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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
DOUBLE HEADER.

Tonight will be bargain night at
Arunory Hail when the basketball fans
will have an opportunity Of witnessing
for the first time this season two games
for one admission. The Speed Boys
will have IS their opponents Company
c Of the National Guard Athletic Asso-
citation OF " ashington, and between the
halves the Reserves viii play the team
iron. Manuel Baptist Church, also of
Washington. The Washington teams
are made up OF we'll known amateur
players OF the District. and are capable
nf putting up 4 good game. As the
Lyc,um boys are anxious to win both
gam IS, Armory Hall will be the scene
al two Of the best contests ever held III
Alexandria. On Saturday night the
Speed Boys will tackle the qnint from
Georgetown University at Armory Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
COMMITTEE MEETING.

The finance committee was in session
las! night for several hours. The, meet
ing was IN important one, for the mem
her; examined cancelled and destroyed
coupons which had been paid since
MAr 9th last 1918 on the debt OF 1902,
aud $15, 63S on the dcbt'of 1908. They
also examined and destroyed $50 cou.
poms OF $50 each, numbers 8 and 4,
which represented the January and
July,1 1910. interest on $75, 900 of bonds
which have been recently sold. The
committee also destroyed nine bonds OF
81, 900 issue of 1908, which had been
purchased by the commissioners OF the
sinking fund on June 30 last. The
remainder Of the time was devoted to
preparing a final report on the refund
ing ordinance o. 1908. This report will
be made to the City Council tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
Sunday SCHOOL MEETING.

There was largely attended and
interesting mcetiag of the officers and
teachers OF the First Baptist Sunday
school last evening. 1t being The reg
ular monthly meeting Of the association,
considerable business Of Importance to
the school, was transacted. Tho follow
ipg officer were elected. for the ensuing
year: Superintendent, James Il.
Mansfield; first assistant superintendent,
Saml. ". Pitts; second assistant
supcrinten lent, Vance H. Peele;
third assistant superintendent (cradle
rol). Mrs. Edna Davis; fourth assistant
su,,erinten lent (homc department.,
Miss Ros. lie NJ. Broadus; secretary,
Miss Flo d &. Saunders; assistant
secretary, Ir. Harvey Francis; treas
urer, y. L Williamson; librarian, a.
+. Mansfe j; choristcr, Jas. L. Foster;
pianist. NJ 5 Mary L. Williamson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
". =. WOOLLS e son.
More Rjotin- in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec 13.-One shooting and
a dozen riots in different SECTIONS OF
Chicago today marked the balloting OF
10000 garment workers on peace
proposal from their employers. The
victim was +. Prcta, who was shot in the
knee when George Krebec, strike
breaker, opened fire from the door OF
his home. A mob OF about 800 strikers
we're early at Krebec's home to stop
hin, from going TO work. When Krebec
came to the door be warned the strikers
TO depart and their attitude becoming
menacing, lie secured 4 revolver and
opened fire. Presa fell at the second
shot and the crowd fled. Krebec was
arrested .'.' -:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
Personal.

Misses Elizabeth and Katherine
Webb, of Baltimore are visiting friends
in alexandria.
Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, OF Alexan-
!dria, IS the guest OF Miss Mamie Dayen-
port, at her home on West Franklin
street, Richmond.
City Engineer +. G. Dunn will leave
tonight for Cincinnati to look alter the
iron work to be used inside IN the city
Jail Improvements.
Judge Barley left for Manassas to.
day to preside at the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county.
Mr.. Charles Cuvillier is quite sick at
his home on Prince street.
Mr.. George H. Tyler, has returned
from business trip to Chicago, where
he has been for few months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
D. IoL1rpN OF ANOTHER LAND
MARX.

$50 %rl OF tearing down the frame
,.,;,aiIp on the east side OF Fairfax
s, % between King and Cameron
Streets viii be begun tomorrow by
Contractor Samuel D. Devaughan prep
ara;ory 10 erecting Il three-story brick
Office building and apartment for Mrs.
Eva G. Mushbnci. Thesplans for the
structure were drawn by Mr.. W. j. De.
vaughan. The building is one OF the
Oldest landmarks in Alexandria. Over
eighty years ago the late Richard L.
Carrie, father OF Rev. R. J.. Carne, re.
sided in this house, aud in the early
fifties the office Of Adams Express
Company was located there: Later
Mr.. IGorsucb conducted the hards,ar no
business in the building. 1t .subse-
quently was used ae q grocery and IN
recent years as 4 lawyers Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
Prospects for Christmas Dinner.

