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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
LOCAL BRENITIES.

William Abel. aged g. years, died at his res
idense. near Pisgah, Charles county, Nd, on
Saturday, August 8. He was native Of rrInee
army during the civil war as private soldier
COMPLAINT is made that the trench on Lee
street. near Duke, in which new gas mains
are being laid, is left open and that it is half
fnll of water. The trench is dangerous to
children who lived in that neighborhood.
Annapolis Hard Crabs received daily at
the Opera House Cafe. 3Oc dozen.
Free Crab Feast at Tontine Hotel, Cam
eran street, tonight. C. II. TIGER, manager.
Free Clam Chowder tonightat Ben's House
IA north Fairfax street. Owen MeGee,
proprietor.
On your way home stop at the blkIoh
Prince and Royal streets, ana Try our ''''
salad.
Soft Crabs and Deviled Crabs fresh every
day. c. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
tut h,sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Raptist Church Notes.

The Potomac Baptist Association con-
venes next Wednesday with Ebenezer
Baptist Church in Loudoun county. The
Southern Railway Company will sell
tickets at reduced rates to delegates and
their families. The party wishing re-
duced rates should ask for certificate
and get the signature of the secretary
of the association and the special agent
at the place to sign it, so ss to secure the
reduced rates returning. The reduced
rates apply from Bealeton and interme-
diate points, except where the regular
fair is less than seventy-hve cents.
There will be baptism at the Baptist
Church in this city at tomorrow nights
service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
DRY GOODS
This Week We
Start a
Remnant and
Odds and
Ends Sale

That will surpass any
we've ever before at
tvmpted.
The event of the sea-
son in which all pres
ent and even some
future needs can be
met at a worthwhile
saving.
It's the aftermath,
really the climax. Of
our recent clearing
sale, which has left in
its wake an enormous
amount of remnants
and odds and ends.
So great is the accum-
lation that we were
prevented from hold
ing this sale sooner
in order that we may
get the lots properly
assorted. Needless to
say everything has
been marked for q
quick clearance. In
fact the remarkably
low prices now bear
absolutely no relation
to early season values.
There are big bar
gains at every turn
especially in Summer
Wash Goods, En-
broideries, Laces, Cot
tons, CaliCoes, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Police Court.

There we're but two cases on the dock
Of of the Police Court this morning.
Two colored men had been arrested by
Officer Henderson, for disordly conduct.
They could not be found when their
names were called and forfeited their
collateral. A white man, q stranger,
who had been taken in custody yester-
dav by Lieutenant Smith for conducting
business without a license, was also
non est inventus when the case was call
ed. and he, too, forfeited his collateral
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Baseball.
or ME CLUBs.

The game to have been played yester-
day between the Potomacs and Del Rays
was not played, the Potomacs not ap-
peariug. Later postponed game be-
tween the Old Dominion and Del Ray
clubs was arranged, which resulted in a
victory for the Del Ray team by score
of IL to 8.
Monday-Virginia VS.. Potomac.
The Alexandria Athletic Club and the
Metropolitan police team played game
of baseball on the White Lot, in Wash
ington, yesterday evening, the Alex ;1l
drians winning By a score of l to 0. The
game was very exciting and many pretty
plays were made. The battery for the
Athletic Club was Purcell and Kraft,
Purcell striking out Is men. A number
of people from this city witnessed the
game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Snecial REQUEST.

We request all persons interested in the
Alexandria Business College but more par
ticuIarly all prospective students and patron
izing friends who are contemplating an at
tendance or q substantial sympathetic in
nuence toward said college, to call, write or
phone Mr.. or Mrs. l.. p. W. Stehl, Pro-
prietors Spencerian Business College, .Acad.
envy of Music Building, corner of Ninth and
D streets, n. W, Washington, d. G., for full
information about both colleges and the es-
pecialy favorable rates of tuition if inyesti-
gated through communication before Septem'
Der |, 1905.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Fell in Cellar.

Mrs. Frank Hall, living on the north
side of Prince street, between Fairfax
and Lee. fell into tie cellar last night
while in the act of closing window
hind The work of relaying water ard
Sas mains, preparatory to laying vitri-
Ssd brick roadway, is in progress on the
s0uare and an aperture had been made
under The window where Mrs. Hall fell.
She was painfully injured by the acct
dent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Old Ticket.

