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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
WEDDING,

A very impressive wedding ceremony
TOOK place last evening at 1880 O'Clock
at the parsonage of st. Msry's Church,
the parties beiDg Miss Marie L. Travers,
daughter of the late Capt. Thomas b.
aud Mary V. Trsyers, and Mr.. F. V.
Vaughn, son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. d.
Vaughn, of Fauquier county, Va. The
bride wss chsrmiugly gownsd 10 Lon
don smoke suit with bat and gloves 10
match and carried bride roses. After
The ceremony they dove to the home OF
The bride where bountlful refreshments
we're served. Mr.. Vaughn Is aud has
been for the pest seven years conductor
on the Wa hington division OF the
Sou bern Railway. The popularity o.
both the bride and groom VAS shown by
the many handsome wedding Presens
they received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
ROW IN COUNCIL.

There is sad to hsve been consider
able excitement in the Potomac Council
few nights ago, which Gas started by
the alleged disordtrly conduct OF a mem
Der who refused 10 take his seat when
ordered to do so by the msyOr, Who vas
presiding. S verSl Members became par
tclpsnls in the tamult which followed,
aud considerable unconventional Ian
guage wAl used By certain members. One
of the parties was yesterday brought. be-
fore a justice of the place and 6ued %.
He took an appeal from the decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
PERsONAL.

Can't. A. J. Fair Who has recently
been seriously i'll at his home on Wolfe
S rect. Vas yesterday removed to Wash
iugion hospital.
Miss Bessie Jones lie visiting Mr.. and
Mrs J. Pr0sser Tabb, OF West Mount
RI al avenue, B ,ltimore.
Miss Susie Yates left "Wednesday
mfrniup for short visit to Mss Blanche
S spsbury al Alexandra. - Frederlcks-
burg Star.
Miss Mamie Norton left for Rich
mond today, to visit her sister, Mrs.
Sa56s.
The Junior Matinee Five Hundred
Club was entertained yesterday afternoon
BY Miss MARY SnoWden at her home on
King street. The prizes we're won by
Misses Hattie Douglas aud KitlIe
Barrett.
Mrs. William j. Boolhe,jL, yesterday
afternoon entertained st bridge In honor
of her sister, Mrs. George Carr Henry,
of New York.
Miss Cummings this afternoon enter
tanned at euchre, at her residence on
Cameron street.
DR.. A. E. Gornau, district deputy,
paid an official visit last night TO Peters
burR Council, Knights of Columbus, aud
installed The newly elected officers.
The seat of Bryce Moses on the Wssb-
lngtou Stock Exchange was sold at suc-
ton a few days ago to Mr.. Carroll
Pierce, OF Alexandria, for So, 400.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
CORPORATION COURT.
[Judge L. G. Barley presiding.l

-N-S
Commonwealth VS.. Charles Dean,
charged with purchasing stolen goods;
Jury and case in progress.
Dean Is indicted for larceny In con-
nection with the purchase OF whisky
alleged to have been stolen from the
Southern Railway. The case was called
yesterday and occupied the attention oil
The court all day. Court adjourned late
yesterday afternoon until today and the
jury wss locked up overnight. The al.
legged theft of barrel of whisky occurred
July IS last. fhe fact that the jury was
placed in the custory Of the city sergeant
when court adjourned, insttai OF being
released temporarily, with the usual
admonitiou to refrain from discussing
the case with any one, has been the sub
ject of some comment. The case was
given TO the jury at 9.45 o'clock this
evening without argument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
ONT OF BUSINESS.

Because the association has been do
Ing a regular industrial life aud sick
benefit business, whereas its chatter
authorizes 1t to do only lodge business,
Insurance Commissioner Baton has re-.
fused to renew the license Of the Old
Dominion Protective Association, Vir-
GINA corporation, with nominal offices
Ia Alexandra, but whose headquarters
ere In Washington. For some time Col
ouel Button has suspected the company
of violations ofits chatter add he secured
a list of its policy-bolders, and through
them learned that not single one had
been inflicted as a member OF any trateT-
nal lodge of which the Old Dominion
Assocla alton bad control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
DEATHS.

