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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
MORE THAN GOOD.

This wac said by hundreds OF people
as they LETT the ball last night alter see,
10 one OF the finest sho.s ever offered
In Alexandria by the Elite Picture
Company. The pictures wa' the best
made, and Mr.. Eddie Clark was hrst-
class in his southern coon songs aud
dances. He is high class artist and
his singing and dancing is fer above Inc
average black face comedian. IOn'gn'
there will be an entire charge, The Pic
lures will be Instructive IS well as anus
ing. L. is the alma of the Elite Picture
Company to present at all times to It's
macy patrons only the best pictures
made, aud suitable for the most r'hoed
audience. Mr.. Eide CLARK will app az
loaiRht in new songs aud 6ances, special
added attraction, illustrated songs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
ALLEGED BIGAMY.

Arthur, or Ashby Harding. OF
Alexsndris, is a prisoner in Wash
ingtou, charged With bigamy' dc
will be taken to Baltimore for hear
ing. Ga January 8, 1907, 1t is alleged,
Harding married Mis-. Fannie A. ShanF'
Then q nurse at the Washington Asylum
for the In,aue,) in Alexandria. 1t is al,
legged that be lived with the woman on'
a short time when be left Alexaudhs
aad went to Washington, where he re-
msiued for q brief period. he went
TO B fillmore and met Mss Agnes Wise,
of that city, and married her on De-
cember 5, 1908. He was arrested 10
Washington, where he was living Will
his second wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
DEATHS.

Mr.. Charles J. Dearborn, son
of Mr.. Charles Dearborn, died at
bis residence, All soutb Lee street,
this morning. He leaves wldo"
and one child. The deceased wa!
for some time employed in the office OF
the Adams Express Company 10 this
civ. and later was the Fredericksburg
agent of that company. OF late he had
been employed BY the Western Union
Telegraph Company ia this city. He
vas 80 years old.
Ruth Elizabeth, the twelve-year-old
daughter of Mr.. James U. and MIS-
Addie I. Biuwgsrtner, died at her
parents home, 3OS north Patrick ttreet'
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
INVITA- ION ACCEPTED.

The invitation extended Alexsudria-
Washington Lodge OF Mmous By the
Washington Monament Association to
lake charge of the Masonic ceremonies
incident to the laying OF the corner
s,one of the George Washington Park,
an April 80 next, has beeu accepted BY
the lodge, which has appointed Messrs'
r W. Aruold, A. II. Oshleit snd W.
A. Moore, IS a committee to cooperate
in arranging the details Of the eelebrR-
tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
WEEK OF FUN.

Tais is indeed pleasures gala week In
Alexandra as no matter where you 90
there seems to be amusement on every
hand. For instances, without going
into details, one could go to the Opera
House tonight aod see more for i've OF
teu cents than 1t is possible to see out
of the city Tor less than qua'ter. Bat
fate has decraed that the people OF this
city shall have something for almost
no ,hiog and has sent the Van Metres
here t. carry into effect such law. This
weeks vaudeville is the crowning touch
of the whole engagement and the pictures
are the very best obtaiUsble. 1t you
doa't believe it 20 and see for Jour
selves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
AROgDEACON THOMPSON.

Archdeacon Thompson, of Shanghai,
China, made al interesting address on
Tuesday night at the Theological Semi
nary. near this city, on church work and
the past and present conditions In China
DR.. Thompson has been on furlough In
this country fer a year and leaves for
China next Monday. He Is the Oldest
missionary Of the Episcopal Church 10
China, having served there for nifty
wears. He received the degree of D. d.
a few years ago from Washington aud
Lee University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
ACTION POSTPONED.

1t was stated in the Gazette q few
days ago tha, it is the purpose OF the
hte insurance companies doing business
10 this slate u fight the cOnstitutiopality
of the legislative act which imposes l
per cent tsx on their premiums for
the beneh. Of the Figemen's Relief As
sociati0u. The latter association, it is
said, will meet :he insurance com.
Dauies should the nader get into
the courts. The sssoc alton has al
rtady levied an assessment upon all the
fire companies in the state to pay coun
eel fees A ca led mseiDg of the Re
lance Fire Company was held last nigh
to consider the ASSESSMENT but actor
thereon was postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED
The Constant Wearing of Hat Propa
gates Daudfuff Germs.

