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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-02-26
LOCAL RREYITIES.

There will be q game oil basketDaii q
Armory Hall tonight between the Y. d.
8. l.. snd A. L. /. quinis.
R.. Rev. A. NJ. Randolph, bishop oil
Southern Vlrginis, will preach t1mor-
row morning at IL O'Clock Ia Emmanuel
Chapel Theological Seminary.
There wss another limited supply oil
country produce 10 market this morn
ing. Eggs sold at 80 cents a dozen.
Other articles showed no material change
In price,.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Frat
Baptist Church will rive an oyster cup
per ct Lee Camp Hall next Tuesday
night.
There was bat one Gaze before the Pc
lice Court this morning. Officer Roland
last night arrested Aaron Jackson, jr,
charged with assaultIng Pearl Jackson.
He was fned IS.
At The First Baptist Ohutoh tomor-
row morning Rev. w. F. Watson will
take for bis subject "Osessr or God. "
At night the anniversary exercises Of the
Woman's Missionary Society will be
held.
The letter received yesterday by Mr.
@. II. Callahan, msstsr Of Alexaudris
Washington Lodge, containing stree
tracing Westinghouse family back to
B. @. so was from Mr.. R. 7. Knox, oil
Fredericksburg.
Msgtus l.. Robinson, chsirman OF the
Gnance board Of the William Mckinley
Normal and Industrial School, has called
q met ng of The board for next Monday
night at which time q successor TO The
late Robert II. Robinson, deceased, will
be elected.
When Panhandle Pete entered the kingdom
of heaven he seemed greatly impressed emo
awed at the magnificent gradeur Of the celes
tial scenery. One day while strolling thru
delightful howery dell ne came upon CLEO
pstrs. the beautiful queen of ancient Egypt
! fipping his halo be remarked The tip o
the morning TO thee Pat wouldst stroll down
Won Apian way with yours truly" Aud
| Cleo replied: Nay, nay Pete. I've got datt
| TO q luncheon OF those irresstibly delicious
Auth Sausages and Food Products with NJ IL
| Anthony and Julius Caesar" Which shows
how Panhandle Pete plucked lemon in thu
| garden of glory. Sylvan Blondheim, Tht
| Auth Stand and The Auth Market.
Rest Elgin Creamery Butter, 500 Id
Good Country Roll Butter, 28c h.; Gusran
iced Eggs. 900 dozen; Seedless Raisins, &c ID.
| 5 lbs. Best EvapOrated Peaches, 25c; lbs
Large Prunes, 25c; cans Best Tomatoes, 2oc
4 cans Sugar Corn, 25c; cans String Beans
&c, cans Fish Roe, 25c; 5 cans Singapore
Pineapple, 25c, 8 large cans Pears. &c; 8 larrg
cans Apples, 25c; Sweet Florida Oranges, l5'
dozen Walnut Kernels. zoo h.; Fresh Floridi
Tomatoes, lac h.; 8 cans Early June Peas
25c; lbs, Pure Buckwheat, Csc. W. 2
| WooILs Il SoN, Royal and Wolfe streets.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31

was followed by an address by Senior
Vice Commander George c.. Ross. Of the
G. A. r. who was IN charge Of the ex-
ercises. Mrs. Nellie B. Keiser sang the
Soldiers Home Memorial Hymn. by
Calver. as a soprano solo. and DR.. Thorn
as Calver. medical director Of the De
partment OF the Potomac, G. A r. re-
cited an original poem, The Veterans
Dream"
The choir sang an ode 10 America,
after which Mrs. Ralph p. Barnard sang
a solo, Barbara Frietchie" A patriotic
poem was recited by Miss Mary Ford.
Lincolu's Gettysburg address was read
by Public Printer Samuel B. Donnelly.
Senator Depew's address followed, after
which the choir sang The Flag Of
Morning Skies" by Calver. sweet Re
membranes" by Zimmerman, was
played by the band. and the choir and
assembly Joined in singing America
One Of the interesting features Of the
programme was the sounding q taps.
which was arranged by Leader John S.
NJ zimmerman. of the Soldiers Home
Band Rev. Edward II. Southgate pro-
nounced the beuedtcuon.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
PETER Is ORATOR
At GLENWOOD RITES
Veterans Hold Exercises at
Four Cemeteries.

