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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
ATFxANDPTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
PERSONAL.

Miss Ages Ryar, Of Washington,
and NJ. Herbert T. Beach, Of this city,
were married at o'clock last plight at
the parsonsge OF the NJ. E. Church
South, by Rev. Charles D. BulIa. Fol-
loving the eiemony Mr.. and Mrs.
Beach were rendered reception at the
home Of the groom, 3ll north Royal
street.
The pillow drawn for at the oyster
supper given at Odd Fellows Hall last
night by the ladies' Aid Society of the
German Lutheran Church was won by
Miss Lillian Brill.
Ex-Ccuocilmqn Paul r. Evans is con-
fned 10 his home by indisposition.
A meeting Of the Board of Police Com.
missioners WIS to have been held last
night. But three members appeared and
the meeting was postponed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George s. French at
their home on Alfred street yesterday
evening handsomely entertained at tea
from 4 to 6 O'Clock, and at a reception
from 8 to 10, at which they introduced
their daughter, Mics George McComaS
French. The rooms we're beautifully
decorated and lighted snd the array OF
pretty women and girls was most slrlk-
ing. Mrs. French was assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs. Clarence Howard, Mrs.
W. ]. Boothe, Mrs. Richard Gibson
and Mrs. T. q. Beig. In the dining
room, pref Jag over the tables, were
Mrs. George Ubler, Mrs. L.C. Barley
and Mrs. Writ A. French, who we're
assisted by Misses Beale Daingerfsld,
Clarence and Mary Snowden, Ells Fsw-
cit and Jean Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS.

If you do not find your name on the
books of the Treasurer, 90 to the office OF
the Commissioner of Revenue, and request
that he assess you and give you the nec-
essary papers. If you were assessed,
but have not paid your poll taxes Tor
1905 and 1906, pay them to the clerk Of
the Corporation Court, and pay your
taxes for 1907 to the Treasurer as above
stated. You must pay your poll taxes
by December 10 if you are to vote in
the next election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
DRY GOODS.
Woodward { LothrOp,
10th, 1lth. R& @ sts. N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. @
Christmas Cards. Booklets, Calendars, ana
Diarisl-Main hoor-G Street.
The Peoples Xmas
Store.

Our mammoth establishment, cover
Jog eight acre., is in complete and bril-
liant holiday array.
Ten spacious entrances from four
boundary streets---Tenih, Eleventh, +
and G.-.open into more than score Of
splendid departments on the main floor,
aud nine commcdious and safe elevators
carry the thousands Of patrons to the
seven upper aoors.
The wide sisles are 30 perfectly ar
ranged that, Notwithstanding multi
tude of people may be passing through
them, there ia no crowding and no un-
pleasant jostling.
However, as the Christmas days ap-
proach, the tide Of shoppers swells to
OVERLOOKING proportions, and those who
do not enjoy being in crowd will find
it less taxing to make theif purchases
without delay. These will be delivered
at any time, as directed, even up to and
including Christmas Eve.
Necessarily, stocks in every depart
ment are daily depleted. And although
new goods arrive every day, those who
shop early have choice of many rare aud
beautiful articles that cannot be dupli-
Gated.
10 number of depsrtmer is are die
pl iyed unique creation, that were MADE
fDr us from cur own designs, and they
ore not cbtainsblein any other establish
ment.
Oar present holiday stock surpasses
any We have heretofore offered, both In
i'm lar;a.ious and American goods.
For m ny months nur personal repre-
sensatives searched the greatest markets
sLd most celebrated factories in the
world to obtain a supply sufficient in
qpslity and quantity 10 meet the de-
n.ands of our thousands Of patrons. Their
instructions were to buy freely and OF
the best. Their refined taste, excellent
judgment, and unremitting efforts are
sbundaD,ly evidenced in the rare and
splendid collections displayed through
out our vast emporium.
Toe entire establishment Is IN readl-
ness for our patrons by 8 o'clock every
morning.
When you have moro than two pnr-
chAses TO make use the shopping card.
It is quicker and easier for you, save-
much waiting for change, enables you to
pay for all goods at one tins, and makes
deliveries more prompt aud certain.
Please take small parcels with you
wher practicable.
Above all, see that salespeople get your
name and address correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
COLD WEATHER.

