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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Fatal Accident.

There was but one accident reported
Yesterday from the careless handling OF
firearms, but that resulted fatally. The
victim was Ernest Dixon, young col
ored man, employed by Mr.. George
Wise at his residence on Seminary Hill.
Dixon had been carelessly handling a
cartridge pistol early yesterday morning
and had been warned concerning the
danger. At one time be pointed the
pistol 1T a colored person who was in the
room with him, and was again a1monlsh-
ed of the dangerous practice. He finally
took the cartridges from the chambers
and then replaced them in position,
when he turned the muzzle of the weapon
towards his breast and, addressing a
colored person in the room, said 'thls Is
the way they do it"-meaning the man
ner in which persons commit suicide,
but with no intention of shooting him
self. The pistol being Of the seif-cock-
ing pattern and Dixon pulling on the
trigger of course discharged it. Mr..
Wise. who was in an adjoining room,
heard the report and fastened to the
scene. He found Dixon Keeling on the
floor and attempting to walk, but he fell
before Mr. Wise could get hold OF HIM.
DIR. Slaughter was summoned, but Dixon
died before he reached the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Trains Collide.

Passenger train No. 2lS, running from
Harrisonburg to this city, ran into the
rear end of extra freight train No. 212,
running from Manassas to this city, one
mile north of Clifton at 1875 o'clock
last night. Twenty cars of the freight
broke loose on Fairfax Hill and came
back down the hill at the rate OF twenty
five miles an hour The passenger train
was running at the rate of eight miles
an hour when the wreck occurred. No
one was killed. The injured are ;
Charles Amos, engineer on passenger
train. cut over eye and legs injured
r. w. Dinges, mail clerk, cut over lett
eve and hand injured l.. NJ. Merrihew,
brakeman on freight, bruised consider
cbly;J. f. Rogers, baggageman, arm
Injured, and Dennis Jackson, fireman on
passenger train, ankle sprained. All the
passengers were Jared considerably by
the shock. The engineer of the passen'
ger train says hecould not see the freight
train coming until within one mile OF 1t,
and Immediately applied the air brakes,
which action, no doubt, saved the llye'
of hundreds of passengers. DR.. W. +.
Ford, of Clifton, was called and attended
to the injured. He was assisted by DR.
Kendam, one of the passengers. Th'
freight cars which were wrecked were
loaded with cross ties and heavy
timbers, all of which, including foul
cars, were burned. The wrecked
cars we're piled three high. The pas
senger train had an unusually large mum
Der of passengers aboard. A Chesapeake
and Ohio engine was telegraphed 70
and arrived about five minutes after tn
wreck occurred. 1t pulled the passen
ger train out from among the burnin
timbers. The track was cleared durin
the night and traffic resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26

become principal of Arlington Institute,
a young ladies' academy, upon the re-
tirement from that Institution of Miss
Rebecca Powell, with whom she had
long been associated. During her resi-
dence in Alexandria she had made
many friends and acquaintance, all N
whom regret her decease. Miss Chlnn
took prominent part in many Philan,,
thropic movements in Alexandra and
other parts of the State, and was prom
inent member of the Daughters OF the
the American Revolution. Funeral
services will be held in Christ Church
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, after
which the remains will be sent to Fred
ericksburg for interment. The services
will be conducted by Rev. w. I. Nor
ton and the pallbearers will be Messrs.
Norris Cummings, ]. NJ. Johnson, Jno.
Herndon, Lawrence Washington, Jno.
Leadbeater, A. G. Murdaugh, Douglass
Stuart and Col. J. A. de Lagnel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
The Sunday Schools.

