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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible tor many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks Of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured, and
hopelessly resignation is no longer
necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dor
chester, Mass, is one of many whose
life was saved by DR.. Kings New DIS,
covery. This great remedy isguaranteed
for all Throat and Lung diseases by H.
S. Leadbeater & Sons, Druggists, Prlce
| 50c. and 81. 90 Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
The Cameron Club Hounds.

On November 18th the Cameron
Run Hounds meet at "Cowdon" and had
run of about five miles across good
hunting country, finishing at Braddock
Heights. Among those who were out
besides the master and two whips were
Miss Nora Herbert on 'Delirium," Mrs.
CORTLAND II. Smith on Zip Top and
Mr.. H. NJ. G. Low on potential.
There we're few others out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Attemnt to Chloroform.

Some excitement was caused in the
neighborhood of st. Mary's Church
about two O'Clock yesterday morning
by the cries of an elderly colOred woman
named Alkaline Allen, who lives in a
frame house on the west side of Royal
street, between Duke and Wolfe. The
old woman alleged that she was awaken
ed by some person who had entered hel
room and attempted to chloroform her
Nothing was missing from the house
The object of the intruder has caused
some SPECULATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
The Raining Races.

Everything is in readiness at Benning
for the annual fall meeting, which De-
gan this evening. Many changes were
made during the past few months and
the new track of one mile and 40 yards
will be used for the first time when the
fourth race, the Columbia Handicap, is
run. Never before has the stable
capacity of the track been so taxed as Il
has for this meeting. There are nearly
200 horses already there, and 1t ha'
been found necessary to secure many
stalls outside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Relics of Prehistoric Days.

Workmen at Fort Hunt have recently
found embedded 100 feet in the earth
sharks bones and teeth and shells OF
bivalves similar to those of clans. Sew
eral of these specimens have been
brought to this city and given to
citizens. 1t has long been theory of
biologists that this continent was at one
time the bed of an ocean, and these finds
tend to corroborate their belief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Death of a Former Resident.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson, former
resident of this city, died at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. William Montague,
in Washington, yesterday. The deceas-
ed was the mother of ex-Policeman Will
liam ]. Wilkinson, and her funeral will
take place from his residence tomorrow
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Alexandria Free kindergarten.

Friends of the Alexandria Free Kin
dergarten are invited to attend a sale OF
oil sketches to be held at Mrs. Stabler's,
212 north Washington street, on Tues
day and Wednesday afternoons from 3
to 5 o'clock for the benefit of the kinder
garten. Ice cream and cake will also
he for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Threw Brick in Car Window

While the electric train which left
Washington at II 30 Saturday night was
between Four-mile run power house and
st. Elmo brick came crashing through a
window ofthe motor car, scattering broken
glass which cut lady passenger on the
neck. There is no clue by which the mis-
creant who threw the missile can be
identified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
BLOCH'S
BAKERY and CONFECTIONERY
ais KING STREET..

Mr.. II. BLOCH is now located at No. 6l5
King street, and his display Of CONFEC-
TIONERY, FANCY PASTRY and CAKES
is one Of the largest and most varied ever Of
fered in Alexandria. Mr.. Bloch's present
stand is an old Alexandria landmark, having
for over half a century been used as bakery
and confectionery The building has been
metamorphosed and modernized and a new
granolithic pavement laid in front of it. The
place is especially adapted for the purposes
for which il is used everything on sale can
be displayed to advantage, while It's central
location renders it convenient to most resi-
dents. Boch's confectionery is now an Alex
andra institution, and it compares favorably
with those Of the larger cities Of the country.
All orders promptly filled and satisfaction
guaranteed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Black All-wOOl
French VOiles.

That delightfully."- soft, sheer, flmy fabric
which is SO fashionable for evening and re-
ception gowns.
Imported Black French Wolfe, light
weight, fast jet black A inches wide.
75c to 81 yard.
Imported Black Silk-warp Wolfe, very
sheer; A inches yard.
81 yard.
Imported Black Chiffon Wolfe, one OF the
new weaves-very filmy, with soft finish; A
inches wide.
80 yard.
Imported Black French Wolfe. with wide
mesh and crispy finish A inches wide
sl.25, s1.5 and 81 a yard.
Main loor-G street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Death of a Bricklayer.