Mrs. Margaret Robinson, wife Of Nh
Walter Robinson, died at her home 10
Fairfax county, short distance west Of
this city, lsst night. The deceaied was
81 years old. She WAS daughter of
Mr.. John ADD Ms Emma Brady. Her
funeral will axe place 10 Fairfax county
on Saturday.
Major johnson, colored, an old and
respected resident of this city, died at
his home, No. sos south Fal'fsx street,
yesterday afternoon. The deceased was
psraIyzed few days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late S.las B Grove,
who was killed by the overturning OF q
carload Of lumber in the Potomac freight
yards Monday night, took place from
the residence, 2ll north Payne street,
this afternoon. The services we're con
Quoted by Rev. Mr. Humphreys and
the pallbearer5 were Messr. j. q.
Murphy, @. Blrrell, William Murphy,
George w. S unkle, II. b Smith and
G w. Dent. The interment wa, made
in Bethel cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

One man, A. Burns, cOlored, 40 years
old, was killed and four injured yestsr.
day afternoon by the premature exPlo-
sion Of q cbsrge of dynamite on the line
of The new Western Maryland Railroad,
about half mile below Chain bridge.
Doe of the Injured men may die. The
explosion WAS caused by rammiug sticks
of dynamite into hole with an iron bar
instead of wooden 'rammer." Burns
va, buried beneath rocks and clods Of
dirt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
HIGH GLASS VAUDEVILLE.

When the days work is over and the
head Of the house, whether 1t be bus
band or wife, wishes to dispel thoughts
of the duties incident to hOussw0rk or
the shop, there is no better place to visit
than the Alexandra Opera House. Not
only are you highly entertiined by fun
making artists of the frat order but you
Rave a chance to witness the best motion
pictures exlaut. Each might brings 9
change of programme which makes this
house one Of the most popular in this
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
HIGHLY ENTERTAINED.

Hardly had the sun passed over the
new Gsorge Washington Park yesterday
when the people began to crowd
to the Alexandria Amusement Com
pany AID from the expressions on
their faces when they emerged the show
must be good. The talking pictures
we're fist class and highly amusing and
the silent pictures shown a. this house are
the best thai can be secured. Tonight
there will be a change Of programme
and everybody is invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
MEMORIAL FAIR

