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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
MAOOABEES.

A regular review OF the Alexandra
Tent of Msccsbees was held last night
Tso candidates we're admitted, ADD the
tent was visited by a delegation fro n
Mount Vernon Tent of Washington.
The following officers were installed BY
O. Ashby Baden, state commander,
assisted By George w. Zachary as in-
stalling marshal: Past commander, j.
G. COckey; commander, G orge K.
Bender: lieutenant commander, George
II. Brswner; sergeant, Walter Herfurth:
chaplain, J. II. M9rstells; master at
arms, o. r. Acton; first master of guards,
G. Raymond Gaines; second master OF
guards, Samuel Edwards; picket, NAL
colin A. Bremen; sentinel, Phil 81.
Bawner; degree master, Samuel =.
Wade; trustees, George W. u ,chary, T.
NJ. Jones and ]. G OOckey; 9. A'hby
Blsdeu was Installed IS record keeper
by past commander G. W. Zachary.
The record keepers report for 1908 was
read, and showed the tent bad not lost
a member by death or suspension. Its
financial affairs were In healthy condi'
ton. ADDRESSES we're made by Oommsn-
der ]. f. Cunningham, OF Mount Vernon
Tent, and J. f. King of National
Tent. The membership of Alexandria
Tent is over 100
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
SITE FOR sUBSTATION.

Ssustor Ma tin yesterday introduced
a bill to provide for the erection of 3
substatiOn by the Philadelphia, Baltt-
more and Washington Railroad Com
pauy at Seventh and o streets south
west Washington. Mr.. Carlin intro
duced the same bill in the House. The
measure also repeats the act of Febru-
a'y %, 1908, under which tho railroad
AID District authorities have been
squabbling Tor more than year 10 an
effort 10 locate the sub:tStion in the
southwest section Of the city. Senator
M lrtin's bill provides that work shall be
begun on the structure within thirty
days after its passage, and that it shall
be completed within four months there
after. The location is designated on
the District map as the south of sqnsre
46S. The plaps of the station shall be
shbi ct to the approval OF the
District of Columbia commission
ers, and the structure Is to be erected
uuder their supervision. In addition to
a ticket Office, accommodations for the
handling CT baggage are to be installed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
THE GERMAN.

The Alexandra German Club gave It's
f'mid- winter" danes last night ct Nc
Burney's Hall. After the usual pre-
limiuary dance the german began about
$50. Mr. Beverley leading. The pa
ironessess we're Mrs. BrOckett, Mrs.
Armstrong, Mrs. Douglas and Miss
Cochran. Among the out-of'tOwn guests
were Misses Phillips, Tunstal. Elliott
and Pfee. of Washington; Miss ShrlVer,
of Baltimore, and Miss Thompson, Of
Oulpeper, aud Me.srs. J. 81. GWsth'
msy, WIN. Camp, H. Lush, G. Gsrrels,
w. o. Sullivan, Z. G. Mckenzie, r
d. PostsrD, Drs. Rozier Bailey, Allen'
Stsule7 and Mr.. Gordon, of Washing
ton, aud Messrs. Clarksou, B. Brown,
Madison Brown, r. r. Fsrr, Conrad
johnson, Jos. Prince, T. Sebrell and Il.
Belchef, of Virginia. There we're sew
eral entertainments after the german
among them beautiful supper given By
Mr.. and Mrs Albert d. Brock tt at
their residence on north Washington
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
Church Services Tomorrow.

