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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

ASA memorial 10 joel Chandler Har-
ris a public park for the children OF his
home city, Atlanls, is suggested. The
idea has found favor throughout the south
and the name of the prospective play
ground has already been chosen-Uncle
Remus Park. The Atlanta Constitution
heads the popular subscription list with
a contribution of 800 and in editorlally
commencing the plan says:
In a bit of green and grassy woodland
blossoming in spring and summer,
spreading natures choicest fragrance,
where the squirrel and the mocking bird
and even Br'er Rabbit might find a
tempting bower populated by Ii tie tots
who know or have yet to learn The JOYS
of the old plantation slofies-tbe spirit
of Uncle Remus wonld be there delight
ing in the Joyous picture, while unmind-
full, as ia life, OF tle brain and toll that
made 1t possible. As 1t was Mr.. Hsr-
Mss chief delight to give Others pleasure
while he lived, tle most fitting tribute
would find expression in thst which
would mean continuation OF his lies
greatest purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
SATURDAY EVENING. JULY 25, 1908.

LONDON PAPERS have again taken up
the hue and cry against apathy in the
ranks Of the old parties concerning the
danger of socialism by publishing the
statistics of twelve recent by-elections IN
north England and Scotland. The TO-
tails we're: Unionist, 45,77l; liberal,
52,997, and socialist-lsborte, 80, 596.
10 four other elections there were no
liberal candidates, and the combined 30
cialst vote was 81, 562, to 20,989 for
the anionist candidates. The recent
parliamentary elections in Finland, in
stead Of lessening the hold of the so
cialists, IS desired by the car in dis
solving the parliament last March, have
increased the plurality Of socialist men,
bers to "a. the old Firms having "a and
the constitutionalisLs so. The socialists
are making encroschments in every
country in which they are allowed TO
get foothold. They are an arrogant
set and closely allied with the anarchists
and should be given no consideration.
In their national convention recently
held in this country they nominated for
president of the United States MUIR
derer who is serving a long term in the
penitentisry. This shows an entire lack
of the sense Of shame. America is no
place for such people for they are bound
TO give trouble sooner or later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Tore out her Tongue.

Pa1us, Italy, July 25.-Tearing out
his sweethearts tongue because she bad
broken her promise to wait until he
could marry her brought death today TO
francesca Vergani. Msddened by his
deed, a crowd tied him to the heels of
horse and he was dragged two miles.
Every bone in his body was broken.
Eight years ago Vergani fell in love with
Eloise Ferrari but he was too poor to
marry, so he went away. Two months
ago he learned of her Marriage and re-
tnrning 10 italy he disguised himself as
An Italian dentist and DRIVE to the city
where the girl lived. etching up a
pair of forceps he opened the womsn's
mouth and tore out big part of her
tongue while the crowd and the huS-
band looked on pSralyzed with horror.
"Tie him to his horse aud let it drag him
to death" was the cry as the mob OF in
furiated peasants seized Vergani. In an
instant be was overpowered and bound
to the heels of the animal which was
lashed to gallop. Alter a two miles
run the horse WAS stopped and Verganl
was loosened. He was crushed almost
beyond recognition. 1t is probable that
the object of his vengeance will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
e8.4OO AIimony

New YORK, July %. supreme Court
Judge Martin j. Keogh, sitting at
White Plsins, today granted a separa-
ton to Mary B. Tower from her hus-
band Albert f. Tower, a wealthy iron
founder of Poughkeepsie. Tower is d.
rected to pay 800 month alimony
during her life. Tower is also directed
to pay the costs of the action.
Sensational testimony was given dur
ing the trial, when Mrs. Tower said that
her husband had spent much oil his time
while on a cruise on his yacht from
Poughkeepsie to Newport, with Mrs.
Minnie Weis, guest. Mrs. Tower said
her husband frequently abused her in
front of this woman and subjected her to
much humiliation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
LanSburgh&Bro
420 to 426 Seventh Street,
421 to 425 Eighth Street,
WASHINGTON, d. O.
The unwrltten Law.

