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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16

Col W, F. TUCKER. qusriermsster
general OF the United states srmy, was
recently arrested charged with deserting
bis wife, daughter Of the late Gen,
John A, Logan. At the time Of bis ar
Fsst he was accompanied by woman
with whom it is said he hiss been living.
Ms. Logan, when told Of the srrest said
she aud her daughter bad borne the "ou.-
rsgeous treatment" OF Col. Tucker up to
this timein silence except that they had
appealed t. the War Department to have
him cOurt-martisled. Continuing she
ssi6:
For some reason the War Department
will not take up q case like this against
az officer They have attempted 10
force us to bring divorce proceedings
sgsinsl him, but that we will never do.
| wsnt 10 bsve the world know shout
this di.gr ,c4fOl COZ duct, that other poor
womeo who have been ssddened by The
conduct of their hus snds in the Philip
pines may have some protection. 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
Policeman Caught Bundle.

New York, Get. l6.-FIames were
shooting out Of the upptr story windows
OF house on west Eighty-ninth street
today when Policeman John ThomI 500
DASHED back from the alarm box. a
frantic woman appeared at the third
story window holding white bundle 10
her arms. "Cstch herl save her" 81 g
screamed. "Let Ter come" yelled
Thompson all in a bunch, holding OUT
his arms hfroicsliy. The woman tosse
the blsnketed form over the sill and
screamed 10 suspense IS she watched 1t
fall lightly and safely into Thompson
sturdy srns. "Bless the little darling"
said Thompson to Policeman Whiting,
his psr.ner. 81 have one of them st
home mestlf" $50 we ]" said WIFI
ing, "but mine is bull terrier" And
looking down Thompson saw protruding
fr m the blsnkst the shiny black nose
of French poodle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
From Washington.
Of the Alexandria Gssette.l

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, Oct. 16.
The Navy Department today announ.
ced that plans ere being prepared for 9
cruise of the Pacific feet to the west
coast OF South America, leaving Magada'
lena bay on the completion Of the battle
practice this fall, visiting the ports OF
Panama, Csllso, OOquimbo and Talca-
busDo, returning in time for the spring
rec I'd practice on the North American
coast, and then proceeding to Californian
ports.
1t is stated here that the Standard Oil
case, the one involving the $29, 900, 900
foe, will not be reached in the U. s.
Oircu t Court this week.
An unususl number of changes in the
diplomatic corps stationed at the Capital
are scheduled to occur this winter as the
result of deSth, resignation, transfer,
and, in at least one case, removal.
TOday's cabinet meeting lasted over
two hours and half. 1t is understood
that the greater part of the session wss
devoted to a discussion of the political
tnstion throughout the country. New
Y rk and Ohio still appear to be the
pivotal states in the campaign, accord
ing to the best advice.
A shaft Of granite to the memory OF
Brig. Gen. Theodore J. WHIT, PeuDsyl-
vania's favorite soldier, was today un-
yelled at the Arlington National Gene
terry with appropriate ceremonies, in
which Fl. NJ. Edwards and Maj. Gen.
J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff, U. 8. A..
part cpated. Miss Pabst, Of Wilkes
barre, niece of the dead soldier drew
the veil. Ger. Whit had q long aud
honorable service in the army, from the
beginning of the civil war through the
Spanish American war, aud later with
the army of Cuban Psci6cation 10 1906
and 1907.
d. E. Thompson, Ambassador to
Mexico called on the president today to
say good bye. He will leave In two
weeks for his pest of duty.
Although conceding thst there will be
falling of in the labor vote 10 Penn
sylvania this election, Senator Knox
told the president today thst personal
investigation on bis part convinced him
that there was no truth In the repor! OF
serious dssfection. The senator has
agreed to deliver two speeches 10 his
state, one on Tuesday night at the
Academy Of Music in Philadelphia and
the other in Pittsburg on the night of
the 30th and declares that there 1t no
doubt Uf Representative Dalzelps re-
turning to Congress.
The question OF jurisdiction of the To-
terstste Commerce Commission over
water carriers 10 being argued today at
a hearing granted representatives Of rail-.
road and steamship lines who contend
the commission has no power to regulate
the rate 90 steamship lines for foreign
ports. In ruling on May 8, the COM
mission held that water carrier TO
foreign ports could not join with rail-
road IN making through rate on pass
eogers and freight, which has been sp-
pesled.
The receipts of the government are
falling behind the income by from two
to three million dollars day and the
president is aDxions to strike fair bal
soce before he rttires from Office on
March 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16

The resumption of work at the
Philadelphia mint, practically at full
capacity, shows that the prospect Of the
election of Bryan and Kern and q demo.
cratic House of Representatives, is not
having the effect Of arresliDg the resumP-
ton of business activity. Director OF
the Mint Leach admitted today that The
demand for subsidiary silver, which is
always a sure indication Of great business
activity, had become so keen that The
minis would have to hustle from this on
to meet it.
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to meet 1t.