t'urIsT CHURCH,-Rev. VIM. }. Morton
yactor sunday school $3.50 a. m Services 81
7.SO s.m, liza. N. and $50 p. m. by the rector
Sr. PAILs CBURCH-HOly Communion
7.90 a. m. Services at IL a. m. and 7'3O p NJ
by Rev. P. P. Phillips C
GRACE CHURCH-Rev. Edgar Carpenter
rector. Holy Communion at 1880 a. m. Sun-
dsv school at $3.50 a. m. Services and ser
mon at II a, m. and 7.30 p. m. by the rector.
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at a. m. Services at II a. m. by keV'
sT. MARY's CHURCH-Sunday school at
s.3Oa N. First mass at a. n. Mass ana
sermon at 1890 D. IN. Vesper and benedletlon
B p. IN. - c.1...
school at 80 a. IN. Services at III a. NJ Dy
and s o. m. by Pew. j seph r. Sewer.
BAPTIST On URCH-Sunday school at g:5O.
Preaching At IL q. IN. and 1880 .. N. by rev.
". F. Watson. -,
SECOND BAPTIsTCHURCH.-S school
at 2:30 D. m. and preaching ct IL a. M Dy
Rev. Mr.. Hobbs.
Trinity METH. EPIs. CHURcH-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. IN. Preaching at ii a. IN. and
3O n. m. by Rev. w. w. Van Arsdale.
Young Peoples Prayer Meeting at $50 D. m.
BETHANY NJ. P. CHURCH-south Fairfax
street-Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Services
at If a. m, and 7 80 ?. m. by Rev. W. M.Poisal
METH. EPIs. CHURCH S0UTH-kev. Charles
d. Bula, pastor $3.50 q. m. Sunday school.
$50 D. IN Epworth League. Services at IL
a. m and 80 p. m. by the pastor.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday seho0l al
$50 q. m. Services at II q. m. by Rev
G. /. Humphreys and 7.3O o. m. by Rev.
Ur. Sheridan. Christian Endeavor services
at Gas p. IN.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street
near Wilkes-Services at 1880 a. m. and 7:3O
70. M. by Rev. John Cavnaugh.
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH
Gibbon street, near Alfred.-Sunday school at
2:45 pm.
DEL RAY CHAPEL Me. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at p. M.
Epworth League at 8p. m.
Aims Inconsistencies at 800 p. m.
MIssIoN-COrner Fairfax and Franklin
street. Services at 500 y. m.
ROBERTS CHAPEL, NJ. E. CHURCH (color-
edl-Preaching at II a. N. and 1870 p. m.
MEADE CHAPEL-Sunday school at $3.50 p.
M. Evening service at p. m.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH (colored)-
north Alfred street-Rev. w. d. johnson, pas
Cor Services at HOO a. m. and 1880 p. NE
Praise and prayer meeting $50 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
IMPERsONATOR OF RARE MERIT

As heretofore stated Mr.. Carl O.
Couniryman is to be at tbs Young Peo'
Piles Building on Monday evening, Js1
uary rs, at s o clock. He Is an imper-
sonstor With wide range of facial express
sion, and lisa gifted elocutionist. He
smuses, entertsins and instrucis. A
cbsste and delicate vein Of humor runs
through all his work. Mr.. Oountryman
uses his talents to make the world better,
brighter and happier. He will be largely
patronized.
Mr.. Countrymsn arrived In Alexsn'
drja from the south this afternoon. He
will speak in the NJ. E Church South
tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
INFANTS BODY FOUND.

A white baby, few days old, was
found about two O'Clock today near the
electric railway track at the crossing Of
that road ct Columbia pike, near the
backyard, In the county. The child was
we'll wrapped up but was dead when
found. The body was taken in charge
by some people in the neigbborhood and
will be held till an examination OF the
affair can be made. Some people who
left here on the 1:30 train for Wash
ngton today rag they saw a woman
throw something from car window but
did not know what it was. The wom1n
vas net known to those on the train,
but she went on to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
LINCOLN CENTENARY.

A number of colored citiza mat Ia t
night and perfected the arrangements for
celebrating the 1O0:h anniversary OF
the birth ofAblaham Lincoln, at Roberts
Ohspel, NJ. E. Church, on Friday even
ing, February IL. Ii was decided to
invite 9 number Of distinguished men to
be present on the occasion, as well as
Alexandria officials. w. Calvin Chase,
of Washington, D. O, will deliver the
memorial address. Roserts Chapel, M.
E. Church, choir, under the leadership
ofP. q. Lumpkims, will furnish the
music. Several oher features will be
added to the programme. VIM. A.
O .rter of this city will preside,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
nEATHs ANntUNERALs.

