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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
FERRY SERVICE ON FOURTH.
Steamer Wakefield Will be Put On
Route Between Alexandria and
Washington on Inaugural
ton Day.

The congestion of travel between
Alexandria and the capital city on
the Fourth of March will be consider
ably relieved by the action of the Po-
tomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company has determined to
place the Steamer Wakefield on he
ferry route On that day.
The steamer will make as many
trips as possible arriving and depart
ing from the Mutual Ice Company's
wharf, foot of Cameron street.
The electric railway company is
making arrangements to meet the IN
creased demand for transportation on
that day, and trains will follow each
other closely and every measure will
be taken for conveying passengers to
and from Washington.
The steamboat, in conjunction with
the many trains which will be run en-
the occasion will afford ample ac-
commodation to all Alexandrians who
desire to witness the inaugural OK
ercises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
AFTER N|H|ITE-sIlI.BVE|R'|'si. :.
Woman Arrested in This City on the
Charge of Bringing Young Women
~ From Philadelphia

Sergeat Scott and Officer Rawlett
Yesterday arrested woman named
Minnie Smith. living at 80 North
Lee street, upon the charge Of vio-
lating the white slave law by bring
ing four young women from Phila-
delphia to this city for unlawful pur-
poses. The woman is held for the
action of the United States authorl-
ties. The alleged offense having beer
committed in Philadelphia, the &C
cused will be brought before the Z
S. Court in that city.
The action of the authorities II
attempting to bring to justice per,
sons who are alleged to be engaged
in this traffic has caused some com.
sternation.
a young man, it will be remember
ed, was arrested in this city some
time ago upon the charge of violat
ing this law The offense was com
mitted in Baltimore and the accused
was compelled to face the United
! States court in that city. He was
! given a Jail sentence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
Committees Have Many Matters
Some of Which MAY be Brought
up for Consideration

d 100
The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the City Council will be held to-
night The various committees have
a number of measures before them,
but it is not known upon which re-
ports will be submitted at this meet
ing
There was a meeting last week OF
the joint committees on streets and
general laws for the purpose OF hear
ing an expression of opinion concern
ing the advisability of preparing an
ordinance forbidding rollerskating on
sidewalks. Most of the residents OF
the city who appeared before the
committee were averse to any action
looking to the abolition of the past
time The committees will make nc
report tonight.
A joint meeting of the committees
on finance, streets and general law:
has been called for five o'clock THIS
afternoon to consider certain meas
ures. 1t is supposed that some OF the
ordinances providing for the improve
ment of certain streets introduced a
the last meeting will be considered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
CONRAD SCHWAB DEAD.
Brother of the Late Frederick Schwab
of This City.

Conrad Schwab, brother Of the late
Frederick Schwab of this city, died
at his residence, lis w street, north
west, in Washington Sunday. Funer-
al services will be held at the house
at s o'clock Wednesday Afternoon.
Mr.. Schwab was born in Germany
in 1841.
In 1888 he was elected president OF
the Oriental Building Association,
which position he held at the time OF
his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
POLICE COURT
(justice II. B. Cation, Presiding.

Minnie Smith, charged with violat-
ing the white slave law, was held for
the action OF the United States au-
thorities.
John Breckenridge, colored, charged
with cutting John Wilson, colored,
was dismissed.
John Wilson, charged with assault
ing Maggie Breckenridge. was fined S.
John Freeman, coIored. charged with
stealing chickens from Robert Banks,
was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
TWO GAMES THIS WEEK.

The second game of the series be-
tween the Y. NJ. C. A. Yankees of
Washington, and tn Cardinal Pc
serves of Alexandria, will be played
on Thursday, February 9th on the
Y. NJ. c. AS floor. a speedy game
is expected, as these two teams have
been rivals for two seasons.
On Saturday, March LIST. the Good
Shepherd team of Washington, will
play the Reserves on the Armory Hall
floor South Royal street h}
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

The exit Kats" met yesterday at
ternoon with Miss Alice Anderton at
her home on Braddock Heights. Those
present were Mrs. Lewis Machen, MISS
Lola Ashton, Miss Jan Brent, Miss
Dorsey Ashton and Miss Mary Snow
den.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
NOTICE.

