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the following six months were three
hundred thousand. Following Mr..
Hawkins advice, he SO invested his
profits as to become millionaire be-
fore he had been in California two
years.
Having placed the mining property
on permanent footing, and in charge
of competent managers and superin-
tendents, he transferred his head
quarters to San Francisco. He still
made periodical visits to the mines,
where he had an Office in the old log
cabin: orders having been issued net
to destroy it under any circumstances
When Jim Blake received his frs
instalment of hundred thousand dol
lars. he gave dinner in John Burt 5
honor in the Occidental Hotel Twen-
ty guests were present. This social
junction cost Blake thousand dO:-
lars, and ten days after the feast he
was without dollar.
Mining stocks" he explained to
John Burt. 81 plunged on Robert En-
met. and they trimmed me-
John advanced Jim ten thousand
dollars, and gave him advice which
was worth more than the money
Blake followed the advice for a
month. When his second instalment
was due. he had drawn so heavily
against John that he had balance of
only torty-fve thousand. Two months
after he had received check for the
final payment, which terminated his
original property rights in the mines,
he admitted to John Burt that his to-
tai assets did not exceed five thou
sand dollars.
II have a PLAN said John. "one
which will give full scope for your
talents. I've been thinking for some
time. ] i'm. of making a proposition to
you. recently purchased seats on
the mining and stock exchanges, and
wish to become a silent partner in an
investing and brokerage firm. will
furnish most of the capital; but for
reasons that you will appreciate.
prefer to remain in the background
How would you like to become the
nominal head of such a concern, un-
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development of the property and for
the handling of the ore. Fifty per
cent of the net profits will revert to
You until the money paid to Blake is
refunded. In consideration of the
capital thus advanced, your interest
in the property will amount to forty
per cent and mine to sixty per cent
y Il won't do it," thundered John
Hawkins, slamming down the cover
OF his desk. u must have control
when | invest Make my interest fiji.
ty-one per cent and | will talk to you.
Fitty-one per cent or nothing.
Very we'll" said John Burt, rising;
sit is impossible for us to agree. and
well we should know it in advance.
Good-day, Mr.. Hawkins. | am stop
ping at the Palace Hotel, and letters
sent there will be forwarded when
leave the city. Good-day, sir"
Two days later John Burt received
a message from David Parker. asking
him TO call at his office. Scientific
tests had shown much higher per-
centaGe of gold than those indicated
by the crude experiments made in the
cabin by John Burt.
Il had an interview with Mr.. Haw-
kins this morning." said David Park.
er, after greeting his visitor. MIR.
Hawkins is very peculiar man-very
peculiar-as have told you. He
SAYS you are the hardest man to deal
with he ever saw-a great compliment
for you, Mr.. Burton. | assure you He
has had his lawyer draw up provis-
ioual agreement in conformity to your
terms-as he understood them-and
iustructs me to say to you that we are
invited to dine with him at his club
this afternoon. when the matter may
be finally arranged. If so, am to ac
company you to the mines to-mor-
row"
John thanked Parker. and arranged
10 meet him with Mr. Hawkins at a
later hour. He then called on an at
torney and submitted the agreement
to his inspection. After making a
few minor alterations, the lawyer as.
sured John that the agreement fully
protected his interests.
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CHAPTER XIV.
Success and Failure.


David Parker's report on the Sailor
Mine was submitted to Mr.. Hawkins
ten days later. and it more than con-
firmed The statements made by Jot n
Burt. Upon receipt of it, the mag
nate proceeded to the mine with Burt
and Parker, taking several miners An
whom he had absolute confidence.
New claims were located on the moun-
tain-side. and in the valley below tn
anticipation of possible placer de-
posits.
Jim Blake was delighted when In
formed OF John's' progress. Hope
you make millions, and am betting
you WILL" said Jim as they shock
hands and separated.
Mr.. Hawkins, David Parker and
John Burt spent three nights in the
cramped quarters of the log cabin,
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
On their return to San Francisco a
formal agreement was signed, and
John Burt and John Hawkins became
partners in the Sailor Mine and in
the scores of claims surrounding it.
For eighteen months John directed
the efforts of an army of men, swarm
ing like ants on the mountain A
village sprang up in the valley and
clustered about the stamp mills of
Hawkins & Company. Churches,
gambling houses, stores and saloons
contended for patronage. Thousands
of claims were staked out; but nature
had ceased from her gold sowing
when she finished the broad layers of
the Sailor Mine and its outcroppings.
The mines produced eight hundred
thousand dollars in gold the first year.
After deducting Blake's price. Johns
share in the profits was more than a
hundred thousand. His dividends in
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Over a dinner such as is possible
only in San Francisco the agreement
was ratified
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She evidently asked that question
out of idle curiosity" You misjudge
her: her curiosity is never idle.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-07-29
When Your crocer Saw,

