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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
THE CAMERON CLUB.

On Monday night, December l2th'
the Camel on Club is anticipating WITH
great deli, at an address 10 be delivered
by Col. Hilary A. Herbert, eK-secre'
tary Of tho navy, under Mr.. Cleveland.
He will give 8 sketch OF some OF bis
experiences, and "Reminiscences" will
bs the title OF bis address.
This lecture is to be given IN place
OF the ole that was omitted in the
spring, and those holding tickets for
the course OF lectures last winter will
be admit free, and for them il will
not be necessary to present coupon
at the door.
Those OF having had the course
tickets las year, and desiring TO avail
themselves Of this great opportunity,
to hear his gentleman who has a
national reputation as q speaker, can
secure ii kets OF admittance at the
door. tt lecture will be held at Lee
Camp Hat and the officers OF that or
organization have been invited to al
tend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
A JUVENILE TRAMP'S EXPERT
RNCE.

Suffering from the pangs OF stsrya-
ton aud half frozen. Herbert Nc
Gladden., II years old son OF George
W. McCadden, OF Brooklyn, N. T.
was found yesterday afternoon in an
leo compartment OF refrigerator car
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad at unior
station Baltimore.
With the ambition to see the sights
OF the country, young McCadden lei'
his home about nine months ago. de
had been interested in horse racing.
For the last two weeks he was a
Savannah, Ga, where he became
stranded, He rode the bumpers oil
freight train from Savannah to Peters
burg, Va, arriving there Monday after
noon.
Monday night the lad went into th'
freight yards OF the Pennsylvania Rail
road at Petersburg. aud finding train
making up" for Baltimore, climbed
on top OF one OF the cars and lowered
himself into the ice compartment OF
refrigerator car. The train passet
Alexandria yesterday morning anC
reached union station, in Baltimore in
the afternoon. The brakeman va
about to disconnect the car in which
was McCadden when he heard the rap
OF the lad on the door. Upon invest
CATION, he found the youth In the com
partment, weak and faint.
Lieutenant Klineielter got him
dinner. He devoured the meal with
out knife or fork, 80 hungry was he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Mrs, Mary Locke
Rust, wife OF DR.. D. N. Rust, who
died in Washington, on Monday, will
take place from Christ Church tomor-
row morning at IL o'clock. The ser
vices will be conducted by Rev. w. j
Morton, rector OF that church and Rev
H. B. Lee, OF Charlottesville. The
psllbearers will be the four sons OF the
deceased, Messrs. 7. L. Rust, R. n
Rost. J.-6. Rust and D. n. Rust jr
and Messrs. Harry L. Rust and R. @
PendIston. The interment will be IL
Ivy Hill cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
rHp wrNrRY WEATHER.

Snow continued TO fall again las
night, and and at times there we a,
heavy flaws OF wind. Clearing condi
tions followed early this morning a
wb;c,, time the mercury in the Their
mometer was down to 81 degrees. II
became much milder during the day.
According to an announcement IS
sued by the weather bureau, the storm
that has ragged over this section contin'
uousIv for almost As hours, depositinf
in .ome places nearly two feet of snow
Il about to depart. The average snow
falI hereabouts is 10 inches. Tonight
the temperature, it is predicted, viii
get down to the 26 degree mark, and
tomorrow, it is predicted, the sun viii
reduce the snow 10 slush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
RUMMAGE SALE.

A rummage sale under the auspices
OF Mount Vernon Chapter D. A. r.,
will be held on Friday, Saturday and
Saturday night OF this week at Sol
Cameron street, for the benefit OF
Pohiek Church. II those having house
hold articles, old rugs, mattingS, DIS
carded clothing, shoes, hats, ETC., that
they may wish to contribute to this
sale, will notify Mrs. William A.
Smoot, No. I'LL 0ronoco street, a
wagon will be sent to collect the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
Thlrtr.fIre Killed IN fsattle.