\ called communication of Andrew
Jackson Lodge No. 800 vii be held
tonight, (Tuesday). February 25th, al
1880.
J. Z. ALEXANDER. Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

The monthly meeting of the Musical
Art Club will be held tomorrow even
ing at s o'clock with Mrs. George
PRYOR Anderton and Miss Alice Ander-
ton, at their home in Braddock. The
members will take the car leaving
here at 1885 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Miss Kate Monroe who has been
visiting Mrs. George Abbott in south
Lee street, is now the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Abbott, on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
Sheets and
Pillowcases
Just in Time for
Inauguration

Shipment of Mill Run Sheets; all
long lengths of the various widths
just arrived.
These sheets constitute one OF oul
most salable brands; strictly perfect,
only few oil spots here and there,
which will wash out in cold water
54 50 Cot size; extra long. Spe-
clal :. =. .''Sc
IS X SO Single Bed size; extra long:
Special :. :. :. ..4'c
~ SO 81 Bed size, extra long.
Special -. ..o1C
81 X 80 Double Bed size; extra long
90 y ,99> Extra bed size; extra long.
Special :. =. 49,. .... ,....65c
Sc X 90 Unbleached double bed size;
Special '@e
GS X go Urbleached, single bed size
Special -. 42c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
CARDINALS 3O-BALTIMORE IL.

In fast game the Cardinals de-
feated the Alliance Athletic Club of
Baltimore Saturday night at Armory
Hall by a score of 30 to Ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Mrs. julius Wolf delightfully."- enter
tanned the Jolly Euchre Club at her
home, 2O4 King street last evening.
The guests of the club were Mrs.
julius Dreifus, Mrs. Jonah Bernhelm-
er, and Miss Carrie Bernheimer. The
prizes were won by Mrs. Albert Drei-
fus, Mrs. Raymond Blumenfeld and
Mrs. Samuel Bendheim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Mrs. Charles H. Smithers, of Alex
andria, spent the weekend with Ms
W. A. Landlord, at her home in Char
lottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25
SOCIAL. AND | RI Personal
Interesting News Notes About People
" 4 Of Alexandria Happenings
In Society.
In Society,

Miss Cora Duffey has returned from
Clarendon, Va, where she spent the
weekend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Miss Frances Robertson who spent
the weekend with Captain and MRS.
w. B. Smithers, in north Columbus
street, has returned to her home IN
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

There was meeting Of the Recior's
Aid Society, Circle &c" of St. PauFs
Church last night at the Norton Ne
mortal Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Miss Nellie Robertson has returned
to her home in Washington, after a
visit with Miss Anna Barley, in north
Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Norfolk Steamed Oysters al Ram.
mel's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Mr.. George Abbott has returned to
his home in south Lee street after
spending the past three weeks travel
ing in the west.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-25

Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Jno. Lee Ali
son will celebrate the twenty-fifth an
niversary of their marriage at the
manse of the Second Presbyterian
Church on south St. Asaph street, on
Friday evening, February 20th.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31

heard her sing it; and somehow. BY
fate, he had been tossed into the
same adventure with herself.
Unconsciously, Agatha's generous
heart began to swell with pride In
James strength and courage, with
gratitude for his goodness to her,
and with an almost motherly pity for
his present plight. She would admit
no more than that; but that. she
thought, bound her to him by ties
that would never break He would
always be different to her, by reason
of that night and what she chose to
term his splendid heroism. She had
seen him in his hour of strength, that
hour when the overman makes half
gods out of mortals II was the heart
OF youth, plus the endurance OF the
man, that had saved them both. 1t
had been a call to action. dauntlessly
answered, and he himself had avowed
that the struggle. the effort, even the
final pain, were worth living for!
Thinking of his white face and feeble
voice, she prayed that the high gods
might not regard them worth dying
for
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
ZDG g @ @ a.
STOLEN 9%
@ g SINGER,
By MARTHA BELzINGER.
y ca11Nuw /W mr. Aasa,-AneeHk conezny
MARTHA BE,dNGER.

