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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

A UCT1ON SALE OF Il DtolkABL BILE
IA HOUSE AND LOT KNOWN AS
No. Is3 8. COLUMBUS STREET,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
Pursuant TO the terms of 4 deed Of trust
bearing date on May %, 1905, and duly
city OF Alexandria. Virginia. in deed
book No. 81. page 2l5. given by William
II. Hammond and wife to the undcrsiSn.
ed trustees Of tho Mercantile Railway
building IL Loan Association OF AleXan-
dra, Virginia, TO secure the payment OF
two hundred and fifty dollars. rs therein
set forth, default having been made in
the payment Of the sum secured thereby.
and nj the request and by the direction
of the board of directors of said Mercan-
Railway Building & Loan Associa-
ton. the undersigned will offer for sale
at public auction, ut the Royal street en-
trance to the Market Building, in the
civ of Alexandria, Virginia. at T. O'Clock
noon. on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910,
all that lot of ground. with the buildings
and improvements thereon. in the city
Of Alexandria, Virginia, situated on the
west side of Columbus street, between
Wilkes and Wolfe streets, known as No:
.iS3 south Columbus street, aud bounded
and described rs follows, tO-wit:
Beginning at point 50 feet 1913 inches
north of Wilkes street. and at the mid
die ofthe partition between the house on
the lot here described and the house adj
Joining on the south. and running thence
north on Columbus street II feet ~
inches: thence wescparllel with Wilkes.
street &C feet to IN alley feet wide:
thence south on said alley II feet l!19'
inches. more or less the length oil the
first line: and thence east in 4 direct line
CG feet to the point Of beginning, with
the right of way over the said alley in
COMMON with others entitled thereto,
and with all appurtenances TO the same
belonging or in any wise appeftaining.
Terms OF saIe-Cash. Conyeyancinga
the cost of the purchaser.
THOMAS ]. FANEON,
T. X. VI. NORTON,
novo5td Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26
DIRECTORS

c. Rxey John Robinson Thomas Fannon c. c. Leadbeater
Henry Baader. George 5 French j. K. M. Norton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
IN nual meeting of the stockholders OF
the COLUMBIA HOTEL COMPANY
will be held at the company's Office. No.
12S south Royal street. Alexandria. Va.
on MONDA /. November IS. att p. m.
for the election ofpresident directors
for the ensuing year. and such othr:
business rs may come before IL.
W. S. HARLAN, Secretary.
nOyS I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather OF the early winter
months. Parents Of young children
should be prepared for it. All that is
needed is bottle OF Chambertain's
Cough Remedy. Many mothers arc
never without it in their homes and it
has never disappointed them. Sold by
w. +. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

DY VIRTUE of the levy made by the
q undersigned under an execution in
nv hands will sell at public auction
for cash. on the premises. No 400 south
Lee street, Alexandria, Va, on
MONDAY, 2SLh day Of November, 1870
ut the houror 10 o'clock Il. m, tho follow
ing personal property in my possession
under said execution, to-wit: All the
contents in store consisting OF groceries.
fixtures, &c. ROBT. II. COX,
uol7 td' City Sergeant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26
II. T. Knox. Auctioneer.

A UCTION SALE OF 4 DESIRABLE
IA HOUSE AND LOT KNOWN AS
No. .I:g} 8. COLUMBUS STREET,
IcN ADDIA NIEGINIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

The Lynclburg Hosiery Mill hs:
secured contract for 100, 900 pairs o.
cotton hose Tor the army.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02
personal
AND SOCIAL

a charming success and won new
honors for Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Nit
chelson as delightful hostesses.
-
The ladies CT the Altar Society of
ST. Xavier's church will serve dinner
and supper in the Padrosa building
on Newcastle street, formerly occu-
pied by Beach's pool room The din
ner hour will be from IL to and
supper will be served from to s.
The following splendid menu has been
arranged:
Vegetable Soup
Pork Roast Beef
Baked Ham Beef a la Mode
Baked Beans, Rice, irish Potatoes
Chicken Salad Potato Salad
Homemade Bread
Coffee Pie
For supper a most tempting spread
VIII be prepared. Ii will include:
oyster Stew
Hot HOminy Cold Meats
Crackers and Cake Tea and Coffee
The meals viii be % cents each.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02
Sore Lungs and Raw Lungs.

