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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
what He Wanted.

Mrs. Winkers--l
heard you whisper
60 that soda foun-
tain clerk TO put a
little tonic in u
Mr.. Winkers =
Yes, my dear;
I'm getting quite
bald, you know,
and / wanted hair
tonic.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

There are only two districts In which
there are important deposits of coal in
Ireland-County Tyrone in the north.
and the counties of Kilkenny, Queens
and Carlow In the south. In Tyrone
there are several valuable coal seams,
with an aggregate thickness OF about
thirty feet, neal the western shore OF
Tough Neagh. A seam four feet thick
at Drumglass was worked formerly,
but an influx OF water from old work.
ings drowned out the mine. There is
but one mine now operated. and that Is
by a pottery company to obtain fuel
for its works.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

Consul Cooling reports that In certain
periods of time selected for investiga-
tion the number of divorces to every
1o, 900 marriages In New Zealand was
1866. in South Australia 20, in Queens
land 80, in West Australia and Tas-
mania Al, In Victoria 124.4, and in New
South Wales 273.3. Canada has four
divorces TO every 1900 marriages, the
tria 43, Greece so. Belgium 81, Sweden
81, Cape Colony SO. the Netherlands 103,
Germany 165, France $50, Roumahia 204,
Switzerland 432 and the United States
612.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

A man writing from a London lodg-
ing house Is sending letters to defend
ants whose and addresses ap-
pear In the newspapers. Offering 10
supply them with wrinkles" on prison
life that Will add to their comfort while
incarcerated--one especially by which
they will be able to obtain an inn
provement In the official dietary" All
ne asks In return Is cast of clothing
or boots and railway fare paid In
advance
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

IT is useless" said he on one occa-,
sion, &c further petitions TO,
ene government or TO await the effect
OF those already addressed 10 the
throne. The time for supplication is
past; the time for action Is at hand.
we must fight, Mr.. Speaker. I repeat
y, sir, we must fight! An appeal 10
that is left u.s." al
is life SO dear, or peace so sweaf
as 10 be purchased at the price KIP
chains \ slavery? Forbid IL. AL
a,snay powers ! know not what
course others may take: but. AS fnr
me, give me liberty or give me death,a
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

The st. Petersburg correspondent OF
the Echo de Paris says he asked Cen
eral Dragomirof's opinion OF Major
General Meckels claim that the Japa-
nese success WIS due 10 German milf
fary Instructors. n that Dragomiroff
saia: 'sMeckel's chatter does no de-
rerve serious consideration. The whole
affair was the work OF Oyama. Kuroki
and Oku. whom Nickel. OF course new
er taught anything"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

In one II the frequent revolutions In
Haiti the commander OF the govern
ment forces at Port au Prince. the story
goes, made A requisition on the author
tiles at Cape Haitien for men to aid In
putting down. the uprising. After "a
somewhat rough experience OF two or
three days the authorities got together
the required number of men and load
eel them aboard ship. Then the follow
ing message was sent: Commander
Government Forces, Port au Prince
Sir. | send you per steamer Saginaw to-
day 100 volunteers. Please return the
ropes with which they are TIED. Com
mander at Port Haitien."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
Before Ice Was
Plenty.

Henry, you are
getting old"
Nothing of the
sort"
Yes, you are.
Every Fourth of
July, now, you tell
about now your
folks used to have
TO cool the water
melon in a tub OF
pump water"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
SOUTH DAKOTA

The region about Tuxpam, In the
state OF Vera Cruz, Mexico, is the nat
ural habitat of the vanilla vine. The
land is cleared OF underbrush and the
vine cutting, which should be about
eighteen inches long, are planted be-
sid suitable trees, left standing for
the purpose. AS % as the joints COM
mence TO sprout they throw out ten
drills, which cling tenaciously TO the
trees, and soon form climbing vines,
which after three to four years, com-
mence TO bear. In the fifth year the
vine viii be I'm full bearing, and Will
produce from fifteen to forty beans,
each bean worth from s to 10 cents
Mexican (3.S2 TO AT cents United
Statas): In certain years the beans
have been known to sell as high as Is
cents t8.59 cents apiece. The cured
beans command a much higher price.
II is estimated that a fiye-acre vanilla
plantation will yield sufficient income
10 render its owner independent for the
remainder or his life.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
Utterly ~Impossi-
BILE.