without his attributes of divinity. In
/ the ordeal OF the night before he had
Shown the highest order of patience,
endurance and courage, together with
a sweetness of temper that was itself
lovable. But beyond this, what sort
of man was he? Agatha could not
tell She had seen many men of many
| types, and perhaps she recognized
James as belonging to a type; but
if SO, 1t was the type that stands
for the best of New England stock.
In the centuries back it may have
brought forth fanatics and eXtrem-
lists; at times it may have built up
its narrow walls of prejudice and
pride; but at the core 1t was sound
and manly, and responsive to the
call of the spirit.
Something of all this passed
through Agatha's mind, as she tried
to read Jim's face; then, as he stirred
uneasily and tried to throw off the
light boughs that she had spread over
him. she got up and went to the edge
OF the water to mOisten afresh the
bandage for his forehead. lnvoluntar-
lily she shuddered at sight of the dark
water, though the tapping waves,
pushing up farther and farther with
the incoming tide, were gentle
enough to soothe a child.
She hurried back to Jim's couch
and laid the cooling compress across
his forehead The balsam boughs
about them breathed their fragrance
on the night air, and the pleasant
gloom rested their. tired eyes. Grad
ually he Quieted down again; his rest
lessness ceased. The long twilight
deepcned into darkness, or rather into
that thin luminous blue shade which
is the darkness of starlit summer
nights. The sea washed the beach
with its murmuring caress; some
where in the thicket above a night
bird called.
In a Granny of the rocks Agatha
followed out the sand, still warm be-
meath the surface here where the sun
had lain on it through long summer
days. and made for herself bed and
coverlet and pillow all at once. With
the sand piled around and over her,
she could not really suffer; and she
was MORALLY tired.
She looked up toward the clear
stars, Vega and the jeweled cross al
most in the zenith. and rudy Antares
in the body of the shining Scorpion.
They were watching her, she thought,
tonight in her peace as they had
watched her last night in her strug-
gle, and as they would watch after
all her days and nights were done.
And then she thought no more. Sleep,
blessed gift, descended upon her.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
Although Never Dormant, Il Has
Been Proved They Have Special
Hours of Activity.

A celebrated scientist has made the
interesting announcement that there
are more microbes in the air at nine
o'clock in the morning and at nine
o'clock at night than during any 9TH
er periods of the day. He has also
discovered that the percentage of mi
crobes in the atmosphere is less at
three o'clock In the morning and three
o'clock in the afternoon than at any
other times. The explanation ad-
vanced for the Partially of the mi
crobe for nine o'clock a. m. and p. m.
is that the "microbe hour" is con-
trolled by the movements of people.
From five to nine in the morning they
are going from their homes to their
working places. and from five to nine
in the evening they are again Jour
neying through the streets. either
homeward bound or In search of
pleasure
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
SYNOPSIS.

Agatha Redmond. opera singer, starting
for auto drive in New York, tinos a
stranger sent as her chauffeur. Leaving
the car. she goes into the park TO read
the will OF an old friend OF her mother.
who has left her property. There She IL
accosted by a stranger. who follows her
TO the auto, climbs I'm and chlOrolnrms
her. James Hambleton OF Lynn, Mdss,
witnesses the abduction OF Agatha Red
mond. Hambleton sees Agatha forc!biy
taken aboard a yacht He secures tug
and when near the yacht drops over
board, Aleck Van Camp. friend or Ham
bleton, had an appointment with him NOT
meeting Hambleton. he makes call upon
friends Madame and Miss Melanie Rey-
nier. He proposes to the latter ana Is re.
fused Melanie explains that she Is or
high birth In n German principally. from
which she had fed to escape an unwlshed
marriage. The three arrange coast trip
on Van Camps yacht. the Sea Gun
Hambleton wakes up on board the Jeanne
D'Arc. the yacht on which Is ASatha
Redmond. His clothes and money belt
have been taken from him. He meets "a
man who Introduces himself as Monsieur
Chatelard. who Is ACatha's abductor
They fight. but are interrupted by the
threatened sinking OF the vessel me
boat sinks. Jimmy and Agatha ar" hoth
abandoned by the crew. who tax" 10 tht
boats Jimmy dives into the sea ana
reaches Agatha. They swim for hours
and finally reach shore In n thoroughly
exhausted condition. Recovering slightly,
the pair find Hand. the chauffeur VINO
assisted in Agatha's abduction. lie
agrees to help them.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
Profitina by Superstition.

