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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

While general frosts were reported
from Nevada, Utah and Idaho, and a
cold wave blanketed all over Alberta,
Chicago and practically all of the Md
die west is staggering under an OPP
pressive heat wave. Government fore
casters say there is no relief in sight
despite the cold waves in the North
west, as the hot winds continue from
the Southwest. Two deaths from sun
stroke were reported yesterday, and
there we're. numerous prostratlonS'
Twenty six persons were bitten by
rabid dogs, and there were many cases
of horses falling dead in the street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Walter Johnson, negro, was hang
ed to telegraph pole at Bluetield, W.
Va, last night and his body was rid
died with bullets. Johnson went to the
home of Miss Nita White, whose par
ents were away, chloroformed the
Girl and assaulted her. He made his
escape, but later was captured. Au-
thorities fearing lynching, took the
prisoner to Princeton, the county
seat. On Wednesday night, 300 en-
ragged citizens went to Princeton Tor
the negro. Officers had spirited HIM
away, but the search was kept up and
yesterday he was found at Matooka'
He was brought back to Princeton and
hanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06
A CARD.

Mrs. Julia " Nails, will resume her
music class for the year 1928
beginning Monday, September 8 1917.
For information address Mrs. Nails
SIT S. Alfred street city. Sept 5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Or. low shoes are beauties and pro
nounced so by good judges Examine
our line before buying elsewhere. Jno
A. Marshall E Bro advt-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Mr. w. S. Gunsalus farmer living
nnIr Fleming. Pa. says he has used
Chnmberlain's Collie. Cholera and Dlar-
rhoca Remedy in his family for four
teen years, and that he has found II TO
be an excellent remedy, and takes pleas
urc in recommending il. For sale ny al
dealers hu'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Brownsville N. Y, Sept. 6'-Burg-
lars blew up DR.. Lewis Alderman's
safe. stole his silverware, clothing
and jewelry and ate lunch in his din
ing room, while four servants, the
doctor and his: wife slept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

The wise wife never sings Tor her
husband as means of trying 10 Keep
him at home evenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Many woman can be won with a
little brass who cannot be bought with
gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

San Rafael, CAL, Sept. 5.-Mrs. Kate
Sparrow frizzed her hair and went to
the election b4oth where she was an
official. She was seven minutes late
and hence her place had been filled by
q man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Huntington, w. Va, Sept. 5.-After
Golf Yates had failed in his elope-
ment plans, Ethel Byrd, his fiance,
took his mothers auto, called for him
and whirled him to Ohio, where they
were married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

FOR SALE.-An unlimited schol-
arship in one of the largest business
colleges in Washington, good for
complete course in bookkeeping,
stenography. typewritings etcl
Price $500. Regular price $4,000.
Address Business" care Gazette.
sept. 2-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

District Attorney Whitman, OF New
York, learned yesterday afternoon that
the Catholic Federation, an organlza-
ton of mems clubs identified with the
Catholic churches of that city, Will
help him in his efforts to rid the police
force of graft and clean up the city
Three prominent Catholics who are IN
the multimillionaire class have prom
isod to supply all the funds necessary
for sweeping campaign for civic bet
bcrnent. Although the organizers OF
this new movement to rid the city OF
vice are Catholics, the Roman Catholic
Church does rot stand sponsor for the
movement. Monsignor Lavelle, rector
of the Cathedral said that it was
against the policy of the church to
officially take part in any campaign u
which politics figured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITlES.

Morgantown; w. Va, Sept. 6'-The
new wide pleated skirt won't be worn
here. Forty society girls have agreed
not to doff the narrow skirt that dis
plays "natures handiwork."
Boston, Sept. G.-Rel ell Rede's IA
Their, proud of her voice, had a phono-
graph record of it made, and sent 1t
to his friend, Arthur Erisman. Ens-
man eloped with the girl in month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. BE
cause her husband Rugged her SO
frequently that it became embarrass-
ing, Mrs. Laura Seeman wants dl-
voice. "A month of honeymoon spoon
ing is enough" she declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

Sherman, Tex. Sept. 5-While un-
dertakers were embalming Mrs Saw
uka Wehba, she arose and smiled at
them. Physicians called kept the wo-
man alive six hours, when she died the
"second time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06
CLASSIFIED ADS.

