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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1905-03-24
COURT HOUSE NEWS

The following transcript of the busi-
ness transacted in the Court House for
the past week is furnished this paper
by John A. Geilatly. Wenatchee. the
a6stracter, whose business advertise
ment will be found in another column.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1905-03-24
BLEwETT NEWS.

Like the traditional bear we have at
last woke up after our winters sleep and
find that we have slumbered too long
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1905-03-24
FRIDAY. MARCH "a. 1905

Watch Leavenworth grow this
summer.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1905-03-24

The love Of money kills the love OF
men.-Chicag, Tribune.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1905-03-24
MORE LOCAL NEW 5

Joseph NJ. Duffy took shot at A.. P.
Sheridan last wednesday.
Leavenworth had two shooting af
iairsthis week that resembled Partisan
dueis in that they were bloodless.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1905-03-24

DEED e. XAYAR. EditOr and PrOprisio,-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Woodward & LOthrOp
10Th. llth, f aud q Sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON. DC.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Christmas music will be repeated
i many Ct the churches tomorrow.
The winter term Of the U. S. Court,
Judge Waldell, will open in this city on
Tuesday next.
Lucy Hill, colored, who lived on
Cameron street, between FayeIte and
Payne, diet last night. The deceased
was ab)ut70 years old.
During the month the clerk OF the
CORPORATION Court recorded Is deeds and
issued 40 marriage licens 5 % to white
and II to colored persons.
TIE horse stolen from Mr.. Is. +. Hun
ter, Of lower Fairfax ccunty, on the Dist
Of October last, has been recovered. The
horse was found near Cabin John Bridge.
The Free Methodist quarterly meet
ing will be held tomorrow when there
will be preaching morning and evening
by the Elder, Rev. A G. Miller
Love feast at 2:S0 p. m.
The Georgetown, A. G. of Washington
would like to arrange a game with thu
Alexandria, A. c. Their average il
100 pounds Communications should be
addressed to ]. Keane, Captain o
Georgetown Basket Ball team, 2SO7 Olive
Avenue, n. W., Washington, ID. e.
Fried Clans 80 cents a dozen. Oyster
fried stew or raw. Free lunch-hot sausage
c. II. Zimmerman. Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Personal.

DIR +. J. Broke, who has aecrP'ei
q call from the Presbyterian Church III
Romney. w. Va, will deliver bis fare
cell ,eraon in the Second Pre'byieFlao
,rhurcb in this city tomorrow. Dr..
Rrooke will assume his new charge on
the LIST prOximo. -
Mr. q. M. Emmert, who has been Ill
Of his home 1872 north Fayette street, IS
slowly improving.
Mr.. II. C. Yohe, has returned from
a visit to Bridgeport, Conn, where ne
spent his holiday. Q
Cat. George Windsor, OF the Il. q
O. transfer service, is quite I'll al MS
home on south Lee street.
Mr.. Allan Summers will leave mere
tomorrow to accept position with a
banking house in Chicago.
Mr.. James Breen is confined to his
home by iudisposition.
Miss George French last night enter
tanned the Junior Card Club at her home
IN Alfred street. The pretty prizes were
won by Misses Mary Dent and ha'ue
Douglas. -. ,,..
Mr.. Julius T. Allen and Miss L'dia
NJ Butcher were married Thursday
night at the home of the brides parents,
by Rev. j. p. stump. -.
Mr.. Carl L Butler and Miss Eva
Johnson we're married Tuesday nlght
at the parsonage of the NJ. e. Church
by Rev. j. p stump.
Mrs. ]. B. Martin, living on south
Lee street, was the recipient OF a loving
cup as a Christmas token from num-
Der of her friends day or two ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
New Years Day.

Monday, New Years Day, will be a
holiday aud will bring to close the
holiday season. The banks and public ;.
Offices will be closed, the poslotice
will keep Sunday hours and many of the be,
stores and other places Of business VIII
he closed after the morning hours. The
custom OF "calling," though not as
generally observed as in years gone by
will still he observed by some and a
number of citizens will keep "open
house" Numbers Of Alexandrians will
doubtless visit Washington, some TO vt
tend the Presidents reception, while
Others will probably spend the day IN
the country. The year 1905 will expire,
tomorrow night. The usual custom Of
ushering out the old year and greeting
ahe new will be observed by the ringing
of bells, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Christmas Entertainments.

