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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12
Competition In Courses.

Southey was a methodical and rapid
literary craftsman. Il am a quiet. pa
tient. easy going mack of the mule
breed regular as cloellworlx in my pace.
sure footed, bearing the burden which
is laid on me, ana only obstinate in
choosing my own path" he wrote to a
frien1. But his method was by no
means simple. He was a poet, his
torian. critic and miscellaneous
write. He turned out an enormous
Quantity of matter and succeeded in
C1fng 50 by working fourteen hours a
Cay and diversifying his Iabors within
his daily round. He had six tables in
his library. lie wrote poetry at one,
history mt another criticism at third,
and so on with the other subjects upon
which he was engaged, and when he
was tired of spinning his brains into
verse he turned to history and criti-
cism. There is story that lie once
described TO Nine de Stael the divi-
sion of his time-two hours before
breakfast for history. two hours for
reading after, two hours for the com
position Of poetry. two hours for criti-
cism, and 50 on through, all his work
ing day And pray. Air. Southey,"
qGeried the Frenchw0man somewhat
unkindly when do you think T'-Corn-
hill Magazine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12
The One Who Was Mad.

A corpulent German came rushing In
to the circuit court one morning before
court was called and said:
II want to git warrant for a man to
kill tog."
well, my man. you don't come to
this court to get warrants in cases OF
that kind. If you want the dog killed
you should go to police court" said
the judge.
The German started to leave. when
the judge inquired in an interested
manner:
did the dog bite your
"YeaS, he bit me-"
"Well. was the dog madF"
"vas dc tog madt? No. vas madt"
Buffalo Commercial.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12
His Opportunity Came.

Rear Admiral Charles d. Sigsbee, U.
s. n, was once advanced after long
and patient wait from commander to
captain. On the day that he was pro
NOTED he went ashore and kept the
launch which was to take him to his
ship waiting beyond the appointed
time. When he finally strolled down,
Paymaster Charles w. Slamm, who
was in charge of the launch. said: Cap
tain, you-yOu have just been promot
ed, and you-you have made bad be-
ginning. You have kept the boat wait
ing ten minutes. sir" BE calm. Mr..
Slamm," snid the new captain, with q
tantalizing grin; I've been waiting
years for the privilege"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

During the civil war captain of a
company which had sixty men In its
ranks, none of whom was as energetic
as the officer thought he should be.
hit upon plan which he believed
would cure the mems habits of lazl-
ness. One morning after roll call the
captain, addressing his command. said:
81 have nice, easy job for the lazi-
est man in the company. VIII the
LATEST man step to the 'front.'"
Instantly fifty-nine men each took a
step forward.
why didn't you step to the front?"
inquired the commander of the one
man who did not come.
81 was too lazy" replied the soldier.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12
shopping Troubles.

Tomorrow is my wife's birthday,
and want to buy present that will
tickle her."
1--WE have nice line of feather
boas."
mo, no. l mean something that
would make hit with her"
Anything in hammers?"
you misunderstood. want some
thing striking that
'Ah, you wish a clock"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

