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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
shoals studded win wrecks.

Vineyard Haven, Mass Dec. u
Mariners who arrived here today re-
ported conditions along the coast OF
Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Sounds as the worst for many years.
The mate OF belated fishing schooner
declared the shoals fairly bristled with
wrecks. the skeletons OF eight vessels
near Cross Rip alone punching the
waves. Half.Moon shoals showed the
sticks of two-master, Handkerchief
shoal showed another, and thrce-mas-
ter on Stone Horse. On Pollocks Ripes,
and Nantucket Great Point, other
wrecks endangered. navigation as they
are for the most part in the regular
lar channel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
johnson haunted by Chauffeur.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-That Jack john
SON. championship heavyweight career
came near being ended 10y bullet, be-
came known here today, when the big
pugilist appeared to prosecute Castor
Befait, his former chauffeur, who was
arrested after he had cleared Johnson's
home with q revolver Lefait, John
son says, appeared at the pugilist's
home late last night and asked for him.
Told that TIE fighter was absent, the
chauffeur is said to have drawn revolt
yer and searched the house, while the
Johnson family fled in terror to the
street When detectives arrived on the
scene. the chauffeur had vanished.
Later, it is said, he,.returned in a tabi-
cab to a corner near the Johnson home,
supposedly TO LAY" for the pugilist
There he was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Tenement Dynamlted.

New York, Dec. 27.-More than 10C
persons living in the six-story tenement
at 502 west 18th street were thrown
into panic early today when Black
Handlers exploded a dynamite bomb,
blowing away the staircase and pre-
venting escape. The timely arrival OF
firemen and policemen, who took the
t linly clad persons out Of windows and
Of fire escapes, probably prevented sew
etal OF them from plunging to the
street. in their fright.
The building is owned by Salvatore
Catalano. an importer. Catslano is
rich. Ten days before Christmas be
received letter, signed Black Hand, "
demanding Christmas present" Of
81 900, telling him that il he did not
pay he would be given Christmas
present" in the shape OF bomb. Cat
alamo refused TO pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Mysterious Murder.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 27.-Although
twenty-five persons today visited the
morgue where the multilated body OF n
man found dead in the shrubbery north
of Highland Park is being held, no
clue to the identity OF the man has
been found. The police declare they
believe the man was killed outside OF
Detroit and the legless body shipped
here in box. A woman who visited
the morgue today declared that the
man resembled Walter or Morris Buck
meister, OF Akron, Ohio, but the au-
thorities do not lay stress on the identi-
fication,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Roosevelt and Taft.

New York, Dec. 27.-Theodorc
Roosevelt has not declared for the
nomination by the republican party in
1912 OF President William Howard
Taft. Roosevelt made his fact more
emphatic at his Offices in the Outlook
today.
"All OF this talk about me support
ing Mr.. TAFT 10 1913 isutterly absurd, "
he said. There has been nothing like
that discussed by me with anyone at
any time. And SO far as the state.
ments are concerned that Collector
L1eb has become a Taft lieutenant and
will apportion patronage in New York
for Mr.. Taft in order 10 secure the
STATE delegation for the presidents re-
nomination in 1912 know nothing more
of the matter than what have read in
the newspapers. So far as l know
there is nothing in it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
VIRGINIA. NEWS.

