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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
PERSONAL.

M. and Mrs. George Uhler have re-
called the invitations to their daughters
marriage to Mr.. OharlesiSmoot, owing to
death 10 Mr.. Shoots family. Only
the immediate family will be present at
the wedding.
Mr.. T. Alton Moore handsomely en-
tettained about 20 Of bis frlen do at bis
residence, on south Lee street, yester-
day. During the evening songs suitable
to the day we're INDUCED in.
Miss Blanche Purvis and Miss Kate
Purgis, of Charlottesville, are spending
the Christmas holidays With Mrs. K. L.
PonteD, I'LL Prince street.
Miss Edith K. Goodhaud, accom-
panied by Mrs. Eunis, Of Baltimore, and
others, has gone to Ruby, S afford coun-
ty, to spend the holidays with Misses
Mitchell and Garrett.
Miss Hattie Bell aud Miss Selma
NARROW, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jacobs,
on south Lee street.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Paul have return ed
from Harrisonburg, Pa, where they
spent Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
SETTLEll EN- I.

The P, B. & w. and the S,utherr
Railway companies have paid to R. h
Cox, administrator of the estate of the
late Hugh Murphy, the sum Of $1,000
in settlement in the suit for $40, 00O
brought against these companies. Mr.
Murphy WAS an ergioeer on the South
trn road and 10 an accident at the inter
section of Maryland avenue and Sixth
sfreet. Washington, on the night OF
September IL, 1906, lost his life by be-
ing caught under his engine. Some
time afterwsrd Mr.. Charles Bendheim
on behalf of the family of the deceased
brought suit against the companies
named for $40, 900 damages. A compro.
mise having been effected, the compa'
uies as above mentioned few days since
paid to Mr.. Cox, the administrator, the
sum OF $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
oHRIsTMAs DANCES.

One Of the prettiest dances OF the STA
ssu Was that given 10 honor Of the Misses
Appich Saturday night at their home
on King street by number Of theil
friends from Washington aud Baltimore.
The parlors we're beautifully decorated
wi.h red and green. A buffet luncheon
was served during the evening. Pretty
girls and charming music made the even
log most delightful. The visitors left
on the last train for Washington.
The Fauchon Pleasure Club have
made arrangements for their Christmas
soiree to be given next Wednesday, De-
cember 80, at McBurney's Hall. The
committee IN charge have left nothing
undoue to make this oue OF the most
pleasant affairs Of the season and those
who may attend are assured please ut
time. The F&nchons will give dances
every Wednesday evening during the
NJ a7On.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Herbert P. Tancil,
who died Tuesday night, took place
Yesterday afternoon from the Alfred
Stree. Baptist Church. Rev. Alexander
Truatt, pastor, conducted the services.
He was assisted by three other ministers.
The funeral was largely attended, many
leading white residents of the city being
present. At the request of the pastor OF
the church, Mr.. James R. Oston, dele
gate from this city and county in the
legislature, eulogizsd the dead man,
paying fitting tribute to the worth OF
the deceased, referring to the esteem In
which he was held by the people of both
races throughout bis life. There was a
number OF handsome floral tributes sent
by prominent citizens. The interment
was In Bethel cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
DEATH OF NIB. HENRY SHOOT.

Mr.. Henry Smoot, whose illoess had
been mentioned 10 the GAS tie, died at
5:15 O'Clock this moroing az the resi-
dence of his brother, Mr.. William b.
Snoot. southwest corner OF Prince and
Columbus streets. The deceased had
during past six months been 10 ill-healIh,
and last Tuesday came from Sperryville,
whera he had resided during the Past
twelve years or more, to his old home In
this CITY. His health continued to de-
cline and, as stated above. bis desIn
followed this morning.
Mr.. Smoot was the eldest son OF the
late John B. Smoot. he was % years
old. having been born In this city in
1856. Ia ta,ly manhood be became a
member of the firm Of O. O. Smoot q
Sons Company, and was q member OF
the same up to the time OF his death.
About twelve years ago he removed to
Sperryville, Rappabauuock county,
where be took charge of thebrauch OF the
business at that place. The deceased
was during bis residence In Alexandra
one of her most prominent and energetic
citizens, be having at one time been
member of the Oity Council from the
Fourth ward and the chairman OF the
city democratic committee. He was
popular gentleman snd enjoyed the
friendship OF all with whom he was &C
quainted. Mr.. Smoot was member OF
Alexandra. Washington Lodge of
Mason, Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal
Arch Mssons, and Old Dominion Com.
mandy, Knights Templar. The funeral
will take place on Wednesday afternoon
from the residence OF Mr.. William b.
Smoot. The services will be conducted
by Rev. PIP. Phillips, rector of st. PauPs
Church, assisted BY Rev. W. n. Tilling-
hast, OF Rsppahsnnock county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
OPERA HOUSE.

