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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.

The Christmas tree exercises q
Grace Church last night were we'll at
tended. Rev. Edgar Carpenter, ths
rector, presided and distributed the
presents. Many of the scholars recltee
selections appropriate to the occasion
the carols we're we'll rendered. Mr.. VIM
II. McCuen of Washington, q former
SUPERINTENDENT of the Sunday school
made an address. Each scholar received
n box of candy, bag Of nuts and al
orange; and an offering was made fol
the widows and ophans' fund o
deceased clergymen Mr.. Carlton Pad
gett, Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Simpson as
sisted in the music.
The Young Peoples Building was
filled to its fullest capacity last night
by teachers, scholars and friends OF the
Sunday school OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South where the Christ
mas celebration was held. A fine pro-
gramme OF exercises had been arranged
and all who participated in it were ct
their best. Suitable presents we're
awarded the pastor and officers Of the
school, and the scholars left bearing
Christmas reminders which made them
happy,
The Christmas celebration OF the
Second Presbyterian Church Sunday
school was held last night A large
crowd was present. The exercises were
interesting and enjoyed by all present.
Rev. Mr.. Sewer was presented with a
suit case on behalf OF the T. 2. A. oil
which he is chaplain. Mr.. G.:B. Ken
nedy made the presentation speech, to
which Mr.. Sewer made suitable re.
Spouse. Mr.. P. ]. Dempsey subse-
qucntly presented Mr. Sewer with 8
gold watch on behalf Of the congrega'
ton of the church. Mr.. Dempsey
made brief address to which Mr..
Sewer feelingly responded. Mrs. Sewer
was presented with q brooch by the
church. After remarks by Mr.. VIM.
II. Melchoir, superintendent OF the
school, the distribution Of presents,
candy and oranges was proceeded with.
AT the close OF the exercises those pres
,cnt babe Mr.. Sewer farewell with many
wishes for success in the new field into
which he has been called.
The Christmas celebration Of the
Methodist Protestant Sunday school
was held in the auditorium OF the
church last night. The decorations
were very beautiful, and the mammoth
Christmas tree, which was situated on
the left OF the pulpit platform and in
view OF all that entered, was dazzling
in its glitter OF gold and silver trim
mings. All the teachers aud scholars
received beautiful Christmas gifts, and
candy and fruit were distributed to all.
The school presented TO Rev. ]. NJ.
Holmes. the pastor, an envelope we'll
filled with United States currency, and
the superintendent, Mr.. j. II. Trimyer,
was presented with 4 handsome silk
umbrella. A delightful hour was spent
and every one went home happy. The
entertainment was we'll rendered. 1t
consisted OF the following: Carol, prayer
by pastor, carol, recitations by Gladys
Markell and Thelma Bender, OF the
primary department; then followed a
cantata, entitled why Christmas
comes in December" composed OF 10
girls and 5 boys.
The celebration by the Sunday school
Of Trinity NJ. E. Church will take
place tonight.
The Chapel Sunday school of the
Second Church will hold their Christ
mas celebration tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

Quite rumpus has been raised in
the swell Union League Club, OF New
York, over the rejection OF the appli-
cation OF Collector Loeb. The reason
assigned is that Loeb is OF Jewish ex-
traction. Loeb, however, says he is a
German but would be proud of it ii he
we're Jew,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
,aKCE GEESE At zoe POUND.

Maurice Tabuteau and Maurice Far
man, flying under the most adverse
weather conditions, set out today from
Buc, France. TO win the Michelin prize
for sustained fight. At noon, Farman
bad covered 219 miles. His bi-plane
was coated with ice as the drilling rain
froze almost the moment it fell upon
the machine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

After flying two hours and half to-
day from Etampes, France, in au at.
tempt to win the Michelin prize for dis,
lance, Henri Harmon was forced to
alight owing to the fact that rain falling
on the planes OF his machine turned to
ice and the craft became orerweighted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

Philip Hurley, one OF the four fire
marshals Of the Cincinnati Fire De.
partment, died early today as the re.
suit OF injuries received in the $1,000
600 shoe factory fire last week. This
makes the death list from the fire four.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

The greatest danger from influenza
is Of its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviatad by using Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy, as it not only cures in
fuenza, but counteracts any tendency
OF the disease towards pneumonia.
Sold by ". +, Creighton and Riehard
sibsep,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

TXTE wish to thank our Gus
w toners Of Alexandria city
and adjoining counties for their
patronage during the past year
and hope that our business rela-
ton will continue in years to
come. Wishing you and every
one prosperous and happy New
Year.
S. +. DYSON & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

Aaron Homer Byington, former
United States consul at Naples, Italy,
died today at the home OF his son,
Stuart W. Byington, in Flushing, L. l.,
aged 81 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
cORONER's INQUEST.

