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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
FOOTBALL.

As previously announced, the Sea
mems Gunners will play the Cardinals
eleven on the north Alfred street
grounds Saturday afternoon. The
Gunners are dangerous crew, and as
they have the reputation OF being ex-
pert marksmen as we'll as fighters, aud
having secured an extra supply OF am
munition TO blow up our home guard
on that day. all members OF the team
are daily practicing all kinds OF tricks
10 Offset any advantage that the sailor
boys may have to defeat them.
The Cardinals promise to do Their
best to drive their rivals to the ship 5
turret, and make them surrender, or
sink the ship with all on board
Those who have not seen the boys IN
action on the gridiron this season will
do we'll to take a stroll out to the
grounds and watch them battle with
this excellent visiting football eleven.
The game starts promptly at4;3O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
PERSONAL.

Miss Mary Male, eldest daughter OF
Gen. w. Male, OF Culpeper, is the guest
OF her aunt, Mrs. Jas. l.. keiiy' Oh
south Columbus street. -,
DIR. and Mrs. Henry ID. Fry, .,
Washington, announce the engageme,n,'
Of their daughter, Gertrude Campoen'
and Mr.. A. B. Duvall. No dehniUe al
rangements have been mace lot 'ne
wedding but it is expected to take
rIaca some time during the latter part
OF the winter. .dooor =,
The assistant landscape gardener OF
the national cemetery. John L. Marcy
was married yesterday evening 10 MISS
Wannab r Krammer, OF Washington.
Rev Mr.. Pierpont, Of the Arlington
NJ E. Church, performed the cere-
The condition OF Mr.. Walter e.
Davis who has been suffering from
appendicitis, has considerably Inn
proved. - -.
Mr.. Edgar Lyles continues i'll at bis
home in this city. -,
Miss Alice Brown is confined by i'll
ness to her home, No. 219 Prince
street.
Mr.. lanes Randall Cation, ir., and
Miss Eva Gwynn Dent will be married
at the residence OF the brides aunt, Mrs
George A. Mushbach, on Washington
street, at 8 O'Clock this evening. Inc
ceremony will lie performed by rev
H. ]. Cutler, OF St. Mary's Church Id
the presence OF only immediate relatives
OF the bride and groom.
Invitations are out for the marriage
NJ Miss Marie Fannon, of this city, to
Mr. Frederick S. Jackson, OF Baltimore
The marriage will take place Wednes-
day morning November 9, at 9 O'Clock
at St. Mary's Church.
Miss Lily Makely is the guest Of
Misses Ruth and Bertha Good at Riley
Vile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
THE MAURY TABLET.

Marking the residence used IN
Richmond during the war period by
Commodore Mathew Fontaine Maury,
the noted officer OF the United States
navy. and later Of the Confederate navy,
a tablet was unveiled yesterday by the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society:
Appropriate exercises we're presided
over by Governor Mann, Of Virginia.
The unveiling was performed by Mrs.
James r. Worth, daughter OF the
commodore.
For years the society has been en-
deayoring to secure federal recognition
OF the scientific attainments of the cele-
brated officer, whose efforts did much
to produce great reforms in the navy
and brought about the establishment o
the Naval Academy and Photographic
Office. He was one Of the most re-
nowned naval officers in the Confede
rata service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
Two Million Dollar Fire.

Victoria, B. c., Oct. 27.-Search to-
day of the ruins cau'el by the fire
which last night destroyed part Of the
business section of Victoria fails to
show any casualties, despite the many
reports that several persons were dead
in the debris.
The property damage will approach
close to $4,000, 600. The upholstering
department of David Spencer and
Company sustained the greatest ndl-
vidual loss, about $500, 900. The
Western Union building and large
number Of other lesser buildings were
completely destroyed; also the Times
building. Driad Hotel and Pember;on
Hotel, three of the largest structures
we're in imminent danger but were
saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

"Our medium prices Of stylish up-to
date footwear" is ready for your in
spe ction. New ideas, stylish designs,
BEST workmanship, and best materials
Shoes made right hold their shape.
A few of the makers; Taylor Made.
The Hess. Regal Walk Over, Brockton
Company Operative, Red Cross, Queen
Quality, ]. and 7 Cousins, Lindner
Shoe Company, Clement Ball Shoe
Company and many others. Agents fol
Gold Seal and Boots. j. A. Marshall
4 Rro. 422 King street. Up-to-date
footwear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
samnelHL Limit. Auctloneer.