Chicago, July 25.-The "uuwriIten
law" was upheld when William Brsntz-
sky was viudictted by corOner's jnry
for killing Louis Slelton while the latter
was abusing Mrs. Branitzskg in the
presence of her husband. Brsnitsky is
bedridden invalid, aud was fastened
In q plaster cast at the lime OF the tragedy
Thursday night.
Branilzsky dictated statement setting
forth the circumstances leading to the
shooting. This was read to the coroner's
jury which investigated the killing of
Sletton and resulted in verdict of
acqu ttal.
Mrs. Branitzsky, who once left her
husband for Sletton, will now devote Der
attention to her husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

The SUMMER of 1908 has been a r.
markable one so far as tine heat is con-
cerned, the mercury remaining at an
unusually high point almost continu-
ously, while the humidity hiss for weeks
81 time been abnormal. Ordinarily,
extremely high or low temperatures IN
this vicinity seldom last more than three
or four consecutive days, and are prompt
" followed by q reaction lasting for about
the same length of time. This rule has
been painfully disregarded of late. Ot
the last thirty days or more but few have
been cooler than the average for thirty
three years would lead one to expect,
several have been at par, 80 to speak,
and most of them have been abnOrmally
hot. Beginning about June 20 there
was an unbroken succession of eighteen
days, all hotter than The average for the
corresponding days since the establish
ment of the weather service. During
the summer there have been a large
number of electrical storms which have
wrought much damage and caused many
destis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Without Wells.

Berlin. July 25.-The Turkish veil,
which for ages has hidden the traditional
beauty OF tue Turkish women, has been
torn away in the wreck Of the old re-
gims and today, according to dispatches
received from Turkey, thousands Of un-
yelled women are psrsding the streets,
rejoicing jim the new found freedom.
The innovation, the most startling in
the Ottoman empire, ia being welcomed by
the men Eto cheer the unveiled women
st every opportunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Lightning Pursues This Man.

Columbus, O., July 25-Besumont
Johnson, lsborer, has been struck by
lightning three times within few days
and still lives, though he is in a hospi'
tai. Twelve days ago his house was
struck twice, and he Was badly shocked.
Yesterday morning be took refuge under
a tree during a storm, and lightning
struck the tree, rendering him uncon-
scious for an hour. Yesterday evening
he complained only of severe head
ache, and probably will be ready for
work in q day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
POSTMASTER TIRES OF JOB.

Postmaster Harry Lesthsm, of Key
ser, Garrett county, Md, on the old ma
!ionsl pike, has resigned. In rendering
his resignation to the postmaster gen.
ersl he wrote the following note: awe
hereby resign the pOstmast 'rshiP, with
all the emolumeuts and glory that are
in an Office of this kind, leaving good
opening for some congressman or
other high official out of job, who can
live on wind aud nDtriment by licking
20 cents worth Of stamps day. We
will also go on their bond II they come
supplied With unwashable shirts and re-
versible collars"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
NO MORE DANDRUFF.
Newbro's Hsrplclde Destroys the
Pestferous Cause of Annoying
Dandruff.

Does your head Itch? Is your coat or dress
full of white flakes after dressing your
hair? That's the effect of dandruf. is your
hair thinning? Are you beginning to get
bald in spots? Are you already, in fact,
rapidly becoming bald? II so, that is the
effect Of messly little pa rasiie that burrows
in it at the root Of the hair. and throws up
the scalp 10 dandnff and eats of the hair at
the root. Sciences latest discovery is Il de-
stroyer Of that pestiferous germ. That de-
stroyer is contained in no other hair prepare
ton on earth but Newbro's Hsrpicide. Try
it, and be convinced A delightful dressing.
Sold by Ernest l.. Allen 4 Co., agents.
nstroit, Mich. 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Sane but Erratlc.

