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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
AUXILIARY COUNSEL.
Aldermen Appropriate Three Thou
sand Dollars to Pay Counsel
Fees in Annexation Suit.

A called meeting of the Board OF Al
dermen was held last night for the
purpose OF considering resolution ap-
propriating $4,000 with which TO EN-
ploy additional counsel in the suit the
city is to bring in the Circuit Court OF
the county for the annexation to this
city OF certain outlying territory 10
Alexandria and Fairfax counties.
The resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Field at the last meeting OF the
board, but was laid over under the law.
AS soon as it had been read mo.
ton was made for its adoption, and
upon the roll being called it was de-
clared passed by unanimous vote
The ordinance providing Tor al
amendment to the charter OF the city
empowering the city to borrow money
and issue bonds was not called up, a:
the ordinance had been referred to tht
committee on general laws. which
committee is directed TO report sucl
amendments which, iD their Judgment
may be deemed proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
OLD MAIDS CONVENTIO N.

The Old Maids Convention to be
held at the Elks Hall Tues day evening,
January 10Th, is rollicing burlesquc
on Woman's Rights. Excellent must
cal and dramatic talent has been en-
gagged for the OCCASION. MIR. William
Mills, Washinglon's tenor, Mrs. Shcr'
man B. Fowler, Nj. Harry B. Cation,
Miss Kast, violinist, Mr.. Richard W.
Writ, little Miss Caroline West 10 recl-
tatipn With Mr.. Sherman b. Fowler al
accompauist, aud other popular loca
talent make up the programme. For
costumes, many an almost forgotten
chest in the attic has been made tc
give up its treasurcs-rich brocade and
old lace, the tinery OF our grandmoth-
ers brought to light for the OCCASION,
aud nothing has been left uudoue tc
make this remarkable convention a
success. If you want an evening OF
fun aud merrimeDt come hear the Old
Maids give their views on men, niatrI-
mony, dress aud woman's rights. We
mention that all the musical numbers
will be the lovely old songs OF long
ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
SLIGHT FIRES.

Shortly after ) O'Clock yesterday
afternoon fire was discovered in the
parsonage Of the Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, POI north Alfred street, oc.
eupied by Engineer j. IL. Moore and
family. The fire the origin OF Which
could not be ascertaincd. started III
the kitchen. When the department
responded it had worked its way
through between tho studdiug and
Notwithstanding on the north side OF
the structure. Mr.. Moore at the time
vas on his run TO Charlottesville and
bis wife was also in the latter city. The
loss 10 the building probably will be
5000, and is covered by insurance. The
building is owned by the Emmanuel
Lutheran Church and ations that
structure on the north.
The alarm OF fire shortly before 5
O'Clock this morning was caused by
the burning Of 4 mattress in house
No. rs north Payne street. The flames
were extinguished before any serious
damage resulted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
NEGRO THIEF SENTENCED.

An overcoat belonging to Archie
Hoxton. a teacher al the Episcopal
High School, was stolen yesterday from
tile hallrack At the residence OF Mrs.
Mary TAYLOR, III Prince street, where
Mr.. Hoxton was visiting. The theft
was reported to the police, and Officer
Kerns arrested Frank Johnson, a color
ed youth, on suspicion OF the THEFT.
Jolusou WAS arraigned in the Police
Court this morning when it was shown
tbas he had stolen sleigh, a razor aud
other sundry articles. When asked ii
be had anything TO say, the accused
acknowledged he took the articles
found in his possession, but forgot to
put them back. Justice Cation fined
him 500 and sentenced him to serve
six months in Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
THE WiETaY WAVE.

The snowfall predicted by the
Weather Bureau arrived on time yes
terday evening. The wind was from
tho northeast and lakes fell thick and
fast. In the language Of Dickens, 1t
showed, and it showed and it showed,
and il never left off showing" and
throughout the night conditions with
out doors were dismal. But few people
were on the streets. Snow was still
falling at daybrcak, with no indlca-
tons Of q letup.
The ferry boat has ceased TO make
trips betweea this city and Washington.
The bosom OF the Potomac is now
covered with a carpet Of white, and
tho ice is becoming thicker nightly.
Only powerful iron.hull steamers and
tugboats can break their way through
it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
POLICE COURT.
Justice H. B. Cation presiding

Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Thomas Frazier, charged with escap-
ing from an restitution in Baltimore,
was turned over to au officer Of that
city.
Winfield Majors, colored, charged
with as:aulliug William Murphy with :.
knife, forfeited his collateral BY failing
10 appear.
Edward Johnson. colored, charged
With disorderly conduct and with cscap-
ing from the chain gang, was fined 50
and bad 80 days added to his jail sen
tencc.
Frank Johnson, colored charged
with stealing sundry articles and with
carrying a razor, was fined 500 and
sentence d to serve six months in Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
RETURN BATTLE FLAGS
AsSembIyman Cuvillier Introduces
Resolutions That all FagS
be Returned.