New York, Dec. 1S.--Dismal news
for the worker came from the whole
sale markets today. Prices for the
Christmas dinner, snd "ixins' arc
to be we'll nigh prohibitive. The rca.
son given is lack OF stock. F."
Prices for all classes Of poultry and
choice cpts,of meats ars conducting an
altitude The excuse is that tho cold
snap and recent SHOW storms have par
alysed freight transportation and the
farmer cannot get stock to market,
Even Wall street is complaining that
this will be q lean" Christmas. The
stock market has been wrong" for
the past six months, with the result
that. the usual Christmas bonuses to
employees will be badly cut where they
do not disappear entirely. Even the
customary celebration on the floor OF
the exchange is be abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna
D. Shiyeley took place this afternoon
from the residence OF her brother, Mr..
J. Frank Dyson, 1904 Prince street.
Rev. A. W. Rudisill, pastor OF Trinity
M. E. Church, conducted the services
and the intcrment was in Ivy Hill
cemetery. The pallbearers were DR..
w. B. Dent and Messrs j. Frank Dent,
Llewellyn T. Dyson, and c. Fletcher
Dyson, four nephews of the dcceas-
ed, and AIessrs. ]. Frank Dyson and
Windsor Domaine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
RAILWAY CARMEN.

Lodge No. 19l, Brotherhood OF
Railway Carmen Of America, held 4
meeting last night and elected f. +.
Lovelass, president; W j. Garrett,
vice president; Andrew Studs, record
ing secretary; VIM. Mcintosh, financial
secretary; and ]. A. Sprouse, treasurer.
After the meeting they adjourned 10
the Opera House Cafe, where an cle-
giant monu had been provided and
everyone enjoyed himself. After
speochmaking and music the members
left for their homes well pleased with
their nights enjoyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
ANnTHER COLD: NIGHT.

The wea her was cold again last night,
and at an early hour this morning
the mercury in the thermometer was.
lowering arouud the twenty degree
mark. rnsiderahle ice formed on
the flats, cut owing ITO the, wind the
river did lot freeze entirely across.
Officers Of steamboats, which arrived
from the lower Potomac report con-
siderable ice in the creeks. Snow has
now cove ed the ground for over a
week, which is quite unusual for this
"a clv in the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
Still Charges Niie with Attempted
Murder.

Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-Herbert
Mason CIapp, wealthy clubman, who
was shot during a scullle with his wife,
a former manicurist, is today persistent
il pressing charges OF intent to kill
against her. It developed today, that
in the event OF his recovery. he is him
self TO be arrested on a similar charge
when he leaves the hospital. A guard
is 10 he placed over him, and as soon
rs he is able, he will be arraigned and
accused Of attacking and attempting to
xii! his wife. Tho charges will be
based upon the story told by Mrs.
Clapp, in which she alleges that her
husband tried to shoot her.
Clapp's condition was improved to-
day, and although in higher spirits, he
still harbors the hatred against. his
wife which marked his demeanor yes
terday. The police, who are very
much impressed with Mrs. Clapp's
story that The shooting was accidental,
and occurred while she was trying to
prevent him from turning the revolver
upon her, did their utmost to shake
the husbands story Of premediated
assault, but were unable to do so. The
man appears to harbor intense malice
against The former manicurist.
In the meantime Mrs. Clapp is at
liberty under 50 500 bail at the home
OF her father. Both her father and
mother declare their full confidence in
their daughters innocence.
WIFE coNFEssEs.
Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Marie
Lakjer Clapp, wife of Herbert Mason
Clapp, the wealthy clubman now in St.
Jos: phs' Hospital with bullet wound
in his neck confessed to the police that
she deliberately shot her husband to
protect herself. Her signed confession
is now in the hands OF the authorities.
Her statement sets aside the hrst
version Of the woman, iu which she is
alleged to have declared that the shoe.
ing vas accidental, and that Clapp was
shot while the two were struggling for
possession OF the revolver.
The confession bears out the account
OF the shooting told by Clapp upon bis
cot in the hospital yesterday in the
presence OF his wife.
Mrs. Clapp says. Il shot him bee
fore ] thought. I didn't intend to kill
the man; | only wanted to fix him SO
that he couldn't hurt me-"
The wife further states that her huss
band had upbraided her for wearing 9
losse tea gown in public, and later
struck her. She further states that size
took the revolver from him when he
threatened to shoot her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

There was well-attended meeting OF
the Chamber of Commerce last night
at which considerable business OF inter
est to the organization was transacted.
There was also an interchange of opin-
ion on a number Of matters which were
brought up,
The words to appear on the sign
which will be placed on the river front
will be: Alexandria, Va, Six Rail
roads, Five Steamboat Lines, Fine
Factory Sites. Cheap Electric Power. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
A. L. I.

