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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
A REMARKABLE MEETING FOR
MEN.

More than two hundred men attended
the Mems Meeting in the Young Peoples
Building yesterday afternoon. Many
who were there pronounce ii the most
impressive service of its character that
has been held in Alexandria in twenty
years. Mr.. E. @. Mercer, who is now
engaged in the collage work OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, told
the marvellous story Of his life. How
he had gone out from the University
of Virginia into life of sin; down and
down until his own father and ali of his
friends ,urned sway from him. So
disgraded, did be become by the
drink habit that he could not
get employment. 10 this condition he
went to the Jerry McCauley mission on
Water street, New York City, accepted
Christ and started on new life. At
the death of Mr.. Had,ey be was ap-
pointed superintendent of the mission IN
which capacity he served for eighteen
months, uuiil September 1906 when be
took up his present work. His father,
who was skeptic, visited bis son in
New York and the transformation OF his
son won him to faith in Christ. Dir.
Mercer did not make parade of his life
of shame save to convince men tina,
there is a reality in the religion of Jesus
Christ. Mrs. I. A. Hulfish sang i'm
pressively "Face 10 Face" I. Harvey
Creighton, now of Germantown, Pa,
was on the platform. Rev. Charles ID.
Bulla presided. A deep impression was
made upon all present, and it is being
said on every hand that If such services
are held in the Young Peoples Build
ing, it will bring untold good to the men
of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

A royal decree was issued in Lisbon
today denying anarchists and political
conspirators the construction of regular
courts and subjectipg them to the juris-
dicton of special tribunal created for
the occasion. The Lisbon examining
magistrate approved the first president
of this court, instantly resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
POLICE COURT.

GJustice Il. B. Cation presiding. |
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Several boys, charged With gambling,
,vere dismissed with an admonition.
Pinky Cross, cOlored, charged with
emitting Louise Jackson, also colored,
had her case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
Died from His Injuries.

London. Nov. 25.--Gen. Sir Henry Edward
Colyills died early TO lay Of injuries suffered
last night in collision between his motor
cycls aud an automobile driven by his life
long friend and comrsde-in-arrs, Gen. Sir
Heary Seymour Rawlinson. The Naccident
occurred as the two vehicles turned sharp
corner Of country lane in Surrey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
Weather ProbablIltles.

For this section fair tonight and Tues
day, warmer Tuesday; light to fresh
norlherlY winds, becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed
out free. on request, by DIR. Shoop, Racine,
Wis. These tests ere proving to the, people,
without ponny's cost-the great value OF this
scientific prescription known 10 druggists
everywhere az DR.. Shops Catsrrh Remedy.
Sold by f.. s. Lesdbeater 4 Sens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

The race st the skating rink last Sat-
urday evening was won by the FIRST ralsy
team, the members being Leo and John
Sweeney, Chilcott and Reeves. The
second team was composed Of Cook, Kid
Eell, B. Sweeney and Finks,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
FOR SALE,

No. 1888 north Columbus street. rooms ana
bath; saver connection; all modern improve
menis; in good condition, r. +: KNOX,.
p0Yz5lY lI5 south Royal 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

Up to date Footwear-Wele' Others
follow. We keep the leadiD Jew ides.
Try Us. J. A. Marshall & Bros, 422
King street. NOVEL II
Geo. K. Bender will have on Wednesday
of this week, at his stand in the market, a
Fine Let of Home-dresssd and Drawn Tur-
KEYS. We are taking orders now to be de-
liyered on Wednesday or Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
alexandria Gazette.
MONDAY EVENING. NOV. Is. 1907.
Local Matters.
Sun, and Tide Table.

SIM rises tomorrow at ga Q. m. and sets
at 4:40 p. m. High water at 0O:OO a. m. and
1917 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
A significant Prayer.

"Msy the Lord help you make Buctlen's
Arnica Salve known 10 all" writes J.. u.
jenkins, of hapel Hill, n; c. 1t quickly
took the pain out Of felon for me ana
cured il in u wonderfully short time" Best
ON earth for sores, burns and wouods' zoc 81
al drup stores
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

All want the b,st. The Hess. Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had al J. A. Marshall
g. Bios, 422 King street. NOVEL II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25
IRRIGATED APPLES

SPLENDID !" The only other
time Ihad the pleasure of eating
this variety of fruit WAS when
Roosevelt and | were each pre-
sented with a box of it by gen.
gleman in Oregon.-WM. JEN-
NINGS BRYAN.
Above is what the great commoner said and
authorized as to publish regardir our msg-
ni6cent OREGON, SPlTZEk BERG and
WASHINGTON STATE BELLEFLOWER
APPLES, IRRIGATED FRUIT: The
Alexandria's finest fruit store.
]. M. Petit, Jr.,
III KING ST.
nos252 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

