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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-05-08
FARM 4 ANDS!

II you are looking for q home or an
Investment. do not forget that the best
farm lands in the Northwest are along
the line 81 The Minneapolis 8 ST.
L0uis r.. r. where crop failares are
unknown. Good SOIL, good climate,
good people there. Farm values are
rising rapidly and the time to buy is
now.
Low excursion rates from points on
tAs lows Central and Minneapolis &
II. Louis Railroads, il you wish to in
westigate. For particulars address,
"a ri a. y. CUTS. 81
"a. Z. A., IA, Cent. and n. - ST. 4. r: B.
Minneapolis, Miss,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-05-08
KNOXVILLE AND GALESBURG
ILLINOIS BuDGETARIAN.

KNOXVILLE AND. GALESBURG,
ILLINOIS BUDGETARIAN.
The friends OF Jno. Brooks Of Knoxville
surprised him on his birthday at the home
OF jack Pruitt. Refreshments were SER
we'd by Mesdames Cora Vaasy and Emma
Ho.bert.
MIR. j. VIM Davis and Mrs. Fannie
Reed OF Galesburg we're united in mar
rage on last Wednesday night April %.
at the residence Of Mrs. J. II. Washing
ton. Rev J. H. Fsrribee officiating.
The infant OF Ms. Green Of Galesburg.
died sunday morning and was buried
Monday from the, house conducted BY
Raw. Feraibee.
The small .pox patients in Galesburg
are convalescsnt.
The members and friends Of the A. N.
+, church in Galesburg presented their
pa.tors wife Mrs. Ferribee with . very
pretty spring hat and gown which was
very acceptable gift to the receiver.
Did we see some OF our DeSl cnursn
members at the Gipeon's Minstrel in Gal.
esburg Friday nightP oh. well they say
some OF the preachers wives were there.
Mr.. Williams financial agent Of Am
biJe1ter Iustitnte was in Knoxville this
week in the interest Of that g hool. He
stopped at the A. NJ. F. parsonage,
Mrs. Geo. Wade and daughter Opal
leaves this week for Canton and st. David
on an extended visit,
Cole Younger and Frank James Wild
West Show was in Galesburg this week,
rough looking crowd they represented.
Miss Matte Knox Of Knoxville is home
from an extended visit in Peoria.
The Old Maids Convention was success
fully given At the A. NJ. E. church in
Galesbufg last Thursday.
Rev. Wade is expected to preach the
Odd Fellows sermon at st. DAVID Sunday
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-05-08
I MP II EVER occur TO YOU

DID IT EVER OCCUR To YOU ~
20 note the rapid development Of East
Texas as q truck and fruit-growing
country? No. Then write for the
pamphlet Timely Topics No. y and
become convinced that the resources
of Texas are iilimitable. Address
Katy, z SOC. VI Wainwright, st. Louis, Mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Fatal Accident at Fort Myer.

One soldier was killed and four more
Injured at Fort Myer Monday afternoon
during an exhibition drill which was be-
ing given by battery of artillery pre-
paratory to attending the military tour
nament at Madison Square Garden, New
York, next week. Patrick Slavin, of
Washington, d. c., acorpOral, was killed
and four men wounded. The drill
Monday, at which the fatal accident
occurred, was the final test for the
selection of the battery to 60 to New
York and represent the army at the
tournament at Madison Square Garden,
and officers and men were keyed up to
the highest pitch. In turning corner
during rapid movement the gun on
which Slavin and the other four men
were seated slipped and upset; the men
were thrown under the gun, and Corporal
Slavin was disemboweled. So great was
the impact that the horses attached TO
the gun were all thrown to the ground,
their riders falling with them. None of
the latter were hurt, however, and the
quick command of the officer in charge
of the drill soon restored order. The
dead man and his wounded comrades
were hastily taken from the hall, the
the gun was righted and the drill pro-
ceded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
EDIcINAL FINANCIAL FINANIIAs
MEDICINAL.
GIT inside.
Your Friends and Neigh
bOrs in Alexandria will
Show You How.

