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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
BARON HARDINGE WORSE.
Considerable Anxiety ConcerinG Re-
suit of His Injuries.

Delhi. India, Jan. 2.-Tnc ~ dition
Of Baron Charles Hardinge, IicerOy
Of India, wounded by an assassin. took
a turn for the worse today and con-
siderable anxiety for him was felt by
the attending physicians. A bulletin
w.s issued by them stating that he
would probably be in need Of an oper-
alton which would have to be per-
formed to remove steel grabments
from his body.
Lord Hardinge was in great pain
today when the fever which the ply
sicians have succeeded in barishing
returned.
When native assassin from a
house top, threw hand made bomb
al the Royal elephant on which Lord
ard Lady Hardinge were making their
triumphant entry into Delhi for the
Durbar which rehabilitate the ancient
capital of India, Lord Hardlnge was
struck in the back by several of the
Jagged steel missiles with which the
contrivance was loaded. The howdah
in which they were riding was splint-
cred. fan bearer back of the vice
regal pair was killed and 4 boy in the
crowd was killed. The elephant driver
was badly wounded
Immediately the viceroy was oper-
ated upon and four bits of steel re-
moved from his shoulders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
Train Derailed.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. "A big mogul
engine and three cars attached to
Tho New York and Ne wOrleans north
bound express on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad were derailed by q
broken rail two miles south of Gar
land. Ala, today. Engineer Will
son a negro fireman and an express
messenger were injured, but not ser-
ously. None of the passenger coaches
left the track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
Miners Strike.

Charleston, w. Va. Jan. 2.-Five
hundred miners of the Four States
Coal Company, at Dorothy Raleigh
county, went on strike today, tieing
UP several mines. one of which has a
contract to furnish 1000 tons of coal
day to the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

Cipriaro Castro, former president
Of Venezuela, will be "technically'
admitted to the United States under
tn c1ost peculiar circumstances in the
hi.tory Of the ImmigratiOn Service.
His trcspass upon American soil will
be under a time limit and may possibly
nos take more than an hour or so.
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Nagel said today that he would per-
nit Castro to leave Ellis Island FOR
New York Saturday. merely to per
nit the stormy. Petrol" of South
America to sail away Castro has de-
ciGcd objections to. deporting on
French steamship line and has re-
questsd permission to sail on a vcs-
s.i calling at German port.
The steamer Amcr!ka Of the Ger
man line will sail Saturday. Janu-
arr 4. and it is CaStro's intention to
book passage On this vessel. His: CHI
trS to. Ellis Island, was by a French
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
COLUMBIA COMPANY.
Election OF Officers at Meeting Last
Night.

Election OF Officers at Meeting Last
Night.
The Columbia Fire Engine Company
held its annual meeting last night
when the following officers were elect
ed TO serve for the ensuing year: viii
liam 4. Smoot, president; John Lead
beater, first vice president; J. L..
Dufey, second vice president; F. l..
Tlavers, recording secretary; Thomas
Hunter, assistant secre airy; f. S.
Lcadbeater, treasurer; (. l.. Craven,
foreman; William L. LyleS. comman-
der of hose; Clay Phillips, first assist
art foreman; Edward McDdrmott, sec
ond assistant foreman; c. w, Duffey,
Charles Hawkins, and f. D. Duffey,
executive committee; T. Ii EntWlsle,
w. L. Craven, Fred Ford, 4! Hen Cogan,
fremen Of engine. 1cl
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

John S. Barbour, of Fairfax county,
Wa; visitor to Alexandria this morn
ing on legal business connected with
the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Corporation. Since Mr. Barbour's
last visit mere several months ago he
had a severe attack of typhoid fever
but has entirely recovered his heal;h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
WASHINGTON LETTER.

The House adjourned after being
III ession ten minutes today, out Of
respect for the late Rep. McHenry. Of
Pennsylvania, who died during the
Christmas recess. The adjournment
was on a motion by Representative
Palmer, of Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

New York.-Mrs. Minnie 7. Topping
wife of John T. Topping, chairman OF
the Board of the Republic Iron ana
Steel Company, died today in the no
tel Plaza. Her husband and their
sons, William and Henry I. Topping
of Philadelphia were with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
Rolling Mills Burn.

