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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
"a 10 AIEXANDRIA VA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUAR
AIesanoria Gazefte.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
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STREET.
TERMS: Daily--I year, $500; 8 months,
$3.50; 3 months, $l:25; l month, SO:4S; ]
week, 1910.
Tri-weekly-1 year, 800; months, $50
months, S0:75; month, S0;25.
in advance.
Re solutions in memonam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
od,y be printed in the paper as advertise
ments.
Entered at the Postofice of Alexandria, Vir'
ginia, as second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14

The Mercantile Railway Association has
opened this Savings Department in the inter-
est of the people. The Home Saving system
as presented IS within the reach of everyone,
and especially to those
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM E0Y.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while ,teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Marrhea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists In
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. Its value is incalculable.. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
Whaf,sIn a Name I?

Everything is in the name when it comes to
Witch Hazel Salve. f. c.. DeNSitt q Co., of
Chicago. discoved some years ago how to
make a salve from Witch Hazel that is a
specifc for Piles. For blind, bleeding, itch
ing and prOtruding Piles, eczema, ents, bnrns,
bruises, and ali skin diseases DeWitt's Salve
has no equal. This has given rise to numer-
Gus worthless counterfeits. Ask for DeWitts
the genuine Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
DRUGGISTS.
G. l.. LEADBEATER, Q. @. LBADBEAIEh
IEADREATER' J. LEADBEATER
E. S. Leadbeater & Sons,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
los and lO7 south Fairfax street. :,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medl-
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties:
2 Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas q
Co. Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &C.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
preparations. ...s. .l.--
: We have made large additions 10 our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufactnr-
ers. We are therefore enabled TO supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by we'll
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
freight or express after receipt Of order.
Ppomptness is our specially. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Cores
yondence invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14

"The incest and pleasantest medicine
have used for indigestion and constipa
ton is Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets" says Melard f. Craig,
of Middlegrove, n. Y. "They work
like a charm and do not gripe or have
any unpleasant effect" For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
Manhattan Shirts Reduced.

You can now buy the best Mgnhattan
Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts at great bargain.
Regular price. $3.50, now. ..... Si'lZs
Al 90 Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts 69c.
We have reduced all our regular Sl.00
Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts to, each........ 69c
SOC Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts 35c.
Your choice from any of our regular oOc
CoIored Stiff Bosom Shirts for, each. 35c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
DRUGGISTS.

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions specially,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne Mag
nolia. Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices of all kinds, and a
select stock Of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
teined elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
MEDICINAL.

The FURNISHED plum
age of the peacock
owes its brilliancy and
splendor to a health
ful condition. Let the
bird be sickly, and the
plumage droops and
grows dull. There is
no execution in ma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
Domestic Troubles.

It is exceptional to find a family where
there are no domestic ruptures occasionally,
but these can be lessened by having DR..
Kings New Life Pillsaround. Much trouble
they save by their great work in Stomach and
Liver troubles. They not only relieve you.
but cure, 25c, at +. S. Leadbeater x Sons
hrnp store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14

Let me say | have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly rec
ommend it for what it claims. Very truly
REV. II. w. Hathaway, Elizabeth, \. J.
l tried Ely's Cream Balm and 20 all APP
pearances am cured Of catarrh. The terrible
headaches from which | long suffered are
eone.-W. j. Hitchcock, late Major L. 5.
Vol. and A. A. Gen. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause sneez-
ing. Sold by druggists at so cts. or mailed by
Ely Brothers,.56 Warren St., New YORK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-14
DRY GOODS.
BROS.
BELL PHONE.
DRY GOODS.
BELL PHONE.
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.

Our January Clearance Sale means great
saving TO all who take advantage OF the great
reductions we are now offering. Many good
bargains Of the most seasonable merchandise
are offered at small prices: The special re- re-
ductions this week will be in Ladies' Walk
ing skirts. Manhattan Colored Stiff Bosom
Shirts, Bleached Sheeting. Picture Frames
and Ladies' Silk Applique Collars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
THIS GRUESOAE GHOST
GIRL IN COOL ATTIRE
Two Young Men Capture Spectral
Bicycli5t-Ske Faints and Is
Carried Home.

