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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
DIES HER FIRST DANCE.

Because of her 45 years of cheer,
less spinsterhood, Margaret Reynolds
hsd looked forward with pleasurable
anticipation to Saturday nights mask
ed bail OF the Alhambra Club, at
York, where she could forget her loneli
ness and be sure Of getting plenty OF
dances with young men.
In the first dance after Waiting
about the room once she collapsed
and slid to the floor. Men in the
hall picked her up and carried her
into one OF the retiring rooms, be-
l;eyine she had tainted. A young
woman, dressed il harlequin's cos
tune, sud another masked as Carmen,
ninistered to her, while doctor vas
summoned. 1t required hutsa mo-
nentary examination for the doctor
to dstefrnine that the ;spitster vas
dead. The rigid body was oaTried
from the hall, while the band blared
l!ts loudest, and hundreds OF dancers
swept around the hail, all unconscious
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
In hsd For Forty Years.

Boston, March 20.-Never was there
a stranger vow taken than the one
which for forty years-since he was
thirty. y.one-has kept Joseph Plummer,
ar Milton, n. H., confined to his bed.
Mr.. Plummer is now in serious con-
dition, and cannot live. A paternal
decree, forbidding him to marry the
girl OF his choice, blighted his life, and,
heartbroken, he forswore the world and
vowed to pass his life in bed.
The girl he loved is dead. There
are many stories about her. Some
say she pinned away for love Of him
others that she forgot him and Was
married. But from the windows Of
the room he occupies in the old home
stead, Joseph may see the house she
was born ip, fast crumbling in de-
Gay.
Two bachelor brothers, Ephrain
and Samuel, occupy the homestead
with him and care for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20

Do you know OF all the minor all
meuts colds are by far the most dan
gerous? 1t is not the cold itself that
you need to fear. but the serious
diseases than it often leads to. Most
OF these are known as germ diseases.
Pneumonia aud consumption are
among them. Why not take Cham
berlain'> Cough Remedy and cure
your cold while you can? For sale
by w. F. Creighton and Richard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
Entered atthe Postomce Of Alexandra,

rEutered atthe Postofhce Of Alexandra,
Virginia, as second-class matter.
$3.50: months, s1.25: month, 43 cents
/ week, 10 cents.
Tri-Weekly-1 year, $500: 6 months
sI.5O: 3 months, 75 cents; month, p
cents.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed
TO exceed their space unless the excess
is paid for at transient rates, and under
no circumstances will they be alloweu
to advertise other than their leelti,,
mate business in the space contractea
for.
Resolutions In memoriam, Of thanks,
tributes of respect, resolutions adopted
by societies or persons unless Of pubic
concern, will be printed in the paper
as advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
STEAMERS
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Co.

Every day in the year for Fort Mon
ros. Norfolk, Newport News and points
so .th, via superb, powerful steel palace
strtmerS.
.eave Washington, .45 p. m.
{ cave Alexandria 100 p. m.
Arrive Ft. Monroes 7.0Oa. IN.
Arrive Norfolk 500 a. III.
Earriye Portsmouth 800 a. ~.
.eave Portsmouth 500 p. m.
cave Forfolk GOO p. m
Leave Ft. Monroe 100 p. IN.
9Arrive Alexandria 6.30 q. 10.
roArriYe Washington TOO 4. IN.
Through connections made at NoriolR or,
with steamers of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for. New YORK ana l1
MSrchants' and Miners Steamships iof
Boston. o,a., O. NJ yp
Bond Building. Washington. u. y
Phone Main 1920. ozeo
Seventh street wharf. Phone Nam 500
aieTandria wharf foot OF PRINCE street.
no. ". II. CALLAHAN,
,,pr General Passenger Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
Terms of sale:

One-third of the purchase money 70 be
paid in cash, ope-third on credit OF one
wear, and the residue on credit OF two
years from the day of sale; the credit n
stallnents to be evidenced by the BONDS
of the purchaser bearing interest RON
the day of sale; the title 70 the farm 70 pc
retained until the further to order o. toe
court. HUBERT SNOWDEN,
mari Special Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
Summer Homes Folder, Season 1911

