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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
NEW RAILWAY TRANsPORJA-
TON.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 10.-On Janu-
airy eth, 1912, certain Of the prom
dnent Southeastern railroads VIII
place on sale at their principal tick
ct offices form Of transportation
order, designated interchangeable
Penny Scrip Books" which will be
honored by practically all the rail-
roads in the Southeast.
Each book will contain at the time
of sale twenty-five hundred (2,5OO)
coupons of the face value Of one cent
each, or $500 in the aggregate, but
will be sold for $4,000. The coupons
of each book, when attached to the
cover and contract thereof and pres
ented to ticket agents by the original
purchaser, will be accepted in the
purchase OF transportation between
stations in the Southeast for his own
use at the rates and under the regu-
lations set forth in the tariff govern
ing the sale and use of this form OF
transportation order.
The Southern Railway Company
will sell and honor these scrip books
in addition to the present two cent
per mile Interchangeable mileage
tickets Of forms z and III, which the
Southern Railway has had on sale
for the past several years, thus max
ing no change in the existing forms
and rates of interchangeable mileage
books by the Southern Railway, the
scrip book arrangement simply be-
ing, as far as the Southern Railway
is concerned, an additional transpor-
tatfon facility
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
The Darlington Embroglio.

Richmond, Dec. 11.-Removal from
Office the second time within five Seeks
was the fate Saturday of DR.. Charles
V. Darlington, former surgeon at the
state penitentiary, at the bands OF the
board OF directors. But as result OF
his persistent fight for reinstatement
aud for publicity, the board decided to
have a public investigation Of the man
agement of the prison, to be held on
December 81.
BY mandamus proceedings, DR.. Car
rington. q few days ago, occurred an or
der reinstating him, which the court
granted on the ground that the board
bad not given him notice OF hearing.
A stay was granted to allow an appeal,
and in the interim the board today re
moved him again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Masonic Banquet.

Herndon, Dec. 1.-THE annual ban.
ques and ladies night" OF lodge No.
264, A. F., and A. ~, was held Sat
urday night in Walkers hall, With DR.
Charles F. Russell as master OF cere.
monies.
After a social hour in the lodge
room, the guests were invited to the
banquet ball where the repast was
served. DR.. George Ramsay BreadY
was chairman of the banquet commit.
tee, assisted by Messrs. Sayer, Hud,
dlesop, and Walker and Mrs. Wal.
ker. and Miss Russell. DR.. Frank w.
Huddleson, as master to the lodge pre-
sided SO POSTMASTER. Speeches were
made during the evening and fine pro.
gramme of vocal aud instrumental
music rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
MAY Be MADE BISHOP.
Rev. J. T. Whelan Will 1t is Re-
ported Succeed Bishop Van
de Vyver.

Although no official word has, as
yet come from Rome as to who has
been selected to succeed the late Bis
hop Augustine Van de Vyver, OF the
Richmond Diocese, rumor was given
considerable credence yesterday IN
Baltimore to the effect that Rev. John
r. Whelan, pastor Of St. Mary, Star
of the Sea, parish, Riverside avenue
and Clement street, Baltimore, was
among the names mentioned and sug'
rested to the Holy See from which a
successor to Bishop Van de, Yyver will
have to be selected.
In view OF the fact that Rev. Father
Whelan was at one time chancellor oil
the archdiocese and is the pastor Of
one OF the largest and most popular
parishes in Baltimore, it is thought
that he may be selected as the Rich.
mond diocesan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Social
Obligations

