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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Meetings.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Geo. w. Knox Express
Company held today, directors were
elected as follows J. J. Darlington,
G. V. Knox, j. 0. Knox, J. Cuttings
and w. :. Knox. Officers were elected
as follows: W. 5. Knox, president; Il.
V. Knox, vice president; }. o. Knox,
treasurer; j. Cuttings, secretary, and ).
J. Darlington, attorney.
The annual meeting of the National
Rifles Hall Association was held in this
city today for the purpose of electlng a
board of directors. -,
The annual meeting OF the stockhold.
ers of the Savings Mutual Building and
Loan Association TO have been held last
night was postponed until MOndey night
next on account of the lnclemency OF the
weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Personal.

Mr.. Harry White will leave tomor'o"
for New Orleans, where be will be en-
gagged ia business for the present.
Mrs. jefferson AiIcheson delighiinl'y
entertained the MATINEE Euchre Clno al
her residence, No. I'll OronOco street,
last night, in honor Of her guest, Miss
Saunders, of Baltimore.
Judge j. X. NJ. Norton is on short
hunting trip in North Carolina.
Mrs. Fountain Beatlie, wife Of Captain
Fountain Bealtie Of the u. 5. revenue
service, who was stricken with paralysis
at her home in Fairfax county, near
Linconia postoffice, several we. ks ago, Is
thought to be slightly improving.
Miss Harriette Southworth aud Miss Berthe
Miller. Of Rappahannock, who have been
visiting relatives and friends ia this city
aud Washington. have returned TO their
schools ia Page county.
Mr.. Charles K. smith, oiler on the Jerry
steamer Woodbury.. was married TO Miss Mag
gle A. Bland last night at Grace Church rec
tory by Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
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Mr.. Daniel Ruben, of he firm of d..
Ruben & Sons, furniture dealers, tell
down anelevator shaft at the store,
northwest corner Of King and st. Asaph
streets, about O'Clock yesterday even
ing and sustained injuries from which
he died at Il AS O'Clock last night
Mr.. Ruben wss on the first floor oil his
u of business standing with his back
TO the freight elevator opening, and was
engaged in talking to some employees VINO
were on the third floor, when he fell
through the opening to the basement.
Mr.. Ruben's head struck the concrete
floor. His brother, Mr.. Leopold Ruben,
and others in the store b. stoned to his
assistance and removed him 70 the hrst
floor DIR. Klipstein and DIR. Jones
were summoned and both physicians were
soon doing all they possibly could Tor
the injured man. 1t was, however, APP
parent that surgical skill was impotent
ia bis case, as the skull was fractured, the
unfortunate man WIS unconscious and he
was paraIyzed. Blood flowed freely from
one of his ears, and il was seen that
his death was merely = matter OF a short
time.
Mr.. Ruben was later taken to his
home, where he was attended by Drs.
Klipstein aud Smith, of this city, and a
specialist from Washington. AS stated
above. bis death followed at ll:45
O'Clock last night.
Mr.. Ruben was subject to vertigo,
and some think his fall was due TO IT,.
Others, however, are convinced that his
death was due to an accident, he hav'
lug backed toe near the elevator open
ing while talking to the men on the
third floor
The deceased was a well-known and
popular citizen, and bis death and the
circumstances in connection with 1t have
brought forth earnest expressions of re-
rret from all who knew him. lie was
a son of the late NJ. Ruben and came to
Alexandra with his parents when be
was small child. He grew up With
Alexandria boys, attended school with
them and upon reaching manhood
mingled with the people of his adopted
city in fraternal and social life and in
terested himself in everything destined
Tor the city's good He was Past
Regent of Alexandria Council, Royal
Arcanum. a member of Alexand ia
Washington Lodge of Masons, of
Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons and of Alexandria Lodge OF
Elks. The deceased vas about Az years
old.
The members of bis family have The
sincere sympathy of their many friends
and acquaintance in their sad bereayt-
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Installation of Officers.