Tas Christmas entertainment at the
Methodist Protestant Church last night
was decided success. The room was
handsomely decorated with bells and
testoonings. In the middle of The platform
was suspended an immense bell, in which
Santa Claus was securely hid, aud male
his appearance in very mysterious
manner. The singing aud music was
excellent, especially that by the lite
girls and boys from the primary depart
ment.
The celebration at the Baptist Church
last night was enjoyable throughout ana
both young aud old we're highly pleased
with the evenings entertainment Inc
little ones, as well as older ones, recelv'
ed gifts. An interesting programme OF ex'
ercises had been prepared aud 1t wa'
we'll rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Wonen'S DreSS Requirements
For New Years Day.

NILLINERY-A beautiful assortment OF
Hair Ornaments for evening wear, imported
and of our own make, III a very large va
riety.
Second noor-Tenth ST.
NFCKWEAR-Paris eegancies and beau
iiful American productions for the neck III "a
profnsion Of exquisite cOncelts. Boas, IN ai
The fashionable colOrS.
Dainty Rulings for the neck ana as lrim'
mings fO- sleeves, waists. @e
Main Aoor-G St.
GLOVES in all lengths, dressed and
undressed; white, black and deilcale un's'
Silk Evening Gloves. IL, 10 ana ~ ou''on
lengths, black, white and colors.
Main noor-G st.
HANDKERCH | + Fs-Noyelties IRON
France and Ireland. in exquisite hnenes' dn
charming Thinning.
Main Aoor-G st.
HOSIERY-Silk, Isle Thread and TO-
ton: black. white aud oil shades, to match Inc
toilet or slippers
Main foo F st
CORSETS-- Attention is directed to our
.bowing of Fren n COrsets-the sapphire,
tbe IiIv of France. the Parame. These
sunerb Corsets embOdy ali that there is ct the
latest and best, along special lines, IN the
world of fashion that Paris typides.
Exclusive effects for street aud evening
wear.
Third 4 or-Eleventh st.
Table Linens for New Years Day.
"A exceptional showing Household aud
Decorative Linens. including fine Damask
Table Cloths and Napkins, in regular and ex-
TIA sizes; for hanquets, receptions, large din'
ners and other functions.
Second loOr-Eleventh ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
ga Jolly American Tramp"

Quick, snappy dialogue, strong dra-
matte climaxes and startling situations
are promises held out to all who may
witness i. f. Kidder's melodramatic
success, ga Jolly American Tramp, ,
which, if reports prove true, is destined
to achieve as great success as did
others of this play constructors works
The story of the play is laid in New
England country district and the quaint
delineation of characters are as distinct
and clear as a cameo. The manage
ment promise an elaborate investllure
of scenery and superb mountlngs WIN
several effects that will be thrilling IN
the extreme. The cast, we are tolo'
will be thoroughly adequate. 1t VIII De
presented at special prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Police Court.

rJustice n. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Edward Cant, arrested by Lieutenant
Smith charged with asssultiDg Froney
Ferguson, forfeiting his collateral by
failing to appear. on
Jobn Newman, arrested by Officers
Gill and Garvey charged with stealing
81 from A. J. Morgan at Manassas, was
held for the action of the Prince William
authorities.
Frank Williams, arrested by Officers
Bell and Mayhugb for contempt OF court
was fined $40. ono
VIM. Jones. colored, arrested by ON,
Ger Roberts charged with non-suPport OF
his family, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Church Services Tomorrow.