LECTION SALE OF TIE DESl ~
n RI ETWO STORY BRICK DIV ~
ING KNOWN AS NO. lOll DIN
STREET. IN THE CITY OF ALIEN
ANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Pursuant to the terms of deco OF
trust dated on the 18th day OF NoVelh
her 1900. and recorded among the iano
records of the city of Alexandra, Nlr
a,inia i'm deed book No. 80. folio NO. liz
j',ca,1lt having been made in TIE pay
u,ents nrovided i'm the said decd OF trust
and M Inc request and by the Director
of tbT marty secured thereby, the under
Sioned trustee will offer for sale al pup
liz auction. IN front of the Royal Stree
entrance to the Market building on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER %, 1910
At twelve O'Clock noon, all that lot .
oro,,nd with the improvements thereon
IN the city of Alexandria. virginia
tnovn "A No. IOl1 Duke street ana Douhu
ed and described as follows, to-Wlt'
Reeinning on the north side Of Dnk'
street alta point equi-distance rom "a.
rick and Henry streets ana run int
,t IN yrest ON Duke street seventeen
~, feet. thence north parallel WIN
Horny street lightweight (os) feet 10
sixteen nGl foot alley; thence east VIII
said alley parallel with Duke street seV
enteen az feet; thence in a stralgn
line TO the beginning, with the rlgnt .
way over said alley all appurtenahc''
thereto belonging. oeae,
Terms of sale-Cash. A deposil Oh ~,
dollars $500 will be required at the llnl i
of sale. All conveyancing ~ Inc coS' y
purchaser or purchasers tn ,sI Sr.,,..ao
LEO. p. HARLOW, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
REV. G. B. STRICKLER, D. D.,
COMING.

DR.. Owens B. Strickler, Professor
OF Theology at Union Seminary, Rich
mond, has agreed to preach for bis
pupil, Rev. J. r. Sewer, at the Second
Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning and evening. DR.. Stricken
stands without a peer among his fellow
preachers. His thoughts are deep but
clear and lucid, while his style is
simple and plain Before coming to
the Seminary he was pastor OF the
largest Presbyterian Church in the
south, the Central Church Of Atlanta.
DR.. Stricken will doubtless be heard
by large congregations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
THE NEW PARSONAGE.

Ground has been broken on south
Washington street, adjoining the Young
Peoples building for the erection OF a
parsonage for the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. The new building will
be- % feet front, will set back 8 feet
from the building line, and run back
80 feet. A handsome porch will be
placed in front The building will be
three stories, aud will contain ii rooms
bath aud reception hall. Mr.. Thomas
II. Nelson is the contractor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
TOOLS STOLEN.

Thieves last night stole all the tools
belonging to seven carpenters who are
working for Mr. J.W. Devers, the con-
tractor for the new dwelling now be-
ing erected for Mr.. H. G. Linn in
George Washington Park, short dis
tauce west OF the golf club house OF
Shooters Hill. The police OF this city
have been notified and they are en-
deavoring to locate the thieves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

The Ridgway Company, New York
city, publishers of Everybody's, pre-.
sent this month to the public a second
magazine, entitled Adventure. 1t is
devoted to stories OF action and adyen-
ture and many we'll known writers
contribute to the attractive first issue.
Two serials are begun, noticeably one
by Gouverneur Morris and the complete
novelette, of this month. The Crook
and the Doctor" is thrillingly inter
esting. E. Alexander Powell, F. R. q.
S., tells in Exile OF the Outlands" OF
the The Men that Can't Come Back. "
when was King in Botel-Tabago
and Lion hunts in east Africa" are
good articles and thirteen short stories
complete this number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
RIVER NOTES.