Justice Crutchfield, OF Richmond, on
Christmas eve pardoned 100 prisoners
in the Richmond jail who were serving
terms for drunkenness.
Mrs. Virginia Smith died at her
home in Leesburg Saturday from
paralysis. Two daughters and one son
survive her.
The north wing OF Ryland Hall, the
main building OF Richmond College,
was badly damaged by fire early Sun
day morning. The loss is estimated at
$50, 600, covered by insurance.
The Thomas farm, near Leesburg,
has been sold by John Hill Carter to
Vincent 7. Bly,, OF Ashland, Ore. The
estate contains 800 acres. and will be
converted by Mr.. Bly, into a fruit
farm.
Miss Martha Henkle Sommers was
married to Ernest Lamar Gostin, Of
Macon, Ga, on Saturday afternoon at
the residence OF the brides parents,
near Somerset, by Rev. w. P. Huddle,
OF Madison.
Governor Mann is in receipt OF the
resignation of Senator G. o. McAlex-
ander, OF the Twenty-sixth district.
The senator resigned to become post
master at Salem. Three seats in the
Senate are now vacant by resignation
those OF Senator Owen, Keezell and
McAlexander.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M.
Jordan, wife OF Charles K. Jordan, a
merchant OF Haymarket, who died in
the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital in Washington on Saturday,
we're held at her home yesterday after
noon, the body having been shipped
there that night. She was 60 years
OF age and besides her husband she is
survived by three daughters and two
sons.
Contributions to fund for students
OF Richmond College who lost every
thing in the fire which early Sunday
morning destroyed large part OF Ry-
land Hall, including the dormitorieS in
which sixty-three men lived, began to
come in TO President F. w. Boat
wright yesterday. Cash, checks and
pledges received by the head OF the in
stitution during the day amounted &c
between $500 and 5000, and it i:
known that other contributions are on
the way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
BURNED TO DEATH.

Clad only in her night robe and with
II a mass OF flames, Miss Lille Biller,
youngest daughter OF Postmaster II,
H. Biller, OF Orkney Springs, a we'll
known summer resort in Shenandoah
county, jumped from the second-story
window early Sunday morning and,
while running and screaming for help,
was burned TO death. The girl arose
before the rest OF the family on Christ
mas morning, and in some manner her
night clothing caught fire. She scream
ed, and jumped from the window, eyi;
IDENTIFY escaping unhurt from the drop,
as she arose and ran blindly until over
come. Her entire body was burned
and blistered when she was picked up
later.
Supposedly catching fire from the
girls burning attire, the Moutain View
Hotel, owned by her iather, was burn
ed to the ground, large building adj
joining it, anda large store and heavy
stock Of goods owned by Biller, we're
destroyed. The loss viii total many
thousand dollars, and the fire was the
largest exer occurring at the springs.
There were no further fatalities or cssu'
altiea,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. q
WHILE the Christmas season brings

WHILE the Christmas season brings
;ov 10 SO many households, the silent
rearer, who regards no season as too
fsaa6ed for swinging his scythe, often
gets in his work at time which pro-
duces terrible contrasts in homes.
This unwelcome guests who visits the
palace as we'll as the cottage, often
takes up his abode in households dur
ing the Christmas week, and after
causing anxious ones to pass weary
vigils, finally forces them aside, and
instead OF holly and mistleto, hutterlng
Grape is placed on doorknobs and that,
too. at time when Christmas bells
are ringing. Such scefes have been
enacted in several Alexandria house
holds since the last issue Of the Ga
zette. These sad happenings not only
cast the present holiday season into
an eclipse to the many TO whom de.
ceased ones were near and dear, but
on each succeeding anniversary dismal
"reminiscences are reproduced. While
such bereayements are fresh in the
souls of afflicted ones, it is futile TO
attempt to say anything TO soothe the
chill, cold ear of death. Such poig-
nant sorrows cannot be gilded, veneer
ed or hidden under banks OF flowers.
Time only can blunt the edge Of these
partings with loved ones. They who
SOW in tears shall reap in JOY" is a
heavenly whisper which appeals to all
on such occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
FIGHTING IN PERSIA.
British sailors and Tribesmen Clash
England Believed to be Responsible
for the Trouble.

