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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
PERSONAL.

Bishop Lloyd will preach and con-
firm 4 class at Christ Church tomor-
row morning.
Mr.. Park Gusts Timberman is quite
sick at hi, home on south Fairfax
street.
Mr.. James r. Cation has been de-
signated by Governor Mann q delegate
to the convention of the American
Society for Judicial Settlement OF In,
ternational Disputes, which will be held
in Washington next week.
The Misses Lloyd, daughters OF
Bishop and Mrs. Arthur Selden Lloyd,
are this evening holding largely at
tended reception in honor OF their
cousin. Miss Nellie Selden Uhler, de-
butante Of this season.
Rev. F. j. Prcttyman presiding elder
OF tho Washington district will preach
at the M. e. Church South tomorrow
night.
Mr.. f. Fl. O'Brien is confined to his
home from the effects OF fall he sus-
tanned on Tuesday last by slipping on
the snow covered sidewalk.
Tho Junior Bridge Club was very
delightfully."- entertained by Miss Mamie
Jones at her home on Prince street yes
teIday afternoon. The highest score
was made by Mrs. Evans, of War
renton.
Mrs. Julia Gunny, who has been ill
in the Braddock House, was placed IN
the Alexandria Hospital this afternoon.
Mr.. Lewis Monroe is again confined
to his home on Wolfe street by illness.
Dir. John II. Dix, who was struck IN
the eye by the splatter of bullet dur
ing the target practice at Armory Hall
on Monday night, was operated upon
at Georgetown University Hospital yes
terday. His condition is reported as
fayorably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
A "REMINISCENCES OF BY.G0NE
DAYS.

On Saturday, December II, lS46,
sistv-four years ago tomorrow, the
military company organized IN this
CT: for service in the Mexican war left
Alexandria on a steamboat for Aqua
creek, where they took a train for
Richmond. They were accompanied
by local band which escorted them as
far rs Richmond. As has heretofore
been stated. Mr.. Amos Fisher is the
sole survivor OF the. Alexandria soldiers
and Mr.. William H. Phillips is the
only member OF the band living. Many
years ago steamboat known as the
Paul Jones, which ran OF the route be-
tween Alexandria and Washington,
was destroyed by fire. The engine
was removed from the hull, and placed
ia the Phenix which was later built ct
the present shipyard The Phenlx ran
for some tire as a ferry boat between
this city ant Washington snd was used
sos the transportation of the Alesan'
driaus to Aqua creek. Some time 90.
fore the civil war the steamer was sold
10 parties in another city. In 1865
'sha returned 70 the Potomac and was
for a time used asan excursion steamer.
Tie phsnix was Of the primitive pat
tsrH with high stern and curved prov,
rssemblinS somewhat the picture of tho
steamboat in tho old John Comfy
spelling book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.

Improvements at a total expenditure
of sl34, 57S.54 we're made on Wash
inpton's water front during the fiscal
year Of 1910, according to the report
of Capt. Warren Z. Hannum, corps OF
engineers, United States army, in
charge Of Potomac river improve
ments.
Extracts from the report OF the chief
of engineers OF the army. which prefix
Can't. Hannum's report. disclose that
moro than 80 per cent Of the projects
started to deepen the channels OF the
Potomac river in the vicinity OF Wash
ington have been completed. These
projects also had in view the constru-
lion of sea walls, the filling in of certain
flats, and the removal OF several sand
bars which impeded the commerce Of
the river.
According to the report, little time
is required to perfect the plans laid
years ago for the opening Of the Poto-
mac river commerce to Georgetown,
Washington, and up tho Anacostia
branch Of the stream.
Capt. Hannum's report treats chiefly
Of the improvements that have been
made along the river in the vicinity OF
Potomac park, whore the most OF the
money has been expended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
REV. lanes I. VANCE.

In the return of DIR. James l. vance
TO Nashville, where seventeen years ago
he was pastor OF the First PRESBYTERIAN
Church. the position which he reas-
sunes, the south has gained notable
acquisition. Fot some years Or. vance
has been pastor of large church at
Newark New Jersey, where he has
achieved remarkable success and the
love and admiration OF his flock: His
hooks on religious subjects are known
All over the country. Heis preacher
Of surprising power, still young man.
full OF yigor and strength. 1t was only
last Sunday that DR.. Vance was in
stalled in his Nashville charge and
when the congregation there was called
upon to say whether or not it would be
loyal to the new leader, the unanimous
response brought tears to the eyes OF
many OF those present. Southern
preachers who go north rarely come
back, but the exception to this rule in
the case-of DR.. Vance is very pleasant
to think on.-[Richmond Times Dis
patch.
[Rey. DR.. Vance was pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian Church IN this
city about 20 years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY.