The mercury in the thermometer this
morning stood at 49,. The cloudy
weather of yesterday and last night with
occasional SNOW AnrTiss was followed at
an early hour this morning by high
northwest winds aud lower temperature,
and the weather today has teen clear and
cold. The steamer Washington, Capt.
F. NJ. Phillips, arrived up from Norfolk
about an hour and half late this morn
ing. The steamer experienced high north
west winds and snow in coming up the
bay and during most of the time she was
in the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
KNOCKED DOWN BY WAGON.

Mr. Henry BreDgle, one OF the Oldest
residents of this city, was knocked down
by a wsgon at the northwest corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets yesterday
afternoon and painfully injured. The
shaft Of the vehicle struck him over the
left eve. making an ugly wound and
breaking his speciacles. William Thomas,
who it WAS supposed TsS in charge OF
the wagon, Was cited to appear In the
Police Court this morning to answer q
charge of careless driving, but ne proved
he was in Washington at the time Mr..
Brengle was knocked down. The charge
against him was therefore dismissed.
This was the only case before the Police
court this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
SALE AND RECITLE.

There will he at the sale for the bene-
fit of the free kindergarten next Tuesday
afternoon a mysterious orange tree which
will interest the little folks. At the re-
cilal Mrs Woods will sing Daddy" Mrs.
Thomas HulGsh, "Bonnie Doom" Miss
Graves, "Lorena," one Of the lovely old
war songs aud Mr.. Waller The Heart
Bowed DOWN"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.

An unusual feature 10 co INJECTION with
the series Of services being held every
night at the Presbyterian Church, is
the holding Of meetings in the glass
factories and shops of the city. a SER
vice vas held today during the lunch
hour at the Belle Pre- Glass Factory, at
which Mr.. Tom Harrison, converted
railroad engineer Of Atlanta, made talk
to the men of the factory, and other
factories will be visited every day during
the services at the church.
Services will be held at the church
again tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
DEATH OF MIR. sHUMAN.

Mr.. Matthew J. Shumau, youngest
son Of Mr.. Louis Shumsn, died al his
fathers residence, on King street, be-
tween Pitt and St. Asspb, at 2 O'Clock
this morning The deceased, had for a
long time been a sufferer from pulmonary
disease. He was a popular young man,
and his death is greatly regretted by his
many friends snd acqusintances. Mr..
Shuman was 26 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
FIRE FROM DEFECTIVE FLUE.

About eigh. O'Clock this morning fire
was discovered in the residence OF Mr..
Charles Maukin, No 327 south Patrick
STREET. The house is situated On the
west side of the street and is one of a
TOW of frame buildings. Considerable
excitement followed the discovery OF the
fire, and neighbOrs rushed into the house
and lent ready hands in efforts TO ex-
tinguish it, 1t was found that the fire
had been started by a defective fue, and
q hole WAS cut in the wall and the flames
subdusd without sounding an alarm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late OsLt. Thomas
BENTON Hewitt, who died Tuesday at
his home in Baltimore, took place this
morning from St. Elizabeth Catholic
Cbnrch in that city. A requiem high
mass was offered by Rev. John J. Murray,
the rector. The interment wss IN bAiu-
more Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
A Significant PRAYER.

MAY the Lord help you make Bucklen's
Arnica Salve known to ALL" writes j. q.
Jenkins, of 'hapel Hill, N. G. 1t quickly
took the pain ont Of a felon for me and
cured it in . wonderfully short time" Best
on earth for sores, barns and wounds. 25c at
all drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

For any OF the ordinary diseases of
the skin Chamberlain Sslve is excel
lent. 1t not only sllays the itching and
smarting but effects cure. For sale
by Richard Gibson, aud W. +. Creighton
IL Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
DIVORCES GRANTED.