,,ur,sr CHURcH.-Rev. VIM. J. Morton.
rector Services ut II a. IL. and 1880 p. H. Dy
the rector.
Sr PAULs CHURCH-Seryices at ii a. M.
and 7.30 d. m by Rev. P. 2. Philips.
,u,,cE CHURCH-Holy communion at 80
a. nm. Sunday school at $3.50 q. M. Services
nj II a. H. and 1880 p. m. by Rev. Edgar
Carpenter. >,,,, Co.
IMMANgEL LUTHERAN CHURcH-Ser'
vices ut IL q. m. by Kew; MI. MAY. -.
Sr MARY's CHURCH-Sunday school at
o.sScm First mass at a. N. High mass
and sermon at 1890 a. m. Nespers ana oene-
dictiOn p. m. c,-.,, o.,.5o,,
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday
school AT $3.50 q. III. Services at II a; m
snd 7.Sn D. m. by Rev. f. J. Brooke, ID. D.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Sunday school at $3.50 a.
n, Services at II a. m. and 1880 D. m. by
Rev. DIR. W r. Fisher.
TRINITY METH. EPIs. CHURcH-Sunday
school nj $3.50 a. IN. Services at ii a. IN.
and 1880 D. ID. by Rev. J. A. Jeiiers. Young
Peoples Meeting at 6:3O p. IN. CT.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTh-ouhuay
school $50 a. m Services al II a. H.
and 7.30 p. m. by Rev. J. r; stump. .,
MRTU PROT CHURCH-Sunday school al
o15a m. Services at II q. m. and 100 p M.
by Rev. j. II. S. Ewell. c. r. society at
FREE METHODIST CHURcH-Lee street
rear Wilkes-Services atl1 q. m. and 1850 p. IN.
Inv tne Rev. B. A. Scull Love Feast at Z:So
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH
aibbon street, near Alfred. Sunday schooi al
2.45 D. N. Preaching at 400 p. m.
DEL RAY CHAPEL Me. CHURCH SOUTH
SUNDAY school at 2. Preaching at p. m
Epworth League az Sp. m.
AIMS HOUsE-Service al 2:JO m.
NIssIoN-West side of Fairfax street, be
tween Franklin and Jefferson streeis.-Ser'
vices at 1870 p. m. o,-. 49,
ROnEgTs CHAPEL, NJ. E. CHURCH (coior-
edl- Preaching at II a. m. and $3.50 p. N.
MEADE CHAPEI-Sunday school al o'oV p
n. Evening service at 5p. m.
IIgFRTY BAPTIST CHURCH (colOred)-
o..,fi pitt street-Rev. w II. Johnson. pas
Sunday school at $50 a. IN. Preaching
AT 7.20 D. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Charged with Robbery.

Lieutenant Smith yesterday received
a telegram FROM Manassas asking him 10
look out for youth named John New
man. who is charged with robbing A.
{. Morgan. of that place, OF 81. The
lieutenant sent officers Gill and Garvey
10 the union denot to intercept Newman,
who. it was believed, was on north,
bound train. When the train reached
the depot the officers boarded 1t, found
the fugitive and took him in custody.
lie was turned over TO the Prince VII
liam authorities today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Park Incorporated.

The State corporation commission yes,
terday granted the following charter oil
incorporation; The Washington Luna
Park Company zinc of Alexandria, Va.
incorporarOrs, +. II. Treat, president
Alexandra county, Va, J. W. Pitcock,
secretary and treasurer, Alexandra coun
ty. Va. capital stock, maximum, Sloo'
900: objects and purposes, amusement
mark for the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
The Record Broken.

: paragraph which appeared 10 the
Gazette yesterday stated that lady IN
Wellston, Ohio, who was married al
1S had become a grandmother at ~
That record has been broken by lady
10 this city. She was married at IL and
became a mother at "A, Her daughter
10 turn married at l3 and became a
mother at IA aud the lady referred TO
thus became grandmother when she
was 2S years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Not Dead.

The report sent to this city yes
terday announcing the death of James
Roberts on houseboat in Upper
Machodoc. was erroneous. Iu answer to
a summons Washington tugboat r.
ceeded to Upper Macnodoc and today
brought the barge to this city. Roberts
was aboard as much alive as ever. 1t
seems that he swooned on Thursday and
gave every indica ion of having paid the
debt of nature, but before the tugboal
reached the scene he revived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
death of MIR. Duke.

Francis A. Duke, secretary and treas
urer of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
aud Potomac Railroad, died suddenly
in Richmond last night. He was aoou!
65 wears of age. Mr.. Duke is survived
by three soas-W. D. Duke, general
manager of the Richmond, FrederlcEs'
burg and Potomac Railroad; Thomas
Duke, who is in the navy, and Fraok
Nv DIXIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Hand Injured.

As Capt A. j. Taylor, managing own
er of the Taylor fleet of towboats, was
assisting in removing an old propeller
wheel from the shaft Of the tug ID. Nj.
Kew at the shipyard day or two ago,
he had one oftbe fingers on his lett hand
quite badly crushed by getting it caught
between the stern bearing of the tug and
the wheel, and having it struck a heavy
blow by a large hammer 10 the hanoS o'
one of the workmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
The Key that Unlocks the Door TO
Long Lying,

The men Of eighty-hge and ninety
years of age are not the rotund we'll fed,
but thin, SPARE men, who live on
slender diet. b, as careful as he viii,
however, a man past middle age will
occasionally eat Too much or of some ar
ticie of food not suited to bis const!tu-
ton, and will nerd dose Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets tC
cleanse End invigorate his stomach and
regulate his liver and bowels. When
this is done there is no reason why The
average man should not live to old age,
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and
W. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Funeral.