The weekly meeting and drill OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry was held at
tho armory last night. The entertain
ing committee announce that tho COM
pany will have smoker and III oyster
supper at the armory on January s, the
firstdrill after the holidays. The eXecu-
tive committee announce that they
have prepared some preliminary plans
for altering the armory which they
hope to work out during the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
SlBattle With Insurgents.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. ia battle
between, Mexican federal troops and
insurgents near the town of Pedernales,
Chihusltua, has been in progress since
Sunday, according to refugees arriving
from that Vicinity today. The refugees
assert that tile insurrectos captured two
fed .ral machine guns at San Andreas
an are using hthem with effect in the
Pedegnales engagement. The loss on
beth sides are satd tobe heavy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
AN OLD STORE CLOSING,

<sorstl1e irsttinie in forty-two: years
tho advertisement Of Mr.. G. VIM. Ram
say failed to appear-in yesterdays Ga,
zsite for the reason that Mr.. Ramsay is
winding his affairs and will in few
days retire from the grocery business
in which he has been engaged these
many years. Mr. Ramsay will take
short but weli-earned rest before de.
termining plans for the future. His
many friends wish for him success in
whatever enterprise he may embark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
r. L. Knox. Auotioneer.

-
A UCTION SALE OF A DESIR ABLE
N HOUSE AND LOT. KNOWN AS
No.514 SOUTH FAIRFAX STREET,
/ ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
PURSUANT to, the terms OF 4 deed Of
trust bearing date on December 20, 1902,
and duly recorded among the land
records of the city Of Alexandria, Wiz
ginia,: In deed book No. 40; page o9s
given by William browns and wife to-
Thomas J. Fanuon, the then trustee OF
sMercantIle-R Railway Building & Loan
Association OF Alexandria, Virginia, to
seeurot the payment OF the sum ofsiS hun.
dred dollars as therein set forth, default
having been Iaade In the payment oftke
SUM- secured thereby and at tho request
and by the direction Of the boardof dt'
sale at public auction, on the prernises,
nt f. O'Clock noon, on
SATURDAY, DECEM Der 81. 1910,
oil that lot Of ground with the buildings
and improvements thereon, known as
No. 5ft south Fairfax street, In the city
Of Alexandria, Virglnis,, bounded and
described as follows, to Wit
street st the ftliddle of the square be.
tween Wilkes and Glbbon Streets, and
running thence south OIL Fairfax street
twenty feet; then east parallel with Glib.
bon street one hundred and twenty.
threo feet Ave inches; thence north pa,
rallel to Fairfax street twenty feet;rhcnee
west parallel to Gibbon street one hum,
dred and. twenty-three feet five inches
to the beginning.
Terms OF sale-Cash. Conveyancing
at the cost of the purchaser.
THOMASJ. FASNON, !.
j. <, N. FORTON,
dec1S I'd Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
OPERA HOUSE.

The Opera House last nigh was the
scene of one of the best vaudeville
performances ever put on in that house.
The St. Lows novelty song, dance,
and trapezo act was one Of the best net
seen Shere this season. Erney 4oun-
kin, the baton, club and devil stick ex-
pert, was OF pleasing nature. The last
but mot least, Eleanor Waring, the
dainty little prima donna, was also
good, her singing being OF the highest
or3ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
FUCHRE PARTY,

AT meeting of the Alumnae of St.
Mary's Academy held last night it was
decided to give 4, euchre party at the
Lyceum Hall on January Is for the
benefit of the library OF the academy.
The affair promises to be very sue"
cessful one,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING OF TIE
y AMERICAN RUTlLE CO. OF VIZ
GINA. The annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the American Rutile Co.
Will be hold at the Office OF the company,
10. III south Fairfax street, Alexandra,
Virginia, on Monday, the I'd Of January
lai1, from l. o'clock noon to o'clock p.
m. for the election OF directors, and for
the transaction OF such other business as
can be lawfully considered. The trans
Ter books will be closed for 10 days prior
10 the End day Of January,
W. IL. SLATER, president.
AL5EsT HARPER, see. and treas.
decl2 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
CANDIES
, Sunday school Celebrations.