The setuIn OF the battle flag TO the
Lee Camp OF Confederate Veterans heie
last summer was the opening gun OF
the fight made. by Assemblyman Cur-
illier, formerly Of this city, for New
York state which has the custody OF
10 flags OF the Southern Confederac5
to return them to the military organ
izations which originally owned them
or to the states whence they came,
bill introduced in the Assembly yes
ter1ay by Assemblyman Cuyillier pro-
vides for this praise worthy act. These
flags repose in the state museum oil
military records at the State Capitol
and are under the care OF the adlutan'
| general OF the state. The bill OF NJ!
Cuvilier authorizes the ajjutant gene
raj to return the flags to the states OIL
organizations as many 10 his judge
mcpt be Justly entitled 10 hold them.
The identity OF some OF the flags is
not known. The collection includes
onc-half OF the flag that iioated oveI
the city hall in Richmond, Va, during
the war. The other half OF this flag
IS in the Connecticut Military Museum
Another flag was captured fiylns
over the headquarters OF General Brad
ley Johnson and is crude home
made affair. The flags include th'
standards OF the Fifth North Caroln;
Cavalry, OF the Seventh Clairborn
Cavalry, of North Carolina; OF TIT
schooner Sue, and OK the First Mary
land Cavalry. c. $. A., and OF The
steamer Beaufort. Ore flag was lakel
from a Confederate camp at Warren
ton, Va. AuoLbrr, a home made flag
bears the inscription, Don't Stay q
Home With Me. You Have Work t
Do--Go Ahead" Some OF the EN-
blems are battle flags and others tn
flags OF the Coufo.Ieracy. They lnc!ud
variety OF designs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

The marriage OF Miss Elizabeth Al
cxandrr Washington, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. George Steptoe Washington,
and the Rev. William Hudson Cum D.
ston. OF Harpers Ferry. took place in
Riverton. \. j., on Wednesday after
noon. Miss Cris,ine w. Washington,
the brides sister, was maid OF honor.
The best man was Mr.. William W.
Woodbury.. Of Halifax, \. S. The
ushers were Messrs. Willard Z. Osburn
OF Rippon, w. Va; James Z. Ransom,
OF Harpcrs Ferry; Howard A. Wash
i, gton and DR.. L. I. Macdonald. oil
Riverton, n. j.; J. G. Willis, OF the
Theological Seminary, Alexandria, and
Rev. r. +. Stridcr, OF Lcetown. w.
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Mrs. Gardner Roothe entertained the
Auction Bridge Club yesterday after
nodl. The prize was Won by Mrs.
". \. Smoot, jr, The club members
present were Mrs. Hugh Mcclure,
Mrs. Laurence Stabler. Mrs. G. {.
Leadbcatcr, Mis- Rose Macdonald,
MIS-. Harry Burke, and Mrs. William
Wattles. Mrs. Stewart jameson and
Mrs. w. T Dmm, OF Newport News,
were guests OF the club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Drawers, OF good quality mnslln,
cambria and na;nsook; tucked and
trimmed with rutfles OF embroidery aud
lace-Sl 90 pair.
Combination Suits-Corset Cover
and Drawers or Corset Cover AMI
skirt; made OF dainty uansook and at
tractively trimmed vito laces, em-
broidsries aud ribbons 81 90 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

White Cambria Long Pettlcoat's'
trimmed with deep tlounce OF open or
dotted embroidery; some have hl'cu
tops-$1 90 each.
Nainsook and Cambria Corset Gov
ers, full front and tucked back; trim
med in variety OF pretty styles Will
good aces and embroiderles, beading
and ribbou-$1 90 each.
Third Floor. Eleventh st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
Woodward s. LOthrOp
10th, 18th, and G Streets.
WASHINGTON. D. G.
An important Feature OF the
lJndernuslin Sale
Is the Splendid Value of the s1.0o Garments.