New York, July 25.-John A. Rens-
selaer, whose letter to his mother, Mira.
John King Van Rensselaer, of Newport,
threatening to elbow her head of, "
failing the receipt of So, 600 from her
caused his arrest, was in Tombs Court
today. Young Van Rensselaer, was
declared sane but erratic by physicians of
Bellevue Hospital where he had been
sent for observation. he was released
in the custody OF his counsel, A. Russell
Peabody, until next Tuesday to await
the filing of q complaint. 1t is not
thought that any will be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

THE Grand jury of the hustings court
Of Richmond yesterday afternoon re-
turned indictments against 163 business
aud professional men who failed to pay
license taxes and have been doing bust
ness without license. 1t is a rare thing
for an Alexandria grand jury to take
such action as thiF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
New York Stock Market.

New York, July 25.-The movemel t,
were ruled by political anticipstiOns all
through the first hour. There wss a
downward movement of about one point
in the more important tissues. When
the tone appeared weakest reports wers
circulated that the speech of accept
sDce by the republican presidential can
dida.e would be construed as q bull
factor. This started q brisk movement
upward and losses were quickly re-
covered,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

WAsHINGToN is in the thrOes of an
epidemic of petty thieyery. The police
practically sdmit their inability to cope
with the conditions, which seem to grow
steadily worse. Secondstory workers
and aim-AammUs sre working with un-
absted energy, and several csses OF
HOUSEKEEPING have been reported to the
police. So many people are out OF en-
ploymeni, despite the prstings by the
republican leaders of flush times that, it
ia believed, numbers of men and women
have been driven to thieverv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

THE proposition of some Of the rail-
road companies to increase the RATS on
certain classes of freight 10 per cent. to
avoid the necess.t y OF reducing wages al
fords It's own comment upon the repuo-
lican babble Of prosperity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

GovERNoE HUGHES, OF New York,
Who seil he would not accept the noml-
nation for vice president If he could not
get the presidential nomination, has come
Oft his pinnacle and now says he will
accept the denomination to the office OF
governor if the republican party wishes
him to do so. Gov Hughes is not the
only Bsrkis who is willing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Would Have
saved Him 81 O0,OO.

"In 1902 | had very severe attack
OF disrrhoea," says r. N. Farrsr of
OFT Island, La. Fer several weeks |
WAS unable to do anything. Ga March,
Is, 1907, had a similar attack, sud
took Chsmberlsin's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy which gave me
prompt relief. / consider it one of the
best medicines OF its kind 10 the worlo.
and hsd used it in 1902 believe il
would have saved me hundred dollar
doctors BILL" Sold by W. F. Oreigh-
ton Il Co. and Richsrd Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

Among the passengers who arrived
IN New York today on the LusEania
were William Randolph Hesrst and Mrs.
Hearst. "Under no condit Ons will l
be a candidate for the presidency" said
Mr.. Hearst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
DIED.

Friday, July oath, at 4;$o p. H. g. s, the
s4WuEL II. DEMENT,. aged 50 years.
FaneraI feom 422 south Fairfax street, Sun
day evening at 4:3O o'clock. Relatives and
friends Of the family invited to attend.
Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

Harry X. Thsw is threatened with sp-
pendicitis and 1t is believed that his ALL
ment has no far progressed IS 10 become
serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
over ThIrty-fiye Years.

10 1872 there was great deal OF
disrrhoea, dysentery and cholera in
fantum. 1t was at this time that Cham
berlsin's Collie, Cholera and Dpnrhoea
Remedy was frat brought intl' use. 1t
proved more successful than any other
remedy or treatment, aud has for thirty
FIVE years maintained that record. From
3 small beginning lis sale and use has
extended to every part Of the United
Ststes and to many foreign countries.
Nine druggists out of ten will recommend
it when their opinion is asked. although
they have other medicines that pay them
greater profit. 1t can always be de-
pended upon, even ia the most sevfre
and dangerous cases. For sale by W.
F. Creighton q Co. and Riohsrd Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers, peasant
little pills that are easy to take. Sold oy
". F. Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
DRY GOODS

Business Hours: Daily, Ss. NJ. to 8
p. M; saturday, 6 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
The Market.

