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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Mcturdy Forced TO Alirht.

Havana, Jan. 30.-McCurdy was
sighted by torpedo boats off Moro
Castle three hours after he started from
Key West.
In the presence OF thousands OF spec
tators McCurdy started from Trumbo
field in his bi-plane for flight OF about
115 miles over the Gulf OF Mexico to
HAVANA at 1882 O'Clock Central time)
this morning.
At STA o'clock, when he had been
in the air about AZ minutes, McCurdy
passed over the torpedo destroyer Roe,
at point about 20 miles out in the
gulf.
Havana, Jan. 30.--McCurdy ran
out OF lubricating oil and was forced to
alight on the water ten miles from the
entrance to Havana hsrbor. His aero
plane was equipped with pontoons and
he was quickly picked up by one OF the
conveys unhurt, but very much dis
appointed.
After inspecting the machine, Me-
Curdy. came to the conclusion that II
would be impossible to attempt q flight
from the deck OF the Paulding and with
the aviator and the aeroplanc on board,
the PauldiDg made her way toward
Havana, where McCurdy was received
with the great enthusiasm and proclaim
ed the greatest hero of aviation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
PERSONAL.

Mrs: Amy C. Wecch delivered a tenn
perance address in Charlottesville Fri
day evening.
Miss Susie Dimmock, Of Norfolk,
who has been the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Gardner J.. Boothe, left yesterday
to visit friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. C. Jones Rixey, the president OF
The Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Corporation, which was placed in the
hands Of receivers the latter part OF
December, and who has since been i'll
at his residence in Washington, is con-
vaIescent and has gone to Norfolk,
where he will visit relatives and en-
deayor to regain his health.
Rev. Father X. l.. Carne IS seriously
i'll at the home Of Col Theodore II.
Ficklin on Duke street.
Mayor Paff left yesterday on two
weeks business trip, and in his absence
President f. F. Marbury. president OF
the Board OF Aldermen, will act as
mayor of the city.
Mrs. P. j. Dempsey has returned
from Richmond, where she has been
on a visit 10 her cousin, Judge 6. /.
Christian.
Mr.. Jas. B. Hughes, who has been
confined to the home OF his daughter,
Mrs. McCauley, in DELAY, for the past
four weeks, is improving slowly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
THE CAMERON CLUB.

The illustrated lecture to be given to-
morrow night at the Young People s
Building will be the Historic Poto-
mac from Source to Mouth" by Mr..
Bartram G. Foster, Of Washington.
This lecture has been given by Mr.
Foster before the Woman's Washing
ton Club and was regarded as one OF
the best lectures that club has ever
had.
When one remembers the statesmen,
diplomats, scholars and learned men OF
every profession, who, by invitation,
have addressed that club and when this
lecture is considered one OF the best, 1t
is high praise indeed.
To Washington and Alexandria tins
subject appeals alike on account OF Its
local and historic association and the
beauty Of the country through which
this river flows must be seen'to be ap-
preciated. The north branch rising at
Fairfax Stone in West Virginia, till 1t
finds its home in. the broad waters OF
the Chesapeake Bay, is one succession
Of exquisite views and the. historic asso-
citation of the river endears the bcautl-
ful Potomac, this river OF the swans, to
all Virginians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Fifty Lives Lost.

Manila, Jan. 30.-Fifty lives were
lost in q tidal wave following Saturday Is
eruption OF the volcano Taal, accord
ing to advices received from there to
day. Half OF the village OF Lemery was
destroyed. The reported sinking OF the
island on which the volcano is situated
a distance OF from to 4 feet is con-
firmed by today's messages. Mud and
ashes cover the surrounding country
to depth OF six inches.
An American school teacher has
notified The government officials here
that all OF the small village, on the
western shore OF Lake Taal we're oyer.
whelmed by the tidal wave. He says
that he believes the loss Of life will not
be less than three hundred, but this
is not confirmed by others on the
scaue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Archbishop Ryan,s Condition.