Most people. know the feeling, ana
the miserable state of i'll health it in
dicates. All people should know that
Foley's Honey and Tar, the greatest
throat and lung remedy, win quickly
cure the soreness and cough and re-
store a normal condition. Ask for Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. For safe at At
lanta Pharmacy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02

Selected Seed Potatoes, all uniform
in size and true to name, now on sale
at Anderson's. $500 pc, bushei, $3.50
per barrel.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02

fth t'At '
rs. ~ Emanuel will entertain the
ia club tomorrow
Re Acacia club meets this after
n,tA with the Misses Conoley.
IS Boiling Whitfield left last night
on q short visit to Augusta
)
sss. VIM Letford, of Waycross, is
ihe Guest of Mrs. H. M. King
II
is. Henry Pullem, of New York,
IS se guest of her daughter, Mrs. r.
+. riesenick.
Mr. and Mrs. r. f. Briesenick and
IA " are at the Oglethorpe while
4 q. home is being repaired
4
Mrs, c. u. Parker and Mrs. II. Is.
Maaay and little Florence Maxey are
ia savannah for few days.
-
Mss Anne Harper, after a visit to
friends at Southern junction, is again |
T. { :,uest of Mrs. j. b. TAFT.
81
i.e ID. A. Il. will celebrate Georgia
February u. by a social meeting
which Mrs. Whitfield, the regent,
be hostess
Il
ayor Hopkins, accompanied by his
,hters. Misses Marie and Eliza
6 :. left yesterday afternoon for
.. sonYlle, where they go to attend
Wedding of Mr. j. II. Hopkins and
> Stark, which occurs in that city
&c " The bridegroomto- is
ew of Mayor Hopkins.
Nice in Wonderland" win be pre-
W ed tomorrow evening at the
and, a number OF bright young peo-
to take part The cast is COM
led OF the following stars: Alice"
ISIS Laura Johnson; Queen" Miss
~ Stiles: King" Charles StilIwell.
Csc viii be supported by about forty
q, ,ldren in various roles and chOruses.
axe production promises to be huge
Uscess and a thoroughly enj2yaDie
- Cning is assured those who see it.
One of the largest and most AcaGti
iai card parties of the season was
O one given yesterday at the Golf
b-house by Mrs. George Cock and
! rs. Arthur j. Nicholson. The charm
!, reception room at the club was
istic with masses OF ferns and
aims and profusion of cut flowers,
carnations, narciSsus and Violets. Can
dclabra with crimson shaded candles
were on mantels. shelves and window
1tiges, the soft light adding to the
lovely effect as the afternoon waned
Nine tables of bridge were played .
TIE score cards were quaint Dutct
FIXTURES. Top score was made by Mrs
II sse Thomas. who won the trophy
a brass jardiniere. The consolation
Was cat by Miss Kezzie Conoley. After
TIE games a salad and sweet course
ere daintily served. The affair was
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02

GEND YOUR ORDERS FOR SASH
DOORS AN BLINDS TO LANG &
ORR.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02
PICTURES OF MEMORY.

Among the beautiful picture
nat hangs on memory's wall,
Is one OF a dim old forest.
That seemeth best OF all.
Not for its gnarled oaks olden.
Dark with the mistletoe;
Net for the yiolets goldsn
lat sprinkle the vale be.ow;
Not for the milk white lilies
that lean from the fragrant hedge
Coquetting all day with the sunbeams
And stealing their golden edge;
n [ for the vines on the upland
Where the bright red berries resi-,
Ncr the pinks, nor the pale, sweet
cowslip;
/ seemeth to me the bes..
--Alicn cary
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02

BUILDING MATERIAL OF ALL
FINDS At LANG & ORR. PHONE
z90 FOR QTITCE SERVICE
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26

entrance There was moment when Hildrcth might
have defeated the maucuvcr, but he stuck grimly
his hosts vicinity 1t would be daylight for good
hour yeti
SO, letting the man make the most OF his little tri-
umph, Hildreth took hint out OF Shakespeare and
attached young Harod-and therefore young Harold's
papato his side with hooks OF steel BY telling tales OF
his Nebraska ranch. Gradually the slowly drifting
panorama OF the shores grew dim And having ex-
tractcd reluctant goodnight from the rapt Harold,
Toman disappeared with him down the gangway
Don't forget his praycrs!" called baldlsh young
man who had joined the group And to Hildrcth he
added Makes model wildly man. doesn't hc2
Always has the little chap him at the table,
puts him bed and hardly lets him of his sight.
BY the way. speaking Of ranches. did you ever run
across any of the Bar Circle outfit
The two men still deep in ranch talk when Toll
man came back
You don't happen to be for sale, do your " he said
smiling down at Hildreth. The way that boy OF
mine covets you makes me tremble for tho OF the
commandments when he gets around to them"
Hildreth experienced the pious satisfaction of the
chess player who has made good opening.
I'm his to command" he laughed. I'm afraid
l shall by means stand so high, though in Miss
Ncyille's opinion" he added, I'D like very much to
make my manners to her. but-er-the situation re-
minds OF the cor<inG OF Santiago harbor. and A
nou-eombatant feels natural hesitation about trying
to lit the blockade"
Humph!' said Toman, pcering through the dusk,
i" I guess I'm enough of a combatant to take hand
You come with me-
The housc-boat Apollo-his name turned out to be
Jcnks-glaneed up at their approach, and when Toll
man asked hr- to take look OF the autos he
proiessed Willingness which abnormally cheer
full But there a lingering quality about his de-
parture which would have stirred almost anybody to
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26