SPEAKER CANNON is not likely to be
one of the campaign orators in New
York. 1t became known yesterday that
the campaign managers sre uncertain
how votsrs would receive him, psrticu-
lsrly were he to make his stumping tour
those as fiery as it has been 10 SON
other parts Of the country. For this
reason it hiss been arranged to call of
the Cannon programme, and unless the
speaker himself should intsrpose some
vigorous objection he will not speak in
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
New York Stock Market,

New York, October l6-Aiter the first
few minutes the market became decided
ly strong, several stocks scoring gains
ranging frJm fractions to about one
point. There was fractional reaction
before the end Of The hour which left
prices at the end of the hour slightly
above Yesterdays close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
Trouble TO be Adjusted .

Toxic, Oct. 16.-Jspsn and Chine,
1t was announced today, has reached a
basis OF settlement Of the difficulty srls-
ing ont OF Ihs recent clash between the
Japanese garrison in Ksntso, northern
Korea and a company Of Chinese msrau-
ders. Japsn made formal protest H.
the Chinese war Office refused permission
to the garrison soldiers TO pursue the
Chinese across the border. The bssis OF
settlement Was not made public, but It is
said that the matter will be amicsely
adiusted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
Railway Bridge Blown Up.

81. Petersburg, Oct .l6.-The railway
bridge EVER the Bosnia river ct Vrandnk,
was blown up today, according to a die
patch to the Noveo Vremya. Strsyevo,
the capit,l Of B,sis, is cut of BY the
destruction Of the bridge. The dispatch
does not place the responsibility for the
act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
Killed Ina Riot,

Lisbon. Oct. 16.-Tweuty-th rec per.
sous we're killed or moitally wounded
and forty others seriously hurt t,dsy 10
a riot at Zamb-AEsmbUja between the
monarchsts and republicans during the
municipal election primaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
THE AOUEDUOT BRIDhE.

Engineer Commissioner Morrow of the
District of Columbia sees no occasion for
alarm regarding the condition of the
Aqueduct bridge. Ee says: "rhe
br dge, ia my Iopiniou, lie as safe as it
has been in the lat thirty years.
Two new piers have been constructed
recently, aud in making 80 examination
of the piers, 1t Is DOUBTLESS the irtantionI
of Mi. Spencer Cosby. engineer IN
charge of The Washing ton Aqueduct, to-
recommend en- appropriation for add
tlonal repairs to the structure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
Mill Burning.

Minneapolis, Oct. l6.-The giant
mill and elevators of the Northwestern
Con,olidsted Milling Company, caught
FIRE at noon today aud are burning fierce
Iy. The entire fire department OF the
ty is working on the FIRE. The mill Is
the second largest in the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
For Chapped Skin

Chapped skin whether on the hands or
face may be cured in one night by spply'
ing Chamberisin's Salve. 1t is also un-
equsled for 81 T, nipples, burns and scslds.
For sale by W. F Creighton and Rich
ard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
EIy's Cream Balm has been tried and

Ely's Cream Balm has been tried and
over he country. 1t has won place in the
fumily medicine closet am ing the reliable
hou' ebo.d remedies, where it is kept at hand
for use in treating cold in the head just az
soon as soon as some member f the house hold
begins the preliminary IN ezing or snuff ny.
IL gives Immediate relief I'd day or two's
treatment will put stop TO a cold which
might. If not checked. become chronic and
run into rad case Of eatarrh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16

Kodol is a combination of the natural d.
gestive juices and it d gests all classes Of food
and every kind Of food, so you see 1t will do
the work that the stomach itself does. Sold
by w, F. Creighton Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16
DIED.
Tuesday.

