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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
The Finck VIII.

Judge Hanckel of the corporation
court of Norfolk has signed an order d'.
recting Attorney Charles H. Marillot, OF
Washington, to have in court IN Nor
folk Monday, January, IL, the contest
ed will of Mrs. Catharine Finck OF Nor
folk. which is now held by Mrs. Paula
F Heinz. of Washington. Mrs. Finck
was the wife OF Henry A. Finck, a
prominent Norfolk Presbyterian, who In
his earlier life had made over to his
wife a large portion of his real estate
in Norfolk. The wife, in turn, had
made a will leaving at her death
TO Mr.. Finck all the property which he
conveyed to her. The couple lived hap
pily for many years after this and ire
nnently had as a visitor, Mrs. Paula
+ Heinz. When Mrs. Finck died her
husband telegraphed TO Washington for
Mrs. Heinz, and the latter went at once
IN Norfolk. Before the funeral Mrs.
Heinz in gentle manner informed Mr..
Finck that his wife had made Will
nv which she (Mrs. Heinz was be-
ouesthed considerable Norfolk real es-
tate in fee simple after the death OF MIR:
Finck. who was to eojOy the property and
its rents during his life. Mr.. Finck or,
dered Mrs Heinz to leave his home, and
she returned to Washington, placing the
will of Mrs. Finck in the hands of her
attorney. The original will left by the
wife with her husband many years ago
was filed in court, and BOW the case is to
be brought up for settlement, the duty oil
the court being to determine whether
or not the will held by the Washington
woman shall take precedence over the VIII
held by the husband. Still another will
ia being talked about, it being said that
this will is nov in The hands OF Rev. DIR.
]. Ernest Thacker, pastor OF the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church and formerly OF the
Second Presbyterian Church IN TIL;
city. It has been reported that Mrs
Finck in the supposed will left with Dr.
Thacker bequeathed to the minister tht
handsome Finck residence, in which Mr.
Finck is now residing alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Personal.

Mr.. Frank L. Daingerfeld, OF this
city was q guest on Tuesday night at a
dinner given by Senator and Mrs. FOR
aker 10 honor Of Miss Eva McAdoo, OF
New York, who is the guest OF MISS
Foraker, in Wash Dgton.
Ms. j. Soutbgate Yeaton gave very
largely attended al-home yesterday after
noon vt her residence, on Maryland ave.
nue Baltimore, to introduce her debutante
daughter. Miss Margaret YeatoD, to the
ladies of her visiting list. Recelving
with Mrs. Yeaton and Miss Yeaton we're
Mrs. Ridgely and Miss Helen kldgeiY'
of Hampton.
Mai. Ellet Cabell, accompanied by
his wife and children. lett Mon lay morn.
ing for Alexandria, where they viii
make their future home, as Major ga
bell is employed in Washington. Il CLARKE
Courier.
Mayor Paf, of Alexandria, was iu the
city Tuesday on business. --lStaunton
Dispatch.
Mr.. BENJAMIN Davis, son of Mr.. How
ard Davis, was partially paralized al
his home on south Lee street yesterday
State Deputy John G. Hsgan has APP
nointed DIR. f.. A. German, OF this city,
District Deputy of the Knights of Co.
lumbus.
City Engineer Dunn has returned
from Nelson county, where he has been
since the recent death of his mother
Mr.. Louis Brill, jr.,, and Miss Flor
ence Allen, daughter of Mr.. Lew Alien'
both of tbi, CITY. we're married in Wash
iugton yesterday evening. The orloe
was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Ida Allen, and the groom by Mr.. Ches'
ter Scott.
Mrs. Charles P. Lambert, OF Staun-
ton, Va, is q guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Frank Lambert on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07

