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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

Our preparations for the Holiday Season
are complete. The magnificent new building,
every floor Of which is now in use, adds four
acres to the floor space Of the establishment,
giving us eight acres in all.
There are nearly dozen entrances, from
all sides of the block. Nine spacious passen-
ger elevators, situated at convenient points,
afford ample service while broad, easy stair
ways make short climbs possible without
fatigue.
Telephone and telegraph booths, postoiiiec.
writing tables, waiting rooms and retiring
rooms, and the cafe OH the sixth floor make it
possible to spend whole day in the store if
necessary with as much comfort as could be
found in ones own home.
The stocks are full aud fresh and most con-
veniently arranged.
II would require columns TO give even the
most meagre list Of the vast quantity Of gift
things in the store. Below, however, is
sketch for your guidance. Reasonable prices
prevail. Beautiful articles Of dress, from
dainty handkerchief to modsh gown. Jewel
ry, opera glasses, fans, &c, for personal use
and adornment. Toilet and boudoir requi-
sites. Mems furnishings, dressing gowns,
house coats, bath robes, smoking outfits shaw.
ing sets, sden ornaments, &c. Sumptous pieces
Of furniture for every use, including a large
assortment of Arts and Crafts. Oriental and
domestic rugs, curtains, shades, portiers,.
draperies, screenes, tapestries, couch covers.
sofa pillows, &c. Metal beds, cribs, couches,
mattresses, pillows, bed linens, and coverings.
Table and toilet linens, breakfast, dinner.
and tea services, platters, fish and game sets.
cutlery, cut glass, silverwear, and other din
ing-room requirements. Books, magazines,
subscription department, engraving depart
ment, stationery, writing materials, desk or
naments, and other library needs. Bric-a-
brac, statuary, pedestals, clocks, pictures,
pottery, miniatures, and other rare objects of
art in bronze, china cut crystal, &C. Hand
some electroliers, lamps, globe candlebra,
&c. Art needlework, leather novelties, fancy
baskets, burnt wood work, Christmas cards.
booklets, calendars. and diaries. Kodaks,
cameras, Photographic and sporting goods
Travelling requisites, kitchen and pantry nee
essities, bathroom fixtures. Besides the i'm
mense amount Of merchandise for gIown-up
folk, we have made splendid provision for the
little people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
stepned AGAINST a Hot Stove.

A child Of Mrs. Geo. I. Benson, when
getting his usual Saturday night bath,
stepped back against a hot stove which
burned him severely. The child was in
great agony and his mother could do
nothing to pacify him. Remembering
that she had bottle of Chamberlain S
Pain Balm in the house, she thought she
would try it. In less than half an hour
after applying it the child was quiet and
asleep, and in less than two weeks was
we'll. Mrs. Benson is a well knwn resi-
dent of Kellar, Va. Pain Balm is an
antiseptic liniment and especially valu-
able for burns, cuts, bruises and sprains.
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
Tvnboid Fever Scourge.

Butler, Pa, Nov. 30.-The work OF
relief for the typhoid fever sufferers has
been thoroughly organized and needy
cases are being attended to as promptly
as possible. The only delays now re-
suit from there not being enough doctors,
nurses, and attendants to look after all
who are reported needing aid. Last
night James l.. Kissinger, aged 2S, a
railroad engineer, died. This is the
only fever death reported this morning.
A number of new cases developed. This
morning five nurses arrived from Pitts
burg and twelve from Rochester, Pa. q,
while a number of others are on their
way from Oil City, and other points
The number of cases needing relief ex-
ceeds the supply of nursesand attendants
twenty to one. -Four of the local physi-
clans are sick and three of tue
other doctors who stopped work long
enough to speak a word this morning,
said it was absolutely impossible for
them to attend to all the patients and
that more doctors must be brought in
Immediately. One family was reported
this morning in which two were sick
at home and two others in the hospital;
in another family five members are
down, with the fever.
Harrisburg Pa. Nov. 30.-The State
Board of Health has $50, 900 with which
to fight epidemics, like that at Butler,
Pa, where it is reported that l, 500 per-
sons are suffering from typhoid fever.
Up to noon today no request has been
made to the Governor to aid the people
of Butler out it understood that Secretary
Lee of the State Board OF Health will
lay the matter before the Governor as
soon as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
serious Accident az a Funeral.

