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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
GIVEN SIXTY DAYS.
Negro Slips Chicken Into Bag
Theft Witnessed by Storekeeper.

l.aac Edney, colored, entered the
store of w P. Woolls & Sons, on the
northwest corner of Queen and Henry
yesterday carrying bag half filled
with oysters. He attempted to saIi
the bivalves to Lewis Rockwell, who
was in a chair in the store, and at 4
time when Edney supposed Rock
well had his eyes turned in another
direction, picked up chicken and p!ac
ed it ia bag. This act, however, was
witnessed and the darkay was soon
placed in the hands of the police.
He was brought BEFORE the police
court this morning, and in his de-
Tense he alleged that Rockwell had
agreed to give him the chicken for
the oysters. He was sent to Jail Tor
sixty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
JUDGE F|NAEY RESIGNS
Police Justice of Alexandria Quits
Because he has not Received
any Salary.

Judge R. Gordon Finney, appointed a
year ago as police justice Of AleXan-
dria county, under special act OF the
legislature, has resigned hi; Office on
the ground that he has not received
any compensation for his services
and as a result, it is believed, that
Alexandria county is without tri-
bunal to deal with misdemeanors.
Judge Finney's resignation follows
the refusal of State Auditor c. Lee
Mcore of Richmond,to allow him the
salary provided by the act of the leg
islature. The state auditors action
was based Oh the advice of the attor-
ney general that the act creating the
police court of Alexandria county was
unconstitutional.
Under ordinary conditions the &C
ton of the auditor would be tested
before the state court of appeals but
10 test case has been made as Judge
Finney is not willing to go the eH-
pen.e on his own responsibility and
the county authorities have taken no
steps to establish the constitutionality
of the act.
Previous to the establishment of the
police court all instantaneous were
tried by several justices Of the peace
! of the county and it is not now con-
! sidered probable that on the strength
| of a mere acvating of the Office jus
tice will undertake, on his own re-
sponibility, to reassume jurisdiction
and try case unless some court has
declared he act unconstitutional.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as executriX OF the
late John T. Nails, all persons lndcDt-
ed 10 said estate are hereby notified
to settle said Indebtedness with me,
and ali persons having claims against
said estate will present same to me
properly verified for payments.
MRS. JNO. T. NAILS. EXecutrlN.
500 King ST., Alexandria. Va, 30-1Ot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
OLD FOLKS CONCERT.

At the Old Folks Concert, next
Tuesday evening, the following will
be heard in solo, duet and quartette
Mrs. DeDeir, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Cg-
den. Miss Snow, Miss Germond
Mes.rs. Young, Kicker, and Waller, al
members of st. Paul's choir.
Many of the selections were poFu-
lar fifty or more years ago, and
though seldom heard now, have lost
none of their charm. None shoUid
mis- sithis opportunity of hearing
these quaint old melodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
A CARD.

| desire to say that I did not I'M
derstand the LEGAL nature Of the sale
of goods of S H. LYNN & co. These
goods were sold under a deed Of as
signment for the benefi: of creditors
and not under bankruptcy proceed
incs. l wish to correct any injustice
that may have been done Dir. Lynn
by reason of my advertisement and
hand bills.
80 st. J. WOLF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
STATE TAX BILLS.

Today will be the last day for the
payment of State taxes in order to
save the penalty of ) per cent which
will be added to all delinquent bills.
For the accommodations of those un-
able to pay during the day, City Treas
urer Thos. w. Robinson has arranged
TO keep his office open until 8 o'clock to
night to receive taxes for those who
cannot get to the flee during the
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
HIRERNIAN'S UECHRE.