Thousands who have seen the per-
Torrance of the wonderful ga-Hera who
will appear at the Opera House tonight,
tomorrow night and Wednesday
with the Volta.Sa.Hers TroubsdOurs
proclaim her exhibition OF instau ia neous
thought residing the more marvellous
creation of the human mind. Her per-
Torrance is the most remarkable because
of its absolute ease, accuracy, and the
fact that sheis blindlolded by an unbiased
committee chosen by her audience. She
gives you every chance to deceive and
confuse her by multiplicity Of ques.
tioDs. The result is always the same,
Intimate and decided triumph. Coupled
with tie Sa-Hera on the programme
and OF equal prominence is the marvellous
Volta, the electrical wonder of the
twentieth century. TO him electricity
is s mere plsytbiDg. With sufficient
voltage to light thestte, courslng
though hi. system, he ignites q cigar by
merely touching it with his finger,
lights gas jets With his tongue and YIELDS
together Two pieces of steel which are
at white heat Many other extIaordi-
nary and seemingly impossible things
he is said to accomplish. During a re-
cent New York engagement he visited
Sing Sing prison in company with sew
eral eminent physicians aud electrical
experts, and sat 10 the cleo ric chair.
He PERMITTED the assistants to stIap
aud bind him 10 orthodox fashion and
requested tia, the current used in the
fnlhllmen. OF capital punishment be sp-
piled. This was done, not once but
several times, ADD, to the AMUSEMENT of
those present, had no perceptible effect
on the smiling Volta. Stats are sold at
box Office, Opera House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
POLICE COURT.
rJustice q. B. Cation presiding. ]

GJustice q. B. Cation presidlng.]
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
John Wilson, colored charged with
being drunk and dIsorderly In saloon,
wss fined $40.
James Carney, colored, charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, was
fined s..
William Taylor, charged With similar
offeusee, was fined So.
A white man charged with removing q
basket from a store, was dismissed.
Bernard Pettey and Clarence Bright,
suspected of stealing chickens, had their
case continued.
The owner Of o vicious dog, who bad
been cited to appear, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
ALEXANDRIA AMUSEMENT 90.

The fact that a good show is apprecia-
ted is proved by the enormous crowd
which visits this house nightly. The
management is endeavoring to please
the people and is succeeding. Tonight
a magnificent set of pictures will be
shown, which are ''Ssuta CLAUS" and
IL think l Oughtn't Auto Any More"
The two above mentioned are talking
pictures. The silent pictures are "The
Deadly Plant" "The Acrobatic Maid, !"
Romance Of the Alps" and "The Devil
and the Gambler"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Considerable excitement Wss caused
on King street, near Fsyette, this morn
ing by the arrest by Officers Ferguson
and Sampson of syoung man named
Ernest Fogg, Who Was charged by Gland
and Charles Burgess with assaulting
them, Fogg was placed in carriage
I'D conveyed to the station house. His
a. I'D besn opt and be was bleeding
,avI ~ Upon reaching The station
pso,u'9 Ely >-ted that the Burgesses
had made an unprovoke,. .bs Police
The case will come before
Court tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
ELITE PICTURE co.

without saying that the Elite
~ soeJ house 10 determined to
motion picture - heat In moyiua
exhibit nothing but IL, iovsrs a,s
pictures aud the amusement H. ~,s
not slow to appreciate this fact and a.
crowding the house each night. To-
night will be no exception, as one OF the
best will be put on. The pictures are.
"Hawksberry River" "Au Uncle by
Marriage" "Grotesque Figures" IA
Susceptible Youth" and 1.-THE Boun'
dairy" These pictures will entertain
you,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION.