Mr.. c. F. Stonestreet, who for the
past few months has been residing with
his son at St. Elms, in the county,
brought to this office today presidential
ticket of 1874 bearing the names OF Clay
and Frelinghuysen and the seventeen
presiden tial electors for Virginia. The
electors for this district we're John Jan
ney. of Loudoun, and E. P. TaylOe, oil
King George.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
MAYORS Office.

The room adjoining the Common
Council chamber in the City Hall build
ing is being fitted up for the Mayor who
will on Monday occupy it as his Office
The floor has been covered with linoleum
and q handsome desk and several
chairs have been placed in the room. On
and after Monday the Mayor will trans,
act all his official business at what will
hereafter be known as the "Mayor'
Office"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Remains Taken to Richmond.

The remains of the late John e..
Beckham. whose death occurred We'd
nesday night, were taken to Richmond
late yesterday evening where they were
inferred today. 1t was first determined
to make the sculpture in Ivy Hill GENE
terry, but when Mrs. Ross, sister OF the
deceased, reached this city from Rich
mond she announced her wish that the
remains be taken to that city for inter
ment. While the funeral cCrtege was on
its way to the railway dept the bell in
the City Hall as well es those in the
different fire engine houses were tolled
in respect to the memory of the de
ceased, this being the custom at funerals
of ex-MayOrs of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Has Withdrawn

Mr.. George f. Boteler, of the county,
who some time since announced himself
q candidate for the House of Delegates,
has it is understood, withdrawn from
the contest, leaving the field TO Messrs'
J. r. Cation aud ]. II. Trimyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
The Weather.

The humid weather which set in last
Sunday continues. There have during
the week been heavy downpours OF rain,
followed by sultry temperature. At an
early hour this morning there were sew
eral copious showers. The weather TO-DAY
has been oppressive, the mercury at noon
standing at Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
New Ferry House.

The new ferry house and slip now be.
ing constructed by the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company at the
foot of King street are almost completed
All the piles have been placed in po'
sition and the ferry house, apart from
some interior work, is practically finish
ed The laster is large and cOmmodiou;
and is covered with metal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
The Market.

The market was again abundantly
stocked this morning with seasonaole
country produce, there being glut OF
some varieties. Most articles, however,
were unchanged in prices. Butter eggs
and chickens were offered at former
rates. There were some fine varieties OF
salt water fish on the benches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Dangerous and Uncertain.

For sunburn, letter and all skin aud scalp
diseases, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
no equal. 1t is 4 certain cure for blind, bleed.
ing, itching and prOtruding piles. 1t will
draw the fire out of burn and heal without
leaving a scar. Boils, old soles, carbuneles,
etc., are quickly cured bv the use of the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. Ac-
cept no substitute as they are often danger
GUS and uncertain. Sold by W. F. Creigh'
ton d Co., 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
poisOns I'm Food.

Perhaps you don't realize that many pain
poisons originate in your food, but some day
may feel a twinge of dyspepsia that will con
vince you. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
guaranteed to cure all sickness due to poisons
of undigested foOd-or money back, 2jc at
f.. S. Leadbeater Il Sons drug store. Try
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12

Sick headache results from disorder
ed condition of the stomach ana Is
quickly cured by Chamberlain 81 mAcn
aud Liver Tablets. For sale by DiOson u
& Timberman and w. F. Creighton q
! Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12

Messrs. Belew and Smith have been award
"a The contract to erect residence FOR NJ =.
". T. Bean on the old courthouse lot If'n
plans prepared by Architect W. L. CiarK'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Church Services Tomorrow.

For this section showers tonight Sunday
partly cloudy; light south to southwest Wlnds'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
heather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at $40 and sets 6;59.
High water at $50 q. IN. and 6;24 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
D. Beldlein & Sons
$40 King Street.
WANTED.
Clerk Wanted

auto 81 At 5S2 King street,
MANITOBA once a. first class NJ A.
w CHINIST at the works Of the NV
Washington Brick Company, in Alexandra
county. Union wages paid. Apply alter
o'clock tOTHOS. VIOLET, 500 south ZEE
street augi0 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12
IITAYTFD LEARN TELEGRAPHY and

XNTANTED.-.L LEARN TELEGRAPH ana
w r. r. Accounting, $50 70 500 moi'ih
Salary assured our graduates under oond;
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MORSE SCHOOLOF TELEGRAPE, GIN
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-12

