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The Washington times., 1909-11-24
BUSINESS MEN WIN
VICTORY IN COUNCIL
Alexandra Votes for Road
Improvement Through Eff
forts of Chamber.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. NOV .,

The Alexandria chamber of commerce
scored a victory last evening. when the
city council. by a vots OF to 2 appro-
priated 5000 to construct a twentv-four-
foot roadway in North washington
street. from wythe street to the cor.
poratiOn line.
The committee on streets reported "a
vorably on the resolution to pave North
Washington street several months ago
but the resolution was laid on the table
The chamber Of commerce passed reso-
lutions, urging the construction OF the
roadway, and at the last meeting OF
the city council the matter was again
brought up. After an animated debate.
in which the chamber OF commerce .-vas
criticised. the matter was laid over
The chamber Of commerce the follow
ing evening passed resolutions, which
were published in full in The Times.
setting forth the need for the roadway.
At the meeting last evening, A. D.
Brockett, representing the chamber OF
commerce, was given the privileges OF
the floor and We a succinct account
Of the advantages to be derived by the
construction OF the roadway Upon mo-
ton Of Councilman Smith the 5000 was
appropriated to build the roadway, thus
scorinf 4 triumph for the chamber OF
comm -.ce
The Washington times., 1909-11-24
A Safe, Quick Way to Clean Silver
(GuarGuteed by The cold Drfsk TlDinS !

NCHdFGhfeed oy me Cola DEtSk ZLc'inS.)
Instead of securing and rubbing
each piece Of silver after each
meal, put the silver in a separate
tin by itself; cover with Iukewarm
water, TO which a tablespoonful of
Gold Dust washing powder has
been added Set the pan on the
range until the water gets to
boiling point; lift the silver out.
wipe each piece with a soft linen
cloth and polish with a chamois
skin. Silver that is seldom used
should be wrapped in Canton
flannel
The Washington times., 1909-11-24
TURKEYAND 'POSSUh
MUST FIGHT IT OUT
Georgia Expresses Twenty
SiX-Pound Denizen of
South to President.

ATLANTA, Ca. Nov. 24.-Old Grandpa
Turkey GObbler. with his generations OF
tradition behind him. will have to make
fight for his place Of honor on the
White House table this THANKSGIVING.
sleepy denizen Of the Georgia pine
woods aspires to the place on the big
platter. and he's going after Mr.. Turk
with all his might.
Capt. Tom Pinkham, Of Cobb county,
started the ''Dretender'' on his way To-
day. when he expressed a tvventv-si,-
pound Dossum-tEe biggest eve. seen an
GeOrgia--tO President Tart.
The Washington times., 1909-11-24
MISS BOARDMAN
TO MAKE ADDRESS

Mss Mabel r. Boardman will deliver
an address on First Aid 10 the In
jured" before a meeting OF the District
bf Columbia r deration Of Women's
Clubs at 1893 II street northwest Satur-
day evening. A class will also be
formed 10 receive instruction from the
emergency committee of the fedora
ton
The Washington times., 1909-11-24
LIBRARY OPEN TOMORROW.

The Public Library will be kept open
m
The Washington times., 1909-11-24

jeweler who has the requisite
technic al knowledge to regu-
late and put it in order prop
erly before you purchase.
N. When buying a WaItHa1n
Watch always ask your jeweIeP
for one adjusted to temperature
and position.
The Washington times., 1909-11-24

