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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Mondays Celebration.

The preparations for Mondays cele'
bration are virtually complete. 81
last nights meeting of the executive
committee agreements were entered lnto
for the lease of two excursion steamers
for the transportation of various or
carnations from Washington, and 1t
was decided to engage a drum corps
from that city, making total OF twelve
bodies of music.
In addition to the various organlza-
tons from other cities which will enter
into the parade, Captain Ernest X.
Boyer has reported to Captain Jas. E.
King, chairman of the military commit
tee, that he has received from the ad-
jutant of the First Regiment Uniform
Rank, Knights of Pythias, letter
stating that they would leave Washing
ton for this city on Monday at one
o'clock, headed by the Times Newsboys'
Band, under command of Col. Coggins.
This regiment will be quartered at
Pythian hall, 1l2 south Fairfax street.
The Southern Railway Company has
determined to sell tickets at excursion
rates from Charlottesville and inter-
mediate points TO this city; also from
Harrisonburg and Bluemont and inter
mediate stations on the Manassas and
w. & o. divisions. The tickets will
be good from Sunday until Tuesday
night.
The work of cleaning the ice and
snow from King street has been in pro-
gress during the day and decorators
have been at work arranging stores on
King street in holiday attire.
Should the weather prove favorable,
the celebration this year will, it is ex-
pected, exceed those of previous days.
The procession will form at Duke and
Washington streets in the following
order:
Chief Marshal and staff.
United States Regular Troops.
Alexandria Light Infantry.
Richmond Company.
Washington Guards of Fredericksburg.
1.-THE last three organizations acting as an
escort to Governor Montague and staff
National Guard of the District OF Columbia
Spanish War Veterans.
Uniformed hHlh, hHlkutS VI y'Ai~''
Friendship Fire Company.
Hydraulion Fire Company.
Relief Hook and Ladder Company.
Columbia Fire Company.
Chemical Engine Company of Washington.
Red Men of this city and Washington:
Iunior Order United American Mechanics.
Navy Yard Employees. go.
Industrial Exhibits embracing between fifty
and sixty floats.
CITY Officials and Distinguished Visitors III
carriages.
Twelve bands of music will be in appropriate
positions in the parade.
The procession, after forminga at Duke
and Washington streets, will move down
Duke to Fairfax; up Fairfax to Prince;
up Prince to Payne; out Payne to King;
down King TO Fairfax; up Fairfax to
Cameron; up Cameron to Royal; down
Royal to King, King to Alfred
out Alfred to Cameron: down Cameron
to Washington; out Washington to
Queen, where the procession will dis
band Governor Montague and stafi and
the Chief Marshal and his staff will re-
view the parade on Washington street,
between Cameron and Queen.
Major Smith, Chief Marshal, has not
as vet made all the appointments on his
staff,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
D. A. R.

The Daughters of the American
Revolution have about completed their
arrangements for the continental con-
gress, which begins its sessions in Wash
ington on Monday next, all the COM
mittee assignments having been made.
Among the pages selected for the twelfth
continental congress by Mrs. William A.
Smoot, chairman, and Miss Dora Chinn,
vice chairman, are: Miss Ashton, Miss
Anne Campbell and Miss Elliot, of this
city. On the committee are the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Eleanor w. Howard,
credentials and badge, railroad and hotel
committee and member Of the reception
committee; Mrs. w. A. Smoot, chair
man committee on music and decorations,
and member of the reception committee.
Among the officers of the National
Society of the Daughters ofthe American
Revolution are: President general, Mrs.
Charles w. Fairbanks, Indianapolis;
chaplain general, Mrs. William A.
Smoot, Virginia; recording secretary
general, Mrs. Eleanor Washington
Howard, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
COMMITTEE.

