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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
An Acknowledgment.

To the Editor of the Alexandria 9c-ette:
Will you allow me to occupy III
space in your paper, long enough :.
extend the heartfelt thanks of myself
and inmates of the Children's Home.
to the kind friends who have so gener-
ously remembered us from time To- time.
The Home has been the recipient of
many favors OF various kinds, for which
we deem II but lust and right that we
should make public acknowledgment.
Friends Of our Home and little ones in
Hinton, West Virginia, sent US large
donation Of warm clothing for our chill
dren, and last week large box came
from New York city, sent by Mrs. F.
NJ. Freeman, Superintendent of the
Mothers Mission. Kind friends here in
Alexandria have sent us many useful
donations OF clothing. Truly, God and
His people have been good to US, and
we are deeply grateful for all we have
received. We feel that this work is
gaining friends. The w. G. T. u.
God bless them) have started weekly
prayer meeting at the Home, and we
feel that it will result in great good. We
hope the Christian people of this city
will come from time to time, and help
us at our Monday evening services; come
and hear our children sing. Within the
past two months four of our household
have made public profession of their
faith in Christ, one Of our sweet young
workers aud enc of our dear little girls.
We feel encouraged TO hope that the
Holy spirit is working in our midst and
God is blessing US.
(MRs.) MARY s. MASON,
Matron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

SINCE Gen. Wheeler donned the blue
he has become somewhat of cuckoo al
the expense of his COOL sense. While
in Washington yesterday he talked about
the recent maneuvers at Manassas and
during his talk said
The American, because of the destruc-
ton of his vast forests, is no longer the
riaemsn he was in the days of Washing
ton, Jackson, and up to the civil war.
He must learn again. We are approach
ing the condition of Europe, where every
man has to be taught the use of firearms
by the authorities. The American is
still the best soldier in the world. Maneu-
vers are necessary-they are the best
sort of schooling for officers and men
alike.
Gen. Wheeler visited Manassas last
week and knows that only blank car
iridges was used, so of course the rife
practice was a farce. His observation,
however, that 1--WE are approaching the
condition of Europe" is sadly too true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
STATE OIL OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COVNTY.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm Of +. j. Cheney &
Co., doing business in the city Of Toledo,
county and State aforesaid, aud that SAID firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. ID.
1885. A. w. GLEASON,
Seal Notary fuohc;;
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testlInonlals
free. F. ]. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, U.
Sold by all Druggia, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Has Sold a Pile OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

| have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years and
il has given entire satisfaction. l have
sold pile of ii and can recommend it
highly.-Joseph Mckinney, Linton,
Iowa. You will find this remedy a good
friend when troubled with a cough or
cold. 1t always affords quick relief and
is pleasant to take. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman and w. F. Creighton
& Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
To Revive an Old Fashion.

London, Sept. II. = A movement has
been started among English noblemen
and others to revive the old custom of
wearing knickerbockers and stockings as
a substitute for evening dress. A club
called the Knickerbocker Club has been
formed to push the fashion. A reception
will be held at the Carlton shortly to in
augurate the movement. King Edward is
said to be in sympathy with the move
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Trust those who have tricd.

suffered from oatsFrh Of the worst kind
and never hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream
Balm seems to do even that.-Oscar Ostrom,
IS Warren Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
i suffered from catarrh; it got so bad
could not work; used Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well.-A. c. Clarke, 34l shaw
mutt Ave, Boston, Mass.
The Balm does not irritate or cause sneez.
ing. Sold by druggists at 80 cts. or mailed
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St., New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
What IL Life I?

10 the last analysis nobody knows, but we
90 know that it is under strict law. Abuse
that law even slightly, pain results. Irreg-
ulaF living means arrangement of the organs.
resulting in Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble DR.: Kings New Life Pills quickly
readjusts this. It's gentle, yet thorough.
Only 26c at Z. s. Lesdbeater 4 Sons drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

Court of Boletourt; continued till next
term.
Moore Lime Company vs., johnson,
from Circuit Court of Botetourt argued
and submitted.
Next case, Carter VS.. Wood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
The New York Stock Market.

