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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-24
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aims OF the colored man
90. water near the Dyke yes
--- , later buried On the shore.
JUST hit previously held an in
ques, ;.s jury was unable to iden-
tify t. ased, who was apparently
about old. The body evident
ly hat .r in the water fcrr 4. .'ss
days, aoA '..gs wg.s e. a,sg'.
viole IL" q. -pe .ary 49,
accio II.
yellov ' .eis saa y.
his POI is Sc -.~n, lead
pencil. aad paper OF tobacco. 1t
supposed that he was employed as q
deckhand on one of the Potomac river
boats.
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What do you think of the finest smoked
Hams at l9lc h.? Delicious little
Shoulders at l3!c h.? Boneless Break
fast Bacon at BE h.? That's what you
get when you come to Biondheim's Auth
Stand and Market-"Home Of those ir-
resistibly delicious Auth Sausages and
Puddings and the classiest line Of Food
Products in Alexandria. Whenever
you want something to eat that s worth.
WHILE" Just think OF 'Blondheim's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-24
A SAD PICTURE.

Shortly after noon yesterday several
BOYS we're seen to emerge from the east
end OF the Wilkes street tunnel. one
OF them was helplessly drunk, SO much
so that his companions we're compelled
to abandon him in the space between
the railroad tracks and leave him to
sleep off the effects Of his youthful in
discretion. He lay as helpless as log
until about half past six O'Clock when
he was aroused by resident OF the
neio !, .c The boy arose and
wena. 4 ~ .Tard through
the tur,rra rasu2nv iiGG,.. ~ miners
."o i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-24

T n, $50 the formal opening OF
The football season throughout the uni'i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-24
person.

Law $40 ne person. &o1t-% q = ~
frnc&Gr ,a ,uld be apprei.> VI,
n.1o yay the penalty press.
IL ap.. lses. This is not the tirsl
e." 8 have been seen recently
ur~,. i. influence OF liquor in that
ssel ou u the city, and it is about time
tt nit parties were being made to
70 lice Court. 1t has for some
tit pparent that some persons
are fla q miners ia the vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-24

r OST.-Thursday morning, either on
II the street or In Lee School building,
n WATCH PIN, in the shape of sheai
Of wheat. Reward if returned to W. Il.
|SIMMS, sO4 north Columbus street,
ScDlo3 ct
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LOCAL MATTERS.
SIM and Tide Table,

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises tomorrow at 5oF and sets 654.
HIGH water at 1909 a. m. and 1899 p. m.
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or eight room HOUSE
w or rooms in good locality; must be
modern and cheap. Address IA. z. D.
Gazette Office. sepZA ot@
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JXJANTED-Two old FEATHER BED
w PILLOWS and HOLSTERS. VIII
call and pay cash for same. Address II, :
Gazette office. sep2o etF
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