At the Euchre given last night by
the Ancient Order Of Hibernians at
the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum, the
eenteman's prize was won by MI
Richard Burnett. and the ladies prize
by Mrs. Martin A. Quinn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

BOARD-Bright, cheerful rooms
with all modern conveniences. Hot
water day and night. Good table
board. Terms reasonable.
Apply 22G north Columbus stree
1885,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
WOMEN and
CHILDREN COATS

For today, and today only, we will
allow all purchasers special dis
count of 10 per cent on everything III
our Ready to-Wear Department, in
; Guiding Suits, Dresses. Coats, Furs,
! Waists, etc. This is an extraordinary
opportunity by which you can profit
greatly. Remember this sale is for
today only
| SATURDAYS SALE OF
TOILETS. 80.
Solid black English bristle hair
Brushes :. -. :. :. :. =. Csc
Bohemian Glass Puff Jars :. ..25c
Hand Painted Puff Boxes :. :. ..50c
Partisan Ivory Photo Frames soc
Cuticura Soap, 9 cakes for :. soc
Pebeco Tooth Paste :. :. :. ..335c
Lablache Face Powders :. :. ..333c
LiSterlne loo
Guaranteed Hot Water Bags 80. .59c
Frostilla :. :. :. >. l9c
lib. Theatrical Cold Cream -. 45c
Bargain Tables-Main Floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Mr.. C. Shirley Leachman, of Alex
andlia, spent Thanksgiving at the
home of his father, c. c. Leachman,
in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Miss Rachel Smith attended the
Thanksgiving dance at Indian Head,
Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

The Misses Bouldin Of Baltimore,
are visiting Mrs. Florence Wheat in
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Mr. Maddox is spending few days
at his old home, Warrenton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

MIR. Chas. E. Bruin, of Alexandria,
spent Thanksgiving with her niece,
Mrs. William F. Dowell in Manassas
en- route to visit relatives in Brandy
and Culpeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Emerson, Of
this city, spent Thanksgiving with Mr..
and Mrs. P. H: Lynch in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

MANY a man who plays the races
doesn't 90 broke-but comes home
that way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Mrs. J. w. Langley was called to
the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. j..
p. Hunter in Baltimore, who is SER
iously i'll with pneumonia. Mrs. Hun
ter has been i'll for. the past three
weeks with throat trouble and their
little daughter, Margaret, is just con-
valescent from tonsilitis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Norfolk Oysters fried at Rsmmers
Cafe. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30
FILLED WITH XMAS GOODS
TOY DISPLAY

Our full line of toys arc now on dis
play, and for this week we are go
ing to give you an additional bargain
in Dolls. Beats anything offered here
or elsewhere. Come and see and be
convinced it will pay you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Mr. Douglas Clark, of Philadelphia,
Pa. and Thomas Clark, of this city,
spent several days this week with
their parents, Rev. and Mrs. I. D. D.
Clark, in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Mr.. J. H. Mansfield is confined TO
his home with serious eye trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Colonel and Mrs. T. F. Spangler Of
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, spent Thanksgiving
with Major and Mrs. W. S. Green, on
north Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

Dr.. and Mrs. j. Stewart Jameson
have returned from trip to Panama
and the Canal zone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-30

INVESTMENT SECURITIES A SPECIALITY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
STRAW HATS. WORN IN PARIS
Pretty vogues Are In style for Wear
Both In Morning and
Afternoon.

In Paris now the postillion and
Girondin straw hats are the accepted
vogue for morning wear. and women.
copying the example set by the EN-
press Eugene some fifty years ago,
twist their hair low in the nape Of the
neck and present a very trim and fas-
cinating appearances.
The Marquis is fashionable for aft
ernoon occasions and is not invariably
trimmed with the upstart plume.
though In many cases the brim Is held
upwards by feather or q handful Of
wired loops starting from small bow,
and in some instances Is also edged
or bound with ostrich feathers. All
the tailor-made hats and those that
share the chief essential Of that
chapeau namely its studious neat,
ness are made Of very simple straws.
The closely woven chip is deemed a
most desirable medium for the making
Of the bowler, the Girondin, and the
Marquis models. The coIors chosen
are masculine in their sobriety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
NEWsGIRL HAS A ROMANCE
Married to Wealthy Man Who 5ougi1e
q Book Of Her in New York B
Hotel.