The old side wheel steamer Mary
Washington, which twenty years ago was
one of the most popular excursion boats
ON the Potomac, lies buried under tons
If earth in Four Mile Run and mas been
made a part of the foundations for the
new railway tracks over that stream.
Several years ago, after her days of use
fitness on the river we're past, the old
steamer was taken into Four Mile run,
and was fitted up for barroOm and for
gambling purposes. She did not prove
the success the promoters OF the enter
prise expected, however, aud one nlgh.
several wears ago she caught fire aud was
part;ally destroyed She was then aDan-
doned and left lying in the creek. About
q wear ago the work of bdilding the
new railway tracks between this city and
Washington was started, and the old
boat was found directly in the line OF
the improvements. The engi neers 10
charge of the work we're called upon,
and their verdict was "Let her stay
where she is, she will make a good
foundation for the new roadbed, ana
over her was piled the high enbankment
ON which the new tracks we're built.
There she lies buried until some day IN
the far future, when her timbers Will
once more be brought to light. The
Mary Washington was built in Accotink
run. in 1874, by stock company OF
VIRGINIA farmers. who proposed to put
her on freight route into the creeks on
the river to bring grain and other coun-
try produce to market, but she soon
nroyed a failure and her owners were
forced 10 sell her. She was then placed
upon the Mt. Vernon route and ran be;
tween Washington and the home Of
Washington until the steamer W. W.
Corcoran was built and took up the Mt.
Vernon trips. Afterward she was IN
service to Marshall Hall, and later to
River View and to OccOquan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Dennis Dudley, wel-known colored
man of this city, died at the Alexandra
Hospital last night.
A meeting of the Fire Wardens will
be held at the Reliance engine house at
1880 O'Clock tonight.
Mr. Frank Warield mot Mans6eld)
was elected collector for George Mason
Council, Royal Arcanum, Tuesday
night.
The schooner Augustus Well, Capt.
Sproul, laden with phosphate rock for
Alexandris, cleared at Punta Gorda,
Fla, on the 4th instant.
The funeral of the late II. ?. John
.ton took place from the residence on
south St. Asaph street this afternoon
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Carpenter.
Fried CLANS 30 cents dozen. Oyster
fr;ad stew or raw. Free lunch-hot sausage
G II II Zimmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
order for Christmas Cake.

The following letter from Mr.. {: w.
Chqndler president of Chicago Brancn o si1ad
Division. \. A. K. p. g., has been receiver
nv Messrs. l.. Shuman d Son:
Messrs. l.. Shuman Son.. ;,I,.
Conference.-The yuletide season IS raplaly
approaching and in order to properly ENJOY
orr Christmas dinner. myself and irienus
sgain desire a generous supply OF your
famous fruit cake.
That its excellence is thoroughly sappre,
ciated by your Chicago patrons is evloenSIeu
nv the increase in our order. Our hrst orueI
in 1908 was 80 pounds in 1904 40 pounds ana
this wear take pleasure in forwarding our our
order for 100 pounds; an increase of over 81.
per cent. over that Of last year. ri
This is wholly due to the superior qualities
of your cakes, which are so delicious they
would tempt even an anchorite to partake O
them. That your success and patronage may
continue to Increase each year and Tor a.
many wears as you may continue IN business |,
is the wish of your Chicago patrons NitI
kindest regards, remain, Yours sincerely
N''' c. W. CHANDLER
H. %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Holiday Goods.

The advertisement of Dearborn "
Son, jewellers, appears in the Gazette.
Their stock of watches and jewelry is I'M
surpassed, and an examination OF the
same by the purchasing public will be
found profitable An extensive a,sort-
ment of articles designed for the holiday
season will be found in their selections.
Their store is on the north side Of King
street, near Washington.
Kaufman Brothers are ready to sup
DIV all wants 10 the way of clothing and
furnishing goods. Their stock has been
selected for the holiday season, and 1t
embraces q large and extensive variety
An examination will repay all intending
to purchase goods in their line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Social.

The Council of Jewish Women gave
an interesting and enjoyable sociab e
last night al the assembly rooms at the
synagogue on north Washington street.
There was large attenda ice, among
which WAS Rev. DR.. Simon, OF Wash
ington, who delivered an interesting adj
dress. The doctor referred to the re-
cent celebration of the 250th anniversary
of the landing on this continent OF Israel
ties and of the return of members Of
that race 10 England, also 10 the recent
massacre of Jews iu Russia. Refresh
mepts we're served during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Order from a Distance.