Philadelphia, Jan. 30.-In momen-
tary danger of death from disease OF
the heart, Row. Joseph j. Ryan, bishop
of Philadelphia, is today fighting for
his life in the arch Episcopal residence.
The following bulletin was issued at
neon today relative 10 the condition OF
the aged prelate by Doctors La Place
and Andcrs:
The archbishop is little better,
perhaps, although he had bad night.
He has frequently spells from which be
rallies. His heart is very weak.
The condition OF the archbishop was
so alarming between the hours OF l:3C
and 8 O'Clock this morning that his
secretary, Rev. Charles K. Kavanaugh,
said mass in the bedroom and also
gave the patient communion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
War IpimlHent.

Port Limon, Costa RIGS, Jan. So
The break off of diplomatic relations
between Colombia and Panama, with
a possible declaration OF var, is threat.
ened today as result of the alleged
indienotion hearel upon DR., Mendoza.
thu Panama missionary to Bogota.
Mondoze is barred from hotels, is re-
fused cab service, booted and ieered in
the streets and has difficulty IN making
purchases at shops.
It became known today from an
official source that the president OF Pan
anna i; preparing demand for an apol'
oey from Colombia, which, if not
forthcoming, may lead to an executive
'nislmatnm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MOVEMENT

T. is and has been the endeavor OF
those at the head OF this movement TO
place frankly before the church, and
esp ,cially it's men, the true situation OF
mission affairs, taking them into the
confidence OF those charged with the
conduct Of the missions Of the church,
with the conviction that they will
recognize the church's opportunity and
beslir them to supply the church
needs. And this they have done ana
are now doing; first in the metropolitan
centcrs and then in the smaller cities.
Last wear conventions were hcid 10
Richmond and Norfolk; this year con-
yentions have been held III Chariottes,
Vile, Leesburg, and other places, ana
arrangements arc being made for one
in Fredericksburg. The plan IS ueh'
nite--world- wide evangelization; church
wide enlistment. In furthelance OF
this adequate missionary policy MIS-
sionary pastor, a missionary church..
missionary Sunday school and a ms.
sionary committee have been found to
be most effective. The agencies have
undertaken systematic missionary
education, canvass of the entire
church membership for subscriptions
towards the mission work OF the
church, and weekly missionary offer
ing.
The executive committee OF the Alex
andria convention wishes to meet the
members of the committee on statistics
this evening at 7:45 in the office OF
Thompson and Appich, on south koyai
street. This committee is composed OF
tho following gentlemen: Messrs
Samuel w. Pitts, First Baptist; Thomas
Henderson, Second Baptist; Louis Fol
mar. ir., Lutheran; Frank Dyson,
Trinity Methodist; ]. Frank Myers,
Methodist Episcopal South; Harry
Hammond, Methodist Protestant;Ha
b. Cation. Bethany; William A. Moore,
ir., Second Presbyterian: Harry K.
Burke, Christ; Charles A. Deahl, Grace,
and Richard NJ. Green, St. Paul's.
They also wish to meet the chalrmen
OF the supper and speakers committees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

DR.. Aristides Monteiro, aged 81, died
in Richmond Friday night after an III
ness of ten days. He is survived by
three daughters, one of whom IS Mas.
Robert Guild. OF Norfolk, and one son.
HI AIonteiro, of Florida. DR.. Mon
teiro served as surgeon in Mosby 8
command. He was prominent phy'
stefan and was an author OF repute.
Captain George Watt Taylor, mem
Der OF the Board OF Fire Commissioners
and many years ago chief OF the klc n
mond Fire Department, died ct ms
home in that city on Saturday IN ms
sixty-fourtl year.
Fire early on Saturday destroyed a
skating rink in Culpeper, owned by
Johnson & Rudacille, OF Front Royal.
The rink was valued at $4,000, partly
insured.
Mrs. Mary Barclay Moon, aged 80,
wife Of the late Barclay Moon, died
Saturday night at 'Dulora. the home
of her son and only child, John b.
Moon, one OF the most prominent at
torneys OF the Albemarle bar.
Mrs. Alice Hickman, 50 years OLD,
wife OF DR.. Joseph 7. Hickman, died
Wednesday, near Mount Jackson
Shenandoah county. She was MISS
Moore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
DEATHS.