Inc Market.
HGeorEstown D. G., July 25.- Wheat 1890.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25

Reports received from Berks and SchuYl-
kill counties, and from towns In New
Jersey show that thousands of dollars
worth of property was destroyed and
number of persons were injured by
lightning.
Thomas Fl. Pickford, owner OF the
Pickford apartment house, at Twentieth
and P streets, Washington, the walls
of which collapsed Juue 9 last causing
the death of two men employed on the
building, was indicted yesterday by the
grand jury for msnslsughter. The
grand jury also jointly indicted Albert
s. Reavis, the contractor for the con-
crete work on the building. The grand
jury ignored the charge made by the
coIoner's jury against Snowden Ash
ford, inspector of buildings, for the ap-
prevail of the plans for the building;
Harry Blake, the foreman of iron con-
struction, and John Frank Bsyne, the
bri OK contractor.
The funeral of Bishop II. @. Potter
was held at Christ Church, Cooperstown,
N. Y, yesterday. Officiating at the
funeral we're Rev. Ralph Birdsall, rector
of Christ Church; Rev. Percy S. Grant,
rector of the Church OF Ascension, New
York; Canon George William Douglas
and Arcbdescon George F. Nelson, of
the Cathedral of st. John the Divine,
New York, together with bishop Ohm
sted, of Central New York. Following
the services a special train bearing the
funeral party and the casket left Coop
trstown for New York. The body of the
bishop was taken to the waiting vault
in Trinity cemetery, there to remain
until the regular service Of interment is
held in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
Plan Nav Festival.

The congregation of the Chapel of the
Nativity of East Washington is planning
to hold May festival Thursday evening,
Nav IA, at Naval Lodge Hall. Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 4th street southeast A
play written by Miss Ada Classic, en-
titled Prince Hardy Heart" is to be pro-
duced under the direction of the authoress
by seventeen of the Sunday School chill
dren. A fish pond will be conducted by
the members Of the choir. Refreshments
will be served by ladies Of the Chapel
Guild, and dancing will be the final fea-
ture of the evening Among those who are
arranging for the festival are Mrs. Davis
Mrs Chambers. Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Booth
by, Mrs. Harbaugh, Mrs. Lowe, Miss
Randall. Miss Ford Miss Paulus, Miss
Fry, Miss Greenwood. Mr.. Hamilton. Mr.
Chambers and Mr.. Brashears. On a LOT
owned by the Nativity congregation an
effort is being made to erect a chapel this
spring as a memorial to the late Bishon
Satterlee. 1t is estimated this chapel will
cost s. 900.
The Resurrection Chapel, started a few
weeks ago in Rosedale northeast sec
,tion of Brookland parish. is being carried
on by workers from the Nativity. and an
other mission al 18th and G streets south
east is receiving pastoral attention from
the minister in charge of the Nativity 1t
Is believed there is an urgent need that
the Chapel of the Nativity should be built
as soon as possible, for 1t is already an
important center in East Washington for
religious achievement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09

IN NEW PARSONAGE
PASTOR OF FOUNDRY CHURCH
WELL CHARTERED.

