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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18
oRAToRIo CANTATA.
'.z;oa TO Be Rendered by Choir of
First Baptist Church.

s'Zion.'' Scripture Oratcrio Canta-
Ia, nv the noted composer j. S. Fea-
ris will be given by the choir of
the First Baptist Church in the place
OF the usual evening service Sum
day. April 20h, bsgining at 7:45
"Zion" is a. title around which
is ust.red number of choruses,
ouartets, dues and solos, having the
Church of God as a Central theme,
and this production has never before
been given in this city.
Part l.
Introduction .......... organ
They That Despised Thee -.
:. Tenor Recitative
Zion Awake :. ..... chorus
Love Try Kingdom, Lord -.
:. Duet, Solo, and Tenor
His Foundation is The Holy Mount
tains =. :. Sop. Solo and Che.
Glorious Things of Thee are
Spoken :. Sop. Solo Che.
Ascend Thy Throne, Almighty
God :. :. Male Quartette
Hear My Cry,O God, Baritone Solo
When Shall The Voice of Sing
ing, Duet( Sop. and Alto) and Cho.
Praise Waiteth For Thee Chorus
Part 2.
Lord, Who Shall Abide ......
Baritone Sole and Chorus
Hcw Beautiful. Trio. Sop. Alto
:. :. and Tenor
Take My Heart, Sop. Solo and Che.
Arise. Shine; For Thy Light is
Come :. Sop. Solo and Che.
Unto Thcs Do We Lift up Our
Ewes :. =. Quartet
Sing Unto Him a New Song
Bass, Solo and Chorus
The Lord Shall Comfort Zion,
:. :. Duet, Sop. and Alto
The Lord is My Shepherd
:. :. :. -. Chorus
The City of Rest go. Tenor SOLO
Blessed Be the Lord of Israel,
>. :. :. Chorus
Soloists-Mrs. Effie VI. Ballenger,
Mrs / r Finks, Misses Edna Bar
nett. Bessie Elliott, Katie Leef.
Alto-Mrs. E. W. Nails Miss VIM
ME NJ. Williams.
Tenor-Mr. Hayden Henderson.
Baritone-M~. j. 7. Preston.
Bass-Mr. James L. Foster.
CHOIR:
Sopranos-Mesdames Ellie NJ. BAL
enrer. L. r. Finks, a. J. Ross, &. A.
Shouldice, E. N. West; Misses Edna
Barnett, Mary Bruln, Edna H.
Brown. Bessie Elliott, Clara Hender-
son. Katie Leef, Sadie Purvis, Marian
Wenzel, Josephine Williams.
A].os-Mcsdames E. W. Nails, u
3. Cheesman, Miss Winnie NJ. Will
:iams.
Tenors-Messrs. Hayden Hender-
son, J. w. Langley, E. NJ. West.
Baritone-Mr. J. T. Preston.
Bassos-Messrs. J. L. Foster, W. I.
Kerrick, 3. Mullings, f. G. Saund-
arS.
Oreanist-7Irs w. A. Bolton.
Cornetist-Mr. w. A. Bolton.
Violinist-Mr. G. 4. Shouldlce.
Director Mr.. J. T. Preston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18
ORGANIZATION OF
SONS OF SECESSION.

