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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

was here today and refused TO say
anything regarding the reprlmand
administered him for expressing his
opinion on the schiey- sampson con-
troversy, except that the incident
In so far aa he Is concerned. IL not
closed.
In answer TO a question. he said
that he saw no reason why he should
resign from the service. lie held "a
long conversation with prominent
friends today. and they say that he
felt the rebuke very keenly and took
exception 20 certain terms used.
They add that II IL possible that he
will ask for n court OF inquiry and
that until that time he prefers 90 say
nothing whatever, trusting TO the
findings OF such court 20 vindicate
him and show the Justice Of his at
titude,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
The Pope
RECEIVES

ROME. Italy, Dec. ~ - In the
threne roorn Of the Vatican today
TIE pope rscssved Is Of the cardinals
& Rome. who presented TO his holt
bT<a the seasons greetings and the
g,sd wishes ~ the church. with
npeh ceremony
The pope replied to the address tn
firm voice ana had the appearance
q being In excellent condition and
ureh stronger than reports have led
= believe In bis address he Ia
n<nt>t the condi ton Of the church.
SHARING that II rs the fault OF the
~<rtlng classes In this conn@ctlon
asrlored the sccialisflc subver-
OF the people against the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
mACLAY DECLINES
TO RESIGM--mlLES
May GET ACTION
Schley-Sampson Controversy Is Drawing Many
Men Into Its Meshes

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. "a
Affairs In the aftermath Of the
Schiey- Sampson controversy are
growing more lively, instead OF be-
ing brought to termination. and
Washington In agos over two partio-
ular features. the refusal OF His
torian Maclay TO resign and the
chance that General Nelson a. Miles
Will ask for n court OF inquiry.
Maelay gave as an ultimatum that
he would not resign and no replied
10 the secretary OF the navy today.
He requested the secretary 10 inform
the president that he had broken no
rule that he knew OF and thought
charges should be preferred before
he was discharged.
May co Anyway
Despite Maclay's decision he can
only postpone his dismissal from the
service for "A few days. He can not
be removed except for Just cause
and reasons given In writing" and
must be given hn opportunity 20
make explanation. Secretary Long
would then have full authority to
declare his explanation unsatiHfne-
tory and could summarily dismiss
him "for the good Of the service"
Gen. Miles IL Hurt
NEW WORK nac ~ Elan Miiea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
OPERATED

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. SAN op-
Grafton for the removal ~ gall
stones was performed on Former
Secretary Of War Alger yesterday.
with no serious results. Thu gener-
Al II reported az resting easy.
A noon bulletin today said that
Ayers chances for recovering were
favora Bile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Bowling Tournament

The nssbihiy hzndicap bowling tour.
tA1fnf 81 the Seattle AtaIefie eiub
eax wen Saturday niKht ~ Z. r. Pope
JAe best score for the open tournament
w. also made b Afr. Pops However,
tinfs bsat one prize mar BE- awarded to
: Hngie eentesfast. the prize for the
leftsr fonfsst VIII r. 70 Thomas Eowes.
Ehn mads neeond score.
NJ Fopc made q srore ~ zfs, inrigd.
- 4 handicap 81 Is points IN fhe
WE eontest, Hr. boues score was 2O7
WE . handicap Of 20 points. T.. l..
sieefe gold medals we're presented both
ta1testanfa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
TICKET fORGERS

KANSAS CITY. No. Dee. IA
rang OF ticket forxers has BEEN at
work IN this efty Tor the paAt few
weeks and the railway companies
are said to have lost thcuso rsds %
Cellars. A large portion Of the
lr4ndulenf tickets were on stock
.eqnsracf forms
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

cxfMFfA. Wash, Dec. sA--rhe
rceaticn 0feGov. Rogers Is but
<zAtly, II any. Improved. "A stated
& fhe Dispatch 90 the star ycster-
~ the governor Il q very sick
- nr. fnxham thinks he has
n>sing chance and may pull
seugh. but even In that case he
- b. eonfinod 20 his bed for some
- 10 come.
nulnonia last Friday nlght. after
<zFd days work in his office. At
zrf L was thought best 30 keen the
xss from the puhlic. as the attend
- Physician believed there was no
.2ese Tor Immediate alarm. On SAT-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Crane CAN'T ACCEPT
TREASURY PORTFOLIO
Has to Decline the Preferred Honor for State
Political Reasons
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, u. c., Dec. "a
II Was announced al the White
House this afternoon that Governor
Crane Of Massachusetts had declined
the position % SECRETARY OF the treas
ury. which n 20 BE- made vacant by
the resignation of Lyman ], Gage.
Political reasons are said 90 be the
ones which prevent air. Cranes ae.
ceptNnce Of the higher homer When
the matter was taken under constd'
grafton by political traders 81 Mas
sAchusetta. they urged on the gov.
ernor-elect the necessity Of his nli-
ing his term for the good OF the party
interests In the state. and his Ac.
ton was taken IN accordance.
BOSTON, Mass. pec. - Gov
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
uasls pu,y

