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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-07
DRY GOODS.
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10th. | lth. + 4 G StsN. w.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Boys Summer
Clothing

A lot Of Youths Two and Three-piece Suits,
in single and double-breasted styles, with
peg.tOp trousers; some plain, others with
turn-up bottoms; elegant values; sizes II to 20.
SO and $40. Value $3.50.
Boys All-wool Suits, in Norfolk jacket and
doUhle-breasted styles; some have straight
cut pants. others have the popular kncker-
bockers; light and dark effects; sizes to 10
1915 Each. Values, S. and $3.50.
A lot of Boys Atwood Blue Serge Sailor
Blouse Suits, well made aud stylishly trim
med; sizes to y.
$4.25 each. Value S..
Wash Suits, in all styles-Sailor, RussisH,
Bishop, Eton Collar; all classes Of materials
Linens, galateas, crashes, etc.
$3.50 10 $3.50 each.
A special lot Of Boys Russian Suits, in me-
dunn and dark effects; also some plain whites;
sizes to 16.
Special price, sl.25 each.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-07
WANTED.

XXTANTED.-A YOUNG MAN who can
w pack and mark goods. No one but
sober. willing worker need apply:
iy7 1w F. S. HARPER.
XXTANTED.-Y single man wishes at
w once comfortable, well ventilated
ROOM, ordinary conveniences, private lam
ily, with or without table board. Kindly state
terms expected. Address ROOM" lOV9
Prince street. jy7 2t
XNTANTED.-By man and wife with no
w children one or two UNFINISHED
ROOMS for lisht housekeeping. Address
ok" Gazette office. Jel ~
xxyANTED-COLORE BOY, as Porter at
w HUDSON'S PHARMACY, corner OF
King and Payne streets.
jy6 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-07

ITO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTES OF AL
l ANDRIA CITY AND COUNTY: re-
spectfully announce my candidacy for the
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, subject to the
democratic primary, and earnestly solicit
your votes. If nominated and elected prom
ise 10 use my best endeavors to further the IN
terests Of the whole people: Respectfully,
iyT Ivy y. H. lhlM EIs.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
The Uncomfortable Collar.

q don't know what is the matter with these collars" said SmartbOy to the salesman. They seemed all right when bought them yesterday. But had to use a button hook to connect them with my collar button this morn Ing. They fit as though they were ln- tended for my little brother"
 There are two ways to put on a col lar" replied the salesman, and you seem to have chosen the wrong way. noticed 1t when you were here yester- day, but 1t was not up to me to tell you. I've been jumped on for volun- teerIng that Information more than once. Most men think 1t does not make any difference whether you button the right side or the left of a collar first. It makes all the difference in the world in the comfort and set of the coIlor. no matter what shape 1t is. Undo that collar you are wearing, but ton the right side first, and you'll be glad you're alive"-Ncw York Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
EDWARD M'C4NN
 DIES SUDDENLY

Edward McCauu, 9 well known and well liked lougshoreman, who came to Skagwsy in 1898, died suddenly Satur- day evening on board the Humboldt He has been i'll for some time at the Red Gross hospital in this city and was being sent to Juneau to the Catholic hospital there. The exertiOn from the trip from the hospital to the wharf proved 10 be the last straw. He had hardly been placed in his berth when he expired of heart failure. The fu- neral took place this morning from St. Marks church. The interment was in the Skagway cemetery. A large member of the dead mans friends accompany the hearse to the cemetery,
 McCanu's mother and 8 brother re- side in California. They have been no tifed of his death.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
Public Notice
Jeweler and Opticisn

The assessment and tax roll for the town of Skagway, Alaska, for the year 1905 is now in my possession for the purpos1 of collecting the taxes levied thereon which are now due and pay able.
 The taxes for the year 1905 will be. come delinquent on the first day ot March, 1906, at the hour of 6 o'cloc k p. m. on that day, and unless they shall be paid prior to said time, 20 per cent. oi the amount of the said taxes will be added thereto as a penalty for delln- quency, and 8 per cent. per annum in. terest on the amount of said taxes and penalty will e charged from the date .of delinquency until paid.
 Taxes may be paid at my office dur ling business hours from the date hereof. Dated at Skagway, Alaska, October .21, 1905. Fl. Fl. Draper,
 Town Treasurer, Skagway, Alaska,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
Gerr,nn nnby,s snnths.