Confederate Veterans Camps and
their noble auXiliaries, organizations
of ladies, are cherished institutions in
our south land, and their perpetuation
is the earnest wish of all who honor
the wearer of the gray. They fought
for principles they had every reason
10 regard as sacred, principles guar
antced at the formation of the federal
government, and so long as time shall
last the survivors of the armies OF the
late Southern Confedefacy will receive
the appreciation due them in the land
where they fought against great odds
for four long years. That they failed
to sustain their rights and pcrpetuatc
the principles for which they contend
cd is no fault of theirs. The noble
women of the south, who did so much
in the way Of sympathy and aided
them in their struggles are to the
south as the Spartan women Of old
who plated their locks into bow
strings when their men went to war.
But we believe there should he Il
limit TO everything, end the work OF
organizing another society TO be
known as "The Sons of Secession" as
is proposed in the city of Richmond,
looks like work of supercrogation
The qualification to membership in
this organization is to be a descendant
Of signer Of the ordinance of seccG-
son IS passed by the Virginia ConvcE
ton 50 years ago. As is said above,
the men who did the fighting deserve
the honor they receive, but how any
halo Of glory can rest upon the heads
of the members CT that convention Is
difficult to perceive by the present
generation.
In fact, it is one of the puzzles OF
history to understand how that con-
vcnion ever voted the state out of the
union, as a majority of the delegates
were in favor If Virginia remaining
in the federal compact and were elect
cd on that issue. John Janncy, o.
I.oudoun, a pronounced union man,
was the president.
However, the war has been over
many years, and we have no DISPOSE
ton to dig up ancient history. The
state went out Of the union and Vir-
ginians performed their share Of
duty on the field of battle and were
among the last to lay down their arms
in the face Of greatly superior num-
berS.
The country is now united more
firmly than at any time in its his
tory, and the Confederate Veteran j.,
honorcd in all sections of the country.
federal and southern survivors meet
ing around the same camp fires from
Maine TO the Rio Grandc. But the
formation Of a society to DC known a.
the Sons of SeceSsioniSiS" would no,
add strength to the cement. In fac
their mission is likely to be misunder
stood.
IN this connection it may be sug
gested that the sons. grandsons. aunt
ard cousins of the members of Nh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18

Eard shell crabs at Rammel's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18

old l75th Regiment of Virginia militia
be given an opportunity to organize.
Under the old muster laws, every male
was compelled to drill with broom
sticks or cornstalks. This organiza-
ton would render nearly every person.
in the state eligible for membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18

Hard she'll crabs at RammcTs Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18

FOR SALE-A quantity of roofing
paper slightly smoked on the out
side OF roll Bargain. The Texas
Co., Wolfe and Union Sts., II st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18

One Of the most perfect
types of the real Colonial
home in Alexandria, in a
fine uptown location. Open
on all sides, with fine side
lawn, and side porch on two
floors. Tiled vestibule, mas
sive doors, stately hall arch,
beautiful colonial mantels
on first and second floors,
open fire places, not water
heat, combination gas and
electric lighting fixtures,
beautiful floors. Every
thing in fine condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18
SMILES.
By The Second Ward Bard.
IF I HAD A MILLION.

IF 1 HAD A MILLION.
If l had million, why, you know
what I would do?
I'd spend it like prince until the.
last cent was run through,
My winters would be spent in style
down at the Old Hot Springs:
And I'd wine and dine John Marshall
there, and other moneyed kings,
I'd buy large tracts Of real estate and
deal in bonds and stocks,
Like Lewis, Graham and Boswell,
if l had a million rocks.
If l had million, why, you know
where I would go?
Like Brumback did Ia go abroad and
travel 10 and fro,
And also l would hike about the
country near and far,
In an auto just like Big Bill Shoots
expensive motor car,
TO wear a fancy pea-gren hat would
be one of my faGs,
Like Eddie Fawcett wears; you know
If I'd a million scads.
If l had million, why you know
how l would act?
I'd wear the finest clothes IL toWn
I would, and that's a fac::o
I'd have handsome cutaway just
like Bob Barrett wears,
And no chorus girl or duchess cou!t
ou.do me making airs,
Then, too, I'd ride my horse 'rounc
town as proud as Dr.. Jor2s,
You bet I'd spend my money II hae
a million bones.
We call it pretty tough luck. Just
as soon as the weather clears up 81
they can play, they are scheduled TO-
a series in New York.
We don't want TO hurry Jrstici
Washington in handing down his
opinion, but we are consumed witt
curiosity 10 know who is going u Gel
that COW.
Hey diddle-diddlc, the cat and The
fiddle,
Our councilmcn sorely are veN@d,
They've got the dogs muzZled anc
now they arc puzzled
About what they're going tC do
next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-18
PAGE FOUR.

The Alexandria Gazette Corporation.
Gazette Building King Street.
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President.
and General Manager.
howard W. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
TERMS:-Daily, year, $500
Six Months, $3.50. Three Months,
S1.25. One month, 43 cents. One week
10 cents.
Entered at the Postof1ice of Alex.
andria, Virginia as second-class mat"
tex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
DANGEROUS CATRFLE.
Warning to Parents TO Disarm Chill
dren Who Use Such Playthings.