The remains OF the colored man who
was killed by train on the bridge over
King street extended Tuesday night
were yesterday identified as those OF
Melville Briggs, OF fredericksburg.
DR.. Moore, the coroner, had jury
summoned late yesterday evening, but
has no person seemed to have witnessed
Se accident, the circumstances in con-
etion with the killing of Briggs could
be learned. The jury adjourned
Get to the call of the coroner. The
ins, it is said, will mot be forwarded
RderickSburg for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

Shortly after noon today at Trenton,
\. j., William II. Turner, deputy in
charge diving No. Of the New jersey
State Prison, was seriously stabbed by
Dominic Mangano, q convict who is ser.
ring p lIls ssntense for msgash
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
Weather Probabilities.

For this section rain tonight and
F,:day; colder Friday: lowest temporal
t,j.e tonight about 40 degrees; moderate
sn,;therly winds, shifting to northerly
+ !day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

FOR SALE-All or any part Of 40 shares
4 of stock OF the Bell Pre- Bottle Co.,
Of Alexandria, Na. Address with otfer
Postoflicc Box No. 81, Richmond, Va.
dcc2S st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

kof stay at home comfortable
is what he wants. !" Large
ful designs. Comfortable
= Prices. ]. 4. Marshall,
(ing street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sum and Tide Table:

Sun rises tomorrow at 1iS a. m.and sc ts
al 4:4s D. m. High water at 705 a. m. and
80 y. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

interested.
In addition to the other assets OF the
company its president, Mr.. G. J. Rixey,
several days ago conveyed directly to 1t
a large quantity of very valuable prop
erty, real and personal, believed to be
worth about 100000 rs Z special
security for all depositors and creditors,
and it is the expectation Of the dircc-
tors and receivers that the assets Will
prove more than sufficient to pay all
depositors and creditors.
This step was made necessary at this
time by the continued illness OF Mr.. Y.
]. Rixey and his inability to give the
bank his personal attention.
JOHN S. BARBOUR,
J. X. NJ. NORTON, Receivers.
1t is understood that no other state
ment will be issued till an expert ac-
countant makes an examination into
the affairs Of the corporation.
The announcement Of the suspension
of the corporation by placard upon the
door this morning among other things
stated that the directors finding that
they would be unable to meet certain
large Withdrawals of deposits, OF which
they had been notified in advance,
without what appeared to be unwarran-
ted sacrifices of the securities of the
bank, and in order to serve what ap,
peared to be the best interests of all
depositors and creditors and to keep
them on an equal footing, last night
applied for the appointment OF re-
ceivers. %** The receivers have not
yet been able to make an examination
of the affairs OF the company as will
justify them in stating definitely its
condition. As soon as this informa-
ton can be asccrtained it will be fur
nished to those interested !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