Dyer
know dat fire.
crackers wuz in
vented by de Chi
nese?
~Tommy--Ah, wot-
cher givin' us? wy,
de Chinks don't eel.
citrate de Fourt'.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

"Schooner" Is a word or American
manufacture. AT Gloucester. Mass,
about 1918, Capt. Andrew Robinson
built the first vessel called by that
name. AS II slid Off the stocks into the
water a b~ystander shouted: "Oh, how
she ~scoons!" (skims). Robinson In
stantly said: "A sooner let her be-"
The name has been universally adopt
ed, but. ~singularly enough is spelled
in the Dutch manner. though 1t is pro-
vincial English.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

The production of quicksilver in 1904
is estimated at 1891 tons. not includ-
ing the output of Mexico and Russia.
OF which no statistics have been re-
ceived as yet. In 1903 these countries
yielded 100 and 362 tons respectively.
The production In 1904 Of the United
States, Spain, Austria II Italy were
1880 tons, 1890 tons. 636 tons and 355
tons respectively. Counting the OUT
of Mexico and Russia. the worlds
production for 1904 will probably
amount 70 1000 tons.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

The wood Of the zapote tree, OF Mex
leo, from which chicle gum is OBJ
tanned. is dark purplish red, and al
though eeseeeain sls h ard xhan first cut
II is easily worked until thoroughly
seasoned, when only the inest-edged
tools have any effect on its hint-like
surface. sharp pointed nails can be
driven into the wood only about an
inch. The fiber is SO dense that the
wood sinks rapidly I'm water, and will
remain immersed for years without
being affected in the least.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
Came In Handy.

Mrs. C~rabshaw--
You'd better 60 see
the doctor. You're
getting as deaf as
q post.
w-Alb
right. my dear: TN
go as soon as the
Fourth Is v e
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
Patrick tienrx,s Mords.

English government never forgets ITO
do so now, even on the Fourth OF July.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

Alderman Hamburger. OF New York
city. has been IN ONCE three ana q half
years and has married 600 people.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

The new Simplon tunnel is exactly
twelve miles and 45S yards long, OF
which a little owe seven miles Is I'm
Italian territory. The st. Gothard tun-
mel is nine miles and 564 yards long,
the Mont Cents a few yards short of
eight miles, and the Arlterg tunnel six
miles and 404 yards. All these tunnels
nave double railway tracks and their
measurements are: Hight, seven yards,
and width, nine yards. Although the
Sinplon tunnel is so much longer than
either the 81. Gothard or the Mont
Gents, ii was completed In six and a
half years, while II took eight years to
construct the st. Gothard and twelve
years for the Mont Cents.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
Defensive Patri-
0ufsrn.

do you always
have ~hreworks?"
Yes. indeed. The
only Fourth of Ju-
ly noise we really
enjoy. you know,
Is the noise we
make ourselves"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

LOO hoo' Dis cracker won't 60 ofrl.
Never mind. Here's a dime for a.
other: Now. why won't 1t 60 OF p,
cause shot II on already.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

Several tins OF paint were found
among the luggage of an Englishman
who was travelling to Monaco last
month. He was in charge OF a racing
craft, and Intended to use the pigment
TO touch up the vessel after it's long
railway journey. The French customs
officials, however, took exception to the
paint, on he ground that Ii contained
dutiable spirit, whereupon the traveler
back on leaving the country. Asked
how he was going to bring II back, he
replied: "On the sides OF the boat"
Even this plea did not suffice, the au-
thorities arguing that the spirit would
have evaporated,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

Il always thort ledge seasey wa a man Of som originality
"WeIL amt her"
.No, ne amt. That there Declaration Of Independence he rea II The
Fourth o. duly ddns "a the same n tibet Squire Brown read last year,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
Artistic.

Artt
He flew UP in the
air at the can
mons lombard,
But he fell to the
pavement much
faster.
He Is now laid out
in the surgical
ward,
beautiful study
in plaster. o.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30
A silent Part.