Mrs. Rcbecca Baggctt, wife OF Mr..
VIM. H. Baggett, Gied at lcr home on
Duke street. near Lee, this morning.
Besides her husband the deceased leaves
six chidren-two sons and four daugh-
tiers. She was 81 years obi.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson, wife OF Mr..
r. G. Thompson. died in Washington
yesterday. The deceased was daush-
ter OF the late j. T. Lloyd, OF this city.
Besides her husband she leaves four
children-a son and three daughters.
She was paralyzed about six months
ago.
Pascal Plant died in Washington yes
terday. The deceased was in his SD
year. The intcrment will be i'll Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Cant. Hams Resigns.

Washington, Jan. 90.-The resig-
nation OF Capt. Peter c. Hams, jr.,
the slayer OF William E. Annis,
from the coast artillery corpse was
today accepted by the president 10 take
effect January 2Sth. Hams is now
serving sentence in Sing Sing prison.
He refused to withdraw from the army
when convicted with the result that
a bill was INTRODUCED in Congress- to
provide for the dismissal of officers
Under civil sentence. This bill was
passed by the House recently and was
expected to also pass in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
SENT TO GRAND Jury.

John W. Robinson, colored. whose
home is at Orange, Va, was arraigned
Saturday morning before United States
Commissioner r. ?. W. Garnet on
charge OF sending obscene matter
through the mails, and was held for the
action Of the grand jury at the July
term OF court. Robinson was unable
to furnish $500 bond, and was COM
m;tted to Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
POLICE COURT.
(Justice H. B. Cation presiding.]

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Julian Kerrick (alias Jack Wade)
charged with the larceny OF suit case
from Samuel Peters, was sent to jail
for 60sdays.
James L:.las, charged with assault
ing John Douglas, was fined IS.
A young white man charged with
being drunk in the street, was fined So.
John McCuen, charged with assault
ing Arthur Mankin, was dismissed.
Red Haskins and Snail" TAFT, both
colored, charged with fighting, we're
dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
FUNERAL.

The funeral OF the late Andrew j.
Pitts took place from the First Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon. Rev. W..
F. Watson conducted the services and
members OF Osceola Tribe Of Red Men,
of which Mr.. Pitts was a member, at
tended in body. The pallhearers were
Messrs. Nj. F. kerrick, r. Mumford,
Fred Klaus. S. Dcvers. J. G. Cockey,
and James G. Graham. Interment was
i'm Bethel Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

After the entire country had been
stirred for three days by a baseless
rumor that the American gunboat
Wheeling had been blown UP at sea,
the vessel, with its 160 men on Satar-
day dropped anchor in the harbor OF
Guantanamo, perfectly safe and her
officers and crew totally Ignorant OF
the anxiety which her voyage from
New York 10 Cuban waters had
caused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
THE WEATHER.

A light rain fell about 1880 O'Clock
Yesterday morning followed by slcet,
which, however, melted as it fell About
o'clock rain commenced falling again
and by 4 O'Clock it was falling fast and
continued till well into the night. The
tcmpcraturcIremained mild through last
night and stiff northwest wind set in
which continued till today. By S
O'Clock this morning the skies had
cleared aud today has been clear and
cIisp, the mercury at noon registering
20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
IMPRISONED FOR LARCENY.

Julian Kerrick, alias Jack Wade,
who was arrested Saturday by Special
Officer Dean charged with stealing o
suit case from Samuel Peters at the
union passenger station, was brought
before the Tolice Court this morning.
He was sent to Jail for sixty days.
kcerick, it is said, is wanted in Rich.
monl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Killed BIZ Failing Sign,

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. D.-A heavy
sign over tho sidewalk in front OF shoe
store on Market street near Ninth, one
of the busiest sections of the shopping
district, fell this afternoon killing three
othors. The street was thronged with
pedestrians and panic ensued, score
Of police being called to quell it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
still Believe Couple were Murdered

Cumberland, Md, Jan. 3O.-Ihat
cyanide poisoning, and not gas, caused
the deaths OF Miss Grace Elosser and
Charles f. Twigg, was the unanimous
opinion today OF Doctors kocn, Har-
rington, Foard and Broadup, who are
making an autopsy over the bodies OF
the young couple. They all denied
that death could have been caused by
carbon monoxide from a natural gas
stove in the parlor OF the Elosscr resi-
dence, whore the tragedy occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

Aroused by an attack upon the little
daughter of Henry Miller, saWmlli
owner, a mob OF men and women OF
Tammauy parish, near New Orleans,
on Saturday hanged Wash" negro
who has been employed by the Miller
family since his boyhood. Several
clergymen, it is said, also were num-
bered among the lynchers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Flood In West Virginia.

Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. S0.-Wi,h
all OF the northern part of West Vir-
g;nia as the result OF a "a hour rain
ending late Sunday night, disastrous
flood is coming to this part OF the Ohio
river vsll,y and hundreds OF families
in adjacent towns are preparing to
move out this afternoon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
REVIVAL SERVICES,

Revival services were commenced in
the Free Methodist Church, on south
Z y street, last night. The services will
be held nightly until further notice.
Rsv. ?, ], saptpirs is conducting the
Raestings,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

President Taft won his fight against
poisonous matches, when the Patent
Office, at the instance OF the Diamond
Match Company. cancelled a patent,
thus allowing the free use OF harm
less substitute for white phosphorus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
New Works. Murder Mystery.

New York, Jan. 30.-The police
have failed TO get trace of the man who
accompanied II woman TO the Hotel
Bryant on Sunday and who is be-
leved to have strangled her to death.
Efforts to identify the body have failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
LOCAL BREvITIES.

The laymen OF the NJ. E. Church
South will give missionary table talk
and banquet at O'Clock tonight at the
Young Peoples Building.
George w. Huguely died IN wash
ington Saturday. He was 10 the
cishtieth year OF his age. :
The Ladies OF the Maccabees Will
meet at their hall tomorrow afternoon
at 3 O'Clock to perfect arrangements
for their drill.
Civil service examinations will be
held on February 23 for guard, quail
fled as band leaders, at the Atlanta
pcnitentiary and for laboratory ald'
Department OF Agriculture.
The officers OF Alexandria Lodge OF
Ellls viii on Wednesday evening 60 to
Washington, and assist in initiating a
large class of candidates.
Mr.. c. J. Mueller has fire antique
hand painting of George Washington,
which he intends to present to Alexan-
dria-Washington Lodge OF Masons.
The painting Is on glass.
A cottage prayer meeting will be
held tonight at 405 south Washington
street. The meeting will be under the
auspices OF the Second Baptist Church
and conducted by Mr.. ?. Snellings.
Carroll, the little son of Mr.. Otis
Allen, who lives on south Lee street,
was badly scalded this morning while
passing the house OF y neighbor' a
bucket of hot water being thrown from
the house as the little boy was in front
of it.
Commonwealth Attorney Brent
states that eight indictments will be
returned agrinst Mr.. G. Jones Rixey,
President OF the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation on Friday, IN
accordance with the findings OF the
special grand jury recently assembled
to investigate the affairs OF that institu-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
FUCHRE AND DANCE.

The euchre and dance under the
auspices OF Kenefck Council, No. 100,
in I.yceum Hall tonight promises to be
a grand success, judging from the
number OF tickets sold There will he
many handsome prizes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church,
New Orleans, has sent call to Rev.
Dr.. Robert S, COPELAND, rector OF
Ascension Church, Baltimore, pr,
GQHp!agl promises te eeasideg it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

The condition OF Sovereign Grand
Commander James D. Richardson, OF
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Masons, has improved to such an
extent that he will leave Washington
this week for long vacation in the
south.
Why not get pair OF RED CROSS
SNCES for your wife? 1t will make
you solid with her. j. A. Marshall d
Bros, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

If it's SHOES you want call on us.
We have an extra large stock OF the
fashionable ones. J. a. Marshall q
Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair much coiaer 10.
nirht: temperature about 20 degrees 5
TUESDAY fair brisk to high nortnwei.1ti'
winds Diminishing Tuesday morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

The Duke OF Connaught will succeed
Earl Grey in September as governor
general OF Canada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

