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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31
Two Brothers Asphyxiated.

New York, March Sl.--Carmiue
Msuguse, 40 years of age and his brother
SabatO, 80 years OF age, were found dead
in bed at their home, 22l East 12lst
street, this morning. The gas had been
lett turned on supposedly by accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31

1t is alleged that the greater part OF
the rifles which were seized recently from
the Catalonisn Carlists were of the type
used by the American army. The Spau-
ish government will address friendly
remonstrance 10 Washington in regard
TO this discovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31

Il 4
- executed by Aunie NJ. Nero (widow).
dated February Z. 1898, aud recorded in Ii
Der A. No. 6, psge 257 of the land records Of
Fairfax county, Virginia, and default having
been made in the payment of the debt secured
thereby. the undersigned trustee in the said
deed will at ~ O'Clock M, on
SATURDAY,
the l4th day of April, 1906,
in front of the Royal street entrance b. the
Market Building, in the city Of Alexandra.
Virginia, sell at public auction for cash the
following described real estate ALI THAT
TRACT OF LAND situated in Fairfax coun
ty Virginia, being part of the tract caled
"Vinegar HILL" aud including about acres
Of the tract of land formerly Mason's aud
bounded and described AS follows: Begir-
ming at "A. a stone on the southw, stem side
of the road called the Ace0tink Turnpike.
thence s. 1go + 1855 chains to "B" on the
southwestern side Of said road, corner to the
lot sod by Hemmersley and Hi Parker.
thence with sold lot aud the lines Of the tract
called Grow Hill, now said to belong 70 Will
liam Anderson, 5. SAT- W. ll.75 chains to
&C." large white oak; thence ;. co. 81 W.
with an old ditch 22.40 chains TO -. ;" nearly
between a cedar stump and bunch OF dog
wood. corner TO Crow Hill; thence leaving
Crow Hill aud running with Dnnn's lire \.
SyS 80 w. 10 6S chains to TX. F." the intersec-
ton of two fences in aid line, corner t. Vim
egar Hill aud Hsmmersley's land; thence
leaving the line between Vineg r. Hill
and Hammersley's land N. 29s 1 T..
81. 70 chains to 81" in the northwestern
edge of the North Fork of Little Hunting
Creek. II links above small black gum and
IA links above a large black gum tree, corner
10 Vinegar Hill; thence down said North
Fork and binding with the meanders thereof
aud the land formerly owned by George
Mason. deceased. S. 7Ci0 + $50 chains s.
~ TO- +. 2 % chains 10 "E, cedar on the
southwestern bank of sand North Fork; thence
still down North Fork =. 56t' T.. l.42 chains.
s. S2i0 +. chai 3, N. 79' +. 2.S0 chains to
"F." the stump of a small saSsJfraS, corner to
said Mason's line auj the l2-acre lot sold by
Hammersey to Thornton-the said stump -
on the southern side Of said North Fork aud
about 10 feet from il; thence with the line of
said lot s. 5llo W. lilo chains TO &c, IA
stone, :. 633' + 40 chains to III, stone
pile, n. 4Si' f. 1874 chaid TO a. locust
stump on the west side Of the said North
Fork, s. 50t' E. chains to -" stone or
fence post on the eastern side Of said North
Fork and up the side of an outlet road. aud
thence with the northwestern SIDE Of sai0
road N. $50 f. SCI chains 10 the beginning.
containing So acres, rOOds and 4 poles Of
md, excepting, however, from the land above
described strip.of land 10 feet wide, located At
yOut upon said Ind where the road is sit
ua ed aud now used By Hammersley AS an
outlet road from his lands TO the Accotink
Turnpike. which is expressly reserved.
Cunveyancing at the expense Of the pur-
chaser.
marSl ids JAMES r. CATION. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31

A wELL-KNowN republican politician
OF Rockingham county has been arrested
on a charge of stealing cattle. 1t is hope
he did not acquire his bad habits by
stealing votes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31
HOUSE.

