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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
Sailors Return Thanks.
Hundreds Start Real Thanksgiving for New
Seamen's Institute.

Hundreds Start Real Thanksgiving for New
Seamen's Institute.
New YORK, November 16. AS Thanks
giving tokens from the hundreds OF tars
who have already been entertained at the
new Seamen's Institute here during its
first month of operation, relics OF the sea
that have been boarded for years have
been offered to the American Seamen'
Friend Society as decorations for their
building, In preparing for the thanks
giving festival at this modern hotel and
club, which is now ready to provide tor
over two hundred seafarers each night,
these evidences of the simple support OF
the sailor man will be added to the Other,
contributions which are beginning to be
offered from enthusiastic landsmen
throughout the country. Rooms, books,
beds. games and decorations in this har-
boring skyscraper for Jack-ashore are
already being made substantial Thanks
giving memorials by many individuals
and organizations, having sentimental or
practical interest in the welfare of the
half million seamen who come ashore in
this port each year.
Sixteen sailors, who form the masonic
lodge of the R. NJ S. Adriatic, sent word
from their outbound vessel at Sandy
Hook to have one of their treasures, the
bell of a sunken ship, hung on the walls
of the Seamen's Institute by Thanks
giving Day as a token Of their apprecla-
ton and support. Other members OF the
craft among the tars who have enjoyed
the entertainment of the place are plan
ming Christmas celebration in the lofty
lookout tower room. With other charac-
teristic gifts and offers of cooperation
the men of the sea have already set their
own seal of approval on the new under
taking.
Two hundred officers, engineers, sea-
men and stokers of the giant ocean liners
that dock nearby have registered In the
modern club quarters of the institute
within the two weeks since it's doors
were first thrown open. The seafarers
of America, Germany, Great Britain,
Sweden, Denmark and Norway, in every
gradeof ocean life, are represented large
ly upon the growing books of this sailors
home. From cabin boy to captain these
men have invariably shown that they can
and use the modern accommo-
dations of which they alone of all travel
lers have heretofore been deprived. Inn
maculate floors, quiet corridors, intact
fixtures and busy bootblack stands in the
building are bearing mute testimony to-
day to the ability of the workers of the
fo'castle to respect decent surroundings
on shore.
That many man or mother in local.
ties all over this land is seeking to light
en- the shore life of seamen for the sake
of a son who followed the sea at some
time is evidenced by many of the me-
MORALS which have today been secured
to equip or maintain some special part OF
the new Seamen's Institute. National,
State and city organizations are also
setting up rooms, beds and recreation
corners as landmarks which will attract
and interest such seamen as hail from
their home fields. Memorials from church
and philanthropic bodies already make
up part of the unique equipment Of the
building.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19

YE had been gazing long and ear
nestly at the rows of turkeys
hanging from the hooks of
stand in Washington market,
and the poultryman began to eye him
suspiciously. He did not look like
thief, the mild look in his eye denoting
anything but the CLEAN of acquisition.
Still, his actions were not c3'rulate4
to inspire confidence.
Every now and then he woula walk
up to the rack and feel gobbler's
breastbone, then stand off and take
side look at the fowl moving around
presently and gazing at it from the 9th
er side. In this way he would admire
it from all points of view and seemed
to derive immense satisfaction from
the observation.
The poultryman was fast becoming
nervous over these strange proceed
ings, and to put an end to his anxiety
as to the mans intentions he approach
ed him and asked:
"Well, sir what can l do for you?
The man started and for q moment
appeared to be disconnected; but, recov.
ering himself somewhat. he blushingly
stammered:
"Why. you see. don't quite know
yet"
well it's about time you did," gruff-
~ replied the poultryman.
"Ye-yes-l suppose so, but l don't.
l want to get a turkey, but | want to
be quite sure of my ground before l
proceed"
The poultryman looked at him still
more suspiciously
81 dare say you will think me lit
tie peculiar" continued the stranger,
"but the fact is my wife is not very
well. and she has sent me to buy the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
The Roardino House Poet.