The board OF management OF the
Alexandria Library desire to again call
attention to tho free public reading
rooms in connection with the library.
The rooms are open to the public on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday after
noon from g to o'clock, and Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday nights
from 7 to 8 o'clock. Most Of the cur
rent magazines and illustrated papers
can be found on the table OF this de-
partment. In the subscription depart
ment the membership fees are sl.50
for ono year, 81 for six months, 80
cents for three months and 25 cents for
one month.
What better Christmas gift could one
desire than years subscription to this
active Institution? New current fiction
is constantly being added and also many
interesting books of reference. The
library has recently received q most
generous collection OF books from Mrs.
John Bergman, this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
kIdRapped Child alay Die.

Atlantic Highlands, n. j., Dec. 10
Because he thought she was dead
and feared to touch the body until z
coroner arrived, Frank Petilla per-
rnitted his four.year.old daughter,
Mamie. TO lie under fence at his
home for. some time today, although
she was breathing. The weather was
very col !, and the child s in such q
condition as the result OF the exposure
that she may die. The unerring in
stinot OF the mother resulted in Mamie
being picked up b,fore she was actually
frozen to death.
The child was kidnapped on October
90, presumably by a hand OF Sicilans
operating in this section Matchmaking
their fellow countrynen, Today the
father, on leaving his house, saw the
body OF his daughter under the porch.
Believing her dead, he sent word to
County Detective Minugh, who sum-
moned Coroner John I. Sickles. While
waiting for the coroner to arrive the
body was left where it lay although
tho thermometer was only sixteen de-
grees above zero.
The mother of the child finally
heard that she had been found. With
q cry she broke away from her hus.
band who tried to restrain her, and
plucked the tiny form from the ground.
She soon saw that there was life in the
body, and doctor was hurriedly
called and managed to revive the
|child
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
"GILLIE" AND HIS HORSE.

1t recent meeting Of the City
Council communication was received
from the fire wardens asking an appro-
pri ,tion Of six hundred dollars to pur-
chase pair OF horses for the Columbia
Engine Company. The eommunlca-
.tio,l was referred to the joint commit
tees on finance and public property. II
il known that selection has been
male and Council on Tuesday night
next will be asked and will no doubt
MAKE an appropriation. On january
%, 1902, the two horses now said to
hav, outlived their usefulness, were
purchased in Loudoun county, four
hundred dollars being paid for them.
The gray horse now used at the poors
house was ut that time sent from the
Columbia house, On Monday last
wi h ''Gillie" on the cart, driving tho
same old horse-both faithful in their
spheres Of usefulness-could be seep 10
the snow storm, on their rounds, and
his old horse appeared to feel his de-
clining years If the old grays at the
Columbia house are played out, as
claimed, and can no longer be carried
on the fire rolls why not turn one over
TO the poor house apd give the old vet
Gran now there rest? The horses
nov at the Columbia have been in SER
yica nine years, and it is supposed their
ages are known. A horse was bought
for the Columbia wagon in April, 1904,
at cost Of $3.50. This horse lasted
six ycars as fireman. in February
1919 it was sold for 500, for the poor's
house, and $3.50 paid for the dark horse
now used for the Columbia wagon. In
November, 1902, the city purchased for
500 two black horses for the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company. This
pair lasted less than four years as fire
men, Tor in August, 1906, the present
pair Of grays was purchased, the city
paying S275 and giving the two blacks
for them in exchange.
On April IS, 1909, the City Council
was asked to make an additional ap-
preparation for the fire department, the
Reliance Company having lost q horse.
Two weeks later, April 81, an appro-
priaton Of $500 was made, and one
Of the team then in service, fairly
good horse, was sold for $3.50 and with
the $500 a pair Of horses was pur-
chased for S525. These are the horses
nov in service, and no doubt made
their bow to the public Home Coming
Week. The wagon horse now in use
was purchased January 81, 1908, pur-
chase Drjca $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
PROPERTY SALES.