In the Corporation Court today decfees
for absolute divorce, all ca the grounds
of desertioo, were entered as follows :
Ida V. Toy vs.. Richard J. Toy; Frances
P. DJld w. Newman l.. Dold, and james
J. Gordon vs.. Emily V. Corridor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

Up 10 date Footwear. Buster Brown.
E. c. Skuffer, Educator. We keep the
leading styles. Try us. J. A. Mar
shall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A number Of clerks in he Southern
Railway Cfice' 10 Washington, inclad'
ing several from this city, were fur.
Laughed yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

Up to date Footwear-We load. Others
follow. We keep the leading pew idea'.
Try US. j. A. Marshall & Bros, 422
King street. NOVEL II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

All want the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at J. A. Marshall
& Bros, 422 King street. NOVEL If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

CTRAYED-BL4CK POODLE Deg, be-
- tween the hours of IL ard II o'clock to-
day, black curly haired d g. Liberal re-
ward will be given for his return to 40 King
street. II. FRlEDLANDER.
dee 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

OYSTERS 10 all styles, Lynhayens on half
shell, ste; med, stewed, fried, broiled at the
Opera House Cafe. Brill's celebrated sin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

Mrs. Anthony Bremen has sold 10
Miss Rose Macdonald house and lot
No, 6Q9 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

For this section fair and continued coid
tonight. Friday fair, not so eold ~ lne
afternoon, dimini hing northwesterIy "lnus'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

Money can be saved by buying you
Shoes at MarshslPs, 422 King street.
NOVEL #
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
Mems Holeproof Sox,

Another case ofMen's Hole
proof Sox, just received, in
black, tan, and black with
white feet. The Holeproof
Hosiery are sold with
guarantee, and we arc ex-
elusive agents in this Sec
ton. Try a box. Six pair g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
alexandria Gazette.
THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. 5. 1907.
Local Matters.
Cnn and ride Tab,e.
Wesfher ProbabiIltles.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:O6 o. m. aud sets
a:3s. high Water 1877 a. M, and 7:43 p. 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

Ask yor grocer for Tencent.
does Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
Mems Warm Underwear 4.

Mems Heavy Fleece Shirts
and Drawers, each soc.
Mems Grey Winter Under
wear, each 75c, 81, $3.50,
81 so.
Mems Wright Health I'm
derwear, each 81 and $3.50
Mems Camels Hair Under
wear, each 81 and $3.50.
Mems Blue Silk Finished
Underwear, each $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05
Outing Flannel.

Mems Outing Flannel Night
Robes. each 50s, 81 and Sl.5O.
Mems Outing Flsunel Psjsmss,
per suit 81 81. so aud $3.50.
Mems Muslin Night Robes, each
SOC, Toe, 81, and 81 80,
Mems Warm Bath Robes, each
1926, $3.50, $500 and So. so.
Mems Wool sox, pair 25c, S5c,
and Soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-05

Girls WANTED.-Iu the fitting room at
VI the PAFF SHE FACTORY also in
picking room. Good wages. Easy work.
Steady employment. DEC Nv
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30

Referring TO the proposed transfer OF
the tariff making prerogative from the
United States Congress to the export
and expert-undervaluer Of Germany.
the Bulletin of the American Iron and
Steel Association remarks:
IF the reader will compare the con-
cessions made to Germany with the
forecast made by the correspondent of
the American Economist he will see
that our government has shainelessly
yielded 10 the German demand that not
the true value of German exports TO
this country but the value placed upon
them by the exporters Is to be the
guide of our customs officials in assess
ing duties. When did Congress give to
the President the authority to set aside
ions of our tariff schedulesi"
The practical repeal of the customs
administrative sections of the Dingley
law is accomplished IL the reported
concessions are carried out. Congress
has explicitly laid down certain rules
for the ascertainment of the values OF
imports. If the State Department sets
aside these rules SO that German ex.
porters and not United States apprais-
ing officials may determine such values,
are not the power and authority of
Congress in effect usurped? 1t Is more
than possible that this question will be
brought up in Congress.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30

When even Democratic newspapers
deprecate inyasions across the border
line which separates the respective
powers and functions of the legislative
and executive branches of our govern
ment, the situation takes on a serious
aspect. The New York American HAY
no love for the protective tariff sys-
ten, but it yrayely questions whethe-.
that system can or ought to be change
by an edict of the Secretary of State
without the concurrence of Congress.
In a well-considered and ably written
editorial in the american of May the
conclusion is reached that
This method of dealing with a mat
Ter of national magnitude is wrong and
dangerous. 1t threatens disturbance to
our whole foreign trade"
This presupposes the truth of the re
ports that ia the new dicker with Ger
many the spirit and intention Of the
Dingley tariff law have been subverted
to an extent that will revolutionize GUS
toms methods of appraisement and col
lection Unfortunately the supposition
turns out to be correct. Our gifted
State Department has for the time be-
ing taken over the authority to revise
the tariff schedules downward.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30
The Youn~ Rehc,,x 1renu,.

