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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-10
Concerning knute Benson.

The Herald is In receipt Of letter
journing in California this winter, in
which reference is made to Mr.. Knute
Benson. The letter was written Feb.
/, before Mr.. Benson died, but 1t gives
the nature of the trouble, an extract
being as follows:
"Mr Benson and wife have been stop
ping at the Portsmouth hotel, Hill
street, Los Angeles. During the past
ten days, or before the operation, he
suffered severely. On Wednesday
evening DR.. Winters was telegraphed
for, being in San Francisco. He ar
rived Thursday, late IN the day. This
morning Mr.. Benson was transferred
to the Pacific hospital where an op-
peration was performed by Drs.
Winters, Oates and Hutchinson. An
internal tumor or growth vas remov-
ed. DR.. Winters says his condition
subsequent to the operation Is good,
considering the nature OF the trouble,
and while a permanent recovery Is
possible, the case is a critical one,
the results depending on the nature
of the tumor, cancerous or otherwise" "
AS has already been noted in these
columns. Mr.. Benson died Monday
morning. The letter also adds that
among San Juan people wintering in
Los Angeles are Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard jenkins, Mrs. VIM. Stanger and
child. Oliver Gluvis. and DR.. Winters.
and at San Diego. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Roberts, Mr.. Perry. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stark and Luke Hunter. the writer
having encountered the above.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-10

Ed. Brown came up from Farming
ton on business matters yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-10

Mrs. Keith of Bayfield, is visiting
her sister in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The mercury last night fell to 23o.
Seven dodgers were at the station house last
night.
Mr.. NJ. r. O'Sullivan is erecting bottling
house near the corner Of Patrick and Frank
lin streets.
Numbers of Alexandrians who now live
elsewhere have returned to spend Christmas
at their old homes.
Numbers of Alexandria business men are
distributing some Of the most artistic cal
endars ever seen hereabouts.
Mr.. Charles A. Cogan has put up in front Of
the NJ. Schiller Beef Co., property Kitson
Oil Lamp of 800 candle power.
A King street merchant said today that
through an advertisement in the Gazette he
had received an order from Cuba.
There were two or three minor cases before
the Mayor this msrning. They were simple
misdemeanors and were soon disposed of.
The postoffice will observe Sunday hours
tomorrow, the banks, government and city
offices will be closed as will be nearly all the
stores in the afternoon.
The members of Old Dominion Commandery,
X. T.. will assemble at their asylum at noon
tomorrow and drink to the health of the
Grand Master of Templars in the United
States.
Two countrymen who came to this city
today became involved in fight in market
this afternoon and were promptly arrested.
They left collateral for their appearance in
the Police Court tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Ms~GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRIA.
Woodward s. LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. w.
WASHINGTON, D..
Church Services.

Tomorrow, Christmas Day. the ami
versary of the birth of the Saviour of
Mankind, will be appropriately observed
in many of the churches of this city.
Special musical programmes have been
arranged which have heretofore been
published in the Gazette. Services will
be held as follows:
st. Mary's Church at 5a. m.
Christ Church at II a. m.
st. PauPs Church at IL a. m.
Grace Church at and II a. m.
Emmanuel Lutheran at IL a. m.
Trinity NJ. E. Church at 6 a. m.
M. E. Church South a. m.
M. P. Church at a. m.
The following is the musical programme
for St. Paul's Church; Hymn 40, Adeste
Fideles Venite in fat, Belcher; Gloria
Jubilate in f fat, Corbn Introit Hymn, No.
81, clark What Mean Those Holy Voices, "
Stair Kyrie, Elyey; Gloria Tibi, Monk
Hymn No. SO, Avis on; Offertory Anthem,
There Were Shepherds" Foster; Offertory
ABSORPTION, praise God from Whom All
Blessings Flow :" Sanctus, Stainer; Com
munion Hymn, No. 231; Gloria in Excelsis,
Old Chant. Choir: Sopranos, Miss Margaret
Veitch, Mrs. Blanche Berkeley, Miss Alice
Chinn and Miss Lucy Brookes Altos, Misses
Sara Rathbone and Janet Fawcett Tenors,
Messrs. S. Frank Field, Ben Wheatley and
Kenneth Ogden Bassos, Messrs. George III.
Evans and Harris Franklin. Organist and
Director, Mr.. Sherman b. Fowler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Christmas Eve.