The Executive Committee having been
notified by the large majority of the business
houses of Alexandria that it is their purpose
to close their places of business at y o'clock
on February 23d, we now ask that all business
houses in Alexandria will close at noon, as
many of the employees of these houses are
members of the different organizations and
this would give them an opportunity to pre-
pare for and participate in the celebration Of
Washington's birthday. We earnestly hope
that this request will be adopted by all bust
ness houses. COMMIIIEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
A Weak Stomach

causes weak body and invites disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure cures and strengthens the
stomach, and wards off and overcomes disease.
j. 3. TAYLOR, a prominent merchant of Chries.,
man, Tex, says: 81 could not eat because of
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 it. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking four
bottles | am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health" +. 5. Lead
beater 4 Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Fire at Buikss Station.

While the thermometer was near zero,
the wind blowing a gale from the north
west. the dwelling occupied by }. 4.
Daniel. on the farm of Mrs. l.. w.
Richie, at Burkes, Fairfax county, was
burned to the ground about 3 O'Clock
D. m. Wednesday. Most of the con-
tents of the building were saved. The
house was insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Lansburgh &BrO.,
42O TO 42G Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. d. c.
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well Known
Chicago Physician.

l use and prescribe Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children Of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands of the most unpro-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, NJ.
D., Chicago, ILL., This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Wasbineton's Birthday Party.

The Washington's Birthday Party
held at Odd Fellows Hall last night was
an enjoyable affair, particularly so to the
many children present. Patriotic exer-
cises from the children gained the APP
plause of those present, and the colonial
costumes worn by the young ladies were
a very striking feature of the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Little Girl Burned.

Katie, the six-year-old daughter of
Mr.. Benjamin Posey, was terribly burn
ed at the home of her parents, on Lee
street, this afternoon. The child had
been left alone and was playing in the
fire when her clothes took fire. Her
screams attracted the attention of people
living in the house, but before the flames
could be extinguished the little one was
terribly, if not fatally, burned. DIR.
German was called to attend the sufferer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Death of a Fine Horse.

Barrister, the grand bay hunter, be.
longing to Mrs. CORTLAND Smith, died
this morning at Hampton of pneumonia,
having been i'll one week. Mrs. Smith
has hunted this horse regularly for near
ly two season, and he has never made a
with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to $3.50 p. NJ.
Open Saturdays till 8 O'Clock.
Unusual
Bargains.

These bargains for one day have been
made particularly attractive, for the
reason that we are determined TO clear
away certain lines Of merchandise to
make way for spring goods.
For one day we will sell 200 Waist Lengths
of Atwood Granite and Serge, in all styles
and weaves; some tucked, some plain (; many
are striped and others are of the stylish Per-
sian designs. They are in p and 3 yard
lengths.
The % yard length are worths2 S1.15
Choice for ........ .................
The S.yard lengths are worth Ct S0
1926. Choice for -.
Black All-wool Storm Serge 80 inches
wide smooth finish very durable. 81. 70r
values for one day at, yard....~"..".." wv
Fancy Flake Suitings, SO inches wide. in
navy blue and black with white TIC
flakes. 81 values for one day at, yard |C~
Black Atwood Whipcord, 40 inches wide
a fine quality and finish ; perfect dye. SSC
81 values for one day at, yard........ Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
The Gus Sun American Minstrels.

The California Union says OF the
Gus Sun Minstrels who will appear at
the Opera House Saturday night. "Mr.
Sun has gathered about him coterle oil
real comedians, the principals of whom
are Harry Skunk and Sam Homer, while
the singing was by far the best that has
been heard in the minstrel line in many
a day. The dancing of Jimmy Corners in
the first part and Homer and Diamonds
knockabOut act made a hit, while the
Juggling of Gus Sun and the horizontal
bar act of De Vero and DE Carlo was
next to marvellous. In the specially part
of the programme many novelties were
introduced. Take it all in all Mr.. Sun
has got the right idea of real minstrel
performance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

Passengers on the electric trains be-
tween this city and Washington during
the past few days renewed their CON-
plants of the frigid condition of the
cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

FOR SALE.-TWENTYS SHARES Of Alex.
andria Fire Insurance stock. Address y, at
Gazette Office, feb2C ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
tion fair, warmer tonight and Saturday fresh
southerlv winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

A called meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company will be held tomorrow night.
All members are requested to be present.
There will be an inspection Of the company
by the president on Monday ut p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

Old fashioned Sugar House MOLASSAS
dark color but nice flavor; &c gallon
w. p. WOOLLS < son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
Girls and
Kisses Clothing.

