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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
CaGee In Guatemala,

The laborers in the coffee plantations
in Guatemala get only 3 to 90 cents
(gold) a day. The capitalists get as
profit 80 to GO per cent Of the market
value. During harvesting time the
coffee business gives employment to
more than one-haIf OF the population,
A single coffee tree, under the most
favorable conditions, has been known
to yield twenty-five pounds Of beans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
The Horse as n Jumper.

A horse can certainly jump higher
than IL man. There is at least one au-
thentic case of hunter clearing a
seven foot pallng. and century or so
ago a Mr.. Bingham leaped his horse
over the wall of Hyde park, which was
six and one-half feet high on the inside
and eight feet on the outside. The
horse cleared this obstacle twice In
rapid succession, and we are quite GER
tain that no man who has ever lived
could do it.-London Answers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
Work and Talk.

Generally speaking it is true Of wo-
men as OF men that those who think
most say least Woman's talkatlyeness
is the result Of her sedentary Occupa-
ton. Tailors. shOemakers and weavers
ali men who sit close M their work
have. In cor'mon with women not only
hypochondriGcal fancies, but also a
tendency 10 great tallIatlvcness.--
Richter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

The word cigar occurs in Ger
man dictionary for the first time In
1913 and in the Dictlonnaire Of the
Freuch Academic IN 1926. Kant used
the word "7ggaro" In 1913. In Spain
az the present day the word "cigarro'
means a cigarette. for which the Span
lards have the word ''pitillos." Their
name-for q cigar Is "un puro."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
Women in

bility, irritability, nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, "all-gone GnC.
"want-to- be-left-alone feelings, blues
and hopelessness, they should remem-
Der there Is one tried and true remedy.
Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound at once removes such troubles.
No other female medicine in the
world has received such widespread
and unqualified endorsement.
The needless suffering of women from
diseases peculiar to their sex is terrible
to see. The money which they pay to
doctors who do not help them is an
enormous waste. The pain is cured
and the money is saved by Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
1t is well for women who are i'll to
write Mrs Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
The present Mrs. Pinkham is the
daughter-in.law of Lydia E. Pinkham,
her assistant for many years before her
decease, and for twenty five years
since her advice has been freely given
to sick women. In her great expert
ence, which covers many years, she
has probably bad to deal with dozens
of cases just like yours. Her advice
is strictly confidential,
,uBd Succeeds Where others Fall
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some Illustrated Supplement anda Magazine,
with colored covers, equal to anything sold
for ten cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

TIE New Cough Syrup-the one that acts
rs q mild catbartic on the bowels-is Ken
ned, 5 Laxative Honey and Tar. IL expels
III cold from the syst IL. cuts the phlesm out
Of the throat strengthens the mucous mem
hranes Of the bronchial tubes. and relieves
Group. whooping cough. et". Children love
it. Sold by W. F. Creighton 4 Co., 4Oi King
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NY Tri-WeekIy Tribune.

