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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Leisure Hours.

How do you spend your leisure
hours?" asked the inquisitive caller.
Leisure hours!" exclaimed the edi-
tor. "Oh, yes; spend them trying to
catch up with my work. Chicago
Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Sceinu Stars,

Bill-They say the naked eye can
never see from any one spot OF the
earth's surface more than 5000 stars.
Jill-Oh, don't know! | guess I've
struck spots where l saw more than
that!-Yonkers Statesman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
A Natural Inference.

Mr. Roxton with morning paper)-
Cad! Fastsett's auto was wrecked
last night and the six occupants were
badly hurt.
Mrs. RoXton-Poor Mrs. Fastsett! l
wonder how she received the newsi-
Puck
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
In Chicago.

Mr.. Wabash-I'm going out to get
a divorce, dear.
Mrs. Wabash-Well, please hurry
back
Don't worry; l shall"
"But | can't help worrying"
"Why?"
Suppose you shouldn't get the di.
vorce?"-Yonkers Statesman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
a Noisy Game.

Maud, can't you play tennis with.
out all that noise?"
Now, how do you suppose we are
going to play tennis without raising Q
racket"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Brave.

Ziggsby-There goes the fellow who
whistles at danger.
Perksby-Ah, he must be a very
brave fellow. Who is he?
Ziggsby-A locomotive driver.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Passed a Prohihitinn Pill

Montgomery, Ala The house
of representatives on Wednesday
passed the statutory prohibition
bill by vote OF 63 to 25. The bill pro.
hibits the sale or giving away of in
toxicating liquors after October l,
1908.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Trying Occupation.

Towne-You look rather weary, old
man.
Browne-Yes; I've had a trying time
this past week.
Towne-Ill?
Browne-No; on a jnry.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Natural Association Of IDEAS.

"Mr. Softly" cried the sweet little
Infant terror, my pa says you're a
muff. Is that why my big sister lets
you hold her hands SO ?"-Dalti-
more American.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21

On Tuesday he was more inspired.
Some relative" said he. has wired
Grandmother's ill-perhaps she may
BE buried on next Saturday.
Says l to Jim. He wants to play,
That boy you hired"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
Morality.

Morality is often only that which
is left over after our desires are salts.
ced.-Life.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21

He didn't hear the auto horn,
He didn't look to see;
Nor did he stop-that is, until
He landed in a tree.
Detroit Free Press.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21
OUR OFFICE-BOY.

On Monday morn the boy was hired.
He went to work like one inspired.
Il do not care for holidays.
baseball game? 1t never pays"
Says Jim to me. He'll get a raise,
That boy l hired"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21

Next Monday morn the boy retired.
We did not tell him he was fired.
We begged. implored. the boy to stay.
His grandma left him millions. Say!
We're sorry he has gone away.
Says Jim to me. I'm tired!"
Walter Beverley Crane in Judge
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-21

First Motorist-Hullo, old chap, you
down here? | suppose you are putting
up at the Royal" where / am?
Second Motorist-No, fact is, my car
broke down just outside the Temper
ance hotel so | had to pretend ii
was there | had intended to put up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Lima Park.

The coming Saturday night will ter
inmate the Boyal Berlin military Band 8
engagement at Luna Park, after which
they depart for the Steel Pier, ATTAIN
tic CITY, where they are under con.
trac, 10 remain until the latter part OF
September. Renzetts and La Rue, who
are presenting their famous "Thumrs
aud Bumps" specially on the hippo,
drome stage, are greatly enjoyed by all
patrons of the park. The psntomiuic
work of Renzstta cOlyulses the audience
al every performance. Tomorrow night,
Mount Vernon Hive, No. 2, Maecabees
of Washington, will visit the park. Last
night aluminium discs on which are stamp
ed numbers, emitting those who happen
hold the right numbers to almost any
thing, from season ticket to this pop
ular resort TO a building lot, were being
distributed. The Council Of Jewish Wom'
en-, of this city, gave their annual excnr-
sion to Luna Park yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Test of Fishing Law.