New Spring Sailor Suits.
New Atwood Cheviot Serge Sailor Dresses;
sizes to II.
$, Sc, 1915 and $50.
Also "Peter Thompson" Sailor Suits OF
elegant quality all-wool heavy serge; made
full regulation style with cheyrons, &c, sizes
10 and Is years
$500 and $3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:53 a. m. and sets
BIAS p. IN. High water at 2:42 q. IN. and
3:11 d. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20

1t is the wish of the committee having in
charge the trades portion Of the parade on the
occasion Of the celebration of Washington's
birthday that every industry and all merchants
who are DESTROYS of taking part in the parade
and whom the committee has not called on,
will consider themselves invited to participate,
and all that will be necessary for them to do
will be to notify Mr.. Chas. b. Paf, marshal
of that division, who will be pleased to assign
them to their proper position. 1t will be
necessary for them to notify him not later
than Friday, February 10Th.
COMMITTEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-20
WORTH Is CENTS.
The Mercantile-R 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 HOOFF, 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. III. 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 attrac-
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 1t
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 iltb year with not one bad
loan on its books. jan2i d&twtf
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
The Blind Side.

In extolling the character of a
public officer a noted orator de-
livered this doubtful tribute to the
person being discussed: "He
was absolutely honest, and no
one could induce him to do wrong
except by approaching him on his
blind side" A minister hearing
this, was so struck with it that he
made it the subject Of a sermon
in which he said: "We've been
wondering if every one has e
hind side. Perhaps so. With
some The blind side is cupidity.
The Almighty dollar blinds their
eyes to every other consideration.
1t is a cataract Oh their moral op-
tics. With some, vanity is the
blind side. Flattery is almost
omnipotent with them. With
some pity is the blind side. In
the tenderness Of their nature they
condone every wrong and sacri-
flee every interest. With some
love OF power warps judgement
and dwarfs convictions. Jel-
ousy, envy, prejudice, hatred,
aye love, even, obscure the vis-
ion and shut out the lighto truth,
A good question for every person
to ask himself is this one:
"What is MY blind side?"-
Memphis News.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
Ase ware OF 1iMaaRGnsS e1s
CatIrrs, shat Contain
Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
SENSE of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous SUI faces.
Such articles should u"yer be used
except on prescriptions from reputa-
bic physicians, as the damage they
Will do IL ten Told to the good you
can pos ,Diy derive from them.
Halls Ca,arrh Cure, manufactured
by Il, J. Ch, n"y u Co., Toledo, 0.
contains no mercury and is taken
internally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of tho
system, In buying Hairs Catarrl
Cure be cure you get the genuine
It ,s tLkcn internally and made II
Toledo. 0 F, by L. }, Cheney &c Co
Tesumoaials free. Sold by drug
gusts, price 75c per bottle, !
Halls family pills are the best.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensation IN Lees>
VILE, Ind, when W. III. Brown OF
that place, who was expected to die'
had hls life saved by Dr. hlng' ;
New Di,covery for Consumption
He writes: 81 endured insufferable
agonics from Asthma, hut your New
Discovery gave me immediate relief
and soon thereafter effected a COM
plele cure. Similar cases Of Cons
,ump'Ion, Pncunoma, Br"nchllaS
ana Grip are num"r'u1, 1t is the
peerless remedy for all throat and
lnrg troubles. Price Sos and 500
Guaranteed hy Snow, the druggist.
THAI bottles free.
Steel russs seven times as rap
idly as iron.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17

More estimates may be mau0 :,
extending a subscription Oey'1. ".
one year, or by organizing ''a'' .
and inducing others to Suo'''iSY ",
Complete information as " .sa. ".
conditions of the contest, tosS''S y,
with blanks Will be found III ", ",
Daily, Sunday and Twioe'a'Ts'n ,'','
editions of The Republic .00s llos
April 2 until April the z'' -.s, '.o,
or will be mailed to any on0 W. !,
application. All o0mnunio'1lpars, Tas
should be addressed W ,,Nc
REPUBLIC PROFlT-sHANOurr Or
BUREAU, CALL BOX 101
LOUIS, MO.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
Beyond All Comparisons.

