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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

doubt Providing the gambler pos.
sessed the proper papers he would
have small difficulty In convincing the
girl that she was indeed the one
sought. Keith had probed sufi GENTLY
into her mind to feel assured that her
inclination was to side with Hawley
Under all the circumstances this was
natural enough. and he did not blame
her
He glanced into the bar-room as he
passed. not in any anticipation. but
merely from the vigilance which Ee-
comes second nature upon the from
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
Unusual Case.

"Gryson is the most secretive man
ever saw"
He certainly is close moutned
person. Why. # he knew a chorus
girl and she tripped out on the stage
with 10 other chorus girls. and Cry
son was sitting in the front row or
in a box with several friends. he
wouldn't tell ANYBODY he was ac-
quainted with that girl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
A Frlend,s ADVICE.

"A college has offered me degree
for million. !.
What's the use? Buy yourself a
hundred dollars worth Of funny
clothes. and save the rest of the
coin"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

Yes. to find Fred: the sooner We
can get this Strengthened out. the bet
ter"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
The MEANING.

When the dirt so fast in flying.
Some one has TO pay the toll:
Usually. It's signifying
That the digger's In a hole.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
He Was a Heavy Traveller.

He Was a Heavy Traveller.
She-Are you fond Of travel?
He-I think must be.
She-Fve circled the globe six
times-a matter of 10000 miles
think of it! suppose you have trav-
eled more?
He Yes-New York and Stamford
every week day-twenty-t three years
"a matter of 462, 800 miles-just think
Great Scott! (Snaps his watch and
runs)
Note by Editor-New York to STAN
ford. 33k miles < < 300 % is 462.-
The Reason.
Why the Seaside?. was the question
the cynic
Had left on his article. fully in
view.
The wag came along and saw 1t. opin-
ing
Twas likely the sea sighed because
it was blue
Crowded out.
ANYWAY. her heart is in the right
place
4 don't believe it. =
Why. she is noted for her char,
ities.~
4 know IT, but look how she i
Iaced
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

"oh! that Will be all right. You
Just set me out a square meal and
watch me eat enough so that can
I'LL II"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
10 Need an Emeraency

Madam. have you any old clothes
to give away"
Il have suit belonging to my
husband. but | fear I. is too big for
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
tlsaid Foley Holders Since
Organization in I045 over
Two Hundred and Nine
ty Million Dollars.
TIE MUTUAL BEkEEIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
NEWARK. New Jersey.


Someone has said there are
but two periods in mans
life when lie needs Life instr
ance;; DEATH and OLp AGE.
But that man was not figuring
on the necessity 2 sometimes,
for RRADy Cash, An insur-
ance contract offers the best
security, and is needed ALL
The TIME! The new con-
tract issued by the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Co.,
Newark. N. j., offers you the
best allsaround proposition on
the market protection to your
family, because the largest
amount of insurance can be
carried for given cash pay
ment, protection to your old
age, because the policy is con-
verified into an endowment
protection to your business,
because of the liberal values.
. It covers every contingency ]
Nearly twenty years, association
with the best Life Insurance Com
pany on earth, enables the UNDER
signed to personally guarantee its
every statement. While he does
not now actively solicit insurance,
yet if you want information, with
out undue or importunate solicita-
ton, he will submit cost, ETC., on
application. He will also refer
prospective insurants to those in
this community who have policies
in or who have received benefits at
the hands of the Oldest and Larg-
est Annual Dividend Company in
America,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

Put ! do not. decisively. You
must believe me: not SO much as
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

Twas likely the sea sighed because
it was blue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21
CHAPTER xxlll.-(continued.)

Keith's eyes lifted to her face, his
ears quick to detect the undertone
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

Il told her something of our adj
ventures together; OF how 10th Haw.
ley and had been confused. she Was
anxious to learn who you were. out
unfortunately. have never. even yet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-21

mo, left you at Fort Larned De-
lieving you Christie Maclaire-sup-
posing it your stage name. Of course
and was confirmed in this belief by
finding in the holsterS.of the saddle
you had been riding an envelope bear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
SECOND DIVIDEND
ORDERED BY COURT.
Depositors Of Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Go. to Receive Addi-
tiona! Ten Per Gent.
ORDER OF JUDGE BARLEY.
So, 900 Required 30 'ay Second Diri-
dend-- Receivers Will Start ut Once.
work Will be Completed Quickly.

