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The new era., 1910-02-17
THE WONDERBERRY
OR SUNBERRY
Has Proved a Great success-Thou.
sands Say It's the Best Thing
They Ever Grew.

The Wonderberry or Sunberry, the
marvellous garden fruit originated by
Luther Burbank. and introduced by
John Lewis Childs. the well-known
Scotsman of Floral Park, N. Y, has
proved great success all over the
country. Thousands of people say it
is the best thing they ever grew.
Mr.. John Burroughs, the well-known
author, Naturalist and bosom-friend Of
Theodore Roosevelt, says 1t is the
most delicious pie berry he ever tasted.
and a marvellous cropper.
A Director of the New York Agricul-
tural Experiment Station says it fruits
abundantly even in pure sand. In the
Short season of Northwestern Canada
it is godsend, and fruits long after
frost has killed most garden truck.
D. S. Hall, Wichita, Kan, says thirty
people grew it there last season with
perfect satisfaction.
X. S. Enochs, Hammond, La. says
it yields $3.50 worth OF fruit per
acre with him. Mrs. ]. H. Powers,
4732 Kenwcod avenue, Chicago, raised
enough berries on a space 4x1O feet
to supply herself and friends
j. P. Swallow, Kenton. Ohio. says its
equal for all purposes does not exist.
Rev. II. B. Sheldon, Pacific Grove,
Cal, says he likes the berries served
in any and every way.
w. T. Davis. Enon, Va, says it is
true to description in every way, and
fruits in three months from seed.
Judge Morrow. of U. S. Circuit
Court, says the Wonderberry is simply
delicious raw or cooked.
Mr.. Childs exhibited one plant five
months old bearing 10,375 berries
which measured about eight quarts.
Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New
Mexico, says it stands the long. hard
droughts of that climate and fruits
abundantly all summer.
1t is certainly the most satisfactory
garden fruit and the greatest Novelty
ever introduced.
The new era., 1910-02-17
One on the Judge.

Atnewly qualified judge in one OF
the small towns of Tennessee was try
ing one of his first criminal cases. Tho
accused was an old darky who was
charged with robbing a hencoop. He
had been in court before on similar
charge and was tnen acquitted.
well. Tom" said the judge, II see
you're in trouble again."
"Yes, sah," replied the darky; tho
last time, jedge, you was my lawyer.
Where is your lawyer this timer"
asked the Judge.
II amt got no lawyer this time
answered Tom. I'm going to tell tho
truth. h."-Baltimore American.
The new era., 1910-02-17
An Exploded Theory.

do you believe there is anything
in mental SUGGESTION"
Not thing"
Don't you think it is possible II
one person keeps his mind steadily
fixed on a certain thing which he
wishes another to do that the other
will be influenced so that he will
eventually do it?"
NO, l don't believe in the theory
at ALL I've been wishing for week
that you'd pay me what you owe me
without making it necessary for me
to ask you for it."-Sunday Magazine
of the Cleveland Leader.
The new era., 1910-02-17
What the Doctor Did.

Gustave Ullyatt has a little daugh-
ter who hasn't been well recently. The
other day a physician was called to
the Ullyatt home to see her. He ex-
amined the child with the aid Of a
stethoscope. When her father came
home that evening he asked what the
doctor had said.
"Nothin'," replied the little girl.
What did he do?" asked Mr.. Ull-
yatt.
He just telephoned me all over"
was the child's reply.-Denver Post.
The new era., 1910-02-17
Robin Redbreast's Valentine

A girl and boy wandered forth into fair.
pleasant garden that looked like fairyand. al
though 1t was wintry weather.
Suddenly the girl spoke.
Il wish st. Valentine had had the snowdrop
instead of the crocus dedicated to him."
And she spoke she knelt down and raising
one of the white dropping flowers, she gazed low
ingly at its pure white petals and at the delicate
green tracery of the leaves of its inner cup.
"Ah!" said She what have you been waiting
for long?
"under the under the snow,
With ivory heads all bending low,
How many secrets must know!
The boy looked at her wonderngly.
"How can the flowers know anything?", he
asked.
Everything knows something" returned
Leila, dreamily; but the flowers dumb and
cannot tell their thoughts-only their beauty
speaks. and their fragrance breathes sweet
thoughts into ones heart that tries to put
into words. But that is almost impossible"
"Of 1t is. answered her companion.
Now. 1t is quite different with the BIRDS they
make themselves understood. They sing
songs of thanksgiving and their note of joy
mourning is easy to tell. They scold and chat
ter as the jackdaw and rook. or screech like the
owl sing serenade the nightingale. And
one of them speaks more clearly. for when
he cries cuckoo cuckoo know that the sum-
is coming No wonder st. Valentine cared
for the birds and you that they all hut-
tering out and singing joyful song in honor of
his birthday"
"Yes," said Leila, softly
The new era., 1910-02-17

