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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
THE GIRL FROM MISSOURI.

The company gathered together to
present this drama is composed Of the
best players in their line obtainable and
the play has a finish and smoothness
seldom equalled by travelling companies.
The scenery depicting the Rocky noun
tains is beautiful and the electric effects
charming. The story is one of simple
heart-interest which sppeals alike to
Young and old. "The Girl from Mis-
souri," will be presented at the Opera
Hnnse on Monday next,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
HARBOR LINES.

A hearing will be given at the room
of the Chamber of Commerce at ii g.
M. tomorrow by Major Spencer Cosby
Corps of Engineers, United States engi'
neer office, for the purpose OF establish.
ing permanent hsrbor lines for the port
of Alexandria and rules for the building
of wharves, etc. This matter Is Of vita
int rest to this city and its business
interests and a full attendance at TIT
hearing is desired aud necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
CHILD INJURED.

The little son of Capt. Frank Dixon
was painfully hurt by gate falling from
its hiuges late yesterday evening apc
striking the little fellow on the head.
His forehead was cut open and he was
otherwise bruised. The injury was
dressed by Dr.. s. B. Moore, who is
not certain that the skull was not irac-
tnred. A later report says the child
injuries are net as serious as at hrst re-
ported. The child is Is months old.
LEFT FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
The large tug Onslow belonging to
w. A. Smoot & Co., which hiss recently
been repaired at Aguew's shipyard fol
service at Newberne, n. O., lett for thai
port today. Capt. Nett. Kersey was 10
charge of the bost Capt. w. A.
SmoOt accompanied the crew 10 New
berne, where he will look over bis lum
Der interests in that section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03

Ladies fine OxfOrds, Court ties, and
Colonial ties, Tan, Patten Kid and Wei
reduced. $3.50 grade 81 .9S. 30. 5O and
81 80 grades $2.9S. J. A, Marshall q
Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03

Reduction Sale of Low Shoes, Pumps,
Oxicris and Colonial ties, oil new Ell cls,
latest styles. This is an opportunity
don't miss it. J. A. Marshall q Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small
pills. easy TO take, gentle and sure. Sold By
w + CTeiphtOn IL Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03

Don't be afraid 10 give OhsmberIain,
Cough Remedy to your children. II
contains no opium or other harmful
drug. 1t always cures. For sale oy
w. F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
EXCURSION OF DRAMATIC CLUB

Nature could not have shown herself
in dazzling splendor to greater extent
than today. The sun came from behind
the eastern hills this morning and smiled
with pleasure on the social and benevo.
lent organization known IS the Elks'
Dramatic Club on the occasion OF their
complimentary exursion to Msrahall
Hall, The committee worked with q
zeal characteristic of the fountain head
from which this body sprang and the
day all the way through has been one of
surprises in the abundance Of amuss-
ments furnished. The races took place
as predicted and we're witnessed by
thousands of people on land and water.
On the arrival of the last boat tonight
four Of the best cake walking couples 10
this city will perform a stunt on the pa
yilion. The water melon wash will take
place tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
CHICKEN THIEVES AT WORK

Jesse Stsnsbury, who lives in Mary
land, near Shepherds wharf a night
or two lost dozen ine chickens. He
traced the thieves to this city where be
located his property 10 the rooms occu-
pied by Robert johnson and Thomas
McOuen. Ten of the chickens were
lying headless in bag and the other
two we're being fried this morning for
breakfast by these two men. McOuen
denies his guilt, but johnson says that
the former rowed him across The river in
a boat and brought him back with the
plumber. Though he claims to be an
innocent man to the transaction the
fact that chickens were found in a
chimney in bis room and two being fried
speaks loud circumstautially against him.
As the theft occurred 10 the District OF
Columbia the men we're turGed over to
those authorities this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
FOR SALE.