auspices Of the Catholic knights Of
America of the District Of Columbia,
and they viii be assisted by dramatic
talent from many parts Of the city. The
performance VIII begin AT O'Clock.
At the Reform School out on LaugdOn
Hill, the boys viii be brought TO the
chapel for services and later VIII join
in n THANKSGIVING dinner calculated to
make them glad they are alive. -,
The Little Sisters OF the Poor Will
be instrumental IN providing dinners
for many needy persons.
1t will also be a gala day in ath-
letics, and the gap left by the cancel
ing Of one football date VIII BE- filled
in other adequate ways. At least two
games Of soccer, a game almost nov
city here, viii be played.
Taft At Church.
President Taft las arranged to attend
services at St Patricks Catholic
Church, where he will be the guest Of
the Rev. Dr. William r. Russell, pastor
Of that church. DR.. Russell viii preach
the sermon. and provisions have already
been made for seating members Of the
church first, because a crowd IS ex-
pected.
After the services at St. Patricks the
President will return directly TO the
White House for an old-fashioncd tur-
key dinner.
congrega- ions in the city though many
Of them will join in union services In
many cases the time has been set for
10 o'clock one hour ahead of the regu-
lar time for morning services, In ORDER
that the devotion may not interfere
with the turkey dinner
The best vocal talent in the city has
beer engaged for the musical programs
that have been arranged in many
churches, notably in the Episcopal and
Catholic denominations.
While the day will be one OF pleasure
seeking and one Of unusual activity in
society circles. many Of the functions
El9uued will not be- closely associated
wi b the spirit Of the day. 4 ball at
Ia, Willard for the benefit OF the Noel
House has for its paTOnesyes number
Of prominent society women, and rs eN-
pected to be one Of the smartest events
of the early season here.
Reception At Hospital.
At Georgetown University Hospital
2 reception will be in progress from 2
O'Clock until Q o'clock From . to the
board OF lady managers Of the hospi,al
viii give a reception and tea, and the
Sisters Of ST. Francis will receive from
10 until 9.
In the afternoon the American Am
The Washington times., 1909-11-24

ANNOUNCEMENT has been made Of the
marriage last evening Of Miss Minnie
v Windsor and James VI. Davis both
OF this city The ceremony was per
formed iy the Rev Edgar CsrDe6fer
rector Of Grace Protestant Episcopai
Church.
The Washington times., 1909-11-24
Durable!

Waltham Watches are very
delicate instruments, but sci.
entifically and soundly made.
Your only anxiety in getting
one need be to know that it Is
in good running order when
you get it, so go to a regular
The Washington times., 1909-11-24

A quiet but pretty wedding was sol
emnized at 11:3O o'clock this morning
at the home Of the bride in South Co
lumbus street near King. when Mrs
Martha Raines became the bride Of Al
vim lowell
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. c. ID. Bulla, of the Methodist EDis-
copal Church South. In the presence of
u few friends. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Powell left on wedding trip.
An oyster supper ard apron bazaar
will be held at the Young Peoples
building on Tuesday evening. November
80. from to 10 o'clock. The proceeds
VIII 20 TO the Methodist E,piscOpaI
Church South Sunday school
James Lucas got hungry last evening
and walked into the city market and
took a chicken.
Policemen Beach. Rawlett, and Fergu-
son later arrested Lucas and found the
chicken at his house. You will 20
without chicken this Thanksgiving and
pay. fine Of So" was Justice Cation
decision when the case was brought
before him this morning.
The wedding Of Miss Mary Anstis
Dent and Frederick Alphonse Parker,
Of Prince George county. Nd, will take
place at the home of the brides aunt,
Mrs. George A Mushbach, in North
Washington street, this evening. The
ceremony will be performed BY the Rev.
Henry J. Cutler, pastor of St. Mary's
Church
The de viii be attended by her
sister, l1ss Eva GBynn Dent. as maid
OF honor, while the bridegroom will have
as his best man the brides brother, Ma
gruder Dent The bride will be given IN
marriage by her brother, Gwynn Dent
The ribbon-bearers will be Miss Ella
Gwynn Parker. a sister Of the BRIDE
groom: Miss Jean Lloyd Brent. Miss
Georgia McComas French, and Miss
Mary Phillips. Of this city. The brides
mas viii be Miss Frances Jacuuelin
Washington. OF Washington. D. C. and
Miss Courtenay Towne Greenough, Of
this city.
ANNOUNCEMENT has been made Of the
marriage last evening Of Miss Minnie
v Windsor and James NJ Davis. both
OF this city The ceremony was per
formed Z fha
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Society Busy.

