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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
ON A VISIT TO ALEXANDRIA.

Mrs Melissa Purdy Henry, whose
father was closely associated with Ten
Washington during the revolutionary
period is in Alexandria. Mrs. Henry, VINO
is visiting her nephew, Mr.. William
Purdy Graves. is in her seventy-eighth
wear. and made the trip from her home
in Poolyille, n. Y, journey OF four
teen hours, necessitating four changes
Of cars entirely alone. Her only anx-
iety in undertaking the trip was that
she might be cut off from provisions
and TO guard against such catastrophe
she supplied herself with food sufficient
for two days. Mrs. Henry aud her
sister Mrs. Esther Ann Shepardson,
who is three years her junior, both
belong to the Mohawk Valley Chapter
OF the Daughters of the American
Revolution, which includes among ITS
members five real daughters. " She was
presented with a gold spoon by the ma
tional society," gift made to all original
1aughters-and always carries 1t wltn
her. Mrs. Henry is keenly interested
in the present political situation IN
New York. She is good talker' and
AS ready te discuss the questions OF the
day as to relate the thrilling expert
ences of her father while he was asso-
ciated with Washington and later when
he saw three years active service with
Baldwin's regiment. Mrs. Henry Is
the Oldest OF four children OF jeremiah
Purdy by his second marriage, which
he contracted at the age OF II. de
died in 1912.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
NEGRO PURSUED BY A MOB.

William c. Payne, colored, principal
Of the William Mckinley Industrial
School. OF this city, who went to
Ere lerick, Md, to organize a branch
of the National Liberty League, ne
gro political organization, was pursued
by a mob Saturday night from hall
he had rented for n meeting. He took
refuge in the office of negro physl@
clan. Police we're called for his pro-
lection. Two negro preachers and the
doctor in whose Office Payne took re-
fuge on Saturday joined in a public
statement ia which they charged that
the mob was set against Payne by politl-
clans because it was believed that he
purposed advocating the election OF
David J. Lewis, the democratic candi-
date for Congress The statement de-
clares "When political henchmen inclte
the criminal element OF the negroes OF
our city to mob and create disorder,
because our race holds different po-
litical opinion, it is time to call a
halt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
ANTI-TUBERCULOsIs SOCIETY.

The Anti Tuberculosis Society IS
most enthusiastic over the promised
success of the lunch which is to be
given at the Elks' Hall, Thursday,
November 10. The hours, ~ to 2;SO,
are such az to suit all-the business
man and the society woman. The
attractive menu which suggests a
Thanksgiving dinner, and the reason
able cost, makes it possible for every
one to come. The ladies, realizing that
some busy housekeepers, may be I'M
able to come to the lunch, have ar
ranged to serve afternoon tea, from
four to five O'Clock. During the
afternoon homemade pickles, preserves
and jellies will be on sale. Those who
have promised pickles and preserves
and who have not already sent them
in are requested to send them to the
Flks' Hall, Thursday morning, Nov
enIer 10. between 9 and 10 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

Gu,fport, Miss. Nov. Rev.
Father Simon Grimel, OF St. Johns
Catholic Cbur, IN, became violently IN.
sane while he was 10 the confessional
box yesterday. and panic in the church
followed. Sheriff Reeves and q police
man we're summoned, but they were
unable to quiet the priest, and 1t was
necessary to handcuff him. Arrange
mepts we're made to convey Father
GrimePto a medical institution in New
Orleans, and be was put aboard a pas
senger train. After the cars we're under
full Roadway Father Grimel broke away
from the two officers and took up a
defiant stand on the rear platform OF a
coach. His guards grappled with hIm
and the three were mixed in a huddled
mass on the lower steps OF the platform
while the train was speeding fifty miles
an hour. The attention OF the con-
ductor was finally attracted and the
train was brought to stop barely in
timo 10 prevent the priest and his cap
tors from being crushed to death under
the wheels. Father Grimel was placed
| in q New Orleans asylum later in the
| day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
GUNNFRS FINED.