The Boarding House Poet.
And when the mistress cometh for my
cash
Pray that in wrath I may not be too
rash
And. since the turkey long the board has
graced,
Urge her for heavens sake to stop the
hash!
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
CLUBBING OFFERS. The following clubbing

CLUBBING OFFERS. The following clubbing
offers apply only to subscriptions paid in adj
vance and when payment is made it should be
stated what premium, if any, is desired. 1t is
also necessary to say that none of these publ
cations are mailed with The Journal or from
this Office. We have to pay for these publica-
lions one year in advance, and they are then
sent from their respective offices to our sub
scribers. Our clubbing offers are as follows
for one years subscription paid in advance:
The Journal and Farm & Home. ......... zoo
The Journal and Tribune Farmer. 225
The Journal and McCalrs Magazine. 21O
The Journal and New Idea Magazine. 80. 210
The Journal and Tri-Weekly Tribune. go. $50
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The above is the name of German chemi-
cal, which is one of the many valuable ingredi-
ents of Fcley's Kidney Remedy Hexamethyle-
netetramine is recognized by medical text
books and authorities as uric acid solvent and
antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney
Remedy as soon as you notice any irregulari-
ties, and avoid serious malady. R. H. Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19

If you haven't the time to exercise regularly,
Doan's Regulets will prevent constipation.
the bowels without gripping. Ask your drug
gist for them. Csc.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
Turbine Steamer Belfast
Launched at Bath November 18th. She is
Christened by Miss Carrie NJ. Greenlaw OF
Belfast

Launched at Bath November 18th. she IS
Christened by Miss Carrie NJ. Greenlaw OF
Belfast.
BATH. Me-, November II. The $3.50, 900
turbine steamship Belfast, whose con-
struction has been delayed nearly year
bv the financial difficulties of the Consoll-
dated Steamship Lines of Maine, was
successfully launched at 2.5S p. m. by the
Bath Iron Works for the Eastern Steam
ship Co.. Boston & Maine division, Miss
Carrie NJ. Greenlaw Of Belfast, who was
accompanied by Miss Margaret keene as
maid of honor, cnristened the boat with
a gaylv decorated bottle of champagne
and used the regular christening form,
Il name thee Belfast.
The Belfast is sister ship to the Cam
den, which has won front rank among
the passenger steamers on the New Eng
land coast for speed and comfort. The
new boat will undoubtedly be ready tor
commission next season and is booked
for the Bangor-Boston route IN connec;-
ton with the Camden. The outside work
on the Belfast is practically completed
The material for the inside wood work is
ready for installation, the boilers are tin
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19

JUDITH:
LUCRETIA.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19

K0l01Fo For Indigestion.
i AOoOx Relieves sour stomach.
palpitation of the heart. Dieesrs whatyou ea&,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
TURKEY TEST.

It Was Great, but it Drove One Man t.
Drink.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-19
MAINE NEWS ITEMS.

The highest price received for yoke
of oxen yet heard of this season is $3.50,
secured by James H. Hamilton of East
Saco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
Bows. Use of ssromsters.

Every English schoolboy who can
afford IL has barometer that he
keeps hidden under his bed or in his
trunk, for In all English schools ba-
rometers are strictly forbidden TO the
pupils. Why should they he forbid
den? Why should they be desiredl
Through the autumn and winter the
English schoolboy plays football every
afternoon, weather permitting. he
must play two hours each clear day.
These two hours are taken off his rec
itatlons. They make his school tasks
two hours lighter; hence when ne
knows beforehand that the next day
will be clear he may spare himself
two hours Of useless study the night
before. His barometer pointing to
fine" saves him lot Of toll. But
when the instrument points to
change" then the schoolboy knows
that there will be no football Thus
a boy with a barometer has a big adj
vantage. He often sells weather pre-
dlctlons at a penny aplece-Philadel
phia Bulletin.
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ma. Whirlina psrvishes.