James Clarkson, an elderly resident,
died at his home, 125 Duke street, at an
early hour this morning. The deceased
was bricklayer by trade. He was
native of Scotland, but had lived in Alex
andria foranumber of years. He leaves
a widow and several children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Cured of piles After 40 Years.

Mr.. c. Haney, of Geneva, O.. had the piles
for 40 years Doctors and dollars could 90
him no lasting good. DeWitt's Witch hazei
Salve cured him permanently. Invaluable
for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, decorations,
eczema, letter, salt rheum, and all other SKIN
diseases. Look for the name Dewitt on the
package-all others are cheap, worthless
counterfeits. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Opera House.

The R. ]. Erwood Stock Company
will begin weeks performance at the
Opera House tonight. The company
arrived here this morning with their
stage effects. "The Mortgaged Slave"
will be produced tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:5S a. m. and sets
4.49 p. m. High water at 5:5O g. M anu
6:l2 D. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16

WEATHER PRoBABILTIEs.-For this sec
ton rain tonight clearing and colder Tues
day; much colder by Tuesday night; IN
creasing southerly, shifting to northwesteriy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Special Sale of
Black PettiCOatS.

We placed on sale today the sample line OF
Black Petticoats from one of the best manu-
facturers of this class of goods. They include
Black Mercerized Sateen and Black Moreen I;
some trimmed with narrow ruffles; some with
tucks, some with accordion plated founcesS,
and some with accordion-plaiting edged with
ruffies.
We offer them, being extraordinary values,
at prices ranging from
75c to $500 Each.
AT Least Third Below Regular Prices.
Third foor-Eleventh street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh &BrO.,
washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours 8 A. NJ. to 6 P. NJ.
Open Saturdays till 9 o'clock.
DRY GOODS.
Great Saving in
DRESS FABRICS

Attractive goods ere attractively priced here
for one day. Here are few leaders
S1.O0 Black London Irvine. all wool, open
weave. makes up nice over colors. as well as
black; a very new, dressy fabric for nc
evening wear; 40 inches wide; yard.
$l.OO Black and Gray Mixed, very fine
li.wool, stylish. and desirable Dress Goods;
A very neat design; just enough white 10
make il elite and dressy medium
weight no lining for skirt required; &c
81 inches wide ................... ...........'"
56.inch Atwood Heavy Zibeline, brown,
green. blue, and black. Frosted effects.
Suitable for nob5y tailored suits or Ct M
coats. Special for one day, only ~i'V0
Exclusive high-class novelties, shown in
color combinations of blues, grays, brown,
or greens. Former prices, Sl.59. 81 70
si.69, and 500. Special. Va"
56-inch Heavy Broadtail Zibeline, the new
wave effect Shown in golden brown, claret,
and black, at the cloth counter. 81 OK
Special, yard ..".....:...."..........'..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
WANTED.

A GENTLEMAN, WIFE and TWO CHILL
n DREN want board for winter in good
location. Address A. Il. Gazette Office.
no1ve 2f@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
RENEPIT FREE KINDERGARTEN

A reception and sale of exquisite local
sketches in oil will be held at Mrs. Stablers,
2l2 north Washington street, ON the evenings
oFTIIFSDAY and WEDNESDAY, Noyem-
her ~ and rs, from three TO five o'clock.
Ice lee cream and cake will also be for sale. The
public are cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-16
FOR SALE.
~~<-~-~-~-~~-~~-~~~~~~-
FOR SALE

Central, near Confederate monument,
most desirably located TWO-STORY BRICK,
7 rooms modern improvements. Lot 2SxllO
to alley. Cellar and yard. Price 5000. For
permit and terms apply TO
GEORGE B. HILL.
0rt1Q I'm
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
A BABY ON THE PORCH.
Des Moines Family Finds an Aban-
doned Infant on Doorstep.