WANTED-Gcneral house work y
white. Go home at nights Address
800 Franklin street, city. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-06

FOR RENT-Brick Stable, corner
St. Asaph and Princess SITS. Suitable
for Garage. Water and Gas. In
quire Cor. King and Payne SITS, or of
Z. E. DOWNHAM. 4 ct
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
Man Knew What his SPectacies
Would Do, So He Got Ahead
of Fate.

ieweler in Brooklyn recently
showed the humorous phase OF super,
stition as it troubles some people.
"A man came into my store with
nair of spectacles he had dropped on
the floor and broken" he said. i have
an optician with me. A price was CIV
an for the repairs and the work was
done. When the glasses were deliv-
cred the customer said he'd been pref.
ty lucky with them; this was the first
time In three years they had been bro
ken. But the next day he came around
again. He had dropped them and
they had broken within ten hours aft
er they had been fixed.
~ want you to make good job OF
It." he told me, so they won't break
again
"He said he would call for them
vrhan he did and when they We're CIV
en- to him he asked II l nad glass
naperweight or something the least bit
heavy. MY medium-sized hammer was
handy and / asked him II that would
do wandering what be wanted them
for. He took the hammer from me
and laid the spectacles on the noor.
Then he took the hammer and hit
the offending lens hard blow There
he said, as he Strengthened up. with
the pieces in his hand. I've nxeo tnat'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
HANDS BURNED LIKE FIRE

81 can truthfully say Cuticura Rem
edies have cured me of four long
years of eczema. About four years
ago / noticed some little Iimples
coming on my little finger, and not
giving it any attention, it soon became
worse and spread all over my hands.
If I would have them in water for a
long time, they would burn like fire
and large cracks would come. | could
lay a pin in them. After using all
the salves l could think of, / went to
three different doctors, but all did
me no good The only relief got was
scratching.
$50 after hearing SO much about the
wonderful Cuticura Remedies, pur-
chased one complete set, and after
using them three days my hands were
much better. Today my hands are
entirely well, one set being all / used"
(Signed) Miss Eta Narber, r. f. D. 2,
Spring Lake, Mich, Sept. rs, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
Of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

upon impertinence. yet not so con
ceiyed?"
what a long-winded beggar!'
O'Rourke commented mentally. "As
for that" said he aloud, "'tis impos
sible for me to calculate the imperti
nence until it's put to me. Eh?'
Believe me, sir, am anxious only
to avoid indiscretion. 1t is the cues.
ton of your identity alone. | desire
only to be assured that you are the
Colonel O'Rourke / take you to be-"
my faith! And who else would |
be, now?"
There's the bare possibility that
two of the same name might exist"
"'Tis so bare that it's fairly indie
cent" chuckled the Irishman. But fire
away"
'T am not mistaken in assuming
that l address the Colonel Terence
O'Rourke who was at one time a party
to lie petit Lemercie's mad Empire du
Sahara project and who later mar
ried Lemarcier's widow, Madame la
Princesse de Grandlieu?"
O'Rourke took long breath and
looked his questioner UP and down.
Eye have a very pretty taste in the
matters of impertinences." he said
gravely. However, let that pass. I'm
the same man."
"a thousand pardons. Caution in
matters such as this" A shrug COM
pleted the thought most eloqaently.
you can give me proofs of your iden-
tity. them"
"Proofs!" O'Rourke got to his feet.
Believe me, monsieur, We have all the
proof I'm willing to give We, and that's
my last word. If We find it insufficient,
why. then"
"Pardon!" Des Trebes interrupted,
rising. Il am myself more than con-
tent. But the Government of France"
"The Government of France"
O'Rourke whistled.
rs more exacting than 1. 1t knows
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
Improvised stationary washtubs.

Stationary washtubs were beyond
our means, but / just had to have
them You know what necessity is?
well, this is the intention that she
mothered. Have your sink faucets
changed to nickel hydrant faucets. so
that on wash days a short piece of
hose may be attached. There will be
no lifting of water now, to fill either
the boiler or tubs. Either the man Of
the house, or tinsmith can solder an
outlet into one side of the bottom of a
galvanized tub. Attach another piece
OF hose to this outlet, and run the
hose into the garden or wherever you
want it to drain. You can pour all the
wash water into the tub that has the
outlet, so that there is very little lift
ing. 1t takes less time to do the wash
ing now that | have this arrangement.
and am not nearly SO tired when the
work is HousekeeDer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
certain Colonel oRourke and him

