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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
SATURDAY Evening. DEC. IA, 1907.
A DISPATCH from Minneapolis in yes

A DISPATCH from Minneapolis Ia yes
terday's Gazette told of man murder
ing his wife and then killing himself be-
cause he had DO money with which to
buy Christmas goods. He had previous
IL suggested to the members Of bis family
that they all commit suicide by inhsling
gas. A writer in the New York Tribune
who has apparently grown tired OF
Christmas extravaganza inveighs against
the Incorporate celebration Of season
which he thinks should be marked by a
greater degree of common sense than IS
shown by large majority who imagine
il is incumbent upon them to deplete
their exchequers or rush in debt for the
purpose of making displays on Christ
mas. Among other things ne says;
Like the Athenians of old, We of to-
day are always looking for something
newt New thought, new theology,
new methods. Why not, then, a new
Christmas" Time WAS when the day
was observed Only by the members OF
the Episcopal, or Anglican, aud Catholic
cbnrcbes But the custom
has been adopted nov by all sects, snd
the result is that Christmas shopping has
become 80 universal that for The last
Sfeen years the season, which now be-
gins before the month OF December, has
become such O rushing, whirling one
that it is a,grave doubt 1T Goes not
bring With il az much pain az pleasure.
Now time has come when the scarcity
of money forces people to be more moder-
ate ia their gifts. Why not take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to cali a halt
in the extravagant mode OF keeping
Cbristmss. which bss wellnigh destroyed
its true spirit? Ia oHe of The Christmas
hymns. which is, perhsps, the most
beautiful of all TO many of us who have
borne the burden and beat Of the day,
there occurs the line "Pause, and hear
the angels sing" What do they sing
peace on earth, good will to meu."
Not only good will, but peace Good
will has led to The mad rush, but where
ia the peace2 Not where brains are
rscked TO think of the presents fer those
who sre already burdened with a large
share of this worlds goods; not where
discontent is felt because there is not
enough money 10 spend; not where 1t
has become The custom 10 give grudg-
iuqly to return polileness or a gift;
not where the salesmen or saleswomen
are worked long after their usual time
until the week before Christmas has be-
come a time to be dreaded Pause this
year ADD try to hear "the angels sing. "
Money is not plentiful, but gifts may be
given whether we have little or much to
spend. Let US take time aud the
trouble to give them where they are
most needed. To the weary, to the dis
coursged, to The lonely, even a CHRIST
mas card brings joy, and the poor this
yesr. at least, may be found without
much trouble. The "uew Ohristnss"
will be foun4 20 be like most new things
only 8 return to the old festival of the
Nadvilv-sud with tTuejoy we will hear
the rustic Of The angels wings, and our
hearts will echo their song, peace on
earth, good will 10 men,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Virginia News.


a marriage license was issued 10
Washington Yesterday to Raphael L.
Croft and Lula McLsin Merchant, Of
Manassas.
The japanese cooks on the ships that
will sail from Hampton Roads on Mon.
day for the Pacific are being replaced
by colored cooks.
A splendid ball was given In honor
of Admiral Evans and officers OF bis fee
by Manager and Mrs. g. F. Adams, al
the Chamberlain Hotel, Old Point.
James L. White, of Arlington, mem
Der of the Virginia Military Institute, Lex
inetoD, has rendered bis resignation to the
governor and II has been accepted.
The governor today named George L.
Browning, Of Madison, to succeed Mr..
White.
Mrs. Annie N. Hardie. widow Of
William Hardie, Of Mount Jackson, died
at the Winchester Memorial Hospital
yesterday, aged seventy years. Mrs.
Hardie was a daughter of DR.. Alonzc
Triplett, of Shenandoah county.
Thomas johnson, colored, was hanged
yesterday at Hanover Court House for
the murder of Chapman p. Sneed, re-
publican leader, who was waylaid, muir
dered and robbed while on his way from
Richmond TO pay OF his employees on
Saturday, October s. Johnson's daugh-
ter, seventeen years of age, was one
of the principal witnesses against him.
Johnson was arrested in Richmond.
The board of directors of the Vir-
GINA penitentiary in Its report to
Governor Swanson, which has just been
received, states that during the fiscal year
ending September 80, 1907, the institu-
ton cleared $29, 727.1S, over and above
all expenses. This result. too, was accom-
plished despite the fact that 2o6 convicts
who otherwise would have been engaged
in work remuneratiye to the State, were
engaged on the public roads.
Willie RedmoD, aged 19 years, the
eldest son OF ID. w. Redmon, died al his
home near Hickory Grove, Prince Viii.
liam county, on Saturday evening De-
cember 7, under the following distress
ing circumstances. Willie, who worked
On q farm, had gone up on straw-rick to
throw down some straw and, when
through, started down With the fork. In
some unaccountable way he slipped or
lost his balance and in falling two of the
fork tines pierced his left side and taking
an upward course struck some vital part
which caused his death within half an
hnnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
News of the Day.