+. F. Knox, auctionesr. sold at
public auction at noon today for
Messrs. Eugene B. Taylor aud L. H.
Machen, commissioner OF sale in the
ehapcery cause Of Wright and others vs.
Armestead and others, pending in the
Circuit Court OF Fairfax county, the
farm west OF this city known as Wilton
and which was the home for many
years OF the late Anne Frobel, and con-
tanning liz - acres or less to Frank
L. Bal!enger, OF this city for S4,100.
Capt. Knox also sold for Messrs. T.
y. Fanuon and J. K. ii. Norton. CON-
missioners, the house and lot on the
west side OF Columbus streets, between
Wolfe and Wilkes, to the Mercantile
Railway Building and Loan AsseGia'
tien fer ssl5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
THE APPROACH OF CHRISTMAS.

Christmas Eye is two weeks off to-
day, AID while many persons have
made some OF their holiday purchases,
large numbers, as is always the case,
will postpone procuring such essentials
until within Il week or ten days OF
Christmas. Hence, in order to reach
a-large percentage OF purchasers, mer-
chants still have time to call attention
to the seasonablc goods they have in
stock. The cnterprising merchant has
no need Of having his attention called
to the value Of printers ink. That to
him is primary lesson acquired at
the threshold OF his commercial exper.
fence. Alexandria merchants, rs we'll
as others in ncighboring cities, have
for over century availed themselves
Of the advertising columns OF the
Gazette in order to place before pros
pective purchasers lists OF goods they
carry at all times, and especially dur
Ing the holiday season, and none
has been disappointed with the results.
During the coming week those who,
for reasons best known to themselves,
have failed to avail themselves OF this
medium can send in their favors and
have them promptly displayed and
placed in position to meet the eyes OF
an army OF persons who arc yet to be
supplied with holiday goods. While
the time is comparatively short, there
;s Gill enouch left in which to materi-
allv augment sales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
ACCUSED DISMISSED.

Two soldiers from Washington-O.
A. Brothers and H. G. Chapman
we're arrested yesterday by Officer Tai
bot for disorderly conduct in store on
King street, near Lee. They had pos
session OF two pairs OF gloves which
they alleged they paid for, but the
storekeeper was positive they had not.
The soldiers we're arraigned in the Po-
lice Court this morning when the
gloves were returned to the proprietor
OF the store and the soldiers dismissed
with the understanding that they
would leave the city. This was the
only case before the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected al
the meeting OF Potomac Lodge OF Odd
Fellows last night: Noble grand
Virgil Davis: vice grand, J. F. Peycrill;
recording secretary, w. A. Conway;
financial secretary; w. E. Latham;
treasurer, L. NJ. Davis; chaplain, n.
L. Williamson, assistant chaplain, T.
M. Bradshaw. Those officers will be
installed at the first meeting in Janu-
airy, when the subordinate officers will
be appointed. Potomac Lodge will
confer the third degree on six candl-
dates for Sarepta Lodge on Tuesday
night next. Potomac Lodge will meet
in their hall on north Columbus street
The lodge will subsequently proceed to
the hall of Sarepta Lodge and escort
that organization to the hall OF Poto-
mac Lodge, at which place tho degrees
will be conferred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
STEAMER ASHORE.

The steamer Capital City of the
Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company fleet, due at this port yester-
day from the lower Potomac, IS re-
ported ashore in the Wicomico river,
near Rock point. The steamers North
cumberland and Wakefield made efforts
10 float her Thursday evening, but
without success, and the Wakefield
took off her freight and passengers
and went over the route of the stranded
steamer. The Capital City went ashore
early Thursday on her down trip
from this city and Washington.
The steamer Wakefield arrived
shortly before ten o'clock this morning;
Captain Davis reported the Capital
City as still aground. The steamer
Queen Anne, Captain Barker, has
taken her place on the river llhe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
DFATH OF MRS. CALLAHAN.

Mrs. Sarah NJ, widow OF the late AL
len T. Callahan, died at the residence
OF her son, Commissioner of Revenue
Chas. II. Callahan, at 4 O'Clock yester-
day evening. She was the daughter of
John and Catherine Griffith Ennis and
was born in .Dumfries, Va. in 1883.
Mrs. Callahan had been q member OF
the M. E, Church South for over sixty
years. The deceased had been g resi-.
dent OF Alexandria during the past
twenty-five years, during which time
she had made many friends and &C.
quaintancas, all of whom will sincerely
regret TO learn OF her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
FIRE THIS MORNING.