FORT DODGE. Iowa. oct "a white
robed figure. which has been circlIug
madls- up and down an avenue at mid
night soaring belated pedestrians for
months past was captured and proved TO
bee & young woman s1mnambulisJ. clad
in her night dress. The apparitiou was
seen al certain hour and at the same
points il rode wildly on for several
squares and then raced madly back 10
the starting point. The superstitiOus
were sure some dire calamity was Dor
tended.
Thursday night two young men de-
termined TO investigate. When the
specIer appeared they gave chase on
their bicycles. and after a lively race
discovered that the supposed ghost was
Miss Lucy kittredge. daughter OF a
prominent business man.
she tainted and they carried her home.
where it was learned that she has had
the habit OF sieeu-WalEiug Tor years
past. and sometimes slipped out OF the
house with her bicycle, returning
night after night without the know
edge OF the family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
TWO KINDS OF LAW.

Judge Julius NJ. Mayer tells IL story
about white maa who was arraigued
before a coLored justice OF the peace
during construction times for killing
"a man and stealing his mule IL was iu
Arkansas, near the Texas border. and
there was some rivalry between the
States, but the cOlored justice tried ale
ways TO preserve an impartial frame of
mind
'We'se got two kinda Oh law ia dis
we're cot" he said. Texas law an Ar
kansas law. Which viii you hab?'
The prisoner thought a minute and
then guessed he would take the Arkau-
sas law.
"Deu i discharge you TO stealth he
mule an hang you TO KILN de man
Hold ou "a minute, Judge" said the
prisoner. Better make that Texas
law"
can right under dc law oh Texas 1
fine you TO KILN de man an hang YOU
TO stealth dc mule, New York Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
KIDNAPPED GIRL" NOW
FOUND TO BE A BRIDE
She Had Romantic Ideas, and Made
EloPement Look Like an
Abduction.

COUDERSPORT. Pa. Oct. PIT has
been discovered that Una Dyer. the
tWenty-yeaT-Old girl who was believed
10 have been KIDNAPPED and for whom
the residents of LawreuceviIle ana VII
cinity have been searching. left her
home voluntarily 10 be married and her
self left the note which stated she had
been kidnapped. She conceived the idea
Of having romantic wedding.
She has been located in Cauisto, where
she IS the bride of man named Butler.
Her father had forbidden her 10 have
ANYTIME 70 do with ButIer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
LOWER, AUCTIONEER
OF FOOD SAMPLES
Shows Wonderful Talent in Dsposing of UssdUp Impor
Articles Submitted for Tests

Have you any use for olive oil. wines.
OF any imported article in the domestic
line of wet goods?
You can buy cheap at the auction
sales held every now ana then by Mr.
Lower. of the supply division Of the De-
partment of Agriculture
Choice articles are bid for and sold at
a mere fraction of their actual value.
and the sales are eagerly watched for
and attended by every clerk iH the de-
parJment.
The articles sold have been sent TO the
Agricultural Department 10y foreign inn
pOrteTs. 10 be tested There they are
tested I'm the chemical division. those
unfit for use destroyed and the pure ar
ticles sold al auction.
This custom is a. precautiou against
imposition upon the American public OF
adulterated hayJrs drinks, and oils.
Samples OF these classes Of commodi-
ties are received from all foreign ship
uents 20 this country. They are thor
Oughly analysed, ana articles found to
contain harmful ingredients are not per-
mitted 10 be offered for sale
Accumulation Disposed OF.
In the order OF things these samples
accumulate, and. as the space they oc-
cupy is too valuable for them 10 be
kept they must be gotten rid Of They
have been opened and a portion Of each
package has been used for analytical
purposes SO that the broken packages
have scarcely any commercial value
In order 10 get them out of the way
the genial Mr. Lower semi-0ccasionalIy,
as the eXigeucies of the case require.
dlspOses of them az auction. during the
noon hour, when the clerks are given
thirty minutes for refreshments.
Al these sales Mr. Lowers superla-
tive ability as au auctiOneer is so plain
Iy apparent that mo- doubt is left I'm the
mind OF the witness that he has mis-
taken his calling. ana should belong 10
the How much-am-I-b id-fOr-it' frater-
nifty.
lie held enc of these little auctions last
Friday With a pushcart he truudled
two OF three dozen bottles and packages
10 the back OF the department building.
and was quickly I'm the midst Of things
Now, my beulghted hearers. I ex-
pose 90 your 5aundIced view a quart OF
lie, not castor lie: NOT hair lie. not coal
!e, not even sewing machine lie. but
pure. unaduiterated. ue-pIus-ultra holive
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23

