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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

Miss Winifred Mears, a California
girl, well known in San Francisco and
Washington society, is the originator
of the idea to have the batrleshlp Ore
gon, known the world over as the
'bulldog" Of the navy, lead the COM
bined fleet Of the nations through the
Panama canal on it's completion in
1915.
Congressman Foss, chairman of the
house committee on naval affairs. has
publicly and officially approved her
plan. Miss Mears has sent petitions
all over the United States in behalf OF
the Oregon, and these are being Sign
ed by leading officials and professional
and business men Of the country ana
are being forwarded to Washington.
Some time ago the secretary of the
navy stated that If the people desired
this honor for the Oregon he would
have no objection to it. The Oregon
was placed in commission recently
after having been out of commission
five years 1t is understood that the
placing Of the great ship of war III
commission was due to the efforts OF
CONGRESSMAN Kahn Of California.
In her petition Miss Mears states:
"Other sea fighters may be of more
ponderous proportions; others may
loom with more impressive outline on
human vision; others may have
longer roll call In their complement OF
men and an armament Of weightler
and more numerous guns. But OF all
the iships that ever sailed the sea, or
an rthe fighting machines that ever
cleared for action, not one in all his
tory has a record as sailer or lighter
that equals that Of the good ship Ore
gon.
Nothing would so emphasize the
completion OF the Panama canal as the
u. s. S. Oregon leading the navies OF
the world on this occasion, as she
would symEo!ize ut once the militancy
Of the United States in naval creation
and her skill in canal building"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
HalIoween Cana,

Place wedding ring in a platter OF
-four. Let each one take his turn cut.
ting with knife. The one finding
the ring will have fortune.
Hang q horseshoe in a doorway and
give each guest chance to throw an
apple through It from a certain dis
lance. All who succeed will be lucky
all year.
Hide n ring, a thimble and a coin
in the room. All must hunt for them.
The one finding the ring will be mar
ried. the one finding the thimble will
be single, and the one finding the coin
will be rich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
Blue Devils.

When you find yourself in the pos
session of sundry blue devils, proceed
to out-devil them. If they would have
YOU 90 mile 60 two miles. Put your
will into it and see how blue you can
be. pretend" you are bluer blooded
aristocrat than any Of those that have
come to visit. Be polite to them and
let them entertain you. Do anything
they bid you do. Sit down and mourn
and wall to their hearts content. Be-
rate everything and everybody. Just
try it. Blue devils are such contrary
imps that they never stay long where
they are we'll treated Their good mis-
sion is to torment. A hearty welcome
sends them fying.-Elizabeth Towne
IN Nautilus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
Cap Tag.

This game is doubtless an evolution
of the old trick which boys have OF
taking a cap from the head Of some
youngster and throwing it from one
to another, thus preventing the owner
from recovering it.. The game of cap
tag is practically the same scheme,
with couple Of rules to govern it..
One boy is chosen TO be cit" and q
cap held in the hand Of another boy
designates the one whom he is eX-
pected to chase and tag. If the boy
who has the cap in hand is in danger
of being tagged he may pass it to some
other boy, who then becomes the one
to be chased. When Il boy is tagged
with the cap in hand he becomes lit"
or if he drops it on the ground he IS
ut" all the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

ers.
Following are the answers:
l. Amazon: crosses northern part OF
South America.
.. Volga; eastern part of Russia.
3. Gangcs; northeastern part British
India.
4. Genesee; crosses western part OF
New York.
5. Ural; separates Europe and Asia
g. Indus; western part Of British
India.
Z. Loire; central part of France.
S. Severn; central part of Canada.
9. Pc; northern part of Italy.
10. Plata; eastern part Of South
America
II. Missouri; crosses northwestern
and central parts of United States.
- Cumberland; crosses kentucky
and Tennessee.
u. Lena; northern part of Siberia.
IA. Ohio; eastern part United States.
Is. Rhone; eastern part Of France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
NssEhina Linuerie Waists.

Wash as usual, but do not starch.
When dry dip in horaX water, using
one tablespoonful Of boraS to one quart
OF warm water Wiring out and fold in
towel for few hours. Then iron
dry. The waists will not get musSec
paarly as soon rs when starcheu, ana
they are much easier TO iron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
THE ACID QUESTION.

