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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
LOCAL BREYITIES.

There was false alarm OF fire short
w before ten O'Clock this morning.
The steamer st. Johns will tonight
make the last Of her moonlight excur-
sions this season.
The new dial which reached here
some time ago has been placed in po-
sition in the front of the city hall
steeple.
Mr. w. H. Torryson, OF Ballston,
Alexandria county, died on Tuesday
aged rs years, and was buried yester-
day evening at Falls Church.
Robert Harper, who works at II
Riverside Brick Works, was badly hurt
today by fall OF bricks upon him. He
was brought to his home on Pitt street,
near Prince, in tits city for treatment.
The work OF installing electricity at
the Theological Seminary, near this
city, has been about completed and
hereafter the buildings and grounds OF
the institution will be lighted by cur
rent furnished from this city.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday TO Milton f.
Lovelace, of Ballston, and Eunice john
son, of Alexandria, and to Clin.on e..
Purks, OF Spottsylvania county, and
Fannie F. Watson, of Stafford.
Some person entered Mr.. o. F. Car
ter's store on King street, near Pitt,
last night, opened the safe, took 49, 90
in money and $3.50 in stamps there
from, closed the receptacle and de-
parted.
Among the motor cars that have
been registered with the secretary OF
the commonwealth and have been
licensed TO operate on the public roads
OF the state are those belonging to j..
F. Myers, w. B. Smoot, r. F. Green
and Mrs. Bette Myers, of this cl,y.
In mentioning the features of a pa
rade one is likely to overlook some Of
the best, one of which was the applause
given Col. w. A. Smoot, president o.
the Columbia Fire Engine COMPANY ,
Yesterday as lie marched in line with
| his boys with as light a heart and step
AS when he first became volunteer.
Reports from the upper country
are to the effect that the Potomac
river is lower than at any time this
season. Owing to the lack OF rains, the
stream has fallen to far below normal
and at places the water is not more
than two or three feet from shore to
shore.
The body Of Courtney B. Taggart, Of
Washington, who was drowned al
Colonial Beach on Wednesday mornns
while rescuing from drowning Cora
and Lena Thomas, was recovered yes
terday afternoon by fishermen. The
body arrived in Washington yesterday
Mr.. A. ]. Butcher will have for sale al
his stand IN market tomorrow fine lo
of Rocky Ford Catalogues.
If you want the best hard, soft anc
deviled crabs an everything in season
call at the Open House Cafe. aug26 2
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER,

The weather yesterday was sultry'
the mercury in the thermometer during
the afternoon standing at 90 degrees.
The warm weather continued last
night, and conditions had improved
but little early this morning. Later
however, rain began to fall and the
wind, which had been from the south,
changed to the northwest, after which
the temperature began to fall, the mer-
curry being at 20 degrees at noon. Rain
had since fallen at intervals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Sable Squirrel Fur Sets, consisting Of
pillow muff and throw tie.
s15 set. Value, $3.50.
Black Opossum Fur Sets, consisting Of
pillow muff and shawl collar finishes
with tails.
Sl5 set Value, S22.50
Gray Mouiilon Fur Sets, consisting of
large rug mulf, i'm six-pointed effect, and
large shawl collar, lined with shirred
satin and finished in back with three
points.
S25 set Value, $3.50.
Iceland Fox Fur Sets, for evening
wear. consisting of very large pillow
mufI and scarf of one animal skin trim
med with head, tail, and four tabs.
$3.50 set. Value, $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
MFTCALF,S COMET.

Me calf's comet is now rapidly APP
preaching the point where it will be
nearest the sun. This event will take
place next Tuesday, and after that 1t
will quickly shoot away into space,
and will not again reveal itself to
earthly observers for years to come.
When the wanderer is nearest the sun
il will be about twice the distance OF
the earth away from the sun. 1t is
slowly decreasing in brightness, be-
cause it is increasing its distance from
the earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
THE SCHOOLS.

