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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
A Complicated Case. kessss'


A country squire is often called
upon to settle questions which tax
both his knowledge and his ingenuity.
One such matter was presented 10
Squire Prescott OF Banbury.
square" said a solemn faced man,
stopping the lawyer one day as he was
leaving the postoftice, there's point
I want you should settle, and whatever
you say I'll abide by it, whether you
think as / expect you viii or not"
"Well, let's hear what 1t Is" said
SQUIRE Prescott good naturedly.
Its Just like this" said the man,
stepplng closer and speaking in low
or tone. "Hen Rogers wants to trade
farms with me, but we can't quite
agree ON terms. His COW pasture Is
better than mine, but I've got twice as
many blueberry bushes as he has; his
corn 10 all started, and mine isn't, but
I'VE got screens to five windows and
two doors; there's less stones in his
meadow land than there Is In mine, but
there's more beg.
Now, / won't tell you which is which.
but one Of us thinks Hens collie dog
had ought to be throwed into the bar
ter, and the other one thinks that my
heller would just about even up. Now,
what should you say was the fair
thing?"-Youth's Companion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Reception.

Last night the home of Mr. X. KEN
per, on Washington street, was the scene
of a most brilliant reception given by
Miss Kemper, Miss Stratton and Miss
Flood, who, with Mrs. Flood, composed
the receiving party. This attractive
home was at its prettiest last night, the
decorations of poinsetta, holly and greens,
with the red-shaded lights, producing an
effect most charming. The hostesses
were kept busy during the hours of the
reception greeting their many friends, as
were also the pretty girls who served at
the daintily spread tables in the dining
room. A feature of the reception was
the typical holiday music rendered dur
ing the evening by colOred fddlers
and banioists in their happiest style.
After the general reception was over
quite a number of the intimate friend
of the hostesses remained and watched
with them the death of the old year and
the birth of the new.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Marriages.

Mr.. J. A. #. Shirley and Miss
Abrianna Allen, both of this city, were
married in Washington yesterday.
Mr.. John Fronek and Miss Mary
Elmer, both of Washington, were mar
ried this morning at the parsonage OF
the Baptist Church by Rev. DIR. Hunt.
Harry Hoskinson and Miss Carrie NJ.
Walker, of Gaithersburg, Nd, were mar
ried yesterday at the home of a relative
of the bride, in this city, Rev. d. l..
Blakemore, of Fairfax Courthouse NJ.
E. Church South, who is cousin OF
the groom, officiating. The couple de-
parted after the ceremony for a north
ern bridal trip.
The marriage on October s, 1902, OF
Mr.. f. J. Barron, of this city, and Miss
Elizabeth Goebel Sauntleman, OF
Columbus, Ohio, has been announced.
The bride is niece of the late VIM.
Goebel, of Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
When rlssot WINS satisfied.

An interesting story is told OF
jacques Tissot. the great French paint
er. While in England he painted
beautiful religious picture and, meet
ing a countrywoman. asked her opin-
ion of his work. Its a chef d'euvre."
she replied, giving remarkably just
and detailed appreciation of the va
rious merits of the painting.
"Are you satisiedY" asked friend.
Tisso/ answered in the negative. He
entirely repainted his picture, working
night and day.
When finished, he sent again for his
fair critic, who pronounced 1t admira-
BILE and remained silently admiring 1t
with smiling criticism.
- Are you satisfedf" asked the friend
again when the lady had departed.
NO" replied the artist, and he set to
work for the third time.
When the Parisienne saw the new
painting. she gazed at it for some mo-
ments with evident emotion and then
without a word sank softly to her
knees and began TO pray.
"Are you satisfied nowT whispered
the friend, and Tissot said Eyes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
ALL Had Survived.