British sailors and Trlbesmen CLASH
England Believed to be Responsible
for the Trouble.
London, Dec. 27.-Reports received
today from southern Persia ard from
Dihai, in Arabia, have alarmed the war
Office.
They indicate clearly that the recent
engagement between English sailors
from the cruiser Hyacinth and tribes
men at Dibai, in which fourteen sailors
and three times this number OF natives
we're slain, was only the beginning
OF widespread campaign against the
British, who are accused OF seeking the
permanent occupation of southern Per-
STA.
Dibai is being made the centre OF
operations and from this point hun
bred OF Persians are being supplied with
arms by gunrunners.
A dispatch from Bushire, on the
southern coast OF Persia, says that the
English consulate at Bandar Abbas, a
town OF strategical importance, has
been fortified against attack and that a
gun-platform has been erected outside
the consulate.
All mails to the north have been
discontinued and many OF the telegraph
lines have been cut.
The Kuhrgelus tribesmen north OF
Shiraz DESTROYED a number OF villages
and massacred many OF the inhabi-
tants
England is accused OF fomenting
the present disturbance for the purpose
Of creating such state OF disorder that
she will have an excuse for landing a
sufficient force to control the whole OF
southern Persia and thus facilitate her
reported scheme OF permanently oc-
cupying the country.
Months ago England and Russia
gave every indication of acting in con-
cert in the control OF Persia, Russia to
invade the northern part and England
the southern. The plan was then
blocked through the opposition Of
Germany and Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
PugIIIst,s Death 10 be InvestIgated.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. GA cor
oner's jury will today probe the facts
surrounding the death OF John Bar
mentier, aged IS, OF Green Bay, who
died in the ring during six round
bout here. Barmentier received punch
on the Adams apple at the end of the
fourth round. He went TO his corner
groggy and died soon afterward. 1t is
thought death was due to hemorrhage
OF the brain.
Bangor, Me-, Dee. 27.-City
physician Burgess today turned in a
sudden death, no autopsy, death
certificate on Mike Daily, former light
weight pugilist, who was found dead in
his cell in the police station here yes
terlay OF heart trouble.
DAILY had seen some long fights,
among them a 81 round fight in New
Orleans, being knocked out by Austin
Gibbons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

Farber, Mo-, Dec. 27.-Three train
men were killed in a head-on collision
on the Chicago & Alton Railroad near
here today. Passenger train No. 8
crashed into freight train, It is re-
ported several passengers we're injured.
Parkersburg, w. Va, Dec. 81
Four dead and three seriously injured
was the toll OF death OF o railroad
wreck on the Ohio river di-.lsion OF the
Baltimore & Ohio. nesr MERGERS Bot
tom, seven miles below Gallipolis
Ferry, w. Va, early this morning.
Owing to,a misinterpretation OF orders,
two fsst freights met jo headon col
Iie:on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

ANOTHER Christmas has come and
gone and being a double holiday
christmas Day falling on Sunday this
year, it was doubly enjoyable to the
many who otherwise are unable to
spend two days vacation The day
brought joy TO many for charity
seemed to be unbounded and the inter
change Of presents among the well-to-
do and the bestowal OF gifts to the
poor was thought by many to be more
general than for many years past The
holiday was sane and quiet one but
none the less enjoyable for this feature
as much Of the heretofore out-of-door
h lsiillaaggity was substituted indoor
sociability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Alleged Japanese Spy.

Manila. P. L., Dec. 27.-United
States military authorities today az
rested Japanese spy in Corregiior,
the island whose great Notifications
guard the entrance to Manila Bay.
The spy is said to have been caught
red handed with valuable military
sketches and maps in his possession.
He is being held. At the same time,
Japanese residents Of Manila are in-
censei today over the action OF the
military authorities in searching a
number Of houses and stores OF Japa-
nese residents here for hidden ex-
plosives. None was found. The search
was instigated by General Duyall, the
retiring commander Of the department
OF the Philippines, upon secret advices
he had received. Among the houses
searched by the military agents and
police was that OF the Manila manager
for the big japanese commercial
house Of Mitsui-Russian Company,
linoifad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
seizure of Rotton Eggs.

Jersey City, Dec. 27.-United States
Deputy Marshal Louis G. Beckham and
United States Food Inspector Herman
Lind today seized nine tons Of alleged
rotton eggs at the Merchants Refriger-
alton Company's plant. The warrants
for the seizure, which was issued by
United States Commissioner Carpenter,
describes the frozen liquid egg as
'flthy," decomposed and putrid
animal matter" Frozen egg, It has
no odor, but when thawed out the
government officers say, it emits a
stencil which is unbearable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

ACCORDING to today's Geographic
dispatches, the year is liable TO close
with wars and rumors OF wars. There
has been a clash in Persia between
British sailors and tribesmen, and
China and Japan are believed to be
preparing for war. 1t is also said that
China will have the moral support OF
the United States in the coming con
Nicf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Visitor Shot.