, lie Of the finest and best make ia the
universe; how much fer it?'
Ten cents" bid a fair steuogFapheI
from the miscellaneous division.
80 LeVen. softly murmers another
equally fair
Fifty cents. jumps the paymaster.
'Fifty-One" bids the telephone lady.
sold. remarks Lowry.
The bottle is handed over. payment Is
made, and the sale progresses.
Here We have bottle Cf-of-0f-
some kind OF stuff; how much fer it?'
Steen cents fer de stuff, bids the
husky messenger. from the statistical
division. Fifty" says the paymaster
"Fifty-one," bids another. sold" re.
marks Lower.
Here We have a can Of lie so power
full and penetrating that 1t will cause
a door-mat 10 grow on a cast-irou door
step Ia twenly-fOur hours how much
fer H?''
Active Bidding.
Ell cents bids the husky messenger.
FIFTY" sings out the paymaster.
"F1fty-two." holIers some one else.
sold for hfty-tWo." remarked Lower.
The persevering but futile efforts Of
the paymaster to secure something-no
matter WHAT al - cents WOull nave
made a horse laugh in fact several
horse-laughs were evoked when he bid
50 cents Tor g jar OF antiquated Dutch
mustard worth about five. and iC was
knocked down to him-beiug the only
relic he secured from the Friday sale.
Paid Good Money.
The accomplished chief of the Bureau
OF Plants and Animals was an interest
ed attendant at the sale. He secured
three OF four specimens Of vinegar. oil
and mustard. at fancy prices, which he
slowed away in his auto. There seemed
TO be conspiracy among the others
present 20 make him "pOny-up;" or, per
haps, The spirited bidding against him
was in reality a compliment 10 his 5udg-
ment, il being taken for granted that
any article bid on by him must be good
and worth paying FOR.
Mr.. Lower must have added TO the ex-
chequer Of the department TO the extent
or $ or S. by the time he disposed OF
all the samples. He seemed to enjoy
the vocal exercise, as most certainly did
FL those who were lucky enough to,
listen Ia him. and with the announce
; ent that mebbe vel have another.
wen the robins nest again" he paraded
us empty cart back 10 the shed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
Key to Present Needs.

AS these larger wings were thrown out
IL became clear that the old dome was
not sufficiently disUlaed 10 surmOuut the
new structure. and accordingly plans
for "a larger one were drafted. a COM
pllauou which then arose explains the
present need Of au enlargement of the
Capitol The building was greatly
heightened by tho Walter wings. but
not Wldeued. TO give circular dome
the requisite height it must have n
bread diameter. AIr. Walter. iu build
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23