Dear" said Mrs Westcott dramat'
ically to her husband as she took the
newspaper out of his hands to compel
him to give his undivided attention to
Der, we've got to entertain! That's
all there is to it,"
well, why have we?' demanded
Westcott.
WHY, I'm simply ashamed to look
our friends in the face, and actually
the Ruggleses and the Squires will
think we are stingy! They've lived
here nearly a year and I've never
even had luncheon in all that time!
Think of it, And I receive invita-.
lions almost every day! But there's
one comfort don't go any more!
So I really don't owe lot of people
more than the invitation myself"
Westcott listened helplessly, trying
In vain to catch glimpse of the
headlines in the newspaper that his
wife held. Eyes," he said in most
desultory manner, feeling in duty
bound to make some remark in the
pause.
Eyes, that's it," went on Mrs. West.
colt. We'll entertain! Well do some.
thing big, too! Come, help me PLAN"
She beamed on him as she threw the
newspaper behind her. regardless OF
its landing on the floor.
But" demonstrated her husband,
weakly, "these big affairs are-are
rather an expense, aren't they?"
"Oh, why didn't I think OF 1t be.
fore?" Mrs. Westcott asked, ignor.
ing his remark There, they've been
gone only two months and I've owed
them something so long! I could
have had it a week, say after they
sailed and" She paused in rapt
contemplation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Fugitive Returned.

Washington, Dec. 11.-W alter Oar.
rell, 50 years old, committed to the
government Hospital for the Insane in
l9of, Tor writing threatening postscripts
on civil service examination papers,
and VINO escaped May l6, was brought
20 washington yesterday by Deputy
Sheriff John G. White, OF Loudoun
county, Va.
Darrell escaped frequently from the
institution, calling on the Civil Service
Commission to complain OF his alleged
grievances each time. He will be re-
turned to the asylum If his condition
has not improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
stolen jewelry Identified,

Norfolk, Dec. 11.-Miss Marie
Whitehurst, society girl, residing 10
Client, and her parents yesterday iden-
tilted some OF the jcwelry found on
Charles Davis.
About year ago Miss Whitehurst
had d struggle with a burglar and was
shot at twice, but the shots went wild.
Members Of the family and caller
fred at the intruder, who escaped.
Davis also goes by the names of Manuel
Rosentbal and Max Edwards, and is
said to be wanted in New York under
the latter name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Virginian AsphyXlated.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Stonewall j.
Campbell, OF Broad Run, Va, was
found dead from gas asphyxiation yes
terday morning in rooming house at
Seventh street and New York avenue,
northwest. Campbell, farmer. came
to Washington Saturday from Thor
oughfare, Gap, Va, with. horses for sale.
Coroner hewitt issued certificate OF
accidental death. It is believed the
farmer either blew the gas out or did
not turn it off properly.
The body will be taken to the home
at Broad Run today by relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Three Men Killed.

Three men were killed in shoot
ing affray in Breeder. w. Va, yes
te.day afternoon. In an attempt to
arrest Walter Marcunl, young man
but "a years Of age, wanted for fell
ony committed some time ago, Mar
cum waa shot to death, but not until
be had killed Sheriff George Damron
OF Mingo county, aud Jack Vanlouse,
a Norfolk and Western Railroad de-
tective.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Death of q Dentist.

Harrisonburs, Dec. 1l.-Dr. Frank
L. Harris, aged 6S, well.known den
fist. died yesterday. He was brother
OF the late DR.. James II. Harris, OF Bal
timore, and the last OF four brothers,
all noted dentists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
TELEGRAPH BREVITIES.

Cincinnati, O.-TWo hundred hui
man skeletons were dug up on farm
near Elizabethtown by workmen. 1t
is believed the men struck an old In
dian burying ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Death ofCapt Meads.

Capt. D. G. Meade prominent and
wealthy farmer of Fauquier county
died ut bis home near the Plains on
Saturday. Capt. Meade was veteran
OF the civil war and is survived by a
son Drayton Meade OF The Plrins, and
and three daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Chicago.-Peter Ribble married
his own wife yesterday. They were
welded by gypsy rites and Peter had
paid $500 for her, but married
again legally to prevent her father
from auctioning her off to another.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Salem, Mass.-Ex-A1ayor Hurley
denies certain political stories told by
rivals. IF they're proven true" said
Hurley, "Ill shave my whiskers and
wear a straw hat until | die
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Co.