The Sunday schools of Christ Church
and st. Pauls Church held their re-
spective Christmas celebrations on
Thursday evening and the Sunday
school of Emmanuel Lutheran Church
held their celebration last night APP
propriate exercises were held, consisting
of the singing of carols, addresses and
the distribution Of candies, nuts, DC.
The morning school of the Second Pres
byterian Church will hold its celebration
on next Tuesday night at 1870 o clock.
The NJ. f. Church South Sunday school
will hold its celebration next Monday
night at 1880 O'Clock and the SUNDAY
schools of the other churches will hold
their celebrations later in the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There is an abundant supply OF oysters
at the wharves, but prices OF the past
few DAYS are still maintained.
There will be services at the K. k.
Mission Sunday afternoon at 4 P. m,
Mr.. Netherland will sing solo.
The schooner Allen has sailed from
Port Tampa with fertilizer for the Alex
andria Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
1t is said that parties are in the city
making arrangements for starting anoth-
or glass mandatory on the triangular
tract of land north OF the Belle Pre- Bottle
Works
The Portner Brewing Company has
established a brilliant electric light IN
the cupola of the cotton factory.
Which is now used as the company's
bottling department.
The schooner American Patriot, which
was struck by the steamer Norfolk and
sunk about ten days ago, has found a
bed in the fishing berth at the Stick
Landing fishing shore, near River View.
The owner of the shore is endeavoring to
have the sunken vessel moved.
Marriage licenses have been issued in
Washington this week y Percy o. Rosson
and Lacie Hawkins, both Of Culpeper; Roy
r. Young, of Alexandria. and Catherine Vir-
ginia Roche Hessie Nelson and Lille Jack
SON both of Occoquan; William W.. Hunt
and Mary Frances Walton, both OF Culpeper
Jackson Clark and Nenah NJ: Clark, both OF
Fairfax county Noah NJ. Robinson, Of Wood
lawn. and Gladys f. Cole, of Richmond
William II. Herring, of Nokesyille, and
Henrietta Herndon, of Alden, and to Richard
II. Stanford and Mary Weaver, both of West
moreland county.
The report circulated in this city on Thurs
day that Robert Meade a former resident Of
this city, had died in Washington, was in
correct. He is in a hospital in that city para
lyzed and his condition is critical.
The turkey which was rallied among
the paid members of the fire department wa'
won by Mr.. Henry Allen, driver of the Re
lance engine. The turkey was presented
by Dr. Greenfield, Of Washington.
The firm of NJ. Ruben & Sons, furniture
dealers, of this city, have just sold large bill
Of goods to a Washington hotel at .priee
which could not be duplicated in that city.
The members of Old Dominion Comman
derry, X. T., met at their asylum at noon yes
! terday and drank to the health of the Crane
Master of Templars of the United States.
The good old custom of keeping open hous
on Christmas was observed by many Alexan
drians yesterday and there were many happ.
family reunions.
Several cars were derailed on Maryland
avenue, Washington, late yesterday evening
which blocked travel until they were replace
upon the rails.
The two Alexandrians who were arrested !
| Washington on Wednesday charged wit
shoplifting were released on $40 bail each.
Rosie Belle, the four-year-old daughter
| Mr.. McConchie, living at l21 Prince stree
died this morning from diphtheris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
church sAryices. &C., Sunday.

CaRIsT CHURCH-Seryices at HOO d. m
and 1880 D. IN. By Rev. w. J. Morton.
Sr. PAUL's CHURcH-Services at II a. m
and 1880 D. m. by Rev. P. p. Phillips.
GRACE CHURCH-Holy communion at 30
a. IN. Serve At IL a. IN. and 1880 p. m. by
Rev. c. E. Ball.
81. MARY's CHURCH-First mass at a. IN
Second and last mass at 1890 a. m. Vespers
and sermon at p. u.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHBRCH-Ser-
vices at $3.50 p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Schroeder. Nc
other service.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at $50 a. 10. Services at ii a. m. and
7:3O D. ID. By Rev. F. ]. Brooke, d. d.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Sunday school at9:30 a.
nj. Services at II a. m. and 1880 p. IN. by
Rev. j. w. Mitchell.
TRINITY METH. EPIs. CHURCH-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Services at II II. IN. and
7:3O D. IN. by Rev. j.. A. Jefers. Young
PEOPLES Meeting at $3.50 p. IN.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SOUTH-9:30 a. m.
Sunday school. Services, IL a. IN. and 1880
D. m. by Rev. J. p. Stump.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday school at
OILS a. IN. Services at II a. IN. and 1880 D. m.
by Rev j. II. S. Ewell.
FREF METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street,
near Wilkes-Services at II a. m. and $50 pm
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. +. CHURCH SOUTH
Gibbon street. near Alfred.-Sunday school at
2:45 p. m. Preaching at 400 p. m. by Rev.
Mr. WEIGH.
RAILRoAD READING Inconsistencies at
Up. m. o,-c O..
DEL RAY CHAPEL NJ. Z. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at g Preaching at p. m.
Epworth League at 8 p. m.
AIMS HOUsE-Service at 30 p. m.
MIssION--West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-Serv-
ices at 1880 p. m
ROBFRT's CHAPEL, NJ. f. CHURCH COLOR
ed)--Preaching at II a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
MEADE CHAPEL--Sunday school at $3.50 p.
IN. Evening service at p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Work on the New Bridge.

