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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25
Washington Southern Ry
Schedule in effect Sept. 8, 1906.

Schedule in effect Sept. 8. 1906.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at 8 OF. 8 81 and IL OF a. IN.
26S, 707. 8 IS, and II 80 p. M, week days.
Sundays-9 81 a. m, 120l, 707, S1Si and
1888 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 4 48. 8l2 (otaD, and 10 10 q. m.
400, 507 (local), and 6 Al p. M, week days.
Sundays 48 and 10 10 a. M, 400. F ~
(local), and Al p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico IL a. m. Sun
days only, 4 AZ p. m. week days and S33 p.
m. except Saturdays.
NoTE:-Time Of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
W. d. DUKE, c. w. CULP, W. P. TAYLOR
Asst TO Pres't. Genl Supt. Traf. Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25
Human Blood Marks.

A tale of horror was told by marks of hu.
man blood in the home of J. w. Williams, a
we'll known merchant of BAG, KY. He
writes: Twenty years ago | had severe
hemorrhages of the lungs, and was near
death when began taking DR.. Kings New
have remained we'll ever since" II cures
Hemmorhages. Chronic Coughs, Settled
Colds and Bronchitis. and is the only known
cure for Weak Lungs. Every bottle guaran.
teed by Z. s. Leadbeater & Sons, Druggists
Soc and 81 90. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25
Drop by drop the offensive discharg,

Drop by drop the offensive discharge
caused by Nasal Catarrh falls from the back
of the nose into the throat, setting up an in.
Hsmmation that is likely to mean Chronic
Bronchitis. The certain, rational cure for
Catarrh is Ely's Cream Balm, and the relief
that follows even the first application cannot
be told in words. Don't suffer day longer
from the discomfort of Nasal Catarrh. Cream
Balm is sold by all druggists for 90 cents, or
mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren street, New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25
Looking Backward.

Do you ever look back over your ears
and think how many times YOU have
made a fool Of yourself? Wo do
MancOs Times-Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

He who lives after nature shall neye
be poor; after opinion shall never b
rich.--Seneca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25
Purity of Bread,

It cannot be too often repeated that
Of all food that comes to table there IL
nothing 30 pure as bread. - London
Bakers Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

True and tried friends of the family-De
Wits Little Early Risers, Best for results
and best to take. Dependable little pill.
They do not grippe or sicken. Sold by w. F.
Creighton & Co., 401 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25
JEWELRY.
~~-~Oo-~~N~~~N-~~~~-~O~~~O~-~-N
Going Housekeeping?
JEWELRY.

II so, you can hardly get along without
spoons, knives and forks. The silyer-plated
are without doubt the most economical in
the end. They wear longer, look better and
cost very little more than the ordinary kinds.
We can even supply silyer-plated knives
with steel blades.
Your sideboard is hardly complete without
silver set. Silver cake and fruit baskets
should also be placed there.
A candelabrs with will brighten the table
considerably. After the spread has been
cleared of asilver fern dish should be placed
on the table. ~ .sc q
The necessary things in cut-glass are the
decsnter, the berry bowl and the celery dish.
In great many homes the ice cream Is served
on cut glass plates.
On your dresser place travelling alarm
clock and q sterling silver or silver plated
toilet set. also hat and clothes brush.
You will find plenty use ofa number Of
small silyer.plsted trays. One has always
20 many trinkets TO take care of.
There should be jewel case on the dresser.
IL only for Appearance sake. Over night 1t is
. good place to keep the watch and TX
Gold Chain. .,1 .I
H.W. Wildt s. Son
JEWELLERS,
100 NORTH ROYAL STREET
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DRUGGISTS.
WAKEFIELD 4 HAIL.
DRUGGISTS.