The funeral services of Alfred p.
cake whose death occurred Thursday
morning at his home, sO4 Duke street,
were held at the Baptist Church at 2:SO
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. DR.. Fisher
ofticiated. The pallbearers were SIX en-
Oineers of the Southern Railway. A
number of friends and acquaintance at
.aodad tho funeral
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Circuit Court for the County

Judge G. +. NicoI piesluIHg'J
Wells. va. W., A. & NJ. V. Ry. c.,
a suit for $25, 900 damages for personal
injuries claimed to have been sustained
in A collision between defendant com
pauy's cars Just west of this city on the
evening of March LIST; jur! and final
arguments being heard when this report
closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
The Proposed Plant at GeisbOrO.

The Firth-Sterling Company have ac-
auiryd over 300 acres of land at Giesboro
Point. Attorneys for the company are
dsswing 8 deed for the George Seuferle
fam. IL is believed that the company
is to pay between $3.50, 600 and 5000, 900
for the land it will need for the branch
plant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
RESIGNATION.

Mr.. $. P. Fisher, member OF the
Board of Alderman for the Third ward
has handed to Mr.. j. T. Sweeney, pres'-
dent of that body, his resignation to take
effect today. On Monday Mr.. Fisher
begins his term of office as Corporation
ATTORNEY. Ex.mayor Simpson is spoken
of az a ouccessor of Alderman Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
New Insurance Company

Mr.. VIM. H. May, who is engaged in
receiving subscriptions for the new tlre
insurance company, has had $4,000
pledged 40 far. When 50, 600 more
shall have been subscribed a meeting
will be called and the company organ
lied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Nh Secret About it.

If is no secret, that for Cuts Burns, Ulcers,
Fever Sores. Sore Eyes, BOils, etc. nothing
is so effective as Bucklen's Arnica Saiye'
"It didn't take long TO cure bad sore hah'
and il is ali O. X. Tor sore eyes" writes n.
l.. Gregory. of Hope, Tex. 25c at E. :. Lead
beater d Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
The Season of Indigestion.

The season of indigestion is upon US, ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure for Indigestion and pys-
pepsia will do everything for the stomach
cannot do for itself. Kodol digests what you
eat-giyes the stomach a rest-relieves sour
stomach. belching, heartburn, indigestion,
etc. Sold by W. f. Creighton d Co., 4Ol
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Officers Qualified.

All the State and city officers elected
in the June and Novemte' elections TO-
day qualified, the State before Judge
Rsrley and the city before Mayor Pan
and will on Monday enter upon The dis=
charge of their respective duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Watch Night.

The custom of watching the old year
out and the new year 10 will be observed
in the NJ. f. Church South tomorrow
night when the congregations OF some oil
the other churches will united IN the
services, which will begin at 1851
O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
TRY GOOD-
Woodward 4 LOIlr0p
10Th. 11th,F & G Sts.N.W.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
Store dill remain closed on Monday, Ne"
Years Day. Thereafter aud until fur
Their notice will close at $50 p. N.
All Calendar, Reduced to Half Price.
New Years Requisites.

Attention is invited to an unusually choice
and complete assortment Of Women's anu
Mems Dress Requirements for New Year
Day. embracing everything that is proper ana
including the most elegant imported high-art
novelties and the less pretentious SORTS ALSO
Fine Table Napery, Rich Cut Glass, DAINTY
China Artistic Lamps, Table delicacie' and
NJ her accessories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
ALLEGED ElOpement.