The Pennsylvania Railway Company
has a large force of Italian laborers at
work tearing up the Belgian block paving
of the old roadway across the Potomac
Park, and the stoneis being hauled
across the bridge and piled up at the
Virginia end. The fence that divided
the roadway from the midway tracks has
been torn down, and, it is understood,
the laying of sidetracks will be started
shortly. The construction of the new
and wide roadbed on the east side of the
present tracks is practically completed
and railway ties have been delivered on
the ground for the tracks to be built there.
Preparations are now being pushed for
active work on the ironwork Of the new
bridge, beginning at the Washington
end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Personal.

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Edith Schwarz and Mr..
Chas. Bendheim, which will ltake place at
Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday, January
IA. at7o'clock. Owing to the recent death
of the father of the groom only the
family and relatives will be present.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Griffin jr., and Miss
Amy G. Partlow were married at the
parsonage of the Second Presbyterian
church last Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Stuart. OF
Richmond, are visiting relatives in this
city.
DIR. r. l.. Wilkins has returned from
New York. where he has just completed
his post graduate course, and Will
open an office in this city.
Miss Ewing and Miss Maybelle Ewing
are the guests during the Christmas sea-
son of Mrs. David Funston Ward, at
Port Deposit. Maryland.
Rev. J. w. Mitchell, secretary and
treasurer of the Religious Herald Com
panv of Richmond, aud formerly pastor OF
the First Baptist Church Of Portsmouth,
will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist
Church of this city tomorrow.
Mr.. Wallace II. Fawcett, now OF
Schenectady, n. Y, is spending the
holidays at his home in this city. -.
Mrs. George II. Robinson isseriousiy Ill
at the home of her son, Mr.. J. 2. Robin
son on south Fairfax street.
Mr.. Frank Latham, now ofBaltimore,
spent Christmas with relatives in this
city.
Mr. J. Ellis Norris. who for some time
past has been connected with Dun's
mercantile agency with offices in Havana,
Cuba, is OH a short visit to his old home
i'm fhis CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
A Quiet Christmas.

Yesterday was for the most part an
indoor holiday. The weather during the
night became cloudy, rainy and cold,
and Yesterday from a meteorological
standpoint was dismal. Within doors,
however, all was cheer, and while the
vule log and soused toar's head were
not in evidence, glowing CRATES, Christ
mas decorations and bOuntiful cheer af-
forded by seasonable viands and the
merry bowl made most people lose sight
of the gloomy weather conditions. In
fact the contrast between the scenes in
doors and those without rather impaired
zest to the joyous intercourse incident
to social gatherings and family reunions.
Christmas began in earnest Thursday
night when King street became crowded
with human beings and the sound OF
horns and trumpets and the explosions OF
pistols and frecrackers and other mani
festations of Joy were INDUCED in by all
classes and both sexes. The exuberance
became more pronounced as the night
advanced and spread all over the city,
and before midnight explosions were
heard in every quarter while the
blast Of the Christmas horn was almost
continuous. The weather yesterday
tended considerably to produce more
tranquil conditions than are usual on
Christmas Day. A virtual holiday was
observed wherever practical, all city
and government buildings and the banks
having been closed and the postOfiice
observed Sunday hours. Many places of
business were closed all day, as were the
various manufactures, while some stores
remained open only in the morning.
In the afternoon business was
virtually brought to a close and
proprietors and employees Invested
their minds of business cares. The
services in the various churches
were attended by average congregations.
Early Yesterday morning committees OF
Elks and Masons brought joy to every
deserving family known to those organi-
cations by supplying them with basket
containing a quantity of food ample to
last several days. In a number of the
churches special musical programmes
were rendered, and, as customary, these
will be repeated in most instances at the
regular services tomorrow. At St
Mary's Church the first mass was held
at 5 o'cl ck, and masses were said at
each hour thereafter until 10 o'clock.
Services appropriate to the day were
held in the three Methodist churches at
6 a. m. in Grace Episcopal Church at
7 and 1890 a. m., and in st. Paul's and
Christ Episcopal churches at IL a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Reacon at Whitestone Point.

