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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

WILL Nor SUE SENATOR PLATT.-
Miss Mae C. Wood, to whom has been
attributed the purpose OF instituhng a
suit for breach of promise against Senator
T. G. Plat, on the eve of his marriage to
Mrs. Janeway, of Washington, arrived
At the Manhattan Hotel, New York, yes
terdsy afternoon from Ontario county,
n. Y. where she had been at the bedside
of a sick relative. Miss Wood expressed
herself in terms of indignation regarding
the published rumOrs, and said she was
not interested in any persons matrimon-
ial affairs. The only people who are apt
to get into trouble, she added, are those
who are at the bottom of these silly ru-
mors. When asked if she knew Senator
Platt she said "Of course l know him.
have known him for several years. He
has always been friendly to me and es-
TEEN him highly. Iregret the publica-
ton of these ridiculous stories, as very
unfortunate and distressing" To re-
porter Senator Platt said: 81 have seen
the statements about Miss NJ. G. Wood
in the newspapers, and regret that any
thing should have been published to bel
discredit OF course all the suggestions
in regart to lawsuits are absurd and ridic'
ulous. have known Miss Wood for {
long time, and, with the Senators from
her own State recommended her for
position in the Post Office Department
So far as ! know, she has performed he
duties satisfactorily. l regard her as
lady of fine attainments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

at was almost miracle. Burdoek Blood
Bitters cured me Of a terrible breaking out all
over the body. ! am very grateful" Miss
Julia Fiiibridge, West Cornwell, Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

A RIVAL FOR DowIE.-With huge
badge bearing the words John the
Baptist the Second" a German, about
go years, old wearing a silk hatand suit Of
plain black, appeared on the street cor
ners in New York yesterday. His name
is John Hoop, although he prefers to be
called by hetitle of "John the Baptist" ="
81 have The gift of prophecy" he as
serts, ." and am here in New York to
keep Dowie, who is an impostor, from
getting his evil power over The people:
His system at Zion is pernicious, and
do not want to see him work the guilt
BILE people of Manhattan" "Dowie is
Judas Iscariot reincarnated," he de-
clared. "I have come all the way from
Cleveland to thwart his inhuen in
| New York"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Cnre for DYspepsia.

I had Dyspepsia in its worse form and felt
miserable most ell of the time. Did not en-
low eating until after used Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure which has completely cured me.-Mrs.
w. W. Saylor, Hilliard, Pa, No appetite,
loss of strength, nervousness, headache, con-
stipation, bad breath, sour rlslngs. indigestion
Iy cnred by the use of Kodol. Kodol repre-.
s,nts tbe natural juices of digestion combined
with the greatest known tonic and reeonstruc.
tive properties. 1t cleanses, purlhes and
sweetens the stomach. Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
CHURCHES AND THEIR COST.

CHURCHES AND THEIR COST.
The attendance yesterday at the an
nual meeting of the American Board OF
Commissioners for Foreign Missions at
Manchester, was very large AT the
business session several minor reports
we're made ga Call to the Church"
was the theme of the closing address at
the afternoon session, delivered by the
Rev DIR. w. A. Bartlett, pastor of the
First Congressional Church, ChicaSo'
who said, in part; =, % -
'Last year all OF the 50 Boston
obnrcbes added but 490 20 their number
on profession of faith. 1t cost SZOO,-
600. In Chicago our 73 churches con-
verted S76 persons. That Is, we adoeu
them-some one else may nave con-
yerted them. 1t took S24l, 600 20 ac-
complish it. | nope to live to see the
day when our great overfed city churches
are stirred to their centers; not by
reyivalist, but by the preacher himself,
through the Holy Ghost a time not OF
spasm, but of deep conviction, that
lasts from year to year, when men and
women will go out for the sole purpose
Of doing ChrlsPs work, and there shall
be meetings in homes to save souls
as we'll as to pour tea and wear clothes
There has been marvellous springing
IN of clubs and cults. Thousands OF
men and women have sought their real
ioy in social clubs or literary societies
and have given a conventional interest
to the church, because the church
seemed somehow dead. And they were
right 1T was. Then the church made the
mistake in thinking that she must give the
people clubs and reading rooms and all
else that was found outside, and after
years of trial it has proved a practical
failure. The greatest mistake in all
the ages OF the church is to think people
c,ust be tricked or interested in religious
enterprises. Lunches served at prayer
meetings and evening services are vain
effort to win the people. Have we not
learned that when man discovers that
the life lost is the life found and the liie
spent and the life saved he has made the
discovery for eternity? Those we try to
get into The kingdom by crying Oats
when our measure is empty will never
follow again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