Republican floor leader Payne. of
New York, the arch enemy of all claim
measures, was successful in getting the
House into legislative tangle when it
met today to consider bills reported
from the committee on war claims.
He held that claims bill on The private
calendar should be placed on the union
calendar. He was successful in keep
ing the debate on the proposition going
for over an hour, to the exclusion OF all
claims bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31

lfyou have used Witch Hazel Salve with
out being relieved it is probable that you got
hold Of one Of the many worthless """"'e-fsi'"
that are sold on the reputation of
DeWitt's Witch Hgzef Salye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Deyoe Lead and
Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer; twice
as long as lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, March 81.
SENATE.

The Senate was not in session today,
having adjourned Thursday until Mon
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-31

ny VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- executed by Aunie NJ. Nero (widow).
dated February z. 1898, aud recorded in IL
Der A. No. 6, page 257 of the land records Of
Fairfax county, Virginia and default having
been made in the payment Of the debt secured
thereby. the undersigned trustee in the said
deed will at ~ o'clock M, on
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
The Juvenile Way.

Children are the real humOrists.
They never rack their brains to say
something funny. Here is small
boys ingenious composition" Oh
politeness:
"Neyer eat quickly, or you might
get bones in your throat. Ny fa-
ther knows of boy who got killed
over his Sunday dinner The greedy
boy was picking rabbits head in
hurry and swallowed one jaw of it,
and my father saws he was choked to
death there and then. BE very po-
lite over your meals, then, especial
ly when its rabbits. Since my IA
thei told me that | have always felt
rather queer over a rabbit dinner.
| don't talk much and don't ask for
any more
A definition that won a little girl
praise despite its strangeness was
Turf, sir, is grass and clean dirt
stuck together by God"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
a Clever Trick With q handkerchief
and q Coin.

All that is necessary TO have in
order to perform the trick are Il
handkerchief, q ten cent piece and
piece of soap. With knife cut
Oft a piece of soap about a quarter
OF an inch in diameter and stick
this piece of soap on the hem of the
handkerchief in one corner. Place
the dime IN the center of the hand
kerchief, which must lie fiat on the
table. Take the corner which has
the soap on it and fold it over, plac-
ing it gently on the dime; now fold
the other corners over, placing each
corner on the dime. The corner
that has the soap on it is the one to
YOUR right When the corners are
folded the handkerchief will be in
the form of a diamond. with one of
the points toward the performer.
Place the thumb and forefnger of
each hand at the point of the dia-
mond nearest to you. Pick II up,
letting the four corners fall apart,
at the same time sliding the right
hand TO the corner where the dime
is. Shake the handkerchief and
show that the dime has disappeared.
American Bov.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
homemade Cement For Hending
Broken Glassware.

Ths best kind Of glue for clear
glass l. made from solution Of
two ounces of i>inglasS and. half a
pint OF gin poured into an open
nOuthed bottle and set i'm the sun
until IL dissolves. 1t should be
shaken well every day and before
being used should be strained
through a clean lawn cloth. When
ready for the gluing the broken
glass pieces should be well washed
in hot suds, especially on the edges.
dried, and then with a small cam-
els hair brush the cement should be
put on the edges Of both pieces.
and when they are nicely fitted to-
gcther rubber bands or clean strips
of cloth should be bandaged tightly
around them to hold the edges well
together until the glue dries. If
the cement has been properly made
the break should really not be yi,i-
BILE when dry, for the reason many
cracks look jagged when mcnded is
because the edges have not been
well joined and, bubbles of air get
ting in, reflect the light, making the
ragged, broken lines glarlngly ap-
parent.-Bo>ton Traveller.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

Take polished metal surface of
two feet or more and with straight
edge. A large handsaw will answer
the purpose. Take windy day on
which to make the experiment, pay
ing no attention to atmospheric
conditions, for such an experiment
can be as successfully made on a
clear day as it can on a cloudy one,
end the results viii be equally good
in summer and winter. The only
thing YOU need to look out for is
that you do not attempt to ''see the
wind" on rainy or murky day, as
conditions are then very unfavora-
BILE. When everything is in read.:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
A POLICE CHIEFS STORY.
The Way the Notorious Jack Graeme
Was Arrested.