Paris, Dec. 7.-Thirty-fye killed,
sixty nine wounded and eighteen
missing represent the French losses
in the battle OF Drijele, in French
West Africa, according to an announce.
men,Etoday by the colonial min sterl
The battle was fought on November 9
the French column, under, Lieut.
Col. Mol being opposed by the com
bined forces Of the Sultans OF Ouadai
Messalit and Doudsmoursh. Twenty,
eight sharpshooters, two commissioner
and Ave non-commissioned Officers
made up the killed on the French side.
The natives losses are reported al
several times heavier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
MASTER MASON'S DEGREE CON
FRRRED.

The Master Mason's degree was con-
ferred on candidate Of Andrew Jack
son Lodge Of Masous by the Past
Masters Association OF Alexandria last
night. An oyster supper was served at
the close OF the meeting. Officers OF
the Past Masters Association are: j. E.
Alexander, president; A. G. Uhier,
6rst vice president; E. f. Downham,
second vice president; John r. Chap
man, third vice president; NJ. i. Din
viddie, secretary; r. w. Fuller,
treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

vy1RGINfA--In the Clerks Once OF
v Corporation Court Of the City OF
Alexandria, on the 9Th day Of Decsm'
Der, 1910.
Anna Elizabeth Moudy W. John Luther
Moudy. In chancery.
Mono. The object of this suit Is to
obtain for the plaintiff, Anna Elizabeth
Moudy, an absolute divorce from the
defendant, John Luther Moudy, on the
grounds OF wilful desertion and abandon
nent for more than three years prior TO
the Institution of this suit.
It appearing by an affidavit hled IN
this cause that the defendant, John
Luther Moudy, is nonresident OF this
State:
II is Ordered, That said defendant
appear here within fifteen daysRfter due
publication of this order, and do what Is
necessary TO protect his interest 10 this
suit and that a copy Of this order 30
forthwith inserted IN the Alexandra Ga
zette, a newspaper published In tae city
Of Alexandra, once q week for four sue
cessiye weeks, and posted at the mont
door Of the Court House Of this city.
A copy--TEsTE
Z NEWELL 5, GREENAWAYj- Clerk.
samHeTe, BTsnFI Pc essf FsW'W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
OPERA HOUSE.

Notwithstanding the inclemency
OF the weather, the Opera House was
largely attended last night to see one
Of the best shows that has been there
this season. Edward Estes in his char
balancing feat was exceptionally good.
Miss Rose Stanley. the singing come
dicnne, is also very good, and re-
ceiyed much applause. Last, but not
least are Zarelli and DeAmy. the
clowns, who kept the audience in an
no roar OF laughter from start to
finish. Those attending the Opera
House tonight will undoubtedly see an
excellent show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
Personal.

Miss Edith Bentley, OF Sandy Spring,
is visiting the Misses Fawcett on Prince
street.
The Misses Lloyd have issued Ioyi-
tations for q reception rendered MISS
Nellie s. Uhler this seasons debutante'
Mrs. D. ]. Howell has issued invita-.
tons for cards on the afternoon oil
Wednesday the 14th.
Mr.. Francis Daingerfeld has return
ed from visit to Mr.. Douglas Brooke
at the Botetourt in Norfolk. j.
Miss Jean Brent, who has been visit
inng Miss Elsie Parish in Richmond,
bias returned to her home in this CITY.
Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, OF Alexandria
is the house guest OF Miss Mamie
Davenport. Richmond Virginlan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
BROTHERHOOD RAILROAD TRAIN
MEN.

At the regular meeting OF r. E. Lee
Lodge, No. 418, Brotherhood Railroad
Trainmea, held last night at their hall
on King street, the following officers
we're elected: E. L. Payne, president
r.. G. Carter, vice president; H. A.
Lipseomb, secretary; NJ. F. Kerrick,
treasurer; G. E. Simpson, collector
Hugh Crockett, agent official publica-
ton; L. D. Mellon, delegate to the con-
yention, and DR.. 8. 3. Moore, medical
examiner. Four new members to the
Trainmen we're also received at thi;
meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
TREE KINpERGARTRN.

The monthly meeting Of the direc-
tors Of the Alexandria Free KinderRsr'
ION Association, was held yesterday
afternoon. A donation OF rubber tips
ior the kindergarten chairs had been
reesived, also contribution OF 81 each
rom Rev. Mr.. Sewer and Mrs. 4. d.
Dodge. The board OF directors wish 70
extend their thanks to Mr.. Hsnsbor'
oush for his work ia adjusting the rub
her tips 10 the chairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
CORPORATION COURT.