New.York, Sept. 17.--Irregular movements
characterized the stock market this morning,
but the tendency Of prices was somewhat re-
dictionary. As a rule, the recessions fell q
little short Of one per cent, and there was no
specially prominent feature. The specula-
ton is quieter than Of late, but the temper
Of the market is rather Indifferent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

Fire which started from an unknown
cause under the furnishing goods store
of Henry Seller, in Cincinnati, o., early
this morning, caused a panic among
the guests of the Hotel Bristol, which is
overhead, with Offices on the second
floor, and caused prostration to a number
of women in the hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

FOR SALE.-The famous LEE COAL at
the lowest market prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
The Boston Derby
At$2 90,
New School Shoes.

We carry only the bAst styles and shapes
adapted to boys and girls Of all ages.
New goods, recently arrived-and particu-
larly desirable for school wear-are
Misses Kidskin Lace and Button Shoes
patent tip and tip Of same; sizes II to 2.
Palr"..."..."....u. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $l.0O
Misses Box Calfskin Lace Shoes, patent tip
and tip of same; sizes IL to 2. Pair. $3.50
Children's and Misses Button and Lace
Shoes, of kidskin, box calf and patent ideal
skin-very stylish and serviceable and made
in the best possible manner, sizes 81 to 100.
Pair ....... 80. ................ $i.S5 to 81 co
Sizes IL TO 2. Pair. 81 80 to s.. so
Third foor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17

1T Is thought that few convictions
of perjury with the limited penalty would
have a salutary effect upon the morals of
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
New School Hosiery.

so dozen pairs Girls and Boys Fast Black
Hose, with double knees, toes and heels; fine
ribbed medium weight.
Soc; 8 Pairs for ST.
Boys "Iron-clad" Hose, with double heels
and toes; fine and broad ribbed. The best
hose on the market today for service; sizes 7
to 10.
25c Pair.
Main foor-F st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
New School Hats for
Misses and Children.

A nice assortment of Trimmed Hats, new.
becoming. and stylish effects, prettily trim
med with ribbons, velvets, &c.
s. to s. each.
Also splendid line of practical ,seryiceabie
school hats, rolling-brim sailors, in plain and
scratch felt, trimmed with ribbon bow and
streamers.
Toe 10 So each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-17
Men S New Fall FLATS

We are showing the newest and Eost co
rect blocks in Mems Headwear for the pre-
ent season. and call special attention TO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
BUYING, SELLING
AND BUILDING
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Mathilde NJ. Woehning and husband to Charles
Wi asdto sn0 I1s lot block r.
3ne johnson a4 and husband to John Maber
Rational to Foras
Lot Il, Yale Hamlin's outlots to East Minneap-
John t Nolan to Edward s. Nolan in section II,
town 11e, range 2s, $1,000. 1870 '''0Ne
Sidney W: Arbuckle and wife to Arthur B.
sso e5n'' '0' o. 0'0ek : efamefeS pafk addition
~ Charles y, s,a s. BreaFsy to David Jones Co.
Union Land md and Improvement to John
apolis Second division, $50. So 90 west N4'ln'-
sseoss sai,PSs block S. kennssoas
Walter II. Cooke and wife to Alex Elmberg;
lot 9, block 1e, Motor Line addition, 81, 400
and wfe to Julia
Frank 9. Nlckels and wife to James Burnett;
west half Of lot Q, block l, Jewett's addition,
Frank g. Nickels and wife to George G.
lot 10 and part Of lot H. block
~ L,ss Dsbs:s ;Rs xtss to As S bours.t
IL, Wells addition. 1880. '' '''
a. rs1es e. f Esq.,
| Sarah A. Chase and husband to Herman W.
$500 ~ '''e D''' ''' 49, oa'' aouA'lon
| Caroline d. Nagee to John Peterson and wife:
lot 8, block 7, Morrison & Lovejoys addition,
$3.50.
James R. Wait and wife to Carrie D. Rob-
bins; lot 4. Rust's subdivision, 81, 900.
Winnie A. Shaw =, and husband to Albert 2.
Minnesota Debenture company to Joseph La
Paine, part lots and 4, block 81, Forest
Heights $780,. 49,
Carrie D. Robbins and husband to Frederick
w. Sears, lot 4, Rust's subdivision, ST. $50.
John o. sHern to Lewis H. Sandvig, lot 2,
Gertrude NJ. Pratt (executrix) to Winnie A.
Shaw part lot 8, Barnes Encouragement, 1925.
! Charles v. Smith ct al (referee) to Adelaide
NJ. Loring, in section IS, town lit, range "a
etc., Sc, 500. ~
in section g. town lit, range "a, $3.50.
! Georgia o. Wood and husband to Timothy
Flynn; lot TO-. block 16, J. s. & W. Elliott's
addition, 81, ITO.
| One miaor deed, 81.
Total, twenty -nine deeds, ,sa4,s4e.
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CHAPTER Xu.-Continued.
A Truce.