LONDON. Disc. sx.-~Ths Times to-
day comments ON the choosing OF
King Edward 20 efblsrAt~ The ois-
pute between chile and Argentina,
and says that Il N as much the dnts
of the United states az N n ~ Great
nsttnin 20 preserve peace. ~ odds
that the oplnion 1t the American
government would receive the hearty
~upport ~ London and would insure
a psncrable settlement of the trouble.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

nuENos AInEs, Dee. ga Senior
Portela. the minister 60 Gale, has
been recalled and leaves Valparaiso
Wednesday. ilia recall meets With
the approval OF ths people, who are
imbued with n war spirit aH strongly
as az the outset VI the dispute The
government has resolved 70 maintain
It's rights untii chile shall make a
full explanation.
Conservative estimates place the
number Of men who WI hr mohil-
ised at the firHt call ~ not less than
10 600, and there In further reserve
Of 5000 young men who would re-
apond on notice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
ROOM WORKERS
CAUGHT IN ACT
Detected While Trying 10 Enter an
Apartment In Hotel Seattle

James flosan and Frnnk Patterson.
tso alleged Thieves, we're caught w The
Hotel seattle yesterday through the
rlsverne~s II Mrs. Atwood. the hoass
keeper. fbF capture occurred. u n said.
When the men were atfep1ptlng 70 enter
fsom with q Akeiet0n ksys Mrs. AZ
wood wa3 zolnE to the Office from bef
room she saw leo men IN the hkIlWay
attempting 20 nuiock a door she wsnt
hsrk 10 her room and called bell boy
She notified the police of the aTalf wAlle
tbe boY Waffhed the suspected room
workers Iwtective HyTnes arrived and
took thr mea IN charge. While he wes
taking them away ens % them attempt
90 90 drop a stslston key.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
IT'S UP To
KING Ed.
Chile and Argentine Ask
Him to Arbitrate

WASHINGTON. u. C., Dec. e. r.
Consul General Wilson at Santiago,
Argentina. has eahled the state de-
partmsnt that all diplomatic re-
sources between Argentina aud Chile
seem "a have hcen exhausted ana
Argentina has appealed 20 kinE Ed
ward TO arbitrate. Chile claims this
In exactly the course she adopted
two weeks ago,
This action has been expected for
the last few DAYS, but up Go this time
the government has taken no de-
clsivV action,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
RIVERS ARE HIGH

The Duwafnlsh river rose 10 feet
from yesterday noon until today ct
noon and il ntili rising Lake
Washington 10 five feet higher than
n ~as in July and the farmers are
thinking ~ asking that the portage
bctWe Lake Union and Lake
Washington BE opened
Much debris "a collected az the
bridges on white. Cedar. Black and
Duwamlsh rivers. and men are be-
Ina employed 20 clear the rubbish
away The rivers are Htill rising.
which ia due 20 the Chinook winds
and recent rains.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

ernor Crane gave out a statement
this afternoon IN which he denies
that political reasons compel him TO
remain n the state and thus decline
the treasury portfolio, lie says that
hts deciinatien MAS based solely on
Inability TO arrange his business al
fatrp on such short notice and illness
tn hIa family.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
EDITH ARRIVES
First Officer Thinks There Is No
Chance for Malieawan

The collier steamer Edith. from
San Francisco. is taking on "a $500
ton cargo Of coal at the bunkers. She
win sail for Frisco IN a day or two.
The Edith - q sister vessel 20 the
Inflated Maffeawan and ls owned by
Mr.. Jerome % San Francisco Speak
ing OF the latter vessel, the FIRST Of
ficsr Of the Edith thought there was
no possible chance Of ever hearing
OF her again. She had undoubtedly
sunk with all on board.
The Edith experienced fine weather
until she reached the mouth OF the
Columbia From there 20 the straits
the weather was quite saually and
rough.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Wrestling a, Georgetown