A torpedo boat passed up the rlver
this morning.
The three-masted schooner Samuel
ID. Hubbard has arrived at W. A.
Smoot & Co.'S wharf She will be load
ed with railroad ties by the Virginia
Timber Company for Boston.
The schooner Five Sisters has ar
rived from Coles Landing with lumber
for w. A. SmOOt d Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
ACCUSED DISMISSED.

There we're but two cases before the
Police Court this morning. A young
man had been arrested tor removing
some articles from the front OF a dry
goods store. The proprietor failed to
appear and the accused was dismissed.
The young man was drinking at the
time he committed the offense. Another
young man, who was charged with Inn
proper conduct in the street, WAS fined
S15O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
RECEPTION FRIDAY NIGHT.

The Westminster League will give a
reception 10 the members and friends
Of the Presbyterian Church in the lee
ture room of the church tomorrow
evening. A most interesting pro-
eramme has been arranged which ia
cludes several selections by Mrs. A. L.
Hanson the talented reader OF wash
i1ston. but formerly Of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME

There will be an entire change OF
vaudeville features and pictures at the
new Opera House tonight. The star
attractions OF the past few nights have
given place to others which will for the
next three nights amuse Alexandra
theatre goers. 1t goes without saying
that the show will be up-to-date IN
every particular. The baseball fans
will enjoy Melvin and Bond who will
be ON the hill for tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
EvANGELIsTIc SERVICES.

Commencing next Sunday night
syangelistic services will be held nightly
at 7:i5 o'clock in the First Baptist
Church. Evangelist John +. Briggs
will conduct tue services. His speciality
will be the "old-time Gospel. There
will be special music led by large
chorus choir, under the direction Of
Mr.. ]. T. Preston.
Revival services are still being con-
Quoted nightly in Trinity M, Z. Church
and NJ. E. Church South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
BANK IN HANDS OF RECEIVERS

A petition asking that the Galileean
Fishermans' Bank. OF Hampton, be
placed in the hands of receivers, was
filed in the Circuit Court OF Elizabeth
City county on Tuesday. The petition was
presented on behalf OF John A. Smith,
a stockholder and depositor OF the
bank, and AYERS that the bank has
been mismanaged for a number OF
wears. that it is insolvent and that 1t
il without means OF meeting its obliga-
tons.
It is alleged, in the petition, that the
bank has liabilities aggregatlng Sd
O1O. 90 and assets aggregating SZo,
1874 so. There was no opposition to
the petition, and Judge Robinson I'M
mediately named Attorneys A. W.
Bassette. jr.. and B. A. Lewis receivers,
fixing their bond at $4,000 each.
There was no opposition to the recelV-
ership.
The GaliIean Bank is a colored
institution. and was organized IN 1871.
Though not large institution, the
bank was regarded for sometime as
being perfectly safe, and only recently
has its failure 10 realize upon its loans
forced it gradually down into an in
solvent condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

How would you like to be high flyer?
Do you know what it means to fly thru
space with death always staring you in
the face? Well, in the first place IL
means the eventual conquest of the air
and the aviator has got TO have nerve OF
he will come down considerably faster
than he went up. The kind of nerve
that will keep his head level even tho
his machine isn't Folks that eat those
irresistibly delicious Auth Sausages, Pud
dings and Food Products from Blond
helms Auth Stand and Market are ca
pable of accomplishing most anything
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

The pleasant purgstive effect expe-
rienced by all who use Chamberlain g
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition OF the body and mind
which they create, makes one feel joy
full. Sold by w. F, Creighton and
Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

With a copy of decree for divorce be
obtained last month in Fairfax county,
Va, A. ]. Wedderburn, ir., today filed
in the District Supreme Court an an
swer to the petition of his wife, Helen
Pollock Wedderburn, for maintenance
OF their FIVE year-old child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
THE WEATHER.

The weather was fair and mild early
this morning, with a southerly breeze.
Later in the day the heavens became
cloudy and light rain accompanied
by a brisk southwesterly wind set in
this afternoon. The Weather Bureau
predicts brisk northwest winds and
cooler weather for tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
FELL DOWN STAIRS.

