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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29

wen, heres the rOao ana neTe s me- Say I can't run an automobile ?"
 You're not,'' said Mrs. ,Thompkins. ssIt's running itself.'',
 X The next thing that Thompkins struck was a pig. The automobile acted for awhile as if it were about to turn turtle and sink with all on board. but it didn't, and Thompkins and his wife continued their mad flight. They took a wheel off of smither's brand new buggy, and frightened Mrs. Nc Neil half to death as she was crossing She road in front of the automobile. Right through the town park went MT Thonpkinss crushing the flowers and gnapping the little chains that marked the borders of the walks. He missed the drug store on the corner by about half a foot, and then went charging up Judge Gilbert's drive and took out a section of the summer house. The automobile was headed straight for the lake. Thompkins was pulling and hauling at everything he could find in 4ronbsof him. 4
 ''It's all off.'' he shouted, hoarse1y. "Jump when we hit the water. Try to save me. Remember I can't swim. Maybe it's soft water, so it won't hurt when we light. Farewell, vain earth.
 'tGood-by, darling; remember died thinking of the children. Farewell"
 Thompkins, in his struggle to meet death like brave man, had closed his eyes and leaned back in the seat. He felt the machine striking rocks and then pumping over plowed ground. There was a hard jolt or two, as though the automobile was climbing fences, and then he was conscious that it had stopped. Mrs. Thompkins tapped him on the arm.
 'sWe are home" she said. Some thing induced the automobile, to turn this way instead of into the lake, and I think it's run down"
 Then, says the Chicago Tribune, Thompkins opened his eyes with alac- rity. Fooled you, didn't r. said Thompkins. "You though we were go- l ing into the lake. Great the way can guide this thing. with my eyes shut, ain't it.'
 ''How finely you could do if you were asleep said Mrs. Thompkins, and Thompkins sat out on the porch for an l hour wondering whether she had l found him out or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
PreceDt ana ExanapIc

Johnny had come in with story of a remarkable automobi he had just seen. He declared that it was s'as big as a house.
 ssNo, Johnny" said his father, se- verely, 'tyou know it was not as big as a house. Why do you exaggerate things so?s I've talked to you a million times about that habit of yours, and it doesn't seem to do bit of good.'- Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
Fairy o1aaenet.

Beat the eggs separately, adding tho seasoning to yo1ks and allowing a ta- blespoonful of milk to each egg; heat the pan and butter and turn in the beaten yolks and slip the beaten whites on top; cover a minute, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and, when done, slide out on hot dish, sprinkle little minced parsley on top and garnish with a few sprigs of the same.-Good Liter @ture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
The Barlow Bros, Go
 e3-65 GRAND STREET.
NOTICE.

Having purchased the cafe of NJ. J. Colloty, 327 Bank street, I shall be pleased to see all my friends and the public generally. where they will find all the popular brands of cigars and choice wines, liquors, ales, lager, etc, and a hearty welcome.
 CAL O'BRIEN, Manager
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
Nsna rr4mea Dut of sra,

Does little appreciation spofs you? It spells most people.-Atch- ison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
Al Costly Argument

A ten-cent argument often ends in 3 S10 quarrel. Chicago Daily Newas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
STANDARD REMEDY CURED
 HER.

Our child, 5 months of age, was nearly dead from starvation November 3. 1902. No milk could be taken and All hope was gone. As a last resort we began giving Standard Remedy as directed by T. s. Carroll, general agent, and the result was miraculous. In three days a small quantity of milk was retained and digested. Tn one month the gain in weight was from 1O1s lbs to IA lbs, and the child is we'll We lost one child 16 months old from same cause. which makes the life of this little one doubly dear to us. May this testimonial and the appeal we make through it to the public, especial ly those that are rearing children, re- pay you in part for the happiness you through the Standard Remedy have been the means of giving us. May God speed the good work you have but just begun in Waterbury.
 MIR EUGENE MAIN,
 MRS AGNES MAIN,
 Oakville, Conn. For sale by Gone, Dexter, Ebbs, A. Hall Co, Pickett. Walker and Welton, Watervil1e. and by
 II. s. CARROLL Agt.
 1so NORTH MAIN STREET.
 Registered guarantee in each box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
FROGS LEGS 35c 10,
.f HAVE AT PRESENT

| HAVE AT PRESENT . number of contracts for tiling bath rooms fh old residences which are be- ing renovated.
 if you intend to build new house or fix over an old one this summer, don't fail to get estimates from me on Glazed, vitreous and Rubber Filing, for bathroom. vestibule, Kitchen or any other room where a neat and dur able floor is desired at 8 minimum of expense.
 7hOS F. Jackson Successor 10 Charles Jackson = :ssSa.
 s12sS1S BANK STREET.
 Established 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
An Alexandria Artist.