With the decreasing cost OF the
comic valentines-the small boy can
now buy as many as ten for cent
there use has grown and our pubic
men and celebrities. from the presi-
dent, all down the ladder. are now
likely to be deluged each February
with more or less pertinent reminders
of the jokers' day. Germany and ia
pan have manufactured many valen-
tines, but American lithograpic
houses are gradually capturing most
of the business and there are now
several men in the United States who
devote practically their entire time to
preparing designs for comic valen
tines.
The new era., 1910-02-17

i've and fashionably gowned woman. However.
tne pulling of string changed the whole aspect
oi tne picture in that the head of the woman was
suddenly replaced by that of parrot. Later the
manufacturers of comic valentines struck what
might be termed the standard form of grotesque.
Mighty colored caricatures which has endured to
this day with only such changes have been
dictated from time to time by the edicts of
fashion in dress. etc.
The new era., 1910-02-17

Young girls appear to experience no fatigue
after it. They will not miss a single waltz, polka
or square dance, but II the pulse Of one OF these
indefatigable devotees is felt after the dance Is
finished 1t will be found in the majority OF cases
that the number OF pulsations is far in excess OF
the normal and from this 1t may be inferred that
the condition of the heart must react prejudi-
cially upon the entire organism. and 1t justhes
an apprehension of danger to delicate girls
The new era., 1910-02-17
SAYS DAD.

81 notice you ordered lots of ice cream during
the holidays.
yes like to order ice cream sent home"
"Why?"
Because it is about the only thing mother
will eat her share of. and not try to save until
next day for one OF the chdren."-Louisvills
Courier-Journal
The new era., 1910-02-17

81 am afraid, dear wife. that willis
am gone, absence will conquer love.
"Oh, never fear, dear husband; the
longer you stay away the better shall
like you"
The new era., 1910-02-17
DANGERS IN DANCING.

Dancing has been extolled as
healthful recreation; as a means OF
physical culture 1t favors the develop
ment of the muscular system and pro-
notes health and cheerfulness.
The new era., 1910-02-17
ON Valentines day each bird chooses its ma

on Valentines day each bird chooses its mate.
"Of course" answered the boy.
"And the snowdrops are nodding their heads,
as II they were keeping time to the birds song"
continued Leila Doubtless they have been
waiting to do honor to st. Valentine. They have
been lying patiently under the snow and now that
the warmer day has come they are saying. We
belong to the wreath that the flowers weave for
Valentines day"
The new era., 1910-02-17
Future Invitations.

Cogger-Howdy. old man? When
you are down my way in your automo-
bile drop in some time.
Hardwood-Oh, l travel In an aero
plane these days.
Cogger? That so? Well, drop out
some time.
The new era., 1910-02-17
Rather Expensive.

"Runnin' one o. them air ortermo-
beels do be fine sport, | reckon said
the old farmer, as he watched the own
er cranking up the engine.
Zine is the proper name for IT, an
swered the other. 1--WE paid moro
money for fines during the past year
than paid for the machine"
The new era., 1910-02-17