Montgomery, Mass, Nov. 30.-Four
persons were seriously injured, two of
them perhaps fatally, in an accident
during a funeral in this town yesterday.
Andrew Bailey hired team to attend
the funeral of his mother-in-law, and
during the funeral procession, while
going down a heavy grade, the carri-
age crowded down upon the horse so
that he could not hold it back. He
turned to one side, overturning the
carriage and throwing its four occupants
to the frozen ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

THE NEW order issued by the Penn
sylyania Railroad Company directing its
through trains to run around Philadel-
phia, thus making that city way station,
went into effect yesterday. When a
committee of the business men of Phil
adelphia called on the passenger traffic
manager to protest against the order, he
told them that passengers could use the
cab service and complained of the recent
disposition TO welcome the Wabash as a
competing line This is not the first
instance where one asked for bread and
was given a stone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
Famous Brooklyn Theatre Burned.

New York, Nov. 30.-The famous
old landmark, the Academy Of Music,
in Brooklyn, was completely destroyed
by fire this morning. The building was
Quilted and nothing was left standing but
the walls. So fara is known but one4ife
was lost. One fireman was slightly in
iured. The flames threatened destruc-
ton to adjoining buildings, but the fire.
men by directing their attention to them
prevented the fire from spreading.
McGroarty's bowling alley and saloon,
adjoining the Academy of Music, was
destroyed by falling wall 1t was
shortly before nine O'Clock when two
decorators, who were preparing the
auditorium for dinner to be given to
State Senator McCarren, tonight, dis
covered flames burning in the flies over
the stage. They had caught from de-
fective Insulation on the electric light
wires. Before the men could leave the
building the flames spread rapidly to
the scenery and then ignited the bunt-
ing, which was flung in festoons from
the flies to the chandeliers. In an in
tant the structure was a roaring furnace.
The flames poured from the building in
volumes and the Offices across the street
began to smoke. The fremen directed
their attention to saving the adjoining
property and, after half an hours hard
work. the flames were confined TO the
theatre. The fire ragged until nearly II
O'Clock when it finally burned itself out.
The loss will not exceed $3.50, 900. 1t
is said that the owners carried no in
surance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
Not a Sick Day Since.

81 was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. | tried all sorts of medi-
cines, none of which relieved me. One
day | saw an ad. Of your Electric Bitters
and determined 10 try that. After TAX
ing a few doses felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and have
not seen sick day since. Neighbors
of mine have been cured of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles
and General Debility" This is what B.
F. Bass, of Fremont, N. @. writes.
Only SOC, at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons,
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

A TALE told ofgross, organized cnrruP-
tom almost incredible in its extent and
unbroken by any rift Of honesty is the
report Of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow on the postal frauds,
brief of which has been made public. In
this system of frauds, which began IN
1898, the corrupt officers and their con-
federates obtained nearly $500, goo, 1t is
estimated. OF this sum A. w. Machen,
former superintendent Of the Division oil
Free Delivery, it is alleged, got almost
500. 600. But the total loss to the gov
eminent is many times this amount, the
corruptionists' graft bearing littlepropor-
ton 10 the size of contracts for unneces-
sary and inferior supplies bought and
never used. Perry 5. Heath, ex-First
Assistant Postmaster General, is the most
prominent man whom the Investigators
seek to punish by publicity for his
acts while in office. The statute Of limi-
tations however bars any legal proceed
ing against bin. Mr.. Bristow traces to
Mr.. Heath blocks Of stock in two COM
panies which got contracts for supplies.
The report show the Postofice Depart
ment to be corrupt throughout and ex-
plains more fully than ever why the re-
publican Senators do not want congress
sional investigational into the matter on
the eve of a presidential election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
Accident 70 Trolley Car.