4 Dut:hman and n German were IN.
able to decide whether it was sour krc Ut
or seaur krout so they left it to an Irish,
man who said it was neither but told
them to go to John II. MAYORS stan
No. 50. i'm the market and get some
home made Krout and they would find
out the difference between home made
krout and picked cabbage for picklod
cabbage is not sour krout.
octl92
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
HELP WANTED

T3TANTED-W A G ON y f L V + RS
w Steady work, when weather per
mits, for good men who can bangle al
brick. Wages $3.50 per days work ior
men who work every day. Sl:25 per
davis work for men who work: when the
spirit,moves them-will be discharged
when men can be obtained who WofK
regular. NEW WASHINGTON BRlCh
CO., Alexandria, Va. ,a',r ilsept23 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
raanitoaa's Fish Industry.

Fish from Lake Winnipeg are now
sent down south as far as Maryland.
Most of them are not white fish, but
cheaper grades. The fishing industry
of Manitoba is now second only to
wheat as a. commercial asset
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

TOR RENT.-Fine STORE ROOM at
+ No. 3l9 King street, between Royai
and Fairfax streets. Excellent locatlon
for business OF any kind. Immedla1e
possession. Inquire Of JOHN d. MN
MOVIE, corner King and Royal streets
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

NTOTICE.-The annual meeting of the
IN stockholders of the ALEX ANpRIA
WATER COMP ANY will be held at ~
o'clock a. ~, on MONDAY, November
o , I'd GEORGE UHLER, Sec'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

EORSALE.-SlO5O.Oo, buys IA acre Of
L ground in northeastern section Oh
city. Excellent location for Wood ana
coal yard, railroad facilities eas.ly nc,
ouircd. Address L. f. FLEMING, Ill
south Pitt street.
Oct2O st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
CIassifiedA Ads
SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE,

NOTICE TO STATE TAXPAYERS
In lam now prepared to receive the
state taxes for the year 1911. The atten-
ton Of taxpayers is respectfully called
to the importance on paying the same
prior to December /, 1911, as on that date
apenaItyof five per cent will be added to
ali unpaid bills, and their collection en-
forced as required by law.
THOMAS w. ROBINSON,
octI1 cod I'd City treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
Supreme Quality.

All our life is in thinking. Accord
ing to the quality OF our thought Is the
quality of our be;ng.-J. Brierley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
Mans Vanity,

No matter If a man Isn't any more
forceful than a glass x Ice water, he
likes to have a woman refer to him as
q big, strong man--Atchison Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

EOR RENT.-One. first floor, HOUSE
T. KEEPING APARTMENTS; FURNISH
ed. 2l2 north Washington street.
Oct20 3ta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

Among the most curious of the South
American native boats is the "balsa'
of Peru. This boat is made entirely OF
reeds and straw and has a curiously
shaped bow and stern. The sail is OF
straw, and q long pole is used to steer
and to help push the boat along.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-MOSLER SAFE in per
Il feet condition. Inside measure
ment lTx22 inches. Inquire at Gazette
Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

Serious Problem.
Nothing is more difficult than for
woman to decide when to begin her
ehtrti6th year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
FOR RENT

TOR RENT.--Six room bay:.windoW
+ HOUSE. 500 north Alfred street,
50 and water rent. Apply at COB queen
street octlo d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

DRESSER WANTED Steady work,
L good pay, call at once. 12' souLh
Fairfax street, Alexandria, va.
octl7 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

nor SALE PARLOR iSU1T, Fur
T. niture, Parlor Carpet. Bed Room
Carpet, Antique Side Board, Double
Bed and other furniture. Call at once:
III south Fairfax street.
ocC20 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

WANTED. = DRIVER for grocery
w wagon. Good references. Apply
+. C. PULLIN, Queen and. Royal streets
oct20 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

suggest folds of fabric swatling the
figure Above the tuuic is little
bodice Of red chiffon showing the new
double sleeve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20
Rubber Trees Yield of Sap.