There are many men who wear their hat
nracticalIy ali the time when ew Ike. and are
bIe~ed with heavy shock Of hair; yet il the
sealps of these same men once became infe't ted
with dandruff germs. the parasites would
multiply ell the quicker for lack Of air
Baldnass would ensue rs a final result New
b, o's Herpicide kills these germs and stimu
iates unhealthy hair TO abundant growth
Herpicide is pleasant hair dressing as vel
as dandruh cure and contains not an atom o.
injurious substances.
Sold by Ernest L. Allen q Co.. agents
Two sizes SOC. aud Sl.0O. Send loo in stamps
or sample to The Herpieide Co., Detroit
Mich. Iof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

STATE BOARD Ot EDOOAAiON'
Asstlled in the G.zstte OF that day
the SL.ts Is ard OF Education a. lis
meeting in Richmond yesterday reduced
the number of school examiners and in
,pectors from 6se to four,
This action followed the acceptance oil
the resignation of Willis A. jenkins, OF
the Second district.
Superintendent Eggleston, Secretary
stearnes auo Professor J. l.. Jarman
we're pamed % a comnittee to rsdlstficl
the state 30 ,hat the corps OF four inspec-
;ors will cover the state. The resion Tor
this Is believed to be found In the action
of the board last night in eleeliDg Mr.
Thomas one of the sssis ants to superln'
teudent Eggeslon, who will devote much
Of his time to inspecting the rural
schools.
The board authorized Secretary
sttarues to prspsrs circular letter tor
transmission to the supervisors OF the
counties, councils Of the cities and the
school boards Of each county and city
directing attention to the new law which
provides that the board may consolidate
OF merge one or more counties into one
district where tho sslsry psid to the su'
perintendept is less than 5000 a year
The minimum salary is fixed 10 order 10
compel the boards Of the counties to pro,
vide for the employment Of a competent
man, and it Is believed tina, The salary
usmed will open up the positions to men
who have RETAINED from school work be-
csu.e of the mtsgre salaries.
The board decided to meet sgaiu In
NJ ,rch, at which time the date for the
election OF the county aud city Superln'
tendents will be taken up. -.
At the March meeting the board VIII
cleo! one county and one city superin'
tendent Of schools TO ill vacancies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
NEW NORFOLK STEAMER.

The new Norfolk steamer Southland
wa, given another trial trip at Newport
Ness today. The steamer Will srrlve
here on the 10th instant and on the 18th
will run with the Newport News on the
Norfolk route. The Southland will be
commanded BY Capt. POsey, formerly Of
the Norfolk, and the NesPort News by
Can't MiIbu,n, now of the Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
ROOM FOR DOUBT.

Sometimes we think we wants this Oh
that as an appetizer and when we Sc
cures it we has no desire for same. You
often feel that certain thing to eat oil
drink Is the real article and many times
YOU are misled. At the Alexandra
Amusement Co. last night In talking
pictures you could see just what the
article is intended to convey. ~ war
what | want when / want it," This 81
well as all the other pictures wss good,
but not aoy better than those to be pu'
on tonight. See advertisement ior
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
New York Stock Market.

New York, Feb. 4-The market ruled gen.
orally heavy from the opening prices on
standard stocks sustaining declines ranging
from fractions to over one point Consoli'
dated gas sold Of ST. per cent. Market con
ditons remained unchanged during The lest
half hour of the session. The general lis
after following consolidated gas 10 the de
cline became stremely dull. A frmer toni
developed later and little Of the early los
WAS recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
REFUSED TO BE vACCINATED

Deputy Sheriff Garnett, Of Henrico
county, arrived in this city yesterday to
take charge of Frank johnson, who
is wanted In that county for horse steal
ing. The deputy sheriff found that a
case of ysIioloid had been discovered in
the jail aud concluded that he would not
tske the prisoner away until be had
been vscciuated. JOhnsoa, however,
refused to be vaccinsted this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
REPORTED SALE.