. Those spirits on the hunt for "sensa-
tons in Constsntinople viii wish 70
"take in" the derylsbes. The whirling
elan have convenient convent on the
Grand Rue. where their clrculnnayign-
lions may I've Witnessed at T:3O O'Clock
on Friday evening FOR the admission OF
10 cents. This weird performances per-
sonifies the solar system and Is exactly
ordered in all its phases. After pre-
liminary circuits OF the ring In single
Tile 20 the dlscordant accompaniment
of flute aud tambourlne the robed ana
furbaned dervishes commence their
turning. With arms outstretched, the
right palm upward 10 beseecl bless
angs. the left depressed to signify mer-
cv bestowed. the head is bent upon the
right shoulder. The rapid revolving
upon the right heel is effected By en-
ploying the left toes as motivTpower.
As the circling acceIerates, the long
white skirts dilate until they stand out
stiff after the manner OF the attenuated
garment OF the premiere danseuse'
Very little space Is allotted to each
priest. and It seems strange that there
are no collisions. The dance ceases 10
an hour or 80 with the men exhausted
Travel Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
Her Conversion.

When preparing his parishioners Ior
the solemn ordinance Of confirmation
an old clergyman found among them
one old woman so excessively ignorant
and stupid that for some weeks prior
TO the time he was obliged to have her
come to his house every day In order
TO instruct and cateehise her. Al lengtn
he began to hope that his time, pa
tience and zeal had not been entirely
bestowed In vain, a few bright flashes
OF understanding having burst from
tbe old danes clouded intellect. NOW,
nv good friend said the worthy pas
tor Just previous to the commencement
of the ceremony, las this Is the last
moment In which shall have an op-
portunity Of converslng with you, let
me ask, do you thoroughly understand
and believe all the articles of your
Christian faithT'
AYE, yes, sir, thank'ee,' replied his
venerable pupil, with shipper and
dropping one of her best courtesles, i
does indeed now, and, thank God, l
heartily renoances them ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
Americas First Book

The first book printed in America
was "The Eccale EspIrItual Fara Tle-
gar al Cielo" Spiritual Ladder For
Reaching Heaven. 1t was printed In
the City OF Mexico in the early part Of
1887 by Juan Fables on press
brought from Europe by Fra julian de
Zumarrage, first bishop OF Mexico. The
first attempt at a newspaper In Amer
lea was the Mercurio Volante Flying
Mercury. Mexico. 1893. The first In
dian school was founded In 1924. and
Industrial schools for Indians date
back to 1913. Half century before
our overland pony express was inau-
gurated there were regular monthly
mails the length OF Spanish-America-
from Paraguay to San Francisco. a
little matter of $500 miles."-M. A.
Lambug in Scottdsle Independent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
Alu,amarse-@azxa
FRIDAY EVENING. JAN. 10. 1908.
How He Grow Young.

One satisfied man returned from
two weeks holiday. He spent 1t on
farm owned by al old aunt, and the
royal way in which she fed him, to
use his own description, formed the
chief delight of bis holiday.
"You see." be remarked confidential
ly. my wife Is graduate OF diet
and cooking school of the most up to
date sort. She secs that we never have
a meal which isn't perfectly balanced
as to food values. The things we eat
are chosen with reference to that and
rot with regard to whether we ike
them especially. Well, can tell you,
old Aunt Laura. with her table just
yroaning with forbidden, indigestloie
articles. was a mighty welcome change
m me She never heard Of carbohy-
drates or phosphates or celiulose, and
she wouldn't know proteid IL sne
met one In a bean porridge, where, by
the way. believe they largely congre-
gate. But / tell you her fried chicken
and fresh pork and biscuits were the
finest things I've had for years. Ny
wife actually turned pale when she
saw me eat, and | know she was wor-
r,ed. because we were six miles from
n doctor. | was never i'll for minute,
though, and those two weeks OF old
fashioned, unscientihc cooking nave
made me feel like a new manor
rather. like a boy again. "-London
NJ. A. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
The Clock Struck |