DR.. ]. Ridgway Andre, probably the
oldest practicing physician in Baltimore
died yesterday at his home there.
President Roosevelt is said to be very
angry over Ex-Governor Blacks severe
attack on him.
Secretary Cortelyou emphatically de-
MED the report that be is to resign, and
he and Secretary Loeb are said to be at
odds.
Two houses were destroyed by fire in
Morganstowp, w. Va, last night and
three children of o. P. Corbin were
burned to death.
The Toxic, Japan, municipality will
Ike over the local street railroad tomor-
row paying the owners $l5S, 700, 900.
A reduction is promised in fares to Il
cents.
The woman who 10 daysago threw q
bomb at Lieutenant General Gueischel-
mann, governor general of Moscow, in
an unsuccessful attempt to kill him, has
been sentenced TO death.
Stuyvesant Fish, 10 an affidavit filed
In the Superior Court, Chicago, declares
that if he obtains a msjority of the prox-
les at the Illinois Central election he will
depose E. II. Hartman as director
The President has directed the Inter-
nal Revenue Department of the Treasury
Department to put into effect immediate
ly the ruling of the Attorney General
last April on the subject OF straight,
blended, and compound Whistles.
Thomas Fitch Rowland, one of the
best.kuown marine engineers and ship
builders in the country, and the builder
Of the Monitor, died yesterday at his
home in New York. He was born on
March Is, 1881, in New Haven, Conn.
Secretary Metcslf has decided that,
owing to the lack of available officers
for service in the navy he cannot ac-
cept the resignation of Lieut.. Leroy
Brooks, it,, which was rendered few
days ago. Lieut.. Brooks, who was re-
Gently married will, therefore, have 10
20 to sea or be disbonorably discharged.
Absconding Treasurer William F.
Walker, of the New Britain, Conn.,, Saw
ings Bank, who has been arrested A.
E,enads, lower California, will not be
sent home by the Mexican authorities,
but will be held pending the arrival OF
an Official from the United States TO take
him back to answer charges ofemlezzling
1866. 0O0lfrom the bank and sos. 900 from
the Connecticut Baptist Association.
1t is understood that Speaker Cannon
has decided to give the democrats an
additional member on most of the com.
mittees, in recognition of their increased
numerical strength since the last Con-
gress. It il not likely, however, that
this will apply to the appropriations or
the ways and means committees, as the
Speaker is thought.to be opposed to in
creasing them. The announcement Of
the list of committees has been postponed
until next Thursday.
Breaking from one of two men en-
gagged in butcheriDg yesterday atRayenns,
Ohio, S5O-pound Yorkshire hog reared
on its hind legs and paved at John Bsu-
man, forty years old, throwing him to
the ground. In the melee, the big
knife in Bauman's hand was struck
downward by the hogs paws and
plunged into Baumsn's heart. He died
instantly. The ground, moist with the
blood of other hogs, was too slippery TO
afford safe footing, and Baumsu went
down TO his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Train DItcfed by Robbers.

TiHis, TRANSIT Caucasus, Dec. ia
band of sixty robbers ditched the Tiflis-
Bsku mail train near Sslakhlu last
night, threw eight bombs among the
struggling passengers and opened fire
with their revolvers. The train guard
answered the volley with rifles and, after
a hot fight, drove the outlaws of. Many
Of the passengers and guards were
wounded. They are being brought to
hospitals here. Troops are pursuing tn.
robbers, who carried off their wounded
with them. They are believed to have
sought treasure, of which the train
usually carries q great deal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Hostillties Renewed.

