davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
Alexandrians Going TO Florida

will find the Southern's Palm Limited the
best and most convenient train. This mag
nifcent train, comp sed Of the newest Pull
man Club. Compartment. Sleeping, library
and Observation Cars, with Southern Rail
way high-standard dining-car service, IS bril-
liantly electric lighted throughout and stops
regularly at Alexandra in each direction.
Leaves Alexandria 7:ll p. m. daily. except
Sunday. For full information apply to
WIN. G. LEHkw, Ticket Agent,
jan29 tmar3l Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
AUCTION SALES.
BY X. r. Knox. Auclioneer.

BY X. r. Knox. Auciioneer.
yIRTUE OF 4 DECREE OF THE
d rorpyrstion Court Of Alexrdria ciiy,
VIRGINIA rendered on February ~. 1916, III
the ehancery cause at William H.. hoeRe'
who sues. etc vs.. ". J. Wines adminiSira-
tor. ct ais. the undersigned Special Comnis.
siorers Of Sale will sell at public auction AZ
~ o'clock M, 1000
In front # the ROYAL str ct entrance 10 the
Market Building, Alexandria. virginia. the
following real estate. If which Miletus ):
Wine died seized: ALL THAI. LOT or
GROUND WITH THE lMPRONEMtNI II
THEREON, in the city Of Alexaudri1, stale
of Virginia. and bounded sud describe as
follows: Beginning Gt point on me west
side of Alfred street 80 feet south OF Glsbon
street. and running thence '0nih on Alfred
street 20 feet: thence west pualiei with G'D'
bon street 70 feet, more or l.ss; thence norm
par illel with Alfred street Is feet inches ~
A and p Dryers line; thence east parallel
with Gibbon street II fefi; thence north parSl-
lei with Alfred street foot 9 inches, and
thence east parallel with Gibbon street 6O
feet to the beginning. together with all ap'
purtenances to the same belonging.
Terms Of Saie-h Of the purchase money IN
cash and the residue in two equal instruments
II six and twelve months from the date oil
sale. The deferred instalmentS 10 bear inter
st at the legal rate and to be secured by the
notes or the bonds Of the purchasers thereof
and the retention OF the tie uutll the pay
nent of the purchase money IN 'ull
JAMES K. CATION. JR.,
SAMUEL p. FISHER,
Commissioners Of sale.
This is to certify that James ?. Cation. jr.,
one Of the Commissioners Of Sale, has exeeut-
ed the bond required is this suit,
CHARLES BENDHElM. Clerk.
BY NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, ID. L.
MARI 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
MarEaret of Austria.

Bearded women have been very nu-
merous. The most noted Of the num-
Der was the famous Margaret Of Aus
tria, appointed by Charles V. to be
governor Of the Netherlands. She had
q long, stiff black beard and, conceiv-
ing the idea that il added to the males
ty Of her appearance, was very careful
Of 1t and so combed and trained 1t as
to make 1t seem much greater than 1t
wQa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
NeW-York Daily Tribune.

you are looking for daily history Of the
world, carefully collated aud sifted and
presented in the most attractive form that tho
facts and the laws of good taste will permit,
you cannot make any mistake in reading The
Tribune every day. 1t contains special arti-
cles on nearly every subject which is supposed
to interest intelligent aud clean-minded peo-
pie With The Sunday Tribune goes hand
some Illustrated Supplement and Magazine,
with colored covers, equal to anything sold
for ten cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
FOREVER SIXTY YEARS

AK OLD AND WELL-TRIRD REM EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty wears by millions Of
mothers for their children while teerning
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums. Ailays ell pain. cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Disrrh@a. il
pleasant TO the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. twenty-five cents q
bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
snd ask for Mrs. WinslOv's Soothing Syrup
and take no othsf kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
rs Rsmsvs FreekIes and Fimpies
In Ten Days.