A silent Part.
Grooves That's
Bascom. He isHs
on speaking terms
with any member
Of the company.
~Foyer-You don't
mean It! What
was the cause Of
the Ill feeling?
Grooves Never
was any u al
ways the same. Hs
has only thinking
parts, you know.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

N M o N
Fourth.
The one great trosI
bic with )
kid.
He makes It co
too soon:
He takes his SOU
and pyramid
And sets them off
In June. y,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-30

\ 5reca'
length
most.
cts "
prophe.
ahead
their p
AT one
would 2
OF Weaii
studyne
the cons
the moo
Mons Of
thorough
Profess
year Of Of
vas corr.
his obses'
s6sct On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Meeting in the County.

According to previous announce.
meat. mass meeting Of the citizens OF
Alexandria county was held last night
in the Mount Vernon avenue school
house in Del Ray for the purpose OF
petitioning the board of supervisors to
reopen the plans for the new overhead
railroad bridge from Poorhouse lane to
the Columbus street rad. Mr.. John
M. Johnson. of this city, appeared as
legal representative for the citizens.
After considerable discussions resolution
was adopted appointing a committee OF
twelve citizens to appear before the
supervisors at their meeting next Satur-
.lay night, and urge the adoption OF
plans providing for a thirty-foot road
way. with two sidewalks five feet each.
There was no meeting of The Board OF
Supervisors, as had been expected, only
one member of the beard Or. Rust
being present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Funeral Services.

The faneral services of the late r w.
Gaillard we're conducted this afternoon
ut the residence on st. Asaph street,
between Duke and Wolfe. A number
of friends and acquaintance we're pres
ent. and r. +. Lee Camp of Confederate
Veterans attended in body. The SER
vices were conducted BY Rev. Messrs.
Phillips and Wallis and the pallbearers
were Messrs. j. p. III. Mason, George
Triplett and Donald Mclean and Messrs.
Benton Chinn, G. w. Ramsay, J. T.
Robinson, X. Kemper, Mark l.. Price,
r. F. Knox and J. G. Milburn on the
part of Lee Camp. The remains will
tonight be forwarded by Domaine 4
Son, undertakers, to Wiunsboro, South
Carolina for interment.
The funeral of the late Robert l..
Smith took place this afternoon from
Domaine & Sons undertaking pariors.
Rev. Mr.. LETTERS conducted the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Carnival Gayeties at Home.

Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, as
they call it in Louisiana, falls this year
on the 7th OF March. The carnival sea-
son of 1905, therefore, which in New
Orleans always begins with the splendid
tsbleaux and ball of the Twelfth Night
Revelers, January 6--that being fixed
anniversary-will cover period Of two
months. Usually it is much shorter.
since Mardi Gras usually falls in Febru-
airy. The thirteen big festal events.
apart from the public masquerades and
festivities engaged in by the population
at large, will thus follow at greater or
less intervals, instead Of treading fast
upon each others heels, as is the case
seven years out of ten. A list of the
functions in chronological order are;
January S--Twelfh Night Revelors-Tsb-
leaux and ball.
January neutrality-suspicious. and
ball.
February 8-Crewe of Nereus-TsbleauI
and ball.
February Observation-Disclosures and
ball.
February 2O-High Priests Of Mithras-
Tableaux and ball.
February 23-Elyes Of Oberon-Tsbleau1
and ball.
February 7-Consus-Tableaux and ball
February 2s-Atlanteans-lsbleau1 anc
ball. :,
March 2-Knights of Momus-Street parade
stsp.m m. Tableaux and ball.
| March Carnival of Rex .. IN. Naval snC
military parade.
Sp.u. 1ableaux and ball.
March REX parade l0a. m. Bali p. IN
March Mystic Krewe of Comus-Stree
narade v. N. Tableaux and bali.
The few, who are able, through per
sonal experience, to make just com
pa.ison will unanimously corroborat'
the assertion that nowhere in the worl'
can one witness carnival as brilliant
as picturesque, as gay, as orderly, an
as delightful as in the old French.Span
ish capital of Louisiana, which lie
within thirty hours of Alexandra D
way of the Southern Railway over whic
the most magnificent trains IN the wori
afs run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Feeding the Birds.

The track foreman OF the Washington
Southern Railway has been instructed
by the officials to purchase grain with
which to feed the birds Oh the line OF
the road between this city and Quantico.
A sufficient supply of wheat has been
procured and the grain is being strewn
along the line of the new track now be-
ing laid by the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Company. The severe weather has been
especially hard on the feathery creation,
aud ia many instances cartridges and
other birds have been forced to enter
towns and cities in order to find sOme-
thing to sustain life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to AGO Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
News of the Day.