On the 3lst of December, 1901. four
teen gentlemen who had arrived at diff
ferept mile posts on the road of life,
were enjoying social converse in the
Office of friend where numbers gather
during the day and early part of the
night The mortuary list of the year
had appeared in the Gazette and the
basis of the conversation was the death
rate in Alexandria, which averages nearly
one each day of the year, counting men,
women and childred, white and colored.
One of the party remarked that out of the
fourteen, considering the inaexible law OF
mortality, some at least of the party
would be missing one year hence. A
list was made of all present, and last
night, one year later, the roll was called
and all were found 10 be still in the land
of the living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
The First skaters.

1t is very doubtful which race first
skated, for traces have been found
among prehistoric remains all over
northern Europe indicating that the
art was practiced by primitive peoples.
The Eskimo of the farthest north are
also found to be In possession OF run
ners carved from whalebone.
Skating is mentioned by a Danish
historian about 1874, and Fitzstephen
in his History of London says that
In the twelfth century young men
fastened the leg bones Of animals I'M
der their feet by means OF thongs In
order to slide along the ice. This
statement is confirmed by the pair OF
bone skates of the period now In the
British museum. 1t is likely, however,
that these early Londoners got the
idea from Holland, probably via Lin
colnshire, where skates have been
used on the frozen fens from very re-
mote times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
LOCAL BREvITIEs.
A Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.
The hunting season is over.
A black kid glove found at Christ Church
last night was left at this office.
Remember that the most brittle thing in
the world is New Year resolution.
Skating on sections of the old canal is be-
ing enjoyed by many young people OF this
city.
The large doll baby in the show window at
Mr.. b. B. Smiths store will be drawn for to-
night,
Chicken thieves raided the premises of Mr..
John Lawler. on lower Wolfe street last night
and stole two hens.
An unusually large number Of gunners
from Washington, several with full packs of
hounds. have come to this neighborhood on
hunting trips recently.
The alarm Of fire shortly before ten o'clock
last night was caused by the burning oil q
window shade in a house occupied by col
ored family on south Lee street, near Franklin.
On account of the scarcity Of coal the Vir-
pipia Glass Factory at West End gave holiday
today. bat will resume operations tomorrow.
All of the factories are feeling the scarcity of
coal.
Tonight is the time for the monthly meet
ing of the City School Board, but the date
falling on New Years Day and there being no
business Of interest TO be transacted, the meet
ing, il is understood, will not be held.
Alexandria Council, Jr. o: U. A. NJ, No.
SO. will hold regular meeting this evening.
Business Of importance will be transacted.
The special feature of the evening will be the
election and installation of officers for the en-
suing six months.
One year ago last night 80 gentlemen
gathered in n popular cigar store TO watch
the passing away Of the old year and the
birth of the new. All but one assembled
again last night, death baying struck down
one member OF the parry during the year 1902.
The Erwood Stock Company again perform
ed at the Opera House last night. when The
Dauites" was produced. The piece was we'll
staged and the caste acquitted themselves ad-
mirably. The specialties were very fine and
met with vociferous applause.
large number of young trees have lately
been set out in the Presbyterian cemetery,
both in the old section where many trees have
of late years disappeared and in the new,
which WILL doubtless, at no distant day be-
come one Of the pretiiest Of our burial places.
The numbe' Of floral remembrances seen in
the cemeteries exceeds that of other years.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton Yesterday TO Jerry Stokes and Julia
Thomas both of Alexandria; Isaac S. Cooper,
of Stafford county, and Mabel Anderson, Of
Hanover county: James 4. T. Shirley aud
Abrianna Allen, both Of Alexandra; King
c. Spindle and Ora Bradley, both Of Fairfax
county: Spencer Darr and Martha Trammell,
both of Fairfax county; Henry Mitchell and
ANNE Magdalene Alexander, both of Loudoun
county, and to Turner Il. Garrison and Lucy
A. Woodward, both of tarrisonyille.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Death of Old and Birth of New Year.