Miss Harriotte Lee Taliaferro, formerly
of Alexandria, and student Of art in
this city, has been studying for some
wears in Germany. She is now in
Europe, where she has recently exhibited
some work from her brush which has
gained her deserved encomiums. The
art critic in the Paris edition OF the
New York Herald in describing the
exhibition of the American Art Associa-
ton at Paris, says: "On this same
wall are hung two pictures from the
brush of talented young American,
whose work have not heretofore seen
in any exhibition, Harriotte Taliaferro.
III were permitted such a term in speak
inc of the work of young woman, l
should say that her painting is essentially
virile. One of the pictures presents the
head and shoulders of a peasant girl
standing in the sunlight with a pink
kerchief drawn about her head. The
other is a quiet, mysterious little land
scape possessing fine equality of distance
and atmosphere. The former picture is
pitched in rather high key, the latter
is subdued. Both effects have been
skillfully rendered"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mary b. Zeller has transferred to
George T. Klipstein, lot On Ninth
street southeast between G and | streets,
Washington. The consideration was
$40.
Messrs. Cuvilier & Co., contractors
for repaving King street, have retained
Mr.. f. B. Taylor as their counsel in any
matters which may arise between them,
their creditors, or the City Council.
A man who was on his way to Washington
became violently insane on a nOrthbound
Washington-Southern train between Rich
mond and Fredericksburg yesterday. The
train was stopped at the latter place and the
man placed in charge of the authorities. His
name was not learned The train was delay
ed some time in reaching this city by the in
cident.
Carl Binkard, a soldier, Ada Taylor and
Theresa Roberts were before the Mayor this
morning charged with disOrderly conduct on
north Lee street. The two frst-named were
fined s. each and the Roberts woman, who
had permitted the proceedings in her house,
was assessed 500.
Ii is said thata new schedule for the Wash
ington ferry steamer Columbia is being pre-
pared, and will, it is understood, go into effect
Sunday next. Under the new schedule the
steamer will make faster time and the lay
over at each end will be greatly shortened.
Rev. James |. Vance, formerly pastor Of the
Second Presbyterian Church in this city, Will
conduct mass meeting for men in Lafayette
Opera House. Washington, at 3:45 o'clock
next Sunday afternoon.
The sale of the personal property Of Mr. j.
Matthews. of Alexandria, at his country
home, near Hillsboro, on Tuesday, was largely
attended and good prices prevalled.-l ees-
burg Mirror.
Joseph Alexander, aged q, former resi-
dent Of Alexandria, died at the Bayview
ASYLUM. near Baltimore, Monday. His re-
mains will be inferred in Ivy Hill, near this
city.
The ladies of Rebekah Lodge, this city,
gave a social entertainment at Odd Fellows
hall on north Columbus street, last night.
All who attended spent pleasant evening.
People living on Prince street, between
Henry and Fayette, complain of the annoy
ance occasioned by boys ringing door bells at
night.
Mary Cole, colored. a former resident of
this city, died in Washington few days ago
and her remains were brought here and in
TERED.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Auth Provision Company was held in this
city this evening for the election ofofficers, &c.
Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan passed through
this city on his way north on a Southern
Railway train about 10 o'clock this morning.
The weather has been fair and springlike
today. in marked contrast to that prevailing
since Saturday.
Shad, herring, rock, perch, &c. will be for
sale by Mr.. Robert Trayers in market tomor-
row.
Price & Co. will have all seasonable varie-
ties of fresh fish in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Precocious Youngsters.

Among the cases before the Mayor
this morning was that of two youngsters,
fourteen and fifteen years of age, who
said they worked in one OF the glass
factories. They had been arrested fol-
disorderly conduct on north Fairfax
street, near what is locally known as
lizard Corner" From the evidence
it seemed that the youngsters went to
that neighborhood between II and l.
o'clock last night for the purpose Of
initiating someof their elders and were
roaming around with two colored women
They entered saloon and became in
volved in a difficulty with two men,
during which one of the boys threw a
stone which struck one of the men in the
face. The Mayor fined the boys, the
two women and one of the men 80 each'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Work of Double-tracking.

