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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Railroad Accidents.

There have been washouts on the line
of the Southern Railway in portions OF
North Carolina, the result OF the recent
heavy rains.
Two freight trains on the Southern
road collided some distance south OF
DanvilIe yesterday, The details OF the
accident have not been received in this
city.
Several cars were derailed On the w.
& O. branch yesterday. No one was
hurt. A wrecking train was sent from
this city and the derailed cars were soon
replaced upon the track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Letter From an Alexandrian.

Mr.. A. w. Melchior, of this city, is
now employed as detective by the
Hagenbeck Circus Company, which is
performing in Iowa. Recently Mr.. Mel
cbior arrested a man named Murphy on
suspicion of attempting to wreck the cir
Gus train. Mike O'Brien, the canvass
man of the show, was also arrested at
his instigatiOn. Nothing, however, could
no nroyed on either man. Mr.. Melchlor
has written to friends in this city saying
that the show is coming east shortly,
when he will visit his old home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Baseball.

The game of baseball between the
Alexandra Athletic Association and the
nine from the Washington navy yard,
which was scheduled for Saturday after
noon. was abandoned on account of rain,
The Alexandra Athletic Club will
play a game of baseball with the Wash
iDgton navy yard team on the old lair
grounds at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
The saiye THAT Penetrates.

DeWitts Hazel Salve penetrates the pores
of the skin, and by its antiseptic, ru6ilo-
Gent and healing influence II subdues lnhain-
nation and cures Boils, Burns, Cuts, e
zema, letter. Ring Worm and all SKIN 9ls-
and nrotrading Piles. The original aud
a ,au Witch Hazel Salve is made by +. {
HsWitt 4 Co, and sold by W. F. Creighton,
4Ol King street, and corner Queen and
Patrick street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Enforcing the Law.

Three white and two colored youths
we're brought before the Police Court
this morning charged with violating the
law By discharging frecrackers IL the
streets yesterday. They had been taken
in custody by Officers Knight and Ar,
rington. One or two of the accused had
been arrested at the instance OF Mayor
Paff. The offenders we're dismissed with
a warning by Justice Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03

1t is a fearful fate to have to endure the
terrible torture of Piles, II can truthfully
say" writes Harry Colson, Of Masonyille,
Ia, that for Blind, Bleeding, Itching end
Protruding Piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, IS
the best cure made" Also best for cuts,
burns and injuries 25c at f. S. Leadbeater d
Sons Druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
New York stock Market.

New York, July 9.-Erie was the
feature of generally strong market dur
ing the first hour. There were heavy
buying orders. London bought 80, 900
shares of stock in the first hour around
the room. There was agood commission
husinpss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Official.
BOARD OLE ALDERMEN.

At called meeting of the Board Of Alder
men of the city of Alexandria, Va.i held
July /, 1905, there were present :.
j. L. Sweeney, President, and Messrs.
Burke, Marbury, Ballenger, Fisher, Curtin,
and w. II. Sweeney.
An ordinance providing for the grading
paving and curbing Of Lee street from the
south crossing OF Prince street to the north
crossing of Duke street under certain con-
ditons, was read the second and third times
and passed by unanimous vote,
An ordinance providing for the grading,
paving and curbing of Prince street from the
east crossing of Fairfax street to the east
crossing of Lee street under certain con
ditions, was read the second and third times
and passed by unanimous vote.
The board then adjourned.
j. Il. SWEENEY, President,
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
ELLIOTI'S.
428-430 King Street.
WANTED.