Of all housewives In Europe probably Eac German is the hardest worked, and of all European mt.G.rs the German practices most completely tAc art of Swa.hlng anI padding her baby and of putting 1t on tue shr'l TGc German taby Is swaGdlcd in a long, narrow pillow, which jS made Co meet com plc,cly round him. being tucked up over his feet and turned under his sol rmu chin. Three bands Of guy blue ribbons are then passed round the whole bundle and tel in large. Gocid bows about where his chest his waist and his ankles may be supposed to be.
 In this guise he can be deposited as an ornament either on the sumptuous best bed or on the kitchen dresser or on the drawing room table. How fond the Germans are of this prCsentmeut of baby may be guessed from the fact that 1t figures largely h iheir picture books. among their dolls and even In the bakers shops at Easter time, made of dough and covered with sugar, to be devoured by grecdiIy live babics.- Strand Magazine.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
CUT DOWN
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.
 WithdraWS Staitle

The City of Seattle has been with drawn from the Southeastern Alaskan run for the winter. The Humboldt and the Cottage City will be continued on the run, the former making thres trips next month and the latter two.
 This is in line with the policy of all the steamship companies in reducing their service in the winter time. The withdrawal of the Princess May by the Canadian Pacific has already been an nounced. While there are rumOrs of the withdrawal Of one of the Alaska Steamship Company's flyers, that com panY has made no announcement Of its winter plans as yet.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
so DECEPTIVE
Many Alaska People Fail to Realize
 the SeriOusnsgs'

Backache is so deceptive.
 Itcomes and goes-keepyou guessing
 Learn the cause-then cure it.
 Nine times out of ten it comes from the kidneys.
 That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cureit.
 Cure every kidney i'll from backache to diabetes.
 Here's a case tOprove it.
 Mrs. H, NJ. Hawkins, of l44+ Kind St., Bellingham, Wash, whose husband is a motorman for the WhatcOm improve men St. R. W. Co.,, says: "For three years past have been dOctoring at different times for backache and other pains due to the affections of the kid neys. I thought l had recovered and expected no more trouble, but last fall was taken with similar attack and for three days, I might say, l was almost helpless. When 1 was suffer- ing the worst with the pain l happened to hear of Deans Kidney Pills a-d sent for box. I expected them to help me but did not lool: for such immediate relief. The first few doses helped and when had finished the box, I felt so well that it was not necessary to can tinue the treatment"
 Forsale by all dealers. Price 30 cents F ster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-DOan's.-and take no other
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
STAYS MILD
Weather Remains Moderate
 On Yukon

The report of weather conditions on the Yukon received at the w. P. x Y, R. offices this morning follows:
 Cloudy, calm, F above. OgilYie-Clear, calm, 10 above, Stewart-Cloudy calm, 8 above. Coffee Creek-Cloudy, calm, l5 above. Selkirk-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Yukon Crossing-Cloudy, calm, l4 above
 Tantalus-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Hootlinqua-Cloudy, dalm, 10 above. Whitehorse-Cloudy, calm, 30 above,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
A POINTER
If You Want JeWelry Read
 This

If you want anything in the jewelry line, if you want to buy a present for anyone or want to treat yourself to one, do not forget that we are prepared to do better for you than anyone in the north. We have an excellently select ed stock of jewelry, including watches, chains, lockets, brooches, rings, brace lets and everything that can possibly be imagined in the Jewelry line' Our prices are right. Try us once and be- come a regular patron.
 We also carry 8 splendid stock of cut glass and hand-psinted china We lead as repairers and manufactur- ing jewellers.
 If your eyes trouble you come and see us.
 J. IKUTA,
 Jewe1er and Opticisn
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
PERSONAL MENTION

WiuE Graves. formerly cashier for the ". &Y. R., arrived on the Dol phlr last night. He will be associated with A. R. Graves in the management of the railroad mess houses and will live at Bennett.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30

T. W. Ford, brother of Cortes Ford, of Haines, arrived at that place on the Dolphin yesterday. He will probably remain there permanently.
 NTr. and Mrs. ". c. Hall and MT. and Mrs. Bert Hartshorn, of Atlin left for the south on the Humboldt sasur- day nighc,-
 When the Dolphin left Seattle, Tony Dortero had just returned from Port land and Astoria, and will return to Skagway on the Jefferson.
 Mrs. Will ClaysOn left on the Hum boldt for Juneau, where she will take a steamer for Seward, at which place she will join her husband.
 Ernest P. Dosch and George SimeR- gtad returned on the Dolphin last night from a months visit to Portland, Seat tie and other cities.
 NTr. and Mrs. George B, Patrick re- turned on the Georgia Saturday night from 9 two months visit to the Tena- kee hot springs.
 Harry Malone, the representative of Csro & O., of Juneau, is in the city. He arrived ou the Humboldt.
 ". W.F.Gore, an Atlin mining man, and Mrs. Gore went south on the Princess May Saturday evening.
 A. J. Crew, until recently White Pass telegraph operator at the summit left for the south on the Humboldt.
 Mrs. George Curtis, of Whtehorse, left for Tacoma on the Humboldt Satur- day night
 T. R. Seweu, the Haines druggist, arrived Saturday and left on the Union for his home this morning.
 F.M. Davis, well known Seattle travelling salesman, is iu the city.
 \. ". Watson returned Saturday from a trip to WhitehOrse.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
Card of Thanks

