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The Washington times., 1906-05-25

The American Henley officials have
been unable TO find an entry 10 oppose
the University Of Pennsylvania varsity
eight in Saturdays regatta on rhe
Schuylkill. and the Red and Blue men
VIII receive the Stewards Cup by de-
fault The Penn authorities however
have decided 10 split up their varsity
eight for this week and half Of the crew
has been placed IN a four-oared shell
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

King was injured by a foul tip from
Dahlen's bat. at Chicago. on Wednesday.
1t broke the wire in Kings mask and
cut q cash near his left eye. The acci-
dent Will keep the backstop on the bench
for several days, as It was necessary 10
take three stitches In the wound. and
he cannot don q mask until II IS healed.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

Weber cauPit his first game in the
Church LeaI-Is on Monday. His many
admirers are delighted TO see him back
In his old position once more. Success
10 you, lad
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

Official announcement was made We'd
nesday al Columbia that there had been
a great fight over the question OF foot
bali at the university and that as q
result three separate plans for the foot
ball question would be prepared and
submitted 20 the university council. The
university sent out a statement that
football was not to be resumed at Co
lumbla in 1907 unless harmony developed
The alumni favor taking up football
while the faculty are opposed
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

Cleveland has male a great record
this trip. having wo.i nine out Of eleven
so far. They lost one TO New York and
one to the Athletics.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

hard hitter in the lot. Out Of four men
ised IN the gardens Monday. not one
OF them made a hit.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

Harry Howell is a dangerous man
with the bat, as his triple proved. He
has long cherished an ambition to be-
come a second baseman or a short stol
and when his pitching days are over he
will come pretty near holding down such
job in the major leagues.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

An x-ray examination Of Waddelrs
thumb yesterday disclosed the fact that
II was only sprained instead OF broken
and he will be able 70 pitch again next
week.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

Jimmy slagie. Of the Chicago Nation
ais. has taken out a marriage license
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

With Titus in the box on Saturday for
George Washington against Georgetown.
a closer game should result. Although
the veteran cant do much better than
Hutchinson did last Saturday. still
there's a good deal in having an old
man on the rubber.
Commerce and Labor is badly in need
OF a good outfelder. They haven't a
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

The umpires had nothing TO DO with
the result.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

BASEBALL.
Game at 4:5o today.
Ladies Day again today.
The Pacific Coast League will con-
unue IN the game.
Jimmy Callahan has mortgaged his
ball park in Chicago.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25
NOTES OF THE NOT-ABLES

President Noyes said yesterday that
waivers had been asked on Wolfe and
Stanley merely 10 have a means OF trad
ing with a minor league team which
might have something Washington
needed right away. Nil is out OF the
game with a bad hand. and Williams
may get hurt any day, in which case
the team would be hard put for a short
stop. Mr.. Noyes said there had been
absolutely no negotiations with Boston,
the only step the club has taken being
TO write TO that city and several otlsTs
asking if they had any suggestions 10
make The Washington mana cement is
confident that Boston would not let
Dineen 90 now that he has signed up
and returned TO work for Jimmy Col
Inns.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

Heydon misjudged a foul from Stone
in the eighth inning which may have
cost the game. It was probably Cross
fly. but Heydon was confident he could
assimilate II. He didn't get near IT.
Charley Hickman resumed business at
the old stand in the fifth inning as a
home run knocker. That is one style Of
knocking highly popular with the fans
He brought Cross in ahead OF him.
Charley also got a single 10 right. as
fell into a streak Of unusually hard
luck, but those two swats should re-
store his nerve, and it's a safe bet that
he will do better from now or.
The Washington times., 1906-05-25

McGresor's work at short was first
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Charged With Murder.

Nathan Phillips, colored, who was ar
r,vsei Yesterday morning by Chief Goods,
A. siAant Lieutenant Belts and Officer
-be wood, on a telegram from &. a.
John son, Town Sergeant Of WaynesooTo.
Ga. - sill held at the station house.
Pnlhns IS charged with murder at that
place. He, however, ssys that about
three gears ago seseral men whom he
knew be came engaged in an alteration
over 81 " ,man near Munnerlyn, and that
a man named Chance was killed. lie
saws hat se was ncaroy when the shoot
ing occurn,d and remained in Mnnner-
lyn nearly d month, making no effort to
conceal himself He then came to Alex
andria, hs says, aud has been here since,
working at different times as a lab)rer
for the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chem
icsl Comp my, the Southern Railway
Company, ana the Washiugton-Soaihern
Railway Company. He was in the en-
pl1y OF the last named company at the
time Of his srrelt. Philips also says he
has a brother in the vicinity Of Waynes-
boro whom he closely resembles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Police Court.

