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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-09
CHURCHES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Clark's Pavilion.

Sabbath school, 10 a. m.; Morning service, II a. m., sermon theme, ''The Practical Purpose of Revelation" Deut. 29:29
 Evening service, 1880 D. m. A special sermon to young people from l John, 2:l4.
 Mid-week service, Wednesday 7;3O D. m., at the residence of N. M. Allen, corner of First and Maple streets.
 Special attention is called to the meet ing at GAS p. m.. to consider the organ ization of a Y. P. S. C. E. A cordial i'm vitation is extended to all young peo- pie and others who are interested.
 H. P. Cory, pastor, residence corner Fifth and Maple streets, phone 2423.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-09
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hill and Oak Streets.

lO:OO a. m.-Sunday school.
 ll:OO a. m.-Preaehipg by the pas tor
 l2:lO p. m.-Meeting of Brotherhood, 6;45 ?. m.-Young people s meeting. I:5o-Preaching by the pastor. HSOR m. Wednesday-Prayer meet ing:
 +:l5 r. m., Friday-Girl's s junior so- ciety.
 Pastor Williams has returned and Will be in his own pulpit Sunday.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-09
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL.

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Holy communion, 7:30 a. m,
 Morning prayer, II a. m.
 Evening prayer, P. m.
 The Litany next Friday afternoon at 4:l5.
 The monthly meeting of the commit tee next Tuesday night, October l2, al the rectory, business of much import ancC
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-09
rHE SALVATION ARMY.

Sunday service: sl0 a. m., at County jail, n a. m., holiness meeting at the hall. D. m., Juniors Sunday school; 8 p. m., song service and exortatiOn.
 Soldiers meeting on Monday night, public service all other nights in the week,
 Captain and Mrs. Allen in charge.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-09
MONEY TO LOAN

At low rates on improved property or for building, on easy terms of repay ment. Building plans furnished. The Globe Real Estate Office, l6l North Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-09

Special rates to Indian Hot Springs. spend a few days there. It will make vou feel like a new person,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
DEOLINES THE BISHOPRIO.

A message received at this Office today
from Rev. DR.. Bergman Green states
that he bas decided TO decline the posi-
ton of bishop coadjutor Of the Episcopal
diocese of Virgins to which he was
unanimously elected by the council
which met at st. PsuPs Church, this
CITY. on December 10Th last. At the
time Dr.. Green was chosen he asked for
a short time to consider the matter, but
1t was generally believed that he would
accept. Notwithstanding the unsninity
of his election aud the urgsncy OF the
call for him to assume the higher duties
in the church, the powerful influences
brought to bear opoo him 10 remain at
the Theological Seminary, pear this city,
where, as one of the profess RS, be is
doing such excellent work, prevailed and
he will rttsin bis prOfessp'ship at that
institution. DR.. Green has written to
Bishop G bson announcing his declina-
ton and giving his reason therefore and
another election will have to be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
II. 8. COURT.
y. ;. UUUhI,
T Judge Edmund Waddill, presiding.

{ Judge Edmund WSddill, presiding.
Court met today with all the court
officials present.
By leave of court the U. 8. district
attorney fled informations sgainst How
ard Smoot and Bessie Briscoe for an as
sault on John Loveless on the govern
ment reservation ct the south end OF
Aqueduct bridge.
The case of W. A. Henderson, for vi
olation of the revenue laws, wss con-
tinued till next term.
r. Fl. Dsde, charged with violating
the revenue laws; plea Of guilty and
judgment suspended.
Thos. Dove, charged with violating
the revenue lsws; plea of guilty and
Judgment suspended.
The libel case against the steamer
Trenton was continued.
U. 8. VS.. Bowen, charged with illegal
Iy securing a registered letter from the
Arlington postoffce; case In progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
DEATH OF DR.. JOHNS.

