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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Sinking of Transfer Barge.

About ten clock last night the Baltl-
more and Ohio transfer barge loaded with
freight cars arrived at the slip foot OF
Wilkes street. While locomotive was
engaged in pulling the cars from the
barge two jumped the track and brought
orerations to standstill. The tugboat
Beaverton proceeded to Shepherds to re-
port the matter and upon its return II
was seen thatthe barge had been damaged
by the accident and was sinking. A car
in the meantime had run overheard and
another had been thrown on lis side
against the northern leg of the slip.
About two o'clock this morning the
water was awash with the barge A few
hours later an engine from the Southern
depot began the work of replacing the de-
rallied cars upon the track and pulling
others ashore. A sterm crane was used
TO rescue the car which had run over
board and to raise that which had been
thrown on its side. At the completion
of this work the barge will be pumped
out. 1t will probably be several days be-
fore the service can be renewed, as re-
pairs to the barge will be necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
OPENING AND CLOSING OF AAILs

Northern mails, week days, close at ~
9 80 and 100 q. NJ, and go, 64C, 20
and 10 45 p. m. Open at % p M, EO IA.
and A 80 D. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 8 80 a. m, 20 p. m. aud ~ p, M
Southern mails via Charlottesville close al
7 30 and 10 40 a. M, and 80, Is and lO 40
o. M. Open at 90 q. m. and 23Oand 80 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close al
10 30 a. NJ, and $50. 30 and 90 p. M
Open at 8 a. m. and and p. N.
Mans sas Division mails close at 70 g. m
and 4 90 D. m. Open at 1900 m.
Alex%ndria and Round Hill mails close q
80 a. m. and p. m. Open at 100 g. m. and
30 p. N.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at $50 p;
m. and 10 As p. m. Open at sU o. N. ano
40 p. m. o.o
Washington mails close at 80, 30 and
lilOa. m, and go, 40, S23 and 104t
o. m. Open at s 90 a. M, u 90 m and 1OO p
u Office HOars-open at 800 q. m. Close al
600p. m. u
at 10 % a. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes 30 and 10 90 q. "A. and 8 % and
20 n. m. Full route-6 30 q. m and 80 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and close
Deliveries made 500 a. m, p. m. and Is
p. m. ,,;,,,,s.
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Police Court.

GJustice II. b. Cation presidiug.1
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Joseph Timbin, colored, arrested by
Officer Knight charged with assaulting
John Dogan with knife, was fined So.
Two young men, arrested by Officers
Beach, Belts and Knight on suspicion
of taking tobacco from a railroad car,
had their case continued until The 18th
One was released on $500 bond lor hi
appearance; the other was held.
Augustus Marshall, colored, arresie'
by Officer Gill charged with assauiuni
and cutting James Diggs, had his cas-
continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
The Late Drowning Accident.

The drowning of Edward u. Lee, a
naperbanger and member of the Capital
Yacht Club of Washington, on sunday
= lt and the destruction of his naptha
launchby the paddle wheel of the steamer
Harry Randall opposite the Washington
arsenal is still causing considerable COM
ment in the capital city. The matter Is
TO be thoroughly investigated and the IN
ouiry began today at the morgue in
Washington. Capt. Barker, of the Ran
dali. saws he saw the sails of the yacht
Mist outlined against the lights Of the
city, and signaled the engineer to stop,
and then proceeded TO the wharf under
one bell as soon as he saw that the yacht
would clear. He heard the crash OF the
paddlewheels striking some object, but
thought it a piece of driftwood. his re-
mort AZ submitted to the steamboat IN
spectors, Wright and White, reads as iol,
lows. "On my return from Colonial
Beach, July II, at about 1920 O'Clock,
the steamer Harry Randall is said to have
run over a small naphtha launch. | saw
no boat or light, but heard crash under
the wheel. The accident happened while
makieg the turn to 60 into the slip at the
River View wharf. Washington, ID. y.
Mr.. George II. Bright captain OF the
Mist narrowly escaped drowning while
endeavoring to save Lee. He claims
that the accident resulted from the fact
that the Pentz and Randall were racing
at the time it happened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Killed nv n Train.