he does not have Defiance Starch. you
may be sure he Is afraid to keep 1T un-
til his stock of u OF. packages are
sold. Defiance Starch Is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch,
but contains 16 OF. to the package and
sells for same money as II OF. brands.
This is the. time Of year Il eat cum
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Kindly Mention This Paper.
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W. N. U.-DENvER.-No. s1.-1so4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Avn Interesting Address.

Rev. fdr. Painter, who has spent sew
eral years in China as a missionary, de-
livered an interesting aud instructive ad-
dress in the Second Presbyterian Church
Yesterday morning. The reverend gentle
man did not, as most missionaries, give
a detraiIed description ofthe manners and
customs of the celestials, but confined
his remarks to existing conditions IN the
aowery kingdom, as well as the cause OF
the recent boxer uprising, the troubles
with the missionaries, the cause OF .ne
present Russo-Japanese war, &C. MI,
Painter gavea clear and succInct account
of the many unjust acts of western natlons
against China, in which it would appear
that foreign countries have, in measure
taken possession of many parts OF the
country while they coerce the Cinnamon
into acceding TO all their demands, reason
able OF otherwise. In certain cases the
celestials are placed in positions wherf
they are compelled in their own domaine
TO compete with foreign nations for trade.
The MongOlians, wlo have suffered pa.
tiently for years, have many grievance,
treasured up against the people of the oc
cident. and, should opportunity arise
thew will not be slow TO ayenge thei
wroags. Like the late Southern Con
federacy. Cinnamon merely desire to b
let alone. Mr.. Painter said such stat
ofsffairs rendered missionary work al
uphill occupation, but that it Was tn
intention OF those in the field TO continu
their propaganda no matter how advers
the conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Death of Mrs. Keys.

Mrs. Moliie Keys, wife of Mr.. George
w. Keys, the solicitor for the Alexan-
dria National Bank, died about O'Clock
Yesterday morning at her home 722
King street, after an illness Of pneumonia
which she contracted about week ago.
The deceased was a well-known and es'
Unable lady, and was prominently iden'
tilted with charitable work here; she was
also closely associated with the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, having but re-
Gently returned from st. Louis, where
she was delegate to the annual Con-
vention of that organization. She was
a Miss johnson, of West Virginia, and
was about ffty.four years Of age. This
is the second bereavement to which Dir.
Keys has been subjected in two years.
his only son, Mr.. Charles Keys, having
been killed in the railway wreck at
Ravensworth about a year and hall
ego. He has the sincere sympathy of the
entire community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21

Sunday week off Cipe Henry, anl which
was aband med by her crew OF eight men
who we're picked up by the British steam
ef AtholI and landed in New York, was
built st this place in 1882, and was form
erly the schooner James Boyce, jr. She
was a vessel of 729 tons burden, was l56
feet long and was rated as fine vessel.
She was last up the Potomac about
wear ago. when she landed a cargo Of
phosphate rock for the Alexandria
Fertilizer and Chemical Company at w.
A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf. This schooner
is the second Alexaudria-buil vessel to
meet disaster in the past two weeks, the
schooner Wilson and Hunting having
been run into and sunk by a United
States supply ship off Atlantic City about
ten days ago. 1t was stated at the iime
the news Of the sinking Of the Wilson
and Hunting reached this city that
singular fatality followed the seven
schooners built here from 1876 to 1858
The loss of the Bryce, tits believed, marks
the disappearance of The last one from the
ocean.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Police Court.

lJustice II. B. Cation presldIng'I
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Robert Chapman, colOred, arrested by
Officers Roberts, Belts and Beach On
suspicion of stealing bicycle in Wash
ington, was turned over to the authorities
of that city.
A white man, arrested by Oihcers
Lyles and Allen charged with belug
drunk and disorderly, was fined SOU.
Lee browns, arrested ny Officers
knight and Ferguson charged with car
rying concealed weapons, was fined $40.
Gus Robinson, arrested by the same Of
ficer as a suspicious character, was fined
$2.50 A white man who was with the
two youths was fined S..
A white man, arrested by omcef
Belts charged with using vulgar and
abusive language in the street, was DIS
missed. .,
Robert Reeves, colored, charged with
improper relations with Christine Ross
his step-daught,r was dismissed
Charles Parker, colored, charged with
disorderly Conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Alexandria Hospital.