Graves OF soldiers and sailors in Glen
wood, Prospect Hi. St Mary's. and
Mount Olivet Cemeteries were decorated
with garlands, accompanied with memorial
exercises by civil war veterans. Spanish
war veterans, and Sons Of Veterans, to-
gether with representatives of organiza-
tons Of patriotic women.
The SER ices were under the direction
Of Capt Isaac B. Thatcher, commander
Of George H. Thomas Post, No. 10, G. A.
r, assisted by Richard J. Harden Camp.
Spanish War Veterans, and Cushing
Camp. Sons Of Veterans.
A procession formed at Northeast Tenn
pie at o'clock In the morning, and
visited the four cemeteries. The exercises
at GlenwoOd Cemetery were typical OF the
services at each Of the other cemeteries.
Master Wilbur Kellogg. a boy bugler.
opened the exercises at Glenwood by
sounding assembly" After the invoca-
ticn by Chaplain William Honu. the
orders Of the day were read by Adjutant
II. H. House. Nearer. Ny God. to Thee"
was sung by the assembly. after which
Patriotic Instructor Edward A Keller
read the famous address of Abraham Lin
coin. delivered at Gettysburg in 1863
A solo was sung by Miss Ida O'NeaI.
who was followed by former United States
Senator W. A. PETER. of Kansas, orator
Of the day. The exercises closed with the
singing Of America" and the benedic-
tion by Chaplain Honn.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
GRAVES ADORNED
At ST. ELIZABETH
MuSic and Addresses Mark
Observance of Day.

Solemn music and patriotic utterances
marked the observance Of Memorial Day
at St. Euzabeth's Cemetery. which is
connected with the Government Hospital
for the Insane.
After the decoration Of soldiers and
sailors graves by a party Of nearly fifty
women including relatives and friends of
those whose bodies repose beneath the
grass. the exercises began under the
auspices Of John A. Logan Post, No. 13.
G. A. R. and a detail Of Spanish War
Veterans.
After the sounding Of assembly. at 1873
o'clock sweet and Low" was played by
the hospital band.
The opening address was made by Com
mander A. B. Frisbie. Of John 4. Logan
Post. The St. Elizabeth choir sang
Welcome" opening the way for DR..
William A White, superintendent Of the
hospital who delivered the principal adj
dress.
Lincoln's Gettysburg address was read
by Miss Annie Butler. president Of John
:. Logan Girls Flag Brigade. after
which Capt. Homer J. Luckling, past
! commander OF Petit Camp Spanish War
Veterans delivered an address.
In Sight OF the Crystal Sea" was sung
by the choir. Attorney John II. Thomas
OF the Interior Department, delivered an
address. The band played God Be with
You" and the services concluded with a
benediction by Rev. Willard G. Daven-
port and taps"
James II. Dony was officer Of the day;
Rev Willard G. Davenport. chaplain,
Russell L. Putnam. color bearer, and
f. T. Davis and Mrs. Elizabeth, director
and organist Of the choir, respectively
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
NEGROES STREW FLOWERS
ON GRAVES OF THEIR DEAD