Robert M Moore, pastor of Foundry
M E. Church, has moved into the new
church parsonage at 1741 p street north
west. and arrangements have been made
to throw open the new residence every
Wednesday evening during the present
month to the members of the cOngre-
cation and their friends to enable them
to inspect it. At the first "Open house
recently several hundred members of the
congregation and friends of DR.. and Mrs
Moore were shown through the house Ii
is declared to be one of the most modern
and finest of local parsonages The lot
and furnished home for the minister is
estima ted TO represent about $4,000.
The parsonage which is located within
a short distance of the church. is of brick
and so built on the wide lot that the
rooms receive light from all but one SIDE.
On the first floor are a hail. double par
lors dining ROOM kitchen. and pantries.
The dining room is the gem of the
structure. it being the full width of the
mouse and having long curving bay
window which let's in flood of sunlight.
In the basement is a laundry, furnace
and coal rooms and a den. This latter is
located in the front and will be fitted
with comfortable lounging chairs and
provides place for the pastor to enter
tain his men friends for an evening The
second floor has several bedrooms. The
third floor DR.. Moore claims as eX-
clusively for the pastor. In the front is
the minister's study and it includes, be-
sides the regular furniture, desk. tee-
phone and many shelves full of books.
Another room will be used as dark
room for developing camera films and
plates.
The master hand of a good housekeeper
is to be seen in the planning of the resi-
dence for there many closets aud
cupboards just where they are needd the
most. These are roomy and the closets
are all provided with lights. The wood
work is mahogany finish and the floors
are hardwood. The wall paper and rugs
of each room match well and show care
full selection. The whole structure is
lighted by electricity and the heating
plant is of the hOt-water variety. A sys-
tenn of speaking tubes runs through the
house, and push buttons near the entrance
doors provide for the ligh,lng of a room
as one steps into it.
All the rooms are large, we'll lighted
and we'll furnished. 1t is in all part!cu-
lars a modern home of the latest type,
handsome both on the exterior and in the
interior, yet without frils and gaudy en-
bellishments..
To the women of the church. who have
had charge of the appointments of the
mouse, 1t is declared. much credit is given
for providing a comfortable home for the
pastor Of Foundry Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
Christian Endeavor Hour
For Sunday, May 10, 1908.
Topic. Being Christian. ]! In Our

Topic: Being a Christian. l. In Our Work
and Our Play" John. VII; Ecclesiastes.
ix:lO: Proverbs, xvii:22.
1t is very easy to be a Christian I'D on
the mount of privilege; in the revival
service, while every one around US is sing
ing. How Marvellous! How Wonderful
Is Nv Savior's Love for Me"' or He Will
Hold Me Fast; when the name of Jesus
has grown sweet to our ears and the
thrill of the consciousness of union with
Christ is new 1t is easy enough in
church. when one hears a good sermon
and has an eager and pleasant class of
BOYS or girls in Sunday school to teach.
IT is even easy to sacrifice worldly pleas
ures and spend ones time in working
for others, for the joy OF knowing you
have led a soul to Christ Is great. But
it is not so easy to go into the kitchen
on warm morning whem YOU are al
ready weary and serve Christ washing
dishes or scrubbing floors. To go day
after day into the schoolroom and con-
tinue the weary monotony or the weeks
and months: to keep sweet face
when subordinates are impertinent. to re-
frain from scolding when the scholars are
refractory, and to help the stupid ones
through the maZes OF what they oo HUI
desire to know.
The summer resting time should not be
vacation from serving Christ. We can
not serve Him in the winter and the
world in the summer. True, our health
NAV REQUIRE that we take little season
of rest from some of our Sabbath duties
and services but there will be other ways
of servine- even while we rest. that be-
cause of their newness will be rest
in themselves We can never take
rest from serving Christ, If we are Chr1s-
tians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
TO VISIT EUROPE.
Father A. P. Doyle to Tell of Mis-
sion Work in America.

The directors of the Catholic Mission
airy Union, which is the holding corpora
ton of the Apostolic Mission House,
held a meeting Thursday, at which the
full membership of the board was pres
ent Interesting statistics were present
ed to show the conversions made in the
southland by the missionaries sent out
by the missionary union. 1t is stated
that. in view of the interest manifested
in Europe over the successes of the mis-
sionary movement in the Catholic Church
in the United States the directors of the
Catholic Missionary Union have commits
stoned Rev. A. P. Doyle. rector of the
Apostolic Mission House. TO visit the SEM
inaries in Ireland, England and on the
continent and explain the methods and
purposes of this mission movement.
Father Doyle will sail for Europe as soon
as he can get away after the close of the
mission house in June.