tits issued on Monday, "Wednesday and
Friday Of every week, and contains the es-
sence Of The Daily Tnbane for the whole
week Price, $3.50 year. For free sample
copy send a postal card to The New-York
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
Lydia E. Phkhams Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where others FaI
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGINIA. In the Clerks Office Of the
CORPORATION Court OF the City Of Alex
andria, on the 9th day Of February, 1906.
David NJ. NewbOld, jr., VS.. Capital City Tele-
phone Company, Of Alexandra. Va. and
Central Trust Company of Maryland, Trus-
tee. In Chancery.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to subject
all tie property Of the defendant company TO
the plyment Of its debts, wheresoever the
some may lie situated and particularly TO the
payment of certain bonds issued by 1t and
the interest thereon and secured by mortgage
or trust executed by it to the Central Trust
Company Of Maryland, Trustee, said ms ru'
nent bearing date on the 3lst day Of May,
1902. it being intended that this shall be q
general creditors suit, as well as TO compel
The payment Of said bonds and inter. st held
by the mplainant and any others; also that
a receiver may be appointed to take over all
OF the assets Of the defendant company, ana
that il may be wound up, and its funds dis
posed of amongst its different creditors in ac'
cordsnce with their respective priorties.
Ii appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, the Central Trust
Company of Maryland, Trustee, is a nom
resident of this State 1t is Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within iiiteen
days after due publication Of this order,
and do what is necessary TO protect
its interest in this suit, and that a copy of
this order be forthwith inserted IN the Alex
andria Gszette. a newspaper published IN the
City Of Alexandria, once a week for four sue
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door Of
the Court House Of this city.
A cOpy-Teste:
CHARLES BFNDHEIM. Clerk.
Robinson Moncnre and Norton & Boothe p. q.
feb9 w4w-th
XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of Alexandria. on the
oath day of January, 1906.
Walker g. Miller
VS.. In Chaneery.
Clinton Il. Miller
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
decree absolutely dlyOrcing the plaintiff,
Walker G. Miller from the defendant, Gin
ton r. Miller, and for general relief.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause hat the defendant, Clinton K. Miller,
is a nonresident af this State: IL is Ordered,
That said defendant appear here within ft-
teen days after due publication Of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect his inter-
est in this suit, and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Alexandra Ga
zette, ne gspaper published In the city OF
Alexandria, once a week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door Of the
Court House in this city,
A cOpy-Teste
CHARLES BENDHEIM. Clerk.
By NEWELL $. GRRENAwAY, ID. c.
Norton Bootne, p. q. jana w4w-w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
Therein Il. the Dlnerencc.

A meddlcr Is a person who falls In
his attempt. The meddler who sue
ceeds Is 10 meddler, but a hero.--Du-
luth Herald.
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N. Y. Tribune Farmer

The Tribune Farmer has no superior as
publication for farmers and their families.
Ii keeps the farmer in touch with the latest
improvements by text and pictures, and pays
special attention to the work being done at
agricultural colleges all over the country.
The price is 81 a year. For a free sample
copy send postal card to The New-Yo
Tribune New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF.
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Elect, Mariposa Lily, Coronado. White Rose,
sweet Margery, Golden State Violet, Cali
fornia Crab Apple, Blossom. Rosemere, Cali
FORMS Clover, Pearls Of Hyacinths. Pearls Of
Violets, Orchard Blossoms, Cashmere Bou'
quet, Jockey Club, Coronaria, Maud Muller
(eylon Clover, Trailing Arbutns, Stuart
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WAKEFIELD d HALLS,
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DRUGGISTS.
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL.
DRUGGISTS,
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX ST

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Prescriptions speciality,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag.
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Water Genuine Lubin's Extrs9s; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; Best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices Of all kinds, and .
select stock Of all articles sold by druggist
at prices so low as the same quality can be Oh.
tanned elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES.

EXECUTORS NoTIcE--Having qualified
L as executor upon the estate of ELLEN
BUTTIMORE, deceased, this is TO notify Pill
persons indebted to said estate TO pay their
Indebtedness to me. nd all persons holding
claims against said estate to present the same
to me properly certified for p yment.
fcbI3 ut N A. AHtRN, Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
- Danortp,ant of the State CorpOratior

Commission.
This is TO certify, hat the charter Of THE
MARINE RAILWAY. SHIPBUILDlNG&
RAILWAY * COAL COMPANY, INC.
was anne ded on the goth dgy Of January.
i9Od reducing its maximum capital stock
from Three Hundred thousand Dollars to
Fifty Thousand Dollar; and that the sold
amended charter was recorded IN the Office Of
tn seer, tary Of the Commonwealth ON the
10Th day Of Jaruary. 1906.
Witness my hand as Clerk Of the State Cor
porstion Commission this eighth day OF Feb
ruary, 1906. JOHN A. UPSHUR,.
fr6I3 w3w-m Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

