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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
Nursing Mothers and
Over-burdened Women

Ia ali stations OF life, whose vigor and
vitality may have been undermined and
broken down by over work, exacting
social duties, the too frequent bearing OF
children, or other causes, will find in d..
Pierce's Favorlte Prescription the most
potent. invigorating restorative strength
River ever devised for their special bene-
ht rsing,nothers wiz find It especial
" valuable IN, sustaining Aelr strength
end promoting>Sn abundant hourlshment
for the child. ExpRotank RotRers too
will find II priceless SQes't0 prepsKe the
system for baby's coming and reDdeging
tho ordeal comparatively painless. IL
Cal. DO M harIn In any state, or condition
e1,the temale SYSTEM.
Delicate, h6fV0Iss Weak women, who
suffer from frequent headaches, back-
ache, dragging-down distress low down
in the abdomen, or from painful or lrreg-
ular monthly periods, gnawlng or dis
tressed eensGtion in stomach, dizzy or
faint spells. see imaginary specks or spots
floating b0f0re~eyes, have dlsagreeable,
pelvic catarrhal drain, prolapsus, ante
Version or retro-version or other dlsplace-
ments of womanly organs from weakness
OF parts will, whether they experience
many or only q few Of the above symp-
toms, find relief and permanent cure by
using faithfully and fairly persistently
Dr Pierce's Eavorite Prescription.
This world-famed specific for woman's
weaknesses and peculiar ailments Is q
pure glyceric extract Of the choicest ma
tive, medicinal roots without drop Of
alcohol IN is makeup All It's ingredi-
ents printed in plain English on It's bottle
wrapper and attested under oath. DR..
Pierce thus invites the fullest investigs-
tion Of his formula knowing that IL viii
be found to contain only the best agents
known TO the most advanced medical
science Of all the different schools Of prac-
tice for the cure OF woman's peculiar
weaknesses and ailments.
If you want to know more about the
composition and professional endorse
ment of the uFavorfte Prescription" send
postal card request to DR.. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, for his free booklet treat
ing of same.
You can't afford TO accept as a substi-
tute for this remedy Of kn0lOn competition
D secret nostrum Of Unknown o07npost
Non. Don't do It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29

TWENTY PERSONS DROWNED.
A dispatch received at Mobile from
Blue6elds, Nicaragua, says: "Ia,t Mon.
day night word was received here from
Greytown of the loss of the sloop Kesr-
sarge, between Monkey Point aud Grey.
town, aud The drowning of 20 persons.
The Kesrssrge was 8 small beat Of about
25 tons and came here from St. Andrews
Island loaded with eocosnuts. She tor K
on 25 passengers here bound for Bjcas
del Toro, Colon and Jamaica, and was
to make her frat call at Bocas. The
only survivors sre the captain, cook,
two ssilors and FIVE passengers, who sue
ceeded in getting ashore In dory, lesv.
ing the other passengers, mostly women
aud children, to their fate. The people
drowned are all natives, with the excep-
ton of two COlombisns sud the crew,
who hailed from St. Andrews Island.
The vessel was caught in whiflwiDd,
according to the story brorght 20 San
Juan del Nofte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
SUICIDE OF MURDERER.

While other prisoners 10 the Tomhs
10 New York city we're 10 the prison
chapel a! the mass being celebrated by
Father Luke EVtrs yesterday morning,
James Vsngo, the negro held for the
murder Of Isidors de Valiant, clerk OF
the Eastern Hotel, strapele1 himself tc
death In his cell. The suicide psrtook
of the cooness in which the murder wss
planned and done. Within hearing Of
hyms Of praise Vango wrote this tc
Detective Lieut.. James Murphy:
Say, Jim. You WAS on the job al
right; bot think I'll axe this way oui
for mine. This will save you a bit Of
trouble. You brought me in; l will
try, if successful, TO make some one else
fetch me cut. J. ""
"P. S.-AlPs we'll that ends well,
you know. j. ""
And this to bis wife:
"Dear wife: Death Is but an eterns'
sleep. Why should l stay aud suffer.
Forgive me. JIM"
Vango tied a handkerchief around bis
neck, thrust the pencil with which be
had written the note into the knot at hi:
thrOs', then lay face down on the bed,
carefully covering himself to the ears tC
avoid discovery by the watch, and
twisted the tourniquet until the pressure
stopped his breath.
10 addition 10 the two letters, there
was third, With auperscription. II
read:
"This Is no coward act. l am tired o.
life,-J. ""
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
AUCTION SALE.

will offer for sale at public auction, at the
Royal street ltrance to the Market Building.
AZ IL o'clock noon, SATURDAY. April 8, a
two story FRAME BUILDING, No. 3s6
south Patrick itreet; also three story BRICK
BUILDIHG, No. 2i6 Prime street
R.F. KNOX,
mchY ID us :. Royal ssreet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29

Nine room BRICK HOUSE, No. 1918
Prince street. Bath with hot and cod water.
Apply 70 WIN. RECKER, ll2c Prince street.
moh23 iH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
AIexanOrias 6azette.