Fresh loudnun County Roll butter
CSC 10: G uaranteed Eggs, 25c doz; cans
large Best Tomatoes. DC; cans Sugar
Corn. 25c; 3 cans Early June Peas, 2c;
3 cans Van Camps Pumpkin, CSC; 3 cans
Sweet Potatoes, DC; 4 cans String Beans,
25c; Large can Lemon Cling Peaches, l5e;
Large Can Asparagus, l3c. w. 7.
WOOLLS & son, Royal and Wolfe
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at rosa. m'ano % on :.
at 5:l9 p. IN. High tide at sol i. H. ''ue'
ST. y. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

A lady and daughter would Ike a
"A Young married couple to take part
Of a house: rent reasonable. ADDRESS
Mrs. ". A. c.. general s!slivcrT.. A!e::&ri-
dria postoElce. L-LIL :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Canned Goods al Wholesale Prices.
N, SCHUYLER Beef Co.'S. Market
i0Os-Oo-Os King Street.
FOR sEE.

one two-horse WAGON with good
strong homemade body, price $500; one
Brickiord and Hoffman DRILL IN good
o;der, $500. Apply Mrs. r, E. DOW
NEY, r, +, q, No, j. Alexandria % ].
ians63s sm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
Your Chance
TO Own a Fine Home

We are authorized to sell one Of Alex
andria's finest residential properties at an
exceptionally low price; well built two
story brick dwelling with six rooms and
all modern improvements III the best or
residential sections. Lot has a frontage
of IS feet. Price only $4,000.
This is rare opportunity for you. FOR
further information apply to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30
stDST'.

On the afternoon OF January 18th, at or
near Union station. Il square black lynx
MUFF, containing n bundle Of pens and
IN Episcopal seal. The finder will please,
return 10 liz south Columbus street anG
receive sllitahle reward. lan-. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-30

Opposum. n toy that sold for zoe, we
are going to sell this week for &c each.
II is Que of the best made toys on the
market. and can be used roughly with
out breaking. This is a feature bargain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss-s PROBATE COURT.

October 9. 1911. Estate of Ransom B. Stiles, late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis- trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate Tor 'he DIs@ trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the da:4 hereof for Creditors of said Estnte t0 exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a fecov- cry All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immsdi- ate payment to
 ANNA A. STILES, G5s* Executrfx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
GOVERNMENT CLERKS
 SEEKING PAY RAISE

Washington, Oct. 5.-A thoroughly organized movement to bring about a raise in pay for the 15,000 or 20,000 government employees in Washington is in full swing. Former Senator Chas. Dick, of Ohio, is one of the main spirits in the undertaking. His political experience has enabled him to be of great aid in the making of a campaign along practical lines.
 The work has gone on so persist ently and tactfully that the clerks seem to have a fair chance of win ming. In the agitation the chief argu- ment, of course, has been the high cost of living.
 A discovery made a few days ago that the salaries of clerks were high CT before the civil war than they are at. present is being presented as a powerful argument. It appears that in 1852 Congress enacted a law in- creasing the compensation of govern ment clerks and classifying them.
 The average salary of a clerk be- fore the passage of the bill was $1,- 172 and after it's passage the average was $1,29O. At the present time the average is SLOPE. Friends of the clerks do not fail to point out that in the early fifties the purchasing power of articles of food per dollar was probably two or three times greater than it is in these days of high cost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
SOCIALIST PARTY'S
 STRIDES IN GERMANY

Berlin, oct. 5-The Socialist party has just issued it's balance sheet for the year, which shows the tremendous strides the party is making in Ger many.
 There are 836, 562 registered members Gall voters) as compared with 720,038 at the close of last year. The party has organizations in 383 of the 397 Reichstag constituencies, and in the Reichstag itself 47 per cent. of the members are Socialists
 The party owns 81 newspapers, and distributed 3.500,OOo pamphlets in the year. The 'sVorwarts'', the principal organ of the party, has circulation of 157, 900 as compared with 122,00O in July, 1910 It made a clear profit dur ing the year ending June 30 of $35, ,OOO which helps to fill the Socialist war chest. Der Wahre Jakob", the comic paper published by the party, has 307,- GOO subscribers, as compared with 2S6,- 900 at the end Of last year, and al- ready this year it has handed over to the party profits of $10,OOO
 The total income of the party dur ing last year was $339, 9,440, an increase of $105,000 over the preceding year.