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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
The Fnn That's in Magic.

No end of funny stories and incidents
come out of the entertainments OF these
royal illusionists, Mildred and Rouciere.
At every performance there's something
doing in the audience, somebody bong
fooled so cleverly and giving expression
to surprise so quantity that new mines OF
amusement are being continuously open
ed and the brilliant show is the talk
Of the town for many . day after its de-
parture. Mildred and Rouclere are book
ed at the Opera House for Thursday
matinee aud at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
: II Iunt. Auctioneer,

EOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION ALL
I that lot of ground. with Improvements
thereon. az the intersection Of the north side
of Ouefn street, with the south side of Pitt
street. fronting on Queen street 81 feet 3
inches: fronting on Pitt street LOG feet 6
inches. and fronting on the alley 81 feet .
inches and in derih from said alley, running
from PITT street to - Aseph street, 70 feet.
The front on Queen street will give 3 nice
building lots. 10 feet each BY IS feet in depth,
each BIZ IS feet il depth, AMI the lot on the
alley Of the above dimensions. The property
will be sold as a whole in front of the
premises at ~ o'clock on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 0, l9O5.,
Terms Of Sales One.third of the purchase
money in Cash, the residue thereof in two
equal payments at AMI II months, bearing
interest and to be secured, evidenced by notes
of purchaser. 900
THE MECHANICS BUILDING .ASSO-
CATION No. OF Alexandria, Va,
by joins NJ. JOHNSON, attorney.
prvD- al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Deaths.

Mrs Leonora |. Lambert, wife OF Mr..
Y II Lambert. died at her home on
Duke street, near Royal, at O'CLOCK
last Saturday afternoon. The deceased
had been a sufferer from heart trou BILE
during the past seven months. she was
in the Goth year of her age. Mrs. Lam.
bert was a daughter Of Mr.. ). b. and
Mrs. Mary Balsley. of Greensboro, \.
q She leaves two children-Mr. Ur-
han :. Lambert and Miss Irene ;. Lam
bert. The deceased had been conSls-
tent member of St. PalPs Church Tor
many wears. and had many warm friends
in this CITY who sincerely regret her death
and svmpathize with the stricken memF
hers of her household. Mrs. LAMBERT
had been married 80 years. She leaves
three brothers DR.. I. +. Balsley aud
Mr.. Chas T. Balsley, Of Reidsvllle n.
c.. and VIM. G. Balsley, of Greensboro.
The deceased spent three months MS
summer at a health resort in North
Carolina 10 hopes of regaining her health.
Mrs. Frances p. SmOot, widow OF
Josiah II. ID. Smoot. died at her resi-
deuce on Prince street, between 81
Asaph end Washington, at Has o'clocS
this morning. The deceased had recently
been critically i'll. Mrs. Smoot was
daughter of Captain Guy d. and Mrs
Ariminta Chapman French, and wa
born in Pearisburg, Giles county
Va, Il years ago. She leaves three
daughters and five grandchildren. HIT
deceased was an old and well-kno"l
resident and was esteemed by all ne
many friends and acquaintance. ..
Mr.. Hiram A. Wood, an old and well
known resident, died Saturday night a
mis- home. 2O4 south Pitt street, OF con
Sestion of the lungs. He was nativ
ofCarolina county, Va, and was seventy
Eve wears of age. The deceased was
machinist by occupation, and for lonI
time had been an employee at IN
Washington navy yard. DE leaves
widow and several children. Mr.. Woo
enioyed an extensive circle offriends sn
acauaintauces. all of whom will b
grieved to hear of his death. The tuners
took place this afternoon, Rev, ID
Fisher officiating. A nGmter OF irieh'
Aad relatives OF the deceased attended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Temperance Meeting.