The work of double tracking the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad from Richmond to Quantico is
being pushed rapidly, and preparations
for similar work from Alexandra to
Ouantico are being made. Surveys
have been made and there will be ma
terial deyiations from the present line in
many places, by which the road will be
considerably Strengthened, curves taken
out and heavy grades avoided. The
matter of double-tracking Fayette street
will again come up as the work referred
to above is being prosecuted, and those
in position to know say the railroad
company will pave the street in any
manner the city may wish and put down
new curbing and pavementsf for the privi-
lege of having double track through
that thoroughfare. 1t is also said that
the company has secured options on land
to the west of Alexandria, should the
city refuse the privilege, in which event
a line will be constructed from point
near st. Asaph Junction to the main
stem of the road through some point in
West End. In double-tracking the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac road the line will be changed just
north of Fredericksburg, saving con-
siderable distance and avoiding sharp
curve. The main road from the North
ern Neck will go under the railroad.
The White Oak and other roads will also
go under the tracks, instead of over
them, thus avoiding the risk of life at
the crnssinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Runaways.

The horse attached to the Tolman
laundry wagon ran away near the inter
section of Prince and Henry streets
about eleven O'Clock this morning, but
before it had proceeded far collided with a
wagon belonging to Mr.. T. +. Burroughs
which brought it to standstlll, Inc
animal was seriously injured by the
impact, part ofits face being apparently
crushed and one of its legs seriously
damaged. The occupant of the wagon
a boy. jumped when the horse started 10
run away and escaped injury. :,
A mule with harness attached to II
caused some excitement on south FAIR
fax street about noon today by running
down that thoroughfare. 1t was caught
before any damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Personal.

The condition of Mr.. William Javins,
who was paralyzed Tuesday night, re,
mains unchanged. This is the second
stroke from which Mr.. Javins has sut-
fered in recent years.
Miss Mary Marye is visiting her sis
ter, Miss Mamie Marye, at 5l2 Prince
street.
Miss Pauline Nicol, who has been
visiting friends in Alexandria and Wash
ington, has returned to her home in
Manassas.
Mr.. Frank Ridway, of the Weather
Bureau "Pittsburg Pa" who has many
friends in this city, is the guest Of Major
and Mrs. James A. Long.
Mrs. Hattie Davis and daughter OF
Newport, KY, are visiting Capt. j. n.
Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
River Notes

The steamer Washington of the Nor
folk line due here at & o'clock yesterday
morning. did not arrive until 1920 last
night She left here again at io;49 Tor
Norfolk. On her way down she found
the steamer Norfolk, which left here on
&er down trip Tuesday night, aground.
at Upper Cedar Point and pulled her on
The Norfolk returned to Washington,
passing this port without stopping about
q O'Clock this morning. The heavy fog
which prevailed Tuesday night and yes
teraay WAS the cause of the delay of the
washington and the grounding of the
Norfolk.
The steamer Calvert of the Weems
line, from Baltimore. due here about 10 |,
o'clock last hight, did not arrive until
nearly 10 o'clock this morning. She he
had been compelled to lay up at one c.. Oh
the river landings on a. eOunl Oh lue IVY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
ALLEGED TRAINwRECKER.