there. The best man w.is sitting IN
front of he holding one OF her luz nds
In protecting, big brotherly fashion.
while she vslnly tried to keep back the
tears that seemed to be rising as quiet
" and relentlessly as a food. 1t was
no use Higher and higher they came.
She winked hard and shut her teeth
firmly. Then she snatched her hand
away and covered her face.
MY poor little girl" murmured the
best man softly.
eddings are always sad. don't you
Think she gasped out. dabbing at her
eyes with her handk erehief and giving
Lite hysiericnl laugh. still, don't
usually behave like this. You see. when
your best friend marries-she--tha Is
everything is different and She gave
UP trying to explain the situation in de-
s9air and ended with nm incoherent.
F" But it's all very ridiculous. aud don't
know why | should say all this to
you.''
She was the picture of helpless. girl
'Sh misery. and the best mans heart
ached for her. Momentarily his synpa.
thy took the edge off his own loncli-
ness. He WINGED at the thought of her
having to suffer alone the mad1ening
sense Of loss that tormented him.
Perhaps its because misery loves
company" he said gently. Perhaps
YOU feel that this wedding hasn't been
altogether like other weddings to me
either he went on. with matter of
fact air. as IL 1t We're the most natural
thing in the world that they should
be coniding in each other.
She was watching him with a dawn
Ing understanding in her eyes, and he
met her gaze with whimsical smile.
as IL he were offering her the open
book Of his soul to read If she would.
DO you mean that you, too
There was no need to complete the
question. for II was answered before it
was spoken. lnvoluntarily her hands
went out to him In quick. warm SYM
pathy. and though her only comment
was breathless "Ohr" it was eloquent
with feeling.
Little by little her composure came
back to her.
1T was so good of you to tell me-"
she said gratefully. II think feel as
Robinson Crusoe did when he discov-
cred the man Friday.
Mot that I'm glad that you're I'M
happy. too" she added quickly; ''only
II doesn't seem so lonely now that
know that there Is some one who I'M
derstands. After all. that's what makes
life worth living. isn't IT." she finished,
looking up at him with what seemed to
him the sweetest look he had ever seen
In girls face.
When at the end of six months the
bride and groom returned from their
honeymoon abroad the best man and
the maid of honor were among the first
OF their dinner guests.
See here: 1t seems to me that you
two have been making hay in our alb
sence." laughed the bride. noting with a
woman's quick instinct the deep, strong
understanding that seemed to exist be
tween the two. whereupon her listen
ers exchanged a somewhat humorous,
albeit confused. glance, but refused to
explain.
The following June they were mar
rieI. Just before the Lohengrin march
the organist played Consolation" at
which such of the guests as recognized
the selection elevated their eyebrows
and wondered But the bride and groom
alone were in the secret. Ii was case
of in memoriam.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

Gyer-Fitzem, the clothier, is adver-
Using silk umbrella with each twenty
dollar overcoat he sells. Mrs. oyer
That's nothing. Bloom, the florist, Ia
giving away the earth with each plant
he sells.-Chicago News.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

itching. Blind, Rlceding or Proiruding Piles.
Drugsis refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
falls to cure any case, no matter OF how long
ease and rest. Soc. Ii your drussis, hasn't Il
9 nd .nc in stamps and It will be forwarded
postpaid by Paris Medicine Co, st Louis Mo
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12
when to Find Them.

Blimkins-No, sir, | tell you most
friends are uncertain. l want friends
who will be friends in need. Hodges
Take fools advice, old man, and look
for them before you need them
Brooklyn Life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12
A Good Precedent.

My dear" said Mrs. Mildly as she
busted Mr.. Mildly's table. this would
be great deal cleaner world If there
We're not any men in it."
IF there were not" retorted Mr..
Mildly, 1.-The women would do exactly
as the Lord did--hunt around for
enough dirt to make man out off,
Golfers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

She-Darling. we must eope. He
But surely your father has no obtec-
lions to- She-None whatever. He
suggested it, in fact. He says it will
be cheape" Ledger
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

Gladys-He tells me you have de-
signs upon him. Ethel-Dld the wretch
say thatf Gladys-Yes. He said your
image was engraved upon his heart
Judge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

Eva-Wheu Jack proposed in the. auto !
mobile were you in love with him? Ernie
Il was carried away with him. Eva-You
don't say! Ernie-Yes, he lost control OF
the machine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

If you would knock a stubborn man
down instead of stopping to argue with
him you would save lot of wind and
much valuable time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-04-12

Little Colds" Thousands of lives sacrificed
every year. DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
cures little colds, cures big colds, too, down to
the very verge of consumption.-Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
LOCAL BREVITIEs.
Our cook grew very i'll and died.
Al ..,bo. e., baavan aha lrOkqd al