PURSUANT to the requirements OF
L the bylaws, notice is hereby given
that the annual meeting Of the stook-
holders Of the NEW WASHINGTON,
BRICK COMPANY for the election Of
nine directors to serve for the ensuing
year and for the transaction OF such
other business as may be brought before
the meeting, W II be held at the COM
pany's office, No. Ill south Fairfax
street, in the city Of Alexandria. State Of
Virginia, on the twelfth day Of January,
l9Ii, at noon. Polls will be open from
70 m. TO / o'clock p. m.
T. L. HOLBROOk, President.
VIM. F. MATTINGLY, Secretary.
dec23 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Today has been mild but damp, the
mercury registering 80 degrees at
noon.
A marriage liccnce was issued in
Washington today to John C. Diamond
aud Theresa O. johnson, both OF this
city.
An elderly colored woman named
Gibson, was so seriously burned while
gathering coal on the dump yesterday
that she died today.
An exciting contest was played last
night at the Opera House bowling al
leys, the Roscbud's beating the De-
Silya's by score Of $3.50 to 1862. Ro-
land and Harry Groves were high men
of the Rosebud's and DcSilva's respcc-
lively. They have challenged for re-
turn game Friday night which promises
to be exciting.
j. NJ. Petit, jr.. - King street, is of,
reriug twenty-five fancy dry-pickcd
Turkeys for New Year trade. Bell phone
200 deco 1t
The New Year is coming! How about
turning over a new leaf Ifyou aIe still
eating cheap ordinary food, why not
change around Tor the Auth kind. Those
irrcSistibly delicious Auth Sausages and
Puddings are Incompatible. Positively
they re the only kind worth eating. In
fact everything that you buy III Blond
helms Auth Stand or Auth Mark ct is in
a class entirely by itself. Particular pco-
pie invariably so TO Blondhcim's for
catables.
LARGE GEESE At roc POUND.
Loudoun county Roll Butter, zoe lb;
guaranteed Eggs, SOC dozen: packages
Fancy Seeded Rasins, pc; > lbs best
Mixed Nuts, &c; 3 lb Choice Evaporated
Peaches, 25c; Lemon Peel, I5c lb: Orange
Peel, l5c ID; California Seeded Raisins,
&c lb;4 cans best Tomatoes, Doc.
w. z. WOOLI4S & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

RUBBER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY.
LeSest prices. ], 4, Marshall 4 Bro,
sss Kipg street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

Ladies! Combine style with solid
comfort. Wear the RED CROSS
SHOE, to be had only at our store.
J. A. Marshall & PRO 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

The last statement Of the financial
condition of the corporation on Novem-
Der 10 was published in the Gazette on
November Goth and was as follows:
RESOURCES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

Loans and discounts .......... SGlS,G2i 80
Overdrafts secured, S3,Gl9U
unsecured, 81 .42i.5i...,,......,... 5,C43 %
Bonds, securities, etc. ,owncd,
including premium on same 1920 Gf
banking house. ................ 81 CT 20
Furniture and fXturcS.......... 1873 "A
Exchange and checks for
next days clcarings .......... $50 T.
Other cash items. ..e,.. 1881 G3
Due from National Banks 49,. 29,3s2 W
Due from state banks.private
bankers and trust COM
panies 27,5I7 10
Paper currency ..........a 27,9S7 60
Fractional paper currency.
nickclS and cents ..........,...... III 81
G. old coin .......................... 81 90
Silver coin .......... lI3 %
All other items of resources,
viz. trust SECURITIES. ............ 22,Oo0 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29

vETAETED,-Eight or .en pupils for a
w class, by teacher Of FRENCH and
GERMAN. Best Of testimonials. Ads
arsEs Ml K,i shhls eMsey asea ssg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
STATEMENT OF RECEIVERS.

The directors finding that they would
be unable to meet certain large with
drawals OF deposits, of which they had
been notified in advance without what
appeared to be unwarranted sacrifices
OF the securities OF the bank and in
order to serve what appeared to be the
best interest OF all depositors and cred
| itors and to keep them on an equal
feeting, last night applied for the ap-
pointment Of receivers. The court APP
pointed Judge ]. NJ. Norton and John
s, Barbour as receivers,
They have executed the bond re-
quired by the court and are now 10
charge Of all the property OF the COM
pany.
The receivers have not yet been able
to make such an examination of the
affairs of the company as will justify
them in stating definitely its condition.
! As secn as this iufornatiop can be
| sscersaipea j. pill be furnished !e fhess
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
800 Dress Goods. z9c

The New Chain Diagonals, in wistaria
reseda, green, brown. tan, old blue and
navy. Thlsis an advance spring stTlc,
and to introduce them this stylish Sl.00
fabric will 60 in this sale at, per yard,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-29
DRY GOODS.

New finch Sbarkskin Suitings, in
gray. reseda, mode, catawba and brown
They are strictly all pure wool, and
have not before been offered for less
than 100. For this sale at, per yard,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11
QUINN BROTHERS
HELD UNDER BOND
Must Bear Investigation of Grand
Jury as Result of Fight With
Herbert Plat.

