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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Mr.. Rixey in Washington.

The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch says: every mem
Der of the Virginia delegation in Con
gress is now beyond the south bank OF
the Potomac, except Representatives
Swanson and Rixey. They will eat
their turkey, plum pudding. and Christ
mas pie in their own homes, except the
two gentlemen named. Mr., Rixey has
his family here, and makes this his
winter home. No member Of the Vir-
ginia delegation entertains so extensive
ly as Mr.. Rixey. He does it, however,
in very quiet way. The latch string
of the Rixey home hangs out to large
number of people. Mrs. Rixey's Vir'
ginia dinners have attracted consider
able attention here, and it is said that
when a guest once takes taste of Mr.
Rixey's virginia-grown hams, he never
forpets it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The members of the police force on
Christmas Eve presented Mayor Simp-
son with handsome Century clock
as a Christmas gift.
Some malicious person threw a rock
into the front window of the residence
of Mr.. Robert Wenzel, on north Pitt
street. early last night, and narrowly
missed striking lady who was seated
in the room.
The weather became very cold yester-
day, and last night the temperature tell
still lower. Much ice formed on the
shores of the river and flats. Should
the present cold wave continue for few
DAYS ice will interfere with navigation.
Drs. Jones. Snowden and Miller at Pollock
this afternoon performed an operation upon
Mr.. Rooney Clark, who has recently been
confined to his home on Wolfe street, by ap-
pendicitis. At last accounts he was resting
well and there is every belief that the opera
ton will prove successful.
Catharine Jordan, colored, a noted Wash
ington clairvoyant, was stabbed to death
shortly after dark at her home at Hillsdale,
on Wednesday night. Tho, murderer fed
without leaving a clue, and is supposed to
have rowed across the river in an open boat
to the Virginia shore.
So far as public demonstrations we're con-
cerned affairs in Washington yesterday were
on line with those of Sunday. Big horns
and bells were prohibited as well as the dis
charge of all classes Of explosives The day
was much enjoyed, however, without such
Accomplishments,
For long time storekeepers were annoyed
by early morning thieves who broke open
bread boxes and stole their contents. Milk
dealers are now complaining that their bot
Ties are stolen from the doors of residences be-
tween six and seven o'clock in the morning
A Virginia couple applied to several minis
tiers in Washington yesterday to be married
but were refused because the Would,be bride
was divorced woman. There is said 10 be a
tacit understanding among the Washington
! clergymen not TO marry divorced people.
NJ William Gibson, senior member of the
EN- Of Gibson Bros, printers, Of Washington,
died last Tuesday night. He was a native oil
Ireland and was so years old.
The children's celebrations for the Sunday
schools Of 81. Paul's and Christ churches on
"wednesday evenings were joyous occasions
and were well attended.
4 weIl-known advertiser In the daZette
savs he sold more goods this Christina than
during the five preceding seasons.
Durine the last few days the coal supply Of
washington, both hard and soft, has been
materially increased.
city Sergeant Cox yesterday gave the pris
oners In iail a Christmas dinner-turkey,
cake, candy, a.
The County Court, without tTansacting any
business today, adjourned till Monday.
There will be no Epworth League services
q, The AZ r. Church South tonight.
n, sam1 A. Wallis will preach at the r.
R. Mission Sunday the 18th.
An infant daughter of Mr.. Alpheus Robey
died last night.
The merchants report a good Christmas
trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Christmas Day.