Mrs. Sarah Adams fell down the
stairsteps at her residence on south
Lee street on Tuesday night and was
painfully injured. She was carrying a
lighted lamp in her hand at the time,
but fortunately it did not break nor
explode.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
LOCAL BREvITIES.

The water mains will be flushed to-
morrow morning.
Allie WEIGH employed at the Auth
Market, fell from his bicycle this morn
ing and fractured his knee cap. He
was attended by DIR. NJ. d. Delaney.
A charter has been granted to
Charles H. Potter & Co. Qnc.), Alex
andria. Charles H. Potter, president;
E. D. Williams, secretary; L. N. Hew-
lett-all OF Washington, d. c. Capital:
Maximum, $25, 900; minimum, s., 00OI
Objects: Blank book and stationery
business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

The famous University Of Toulouse,
France, founded in the thirteenth
century, was swept by fire today. The
actual loss to the buildings is estimated
to be at least 81 600, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
AUCTION SALE TOMORROW.

Captain r. +. Knox, aucuoneer,
will offer at public sale at lO:SO
O'Clock tomorrow morning at oo9
Oronoce street, valuable lot OF house
hold furniture, etc, including q large
and valuable library.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

No business OF general interest was
transacted at the meeting last night OF
Fitzgerald Council, Knights of Column
bus. Two applications for member
shin were received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
PLENTY OF OYSTERS.

There is at present a plethora o.
oysters at the wharyes OF this city. They
sell at from 80 to 40 cents bushelt
ahi sales SIC slow even at these fig
ures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

ATOTICE-Having qualified as execu-
~ tresses of the will Of tho late SAL
LEY. NAcDANIEL,a all persons indebt-
cd 70 said estate are directed 10 make
nrompt settlement Of the same, and All
persons TO whom the said estate IS IN
debted are directed to present their
claims properly certihed ior pagy payment
JENNIE Y. SUMMERS,
OLIVIA w. EVANS,
,,.,s lot Executresses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
Weather Probabilities.

For this section showers this afternoon
or tonight; colder tonight. Friday fair
and much colder; brisk southwesterly,
shining to northwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY
Judge j. B. I. Thornton, presiding.
Com. VS.. /. w. Burrell, indicted for
an assault at Luna Park last June; jury
and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sunlrises tomorrow at6sz2a IN. ana sets
at sos p. IN. High water at 4iaa' m ano
$40 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
BOY KILLED BY A CARTRIDGE

Biting on a 3S-caliber cartridge IN
his home in Haverstraw, n. y, early
yesterday, S-year-old Joseph LebantI'
whose mother died a year ago, and
whose father had gone to work IN a
brick yard, was instantly killed by the
explosion OF the shell. Only little
.Joseph's brother was in the house at
the time. He ran screaming 10 neigh
bors.
The two little boys we're getting
ready to go to school. Little Joseph
remembered he had to have pencil
and hunted around the house for It.
He came across loaded cartridge IN
one OF the drawers he dived into, and
not knowing about such things put the
shell into his mouth. Then he bit
down on the cartridge until it ex-
ploded.
The bullet pillow d its way through
the boys head, and he fell dead.
Neighbors who rushed into the house
a few minutes later found little Joseph s
body on the floor.
A brother of the dead boy was
drowned several years ago, and another
baby brother died six months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

Samuel Clements Mark Twain left
an estate worth over $1,000 His
daughter is the sole heir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
COMFORTABLE SHIRTS.
Tomorrow, Friday, is Remnant Day

accumulate become to the Stock we
give our best business energy friday OF each week this mnantd
clear all so lar as possible the week
business the mnansthe smaller the
prices the quicker distribution lower even an usual
few not SD much we don
the beautiful fall goods hence we must
they vi bring Everything marked sell quickly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-Al