Winnepeg, Man, Jan. 2.-The Mani
toba Rolling Mills, Iron and Steel
Plant in st. Boniface, across the Red
river, from Winnipeg, was destroyed
by fire. The loss is about 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
LOCAL BREVITIEs.. -

One of the most elaborate dances Of
the season will be the New Year
dance to be given tonight by the Elk's
dancing committee Of Alexandria
Lodge Of Elks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
Case Compromised.
(Special Dispatch to the Gazette. )

Especial Dispatch TO the GaZete.J
Richmond, Jan. 2.-It is officially an
nounced that Virginia has compro-
missed the long contested franchise tax
cases against The Z. F. aT.G T. L. r.,
by accepting a total Of S33S, ,969.21 in
lieu of all money claimed to be due.
The sum mentioned will for the most
part go into the treasury Of the state.
Counties along the line of the road will
get some of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

The funeral of Oswald Tutz was
held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from
ST. Mary's Catholic Church Services
wer6~;onducted by Father l.. F. Kelly
and interment was made in st. Mary's
cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02
Dining Wins.

Edinburgh, Jan. 2.-Thc annual 15-
mile marathon at Powder Hall today
was won by Dinning Of England "Bil"
Queal Of New York was second and
Kitchener Of England, third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

The fr;t man in Alexandria to re-
ceive parcels post package was Chas.
W. Hall, employed at J. NJ. Cochran
and Company. Mr.. Hall early this
morning received the parcel which was
registered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

The alarm Of fire at the close Of
yesterday was caused by the explosion
Of 7 gasoline stove in residence $40
south Patrick street. The damage vas
slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

Bowman, n. H., Jan. 1.-Two men
were burned to death and another seri-
ously injured in fire that destroyed
the Sterling Hotel and two stores early
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

General Robert Murray, 81 years old,
surgeon general of the United States
army from 1882 to 1886, when he was
retired, died of pneumonia in Balt'-
more last night. He entered the army
as a surgeon in 1S45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

The Willard w. c. T. u, will meet
tomorrow afternoon at three O'Clock at
T14 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

Governor Woodrow Wilson intima-
ted last night that if it were possible
he would like to go afoot between the
White House and Capitol when he
takes the oath of office as President OF
the United States on March 4. He
realizes, however. that the crowds
would make it impossible, and that ne
probably will have to ride in a parade,
as have all recent Presidents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

The public schools Of Alexandria
opened today after being closed for
two weeks account tn Christmas holi-
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-02

Ihc meeting Of he Allison W. C.. II.
u, will be held at the Chidren's Home
at T:30 tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
My Child

DO hush your racket, Joe" l said; You're only quiet when in bed I don't see how your mother bears Your noise all day-do run upstairSt" He looked at me and I at him; His eyes were wavering and dim. His lips were set in piteous way, Forgotten was his mirthful play; And dropping low his curly head, He went to find his nurse and bed Strange could neither read nor
 write;
 The room was still. the lamp was And not a sound above the stair, And quiet brooded everywhere But I could neither read nor write, Because l grieved 8 child that night. And. sorrowful and penitent, Unto his little room I went, Humbly, as my cu1prit speeds To make amends for his misdeeds. He lay asleep with tears undried, His Woo1y 1ambkn by his side. Hs hands were clasped in suppHant
 way;
 And. when his mother went that day To watch beside sisters bed. These were the parting words she said:
 'tBe tender with my little Joe, For he will miss his mother sol" An, me, how had I kept my wordf ] snoothed his hair, he slightly stirred. And sEeepily one hand outEpread To clasp my own across the bed; And as I bent to kiss the child.
 Dear papa" murmured he, and
 smiled.
 Sent in by PAPA's BOY.
 Leonard RrfdeA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
ALBERTA SENDS DIRECTIONS FOR
 KNIT EDGE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Alberta has knit the dolly pattern that Aunty gave us, and it is pretty I will tell you of the edge I put on it, as I can't crochet. I knitted one, and I will send the pattern so some of the other sis terS can use it.
 shall be pleased tho get some pret- ty patterns for knitting lace and wish we could have a place where all the sisters could meet and take work with us Don't you all think it would be nice?
 will say goodnight
 Directions for knit edge-Cast on IS stitches. knit across plain, 1 knit 3 Cover narrow) twice. knit ? Cover twice narrow times knit 3. knit g.
 2-Knit 5, purl 1, knit 2. purl | twice 3-4--knit plain.
 5-knit 3 (ocer narrow) twice, knit Cover twice narrow) times, Knit 2. 6-knit 4, purl 1, knit ?. purl 1. times. knit g.
 7-S-Knit plain.
 9-Knit 3 Cover twice narrow; twice, knit 19.
 10-11-Knit plain.
 Bind off s. kuit rest plain and sep Bind 8, knit rest plain and repeat from first TOW.
 ALBERTA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
SYLVANIE'S EASTER

