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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
ELKS' DRAMATIC CLUB.

The Elks, Dramatic Club met last
night at Fleischmsns and formulated a
series of entertainments for the winter
season. All the male portion, of the
membership was present, and manifested
considerable interest In the progress OF
the club. The club has selected play
which will be put on soon. The enter
tainments furnished by the club are OF
q first class order, and sre appreciated
bv all Amusement lovers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
New York Stock Market.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE bulk Of
the trading during the fret hour wss OF
professional character. There were
few important changes. Brokers 10
close touch with the Hartman Interests
told their friends that they had it diratt
that an important announcement In re-
gard to Union Pacific and its controlled
lines will be made in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
HORSE AND BUGGY TAKEN.

A man named Phillips this afternoon
appropriated to himself horse and
buggy belonging to Mr.. Robt. Elliott,
which was standing 10 front OF Mr.
Elliotts real estate Office. Phillips was
seen driving In the direction of Wash,
Ington. Chief Goods with horse and
buggy proceeded to chase Phillips and
overlook him at this end of the highway
bridge and brought him to this city.
His case will be heard tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
HELD ZIP

Edward Wells, of Bull Run, Fair.
fax county, and his brother were held
up by a pegro about three miles from
Manassas this morning. The men show
ed fight and the negro shot one OF them
in the leg and escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY.

+ Judge J. B. T. Thornton, presiding ]
Com. We. Clarence Anderson, colored,
indicted for highway robbery at Spring
Park; jury and verdict of guilty and
prisoner sentenced to serve eight years
In the penitentiaiy.
Com. VS.. Robert Lee, colored boy,
indicted for placing an obstruction on
the Great Falls Railway track; jury and
verd ct of not guilty and prisoner dis
charged.
Court adjourned till Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
ARRESTED FOR CUNNING.

A young WsshiDgtOnisn was arrested
this morning at Shepherds Landing ior
nulawiully cunning in Distr Ct waters waters
lie was taken in charge by the ofhcels
of the tugbost vigiiaCt and carried TO
Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has
rendered decision sutt lining the bank
deposit guarantee statute as constitu-
tional. The opinion of the court was
unanimous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
MRS LAWI.ER DEAD.

Mrs. Lswler, wife Of Mr.. John Law
ler, died at her home, 800 south Pitt
str BET, last night. Besides husband ard
several children survive her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

Reduction Sale of Low Shoes, Pumps,
Oxtor Is aud Colonial ties, all new fleets,
latest styles. This is an opportunity
don't miss it. j. A. Marshall q Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

$3.50, SO, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
in black and tan, low and high cut,
mostly small sizes, offered for few days
only ct 70 cents. J. A. Marshall q
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

The Hess Oxfords, "the finest, re-
duced. 81 90, So. 90 and $500 grades 60
1T $3.50. J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

r OST.-On King street, between Henry ard
l. Pitt, LADY'S GOLD WATCH, with
mono ram an A. B." on back. a suitable
reward will be paid for its return to this Office.
sepll 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

Just little Cascasweet is all that is nee;
essary TO give your baby when it is cross and
peevish. Cascasweet contains no opiates
nor harmful drugs and 8 highly recommend
ed by mothers everywhere. Sold by W. f.
CREIGHTON d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
SCHOOL PERMIT@.

For this section fair tonight and Saturday;
light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

Ladies fine Oxfords, Court ties, and
Colonial ties, Tan, Pstten Kid and Vici
reduced. $3.50 grade $1.9S. $500 AMI
"a. so grades 1928. J. A Marshall *
Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11

OeWitt's Little Early Risers are small
pills. easy TO take, gentle aud sure. Sold by
w. f. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at $40 and sets al To-
High water at 9 u a. M. and 9.SS p ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-11
This Beautiful Cottage