Attorney General Moody has issued
instructions prohibiting United States
attorneys and marshals from acting as
legislative agents.
There was another terrific explosion
Yesterday morning at the Rockdafe Pow
der Mills, in the Sixth district CT Balti-
more county, Md. near HofmanVille,
and three werkmen we're injured.
Ambassador Porter, ia a dispatch to
the state Department, says he believes
he has discovered the bones of john
Paul Jones 10 an ancient cemetery in
Paris, and suggests that they be sent to
the United States.
Three men are dead, seven were in-
iured. and three are missing as the result
of an explosion of 10000 pounds OF
dynamite ia No. shaft ofthe Kesrsarge
branch of the Osceola Consolidated
mines, near Hougton, Mich, yesterday
afternoon.
Attorney General Moody has issued a
letter Of instructions to all United States
attorneys requiring strict enforcement
of the safety appliance laws enacted for
the promotion of the safety of the tray-
cling psblic, as we'll as for the protection
of railroad employees.
Representative Maynard yesterday in
troduced bill in the House authorizing
the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to
establish anchorage grounds for vessels
ia Hampton Roads and the harbors OF
Norfolk and Newport News, and to make
certain necessary regulations. A fine OF
500 for violations Of these regulations is
provided.
Mrs. T. l.. Willoughby, of Stafford
county, had narrow escape from being
severely burned Tuesday. She was
winding a clock on the mautel ever all
open fireplace and her clothes caught
fire from the flames. But for the prompt
action of her son, who smothered the
flames, Mrs. Willoughby would have
been fatally burned.
1t is reported that former Judge
Clarence J. Clmpbell will be candi-
date for the Legislature from AaherSt
county this year. Judge Campbell was
removed from the Amherst county bench
by the Legislature for cOwhiding Rev.
Mr.. Crawford, of the Anti-Saloon League
He had acquitted Mr.. Crawford OF the
charge of contempt of his court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The Alexandra Perpetual Building Fund
Association has sold to NJ. S. Fairfax,
tie house and lot on the west side OF Ut.
Asaph street, between Cameron and
Queen, formerly owned by Chas. &.
Lennon.
Mr.. ]. P. Henderson, living in the Western,
part of the city, slippei on the ice, fell and
broke one of his ankles this morning. He
was conveyed to his home in the Alexandria
Hospital ambulance.
A prayer meeting, under the auspices OF
the Allison w. c.. T. T.. will be held at the
Children's Home, corner Of Duke and Royal
streets, at 1880 tonight.
The mercury at 8 O'Clock this evening reg
istered 400 and the snow commenced to grad
ually disappear The streets are in slushy
condition.
One of the cars on the electric road jumped
the track near Lloyd's this morning, causing
a short delay in the running of trains.
A meeting of the w. c. T. U. will be held
in the parlors Of the Children's Home FriCay
at o'clock D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
More Dismal Weather.

The cloudy conditions of yesterday
brought snow and hail late 10 the after
noon. which continued to fall through
out most OF the night. The temperature
however, was not as low as that OF the
preceding night, the mercury at O'CLOCK
this morning standing at 29'.
The operating of steam and electric
trains has been accomplished with diff
Guilty. Most OF the trains arriving at
and departing from this city have been
more or less late. Trains from the lar
South reached here this morning yeneered
with sleet, while huge icicles hung from
the roofs of the cars.
The river presented the same dismal
scenes of the past few weeks. The Nor
folk steamers continue to forge their
way through the thick ice, but reach
this port hours behind time. Powerful
government tugbOats manage to run up
and down in the track made by the Nor
folk boats
The steamer from Norfolk did not ar
rive until after ten o'clock this morning.
The Baltimore and Ohio transfer SER
vice is at a standstill.
In addition to Somerset Beach ana
Stuarts wharf, on the river, which have
been damaged by the ice, 1t IS now re-
ported that Clifton Beach wharf and the
pier at Liverpool Point have been badly
damaged by the drifting ice. When the
immense mass of ice now covering the
river begins to move grave tears are ielt
for the safety of all the wharves along
the river.
Chesapeake Bay is represented as be-
ing a solid sheet of ice from Baltimore to
Hampton Roads. 1t is likeDed unto a
desert of ice, utterly devoid of shipping,
save here and there, near shore, few
small oyster boats are locked tight. The
freeze has covered the bay from shore TO
shore aud in some places is very thick.
The opinion is expressed that the situa-
lion of the lighthouse keepers in the of
shore lighthouses in the bay is becoming
very serious. Boats have been unable
to reach the lighthouses for over week,
and it is not known what supplies the
keepers may have. 1t is said that some
are short.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
After Senator Plat.

