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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
RsvoiutIonists Active.

Tehersu, Jan. 4.-0wipg to a re-
neWal OF the most violent disorders in
Tsbriz and the activity Of the revolu &.
tionisis 10 Ispshsn, city Of So, 900 pop
ulEtion a hundred miles south of Te-
herAD, the Russian diplomatic agents
here are trying today to get the British
representatives to agree on move for
immediate intervention.
In Ispahao, the revslutionists have
gained complete control aud the Persian
authorities sre now refugees 10 the Brit
isb aud Russian coDsulatss. The con-
suls have appealed to Teherau for assist
suce, declaring the situation to be the
most dangerous.
10 Tsbriz, the insurgents, who have
been 10 control of the city for several
months, are throwing up Entertainments
to resist the advance of the royslist gov
ernor or Ma agha, sho is marching
against the revolutlonists at the head Of
large force.
TIE British diplomats have so far re-
fused 10 join with the Russians in de-
msud for intervention, under the belief
thai Russia's real motive is desire to gain
permanent foothOld in Persia. With
Russian forces once 10 control of the af-
fected districts, England fears that the
loug-threatened Russian land grab will
have been iDaugurated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
MR.. GIBSON TO MARRY.

Mrs. James Mcmillan, widow of
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, bias
announced the engagement OF her
granddaughter, Grace Jarvis to Pres
ton Gibson, formerly of Chicago,
COW of Washington, who during the
past year lived at Hampton Farm near
this city. The wedding will be Mr..
Gibson's second matrimonial venture, be
having some years ago eloPed with Nina
Field, daughter Of Mrs. Thomas Nelson
Page. The elopement occurred while
Miss Field was still a schoolgirl; In fact
the young girl made her escape from her
boarding school to run away with her
Youthful husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Glib
son were leaders in the smart set OF Chi
cago for several years, until last year in
10 fact, whea she procured a divorce
from him, aud this GUNNER married q
young Englishmsu, Nr. Algernon
Burnaby, with whom ste nov makes her
home in England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

ACCORDING TO 8 preliminary estimate
of the director Of the mint the worlds
output of gold for 1908 WAS 1927, OOO,-
600 against $40. 555, coo in 1907. The
gold produced 10 the United States was
800, SlS, 266-a gain OF nearly So, OOO,'
900 over the production Of 1907. The
whole production OF gold in the world
va, less by $3.50, 600, 600 than the value
of coal produced in the United '9tatee
and 500, 900, 600 less than the value OF
our iron production. At,ica st present
carries off the palm for gold production,
the aggregate for 1908 being estimated
at $l65. 500. 900. California, Colorado and
SOUTH Dako,a showed increases reaching
altogether over $40. 800, 900. Silver sg-
gregsted 51,7SS, O53 fine ounces, a net
deer ease of 400, 600 ounces from the
previous yesr. Decreases in Utah OF
$500, 900 ounces, Colorado Of l 25O, 600
and Idaho of 100000 we're notable in
she silver output Coal, iron, copper
and petroleum each exceed in value the
gold output in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
A Tribute.

Alexandria, Va, Jan. 4. 1909.
At special meeting of thu board Of direc-
tors of C. C. SMOOT d SONS CO., held this
fourth day of January. 1909. at their ofice.
800 south Washington street, AleKsndris, Va,
the following resolutions of respect were
unanimously adopted;
Whereas death has removed our friend and
associate in business, Mr.. HARRY SHOOT,
now be it resolved, that we desire to formally
express our appreciation of bis Inherent up
rightDess and integrity Of character. and his
kind and generous nature. His heart was
ever ready TO respond to the needs OF the un'
fOrunste aud the poor Of his community have
lost true and loyal friend. de had clear
recognition Of the power for good exercised
by the Christian Chur h and he was alwaysa
generous contributor to its work.
He made the golden rule his guide. He
did unto others that which he would have
had others do unto him.
C. C. sMOCT & SONS co.
w. B. SMOOT, PRESIDENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
Castro's Condition.

