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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
TOday's TeIegraphic News
After cannon's Scalp.

Chicago, Sept. 9O.-When the regular
business sessions of the Rock River
Methodist conference began today, plans
we're laid for continuing the fight to Gust
"Uncle Joe" Cannon, not only from
tae speakership of the House but also
from bis seat in Congress. Simultsne-
ously Rev. PA. Baker, general superin'
,endent of the American Anti-Saloon
League, was sen! to Cannon's district to
carry on the war there. Rev. Baker
aroused the conference to a high pitch
of enthusiasm with speech during
which he Denounced Speaker Cannon as
"the greatest barrier to moral advance
meut 10 the country" Three hundred
methodist ministers shouted a,ssnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

IHE democratic rally st the opera
House last night was a genuine mani
festaliou of the patriotism of old Alex
sndris and refutstion Of the oit're-
pea,ed assertion that lethargy exists In
the party. Mr.. Bryan carried the city
by a large msjoriiy in 1896, and the
enthusiasm last night showed he hiss
lost no ground here. The meeting was
held under the auspices of the Brysr ,
Kern and Osrlin Club OF Alexsnorls.
Mr.. Samuel G. Brent, the president Of
the organization, presided, and his re-
marks after having called the meeting
70 order were we'll conceived and vel
delivered. The speeches MI samueI
Kelley, sleclor-st-large of ViTginis,
from Richmond, ard Capt. R. G. Parks,
of Page county. were spirited, interest
ing and instructive. These gentlemen
have made the political conditions o
the county close study, and they
sby portrayed the ipius ice of the pres
.ent tariff laws and the operations OF 'h'
trusts which have been allowed to fat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
The Bankers.

Denver, COL, Sept. 90 Today
marked the opening Of the regular SEES
sion of the convention of the American
Bankers Association. Governor Bucht-
fell and Mayor speer delivered addressed
of welcome. The sessions we're devoted
to addresses by prominent Blankets and
political economists, aud to a discussion
of various 6narcisl topics. Col. j. ID.
Powers, president of the association, in
his opening address denounced The bank
guaranty plan as dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
After Anarchists.

Budapest, Sept. 3O.-Police suthOri-
ties are securing the city tIdsy In su ef-
fort to arrest well-knOwn snarchi t, who
are suspected OF being behind plot To
assassinate King Alfonso and CUES n
Victoria of spain on their visit to the
Hungarian capital. The police broke up
a meeting Of anarchists last night and
arrested % OF tle par .icipanis. All were
released today except the three LEADER.
Tae oh rs will be kept uader surVe i
lance until tie royal visi. is completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
woodward & L0tlrOD,
10th, 18th, F.& G.Sts., NV.
Washington, d. G.
Autumn EXPOSE
ton of
PARTISAN MILLINERY.

To describe the hats collectively:
superbly rich in color; exquisite 10
sweeping grace Of line; fascinating in
variety of trimming effects; plumss and
plumsge OF every kind; roses larger and
more beautiful than you have ever seen;
aigrsttes, wings, cocksdes, unique orns-
ments, Grecisn copper buckles, and
various other odd and attractive novel;
ties.
Besides these, we show beautiful hats
from New York's cleverest designers,
and many from our own workrooms.
And these Woodward & Lothrop hats
will BE- worthy rivals Of the French ere
stjons-the same materials, the same
colors land such rarely beautiful colOrs
were never before seeD), aud the same
subtle element of style.
You are cordially invited--come any
day, or every day. Millinery Psrlors,
second floor, 10th ct.
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Rugs.

We have Just purchased q large lot Of
Domestic Rugs, in carpet and smaller
sizss, which We offer 1t about a fourth
less than regular prices. In the main,
they are patterns which the mauufac-
turers, for one reason or another, have
discontinued making.
They are smslt lots and one-of-a.kind
designs; all new, perfect goods, in every
way desirable, snd SIRE excellent values
1L3x15-it Wilton Rugs, $50. Value.
$3.50.
9x12-f. Wilton Eugs, $50. Value,
$3.50.
9xl2-t Body Brussels Rugs, $25.
Value, $50.
9x12.n. Administer Rugs, $3.50.
Value, $27. so.
S.3x10 Oft. Administer Rugs, $40.
Value, s25.
6x9 #. Administer Rugs, $l5. Vslu9,
500.
6x9-ft. Administer Rugs, $l9 so.
Value, SIS so.
S.Sx10 Off. Brussels Rugs, $lS so.
Value, $l7.50.
3x5.3.tt. Wilton Rugs, Sc. Value,
So 90
9xl2-ft. Mating Rugs, S.. Vslue,
$3.50.
Oxl2-t. Fiber Rugs, $3.50. Value,
s12.
1SxS6-in. Saratoga Bath Rugs, $l.OO.
Value, $l.25.
24x4S.ip. Saratoga Bath Rugs, 81 co.
Value. 1925.
9Ox6O-in. Saratoga Bath Rugs, SO CO..
Value, SO so.
96x72.in. Saratoga Bath Rugs, 81 90.
Value, $3.50.
Fourth hoor-G 81.
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ten upon the great msss OF the people
bv rspublicsn administrations