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
~ CREDITORS.
In the District Court of the United States,
for the Eastern District of Virginia. In
bankruptcy.
r. B. Cobean, In
Bankrupt. Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of k. B. Cobean, of Alexan-
dria. in the county Of Alexandria, and Dis
trict aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day
of May, A. d., 1905, the said X. b. Cobean
was duly adiudicated bankrupt; and that
the first meeting of his creditors will be
held at lO7 North Fairfax street, in the city
of Alexandria, on the 18TH DAY OF
July. A. ID. 1905, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. ut which time the said creditors
NAV attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come
'''''' 1 WALTER U. VARNEY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Alexandria, Va, July !, 1905. II
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
~ CREDITORS.
In the District Court of the United states, for
the Eastern District of Virginia. In
Bankruptcy. 10
In the matter Of No. 80
Thomas II. Brickey, In
Bankrupt. Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Thomas II. Brickley, of
Alexandria. in the county of Alexandria, and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day
Of June. A. d. 1905, the said Thomas II:
Brickley was duly adjudicated bankrupt; aud
that the first meeting of his creditors will be
held at lO7 north Fairfax street, in the city
of Alexandria. on the 18th DAY OF JULY,
A. d. ieO5, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other busl-
ness as may properly come before said meet
ing. WALTER U: EAKNEl,
Alexandria, Virginia. July 1, 1876. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
YESTERDAYS Rains.

The sultry weather Of yesterday cuI-
minated in rains, thunder and lightning
in the afternoon. There were several
heavy downpours which flooded the
streets, but no damage resulted. There
was hut little rain in Washington.
South of Alexandra, however, a heavy
storm prevailed. Considerable rain fell
together with hail, while the wind at
times assumed hurricane proportions.
People here today from lower Fairfax
say that considerable damage was done
10 growing crops, while trees were blown
down aud in some instances poulty was
killed by hailstOnes. Constable A. -
Payne had tied his mare to tree while
the storm was in progress. The tree
was uprooted and it fell upon the mare
but, strange to say, the animal escaped
injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For TINS I see
ton showers and thunder-storms TINS N.eI,
noon or tonight. Tuesday showers anu hoi ~
warm in the afternoon; variable "ihuS' O'
coming fresh sOutherly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03

nT Tomorrow, July Fourth, being a
holiday, the Gazette will not be pup
lished ON that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Cream Woods and
Silk=and=WOOl

Suitable for Seashore and Mountain Wear.
Cream Mohaifsicilian.
Per ."......"........,......7 Zoe to ~
Cream MOhair Brilliantine.
Per yard.... .......30c 70 $lZ1
Cream All-wool AlbatrOss.
Per yard. 10 10c
Cream All-wOol Batste.
Per yaru..,ss ..,....0Sc 10 %
Cream All-wool Serge.
Per yard....... zoe 10 3IZ0
Cream AlI-wool French Etsmine Wolfe:
Per yard zoe 10 $l.oO
Cream All-wOol Henrietta.
Fer l0c 10 ~
Cream All-wOol Storm Serge.
Per yard. E. .........-.- ....... ....75c to 81 20
Cream silk and-WoOl Eolienne.
Per yard. .... ...... 81 to Sl5O
Cream silk and Wool Fancies
Per .......$lOO
Cream All-wool French Wolfe.
Per yard. --.....5Oe to Sl5O
Cream Silk and Wool Chiffon.
Fer yard
Cream Silk and. Wool Lsnsdowne.
Per yard ...siZo
Cream Silk .and Wool Crepe de Paris.
Per yard....... .....Sl %
Second aoor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4;Ss and sets 7;SO'
u;eb wafer at S;29 \. N. and 80 9p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03

The Maccabees will not hold meet
ing tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
rIpST NATIONAL BANK.

EIRST NATIONAL BANK, ,o,-
Alexandria. Va e, July 3, 1870.
Tuesday, July 4tb, Independence Day, De-
ing legal holiday, this bank will be closed
c. R. HOOFF, President:
Entire Wheat Glutin FLOUR lust received
By w. J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
BOARDERS.

Borders. or Table Boarders, at residence
in a desirable section Of the city. Apply at
No. ia north Alfred street Jyl 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-03
A Fearful Fate.

Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
TOYS Possess Real Value

Miss Elizabeth Harrison, head OF
the kindergarten movement in this
country, says: Toys form bridge
between the great realities of life and
the childs small capacity" If this is
true then toys which bridge from moth
ing to nowhere are useless.
This was the case with the play.
things of the second family Of chill.
dren with whom l lived in the capac-
ity of nursery governess. They had
no connection either with the pres
ent state of the children's minds or
with any future stage of development
WhaC possible pleasure or profit could
children of two and four get out of
a bagatelle board? They had not the
mechanical strength nor skill to shoot
the ball, still less the mental power
to count the points, and least of all
any care as to whether they won or
not They had various mechanical,
toys far beyond their power to maaip-
ulate or understand. and some Japan
csc things in jointed bamboo the OBJ
ject of which l was never able 10
ulStoA EEs 1 AANAE " ere no OlOtkS, no
balls. nothing to minister to their in
stinct for construction, but their spirit
of destruction was encouraged.
The possessions that seemed TO
please them most were Il stick with
horses head at one end. on which
they could pretend TO ride; n little
iron wagon which they could drag
around. some reinS with which they
could play horse and mechanical piy
whose internal organs were a coiled
s1ring and Il wheel or two. They saw
horses ana wagons in the real life
around them ana pigs We're common
objects in the landscape. These TOYS
gave them a little world Of their own
suited to their capacity, TO enjoy which
they did not need the help of an adult.
Miss Martha b. Bens,ey in Every
hody'S.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
THE SENSE OF DIRECTION.
Here Is an Inviting Field OF Expert
ment With Doqs.

No class of dog stories is more
common than is that of the dog which,
taken a long way from home, finds its
way back oYC an unknown road by
the exercise of observation or sense
of direction. In a recent letter, AL
fred R. Wallace, the distinguished
scientist, points out that though such
printed stories are innumerable, they
do not contain all the data essential
to drawing conclusive deductions;
and he suggests that the mystery of
the dogs performance is to be solved
only by experiments several times re-
peated, for the purpose of ascertain
ing exactly what a dog does when left
in a strange place many miles from
home, to which it has been brought
by circuitous route and so confined
as to be quite unable to use its sight.
For such an experiment to be conclu-
sive, Mr.. Wallace points out it is
essential cd that the dogs history is
known, so that it can never possibly
have been in the district it is taken
to; " that a person quite unknown
to the dog is present when it is turned
loose, and keeps 1t in sight during
the whole day, making careful notes
Of all its actions. IT this were done
with, say, half a dozen carefully cho-
sen dogs, two or three times with
each, a great deal of real knowledge
would be obtained which would PROP
ably settle the question as to the pos
session of a sense of direction. IN
these first experiments the distance
need not be great, ten to twenty miles
being sufficient if it were quite GER
tain that the intervening country was
unknown to TIE dog" Here is an in
viting field of experiment which many
persons are In a position to under
take, and properly conducted the tests
would result N the securing of valua-
BILE data.-Forest and Stream.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Bow Patrons of BARRIERS.

The old timer grumbled. There
were many ahead of him, and it is
always a cause for grumbling when
you have to wait in barber shop. But
his grumbling became deeper and
found utterance whe at the moment
he thought it was his Next" a boy
not over seven or eight years got up
and walked to the chair.
We'll, doesn't it beat all" said the
old-timer in disgust, the way the moo
ern kid is taken out of babyhood
Why, when l was boy it was the
custom for the fathers or older broth
ers of the family TO cut the children's
hair until they we're ten or twelve
years old. But would a modern boy
stand for it? I guess not. He goes to
the barber when he is four years old
and mommer goes with him. BY the
time he is six he strolls in by him
self, just as though he already could
tell whether a razor was dry honed
or water honed.
Look at that boy now. He wants
his hair cut in a cape at the back
anu number two clippers on the tenn
pies. 1t certainly gets me.
'I'll bet that same boy would scorn
to blacken his own shoes when it is
so easy to get nickel out of daddy.
Yet he doesn't look as though ne wal
lowed in wealth. But that isn't nee
essary. The very boys VINO, a few
years ago, would blacken their own
shoes and their fathers, too, for that
matter, now patrOnize the bootblack
and have their fayorite barber.-New
York Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Scnurs in Hnrses.