Messrs. l.. Shuman d Son have re-
ceiyed an order from G.. W. Chandler
pres dent of the Chicago Branch OF thu
Sixth Division, n. A. r. P. c., for l3t
pounds of fruit cake. This is the third
wear Mr.. Chandler has sent orders tn
Shumau & Sons for fruit cake, increas
ing the quantity each year. The writer
speaks in complimentary terms OF thu
excellence of the Alexandria product.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Police Court.

TJustice RI. B. Catsn presiding.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning;
Oryille Loving, arrested by Officers
Roberts and Smith charged with disorder
" conduct, was fined S..
John Hughes arrested by Officers
Roberts and Young charged with dis
orderly condnct and breaking the store
window of Didsoneit & Son, was dis
missed. =,
petit larceny, was turned over to MI
another for correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Entertainment.

1.-THE Merry Milkmaids" operetta will
be given by the choir of the Peoples
Congregational Church, of Washington,
at the Opera House, under the auspices
of Excelsior Club, for the benefit OF
Roberts Chapel, VI. E. Church (colored),
tomorrow night. The choir will be
accompanied by the Lyric orchestra OF
Howard University. "The Merry Milk
maids" have been exhibited in Wash
iugton for several weeks and is said ia
be entertaining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
For boulevard 10 Mr.. Vernon

Senator Daniel introduced a bill yes
terday providing for the appropriation OF
one hundred and twenty 'noosano 1Ol-
lars. to be used by the Mount Yer
non Highway Association in construct
ing a boulevard from Washington to
Alexandria and on to Mount Vernon
The sum to be appropriated represents
the amount loaned the national govern
ment by Virginia in 1890 and used In
the construction of the Capitol. The
amount was never repaid, though many
of the eminent public men of the North
have said in recent years that it was q
inst debt. and should be repaid Virginia.
Mr.. Rixey has introduced similar bill
in the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Deaths.

Mrs. Annie Bell, wife Of Mr.. John M:
b. Bell and daughter of Mr.. H. NJ. and
Elizabeth Gray, died last night at No.
sos south Fairfax street 0he residence
of her brother, Mr.. Arthur Gray J.
The deceased was "A year old She
leaves besides her husband two sons
and one daughter.
An infant son of Mr.. ]. Z. and Mrs.
Ruth Dobson died at his parents resi-
dence. 295 north West street, last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Awarded First Prize.

Mr.. G. R. Yates, of this city, has been
notified that he has been awarded the
first prize by the Grocery World OF
the best article on The effect on the
average grocer's business which the en-.
forcement of the food laws has had.
There were nine competitors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Tho season of Indigestion.

The season of indigestion is upon us; 10
dol Dyspepsia Cure for Indigestion and pys.
pepsia will do everything for the stomach
that an overloaded or over worked stonisc o,,
cannot do for itself kodol dlgeSls wns' you
s stomarb '' belehing, heartburn, indigestion,
etc stc' Sold by W. f. Creighton q Co., 4Ol
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Basketball.

A game of basketball will be played at
the Armory tonight at S;l5 between the
Shamrocks of w, shington aud the local
team of this city. A fine game is expect
ed as both teams are about evenly match
ed and all who attend will have moth
ing to regret
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
No Secret About It,

1t is no secret, that for Cuts, Burns, Ulcers rs
Fever Sores. Sore Eyes, BOils, ETC., nS SaI1a
is so effective as Bucklen's Armies 11 hsS
at didn't take long TO cure oau sore , = M n
and it is all o. X. for sore eyes, WITT aaJ'
L. Gregory, Of Hope, Tex. 2ocs e. o i-'"'''
beater K Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at 7:06 q. N. and sets
at 4:S8 D, m. High water at 4:5O a, m. ana
R.0T n IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
Weather Probabilities.
Fate of an old Steamer.

For this section fair, warmer tonight
Friday fair; light to fresh southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07

EOR RENT-Several pretty bright i i1OJn9
Z nicely furnished and in hne lo>a, ~.
10 nice steady gentlemen for lodging. Isil
at los south Washington street. dec o.
MOYAM GUNPOwDER TEA zoe and QUO
extra good for price, just received by y,,pu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-07
SWAN BROS.
424-426 King St.
Beginn ne Monday. December ilth
the 81, re will remain open even
ings until Christmas
READY FOR
THU RUSH.