The many friends Of Ed McCann take this method of extending their heartfelt thanks to those people who SC liberalIy contributed to his care and support during his long illness and in providing for his funeral.
 CHARLES SANDBECE
 CHRIS SHEA Skagway, Alaska, Oct. 30, 1905.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30

Harry c. Boardman left on the Hum bolat for the south. He will spend the winter with relatives and friends at Olympia and on his ranch in Southern Oregon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
Pnrn,nncnt IdenIs.

To live in the presence or great truths and eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals-that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him.-Balzac.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
A snrnrise In Store.

Sweet Innocence-Papa says that you can't afford to marry. Gutlefui Youth-Oh. how absurd. Why, 1t only costs q few dollars! Sweet Innocence Is that so? How foolish papa Is! I'll tell him.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30

T. W. Ford, a brother of Cortes Ford, Of Hajnes, arrived at that place on the Dolphin yesterday. He will probably remain there permanently.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30

MT. and Mrs. ". c. Hall and MT and Mrs. Bert Hartshorn, of Atin lei for the south on the Humboldt sasur day night,-
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30
IIttIe Rrnins.

Biggs-To think that 6 man should nut an enemy in his mouth to steal away his brains! Griggs-Hes' ana think what a hunt 1t must be TOT tns enemy sometimes!
The daily Alaskan., 1905-10-30

Help thy brothers boat across, and' b, thine own has reached the shore'- Hindoo Proverb.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
DISTRICT w. T. c. u.
NEW OFFICERS
MRS. $. a. townsend is Again Chosen
President of the Bi.County
Convention.

The bfcounty convention Of The
Womcn's' Christian Temperance Union
OF Elizabeth City ami Warwick coun-
.ies mas elected the following officers
Tor The ensuing year:
President-Mrs. S. a. Townsend. of
Hampton.
Observation-Disclosures. Davis, of New
port News
Recording secrctary--Mrs. Avis Nc
Caully, Of Phocbus.
Corresponding secretary - Mrs.
Kline, of Newport News
Trcas''ror-NIrs. Enbanks, of New
port News
Mrs. Gates, in charge OF tho w. G..
II. U. parlors in Phocbns who has
been quite i'll in the Dixie hospital.
was said to he very much improved
yesterday. Mrs. Gates was taken sud
denly i'll on Saturday and was immc-
dialcy removed 10 the hospital. II
was though at first that an operation
would prove necessary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
Y. M. c. A. NINE WILL
PLAY "OLD BOYS"
Interesting Game Being Arranged for
One Day Next Wcck-Diestil
Is the Captain.

a number of baseball players of
several years ago. tcrming themselves
The "Old Boys" have challenged the
Y. NJ. c. a. nine for Il game during
next week. The challenge was accept
cd and the "Old Boys" were ont prac-
ticing yesterday for the first time.
Joe Dicstil is the captain Of the old
Boys" and he has announced his line
up as follows: j. G. Wood. third
base: " l.. Doau.hcrty. frs, base; p.
a. Fuller, catcher: William Fuller,
pitcher; III. ID. Howe, shor-stop; ].
Diestil, left field; Frank l.. Small, sec
ond base: Henry G.. Shelton, center
field; J. Is. Wood, right field.
The Y. NJ. G. a. niuc will meet the
Country Club of Petersburg in a game
Mt the National Soldiers Home this
afternoon at > o'clock. This viii likely
prove one Of the hest contests of tho
season, as the Ictcrshurecrs are said
to he a very strong aggregation OF
"ballists."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
Meals In tho DurI. Ages.