Money can be saved BY buying your
Shoes at Msrshslps, 422 King street.
NOVEL If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-25

% 10 date Footwear. Buster Brown.
E. G. Skuffsr, Educator. We keep the
leading styles. Try Us. j. A. Mar
shall & Bro, 422 King street.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
ARMED MEN GUARD
PRISONER IN JAIL.
ATTACKED WOMAN

GREENVILLE. Pa. Dec. 1s.-A strong
force OF extra guards armed with guns
IS protecting the jail here today for fear
mat mob will try TO lynch Charles
Summers, OF Turnersville. who IS held
to answer charge Of attacking Miss
Maude McCrumb. daughter OF L. a. Nc.
Crumb. and teache- of a school al
jamestown. last night Summers was
round hiding In the shrubbery near the
scene OF the attack by a posse.
Miss McCrumb noticed man hang
Ing about the school house yesterday.
VII n she started home at O'Clock he
folhpwed her. At a lonely spot on the
ro'vi he attacked her. tearing her
clolaes, and choking her into insensi-
Dihty. William Carr. a farmer. heard
her screams and ran TO the rescue
frightening away the brute. A posse
was quickly organized and found SUM-
mers after an hours hunt.
He would offer no explanation, but
begged his captOrs 20 protect him from
quickly growing mob which threat
ened 70 lynch him. Fearing violence
Summers was rushed here and precau-
dons taken 10 see he Is not gotten from
the jail.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
MUNYON'S KIDNEY REMEDY
BEING PLACED ON SALE

Professor Afunyon IS now placing with
druggists in Washington a new ere
known as Munyon's 3X Kidney Remedy.
which he claims Is an almost infallible
cure for every form OF Kidney ailTlent.
This remedy. he says, has been espec-
tally prepared for obstinate and Sc
riOu5 cs Ses.
Professor MunyOn says persons using
this remedy are sstonished 10 see now
lOins. and groins, caused BY the Kidneys.
II reduces the swelling in the limbs
and puflness under the eyes, and re-
turrs the color 20 the cheeks and thrill
OF good cheer and vigor IN tie blood"
Professor Munyon says this remedy "a
calculated 90 materially decrease The
death rate OF BrighFs disease
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
CHRISTMAS DINNER
FOR POOR OF CITY

Washington members OF the Salvation
Army are busy making preparations for
the dinner to the poor on Christmas
Day IN their hail. $50 Pennsylvania ave
nue., and the distribution of basket din
ners on Christmas eve. Last year $4,000
worthy poor persons throughout the
United States were given turkey, cram
berries, plum pudding. and all other
Christmas dinner accessories by the Sal
walton Army, 1t Is planned TO gladden.
as many, IL not more, hearts this year.
Donations OF food and cash are needed
by the Washington branch OF the army.
Subscriptions or contributions should be
sent 10 Major NJ r. Barter or Adjt.
William s. Quirk. care OF the Salvation
Army. Adiutant and Mrs. Quirk have
charge OF the Washington branch and
are well known because OF the greal
amount of good they have accompli sh.d
during the past five years here.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
Kyrle Bellew Will Have
Role Also at Private
TheatriCalS.

