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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
LOCAL BREVITIEJ.

Light rain fell this morning followed
by clearing and milder weather this
evening.
The schooner Leroy, from the lower
river with lumber to w. A. Smoot q
Co.,, has arrived.
The LeDten sermon st Ohrist Church
last night was delivered by Rev. Will
liam a. Barr, rector Of st. PanPs CHURCH
LyDchburg.
O. II. Madella, living st ll6 Wolfe
street, reports that thieves invaded bis
premises night or two ago sod stole
nine chickens.
A while man, who was arrested yes
terday by Ofictr Young for being drunk
on the street, wss sent to jail for five
days this morning. This was tue only
case before the Police Court,
Mr.. Cor /. B Graham, commissioner
of revenue CT Alexandra county, and
bis depu y. DIR. N. F. Crovley, are no"
engaged in msKing the ssse,smeut OIL
property In Del Bay and st. Elmo.
nsSTbe remains Of Mrs Mry Bits,
widow of the lac Elsari Belts and
daughter Of the late Joho Jrotb. and
who died ct a hospital 10 Washington on
Sunday plight, we're in erred yesterday
iu the WoodIawn burial ground In Fair.
fax county.
The chsirmAp Of the committee on
tickets OF the "Emersld Tea" Of the
Seventeen tn Virginia Regiment Chap
ter. U. d. O., will meet all members
having tickets ct the Confederate Vete-
rams Building, tomorrow q. 8 o'clock p
M. 10 order to settle up affairs st once.
aamsrisn Rebeksh Lodge No. 81, l.
@. o, F., has elected Mrs. Waiter Csst
ga representative to the grand assembly,
with Mrs. Lizzie Parmar, slternst~.
Mrs. ParmAr has been recommended for
district deputy. The meeting will b.
hsId 10 Bristol 10 April.
In the G. rcuIt Court OF FairiaT, on
Monday. Constable A J. Payne Wss
fined sI5 and costs for 40 assault upon
J. B. Truax who was riding through bis
Isud, With others, attending q funeral
near WcodIawn. 1t bad been published
tia. Psyne's fine and cost had spprOxi-
mated 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
A GREAT SHOW

There are those things in life which
make those Who exist want to stay here
and when they have the pleasure OF wit
Missing a performance like that at the
Opera House this week they feel the
more that life is worth the living. One
OF the many good features OF the vsude'
Vile portion OF the entertainment is
John T. Caslin. He Is positively the
greatest versatile comedian and producer
In vaudeville. Mr.. Csslin sssistt d by four
star performers put on q screaming
farce comedy in addition to many other
speeislties. He 10 a novelty actor oithe
highest order. Scho6eld and Schneider
are, IS usual, good. Dan Ely continues
to hold his excellent reputation as an
entertainer, and Mayo is one OF the
most clever impersonators seen in long
time. The playIet tonight by McCsslin
and Sco6eld entitled "Her Father," Is
ssid to De one OF the greatest productions
ever witnessed. These are star perform
era and they will highly entertain you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
NEW PLANT.

Through the Efforts Of the Chamber Of
Commerce aud Mr.. Robert 5. Elliott,
real estate agent, modern up'to-daie
steam laundry has been located in this
city. The property formerly known IS
the Mills bakery, on OrOnocu street,
ha, been acquired by Mr.. Goorge F. HUI
lings, of Washington, for that purpose.
The laundry will be equipped With the
latest improved machinery and will be
open for business about April 10th. The
plant will give employment to from
twenty 10 thirty persons. This Ia the
sixth plant which has been located In
Alexandria through the efforts OF the
Chamber Of Commerce during the past
two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
A GOOD CROWD.

Large audiences sgain siteu ded the
Surprise Theatre last night, which shows
that the people Of Alexandria appreciate
retired vaudeville aud motion picture
show. There was an entire change OF
vaudeville acts last night with very
fine bill, including the headliners, Mar
tinez Bros, wizards Of string instruments;
Harrison and Force, a pair Of very funny
comedians, and Charles Young, char.
acter comedian por raging Hebrew and
Italian roles, together With 2 900 feet of
latest moving pictures never before
shown in this city. The people Of Alex
andria can be assured OF seeing
high class show, the same as the Sur
prise Amusement Company shows 10
other large cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
Sylvan BlOndheir11
TIL. Auth Stand City Market
ATTACHMENT SUIT.
City Market

Messrs. Sweet, Orr & Co., clolhiers OF
Newburg, N. T., through their altor-
neys, Messrs. Oliver and B umback, 10
day sued out an attachment against Mr..
r. Lee Field, dealer 10 clothing and
gentlemen's furnishing gods, doing
business ct No. 6l2 King street. The
store was closed aud the property placed
10 the hands of City Sergeant COX. The
debt was for only t57S, but 1t is under
stood that there we're other judgments
pending against Mr.. Field. The latter
is q we'll known aud popular merchant
OF Alexandria and his many friends
hope ne may soon surmOunt his present
difficulties and resume business In the
near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
AIExANDRIA GAzETTE AND vIRGINIA ADvERT1sER.
PERSONAL.