9 rooms and bath, located corner
Linden Avenue and 9th Street,
Cottage Park, Alexandria county,
within five minutes walk from
Braddock Station on W., A & Mt.
Vernon Railway. Kewanee water
system, furnace heat, range in
kitchen, concrete walks and Gel
lar, with 5000 square feet of
ground.
Can be purchased at reasonable
price and OIL easy terms.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22
LIBERTY POLES

a y interesting feature .- the cary Il
n Of our country was the L1erIY II
dear TO the heart of our -.-e-at1erS. oil
erallv unknown % the present. genera
Liberty poles were -.- --e most par e
after the Revol---.- --- War was so r.
aCLcrOwletg ged fact ---- the rebels c0l-
time 20 give t some r-.----71ue eX3-1
After the RepuuE- a- e--.- Sle1 q !
was heard of them ---- the War O.
reused the autagu0,--- .- the peopR' Fl
went the long shafts --.--. e5ch e
against British aEE-e---a--
During the Whiskv L---~-ectlon n II
decade of the eiEh-ee--- injury, Elr-
counties of Peuusv-v-r-l and Virginia 8
themselves IN deEe--e .- the GoTa-
liberty poles shot up ----- the nlgaI
rebtlGOuS towns and Villages. painted
red as signals Of war.
Liberty poles were erected during Pc
t1al campaigns IN the ----t s-r- OF ~ "
bv both Wings and De--..---s-
They were usually made ot E91
Ia-het together until -ar reache1 3 j
height The more ferv-L the zeal Of llz j
the higher rose the pole. ~-l--crs We
brought out from -Ee ---.-.-- % Han
10 assist IN the erection and 90 rg 1asS
amazement and delight .- the 0oyS VI
nothing of ships or =ta-a-
Mass meetings we-e hell -rder -
which were often regarded WITH SUP
affection The blowing Gown or -
high wind during q c-~--.---- et,i-ec -'i' 1
of one party and chee-e- the otAefs. ID
These singular e-Cl.e--- .- proves
oppression have wholly -aqpeAle--
years throughout the -.----E. eNleP' :
remote districts where Oh -,iSI'--S 90
cherished b. rural cr---.--E-'lS
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

THE fsfs took Owens by the arm and pointed
to the door of his house, which was now
standing aiar. framing the blanketed head Ot
q frightened Indian pJTtgr0. Is they stepped
inside the daughter came running down the
stairway that led from the lower patio 20 the
floor above She ran TO her father and threw
her arms around him, REGARDLESS OF Owens.
The isfg kissed her, then lOOsened her embrace
and pointed 70 the left forearm OF Owens
Owens looked down at It for the first time and
saw that blood was trickIng from his 1nger-
tips. So,
pulling out his handkerchief and wlpIng on
his hand
''Oh. Mr.. Owens, YOU are hurtl'' cried the
girl in English, taking hold OF the blood stained
coat sleeve
The isfs shouted an order loudly. Mama
and half a dozen frightened servants appeared
IN the dim light, and presently one came run
ning with a lighted candle.
The jefe led Owens by the right arm into the
nearest room, which happened 10 be the par
iOr, LJ1iSa walking on the other side OF nun and
holding up the injured arm tenderly- Owens
felt a thrill not of pain as she did so The
jcfe removed Owens coat and rolled up his
shirt sleeve There was an ugly cash which
was bleeding prOtuSely LulSa took her
fathers handkerchief from his pocket and tied
which quickly stopped most OF the bleeding
\ servant was despatched for doctor Mama
stood nearby, wrlngIng her hands She didn't
know what had happened; but she knew that
it was something terrible and that a strange
man was in the house IN the middle OF the
night, and that her beloved daughter. IN
rather negligee costume, was mlnlster1ng 20
his wound and calling him by name Papa
also noted that fact, and inquired about it as
soon as there was an opening But he WASH Z
half so much worried about his daughters
costume as mama was. She realized that the
whole book Of Mexican proprieties had been
broken
As soon as the bandage had been tied Owens
was half pushed into a chair by the -F-s Then
mama fell on papa's neck Historically He
pulled her loose and pushed her into another
chair Then he and daughter coDversed n
Spanish for few minutes
How do You happen to know this young
mans name?" he asked
Oh, have seen him in the plaza often "
Do you know how he happened to be in
that doorway"
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

probably find a string hanging from it. Garry
the end Of it with you round the corner or
into the nearest doorway Pass It through the
hole in the end Of the can and knot it There
Is your telephone Don't you remember how
we used TO make them when we were IN the
primary grades at school,
Thanks Now If you'll tell me how | am
to talk into the can with my SIX words OF Span
ish, the whole thingu be dead easy
Give it up Guess you'n have to commit
YOUR speeches to memory
But suppose l get them miXed2"
No matter You'll never know the differ
ence, because you'll not know what she says
in reply"
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22
Another question.