Ouidja, Morocco, Dec. l4.-Unable
to agree with the French on peace terms
the rebelious Dennis Nassen tribesmen
have dropped negotiations with the
Gallo Commander Gen Lyautey and re.
sumed hostilities. The French, delayed
in their operations BY the prospects of
truce, are now pushing as rapidly as
possible into the enemy'scountry. The
tribesmen have already been defeated
in several preliminary engagements
and have, first and last, suffered heavy
losses. Reports are hourly expected and
still heavier fighting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Suicide of a Professor.

Willismsport, Pa, Dec. l4.-Prof.
George Bntz, aged A, head OF the Horti
cultural Department of State College,
committed suicide today by leaping from
the sixth story of the college building
striking the college steps and breaking
his neck. He hsd returned but few
days ago from a ssnitsrium 10 New
York City where he Was under treat.
ment for nervousness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with its rich silver mines,
bonanza farms, wide ranges and strange INST
ural formations, is a vertible wonderland. At
Mound City, ia the home of Mrs. E. d. Clapp.
a wonderful case of healing has lately occur
red. Her son seemed near death with lung
and throat trouble. Exhausting coughing
spells occurred every five minutes" writes
Mrs. Clapp, when began giving DR.. Kings
New Discovery, the great Medicine, that
saved his life and completely cured him y
Guarants ed for coughs and colds, throat and
lung troubles. by all druggists. oOc, and si.OO.
Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Blizzard In Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 14.-Chicsgo today is
10 the grip Of blizzard. a series OF
fires entailing losses reaching 500, 900,
and robberies incident to the storm were
reported between midnight and daylight.
Under cover of the blizzard highwaymeu
held up dozen men. Herman P. PETIT,
one of their victims, resisted and was
shot twice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14

WAR was correctly defined by General
Sherman. Not only is human life
sacrificed and property destroyed, but
enormous expenditures are entsiled in
conducting war on modern plans. The
Navy Department has awarded contracts
for furnishing shells for the Bureau OF
Ordnance as follows; The Firth Slerl-
ing Steel Company, 5000 Pinch at
1920 each, $500 S.inch at $40 each,
$4,000 finch at $50 each and
$4,000 6.ioch at 5000 each. The
Crucible Steel Company, 1900 l2-iDch
at $2S9 each and 500 lS.inch at $500
each. The Bethlehem Steel Company,
10000 5-inch shells at $1,000 each.
We are told the time will come when
men viii beat their swords into plough
shares and their spears into pruning
hooks, but the Waterman upon lions
tower is still awaiting The advent of that
era.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Bark Aground.

Sandy Hook, N. j., Dec. IA The
bark Edmund Phinney, Captain ADDER
sou, went aground today of Sandy
Hook proving ground in heavy north
east gale and binding snoastorm. She
left Savsnnsh on December 4 and was
bound for Perth Amboy with a cargo Of
lumber. Three men have been taken
from the bark by the life-asvers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Nav York Stock Market.

New York, December 14.-Price move
ments on the stock exchange were generally
narrow during the first hour. At the end q
that period most Of the cf sngss we're for frae'
tio0s only, about only divided between unim-
portrait gains and losses. Special influences
prevailed in a few stock, where there was
continued liquidation. Government sbonds
unchanged; other bonds lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
.Japauese Murdered.

Seoul, Korea, Dec. IA Twenty
members of the prof. Japanese Ilchin Hoi
Society have been murdered in Hang
Yong Province. /; is said the sssas-
sins were robbers, however, and that the
crimes had nothing TO do with politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14

For any of the ordinary diseases OF
the skin Chsmoerlsin's Sslve is excel
lent. 1t not only allays the itching and
smarting but effects a cure. For sale
by Richard Gibson, and W. +. Creighton
az On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Here's Good Advice.

o. S. WoOlever, one of the best known
merchants Of lie Raysyille, N. Y, says of
you are ever troubled with piles, apply Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t cured me of them for
good 20 years ago." Guaranteed for sores.
wounds. burns or absasions, 25c at ell drug
store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
December i3. 1907.