AN OLD AND WKLL-TRIED Rem EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has beer
used for over sixty years by millions o.
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures WIND
colo and is the best remedy for piarrhga- II
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. Its value is incalculable. BE SURE
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing SyruI
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15


TAMMANY.-Withb blare OF trumpe 8,
crash of brass and cannonading OF
oratory. Tammany last night trained its
opening guns rpon the fusion enemy.
There was so much enthusiasm that cars
in Fourteenth street, Third avenue
and Fourth avenue were blocked and
the sky wore lurid hue for miles aboat.
1t was a typical Tammany crowd, and
their shouts of approval to the speakers
who were on hand to address the first
big ratification meeting of the campaign
scores Of times drowned all efforts of two
big bands to make their strains heard
above the continued tumult, Col. Nc
ClelIan, the candidate for mayor, cap
tured his hearers with his appeal for the
school children who have no place to go
to learn. He blamed the Low admin
istration for the present lack of school
facilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Cafarrh and Hay Fever.

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming. quite as
popular in many localities as Ely's Cream
Balm solid. 1t is prepared for use IN atom
izers, and is highly prized by those who have
been accustomed to call upon physicians for
such treatment. Many physicians are using
and prescribing it. All the medicinal prop
critics of the celebrated Cream Balm are con
tanned in the Liquid form, which is 55c's. in
cluding a spraying tube. All druggists or by
mail. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren street, New
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

BURN IITHIA WATERING are
this celebrated Lithia Water an an
,tantly on hand a full ana Iresh sup
WARFIELD & HALL,
Corner Prince and Fsiriax streets:
,ty free TEAS, IL half chests Gun
lapan and Black Teas Just recei'eo
!. so and Csc pound. nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

femorrhage of the lungs, and became very
weak and short of breath, lost hesh and had no
appetite F" writes Mr. K. l.. Robisett. Of xesxea.
Terr cI was persuaded 70 try Dr. Piefess
Golden Medical Discovery. The erst few bottles
seemed 70 do me but little good. Thought
cousarr ption, Of which several OF my family
died Had almost given up in despair when my
friends persuaded me to give your 'Goidsg
Medical Discovery fair trial; soniDsnesA
its use aRaiu and in a short time wRs helirg
better I continued its use until had takes
sixteen bottles. I weigh 100 pounds now, and
when commenced cnly weighed 40 pounds.
pleased to answer any inquiry"
Accept no substitute for rGolden Med
Zeal Discovery" Nothing "just as good"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
the clogged system from impurities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15

cast out by the
healthy system.
II is the narrow
chested whose in
heritance is weak
ness who fall a
prey to consump-
ton because they
ara too veal of
lang to resist ard
throw of disease.
Doctor Pierce'g
Golden Medical
Discovery makes
weak lurgs
strong. It cures
obstinate deep
seated coughs,
bleeding lungs
weakness, ernscis-
ton and other
conditions which
if neglected or un-
skilfully treated
find a fatal ter
mination in con-
sumption.
cIn the spring Of
1000 I was taken wits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
Ran Ten Penny Nail Through His
Hand

While opening box, J. c: Mount, Of
Three Mile Bay, n. Y, ran ten penny
nail through the heshy part of his hand:
"1 thought at once of all the pain and
soreness this would cause me-" he says,
''and Immediately applied Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards.
To my surprise it removed all pain and
soreness aud the injured parts were soon
healed" For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-15
MEDICINAL.
Narrow GEsG8ga

The old theory that consumption was
inherited is utterly discredited by modern
medical science. The germs of con-
sumption must be received from with.
out These germs are every where.
They are constantly being received and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
ORGANS OUT OF PLACE
Postmortem Examination Re-
'veals Curious Results
STOMACH WAS DILATED
There Was No Left Lung and
Right Was Small.

Brookings, S. D., Wee. 1S.-Surprising
results have developed at a post-mortem
examination on the body OF William AL
lison, p years Old, who died after ten
days illness apparently from inflammation
of the stomach. The young man had
said he had been poisoned and to satisfy
the family post-mortem was held. The
surgeons found a most peculiar dis lace
ment OF the internal organs. The opera
tors found an opening through the dia-
phragm and dilated stomach, nearly
three times normal size, completely fill
ing the left side of the thoracic cavity,
taking the place of the left lung. There
was no left lung, only a small ruda
mentary lung, about one inch thick and
three inches square. Lying under the
stomach was found the ascending and de-
scending colon with the appendix attach
ed in it's usual place on the lower end
of the colon and also in the thoracic
cavity The heart was located on the
lower right side of the thoracic cavity
extending parallel and next to the spinal
column between the second and fifth
rib. The right lung was not normal
size. There is no question but the ana
tomical malformation OF the different or
gans had existed from infancy. The
young man had never been i'll and this is
the reason his peculiar condition had
never been disclosed. The case is believed
10 be one of 9Th most remarkable in the
the history OF surgery.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
GoCD no rXTHEKLAND.