Another question.
Owens could not understand, so he replied
IN English. Il cannot speak spanish
At this iurcture two gendarrnes came run
ming to the spot. having heard the pistol shot
Recognizing the fsfs, they touched their caps
and stood waiting for his orders He mo-
toned to the two men lying on the sidewalk.
They bent over them a moment, and one OF
them said laconicaIly.
''Nt4ert0S!"
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

Ooo-oo' Babykins an Puppydog
Come see this booful sight.
Fore some Big Person comes along
To lock the door up tight
Don't YOU wish We was let alone.
Jus us three by ourseIves2
Oo-ool Wouldn't We have Iot- O. fun
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

q can understand the Is all right
wish I could see yours l might get some idea
Of how YOU feel about it
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22


Presently he ventured, Lovely evening"
"Yes"
Lovely evening last evening"
"Yes"
Lovely evening tomorrow evening"
Gee! this is greatl" thought Owens. Who
said l couldn't talk Spanish!" Aloud.
Lovely plaza
" Yes
Lovely music
Lovely girl"
i love lovely girl"
Which one?'
" You"
oh
Truth"
"You - - - me -- - plaza
- impossible"
In English well. know its rather sud
den; but my Spanish IS too limited to break
the news to you gently.
In Spanish: &" | love you"
In English: well that's all the Spanish
| know. | can't make it any palmer If you
would only give me a chance in daylight so
that | could make signs, l might be able 10
convey my meaning more exPressively
81 YOU papa
I'm afraid I couldn't make it any clearer
| to papa than | can to you, and 1t would be a
good deal riskier to try it
q can understand the Is all right. I
wish I could see yours l might get some idea
| of how you feel about it -
| L you - plaza tomorrow
evening"
"Och2, och5 don't know what that means;
| but II make a note OF 1t and find out when |
| get back to the hotel Say. this Is 4 lovely
way to learn SPANISH
The girl, IN English. Look out! Here
| comes papa. Good night"
Owens nearly dropped the can in his aston
| ishment; but retained sufficient presence OF
mind 10 break the thread, stuff the can into
| his pocket, and crouch in the shadow of the
doorway.
! THE footsteps Of man sounded closer and
closer on the stone paving. When they
| had almost reached the doorway where Owens
| was CrouchIng the panel IN the farthest of the
| great cGgHIH doors, used for the ingresS and
| egress of persons when the large doors were
closed, swung open nOIselcssly, and a muttled
| head was thrust out.
| Just as the isfs was opposite the door, a
| figure wrapped IN a Spani h cloak spraug at
| him and clutched him by the throat \ long,
slender dagger blade flashed In the dim light
| over his head Before 1t had time to descend
| Owens sprang forward head downward caught
| the assaillnt round the wal with both arms,
| and flung HIM with terrific force against the
| other door lie had ju.t tine 70 raise his left
arm 10 ward of a knife in the hand OF a second
| man. feeling a sharp. singing sensation in it
| as he did SO. Another instant, and he had
raised the second man clear of the sidewalk
| and dashed him downward on the paving
| His body quivered for an instant, and then lay
| perfectly still There was a pistol shot, and
| he turned Just in time TO the first assail1nt
reel and tall forward The iefc was holding
| smoking weapon. There was a smothrred
scream on the balcony Of the icir's house. and
| he and the fffe both glanced upward 10 see
! "a glrhsh figure III a white flowing gown with a
great mass Of black hair falling over her shoul-
ders and down her back. Then they looked
at each other
"QHfcH eS W" asked the isie Owens
guessed that the question was, " Who are you?''
and he replied, Robert Owens. your servant"
"AmerirIH ?"
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