Albert Green the colored boy, who
shot Ben Clark, also co!cred youth,
yesterday afternoon on g dump"
in the northeastern section Of the
city, was brought before the Police
Court this morning The wound was
inflicted by catrife, the ball from
which struck Clark on the side of the
head. Officer Reed who investigated
the shooting found it was purely acci-
dental, and it appearing to the court
that no trouble had occurred between
the boys. Green was dismissed.
Green SAID he was the owner of the
dangerous plaything, but alleged that
after the shooting the rife had been
carried away by somebody who was
at the dump at the time OF the shoot
ing. He was told that he must find
the weapon and turn it over to the
police Officer Reid will endeavor to
secure it.
A few days ago a boy named Poss
shot companion named Laycock in
the left eye with a catrife. The ball
is still in the child's eye and he will
be compelled to undergo Il delicate
operation in Washington Hospital.
The boys reside in the First ward
Occasionally boys are seen in the
streets armed with catrifies. Several
years ago Il boy named Violet was
shot with one of these dangerous
contrivances by a youth named Nails
in the First ward.
While the police are en1eavoring to
eliminate this source of danger. par
ents should vie with the I'm an3 see
that their children are not allowed to
divert themselves with catrihes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23

A DAZZLING DISPLAY.
Throng Estimated at Fifty Thousand
Street Car Traffic Blocked
Dangerous Jam.

Richmond, Sept. 23.-Breaking all
Christmas Eve and holiday recoros,
a crowd, estimated at 10000, jammed
tits way into every available foot OF
space on Broad street from Eleventh
to Adams last night, overfowing in.
to the roadway and blocking car trail
fic for Ealf an hour. The Police De-
partment admitted that there had
never been anything like it in the
principal shopping thoroughfare be-
fore. While the multitude turned
out to see the gorgeous window dis
plays of Fashion Week, the c0nges-
ton was so dense that only handful
got near enough to look in the win
dows. There was constant danger of
injury in the crush, and after strug-
Cling for standing room and air, the
people finally cut into side streets
and started homeward.
SO far as any crowd can be, it was
free from rowdyism. But it was such
a crowd as rendered the controlling
efforts Of the police futile. Led by
Major Werner, the reserves battled
vallantly to thin out congested areas,
and, finally in sncr: desperation,
drove people from the sidewalks. The
sightseeing throng was good-natured
and orderly. but anxious ia see and
to move, and at times there were
small stampcdes at Fifth, Sixth and
Seventh streets. Several women
fainted. Arrests were few although
the CHIEFS strong-arm squad was
quick to descend upon men disposed
to push.
The outpouring so vastly exceeded
all expectations that from the view
point of the Retail Merchants AS
sociation the affair was tremendous
success, even though the window en-
hibits could not be examined. The
prospect of seeing other people and
being seen. attracted thousands on
the fine fall night. The vast bulk
came afoot, but all available auto
mobiles were pressed into service and
men were hanging on the steps
of the street cars. Att $40 o'clock,
when the congestion was at its worst,
street cars and automobiles were
hemmed in by pedestrians who had
been forced from the sidewalks ann
swept uut in a wave across the car
tracks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
LAKE UNDER PHILADELPHIA.
Engineers Say Quicksand May lnguIf
Skyscrapcrs Any Time.

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. :" -thG'-
neers in charge of the excavations Tor
the foundations of the addition 10 'he
ritez-Carlton Hote1 at Broad h"f
Walnut street. asserted that cen'rai
Philadelphia. with its skyscrapers Is
resting on floating Island and may
at anv moment be ingulfed in quick
sand.
Fortv-fve feet below the street
level workmen poked their pIcNS
through the sheIl-like covering o' al
vrdcrpround lake. the waters OF
which rise and fall with the move
mcrts Of the tide. the engineers
sort that far underground this "loS'
water is ebbing arh flowing J"S'
like that at the open seashore'
How high the water flows or 10"
low it falls is difficult to figure tney
sav for this subterranean 100" VIM
is surping backward and forward De-
meath Philadelphia, it not free wa
FOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
POLICE COURT.

The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Wilmer Banks, colored. charged
with stabbing Smith Miller, coIored'
had his case Continued in the absence
of Miller.
r. A. Lacey, charged with keeping
an unlicensed dog, was fined 50.
BIanch Thomas. colored. charged
with fighting in saloon, forfeited
her collateral by failing to appear.
Mary Lee, colored, charged with
fighting in a saloon, was fined 50.
John Coates and Lucius Jones,
CHARGE with trespsSsing upon the
property of the Washington Southern
Railway, were turned over to the
Alexandria county authorities.
Charles Thomas, charged with
begging on the streets. was dismissed
upon promising to leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
OIL IN BATH COUNTY.
Discovered on a Farm Seven Miles
From MillbGre.