It is suggested that any of our readers
who desire to entertain boarders for the
ensuing summer furnish Mr.. 1. s.
Brown, General Agent, Southern, Rail.
way, To5 Fifteenth street northwest,
Washington, D. c., immediate informa-
tion as to name OF. resort, postoface ad-
dress al or near what station, what dis
tauce from station, conveyance from
station to house, number guests, terms
by day week aud month.
We ali would be pleased to see the
country full Of boarders next summer
and would be glad if this notice will in
duce increased numbers Of persons who
will accommodate them FOR the coming
summer season:
This information should reach Mr..
Brown not later than February ls.. 1911.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
Kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
in loips, side, back and bladder? Have
Tou a fiabby appearance Of the face and
under the eyes? A frequent desire to
pass urine? IF so, Williams Kidney
Pills viii cure you-Druggtsts, prlce soc.
Williams Mfg Co., Props, Cleveland,
o. For sale, wholesale and retail, by E.
s, Leadpeater & Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
PROPOSALS.

Otace OF Constructing Quartermaster
Fort Washington, Md, February l3'
lall. Sealed proposals, in tripiicate'
will be received here until !: 30 p. m.
Mach 20, lell and then opened, !or the
construction OF an S.inch Sewer outet
aud Iron Ou,fail at Fort Washington.
Md Information furnished on applica-
ton. Envelopes containing proposals
should be Endorsed Proposals ior Sewer
Outlet" and addressed to Captain r. Il.
c. kELToN, Constructing uattermaster.
fepl5, ,l6, IL, ,ls, ,marl!,iS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20

If you have trouble in getting rid OF
your cold you may know that you are
not treating it properly. There is no
reason Why cold should hang on for
weeks and it will not If you take Cham
ber]ain's Cough Remedy. For sale by
". +. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
A MISSISSIPPI
ENTHUSIAST
Mrs. Lena Gresham, of Clinton,
Miss, Has a Few Facts to
Tell Our Readers About
Cardui.

Clinton. Miss.-"Thanks TO Cardm,
writes Mrs. Lena Gresham, OF this place.
81 have been greatly relieved"
81 suffered for three years from female
inflammation, and had taken meoicine
from four different physicians withou!
much benefit.
al have received more benefit from
seven bottles OF Cardui. than from all the
physicians"
lust try Cardui. That's all we ask.
II speaks for itself. 1t has helped so
many thousands, it must be able 10
help you.
Trying Cardui won't hurt YOU. 1t is
safe, harmless. gentle in action, and
purely vegetable.
you are weak, tired, down and out,
try Cardui.
II YOU are sick, miserable, and suffer
from womanIy pains. like headache,
backache, dragging feelings; pans In
side, arms, legs, etc.-try Cardui.
1t is the medicine for all women.
It's the tonic for you.
N B-Write TO: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chstts,;
pooga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga, !enn.. lor Specai
Instructions, and 6i-page book. Home Ireatmed3
ior Women, sent II clain wrapper. on request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
Maryland Delaware and Vir-
Qinia Railway Company.

SPRING SCHEDULE.
staomers ot this line leave Alexandra
on aud after May Is, 1910,
Ey.rv MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY at i:20 p. m.
NOR BALTIMORE AND ALL Tile
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments une1celisu,
Freight for Baltimore, PhiladelPniaa "a
and New York solicited and handled
with care, Through rates and bhis OF
ladiug issued. 90 -. o,,nd
Siugle fare to Baltimore. sIU rSanu Si ~
trip. $3.50; staterooms, one way ~"
HfARDON & GRIMES. Agents.
Foot Of Cameron street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
FATHER AND MOTHER DEAD.

Thomas Fitzgibbon. ST., and bis
wife. Nora, we're found dead in their
home at Ansonia, Conn. late yesterday
with their skulls crushed in with an
axe and the house on fire. Their son
Thomas, jr, is under arrest, charged
With the murder, though, according
to the story told by him to the police,
his father killed his mother and he in
turn killed his father.
The son has two slight scalp wounds,
which, he said, he received in the
struggle With his father, but the
medical examiner thinks the wounds
we're self.in hicted.
A neighbor, attracted by smoke
issuing from the windows Of the Fitz-
gibbon home, discovered The tragedy.
According TO the story told the
police by the son, who was released
from the State Asylum for the Insane
year ago, his father and mother
frequently quarreled and yesterday
during fight the father seized an axe
and struck Mrs. Fizgibbon on the
head.
The son said be interterred, took the
axe from his father, and struck him
with it, crushing his skull. The FIRE,
he declared, was started by lamp
which his father had thrown at his
mother before attacking her. The
elder Fitzgihbon's body was partially
burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 19ii,