AT the regular meeting of Mary Wash,
ington Council, No. 4, ID. of A., held
Tuesday night, the following officers
were installed by Deputy Matt, nal
Councillor, James Foster: Levi Allen
J. P. c.; Mary F. Byrne, A ). r.
C.. E. G. Reeves, Councillor; Martha
Byrne. A. c.; Mrs. Annie Hepburn,
V G.: Emma DeSilva, A. V. c.; Bertha
Treakle, Warden; H. i. Raulett, Con-
dnctor; A. B. Bondurant, Inside Sentinel
Erwin Haywood, Outside Sentinel. After
the meeting closed the council etlred tC
Rammeps Hotel aud patticipa ted in an
ovster feast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
HALLWAY imprOvempnts.

The tugboat d. NJ. Key left day or
two ago with a large steam hosting ma
chine in tow for Little Hunting creek, n
short distance above Mount Vernon. The
machine is owned by Mcmillan x Nc
Dermott, and is to be used in the con-
struction of a new trestle across the creek
which is being built for the electric rail-
way. The entire grade OF the road is be-
ing changed for about two miles. The
barge Farmers Friend, Capt. WIN. SIS
son. has landed several thousand railway
ties at Little Hunting creek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Always Increasing the Strength.

A reasonable amount of food thoroughly
digested aud properly assimulated will always
increase the strength. If your stomach Is a
"little of" Kodol dyspepsia Cue will digest
What you eat and enable the digestive organs
TO sssimilate and tr nsform all foods into u.s.
sue.bulding blool. Kodol relieves -Four
Stomach. Belrhng. Heartburn and All forms
of Indigestion. Palatable and Strengthening.
Sold by W F. Creighton q Co, 40l King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04

District Deputy Supreme Knight f. :,
A Gorman. OF Alexandria, will install
the newly elected officers of Richmond
Council, Knights of Columbus a. NEE
ing to be held in Lee Camp Hall tonigh!
This ceremony is most interesting, aud
DR. German has already attained quite
a reputation for the ~bility with which
he has flied high Offices in the ordei
A large attendance of the members Il
earnestly desired. At this time Ken
mond Council i. in a hourishiDg conol'
tioa, and the membership now on'.
lacks three OF the 500 mark Richmond
Journal 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Donation Party.

AS was stated yesterday, the donation
party OF the Cooperative Charities As
ISOLATION will be held tomorrow from III
a. m. until p. m. in Lee Camp Hall.
1t is hoped the sllair will meet win
generous response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Methodist PROTESTANT Church

A motion picture entertainment will
be given in the lecture room OF the
Methodist Protestant Church Tuesday,
January 10th, at 8 p. m. This set OF
pictures will be produced Tor the hrst
time in this city In addition to this
there will be illustrated songs, and
colored views OH the Life OF Christ.
The entertainment promises an evening
of pleasure aud enjoyment TO all who at
tend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Forced to Starye.

BF. Ieek, of Concord, Ky, says: For "
wears | suffered agOnies, with sore on my
upper lip, So painful, sometimes, that coula
not eat. Ailer vainly trying everything else,
/ eured il with Bucklen's Arnica Salye." It's
great for burns. cuts and wounds. At +. ;,
Ieadbeater Il Sons drug store; only 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
Local Matters.
Weather Probabilities.
Fatal Accident to Mr.. ID. Ruben

For this section fair and colder tonight and
Friday; fresh westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04

The First National Bank has gotten
out very handsome and we'll arranged
calendar, desirable not only Tor the
counting room, but for the home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04

EMBERs OF ALEXANDRIA LODGE
WI NO, 75S, b. p. o. f.. are notified to at
tend special meeting to be held at the hall
TONIGHT at s o'clock to take suitable action
in reference to the death Of Brother Daniel
Ruben. By order of the +. r
II GEORGE T. CATION, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0tlPOC
10th, 18th, f. 4 G Sts.N.W.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
Until Further Notice Store WEI Close
at $3.50 p. m.
Our January
White Sale

