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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

There ia now bur Que Pythian Lodge
IN Alexandria, Oriental, No. 3, Me-
cbanic.' Lodge having been merged in'o
the former. At the meeting oil Of'en'"'
I,,d,e Tuesday night cards were receiV :
OIL from members of Mechanics Lodge
the charter of the latter having pee"
surrendered. The order of the knlgnlS
of Pythias was introduced into AieAan-
dria shortly after the birth OF the organ
;gat;on Mechanics Lodge No. .. was
formed in 1868 in what was then no"n
"a Phoenix Hall, northwest corner OF Aing
and ROYAL streets. Within few months
time the lodge had become one OF Tue
most flourishing in the city Later
Oriental Lodge was formed III the nan
northwest corner of King and st. Asaph
streets. This lodge also nourlshed.
Years afterward what was known as
Alexandria Lodge was formed, but u
has long since ceased to exist.
The meeting Tuesday night was one
oi the most interesting and instructive
in Pythian affairs that has been held
for some time. 1t was presided over by
Past Supreme Representative Geo. L.
simpson. Under good OF the order
speeches were made by Past Grand Pre-
late w. H. May, Past Chancellor ,. L.
Monroe. Past Grand Representative r.
r Bower aud Past Chancellor NJ X.
Norris. who was recently presented with
a veterans Jewel; also by P. C., X. n;
Rowland, one of the oldest members OIL
the order. With the combined .WemPeF-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

Loggerhead or swapping turtles are
row In season, and numbers are being
csntured and brought to this city where
,hev are slaughtered to form the basis
FIR soups About this time OF the year
these chelonians crawl cut oil the msrSn .'s
where they have been alternating LOT 'ne
nurpose of depositiOg their eggs. II Is
while carving out this purpose Of nature
that thew are caught, thrown on their
bscks and 4bridled." They are often
intercepted before they lay the eggs,
Ebiab form one Of the ingredients OF
.he soups. An Alexaudrian reports 'hal
ne caught thirty-twO snaPpers a night OF
two AGO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

-....,,,. ono uiil Ictufu 10 tne rOlOmac lor
service. The steamer Queen Anne
which will run excursions on the Poto-
mac during the coming summer, was
lowered from the dock, aud, after De
Jug painted throughout, will leave LOT
Washington. l.
The competitive steamer service be-
tween Norfolk and Washington will, 1t Is
again reported, be inaugursted this sum
mer Terminals have been leased from
the Anhsuser- Busch Brewing Assocla'
lion. which owns much waterfront prop
erty in Norfolk, aud the steamers 10 De
placed in service on the Potomac aud
Chesapeake are now on their way to NOR
folk from the great lakes.
The sloop Lily F. Evans, which was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Death of Miss Myra Civalier.

The rad intelligence was rfcriVId Ia
this city today Of the death at Dr.. Frey
Hospital 10 Washingto 1t 1910 o ciock
ih, morning OF Miss Myra Lee Civaiie' /,
daughter of Mrs. Myra l. Clvalier' Oh
this cilv, and granddaughter oil the lS'e
Col Richard Bland Lee. Miss Myra' OF
.Iittle Sister," was she was aiiec'lona,e'
" known by her many friends through
ont this city, had been in delicate heailn
for some time and several months ago
went TO the hospital for treatment; Al
first it was thought that she would soon
recover. but complications ensued ana she
gradually declined until death came this
morning. She vas young lady OF
many virtues and was universally beloved
nv all who knew her. She had appear
ed often on the amateur stage 10 oeha'i
of charitable objects and possessed no
little histrionic and musical talent. her
mother has the sincere sympathy OF inc
entire community in this, her loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
The Fishery.

The local fishermen report herring as
,,lsn,iful in this neighborhood, although
Comparatively few are being caught al
,ba shores down the Potomac. Shad
s sTe also more plentiful in the upper
river. Prices, however, vary but hIIle'
anS those offered in market this morn
inc we're held at former quotations,
%sb,own is about on its last legs, ano
indications show that before many years
II viii vanish as has the Alexandrl'
ws,ermelon and oyster docks In,
bnlk Of the fish caught are now packed
On the shores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
School Examination.