DR. Kensey johns Of Norfolk died yes
terdsy at bis homein that city after ashori
illness. DR.. Johns was SOD of the late
Bishop Joh0 Johns, Of Virginia. He
was born in Frederick, Nd, where bis
father was rector of sll Saints Church.
DIR. Johns studied at the University of
Virginia and later at the Richmond
Medical College. He was married In
Chaatilly Fairfax county, to Miss Laura
Stuart, of that place. Mrs. Johns died
about 10 years ago. DR.. Johns had
lived q number of years in Alexaudris,
while in the government service 10
Washington, but more recently had
made his home in Norfolk, where his
two sons-Stuart and Kensey-are en-
gagged 10 business A daughter, Miss
Cornela Lee Johns, OF Norfolk, In ad-
dition to the two SONS, survive. He Is
also survived by brother-Rev. Arthur
Johns. rector of Christ Church, Wash
ingtop. The estate of the family Is
located at Sudley, West River, Md,
and the body is to be taken there for
burial. The funeral services will be
held at Christ Church, West River, to-
morrow morning st IL o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
OPERA HOUSE.

There will be an entire change OF pro-
grsmme aud positively the largest, best
and most refined vaudeville and moving
picture bill yet offered in this house.
The artists will bend effort to entertain
the people. Atdinger and ROLAND, Lew
NJ. Carroll, MISS Pauline WEIGH, Miss
Matte Ashton, each OF which is a tai
euted performer in their respective lines
will be present The management fully
appreciates the fact that the fun-loving
public of Alexandra demand the best
and be is sparing neithtr time nor money
to give it TO them. A good programme
of moving pictures TO night. Matinee
daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
SHOOTING ar FAIRFAX.

The police Of this city received tele-
phone message from Fairfax Court House
at 8 O'Clock last night requesting them to
look out for Henry Poland, twenty-three
wears old, charged with shooting Ollie
Kidwell at that place at seven o'clock
last night. Kidwell, it Is said, WAS shot
twice by Poland aud is dangerously
wounded. Polsnd fed Immediately al
Ter the shooting. Poland ia described
as being five feet seven inches tall and
weighing 1870 pounds. Hehss blue eyes
and was dressed 10 a blue suit and q
blue-gtay overcoat. Kidwell vas carried
to Washington last night and placed in
the Emergency Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
SALOONS TO FIGHT.

President and General Manager Louis
A. Scholz, Of the Virginia Brewing Com
pany, of R 1oke, in q statement Satur-
day, 10 which he spoke for the vets,
said that the election last Wednesday,
at which Roanoke voted out the taloop
by 6 majority of Sc votes, will be con-
tested aud that he saloon forces are now
preparing their case. The fight will be
made on the proposition that the Ward
law Ia contrary to the constitution Of the
state. The election was held under the
Ward Law, the constitutiouality of which
is soon to be settled BY the Court o
Anneals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
FUNERALS.

The funeral Of the lsts Mrs. Sadie
Nails, wife OF Mr.. Jackson Nsll', who
died Friday night at her home, 39C
south Patrick street, took place from the
residence at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
The services we're conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Watson.
Tbs funeral of the late Mrs. Auus
NJ. Oockrell, who died in Washington
Friday night, took place this mora
ihg from the NJ. E. Church South,
The services we're conducted by Rev. O.
d. Bulla aud the iDtsrment was IN
b .tbel cemetery. The pallbesrers were
SIX Ersndsons of the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