Just the appearance OF the almanac for the
new year was anticipated with keen interest,"
Another of these forerunners of our present-day
comic valentines was published in London dur
Ing the same period and bore the highly signih-
cant title: "Hymens Revenge Against Old Maids.
Old Bachelors. and 1mpertinent Coxcombs; or a
New Valentine Writer Being Collection of Val
entnes Humorous and Satirical, chiefly original.
written expressly for this work"
Some idea of the caustic ammunition pro-
vided by these helpers Of the composers of valen-
tines may be formed from the following speci-
men verse addressed ITO Lady Who Squints:"
Thy charming peppers must delight;
They yield a most convenient sight,
Convenient. do not deride
you either side
n One of the most novel features of the begin
NinRs of the comic valentine craze was the ap-
Aarance of tradespeople's valentine writer's con-
tanning all sorts Of verse especially designed to
amply to devotees Of the various vocations and
lines Of mercantile trade. Such reference work
made goodsized volume, for. in order to be
complete it had to embody verses for every
IMAGINABLE trade and occupation. There were
some sentimental tributes included in each vol
ume of this character. but for the most part the
contents consisted of more or less humorous
references.
for not only were gibes and appeals provided.
but there was also appended favorable and un-
favorable replies for each such advance. SO that
the recipient of one of the valentines thus de-
ascertain the proper reply. For instance. gro
Ger could address his lady love follows:
Your breath is alspce declare.
And you're neat and handy
That you're sweet think. my fair
AS plulns candy.
BE favorable. implore.
These kindly weigh;
And II you will my heart restore,
I'll treat you some tea
However. the lovelorn grocer was liable to
reply to this effect:
Your letter weighed.
truly afraid
Many pounds you're deficient In weight;
Mr. Grocer,
I'd have you know. Sir.
/, I care not q fig for treat
With the introduction of manufactured val
entines the comics kept pace with the sentimen-
tai variety Among the earliest and most inter-
estng of the humorous products of the early val
entine manufacturers were transformation pic
tbs which conveyed hidden or double mean
tn, notable example was the design which
presented at first glance the figure OF an attrac
The new era., 1910-02-17
ConsoIed.

1t was after the distribution OF
prizes at Sunday school.
well, did you get prize?" asked
Johnny's mother.
NO." answered Johnny, "but l got
horrible mention.
The new era., 1910-02-17

See. there two sitting bough whis-
pering to each other of the spring and summer
days and all that is going to happen; where they
shall live and how they shall build their nests.
And there are two flying toward them and
two more-always in pairs All! that Is because
The new era., 1910-02-17

st. Peter-Are they all in? Gabriel
Not yet. Some of the women have
gone back to take a last look in the
mirror.
The new era., 1910-02-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinne Tablets
Drungists refund money II II fails to cure. L. w
GROVES signature is on each box. 2c.
The new era., 1910-02-17
A ROYAL SPENDER

Uncle Ito Marjorie. who has mar
ried millionaire)-I really think
you'd be happier if you had married
a man who had less money.
Marjorie-He will have less after q
few years with me.
The new era., 1910-02-17

WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF
and muscles sore from cold. rheumatism or neural
gin; when you slip. strain or bruise yourself use
Isrry DARTS Pdinkiiltr. Tho homo remedy 20 years.
The new era., 1910-02-17

Few men put off until tomorrow
the meanness they can do to-day.
The new era., 1910-02-17

DR. Picrccs Pellets, small, sugnr-coated. easy e
take as CANDY regulate and invigorate stomach
liver and bowels. DO not grippe.
The new era., 1910-02-17

Some local celebrities are famous
| and some are notorious.
The new era., 1910-02-17

The average man is always paid av
erage wages.
The new era., 1910-02-17

The birds in spring
Sweet chorus sing
To good ST. Valentine.
The new era., 1910-02-17

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k III ance quite as early the llffl Iaa
E1 beautiful sentimental i N8MI##MINLSI#
varieties, but 1t ia evident i zNI sS xftI3 #E
that sarcastic souvenirs A8I Ii ~
far behind the poetic IaI66S |9#N ~
confections Of flowers and lace HI IlsSltEmN
paper in finding popular favor. Wa#XgDN|
outset the whole prn- M MMss#9 Mia ZNsSs i,
ciple of the exchange distribu- N.#MMx LA azzs
ton of comic valentines has been {k#N Z&MAMMs
different in important &H&XNM#M&M#N1@
tial from the dispatch of the EYEKzA&Mx
pretty kind" In the of the vxANHZW1wuM
artistic and sentimental tokens of N&UE10HDxMMtx
St Valentine the sender is usually 1.
willing, anxious that the s-M.~
cipient shall suspect his identity. n
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usually taken 10 keep tne origin HHZGNzZ1rzE5-
OF the oarbed SHAFT a profound se- G&0 GzaTzES6ox
-
- In the Of both O
/ valentines sentimental and the
earliest
than century ago-were preceded by valen
tines which had vogue during So gen.
era the exchange Of these valentines that
aids In the form of valentine Writers"
pirate regularly published inspiration
of young people who desired epses Just
volumes of readyprepared letters
oveorn youths of little Imagination who
valentine writer's" designed sentimental
section of the public but there prepared espe
cially for the scribbers with a of humor.
For instance there published along about the
the eighteenth THE Quizzcal Satirica
Writer" the character which well surmsed
title This alike others of its became
publication and looked forward to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
DIVORCE GRANTED.