Berlin, jan. 4-Oiprisno Castro, ex-
president OF Venezuela, Is today re-
ported as slightly improved at DR..
Israel's ssnirarium. He will undergo
40 operation tomorrow or next cay.
While Oastro's condition is considered
serious, the physicians say there is no
immediate danger. He has rallied COZ
sidersbly since being taken to the sani-
tsrium, aud is expected to improve
steadily after the operation.
A later dispatch states that Castro
was operated upon today. The opera
tiOn was most successful and the pa
TENTS recovery is considered certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Representatives of tngbOat owners
operating boats on the river will protest
against the proposed regulation requir-
ing the stacks o. the tugs to be put on
hinges, so they can be lowered to pass
under the Long bridge without having
the draw opened. Tnese men seem in
disposed to take the little trouble and
expense that would be required OF them
that the travelling public may not be
seriously inconvenience. The mere
fact that q tug boat drawing a sand or
wood scow necessitstes the opening and
closing of the big draw Of the Long
bridge, thus frequently bringing travel oe-
tween the north and south practically to
q stop from6ve TO ten minutes aud delay.
jug hundreds OF people should be reason
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
An Offer Backed Up by One of
the Most Reputable Concerns
in Alexandria.

We will either cure you Of constipation or
pay for all the medicine used during the trial.
You pay us nothing if we fail. That's
a mighty broad statement, and we mes1
every word Of il. We will back II up with
our own personal reputation, too. Could any
thing be more fair and tecure for you.
The most scientific, common sense treat.
ment is Rexall 0rderlies. Their active pIin-
eipal is a very recent scientific discovery
that is odorless. colorless, and tssteless: We
pronounced. gentle and pleasant IN its action,
and particularly agree BILE in every way.
This ingredient does not cause any diarihoea,
nausea, hatulence or gripping. Rexsll Order
lies are as pleasant to take as candy and arc
particularly good for children and delicate
persons.
Ifyou suffer from chronic or habitual con-
stipation, or the associate or dependent chronic
ailments. we urge you to try Rexail Order
lies at our risk. Remember you can only get
them at our store. Two sizes 25c and l0c. w.
p. Taylor. Clio King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

In ITS determination to keep Millidge-
Vile, Ga, dry the Town Council has
imposed license of $40, 900 upon sale
of smear beer" Reports from Georgia
are to the effect that almost as much
liquor is sold there as ever whereas the
state aud the cities and towns are derived
of the large revenues they formerly re-
ceiyed from the liquor licenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
DIED.

On Janulry 3rd. at am. q, his residence
400 south Payne street, ELF HA j. BUT
LER, in his 10Th year. Funeral from his
late residence Tuesday, January 5, at p. m.
Friends Of the family invited TO attend
On January 3rd, 1908, at 6 30 a. m. at Nor.
folk, Va KINSEY JOHNS, NJ. D., eldest
son OF Bishop john Johns and Julianna
johnson. Funeral and interment at West
River, Nd, Tuesday, January 8,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

enough for the War Department to brush
aside the objections of these men at
once and to require them to 1T their boats
with hinged smOkestacks as is done on
other rivers of much less preteDsion than
the Potomac,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
tilndOos and MOhammedaus Fight.

Calcutts, Jan. 4.-The Iudisn author
tiles to lay discovered evidence that yes
terday's riot st Tittegeur between him
docs end MohammedaUs was in reality
an suti-English demonstration. The riots
10 which about q dozen persons we're
killed and more than 100 injured, was
a. first declared to be the result OF The
police prohibition Of MOhsmmedsn
sacrifice of number of COWS, 20 which
the Hiudoos OBJECTED. The police will
70! disclose what new evidence they
have found, but they say that the affair
was Enthusiastically part of the generhI
anti-Euglish agitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
Cashier on Trial.

Pittsburg, Jan. After a delay of q
little over twenty-six months, J. B.
F. Rinehsrt, cashier of the defunct
Farmers and Drovers' National Bank OF
WaiUesburg, Pa, was called for tTisl In
the United States Court here. He is
charged with embezzling over 81, 600, 900
of the institutions funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
Another Attempt TO Free Thaw,

White Plains. Jsn. 4.-Another attempt 10
secure the release of Harry K. Thaw from the
Maitsawan Asylum was made today when
Supreme Court lust &c Tompkins, heard on
application Of Mrs. Mary Thaw, and granted
writs directing Superintendent Lamb, Of the
asylum, to produce that before him at Nyack,
N Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
New York Stock Market.