Des Moines Family Finds an Aban-
doned Infant on Doorstep.
Des Moines, June ga two months
old child was found lying on the back
porch of the house of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. d. Hagemann, at o'clock Saturday
morning. Mr.. Hagemann lives at Sis
Park street About 2 o'clock he heard
the cries of a child, but as parties liv-
ing up stairs in the same house have
child about two years old. he thought
the disturbance proceeded from this
finely trained ear and when she awoke
about o'clock she said at once the
cries We're those of an infant. Mr..
Hagemann proceeded to investigate and
found the child lying on the back porch
near the dining room entrance to the
house. The babe was cold and chilled
thru, the thermometer standing at SIS
being at all comfortable. The child
was taken inside and given some warm
milk and put into good bed. Later, IL
was turned over to Humane Officer
Crawford and is now in the care of the
police matron at the Central station.
There was nothing about the child to
indicate its identity. 1t was wrapped in
a white and red shawl, had on a silk
hood and was neatly and clearly
dressed. Mr.. Hagemann said yesterday
he thought the little one was left on
the steps about o'clock when he first
heard 1t crying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29

of the Central Iowa Chautauqua is on
with Captain HobSon, Of Merrimac
fame, speaking TO an immense crowd
this afternoon, the largest crowd that
these two cities have ever had together.
but they expect TO entertain nearly
twice as many Wednesday when the
SILVER Tongued orator of the Platte"
will speak. The Chautauqua closes
with Champ Clark and Il big patriotic
program on the Fourth and a huge py-
rotecnical display in the evening. The
grounds and general arrangements
likewise the program, surprises even
the most sanguine. No accident or ev
en- boisterous conduct on the grounds
has marred the perfect enjoyment of
the occasion. which still promises bet
ter things the balance of the session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
MAY BE A MURDER.
Des Moines Police Have Another Bad
Case on Hand.

Des Moines. June 29.-Arthur POOL
struck Harry Loman over the heaa WIN !
a baseball bat or golf stick Friday nlght
at 10 O'Clock and Lomans skull was
fractured. He was taken to Mercy nos
pltal and may live, and Pool was
lodged in Jail.
The affair took place at the southeast
corner of the auditorium in the Indus
trial street Of the carnival. PROBABLY
1000 people saw the blow struck or
heard 1t. Loman was quickly removed
to the Purity candy booth just south
of where he fell and City Physician
Smith summoned. Mayor Brenton was
quickly on the scene.
Officer Ed Crawford was standing a..
one of the booths when the assault was
committed and saw Poll run UP tne
street with the club in his hand. me
officer took after Pool and arrested him.
taking him to the police station.
I,oman suffered fracture on top OF
the skull about two inches square. He
remained perfectly conscious. however
but his left side was completely para
lived. City Physician Smith had him
taken to the hospital in the ambulance,
and examined his injuries. The young
man told his story of the affair and sent
for his own physician, Dr. Ryan, VINO
decided that an operation was required.
Marvellous things are done In skull IN
Jury cases and the physicians say tnat
there is a chance for Loman to live.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
Snake Attacks John MCGEE.

Boone, June 2?.-Saturday forenoon
John MCGEE. who lives southwest OF the
city in Marcy township. had a narrow
escape from being bitten by rattle
SHAKE.
MCGEE was coming to this city and
was coming down jenkins hill when
he heard noise at the side of the road.
He looked around and saw anenormous
rattlesnake fully six feet long jump
from the side of the road straight for
his horse. He pulled the horse to one
side. Two men who were coming along
at the time saw the snake jump and
hastily Selling clubs they made for the
reptile. 1t did not take very long to XIII
the snake. Mr. McGee brought the rep
tile to Boone. and is telling his friends
of his narrow escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
Gave Military Ball.

Abba, Iowa, June 29.-The largest So
cial affair to be given in this place fol-
a number of years was the first an
nual military ball given by Company
A. Fifty-fourth regiment. /. N. g.. in the
new armory, which has just been COM
pleted. There were 500 guests present
visitors coming from Charlton, Creston
Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Centerville and
Davenport. The new large frame build
ing, which is Al by 1872 feet. was artis-
tically decorated within With flags and
bunting. The grand march was led by
Hon. and Mrs. n. f. Kendall The
beautiful building, but recently COM
pleted, is the result of the guards en-
terprise. They, under the direction of
Captain j. c. Ingram have worked
hard to secure the building which is
one of the largest in this place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