THE New York Tribune admits that
the political riotipg 10 Cuba, lis at
least as much reproach to intriguing
Americans as to the Cubsns themselves"
And more so. The snnexationists are at
work there "fJr what there is in it, for
themselves while others who are bene-
fitted thereby want the American troops
t. remain there,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
New Yn,k sock Market

New York. sept. 30.-Thr gains made at
the opening were fairly well mainta;ne1 Ia
tn. hrs. hour, but business was small II
volume and prices fftei the first few minutes
we're narrow The general N nket coatinu, IA
la drifting manner, selling appearing at in
rvals. causing downward movement an :
leaving prices just about unchanged from
yesterdays closing.
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WoodthrOp & LOthrOp
COMMUNICATED.
BAD COMPANY.

1t would be well for some of the psr-
ents in our city to look into the habits
aud company kept by their children.
Youths from II 10 IA years old, era
permitted at will to roam the streets sit'r
night falls with boisterous and vulgar
uttersnces, and jeers at peaceful citizens
that pass along our highways. Some OF
these poor unfortunates may have been
denied tbs boon OF proper training. a
COL tinuance Of toe evil, will force the su-
thoritie. to take cOgnizance thereof-snt
the rapid ty in lite growth makes it all
The more oblgstory. Thereby it is hop d
to effect non disturbance TO our C IT,
zens, and probsb'y prevent an aching
heart of some by others, for truly such
behavior leads ID one of the roads to the
prisons of cur country. x.
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Good for BiIiousness.

81 took two of Cbsmberlsin's
Stomach and Liver Tables last night.
aud | felt fifty per cent. better than /
have for weeks, says j. j. Firestope Of
Allegsn, Mich. ..They are certainly q
fine article Tor biliousness" For sale by
W. F. Creighton ami Richard Gibson.
Samples free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
Make a note now to get EIy's Cream

Make note now 20 get Ely's cream
Balm If you are troubled with nasal catsrrh,
hay feyer or cold 10 the head. II is purifying
and soothing to the sensitive membrane that
lines the air-pissages. IL is made to overcome
the disease, not to foil the palient By short.
deceptive relief There is no cocaine nor
mercury in it. Do not be talked into taking
a substitute for Ely's Cream b I'm. all drug
gists sell it. Price SOC. Mailed by Ely Bro =,
So Warren Street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
SECOND LlEUrENANTS.

Among the ninety-oue young men
appointed from civil life by the presi-
dent to be second lieutensots in the
army are the following from Virginia !:
Robbins Simpson, of Alexandra; Ken
meth s. Perkins, Norfolk; E. NJ. GltI-
rick, Fredericksburg; A. q. Campbell,
Fort Defiance; ]. I. Rowe, Hampton;
A. S. J. Tucker, LexiDg on; w. P.
Boatwright, New CsItIu; ]. B. May
nsrd, Portsmouth; G. W. O. Whiting,
Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

One fireman was killed and several
persons badly injured today in ire IN
the business section of Dsllss, Tex,
which caused loss Of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Kcdol will, iu a very short time, enable the
stomach to do TIE work it should do, and the
work il should do is TO digest all the food you
eat. II makes the stomach sweet aud il is
pleasant to take. It is sold here by w. F.
Creighton & Co.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Boston, 5; Brooklyn, 2.
Chicago, s; Cincinnati, 2.
Pittsburg, 7; st. Louis, O.
Pittsburg, 6; St. ouis, 8.
New York, 6; Philadelphia, 2.
Pbila ielphia, Z; New York, 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Entire WHEAT FLOUR just received by
J. G. AILBURH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are srSail
pills, easy TO take, gentle and sure. Sold by
w. +. Creighton d Go.
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LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS KhSULIbs
Detroit, 4: Washington, /.
Detroit, 7; Washington, 3.
Chicago, 8; Boston, l.
Chicago, 2; Boston, O..
St. Louis, 8; New York, 0.
st. Louis, Q; New York, l..
Cleveland, 5; Philadelphia. 4.
Cleveland, 8; Philadelphia, 0.
HOW THEY STAND.
w l. Pct W L Pet
Detroit....-. Sc 81 585 Boston,. e. 30 76 4lg
Cleveland. S6 90 58l PhDs,pbia, % ~ 4od
Chicago. So 81 67o Wash'n-.... Oh 81 d dSV
st, Louis. 50 90 55S New YORK. 40 " ool
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The Market.
Wholesale Prices of Produce.