Jack and Pat Quinn, the brothers
who engaged in a brawl Wednesday
night with Herbert Plat of Moline,
were held 20 the grand jury yesterday
afternoon by Police Magistrate G. J..
Smith. The charge against them was
assault It was shown to the magis-
trate that Pat Quinn had started the
fight, which took place at Nineteenth
street and Second avenue, and that
the two had jumped on Platt and were
giving him a dreadful beating when
the police arrived on the scene. Plat
had been thrown to the ground and
while lying there the brothers rained
blows and kicks upon him, some Of
which caused considerable damage, as
it was found just before the trial that
his nose had been broken besides the
cuts and bruises which he received.
The bonds Of each of the Quinns were
fixed at 81 900 and as they were una
BILE to furnish bail they went to Jail.
The charge of disorderly conduct
against Plat was dismissed and he
was sent to his home in. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11
OPTION FORCES
BEGIN CAMP AIGN
"A Joy Ride on the Water Wag-
on is the Title of the
First Address.
C. N. HOWARD THE SPEAKER
New Yorker, at Illinois Theatre, Pre-
sents Arguments in Favor of
Elimination.

An audience of several hundred peo-
pie gathered last evening at the ILL
nois theatre and joined with Clinton
N. Howard of New York in taking "A
Joy Ride on the Water Wagon" as he
titled the address which he gave. The
occasion was the formal opening of
the local option campaign. The allie
gorical trip on the water wagon was
divided into three portions, one being
trip to the cradle, another to the mar
riage altar, and the third to the grave.
To the Cradle.
The first portion of the journey was
a visit to those men who are undecided
as to whether or no prohibition would
be good thing for the country or are
even fearful If it could be enforced If
voted for by a majority of the people.
Mr.. Howard went after this class of
men who are unable to arrive at de-
cision, and advanced arguments as to
why he was convinced that prohibition
should be voted into effect. He said
the liquor traffic was condemned even
by the best of those men who are en-
gagged in it. and he cited instances
where saloon men have remarked to
him that it is bad business, but a
necessary one. Then he told of men
who favored the liquor traffic for the
same reason, although they admitted
1t was not a necessity as far as they
themselves we're concerned, but that
their neighbcrs wanted it. These same
men, said Mr. Howard, were fearful
that if the saloon was voted out, blind
tigers would result, and they seemed
to think the former were preferable.
The speaker disagreed with this view,
and said that it was better to have
wrongly disposed youths and men
hunting for blind tiger than to have
tiger with eyes (the saloon) on every
corner hunting for men. For his part
Mr.. Howard said he would like to see
the floor of every saloon covered with
sawdust, the bar a sawlog, bugs run
ming over and around it, horns on the
man who dispensed the liquor, and the
smell Of brimslone in the air; it is the |
devils own place, and when it is dis I
guised with mahogany furniture, plate |
glass mirrors, brass rail, and the like, |
it is capable ofidoing greatest harm to +
men,"
To the Altar. (
The water wagon next went from the /
cradle to the marriage altar. This al /
legory referred to the reunion of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11
HARBECK HEAD OF
TRI-CITY MUSICIANS
Society Has Annual Election of OH
cers-Committees and Delegates
Named Also.

At the annual meeting Of the Tri-
City Musical society the following. OF
ficers and committeeman were elected:
President-Henry Harbeck, Jr
Vice president-Albert. Petersen.
Secretary-Clarence ]. Schroeder
Treasurer-Otto Bckhardt.
Sergeant-at-arms-L Miller.
Executive board-Charles Mangold,
Alfred Freed, Henry Webbing, Otto
Eckhardt, Hugo Stoeterau, Otto Won
Doehren, Henry Sonntag, Ben Bleuer.
Examining committee-Albert Peter
sen. Henry Sonntag. Ernest Otto.
Delegates to Davenport Trades and
Labor assembly-Herman Hausser.
Hugo Stoeterau, John Peshinski, Ed
Blesse, Henry Schrader
Delegates to Industrial Home asso-
citation, Davenport-herman Hausser.
Otto Eckhardt.
Delegates to Industrial Home asso-
citation, Rock Island-Henry Webbing,
Joe Stroehle, Clarence ]. Schroeder.
Delegates to Industrial Home asso-
citation. Moline-Ben Edeling, Alfred
Freed, Charles Mangold.
Delegates to Tri-City Labor congress
Tom Murphy, Henry Webbing,
George Stroehle.
Auditing committee-Orville Rohlf,
Otto Nobis, Frank Flick.
Delegates to A. F. M.-AIbert Peter
sen, Clarence j. Schroeder.
Alternate to A. F. M.-Albert Fab
ner, Otto Won Doehren.
Delegate to Iowa Federation Of
Labor-Henry Schrader.
Alternate to Iowa Federation of
Labor-Fred Otto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11