farm to his brother Henry for s102 pei
acre. The completion of the gas
plant has been delayed, owing to the
lack Of two small pieces of machinery
which We're shipped some time ago, and
| the failure of material for the roof OF
the building, ordered in ample time.
to arrive. There is little doubt, how
ever. that the street lights will be turn
ed on within week.
Fonda.
| A new eight foot cement walk is to
be constructed from the Central de-
pot to the fair grounds. The ground
is now being prepared for the con-
struction of the walk, and the work
will be pushed to completion with
vigor. This will be an Improvement
that will be appreciated by everyone
who has occasion to visit the fair
grounds. There will be no more oc-
casion to stumble over loose boards or
projecting spikes.
Manson.
Pharaoh Moot died at the city hall,
last Wednesday afternoon. His death
was caused by smallpox, from which
he had been suffering about ten days
AT nine o'clock Wednesday night,
Health officer Mullarky, Marshal Rich
mond and N. J. Florine, a smallpox
immune, took the body to Rose Hill
cemetery and inferred it alongside that
of Mr.. Moot's wife, who died five years
ago. Some good person with human
heart sent nice bouquet.
Ogden.
Mr.. AL Kendall, living two miles
act ,,en 81,
this section of the county, and he in
forms the Reporter, that honey will be
q decidedly scarce article in the near
future. The cold, wet spring retarded
the growth of the flowers. and the
wet keeps the bees from work, and he
found some of his swarms literally
starving. and he was obliged to feed
them. He says that altho the white
clover is just in bloom. the bees gather
no honey from it. The weather being
so wet and cold the bees do not work
Essex.
There are four cases of scarlet fe-
Yer at d. M. Blanks in the west part OF
Pierce township and one at Ed
Straights. 1t seems that Blanks
children We're taken sick first and II
was supposed at first the disease was
nothing but the German measles and
they went on to school and thus others
were exposed They are nearly recov-
cred now, but the house is quarantined
as is also the house of Mr.. Straight
There are three other children al
Straight's that will probably have the
fever and others in the neighbor-
hood.
LeMars.
John c. Collins is the name Of the
man who broke his back at Hinton on
Monday while stealing ride on a
northwestern train. Collins was rid
ing under the fast car in the train
and attempted to get off at Hinton
His coat caught on some projection
and he was thrown under the train
which was not going very fast. Super
visor Pape had him sent to the ST
Joseph's hospital in Sioux City. While
Collins may recover from the immedi-
ate effects of the injury at once, the
doctors say that some permanent disa
bility such as paralysis may set in
afterwards
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
McGreaor.

McGresor.
| Wednesday, morning, June a. in Du-
buque, at the residence of Archbishop
keane, Rev. Father Barry officiating
Miss Augusta Ploog of North McGreg-
or and Charles c. Oehring of Elkade1
We're united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony. They We're attended by Mrs
Mamie GODDARD. of Mason City, sister
of the bride, and Henry Ploog of North
| McGregor, uncle of the bride.
Webster City.
| The estimated cost to the Illinois
Central railroad company of grading
down the west hill, from the inter
| locking switch tower about two miles
west upon which the Mac Arthur gangs
are now engaged, is sS9,S40. This is
estimated upon the basis of there
being 132,S0O cubic yards of dirt in
this grade which will have to be re-
moved. The cost per cubic yard is 80
cents.
DoIIiver.
A. j. Oswalt sold to the Western Ele-
vator Company last Tuesday 800 pounds
of wool at Is cents per pound. He states
this is clip from thirty seven head of
the thirty-s seven head, is now raising
|clares that the sheep industry. consider
ing cost, care and feed. is one Of the
most profitable features of his farm
ing operations.
Toledo.
/ Wednesday afternoon the three year
old son of Sandy Ribby, of Otter Creek
township. was run over by loaded
wagon. The wagon contained 20 BUSH
els of oats and the hind wheel passed
diagonally across his breast. DR.. M.
L. Allen was called and did all he
could to relieve the child's suffering.
The little fellow seems to be getting
along all right and is is thought he will
recover.
Remsen.
Sheriff Heron came to Remsen on
Wednesday and took charge of Charles
Driscoll, who resides on a farm three
miles east of here. Drscoll has been
on prolonged spree and for several
years has been drinking heavily. His
friends are DESTROYS of placing him
under restraint He was taken to
Sious City yesterday before Judge
Wakefield, to have him committed to
the inebrate ward at Cherokee.
Humboldt.
Bicknell and wife, Of Des Moines. ar
rived in New York city from Buenos
Ayres, South America, the first part
Of the week, and will at once go to
Washington, D. c., where Mr. Bickneli
will spend some time in making out his
reports. Mr.. Bicknell has been in South
America for nearly two years under
the employ of the United States depart
ment Of agriculture, bureau of animal
industry, and has seen a great deal of
southern South America. MI Bfcknell
and wife report comfortable voyage
over, stopping at the Bermudas and
seeing the island Of Martinique from
their boat.
OdeboIt.
Fred F'revert who came to this
country with yoke of oxen in 1878 and
has since managed to accumulate prop
erty worth $4,000, has bought a home
in Charles City and will move to that
town next spring. He has sold his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29