Tsaman who. standing on the Virginia
shore of the Potomac, opposite the DIS
trio, of Columbia, dips fish with net or
seine from the river punishable Under
the fsh law of the District OF Columbus
That is the question which Is soon TO
h, tested by interested fishermen OF Alex
apdua county, for which the prelImi-
nary steps we're taken in the Poiice
Court in Washington Saturday. A
charge of violating the fish law OF the
District OF Columbia will be filed this
week ia the Police Court against Joseph
Exams q constable of Alexandra eouaty,
and the defendant will surrender him.
self and give bond for his further APP
.,.--aYe. when required. The courts
nave held that the boundary OF the ID g.
trict of Columbia was defined as extend
ing to the high water mark on le
Virginia shore.
The people of Alexandria county, how
ever. have regarded this as great harc-
shin on them, IS that county extenos
for ten miles along the Potomac nge',
QDDO3lte In9 OlolIlCt' DV'iS''HS
under these circumstances they are not
liable under the District laws, interested
persons in Alexandra county hsve EN-
ployed Attorneys Craudsl Mscbey, H.
Walton Moore and Douglas Mackeli TO
make a test case and fight it through the
courts, event to the Supreme Court OF
the United States.
1t is argued that the act Of retroces-
sion 10 1916 gave to Virginia ell the
fishing rights in the Potomac river
waters which she bad by the treaty
with MARYLAND before Alexandria county
was given to the United States in l7S9.
Under that treaty with Maryland, it IS
stated, the people of Virginia had a
right to fish 10 the river, and 1t Is
thought if those rights we're returned
to Alexandria county by the act OF retro
cessiou they cannot be curtailed or taken
away By laws enacted for the District OF
Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
University Alumni,

The annual meeting Ct he Alexandra
Alumni Association Of the University Oh
Virginia was held y s.erdsy afternoon at
the Office of Mr.. Gardner l.. Bootne.
Mr.. Boothe presided and Mr.. Harry b.
Cation acted as secretary. Mr.. Ernest
Domaine was elected member OF the
association. No action wts taken in
reference to the banquet which 1t is pro-
posed to hold early in the fail. Secretary
J. Randall Cation. of the local assocla'
ton. has received letter from j. M.
Page, the general secretary, stating that
arrangements have been made to take
all alumni who attend the univers ty
commencement June II to the James
town Exposition the following day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Fined Ten Dollars.

Considerable excitement was caused
late Yesterday evening in the southern
section of the city by the disorderly con-
duct of a man named Raymond Wilson.
who while drunk was aggressive snd
threatening. 1t was said that he was
armed with a knife. He finally became
involved in fight with a neighbor which
attracted the attention of many people
in the neighborhood. Officers Jones
and Henderson appeared and took charge
of Wilson, and large crowd followed
the officers and the prisoner to tbs statlou
house. The accused was brought before
Justice Cation in the Police Court THIS
morning aud fined so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
civ Democratic Committee.

The city democratic committee met
last night at the Hotel Fleischmann.
Mr. Charles Bendheim, the chairman,
presided, and Messrs. E. F. Thompson,
Oscar Phillips, R. T. Cook, 5. u.
Brent and o. F. Carter we're present.
Two vacancies in the committee were
anuounced-one in the Second ward,
caused by the resignation of Mr.. u. e.
Price, and the other ia the Third ward'
by reason of the death of George l..
Simpson. -,
Mr. Cook nominated Mt Louis Brill
az committeeman from the Second waro,
and there being no other nominations,
he was declared the unanimous cnoice
of the committee.
Mr. Brent nominated Mr.. 5. P. Fisher
70 6ll the vacancy 10 the Third ward,
and he was also elected by unanimous
vote.
Mr. Cook presented the following reSo-
lntious. which we're adopted by unau-
imous vote:
Resolved. That the regular democratic
i,dOes of election, together with tne
registrar of each ward, shall be the
Judges at the democratic primary cleo,
lion to be held June 10. The CLERKS OF
election of each ward shall be named oy
the Judges of each ward as has heretofore
been the custom.
Resolved, In the event that any OF the
iudges may for any reason not beable to
act the chairman Of the committee, to-
gether with the committeeman of the
ward ia which the vacancy may occur,
are here by authorized and empowered
to Gil such vacancy. -
Be it further resolved, That any or all
of the candidates for Congress shall have
the right to have one friend in each
voting precinct during the day of cleo
ton and during the counting OF the
ballots. the name of such friend of each
candidate to be given to the chairman OF
the committee two days before the cleo
aiOn.
The committee then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
New Highway Bridge.