Nadinola Is q new discovery, sold under
q positive guarantee, aud money VIII Do
refunded in every case where it fails TO remove
freckles, pimplss, liver-spots, sun-tan, coiiAi
discolorations. black-heads and all dishgurine
eruptions of the skin, no matter OF how long
standing. Cures ordinary cases in ten days,
and the worst in twenty days fe"
applications will remove tan or sallowness.
After these defects are removed the skin
will be clear, soft, healthy and beautiin!.
no possible harm can result from It's use
Price SOC. and 500. at leading drug stores or oy
mail. National Toilet Company, Paris, Tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

The soothing spray Of Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm, used in an automizer, is an I'M
speak able relief to sufferers from Catarrh.
Some of them describe it as Godsend, and
no wonder. The thick, foul discharge is dis
lodged and the patient breathes freely, per,
haps for the first time in weeks. Liquid
Cream Balm contains all the healing, puri-
flying elements Of the solid form. and i never
fails to cure. Sold by all druggists for Use,
including spraying tube, or malled by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
NY. Tri-WeekIy Tribune.

1t is issued on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday of every week, aud contains the es-
sence Of The Daily Tribune for the whole
week Price, $l.t0 year. Fora free sample
copy send a postal card to The New-York
Tribune, New-York.
Combination offer. Harper's Bazaar. with
The Tri-Weekly Tribune, one year, Sl.65;
the Metropolitan Magazine. with The Tri-
Weekly Tribune, one year, sl.65. All three
for 80 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
eervfnr Fish.


Fish is dainty food. Practice Is need
ed I'm serving It. Lightness Of touch
and dexterlty Of management are nee
sssary to keep the delicate fakes Ill
tact. 1t requires some skill TO rip
the skin and lay 1t back and sever the
head and tail with neatness and dis
patch. These three articles must new
er leave the platter. They belong 10
the cat. The choicest morsel OF any
white fish is the check. II Is not good
form to cut through a fish. Begin at
the tail and throw aside the skin. Be
gin at the head to serve, cutting to the
backbone. When the meat on that side
Is helped turn the fish ana help the
other side IN the same way. If there Is
roe a part should he served each per-
son. Boiling is the incest way to COOK
and the easiest way to serve ish.
Dress the edge of the platter with hard
egg and sliced lemon, tomato and beets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

Free Will is not the liberty to do
whatever one likes. but the power OF
doing whatever one sees ought TO be
done, even in the face OF otherwise
overwhelming Impulse. There lies
freedom indeed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
| holders Of the n. AUTH PROVISION
co. for the election Of board tf directors
and other bus u, s.. viii he h'l ~ The office
of ]. K. NJ. N,rior. n. Sa"drls, Virginia, on
THURSDAY. MYr h ). 10 6. 1T 5 o'clock p.
m. Transfer books will he closed ten days
prior to this meeting.
N. AUTH, President.
GEO. w. FIROR. Secretary.
fehl6 td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

Indigestion is much of habit Don't gel
the habit. Take little Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure after eating and you will quit belching.
putting, palpitating and frowning. Kodol
digestswhat you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by w. f. Creighton & Co., 40l
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
Then He Got Mad.

Husband Qmpatiently)-If the fool
killer would strike this town he would
find plenty of work TO do. Wife-ls
there such a person. dear? Husband
OF course there IS. Wife with anxiety
Well. do hope, John, that you will
be very careful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
One of the FaIlacfea

Clerk-As am about to get married,
I came to ask II you would not give
me an increase of salary. Employer
My dear sir, that Is not necessary.
You know a young man always saves
money by marrying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
The resnition of the Defeated.

She-And so you think I'm coquette?
Why, don't believe you know what
coquette is. He (bitterly)A coquette
Ia q woman who syndicates her affec-
tions.-Life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
Returned Thoughts.

DO thoughts that came to you In the
long ago ever re;uInf" asked the orig
inator Of silly questions.
"Not unless inclOse stamps" an
swered the literary party.-Chicago
News
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
Advantages Of Travel.

All travel has rs advantage. II the
passenger visits better countries he
may learn - improve his own, and II
fortune carr.cs him to worse he may
learn 10 enjoy his own.-Johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
N. Y. Tribune Farmer.

The Tribune Farmer has no superior as
publication for farmers and their families.
It keeps the farmer in touch with the latest
improvements by text and pictures, and pays
agricultural colleges all over the country.
The price is 81 a year. For free sample
copy send a postal card TO The New-Yo
Tribune New-Yo!k.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

SMALL HAMS.--Aissoun and Maryland
Hams. small sizes, for sale low By
j. c. HILBDkN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
Dew. AitCheSOn,
Office: tO7 South Royal Street.
Bell Phone rs. Capital City 70.
nnrOz ~
FOR SALE
PR dSEr ONE ! THE SUN
COAL AND WOOD.