Miss Dorothy Gaiewocd, OF Washing
ton, is visiting Mrs. A. r. Ho1loD, On
Seminary Hill.
MIR. VIM. B Smoot, Of Alexandria,
passed trough Warrenton Tuesday In
his automobile, on the way TO Spery-
vile, RsppshanDock county. He drew
a large crowd around him, many Of whom
believed him to be President TAFT
TWarsntou Virginisn.
IS Lollie Harlow, daughter Of Mr..
NJ. B. Harlow, who has been visiting
frierds in Norfolk, Greensboro, N. O.,
and other points south for the past three
months, returned home yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Slyder, of MartiusVille,
W. Va, who has been visiting Mrs. O.
NJ. Newtou aud Miss NJ. l.. Jones, re-
turned to her home today.
Mr.. Thomas Murray, formerly ofEthis
city, but now Of Hampton, WAS ysstsr'
day operated upon for appendicitis. His
brother, DR.. Alexander Murray, was
with him during the operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
Auction SALES TOMORROW.

Capt. R. F. Knox will offer for sale
at public auction in front of the Royal
street entrance to the City Hall tomor-
row, at moon, a dwelling snd lot of
ground on the north side of King street,
between Payne and West.
Capt. Knox will also offer for sale st
noon tomorrow on the premises, 12O
south Union street, the personal property
OF the American Lockile Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
BASEBALL.

Tomorrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock, the
bs,ebsll teams Of the Old Dominion
Athletic Club and Episcopal High School
will meet 10 the first game OF the season on
the Is'ter's grounds. The local team
has bad very little practice, but from the
form shown last season should give the
High School boys q hard game. The
following is the probable lineup OF the
Old Dominion: First base, Doug's';
second base, Pitts; third bsse, Barrett;
short stop, snowden; right field, J.
Roberts; center field, Huifsb; left field,
Trcth; pitcher, Il. Roberts and cstchp'
Richardson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19

In the c rI,oration Court today Abe Doug
lass, colored, indicted for maliciously cutting
Isaac Hacklsy, sso oolored. and who was 10
have been tried this week, renewed his bond
and was iele' sed for his appearance at the
April term Of the court.
A civil service examination to secure eli
Rihles for the Offices Of deputy collector and
clerk and storekeepergusger in the internal
revenue service will be held at the postsfics
building tomorrow.
When you want the real good. proper kind
of food, something way down in the bottom OF
your heart (if you hsye,sny) tells You to come
TO the Auth Stand. Ia regards TO this. Mr.
Einstien says: "Venever ting Is q surety,
its ysstefnlness 10 say something" For the
very best Hams; irrisistibly delicious Sau-
sages. Boneless Bacon, small and large
shoulders: all kinds of cheese and pickle con-
6iment., Smoked aud Salt Fish, etc., Just
come or phone to the Auth Stand, and ask Us
t)deliyer all your marketing Sylvan Blond.
helm, The Auth Stand, City Market, Phone
325.
Oysters in all styles. Fried Clans every
day SOC. per dofen. Clam soup, Monday
Wednesday and Friday. c. Fl. Zimmerman.
Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
HANDSOME MEDAL.
Ball Phone 225.

Mr.. George Wise, who has conducted
an insurance Office Ia this city for the
psst forty-two years and during twenty
Eve years of that time bias been the agent
Of the Home Insurance Company Of
Nav York, was yesterday presented by
the latter company With a handsome
silver medal 10 recognition Of his eficient
services. On the face Of the medal In
raised letters is "Home Insurance Com
n,nv of New York" end on tho diverse
"Preseuted to George Wise 10 recogni-
lion Of twenty FIVE years continuous rep
rfsentstion Of the Home Insurance Com
psny of New York, January /, 1902"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
CONVICTED.