Our cook grew very i'll and died.
And when in heaven she locked abou
She said "I'll stay if you decide
To give me every night and Sunday
out"
Roxie Hume, colored, died at ber
home, 3l5 north Fsyette street, last
night.
Brackets of artistic workmanship are
being placed at the Prince and st.
Asaph street entrances to the pOstotfice.
Gas aud electricity will be used in the
brackets for illuminating purposes.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Edith
Barron, formerly of this city, who died
in Washington on Monday, took place
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from 5l7
north Patrick street Rev. Mr.. Morton
conducted the services.
A slight fire occurred yesterday even
ing in Mr.. H. G. Smiths tailoring es-
tabishment, 905 King street. The
flames were soon subdued by an extln-
guisher brought from the Reliance en-
CINE house by Driver Allen.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to William H. Pettitt,
of Loudoun county, and Catherine Smith,
of West Newton, Pa, and to Joseph X.
Hines, of Loudoun county, and to Kate
Nj. Shine, of Fauquier county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09

Shortly after II O'Clock last nign'
trouble occurred in front OF pnpiic
house on Cameron street, during which
q man was knocked down. The assaIl-
ant proprietor OF the house, was taken
into custody by Officer Roberts, and this
morning was fined $40 in the Police
Court After the case had been disposed
of another warrant against the prisoner
was produced. 1t charged him with
keeping a disorderly house, and had been
sworn out by a neighbor who made a
abatement to the effect that the noise and
general disorder in the place prevented
contiguous residents from sleeping until
after midnight also that all day on
Sundays men went in and out of the
place-entering sober and emerging
drunk. 1t was further alleged that prop
erty in the vicinity had detriorated in
value by reason Of the existence OF the
eyesore. The accused in his defense
said he kept boarders, which accounted
for people entering and leaving his
pfen6lses on Sunday. Justice Cation In
summing up the case said he would con-
tinue it until further investigation
could be made, and in the meantime the
Corporation Court would examine INTO
the matter and determine whether or
not a license should be granted the ac-
cused in future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
The River.

The river is now clear of ice and nav
igation has been resumed. Sailing ves'
sells can move 40 and down as formerly,
and all evidences of the late embargo
have vanished.
The Norfolk steamer upon her arn'
val this morning had nothing OF interest
to report.
The steamer Anne Arundel of the
Weems line arrived up this morning
from Baltimore and river landings. She
encountered ice in coming down the bay
aud considerable fog on the river. The
ice. however, has about disappeared and
the steamer had no difficulty In making
her landings On and after today the
Wecms line will maintain a tri.weekly
service between Baltimore and river
landings.
The steamer Charles Manchester has
resumed her trips ON the Mount Vernon
route.
The steamer Estele Randall is max
ing regular trips between Washington
Alexandria aud Glymont.
The steamer Bartholdi will resume
her trips between this city and the
Washington navy yard on Saturday next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Kuropatkin 10 be Superseded.

A dispatch from St. Petersburg says
after his defeat at Mukden, Gen. Kuro-
patkin's deposition may be regarded as
certain. War Minister Sakharof is
picked as his probable successor, though
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolavitcb, OF q
board of strategists, may be intrusted
With the direction OF affairs. A strong
faction of the army, those high in in
fluence about the Emperor, opposed
Gen. Kuropatkin from the first, and.
though his early defeats we're cOndoned
because it was realized that Gen. Kuro-
patkin was doing all that man could
with the tools at his command, it is now
felt that after twice having had the OPP
portuuity TO show what he could do
with powerful army, and having failed
to accomplish victory either time, his re-
moyal is advisable A high military
official said Tuesday night that the En-
peror had bad enough OF general whose
Interpretation of victory was SUCCESS.
full retreat that Fabian tactics are we'll
enough on their way, but that Kuro-
patkin went beyond those of Fabius,
and neglected to take account of favor
able opportunity for counter strokes.
Friends of Gen. Kuropatkin, however,
say that no other general is apt to do as
we'll as he has done, and declare that
his removal may mean, as in the
American civil war, the exchange OF
Hood for a Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Police Court.

