
brother of the bride, as best man. The
ushers were Messrs. William Burroughs
and Frank Pollard, the latter brother
of the bride, and S. E. Burgess and
William Hulfish, both of Baltimore.
After the ceremony reception to the
bridal party and the relatives of the
bride and groom was held at the resi-
dence of the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hulfsh later left for bridal tour.
The bride is a popular young lady of this
city, and the groom is a much esteemed
employee of the Southern Railway Com
nanv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Changes on the Southern.

According to reports numerous i'm
portant changes are to be made in the
personnel of the Southern Railway man
agement within the next few weeks.
President Samuel Spencer is to be chair
man of the board, Vice President w.
w. Finley is to succeed Mr. Spencer as
president, Fourth Vice President j. Nj.
Culp is to be Mr.. Finley's successor,
and, it is rumored, General Manager C..
H. Ackert will be advanced to the
fourth vice presidency and still remain
at the head of the operating department.
Colonel A. B. Andrews, first president
of the road, will retain his present place
and continue in charge of the traffic de-
partment. The changes to be made,
however, will cause number of promo
tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Personal.

Mr.. Robt. G. Lee, who has been ill at
the Mary Washington Hospital, Fred
ericksburg, is so much improved as to
be able to ride out.
Mrs. Lycurgus f. Uhler has issued
cards for reception to be given at her
home on Washington street on Friday
evening from 10 6 o'clock. She will
be assisted in receiving by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alfred Herbert Oliver.
Rev. Father Coleman, of Fredericks-
burg, is the guest of Rev. Father Cutler.
Mr.. Ethelbert Milburn is quite sick
with grip at his home on north Colum-
bus street.
Judge Edmund Waddill, jr., of the
United States Court for the Eastern dis
trict of Virginia, has appointed Mr..
Walter U. Varney referee in bankruptcy
for this district TO succeed Mr.. E. b.
Taylor, resigned
Mr.. A. H. Oehlert, Past Master of
Alexandria Washington Lodge, has gone
to Culpeper on Masonic business.
Mr.. r. w. P. Garnett continues Ill at
his home in this city.
Miss Margaret G. Conway, who's SICK
at the home of her niece, Mrs. }. L.
Smith. sol Duke street, will celebrate
her Goth birthday on the 22d instant.
Judge Barley has appointed DR..
Thomas S. Gibson physician to the jail
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of his father, the late DIR. VIM. Gibson.
Miss Katharine Stuart is quite i'll in
Mr.. B. w. Poss and wife, of Orange,
are visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Mary Russell, of 3Ol south Fairfax
street, has been called suddenly to the bed
side of her brother, Mr.. B. f. RUSSELL who is
seriously Ill at the home of his grandparents
in Clarke county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Mr.. B. b. Smith, at his store on King
street near Pitt now receives and has
for sale all the leading magazines and
latest novels.
The funeral of Clara, the nine-year-old
daughter of Mrs. Annie Hamilton, took place
this afternoon from the residence of her
mother, on Wolfe street. The services were
conducted by Rev. Father Cutler, of St.
Mary's Church.
Mr.. Milford Self in coming out Of the Opera
House last night after the performance was
pushed down by the crowd behind him and
Seriously hurt One Of his arms was badly
injured and he received painful bruises about
the body.
People who came here this morning from
lower Fairfax county reported that a red
Irish setter dog invaded the park at Mount
Vernon yesterday and killed several Of the
deer enclosed therein.
A portion of the plastering at the city Jail
fell last night and struck Guard Gambler, who
was not much hurt, however.
Thomas Scott, brother Of Mr.. Edward
Scott, of this city, died in Fredericksburg
last week.
The regular monthly meeting of the Column
bia Fire Company will be held tonight.
Samuel Corson has been taken to Stanton
for treatment. \
The County Court adjourned today for the
term.
Hardshell crabs, the first Of the season, have
been received at RammePs restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Tribute of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopted at a
meeting of the Vestry Of Christ Church, held
on Monday:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God TO
take unto himself our late friend and fellow.
vestryman, DIR. William Gibson. who served
in the capacity Of Vestryman in this Parish
from April, 1881, to the time of his death,
Therefore, be it
Resolved, First That by his death this
Vestry has lost faithful and efficient mem
Der. and each member thereofa valued friend.
Second. That this community has lost an
able physician whose services as such and
whose example as true and sincere follower
of Christ will long be gratefully remembered
by his fellow citizens.
Third. That we deem il privilege to bes T
testimony to the true nobility Of his character
both as a man and as Christian.
Fourth. That we offer TO the members OF
his family our assurance of Heartfelt sympathy
in their bereavement.
Fifth. That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family Of the deceased, and be
printed in the Alexandria Gazette" and the
Southern Churchman."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Old Coins.