Two young men OF Georgetown were
arrested yesterday by Game Warden
Payne while cunning in Pohick creek
They we're brought before Justice Troth
when they pleaded guilty and were
fined $685. Their guns and a pistol
were confscated. They we're, however
returned to them by the game warden
Their steam launch was held as col,
lateral by Deputy Sheriff Dove. 1t Will
be released after the fine has been pad
Two other white men, living in the
vicinity of Acquaduct Bridge, were
also arrested by Game Warden Payne
charged with a similar offense' Ihey
were also taken before Justice Troth
and fined $23. 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
BASKETBALL.

The game scheduled Saturday night
with the Carroll Institute Reserves was
postponed, the Washington team hav,
ing sent word at the last moment that
they would be unable to come owing to
sickness of several members OF the
team. Mr.. H. A. O'Dwyer, OF Wash
ington, has resigned as coach and Mr.
Harry Smith, of PhiIadelphia, Pa, has
been engaged and is now getting the
team in fine shape for their hard shedule
of games for the coming winter. A
large schedule OF games has been book
ed with the best teams in Washington
and Baltimore. Next Saturday night
they will have as their opponentsEthe
She fast team of the Southern Railway
of Washington, ID. &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
LOCAL RREVITIES.

A meeting OF r. E. Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, will be held at 7;3U
O'Clock tonight. An interesting paper
will be read by one of the members.
The Board OF Trustees Of the Episco'
pal Theological Seminary will meet at
that institution on Wednesday.
George, the four-year-old son OF Mr.
William and Mrs. Margaret Henry,
died at his parents home at Brick
haven yesterday.
The recently elected officers OF the
Epworth League OF the Methodist Epis
copal Church South were not installed
last night on account of the indisposi
ton OF the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Canter.
Officers Wilkinson and Reed THU
afternoon arrested William Porter
colored, at the instance Of Fannie
Myers, also colored. who charged
Porter with destroying canded good
belonging to her.
The Woman's Auxiliary to r. E
Lee Camp will meet in Confederate
Veterans Building tomorrow evening
ut half past seven o'clock. The meet
ing is one OF importance aud full at
tendance is requested.
Belle Haven Council, No. 81, Jr. @
u. A. NJ, will hold its regular meet
ing tonight. The council will tonigh
hold its first meeting in the Elks' Hall
corner of Prince and Royal streets, Il
which it recently moved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
TO VISIT LEESBURG TONIGHT.

The members OF the Alexandria
Light Infantry, under command OF
Capt. Frank l.. Slaymaker, will visit
Leesburg tonight and give an exhibition
drill before the military company re-
Gently organized at that place. The
Alexandria soldiers and those who will
accompany them will assemble at the
armory, on south Royal street at 5;4o
O'Clock, and will leave for Leesburg on
the $50 Southern train. They will re-
turn on a special train, which will leave
Leesburg about midnight and arrive IN
this city about l O'Clock tomorrow
morning. About thirty persons, not
members OF the Light Infantry, have
signified their intention to accompany
the command.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
ROBBED BY A HIGHwAYMAN

Mr. Ed Baumgartner was held upand
robbed on the Shooters Hill road, near
the Union depot 10y negro shortly after
ten O'Clock Saturday night. The high
waymau secured s12. The negro stopped
Mr. Baungar,ncr and asked him when
the next steam train left the depot for
Washington. He next requested him
20 tell him the time, and almost sinful
taneously stuck a pistol in Mr.. Baum
gartner's face and demanded his money.
This was turned over to him, after
which the footpad vanished, Mr..
Baumgar;ner says he does not know
tho name Of the negro, but has
ohen seen him in Alexandria. The
notice are searching for the highway
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
ATHLETIC SPORTS.

