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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
The Pretoria Mine Disaster.

Manchester, Eng, Dec. PA
common grave will hold the bodies oil
more than 200 OF the BAL victims Of the
Pretoria mine disaster at Leigh. One
hundred and eighty six bodies have now
been recovered, but of this number not
more than fifty have been positively
identified. Those not identified will be
buried in one huge grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
Death of Southern Detective.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 24.-One of the
most picturesque figures in southern
police life made his final exit with the
death today OF "Bill'' Jones, known as
the Swamp Fox" Jones for the past
forty years has been the most promi-
nent private detective in the south and
has been connected with many OF the
biggest criminal cases the authorities
have had to deal with in that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING. D
THE GREATEST OF ALL ANNIVER-
SARIES
DEC. "a

Tomorrow, according to the calendar,
is Christmas Day, but as it falls this
year on Sunday, Monday will be gen.
orally observed as holiday. The day
has for centuries appealed to the in
h abitants OF all civilized nations, not
withstanding the fact that some people
at different times in the worlds history
have attempted to eliminate it from the
calendar. As time goes on it IS more
generally observed as season OF re-
ioicing when the interchange of gifts
and the compliments of the season are
in evidence.
The spirit OF the day is by no means
confined to the nations at large to
whom, in a spiritual sense, it means so
much, but Jew and GENTLE alike mingle
in the enjoyments and cheer OF the
festive OCCASION.
AS is suggested above, there was q
time when certain men, animated more
by a zeal to propagate their creeds than
by spirituality, made Christmas day
of fasting and prayer and sent couriers
through cities warning all OF tho PEN
alty that would follow the sin OF eating
mince pies on the day looked upon as
the anniversary OF the birth OF One
whom the prophets had described as
the desire OF all nations. In some OF
the quaint and curious volumes OF
English literature pictures OF cadaver-
ous-looking individuals are represented
as marching through cities ringing
bells and reading proclamations III
which the non-observance OF Christmas
was enioined upon everyone IN the
realm. During the commonwealth
many strong attempts were made to
put down what was termed superstl-
tions festivals, among them Christmas
Day. So determined were these cru
saders to sweep away all vestiges OF
what they termed evil creeds and evil
Deeds" that they resolved to make
one grand attempt upon the time-hon-
ored season OF Christmas. The holly
and the mistletoe were to be cut up
root and branch, as plants OF the evil
one. Cakes and ale. we're held to be
impious libations to superstition. Ac-
cordingly, in the year 1647 it was Or
dered throughout the principal cities
and towns OF England by the mouth OF
the common crier that Christmas day
should no longer be observed-"lt be-
ing a superstitious and hateful custom;
and that in place thereof and the more
effectually to work change, markets
should be held on the 25th of Deem
her,"
Such procedures were enacted when
women we're being ducked and burned
as witches in England and North
America.
We are living in country where
every man can worship God under his
own vine and zig tree and according to
his own conscience, and it is hoped the
present Christmas season will be enjoy
able to all. We extend to our patrons
the compliments OF the season, wishing
all merry Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
state Auditor Appointed.
snecial Dispatch to tho Gazctte.l

Richmond, Va, Dec. 26.-Ex-State
Senator Donahue, of Fairfax, editor OF
the Fairfax Herald was today appointed
to succeed the late Auditor Marye.
Gov. Mann's appointment holds good
until the legislature meets January
1912. 1t is understood that the new
head OF the department. will make no
changes in the Office force certainly for
the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24

The peculiar properties OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been
thoroughly tested during epidemics
OF influenza, and when it was taken in
time we have not heard of single
case of pneumonia. Sold by w. F..
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
CANDIES
For Sunday School Celebrations


l beg to announce to the ladies having
same In charge that have 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.
J also wish to call your attention cspcc-
tally to my H-pound Boxes OF Mixed
Candy for DC, and an all Chocolate Mix
at iGc, which will save you time and
trouble Of having TO fill them. Call and
examine same or samples submitted up
on request Would suggest an carly in
spectIon while my stock is complete.
w. A. BARNETT,
lis King Street, Alexandria Va
decl2 Ivy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24

When arraigned in court in New
York today on . charge Of intoxication
and assaulting 3 policeman last night,
Terry McGovern, former lightweight
champion was promptly discharged by
a magistrate. The officer Gid not ap-
pear against the ex.pugilist,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24

The brokers on the New York Stock
Exchange had hilarious time when
the exchange closed for three-day
holiday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24

Ladiesl Combine style with solid
60 Mort. Wear the RED CROSS
81 De, to be had only at our store.
J. A. Marshau & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
FOR SALE.