beg to announce to the ladies having
same IL charge that have a large and
varied stock to select from, goods suit.
able for the occasion. Having served
several schools in former years. desire
to increase the list this year, and will
supply same at close margin Of profit.
I also wish to call your attention espec,,
tally to my }S-pound Boxes 0! Mixed
Candy for &c, and al all Chocolate MIX
at Zoe, which will saye you Tune tim ana iid
trouble Of having to fill them. Can ana
examine same or samples submitted up
on REQ uest. Would suggest an carly -.
spsetion while my stock Is complete
w. A. BARNETT,
i1s King Street, Alexandra va
dsale 2E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

Many persons find themselves affect
ed with persistent cough after an at
tack OF influenza. As this cough can
be promptly cured BY the use OF Cham'
berlain's Cough Remedy, it should not
be allowed to run until it. becomes
troublesome. Sold by W. F, Creigh-
ton aud Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
COL, IERBERT'S LECTURE.

Col. Hilary a. Herbert, former sec.
Rotary of the paw, last night gave a
number OF interesting "reminiscences"
before a l-rge audience in Lee Camp
Hall. Th: lecture was given under
the auspi cs OF the Cameron Club.
There was large attendance Of cx-Con-
federates aad others, ali OF whom listen
cd to. Col. Herbert closelg. His re-
minisccnccs were entertaining and In
1eresting throughout, and his anecdotes
anoDSinp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
ECHO OF THE GRlDIRoN CLUB.

THE Gridiion Playhouse" hu.
morous pamphlet OF the Gridiron Club,
abouuaing in, :psroihss ioh, legislation,
political platforms, ridiculous adver.
,isemen;s Of books, ETC., contains the
followiuF:
"vyhy Alexandria should not be an.
nased to Washington" ia the subject
OF All exhaustive work by the lion.
Chas: c. Carliu. This work has tho
commcndation OF all Nirginians,
especially those who reside in .AleSan-
dyia, Va. Copies mailed free on ap-
p::cation.n Mr.. Carliu va, present at
the dinner given in Washington on
Saturday pight.at which the pamphlet
containing the menu card was distri'
bnted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
Weather proba.dities.

-,t;o,, c,;r 0nlght aud Weu-
2r ,n,s e .n'1ad i'. ia tonight; slowly
.ts Ivy ~ tonight about is de:
liS.,is .e'i ii S,..,tt,1orthwcsteriy, shifting
TO southwestesS Winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

yS6E aTSst!o repairing and rennis1'
ing p,nnss' sn upo sssssfsa see
6crppEG d caE3sKsl ais ef@ s.. sss
ssssss Bssss Sf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
Useful
Kim a S


Ladies' Silk Undersk:rts. each IS. s5.96
$3.50 and $3.50.
Silk Comforts, each $500.
Black Hcathcrbloom Undcsskirts. each
Sl.4s and sl.e6.
Ladies Black Satecn Underskirts. each
9Sc. 40 and sl.95.
Linen Towels. each II l-2c. l5c. use.
$50 and soc.
Pillow Shams, esch 25c. soc, 1881 90.
and $3.50.
Leather Suit Cases. each $500. 5000.
$500, $40 and $3.50.
Leather Hand Satchels. each $3.50. S..
$3.50: $500 and $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
LOCAL RREyITIEs.
The City Council meets tonight.

The City Council meets tonight.
Nine itincrants sought shelter at the
station house last night.
The Elks held an interesting meet
ing last night at their new hall.
Mrs. Margaret A. Brent, wife OF Mr..
John Brent, died at her home at 20
tomac, Alexandria county, last night
A dime social vas given last night
by the congregation OF the Second pap
list Church. The social was held in the
church on north Columbus street.
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, No. q,
will meet tonight when nominations
for officers will be made, three candi-
dates will also bo initiated.
The farming stock, implements, &c,
belonging to Mr.. J. I. German OF FAR
fax county, we're sold at auctioa yes
terday at Holland Hall farm below this
city. 1
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Potomac Savings Bank
Of Georgetown, D. c., for the election
OF n board of directors was held in this
city this afternoon in the office OF
Messrs. James Il. & Harry B. Cation.
A deed was recorded in the Clerks
Office OF the Corporation Court today
from George y. Worthington to Fan
ME Stewart Johnson conveying to the
latter lots II, y, Is and IA in the
square bounded by Alfred, Patrick,
Montgomery and First streets.
The last, and what is hoped will DO
the final payment on the Columbia
engine horse purchase was made to-
day, the freight bill 500. This sum
with S12.65 paid for expenses OF Or.
Dunn and Fire Warden Mark L. Price,
IT., to Richmond and return, and 5000
for the horses, make the entire ex-
pcnditures 1863. 65-that is if the re-
turns are all in.
800 lbs small frying Chickens, 1Sc Id:
Lolldoun county Roll Butter, BOO ID;
g,rirlntecdI Eggs, soc dozen; packages
Fancy Seeded Raisins. 25c; lbs best
Mixed Nuts 25c; 3 lb Choice Evapolated
Peaches. 25c: Lemon Peel, l5c lb; Orauge
Peel. l5c lb; California Seeded Raisins,
&c lb:4 cans best Tomatoes, 25c.
w. p. WOOLLS & Son.
We have the food products that will
make you sit up and take notice When
you feel like eating sausages ana pud-
dings YOU Immediately think OF thoSo
irresistibly delicious Auth kind"' They
are positively the only kind worth cat,
ing, The finest German Krout, and
large Dill Pickles! Imported and Domes-
tic Cheese, The finest Hams, Shoulders
and Bacon in Alexandra! New Smoked
White Fish and Labrador Herring!
Home Dressed Beef, Lamb, Neafand
Pork. And every thing else that worth
while" eating. At Blondheim's Auth
Stand and Auth Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
LOCAL MATTERS.
SIN and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow atI:1l 4. III, sno sc y
AT $50 .. m. High water at 5:3l ~ 49,
5.so y, N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