Georgetown n G.. Sept. 80 - Wheat $3.50
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
On q New Footing.

Absalom Foote, an eccentric old gen
tleman who had grown tired of life In
the city, decided to move to some small.
er town. free from the roar of traffic
the hustle and confusion Of the throng
ing multitude, where he could end his
days TRANQUILITY, as became a man OF
his age. In casting about for loca:
ton, his eye CHANGED to light upon the
advertisement, In village paper, OF
one Thomas X. Foote, who wanted IL
dispose OF his boot and shoe store. at
a bargain. having made up his mind tc
remove to the city.
That's the very thing" he said
selling shoes is nice easy occupation
1t will give me just enough to do TO
keep me from stagnating. and it won't
wear me out with overwork I'll inves-
tigate it. It's queer. though, that his
name is Foote, my name is Foote, he
wants to come to the city, and want
to 60 to the country"
A visit to the little town decided
him. He liked its appearance and Ioca-
ton. He was pleased, moreover. with
Foote's Shoe Store" and bought it.
goodwill and ALL at bargain.
WELL" said the other Mr.. Foote
you won't have to change the sign"
NO" he answered, slowly: I'm iast
add little to it,"
The next day he added this. just be-
low the sign:
"This Place Has Changed Feet"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
giving this time, grandpa?" Janet in
quired.

giving this time, grandpa?" Janet In
quired.
ITO Tommy's. ! reckon. You re-
member. was at your fathers last
year."
Janet did remember. She had not
thought of 1t at the time, but she now
recalled that although there had been
midday dinner, out of respect for
old times, her father had gone back to
his Office Immediately afterward, her
mother had entertained callers all the
afternoon, and she had gone driving
with party of young people. How
grandfather had put In the time she
had not the remotest idea. At Uncle
Toms it would be exactly the same,
for Uncle Tom was the busiest Of men.
and his wife and daughters supplied
a great amount of material for the So
ciety papers
stay at home this time, grandfath-
er. and YOU and 1 will have Thanks
giving all by ourselves, with maybe
some of the neighbors! !" she cried, i'm
"All right. honey. all right" he
agreed. heart w, and she saw a sudden
leap Of brightness in his blue eyes.
The two began planning at once, and
for the next fortnight there was no
lack of common interest.
Miss Indy, the old housekeeper, en-
tered warmly into their consultations.
But l won't say a word about it to
them" thought Janet. the next Min
day morning. So the letters which she
wrote and mailed were the exact dupli-
Gates Of those of the week before, ex-
cept that circumstances demanded a
report OF the chilly weather. In one
or two of those which came from the
children that week were inquiries as to
where grandfather would spend
Thanksgiving, so in her next commu-
nication Janet stated laconically that
her grandfather had decided to stay at
home.
Something must surely be the mat
ter with father" said Mrs. Isabel
Huntley, uneasily, when she received
her letter. lie hasn't spent q single
holiday at home since mother died
fifteen years ago. | don't like these lit.
tie notes of Japet's. She says father
is well, but | don't believe it. for il
he was he would do the writing him
self! I'm going home." So she can
celed number Of engagements and
went at once.
Spending Thanksgiving at home
Why, that is queer." unused Tom Hill
ditch. II thought he was coming to
us this time There is something
wrong, or he never would let Janet
be attending TO his correspondence
this way" lie slipped the letter into
his pocket, and called up his brother
Sam over the iong-distance telephone
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

Somewhat winds the the
o waseands the
all Sunday fair,
sang hymns
vivid the picture of the church and village folk,
sounding oak,
the country sde
bashuness would hide;
he
odime hymns father led
in the a
tirelessy
hild shmmering
butterflies seemed flowers awning
And o from
mother old time hymns, father led
o. wellngh
voice that old Happy Day thought could not
O,
patience and with with thoughts and motives pust
If 1 could spend that where
mo Ii
Will ii.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
ng practice, num-
Inferesfinr Bffs.

