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The Press., 1903-04-02
PICkINGs FROM FICTION.

People get to like soul, but satis-
factory hat makes an impression at
first sight.-John Oliver Hobbies in ''The
Soul Hunters
Human condolences must be mutual
It 1B only to God that man can continue
telling, telling, telling and never get
ting word in return.-Henry Seton
Merriman in '"The Vultures.''
It is fundamental law of happy
and useful life that we must keep sweet,
for bitterness perverts the judgment
and corrodes the heart.-Charles Fred
eric Goss in '"The Loom of Life"
Fortunately, emotions primitively bar
barpus are not indicated by external
labels or walks in the street would be
fraaght with strange discoveries.-An-
thOny Hope in "The Intrusions of Peg
gy.'
There is no corrosive like wounded
egdism. 1t eats into the moral nature,
corrupting it's victim, destroying all
sense of proportion and binding him
to Everything save his own passionate
longing for reprisal.-James Creelman
in Eagle Blood" .....
The Press., 1903-04-02
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
Town. of Stafford.

All persons liable to pay taxes In the Town of
stafford are hereby notified that have received
rate bill and warrant to levy and collect q
1909, also military and poll tax, and that said
taxes are due March 20th, 1908 and for the pur-
pose OF receiving the same wiz be at the post
ONCE, Stanordv1lle, on Tuesday. April 7th, from
10 O. NJ. to p. m; at post ONCE. West Stafford,
on Friday, April 10th, from 10 a m. to 3 p m;
at post office, STAFFORD Hollow, on Friday, April
nth, from 10 a m TO p. m; and at any other
time may be found at the hardware store OF
Chapman Brown, STAFFORD Springs.
After April 10Th interest at 8 per cent. Der an
mum and legal fees must be charged.
OTIS CHAPMAN, Collector.
Stafford. Conn, March 1. fNna.
The Press., 1903-04-02
The Migratory Crab.

The West Indian migratory crab is
the only creature that is born In the
sea. natures in fresh waters and passes
its adult life on land. Once a year
these creatures migrate in thousands
from the uplands of Jamaica. deposit
their ova in the sea. then migrate to the
rivers and streams. pass through a
fresh water stage. after which they fol-
low their parents to land until the time
comes for them to return to the sea to
lay their eggs in turn.
The Press., 1903-04-02

Few people realize the possibilities Of
ammonia. The preparation known as
con mon spirits of ammonia is valuable
In many ailments. For example, ten or
twenty drops in large wineglass Of
water will revive fainting person. It
Is an excellent stimulant in case Of
nervous depression and headache, as it
restores circulat ton. Again. few drops
of ammonia poured into hard water
make the water soft, and it takes the
dirt off of paint more quickly than
anything else, takes the stains out Of
carpets, cleans combs and hairbrushes
and makes gold and silver look as good
as new.
The Press., 1903-04-02
A Great Sensation,

There was big sensation In Leesville
Ind, when w. 81. Brown of that place
who was expected to die, had his life
saved by DIR. Kings New Discovery fol
Consumption. He writes: 81 endured In.
sufferable agonies from Asthma, but youl
New Discovery gave me immediate relief
and soon thereafter effected a complete
cure" Similar cures of Consumption,
Bronchitis and Grip are nu
merous. It's the peerless remedy for all
throat and lung troubles. Price SOC, and
81 90 Guaranteed by A. G. Eaton, drug.
gist. Trial bottles free,
The Press., 1903-04-02

A SWEET BREATH Is a never falling sign
of healthy stomach. When the breath
is bad the stomach Is out of order. There
Is no remedy In the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders Mrs.
Mary 3. Crick, of White Plains, KY,
writes: 81 have been a dyspeptic for
years-tried all kinds of remedies but
continued to grow worse. By the use OF
Kodol began to improve at once, and
after taking few bottles am fully restored
In weight, health and strength and can
eat whatever l like. Kodol digests what
you eat and makes the stomach sweet.
W. d. Heald.
The Press., 1903-04-02
Kent or the Rain.

Hes perfectly quiet, gentlemen"
said an innkeeper, referring to horse
which two novices were to drive, ''but
you must keep the rein of his TAIL"
Right" said they. I'VE will bear
it in mind''
When they returned, the innkeeper
inquired how they had got on.
"Splendidly," was the reply. "We
had one rather sharp shower, but we
took it in turns to hold the umbrella
over the horses tail, SO there was no
real danger
The Press., 1903-04-02
same Thing.