The work OF laying the granolithic
driveway and sidewalks on both sides OF
the rev bridge over the tidal basin at
Washington is being pushed vigorously,
aud will be completed within few
DAYS. The new concrete bridge, which
is part Of the new Highway bridge
system, is also rapidly approaching COM
pletion. The tracks that will be used by
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon and other electric railways
crossing the bridge are now being laid,
and when the rails are in position, it is
stated that the laying of the asphalt
paving will then be completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Personal.

Miss Bessie JaDnty, OF ALEXANDRIA Is
the guest Of Misses Fannie and Loulie
Wilson and was guest at charming
card party given by Miss Fannie Sans
or Tuesday night last.-[ Norfolk Land
mark.
The Albany, N. Y, Times Union Oh
NAV 20 says: "Mrs. Charles +. hughes
entertained at luncheon today at the ex-
e.utiye mansion in hoaor of Mrs. Robert
H. Fuller. The ladies invited to meet
Mrs. Fuller included Mrs. William ID
Sage, Mrs. James Fenimore Cooper,
Mrs Martin Il. Glyun, Mrs. Cbsunces
P. Williams, jr., Mrs. Grange earo'
Mrs. William Baysrd Van Rensselaer,,
Mrs. Daniel Manning, Mrs. W. Howard
Brown, Mrs. Henry HUI, Miss Camilla
Treadwell, Mrs. Benjamin /. Wheeler,
San Francisco; Miss Marie Pond, Ne"
York, the house guest Of Mrs. Hughes
The table was sbloom with pink olos-
sons" Mrs. Fuller was formerly Miss
Bessie Clsgett, of this city, where sne
hiss a host OF relatives and friends. Her
husband who was formerly one OF the
editors of the New York Herald, is now
secretary to Gov. Hughes.
Miss Eva Jones, of King George
county, Virginia, is visiting her eousio'
Miss Isabel Griffin, on north Pitt street
Mr.. Harvey L. Allen, of this city,
who ia at the Providence Hospital,
Washington, is improving. =,
DIR. O. Z. Ontcalt with his family Will
spend the summer at the residence OF
Mr. ]. NJ. Rixey in Fairfax county,
but the doctor will be at his Office 10 this
city daily. ,,,
Ia Richmond Yesterday afternoon MISS
Mary Gusts Lee Leld reception at ner
home. Brook Hill, which was attended
by large number of Confederate vel
Grams and other friends.
Mr.. Marshall Mccormick, OF Clarke
county, was in the city today on legal
business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
LOCAL BREyITIES. :

Governor War6eld, Of Maryland, has is
sued pardon tn Charles NJ. Stump, who was
convicted in Baltimore, Jlnuaryyl6, Of being
habitually disorderly and sentenced TO q
months 10 the House of Correction.
Although still below normal, the. weater
Yesterday was pleasant and sayored OF spring,
If not summer While the temperature has
been warmer today, another cold wave is said
10 be moving in this direction.
Today was flower day at the Children
Home, and the ladies of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union sent a beautiful bou'
quet of flowers to this off ce today.
The City Auditor has received his dog tags
for 1907. Licenses can now be paid.
Soft Shell Crabs at Broughton's III King
street. Telephone 2@.
Walker, the renting and collecting agent al
ll5 south Fairfax street, will rent that house
of yours 10 good tenant If listed with him.
Home phone ls) r.
OYSTERS fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans.
Dining lcom open on Sunday during oyster
season. Clam Soup three times week. G
II. Zimmerman, Market Space. feb 26tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Police Court.