Mrs. Elizabeih NJ roe, wiie Of Mr..
CT aries r. Monroe. d ed lat night at the
Alexandria Hospital, where she Rad
been i'll of typhoid fever. Besides her
husband, the deceased leaves three chill
dreu-a son aod two daughterd.
Mrs Jane Elizabeth Ross, a former
resident Of this city, died In Washington
yesterday morning. The remains will
be brought to this city on Tuesday next
and the funeral will take place from MIR.
B. WhCatIey's under akiug parlOrs.
The funeral of the late Mrs. BladeD,
wife Of Mr.. Ernest Bladen, who died
Thursday at her home at Liucon'a,
Fairfax county, took place this morning
from Domaine & Son's undertaking
parlOrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and MrS. Julian T. Barke LETT TO-
day for Ssabreezs, Florida, to spend q
few weeks.
CjI. John s. Mos6y is quite i'll in
Washington. :.
Miss Alice G ahsm, Of Alexandria. is
visiting her friends, Mr.. aud Mrs. q.
w. Lsycock and NJ 81 Elizabeth Rogers,
of LeesDurg.
Misses sallie and Helen HUNT have
returned from q months visit to friends
in Msr; land.
DR.. Wm. NJ. Smith, chief marshal,
has appointed Mr.. Jas. E. King, OF the
First regiment, as chief marshal Of the
militsrT division Of the parade on
April Both.
Among thoss who attended the ban
qutt given in Havana on the 10th 10
honor Of Provisional Governor Msgoon
and Presideut-elect Gomez and other
uctables was Mr.. j. E. Norris, formerly
of this city, bat now a prominent cltl-
zen of Havana.
Miss Hood Thompson, OF Oulpeper, Is
visiting relatives 10 Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
MONTANA SCHOOL MARIN.

Tonight OF all nights is the time to
witness the most laughable OF all
comedies. The Alexandria Amusement
Company will exhibit the "Montana
School Marw," great western scene,
which is brim full of fun. The other
pictures are good and taken as whole
the show tonight will be the best seen
at this house 10 months. Don't fail to
visit this house tonight, and you'll get
YOUR MONEYS worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
M p. OHuROH.

Rev. DR.. Sheridan, president of the
Maryland conference Of the Methodist
Protestant Church, will pay his annual
visit TO the church In this city and preach
at the night service tomor. ow at 1880
D. N. At 6:45 o'clock he will preside at
the installation services Of the Christian
Endeavor Society, at which time a
special musical programme will be
rendered. DR.. Sheridan is a strong
and forcefuI preacher aud those who are
70 tuuaie enough to hear him will be
grtatly edited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
LECTURE MONDAY NIGHT.

Much interest is being manifested In
the lecture to be delivered on next Mon
day evening at the Second Presbyterian
Church by Mr.. P. ]. Dempsey. The
brotherhood of that church arranged
with Mr.. Dempsey to give 1t q report OF
his recent trip to Panama. but 80 gen.
ersl was the desire to hear him that they
decided to invite the public. The stsre-
opticon views Of the canal are of very
high grade. The lecture is public and
com plimeutary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
WESTMINSTER LEAGUE.

The Westminster League Of the
S .cond Presby teriau Church has elected
the following officers: President, Mr..
F. L. Slaymsker; vice PRESIDENT Mr..
Malcolm BteDner; secretary, Miss Janet
Gronau; treasurer, Miss Minnie Grill
bortzer; membership com mittee, Mrs.
W. A Moore, IT,; music committee,
Miss Eta Jackson; pastors aid, Mrs.
R. L. Field; religious work committee,
DR.. ]. Il, Bitter; pianist, Mrs. W. A.
PiZer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
THICK FOG.

Another heavy fog hung over this Sec
ton again this morning which almost
brought navigation to stsDdstill.
The stan Washington, due here
yesterday morning at $50 O'Clock, did
not arrive until 5.45i in the evening. She
left on her return trip at $50 o'clock
last night.
The stesmtr Norfolk, which left this
port Early Thursday night, did not resch
Norfolk until shout II o'clock lat
night. she ltft The lsItsr pert st
O'Clock this morning and res ched bel
wharf st this port at S:l5 this afternoon.
The fog vanished about noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
OPERA HOUSE.

Notwithstanding the inclemency Of
the weather aud the bad walking last
night the Opera House was well filled
and all present seemed to enjoy them
selves. The amusement loving people
will be sorry when the present stock
company leaves this city as they are the
kings and queens Of entertainers To-
mig the members will appear In diff
ferent vaudeville and new songs and the
pictures selected BY the management to
be thrown on the canvas surpass all
previous ones. Come out and see a
great show, as this is the last chance to
see these celebrated performers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
LOCAL BREVITIES