New York, Dec. 27.-Policeman
Matthew McGrath, the champion
weight thrower, was arraigned in the
Flatbush Court today on the charge Of
having shot George Walker, whom he
found in his home Sunday morning
and held without bail to the grand
jury. Walker will probably die. He de-
clares he went to the McGrath home at
the invitation OF Mrs. McGrath. This
is denied by both McGrath and his
wife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
War Between China and Japan Pre-
diefed.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 27.-A war be
tween China and Japan, with America
aiding the Chinese, Is predicted today
by the newspaper Reich. 1t prints an
alarming story OF strained relations be-
tween the two Oriental powers, and
publishes yladiyostok dispatches TO the
effect that an early outbreak Is ex-
reosed there. The recognized Japanese
suspicion Of China's increasing power
aud the reported rivalry between the
United States and Japan for the control
OF the Pacific are the only tangible
causes mentioned by the Reich in sup
port OF its story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
KIdnapper Sentenced.

New York, Dec. 81. --Disregarding
threats Of violence, County Judge Faw-
cett, in Brooklyn today, struck a vital
blow at Black Hand operations when
be sentenced two convicted Italian
blsckmaiIer's to not less than % years
nor more than 40 years and ten
months at hard labor in Sing Sing
prison. The couple were Ctanislo Pat
tenza and his female accomplice, Maria
Kappa, convicted Of holding two Ital-
ian boys prisoners in an attempt TO
extort ransom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

Many persons find themselves affect
ed with a persistent cough after an at
tack OF influenza. As this cough can
be promptly cured by the use OF Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy, it should not
be allowed TO run until it becomes
troublesome. Sold by W, +, creigh.
ton and Richard aibspu,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Two Men Burned to Death.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Dec. 27.-James
Mcdonald, of Scranton, and Benjamin
Jones, OF Midvale, we're burned TO
death today as n result OF an oil lamp
exploding. Michael Mcdonald, a
brother OF one OF the victims, is dying
in the City Hospital. The explosion
occurred while the three men we're
playing cards, and in some manner the
lamD was upset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Fire in a Publishing House.

New York, Dec. 27.-Ten iiremen
we're overcome today in an early morn
ing fire, which caused 100000 worth
OF damage to the plant Of the Munro
Publishing Company, 24-26 Vande-
water street. The fire gave the firemen
the hardest fight they have had in
months. The streets became filled
with smoke and the fremen placed
two 1900 candle power searehlights at
work. For a time it was feared the fire
would get beyond control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

DO the right thing II you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once:
Don't touch the catarrh powders and
snuffs. for they contain cocaine. Ely's
Cream Balm releases the seoretions that
ipfiame the nasal passages and the throat,
whereas medicines made with mercury
merely dry up the secretions and leave
you no better than you we're. In word,
EIy's Cream Balm IL real remedy, not
a delusion, All druggists, 50 cents, or
mailed By Ely BFphi 70 WsTepskeet
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Two CbIIdren Burned to Death.

Columbus, o., Dec. 27.-When Mrs.
William Sheets returned from a trip to
the neighborhood grocery shortly be-
fore noon today she found her two little
daughters, Myrtle aged 4, and Marga-
ret aged 2, burned to death. They had
played with the fire in the kitchen
range
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
TO Receive Annuity.

Dayton, O., Dec. 27.-An annuity
OF 81, 900 a year is to be settled by the
Wright Brothers, aviators, upon the
widow and children OF Ralph JohnstoDe,
the aviator. who was KILLED while
fyirg for the Wrights at Denver. This
announcement was made today by
Manager G. NJ. Russell, OF the Wright
Company. Mrs tombstone will return
In the near future to her home In
Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Ranks in Hands of superintendent.

New York, Dec. 27.-State Superin-
tendent of banks o. II. Cheney today
took possession Of the Northern Bank
Of New York, having nine branches
throughout the city. The institution
has a capital of 100000 and had a
book surplus on November 10, 1910,
Of 1886, 900. Its deposits at that time
were 81; 912. 5S3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

The peculiar properties OF Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy have been
thoroughly tested during epidemics
Of influenza, and when it was taken in
tina we have not heard OF single
case OF pneumonia. Sold BY W, +,
Creighton and RIehsTd gibsppl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
Etna Again in Eruption.