New York.-When Nan Corrigan.
until a few days ago newsgiri at the
Hotel Vanderbilt periodical stand, soldn
the first book to young Frank M
Bates of Attleboro. Mass. there bud.
ded the romance which eliminated in
their marriage at Danielson. Conn.
The wooing. though OF short duration.
IL said to have been complicated BY
the attentions Of q wealthy Bufralo
widower. who had met Miss Corrigani
while she was employed last year at
the Hotel Belmont.
When the news girl took up her
place behind the stand at the new hol
tel last January the Buffalo man fol-
lowed. but he soon lost prestige after
the appearance Of Mr.. Bates. Monday
evening the former newsgirI packed
her trousseau and quietly slipped
away from her home without telling
anyone anything about 1t.
Frank M. Gates is widely known in.
New England. where he has been
making free use Of q large fortune
left him bv his father. Joseph MI
Bates. manufacturer of jeweIry al
Attleboro. He had been married
twice before.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
Mismated Hooks and Eves.

The woman who ambles along COM
placently with placquet or waist un-
fastened may not be as careless as
she looks. It may be that she has
fastened the gaping parts religiously.
but that the hooks and eyes were not
intended for each other. Many women,
when the loss Of hook is discovered.
sew on any one that happens to be
handy. instead of looking for one that
matches the eye. and the result Is q
speedy divorce. with or without : pub
lie scandal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
Beautiful Neck a Necessity.

The collarless blouse has done much
to improve the shape and color of the
throat Of those who have patronized it
for some time past, and it. is not sur
prising that, having achieved that rare
beauty, perfectly modelled neck, girls
are 10th to abandon the corsage that
discloses it.
Instead Of accepting the high throat
band rigidly wired to keep it In place,
they are declaring their adhesion to
the corsage without q collar and are
about to wear it very much more
open in front than 1t was this time
last year, with tulle transparency If
covering is required for the outdoor
toilette.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12

Wall Street, Old Trinity In Distance.
Trinity is the richest Christian
church. Richer, indeed, than many Of
the great corporations of the land
which have been stamped as predatory
institutions.
Heretofore 1t has been said Of Trim
fly that its invariable policy was "ad-
dition, division and silence" but since
DR.. William T. Manning became the
rector Of the church things have
changed. DR.. Manning maintains that
there Is q legitimate public interest IN
the details Of the wealth and manage
ment of the institution. Otherwise we
wouldn't know that Trinity's wealth
amounts to $75.000.000.
OF course this isn't all In churches,
chapels and cemeteries, though prob
ably such property would bring $45,-
100000 in open market. The church
and its neighboring cemetery together
with st. Paul's chapel little distant
on Nassau street are put down ON the
city's rolls as valued at $40, 500 900.
exempt Of course, from taxation.
st. Agnes cost $1,90O,000. Interces-
sion cost 100000. Both Of these prop.
critics. as well as many others which
are unproductive because used for 70.
ngious purposes, are owned by Trim
ity. II is upon these many plots and
structures that, taking the city's own
estimation OF the value, the estimate
of an unproductive wealth of $4,000
900 Is made.
Recently DR.. Manning had the hold
ings OF Trinity announced In It's nine
chapels: and the figures revealed that
the city assesses the property which
is held for investment at $15,00O.00O.
This assessment is scarcely two-thirds
OF the real value of the property. In
addition there Is enough other produc-
tive property to bring the total OF $780,
100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
HISTORY Of PANAMA
Spaniards h 18th Century Land
ed at Site Of Canal.
TaIes Of Rich Gold Deposits Were Re.
sponsIhie for Many Adventures
LsavIng Home to Seek the Fl
Dorado In the New World.