A report was in circulation on the
streets today to the effect that the Alex.
audria Electric Company had disposed
of their works and other property in this
city to a number of Alexandrisns, who
would improve the plant and run it on
a larger plan than it is now being ope'
rated. None of the gentlemen whose
names are mentioned in connection with
the works we're In this city today, 30
nothing definite could be a'certained re-
garding the reported sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
MEETINGS.

A meeting of the Friendship Veteran
Fire Association was held last night.
The business aussctsd WIS of a private
nature.
The Columbia FIRE Company held a
meeting last night. The resignation oil
member was accepted.
Nothing but routine business wa'
transacted at the meeting OF the Reliance
Fire Company last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
MONUMENT TABLET.

At q recent meeting of the vestry OF
G,sce Church, consent was given to the
Whatsoever Circle of Kings Daughters
to place brass tablet 10 the church to
the memory of Rev. ID. F. SPrigg, d.
D., the organizer of the congregation,
and its first rector and the pastor who
served for "a years. The tablet will be
erected at Easter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
REMOVING INSTRUCTIONS.

The police of this city acting under
instructions from Mayor Psf, have
started crusade a ssinst merchants who
place showcases in front of their stores
and thereby eucrosch upon the side
walks. Ali exhibitions Of goods and
signs contrary to existing laws will be
forhidden in future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Liniment
when YOU have the rheumatism We
feel sure that the result will be prompt
and satisfactory. 1t has cured others,
why not you? Try it. 1t costs but a
ttife. Price Is cents; large siz', Oh
cents. For sale by W. +. Creighton
aud Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
WITH SEDUCTION,

Constable Birch, of HeDricO county,
arrived here today from Washington
having in charge Moses Twine, colored,
who was arrested 10 the latter city on q
charge of seduction committed In Hen
rico county. The constable left with biz
nrjsoner for that county this evening"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
LEOTURE TONIGHT.

Mr.. Frank Huling Poston will deliver
an illustrated colored stereoplion lecture
entitled "Land Of thousand Wonders"
for The benefit of the George Washing
ION Park besutiitsion fund at the
Young Peoples Bulldog, OF the IL. T.
Church SOUTH tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
ARREST OF SUPPOSED THIEF.

A taidle, bride and other articles
were stolen a few nights ago from Mr..
william Duucsn's sable, corner OF
Prince snd West streets. Chief Goods
has received a message from Manassas
stating that 8 man having In bis posses
sion a bride a1d saddle answering the
description of the stolen articles had
haen arrested at that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
PROPERTY SALES

The First National Bank has sold to
Mr.. Harry Fl. Simpson the house snd
lot at the southeast corner of Gibbon and
Alfred streets.
Mr.. John Pullman has sold to Mr..
Jos. d. Brown house on the east side
of Washington street south Of franklin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
c.rrie Nation Fined,

London, Feb. An police court TO-
day Carrie Nation WAS fined 81. "a iol
smashing 8 tobacco advertisement in th'
tube railway. She Was wSrned int
rspetiliou of the tffsuse would bring
much heavier fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

There was but one csse before the
Police Court this morning. A young
white man had been arrested by Officer
Sherwood charged with drunken and
d sorderly conduct. He was dismissed
With az admonitlon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
shoe always wear q smile. Sold only
by ]. A. Marshall & Bro., 422 King
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life pleasure. Sold
onlv by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 AiDG
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
MEMORIAL FAIR.

PARTLY cloudy and warmer tonight ana
Friday: light to moderate southerly WINGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

The cheapest is never the best, but we
nave the best Footwear sold 10 Alex
andda. John A. Narsball & Bro, 422
KiDg street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

Don't miss seeing Avaano, the Renowned
Palmisi, Annory Hall, February l to IL in
elusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 7.04 aud sets at 6:24
Hiyh water at 7.34 a. N. and 7.4O p. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

oeS feb1 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04

Keep your feet dry. "Try pair OF
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. D.
A. Marshall g. Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-04
PLEASURE IS King AT THE MEMORIAL
FAIR.

When the shades Of night sre On,
And from labor we are ee,
Talk Of business we will scorn,
And 90 70 the Armory.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
TO-Order Work
For the Inauguration.