The rapid flight of time is brought to
mind by the announcement in today's
Gazette that the issuing of permits to
children to attend the public schools
will begin on September 5--ofe week
from Monday next. Tomany it seems
that the schools closed but a few weeks
ago, but already the time has almost
rolled around for their reopening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
TELEPHONE BOOTH ROBBED.

The long-distance telephone booth at
the union passenger station was robbed
last night OF sum OF money.
The telephone was broken as well as
the glass in the door. Two men, be-
Iieyed to be been tramps, we're seen 10
the main room of the depot where the
pay station isIlocated shortly beforelthe
robbery was discovered. The amount
stolen was small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
THE BIRDS.

The season for shooting sora and
reed birds will open on Thursday next,
September first. 1t is said that the
birds are plentiful and in good condi-
ton. Already it reported that many
birds have been killed by violators OF
the law and in defiance OF the game
uardnns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
NEGRO ON THE FENCE.

A negro was seen on the fence OF a
residence on the corner OF Duke ana
Washington streets last night. Officer
Sampson, saw the trespassers, and dis
charged his pistol, when the dark ran.
The house was subsequently entered
and searched, but nothing was found
missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
NEW OPERA HOUSE.

The performances at the New Opera
House are affording genuine entertain
ment. The pictures are unsurpassed
and the acting Of superior nature
Read the features now presented in the
advertisement,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
SCARED BURGLARS OFF.

While the festivities on King street
were at the high water mark last night
considerable excitement was caused on
Queen street, between Alfred and Pat
rick, by the announcement that thieves
were breaking into a store and dwelling.
A neighbor appeared with pistol and
discharged four shots at the would-be
burglars. when the latter vanished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
SERVICES RESUMED.

The services OF Bethany Independent
NJ. P. Church will be resumed this
evening, with the prayer service. The
Sabbath school and public services will
he resumed on Sunday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

American Marten Fur Sets, consisting
of large pillow muff and large shawl col
lar. finished on shoulders and ends with
four tails.
$50 set Value, $3.50.
Isabella Fox Fur Sets, consisting OF
large two-striped nun and large two
striped shawl collar, trimmed on either
end with natural brush.
$3.50 set Value, $50.
52-inch Genuine Russian Pony Skin
Coats, lined throughout with gray Skin
ing collar and cuffs.
SO each. Value, $S5.
f',-p ~
Third floor-G ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Dysentery is a dangerous disease but
can be cured. Chamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
heen successfully used in nine epidemics
Of dysentery. Ithas never been known
TO fail. 1t is equally valuable for chill
dren and adults, and when reduced with
water and sweetened. it is pleasant to
take. Sold by w. F. Creighton and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

500 this section unsettled weather,
with showers tonight or Saturday; cooler
tonight; moderate northwesterly, shift
ing TO northeasterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

100 pair ladies fine shoe worth $S.50s
and $500. They are our best makes.
but little off as to style, SO cents
]. A, Marshall & Bro, 422 Kins street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Next to Opera Hous

TT 5. Engineer once, go 18th street ct
u. \. w, Washington, d. G., Aug. -,
IO.-Sealed proposals for dredglhg III
Potomac River at Alexandra, va, anu
Al Lower Cedar Point, Nd, ana III oPP ,;Ii
Machodoc and Dy Insil p nr NJ 81 september
- 100. and then publicly opened. In
formation on application. W, {. LANG
PITT, 1t Col. Engrs.
aug2t.25r26lEise PN,A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
DRY GOODS.
Woodward s. LOthrOp
NEW YORK---WASIINGTON-
Continuation of Our
August Fur Sale.