BALTIMORE, MD.
TIE Sun at One Cent Is the Cheapest High
Glass Paper in the United States,
The Suns special correspondents through
ont the United States, as well as IN Europe,
China, Japan, the philippines, Porto Rico,
Cuba and in every other part Of the world,
make it the greatest newspaper that can be
printed.
among the best 10 the United States, and give
the Suns readers the earliest information up.
on all important events in the legislative and
financial centers Of the country.
The Farmers Paper.
The Suns Market reports and commercial
columns are complete and reliable. and put
the farmer, the merchant and the broker in
touch with the markets Of the United States
and other countries. All Of which the reader
gets for one cent.
The Woman's Paper.
The Sun is H. best type OF newspaper
morally and intellectually. In addition to
the news of the day, ii publishes the best
features that can be presented, such as fash
ion articles and miscellaneous writings from
men and women Of note and prominence. 1t
is an educator Of the highest character, con-
staDtly stimulating to noble ideas 10 indivi.
dual and nationa! life. The Sun is published
on Sunday as we'll as every other day OF the
week. BY mail the Daily Sun, 50 year in
GLIDING the Sunday Sun, 81, The Sunday
Sun alone, 81 year. Address A. S. Abel
Company, Publishers and ProprietOrs, Balti-
more. Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05
N. Y. Tribune Almanac.

For Is cents a year this publication sup
plies you with marvellous amount Of infor-
nation. The 1906 one viii be on sale jan
uary /, and may be had from your news
dealer, or from The Tribune Office, New
Xork
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

OTTERBURN LITHEA WATER.-This
" water is indicated in all affections due to
Uric Acid, Diathesis, sGout, Rheumatism,
stone in the Bladder, Kidneys or Liver
Bright's Disease and Kidney Diseases OF
,very form For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
Sole Agents Cor. Prince A Fairfax Sta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

CAMPBELL'S SOUPS cases Tomato
Chicken. Vegetable, Clam Chowder, and
other varieties Of soups just received By
J, Q. MILBURd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-05

FIVE CENTS.-Fine GrsDulsted Sugar
for sale at Eve cents BY ]. G. AILBURN
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

yard. and when this vessel is commits
stoned. the Newport News shipyard Will
be without government work, excepting
a number Of steel dredges and barges
under construction here for the Isthmian
Canal Commission.
The construction Of the armored cruis-
ers Montana and North Carolina was
provided by an act Of Congress. ap-
proved April q. 1905. The contract was
let to the Newport News shipyard at a
price of S3,575,000 for each vessel, both
of which were to be completed within
thirty-six months from date of contract
which was January 3, 1905.
The dimensions Of the Montana are as
follows Length on load water line, 502
feet; length over all, 5O4 feet 515 inches;
breadth extreme. y feet 1872 inches: depth
amidships nodded, 42 feet 2ss inches; draft,
full load, mean, Z7jz inches; displacement,
fully loaded. 1880 tons; displacement on
trial. 1880 tons; total coal capacity,
2,000 TONS maximum speed. y knots: in
dictated horsepower, main engines, ., 900.
The Montana will be fitted with heavy
armament and guns of the latest ap-
proved type. She Will also be equipped
with wireless telegraphy. A great deal
Of extra room is given for officers aboard
the ship by reason Of the fact that the
ship contains no admraIs quarters. as
II is never intended TO use her for a flag
ship.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Al to Tho Washington Herald.