Mr.. Harry Gosnell, of Manassas, was
struck by north bound train No. lS at
Culpeper yesterday afternoon and died
at 7:45 O'Clock last night. His body
was taken to Manassas today for
burial. Mr.. Gosnell was in the employ
of the Southern Railway at Culpeper,
and in getting out of the way of south
bound train he stepped in front of No,
Is, going north, with fatal results. Mrs.
Gosnell was so Frustrated with grief over
the news of the injury to her husband
that she was not able to go to his bed
sidn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The work of repaving Commerce
street from King to West has been COM
pleted.
There was a tournament at Poplar
Springs, near Bailey's cross roads, Far
fax county, today.
Luther Carter, real estate agent, has
sold to Willie l.. Clark a farm neal
Franconia, Fairfax county.
The Lady Maccabees will meet t.
night at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows Hall
on north Columbus street.
The weather was warm again last nigh
although periodical breezes from the
southwest, west and northwest afforded
some relief. The hot wave still holds sway
and the Weather Bureau gives no signs
of collapse OF its backbone.
Mrs. Catherine Finley has entered
suit in Washington againsther husband
Patrick Finley for maintenance, to re-
strain him from selling or incumberine
certain real estate, and to enjcin him iron
interfering with her in the occupation Of
her home. The complainant allege'
that her husband has deserted aftel
having been married forty years, the
ceremony having taken place in this
city.
The mercury at noon today registered 92'
and though the humidity in the atmosphere
was not as great as il was yesterday the TEN
perature continues hot enough to suit sala
mander.
A number Of bricklayers employed at the
Washington navy yard, including, seyera
living in this city, quit work yesterday wher
colored man was put TO work with them.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton Yesterday to Arthur L. Craig and Mary
Ida Williams, Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Death and Funeral.

Mrs. Jennie Topping died at her home,
SI4 north Royal street, at an early hour
this morning. The deceased had recent
ly been paralyzed. She was born in Scot
land rs years ago. The remains will be
forwarded by Mr.. B. Wheatley to Ster-
Ing, Loudoun county, for interment.
The remains of Mrs. Catharjne Sulli-
van we're brought here this morning from
Casanova, Fauquicr county, and inferred
from ST. Mary's Church. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father Kelly,
of BristOw,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
The Bridge Approach.

A start has been made on the filling
and grading of the embankment which
is to form the Washington approach to
the Highway bridge, now being built
across the Potomac. A small force OF
hired scraper teams is engaged in remov-
ing the earth from the excess fill along
the west slope of the Pennsylvania Rail
road bridge embsnkment and deposiung
it in place along the west side OF the
temporary roadway to the old Long
| bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Union Excursion.

The fifteenth annual union Sunday
school excursion took place today. The
excursionists went to Marshall Hall on
the steamer Charles Manchester. The
FIRST boat left at 1890 a. M, the second
at 3 p. m. and the last boat will leave
at 7:l5 this evening. The excursionists
will arrive home about l / o'clock. The
evening trip will afford delightful OPP
portunity for those who were unable tc
90 down today to enjoy ride on tht
river after sunset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

Philadelphia is to have a hospital dc,
voted exclusively to the treatment and
study of tumors and cancerous growths.
At present there are only two institu-
tons in that city-the Almshouse and
the Home for Incurables-where persons
suffering from cancer are admitted. In
asmuch as the disease has doubled IN
forty years, the demand for a special
hospital for the treatment of it has be-
come great.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Case Continued.

Two young men were before inc
Police Court this morning charged with
taking tobacco from car on Union
street. In the absence of some material
witnesses their case was postponed until
the Doth instant. One of the accused
furnished bail in the sum of $500 for
his appearance at that time The otner
was held until he could furnish security
for a like amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

One lot Mems 25c Ties reduced to.........
Mems 25c Blue Underwear reduced
to, each.........". ...'...'..'''''.' ''''''
Mems SOC Colored Negligee Shirts with
two separate collars reduced to, each
One lot Mems SOC Working Shirts with
collar attached reduced to eaeho".....
One lot Mems Odd Belts reduced to-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

