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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-02-12
Want Our Corn.

Professor Haynes at the experiment
station has received more requests for
seed corn already this year than have
been received before at the institution
in all the years of it's existence. The
cause is the cold and wet summer that
jnst past, which was exceedingly un-
favorable to the corn crop.
In Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas,
Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois this un-
favorable weather prevailed, and the
farmers in all these states had to feed
what little corn they had to their stock.
They have had to make requistion on
their local experiment stations for corn
from time to time, and even these sta.
lions are now call ling on Minnesota to-
come to 5.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-02-12
Cost His Life.

Wesley O'Brien, colored man of
Minneapolis, made bet that he could
drink a quart of whiskey. He won the
wager, and now his remains are in the
county mOrgue.
The affair is said to have occurred in
a Washington avenue soloon
O'Brien had been drinking before he
made the wager that cost his life. He
and several of his friends were drink
ing in the place, when the question a.
rose as to who could drink the most
whisky.
OBrien made a statement that he
could down quart, and was chal-
lenged by man named Wiley.
The wiskey was produced and drank.
O'Brien went home and died before
morning.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-02-12
Honors for the Senator.


Senator Knute Nelson was given a
great ovation in homer of his sixtieth
birthday.
The Norwegian association of Wash
ington had charge of the function,
which was surprise 70 the senator.
Sixty guests, one for each year of the
senator's life, sat at the banquet board.
Senator Clapp presided, and read a
ringing letter from president Roose-
velt, which was greeted enthusiastical-
ly. Senators Hanna, Allison and others
sent letters of congratulation, while
kilograms were read from the Mime
apolis Viking association, State Audi
sor Iverson, James A. Peterson, the
students of Decorah collage and many
others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

b. II. Sherwood, of Fairfax, has been ap:
pointed a fireman in the Bureau Of Animal
Industry, in Washington.
A meeting of the Columbia Fire Company
was held last night. Only business of interest
to the company was transacted.
A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Edwin W. Markell and
Daisy May Wood, both of Alexandria.
Mr.. Robert Casteberg, of Washington. las
donated TO Mrs. Charles Zimmerman q har d.
some silver card receiver FOR the Red Mems
fair
In the Corporation Court today decree
was entered in the case of Elliott VS.. Smith
appointing Douglass Stuart special commits
sioner to sell certain real estate.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington patent
attorneys, report the grant, this week, of the
following patents to residents Of this State:
Roscoe j. Dodd, of Cottage Place, for an
alarm and annunciator; L. T. Fry, ofQuicks-
burg, for a corn planter.
A number of government officials from
Washington came here last night and enjoyed
an oyster supper at Mr.. Charles thinner
mans restaurant. Such parties occasionally
come here during the cold weather for the
purpose of enjoying the bivalves in the Alex
andria style.
Military exercises will be held at Fort
Myer, Saturday, April IS, from $50 to 1880
o'clock The programme isa follows: First
event relay race, 400 yards-200 yards and re-
turn. Second event. tent pegging; course 80
yards-pegs 30 yards distant from each other.
Third event, artillery-distance between
stakes so inches. Fourth event, rescue race
the turn flag POO yards from starting point
Fifth event, potato race-mounted bareback.
Sixth event, mounted melee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
The Smoot Will Case.

In the Circuit Court for the city,
Judge Nicol, yesterday, in the case Of
Ella Rose SmOo: VS.. Fracnes P. Smoot,
oyerruled the demurrer filed by defend
ant and entered decree constituting the
will of the late J. II. ID. SmoOt. In
constituting the will Judge Nicol decided
that Mrs. Frances p. SmOot is en-
titled to TIE entire income of the estate
of the late II. ID. SmOOt, subject to
the payment of sum for the support
and maintenance of Miss Ella Rose
Smoot to be ascertained and determined
in the case. Pending the litigation
Miss Smoot Swallowed $500 per annum,
payable monthly, should she continue to
reside at her present home, or $500
should she elect to reside elsewhere.
Miss Smoot was represented by Mr..
Edmund Burke and Mrs. Smoot by Col.
F. l.. Smith. A final decree will be
rendered at the September term of the
cOurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
nnar24 In,
A Wonderful Air city.