The day Will be a notable one in other
ways. II will be marked by a series
Of social events, and at several Of the
events arranged for charitable pur-
poses Washlngtons leading society per
sons are expected.
The Catholics Of the city have united
forces and their patronage viii be Civ
en- 10 the dramatic entertainment TO
be held In Convention Hall tomorrow
evening for the benefit OF st. Joseph g
Orphan Asylum.
The program viii be given under the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-07

it. Before / had taken one bottle I
was better, and now / am completely
cured. LENA V. HENRY, Route No.
8, Adrian, Ga.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out a sickly,
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the JOY of living, when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound?
For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation,
liberation, fibroid tumors, Irregular
ties, periodic pains, backache, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will help you,
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely confidential,
and the advice free.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-07

Editor Advertiser: I desire to cor
rect on behalf of the dead man, Nc
Cannon. some illusions concerning
him contained in one of the evening
papers. McGannon was periodical
drunkard. The assertion that he did
not work and had a prejudice against
untrue. He has lived off and on at
the Army clearinghouse for several
months, has always settled his indebt-
edness there barring very small bal
ance, and has to my knowledge work.
ed for the Honolulu Gas Company,
some contract work on Kauai, and to
within a few days of his death had
worked for Mr.. Welch on the new
theater building. He was also a man
of some education, had been in bust
ness in New York at one time, had
experienced vicissitudes, and finally
drifted to the Hawaiian Islands.
There is no doubt as to the primary
cause of his death. The cheap liquor
dispensed by Chinese retail stores to
INDECENT and submerged whites who
either will not or can not get work
Will be responsible for more deaths in
the near future. After a pretty fair
| experience with drink and it's victims
cause and effect, I have arrived at the
| conclusion that there are few places
On the map where as much liquid he'll
can be bought for fifteen cents as il
the fair city of Honolulu. 1 am re-
ferring now to the beverage sold as
wine -, and labeled "Tokay,
Port or Madeira, 1t is about tim,
that this matter was looked into ant
the sale of it prohibited by law.
This unfortunate man has a son il
the American Navy. 1 have this day
written to the Secretary of the Nav,
asking that he be appraised of hi,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-07
Letters From the People

Editor Advertiser: I have noticed
that you are good hand at stirring
up things in general and therefore in
woke your assistance in squirting the
county authorities to a little action in
my particular line of grievance.
The County Fathers and The Road Su-
pervisor are doing splendid work in
preparing excellent streets for automo-
bilists. One does not need to be the
owner of gas car to appreciate the
improvements which have taken place
ON many of the thoroughfares that were
disgrace to the city only short time
ago. But the majority of the taxpayers
are still barred from joining the auto
mobile class, principally from financial
considerations, and have to content
themselves with Shank IS mare for loco
motion.
For this class of citizens sidewalks
are provided, and it is the condition
VI tucoC budb SllCNCo uiCs
While some of them are splendid,
others fair to middling, there are
stretches which are disgraceful and try
ing to the pedestrians. Grass and weeds
grow knee high, and are covered with
thick layer of dust, except in rainy
weather, when they are muddy or wet.
Our ladies like to look nice in their
cool, spotless white dresses, and they
are joy to the male eye and an envy
to the female when they come out of
the house. But their immaculate con-
| dition does not last. The sidewalk in
| front of the first empty lot contrives
the immolation. And the ffend in the
laundry chuckles.
| I understand that there is no way in
which the authorities can force the
owners of city lots to keep the side
walks in front of their properties in
a passable condition. It would there
fore seem to be up to the Supervisors
I, to help out their walking constituents
I know they are hard pressed fol-
money, but they might discharge few
of the superfuous rest easies in some
on the county offices, and thereby save
enough to keep the sidewalks in good
shape and still have little left to add
to the support of the Queens Hospital
| PEDESTRIAN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-07

than q minute at a
time. My doctor
said an operation
w as the only
chance I had, and
I dreaded it almost
as much as death.
One day I was
reading how other
women had been
cured by Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
anI InoiIaI IN fru
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-07

fathers death, but would be glad to
write the son direct should any of
your readers know his full name and
ship. Faithfully yours,
S. BRADLEY,
Staff-Captain, Salvation Army.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-07
OPERATION
HER ONLY
CHANCE
WasCured byLydiaE Pink
ham, Vegetable Compound