The streets have been thronged with
people today, among whom were many
from the adjoining country who had
come here to make holiday purchases
Should the weather remain fair the
animation will be continued until late
hour tonight. There was joy on most
countenances. 1t was especially
marked on those of the younger gener-
alton. The tranquility which prevailed
on the streets was often commented on.
There were not, as on previous Christ
mas ewes, an incessant lodging of ear
splitting explosives in the shape Of toy
cannons, dangerous firecrackers and
other modern tortures, nor we're horns
blown into peoples ears at nearly every
step. These pacific conditions were
greatly enjoyed, especially by people
from the country and others having
teams to control. The serenity of the
present holiday season will never be
forgotten by those who believe in the
old observation True happiness is
of quiet nature, an enemy to pomp
and noise" The display of toys was
about as large as those usually seen in
this city during Christmas times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Work on Long Bridge.

The work on the stone piers for the
new Long bridge is progressing slowly.
Two of the piers on the south side of the
draw remain to be built, as we'll as the
heavy stone abutment for the Virginia
approach to the bridge. The contractors
have large force of men at work on the
foundation for the Virginia abutment,
and in short time it will be showing above
the ground. Considerable trouble has
been had in building the foundations for
this abutment, owing to the marshy con-
dition of the ground, butt is understood
the trouble has been overcome. Judg-
ing from the past rate of progress, it
will be several months before the actual
construction of the bridge proper will
begin, but the present part of the work
is the slowest and most difficult. After
the piers are completed the iron work on
the bridge can be moved along at good
speed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Selling Ice House Eggs.

An individual with a decidedly Ger
man accent made his appearance in this
city yesterday with large supply OF
eggs. They had every appearance Of
having been recently laid, being bright
and almost transparent. He was selling
them few cents under the prevailing
price and one gentleman purchased fif-
teen dozen and others smaller quantities.
The discovery was subsequently made
that they were ice-house eggs which had
evidently been purchased from COM
mission merchants and others and wash
ed and shined up to pass as fresh eggs.
Lieutenant Smith, one of the Teuton's
victims, brought the vendor to the sta
ton house. He at first said he lived
near Manassas and that his own hens
had laid the eggs. Later he acknow-
lodged he purchased them from others
and when brought before the Mayor he
said he was from Accokeek, Md, where
he purchased the eggs. The Mayor
up the case by finding him
So for conducting business without a
license and ordered him to refund the
money he obtained from the complain
ants and take possession of his goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
River Notes.

The winter schedule of the Weems
Line between this city and baltimore
went into effect yesterday, and the tri-
weekly trips of the steamer will be
abandoned until next spring. But one
trip will be made each week. The
steamer Calvert, which left here yester-
day afternoon for Baltimore, will be with
drawn from the route. Under the new
schedule the steamer Potomac will leave
here every Thursday afternoon, and will
leave Baltimore for this city Tuesday
afternoon. All the regular landings will
be made on this trip.
The little steamer G.. J. Seufferle,
which arrived here Sunday from Balti-
more, will go into winter quarters here.
1t is understood the steamer will be put
in order for charter for outings on the
river during the summer months.
The schooner Ada Ballenger ran
aground yesterday evening opposite
Motley Hall. She was pulled off by the
tugboat Major Beaverton.
The steam yacht Favorite, of Wash
ington, has gone to Florida with an ex-
cursion party on board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Christmas Eve Market.

The market was kept open during the
day in order to afford all an opportunity
to procure the necesaries and luxuries
for Christmas. The court was filled
with stacks of young cedar trees and
many of the benches were full of ever
greens, holly, mistletoe and other
growth used in holiday decorations. The
supply of poultry was by no means large
and prices were high. The better grades
of turkeys brought 20 cents a pound:
There was an abundance of rabbits and
a few 'possums were on hand. The
butchers mad slaughtered some "top' cat
tie for their Christmas displays, and the
fish dealers had on exhibition a large
variety and better specimens of the finny
tribe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
The Cameron Run Hounds.