7 YOU expecting guests for the inauguration you w doubt
find many things about the house that attention Porteres
and Drapees be made and hung Furniture repaired
rehotered; Lace Curtains be Ceansed Mattresses
and recovered New Shades and Hangngs be put up
Special attention called splendid facilities for class Of
work. which done workshops under personal super
SON. and would the advsaby Of placing orders now
while shops not overcrowded
Attention also called the fact that quoting special
prices on al classes OF to-order work
Slip Covers and Window Shades made to order
Shirt Waist Boxes Skirt Boxes Utility Boxes Cedar Chests Box
and Head COue &C. made order the and in the
best possible manner
Window Seats made order to any desired space with cushions
to match
POreres and Interior Furnishings of every description made and
hung.
Furniture OF all kinds reuphered repaired and rehcd equal
Reed and Rattan Furniture painted naeled and new cushions
made for same.
Attention is also called the making and laying Parquery
Flooring from the planest the elaborate designs Also to the
cleansing Of Lace Curtains equal Also the making Of Mat
any size OF bed crib Also renovang and re-
covering OF Mattresses Down Comforts Pillows Also to the
Polishing and Waxing Of Floors for dances teas receptions
We shall strictly adhere policy OF furnishing only the best
materials and workmanship.
Competent anywhere measure plan and estimate
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
DUNWEL- IS EULOGIZED.
Colleagues Pay Tribute 20 Former
New York Representative.

For Charles Tappan Dunwem. late
Representative from the Third district OF
New York, eulogies were spoken IN the
House of Representative yesterday
Ar Calder, Of Brooklyn. presided Ad-
dresses were delivered by Nessrs. FoeI-
ker. NJ DunweITs successor: Fitzgerald.
Parsons. Bennett. Calder. Waldo. Drls-
coll Law, and Cocks. all Of New York,
and Bonynge. Of Colorado, Terrell. Of
Massachusetts. and Kahn. Of California
NJ Fitzgerald, long a political adver-
sary Of Mr. Dunwell but who had never
personally known him until they met in
the House. gave voice 20 this piece OF
political philosophy:
As a result Of my service in this
House. a belief which early entertained
has become a profound conviction Z Is
beyond all question that the men Cf
strong party beliefs and convictions. az
gressive in their adherence 10 their be
lief IN party government. are those whose
isbOTs are most beneficial 20 the people
Mr. DUnwell was Of this type
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
TELLS OF SYRIAN MISSIONS.
Interesting Address Given AT Church
Of the Covenant

For nearly an hour and a half Or. ".
:. Nelson held the attention o. the mem
bers OF the Church Of the Covenant yes
terday afternoon. while he addressed the
gathering upon the work that has been
accomplished in the mission schools Of
Syria. Dr.. Nelson has spent five years
in the far East. and is the head master
OF che Presbyterian Training School ar
TripoH
Many Of the boys that come under our
care said he. are the sons OF bandits.
and some o. them have many murders
TO their credit. but we take them in and
reform them One boy came 70 Us who
had been ordered by his father 20 kin a
scboolmate.
Or. Nelson stated that the school in
TripoH would have 20 close Up within a
year. owing 70 tire expiration Of the
lease
We have decided to carry on this
Christian work. and we are going 10 buiid
a new school building. 20 cost S3G0o0." he
said Many contributions have been
sent in for the new building
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
TRAVELOGUE ON JAPAN.
Burton Holmes Again Lectures as
Masonic Temple.

With a wealth OF elaborsJeIy cOIored
slides and many feet of motion pic
lures Burton Holmes gave a travel
ogue at the New Masonic Temple last
night.
The trsvelogue-''The Old Japan Of To-
day''-was a sequel 70 the interesting talk
Of last sunday. M Holmes going far
ther into the interior Of this wonderful
land and showing in his own inimitable
way the Japan and the japanese az seen
in the interior. Mr.. Holmes dweIt at
some length on the temples and the mode
Of worship that has been in vogue for
thousands Of years. He extOlled the per
fOrmances Of the Geisha girls. showed
their festivals and performances and
their wondrous and fastastic costumes.
The second part of the performance
dealt mostly with scenes and incidents at
tending a journey through mountain
Gus part OF the island and the country
adjacent 10 the Sacred Island Of the IN
land Sea.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
SPEAKS AGAINST SALOONS.
Agent of Aati-SaIOOn League Tells
of Its Progress