II was Just two minutes TO ] when
John Indian entered the house and,
nnwrapping a paper parcel, said to his
wife that he had brought her pres
ent of a dock II was her birthday,
and she had expected brooch or a
ring at least. and so she said tartly'
..You liked the look Of that clock"
His face flushed. "A nice way to
speak about present. said he hotly.
"Wen. It's the truth. | wouldn't have
given a couple of shillings for it," said
she In an exasperating tone.
John Ludlam was quick tempered
man. The veins In his temples swelled,
and
Just then the clock struck !.
What did 1T signify-tbat the clock
was running all right:
1t did not. The ambulance surgeon
said a few minutes later that If the
clock had struck one inch nearer her
temple John Ludlam would have been
a widower.- Pearson's Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10

There are social distinctions in Cuba
based upon color. There is not one
but several color lines, though these
are not eternal. hard, fast and un.
changeable, as I'm the United States. In
Cuba social life Is run largely by
social clubs. There are In almost ev-
cry town aud village negro clubs. two
or three grades of mulatto clubs and
white clubs. In one and at Its func-
lions may appear the husband, exclud-
ing the wife; in another. the wife,
but not the husband; in third. their
children, but neither the father nor
mother. To the world this will appear
incredible, almost incomprehensible.
Here It is convention, fixed, settled, &C
copied and operative. These distinc-
lions, however, run but for lifetime.
Army and Navy Life.
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The Sun, in addition 20 the aeUs Of the
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE.

The Newspaper in the home is q necessity.
Get one that can be safely read by the entire
family. The Tribune is paper that prints
all the news Of the world in such manner as
to be readable without offending the laws Of
good taste. 1t is a human papeT-one edited
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and educate. just as il is fact there Is moth
ing ever printed that will offend deceDcy.
With Tire Sunday Tribune you get hand
some illustrated supplement Of timely topics
and superb twenty page magazine with col
ored cover, which contains most interesting
fiction and short stories by well known auth
Ors This, with other sections, goes TO make
UP one of the most complete and interesting
Sunday Newspapers published.
The Daily and Sunday Tribune is the ideal
family newspaper. dsllar bill sent 10 the
Circulation Department Of The Tribune. New
York, will bring The Daily md Sunday Tri
bune into your family far one month. Or
send $40 for one year.
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RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Trains lsavs Union Station Alexandria
In Effect January s, 1908.

In Eject January s. 1908.
N.B-Foliowings schedule figures published
only as information, and are not guaranteed.
s:27 A. M.--Daily--Locai for Warrentoas
Danville and way stations
s:S9 A. M.-Dsily-LocsI for Harriscnburg
and way stations.
Ell <. M.-Daily-U. 8. fast Mail. First
clsss coaches and drawing room sleeper for
New Orleans. DINING car service
l1:17 AN. Daily-Wsshington and fiorics
limited. Sleeping cars between New York and
jacksonville. Through fSst-class coache
between Washington and JACKSONVILLE
Dining car service between Washington ana
Columbia.
z:22 P. M.-Week Days--Local for Hal-
riSonburg and way stations on Manassas
branch.
6:i2 P. M.-Dsily-Locsl for Wsrrsnton
ami Charlottesville.
1907 P. NJ, No. s3-Daily--New York and
Augusta Express. Through. coaches anc
Sleeper TO Aiken. Dininl car service "a
carte. Tourists TO California Monday, Wed
nesdays. THURSDAYS and Fridays.
1889 p. Washington and Chit
tanooga Limited (vis Lynchburgl. Firs
class coach and sleeping car TO Roanoke
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
err to Birmingham and New Orleans, Wash
lukbOu 70 hOtuOkt. DlIluk CdI 1cINtcos
1l:l7 P. M.-Daily--New York and New
Orleans Limited. AL Pullman train, clu'
and observation cars to New Orleans. Sleep.
ers to Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham sno
New Orleans Dining ca service.
Through trains from the South arrive ut A.
exandria 1913 1923 and 8:4s A. VI. and
3:1S. els, l1:1S and l:23 p. NJ. daily. Ha,.
risonburg 1908 P. N. week days and II
NJ. daily. From Chsrlottes lille 75S A.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRAND
Leave Alexandria W. & o. Station SIT
NJ, and 515 P. NJ. week lays 70.
8luemont: 6:S6 P. NJ. for Leesburg; s:2l
v. and b:15 P. N. on SUNDAYS ouly or Blue
mont
For detailed schedule figures, tickets. PnIi
4,an reservation, etc, ,sgplS; 70
WILLIAM g. EHEW Uniog
Agent. Alexandra, Va.
c. II. ACKERT. Vice Pres. 4nd Gen
8. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
w. II. TAYLOE, Gen. Passenger Agso
L. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, ID. {
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
FROM THE ANTILLES.