Justice Il. B. Cation presiding
Tl-lf)Ilngiry cases we're disposed OF
yest-rdt':
!. W. Nick, arrested bv Officer Sher-
w1Ii charged with drunken and dis
orderly cpn iuct, was dismissed.
NJ .-as O. BsueOn, arrested by Special
or e. Devaughn charged with stealing
waich from Ellie Hollins, was sent to
iai for six months.
Cherries Churchill, colOred, arrested by
Cli-fG ,od. charged with cutting Rosetta
Kits, forfeited $40 co lateral by falling
10 appear.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
q. D. Akls'. arrested by Officer Ar
rington charged with carrying concealed
Weapons, was dismissed.
samuel Pendletou, cOlOred, charged
with uespsssing upon the property oil
the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company, was sent 10 Jail for so days.
A white man, charged with withhold
ing money belonging to another man,
was dismissed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Oncra House.

The Whitney Amusement Company
presented 'My Wif5s Family at The
Opera House Yesterday, matinee and
ri. ht, to ialr.sized audiences. The show
throughout was decidedly good and va:
well staged. Some excellent songs and
dances we're introduced especially the
songs of j. F. McCabe and Minnie -.
Claire. Toe show, as a whole, was far
above the average.
Tonight the attraction will be "a
Pair of Country Kids" screamingly
funny drama, interpreted with many
up-to-daie specialties. The plot through
out the drama Ia a very interesting one
and contains many thrilling climaxep,
especially the mine explosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
knights T'enlplar.

Members of Old Dominion Command
ery X. T. assembled in their asylum al
noon yesterday Christmas day. and accord
ing to time horored custom drank 10 the
health o. The Eminent Grand Master of
TemplAr. 10 the Uaited States, George
NJ. Mlalteo. The follow irg were the
sen,im-nis
Crossings to the most eminent grand
MASTER, Of lemplarH
60 our most eminent grand master,
GsOrge VI M)ulton: A merry Christ
mas an may ha always remember the
1--we and friendship Of his fellow soldiers
of the C,nss."
Response Of the grand master
40 the l65, 600 Sir Knights Of Oul
Jurisdiction on Christmas day: Mar
should ever seek his earthly reward fo'
dsets Ioaa 10 the approval of his con
sci9lc,. sh en- ia The voice Of God, anc
mex. u gain tho esteem OF his fellow
ma, glic1, when wouhily won, is 1
priceless treasure"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Christmas Celebrations.

The Sunday School celebrations Of
Christ and st. PauPs Churches on Mon
day we're conducted according to the an
nouncements which had been previously
made 10 the G5zstte. The celebration Of
Christ Church School VAS held at 4:SO
o. m. and that of ST. PauPs at p. NJ.
Both we're we'll attended. and the inter
esting programmes Of exercises were we'll
rendered. All the scholars received i
bouutiful supply of candies, nuts, fruits
and etc. In s.. Psu's School class OF
Cinnamon participated in the exercise.
The Sunday School celebration Of Inn
manuel Lutheran Church took place last
night. There was q largo attendance
and the exercises we're greatly enjoyed.
The Sunday Schools of the NJ. r..
Church South and the Chapel School OF
the Second Presbyterian Church will
hold their Christmas services tonight
The celebration of the Baptist Sunday
School will take place Friday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
The Cold Wave.

The cold wave which spread over this
section last saturday night has been
very severe. High northwest winds have
prevailed in the meantime, and the
keen blasts have kept most People with
in doors, bat more pleasant weather is
pr0miset.
The river iroze from shore to shore
Monday night The steamer from MOI
folk arrived up this morning about bait
an hour late. Her officers report hay-
ing encountered The ice at Quantico.
The Bslumore steamer lett on time
yes erday evening. The ice is not of
sufficient thickness TO seriously retard
steamboats,.
Several sand scows were blown from
their moorines into the channel Mon.
day night, and were living in mid-slream
this morning surrounded by ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Personal.