In the case of Margaret Owens, OF
Iogansport. Ind, against Robert
Owens, the refusal OF husband to per-
nit his wife to place her cold feet IN
the middle OF his back was given as
Ground for divorce, and Judge Larry
evidently regarded it sufficient, as he
rendered judgment in favor of the
plaintiff.
The husband, who appeared in the
case. testified that his wife from the
first OF their married life presistod 10
nIacine her cold feet in the middle OF
his back, and that finally he got tired
of it and made her stop 1t. She sald
be became so touchy that he would
crawl out OF bed whenever she would
touch him with her feet. She also com
planned that the husband had not kiss
ed her in three years.
The husband answered this by saying
that three years ago, during quarrel,
bis wife informed him that hereafter
they would live together only as hired
girl and boarder," that she would get
the meals, and that no more should he
expected OF her than OF any hired girl.
He said that being a married man he
had scruples about kissing the hired
girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES.

The falI rally service Of the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School wilt be
held at $50 tomorrow morning. AT
this service all the old and many new
scholars are expected as well as ylSl-
tors. The mite-barrels for the building
fund will be opened, and plans for the
fall and winter work aiI! he given by
the superintendent.
Rev. ]. X. SEWERS subject ut the
morning service tomorrow at the sec
ond Presbyterian Church will be
watch and Pray;"at the evening SER
vice, "An Empty Soul.
The illustrated lecture on Korea
which was given last week will be re-
peated next Tuesday evening. THIS
time it will be given at the old First
PRESBYTERIAN Church on south Fairfax
street. near Wolfe street.
The Chapel Sunday School OF the
Second Presbyterian Church. whwh'iS
held in the old First church building on
south Fairfax street, near Wolfe, Will
omen for the winters work tomorrow at
. O'Clock. Mr.. p. j. Dempsey IS SUI
perintendent and Mr.. G. b. Kennedy
is assistant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
Automobile Race.

Philadelphia, Oct. S.-Over a course
made exceedingly dangerous by the
heavy rainfall of yesterday and last
night, thirty-two steel steeds started
in the third annual Paramount Park
automobile race an noon today.
Prizes valued at $4,000 are to be
awarded Mechanicians among the
winners will receive medals. The dis
lance of the race is 200 miles, to
cover which the racers must circle
the s Ito while course twenty four
times.
In sweeping down the Sweet Briar
Drive, AL Mitchell's car fractured an
axle. -.
The car turned turtle and Mitchell
and his mechanician, Scott Malott,
we're buried under it. Both were re-
moved to st. Timothy's Hospital SER
iously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08

The part OF the south that IS con-
fined to the borders Of eastern Ten
nessee extended hearty welcome yes
terday to former President Roosevelt.
He had previously been greeted at
Bristol, Va. The new nationalism was
warmly defended by Mr.. Roosevelt
in two speeches he made at Knoxville.
He alluded to that topic several times
and his hearers appeared to be in en-
tire sympathy with what he said.
Dispatches from Knoxville says Vir-
GINA did not give Mr.. Roosevelt par
ticularly warm reception during his trip
through that state but from the time
he reached Bristol, which is half IN
Tennessee, the welcome accorded him
was hearty.
At the stations where stops we're
made in Virginia there were seldom
more than 80 people. They listened
with open mouths to his talks and gen
orally forgot to applaud. The colonel
told them he felt among his own people.
southern Virginia and eastern Tennes-
see. and is understood TO be part owner
OF extensive timberlands in Cumbeland
and Sullivan counties. His brother
Elliot Roosevelt, lived in Abingdon,
and his mother lived in Roswell, Ga.
At Bristol a cordial welcome was ex-
tended the former President. The
town, divided by the main street, is
half democratic, half republican, hall
license. half no license. The reception
was bipartisan affair, with an equal
number OF republicans and democrats
upon the reception committee.
Mr.. Roosevelt was taken TO the circus
grounds, where, as LEGAL paper SAID,
The emphasized the non-partlsan oc-
casion by an Endorsement OF Congress
man Bascom Slemp."
In concluding his address, Mr.
Roosevelt tnrned to Representative
Slemp, and assured him that he was
glad to be in Bristol in response to his
invitation. He then commended MIR.
SIemp. declaring that lie stood as
straight as string while he (Roosevelt)
was in Washington as the president.
His word Of commentator for MIR.
Slemp brought forth hearty cheers
from ll,r '.,ron, in front and from those
upon uo. stand. The friends OF Mr..
Siemp we're very much gratified at the
cordial way in which Mr.. Roosevelt ex-
pressed himself about the young Con-
gresham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
DEATH OF DIR. OLHAUSEN