A man and woman, said the
police chief, occupied Il compart-
ment of Pullman. In a desoIate
place, the train speeding like light
ming along, the man said to the wo-
man:
Madam, | will ask you to look
out of the window a few minutes.
| am going to make some changes
in my apparel.
Certainly, SIR said the woman
politely.
1.-TWO or three minutes, filed
with odd, rustling noises, passed.
Then the man said:
"'Now, madam, | am finished
"She looked at him, and, behold.
he had transformed himself into a
dashing girl, heavily veiled, fash
ionablv dressed and with rich and
beautiful blond hair.
"Some moments later in her turn
the lady said;
"'Now. sir, or madam, whichever
YOU are, I'll ask you also to look out
Of the window. | have some changes
to make in my own dress.
The other complied, and when
he was permitted to withdraw his
gaze from the passing landscape,
what was his surprise to find the
lady changed into man. He gave
a loud laugh.
at seems he said, that we are
both fugitives; hence We should be
pals. ! am a bank robber. VII;
are vou:'
a. said the other, 'am Detective
Hawke of San Francisco, and for
three days in female attire have
been shadowing YOU. Wrists to-
gether, please, so that | may now
slip the nippers on.
"Thus." concluded the police
chief. did Detective Hawke arrest
the notorious Jack Graeme in 1879,
1t was the neatest arrest, from the
melodramatic standpoint. of the
year."-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

yer plodding cumbrously through an
opening address to the jury turned
the tables the other day.
"Why don't YOU tell us what this
suit is about" said Judge Dickey
sharply. "You're beginning at the
end and going backward like a crab.
| don't like crabs"
Il don't like crabs either" retort-
ed the lawyer, not bit disconnected
at the tittering that ensued. AS a
matter of fact. | don't like any crus-
tacean, and since your honor has
opened the subject permit me to say
that especially | don't like Holsters,
and more especially | dislike them a
la Newburg."
The trial proceeded to a conclu-
sion without further reference to
matters outside of the law and the
evidence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
He Answered.

There is a good story told by
Senator Pettus of Alabama on him
self about what happened to him
when he was a little chap attending
church service, says the American
Spectator.
81 was only ten years old" said
the veteran of the senate chamber,
"and had been sent TO attend Sun
day service alone. | always accom-
panied my mother, but on this par
ticular Sunday she was slightly in
disposed and thereby forced to re-
main at home.
81 was occupying a seat very near
the pulpit, and the theme Of the di-
vine was Am | my brothers keep
er?'
after preaching about fifteen
minutes he reached the climax of
his remarks with the words of his
subject, and his gaze seemed to rest
directly on me. | commenced to
1idget little, but he didn't turn his
eyes from mine for a second, and
after short pause he burst forth
again, Am | my brothers keeper
Il could stand it no longer, and
| answered in meek voice, No,
sir"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Ben Harrison's Advantage.

John Adams, viewing in Faneuil
hall in his later years Trumbulls
painting of the Declaration of In
dependence" recalled that when
engaged in signing it side conver-
sation took place between Benjamin
Harrison, who was remarkably cor
pulent, and Elbridge Gerry, who was
remarkably thin. "Ah, Gerry" said
Harrison, Il shall have an advan-
tage over you in this act" How
so?" inquired Gerry. "Why," re-
piled Harrison, "when we come to
be hung for treason | am so heavy
| shall plump down upon the rope
and be dead in an instant, but you
are so light that you will be dan
Cling and kicking about for an hour
in the air." -....
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

