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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
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We cfCI One Hundred Dollars Rewardior
Bry case OF CAtarrh that cannot be cured by
L ala CatarIh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believehim
PERFECTLY honorable In all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists To-
ledo, o.
WAIDINo, KINKAN q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hall's Catarrh Cure 10 keninternally,a art
jngdirectlyupont the blood and mucuoussur-
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free
Plice, zoe per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
lake Halls Family Pills for constipation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
ldoIIzed STAGE EavorItes,

The stage has no longer the great
influence it had at one time on our
ideas and our morals; but, on the
other hand, actors and actresses have
acquired an incredible Importance. The
public knows more about them than 1t
does about great scientists, great
statesmen, or even great artists.-Ma-
drid Diario.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
Phenomenal of Weirht.

(which is heavier" asked the
youth who affects merry quips, "a
pound of feathers or a pound Of
lead?"
"The weight is the same in either
case, my son." answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker. "a pound is a pound; ex-
cept, perhaps, in the case Of a chunk
of ice. Then the weight seems to de-
pend on whether the sales are used
before or after you get it."-wash-
InRton Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
A False Impression.

Patience-"I'ye certainly made an
impression on that man over there;
he hasn't taken his eyes of me since
got here"
Patrice-"W Which mani"
THAT one with the black mus
tache."
"oh, be's the hired detectiye!e--
Yonkers Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
Her Adorara.

The late Lord Houghton was once
present at q reception where q lady
more beautiful In her own eyes than
In the eyes Of the world, boosted in
his hearing that hundreds Of men
had knelt at her feet. "Ah," inquir-
I'd his Lordship sweetly, "chiropOllsta
I presum09'--Bellman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03


ney disease attacked
me. The pain in my
back was 80 Rgonix-
ing / finally had to
give up work. Then
came terrible attacks
OF gravel with acute
pain and passages Of
blood. In all ]
passed rs stones,
a0m0 m lArR0 m n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
The connoIsseur Hobo

Didn't give you 10 cents to get
q meal?"
Eyes, SIR"
"And now I find you In saloon"
IT came in to get piece Of cheese.
Dey don't serve cheese with them 10
cent dinners" Courier
Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
RuddhIsm ana Lie.

No life at all may be taken by him
who adheres to Buddhistic teaching
Neither for sport nor for revenge, nor
for food, may any animal be deprived
Of the breath that is In it.-Animal's
Friend.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
A Generous Nephew.

Hewitt suppose that when your
uncle comes to New York you will
see he is properly entertained.
Jewett-Yes; he shall have every.
thing that his money will buy.-Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Hon. George w. Honey, National Chap.
lain u. v. u, ex-Chaplain Fourth Wiscon'
Gin Cavalry, ex-TTeagurer State of Wiscon;
sin, and x.QuArtermaster General State Of
Texas @. A. R., writes from 100 First ST.
N. e., Washington, ID. O., as follows;
II cannot too highly recommend your
preparation for the relief Of catarrhal
9roubLeS IN their VGrtOUs IOrHts,
Some members Of my own family have used
II with most gratifying rosults When
other remedies failed, PeratnG proved
most e0lOGotOIs and cheerfully certify
70 its curative excellence"
Mr.. Fred L. Hebard, for nine years .
leading photographer of Kansas City.
No, located at The northeast corner Of
18th and Grand Aves, cheerfuny gives
the following testimony; ut 10 proven
fact that PeTuna will cure cGtGrrh ana
Ia grippe, and as = tonic tt has no
equal. Druggists have tried TO make me
take something else Just as good but
Peruna IL good enough for me-"
Pe-ru-na In Tablet Form.
For two years DR.. Hartman and his as
platants have necessarily labored to create
Poruna In tablet form, and their strenuous
efforts have just been crowned with sue
cess. People who object to liquid Tnedl-
oines can now secure Peruna tablets, which
represent the SOlid medicinal Ingredients
Of Peruna.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
The American RiGemsn.

The American army man becomes a
good shot by hard work and regular
raining. His weapon has been
changed three times within a few
, ears, but he still holds his own in
the front rank of crack shots. He
shoots at a small mark and hits 1t. 1t
is the hits that count.-Chicago Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Chicago has a novel organization
in the Bartenders' and Saloonkeepers
Total Abstinence Society, which II
now said to have 1000 members.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
There are 10000 varieties Of iah.