Every day in the 'year for Fort Mor-
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and points
south, via superb, powerful steel PALACE
steamers.
Leave Washington, 6.45 Pr.
Leave Alexandria 100 p. IT,.
Arrive Fl. MonroeS T.0Oa. IN.
Arrive Norfolk 500 4. m.
Arrive Portsmouth 500 4. n.
Leave Portsmouth $40 p. %.
Leave Norfolk 6.C0 p. m.
Leave f.. Monroe 100 p. m.
Arrive Alexandria $50 a. m.
Arrive Washington 7.0Ga. N
Through connections made at Norfolk
with steamers Of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for New York and
Merchants and Miners Steamships for
Boston.
General Ticket Office, 73n i4th StN.W.
Bond Building, Washington, D. g.
Phone Main 1920.
Seventh street wharf. Phone Main 3.vJ
Alexandria wharf foot OF Prince street.
w. Fl. CALLAHAN
april " General Passenger agent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Columbus, O.-Pauline Orehood
committed suicide by drinking car
bolic acid, because her mother repri-
manded her for borrowing 40 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Akron, O.--Mrs. Frank Bannesal,
previously mother of eight children,
including one set of twins, has Civ
en- birth to triplets, one boy and two
girls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Bellefontain, O.-The constable Of
East Liberty nearly lost his life when
man, crazed with drink, grabbed his
whiskers and dragged him through
town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Chicago.-S. G. Hatch, a wealtI

ChicagO.-S. q. Hatcn, WeaItny
railway man, is taking motion pic
lures of his son and playmates on
each birthday of the youngster. The
films are preserved for the boys ed
ification in after life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Chicago-Vaclav Syejda, a gun
smlth didn't know that gun he
was repairing was loaded andkilled
hls own l7-year-old daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Pittsburg, Pa.-Antonio Uere, so
grabbed a fallen live wire to pre-
vent several children from beinl
electrocuted and was himself killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

"Why, my dear" interposed West.
colt, surprised by the peculiar trend
of his wifes remarks. "You say you
wish you could have given it week
after they sailed! l assume that you
mean the Rankins. But why week
after they sailed? Why was that time
any better than the present.
why, you see," Mrs. Westcott
gazed on him in pity for his lack of
comprehension, "you see, could have
invited them!"
Westcott took a deep breath. He
looked at his wife earnestly while his
brain tried to fathom the mystery.
"You wanted to give it early so you
could invite the Rankins to come to
It week after they sailed! All, yes!
So clear-so-so-shall We call it
lucid?"
ooh. bother!" Mrs. Westcott impa-
tiently exclaimed. why can't you
understand things? l always have to
explain everything to you! If I in.
vIted them then they'd owe me an in.
yitation. I'd have paid what l owe
them, but they couldn't come because
they'd be sailing for Europe at the
time"
Westcott eyed his wife in admira.
ton.
e'."Are you going TOTO run the whole
party on the same principle?" he
aAeried, respectfully.
"Well, we'll issue about twice as
many invitations as the house can
hold" she explained, the fire OF vic
tory in her eyes. There are the
Browns. They're going to Florida
this winter. I heard that they leave
In about a week. That's five, for I'd
have to have the girls, too" She
booked at her husband exultantly.
I. ooh, and there are the Warrens and
the Smiths. They're going hunting to-
gether this fall somewhere up north
and they'll be gone a month, know!
That's seven with Mr.. Warren's sis
tsrs4n 4 Westcott pulled out an en-
velone; and put down the figures"
"Then there are the doctor and his
mpt}ier. He told me the other day
that, she wasn't at all well and he
thought he'd take run out west to
60 with her to his sisters in Cali
fornia. could invite them!"
;."And there are the minister and his
wife and his son and daughter" put
In Westcott, with proper pride in his
Offering. Hes going to accept that
church in Rochester. So We can in
yite them!"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

What present would be better for
father, brother or college chum than a
pair of those excelling Brocton- Co. Op-
eratiye Shoes sold by Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Observation-Disclosures book is now
opee for a limited number OF shares for
the ninth series of the German Co.
Operative Building Association No. 5,
at their Office No. 3l3 King street.
Office hours from 9 to l o'clock.
JUsTUs SCHNEIDER.
! dec1 2w Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
John Ahern & &c.