Our annual Sale Of White Goods. now
in progress, affords an opportunity of Sc
curing high-grade materials at very al
tractive prices.
fhe bedroom furnishings comprise
superb Hand-embroidere Irish Linen
Spreads, with Pillow and Bolster Covers
TO match, rich Lace Sets, Marseilles-
Spreads of various qualities down 10 the.
most inexpensive; Heavy Atwood BIan-
kets, Lightweight Blankets, Comfor-
tables aud everything for the beds of all
sizes and the baby's crib; Bureau ScaTfs
of Mexican work, hand embroidered and
trimmed with lace.
A vast aud beautiful collection #
Table Linens is displayed for the white
sale.
John S. Brown & S rs Fine Linens
At Is per cent. below regular p ices.
Heretofore We have only displayed
their clothI and napkins, now we inrlude
Embroidered Linen Bedspreads, En-
br' iderel Linen Bed Sheets, Embroid-
cred Linen Tea Cloths and Embroidered
Linen Cushion Covers.
White Good, Dep rIm:n SPECIAL.
96-inch English Nainsook; extra
value.
Special price, l2!c yard.
Linen Department Special.
36-inch Hemstitched Damask Tea
Cloths, good quality.
81. Regular Value, s. 80.
Second hoor-Eleyenlh st.
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Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, 18th, F and g Ss., N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
WANTED.
Wanted at Once.

GOOD, TEMPERATE MEN, who can
catch and Load brick, to drive brick wagons;
irst-class teams; steady work to men who VIII
$i.2i for days work. NEW WASHING
Ton BRICK COMPANY, Alexandria e'un.
~, Va. decZS SIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04

I OST.-Saturday afternoon on King or
l. Washington streets SEAL SKIN SCARF.
Reward II returned to l3l north Washington
street jana 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04

AaEMBERS OF ALEXANDRIA WASH
w TNGTON LODGE, NO. p, A., +. d A.
NJ. are notified to assemble at Masonic Temple
TOMORROW lFrid y AFTERNOON at
o'clock, to attend the funeral OF our late
Rro Daniel Ruben Members of Andrew
Jackson Lodge aud all Master Masons ~ gooo
Standing are invited. Bv order Of the Senior
warden JAS. s. DOUGLAS. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-04

OST.-Between shop and Episcopal High
l.. School a BAG OF TOOLS. Return TO
JAS. B HUGHES & SON, lO6 south Wash
inoton street and receive reward. IT.
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POTATOES.
Rvs. Il. Lunt. Aucti0neer.

900 bushels Virginia raised Potatoes for
sale bv THOMAS PERRY 4 60. JAM 81
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Yield of a Yukon Farm.