The 35th annual Athletic Day was
observed at the Episcopal High School
near this city today. The skies were
clear and there was good attendance
TO witness the sports.
The managers were: G. c. Wallace,
ir. L. L. Phillips and ]. II. Cronly'
Property man-Berryman Green, IT.
Judpes-Messrs. Archibald r. Hox-
ton. Churchill ]. Gibson and Pichegru
Voolfolk.
Starter-Mr. John Moncure Dan
iel, jr. u,;,,,o,,hv
Reade and Francis E. Carter.
Scorer-Mr. Paul Micou. :,
Retention committee-George N
Gage. Lucien d. Burnett and >. wen
ford Randolph. d
Marshals-John Dorsey Brown, H.
II. Bronaugh, IS. H. Buckle, l.. M. Con
nor and C. S. Hutter, jr. -.
The sports OF the day began a,
about 10 a. m. Music was furnished
by Pitts Orchestra.
The sports consisted Of throwing the
ball, fiat races, potato races, putting
the shot, running long jumps, hurdle
races pole yaulting, sack races, high
hurdle races, throwing the hammer,
relay race and consolation race. AL
were we'll contested. The sports con-
tinued we'll into the afternoon.
The Blackford Literary Society men
won IS points and the Fairfax but o.
The former won the relay race.
The Athletic prize medal was award.
ed to J. II. Cronly who attained 10
numbers.
The prizes we're presented by Miss
Sue Dabney, Of Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
LANSDURGH GBRO,
42O-42e Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. D. C..
THE WATER COMPANY.

At the annual meeting OF the stock,
holders OF the Alexandria Water Com
pany held today the present board OF
directors was reelected and the officers
reports were submitted showing The at
fairs Of the company to be in excellent
condition. After the stockholders
meeting the directors met and re-elect-
ed Mr.. Walter Roberts, president; Mr..
George Uhler, secretary and treasurer,
Mr.. Charles Power, superintendent, and
Mr.. James Eyeleth, collector. A divi-
dend OF So per share was declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
ON ALONG WALK.

Earl s. Transue, Of Bethlehem, Pa,
who O, a $500 wager, to walk from
Betblehem. Pa. to Kissimmee,
Florida. arrived in Alexandra TINS
morning He remained here but a
short time. The conditions OF the
wager prescribe that Transue shall no,
beg or sell anything. He must depend
upon voluntary contributions Tor 1000
and shelter. The walk is the finishing;
touch in a fiye-year course OF physical
culture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
THE VILLAGE BRASS BAND.

The patrons Of the New Opera House
will be given another rare treat the first
of this week when the following bill
will he presented Leila Sharp, juvenile
character artist, assisted by Al Sharp in
the musical comedy entitled The VIII
lage Brass Band" Samuel Phillips,
the celebrated impersonator Of famous
actors, and Kayano, the contortionist
The talent engaged for this week ranks
with the best in vaudeville. New pic
lures each night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
SOLDIERS SHOW COLD FEET.

In a game Of football played Satur-
day afternoon between the Cardinal A.
c. and the Fort Hunt eleven broke
up in the second quarter when the
soldiers walked off the field, they claim
ing that one of the Alexandria boys
purposely hit one Of their men. The
soldiers were outclassed at all stages oil
the game. X. CockrelI starred for the
Cardinals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

The aviation meet at Halethorpe,
near Baltimore drew, many persons to
the field yesterday and several fights
we're made, despite the order Of the
governor and the county commission
ers to stop them. Both Drexel and
Latham tried for the altitude record
and for the prize Of $500 offered by
The American and The Star. Colonel
Joyce was formally placed under ar
rest. Seven ticket sellers we're taken to
St. Dennis Police Station aud released
for a hearing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
COOL WEATHER.

The weather was mild and bright
yesterday morning, but as the day ad,
yanced the northwest wind gathered
force and the temperature dropped.
Last night was cold throughout, and
the mercury in the thermometer at an
early hour this morning was down to
80 degrees. The weather has been
clear and cold today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
NEW FREIGHT DEPOT.

Beginning today all freight handled
by the Washington-Southern Railway
Company in this city will be handled
from the new freight depot near the
Union passenger railway station. The
old station at Cameron and Henry
streets was closed today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
ELECTION TOMORROW.