TOR SALE by the year. MANURE
Il from 81 head OF horses. Inquire 4,
Duncan'S Stables.
lnc2l 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
GODS MOVING YEARS UNFOLE

Roll on, glad day, into Gods moving
years:
Roll eyer on 10 quench grievd worlds
fears;
Roll OH until its weary heart shall gree
The Virgins Child-and worship 1T his
feet
Roll on, Yuletide, your sun shall mover
set.
Your halow'd hours shall be remem
ber'd yet;
Thro' 4 world'sjoy, mid all its pending
woe,
Your glory-beams will cast their radiant
glow. /.
Roll on, roll OH, i'll matchless majesty
Roll on till lost in Gods eternity;
Gliding its walls by your unfadins light
Growing dark world with your CLEAN
ing bright.
Roll on, till lost world shall touch the
OF Christ's fair robe who wears the
diadem;
Borne from the cross TO crown him
king OF Kings
While heav n and earth song oftriumph
sings.
Roll on, dear season. gladdest fthe year
Gang from your chimes these SilYry
not,s OF cheer
"Peace to world thro' Redeemer
given
Chime with the golden joybells high in
heav'n.
Roll on, for aye, celestial morn, roll on,
Till all the gloom clouds phantom like
are gone
From glad world now flooded by your
ray
OF ceaseless sunshine, happy Christmas
day
Roll swiftly on. till angel hands unfold
Heav'n's Pearl-wrought gates-revealing
streets Of gold
While Gods Love Banner evermore ur-
furl'd
In beauty waves DER recovered world.
HATTIE P. WEADoN.
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-24
SHOOTING AT A DANCE.

One OF the most desperate shooting
ARRAYS to occur in Roanoke in recent
years was enacted shortly after o'clock
yesterday morning.
Rudolph Williams opened fire on 4
party OF negroes at dance, woundlng
one badly and three less seriously.
Williams and Nathan Jackson quar-
relied Thursday afternoon over n game
OF crap. After midnight Williams
went to house where dance was in
progress, threw open the door and be-
gan to fire on Jackson, blowing off the
side Of his face.
Going to the rear OF the house, he
fired through q window and wounded
Susie Dabney in the right arm He
then went TO the side and emptied his
shotgun, wounding Bob Trice in the
face. Jackson was taken home, aud
when friends wero placing him on the
bed Williams, who bad followed, broke
into the room and shot the wounded
man in the thigh. Jackson is expect
ed to die.
Williams escaped, although blood
hounds were put on his track.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
CHAPTER II.
Boarders Awayi

IsIS that breeze ] feel?" said Captain
Hiram, suddenly stopping in hia
ceaseless pace of the deck.
II think not" answered the daughter.
The old captain wetted his finger anC
lifted st. seeking to feel a GOODNESS from
a draft Of air.
Susan, whose faculties were exceeding
" keen, stopped, threw her head up. and
listened for the breeze
Il feel something" said the captain.
'"Tis only the disturbance In the air
caused by the rocking Of the ship.
think returned his daughter.
AYE. thatu be II. and 1 hope 1t VIII
Dc the only disturbance in the air We
Listen
Susan had not heard the breeze, but
her quick ear had caught another
sound. The night was very still. During
the pauses between the Stating OF the
sails. the creaking Of the timbers, and
the sway Of the loose rigging, she
thought she had detected a faint noise
OF oars in rowlOcks-
what is iL?' asked the sailor softly
Susan's voice sank TO a Whisper more
from the excitement of the moment
than from any necessity.
There She pointed out into the
thick darkness. Don't you hear it,
Oarsi They ara comingi Call the men"
Wait" said Captain Hiram. He did
not wish to awaken the majority of the
crew without being certain. Are you
Eure?'' he asked, straining in vain TO
hear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
Cyrus Townsend Brady