George Blakeley called at this Office today
ana stated that his wife, Edna r. Blakeley,
with her i ,t een-months child, had eloped
last saturday with John II. Saddler. and that tina,
the parties are now in wilmington, Va VS''
Saddler, he said, is from Charles county MO >,
and had been living in this city for some
month. past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
JOHN D.NORMOYLE

A CARD.-l have recovered from my re-
- cent illness sufficiently to resume busi-
mss. Hours to II and TO $50. Eyes ex-
amined FREE. w. +. DIENELT, Ophthal-
mic Optician, 10S s. Washington street.
n. B This lad" good for 10 per cent. dis
count on all bills, aud a discount of 80 cents
on all 50 and IS glasses If presented before
January ], 1906. decz' 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Mems Dress Requirements
For New Years Day,

Full Dress Shirts, Full Dress Bows ana
Ties. Full lress Protectors or shields, S0Iihrs
Uslf Hose. Gloves. IandF erchiefs. Cuff Links
in s liver. cold and enameled. Shirt Studs, &C.
dc.
Main hOor-F 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
The Market

: small display Of country
market this morning and
It articles we're firm at last
ions. There was a falling
ndance of buyers. Turkeys
t % cents g pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30

\ OST'-On the street, a POCKETBOOk,
l. containing about four dollars in money
A reward will he paid for its return to Nc.
IO- south ROYAL street. IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30

I OST-This morning on King street, be-
l. tween st. Asaph and Royal street, pair
of god-rimmed SPECThCLES, in large
white envelope. a suitable reward "lll DC
paid for their return to Leadbeaters store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30

Communion service will be held at 81.
Paul's Church on Monday, New Year
Day, at 1880 o. clock in the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30

er has been clear and cool
brisk northwesterly wind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30

For this section fair. colder tonight. Sun
day fair; fresh westerly Winds becoming
20 riahle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
WANTED.

XXTANTED.-By lady, a nicely furnished
w room, heat and hath; centrally located.
Please state price. E. T. Gazette office.
dep9S 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Wanted at Once.

GOOD. TEMPERATE MEN, who can
catch and load brick to drive brick wagons;
first-c class teams; steady work to men who will
drive right and will not abuse their teams;
g. q for DAYS work. NEW WASHING
TON BRICK COMPANY, Alexandria cOun-
.ty, Va. decZS 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30

XXTANTED-Installm collector for mer-
w chandise accounts; good salary aud ex-
pensps. Address GLOBE COMPANY, 723
Chestnut street, Phila.. Pa. dec28 BIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-30
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sur rises tomorrow at 7:lg 9. IN. and SET
at 1:47 ., %. High water at li;S7 q, IN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-06
shinShape on Land.

One of the Quaintest charitable insti-
tutions in tie world is the Royal Alfred
Home For Aged Seamen, which houses
100 English mariners in the outskirts
of London. 1t is supported entirely by
voluntary contribution. The main idea
has been to make the place as home
like as possible, and to this end an eff
fort has been made to preserve III large
measure the environment to which the
inmates are accustomed.
The dormitories are cut up into tiny
cabins, as on shipboard and in place OF
the familiar iron cots these veterans
of the sea turn in at night in hunks and
stow their clothes and other belongings
precisely as they would on board ship
Day and night the hours and half hours
are struck on a ships bell in the main
hail. and even in the mess room the
atmosphere of the sea is retained as an
aid to appetite. The house governor is
himself an Old sea captain of forty
years experience in commanding men,
and his rule is entirely along nautical
lines.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-06
The God In the
HUrdy GUrdy
By CASPAR JOHNSON
Copyright, 1875. by k. A. Whitehead
By CASPAF

1t was narrow alley running be
tween the back yards. 1t was intend
ed for the convenience of the butchers
boy and the grocer's boy and the ash
man. Distinctiyely it was not intend
ed for men of PasQuale Venetti's stamp
Indeed, a sign at either end announced
this in no uncertain terms.
"Beggars, PeddIers and Street Must
clans Keep Out" it read.
But to Pasquale Venetti warning
signs in English had no terrors from
the simple fact that written English
was beyond his ken Therefore as he
came trundling the ancient hurdy gurdy
up the street he looked into the alley
saw its pOssibilities-the ease with
which coins could be tossed from the
back windOws-and, forsaking the as
phalt payements. where. to use his
own expression, he could mo getta de
biz" he turned into the alley and, I'M
llmbering his musical battery, sent up
the quavering strains of "Lindy, Lin
dy Yo' Is Ma Ladylove"
1t is a hard, cold world Pasquale
ground away patiently. and whenever
a face appeared at any of the win
dows he smiled eXpansively, removed
his battered hat and bowed profoundly
and even essayed a joyful shutting Of
his feet while he turned the crank
But. despite all these Establishments. to
say nothing of the appeal made by a
choice assortment Of selections. rang