CWritten specially for The Bulletfn)
 My uncle, curate of Three Towers with whom I lived, said to me one evening: Listen, John, tomorrow we will arise early and go to Madeline; the week must not go by without g1v- ing Homobon communion.
 This old Homobon of Madeline was a man of the old school, who had al- ways inspired me with great respect when he came down to the village Sundays in his costume of white serge, his high gaiters buckled to the knee and his enormous hat, like those po- licemen used to wear for four years, because of the bad roads and his ad- vanced age, the old Homobon did not come to the village, and for four years, during Paschal week, my uncle went up the mountain to carry mmuniOn to the oldest parishfoners-
 I was delighted at the prospect of taking communion up these beauti- ful mountains. The journey was not a very merry one, however, as there is always a little lack of gaiety when one has the good God with one, shut up in a little box.
 My uncle mumbled over some Latin words, and 1 gave the responses as well as 1 could.
 However, I possessed my soul in patience consoIfng myself with thoughts of how merrily we would de- scend the mountain. After leaving Madeline, we could go to the village of Saint Trinity, where the rector, an old friend of my uncle awaited us.
 What joy when,, about noon (made hungry by the bracing mountain air) we at last saw the tower of Saint Trin- ity, the new church in the midst of a hundred little houses with gray roofs; like 8 mother hen in the midst of her young brood.
 The Rector Blondin would see us from afar and would cry out, as was his custom: Welcome loiterers. every thing is burned, we shall be obliged to give you only a crust at the inn'
 I let my imagination run riot, pie turing some trout caught that morning in our honor, some savory dish of mushrooms and chicken. that Mr. Blondin knew so well how to serve
 Suddenly the sun spread out over the valley like a large golden table cloth, bathing the tops of the moun- tains in rose color.
 My uncle seemed suddenly to become young again, at the idea of seeing once more a friend of thirty years, & com panion of his in the seminary He ran with me, laughing and joining in my enthusiasm at some strangely formed pebble. some curious plant, or a butterfly with beautiful co1ors. From time to time we stopped to take breath. The road to Madeline seemed the way to Paradise.
 We left at break of day, and 1t was about ten o'clock when we arrived. As soon as l saw NJ. Homobon's house began to ring the bell on my saddle, but the doors remained closed, no one came to receive us. A little surprised, we went still farther on, when sud denly cried out: Uncle, uncle there is some one dead in the house, see a crepe on the door,"
 An, said my uncle, much moved, the old Homobon is dead. It was quite true. Suddenly the day became very gloomy. Where were Saint Trinity. M. Blondin, our dinner?
 Once outside the house I turned and looked at my uncle. He understood
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
FLoRILLA TALKS OF BIRDS AND
 FLOWERS.

Alberta: Thought your beet and car rot were very pretty the last time saw them.
 Frank Guess you have got the wrong initial for F1orilla's family name
 Polly Peppermint: Must be you like the birds very well. I am 8 great low house last summer and I would watch the little martens when they went in to it. How amusing it was to see them carry feathers and straw to make their nest.
 Patience: How nice 1t will be if the sisters of the Social Corner will write how to make flower beds and how to plant flower seeds.
 I planted pansies, which Is my fav orite flower, in a box last spring, and when they were up high enough I transp1anted them in little flower bed; and also did the same with pinks.
 I called on Alberta and Celinda last summer, and they had some very pret- ty flowers. Hope they will have as pretty flower beds this summer as they did last summer.
 again. Your stories always make The Corner enjoyable to read.
 Ce1tnda: Have you gone on 8 vaca- tfoIi? Hope if you have you will not forget The Corner. Your little girl is certainly smarter than some of the housekeepers.
 Will some sister tell me how to stop by hair from falling out every time it is combed, and 1t is very dry?
 Lue of Canterbury: Sorry I haven't any cards on hand to s-1 d to you. Would like to send one very well.
 Will say Goodbye.
 FLORILLA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