Berlin. Dec. 1s.-Dr. Mermann Meyer,
founder of the German colony of Neu
Wuertemberg, in Southern Brazil. adj
dressed the Berlin Colonial society today
N German colonization in Rio Grande
do Sui He said that American mer-
chants were trying 10 win the trade OF
the German settlers. and that therefore,
IL would be necessary TO assist the colo
MES with German capital for the pur-
pose of building railroads and creating
industrial establishments.
Unfortunately. said DR.. Meyer. Ger
man capital had hitherto held aloof and
hence. the Rio Grande Northwestern rail
way. after a million had been spent in
surveys. was forced init liquidation. He
said that the nativism OF the Brazilia rs
had been famed by the yellow press
Of the United States.
Nothing can be done said DR.. Meyer.
but to quietly continue the work and
try to keep trade relations with the colo
nists. who. with their republican sen:i-
nents. do not wish the political dominion
OF Germany there Further settlements OF
peasants should Be continued. but the
merchants had best keep away"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
PROPERTY WORTH BILLIONS
Effort to Recover X Entrusted to Firm
of Lawyers

New York, Dec. is-Henry Pennington
Toler, leader Of a movement to sue for
the recovery OF Harlem property. claimed
by descendants OF early settlers. has
given Up his efforts in that direction. 50
far as the fouEding % 4 New jerusalem
there is concerned. because. il IS as
serted OF the opposition OF Mrs. Mary Ba-
ker c. Eddy who. it Is said did rot want
Christian Science affairs mixed in with
the contest for the property
Direction OF the litigation has been
turned ever by Toier to law firm which
he has supplied with funds to proSecuts
the cases. Toler recently sold his seat
on the stock exchange in order 10 devote
aT his tine IL lie restoration OF FIar-
lem real estate 20 its alleged rtghtful
heirs
Toier is said 70 have conceived she
idea that the New Jerusalem wss 20 be
located on the northern end Of Msnf1at-
tan island by the construction of verse
IN the Bible 70 which his eyes were
drawn by opening the book at random.
lie has issued a statement explaining
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that he wishes 10 correct mistaken i'm
preston that Mrs. Eddy and the Chris
tan Science church were behind the
movement
For the last two years / have been
convinced that the recovery of the Har-
lem rights and properties was the fulfill
ment of prophecy" he says but from
the attitude of our leader, as a loyal
Christian Scientist. with full recog-
milton of her wisdom. 1 freely admit that
/ must be mistaken in my scriptural in.
terpretaticns on the subject Having en-
tered into obligations, however, to The
town of New Harlem and its members.
and being authorized by il and them TO
prosecute suits in the recovery of the
lands and rights, / have transferred all
The authority conferred upon me by the
corporation to a firm of attorneys and
deposited moneys 10 carry a test case
to a final determination.
Property worth three billions Of dollars
IS claimed by the corporation under royal
grants of land lying north of the present
Seventy-fourth street There are said TO
be 1900 heirs to the original twenty-six
owners of New Harlem They include
many prominent families of this city and
persons scattered all over the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
MEET IN CONFERENCE
Sunday Saloons and Gambling to BE
Abolished

Greenville. O., Dec. 1S.-It is stated that
on last Friday the mayors OF four cities
Dayton Piqua, Greenville and Troy-met
in conference at Troy, and agreed TO
close saloons on Sunday at the hours of
closing as regulated by the ordinances OF
the several cities each evening.
The conference is said to have lasted
half day, and in addition to the saloon
question, gambling was also talked about,
with the result that gambling in the four
cities mentioned will have TO go. An eff
fort is 10 be made by those participating
in Fridays conference TO induce the may
ors of other cities and municipalities in
this section of the state TO join in this
movement and. if possible, put stop to
the selling of liquor contrary to law.
The men who participated in this con-
ference are Mayor L. c. Cron, of Piqua;
Mayor Charles A. Snyder, of Dayton;
Mayor A NJ Wilson, of Greenville; and
Mayor ]. w. Morris. OF Troy. 1t is worthy
of note that each of the above named
cities the owners of the saloons that were
omen Sunday were arrested.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
GOODNESS SAVED HER
Mrs. StiIinan Was in Collision, but
ESCAPED Injury.