Every improvement of merit embodied these ius The selecting
mattel lining, the finishing
who fur
rucion and take pride skill perfect satisfaction to
with fur garmentn matter
what the price
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

n rises tomorrow at 5:2S and sets GAO.
81 , water at 20 a. IN. and 1888 p IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND

come a stream of water. The fleet
footed firemen gave a splendid exhibit
ton OF their knowledge Of the business
in which they we're engaged and all the
companies received applause.
the start was made in the reel races
at 1915 and the following is the OH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

nor RENT.-TEN ROOM no UES
i with bath: excellent location. Apply
l25 north Washington street.
augl3 2ws'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Hard Crabs, Soft Crabs, Deviled Crabs
and Crab Salad
At JACOB BRILL'S RESTAURANT
foot of King Street
Open until Top M apr 0n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26


at 1915 and the following IS the ON
cial result:
Harrisonburg .......''''.'''''' 90 seooi'I'
Newport News. ...''''..''''' n secoiius
Woodstock ..........''''...''', 90 secon9a
Front Royal .......,....'.''' ooIs seconu'
Iev;noton ................ 40 seconds
Strasburg. ..............'. 1890 % secohuS
Shenandoah ........... ''.''''' 90 seconun
Tnrav ......... "a seconds
Coyington declined to compete.
As will be seen Luray Hose Com
PAW won the first prize, and the sec
ond prize was between Woodstock
Strasburg and Shenandoah companies,
which made the run in 80 seconds;
The next contest was free to all ana
was entered by all the companies when
took part in the former contest.
The result of the free for all contest
was as follows
Harrisonburg.. ......'.''' 81 10 seconIo
Newnort News. ............." 81 SECONDS
Woodstock ...... 81 As seconds
Front ROYAL ............... 33% seconds
Iaxinoton ................. SO seconds
Strasbnro ......... &c. so % seconds
Shenandoah .................... IS seconds
TuraV............33 As seconds
This makes tie between HARRISON
burg and Woodstock for first prize.
The prizes were as follows:
First prize State association com
panies)-Custody OF the state associa-
ton trunpet-$100.
Second prize-(State association com
panies)-$50.
First prize-(Open to all companles)
800.
Second prize-(Open to all com
panies)-$50.
Judges-Dr w. NJ. Smith and Mr..
A. Sidney Mankin.
Timers-Messrs. VIM. c. Wildt,
FLOYD Saunders and Chas DeMoll.
Starter-Mr. Kenneth Ogden.
The races were long drawn out and
before their conclusion many OF the
spectators became tired and left the
ground.
The races which were still in progress
at 4 O'Clock will wind up the festivities oil
the occasion and most of the visiting
iiremen will leave for their homes this
evening.
In speaking Of the parade it is the
concensus Of opinion among those IN a
position to know that it was one OF the
best ever seen in the state. Handled
in every detail exclusively 10y local fire.
men it was an occasion long to be re-
membercd. Reluctantly accepting the
chief marshaIship of this successfully
conducted parade, MIR. j. Sidney
Douglas proved that he was master OF
the situation in the fact that every
thing went off in clock work order.
Not detracting from the ability OF his
able assistants and aides, it can be
safely said that though the old stero-
typed parade route was discarded and
ma entirely new one selected, 1t Is
compliment Of the highest order to the
chief marshal 70 state that no organlza-
ton ever showed itself to better advan-
tage than did the Virginia State Fire
men : Association. The Gazette wishes
for the visiting fremen safe journey
to their homes and at the same time
expresses the hope that the Ruler OF the
Universe will in his kind providence
spare the life OF each visitor to meet
next year at Newport News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Mr.. A. ]. Butcher will have for sale at
his stand In market tomorrow fine lot
of Rocky Ford Catalogues.
If you want the best hard, soft and
deviled crabs an everything in season
call at the Open House Cafe. aug1 u
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs ar-Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and ROYAL streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

One would have hardly imagined
that such a large crowd would have
gathered on north Washington street
TODAY in view of the inclement weather.
But this seemed to inspire, rather than
retard, the interest taken in the sporting
elimination of a happy event, fosr 1t /
estimated that nearly 1000 people gath
cred to cheer one or the other OF their
favorites on to victory in the reel races.
Many stood under their own and Others
accepted the shelter of others UNI
brelas, while the foliage of the trees
on the street assisted in a great meas
ure in the protection Of the spectators
from the element.
The course was about 500 feet start
ing at point between Princess and
Oronoco streets, and running south.
The contestants object was run OF
| 200 feet south to plug and attach LOT
feet Of hose, from which there should
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08
PIGEONS PICKED FLOWERS
Industrious and Pestiferous Squads
PIucked Them All From the
Window Boxes.