driving them away. Bags of sulphur are also good to place around on the pantry shelves and in the flour barrel
 To drive mosquitoes awav from the house, take a piece of gum camphor about one-third the size of an egg and eyaporate 1t over 8 lamp, or candle, taking care that 1t does not ignite. The smoke will soon fill the room and expeI the mosquitoes. Wipe off window and door screens with kerosene every few daEa;
 trap smoke the trap for five minutes; the smoke seems to remove the odor that warns them away.
 For insect bites. make a preparation of equal parts of ca.nphor. heartshorn of sassafras. A very little of this will cure the pain from g. severe bite.
 Oil of lavender is very good to keen away mosquitoes.
 l find good way to trap flies is to take the Tanglefoot paper. roll in cor uucopia shape, and hang up by the small end in the middle of the room; pin paper around the bottom to pre- vent the glue from dripping on the floor. In this way they are cut of the way, and not into everything: and then the flies are apt to fly high.
 Buy square of soapstone and use it for an iron stand (for sadirons). The irons hold the heat much longer. To prevent iron pots or tinware of any kind from rusttng, rub well before they have ever been used with fresh lard; heat thoroughly and wipe dry with cloth or tissue paper.
 AUNTY.
 WiIljpaop+io
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

The weather through April had been pretty ehangeable, but now May had come with warm air, pleasant sunshine and just fine for housekeeping. Sev- eral of the Social Sisters had taken their sewing and met at Biddy's and were happily discussing the favorite topic of all women, their special tricks about house cleaning.
 Samantha was telling how she cook ed up a good lot ahead so it was aI- most picnic; said, Josiah used to dread cleaning time like smallpox. Now he would help quite often when the critters didn't need all his time."
 Auntfe, to whom she was talking, said 1t was generally lack of system which caused all the trouble about housecleaning and trying to do more than one could accomplish in one day.
 Just then both happened to catch word from Ready, who was telling how sorry she felt for Jane Ann.
 Why. Is she sick?'' asked Biddy. T was looking for her.
 Yes, she and Nat were out riding and the horse ran away with them. Both were thrown out and she hurt her shoulder quite badly. She is afraid her house cleaning will have to wait a while.''
 Here Fairy God Mother joined the crowd and after questions and answers in regard to her health she turned to Samantha and wanted to know if it w as true JOSIdn lnI6nOeQ d new barn. "A little bird whispered he was and I thought it would be good time for a social gathering
 Why certainly! Come by all means" said Samantha. He intends to build right away"
 About the middle of May the sisters had finished house cleaning and were ready for frolic. One afternoon sev- era1 received calls on the phone and promised to notify others. Next morn
 
 evening. Those who had teams, or autos, called on near friends and all roads led to Josiah's that lovely moon light night.
 The barn was located on a, corner, and near the house, and the ladies af- ter leaving their wraps and lunch box es repaired with all haste to the new barn.
 Until this time Fairy God Mothers plans had remained a secret; but here she came in her airship bringing a whole crowd with her. Balsam Fir Maine Lover, Diana, Grandma, An Ob- server, Whip-Poor- Will (w11o was merrily whistling as usuaD, and the Editor. They called on the way for M. D., real anxious in case of acci- dent to have him along but as usual he was too busy to leave.
 Merry words greeted all and most of the sisters thought simply a good time for all had been planned, but here the Editor called the attention of all. He had been requested, he said. to announce an Old-fashioned Spelling Bee. Many were the laughs this call ed forth and jokes were passed about
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