The examinations of public school
teachers was begun today at Peabody
building, Superintendent K"mpef IN
charge assisted by Col. T. h. Ficklin,
principal of Washington school. Only
five applicants presented themselves
2 white and 2 colored None OF the
teachers now employed by the school
hoard appeared to take the examination;
Those applying were; White, Etne'
Peake. May Garrett and Calharne Dat
few Colored. Lawrence Arnold sndrAlice
NJ Solomon. The examinations VIII
continue through Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Girls Friendly.

Mrs. Henrietta Irving Bolton, diocesan
president of the Girls Friendly Society
Of Washington, gave an exceedingly IN
teresting talk last evening to the IT, r.
s Branch at Christ Church, which was
greatly enjoyed by the members ana
their guests. This society is the la'ges.
organization OF women in the world ana
extends into nearly every country. 10
year the g Fl $ BADGE i"dGfsles ""''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
,IonnriaI Services.

As has been stated in the Gazette,
Alexandria Aerie, No. S7l. FrsteTnsi
Order of Eagles, will hold their second
memorial service at the lodge room IN
the Alexandria National Bank building
next Sunday afternoon, May = al =
o'clock Messrs. u. F. Harvey ana
Rosa F. Downing will be the speakers
on the occasion. A musical programme
will be one of the interesting features OF
the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Baseball.

Woodberry Forest won their nth
straight game in Orange Yesterday alter
noon by defeating the Episcopal h'gh
school of Alexandria. by score OF ~
TO 3 Woodberry was blanked Ia the hrs''
but piled up eight runs in the second as
the resulted four hits coupled with some
ragged playing on the part OF the vlS''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & b0|lP0D

Are pleased to announce that new importa-
tions and selections have Just been received
Included are: Paris aud London Millinery
Silks. Dress Goods, Ready.to We Garments
for Women and Children, Paris Lingerie "n"
Corsets Laees. Ribbons. Gloves, raraSoiS,
Hsuderch'efs, Neck Fixings, SILK Waists ana
Petticoats, Separate Skirts, Hosiery, Shoes
Mems Hats. Mems and Boys Haberdashery'
Imuortea Novelties in Leather and Fancy
Goods, Sterling Silver A rticIes, Dainty ehip"'
Rich Cut Glass aud multitndes OF appropriate.
novelties for wedding, birthday aud anRiver-
sary gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

her marriage. Rev. Mr. Mower was known
widely through his church relations IN
Alabama. Georgia, Kentucky AMI Nir
pinia. Mrs. Mowers friends are scat
tered through these States. The inter
ment will be in Ivy Hill cemetery near
,bis city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Had a Close Call.

"a dangerous surgical operation. involving
the removal Of malignant ulcer, as large
as nv hand, from my daughters hip, was
prevented by the application OF B1 sa:it,,s
Anica salve, says A. c. Stiekles. OF Mile'us
W Va, Persistent use OF the SsNe coni,
Injuries. DC at f. S. Leadbeater Sons
drnrnisis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

canaan ). =. CA.'H # the steamer
Washington OF the NorioiS and MASH
ington line, is i'll Of pneumonia zap
Atain W. A. Geogbegan has temporary
CHARGE ol the Was hiugtOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

The government tug Nina was ram
med Yesterday by the submarine torpedo
boat Porpoise, during maueuver' in Cod
dinrton Cove, r. and the tug was
forced to run full speed FIR the shore TO
escape sinking. The Porpoi'e was not
;niured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
THE WHISKY or OUR FORE
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Rye, 75c full quart, SSc a
mint; OverhOlt, bottled in bond and fau'
Tones Pure Rye, 9Oc full quart; Port, sherry
Cstawba aud Claret, 25c quart All 'he
isading brands of fine wines snd liquors Tor
fan,;tv trade. Phone IS or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
rets Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY.

Rsr0ain day Bargain" 10 gsasssliy an
dsrsto.d to mean more than ordinary vsiur'
ssd uo~heie Is this letter esempllhed than
here. ssSssidly on Friday. when extraordinary
Effects srs put forward BY every manager "a
the kuuss 70 rid his or her particular depart
meut Of al rsmusnt., odds and ends, short
lengths, broken sizes aud assortmen's, Se.'
,hus insaring to shoppers the worth Of their
aopey many times over,
Bargain, opportunities will abound TO-
uo,ros--aad the goods are just such thias'
sssre sseaea nov for personal use OF the
hom-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Mems New
Eouiard Ties,