Sir. Chas. +. Psl nov 81 Ne"ion, y.
J., spent yesterday at his former nome
in this citg.i n,o
Dr. Alexander Mnnsy, L 3. a ~ho
has been stationed AZ The eosetomsh'
ssoi,srirm AT F,rt Baysrd, \. NJ, has
reurned home to spend the Cnn$imas
HOLIDAYS He has been ordered TO Pana'
ma and will ssil from New forE Tor Oo'on
on the 3lst instant.
Mr. Elton Il. Shinr, OF this city
spent Christmas with Mr.. and hr'. :
Il. Shinn, in Baltimore.
Mr.. Thos. H. G Reed, Of Philadel'
pAis, is spending the holidays WIN NJ
sister Mrs. George S. French, on Aiire'
street.
Miss Grace Courtney Broadns and MI
Sydnor Madison Broadns, Of Passaic'
New Jersey, are visiting their graoo-
mother, Mra. Mary C. Broadus, on
Queen street.
Mr.. and Mp. J. T. O'Meara arc
spending the Christmas holidays IN
Philadelphia where Mr.. O'Meara is well
known among the leather traders:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fl. Sands, OF Blcn-
mond, are spending the holidays with
Judge Norton.
Or. T. Marshall Jones yesterday en-
tertsined many of his friends at bis
residence, on Prince street. The doctor
warmly welcomed his guests all OF whom
rtjoiced with him that his health mao mao
been practically restored. He proposes
10 few weeks time to resume bis prac-
tice.
Mr.. Myron Marshall is spending the
holidays 10 Portsmouth
Mr.. Hiram Price, Of Marengo, Iowa,
of the law division of the Postofiice De-
partmeut, Washington. d. C., spent
Christmas day with DIR W. d. Hun
tar 400 sou,h ae street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

Yesterday was 8 decidedly quiet
Christmas. The weather was cold and
. the oni-of-door amin ration incident TO
the dsy was wanting. There was no
SNOW, which many think should be an
commandment to the season, but there
was plenty OF ice ana keen northwest
wind 10 remind us that we we're having
winter. The mercury stood at about 10
At daybrt ak and kept below the freezing
point all day.
The usual interchange Of visits was in
evidence and many convivisl parties
gathered in private and public houses.
There was dimiDutiOn 10 the fusilade
usually heard on Christmas, although
there we're some who could not let the
occasion pass without deSing the la" by
discharging firearms and large crackers,
thereby disturbing quiet people and
frightening horses. The police relieved
some youngsters of torturing and danger
Gus saIuting pistols, but some managed 10
retain the US. tie suggested that the
persons who persist in their unlawful
sale should be proceeded against.
The great msiority of the community
spent the day In the conservative and
sensible manner which should ever
characterize Christmas
TIE churches in which services we're
held we're ouly fairly we'll attended.
The music which had been rehearsed tor
some time was we'll rendered and the
discoursrs Of the ministers were aPproPH-
ats and interesting.
Reference has been made to the TACT
that there were not so many eAr-split-
ting EXCLUSIONS as IN former Christmas
DAYS, nor we're there any serious disorders.
1t ia hoped there will be a continued
falling # 10 such unnecessary practices
on Carlstmas Il has often been suggested
that many ere disposed to make Sstur-
nsua # the day, thereby reproducing on
what ia Intended az a Christmas feast day
q paqan custom of celebrating the close
of the year by eating and drinking to
exce.s.
Echos of Christmas will be heard
uuui the advent OF tho New Year, and
the world will not have settled to It's
normal condition until about this time
next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Alarnns of Fire.

A box car on a track near the inter
section of Duke and Fayette street caugh
fire about , O'Clock yesterday morning
from a burning watch box. An alarm
was sounded by locomotive whistles aud
the fire department responded, but the
car WAS considerably damaged before the
fire was extinguishej. a frame house
on north St. Assph street occupied by a
colored shoemaker uamed Monroe caught
fire about 8 O'Clock yesterday morning.
The damage was slight. The fire was
caused by defective hue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
MN Overheard.