From the Seattle Post-Inteligencer.
 W. NJ Swinehart has compiled for pub licatlon the results of his experience in farming at Fort Selkirk, and these show that, taking one season with another, the crops raised and the prices received for the product are sufficient to cause the av- craze farmer in the States to look to the north with envy.
 Oat hay. the chief crop produced, yields about three tons to the'acre and sells very readily in the spring at from s1O0 to s125 a ton Demand has never been lacking for all the hay the farm produces, since the Dawson White horse stage line, on which from 250 to 400 horses are used ev- cry winter for several months. passes within a few miles of the farm. Potatoes yield from three to five tons to the acre, and bring as much as 20 cents a pound. The average price for a series of years has been a fraction over 20 cents pound.
 Rutabages yield six tons to the acre and sell for six cents pound, or $720 an acre. Carrots yield three tons to the acre and sell for 10 cents a pound. a return of $9OO an acre. Cabbages vary in production ac- cording to season, ranging from three to eight tons to the acre, and the price ranges from 15 to 20 cents pound. It is an exceptional season when the Swinehart farm does not net it's owners an income of S10 000
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UNDEFEATED FOR SIX YEARS.
Marvellous Record Made By Famous
 English Race Horse.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 horses in the worlds history lived and won their laures about the same time These were Eclipse. Herod and Conductor, all of whom performed prodlgies on the English turf more than a century and a half ago Of these Eclipse was far the greatest Professional turfmen the world over know his history, but 1t is doubt full if the laymen of the race tracks know much of him.
 on All Fools Day" away back in 1764. He was bred by the Duke of Cumber- land, and a the death of that patron of the turf. the prize ring, and everything else sporty, was sold to a gentleman named Wifer. Eclipse was a bright chest nut nag. having large blaze down his face mad white on his hind legs from his hooks downward. He had an unbroken list of victories for six years When he was foaled the sun was in an eclipse, and from that fact and because the Duke of Cumberand's trainers and grooms had an idea that he would shut out any other horse as racer he got his noble name. He had a wonderful stud career. and got a great many thoroughbred foals, many of whom met with much success on the Oaks. Derby. Leger and other races.
 Eclipse. in his younger days. beat two Of the greatest favortes in England, and after that no horse dared to run against
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him. In his youth he was a regular bad
 Indian of a horse. His temper was atro-
 cious. He kicked and bit and shied and
 struck out with his forelegs like boxer,
 but some pretty rought treatment by
 poaching rascal who was engaged to tame him down and who rode him about all day mad the great part of the night when he was on his poaehing expeditions,
 made the horses lion heart quieted. But
 II didn't break his spirit. and 1t Is re-
 lated that his favorite jockeys. Fitzpat rick and Oakley, never attempted to hold
 him, but sat patient and wondering in
 their saddles flying through the air till the horse stopped.
 This paragon of horses died in the
 twenty-sixtieth year of his age of eoloc and Inflammation of the bowels. and at his interment royal honors were given
 There Is no well regulated road house
 without Eclipse's framed picture hanging
 somewhere on the interior wall. After his death there were many gold loekets worn in England In which were inclosed precious relics of Eclpses red chestnut
 mane George w. always fond of racing,
 as have been all the selons of royalty from the days of Henry VIII, when the
 sport was introduced Into England, to the present day, had one of Ecipses hoofs
 mounted as cup. and for a long time
 1t was a challenge prize at Ascot.
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schools, and have her teach, not only those children who are totally blind, but also those who cannot see well enough to read. There are a number of children in this last condition, about four out of every thousand, I should say. I know of a case where two boys were turned away from school because they were unable to read. and went without education, except what they picked up from what they heard, until they had almost reached manhood. At this time they heard of the state In stitution at Janesville for the first time, and immediately went there to receive the rudiments of learning
 Mr. Zepp is himself blind, and follows the occupation of a renting agent. In common with all blind persons, his sense of hearing is abnormally developed, which supplies to a certain extent the absence of sight. The association which he has organized is not society of the blind, but for the blind. and he himself is the only blind person in it's membership. The other members are engaged in various walks of life, among them being Senator Jacob Rummel and Alderman Otto Seidei. The society is to be strictly non-partisan, and will make it's plea to the legislature on the strength of the need of such a measure from the motives of humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-16
ASKS PENSION FOR BLIND.
Wisconsin Society Advocates Perma
 nent Aid for the Sightless.