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX sTS
Prescriptions speciality,
English. French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag.
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of Patent
Ne licines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
IA Moss Farine, Spices of all kinds, and q
'sct stock Of all articles sold by druggists
{ ,rrices so Low as the same quality can be OBJ
- : ID elsewhere.
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TELEPHONE EXCHANGES


Ponnet, c, florist. West End
Perry, Thomas
Petty, Geo w, residence
Portner Brewing Co, Pobt
r'ortner, Robt, tressurer's ofics
Portner, Robt, secretary's Office
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Price. Marx, residence
Petit, } n
Postofice
Police Headquarters
Price, Overt0n w
Price, Geo Z 4 Co, Market
Preston, I, residence
Pullman, co
Parson, & Fl (St Assph)
Quinn, Edward
Reeves, Mrs
Ramsay, g VIM
Ramey, G II
Robertson, Mrs II F, residence
Reiter, Curtiss & Hill. contractors
Rice, ] Harry, residence
Risheill. NJ l.. saw mill
Rittenour, DR. A A
Reardon, VIM NJ
Robertson, IL F
Roberts, Walter
Robinson, G II & Sons
Rogers, Joseph +
Ruben & Sons NJ
Ramnlel, A & Sons
Reardon, w m, residence
Rucker, Geo II (St Elmo)
Robinson. Thos w
s schh'd1 Henry residence
Schwarxman, Geo d, residence
smoct, w Ajr, residence
Smith, Mrs. Francis 4.
Smoot, &C & Sons
Smoot. w A & Co
Smoot, w A & Co, Office King sssssa
st. Mary's Academy
Smith, c II Hampton
smoot J,R & C.
Smith, DIR w NJ, Office
Smith, Or w NJ, residence
Snioot, Mrs Susan, residence
6nioot, J c, residence
Southern Bell 7 & Co, operator
Southern Railway Co, freight yard
Southern Railway Co, WAC
Southern Express Co
So Rwy, Eng Office
Standard Oil Company
Stump, Rev
Stevens, Mosesi
Stuart, Douglass, Office
Summers, C w, residence
Shuman. L
smoot, w B, residence
schafter, c A & Co. florist
Smith, F L
Strauss, II, residence
Swan Bros
Snowden, DR. Arthur
Southern Bell T &TCo
smoot, w A & Co. King st. Office
Taylor, EB
Stabler, Laurence
Thomson, Alfred, residence
Timberman. c T c, residence
The Old Dominion Glass Co
Telephone Exchange chief operator
theological Seminary
Virginia Glass Works
Vsrnsy. Walter u
Virginia Safe Deposit Trust Company
W., A q Mt Vernon Ry Co
w, A d Mt v Ry Co, Payne street
Watkins, ] B
Watties, Ri
Wattles, CIV
Warfeld, jr. E
MISREPRESENTATION
Wash 'n-Sou Ry. Engineer
Wsrfeld, sr Edgar
West, Geo
Washington Steambost.Co
Whsatley, B, residence
Western Union Telegraph Company
White, Wythe
Wheatley, B
Wildt, II
wilkins, Captain JnoT
Wingfeld, ST, residenceH
Wolford. Lorenzo, residence
Wise, Mrs Peter
Woolls, WP
Yates, CIR
Zimmerman, J r, residence
Zimmerman, j K, Office
Zimmerman. Chas
G c Leachman
Bailey's Cross Roads
Va, B B Utterbach
Fairfax, T Oliver
Falls Church, Va N z Church
Legsto. Va, Sisson, X Z
Va, Shannon sdrug store
Wellington, c c Leachman
Va, g II Hul6sh
Waverly, Va, E II Jsnney
Maple Grove, Va, Or Chas II Jenney
For rates apply to Central Office
PAY STATIONS
Central Office
Fleischmann Hotel
Market House
Doniphan, AS
Rammell's Hotel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

LEADBEATER's EMULSION Of PURE
NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL, combined
with hypophosphites Of Line and soda. -Four.
d, 4. LEADBEATER q SONS
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HEINZ's SWEET CUCUMBER PICK.
LES. just received, for sale by hundred or
dozen at C. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

CIRCUS SOAP cheap. % boxes Circn
Soap at 5 CAGES for Toe at
]. G. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