Just az the ferry steamer Callahan had
left her slip in Washington at 80 this
afternoon the cry Of Imam overheard I"
was raised and the steamer was stopped
The man vas rescued alter considerable
difficulty, and when taken aboard was
found to be unconscious. The Callahan
moved back to her slip and the man was
taken ashore. No one seemed able to
identify him or to say whether be jump
ed from the steamer or from neigh
boring whaIf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Death of MIR. Mccormick

Lawrence Taylor Mccormick, a resi-
dent OF Berryvills, Vs., died yesterday
evening after a hriefillness at the home
of G. E. Cabell, 800 south Washington
street. He was a son Of the late Dr.
Cyrus Mccormick, of Berryville, and a
grandson of the late Lawrence B. Taylor,
Of this city. The deceased was thirty
two years of age. Death was due 10
meningitis. The remains will he for
warded to Berryville Thursday forinter
mani
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
GET THE BEST OF LIQUOR. But
DON'T LET 1T CETTHE BEST or
YOU.

Golden Wedding, absolutely Pure Rye,
vears old, one dollar full quart bottle.
During the Christmas holidays we will gave
free with each bottle Of Golden Wedding RSC
Whisky. a bottle Of Wine. either Pori
Sherry, Catawba or Blackberry.
WIN. r. W00LI.S a son,
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Death of Mira Gensmer.

Mrs. Emma Virginis Geusmer, widow
of Jeremiah Gensmer, died at the home
of her daughter, No. llS south Lee
street, at 40 early hour This morning.
The deceased was psralyzed recently.
Mrs. Gensmer was a native Of this city,
and was the daughter of the late F. c.
and Mary A. Stone. She wss 65 years
old and leaves several children
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
w q II. L.

The regular business meeting OF the
Allison W. c. t. U. will be held tc-
morrow afternoon at 9 O'Clock at Mrs.
Cary's, AIS south Lee street.
The regular weekly prayer meeting
will be held at 1870 O'Clock al the Chill
dren's Home, on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

A colored man attempted to commits
suicide at the corner Of King and Henry
streels ct $3.50 o'clock this evening By
twice jumping ia front OF an electric train
from Washington. He was taken away
BY two cClored mep, but his name could
not be ascertsine1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

The group of buildings seen in the cut
above is as contemplated 10 thOproPosod
plan of the Washington Street Methodist
Episcopal Church, South The par
sonsOe on the left will he built when the
present valuable parsonage is disposed
Of In tho centre il the Young Peoples
Building with lawn sixty five feet deep,
insuring light and ventilation fol inc
Church proper On the Grst floor oil the
new building there will be parlOrs, read
ipe.rooms, children's apartments, CLOAK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
THE TURKEY QUESTION

is an important one just now. For many
years we have bfen buying, Christmas Turk
oys for the best trade in the city We know
where to get the kind that pleaseS our cus
tomers-the kind III It will please you. Try
one and You will know where to come next
time.
WM. P. WOOLLS & SON.
Royal and Wolfe streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
An Alarming Situation

frequently results from neglect Of clogged
bowels and torUid liver, until constipation
becomes chronic. This condition is unknown
~ those who use DIR. Kings New Life Pills;
the hest and gentlest regulators Of Stomach
and Bowels. Guaranteed by f. :. LeadbeaieT
4 Sons. druggist. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Aloxaudris, Va. Dec. Goth, 1906.

THE OrFicERS AND MEMBERS OF
i ANDREW JACKSON LODGE are here
nv notified 10 be present at o called coEamnni'
cS,;on 10 be held 10 the Masonic Temple
FRIDAY EVENING, 2Sth instant Work
First. second and third degrees: By Direction
Of the W, NJ, J. +. ALEXANDER,
DDS n Secretary,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
LARGE FLORIDA ORANGES, csc,
DOZEN.

Malaga Grapes, 2 lbs. for &c; Mixed Nuts
lbs. for 2Sc; Seeded Raisins, TO- b.; Cur
rants, Toe h.; Fancy Apples, 4Oc Peck; Tabl'
Bell Flour, $i.50 barrel.
WM. p. WOOL Is & son.
Royal and Wolfe Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
NOTICE.