Many people engaged last night in
watching the expiring year and the adj
vent of its successor. There were lights
in many houses where companies had
gathered, and cheer was dispensed. The
streets, too, were alive with people, and
there was joy in the air generally. The
little boys with their horns and explo-
siyes occasionally made their presence
known, while many older ones of both
sexes expressed joy in different ways.
The various clubs of the city had prepar-
ed tempting collations, and the members
and their friends had pleasant expert
epces until after the birth of the New
Year. Shortly before II O'Clock the
clock in the City Hall steeple began to
toll, and simultaneously numbers of
steam whistles throughout the city and
on the river "let the whole thing go, !"
and for about ten minutes the changing
of bells, the shrieks of whistles, the dis
charge of firecrackers and firearms, and
the yelIs of many of the younger genera
ton produced the greatest din. About
an hour after the birth of the New Year
the city had assumed its normal condl-
ton by the adjournment of the various
social gatherings and by those who had
been in the streets seeking their homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
A Pretty Wedding.

A pretty marriage occurred in Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church at $3.50
o. o'clock yesterday evening, when Miss
Julia Calvert Hunter, daughter Of Major
Robert w. Hunter, of this city, became
the bride of Robert Macmillan Kennedy,
of Camden. S. G. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. N. 2. Dame, of
Winchester, in the presence of large
gathering of relatives and friends ofthe
parties. The church was prettily dec
Grated with palms and plotted rlants.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Carrie Stuart Hunter, and Mr.
Lawrence Mills, of Camden, s. O., was
best man. Little Miss Margaret Camp
bell, niece of the bride, was flower girl.
The ushers were: r. Stuart Hunter and
Edmund p. Hunter, brothers of the
bride; Julian s. Jones, of Baltimore;
David II. Riddle, of Chambersburg, Pa. ;
Stuart Johns, of Norfolk, and George @.
Stuart. The bride entered the church
on the arm Of her father, who gave her
in marriage, and was met at the chanvei
by the groom anu MS D0o' a.
was gowned in embroidered crepe Ie
chine and chiffon ornamented with pearls
and carried shower bouquet OF bride
roses. After the marriage an informal
reception to the bridal party was held at
the residence of Major Hunter, on Prince
street. Later the bride and groom left
for wedding trip. Subsequently they
will reside in Camden, S. G. Among
the out-oftown people present were
Gen. w. H. Payne, Maj. Holmes Con-
rad, Col. John 8. Mosby, Gen. l.. L.
Lomax, Col. Thomas Smith, Mr..
Leigh Robinson, of Washington; Mr..
Bernard Carter, of Baltimore; Mr.. }.
Ridgeley Carter, Second Secretary OF Lee
CATION at the Court of st. James; Mr..
Oden Bowie, of Maryland; Mrs. w. II.
F. Lee, Col. Jos. P. Minitree, Mrs.
Robb, of King George; Mrs. Rosalie e.
Stuart, Miss Sally Stuart, Mrs. Hubbard,
of Norfolk; Rev. Philip Cabell and wife,
DIR. John P. Campbell and wife, Athens,
Ga; Mr.. Warrenton King, Mrs. K. X.
Henry, and Mr.. Malcolm Henry and
wife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Entertainments Last Night.

Alexandria Lodge of Elks gave an
other of their elaborate entertainments
last night. There was large assem-.
blace of the Elks and their friends anc
the company did not adjourn until late
hour. There was a tempting spread
with all It's accomplishments, and during
the evening number of impromptu but
entertaining speeches were made.
The Bachelor Club gave their annual
New Years Eve entertainment, and all
who attended are profuse in their ex-
pressions of delight with their expert.
ence. There was large company, and
it was seen by those having the affair in
charge that each attendant spent
oleasant evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Paul the Tyrnnt.

Paul l. of Russia was very deaf and
also very tyrannical. One day an
abide camp, intending to please him,
approached and cried in his ear, II
am glad to see, your majesty, that
your hearing is much improyedT
"What is that you say" growled the
car.
Raising his voice, the aid-de-camp
said, 81 am glad that your majesty's
bearing is so much improvedF
"Ah, that's it, ehT chuckled the
car, and then added, Say it once
more"
The aid-de-camp repeated the words,
whereupon Paul I. Numbered, $50 you
dare to make fun of me, do you? Just
wait awhile"
Next day the aid-de-camp was on
his way to the mines of Siberia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Personal.