St. Mary's Catholic Sunday School
yesterday afternoon held its annual
Christmas entertainment at the Young
Mems 5odslity Lyceum Hall. A play
entitled "OhrIstmas Return" was given
by a number of young ladies of St.
Msry's Academy. Solos we're given by
E. Forrest Birrell, MIS-. A. d. MoDtier,
Miss Marie Drew, accompanied by Miss
Ella Hill. Little Miss Caroline West
gave q recitation. An appropriate ad-
dress was made BY Rev. Father 81. j.
Ouder, At the conclusion of the pro-
Vrsmme prizes were awarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
THE DISABLED FERRY BOAT.

The ferry steamer LAckawauns, which
was seriously damaged by collision with
the Norfolk steamer Washington on the
Sd of last November, was towed from
Washington to this port this morning
by two tugbosts and placed In the ferry
slip. The dock Of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company in
Washington is to be dredged, and the
steamer jamestown will lie across the
ferry slip at that city while the work is
in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
MEETINGS.

THE annual MEETING of the stockholders Of
L the WILLIAMS WATCHMAN'S CLOCK
COMPANY, Inc will be held at the com
pany's Office, No. 1913 south FSirflx street, in
the Cit, Of Alexandra, Sta'e Of Virginia. on
TUESDAY, the 18th day Of January, A. d..
1909, at one o'clock. D. m. st which meeting
the directors Of the company for the ensuing
year will be elected, and the meeting will
also consider any other busne of the com
pany that may re brought before it.
II. n. DARNEILLE, President.
/. V. Rec OR, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
FIRE SCENE.

At the Opera House tonight during
the big performance there will be a
thrilling double fire scene, as real as life,
when Chief Pettey and about twenty Of
his braves will be pictured In active
service subduing the flames. The mau-
agemept has gone to great expense to
produce the Alexandria fremen's pic
lures as II In life working at a horrible
couAsgration, and you should not fall to
ace them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

The Red Cross Saoe for tender feet.
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
Shoe always wear a smile. Sold only
by j. A. Marshall d Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

Buy your boy pair of Storm King
Boots-the high top tellows-,hat
what the boy Wsnts-from John A.
Marshall l. Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
dec2s Il

NOTICE. - The annual meeting IF the
~ stockholders Of the IOWA APARTMENT
HOUSE COMPANY for the election Of q
board OF directors for the ensuing year will
south Royal street, Alexandria, Va, TUE
DAY, January 12th, 1909, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
CHARLES d. WALCOTT, President
A. N. MCLACHEN, Secret4ry.
i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

Suitable Holiday Gift for your HuS.
hand, Sweetheart or Brother q pair OF
those fine slippers at John A. Marshall
q Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

Kenuedy's Laxative Cough Syrup stops
the cough and drives the cold from the sys-
TEN. Children like it. Sold by w. (.
Crei ghton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

Kodol Is made Of natural digestive juices
found in a healthy stomach, and it digests all
food compile tely. Kodol is pleasant to take
and is guaranteed tn give re lief in any case Of
stomach trouble. Sold by W. F. Creighton
A. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life q pleasure. Sold
only by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Opcra House
TONIGHT
The Volta and .Sa-Hera
TrOubadOurS