RoEyERs Blue NAPTHA SOAP e
sale by D. l. hlLbOhN'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07

leaves OF a blotting pad. lying on the
writing table. What prompted her To
do AZ she did Olivia could never aft
erward explain. but. taking the mis-
sive UP. she deliberately read the con-
tents
Her face grew crimson as she per-
used IL. then. carefully placing IL In
h bosom OF her dress. she a Inn
pulsivcly:
Il arn a perfect beast and hate
myself shall make up for Il at din
ner II he will only let me"
Her toilet having taken an inordi-
nate length OF time. she appeared as
radiant as a goddess In the dining
room that evening. So far as Mallard
was concerned. however. IL was labor
lost; as she soon discovered to her
chagrin, inasmuch as he remained
grimly civil TO both herself and her
companion. a peculiarly acid looking
dame OF uncertain age.
Thank you but I have some letters
TO write. and 1 am an early bird" he
said dryly. opening the door To allow
her To- pass.
There Is a writing table In the
drawing ROOM" she Venturcd smiling.
You are very kind. but ! could not
think OF intruding business In n lady'E
haunt" Mallard replied politely. Mr..
wilmot II more successful In the role
OF entertainer than I am"
Il am afraid you underrate your
powers. Mr.. Mallard"
Il seldom do. Miss Fame. Good
night"
You have quite decided not to avail
yourself OF the drawing room table -
The smile grew s%ingularly winning.
Thank you-yes."
"Yct ! believe that you used TO write
there"
When Hathcrley had n master; yes:
Goodnight"
The following day she renewed her
attack on his passive neutrality. but
with scant success. for. beyond an ex-
change OF commonplace ciyility. Abe
failed TO break down the barrier OF hts
reserve. Irritated by her failure NJ
the breakfast table TO engage him IA
n friendly conversation. she retired Ia
the drawing ROOM. aud seating herself
at a concert grand. worked on her an
ger an "a Mendelssohn sonata. The mu-
sic apparently the effect OF sooth-
Ing her rlffed feelings. for. after n few
moments playing h paused. laughed.
then, suddenly forsaking the masters
iutrtcacies. plunged into the rhythmic
melody or a q o song.
Merely a popular music hall ballad.
ret sung with such pathos that the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07

Successfully Employed ~ a Cure for
T~uberculoaia.

Consul General Guenthcr OF Frank
fort. Germany. furnishes from German
papers "A report to the effect that DIR.
ouinton ri Paris mas recently eommu-
nicated to the Paris Academy % Med
icine with reference Z the effects Of sea
water upon tuberculosis. The expert
ment were conducted with sea water
which was SO diluted with pure wnter
as To contain seven parts ot sslt I'm
1000 parts cf liquid. Only IN this
strength salt water should be brought
into contact with the me Tissues OF
the human body. The sen water must.
OF course. be sterilized ana IN then m
Jected hypodermically once IN three or
four days I'm doses OF from 80 to 200
cubic centtmeters. So far DIR. Quinton.
assisted by another physician. has
treated eighteen patients I'm the man.
me- indicated. and ascertstned at euee
evidence reyiving effect OF the sen wa
ter. The patients gained steadily On
weight. Only three. I'm when the dis
ease had progressed very Far. showed
no Improvement. while I'm the other NJ
teen n decided Improvement. both m the
general condition aud In that Of the
diseased parts. the lungs or the glands.
Was effected. k.xpectoratfon md the
number OF bacilli were decreased.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07
., ss'
ey MINNIE LNSXtR5on. Gse@sAS
coPTMIFT, Do,, by wRAEAk3I GRrir bnraN MSnr3 M>isvtp