/ he and his men deliberately picked off
the men Swarning into the chains. The
boar held 20 the ship by a boat hook,
drii q art III the man holding her
alongside was shot, when it brought to,
against the boat in the main-chains
This was the easiest access to the
ship, since four or five Of the English
were already on deck and the bOarders
would not be shot or stabbed as thew
climbed over the rail. SO the officer in
charge OF the boats. Who maintained a
cool mead and seemed &c be a man Of
skill. directed the men from the second
I ia the main-chains.
Catching hold Of every available rope.
stay or ShrOud. they SWaruned nm the
side OF the shin like monkeys. The rail
( was black with them. a vollev from
I the pistols Of the crew laid some ~
them low. but others gained the deck.
AT the same time. the attack in The
gangW ay was pushed home more vigor-
| ouslN, and tor a moment the fate OF the
ship trembled in the balance The ar
was filled with shouts and cries viii,
, shrleks and curses. and the night SANG
VILE the grating crash of steel on steeI
pIlctuated by the sharper decorations
Seeing the fOrecastIe neglected. Mr.
COnant gathered his handful and ran
along the gangways toward the nnain-
. ma 70 dispose OF the attack in the
/ waist was not difficult. A piece OF
plg-iron ballast weighing, PERHAPS.
$50 pounds, lay in the lee of ne
boom boats opposite the opsn gang
way. The mate had put it there him
He picked it up as IL II he'd been a
paving stone. and, steppLg TO the
Sangway, lifted il high above his head
and crashed 10 down into the over
loaded boat below him.
Inc neaVy iron bar went through tha
bottom Of the boat as II that had bee1
made or paper. She began 70 M Al
once. Those OF her crew who could do
50 scrambled aboard the other two
/ boatH lying abreast OF each other near
the maln-chsins. while the hapless
wounded, vainly praying for HELM.
dritted away and sank in the dark
ness.
Mr.. Conant then Joined the men who
/ had united forces with Captain Hfr-
am 8 party, and the attack on the
I English was pressed home with vfgor.
! slowly but surely they were forced to
F! give back and The ship was almost
clear when, above the noise OF the
tumulE. Woman's shrek rent the air.
The Continuation of This Story VIII
BE Found In TOmorroSy-s Edf-
ton OF The Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
Army and Macy
SerUice Orders
ARMY.

Captain WILLIAM H PAINE, eth
Cavalry, is detailed for general re-
cruiting service. He will proceed to
Fort Mcdowell, California, and re
port In person to the commanding
officer Of the recruit depot at that
post for duty
The leave OF absence granted First
Lieutenant JAMES L. ABBOTT, ID
Cavalry in Special orders, No "a
February 10, 1910, War Department.
is extended fifteen days.
Captain DANIEL w HAND. quarter
master. is relieved from detail in
the Quartermaster's Department.
Leave of absence from June y, 1910, 10
and including August =, 1910, IS grant
ed Captain FRANK /. HINES,
Coast Artillery Corps.
The following changes in the assign
ments Of officers Of the Coast Artll-
lery Corps are ordered:
Major ALFRED NJ HUNTER is re-
heved from his present duties. 20
take effect on or about July /, 1910,
and viii proceed to Fort Barry, Cal,
and assume command OF that post
Major EDMUND NJ. BLAKE Is relieved
from his present duties. to take eff
feet on or about July 1, 1910, and VIII
proceed 10 Fort Dsde, Fla, and as
sumo command OF that post and Of
the artillery district of Tampa
Captain WILLIAM FORSE is relieved
from assignment 10 the Ninety-StNth
Company and placed on the unas-
signed list
Captain HENRY NJ. MERRIAM is
transferred from the Ninety-ffth
Company 10 the Ninety-SecOnd Com
pany.
Captain FREDERICK l. BUCK is
transferred from the Ninety-second
Company 10 the Ninety-sixth Com
pany.
First Lieutenant CHARLES r. ALLEY,
assigned
116th Company, to take effect August
13, 1910.
First Lieutenant CHAUNCEY /. FEN
TON. now unassigned, is assigned TO
the 125th Company, 10 take effect
August Is. 1916
First Lieutenant KARL F. BALDWIN,
upon the departure Of the Forty
second Company from Fort Mott.
n. j., Will report in person to the
commanding officer, artillery dis
trict Of the Delaware, 70 Temporary
duty until such time as may be
necessary 70 comply with this order,
and viii proceed to San Francisco,
Cal, and take the transport 20 sa1l
from that place on OF about DeCem-
Der 5, 1910, for Manila, Philippine
Islands, and upon arrival Will pro-
coed to join his company at Fort
Mills, Corregidor Island.
Captain FRANK L. GRAHAM. Porto
Rico Regiment Of Infantry, Is re-
Heved from treatment at the Walter
Reed General Hospital. District Of
Columbia. to take effect July /. 1910,
and viii then proceed to his home
preparatory to retirement from &C
tive service.
First Lieutenant COURTLANDT W.
DAVE. Medical Reserve Corps, is
relieved from duty at Plattsburg
Barracks. y. Y, and viii proceed to
his home. and upon arrival will re-
port by telegraph to the adjutant
general Of the army for further or
derS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
ALL AT ONE PLACE.