Our showing..of these very popular standard
Four-in.hsnd Ties is nov complete, We have
them In the staple navy blues aud blacks with
large small and medium white dots and
the latest figure designs; also the same designs
ia blue and black on white grounds The
,ilk is of sa unususlly good quality and very
soft.
Price. zoe each
Tomorrow Thursday. 50 dozen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Local Matters.
g.. .cd Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:5S q; M. ana se.s
At 6:55 p. M. High water a. S:z4 D. HI "io
3:5l u. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

XxTANTED.-A WHITE WOMAN 10 DO
w General homework. Apply TO 3l1 south
Columbus street. nil . -
rON SAIF-ONE BLACK NAME
ueiobt about 900 pounds. Work any
where and a good driver. Just right for de-
i;,srv grocery or market wagon. CHA
Apply al Ill north Pitt street. myS ..
MILLER'S SELF-RAlSlNG BUN
WHEAT Just received by ,u,prpN
YARMOUTH BLOATERs Just received
nv ]. c. MILBUkN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Meather ProbablIltIes
knights of Pythias.

For this section fair and colder tonish'
Fr;dav fair: fresh northwest to west WINDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Mems Washable


Of white and colored madras eheyiots and
Oxford; some are highly m'rcsrized and LOOK
like silk. Scores Of attractive patterns from
which to select.
4 special value at 2'e. each.
Mems Store, Maiu floor, st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Donations.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal ChurcG
has forwarded through the First Na'lonsI
Rank $7O.75 to the San Francisco sui
feIeTs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
DRY GOODS.
LaIlShurgh&Bro
washipgton's FavOriie Store
Store Hours, s a. m. to p. m.
NEW SILKS, 40C,
Usually Zoe Yard.

Toe MOhair Sicilian, 49c.
Navy. Marine, Red, Brown and Green
English Mohair sicilian, 80 inches wide re,
yerslble and dust proof; worth Zoe. Al per
yard, 49c.
81 Shadow MOhair, o9c.
Crssm NAVY. Ped, Brown and Green
sh. isSc Lsct ed Mobair; very stylish and
seryieeable. worth 81. big bargain at
yard, 6ec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
2 Cans Best Tomatoes. 25c.

cans Cora, 25c 4 caus Peas. Zoe; cans
Bartlett Pears, 25c; cans Wagner BAKED
,eaps 25c; cans Stringless Beans zoe ;
, cams Sweet Potatoes, 25c 2 cans Table
Peaches DC 7 cakes Hoe Cake Soap, Zoe.
W.P. WOOLLs x son.
c.ho ROYAL aud Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

fee will be charged


Ona stranger Was accommodated vi
lodging al the station house last h'gh''
A meeting of the Board Cf Fire Ward
ems will he held tonight at 1880 O'Clock
at the Reliance engine house.
Mrs w J. Morton, at Christ Church
rectory. will entertain the COLONIAL
Danes lomorrow, Friday, afternoon
Mrs. Margaret NJ. Gibson has sold to
Dr. Thos. S. Gibson the property at Tue
northwest corner of Duke and st. Assph
streets.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Columbia Fire Company was heid las.
night. Five new members were ciec'eu
and some routine business transacted.
A calico social, under the management
of Mt. Vernon Council, No. !, ID OF A.,
will be given tonight, from to /, at
Odd Fellows Hall, north Columbus
street.
The b. Y. p. T., Of the First Bsp-
list Church, will give an entertainment
tomorrow night, at the home OF Mrs'
James Hulfsh, 80 north Columbus
| street.
A white man, Sho had BEEN arrested
] wv Officer Henderson for contempt OF
ccnrt was fined $3.50 in the Police
| Court this morning. This was the only
case on the docket.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
inr,on Yesterday to Benjamin A. Dye
Iof Arlington and Ethel Todd, OF Cher
ryd4ie. and to Joseph w. Rollins anc
Virginia B. Dickens, both. OF k'nt
q orge county.
The remains OF the late J. CALVIN SmiIh
who died in Washington about year ago
was brought here today by Demalne * Sol
and inferred in the NJ. p. cemetery
Engineer J. W. Spencer, of the s0uther
RailTey. was painfully burned on the, fac
near charlottesville last night 10y the. pnrn
inc out of lubricstor Of his engine
II Turtle Soup tomorrow at u O'Clock al
II Zimmerman's. MarketSpaee.
Fined CLANS 30 cents dozen, Oyster
fried. stewed or raw. Clam Soup &c, veg
table Soup &c. c. II. Zimmerman, n si,S
Space.
Al. .nNNFl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
CITY BULLETIN.

