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The Washington times., 1904-01-18
Found Himself Heir
10 Immense Estate
Robert F. Hall, of Portland Ore, Compare
lively Poor, Inherits Nearly Four
Million Dollars

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. 1S-Robert
+, Hall, of this city. has suddenly found
himself heir to an estate Of $3.50. 900. 1t
consists largely of coal lands in Nor
gan county. Tenn The property was
amassed by Charles Belden Han. New
York broker, who died in 1871 leaving
his son and daughter in ignorance of
his wealth.
Recently Miss Sara Hail. Of Waling-
ford, Conn, the daughter, discovered
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

ar advertisement in a newspaper for
the heirs of c. y. Hall She answered it
and set about recovering the property.
Before this was accomplished she was
taken i'll and died
Just previous to her death Miss Hail
informed her attorney that her brother
lived in Portland. The latter has re-
ceived notice that he was sole heir to
the property, which consists OF 1900
acres Of coal land. as wei as to mis- late
sisters estate OF $4,000
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

Make as many words as you can
out OF the letters in the chart.
Check of each letter as it is used.
letters SO checked must net be
used again.
All " orGa lynust be selected from
the list which l. printed Under the
Ie.. er hart tsfis advertisements
Check OF each word as ID T. used
. word faii be used more than once.
al words mus be used without
chance or modification.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
MUST MAKE RESTITUTION

Ten dollars fine and restitution OF s..
or SO additional to the fine. was the
penalty imposed upon Walter James,
with the larceny Of s. from
Burton T. Westmore. when the case
was heard before Judge Scott I'm the
Police Court today.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

Contestants VIII be entitled to
submit one list OF words with each
afty cent? paid for sIbscrirtion 90
either the Evening or Sunday
Times
AS many lists may be submitted
as desired but each list must be
accompanied by fifty cents. The
full amount applies on subscription
10 The Times. so IL practically
costs nothing 10 enter the ccmpeti-
ton.
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CONDITIONS AND RULES

The FIRST prize will be awarded TO
the contestant subnsitting the
largest number OF words. Ia case
two or more contestants submit
lists containing the same number
OF words. the respective prize viii
be awarded TO the one who has
used ~ the most lettets, The I'M
used letters viii not be considered
unless there is a tie on the numbtr
of words
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
A STORY BY
BROTHER FRANCS
IT'S TOLD FOR THE BENEFITiT
NAY Re TO OTHERS.

Brother Francis OF St Philips Home
for Industrious BOYS. AZ Broome Street
New York city, IN "A letter written June
g. 1902 says Having given All other
remedies trial without success. / con-
slider Father Johns Medicine the best
for bronchial troubles. it being the only
NEEDY 70 give me permanent relief
! recommend It 70 others likewise trOu-
A.-.d rrith the same results"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14
II JNISLEADIVG CABLECPAM

The senior partner Of a Chicago
brokerage firm was travelling abroad,
while the junior, his brother, was
spending the summer If a Wisconsin
summer resort. One day cablegram
came frCm the former, and the man in
the Office opened it. The words made
no sense to him, and he turned immc-
diately to the firm code. He was star
tied to find that even with the code
he conlds make no translation of the
words. He spent several hours i'll a
diligent search through all the ciphers
which might possibly have been used.
But at last, chagrined and worried
over lis failure and the delay, he
called up the junior member over the
long distance telephone.
An hour or more passed before the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

For many months the memory of
those words acted as spur to their
energies, and now after years have
passed two recall the interview clear
" and afectionately. The third girl
was i'll a fair way to realize her his
trionic ambition when death overlook
her.
Had Mr.. Jefferson made fun Of their
confession, they would have gone
away hurt and unsatished. Instead, he
taught them in a few words a lesson
they never forgot-that long and earn
est preparation is the only pathway to
success
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

along by his side toward the hotel, he
asked them several questions and
listened to the replies with the ut
most gravity. Then he turned to them.
DO you know" he said gently,
that the first and most important
thing IS for an actress to have SPLEEN
did education? The more she knows
the better chance she has of being a
great actress. You girls are much too
young to think of the stage yet, but
you are old enough to read and
Study"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

