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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Christmas.

The dual Christmas holiday was
seemingly enjoyed TO the full. Sunday
christmas proper was celebrated IN
most of the churches in an appropriate
manner. The music was an especial
feature. while the ministers in their ser
mons made appropriate references to the
day. Notwithstanding the fact that II
was Sunday, pandemonium, which had
been started Saturday night, prevailed In
some parts of the city. The action OF
the Mayor, who attempted to regulate
the size of the explosives, was dlsre-
garded entirely, and many quiet people
were subjected to forty-eight hours OF
torture in order that others might be
afforded stupid qualification. The au-
thorities of other cities have long since
eliminated this feature, and those VINO
cannot pass through the Christmas sea-
son without the noise and smell OF ex-
plosiyes are compelled to satiate them
selves beyond city limits The secui",
features of Christmas were in evidence
Yesterday. A general holiday PreValleu'
and GOOD cheer was apparent every
where. Open house was prominent
featu,e and visits were exchanged
throughout the day. The little ones, as
is usual on Christmas, had their cups OF
happiness overlooking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
More Discomfort.

The electric railway service was IN
bad shs, e again'yesterday and last night,
and many people consequently suffered
mucb Inconvenience The trains were
crowded and considerable difficulty was
experienced by many in securing trans
nortation between Alexandria and WASH
ington. Some had recourse to the steam
trains. A train arrived in Washington
Yesterday shortly before one o clock with
passengers hanging upon 1t as closely a'
a swarm of bees upon limb. Equally
as many people were at the station
anxious to return to Alexandria. when
the train stopped there was an I'M
mediate congestion OF humanity, people
endeayoring to leave the cars mixing ana
surOing with those anxious to secure
seats or even standing roODl. After the
cars had again been packed to sutiocatlon
the train started aud proceeded slowly
toward Alexandria. When it entered
king street people who desired to return
to Washington began to board 1t, and by
the time it reached the station at Prince
and ROYAL streets all the seats had been
prs-empied. Here equally as many
more people scrambled to get aboard.
During the day tie-ups occurred from
one cause or another, and there was
general complaint on the. part OF patrons
OF road. II seems that the time has
come when something should be done to
relieve present conditions. The way
traffic of the electric railway IS growing
continually, the passengers for the Ar
lington branch, Jackson City, st. Asaph
st. Elmo, Del Ray, Braddock Heights
and the various other stations making
great demands upon tran 'portation. The
Alexandria passengers are increasing
daily, while freight has to be handled
that was previously sent by boat. The
electric railway seems to be taxed be,
yond its present capacity, and steps should
be taken Immediately to meet present re-
uuirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Deaths.

Mr.. Arthur II. Penn, who had Deen
suffering recently from consumption,
died Yesterday morning at his home DIV
north Patrick street lie leaves widow
and four children. The deceased was a
member of George Mason Conncii hoyal
Arcanum, carpenters and ioiner' nnlon
Of Washington, and Red Men, aud was
well.known and respected.
Albert Penn, son OF MIS-. Emma anu
the late James Penn, died in Washing
ton en- Saturday last. The deceased was
S2 years old. ~, .,
Mrs. Roberta Eutwisle, WIDOW VI
William B. Entwlsle, died in Washing
ton yesterday. ,,u n
Napoleon b. ClarvOe died suddenly ~
Washington last Friday. The remains
were brought to this city today auo III
Susan Jonee, al old and respected
eolored resident, died at her home. cor.
ner OF Duke and West streets Yesterday.
The deceased was IS years old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Card Of Thanks.