Tbs init of horsepower varies great
" in 1ifferent countries.
Blaokets were first made in England
In 1TJS by Thomas Blanket.
Loi.don has thirty-one daily papers
ard SO other periodical publications.
Financial disturbances have had a
serious effect on the tide Of immigra.
ton.
Th- japanese have taken to canning
sardiaes. Last year, 100000 caus
were sold by them.
Vegetarian meals are served for such
as wJot them in the cafe OF the ouse
of Parliament In London.
Th, London general postoffice recent
ly successfully delivered a letter adj
dressed Corner Hous, Two Stone Dogs
in Front"
A japanese company, with a capital
of 100000, has started codfishing
after the American method in the Ok
hotsk sea
gas engine ON the farm results in a
saving of from 20 to 90 per cent as
compared with horses
Gypsles OF Granada, Spain, are re.
markable among their race, for they
are cave dwellers, living in recesses
followed out of a hillside not far from
the city.
For many years there has been 4
well-known meteorological observatory
on the summit of the Pie du Midi de
Bigorre, in the Pyrenecs, at an altitude
of 9,40O feet.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

The wife in Abyssinia always owns
the house and contents.
Worry is one of the most fruitful
causes of consumption.
In proportion to its size, the beetle
is stronger than 100 horses.
The orange tree is said to produce
about 10000 oranges during its life.
Living expenses in New York have
been increased by IL per cent in one
year.
The fish candles of Alaska are being
sent over the world in quantities as
curiosities.
In Nuremberg there are 100 houses
which were built during the sixteenth
century.
There are 100000 Sunday schools in
the world. with something like 26,O00.-
| 600 pupils.
Costing five million dollars. the new
Thames tunnel for horse-drawn traffic
and pedestrians between Stepney and
Rotherhithe will in all probability be
ready for use shortly.
\ screen for electrocuting flies is
easily made and offers source of
much amusement. \ device of this
description was made by Chicago man
and was found to work admirably. The
screen was made. with the wires run
in, 4
terminal of small dynamo and the
cross wires connected to the other ter
minal. The two sets of wires were
insulated from each other. As soon
as the legs of the fly come in contact
with the wires of the screen the insect
stiffens out asA dies instantly and
painlessly
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
Adds Life to Fence Posts,

Impregnation with creosote has been
greatly cheapened by the introducticn
Of the "open tank" which can be IN
stalled at a cost of from $50 to SIS.
Or much less If an old boiler is used.
A tank with bottom twelve feet
square in area will suffice for treating
forty or fifty six-inch posts a day, or
double this number when two runs PER
day can be made.
The price of creOsite is about 10
cents per gallon in the East and Mid
die West, 16 cents per gallon on the
Pacif.< coast, ard q cents per gallon
I'm the Rocky mountain states. The
cost Of treating a post will therefore
vary from 4 to 10 cents. Properly
treated it should give service for at
least twenty years.
Experiments of the forest service
show that with preServative treatment
the durability of lodgepole pine in
Idaho is increased sixteen years.
The cost of creosote is there rela-
lively high. yet by treating posts there
Is saving, with interest at per cent
of cents per post yearly.
A detailed description of expert
J nents in preserving fence posts, togeth
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
Land n Safe Investment.

Whenever people begin TO talk OF
hard times and capital becomes timid
improved farm lands come into good
demand. This has been illustrated once
more since the financial furry of last
fall, as more people are now looking
this time last year.
There will be no depreciation, there
fore, in farm values this season, and
probably some advance will be noted.
People know that well located real es-
tate is as safe as the government IL.
self.
The question whether farming pays
much or little is not considered when
lutely sound investments The land is
always there Ii can neither be sto
len nor burned. With a rapidly de
veloping population the time is not fal
off when every acre of unoccupied land
in the United States will be wanted a
more than is asked for it to-day.
A truth which can easily be demon
strate1 il that farm land is too cheap
1t almost invariably goes at the mini
mum value. Government homesteadl
and other low-priced land in the Wes
accoun. for the low prices in the East
This is passing condition. In fact
the whole nation comprehends to-daJ
that the area of unreasonably cheaI
farms Is neay the end.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
News OF Interest
~SEzMnS~