Paris, Dec. 27.-Mt. EtnR is again in
violent eruption, according to Naples
dispatch in today's lntrausigeant. No
details are given, bat il is said that the
eruption is the worst in years and that
a catastrophe is feared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

The greatest danger from influenza
is OF its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obyiatsd by using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, as il not only cures in
fiuenza, but counteracts any tendency
OF the disease towards pneumonia.
Sold by w. F. Creighton and Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

A dispatch from London says BIZ
Lang, the Australian pngilist, and Jack
Burns, OF California, met in a twenty
round match at OLYMPIA, The referee,
stopped the contest ia the twelfth
round and declared Lang be wing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

Captain Arch Deubery, Of the 18th
battalion Philippine Scouts, was ar
rested in Manila today, charged With
killing q priysts soldier Of the scouts
With 3 stick,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

IN THE DISTRICT COURT Oh TIL
i UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
on the sd day os December 1910, on
reading the petition ofC. ID. LUNSFORD
bankrupt, for discharge, II Is ordered
by the court that a hearing he bad upon
the same on the 2GTH DAY OF JAN
UARY, A. d., 1911. before said court, at
Alexandra, In said district at twelve
o'clock noon; and that notice thereof
be published lH the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper printed in said district, and
that all known creditors and other per,
sous IN interest may appear at the saio
time and place and show cause; II apy
they have, why the prayer OF the Saio
petitioner should not be granted,
And it is further ordered by the eouI,,
that the clerk shall send by mail 20 All
known creditors copies OF said peution
and this order, addrsss~'
their places Of tesiden
Witness the Honora aN
dill, jr., Judge of the
seal thereof at AIexa
ttlct, on the 23d day {
JOSEPH p. u ~
by X. p. w. Garnet
dec23 IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
Alnxardrin Va.

The annual meeting Of the stocknoid-
ers Of this bank will be held at the pank-
ing house on January 10th at Twelve
O'Clock noon, for the election OF direc-
tors. and such other business az may
properly come before the meeting:
RICHARD Af, GREEN Cashier
dncld I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
SWAN BROS.
foods
At Cost.

AS Is our custom every
year after Christmas we
place all holiday goods on
sale at actual cost and some
below cost in order to eff
feet a rapid clearance.as we
never carry over holiday
goods if price concessions
will sell them. Hence you
will find here all this week
in every department big
reductions on hundreds OF
good and useful articles.
We shall include in this
sale Japanese China, Ladies
Suits and Coats. Mems
Smoking Jackets. Mems
Warm Bath Robes, Ladies
Fancy Collars, Rag Doll
Babies. Biliikens and small
toys. besides many other
good and useful holiday |
goods at cost and less. |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27
FOR SAL

EroR SALE by the.
Il nom 81 head or p fsf-
puncapls Stables
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-27

s;eOFgetOwn Wheat Market.
s0Tisi9Wnl p 81 nsasI r~Wheal fgaaS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-04
Underskirts at Removal
Sale Prices :

Ladies' uderskrts heahbom and aeen 25 grades;
65 ladies' pac understands eathboom fancy stripe with
choice lot 05f
in blacks fancy go
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-04
Ladies' Sample Skirts

Voiles, panamas and fancy mixtures very fine
Skies is closing them out for nearly actual cost during
member actual cost to Skies 33 13 per cent belo
they all samples.
Regular $2250 skirts Skiles' removal sale price
Regular $3.50 Skirts Skiles' removal sale price
Regular $3.50 skirts; Skies removal sale price
Regular $1,000 skirts Skies removal sale price
Is sample skirts in lot values to $780, while they las
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-04
Two Large Sample Lines
of Outing Flannel Gowns

1t is impossible to say too much about t
these outing flannel gowns. All very sci
we ask for them during this great remov
$500 gowns; removal sale price. ..........
$3.50 gowns; removal sale price. ..........
1926 gowns; removal sale price. ...... ....
$500 gowns; removal sale price. ..........
$1.75 gowns; removal sale price. ..........
$1.25 gowns; removal sale price. ..........
$1.0O gowns; removal sale price. ..........