Volta.
The wonderful Phenomenon
The Electric Marvel
The Human Rheostat
Plays with 1850 volts Of Electricity
Lights your cigars with his fingers
Ignites gas.ets with his tongue
Sets fire TO handkerchief placed in con-
tact with his body
And accomplishes many other apparently
impossible illusions
The reigning wonder Of the century
TIE Sa.Heras.
midas Mystic Maryels
The worlds greatest and only thought
readers
Mysti6yiDgI Wonderful, Entertaining
The SasEiera
Sa,Hera will tell you when you were bofp
Ss.Hers will tell you when you were mar
ried
sa.Hsra will read your thoughts
Sa- Hera may have good news for you
Ss-Hera will reveal your past, present and
future
sa HeEa is aptly named the Miracle
Worker"
sa,Hera will give 81 10000 to anyone prov
ing she uses confsderstes.
And Big Special Company.
Seats on sale at the box office. Price
26c. and SOC.
Thrilling Fire Scene
Alexandra Firemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

For this section threatening ana warmer
tonight end Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS - The
~ annual meeting # the stockholders OF
THE EMERSON STEAM PUMP CON-
PANY. will be held at their.oftice in Alexsn-
dria, Virgins, on MONDAY, January II,
1909, at II o'clock a. m.
r. BRUCE EMERSON. Secretary
deczS to janl2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

This being holiday week there will be
no drill by the Light Infantry tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

NOTICE. The annual meeting Of the
~ stockholders of THE MCLACHLEN
BANKING CORPORATION for the election
of bosrd of directors for the ensuing year
and the trar saction of other business will be
held at the Office of the company. No. l23
South Royal street, Ale1sndria, Virginia,
TUESDAY, January 18th, 1919. at IL O'Clock
g. IN. -
A. NJ. M0LACHEN, President.
E. Ii. MCLACHIEN. Secretary.
dec2S I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

NOTICE. - The annual meeting OF he
~ stockholders Of tn ONTARIO APP T.
MENT HOUSE COMPANY for the cleo ?
of board Of directors for the ensaing , ar
will be held at the ofife of the company,
No. 1913 south Royal street, Ale andris, Va,
TUESDAY. January 12lh, 1909, at 1880
o'clock a. m.
CHARLES d. WALCOTr, President
A. NJ. MCLACHLEN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28

Entire WHEAT FLOUR just received ny
]. q, MILBURf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-28
Local Matters.
Spn and Tide Table.
Weather ProbabiIities.

sun rises tomorrow ct 7.1S and sets ct 4:4c'
High water ct 1910 q. IN. and IL 40 p m'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
JURY CONNECTS
 WOMAN OF MURDER

Mobile, July 24.-A Woodville, Miss. special says: Mrs. Amanda Humphries has been convicted of manslaughter in the circuit court here for the killing of Nick Messenger. The verdict was a sur prise, as wagers were offered at even money that the jury would acquit her within five minutes.
 Mrs. Humphries killed Messenger in- stantly with a shotgun while passing her house en route home from his work.
 At a preliminary examination she claimed that Messenger had defamed her character, and she was put under bond Everybody predicted an acquittal, but when Sheriff Gaulden was put on the stand and testified that at the time he arrested Mrs. Humphries she told him that Messenger had accused her of arson six years ago and that she had intended to kill him ever since, and that she did it at the first opportunity, the case looked serious and her conviction followed.
 At the preliminary examination she had a young baby with her which excited a great deal of sympathy. Now Cato Mes senger, the dead mans brother, claims that 1t was not her child, but was bor- rowed for the occasion, and Mrs. Hum phries herself testified that her youngest child was years old yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
OPERATORS FORM
 B|G ORGANIZATION Nearly a Hundred Men At
 Meeting Yesterday REPORT ON OPEN SHOP PLAN Enough Coal Is Produced So That Practically No Virginia Coke Is
 Being Shipped In-lron
 Market Quiet.
REPORT ON OPEN SHOP PLAN