Assisting the blind by monthly state pensions is to be advocated by the recent ly organized Wisconsin Aid Society for the Blind, which will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Adam Zepp, 9Sl Twelfth street, to consider the adoption of tho constitution which will be present. ed by the committee, consisting of MT. Zepr and Drs. J. F. Morrison and Evelyn Hoehne, appointed at a recent meeting of the society. The idea originated with MT. zepp, says the Milwaukee Sentinel ! 'No one can doubt that those who are ! most deserving of help are those who are physically unable to support themselves, . said MT. Zepp. And of all who come un- l der this head there are none who are more helpless than the blind. Statistics show that only per cent. of the blind of the United States are sef-supporting. And, after considering all of the methoas that are used to assist them, I have come to the conclusion that the system of penson- ing is the best way of doing this.
 We intend to petition the legislature to {, grant monthly pension to all of the aedult blind of the state We shall not ask for an amount sufficient alone to sup Iport the recipient, but just enoue added ito his own earnings to enable him to live 5comfortably I am of the opinion that the 3um of $50 a year will be sufficient for ithis purpose. The blind are sadly in need lpf some assistance of this kind, they Are able to earn but little by themselves. tThere are few occupations open to them, &hat of making baskets, the work that in- mates of the Wisconsin School for the Blind are doing being about the most fea- slble.
 There is another measure that we in- tend to advocate, and that is the estab- 1ishment of kindergarten for the blind children of Milwaukee. At present blind children whose parents wish them to be educated have to go to the state schools at Janesvlle and it is a hard struggle for mother to part from her young child, even though she knows that it will receive the best of care. My idea is to have a k teacher for the blind at each of the public
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fore kept cool in the tropics--though the weight may perhaps be rather trying-and when athrst all he has to do is to re- move his helmet and fill his cup from the tap at the back.
 One of the most important qualifications of a good soldier is to be able to march well, but it is doubtful whether the wear ing of a pair of spring soled boots such a s recent inventor has suggested, would add many miles to the days march. These seven league boots" have an outer sole, which is pvoted to the one made on the boot just below the ball of the foot. A strong spiral spring is fitted between the two at the heel. To see a whole regiment charging a position wearing these boots and bounding over the ground like kan goroos or wallabys, would indeed be a remarkable sight.
 Another remarkable invention is a can non that takes completely to pieces. It consists of a series of strong steel rings which fit oyer the inner tube. which is. of course. rified internally. Externally it tapers. slightly, that it is bigger and thicker at the breech end. The rings slide down on this tube in their proper order. the central ones having projections to form the trunnions of the piece. and are screwed tight up by means of four rods and nuts fitting into a massive framework at either end of the gun. The rear one of these carries the breeeh closing mech anism.
 Invisibilty has been pretty well secured by the invention of smokeless powder and now inventors are trying to do away with the noise of the explosion into the bargain. This was effected in ancient days, according to an Arab writer, by the powder which explodes without sound" made at El Meidaun, the ashes of human bones taking the place of charcoal. The making of this propellent is now, at any rate. a lost art but the same object is to a certain extent attained in other ways
 Colonel Humbert of the French army has invented a species of tube which, af- fixed to the muzzle of a field piece, pre- vents either flash or sound, while a rife invented in America has a big cartridge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-16
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY FIX CURSIONS VIA. SOUTH
 ERIN RAILWAY.

Southern Railway will sell Christmas Holiday Excursion tickets from all points on it's line at one and one-third fare, plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 20, 21, 22, g, 24, 25, 30 and 31, and Jan. 1st, limited for re- turn Jan. 7th, 1907. For rates, schedule and complete informa- tion apply to M. H. Bone, D. P. A., M. Coxwell, 0. P. A. Morris Hotel Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-16
Lawyer Routed.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 Joseph II. Choate the eminent New York lawyer. In the course of his career has seen defeat fall to many members of his profession while examining witnesses. The most utter rout he ever witnessed was in the ease of a young lawyer de- lending a man against a charge of burg 1ary. The chief witness, q married wo- man, said the accused came into her room about o'clock in the morning. She saw the intruder, but acknowledge that she could not see her husband. Tho young lawyer shot a side glance at the jury and then thundered: Now, madam, please explain to Us all how 1t was that you could see the prisoner and yet could not see yonr hushand?f My husband, said the woman twas at the club
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We Are Ready For Your

Xmas orders for anything in our i'm mense stock, which is about as com- plete as any Drug establishment in this section of the country. You will find in our store, in addition to all patent and proprietary medicines, toil- ct articles of all descriptions, etc., @ complete and well selected stock of Import and Domestic Wines, Ales, Whistles, Cordials, Brandies, etc., for the sick room, dining table, side board and all are sold at "Colliers Cut Rate" which means 8 healthy saving. A word about our Candy Stock. We all at some time or other have Sweet tooth" but it bobs up more serenelY at this season of the year than any other, and a nice box of "HUYLER'S" will bring a pleasant smile to the face of any one so don't forget your wife, father, mother, brother, sister, and the other fellows sister we all like it. and especially if the package bears the name of "HUYLER'S," which is the recognized king of the candy world. About , tons of this famous candy is being placed in our storage'rooms for the Xmas trade. You had better stop in nltomorrow and let us take your or der and deliver any moment that you wish. Mail orders given prompt at tention.
 COLLIER DRUG GO.
 lO9-IlI NORTH TWENTIETH STREET
 NEXT MARK BUILDING
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containing water, which intcrposes be-
 tween the bullet and the powder charge
 in it's base. This is supposed to regulate the escape of the powder gas and so mini mize the report without diminishing the force and velocity with which the pro jectile leaves the barrel. The great ad- dtion which this system would make to the weight oS the ammunition is quite enough to put the weapon out of court for military purposes.