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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
Suicide of a Banker.

As the result of a run by de-
positors, following the suicide yesterday
morning of Cashier Charles II. House
man, the East End Savings Bank of
Columbus, Ohio, was closed yesterday
hy its directors and placed in the hands
Of a receiver, w. II. English, who
gave bond for $40, 600.
The news of Houseman's suicide
caused a panic among the depositors of
the bank. who are mostly residents OF
The East Side, and the crowd which
struggled around the doors of the bank
seeking to withdraw deposits became SO
large that the police were called to pre-
serve order.
The run had been ia progress less
than two hours when the directors de-
cided to close the bank, their action
being announced in the following state
ment:
east End Saving Bank has closed
temporarily, caused by the suicide OF
the cashier, G. II. Houseman. This
bank had experienced run in the last
two or three, weeks, caused by some
false rumors, but showed its strength
by promptly meeting all demands upon
il. and the run had subsided. Most OF
the people who had drawn their money
out had returned it to the bank for de-
post, and the directors thought that
there was no further cause Tor alarm
until yesterday morning, when they
learned that Mr. HOuseman had COM
mitted suicide. Knowing that a run was
imminent, and in order to protect them
selves and the depOsitors, inasmuch as
they had no cashier to take charge OF
the books who understood the matter
thoroughly, they thought it a wise plan
to close the doors of the bank tenn
porarily and place the bank in the hands
of a receiver until they were afforded
an opportunity to familiarize themselves
with the details of the banks busi-
ness.
Cashier Houseman had worried over
the banks affairs and in note which
he left to his wife said:
"My Dear Wife and Family: Another
sleepless night, and | am so unncrved
that am almost beside myself can't
tell what will become of me ii it lasts
much longer. The tin box has all my
papers some of them worthless, but
keep them all, as they may be valuable
to you. They are all yours. Geod'by. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24

NTOTICE.-THE STATE CORPORATION
~ COMMISSION having fixed on FEB.
ruary 2, 1905, at the Corporation Court oi
this city, to hear complaints against the tram
service of the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway Company, all persons
who travel on the said road are requested to
send in written statements of inefficient ser,
vice, giving dates, with time of arrival and
departure Of trains, TO either Mr. Leo z.
Harlow, attorney for the Commuters Asso-
citation, or Mr. Gardner L. Boothe, corpora
tion attorney, on or before January p 1903.
F. PAFF, Mayor.
T. II. NETHERLAND, Pres. Com. Assn.
s. P. FISHER. Chm. Spec. Council Com.
E. 8. LEADBEATER, Sec'y Spec. Council
Committee janl7 cost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
DRY GOODS.
Swan BROS.
January Clearance Sale

Our annual January clearance sale of
winter goods, now in progress, means great
saving to all in need Of warm Furs Blankets,
Comforts, Ladies Coats, Ladies walking
Skirts. Ladies Flannelette Wrappers. ladies
Wool Underwear. Also clearance sale of the
Manhattan Shirts, Alattings and Mems Win
ter Underwear. Stock up now and save
money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
NoNIore Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by the use
Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It gives the stom-
ach perfect rest by digesting what you eat
without the siomacl's aid. The food builds
up the body, the rest restores the stomach to
health. You don't have to diet yourself when
taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. j. d. Erskins'
Of Allenville, Mich, says, 81 suffered Heart
burn and Stomach trouble for some time.
Nv sister.in-law has had the same trouble
and was not able to eat for six. weeks. She
lived entirely on warm water. After taking
two bottles Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she was
entirely cured. She now eats heartily and IS
in good health am glad to say kodol gave
me instant relief" Sod by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
RrutaIly Tortured,

A case came to light that for persistent and
unmerciful torture has perhaps never been
equaled. Joe Golobick, of Colusa. Calf
writes: "For Is years endured insuiierable
pain from Rheumatism and nothing relieved
me though | tried everything known. |
came across Electric Bitters and it's the
greatest medicine on earth for That trouble;
A few bottles of il completely cured me-"
Just as good for Liver aud Kidney troubles
and general debility. Only SOC. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed by T.. s. Leadbeater & Sons,
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
Cbamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
DiarhOea Remedy.

The uniform success of this remedy
has made it the most popular preparation
in use for bowel complaints. 1t is
everywhere recognized as the one remedy
that can always be depended upon and
aDd that is pleasant to take. For sale
by Gibson & Timberman and w. F..
Creighton & Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIEO REM EDY.-
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has been
ased for over sixty wears by millions OF
mothers for their children while teelnlng
with perfect success. IL soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for iarrhea. ls
pleasant to the teste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle. lis value is incalculable. Re sure
and a. isi Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kiu,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
Colts Freak Appetite.

Louis Schooner, farmer near Swedes-
boro, n. j., has an eight-monIhs' old
colt that has developed freak appetite.
The annual takes very kindly to bread
end butter, is very fond Of mashed pota-
toes and gravy, dotes on cake and pie,
revels in pickles smacks It's lips over
sauer kraut and pigs feet and takes cof-
fee like a veteran. Schooner has not
tried it on limburger cheese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
ONnAYYlNEs8 DIsPELL-o.
Men and Women Unanl.nOus About 1t.

Men and Women Unanimous About II.
Many women weep and wall and refuse
to be comforted because their once mag
nlficent tresses have become thin and
faded. Many men incline to profanity
because the flies bite through the thin
thatch on their craniums II Will be good
news to the miserable Of both sexes, to
learn that Newbro's Herpicide has been
placed upon the market. This Is the new
scalp germlcide and antiseptlc that acts
by destroying the germ or rnicrobe that
Is the underlying cause Of all hair de-
struction -srpicile Is a new prepara~
tion. ua ls 1-ler a new formula on an
entirsly acw principle anyone who has
tried It viii t1stfy rs 20 fits worth. Try
it yourself ana DO convinced. Sold by
LEADING druggists. Ser &c. in stamps
for sample 90 The Herp.cide Co.. De-
troit. Mich.
f. S. Leadbeater & Sons, Special
Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-24
AIexam0ria Gnzeffe.
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 d Si2 PRINCE
STREET.

GAZETTE BUILDING, 5IU q oI4 IFI@'O11
STREET.
TERMS: DAILY year, $500; months
$3.50; 3 months, $l:25; l month, sc;4S; l
week, $0:l0. =, so.
3 months. S6:75; i month, S0;25
Contract advertisers will not be allowed 70 ex'
ceed their space unless the excess is paid foi
st transient rates. and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for. 49,
Resolutions in memerlam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted oy sOciesigi ,r;i
or persons, unless Of public concern, VIII
caly be printed in the paper as advertise
ments. ~,
fFntered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, Vir
gjpia. as second.elass matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Commander Smith of s. W. v. Talks
to the Membership.

Commander John Lewis Smith Of the De-
partment of the District of Columbia, Span
ish War Veterans, today issued an order In
the form OF an annual address to the men,
bers. The order. which will be read before
the six camps in the District, follows:
Comrades, we are about to enter upon
one of the greatest years In the history of
the organization, both local and national,
and 1t Is the earnest hope and desire of the
department officers that they will receive
the full and hearty support of each camp
and every individual comrade. The success
of our national encampment to be held
here next October, will depend largely upon
the work Of each comrade and the support
which Is given the efforts of the depart
suing six months. Now is the time for oil
camps and comrades who have the interest
of our organization at heart to put their
shoulders to the wheel and make this the
most successful and prosperous year in our
history; and all soldiers and sailors eligible
to membership should be urged to join our
organization and participate in the impor-
tant events of the coming year.
The department officers realize that crit
ioism of their action is natural, knowing
not be pleased. but It is our desire that
such criticism may be made in proper
manner and at the proper time; and we are
sure that any criticism or complaint made
in good faith will not be made to the detri-
ment of our organization. When important
as whole personal matters should be tenn
porarily overlooked, and II the complaint
has any foundation in fact it will always be
rectified If properly presented to the de-
partment
tIn making appointments of committees,
staff, ETC., 1t is the desire of the department
commander to give each camp the recogni-
ton to which 1t Is entitled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Death Of Frederick ". Reisner.

A telegram received yesterday from st.
Louis announced the death of Mr.. Frederick
w. Reisner. About month since he was
very unexpectedly attacked with profuse
hemorrhages. which reduced him to an ex-
tremely weak condition. For q time he
seemed to be slowly recovering. but re-
newal Of the trouble Friday resulted in his
death Sunday morning. The interment will
be at his former home, 6,ovington. Ohio.
Mr.. Reisner came to the city q few years
since and entered the high school He was
next graduated from the George Washing
ton University and remained there for q
time as an Instructor. He was also ezn-
ployed In computation at the naval OBJ
servatory. He completed the general course
in law and the course in patent practice and
received an appointment In the patent Of
fee, and was promoted in due time. but
resigned his position to undertake the pat
emit work Of a large firm in st. Louis. He
was married and leaves a widow and a
child, the latter about a year old. He was
connected with the Gurley Memorial Pres
byterian Church for about eight years, and
was one Of the most active of the young
people of the church, a leader in every good
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Boston sy1nphany Quartet.

The Boston Symphony quartet, an organ
ization growing out of the Boston Sym
phony orchestra. gave it's first concert in
this city at the New Willard last night be-
fore large and cultivated audience. The
quartet consists Of Prof Willy Hess, first
violin; Otto Roth, second violin; Emile
Ferir. viola, and Heinrich Warnke. violon-
cello. These gentlemen were assisted last
night by Mr.. Sigismond Stojowsh a pian-
list, who also made his first appearance In
this country last night. The program in
cluded two Quartets, one by Beethoven in
fiat major and a posthumous one by
Schubert In D n,dnor. Both were excellently
interpreted and most artisttcally played,
the fine shading of the second movement
and the brilliant finish Of the Beethoven
number being especially noticeable while
the delicate treatment of the scherzo of the
Schubert was equally to be commended.
The second number OF the program was a.
sonata for violin and piano in which Mr.
Stojowsh appeared both as composer and
performer. In both respects he was heard
to advantage, the composition being musl-
cianly with q weird melody, but finely
worked out both for piano ard the violin
for It was a sonata for violin and piano In
G major, Mr.. Hess playing the violin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Reception to Bishops,

The reception to Bishop G. w. Clinton of
the sixth and Bishop ]. w. Smith Of the
ninth Episcopal district of the A. NJ. E.
Aon Church. given BY Stewardess Board,
10 2. of John Wesley A. NJ. E. Non Church
hist night. was success In every way. The
ceremonies were opened by the singing of
america" by the choir and audience, after
which Rev. ]. w. Smith, pastor of Israel
G. M. e. Church offered prayer.
Rev. w. A. Blackwell, pastor of the
shurch. made the opening address, speaking
u the great work of the two bishops, and
when introduced Rev. D. E. Wiseman. pas
tor of the Colored Lutheran Church, as the
master of ceremonies. spoke Of the interest
Of the occasion and tie dignity of the min
l5terfal office.
The choir sang Great and Marvellous, -
after which the following ministers We're in
troduced and delivered addresses: Revs. 8.
i. Corrothers. j. w. Smithand NJ. W. Clair
The next feature was a solo by Mrs. Bell
Butler-Moore. entitled ooh, May My Walk
Be Close With God" Other speakers were
Mr.. John c. Dancy, Revs. j. C. Waters, f.
j. Grimke. E. s. Bailey, J. A. Taylor o. J.
w. Scott and Elder Logan Johnson
The two bishops followed in brief re-
sponses to the many gratifying things
which had been said about them. and the
choir rendered "Cantete Domino" and the
guests retired to the chapel, where supper
was served.
Rev. w. H. Davenport reported for the
Star of Zion the correctional paper and
conference missionary, and James w. Poe
Bishop Clinton, who is an Episcopalan,
Will give a free lecture at Galbraith A. M.
T.. Zion Church, on 9th street between L
and M streets northwest, at o'clock to-
and Elsewhere South Bishop j. w. Smith
will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
T q E T h E A T E R.
New National ,Theater.

A sentiment OF not entirely friendly curl
osity gave way to Telling OF agreeable
surprise as the performance OF Rip Van
Wrinkle progressed at the New National
Theater The play rip Van Wrinkle has
been haIlowed by tradition as an INSOFAR
able part of the late Joseph Jefferson's rep
utation. Other actors have portrayed the
lovable vagabond with pronounced success,
but no other player identified himself so
closely and constantly with the character.
That another of the JEFFERSON family should
essay the role seemed presumption, and
has occasionally been resented as such. 1t
is too much to ask the public to regard
theatric celebrity as something to be trans
mitted by legacy as a mere chattel
Mr.. Thomas Jefferson who played Rip
Van Wrinkle last night. claims considera-
ton on his individual merits. He Is no
prodigy, but man of mature years, mani
Testing the artistic discretion to be expected
from one who has enjoyed long and inti-
mate association with the best In his pro-
fession. The resemblance to his father, In
voice, manner and personal appearance, Is
striking. But this resemblance is not an
artificial copy. 1t is a natural Inheritance
and Is therefore not interrupted by the
lapses which are certain to occur where
sustained imitation is attempted There are
certain subtle touches Of Joseph Jefferson's
art which are necessarily missing, but the
performance is good straightforward
piece of work and gave genuine satisfaction
Comparisons are in this instance inevitable,
and may be frankly faced without dfscredit
The production shows great care and lfber-
atty and the supporting company is one of
the best that has ever been seen In the play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
BROUGHT TO A CLOSE.
Novena at the Convent Of the Perpetual
Alteration.

~e>s - sAAS = 81 pStuuI
Alteration.
The novena which has been In progress
Tor nine days at the Convent OF the Per-
petual Alteration was brought to a close
yesterday afternoon at 4:45 % clock with a
sermon by Rev. Charles Warren Currier
The attendance at the novena was large
throughout. It began Sunday, December
~. In the presence of Cardinal Gibbons.
1t Is at this convent that vestmerts are
made to be supplied to poor Catholic
churches throughout the country, at humble
mountain missions and little wayside chan
els. Several times year the sisters send
out handsome vestments broadcast To the
penenciarfes, and the display on the OPEN
Ing day OF the novena was representative
one. Fine specimens OF embroidery and
art needlework were shown.
Previous to the coming Of the nuns OF the
Perpetual Alteration, whose mission is to
provide poor churches with altar linens
and sacred vestments, the work here was
looked after by the ladies of the Washing
ton Tabernacle Society, which was brought
into existence under the direction of Arch
bishop Keane Of Dubuque, then an assist
ant pastor of st. Patrick's Church
The concluding ceremonies of the novena
began yesterday morning at 7:30 O'Clock
with a mass celebrated by Father Currier
and throughout the day the blessed sacra-
ment was exposed for the veneration of the
faithful. For his closing text Father Cur
rfer took for his topic the biblical phrase
Many are called but few are chosen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Lighthouse Vessel overhauls puon.

The United States lighthouse steamer
Maple came into port yesterday evening
from buoy overhaiiling trip on the river
and tied up at the wharf OF the light
house service at the foot of o street
southwest. The Maple has been employ
ed for the past three or four days In
putting the buoys and channel marks in
condition for winter service, taking up
can and nun buoys and replacing them
drifting ice.
The Maple has aboard half dozen
can buoys which aave been taken up
from along the river, and will be taken
TO the supply station at Point Lookout,
TO be painted and overhauled, in readi-
ness to be replaced in the early spring
after the winter weather is over. She
Will look over the buoys In tho Channels
In this vicinity before she sails for Point
Lookout.
The tender Violet is overhauling buoys
In the Carolina sounds, and the Holly
Is at work on the bay channel marks
In preparation for winter Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19

A meeting Of members Of the Ladies' Re-
lief Corps. who are Identified with the
movement OF the patriotic organizations for
a new temporary soldiers and saflors' home
in this city. was hsid last night at the home.
1O8 Sd street northwest. Reports were
made indicating that the measure for the
new home has met with general favor
among representatives and senators.
Capt. A. A. Maxim. superintendent Of the
home. read to tho meeting letter he had
just received from Bishop Charles c. Mo
Cabe, who recently lectured In the Metro
politan Church here for the benefit of the
home. The bishop said:
Never In all my life have / seen church
or hall so beautiful decorated as was
Metropolitan Church the night of the 18th,
when lectured there. 1t was positively
thrilling to stand there under those hags,
and right underneath the biggest flag In all
the worid-Oh, 1t was grand!
That flag was wrought into sort OF
sounding board for the pulpit, reaching to
the ceiling Of the church and covering al
most the entire end of the auditorium.
Symbols have their voices, and they COM
mingled in glorious harmony that night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Majestic Theater.

The Fays opened their second weeks en-
gagement last night at the Majestic Thea
ter, a large audience being present to wit
ness experiments in what they term "thau-
maturgy." The performance includes a
number of vaudeville acts. Phil Stats, a
monologist kept the audience in continuous
laughter by his funny sayings. The sisters
Rappo, dancers, were awarded applause.
The most mystifying part of the perform
ance in thaumaturgy was the mind reading
of hundred or more persons in the audi
ence by Mrs. Fay, who, seated on the stage,
blindfolded, answers the questions which
have been written by them on slips of paper.
cited widespread curiosity, their answers
to questions with which they seem neces-
sarily unfamiliar being often startling In
their accuracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
chase,s Theater.

A feature of the bill at Chase's yesterday
and for all this week is 'Dida,' the we'll
known illusionary spectacle. Added inter-
est is given to the exhibition this season by
the exposure of the trick.
Ferry Convey, the musical clown of the
New York Hippodrome, gave an entertain
ing sktt. displaying some clever musical ec-
centricities. The program also includes q
sketch by German and West, called "a
Special Meeting. interpolated with songs
and dances; Harry LIE Clair, in impersona-
men; the Three Madeaps, in acrobatic
dances, and Tony Hart. The vitagraph
features showed the Adventures of Nom
sieur Beaucaire.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19

Makes Regular Trips With Christmas
boxes Aboard.

The United States army quartermaster's
department tug Lieut.. Alonxo n. Cushing
which has been on the route between this
city and Fort Washington for several days
past undergoing an overhauling. returned
TO service yesterday and made her two reg
ular trips from the fort. While or the
route the Gushing had some repair work
done to her boiler connections to keep her
In good repair for service on the river dur
iiig the coming cold weather. It Is under
stood the tug win keep up her schedule OF
two round trips daily throughout the win
ter.
The tug Is taking on almost every trip
large numbers Of boxes and packages con.
signed to the soldiers stationed at Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt, Christmas re-
membranes, most of them, from the
friends and relatives of the soldiers in the
south and west. Quantities OF quartermas.
ter's and commissary,s stores are also going
to the fort almost daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Academy.

IA Desperate Chance" a stirring melo-
drama by Theodore Kremer, founded upon
the career of the Biddle brothers, was the
offering presented to the Academy patrons
this week. The play follows out the ex-
periences, alleged or otherwise of the two
notorious bandits. who are tried for murder
and sentenced to the gallows, but are later
aided to escape by the hypnotic power of
Ed Biddle over the warden's wife. Harry
L. Waterhouse and Harold Vosburgh as
the Biddle brothers and heroes of the play
and Gertrude D. Magill as the warden's
wife did work which was appreciated by
the audience. Jennifer Sinclair in the role
of the warden's daughter was also ap-
plauded. S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19

Howard Percy Conclave. No. sS6. I'm
proved Order Of Heptosophs elected new
officers at its meeting Monday evening in
Typographical Temple. They are: Archon,
Christian Herold; provost, Joseph Benner;
secretary. e. D. Anderson: treasurer, ]. F..
Dwyer: hnancier. j. G.. Leger: prelate. @.
A. Petteys; inspector, j. G. Jecko; warder,
Joseph Riyes: sentinel, William A. Ham
mer: trustees. B. Frank Campbell, w. H.
Howard and w. B. Denham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-19
Will Of John G. Barthel.

BY the terms of the will of John q.
Barthel. dated April &C. 1885, and filed for
probate. his daughter, Margaret &. Roth
ange, will receive $1,000 and life interest
in lot 49, square 400. which is to descend to
her children. The widow, Katharine G.
Barthel, who Is named executrix, is the
beneficiary of the remainder of the estate.
The will of James w. Beckett, dated Oc-
tober 5, 1905 and filed for probate, directs
that the estate. which includes premises
2619 o street northwest, shall be turned
over to Eleanora Beckett.
Everett Wroe, by his will. dated February
1, 1893. and fled for probate, devised his
estate to his widow, Margaret g. Wroe, who
is named executrfx.