Mr.. L. Ruben has in his possession
German silver coin dated 1862. The
words, "strong man of the wood" APP
pear on one side. The coin is about the
size of silver dollar. Mr.. Ruben also
has a silver denier of the time of the
Roman republic which was struck in the
days of Marcus Junius Brutus, who was
born in the year IS b. c., and who was
one of the assassins of Julius Caesar.
He died at Philippi in the year 40 B. c.
On the diverse is the head of Liberty
diademed; on the reverse the Consul l..
Junius Brutus, the ancient advancing
between two lictors and preceded by a
herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
ROYAL Arcanum.

Monday night was one of the most in
teresting in the history of Royal Area
numism in Fredericksburg. On this
occasion eighteen young men were ini-
tated into the order Grand Regent r.
w. Arnold, of Alexandria, was present
and presided over the work of initiation.
The limitations over, speech making was
INDUCED in to some extent by Grand
Regent Arnold and others. Fredericks-
burg Council, No. 4l6, has the distinc-
ton of having won the first prize of $50
in gold offered to those councils who
initiate 25 or more members during the
wear 1903.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
The Mercantile Railway Building
and Loan Association.

JOHN p. ROBINSON, President president
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
JOHN A. MARSHALL, Vice-President /;
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Treasurer;
Alexandria, Va.
LEWIS HO0FF, Secretary and General
Manager.
GARDNER L. BOOTHE, Counsel; Alex
andria City Attorney.
DIRECTORS.
The officers named above, together with the
following, constitute the Board of Directors !:
VIM. ii. SMITH, Late City Sergeant, Alex
andria. Va.
CAPT. JOHN T. WILKINS, of Southern
Railway Co.
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary Of Alex
andria Fire Insurance Co.
DR.. ID. n. RUST, Alexandria, Va.
We will in few weeks have to offer old
and new members the latest new and attrae-
tive feature in BUILDING AND LOAN
SAVINGS.
The plan will be most flexible and some
thing not now offered in Alexandria and is
one that is proving winner" everywhere it
has been introduced.
The old classes Of stock will, Of course, be
continued.
We will be glad to have you call and talk
over the new feature in order to be ready to
start with us when the plan is ready. The
Association ends its 18th year with not one bad
loan on its books. jan24 d&twu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Committee Meeting.

A meeting of the light committee was
held last night at which matters relative
to the light works were discussed. The
price of coke was advanced to 81. so per
load. The committee will meet again
on Thursday night to consider the coal
question. The coal now being furnished
to the gas works, it is said, will not NAL Q
good gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Heavy Rain.

There was a brief but heavy down.
pour of rain about half-past six o'clock
this morning. There were some flashes
of lighting and the sound of thunder was
heard for the first time this year. Other
showers followed. In the afternoon the
sky became clear and sun shone brightly.
The effects of the blizzard now raging in
the west will be felt hereabout before many
hours elapse, when the present mild
conditions will be superseded by north
west winds and much colder weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Will Probated.

The will of the late Doctor William
Gibson was admitted to probate today,
and Doctor Thomas s. Gibson and Mr.
ID. J. Howell qualified as executors.
The deceased left his estate, valued at
about sl2, 900, to his widow during her
life and at her death the property is to
be divided among his children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
A Weak Stomach

causes weak body and invites disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure cures and strengthens the
stomach, and wards off and overcomes disease.
j. B. Taylor, a prominent merchant Of Chries.
man, Tex, says: 81 could not eat because of
a weak stomach. | lost all strength and run
down in weight. All that money could do
was done, but all hope Of recovery vanished.
Hearing of some wonderful cures effected by
use Of Kodol, | concluded to try il. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking four
bottles l am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health" Z. 9. Lead
heater x Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Fire Wardens.

A meeting of the Board of Fire
Wardens was held last night at which
some routine business was transacted.
A communication was received from the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company in
which the wardens were urged to i'm
press upon the City Council the import
ance of erecting suitable house for the
company. The petitioners allege that
the building now occupied by them is
unsafe, ill-adapted to truck purposes
and unsanitary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
More Engines.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company has given
contract to the Richmond Locomotive
Works to build ten-up-to-date engines.
These will be equal to any now used by
this company. This company will have
at least FIVE, and probably ten engines,
built by the Baldwin Company, atPhila-
delphia, the contract having been made
through Mr.. George F. Jones, the agent
for this company in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
Runaway Cars.

A string of freight cars became de-
tached from train opposite the Armour
ice house in the Southern Railway yard
last night and ran down the grade at a
high rate of speed They collided with
a fiat car in the same spot where the ac-
cident occurred yesterday morning and
demolished it. Several of the runaway
cars were more or less injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-04
A Paper that Cir culates.

Office of the Mercantile Railway Building
and Loan Association.
Alexandria, Va, Feb. 4, 1908.
To the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette.
must offer our congratulations to you as
being at the head of paper that evidently
'circulates." We attribute, in large degree,
the great increase of business during Jan.
1903, to the advertisement IN your paper,
having sold about $50 shares of stock in Jan
uary alone, larger business than we have
done for years past in any one month.
Sincerely yours,
LEWIS HOOFF,
Secy. Mercantile-Ry Bldg. & Loan Assn.