Adrian, Ga. -"I suffered untold
misery from a female weakness and
disease. and could not stand more
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-03

fiedged wings. From among these
laughing children will go forth the
men who are TO control the destinies
OF their age and country: the states
men, whose wisdom Is TO guide the
senate; the poet, who will take cap
tive the hearts OF the people and bind
them together with immortal song;
the philosopher, who boldly Selling
upon the elements themselves, Will
compel them TO his wishes, and
through new combinations OF their pri-
NAL laws. by some great discovery,
revolutionize both art and science.
The common village school Is New
Englands fairest boast, the brightest
jewel that adorns her brow. The prin-
ciple, that society Is bound TO provide
for its members education, as well as
protection. so that none may be ignor-
ant except from choice, Is the most
important that belongs TO modern phil
osophy. IL is essential to republi-
can government Universal education
is not only the best and the surest,
but the only sure foundation for free
institutions. True liberty Is the child
Of knowledge. she pines away and
dies In the arms OF ignorance. Hon
or. then, 10 the early fathers OF New
England. from whom came the spirit
which has built a schoolhouse by ev-
cry sparkling fountain, and bids all
come as freely to the one as 10 the
other,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-03

yon simple building
III near the crossing OF the VII
It'd lage road. II is small and OF
rude construction. but. 1t
stands in a pleasant and quiet
spot. A magnificent old elm spreads
its broad arms above, and seems 10
lean towards it as a strong man bends
10 shelter and protect q child. A
brook runs through the meadow near.
and hard by there Is an orchard; but
the trees have suffered much. for there
Is no fruit except upon the highest
and most inaccessible branches. From
within its walls comes a busy hum.
such as you may hear In disturbed
beehive. Now peep through yonder
window and you will see hundred
children with rosy cheeks, mischiev-
GUS eyes and demure faces, all engag-
ed, or pretending to be so. In their
little lessons. II Is the public school.
the free, the common school, provided
by law, open to all, claimed from the
community as a right, not accepted as
a bounty.
Here the children OF the rich and
poor, high and low. meet upon perfect
equality, and commence. under the
same auspices, the race OF life. Here
the sustenance of the mind Is served
TO all alike, as the Spartans served
their food upon the public table. Here
young ambition climbs his little lad
der, and boyish genius plumes his half
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-03

pitched head first against the seat
ahead. His silk hat was TANNED
clear down over his ears. He picked
himself up and settled back In his
seat. No bones had been broken
Then he pulled of his hat, drew long
breath, and, Strengthening up, SAID
"Hully gee. Well. they didn't get By
US, anyway"
ct ats one OF the biggest surprises
| ever got" said the theater manager
How did you get II ?"
See that man over there? He came
TO my office and told me that we were
having a lot OF bully shows this sea
son. Said last weeks production was
the best yet. and that he'd sent all his
friends TO see IT, Went on TO say that
his favorite actor was with this
weeks show. and he's break his neck
to get there"
We'll, where does the surprise come
in?"
He left without asking for pass
Cleveland Leader.
This Is one OF the pet stories OF W
r. Smith, general attorney for the
Santa Fe. says the Kansas City Star
One must almost be a Kansan TO get
the real chuckle out OF II. A man
dropped into Kansas drug store and
asked for bottle OF beer.
All right" said the druggist, reach
ing for the "sign-up" book. What
reason shall I give?"
II am not sick" said the purchaser
well. IL you don't want it for me
dicinal purposes. do you want IL fo'
mechanical uses?" asked the drug
gist.
Sure. sure-for mechanical" was
the reply.
We'll. specify" went on the drug
gist.
HIN, HIM" muttered the buyer
scratching his head "H'm-Oh. yes
that's right want IT TO grease q
buggy with"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-03

and which keeps him alive. Therefore
the wife supports the husband.
But have longing To support nv.
self. ! don't want 10 be indebted "a
any one else for anything | get: and
In view OF the modern idea that won.
az Is the mainstay of the home
nave decided to remain a bachelor
until some girl comes along who will
ADMIT that we have an equal share I'm
the nome provide the grub and she
cooks IT, QUO
In the meantime wouldn't II be
unjust Tor me to be paying taxes ON
account OF condition that I canbo,
help' and that I am doing my best IN
remedy? W
30 rar as can see. the tax should
DE upon men that have been marriad
Tor, say. three years. ANY one mar
ried Tor that length OF time wonIa
know exactly how lucky he was.
But | don't think the poor fellow.
VINO nave been bachelors since thew
were born should have to paw any.
thing Tor their loneliness.
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LITTLE Boobies PA
By WILLIAM r. KIRK.