Many thanks to the public and to our
faithful employees for making this the
biggest and best Christmas season in our
history.
OF course there we're shortcomings
They we're inevitable, but we did all we
could to minimize them. We did every
thing possible to make Christmas shop
ping easy and satisfactory. We added
extra salespeople, we expanded our de-
livery service, we made every effort to
cope with the tremendous volume of bus
mess that surged ceaselessly into the
store.
If through any fault in our service
you suffered any Inconvenience, Or if
merchandise was not delivered in time
or in faulty condition, we will satislac-
torily adjust complaints if they are
promptly brought to our attention. We
never find it too troublesome to please
the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Opera House,

With the unqualified endorsement OF
the New York press and the public,
"The Hayward Son, astirriug domestic
comedy drama, comes to the Opera
House, for an engagement of one night
and a matinee, commencing Dec. %.
Few companies, even in these days OF
managerial extravaganza, carry such an
elaborate scenic outfit as does "The Way.
ward Son." The most striking feature
of this production is the realistic snow
storm. during which the hero of the
drama is rescued from his enemies by the
heroine, young secret service detective,
with the aid of full sized locomotive.
This scene is acknowledged to be one OF
the most beautiful and lifeike ever pre-
seuted on the stage. The company is
made :up of players of established reputa-
ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Christmas Trees.

The usual number of Christmas trees
added to the interior decorations of resi-
dences yesterday. Considerable taste
was displayed in numerous cases.
Engineer Noble Smith of the Column
bia Fire Company placed one on the
presidents stand in the cOmpany's hall,
which gave evidence Of taste aud in
genuity. 1t was justly admired by all
who saw II
Mr.. Samuel D. Devaughn, who al
wavs makes the Christmas tree the prln-
cipal feature of the holiday season, has
doubtless one of the most elaborate and
beautiful trees in the city, at his home
on south Lee street. The surround
ings, which represented a quiet and
sequestered country home and village,
were beautiful.
Master Wilton Arlington has tree
which attracts attention at his home on
Queen street near Royal. There is
running fountain at the base containin
live fish, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A marriage license was Issued IN
Washington on Saturday to William G..
Redd and Katie James, of Manassas.
The alarm of fire Sunday afternoon
was caused by smoke from house on
Fayette street. There was no cause for
the alarm.
At the city postoffice the heaviest
mail ever received was brought there for
Christmas delivery, and all the carriers
were kept busy.
Messrs Dearborn & Son, who in con-
junction with their watch and jewelry
store execute repairing of all sorts, are
receiving a large share Of patronage.
Their work is satisfactory and executed
promptly.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Susan v.
Whitcomb. whose death occurred last
Friday, took place yesterday morning
from ST. Mary's Church. Rev. Father
Cutler conducted the services and Il
number Of relatives and friends attended
the funeral.
The rendition of the annual Christmas
toast OF the Sir Knights Templar OF
Alexandria to the Grand Master OF the
Grand Encampment of the United States
drew to the Masonic Temple at noon
Yesterday large gathering OF Sir
Knights despite the bad weather.
The Christmas celebration of the Sun
day school of Emmanuel Lutheran Church
on Sunday night was pleasant affair
throughout. All who participated ac-
Quilted themselves creditably. The pro.
gfamme OF exercises was interesting and
the decorations profuse. The Christmas
tree was brilliant feature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Personal.

Gov. Montague is expected to WISH
the Masonic Lodge at Arlington tonight
Re will be accompanied By Past Master
Ia. w. Arnold, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pack and children
have gone 10 Alexandria to spend the
holidays with Mrs. Gilmore Roanoke
World.
The wedding OF Mr.. Max Jean Fay,
son of Mrs. J. J. Fay, of Baltimore, To
Miss Hattye Lee Eichberg, Of this city
will take place tomorrow, December 20
at the home OF the bride. The ceremony
will be performed by Rabbi Simon, oil
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Leef and two
children have gone to Alexandra to
spend the holidays. i Lynchburg News
Mr.. G. w. Thompson, of Riverton'
Va, who has been the guest OF Mrs b.
Thompson, on upper Prince street. re-
turned home this afternoon.
At the annual meeting of the WASH
ington State Chapter of American inSu'
tute of Architects, Mr.. james T. D D,t
well was elected president. ME- Dlae -
well, who has many friends III inns cry,
where be once lived, is now one ol 'ne
most prominent citizens oil 0ea'''e'
Wash. 49, -, .o..
for New York and on Saturday will sail
for Europe on the steamer Fatherland to
visit her parents in Baden.
Mr.. Charles II. Zimmerman hand
somely entertained d number OF his
friends in the dining room of his restau-
rant last night. Among his guests were
people from Washington, Baltimore and
elsewhere. The Alexandria Ideal MuSl-
cal Club furnished fine music.
Miss Rebecca Uhler left yesterday tor
Savannah, to spend the remainder OF the
winter.
The colonial ball and reception at the
Opera House in Fredericksburg last
night, given by the Daughters Of the
American Revolution, was brilliant
affair. Mr.. G. r. Howard led the
figures.
Mr.. Charles H. Mcknight, now OF
New York, spent Christmas at his old
home in this city.
Miss Halle Gatewood left yesterday
for a visit to Miss Julia Winchester, Of
La Platter, Md.
Mr.. Hubert Hoy has returned from
Richmond after spending pleasant
Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Accidents.