G~erT~ Kaneth auIl after fwe inmates
% wrestling wtfh Egpil klaak a. NnoFGs
tnWn Yesterday Afternoon knnufh -
teessd - the Greco nemaa STYLE. bat
woaid rns rDnirst aBy ether wsY when
kisnk arefef 20 ~ ~
Whsn Kanoth quit Wllsism fiirk. a
has ieen. went % With kisnk and gnvr
fairly sead sphibifion. aIshsugh be
VS. pat On the mat twirs W ten min
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Nothing Asked

WASHINGTON, u. c.. Dec. ga
Secretary Long said this morning
that Rear Admirals Brown and
Belknap retired, had not been oslted
20 explain their interviews Of sim
liar import go that ~ Gen. Miles.
Admiral Gohley went TO New York
this morning to obtain rest be-
fore deciding upon what action to
take in his effort to secure vindioa-
tlon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

Mrs Anna NacKnigfit today fled
: claim OF 1850 damages against
ne city She claims to have been
Permanently injured by a fall caused
~ tripping on iuoae plank on East
rpruce street between Nineteenth
en1 Twentieth avenues. The action
occurred October a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
PARKER NOW
A FREE MAN


Lawrence Parker didnt do IL. He
dld not help rob tho First National
bank In March 1900 At least, the
jury said &C. yesterday noon. after
20 hours aeglberation and prenedisa-
ton At midnight Saturday IL wna
given out on good authority that the
jury stood six 60 six. A. noon yea
terday they came into court and an
nounced that they stood u 20 /.
They had lined up that way since
morning. They told Judge Griffin
that II seemed unlikely that thcy
could agree. and Juror Thompson
stood an and said he was the lone
man He said. Il think that my
stand IL right. and know am hon
cat In II.
The attorneys on both sides and
the defendant retired 70 the ante
room, ard consulted for few min
uteA. when they returned. In an
swer 20 n query from Judge Griffin.
Prosecutor Fulton said he was wiil-
ing that the Jury should be dlscharg-
ed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Accident at Green Lake

Emmett Fits. n younR man who Hives
an Thirteenth avenue, met with n pain
ful accident yesterday afternoon at
0recn Lake While walking on a slip
pery iOR he fell. striking on his groin
He Is now AZ the Seattle General Hos.
pital under the care Of DE-. Ford.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
wui Try Hsrrses

WASHINGTON. p. C.. Dec. "a
ayron r. Hefrick. nj Cleveland. Will
now be rendered the treasury port
folio. IL ia said. but he may also de-
cline. az he has been offered the am
basssdorship 10 Italy and prrfrrs 70
live abroad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
ss5o,Ooo

HAMILTON. Ohia. p~c "a The
Champion coated Paper Works was al,
nest completely destroyed by nrc this
mornlnH, The loss IL $500 The
exact oFigin u the nrs Il unknown
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
WERE VERY DRY

ELLENsBuRG. wash. Dec. "a
81 Sheriff Browns enforcement Of
ne state law. this was a very dry
torn yesterday. as all saloons we're
<1ased from midnight Of Saturday to
Ulldnt.ht Sunday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Rev. Mcsvsrs III

rev. fdwin MSfrsrs. pastor q fhs
GRACE " ~ church. u vsfy W with
rneunonta AZ his hofur ~ ThiFtlsth ave
s,s,e south snd kiae ntrast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
The Christmas Argus

The Christmas Argus In most read
able. The Illustrations are not
stereotyped and the typographical
work Is up to It's usual high stand
ard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
WEATHER FORECAST

For Seattle and Vicinity Tonlgh,
aud Tuesday. occasional rain. brisk
south To west winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
HITCHCOCK
RESIGNS

WASHINGTON. Dee. 20. 1t
IL unofiiciaiiy stated this aftrr-
noon that Secretary OF the In
terror Hitchcock rendered his
resignation 10 President Roosee
fclt this morning There h said
to be no trouble Ia connection
} with his Office and affairs be-
tween himself and the president
} are amlcahie. hut the reelsna.
} ton. coupled with events aud
} rumorH OF the past few days has
} given flae 10 much discussion
} es 20 whether there IL such
} state OF absolute harmony ms In
} publicly announced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
BANK ClEARANCEs

Seattle bank ciearings today were
1853, s0T .50 balances. t2f1 57sTb.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Xmas at Van ASSET

The Sunday school at Van ASSET
will give an entertainment at the
Methodist Protestant church at Van
ASSET on Tesuday evening. Deeem-
Der a. a suitable program has
been prepared and a real good time
Is Anticipated by The little felkA Naea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