Many stories have been written about
mirages and delusions, but none has
been more interesting and curious than
that of the Silent City mirage which
makes its appearance near the Pacific
glacier In Alaska. The discovery Of this
wonderful mirage was made by the In
dams. who would tell OF the city which
was built in the clouds. The mirage
can be seen in the early part Of July
from to p. III. 1t rises from the side
Of the Pacific glacier. 1t first appears
like a heavy mist and soon becomes
clearer, and one can distinctly see tie
specter city, well defined streets and
trees, tall spires and huge and odd shap-
ed buildings which appear to be an
cient mosques or cathedrals. 1t ls city
which would seem to contain at least
$4,000 or 10000 inhabitants.
AS yet no one has been able to iden-
tify ii, although several have claimed
to recognize the place. There is no city
like 1t in Alaska, nor in any country
about it for thousands Of miles. Some
claim 1t Is a city in Russia, others say
it is city in England, but none can
tell where and what it is. The mirage
was given the name ossllent City, as it
appears to one like dead city. There
is nothing that would indicate that 1t
is inhabited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Good Breeding.

The most potent factor Of good breed
ing, the prime element, the first prin-
ciple, is nothing more or less than a
condensation Of the Golden Rule-un.
selfsbness, Kindness Of heart. Nothing
else can ever gain superiority over this
great and noble trait Of character, and
without this no person can possess real
refinement, perfect dignity and truly
good breeding. Nothing can supply its
loss, and nothing can buy its posses
sion. UnselfishDess is inherent, innate
and Unborn. 1t is a mysterious some
thing that cannot we'll be defined and
yet may be found in the poorest and
humblest as well az in the loftiest and
noblest of oil Gods creatures.
Good breeding is plainly a matter Of
instinct, an Unborn possession that Is
one of the greatest of treasures. Many
possess it, hut great many more fail
to attain it through lack Of the neces-
sary qualities essential to its acqulsi
tion.-Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Playing Deaf and Dumb Trick.

Late yesterday evening a stranger en-
tered millinery store on King street
and pretended to be deaf and dumb.
He placed card on the counter which
implied that he could only converse
through sign language, and a lady in
the store who understands the deaf and
dumb alphabet endeavored to commune
cate with him through that medium.
She soon found he was unacquainted
with it and observed to others who were
present that the man was fraud. The
stranger upon bearing this became ex-
asperated, threw the card down and left
the store in a rage, breaking a large
glass in the door in making his exit.
He was later arrested by Officer Rob-
erts, but the lady refusing to prosecute
him, the stranger was made to pay all
damage, after which he was allowed to
deDart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Personal.

Mr.. Palmer, student at the Theolo-
gical Seminary, who has been quite sick
fer the past few days, was today brought
to the Alexandria Hospital for treat
ment.
The Misses Monroe are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. Charles H. Javins, $50 Sth street south
west, Washington.
Mrs Robert Portner, Miss Anna Portner,
Miss Hilda Portner and Miss Elsa Portner,
of Washington. who were passengers on the
North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse, which sailed from Bremen for
New York last week, arrived in Washington
last night.
Mr.. Richard S. Miner, formerly of this city,
but now prominent lawyer in California,
appeared in the U. S. Court in San Francisco
last week as counsel for the defendants in the
case of John Anderson and others against
Henry Bassman and others. The dispute is
over the use of the water of the west fork Of
the Carson river.
Mrs. J. A. Phillips (nee Ruth Clark,
eldest daughter of Alderman Clark, who has
been visiting, with her infant son, her parents
in this city, has returned TO her home, Al
legheny City, Pa.
Mr.. Winfield Watkins, who had for several
weeks been seriously i'll at his home in West
End, was at his stand in market this morning,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
The Efinneffe of Cnes,