at - o'clock NJ. that valuable farm known
as "Benvenue," Of which the late David
Meade died seized; situated east Of and
adjacent to the village of White Post.
Clarke county, Virginia, aud containing
about two hundred and fifty, acres, the
eract area to be ascertained by survey.
This is one of the most valuabie aud
productive farms in the beautiful section
Of the Shenandoah Valley in which IT
lies-is about 10 mile distant from sta
tion on the Norfolk and Western hail-
WoT embraces an abundant area o! Tim
her for all farm purposes, is under good
fencing, has on it small and exceedings
II valuable orchard Of apple trees, and is
improved by commodious brick rest
dence we'll situated, and by ali necessary
outbuildings. This sale offers rare3 or
portunity to secure beautiful and at
ractiys home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
Your Chance
70 Own a Fine Home

We are authorized to sell one of Alex
andria's finest residential properties at an
exceptionally low price; well built two
story brick dwelling with six rooms and
all modern improvements in the best of
residential sections. Lot has frontage
of SIS feet. Price only $4,000.
This is rare opportunity for you. For
further information apply TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
ALEXANDRIA Gazefts.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLT AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 and Sl2
PRINCE STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20

Mrs Edith Melbcr, convicted Of kill
ing her own child, was taken from
Albany to Auburn prison on Saturday
to begin her sentence of not less than
tHnntv Nears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
George. {. Price { ]. F. Cook
DEA ALERS IN
FRESH g S.ALTED FISH

Are receiving Fish daily from the shores
Of the Potomac and will supply custom
ers IL any quantities to suit, either fresh
or salted by experienced packers. Couu-
try orders solicited and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Terms: c. 0. D., or best references.
stan No. 2, Royal street entrance: Stall
NO l, FatriaX street entrance to the city
Market. and Fish House front of Corpo-
ration Fish Wharf Bell phone 32LI
Fish delivered up to p. m. daily.
mario I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20

UNITED STATES court house and post
office, Alexandria, Va, March j., 1911.
Sealed proposals will be received At
this building until : O'Clock p. m
April II, 1911, ior furnishing fuc1, ligh1s
water, ice, Iniscellapeous supplies,
washing towels, hauling ashes, and
sprinkling streets forthis building dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912
or such portion OF the year Is may he
deemed advisable. The right to reject
any and all bids is reserved by The
Treasury Department. Geo. A. Now
land, Acting Custodian.
marlCla1 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20
PUBLIC SALE
OF A VALUABLE FARM Situated
NEAR WHITE POST, CLARKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA,

HV virtue of a decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Clarke county, Virginia, pro-
no,inced on the 25th day Of November,
1903, in chancery cause therein pending
Of Arthur Snowden, complainants, vs..
Hubert Snowden ct ais, defendants, the
undersigned special commissioners Will
offer for sale at public auction In front OF
the residence on the premises to be
sold on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20

JoSQUILs AND VIoLETs FRESH
DAILY.
THE KRAMER FLORAL CO.,
feblG thfs-iw So King Street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-20

Hundreds of pairs of Roller Skates to be given
away this week FREE with every SOC can of the ia
NOUS & Baking Powder. Money refunded if the
Baking Powder is not found satisfactory.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29

don't want to begin it wrong vet I oont know the right
 T don't believe much in saving lnlhgs' the young farmer remarked: my policy is to do them. And now are you going to stay here in this lonely place much longer? It is showing and it is late
 suppose I ought to go" she sad doubtfully, but it is so lovely here in the silence"
 Look here" he said suddenly aont you keep your tea things in that little cupboard? I have got to go 10 town, and when I come back I'll bring something for little sup per and We can watch the old year out Then I'll take you home in the sleigh"
 How good of you.n She held out her hand to him. You haven't bothered me with advice. and you are doing something to make me com Iortable. That is just like you. Jack Norton"
 He blushed little, this big kindly man, who looked upon the little
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
JUDGE RORABACK
 HITS RAILROAD
Says Motorman Should Have Protection of Right Appliances,
GIVES VERDICT OF St3,669
Damages Reduced from s4.ooo to S1,50o In Sander Suit of William Hassest Against John w.
 Carroll, Priest.
Especial Hartford Correspondence.)