Will H. Morris, for the defense,
said he didn't know whether the n
we're for or against HIS man. but
that Parker desired decision. n
possible. Mr.. Morris then asked that
the courts instructions regarding
circumstaBttal evidence be read
again. lie said there was so much
noise In the courtroom AZ the time
that he ala not hear that part him
self, and ne doubted whether the
jury did. a turvman also asked
for them. They were locked w in
the clerks office, but Judge Griffin
rewrote and read n charge on the
desired point. Five minutes IN the
Jury room brought verdict. and
Parker was a free man for the first
time In q months.
His case has been pending No long
because he was convicted once. and
the case went TO the supreme court.
which reversed n. Parker r. we'll
liked about the jail, where he has
been a srusty for a long time, COM
ing outside almost at viii He has
often been sent downtown on busi-
ness for the iailers, He II a man
Of good personal appearance and
0f more than ordinary intelligence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

Citizens of Renton win meet to-
morrow evening at Oddfellows' hail
TO celebrate Christmas There viii
be an elaborate musical and liter
airy program rendered. There VIII
be n Christmas tree and every child
In the community win be given a
present. The ladies OF Renton have
been hard AT work for several days
decorating the hall. ana have sue
ceeded IN making It a veritable
Chrlatmna bower.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

"a Royal Christmas. an appro-
pirate cnntata " the program for
Wednesday night at the Battery
Street NJ. 4. church.
Al the First Unitarian church
Professor Landes. Of the state uni
versity. WIN give an address with
stercopticon Views There VIII also
be music and refreshments.
Christmas tree exercises viii also
be given at Grace NJ, T.. church Tues
day night at the Taylor Congrcga-
tionai church Wednesday night, at
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Georgetown. tonight. and ~ the
North Baptis church Wednesday
night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23
Some fhcidenta

An incident Of the trial Is worth
telling, as IL has subjected Walter
FULTON 10 considerable chatting, and
he has been advised 20 60 on the
stage ne a hypnotiat. While max
Ing his opening argument 90 the
fury, he said ~ certain testimony
FOR the defense, There II nothing
In that" An old Juror with Horace
Greeley whlakers, calculated That's
10, there isn't" And yet the old
gentleman went back on the prose-
cutor al last.
Another one h on win Morris. In
closing his address, he said, II inn
plore you, gentlemen. II you think
there II n chance that this man In
Innocent, aequit him. The court VIII
Instruct you that he is entitled 10
every doubt" some Of his auditors
told him after the jury retired that
this had q dangerous sound; but II
looks az though the attorney knew
the strong point OF his case. and he
has the laugh on the boys now.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

The Sunday school OF st Marks
Epiecopaiian church Viii not hold ita
exercises until next Friday afternoon
AZ $50. A Christmas tree and q
cantata viii then be given.
Santa Claus Will appear Christmas
eve at the Methodist Protestant
church and give away candles and
other good things A musical and
literary program VIII also be given.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

Gen. Miles Is Hurt
NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.--Gen. Miles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-23

II. Shorrock. Manager.
Alex. Myers. Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01

surT FOR DAMAGEs.-Jndge ]. K. M.
Norton, attorney for Mrs. Laura E.
Ridsway, entered suit today In the
Circuit Court for the city for Sis, GOO
damages against the w, A. & Mt. V.
Ry. Company for injuries received in
an accident on that road on the light OF
October IA, between Arlington JUNCTION
and the power house, in the county.
when train on that road was derailed
by striking a horse. The bill alleges
that the railway company did not have
the proper fencing, etc.. at the place
whsre the accident occurred, as is re-
qulred by statute; also that DO signals
were given at the crossing, and that the
train was negligently managed. Ii 10
also alleged in the declaration that one
horse had just passed over the track In
plaiu view of the motorman, notwitn-
standing which he did not check the
speed OF his train or give any signal,
and struck second horse which was
following the one which the motormsn
had seen. The plaintiff alleges that by
reason of the accident che was Sc
riously injured.
Judge Norton says that he will enter
suit 10 a few days for Mr. Ridsway aod
his two children, who were 90 the train
OF the time and who were also hurt, but
not go seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01