December IS, 1907.
THE IRREGULAR ANNUAL NETTING Of
Il the stockholders Of the ALEXANDRIA
NATIONAL BANK of Alexandris, Va, will
be beldin the Office Of the bankir house, on
TUESDAY, JaBuary IA, 1908, between the
hours Of IL a. N. and 8 p. M, for the purpose
Of electing directors for the ensuing year and
any other business that may lawfully come be-
fore the meeting.
Respectfully,
decl4 I'll T. c. SMITH, Cashier.
NOTICE THE ANNUAL MEETING Q,
" the stockholders of the ClIjIENS
NATIONAL BANK will be held at tn er 2ap o.,
ing house, in Alexandria, Va, on TUE
DAY, the l4ih day OF January, 1905, at IL
o'clock noon, for the election of directors Tor
the ensuiog year, for the purpose OF amending
its articles OF association ana ior .ne uansac-
ton If 50. h other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
deci4 ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Death of Bishop Coleman.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. l4--Leighton
Coleman, Episcopal Bishop ofthe Diocese
of Delaware, died suddenly at 8 o'clock
this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills;
they are for weak back, Inflammation OF the
bladder, backache and weak kidneys. Sold
by w. r, Creighton Il Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14

Mrs. Nancy D. Lynn, widow of John
LynP, died at her home in Prince Viii
liam county yesterday, aged Sc years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Seven Men Drowned.

Shesrness, England, Dec. IA
naval cutter WAS cspsized in the harbor
here by the gale today and seven men
we're drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
Our w. and l..
Dollar Doll.

Made especially for Us in Germany. It is
not the largest doll We could get 10 sell for
this popular price, but it is absolutely the
best value obtainsble in this country. It
measures "a inches in height. is full ball
jOinted, has the finest Equality bisque head.
sewed wig of fine hair. moving eyes, exposed
teeth, and the face is very beautiful and life
like.
You are requested to examine this doll care
fully.
Butterfly Push Toy, 25c.
Parlor Baseball Game, 81.
Folding Tales, SOC, Value ST.;
Steel Wagons, 25c.
Iron Dump Carts, Soc.
Tumble-in Game, SOC and 81.
Lead Soldiers, 25c to S..
Doll Coaches, $3.50 to $l4.
Magnetic j sh Pond, 81.
Automobiles, S. tos25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
N. B. Harlow
& Co., Inc.,
lls South Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Va.
ID MEMORIAM.

ID MEMORIAM.
D. ZIMMERMAN, who departed this life
December Is, 190S-four years ago tomorrow.
The voice is silent, the heart is now cold,
The smile and welcome that met Us o. cid;
We miss him and mourn him ia sorrow I'M
seen,
And dwell on the memory of days that have
been.
How sad TO think of that parting day,
That voice so still and far away;
Thy will be done on earth, we pray,
Our son in glory looking this way.
By HIS FATHER AND MOTHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup causes :
free yet gentle action Of the bowels through
which the cold is forced out Of the system
Children like it. Contains no opiates nol
narcotics. Sold by w. F. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward { LOthrOp,
10th, 11th, p & @ SITS. N. W.
WASHINGTON. ID. G
Beginning Monday. the 18th, Store Will Re.
main Open Evenings Until Xmas.
TOYS, DOLLS,
GAMES.

Toys FOR the plsytime, games and:bcok to
help along the quiet hours, and dolls for any
and all times are displayed in our Xmas Toy
Shop in such profusion and sttractiveness as
TO dispel tn commercial atmosphere aud turn
the charming precincts into fascinating
Wondt rland.
Xmas cheer prevsdes this department ON
the fourth hoo', and a huge reserve stock will
keep our Srnta Claus well supplied with gifts
for everybody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-14
THE
Popular Game,
"DiabOlO.'

We have received new shipr si cd
popular French game Of "Diab ra...
has been all the rage this year D.
is one of the most interesting ga
On the market. The practice
develops the strength and muscle
25c, SOC, 81 90, 81 80 and $500.
With Cel!uloid Diaholo and
rods, $3.50.
81 Imported Teddy Bears, 6
81 Roller Skates. 80 a ps
Fourth fool lth and SITS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
THIS AFTERNOON
Will Discuss Plans for Establishment
of Trade School In Birming-
ham District.

Chairman T. G. Bush has called a
meeting of the committee on chronological
school of the Commercial club of Bir
mingham for 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The meeting will be held at the rooms
of the Commercial club and 1t Is ex-
pected that the attendance Will be large.
All business men In the Birmingham
district who are interested in the building
of chronological school in the district
have been invited to attend and it is ex-
pected that many win respond.
Members of the committee have been
busy gathering information and working
out minor details since the last meet
ing and 1t is said that some very in
teresting reports are to be submitted
Following is the committee
7. CT. Bush. chairman; j. A. Emery
John A. Topping, James Bowron, T. Y.
Anderson Pasehal Shook, Rufus ~
Rhodes, L. W. Barrett, James J. Smith,
w. B. Phillips, j. w. Mcqueen. Erskine
Ramsay, Robert Jemison, E. NJ. Tutwiler
and W. II. Hassinger.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
ALABAMA MARBLE OUTPUT
is FAR BELOW THE DEMAND.