This morning n The Corporation
Court Judge Louis c. Barley entered
an order directing Judge J. II. NJ.
Norton and Howard W. Smith, re-
ccivers OF the Virginia Safe Deposit
ana Trust Corporation TO pay div
idcnd Of ten per cent to the depositors
OF the defunct corporation.
The news Of Judge Barlcy's action
will DC gratefully received by the
thousands Of dcpositors scattered all
over the state, and the money will he
a most welcome Christmas gift. The
declaring OF second dividend ut
this time also CONES as somewhat of
Q surprise for while il was known that
the receivers had considerable mon
cy on hand. il was not thought that
they had sufficient 10 warrant a divi-
dend.
The liabilities OF the Trust Com
pany are approximately $55n,oOO and
. dividend Of ten per cent will require
the sum Of $55,000. With this ten
percent the creditors will have re-
ccigcd thirty per cent. The trust
closed It's doors on Dcccm-
bor 18th, 1910, and the first divi-
dcnd Of twenty per cent was paid by
the receivers last August.
The receivers stated this afternoon
that they would Immediately start the
work OF sending out the checks to
the depositors This is a tremendous
Job as there are over 5000 accounts
on the books which have TO be fig
ured out and then the checks mailed.
They stale that when the last divi-
icnd was paid it required about six
weeks time TO accomplish this and
that approximately the same length
Of time will be required now before
the drpositurS can receive the mon
cy. This will mean that the checks
will reach The creditors about Jan
uary 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
WICK ERSHA a III
BECOMES ILL.

Washington. u. c, Dec. o.-Attor-
new General Wickcrsham was seized
with 4 sudden illness while attending
The Cabinet meeting this afternoon.
The attorney general was evidently
in severe pain and was unable t. walk.
His carriage was taken around to the
side exit OF the executive offices SO that
he might be carried out toit.
The attorney generals motor car vas
taken around the white House and IN
to the grounds from the rear, By
breaking the paddock on the inner gate,
the guards brought the car 10 the rear
door OF the executive Offices. with the
assistance OF DR.. Delaney, Wickersham
gas able to walk to the car and was
taken to his home. DR.. Delaney accom-
panied him.
Itwas announced at the White House
that ickerSham S illness was acute in
digestion He was given restorative
aud soon revived. DR.. Deluuey said
the attack would not prove serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
ACCUSED DISMISSED.

Among the cases before the Police
Court this morning was that OF Il Young
woman named Ad,lin Talbot, who had
hecn arrested at the instance Of. her
husband on the charge Of assault. Tie
couple, it appeared, had been residing
in Washington, but on account Of do
mestic infeliclty the wife had left her
husband aud with her three children
had removed to Alexandria. Accord
ing to the statement Of the husband
"a heavy.sct muscular young mani lie
had come to this city for the purpose
Of making some arrangements concern
ing the future Of tho children when his
wife assaulted him. The wife in her
statement said the complainant did
not provide for her nor the children
and that she came here where she
worked for their support. She further
alleged that the little ones were bare
foot and only half-clad VIXEN she
reached Alexandria and that she worked
at washing aud'irOning in order to pro-
vide them with the essentials Of life.
She stated that she bad led an upright
life and (gianclng 1T her husban1) said
she did not buy doll babies for married
women. Jus'ice Cation dismissed the
charge against the woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
SIXTY SECOND CONGRESS.
The Presidents Message Read in
Both Houses. Procedure
MOnOtOnOuS.