Nice eight room FRAME HOUSE in
splendid condition and good neighborhood
water and gas. Inquire Of II. c. MYERS,
3l5 south Pitt street. aug26 Tvs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
REAL ESTATE.
These
Bargains:

Beautifully located two
Story brick dwelling on
north Columbus Street near
Cameron containing six
rooms and every modern
convenience. This is one
of the cozieSi homes in this
city for sale at present.
Desirable two-Story brick
dwelling No. 2lS south
Royal Street, containing 9
rooms and all conveniences
with large side lot Prop
erty has a frontage of 81
feet on Royal Street by a
depth of 1lS feet to a 10
feet alley. In splendid con-
dition. Immediate posses
sion.
Two-Story frame dwell
ing No. 1869 King Street,
containing eight rooms and
bath, with two-Story frame
Stable in rear Newly pa
pered and painted. This
property is bound to en-
nance in value.
For price and terms on
above properties call on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
Weather Probabilities.

Foy this section fair and continued cool to-
NIGHT Friday fair with rising temperature;
ligbt variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03

For price and terms on
above properties call on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03
Local Matters.

Sun and Tide Tables
eun rises tomorrow at 5:S2 and sets az 10
HIGH water al | II a. m. and Lab p M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-03

I OST.-On Monday, August 81. on Wash
L. ington, Alexandra & Mt. Vernon electric
ear, leaving Washington at l1.l0a. m pair
of gold rimme1 EYE GLASSES. Finder
will kindly leave same at Gazette Office,
septS 81
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
II r
Food Worth Its Weight In Gold.

We usually expect the doctor to put
us on some kind of penance and give
us bitter medicines.
A Penn. doctor brought a patient
something entirely different and the
results are truly interesting.
Two years ago. writes this pa.
tient, Il was a frequent victim Of
acute Indigestion and biliousness, be-
ing allowed to eat very few things.
One day our family doctor brought me
a small package, saying he had found
something for me to eat, at last.
"He said it was a food called Grape
Nuts, and ever as its golden color
might suggest, it was worth it's weight
in gold. was sick and tired, trying
one thing after another to no avail,
but at last consented to try this new
food.
well! 1t surpassed my doctors
fondest anticipation and every day
since then l have blessed the good
doctor and the inventor of Grape
Nuts.
II noticed Improvement at once and
In a months time my former spells OF
indigestion had disappeared. In two
months / felt like a new man. My
brain was much clearer and keener,
my body took on the vitality of youth,
and this condition has continued"
There's a Reason" Name sven by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read
1.-THE Road to Wellville." in pkgs.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
ODD WEDDING RITES
MANY STRANGE AND CURIOUS
CUSTOMS OBSERVED.
Unique Assyrlan Marriage Ceremony
Takes Place In Milwaukee-Brlde
Must Be Silent for Three
Days After Wedding.

For three days Lizzie Herra, an AS
syrian bride, surrounded b. hundreds
of relatives and friends, has not
spoken a word, says the Milwaukee
Journal.
Bedecked in her bridal gown Of blue
satin brought from far-off Assyrla, she
sits like a throned queen, an attend
ant on either side, receiving her
guests, but saying nothing. Silence
for three days after the wedding Is
one of the laws of the Assyrian re-
ligion.
The wedding, one of the few Assyri.
an weddings that has ever been held
in Milwaukee, has been in progress
for one week at the brides home on
Fifth street, between Wells and Cedar.
All the strange customs Of the mother
country have been observed. Assyri-
ans from Chicago, Escanaba, Mari
nette and other cities came TO Milwau-
kee for the ceremony. Over 200 guests
were present.
The bridegroom is Richard Frenn.
The wedding ceremony, lasting
three-quarters of an hour, was per.
formed Sunday at two. Half an hour
formed BY an Assyrian Catholic priest
from Chicago. For three days before
the ceremony the women of the we'd
ding party, with the bride, stayed In
one house. smoking, dancing, talking.
In another house were the men, also
smoking and dancing. According to
the Assyrian custom, they must not
mingle. In each house there was
Teasing and merrymaking.
The wedding ceremony was per
formed Sunday at two. Half an hour
before Il the wedding guests were
allowed to enter the same house to-
gether. Blu the women remained in
one room, the men in another. AS the
bride entered the house of the bride
groom, she was showered with
strange flowers and confetti.
Then came the weird Assyrian Gus
tom of the handkerchief throwing. Be.
fore she could be married Lizzie Her.
ra. the bride, must throw her hand.
kerchief, filled with flowers. to the cell
ing. And she must continue throwing
it until it clings TO the ceiling of the
room. And all this time the guests
were showering her with flowers, rice
aid confetti.
Again and again and again she
threw the bit of linen, only to see il
f1utter to the floor. When it finally
did remain fiuttering from the ceiling
the bride quietly tainted from the ex
ertion and anxiety. But she was soor
revived, and the ceremony went on
Following the wedding there was {
wedding banquet, at which only for
eign dishes were served. There were
chicken and rice, cooked after the
fashion of the country. and eggplant
followed out, stuffed with mutton, the
chopped meat of the eggplant and 9th
er vegetables, and baked, but NJ
bread, cakes or sweets, as these arr
forbidden at wedding dinners. NJ
knives, forks, spoons or plates wer,
used.
Oriental pipes, with their long tube.
and queer m~outhpieces, were smoked
and only the purest Assyrian leaf to
bacco was used. After the weddini
supper came the dancing, but tn
women danced. alone in one room, tn
men in another.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
What Did He Meap7