Robert Hamilton Charged with
wrecking Southern Railway Train
at Rayensworth February H. Caus-
ing Death ofTwo Men.
Andrew Devers, of this city, yesterday
swore out warrant before Justice Sang
ster of Fairfax county, for the arrest OF
Robert Hamilton, charging him with
causing the wreck of a Southern Railway
passenger train at Ravensworth, Fairfax
county, on the night of Saturday, Feb
ruary IA, by which Engineer Purvis and
the colored fireman were killed. The
circumstances leading up to this pro-
cedure are as follows: Hamilton, it
will be remembered, was arrested year
or two ago on suspicion of attempting to
wreck Chesapeake and Ohio passenger
train at the same place, but the charge
was not proven and the man was die
missed. There had been a previous at
tempt to derail the same train at Ravens
worth and on both occasions Hamilton
had been found near the scene. After
Hamilton had been discharged by the
court he left Fairfax county, but return
ed, it is said, about the beginning of the
present year. On the night Of the 14th
ultimo, it is alleged, Hamilton asked
Simeon beavers, living in the neighbor-
hood of Ravensworth, to accompany him
to that place. beavers asked the pur-
pose of such a trip, when Hamilton
told him to come along and he
would see the purpose when he reached
there. beavers refused to accompany
him, and after the wreck Hamilton is
represented as having told beavers he
was responsible for the wrecking of the
train, but that he was sorry he did not
get the right parties. 1t will be re-
membered that the Inflated train was run
ming on the G. & O's. time on the
fatal night. Hamilton further told
beavers that the work was accomplished
with the end of pillow share which he
had secreted at Ravensworth three weeks
before that he had gone there several
times for the purpose of carrying out
his intention but had been frustrated by
George Rist6n, who, for some reason,
was nearby each night he wentto Ravens
worth. Simeon beavers wife over
heard Hamilton's confession, and An
drew beavers, after learning what is
given above from the parties mentioned,
went to Justice Sangster and swore out
warrant which was placed in the hands
of Sheriff Gordon, and the latter insti-
tuted an immediate search for Hamilton.
The accused was found at beavers house,
near Ditchley, this morning, and was
taken to Fairfax Courthouse and brought
before Justice Sangster. The prisoner
denied his guilt. He was committed
to Jail to await the action of the grand
jury of Fairfax county. Sheriff Cor
don was aided in the work of arresting
Hamilton by two Southern Railway
detectives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Sam T. Jacks own Burlesque Co.

Sam T. Jacks Own Burlesque Com
ps.ny are booked to appear at the Opera
House tonight. The company is largely
composed Of pretty girls who have not
only good looks to recommend them,
but an abundance of talent. The come
dians are said to be funny and clean III
their methods. The music is bright and
tunefuI and contains the elements OF
popularity, while the scenery, costumes,
electrical effects and general ensemble
leave nothing to be desired. The open
ing portion of the bill is jolly tribe
called "Kransmeyer's Dilemma. Inns
will be followed by an olio of rare ex-
celIence contributed by small army OF
specially artists, whose names are sure
guarantee of merit. An entirely new
.burlesque will bring the performance TO
a close. 1t is named Wanted, Hus-
band" is full of songs, dances, marches,
and funny situations, and is acknow-
lodged to be sumptuous feast for both
eve and ear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Rent on Suicide.

VIM. Brooke, colored, living on Queen
street between Fayette and Payne, at
tenn nted to commit suicide last night
br making efforts to shoot himself with
. ~ r;stoI. 1t was only after consider
o abIe Sia;culty that the weapon was taken
from him. Brookes had several OF ms
f Gugers cut off by an accident at the
Fayette street depot some time ago.
Recently he has become a victim OF the
cncaine habit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
a Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases ola cold,
deep-seated on the lungs, causing pneumonia,
is that of Mrs. Gertrude +. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, who was entirely cured by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. She says: 1.-THE
coughing and straining 50 weakened Inc that
ran down in weight from l4S to % pounds:
[ tried a number of remedies to 10 avail until
/ used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely
of the cough, strengthened my lungs and re.
stored me to my normal weight health and
strength" f. 5. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Bids for Filtration.

The lowest bids received on the most
'>rtant items entering into the con-
s .r of the filtration plant for the
District of Columbia were as f0l IIy
For excavation, Tally & Allen Was
;n % sSOS, 900; concrete in floors,
walls piers and vaulting, the Brennan
Construction Company of Washington
about 5000, 600; filter sand, L. f.
Smoot. 1915, $50; filter gravel, H. T.;
Smoot SIG, 1926. 1t is said that should
Mr. Smoot receive these contracts 1t VIII
be necessary for him to build two ad,
ditional dredges and eighteen more sane
scOws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Church officers Elected.