Gents! Stylish, up-to-date footwear
adds materially to your appearance,
We have the exclusive styles, such IS
THE HESS, REGAL, WALK0VER,
BRocToN COOPERATIVE, &c. ]. a..
Marshall & BRO. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

The annual meeting of the stockhold,
ers of this bank will be held ut the bank
ing house On January 10th at twelve
O'Clock. noon, for tho election OF direc.
tors; and such other business az may
properly come before the meeting.
GIG 2. WAKEFIELD, eashtsrr
dsala I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

RUBBER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY.
Lowest prices. ], A, Marshall & Bro,
as2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

900 lbs small frying Chickens, 1Sc ID:
Loudoun county Roll Butter, BOO ID;
g,larlntecdI Eggs, soc dozen; 3 packages
Fancy Seeded Raisins, 25c; . lbs best
Mixed Nuts. o5c; 3 lb Choice Evaporatcd
Peaches. 25c: Lemon Peel, l5c lb; Orange
Peel. l5c Id; California Seeded Raisins,
&c lb:4 cans best Tomatoes, Doc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

Ton KEST.-A Two room APART
corner Of Prizes a and Royal Streets Fo,
fnl! particulars apply so, col!tlans
Lnkens: aeals In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13

Beginning Thursday,De-
cember 18th, store will re-
main open evenings until
Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-13
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

dec1S I'd
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-01-11

Gammill. OF Caddo. Okla. who was
present. A contract with Mr.. Gammill
had been made. subject TO the approx
al OF the contributors TO the bonus
fund represented in this mass meet
ing. Mayor Maloaey read the propo-
sltion and contract, which follows:
caddo. Okla. Jan. 6. 1910.
Mr.. ). T. Maloney. and Others.
Bryan. Texas.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit FOR your eonsld.
GRAFTON and acceptance the following
proposition and acceptance TO build,
construct. equip and put in operation
an electric OF gasoline motor car line
from Bryan TO College Station.
First: To grant me and my asso-
cla,es a b0-year franchise over and
through the streets OF Bryan and one
certain block OF ground north Of the
Howell Lumber CO.. east OF the II.
& T. c. railroad for terminals.
Second: The necessary rights OF
way from Bryan TO College Station
and through the campus
Third: Thirty acres OF land sit
uated In southwest corner OF the Ca.
vett tract and west OF the proposed
railway.
Fourth: A cash bonus OF $4,000,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-01-11
CITIZENS MASS MEETING
Some Rousing Addresses Made In Be-
half Of the Needed Enterprise.
CONTRACTORS PROPOSITION
Details Being Closed Up And Work
Expected to Begin at Early Day.

The mass meeting in Carnegie hall
yesterday afternoon was attended by
a arger number OF the business men
Of the city than any similar gather.
ing In many moons and the enthusl.
asm developed was oorrespondlngly
great.
The meeting was called TO order by
Ed Han. chairman Of the trolley com.
mittee OF the Merchants association.
who nominated Mai. L. l. McInnis for
chairman. on taking up the gavel
Mai. McInnis stated that the object Of
the meeting was to receive the report
OF the trolley committee. Ed Hall in
behalf OF the committee reported that
after competing the bonus the com.
mittee had correspondent with several
parties in regard TO building the line
without result. until recently negotia.
tions had been opened with o. G.