The managers of the Alexandra
Hospital have issued Thanksgiving APP
peal in which they say: "The friends
of the hospital aud the citizens OF Alex,
anria and vicinity are hereby reminded
that Thanksgiving Day ia the season
when we look to them for donations OF
money, groceries, provisions ofsll kinds,
household articles, in short any and
everything that can be made useful in
such an institution. y Let us
hear from you on Thanksgiving Pay;
send your donations as God has prosper
ed YOU, or come to the hospital with
hands full of gifts and see for yourselves
what your cooperation enables us to 90,
remembering, too, that Good loves a
cheerful giver."
A committee of the managers will be
in attendance at the hospital on Thanks
giving Day from 10 a. m. to receive
donations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
HBrOwn's In Town."

"Brown's in Town" will be produced
at the Opera House to morrow night.
Many OF the situations in the farce are
new and original. Brown" visits the
small village Honeysuckle Lodge, because
while he is about to enjoy his honey
moon with his young and pretty wife
whom he has secretly married, bost oil
relatives and friends visit the same place.
Their coming and going, and the iac'
that Brown tries to keep his marriage
secret, makes the story of the play.
The cast is an excellent one. The par
of "Dick Brown" is in the hands o.
Geo. T, Welch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Personal

Miss Charlotte Bl Ickburn has return
Ell from a visit to relatives in Berryville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. B. Smooi, and
Mr.. Ainsley. of Alexandria. were the
guests Of Mr. Harrie Smoot last week 81
SperryvilIe. Il Blue Ridge Echo.
Mr.. Carroll Pierce, the assistant
cashier of the Citizens National Bank,
and wife left Saturday night fors Louis
10 attend the fair.
Mr.. Edward A. Joachim, OF Char
Iotlesvillc, and NJ IS Mary Catherine
Harris. of Alexandria, were married in
this city on Friday last.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John landmark, OF
Brooklyn, n. Y, are visiting Dir. and
Mrs. c. B. Swan
MIR. Horace l.. English, formerly Of
this city, but now Of New York. Is in
the city, having come to attend the we'd
ding of his nice, Miss Janet Dagi ison
Mr.. Z. l.. Dainger6eld and family
have returned to their home in this city
for the winter, having spent the fsll 1t
their country home on Seminary Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Slavs, Italians and Austrians
Riot.

Some excitement was caused in this
city early yesterday morning by re-
port which soon spread over the city
10 the effect that the foreign laborers
employed in the railroad improvements
onihe environs were rioting. 1t was
said that several of the belligerents had
been killed and more sanguinary results
were likely to follow. The trouble IS
said to have begun Saturday night with
in the police jurisdiction Zone miie) oil
Alexandria, but the storm centre was
beyond the city's bailiwick yesterday
morning. Mayor Patt called for yolun-
teers. aud Chief Webster, Lieut.. Smith,
aud Policemen Young, Roberts, AIRING
ton. iyes, Mayhem, Allen, Knight,
Sherwood, Gill, Belts, Smith, Fergu-
son. and Nicholson responded, and,
accompanied by Mayor Paf and Com
monwealth's Attorney Brent, and ex-
Mayor Henry Strauss, left here in
an omnibus. When they arrived
upon the scene it was found that the
affair had been greatly exaggerated, al
though there we're evidences of previous
disorders. Fifteen men who we're found
armed we're arrested and taken to the
Alexandria county court house by Con-
stable Cornell. A number Of pistols
and knives were found by the officers
and confscated. 1t is said that the
trouble arose over the refusal of the Aus
trains and Italians to join the Slavs in a
strike which they had inaugurated,
whereupon the last named determined
to intimidate the others aud drive them
from the works. Pistols were fred, dirks
Aourished, and stones thrown, but SC
far as known no one was seriously ln'
iared. 1t is said that the contractors
tor the freight yards have had consider
able trouble recently with foreign
laborers, especially the Slavs, among
whom are a number of malcontents and
agitators. and that numbers OF negro
labcrers are being imported from North
Carolina to I'll the places ofthe strikers
It was reported this morning tha
Saturday nights turmoils were likely Z
be renewed, and Officers Beach anC
Smith we're sent to the scene. M
further breaches of the peace have Deer
reported, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
CORPORATION Court.
fudge L. G. Barley presiding. ]