Chicago, Nov. 3O.-Slippery rails,
due to snow, caused collision between
an Ogden avenue car and Sangamon
street car in which 13 persons we're
injured. None, however, was fatally
hurt. Passengers were thrown from their
seats and several struck by flying glass.
Excitement prevailed to such an extent
that policeman, who was a passenger
on the car, locked the rear door Of the
car to keep the passengers from tramp
ling down the injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

FORMER COMMANDER HoBsoN of the
navy proposes scheme for the United
States t. expended $3.50, 900, 900 dur
ing the next eighteen years for building
the greatest navy in the world. There
is nothing small about Hobson, though
his scheme will be as fruitless as was his
attempt to block Santiago harbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
HOUSE.
AGoOd Name

From personal experience can testify that
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are unequaled as
a liver pill. They are rightly named because
they give strength and energy and do their
work with ease.-W. T. Easton, Boerne, Tex.
Thousands Of people are using these tiny pills
in preference to all others, because they are so
pleasant and effectual. They cure bilious
ness, torpid liver, jaundice, sick headache;
constipation, etc. They do not purge, and
weaken, but cleanse and strengthen. Sold by
all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

GENERAL REYES, the Colombian
envoy, who arrived in Washington on
Saturday, said his mission was to offer to
the United States all the canal conces-
siOns it desires absolutely free of cost.
If the terms we're accepted and Panama
failed to get the slO,OOO,OOO prize for
which she seeded, the new republic
would be as quick toreturn to the mother
state as she was to quit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
Campaign Against American Trusts

Berlin, Nov. SO.--A meeting was
held at Breslau last night to consider
measures for defence against the Ameri-
can invasion. Strong speeches were
made against American operations in
Germany and resolutions adopted de-
handing government aid on combating
the so-calIed danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
Fires in Underground Railway.

Paris, Nov. 0.--This city had another
fire in its underground railway this
morning, but it is stated that no one was
killed or injured. Workmen employed
in the tunnel escaped by an open place
at Villette The smoke and gas thus had
a chance to escape and the men were not
asphyxiated. A second accident oc-
Cured on the underground track
at noon, similar to the first. A short
circuit set fire to car in which were 200
passengers. They sprang to the tracks
in state of terror, and their fright was
added to by the fact they were unable to
reach the upperleye No one was hurt,
however, as the tracks are open at this
point and the fumes, as in the case OF
the earlier fire, escaped Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

Now THAT the football season is over
the college students, whose fathers are
paying dearly in trying to educate them,
can return to their books for a few
months or till the baseball season opens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

Mr.. CHAUNCEY DEPEw, whose seat
the Senate is by no means secure, says
is strongly in favor of Mr.. William
Hearst being placed at the head OF
democratic national ticket next year.
.. Depew should remember that neither
nor his party will name the demo-
cratic candidate for the presidency, so the
matter of whom he favors is of no conse-
oIence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance of our dear father,
MAURICE DESMOND, who departed this
life seven years ago today. Gone but not for
gotten.
Dearest father he has left us,
And our loss we deeply feel
Bat It's God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrow heal.
Yet again we hope 20 meet thee,
When the day Of life is fled
When in Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tear is shed.
By HIS CHILDREN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
DIED.

AT her parents home. No. 3O7 Queen street,
GLADYS WAKEFIELD, the little three-year-
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Scrivener.
Ali is sad within our home,
Lonely are our hearts today;
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
BY HER SISTER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
MARRIED.