A telegram was received here today
from Harrisonburg announcing the
death of Doctor Frank Olhausen, a
popular young physician aud surgeo"
OF the Southern Railway, OF the harrl-
sonburg division. He was a son-ln-Iaw
Of the late Captain w. W. Payne
nephew Of Engineer VIM. A. Moore
and Mr.. L. A. Howard OF this city.
Just two years ago death visited this
bereaved family when the father, Capt.
PAYNE. passed away. DIR. Olhausen
married the eldest daughter, Miss var
gInis Mason Payne, and granddaughter,
Of the late General VIM. ii. PAYNE OF
Warrenton. DIR. Olhausen was we'll well,
known to many AlexandrianS who Will
regret TO learn OF his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08

South Bend, Ind, Oct Slower
cultivation would become m.r than a
popular fad If all amateur hon'i,lturlsts
had the good fortune OF Mrs Edward
Casey. Mrs Casey was making flower
bed in her yard yesterday when she
uncovered an earth-incrusted but per-
fectly good $40 gold piece. Thus
stimulated. she began digging with her
spade and newly acquired avldity, and
in few minutes had exposed a rusty
old can bullying apart with gold pieces
amounting to 81, 145. Some bore the
date of 1885, but most Of them we're
coined in 1880.
The farm was formally occupied by
Henry Casey, father Of Mrs. Casey's
husband who died about twenty years
ago. 1t is thought that he buried the
gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
Personal.

Miss l.. E. Armstrong Is in Able
vile, S. c., where she will spend Tie
winter. -. Lre
Mr.. W. F. Risdo and family nave
removed to WASHINGTON where tney
will make there futut home.
Capt. T. W. spindle, division com com
mander of the United Sons OF Con
federate Veterans, has announcer 'ne
annointment Of sponsors and MAIDS OF
honor for the reunion, among WHOM
is Miss Lisa D. Anderson ofthiS Guy loi
the Eighth district. =, u..,o
Mrs George S. French with her niue
daughter is visiting friends in Hender-
son, N. G. - L..o
Mr. and Mrs. John r. Duncan have
;ssued invitations to the wedding OF
their daughter, Miss Lorelle, TO Mr.
Douglass Monkey Low, rat Culpeper,
October 9th. at 7.30 O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, OF Statesvllle,
N. c., have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Clara
Edith, to Mr.. Leroy Pope, on October
eleventh.
Mr.. ]. r. Cation has returned from
New York where he has been on legal
business. He says that while in that
city he talked to many republicans who
with one accord told him that they
would next month vote the democratic
ticket as a rebuke to Mr.. Roosevelt
who. they said, is acting as though ne
wished to become dictator.
Rev. w. J. Morton is spending few
days at Harrisonburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Jaffa, OF New
York. are visiting Mr.. NJ. Jaffa in this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
FOOTBALL.

The prospects for good iootoa'l
team in this city are particularly bright
inst At present. The Cardinals, former
~ the 4. A. C's, open the season this
afternoon on the north Alfred street
grounds with the Raylew eleven OF
Washington; the locals expect an easy
victory. and will give several candidates
a try-out for the different positions.
This game will not only SHOW tne
strength Of the Cardinals for 1910. hut
will afford the spectators an oppor
unity TO criticisc the new rules.
II is unfortunate from an athletic
standpoint that Alexandria has no en-
closed park in which these contests
could be held aud an admission lee
charged; as it is indeed difficult
matter to raise funds to properly equip
and maintain teams.
The officers Of the football team are
now seeking contribution TO uniform
the squad. and if the boys
give you as good an article OF tins
great game as they did last year, you'll
not regret assisting them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-08
DEATH OF MRS. MCDANIEL.

Mrs. Sallie Yates Mcdaniel, widow
Of Calvin $. Mcdaniel, died at her res
idence. HOS King street, at $3.50 o CLOCK
last night. The deceased was II years
old. She was a native of Fredericksburg
and daughter OF John B. and Eliza
beth Yates. Mrs. Mcdaniel became a
teacher in the public schools OF this
city soon after their institution and for
a long time was principal Of Lee school.
She was popular with all who knew
her, especially the younger generation
whose education she conducted IN Pea
BODY building in by-gone years.