After having sat on many juries the
observant man is of the opinion that
the whole human race is still strongly
tarred with the brush Of superstition.
81 am confirmed in that belief by
the amount of damages invariably
voted to plaintiffs. whose injuries
smack of superstitious origin" he
said. "If a load of bricks should fall
from a fifth story window on to the
head of a man who happened to be
walking under ladder he would get
twice as much damages as if the lad
der were not there. The element or
bad luck that attaches to a ladder
would insensibly influence every
Juror, and the sum awarded would re-
fleet their preiudices and sympaihies."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
YOUNG Vanderbilt DIGS COAL
In Five Hours at Pennsylvania
Mine.

Wilkesbarre, Pa.-Workmen In the
Truesdale mine of the D., l.. & w.
company at Nanticoke were given a
surprise when told that Harold Van
derbilt and George F. Baker, Jr., of
New York, had worked in the mine as
miner and laborer and cut enough coal
to load a regulation car.
Young Vanderbilt and Baker accom-
panied Vice-President E. E. LOOMS on
a tour of the road. They went into
the mine wearing the regulation over
alls. blouse, and a cap and lamp. They
wore gloves, which are uncommon in
the mining region.
They toiled several hours, and when
they had cut enough to fill car they
loaded the car, taking few hours
longer. II took them five hours to
perform their task.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
Tried Trick Once Too often.

A man of seventy-five. who Of re-
cent years had extorted money from
charitable persons. in Paris. by pre-
tending TO commit suicide. has fallen
victim to his ingenuity. He used to
fasten rope, attached to the ceiling.
about his neck with an easy running
moose. Then, having knocked over
the furniture. he would overturn the
chair on which he was standing and
remain hanging by the rope. Alarm
ed by the noise. the neighbors would
rush In and cut him down. After he.
Ing revived he would depict his state
of distress in such moving language
that money would be forthcoming for
his relief. Later he would repeat the
trick In another house, invariably
with success. But a few DAYS ago.
when he was carrying out the trick.
there was hitch. No one went to
his help and he remained hanging
being eventually cut down dead.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
Added to the Good Time

sitting around the fire smoking one
OF the brothers pushed up his sleeve.
exposing a badly lacerated arm. The
five gazed at II in respectful silence
Tor few moments. Their experience
in the mountains told them that their
brother had a hand to hand fight
with bear. One of them opened the
ensuing dialogue with:
"Um-mph-bar?"
YEAH"
Wharf"
over thar" jerking his thumb
back over his shoulder in the direc.
ton OF Beech mountain.
After this bear story of FIVE words
they smoked in silence until 1t was
time TO go home. For months after
that reunion they would remark to
visiting neighbors that they had "a
powerful fine time at Eben's re-
union"
1t was remarkable, because they
had had a bear story in addition to
the blessing. which was a powerful
lot Of talk for these silent men.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
CHAPTER K.
The Heart of Youth.


Agatha Redmond. can you hear
me?"
She caught the voice family, as II
it were childs cry.
I'm right here, yes; only wait Just
second" She could not instantly
free herself from her sandy coverings
but she was wide awake almost at
the first words James had spoken
Faint as the voice had been, she
recognized the natural tones, the
strongest he had uttered since coming
out Of the water.
The night had grown cold and dark,
and at first she was a trif1e bewilder.
ed. She was also stiff and sore, al.
most beyond bearing. She had to
creep along the sand to where Jim
lay. The fire had burned wholly out,
and the sand felt damp as she crawled
over 1t. When she came near, she
reached out her hand and laid It on
Jims forehead. He was shivering
with cold.
You poor man! And | sleeping
while ! ought to be taking care of
you! I'll make the fire and get some
milk; there is still little left"
AS she tried to make her aching
bones lift her to her feet, she became
aware that the man was fumbling at
his coverings and trying to say some
thing She bent down to hear his
words. which were incredibly faint.
Il don't want any fire or any milk.
I only wanted to know II you were
there" he said diffidently, as II
ashamed of his childishness.
She leaned over him, speaking gen.
tly and touching his head softly with
her firm, cold hands.
You're a little better now, aren't
you, after your sleep? Don't you feel
o little stronger"
yes. I'm better. lots better" he
whispered Il must have been sleep
ing Tor ages. When | woke up
thought had a beastly chill or some
thing; but I'm all right now; only
suddenly | felt as if | must know II
you we're there. and If 1t was you"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
ARE EXPERT SHOTS
AIbanians Perform Remarkable
Feats With Odd Weapons.
Hit Target About Size Of Dime at
Hundred Yards-Men Who Miss
Are RidicuIed by Crowd
and Punished.