Ger's best brand of Hams and Breakfast
small sizes, Ice per b.; Best Flour,
,ck guaranteed, large sack, soc. small
r. Davis O. X. aud Bob White bak
,ders. &c each; Rumford's, &c each;
MS OF Challenge Milk, 25c; three cans
mel Syrup or Molasses, Doc; four cans
Baked Beans, 25e; best Green Tea
H.. Quaker Oats, boxes for 2bc.
HARLOW BROTHERS.
ar Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

Keen your bowels regular by the use
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. There is nothing better. For
sale by. Gibson & Timberman and W. f.
Creighton a. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Mems New Straw
Hats.

Wa announce the arrival ofour ne" STOCK
of Mems Straw Hats, which are now ready
for your inspection, They are all new anu
fresh, Just from the factory, and every proper
straw Is presented-Sennit, Split sira"s'
ni,sps. novelty brsids and good assortment
Of RaRswss.
Mems Store, Main aoOr, + St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03

Why takea dozen things to cure that eongns
Kennedy's Laxative Honey ana lar arrays
the congestion. stops that tickling drives ' ne
LII ont through yonr bowels. Sold by
W F. Creighton q Co., 4Ol KingSt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
Woodward s LOthrOp
10th, ilth, F and q sts.' y v"
WASHINGTON. d..


q, LOIS right BY BrAddoek Heights station
each 25xl25; priv, $50 essb; no o'nmiss, Joy
VICTOR ANDERSON. l4i6 r street, n. W."
Washington, u. G. See Agn on prem'srs'
myi6t ---
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-05-03
For Sale.

For Sufb-
Two-aiory BRICK DWELLING; 70 rooms
and has~meot, vide halls: Thick walls.
eomfaHable old style home. northHes. e NnW
81. Assph ana Queen streets. X. T. ANoA'
anF2a 3w
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
SENATE COMMITTEE lNslsTs
THAT SECRETARIES sUs.
PENDED THE STATUTE
TAKE LAND FOR FOREST
Four Million Acres Belonging to Five
indian Tribes Set Asde-President
Wants to Promote Man Who Held
Off Georgia Lynchins Mob.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 19-Admit.
ting that they had no authority Of law
for withdrawal from the allotment Of
nearly 100000 acres of lands belong.
ing to five civilized tribes in the In,
dian territory for the purpose of Great
Ing forest reservation two members
of the Presidents cabinet-Senator
Hitchcock of the department of the in
terror, and Secretary Wilson Of the de.
partment of agriculture, endeavored
today to Justify their course by stat
ing that they had the best interest of
the Indian at heart. The explanation
was made before a select senate COM
mittee, which Is investigating the af-
fairs In relation to the property
rights of the five tribes, but the com.
mittee declined to accept 1t. Four sen.
ators declared the departments had
suspended the statute of the United
States without authority and that 1t
was the duty of the secretaries to i'm.
mediately cancel the order withdraw.
| ing the land from the allotment.
Rewards Good Service.
The following letter was given out
at the White House today:
Dear Mr.. Bonaparte: Some three
years ago Sheriff J. L. Merrill, Of Car.
roll county, Georgia, lost his chance
for reelection by his action in beating
off a mob of several hundred white
people who were trying to take a ne.
gro out OF jail and put him to death.
Merrill and his deputies fired on the
mob killing and wounding several men
and beating others off. Because Of
/ this he was defeated for reelection.
4 congressman AdaDasen brought the
matter to my attention, saying he hat.
ed to see the man who had done such
service as a public official defeated be.
I cause OF the very fact that he had
rendered the service. He told me
4 Governor Terrell had offered Merrill
a place, the best he mad to give, which
carried salary of $50 per month. /
4 told the congressman thought could
beat that and got him place at 81 200
a year as custodian Of the grounds of
the federal prison at Atlanta hear
he has done well If he has done well
cannot we give him a promotion
Sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt,
Hon. Charles j. Bonaparte, Attor.
, ney General"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
BISHOP M'cABE FAILS TO REcov.
Err FROM STROKE OF Apo
PLExY in NEW YORK
LONG CHURCH SERVICE
Served AS Chaplain in the Civil War
and After Capture Was Held in
Libby Prison-successful Worker
on the Mission Boards.

