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The Washington times., 1911-10-28
MERTENS GOES TO
ADVISE AID WHOM
LABORERS ACCUSE
j. W.. George, Orchard Su-
perintendent, Arrested on
Cruelty Charge.

Frederick Mertens, the Washington
capitalist promoting a S1,O00.OOO orchard
proposition near Cumberland, Md, is
In Cumberland defending his superin-
tendent, John w. George, on a charge
OF assault with intent to kill, preferred
by Andrew Sealor, an Austrian board
Ing boss, and Fred w. viering, superin-
tendent of a nearby logging camp.
George also Is prosecuting Sealor and
Viering on a charge Of trespassing.
Sworn statements Of Imprisonment and
acts Of cruelty are made by viering and
Sealor against the. orchard superin-
tendsnt, before Justice OF the Peace
Charles T. Norris, Of New Orleans, a
village near the orchard property. "
Serious, Charges. -, :,
George and his agents are charged
with capturing sealor and Viering
october Is on the orchard property
The men say they were blindfolded,
shackled in irons and dragged behind
an automobile for! miles Then they
say their captors took them to an
abandoned shack, bound together hand
were placed around their necks, they
deciare. with threats to hang them
both. After hours of mistreatment, the
men say they were turned loose in the
brutal treatment. and stumbled back to
Dispatches from Cumberland say the
trouble began when Sealor went to the
orchard tract October II to collect a
debt. The orchard officials declare he
was seeking to entice away their work.
men, to work in the lumber camp
Sealor Is said to, charge that Superin-
tendentf George. to prevent. his seeing
his alleged debtors, caused his arrest by
q private policeman of the orchard
company. putting him in handcuffs and
shackling him to a mule. -
Kept In Irons.
The Austrian says he was kept In
irons for hours until he almost col
lapsed. and was then turned loose and
warned not to return under penalty of
death. Superintendent Viering of the
logging camp then returned with the
Austrian to the orchard office at Green
Ridge, Nd, and says he was treated
even more cruelty.
Viering and Sealor are employed by
the Babcock Lumber and Boom Com
Pany. having a camp near Green Ridge
Tney had warrants sworn out Thursday
for the arrest Of the orchard superin-
tendent and five other orchard employees
implicated, but only George was ar
Mr.. Mertens and Secretary Marsh
have been at the orchard property for
q week and no word has been received
from them at the Washington offices,
In the Jenifer building. Seventh and ID
streets northwest. The company is
operating the orchard tract under the
name Of Frederick Mertens' Sons.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
w. p. Hazen in Ohio
For Mothers Funeral

William p. Hazen, special agent for
the Department of Justice, whose Wash
ington home is at 14l5 Chaplin street
northwest. today Is in Cincinnati. at
tending the funeral ceremonies for his
mother, Mrs. Il. M. HsZen. who died
Wednesday at the family home there.
Mrs. Hazen was seventy-two years old,
and her death followed an illness of sew
eral months. Her husband had been
chief OF detectives of Cincinnati for
many years,
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Navy Aviators Will
Fly at Hampton Roads

In order to demonstrate to the offi-
GERS and soldiers of Fort Monroe. and
the people of Hampton Roads, what a
hydro-aeroplane could do in the air,
Lieuts. T. G. Ellyson and J. II. Towers,
who on last Wednesday flew from
Annapolis to Fort Monroe, gave an
exhibition of flying yesterday at these
places. They made three flights, both
aviators taking turns at the wheel
They will make their return flight to
Annapolis this afternoon II the weather
conditions are permissible.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Mrs. Noel's Funeral
Held From Residence

The Rev. w. w. Barnes. pastor of
the Douglass Memorial Nj. f. Church.
officiated at the funeral ceremonies OF
Mrs. Louise Marie Noel. eighty five
years old. at the residence of her son.
John c. Noel. 25S Eighth street south
east. this afternoon. at Q O'Clock. In
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Venezuela Celebrates
Bolivar Anniversary

CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 2S.-The
12sth anniversary of the birth OF Simon
Bolivar. who at the beginning of the
last century led the movement which
resulted in the liberation of this sec
ton of the South American continent
from Spanish rule, was the occasion for
the customary patriotic demonstrations
throughout Venezuela TODAY
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Michiganders to Meet.

The Michigan Social Club, composed
of former Michigan citizens now resid-
ing in the District, will hold it's regular
semi monthly meeting tonight at Py-
THAN Temple, when it's new president,
Z. T. Hebbard. will preside for the
first time The club now has 100 MEM
bers. and plans large banquet in Janu-
ary. when the Congressional delegation
from Michigan will speak.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Ordnance List Filled.