Judge L. @. Barley presiding.
Nelson V. Washington was appointed
a deputy sergeant to look after the rail-
road camps near this city.
w. II. Domaine was appointed ad'
miuistrator of the estate of Andrew Bell,
colored, deceased.
Bette Baum vs.. Julius Drsifus ct al;
decree referring case to Fl. B. Cation,
special commissioner, for report and APP
pointing ]. NJ. johnson and ). n. NJ.
Norton special commissioners, to sell
property.
CITY Council VS.. w. II. Lawson, de
cree confirming report of II. n. Garner,
commissioner, and appointing q. L.
BoOthe commissioner of sale.
The Jail inspectors made their report
recommending certain repairs to be made
to the Jail, and rule was issued to show
cause why a mandamus should not issue
commanding the City Council to cause
the Jail to be put in good repair. The
rule Is returnable tomorrow. rszazz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
The Minis-Davidson Nuptials.

The marriage of Miss Janet Davidson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis James
Davidson, of this city, and Mr.. Robert
Beverley Minis, of New York, was SOL
emnized at IL o'clock noon today in st.
PAurs Church, the rector, Rev. p.
Parker Phillips, officiating. Mr.. Sher-
man B. Fowler presided at the organ
and rendered the inspiring strains OF
Lohengrin's Wedding March as the we'd
ding party entered the church and dur
ing the ceremony played very softly
Bartlefs "Dreala." The church was
beautifully decorated with white chrys-
anthemums and palms. The bride was
lovely in a gown of white chiffon MESA
line and duchesse lace, her veil caught
back With spray of lilies of the valley
and she carried in her hand q shower
bouquet of lilies and roses. She was
attended by her sister, Miss Florence
English Davidson, who was gowned IN a
directoire costume of white silk and cnii-
ion, with a picture hat, and carried
bouquet of bridesmaid roses. Inc
groom was attended By his best man, DIR.
ii. r. Purdy, of New York. TheusherS
were Mr.. Thomas J. Lewis, Mr. Harry
q. Lewis. Mr.. Duncan G. Harris, OF
New York; Capt. Charles Carroll Car
penter. U. S. NJ. c.; Mr.. Philip Liv-
ingston Poe, OF Baltimore, and Mr..
Bradshaw Beverley Chichester, Of Lees
burg. Among the out.of-town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Philip II. Minis, OF
New York, the father and mother OF the
groom: Mr.. Reuben Etting and Mrs.
Eugene Poultney, ofPhiladelphla; Judge
and Mrs. Nelson Poe, Miss Sarah Llv'
ingston Poe, Mr.. and Mrs. William V.
Elder. Mr.. and Mrs. George Blackstone,
DIR. and Mrs. James d. Iglehart, Mr..
J. Livingston Minis, of Baltimore; Miss
Sophie NJ. Brogden, of Annapolis; Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Mason Chichester, Miss
Eleanor Mott, Mrs Frederick Satterlee,
Mrs. Charles 4. English, Miss Myra
English. Mr.. Philip Howell Llghttoot
and Mr.. I. Francis Mason, of Leesourg;
Miss Helen McGill Page, OF BerryvIlle;
Mrs. Johnston de Peyster aud Miss JUS
tine de Peyster, Mrs. W. B. Baldwin
and the Misses Baldwin, Mr.. Norman
Bestor and Mr.. Walter Scott, OF wash
ington. The presents were numerous
and handsome. After the ceremony an
elegant breakfast was served to the out
oi.town guests and few OF the most ID,
innate friends Of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Minis left fer an extended tour
and upon their return will reside 10 New
York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. John Ewald, chief Of the bottling
department at the POrIner Brewery, was
painfully though not seriously scalded
by the explosion of steam pipe thi'
morning.
At the University of Virginia grounds
Saturday afternoon the Episcopal High
School football eleven defeated the Miller
School team, of Albemarl', in forty
minutes of play, the score being IL to b.
The missionary rally at the NJ. h.
Church South last night WIS an interest
ing affair throughout. The programme
was we'll rendered and the address oil
Rev. Mr.. Stump was much appreciated.
While Mr.. Merriweather Carter, OF
Fairfax, was driving to this city yester-
Gay evening and when near the outskirts,
several strangers made a raid upon bis
wagon and stole several bottles OF milk
and made of.
A chimney of a house in The alley
bounded by Prince, Duke, Alfred and
Patrick streets took fire this morning
and an alarm of fire was sounded. There
was no damage and the excitement was
soon allayed,
The Washington authorities refuse tC
be held responsible for the cost of laying
new gas mains made necessary by thu
construction of tracks by the Washing
ton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway Company in that city.
Members of the Woman's Auxiliar.
who are willing to assist al the suppe
to be given by this organization are re
ouested to meet 10 Lee Camp Hall Wed
nesday night at half past seven. Their
will be no meeting on Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
A Startling Test.