1t was generally conceded that yester
day was the most tranquil Christmas
Day ever experienced hereabouts, yet al
concur in the expression that it Wa
most pleasant throughout and the
proper enjoyment of no one wa
abridged. The young ones were happy
with their early morning surprises in the
shape of new toys and other more usefu
gifts, and those who had sleighs among
their presents found the ground covered
with snow when they peered through
the windows in the morning and they
were soon out and coasting. Their
elders enjoyed the antics of the young
ones as they made critical examinations
of the membranes of Santa Claus.
The latter is always up-to-date. On this
occasion he dispensed modern battleships
and cruisers, electric trains, automobiles,
&c. Steamboats,, fire engines and hook
and ladder trucks also figured, while
menageries, Noah's arks. games, toy
books and the thousand and one other
devices calculated to interest the younger
generation were represented. Those OF
mature years sent more useful presents
to one another. These embraced most
everything useful and ornamental.
Visits were interchanged from early in
the day until late in the night, and all
over the city the best of cheer prevailed.
Extensive preparations had been made
and the flowing bowl and inviting sweet
meats were everywhere in evidence.
Many public resorts, clubs, &c, kept
open house most of the day. There was
comparatively no disorder, and the best
of feeling seemed to prevail among all
classes. There was a marked dimlnu-
ton in explosions, and this feature was
very pleasant to the large majority who
have from time immemorial silently suf-
fered from and protested against the in
,cessant discharge of firearms and high
and dangerous explosives on Christmas
Day. 1t is hoped yesterday scenes will
prove the beginning of the end of this
se;,seless custom. Nearly all stores were
closed in the afternoon and a general
holiday followed until this morning.
There was a fall OF snow Wednesday
night which, however, barely covered
the earth. The morning broke with
comparatively mild temperature, but as
the day advanced the northwest wind
blew keen and cold and drove most peo-
nile from the streets. After dark but
few people remained on the streets. The
scenes within doors were more inviting.
Genial parties were gathered in most
homes which were decorated and illuml-
mated. and around cheerful CRATES they
discussed the good things of the season
and engaged in exhilarating conversa-
ton until a late hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
an pper to Former Master Mechanic,

The Hotel Applch was the scene Oh d
delirh tful supper Christmas night, given
nv the engineers of the Southern Rail
.,rav in honor of their former Master
Mechanic. Mr.. y. Z. Sprawl, at present
located in Philadelphia, Pa. After the
repast, cigars were served when Mr.. 7.
r Harrington in the following fitting
manner presented to Mr.. Sprawl in be-
half of the engineers of the Southern
Railway. beautiful silver service OF SIX
pieces.
Companions: We have assembled
this evening for the purpose of weleom-
ing our esteemed friend, Mr.. \. f..
;SprawI. who has returned to our old city
for the Christmas holidays, and sir, it Is
INV great pleasure to have been selected
as the one to present TO you as small
oxen of the love and affection OF your
6. ends the engineers of the Southern
pa; way. this little present which we
.s"a, YOU will receive in the same
sn;r a VAT II il given. | wish to assure
,,on - ,ho, each and every one of us hold
Won in the gerv highest esteem and Will
aIwors feel tonor,d Is have you present
with us. We wish yoH and yours ' a Very I!
merry Christm as, and ma. " HAPPY E :,
Years. Ny CO wpanions join JIG ~
toast to our frien d, Mr.. n f. So 'a"i;
Mr.. Sprlw! SCENE dee2ly-touch, u ~
the kindness and affection which " =
shown him and referred to the remarks
of Mr. Harrington in very feeling man.
ner. Mr.. Harrington as toast master
called on several Of the engineers and
invited guests for short speeches, which
were responded to by Messrs. Harry
Brown, VIM. Bruin, Frank Larmand,
Chas. Davis, John Spencer and o. P.
Angelo. The latter took this occasion
to toast his former master mechanic,
Mr.. G. F. Thomas, who had resigned
Just previous TO Mr.. Sprowps coming to
Alexandria. Mr.. Thomas was pre-
sented by the engineers with handsome
pair Of solid gold Knights Templar
cuff buttons. Both of these gentlemen
are we'll loved by all of the engineers,
who take every opportunity to sound
their praise. The collation. was danitily
prepared, the tables artistically spread
and the decorations tasteful, rejecting
credit upon Mrs. Anna NJ. Appich,
proprietress of the Hotel Appich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Slight Fires.