In nine cases out of ten the cause
of scours in horses is due to improper
feeding, and while the trouble is a
bad one to deal with at any time, il
is especially bad at a season when
considerable hard work is expected Of
the horse. Some horses are given to
securing easily, and when such is the
nish much feed that is laxative in char
acter and also to feed more largely Of
concentrated foods than of roughage
A horse that scours and is doing a
hard days work should have whole
oats mixed with a small quantity of
bran as the main grain food, and the
morning food should be whole hay. all
that he will eat in half an hour, then
what water he wants within reason
and then the grain making the ration
the quantity experience has shown is
proper for the particular animal The
same feed should be given at noon
and at night, but the quantity of water
may be increased at night. In work.
ing a horse liable to attacks of scours,
begin the day with him in an easy
manner, and for the first two or three
hours do not push him. Handled in
tGis manner he will probably go
through the rest of the day in good
shape, and do a fair days work. Such
horses should be well groomed after
day of work to keep up the circula-
ton of the skin, and the bedding
should be clean and plentiful.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

cattle The Missouri Agricultural
College has during several winters
produced two pounds of gain per day
on cattle by feeding six pounds of
corn each and an average of about
seventeen pounds of clover hay. An
exactly similar lot of cattle fed six
pounds of corn and fifteen pounds of
clover hay, made a gain of only one
pound per day per head. When large
amounts of clover hay are not avail
able, we have found that mixing equal
parts of clover hay and corn stover
has resulted in a gain of one and
three-quarter pounds of gain a day per
head. Two pounds per day is a rea-
sonably good gain when cattle are fed
a heavy grain ration of eighteen to
twenty pounds daily. The cost of the
clover hay and six pounds of corn is
measurably less than the heavy grain
ration, and the gains resulting are
nearly identical. The grain ration has
this advantage-that it will find in the
animals somewhat more quickly and
put them in condition to fulfill the
market equirements.-F. B. Mumford,
Missouri Agricultural College.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09

| frou-frou of her skirts; his ears had
not heard the sound for ages.
When he raised his dark gray eyes
she was in front of him. He had been
so hidden by his coveted flowers that
she only caught sight of him then.
A little sound-it might have been of
fright, or surprise, or relief-broke
from her lips.
Please" she said, ever so gently,
would you let me have few Of your
sweet peas for aunty's birthday? They
are lovely, aren't they?" burying her
small nose in the blossoms. But
Walker hasn't any, and aunty IS so
fond of themv'
who is aunty?" The question es-
capped his lips involuntarily; he had not
the lease desire to be rude or inquisi-
tive, and the girl seemed to under
stand
II mean Aunt Helen" she answered,
with a slight air of dignity, which sat
we'll upon her slender shoulders. 81
have lived with her ever since mother
died.
Miles Cathcart gripped the gir's
muslin-clad shoulder There was that
in his handsome face which she hard
ly understood, but she did not shrink
from hiL,.
Helen who?" be almost command
cd. Tell me. quickly"
"TempletOn," the girl answered,
| quietly, as Der companion grew excit-
ed. Aunt Helen Templeton, for she
has never married, you know. 1 think
once upon time there was a man"
There was a man, you are quite
right; but thern were two"
THAT Is not truev' returned the girl.
firmly, her mouth quivering at the i'm
piled slur upon one so beloved. "She
helped mother out of difficulty, for
mother told me just before she died,
and she said that l must always look
after Aunt Helen, and l mean to-
Come, will you give me the flowers
those lovely sweet peas? If you do,
will forgive you and all you have
shipped off to-day"
In haste the man shipped off bloom
after bloom. The girl watched him
wonderingly as he despoiled the plants
of every flower.
Give them to your" he asked, his
face TRANSPORTED with a great joy, as
he turned and faced her, his work of
destruction done, and a big bunch of
sweet peas in his hands, mo; but if
you will take me, l will give them to
her myself"
At a garden gate, little farther
down the road, a lady was standing,
shading her eyes from the glare of
the sun and watching the white, dusty
roadway eagerly, as if in search Of
some one.
There was no need for words-one
look was enough. Over her face the
color swept and then receded, leaving
it deathly pale. Miles laid the sweet
peas aside and stretched out his empty
arms, while Helen Templeton crept
into them at last-her hungering heart
satisfied.
Agatha turned away abruptly She
understood.
ut is all owing to bunch Of sweet
peas" Cathcart said, when at length
he could speak But for that We
might still have been apart"
And Helen acquiesced joyfully
From thenceforth sweet peas were
her favorite flower.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
How TO Live Iona.