Tapped eight feet from the ground,
a rubber tree Is inches In diameter
yields three piass Of sap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-20

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The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
UNIVERSITIES EpPY GRAMS

All der world loves a lover but dey vas glad ven he marries der girl.
 Ven dooty calls some mems dey have nuddings but bobtailed flush.
 Any fool can lay plan but to hatch dem out it takes patience like a hen.
 Some peoples dot save up deir money for a rainy day decision after vile dot foggy vedder is a goot enough excoos to spend it.
 Der man dot looks before he marriages and overlooks after he marriages always looks der hap piest.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24

j.. C. Simmons, the up to date house, sign and carriage painter, paper hanger and decorator. Shop south of Dr. Miller's office. If.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
SWAY DOWN SOUTH IN THE LAND
 or COTToN.-

The South may well lay claim to the title, Land of Cotton There nearly fourteen million bales of cotton are pro duced each year, out of total world crop of twenty million bales.
 The production of cotton oil shows up even more favorahly.
 The choicest cotton oil goes into the manufacture of Cottolene, which has won favor not only on it's merits as a frying and shortening medium, but be- cause of it's purity and wholesomeness.
 Cottolene is as wholesome and gen. ,ane as the r-famed hospitality of the Sunny South."
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
Notice of Teachers Examination

The regular quarterly examiDa- ton for teachers certificates will be held in my office, in the Bab- bitt block, Flagstaff, Arizona, on Monday and Tuesday, March 6 and :, 1911.
 There will be two sessions each day, from 8.3o a. m. to r2 m, and from P. m. to 4 p. m.
 J. E. IoNEs, County School Superintendent
 of Coconino Co.,, Ariz. fz4.mr.3
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
Woman Suffrage Press Bureau
lEal,ea hy Franees wIllara Mnnd.l

me NaiSer prlle, tue most coveted distinction at Berlin uni- versity, has just been won, for the first time, by woman.
 Thirty-hve women town coun- cillers were recently elected in Sweden, seventeen of them being school teachers.
 The chapel of the new cathe- dral in Liverpool is to be adorned by magnificent scheme of stained glass windows commemorating the noble deeds of good women.
 The Australian senate recently cabled to MT. Asuuith, pointing out to him the desirability of con ferring the franchise upon women.
 Word comes from the state of Washington that man tried be- fore jury of women, on the charge of swearing, was fined one dollar and costs.
 A bill asking for woman suffrage has been presented to the Wis consin state legislature.
 The city of Barcelona, Spain, is to have in it's police service one hundred women, whose principal mission will be to aid in stamping out anarchy.
 Miss Lucy Davis has been ap- pointed private secretary to Gov. Patterson of Tennessee. Miss Davis succeeds a man who re- signed the secretaryship to become chief clerk of the state senate.
 Mrs. Lafferty, one of the four women members of the legislature of Colorado, made the nomination speech which resulted in the cleo ton of Representative George McLachlan of Denver as speaker. She also named the temporary chief clerk and introduced resolu- ton number one, informing the senate and the governor that the house was in session.
 Following the rejection of Mad anne Curie by the French Academy of Science, on the ground that women could not be admitted, agi- tation has sprung up for the gov ernment to found an academy for women, and it is quite generally believed that this movement will succeed.
 A new element is to be injected into the political situation of Colo rado. A club composed of promi- nent young society girls has been formed for the purpose of study ing the science of government, that they may learn how to cast their ballots intelligently and re- flute the unjust attacks of equal suffrage in their state.
 Roger Sherman Hoar, recently elected to the state senate of Mas sachusetts, says: q am mili- tant suffragist; I think women should be made to vote, whether they want to or not, because it will make the interest in politics stronger and decrease the oppor- tunities for corruption.
 Competition has sprung up among the New York college girls as to which one will succeed in raising the largest amount for the Susan B. Anthony fund.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
Sight Too Valuable

To be neglected. Sutherland S
 Eagle Eye Salve will cure any case of sore eyes, granulated lids, i, opthalmia or any inilamed condi- tion of the eyes. Painless and
 harmless. 25c a tuhe at all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
County School Superinten den

f24-nir3
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
A Beautiful Woman

Must have beautiful skin. Dr. Bells Antiseptic Salve removes pimples, blackheads, chaps and roughness, leaving the skin smooth Try it on our guarantee.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
CHURCH OF TIE NATIVITY