CoiueT L ElucC tilu Yin me- 1 11tiSOI
" HOLESALfS & RETAIL GROCERs
and dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
Country produce received daily. Our
stock OF Plain aud Fancy Groceries en-
braces every thing TO be had in this line.
We hold largely IN United States bond.
ed warehouse and carry in stock various
brands Of the best
PURE RYE aSJ MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades
of Foreign and American
WINES, ALEs, BROWN, STOUT, sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

Uniontown, Pa.-NIiss Lucy Johns,
said to be the only woman deputy
sheriff in the United States, and John
H. Grier, Of Pittsburg, were married
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11

iMrs. Westcott glanced at her hus-
band to detect any fraud in his air
Of frankness, but he was adding the
names to his list enthusiastically.
$"There ere twenty that can't come"
be counted, finally.
Mrs. Westcott sighed a deep sigh
OF thanksgiving. That's all right,
then" she said. Now, we'll just ask
our own immediate friends in to tea
that night and have a good time.
That'll be eight or ten altogether
and, thank goodness, most of my obli.
cations will be paid"
= Then she handed his newspaper to
him smilingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-11
Sarcastic Man.

WELL" said the sarcastic man, as
he walked out Of the concert between
numbers, I'm ever so much obliged
to the girl who sits in front Of me. l
don't know what her name is, but I'm
obliged to her.
"You mean the one with the fright.
fully high coiffure?"
That's the girl. And she's got g
bow on top of that"
81 don't see what you're obliged to
her for"
For not carrying an umbrella"
His Nature.
"That informer is pig"
(Which explains how he came to
Eqsssl"
New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
100000 FOR ST. PAUL'S
Gift Announced by Rector of
Brooklyn Epis scopal Church.

Father A. c. Wilson. rector OF st. Paurs
Episcopal Church. clinton and Carroll
streets Brooklyn. announced Yesterday
morning that a friend had presented a
check OF 10000 to be used as an endow
ment fund for the organization. The donor
wished 10 remain unknown for the present
at least. The gift came AT the end Of a
week Of special services conducted by
Father Walter Howard F'rere. head OF the
Order of the Resurrection. OF England, au-
thor and educator
took UP an Easter collection Of $1,000 yes
terday and hts choir gave him set OF
silver candesticks for his library.
The gifts were the elimination Of a
period ~ unexampled prosperity at ST.
Paul's, which was organized IN 1850. Two
years ago. when Father Wilson took
charge. the average attendance at services
debt. the building was IN bad condition and
the officials were preparing to disband and
dispose of the property. Father Wilson in
stituted "A new form Of service. modelled
after the primitive Catholic service.
In the two years that Father Wilson has
freed of d, ut. the building has been thor
ouChly renovated. the interior has been
supplied with all the accoutrements re-
quired by tho high church services. and
the attendance has been increased stead
ilv. Father Wilson aud his assistants have
accepted no salaries.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
OLD MEMBER QUITS 'CHANGE
Allen Ives Ormsbee Retires After
45 Years in Stocks.

Allen Ives Ornsbee, after an active
career since March a. 1856. IN the New
York Stock Exchange. has made arrange
ments for the sale OF his seat 10 william
Maynard for s6&CCo. Mr. Ornsbee is seven
ty-five years old For the last six months
he has been IN poor health. but has con-
tUued 10 attend 70 his business. lie de-
cided last week, however that the strain
was too great and instructed the secretary
70 dispose Of his seat For a quarter Of
n century Mr.. Orlnshee specialized in Louis
vile & Nashville stock.
Mr.. Ornsbee viii retain his home at No
Is2 Ioralemon street, BROOKLYN, but eX-
poets 10 travel for his health. He has
lived In Brooklyn since 1853 going there
from his native city Of Providence. r. /.
He was at ono time interested in Re
publican politics and was ono Of the
charter members Of tho Young Republican
CIuh. He was member OF the Board Of
Supervisors from the 1st Ward from 1873
TO 1851.
After the death OF his son, who died In
a snowstorm while ascending Mount Wash
inCton. he retired from politics. This oc-
Cured about eight years ago. Three years
ago his wife died The only member Of
his family left IS son.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
PRIEST EXPOSES POLICE
Report of Damage to His Church
Far Greater than Announced.