1ldl Goa Is co., tnat so4heuo" ttuo anu
just.
His plan works out for mortals. Not a
tear
Is shed when fortune. which the world
holds dear,
Falls from his grasp;
Better with love a crust
Than living I'm dishOnor; envies not,
Nor loses faith IN man. but does his best:
Nor even murmurs at his humble lot,
But with a smile and words of hope give
zest
To every toiler. He alone IS great
Who by heroic life conquers fate.
Youths Companion.
n JANE MOOR
3oO G street northwest.
When life becomes a concentrated ef-
fort to be useful, not according 10 our
desires. but according TO our powers.
then we shall reap the harvest Of happi-
ness that comes from duty we'll done.
| The sweetest lives are those to duty wed,
Whose deeds, both great and small,
/ Are close knit strands OF an unbroken
thread.
Where love ennobles all.
The world may sound no trumpets. ring
no bells.
+ Thy love shall chant its own beatitudes
After its own IIfe-working; a ohild's
kiss
Set on thy slghing lips shall make thee
glad;
A poor man served by thee shall make
the rich.
A sick man helped by thee shalt make
thee strong;
Thou shalt be served thyseif by every
sense
Of service which thou renderest
Mrs. Browning.
SUNSHINE CLUB.
| 23o street northwest
Consideration IS the soil in which wis
/ dom may be expected 10 grow and
: strength be given to every upspringing
plant OF duty. Mss ANGELA c. CUNEO.
/ AS Ninth street northwest
Better It is to the right conduct Of life
/ 10 consider what will be the end Of a
thing than what is the beginning Of It;
lam ar5 r. 60 a., g., q dtsoi,,.or-
tsea MAJ, ,,-o,,o o,,,.opt.,,ao,,s
CATHERINE l. CUNEO.
/ I43 Ninth street northwest
/ People may te!l you OF your being unnt
Tor some peculiar occupation IN me- out
heed them not Whatever employ YOU
+ Ioio" Win consistency ana asslauIty VIII
be FOUND III ioT you II VIII be your sup
/ port IL youth and your comfort in old
! age IN learning the useful part OF any
/ profession very moderate abilities will
/ sufiice-grest abilities are generally in
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ir,rro,,as b,, or.sar,.irs, that ,be sr,,s+ ,ro
ever the most sr,r ~ sts,, from, tbs cure.
7 lee
P. o. Box "a
1 may not nave a learned way,
IN tei!ing What 20 me is Tue'
Nav bring the same results 10 YOU.
When 7 desire with all nv heart.
/ That all NV own" shall come to me.
I simgly then have done my part.
And used my opportunity.
/
I never let myself forget
"The Perfect Gift" I always had:
Nor let i'm doubt. nor vain regret
But lust keen thinking. I'm so glad.
7 know the way to use MY own"
And give 10 others what they need.
Then this same Law to them is known.
| Just concentrate. in thought and deed
PAULYERA HfSHEs.
Yonke7s. y. Y.
mat poilcy that can SlrlKe ohly "rllle
Ihe IRON Is not VIII De overcome oy
lhat concentration Wficn IKE CromWeil ;,
can make the IRON not Dy striKinsi ana
ne that can only rule the storm must
yield to him who can both raise and
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AS there is limit to the work that
can be got out OF a human brain, the
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The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
lgs c street northeast.
Third prize. s.:

called intelligent perseverance Persever-
ance IS admirable and 1t accomplishes a
/ great deal, but by itself perseverance
+ does not mean necessarily anything more
/ than an earnest desire to win. On the
other hand. how much more can be ac-
compIished if TO our desire for victory we
can add the power of concentration.
Several companies Of soldiers scattered
about a battlefield may by trying hard
[ to save the day. but the thing that turns
/ defeat into victory IS the ability OF the
/ general 10 muster his men for united
attack upon tho enemy. And in other
/ battles than those Of war concentration
IL equally necessary. In union there is
strength
/ To acquire the power Of concentration
calls forth the best in man-the strength
/ Of his intellect the purity Of his emo
/ tions, the pTedominance Of his Will, and
demands the concentration OF these three
component parts of his character. Long
/ ago St Paul had learned the need for
! concentration when he expressed so beau
/ tifully the thought that we may we'll
take for our motto: This one thing do,
forgetting those things which are behind
/ and reaching forth unto those things
which are before, press toward the
mark for the prize OF the high calling Of
! God in Christ Jesus"
! MARY F. DURISOE.
/ IS Kentucky avenue southeast
There's a word Of cheer for the man with
pluck.
Who never gives way to an adverse luck,
Who never confesses that he is stuck.
But keeps on moiling
With vigor and toiling
No matter what comes and no matter
what goes.
He laughs at the man with the burden
- OF woes,
And finally harvests the crop that he
sOws.
His ''stick-to-it" spirit eventually grows
On those whom he meets
In the marts and the streets
And the byways and highways OF life,
and he greets
With strong word Of courage the man
who retreats
At the first sign OF failure, and shows
him the way
To work with the sun If he wants to
make hay.
He lives on the song side
or life, on the strong side,
And knows not the wrong side.
But clutches the right:
Tenaciously clings till he comes out VIC
tOrious,
Earning his spurs in a manner most
glorious;
Coming back for more In each unequal
fight,
Finally winning the goal he is after,
Spreading his doctrine of grit and Of
laughter.-Selected. g [. DUNN.
Five one-dollar prizes:
Concentration e upitad captarad aefor+
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