connection could be made, each min
ute Of which found the confidential
man more annoyed and unhappy over
the delay. Even a short time might
mean great loss if the business were
important.
At last his chiefs voice responded
to the call.
Have you and your brother pri-
vate ccde?' questioned the employee
anxiously. Il can make nothing Of his
message by the firm ,'r any other
cipher"
Read it, was the reply.
C. Norway, Pancakes Good"
A roar Of laughter came from the
wire
That's no code said the Junior
partner Il was in that same town
one summer, and ! told them if they
missed the pancakes there they'd miss
the finest thing in Europe He's just
letting me know they diin't."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

$GV fl motor car IS not alone
making its manufacturer a
millionaire It is the latest
matrimonial promoter 1t is
responsible for the beginning % many
a romance since it began its career
OF strcaking along American high
ways, to the amazement of the man
in the fields.
The part thai the automobile is
playing III affairs Of the heart may be
accounted for in several ways. Per
haDs its possession by the young man
is a strong argument in behalf Of his
ability to take care OF wife in
highly creditablc manner Perhaps its
leemess insures no interruption to the
proposal And still again, perhaps, d
red touring car has the same romantic
fascination Tor the young lady i'll
question that The red Sled Of her
school boy sweetheart exercised over
her when her dresses reached only to
her knees
A Society Matron Says More
Romances Are Made in Motor Cars
Than in Drawing Rooms Nowadays
But whatever the cause, more
rOmances, according to a well-knOWn
society matron of New York, are
begun in a motor car than i'll the
drawing-rOOm these days; and, really,
every time | see a big touring car
standing in front of a house where |
know there are girls of manageable
age, ! now look for the announcement
of an engagement little later on.
To all couples 50 brought to matri-
nony by its aid, the motor car is
serious essential to honeymoon happi-
ness. 1t is to Jack and Janet i'll 1904
what the pilliOn or the post-chaiSe was
to Edwin and Edwina in 1904 only it
Is lot more comfortable, more
speedy and more really romantic than
any of the old style cOnVeyances
favored Of lovers.
In other words, the matrimonial
motor car IS just about the acme of
cosy luxury and realization Of what
the poet meant when he talked about
being borne away on the wings of
love
That is, Ct course, provided you get
a frst-class car and have it fitted up
III the completest style, and map out
your road itinerary with judgment
and an eye to the beauties Of nature,
and take the woman of your choice
and of your heart into the secret of
your plans with you.
The Groom Must Tell the Bride
of the Motor Honeymoon
for Trousseau Reasons
Do not, as you hope for happiness,
attempt to spring a motor car honey
moon OH your newly-made bride She
won't fall i'll with your ideas, or even
step into your car, if you do You
must, on the contrary, confde to her,
in the early weeks of your engage
ment, made III the very same one,
perhaps, i'll which you hope for hon
cymoon tour, that you scheme Of bliss
is to whirl her away from the altar
your twenty horse power automobile
and spend at least a fortnight exploring,
i'll her exclusive company, the queer
lanes and highways new Of some par
ticularly beautiful part of the country.
She will like that, because she can
plan her wedding and her trousseau
accordingly, because it is just about
the most fashionable idea going, and
because she really relishes the pros
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

TPHE motor car is not alone
making its manufacturer a
L millionaire. 1t is the latest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