Bryant Herbert, residence
Bloch, II
Burke 4 Herbert
Burroughs, TT
Burke, II r, residence
Business Mems League
Burroughs, W ], residence
Callan, Henry
Cummings, Miss NJ L
Carlin, Frank. residence
Carne, RLir
Cockey. Jno
Carlin 4 Brent, Office
Carlin, G C, residence
Cation, J x II B
Carter Bros
Carlin, Mrs Kate
Carlin Sons, Jas. & Sons Co
carlin, Miss NJ +
chief Operator, Telephone Exchange
Citizens National Bank
Shauncey, Julian
City Treasurer
Cochran, Miss c l.
Corporation Court
Creighton, w + 4 Co
Creighton, w + & Son
Crupper, Joseph L
Curtin Il Butts
Cation, Harry B, residence
Cogan, John A, plumber
Cochran, DR. 1hOs residence
Davidson, + J
Dabney, Jas II
Daingerfield, Z l.
Daingerfeld, E L, MalSeyn
beavers, A
Domaine, w ID
Desmond, VIM
Daniels, o X
Doniphan, A 8
Dienelt, J A
Didszoneit, Fred
Delaney, DIR NJ y
Dreifus, j & Co
Elks Club
Exchange and Ballard Hote.
Eichberg, Isaac
Emerson Pump Co, The
Evening Star Bureau
Emmert, J w 4 Co
Entwisle, + l.
Entwisle, Chas +
Entwisle, Jno w
Episcopal High School
Fannon, Il j
Fairfax x Co
Florence Crittendon Mission
Field & Co. II X
Finch, Geo :
Fisher, Thos A, residence
First National Bank
Fleischmann Hotel
French, Geo s
Fogg, Julian
Fuller, r w, residence
Gibson, Richard
Gibson, Emily NJ Miss, residence 700 Duke
Gibson DR. Thos
Goldsmith, K
Goods, CT
Green, Mrs VIM, north Washington
Green, DIR Louis s, residence Washington
Green, Mrs Virginia, residence
Grigg, J Fossett
Hammond, w & Sons
Harlow, NJ B & Co
Harlow, NJ B, residence
Havenner Baking Co
Harlow Bros
Harper, + 3
Helfmuth Bros, market
Hellmuth Brothers. King street
Hammond, Ii
Hill, j NJ
Hill, J NJ &Co
Hill, Frank NJ
Hill, Fora
Hopkins, G D, residence
Hopkins, DIR. Milton
Hooff, ChasR
Howard, Clifton T
Hill, Geo r
Hut, A J, residence
Janney, DIR L ID
jackson, VIM
Janney. Miss f NJ
Jones, DIR T NJ
johnson, w A & Co
Johnson, DIR Albert
Kemper Miss Sarah
Kelly, III V
Kicherer, Chas
Kirk, II
King, Charles & Son
King, James f, residence
King, Charles, residence
Kemper, K II
Knight, r E, stationery
Knight, r E, residence
knox, 4 Z
Knox K F, residence
Knox & Roblnsonson
Kramer, Mrs Frederick
Lambert, Urban s, mdss broker 100 Uaion |
Lambert, U s, residence
Lansburg, Mrs Alice
Lawler, + L Go
Leadbeater, 4 & Sons
Aash, j Lee
Lawler, Martin
LeeMrs NJ l.
Lemon, G g
Lennon, Z Nj
Lindsay, N Il {,
Loose, L
Lannon, Thos
Moore, DrSB
Martin, w X, residence
Mckinney, w III
Marshall & Bro, John A
Mutual Ice Co. -
Monroe, Ed, residence
McKenny, w II
McCuen, Jas, bottling works
McLearen, Frank
Morton, Rev w J, residence
Managers Office
Marshall, e. u, residence
Marine Railway Shipb1d'g q Coal
Marshall, John A, residence
Market House
Mcclure, pr Hugh
Miller. L ) & Co
Mer. Bldg. & l. Ass'n) L Hoof, Agt)
Moore, WIS
Moore, C A
Markell, Geo Z.
Masseni, Chas
Mount Vernon"
May & Son, w Ii
Myers, r L & Coz
Norton, K N.
Nugent, OF
O'Brien, DR. NV
Odell, Aaron, market
Odell, Aaron
Did Dominion Giass..
Outealt, c, dentist.
)Sulliyan & CO.. -
FATS Shoe Co
Patterson & Brothsx
'eyton, jas II e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