4 tender accents OF the singers glorious
voice held Mallard ~speilbound and
motionless on the threshold OF the door.
The melody ceased. yet he still re-
mained where he stood AZ though
rooted TO the spot. his eyes meeting
those OF Olivia In IN admiration which
she could not but recognise. =
You have come TO tell me 10 stop.
have you mott"
1T IN not my place TO order any
body In Hatherley-I should hardly.
therefore. presume to do 30 TO its mis-
tress. Miss Fame"
Perhaps am disturbing you,
though. by singing" replied she. turn
Ing her face TO the piano To hide a
nush OF modification.
O the contrary. Miss Fame" re-
piled he quickly. $40 beautiful a voice
AZ yours. far from disturbing, can only
command admiration"
Olivia turned swiftly on her music
stool. smiling In delighted surprise at
her visitor.
"A compliment from Mr.. Mallard IN
n compliment indeed. said h brightly.
II apologize" he said. ~niistaking her
gaiety for sarcasm. Il came TO see
II by mistake I had left n letter OF mine
In that blotter."
He crossed the room to the writing
table TO md that. despite his search.
the pad was innocent OF concealing n
writing matter. He frowned irritably.
Can't you md what you're looking
for. Mr.. Maiiard," she queried inno-
Gently. running her fingers over the
keys.
mo. I can't. I'm afraid"
Perhaps you left u IN your study?
You should be more careful with your
love correspondence. Mr.. Maiiard." she
added mischicvously.
AS I have none. I have no need 20
be careful OF a.. Miss Fame he re-
piled. crossing tn the door
Are you going out."
"Yes-I am going shooting"
In the South Hatheriey copse. I
suppose"
II should not presume TO shoot over
you preserves, Miss Fame" he said.
flushing. MIR. Seton has. however.
kindly Invited me To 10 20 over his"
The next instant he had left the
room. and Olivia. rising 10 her feat.
closed the piano abruptly.
Il wonder II he will ever forgive me
for that uniucky speech" she muir
INJURED softly. II was n perfect beast
To have said what I did To him. ! mis-
judged him fearfully. and now when I
have found that such is the case he
won't let me make amends. However,
there are four days yet to pass before
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07

Radiant. beautiful she stood In all
hsr youthful loveliness as she corn
fully looked toward the drawing room
o which was suddenly opened TO sd-
init the nsure of a tall young fellow OF
some six and twenty years. and whose
well knit figure was nov or 90 per-
lection In a perfectly hitting shooting
suit.
Il must apologize for not being able
to welcome you Miss Fame. on your
arrival" he said pleasantly. advancing
toward her with outstretched hand.
You came by an earlier train than
anticipated and "
Pray do not mention so trivial a
CIRCUMSTANCES. Mr.. Mallard." replied
Olivia. then. smiling covertly as she
noticed the solicitor slip GU OF the
room. she added. pointediy ignoring his
extended hand. Il am sure that the
shooting OF my ~pheasauts must be n far
more pleasing occupation to you than
the welcoming OF so humble a person
as myself"
Maiiard flushed holly.
Why said ne.
Because I feel instinctiveiy that you
must share my uncie's hatred for my
self"
Indeed why"
Am I not his heir. since he died In
t~estatey' Olivia auixxed.
InNt surely IN no tpHHpu why u
should hate YOU" Mallard replied cold
~. Il admit that your uncle hated both
you and yours"
"A hatred which you judiciously
famed for your own ends. Mr.. NAL
lard. she INTERCEPTED. bending her ayes
In an open sheer on her companion.
1T must be indeed calling TO you. after
all these years OF schcming to md
yourself. after all. merely n pauper."
Mailsrd flushed to his temples. For
a moment his lips twitched with an
angry retort.
Il am Indebted tn you for a clear
definition OF my position" he replied
quietly. Il do not propose to stay at
Hatherley for an indefinite period. but
merely till Saturday next. II IL IN not
putting you to Inconvenience. I should
like TO stay here TN that day"
AS you please" she answered pleas
antiy. an odd feeling of deep contrition
stealing over her.
Thank you-good afternoon"
He turned on his heel and left the
loom. not needing olivia's request To
stop. His whole being was seething
with indignation beneath the treatment
which he had received at her hands.
unknowing that at that very moment
she was remorsefully pacing the
Not for long though. for her eye
suddenly caught The edge OF n letter
peepiug u from between the pink
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07
A n ON THE -ElENns."
Now Wisconsin ciasrstts srpoksr~ rr.
TO Evads the Law.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Attempts To get the express compa-
niles to act as purchasing agents for
Milwaukee cigRret smokers form one
Of h latest Developments I'm the re-
suits OF the state anti-cigaret law.
which went into effect July 1. Refusal
on the part or the companies In an In
dicntion OF their desire Z have as 1T
tie r possible to do with the bringing
of cigarets into the state. and tho
general agents insist that N there has
been any increase Ia thetr trade. ow-
Ing TO the law they are ignorant OF n.
While the dealers are NOT making
much noise about a.. IL N aid that
smokers can buy their cLgarets In
Milwaukee without any personal iu-
convenience. ind Mt a lower price than
heretofore. Orders are placed with tho
retailer forwarded to the holesale
buses n ehc goods sent direct TO the
consumer. While no packages are
passed yer the counter. the sale is yir-
tualiy made In this city.
still another way TO smoke In spite
OF the law hRs been discovered by de-
voices OF h prescribed weed. Whole
sale houses outside OF the state havs
let Il become known that for an insix-
nincant number OF stamps enough CT,
garet papers will be forwarded to-
Of their tobacco 10 last sew
erai months. The smoker writes to the
wholesale houses. received the bundle
or papers and then goes to the .ssoac-
conist, secure from all possible \ Ter
ference from the law. and buys the
packages OF the mixture necessary TO
complete the markings"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07
The Wren.


