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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
THE BUSY CORNER.

The dry goods establishment
of Swan Bros, corner King and
Pitt streets, can we'll be termed
Alexandria's busy corner. This firm
has broken all previous records in their
exhibit. OF holiday goods, this season
and with a force OF twenty-four EN-.
ployes prompt service is assured their
patrons, during this the last week be-
fore Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
FUNERALS.

The remains OF Rev. John K. Mason,
who died il Louisville, KY, on Saturday
reached here this evening and we're in
tered in St. Paul's Church cemetery
where the services were conducted by
Revs. P. P. Phillips and W. ]. Morton.
The pallbearers were Messrs. J. R,
Zimmerman, w. B. Smoot, L. Stabler,
S. G. Brent, R. F. Knox and DR.. W.
M. Smith.
The funeral of John Ward, formel
inmate of the Occoquan aims house.
took place this morning from ST.
Mary's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stock,
holders OF n. Lindsey & Co., Incorpo-
rated was held in their offices yesterday.
The following directors were elected for
the ensuing year Catherine Lindsey,
Wallace Lindsay and c. T. Nicholson.
The stockholders meeting was fol
lowed by meeting Of the board which
elected the following officers: Cathe-
rine Lindsey, president; Wallace Lind,
sey, vice president and c. 7. Nichol-
son, secretary and treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
OPERA HOUSE.

A remarkable bill was presented at
the Opera House last night to a very
large audience. Will Adams and his
musical dummy offered very pleas
ant entertainment which was we'll re-
ceived. George. Lewis, with his Ger
man dialogue about women suttraglsts
brought roar of laughter. They were
followed by the BARRIERS, in a little
playlet, 1.-THE Wait" in which Miss
Barbier's singing and acting proved a
success everywhere. The pictures were
out OF the ordinary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
Under NEW MANAGEMENT.

As will be seen by an advertisement
in this paper, the skating rink will be
reopened Wednesday afternoon under
the management Of Messrs. George G.
Cole, late manager OF the Tuxedo skat-
ing rink. of Toledo. Ohio, and H. l..
Wheatley, OF this city. The Armory
Hall has been entirely renovated and
good order will he preserved on all
occasions, and Objectionable persons
will be refused admtttance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
THE ELITE.

The Great Houdon appeared at
Smiths Elite Picture Show last night
and gave general satisfaction. His
performance was exceedingly clever
and he promptly answered most OF the
questions asked him to the surprise OF
the audience. He will appear again
tonight. The pictures were also very
GOOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
POLICE COURT.
Justice H. B. Cation presldlng.l

Justice H. B. Cation presldlng.l
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
John Wilson, colored, charged with
stealing . pair of shoes from Bern
heimer 4 Co., had his sentence de-
forred.
Ike Edney, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct on an electric train
aud with stealing chicken, was sent
TO Jail for six months.
Frank Jackson, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct and fighting,
was fined S., Annie Brown, colored,
charged with similar offenses, for
feited her collateral by failing to ap-
pear.
A man, charged with conducting q
gambling house, had his case contin.
ned.
a man, charged with disorderly con.
duct, had his case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
CHARTERS,

A charter has been granted to the
Alexandria Building and Loan Asso.
iation Quc.). Alexandria, E. S. Lead
beaten, president; ]. R. Cation, jr.,
secretary; NJ. L. Dinwiddie, treasurer
AL of Alexandra, Va. Capital: Maxi
mum, $4,000, 900; minimum, $40, 900:
Objects: Building and loan associas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT.

Mrs. Mary E. Dunington, widow OF
Stephen Huntington, died at the resi-
dence OF her daughter, Mrs. Lafayette
Davis, at Accokeek, Md, last satur-
day. The remains were brought to
this city this afternoon at which time
the funeral took place. The services
we're conducted by Rev. W. +. Wat.
son, of the First Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

ryEcUTOR' NOTICE. Having quail
T. flied as executor Of the estate Oh
BRENT, deceased. all per;
sons having claims against the sA!d
estate are hereby notified 70 present ING
same to me duly verified for settlement
and ali persons indebted to SAID estate
are hereby notified to make prompt l';'y-
mcnt of their indebtedness 10 me-
JOHN D. NORMOYLE, Executor.
ipcl5 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
FREE KINDERGARTEN.