AS the woman and her visitor sat in
her den white pigeon few down on
her window box and began to chew at
the lower leaves. She sprang up and
shooed it away.
DO you know some gentle thing
that would kill few pigeons Off
quietly without hurting them much ?"
ashe asked as she sat down again. Il
don't want to hurt them or the feel
ings of my neighbors, who are raising
squads, but would like some flowers
in my window box this summer. Hers
are all gone It's all right for her
pigeons to eat her flowers If she'd
rather have the squads. but do you
think mine ought to suffer? Every
time call on her / begin to wonder
out loud how it is my flowers look SO
henpecked this summer. I'd call it
pigeon pecked II dared, and they be-
gin to give all sorts Of reasons. she
and her husband and her brother-in-
law It's the hot weather, they say.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08
Stature Of Man.

common average of north Euro
pean men is five feet nine and one
fourth inches. The question opens
an interesting prospect in the study
of the races of mankind, for stature
is one of the minor differences of
race. The lowest average stature is
that of the pygmy races, 81 inches
having been recorded from several dis
tinct sources in Indonesia. At the 9th
err extreme 7012 inches has been de-
termined from many series OF obser
vations upon Polynesians of the Ton
gatfiti migration, thus placing them
above the Araucanians of Patagonia.
who were long considered the tallest
of men. The present system of class-
ification of the races of men erects its
first division upon the hair and Sec
ondary divisions hereunder upon the
stature. The races of many inches I'M
der the several classes are the negro,
Ethiopian, Indo-Afghan, Arab, Berber,
the fair haired northern Europeans,
Polynesians, North American Indians,
Patagonians The races markedly
below the average height are the
Bushmen, negritos, Dravidha, hero
insular, the fiaxen haired eastern Eu-
ropeans, Ainu, Indonesian, South
American Indian, Central American,
Eskimo, Lapp.-New York Sun.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08

This plan is an ideal conception in
tended for the man or woman who
wants to live outdoors. In fact, 1t is
compromise between the outdoors
and the indoors. The side of the porch,
for instance, adjacent to the kitch-
en-, can be utilized as an outdoor din
ing room, and If all the remaining
porch space Is not needed for bed
rooms 1t can be set aside for other
purposes. The building itself Is "a
feet square, and the porches added
make 1t "a feet. three inches square.
The living room. provided with win
dow seats, as the plan shows, and a
CHEEKY fireplace for use In cold wealth
er, or on rainy days, is 16 feet 3 inches
long and Is feet inches wide. The
kitchen Is 10 feet long and nine feet
wide. A closet is provided off the
bedroom, and pantry Of ample size
is placed off the kitchen. If the bed
room Is not used on account of the
porch being fitted up for sleeping
quarters, this room can be used as
den or as nursery.
The people of this period have come
to realize the value and hygienic ne
cessity of plenty Of fresh air. This
has come about through long educa-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08