prohibition movement in the last three
years. During that time six or prac-
tically seven states had fallen into
line making 10 in all, and the number
of dry counties and cities and towns
had advanced by great leaps and
bounds. He said that there was a
nationwide movement against the sa-
loon and that it was the most marvel
Gus movement and advancement which
the world had known in late years, to-
tally eclipsing the great strides which
the world had made along commercial
aid other lines. He then paid tribute
to the little woman who was the suf-
ferer on account of the liquor trade,
and said that it was the silent force of
her prayer which was bringing about
the downfall of the traffic. The speak
er closed his talk with the grave of
the liquor traffic being filed up. and
with everybody happy as a result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11

southern states to the north Mr. How
ard paid glowing tribute to the new
south. 1t had made a leap of three
centuries In a space of so years. He
spoke in particular OF the awakening
of the south to the evils of the liquor
traffic and the consequent prohibition
which has practically covered that sec
ton of the country. He went into de-
tail and had the water wagon stop at
each state in the "solid south" while
he recounted the number of dry coun-
ties, cities and towns as opposed to the
number of those still wet The change
which had taken place in the state of
Kentucky, he said, was marvellous;
Kentucky, where it was more truthful
ly than POLITICALLY said that "the corn
was full of kernels and the colonies
full Of corn" Now, he said, Kentucky
is practically dry and the citizens are
well pleased with themselves. After
paying a tribute to Abraham Lincoln
and Frances E. Willard. whom Mr..
Howard said had foreseen the time
when Gods plan for the world would
be followed" the speaker expressed a
belief that the Ruler of the universe
had reversed the plan He had followed
at the time of the abolition of slavery,
and that just as surely as the north
had freed the south from the curse of
slavery, it was now Gods intention to
have the south free the north from
the demon rum"
The same thing that happened be-
fore the civil war is happening right
now" said the speaker ''At that time
the movement and the spirit of aboli-
ton commenced in the north and roll
ed to the south as far as the Mason
and Dixon line, where it stopped for
a time to gain impetus, and then you
know what followed. Now the move
ment of prohibition has started in the
south and rolled to the north as far as
that same Mason and Dixon line and
there it is waiting for the impetus
which is to send it over the whole
country The signal for the wave of
abolition to move on was the firing
upon old Fort Sumter, and the signal
for the new wave of reform will be
when demon rum fires once more upon
the flag"
To the Grave.
Mr.. Howard told his audience that
there was considerable fun to be had
out of the third stage of the voyage
Of the water wagon, even though it
was trip to the grave He said that
The joy or sorrow in such trips always
depended upon whose funeral it was,
and that as this was to be the funts al
Of the licensed liquor traffic, it would
De a great occasion for rejoicing rather
han one for sorrow. He said there
vas one sure and short way of judg-
ng whether a business is good or bad,
and that is to compare the finished
product with the raw material Then
lie called youth the raw material
With which the saloon works, and Xix
med the worthless old drunkard to
he finished product, and asked if the
aloon business could be called a good
BUSINESS from the results shown.
AS an indication that the trip to the |
rave is to be a reality and not a |
ream, the speaker called attention to |
he growth which has attended the |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11
ANOTHER AUTO GARAGE

c. S. ladders Opens in New Building
on Fourth Avenue.
c. S. Lidders has opened an auto
agency and garage in a new building
constructed for the purpose at 1725
Fourth avenue. The REQ car will be
handled, Mr.. Lidders controlling the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11

All the news all the time The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11

to be one of the finest in the west
George A. Price was formerly head
of the Davenport store now operated
by the Sexton-Driggs company. The
new company is maintaining the stand
ards established by Mr.. Price in the
style and quality of stock and in the
treatment of the trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-11
Given Ovation by Public.
Attention. Moose

There will be a meeting of the
Loyal Order of Moose, Rock Island
lodge 100, at the Y. NJ. c. A. audi
forum Friday evening. at 8 o'clock
sharp. A large attendance is desir-
ed as building interests will be fur
thered (Signed).
G. c. VENEER, Dictator.
L. L. HANCE, Secretary.