rJustice II, B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning
Frank Yarato, an Italian, arrested by
Officer Young charged with carrying q
concealed weapon, was dismissed.
Cassie Crist, arrested by Officer Allen
charged with assaalting Mamie Gentry,
was fined IS, as was also the complain
ant, as it appeared the latter precipitated
the fight.
David Brown, arrested by Officer
Henderson charged with being drunk in
the street, was 6ned $3.50, or given 10
days in Jail.
A saloon keeper, arrested by Officer
Roberts charged with assault, was fined
$40. The defendant had also been
charged with keeping disorderiy
house, but this case was continued.
James Carter, colored, arrested by
Officer Belts charged with defacing the
property of Isaac Keith, was dismissed
upon promise to pay the damages.
Nellie Jones, colored, arrested by Of-
ffcers Belts and Smith charged with dis
orderly conduct toward a neighbor, was
fined So.
Douglas Brent, colored, arrested by
the same officers charged with leaving a
nuisance upon the property OF Moses
Stevens, was dismissed upon promising
TO abate the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Charge Dismissed.

Frank Yarato, an Italian, employed
ii railroad work near Accotink, came here
Yesterday with a pistol in his pocket, one
end of which was protruding. He en-
tered a BARRIERS shop where he attracted
the attention of Officer Young who took
him in custody. The case came before
Justiee Cation this morning when the
services of an Interpreter became neces-
ssry. 1t appeared that the pistol was
empty and that YqratO, unable to pro-
cure cartridges at Accetink, had come
here to obtain them. The accused was
dismissed. after the weapon had been
turned over to friend and the party
agreeing to leave the city Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Big Rudder Shipped.

A diver under the water at LSmbert.s
Point performeda difficult and dangerous
marine feat yesterday. He shipped q
new steel rudder on the steamer Lewis
Lukenbach, Of New York, which has
aboard 5000 tons of coal destined for
the United States nava station at Cavite,
Philippine Islands. The steamer draws
some 80 feet of water. The rudder
without its stock weighs 81 tons, and
With the stock, which must be bolted to
it before it is shipped, perhaps as much
more. The diver had to guide the rudder
stock through the hole in the band which
holds it in place, and was liable to get
his limbs crushed between the ruddeF
and the ship when the great guide was
put overheard astern or be crushed De-
meath it, should it slip from the tackle
on the derrick. The rudder was success
full shipped without accident. The YES
vel had cleared aud will sail at once iol
her long voyage to the Orient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
EXPENSES Double.

Statements we're issued yesterday for
publication in the Congressional Record
by Mr.. Hemenway, late chairman OF the
House committee on appropriations, and
by Mr.. Livingston, the ranking member
of the minority on the same committee,
relating to the appropriations by the
session of Congress just closed. The
statements as to the total appropriations
for the session agree, being 1918 47S,9 ia
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1906,
as against 1881, l72. 375 for the previous
year. Mr.. Livingston makes a compare
son of the four years Of the last Cleveland
administration and the four years of the
administration just closed, showing that
in lS99-lS96 the appropriations were
s2,Ol6, 343, 1853 and during the years
l9OS.l9O6 they were SO, 1853, 924, 1913.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Women in a Fight.

A fight occurred yesterday in a house
ON north Lee street between Cassie Crist
and Mamie Gentry, during which the
latter used a cuspadore on her antago-
mist. 1t seems that the pair became en-
gaged in a quarrel when the Gently
woman struck Cassie Cris.. The latter
picked up cuspadore and hurled II
with telling effect. 1t landed on the
nose and right eye of her adversary, in-
fiicting serious cuts. The fight then re-
solved itself into a hair-pulling match
which continued until the couple were
pulled apart by other inmates OF the
house. The Gentry woman swore out a
warrant against her assailant, and OH
Ger Allen took her in custody. Justice
Cation, after the evidedce in the case this
morning, fined the women so each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
annealto President.

A delegation Of colored men that called
on the President yesterday made the fol-
lowing address to him;
oMr. President: Judging from the facts
already at hand, we believe that large
number of negroes who are fully pre-.
pared to meet the qualifications imposed
by the revised constitutions of the South,
are denied the right to register and vote
on account of color and previous con-
dition of servitude, which is in violation
of the federal constitution and even the
revised constitutions Of the South.
"rhis denial is great injustice to the
colored citizens of the said States. We
are of the opinion that the first step to
the correction of these great wrongs Is
the appointment OF commission by Con,
press TO investigate the matter and find
out if il is true that citizens entitled to
register and vote are denied that priyi'
lege and to what extent.
awe have come to request you to rec
ommend in your next message to Con
gress the appointment OF acommission 70
procure tue facts so that Congress may
see the necessity of enacting such legis-
lation as will enforce the provisions o.
the fifteenth amendment to the federal
constitution.
ave feel that some means should Dc
provided for the full enforcement of thu
amendments to the constitution, that al
citizens may be equally protectedin tbei'
rights which these amendments are IN
tended to guarantee.
The President gave the delegation NJ
assurance OF carrying out their wishes
| iu the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, March y.
SENATE.