The alarm Of fire shortly before nine
O'Clock this morning was caused by
a blaze in house occupied by Hillary
Brown, colored, 52l Gihbon street.
Thu fire broke out in the interior OF
the home, and before it was subdueo
damage to the extent Of about SIS re.
suited. The fire was caused by an
oyerheated stove, and it was subdued
by an extinguisher of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
THE CAMERON CLUB.

On Monday night December IL, at
Lee Camp Hall, Col. Hilary A. Her
bert is to speak before the Cameron
Club. A formal accertanrc OF the
members Of the Confederate Veterans
to attend has been received and most
ENJOYABLE evening is anticipated.
M. D. Corsa Camp, Sons OF Confed-
crate Veterans, have accepted the invi-
tation OF the Cameron Club to attend
the lecture of General Hilary Herbert
at Confederate Veterans Hall next
Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
THE CHURCHES.

Bishop Lloyd will preach and con-
firm at Christ Church tomorrow morn
ing; at st. Paul's in the morning
Bishop Randolph will conduct ord'na-
ton, services and will preach there at
night. Presiding Elker Prettyman will
preach at the NJ. E. Church South at
night. There will be no service at I'M
manuel Lutheran. The pulpits OF the
other churches will be occupied by the
resident clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
SMITHS PICTURES.

Smith will present one Of his strongest
shows tonight. The Tanning OF Wlid
Bill' is a strong western picture ana
shows western life among the cowboys.
"A Faithful Fool"is n fine picture
"The Gamblers End," which will also
be presented, is true story. and a
good lesson. Don't fail to sec the SHOW
tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
ORGAN, RECITAL.

Mr.. Edgar Prisst, organist and choir
master oil St. paul'a Episcops! Church,
Washington, gave an organ recital at
the WasbiHston Street Methodist Epis'
copsl Church South, last night, before
a large audience. He was assisted by Mr..
Kenneth Ogden. tenor soloist. The re-
cital was greatly enjoyed by all pres
ent, and a substantial offering vas
made towards the church furnishing
fund.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
ORDINATION SERVICES.

Bishop A. NJ. Randolph OF the Do
cese OF Southern Virginia will tomorrow
ordain to the diaconated Mr.. John
Lewis Tracy Gibbs in st. Paul's Church
at II O'Clock. Mr.. Gibbs is now living
in Washington, but formerly lived in
Lexington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
SUPPER.

The ladies OF Grace Church will have
their annual sale OF Christmas articles
and oyster supper on Tuesday night,
the 18th, in the Young Peoples Build
ing. They wish to assure their friends
that they will maintain their reputa-
ton for a good supper and have many
nretty things for Salo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
weathcr Probabilities.

For this section unsettled weather
ci h light snow or rain tonight or Sun
dav morning. probably followed by fair,
w...mer tonight; Lowest temperature
to isht % degrees; moderate southerly
" dis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
Russell Nails, the little son OF Post

Russell Nails, the little son OF Post
man Archie Nails, fell from sled
while playing in upper Duke street
this morning and seriously cut his
head. He was taken to the drug store
of Mr. G. J. W. Summers where his
wounds was dressed by Mr.. Elmer
Gpittla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10

Where TO findth GOODYEAR GOLD
SEAL pure gum boots and sheess Our
store. J. a, Msrshall d Bro, 422
kiag street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow al a. m.and sets
at $50 .. m. High water ut 2:36a- m. and
3tS p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
CHARLOTTESVILLE AND RAP.
~ DAN RAILROAD COMPANY.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AND RAPL.
~ DAN RAILROAD COMPANY.
Alexandria, Va, Dec. 8, 1910:
To the holders OF the Charlottesville
and Rapidan Railroad Bonds: The follow.
ing bonds drawn for redemption by lot,
in accordance with the terms OF the
mortgage, will he paid a: the Office OF
the Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit and
Insurance Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
with accrued interest," on JAN wa sos L. !,
u! Nos. . Is, 30, 6, e5, 90. 100, i1s, 19e, 159,
io9 ISL 1885, IL sss GO 90, each sa $lSo O.
az. SOS. 423, 43l, 436, 4sT, 1873, COS, 53I, 65d,
ISL, SIC, $50. e7, 100, 7ls, Ts4~~a5oo each,
Nos. TO, 777-SIoo each, 300.
EDW. l.. DAINdEHFLELp,
JULIAN +, BURKE.
SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST Co:l
Baltimore, bid.
ases I'd Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10

RUBBER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY.
Lowest prices, J, A, Marshall 4 Bro,
ass King stFsst,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
GRAND JURORS.