1oIc Colored Lawns reduced to........... 10
l2ic Colored Dress Bingham reduced to,
400 Bleached Table Linen reduced
to, yard. 10
zoe Bleaehed Twill Sheeting, q yards
wide, reduced to, yard. ......."......::. ~
35c Pequot Bleached Shesting, p yards ~
widen. ."..".....:.. 1900 20
Zoe Fruit Of the Loom Bleached Mus
lin, yard wide.......... ......;.'''' o
&c Heavy Unbleached Cotton, yard. A.
i2Ic Heavy Ready.shrunk Cannon
Cloth reduced to, yard ............. 49,. 10
ice Fine Colored Lawns reduced to, ,o,
yard ....... i<7
1Sc Tan, White and Black Volles re- ,o,
duced to, yard :; ;,D;;.. lza
lSc Colored Wide All.silk. Ribbon re-
duced to, yard.........,..:",... .:...;.;.-'' lzs
5000 spoOls Brooks Black Machine
Cotton reduced to.................. $3.50" II
Ladies' loo and Csc Fancy Collars re-
duced 10, each........ ............:....;:" IN
Twenty dozen Ladies Fine Muslin
Pants, special price, pair......... .:.":. 2l'
Csc, 35c and SOC Leather Side Satchels
reduced to, each......."."............. ~
SOC, 75c and 81 Lace Door Panels re- 80
duced to, each..... ..''. '.'.'' %
Ladies' 25c Fancy Hose reduced to, -
palr................ .....-..s :. ''''.''''''-'''
Misses Soc r. & G. COrsets reduced to,
palr.......
Ladies' SOC and $1.00 Bust Forms re-
duced to, pair. ......"....... ..... .''.'' 20
Ladies' 75c r. K c. Gray Corsets re-
duced to, pair.-...."........ ........'." ~
Ladies' 15c Sun Bonnets reduced to, .
eaeh........... $1,000 ''''''' 4"
Children's Good Black Hose, all sizes,
pair .........''''''''''.'''''. see '.''
Three pieces 15c Furniture Covering
reduced to, yard. ......". III
Ladies' Sl.OO Wash Underskirts reduc- %
ed to, each. ......."........'..'a' ''''' go 10
One lot Ladies' Silk Waists reduced to, 10
each.... -. .. .....''s'''s'' 49, ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

The Alexandrians and team from the
Washington navy yard played game OF
baseball on the grounds of the latter yes
terday afternoon. The Alexandrians were
victorious by score of Ito l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
DRY GOODS
DRY GOODS.
Swan Bros.
424-426 KING STREET.
ANNUAL, REDUCTION SALE OF
Summer Goods.

big reduction sale Of Summer Goods in progress You
should opportunity buying desirable
goods greatly reduced prices We will have many weeks hot whe
and now provide when from hyf
Many small should be taken
tango of early Read carefully list of good for this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Lansburgh s Bro,
40 to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Rids Rejected.

Bids were opened yesterday by the
committee on streets for giaveling parts
of Wolfe, Payne, Gibbou and Columbus
streets. There we're three bidders
Chas. Cuvillier, VIM. Hamersley and
p. L Rush. The committee decided
that all of the bidds were too high and
the City Engineer was directed to have
the work done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Worlds Fair, st. Louis, Mo.
May-November, 1904.

Worlds Fair, st. Louis, MO-,
May-November, 1904.
On account of the above occasion, effective
April IS, 1904, the Southern Railway will
place on sale, daily. tickets at extreme y.
" low rates from Alexandria, Va. to st. =
Louis Mo-, ami return, via Charlottesville, &.
4 o. Railway, Louisville and Southern Rail
way. The round trip rate from Alexandria
for season ticket Is $si.20;. for sixty day
limit ticket $26, and for hfteen-day limit
ticket s2i.50. For full information as !! to
schedules, sleeping car accommooa'.ons, IL
Illustrated literssure, Dc. address Ti any agent OF
Alexandria. Va.
Is. BROWN, General Agent,
VII. TAYLoE, G. T. A.,
Washington. ID. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
uCorst oraII Experiences.