The Dyaks, tho to the manner born,
were weary Of sun-scorohed rocks and
salt water. The boat was coming in
response to their signals, and the sight
inspired jerks with fresh hopt. Like
q lightning flash came the reflection
that II he could keep them away from
the well and destroy the sampan now
fastening to their assistance, perhaps
conveying the bulk of their stores,
they would soon tire of shaking their
thirst on the few pitcher-plants grow
Ing on the north shore.
Come quick he shouted, adjust
ing the backsight Of a rifle. Lie
down and aim at the front Of that
boat. a little short If anything. It
yea first"
He placed the weapon in readiness
for her and commenced opera
lions himself before Iris could
reach his side. Soon both rifles
were pitching twenty shots a min
ute at the sampan. The result
of their long-range practice was not
long in doubt. The Dyaks danced
from seat to seat in q state Of wild
excitement. One man was hurled
overheard. Then the craft lurched
seaward in the strong current, and
Jerks told Iris to leave the rest to
him.
Before he could empty a second
magazine a fortunate bullet ripped q
plank out and the sampan filled and
went down. amidst shrill yell of ex-
acration from the back Of the cliff
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A ThPIllInq Tale Of ShlpWreek and Adventure.
By LOUIS TRACY.
Copyright 1908 by Edward J. Globe.