There is but one trouble with the mar
BILE industry in Alabama and that is that
the output is far below the demand said
John A. Bishop, who was one of the first
men to quarry marble successfully in
Alabama, and who is largely interested
in the quarries and marble lands nedr
Sylacauga 1.-THE marble they are getting
out at Sylacauga is ideal for building
purposes, although 1t is little to finely
crystalized. However, the onyx appear
anee of this marble when 1t is polished
gives It a considerable commercial value,
as for instance the marble In the lobby of
the Florence hotel.
II understand that large number of
orders have been refused on account of
the inability of the quarries to get the
marble out fast enough.
'Moretti's marble is even more highly
crystallzed and 1t is excellent for statuary
work, but of little value for building pur-
poses. 1t is so fine in guilty that no one
but an artist can work in it successfully.
To work that marble the most skilful
men would be required and that would
make the marble too expensive for ordi-
nary purposes.
II was at Morettls quarry recently
and he is certainly producing some magni-
ficent and beautiful pieces of statuary,
some of the finest ] have ever seem
1.-The marble business in Alabama is a
great industry and in the future years
will be even larger and more valuable.
The marble deposits are large and all
varieties are to be found
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
CIVIL SERVICE.
Several Examinations Announced to Be
Held In Birmingham.

The United States Civil Service COM
mission announces an examination to be
held in Birmingham on February 5, 1907.
to secure eliglbles from which to make
certification to fill the position of chief
food and drug inspection chemist in the
bureau of chemistry, department of ag-
rculture at $4,000 per annum, and vacan-
cies as they may occur at the same or
lower salaries in any branch of the serv-
ice requiring similar qualifications. Men
and women will be admitted to this ex-
animation. Competitors will not be as
sembled for this examination.
The commission also announces an ex-
animation on February 5, 1907, to secure
eligibles from which to make certiica-
ton to fill the position of food and drug
inspection chemist, at $4,000 per annum,
in the bureau of chemistry, department
of agriculture, and vacancies as they
may occur at the same or lower salaries
in any branch of the service requiring
similar qualifications. Men and women
will be admitted to this examination.
An examination will also be held on
March s, 1907, to secure eligibles from
which to make certifcation to fill a va
cancy in the position of clerk-F rench
translator, at $500 per annum, in the
bureau of plant industry. department of
agriculture, and vacancies as they may
occur in any branch of the service re-
curing similar qualifications. This ex-
animation will take the place of that
announced for January 1917 for clerk
translator typewriter (male).
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
BIBLICAL LECTURES
WILL BE DELIVERED
DR.. John P. Peters VIII Begin Lyceum
Course This Morning In First
Presbyterian Church.

DIR. John p Peters of St. AIichaels
church. New York, will deliver the first
of series of lectures of the Biblical Ly-
eeum course in the First Presbyterian
church this morning at 10 o'clock. This
course of lectures is given under the au-
spices of the Birmingham Pastors union,
and, 1t is expected will be patronized
by all students of Bible history.
The course will consist of twelve lee
lures a morning and evening series, for
/, which tickets will be sold at the rate of
s. for the complete SERIES $3.50 for either
a morning or evening series. and 50 cents
for a single lecture.
DIR. Peters is regarded as being among
the most eminent archaeolists of the day
and we'll qualified to illustrate and eX-
plain the manner and customs of the
people and times referred to in the old
testament.
The lecture to be delivered this morn
ing is entitled "The land and the people. -
in which the religious history of Israel
will be told, as we'll as the laws and
geography of the country explained.
The lecture to be delivered this morning
is ON the subject "Study of the Religion
of Israel before the written prophets,
and is in the nature of a primitive his
tory of the Hebrews. The subject to-
night will deal with the religious history
of Israel, Illuminated by archaeology,
geography and history.
meeting of the Pastors union is called
for $50 this morning, at which the lecture
committee is requested to be present