When seen Pa the other morning.
~ had just calm home from the
yAmbly club. Wen calm In to break
at Pa was ut the label. Ma was there
go Z she was looking at Pa.
Good morning. Bobbie. sed Pa. !
crust you are feeling fine this morn.
mr.. or course he IL feeling fine, Ma
"a. & why shuddent he feel fine. He
Doesn't 20 to club biowouts. He goes
- bed erly. like me. sed Ma, q doesn't
cum laundering around with q latch
ksy ct all hours of the mite.
Doant talk like that to me. sed Pa,
pleeoe doant talk like that Will you
try sum OF this nice mackrel? sed Pa
That isn't mackrel. sed Ma. II is fried
chicken. I suppoas you saw them pin
foofhers wich forgot TO talk on. q
thought thay was scales.
doant know why | thought II was
nnckrel, sed Pa, but for a mint, wen
ehe Clicking was brought In. II calm
- NJ mind shat II was mackrel. How.
Qvor. sed PA. that is neither here nor
0&nra
How long, sed Ma. are you going 10
- ons a. Of these jolly club men a
IN fo11ow we'll met? As long rs
Ne. ed Pa I cant help Il. Il Is my
noturo. ed Pa I am born Bon
veoton. sed Pa q n you dident like
b larry . Bon veevon you shud have
|oSDed me by.
n was the saim way wen you was In
- xork ssd Ma you was always
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-03

banging around places like the Lambs
club 4 other deeliteful places OF rev.
elry. II was always on with the dance.
let the creditors be un-confined. | wish
/ was back TO my girlhood days. sed
Ma.
How about that mortgage wich | lift
ed ON yure old hoamsted? sed Pa.
motifs you leaped at me like a weak
fish leeping at a hook. AS remem-
Der yure girlhood days. Pa sed. II was
moastly the dairymaid thing. with a
accashunal eevning at the First NJ. +.
church soshibul.
Then Mas eyes began to blaze and
Pa dident say any moar about NOR
cages.
suppoas you was the lion of the
cevning. sed Ma.
Well, sed Pa. wuddent go so FAT
as to say that. but | met a awful LOT
OF good fellows.
wonder why you doant say yoI
was the lion OF the eevning, sed Ma
This lion OF the eevning is getting or
my nerves, Ma sed~ bekaus | hav,
found In my married life with you
that lions OF the eevning Is usually tn,
jackasses OF the morning after.
Then Ma dident say any moar. & Pf
KEEP still too.
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At the Rate of Smile a Minute

The young wife OF a Philadelphia
man, who is not especially sweet-tem-
pered. one day approached her lord
touching the matter OF 500 or SO.
I'D like TO let you have IT. dear"
began the husband, but the fact Is. ]
haven't that amount In bank this
morning-that is to say, haven't that
amount 10 spare. inasmuch as | must
take up a note of $500 this otter
noon"
"Oh. very well. James" said the
wife. with ominous calmness. IF you
think the man who holds the note car
make things any hotter for you than
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-03
MISS MASON CRITICALLY
ILL IN BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. Miss
Emily V Mason. sister OF the first gov
ernor Of Michigan. is critically iii n
her home here, She is "a years old.
Miss Mason is known all through the
United States She published a book,
Recollections OF the Army Nurse"
having served as nurse for the Friends
OF the Southland during the civil war.
She is granddaughter OF Stevens
Thomas Mason. the first United States
senator from Virginia. Miss Mason
was stricken with paralysis on last
Thanksgiving