II developed yesterday that the dana Se
done 70 the building of tho McCaddin Me-
mortal Hall. attached 10 the Church Of Sts
Peter and Pau. Williamsburg. was far
greater than the police admitted on Sat
uIday night Father William Il. Farrell
the pastor. is highly incensed at the re
port IN which the police said that the dam
age amounted to & %. Lieutenant wills.
acting captain Of the Bedford avenue sta
ton. explained that IT was the wish of the
70 stor 10 cover up tho robbery in hopes
that they might sppTehend the robbers.
Father Farrell Yesterday said 10 a Trib
une reporter:
Lieutenant Wills visited mo with several
detectives and asked me not TO let the re
pCrters IN" on this, as the pepers were
giving them enough pounding. He said
that II the papers got the story the robbers
would know that the thing had been dis
covered and - would give them chance to
dispose Of their plunder before the police
got a line on them.
Father Farrell further said he had been
troubled with burglars short time ago.
when they stripped the building ~ all the
lead pipe and brass fixtures Now, when
they took the copper OFF the roof. he
tbGl ght il time that the general public was
acquainted with the true state Of affairs.
The thieves were compelled to use q
wagon and lower their punder from the
detection by the police. Father Farrell says
Il will cost several thousand dollars 70
r. pair the damage done TO the roof and TO
the building
New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
FIFTY COINS FOR TEACHER
Each Represents a Years Ser
vice in Sunday School.

Mother Jenkins" otherwise known as
Mrs. Niles Y. Jenkins. completed exactly
fifty years of active service a. q Sunday
school teacher IN the Sixteenth Street Bap-
tist Church Yesterday. At the end of P re
George H. Dowkontt, pastor Of the church.
presented 20 Mrs. Jenkins a purse in token
Of appreciation. In the purse Mr. Dow
kontt said. there was n coin, brand new,
for each year Of service Mrs Jenkins had
given TO the church
Sheafs Of letters and kilograms from for
mer scholars all over the country Congratu-
lating Mrs. Jenkins were read by the pas
tor. A feature Of the reception was the
baptism Of five young girls, al members
OF Mrs. Jenkirs's class IN the Sunday
school. soc being godmother for all.
"H2Ve noticed much change IN church
work." said Mrs. Jenkins when asked II
she thought the children who attended Sun
day school now and those OF fifty years ago
were different. Yes. there is big
change. To-day the children know SO
much. they are so worldly. and am afraid
that they are not as earnest in regard to
their Sunday school work as thoy were
years ago.
just after my marriage / began to
teach sunday school az this church. My
husband also taught here and was for
years the clerk Of tho church. can re-
member taking my class on many bright
Gay Il a big field az what Is now ith street
and Fourth avenue for picnics."
Mrs. Jenkins is soventy-two years old.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
LEG BROKEN BY AUTOMOBILE
Bates Advertising Head Hurt in Fifth
Avenue Accident.

Converse -. Marsh. president of the Bates
Advertising Company. Of No. 10 Spruce
street. and living at No. IS West 59th street,
was Knocked down yesterday afternoon on
Flfth avenue, near J6th street. by an auto
mobile owned by J. ". Earle, president If
the Union Typewriter Company. Of No. 2yb
Broadway and was removed 10 Flower Hos
pltal suffering from fracture of the right
leg His daughter. Miss Faith J.. Marsh,
was with him at the time and narrowly
escaped being struck 10y the machine She
accomparied him IN the ambulance 10 the
hospital after he was attended by Or. Reid,
OF the institution.
Patrolman Labau. Of the East 5lst street
station. said Mr. Marsh aud his daughter
had Just stepped from the curb on the east
side Of the thoroughfare and attempted To-
get across the street between crowded au-
tomobies, when the Earle machine rushed
up. II was seen by Miss Marsh. who
Jumped back. but II struck her father be
fore ne could get out Of It's path.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
Tribune Subscription Will Insure
Your Getting Every Proverb
Picture.

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The intense interest in the contest
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iSr Of being the greatest contest OF TINS
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cause of It's advantages for education.
entertainment and the winning of valu-
able prizes the contest Is Of interest 10
every member Of the family. Every
picture represents some well known
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between you and one OF the prizes Is
the naming Of the proverbs. This is
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