Entire WHEAT FLOUR and GRAHAM
FLOUR just received by
J. c. MILBUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

CODFISH.-New Boneless and Shreaded
~ Cod6sh Just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-25

CHOICE LEMONS just received by
]. G. MILBURN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

iinn was growing He pointed ont t1ai
apoat 200 81 the 90 delegates to the
saraloso eonventlon nea alrfady bee,
selected, and that of these dfty were
pledges to Bracket while NOT one
had been tnstructed for Higgins, The
state casI IMAM 10 tetusei 10 nasIlse
Known IL opinion as 10 whether
Hearst on jerome would he tlis strong
er candfda ion Denliptra lie side.
Asked what would the roiiabts Re.
suit itt Jerome ran indie pandent and
Hearst was the regular nominee Of
the Democrat o he SAT-
III have heard some people hgllri l
HAT out both ways Some say that
Jerome canli dacy az an mend
emf would help the Republic anI ticket
and Others centend that 4 you'd help
Mr.; Hearst. You pay Your money ana
take yonr chpiee I'm. not saying
what my opinion a. III So, though,
that Mr. Bryan VIII be thef Democratic
nominee for Presid dent 4inS sos q
The State chairman IA giving much
attention to the Brooklyn Situation:
he believes there Is a good chance TO to
beat Timothy y. odrltf ct the prrt;:
lmaries, and Is, encouraging the move
Iment that Dady had started to .beat.
the ex.Lieute tenant Governor there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25
Huggins VIII Run
For Governor
cIosE POLITICAL FRIEND SAYS.
BE WILL MAKE AMMO kJilc
MEME SOON.


SEW Ss3H t19Es
authoritat q eueH ct Coy.
Higgins S1 atio p
bs the eonyentlo 81 sara:
ttoga was fnade illlaIp Barnes,
III, Of AlbaIiy, one Of the soyernor's
closest point fes1s adviser: . the
am from Barnes, II
was Ken being ON 2
|this ab5set the soyeFaar himself,
aIthpugii Barnes said lat in an
1louneense notla be MAJ later BY
IiIgg ins.
Ilsat VI. poke rs he did did
Was alsos AIKEN To- indicate that tne
hatrtnan Of the xec1ttys tomnittei
OF the Repu tate com4mtttee
will, sinE the event that Higgins iis
selected Is the nominee M governor,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25
AT 4 WESTERN WINDOW.

{ IA " 4 ~. II 81 =PV5I *
From the Reader Magazine.
i gaze from the western window,
AtR%art the narrowing day, "a
where the sunshine and tie shadows.
In parting glory play.
1ToFyiolet isles pehauted ars n
5Thhtlsn1fle at3 the2o open door9 I 4 J
AS the argosies Of evening
SAN through to fairer shore.
The day is.io4g behind me,
The night is coming on;
But hear a robin singing
The song he sang at dawn
Now one with the morn is evening,
And one are the earth and sky, 4;
The. blossoms in the meadow
With,the stars that breathe g on high
And youth is young forever,
And luyet is never OLD, IS,
Though masks of age are breaking
Back to the primal mold
So here, from the western window
gaze, as the stars increase,
And the mortal and Immortal
Are one I'M this blessed peace,
BENZ. s.. PARKER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

IA specially salccisr east lf l
|has EXPRESSED a preference ~ tr
works OF American authors. hHt Dr.
ANNOUNCED ihat'lhe feld Fiii .he sl,7
no any who may wish TO get 8 A,,Ll--
Ifor their plays
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

Pink Lips, Like, Velvet Rough.
|Cbapped or Cracked Lips cap be made
las soft fas, velvet by applying, a light
coating Of pr. shqop;s Green salye. II
takes out completely the soreness Of
cuts. bruises, and az skin apraslcrs.
ls9ld by =. a: R 2 p jco. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25
SAIL Rs sPuMMEL
~ gcAUsTIc GLt5tiMAfl.