The greatest two power develop
ment projects in the world are undeI
way in Colorado, where two com
panies plan to furnish 10000 cleo
trical horsepower for the industries o.
the State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

There has been large increase in
the number Of emigrants from the
port Of New York during the last
year, but the net result is that the
city is growing at the rate OF about
$4,000 . month through immigration.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
The Easiest Test.

Hes no good at an argument, 10
he2 Not at all convincing"
"Wel, should say not. Why, that
man couldn't convince woman that
she was pretty!"-Philadelphia In
quirer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

The provincial government of
Shantung is building a new telegraph
line along the yellow River, both to
better the present service and aid in
giving food warnings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens theBums, educesinhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind colo, Csc bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Two aunts of James s. Sherman
spell their name "Shearman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

1t costs 100000 day to feed
New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

The city of Vienna is trying to Sc
cure control of mines in Moravia.
The reasons given for the purchase
are the high price of coal and the diff
flculty of securing a steady supply for
the municipal gas and electric plants.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Lamp accidents are the cause of
no fewer than 500 fires annually in
London. NE40
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
FACTS FOR sICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
tion, fbroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try itP
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
HUMAN sUNBEASls.

God bless the human sunbeAmg,
The people strong and true,
Who daily sing or whistle
At all they brayely do,
Their eyes are clear and merry,
Their sten is firm, but light;
Their laughs benediction,
And life once more seems bright,
4 4 h A a 4 A 4 4 a 4 4 a 4 4 4 a A
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

This woman says Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. 7. G. Willadsen. of Manning,
Iowa, writes
81 can truly say that Lydia E. Pinlr-
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
to you in words. For years suffered
with the worst forms of female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots of money for medicine
without help. wrote for advice,
followed it as directed, and took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
It has restored me to-perfect n alth.
But for this should have been in my
grave to-day. wish every suffering
woman would try it,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

The Japanese cotton yarn guild in
Shanghai has asked the cotton manu-
facturers in Japan to. reduce theii
production by one-half this year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

In France doctors are prohibited
by law from inheriting property left
to them by their patients.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
AWFUL GRAVEL ATTACKS

Years Of Suffering.
=. A. Rippy. Depot Ave, Gallatin.
Tenn. says; Fifteen years ago kid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
IN THE PEW
BY THE DOOR.
AkAtAtAAAAkHtA

BY EDITH CoPEMAN HALsEY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Jefferson was born and died on
July 4th.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

&&E HIIOHJ6Sk
There are 10000 varieties of hsh.
The greatest two power develop
ment projects in the world are under
way in Colorado, where two com
panies plan to furnish 10000 cleo
trical horsepower for the industries Of
the State.
1t costs 100000 a day to feed
New York.
Chicago has a novel organization
in the Bartenders' and Saloonkeepers
Total Abstinence Society, which II
now said to have 1000 members.
Two aunts OF James s. Sherman
spell their name "shearman.
The Japanese cotton yarn guild In
Shanghai has asked the cotton manu-
facturers In Japan to. reduce theii
production by one-half this year.
@Pat" Bane, OF Greene County,
Pa, tallest man in the Union Army
in the Civil War, measuring seven
feet four inches, on being told by the
surgeon at the Soldiers Home at Day
ton, Ohio, that he must be Vacck
mated, disappeared.
1t requires the services Of 400
'longshoremen to load an ocean liner,
Brazilian railroads in operation at
the beginning Of 1907 had a total
length OF 10,776 miles. In addition
there were 1902 miles under con-
struction and ATT miles being sur
veyed or already approved, making
the total mileage about 1886 miles.
Soap bubble Aim is $500, 00Oth
part OF an inch In thickness.
Near Washington, Pa, lightning
struck tree, driving splinter
through the house of John Mesick,
some distance away, part Of the splin-
ter passing through Mesick's cheek,
knocking out his teeth. Another
piece of the splinter fractured Mrs.
Mesick's skull.
The cost of living in British cities
is but little over half the correspond
ing cost in American cities, and wages
are proportionately lower.
Jefferson was born and died on
July 4th.
In France doctors are prohibited
by law from inheriting property left
to them by their patients.
The city of Vienna is trying to Sc
cure control of mines in Moravia.
The reasons given for the purchase
are the high price of coal and the diff
flculty of securing a steady supply for
- - - -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