A DEMONSTRATORS NO I'll { E-A1
N persons having claims against The
estate of JOSEPH DREIFUS, deceased,
are requested TO present the same. prop
erly authenticated, to the undersigned.
and ali persons indebted 10 SAID estate
are required 10 make immediate pay
ment h. ii. COX,
Sergeant Admr of Joseph Dreiius, decd.
OQt27 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

xxTIsH to purchase IN interest in an es-
w tablished Fire Insurance Agency,
with services. Hustler, can give re-
turns. References furnished. G. w.
STUART, 800 Jackson street, st; PAUL.
MINI, VeE-' Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
PROPOSALS.

nRoPosALS.-Proposals will be re-
ceiyed until u o'clock noon, Wed
nesdav. october 26th, 1910, at the ottlce
Of the The CITY Engineer for sweeping King
Si e and other vitrifed brick SQUARES,
on Saturday night between the hours o, Of
II o. m. saturday and q, m. Sunday Tor
the term of one year. Schedule. condl-
lions and specifications can be had from
the City Engineer, pr,rrp
Chairman Committee on Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
FIRE STARTS AT FUNERAL

In bending over a casket to kiss the
face of 19-year-old Letivia di Napoli
during funeral services at her home In
Boston, yesterday, relative upset a
candle aud set fire TO the house. The
girls BODY was partially incinerated and
5000 damages done to the Di Napoll
home. Mourners tried 10 carry the
blazing coffin to the street, but the
flames forced them to drop it and save
their own lives. After the fire was ex-
tinguished new casket was obtained
and the body taken 10 cemetery. Inc
girls mother became hysterIcal during
the Gre and tore handful OF hair from
her head. She is III critical CONDITION.
Hampton Magazine for November
which has been received from its pub
fishers in New York, is full OF good
reading from cover to cover. 10 us iead,
ing article, The Girl that Disappears
General Bingham, formerly ponce
commissioner of New York, handles
the question OF white slavery most
forcefuIly and practically. FREDERICK
Palmer contends, in an article con-
tributed by him, that the United states
is behind in military aviation; Rheta
Dorr in THE Child's Day in Court"
describes the juvenile court In Cleve-
land as an ideal one. "Tottering Polit-
ical Machines" and The Passing
of Pills and Powders" are interesting
articles, and five clever stories, Plays
and Players" Personalities" editor
ials and current comment complete
this attractive issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

NTOTICE-The mains Of the AleXan,,
~ dria Water Company will be tusnee
FRIDAY, October >, beginning AT a
m, Housekeepers will take notice ana
suppIv themselves with water.
eet26 ii GEO uHLERi Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27

The date for opening of proposals mas
been extended to Wednesday, Novem-
ber2.
octlS I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-27
City Bargains

Fine Business property King Street centrally
located frontage of AZ feet and depth Of $50 feet
Buildings in fine condition. Rented at SIS per month
Price 10000.
coy little home 70 $3.50. A two-story
frame dwelling with six rooms bath and pantry side
alley Has fine range and latrobe stoves Rents for
1905 per month. One half square north of King
street. in good neighborhood
new home in the north section. Two story
frame dwelling, with sis rooms. bath and pantry.
House has all convenience including electric lights.
sanitary plumbing, atrobe heaters gas range and dome
electrical fixtures Frontage 40 feet, depth 100 feet
Price 81 900. 5000 cash. balance at SIS per month.
Save rent and own your own home
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1910-01-21
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
lContinued from page one. }

animals .herefrom, for which the over !
seer NAV be allowed the sum OF 500
per day. and 1t is further ordered ordered
shat when any overseer shall remove
n dsad animal from any stream, that
he take copy Of all marks and brands
anpearing on the animal and report
the same 10 the Board. so that me
owner OF such animal may De cna' So 81,
,,1fh The cos. OF removing II from the
stream.
Any person knowing Of dead AM.
mai being in any stream Is requested
10 notify the road oyeraeer cf the o's-
trics Immediately
The board has under consideration
the maintenance and repair OF INC
roads Of the county and the following I
order Is hereby made
Tho several 1osd Districts Of the
eo.,nfv shsll receive the amounts set
onoosite the same for the repair for
~ ne year 1910. exelusiuc Of the
amount that may be collected Tor