Washington, Dec. 5.--Tho Senate
convened today with Senator Curtis
presiding. The galleries contained
only the usual crowds OF spectators and
regulars. The attendance OF senators
had dropped to the normal.
The list o. senators present ut the
opening was read by states.
A number Of executive documents
aud reports were laid before the Senate.
Before the presentation OF communi-
cations was completed Senator Calm
ger (rpn. n. Il. and Martin (lem. Sa.)
tho committc appointed to wait on the
president reported that he would send a
message to the Senate at once.
The reading of the presidents an
nual message began ut once. Senators
paid but little attention, locking over
the copies already on their de'ks.
Some did not 60 that far but gossiped
or went to luncheon.
In the House goodly attendance
of members was on hand when the
reading OF the message began. But as
the droning voice OF the Reading clerks
grew monotohons the members, one
by one, carried away copies OF the do
cumcnt be read in the quiet Of their
officers. AT one time there were only
about n score OF members on the floor,
The galleries which had been filled
with spectators, gradually emptied as
ttie reading proceeded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
CARDINALS ENTER LEAGUE.

The Cardinal Athletic Club Of this
city has entered class \, Washington
city basket bali league. The clubmcn
ypjsecured the exclusive Use Of Ar.
nlory Hall and will play all scheduled
games at that place.
There will be four OF the fast y. NJ.
5. l.. team in line for positions this
season Patterson, Williams, X. Cock
rcll, EntwisIe, and with such new ma
teral as Roberts, Duffy, Scblag, Hay
den and Jones the Cardinals expect to
give their rivals hard chase for the
flag at the close Of the season.
The first game will be played at
Armory Hail Thursday night at S p.
III. with the fast y. NJ. c. A. stalwatt
team. Capt. EntwisIe will pick out his
strongest five in order to get Il winning
start ia the initial contest. Shorty
Hughes well known to the base bal!
fans Of this city will referee all leagues
games.
The fast reserves will enter the class
Section and expect to give all their
rivals 4 hard chase for the champion
ship. and with such men as Nugent.
Owens, F. Cockrcll, Roland, Mcbride,
Wells and w. Patterson will make all
teams sit up and take notice.
The management has gone to big
expense in order to have the best ac-
comudations for ladies, gentlemen and
children and wheA the big five appears
on the floor Thursday night they will
expect q large bunch OF fans to be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
LOCAL BREVl'rIES.

There will be a prayer meeting OF
the w. C. T. u, at the Childrens'
Home tomorrow afternoon at three
o'clock. This is to be an important
meeting ana it is hoped rs many as
possible will attend.
4 barrel OF flour offered by /. D..
Smith, 1920 Queen street, TO purchasers,
was won by the holder of ticket num-
Der 1859, who can obtain the flour on
presentation OF ticket.
Justice Julius Pclton, who had been
confined to his home from injuries
received by 4 fail, is able to be o"i again.
The vii! OF the late Tohn S. Black
burn was admitted TO probate in The
clerks office OF the Corporation Court
today. The testator left his real and
personal estate TO be divided equally
between his son and daughter. Rich
ard Scott Blackburn qualified as exc
cutor.
MessrS. Luther Fl. Thompson OF the
First ward, p. N. Brad'haw Of the
Second, and Thomas J.. Carter Ct the
Third, qualified today before the Clerk
Of the Corporation Court rs School
Trustees.
A coal cart collided with an electric
car at the intersection OF Prince and
Fairfax street shortly before noon
today. The cars was slightly damaged.
The ladies OF Grace Church will have
their annual sale of Christmas articles
and oyster supper, tonight III Odd
Fellows Hail, on north Columbus
street.
Mr.. James j. Herrick OF Washing
ton, Pa, and Miss Edna May Clark
of this city were quietly married this
morning at Grace church rectory by
Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
To Visit Canal Zone.

Washington, Dec. "a three weeks
trio to the Panama Canal Zone was
planned by the Interstate and Com.
merce Committee of the House ut 4
meeting today. The committee, head
ed by Chairman Adamson (Drm. Ga }
sill leave New York next Sunday night.
The Committee will examine the ca
nal with Il view Of framing legislation
for the operation Of the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
RESCUE OF
BARGE CREW

New York, Dec. 5.-Having on
board William Ross, Charles Nelson
and #. H. Hawthorne. OF Philadelphia
and Alexander Henderson Of South
Bethlehem rescued from the coal barge
Henry Clay which broke adrift in the
snow storm off Barnegat, n. j.,
the steamship Nayahoc arrived hnre
today
The four men had given UP hope
when the barge, which broke away
from the tug Gettysburg on it way
from Philadelphia to Boston began
sinking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
MATESTICS Al THE GAYETY.