these the moderate price
nNbev arc quality Materials
perfectly made anu hnhea
The complete
uns high tucked yoke
onu With good embroidery cdgng-SlOo each
ana square
hncn
DAINTY embroderies beading and RIBBON 81 90 each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Mrs. Hugh Mcclure has ISIS ued invi
cations for cards fer the afternoon OF
January the seventeenth To meet Mrs.
". T. D;mm, of Newport News. who
is the guest OF Mrs. Gardner Boothc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Perhaps you have some belated gifts
TO make---or have some birthday pres
ent to purchase--if SO, allow us to m
press upon you the fact that heayyas our
Nmas trade was, our stocks are splendid.
~ complete for VIC have the latest crea.
lions in gold, silver. and other precious
anu semi-precious metals.
Our prices; as you doubtiessIy know,
are very reasonable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
A Rare Chance:
Before Inventory
S. Dress Lengths
For Only
$1.95

As inventory time approaches ecoi-
omic possibilities are greatest. BE
among the first to choose from jU-lnch
Mohair oicilian, Storm Serge, in alice,
copenhagen. navy, marine, myrtle.
gray, brown and red; fine Scotch mix
lures, navy and white and black and
white Hairline Suitings, Flaked Suit
ings, Black ard White Mixtures, 45-
inch Shepherd Checks and host OF
other good scasonable fabrics.
Five yards in each length worth
So. 90. The entire pattern IS only Sl.93.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Mrs. w. B. Smoot has issued invita-
tons for cards. on Thursday afternoon,
January the eighteenth, to meet Mrs.
Charles 4. Worth and Mrs. Sallle
Gator Hopper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo'
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Mts. johnson Hellan, OF Washing
ton, was the guest this week of Mrs.
Eva G. Mushback.
Mr.. Francis Daingcrfeld attended
the Assembly Ball, given last night at
the Belvedere Hotel, Baltimore.
Miss Mary Ball, OF Richmond, is ex.
pected next week on Seminary Hill to
visit friends.
Mrs. \. H. Compton. OF Yelling
ton, is the guest OF friends aud rela-
tiyes here.
Mr.. Brown Boulware, OF Frcdericks-
burg, has been in Alexandria this
week, on business trip,
/ Mr.. Paul Micou has returned to
Seminary Hill. after visit to Rich
IN ond.
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Ulller have
issued invitations for cards fer Wcdncs-
day evening, January the seventeenth !.
Miss Clela Snyder, who has been
visiting relatives here, has returned to
her home ia Harrisonburg.
Miss Mildred Foster leaves today, to
| spend the weck-e with Miss Mary
Graves, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Alfred Waters, who Jas uecn
spending several days with relatives ID
lIarrisonburg, returned to Alexandra
on Wednesday.
DIR. aud Mrs. Angus Crawford have
returned from Charlottesville. where
.bey have been with DR., Charles 3
Crawford, Of San Antonio. Texas, who
has been i'll at the University Hos
pital,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Nlr. Alfred Waters, who Jas uecn
spending several days with relatives IN
Harrisonburg. returned to Alexandria
on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
Chartered Sept. 10, 1870
q q n K
OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

ONE OF THE OLDEST NATIONAL BANhS.
Our place in the front rank OF the strongest
banks in Virginia has been justly earned by con
,rvatiye directorate and progressive management.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Miss Mildred Foster leaves today, to
spend the Weekend with Miss Mary
Graves, in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Miss Clela Snyder, who has beef
visiting relatives here, has returned t.
her home 10 Harrisonburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Mts. johnson Hellan, OF Washing
ton, was the guest this week of Mrs.
Eva G. Mushback.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
TURKISH WOMEN ARE
LIKE ALL OTHERS; TEN
OTTOMAN PROVERBS

CONSTANTINOPLE July 24.-The
Shall LILLIAN is distributing gratis a
little pamphlet of ten Turkish sayings
They will be of interest to everybody;
/. Under a mothers sole heaven itself
springs into life.
2. Whoever is good to a sorrowing
mother will be rewarded tenfold
g. woman's words are a witness to
her work.
4. Woman can make heaven or hell
for a man in his home
5. The brain of a quarrelsome woman
is night without a moon
6. A stupid wife will harm a man
more than his deadliest foe.
7. A happy love must be held with
both hands with the eyes, the ears,
and with every thought.
8. Who wishes to marry must have
money in his safe and credit in his
pocket
9. Whoever wants to know his own
worth let him go accounting without
money or possessions.
10. Love makes man rich woman
poor; it makes man strong, woman
weak
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
Economy Is Keynote in Plat
form of Veteran Legislator
and Treasury Watchdog.

