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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
Lights Differ

in their intensity. Our Flee ric Lamps,
Candles, etc., are adapted for all pur.
poses. OF the utmost brillianey or but
q gentle glow. The new Turn Up and
Turn Down Light is great improve
mert, and needs but to be seen TO be
appreciated. Electric Bells, Burglar
Alarms installed anywhere at remarka
bly, reasonable rates. Let us illuminate
your darkness with our dazzling devices.
Examine our ct ck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27

Also Women's Lswn Dressing Sac
qaes. in plain white and figured effects,
with full front, fitted back, low round
collsr and short sleeves; bsl;td atwaist
line.
Special value, SOC each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
Mating Suit Cases.

Very light and durable. Just the case for
ladies'; each. $3.50, $500. $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
Alexandra Electric Co.
502 King st. Bell Phone 1913.
REAL ESTATE.
Sale.

AT Beautiful Braddock Heights
six and one half acres of land inn
proved by seven-room frame
dwelling and outbuildings and
fine fruit orchard. This property
is located in the highest part of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
Imitation Leather
Suit Cases

Good and strong, made over heavy steel
frames, vt. .....eSe, $l.25, 81 40, sl.75.
$3.50, S2.9S. $3.50.
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Travelling Bags.

Our assortment Of travelling BAGS embraces
ever thing to meet the requirement, Of the
travelling pnblic. We show q large variety
of the resi- leather bsgs. the imitation leather
bags, the 6ber and rattan bags, at the follow
ing prices:
Each 0Sc, S1.50. $3.50,
So so, $5. 90, 5000. $3.50,
81 so, $3.50, $40 90, $3.50
Strong Trunk Straps,
Eaeh............. ..... ..........".25c ami SOC.
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Bell Phone. Home Phone
.SN An BROS
King and Pitt SITS.
O-o--O
Trunks,
Suit Cases.,
Travelling Bags, E|G.

In our Trunk Department on the second
floor will be found complete line Of the best
makes of Trunks, Suit Cases, Travelling Bsgs.
Etc, made by the best trunk and bag build
srs in the country. All trunks and suit cases
marke flee Of charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
Rattan or Cane Suit Cases.

Are very strong, light and durable, and is
an ide II summer case. each........S3 eS. $3.50.
S475. 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27

OF
Kentucky
"The Whisky"

We desire to call your especial attention to
the merits and quality Of this celebrated
wbisky-Cream OF Kentucky.
IT'S perfect blend, smooth in taste and
flavor and Of pure strength unequalled
al $4 per gallon.
The reputation and sale Of this whisky in
every locality where il has been introduced
is lis best criterion, and we could ask for
none better.
We have absolute control Of this famous
piece of goods for the northern and middle
sections Of the State. and are rtady at all
times to give your wishes the prompt and
efficient attention they deserve.
oO-O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
60c Chi'dren's S ParaSOls, Soc

A grand collection of Children's Psrssols
At that price any one would please child;
ma c Of safe n; cne or two ruiies or hem
silt he'd: others have 20 ka.1o. inserting,
with plain rofis; white linen, with f.ncy bDr-
der; white sateen polka dot, with plain b ?
ders; coors are pink, blue, red, white E0c
and pongee. Worth 69c. Special...... wv
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pRY GOODS.
ParaSOl
Value
Unequaled.
$500 PARASOLS, $l.@.

All-silk Taieta; hemstitehed or plain;
colorsare blue, brown, green, white, pongee,
with checked or plain tstfeta silk borders;
plain taffetas. with checked border to match
top There are all new goods; made in
the best manner in the newest
STYLE None worth less than $500. CT 20
Snecial ...,,..............,... " W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-27
BraddOCk
Heights

and commands a magnificent
view of the surrounding country
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Special value, SOC each.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Specks in Butter.

The white specks in butter may be
caused by one or two things. Some
times when the cream is set in shallow
pans or if the cow does not give very
rich milk and the scum of cream is
thin, little particles Of cream on the
top of the scum will dry and do not
churn into the butter, but will remain
in their hard state and either show
sDecks in the butter or come to the top
of the water in washing. The trouble
can be hindered by straining the cream
before churning.
The other way is caused from leav-
ing the cream stand too long before
churning. If little of the milk is
skinned off each time with the cream,
this will, of course, settle to the bot
TOM There it gets Overripe and forms
a cTrd that will be so hard that it will
not break up in the churning but
makes white specks in the butter.
This can be hindered by a closer skim
ming and by not allowing the cream
to stand as long before churning.
Straining the cream is also beneficial
in this case.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
SHORT METER SERMONS.