The Christmas tree exercises at the
Free kindergarten will be held on
Thursday, December 22nd, from $3.50
to l1:3o, at the kindergarten room IL
the Lee School. A most cordial invita-.
tinn is extended to all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
PERSONAL.

DR.. C. E. Outcalt will not 60 to Bal
timore to spend the holidays till the
end of the week.
Mr.. Albert Nails is confined to his
home with pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

Many articles are being daily pur-
chased in Washington by Ale1andrians
for the reason that Alexandria mer-
chants do not let the public know what
thav have for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

OF stay at home comfortable
RS is what he wants. Large
autiful designs. Comfortable
Cut Prices, u ]. A, Marshall,
As2 Sing ssressl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
Weather Probabilities.

lpor this section cloudy and colder to-
NJ hit. Wednesday fair; lowest tempera-
tue tonight about % degrees; moderate
10 brisk west and northwest winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

NoTICE.-The annual meeting of the
IN stockholders oil tho ONTARIO
APARTMENT HOUSE COMPANY for
the election of q board OF directors for
the ensuing year will be held at the Of
street, Alexandria, Va, TUESDAY,
January 10, 1911, at 1880 o'clock a. 10.
CHARLES D. WALC0TT, President,
4. n, McLAcRLES, Secretary,
9se3sE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
BARGAINS

For Tuesday until 10 p. m.
10 per cent. discount will be allowed all
cash purchases on all
Dolls
from soc to $1,000. Positively this offer
closes Tuesday night.
For Wednesday until 10 y. m. 10 per
cent discount will BIO allowed on all
Doll Cabs and Carriages
from T5c TO 5000 This should not be
overlooked. This offer closes "Wednesday
night.
Mems. Boys and Girls Bicycles
for the next 6 days discount of 10 per
cent. will be allowed. After this week
the usual prices prevail.
Japanese Ware
at bargain. For the next four days
fine Japanese imported Cups, SaucerS,
Pitchers, Plates, Puff Boxes, etc, will
be sold for 10 cents each, Positively they
sell elsewhere as well az in this city for
p cents each. Some rare bargains.
Toytown on Second Floor
Its treat to see not only the little
tots but grownupsi in our Toytown. This
week we are going to give Alexandra
some BIG VALUES for their money i'll
our Toyland.
Christmas Cards ana Calendars
We carry the Raphael Tuck line, com
prising some of the handsomest work OF
art ever shown. We also have the st.
Paul's Church Calendar Our line OF
Christmas Post Cards cannot be eXcelled.
Subscription to Magazines.
Remember our Clubbing rates are guar
anteed and we will furnish you At the
prices OF any agency i'll the United
States. Give us your order. Just try
US this year.
r. c, KNIGHT,
Bookseller and Stationer.
621-623-625 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

RUBBER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY.
Lowest prices. ]. A, Marshall & Bro,
asa king stgest,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun and Tide Table.
SUN rises tomorrow at 7:15a- m.and sets
al i:42 p. m. High water at LISA. III.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04

Governor Patterson Of Tennessee
finds himself in quandary. He was
making speech at Winchester, Tenn,
Saturday when, according to the dis
patches, "a mountaineer nearly seven
feet tall pushed and elbowed his way
foreward and with yell sprang on
Governor Patterson, grasped him
around the neck with hug that would
have done credit to a grizzly bear, and
bore him to the ground, meanwhile
beating him on the back with his huge
fists" The quandary in which the
governor finds himself arises from
this: He thought his assailant was a
Kentucky anarchist and was for Jail
ing him, but friends Of the noun
taineer explained that the man was an
overzealous friend from the mountains
who had imbibed too freely and wished
to manifest his pleasure at seeing the
executive. Being governor Of state
these days seems to have it's disad-
vantages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04
KEEP YOUR MONEY HERE.