NEW YORK, Dec IS.-NIme. Lillian
NOrdica has consented TO appear with
Mrs. George J. Gould and Eyrle
PsIlew n playlet, Mrs, Van Veehten' s
DivOrCe Dance" 70 be acted in the
Plaza Hotel, January "a. when Freder-
lex Townsend Martin gives his recep-
ton. Society IS looking forward ex-
pectanuy to the event.
Great interest was aroused By the
announcement that Mrs. Gould would
return TO the stage for a single per
furTnauCe I'm Edward Van Tiles
playlet with Kyrle Bellew IN the
leading male role. Additional IL terest
was lent to the event when II became
known that Nine Nordica, who is besc
know for her many roles in grand
opera, had consented 20 play with Mrs.
Gould and Mr.. Bellew.
Nordica as French Maid.
Mrs. Gould viii play Mrs. Van Vech-
ten. Nine, Nordica will enact the role
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
JEEELRY THIEF
BROKE INTO WAGON
TO GET HIS LOOT
No Sign of $4,000 Pack
age Which Was on Way
to Washington.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-If the SO. 900
in gems stolen last Thursday from a
United States Express wagon on a
COmmunipaw ferryboat are not recov-
cred, it viii not be for lack Of activity
on the part OF a bigger force Of detec-
tives than ever worked on such case
before in New York citys history.
Not only do Alfred II. Smith q Co.
who shipped the jewels to Washington,
want their treasure back, but the eN-
press company does not fancy the loss
OF package entrusted to its employees
care.
The cOmpany's officials arc outspoken
in the declaration, that had they known
what the package was worth. ii would
not have disappeared. The trouble,
they say, was due to the fact that
smith & Co. placed a valuation or
only 1000 on the package. the charge
Tor such shipments from New York TO
Washington being 81 a thousand.
Would Have Had Special Guard.
Of we had known there was Sc, 900
worth Of gems I'm the package, It would
have been shipped in q safe. with a
special messenger to guard it, says
Special Agent MAYHEM. OF the Express
Company. And me points 20 a recent
amendment TO the interstate commerce
law specifying that the value of inter
state shipments must be correctly stated
or the carrier is not liable for loss.
The gems we're loaded into a covered
wagon, enclosed in a strong wire net
ting. and It was while Driver J. b.
Winters and his assistant. Maxwell
Miller. were standing At the horses
heads on the ferryboat, en- route from
Twenty-third street 60 Cornmunipaw,
that the treasure vanished.
How any broke into the locked wagon,
IS must have been done, is a mystery
Winters and Miller discovered the loss
as they were loading the packages into
the express car, and reported Il at
once. The loss was kept secret for
several days. but was finally made pub
lie I'm the hope that information might
thus he more readily secured.
Consigned to Washington Agent.
The package was consigned to J. a.
Cheny. Smith & CO.'S Washington rep
resentative. The contents were intend
I'd for sale IN that city.
The package. which was eighteen
inches by four inches. contained dla-
monds. emeralds, rUbies. and opais. The
most magnificent Of the pieces was an
emerald and diamond brooch, containing
one tairteen-carat emerald, about which
were grouped seven ive-carat diamonds
anC many other gems. This single piece
represents $4,000.
Tho fact that the shipment was being
made was kept a secret, and IL IS DIFF
amy one could have known that the
The Washington times., 1907-12-18

The stock Of Desks is exceptionally
large and the variety anticipates every
possible demand. Ladies' Desks in oak.
weathered oak. mahogany. etc.-all new
designs, are offered now at ONE-THIRD
to ONE-HAL4F OFF our regular under
selling prices. Give Her a Desk for
Xmas.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
TWO MEN ARE RUN DOWN
BY ENGINE AT NEW DEPOT

While working on the railroad tracks
IN the new Union Station this morning
GusipIi So9ia anS Angelo SiClboldi. two
italian workren. were struck by q
switch engine and knocked down. Sopia
suffered numerous bruises, and SimboIdl
lost his little finger, the wheels OF the
engine passing over s.
The men were taken TO the Casualty
Hospital. where their injuries were
found TO be slight
The Washington times., 1907-12-18

Of n French maid, and Mr.. BelleW
will play the husband
II was at a tea given for the prima
donna by Mr.. Martin In the Plaza that
Nine. NOrdica consented to appear n
the play. She. Mrs. Gould, and Mr..
Bellew will meet tLe author this week
and go over the details OF the roles they
are to play. All will have opportunity
for skillful acting and all the players
Will have excep- jonal opportunities TO dis
play their histrtOnic abilities. All are
anxious to begin -ehearsals.
Society on Qui Vive.
Society IS deeply interested in the
forthcoming pc rformance. the details OF
which are being arranged by Mr.. Mar
tin, who, while he has not made known
some OF his plans OF the reception and
presentation OF the play, has a few other
surprises for his guests, who Will num-
Der at least 30.
This viii be Nine. Nordlca's first dra-
matte role. She discussed IL with the en-
thusiasm Of an ingenue last night, and
said she was on a hunt for a cap and
apron. Il think l will go and borrow
the one Miss Fay Templeton wore IN
'Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway.
Just think" she said, I'm going 10
have some real and true lines
The Washington times., 1907-12-18

Large variety Of hand
some Signet Rings; any
initial 2 n & ? av e d on
them free, and while
you wait. From 800 TO
$500. One like SA E0
illustration for. FsOO
The Washington times., 1907-12-18

Large variety or solid Gold Gun
Buttons, in plain, engraved, or signet
styles; also set with diamond. Make
a very useful present From 25c to
{o5.GO.
See our special for this 50 En
sale at........-.-.........- sOO
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
Washington Agent Leaves
To Help Recover Jewels

Inquiry at the Willard Hotel this
morning developed the fact that James
A. Cheney, TO whom the goods were
shipped, has returned to New York
city 10 aid in the recovery or the lost
gems.
The police department here knows
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
LIVERPOOL TRANSPORTATION.