Few references can be found rs to
the manner in which Il meal was served
and eaten during the dark ages. AS
near as we can learn. the soup WAS put
in Il big bowl with ears, called "por-
ringer" There WIS seldom II spoon
for each person. Those who had spoons
dipped them into the porrngcr, and tho
liquid was carried directly to each
mouth. Those who were without
spoons drank their soup from the por-
ringer holding 1t by one of the ears,
or else borrowed Il spoon of their neigh.
Dor. The meats were placed in II large
vessel in the center of the table. Each
person present at the meal picked om
with his fingers such bits as lie desired
Ono or two knives answered for hnlf Il
dozen guests. Those who were with
out knives borrowed from those who
had them. AS Il rule. The guests at
table used their own knives. There is
M evidence that napkins were supplied
to guests ut this period At any rate,
no mention is made OF them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
A Skin Game.

Things are not always what they
SEEM" said an officer OF one OF the big
leather companies the other day at Il
gathering OF leather men. Once upon
time there were six good little goats
In field. They died young. like all
good little goats with good skins, and
the fellow who was responsible for
their death shipped those skins to Il
tanncry. When they came out the
skin of one little CONT was an elephants
hide, that of the second little goat was
n monkey skin. that of the third was n
scalskin, the fourth sea lion, The fifth
green frog skin and the skin of the
sixth came out n beautiful walrus
hide. New York Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04

Tipstaves, otherwise known rs "old
Charities" Bow street runners" and
Tom tits" were formerly used in
England by officers; of the law. or po-
lice III private clothes. to Show their
authority. They were generally car.
ricd up the sleeve or in Il pocket con
vcnicntly nj hand, ana the officer would
draw hi.s tipstatf AMI touch the person
TO De arrested OH the shoulder and say.
Il arrest you in the name OF the king"
just as now policeman produces his
warrant. They were generally made OF
wood, mounted with brass or silver
anu tipped with Il brass, ivory or cary
ed wooden crown. whence the name
tipstaT was derived. They varied in
size from five to nine inches in length.
The men who carried them were also
called Row street runners" The last
survivor died lii 1894 ut the age of
clghty-iire
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
MR.. DARLING WcE-PREsIDENT.
Will Represent Hampton Department
at the Harrisonburg Meeting.


Capt Frank w Darling was last
night elected the state president
to represent the Hampton lire depart
mcni nj the coming meet 1T the Vir-
ginia iircmcn in lIarris"nhlrg next
month. II is hardly prOl'abe that the
Hampton department will attend tho
convention. but il is customary for
each department to name vice-pres-
dent ~ f"
AZ this meeting oil the state associa-
ton Mr. Frank w Kcarncy. of Phoe-
bus. will likely he elected president of
the State firemcn. and il may be that
lac convention will come 10 Phocbis
next year.
The phocbus department will go to
llarrisonburs with about 100 men
strong
The phocbus fire department. will
meet his evening 10 complete ar
engagements for the lIarrisonburg
trip. Tho meeting will be at o'clock
sharp.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
Great Holiday Will be Very Gene
ally Observed.
BUSINESS HOUSES TO CLOSE
Fireworks Will he Seen at Buckroc
Beach and at the National Soldiers
Home-Postoffce to Observe Sun.
day Hours, While Banks and Clerks
Offices Will Be Closed All Day.

With few exceptions, the business
houses and public places in Hampton
will celebrate tolay--ihc Fourth Oi
July-by remaining closed, during the
afternoon at least
The postoflice will observe Sunday
hours, while the Office; al The court
house will rcmaiu closes, all day. The
merchants have announced that their
stores will clos, At noon ana remain
closed until tomoilUN .uprnns. The
banks will be ciosaa Tor die day.
Fireworss IT nuckroe.
Following til usuai custom most of
the people in IIamD,ou Nii aucui tits
afternoon anu tonight al l,uvi,,nG
Beach. Fireworks will be tic ;,,trac-
ton Mt the beach during the evening,
and the afternoon will bc given up 10
bathing and other sports. Smid,'s
'-urtsRGSffa will give Il special concert.
beginning nj O'Clock. ana those who
care to do so may indulge in dancing
from . O'Clock until midnight. The
management promises II fine display
of fireworks, while The thcatcr will
give night and afternoon perform.
ance
At the Soldiers Home
All unnecessary work viii bc dis
pcnsed with nj the National Soldiers
Home n nd at Fort Monroe today. A
the Soldiers Home this evening an
immense lot Of fireworks will he dis
played for the entertainment OF the
inmates of the institution and visitors.
a special dinner will be served to the
veterans, and all he Offices will re-
main closed for the entire day.
The small boys in Hampton celebrat-
cd the approach of the national Holt
day last night The sound Of the
firc.crackcr was heard in cvory section
Of The town.
Three or fonr excursion trains are
expected to come to this section from
Richmond and other points.
Tho Newport News and Old Point
Railway and Electric Company has
made every arrangement for handling
the immense crowd which will 20 to
Buckroe Beach tonight. Double cars
will run every fifteen minutes to the
beach and The cars will run.until all
the visitors have returned To their
homes. Tho cars from Newport News
will 20 direct 10 tho beach and It will
not he necessary for the passengers
making the trip to change
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04

MET WITH HEARTY SUCCESS.
Home Insurance Corporation Has
Written $4,000 Worth of Insurance.