ING the new dome which Congress au-
tuoriZed i'm 1850, met these conditions Of
height and base. hut in doiug so Ee
had Go make ;his great canopy project
out so FAR ou the east -oHr that II
rests over tie portic1.
Spells Artistic Eject.
II is considered detrimental to the ar
tistlc effect Of building 10 make thg
columns of portico the apparent fouu-
dalton of a colossal dome. instead OF
the substantial part OF the building iL-
self D. the main edince were brought
out far enough 10 the east 10 allow the
great dome to- have "a solid base a.4 the
way 10 the ground ats dignity Would DE-
heightened.
In fact -his was done on the Wes,
front by J. H. Olmsted in 1919. when the
celebrated marble terraces ana lauu-
scape effects on the slope of the min to-
ward the modern city were executed
Put the real front OF tHe Capitol al
the east side. remains on its original
lines. and the great dome In consequence
stands over the columns Of the outer
space much Ike a second story Of
house which has been built over FIRST
floor piazza.
Walter. who was a great architect,
rac0euiZed this fact, and in 1855 made
sketches for SGch an extension and
again iu 1874. differing somewhat i'm
SCOPE. but in each case bringing oul the
middle of the east front far enough 10
serve this architectural end
Iron Structure Painted White.
But why so much bother about
Came2 While this is a natural gues-
tlor. II is one that viii not be- asked
by the millions OF Americans VINO have
beheId the majestic dignity and grace
fuI PROPORTIONS o. this sUTmOuutiuE
structure. The dome Of the Capitol alone
has cost more than million dollars
IL ranks with ST. Peters ira Rome. ST.
PauTs I'm London, and the invalides ln
Paris. among those which the world adj
mires. Many persons think il more
beautiful than any OF these.
tt is built of iron. piece of struc-
turaI work I'm metal which greatly inter
ests the patient tourists who climb the
$50 steps from The RotunGa TO see 81 on
the inside.
From the pavement Of the great open
EoJunda, which is level with the House
and Senate chambers. TO the balusrrada
over which the tired staiT-climber7 may
gaze down. IS a distance of l52 feet
But they may go % feet higher 10
the top OF the canopy The statue of
Freedom, which surmOuuts the dome,
seen from the ground, seems like
very small affair." it IS i'm reality TWEEN
~ feet high.
The beauty Of tho dome, viewed from
the hLi-J0ps OF Arlington four miles
away or from the balconies of the
ueishborlnE Congressional Library new
er pals ou the behoIder. Teh grace and
dignity of its lines literally make 80
piece Of the frozen music OF the ages.
During the darkest days Of the ciyls
war Lincoln insisted that work Ou il
should not cease. In the continued prog
ress of LLe browning beauty OF the Cap
itol lac thought Americans might see
typlhal the continued life and growth
of the old Republic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
INCIDENTAL EXPENSE.

AR. Billus docking over household ex-
penses)-I don't understand this item
Maria What does this mean. SIS for
church expenses in September? I have
10 recollection OF paying any such sum
for the support OF the church this
month.
Mrs. Biltus-Henry. you are Just as
mean as can be. That was what NV
bonnet cost for the harvest festival
Chicago Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
WOMAN VOTER NAY
GIVE AGE AS I'll. PLUS"
Lasy Way Found in Toledo TO Avoid
Giving the Actual
Figures.

TOLEDO. Ohio, Oct PA woman
voter, on registering and being asked
her age, may reply 'Twenty-0ne. gIue d"
and this Is an the information ON me
subject that registrars have a right 10
demand
The city board Of elections came 10
lAis decision. after considering a test
case The board ru'ed that the woman
who said she was TWEEN tv-8u- MINIS 81,
must Doe permitted 10 register.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
.PAPAL DELEGATES
PHILIPPINES TASK
Father Agius Qualified to
DO His Part.
A BUSY AND VARIED LIFE
Plus K Selected Him for the Post
and Surprised Him With
Appointment.