Now York, Jan. 4.-The marx ct become
generally strong after the first hour, many OF
ing bought on large scale and moving up ia
line with other issues. AT mid day prices
fhowed material gains over Saturdays clos.
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington. Jan, 4

washington, Jan. f.
The first thing done in both Houses
of Congress today, upon their resumption
of business after the Christmas holidays,
was to listen to the reading of the presi-
dents special message asking for relief
for the earthquake sufferers in Italy.
SENATE.
The presidents special message relat-
log to the Italian earthquake was laid
before the Senate and read Immediately
upon its receipt. 1t was referred to the
committee on appropriations.
Ssrator Hall said the committee
would a. once hold an informal meeting
and prepare q suitable resolution which
would be reported later in the day. He
requested that al journments should be de-
ferred until action could be taken. Later
the Serats aiopied bill appropra!iDg
$500, 600 for the relief of the Italisn
earthquake sufferers. The president is
authorized to expend this money for
food, clothing, medicines and other sup
plies in his discretion. The resolution
sppropriating this money approves and
ratified the action OF the president so far
taken.
Senator McEnry offered resolutions
announcing the death of Representative
Robert O. Davey, OF Louisiana and the
Senate at 1870 p. N. adj ourned as mark
OF respect.
HOUSE.
Soon after the House met the message
of the president on the relief measure for
the earthquake sufferers in ltsly was re-
ceived and read.
The House acted upon the presidents
recommendations Immediately, aud
passed bill spprOpriatiDg $500, 600 10
cash, ard the supplies on board the ns.
val supply ships Collie and Culgos,
valued at $500 900. The House then
listened to the reading of the presidents
special message on the secret service.
Mr.. Perkins, chairman OF the special
committee of seven appointed to con-
slider the action thst should be taken by
the House on the criticisms cOntpined 10
the presidents annual message moved
that the message be referred to his COM
mitlee.
Mr.. Griggs (dem. Ga moved as an
amendment that the message be returned
to the president. Some OF his colleagues
expostulaied with him and be withdrew
the suggestion.
Mr.. Perkins action was then adopted
without discussion.
The House at 2:l0 adjourned out of
respect for Representative DsVey dem.
La whose death occurred few days
ago,
The Perkins special committee will
meet Tuesday TO consider the presidents
secret service message,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
The United Stntes FIeet.

Cairo, Jan. 1.-Two hundred officers
from the American feet, now at Suez,
arrived here today, the advance guard Of
500 officers who have been given per-
mission to stop off here later, but this
has not yet been definitely decided. The
feet is ssid to be under orders to split
up temporarilyaud scatter to Malta, AL
gierS, Marseilles, Trieste, Messina, and
other Italian quake ports that are 10 need
of aid. The supply ship OOlgoa will
hasten to the quake zone with an i'm
meuse store of provisions that were iu-
tended for the fleet but which Admiral
Sperry says can be spared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Damage of over So, 900 was occasiOned
by fire in "The Fair" and Kings de-
psrtment stores, near Seventh and |
streets, northwest Washington, early yes
terday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

KOdol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion will
digest any and all food at any and all times.
Kodol is guaranteed to give prompt relief.
Sold by w. f. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Washington, Jan. 4.-Pfesident
Roosevelt sent q message to Congress
today calling attention to the appalling
calamity which has bef4llen the people
of LAZY and urging this country to render
prompt, immediate ADD effective relief.
The president in his mes age says: 81
have ordered the government supply
ships Ooltic and Culgea to the scene OF
the disaster, where upon receiving the
authority which | now ask from you they
will be able to dispense food, clothing
and other supplies with which they are
laden, to the value OF about $500, 000."
Eight vessels of the returning bst leship
heet are already under orders for Italian
waters, and that government has been
asked if their services can be made ust-
fol. l recommend that Congress sp-
prove the application of supplies above
indicated, and further appropriate the
sum Of 100000 to be applied to the
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
MAKING A TUNNEL.
inc way Railroad Engineers Dor,
Through a Mountain