Tie temperance rally in the Baptist
Church Yesterday afternoon was de-
cided success in every particular. Per-
severance Tent, No. 1898, assemble IN
Sarepta Hall at 2:9O p. m. at which time
a special train on the electric railway
arrived at the door and over 100 Recha-
bites from Washington disembarked. a
procession was Eformed leach member
wearing the badge OF his or her tenn
with the officers of the High Tent in the
lead marshaled by High Tent Chief
Ruler w. w. COrdell and Chief Ruler
W.. l.. Griffin, of Perseverance Tent.
The w. c. T. U. and Rescue Lodge,
10. G. T., of this city. and Pioneer
Lodge. |. o. G.. T., OF Falls Church,
also formed a part of the procession
which marched to the Baptist Church,
where promptly at S:l5 o'clock tue
meeting was called to order BY W. Il.
Griffin G. R, who introduced w. w.
Cordell H T. C. R. AS presiding officer OF
the meeting. The following programme
was subsequently rendered:
Anthem by choir, NJ f. Church South;
opening ode of the order, congregation;
prayer. l.. ID. Lyles; scripture reading, Jere-
miab 18th chap. Mrs. F. Carey. Of The Allison
w c. T. IT,: ode, welcome" congregation;
address. Rev. r. f. Richardson, secy, Anti
Saloon League of Rich hond, Va. (iliustrat-
ed1. Selection. solo. "I'm a Pilgrim" Miss
NJ Vierkorp; address, Mr.. James c. Lee, OF
Washington. d. g.; selection. choir; prayer,
Mr.. Chas Pierpoint; Hymn ode No. con,
gregation: address. Rev. DIR. w, +. FISHER, o.:
This city; solo. Mrs 4. A. Huldsh; prayer,
Mr.. J. j Coulter, Of Annapolis. Nd; CLOSING
ode No. 6, congregation; benedietIon.
A feature of the service was collec-
ton made by four young members OF the
order.
1t is expected that a large number OF
applications for membership will be
presented at the meeting tonight OF
Perseverance Tent.
Among those present from distance
were J. j. Coulter, of Annapolis, Md. (;
Jno. c. Moore, P. II. c. R., of Calumet,
Mich; VIM. B. Kelly, high secretary,
of GAINESVILLE. Ohio; j. Q. Ellis, P. n.
C. R.; W. w. Cordell, H G. R.; Geo
w. Hawxhurst, Grand Secretary, !. D.
G.. T., and Revs. J. P. Stump, J. A.
letters. J. II. 5. Ewell and DR.. Fisher,
of this city. The meeting lasted two
hours and is believed to have been one
of the most successful meetings held 10
this city for years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Judge Nicol Not a Candidate.

Friends of Hon. C. f. NicOl have urged
him to become candidate for position OF
the bench of the Court of Appeals
When the matter was brought to our atten
ton this week. as Judge NicOl's friend, the
editor of this paper at once wrote him con
cerning the announcements in the daily press
and from his reply we append the following
"While would not object to the promotion
am unwilling to oppose Judge keith, flisl
becanse he is a friend and do not care to be
promoted at his expense, and
Secondly. as he has grown old in judicial
service and has rendered faithful and ficlen'
service think he is entitled to re-elect on
to the Court of Appeals,
onv wav Won think proper. Again thanking
YOU mot sincerely for your very kind tel der
Of support. ] remain, 49,
Yours very truly, c. E. NIcoL
+ Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Property Sales.

To settle the estate OF the late Mrs.
Hattie V. Creighton, Mr.. j. Harvey
Creighton and Miss Hattie V. Creighton
have sold to Mr.. F. c. Creighton the
building at the northwest corner OF King
and ROYAL streets, and Messrs. }; T.
and f. c. Creighton have sold to Miss
Hattie V. Creighton house and lot on
the west side of Pitt street, between
DIXIE and Wolfe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Donation Day.

The board of managers of the Alex
andria Hospital remind the p 'ople oil the
city and county that Thursday next
Thanksgiving Day, is Donation Day for
the hospital and earnestly ask gifts oil
money. groceries, produce, linen, rugs,
rockers, kitchen untensils, &c. They say
nThere is no need to beg the citizens
of Alexandria for donations. We only
call their attention to our wants. They
will respond literally too, as they have
always done, we are fully assured. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Handsome Calendar.

The Porner Brewing Company Is out
early with its usual handsome calendar
The subject, from a printed description
thereon, is very fine photographic re-
production of theAsti masterpiece, "Mod-
estv." and it is certainly an exception
ally beautiful piece of color work. While
it is a departure from accepted standards
of calendar designs, the purity OF the
subject is unquestiOned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Lecture Tomorrow Night.