The solution Of the saloon problem
was the subject Of a sermon last even
ing By William H. Anderson. Of Balti-
more legislative superintendent Of the
Anti-Sal0on League q the District, at
the Metropolitan Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church.
He told Of the great work being accom-
plished by the league throughout the
country giving Ohio as al instance OF
the forward march OF The organization.
where ffty-seven out OF a total Of eigh-
ty-elght counties have voted dry.
Simplicity is the watchword OF the
league said Mr.. Anderson 1T is not
q temperance society, it IS not a Sunday
school but a general clearing house FOR
the church against the saloon
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
OBSERVANCE BY CHURCH.
EiGhtieth Anniversary of First Prot
eStant Methodist Celebrated.

A weeks festival has been insUgurated
by the First Protestant Methodist Church.
IN celebration ef its eish;ieth anniversary.
The ceremonies began yesterday morning
with the liquidation Of the church mort
gage, and the preaching OF the anniver-
ssry sermon by Rev. J. N. Sheridan, OF
Baltimore. president Of the Maryland
conference.
Former pastors and members Of the
congregation attended the services and
will take part in the exercises this week
Tomorrow night a reception viii be given
AZ the church FOR Rev. 3. P TrUitt pas
tor, and Mrs. TTuitt-
The church was founded BY tLirty-twO
persons. and has had thirty-two pastors.
. The congregation was at one tine part
of the old Ebenezer Church, but with
drew eighty years age
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Tnion Convenes To-day.

A feature Of the Woman's Interdenom-
national Union. which meets At 1880
o'clock this morning in Luther Place Ne
mortal Church. VIII be the devotional ex-
ercises 10 be conducted in the Arabic Ian
g.age by Mrs. Nelson. missionary from
TripOI. The meeting will be conducted by
Mrs. Wilbur r. Crafts. Of the National Re
form Bureau. Mrs Crafts viii deliver an
address on ''The opium question at the
conference OF nations in Shanghai,
China. February I. 1879" The Bible study
class viii be conducted by Mrs. Rice Z.
Ste1le
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
DELEGATE AT CELEBRATION.
Mgr. FaIcOniO Attends Observance of
Feast In New York.

Mgr Diomede FaIconio. apostolic dele
gate: Rev a P Doyle. c 5 P. rector
Of the Apostolic Mission House. and sew
eraI Paulist priests from s. Thomas
Aquinas College attended the celebration
yesterday Of the patronaI feast in the
Church Of ST Paul the Apostle, New
York City.
Solemn high mass was celebrated in
the presence Of the apostolic delegate. A
special vesper service was held last even
ing for converts to the Catholic Church
in that parish. Rev. Dr. Brann gave the
sermon.
At the solemn high mass TO be sung at
10 o'clock this morning in honor OF the
Feast OF the Conversion Of St Paul the
sermon viii be preached by Rev. Ber-
trend L. Conway. - 5. p
Rev. Father AIvah DOran, Of the ApOs-
tolic Mission House. preached yesterday
morning IN ST Baruabas' Church, Balti-
more, and in the afternoon addressed the
League -nf our Lady OF Mercy IN the
Colored Orphan Asylum Of that city
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Lecture. on Architecture.

Albert Kelsey, weli-known architect
OF Philadelphia. viii lecture al the Pub
lie Library tomorrow evening on "Con-
vincing architecture" Mr. Kelsey is as
ISOLATED with Paul P Cret as architect
for the new building for the Bureau Of
the international Bureau Of the Aueri-
can Republics. He and Mr.. Cret
won this commission in competition
with large number OF architects
throughout the country AIr. KELSEY has
also made a reputation as a lecturer.
His lectures on The science Of the
city" Mexico" &c. have been favor
ably received
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Amhas.ador a Is q Member.

At q meeting OF the St. Andrews So
Britain. and James Wilson, Secretary OF
Agriculture. were unanimously elected
honorary members Both have signified
their appreciation. The society viii hold
its annual banquet al Rauscher's on
Wednesday evening, when a number Of
prominent speakers VIII make addresses
L is believed that it viii be the largest
banquet the society has ever held