Encore! Encore!' persistently yell
ed the group of college students in the
audience after little Eva had died her
Encore! Encorev
The Uncle Tom, one of the kind that
needed no burned cork to emphasize
the blackness of his face, stepped be-
fore the curtain in some perplexity.
"Gen'Pmen," he said, "dere aim gwine
be no coreY'-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1903-04-02
Letter to M. B.Fisk.
Stafford Springs, Conn

Stafford Springs, Conn.
Dear Sir: You are Interested In the
prosperity of your town, and every dollar
anybody saves adds to the wealth of the
place.
People can save half their money on
paint than half. Devoe Lead and
Zinc takes fewer gallons than mixed
paints to cover house, and lasts twice
or three times as long as lead and oil.
Paint is saved; labor Is saved and the
painting nuisance" Is made half as fire.
quent.
When Devoe Lead and Zinc Is estab-
lished In Stafford Springs, Stafford Springs
will get more out of 1t than we shall.
Yours truly,
r. w. DEvoR i Co.,
8 New York.
p. d. S.-Chapman b Brown sell our
paint.
The Press., 1903-04-02
EARLY Lesson. I'm ornithology.

Early Lessons I'm Ornith010gy.
Squire Ito rural lad)-Now, my boy,
tell me how do you know an old par
fridge from young one?
Boy-By teeth, sir.
Squire re-Nonsense, boy! You ought to
know better. A partridge hasn't got
any teeth.
Boy-No, sir; but have-Punch.
The Press., 1903-04-02
She Knew Him.

"My dear" said repentant husband
to his wife, "if / have ever used any
unkind words to you, take them all
back"
mo, you won't. l know you. You
want to use them all over again"
The Press., 1903-04-02

Notice Is hereby given TO all persons liable to
pay taxes to the town OF Mansfield that have
warrant placed In my hands to levy and collect
tax OF 20 mills on the dollar on all taxable
property OF the town OF Mansfield, on assessment
list Of 1902, Pom. Military and Communication
Taxes These taxes become due March 10TH
and payable at my residence, near Pleasant
Valley. For the accommodation OF the tax pay.
ers, however, win be at Morrow, at Lincoln
Bros. store March Is, from 103O to 11.3O a. m.
Mansfield Depot, at A. B. CampbelPs store,
March 1S, from IL m. to p. m. Eagleville, at
f. o. Yinton's store, March 10, from 1880 g. M.
TO p. m. North Mansfield, at L. L. Lyons
store, March 20, from II a. m. to 12 m. Storrs,
&C Il. ". Beebe's store, March 90 from to p.
m. Gurley vile, o. G. Hanks store, March q,
from II a. m 20 I'm. Mount Hope, at B. o.
Moores store, March p, from 1880 TO II. 80 g. m.
Atwoodvtlle, at A. B. Shippers store, March "A.
from 1.so to p. m. Mansfield Center, at Alfred
Oden's store, March S, from 1 to o. m. All
persons neglecting this notice win be charged
ar the rate OF per cent after 80 days and be Il.
able TO other legal charges.
GURLEY j. JACOBS, Collector
p. o. address, WnlimanLic, Conn, box 13O.
Mansfield. Conn, Feb. 18th, 1908.
The Press., 1903-04-02

To cure a cold 10 one day take Laxative
Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists
refund the money II it falls to cure. E.
W. Groves signature on each box. 25c
The Press., 1903-04-02
g MKr1

This signature is on every boz OF the genuine
Laxative BrOmlO.Q Quinine Tablets
The Press., 1903-04-02

HE New
MILLIN E Y.

We have never before equalled in variety,
richness and elegance the display of Millinery
which we are now making. Our adaptons of
Partisan styles rival the original models in
ness and artistic beauty. They priced in
cordance with our well-established principIe-the
lowest price for which the best styles and qualities
can be produced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Communicated.
ANSWER TO COMMUTER.