"Now" is the syllable ticking
from the clock of time. "Now" is
the watchw ord of the wise. "Now'
is on the bHner of the prudent.
Whenever ANYTHING presents itself
to US in the shape of work, whether
mental or bodily, we should do it
with all our might, remembering
that now" is the only time for US.
1t is sorry way TO get through the
world by putting off till tomorrow,
saving, "Then | will do it" "Now'
is ours. '"Then" We may never
have.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw
enjoys telling at his own expense a
story of campaign wherein he fish
ed for a compliment and failed to
get it.
Mr.. Shaw was in an Indiana town,
where he had made what seemed to
him one of the best speeches. Aside
from the chairman of the meeting,
who didn't become very enthusiast
ic, the secretary made quite an i'm
preston.
Observing the doubtful expression
on the countenance of the chairman,
Mr.. Shaw as he left the hall in com
panv with that individual facetious-
ly observed:
"Well, i trust haven't done you
anv harm out here"
81 hope not" dolefully answered
the chairman. - American Specta-
! tor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

A large district in the middle Of
Porto Rico with a population Of
100000 is afflicted with the lazy
worm," and official efforts are being
made to improve the inhabitants
condition. A hospital has been es-
tablished at Albonko, with an en-
dowmcnt of $4,000, and will do
what it can to check the rayages of
this minute reptile, of the existence
of which the old time native
Porto Rican never had the slightest
notion. Last year an American
medical officer, Captain Ashford,
treated $500 cases, and nearly all of
them were cured. As result the
population are aroused to much en-
thusiasm, and the afflicted are ap-
plying in great numbers for treat
ment. Heretofore the malady has
been deemed incurable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

ness, hold the metallic surface at
right angles to the direction of the
wind. e, if the wind is in the
north hold the metal east and west,
but instead of holding it vertical
incline it about II degrees to the
horizon. When this has been done
sight carefully along the edge of
sharply defined object for some mo-
ments and you will see the wind
pouring over in graceful curves al
most like water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

To keep linoleum nicely have a
pint bottle, in II put quarter Of a
pint of turpentine and three-quar-
tiers of a pint of linseed oil; mix
both together thoroughly and al
ways shake the bottle before using.
Apply a very little of this to the
linoleum and rub it in thoroughly.
Then polish with dry, clean busters.
Constantly wash out the cloth used
for applying the oil or there will be
no polish. Never wash linoIeum.
If it gets dirty. rub it over with a
damp flannel only.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
About Steel Needles.

1t is said that steel needles were
invented by the Spanish Moors. Be
fore their introduction thorns and
fish bones, the latter with hole
pierced for an eve, were in use.
The first needles used in London
were made bv a Moor in the reign
Of Henry VIII, and in Queen
Mary's day steel needles were sold
in Cheapside, SAYS Home Chat. Aft
er this time the manufacture in
creased rapidly, many Germans 60
ing to England and establishing
needle works in various places.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Flowers In Rooms.

Growing plants and cut flowers
in profusion should never be per-
mitted in bedrooms, for these ex-
haust the air which is required by
the sleeper. Many a headache or
attack of nausea in the morning
may be accounted for by plants and
flowers being allowed to remain IN
the room all night,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Polish For SteeI.

One tablespoonful Of turpentine,
one tablespoonful of sweet OIL; mix
the turpentine and sweet oil togeth-
er, stirring in sufficient emery pow
der to make the mixture Of the
thickness of cream. Put it on the
article with a piece OF soft flannel,
rub off quickly with another piece,
then polish with little emery pow
der and clean leather.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
piekIed Nasturtium Seed.

After the flower has dried from
the nasturtium plant lay the seed
in salt and water for two days; then
drain and lay in fresh cold water.
Drain and pack in jars. Bring vim
egar to the boiling point and sea
son it with mace and peppercorns
and little white sugar. Fill Jars
to overhowing and seal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
FireHy Lanterns.

The frehies of South America
are very beautiful and brilliant. So
bright, indeed, are they that two or
three will illuminate hut as we'll
as candles, and the natives often
read by the light they give.
When the Indian hunter prepares
for journey through the forest at
night his lantern is one Of these
beetles fastened to his toe. Not
only does it light his way, but also
frightens away snakes and other
dangerous reptiles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

To make IA mixture for the hand,
take equal parts Of rosewater and
glvcerin, mix while warm and keep
firmly corked. The bottle should
be shaken before using If the
hands are rough it is best to put
two-thirds of glycerin to one Of
rosewater. Rub well over the hands
after washing and before retiring
for the night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
OverIooks No Opportunity.

cone thing l ike about Miss
Witcherlcigh is that she has the
sense Of humor. \ man never has
to tell a Joke twice to get her to
laugh at it..
NO; She can exhibit one of the
pretuest dimples in the world when
she smiles. Chicago Record-Her
aid.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
To Keen Salt Dry.

Experienced cooks and housewives
advise putting cornstarch to the salt
TO prevent it sticking, putting in
about one-third TO two-thirds OF
salt. Copstarch in such large
quantities of course weakens tho
strength of the salt, but the stick,
ing and clogging are done away
with, and a little extra supply give:
the right taste.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
PILL BOX.

audience, being careful to show
them only the face that is not COW
cred. Now drop it into the box
with the covered face up. Put the
lid on the box and talk mysterious
ly; then open the box and show the
audience that the coin has disap-
peared. Put the lid on the box
again, make few passes, open the
box and let the coin fall out into
your hand with its uncovered face
up. When you show it to the audi
ence they will be mystified.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Result of Wealth.

"How lean and lanky that Miss
Wadleigh is, isn't she?'
"You shouldn't say that"
"Why not?"
"She has money. You should say
she is divinely tall" > Milwaukee
Sentinel.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Ginoer Beer,

Pour a gallon of boiling water on
one pound of loaf sugar, half an
ounce of ginger and one ounce Of
cream of tartar. When nearly cold
add tablespoonful of yeast. Strain,
bottle, and in six hours it will be
ready for use. If root ginger Is
used, boil it in the water for twen-
ty minutes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Parental Consideration.

"Bliggins says he values his opin-
ions because they are the children
of his brain
"Well, IL that case he should real
ize the improperly of trying to get
everybody he meets to adopt them"
Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
healthful Mouth Wash.

Tinc.ure of myrrh should be used
frequently as a mouth wash. 1t
helps greatly to harden the gums
sad sweeten the breath, besides
keeping the teeth healthy. The
mouth wash should always be used
at night and again in the morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
That Much Beyond.

81 figure that his income is about
$4,000 a year."
"Whv, he told me he never spent
less than $4,000 year"
81 know; that's what he told me
too" Free Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24

The imperial house of Japan
owns three symbols which are car
ried before the emperor on all state
occasions. These symbols are the
mirror, the crystal and the sword,
and each has it own significance
The mirror signifies "know myself
"be pure and shine" is the message
of the crystal, while the sword is a
reminder to "be sharp"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
In Self Defense

Major Hamm, editor aud manager of
the Constitutionalist, Emiuence, KY.
when he was fiercey attacked, four years
ago. hy Piles, bought a box Of Bucklrn' 5
Arnica Salve, of which he says; at
cured me in ten days aud no trouble
since" Quickest healer of Burns, Sores,
Cuts and Wounds. 25c at John ".
Thurstons drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
He Made Good.

"Give me plenty of rope" said
the poor but honest youth, "and III
get there"
And he did.
Ten years later he had acquired q
fortune from the manufacture of
campaign cigars.-American Spec
tator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
Comfort In That.

Jimmy - Amt yer vaccination
healed up yet2
Tommv-Naw.
Jimmv--Gec, Don't it make yer
feel bad
Tommy-Naw, The doctor told
nom | mustn't take bath till its
all healed up.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-08-24
CONDENSED STORIES.
Lawyer Beat the Judge In a con.es.
Of Wits

Supreme Court Justice Dickey Of
Newburg enlivens the proceedings
If his court terms with more iocular
remarks to witnesses and LAWYERS
than most other judges in this vi
entity, says the New York Sun.
Usually the laugh is on the wit
ness or the lawyer, but a young law