The mine operators of Alabama held a meeting at the Hotel Hillman yesterday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a state operators association. It is said to have been the largest gathering of oper- ators ever seen in Birmingham. In addi- ton to the executive officials of the com panies of this immediate district who have usually attended operators conferences, nearly every operator in Alabama, com- mitted to the open shop plan, was present in person, and L. B. Musgrove, president of tine Corona Coal and Iron company, and one or two others who were unable to attend sent word that they were heartily in accord with the proposed or ganzation. There were between 70 and 50 men present, including furnace represen- tatives and commercial operators, large end small.
 | A temporary organization was formed with Henry l.. Badham, executive head of tine Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land com pany, as temporary president. The meet . ing was In sesison about an hour and a half and the time was occupied chiefly with hearing informal reports from open shop mines With scarcely an exception every operator whose mines are not shut down for repairs, reported an increase output this week as compared with last
 After the meeting MT. Badham said: We met for the purpose of organizing all Alabama Operators association. hTe large attendance and the interest manifested vas exceedingly gratifying.
 Tt was estimated that fully 90 per cent of the coal producing capacity of the state was represented. Although the meet ing was called on short notice the re- sponse could not well have been nor, general. Another meeting will be held ir the near future to perfect the organiza- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
MILTON SHEFFIELD
 PLACED IN JAIL

Milton Sheffield, the negro who es- capped with another negro prisoner from the county jail several weeks ago, was brought back from Chattanooga and lodged in the county jail at 1 o'clock this morning. Deputy Sheriff Lee Higdon brought the prisoner In.
 Sheffield was in for burglary and grand larceny, having been sent up from the Bessemer police court several months ago. He was made trusty around the jail and employed as a cok. Early one Sun day morning he and another negro made their escape with the aid of a painter 8 ladder which had been left in the jail yard the day before, and which they had secreted in the feed room over night. The ladder was too short to reach from the ground to within reaching distance of the top of the wall but this was over come by the closeness of the gallows to the wall, the ladder being just long enough to reach from the top of the gall lows to the top of the wall.
 The capture of the negro Is regarded as a neat piece of patient work. Working on the theory that negroes, like chickens, ago home to roost," the Chattanooga au- thorities were requested to keep an eye on the house occupied by Sheffield's rel atives in that town. How well this the ory worked out Is shown by the easy cap- ture of Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
DETERMINE ID WIN GOOD ROADS FIGHT Bankhead and Underwood Will
 Take the Stump CONFERENCE YESTERDAY overton Will Direct Campaign and the Fight Will Begin In Earnest Sep
 tember 1-comer Will Re-
 main Neutral.

The campaign for the adoption of the good roads amendment will begin in real earnest on September 1. Senator John Hollis Bankhead will stump the state in the interest of the amendment. He will go in every county and will answer all the objections that may be raised to the adoption of the measure.
 Congressman Oscar w. Underwood will also go on the stump and make hght against the opposition to the amendment. Besides these two speakers from all over the state will get on the public platform and bring out the voters in the NoVem- Der election to register their desire TOT state aid in building roads.
 This is one of the results of the meet ing in the Commercial club rooms yes terday afternoon of the campaign com mittee. State Senator John w. Overton, the author of the bill, presided. As chair man of the campaign committee he will direct the campaign. It was decided to take up the matter actively in September and educate the public to the advantages of the amendment.
 "If man indorses the democratic na- tional platform he cannot deny that ne believes in national aid for roads. If he believes in that how can he oppose state aid?, said Senator Overton. ''The bill does not appropriate any sum to the building of roads. and hence does not take away any money from the schools i or the veterans. It merely gives the i legislature the authority to appropriate i money for roads when the money Is lying idle. We must have good roads that oui i children can get to school, that our crops i can be marketed, and state aid is the only natural way to accomplish this end
 ''We are going in this fight to over come all opposition. Just as soon as the people come to understand what the amendment stands for Isbelieve they will i flock to It's favor. Good roads seem very popular in Jefferson county as an issue, and I hardly see that any opposition will arise here."
 "Yes, I am going to canvass the state, " said Senator Bankhead, land we are go- ing to carry this amendment by big majority. Alabama is further out of date on the road question than many another state. We have been learning lately just what good roads mean, and the state must be in the position to give state aid along with the national aid which Is sure to come"
 Campaign managers will be appointed from every district in the state, who will in turn make up committees of men from the various counties. These committees will be announced in a few days. An address to the people on the subject is being drawn up by the committee and some of the arguments advanced by the opposition lately will be answered In full. Governor Conner will not go on the stump in opposition but will remain neutral.