I'm afraid l couldn't make it any clearer
to papa than can to you, and 1t would be a
good deal riskier to try it
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22
Won
IIfIlT

evening.
Sure III be there. VI
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

- impossible"
In English We'll I know its rather sud
den; but my Spanish is too limited. to break
the news to you gently
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

You - - - Spanish.
In English: We'll, that's all the Spanish
| know. | can't make it any palmer If you
would only give me a chance in daylight so
that I could make signs l might be able TO
convey my meaning more exPressively
New-York tribune., 1908-11-22

"OcIi1, echo. | don't knC
but III make a note of 1t
get back 10 the hotel :
way to learn Spanish :"
The girl, in English.
comes papa. Good night
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
GETTING THE MATTER STRAIGHT.
Bishop Potter's Humorous Correction
Of Guides Remark.

When the late Bishop Potter at
tended the Episcopal convention in
San Francisco he kept the people Of
the Golden Gate laughing at the good
things he said.
During his visit the citizens were
in go~od-natured rivalry to do him hon
or. and he was sometimes en-
barrassed with the necessity o. de
cliniug some OF the many invitations
that his time prevented him from &C
ceptins. However. William Crocker
extended to him an invitation that he
Vas glad Il be able to accept: that
was to occupy his handsome residence
on Mob Hill. the home of the early
m~illionaires.
\ group of visitors we're being
shown about the city by a native. and
as they reached this section the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Crocker was pointed out.
at he same time the guide taking &C.
casion 10 spring a joke he had care
fully nursed for the proper time.
That house." he said. pointing to
the residence. lis Mr.. Crocker's Pot
terry"
He had not noticed gentleman
who was at the instant coming down
the broad porch steps. 1t opportune-
ly happened to be Bishop Potter. and
he had heard every word that was
said. There was a CLINT Of humor in
his eye as he stepped up to the man
and said:
i beg your pardon for correcting
you, but you are mistaken. This is
Bishop Potter's Crockery."-Harper's
Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
THE STORY.

GREAT revelations sometimes come
" during the periods Of the reate
darkness In the decadent DAYS of
the Jewish nation who would have
thought Of singing a song OF the com
ing glory Of the Lord And vet that
IS what Habakkuk the prophet did.
and the story Of how il might have
been that God lifted the veil ard gave
him a glimpse OF the glories which
are still but the dream OF the faith.
ful
Habakkuk had been carrying a
heavy burden upon his heart for a
good many days. a burden which was
O made lighter by his passing TO and
fro among the people. for each day
as he ministered here and there striv.
ing 20 turn the hearts OF the people
toward God II seemed as though he
uncovered some new and greater evil
which Wss sapping the life Of the IA.
ton He knew the persistent course
Of the people in their downward
course OF sin and idolatry could only
lead 70 one inevitable result. the pun
ishment Of the nation al Gods hands
Israel had had a glorious history.
and her rule had extended from the
sea on the vest to the far east. but
nov 10 what depths had she fallen
The northern tribes had been scat.
tered and their land laid desolate and
the tribe OF Judah alone remained
and sin was fast ~plunging her TO de.
struction. The glory OF the nation
had departed and she was but the
vassal now of the haathen nations
about.
No wonder Habakkuk was heavy
hearted. What minister OF God is
there who a witness the course OF
sin in the human life. and know that
deaf ears and Indifferent hearts spurn
the words of warning ard advice. and
not be depressed by the lack of re-
suits obtained? And so Habakkuk
cried in the anguish OF his heart:
% Lord. how long shall | cry. and
thou wilt not hear? Even cry out
unto thee OF violence and thou will
not saye,"
It seemed TO him as though the
heavens were brass and that God
was beyond the reach OF his voice.
But nevertheless he cried and poured
out his heart burden to God.
And then when quiet had come and
he was still. there came a voice speak
ing to him. saying:
10, | will raise up the Chaldeans.
49,
shall march through the breadth OF
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
AFRAID TO EAT.
Girl Starving on Unsolicited Food.