New York, Dec 19.-Bishop Charles
Cardwell McCabe of the Methodist
Episcopal church, died in New York
hospital early today. Death was due
to apopleyy with which the bishop was
stricken several days ago while pass
ing through the city on his way 10
Philadelphia, his home. Mrs. McCabe
and the bishops niece were at the
bedside when the clergyman passed
away.
The bishop was born in Athens,
Ohio, October IL, 1886, and received
his education in the Ohio Wesleyan
university. In 1860 he entered the
ministry of the Methodist Episcopal
church and in 1862 was appointed
chaplain of the 1920 OHIO infantry. AT
the battle of Winchester he was cap
tured and held in Libby prison for
four months. Soon after his release
he entered the service of the United
States Christian commission and sue.
ceeded in raising large amount Of
money for its work.
Later he became financial agent OF
the Wesleyan university in which he
received his education, and in 1884
was made secretary of the Methodist
Episcopal missionary society. To mis-
efforts is largely due the success ol
the missionary movement in the
church on account of his ability in
placing the organizations on a firm
financial foundation. He became 8
bishop of the church in 1896, and in
1902 was made chancellor of the Amer
|ican university at Washington, D. G.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
AFTER BEcKwlTH ESTATE.
Suit in Court at Mt. Pleasant to Sc
cure PAYMENT of Money.

Mt. Pleasant, Dec. 19.--Judge Smyth
heard arguments yestei day in the tax
cases against the esta es of the late
Captain Beckwith and DR.. Mcclure
both of whom we're heavy stockhold.
ers in the Austin Western Scraper
company at Aurora, H., but resided
here. The contention of the county
represented by Tax Ferret Judge Nc
Coy of Oskaloosa, is that the Beck
with estate should pay taxes on 1,71C
shares of stock valued at s256,500 for
the past. five years, amounting to
about $4,000 per year, and that the
Mcclure estate should pay on $3.50
shares Of both stocks valued at s57,
00o for the same time, about $3.50 pei
year. Judge Baby of Aurora, one Ct
the executors represented the estates
his contention being that these stocks
were not taxable on the property in II
linois, where it is situated. The ar
guments were not concluded until late
last night, and submitted to the court
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
CHILD DIES FROM BURNS.
Little Daughter of Dr. Burney OF Leb-
banon Fire Victim.

Lebanon, Dec. 80 (speciaD The
two-year-old daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
J. E. Durney, died at 4:30 this morn
ing from brgns received yesterday aft
ernoon Mrs. Durne yleft the house
for a few minutes to go out and mail
some letters, the two children, the
eldest boy of four years, being left
alone When she returned she found
the daughter in the midst of flames
that were consuming her clothing.
The father was in Cantril and was
summoned at once. is believed that
the fire caught the child's clothing as
she vas playing in front of the stove.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
.KEOKUK PEOPLE
IN TRAIN WRECK
TAKEN TO HUTCHINSON, KAN,
HOSPITAL WITH SEVERAL
OTHER PASSENGERS
Pullman Conductor Is Most Seriously
Injured-Wreck on Rock Island Be-
Ieved to Have Been Caused by
Spreading of the Rails.

Hutchinson, Kan, Dec. 19.-Rock
Island passenger train No. 80 was de-
rallied at Cullison, south of Hutchinson,
early today. Two cars and the engine
left the track, all but the engine be-
ing turned over. Seven persons were
seriously.
The wreck is believed to have been
caused by the spreading of the rails.
The injured were brought to the
Hutchinson hospital The most seri-
ously hurt was the Pullman conductor
Among the injured were the follow.
ing:
Mrs. E. M. Lecerne of Keokuk, Iowa
Lee Lecerne of Keokuk, Iowa.
j. d. Blant of Chicago.
L. NJ Ransom, of El Paso, Texas.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
BRYCE FOR AMBASSADOR.
Little Question in London That He
Will be Named.

London, Dec 19.-Although it is
stated in the highest official quarters
that the selection of ambassador to
Washington has not yet been quite
settled, little doubt remains that James
Bryce will be named for the post, un-
less he positively vetoes his appoint
ment.
One of the Irish leaders in parlia-
ment with whom Bryce was intimate
ly associated while drafting the new
Irish bill, said last night the chances
were a thousand to one that he would
be appointed.
Bryce is keeping his own counsel
and even Sir Edward Gray, foreign
secretary, was not aware last night
what the Irish secretary intended to
do.