In the Circuit Court of Fairfax this
week Ernest McKnight, colored, charged
With attempted rape upon white girl
near the Theological Seminary last sum-
mer, was found guilty and was sentenced
to serve eight years in the peniteutiary.
Mcknight made bis escape last summer
after attempting to assault the girl,
whom he met on the road, and was not
arrested till about two months ago, when
be was caught In Washington and turned
over to the Fairfax authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
QUARTERLY MEETING.

The quarterly meeting of the New
York Conference o! the Free Methodist
Church will begin at the Free Metho-
dist Church on south Lee street tonight.
The session will be resumed tomorrow
night st 1880 o'clock. There will be
services at IL 8. m. Sunday, a love feast
at 2:SO p. NJ. and preaching a 1880 p. m.
The meeting will be in charge OF Rev.
George Eakios, of Newark, n. J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
IAuNoHING TOMORROW.

The handsome little power boat
"Helen W." owned By Mr.. Thomas
Waddey, will make Its debut In the
societv of the Potomsc river tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. Jone's Point
has been selected IS the place wher.
this addition to the rivers feet will
fjrst touch water. Qaite programme
bias been arranged for the occasion and q
delightful time is expected. The beat
lie 81 fact long and will make 10 miles
an hour. The usual ceremonies on such
occa,ions-that is, champagne, etc.,
will be followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
SURPRISING PICTURES,

As wss anticipated great msny peo-
pie visited the Alexandria Amusement
Company's hall les! night aud for an
hour were entertained with some of the
finest pictures seen in this city. Even
though the management has reduced the
price of admission to cents 1t seems
that the pictures get better. A good
show Is promised for tonight. Come out
and sep II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
THE POTOMAC AND OHE5A-
PEAKE STEAMBOAT co.

The newly organic ad' Potomac and
Chesapeake Steamboat Company, COM
posed of capitalists Of Washington aud
Bristol Va, on Wednesday took formal
possession OF the steamers, Offices add
business of the old Washington snd
Potomac Steamboat Company. From
now on the business will be conducted
under the direction of w. B. Emmert,
as vice.president and general manager.
The manager of the line ia now arranging
the spring schedule of his boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE.

A meeting of the membership commit
tee of the Civic Improvement League
was held yesterday afternoon OF the
Chamber Of Commerce, the chairman,
Mr.. A. D. BrOckett, presiding. TentA'
tive plans looking to the civic better
ment of the city were discussed.
The membership annual dues are
placed At rs cents as it is realized that
the success of the Civic improvement
League CONSISTS not so much In the
amount of money raised IS in the i'm
petus which will be given the movement
by every citizen OF the town showing
their interest by becoming q member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
PROPERTY SALE.

Mr.. Douglass Smart, trustee, bss sold
to Mr.. G. F, Hulliug, the old Mills
bakery property, on O.onoco street. be-
tween Alfred snd Patrick Mr. Hnlling
represents the Yale laundry, Of Wash.
ing,on, which, tits raid, will he removed
t. this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
IN rBE LEAD.

The Elite Picture Company hiss been
in the lead for some time IS q family
5 cent theatre, where you and your
family can go and be entertained by the
finest motion pictures made. Tonight
there will be 81 eo,ire change OF pic
lures. and ones that are snrs to please.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
DEATH OLE / W. MILLS.

Mr.. Jas. W. Mills died at his ros'dence,
No. 24OS Duke street, yesterday. The
deceased had recently been a sufferer
from ppeumoDis. Re leaves widow
and several children. M. Mills ives 81
years old. He was Uative Of Kappa
baOnock county. and bis Temsius will
be forwarded to Remington, Fauquier, by
Domaine & Son tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19

Something for NOTTINGHAM
A. NsIshsll & Bro., 422 Kiog street,
are selling IS, SIS and 81 SAMPLE
SHOES for $3.50 this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19

II you want PAR of IS, s6 and 81
Shoes and OxfOrds--real ssmples--foT
$3.50 90 to John A. Marshall *
Bro, AZ King street, this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19
SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting Of the ladies who
sssisted 10 the Masonic fair, recently
held at Armory Hall, will be held
Monday night March %, At the Mssouic
Temple. A fall attendance is requested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19

Keep your feet dry. cry pair OF
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. J.
a. Marshall d Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-19

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Cross
Shoes always wear 3 smile. Sold only
by ]. L. Marshall & Bro., Az King
street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
WILL BUILD NEW CHAPEL
ANOTHER CATHOLIC PARISH HERE
 IS A POSSIBILITY.
Gift of s2O,00O to Bishop Allen oi Mobile, Will be Used in Build
 inK--Land Purchased.