A slight fire occurred about l O'Clock
yesterday morning at the residence OF
Mr.. Robert Wenzel 9l3 north Pitt
street. A curtain caught fire from a
swinging lamp which had fallen and Mr..
Wenzel was quite painfully burned about
the hands and face while extinguishing
the blaze. The fire department respond
ed to the alarm, but did not go into
service
An alarm of fire was sounded early
last night caused by fire in house No.
2l5 north Henry street, occupied by
colored people The department re-
sponded but did not go into service, as
Officer Allen had gone to the house and
extinguished the fire before it had gain
ed much Roadway. The flames resulted
from defective fue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Personal.

A letter from King George says
Miss Marcie Campbell, Miss Julia q
Hunter and Miss Carrie 5. Hunter,
daughters of Major r. w. Hunter, O
Alexandria, are visiting their aunt, Mrs
r. f. Stuart, at Cedar Grove.
Miss Edith Ramsay has returned from
Richmond, Va, where she has beer
visiting friends.
Lieut.. Charles Fisher, who has been
stationed at Fort Fremont, near Beau
fort, S. c., has been ordered 10 Dallas,
Tex, for recruiting service. Lieut..
Fisher and his wife will probably be
accompanied to Dallas by Police Com
missioner Thomas Fisher and wife, OF
this city, who have been spending the
winter at Beaufort.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Paul have gone
to York, Pa, to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Charles Stuart, now of Richmond,
spent yesterday with his uncle, Mr..
Albert Stuart, in this city.
Miss Bessie TIGER has gone to Column
bia, Pa, to visit friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Discorderly Negro.

A disorderiy negro caused consider pie
annoyance to passengers on the trolly ca
which left Washington for this city
Christmas Eve night at ll:2O o'clock
He persisted in blowing large tin horn,
and when demonstrated with Conductor
Goods, he became abusive. At Airing
ton junction he was elected from the
train when he picked up brick and
hurled it at the conductor, who was
then standing on the car platform. The
missile struck an from stanchion and
caused no injury. The negro's name Is
not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
New Building Association,

A new building association is to be
started in Alexandria, and today Judge
Barley granted it a charter. The new
association is to be named the Savings
Mutual Building and Loan Association
and it is to have acapital stock Of $500,
900. The objects are to loan and borrow
money, do a savings bank business,
build houses and do a general building
association business, The officers are;
NJ. B. Harlow, president; G. d. Hop
kins, vice president; E. j. Fleming,
secretary; and J. r, Cation, attorney
The directors include number of prom
inent business men Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Think Others Should Be Looked After

The item in this column last Wednes-
day which told of the arrest and filming
of Marylander for selling eggs in the
city market under false pretenses-ie,
averring that they were laid by bis own
hens on his place in Prince William
county, when in fact he had purchased
them from people who are believed to
have had some in cold storage
no little comment from people who had
had similar experience in purchasing
such articles from pretended country
people. Many had interesting stories
to recite. Some who were not
victims of the egg swindle had pur-
chased very common firkin butter from
countrymen in market at advanced
prices. The latter had evidently OBJ
tanned it from city stores, taken it &c
their homes, printed it in half pound
cakes placed a suspicion of buttermilS
upon it and then sold the compounded
arucle for fresh country butter. The
law authorizes the Market Master tC
seize and coniscate all lightweight but
ter, and if there is at present no statute
by which he can get at people who sci
a salty, rancid and otherwise unpalatabl'
article for fresh butter one should be en-
acted at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Remembering the Poor.

Alexandria, Lodge, No. 75S, B.
P. o. Elks, the Masonic lodges,
the Cooperative Charities Associa-
ton and other organizations, to.
gether with many charitably disposed
individuals, sent joy and gladness into
the hearts of many families yesterday
who would otherwise have passed a
gloomy Christmas. The baskets and
packages of reasonable necessaries and
iuxuries caused many a dull eye to glls-
ten, especially those of little ones who
had been overlooked by Santa Claus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Potomac Channel Deepened.

The large dredge Pugh, of the Kitten,
house, Moore Dredging Company o.
Philadelphia, which has been used FOL
the last two or three years in deepening
the channel over the shoal spots in the
Potomac river, has completed her work
and will be taken to Baltimore for the
winter. A deep channel has been dug
through the Kettle Bottoms, Smith
Point and Mattawoman Shoals, the new
channel ranging from 215 to $50 feet
wide. The new channels have been
!, owed by the lighthouse service and "a
c co. 'epth can be found from Washington
IN the ,Nay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Fired Into a Bedroom.