The polls will be opened at the
usual places in this city at sunrise to-
morrow and close at sunset.
The names of the commissioners
and judges were published in Satur-
days Gazette.
All saloons will close at 6 this even
ing and remain closed until 6 O'Clock
Wednesday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
BASKETBALL TOMORROW

Tomorrow night at S:15 p. m. the
fast team OF the Y. NJ. S. L. reserves
will line up against the Ralew Athletic
Club of Washington. The Washing
ton team is composed Of some of the
fastest goal tossers" in the district,
and a close and exciting game is ex-
nacfed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

We don't care 'rinky dink" what our
competitors think. Its what you think
of us that makes us sit up and take
notice. Whenever you arehungry and
somewhere in the innermost reccsses Of
your being, there is an empty aching
void, just think OF those irresistioly
delicious Auth SausageS nd Fuddings'
NJ Rlondheim's Auth Stand and Market.
They will change your look ofhunger
n an Irresistible smile" Look up our
hjS ad. on this page and note our quota
lions on Hams and Shoulders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

Masons OF the Scottish Rite from all
parts OF the State will begin to assemble
in Richmond tomorrow 10 attend the
fall reunion OF the Ancient aud Accept
ed Scottiso Rite OF Freemasonry,
Valley OF Richmond, Orient of Vir-
Ginia. The sessions will begin Wednes-
day at 6 p. m. and continue through
Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

"Our medium prices Of stylish up-to
date footwear" is ready for your in
spection. 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, Broekton
Company Operative, Red Cross, Queen
Quality, ]. and T. Cousins, Lindner
Shoe Company, Clement Ball Shoe
Company and many others. Agents for
Gold Seal and Boots. ]. A. Marshall
4 Rfo. 422 King street. Up-to-dste
footwear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

NIOTICE.-Having qualified as execu-
~ trix of the will ofIEDGAR LYLES,
deceased, all persons indebted to the
estate are hereby notified to make
prompt payment OF such Indebtedness,
and those to whom the said estate Is in
debted are directed to present their
claims, properly certified, for payment.
DORA V. LYLES, Execurix.
nOv- lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

A DIVIDEND OF THREE DOLLARS
n. per share will be paid to the stock
hold rs OF the Alexandria Water Gem
pany on and after TUESDAY, Novem-
Der Il. Checks will be mliled stock
holders. By order Of the Board Of Di-
realtors. eEOHoE lHLEh,
now 81 Secretary and TreAsmeE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
Silk and Cotton Dress Fabrics.

unlik fabrics This
all fashionable and effective Newest
suLdued the mother
silk andeoton
mar ked
27inchJa Lousi
2-inchC non
incl
2-inchP
Ducng cooings
theda lest effects Of
Outing Flannel lie the yard Duckng Fleece loo the yard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
Wood
Coal Coke

Order your Coal before the advance at
lowest summer prices. Best quality
prompt delivery and bottom price
Phone g. DEW, AITCHEsoN, lO7 south
Royal street, lef''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
MARRIED.

On Thursday, October 9th, at ST.
Marys Rectory, by Rev; rather Cutler,
HALLE A. JOHNSON, both Of this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
FOR SALE.

( OST-On King. Prince or Royal
l. streets. coming from market,a pair of
gold trimmed Ely EGLASSES. The finder
will be suitably rewardcl II they are re-
turned to No. 30 north Washington
street. noy3 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight and Tues
day slightly warmer Tuesday; moderate
We. rly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

The tugboat Eugene, belonging to
w. A. Smoot & Co., sunk at her wharf
Saturday night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

Ssh rises tomorrow at 6:33 a. m. and set:
at 4. I p. IN High waterat II 81 a. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

The churches yesterday we're all We
attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07

FOR SALE.
Desirable two-story frameDWELLlNG,
No. 800 south Lee street, containing
eight rooms and bath, all 10 splendid
condition. Good deep lot, with alley on
side and rear; southern exposure. APP
pIy TO JOHN d. NORMOYLE,
noy5 81 King and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
l,eor9etoaa Wheat Markst..

es,rgosown, D, ca Nov 7-whsai ssss'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
JACOB ROSE
No. sOi King Street

No. 30i King Street.
Pawnbroker's Sale at auction at 8 p.
m. TUESDAY NOVEMBER s, ofpledged
goods, such as watches, rings, reyolyers,
clothing, cameras, tools, &c.
VIII remove TO go King street
oct3J ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
Exactly Half Price

Satin Cashmere because of supple quality lends Itself most Tasey
places bdcoh We could only
white
violet heotrope and And Is full q
Special price, yard Regular price si5o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-07
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOthrOp
NEW YORK---WASHINGTO N---PARlS
Imported Satin Cashmere
(HALF SILK

Department sale of this popua
Fabrics just closed cut from French manuact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-24
NEW ENGINES MAKING GOOD.
Santa Fe Monsters Attract Attention
in California.