You know that as we'll as I do" he
said, slowly.
Janet left him TO his paper, and wrote
four letters exactly alike, informing
the second generation of Hilditches
that their father was in his accustom-
ed health, tina: the weather was aus
picious for the cane crop, and that there
was no news Of interest.
and there isn't any of interest to
Them she unused, cynically, as she
sealed the letters, and then put them
in the mail box beside the road.
1t was not very easy at first to either
of them, for Grandfather Hilditch was
not accustomed to being assisted about
everything he did, and Janet had to
compel herself to discuss her own af-
fairs with him; but as the days went
by, they gradually found common
ground. Janet discovered that there
was certain fascination In driving
through the fields, watching what
changes a day and night had made
there. and it was quite exciting to
count over the big flock Of turkeys
every night to see that not one was
missing. The bronze on their wings
glistened and glowed
This is pine mast year. honey"
grandfather explained, when she re-
marked upon their beauty. you know
it falls only every second year, and
it makes the finest turkey meat In the
world. See those four great two-year-
olders? / shall ship those to the chill
dren for Thanksgiving. save the
pick Of the gobblers in each years
hatch TO keep over. At two years
old they are at their best"
where shall you go for Thanks
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30

We pity the fowl or chick that II
unprovided with shade during hot.
sweitering days. If you have no nat
ural shade in the way OF shrubs o.
trees. make a frame of boards anS
cover with muslin or canvas.
The hens begin to look ragged ow-
Ing TO losing their feathers. They ara
beginning to molt and need extra care
and attention during this period. so
as to get them over the melting period
as quickly as possible. Plenty of noa-.
lshiug food should be given them and
their quarters kept clean and free from
Iico
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always BougE
.' sssss the 3. IghzzzZ~

Under "HfarshaIIv Law.

Senator Paynter, Of Kentucky. Ways
that when James Watson Webb %
New York, made Tom Marshall, OF
Kentucky, a target for his editorial
lance. he struck a tartar. Marshall
challenged and insisted upon a duel,
which was fought near Wilmington,
Del. The principals we're stationed ten
feet apart, and exchanged shots with
out effect Marshall insisted upon an
other shot and both men fired simulta-
neously. Col. Webb staggered, his Sec
onds laid him on the ground and the
surgeon announced that he was
wounded below the knee.
THAT was the lowest act Of my life"
shouted Marshall stand him up
again for another shot"
But Webb was unable 70 stand. He
was taken to a hotel, where he was
laid up for several weeks. saying TO
his visiting friends: II am confined to
my bed. under Marshall law"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30
Answer Wa. Original Anyway.

After becoming wealthy in Chicago.
a prominent business man went TO
Washington, where his malapr0p wife
and daughters endeavorei TO buy their
way Into society. Senator Pettigrew.
Of South Dakota. says that one even
ing he set a large company to guess
ing his conundrum:
What is the difference between a
man going out of doors, in winter, and
a dog?"
The answer is: a man puts on an
overcoat, ard the dog pants"
Only two or three evenings later, the
eldest daughter Of the Chicagoan set
forth the same conundrum. as original.
although Senator Pettigrew sat be-
side her. When the people gave it up,
she told the answer:
a man puts on an overcoat, and the
dog puts on trcrlsers-"
Nobody laughed, and Senator Petit
grew corrected her, when she said:
II made little mistake 1t should
be. man puts on an overcoat, and the
dog puts on pantaloons."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30

After the new arrival had registered
the hotel clerk looked down the page
aad read: Jeremiah Greatchap
XXXI, Sseezixville. Ind, U. s. A"
What DO all those KS mean after
your aan,er' queried the puzzled Of
fetal.
Tiny Eean lot" explained the new
arrival. I'm ex-school director, ex
Township trustee, ex-county commits
ssoner aIi ex-mayor. See"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-07-30

A study of the records of individusl
COWS at the New Jersey station SHOW
cd that but little profit can be de-
rived from a COW that does not PRO
duce 5000 pounds of milk per yegs.
particularly if the product is sold IT
the low price of one cent per pound LED
stronger argument is needed in favGr
Of tie necessity of testing the ant
mails, and thus learning their eya 4
value. than is afforded by these rec
ords. Furthermore. the facts brought
out by the records indicate that there
is but little profit from a COW that
does not produce 200 pounds of butter
per year. and point to the necessity of
careful selection of cows for the but
ter dairy.-Weekly Witness.