A boy named Gray Beavers, about
twelve years old, living near Fort Hunt,
in Fairfax county, had one of bis hands
terribly lacerated yesterday by the ex-
plosion of a giantpower cracker. lie
received surgical attention from the sur
geons at Fort Hunt.
Mr.. Peter Hoy slipped aud fell on the
ice on sidewalk yesterday, and one OF
his ankles was broken.
Mr.. James Griffin, jr., fell on an icy
pavement yesterday and cut his head
seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Wedding.

The elegant mansion at the corner OF
st. Asaph and Cameron streets, which
il associated with the good old Vir-
ginia name of Fairfax, and still httiDgly
wears its Colonial air, was the scene yes
terday ofromantic interest. At high noon,
Miss Mary French Flood daughter OF
Mrs. Kate Williams Flood, was united In
HOLY matrimony to Mr.. Robert Duncan
Oglesby, a progressive and successful
tobaccouist. of Lynchburg, Va. The
only sister of the fair bride, Mrs. Will
liam Anderson Poindexter, OF Baltimore,
Md was the sole attendant. The
stately drawing room with lis lofty cell.
inc. richly carved wood work and broad
colonial windows, was fitting setting
for this happy marriage. The young
connle was surrounded by the family and
;nt;mate friends of the household.
The beautiful and impressive ceremony
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
south united these loving hearts and
hands. The going-away gown OF the
lovely blonde bride was of sapphire blue
broadcleth. trimmed with Persian bands,
giving a dash to the costume which en-
nbasized her striking beauty. She car
ried a bouquet of white roses and MAIDEN
hair fern, presenting a picture OF Surpass,
inc loneliness. Owing to illness IN the
family, the marriage was very. quie'
one and at the last moment the INVITA-
tions had to be recalled to the many
friends who had been hidden to Inc wed
ding The bride, although a resident Of
Alexandria for short time only, ma
now many friends, who wish for her an'
the fortunate groom life OF deserved
hanniness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
DRY GOODS.
swan BROS.
BELL TELEPHONE.
NJ EC|AL SALE

1t is our custom each
year right after Christmas
TO clear out all holiday
goods remaining, at great
ly reduced prices, and offer
this week at twenty-five
per cent. less than regular
prices all holiday mer-
cbaHdise, such as Mani
cure Sets. Smoking Sets,
Ladies Comb and Brush
Sets, Dolls Japanese China,
Fancy HandkerchiefBOxes
Glove Boxes. Sterling Desk
Sets, Linen Table Sets
Ladies' Fur Neck Scarfs
and MufIs, Military Hair
Brushes. Children's Fur
Sets, &c. Also all goods
slightly sOiled and muss-
ed during the busy sea-
son. Any Of the above
mentioned articles can now
be purchased at exactly
twenty-five per cent. below
regular prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Remembrances from the Elks

Alexandria Lodge of Elks yesterday,
in accordance with their annual custom,
sent cheer into number of houses and
" into many more hearts by distribui-
ing baskets of seasonable articles. These
kindly acts are performed transformations
~, and the recipients are those who can
in no way recompense the donors. The
latter's works, however, we are assured
will follow them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
BE Quick.

Not a minute should be lost when
child shows symptoms of Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will pre-
vent the attack. 1t never fails, and is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
Gibson and Timberman and w. F.
Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Police Court.