TERMS: DAILY year. $500 6 months
e2:60 months, s1:26; month, - cents;
week, 10 cents.
Tri-weekly-1 year. $500; 6 months, S1.b0
8 months, 75 cents: month. 20 cents.
Contract advertisers viii not be allowed 70 ex'
ceed theirspace unleSs the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum'
stances will they be allowed TO advertise
other than their legitimate buEiness in the
space contracted for.
Rssolutions in memonam, Of thanks, tributes
OF respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, VIII
My be printed in the paper as sdyert1se'
ments. -
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
IEntered at the PostofHcO Of Alexandria Viz
ginia, az second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29

FOR RENT. .


RRICK HOUSE, corner Queen and Fair
"a streets. rooms and bah. price Sla.
rrchioff w. p. WOOLIS h SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
WANTED cOBBLH STONES.

Bids viii be received by the undersigned
until y o'clock noon on April ], 1909, for
Immediate delivery along the streets Of Rose
mont, near Union Station, Alexandria, Va /,
If about 500 cubic yards Of cobble stones for
nsving cutters. CobNles to be between 4
inches aud 6 inches long and inches to 4
inches wide.
COS 18th street northwest, Washington, D. e
mario 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
Easter Wearing Apparel
and Gift Things.

Department after department has dis
played new fashions and fabrics,
wares and novelties, until the entire un-
ioldment has been completed. And u0w,
With the profusiou of the rlchest snd
rsresI woven siufs, elegant snd exclusive
apparel, varied Gnd uuduplica ed acces-
series OF toilettes and wardrobes, sadisnt
with color, resplendept with beauty a I'd
sdoFDmepl, the perfect collection OF
superb 10, rchsndise unequaled Ia besuty,
style, elegarce, and distinction awaits
your Inspection AID approval. The
newest from suthorits,iye cenlefs, tho
richest and most costly fabrics from
every pIrt Of the globe, the choicest
wares OF foreign a-d American manu-
fscturers, cr atoms of the most skillful
Of European srlists aud clever domestic
adaptations, rich drspeiies and house
hold furnishings, rare art objects and
bric-a-brsc, imported lingerie, troussesux
aud novelties unu us'Iy Tempting. be-
sides a myriad OF fsscinsting st)res to
supplement the gorgeous pagesuIry OF
the spring season.
Opportunities for selecting materials
and granitures, decorations and dsiutY
access ries 10 harmoniziug efac's srs
almost unlimited. Bswilching gsImenta
OF silks, satiDs, and other rich fabrics
are among the recent importstions, strk-
iogly original and possessing the iud-
yiduslily that sppeals to thcs' seeking
distinction In dress. The ef RS and
ipgenuities Of The srtist designers whose
Productions may orly be OBJ aimed 10 our
salonS have never been 6qusled at any
other season, and the models of our mag.
ni6cent gowns, wraps aud co tamts, and
our artistic aud smart millinery modss
cannot be surpassed ia origins atty of
design and mastery workmanship.
Juvenile aud junior t)iiet,es ard
wardrobes may be supplied 10 entirety,
or we offer specially attractive sspara'e
garments which reflect the prevailing
fashions 10 charming degree. Pretty
girlish belongings, fresh aud daiutY
enough to suit the most fasiidious TASTE,
form prominent part Of cur extensive
Easter offerings, in which sre also iD-
cluded the smartes. styles allowable for
youths and small boys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
A. l. FALK co.
OFT STREET NV,
Washington, D. G.
fshoofnav1 uwf
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

NOTICE to GAS ooNSUhEKS' CONS
Gas bills f,r the quarter ending March
I. 1909, hayirg been delivered, this is to
notify all customers that the usual discount
will be allowed on all bills paid on or before
April |, 1909. AZ fer that datefno discount
vii be allowed and deliuquents will be re-
Iuired to make early settlement. By order Of
Inc Committee on Light. j. p. WALLER,
mario "a Clerk Of Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29

The FIRST minnie sfter FIRE starts is the
most critical time, and the "Columbis" TX.
tingaisher being always ready for use, makes
you master OF the situation. +, s. LEAD
bEATER 4 SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
DRY GOODS.
Our
Easter Opening
This
Monday

Announces the completion ofonr elsb-
orste preparations for the advent of-the
spring and summer season Of 1909 add
our splendid readiness to meet the de-
mands for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-29
NJ. B. Harlow
&C.,, Inc,
Ilg South Fairfax Streef,
Alexandria. Va.
FOR SALE.