ton The fresh air cure for consump-
ton is even now established as a fact
and camps are maintained in many
parts of the country for the treatment
of this disease by the fresh air meth
cd. 1t is needless to say that no mem
Der of family living in a bungalow
like this will ever need treatment for
that dread disease. The open window
at night is the greatest safeguard
against disease. 1t is in the winter
when the windows are closed, shut
ting out the pure aiV that most all
ments are contracted
The bungalow disp Dyed here can
be built for a nominal sum. The in
terror of the housed for instance,
where most Of the md hey in building
usually is spent, can We simplicity it.
self The ceilings chm be beamed
and the sides Of the, walls finished
with panels or with v ainscoting and
vanished or stained.
AS for the exterior, the design is adj
mirably adapted to being finished with
cement stucco. On the sheathing tar
paper should be nailed and over this
Turing strips nailed. Then either
expanded metal or wooden lath can
be used. Two coats will be required
The first, or scratch coat, is mix
ture of lime mortar containing plenty
of hair. Before this coat is dry it
should be scratched to make a holding
surface for the cement mortar that is
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08
DISCLOSURES OF A WILL
Prominent London Barrster Found to
Have Been Welded to His Serv-
ant for Many Years.

One of the most unusual romaEces
in many years was unfolded in Lon
don recently by the death of Arthur
Joseph Munby, prominent barrister
of Fig Tree Court, SO years old. His
will disclosed the fact that for more
than thirty-seven years he was welded
to Hannah Cullwick, a servant, and
though the world did not know of the
union, he was devoted to her and she
had as her highest ambition to serve
him and cook for him. He spent many
months of each year with her in Shift
nal, and her relatives knew OF the
wedding, but his relatives were ignor-
ant of the marriage. So devoted was
Munby that he wrote verse to her. She
did not care for books and learning
and she had no comprehension of the
vast learning Of her husband or his
wealth. She did not want to be de-
pendent upon him and was accustomed
practically all her life to work out.
Munby had ample means to support
her luxuriously but she did not want
to live in London, hating the city.
Munby's business required him to
spend part of the year there, but the
remainder of the time was devoted to
his wife. She died few months be-
fore him, at the age of 81, but Munby
did not change his will in which re
referred to her as servant and said
of her: Hannah has always refused
and still refuses to have the position
which as my wife she might and could
have had, and has always insisted, and
still insists, on being my servant as
we'll as my wife, her one grievance be-
ing that she cannot be my only serv-
ant. and whereas owing chiefly to this
noble and unselfish resolve of hers
have never been able to make known
of my said marriage to my family, or
to the world at large, and the same is
known only to her kindred and three
of my most intimate college friends,
Of whom Robert Spencer Borland
knows the full circumstances and
knows her personally. New York
Press
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08

to-day well woman. Mrs. WILL1AY
AHRENs, 9sS w. 21st St., Chicago, IN.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics OF harm.
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases Of any similar medi.
cine in the country, and thousands Of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn.
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation, uL
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumora
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache.
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a trial. ~
If you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden.
Hal letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08
A Humble Invention,

To forget the inventions of the hour
is an impossibility. They are before
one at every turn, and many of them
contain possibilities vast and much
discussed. For that reason 1t is well
occasionally to contemplate some in
vention of the past which works un-
remittingly and inconspicuously for
the welfare of mankind. Consider the
air brake. How many, when they take
a journey by rail, ever take thought
of the device which stands ready to
insure safety from possible accidents?
All are SO used to the sibilant noise
below the cars that they never consid-
er its portentousness. Yet by this ap-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08

Attacks upon children by dogs and
cats are chronicled quite frequently
nowadays, probably because Of neglect
of the animals during the hot weather.
Animals that are extremely thirsty
during the heated term are as apt to
become deranged as men who are sub
tected to extremes of heat and cold.
All owners of animals should exercise
more than usual care in looking after
their comfort while the weather is I'M
comfortably hot.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-10-08

The government chief chemist says
that ice cream is very injurious to the
youth OF the country during the heat
ed term. The next thing some scien-
tif,c iconoclast will be holding forth on
the deleteri0us nature Of the moon
light excursion germ and the dangers
al the park concert microbe. And the
youth Of the country will continue in
these germdnviting ways and Will sur
yiye. as 1t has done since romance ana
ace cream we're invented