Talking about the road to heaven is
not tie same as walking in it.
Many cloud that we call sorrow is
but the shadow of our own selfishness-
Perfection is a good deal more than
the power of picking faults in other
people.
You may know by it's warmth and
cheer whether a mans light comes from
heaven.
1t never has been explained why tie
Sunday drizzle looks Wetter than d
Monday dOWnpour.
What a paradise this world would be
if every man was as good as he would
have the rest of US to be!
1t is a good deal easier TO say
brother" in a smooth way than to-
spend time smoothing your brothers
way.
Some Christians faithfully obey the
Injunction to watch but they wear out
their eyes watching for faults in their
neighbOrS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Fertiiizine the Orchard

Experience everywhere teaches that
an orchard will live longer, bear better
and be more profitable for being we'll
cultivated and enriched The expert
ment stations have tried both methods
and have collected opinions from the
best fruit growers in their sections.
and the verdict in almost every case is
tnat cultivation is necessary for
healthy trees and first-class fruit.
Potash is the chief fertilizer to be
applied to fruit trees. particularly af-
ter they come into bearing. Potash may
be had in wood ashes and muriate of
potash. 1t is most commonly used in
the latter form. An unusual applica-
ton of potash should be made upon
bearing orchards, 500 pounds to the
acre.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
signal that all was we'll with Their

signal that all was well with theil
boy.
The soldiers then strolled up to the
house and asked Mrs. Douglas to show
them a photograph Of her son. She
handed them one in civil dress. bu
that was not what they wanted. why
madam" said one, don't be afraid OF
US; you saw how we treated him.
Then trusting them perfectly, she
brought out from its hiding place her
treasure-her boy in full uniform. The
rough troopers passed it from hand to
hand delighted, and after good look,
returned it to the mother.
When the affair was reported to the
officer commanding the cavalry he
laughed and remarked that. having
finish the matter properly. SO, calling
on Mr.. Douglas, he told him that a
guard Of six men would be placed in
the house for his protection, and
would, while there, be absolutely under
his orders. so that he was protected
from friend and foe.
The young aid-de-camp rode back to
JacksOn's headquarters and found the
general standing in front of his tent.
Where have you been off to-" was
the first greeting. Douglas had moth
ing for it but to report his whole adj
venture The general was very angry,
and burst out:
DO you mean to say that you went
into the enemy's lines? Why. you would
have been hanged as spy if they had
caught you"
Il was in full uniform. General, and
told them my rank and who | was"
Il never heard of such thing" said
Jackson, growing still more angry.
NO officer of mine has a right to run
such a risk
Douglas looked at him q moment,
and then demurely remarked IF Gen
eral Jackson had been that near his
home, | wouldn't have trusted him for
a moment, for he would have done just
the same thing"
The great warrior for once was beat
en-. He hesitated, laughed, turned on
his heel and walked back into his tent.
None of the gallant First New York
cavalry was captured by JacksOn's
men.-Hagerstown Globe.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

Full feed and light work has ruined
many a good horse.
Cream kept too long may become
hitter and be full of white flakes.
Oats are good for laying hens. do
NOT he afraid they will eat too many OF
them.
Sheep are persistent agency OF I'M
n,ovamnnt TO the land on the farms
where they are kept.
Success in livestock raising depends
ON producing better strain of animals
with each breeding.
Eggs are better than birds to start
a,,ct farming. because they can be
Skinned with no danger of injury.
TRY a hoe for mixing the shorts or
onv feed that gets pasty when mixed
,,-i+b wafer. Makes the task easier.
Removable perches may be kerosened
ond burned over at a safe distance
from tho poultry house, and all vermin
destroyed by ire.
The price of bone grinder is not
yroat but it is sometimes unhandy OF
tmnossible to get a good supply OIL
homes. 1t is a good scheme to make az
o,,o,o,,onts with a butcher for bones
before buying the grinder
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
DoNr,s FOR cHuRcHMEN.