a certain Colonel O'Rourke and him
alone does il need"
THE divvle it doesi And what will
1t be wanting with me?"
Il can say at present no more than
that l represent Government in an
affair demanding secrecy and dispatch.
| have certain diplomatic mission to
discharge, and shall have need, mon
sieur, of man strong, bold. venture
some. willing to undertake long and
perhaps perilous journey Had Des
Trebes been inspired he could have
formulated no speech better calculated
to intrigue the Irishman; the merest
echo of it's import would have fired
his hearers fancy. He added: And
am authorized to retain for that pur-
pose, should l be fortunate enough to
find him unengaged, certain Colonel
Terence O'Rourke."
Say no more, monsieur. IT'S
enough. cy-dispatch- long
and perilous journey!' Faith I'm just
your mani"
You have no other business of the
moment?"
None whatever
Then l am indeed fortunate. And
now, | presume, you will no longer
object to satisfying me as to your iden-
tity.''
Not in the least Although. to be
candid, monsieur, I'm not in the hab-
it of carrying me Bertillion record
about me. But if yen have the good.
mes to accompany me to the Orient.
over there, I'll put your mind at ease
before We can say knife"
Des Trebes nodded. 81 should be
delighted, but unfortunately" - he
snapped the case of his watch--'l
have an appointment with confrere
May we fix a time-in half an hour
say-when it will be convenient for
you to have me call at the Orient?"
In half an hour? I'll await We
then, monsieur"
Pardon, then, my haste. am late
must be off,
The mans hand touched O'Rourkes
in the most brief of clasps. singularly
firm and cold. The Irishman pondered
the sensation for some moments after
Des Trebes' hurrying figure had van
ished in shadows.
81 don't like it, he averred; it's
a bad sigma hand that's naturally
cold. | never yet touched one like 1t
that belonged to a man We could trust.
misdoubt he's sound at the core,
Des Trebes. But then, what's
tie odds? Can | not take care of me-
self? And since tbs the Government
of France I'm treating with, and him.
self only the medium-that Luts alto
gether different complexion on the
matter"
He spent the ensuing half-hour loi-
tering in the more populous portion
of the grounds, smoking as he stroll
ed, his eyes keen to scrutinize each
woman who came his way. But he dis
covered none resembling her whom he
had seen in the Casino.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with chronic, per-
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack of sufficient exercise. They ex-
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with a consequent belching
of stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and feeling of lassi-
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind. rec
ommending mild, gentle laxative
tonic, like DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative, easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasant to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families, and should be
in every family medicine chest. 1t is
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald'
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $1.0O
bottles. If you have never tried ii
send your name and address to DR.. w
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, ILL.,, and he will be very glad to
send q sample bottle for trial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
Severely Witty.

Henry" remarked Mrs. Henry
Peck, I'VE are going to have some
company this evening, and | do wish
you would brighten UP and look less
like an honorary pallbearer. Say
something humorous"
The company came, and with few
preliminary coughs and winks. which
were intended to announce to his wife
that the witticiom was about to be
perpetrated, Henry said timidly
Mary"
Yes, dear, what is it?'' asked Mrs
Peck expectantly.
"Have you got all of your hair or
this evening ?"-Boston Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
SURE TO BRERK THIRD TIME
(TO BE CONTINUED.)

Now will you kindly repair them
again?'
Naturally. l wanted to know why
he had done this.
Superstition he replied. i've al
ready broken them twice and there
was sure to be third time. I've
brought that third time about 50 |
wouldn't have to lose more time than
necessary. Now, If you will have
them fixed l guess they'll never break
againi"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
Sion the Pain.

The hurt OF a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w. Cole g. Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col Terence O'Rourke, military free
lance and something Of a gambler, in his
hotel. Leaning on the balcony he sees,
beautiful girl who suddenly enters the
elevator and passes from sight.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28
Same Old Story.

She = How did they ever come to
marry?
He oh, It's the same old story
Started out to be good friends, you
know, and later on changed their
minds.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

The way to get reputation for
goodness is to be good.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

Even a wise man never gets over be
ing a fool to a certain extent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

"Pink Eye" is Epidemic In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

Some men haven't sense enough to
stop borrowing when they strike oil,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

There is no excuse for the dyspeptic, with
Garfield Tea accessible at every drugstore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-03-28

Nothing excels this Cough Remedy. No oplatess
Sample free JOHN I. BRowE q Son. Boston, Mass.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
THAT / UMp.

a poor sailor, .lmost ruined by
drink, was induced to ign tho pledge
for year. Al the rru Of tho year
he went and removed i. for life. He
hnd just received his wages, and had
The money in II beg in his inside
pocket, when he met the inkeeper;
and the following colIoquy occurred,
lnkeep"r-"W eli, OLD fellow, how
do you do7
Ss'lor-"Pfctty well only I've got
q lump here Oh my side"
Inkeeper-Ah it's cold water, como
IN, good drink wOuld soon cure it.
Sailor-"But I've just renewed
the pledge, and for life. too"
'1nkeeper-"Then mind what I
say-lhat lump will go on increasing,
and likely you ii soon have one on
the other side too"
Sailor-"I hope SO (,aklng out bis
bag and shaking it.')
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
Wu>s.s-~ Awo~v osRa+u. ce.AIA