For a number of years a bitter feud
had existed between the Browns and
Perkinses, next door neighbors. The
trouble had originated through the
depredations of Browns cat, and had
grown so fixed an affair that neither
party ever dreamt of making up"
One day, however, Brown sent his
servant neat door with a peace-making
note for Mr.. Perkins, which read:
"Mr. Brown sends his compliments
to Mr.. Perkins, and begs to say that
his old cat died this morning"
Perkins written reply was bitter:
"Mr. Perkins is sorry to hear OF
Mr.. Browns trouble. but he had not
heard that Mrs. Brown was ILL.,
Harper's Weekly.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

the sleeve ruffle. Waistcoats are also
made of fanciful brocade, and some Of
tapestry are novel. while the Oriental
embroideries are not banished from
recognition, although they have occu-
pied the pedestal of popular favor tor
some four seasons
The corslet skirt looks extremely
well Gu in very fine cloth or serge,
and obviates any possible untidiness
round the waist. or necessity for belt
or band. AS an admirable suggestion
for a costume | quote a travelling
friend of mine who proposes to buy
for herself a corslet skirt of fine black
cloth, the hem shelving a Grecian de-
sign in black braid, with a white lawn
shirt with lace-edged lawn frills from
neck to bust, and putting finishing
touches to the long sleeves. The long
waistcoat has a seam round the waist,
and is made of tapestry brocade. the
coat also being cut straight, with a
seam round the waist, and braided
down ON either side with small pend
ant ornaments. The lining of this
coat is to be Of the same brocade as
| the waistcoat and the hat is to be of
} black, the shape turning up slightly / IN
, front with a mass of eagles feathers
ct one side, the crown encircled with q
plated gallon Of dull silver interviewer
with black and tasseled with silver.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
The Son of Ham.

During a revival in Texas" said
Philip r. Bangs of Toledo, o., his turn
for a story having come, "a negro was
reputed to have had visions about
Heaven and hell. His boss called him
up and Intercepted him as to what
he saw In both places, and first as to
what the white men and darkies were
doing in Heaven. Lord, boss, the
white men was all a-tilting back in
their chairs, with their heels on the
banisters, a-smoking cigars. and the
niggers was down IN their knees a.
shining up their golden slippers Then
as to what was going IN at the other
place. EFF you believe me. boss, every
single white man had niger in his
hands a-holdin' him up between him
and the flames Washington Her.
aid
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
Such a Clever Waiter.