pect OF flashing through the country
at the rate OF thirty miles all hour, at
your side.
Of course, there are, then, two
means open to you by which you can
crafty her fancy and your own. Oh
can rent a guaranteed machine and d
chauffeur warranted to know the roads
and never look behind him. Then
you can sit i'll the roomy .tOnneau and
enjoy the society OF Janet to the brim.
But that is not the cnterprising nor
the mOdish way J OH should rent or
own your car and run it yourself, and
you must devote at least three weeks
TO active preparation for the trip
If you don't know how to steer,
brake, pack, oil, clean and mend a
hOrseless carriage, you should learn,
and furthermore, you should let your
bride-to-be learn also. She will wish
and demand to be taught, because on
the tour she is sure to want to take
turns with you at the wheel In a
couple of weeks She can get such an
Intelligent grasp on transmission, jump
sparks, splash fabrication, carburetters
and claw couplings that you'll wonder
whether you are not about to marry. d
mechanical genius.
She will also learn how to slide into
4 set of Overalls and crawl under the
chassis and investigate any mechani-
cal difficulty, and in the end, if she IS
just the right sort, you will hardly
ever need the assistance of repair
shop man when she is by your side.
Take Care to Start With
the Automobile
IN Tip-Top Condition
But, provided both you and your
hanCec are expert motorists, you must
still devote some little time and some
triting expense, prior to the opening
OF the honeymoon, to putting the car
i'll SPECIAL touring order. If your car
IS d possession Of some months
standing, it is necessary to send it to
the shop for tuning up, no matter how
excellent its condition may be-
Order every inch Of the machinery
examined and the brass trimmings
FURNISHED and lacquered If the up
hOlstery is only furnished the least bit
and the body varnish merely touched
here and there, you are still justified in
having the whole body recovered and
repa1nted.
In case you are a motOrist Of repu-
tatiOn and abundant cash, and you are
purchasing a new car with d view to
hOneymoOning therein, you need only
hint to the cars manufacturer of the
first use which you wish to make of
it, and he will send your new, grand,
lOw-swung phaeton to your father-in-
laws door, on the wedding day, look
ing like mighty steed that has been
groomed to the point Of perfection.
For spring honeymoon tours, it is
the fashion this year to paint the cars
gray green with gilt lines sparingly
introduced, though white and gold is
standard combination ever in high
favor.
The upholstery i'll a car Of the first
mentioned color is of leather, in a
tone that matches the body, and the
bride lets the color of the car pre-
dominate in her choice Of a going
away gown.
There Must Be Plenty of Room
in the Tonneau for
the Brides Luggage
When your order goes forth for the
purchase Of a powerful and handsome
new car, or the retouching Of your old
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14
The Newest Opera BAGS.

Opera bags are seen Of a new ma
terial, which il relief after the silk
and satin receptacles used for So long.
The newest ones are woven Of a gold
or silver cord wrapped with silk
thread. Red bags are pretty with
either the silver or gold cord, a. are
also the pink and blue bags a green
one seen recently was very elegant
with the gold cord interviewer. These
bags are lined with India silk of d
contrasting color, and they come iii all
shapes, sizes and colors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

had come to town,
they resolved, i'll
solemncouncil as
sembled, to ask
his aid and ad-
vice. For several
days they made
good their es-
cape from their
homes, not wish
ing to conhde in
the unsympathet-
ic, and hung
about the stage
door. DiscOur-
aged by not
c a t c h II g a
glimpse OF the &C
tor, they wrote
him a letter eX-
planning their am
bition and their
trials. His reply,
telling them to
be at the stage
door after the
next matinee, sent
them into paroX-
ysms of delight.
When he APP
peared they were
so breathless that
they were hardly
able to acknowl-
edge their iden-
tity.
AS they walked
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14
HERE'S II JOE JEFFERSON STORY

- NE of the many stories told
of Joseph Jefferson is that of
~ an interview he had with
some children in Detroit,
Michigan. Three little girls of ten
years or more old were incurably
stage struck. At home their yearn-
ings were not greatly encouraged, so
that the trio had become a mutual
consolation society
When they heard that Mr.. Jefferson
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14
4 WIFE'S MESSAGE
Cured Her Husband Of
Drinking.
Write Her Today and She viii
Gladly Tell You How She Did H.
Ny husband was hard drinker for over q
years and had tried in every way to stop bat

hard drinker for over 20
in every way to stop but
could not do so. I at last
cured him by a simple
home remedy which any
one can give secretly. ]
want every one who has
drunkenne s S in their
homes to know Of this ana
if they are sincere in their
desire to cure this disease
and will write to me. 1 will
tell them just what the
remedy is. Ny address is
Mrs. Margaret Anderson,
Box SPA 8illburn, n. Y.
l am sincere in this offer
/ have sent this valuable
information to thousands
t to you If you will but write
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
AIexandria's Trade.