Flowers were placed upon the graves OF
the veteran negro soldiers OF the civil
and Spanish wars at Harmony Cemetery
yesterday. when impressive ceremonies
were held by Charles Sumner Post No. 9
The exercises were in charge Of Com
mander Charles W. Hale. assisted by
the First Separate Battalion, y. G. D.
c., Maj. Arthur Brooks commanding:
Rear Admiral Charles NJ. Thomas Camp,
No. O. United Spanish War Veterans;
Gen. Guy V. Henry Garrison, No. o.
Army and Navy Union, George r. Gar
nett captain. and Gen. James A. Buch-
anan Garrison, No. III, Army and Navy
Union, Samuel T. Henry captain.
Services Held I'm Morning.
From True Reformers' Hall, with Fred
erick Fowler I'm command, the procession
reached the cemetery late in the morning,
where Commander Hale made the intro
ductory remarks.
Prof. J. w. Cromwell, in his memorial
address. paid a high tribute to the record
Of the negro soldiers. An address was
delivered by Mrs. Matte A. Bowen on
the Womens Relief Corps OF the q. A.
F. and its patriotic work
The Invocation was by Rev. J. n. Ross,
and Commander Hale delivered an adj
dress on Decoration Day"
In Charge of Programme.
Those in charge were J. H. Brooks.
chairman; Silas Chapman, BENJAMIN
Young. J. H. g. smalIwood. and David
Tennyson.
Invitation and reception committee
Charles H. Shorter. chairman; Frederick
Fowler, Thomas J. Stewart. william
George Hall. and Thomas T. Gee.
Floral committee - Josephine Butler,
president Sumner W. r. c., No. 6; Agnes
Briggs. Mary Dent, Josephine Fowler,
Frances Frelinghuysen, Lottie Green.
Lucy Proctor. Julia West Hamilton, and
Francina Turner.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
CONFEDERATES WHO FELL
AT FORT STEVENS HONORED

The graves OF the seventeen unknown
Confederates who lost their lives IN the
attack on Fort Stevens were remem-
bered by memorial services IN the Epis-
copal Church yard at Wo0dside. Mont
gomery County, Nd. The prayer was Of
fered by Rev. DR.. Craighil. and the rec
Tor said the benediction.
Capt William A Gordon delivered an
address. dwelling on the particulars lead
ing up 20 Gen Jubal Early's demonsra-
ton on Washington on July i, 1854
There was a large attendance from
Washington, which afte-ward visited
Mrs. Laura Wilson. at whose house the
wounded were brought after the engage
ments at Monroe Junction and Fort
Stevens Miss Dotty Wilson had the
mound and monuments beautifully dec
GRATED with floral offerings
Among the visitors were Gen. 2. ".
Castleman and Gen. FLOYD King. Of
Louisiana. The latter participated in the
attack on Fort Stevens.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
SOLDIER GRAVES
FLOWER STREWN
Continued from Page One.

forty-nine years after the war. TO remind
US with their grizzled cheeks. their
: whitened hair, and faltering steps. for
what Memorial day stands-for them, and
US
once more they marched beneath the
well-loved flag for which in the days OF
! their youth they fought so well; once
more in the somber rattle OF the drums
the sluggish blood OF age moved more
swiftly through their veins; once more
| their feet-easily wearied nOw-picked up
the step in measured cadence with the
modern bands; and as they looked around
and noted the gaps that the Grim Reaper
has made in their ranks t1at were once
so close, they must have realized that
| for many Of them the time Of rest and
well-earned peace is at hand-for soon
the Grand Army shall be but a sacred
memory.
Tenderly and with devout spirits they
laid their floral offerings upon the we'll
kept graves; about them all nature smiled,
and overhead. instead OF the shriu whis-
tie Of bullets among the branches Of the
trees, they heard the song Of birds
Ever present with each Of them, no
doubt was the fine and cheering thought
that II had been given them 10 do their
/ duty bravely, And. at the end. the
; younger soldiers came forward. with
loaded rifles, and the peace and stiffness
Of the graveyard was broken once more
| by the rattle OF the guns-the nations sa-
Lutte 20 the dead-who gave their lives
/ for us
Young and Old in Line.
The veterans Of 1861 and 1898 paraded
from Fifteenth street AID Pennsylvania
avenue to Tenth street. where they
boarded cars for Arlington.
/ This was the opening number on the
/ programme Of Decoration Day. half a GEN.
| tury since the war
! The most elaborate services OF the day
were at Arlington. but AZ every GENE
terry In and near Washington there was
q ceremony Of some kind and last night
thousands Of graves were fragrant with
flowers. At Arlington National Cemetery,
! Congressional Cemetery. and Battle
Ground artillery doomed the rational sa-
lutte as the flags huttered lazilv al half
mast and reverent thousands stood with
I bowed heads
Memorial Day was more generally eel
| ebrated In the Capital than Il has been
since Lincoln stirred the nation 10 tears
with his historic address on the field
/ OF Gettysburg.
Everywhere Decoration Day orators
had huge crowds before them. II was
roughly estimated that 10000 people took
part in the ceremonies in some way.
The speakers included Senator Brad
Icy, Of Kentucky; Senator Hepburn. OF
Idaho; Senator Brown. Of Nebraska, and
Senator Depew. OF New York
For the first time IN some years Con-
gress stood adjourned until to-day.
For the first time In years also the
White House was empty, as President
Taft was In New York and Mrs. Tan
was in Cincinnati.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
HEPBURN PRAISES
UNION DEFENDERS
Idaho Senator Orator of the
Day at Congressional.