In China the men take as much pride
in their hair as women, and the pig
tail" is q thing of no little moment. In
making the cue the whole head Is shay
ed except a circular patch upon the
crown. The hair from this is braided,
and strands of silk are added, which
end in a tassel reaching to the heels.
In full mourning the black strands are
replaced by white ones and in second
mourning by light blue or green.
1t is an objectionable breach of Ell
quette for an inferior to enter the pres
ence of a superior with his cue wound
round his neck or head, as 1t is fire.
quently disposed of during work, and
the greatest insult one man can offer
another is to pull his cue. 1t seems
very odd to see sailors and soldiers on
ship or ib barracks combing each 9th
ers long tresses or coolies at the street
corners performing the same friendly
Office. Custom forbids a man to wear
a beard and mustache until he becomes
q grandfather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Movement for Virginia Exhibit.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Commissioner of Virginia at Richmond
has written to the Business Mems League
here: 'fVirginia having appropriated
$50, 900 for an industrial exhibit at the
st. Louis Exposition the commission is
DESTROYS of expanding this sum in such a
way as will greatest advertise the re-
sources of Virginia and to this end de-
sires the cooperation of the State or
CARNATIONS in the suggestion as to what
special industry of their localities they
consider have the best opportunities for
development and what steps they would
advise to be taken in working up in
proper form the necessary exposition
material. A representative of this com
mission will take pleasure in appearing be-
fore your league to explain in detail the
scope and opportunities for advertising
at this exhibition"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Poker Friends.

''No, am not popular any more with
the gang" moaned a business man
who used to entertain largely at poker.
81 haven't touched q card in seven
years. The friends l made at the pok-
err table were near and dear to me.
When lived on the seventh floor Of a
tenement, they flocked to see me night
", climbing the stairs without MUIR
muir. When 1 moved to the Bronx,
they followed me. When l settled in
Jamaica, the ride to my house did not
seem too long for them, nor did they
mind the journey home at 3 or A In the
morning. When l realized that | was
supporting them with my losses, l tore
up the cards and cracked the chips
with q hammer. When, 10, behold, ey-
cry mothers son of them knew me no
more lived so far away that it was
impossible to find time to come to visit
me. am sure that II | had opened n
poker game in the darkest cell in the
bottom of the bottomless pit they would
have come to play with me. To regain
their friendship it is only necessary to
announce n reopening of the game
New York Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Sacred Teeth.

Teeth of all kinds have been wor-
SHIPPED and are, in fact venerated as
relics in some religious shrines. Bud
dha's tooth is preserved in an Indian
temple, the Cingalese worship the tooth
Of a monkey, while the elephants and
sharks teeth serve similar purpose
among the Malabar and Tonga island
ers respectively. The Siamese were
formerly the possessors Of the tooth of
q sacred monkey, which they valued
very highly, but in a war with the
Portuguese they lost the holy grinder
and had to pay $3.5Oo,000 to get 1t
back again. 1t is now kept in a small
gold box, inclosed In six other boxes,
in one of the many temples Of the
Siamese capital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
RIVER Notes.

The schooner Maggie L., which was
taken from Washington to Deans snip,
yard, at the outlet lock of the old
canal. to be hauled out and repaired,
sank at her anchorage off the yard a
night or two ago and lies in about SIX
feet of water, with her decks awash,
The vessel will be raised and hauled
out on the railway.
A scow laden with cord wood
while on her way to Washington
in tow of tug a day or two ago,
sprang a leak off Shepherds and was
beached near the ferry slip to prevent
the loss of her deck load. Several
cords of wood Aoated down the river be-
fore the scow was run into shoal water.
The steamer T. V. Arrowsmith re-
sumed her place on the river route yes
terday evening. The steamer returned
from Baltimore a few days ago where
she had received a thorough overhaul
ing. Mr.. JEFF BurnelI, of this city, has
been appointed engineer of the Arrow
smith with Engineer Joseph Nash as
his assistant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
The Fish Market.