notice "A Commute" in the Gazette
Of the 18th instant praising the electric
railway running between this city and
Washington, and asking if there is any
cause for notices showing forth any I'M
necessary delays on this line. went to
the electric railway station in Washing
ton on the afternoon of the day the /. I. U.
delegates went to Mt. Vernon and found
that this praise deserving ~ line had
contracted to run all OF its cars as special
trains for these delegates, thereby COM
polling the regular commuters (who had
already paid for their rides) to wait until
the equipment was released by the char
terers; or, in other words, regular patrons
(who deserve some consideration, at least,
are relegated to the extreme rear where
there are few seats, whenever this line
has an opportunity to make these special
movements.
On this particular day, waited nearly ar
hour for the train | usually take, and upor
asking at the ticket Office for some informa
ton as TO when we would be able to get home
| received no satisfactory answer. On TIM
date, the registers in the cars on the delayec
train, that finally came. showed that IL,
people mostly regular patrons) were crowd
ed into two cars, so my friend Will see that
while he NAV be fortunate and lucky enough
to get to and from his home without any de
lays and inconvenience, there are man.
others that are less fortunate,
ANOTHER C0MMUTBR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Shot nv Strange Man.

George Williams, a gardener, seventy
two wears old, was carried to Washington
Yesterday afternoon from his home al
Potomac, Prince William county, and
taken to the Emergency Hospital to
receive treatement for bullet wound in
the left cheek. He told the physicians
the wound was inflicted by a strange
man who called at his house about s
O'Clock in the morning, disguised as a
negro. He said the mans face had been
blackened, and that the stranger soon
after entering the house seized tin box
supposed to contain money. Williams
says he was shot by the intruder when
an effort was make to regain the box.
The stranger was about twenty-five
years old. Later Mr.. Williams return
ed to Potomac and strange negro was
arrested charged with the robbery. He
was taken before Mr.. Williams and he
positively identified him as the man
who entered his house. The darkey
was placed in charge of Wallace Abel
who started with him for Manassas.
When the train reached FIanconia the
darkey jumped from the car in which he
had been placed and made his escape.
The people of Franconia turned out en-
masse and began a search for the fugitive,
and at last accounts he had been sur
rounded in a marsh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
A Confederate Talk.

At meeting of Turner Ashby Camp
on Monday evening, MIR. j. M. johnson
was present and made an address. Mr..
johnson is a well known lawyer of Alex
andria and second lieutenant command
er of r. f. Lee Camp, No. 2. He
related what was to him an inexplicable
incident during the battle of Cedar Creek,
when General Early was defeated by
Gen. Sheridan. Mr.. johnson was in
Co d, Clarke Cavalry, Sixth Virginia.
He said that on the day in question he
was in a brigade of cavalry and along
side them was a division of infantry
(Wharton'a), yet for some reason or other
they were not called into battle, but re-
manned without firing a shot near Massa-
nutten Mountain. Had they been order
ed into battle he believed that disgrace
FIJI defeat would have been turned into a
glorious victory. Mr.. johnson is spend
ing the summer at Winchester Inn. He
is related to the McGuires, Conrads,
Byrds, etc. Maj. Robert w. Hunter,
of Alexandria, who is spending the sum-
mer in Winchester, will be at Turner
Ashby Camp next Monday night and
deliver an address. 1t goes without say
ing that the address will be interesting
and it is to be hoped that all the veter-
ans will be present. Maj. Hunter was
chief of Gen. John B. Gordon's staff.
Il Winchester News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Wedding in Fairfax.

Miss Jessie Magaw Love, daughter Of
Mai. J. NJ. Love, Judge of the County
Court of Fairfax and Alexandria coun.
ties. and Lieut.. George d. Freeman, OF
the United States army, were united in
marriage at Zion Episcopal Church, at
Fairfax Court House, at $50 O'Clock
Yesterday evening. The church was
prettily decorated for the wedding, and
Rev. Harry B. Lee, jr., officia.ed.
The bride was given in marriage by her
father. Lieut.. J. NJ. Love was best
man; Mrs. J. M. Love acted as matron
of honor, and Miss Elsie Grange, Of
Philadelphia, a cousin of the bride, was
maid of honor. Miss Alice Fitzhugh
and Miss Freeman were bridesmaids,
and among the ushers were Col. R. E.
Lee, Lieut.. Moss Love and Mr.. T. B.
Love. After the wedding reception
was held at Judge Loves residence,
after which Lieutenant and Mrs. Free
man left for Fort Leayenworth, Kansas,
where the groom is stationed. The
bride and bridegroom were the recipients
of a large number of beautiful presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Wedding.