Hounds met yesterday at the kennels
at two p. M, and after jogging about
two miles, we're cast in field opposite
the Cuyler farm. The scent being breast
high, the hounds ran at great pace,
crossing the farms of Cleveland, Green
and Cockrell to the first check at Straw
berry Hill; then to the north, crossing
the Little River turnpike to Cameron
Run and back through the farms OF
Catz, Patterson, and others to the finish
at Vaucluse. At the third fence, a
good post and rail, Mr.. Clark's mount
slipped into it and fell; mounting quick
", however, he led the field over the
next fence. At a big washed-out stream
none save Mr.. Clark and the master got
over, and had the hounds to themselves
to the second check, the first whips get
ting bad spill at the same stream.
Several big outstanding fences were
negotiated and the run was ideal, bar
ring the heavy going, owing to which a
slim field turned out. Those finishing
with the hounds were Mrs. CORTLAND
Smith, on Barrister; Mr.. F. Ambrose
Clark, of Goshen Hunt, New York, on
Oquinquit; the master, Mr.. CORTLAND
H. Smith, on Chappie Lee, and the
whips Epps on The Lamb, and Going'
on st. Vincent. The next meet will bt
Thursday, Christmas day, at East Falls
Church at eleven a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
CHRISTMAS.

Before the midnight stroke of the City
Hall clock shall have sounded the prep
arations for the celebration of Christ
mas will have been about completed.
Most of the little ones will by that time
be enjoying visions of tomorrow. May
the realization Of their dreams be equal
to their anticipations. Christmas is a
universal day of joy and, unlike national
holidays, appeals to all of every tongue
and cline. 1t is celebrated in one way
or another wherever the Christian faith
has been planted. Our sturdy ancestors
gathered around the blazing yule log and
discussed the boar's head, their chief
Christmas dish. In our day the boar's
head has given place to more dainty
edibles, and instead of the yule log
modern heating appliances are in evil
dence, while gas jets and in many in
stances electricity enliven Christmas
scenes. In certain parts Of this country
many years ago there was a disposition
on the part of some conscientious people
to ignore this greatest of all days of the
calendar. Their action was the outcome
of the chronic broils in the mother
country where misguided men often
came to blows in controversies over the
manner in which the Creator should be
worshipped. In the South, however,
the spirit of the early English settlers,
who venerated Christmas, has never been
eradicated; hence attempts to supersede
it by Thanksgiving or New Years Day
have proved failures. In the olden
times the day was celebrated more elabor-
ately than now. In fact it was by no
means contracted to one day, but the
festivities generally lasted six or seven
days. Christmas week was the holiday
season, during which time the baronial
mansion, farm house and cottage were
scenes of happy gatherings. But times
have changed People are not living
now as they did in the first half of the
nineteenth century and previous to that
time. There is hurry and hustle every
where and but few can spare week from
their respective calliDgs. The occasion
is consequently limited to but one day
for the great majority. May it prove to
all feast of good things for soul and
body, and especially to those in our own
city, where Christmas is the most cher
ished of all days in the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Sale of the Cotton Factory 4.

The Mount Vernon Cotton Factory
was sold today by Mr.. Samuel H. Lunt,
auctioneer, to Messrs. J. & H. Aitche-
son, for $14, $50. The sale was made
under decree of the Corporation Court
in the suit of Mr.. Charles Mite ct al,
agents, against HenryC. Chapman ct al,
Messrs. John NJ. johnson and james r.
Cation being the commissioners. The
building fronts on Washington street
252 feet 5 inches and extends on Pen
dleton street 1923 feet 5 inches. The
Messrs. Aitcheson say they have not yet
fully formed their plans for u tilizing the
building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Personal.