nelp others: live the part; dispel gloom
unite and fight; improve with age.
BE about your Fathers business"
is your light hid under a bushel?"
Buckle on your aTmor and shift for the
common cause.
Concentrate on Sunshine pike" and
hold workfest
Il" shows weakness; I'VE" means
strength
Cptimists are not drones; IL your iHl-
aglnings speak only Of flowery preach
ments you've lost your sting.
Tell some fellow he's good If he isn't;
the little white lie may check his black
future and lead him into the light of
peaceful comradeship with man.
Practlve makes perfect. and if thing
isn't practical II isn't worth a tinker S
damn. he YOU practice optimism?
Try TO think Of some one you handed a
rebuff to-day, and write his name on
your cuff for a kindly word tomorrow.
1t viii salve that sore spot
Don't be grouchy II you're bested III
rivalry. There can be but one best, and
your mettle Will shine with constant use
The Son OF Mary and Joseph mingled
with the ordinary, soothing and healing
If you feel so disposed. you may say tO
the sick and afflicted, The Great Ply
sician now is near" &C. but. mind you,
if the individual be really III. see that he
gets to a hospital Hymns may cure
hearts. but headaches need herbs.
An optimist is the sort OF fellow that
helps the melancholy to smile In the mir
ror, the disheartened to find the turn in
the lane, the urchin TO find job "cause
mammals sicl, and needs the money" and
even the inebriate to md a haven OF
refuge Have you "the earmarks OF a
man?" CHARLES aTRERT RREWTON
46 ) street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
Bnghtwood Park.

Every optimist should concentrate all
the strength Of his mind and will toward
looking on the sunny side of life-that is.
he should be constantly filled with hope,
for the proverb Is. "He that wants hope
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
Second prize, So


Mans brain is a marvellous creation.
Too few are cognizant OF its power OF
course, all were not born with genius
and talent, but I believe every one has
some qualification that concentration OF
thought Will develop. The mind Is a fer
tile garden in which ideas viii unfold
Ike budding leaves when nUTtured with
study and calm deliberatlon. There are
manifold incentives to make man rich in
achievement Necessity probably has
been the most productive stimulus Great
discoveries and wonderful inventions are
commonly ascribed TO a natural ability
to solve difficult problems. but without
concentration Of faculty and resource all
efforts TO accomplish results would have
been futile. There is hardly any limit 70
what heights a fixed purpose and ener-
getic pursuit may soar. The wisest
thought. however, for us Of lesser ability
is TO direct our aims toward making the
world happier toward smoothing the
rough edges of life and plucking out a
few thorns that pierce the raiment OF
humanity on It's march TO eternity. In
the eyes Of the Infinite such efforts will
be acceptable. OF this we have ample
assurance in many Biblical illusions.
= Mrs. Z. d. FRANK.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
Five one-dollar prizes: i:

Five one-dollar prizes
Concentration IS united, centered effort
on an object knowing that strength
does not consist in numbers. II combines
all its forces into one compact, wedge
shaped body that breaks down all bar
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

A distinct addition to the attraetiveness
Of our page to-day is the excellent car
tOon drawn for US by Optimist Lamborne,
one OF our consistent and hard-working
optmists. You will see that "The Sunny
Side" is the only agreeable spot. No op-
timlst would want to be grubbing around
IN the dirt and shadow when he could be
enjoying the clear. pure sunshine Of right
living and happiness Optimist Lamborne
has our thanks FOR his effort II is an
object lesson that is far better than a
dozen sermons.
-
"Genialty" has been chosen as the top
&c for the coming contest. AS usual, the
contributions should be on my desk not
later than noon of next Wednesday.
The honor Of winning the last grand
prize of $ goes 10 the following
Would you be an optimist? Then work;
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

Human nature is fond Of changing, fond
Of drifting with the tide:
Every current of life's pleasure often
turns our bark aside.
Though with firm, strong will we started.
and strength we thought complete,
Some little change Of wind or tide soon
caused our dire defeat.
It is hard, very hard, TO concentrate all
our efforts in one scheme.
TO tire not of its mOnotony or Of brighter
things TO dream,
For the fields that are far ever brighter
seem than the paths we tread each
day.
And the joys that are always the sweet
est are never the ones to stay.
But with proper concentration and
strength that will always prevail.
Let nothing you discourage, for there is
no such word as fail"
EDWARD 7. FLANAGAN.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
Optimists Are Working to Common End-Their
Efforts Are Being Focused on SeH-imprope-
ment and the Growth of Happiness
CONCENTRATION" PRIZE WINNERS.


Third .NHryF
l. r.
street
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
HyattsviIle Nd
Put thou thy trust I'm God,
In duty's path go on;
Fix on His word thy steadfast eye;
So shalt thy work be done,
Martin Luther.
KATHERINE OBRIEN.
p 8 street northwest.