The police have made number of az
rests during the past three days. They
we're parties charged with misdemeanors,
most of them being cases of disOrderly
conduct. Some of the delinquents LETT
collateral and forfeited the same, others
we're dismissed with admonitions and
some fined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Cniorrd Nan Robbed.

A colored man, who gave his name as
John Jackson, has reported to the police
that he was held up and robbed by a
strange colored man Saturday night al
the water tank OF the Washington-South-
ern Railway, just outside tire city limits.
He was made to hand over ten dollars
a the money he had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
COlOred Man Cut.

A colored man named James Miller
was assaulted and cut by two men OF his
own color Saturday night. His assail-
ants escaped. Miller was stabbed in the
breast and his left arm cut. He received
surgical assistance at the Alexandria
Hospital. The assault took place at a
boarding house on Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Another Mysterious shoot;n,,

A youth named Joseph Roberts was
shot in the leg in the western part of the
city yesterday afternoon, the ball grazing
an artery. Roberts was taken to the Alex
andria Hospital for treatment. He At
first stated that he had been accidentally
shot, but later told those around him /,
had been shot by stranger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
The weather.

The weather during tho past three or
four days has been dismal. There have
been rain, hail, sleet and fog. A cold
wave has appeared in the northwest and
friOid conditions are said to be in iransitu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Car Robbed.

A freight car on Union street was
broken open Saturday night and fifteen
caddies of tobacco and several crates OF
eggs stolen. The matter has been re-
lifted to the station house and the
rolice are endeavoring to locate the
thieves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
That Tbobbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of suffer
ers have proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
nnre blood and build up your health. Only
b cents. money back it not cured. Sold by
r S Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
German.

The Christmas german of the Junior
German Club will be given at McBur'
news Hall tomorrow night. Mr.. Harry
Beverley will lead, and the affair pro-
misses to be delightful in every way. A
number of out-of-town guests are expect
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27
Mothers, BE Careful

Of the health of your children. Look out for
Coughs, Colds, Group and Whooping Cough.
Stop them in time-One Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy, Harmless and pleasant.
Sold By all druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-For this Sec
49,, ain and warmer tonight. Wednesday
Clearing and colder; increasing southeast 70
scufh Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27

The Friendship Fire Company will
give smoker tonight, not "Wednesday
night, rs had been stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27

COMMUTERS AND THOSE INTER
~ ESTED-Please send all notes you have
made in connection with,the running OF the
electric ears on the Washington, Alexandria
d Mt. Vernon Railway, together with any
other grievances, TO
o. p. ANGELO, Secretary,
Commuters Protective Association, Alexan-
dria. Va. dec27 2ts
CAME to the subscriber on last Saturday a
~ brown HORSE attached to a wagon. CIV
ner will prove property and pay charges.
JOHN SCROGGINS. Leesburg road, two
miles from Alexandria. dec27 81
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.-The an.
~ nual meeting Of the stockholders OF
THE EMERSON STEAM PUMP COMPANY
will be held at the company's office, in the
city of Alexandra, at IL o'clock a. M, on
! MONDAY, January Q, 1905.
THOMAS II. MCKEE, President,
r. BRUCE EMERSON, Secretary,
dec27 Wv
NIOTICE.-OSCEOLA TRIBE, NO. 1. l.
~ |. O. II. M-Y0u are notified to assem-
| BILE at your wigwam on WEDNESDAY,, De
| cember 2Sth, at 80 o'clock p M, for the pur
pose of attending the funeral Of our late
brother Past Sachem Arthur II. Penn:
J. A. SHUMAN, Ssehem.
CHAS. NAGEL. Keeper of Records. It
THE Thirty SIXTH ANNUAL MEET
ing of the INDEPENDENT MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Of Fairfa,
county, Va, win be held in the company
Office, 1191 south Royal street, Alexandria
Va, on MONDAY, the 9th day Of January
1905, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
dec27 I'd c. LUKENs, Secretary,
FOR RENT.
That desirable DWELLING ia south Pat
rick street. containing 10 rooms and bath
INQUIRE at iO2 south Alfred street.
de23 6t=
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Local Matters.