One of the many factors contributing to the renarRa
rapid and solid growth of ST. Louis is the marvellous de-
veopement OF the Southwest and other territory tributary
to that 9th in all lines of trade In 1904 there VIII
held the greatest Worlds Fair ir the world The prss
dental campaign will also take place. TO keep norn9
with the whole world you should subscribe at once or M
peer Of newspapers the Twice a-week ST. Louis KePO
It is INDISPENSABLE to the farmer merchant protesSos
man. Its teegraphic and cable service exces ha o. an
other paper, It prints the news fully not lmas'n1%
occurrences but domestic and worldwide lactS' II
Democratic in politics. but distinctly national M ne%Su "e
and family journal The subscription price OF 9lVO
you two papers each week. l04 papers year.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
T'o0'G rCat "a Risk.

A reliable remedy for bowel com
plants should always be kept al
hand, The risk is too great for
aayone to take. Chamberlain,
Cvllc, Cholera and Dlarrhota Rem.
ely never fails and when reduced
with water is pleasant to take. For
sale by Snow, the druggist.
Petr oleum is the fuel cf all the
locomotives in Asia.
Come to the Record office
for your legal blanks.
If your blood is impure, thin dls
easeG, hot or full of hUmors, If roH
have blood poison, cancer, Carbun.
Giles, eating sores, ecroIuIa, eczema
itching, rlsingS and Jumps, scabby,
pimply skin, bone pans, catarrh,
rheumatism, or any blood or skin
disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. B) according to directions,
Soon all sores heal, aches and palnS
stop, the blood Is made pure and
rich, leaving the skin free from
every eruption, and giving the rich
olnT Of r::..te.,vt h.,jlr to The kin
AT the same time, B, i. B. improves
the digestion, cures dyspep sla
strengthens weak kidneys. Just the
medicine for old people, as |, glevs
,hm new, vigorous blood, Drug
GIT, s per large bottle, with dirrc>
tlons for home cure. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm
Co, Atlanta, Ga. d scribe trouble
and sprclal free medical adyi$e also
Seut IN sealed letter. B. B. Is. Is
especially advised for chrome, deep,
seated cases Of impure blood and
Skia disease, and cures after all else
fal,s'
The germ which causes tonsili-
tis is the saphylococcs.
Ohio collects over $4,000, 900,
in licenses from 1915 saloons.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
$40, 100000 TO BE
DISTRIBUTED.

An interesting announcement
appears in that great metropol-
itan newspaper, The ST. Louis
Republic, in the form of a profit
sharing offer to any one now a
subscriber or willing to become a
subscriber of The Republic. A
big sum of S1O,000.0O is to be
paid in reward for good judge
ment and skill. 1t is possible to
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17

earn all the way from $1,000 up
to S5,00G.00.
The Republics subscribers are
invited to estimate upon the
number of admissions to the
Worlds Fair grounds upon the
occasion of the grand dedicatory
ceremonies, April 30, 1903, of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
The subscriber whose estimate
comes nearest the official record
will receive S5.00000; the next
one will get $4,000, and an add
itional sum OF 100000 will be di-
vided in rewards ranging from
81 100000 down to $1,000 among
those whose estimates most nearly
approximate the official rec
ord of admission, A payment of
$3.50 will provide for the delivery
of the Daily and Sunday Repub-
lie for not less than one year, or
5000 will pay for siG annual sub
scriptions to the twice. a-week
Republic, and if the remittance is
received on Or before 4 p. m. OF
April 20, 1908, the person send
ing it can make six estimates.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
A Prominent Minister Recon-
mcnd5 Chamberlain,s Cole,
Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