Two gentlemen dining in a New
York restaurant were surprised to find
on the bill-of.fare the item, green
bluefish."
Waiter" one asked. what sort OF
fish are green bluefish?"
"Fresh-right out of the water"
said the waiter, offhand.
Nonsense" said the man. you
know we'll enough that they do not
take bluefish at this season"
The waiter came up and looked al
the disputed item.
"Oh, that, sir" he SAID, with an
air of enlightenment, that's a hot
house bluetish, sir."-Youth's Com
panion.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

with silver, the sleeves terminating
just below the elbow AMI being of the
modified bell shape; the skirt is quite
plain and short, its only adornment be.
ing a very narrow trimming of the dull
silver cord about three inches from
the hem.
The skirts are growing narrower.
The slim long outline is essential to
the success of the newest cloth gown,
and the skirt which touches the ground
at the back is to enjoy as much popu-
larity as the straight round skirt.
The embroidered waistcoat is to
have considerable influence on tho
spring costume, light cloth and ligh:
watered silk will be called to its serv.
ice, and its most attractive shape vii
be that which we associate with tn
cavalier coat and the lace Gravel ald
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
IN JEOPARDY.
Marble Consolation,

"Never mind, dear" said the authors
wife, 1.-The world doesn't appreciate
you now, but ONE of these days it
will see things in a different light, and
give you a big monument; and II it
should not, you just keep up your life
insurance. and I'll see to it myself.
You deserve a monument, if yer man
did,"
And then he said it looked like rain,
but he thought he'd risk 1t outside
awhile, anyhow"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
Tho Editor Of tho Rural New Yorker,

Tho EoItor OF n Hural new YORKER
than whom there lie no better Potato Ex.
pert in the country says: "Salzer's Earli-
est Potato ia the earliest Of 80 earliest
sorts, tried by me, yielding 4e4 bu. per
for the Rural New Yorker 1886 bu. per
acre. See Salzer's catalog about them.
JUST SEND i0c IN sTAMPs
and this notice to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and they will
mail you the only original seed catalog
published in America with samples of
Emperor William Oats, Silver King Bar
ley, Billion Dollar Grass which produces
IL tons per acre. Sainfoin, the dry soil
luxuriator, etc, etc, etc.
And If you send lac we will add a pack
age Of new farm seeds never before seen
BY you. X. & w.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
leeson In Music.

Little Marion's music teacher, while
endeavoring to make plain to her the
different note values, used an apple as
an illustration. Cutting it in two
Marion announced: Those pieces are
halves" On bisecting the halves, she
replied Quarters" but when 1t came
to dividing one quarter to bring out
the idea OF eighths, here was the wise
response: That's a bite!"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
Platform Inspectors Theft,

Court dresses, hams, costumes, Gig.
ars, cameras and cheese were among
some of the articles alleged to have
been stolen by William F. Eggleston,
. Great Northern railway platform in
spector, who was remanded at Retford.
England.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
Is WILLING to Rest.

Mrs. Sophia Crotto, los, lives in old
Quebec. Her voice and appetite are
good, but otherwise her faculties have
failed. She says she daily prays to
re bon Dieu" to take her.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
Ask Your Grocer for "our.Pie."

II your grocer is one of the few who
have not "OUR.PIE" Preparation in
stock send his name and 10 cents to
D-Zerta Food Co., Rochester, n. Y, and
they will mail you a full size, two pie
package free. Three kinds, for making de-
licious lemon, chocolate and custard pies.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

and I was helpless as q child. The
urine was discolored and though l
used n remedy after another, ! was
not helped until / used Doan's Kidney
Pills, and | was so bad then that the
first box made only a slight change.
To-day, however, / am a well man, at
81, and W my life and health to the
use of Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co. buffalo. n. Y.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-IIase is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold BY all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
The Inulnnihle Smile.

The man who continues to smile, no
matter what the ~provocation to do
otherwise, has a weapon that makes
him hopelessly invincible to his enc
mics. The man who becomes angry
hands over his best weapon to the
opposition.-MazZini.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
True Generosity.