On Mr.. Thompson's farm, about Z
miles from Millboro, Bath county, it
is thought valuable oil has been dis
covered. In digging fts;rdstion fo,.
4 house, oil appeared in the excava-
ton. Mr.. Thompson tried some of it
in his lamps and found It burned all
right. He sent some of it into Mill
boro to have it tested. All who smelt
it saw at once that it was oil. For
many years, it has been claimed that
there was oil in this section of Bath.
Only recently the manager of a large
numbering concern reported he found
strong evidence of oil, the same as
he had seen in Pennsylvania and
West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
Application for Injunction
Filed in Henrico County
Court.
VIOLATES CHARTER ?
Directors Say Same Old Questions
Which Have Been Propounded Be-
fore Are Repeated.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 29.-Assert-
ing that the retail license granted
the Virginia. State Fair Association,
Incorporated, in April, is absolutely
void, and, that even if valid, the cor
poration, under its charter, has no
authority to exercise that privilege,
application for an injunction to re-
strain the corporation, its agents and
employees from selling, or attempting
to sell Intoxicating liquors, was filed
yesterday I'M the Henrico Corcuit
Court by w A Willeroy, counsel for
w. C. Smith and w. l.. Wingfeld,
the compliments. Notice that depo-
sitions in the cause would be taken
tomorrow morning, and that petit
tion asking for the revocation of the
license would be presented on October
6, was served by Sheriff L. Fl. Kemp,
of Henrico Courty, on Leigh R. Page,
counsel for the Virginia State Fair
Association, Incorporated. The ap-
plication for the injunction is return
able before Judge R. Carter Scott,
on Thursday morning.
The State of Virginia in its rela-
ton to W C. Smith and W. L. Wing
field, is the complainant in the bill.
Four reasons why the license should
be revoked are given. It IS alleged
that it was granted in direct violation
of the law of the State, in that the
bars, or places for the sale of liquor,
will be in a community having less
than 500 inhabitants residing within
half mile radius, and that the IL
cense was fraudulently secured by
means of false evidence concerning
the number of inhabitants. 1t is also
asserted that the applicants did not
state whether it is domestic or for
eign corporations, and that it failed TO
designate a specified house or other
definite place in which to conduct
the business.
Should those reasons be insufficient
Grounds for a restraining order, the
complainant then contends that the
conduct of a retail liquor busin!ess
bv +ha Fair Association would be an
ultra wires act. in that, beng cor
poration, it can only do such things as
are authorized under its charter ana
that nowhere in the charter is 1T Civ
on the authority to sell Intoxicating
l;ouor or intimated that such was con-
templated by the incorporators or
that branch of the State government
granting the charter.
The objects and purposes, the com
nlaint states, on the contrary, sno"
that the sale of Intoxicating liquor
would be directly in conflict with the
aims of the fair association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
FIGHT IN A SALOON.

Blanch Thomas and Mary Lee, both
coored, started a fight in a saloon IN
the northeastern section of the city
yesterday afternoon and were pun
melting each other furiously when
Sergeant Wilkinson and Officer Kerns
on the scene. The Lee wo-
rian dealt her antagonist a blow as
the officers entered and placed both
under arrest. The Thomas woman
was later released upon leaving col
lateral for her appearance this morn
ing. Her antagonist was locked up
Blanch Thomas could not be found
when the case was called this morn
ing and forfeited her deposit. The
Lee woman was fined s., and not
having the necessary wherewithaI
she was sent to the workhouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23

COLLECTIONS.
Street and Sewer Work of Past Few
Years Entailed Outlay of Quarter
Million Dollars.