The danger incident to the careless
use of firearms on Christmas was de- E,
monstrated yesterday when a pistol ;, ball
entered one of the bedrooms of the resi-
dence of DR.. W. R. Purvis, III south
Columbus street. The ball passed
through pane of glass, struck the wal
and fell on the floor. The pistol snol,
Judging from its course, is supposed 10
have come from Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
s.narate Driveway From Railway

The Pennsylyania Bailroad has IoIcp
Of carpen ..ers at work rebuilding the
10 I"nr r rance VIII ID separates the driveway
from the railway across the old Long on :
bridge through the PotcHmac rar ara, ,o Inc
fence, which is about half a mile long,
is about eight feet high and = aoou i.
half completed. The fence is being r"' !
no in most substantial manner and
will be completed before the end OF the
next week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Church Services.

Services appropriate to Christmas
were held in several churches OF this
city Yesterday according to the an-
nouncements published in the Gazette
on Wednesday. Theseryices were fairly
well attended and the musical pro-
grammes were well rendered. In some
of the churches on Sunday next the
Christmas music will be repeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Patents.

Messrs. Davis q Davis, Washington
week of the following pa te " fe y
dents of this sta.'e; Clarence R p
Flowers, of Alexandria, .'hoe; Alonno r. e.
Cuthrill, of Portsmouth, as1'gnof n u
two-thirds to Charles A. Mclean ana
Harry L. Maynard, of same p,"o .,
method of coating ships bottoms VI
other objects; William Evans, OF NJ
folk. eyeglasses; Peter w. van de
Westelaken, of Alexandria, cask pitch.
ing device; Frank w. Wood, OF newport
News, electric bell; Benz. +. 0lddens' OIL
Lynchburg, watch protector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Wedding.

Miss Roberta Jane Turner, daughter
of Mrs. B. F. Turner, and Mr.. james
Robert Lyles, both of this city, were
married last night at the home of the
brides mother, 424 south Washington
street. The ceremony was performed
by DIR. George l.. Hunt, of the Baptist
Church, in the presence of number o.
relatives and friends of the two families,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Cards Engraved for New
Years.
MrGOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRIA.
Woodward & LothrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON, D.. c.
Knights Templar.

Following the Christmas custom of the
Knights Templar, the members of Old
Dominion G ommandery Of this city assem-
bled at their asylum at noon yesterday
and drank the health of the Grand Mas
ter of Templars in the United States.
After this ceremony p. E. G. Kempe
proposed a toast to Sir Knight Charles
Woodbury., of st. George Commandery,
of Beverly, Mass, to which hearty re-
snonse was made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Death of Mrs. Penn.

Mrs Susan R. Penn, wife of Dir.
George Penn, died at her home on Payne
street between Prince and Duke, about
10 O'Clock today. She had been in III
health for some time. The deceased
besides her husband, leaves five child
ren-three sons and two daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation OF a Well Known
Chicago Physician.

l use and prescribe Chamberlain 8
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, 1902-12-26
Died in Baltimore.

Henry NJ. Brooke, of Seattle, Wash
ington, son of the late Rev. X. ID.
Brooke, and grandson of the late Rev.
George A. Smith, of this city, died on
Christmas Day at the Johns Hopkins
HOSPITAL. Baltimore,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
KodoI 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 wornout It's
sues, purifes, 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 il to my friends. f..
s. Ieadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Household Goods.