Co. .;s.. tomorrow at 7:ls and sets 4:46
High water at 1850 a. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27

The barkentiue Shawmut has left Il 5
port with a cargo Of railroad ties TO-
Boston.
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List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postofhce up Il
December2J, 1901.
Allen, Mrs Clare Marshall, ~
Bell. Miss Sarah Minor, Miss Estelle
BushrOd, Miss Nellie Miles, Andrew ID
Boteler, j NJ Payne, Mrs Ofie
Brown. Lucian Pollard, Mrs Mary f
Beckers, Miss Flora Rhone, Thomas
Britt, Mrs Alex Reid. I
Boayton. Alex Robertson, J
Daniel, Miss i w Redd,
Derby. Mrs Mary Simpson, Mrs V G
Foard, William Stribling Mrs
Hill. Charlie Sharp. George
Jefferson, 5 T Thomas. Charlie
Jefferson, Samuel Van Nleet Drug 90
jackson. Miss Lucy Warker, William
Jones. Miss Gertrude Wilson, K
Merlant, Mrs Sarah Wiles, Mrs Bessie
Washington, Mrs Sallie.
JOSEPH l.. CRUPPER. p. NJ.
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xTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of Us,
" C,-.-..-aiioDn Court Of the CITY of Aleyau.

XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF th'
Corporation Court of the city Of Alexan-
dria. ON the 23rd day of December, 1904.
f. c. Higgins VS.. c. NJ. Campbell and Paul
inc Campbell, his wife. In chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit IS to obtain
decree for specific performance Of contrsc.
for the sale OF certain lots on the corner '"i
Patrick and Montgomery streets. IN the city
of Alexandria, to the complainant. +. G. Fig
gins the said lots belonging TO G. N. Cam :
bell. and being described in the bill Of com
plant; and also 10 attach the interest Of The
defendants ia the said lots to await the further
and final action of this court IN this cause.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendants, c. NJ. Campbell and Paul
Inc Campbell are non-residents ofthis State ]
Is ordered, That said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication Of
this order, and do what is necessary to,protect
their interest in this suit, and that COPY
of this order be forthwith inserted IN ne
Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper publishrd
In the city Of Alexandria once week Tor
four successive weeks, and posted at the front
door Of the Court House of this city; copy -
Teste JOHN 5. BEACH, Clerk
BY NEWELL 5. GREBNAwAY, ID. &.
Howard w. Smith, p. q. WtA
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Fresh Eggs. 2sc Dozen.

Every egg guaranteed. lbs Best Seeded
Raisins. 25c. lbs Best Layer Figs, 25c.
LAYER Raisins. Zoe 10. Butter, 25c ID. Best
Mixed Nuts, l2le Id.
W. p. WOOLLS & SONS,
Two s.ores-iOO south Royal st., iiOl Queen
street ue. = ~.
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DON'T MISS IT.

Matinee Prices-ChiIjren l5c; Adults, pc.
Evening Prices-25c, Soc and soc; Tire
front rows, 75c. Seats on sale. deZi q
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THE ESCAPE.
q An actual scene. Real full size engine.

One of the Special Features-The rescue
scene in which full-sized locomotive Is used
running at full speed through one OF the mo't
realistic electrical snow storms ever presented
on the stage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-27

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCK;
a U0TDFPS OF THE AMERICAN
RTrITDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
viii he held at POS south & lunbus street, in
the citv of Alexandria. Va, at o'clock p m.
on January fourth, 1865, to take action upon
a proposai Of the American Building and
Loan Association of Washington, ID. G.. 70
take over the business Of the above mentioned
corporation, and to transact any and all mat
rers necessary or proper in connection there
with. and to elect two additional members oil
the Board Of Directors. -.
;. c. HOLMES, President.
?. u. FOSTER, Secretary.
Dated d mber -, 1904 dee1 WOW
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FOR RENT

That desirable DWELLING ia south Pat
rick street. containing 10 rooms and bath
Inquire at iO2 south Alfred street.
iaO2 ctE