hamberIain's Cough Remedy Bene fits
City Councilman at Kingston, Ja-
mafca.
Mr.. W. O'Reilly Fogsrty, who is 8
member Of the City Council at Kingston,
Jsmaics, West Indies, writes as follows;
"Oae bottle OF Chsmberlain's Cough
Remedy had good effect on a cough that
wss giving me trouble aud l think
should have been more quickly releved
If had continued the remedy. That il
was beneficial and quick in relieving me
there IL no doubt aud it Is my intention
10 obtain another bottle" For sale by
W. F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
PROPOSALS.

Office of Constructing Qusrtermaster. u. 8
Army. Fort Washington, Md, January 4
received at this Office until II a. M, February
Z, 1878, for the construction Of macadsm
roads at Fort Washington, Nd. information
regarding plans aud specifications may be Oh.
taiued at this Office and intending bidders
will be furnished them upon depositing the
sum Of $500 which will be refunded upon re-
turn Of same. Proposals must be marked
Proposals for Constructing Macadam Roads
at Fort Washington, Nd" and addressed To
the Constructing Quartermaster, u. s. Army
Fort Washington. Nd.
i4n &. :, s. 9, feb +. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
The PHILOSOPHICAL Father.

The old man had finally succeeded
in marrying off two Of his seven
daughters.
"Your girls have been blessings"
said the officiating clergyman after
the double ceremony.
yes" the Old man huskily assert
ed, they are the sort OF blessings
that brighten as they take their fight. "
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
Too Much For Him.

ANDREW" said a devoted wife to
her husband, 81 want a hundred"
"a hundred whatT exclaimed the
husband.
Dollars" she replied calmly.
what forY'
"Oh, a whole lot Of things"
"Um-un," he hesltated. II guess l
shall have to check your extravaganza,
my dear"
do" she smiled, land make it pay
able to my order, please"
He collapsed then and there.-Brook-
lvn Citizen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10
Ho,ylar and E5saIsr.

Rokitansky, the, father Of the well
known operate singers, was professor
Of pathology at the Vienna university.
Besides the two singers he had another
couple Of sons. who had acquired a
certain celebrity as medical men. One
day when the old professor was asked
how his sons were getting on he re-
piled, shaking his head:
"You see. friends. two OF them heal
and the other two howl. and the howl.
ers earn four times as much az the
healersw-London Standard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10

NyIRGlNIA.--In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Cozrt Of the City Of Alex
audria on the nth dsy Of December 1907.
Bertha N. CLAUS
vs.. In Chancery.
John w Clauss
Memo. The object of this suit is to OBTAIN
for the complainant divorce from the bonds
of mstrimony from the defendant. and for
general relief.
It appearing by an affidavit fled in this
cause that the defendant, John w. CLAUS,
ia nonresident Of this State II is
Ordered that said defendant appear here with
IN fifteen days after due publication Of this
order, and do what Is necessary To protect
this interest in this suit. and that copy OF
this order be forth with inserted in the Alex
andria Gazette, a newspaper published in the
city of Alexandria, once q week for four sue.
sessive weeks, and posted at the front door OF
the Court House Of this city.
A Copy--TEsTE
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
Aaehen & Moneure, p. q. deel7 w4w-tu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-10

An inland graduate came 20 New
York 10 seek employment. Through a
friend he received an offer OF a place
as shipping clerk to a certain firm. In
reply he wrote as follows: Il regret
that l cannot accept your kind ofer
Of position as shipping clerk, but the
fact is that l am always sick when on
the water"-Success Magazine.