Thurs iay. October 10, 1905 at $50 p. m.
at 1911 Queen street. THOMAS BROWN
BAILEY. Funeral 10 O'Clock Satdr 'sy
morning. Relatives invited. Iutsrment pri-
yats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16

SECRETARY OF WAR LUKE WRIGHT
will speak in Norfolk the latter part OF
October. He is scheduled to speak in
Richmond on the Goth and 1t is probable
that be will go to Norfolk on the 9th.
His address, of course, will be In the
int rest of the republican national ticket,
aud of Mr.. Groner, the G. D. P. csndi-
date for OongeSs from that district.
Gen. Wright was once stanch democrat
but deserted his party and became a
"gold bug" Then he seized atthe bait
of Office thrown out by the republicans
aud swallowed the hook, line aud sinker.
De is now seeking to make converts to
his new faith among his own people OF
the south. Can he succeed?
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The Market.

Georgetown D. c.. Oct. To- Wheat 1921.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-16

Entire WHEAT FLoUR Just received by
]. @, NHRURH.
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civil life such things could not 90 on,
but in the army it is different.

civil life such things could not 90 on,
but in the army it is different.
This is 8 severe arrsignment OF the
American army, but many believe 1t Is
to trdp, IS Mrs. Logan speaks BY the
card. Bot that "such things" can Ego
on" in the army that would not be per-
mittsd in civil lite, Is charge that de-
wands prompt and rigid investigation
and summary punishment to all guilty
parties. 1t is an open secret that the
treatment of the Filipino women BY both
off GERS and men of the American army
is a sin aud shame and has brought
rel roach upon the United States as
supposedly christian country. Now
that the wives OF these men ere becoming
aware of how they are being wronged
ID sre t.kiug the matter up, 1t is hoped
that reformation may be brought about.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-11-26
By CLARISSA MACKIE

NE WARD bent
over her knitting.
her wrinkled face
puckered In t o
harsh lines that
belled the mild
brown eyes be
hind the steel
bowed spectacles.
James chair was
dra WI In front of
the stove. and her
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clicking needles kept time to the tick
ing Of the big clock.
Suddenly the door opened, and an
other woman entered She was tall
and thin, with scanty dark hair strain
ed away from her forehead.
''Howdy do. Jane Ward?" she said In
n deep masculine voice. seating her.
could stare into Jane Wards face. Il
thought I'd run In and see what prep
arations you was making for Thanks
giving this year.
Jane Ward looked up. II amt max
ing none" she said. with a little snap
Of her lips. land you know it. Esther
Pike. You know amt keeping
Thanksgiving any more"
you're tempting Providence. Jane.
returned the other woman succinctly.
tempting fiddlesticks.' snorted
Jane contemptuously II kept Thanks
giving for thirty years, and you've ct
with me often enough 10 know that l
kept it well!'
Esther Pike WINGED. There amt no
denying but you set mighty liberal
table. Jane" she said hastily What
l meant was that 1t does seem dread
full wicked for you to set up and say
you won't keep no Thanksgiving when
every soul in Upper Village is laying
out to have something. Even the dar-
k!es down In the Patch are
Jane Ward arose and Strengthened
her little figure. She pointed shining
needle at Esther Pike. who wriggled
as though she were impaled upon its
end. How many years is it since
kept Thanksgiving. Esther Pike?' de-
Mauded Jane.
"Oh. four or five. guess" replied
Miss Pike reluctantly.
"A,n't II ever since my son Asa was
lost ut sea-" Quavered Jane Ward.
''Yes-for goodness sake-yes. or
course l know it, Jane. didn't mean
no harm" Miss Pike was visihly
alarmed ar James strange manner.
"A,u't you been here every Thanks
giving eve 10 ask ME If was going 10
keep Thanksgiving?
YES" returned Esther as family as
her booming tones would allow.
What is 1t you're trying IL find out,
them" demanded Jane Ward harshly.
"po you think I'm going 10 keep
Thanksgiving just because you come
and tell ME I'm flying In the face Of
Providence II I dou'tf Providence
Numph,'
Esther Pike paled and rose to her
ungainly height. ~ guess III he going.
Jane Ward" She said sourly. Il amt
partial TO visiting hlasphemersr
Jane sat down In her chair again.
We'll. Esther. by the time you've
made the round Of Upper Village and
told everybody that Jane Wards a
hlasphenler it'll be time to get home
and set Your own pot a-biling"'
The door slammed sharply. and Jane
Ward, bending over her knitting. felt
the hot tears dropping on the blue sock.
She was thinking OF that Thanksgiv-
ing eve five years before. when she
had watched for Asa's return The
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in years. and I've written. God knows
/ have written Tears fell down Asa
Wards hropzei cheeks and splashed
upon the hands which were tightly
claspei in Captain Smiths.
shes all right, boy" wheezed the
captain joyfully, now fully convinced
that the substantial hands be held
were not ghos,ly ones. but she's
grieved herself most 10 death. It Will
be a great shock 10 her.
Take NE 10 her now. captain, or,
stay. is she still in the OLD placer"
Yes. But where have you been: We
thought you were lost
Il was picked up by southbound
tramp steamer and carried around the
cane TO the south sea Islands and Chi
na. got a JOB on Yangtse river
steamer and wrote mother regularly.
! don't know why she did not hear.
Then l wrote TO you. and have been
strsid 10 come home for His voice
broke.
Run along. lad. Jane Ward Is wait
ing for you. Joy never kills. Make
haste"
Jane Ward surveyed the table visit
fully II was set now with all the
viands. and no stranger had come 10
partake OF them: she felt no appetite
for them herself. She turned away
with sudden revulsion OF feeling and
q sharp return Of the old bitterness.
81 that Instant the gate clicked.
There was TIE Light. firm step OF the
path. he door was flung open. and
"ASa, Asa, Asa She cried !aytully
"--hs L5.l Is very 600"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-11-26
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Jane Wards Thanksgiving
BY CLARISSA MACKIE Copyright 1908 BY America" Pr'''
Copyright. 1908. by American Press
Association