"They say very few authors sleep
more than seven hours a day"
But think how much slumber they
furnish other people."-The Herald
and Presbyter.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

You ought to be satisfied with nothing
less than Natures laxative, Garfield Tea!
Made Of Herbs, it overcomes constipation,
regulates liver and kidneys, and brings
Good Health.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

1.-THE poor you have always with
you said a woman to her husband,
who had a mania for offering
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

Ta9e rum and honey Tor grippe
colds. Equal parts. Don't forget the
honey.-.Buffalo News.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething. softens the gums. reduces In
fammAton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c q bottle.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

Be wise today; It's madness t. de-
fer.-Young.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

In looking out for No. 2 q widow
looks out for No. l..
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUfSISE. Look for
the signature of e. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure q Cold in One Day. &c.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

Dere iss always room ad der top.
Dot iss why de attig ISIS full OF chunk.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

HUNG q n Q u ' Y
weight a sudden
pain shot through
my back and after
that | was in con.
slant misery from
kidney trouble. One
spell kept me II. bed
six weeks. My arms
and legs were stiff
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
II MARK ETS.

KANSAS CITY-Cattle--Choice ex-
port and dressed beef steers, $4,000
SIS; fair to good, s4.60@5,25; west
ern steers, $4.30@5.50: stockers and
feeders, $3.40@4.90; southern steers,
s4@5.25; southern cows, $2,60Q4.O0;
native heifers, $3.SO@5.25; bulls, $685.
d4.50; calves. $4Q6.5O. Hogs-Heavy,
$4.45@4.55; packers, $4.4Oq4.50; pigs
and light, $3.9O@4.42h. Sheep-Ewes
and yearlings, s4.75@5.75; lambs.
$6,25@6.9O: western yearlings, $500
$50; western sheep, s4.50q5.60;
stockers and feeders, $S.50Q5.25.
ST. LOUIS-Cattle-Native ship
ping and export steers, $5.SO@6.0O;
dressed beef and butcher steers, $50
@5.75; steers under 1000 lbs, $3.50
$50; stockers and feeders, $2.75@4.5O;
COWS and heifers, SS.35@5.35; can
ners, $1.75@2.35; bulls, s2.50Q4,6O;
calves, SS.5O@7; Texas and Indian
steers, $3@5; cows and heifers, $l,75
"a. Hogs-Pigs and lights, sS.250
4.45; packers, $4@4.45; butchers and
best heavy, $4.40@4.5O.
Observation-Disclosures, $4.25Q
els; COWS, $3.50@5; heifers, $2.5O@
5.25; bulls, s3.40@4.5O; calves, $5.75
@7.25, stockers and feeders, $2.75@
40. -.Hogs-Choice heavy shipping,
$4.55@4.60; butchers, $4.5544.GO;
light mixed, $4.45@4.50; choice light
$4.50@4.55; packing, s4@4.55; pigs
49, 0@4.40. Sheep-Yearlings, $1,000
Gas; lambs. $6@650; sheep. N.50@e
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13

Actors who are egged off the stage
ought to make a fresh start.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
A WELL MAN, AT 81.
The Interesting Experience Of an Old
Settler of Virginia.

Daniel s. Queen, Burrell Street,
Salem, Va, says: Years ago while
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-03-13
SHOWN QUITE PLAINLY.

Magistrate-The evidence shows
that you threw a fiat iron and sauce.
pan at your husband.
Mrs. Bulligan-Shure, an be the
look on i'm 1t shows as l hit I'm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-03
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY }. 1908

She said to him. and Mis-, Donne and the Count
can go on as fast they like for they are both good
walkers | am sure YOU must be great walker,
she added, turning the Russian
He smiled blandy and bent his head a little a.
il acknowledging d compliment.
Van Torp looked at him quietly | should have
thought YOU We're more used - riding said the
American.
Ah. YES The indifferent answer came III a
peculiarly OILY tone though the pronunciation was
perfect. was in the cavalry before | began t.
travel But | walked over two thousand miles II
Central Asia and was none the worse Tor It
Margaret was sure that she was not going to like
him as She moved with him by her side; and
Van Torp walking with Mrs RushmOre. was quite
herled cattle with hun for six months very long