Mr. W. r. Emerson fell on + street,
Washington, last night, and psinfuliy
injured his right arm.
By special request, Rev. Joseph K
Sewer. will preach tomorrow evening on
the text, aye Must Be Born Again"
A movement started some three years
ago to have Alexandria county court
house located at ROssyln has again been
revived.
Mes,rs. NJ. B. Harlow and Co., inc,
have sold TO Mr.. John f. Sampson a
seven room cottage a! Cottage PARK, ad'
joining BraddOck Heights.
Jas. q. Trammsl OF Great Falls. was
granted an absolute divorce from EIsa-
beth Trammel by judged. B. I. Thorn
ton at Fairfax, Monday.
Mr.. J. B. Griffin, Of the firm OF
Griffin and Michelbacb, has gone to
New York. He will Ialteud the fnrni-
ture exposition and purchase his spring
stock.
Stuart K. Lupton, the vice consul at
Messins, who escaped uDiDjured from
the recent earthquake, is q son OF DR.. j..
W. Lupton, q Presbyterian minister,
until about year ago located at Lees
burg.
"Jesus, the Man of Prayer" will be
the subject Of tomorrow mornings dis
course of Rev. W. F. Wstson 10 the First
B,p,ist Church. At night he will
preach on the "TEree Awful POSSIBLE.
ities."
As was the case last Saturday, but
few countrymen attended the market
this morning. PRICES for most articles
we're uDcb anged, although eggs showed
declining tendency. They we're sell
ling at 35 cents dozen.
A bill was introduced in the House OF
! Representatives yesterday to permit the
I Washington, Alexandria aud Molni
Vernon Railway Company to use an
overhead wire system for short distance
north of tie new highway bridge.
N. r. Jasper, colored, who was ar
rested on December II last by Game
Warden Payne for trespSssing on the
| land of Messrs. Carter and Clarke in
Fairfax county, was taken before Justice
Wright this morning, who fined him -
aud cost,
George Adams, who recently escaped
from the Washington Barracks, is being
sought far and near BY soldiers aud the
Washington police. The authorities Of
this city have bsen requested 10 looi
out for the fugitive, as he has relativeI
in this city, whom he is likely to visit
A good many people think that Charlie
Doua Gibson draws the prsttiest American
girls, others say its Harrison Fisher, while,
few perfer the Henry HUT subjects Nearl,
eve rybody has different opinion. l myse
think they're all pretty 1.-THE girls.) There ]
one subject tho that we all agree up, n, sn'
its this: "You can't possibly equal the lrre'
stable flavor Of those delicious Auth Ham
and Sausages." Sylvan Blondheim, IN
Auth Stand, City Market.
Don't miss seeing AvaanO, the Renowee
PIANIST, Annory Hall. February to IL il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
CONsEORATION SERVICE

Rev. DR.. Alfred Harding, will on
Monday be consecratsd bishop OF the
Washington diocese. The ceremonies
will take place in Holy Trinity Episco-
pal Church. Bishop Charles E. Wood.
cock, of Kentucky, will deliver the con-
secration sermon and Bishop Daniel 5
futile, of Missouri, will be consecfaior.
Places 10 the church have been reserved
for the faculty and students Of the Epis'
copal High School, near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
ELITE PICTURE COMPANY. y

The crowd which attended this house
last night expressed themselves much
pleased With the singing of Mr.. j.
Orocken and the handsome pictures. Tc-
night is the last night TO hear Mr..
Orockeu and sou should come. More
fun and better aud larger pictures to-
night for five cents tha1 anywhere
else. Come up and enjoy yourselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
POLICE COURT.

TJustice q. B. Cation presiding.
There we're two cases before the Police
Court this morning.
A whits man had been arrested by
Officer Rawlett charged with cruel treat.
ment to his children. Rs was fined
$40, OF given 80 days in jail.
A man who had been arrested by
Officer Garvey charged with appropriate
ing an iron pipe belonging to a ma
chsnist was fined IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
Death OF MRS. NICHOLSON.

Mrs. Rosa Robinson Nicholson, wife
of Isasc Nicholson, q retired banker, died
early yesterday morning after a lingering
illness of several months at Der home in
Baltimore. Mrs. Nicholson was 66 years
old aud WAS the daughter of the late
Archibald Robinson, OF near Shepherds
town, W. Va. She was a sister of Mrs.
Llewellyn Hoxton, of Seminary Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
Lame shoulder,

This is a common form of muscular
rheumatism. No internal treatment IL
needed. Apply Chamberlain's L'ni-
ment freely twice day and quick cure
IA certain, This liniuent has proven
especially valuable for muscular and
chronic rheumatism, snd is sure TO give
quick relief. Ohamberl.iO's Imminent
Is also most excellent for sp'aius and
bruises. Price, 25 cents; large ,izs 90
cents. For sale by w. F. Creighton d
Co. and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
IMPROVEMENTS.

Mr.. J. NJ. Hill is extensively imprOv-
ing the main building aud stables at the
old st. Assph race track Ia Alexandria
county, preparatory TO its occupancy BY
the government on the return of the
troops stationed In Cuba. The repairs,
etc., will amount to about 81, 500 an !
the work is being done by Contractor s.
d. DeVaughn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
RESTORED TO OWNER.