Our plans for the hol.
iday business were
never more complete
than at present Our
carefully selected
stock of holiday goods
was never so large
and a propriate as
this year. The prices
are reasonable COM
bined with the usual
standard of merChan-
disc handled by us.We
have an unusually eff
ficient force of courte-
Gus salespeopIe to
serve you promptly.
We extend a cordial
welcome to all to visit
our store and see the
m any pre- tty gift
thin G S. All presents
will be carefully pack
ed and delivered when
desired.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01
Mr.. ROOSEVELT SURE OF A RE,
NOMINATION.

The New York World is sure Roose.
Welt will be re-nominated and elected
II says
TO its many valued contemporaries
and 70 the political oracles Of both
parties The World presents its compli.
ments and renews its prediction that
Theodore Roosevelt viii be renomi.
mated for president Of the United
states i'm 19oS-and elected.
Tho World is well aware that in
the bubblng enthusiasm of an un,
precodented victory Mr. Roosevelt
said that he would not again be a can
:idate. II is also well aware that
Mr R0oscyclt's first impulses are FIRE,
quenuy reversed by his cober second
thought
Mr. Roosevelt controls the Repub
lican organization. The Southern de-.
cgates will favor his denomination
The far West will be wildly enthusi
astic for him In New York and
Pennsylvania the machine will be for
aim Fayorte sons may have friends
IN the next national convention but
Theodore Roosevelt will be the real
choice Of the delegates.
Thirty-six months is long time
for any candidate to keep the pre-
convention enthusiasm of his follow
ers at a white heat" observes our
neighbor the Sun. The enthusiasm of
Mr. RooseYelt's followers is always at
a white heat He is the radium of
American politics.
He will be renominated, and hi.
election will follow as a matter Of
course What candidate Of hopeless
ly divided Democratic party would
stand one chance in a million against
Theodore Roosevelt"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01
THE CHAIN GANG.

Our neighbor city of Paducah is
also confronted with a damage suit
for working a prisoner on the streets
Proceedings have been brought by
one Mark Worten in the sum of $40
600.
In an editorial in these columns yes
terday mention was made of similar
suits that have been instituted against
the city of Louisville The indict-
ments were returned in the federal
court presided over by Judge Walter
Evans Judge Evans takes the posi-
tion thar the sentencing of city pris
oners. 10 work on the streets is a
violation of the thirteenth amendment
to the constitution of the United
States That amendment is a. fol.
lows:
Neither slavery nor Involuntary
seryiude. except as a punishment for
crime, whereof the party skan have
hoen daily convicted shall exist with.
in the United States, or any place
subject 20 their jurisdiction.
1t would seem that if this is the
only basis for the position taken by
Juige Evans and also by Ju5ga Spear
of Georgia. there is lit1e basis for
their deductions for the thirteenth
amendment doesn't come within forty
miles of the cases cited. A person
COW cted OF a misdemeanor and sen.
fenced to work house In default Of
payment Of a fine OF giving bond "ha.
been duly convicted under the state
court, which has exclusive jurisdic
ton as punishment for crime
and a iInitei States court has nothing
to do with if, Il is a well settled prin
ciple that the states alone have the
right to legislale against crimes af
fecting their own jurisdiction.
The case at Paducah AMI those AT
Louisville clearly 90 not come unde,
the thirteenth amendment. There is
no peonage about them. A crime
must have been committed or there
would have been no punishment. and
having been committed, the state pr3
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01

ceeds to punish il in accordance with
It's own statutes.
Paraphrazing the thirteenth amend
ment, it will readily be seen that no
conflict is possible on this point That
is TO say, let the amendment read this
way; Both slavery and involuntary
seryitude may exist in the United
States AS a PUNISHMENT FOR
CRIME, where the party shall have
been duly convicted That is not
changing the thought nor destroying
the prohibition OF the thirteenth
one particle, and II proves
the unreasonable of the new doctrine
as based on this amendment.
On closer examination. it appears
that some Of the country's legal In.
minaries are trying TO make a noun
tain out of a mole hill. IF the al
legged violation Of the thirteenth
is the only inspiration for
their contention.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01
THE COURTEOUS JAP.