Senator Hepburn. Of Idaho. was the
orator Of the day at Congressional Gene
terry in Southeast Washington yesterday
at the Memorial Day observances when
the graves Of the nations dead were
decorated with flowers.
The services were In 6harge OF J. d.
Bloodgood. junior vice commander OF the
Department Of the Potomac. c. A r.
Assisting him were the following mem
bers Of the committee on arrangements;
J. O. Estabrook. commander FarragUt
Post. No. 10. W. F. Brenizer. II II. Bun
yea. Z. II. Ripley John Shaw, James
Wood. p. J. Cooksey. Stanton Weaver,
George r. Cook, and p. c. George.
Hepburn Draws Crowd.
Owing to the publicity awarded Sena-
tor Hepburn by his recent inhammatory
speeches i'm the Senate and elsewhere in
regard to the erection OF Gen. Lees
statue in the Capitol, a large number of
persons had gathered 20 hear him speak
Contrary 10 his usual custom. Senator
Hepburn restrained himself from per-
sonal attacks. although he accused the
Confederate leaders Of self-interest in the
war and with dragging the South blindly
into the conflict.
lie paid a high tribute 70 the sterling
character Of the private Union soldier.
who, by his steadfast devotion 20 his
cause and his gallantry and unselfsh-
ness, made victory possible.
OF Lincoln and other great Federal
leaders, Senator Hepburn was enthusI-
astic I'm his praise Of their ability and
services. deploring the problems and in
dustrial setbacks which always come in
the aftermath Of war.
The United States Engineer Band rem
dered music which had been especially
prepared for the occasion. Junior Vice
Department Commander Bloodgood made
the Introductory address, IN which he re-
ferred 10 Senator Hepburn as the friend
OF the Federal soldier.
Order of Exercises.
The invocation was by Rev A. W.
Spooner, pastor Of the Sixth Presby-
terrain Church. Mrs Arthur G. Dunn
sang. with choir accompaniment, Tent
ing on the Old Camp Ground" Charles
Z. Harris read Lincolns address at Get
tys6urg DIR. w. Bruce IToofnagIe and
the choir sang the "RecessionaI," and
Mrs. =. II. Smart gave soprano solo.
"Our Heroes Sleeping Shall Never March
Again"
From Congressional Cemetery the pro-
cessfon proceeded TO the Pennsylvania
Avenue Bridge southeast, where solemn
memorial services were held for the sailor
ao,I ,,-bo tore coHiue7 IN tho Va c+y-
deep"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
EXERCISES IN HONOR OF NATIONS DEAD