Rubbing the back won't cure baekache,
A liniment may relieve, but can't cure.
Baekache comes from the iIiside-from the
kidneys,
Doan's Kidney Pills get inside
They cure sick kidneys.
Here is Alexandria proof that this is so:
Mrs. Felix CLAUS, wife of Felix CLAUS,
steward, residence 1888 south Patrick street
corner of Wolfe, says: Pain across my back
was unusually severe after hard days work
or if stood any length of time it became so
acute that / grew nervous and restless. AT
night when one expects rest and comfort that
was the very place il never came and as II
backache were not enough to torment the or
binary mortal trouble with the kidney Sc
cretions were added to it despite the fact that
used medicines, all Of them standard, and
all guaranteed to stop just such eoInFl lcations.
had given up the idea of ever becoming well
and expecting little, but hoping for much
when read an advertisement about Doan's
Kidney Pills. / went 10 l.. S. Leadbeater &
Sons drugstore for box and commenced the
treatment. | had very little faith in the rem
edy but am forced 10 confess that it acts as
Good sound refreshing sleep
followed its use and that itself brought re-
turning strength and as the action and eondi-
ton Of the kidneys secretions improved, the
aching lessened and finally disappeared
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. y, sole
agent for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take no
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Looking to Alexandria.

Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, president OF tho
Business Mems League, has received
long letter from Mr.. NJ. V. Richards,
land and industrial agentof the Southern
Railway Company, in regard to Alexan-
dria as a suitable place for manutactur-
inc plants. Mr.. Richards in his letter
SAYS he has often endeavOred to attract
the attention of manufacturers to Alex
andria, but that theirinvariable reply is:
'The place is well located, but the town
is dead. and we do not care to consider
locating in place where the local peo-
pie do not take more active interest in
the development of their town" The
writer makes several suggestions as to
what should be done to prevent a repe-
tit;on of such an observation, and says
he is in communication with some
manufacturers who are looking for a
site in the South, and that they
might be induced to locate here
If certain inducements were offered,
first of which would be the furnishing
of large building, for which rent would
be paid, and the certainty of obtaining
about six hundred female operatives.
Mr.. Richards concludes his letter by
aging "Unless the substantial citi-
zerG Of Alexandria will get behind
ibis industrial movement and give it
theii best moral support and, if neces-
sary, their financial support along
practical lines, we might just as well
abandon any effort to secure new ins
dustries for your city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Price Fixed by Commission.

The commission appointed to appraise
100 acres of land belonging to j. r.
Miller, adjoining Fort Hunt, below this
city, and which is wanted by the United
States government as additional ground for
the fort, was in session nearly all day
yesterday in the U. S. courtroom in this
city. After hearing the testimony OF
of a large number of witnesses the com
mission fixed upon the sum Of $2S, 800
as Just compensation for the property
5000 per acre for the land and IS, 800
for the buildings, machinery, &c. 1t
is reported that Mr.. Miller will ap-
peal from the decision of the commas
sion. The ground which is wanted by
the government is brick-clay land and
is valued by Mr.. Miller at $50, 600.
A brick yard now stands on the property
near the river and it is alleged that con-
siderable money has been spent by the
owner in dredging a channel to the
place, erecting the brick plant &c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Personal.

Col. J. 5. Mosby was in the city to-
day.
Miss Sallie r. Kemper very hand
sOmely entertained members of the club
of which she is a member, at her home
on north Washington street last night.
Among those present were Miss Gregg,
of Louisville, KY, and Miss Kerr, of
Foulton, Mo-, both of whom are visit
ing Miss Kemper. These two young
ladies are indeed true types Of beauty
and looked their best last evening. A
very pretty supper was served and at a
late hour the guests left for their homes.
Miss Bernadette Head, who has spent the
winter in this city, has returned to her home,
the 'Hollies," in Fairfax county.
Mr. Harry House, of Greenwich, Prince
William county, was in the city today.
Mr.. T. c. Pitcher was in the city today. z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Entertainment.