ed lamp and made cup of tea
Then she got out some apple sauce and
bread and butter and ate her supper
After that was over she washed the
dishes and sat down again before the
fire. Somehow tonight seemed differ
ent from former Thanksgiving ewes.
There was reminder of that other
low wall OF the wind through the oak
trees. and the swishing of the locust
boughs against the roof sounded like
the rush of waves.
There was tiercer blast. a rising
shrek, and Jane arose and clasped her
hands to her ears. \ shudder of SUI
perstitious horror crept over her. and
her skin seemed to shrink as the little
house rocked on its foundation. Then
the wind subsidized as suddenly as II
had arisen and there was dead still
ness.
Jane sank trembling to her knees.
Lord, whatever has come over me?"
She whispered brokenly. Il am weak
as a baby to be scared by sQuall like
that" She kuelt there for Il long time
with closed eyes and then gradually
there came a great peace into her worn
face. Her lips moved noiselcssly. and
Jane Ward prayed
III do what l can to give feast
to some poor SOUL" murmured Jane
rs she got upon her feet. God forgive
me for sinful woman"
She lighted lantern and. tying Il
shawl over her head. went out into the
night. 1t was moonlight. and the path
to the chicken house was Il broad,
white way down which her little fig
urc walked. leaving rrotesQue. black
shadow behind It, The air was crisp
and sharp. and there was light wind
IA singular change from the sudden
sQuall that had So unnerved her.
Jane pushed the door open and look
ell around. The large white rooster.
the youngster Of the flock and the ap-
pie Of Jane Wards eye. grumbled At
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pantry was g0oanips with tcothsome
viands. Asa's favorite pies stood In q
TOW on the shelf. and Ass's e>okies
and Asa's doughnuts awaited him IN
deep, COL pots. The turkey was stuff
Ell and waiting. the cranberry sauce
nodded IN the best glass preserve
dish.
Asa's room was warmed and wait
ing. His slippers stood before the FIRE,
where the Boston roscker awaited his
tired body. The great IRE on the
hearth reflected all these things and
shone On James tired. eager face,
watching AZ the window. when Captain
Smith came hating UP the path and
told her. The gale. man overheard,
Asa Wari-that was all. The bluff
old captain Went away. and Jane
Wari. IN & fury Of grief. devastated
her larier and threw the viands 70 the
fowls. Jane lived alone after that. he,
stony esignat!on broken by occasional
fierce bursts q gTief, Never after tha,
night did Jane Wand keep ThanSsg.v-
iuS she took q fierce delight In fast
Ing On thst particular day that was set
apart fov Thanksgiving.
TwlAsA; gathered u. and Jane light
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before night" replied Jane. II there
don't. the food won't he wasted"
Maybe I'll come over tomorrow"
remarked Esther, with pickering
hope in her eyes. Perhaps I'll come
over and bring MY knitting"
DO" said Jane, without enthusi-
asm
She carried an armful Of wood up
stairs and filed the drum stove in
as the flames leaped up the chimney.
and Jane listened with a rapidly beat.
Ing heart Ii did Seem as though Asa
must be coming. Every ding bore
such an old familiar look. The cold
loneliness Of the later years had slip
ped away. and II needed only the firm,
light step bounding up the stairs 10
wipe out sn those bleak years and
bring back the warm. beautiful past
Captain Smith rolled down the street
toward the station. He turned once
and watched rabbit scuttlins across
the road. and his mouth watered as
be thought Of the delectable rabbit pie
that was browning IN the Smith oven
g, that moment.