The traction facilities OF Europe are
far behind those Of this country. Within
radius OF fifty miles Of Liverpool
there IS q population OF 1000 0OO the most
thickly populated country In the worlC
and not A trolley line in existence fo-
their accommodation.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
GET CHANCE FOR PROMOTION.

Second Lieutenants Emory S. Adams.
Fourteenth Infantry; Ralph W Dryru,
Twelfth Infantry: John @. Fairfax.
Iwenty-hrst Infantry, and Fred c
Miller. Twenty-thlrd Infantry. have
been ordered by the War Department
before the examining board for exam
ination 10 determine their fitness FOR
promotion.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18
Society on Qui Vive.

nothing more OF the a3aIr than has been
learned from published reports OF tie
theft, and local offic ais say that since
the robbery occurred in New York be-
fore the jewels left the station there,
they will take no action in the matter.
The Washington times., 1907-12-18

small package contained Jewels worth
a fortune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
EMMA cARUS AND sPADoNI n
WEEKS VAUDEVILLE STLRS

Chase's polite vaudeville program OF
eight parts this week include such emf
nent stars as Emma Carus. Paul Spa
donis Pat Rooney and Marion Bent.
Collins ana Hart, Ten Brooke. Lam
bert and company. BERTHE HERON. Nettie
Carroll, and the laughable pictures en-
titled The Policeman's Chase" Emma
CaruS has been called THE Girl with
the Chinese Voice because her wonder
ful eontralio has the deem. full ringing
sound OF the bells that harI ia the bel
Try. one song Of hers this week, called
Holding Hands. IS expected to mani
fest the full measure OF her art as
vocalist and Coincidence. Paul SpadonI
Is the sensational juggler whose won
oerful manipulation Of both lightweight
and heavyweight sensational articles has
led 10 his being denOminated The Jug
gier OF the Two Extremes" Pat Rooney
and Marion Bent are just home from a
/ European trip in which they captured
! the fancy London music hall audiences
with their latest success, The Busy
4 Bel Boy, which they viii repeat here
! Collins and Hart VIII perpetrata their
acrobatic absurdities. The other novel
ties viii sustain the high average OF the
headline offerings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
CHARLES KLEIN DISCUSSES
THE STAR BUILT PLAY

Hitch your wagon to star may
be a capital device for a poet but y
Is, according TO Charles Klein grim
motto for a playwright
..rThe deliberate manufacture OF plays
for stars says Mr.. Klein. is surely
retarding tie development Of American
playwrights. It is perhaps the one great
reason why playWrIghting in America
is not as progressive as IN Europe To-
day young 9layWrights as they plan
their work are invariably acquiring the
habit Of writing with one eye on their
rlavs and the other on certain stars
they hope to natter into producing them.
six years ago. after I bad begun 10
write The Honorable John Grissby," L
found that the late Sol Smith Russell
would Internationally be the actor chos-
en- TO produce il. had intended 10 base
the principal character of the play on
the personality OF Abraham Lincoln. as
l had drawn it from Herndon's life. The
logic OF the play called for certain situa-
tons wherein the towering strength and
force of the Lincoln type should freely
dominate. In planning the situations,
however, I was instantly confronted
with Mr.. RusseTs limitations in pre-
cisely the needed direction, and accord
ingly. had to deliberately change my
situations to fit the milder. more per
suasive temperament Of my actor.
Again take The Music Master In
writing this play for Mr.. Warield
found myself face to face with limita-
lions in the direction CT romanticism,
heroics. ard, in fact. any aggressive
type Of action Mr.. Warfield's methods
are so absolutely natural that he simply
cannot speak artificial dialogue This
fact obliged me to keep almost entirely
10 coiIoquiaI forms of speech and quiet
homelv situations. Of course, In such
a case the very restrictions may tenc
to the distinct advantage Of the play
wright. for the sucdued atmosphere to-
gether with the personality of the actor
makes the play appear more natural
than Il really is.
Then, again, the result of having to
/ impose one character upon every scene
and situation is inevitable. The author
must be continually cOntriving 10 DRAG
{ his hero or heroine into every stag
picture with all the privileges of the
/ Ilmelight. and at the first and last WORD
one can easily see that the dramatic
! perspective. logic, symmetry, and liter
airy value as a whole are pretty likely
/ to be destroyed.
There seems TO be managerial ak
l ION that a play cannot succeed in draw
ing the public unless 1t has a headline
IN the shape OF prominent Eame. Con
sequently plays sre ordered to be mad'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
THEATRICAL NEWS AND CHAT OF THE WEEK x