As has been announced in the
Gazette, an interesting entertainment
will be given by a number of young
women and men from this city and
Fairfax county at the Burroughs new
school building on south Washington
street, tomorrow night. The proceeds
of the entertainment will 60 to the
library fund of the school. Among
those taking part in the entertainment
will be Mary Pollard, F. j. Pollard, jr.,
Carroll D. Wolf Lucian G. Smith, P.
+. Downey, and Mr.. Baker, of this
city, and Leila, Clara, and Anna
Kearney, of Fairfax county. During
the evening graphophone selections will
be played under the direction Of Mr..
PierpOnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
A Humorous Mixture.

In a Scotch church an old minister
who was very deaf was also very anx-
ious to introduce some new hymnbooks
into the church and asked his precen-
tor to give out the notice Immediately
after the sermon. The precentor, hay
ing a notice of his own, gave out that
members Of the congregation wishing
to have their children baptized were
to send their names into the vestry.
The old minister, thinking that 1t was
the notice about the hymnbooks, stood
up and said, "And / wish to say, for
the benefit of those who have not any,
that they may be had in the vestry any
afternoon, between the hours Of 3 and
4-ordinary little ones at a shilling
each, and special little ones, with red
backs, at one and three"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
SUICIDE OF GEORGE W. DIX.
Former Lettercarrier Found Deau III
a Bath Tub Early this Morning
Evarv Evidence of Suicide.


Every Evidence of Suicide
Early this morning report was CIR
culated throughout the city to the effect
that George w. Dix, an ex-lettercarriei
and at one time treasurer OF Osceols
Tribe of Red Men, had committed sui
eide by drowning himself in a bath tub
at his home, 2lS north Pitt street. II
was at first supposed that soTe one had
started cruel hoax, it being the first Of
April, and most people being ON the
alert, they paid little attention to the
matter until the report was fully cor
roborated by several persons who had
entered the house and viewed Dix's life.
less body.
The circumstances in connection with
the suicide are as follows About twenty
minutes past six o'clock this morning
Mrs. Sherwood, wife of Officer Sherwood,
who lives in the neighborhood, was
startled by Mrs. Dix, mother of the de-
ceased, coming to her house and stating
that her son was dead and asking her to
come over to the house quickly. Mrs.
Sherwood FASTENED to impart the news to
her husband, who was in the house at
the time, and he repaired to Mrs. Dix's
house as soon as he had donned his
clothes. He proceeded to the bath room
and found Dix's Iifeless body in the tub.
His flesh was warm and there was every
reason to suppose he bad been dead but
a few minutes. The body was nude.
The head was hanging over the spiggot,
the hands were over the face and the
body lying on the side, with the knees
against the side of the tub, causing the
suggestion that there had been a strug-
gle before death ensued. Most of the
water, strange to say, had run out of the
tub, although the appearance of the
corpse gave every indication of death
by drowning. The plug may have
been knocked from the bottom of the
tub by the feet of the drowning man. or
his terror-stricken mother may have
pulled it out as soon as she entered the
room, although in her terrible anguish
she has but vague idea of her procedure
when she realized her son was dead.
Officer Sherwood, who had in the
summoned assistance, removed |
the corpse from the tub to the bed, and |
notified Dr. w. r. Purvis, the Coroner,
who later viewed the body and heard
all the statements in connection with |
the matter. He decided that an in
quest was unnecessary. 1t had been
that Dix swallowed some |
deadly drug before entering the tub. but
he coroner saw no evidence of that fact.
Dix was upwards of fifty years of age.
He leaves a widow and a young daugh-
er. The deceased had during the past
ew months been a conspicuous figure
~ reason of certain troubles which
brought him into unfortunate notoriety.
t is all fresh in the minds of the people
# this community, and now that death
las ended all further proceedings, it is
to reproduce by-gones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Police Court Notes.

Mayor Simpson presided in the Po-
lice Court this morning and disposed OF
a number of misdemeanor cases which
had been postponed from yesterday.
Officer Belts had arraigned colored
woman for maintaining nuisance ON
her premises. 1t was ascertained that
she had abated the same aud the woman
was dismissed with a reprimand.
A colored man was fined So for dis
orderly conduct toward his mother.
Eight dodgers were at the station
house last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
First of April.