BAyipV about complcted the prelim
iraries in connection with the msmorls
fair to be given By Alexsndris- Washing
ton Lodge, A., F. aud A. NJ to begir
February st Armory Hall, the general
committee announces the following 81
the ladies' and gentlemen who are ex
pectsd to carry it 10 3 successful conclu'
sion:
General committee. Mr.. ] E. ShinD
char nan; Judge L. O. Barley and Dr.
w. NJ. Smith, vice chaIrmen; Ohss. b
Callahan, treasurer; Wm. j. BOotbe,
secretary, and SImuel W. Pitts, assist.
ant secretary, with the following assist
ants Mtssrs. Leopold Ruben, E. g
Pahsm. f. II. Kemper, A. h. Oehlert,
r. w. Fuller, Hubert Snowden and DIR.
T. B. Cochran.
Finance commitlee-Chss. Fl. Gala
han, chairmsD; Judge l.. O. Barley,
DR.. Wm. NJ. Smi.b, DR.. I. B. Cochran
and J. E. Shiun.
ID scoratng coUmittee-DL I. b.
Cochran. chairman, and Messrs. w. l..
Allen, Faux q. Spinks, jr., Harry
Beverly aud Donald Aitcheson.
Decorating booths Messrs. Benz
Aitcheson, Donald Aiteheson and F. O..
Spinks, jr.
Ladies' committee-Mrs Geo. B. Oar
lin. Chairman; Ms. NJ. W. O'BrieD,
vice chairman, and Miss Netlie Garner,
secretary.
Heads of bOoths---Mt. VernOn~-Mfs.
r. J Shiun, Mrs. r. w. Fuller, Mrs.
O. H. Callahan, Mrs. j. E. W. Tim
herman, Mrs. E. II. Kemper and Mrs.
o. B Marshall.
Andrew Jackson BOOth-Mrs. NJ,
l.. Dinwiddie, Mrs.. +. W. Latham and
Miss Lou Howell.
Dining room-Miss Cora Cochran,
Chairman.
Rsfreshments-Mrs. J. E. Alexander,
chairman.
Household-MB. Raymond Hufish,
Mrs. l.. O. Barley and Mrs. r. 8. Ba'-
Tett.
Faucy-Mrs. F. ]. Paff.
Oigars-Mrs. Thos. A. Fisher and
Mrs. F. NJ Hamilton.
Csndy-Me Barry HOChmaln and
Miss S Eah Ruben.
Drugs-Mrs. Ricbsri Gibson, Miss
Mary Uhler and Miss Fiauces DaDeD-
hover.
China and Glass-Miss Ida Grigg aud
Mrs. r. L. Acton.
Groceries-Mts. NJ. Morris.
Blst--Mrs. J. W. Bales, Mrs. George
Chadwick and MIS-. A ID. Monitor.
Donation Communicable. Leopold
Ruben, chsirmao, ard Messrs. Courtney
Acton O. B. Swan, Thomas A Fisher,
] VIM. May and Thomas w. Robinson.
Special festares-Mr. J. w. Bales,
chairman, aud Messrs. F. O. SpiDks,
IT,, O. B. Marshall aud j. Edwsrd
Shinn.
Organization commitlee-Dr. Wm.
M. Smith. chsirms7; Judge l.. @. Bar
ley, DR.. Cbas. T., Lindsey and Messrs,
O. B. Marshall and Percy Gift.
Music committee-Mr. George b.
Evans, chairman, and Mr.. Chas. d.
Callahan.
Reception-Mr. r. w. Fuller, chair.
man, and Messrs. E. Il. Kemper, Obas.
H. Callahan, A. II. Oehlert, o. B.
Marshall, Percy Gift, NJ. L. Dinwiddi-,
w. l.. Allen, J Fred Birrell, R. S.
Barrett and Or. T. b. Cochran,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAR.
TERED.

Tue State Corporation Commission
Yesterday granted charter to the Alex
sndria Chamber of Commerce. The
purposes of the,associstion as set forth in
the charter are to develop the CONNER
cisl interests 10 the city. The sum of
SIS. 900 is named as the cspital stock.
Officers sre SIS follows; w. A. Smoot,
president; J. T Johnson, vice-president;
J. I. Preston, secretary aud treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
LOCAL RREYITIES.

The case of the Oolonna Marine Rsil-
way Company sgsiDst the steamer
Trenton. which was to have been heard
In the United STA es Oouit for the East
Gro district OF Virginia, this city, bs'
been transferred to Norfolk and will be
heard 10 that city today.
The honor Of the family: The guests had
all arrived. The luncheon hour had already
PASSED and the grocerymnn had failed TO send
the yari us dainties the hostess ordered.
Maybe she wasn't mad. Phewl she was sim
ply boiling ever. Just think OF whist her
glesis would say when they found she hadn't
ANYTHING 10 eat in the house. Most OF the NJ
had simply come to be fed las usual }. But
hon or of the family was saved when the front
door bell rang and out there stood the wagon
from IL Auth Stand with plentiful supply
of those delicious Auths Sausages and Hams.
Sylysn Blondheim, The Auth Stand, City
Market.
A game of basketball will be played tonight
between the Navy Yard and the Potomac
teams in the latter's club house at Del Rag.
DR.. C. f, Outcllt entered Eve Of his fine
Minorca and Buff Plymouth Rock chickens
in the Washington poultry show this week
snd Of the five entries secured three prizes.
A resident Of New Market hiss written to
Chef Goods Of the polite force asking him
to notify all | quor dealers not to 5 II any
strong drinks TO her husband, who is on the
"hsbitual list"
A little play entitled "BlOssomlsnd' will
be given at Christ Church Parish Hall to.
morrow night by the Christ Church Guild OF
Ministering Children's League. The, pro-
ceeds will be used for cot a. the Alexs,n'
| aria Hospitai. Mrs. o. F. Carter has the
mana cement ,f the affair in chsrge.
The ladies Of the Methodist Protestant
Church will give an oyster supper CT Odd
| Fellows Hall, Thursday, Friday and Ssiur.
daynights Of tn g week. Supper. will be served
from $50 to IL O'Clock. All those who have
patronized the suppers given by these ladies
in the past know Of truth that every thing
is beautifully served and the inner man il
thoroughly sati.6sd with good Thugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
POLICE COURT.