IF you wish to marry, girls" said a
wise old woman to q circle OF inquiring
young ones, concentrate and then hus-
tie" Good advice Still better when ap-
piled TO the ordinary business Of life.
No great results have been obtained by
scattered efforts Most OF US have re-
mained unknown because we have lacked
concentration. Having IT,. the idiot boy
Of Switzerland. working continually on
the picture of his pet, became known as
the cats Raphael Steady purpose will
accomplish much. Find out what is best
and then make every effort to obtain 1t.
Long before I entered college," recently
declared one Of Americas greatest lin
gusts, I determined to study every Ian
guage bearing upon the Bible. and 1 be-
gan az once"
Buddha sat for six years under the DO
tree before he went out to found one of
the worlds religions; but that was In
far-away India in a far-away time. It is
action that saves, not dreaming. In this
| age of competition we must keep press
ing to the front. The one that soonest
turns theory into practice soonest reaps
results. Our greatest Example set His
face steadfastly toward Jerusalem" If
each one Of US held such an earnest pur-
pose, what might we not accomplish in
transforming the world?
! KATHARINE HOWARD
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
f4s Morton street.

To the making oi genuine careers. con
centrauon is quite as essential as en-
ergy: 10 achieve the highest success a
man must not only he willing 70 pour
out his vitality without stint or measure.
but he must also be willing 10 give him
self For concentration is. at bottom.
entire surrender Of ones life 10 some
definite end. Hamilton Wright Mable
Mn ANNIE l. McCARDLE
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

Concentration Is the secret Of strength.
The famous De Witt, one OF the great
est statesmen Of the age In which he
lived. being asked by q friend how he
was able TO dispatch the multitude os
affairs in which ne was engaged. replied.
That MS whole art consisted in doing
one thing at once.
Mrs CLARpHENTA SMITH
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
CONCENTRATION OF EFFORT BRINGS QUICK RESULTS

is the poorest man alive" And as Gold
smith admirably says:
Hope, like the glimmering taper's light,
Adorns and cheers the way.
And still, the darker grows the night,
Emits a brighter ray"
There are times in every ones life when
the cross of bitter sorrow seems too
heavy to bear, and these are the especial
occasions when we should give practical
proof of the faith that is in us and ac-
cept the burden with all the fortitude we
can command. bearing in mind that the
darkest hour is that before the dawn.
Christ's life on earth was spent to
serve as a standard for all humanity
and the darkest hour in His life, when
lie suffered the bitter passion and deatl
upon the cross. just preceded His glori-
GUS and triumphant resurrection
NJ. JOSEPH RYAN.
iS W street northwest
II We intend TO be successful optimists
we must concentrate our whole hearts
and souls upon it. We must think 1t,
breathe it, talk it, act it, not merely to-
day, but tomorrow, and on all the glad
to-morrows that dawn. II must be part
and parcel OF our daily lives. In this
way only can we serve and be served
l like the man who faces what he must
With steps triumphant and heart OF
cheer;
Who fights the daily battle without fear
Sees his hopes fail. yet keeps unfaltering
trust
That God is God; that somehow true and
just.
His plan works out for mortals. Not a
tear
Is shed when fortune. which the world
holds dear,
Falls from mis- grasp;
Better with love a crust
Than living In dishOnOr; envies not
Nor loses faith In man. but does his best
Nor even murmurs at his humble lot,
But with a smile and words Of hope, give
zest
To every toiler He alone IS great
Who by heroic life conquers fate.
Youths Companion.
N JANE MOOR
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

The ability to concentrate the mind
upon the task in hand has been produc-
tive of more signal successes than. per
haps, any other one thing in the great
achievements of the past.
Those who have concentrated their
thought and energies on a great purpose
or idea have as a result often come forth
more than conquerors." And It will be
found that optimism was one OF the
leading forces at work in these accom-
plishments. Indeed, the greatest invent
ors, discOvereTs, and business men have
by their optimistic outlook. perserver-
ance. and concentration gained some not
able achieyement after their pessimistic
contemporaries had given them up to
failure and consigned them to oblivion
Therefore. felOw-optimists, we are fol-
lowing in the footsteps of the renowned
and successful men and women Of all
ages Even II our sphere of activity is
limited. and many Of US obscure and un-
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

Concentration in the unselfsh spend
ing of our life for others is the only way
TO succeed = T. ADKINS.
35l street
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
YonkeB, y. Y

That policy that can strike only while
the iron is hot, will be overcome by
that concentration which. Ike Cromwell's,
can make the iron hot by striking; and
he that can only rule the storm must
yield to him who can both raise and
rule II. Mrs. J. J. O'CONNEII.
20 I street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