A full line Of BROOMS, HEARTH
BRCOMS and WHISKS for sale low by
J. Q. AILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

pains down through my limbs so I could
hardly walk. II was as bad a case OF female
trouble as ] have ever known. Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, however,
cured me within four monihs. Since that
time have had occasion % recommend II 10
n number Of patients suffering from all
forms OF female difficulties, aud | find that
while il il considered unprofessional to rec
ommend a patent medicine, | can honestly
recommend Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. for | have found that 1t cures
female ills, where all other medicine fails. IL
Is a grand medicine for sick women"
Money cannot buy such testimony as
this-merit alone can produce such re-
suits, and the ablest specialists now
agree that Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is the most uniyer-
sally successful remedy for all female
diseases known to medicine,
When women are troubled with ir-
regular, suppressed or painful periods,
weakness, displacement or liberation
of the female organs. that bearing
down feeling. Inflammation, backache,
bloating Tor flatulenee), general debili-
~, indigestion, and nervous prostra-
ton. or are beset with such symptoms
as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, excita-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
COAL AND WOOD.

Barge Geo. b. Roberts
lust arrived with 400 tons Best Lee Coal
which fills most important place in the es-
seDtals Of a fine Holiday dinner, as your
cook will fail if the fire is not right II will
be right, however, if you buy the coal Of us.
Our oal is the best for any kind OF cooking.
Il gives jus the right fire always.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
| holders Of the We ODLEY Apart
MENT HOUSE GO. will lie held at Nc. l26
south Fai' fax strep,. Alexandria, Va, MON
DAY AFTERNOON, February 26th, at
febl2 I'd
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ADM NISrRATOR'S NOTICE. - Having
- qualified as administrator upon the cs-
"a G Of SARAH A DAVIS, deceased this is
to notify all persons inde ted to said estate to
pay th-ir Indebtedness To nle, and all p rsons
holding claims against said estate to present
the same to me properly certified for pay
ment.
Ri. COX, Sergeant, Administrator.
f.hI0 f0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

VIRGINIA. In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court of the City Of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day Of February, 1905.
Ethel T. Chadwick
vs.. In Chancery.
Ferdinand G. Chadwick
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
divorce a vinculo matrimonii and for general
relief.
II appearing by an aft 'avit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Ferdinand q.
Chadwick, is a nonresident Of this State IL
is Ordered, That said defendant appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
Of this order, and do what IS necessary 20 pro-
tect his interest in this suit, and that a
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted IN
the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper pub
lIshed in the City Of Alexandria, once week
for four successive weeks, and posted at the
front door Of the Court House Of this city.
copy-Teste:
CHARLES BENDHEIM, Clerk,
By NEWELL :. GREENAwAY, ID. c.
Darlington. Lipscomb and Ellison p. q.
febl3 w4w-tu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16

NIRGINIA.--In the Clerks Office Of the
v Corporation Court OF the City Of Alexan-
dria, on the 9th day Of February, 1906.
Eva G. Devne
vs.. In Chancery.
James Deyine,
Memo. The Object Of the above entitled
cause is 10 obtain decree absolutely diyovc-
ing the complainant from the defendant, and
for general relief.
II appearing by an affidavit fled in this
cause that the defendant, James Deyine, is
a non resident Of this State: IL is Ordered
That said defendant appear here within flf-
teen days after due publication of this order,
aud do what is necessary 10 protect his inter-
est in this suit and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Alexandra
Gazette, newspaper published in the City
Of Alexandria, once week for four success
i've weeks, and posted at the front door Of the
Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE.
CHARLES BENDHEIM. Clerk.
By NEWELL ;. GREENAwAY, ID. c.
Norton q Boothe. p. q.
fabR u4v-fu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-16
A TRAINED NURSE
After Years of Experience, Advises Women in
Regard to Their Health.