IJustice II. B. Caton presiding.
The folIOwing cases we're disposed of
this morning!
Four men-tbree white and one color
ed we're before the Police Court this
morning, charged with drunkenness and
discrdeIly conduct. In the case of
disorderly conduct the warrant was with
drawn and the accused dismissed. An
other deliDq9ut vas dismissed, one was
fiued IS ald the other sent to Jail for
20 daVa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
SUIT.

In the Circuit Court for the city to-
day Mr.. Douglars Stuart for Mr.. Gar
nett E. Sullivan entered suit against the
w., A. & Mt. V. Ry. 90. for $40, 600
damages for personal injuries alleged to
have been sustained by an accident on
tina. road in ibis city on the night Of
February 81 last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
INSTALLED.

Installation Of oficers of KeDehe
Council, Ne. 1870, Catholic Women s
Benevolent Legion, took place at the res
idence of Mrs. Jss. Roche yesterday
evening", The Installing officer, Miss
b oudell, supreme chancellor, of Ba IT,
mop, was IL sisted By Mss Helen
McCArthy, disr deputy, Of Washing
ton. Alter the meeting delightful
supper was served by the hostess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
PROPERTY SALES.

Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow Il Co. inc,
have sold for the owners the followir g
properties: Three lots 10 Mr.. ]. r. n,
Outlp, At Cottage Park, adjoining Brad
dock Heights; lot on west eide of Royal,
between Princess and OfOnOcO streets, to
Fannia L. johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28

For this section increasing cloudinets to-
night with rain or snow ca Tly Friday morn
Ing; Friday rain and warmer light variable
winds. shift ng 10 sOuthessterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ia1ies who wear the Red Gross
Shoe always wear smile. Sid only
by j. A Marshall 4 Bro, 422 King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
Lame shoulder,

This is a common form Of muscular
rheumatism. No internal treatment Is
needed. Apply Obamberlain's Lini-
meut freely twice day and quick cure
Is certain, This Imminent has proven
specially valuable for muscular and
chronic rheumatism, and Is sure to give
quick relief. ChsmberlSin's Imminent
s also most excellent for sprains and
bruises. Price, 25 cents; large size 90
cents. For sale By W. F. Creighton q
Co. and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life a pleasure. Sold
only By J. A. Marshall & Bro., 422 King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
STORE ROBBED.

The store OF B ,rk)ey Richards, at Az
na16a'e, Fairfax county, vas entered by
thieves last night and robbed of 1900
pounds of bacon snd a saddle and some
harness. The police Of this city have
been requested 70 lock out for the thieves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28

Buy your boy pair Of Storm King
Boots-the high top ftllows-lhst'
xhat the boy Wsnts-from John A.
Marshall Il Bro, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

suu rises tomorrow at 7tg and sets at o;IF
HiFh water at lac q. m. and 2.l7 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28

All kinds Of Coal. Wood Snd Coke Best
quality and prompt delivery'st bottom prices
Phone.s5. DEW. AITCHEsON. i6 south
Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-28
Jackson Creek oysters
on THE FINEST VAR IETY
50 bushels just received.