Sometimes the construction oD.,.
orlhgS his new line face to fnce viii,
mountain toe steep to ha o,s,,,
mounted, and chen he pren,ro. =,
pierce It, Tunnels are not pleasant 70
ride through. They are. morporor
iearfully expensive to construct ,rd
tney hecessitate double inspection
But-nnd the hut" In this cpsa 20 =,
very large one-they reduce rr,do.
ana distances In wholesale fashion
ana so III mountainous c0untrv th,
engineer must he prepared 70 drlv,,
tunnels and the folk who come after
MN 10 operate them The tunnel ioh
Is apt to be separate part of the
work 1t calls for It's own expert tol.
ent. "'
IL the tunnel is more than a half or
three-quarters of mile long II will
probably be dug from shaft or shafts
as well as from its portals. In fins
way the work will not only be greatly
hastened, but the shafts will continue
In use after II Is completed as vents
for the discharge of engine smoke and
gases from the tube.
The ordinary course of such work ls
by the use of cutting shields proceed.
Ing simultaneously from the portals
and from the footings Of the shafts
These shields are to be likened 10
steel rings of circumference only
slightly greater than that of the fin.
ished tunnel, Men working on differ.
ent levels Of this shield with pick and
with drill and dynamite constantly
clear a path for 1t, whereupon It is
pressed forward Tracks follow the
cutting shield, and more locomotives.
steam or electric. are used In remov
ing the material The use Of electric
ity keeps the tunnel quite clear of
gases and makes the safest light for
the workers
In rare cases the rock through which
the tunnel is bored Is strong enough
to support itself. But In most cases
the engineers prefer to line the bore
with brick. as a rule, and this lining
is set In place right I'm the path of the
cutting shield. After long weeks and
perhaps months of work the time
comes when the different bores meet
and the tunnel is single underground
tube from portal to portal
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
THE AMERICAN WON.
Hobbs Picked All the Locks In the
Bank Of England,

Hobbs Picked All the Locks In the
Bank Of England,
The first worlds fair. the Crystal
palace at London. was held in 1851.
1t was at the Crystal palace that the
American mechanic showed that he
stood second to none in the world
Hobbs challenged Chubb. and Hobbs
the American mechanic, carried of the
first prize as a lockmaker Hobbs rep
resented an American manufacturer
of iron bank safes. He placed his safe
on exhibition and tied the key to the
combination lock on the outside. In
side the safe was placed $3.50, or $3.50,
and the free offer was made to the
mechanics of the world that If they
opened the safe the money contained
therein could be taken for their sue
cess. The safe was never opened. At
that time Chubb was famous all over
England and in Europe MS a lock
maker The Bank of England indoors
ed Chubb and used his locks eXclu-
sively. Hobbs examined the work
manship of the locks and offered to
not only enter the outer doors OF the
Bank of England, but to open also the
seven doors leading to the treasure
safes inside of two hours If permission
was given. This was too much for
the Britishers to stand. and they gave
the necessary consent.
Hobbs was on hand two hours be-
fore the time for opening the doors OF
the bank arrived and announced him
self ready to go to work. All the tools
he had he carried in his vest pocket,
consisting of about twenty picks. he
opened the front door in seven MIN
utes and entered the bank triumphant
ly. He next approached the outer
door of the treasure safe. IN SIX
minutes the door opened, and before
one hour had passed, half of the time
he asked for, he had his hands IN tine
treasure Of the bank, much TO tne
amazement of the directors of the BANK
and to the intense disgust OF ChuoD'
q man of influence and wealth. lie
took his defeat gamely, however. ana
soon set to work to improve his LOCKS.
This he did by taking Hobbs INTO MS
employ as an adviser
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
FLINT AND FINDER.
Making Fire In the Days Before We
Had Matches.