Con o,vtbing be worse than TO feel tna'
ev Sn ANY Will be your last? Such was The
expcrinnce of Mrs. S. II. Newson. Decatur
Ala. For II three years" she writes, = en-
dured insafierabie pain from indigestion .aa
stomach and bowel trouble. Death see%su
inevitable when doctors and all remedies ssne'
failed. At length was induced to Try Eieci
!rie Bitters and the result was miraculous,
improved at once and now Pm completely
recovered. For Liver, Kidney, StomaeIn
anu Bowel troubles Electric Bitters Is th'
IInis{E medicine. Only SOC. It's guarantees
ofsh' ;. Leadbeater x Sons druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this SEE
:, &C. &C. and continued warm tonight. we'd
t ues5a az fair, followed by showers and not so
ne, in The afternoon light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Remnants Of Ribbons, IacsS, Embroderies, IelVeS,
Lawns, GinghanS, Percaes, CalicOes,
&C., At Very Low Prices.
Mems Furnishings.

|, One lot Mems Linen Collars reduced TO,
QOZen.............. .........................
% dozen Mems Fancy l2ic Hose reduc-
ed to, pair........ encouragement"
Mems fine SOC Fancy Lace Hose re-
dueed to, yard. ........ .............. 80.
Mems fine SOC Colored Hegligee Shirts
reduced to, each.....-.., :. ....,....;:.....
One lot Mems 800 Colored Negligee
Shirts reduced to........-..........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Local Matters.

.,o rises tomorrow at 4:4s and sets 7;2S'
-: sun IT, To- al 200 a. m. and l:24 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

CHERRY COUGH CURE--A safe, plea
- ID ,s.eectuaI remedy for Coughs, Colds
s snS a III Affections Of the throat and lungs.
C anu no morphine or other injurious
SSSn..;eais Price, 25c. For sale by
Z. 9. LEADBEATER 4 SONS.
LEADBEATERs'S Perfected Preparation
~ he Tasteless Extract Of COD LIVER OIL.
~ ounce bottles, tic. For sale By
- E. 8 LEADBEATER 4 SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

Try case of six halfgallon bottles or q
tlemijohn of Eve gallons Of MlCO WATER:
Once used you will use no other Endorsed
hundreds Of our leading citizens.
ie1s i'm MUTUAL ICE co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
In L OOOOO'
Woodward ( L0IlP0p
10th. 1 lth. f 4 G StsN w.
WASHINGTON. d. G.
During the heated ira the store CLOSES at
O'Clock; Saturdays at l..
Women Midsummer
Apparel.
During the heated tra the store closes at
5 O'Clock; Saturdays at l..

Shirt Waists and Shirt Waist Suits of linen
and lawn; White Mohair Separate Skirts and
other things for hot weather wear. Very
special prices are quoted.
White Mohair Brilliantine Skirts, 7-gore
fare style, with killed bottoms.
Special Price, IS. Regularly 1913.
White Brilliantine Skirts, 9-gored fare
style with high killed bottoms.
Special Price, $50. Regularly 1915.
White Brilliantne Skirts, l5-gored style
with wide pleat on each seam.
Special Price, 1915. Regularly $40.
White Corded Mohair Skirts, with killed
bottoms aud trimmed with bands OF white
tafieta silk.
Special Price, $40. Regularly $3.50.
Genuine Irish Linen Shirt Waists. with
hemstitched yoke and extended shoulders;
full pleated fronts.
Special Value, 1926.
Genuine Irish Linen Shirt Waists. with
Renaissance lace fronts and pleated backs.
Special Price, s.. Regularly $3.50.
China Silk Waists, in all sizes.
Special Price, 1915. Regularly IS and So.
Brown Liner Travelling Garments, made
with cape and belt, strapped seams and no
collar.
Special Value. $40.
Silk Coats in the popular champagne shade
of "Cloth Of Gold, made with shoulder cape
and full sleeves.
Special Values. Sl5 and $3.50.
Genuine Irish Linen Shirt Waist Suits all
white or all blue.
Special Price, $3.50. Regularly $40.
White Embroidered Pattern Shirt Waist
Suits.
Special Price, $40. Regularly $3.50.
An entirely new idea is an Ice Wool 8-4
Square Summer Shawl, to be worn as scarf.
They come in all white, all blue and in rain
bow effects.
Special Value, $3.50.
| Misses 2.Piece White Dresses
India Linon Dresses. fine and sheer. Sizes
~, IA and l6.
$3.50 Each. Regular Price. $40.
Also lot Of fine Persian Lawn Dresses.
waist deliberately trimmed; sizes II, IA and 10.
$3.50 Each. Regular Price, si5.
Third foor-G st.
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 1lth, F and g Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON. d. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

q, isn,leu Ilans are made fresh twice daily
~ a, h aa Restaurant--at five o'clock in
;ne AFTERNOON and eight o'clock in the even
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
SUMNER
FABRICS
REDUCED