Special Hartford spondence.)
 Hartford.-The supreme court of CT TOTS at Bridgeport handed down twen- ty-three decisions in which error was found in ten. The two decisions by Justice Roraback upholding the S1S,' o6935 verdict against the Conn. Com- panies for injuries 10 James J. Mur- Jhy at White Oak, and the S4,0o0 yer jet in favor of Motorman Delinks of Waterbury are noteworthy. The Hart ord board of health comes out ahead in the suit over the maternity hospital on Collins street. A synopsis of the decisions follows:
 James j. Murphy against the Con- nectieut Company and New York. New Haven X Hartford Railroad. Action for negligent collision between two trolley cars between New Britain and Plainville, October II, 1910. Judge Burpee and jury gave plaintiff sl3,- 669.35. No error. The judge was justified in giving sanction to the plaintiffs claims as to the injuries to his left eye, which the defendants claimed were conjectural Opinion by Justice Rorabaek.
 Martin F. Adleman against Hart ford Board of Health. Mandamus to compel the board to issue a license to keep a maternity hospital at No. 86 Collins street Judge Williams gave judgment for the defesdants. No error. The board has discretion ary power. Opinion by Justice Thay- CT.
 William J. Sims against Hugh O'Flaherty. Action to recover balance due on written contract. Judge Bur pee and jury decided for the plaintiff. No. error Defendant was bound by architects certificate. Opinion by Justice Roraback
 Charles J. Delinks against the New York. New Haven X Hartford Rail- road and the Connecticut companies. The plaintiff. motorman on the run from Lake Quassapaug July 3. 1910. was injured after he had tried to stop the car by means of the air brake and the hand brake, both of which were out of order. Justice Curtis and fury gave him s4,000. No error. "The plaintiff had a right to expect that a proper inspection had been made and that the hand brake was in a proper condition to perform the work he had been instructed to perform It was the duty of the defendants to use req sonable care to provide hand brake reasonably safe. This duty was con tinuing one and included that of main tenance." Opinion by Justice Rora- back
 William Hassett against John H. Carroll. Action of islander and libel. Judge Holcomb and a jury gave the plaintiff s4,000. Error. New trial or dered unless the plaintiff shall file remittitus of s1, 300 from the amount of the verdict. The plaintiff is school committeeman in Wallingford, and the defendant, a Roman Catholic priest, publicity called his schoolhouse pigsty and said many unseemly things concerning plaintiffs coal busi- ness. The opinion is by Chief Justice Hall.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
A Death E.inninn Plant.

That certain insects. birds. mammals and reptiles habitually pretend to be dead when danger threatens them Is a well known fact, but it k generally be ieved that this stratagem is resorted to enly by animals, In South America. however. there iS piant-a species of mimosa-whieh resorts to death feign- ing. evidently for the purpose Of pre- venting the grass eating animals from eating it. In it's natural state this plant has a vivid green hue, but di. reetly it is touched by human finger or by any living animal it collapSes into a tangle of apparently dead and withered stems.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
When the Kidneys FaI|
Putnam People Have Found That III Health Quickly
 Follows.

Do yol ever feel that you simply can't go any further-that you must have rest from that lame and aching back-rslief from the constant, dead. tired ,eeling-- freedom from those stsbbing, darting painss Likely your kidneys are worn and tired and need help. The kidneys work night and day, removing uric acid from the blood and other waste created by exercise of strength and energy. Natural y life of unusual activity doubles the duties of the kidneys and In time the strain tells. Dosn's Kidney Pills have brought new strength to thousands of bad backs and quick relief to weakened kidneys. Let them do the same for you. Convincing proof in Putnam testimony.
 Mrs. Samuel Msrtipeau, 7s Battey St., Putnam, Conn.,, says: al used Doan's Kidney Pills and received great relief For years suffered from kidney trouble. the worst symptom being pain and weak ness of the kidneys. l noticed that the kidney secretioHs were unnatural and when heard Doan's Kidneys Pills highly recommended, 1 began their use They disposed of the pains in my back and made me feel better in every way"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents, Foster Nj ilburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Dosa's and take, no other.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29