Special to Tho Washington Herald
Harrisonburg, Va, Dec 15.-The curtain
was rung down tonight on a domestic
tragedy reylete with lights and shadows.
when the jury in the case Of Thomas L.
Lam found the accused guilty Of murder
in the second degree. and fixed his pun
ishment at sixteen years in the peniten-
tiary, for killing Frank P. Hensley.
The train of tragic sequels to the killing
OF Hensley dragged through the ten-day
trial Of Lam, sensation following sensa-
ton IN the heat Of the trial, one gray
haired woman and man eighty years
Of age were stricken with paralysis; the
husband of a woman whose character was
assaned. became a raving maniac, and in
the midst of all this wreck and ruin Of
body and character Cupid showed his
shining face and linked the hearts Of two
young people who had been called as
witnesses in this drama.
Father TestIAes Against Daughter.
Thomas L. Lam killed Frank p. Hens
ley on November 8. His defense was that
the dead man had acted improperly to-
ward Lam's sixteen year -old bride. of six
months, who was a second cousin of the
deceased.
The wife's father, Rev stephen Hensley.
a pastor in a local Methodist church, In
defense Of his sOn-in-law. testified against
the character Of one Of his own daugh
ters. and also against the character Of
the dead mans steDmOther. the names
OF both women being associated with the
conduct OF the victim.
The aged steDmother. whose name was
thus brought into the case. was stricken
with paralysis. and testified from a cot
on which she was carried into the court
room.
Insanity, Paralysis, and Marriage.
The husband of sister Of Mrs Lam
became a raving maniac while the trial
wss in progress, as result Of attacks
on his wife's character.
The prisoners mother-in-law was pros
trated in the courthouse as the trial near
ed its close.
Another witness. Jackson Wyant man
Of eighty years, was stricken with paraly-
sis while attending court
Another feature was the marriage at
the courthouse, during a recess, Of two
young people, both related 10 Lam's wife
and the murdered man. and who had
been summoned as witnesses fn the case
The Jury was taken 10 the scene Of the
murder yesterday at the instance of the
defense.
II Is thought tonight that several jurors
favored the extreme penalty, while the
majority took a stand for a lesser degree
Of murder, the verdict being a compro-
mise
The murder followed a quarrel between
Lam and his wife at Hensley's home
Hensley interfered. and Lam called him
into the road and emptied the contents of
q shotgun into him
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Missing Mans Body Found.

sucs.ial to Tho Washington Hernld.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 15.-The body of
Joseph Montgomery was found on the
Montgomery farm, Tree Hill, In Henrico
County, yesterday afternoon. Montgom-
cry disappeared from his home on Grove
avenue on Wednesday, since which time
his friends and members of his family
have been seeking him everywhere. His
death is believed to be the result of heart
failure. He was forty years of age, and
leaves a wife. one son. and two daugh-
ters
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
PLANS MONUMENT TO KEY.
baltimore Man Gives s25,O 900 ON Con-
dition City Provides Site.
Special 20 Tho Washington Herald.

Special 20 Tho Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Dec. 15.-This city is at last
10 have fitting memorial OF Francis
Scott Key, the Maryland patriot, who
wrote the stirring national hymn. The
Star-Spanglad Banner, while watching
the bombardment of Fort McHenry. IN
this city. from the decks of a British
war ship on the morning Of September
Il. 1914
To-day announcement was made that
Charles L. MarbuTs has decided TO donate
SIS. 900 for the purpose Of erecting an ap-
prOpriate memorial in Baltimore City. pro-
vided the city Will give suitable site
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
WHITE WILL ACCEPT OFFICE.
Norfolk Lawyer Also Plans Some
Changes In r., f. & p. Road.

Changes In r., Il. & p. Road.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Dec 15.-William Henry
White viii accept the Office of president
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. White were greatly I'M
pressed while on their short visit to TINS
city. Mr.. White said that the acceptance
Of the position would naturally neceSsltate
some radical changes in his life. He VIII
be forced to break u, his home in Norfolk
to come here. The newly elected presi-
dent of the railroad talked with members
of the notification committee. and told
them indirectly that he would accept the
position
Prominent citizens of the city will assist
in according the new president a hearty
welcome when he comes here.
Following the coming of Mr.. White, a
number Of important changes will be
made, so far as the manner of conduct
of the offices Of the company in this city
is concerned. II is understood that i'm
provements will be made and several of
the officials transferred
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
HeId without Ear for A.tack.