On account of the extensive
street improvements made in Alexan-
dria during the past year the city
treasury is exhausted and Immediate
steps must be taken by the authorities
to secure " temporary loan of at least
$4,000 to meet the current expen-
,ses Of the city between now and next
Jhne when additional revenues will
be received from the city taxes. This
large deficit comes after an unusual
effort on the part of Mayor Thomas
IA. Fisher to- collect all the licenses
for the present year and also despite
the fact that practically all of the
city taxes on real estate and personal
property have been collected by P. F..
German, city tax collector.
1t has been customary for some
years for the city to have small de-
ficit at the end of each fiscal year
which has been met by temporary
loans from the local banks, but this
lis the first time in a great many
years that the revenues have been
so completely exhausted before the
,sear is one half over.
The question Of the loan will be
.asidered at meeting of the finance
,o,nmittee of the City Council at an
~ date; There will he ne. meeting
the City Council until October
), when a resolution will, in all
Nbility, be passed authorizing the
lance committe to negotiate tenn
poary loan.
All of the public improvements IN
Alexandria, consisting of street and
sewer work which have cost over
$3.50, 900. in the last FIVE years, have
been paid out of the annual revenues
without recourse to bond issues.
In addition to the $4,000 necessary
for to pay current expenses
of the city for this fiscal
wear. an additional $4,000 will
be required for the new high
school building and the new engine
house for the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23

WILL FIX THE DATE.
Intimates He Will Speak on The
Currency Observation-Disclosures About
City's Facilities.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 23.-By sug-
gesting the subject upon which he de-
sires to deliver an address to the
people of Virginia, President Wilson
indicated Yesterday that he would ac-
cept the invitation extended him to
attend the Virginia State Fair in Oc-
t0ber. Senator Swanson, who yes
terday talkei with the President rel
ative to the acceptance of the invi-
tation. notified members Of the Rich
mond committee that President Will
son asked questions which tend to
show that he is coming to Richmond,
and Z j probable that he will today
announce the date upon which ne
will visit the fair.
The President, it is stated, SAIL
that he would like to talk on the cur
rency question. and wanted to know
what facilities were afforded here
for an address to be delivered indoors.
The question of the date and tram
service were discussed with Senator
Swanson by President Wilson and
Serator Martin was authorized to m
form President that
would be provided. whis
Washington at his col
that the return trip wo' N'aHe
his pleasure. One OF t
Thursday, Friday or 20
tobcr Q. 10, II.
as the best time for Il i 5-n-
come to the fair
Every assurance was given the
President that a suitable place woutt
he provided where he could deliver
an address without unnecessary eS-
posure to the elements. The details
az to securing building with ade-
o,Iate seating capacity, will be ar
ranged as soon as definite word is re-
ccivdd that the invitation has been
accepted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
TO CONFER THIRD DEGREE.

The Past Masters Association of
this city will on next Thursday night
pay a visit to Alexandria, Washington
Lodge of Masons when they will conf
fer the thind degree upon candi-
date. District Deputy Grand Mas
ter s E. Davis, of Ocoquan, will pay
an official visit to Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge on the same night.
Members of the fraternity from
Washington and the surrounding
country will be present on the occa-
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
GIRL ROBBED AND BOUND.
Three Italians Arrested, Charged
Win Attacking Miss Long.

C,mberiana. Md, Sept. 2@.-Three
Italians were arrested at SiX-Mlie
Rur. i few miles west of here. sat
urday night, charged with hlgh"ay
robbery and attacking Katherine
Long. aged lG, of Coles Summit. ne
riri. who is ticket agent for the East
Broadtop Railroad at Coles summit
left the ticket Office Tuesday evening
for her home, mile and half away.
The road leads over mountain, ana
at a lonely spot she was confronted
by three men: who robbed. bound am
gagged her. Their further plans
were frustrated by several boys who
came along. The girls clothes were
torn. She has not yet recovered
from the shock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
HIGH SCHOOL SOCIETY.

The Alexandria High School Liter
airy Society has been organize! at
the Alexandria High School, with the
following officers:
Robert f. Knight, president.
Miss Marion Hayden, vice-preSi'
dent.
Miss Corinne Reardon, secretary.
Frank Johnston, treasurer.
Miss Madeline Martin, sergeant-at,
arms.
Meetings will be held on the first
and third Saturdays in each month
The first debate will be held on Dc
tober 4th
A movement will be inaugurated to
secure the cooperation of twelve
schools literary societies In the
state for joint meeting once year
in some central part Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-09-23
RIVER NOTES.

The steamers Angler and Charles
Werner, which have been used as
excursion boats on the Potomac dur
inc the summer months, will, it Is
said, be put on the lower river route
by the Chesapeake and Potomac
Steamboat Company next week.
The schooner Josephine, from the
lower Potomac. with lumber to Hem
ry K Field ( Co., has arrived.