Rev Cypricn Vabre Pastor From the first Sunday of May till the first Sunday Of october. Masses on Sunday are celebrated at 3D and 10 o'clock a. m. Rosary and BcnedctioH Of the Blessed Sacrament at 730 p m.
 During the other months Masses are at and lO30 a. m and the atterooon services are at4.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
scnool of Int NArMlIY

This school Is conducted In connection with the Catholic Church Of Flagstaf by the Sisters of Loretto under the supervision of inc Pastor of the Parish, Sister Lula Superior in charge. The curriculum of studies comprises all the branches that pertain to complete Grammar Course Music. both vocal and instrumental, Is taught by the Sisters.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
CHURCH DIRECTORY
mfInoD,sr EPISCOPAL cnuRcH

Services every sunday, as follows: Sunday School, 10 a. m Pub ic Worship Il n m Junior League, p. m. Epworth League 5:l5 D. n. Evening Worship, ?. m You are cordially invited to worship with us Strangers a'ways welcome
 CLYDE ?. METCALF, Pastor PROF. O. H RICHARDSON. $, $. Supt.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sabbath School g:45 a, m, Morning Worship iI:OO a. m Christian Endoavor T:i5 D. m. Evening Worship $500 p. m. Mid week prayer Wednesday evening at s:00 o'clock
 II A, CLARK, Pastor DIR R. H II, RLOME, s, S Supt
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
ADVENTIST CHURCH

Sabbath School Service at ? ?. m. Bible Study at g. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 80 Bible study Sunday evening at o'clock. All are welcome to attend these services.
The Coconino sun., 1911-02-24
The Keokuk Concert Good

The keokuk Concert Company, through the kindness ol the Santa Fe railway company, gave one of their splendid free entertainments at the Emerson school hall Thurs day evening, February I6, to q crowded house. The personnel was as follows: Doris Stanwood, vocalist; Helen Stanwood, plan ist; Edna Mcdonald, violinist; Edith Wordcn, impersonator; Oli- via Strickler, whistler and mana ger. The Iowans are all special ists in their different lines and made good, as was evidenced by the warm reception given each one during the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
Lost One Bride
  But Gets Another

After he had the fiddlers engag- ed, the invitations issued and had fixed it up with friends to throw old shoes at the departing hack, Michael Igel of 154 Hallett street learned that the girl of his dreams refused to meander down the isle with him. This is a pretty kettle of fish," said Mf- chael to few friends who had gath cred to play auction pinochIe.
 Well it puts you in bad with us" announced the friends. Here we've gone and hired open face suits and plug hats and bought couple of Mor- ris chairs to slip you for present. and then you say there ain't going to be no wedding. What kind Of busi- ness is that?"
 This put the rollers under Michael for few minutes. He had visited the town clerks office and secured a marriage licnse for himself and Annfe Falat of 84 Hallam street and 1t was a great shock when he learned that Annie refused to two step through life with him. This morning he again appeared before Town Clerk Thomas and secured a license to wed Helen Kelpcar of Pembroke street. Father than disapopint my friends I got an- other girl and the wedding will go on at the regular time," he explained So tomorrow the fiddlers will play, the happy throng will dance and the oll shoes will salute the welded pair. And as a parting blow it is said ti1ae Miss Falat will be married to another fellow on Sept. 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
BENNETTO-H0YT
Well-Known Stratford Man Claims Charming Bride
 In Danbury.
sneciaI to the Farmer. !


 Danbury, Sept. 2.-Before a large gathering of relatives and friends as- sembIed in the parlors of the brides parents home, 50 Franklin St., Miss Annie Isabelle Hoyt, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George B. Hoyt and MT. Frederic Bennetto of Stratford were united in marriage.
 The bride was attended by Mrs. William H. Hoyt of Danbury, matron of honor, and four bridesmaids, the Misses Grace Helen .Sarles and Jessie May Roe, both of New York, and Su- san Elizabeth Bennetto of Stratford and Julia Banks Hoyt of Danbury. Little Barbara Elizabeth Martin was the flower girl. Edward Bennetto, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man.
 Rev. George w Davenport, pastor of St. James Episcopal church, Dan bury. officiated. Miss Myra A. Koo- ertson of Danbury played the wedding march, messaline, with pearl venice lace heavily embroidered. and the veil was caught with pearls and lilies or the valley. The bridesmaids gowns were of pink messaline satin draped with blue marQuisette and trimmed With silver lace. The matron Of honor wore a gown of white princess lace over white satin.
 After a wedding luncheon the cou- ple left for an extended honeymoon. Returning they will reside in Strat- ford, where they will be at home after Oct, 15 Many guests attended from Bridgeport and Stratford.
 MT. Bennetto who has resided in Stratford, is an executive of the s. N. B. Telephone Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
STREETS NAMED
 ALIKE CAUSE MUCH CONFUSION
Supt. Breckbill Appeals to Common Council to Make Necessary Changes in No menclature.