Rev. Francis J. Davidson, pastor
Of the s., Matthew Baptist church
lnd president Of the Third District
Baptist Association, 273l Second
81 New Orleans, writes as follows:
II have used Chamberalu'S tolIr,
Cholera and DiarThoea Remedy for
cramps and pans in the stomach and
found it excellent. ltlS in fact the
best cramp and cole remedy have
ever used. Also several of my par
lshoners have used 1t with equally
satisfactory results" F"r sale by
Snow, the druggist.
Germany has now $4,000 miles
of steam railway.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
f7oEey's kidney, ~. Ga. .'.ss
aaascs ts;5aeys end blaaosf N-

Three hundred and 'S's .'i.i
American women h"'0
foreign titles. .d,ed
Each year about one auaS ua"ori,
sea vessels are lost withou'f' u.
One death in every one e,1.ited
dred and twelve in the
States is murder.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
Historical side Light.

Husband (mlldiyl--Y0u should res
member, my dear, that the most pas
tient person that ever lived was a
man.
Wife Gmpatiently)-Oh, don't talk
to me about the patience of that man
job. Just think OF the patience poor
Mrs. job must have mad TO enable
her to put up with such a man.-Chi.
cago Daily News.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
The Woman independent

The Woman Independent.
VI wish to marry your daughter,
sir
Nou'll have to ask her about that
young man. I'm only her father -.
Detroit Free Press, ....----.
Sharp County record., 1903-04-17
Y9J ENow vgAT YoJ'sz TtEINa


When you take Groves l'astelesS
Chill Tonic because the formula Is
p,ainly printed on every bottle show
Ing that it is simply IRON and QaI>
nine in q Lasteless form. No cure
10 pay. soc.
London has a saloon for every
440 inhabitants.
T7O[ey'.s ET.2reY and Tar
heals irn2s aaa steps 9!ae ccCca.
New York city now has twelve
regular school nurses.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-18

Julius Chambers related In the Read
er how In 1887. while he was editing
a paper I'm Paris, lac conceived the idea
OF putting on his editorial staff an old
beggar woman who had two wooden
legs and who was a well known sight
on the boulevard. So he paid her a
regular salary and had brilliant inter
views written with leading men and
women OF Paris. which he published
over the signature "The Little Old
Woman on Two Sticks" He says: 1T
soon became a matter of pride among
English and Americans to know the
wretched creature who had become so
famous. Money was showered upon
her by American and English visitors
who had not fathomed the humor Of
the situation and veritably accepted
the inference that the beggar was on
speaking acquaintance with all the
notables OF Paris. The episode finally
developed into q farce because the old
woman's vanity was reused by the at
tention notoriety brought her. She
could not read English. knew nothing
about the contents of the articles and
actually fiattered herself into the be-
lief that she possessed physical attrac.
tion for the generous hearted men who
gave her alms OF patted her tenderly
on tie shoulder. Like many another
useful member OF society. she was
!, for hiEher WAGES"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-18

From the days OF Saul and David
music has no doubt been the means of
alleviating. II not of actually curing,
many serious cases of mental disease.
Modern experience has proved this con-
clusively. and many instances may be
quoted from ancient history.
Pythagoras commended music in the
treatment of the insane. and Thales,
when pcstilcncc ravaged Sparta.
found in music his most powerful
means Of combating 1t. Henocrates
soothcd maniacs 10y il. and Theophras-
lus held that even the bites OF venom
Gus reptiles were rendered less fatal
by subiccting the victims to the infiu-
cncc OF melody.
When Philip cf Spain was in a NOR
bid and despondins condition, Farinelll,
the vocalist. was sent for by the queen.
with party Of musicians. to sing and
play In the adjoining room. The ef-
feet was n speedy and rapid cure.
Both Buckman and lakeland relate
instances in which music has cured
cases of st. Niius' dance. and Becker
and Schneider demonstrated practical
ly its influence In different cases OF
hysteria