IN q -
The sudden death of Senator Bate, OF
Tennessee. cast gloom over the senate
TODAY. After the reading OF the Journal
senator German said that owing to the
absence of Senator Carmack, OF Iennes
ace he had been charged with the sad
duty of announcing the death OF Senator
Rate. He said this was not the time Tor
eulogy. but he might say that the len.
nessee statesman had met the Urea,
Messenger with t4e same calmness ana
Christian fortilude with which he had
met the yicissitudes of life. MIR. Cor
man offered resolutions of regret when
we're at once adopted. They provide
for the appointment of twelve Senators 10
have charge of the funeral arrangements
The obsequies will take place in the SEN
ate chamber at O. clock tomorrow alter
noon and the remains will be taken al
lO;45 tomorrow night to Nashville tor IN,
torment. The services in the Senate VIII
be conducted BY Chaplain Hale, rev.
DIR. Green, a Baptist minister, aud Rev
DIR. Prettyman, Methodist. The remains
will be accom- auied to Tennessee by The
Senate committee and invitations have
been extended to the Representatives oil
the State of Tennessee to join 10 the es-
cort. The Senate also adopted resolu =
ton extending an invitation to the Presl-
dent, members Of the Supreme Court OF
the United states, the Diplomatic Corps
such members OF the House OF Represen-
tatives as are in Washington now, the
Admiral Of the Navy and the Lieutenant
General olthe Army to attend the funeral
exercises. In announcing the names oil
the Senators who are to constitute the
funeral escort Vice.President Fairbanks
was visibly affected and his voice tremoled
with emotion. The committee as nam
ed consists of Senators Carmack, Nor
gan, Alger, Daniels, Berry. Foraker
Mallory, Spooner, Culberson. Scott, Proc
tor and Blackburn, As a further marx
of respect The Senate then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Hearing POSTPONED.

The hearing before the District OF Co.
lambda Commissioners of the protest OF
the people of Alexandria in regard TO
the construction of the outlet of the sewer
sys,em of Washington into the Potomac
= short distance above this city, which
bsd been arranged for tomorrow, has
been postponed till Friday. the 18th
inst The postpOnement wss on ac-
count of the indisposition of Representa-
tive Rixey, who is suffering @lth a
severe cold, and also in order to give
City Engineer Dunn more time TO pre-
pare a report in opposition TO the con,
struction of the sewer outlet at the poin'
DESIGNATED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
Personal.

Miss Alma Hanersley, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. f. Hamersley, OF
this city, and Mr.. VIM. Powell, Of Wash
ington, we're married IN the latter city
last night.
Miss Nellie NJ. Paul, of York, Pa, who has
been visiting her brother, Mr. Arthur Paul.
in this city. has returned to her home
Mrs. Charles Daley, who has been visit
ing friends in this city, has returned 10 her
home in Lynchburg.
Mr.. Lewis Nails, who has been quite sick
for some time past, is conyalescing.
Mrs. Isaac Eichberg, who has been quite
sick, is greatly improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-09
The Weather.

The weather was rainy again last
night and the temperature mild. There
are now but few evidences of the late
frigid conditions, the ice having almost
disappeared from the river. IN certain
parts of the city, however, some Ice 10
still to be seen, but it is rapidly passing
away. The nnpayed streets are IN
muddy condition, and some Others
are in state which demands immediate
attention.
The rain continued to fall this morn
ing and a cool northeast wind made
conditions still more dismal. The Strand
was converted into a quagmire, render
ing it impossible to reach the wharves
without sinking over ones shoe tops In
mud.