,"Keep your money here" is the sub
iect of an article in Wealth. the
monthly publication of the Greater
Des Moines committee. The claim is
made that four million dollars went
from Des Moines and its vicinity ~
the year 1905 for investments OF
speculation in wild lands, oil wells
mining stocks and plantation de-
velopment'' companies Sucn an
amount taken from community OF
100000 people" says Wealth, does
not leave much surplus to care for 10
cal industrial requirements. AS con
sequence, that year saw very llttle
building in Des Moines. The money
was busy building up other states or
counties or communities. All over
Iowa the same expectation OF capital
continued. Commercial centers re
NAMED stagnant, the rural population
actually decreased, men talked pohtlcs
while their sons emigrated 10 Canaua
or moved to Wyoming"
Wealth holds it to be a waste OF
time to speculate upon what might
have happened had this Iowa money
remained in Iowa. 1t believes the
problem now is to convince Iowa that
it should put it's present and future
surplus capital to work in its own
state. The money earned from the
enhancement of value of Iowa farms
cannot all be put back into land. since
the boundaries of Iowa are not
elastic, and there must be another ave-
hue for local investment. Wealth"
saws Iowa has the money to build fac
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04
Some Suggestive Questions on the
Sunday School Lesson For August7
FoR THE INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER BIBLE STUDY CLUB.

copyright. 1910, by 8. d.

Jesus on the way to Jerusalem
Matt. xix:1-2, 1926.
Golden text-Jesus said, suffer little
children and forbid them not, to come
unto Me; for of such is the kingdom
of heaven Matt. xix:14.
Verses 1. 2-How was it that Jesus
healed all the sick people that came
unto Him, but not those who were ab-
sent? Did he not love them all equally
we'll?
How is It that God, in these days,
conditions so many necessary bless.
ings upon our asking Him for them?
Verses 13-15-What benefit would
be conferred upon those children, for
Jesus to put His hands on them and
pray?
Which is the more important, and
why, to bring child, or q grown man
to Jesus?
Why did the disciples rebuke the
parents or guardians for bringing
their children to Jesus?
Which receives the greater popular
commentator and why, the minister
who influences one hundred children,
NT the one Wiz lAIleiAScs oho AiaAA"A =.
adults, to give their hearts to Jesus!
Why was Jesus displeased Mark x:
14) with the disciples, for rebuking
those who brought their children to
Him?
Are there any symptoms In the
church today of the same narrowness,
winch the disciples manifested, con-
corning bringing children to Jesus?
Why is 1t not possible for Christian
parents to teach, and train their chill
dren, SO that they will certainly be
true followers of Jesus when they be-
come adults? (Thls question must be
answered in writing by members OF
the club).
Verses 16-22-What and VINO, was
this person who came to Jesus, asking
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04

| how he may inherit eternal life (See
Mark x:17-22, Luke xviii: 1929.
Jesus states here, that there are
none good" but God; in what sense
did he mean that?
II man should keep all the com.
mandments OF God, from his youth,
why would that entitle him to eternal
life?
Why is it possible to keep all the
outward commandments and still miss
eternal life?
This man was evidently sincere In
thinking he had kept all the commond-
ments, mentioned by Jesus, but what
is the proof that he wss mistaken?
Why cannot man have eternal life
who puts more value upon his pres
ent properY than no does upon
This was evidently a very good
young man. but what serious defect
did he have in his character?
AS real self interested proposition
which is to be preferred, and why,
treasure in heaven, or riches on earth
Is the condition Jesus stated to this
young ruler, to sell all his earthly
possessions, in order to qualify for sal
walton, essentially q condition for
everybody, and why?
How much of influence or time or
money, may q Christian retain for
himself, and remain well pleasing to
God?
Verses 2S-26-Why is 1t impossible
for a rich man to enter into the king
dom Of heaven?
If man with great possessions
holds all he has at the command OF
God, and is using his money In the
cause of God, what difference is there
between him and true Christian with
no earthly possessions?
Lesson for Sunday, Aug. IA, 1910.
The Laborers in the Vineyard -
Matt. Xxx: lie.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04
tories If it was only used for that pur-
pose, and it adds:

tories If 1t was only used for that pur-
pose, and it adds:
The best available statistics show
some curious and little known results
from manufacturing. The manufactur,
Ing section of the United States com
prfses only about 141 per cent Of the
total area of the country, vet it con-
tains 500 per cent Of the population.
The average value Of improved farm
lands in the manufacturing section
was $3.50, while in the nonmanufac-
turing section it was only $31,65 per
acre. The savings bank deposits per
capita In the manufacturing section
was $500, while in the non-manu-
featuring section it fell to $667.''
These are the things, says the
writer in Wealth. that spell pros
perity, and he asks what Iowa is going
to do about it. Well, for one thing,
what Iowa should do about it is to
drop politics and turn to business.
More Iowa money would be retained
in Iowa for investment and more out
side money would be attracted to Iowa
If it were not for the fact that the
state is kept in a continual turmoil Of
political strife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE.

The newspaper men of the tri-
cities, Davenport, Rock Island and
Moline yesterday issued a Tri-City
Press club edition, an eight page sup
plement to the six English speaking
newspapers of those cities. The edi-
ton was eloquent of the wealth OF
cities are blessed. If the Tri-City
Press club confined its activities to
publishing this edition alone it could
boast of an achievement distinctly
worth while, but the club does more
than that. For some years past 1t has
been the practice of the club to bring
noted men to the tri-cities for lectures
and entertainments. Among this num-
Der have been Rear Admiral Robley D.
Evans, Sir Robert Ball, the astron-
omer; James Whitcomb Riley, the
poet; Colonel Henry Watterson, the
journalist and orator; Commander
Robert Peary, the explorer, and
others. President Taft, while secre-
tary of war; was brought to the tri-
cities and the club bore all the ex.
penses connected with the event.
The special edition issued yester.
day was featured by articles from the
pens Of the leading newspaper
workers Of the three cities. In add.
ton there were letters from President
Taft, Col. Roosevelt, Admiral Dewey,
Admiral Evans, Col. Watterson. Com
mander Peary, w. J. Bryan, James
Whitcomb Riley, Alice French Octave
Thanet) and Susan Glaspell. The
Press club deserves the warmest con-
CALCULATIONS for it's enterprise.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04
|STOESSEL Is
new ALDERMAN.
HE Is ELECTED, TO SUCCEED
CHARLES BARRIER IN THE
FIFTH WARD.
SESSION UaNlMPORTANT.
Outside Of the Election 70 FIN V.
cancy In AIdernhanlc Body, the
Meeting Was Not Featured
by Any Specially Business.

Theodore Stoessel is Aa-- new~mem.
Der OF the Ottumwa city council. Last
night he was elected unanimously by
the aldermanic body to succeed Al
derman Charles Barrier In the Fifth
ward, who handed in his resignation
several weeks ago, and who will 60 to-
Spokane, Wash, on account OF his
wife's failing health. The election Of
the alderman to fill the vacancy was
the first thing to occupy the attention,
Of the aldermen. Mayor Phillips pre-
sided and he wanted to know II he
had power to sit as presiding officer In
the election of the ward alderman. He
was informed by City Solicitor Clyde
G. Sparks that, as mayor OF the city,
he had power to preside over the
meeting. On the motion Of Alderman
Hartman, the councilmen took q recess
and Went to nearby room, where
they held a star chamber session Of
short length. They then returned TO
the council chamber and Alderman
Hartman wanted to know II the cleo
ton should be by ballot or roll call.
The latter plan was adopted and on
roll call every member present voted
for Mr.. Stoessel to succeed Alderman
Barrier. Councilman Spry was not
present. Mayor Phillips then appointed
q committee composed of Aldermen
Ehrmann, Hawkes. and Bremhorst to
60 out and find the newly elected
councilman and bring him to the coun-
ell chamber. Mr.. Stoessel was found
and was sworn in by Mayor Phillips.
He Immediately took Alderman Bar
rier's seat and at once got Into the
harness. After the council meeting Mr..
Stoessel passed around box OF cigars
to the mayor, members Of the city
council and representatives OF the
press.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04