Thirteen wagons, loaded with miscel-
laneous merchandise, were on Mr.. w.
M. Reardon's wharf this morning await
ing opportunities to deposit their con-
tents on river steamers. Often similar
scenes are witnessed on the Norfolk and
Washington steamers wharf, and at W.
A. Smoot e. Co.'S wharf a barkentine, two
three-masted schoopers and coal barges
were moored at one time recently.
Messrs. Smoot & Co., II. X. Field d
Co. and Aitcheson q Bro, lumber dealers,
are often kept busy receiving and ship
ming lumber, while large schooners are
continually engaged in transporting rail-
road ties from Alexandria to northern
ports. Union street merchants and
others conducting business near that
thoroughfare are using many railroad
cars in which TO transport goods. Alex
andria is slowly but surely forging ahead
as shipping depot, and the merchants
are endeavoring to expand their trade
as much as possible. The action OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
about ten years ago in placing depot
on Union street has sided materially in
furthering the commercial interests OF
this city, as Alexandria is now recog-
nized as shipping point possessing IA
cilities equal to those of any city in this
section of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
The Market.

There was an abundant supply of
seasonable country produce in market
this morning. More country people
we're present than usual. Prices in
some articles were stationary, out IN
others there was weakening tendency
Butter was still selling at 2OaZ0c a
pound, and eggs at pc dozen. There
was a profusion of vegetables OF dllieren,
varieties. Tomatoes we're being disposed
of at &c a quarter peck. Lima beans
were held at 25c box. Peaches, Plums'
huckleberries and blackberries were
plentiful. The fish benches were stock
ed with fine varieties from salt water
Rock, butterfish, tailors, founders
Spanish mackerel, &c, were among the
specimens on the benches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
Return of the Light Infantry.

The Alexandria Light Infantry return
cd home from st Louis about hali-past
six O'Clock this morning, on Chesa-
peake and Ohio train. The members ofthe
command express themselves as highly
pleased with their trip. The Alexan.
dfians speak in terms Of appreciation OF
the hospitabIe manner in which they
were entertained by those having charge
of the military department at the expo
sitiou. Everything which could have
added to their comfort or pleasure had
been anticipated. Previous to the de-
parture of the members of the Light In
iantry for their home Lieutenant Coch-
ran was requested TO send more Virgin
ia soldiers 10 the exposition. The COM
maiud stopped at Louisville, KY on
their way TO st. Louis and the members
were royally entertained. The following
from the Louisville Times OF the I'D IN
slant will be read with interest by all
Alexandrians.
"The members of Company g, OF the
Seventeen Regiment, Virginia National
Guard, passed through the city Wednes.
day EN- route from their home at Alex
andria, Va, to the Worlds Fair at st.
Louis, where they will 60 into camp for
Ten DAYS with some of the other COM
panies of the regiment The expense of
the trip is being paid by the citizens of
Alexandria and subscription among the
members. The company was in charge OF
First Lieut.. T. B. Cochran. They al
rived in the city at noon and did not
leave for St. Louis until 10 O'Clock in
the evening. Some of the officers of the
First Artillery Battalion met Lieut.. /.
b. Cochran at the depot and entertained
him at supper at Seelbach's Hotel. The
enlisted men were also entertained by
some OF the members of the Louisville
batteries. The visitors were a fine lot OF
fellows and made a good impression by
their sOldierly appearance and gentleman
" behavior while here. They greatly ap-
pre,iated the hospitality of the Louisville
soldiers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
4 NeighbOr Protested

At the last meeting Of the City Coun-
Gil petition of citizen for the privilege
of making frame addition to house
situated within the fire limits was granted
by both boards. While the petitioner
was making arrangements TO construct
the purposed addition protest was en-
tered by an adjoining property owner.
The attention OF Mayor Simpson having
been called to the matter, he informed
the petitiones that under the circum-
stances he could not see his way clear
TO sign his name in appreciation of the
action of Council. The petitioner, there
fore, concluded that he would use brick
instead of wood in the improvement. 1t
is customary when such prayers are made
TO Council to obtain the consent OF adj
joining property-owners. This was prob
ably neglected in the case referred to
above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
atExASpR1A GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
John Robinson's Circus.