The two Dyaks yet living endeavored
to swim ashore. half a mile through
shark-invested reefs. The sailor did
not even trouble about them. After
few frantic struggles each doomed
wretch flung UP his arms and van
ished. In the clear atmosphere the
onlookers could see black fins cutting
the pellucid sea.
This exciting episode dispelled the
gathering mists from the girls brain.
Her eyes danced and she breathed
hard. Yet something worried her.
II hope I didn't hit the man who
fell out Of the boat" she said.
oh" came the prompt assurance,
II took deliberate aim at that chap.
FIe was a most persistent scoundrel.'
Iris was satisfied. jerks thought It
better to lie than to tell the truth,
for, the bald facts hardly bore out his
assertion. Judging from the manner
Of the Dyak's involuntary plunge he
had been hit by a ricochet bullet,
| whilst the sailors efforts were wholly
confined to sinking the sampan. How
| ever, let 1t pass. Bullet or shark. the
end was the same.
| They were quieting down-the thirst
! f1end was again slowly sailing their
veins-when something Of dirty
| white color huttered into sight from
behind the base Of the opposite cliff.
It was rapidly withdrawn, to reap
pear after an interval. Now 1t was
| held more steadily and a brown arm
became visible. AS jerks did not fire,
| turbaned head popped into hight.
1t was the Mahommedan.
mo shoot it, he roared. "Me Eng
lish speak it !"
Don't you speak Hindustani?' %
shouted jerks in Urdu of the Higher
Proficiency.
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Is old age! 1t Is not the problem as
to whether grizzled old couples will
separate or be divorced. There comes
a time when sheer inertia will keep
them together. But the problem Is,
will they continue to love?
Upon this problem, let U.s. advance
an observation. In the first place, the
sooner we recognize the futility of our
efforts to maintain g. hold on each
other by mere bodily charms the bet
ter. The delusion that love is physical
dies hard. There is evidence enough
to support it. We seem to know the
soul by it's material manifestation
alone. How can a beautiful soul be
in an unbeautiful body? When the
body Is old. will not the soul be old
also? Reasoning thus. we resort to
hair dyes and bumpers" to feed
the dying fires Of passion" But it is
like feeding flames with cold water
or gray mists!
In the second place, we can only
keep love alive by becoming more
beautiful in character. Do you not
know that kindness is always beauti-
full? Unselhshness will transfgure
even a deformed body as the candles
cathedral windows. If you have been
kind before, be doubly kind when you
are old. If you want to keep love
captive, you must bind him now, not
with red cheeks, but with gentleness
and devotion! This Is the time to let
all your graces effloresce. If you are
sour and irritable, as well as wrinkled
and gray, your doom is sealed.
Nothing can be SO beautiful, but
nothing can be so ugly as old age! To
be adorable was so easy, when your
step was light and your figure was
round and vital force was issuing from
~~HS~ - \ Il IL
mands toll and conservation.
Be mellow! After all, there is Moth
ing so fine as ripeness. You never
know how luscious an apple can be
until the sun and rain have gotten into
| every fibre and time has brought out
all its latent sweetness! Give me
(above all other people) an old man
the golden light Of the autumn of
| human life. ...... .......'
Be courteous! Courtesy is Gin the
essence) appreciation, and therefore
belongs in it's brightest manifestation,
| to advanced years. There is no chiv-
There is no courtesy like that of the
old lady! .
| Be cheerful! Aye, there's the rub!
How the shadows darken our old age!
How they lengthen across the land
scape! What is there to be cheerful
about? No matter, be all the more
cheerful as there is less to be cheerful
over! Be cheerful over nothing-like
your little grandchild. You must, if
you want to inspire love! A cherries
old age will no more inspire love than
a cheerless landscape will inspire
flowers! ..
There are no such haters as .un.
happy old married couples, but, on the
other hand, there are no such lovers
as happy. ones.
On parents knees a naked newborn child
Thou wept, while all around thee smiled.
So live that ere thy last long sleep
Thou then mayest smile,. while all around the,
weep.
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tableau in their inaccessible perch. In
the path Of the emissaries lay the
bodies Of the slain. The Dyak leader
scowled again as he passed them. 7
''Sahib," began the Indian, my
chief, Taung SAIL, does not wish to
have any more of his men killed in
a foolish quarrel about a woman. Give
her up, he says, and he will either
leave you here in peace, or carry you
safely to some place where you can
find a ship; manned by white men,
IA woman!" said jerks, scornfully.
THAT is idle talk! What woman is
here 90
This question nonplussed the ma
tive.
''The woman whom the chief saw
half a month back, sahib."
'Taung S'Ali was bewitched. I slew
his men so quickly that he saw spir-
| it's" 80
The chief caught his name and
broke in with question. A volley
of talk between the two was enlivened
with expressive gestures by Taung
| sab, who several times pointed to
Iris, and jerks now mathematical his
thoughless folly in permitting the
Dyak to approach so near. The Mo-
/ hommedan, Of course, had never seen
her,. and might have persuaded the
other that in truth there were only
| two men on the rock.
His fears were only too well found
| ed. The Mussulman salaamed re-
spectfully and said
Protector of the poor, cannot
1 gainsay your word, but Taung S'Al1
says that the maid stands by your side
and is@none the less the woman he
seeks in that she wears mans cloth
ing
ss..He has sharp eyes, but his brain is
added" retorted the sailor. why
does he come here to seek woman
who is not of his racer Not only has
lie brought death to his people and
narrowly escaped it himself. but he
must know that any violence offered
to us will mean the determination OF
his whole tribe by an English war
ship. Tell him to take away his boats
and never visit this isle again. Per-
4 hays I will then forget his treacher-
a Gus ATTEMPT to murder us whilst we
i slept last night
4 The chief glared back dehantly
Whilst the Mahommedan said
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CRADLE, ALTAR
AND GRAVE
BIRTHS,