Bows.
Tom Freese. sold his dray line to
John Little, last Saturday, who took
possession at once. Consideration $500
Tom will take trip to Oregon with
a view to investing in land.
sibley.
L. Louise Rooney and ]. Theodore
Velin, of Creston, We're married at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Rooney. Rev. A. Craig Bowdish,
Of the First Congregational church, Of
ficiated.
LeMars.
The sale Of Shorthorns at the George
Ward farm was largely attended, and
over $4,000 was received on the days
sales, the highest price being $500. The
animals sold at an average price of
5000. The sale continues Friday.
Reinbeck.
The laying of cement sidewalks has
become an epidemic in Reinbeck and
from the present outlook there will
not be any plank walks left in the
business district in q few weeks. The
walks on the east side Of Broad and
the south side of West Main are now
being torn up to be supplanted with
cement.
Clarion.
j. X. Sheplee, overseer of the coun-
ty farm, had thirty head of fat cattle
on the Chicago market recently that
were fed on the farm. They brought
good price considering the condition
of the market. 4.95 per hundred. or
$2,001.2S for the bunch. After paying
shipping expences the county will real
ize s1,s76.54 from the sale.
Sioux City.
The Allen Mayne company. whole
sale liquor dealers at 412 and Ala Doug
las street, has failed. and w. r. B. AL
len, president of the, corporation, yes
terday was appointed receiver by Judge
Wakefield, Of the district court. The
company's liabilities aggregate $4,000,
while its assets will amount to about
$4,000. according TO the statement.
Crystal Lake.
August Hansfneir is hauling lumber
to his farm. two and one-half miles
north of town, for the erection of a
arn-30x6O--which will cost him in the
of $1,000. The structure
will be erected on a basement. When
completed it will be one of the finest
barns in Hancock county. r. f. Grif-
fifth has the contract for building.
Nevada.
The county fair directors in making
up the race program for the fair have
offered purses of $3.50 each for trots IN
the 2:21, 2:34 and 2 As classes and for
PAGES in the 2:32 and 2:40 classes;
also 500 for the mile run and repeat,
and $50 for the half mile run and re-
peat Entries in the harness races will
close on August %. this being the last
day of the state fair.
Buffalo Center.
In speaking of the short acreage of
corn this year Theodore Albers in
formed us that he had 100 acres of
corn and that he thought there was
not over five acres but what would
yield crop, and that he has it all
cultivated once. II all fields could
make as. good a showing we would
certainly have an excellent yield OF
corn this fall, barring an early frost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-29
klDNAP OWN CHILD.
Sioux City Couple Take Little One
From Authorities.

Sioux City Couple Take Little One
From Authorities.
Sioux City, Ia, June 29,-Minnle
Munson aged IL years was kidnapped
in broad daylight from the Boys and
Girls home in this city by her parents
right before the eyes of the matron OF
the home. Little Miss Munson former
ly resided with her stepfather and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sharp, in
Leeds. She was treated cruelty at
home, and q note which she wrote to
the humane society resulted in her be-
ing rescued from her people and taken
TO the Boys and Girls home. She has
been in the home for several weeks
Her parents were unable to get her
back and finally they went to the home
in the afternoon, and finding the child
in the yard they seized her and took
her away. The child screamed and the
matron of the home undertook to get
the child, but she was unsuccessful.
The girl was taken across the bridge
into Nebraska and the police are en-
deavoring to locate the family.