Mrs. Martha Pohlman
Of 80 Chester Avenue,
Newark, n. j., who Is a
graduate Nurse from the
Blockley Training School,
at Philadelphia, and for
six years Chief Clinic
Nurse at the Philadelphia
Hospital. writes the letter
printed below. She has
the advantage of personal
experience, besides her
professional education,
and what she has to say
may be absolutely relied
upon.
Many other women are
afflicted as she was. They
can regain health in the
same way. 1t is prudent
To heed such advice from
such n source.
Mrs. Pohlman writes:
81 am firmly persuaded,
after eight years Of experience
with Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable COMPOUND, that it
Is the safest and best medicine
for any suffering woman to
USE
Immediately after my
marriage / found that my
health began TO fail me. / boz
came weak and pale, with
aevere bearing-down pains,
fearful backaches and fire.
quent dizzy spells. The doctors
prescribed for me, yet ] did
not improve. / would blolt
after eating, and frequently
become natlseaied. 7 had
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EXECI TORS NOTICE-IIayiDg quail.
Il fed as executor under the last will and
testap ent Of the late Mrs. FRANCES p.
SMOOT, all persons having claims against
her estate are reqHt sied TO present the same
to me for settlement. an all persons indebt-
Ell to her estate are requested TO lake pay
melt Of the same to me.
W. STROTHER JONES,
Executor Of the last viii and testament Of
Frances ?. mot, deceased. fel Wv
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
I etween the undersigned, under the
name of FAIRFAX K COMPANY, is this
day dissolved. NJ :. Fairfax has purchased
the int rest of II. G Williams & Company in
said business and has assumed all the debts
# said partnership.
II. G. WILLIAMS & COMPANY.
fb9lt WILTON 5. FAIRFAX.
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CLARENCE @. LEADBEATER, President.
EDWARD 8. LRADBEATRR, Vice President.
JOHN LRADBEATRP. Sec. and Treasurer.
ESTABLISHED 1902.
+. 8. LEAbBEATER & Sons,
INCORPORATED
Wholesale Druggists

Manufacturing Pharmacists and Dealers in
Paints. Oils. Window Glass, Dyestuils, Spices,
Druggists Fancy Goods and Speeialties. I'M
porters Of Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Per-
h,mery, Olive OIL, &c.
Agents for John LVcas 4 Co.'S, Tinted
Devoe's Lead and Zinc Paints.
Goods shipped the day order is received.
Quotations furnished by return mail. Cor
rpspondence solicited.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-05-12
A HOME DINNER FOR TWO

til they are we'll Drowned and lift out
as colored. To the butter remaining
in the kettle Ga little more or some
dripping may be added if needed,)
add two tablespoonfuls of -four and
stir until we'll Drowned. Gradually
add one pint of water of stock, stir
ing until smoothly thickened. Re-
turn the meat to the gravy with two
slices of lemon, one-half of a small
bay leaf one tablespoonful of mush-
room catsup, one-half teaspoonful of
worcestershire and salt and pepper
to thste. Cover and simmer gently
until the meal is ready; then serve
on a deep platter, garnishing with
pimolas and slices of lemon.
To the spinach add a high season
ing of salt and pepper, a few drops
of onion juice and the stifny whipped
whites of two eggs Heap this in
two individual baking dishes or
ramekin cases and bake in a quick
oven from twelve to fifteen minutes,
until we'll pulled and slightly Drowned.
In a small but deep saucepan put
sufficient clarified dripping to more
than cover the potato croquettes
then draw over the fire until it is
so hot that thin blue smoke rises
from the center as well as round the
sides. Having ready at one side a
fiat pan spread with thin unglazed
paper (smooth grocery paper is just
the thing) put two or three GRO
quotes at time into the fat. being
sure that they are completely sub
merged. A small frying basket is ex-
tremely handy; if one is used dip it
first into the fat before placing in it
the croquettes that the wires may be
creased and so not liable to break
the coating on each /croquette. AS the
centers are already cooked they are
only left in long enough to brown
them nicely. Lift and turn out care
fully on the prepared pan; let them
drain for a moment then set in the
open oven or at the side of the fire
where they will keep hot while the
remaining ones are being cooked.
For dessert sift together one cupful
of flour, a pinch of salt, teaspoonful
of baking powder. Beat one egg, add
to it two tablespoonful of milk and
stir into the dry mixture, adding
more milk, if necessary, to make
thick drop batter; lastly beat in one
tablespoonful of melted butter. Have
ready two we'll buttered cups and
one-quarter of a pint of hulled straw
berries Drop few berries in each
cup, add a spoonful of batter and so
alternate until the cups are two
thirds full Steam for half an hour
then place in the oven for five min
utes to dry off Mash the remainder
of the berries and press through a
sieve, make very sweet with powd-
cred sugar and use this as sauce
for the buildings,
Arrange the lettuce in two plates,
over it place the radishes quartered.
When at the table dress with a
French dressing. The waters should
be placed in the oven Just long
enough to slightly melt the cheese.
In making the coffee powder it as
finely as possible. Allow one table
spoonful to each cup and use drip
pot, making it clear and strong. The
soup needs only to be reheated.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-05-12