The following citizens have been
summoned to serve rs grand Jurors at
the December term OF the Corporation
Court which.opens on Monday: J. A.
Marshall, P. F. German, c. n. Moore,
r. E. Gronau, 8. Bcndheim, G. IL.
Yohe, ]. 7. Harrison, NJ. l.. Rlsheill,
A. D. Brock EFT, J. B. Fitzgerald, Rich
ard Gibson and Lorenzo Wolford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
Santa Class Headquarters.

For this coming week, beginning to-
night, MONDAY. many attractive values
will be offered IN Boys and Girls Toys,
Dolls, Games, etc. We will cheerfully
put them aside ifa small deposit is made
on them. No such stock WAS ever dis
played in Alexandria before, and no
such values ever offered. Without boast
ing this Is truly the Toy Store OF this
city. Remember Santa Claus makes
this his beadq quarters, one day littlo
later he will make his appearance on our
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10

Box party skating contest at Arnory
Hall Saturday, December TO- Handsome
prizes to the winners. 1t
200 lbs small frying Chickens, lsc ID;
Loudoun county Roll Butter, 30c ID;
guaranteedl Eggs, 800 dozen; packages
Fancy Seeded Raisins, Csc; 2 lbs best
Mixed Nuts, 25c; lb Choice Evaporated
Peaches, Zoe; Lemon Peel, l5e lb; Orange
Peel, 15c h.. California Seeded Raisins.
&c ID; cans best Tomatoes, 26e.
W., WOOLLS d. Son.
We have the food products that will
make you sit lip aud take notice. When
you feel like eating ssusageS and pud.
dings you Immediately think Of those
irresistlbly delicious Auth klDdp They
arc positively the ,enly King worth eat,
ing,' The fnest German Krout, and
large Dill Pickles! Imported and Dotness
Tie theesel The anost. Hams, Shoulders
and Bacon in Alexandria! New smoked
Wh!to F'iah aud I.ahTAaer HergiaG!
Eame Dressed Beet, Lamb, Veal aud
Pork And every thing alKe that worth.
while ea.iAs' At .Blonaheim's Auth
Stand aud Auth Aisrket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-10
LOCAL BREYlTIES.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Chamber Of Commerce will be held on
Monday night next.
The schooner Freddie NJ. Hamiin,
from Norfolk with laths to Henry X.
Field & Co., has arrived.
Mrs. Eliza Dobie slipped and fell
near her home on lower Prince street
yesterday and broke her right arm.
There was slim supply of country
produce in market this morning. Every
thing seemed to be unchanged in
price.
A pleasant social was given last night
by the Westminster League OF the
Second Presbyterian Church. The
social was given at the manse.
In the bowling game at the Opera
House alley last night, tho score was,
DeSilvas' Plasters, 2,05G Cardinals
1874.
At the First Baptist Church tomor-
row morning the subject OF Rev. W.
L. Watson's sermon will be Putting
off the DID," and at night, Putting
on the New. "
A special meeting OF St. Mary's
Alumnae will be held at tho Academy,
Monday evening at Z o'clock to trana-
act important business. All members
are earnestly requested to be present.
A deed has been recorded in the Cor
poration Court from Rudolphus Robey
and wife 10 Annie II. sSchaie, transfer
ring to the latter house and lot on the
west side of Columbus street, between
Duke and Wolfe.
The Presbytery OF the Chesapeake
will meet in the Second Presbyterian
Church in this city, at II a. m. Mon.
day, December 10th, to act upon the
resignation OF Rev. ]. R. Sewer as pas.
tor of that church.
The Weather was cold again last night
and considerable ice formed. A thin
sheet extended across the river, at an
early hour this morning, but passing
steamers soon set it in motion. The
mercury was down to 10 degrees. Later
the sun come out and at noon the mer-
curry stood at SO degrees.
All persons who had tickets for sale,
to the supper OF the Woman's Auxiliary
to r. E. Lee Camp, held Dec. Sth are
requested to make returns promptly,
to Mrs. E. H. O'Brien, S07 Cameron
street. Those who wish to redeem
pledges given can communicate with
Mrs. O'Brien.