Today is All-fools' Day, and if the
observation Of the traditional census
taker of England be correct, to the
effect that majority of mankind are fools,
the day should have called for a
universal observance. There were,
however, but few practical jokes perpe-
trated hereabouts, although small boys
endeavored 10 send each other on fruit
less errands, and sometimes succeeded.
The weather has been ideal and more
people were bent on enjoying the fair
sky and spring sunshine than in play
ING Jokes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Effort and It's Eject.

1t pays to think. 1t is like putting
money out at interest. Dollars make
dollars, and thoughts make other
thoughts. We are SO accustomed to
having this old world reward us for
things we do In dollars that we forget
there is such n reward as brains-men-
tai growth. Happy the one who sees
all these things in their proper light,
who recognizes In every failure a les
son learned, In every effort reward,
be It only q little speck Of mental
energy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Going to Europe.

A number of Alexandrians will visit
Europe this spring and summer and
already some are making their arrange
meuts for the trip. Among those who
will spend part of this year abroad are
Mr.. f. L. Daingerfeld and family,
Miss Virginia Corse, Miss Elizabeth
Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Justus Schneider,
Mr.. f. B. Taylor, Mrs. A. E. Smoot
and Miss Kate Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Struck Brick Wagon.

The electric car which left here al
$3.50 O'Clock last night for Washington
struck brick cart at the crossing short
distance south of Arlington Junction.
The motor was derailed, causing con-
siderable delay to the passengers, it be-
ing necessary to send train from Four
mile Run to carry them to their destina-
ton. The motor car was not damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Shot in the Leg.

A colOred man named Boston, who is
employed on Alderman Ballenger's fish
ing shore, was shot last night in the leg
by George Jones, also colored, fellow
seinehauler. Jones is said to have been
drinking at the time and the shooting
is alleged to have been accidental.
Boston was brought here by Mr. Bal
longer, who secured medical attention
for him. The wound is not dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Another Missive.

Mayor Simpson this morning received
q letter from the father and mother of
the youth Benjamin Franklin, who was
married in this city recently to Mary
Pugh. all of whom live in Baltimore.
The parents of the young man are very
indignant, and seems disposed to hold
the minister who tied the knot respon-
sible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
County Court.
Judge J. NJ. Love presiding.l

Judge J. NJ. Love presiding
Com. VS.. Montella Johnson, cOlored,
indicted for breaking into a store at
Brickhaven and stealing several articles
therefrom; jury and verdict of guilty
and prisoner sentenced to serve five
years in the penitentiary.
William Broughton, colored, indict-
ment same as above; jury and verdict of
guilty and prisoner sentenced to serve
two years in the penitentiary.
Court adjourned until Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Due Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the public
generally that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
the only salve on the market that is made
from the pure unauthorized witch hazel
DeWitt's Witelr Hazel Salye has cured thous-
ands of cases of piles that would not yield to
any other treatment. and this fact has brought
out many worthless counterfeits. Those per
sons who get the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve are never disappointed, because
it cures. L. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Circuit Court for the City.

Judge c. E. Nicol presiding. ]
George A. Dunn VS.. W., A. & Mt.
V. Ry. Co.; case continued.
George w. Hough vs.. Jennie M.
Hough; decree of absolute divorce on
statutory grounds.
Ella Rose Smoot VS.. Frances P. Smoot;
demurrer overruled and decree constru-
ing will.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01

Master Wilton Arlington celebrated his
NTH birthday at his home on Queen street last
night. A number of his little friends were
present and pleasant evening was enjoyed
oy all. Master Wilton received many hand
some presents. Refreshments were furnished
during the evening and when the company
adjourned they wished their host many hap
by occurrences of his birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Remains Brought to Old HON

Ada G. Lamond, who died in Wash
ington, on Sunday, was daughter of
Capt. Alexander Lamond, who con.
Quoted a clothing store on the north
side of King street, between Fairfax and
Royal, many years ago. The late
Martha A. Goodwin was a daughter o.
late Shimmel Goodwin, who half {
century ago was a custom house offcia
in this city. The remains of both wert
brought here from Washington and in
TERED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
The SELF Enacing Act.