In Baltimore, at Mt. Calvary NJ. e. Church
parsonage. by the Rev. p. w. Jeff'ries, HARRY
+. MCKINNEY and CORNELIA MAYE
LYNCH. both Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

DR.. B. F. DeCosta, formerly an Epis-
copal clergyman in New York, was
yesterday ordained Roman Catholic
priest in Rome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

The reduction in the wages OF the
operatives at the cotton mills in Ne"
England went into effect today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30

Gen. Wosy Gil upon his arrival at
San Juan intimated that he had asked
President Roosevelt for the United
States to assume protectorate over
Santo Domingo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

The session of the Senate on Saturday
was brief and devoid of anything of i'm
portance.
1t being apparent that nothing could
be accomplished with so few present,
the Senate adjourned until today.
HOUSE.
The House took up the election law,
which had been passed By the Senate as
it came from the committee on revision.
Mr. Green offered his amendment to
require candidates, when they announce
their determination to run for Office, to
take an oath that they will not spend
any money whatever, and will make no
promise of reward of any kind to any
person, or allow ii to be done in their
behalf The amendment was adopted.
A bill was passed to amend subsec-
ton J dissection 2, chapter 2, of an act
corporations, which became
a law May 81, 1908.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
The Market.

GeOrgstOwn, Noy. 20.-Wheat 75asl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-30
SKIRTS,
COATS.

WOuCu Dfccs ChlItSr IN Dtdck DfOdaclOtn.
7-gore fare, with II rows of taffeta about |
inche wide graduating from knee; co 7S
oPcc'ai
Corset Jackets, in black broadcloth all
seams strapped, satin lined throughout Ac-
tual value $3.50 Special c1S M
pfiec.......-.-.-...... .........-..-..... W WV
Suit in Black, Navy and Brown Cheyiot
blouse with long skirt attached cape over
shoulders, trimmed with folds Of changeable-
taffeta; full bishop sleeves; skirt also trimmed
in same material. Actual price, c1O IN
go Special price. VI >'1V
A Military Coat in tan, castor and black
kersey cloth tigbt-dtting back box front
cape around shoulders; collar g1S M
less. Special.....s. ................
A Very Nobby Suit in Long Corset Coats.
made Of black panne cheviot and also black
broadcloth all seams strapped; white satin
lined, velvet collar, skirt very Gao IN
full fare, seven gore. Special. po>.CU
A very pretty suit of brown corduroy, long
coat, 7.gore flare skirt; jacket and skirt strap
ped with selfcolor broadcloth; plain cream
broadcloth collar and cuffs; sig, ego IN
80 only. Special .................. pCS.CU
Arizona republican., 1903-02-22
NEW YORK FASHIONS

New cotton materials are so pretty and come in such range of choice that every one can find something appropri- ate, Parkhill fabrics retaining their high position as to beauty in design, fast colorings and excellence in texture. Among these Toile du Nord is attract i've in stripes, plaids or checks. being twenty-seven inches wide and selling at 15 cents the yard. Edinborough zephyrs, thirty inches wide and also in stripes, plaids or checks, are rapidly purchased by judicious buyers at 15 cents the yard, and Imperial chambray in linen finish, thirty inches wide, re- tails for 15 cents the yard. St. Andrew zephyrs in fancy stripes, are lovely in thirty-two inch widths, selling at 25 cents the yard, and Anatolian fancies are delightful unitings of lace effects with fancy stripes. Thirty inches wide they are 30 cents the yard. Anglesey beige is beautiful in silky luster, show ing stripes combined with novelty weaves and lace patterns and thirty seven inches wide, sells for 8 cents the yard. Satsuma embroideries display fine embroidery in captivating designs and in widths of twenty-seven inches, cost B cents the yard. Cotton fabrics steadily increase in favor, and even wealthy buyers set store on dainty gowns in fine cotton.
 Mohair Siciliennes are most desirable and extremely stylish, especially in the coarser weave. Mohair Siciliennes fur thermore. are a delightful variety, and in plain, dotted, mixed and fancy eff fleets, these fabrics supplement the voiles, etamines. wool grenadines and loose woven roubaiX goods. One can not mistake in choosing Sicilienne in any grade. These goods are English in origin and are famous owing to splen- did work of the Bradford dyers and furnishers.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-22
WHITE HOUSES s1o,ooo PIANO.