Mr.. George w. Pettey, Chief Engineer
OF the fire department, and Mrs. Sarah
Pettey were married last night at the
chiefs residence, on north Fairfax
street in the presence of large number
of the friends and acquaintance Of the
contracting parties. The ceremony was
performed in the parlor on the second
floor. Rev. J. w. Tamblyn, of the
Free Methodist Church, oficiated. The
groom was attired in his blue fire uni
form and a white rose was conspicuously
displayed in the lapel of his coat. The
bride was becomingly alfred for the oc-
casion. Miss May Strobel was maid OF
honor and the best man was Mr.. George
Pettey son of the bride. The guests
after the ceremony repaired to the dining
room. which is connected with the CHIEF
cafe, where royal sumptuous collation.
had been spread, and during the course
Of the evening innumerable toasts were
drunk to the health of the bride and
groom. The bride is the widow of Chiei
Pettey's half brother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Personal.

Miss Gloria Kelly, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. F. Morton, on nortl
Patrick street, has returned to her home
in Roanoke.
Miss Margie Grimsley, who has beer
the guest of Mrs. N. L. Williamson
during the past week, has returned Il
her home in Fairfax county.
Ex-Mayor Strauss has returned from
a visit to Atlantic City.
Mrs. II. r. Elliott has returned after
very pleasant visit to Miss Mary
Campbell of Lees burg.
Mrs. G. r. Howard has returned to
her home in Fredericksburg.
Miss Mary E. Quinn has returned
from Atlantic City.
DR.. and Mrs Hugh Mcclure have gone u
Atlantic City. "a,
Mr.. Philip Park is i'll at his home, ia
north Fayette street. 1t is thought he may
be compelled to undergo an operation for
relief.
Mr.. Richard Rowland, accompanied by his
son, has gone to Smiths creek on q visit.
Mr.. f. s. Fesgans, Of SIG south Henry
street, who has been suffering from typhoid
fever for the past five weeks, is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
MAKES WORK FOR JUDGES.

The Supreme Court Of Appeals vii
soon be overwhelmed with work, accord
ing to the belief of one of the foremost
lawyers of this city.
The matter Of the work of the present
court was being discussed, and the attor-
ney said that the distinguished Vir-
ginians now heading the judiciary of the
State had accomplished more in the time
they had been on the bench than any
five men in the world.
"They have cleared the docket of hun
dreds of cases which they inherited, !"
said he, "and they now have the docket
we'll Under control, so that case can
certainly be heard from inside year.
But wait until the decisions Of tie
State corporation commission begin to
come up for review. The constitution
provides that all matters which come be-
fore the commission may be appealed,
and as matter of course all the railroads
will demand final hearing from the APP
pellate court. And think of it, the COM
mission has not yet begun TO hand dowh lis
findings in the cases which are pending be-
fore it. Not that alone, for these cases from
the commission will have the right OF way
over matters between litigants. being on the
same plane with the ca9es Of the common
wealth. The result viii be that parties to
suits will be the ones to suffer by reason Of
the increase Of work" There is no provision
for holiday for the judges, aud II they take
a day off they have to do double duty there
after in order to catch up again. Iii hard
working and able court.-lRichmOnd Times
Dianatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The weather continues cloudy anC
threatening.
A large proportion of the residents o
the county, are searching Tor parties
who have been making it practice o.
poisoning valuable dogs.
A song service illustrated by stereopti.
con views, was given last night in
the Methodist Episcopal Church al
Del Ray. A number of well-known
vocalists of this city participated and
the affair was a success in every partic-
ular.
Efforts te find the body of the colored
man who jumped from the Long Bridge
into the Potomac early yesterday morn
ing TO escape Policeman Curd have been
unsuccessful. Nothing has been seen
of the body since the man was observed
fioundering in the shadows of the bridge
few minutes after his leap.
The alarm of fire about seven o'clock
Yesterday evening was caused by a
slight blaze in the stable in the rear OF
the store of Mr.. Thomas Lannon, north
east corner Of Cameron and Pitt streets,
caused by the Stacking Of barrel of
lime. The flames were extinguished be-
fore the arrival of the fire department.
The police report that they have been in
formed that the gunners are shooting birds
before the season opens (September 1st) and
that they will arrest all who are caught yio-
lating the game laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
HOSPITAL Notes.

Mr.. Frank Walker, who was sent to
the Alexandria Hospital for treatment
few days ago, is rapidly recovering.
Edward Talbert, who has been quite
i'll at the hospital with typhoid fever, is
improving and it is reported will soon be
well again.
Mrs. Fannie Dodd, who, was recently
taken to the hospital while suffering
from typhoid fever, continues quite i'll.
Mr.. Frank Grimes, who was recently
taken to the hospital while suffering from
an internal complaint, is convalescing
and has left the institution.
Mr.. Elisha Jackson, whose illness has
been announced in the Gazette, was
taken to the Alexandria Hospital today
for treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Kind Words of Mrs. Brooke.