A lighted beacon is to be placed on
Wholesome Point, on the Virginia side
ofthe Potomac river, about a mile below
Mount Vernon, as soon as the lighthouse
authorities can arrange for the work.
The lighthouse department few days
ago authorized Commander Hawley to
establish the buoy, Whitestone Point
lets out int. the river within short dis
lance of the deep channel which makes
a big bend at that point, and vessels have
gone ashore there in recent years. This
beacon will be the only light on the river
between Jones Point and Maryland Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Eipht Will be Bitter.

Those who persist in closing their ears
against the continual recommendation Of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, will
have q long and bitter fight with their troub-
les, if not ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what I. r. Beall, of Beall, Miss, has to
say: Last fall my wife had every symptom
Of consumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had failed.
Improvement came at once and four bottles
entirely cured her. Guaranteed by Z. S.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Price SOC AMI
500 Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Death of Miss Chinn.

Miss Dora Chinn, well-known and
greatly esteemed lady, died at the resi-
dence of Miss Mary johnson, on Prince
street, between Patrick and Henry, yes
terday evening at 4:SO O'Clock. The de-
ceased had recently been sufferer from
pneumonia. Miss Chinn was daughter
of the late John l.. and Lucy Z. Chinn,
and was born at Epping Forest, Lam
caster county, but had lived in Alexau-
dria for number of years past, having
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Police Court.

Mayor G. L. Simpson Presiding.]
The following cases were disposed OF
last night:
Several persons we're before the Mayor
yesterday charged with being drunk and
disorderly and some for assault. Some
we're dismissed and others had fines as
sessed against them. John Dogan, col
ored arrested by Lieutenant Smith, was
fined $40 this morning for stealing a
blanket and lap robe from Chief Pettey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
After Christmas
Remnant
Clearance

And so, if you have the time and the
inclination to hunt among the left-overs,
you will find the cleanest and 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 at
tractive.
And while this sale includes Hand
kerchiefs, Aprons, Hosiery, Towels,
Books and other things, smirched or
crushed from handling or doing duty as
Christmas decorations; it also includes
short ends, odd sizes, broken lots, &C.,
of Dress Goods, Silks, Ribbons, Linens,
Laces, Underwear, Chinaware, Glass
ware and the like--highly desirable
goods of this seasons production for
personal and home uses, among which
are many splendid bargains.
All of these, with the other left-overs,
are marked for quick selling, and afford
very attractive buying opportunities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Church Services.

The Christmas services at the variou:
churches yesterday we're held according
to the announcements on Thursday.
Some of the edifces we're prettily deco.
rated for the occasion and the musical
programmes, as heretofore published,
were we'll rendered. Owing to the
incemency of the weather the congre-
cations we're not so large as is usually
the case on Christmas Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Died from His Injuries.

Thomas Nelson, who cut his throat
with razor few days ago, died at the
Alexandria Hospital yesterday. 1t was
at first supposed that he would convalesce,
but later grave symptoms developed and
his death was seen to be inevitable. Mel
son. it will be remembered, in bis at
tempt at self-destruction cut into his
windpipe and severed an artery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
The Weather.

The weather yesterday was for the
most part cloudy, rainy and disagreeable.
AS the day drew towards its close the
clouds broke and shortly after dark the
heavens became clear. At an early
hour this morning the wind changed
to the northwest and blew briskly, the
temperature in the meantime dropping
considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
German.