The three-stoTy BRICK HOUSE southeast
corner of Fairfax and Queen streets sDd the
thr,e building lots adjoining. The house is
well adapted for q small factory or can be
CONVERTED into Aats. Apply
807 Cameron Street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Is correct and In accordance with the
best ideals OF citizenship In grant
ing The rights of citizens TO hold the
present school lands, a terms which
give the state good interest and an
interest of valra because it becomes
annually due. oklahoma also adds to
her producing population. Moreover
Il adds to the taxable property Of the
state no nconsidesahle sum and al
lows the child of TIE present TO en-
joy the privilege of a well supported
and we'll arranged school fund. The
state loses title TO many acres OF
land and secures immediate interest
from a fund that was fast becoming
imaginary under the old rule. In
lieu OF acres rhich were not taxable
and from which only a nominal rental
might be expected. we receive proper
interest ana get In addition the bene-
fits Of such taxes as would be assess
ed against other lands adioining Be
cause those entrusted with the sale
Of our school lands made the occasion
one Of strict business and went about
advertising the sale ss a business mat
Ter, there Is no longer question Of
fhe best possible result obtaining
The state school land commission has
done an that II could 10 make this a
sale IN fact and get the highest bids.
TO this purpose the secretary has
given his earnest effort. backed by q
competent staff of assistants. Il Is
neither complimentary nor flattery to-
state that no such gigantic sale was
ever before attempted in the South
west nor has any other move
ment attracted such widespread ar
teniion in the realm OF landseekers
Secretary Cassidy en his chief as
slstants have demonstrated to the sat
isfaciion Of an Interested parties tho
efficiency of thorough organization.
there has been no doubt Of the re-
suit since The Dlans and purposes
were first published can only
be success.
In the sale Of the school lands as
now commencing the state will add a
splendid population. increase the tax
able area and bring into a proper
state Of Improvement an area that
VIII add nightly to our revenue pro
ducing territory And there seems
no opposition TO the plan OF those who
have SO successfully inaugurated Ihe
proiect. II IS an event In public land
disnosal and approved by the best
citizenship Of al Oklahoma Sover-
elgntv which accepts responsibility
aud gives 10 all opportunity needs no
further commentator
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
TAFT IS BRAVE

None but q brave man could ap-
Point Horace Lurton as an associate
supreme inslice for the United States.
President Roosevelt had opportunity
20 do SO and refused It. Lurt0n Is a
type peculiar to itself He believes
ihe right OF property superior to the
right Of man. He s8ys SO and has
said 50 for q third Of century. lie
was early made a Judge and rode IN
tine private cars Of railway presidents
during the time when important litl
Qation was pending against them
concluding his audaciy By taking a
party Of local friends nom Nashville,
Tenn. TO Yellowstone National park
III ne private car OF a railway nfesi.
dent l.nrtnn was MOI dishonest with
morals. He was not honest With oHf
principles of government Under The
Inv of The Old South, ne did not be-
long to the landed aristocracy nor
slafe0wning class He ceme from
the middle class and at once struck
1T the old regime With his ideas Of
sfaleslnanship. dollars made the meas
ure. He mover iallered in doing FOR
property rights what the old planter
did 10 defend his slaves. ana l.urton
was courageous man indeed He
believes the preservation Of property
tights is tho highest civilization and
the only means Of advancement. and
lie SAYS SO 70 whomsoeeer may have
the courage to speak 10 him on topics
Of that nature. As a member or The
supreme court Of the United states
he VIII do more TO bring the rights
of property above the rights OF sn in
dlvldual than any man who has ever
before occupied SO exalted place,
and to that extent may be of service
10 the public That there was no de.
mani for he appointment of lhrton
can not be gsnsald II was purely a
case of appointing a personal friend
npon the part Of President Taft u
does nor bode good for the common
atty for Lurton honestly thinks the
eommonality Is 10 be despised and
made ta gel ont Of The ruis imposed
II appointing Lurton. President TAR
has exhibited courage. but If he has
demonstrated any other trait i Is
not being shown upon the canvas az
this moment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
suIId the vIaduei.
.RlLLYe ANSWERED 10 cALL

l. l. Z
Eleven O'Clock has struck for
tEilly" Bolton. Thirty" made It's ap-
pearance and the editorlaHyer took
TIE last proof down and placed the
late news in the form Bolton was
born iust one year before the great
Civil war commenced over in Terre
lfaule Indiana He Is child OF the
Southwest. however. for III the effort
"a make state Bolton for many
years operated al Woodward. The
queen city of northwestern Oklahoma.
Few Of the old regime but knew him,
and with all his tons OF faults and
oceans of brotherly love. Bolton was
M empire builder AS late as Noyem-
her be took unto himself a wife. ana
she Is thus soon bereaved. but Bolton
has left his Imprint ON Oklahoma
lie never baked at difficulties no.
iid he ever weaken when the clouds
o. despair hovered about He was
II hose who saw success ever ahead
There was never cause to ask where
lsestOu he was with those going
ahead For him here was no defeat.
to him there could be no setback. He
was one of those for which "aleven"
O'Clock was the only important hour.
and eleven has struck fo- Billy He
awaiis those other pioneers who blaz-
cd trails and did things when things
just bad to be attended to II he had
an enemy he did not know Il and
never deserved such He played the
game that was expensive to pay and
auswere, roll call as a soldier who
heirs the call Of duty. He answered
the last Of all calls, man.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
An EVENT IN sovERglcNrY

Tomorrow lhe first sale OF OklahO
ma school lands commences. Il is
an event OF even more than state
vide Importance We have been able
10 gather points from older states
which had 20 take the step the secre-
tary and members Of the board Of
The school land commission have TAX
en- II means that the new state has
declared against Iandiordism: that
We ale 10 offer to The agriculturlsta
an Opportunity 10 become landowners
alnlosH ~ the terms Of paying the
state Of Oklahomr interest On rs
holdings Ii Is To The credit sof Ok
lahoma eilizepshlpl The sale Il being
conducted with fairness Ia 81 DON
cefned The preference rights or
school land lessees can not be nc
eseaited . or against tie state. for
the reason iian an act of congress
gave the right. and whatsoever value
- wrong is therein contained mnst
he charged 10 Federal authority. But
0kiahOHa.s citizenship has arisen
above al pariisanship and declared
IN favor Of selling rs lands 70 tho
riiizen desiring a home That deelar.
afion has been made in no uncertain
TENS There Is 4 ready response.
ampllfyine former evidence the idea
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Enforcement Of statutory laws In
AL communities can never be othes
than good for the general citizenship
IN some localities. because of necn-
iiar conditions. laws are made too
strict and enforcement is obnoxl0us
bur there is never leeway for officials
- he negligent Because there have
been peculiar difficulties as 10 en-.
Iorecment tn rhis stale and there are
necnliar conditions excuses no one
IN outlining the real necessities OF
the present and seeking to make all
understand The necessity Of law en-.
forcement. some gather he opinion
that men OF the law are allowed II.
cense as to theiF enforcing acts: Sill.
taking or assuming 10 take such II.
eehse hflAss aheas evil Good eth
zens uphold the law and In All com
muniiles can be found opponents OF
such enforcement but All considered.
ilierc is 10 cIls af lowa In ans state
where Iawabidlng people do not ont.
number lawbreakers fifty TO one.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
0 Q o o Q Q @ Q Q c.c 0 0 0 Q Q
. vAeRANT VERSE. 0
Q >
. Q @ O O @ ), c. Q @ c Q @ O o c
On Easy street

fDuncan u. Smith
It's pleasant to be rich enough
So YOU need not despair
Although your wife should buy q hat
And other things TO wear.
To have some ready cash on hand
At least small supply
SO you can face the landlord up
And look him in the eye.
Pray who would coyet any more
Than cash enough TO buy
What articles he mignt desire
Although the price was high?
With change enough to scare the clerk
Let come TO him what might.
A fellow fixed with modest tastes
Could get along all wight.
It's mighty fine 10 be so flush
That in the game of life
This rough and tumble iamboree,
You can avoid the strife.
To be so well and amply heeled
That il Won do not seek
An extra outlet for the coin
Your pockets spring a leak
H
TO have a little bank account,
To own some bonds and stock
And be the landlord Of a farm
And eke a business block
Is sweet indeed You have a man
All details to arrange
And when YOU toss him out a bin
TO say, "Just keep the change"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
Oklahonla

Tomorrow Oklahoma commences
the saie OF school lands. II means
that the people Of Oklahoma under.
stand what "a to make \ state great
and 'hc presence OF thousands who
wish TO cast their lot with us indi-
cafes a healthy belief In our solldari-
tv among tho citizens of other states
Every citizen OF Oklahoma should he
proud that We were able TO escape
landlordism No greater blight can
befall organized government than TO
lease lands to the citizen. and our be.
ing able 10 lead ont against such a
system speaks well for the standard
0I OkIahoman eIlIzenshlp.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Guthrie win be modest with next
Years demands Il Viii only ask
Tree new four.story business houses.
2 ten-stoFy office building, seventeen
factories. a thousand residences, The
taking in Of three city additions in.
sailing Of better water facilities. get
ting The fire fighting apparatus IN
proper shape and some minor inn
Aeavanaanf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Il viii some day come 70 pass that
people who strive hard to succeed
will no. have TO pay toll 20 tariff
beneficiaries. In old days the pirates
aok nnearned ioll and NOWADAYS II
IL the teust baron, II there be differ
e1ee Ia the manner Of taking il has
never been explained
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Swelling Guthrie pay;olls for skilled
labor means making Guthrie q great
er and more powerful City Striving
10 attain such means doing all possi-
bic for the capital city Are YOU one
so striving? A membership in the
chamber 1f commerce means that you
will express willingness to do your
part Are YOU member?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
How II Worked Out In Seattle

How IL WoFked Out III OcdAAtS
(Southwest American)
Up at Seattle they are inyesiigat-
Ing the King county hospital. and Civ
ing some bas relief object lessons
IN the depths 10 which we Americans
,eaeend IN politics Just read this
'tory from the testimony:
John Trave.s. now under sentence
for yagrancy, vas n bum around Bill
ly the Mugs saloon. Billy's political
pull got Trayes a job as night nurse
At the county hospital. Here's Tray'
ars' rule OF conduct, and there's sure
Joke in II on the Doctors
He invariably administered every
night. all the medicine the doctors
leff with him. on the Theory that If a
little would help the whole might cure.
He often gave medicine intended
'or one patient to another on the
'heory that What was good for one
vas good for all,
When an unusually strong drug was
eft. he put Into The first mouth he
lcnnd open. On the theory that the
mouth wouldn't be open II something
strong and quicl, weren't needed
If he heard groan from some
Sufferlng patient. he rushed 70 some
bedside and pumped ia some strong
lug OF scme kind into somebody on
lie theory that ANYTHING that restored
general Quiet and rcpose was iustiii-
bic, pnd he had discovered early that
-uch impartial pumping produced that
desirable result on the patients at
large
Knowing nothing about medicine
or nursing he gave drugs indlscrim-
iuaiely as long as they lasted, on the
theory that they could do no possible
gooa unless put inside somebody
II IS amusing TO state that the
theories semed 10 work: there was
no charming increase in the death rate
n hat hospital But how shameful
1t IS 10 confess that dirty politics can
invade even the country hospitals and
other charitable institutions of the
land aud exact toll of even the Grip
pled. bedrilden and sick, Travers is
now doing time As q yagrant and Bill
" the Mug Is probably using his in
fluence IN behalf Of the other buns,
and the Intelligent" partisan who Is
responsible for the existence of such
conditions is proudly walking the
streets totally unconscious OF his con
nection with the brutality In that hos.
pital
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

II YOU are suffering from bilious.
ness. constipation. Indigestion, chron.
ic headache. invest one cent in pos.
tai card. send to Chamberlain Medi.
cine Co, Des Molnes Iowa, with your
name and address plainly on the back,
and they will forward you a free
sample of Chamberlains stomach
aud Liver Tablets. Sold by all deal.
ers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

speaN - Of men who are likely
"a assume National importance anQ
have patt in the game because OF
merit, no one denies that Oklahoma
hes material frcm which giants may
be erealed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

That Oklahoma City newspaper
Witch gave so much space 10 the eiec.
lien OF senator Bacon as minority
leader 5l the senate might awaken
ID the fact that The senator was not
selected nor bis name mentioned for
de important post 4 alone Of the
american press gave him credit for
filling