Mrs. B. L. Bnrgsrdin while witnessing
moving pictures of the Alexandra
Amusement Company last night lost a
hand ss.chel containing forty dollars.
The satchel was found by Miss BigeloV,
who gave it to her fa'her, who turned
II over to Mr.. J. R. N. Curtin. The
latter restored It to the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
MI. VERNON VISITORS.

Governor Swauson has named the fol-
lowing as members Of the board OF visit
ots to Mount Vernon for the term OF one
year, commencing April IL, 1909: Leigh
r. Page, Richmond; NJ jor William d.
Sands, Richmond; Captain Dan NJ. Lee,
staff rd; Rev. F. P. B,rkley, Lsesburg,
and Mr.. A. d. Brockett Alexandria city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
STEAMER COLLIDES WITH
BARGE.

The steamer Washington Of the Wash
iugtoD, aud Norfolk Steamboat Company
during the dense fog Thursday morning
collided with the barge Somerset, an
chored on Portsmouth flats, damaging
the barge slightly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
BASKETBALL.

The. will be All Interesting game Of
basketball played at the Armory Rink
tonight between q strong team from the
navy yard, Washington, and the Y. NJ
s. l. TEAM Of this city. Quite num-
Der OF friends from Washington are eX'
pected to be present. This is the last
night OF the rink for three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
MEMS MEETING.

Carl O. Couutrymau, author and
lecturer, will deliver the address at the
mems meeting tomorrow at $3.50 p. m
Subject, "Throtlle and Rail-" DR., O.
E. 0alcslt will sing. All men are in
vitcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
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, 1909-01-23

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life q pleasure. Sjld
only BY J. A, Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

For this section unsettled and warmer 70
night and Sue day with showers; mouerA1e
southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

Keep your feet cry. "Try lair Of
the celt brsied" Walk Over Shoes. j.
A Marshall & Pro 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

The subject of Rev. Mr.. Morton's SER
mon st Christ Church tomorrow night
will be the Man with q Mission"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
REFRIGERATION COURT,

GJudge L. @. Barley presidiDg.]
]. A. Henderson y Avery Hender-
son ct OIL. decree referring case to Fl.
N. Gsrher, special commissioner, for re-
nnFt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

Buy your boy a pair Of Storm King
Boots-the high top fellows-thats
what the boy wants-from John A.
MARSHALL & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

nE.LEE CAMP, Confederate Veterans,
* sTa oy5e,ed 10 meet at LEE CAMP HALL
AT z:sO n m. January 25th, 10 receive the
Loving Cup from Richmond Howl GERS
Sons Of Veterans sni Ladies. Auxiliary are
invited TO be present. By order CT Comman-
der CHAS S. TAYLOR, Adjutant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

r ADY SOLICITORS. - Several Lady
l. Solicitors for pleasant and profit BILE
line. An exceptional opportunity for ladies'
who can devote all or pait time Call at ia
s. st. Asaph street. Monday from 10 to H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
Local Matters.
cnn and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7.l2 and sets at bill
High water at 9.5l q. m. and 10 W p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23

XXIANTED-Three unfinished ROOMS
w for light housekeeping. Address x ,
Gazftte off e. laE2l StF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-23
WANTED.

WANTED TO RENT OR BUY eight to
w ten room HOUSE. Good locality. Ap.
ply V. L. EMERSON, Fairfax Apartments.
iIn2l If
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-02-23
Got ALLEGED Black Hand

Goldsboro, Fec. Il. Charlie
wilkins, arather notorious fellow
about town, was arrested this
afternoon two miles from this
city as an alleged black hand, :"
it being charged that he threat
ened the life Of Mr.. j. w. Cole,
a merchant Of this city, unless
Mr.. Cole paid over to the black
hand association " the sum Of
500. Wilkins is is Jail, but win
not discuss the affair.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Cole
received a letter informing him
that he was one of a number of
men who would be killed unless
he placed 500 at a certain des-
ignated place. The letter was
signed BLACK Hand Association.
Little attention was given it by
Mr.. Cole, and a few days later he
received a second missiye to the
same purport.
DETECTIVE WAS EMPLOYED.
This aroused Mr.. Cole and he
at once secured a detective from
New York. On advice of the
detective Mr.. Cole decided "a
comply with the requests Of the
letter by placing the money al
the spot named. This was in ar
old house about two miles from
hear, and the money was to be