Applique Pillow Shams, Acc to 500.
Applique Scarfs, 29c to 81
Lace Curtains, Portieres and Table Covers,
all prices.
Knotted Fringcd Towels, Csc.
Table Linens. 25c to Si.50 yard.
Dinner Napkins, large size, SOC TO $500.
Tea Napkins. zoe, 75c, 81 90 and $l.25.
Hemstitched Table Cloth and Napkins to
match, set, $40.
Ladies' and Gents Umbrellas. CSC to 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26

WEATHER PRoBABILITIBs.-For this sec
ton fair, continued cold tonight and Satur-
day and probably Sunday; minimum tenn
perature tonight about 120; fresh west to
northwest Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26

A spring-hanger on the Columbia engine
broke while ON the way TO the fire ON north
Henry street last night. The damage was
repaired as soon as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow ct 7:27 q. nc. and sets
4:4S p. IN. High water at GIL a. m. and
6:26 ID. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Today
and Saturday
After Christmas
Remnant
Clearance Days.

Among these leftovers you will find
the very best gathering of odds and
ends, short lengths, one-of-a-kind things,
and the like that has ever been offered
here-and at prices that will prove very
attractive.
This sale includes Handkerchiefs,
Aprons, Hosiery, Towels, Books and
other things, smirched or crushed from
handling or doing duty as Christmas
decorations, short ends, odd sizes, brok-
en- lots, &C., of Dress Goods, Silks, Rib
bons, Linens, Laces, Underwear, China
wire, Glassware and the like-highly
desirable goods for personal and home
uses, among which are many splendid
bargains. All of these, with the other
leftovers, are marked for quick selling,
and afford very attractive buying OPP
portunities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Gloves.
Ladies' Wear.

Nice line of Fascinators, Csc and SOC.
Ladies' Fulton Flannel Skirts, Csc.
Knitted Skirts, soc and $l.00.
Children's Underwear. lac to Coo.
Ladies' Underwear, 25c TO $1.O0.
Ladies' Flannelette Waists, ACC.
Ladies Silk Waists, light colors.
Pink, Blue, White and Crimson, $3.50.
Black Silk Waists, $3.49.
Ladies' Aprons, 25c anil Ace.
Ladies' Postillion Ties and Collars, 25c
and up.
Windsor Ties, 25c.
Ladies Black Rufus, csc and up
Large consignment Of samples Of Fur Neck
wear and Muffs. Martin, Sable, Isabella,
Opossum and other grades.
1Children's and Misses Sets, Muff and Neck
pieces, Zoe TO 800.
Chatelaines and Pocketbooks, 25c to $1.49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26

We desire to thank
you earnestly. sincere
Iy and heartily for the
tremendous patronage
you have favored us
with during the past
twelve months. We
sincerely wish all our
friends a happy and
prosperous New Year.
D. Bendheim & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Special.

All kinds of holiday goods will be reduced
to cost prices in order to effect rapid clear
ance before our annual inventory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-26
Requirements for
New Years Day.
Ladies' Kid Gloves.

Fowne's White and Black Kid Ct IN
Gloves. Pair. %AsOO
Our Celebrated Guaranteed Kid
Gloves, white, black and all col Ct M
ors. Pair. ........-...".....".........
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-01-17
Dispensary Sales For 1907.

Looked at from financial point Of
view, the Union dispensary has been
decided success. Gross sales az
gregate SOL, l,817.55. Net profits So
SS4 90. This is an enormous amount
of money for one small county to
invest in whishey for one year. And
it is moro than probable that two
thirds OF this money was spent by
poor men whose families were suffer
ing for tho common necessities Of
life. And this is not all that there is
to this already large tax upon the
poor man. One would have to know
how much has gone out OF these same
pockets for fines put upon them for
the privilege of getting drunk and
disorderly. 1t is often true that tho
would-be reformer holds up the whis-
key business in a most unfavorable
light, while nothing but pity is ex-
pressed for "the poor drunkard." 1t
is true that the whiskey business is
bod-has grievous sins to answer for.
Yet every one, who drinks does so
upon his own responsibility, and the
drunkard must answer for his own
sins-and they are most grievous. To
what depths must man have fallen
who can get drunk upon the money
that should go to feed and clothe his
family? How utterly unworthy tho
name Of "father" or husband" is
that man who can so forget the obli-
cations resting upon Him in those re-
lations? Such a creature has gone
down to the level of the brute, and
may deserve pity, but most assuredly
deserves the contempt Of every noble
minded man.