The wren II quite a little burd. ;
And yit It's lungs are strong; 7
It's s.ngin' here an singing there.
An singin' all day long.
IL seems ~ if ~ tries to OF
The Whole world full OF song.
The jAy-burd 10 a sassy burd.
Hts cries are orful fearful.
The whipperwil H. kinder sad
The t~urtle-dov~ n fearful:
The arb has got a splendid voice.
An yit q isn't nearful.
The black.b haint no good. altho'
He's got a purity look.
hut all no o Is set an swing
ON reeds beside the brook.
The cat-burd cries Jes' like a cat
Thet's lost. or else fersook.
An 10 I want TO state right now
The wrcn's my fayert burd
Fer music: yit It's looks
Are not at all preferred.
Fore tothers. but its voice
q sweetest ever heard.
IL seems 10 me like all the joy,
Tibet this ycre world contains.
From NORTH pole TO southern.
From mountains. seas or planes.
IL just reflected by the wien
In les happy strenes.
Chicago Record-IIeraId.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07
Not n aaahixa.

From the New York Sun.
They were newly married n on =.
honeymoon trip. They put up at a
skyscraper hotel. The Bridegroom felt
indisposed apd n bride said she
would slip out and do a little shop
ping. In due time she returned and
tripped blithely up to her room. a littis
awed by the number OF doors that
looked all alike. Hut she was SURE OF
her and tapped gently on the
panel.
I'm back. honey: let me In" she
whispered.
No answer.
Honey. honey. let me ini" she calico,
again. rappins louder. Stiil no answer.
int"
There was silence for several Sec
onds: then a mans voice. cold and full
OF dignity. came from the other side OF
the door:
Madam. this 10 not a beehive: tie a
bathroom."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07

Saturday comes-a lot can be done On
four days"
The fourth evening came yet Rich
ard Mallard remained ms cold and as
impasstve as adamant. On the eve OF
his departure from Hatherley she sud
denly resolved TO throw discretion TO
the winds and beard the lion In his den,
In order To induce him 10 prolong his
stay.
She was about To knock at the study
door. when the sound of voices reached
her ears. causing her to stand irreso-
lutely In the doorway.
MY dear MalIard. You are a ~quixotic
fool" remarked n voice. which she rec
ognized as belonging To Mr.. Wiimot.
the will of Harold Fame. emitting him
To every acre OF Hatheriey and every
farthing Of his fortune. N I'm hanged
II you don't prefer tn be a-pauper!'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07
Place for Malachi.

A tiresome pastor was once preaching
a sermon on the prophets. telling their
place In history. etc. After preaching
three hours wIthou, saying anything. hs
said: I'VE now come TO Malachi: what
place shall We give MaiachiT' An old
elder who was becoming very impatient
and Tired arose and said Brother. you
may give Malachi my place. arm going
home 10 feed ms team"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07
Value OF Words

\ father recently overheard hi.
young o use n word he did not APP
prove. and. calling tine child to him.
said: My son. IL you will promise ms
never TO use that word again IN give
you n silver dime" The little fellow
promised. and. true to his word. re-
Trained. About a week later he went
To his father and said: Papa. I'VE
learned n word worth fifty cents
Philadelphia Press.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-07

The New York Fire Insurance ex-
change. on Investigation. finds that
there are ;.sss IRE proof buildings In the
United States. OF which New York has
t.5gs. or more than half.