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New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
HIS V4RIED Uses.
Motor Car Runs Press, Sazcs Wood
and Milks C01cs.

The average urban resident looks upon the
automobile merely as conveyance. more rapid
In motion than the horse and less likely to
shy at strange objects. Such an assumption IS
far from an adequate conception of the vehicle
In Connecticut the owner Of a newspaper
sends his paper to press by automobile He
hacks the machine up near his presses, at
taches the power and the news is chugged out
away beyond speed limit
Needless persons laugh at farmers who mort
-.gp their farms TO pu-J hase automobiles It
Is the farmer who has the laugh At o'clock
IN the n1orning-and -layhap at or ), for the
milk Inspector has a way Of walking in at
O'Clock and interfering with nilking-the car
buretor may be heard at the dairy. One motor
car connected with six milking machines can
milk twelve COWS at q time Is there churning
70 be done? The motor can do almost every
thing but roll the butter Perhaps the farmer
takes his milk to the station in his machine
and then he gets back III time 10 saw the wood
for cooking breakfast. He attaches circular
wood saw 10 the motive power Of the car and
the result is highly satisfactory. This may even
explain why many tramps frequent large
cities There are now less opportunities than
ever for them to saw wood for a breakfast In
suburban places The automobile fairly snorts
st their ShiftlessneSs
This snort, redolent Of disGain and gasolene,
one hears often now at the haynow in place
OF the accustomed sneeze Of horse trying not
TO contract hay fever while hoisting fodder into
the barn No longer need the patient animal
al the far end Of pulley rope start upon run.
only TO be brought up short, under the i'm
preston that he has made a false start while
time is given him TO reflect upon the perYersity
Of mankind. and the farmer to unhitch hay from
pulley and send the hoisting hook out for more
motor car runs out with the rope now. and
lifts double the quantity without straining a
muscle
When the days work is over, eggs and poultry
taken 10 market, neatly stored in the tonneau
and stores brought back to the farm in the
same genteeI manner. the farm motor ceases
from acting the part Of q combination farm
hand dairymaid, ChOrewonan, horse, elevator
and messenger boy and becomes a glittering
puryeyor Of amusement Into ii climb the farm
eTs family Goggles glare and wells float
through summer shine and highway dust; trees
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
HIGHLY PRACTICAL.

"Your business college for young ladies seems
to be all right"
'It is all right"
DO you give the girls a good practical buSi-
ness training?"
I'm reply to that question l can only say
that GO per cent Of our graduates marry their
employers the first year."-Louisve Courier
Journal
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

stretch green arches overhead and yellow fields
spread like golden pathway to the In
scant hour the farmer. IL he lives within
dozen miles of the ocean. forgets the cares of
agriculture, his wife her broom and needle as
salt waves wash over them.
In San Francisco the motor fire patrol is able
to get to and extinguish a fire while the speed
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

Busy urban people Of average means are
among those who get the most fun out Of an
automobile. Women and even children win the
badge of chauffeur. and. after the master Of
household has been speeded to his days duties.
children are piled into the motor car without
ado: a generous hamper is tucked away in the
trunk rack and the family is whiSked away to
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

an observation car with his eioquence He may
speak from automobile No longer need the
flower grower urge his horse through wintry
dawns in the effort to get his blossoms early to
market He may arise later. get to the train
earlier in his automobile and maintain. mean
while. the aspect Of gentleman Of leisure out
for morning spin.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

lest fire horse is still painting his way. Au-
tomobiles used to haul snow. beer. drygoods.
bank boxes and to cure consumption by rapid
motion through the air. No longer need the
mining prospector wander wearily through arid
wastes in the West He may seek his nuggets
by means OF motor No longer need
Presidential candidate risk bursting the rail Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
GENERAL AUOTIONEERS.

Messrs. George W. Bontz and W. ID.
Mount have opened a general auction
house at 5l9 Cameron street. They
ask a share of the auction business,
either on commission or for q stated fee.
They expect to have two sales at their
store weekly and will pay strict atten-
( on to all business Entrusted to them.
Mr.. Bonlz Is q well.known citizen, hay
ing been employed st the Southern Rail-
way shops uutil about yesr ago when
Ill health compelled him to rellnquish
bis occupation. Mr. Mount comes from
q neighbosing county highly recommend
ed as q straightforward business man
aud one who thoroughly under lands the
auct on business. With men like MtssrA.
BoLtz and Mount ut the head OF gen.
eraI auction store we predict its success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
AN0raFR CARGO OF ICE.