Several years z was actpaIIv
starving" writes a Me. girl, yet dared
10 eat for fear of the
1 had suffered from indigestion
from overwork. irregular meals and
improper food. until at last my stom-
ach became so weak / could eat
scarcely any food without great dis
tress.
Many kinds of food were tried. all
with the same discouraging effects. I
steadily lost health and strength until
1 was but a wreck of my former self.
Having heard of Grape-Nuts and
ns great merits. l purchased a pack
age, but with little hope that it would
nelp mel was so discouraged.
i found it not only appetizing but
mat | could a IL as | liked and that
II satisfied the craving for food with.
out causing distress, and IL I NAV
use the expression, 1t filed the bill
For months Grape-Nuts was nv
principal article Of diet. I felt from
the very first that I had found the
right way TO health and happiness.
and my anticipations were fully re-
allied.
With its continued use I regained
my usual health and strength. To-day
| am well and can eat anything I like,
yet Grape-Nuts food forms a part of
my bill OF fare" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
n appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full Of human
Interest.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
LEST HE FORGET.
No Roseate Postcard Without Its
Thorn Of Suggestion.

Harold's mother-we'll call him Har-
old-went abroad a month ago, leav'
ing Harold under the somewhat I'M
substantial control OF his elder sisters.
In spite Of the itemized directions
with which even unto the moment OF
final l~eave-taking she had not ceased
to lombard him. Harold's mother was
far from sure that her efforts would
have any lasting effect.
Tier voyage was more or less dis
turbed by these doubts. but before
she landed on the other side she had
determined on a curse OF action. Like
all small boys. Harold is most COW
etous Of picture postcards and had
looked forward TO n harvest from his
mothers trip. lie got IL.
Every day she sent at least one
card. And whatever else II bore in the
way Of inscription. there was not n
which failed Of this introduction:
Just as soon as YOU get this go and
brush your teeth"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient LIQUID laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying ,hat demand with its ex-
ccllent combination of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuinc-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only. and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24

He-lt's Jolly nice to kiss n you
like.
She-(No answer.
He-That is. OF course, IL she
doesn't mind.
She-t\o answer.
He-lf she gets mad it's altogether
another thing.
She-(\O answer.
He'd like to steal a kiss now
She-tNo answer.
He-If it would be quite safe.
She-Have you finished?
He-Oh. yes.
She-Then how can you make so
many fool remarks when you see that
| am alone and entirely at your
mercy?-Young's Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
she GOT HER MAN-HAPPv.
Indian Woman Not Likely to BE Len
Far Behind in LIES Battle.

Writing OF the famous Dean Kaye
Of Topeka. in Suburban Life. Paul A.
Lovewell. says:
Dean Kaye has had interesting ex-
~periences during his soujourns in the
wilderness. Once an Indian woman
came TO his cabin.
"'You marry she asked.
Eyes. said the dean. I can marry
folks. Have you got a man.
Again the woman grunted. and de-
parted. About shutdown she returned,
dragging with her an apparently
abashed and reluctant brave.
Got him. she remarked. laconical-
". producing her marriage license.
The man knew no English. but the
woman prompted him when it became
necessary for him to give his assent
TO the deans questions. When 1t was
over the squaw paid the minister his
fee and led her husband away in trt-
umph."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-09-24
A Doctors DISADVANTAGE.

In n way" said a collector. at
is easier to get money from a doctor
than anybody else who is slow pay.
It is more difficult for him to swear
that he hasn't been able to make any
collections himself since the first OF
the year. A doctors reception room is
open TO all possible patients. A col
lector with a grain Of ingenuity can
ind a way TO worm out of the men on
the waiting list information as to the
terms of payment. After an inter
view with three or four persons who
have paid spot cash for treatment and
who have told the collector they paid.
it takes a mighty nerve on the part OF
the doctor to insist that he hasn't a
dollar 10 his name"