in different play For the opening
which viii be with tomorrow's matinee,
Miss Purnen has selected woman
Against Woman" a stage story Of ENG
Iish domestic life by Frank Harvey.
The play opens with the marriage OF
John Tressider, an honest young work.
man, and Bessie Barton, a country lass.
Some time before this. Miriam Burton,
a sister OF Bessie, had been betrayed.
and the sisters are carefully guarding
the secret. TO accomplish this. Bessie
has been caring for the little child. The
secret is known to Rachel WestwooG, an
interruptions woman. who had also
loved Tressider. She comes TO the we'd
ding and after the ceremony she
threatens 20 expose the young bride.
This she finally does, and tells Tressi-
der that the child that is visited IN Sc
cret by his young wife Is her own babe
In the meantime Miriam Barton has
married Sir Henry Cherterton. Bessie
goes 10 her and pleads for setting
right OF the whole horrible story OF
which she has been made the victim.
The sister. however. weakly refuses TO
explain. and pressider. convinced Of the
guilt OF his wife, leaves home. He goes
to Australia, where he amasses a for
tune. Returning TO England he learns
OF how cruelty he has misJudged his
wife. The usual explanations follow
and all ends happily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
LITTLE JOHNNY JONES'
TO MAKE ANNUAL VISIT

Little Johnnie Jones" comes to the
Columbia tomorrow night. with the
original No 1 company that has met
with such success IN all parts Of the
country. The play tells tie story Of
an American jockey. who had been ruled
OF the track in England for alleged
foul riding. The plot as II unfolds also
discovers a lottery scheme. interna-
tional IN its far-reaching power. with a
detective on tho track Of the principals.
whom he finally lands, after a chase
across the ocean ard the American con-
tinent, IN FAR away San Francisco.
There are many thrilling situations,
punctUated with musical numbers ga
lore. and they are OF that peculiarly in
fictitious kind described as Conan
esque."
The singing and dancing company
which viii be seen here in Little
Johanie Jones numbers nearly a hum
dred players many OF whom have been
associated with this organlza tiOn since
ils birth. The more important princI-
pals include the following. Tom Lewis
sam J. Ryan. Bobby Barry. Franz,
Montgomery, c. J. Darlington, William
Seymour, William Meehan I.ottle Med
ley, Adele RafteF, and Stella Tracey
Ihen. too. there VIII be the usual swag-
ger chorus that are always found in
conan productions. and it Is said thal
tHey can really sing the numerous
choruses. ensemble. and song numbers
which thickly punctuate q performance
OF Little johnnie Jones
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
CHARLOTTE WALKER AND
sERRANO IN "oN PAROLE

"On Parole romance OF the South,
in four acts. by Louis Evan shipman,
begins a return engagement under the
management OF Henry Miller at the
Belasco tomorrow night.
notwithstanding the locale and the
background of war alarms. there is
very little gun play; in fact only once
does one see even little glimpse OF
the real conflict OF arms. The play tells
a charming love story of wartime
wooing, with q military environment,
which is unique ana original in that il Is
written from the Confederate point Of
view. Charlotte Walker, by the way, Is
a Southern girl, bern and bred IN Cal
weston, will be seen as Constance Pinck-
ney. the Confederate dispatch carrier.
and Vincent Serrano, an actor OF dis
tinction and quality. is still playing the
difficult role of Major Dale. the Federal
Intelligence officer.
Mr.. Shipman shows US that at least
ono son OF Vermont has been able 70
realize ana picture for others the SUI
ferings, the patience, the tenderness,
and the heroism of the sons and daugh-
tiers of the South during the most event
ful period OF their existence.
Prominent among the supporting com
pany may be mentioned Frank K. AK
en-. Howard Hull, Frederick Forester
Scott Cooper, Francis X. Conian
Thomas P jackson. Fay Wheeler
Maude Clifford, and Alethea Luce.
The play comes direct from a New
York run at the Majestic Theater, viii
the entire cast and production precise
" as originally presented for six weeks
In Chicago and over two months In New
York. where it enjoyed a larger measure
of success than any other dramatil