Rev. f. Hez Sven will deliver a
lecture at the Opera House tomorrow
night. The lecture will be humorous,
original and entertaining, and al! who
attend are assured IN evenings enjoy
ment. Mr.. Swem's reputation as a
lecturer is loug-standing. His subject
will be: care Men Really Lovers, or
Do Men Love Women"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes, Aamipg city is saved oy
dvnamiting a space that the FIRE can't cross.
Sometimes, cough hangs o. so long, yG; e.
feel as if nothing but dynamite would cure re, u
~ - II 'I ca az Calhoun, Ga, writes: My
" Sife had Hd's very aggravated cough. which
could net help Der; 30 she took Dr. King;
New New Discover for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds which eased her cough, gave her sleep
and finally cured her." Strictly selep y y
cure for bronchitis and La Grippe: At 4. >
LeaGbeater 4 Sons drug store. price se aho
81. 90; guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Found the Money.

Mr. Wm. Taylor reported to Lieut..
Smith day or two ago that his little
boy lost $40 Oh his way to one OF the
banks in this city. The Lieutenant sent
Officer Shersood to one q the coIored
schools and the officer ascertalned 'ha'
A colored boy had the money. lie Sc
cured it and returned the same to Mr.
TovioF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
The Exact Thing Required for Con
stipatiol.

Gas a certain purgaIive and stomach
purifier Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets seem to be the exact thing
required, strong enough for the most ro-
bust vet mild enough and safe for chill
dren aud without that terrible gripping 20
common to most purgatives, say r. 5.
Webster & Co., Udora, Ontario, Canada.
For sale by Gibson & Timberman snd W.
F. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
DISCHARGED.

The colOred man named Young who
was arrested on Friday night last charged
with being connected with the supposed
murder of Frank N. DeLane in the
county several nights ago, was given a
hearing before Justice Birrell in the
county on Saturday and discharged,
there being no evidence sgainst him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
ALiauid Cold Cure.

A Cough Syrup which drives cold out Of
the system by acting as a cathartic on the
bowels is offered in Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. Clears the throat. streng-
thens the lungs and bronchial tubes. The
mothers friend and the ehildren's favorlte.
Best for Group. WhOoping'Coughi, eie. 4
Iionid cold cure and the only Cough Syrup
which moves the bowels and works all cold
out of the system. Sold by W. F. Creighton
A. "a 4Oi King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Held LID.

Mr.. Wade Goodwin, of Manassas,
who is making arrangements TO engage
in business in Alexandria, lost his over
coat, containing money and license
GEAR Spring Park, short distance this
side of the new union depot Saturday
night. MIR. Goodwin was walking along
with his overcoat on his arm when a
negro seized the garment aud made gooa
his escape. ~.
Ed. Jones, colored, while in the
vicinity OF Spring Park about o'clock
yesterday afternoon was accosted py
three negroes who ordered him to hold
up his hands. They then searched his
pockets, tsking from them about s.. The
footpads then departed and were SION
out of sight behind the railroad en-
bankment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Police Agents.

Upon the application of the officers o.
the Washington Southern Railway Com
pany, Judge l.. O Barley has APP
pointed A. Perry and NJ. Stout police
agent, to act at and near the new rails
uav staf,On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight. Tuesday IN
oreasing cloudiness and warmer, followed BY
rain at night; light northwesterly winds, be-
coming easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27

Within the past week the U. 5. Fish
Commission has liberated several mil
lion young shad in the upper Potomac
river from its ponds and hatchery IN
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27

THERE will be RAFFLING for PIGS at
1 Ewsld's every night this week. come
and win a shoat for Thanksgiving roAs,. 10
not forget the place, 521 north 81 Asapn
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:56 a. m. and sets
at 4:4O p, IN. High water at 1874 a. m ana
g.52 m m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0tlP0D
10Th, | 1th,F 4 G SITS NV.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
Winter Dress
Stuffs
For Street and House Wea'.
Second Floor, G Street

The beginning Of winter finds our vast
dress goods department fully prepared to meet
the demands of the most exacting patrons.
Exquisite soft fabrics for housew r have
smooth surfaces and are in all dai ty tints
known TO the dyer's art.
The heavy materials suitable for st eet wear
are in decidedly maHnish effects. Small
checks, that at little distance appear $
solids, are ia demand for tailored suits both
for old aud young.
Superb chiffon cloths of irest texture and
luster lead the line Of winter FABRICS for fash-
i0nable street and carriage gowns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
CAB SERXI. e

to and from Union Station, Steamboat
Wharyes, or any section OF the city for ten
Cents, between a. M. and ll:3O ,. m. All
calls after II 80 p. N. 2s cents. Ny cab pos
sesses all the requirements for easy and safe
travel. Leave orders at Myers stable. Bell
telephone 3l-J. ,,r,
nO23 3ts j. III. MCINTOSH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27

All ready for Christmas in the toy depart
ment. Make yout purchases now while the
stock is complete. Ifyol can't spare all the
money inst now we will ley the article aside
for You il you pay small deposit on the same
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
DEATHS.