At the annual meeting of the members
of the Methodist Protestant Church
held last night Mr.. ]. t. Haring was
elected delegate to the conference
which meets at Pocomoke City, Nd,
April ], and Mr.. n. S. Greenaway, al
ternate. The following stewards were
elected: Charles Hantzmon, E. n.
Pittman, n. S. Greenaway, f. Lyles,
r. H. Hancock, ii. NJ. Hantzmon, w.
T. Emerson, j. r. Devaughn, A. Sui
Ivan, L. d. Sullivan, J. I. Haring and
Frank Mickelback.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Fifth floor.
Tomorrow, Friday,
RE1NANT DAY,

And there are splendid opportunities to buy
desirable merchandise for household or per-
sonal use for good deal less than usual.
We are going to clear out all the small and
incomplete lots, odds and ends. short lengths
remnants of every kind, to start the new
week with fresh, clean and unbroken stocks.
Prices are way down-eyerywhere that
remnants exist-and there are great bargains
if your want happens to be represented.
All plainly marked, so that the original
price may be plainly seen.
About every department in the house is
represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
A. o. II. Banquet.

As has heretofore been stated, the
members of Alexandria Division, No.
l, Ancient Order of Hibernians, are
making extensive preparations for the
banquet to be held in the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum Hall on the evening of
st. Patrick's day, next Tuesday. Mr..
r. Walton Moore, of Fairfax, will be one
of the speakers; Senator Clapp Of Mimi
esota will respond to the toast "The
United States" and others who are ex-
pected to speak are Representative
Sullivan, president of the Paulist Col
lege, Brookland, ID. c., and Mr.. VIM j.
Murphy, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Committee Meeting.

The committee appointed at the meet
ing of the Washington's Birthday Cele-
bration Association Monday night, to
prepare constitution and consider the
advisability of applying for charter,
met last night at the Office of City At
torney BOothe Mr.. J. T. Johnson was
chairman, and Mr.. Boothe secretary. 1t
was decided to report against the appli-
cation for a charter. The committee
prepared a constitution, which will be
submitted to the association at a meeting
TO be held Monday night next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
DRY GOODS.
~~o~---~.~-~-------~0
Lansburgh & Bro,
washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to 6 p. NJ.
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
Smart
Styles in
Spring Waists.

The newest materials and styles of the
season. We offer some extraordinary
values.
Women's Percal Waists, in black and white
stripes only. Sizes 81 to A. Regu- sic
lar soc. quality. Now.".....".........
100 Women's Madras aud Lawn Waists, in
stripes and figures. Sold for S2.4S, zoe
$l.95, Sligo and SLAB. Now.....
Women's White India Linen Waists, tuck
ed front and back, collar and cuffs also
tucked. Sizes 80 to A. Regular Sl.Oo zoe
quality. Now. ..............
Women's White Lawn Waists, trimmed
with'embroidery and tucks henstitch- O2C
ed collar and cuffs Special price,. Wv
Women's Unlined Mohair Waists, in black
and navy blue; some military style and others
made with six tucks in front, three Oh O2c
either side. Worth $l.4S. Now. w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Arrest of Negro Thief.

Conductor John +. Peyton, of this
city. today captured a desperate negro
thief, who, it is alleged, committed a
robbery at Culpeper Courthouse on
March Q. He was chased by posse of
men and shot at several times. When
he arrived at Remington he was held
at bay by Conductor Peyton with a six
shooter until the Culpeper authorities
placed the fugitive in Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Wedding.

A pretty wedding took place last nigh'
at 8 80 o'clock at the residence o. MI
Peter Hoy, 1904 Prince street, Wheel
Mr.. HOy's daughter, Miss Grace Eliza
beth, was married to Mr.. Robert Henry
Bartlett. The ceremony took place in
the parlors, in the presence ola number
of relatives and friends of the contract
ing parties. Rev. J. A. LETTERS, of
Trinity Church, officiated. The bride
was given in marriage by her father.
She was attended by Miss Eta Lyles as
maid of honor, and the best man was
Mr.. Fred Bartlett. The young couple
left for bridal tour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Death of Mr.. Green.

James H. Green, who had been suf-
ferer from organic troubles for some
time. died at his home, S2l south Pitt
street this morning. The deceased wa:
a cornicemaker by occupation. lie was
AS years old. A widow and two chill
dren survive him. He was a son OF The
late George Green.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
Dronnad Coal and Ran.

Officer Griffin early last night sur
prised FIVE colored boys, each OF whom
had bag of coal, at the southeast corner
of Wilkes and Pitt streets. When the
boys saw the officers they dropped the
sacks and ran. The coal was taken to
the station house, but no one has come
forward to claim ii.