, me at once Jack" he said, ''M. Blon- din must excuse us today; we cannot for the sake of a good dinner, take this holy communion all day with us on these roads. It is the body of our Saviour, and it's place is in the Tab ernacle. Instead of going to Saint Trinity, we must return home quietly.'
 How sad Three Towers seemed to me in retrospect. I thought, with a chflds inconsequence, that M. Homo bon might have waited day or two longer before dying.
 My uncle, too, became thoughtful and I felt he shared my regrets. Even the Saints have their weaknessess!
 We commenced to retrace our steps, when suddenly, in the first turn of the road we met a sheperdess, who shyly beckoned to us. l said, it is Sylvanie, who received confirmation at the same time I did last year, and who always ranked first in the catechism." e.
 SylVanie timfdly approached. l had often played with her, and was not sorry to see her again. My uncle ask ed her in a kind, fatherIy way, why she had not come down to Three Tow CTS to take her Easter communion.
 T wanted to come sir" Sylvanie answered. @'but Three Towers is far away, and my master Is not over in- sir? Will you watch my sheep a mo- ment, while 1 go and beg a piece of bread? My dog, Labie, has eaten all my lunch. and as no one ever goes by here, 1 am afraid 1 shall have to wait until evening with nothing to eat" So you have eaten nothing, SyIvanie'' said my uncle, nothing at alI?' Since last nights supper you have neither eaten nor drunk?"
 Neither eaten nor drunk. sir. Not even a drop of water? Nor even gath cred some bIaclzberries along the way?'
 Sylvanie s1nothered a tiny laugh. "Ah, sir, you know surely that black berries are not ripe in Aprili'
 My IDC1o then questioned Sv1Nanie and seemed delighted that she remem- bered her catechism so well. Perfect, perfect he said, Providence has wilFed it, truly the ways of God are ed to me, Run away for a little while, Jack, l am going to hear SylVanie confess" The confession was short dissolution soon given, for poor little sylvanie had no very wicked sins to confess. And now, my child, you are in a fit condition to receive commun- ion after having thanked Our Lord, who, by special favor deigned to come Him.
 sylvanie, pink with emotion, lower ed her eyes and began to weep.
 My uncle prayed in 8 low tone, the consecrated wafer shone in the sun shine between his fingers. Some birds began to sing: an odor more pene- trating than incense filled the air. I commenced to cry with joy, saying we can reach Saint Trinity before noon, where NJ. Blondin awaits us with trout, roast lamb chicken and mushrooms Then in a fervor of gratitude, 1 blessed the heavens, which, rather than deprive of our innocent pleasure, had placed my little friend Sylvanie on our route, ready to take communion instead of the old Homo bon.
 BY LUCY B. SAYIE
 Translated by Lucy B. Sayles. pde erlkcliS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
OLD TREASURES.

When Mrs. Ashton moved her fam fly to the old home she was surprised at the number of old fashioned gar ments stored away in closets trunks, chests and bureaus. although she knew that both her mother and grandmother followed the oldtime plan of Keeping things. ''Why can't I use these things mother?" she asked; ~they have besn useless long enough" T suppose you can if they are any good" replied Grandma Burton.
 There was 2 good dress of black alpaca made full skirt and short basque. This was ripped up and press ed and made into plain skirt and waist, which with a neck finish of white linen lawn made a very neat stylish visiting dress for grandma.
 A black cashmere of a later date, but also made full skirt and basque, was made into plain skirt-nOt to,S scant-and a, more fancy waist with s front yoke and belt from an old time black silk shawl. A stylish bonnet was made from the silk with the addition of a wreath of pansies from an old hat of black straw. This made grandma g. best costume.
 A gray poplin was made slz1rt-over- skirt and basque. This was trimmed with gray silk and by careful cutting and little p1ecing made two modern costumes. GrandmaFs had a fancy front of the gray silk and Mrs. Ashton had a gIimpe of white silk
 An old seal plush coat was cut into hoods TOT TuEuT9 uSe- one Tor grand ma was lined with the brown silk lin- ing and had ties of brown satin rib bon; Mrs. Ashton's had a lining Of dark crimson and brown ties. and s year old Madge had a lining of pale blue and brown ribbon ties. The left over pieces made caps for each of the small boys.
 An old fashioned black waterproof cloak, with a cape lined with purple flannel, was the next thing on the list The cane which had a hood was fl1at the incest thing for ''catch-up wrap Mrs. Aashton ever had and the bottom of the cloak made @ fine winter petti- coat for grandma: and a blue water proof with a cape and hood lined with red flannel made a warm cape for Madge to wear at home and the cloak furnished the oldest boy with an over coat for school. with the addition Of a velvet collar.
 An time brown delaine dress with bright leaves and flowers mads
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