Wu's~s Awo~V o11dk. cesoA
~ among Rtr>s snd to ooAE6Sensp a
workers. among boys wns hesd At Rss-
erdae az. ~ Orphan ssynm, on tho
Hudson. The meeting was largely a.
bonded by Representatives OF the WORK
from New YORK city and Brooklyn.
There are f7s boys and 1T girls cared
for by the asylum, which is supcrip-
tended by r. W. Barber. Miss G. NJ.
Wood Is the first director, and thepe
are other copable assistants who tsleo
an active part In The work.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
Larger Benefits For Sons Of v;,o;,;a

Iarser eoneftte For Sons Of Virginia.
The board Of directors Of the Socie.
" OF the Sons of Virginia has recon-.
mended an increase in the benefits due
financial members when I'll and claims
due to the heirs Of deceased financial
members. The recommendation of the
board will be voted upon by the So
ciety at the Arst meeting in Sep.e,p~
ber.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10

fight with his sling instead of With
the choice implements Of war. He
has raised himself up until he meas
ures> his heigut with the class to
which Morgan, Rockefeller, Carnegie
asd-o theirs sre not beyond acknowl-
edging to be their equals. And just
here, where and who is the Negro, or
white man, either, for that matter,
who would not think it g great dis
tinction to be member of the Amor
lean Bankers Association? But if
this man stopped here he would not
merit much of our praise, bu. he has
gone further; he has gone to the
courts not as lawyer, but liberator.
He has robbed both the gallows and
the greedy grave Of i,s Negro prey.
He hss exposed the frauds of his
OWN race; be has wrestled in his
might as citizen, ae man, as q
hero, and pray tell me wbat moro
can you people expect of human?
He has blazed the way to social
equality, and yet, in his modesty, he
seems to think that be has done
nothing. This is where he has
equalled the greatest meu who ever
lived. He fights like johnson did at
Reno. He jokes and keeps the world
in good humor while he cuts his
enemy to pieces, He seems to say
like David, who can stand or with
stand the host of GOD, and much
more l could say about this human
lion, but shall preserve my thoughts
for better occasion
Bns / will ask however, " hat more
can you people expect of human
than what this master of men and
things has done? Now why do you
not flock around your chief? There
he !s. Did l not .elI you that you
would nos snppors leader. Call
him now and ask lis counsel, end
pray thss God, shrough him msy
Civ" You advice. Give him money
and power 10 60 ont snd talk with
tho enemy. Here is man whom
you all know, and there has been
none grester. He has done we'll in
all shings-give him your bond.
Now Unite 90 you have said you
would and fight. Wishing yon sli
peace, progrsss and happiness, I am
your hu mble servant for social eq qusl.
ity to oil under similar ccndi,ioue,
and sympe.hy for ,hs under dog.
|. 8. Moore.
Bahia, Brazil.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
TABLBs TURNED,

Alfred had so often bcon asked bv
admiriug strangers, "Whose little
boy are your" that ii was SO annoying
to him, that he determined to turn
the tables. This he did ono evening
by very sweetly saying TO his sisters
beau, "Whose papa ore YOUR
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
BACKBONE AND GnIT.

DIR. Spurgson one day iasked one
of his sons, Can you tell me why
the lions did not eat Daniel?
'No, Sir, why WAS it!"
"becnusn the most Of him was
backbone, md the rest was grit"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
Rewards Man who Rescued Children

Hy his keen foresight In stopping a
team Of frightened horses IN Philadel-
phia recently Shedwick Waters, Jr.,
OF Paschan, Pa. saved the lives Of
more than hatf dozen children. AS
token Of gratitude for his services
Mr.. Waters was awarded the sum Of
*o and n vote Of thanks by those inter.
sSted In the welfare Of the children.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
MARYs LITTLE COLD,

Mary had little cold
That started in her head.
And everywhere that Mary went
That cold WAS sure TO spread.
1t followed her TO school one day
(There wasn't any rule):
1t made the children cough and sneeze
To have that cough in school.
The teacher tried to drive IL out,
She tried hard, but korchow--
1t didn't do a bit of good
The teacher caught it too.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-08-10
GLOVES AND KIEGs,

tlov8e have alwnys been connect
ed with royalty. When the tomb OF
King John was opened q century
sgo, It was discovered that bis hsnds
wore Rloved. In France the gloves
worn by the king at bis coronation
were consecrated by the officiating
bishop.
When George / was crowned al
unknown Jscobite came forward end
lifted the glove on behalf Of Stuart,
which was throwD as II chullonge to
any one who disputed To" royal title,
At the coronation Of Edward VII:
the Duke Of Norfolk banded to His
Majesty pair of < loves em broidered
witt the ducal arms.