A friend of mine Of just my age used
20 laugh about his own boyhood and
tell the story of his mother shaking
him in bed and bidding him put on his
boots when he dressed and his over
coat and wade through the snow to
the next neighbours to get pan Of hot
Goals with which to make the fire.
suppose Joes mother had lost her
flint We kept our flint and what was
called the steer in a round tin box
such rs would hold quart Of straw
berries now, and 1t was on the man
tpulece in the kitchen. 1t was half
fuIl df finder Half the boys and girls
Of today do not know what finder is
or was,
Now whoever was in the kitchen in
the morning and found that the last
hot coal of the wood fire had gone out
took down the finder box and struck
the steel with the flint smartly and Of
rem until a redhot spark fell on the
finder: then very carefully she blew
with her breath on any fakes or the
finder which had lighted until she had
quite little cove Of lighted finder
Then she took what we called a brim'
stone match and put that very care,
fully In the little hot hole. II all
things worked well, the birthstone
lighted and the wood of the match
lighted, and she lighted the candle
which made a part of the finder box
Oh, dear. There were thousands OF
finder boxes In little Boston the day
was born, and few years ago | tried
TO buy one as curiosity, and | could
not find one in any Of the junkshops
In those days old women would stop
at the door and ask you to buy some
bundles of matches They had made
these themselves of pine wood -four
inches long which they had dipped ID
hot birthstone at both ends. And those
were the only matches that anybody
ever heard Woman's Home Com
panion
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
THE CHAMELEON.
THIS Curious Animal Is Like Two Half
Creatures Joined.

'"'s curious Animal Is Like Two HALF
Creatures Joined.
The chameleon Is not allied cIoso,v
10 any other animal. II stands as a
genus by itself. The nervous centers
In one lateral half operate indenend.
ently OF those in the Atbor This
seems outrageous, and It Is. but Il "a
true. The chameleon has two lateral
centers of perceptlon-of sensation and
OF motion. There exists also third
center-that common one in which
aDldes the power Of concentration nv
means Of which the two sides OF the
creature may be forced to work in
harmony with each other. But this
center of concentration does not al
ways dominate the situation. Not.
Wlthstanding the strictly symmetrical
structure Of the animals two halves.
the eyes move quite independently.
and they convey distinct and separate
impressions to their respective centers
or perception. AS Of the eyes, so of
the other members-each reports to
and Is controlled by its own center.
The result is that when the faculty
Of concentration becomes disturbed
everything is jumbled. Let the chame.
leon be much agitated and its move.
ments grow cratic. They are those
OF two creatures fastened together. or.
rather, Of two half creatures Joined
Each half exhibits Its intention of go
Ing its separate way. The result is Il
pitiable confusion Of movement. There
Is no concordance Of action. A curl.
Gus example Of the chameleon's help.
lessness when unduly excited is found
In the fact that 1t cannot swim. The
shock of being plunged into water up.
sets the poise of its faculty for concen.
tration. Forthwith each side strikes
out wildly for Itself, to its own undo.
ing, The chameleon is the only four
legged vertebrate that cannot swim.
When the creature is calm every i'm
pulse to motion is referred to the com
mon center of concentration, and the
entire organism acts In fitting accord
with the commands issued by that fac
ulty. Thus, while totally different i'm.
presslOns from the two eyes are trans.
mltted from their centers to the com
mon one, that concentrating power de.
cldes as to which scene is the more
important and then directs the eye
otherwise engaged also to regard It
The same principle applies in the con
troll Of all the members-so long us the
animal remains uneXcited. Any OBJ
server may easily verify the existence
Of this dual nature in superficial way
by some experiments with sleeping
chameleon. A touch on one side Of
the animal will wake that side up
while the other side sleeps calmly on.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
Knew What He Wanted.

"Glmme a dimes with o dried Deel
an, sum crackers" said Uncle josh 10
the young lady in charge of the ripDon
counter in a downtown store
"You have evidently made mls, ,i'
IN the place." she smilingly repneu'
"This is a dry goods store" 49,
WAL, now, | reckon know,o tna. ~
hgosh" said the old man, ian ei
Sried beef an crackers hain't dry
goods then I'd like to know what IN
tarnation you'd call 'em
News
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
Trsinlna Grounds,

"Do you consider a college training
an advantageT -
"Unhesitatingly yes. AT the same
limo some of our best ball players
have learned the game on back lots =
louisville Courier-Journal.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
The Poor Men.

; She they say girls can't throw
,traieht but when a girl throws sly
,,ances notice she generally hits the
mark He recently bitten)-Yes-the
,,sy mark.-Boston Herald.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16

MODERN PULLMAN EQUIPMENT
operating daily through sIeepers from Jacksonville New
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
InsuIt Added.

Big Man with grouch)-e,MN.lsn y ~.
30 D - Kind as to get off my feetf L ~.
~ ~ N Man with bundle,-rll try, s ~
Is it much Of walk
Leader.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-07-16
Two elegant trains daily

seaboard seaboard Railway.