DRUNIWRIGHT-D Monday, August
y PRYOR, infant son of VIII liam i'ryof
ana Linnle Powers Drumwrlght,
Funeral took place from the parents
residence, 1876 Fifth Avenue, Chestnut T
Hill, at 3 o'clock Tuesday,
JAG soN--Died. at $40 n. NJ WILLIE
WAVERLY, infant son OF William ~.
and Ellen Ruby Jackson. aged months
and s days, IA 4,
from house. 10 South Lombardy Street
NE,wTO IN Died In Manchester, July j..
1905, WILLIE q. B NEWToN aged "a
years. son of r.. H.. Newton. Of Gooen'
land county He Is survived by his fath-
er, mothergand three sisters,
cNsAl Died at his residence, Oh Feat n
Marshall Street, Thursday ~ \, ~,
4 sJOHN SONSAR. IN the tith year OF RS
age. He leaves wife and four dansliT
Funeral from st. Peters Cathedral.
r. NJ, this tSundayl ~ ftcrnoon. ms
q tegment IN Mount calytss2
c,NEII1-pied August at 1925 II.
NJ, at his parents reSisif.ies III t'loyds
Avenue JAMES lOSEpfi, only chila
of David S. and Nellie a. ponnell (l' Nell.
aged q years and 2 days
Funeral at 4 r, NJ. Atond ays n nEust
2lst 1903, lntermept NJ lyary'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
A University Library.

siraBoston Library, one ,o, ft X1s oo hest i
in this country SPENDS c pGst i IcoVins
out OF consideration the appropriation ~ ,fnr
the Congressional Library this; ! sup p,
20 Sc. Is the largest sum expena'ea ny a,,y
,psat tS Buy numerous duplicate copies Of
the sanla book. because OF us popuiat
chara cter. is&L =, n ~, Z, =. IL.
The Gafnog seend b nbc%St sso
Wisconsin spends for her state Library
and University Library eomn ssM" 5s auo'i
ia p rob that no library in the coun1-
try is spending more money! Sy,,s on snsii 10 IL
Wisconsin. The appropriation next " Ye nor
viii be in the following sums: About Slo,Voo.
FOR tho Historical Society Library nn q
T library. This does not Include certain
speciai sums thut will probably be en-
arged there Is need iced for mn L soJ ~
sum of $1,000 for the purchase OF rail-
road library, but there is nyiderSS o re nHaf
10 tely extended u make this collection
~ ri,ilrond literature tho largest ana
most servlceabe IN the world /. &. :,
ciiit ne FOR uni universty students Is The do,
MESSING fact that the total sum expended
foI. books at the University OF virginia
last year would hardly amount 20
Thousand dollars, IT Is true mat this
was somewhat exceptional, and there y
every reason to believe TINT, under the
skill full direction of our new presluGnt, q
larger sum Will be set aside Tor the llbra-
ry-the heart and lungs or an lnslltutl0h.
lint eyon with tho best intentions, tho
president will hardly find t possible un-
der present conditions, TO give, more man
n few thousand dollars for enlarglng our
library facilities, The university Of VIZ XIX,
ginia has never lacked iol irlenuS W!t to
Were willing and anxious 10 supply us us
smaller needs. but It stands siore!y maW
client sum to the library to llf y IRON,
large usefulness as to make u service,
able to professors and students, anu tho
Sitt may be OF Interest to Riehmond t9
know that this splendid library, hnn1sea
in a building that cost, when nu,tu,hs
Vas cheap, sG5O,0OO does not represent me
entire library possibilities Of tho smaI
town of Madison. Al n guess, should
snv that the population is not more than
$4,000. Richmond, With Its neighporlhS
civ and suburbs. would go We'll over q
hundred thousand, or be four times as
large as Madison Madison has the stale
Historical Society Library, the University
Library, housed ms above mentloneu; me
State Law Library of 80 600 volumes mum
erous departmental libraries N, tho UNI
persity and tho free library, which, Withs
In the next few. months, Wlli re housed
In a S76 000 building, presented py NArne
gie on Els usual cpnal tons and accepted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
JUDGE MANN FEARE Q BY REBUILT
CANS IN THE SOUTHWEST,