The Majestics" present The Win
ming Widow ut the Gayety theatre in
Washington this week. Florence May,
as dashing and rich widow, and Joe
NJ. Fields aud George 3. Sranlon, as
her two suitors, have the principal
paris. Miss May displays voice OF
wide range and much melody in several
solo numbers.
There is plenty Of singing. The
chorus is good looking, but wea's a
rumhcr of elongated costumes which
are not supposed to appeal strongly to
the ourlesque clientele.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
ITALIAN STEAMER
RUNS ASHORE.

Ocean City. Md, Dec. 5.-A big
Italian steamship bound from South
American ports for Philadelphia, is
ashore Off this city today The work
OF l>3ruing the crew was begun at
) O'Clock. At Il. m. the. work of
rescue was still in progress. under the
direction Of the life saving crew of
the Isle of Wight station. The name
of The vessel has not as yet reached
the watchers on shore. The steam
or is stranded twenty miles off shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
KINGS RECEPTION
TENT BURN ED.

Delhi, india. Dec. 5.--IncendiarirS
today bururd the magnificent reception
tent erected for King Georges use dur
ing the Durbar ceremonies. 1t Is
feared The affair may forecast an out
break during the Durbar and soldiers
aud native police are taking extraordl-
nary precautions.
Every suspicious character is being
thrown into irons. Several days ago Il
fire started in the tent when it was in
the first stages OF erection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
PACKERS MUST
STAND TRIAL.

Washington, u. c., Dec. 5.-Ten
millionaire packers must stand trial
tomorrow in Chicago under the GRIM
inaI section OF the antitrust for forming
the beef trust, the Supreme Court Of
the United States having today refused
70 gia:,t Il stay o. proceedings.
Chief Justice White announced the
refusal of The court to grant stay.
without making any commGnt what.
ever.
The appeal based onfhc contention
that antitrust law is unconstitutional
remains on the court docket. The
only possible step now would be for
the packers to ask the court TO eype-
ditc hearing on that appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
HOWARD T. CoLvIE, Chairman,
JOHN T. HARRISON,
Martin Nj. LolIo.
POLICE COURT.

TJustice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Harry Brown, charged with drunk
and disorderIv conduct, vas fined $40.
Addie Talbot, charged with disorder
" conduct, was dism Used.
Isaac Edney, colored. charged with
stealing two chickens and with escap-
ing from the chain gang, was sent to
Jail for six months.
A white man from Manassas. charg-
ed with issuing a check on bank in
which he had no funds, was ordered
to be held until he shall have made
GOOD SIS which he obtained OF the
check
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
VAUDEVILLE AT THE IMPERIAL.

With equal suffrage in California
and Mrs. Pankhurst in New York, the
Imperial Theatre in Washington has
Joined in the movement, and this week
presents timely sketch entitled The
Suffragette. 1t dlscIoses the rivalry
Of husband and vile, who are oppos-
ing candidates, and sparkles with
BRIGHT lites. Frank r land is fcac-
ured in the ?laylct, and his work is OF
the crisp, clean-cut type. Anna
Walter furnishes excellent support IS
the militant spouse.
Grace Leonard, billed rs Americas
Yesta Tilley," appears ID a series
OF masculine characterizations, and was
we'll received, PARTICULARLY in her
schooItoy song ". f. Whttle is a
vcntriioquist who deserved a better
place than Opening the show. The
Gouldons draw mu-ic from variety
OF odd instruments. The morning
alarm clock even furnishes pleasant
sound in their hands. Barnes and
Robinson, 10 long and plauoIogue. and
Murphy ami Frauklin, y dancing pair,
are others who appear. B'akl"y
Circus is the conventional trained
animal act in %hich attempts to ride
az unruly mule furnish amusement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
BARREL OF WHISKY STOLEN.