''oHe insurance corporation 1aS
Written $4,000 Worth of Insurance.
although we started business only
Saturday, we have written over $50,
700 worth of insurance since that
time" said Mr.. H. w. Saunders. the
secretary Of the Home Insurance Cor,
poration of Hampton, in speaking Of
the outlook Of his concern yesterday.
MIR. Saunders was very highly gratiiic'i
with the manner in which the local
people have received his company AMI
he is confident that there is nothing
but success ahead Of ii.
AS was told in the advertising col
umns of the Daily Press Sunday morn
Ing the new concern is backed by Tho
best known business men on the Nir
Sinia peninsula. Mr. John NJ. Willis
Is the president. Mr.. Nelson S. GroomC
the vice-prcsidcnt and Mr.. Saunders
the secretary. The list of the mem
bers of the board Of directors includes
the names of the best known financial
men in Hampton. Newport News ano
Phocbus. The company has Il capital
stock of 100000
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
4 Wonderful yoipc

Lablache had the most magnificent
bass voice ever known to the lyric
stage. 1t had compass Of two oc-
tavcs, from d fiat below to Il flat
above the bass staff. lie was II man
of proiligions size and strength, and
his voice was proportional to his phys
ical dimensions. Nothing was able TO
overcome or drown il, and through the
tones of the largest chorus it boomctl
out as Justify ms though alone. More
Than once lie broke a window pane by
the strength of the vibrations caused
by his monsirous voice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04

a correspondent writes to the Lon
don Chronicle that he once came mon
Robert browning in Piccadilly in live,
~ dispute with a stranger who had
carried his closed umbrella over his
shoulder or under his arm, with the
end sticking out. Browning, walking
behind, struck down the dangerous
point with an energetic stick. II al
ways do IT," said the poet with lust
Inauguration ana in no measured tones.
The man protested aloud, but Brown
ing explained to the gathering crowd
and Justified himself fully. No one
seemed to know how illustrious was
the brawlcr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
Crap Shooters Fined.

The six crap shooters arrested on
The ting Kccoughan Saturday night
were before Mayor 7. T.. Jones yestcr-
day morning on the charge of unlaw-
fully Shaking The bones" Five OF
the number were colOred and the may
or assessed each Of them the sum of
81 and costs. The white man named
Everett was made to pay $40 and
costs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
REV. DR.. EsTiLL is SICK.
Was Taken to His Bed After the
Morning Services on Sunday.

Rev. DR.. !Rcvcr,ly lstll, who reach
cd Hampton Saturday afternoon to as.
sumo the rcctorship Of old ST. Johns
Episcopal church. was taken quite
sick Just after the morning services
Sunday ana has since hccn confined to
his bed. II is thought that the long
trip from Kentucky ami The excite.
mont incident 10 the change of pas
toraic had much 10 10 with Dr. Estill's
Illness
DIR. Esiill conducted tho services in
the church Sunday morning and was
heard by n large congregation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
'rr,,. IN Lt9e.

"Gracions. Elscrf exclaimed the lit
Tie girls mother. Why are you shout
ing ri that horrible fashion? Why
cam you be quiet like Willie?"
lies got to be quiet, the way we're
playing" replied Elsie. Hes papa
coming home latc md I'm you."-Iliil
ndclphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04
Mr.. Brown Here For Several Days

WI. bTOVT' TICTC T OF SCVCTd Ldy5s <
MI l.. NJ. Brown, the business man
ager of the PhOcbus Sentinel, who,
with his wife, is spending several
months at his former home in Fred
ericksburg, came down to Phoebus
yesterday and will remain here day
or so attending to business. Mr..
Brown has been greatly benefited by
his "trip and hopes entirely to regain
his health by the end of the summer,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-04

Rufus Choa,c once tried to get n
Boston witness 10 give his idea OF ab.
scntmindcdncss WE'LL" said the wit
ness. who was typical New England
Yankee, 81 should say that n man wliu
thought he'd left his watch TO hum and
took 1t out'n his packet TO see IL he'd
time to so hum and get it wns lcetle
absentmnded."