OF THE FINEST VAR IETY
so bushels just received.
Roasted and on the half shell
Merchants quick lunch-Turkey
with Cranberry Sauce daily.
At the ElktoD
BEST SUGAR CURED HAMS I2A
Cans Best Tomatoes DC; 4 Cans Sugar Corn
Csc; 8 Cans Early June Peas 25c; l Can
Singapore Pineapple l0c; Can Cherries
Heavy Syrup 1Oc; large Can California As
paragus Csc; Can California Lemon Clirg
Peaches l6c.
W'P. WooLs & SON, Royal aud Wolfe
stres.s. Jan. Is II.
, 1909-07-31

rom London to Manchester for the prize Of
ten thousand pounds which has been open
Snce I9oI.
Washington telegram says Orville
wright flew with q passenger for seventy
ohfee minutes, surprising Wilbur Wlight'a
"ofio record at lie Mans.
on I''Zoh N1IIes widow viii receive a
P'I7Iou "I AFe hundred pounds per annllm.
on Angus MT cable lates to Iadla, South
AlIIca ana A'Stfajla VIII be reduced by CO.
oPeI@Ooh OF lHc companies and the GoEe1n-
menus '"eh assuming Il p~Iopofuohate share
= tHe IeducIIoh.
MI' AaluItl VIII open the Imperial De
irnoo conference tooaJ at the War once.
Inc ha'pIlull VIII present proposals.
. iofoh'o Telegram says VT io8sIey IN am
"o''lo97 10 me BOARD OF liade expects that
-" H""l'el Of Ifsl c.ass purely Canadian war
SnIP7 wan canadian crews vail be stationed
noi" on OHe AuahiIc ana IacI1c, tho ques-
tIoh ne says IS to be discussed further after
lne return OF inc Delegates from the London
O"nI'IeHce' "'" me result VIII be q dorlslon
a. . CONSTRUCTION OIL 'l5 DOCKS jof &ccommo-
""ti"5 lho I"fEe5t "afSiPs.
. 1 ~ ! "'SPa''" says ". brand cabinet
T"7 assumed l'7 PREDECESSORS loreI8n pohcy.
40 ""' pos P2"o" eleG'oTaI reform but VIII
i"79 we budget W4fhnlehS pensions and the
,"A' C'F"oeHce was voted 10y $40
"oT mn : -
- ""'i-N"i "GinonSlIallohS IN CATALONIA
"Llu"%o" 'no dimensions OF rebellion,
I o4I A',I'oS' 'I,"8eS' railways and
olner property have been dynalnited and
!"'"6'"' "n" ~ barcelona ana n
'0'e6I"Ih mes nave been cut. Unofficial
"ooo""'S ~ l"e number OF casualties IS
"6'' . 9'ale u siege mas btcil declared IA
, 1909-07-31