A-barrel of whisky, consigned to an
Alexandria merchant, was stolen from
box car in the yard Of the Washing
ton and Ohio Railroad ID this city on
Sunday night. Railroad thieves have
become active lately. As has been
stated, several cars were looted near
Seminary station, a short distance from
this city on Sunday night. 1t is said
that other similar robberies have oc-
CURED recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
GERMAN CAPTAIN
ARRES7EDAs Spy.
Said to Have Been Engaged in Max
ing Plans of Dock Yards and
HarbOr.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN LONDON
Incident Strengthens General Belle
That War Between England and Ger
many is Imminent.

Portsmouth, Eng, Dec. 5.---Capt.
Heinrich Crosse, q German army otiic-
cr. who is on leave OF absence, was
arrested today as spy. The gov
ernment claims that he was making
maps of the dock yards and harbor.
News OF the arrest caused great eX-
citement because OF the almost uni
versal belief that war with Germany
is imminent.
Crosse was remanded to prison for
one week without bail.
\ later dispatch says it is a German
marine officer who was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
MRS. PoWHATAN MGNcURE DEAD.

Mrs. Dora Ashhy Moncure, widow
Of the late Powhatan MOncure. a well
known lady Of the highest Christian
character, died Monday. December 4th.
at her home, "OakwoId," in Stafford
county.
She is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. W. j. Morton, Of Alexandria.
Mrs. Taylor, Of Fauquier. and Mrs. II.
II. Wallace, OF Texas: three sons, Mr.
Frank Moncure, OF Stafford, DR.. Pow
hatan Moncure, of Catlett's Station,
Fauquier county, and another sou who
resides in the west.
i1Tbe funeral will take place at Aqua
church Wednesday at 80 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
SALES AT GEORGE WASHINGTON
PARK

Messrs. George II. Schwartzman and
Lorenzo Woolford have sold to Thos
Fannop aud a. c. Howard four lots
in Section ! George Washington Park.
The price received for the lots was a
large advance upon the original prices
paid and il it understood two fine
houses viii soon bc erected .hatAon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Assistant Attorney General.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Attorney Cen
eraI Wickers!lam today formally an
nounced tae appointment Of Oscar Law
Ter, AS a special assistant attorney gem
eraI, to take entire charge II the fed
eral dynamite probe. Lawler, who
formerly was assistant attorney general
for the Department Of the Interior,
wrote the famous "Lawler Draft" Of
President TafL's letter exonerating Sec.
retary Rallinger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
TIL + FIGHTING
IN TRIPOD

TripoIi, Dec. 5.-Despite torren-
tiai rain that is raging the Italian
troops engaged the Turks and Arabs in
another sklrmish today. The Turks
were repuIsed after killing twenty Ital-
iaDs.
Gen. Canaya is planning for de-
c;siye battle within few hours and
is expanding his skirmi.h lines.
Aerial scouts have learned that the
Turks have been augmented by large
number of Arabs who arrived last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
TO EXTEND
TIE ARMISTICE.

Pekin, Dec. 2.-The armistice at tsWu
Chang which expires tomorrow prob
ablv will be extended two weeks.
Premier Yuan Shi kai is considering
a general armistice in an effort to reach
IN argeemcut with the rebels. The i'm.
perial finances are low aud Yuan fears
he sill be forced 10 treat with the rev.
oIutionaries just as with an independent
power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The following examinations will be
held in Alexandria to fill vacancies in
the Civil Service on the given dates:
Junior Engin Ger Civil mechanical
pr electrical } December 1914. As list
ant physicist in autobiography, Bureau
OF Standards, January 3. Reparman
of motor boats. January 10. Senior
highway engineer January 3. Special
ist in lural engineering (male,) Jan
uary 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

unless we arc TO danish individual
ism from all business and reduce II
to one common system of regulation
or control of prices like that which
now prevails with respect 10 pubic
utilities, and which when applied
to all business would be long step
toward socialism
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

Holiday presents for Mother, Sister
or Wife free for one week only '3c
piece OF extra heavy granite ware free.
With our special high class baking
powder all this week. We call your
special attention TO VIM. Peck IS ad III
other column of this paper.
dec5 IS