1t is said that there are four inches o.
ice on the creek at Occoquau.
Mr.. George Samuel Cats died at biz
home in Washington, on Saturday, sgeC
SO years.
There is an ambundance Of oysters a
the whsrVes, They are selling at from
60 to 80 cents bushel.
The annual meeting of the stockbOld-
ers OF the American Butile Company wa
held in this city today for the election o.
directors.
Hon. 81. George Tucker on Saturday
evening addressed TIE Fairfax Farmers
Club, at the home OF Mr.. j. w. Cox, al
Woodland.
A meeting of the Young Mems 5odsl'
ity Lyceum will be held tomorrow night,
when officers will be elected to se;ve fol
the ensuing yea;.
The Alexandria Light Infantry vii
have guard mount at the regular weekly
drill tonight. The public is invited tc
witness the ceremony.
The regular monthly meeting OF thu
Woman's Auxiliary to R. E. Lee Camp
will be held tomorrow Tuesday, even
ing st 1880 O'Clock in Confederate Vete'
rams Building.
There vas bu. one case on the docke
of the Police Court this morning. Office
Nicholson had cited storekeeper to ap
pear aud show cause why he should no
be ined for conducting business OF
Sunday. The accused failed to appear
and forfeited his collateral.
As will be seen by az advertisement
on this page the Elks' Dramatic Olul
will reproduce that sparkling comedy
"Wbat B .came Of Parker" at the Operi
House January IA for the benefit of th'
Improvement fund of the Girls new
school building. Tickets are now OF
sale.
George Lewis. colored, was arrested
in Washington on Saturday on a charge
Of having burglar zsd the home Of DIR
Henry O. Thompson, $500 18th street
and the drug store of Edwin Yarnold
340l 18th street.. Lewis, who formerl!
lived in that city, worked on the rail-
road near Manassas, and then came Il
live 10 Alexandria. ~ wasn't doinl
much this week" he said when arrested
"and thought I'd come over from Al
exaDdris for holiday visit,
Did you ever take a good long view fror
| the top OF the Washington Monument Its
grand sight. You can see all the famous put
| lie buildings from the new House Of Misre
representatives. 10 the beautiful Carnegie II
brary Quilt especially to benefit the poor an
need'.) COnundrum: II the Washingto
Monument is 655 feat 10 inches high, ho'
many of those delicious Auth Saussges will
take to reach from top TO bottom. Send a.
correct answers by mail to Sylvan Blond
helm, The Auth Stand, City Market, an
receive q prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
DEATH OF E. ]. BUTLER,

Me. EIisba ]. Batter, veteran loco
motive engineer, died at 6 o'clock yes
terdsy moraiDg at his home, 42O south
Payne street. The deceased was 76
years old. He leaves a widow ADD SOD,
Mr.. William 3. Bltler. Mr.. Butler
was born 10 Fairfax county June %,
1883, snd entered the service of the
Orange and Alexandra Railroad, now
a part of the Washington division OF
the Southern, when youth. He be-
came a resident of Alexsndris in 1858,
aud was made an engineer in 1859.
afr. Batler was OF a iovial nature and
was popular With all who knew him.
His fu0eral will take place tomorrow
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
WEEK OF PRAYER.

Week of prayer services began tonight
The services will be as follows: Mon
day, Trinity NJ. E, Church, Rev. W.
F. Watson. pastor OF the First Baptis
Church; Tuesday, NJ. E, Church South
Rev. J. K. Sewer, pastor of the SsconC
Prssby tsrisn Church; Wednesday Bsp
tist Church, Rev. W. w. Van Arsdale
pastor of Trinity NJ. E. Church; Thurs
DAY. Second Presbyterian Church
Rev. G. |. Humphreys, pastor of th'
Methodist Protestant Church; Friday
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. Ed
gar Carpenter, rector of Grace P. E
Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
MR.. SINCLAIR RESIGNS.

Mr.. A. W. Stellar, Of Manassas, has,
at the request of Judge ]. B. T. Thorn
ton, rendered his designation as examiner
OF records for this, the Sixteenth Judicial
circuit. Mr.. Sinclair was appointed tc
the position by Judge Charles E. Nicolr
when the Office was first created about
ten years ago. The appointment of Mr.
Sinclsir's successor has not yet been
made, nor is 1t generally known who biz
successor will be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
PERSONAL.