Gen. Fitzbugh Lee was in Freder
icksburg yesterday to see his brother
Robert c. Lee, who is very sick at the
Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Leterman with
their daughter, Miss Camille, and Their
little son are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Strauss. Miss Hortense Leterman
is spending the holiday season with
friends in Baltimore.
Miss Mai R. Grecnwell, Miss Florence
Sullivan, and Miss Lottie Greenwich will
sing at st. Mary's Church at the five
O. clock service tomorrow morning.
Cadet Chas. NJ. Nash is spending the
holiday with his mother in this city
Mrs. jamie Atkinson and family have
gone to South Carolina for the winter.
Mrs. VIM. II. Bacon, is spending
Christmas in Branchville, S. G.
Mrs. James H. Corbitt left on Mon
day for Alexandria to spent the Christ
mas holidays. Norfolk Landmark.
Misses Kroes Ficklin and Oreon
Bruce, teachers in Lee School, having
completed the professional course of
study, embracing general history, civics,
English language and liturature, physical
geography, algebra, pedagogy and school
law, have been licensed to teach in the
public schools of Virginia without
further examination.
Mr.. Lee Finks, who has for some
time been living in Tennessee, is on a
visit to his old home.
The condition of Mr.. Augustine
Jacqueline Smith, father of DIR. w. M.
Smith, who was stricken with paralysis
a few days ago, has improved. For
many years Mr.. Smith was the confden-
tial adviser of the late millionaire mer-
chant, Charles B. Rouss, and is former
president of the Maryland Agricultural
College. His grandfather, Gen. John
Smith, represented this district in Con-
gress for Is years.
The condition of Corporal Appleby,
whose skull was fractured in the ac-
cident on the electric railway Sunday
afternoon, is improving. He is still at
the Alexandria Hospital.
Mrs. G. F.. NJ. Johnson and her
daughter, Miss Kate, will spend the
winter in Baltim ore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Protected Eleven Story Hotel.

The promoters of the project to erect a
modern eleyen-story hotel building on
the site of the present Hotel Lawrence,
lust west of the National Theater ON Z
street between 18th and 14th street,
Washington, appeared before the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia
yesterday morning to present their argu-
ment on the subject of the maximum
height to be allowed for the structure.
Messrs. Albert Garry and Robert Portner
propose to erect the hotel. The COM
missioners have the matter under con-
sideration,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Forfeited His Collateral.

One night last September, after an
entertainment in the colored Odd Eel
lows hall, Joseph Pollard, colored,
seriously cut George Jefferson, also col
ored, of the county, on north Fayette
street. Pollard lodged the police until
yesterday when he was picked up. He
left $40 for his appearance this morning
and falling to answer when his name
was called forfeited his collateral
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Irregularity Of the Trains.

The irregularity of trains, both steam
and electric, arriving in and departing
from this city during the past few days
has occasioned considerable inconven-
fence and annoyance. The steam trains
have been late every day this week,
while the run-offs on the electric road
have at times made the arrival and de-
parture of trains uncertain. The mail
due here early this morning was several
houre late
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Remains Shipped.

The remains of Private Woliver, who
was killed in the accident on the electric
railway Sunday afternoon, were today
shipped to Jonesville, Lee county, by
Mr.. VIM. Domaine, undertaken. Re-
liglous services were held at the latter 5
establishment previous to the shipment.
They were conducted by the chaplain
from Fort Hunt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation OF n Well Known
Chicago Physician.

Recommendation OF Well Known
Chicago Physician.
l use and prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children Of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands Of the most unpro-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mrs. Mary R. Melendy, NJ.
D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

Mems Silk Cravats in the new knot,
lined and French four-in-hand, in light,
medium and dark effects. These Cra-
vats are made from regular half-dollar
silks, and while the variety is extensive
there are only few dozen of a pattern.
We have special display of these on
counters in Tenth street building, where
you have ample room for selection.
25c Each for Choice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
County Court.

Judge J. NJ. Love presiding
Moore VS.. Early; unlawful detainer;
jury and verdict for plaintiff.
Court adjourned till Friday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & L0tlP0l,
10th, 18th 4 F StsN. w.
ITEMS High
Class CraVatS
For Holiday Gifts.