The grand jury term Of the Corpora
tioa Court will commence on Monday
next. The following cases will come
before the grand jury:
John Jones, charged with stealing
from the person. =,
George W. Jones, charged with sell
ing cocaine unlawfully.
Adolphus Robinson, charged with
stealing 1921 from George w. Pettey
Scott Blackwell, charged with Hnlaw
fol shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
LADY MAcCABEES.

The Lady Maccabees last night elect
ed the following officers: Past com
mander, Mrs. Zachary; commander
Mrs. Watley; lieutenant commander
Mrs. Rosa Leake; record keeper
Mrs. Annie B. Bladen, chaplain
Mrs. Fannie Clapdore; sergeant, Mrs
Amy Weech, lady-at-arms, Mrs. j. H.
Mansfield; sentinel, Mrs. Eliza Miller
nickel. Mrs. Fannie Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
SMITHS PICTURES.

Tonigh, looks like q big night 81
Smiths. The following pictures viii
BE presented: The Life Of Napoleon
Bonaparte and Empress Jossphsne OIL
France" Nike the Housemaid, +" and
IN request, The Worlds Champion,
ship Baseball Series, 1910, Athleicl
vs.. Cubs" will be exhibited. Snith'i
pictures ways please.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.

A meeting Of the congregation OF
the Second Presbyterian Church will
DO held tonight for the purpose Of taxi
ing action in regard to the resignation
Of Rev. J. r. Sewer as pastor. Steps
will also be taken toward calling a
minister 10 fill the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

VTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks. once OF
Y the Corporation Court oil the Slty oi
Alexandria, on the 9th day OIL Decon'
Der, 1910.
TAYLOR Morrison, James Morrison, RIOS
allie Morrison. Edith MORRISON. mary
ShuItice and William w. Shultce, hsr
husband; Fannie A. Clark, Charles L.
Clark, George L. klipstein, Mary l.
Harryman aud Harry e. Harry , llan'
her husband, and kebecca 1. ALP
stain comnlainauts, VS.. Edward Z.
Cooner Annie Cooper Kennedy,
ReTtha Brewer. Edward Q. Lord, VIII
liam n. Lord, Thomas G. Ltppincott'
William Lippincott, Caroline T. =.
Gaskill and j. n. Gaskiil, her husband;
Hannah Lippincett, Martha tarqunar
and II. III. Farquhar, her husband
Hannah c. Edwards and Y. G. EDWARDS,
her husband: Lewis G.. Jessups, James
Jessup. John Jessup, Name KRONER
and b. KRONER, her husband; west
Jessun. SalIie Voofheesand JohnVoor
hees. her husband; Cooper Jessup.
- Jessup, widow Of d. Cooper Jes-
SIM. deceased; Benajah Andrews, Clara
Sneed and - Sneed, her husband
Mary -, formerly Mary Andrews,
and -, her husband; Clara Bon
sail and William S. Bonsani her nus,
band; Edwin c. stokes, - Stokes aud
Anna Stokes, his wife; - Andrews,
widow OF d. Andrews, deceased, and
IJszie Curtis and - Curtis, her hus-
band, II living, and their unknown
heirs, If any Of them be dead, deien-
dants. In ohancery.
Memo. The object of this suit Is 10
sell the real estate particularly descrio-
cd fn the bill situate partly In the city
Of Alexandria and partly In the county
M Alexandria, Virginia, of which Lewis
Cooper and Charles NJ. Taylor diec seiz-
ed and possessed as tenants In common,
and for the distribution OF the proceeds
OF tho sale among the parties entitled
thereto according to their respective
Re- appearing by an affidavit filed In
this cause that all of the defendants are
1on-residents OF this State:
IL Is Ordered, That said defendants
appear here within fifteen days after due
publication of this order, and do Whist rs
necessary to protect their interests IA
this suit, and that copy OF this order pc
forthwith inserted In the Alexandrla
Gazette, O newspaper published IN the
City Of Alexandria, once week TOT toul
g,iccessive weeks, and posted at the ironE
door of the Court House or this city,
NEWELL 3. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
John NJ. Johnson and Samuel K.
Fisher, p. q. aeeL M1H.m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
OYSTER SUPPER.