The cost of living in British cities
is but little over half the correspond
ing cost in American cities, and wages
are proportionately lower.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

"Pat" Bane, OF Greene County,
Pa, tallest man in the Union Army
in the Civil War, measuring seven
feet four inches, on being told by the
surgeon at the Soldiers Home at Day
ton, Ohio, that he must be Vacck
mated, disappeared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The meeting of the Bryan, Kern and
Carlin Club on Saturday night was fair
~ well attended, the weather being very
incIemebt Mr.. r. ID. Brumbsck, the
first speaker, WAS introduced and he
spoke of conditions as they existed in
this country 1t present. He compared the
principles and workings Of toe demo-
cratic party With those OF the repn blicsn
party ard closed his remarks with an
appeal to the voters TO stand Loyalty by
the nominees of the party and work hard
10 increase Hon. @. O. Csrlin's maj RI
ty. Mr.. Howard w. Smith wss then
introduced and spoke highly OF the quar-
tiles of he democratic STANDARD bearers
He referred TO the principles OF ootn
parties and asked for comparison Oh
the two. He referred to the benett TO
be received by tie election OF w. j.
BRYAN and urged harmony 10 the rauks
and appeSIed for a uni ed front on the
dav of election. o. tomorrow night
Hon. H. st George Tucker will address
the democrats st the Opera House. Mr..
Tucker ie q forceful debster and 1t will
be rare treat to hear him. The mem
bers of the City Council, city officials,
the democratic committee and the execu-
tive officers of the Bryan, Kern and
Carlin Club Gre invited to take seats on
the platform. The gallery has been re-
served for ladies'. Mr.. S. @. Brent,
president of the club, will introduce the
anaakar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
BURIED TODAY.

The funeral OF the late Henry Strauss
tSok place this afternoon at 8 O'Clock
from his late home, 407 Prince street,
and was conducted by Rabbi Stern, OF
Washington. The services we're attend
ed by the members of Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge and Andrew Jackson
Lodge of Masons and Alexandria Lodge
of E ks, and members of the Merchants
Club The active psllbesr rs we're
Messrs. r. Lee Field and VIM. Bladder,
repr senting the Elks; r. W. Arnold and
l.. Ruben, representing the MasoDs; d.
Wollberg, B. We'll and E. Goldsmith,
representing the synagogue; and 5. ID.
Luut, a personal friend. The honorary
psllbesrers we're Messrs. Charles r.
Hougb, l. Eichberg, F. F. Msrbury,
John NJ. Johnson, Henry Bssder and
L. H. Thompson. A large number OF
friends were present to pay their respects
TO his memory and followed bis remains
TO tse cemetery. The interment was in
the Jewish Cemetery. The floral tributes
were beautiful and profuse. While the
corttgs was on its way to the cemetery
the bell in the City Hall was tolled by
order of acting Mayor Curtin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
OgUROH NOTES.

The Secoud Presbyterian Church wss
the scene OF several stirring meetings
Yesterday 10 connection With the Lay
mems Missionary Movement Conferences.
Al the moruipg service Rev. Note Mar
lin of the mission in the Congo Free
State. Africa, delivered a powerful ao-
dress ON the work In his field, aud 81
$40 10 The afternoon he again told OF
his work to a church packed full OF chill
d,en Ala O'Clock there was men
meeting and the address of the meeting
was delivered by Mr.. ]. Harry Tyler, OF
Baltimore, on the subject "Whst ouS S,,
ness mas q business man with missions
Az the evening service the church was
AGAIN filled and the congregation heard
two powerful addresses by Rev. d. CLAY
Lilly. ID. D., on "a man and bis
money" and Rev. ]. o. Resyis, ID. ID I,
ON Goods call to men," Tne West
minister League Qusr.et!e sang at both
the afternoon and evening services. An
informal conference was held this morn
ing and at IL O'Clock Rev. Mote Mar
tin told more of his work The big
closing meeting at the conference viii
be held tonight at o'clock at which
time Or. Lilly and DR.. Reavis will again
speak and all the men of the city will do
well to IKE advantage Of this opportn-
plty to hear these two powerful speak
era. At this closing service the ladies
are also invited and the whole church
will be open to both ladies and gentle
men. So fsr as there may be room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
POLICE COURT.