OF these plans during the few days Perhaps his
audacity rather pleased her. for she gave him such
Lii as he had not dared dream OF
Is that you7" the voice OF Tolman called over the
telephone day, II your ycarning Tor piratical
career is still unsatished, want you so off with
us for a little trip. Can you go2
Can II" Hildreth replied in tones which made the
telephone buzz. II you so without me. I'll come
after you ii l have to swim"
AS the boats meaEdered up the Mississippi and
along the byways OF the Illinois, Hdrcth would listen
with a very good imitation of attention to TolmanS
bits OF information, but the only geographical fact
which really penetrated his consciousness his
ness to Miss Neville Occasionally also. he was made
aware OF Apollo jerks proNmity by the rather Ill
concealed animosity of that individual
When they had landed at Peoria jerks was invited
join Harold and Hildreth in making the rounds of
a street fair lie proved to be a good deal OF deaths
head at the feast, but Harold made up for that by
moving in a trance OF rapture,
"Myl" he exclaimed. when he came face TO face
with the glores OF the shooting gallery. I wish
Cousin Dolly herel"
Hildreth's heart warmed to the boy.
You're pretty fond of your cousin. aren't you"
he said with benignant smile.
"Yep!" was the succinct reply. She's gon' to be
my second mamma"
What" Hildreth exclaimed before he could stop
himself.
She's goin' to be my second mamma calmly re-
pcatcd Harold before losing himself in the JOY OF
sighting along rife barrel held by the suddenly
Sduous jerks
OF course, there is no such phenomenon in nature
as that a mans mind should sit down in chair
Nevertheless, Hildreth felt as il his had been the
point OF achieving that and at the critical moment
some one had jerkcd the chair away. He was incred
IDLY Jared.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26

the first side street. il the imps OF ohagrin and pain
with which he fought could be escaped if he only
went fast and lar enough. When the hour set for
leaving drew and he had to get back to the boat
there only thought clear in his mind: he
must, he BiE5t try to retreat in good order.
He full of proud Intentions of drawing off dis
creetly but not in any hasty fashion, so he did
what he should have done ii nothing had happened
to enlighcn him--hc went directly to Miss Neyc's
side she stood at the rail.
But Hidrcths military talents were evidently of
crcumscrbcd character. He had shown himself
prompt in attack, active in pursuit but he evidently
had not been planned with view TO executing mas
tcry As the girl beside him looked up with
the smiling eyes which from the first time he had
looked into them had held his whole happiness in
their clear depths. Hdreth turned abruptly away to
hide tho pain which frightened his heart
a telegram for you, Mr Hildreth"
lTildreth mechanically took the envelope He tore
it open and read something-hc did not know or care
what
No bad news. l hope" said Miss Neville anx-
iously; for as he looked up, she saw the trouble in
has eyes.
Mono" he said absently.
But I'm afraid it isl
Hildreth again bent his head over the telegram. in
which no matter what its might be- he sud-
denly recognized possibilities OF relief 1t contained
IN TACT, only these words;
How about that local color3 Am waiting for ligh,
it. WIcKs
Iildrelh's mind gropcd hurriedly among the pos
sbili,ics which the reeep, OF an important telegram
always opens up.
IT'S not really bad news" he finally said. but it's
rathcr-urgeut l wonder where can find Mr. Toll
man"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26

cncd his salad days. Youth IS prone TO sugar its
lettuce, but he had long ago abandoned such imma-
turty. Yet here he was, bcaming upon his host ard
laying himself to be engaging to his hosts small
boy. all because Cousin Dolly smiled at him from
the other end OF the table.
Hildrcth not TO scorn means 10 end;
and before dinner was half small Harold was his
slave. victim TO invitation to an Indian cnoamp-
ment. When ToIman himself confessed to weakness
for Indians. and suggested that they all so together
Hidreth tried to look il his heart not turning
pleased somcrsaults within him. But it
Meanwhile the two boats had slipped away from the
evcc and headed upstream, bringing cool rush OF
air in at the windows.
"Ah-h-h-hl" said Tolman. "Now we begin to livel
Dolly, what would you say to dessert deck"
I'd say, What nice place to meet you!' and
promptly pushing back her chair, Miss Neville led the
way upstairs.
From the steamboat behind them the faint
pulsaons OF the engine; but the house-boat itself
moved as silently il II great Out OF
the tail OF his eye Hdreth observed the best-looking
OF the crowd maneuver Miss Neville into sort
of pocket among the deck furnishings. which pocket
the Immediately closed by seating himself at the
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26
BY Mary Wu11ett