A Home Dinner for Two
Sage Soup
French Stew of Hearts
Potato Croquettes Spinach Puff
Lettuce Salad with Radishes
Sapsago Waters -.
Little Strawberry Puddings
Coffee
There are many homes where the
family proper consists of but two
while in more populous households
temporary absences from variety of
causes reduces the number number at
table to single, pair. For such
occasions this simple dinner is Sc
lected; although it is a sufficiently
we'll rounded-meal to be served for
any informal family dinner.
Surprising that the meal is to be
served at the end of the day have a
part of the work done in the forenoon.
Boil three large potatoes and when
tender drain and mash them, beating
in one tablespoonful of butter, high
seasoning of salt, pepper and onion
juice, a suspicion of nutmeg, one
tablespoonful of rich milk or thin
cream and one well beaten egg. Place
in a saucepan and stir over the fire
until the mixture forms in a ball in
the center of the saucepan then set
aside until cool enogh to handle.
Form into six small croouettes, dip
each into a slightly beaten egg and
rail- in fine crumbs. Lay an inch
apart on a platter sprinkled with
crumbs and set away until dinner is
nearly ready.
Wash one heaping tablespoonful of
sage first in cold then in warm water.
Place in saucepan with almost three
cupfuls of clear beef of veal stock
and simmer gently until the sage is
quite transparent. This will take
nearly an hour. Taste to see that it
is we'll seasoned then put aside for
relocating. Pick over and wash very
thoroughly two quarts of spinach,
discarding roots and discolored leaves.
Five or six washings will be neces'
sary to to thoroughly remove all grit
and sand Drop into large kettle
of slightly sailed boiling water and
boil rapidly for fifteen minutes then
drain and drop into very cold water.
This will preserve and brighten the
color. When cold press out every
drop of water, chop fine and set
aside.
Break a head of lettuce, wash all
the perfect, bleached leaves; drain
them, wrap in a square of wetted
coarse cloth, then in heavy paper and
lay aside in the refrigerator or some
cool place until dinner time. This
saves time later on and the lettuce
will be crisp and freshened by the
process. Lightly scrub the radishes-
tiny red ones-wrap up the lettuce.
Butter half a dozen of any one kind
of unsweetened crackers or waters,
sprinkle them with sapsago cheese
Ca hard, green variety which must be
gratedD, add a dash of paprika and
put them aside on a fiat pan. Cut
three lambs hearts in half inch slices,
wash thoroughly to remove all blood
clots, dry on cloth and put aside.
Two hours and half before dinner
put three tablespoonfuls of butter in
stewing kettle and when sizzling
add the sliced hearts. Turn often I'M
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-05-12
OIL PAINTINGS.
with a Little Care They May Easily
BE Cleaned.

with a Little Care They May Easily
BE Cleaned.
Many a good picture that has looked
dark and dirty for years from having
been exposed to the dust can easily be
cleaned and freshened in a very SIM
pie way. The picture should be taken
from its frame and busted carefully
with a soft cloth. Peel large potato
and cut it in half, go over the whole
picture with a sponge that has been
dipped in tepid water, then with the
fat side of the potato rub the surface
of the picture with a light circular
movement, being careful not to press
too heavily on the canvas. The potato
will soon begin to loosen the dirt and
the colors underneath will begin to
show brighter. When all the stains
and dirt have been removed the pic
ture should be sponCed again in warm
water, care being taken to wash off
any starch that may have been left
from the potato.
In case the picture is badly cracked
as little water as possible should be
used, as it is apt to ooze under the
paint and do some injury.
Many oil paintings are injured by the
dampness from the walls on which
they are hung. The dampness is apt
to cause the canvas to decay, and
there are few canvases made to resist
its attacks. To prevent this particular
form of decay the back of the canvas
should be painted when perfectly dry
with white lead.