Plans for a Catholic memorial chapel with a probably second par ish in Montgomery wore made public Saturday following the purchase of lot on Clayton street by Bishop Allen' of Mobile. The sum Of $2c,o0O was given to the Mobile Bishop by friend 10 be devoted entirely to the erection of a memorial chapel. but de- tails could not be learned.
 The lot was purchased from Captain Joseph W. Dimmick through r M Kohn. agent of Bishop Allen. at the price of $5,250. It Is situated on the south side of Clayton street, just east of Captain Dimmick's residence. land is to the rear of the Five Points fire station.
 Father Savage, of St. Peter's parish, Saturday night, knew nothing definite of the plans. He stated that new church for Montgomery Catholics is certain, but that he did not know the name of the donor nor the amount to be invested in tho erection of the chapel.
 It is understood that work On the chapel will begin soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
CITY ASTONISHES HIM
HELPER SEES A MOST REMARK
 ABLE GROWTH.
First Visit to Montgomery in Twenty two Years-Business Candi- tIOns in the South Are
 ImpPoyinE.'

Alexander Helper. of Baltimore, is in Montgomery for several days in the in terest of The Manufacturers Record. At the Exchange Hotel Saturday night Mir. Helper expressed his astonishment at the progress of Montgomery since his last visit here. twenty-two years ago
 Montgomery is keeping pace with the growth of other Southern cities. " he said. T am impressed with the handsome new sky-scrapers of the c!ty. the fine system of street pave ment, the wonderful illumination. and above all. the evident public spirit and civic pride. With her splendid rail road facilities, her proximity to deep water ports and the wonderful adja- cent agricultural section. Montgomery is destined to be great city"
 Speaking of business conditions throughout the South. Mr Helper said:
 "Business throughout the South is picking up. Everyone Is looking for- ward to the New Year with anticipa- tions of substantial business year. Such a condition has been brought about by the high price of cotton. large orders of railroad companies for better equipment and great demand for iron in all forms.
 "The Southern farmer Is coming into his own. The 15 cent mark has been reached in the cotton market. and 1t is no more than he deserves. notice that the Southern farmer Is learning to cultivate fewer acres and raise larger crops than ever before. showing that the ante bellum idea of a large plan tation is dying out"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
s25 60 WORTH OF FIRE
 WORKS GIVEN AWAY.
It cost. Yeu Nothing to Vote.

IU NOStb hcu NOrnlnK 10 vote.
 Here is a chance for some boy to get big lot of fireworks free for Christmas. At Foods Gun Store, II North Court Street, is a display of Choice Fireworks valued at Twenty five Dollars and consists of Roman Candles, 10, 20 and 90 ball. Sky Rock cts. Mandarin Fire Crackers, and 3 I-2 inch SaIutes, Flying Fish, Grass hoppers, Fountains, Mines, and several other varieties of fireworks.
 The entire lot will be given away to the boy whose name is hrst drawn from the barrel into which the names will have been deposited. You can |AssNpe3sf yexwE naHse, written on card, in the barrel, one time each day until Christmas day, when some one will be selected from among the crowd pres ent to draw out OBe eard and the lucky nanle win receive the Twenty five Dollars worth of fireworks on cx- hIbition in s0ur front window. The contest Is for boys only under sixteen years old. You can vote one time each day.
 It costs nothinR to vote and 1t is not necessary to purchase anything to vote start the ball to rolling boys. and get this assortment of fireworks free. Drawing will take place at 1n o'clock Christmas Day.
 Don't forget the siEn of "The Rig Gun" and If the Big Gun is not out in front it's not TOdd's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
NEGROES MAY BE MURDERERS Sheriff Hood Has His Sus-
 picions. GUARDED SECRET DISCLOSED Men Thought SIayers of Spiegel and
 Coldstein in This City. Evidence Against Fair or Reasons for Holding Them in Jail Not Given
 0ut--Crime One of Most
 Brutal of Section.
GUARDED SECRET DISCLOSED