Monroe Truesdell. OF Big Hollow, n.
z. makes the claim that he was the
youngest man In the Federal army in
the civil war-excluding drummers, of
course. He was born in the town of
Lexington, New York State, Septem-
Der Is, 1S48. On September IL, 1862,
two days before he was IA years old,
he enlisted in the Fourth New York
Cavalry and entered service immedi-
ately, being assigned to the Army of
the Potomac. He served under Custer,
Fitzpatrick, Merritt and Sheridan and
was on the staff Of Warren and Sheri-
dan. He claims to have carried the
first dispatch from Warren to Grant
when the latter took command of the
Army of the Potomac at Culpepper.
Va. Gen. Cesnola once told him that
he was the swiftest bearer Of messages
he had ever known.
When Sehridan went to the Shenan-
doah Valley to meet Early, Truesdell
went with him. Up to this tine he
had only received bayonet wound
through the left leg and buckshot
wound In the right side. At the bat
tie of Winchester he was shot through
the right lung and shoulder. He was
sent to a hospital. Returning to his
regiment he was promoted to commits
sary sergeant for services at Winches-
ter. Later the Fourth New York Cav.
airy was consolidated with the Ninth
and Truesdell was rendered super
numerary. He was then offered a COM
mission as lieutenant on scout duty on
the frontier but preferred to remain
with his old comrades. When Lee sur.
rendered lie helped parole prisoners In
the Valley. He was discharged April
80, 1860.
After leaving the army he went into
business in several branches and Is
now located at East Jewett in the
lumber business. He has recently re
turned from a trip through the South
during which he inspected several OF
the old battlefields.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30

ssrhis is no time for stand-patters"
The foregoing is one Of the recent dec
larations of George Z. Hummer, the
Democratic candidate for Congress in
the Fifth District This sarcastic ref
erence to Republicans who do not favor
repeal of the Dingley bill or any dras-
tic tariff changes, has been repeated
from time to time for several past
years. These years have been the best
this country has ever known. Had it
not been for the positions held by the
so-called "stand-patters' the changes
and experiments proposed six and eight
years ago would have been entered
upon There are few Americans who
are not now glad that these demands
for changes were resisted and prevent
ed. Those who now are asking for
changes in policies and conditions are
those who did their best to lseveni
present policies and present conditions.
-Houghton (Mich) Gazette.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30
NO SCHOOL UP TO 10.
Luther burbank Says Curse of Child
Life Is OvereducatiOn.

Luther Burbank Says Curse of Child
Life Is OvereducatiOn.
During the course of many years OF
investigation into the past life of the
world. creating new forms, modifying
old ones, adapting others to new condi-
tions. Luther Burbank has been con-
stantly impressed with the similarity
between the organization and develop
rnent of plant life and of human life-
In The Training OF the Human
Plant" says the New York Tribune,
ne tells how the principles he has ap-
piled to the culture of plants might be
applied to that of the human species,
and points the way to grander race
than the world has eves seen. The
United States he considers the most
promising field for the application OF
such ideas, for "all that has been done
for plants and flowers by crossing, ma
ture has already accomplished for the
American people," By the crossings
of types strength has in one instance
been secured; in another, intellectuali-
ty; In still another, moral force. All
that is left to be done falls to selec-
tive environment.
BY environment, according to the
plant wizard, everything can be done
with child. 1t is UNNECESSARILY more
sensitive and responsive than a plant.
Heredity, it Is true. counts for much.
but heredity is merely the Asum of
past environments Stored within 1t
are "all the mysteries of the universe"
and the appropriate environment will
bring out whatever is desirable in that
heritage. IL it were possible to isolate
dozen families under ideal condi-
tions, Mr.. Burbank says. more could
be accomplished for the advancement
OF the race than could now be accom-
plished In 100000 years.
BY an ideal environment up to the
age of 10 years, by which time the
child's character is fixed. Mr.. Burbank
means a country life, with sunshine,
love and beauty, well balanced, nutri-
tious food; music, pictures, good times,
the closest communion with nature
and no school. .sThe curse of modern
child life in America is oyereduca-
tion," he declares. 'sThe injury
wrought to the race by keeping too
young children in school is beyond the
power of any one to estimate We take
them in this precious early age, when
they ought to be living life OF prepa-
ration near to the heart of nature,
and we stuff them and overwork them
until their poor little brains are crowd
ed up to and beyond the danger line.
The work of breaking down the ner-
vous systems of the children of the
United States is now well under way"
Every child" Mr.. Burbank thinks,
should have mud pies. grasshoppers
and tadpoles, wild Strawberries, acorns
and pine cones, trees to climb and
brooks to wade in; sand, snakes.
huckleberries and hornets, and any
child who has been deprived Of these
has been deprived of the best part OF
his education
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30
A MODEL OFF GUARD.
She Could Not Stare the Stranger
"Out of Countenance."