The Alexandria German Club gave a
beautiful dance at McBurney's Hall last
night which was largely attended. a
number of young people from out of
town were present and several new and
pretty figures were introduced. The
german was led by Mr.. Taylor Burke
with Miss Eta Portner, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
ono Unndred Dollars a Box

is the value II. A. Misdale, Summerton, s.
c. places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
He says: Il had the piles for 20 years. !
tried many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. 1t
cured me-" 1t is a combination of the heal
ing properties of Witch Hazel with annsep-
tics and emolients relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, salt rheum
ahd all skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Dianhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears and threatened attack
may be warded off. Hundreds of people
who are subject to attacks of bilious
collie use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Death of Mrs. Brown.

Mrs. Sarah J. Brown, widow of Will
liam B. Brown, died at her home, "a
south Patrick street, on Thursday. The
deceased was native of Prince William
county. She was II years old. Mrs.
Brown leaves three children-one son
and two daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Fire Alarm.

The alarm of fire between five and six
o'clock this morning was caused by the
burning of SCOT in three chimneys OF
houses near the old canal basin. The
engines and truck responded, but the
department did not go to work, the flames
having been subdued by fire extin-
guishers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
For
After-ChriStInaS
Shopping.

NOU CAN see here now so much OF
I fresh and beautiful merchandise that
you would not think it possible that so
many thousands of dollars worth had
GONE out from here into the homes of the
people during the past few weeks.
Yet, with this vast collection of mer-
cbandise, there is just now much OF a
remnant character left from the holiday
business. And in order to close out this
accumulation before we enter the New
Year we have inaugurated an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
Deaths of Colored People

Elizabeth Loudoun, colored, died at
her home, 3S2 south Alfred street,
Thursday.
Robert Rector, colored, died at his
home, l4ll Duke street, last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26

MASONIC-A called meeting Of AkEX-
fi NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LODGE, No.
%. A., f. & A. ~, will be held at their ~
temple on MONDAY, December q, at 7;Sq
D. m. for work By order Of the Worsnlpiui
Master. }. ;. DOUGLAS, Seciss"i''
dec2d 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at y:27 a. 70. and sets
$40 p. IN. High water at 1880 a. m. ano
1908 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-For this sec,
tion fair. much colder tonight, with a colo
wave. Sunday fair and cold fresh to brisk
northwest TO north winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26

Z sneak thief entered DR.. NJ. W.
o. Brien's Office on Cameron street early
Thursday night and stole two overcoats,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26

Holiday Trade.
Cleaned Raisins, in pound packages.
Cleaned Currants, in pound packages,
New CitrOn,
Mixed Nuts,
Atmore's Mince.meat.
Whisky-Gibson's Sons & Co.'S Pure Old Eye
Walters Baker Pure Rye,
Monticello, very old, Rye,
Ross & Co.'S Old Thompson Rye,
Very old Scotch,
Very old French Brandy,
Whisky from $1.50 to $500 gallon.
Catawba Wine from 75c to $l.50 gallon.
Brandy $l.75 to $40 gallon.
Cooking Brandy and Cooking Sherry,
Old Duff Gordon T. Sherry,
Very old Made o.
old Port Win.
Jamaica and st. Cros IL 10,
New England Rum,
Very oldPeaeh Brandy,
Very old Apple Brandy,
Portner Brewery Co.'S Standard
Beers always in stock.
Also Bass & Co.'S Ale,
Guinness Stout,
Belfast Ginger Ale,
Virginia Clarets,
G. II. Mumm's Extra
Dry Champagne.
WI A. JOHNSON & CO.,
Northeast corner Cameron and Royal streets.
Bell Phone u. :: Home Phone o7A.
deci5 3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
DRY GOODS.
Swan Bros,
BELL PHONE.

We thank you; we
thank you, one and all
for your generous pat
ronage the past year.
and especially during
the last few busy
weeks. Our business
has far exceeded our
expectation and we
thank you again for
the confidence thus
placed in US, and
promise in the future
to serve all as faith
fully as we know how,
and to continue our
poIicyof handling only
merchandise of quail
ity at the lowest prices
possible.
SWAN BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-26
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & L0hPOp,
10th. 18th 4 f StsN w.

Following our annual custom, begin
ming this Saturday and continuing until
further notice, store will close at 5:SOp. m.