Myer-In olden time it is said that 1t
was possible for a man to render him
self invisible.
Gyer-Pshaw! That's not at all re-
markable. Men in this country are do
ing it every day.
Myer-You don't tell me! How do
they manage It?
Gyer-By marrying famous women
Chicago News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well Known
Chicago Physician.

1 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-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mary r. Melendy, NJ.
d., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Monetary and Commercial.

New York. April 1.-The opening of the
stock market averaged about per cent. over
last nights close. The market opened fairly
active, and with some irregularity Toward
the end Of the first hour the speculation lapsed
into dizziness accompanied by small con-
cessions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Significant.

In a well known thoroughfare In Lon
don outside of noted restaurant there
might be seen the following notice:
"This is the best restaurant In Lon
don! Our fish cannot be approached
London King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Today.

Today is O king in disguise. Today
always looks mean to the thoughtless,
In the face Of uniform experience
that all good and great and happy ac-
tons are made up precisely Of these
blank todays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01

Rev. Father Carey, Of the Holy Name
Church, Washington, delivered the sermon al
81. Mary's Church last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01

Savings Deposit.

Many people facilities
TmsCom and other Savings Institutions of Washington.
We handle business Of this and offer all the
xendedb by he above mentioned institutions.
dollar ($lO and allow
and hands
Our secury-THE DWELLINGS HOME BUYERS
Large margins required absolute safety.
Call on OF line
LEWIS HooFF secy and Gen. Manager
I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01

WEATHER PRoBABILITRs.-For this sec
tion fair tonight. Thursday partly cloudy;
light southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:52 a. m. and sets
$50 p. m. High water at 10:4l a. m. and
II "a n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
Spring Goods.

Black Mercerized Underskirts; new line,
at. ..........."......... 9Sc $780, $780, s.. &c
White Satin Damask some beautiful pat
terms 29c, SOC yard
New Embroidered Collars, in plain white
and fancy. Each............... be, Zoe, loo, 25c.
Ladies' New Black Silk Belts.
70 ana JOc
Entirely new fancy Sash Pins.
lOc, loc zoe
New Hat Pins. Each... &c, Toe, l5c 25c
New Brooches. Each.... Zoe, Ice, 25c
New large White Pearl Buttons for shirt
waists ON pins or with shanks,
three 10 SET, al..."..,..-.....".. 20 and Doc set
New line Spring Ribbons, all kinds. all
colors, all widths, at the most popular prices.
from..."......... lc yard up to 50c yard
New ladies Kid Gloves, all shades also
black and white. Every pair guaranteed.
Sl.OO and Sl0O
We will also close out lot of Ladies' Black
and Gray Kid Gloves reduced
...............-.......... $l.00 to 75c pr.
The new large Shell Hair Pins.
zoe
The new Sanitary Puff Comb.. 25c each
Ladies' New IIandkerchiefs.
Eaeh......~......... Sc, Zoe, 124c, l5c, 25c, soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR-
termaster, Fort Washington, Maryland,
March IA, 1903.-Sealed proposals, in tripli-
cate, will be received at this office until IL
o'clock noon, April 10, 1908, for constructing
cement Sidewalks at Fort Washington, Nd.
Envelopes containing proposals must be
marked Proposals for Sidewalks, Fcrt
Washington, Nd" Information regarding
plans and specifications may be obtained at
this office. GEORGE II. McMASUs, Con-
structing Quartermaster.
mario, 1883, april,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
DRY GOODS
DRY GOODS
BROS.
424-426 King Street.
New WALKING
Skirts.

Our new line of Spring Walking skirts
are now on sale. The workmanship, quality
and style are az usual of the highest standard.
Large variety 10 choose from, in gray, black
and blue. Reasonably priced asfollows;
$3.50, 1926, 1926, s39S, si.49, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
WANTED.

WANTED-COMPETENT, RELIABLE.
SOBER MAN as assistant foreman to run
night shift. Apply to POTOMAC BRICK
CO., Addison, Va. mar31 st