ver-Moore. The speech by Senator Brad
ley followed.
After the address. Miss Mary Sn> '>v
sang the Arlington memorial hymn, For
eet-me-not" written especially for the
occasion by DR.. Thomas Calver. chair
man of the G. A. r. committee on music.
a tenor solo, "Au Hail to Columbia s
Beautiful Flag" was sung by w. Adreon.
after which the Marine Band played
"Miserere." from III Trova tore
Recites Memorial Poem.
The Memorial Day poem was recited
by II. f. Macarthur. after which Mrs.
Ella Herman Melvin sang "Oh. My
America" her own compos lion. Amer
lea was sung by the chorus and assem-
bly,, accompanied by the Marine Band.
followed by the benedicton by J. L. Bre-
nlzer of the Sons Of Veterans.
The sounding Of taps" closed the ex-
ercises.
Although hundreds Of persons focked
TO the cemetery before the downtown
parade had formed. the formal exercises
planned for the morning did not begin
until noon.
While Battery NJ, United States Field
Artillery. doomed the national salute. the
parade started 10 the Tomb of the I'm
known" marking the opening Of the ex-
ercises. The procession was headed by
the Fifteenth United States Cavalry
Band. and formed s0Ith OF the Arlington
mansion, moving with slow step TO the
spot where rest the bones OF 2,l11 IN
identified Union soldiers.
The Department Of the Potomac, G. A.
A. followed the band. after which came
representatives OF all the patriotic organ
izations in the District, men and women
taking equal rank. Impressive ceremonies
were held az the Tomb Of the Tn
known after which the procession
moved to the Spanish war section and
disbanded.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
MANY SPEND DAY
SEEKING PLEASURE
TheaterSand Nearby Resorts
Entertain Big Crowds.

With river steamers crowded, out-of-
town cars heavily loaded with merry
makers, and the theaters playing TO ca
pacity houses, a majority Of Washing
tonians chose yesterday 20 forget the
ugly scars Of war and spent the holiday
having a good time.
Released from the grind OF Office or
other labor for a brief holiday. father
took the family 20 the country OF down
the river. and let the kids romp or ride
the shoot the chutes 10 their hearts con-
tent
The gloomy days Of 81 were a long way
Off, anyway-only a hay memory % the
Old folks and a chapter Of history 20 the
young ones-so thousands chose 20 gam
Dol on the green at the amusement places
rather than listen 20 Memorial Day ora
tors.
The river steamers all carried capacity
crowds. Chesapeake Beach. Colonial
Beach. and Marshall Han We're overruu
with pleasure-seekers from the time the
frs; steamer warped into the docks uu-
iii midnight Luna Park and Glen Echo.
opening their seasons. made hay while
the sun shone.
The Marine Band played dreamy
waltzes and an occasional two-step last
night at the opening dance al Chevy
Chase Lake. The pavilion was packed
all the evening. and the comet was on
the Job in the place OF the moon for
those who wanted TO stroll.
In town there were special matInees at
ali the theaters. Lots OF people went.
There were special vaudeville pro-
grammes at the Majestic. Casino Acad-
envy. and Cosmos. Joe Turner. cham
pion middle-weight wrestler. met all
corners and drew a big crowd AT the Mid
way last night. Tho Columbia, Belasco
and National turned away people In the
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
ALL Is FORGIVEN,
NOTHING FORGOTTEN
Tenor of Senator Depew's
Memorial Day Grafton.

Senator Chauncey N. Depew, OF New
York, was the orator of the day AT the
United States Soldiers Home. where i'm
pressive ceremonies marked the decora-
ton Of veterans graves in the National
Cemetery.
Senator Depew was greeted with an
outburst Of applause, which was resumed
at the conclusion Of his address. In
part, he spoke as follows:
To-day, Of all days in the year. with
out criticism and without luminosity. we
can fight over the old battles We can
recall the great deeds and heroic sacri-
fees and pay our tribute to the men,
living and dead. who did so much for US
All has been forgiven. but nothing should
be forgotten. While memory lives this
people VIII never tolerate the beginning
or tamely submit 10 the organization Of
another revolution. but will visit with
swift and terrible wrath its aiders. abet-
tors, and promoters. Representatives Of
the people who neglect the measures
necessary TO promote business and pros
perity. 20 develop the resources and aug
ment the power Of the nation; who forget
that the true interests of the republic
are peace and liberty. intelligence. and
! progress, and equity and inviolabilitv Of
civil and political rights; who would stir
UP the old strifes. or attempt 10 defeat
ornulllfy the results OF the war. would bet
! ter remember that the American people de
| mand the preservation of the national
honor, the sanctity Of national pledges.
the solid and substantial growth OF ma
tional unity and wealth, and that there
are questions settled at fearful cost
which they will never permit to be re-
| opened"
Opened with Parade.
| The ceremonies opened with a parade
which formed before the Scott Building
| at $3.50 o'clock. and moved 70 the scene
OF the exercises at the cemetery. The
! programme closed at noon with the cere-
mony Of raising and saluting the flag.
Assembly was sounded by a veteran
trrmpeter, after which the Soldiers
Home Band played Parting" The
Young Ladies Memorial Choir Joined
with the band and assembly in Nearer,
! My God, to Thee" The invocation was
delivered by Rev. II. Allen Griffith. chap
lain, of the home.
| A soprano solo by Mrs. Noble n. Potts
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
HOLY NAME SOCIETIES
HONOR DEPARTED MEMBERS