She Could Not Stare the Stranger
ssOut of Countenance."
Florence was looking her prettiest in
dotted muslin gown with white lilacs
dropping from her broad-brimmed hat.
SIZE had known for a long time thar
the well-dressed man who sat opposite
l;er in the suburban train was boldly
admiring her face in the mirror, and
at last, in a spirit of daring, she lifted
her eyes and met the reflection of his
fully, steadily. There were mischiev-
Gus dimples in her cheeks at first. but
thing in his glance scorcb d Ter, and
She turned her face away, flushing
crimson.
When the train reached the station
size brushed past him with eyes straight
forward, but. us she hurried down the
street, she noticed by the shadow in
tie windows that he was close behind
her. 1t was probably chance. she told
herself, until. turning into one of the
shops and pausing to make purchase,
SIZE saw him lingering near. She hast
cned neryously to another department;
b.. followed again and waited again.
eyiDg her always with that long gaze
which changed to an insinuating smile
i; she accidentally looked in his direc-
ton.
Florence began to be not only
ashamed, but frightened. Paul Kings
ley's mother was to meet her at this
counter, and they were TO lunch to-
gether. As she hesitated, remembering
this. the stranger pressed nearer, and
with a sudden impulse she turned TO
an usher
This man is annoying me-" she said
in low tone.
What do you mean, sir?' the usher
demanded, CURLY.
ASK her what she means" the man
muttered under his breath. Il don't go
where I'm not invited"
For an instant the usher looked sus-
piciously at the pretty gill. Then
new voice hailed Florence, and the
stranger, after one glance at the tall.
Gistinguished-lo looking woman who had
appeared. drew back hastily
MY dear, I've kept you waiting"
Mrs. Kingsley began, without noticing
the men, as Florence promptly turned
away with her. I'm late because l
had to give Edith a farewell lecture
before / dared to let her go home alone
She's such a child-at twelve! She
doesn't see why, if a stranger stares
at her, she shouldn't stare back again
as long as he does. and let him see how
uncomfortable it is. Isn't she absurd?
You see, can't bear to tell her all
the dangers young girl runs in city
IKE this, and l wouldn't explain to
her, either, what kind of girls the ones
who stare back again are always
judged to be; so l just tried to make
1t plain that it's an underbred. common
thing to do. And took your name in
vain, my dear told her that any girl
who wanted a model for perfect be-
havior in public places would do we'll
20 watch a real lady like Florence Cliff
ford. Youths Companion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-05-30
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Pattern Department
UP-TO-DATE DESIGNS FOR
THE HOME DRESSMAKER
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Constant vigilance is required on
mothers part to keep the little ones in
fresh ffoeks. and suggestion for
dainty dress is always acceptable,
This is an excellent model for play
froeks-just simple little slip. with
box pIaits in the front and back. belt
OF leather or of the same material
holding them in place below the waist
For girls, the opening is made at the
left side of the front and for boys on
the right SIDE There are only three
pieces in the body of the dress. so the
seams are few and the making simple
A narrow turnover collar finishes the
neck, and the sleeves are tucked at the
waist TO simulate cuffs. Ginghams or
muslins are good for such dresses.
many mothers preferring to use cotton
materials all the year round on account