About 20, 600 herring and 100 shad
were at Fishtown this morning. They
had been sent from Alderman Balleng-
er's shore at the Gums. There had
also come from the same shore some
rock and white perch. The weather
being propitiOus at present, other
receipts were expected during the day
and should present conditions continue
it is thought by Saturday Fishtown will
present considerable animation. The
stormy weather of the early part of the
week retarded operations considerably,
and it is said that all the trap nets in
the river and bay were displaced. Sew
eral days will elapse before they can be
replaced in position. Shad were held
today at $2Oa5O per hundred and her
ring at $5a7. 80 per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Robbed Dentists Office.

At an early hour this morning an
elderly individual whose hirsute decora-
tons resembled those worn by Napoleon
III. entered DIR. Thomas B. Cochran S
Office on King street, near Columbus,
and asked if he could obtain employment
in the manufacture of dentists materials.
He was told by the doctor that he had
no such work to give out, and the
stranger intir1ating that he was out OF
money and had no resources with which
to procure a breakfast, DIR. Cochran
handed him quarter of dollar, after
which the man left. The doctor q few
minutes later upon taking an inventory
found some gold, dentists appliances,
&C., to be missing, and as soon as posi-
BILE notified Officer Griffin. The latter
in a few minutes time traced the
stranger to the Washington ferry wharf,
and while he was in the act OF purchas-
ing a ticket took him in custody. Upon
reaching the station house he was search
ed and several small bottles of gold fill
ing, and other articles used by dentists
were found in his possession. The man
gave his name as f. NJ. Sours and said
he came from Richmond. He had in
his pocket a letter signed by NJ. L. Lum,
Chief Engineer of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, which stated that the
bearer was civil, mechanical and min
ing engineer and draughtsman. Later
he was brought before the Mayor when
DIR. Cochran identified tie articles found
in the mans pocket as his property.
The prisoner was fined $50 end in de-
fault of payment will spend the next
three months on the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Masonic ceremonies.

The following letter will be read with
interest
To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette;
Peliso Orange, Va, March 81.
Please continue my subscription, COM
mencing April l, 1908. | presume that
the Gazette, under another name, was
in existence in Alexandria previous to
1898. have read in this Alexandria
newspaper the following:
''LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF THE
CAPITOL"
"Sept. IS, 1799.-The Masonic cere-
monies were conducted by his excel
lency, General Washington, President
of the United States. One of the finest
companies of volunteer artillery that has
been seen lately, paraded to receive the
President of the United States, who
came with his suite and to whom the
artillery paid military honors. On the
return of the soldiers General Washing
ton received the troops on King street,
after which they repaired to Spring Hill,
(now called Federal HID, the country
seat of Captain Harper, where they had
sumptuous dinner. Among those
present at the laying Of the corner stone
of the Capitol were John Harper, Joseph
Greenway, Jonathan Swift and Colonel
Roger West, all members of Alexandria
Lodge (now Alexandria Washington
LODGE, No. D."
"0n the 9TH of September, 1885, the
foundation of the Alexandria Academy
was laid. Among those present, mem
bers of Alexandria Lodge, were Joseph
Greenway, John Harper, Jonathan
Swift and Edward Harper" "
The Harpers were subscribers to that
newspaper. Very truly yours,
w. WALTON HARPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Sent to Workhouse.

Mrs. Jeanette Payne, an elderly wo-
man, who says she lives on farm in
Alexandria county, was yesterday
sentenced to three months in the Wash
ington workhouse on the charge of
vagrancy. She was found the evening
before going from place to place on
Ninth street, saying she had lost her
pocketbook and begging contributions so
she could go home. Judge Kimball
recognized her as a woman he had let off
on one or two former occasions, and he
therefore declined to be moved by her
fearful appeals and promises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
What the Editor Advised.