Marukishi Narumi, little brown
man, was arrested for disturbing the
peace of certain young women en-
ployed as clerks in the Office of the
San Francisco Gas and Eelectric
Company, il5 Post street. by standing
on the sidewalk and peer'ng through
he window and kissing his fingers
and convus yely pressing the left
side OF his chest with both his hands
and mokng other demons, rations of
lovesickness The complaint was
sworn to BY f. p Mahoney, a clerk
in the office. and none of the fair OBJ
Jects Of the defendants alteration
appeared Ia Judge Mogan's court 10
prosecute HIM.
Have You ever been confined In an
insane asylum" His Honor inquired
the query being justified by the lit
tie mans erratic demeanor.
Don't try to make dam fool of me. ="
was the fercely delivered response,
accompanied by a gesture indicating
a desire 20 pick up and use as a mis-
"AtN a. bpAh tAldh was lglLE upbn Tie
Judges desk. If assault was really
intended, a vgilant baiif prevented
It.
IF you are no; a Iunatic" pursued
the Court why do you prosecute
those young ladies?"
wy parsecut? Wy persecut'? was
the fervently uttered explanation. Il
perCecut' cause / loves gal with all
her heart And his open hands struck
his breast with resounding whack.
We'll. YOU must Stop it" said the
Judge.
Il stop it wen I dam please" said
the defendant
You are pest and very impu-
dent said The Judge "Will you take
your sentence now or wait tin to-
morrow for it?"
Il know my dam fate this day"
was tle answer
"Al right" sail The Judge; $50
days in the County Jail"
'ank you not much sad Marl-
kishi Narumi
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01
MAYOR CLAUDE WINTER.

The Bulletin announces in its an
nouncement column this morning
Hon. Claude Winter as a candidate for
mayor to succeed himself
Mr.. Winter IS now completing his
first term as chief executive of this
city. He has during the past two
years made a record. and on that rec
ord he asks the people to again en-
trust in his hands the reins of munic-
ipal government
The Bulletin very stoutly opposed
The election of Mr.. Winter two years
ago. =. could not endorse his ideas
of government and it cannot now en-
dorse his administration. 1t can say
for him, however. that he has given
the city in general terms just what he
said he would give it. He did not and
G5ss not now sail under false colors.
He had his ideas of running the city
and he has run it in accordance with
those ideas Il now rests with the
people as to whether they will give
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01
GOOD FOR DENEEN.

Gov. Deneen. it is said, has opened
up war on the grafters at Spring
field This from the State Register:
1T is rumored that Governor De
neen has been going over the pay
rolls seeing who are on. who have
their hands in the state barrel, who
are working for the state and who are
just simply working the state. If
he looks carefully. and if all reports
are true, he viii find a number who
are workers Of the state rather than
workers for the state. who are pen
s.oners. 20 to speak, and who are de
vouring taxes paid out Of the pockets
of the loilers and the citizens of MI.
nois.
1T is reported that Governor De.
neen has issued a general rule order
'work-not meaning that he wants
tne employees Of the state 10 work
the state any more than they are but
TO work for the state more than they
do
1t is good order II will 20 hard
with some Of the workers Of the
state. but no conscientious worker
for the state can take ofense.
Illinois cannot afford to feed the
tax caters. II the governor makes the
men on the state pay rolls earn their
salaries, there will be big saving 10
the tax payers umewhere"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-01
MIGHT Be Called Hard Luck.

Some years ago. said E. f. Moore
when | lived down on the eastern
shore of Maryland. where was born,
| had passed a whole day cunning for
rabbits ard I had not killed ore. On
my way home through the woods
met boy who had a live rabbit.
Ashamed to 90 home empty handed
| gave the boy twenty-five cents for
his rabbit
q then said TO myself, I will tie
Mr.. Rabbit to a bush and Kin him. and
the folks at home viii Say ed shot a
rabbit. took a shoestring aud fast
ened the rabbit TO a bush. and then
stood off, took aim and fred.
when the gun had stopped kick
ing I saw Mr.. Rabbit flying through
the woods. My bullet had cut the
shcestring in twain and had set the
animal free. Raitinore American.