The detention in the county jail of Mike Mccoy, who was arrested sev- eral days ago, and the arrest of Roland Bailey by deputy sheriffs in Birming- ham Thursday, opens up a new chap ter In the mysterious murder of Leo Spiegei and A. Goldstein January IS.
 The arrest of these negroes is said to follow recently discovered evidence tending to show actual guilt on their part of the murder of Spiegel and Gold stein. Mccoy was arrested about ten days ago and has been held in the Montgomery County jail since that time. his arrest and detention being kept secret awaiting the arrest of Bailey, who was captured in Birmiug ham Thursday.
 The crime of which the negroes arc accused was one of the most brutal In the history of Montgomery County and at the same time, perhaps. the most bafflingly mysterious that has ever been brought to the ncticc of the po- lice. Spiegel and Goldstein were at SpiegePs store neai the corner of Watts and Lake Streets and Mrs. Spiegei was present also.
 When the police were notified and reached the scene both men were found shot to death and Mrs. Spicgel was in hystcrical condition and could give no coherent account of the tragedy. but finally managed to tell that two ne- grocs had knocked on tho door about 10:30 that evening and the door opened to thcm when they represented them selves to be policemen. The two ne- groes, according to Mrs. Spicgel, crowded into the room and shot both her husband and GoldsteIn and ran sacked the house. securing $2oU.
 Many arrests were made, but the crime could never be fastened upon any of the suspects. The nature of the new evidence said to be in the posses sion of the sheriff has not been made public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
METHODIST DELEGATES m
 WILL LEAVE WEDNESDAY

Delegates to the conference of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, of Ala. bama. south, win gather Wednesday IT opeiika and 1t Is expected that full attendance will be registered. The lay delegates from the Montgomery dis trict are Judge Armistead Brown. W, $. Feagin and R. R. Jones. of Mont gomery and Colonel T. D. Sanford of opelika. In addition. the confer ence will be attended by a number of the pastors of the Methodist churches in this citv.
 The local delegates will leave Mont gomery for Opelika Wednesday morn- Ing and reach that city In time for the first meeting of the conference which will be held in the afternoon.
 Tuesday night. the Historical Soci- ety of the church will hold its annual meeting and a number of interesting papers are scheduled as incidents oi the program.
 The conference will last until Mon. day of next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
NEWS OF MONTEVALLO.

Montevallo, Dec, 4.-(Special )-Rey J. A. Bowling. pastor of the Monte vallo Methodist church. Is spending the week at Roanoke, where he Is attend ing the North Alabama Conference.
 D. L. McLeroy. who has been in the drug business here for the past year, las sold out to Robert Reid. of Bir- mingham.
 The Embroidery Circle met with Mrs. J. w.. Randy this week. The la- dies are quite busy now making pre- parations for the Christmas season.
 Mrs Nellie Peterson Is spending this week with her sister. Mrs. Bur ton Ward at Selma.
 Miss Bessie Ford the school li- brarian. attended the library assocla- ton this week, Miss Ford read a pa- per on Library Work
 Will Shivers has returned from a moItn $ visit to Scuth Alabama, where he went to recuperatc his health af- ter a severe attack of typhoid fever.
 pr T. w. Palmer spent part of the week in Union Springs. and attended the library association at Auburn.
 Miss Jennnie Moore. who has spent tho past three weeks with her sister. Miss Annie Moore. one of the teach { the school. has returned to Att lanta.
 Frank Croxton. of New York. an Miss Harry Eddlns. of Tuscaloosa. ae- companied by Miss Mary Hayner. musical director of the school. gave a recital in the A. C. <. chapel Satur- day evening at o'clock.
 Miss Willie McKibbon is visiting rela- tives at Oxford this week
 Miss Mary Pinkston. former art teacher of the school, was a visitor to inc school this week
 Miss Annie Kennedy entertained for Miss PInkston Misses Louise Alston, May Stallworth. Claudia Crumpton Mary Overton and Annie Kennedy en- joyed a pleasant evening.
 Professor l. P. Losey will read Dick ems Christian Carol in the A. r. l. $. chapel Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
NEWS OF wETUMPI<A.

wetumpka. Dec. 4.-(Special. )-Ray- field Powell. a negro, was placed in jail Thursday night for violating the Fuller prohibition bill. The negro went to Montgomery Thursday and returned Thursday night said to be intoxicated. He Is said to have had between sixty and seventy half pints which the sheriff has in charge. He claims the whiskey belongs to anoth- CT negro.
 A. E. Williams has announced for probate judge of Fillmore county. There are at present five candidates for this cffice.
 Some of the friends of r. L. Tate arc urging him. through the local
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
Lewis Given Promotion.

Through inadvertence 1t was made to appear Friday that H. E. Haynard had formerly been in charge of tho freight bureau 1ere and had been pro- noted to a responsible position with the Clyde Steamship Company. The name should have read w. P. Lewis who is with the navigation company, and has been given charge of its gen eral freight business with headquar. ters in New York city