Colon. Panama.-Tt was lust for gold
that brought the Spaniards to America
In the fifteenth century. It was the
same lust that led them to make many
daring trips of exploration into the
interior. An expedition set out from
the island of Haiti one day In the
year 1873 When the vessel was well
out to the sea, and the wooded shores
of the island had grown dim in the
distance. the adventurers were amaz.
to hear mufied shouting from the
hold and a noise of knocking. The
sound was coming from one Of num-
Der of great casks, supposed to con-
tain dried beef, and when the noisy
cask was discovered and the end
knocked or, wellbuilt young man,
clad in the velvet garments gentlefolk
wore at that time. sprang out. Sew
eral of the adventures recognized
him as Vasco Nunezele Balboa, q
young man known to many o. the col.
onists Of Haiti.
Balboa explained that he had chosen
this way Of coming aboard because
his creditors were watching him so
closely that he knew they would
never have permitted him to leave the
island openly, but would have caused
him to be seized and cast into debt
ors' prison.
The destination OF this party of adj
venture was Darien, near the site Of
the Panama canal No man knew
what lay across the isthmus. and in
deed most Spaniards believed at that
time that the West Indies were
islands of the coast of Asia.
When the vessel which Balboa had
boarded so unceremoniously reached
the mainland Of Central America
members of the little Spanish colony
already there refused to allow the
captain Of the vessel to come ashore,
for he had an evil reputation. The
other men, however, went ashore un-
der the leadership of Balboa and at
once began trip of exploration. Bal
boa made an alliance with a powerful
Indian chief who ruled that portion
Of the land. and married the chiefs
daughter. At the wedding feast the
Indians brought rich gifts Of slaves
and gold, and were amazed to see
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
Comedy Of
Love
B, FRANCES M. ELLIOTT

The Carstons' dingy bungalow ell
bowed the discreet two-storied brick
Of the Bassetts'. wicket gate and q
low iron fence separating the Basset
rose garden from the scrappy mari
colds Of their neighbor. A hazy com
fort enveloped the Carstons, and their
weedy lawn was strewn with bones
and battered baseballs; while not a
leaf disturbed the velvet Of the Bas-
sett lawn. and within doors not a cur
tain erred from It's counterpart.
Luncheon was in progress at the
Carstons', although it was an hour
past noon. Mrs. Carston brought in
the cold meat, Johnny chased In with
plate of bread and tarts, and Philip
pa brought in the tea. Mrs. Carston
slipped her tea hastily and sighed as
she glanced over the mussy table.
Wrinkles, red-eyed lap dog, the type
most unpopular in dogdom, set up q
howl. and Philippa threw him small
squares of meat.
AS soon as Mrs. Carston mad swal-
lowed her lunch she returned to her
sewing. Johnny seized his cap and
disappeared Philippa stacked the
dishes and sauntered into the living
room, humming gay little tune She
was teaching Wrinkles to sit up for
sugar, when an ornate red automobile
tore up the avenue and stopped at the
Carstons'.
It's Dicky Lambert and his new
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
TURK Blown up House.

PottsvilIe, Pa.-John Turk Of
Tuscarora was informed that a vio-
lent shock would exterminate the bed
bugs which recently have been bother
ing his sleep. Taking the advice at
face value Turk secured q quantity Of
dynamite. placed It under the bed and
exploded 1t. The shock exterminated
the insects. also the bed and the
house In which the bed once was.
When Turk came to he was sitting In
the middle az the road.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
GOTHAM CHURCH Is HIGHEST


New York: Interest has always
been evinced in the workings OF Trin4
ity church, in Manhattan, New. York;,
that church. whose spire marks the
heart of the greatest financial district
on the continent. though It no longer
can show above the surrounding
buildings; that church under whose
caves rest the forms Of the most dis
tinguished of statesmen and citizens
OF earlier days. occupying ground that
Is worth almost inestimable sums. yet
safe from the encroachments OF tha
business world,
One need not go to Europe to find
wealthy churches, for in all the world
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
Burglary As ! Rest Cure.

Danvilie. Pa.-To break into q
house simply to and good place for
rest is Danville novelty. Daniel
Miller and Edward Kingston. under
the influence Of liquor, arrived at the
formers clearinghouse. kept by
George Swank. and were refused adj
mittance.
They talked the matter over, then
made their way to house near by.
the owner Of which Is out of town
with his family. and coolly forced an
entrance and went to bed.
Late at night their act was dis
covered and the police were notified.
They found the two fast asleep. and
ln their possession 4 revolver and .
bottle Of whisky.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12