The newest ideas in Mems Cravats,
all the latest creations of the best for
eign and domestic makers, including the
famous Keiser Barathea weayes, in the
smart new shapes and rich coloringS
the ultra novelties and the more quiet
effects-but all strictly up to date. A
collection Of fine neckwear for men,
equaling in variety, elegance, and rich
ness that displayed by any house in the
country and surprising anything hereto
fore assembled by us. The values are
the best we know of at
s1.OO, $3.50, $500, $3.50
and So. 90 Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:26 a. m. and sets
Al p. m. High water at <:l9 8. m. and
$40 ID. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

Alexandria Lodge of Elks has been en-
gagged today in Frightening many households
which otherwise might have been cherries
by distributing baskets of seasOnable edibles.
They will give out about one hundred baskets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive organs
Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach
Troubles, and makes rich, red blood, health
and strength. Kodol rebuilds WORKOUT It's
sues, purifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of w. Va,
says | have used number of bottles of Ko-
dol and have found it to be very effective
and, indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. recommend it to my friends. E.
S. Leadbeater K Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
The Star of Bethlehem.

LIE QUAR- Ol GcbuiohOA'
Shining still, unJimmed by ages,
Beacon of pilgrim throng,
Voicing faith in alteration,
Blossoming from speech TO song.
Dancing moonbeams shod with silver,
Mornings sun-rayed disdem,
Pale beside the light transplendent
OF the Star Of Bethlehem.
FLORENCE TKRRETT.
ashyille, Tenn, Dec. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

sSTHE GAZETTE will not be issued
tomorrow-Christmas Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

WEATHER PRoBABILITIB.-For this sec
ton increasing clsudiness and warmer to-
night probably followed by snow Thursday
snow or rain and warmer fresh east to south
east winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

Mems Silk Cravats, in all the newest
shapes and latest patterns and colorings;
made in large English squares, French
four-in- hand, lined, and reversible four
finland, ascots, pufs and knots.
A Special Value at SOC Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

Impossible to foresee an accident. Not i'm:
possible to be prepared for 1t. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. Monarch over pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Household Goods.

Applique Pillow Shams, ACC to 500.
hpplidue Scarfs, zoe to Sl.9S.
Lace Curtains, Portieres and Table Covers,
Rnotted Fringed Towels, 25c.,
Table Linens, Csc to $50 yard o
Dinner Napkins, large size, SOC to SS:W'
Tea Napkins. soc, 75c, sl.oo and SIP: -
Hsmstitched Table Cloth and Napkins to
match, set, $40. ,,.u 40. % M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

A POWERFUL HEATER.-An Auto
Valyo Wickless Blue Flame Oil Radiator is
what you want An ordinary size room can
be heated to desirable temperature in zero
weather at cost Of about 1c per hour, with
out smoke or odor. Price $40.
f. NJ. ANDERSON Sole Agent,
dec24 81 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
LOST.
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR RENT.-FRAME HOUSE, rooms
No. Sl4 Franklin street. Enquire at No. 1ls
south Patrick street. deco II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24

HAVING purchased the business Of the
late firm of ELLIOTT & ROBERTS, wish
TO inform my friend, and the public generally
that | will continue TO conduct an OYSTER
BUSINESS at the old stand, No. 2l0 Princess
street, where will keep the best oysters to lie
had. GEORGE w. ELLIOTT.
dec23 81 Telephone l12.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Under-price Sale
ITEMS Smoking Jackets.

Mems Smoking Jackets, or House
Coats, in brown, blue, gray and tan
edges, sleeves, and pockets bound with
cloth and silk cord sizes "a to AZ inclu-
sive.
1915 Each. Regular Price, s..
Mems Store-First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-24
Ladies' Wear.

Nice line of Fascinators, Csc and SOC.
Ladies' Fulton Flannel skirts, 25c.
Knitted Skirts, SOC and $l.00.
Children's Underwear. 124c TO 6Oc.
Ladies' Underwear, 25c to $f.0O.
Ladies' Flannelette Waists, 49c.
Ladies' Silk Waists, light colors.
Pink, Blue, White and Crimson, $3.50.
Black Silk Waists, s3.49.
Ladies' Aprons, 25c AMI ACC.
Ladies' Postillion Ties and Collars, Csc
and up.
Windsor Ties, 25c.
Ladies' Black Rufs, 9Sc and up: =.
Large consignment Of samples Of Fur Neck
wear and Muffs. Martin, Sable, Isabella,
0nossnm and other grades.
0children's and Misses Sets, Muff and Neck
Chatelaines and Pocketbooks, 25c to sl.49.