Prepare for War in time Of Peace. Coal j
Comfort. We are delivering the very bes
grades Of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 1910 lbs. to the ton, prompt!
delivered by.
DeWILTON AITCHEsON.
Both Phones o.. l07 south ROyf street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Weather Probabilities.
Ch..gtmas.

For this section fair tonight and Thursday,
warmer Thursday; light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

The right thing il thu right place "a bot.
tie of Plondhcim nd Swift'a prepared Horse
Radish on the hrstmas table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

NoTI'E D; OF 4 1-d officers and T mem
DAUG HERS OF AMERICA. are requested
to meet THIS EVENING at o'clock Of the
residence Of Mrs. Jas. II. Mansfield, on King
street, to take suitable action regarding the
death Of our ate sister. Mary V. Gensmer.
A full attendance is desired. By direction Ct
the Councillor
5. Il. FORREST. Rec. Seey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

I O,T.--On Tuesday eyen'n .on Columbus,
IL ST. Asaph or Cameron streets, snail
chain TOCKET; q diamond on one side
and monogram "E. T." 90 the other. Suit
able reward for its return TO GO Cameron
street 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

Open the hnwels-DeV tits Little Esrly
Risers are commended and sold by W. F.
Creighton r Co., 4nl King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

Reprint, News-H-rald There is at least
one etieetual safe, and reliable Cough Cure
DR.. Shoop's-that we regard as suitable, even
for the y6ungt ST child. For years, DR.. ShOop
bitterly opposed the use Of opiatcs or nareoi'
les in medicine, offering $40 oer drop to any
one Gnding Opium, Chloroform, or any other
polsonoua or narcotic ingredient in nr.
hoops Cough Cure And the challenge ia
sg vel unanswered. Here is one manutectu'
ing ply sician, who welcomed with much salts,
faction. the per Ciovernm nt Pure Food and
Drug law. The public can now protect IT.
self at I'LL times, by insisting on having Or;
Shoop's, when cough remedy is needed. p"
Sold by g. $. Leadbeater d Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

NOTICE.-Hsving qualified as administra-
tor Of the estate Ct MARY L. WAT
KINS, deceased. all per ons having claims
against said estate are HEREBY hoti6ed 10 pre-
sent the sam duly yeridei for settlement,
aud all p-rsons indebted 10 sald estate are
hereby notified TO make prompt payment Of
such indebte mess 10 me
JOHN II. WATKINS.
: dec26 lot Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
! holders Of the C0LUM MIRA NATIONAL
SAND DREDGING COMPANY will be
held at the Offices Of said company, No. l2S
south Fairfax street, Alexandra, Virginia,
on THURSDAY. January II 1907, 1T "
o'clock noon, forthe election Of directors fol-
the ensuing year; for the consideration Of
proposed amendment to the charter Of the
company, and for the transaction OF such
other business az may legally come before
said meeting. q. A. Bun NEI,
dec20 y9W.W secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

SIM SEES tomorrow at 7:l8 a. m. and sen
AZ AS m. High water AT 509 a. M. anu
SGT u. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

rooms and Kitchen the large ball 0bo7t
will be for young peoples sccisl,, enter
tainments, mems meetings, oud the like.
Rev. Mr.. Bulla, who is throughlY 10
earnest about the matter, says NET only
ara the young people delighted with the
prospect OF having such building for
their use, but the members and friend.
of the church are making prompt and
generous response to the call for funds
More than ten thousand dollars has been
subscribed by less than one hundred per
sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
NOTICE,

MOBILES OF A Ca TEMPLE who wish
10 nav their annual dues can leave the money
with Noble l.. Ruben, p. T. Harrington or
at MY store, aud will pay II over to the
treasurer on the 9th instant. Annual mem
bership cards will be mailed foT same, on or
decS9 A. e. + BOWMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE.
FATHERS,

Continental Pare Rye, 75c fall quart, $50 Q
pint; Oyerholt, bottled in bond. and Paul
Jones Pure Rye, zoe full quart; Port, sherry,
Catawba and Claret, 25c q quart. All the
leading brands Of fine wines and liquors FOL
family trade. Phone So or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
mv3'I Cameron and Roval Strsets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-26

4 OST.-sThe night of Friday 18th instant,
IL 10 Chiist Church Parish Hall, q COLD
RING with set Of three moonsiones. Suitable
reward for its return to the Gazette Office.
dec22 ct