( 3 T.. . j . Il .at ~ G
"That Judge Mann would be tho
strongest candidate tho Democrats could
nominate is the belief Of the great body
of observing people In my section Of the
State" declared genteman from the
Southwest who Is close IN touch with
the political situation, last night THE
Republicans In that section are afraid
Of him, They recognize his ability and
fearlessness, and they know that on the
stump he Is the match Of any man In
Virginia. He Is very popular with Q
large number nj the Republicans and
with tho independents, OF whom there
are many In the Ninth District,
'''rhe district Is perhaps the dryest
In tho State and no would gain many
votes because he la In favor Of n rear
sonabe regulation al the salo OF liquor
In The country districts. predict his
nomination. and his election by q sse
majorlty,n s5 rs "a 3 25ts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20

Editor Of Tho Times Dispatch:
\ Sir,-An The Times Dispatch 3Sof this
date a correspondent .3,'''Iv. ], NJ asks
where he can secure a copy OF a piece
entitled '"The Convicts Doom" and you
nsk who can give the lnformatlon? This
inquiry has awakened 81 memory and
aroused my curiosity. tx & X. 4, Fl
er-I wrote some lines entitled SIS The
sConvIcts Doom, . purportlng to have
been written by a convict In tho Virginia
5ponitentiary. and sent q copy to n some
magazine or n ewspaper for publication
Not having heard from the publisher
and never having seen the effusion in
print 81 have some curostty1to know
whether this literary .lotsam has ever
washed ashore i send heSllnos.s repro
Sduced from meme Dry, and would Ike to-
know If they are tho same to which
your correspondent alludes. sifaS
N 3. g. =.
+ August 9. 1906. ss
THE coNYICrss DOOM.
I sit within a convict's cell
AT tho close Of IL Sabbath day;
Ard my thoughts so back to the gloomy;
past, {t53 {55 r74
While the, shadows . fleyenlng gather fast.
|. And the sunlight dies away.
One feeble ray through 3the srlted uoo uS
HI Still fingers upon. the wall, ,.{
But now It Is gone, and the rayless gloom
Is fitting type of; the tGonyict's Fl DOOM
No light on his soul ( can y ~ fall n
MY thoughts go back 70 boyhood days.
And i stand blythe ocean shore;
I SEQ the long beach with It's glistening
And tie tall brown house on a CLIFF
that stands,
And 7 hear the mad pillows roar.
They roar out an aged fathers cnrse,
They murmur n mothers prayer; l
They echo tiieawail Of Il waiting bride. a4
or Helen, the maniac, who stands BY the
side ljssf. IA
Other dead lovers bier.
An me !! Will they never cease to tell
$ OF my awful crlmo that night?
gOfEthc rivals strife In the rank seawecd,
OF a cruel stab-a murderous deed
And a dead face cold and white, III
The holy calm OF this Sabbath eve.
i Brings no repose to me; E} 5 N S5
For many shadowy forms appear, 4{i
And q Thousand mournfnl SOUNDS y i i.!'
And ghostly forms see. ,55
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
Insect That Sits On Eggs.

5s a remarkable case Of an Insect sitting
on. Its eggs IS recorded by e. Dodd
In the transactions Of the Entomologl-
cal Society OF London This strange de-,
.part,re from the normal habits Of tho
Insect race Is exhibited bya species Of
bug. Tho female sits in O. brooding ats
.tudc over her eggs for a Nperiod OF three
through she ratlres an inch or SO from
tho eggs, and remains there for some
hours until the last GLE is he tched. She
take care Of themselves. During tho
whole time OF brooding, and TIL Nil tho
young are Matched, the mother eats MOTH
Ing. 1t Is thought that this breeding
habit may be IA means of protection
against the attacks of chneumon iles-s
London Globe. .s 4# s. &9 @fs