4 ". ID Z. 3 = q
Men from Pfesldept; Yacht Took
exception TO Remark About II
5sss tlGe9 Their yntif9rnl; 1. ,.tt... 4
aNEwfYoRK,2Ang.l 95.. ~ would mot,
Iputi ia funitorm like thataon q dog OF
mtne.e5 gTig1lsd9 tiIHSl SesJ 96tlt
EIThis remark was made. byia tall,
E1ngllshman to,a friend ton the Bergen
Point ferryboat asd1t lRass making q
trip, from staten Island y He lwasgcofn-
hnenting on the appearance OF two sails
lprs from the Presidents yacht, May
EddweE twfo were fellow-passengers.
The sailors turned quickly on hear;
ing the remark and were about to sail
into the speaker them and there, but
Erefrainedi from doing 50 because Of
the number women. ont board. They,
kept close to him, how ever and when
the boat landed they demanded an
apology, and: on being refused, they
handed lefts and rights on his face. an,
body until he cried for mercy. Then.
while the crowd looked ron. the, Hng5
iishman apologlzed and Disappeared
with his friend. ii l3lt3.yyg t5&
The sailors, were cheeged and seYT
eral Of the women shook hands With
them and said they were glad they
had taught the Englishman a lesson.
+ 4 q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25
Gossip ofthe Stage


blanche walsh
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sis4s ippIspatte fs Is be.
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tisnss 3 ms nus neM sa5fits "a =
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slon'
anne buckley mas Degq ensassa y
cEeate ot ing IS : t..1a
WIN an ltl' .'rpue ~ Stll
Aarrylne May y -, 4,
80.
Paul EV 1 mas Deea engasea py
tienry 1arr1s 70 pay tle yonn
:, a.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

/ # you have FURNISHED or u furnish;
ed, rooms to l1at tyoN will ind the adj
dress Of the people " satipg them in
the, West YirglniaFy Il 5i"nt oiR11ln.. it5i
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

sgAlgTEI 20 girls at the c1mpefle1l
|Glas FactoFy STEADY emQloymer'
Tor seot woglkera
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

New nenpIe afe arriving ia t,i'-
tf.t,hs iaiIy and place theiF wants p
tisc aelEspas on then arrifS-
ssad he paily West virsinleu.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

It is said that the frealpreasoni for
1.-THE resolve of Belasco to sever his
connection with Mrs. leslie Garter
was the ofncfousness of her new htis.
band, who insftedtcon being regarded
Jas her business representative.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

Anne Buckley has Been Engaged to.
create the role OF the French maid
with an Irish broEIe III Marie oahi11'si
production 6ftthe new musical comedy.
Marrying Mary "a t'ts59 illasi .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

Paul Everton has been engaged by
Henry Harris to play the part of John
EBurket Rider iii THE company that is
Ito play 'AThe tliono and the Mouse In
the west this season: e 7ttsfl Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

Miss lFlora Jddfet -Bowley: the San
Francisco girl who is to play the ieads
ling feminine role In tHeWesterh pro.
auction of THE Lion and the Mouse, :"
IFS said to bear a striking resemblance
ito Miss Mary Mannartig.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

$Ehgeanfe That's LaFwtotl, ia louisville
gill. Who has been hailed as u tdis.
c6ofefy. is to he leading woman Of the
Boston castle Square Stock Company:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

James r. HacRett has obtained nom
EMaeterlfne4k the Ehgdsh and American
rights to Q His npea@ drama. OF which,
MI Racket WIN make d me proddc-
ttion. 9ft5t q y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

Clyde Fitch IS writing a new play for
Blanche Walsh.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-25

Miss Belle GaRey has been engaged
to play the part of Mrs. Pipp In the
support SUBJ of Digby Bel III me Educal
Ton 81 Mr.. Pipp. 7, ! ,,.,s y. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24
CHESAPEAKE SHANGHAIING
Government Preparing to Wage War
Against Ship Peonage.
BRUTAL1T1Es OF BOAT CAPTAINS
How the Pirates Of the Oyster Fields
Lure Lads to the Batteaus-
The Resulting Murders.