Joe Hill Hall thinks he would serve
useful purpose to the people Of Geor-
gia If he were named governor, and
that is why he wants to be elected.
The keynote of Mr.. Halls campaign
is rational economy in the manage
ment of Georgia's financial affairs.
Georgia should live within her in
come" said Mr.. Hall recently, and that
tells pretty we'll the sum total Of Joe
Hill Halls platform.
1.-THE legislature makes the most ex-
travagant appropriations, many of
them worthy enough in theory, per
haps," said MT Hall, in speech last
week, without knowing, or caring,
seemingly. where the money to pay
them is to come FRONT"
The gentleman from Bib Is opposed
to that He believes Georgia should
pay as she goes, and go only as she
pays.
For years Joe Hill Hall has been a
leading and powerful influence in the
house of representatives.. There, years
ago. he won deservedly the title Of
"Georgia's watchdog of the treasury"
In the light of his long and consist
ent experience, Joe Hill Hall is per-
suaded that he might act worthy and
commendable part in the governorship
and that is why he wants to be gov
ernor.
In a short time The Georgian will
publish a statement from John M. Sla-
ton, giving his ideas Of why he would
be a good governor, and a similar state
ment from A. F. Castleberry, Of Column
bus the Socialist candidate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
NEW YORK LAWYER
is FATALLY SHOT BY
HIS FORMER CLIENT

NEW YORK. July 24-Joseph Fet-
tretch, senior member OF the firm OF
Fettretch & Seydel, attorneys at Al
Park row, was fatally shot by for
mer client in his office on the ninth
floor this morning.
A clerk who attempted to save his
employer also was wounded.
The assassin fired three bullets into
Fettretchs body before he was over
come and arrested.
The prisoner gave the name of Con-
way. 1t is believed he expected to take
his own life after his attempt to kill
Fettretch.
Fettretchs assailant was later iden-
titled as Joseph ]. Conroy, of Brooklyn.
The shooting had its inception in a do
nestle quarrel of Conroy's which finally
found its way into court. Fettretch
was appointed referee to hear both
sides of the case. but he did not report
in time to satisfy Conroy. He began
to haunt the lawyers office and made
himself a nuisance. according to the
clerks there.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
SOLD|ERSCOM|NC
HOME TOMORROW
Big Sham Battle at Admission
Ends Without Decisive Re-
-VanOrSdaIe Pleased.

ADMISSION, ALA. July 24-Today
ends the ten days stay of the Fifth
Georgia infantry of Atlanta and other
Georgia infantry and cavalry COM
mands, including the Governors Horse
Guard, of Atlanta, at Camp Pettus.
Tomorrow morning the Atlanta MILL
tiamen will entrain and arrive home
about noon. This afternoon the boys
are busy packing up preparatory to
their departure.
The ten days at Camp Pettus have
been strenuous ones for the Atlanta
soldiers. TIE climax Of their maneu-
vers, with the other commands en-
camped here at this time, came in the
big two days sham battle around Blue
mountain. The battle began at day
break on Monday and ended late Tues
day afternoon. Colonel J. T. VanOrs-
dale, of the Seventeenth infantry, U.
S. A. commanding officer at Camp Pet
tus, today declared the battle great
success from military and spectacular
viewpoint. The battle ended without a
decisive result.
The Red army, commanded by Colo
mel E. E. Pomeroy, of Atlanta, with
1000 men, was the attacking force This
army was made up of the Fifth Georgia
infantry, Third and Fourth Georgia in
fantry battalions, unassigned, and one
troop of the Eleventh cavalry. U. S. A.
The Brown army, commanded by Colo
mel Lewis, of the First Florida, defend
ed the thickly wooded Blue mountain
pass This force included the First
Florida. First South Carolina and the
Fourth Alabama infantry regiments
and the Second squadron of Georgia
| cavalry, about 1000 men
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
SENATE TO TAKE UP
APPOINTMENTS FIGHT
AT SECRET SESSION