Touching the death of Mrs. E. Gay
Brooke. vile of DR.. Frank j. Brooke, OF
this city, in Richmond, recently the
Turner Ashby Chapter of United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, of Harrisonburg,
on the 18th instant passed resolutions
which speak of her utter obliteration OF
self i'm her effort to further the happiness
ofothers. They also speak of her hn'
mental culture, the infinite brightness o,
her disposition ard an ever delicate and
thoughtful consideration for Others. II
was chiefly through her efforts that this
CHAPTER of daughters was organized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
Train Derailed.

Southbound freight train No. Il, third
section. over the Southern Railway was
derailed at Arrowhead, seven miles
south of Charlottesville, late last night,
and traffic was suspended over the line
until noon yesterday. The accident was
caused by the spreading of the rails IN q
cut The cars were badly damaged, but
fortunately no one was hurt. AT union
station in Charlottesville yesterday thret
passenger trains stood on the main anc
side tracks until noon. South OF Arrow
head three other mail trains awaited the
clearing of the tracks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20

DIsoRDERLY NEGROES. -Dashing in
to the Wilmington, DEL, police station
shortly before 3 o'clock yesterday morn
ing the motorman and conductor of a
street car appealed to the police to eject
from their car crowd of negroes who
we're holding turbulent sway. The sta
ton force of officers made descent upon
the car, which was emptied in a moment
or two and thereby serious fight was
averted. The negroes early in the even
ing had chartered the car to take a troll
ley party to Newport, three miles away,
and they remained at a celebration in
that town until early yesterday morning,
when they started back to Wilmington.
Shortly after the car started two of the
negroes engaged in a quarrel over one OF
the women, and in jiffy things became
decidedly warlike.
The men took sides with each dispu-
tant, and razors and revolvers we're flash
ed menacingly, while the women buried
themselves under car seats and crowded
about the motorman and conductor for
protection. The full current was turned
on and the car dashed pellmell into
Wilmington, and never stopped until ii
reached the police station, when the
quarreling negroes were preparing to
carve and shoot each other. Dispatcher
Anderson and the crew made a hasty
exit from the car to summon the station
house squad, on the appearance of whom
the negroes deserted the car and disap-
peared up the street, still threatening
each other with humiliation. The
police kept the crowd under surveillance
and nothing dire was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea.

Coming as it does, in the busiest seas
on, when man can least afford to lose
time, a sure and quick cure for diarrhoea
is very desirable. Anyone who ha'
given it a trial will tell you that the
quickest, surest and most pleasant
remedy in use for this disease is Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, There is no loss Of time wher
it is used, as one or two doses Of it viii
cure any ordinary attack. 1t nevel
fails, not even in the most severe anC
dangerous cases. For sale BY Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
THE MILLER CASE.

IHE MILLER CAOE.
The controversy between the book
binders union and William A. Miller,
assistant foreman in the government
printing Office, has broken out afresb.
At the close of the days work Monday
Public Printing Palmer handed to Mr..
Miller a set of charges which had been
prepared by the union. Miller was in
formed that he could take the rest of
the week to reply to them, but he sent
them back to the public printer yester-
day with the statement that they were
made by irresponsible parties; that they
were based on heresay, and were too
absurd to seriously consider.
The officials of the government print
ing Office were very 10th to discuss the
case, but it was learned that the charges
were mainly directed against Mr.. Miller's
personal character and related to acts
said to have been committed as far back
as twenty-four years ago. 1t also was
learned that scouting committee from
the bookbinders' union recently made
visits to several towns in. Pennsylvania
for the purpose of collecting data to be
used against Mr.. Miller.
An official of the government printing
Office states that Miller's status in the
Office is not likely to be disturbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-20
White Men in a Fight.

A fight between three or four white
men on Royal street between Wilkes anc
Gibbon, shortly after midnight last night
caused considerable excitement in the
neighborhood. The beligerents were
considerably bruised, one having had a
bottle of whisky broken on his face. Mr..
Sweden, Waterman at the Alexandra
Iron Works, near the scene of the fracas,
attempted to stop the proceedings, but
he was threatened with bodily harm and
was compelled to retire. Cries of 'po-
lice" were frequently heard, but no re-
Spouse was made.