Don't be afraid of duty. The fearful
are always faithless.
Don't yield to little temptations even
II takes a clean heart to keep clear
head.
Don't seek prominence in church
work. The love of greatness generally
prevents a desire for goodness
Don't plead lack of time for religious
duties. The man who makes such ex-
cuse is inspired by the devil.
Don't praise God with your lips, un-
less your praise springs from your
heart. The man who does SO is liar
in the sight Of the Almighty.
Don't think that the preachers ser
mons will relieve you from responsible
ity to your fellow men. The most eff
fectiye sermons are those on two legs.
Don't think that your praying to
God will be heard so long as you are
preying on your fellows. The man
heard by God is the one who tries to
obey his commandments.
Don't think you can cause sinners te
repent by exposing them. When you
hold a sinful man up to the gaze of the
world, you invariably make him an
enemy to you, to your religion. and te
God. Follow Christ's example if YOU
would do good.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

When corn is husked and the slower
shredded at Il very slight increase in
cost iycr that Of husking by hand, the
practice must commend itself to every
iarner on account of the greater con-
'eDienrc with which the material may
handled and fed. and the ability to
preserve the material from damage by
runs etc., says Director II. J. Waters,
NSSoUri experiment station. Not only
~ out The greatest single objection to
Tue present method of handling stover
Inc difficulty Of getting it out of the
"'u during the winter and early spring
months without injury to the land and
"p growing wheat crop, which is often
""h IN the corn in autumn.
moreover. Shredding undoubtedly re-
,F'rS the farmer Of one of the most
''S"SFeeab!e tasks on the farm-the
"""I''LS OF the coarse stalks i'll bad
'ea'lier. aud relief from the necessity
USSinS this material out of the snow
" winter. Likewise. it also makes it
rV>>'ole 10 feed the material under a
VT IN the barn. using the portion
,'"SPu ny stock for bedding. and still
I"'e The manure in a condition to be
0'u''N easily by a manure spreader.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
growing our dominant characteristics

growing our dominant characteristics
If they are then let us not be sur
prtsed If we find ourselves unpopular
Our friends are only obeyiug the sound
advice Of st. Paul. Bccause-and it is
in all charity are, If posi-
bic, to be severely let alone. 1t is absO-
lutely necessary for our own peace of
mind that we escape from the atmOs-
phere of their querulous cOmplainings,
No one can associate with those who
are chronic grumblerS, chronic fault
finders, chronic sneercrS and belittlerS
of other men and women without ac-
curing some of their unhappy charac-
teristcs. We can see this to perfection
in Sheridan's wonderful comedy of
''The School for Scandal" A young
girl from the country quickly sinking
to the level Of My Lady Sneerwell or
My Lady Backbite, truly choice COL
lection of GROWERS who bark, snap and
yeIp against the reputation Of every
one of their negihbors.
What with save US from becoming
chronic grumblers? Surely we have the
answer in the prayer Of the Psalmist=
Create in me clean heart and re-
new right spirit within me-" Change
my disposition, o God, SO that | shall
not grieve and wound my friends by
sneers, innuendoes and petty cavilingS
and grant that as long as | live | may
never be a growing and snarling dog
but human soul that believes in SYM
pathy, in kindness and In following
closely the footsteps Of the Carpenter
of Nazareth.
One of the horrible ways of killing
the early Christians was to dress them
in the skins of wild animals and them
set a pack of savage dogs upon them to
tear them in pieces. Those hard old
Romans loved to behold human suffer
ing in every conceivable form, and
lot of helDless men and women worried
to death on the sands Of the arena was
a rare spectacle to the mob Of the I'M
perial City. and also formed no doubt
many jest to their masters as they
rolled home in their chariOtS along the
Appian Way. And yet are we to-day
very different in cruelty when we grunl-
bic and snarl all day long, poisoning
the lives of those about us, breaking
their hearts by our i'll humor and driv-
ing them at last to despair by our
chronic nagging?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

Employed in the medical division of
the United States pension office in
Washington, is a husky young man who
| was the youngest regularly enlisted and
| mustered soldier in the Union army
during the civil war, writes ellison
| Gardner. in the Indianapolis Sun. He
| is Abram f. Springsteen, of IndianaD-
| oils, Ind.
Born in Brooklyn, Y. Y, July ;, 1850,
| young SpringSteen was taken when q
| baby to Indianapolis. He early showed
| unusual talents at making noise with
| a stick. His beat upon tin pans, wash
| boilers and other household utensils I'M
| til at the age Of 6 he was an accom-
| plshed drummer and it was the custom
| of his parents and neighbOrs to exhibit
him as an infant phenomenon at church
entertainments and Fourth of July Gel.
ebratiOns.
The first call for troops after the war
was declared was in April, 1861. In
May, 1861. Springsteen was boy Of II
and full of enthusiasm to go soldering.
He accordingly ran away from school
and hired out to Il recruiting officer in
| indianapolis, where he was employed
to make noise in front Of the recruit
ing office and attract the farmers when
they came in from the country.
His parents dragged him home once
or twice, but in October, 1861, he ran
away again, and was mustered in as
private in Company A, Thirty-Fifth In
diana Volunteers, being then IL years
and 2 months old He served until
ing that the regiment was ordered to
the front, kidnapped him and took him
home and locked him up.
He ran away repeatedly, but was al
ways caught and brought back. FL
nally, when, he was II years and "a
days old. his elders gave in and he
went to war.
He served until July 2. 1865. when
his regiment was discharged at Greens
boro, Ind and on July % he was mus
tered out and presented with war
drum by his company. This drum is
among his priced possessions.
At the battle Of Reseda, Ga, Spring
steen was ordered off the field by Gen.
Manson, but boylike. he hung around
and when few moments later the
general was knocked from his horse by
a shell Springsteen was the first to
reach his side.
On one occasion the officer in com
mand made use Of the boy to carry an
important message to a SkirniSh line,
which was holding a dangerous adj
vance position. The boy was told to
crawl on his hands and knees through
the cotton stalks until the enemy no.
tfced him and fred on him, when he
was to get up and make a run for the
rifle pits He was quickly discovered,
but half dozen balls sped over his
head and he made the run in safety
and delivered the dispatches.
On the night Of Nov. %, 1864, the
night before the battle Of Franklin,
Tenn, he was captured at Spring Hill,
fifteen miles away, but half an hour
later he slipped his guards, minus his
hat, drum and knapsack. and at 5
O'Clock in the morning was back in
camp
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

o., ohpappst and most economical
,,atar ever used was one of my own
,trrcrfon. | made frame of 2xS-
''l, nine seven feet long and twenty
inches wide. | put bottom on
~. ~ 10. IS galvanized iron, letting
.r,fac+ oue-half inch in each side
four+ocn inches at one end for d
..ronfnp fitting. | spiked the frame
.,,+bar and covered the corners with
,~,rr tins to prevent any leaking. The
,.tom was nailed on with two rows
# eghr-ppnny nails.
made a fireplace on the ground of
.,rn and blue clay. two feet wide by
.sroo feet long and eighteen inches
tfsh then piled up dirt one foot
,,b md three feet wide at the end
. tho frpDIacp for Il 1iue, put stone
~ tho pgrth the length of the galvan-
,od iron placed the tank on the fOun-
otion and banked it up with dirt. In
,nrting hole for the StOvepipe l turn
Al m sirius Of the galvanized iron for
q cogr then drove an iron rod into
+bo ground. put on two lengths Of
storeDiDp and wired it fast to the rod.
, niece of sheet iron was set up be-
fare the fireplace to control the draft
and keep the fire.
This heater was located near the
windmill! and storage tank and | could
IN il from either. I could heat the
wafer quickly with cornstalks, straw,
ebs. brush or trash. [ boiled pump
Etns and small potatoes for fattening
fine pigs and cooked ground feed by
muring Scalding water on the meal in
barrels and covering with old blankets
or capets. One light fire would take
hp chill from ice water for the mich
COWS | regretted that | did not make
il of tWpIvp-inch plank. as that would
hive increased its capacity One-third
and furnished warm water for all my
stock
found constant use for this small
tank the year round, continues the
writer in Farm and Home. I cut off
the projecting part of sheet iron where
the Stoycpipe fitted on and left it on
the foundation. while I moved the tank
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

,..' 'dFlner needs more education than
h. ,s''' d physician or a lawyer, for he
40 10Y neH in his business of a knowl-
ra SS more or less complete of all the
''"' sciences. and his is the only
~ rSupalon that deals with the sciences.
=, I'' education drives the young man
,bo y"e tarm proves nothing except
nv. al men cannot be farmers, for we
dor n"'e all the trades and profess
I'M, nus ntIed. But agriculture is more
H. rV'IaAt than all other callings COM
n. Ior the farmer feeds and clothes
t.,. world Therefore the better the
will '''' Knows his business the better
wa the world be clothed and fed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
To Put a Faucet in n Barrel.

It is no easy task to place barrel
in position after the faucet has been
inserted The following simple eXpe-
dent will make it easier: First stand
the barrel on end. Bore the hole for
the faucet in the usual way and then
plug it with cork. Shave the cork
off close to the barrel. Having placed
the barrel in position, put the end OF
the faucet squarely and firmly on the
cork. Drive it into the barrel forcing
the cork ahead. A turn or so OF the
faucet makes it tight.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
GRUMBLERs NEVER POPULAR.
By Rev. George Downing Spark.

Beware Of dogs.-Phillippian 3:
The Jews, as can be seen by numer-
Gus references to the Bible. did not like
dogs. The ancient Greeks shared this
adherence, though Homer is not IN
just to these faithful companions of
man, as can be seen in his exquisite
picture of a dogs devotion to his alb
the Odyssey.
st. Paul is pouring the vitriol OF his
sarcasm upon those who would reduce
Christianity to the limits of an exclu-
sive sect and we are doing no violence
to the thought Of the apostle when we
translate Beware of dogs to Beware
of grunblers. Are grumbling and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
HYMNS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW
Harvest Home.

Come, We thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest home
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied;
Come to Gods own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest home.
We ourselves are Gods Own field
Fruit unto his praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade, and then the ear;
Then the full corn shall appear;
Lord of harvest! grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be-
For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take his harvest home;
From his field shall purge away
All that doth offend that day;
Give his angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast;
But the fruitful ears to store
In his garner eyermore.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

Fire-killed timber is being used more
extensively each year in the West for
railroad ties, and where tried in the
same track with ties cut green,
has been found to be as good as the lat
ter. Despite the fact that dead timber
is often regarded as unsound, there are
many tracts Of it, killed by fire fifteen
or twenty years ago, that are still
sound. The strength is not impaired,
and the durability is often Increased.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Rainfall Estimate.

An acre contains 6,272,640 square
inches of surface, and an inch of rain
means. therefore. the same number OF
cubic inches of water. A gallon con
tains 277o7 cubic inches of water, and
an inch of rainfall means 22,622 gallons
of water to the acre, and, as a gallon
of water weighs ten pounds. the RAIN
fall of an acre is 226,22O pounds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
SECTION OF COW STALL.

and then the grain is poured in at b,
and the cow eats it at C. The part
Of the rack holding the hay may be
to keep clean. Both of these racks
are kept in place by 2x3 strips run
ming lengthw<;e of the Manager. Many
dairymen are using this device and
find it all right
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

rack conveniently constructed to which
the nag is secured. When needed. the
door is swung back and the horse led
forth. No one gets kicked, no refuse
matter is visible to the visitor. and it
seems to be sensible way to construct
a place for any horse.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
WATER TANK AND COOKER.

about and used it for various pur-
poses. For Il time I used it in a sheep
pasture then to mix mortar in while
miIdtu%, then as a pond for little
ducks, as [ could easily tip it over
aod put in fresh water with hose
cyery day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
St@blinE Horses.

him ,"' learn from the japanese a
tbat VI Two about Stabling horses. IN
thai. 'onIrS horses are backed into
tbo STATS; then a door is closed at
e'u, Which has a grain and hay
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Good Manager Arrangements.

The sketch shows my hay and grain
rack for cows, which is a great help
when these two feeds are given at the
same time, writes farmer in Farm
and Home. The hay is put in space a,