San Bernardino, Cal, Jan. Ma
The two new passenger engines plac-
ed in service this week on the Santa
Fe are attracting much attention and
interest among railroad men. They
are the first locomotives of the mon
key motion" type-as the engines
equipped with the Walshire valve
gearing are probably best known-to
be placed in actual service on this di-
vision. In fact, it has been only on
rare occasions that locomotives of this
type have been seen here, they having
then come to the shops for repairs
from other divisions.
These two engines, placed in SER
vice to handle the extra daily over
land train recently inaugurated, are
numbered 1875 and 1878, and are of
entirely new type on the Santa Fe,
having just been constructed
They are simple instead of COM
pound engines, being Pacific type.
They are equipped with superheaters,
recent innovation on the Santa Fe,
and have many other advantages
over the overland passenger engines
of the 1900 class now generally in use.
Naturally these engines are unable
as vet to do the work expected of
them when they have been thorough
ly broken in, it requiring some time
for new locomotives to get in shape
for service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-24
CAR OWNERS ARE ALARMED.
Demurrage Rules Will Subject Them
to Great EXPENSE.

Chicago, Jan. A.-Owners of private
freight cars throughout the country
are much alarmed over the purpose of
the interstate commerce commission
and of the railroads to subject such
cars to the payment of dernurrag e
charges. Strenuous protest against this
contemplated action has been made to
the railroads ard to the commission by
the big packing house interests and by
ether large owners of private cars. At
present private cars, when standing on
private sidetracks or team tracks, are
Tot subjected to the payment of a
penalty for their detention by their
owners, the theory being that it was no
business of the railroads how long a
shipper retained his own property.
ers of private cars 4S hours in which
to unload them, after which charge
of 81 a day will accrue for every day
the cars are kept out of service. This
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-24

bell to toll. This is supposed to carry
a warning to the engineer that some
member of his family will soon die. If
the headlight of an engine goes out
as the engine is leaving the round
house a warning of death is seen in
the coming trip.
A left-handed engineer is consid-
cred a hoodoo, and firemen and brake
men often seek transfer TO other
trains when they happen to be associ-
ated with such an one. 1t is belief
that when one accident befalls train
others will follow in rapid succession.
1t is considered unlucky to take the
place of a trafnman who has been
killed in an accident, at least till sew
eraI DAYS have elapsed. Trainmen dis
like the presence of a corpse in the
baggage car, just as sailors object to
carrying a corpse at sea. They are
particularly careful, when they must
carry a corpse, not to place the feet
of a dead person toward the engine.
These are only a few of hundreds of
superstitions which might be enumer-
ated concerning trainmen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-24
ONCE TOPEKA OFFICE BOY.
Private Secretary to superintendent
Hitchcock Started Work Here.

San Bernardino, Cal. Jan. 24.-L.
K. 'Ralston. former chief clerk in the
office of the Santa Fe trainmasters
of San Bernardino, Cali, has been
named as private secretary to Super
intendent ]. r. Hitchcock of the San
ia Fe.
The ranks of the younger railroad
men of the division who were eligible
for the position We're carefully gone
over before the selection was made.
Mr.. Ralston's ability and experience
make him a very desira BILE man for
the place. Since boyhood his whole
time has practically been devoted to
railroad work. he having started in
the general office of the Santa Fe at
Topeka. For the last two years and
half. until the middle of December,
he was at the head of the trainmas-
tiers force here. leaving that position
to go to the general offices at Los
Angeles. He has now left that posi-
ton for the one with Mr.. Hitchcock.
His former position in the train
masters office kept him in constant
touch with the men of the operating
department and he will now again he
familiar figure both here and at
other positions on the division, where
his duties will take him.