Overshadowed by the Tippins-Alex-
ander bill. consideration Of Governor
Browns appointments to the state
board of education was postponed by
the senate today. By an arrangement
sanctioned by senators said to be OPP
posed to the nominees. the senate will
go into executive session tomorrow
morning and dispose of the matter.
The assertion is being made by both
the governors friends and foes in the
upper house that the appointments will
be approved or rejected strictly upon
the legal phase Of the matter. Both
sides disclaim desire to play politics.
In naming G. r. Glenn, Of the Dab
lonega agricultural school. in place of
DR.. Jere M. Pound, of the Athens nor
NAL, and A. T. Moon, of Bailey, in
place of ]. c. Langston, of Sylvania
Governor Brown put it squarely up to
the senate to determine the legality of
Hoke Smiths appointments as other
than lad interim" appointments.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
WESTERN UNION is
ENJOINED IN LEGAL
WAR WITH NJ, C. & ST.L

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany may have trouble with its lines
between Kingston and Rome for several
weeks after August II. The contract
with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St.
Louis railroad, by which the telegraph
company is allowed to operate lines
along the railroad between these two
points, will expire, and the railroad
company declares the telegraph COM
pany will not be allowed to continue
operations.
This announcement was made sew
eral months ago and the telegraph
company Immediately began condem-
nation proceedings against the railroad
to obtain right of way when the con-
tract ends. However, the railroad COM
pany today got an injunction against
the telegraph company, by which it is
restrained from a continuance of the
proceedings until the case is heard in
superior court September Z.
The injunction was asked by the
railroad on the ground that 1t will OPP
crate its own telegraph line between
Kingston and Rome after August II.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
PLAN FOR TESTING
EYES IN FULL FOCUS
TOLD OPTICIANS

Dynamic skiametry, new plan for
testing the eyes, was urged today at the
meeting of the Georgia State Optical
association by Dr. II. j. Cook, of Knox
vile, former president of the American
Optical association.
The new plan, which was formulated
only three years ago by DR.. A. ]. Cross,
of New York city, Is radically different
from the present one in general use by
optometrists At present the method is
to test the eyes after they have been
practically deadened from the atrophy-
ing power of belladonna Under the
new plan the eyes are tested while in
full focus.
DR.. Cook, in an address full of inter-
est to the Georgia opticians, said that
after investigation he had adopted the
new plan as being far more certain
than the old one. He urged its adop-
ton by every optometrist in the coun-
try.
Psychology In Optometry," by ]. H.
finder Of Birmingham, and the OPP
tometrist as a Citizen" by Charles H.
Kittrell, of Dublin, were addresses de-
livered today.
The convention met again this after
noon at the Piedmont and tonight will
hold Its banquet at the Elks club.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
ATLANTA GIRL TYPE
DESIRED FOR CHORUS
BY BROADWAY NOW

The atlanta type" chorus girl more
than likely will be the rage on Broad =
way the coming theatrical season if
the ideas of Charles Frohman are
adopted
Mr. Frohman said the theatergoers
were tired of the old Broadway style
Of stage beauty with her STACEY figure,
STACEY face and STACEY voice. Girls
who have never been on Broadway are
sought. therefore.
The innovation will be tried In "The
Girl From NOMINATE" Girls from
every state in the Union will be tried
out. Three of them already have ar
rived-one from Michigan, one from
Tennessee and one from Atlanta. The
Atlanta girl made an immediate hit and
there is talk Of the whole chorus being
Georgia peaches"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-24
GIRL HELD UNDER
HYPNOTIC SPELL
Georgia Romance Terminates
in Memphis When Man Dis
cards Trusting FianCee.

MEMPHIS, TENN, July PA ro-
nance beginning in Valdosta, Ga. came
to a sudden end here today when Miss
Mable Pryor, daughter of a wealthy
planter at Talbotton. Ga, was sent to
her home after she complained to the
police that ], T. Guidry, a travelling
man, had kept her under his hypnotic
influence for several weeks.
Guidry was arrested and was given
few hours to leave Memphis. The
girl sobbed out her story to Acting
Chief of Detectives AL Hurst, telling
how she first met Guidry In Valdosta,
where she was housekeeper at the
home of a bachelor uncle. He lured
her from there to Atlanta, then to
Nashville, on promise of marriage, and
finally. she says, was getting ready to
desert her here when she suddenly
came from under his influence, became
scared and went to the police.
Miss Pryor left Valdosta with $1,000.
Gutdry spent that in less than two
weeks and would have left her penni-
less had not his plan been found out by
the police.