Scutari-The Albanian riflemen are
said To be among the most skillful in
the world Indeed, their feats of
craftsmanship. even in boyhood, are
SO extraordinary as to seem unCanny.
On one occasion a curious exhibit
tiCn of their skill was shown when q
target about the size OF dime was
placed on a tree. to be shot at from a
distance of a hundred yards by body
Of men marching I'm single file As
each OF the ten men passed the target
he fired so quickly that ii seemed he
scarcely aimed at all. Not one nan
missed. The same ten men marched
doublequick firing without the slight
est hesitation. and but one marksman
missed the target. The weapons us2c
were the usual Albanian gun-a Ions
ornate affair, carrying ball about the
size Of hazel nut.
One young Albanian stepped for
ward and threw a bit OF stone into
the air with one hand and shot it into
pieces with the other. This feat was
duplicated by several other marks
men.
geld ring was placed upon a tree
and nearly every Albanian put a ball
through it without touching it. Then
eight little boys. from the ages of
eight to ten, put balls through the
same ring.
Such men as missed the mark were,
amid the laughter of the crowd. con-
demned to stand with an earthen
cruise of cOlored water on their heads
to be shot at by the others. So two
men stepped forward, and little cruises
were carefully set on their heads,
while two other marksmen, each a
brother to the man he aimed at, came
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
Bear Story, Though Short, Was :
Thing OF Consequence to Those
Silent Mountaineers.

There were six stalwart pioneers
who settled in Upshur county. West
Virginia, long before the war, when
there wasn't "a stick amiss" and
hunting was good. They were brothers
and their name was Phillips.
Each fall after hog-killing time
they held family reunion, at which
a feast At for the gods was partaken
OF in silence, except for the blessing,
which was always asked by the eld-
est brother. They did not believe In
much talk or levity. When they spoke
II was usually in monosyllables. After
dinner they would sit around the big
log fireplace, tilted back in split bot
tom chairs, and smoke their corncob
pipes In silence until It was time to
go home and do the chores.
At enc Of the reunions something
of unequal interest occurred-one of
the . 2 told a bear story. While
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
No Room tor Speeding.

Mr.. Atkins was driving over his
property with his daughter and a
young man whom he was beginning to
look upon as a possible and very de-
sirable son-in-law.
The chauffeur, not unnaturally, was
inclined to show off the motor car, but
Mr.. Atkins himself had higher
thoughts. AS John, the chauffeur,
quickened his speed, he leaned over
near him, and said, in whisper:
mot SO fast, John, not so fast.
You make my estate look too small"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
Solid Honey Wall.

Rye. Colo.-W. T. Hunter declares
that one whole wall of his house is of
solid honey. He noticed the bees GO
ing in and out last fall and found the
entire air space between the boards
filled with honey. This winter, in
stead of laying in a supply of sweets
he got his pancakes ready and then
took a spoon and scraped off little
of the lining OF his house.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
When Microbes Are Busiest

He noted that at or about six
o'clock every morning and evening
there were indications of the ap.
proach of the microbe rush" hour.
From that time on until nine O'Clock
the atmosphere became more and
more crowded with germs OF all
kinds, some bad, some good; and
then, Immediately after nine o'clock,
the tide began to ebb, until it was
always lowest round about three
o'clock. According to his researches,
after lunch is the safest time for q
nap.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-05-31
pun Poker Game: ExpelIed.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Cyrus Cummings
Jones of Brooklyn and Jaffry Byron
Davidson of Red Bank, n. j., were ex-
PEELED as students in the dental school
OF the University of Pennsylvania aft
er it was discovered they had opened
a poker room for students. The
game" was run in an exclusive apart
ment house across from the college.