HAMPTON FARM.-A visit TO Mr..
CJurilsnd II. Smiths farm near Alex
sndria Is not soon to be fjrgotten. Tue
fsrm contains five hundred ceres and
has on it well arranged buildings. Mr..
Suith Is natural lover of horses and
he has shown much wisdom 10 selecting
those he has brought to Hampton Farm.
At the head of his thorougbbreds is ST.
Csrolus by st. Blaise-CariOa by King
Fisher. He will probably weigh 1906
pounds aud Is over 16 hands one inch
10 breeding and formation he has few
equals and no superiors. St.. C'rolus
has been mated to Countess, Os,racise,
Annie Miser, Verse and others and the
offspring should fulfill the hopes OF
their owner. At the head of the back
ney department is Bright Fire by the
world renowned Wildire who hiss taken
the first prizes on two continents and
whose get are worthy of their illustrious
descent. Mr.. Smith also has on hand a
foe stable OF hunters. hacks and driv-
ers, among them the most notable
prize winners Of the past year. War
renton VirginisD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Purcell. the venerable
mother OF Mr.. n. S. Purcell, died at
her sons residence near Leesburg on
Sunday last, aged Sc years.
A. farmers institute under the au.
spices of the State Department of Agri.
culture will be held in Winston Hall,
Berryville. on Monday, March 4.
The condition of Bishop Wbittle is
markedly improved. The Bishop now
sits up everv day, and large part OF
the day, and seems to be rapidly recoy-
eriOg his strength.
Mrs. Charles Mount, widow OF Chse.
Mount, died at her home at Mounts
Vile, Loudoun county, on Sunday, OF
congestion OF the lungs. Mrs. Mount
was about IS years old and leaves one
child.
G. II. Roby, we'll known bachelor
farmer and school teacher of Spottsy l.
vapis county, who has been missing
several days, was found 10 the woods
Yesterday, insane, and is now confined
10 the county Jail. His condition wber
found was pitiable, and the exposure i
probably responsible in part for his de
mented state.
Grand Marshal Francis V. Green'
has chosen both the civil and military
aides to represent Virginia in the in
augural parade from Richmond. MIR
Hugh Gordon Miller, assistant distric
attorney. will be the civil, and Colone
George Washington Taylor, who com
mauded the Fourth Virginia, aud 8
one time his brigade in Cuba, will b
the States military representatives
Both gentlemen received their com
missions Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01
Lansburgh&BrO.,
4ao to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON. DC.
An honest Medicine for La Grippe.

George w. Watt, of South Gsrdi-
ner, Me-, says: II have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots OF trash Of no account, but
profit to the vender. Chamberlsin's
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
mas done any good whstever. | have
used one bottle OF il and the cbills, cold
and grip have all left me. | coperatu-
late the manufacturers of an honest
medicine" For sale by Richard Glib
son, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.
March came In like a lamb.

March came In like lamb.
The steamer Belle Haven will re,um, her
trips on the ferry line tomorrow.
DR. H. z. Mayor will deliver lecture at
Trinity NJ. Z. Church tonight. Subject
"Mibing for Gold."
Officer Travers while on duty in tho north.
ern part of the CITY yesterday evening was
at acked by several dogs and had to kill enc
to keep from being bitten By the animal.
Cficor KNIGHT today took into custody a
hog which was found within the Copper tion
limits and had it oarted 20 the station house,
where is sques ks and grunts attracted large
crowd.
Tt is reported that the brick works Of Roam
Brothers, at Broad Creek, on the Msrylsnd
side of the Iivtr, about seven miles bslCw
this city, were destroyed By fire yesterday
evening.
The postofice here yesterday received
some mail from the Inflated ship Rio de ia
Metro, which was recently wrecked off San
Francisco ba,bor. TIE mail was in com
paratively good state Of preservation.
On the night of March A the electric train
leaving Washington at 1859 p. m. will iun
through to Mount vernon. On the morning
OF March an extra train will leave Wash
| in ,tOn for Alexandria at a. No.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01

DIVORCE SUIT.-The divorce case q
Gertie Eotwisle against Frank l.. Eot'
wisle, will be heard at the coming term
of the Corporation Court. There has
recently been fled by the defendant a
cross bill alleging that Mrs.. E0twistle
was a married woman at the time she
married him. and that therefore her
marriage to him was Invalid. The
plaintiff now lives in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-01

A BELATED ADDREss.-A large con-
erega'ioo gathered 10 Christ Church
last night to hear Rsv DR.. c. Ernest
Smith, Of Baltimore, deliver q sermon
under the auspices of St Andrew Q
Brotherhood AT 8 O'Clock DR.. Smith
bad not arrived, and after short ser
vice the congregation was dismissed.
A few miuutes thereafter DIR. Smith,
who had been delayed by late train.
arrived at the church. The bell was
rung and o msjority OF those who had
Just left the church came back and
heard an able and eloquent address.