Bridgeport is growing so rapidly, bringing about the opening Of many new streets, that it would seem that there is a scarcity of names for the new streets, as many of the new roads are taking oyer the names of other Gty fhorougf1fares This brings about considerable confusion, espec- ially in the post office department, where oftentimes the delivery depart ment is disrupted.
 Having put up with the condition for many years, the postal officials, through FredsyJ. Breckbill, superln- tendent of mails, has asked the com mon council to change all names or streets where there are doubles. The request has been made to the streets and sidewalks committee who will ask the common council at its next meeting to name, Monday, September Is as the day for the hearing on the changes.
 Supt. Breckbill names only a few instances in the city where there is a similarity of names. He states that ths8fe are'threeP Clark avenues cover ed by routes 8, 49 and 70; two Hub bell streets, routes and 53; two Will low streets, routes 32 and 70; and two Hillside avenues, routes 30 and 39..
 The hearing is called so as to al- lou.zthe residents of these streets chance to be heard. They may have some suggestion to offer why the street names should not be changed, or may offer some new suggestions.
 While the aldermen are at it, they might make a sweeping change which would affect streets named alike throughout the whole city. Take for instance the name Park" There cannot but be confusion to strangers over this thorough fare, when there is a Park avenue, Park street, Park Place and Park Terrace. It would be we'll to change three of these names Courts, lanes and extensions generally take the name from the street off which they lead, often caus- ing confusion. They should also be changed.
 A glance through the city directory finds that there is an Arlington street and an Arlington avenue: a Beardsley street a Beardsley lane, Beardsley Park and Beardsley Park terrace; a Beechmont avenue and Beechwood avenue; a Buckingham avenue and Buckingham street; Courtland street and Courtland avenue; a Hope street and Hope avenue; and many more streets named since the start of the year, some of which no doubt are the same as other streets of the city. If the aldermen are to make a change of a few, let them be con- fsistent and change all, avoiding all confusion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
W. C. Porter And
 Wife Ask $2,000
Local Couple Received No Pay for Services to Late
 Elizabeth McCabe.

Declaring that they had been un- able to recover pay for services, which covered a. period of six years, William c. Porter and Hattie A. Porter of this city have brought suit against Her. bert M. Leroux of Norwich, executor on the estate of Elizabeth McCabe. The plaintiffs ask $2,OOO damages. Mrs. Porter claims she was engaged by Mrs. McCabe who agreed to pay her a reasonable amount for her ser vices as a servant. The amount was not paid, it is said, before Mrs. Nc Cabe died.
 When the estate was being settled, the plaintiffs put in a bill for $1,8OO which was disallowed by the executor. Mrs. Porter says her services extended from January 1, 1905, to January 1, 1911, and were reasonably worth $25 a month The action is returnable to the Superior court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-02
OBITUARY

Many sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral services this af- ternoon over the remains of Capt. John w. Brittin at his late home, 40 Ellsworth street, Black Rock, at 2:30 o'clock. AS the deceased for many years was a. deacon of the First Bap- tist church, many of the members of that congregation attended the ser vices which were in charge of Rev. George W Nicholson, former pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. John M. Brown, the present pastor. Dur ing the services Mrs. Olaf Gates and Miss Elizabeth Spencer, members of the church choir, rendered Jesus, Lover of My SouP', Love Divine, All Love Excelling", and T Would Live Away" The honorary bearers were the remaining deacons of the church, Marshall E. Morris, William J. Grip pin, George c. Noble, William J. Platt and Louis A. Skinner. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery