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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

-
Schedule effective December 1. 1906.
Trans leave Southern Railway Station
Alexandria:
1852 =. M.--Daily-Local for Harrisonbui
Warrec.c., nenville and way stations.
l1:0S A. Washington and Florida limit.
ed. Sleeping cars between New York and
Jacksonville. Through irst-class coaches
between Washington and Jacksonville. Far
Tor cars week days Washington TO Pinehurst.
Dining car service between Washington and
Columbia.
1882 A. Dsily-U. s. Fast Mail. First
class coaches and drawing-room sleeper to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
Ais p. M.--Week Days-Local for Har
risohburg and way stations on Manassas
branch
5:l2 ?. M.-Dsily-TOcsl for Warrenton and
Charlottesville.
7:47 p. M.-Daily-New YORK ard Atlanta
Express--First class coach TO Atlanta: sleeper
to Columbus, Ga. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Wash
iugton TO San Francisco.
1907 p. NJ, No. S3-Daily-New York and
Florida Express. Through. coaches and
sleepers to Columbia, Savannah and Jackson
vile Sleepers to Augusta and Port Tampa
Dining car service la carte.
1917 T. MISUNDERSTANDING and Chat.
tanooga Limited (yia Lynchburg). First
GLASS CodNu cAccpAhE vi w ANeNts.N.Sf
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep.
err to Birmingham and New Orleans. Dining
car service.
llO5 p. Washington and South.
western Limited. All Pullman train, club
car to Atlanta, observation cars to Atlanta.
Macon Sleepers to Nashville, Atlanta, Macon,
Birmingham. Memphis and New Orleans.
Dining car service
Through trains from the South arrive at AL.
exandria GIG, 6:35, 9:o3. 93S A. NJ. and
2:43. 9:l3 and 1888 p. NJ. daily. From Har-
risonburp 1888 A. NJ. week days and 9:03 p:
NJ. daily. From Charlottesville 1853 A. NJ. and
from Lynohburg 9OS p. NJ. daily.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria 1921 A. NJ, lao. and
4:5l r. NJ. week days for Bluemont 6:ST
p NJ. for Leesburg $3.50 A. N. and 4:5l 7.
NJ on Sundays only for Bluemont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull
nan reservation, ETC., apply to WILLIAM q
LEHEW, ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
II. b. SPENCER, General Manager.
s. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
W. II. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agent.
l.. S. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, ID. c.
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Give Your Stomach Rest.

Nothing will cure indigestion that doesn I
digest the food. itself, and give the stomech
rest. You can't expect that weak stomach
will regain its strength and get well when il
is compelled to do the full work that sound
stomach should do. You wouldn't expect a
SICK morse to get we'll when it is compelled to
do full days work every day of the week.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is perfect digestant
aud digests the food regardless Of the cOndi'
ton Of your stomach. Relieves Indigestion,
Belching. Sour Stomach. and all stomach dis.
orders. Sold by w. F. Creikht & Co., 4Oi
King street
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Washington Southern Ry
Schednle in effect Nov. rs. I9O6.

Schedule IN effect NOV. 70, IyU0,
Trains leave station western end Of
Prince street for Washington and points
north at OF and 81 a. NJ. 1921. 253, 707,
s IS, and II SO p. m, week days.
Sundays-9 81 a. m. 1921, 707, 8 Is and
l33 p. N.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 44S. 756 local). and IL % q; NJ.
Sundays as and IL % q. M, 3 SO. BOZ
(local), and 40 p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico Sc q. m. Sun.
days only, 4 AZ p. m. week days and 8 80 p
m. except Saturdays.
NOTE Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
w. ID. DUKE, c. w. CULP, w. p. TAYLOR
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man. Traf. Man.
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIKD REM KDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty wears by millions Of
mothers for their children while teetning
with perfect success. II soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrhoa. lie
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle. It's value is iucalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
Dying Of Famine

is. in its torments. like diving Of consuDp-
ton. The progress of consumption, from The
beginning to the very end, is long torture;
DO h to victim and friends. when had
consumption in its first stage" writes VIM.
Myers. of Cearfoss. Nd, after trying diff
ferent medicines and good doctor. in vain,
1T LAST took DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which quickly and perfectly cured me- "
Prompt relief and sure cure for coughs, colds,
sore throat, bronchitis, etc. Positively pre-
vents pneumonia. Guaranteed al Z. 5. Lead
beater & Sons drug store, price SOC and sl.OO
a bottle. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

Make a note now to get Ely's Cream
Balm if you are troubled with nasal catsrrh,
hay fever or cold in the head. Il is purify
ing and soothing to the sensitive membranes
that line the air-passages. Ii is made to cure
the disease, not TO fool the patient by a short.
deceptive relief There is no cocaine nor
mercury in it. Do not be talked INTO taking
A substitute for Ely's Cream Balm. All
druggists sell it. Price SOC. Nsiled by Ely
Rros' rs Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

CTOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.-The an
- nual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
AMERICAN RUTILE COMPANY will be
held at the Office Of the company, No. Ill
south Fairfax street. Alexandra. Virginia,
on MONDAY. the first day of January, 1906,
from II o'clock noon to o'clock p. m, for
the election Of directors and for the transac-
ton Of such other business as can he lawfully
considered. The transfer books will he
closed for ten days prior to the first day of
January. 1906.
w. NJ. SLATER, President.
SHERWOOD WILSON, See. and Treas.
daci2 ow
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NeW-YOrk Daily Tribune.

If YOU are looking for daily history of the
world. carefully collated and sifted and
presented in the most attractive form that the
facts and the laws of good taste will permit,
you cannot make any mistake in reading The
Tribune every day. 1t contains special arti-
cles on nearly every subject which is supposed
TO interest intelligent and elean-minded PEG
pie. With The Sunday Tribune goes a hand
some illustrated Supplement and a Magazine,
with colored covers, equal to anything sold
for ten cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
COAL AND WOOD.
Barge Geo. 3. Roberts

jdst arrived with AGO tons Best Lee Coal
which fills most important place in the es-
sentials Of a fine Christmas dinner, as your
cook will fail if the fire is not right. II will
be right. however, if you buy TIE coal of us.
Our oal is the best for any kind of cooking.
Ii gives just the right fire alwaysI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
Handkerchiefs.

Embroidered SC, lOc, l2lc to PC each.
Plain, Pure Linen, for ladies', and /
inch hem at l2lc to 25c.
Plain. Pure Linen, for gentlemen, J
inch hem, at 1870 TO Pc.
These goods are direct from the i'm
porter and are exceptionally good.
Handkerchiefs for both ladies and
gentlemen, &c and l0c.
silk Handkerchiefs, 25c and SOC.
SILK MUFFLERS, SOC. 75c 81 90,
$I.25. 81 80 to 81 80 each.
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Washington, Alexandria 4
Mt. Vernon Railway.
In effect November /. 1905
Inrrrr


For Washington, from corner Prince and
Royal streets, week days. at 545, 6 10x, 20,
s 35x, 6 45, 7OOx, 10. z 20x, Z 35, 7 5Ox, 90.
s 15x, 20, $50, y o., 80, 1000, 1925, IL 90,
II Is and II 40 a. IT., IL 20. 245, 100 90.
| 40, 10, 2 AZ, 3 20, 81, As, 4 10, 4 80, 450x
5 10, 5 20, s. 5, 40, 600, 10, 30, 80,
7 10, so, 8 80, 9 10, 9 so. 1885, II 10 and II 30
p. NJ,
Saturdays only, s Ask, 15x and 10 1Ox p. M.
Sundays-700, 10. s 10, 900, $50, 1910
10 45, IL Is and IL AZ a. M, ~ Is, ~ 40, %,
20, 40, 2 10. 220, gao, 3 90, 800, $40. 400,
4 20, 49, 5 60, 5 20. 5 ~. 6 90. $50. 8 40, 90,
720, Z 40, s on. $40. 40. 9 10, 90. 1899 aud
IL 10 pm. ~
LEAVE WASHINGTON.
For Alexandria, from the corner Of Pennsyl
vania avenue and 18th street, week days, 8 20
6 Ask, SO. 10, 20x, 735, Ask, 7 So. S25
$50, 910, 940. 1000, 10 OK, 1890, 100
II 80 a. m. IL % moan, u Is 1895, 100, | %
So, 2O0x, 30, go, $50. 400, Ais, 435x
4 40, ASK, 05, 5 Tx 20, 8 45K, 6 90, 6 15x
$50 645x, 200 40, $50, $50. 9l0, $50,
10 80, II 10. II 80 y. m. and IL 80 a. m.
Saturdays only, BOX, 9 COX and II COX p. IN
Sundays-7 50, 45, 900, 935. 10 10, 10 40
100, 4 so a. m, 1900 noon. 1890, 100,
20, 40, 200, go, 40, 100, 20, 3 40, 400,
4 20, 40. 500, 800, 5 40, 800, s 20, 6 40, 200,
~ ~, o W. o ~, o w. wv Az oOs Al ~
AND l. 80 .. m
FOB MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, As, g. so, 6s2, 10 80, IL 80 a. M, ~ 80,
15z 232, 3 80, 447, 40, Z 05 and 905 d. m
Sundays 90, Q52, 10 al, IL 40 q. M, IL 40,
40, 240 40, 447, 05, 9 o. and 10 Is p. m.
FOR ARLINGTON.
Leave Alexandria 7 10, 735. s 20, 9 90
80, 10 90, 10 25, II Is, IL 40 a. M, ~ 90 90,
40, 2l0, 2 40, 800, 3 As, 4 S5, 80, as.
6 80, So. 750p. m.
Sundays--s 10, 8 80, 10 10, 10 45, IL Is, ii 40
a. M, Y 10, II 40. %, 20. 2 90, 2 20, 2 40,
3 60, 20, 3 10, 90. 4 20, 500, 40, 8 20, %
and 40 M.
FOR ROSSLYN.
Leave Alexandria for Rosslyn, week days
10, Z 80, $50, GEO. 1000, 1925, IL 40
a. NJ, 90, 245, S45, 435, 5 10, 545,
6 80, 6 So an6 7 sop. M.
Sundays 10, 8 80, 10 10, IL IS a. m. II Is,
20, 2 20, 20, A 20. 5 40, 700 and z 40 p. m.
Baggage checked and carried on the follow
ing trains from Alexandria for Washington
week days; $50 and 10 % a. M, 10, 8 20 and
10 p. M.
Sundays Is a. m. and 20 p. M.
Parcels carried.
Freight carried daily, morning and evening.
in each direction. No freight accepted unless
delivered at the station at least 30 minutes be-
fore the departure Of the freight trains.
CLARENCE p. KING, j. CoLvIN,
President. Superintendent.
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NY Tri-WeekLY Tribune.

II is issued on Monday, Wednesday and
Fridal Of every week. and contains the es-
sen,e of The Daily Tribune for the whole
week Price. $40 year. For free sample
copy send postal card 10 The New'Iork
Tribune, New-York.
Combination offer. Harper's Bazaar. with
Tue Tri-Weekly Tribune, one year, Sl.65;
the Metropolitan Magazine. " Oh The Tri-
Weekly Tribune. one year, 81 90. All three
for y so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
MEETINGS.

NJOTICE.-Th Annual Meeting Of the
~ Stockholders o. the Charlottesville and
Rapidsn Railroad Company will be held at
No. 2l2 King street, Alexandria, Virginia,
O'Clock Il. M, for the purpose of electing
directors and transacting such other business
as may come before the meeting.
ID. LANDLORD. Secretary.
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GROCERIES.
JOHN AHERN Il CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERs
And Dealers IN
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stock
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing to be had in this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brands
OF the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades OF
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, &c.
4E-Satisfaction Guaranteed as to Price and
- Quality. "a
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

When you want a pleasant laxative
take Chamberlsin's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For Sale by Gibson & Timer
man and w. f. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
DRY GOODS
Suggestions for
Christmas.
The present that affords the most
Real Pleasure.
is the one from which the recipient de-
riyfs the most
Real Benefit.

In making cur purchases for Christ
mas we have carefully avoided what was
merely for show. but we can offer Tor IN
spection the most complete line OF goods
combining beauty with usefulness, that
can be found anywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock.
l holders of the GRAND OPERA HOUSE
COMPANY will be held at the offices Of said
company. No. 128 south Fairfax street, Alex
nndria, Virginia, on MONDAY. January s,
1906, at 2:30 p m.
HENRY f. WOODARD, Secretary.
dec1l Nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
STEAMERS,
MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VlR.
GINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

The Steamers of This Line Will Leave Alex
andria
EVERY SUNDAY, TUESDAY and TIL UR5-
DAY at 4:S0 p. III.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York solicited and handled with care.
Through rates and bills Of lading issued,
Single fare to Baltimore, 81; round trip, 81
Staterooms, one way, $50. Meals, soc.
WIN. NJ. REARDON, Agent, Strand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
GentIemen's Ties.

Our SOC Ties are as pretty "a can be
found at a much higher price. Our zoe
Goods are proportionately good.
Suspender-Afmband-HoseS Support
Sets in pretty boxes with transparent
tops, per set, roc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

NADINOLA is a new discovery enaran-
~ teed, and money will be refunded IN
every case where il fails to remove freckles,
pim1les. liver spots, collar discolorations,
salIowness, sun.tan, black heads, distignring
eruptions, etc. The worse cases IN 20 days.
Leaves the skin clear, soft, healthy, and re-
stores the beauty of youth.
Price so cts. and ST. Sold in each city by
all headings druggists, or by mail.
Mrs. W. l.. Curry writes:-Little Rock,
Ark, Sept. 2, 1905. "For 3 years. | was
troubled with pimples. black heads and
spots. l tried everything advertised for skin
diseases without relief, until the past few
weeks have used Nadinola with marvellous
results. My complexion has been changed to
a smooth beautiful pink. without blemish;
/ shall always keep Nadinola in my home" y
Prepared only by
NATIONAL TOILET co,
PARIS, TENNESSEE.
Sold in Alexandria by f. S. Lesdbeater d
Sons and leading druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

Handsome Silver and Composition
Handles, Good Quality Covers, for
ladies, 1925. $3.50, $1.75 10 1926
each.
Handsome line for gentlemen, Plain
Box and Fir Handles, latest shapes and
Good Quality Covers, sl.00, $l.25,
$3.50, 81. IS to 50. 90 and 1925.
Pretty line for children, Fancy Ami
nal aud Bird Head Handles, at Toe each.
Table Damask. at 25c, SOC, 75c to
tl.00 per yard.
Towels, Napkins, Table Covers, Bu-
reau Scarfs, Tray Covers, &c.
Aprons, lOc, to 25c each.
Nurses Aprons, nicely made, at S9c
each.
Ladies' Black Mercerized Skirts, al
CSC, $1.25, t1.S9, $l.49, $l.59, Sl.79
and $l.9S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
N. Y. Tribune Almanac,

For % cents a year this blication sup
plies YOU with "a marvellous amount of infor-
nation. The 1906 one will lie on sale JAN
nary l., and may be had from your news
dealer, or from The Tribune Office, New
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Gloves.

Ladies' special value, warranted Kid
Gloves, at Sl.00 10 Sl.25.
Gentlemen's Dress Gloves, at Sl.Oe
and 81 so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
DRUGGISTS.
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,

DRUGGISTS.
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX
Prescriptions a speciality,
Foglisb. French. German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag.
nolis, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water Genuine Iubin's Extrafs; Spongess,
Hair Brushes and Combs; Best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelstine, Corn. Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices Of all kinds, and q
select stock of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
tsiDed elsewhere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15

POMPEIIAN MASSAGE CREAM eleanses
where soap and water fails. Men who shave
themselves or are shaved by BARRIERS should
use il. Be yoor own beauty doctor. Price
SOC and 81 per jar For sale by
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-15
KOdOI
Dyspepsia Cure

enables the stomach and digestive organs
10 digest and assimilate all of the whole
some food that may be eaten. 1t nourshes
the body. and rebuilds the weak organs,
restoring health and strength. Kodol cures
indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia, sour
risings. bslching. heartburn and all stomach
disorders.
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N. Y. Tribune Weekly RI =
VitW.

The Tribune Weekly Review isa handsome
sixteen page weekly issued by The New York
Tribune Association. IL costs hve cents
copy, but may be had for a whole year for 81.
Il gives the essence Of the weeks news, with
clean cuts, sane and Intelligent comment, and
II keeps you up 10 date on every thing worth
knowing in politics domestic and iorelgn)
ard in literature, art and music. For free
sample copy send postal card 10 The Tri-
bune, New York.
c, mbination offer Harper's Bazaar, with
The Tribune Weekly Review, one year, $l.50.
The Metropolitan Magazine, with The Trl-
bune Weekly Review, one year, $l.oO. All
three or $3.50.
EXTRACTS FOR THE bANDERCHIEF.
Il Palo Alto Pink, Lady Matehless, Bride
Elect. MaripOSa Lily, Coronado, White Rose,
Sweet MaIgery, Golden State Violet, Cali
fornia Crab Apple, Blossom, Rosemere, Cali
fornis Clover, Pearls of Hyacinths, Pearls. OF
Violets, Orchard Blossoms, Cashmere Bou-
quet, Jockey Club, Coronaria, Maud Muller
CeylOn Clover, Trailing Arbutus, Stuart
Bouquet, France Rose and la Tretis, at
WAKEFIELD d HALLS,
=. Cor. Prince & Fairfax Sti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06

Home Building Association
Loans on Real Estate
ON EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS
IT will accommodate you for building buFlnS oe
Improving q home, or for investment and nsed
money. Call on the undersigned for Information
end taking stock. Applications for lex7 from
agents solicited.
GEO. ". LINKINs. Pres. WM H. wETZEL See.
500 18th Ut. NV. z136 1T. NV.
L. 8. TAYLOR. v. Pres. q. 8. WESC0TT. Treas
l4O5 Ut. nv. 1907 Pa ave. NV.
no2s-tf-14d.eSu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Noted Archaeologiat's Lecture.

DIR. Kenyon v. Willard of Indianapolis, a
prominent Psychologist and an archaeol-
ogist. who, has unearthed some important
tablets and other evidences OF ancient his
tory, will deliver lecture at the assembly
room OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton tonight on the special theme, Joseph
in Egypt" There is no parsonage in Old
Testament records who stands out more
prominently as wise statesman and an
influential factor In the political history OF
Egypt than Joseph. DR.. Mfllard's treat
ment of the subject. far from being prosaia
or dry, II enlivened with fresh material
right from the original sources in Egypt
and the story IS made doubly fascinating In
his hands
The lecture Is free to all men Interested.
being given under the auspicee Of the Bible
Stlad4 Club 81 the NJ ~. q. A. for pso6no-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
NAVAL OBSERVATORY.
Annual Report Of Rear Admiral
Chester

In his annual report regarding the naval
observatory, Rear Admiral Chester, super
intendent says that the buildings within
the observatory are in generally good con-
dtion, but that owing to the fact that the
transit houses are of iron construction
from which paint peels off in warm wealth
err 1t viii soon be necessary to give them
another coating of that material to keep
them from serious deterioration.
Il have to renew the recommendation
contained in my last annual report" says
Admiral Chester. that early steps be
taken to acquire the property lying within
the observatory circle, as contemplated by
the joint resolution of Congress approved
August !, 1894. The question of the trans
fer of the tract of land belonging to Mr..
Philip Young and of that belonging to the
Normanstone estate still remains In the
District courts and will probably be settled
by the time 1t is necessary to get the
ground in shape to harmonic with the
other public property. The property belong
ing to the District of Columbia, known as
the Industrial Home School, however.
should receive early attention. The Navy
Department and the District Commission
ers have practically come to an agreement
as to the price to be paid for this property
as shown In the report to which reference
was made year ago, but as two or three
established elsewhere 1t will be necessary,
in order to carry out the will of Congress
in the near future, to submit to that body
an estimate for the purchase Of the prop
erty at early date.
AS Congress has, In the appropriation bill
providing for the expenses OF the naval
observatory for the fiscal year 1866 re-
stored the item of $4,000 for the care and
grading of the grounds which accords with
the appropriation which existed up to July
i. 1902, 1t Is expected that hereafter the
grading of the ground within the observa-
tory. limits can be carried on coincidently
with that Of the adjoining thoroughfares by
the District government.
Il feel 1t my duty again to call the at
tention of the department to the totally in
adequate force which is allowed by Congress
to carry on the work of the observatory
My last annual report treats this subject
in extenso, and I urgently appeal for at
least a gradual increase in the personnel
which will permit the proper execution of
the important duties devolving upon the
staff and prevent the oft-repeated but ILL
founded charge of inadequate amount of
work for so large institution"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
New Members Admitted.

The following new members We're then
elected: Mrs. Margaret Browning, Mrs. ].
N. Raymond, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Burson
Mr.. H c. Cooke, Mr.. J. c. Hare and Dr.
Paul r. Stalnar.
Mrs. C. H. Clifford who had charge of
the musical program of the evening made
the announcements, and Miss Cornelia Par
ker played a violin solo, Miss Dorothy
Wolfe gave a vocal selection, Miss Mary
Gillespie violin solo, Miss Mamie Borgess.
solo, accompanied upon the piano by Mrs.
McDuffy, Miss Emma Bender played a pi-
ano selection and Mr.. G.. A. Callan sang
several humorous selections, after which
Mr.. c. Desmond gave a piano number
The meeting was about to adjourn when
1t was announced that Mr.. Mcneil, the new
president of the society, was present. and,
after inviting the new president to the
chair, Mr.. Gillespie congratulated him upon
his election. Mr.. Mcneil said in response,
conferred upon him by the society, but
that he had hoped that Mr.. Gillespie would
consent to a reelection. Continuing he
said he hoped each member would give his
and her unqualified support to his admins
tration, and declared he would do all in
his power to promote the interests of the
organization.
In conclusion MIR. Mcneil again thanked
the members for the honor they had con-
ferred upon him.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned SO
that the social hour might not be delayed
Refreshments were served by the young
ladies' to those present during the time
which Texan met Texan and talked of af-
fairs In the lone star state. The Texans
showed that they loved their state because
1t was Texas, and, in their estimation,
everything else besides.