Mrs. Pankhurst, the militant suffra-
gette, praised at a dinner at the Colony
Club in New York, the American de-
partment store.
AT the same time" she said, you
are not, in your department stores, such
universal providers as our London
stores There you get everythlng-posi-
lively everything
I know lady who said to a London
department store assistant once:
Where Is the Brussels counter2'
Carpets, sprouts. or points?' the as
sistant asked. Louisville Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
NAVY.


Captain Z. LLOYD. to summer con-
ference Naval War College, New
port, r. I.
Commander A. H. SCALES, detached
photographic Office, Bureau Of
washington, D. g. to Oep command SIIisT i
Hartford and Olympia and in
charge ships. Naval Academy, An
napolis. Md.
Commander ]. HOOD, detached com
mand Hartford and Olympia and
ships. Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Nd, to Washington, D. G, examin-
alton for promotion, and upon COM
pletion await orders.
Lieutenant =. A WEAVER, detached
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd. to
duty Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany, connection fitting out Sal
mon. and in command when placed
IN commission.
Lieutenant Q. A BLAKELY, detached
Thornton, to command Macdon-
ough.
Ensign T A THOMSON. detached
Dolphin, to Navy Yard. Boston,
Mass, connection navy rife team
Ensign H J. FRENCH placed upon the
retired list from May 26.
Ensign B. A STRAIT, detached Porter.
command Stringham.
Ensign r W MATHEWSON, detached
command Shubrick; command Bailey.
Midshipman II. w BOYNTON, detached
command Stockton; TO Stringham
Midshipman \ VI. r. ALLEN, detach-
ed command Dupont. TO Bailey.
Chief Gunner T. II. WHITNEY. 70
navy yard, New York, n. Y.
Gunner J. F. CARMODY. to Naval
Torpedo Station, Newport, r. I.
Carpenter A. r. HUGHES. when dis
charged treatment Naval Hospital,
Norfolk, Va, granted sick leave three
months.
Paymaster Clerk S P VAUGHN. aD-
pointed a paymaster's clerk in the
navy, duty with the Reserve Tor
pedo Flotilla, navy yard, Charleston,
:. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
WEDDING TRIP IN AUTO.

Clara Klinger Wouldn't it be just too
lovely, Harold. il We could take our
wedding trip in an automobile?
Harold Sparkler-We can. dearest.
Clara Klinger (doubtingly) - But,
sweetheart, can We afford 1t?
Harold Sparkler-Yes, Clara; We can
afford it if we go in a very modest
way.
Clara Klinger-What do you mean by
that, dear2
Harold Sparkler-I mean IL we go half
way round the block in a taxicab,
Clara.-ChicagO Daily News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived-Michigan. Dixie, Flusser, Reid,
and Smith az Delaware Breakwater,
Vestal at Bradford. Hector at Rio de
Janeiro, Leonidas at Charleston,
Paul Jones. PrebIe, and Stewart at
Santa Barbara, Whipple, Hull, and
Truxton at Santa Cruz, Perry at
Monterey, and Birmingham at
Hampton Roads.
Sailed-Preston from Boston for Della
ware Breakwater, Dubuque from
CriStObal for Bluefields, New Orleans
from Shanghai for Marking. Prairie
from Philadelphia for Cristobal,
Wheeling from BremertOn for San
Francisco, and New York from Spezia
for Naples
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
DISCOVERED in TIME

Did he not ask you for my hand?''
I did not even see him.
But ] sent him to your study 20 see
you2"
We'll, he wasn't there when went in,
though heard the front door Sian. ana
the papers on my study table-the bills
for your Easter bonnet and gowns-were
all disarranged. Houston Post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
DEATHS

BEYER-On Morday. NAY 90 1910. at 10
a. m. JAMES NJ BEYER. in the eightieth
year Of his age.
FRANKLIN-On Monday, May 80 1910 at
$50 m. BENJAMIN. husband Of the
late Jennie Free Franklin.
GOLDSMITH-Departe this life on Monday.
May 80. 1910. at 4 A. m. at his residence,
2409 F street northwest JAMES GOLD
SMITH, aged thirty-five years.
HAYSON-Departed this life on Monday
May 30. 1910. at $50 a. m. at HIS home
IN Kenilworth. D. G.. A. HAYSON.
HEsSE-On Monday. May 30, 1910. at T.
m. CONRAD Z. HESSE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
MEAN TRICK ON BLIND.