LJustice Il. B. Cation presiding.]
Tne following casss we're disposed OF
this morning:
Raymond Wilson, charged with be-
ing drunk and disordsrly conduct, was
fined $40
Eugene Anderson, cOlOred, charged
with stealing copper, was fined So.
Chas. Bell, colOred, charge with petit
larceny, had his case continued until to.
morrow.
A white man charged with disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Won the Medal.

Mr.. Ralph McBurDey, of Alexandra,
was the successful contestant for the de-
claimers medal at the Maury Literary
5ociety's celebration held in the college
chapel on May 3lst at the Virginia Poly
techinic Institute at Blacksburg. There
were a number of contestants for this
medal which Is given annually, but Mr..
McBurney's excellent expression and the
life which he gave to his selection COM
pletely captivated the judge, Hon. ID;
L. Maynard, Mr.. Lawrence Priddy and
Mr.. George Surface.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Lee Camp.

The regular monthly meeting of r. E.
Lee Camp Confederate Veterans was
held last evening, Commander W. A.
Smoot presiding. A delegation from
the Sous of Veterans was present. The
adiutsnt was Instructed to extend the
thanks of the camp to Miss Blanche
Rotchford and her choir; to Messrs. Ham
mond and Reardon for carriages, and
to Messrs. Domaine and Whestley for
chairs on Memorial Day. Three appli-
cations for membership were received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
River Notes.

The three masted schooner w. O.
Goodman is loading railroad ties at q
wharf between King and Prince streets.
There is a strong current in the river,
the result of the recent heavy rains.
The steamer Norfolk while making q
landing at her wharf, foot Of Prince
street, yesterday evening collided broad
side with the pier and was considerably
damaged. The accident Was caused by
the sEIong current ia the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Funerals.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret
Elizabeth Butts took place this after
noon from the free Methodist Church on
south Lee street. Rev. Benjamin a.
Scull oficiated. The interment was made
in st. PauPs cemetery.
The remains OF Mrs. Ann Atkinson,
whose death occurred Sunday at the
Louise Home, in Washington, were
brought here today and inferred in
Bethel Cemetery in the grave Of her son,
Nelson Toler, Confederate soldier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Concert In West End.

This evening the Misses Rotchford
will take their music class to West End
for the concert and drill in the Meem
Hall. A hearty laugh and good music
is promised all. Come with your friends.
Refreshments will be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
The Ideal Combination
Steam Cooker and Baker
Do Not Neglect the Children.

At this season of the year the first un-
natural looseness Of childs bowels
should have immediate attention. The
best thing that can be given is Chsmber-
lain's Colo, Cholera AID Diarrhoea
Remedy followed by castor oil as direct
ed with each bottle of the remedy. For
sale by w. F. Creighton & 90. and
Gibson & Timberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Elks' Social Session,

There was an interesting meeting OF
Alexandria Lodge Of Elks last night.
Several candidates we're initiated. A
social session was held after the close OF
the business session and was greatly
enioyed by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Ill stop YOUR pain Zee. TO show you tI

I'll stop your pain free, TO show you first
before you spend penny-what my pink
Pain Tablets can do, will mail you free, a
Trial Package of them-Dr. Shops Headache
Tablets, Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache,
Period pains. etc.. are due alone 70 blood
congestion. DR.. Shops Headache Tablets
im1ly kill pain by coa1ing away the I'M
netnrsl blood pres.ure. That is all. Address
Dr. Dr. ShoOp, Racine, WIS, Sold by E $. Lead
heater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
LARGE BLACK MEATY PRUNBs,
4 POUNDS FOR csc;

ooster Butter, S5c h.; Potatoes. 9Oc to $l.OO
b1'. cans sugar Corn, 25c; cans Tomatoes
DC: 10. Tomatoes, i5c. so.,
Royal and VOL fe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Weather probabilities.