Concentration may be said to be the art
OF devoting all ones faculties to the sub
ject in hand, of gathering, as 1t were, all
the scattered rays Of power and of focus
ing them on a single point Il is this
quality of thoroughness that brings every
resource to bear upon the subject matter
that studies it from every angle, ana
irresistibly batteTs down al opposition
to its purpose. Napoleon recognized this
principle and attributed all his victories
20 il.
Every great invention, every gigantic
pioneer enterprise, like the Union Pacific
Railway. the Brooklyn Bridge, the sew
ing machine, the cotton gin. and others
of their kind. was the triumphant result
OF concentration, concentration Of pur-
pose, mind, and energy.
ARTHUR LENNOX.
Lock Box "a.
If one attempts to concentrate on the
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

The power Of concentration is the most
valuable Of intellectual attainments No
more by practice, or weakened by neg
lect, than this which We call concentra-
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

People may tell you Of your being unfit
for some peculiar occupation In life; but
heed them not Whatever employ you
follow with consistency and assidulty Will
be found ft for you. # will be your sup
port IN youth and your comfort in old
age. In learning the useful part OF any
profession very moderate abilities will
suffiCe-great abilities are generally in
furious 20 the possessors. Life has been
compared TO a race. but the alIuslon still
improves by observing that the swift are
ever the most apt 10 stay from the course.
J. LEE
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

If one attempts TO concentrate on the
abstract principle Of truth and is con-
as well give UP the task The greatness
Of an actor lies in the fact that he for
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30
P. o. Box "a

I may not have a learned way.
In telling what TO me is true;
But trust though simple, what say
May bring the same results 10 you.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

I know the way to use my own
And give 10 others what they need,
Then this same Law to them is known:
Just concentrate, in thought and deed
PAULyERA H16HES.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

known. yet II we are true optimists we
can console ourselves with the lnowl-
edge that We possess in some degree the
quality that has lifted many out Of OBJ
scurity and put their names high on the
roll Of fame. achievement. and honor.
Moral: Concentrate on optimism.
EDWARD Il. cox.
Love is the supreme gift and fact OF
existence. Your thought dwells upon
and attracts that which you love You
love that which will make you happy
You can become perfectly and supremely
happy only hv that wisdom and self
knowledge through which you are able
to fulfill the divine purposes Of your ex-
istence. You should therefore let tho
thought dwell upon the subject OF wis
dom and self-knowledge until you thus
attract it and its resultants 10 yourself
Solomon wisely wished for and obtained
wisdom. The proper study Of mankind
Is that manifesting law within, which 10
both man and Cod Thought concentra-
tion polarizes The mental forces to this
interior law and serves TO Ill the con-
sciousness with the power or silence
II you wish to be successful then keep
your thought battery well charged with
the powers 10 be derived in the silence
Learn 10 labor and to wait" Those
who search too earnestly for knowledge,
happiness, and power from without, will
be compelled 70 walt for II until they
learn how to find 1t in the silence. or by
thus waitlng.-E. Loomis.
MAE Il SHAW
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

When I desire with all my heart.
That all My own" shall come to me,
simEly then have done my part,
And used my opportunity.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-30

I never let myself forget
"The Perfect Gift" 1 always had;
Nor let in doubt, nor vain regret.
But just keep thinking. I'm so glad.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-08-13
Some Good gune and puHa

Weisbaden Buns-Scald one pint of
milk; when cool, add two tablespoon
fuls OF sugar, one tablespoonful Of
butter, one heaping teaspoonful OF
salt, one cupful OF water. one yeast
cake, tlonr TO make a soft, firm dough.
Let rlse in a warm place When
light, turn out on Toured board DO
not knead: roll lightly with rolling
pin in sheet an inch thick, cut with
biscuit-cutter and Jet rise. When
light, bake, and when nearly done
wash over top with tho following
The white OF ono egg, one tablespoons
ful of milk, two tablespoonfuls OF
sugar. three drops OF vanilla. Have
one-half cupful of chopped nut meats.
Wash tops of buns. sprinkle nut meats
over and set in oven a few minutes.
Spice Buns-One cupful Of warm
water, two cupfuls Of milk, one cup
full OF sugar, one tablespoon Of salt,
piece Of lard or good dripping size
OF an egg. one compressed yeast cake.
Mix in -four TO make a soft sponge;
stand In a warm place to rise. II
wanted for breakfast, this part must