ASSOCIATION
TOAD MAYOR
DIRECTORS At MEETING RECON-
MENDED THAT COUNCIL ISSUE
CITY WARRANT TO COVER RE-
WARD OFFERED BY EXECUTIVE.

Coming to the rescue of Mayor T..
]. Phillips in the payment of the re-
ward and court costs brought about by
of Judge G. w. Vermilion having
made the mayor personally liable for
the reward offered by him In the name
CT the city of Ottumwa. the CONNER
cial association at its directors meet
ing today proffered help. The menl-
bers of the board of directors had
with them at the meeting, S. P. Hart
man, alderman at large, who repre-
sented the city council in the proceed
ings. A motion was passed by the
directors recommending that the coun-
Gil take steps to aid the mayor in the
payment of the reward. The motion
passed by the board Of directors fol-
lows:
THAT this association recommend
that the city council authorize the Is
sue of city warrant for sum sui
f1cient to pay the $500 reward offered
by Mayor Phillips and the court costs
for the conviction of the murderer OF
Clara Rosen, and that this association
will use it's influence to have said
action legalized by the next legisla-
ture.
Further, in the event that said
action is not legalized we guarantee
to protect said councilmen from per-
sonal liability on account of said act,
by raising the sum to pay the same II
necessary"
Beyond this there was nothing but
routine matters taken up in the meet.
ing which was somewhat smaller than
usual owing to many of the directors
having gone to Des Moines to attend
the republican state convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-04
THE PLAN IN CEDAR RAPIDS.

The Cedar Rapids Republican sums
up the first two years under the com
mission plan in that city as de
bauch. The Republican favored the
commission plan and it still believes
the plan is good, but it Is disguised
with the administration Cedar Rapids
has been given. The present dissatis
faction in Cedar Rapids came from
, the discovery that one of the commits
sioners had appropriated city funds to
his own purposes. He resigned his
office and arranged to pay the misused
funds back into the city treasury. The
Republican reviews this and other
acts Of the commissioners in the fol.
lowing editorial, which is headed,
Looking Back On the Plan:
A year ago the Republican and
Times were very busy exposing two
of the city's departments. 1t will be
remembered that these papers had
something of tilt with the police de-
partment and still larger tilt with
the department Of public improve
ments involving, primarily, the brick
which had been laid in Central park
Some few thought, at that time, that
there was some spite work on the
part of the papers. But the publishers
and editors believed that it was a
work Of duty, disagreeable though the
duty was.
We are sorry now that we did not
include all the departments of the city
government. But we were foolish
enough at that time to believe that
there could be nothing wrong in the
department of the public parks, for
that work seemed so simple and the
we really believed at that time that
the administration of the parks was
something Of a model for the other de-
partments, for no disturbances came
out Of the parks
But now we know better. We know
now that the department Of parks was
seething rottenness; that it was filled
with hang-on politicians and that
many Of the funds were misused. This
much we know now
And the fiscal department it was iE
no better form. 1t was looked after
and that by man whose honesty has
never been questioned. but it was SO
bad, the system was, that it was rot
ten. The city knew nothing about it's
own financial affairs. 1t did not know
how much 1t had spent or how much
1t had to spend. It was haphazard.
And as to city property, no one
thought to inventory that.
In short, the first two years of the
commission plan In Cedur Rapids were
very little better than debauch.
And yet magazine writer's were in
the habit of coming to Cedar Rapids
and writing about the wonders that
had been wrought in this city under
the new plan. One man went so far
as to write book about the new plan
in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids,
which he called the "Dethronement OF
the Political Boss" and all the time