Justice Il. B. CAtou presiding
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
John Trusx, charged with interfering
with Constable A. j. Payne in the dis
charge Of his duty, was dismissed.
William Robinson and Harry Brown,
charged with beirg drunk 10 the Streets
we're fined So each.
Rawlett Stamps and Walter Turner,
both colored, charged with dls9rderlY
conduct, forfeited their collateral by fall
ing to appear. -,
James Brown, colored, charged with
disordsrly conduct and fighting, had bis
case continued.
Abel Sayers. charged with being drunk
and disorderly, WAS dismissed.
Bessie Marshall and Maggie Baker,
both colorad, charged with disorderly
conduct and fighting, were fined SlO
each.
P. W. Harvey, charged with selling
liquor to a minor, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
ACCUSED DISMISSED.

Officer Knight this morning cited P.
W. Harvey, who conducts saloon In
the northern section of the city, to sp-
pear before the Police Court on the
charge of selling liquor to minor. The
order was made at the instance of VIM.
FL. Travers, who alleged that Harvey
sold liquor to his son, who will not be
81 years old until the 10Th OF mex!
January. The complainant sverred that
he had previously warned the saloon
keeper Of the consequences of entertain
ing his son. Harvey in his defense
showed that he had followed the fathers
instructions, and that his SON had not
obtained liquor in his saloon since last
January. 1t was also alleged that the
youth had stated that he was OF lawful
age. The accused was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Mason Smith and wife, who have
been visiting Cape May snd other points
10 New jersey, have returned to theii
home 10 this city.
Mr.. Mshlon Januey is visiting Mr.
Winston Boiling in Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Boothe have
retained from a visit to Atlantic City
and also from visit to Mrs. Boothe'i
sister, Mrs. George Carr Henry, at Nor
ristowD, n. j.
Mr.. and Mrp. Turner Martin, Of Alex
andris, have been spending several day.
with their parents In Warrenton.-
Democrat.
Representative Oarlin left yesterday
for Louisa, where he will speak today,
He is slated to make an address at Ma
nsssss tomorrow and at Hsymarke
Wednesday. Mr.. Oarlin has just return
ed from stumping tour through TIL
state.
Mr.. JOSEPH L. Barker who has beer
I'll at the Alexandria Hospital for som'
time past is slowly impr 1ving.
Mr.. Joel NJ. Adsm,, formerly of thi
city, but now Of Newport News, is II
the city today.
Mr.. James Paterson, formerly OF thi
CITY. but now OF Fairfax county, Is II
the city today. ,
Mr.. N. s. Grsenswsy has gone L
Fawneroye, Pa, TO spend few days.
Miss Mary E. Osrlin has returned
from Elicott City, where abe spent
part of the summer and fall.
Miss Constance Boush has returns
from HaddOLfeld. N. j where sh
spent the past few weeks.
Miss Jessie Armstrong attended
dance given by the Dunbsrton Club, II
Washington, last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
AMUSEMENTS.

The people of the city we're afforded a
rare trest on Saturday night, for the
moving picture houses never showed TO
better advantage. Tonight will be just
as good, if not better. Special shows
have been arranged and general good
time is expected.
At the Opera House there will be an
entire change in pictures, sgood comedy
and strong dramas. New vaudeville,
the two Frankfords, song and dance ar
tists. Mr.. Busey will sirg "Pm starv'
lug for Sight of YOU"
Al the Alexandria Amusement Com
pany the following will be presented
1.-The stolen Duck f" "Rosa, the Italian
Flower Girl" THE Hands" and
Rheumatism" These sre all first
class reels and must be seen to be appre-
cisled.
The Elite Picture Company will give
tonight one of the best shows ever Of
fered the public one hour of motion pic
torres. ''Tbe Psrlop," "a Strong
Gsle." "a Lord fer a Day" "Mys;ery
of the Mountsins," and SCOT t'eiouI
Nervous Twitchirg" The above sub
iects sre very fne, aud lyon have Ia
blues We will cure them for nickel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
MYSTERY DEEPENs.