The Woman's Auxiliary to X. T..
Lee Camp will hold its annual oyster
supper in Confederate Veterans Build
ing tomorrow evening. Supper will be
served from 6 to 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

Cents Stylish, up-to-date footwear
adds materially TO your appearance.
We have the exclusive styles, such as
THE HISS, REGAL, WAI.K0VER,
BR0cToE COOPERATIVE, &c. ]. a,
Marshall 4 Bro, 4ss King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
Sun and Tide Table
Weather Probabilities.

For this section cloudy tonight and
Thursday; not much change In tempe
ra;uce; lowest temperature tonight abou.
y degrees; moderate southwest ana
w twinds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

A joint meeting OF the J. W, Jack
son Council, No. IS, and Belle Haven
Council, No. 6, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will
bs held tonight when degrees will be
conferred on class of candidates be-
fore the executive board of the state.
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r. {, KNIGHT,
Bookselierand stationer.
62l6a3625 King Street.
FoR BEST.

C0R RENT.-HOUsE No. Si3 rcrth,
Il Washington street; 9 rooms ana
bath. Apply at ~ nerts WasnipE ou
sisssh sss''s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
Santa Claus Headquarters.

For this coming week, beginning to-
night. MONDAY, many attractive values
will be offered In Boys aud Girls Toys,
Dolls, Games, etc. We will cbesrfally
put them aside II a small deposit Is made
on them. No such stock was ever dis
played In Alexandria before, and no
such values ever offered. Without boast
ing this Is truly the Toy Store OF THIS
city. Remember Santa Claus makes
this his headquarters, ono day little
later he win make bis appearance on our
roof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
OYSTERS Elgin Creamery butter, On
Pound Prints, 3Sc.

Loudoun County Roll Butter, 300 ib.;
Good Cooking Butter, &c; Guaranteed
Eggs, SOC dozen; largo cans Best Toma-
toes, 25c: 4 cans string Beans, 25c; cans
Early June Peas, 25c; cans Sugar Corn,
25o; Green Mountain Potatoes, white
and mealy, 69c bushel; 8 large cans Van
Camps Milk, 25c. W. T. WOOLLS q
SON.
Do you know how il feels 10 sit down
to your meals without an appetite OF
anything OH the table to. give you on
appetite? OF course you DO You also
know that when those lrreslstibly delic.
lous Auth Sausages and Puddings are on
the table, you always have an appetite
"The taste tells the tale" Keep up your
Vitality by keeping in condition. Come
10 BIondheim's Auth Stand or Markell
for the finest assortment OF food products
In Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

TOR RENT.-One well FURNISHED
T. ROOM for gentleman at IOl Prince
street dec7 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

A civil service examination was hello
at the postoffice building today fol
substitute clerk-carrier.
There will be an important meeting
OF the Lady Board of Managers OF the
Children's Home, at 8 p. h. Thursday
at the Home.
John w. Riley has transferred his
liquor license to J. F. Wells, and W.
III. Broughton has transferred bis
license to J. w. Riley.
AS heretofore stated, Alexandra
Lodge OF EIks will tonight give char
ity ball, at their new hall. The pro-
ceeds will 60 to furnishing dinner foi
the poor OF Alexandria on Christina;
day.
Nimrod Jackson, colored, was fined
Is in the Police Court this morning FOL
disorderly conduct. Sadie Jackson,
colored, charged with a similar ofienser
was dismissed. These we're the only
cases before the court.
Fire Warden M. L. Price and Dr.
Dunn have returned from Richmond
where they went to purchase two
horses for the Columbia Fire Company.
They purchased pair OF fine sorreil
horses for $3.50. The animals reached
this city today.
The snow which covers the ground
makes street traffic very difficult and
throughout tho day many horses have
fallen, and some OF them have been ia
jured. In many instances the owner:
of horses have refused to let them come
on the street.
Chief Pettey Of the fire department
today received letter from the Corby
Baking Company in Washington ex'
pressing their thanks for the prompt
manner in which the department re-
sponded on Sunday and succeeded in
saving the company's property from
destruction by fire on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

The Fsieadsbip Veteran Fire As
spslpiIou viii give . SMOKER tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

RUgBE q SHOES FOR EVERYBODY
Lowest prices. ], 4, Nsnhsu 4 Bro,
42s King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07

Skating Rink at Armory Hall tonight
The best amusement in the city. A
good time for all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-07
spgcIAL FOR THIS WEEK.

SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK.
"A great big $3.50 Doll for OIL. 50; 81. 80 Doll
forsi.OO Nosueh bargain was ever offer
ed the public. We have 3 dozen and two
left OF the one, and g dozen and OF the
other II order that you may get the
pick shop early.
KEEN KUTTER KUTLERY
Make the finest of presents. We have q
full line OF Carvcrs, Knives and FORKS,
Rayors safety and straight bhdee), Pen.
knives. Scissors, Ia sets; Tools, TOOL
Cabinets for boys and man rom Ys.0o 70
$500. Also a line OF Silver spoons,
Knives aud Forks.
LEATHER GOODS.
{ Our line Of Leather Goods for ladies
aud gentlemen cannot be surpassed.
Handbags IN a variety Of new and pretty
Mems Shaving Sets, Mugs, Brushes,
Elegant Siiver-fnounted Toilet Sets,
Shaving Mirrors, etc.
CANDIES.
Try Our delicious Candies, consisting
OF Lowney's best; Bonbons, Chocolate
Drops, Kisses, Solid Milk Chocolates,
Pure French Candles and Benedett0 AL
Iegrette Chocolates and Bon Bons In ]
h., l 10. aud lib, boxes.
r. {. KNIGHT,
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xxTANTED.-LODGERS (gentleman
w and wife preferred) for two nice
rooms In a centrally located house, with
hot water heat, gas and electric light ana
hot and cold water in bath room. With
In a couple Of minutes walk from X ing
and Washington streets. Address 10"
Gazette office. deco 80 Z
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HOUSE WANTED-Will pay fancy
price for q modern house, centrully To-
Gated and with modern convenience.
Address +. Gazette Otice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-25
State Association is in Session Today
with Large Attendance from
All Over the
District.
ROUND OF PLEASURE
Big Parade Today and Address by
Grand Secretary Robinson
on Duties Of the
Secretaries.

QUINCY, ILL.,, May 25.-The seventh
annual convention of the Illinois as
sociation of Elks met III this city yes
terday with a large number of dele
gates and visiting Elks present.
The morning session was given up
to the reception and registering ef
visiting delegates and Elks. During
the morning reception was held by
the members of Quincy lodge No. 100
for the visitors at the club rooms of
the lodge. This was continued
throughout the afternoon and early
evening.
The early registration was such as
to insure the largest attendance at
this convention of any that has ever
been held in the state. At the close Of
registering on the first day practically
all the lodges of the state association
were represented, and with the arriv-
al of the visitors and delegates today
the number of visitors in the city will
reach the 1900 mark, If it does not
exceed that.
1t had been the intention of the con-
vention to give an exemplification of
the work of the order at Highland
park during the evening Of the first
day of the convention, but after com
municating with the grand exalted
ruler this part oil the program was
omitted, and the work will be given
4 at the local lodge rooms this morn
| ing.
/ During the evening the visiting
ladies were given a reception and
| whist at the local club rooms, while
the delegates and visiting -,lks spent
| the time in a social session at High.
land park.
The program for today will include
the feature event of the convention
and the parade promises to be all that
has been claimed for it by the com
mittee in charge.
At o'clock there will be a meeting
of the exalted rulers arr secretaries
at the club rooms. At o'clock the
/ first business meeting of the conven
ton will be held at the Empire thea
ter. At this session paper will be
read on the Duties of Secretaries,
by Grand Secretary Robinson.
In the afternoon the first thing or
the program will be the annual parade
Of the association. This will be fol
lowed by the championship baseball
game between the Olney team and {
team representing the Quincy lodge
This will be free to Elks and theil
families, as will the various othel
features Of the convention.
In the evening there will be vau
deville show at the Empire theatre
given by number of the visiting
Elks, assisted by local talent A
Highland park during the evenins
there will also be given a spring fes
tival