Washington-A protest has been reg istered against the retention of the new 1O,000 piano in the East room of the restored White House. The consulting artists who had charge of the furnish ings and decorations have placed the seal of their disapproval upon the in strument. The instrument looks as if it were carved from furnished gold, for it's entire exterior has been heavily pl&ted with gold leaf. But the objec- ton is made that it is the only piece of furniture in the room which is not in keeping with the general scheme ana
 therefore it's presence is not wanted
 MT. McKim, the architect, insist-d that
 only metal pieces and frames Of m.c-
 TOTS be gilded in the decoration Of the
 room and the piano stands forth in bold defiance of this artistic ultiElaturn-
 It blazes with spiendor from the claws of it's legs of carved eagles to the rich silken covering of yellow. MT. Ackim does not think oi criticising it's worth as q piano. No one could honestly Go that But he refuses to regard it other than an intrusion and consequently Fas
 raised his voice in disapproval. It is doubtful if anything will be done about ! the matter until the close of the sea
 son, but later it will be replaced by an
 instrument which will not cry its dis regard for its surroundings. The ! White House artists will furnish the
 decorative scheme for the case of the
 next piano.-Chicago Daily News.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-22
CAPTAIN OF THE BATTLESHIP.

Over the vast establishment rules the captain in supreme and isolated au- thority. All his accomplishments must be those of the seaman, for he dl- rects the movements of the ship in all evolutions, and his decision upon all professional points is final. His re- sponsibility at all times is grave and exacting. In time of war it will strain the stoutest nerves; in the hour oi battle it is nothing short of appalling, when he stands alone in his coming tower, having control of all the tre- mendous forces lying latent in his ship only to be released at the proper mo- ment by touch of his hand. He is the guiding spirit of an enormous pro jectile of 15,0o0 tons that rushes through the water at a speed, it may be, of fifteen knots, and he knows that the slightest mistake of his head or heart may mean a national disaster.
 But besides being the naval and mil ltary chief Of the establishment, he is a lawyer-a kind of justice O: the peace, as it were, who holds court every morning, investigates reports of mlsdemeanors. and assigns punishment to the guilty. The delinouents are brought to the 'mast"-the quarter deck-with their accusers Both sides are heard and swift judgment usually
Arizona republican., 1903-02-22

follows. In this capacity it will be
 noted that the captain is court. judge
 and jury. Not infreQuently he acts as
 clergyman, and as such is the bishop
 of his diocese. acknowledging no eccle-
 siastical superior, reading the services
 on Sundays, officiating at the burial of the dead, and in the old days occa- siorally marrying lovers.
 He always messes alone. His gener- ous quarters are entirely separate from those of the other officers, and at the door of his cabin stands a marine sen try day and night, and none may enter without first being formally announced. When he comes on deck to leave the ship in uniform, or when he comes on board, he is escorted to the side by | the executive officer and officer of the deck, the guard is paraded. four boys attend at the gangway, the bugleT sounds the silence, and every one on | deck stands at attention as the boat swain pipes him cheerily over the side I-Lfeutenant Commander Gleaves ir | the Worlds Work.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-22
INCREASE IN COUNTERFEITs.

Sub Treas surer Bell says that til" making of counterfeit coins seems to ne on the increase. judging by the com paratively large number of spurious pieces that are sent to the sub-treasHry and rejected, in the course of business. Uncle Sam never loses in the trans action. for the counterfeits are prompt ly put aside. stamped counterfeit and delivered over to the United States secret service agents. The quality of these bad" pieces-mostly dollars-is so poor that it is surprising that the r:oney changers do not detect them be- fore they reach the subtreasury.
 A piece recently received was Of pure silver, five grains heavier than the genuine dollar. but of course wortt cnly it's weight as bullion. It is be- lieTed that piece was made in Mexico New Orleans Picayune.