When be faced about again he stared
into the eyes Of q stran -er-po, not q
stranger. but ghost. for the sea does
not give up her dead So II must be
ghost,
A hard hand on his shoulder. a IA
rliiiar voice ringing in his ea-s-the
hand AMI voice o. Asa Ward. But
Asa Ward was deat'
Hello. captain, Tel ne bow my dear
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yet somehow she slew the white
rooster, and while his headless body
still contorted before her Mortified eyes
she returned 10 the rooSt and sacrificed
yet another victim.
She carried them 10 the house She
built a roaring fire in her cooking
stove: she picked. cleaned and washed
the chickens and set them In the cool
pantry. She Went 70 the cellar and
brought up a pumpkin. That night
she made pumpkin pies; she made
cookies and douchnutS: she got apples
from the garrett and cider from the
cellar.
She built fire in the drum stove in
Asas room. She aired his bed and
warmed it with the Old brass warming
pan. She made all ready for the com
ing Of some one as She had made ready
Ave years ago.
1t was o'clock when Jane Ward
went 10 bed. and the tired old woman
fell Immediately into deep. sound
sleep from which She did not awaken
until the morning was well advanced
With nabatei vigor Jane prepared
her Thanksgiving dinner. The chick
ems We're roasting in the oven: the
table in the dining room was spread
/ with spotless cloth; the blue and
white dishes reflected the freight;
the sun shone on the glass dishes of
currant jelly and turned them into
glowing rubieS. Above all was the
Thanksgiving atmosphere.
Esther Pike trampei heavily into
the Kitchen and stopped short at the
sight Of Jane Wand. Jane was peelilg
vegetables There We're great golden
turnips. silver skinned onions, crisp
white potatoes. cracking spicy celery.
Good morning. Esther Pike" said
Jane kindly. u was afraid I'd scared
you away for good and all last night,
hope you don't mind what a disap
pointed old woman says out Of the
hardness OF her heart"
Land. no." calculated Esther cor
daily. Il am dreadful pleased you've
come to your senses, Jane Ward. Go
| ing TO have company to dinner" she
asked eagerly.
81 don't know" returned Jane sober
~. I'll have whoever the Lord sends.
Ny table is waiting for the hungry
and the needy"
Land. 1t makes ME hungry TO smell
all your good things" returned Esther
ueaninSly.
You staying with Ann?" asked Jane
abruptly.
Yes; we're going to have roast pork
and apple sauce"
That amt 70 be despised-" returned
Jane.
Il thought you wasn't soing to keep
Thanksgiving no more. Jane Wand"
said Esther presently. with keen
glance at the old woman.
/ Il wasn't going 10 TIL l got to think
ing things over. and made Up my
mind l would keep II every year"
said Jane slowly. while her faded eyes
filed with tears
Well guess III be going along
Seems too bad Il nobody comes along
You'd have 4 lot Of vietuals on your
hands. said Esther. rising and peer
lI- into the vel ..llcd pantry
Il guess somebody Il come along
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WE BRING EVERYTHING

with US when we start on Job Of
Plumbing. No sending back for a
forgotten tool or an extra piece of
pipe. The time we charge for is
spent in doing your actual Plumb
ing Work, not sitting around wait
ing for things we should have
trc ught in the first place. Sounds
coed? Make us prove it.
ABERDEEN SHIP CHANDLERY co.
Ais East Wishkah St. Phone 2571
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the { 70 w Il / u {,
hens about him.
He sat invit,nsly
near the door. II
he had been in
the topulost cor
ncr Of the rcoSt
Jane Ward would
have capture i
him that night.
She had never
Killed a chicken
in her life-tie
sight IF blood
made her faint