Weber sums the main points to be
observed by those DESTROYS of a long
life as follows: l. Moderation in eat
ing, drinking and physical indul-
gence 2. Pure air out Of the house
and within. 8. The keeping of every
organ of the body, so far as possible,
in constant working order. 4. Regu-
lar exercise every day in all weathers,
supported in many cases by breathing
movements and by walking and climb
ing tours. 5. Going to bed early and
rising early, and restricting the hours
OF sleep to six or seven hours. 6. Dali
ly baths or additions, according to in
dividual conditions, cold or warm, OF
warm followed by cold. Z. Regular
work and mental occupation. s. Cul-
tivation of placidity, cheerfulness and
hopefulneSs Of mind. g. Employment
of the great power of the mind In
controlling passions and nervous fear
10. Strengthening the viii in carry
ing out whatever is useful, and in
checking the craving for stimulants,
anodynes and other injurious agen-
cies.-British Medical Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Enemies of Fruit Trees.

For a long time hordculturists and
fruit growers of the advanced type
have been urging the desirability of
filling orchards more thoroughly than
is usually the custom, says a Cornell
paper Their advice was based upon
common experience and observation,
but exact data have been wanting.
Cornell Experiment Station, during
the last season, conducted an orchard
survey or a critical study OF the west
ern counties of the State Of New York.
This survey examined every orchard
in three townships, comprising some
three thousand acres Of fruit land, and
in addition examined every orchard Of
Importance in the entire county-one
of the largest in the State. The results
Of this survey (which are now being
worked OUT are exceedingly instruc-
tive and valuable
Among the chief enemies Of the
orchard the greatest was found to be
the apple tree. In other words, the
trees were injuring each other in the
struggle for food and sustenance. They
were planted too closely. An exami-
nation of the yields of orchards plant
ed at different distances disclosed
the fact that the more trees to the
acre the smaller the yield in every
case, and that the yield increased
gradually and propOrtionately with the
distance at which the trees we're set.
The next enemy Of Importance was
sod The loss TO the tract examined
in 1902 by the influence Of sod in or
chards amounted to over 100000 bush
els. Pastured orchards were better
than meadow orchards. but markedly
poorer than titled orchards. The cul-
tivated orchard gave an average Of 30
bushels more than sod orchard, and
this record covered a period Of three
years; it was not taken at haphazard
and should be considered fairly indiea-
tive.
a'The next enemy Of importance was
found TO be poor drainage. Young
trees very often do not show9t the ef-
fects Of surplus moisture in the soil,
but invariably old trees developed va
rious types OF diseases, unquestionably
directly chargeable 10 the unfavor-
able soil condition. Where stif, I'm
penetrable subsoil obtains, drainage
pays"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Fertiiizinr Orchards.

If one is willing to fertilize the soil
In his orchard he should be willing to
apply such fertilizers at the proper
time. While the usual spring fertiliz-
ing of trees with commercial fertiliz-
ers has no. objection, the same can
not be said of the use of stable ma
nure under some conditions, which is
the fertilizer generally at the command
of the farmer. 1t is generally Under
stood that severe pruning in the spring
causes good wood grow tn Of the tree
and heavy fertilizing with stable ma
nure in the beginning Of the growing
season has a like effect.
II the orchard is not growing rapid
ly enough, by all means fertilize in the
spring, so as 10 get the necessary wood
growth, but if the trees are all right
In this respect, but are rot frmting
properly, it is evident they are max
ing wood growth at tie expense of
fruit buds. Obviously the remedy is
10 fertiIize after the growing sea son.
for the wood growth IS practically
over. Fail manuring in any consider
able quantity is not advisable, for it
excites a growth Of wood which Is not
desirable at a time when the trees are
preparing to rest
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-09
Puzzle for French War Once

A singularly rare case under the
law of universal military service is
now engaging the attention of the
French war office and Of the public.
1t is that of three triplet brothers.
among them the mainstay of a very
poor family of eight otner children and
their mother, who are swept at one
stroke from the workshop to the bar
racks. One is a mason, one a painter
and one an agricultural laborer. An
other point arises as to which should
be exempt If legal excuse is extended
70 any. Even their own mother Is
ignorant which of the three saw day
light first and it is quite impossible to
saw which is the eldest and which is
the youngest.