Memorial Day was observed at St. 10
seph's Church, Second and c streets
northeast. yesterday with a high mass.
offered especially for the deceased mem
bers OF the Holy Name Society. Rev.
Valentine schmidt was the celebrant OF
the mass, with Mgr. James F. Mackin.
Of St Paurs Church. and Rev. Ignatius
Fealy OF St Josephs Church, IN the
sanctuary.
Members from all Holy Name societies
In the city were present Tie Rev Jo-
seph Wildenham, Of St. Johns Church.
Baltimore, delivered the sermon, while
the music was rendered by the Sane
uary Choir from St Paul's Church.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
Capt. Brady's Grave Remembered.

Tribute yesterday was paid TO the
memory Of Capt Edward w Brady. a
former Washington newspaper man, by
a number Of women who knew him in
the days when he was prominent in this
city. The grave at Arlington National
Cemetery where his body reposes was
covered with wreaths and bouquets Of
flowers. Capt Brady was a graduate of
West Point and served in a cavalry regi-
ment before entering journalism.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
GRAVES AT HOLY ROOD
AND OAK HILL DECKED

Graves Of dead soldiers and sailors
who lie buried in Holy Rood and Oak
Hm cemeteries were decorated yester-
day. when appropriate Memorial Day
exercises were held under the direction
OF Robert E. DuvaH, commander Of
George L. Morris Post, No. 10. G. \. r.,
assisted by Past Commanders b. T. jan
ney, J. W. Kirkley. A. b. Grunwell. Ru-
dolph Ulhner, W. 3. Sebastian, and Asa
II. Kedney. Of Post 49, and Department
Commander s. c. Mawson, United Span
ish War Veterans.
The exercises at Holy Rood commenced
at $3.50 o'clock. followed by the decora-
ton OF graves. The Industrial Home
School Band participated. the assem-
blage being called 10 order by Command
er Duvall
Lincoln speech Read.
Lincoln's Gettysburg speech was read
by Robert Lee Haycock. and prayers
were delivered by Rev. Patrick Brennan,
S. j.. and Rudolph Ullmer.
At Oak Hm Cemetery the exercises
were opened by the Industrial Home
School Band Commander Duvall made
the Introductory remarks.
Joseph W Kirkley read the memorial
orders. the invocation being by Rev. c.
w. Skinner. Lincoln's Gettysburg speech
was read by Robert Lee Haycock.
Taps" and a benediction closed the
services, which were in charge OF a COM
uIittee consisting Of Joseph W. KirkIey,
Walter b. Sebastian. W. r. Quacken-
bush. John II. Wendell. Israel Ran.
Stephen A. Cox, Charles W. Miller, Dan
Eel Johnson. and Washington Green, OF
Post 49, and Comrades Norton, Daugh-
erty and Clener, Of Miles Camp. No. l..
United Spanish War Veterans.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
Lightning Hits Storehouse.

Harrisonburg, Va. May 3O.-Lightning
on Sunday night struck the storehouse
Of A. L. Lindamood & Co, Bowmans
Crossing, Shenandoah County. and caused
fire loss Of $1,000. with insurance Of
only $500
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
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