Mrs. n P. T. Burke, who has been
visiting Mrs. John W. Burke, bal re-
turned to h,r home in Boston.
Mr.. Laurence L:adbeater, OF B.rmiug-
ham, Ala, who spent Christmas with
his mother, Mrs. Edward 8. Lesdbeater,
has returned to his home.
Senator Francis G. Newlands, OF Ne
yaca, announces the engagement of his
niece, Mls Ada Newlandr, to DR.. Wiz
qinius Dabuey, Of Virgins, but who
nov lives 10 Washington. No date has
been set for the wedding, Lut it will
probably he in the spring at Woodley,
| the senator's country place, on the out.
skirts of the capital. Dr.. Dabney has
many friends in this city.
Mr. Ernest Z. Boyer, member OF
Patrick Henry Council, Jr. o. U. A.
NJ OF Richmond, Va, is rehesrsing
local amateurs of Washington, d. o.,
for the production OF the old temperance
drama, "Ten Nights in BarrOom," 10
Il at city, under the auspices of Liberty
Council, Daughters of America and Ben
ming Council, Jr. o. U. A. n. Mr..
Boyer will appear as "Joe Morgan" and
will be assisted by Miss Anna Weaver,
a popular and talented lady Of the tapi-
tai city, who will assume the role Of Mrs.
Morgan. Mr.. A. d. Deeton, of this city
will appear as Sample SHichel."
Mr.. George w. Pettey left yesterday
for Rochester, N. Y to install signals
on Rochester railway lines, which are
controlled by the Vsuderbits. The
Pettsy signal was selected after trial OF
all tue other important types Of danger
signals. 1t 10 understood that great
many prominent railway and city of.
cisls will he present at the installation
of the device with view TO recommend
ing its universal adoption.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Monroe Nash, of Por's.
mouth, Vs., spent the week end with
Mrs. George A. Abbott, in Fairfax
county, and relatives in this city.
Mr.. S. r. Shlnn, Of Baltimore, was in
this city yesterdsy.on Visi! to relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Flora Gill, mother Of Officer
Gill, of this city, is critically Ill at her
home in Washington.
Mr.. Richard o. Burnett, who has re-
Gently been seriously i'll, is out again.
Miss Bsrrenes Brocket BsreneS, Of
Philadelphia aud Miss Charlotte Eng
land, OF Baltimore, srs the guests OF the
Misses Anderson on Prince street.
Miss Kitlie Barrett 40S Duke street,
a, issued invitations to a large tea for
Tuesday afternoon ct 5 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
VAUDEVILLE AND MOVING
PIOTURFS.

The Surprise Amusement Company,
Of Washington, today began the prelim-
mary work toward the erection ofsn aud
itorium In this city for vaudeville per-
formanccs aud the exhibition of moving
pictures. The company has secured q
building on the north side of King
street, near st. Assph, and it will erect
large auditorium in the rear and con-
struct lobby In front The structure
will be modern In every way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
COLLIDED WITH A POLE.

Two young men who were seated In q
buggy, which was proceeding south on
Columbus street yesterday evening, a.
tempted to turn the vehicle vest at KING
street. The horse was travelling at fast
gait at the time, and before the buggy
could be turned it collided with q tele-
gisph pole. Fortunately the occupants
escaped unhurt, aud the horse and
buggy were but slightly injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
ELITE PICTURE 90.

The Elite picture house starts the
week with an excellent show with three
thou sand feet OF motion pictares. They
are "AlI. Babs," and the "Forty
Thieves" Uninterrupted Romance"
1.-THE Spectre" and other subjects not
mentioned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
ALEXANDRIA AMUSEMENT 90.

Those who attended the motion pic
ture performance at the Alexandra
Amusement Company on Saturday night
pronounce it one of the best ever wit
messed. 1t was a rare treat aud the
management deserve great credit for
their efforts to furnish the best pictures
obtainable. Tonight there will be an
exceptionally good bill presented at thi.
house. Entire change. Come out and
see the chow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
REVIVAL MEETINGS

Revival meetings are being held
nightly 10 the Free Methodist OhuIch
on south Lee street. They are being
conducted by the pastor, Rev. John
Oavnaugh who will be assisted BY other
ministers. There was one convert las.
night. 4 cordial invitation is extended
In all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
MODERN WOODMEN.

The Modern Woodmen Of America
will give q banquet tomorrow night at
the Elktou, southeast corner OF Prince
aud Royal streets. The organization
will hold 8 meeting during the evening
when tn, newly-electsd officers will be
installed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
NO SALES.

The property Delinquent for state
taxes offered for sale 81 public auction
today By City Treasurer Robinson wss
bid 10 by the state. Msny of the lakes
had been paid within the last two OF
three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
SerYlan Cabinet Resigns.