Mr.. Louis Folmar. jr., who spent portion
of the holidays in Atlanta, Ga, has returned
to his home in this city.
Mr.. William G. Hanckel, Of Charlotte vile.
il yising friends in this city.
Mr.. Randolph Ramer has gone to Romney,
W. Va, has old home, for a few days. :.
Mayor and Mrs. Simpson went to Annapolis
today to visit their son who is at the Navai
Academy there. -.
Mr.. Frank Nourse, now of Detroit, Men,
is spending a portion of the holidays with ms
parents on Braddock Heights.
Mrs. James Reilly gave an entertainments 70
her young friends last night at her nome on
south Pitt street. p;.I,d
Mr.. c. B. Marshall went to Richmond
today on business. .;.h,,
Mr. r. w. Falls, formerly of this city but
now of Washington, was the guest OF MT
John ]. Green today.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Sheay, train dispatcher Of the
Southern Railway, has resigned TO accept
ncsition on the Seaboard Air Line. His placs
has been filed by the appointment OF Mr. D.
Mrs ! ]. Sullivan and children have re-
turned home from Charlottesville and Caiyer'
ron after spending pleasant Christmas with
relatives and friends.
Miss Leona Sullivan has returned home
from Orange after spending quite a pleasant
visit with friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
New Years Day.

The weather today has been all that
could have been desired, sayoring of
that Of early spring. Both old and
young were out in force, the day being
a partial holiday, and many visits were
exchanged. The best of cheer prevailed
and 80 far as could be observed there was
nothing to mar the pleasure of any one.
AS is the usual custom, many people
kept open house, and the flowing bowl
and other seasonable refreshments were
decidedly in evidence. The public
houses were still dispensing Christmas
drinks to their friends. There was
general disposition on the part OF all to
extend the compliments of the season
and the best wishes were expressed by
all for each others welfare during the
present wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Not a Chicken Thief.

Officers Roberts and Beach last night
accosted colored man named James
Walters who had two chickens in his
possession. They concluded he had
robbed roost and took him in charge,
Notwithstanding he protested his inno-
cence, and said white man had given
him the fowls. Walters was taken to
the station house and locked up. This
morning he sent to the white man for a
confederation of his story when the
latter told the officer he gave the man
the chickens instead Of a turkey he had
promised him. Walters was released
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Christmas Celebrations.

The mission school of the Second
Presbyterian Church held their Christ
mas celebration in the First Church, on
south Fairfax street, last night. There
was large attendance of teachers,
scholars and their friends and the affair
throughout was entertaining and much
enjoyed. The souls of the little ones
were especially animated as is always
the case on such occasions.
The Village Chapel Sunday School
held their celebration last night. The
building was crowded and the affair,
which had been well conceived, was
elaborate, interesting and pleasant. Al
who attended were much pleased with
their evenings experience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Fell in a Well.

A lady living on north st. Asaph
street, who had been left alone in the
house a night or two ago, had occasion
to 90 into a wood shed. There had
been years ago a well in the place,
fact unknown to the lady, and it had
been planked over. The woodwork,
however, had become rotten, and when
she trod upon it the planking gave way
and almost within the twinkling OF an
eve she found herself in chilly water up
to her neck. With presence of mind she
succeeded, with great difficulty, in extri-
citing herself from the uncomfortable
and dangerous predicament and in drip
ping attire made her way back into the
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Phonetic spelltng.

The teacher of country school was
hearing" her spelling class recite.
She had just given out" the word
Aaron" which. according to her in
struction, had been spelled in this
fashion: big A, little a, ron"
The next word was gallery" The
pupil said:
Goal, gal-g-a-l, GAL" two or three
times and halted. Then, after hard
thought, he added:
big gal, little gal, cry, gallery.
New York Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Police Court Notes.