BIRTHS.
Gamelgarb-Mr. and Mrs. Hans, 300 Thir-
tieth avenue s, daughter.
Murphy-Mr. and Mrs. E.. 2021 James ave-
nue. N, son.
street. son.
Gibson--Mr. and Mrs. n. M, Seventeenth
street N.
: Weaver-Mr. and Mrs. George. 27os Third
street N, daughter.
Bush-Mr and Mrs Joseph, st. Barnabas hos
pita1, a daughter.
Beiknap-Nr. and Mrs. Martin H.. 4ss Fill
more street, daughter.
Hughes-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry, 655
Pierce street, daughter.
Olson-Mr, and Mrs. Andrew, 642 Tyler street.
q son. r,@.
Broberg-Mr. and Mrs. Andrew, 84s Lincoln
street NE, a
Mellis-Mr. and Mrs. Conrad 1911 Lyndale ave-
nue. N, a
Foss-Mr. and Mrs. Ole. 2o1o Twenty fourth
avenue S, a son; 900
nue. S, 8 son.
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"Han, sahib!'' was the joyful re-
Spouse. Twill your honor permit his
servant to come and talk with him %
eyes, if you come unarmed.'
And the chief, too, sahib?'
Eyes, but listen! On the first sign
Of treachery will shoot both of you"
eve will keep faith, sahib. May
kites pick our bones if we fail"
Then there stepped into full view.
the renegade Mussulman and his
leader. They carried no guns; the
chief wore his kriss.
Tell him to leave that dagger be-
hind!" cried the sailor imperiously.
AS the enemy demanded a parley he
resolved to adopt the conqueror's tone
from the outset. The chief iobeyed
with scowl, and the two advanced to
the foot Of the rock.
Stand close to me-" said jerks to
Iris. Let them see you plainly, but
pull your hat we'll down over your
eyes,
She silently followed his iristruc-
tions. Now that the very crisis of
their fate had arrived she was nerv-
Gus, shaken, conscious only Of de-
sire to sink on her knees and pray.
One or two curious heads were
craned round the corner Of the rock.
"Stop!" cried jerks. IF those men
do not instantly go away I. will fire
at them"
The Indian translated this order
and thu chief vociferated some clang-
ing syllables which had the desired eff
feet. The two halted some ten PAGES
in front Of the cavern. and, the bel
ligerents surveyed each other. 1t was
fascinating spectacle, this drama in
real life. The yellow-faced Dyak,
guadHy attired in crimson Jacket
and sky-blue pantaloons of Chinese
silk man with the beaute du dia-
BILE, young, and powerfully built-and
the brown-skinned, white-clo
| Mohammedan, bony, tall, and grey
with hardship, looked up at the occu-
pants OF the ledge. Iris, slim and boy
ish in her male garments, was dwarfed
by the six-foot sailor. but her face
was blood-stained. and jerks WORE a
six weeks stubble Of beard. Holding
their Lee-Metfords with alert ease
with revolvers strapped to their sides
they presented a warlike and imposing
L 4 E41t .s.l. --sltH
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he look of a hunted animal in his

the look of a hunted animal in his
eyes.
"sahib," he said, endeavoring to
conceal his agitation. am one
among many. A word from me and
they would cut my throat. If I were
with you there on the rock I would
die with you, for was in the Kumaon
Rissala** when the trouble befell me.
It is Of no avail to bargain with a IT,
ger, sahib. I suppose you will not
give up the miss sahib. Pretend to
argue with me. will help in any
way possible"
jerks heart bounded when this un-
looked-for offer reached his ears. The
unfortunate Mahommedan was evil
IDENTIFY eager to get away from the pi-
ratical gang into whose power he had
fallen. But the chief was impatient,
if not suspicious of these long
speeches.
Angrily holding forth a Lee-Met-
ford the sailor shouted
.'Tell Taung SAIL that I will sIay
him and all his men ere Tomorrow
sun rises. He knows something of my
power, but not all. Tonight, at the
twelfth hour, you will find q rope
hanging from the rock. Tie thereto
| q vessel Of water. Fail not in this. !
will not forget your services. am
Anstruther Sahib, Of the Belgium Ris-
sala."
The native translated his words into
a fierce defiance Of Taung sab and
his Dyaks. The chief glanced at jerks
and Iris with an ominous smile. He
muttered something.
| Then, sahib. There is nothing
more to be said. Beware of the trees
on your right. They can send silen,
death even to the place where you
stand. And will not fail you tonight
on my life" cried the interpreter.
| II believe you. Go! But inform
your chief that once you have disap
peared around the rock whence yor
came will talk to him only with {
i rifle.
Taung s'Ali seemed to comprehend
/ the Englishman's emphatic motions
Waving his hand def1antly, the Dyal
turned, and, with one parting glance
Of mute assurance, the Indian fol
lowed him.
] ga native cavalry regiment.