The mvsterv SURF ,uudiDg the killing OF
Alien an Edward Far and the wound
inc Of their brother in-lsw, Thom'
Posey. near Manassas, last Thursday,
deepens. The only two witnesses to the
tragedy, Thomss POsey and his wife,
confess their inability u remember all
of the grewsome details Of the double
fratricide.
In an interview yesterday Mrs. Ed
ward Fair was uuspariug in her dennn.
citation OF her dead husband. She SAID
that time and again during their mar
ried life he had threatened her life Win
gun and axe.
Thomss Posey, or TUCK" as be Is
called, admits there had been some n9-
plesssntness b,tween himself and Ed,
wsrd Fair, growing out OF a trivial
matter When asked about the in'
mediate occasion of the quarrel when
led to the killing, Posey said; Jealousy
If Harvey Oornwell, about twenty-five
vears old. But l don't suppose Lucy
ever spoke to Harvey. He accused her
of being with him, bat be was iDnocen'. "
'Tuck" Posey's version of the events
of Thursday night in which he bore SO
conspicuous q part is IS follows:
"Al and heard him cursing his step
mother. When We got there he was very
ugly, bat went away. aud shortly after
returned, still with his gun. | tried TO
get it from him and be struck me over
the head. When the gun exploded the
shot struck me. He then shot Al. All
the time we were struggling for possess
sion of the gun. Minnie helped AL toto
the house. When she returned Ed nearly
had me. ] told her to get the axe, when
abe did. Ell was much larger than l,
and was weak from pain and loss OF
blood. and as l could strike with out
one hand, the frat blow did not XII
him. I continued to strike him with The
axe until 1 got back into the house.
was all in"
Mrs. Posey's story is practically the
same as her husbands.
"Wben Mrs. Edward Fair returned,
she said: "Oh, Tom, have you killed
EdH If you haven't, go finish him. Ii
you don't, he will come in and mob US
ALL"
The grand jury meets today, and 8
number Of witnesses have been sum-
moned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
KNIGHTs OF COLUMBUS.

Plans have been completed by Filzgtr
aid Council, Knights of Columbus. fol
the celebration OF discovery Day" TO-
night at the Young Mems Sodslity Ly-
cenm Hall. An interesting musical
and literary programme will be given
also. The programme includes sketch
by the Carroll Institute Dram'tic Club
of Washington. At the conclusion OF
the programme refreshments will be
served by Rsmmel Bros. and there will
be dancing. The members and their
lady friends have been invited to DC
present There will be no cards OF sd-
mission. The following ladies and
gentlemen will render the programme
Misses Anita Dietrich, Agnes Downey,
Marguerite Quits, May Austin, Anna
Cochran and MesSrs. james OShea,
Btrnsrd Woener, Maurice Fitzgerald, o.
Washington; Misses Kathryn Brill,
Madeline Byrne, janet Rowen, Kathryn
Bineil, Mrs. A. d. Monitor and MeSsfS.
Richard Writ, Benz. Wheatley and
Marin Green OF this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
SUNDAY DRINKS,

Several men were before the Police
Court this morning charged with being
drunk on the streets yesterday. All
but one "a soldier from Fort Myer) we're
fined. The offender had remained
over his time and he will be fined $50
when he shall have returned to the fort.
Several other men who were on the
streets yesterday in drunken condition
managed to steer clear Of the police
The Sunday law is still being violated 10
Alexandria, but the parties who dis
peuse liquors on that day seem hard to
apprebeDd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-12
TEACHERS MEETING.

A meeting of the Alexandra Teach.
ers' Association was held on Friday AZ
ternoon in Was iOgton School, Dol. I.
H. Ficklin, president Of the association,
presiding and Miss Anna Summers, sec.
retary. Routine business was transacted
and Hiss Pearl Hoffman was elected
delegate to the State Association which
meets at Newport News, noxt month.