For this section showers late tonight ah2
probably on Wednesday; warmer fresh Sou'n'
erly wiuds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
AIexon0ria 6azette.
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE A, 1867.
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:S4 q. m. ana seq
at 7.22 p. M. high water at 3;2o 81 NJ anu
3 SO ID. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04

OLD VIRGINIA HAMs;1AIn.oihnsr. x sS
voice of those fine OLD yih1 iI pu nH
Just received BY y "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Dsi eooDe

DRl GOODS
Woodward { LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, F & q sts. N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
WOmen'S Ready-tO=
wear Garments.
The "Francis" Jumper Suit
WE have lust received splendid quality
w Of All.linen Suits, made after the style
Of the Jumper suit, modelled by Francis" OF
Paris. They are embroidery trimmed. have
A very full.plaited skirt, and are shown in
white, blue, pink and lavender.
Special Value, $l5 each.
sn.cial attention is called TO orr collection
of Shirt Waist and Jumfer Suits, made Of
lawns and chsmhrays, in plain white and
neat figured and striped effects.
We mention four excellent values. made OF
sheer lawns, at 1915 ca h.
lawn Shirt Waist is, with tucks to
form yoke and straight tucked back; full
PLATED skirts; assorted colors.
$'.75eaeh
White Lawn Shirt Waist Suits, deliberately
trimmed with lace and embroidery; ell.oyer
lace yoke and full plated skirt trimmed with
lace and tucks.
1915 each.
Lawn Jumper Suits, 10 assorted striped eff
fects: full tucked jumper and without sleeves;
full plated skirt, finished with tucks.
1915 each.
Lawn Jumper Suits, trimmed with straps;
full cap slee yes; full plated ssirt, trimmed
with folds; assorted striped effects.
1916 each.
We are also showing splendid collection
Of Thin Summer Dresses, suitable for gradua-
ton, commencement ind general summer
wear.
New Black Taffeta Goats,
WE show a splendid collection of new
w Black Taffeta Silk Goats, in q" and
"a" lengths, and in fu | loose effects: some
are severely plain tailored, while others are
quite deliberately braided.
$3.50. $3.50. t2l and s25 each.
We have also just received new lot OF
Black Gloria Silk Long Coats. in full length
that reach TO the bottom of the dress; made
full and comfortable; all sizes.
Special Value, s15 each.
New White Serge Goats.
WE are showing some very smart effects
w in Womens Fashionable New White
3eree Coat. They are mostly - length
(dogn 10 lust below the knee); some are
semi.tight and others are full and loose.
Special Value, s25 each.
Semi-tailOred Wash Suits.
MANY novel and attractive effects are
IVA shown in Walking Suits. and there are
some ests ciaIly b sutiful things in fluffy,
thin materials for graduation, commencement
and general Sumner wear.
At $3.50 each.
Women's Fine English Rep Pony JACKET
Suits, skirts and jackets braided to match, in
as orted shades. ,,
Also White Duck Tsilor-nade Suits, y"
length Jacket, some tight fitting, others semi
fitting; all wi full plated skirts.
At $500 each.
Fine All-linen Eton Jacket SUITS, hand.
somely braided. Also Fine All.linen Pony
Jacket Suits, skirt and jacket embroidered 20
match Assorted COLOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
LOST.

I OST.-While going from Franklin and
l. Lee streets, to Washington street. this
morning between and O'Clock. a POCKET
BOOK containing $50. The finder will please
lesye it at 702 south Lee street and receive
suitable reward. ju4 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04

I OST "A white Cuban POODLE. Suit
Il able reward will be paid for its return to
POI south Washington street. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Philadelphia, 4; Boston, 8.
Philadelphia, 2; Boston, 0.
st. Louis, J.; Cinninnati, 0.
Cincinnati, 5; st. Louis, I.
Chicago, 3; Pittsburg,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
Here's Good Advice.

Hero's UOOu AuFICts
0 s. Woolever, one Of the best known
merchants Of lie Raysyille, N. Y, says: IF
you are ever troubled with piles, apply Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t cured me Of them for
good 20 years ago." Cures every sore, wound,
burn or abrasion. 25c at E. s. Leadbeater q
Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-04
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Washington, 2; Philadelphia, 1.
Philadelphia, s; Washinet1n, 4:
Chicago, q; Cleveland, /.