An authoress Of some note in her day
once asked famous editor to give his
opinion on q book which she intended
to publish. In her letter she said:
'Tf the work is not up to the mark,
beg you will tell me so, as have other
irons in the fire, and should you think
this not likely TO succeed 1 can bring
out something else"
Having read over several pages of
the manuscript the editor returned it
with the following brief remark:
Madam, would advise you to put
this where your irons are"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
A robbie of the Great Rachel.

n VI Aht
"Look Mt the presents Rachel, the
great actress, made to every one" say
the panegyrists. They forget to men
ton that an hour afterward she regret
ted her generosity, and from that mo-
ment she never left OF scheming how
to get the thing back. Every one knew
this. Beauyallet, TO whom she gave .
magnificent sword one day, instead of
thanking her said: "I'll have a chain
put to 1t, mademolselle, so as to fasten
it to the wall of my dressing room. In
that way | shall be sure that 1t Will
not disappear during my absence"
Alexandra Dumas the younger, to
whom she made a present Of ring,
bowed low and placed it back on her
finger at once. "Allow me to present it
to you IN my turn. mademolselle, Sd as
to prevent you asking for It," She did
not say nay, but carried the me tier
with one Of her fascinating Smiles
IAN Engllshman In Paris"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
A Cruel Act.

A few evenings ago while little boy
vas walking down King street with his
mother mischievous urchin turned a
corner quickly and threw some red pep
per in the child's eyes. The little fe'-
low, who was temporarily blinded,
screamed with pain, and during the
excitement which followed the cruel boy
ran and was soon out of sight. Nobody
seemed to be able to identify the as
eailant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Police Court Notes.

The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases
Wilton SHELTON, colOred, arrested by
Officer Griffin on a charge preferred by
Sallie Wilson, cOlored, of assault, was
dismissed, the complainant not ap-
pearing.
Eugene Parker, charged with assault
several months ago, forfeited his COL
lateral by failure to appear.
-Four strangers were provided with
lodging at the station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Rennest Refused.

DR.. Joseph Taber johnson, of Wash
ington, in letter to the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia, states that
for two years past he had been sending
garbage from his private hospital to his
farm in Alexandria county, but that he
had been notified by an inspector to
stop doing so. He requested that the
Commissioners grant him permit to
continue the practice. In report upon
the subject, Superintendent Stntler, of
the STRENGTHENING department, recon-
mends that the request be not granted,
and the Commissioners have approved
his report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Soldiers Arrested.

Alfred Barry and Patrick Brannon,
soldiers from the Washington arsenal,
came here today and while in the north
eastern section of the city entered the
Alexandria Steam Bakery, where they
became disorderly and were ordered out
by the proprietOrs. Their conduct was
subsequently such as to warrant the
police in taking them in charge The
two soldiers were later brought before the
Mayor who fined Barry So and dismissed
BrannOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
installation and Social Session.

Alexandria Lodge Of Elks will hold
their regular weekly meeting tonight.
The proceedings will be of more than
usual interest, as the installation of the
newly-elected officers will take place and
a social session will be held later. Past
Grand Exalted Ruler E. b. Hay, of
Washington, and other grand officers
Of that city will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Hall Thief.

Between s and o'clock last night a
sneak thief entered the hall of the resi-
dence of Mr.. n. S. Greenaway, on north
Columbus street, and stole two Oyercoats
and an umbrella. The umbrella and
one of the coats belonged to Mr.. Green
away, and the other coat was the prop
erty of Mr.. d. Il. Stansbnry, who boards
in the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of Well Known
Chicago Physician.

l use and prescribe Chamberlain s
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-
fessionaI. A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, NJ.
D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-02
Funerals.

The remains of the late John Swallow
were inferred this afternoon in st. Mary S
cemetery. The funeral services were
conducted at Mr. b. Wheatley's under
taking establishment, Rev. Father Cut
Ter officiating.
The funeral of Helen, infant daughter
of Mr.. w. 0. Tomlin, took place this
afternoon. The services were conducted
by Rev. DIR. Hunt.
The funeral of George w. Dix will
take place tomorrow afternoon from his
late home on north Pitt street.