ROME, oct. S.-Father Ambrose Agius,
recently appointed papaI delegate TO the
Philippines, is likely to give no small
aid in the paciHcation of the Fulpiuos.
Father AEius has led q busy, varied
life. In which he has learned to take a
broad view OF persons and things. He
was born ia Egypt on September a..
1856 but was educated in England.
where ne took the habit Of the Beuedic-
tines at Eamssate in 1871. taking his
next degree at Subiaco in Italy. where
IS the chief house of the Beuedictines.
Climbed Holy Speco.
This degree was conferred by Cardinal
Monaco Ia Ea..etta. who climbed 10 the
Holy SDec9. which all travellers know.
10 celebrate the interesting symbolic
function.
Some time aft-rWard Father Ambrose.
together with the two brothers seraffri.
also Eeueaictiues founded a house of
lAe-9 order at Malta. and as they had
neither money. position nor influence.
lived there as real hermits.
The holy work however. seems &,
Rave blessed them, as thev have am
risen 10 high positions in the church
C-T 7rlatill IS apostolic delegate in
AeN--7. and the other general OF the
EeUcdlcjiues.
a few months ago Father Agius had
To go 10 England. and Plus X. ina taking
leave or him. said.
we viii meet again soon" and i'm
TACT. two months later. just as Agius
was about 10 board a ship to 20 10
@meFiee. Ee received a telegram from
Cardinal Merry del Val saying.
Drop every engagement and come To-
Rome.
Selected by the Pope.
Wondering, and mysuasd he arrived
in the Eternal City. and Immediately
asked eu audience OF the holy father
The Pope met him smiling. and said.
'i ooEEratuiate YOU most sincerely.r
and seeing AEius' look of beruaermert
added. laughing. 81 VIII not tell YOU
what for. ! wish to leave that pleasure
TO his eHliucuce. Cardinal Merry del VA
60 no him."
The secretary of state soon erIfrHrer-
cd the as-gnished father. who. n1rvffb-
standing his great modestv. was obliged
lo end By accepting the position or
apostolic delegate 90 the Philippine
and DE goes 10 ihe island animated b,-
the spirit OF peace and apostolic zesI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
ANOTHER KIND.

There's a fellow that does u good
turn FOR somebody every day"
'iie doesn't look like ii phiIauthr0-
pist"
mo. he's q vaudeville Sleeve
land Plain Dealer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
ALLEYS BEING BUILT.

The lumber with which the new
Warwick alleys will be built has been
received and the carpenters will start
operations Immediately These alleys
will be among the best in the city.
Bowling since becoming the rage In
this city has got all other sports on
the run. Nearly everybody bowls
and those who are not enjoying the
sport soon will be. There is one
place where the Warwick people have
made themselves very strong with the
people--they will provide swell ac
commodations for the lady patrons
of the alleys. 1t is the only place
in the city where such accommoda-
tions can be had and the fact is more
than appreciated. AS soon as things
are in good running order at these
alleys a challenge will be issued to
the Occur dAlene alleys to play for
the championship of the city AL
ready there is much rivalry evinced
by those who frequent the Warwick
bent on other pleasures, and they
say there will be nothing to 1t once
they have got things fully going.
Those who used to patronize the old
Rathskeller cafe will be especial
patrons of the alleys. When the
management of the Warwick decides
to put the restaurant into the clear
and establish a bowling place they
did it advisedly. There is supposed
to be much money to be made in the
bowling game and the Warwick pre-
fers 1t to the restaurant.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
NICKELS SCARCE

Five-cent pieces in Spokane are
scarce. 1t is claimed the running of
slot machines in the city absorbs the
small change, making trouble for bank
ers and business men. This is the
statement of K. j. Dyer, president of
the Exchange National bank. Many
of the slot machines have slugs made
purposely for the machines, but rather
than use them the player disposes of
his spare nickels first and then ex-
ponds his other small change for Tie
slugs, 1t is surprising the number of
nickels that the cigar men of the city
have in their possession. Most of them
keep cigar box on hand which is
always filled with small change for use
in the machines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Registration book will be open for
registration of voters every day this
week from 3 a. m. to $3.50 D. m. at
the following places:
Burton precinct at No. l Are sta
ton. First avenue near Stevens street.
Blake precinct at Fanning's drug
store. corner First avenue and How
ard street.
Beacon precinct at Union shoe
store. sl+ Sprague avenue.
Bernard precinct. Frank Tuelrs
drug store, corner Second and How
ard
Blaine precinct. California grocery
store. corner Third avenue and How
ard street.
Belmont precinct at omo's barn.
Sixth avenue and Washington street
Cleveland precinct at basement DIR.
Essig's residence. Adams and Fifth
avenue.
Carlisle precinct at office Sexton
Lumber company. Pacific avenue.
cass precinct at Saunders q Burk-
hardts store. 1880 Occur dAlene
street. G. A. FLEMING.
City Clerk and Eek Officio Registrar.