John Robinson's famous circus will
visit Alexandria on Wednesday. There
will be colossal street parade, some Of
the features of which will be the fol.
lowing:
John Robinson, the third, and his
So, 900 tandem Of Arabian horses The
acrobatic bicyclist. The famous band
of lady buglers. The first big band
chariot, with l6 soloists, drawn by eight
coal black horses. with white enameled
trappings. Eight English traps, oc-
cupied by lady performers. The child
ren's menagerie, miniature cages drawn
by Shetland ponies. Monster open den
of Russian wild ooars. Electric net
wagon of East IDoia prize anteloPes.
Stable Of horned horses, only ones
now on exhibition in America. The
great golden sunburst contains tne
bospheruus from New South Wales, The
last Of his race. Massive Grecian open
tank of educated performing sea hons.
Grand allegory, The Dnbar ut DEM
historical art van. Arctic moving
nInnre of white polar and black sea
bears ROYAL iableau car with the eccen-
tric clown band. The large elephant,
Tillie, wearing an Egyptian houdah, con-
tanning the oriental band. followed by
Queen, the biggest elephant in the
world and the John Robinson herd Of
performing elephants. Carved Roman
lion den, containing the S., 900 lion,
Sultan, and his interesting family.
Queen Anne chariot cage, with The larg-
est group of Bengal tigers ever in bon.
dage. Massive engraved mirror car OF
spotted and black leopards, followed by
Highland tableau van OF fine jaguars, the
oryx, etc. Wild West display; Two
tribes of Indian Warrior. Golden en-
bossed high band chariot drawn by 10
dun horses yellow enameled trapplings.
Turkish gymnasium cage containing. a
world of monkeys, 81 varieties.
Italian yeranda car with snakes OF al
most every known foreign species Aus
tralian hammock den, with ostriches and
kangaroos from the South Seas. Grand
German calliope, and orchestral steam
piano tuned to concert pitch drawn by
"a Shetland ponies.
Immediately after the parade the free
shows take place on the circus ground
and the annex departments open. The
stand for the sale of early admission
tickets charges ten cents extra for those
who wish TO avoid the rush and crowd
at the ticket wagon. There is no extra
charge at the regular ticket wagon Office
which always opens at the advertised
hour. In case of inclement weather the
water proof tents insure perfect protec-
ton and comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
Woodward 6 LothrOp,
10th, 18th. F and g Sts., n. w.
WASHINGTON. D..
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The barge Caroline, from Baltimore,
is discharging a cargo of ice at Mr. w.
NJ. Reardon's wharf.
A regular meetingof R, Z. Lee Camp
Confederate Veterans, will be held Mon
day evening at 8 O'Clock.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Eddie Jansen
and Ida Mills, both Of Fredericksburg,
aud 10 Clinton g. Bateman, OF Colum-
bia, No., aud Anna Louise Johnston, Of
Arlington.
As has heretofore been stated, Mr.. b.
F. Strickler has purchased OF Mr.. Ed
ward Hughes the goodwill and fixtures
of the Alexandria House, southeast
corner of Prince and st. Assph streets,
and on Monday next will take charge oil
that well-kuown hostelry.
r. Bass will serve clam chowder free at his
place on north Fairfax street tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-30
Shipments of Peaches.

Over 700 cars of Georgia peaches have
recently passed through this city to New
York, whence they are distributed
through the north and east. These
shipments have been via the Southern
and Baltimore and Ohio roads. the cars
having been transported across the river
to Shepherds. The roads expect to
handle from 80 to 60 cars per day till
the season ends. The time made be-
tween Alexandria and New York by the
.'peach" train is eight hours.