Budget debate, but he Opposition regard it
rs equivalent to a declaration of martial law
in the House Of Commons.
Lord Charles Beresford, in a letter to the
newspapers, spys it is impossible to complete
the four super Dreaduoughts programme by
March 1912.
The KEEL Canal is to be closed, to safe
guard the Cars passage to France.
A Paris despatch says Ministers Barthou
and MlIIerand met VI, Blerjot at the Paris
railway station on his return from England.
Inc city was decorated IN his honour and
republican guards escorted him to o public
reception. A banquet Will be tendered han.
Advices from Madrid state that King Al
ionso has proclaimed martial Jaw throughout
Span, and the Premier is considering resign
ing IN 1ayor OF a military cabinet. Condl-
Hons are becoming increasingly grave at ma
ny points III SPAN, and the situation IN Mo
rocco IL causing some reaction IN favor OF
SINKING PoIItlcaI differences While SPAN IS
H8htInS upon foreign soil. The masses IN
8lnetlYeiy oppose the war, which IS not COM
p~rehendei 1t beng suspected as the out
growth OF mining speculation, and previous
experience lndlSposeS towards a serious
campaign against the habyIes A campaign
requires twenty hEe thousand men. The
present genera IS dlsllked, the military pos
luoh Is weak ana a grave disaster has been
narrowly escaped Executions take place
dalIY Ior oIsobooience Of orders, and q dis
Pfoportlonate mortality among officers is
caused oy the troops refusal to advance
unless thelf officers lead. During the anti
war demonstrations at barcelona eight per
sons were KILLED and fifty wounded; the
troops refused to fire or the mob. King
AiIo4So + beng hooted II the streets
OF MADRID and the outlook IS obscure.
Queen Victoria has opened a nation-
al Wcmen'5 subscription on behalf Of the
families OF those killed. Six hundred casual
ties resulted from two days lighting at
Mehlla.
New York, July 29th-Adyices from Bo-
gotta say the Colombian Senate has uuaui-
mousIy accepted General Reyes's resignation
OF the presidency and his successor is to BE
A Lima telegram states tbat President loon
ia.in his message to CONGRESS- sa,s Per-, a,yoits
events, RELYING than reflection viii show Bo-
Hvia tbat acceptance Of tbe award - nacos-
sary TO preserve her credit win civilized
nations. Peru. he adds i, naor a settlement
If MI nandina o,oat;ar, u;tL 80
especially Ecnodor Rrozil ,nL C'Ina,L5" ~
, 1909-07-31

Doctor Wilson, who has been appointed
to the Virgin Island is expected here wit
Mrs. Wilson, on bis way to Tortola by the
Liverpool steamer on Sunday next. Mr..
JARVIS, the new Commissioner, with Mrs.
JARVIS, viii be coming down on the Gm;om0
on the 18th prox. and Dr.. Earle bids the
colony farewell about The 1Oth.-lk1H Notes
eth Juiy.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-04-22

The Prescott Supply X Hdw. , Co., and the ladies push their pret- ty line of go carts.
 Mir. W. l., Knowles of Iowa came in this morn ng as the guest of rthe family of A. H. Smith
 No flies on me chuckled the one behind the screen door bought of the Prescott Supply & Hdw Co.
 Don't forget the meetings at the Methodist church. Services daily at and 7.45. o'clock pm,
 The prettiest picture we have seen lately was one of Prescott Supply X Hdw. Co.'S pretty ham mock, occupied by Nairam.
 The difference between your front yard and summer time is your yard demands a Philade.- phia lawn mower and summer time more lawn.
 There are very few if any ever saw the White Mountains of New Hampshire but we all have an opportunity to see one at Pres colt Supply X Hdw. Co.
 Ladies are especially invited to attend the WinslOw sa.e Satur- day at 1 o'clock pm. and Auc- tiOneer Ellsworth assures us that they vii! be given corteous treat ment.
 The Odd Fellows have secured special dispensat.on for the 27th inst, at which time they will initiate quite a number of new members, in the evening; and on the 18th the Rebeccahs and Odd Fellows will hold a re- ception jointly at which the mem bership Of both branches are ex- pected to be present.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-04-22
LIVE TOADS IN COAL STRATA

Huntington, April 22.-D!s- patches from New York telling Of the death of Methuselah, the toad held to be between 1000 and 1,2OO years old at the Bronx Zoo and that the toad was found in a pocket of rock 300 feet be- low the surface of the earth where he had reposed aprison- CT for countless years by Butte Montana miner, may be discred- lted in some quarters but not by the miners of this vicinity.
 On several occasions Hunting ton miners have discovered toads buried alive in coal strata where they have been for cen turies in state of suspended animation. In every instance ob- served locally how ever the toad after reviving for a short time would die after being exposed to air and sunlight