Even in the clysum in which he had lived for the
past week he had met occasional arHiou. fears. but
not one OF them had much as whispered the name
OF Toirndai He had been too much absorbed by his
hope OF happiness to give more than passing
thought to Tomans bereavement or possible eonSo-
lation.
He wondered If he the only one in the party to
whom it was not an open secret There was jerks
Could it be that jerks too. Harold' remarks had
been a rcvelation2 Or had his supposed rival been IN
the secret all the time? Hdreth looked at him. but.
either from delicaey from embarrassment. jerks
had turned away.
AS they started back to the boat. Hldreth-tying
not to be too precipitate-managed to pronounce
question:
How long since Tolman lost his wife1"
Oh, not very long" said jerks. after moment
The boy "-Hildreth indicated Harold. who
hattenng his already sufficiently snub nose against
shop window" the boy says Miss Neville is to be
his his second mamma"
"Ycs, believe that's all settled" laughed jerks
Then, with unexpected consideration, he changed the
subject and finally made excuse to go back to the
fair taking Harold with him.
Hdrcth, glad OF any respite, struck blindly of into
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26

pity. Hildreth however, merely sighed eon,entedly
as he took the vacated chair.
Judging from my sensations" he remarked :"
fear Mr. jerks is consigning me to depths have al
ways considered-weI beneath me l generally
gauge the depth sent to-" he continued, by the
height to which my spirits rise; and from the way
they climbing now, think it must be the neither
most limbo this time"
"Oh. your spirit barometer is out of order" said
Miss Neville, with candor Mr.. jerks and Cousin
George have been fusSing all day about that auto l
tell them that when they not III an automobile and
swearing BY it, they nHdr and swearing az it,
Then I'm to regard myself as mnistering angel?
chuckled Hildreh. =" A relief column, allowing Mr..
jerks crafty consuming desire to go down and
swear the autos? 1 don't doubt the swearing,
but" he shook his head. By the way, Miss Ne
VILE may well breal; it to you that contemplate
becoming connection of yours. There IS talk of
your small cousin Harolds acquiring by purchase"
II that's so" laughed Miss Neville. may we'll
accept you a a member OF the family"
" 1t might time" the thoughtful reply.
Hdrcth planned all manner OF possible and impos-
siblc things he lay in his berth that nigI And he
surprised Dame Destiny by actually carrying out
The Washington herald., 1910-11-09
MANY GOyERNORSHIPS IN THE SPOILS
New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana
Illinois, and Other Leading States Switch
in Their Political Allegiance

The Democratic party the country large has its first
victory since the election of Grover Cleveland Presidency in
1892 has elected governors New York Jersey Massachusetts
Connecticut and Ohio has upset the Republican majority the House
OF Representatives and has insured greatly reduced majority
United States Senate.
Bass, Republican, is elected governor OF New Hampshire
Cooper Republican, and fusion candidate for governor
R. L. Taylor, the Democratic candidate, in Tennessee.
Incomplete from Montana indicate close fight in the
legislature which viii elect United States Senator Carter
Pray Republican, is reelected to Congress.
In New York. the Democratic candidate for governor Iohn 4
Dix elected by plurality approximately 900 after bitter fight
Col Roosevelt Is Humihated
Col Roosevelt lost his election district by 60 his county
OF Nassau by 300 and probably his Congressional Martin
W Ltteon Democratic candidate for Congress- plurality in the
coonel county Representative Cocks who was eften pokes
of Col Roosevelt when the colonel President Returns at this
hour indicate Mr. Ieons election by just the plurality he re-
ceved in Col Roosevelts own county
Senator Bevedge according now at hand was de-
aed Indiana by John w Kern Of the l3 Congressional
districts in the State Democratic.
Massachusetts, elected Foss Democrat governor b plurality
estimated in of 10000
Connecticut probably has elected Judge Simeon dwn Demo-
ca by small plurality, although Republican State chairman re-
fuses to concede Baldwin election
In Ohio, Gov. Judson E. Harmon easily reelected
The Democrats carried New Jersey eectng Woodrow VII
former president of Princeton University handsome plurality
In Nebraska where in Indiana election United States Sen
ao practically by popular vote Hitchcock Bryan Democrat is
elected over Senator Burkett, Republican by 10000
Mayor Daman OF Omaha who led the Democratic revolt against
Bryan IN Nebraska carried the city Of Omaha campaign for GOV
enor by 9O0O but Adcn Republican leading in the interior of
the State and the indications that his puaes in the other counties
will than offset the plurality of Mayor Dahman in Douglas
County, which includes the city of Omaha
The Washington herald., 1910-11-09
ILLINOIS MAKES A DECIDED CHANGE
Democrats Gain Four Seats There, While New York,
West Virginia, and Maryland Show Decided
Upheaval in Congressman.