Special To The Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va, Dec 15--After being
given hearing to-day. John Curry, the
negro, charged with. attacking Sophie
Laper, an aged colOred woman, OF
Stephen City. this county. was Temanded
10 jail without bail, to await the result
of the womau's injuries. She is in a
precarious condition. Feeling is intense
galnst Curry.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
SEVERN RIVER LAND SOLD.
Three Valuable Tracts Near AEnapO-
IFS Find Purchasers

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis Md. Dec. 15.-Another deal
in county property on the shores of the
Severn River was completed yesterday
afternoon. when +. p. Baugh, OF Balu-
more, purchased a 200-acre farm from
w T. Reyell for $17,500. and the adioin-
ing farm Of slightly over 200 acres from
r. G. Henry, of Baltimore, for which he
paid S12,50O
Another real estate transaction Of
some importance. recently completed was
the transfer Of Pleasant Plains farm,
also on the shores Of the Severn, from
John +. Pettebone 70 ". P. Hall, OF
Talbot County. Mr.. Hall paid $500 for
the property.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
STRUCK BY FAST TRAIN.
william Anderson Killed by Penn
HyIVanin Passenger.
80 b a Washington HeEald

SIecial u The Washington Herald
Lanham. Md. Dec. 15.-William Ander-
son. aged seventy-two one of the most
respected citizens 3f Prince George
County, was run down ad killed by d
fast train at ArdUiCk Station. on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. al 100 2. N. to-
day
He was out driving, and In attempting
to cross the track at a dangerous cross
ing met death. The horse was ground u
pieces, and the buggy was torn into
sphnters.
Mr.. Anderson was "A prosperous farmer.
He WAS "A prominent member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. at Lanham.
His wife died about year ago. He
leaves four sons and one daughter.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
JOHN K. COWEN FARM SOLD.
NOtchcIiRe, Consisting of 47O Acres
TO Go Under the Hammer.

NOtchcIiRe, COnsisting of 49O Acres,
to Go Under the Hammer.
SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Dec 15.-Judge Burke in the
Circuit Court At Towson to-day signed a
decree for the sale of the John K. Cowen
farm, now owned by the widow Of the
railroad president, Mrs. Helen A. "
Cowen. The farm is known as Notch
clIffe and consists Of about 40 acres
situated near Loeb Raven. It is i'm
proved by valuable buildings.
The sale IS ordered as a result OF the
suit of Mrs. COwen's creditors. including
the Calvert Bank, which claims S15,e10;
George Whitelock. whose claim Is 81 ,256
and others. James H. Preston. David
Stewart, and John B. Deming were ap-
pointed trustees TO make the sale. They
gave bond for S,o0o.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
HarrisviIIe Girl EIopes.
10 The washington Herald.

6peclaI % The washington HeFaId
Winchester. Va, Dec. 15.-Her parents
being opposed to her marriage OF account
of her youth. Miss Mary E. Whitacre, of
HarrisviIle. Shenandoah County, was met
in winchester by her flance yesterday,
and the pair eloped TO HagerstOwn and
were married. They left to-day for their
future home In Shenandoah County.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
John swan.on Bound Dead.

SPECIAL % The washington Herald
Winchester. Va, Dec 15.-John Swan
son. a well known Winchester man, was
found dead in his room to-day Swanson
was lfty-five years of age. and is sur
vived by his widow. who is very i'll, two
sisters, and one brother.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Ex-Mayor Thompson Is Dead.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec 15.-Ex-Mayor
Thompson, for many years a well known
business man, who erected the Palace
Hotel, died here last night
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Lam IS FOUND GUILTY
Jury Gives HenSley'S Slayer
Sixteen Years in Prison.
TRIAL FILLED WITH TRAGEDY

Two Witnesses Stricken With Paraly-
sis, Another Becomes RaVtns
Maniac, and Two Marry During
Henring-Father Testifies Against
Daughter in Defense Of Husband.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

Former Sergt. James T. Smith viii on
Monday tender his resignation as a mem
Der of the police force. He viii enter the
local employ of the Washington Southern
Railway Company. Sergt. Smith has been
a policeman IN this city for several years,
and has a good record for faithfulness
and efficiency
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

tary to Booker r. Washington. will de
liver an address tomorrow night in Rob
erts NJ z. Chapel (colored, on South
Washington street
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

Patrick Murphy died this evening at
his home. 100 Franklin street. He was
about thirty-two years of age and Unmar-
ried. The deceased was d son of John
Murphy.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

Grace Church Chapter, No. 131, Broth
erhood of St Andrew, has elected the
Rev. Edgar Carpenter rector; Henry
Harris. director; Carl G. Brawner, vice
director: Clark StaTneH, secretary. and
Arthur King. treasurer Warren Grimes
was chosen delegate 10 the executive com
mittee.