(Copyright, 1906, by John Elfreth Watkins.)
the "shanghaiers" of the Chesapeake bay.
These kidnapers are the most brutal des
peradoes that sail our waters, and as labor
has grown scarce of late years their atroci-
ties have been more frequent and more
bold.
The Department of Justice has a number
of them listed for trial in Virginia and
Maryland, and the Treasury Department
has arranged that several staunch revenue
cutters shall, during the oyster season,
make cruises of investigation over the
Chesapeake beds. The United States at
torneys will apply the federal law forbid
ding the advancing of money to seamen be-
fore they ship on vessels; also the statutes
against peonage.
Among the atrocities Of years back was
the Illicit trade of certain agents who kid
naped men and supplied them to short
handed vessels about to embark. Unfor-
Inmates were gathered up in the dark of
night, were drugged or beaten into insen-
siblity and then carried bodily aboard the
ships which they were to slave This
practice became known as shipping men to
Shanghai" Ever since that time shang-
hair has been employed as a verb to denote
the act of kidnapping men for sea service.
Dark Work in Dark Places.
Since this brutal commerce in human
lives thus got it's name our old world, in the
course of its spinning round and round.
has grown generally better and human ma
ture has made moral progress in great
bounds, yet in various spots we still find
ancient moral infections persisting. Along
the banks of the Chesapeake the "shang-
hai' microbe wakes as fat as he did about
the Liverpool and Edinburgh docks in CEN
turtles past
The men who furnish the brains of the
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VOcateS OF temperance on this side of the
water have noticed both here and abroad
1T matters not how others Interested in
this subject may view these conclusions, I
am OF the opinion that one great reason
why there are SO comparatively few in
stances of drunkenness upon the streets
of our large cities and mill and factory
towns is because the great majority of our
population Is at work, and drunkenness and
labor do not go hand-and-hand in this coun-
try.
I'm London one Of the great problems
which is now and has for some time past
agitated the city is the caring for the great
numper, veritable army Of the unem.
pioyed, and all sorts of means and expedi.
ents are being devised and carried out to re-
heve the congestion in the English metrop-
oils of this class Of persons, but as yet the
problemD1as not been satisfactorily solved
An abundance Of work at good wages in the
American cities makes this problem less
acute with us.
I'm proportion to population few, If any,
American cities compare more favorably
on the score of the absence of instances of
drunkenness on the streets than Washing
ton. This is not only matter of observa-
ton on the part of the observing citizen and
stranger alike, but may be substantiated by
the police records. I have made the uues-
ton OF temperance a close study, and
have made these instances of street drunk
enness matter of comparison in my
travels through our large and small CEN
tiers of population. The results of my men,
tai and penciled notes have shown I'D
Washington to congratulatory advantage.
1T Is rare that the hopelessly intoxicated
men to be seen upon the thoroughfares OF
some municipalities are encountered in the
capital. And In this connection it is worthy
Of note that in the annual applications for
a renewal of saloon licenses In the District
for the ensuing year the total number APP
piled for is less than that of last year by
six, and, as my recollection is offhand, 1t
may be even more.
This number to the casual thinker may
crno hl,tf tn fha tom,
1t means much, since decrease rather
than an increase Is shown in the total num-
Der Of saloons in a city, and in most cities
1t Is the increase which is shown from year
to year.
From the police records 1t Is apparent
that In proportion to our population the
percentage Of arrests for intoxication Is not
large, and very large number of these
cases are dismissed. proving that they were
not Of a serious character. Even where the
additional charge Of being disorderly is