The Democrats will control the House of Representatives by
majority OF about forty The present House Republican BY forty
three.
There will be Socialists from Wisconsin They will probably
affiliate with the insurgent Republicans.
The Republican majority the Senate will be reduced twenty
ve to twelve and be less The losses sustained in Maine IN
diana New York Ohio New Jersey Nebraska Nevada and possibly
in Montana
The solid delegation from Connecticut is broken one Democrat
coming from the Second district Delaware in the Republican
column Illinois makes big change According late reports the
delegation will stand 10 to 10 favor of the Republicans Conditions
Iowa late hour somewhat chaotic is likely that another
Democrat be added the delegation The Republicans lost one IN
Kentucky.
Maryland proved surprise The delegation will consist of FIVE
Democrats and Republican Democracy also may have gained one
Massachusetts Nebraska close that standing of the deeear
on doubt New Jersey likely show turnover with the Demo-
Gratis control OF the delegation The Democrats decided gains
New York In Manhattan and the Bronx they elected their Con-
gremen In Ohio and Pennsylvania the parties broke even
Virginia will likely have solid delegation The late returns show
Bascom Smp have down defeat West Vr-
gna also turned trick Control of delegation hangs in the hal
The G 0. P. claims three of the five
The Washington herald., 1910-11-09
JUDGE BALDWIN
ELECTED By 5000
Connecticut Swings Back TO
Democratic Control.

New Haven Nov. S.-Connecticut swung
back under Democratic control to-day,
when Judge Simeon Baldwin, whom
Roosevelt bitterly assailed, was elected
governor by about 5000 plurality over
Charles S Goodwin. cousin of j. Pierpont
Morgan
No matter which party elects the minor
places on the ticket it will have but a
few hundred plurality for those Offices
One Democratic Congressman. and prob
ably three, have been elected from Con-
necticut. breaking the solid Republican
delegation the Nutmeg State has sent to
Congress without u break since IS4.
The Democrats gained II senators and
about s. representatives in the State leg
islature. and will come within = votes
of having a majority on joint ballot This
is the largest Democratic representation
in the legislature in eighteen years.
Every city in the State that had been
hear from at II O'Clock tonight went
Democratic. some OF the Dlurallties be-
ing: New Haven. 3.0oc: Hartford. /. 40:
Bridgeport, 57e. New London. 200; Nor
wieh. 150; Meriden. SEQ, and Waterbury.
7o0.
One Democratic Congressman has been
elected. Mayor Thomas L. Reilly. OF
Meriden. whose lead over Andrew N.
Shepard. of Portland (Rep). will be
about LOO.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-09
C. D. P. REVERSAL
IN NEW JERSEY
Woodrow Wilson Is Victor
by $4,000 Plurality.
FIRST TIME SINCE 1892
Republican Majority Cut Down
and Overturned.
FIRST TIME SINCE 1892

Trenton, y. J.. Nov. S.-For the first
time since 1882 the year OF the great
Democratic landslide that elected Grover
Cleveland for the second time. New Jer-
sey to-day went Democratic Woodrow
Wilson. president OF Princeton University,
is elected governor over Vivian N. Lewis
his Republican opponent, by a plurality
that may reach 95,000
Except in Mr. Lewis own county the
Democratic candidate made gains in
every county In the State. and all indi-
cations point TO a legislature that viii
be Democratic on the joint ballot and
name a Democrat as the successor of
United states Senator John Kean, whose
term expires in 1911.
Many of the Republican counties car
ried by the Democrats to-day for Senator
are those in which there are hOldoverS,
so than the UPPER branch of the State
legislature In all probability will be Re
publican b. a few votes
AS an indication OF the way the Repub-
lican majority OF the State was cut down
and overturned. forty-four districts in the
State, where voting machines are used,
showed early in the evening that Lewis
had run 500 votes behind the Ypte cast
for Gov. Fort three yeaFs-ago.