1T was q mean trick 10 play on a
blind man."
What did they do?"
Gave him sheet of sticky iypaper
plentifully sprinkled with flies. and told
him Il was something IN raised letters
by Henry James. kansas City Jour
nal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
IN MEMORIAM

CONNER-In sad but loving remembrance
Of my dear husband and father. WILLIAM
J. CONNER, who departed this life one
year ago today. May 81. 1902
II Is sad that one we cherished
Should be taken from our home;
But the joys that do not perish
Live in memory alone
All the years we spent together,
All the happy golden hours,
shall be cherished IN remembrance
Fragrant sweet from mem'ry's flowers.
by bis Loving Wife. Son. and Daughter
in-law-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
HELP WANTED
Mala and Eemaia
WANTED-AGENTS

LADY SOLICITOR-EEperien new. easy,
catchy proposition salary and commission
Apply between 30 and $50 e. n. and
o. m 1129 Trh St y. ".
AGENTS-To sell c. 7. HUNTERS SAM
tary dust killing floor OIL. rs Pa. ave.
Y W
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
ANTIQUE FURNITURE

N. SEGAL. ANTIQUE FURNITURE RE-
PRODUCING. REPAIRING. 81 7 ST, n
W. PHONE y. $50 7.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31

LOST-Lady's diamond ring. on saturday. be-
tween Eve st. and y Y ave on efb 81
\. wv. Reward 1891 9th 81. y. ".
T-Pocketbook containing sum OF money
and note Return 70 PETER J. TIERNEy
4l4 9th St S e, and receive liberal reward /
LOST-GOld watch on Pa. ave, bet I'd and
9Th. monogram B. NJ Finder please re-
turn to los I'd st. n W. Reward
LOSr-YellOw cur dog; Is years old Reward
for return TO s24 y " W.
SITUATIONS WANTED
Male
wASTED-Position as coachman in private
family. CLAUD RENNER. Is F n. W.
WASTED-By young man. age "a height ;
It. 4 in. wishes situation as footnnan
second. third. or fourth man in private fam
lily; would go away for summer; very good
references; can be recommended by present
employer; footman present situation: can
leave at once. HUGH McFARLAANE, 23o5
Mass. ave. n. 47i3.
PAINTING DONE at reasonable prices: all
small jobs promptly attended TO. Address
PAINTER SIS Eye st 5 E
WANTED-Work as clerk IN store Address
BOX 5ls, Times office.
HOUSE ana sign painting at reasonable
rates. Address PAINTER. 3O3 Indiana ave.
y. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
CHAPTER |.
The Letter ID Marnne-

A S idle as the proverbiaI painted
~ ship upon the proverbiaI
N painted ocean they lay, which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-31
LOST AND FOUND

THE FOLLOWING HAVE, gEEH.
turned in and may he had by proving
property. WASHINGTON TERMINAL. COM
PANN.
hair brush I handbag
I skate 1 shawl
l vest ! shopping bag
l pin, 1 fountain pen
= umbrellas book.
pair spectacles- 1 pair rubbers.
? Combs. packages
pair gloves. hats
coats ! bundle
! Pillow pair beads
suit cases / spectacle case
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-29
SCHEME ON FOOT TO
KNOCK OUT STANDP|PES
Contractor Hueer and Engineer Said to Have Reached
an Agreement as to Delay.

There is well defined rumOr
afloat that the board of public
works and City Engineer Ralston
have under contemplation the
adoption of an order to defer the
building of the concrete standpipes
in Altamont and West Grove ad-
ditions, embraced in the general
plan of water betterments adopted
by the city council last year.
The Press some time ago an
nounccd that Contractor John Huet-
ter. who is building the standpipes,
had made his peace at the city
hall, and that he was again In the
good graces of Mayor Pratt and
Engineer Ralston.
On reliable authority it Is re-
ported that Huetter lost good mon
ey on the Kenwood standpipe,
which was erected for $4,000, and
that he is not bit enthusiastic
about the building of the two pipes
on the south side. The foundation
for the standpipe in Greene's addi-
ton has been completed, and the
plan is, so the dope runs, to finish
that Job and quit for this year
The first hint of what Is impend
ing was the announcement in the
administration morning organ that
the building of the West Grove
standpipe might be postponed be-