how the eyes Of the Spaniards gilt.
tered at sight of the yellow metal and
how they Quarreled over it
At once Balboa fitted up an expedi-
ton to cross the mountains to the
land OF gold. With him he took 200
men and a pack Of savage dogs, which
should attack unfriendly Indians.
Balboa called the new ocean the
South sea, because he was looking
toward the south when first he saw
It. But he and his followers, though
they had discovered new ocean.
failed to find the land OF gold for
which they had set out. He then re-
turned to Darien and sent word to
the Spanish king Of the great discov-
cry which he had made. Then he
caused for small ships to be taken
apart and carried across the noun
tains. believing that somewhere on the
other side of the new ocean lay the
81 Dorado. These vessels were set up
again and launched, the first European
ships to dip keel In the great South
sea. But before Balboa had equipped
them fully and put out to sea his enc
mics, hurrying across the isthmus.
captured him, accusing him Of plots
against the king. There was no evil
dence of any such plotting on Balobo's
part. but those were lawless times,
and the men of Darien were Jealous
Of Balboa. In less than "A hours he
was tried. found guilty. condensed to
death and beheaded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
OF SPOTTED SWISS MUSLIN
Simple Dress That Makes for Both
Appearance and Comfort During
the Hot Days,

Spotted Swiss muslin is used here.
The upper part of>skirt is of the mus
lin. scalloped and buttonholed at the
edge with floral design embroidered
above: two frills of plain embroidered
muslin with piece of the spotted be-
tween them, compose the remainder
Of the skirt
The bodice has yoke Of finely tuck-
ed muslin, with frill turning from
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
The Newest Hat.

The Girondin is the newest hal
shape which has made its appearance
In Paris. It Is remarkable for its sim
plicity in trimming. Marrow velvet
ribbon. which Is extremely fashion
able. encircles the crown and is tied
in small bow at the back. while in
front 1t is supplemented with an up
standing ostrich plume or high cock
ade ribbon or flowers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
ColorInu Lace.

Very frequently we desire to give
that rich. old ivory tone to white laces.
This may be accomplished by the
following method: Place pan in FIVE
cents worth of yellow ochre. Mix with
this sufficient rice powder to produce
the desired shade.
Shake the lace into this, and after
removing brush away all loose dirt.
The lace will retain the yellowish tint
indefinitely.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
Outside Waist FInIsh.

Samples of high-grade waists will
be complete within the next two
weeks. and these will include good
showing Of dressy styles finished to
wear outside the skirt, says the Dry
Goods Economist. The crushed satin
girdle that was used on some Of the
high-class garments last season took
20 well that It win be again featured
b the new lines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12

the side and an embroidered edge
resting on the left. The sleeves are
drawn into embroidered bands. A col
ored ribbon encircles the waist.
Hat OF Tagel, trimmed to frills OF
silk standing up with a wreath Of
flowers beneath.
Materials required: yards spotted
muslin 2S inches wide, Y dozen yards
ficuncing IS inches wide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
AIIIn the Name.

How about love in q cottage?v
Il could never marry q poor man.
said the girl.
But this cottage is really q bunga-
low"
7 might consider that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-12
SIN on Earth.

NANNY, 1t ser heah dat George
Washington's been daid for 11a years"
'Doan' you beliebe what's IN de pa
per. chiIei Why. saw dat niggah
only las' week on a. street"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-18
BURNS'S MEN FEAR BLCASE.
Refuse to Eutcr state for Fear Of
Assasaiuati0n.

SPARTANBrRG. =. C.. July i7.--William
J. Burnss detectives. who charge Gov.
Cole l.. Blease with accepting bribes
for pardons. have declined to appear
in Columbia tomorrow. when the special
committee of the Legislature will renew
investigation. on the ground that TO
assassinate them in South Carolina would
be "too safe an amusement"
In a letter to-day to Senator Howard
B. Carlisle Of this city. chairman of the
committee. they offered to testify any
where out Of the State at any convenient
time. but said their lives would be in peril
in Columbia so long as Blease was Gov
ernor since his criminal friends could
rest assured that they would be pardoned
If they put his enemies out of the way
The committee was especially anxious
TO have Detective f.. s. Reed on the stand
to-mor row. He testified at Augusta on
Saturday that he arranged with Samuel
J. Nichols and p. Sims. friends of the
Governor. to secure the pardon of James
johnson. a notorious safe cracker, for
"a brihe Of SIS. 600. OF which it was alleged
Blease was to receive 5000. Nichols
and Sims will answer this charge to-
morrow
johnson. the convict formerly lived
in the Bowery. New York