New York, Dec. 1S-Coolest of all con-
man. daughter-in-law of James Stillman,
president of the National City bank,
which handles the Standard oil millions,
when an electric cab crashed into the
victoria in which she was driving at
Sixty eighth street and Fifth avenue last
night The ponderous CAP overturned and
crushed the light victoria, and Mrs. Still
man, who is in delicate health, was
thrown 10 the street.
Mrs. Stillman was returning TO her
home at No. 10 East Sixty-second street
shortly after p. m. The victoria. bound
up the avenue, was drawn by a single
horse, and Louis Hazalmann the driver,
of No 80 East Seventy-second street
and James O'Brien, the groom, were on
the box Mrs. Stillman was alone in
the carriage.
There We're several vehicles on the
block, and Hartmann drew out toward
the right side of the avenue TO avoid
crowding. An electric cab of the New
York Transportation company. in charge
of James Brown, of No. Il Amsterdam
avenue. was within a few feet of the
victoria. Brown, thinking there was an
opportunity to pass. threw open the lever,
and the big cab darted ahead just as
Hartmann turned in.
Mrs. Sullman was first warned of hes
peril when the cab appeared close by her
side. Brown reversed the lever and
damned the brake down hard too late.
The cab struck the vic,or:a's front axle.
The horse was thrown off it's feet.
Mrs. Stillman had moved TO the side
of the victoria furthest from the cab
when the machine bore down on her.
When the crash came she was prepared
for it. and facing in the direction in
which her carriage was overturned. sus-
tanned a shock less severe than as if she
had lost her presence of mind.
HatZman and O'Brien, who were thrown
from the box, had not yet resained their
feet when Mrs. Stillman jumped up and
called to the men TO hold the kicking
and plunging horse They obeyed. and
the horse was restrained. Policeman w
A. Sherry. of the East Sixty-seventh
street station, reached the scene a few
moments after the victoria was over
turned. He offered to assist Mrs. Still
man, but she said she was uninjured and
walked to her home four blocks away.
Mrs. StilIman was Miss Anne U. Pot
ter before her marriage TO James Still
man
Brown was arrested, charged with
reckless driving. A member of the Still.
man household said last night that he
would not be prosecuted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS IN RUSSIA.

Although railways travelling IN Russia
is slower than in any other country or
Europe. there are more accidents on tho
Russian than or any other Continental
system. The average speed q passenger
trains is thirty-six miles an hou-. and
that Of a few OF the so-caIled fast ex-
presses forty-two miles. Approximately
speaking. there are Dow about = 90 miles
Of railway in European Russia Accord
ing &c the Official retura. just published.
the number Of accidents last year anouat-
Cd 70 essa OF these 1.Zl2 were collisions.
and i.5I derailmerts. one thousand FIVE
hundred and twenty-nine persons were
killed. and 7.ss injured The damage
done 10 railway stock was estimated at
1.seaoca ruhIes. a paitry sum ss CON-
pared Eith the terrible loss % lie and
tho number 81 people Injured
The greater par; OF the ornament way
IN this country Is laid without either
chairs ct flsh-plates, the old and iuseeure
method = riEets and staples being Eiiu
in vogue a fact which largely accounts
for the enormous amount or are.Geuts.-
Odessa Correspondence London Tines
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
COST OF WARD LEADERS.


Boss Durhams compact and predatory
organization is subordinately bossed by
leaders so called. whose number is ex-
actly equal to that of the several wards.
To support them according to their power
and dignity even indirectly requires the
collection of a large aggregate sum from
various sources, some of the names Of
which are so forbidding as 10 be unfit to
print; to support them directly next year.
by regular hire and salary. will oblise
their fellow citizens to contribute Si5l. 200.
OF the forty-two ward leaders who act
as Boss Durham's political lieutenants.
twenty-siX will respectively receive next
year an annual stipend of s2.000 or up
ward; five get less than that sum apiece.
and provision is to be made after the
1st OF January for eight more: the amount
to be paid to each has not yet been def
initely fixed. With regard TO the remain
ing three. ii is not to be supposed that
they will be permitted to go without ,heir
reward. it being the bedrock principle OF
the organization that no leader shall fan
TO receive the value OF his political serv
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-19
Public Sparkling Room.

Cincinnati. Dec 1S.-"Sweethearts Par
lor' is an innovation to be introduced at
the Union Bethel. the leading charitable
institution of the city. The Rev. James
O. White. the new superintendent of the
Bethel said today:
There are many homes in this city in
which there are daughters who are OF an
age when they begin 10 seek the society
of young men. In many instances they
cannot invite their sweethearts To their
homes as the homes do not furnish suit
able accommodations for social entertain
ment This sometimes forces these young
women TO meet the young men on the
street corners. I want 20 give these young
women the accommodations that their
parents cannot give. and am going 10 fit
up our parlors and throw them open as
trysting place for these young lovers