To save life DR.. T. G. Merritt, Of No; Me-
hoopany, Pa, made startling test resulting
in wonderful cure He writes, "a patient
was attacked with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation of the stomach. | had
often found Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles so ! prescribed
them. The patient gained from the first; and
has not had an attack in IA months" Elec-
trio Bitters are positively guaranteed Tor Dy-
spepsia, Indigestion, Constipation an kidney
troubles. Try them. Only SOC at h. 5. Lead
haotar A. Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Yesterday.

The weather yesterday was akin to
summer time, the mercury in the Their
mometer having forged above the 70
mark. The sky was fair and conditions
were favorable in every respect for strolls,
In marked contrast to those of the previous
Sunday. The streets we're alive with
people until after dark. As is usual on
fair and mild Sundays, many persons
visited the eDvirons Of the city, espe-
c;ally where the railroad work is in
progress. Most of the churches had full
congregations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
O,,v Makes a Rad Matter Worse.

Perhaps you have never thought of it
but the fact must be apparent to every
one that constipation is caused BY a
lack of water 10 the system, and the use
of drastic cathartics like the old FASH
toned pills only makes a bad matter
worse. Chamberiain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets are much more mild and
gentle in their effects, and when the
proper dose is taken their action IS so
natural that one can hardly realize 1t is
the effect of medicine. Try 20 cent
bottle of them. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman and W. F. Creighton 4
Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Linen Napkins.

Large variety of New Linen Dinner Nap
klns. Also White and Fancy Fringed Nap
kins.
Dinner Napkins.
Dozen 81, $I.25. $3.50, 50, $3.50, 50. $3.50
and 1915.
Fringed Napkins.
Dozen soc. SOC, Coo, Zoe, 81, S1.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Case Dismissed.

The case of Robert Reeves, colored,
who was arrested several days ago at the
instance of his wife. who charged him
with improper conduct toward his step
daughter, Christine Ross, came up IN
the Police Court this morning. The ac'
cused was represented by Mr. l.. ID.
Machen. After hearing the evidence
Justice Cation dismissed Reeves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Milk Thieves.

Housekeepers are still complaining Of
the annoyance occasioned by milk
thieves. This commodity is now dis
tributed in bottles which are placed al
front doors or in yards or alleys, but
numbers Of the receptacles never reach
the persons for whom they are intended.
A Gladly living on upper Duke street
heard the milkman when he left Dot
tie at her house this morning, bat she
found somebody had been there before
her when she went to the door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Thanksgiving Harvest Sale.

There will be a thanksgiving harvest
sale at the new chapel at Howardville,
near the Theological Seminary, tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock. The neigh
boring farmers are contributing literally
to the market, and the produce will be
sold at usual prices. 1t is sincerely
hoped that persons from Alexandra
will attend this market, and all are cor
daily invited to Vauxcleuse for a cup OF
hot tea after the sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-21
Thanksgiving Table Linens

About Thanksgiving every year most
houseteepers find they need few New
Table Cloths and Napkins. Our neS Thanks
giving stock of the best table linens and
napkins will be found very large and attrac-
tive, with many new patterns at extremely
low prices for reliable linens.
RLEACHED TABLE DAMASK.
Yard Zoe, 3cc, SOC, 75c, 81, $l.25. $3.50.
UNBLEACHED TABLE DAMASK.
Yard PC, SOC, Coo, 75c, 81.