Just now we are in the midst OF a
Clearance Sale of Summer Fabrics, and
prices are reduced far below the bargain
point. Here are few of the leaders 4;
Satin Pongee, Satin India, Satin Foulard
and Habutai, q aud "a inches wide; reg,
ularity priced at soc, 69c, zoe, snd
$l.OO a yard. Clearance Price, per .3OC
yard .'''''''''''''.'''
About 800 yards of 96-inch Black .Tafieta,
bonght subject to slight imperfections-so
slight that they will in 10 way AFFECT er.d Lse
in to 81 yard lengths, 81 %
for ....,.... ............ .......' ''.'''''''"
27 Black and white India silk Waists
new STYLES latest effect in pleats that sell y
usually at s2.9S and $s.4S. This 90
IN EIa-F and White best quality India
silk Waists; every style work Of tailor.s
art they sell usually at 1895. $49S, $500
and 1898. This lot at......."...... W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George X. BabcOck was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best linimeni
he ever used. Mr.. Babcock is we'll
known citizen of North Plain, Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm for
sprains and bruises. 1t will effect a
cure in one-tbird the time required by
any other treatment. For sale oy
Richard Gibson and w. F. Creighton
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

Steamed Hard Shell Crabs. Deviled Crabs
and Salad, prepared from steamed crabs OF oui
own picking, are relished by every one one
PammePs Restaurant Home phone 6S. Bel
jnhone 16q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
A L PER CENT.
INVESTMENT.
Seven six-rOOm frame
dwellings OH West side OF
Columbus street. between
Wythe and Madison SITS,
occupied by prOmpt-pay-
ing tenants,
Price, $4,000.
For Sale.

FIVE CHOICE BUILDING LOTS ON
the east side of Columbus, between Pendle-
ton and Wythe streets, at the very low
price of 2Oc per foot. This is one OF the
best residential sections Of the city, and Is
improving more rapidly than any other.
ONE OF THE FINEST BUILDING LOTS
in the city within a short distance of Christ
Church. 45xll0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

MOO WATER is absolutely free from
ORGANIC MATTER, requires no Dol
ing, is deliciously palatable and clear as
crystal. Jez3 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
SiIVerWare.

Those who are in need Of Tableware, will
find a line at our store that will interest them.
Knives, Forks and Spoons made from Solid
Silver Metal, and at prices which will sur
prise you. Silver Metal is combination OF
silver, aluminium and nickel, which gives
strength, lightness and richness OF color.
SEE DISPLAY IN OUR STORE.
Set of Six Teaspoons -.... ....."............ DOC
Set Of Three Tablespoons. .."...".... Soc
Set of Three Dessert Spoons ......~........ soc
Set of Three Forks ......-. 6oc
Set of Three Knives. go. Doc
Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction or Money
Refunded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

FOR sALE.-The famous LEE COAL at
the lowest market prices. ,oo.co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh& Bro,
washington's Favorite Store.

Store closes, 5 p. m.-saturdays, sp. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-19

CCISSORS. KNIVES AND RAZORS
- ground: razors honed lawn mowers sharp,
ened; locks and guns repaired; keys htted
and door bells repaired. T. ID. GRAIN. iO4
north Pitt street. lyls 3t-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25
rH. srN stFNsfs q. sskEfrFMSEK

as this enthusiastic young German was
in revealing a new continent should
utterly vanish from view. He was like
LIvINosToNE in that he not only him
self revealed large regions Of the un-
known, but also stimulated the zeal OF
others and gave an impetus to explora-
ton. He surpassed all his predecessors
in the extent of his discoveries in Aus
tralia. He gave years to the explora-
ton and geological study Of New South
Wales. He was the first to reveal Queens
land throughout it's northern and south
ern extent, tramping for 1900 miles with
seven comrades, passing from the tenn
perate to the torrid regions, mapping
new rivers and mountain ranges, de-
soribing many tribes, and living wholly
on the resources of the wild country
during the journey Of sixteen months.
When he had sent his second book to the
press he started to make the first trans
continental journey; and the curtain fell
on his career four months later, after he
had left FITzRoY Downs in Queensland
to strike westward into the desert