Belgaie, Jau. 4.-rhe SrVia n tabi'
net resigned today. The action, for
which no expla nation was made, is be-
lieved TO be due to the inert aIiDg demand
Of the public for more aggressive policy
toward Austria. The retiring ministers
are opposed to wsr, sno they will llkelJ
be succeeded by those who will be more
in sympathy With the foreign policy oil
Premier MilaJa1notch.
King Peter late today refused to &C.
cept the designations OF the ministers.
H. c. Potter, jr., vice president Of tbs
Peoples State Savings Bank, at Detroit, th'
largest institution Of Its kind in Michigan
shot aud killed himself here today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar. II cures the
cold by gently moving the bowels and at the
same time it is soothing for throat irritation,
thereby stopping the cough. Sold by w. 4.
Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

The Red Gross Shoe for tender feets
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
shoe always wear a smile. Sold only
by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Buy your boy pair of Storm King
Boots-the high top fsllows-that's
what the boy Wauts-frOm John A.
AashAli q Bro, Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life 3 pleasure. Sold
only by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 Hing
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
Weather Probabilities.

For this section threatening with rain
Tuesday and possibly late tonight; warmer
tonight; erruesday night;fresh southerly
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Suitable Holiday Gift for your Hus-
hand, Sweetheart or Brother pair OF
those fine slippers at John A. Marshall
& Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
CORPORATION COURT.

fudge L. @. Barley presiding.]
William B. Smoot was appointed adj
ministrator of the estate Of The Ia'eHenr7
Snoot. The estate il worth 500, OOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
They are for weak back, backache, rheumatic
pains and all kidney and bladder troubles.
Soothing and antiseptic. Regular size SOC.
sold by W. F. Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
TESTIMONIAL TO ALEXANDRIA,

Mr.. G. A. Psf, superintendent of the
American Steel & Wire Company,
Sharon, Pa, works, for the past two
years, Who resigned bis position ehsctlve
December 31st, TO go to Sterling, I'LL,
as geuersl superintendent Of the Girls
void Wire Works, was a few evenings
ago presented with handsome water set,
punch bowl and glasses OF rare value by
the employees OF the plant. The pre-
sentation speech was made By Mr.. B. j..
Jarret', who couched 10 glowing terms
the love and esteem in which the re-
tiri1g superintendent is held by the
men, declaring that 1t was impossible
for him 70 fad words 10 which to ex-
press the sincere sorrow the men felt at
bis leaving. Mt. Psfi, In responding,
paid the greatest respect to the men, the
organization and the company he is
leaving. Mr.. Paff left the mill in the
best possible condition and it may be
said that be knew every nut and bolt in
it, he having been associated with the
works since the foundation was laid.
-1Sharop, Pa Telegraph.
Mr.. Pafi is son of the late Fred
srick Paf. He is popular in bis own
home, and, from the above, 1t will be
seen he is equally esteemed wherever he
goes.
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY.
[Judge J. B. T. Thornton, presiding. ]
John D. Webster vs.. Van Mstre ct al.
motion for judgment; dismissed; agreed.
Elizabeth T. Wallis vs.. Continental
Savings & Loan Association; decree die
missing usit, no decree having been
entered for more than Eve years.
Nettie O. Burroughs VS.. Jsmes Il.
Burroughs; final decree for divorce upon
the ground of desertiou.
Bessie Bowler vs.. Annie E. Crawford
OF ais, decree confirming report aud for
eale of real estate OF the late John 5.
B ach. James Z. Cation aud Gardner
L. Boothe we're appointed commissioners
to sell.
Ernest G. Ohewning vs.. CLARA D.
Mahood ct ais. decree for sale OF house
aud lot 322 south Washington street and
appointing Charles l. Simms and
Lewis II. Machen, commissioners to
sell.
Tomorrow the suit Of John Fl. Trim
yer vs. the W. "A. & Mt. V. Ry. Go. for
s., 900 damages will be tried for which
a special Jury has been summoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04

Roasted and on the half shell
Merchants quick lunch-Turkey
with Cranberry Sauce daily.
At the Elkton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
Local Matters.

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises tomorrow at 7.l9 and sets at 4:oz'
High water at ga q. m. and S "a .. m.