c. w. Post, of Baltic Creek, Mich,
who has interested himself largelyin the
establishment of parcels pest system
Yesterday filed with President pro tenn
pore Fryeio, the Senate, petition ioI
the expulsion of Senator Thomas G.
Plat from the Senate. The petition II
based on the assertion that Mr.. Platt,
as the executive officer OF the United
States Express Company, is party to
a conspiracy to maintain identical rates
among express companies for articles
shipped over their lines, and he asserts
that Plat has told representatives o.
his that he will oppose all legislation
injuriously affecting his company's in
terests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Police Court.

,-Jus.ice II. 5. Cation presiding J
The following cases were disposed OIL
this morning: -,
Emanuel Corbin and Edward John
son hath colored, arrested by Officer
nicholson for disordery conduct and
fighting, we're fded s. each.
James Porter, colored, arrested BY
Officer Lyles for stealing brass from !n NJ,
Southern Railway Co., was sent 10 JAil
for 60 days. -
Edward Miller, colored, arrested py
Officer Lyles charged with a similar Of
tense, was also sent to Jail for 90 days
A white man arrested by Othcer'
Lyles and Allen for being drunk anC
for dis0rderly conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
The Late Joseph Roberts.

The death on tuesday night of Joseph
RcA,erts at the Alexandria Hospital
brings to mind the mysterious shooting
of that youth in the vicinity of the in
tersection Of Duke and Henry streets on
Christmas Day. Roberts, il will be re-
membered, was found with bullet wound
in one leg, and he was unable to tell how
he received the injury. IT was surmlsed
xs the time that Roberts was the victim
of an assault, and for reasons best kno" II
to himself was averse to giving the name
of the man who shot him. He reiterated
the assertion that he did not know his
assailant, and previous to his death, IN
an interview with his sister and reyer'
end gentleman who ministered to him
in his last moments, said he had no idea
who inflicted the wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-09
Personal.


Mr.. P. F. German is confined to
home by sickness.
Mr. John Robert TomliD, son OF MI.
W. 0. Tomlin, of this city, has been ap.
uointed bv the Governor as one OF those
10 represeDt the schools of Virginia in
The inauguration parade in Washington
on March 4th next. Mr.. Tomlin is a
graduate of the George Washington
High School OF this city.
Mai. James (. King. of the Seven
tieth Virginia Regiment, has appointed
DIR. 4. B. Cochran battalion adjutant;
DIR. Rittenour battalion surgeon. and
Mr.. Truman Ashton sergeant major OF
his battalion. This makes all the bat
talon staff Alexandrians.
Mrs. L. c. Barley and Mrs. ). IT,
Brent last night at the formers residence,
on Columbus street, very delightfully."- en-
tertained the Ladies' Euchre Club, the
meeting OF which was we'll attended nots
withstanding the inclemency OF the
weather. The prizes were won by Mrs..
George Uhler and Mrs r. W. Fuller,
DIR. Hugh Mcclure and Mr.. Albert
Murdaugh. A beautiful supper was
served during the evening.
Rev. Fathers Collins, of Hsrper's Ferry,
and Iackey. of Falls Church. were yesterday
the guests Of Rev. Father Cutler, al 81.
Mary's Church parsonage. ;.
Mr.. Albert g. Horz has returned to his
home after spending week visiting ms
friendsin Alexandria Baltimore American.
Contract Surgeon Joseph l.. Sanford, at
Clifton, Fairfax county, who has many friends
here bias been ordered to Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, to accompany the 9th Infantry to the
Philippines. ~,
Mr. Lewis A. Nails. Of 5lT south Alfred
street. is confined 10 his home with severe
case of bronchitis and grip.