where she might be alone. On the crest of a hill, far up the road, stood the sohoolhouse where she taught. It was closed now and dark.
 q will go there" Nell said to her self and just then a voice behind her called: Supper is ready"
 T don't want any" Nell said wearily I'm going out for a little while, Mrs. McGregor. I'll be back by ten.'
 The snow began to fall softly as she left the house, and by the time she reached the school 1t was begin ming to drift against the fences There was no fire within, but Nell lighted one, and when the warmth began to steal into the rem, she drew the one big chair close to the hearth and in the peaceful loneliness gave herself up to her thoughts.
 But she was not to remain in peace long There was sound of sleigh bells without, heavy steps on the threshold, and she looked up to see the burly form of a young farmer in the doorway.
 Well, we'll" he said, 'I saw the light and came in. Who would have dreamed that you would be here aone?"
 Nell smiled wearily. q came to be quiet"
 Then you don't want me" 
 "Oh. sit down." she said, somewhat ungraciously.
 But he stood by the fireplace and looked down at her.
 What's the matter?" he asked ab- ruptly.
 Nothing" faintly.
 Don't tell me that; I know bet ter"
 If l tell you" she asked, you mustn't give me any advice. I have had so much advice I hate it."
 He sat down beside her "Ten ahead, he said, "and I'll promise to listen like the Sphinx"
 You see, it is this way" she said; my uncle in town is rich. He is a
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Rnardman Estate Settled.

New Haven.-After five years of litigation the final accounting on the estate of the late Lucy H. Boardman was filed in the probate court. This estate amounted to sS7S. .96653. The will of Mrs. Boardman provided for large legaeies. which have been paid, and left the residue of the property, sS4 ,600e4. to be equally divided be- tween Trinity College and the domest- ic and foreign missionary society of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Tn. Chinese New Year.

"Gar-ne-fo-Toy"-Happy good IueK to YOU, may you be prosperous may vour honorable family be prosperous and may the spirits of your ancestors rest content-is the gist of the Chinese New Years greeting. The New Year festival begins the last of January ana continues two weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Mayor By Three Votes.

h one of the hottest elections ever held in Meriden, the democratic party elected Dr. C. H. & Davis. mayor landing him in office. according to the warden's returns by the narrow mar gin of three votes. While on the face of the returns Dr. Davis has for the second time been elected mayor of the city. having served in that capa- city a quarter of century before, the result may be contested by the republicans The party managers will apply for a recount.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29

UlB ldfuuOuSe, sun shiny in summer and secure in win ter. Then she thought of her life With her uncle in a dark apartment in the streets of the city She knew that, in a way, it was a false idea of duty that would take her back Yet she had to go, some force that was in her seemed impelling her The wind blew in great blasts against the little house. the snow had drifted up to the window sills, and white lines of it pointed across the window pane like ghostly fingers Dragging footsteps came up the path Nell listened. 1t was not Jack Nor ton; these were the steps of an old man. From the door voice Quavered: Are you there, Nell?' Uncle" she said, fearfully. "how did you come here?" 'I met a young man down the road" he said. q wanted him to guide me to the McGregors. He told me you were here You didn't answer my letter." the old man went on. when she had made him sit down.
 Are you going back with mel" Now that she was face to face with his meanuess, 1t seemed to Nell that she could never go with him. 'T don't know" she faltered. Here's a grateful girl" the old man stormed, and just then the sleighbells jingled and. in another moment Jack Norton was in the room, his arms full of bundles. his eyes beaming.
 "So this is your uncle" he said. T thought so when l directed him here. You'll stay and have supper with us, won't you, sir? We are go- ing to see the old year out and the new year in"
 @Who are you?" the old man growled.
 'I?" Jacks eyes flashed from Nells covering figure to the grimness of the uncle. Then suddenly he took things in his own hands.
 I'm the man your niece is going to marry" he said
 What" the old man shouted.
 'Tm the man your niece is going tt marry he said securely. He had seen the joy in Nel's face.
 "But she is going home with me-
 Jack shook his head No, she is going home with me. You can come whenever you wish, sir The old house is big enough for twenty
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Smart saYinas.

Lord Palmerston's reply 10 the illlt- crate member who asked him, Are there two hens fin '0nitong' Is a speci. men of his rather boisterous chan. "No: only one. That's why heggs are so scarce there"
 Mir Disraeh's comment upon a DOT trait of himself. els it not hideous- and So hkeg" exhibited a discerument not common with uneattered sitters.- Twenty Years In Parliament"