The four masIed schooner ElSin X.
Hunt, from t1e Kennebec, has arrived
With 8 cargo of ice for the Mutual Ice
20 Over half a d, zsn large sehoon.
are have arrived here during the present
summer with The best quality of Kenne-
bee Ice, bet consumers 10 Alexsudris, 1t is
claimed are debSrdd from the Use Of The
SANE they being supplied with manu-
facru,ed product of su inferior quality,
which often impar,s a dIssereesble taste
10 water. The officials of The company
have bad their attention called to this
ioias,ice. and they have announced their
Intention of bringing about more salts
fact )ry conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
nIsORDERLY NEGRO.

John Grshord, colored, OF Washing
ton, WAS arrested by Officer Nicholson
yeste rdsy afternoon at the instance OF
employees of the Washington, AleIan-
dris and Mount Vernon Electric Rail-
way. charged with improper conduct on
train. Grsfford was elected from
CARS at several points in Alexandria
county yesterday for disorderly conduct
aud using profsne and abusive language,
the last place being Braddock Heights,
where 1t ls alleged he was struck on the
head with q stick after he bad insulted
several women who we're waiting at the
station for car. Grsfford was knocked
to the ground where he lay for short
while, but finally got up, and after
moving away some distance continued
his abuse OF every one within sight.
3rsfford was turned over 10 Constable
Burch, Of Alexandria county, this morn
Ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
LOCAL, BREVITIES.

The police t1Jay reported no infratt on
of the sunday law yesterday.
The warm westher continues and The
msrcur, at 3 O'Clock registered 81.
Officer Bell killed dog, supposed to
have been suffering firm rabies, this
morning at the coraer OF Princess ard
Columbus street.
An item In this column on Saturday
announced the dissppes rance of Thomas
p. Scsnlon from 5l5 north Columbus
street. II should have been l4O9 Prince
street
The Alexandra Amusement Company
will exhibit new and thrilling pictures
tonight entitled GAN Aboard, OF Conf
cal Scenes Aboard a Train" Fire
Fire aud "Oomplicst d Duel" will
also be produced.
The Red Men Of this city with many
of their friends made au excursion Ia
Marshall Hall today. The boat will
leave this evening at 7:l5 O'Clock. II
will leave sgain st S:45 for a moonlight
| ride down the river.
The sailing yacht Wasp, owned by
Mr.. CORTLAND PtytoD, with her owner
and a party of his friends aboard, has
sailed on a cruise on the lower Potomac.
Colonial Beach, COltons and other re-
sorts will be visited. The party will bt
| about a week 90 the cruise.
1t wss rspo ted this morning that
lady named Wells, living in this city
was knocked down by street car 81
Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
street, Washington, yesterday. 1t wal
said that she had an infant 10 her arm
at the time. No one in this city coult
be found today to corrobVrAte the report
The morning services at st. Paul
Church yesterday we're conducted b!
Thomss Duncan. The pulpit at tn
First Baptist Church Was occupied b!
Rev. Richard r. Reidel. The pulpit
of the other churches were occupied b.
the resident clergy. The congregation
st most of the churches we're ratht
small owing to the warm weather
Fried Clans 30c dozen. Vegetable SOU
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam SOU
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. G. II
| Zimmerman. Market Space. marc u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
NEW UNIFORMS,

Uniforms for the new military COM
pany recently organized 10 this city have
been received by Capt. F. l.. slaymater.
They will be worn by the members Of
the company tonight, when drill will
be he'd at Armory Hall. Annoance-
meut Is made thst the members OF the
company will g'sn sn Exhibition drill
Tuesd.y nigtl 81 King ltteet. Ordtr'
sill be Issued 10 the new company IT,
night to report ct the armorJ at 7;SC
o. clock Wednesday night. They will
subsequently be marched 10 ROsemcnt,
where they will biVousc for the night
from which point they will proceed tc
King aud Henry streets, where lhey VII
take o rain for Ohickamsuga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
- ~ ANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
RESOLUTIONS IN REGARD TIC
w. z. WATSON

At the moroing service at the Frs
Baptist Church yesterday the following
presm bic and resolutions adopted oy lns
South Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth
| Il, tive TO the resignation of Rev. w. +.
W, tson, who is II assume charge oil the
F ret Bsptist Church here August lst,
were rad and triered placed upon the
record OF the church.
Whereas our beloved pat r, Bro. w.
F. Watson. fesls called upon, under tae
guiding influence Of the holy Spirit, 10
return to the church the responsibilities
involved in the pastorst' of the same,
and has so expressed himselt 10 io1ms'
resignation to become effective July "l'''
1908, and
Whereas We feel most keenly the de-
psrturs of one whose lsbors have oeen
most abundant and efficient 10 building
mn every department OF our church lie,
be Il therefore resolved
/. That We very reluctantly and sadly
scouiesce In the wish Of our pst'r and
accept the resignation to become effective
July 81, 1908.
2. That we commend him the tendt 7
mercy aud loving care ofour Father God,
and pray that 10 his new field God may
coDst tute his everlasting portion and
his glory furnish the inspiration tor great
aud efficient service.
8. That our best love and wishes 90
with him and hia family to their new
home.
4. That we commend him to the
loving care and kindly consideration OF
our sister church as faithful minister
of Jesus Christ, 9 devoted and impartial
pastor of the entire congregation, an
paruest preacher of full aud glorious
gospel, adequate to the demands OF the
human life, aud most earnestly pray
that bis fellowship and lRbors with the
Alexandra Church may be as sym
pathetic, harmonious aud successful as
With us.
5. That there Ia absolutely no reason
for his going save bic vision aud con-
viction that q larger field aud greater
usefulness await him.
6. That q copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the pastor, the First Baptist
Church OF Alexandria, and spread upon
the minutes Of our church.
II. B. WIKI ms Moderator.
Sd. RoP ER, CLERK.
Portsmouth Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
HOT SUNDAY.

The weather bureau on Saturday pre-
diclsd cooler weather 10 this section, as
wall ss in all the ether districts. and
msny peis,us during the suliry condi-
tons Of that night tossed to aud fro With
the hope thst changed conditions would
welcome them yesterday morning. They
were. however, doomed to disappoint'
meni, as the day broke snltty and con-
tiuued 40 throughout, the mercury being
well up into the ninelies. The wind
va. from the northwest, hut 1t was by
no means refreshing, and at the close o.
The day II died out entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
nEATHa AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Emma r. Will, wife Of George
J. Will, died at Sibley Hospital, Wash.
ington, on Saturday. The deceased
was a sister of Mr.. Harry Shirley and
of Mrs. Joseph Gates, Of this city. The
funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of the later at s O'Clock thiI
afternoon.
Virginia, the infant daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. John B. @ lilo, died SAtur.
day night at her parents home, III
moth st. Asaph street.
Edwina, the infant daughter oil Mr..
and Mrs. Edward O. Reeves, died yes,
tsrday at the home OF her parents, 62t
north Patrick street.
Armstesd Pearson colored, died
on Friday last. The funeral tool
place yesterday afternoon from Robert
chapel. The deceased was eigh!y-tWo
yesrS old.
The funeral OF Julius Herman Krause,
who was found dead In his room III
Washington Saturday morning, took
place from the residence, 1446 Duke
street, this afternoon. The Butchers
Union. of Washington, of which he was
a member, attended the services.
The funeral of the late Samuel Ticel
took place yesterday aft rnoon from thi
residence, 524 Queen street. Rev. j.
r. Sewer, pastor of the Second Presby
terrain Church, and Rev. P. ?. Phillips,
rector of st. PauPs Church, conducted
the services. The iuterment was In the
Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Mem.
beIs of Osceols Tribe, Improved
Order OF Red Men, and Alexsnd'i'
Council, No. SO, Junior Order OF Uoits'
Americans, attended the tuntrh. Thrs
members flom each lodge served as pail
bearers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
POLICE COURT.

TJustice e. B. Oston presiding
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning: -,
John Grsff,rd, colortd, charged with
improper conduct on an electric train,
was turned over to the authorities OF
Alexandria county.
The ovner OF several COWS which hsd
been taken up satrsy was fined 81. DO.
Nat. Jackson, coloted, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined IS.
Guy Jackson, colored, charged with q
similar ofiense, had his case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
CASE POSTPONED.

Argumen's in the injunction proceed
ings Instituted by the new Company q,
Seventeen regiment, to gain possession
of the srmory on south Royal street, Was
to have been heard by Judge Louis O.
Barley, of the Corporation Court, today,
but by agreement Of all parties concern
ed the case Was postponed to another
date, Mr.. Samuel G.. Brent will repre-
sent the old company and Aessrs. Nor
ton & Boothe will sppear for the new
organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
ExOURsION THURSDAY NIGHT

As gill be seen by en- advertisement
on this psge the Elks' Dramatic Club
will give an excursion Thursdsy night
on the palace steamer jamestown. Al
this club has charmipgly entertained the
amusement lovers Of this city on many
occasions we predict the excursion on thai
evening will be no exception to the rule
A trip on this magnificent st'sner Is
treat of it,elf, but being surrounded BY
the dignity and grace Of this tslentet
organization the joy will be all the more
complete,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
STRAY COWS.

Officer Ferguson yesterday morning
took charge OF seven COWS which were
strsying through the streets OF the city
and corrsled them 10 the cattle pen 10
msrket alley. LIST the bovinss made
theft way out of the enclosure and pro-
ceeded to the premises of their owner,
who lives In Alexsndris county close 70
this city. The latter appeared 10 the
Police Court this morning aud was lined
90 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
DEATH OF MIR. MCLEOD.

Intelligence was received In this city
Yesterday of the death 10 Cincinnati OF
Mr. Albert D. Mcleod, itrmtrly Of
Baltimore. Mr.. Mcleod WAS we'll known
here. where be married Miss George A.
Hougb, eldest daughter of the lac Ed,
ward 8. Hough. He was 10 the 72nd
year of bis age aud leaves one daughter,
his wife having died about four or five
aHn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
GAINES LAUNCH AGAIN VIZ
TOR.

August Gaines pleasure lsanch, the
Augusts, which recentlv distsnced th.
Norman, owned BY Tonic schrolh, Of
Washington, yesterday met the Vi r,
owned In this city, and in 8 hsll'm'le
brush ran away f,Jm her adversary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
rRT.TEE3 APPOINTED.

n. K. Field, of this city; G. W. Lay
cock. of Hsmillon, and W. l.. Brannon,
of Fredericksburg, have been appointed
by Judge Barley, of the Corporation
Court, trustees of Wsshiheion dis'rle
nronerty of the NJ. Z. Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

Kodol will without doubt help anyone who
hes stomach disorders or stomach troubles
Take Kcdol today and continue it for the
short time that is necessary to give. you
co conn relief. KodOl is sold by W. F.
Tra;ohton Il Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

Reduction Sale Of Low Shoes, Pomps,
oxfords and Colonial ties, ell new effects
lste,t STYLES. This is an oportnni1y
don;t miss II. J. A. Marshall q Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

Ladies' fine Oxtords, Court ties, and
Colonial ties, Tan, Pstten Kid aud Vic
reduced. 81 30 grades $l.9S. $500 and
"a 80 grades S2.9S. }. 4, Marshall 8
Bro, APP King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
OUT OF DANGER,

The following Telegram was received
81 this office at 8 o'clock this evening
Norfolk, Va, July 20.-Mrs. Brown
snd children considered ont Of danger.
Her parents are here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

The Hess Oxiolds, "the fiuesP", re-
duced. 81 90, $500 and Sc 90 grades GO
at $3.50. J. A. Marshall q Bro, 42z
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

For this section fair tonight, showers Tues
dav afternoon or night; winds shifting to
fresh eaSterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

DsWitt's " ifch Hszel Salye is especially
good for piles. Recommended aud sold by
~, +. Creighton 4 Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

$3.50, IS, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
In black and tan, low and high cuts
mostly small sizes, offered for few day
only st 70 cents. J. A. Msrshall &
BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
N0TTCE-COAL AT BOTTOM sum
MER PRICES,

Take advantage of the low P,ics and buy
your coal before the advance "Hl 20
pleased to have your order now. BOth
phones. ,,rouruoN
spr22 lO7Isouth BOya stFest:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

qualified as admins
~ traitor Of the estate ofEDWARD q INN,
deceased, sll persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make prompt stttlemeat of
their Indebtedness, and all persons to when
said estate is indebted are requ' si-d 10 present
their accounts properly certified for settlement
EDWARD j, QUINN,
WILLIAM II. QUINN,
iyls lot Executors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
TEACHERs, EXAMINATIONS
FOR SALE.

TWO NICE BUILDING LOTS on es,t
side OF Columbus street. between OrOnoco
and Pendleton streets, fronting SO feet Tn
Columbus street to q depth OF 30 feet to
court. CHEAP FOR CASH. Address
COLUMBUS STREET LOTS,
iv1sst Care Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
Local Matters.
you and Tide Table,
,ua.thar Probabilities.

Inn rise, tomorrow at 45l and set at ~
~ ratsr AZ :52 a. m. and 2.22 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20
TO FILL DOCK,

I'D FILL DUN.
Anyone having rubbish, diggings from eel
lars or any such material which they wish TO
dispose Of can have 1t thrown in the dock ad-
Joining the Old Dominion Boat Club plOptr
ty, which am now filling in.
jyl4 lw DEW AIlCnEoON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-20

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
rho rown 70 % Bonn h.

In the German town Of Klingenberg,
near Aschairenberg, Bavaria. In addi,
tion to having no rates to pay for the
upkeep Of the town, those actually
born In the parish receive from the
municipality a sum Of fi2 los, a year,
This sum, II invested regularly at say,
8 per cent would entitle the owner to
receive about fl.500 at the age Of sixty
IA very handsome old age pension,
Were II not necessary that the inhah-
itants should prove birth In the parish
before becoming entitled to this pay
ment the popularity Of Klingenberg as
a place Of residence would doubtless
be enormous Westminster Gazette
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-13
DYNAMITE IN THE MAKING.
Norkmsn Who Arc Eneircisd by Dssth
In Gallons and Tons,

In Gallons and Tons.
81 thoroughly deceptive Is dynamite
IN the making tbut you are apt to be
disappointed on viewing the surface
of things, You could more readily
fancy thunderbolts Icuplng and crash.
lng from tender blue skies than that
the most fearful forces in creation are
hidden under such peaceful exterior
NltroglycerIn, cupful of which would
distribute you over squire miles Of
landscape, Is diligently mixing around
you IN hundreds and thousands Of gal
Ions.
II ls making itself 10 big iron Fctorts,
eaBsadlng down lcaden cutters aud
merrlly tnmbIiDs IN minute Nlagaras
Into immense yats. where the deli.
quesccnt yellow peril pursucs It's jour.
ney powdefsyard. Out of one reccp.
tacle Il fares furlously through special
lead coils, driven only by cooling blasts
Of air, and II drawn or like draft ale
and plped On 10 the next perfecting
stagc. Gaze with the nitroglyccrin OK.
pert into one OF those big caldrons.
The interior IL brilliantly illuminated
by electricity, the only Illuminating
agency permitted III Or about the dan
ger houses.
Around you arc other houses at uni.
form distances apart and connected
by series Of narrow gauge tracks
wherein workmen are railroading nj
troglycerin from here and pulp cotton
from there TO be compounded into dy.
Mantle and blasting gelatin. Greatest
care " taken IN rolling the product
from house 10 house. AS soon as a
loaded cart IL ready to pass out Of the
nltr0glyccrln house, for instance,
semaphore signals from an adjoining
station, 70 which the consignment Is
carefully hurried
Around yon are long storehouses
packed With pulp In tons Of innocent
whltencas Presently this pulp win as
sumo q tan color under the nItratIng
process. AID then. suddenly becoming
carbonl'c. rel cross, hercules, judson
and giant powder, forelte or what you
order. \ develops the quasi virtues Of
dynamite GSnamite or blasting gela-
tin IN which more natural forces are
condensed 10 he cubic Inch than exist
anywhere ele In creation Death.
curbed and sleeping. cncircles you In
gallons aud tons. AnnlhllatIon threat
ems At everg iurn In the form Of poten.
tiai pulyerillng forces, But the man
and the mercury are there also. alert,
responsive. reliable --LeslIe's Weekly.