There we're no cases for trial i'll the
Police Court this morning. The negro
who was arrested yesterday for violating
the law requiring the separation OF the
races on electric cars left So collateral
for his future appearance. A white
man was arrested and locked up for beat
ing his wife. Clarence Anderson, col
ored. who shot Henry Stevens, colOred,
a week or so ago, gave himself up and
was placed in confinement Seven
dodgers were at the station house last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Local Option.

Petitions representing the required
number of voters under the local option
law of the State have been filed with
Judge James NJ. Love of the county
court of Alexandra for a special election
on the question of license for the sale of
Intoxicating liquor in the magisterial
districts of Washington and Arlington
in the county and it is understood the
election will take place in February.
Portions of these two magisterial dis
tricts are within the corporate limits OF
the town of Fails Church. The villages
of Rosslyn and Fort Myer, where the
principal saloons are located, are within
the Arlington magisterial district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

"As for pansles, every one you pick
shall have different character. Some
are perverse, like bashful babies, and
will not look you In the face. Some
are confiding, and some are even bold.
Go and study them il you are an I'M
believer, and you shall find that many
things that we call human traits be-
long In almost equal proportions to
plants and animals"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Sudden Death.

Capt. Horace ]. Gambrill, who re-
sided at Braddock Heights, died sud
denly last night. The deceased was SO
wears old. He was a clerk in one
of the departments in Washington and
returned to his home last evening APP
parently in his normal health. He was
taken sick during the night and his
death soon followed. Captain Gambrlll
had an extensive acquaintance in this
city and neighborhood and was popular
with all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
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, pnrifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of w. va,
saws: 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. +.
S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

Some trouble occurred between several
men in a First ward saloon late yes
terday evening which resulted in bad
language and blows. Lieutenant smith
and Officer Smith repaired to the scene,
but the affair had then settled and NO
arrests we're made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

pTNoTIcE.-Those in arrears Tor
subscription to the Gazette are requested
to settle their accounts at once. Out-of-
town subscribers can tell the date to
which their subscriptions has been paid
by reference to the yellow slip stamped
on their paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation OF a Well Known
Chicago Physician.

| use and prescribe Chamberlain :
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, 1903-01-01
Meetings.

The annual meeting of the George W.
Knox Express Company was held IN
this city this morning, when the old
officers were reelected.
The annual meeting ofthe stockholders
of the National Rifles Hall Association
was held in this city today, when a
board of directors was elected and Other
business transacted. The association
has lust declared a dividend Of s pei
cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
Expensive Headgear.

Father examining his sons expense
account at college)-Young man, what
do you mean by charging up half
dozen bottles Of whisky TO wearing ap-
parel during last term?
Son-Oh, that's all right; ] used that
stuff for nightcaps.-Town and Coun-
try.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
LOST.

LOST.-On the los p. m. electric train from
Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 30, a WRIST
BAG, in which was purse containing a Wis
iting card a tintype and over ten dollars in
money. The finder will be literally reward
ed by leaving it at No. S04 Prince street.
dec3I 3tz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

The watch meetings in the different
churches last night were well attended.
The services were interesting and in
structiye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-for TINS sec.
tion rain or snow late tonight ana on rluaS )
variable winds becoming fresh norteasteriy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:27 a. m. and sets
1853 p. m. High water at 1000 a. III. anu
1000 d. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

The Bore-I'm not feeling at all well
this evening.
The Belief hope it's not lingering
illness.-Kansas City Independent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

1t Is not enough to be Industrious:
so are the ants. What are you indus
trious about ?-Thoreau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

FOR RENT.-i17 and 4l9 King street
known as French's Book Store, Posses
sion Jan. l. Apply to r. F. KNOX.
dec24 tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-01

FOR RENT.-ROOMS on Washington
street now occupied by DIR. Green. Apply
at 1913 south Washington street. dec30 lw