The War Department announced to-
day that no more examinations for the
position of ordnance sergeants will be
held until February /, 1913, as the pres
ent list Of eligibles Is sufficient for two
years.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Sent To Prison.

Charged with shooting up" a George
town saloon in August, Charles Riggs,
alias Benny Riggs. yesterday pleaded
guilty before Justice Barnard IN Crimi-
nal Court, No. 2, and WAS sentenced
to fve years In the penitentiary.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Harper Plan Submitted
To Counsel Brown

Chaplin Brown, general counsel of the
Chamber of Commerce. is considering
the Harper plan of financing and as
sisting new factories for Washington.
The plan was referred to Mr.. Brown at
. meeting Of the manufactures COM
mittee yesterday.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Hoods Sarsaparilla

which coTrects the acid condition of
the blood and builds up the system.
Get II TO-DAY. in usual LIQUID form or
chocolated tablets called sarsatabs.
The Washington times., 1911-10-28
Rheumatism
Is A Constitutional Disease.

1t manifests itself in local aches and
pains-infiamed joints and stiff mus
cles-but 1t cannot be cured by local
applications.
1t requires constitutional treatment.
ana the best is course of the great
blood purifying and tonic medicine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
ELECTION OF SENATORS.
Senate Committee on Judiciary Makes
Favorable report OH joint resolution
Passed by House.

Senate Committee on Judiciary Makes
Favorable report OH joint resolution
Passed by House.
Washington. May 1.-The joint reso-
luton recently passed by the House,
providing for the popular election Of
senator's was today fayorably reported
to The Senate from the Judiciary COM
mittee by Senator Borah (rpn. Ida.)
At judiciary committee meeting
before the Senate session the adoption
Of the resolution was recommended by
a vote of I to 5. For it were Chiffon
(dem. W. Va. } Overman dem. \. CD
Culberson dem. Tex.,) Bacon (dem
Ga. } Cummins rpm Ia Borah (rpn.
Ida. } and Brown (rpn. Neb. Against
it we're Clark (rpn. Wyo.,) Dillingham;
(rpn. Vt.,) Sutherland (rpn. Utah.
Root (rpn. n. Y.,) and Brandegee (fpn.
Conn
This resolution gives the states con-
troll OF senatorial elections. An amend
ment to reserve power to the govern
ment to regulate the elections was
beaten in the committee by a vote OF
6 to 5.
Senator Hepburn (rpn. Ida.,) said
this seemed hasty and ill advised ac-
ton. The judiciary committee. he
said did not come into existence until
noon today.
1T is now 1890" said Mr.. Borah.
1t was insisted by Hepburn that
question Of such importance should
not be hastily considered without giving
any senator a right to be heard. he
asked if the committee meeting wa:
held after - O'Clock. Borah said i
met before noon.
There was no judiciary committee tc
authorize report until II O'Clock
Hepburn maintained. The committee
meeting, he said, had been nothing
but an assemblage of individuals. Nc
action was taken upon Hepburn rs
protest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
ReIInouishes Position of Manager.


New York, May If. n. Whitney,
OF Syracuse, who used to be con-
grpgational preacher in Oklahoma City
and Kansas City, admitted today that
he was no longer the manager oil
Countess Thamara de Swirsky, Rus
sian dancer of the barred legged
species. Whitney went to hear his OLD
friend, Rev Newell Dwight Hills,
preach yesterday morning and became
convinced that it was not right for a
dansuesc to disport herself before the
public in the garb of a mid-African
belle
Whitney conveyed his impression to
the countess. For reply she dashed
glass OF ice water into his face. As
second manifestation of her artistic
temperament she yanked the table
cloth from the table and caused a
breakage OF dishes. As third argu-
ment in favor OF her unadorned limbs,
She swept haughtily to her rooms.
The countess insisted that she was
not seeking publicity by her outbreak
and as proof OF her sincerity. she fur
nished one OF her photos, taken Ia lace
curtain, to the papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
Samuel III. Lunt. Auctionecr.

DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUST
ID made by John III. Webb and wife
10 the undersigned trustees oi the
German Cooperative Building ASsocli-
ton. No. 5, Of Alexandra. Virginia,
bearing date on the 2lst day Of May. 1901
and duly Of record in the land records 81
said the city of Alexandria, Va. IN Deed
Book No. %. Page 80. and ny the direc-
ton OF the Board of Directors Of said
Association. default having been made
in the payment Of the sum secured by
the SAID deed of trust. the undersigned
trustees will offer for sale. AT public auc-
ton. on SATURDAY,. the 18th day OF
MAY. 1911. al l. O'clock m. in front OF
the Royal street entrance To the Market
Building all that lot OF ground. with I'm
provemcnts thereon. in the said city OF
Alexandria, and bounded as follows. 10
wit:
Beginning on the west side OF West
street, 80 feet north Of King street. and
running thence north OH West street a
feet 10 kelly.s line: thence west. parallel
To King street. ll3 feet ) inches to an
alley 10 feet wide: thence south on sad
alley - feet: and thence east. in direct
line ll3 feet } inches 10 the beginning.
with the use Of said alley and all appur-
tenauceS. Cost OF cOnScyancing ut the
cost Of the purchaser.
Terms Of sale: Cash.
JOHN d. NORMOTLE.
HENRY BA ADER
z. NJ BRADSHAW, trustees.
abro,t I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
WILL CAPTURE REYES.
Mexican RerolutIunists Lay Plans L
Keep General from Reaching McXic'

Mexican EeEOlHlloHists Lay rams ~
Keep General from Reaching Mexico
City.
Washington, May Final negoti-
ations to end the Mexican revolution
will be began tomorrow, according to
word received at the revolutionary
iunta here today, when Madero and
Dir. Easque Gomez will hold a secret
conference with Diaz representatives
near Ell Paso, Tex. In rider to in
sure peace, it was stated, Madero is
willing to abandon his demand that the
government pay him $50. 600, 900. Ad-
vices received here indicated that all
the other insurrectionist demands
would be granted.
While the negotiations are pending,
however, the revolutionists, with the
exception of these in the state OF Chi
huahua will continue to wage warfare.
1t was today announced that careful
plans have been laid to prevent Gen
eral Bernard Reyes. summoned from
Paris by President Diaz, from reaching
his destination.
If Reyes comes by way OF New
York he is practically certain to be
captured before reaching Mexico City, "
it was declared at the iunta. If he
comes by way Of Vera Cruz he will find
revolutionists waiting for him there too.
When we get him We will hold him
prisoner until peace is established.
Mexico City, Mex, May 1.-Fran-
cisco Medero, bead OF the revolution
list, today telegraped the War Depart
ment that the Presa rarch near FL
Paso had been selected as the site where
final peace negotiations viii be begun
tomorrow. The ranch is now heing
converted into tented city by
Maderists and Diaz representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY.

Judge ]. B. I. Thornton, presiding.
The Circuit Court for the city con
vened this morning, Judge J. B. L
Thornton presiding, when the case o.
DR.. S. B. Moore against Thoma:
Chauncey came up. Case continued
until July term.
L. Frank Pattie vs. Ayett 3. NicoI
ct al; chancery; final decree; dis,
missed.
Luther Carter's adnx. vs.. Lucinda
Jackson: chancery; final decree.
Julian I. Burke IS. Mary Alice
Quisenberry; chancery; decree appoint
ing H. \. Garner guardian ad lltum
and referring cause to Gardner l..
Boothe. commissioner in chancery,
for final report.
Fannie F. Bieg IS. G.. 5. French ct
al; chancery: decree for sale and
Gardner L. Boothe and J. X. NJ.
Norton appointed commissioners.
Lodia A. Cutshaw vs. Emma K.
Cutshaw; chancery; dismissed
W SDD Ivy -. -Na1ol N'a'nihS
chancery; dismissed
julius Lansburgh Furniture and
Carpet Company V. I. NJ. Tanner
detinue; dismissed
G. 5. Burke vs.. Frank X. White;
attachment; dismissed.
Clara r. Rogers ". Alexandra
Electric Company; dismissed.
Thomas H. Patterson was appointed
receiver of the Federal American Bank,
ing Corporation on the petition and
exhibits of Samuel w. Cockrell ct al.
H. B. Cation was appointed special
commissioner in chancery to report
assets, debts and liabilities of said cor
poration. =
Grace w. Bullock IS. Harrison W.
Bullock; final decree for divorce upor
the ground of desertion.
Mary Whiting vs.. John d. Whiting
final decree for divorce upon the grount
Of desertion.
William H. H. Hart vs. Mary NJ
Hart; final decree for divorce upor
the ground of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
Bryan Warned by Trades Council.

Des Moines, May l.-Officials of the
Des Moiues Trades council served no.
,ce on William J. Bryan, Of Nebraska
today that if Bryan laid the cornerstone
Of the new y. NJ. C. A. building here
this afternoon. the unions would pass
resolutions of condemnation and clrcu-
late them broadcast. The building IS
pei3g erected 10y nonunion labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
POLICE INSPECTED.
First semi-Annual Inspection OF Alex.
andria's .sFinest" Held This Afternoon
-f;XceIIen Showing.

-lIACGIlGH
Alexandria's police were on dress
parade this afternoon at 8 O'Clock when
the first semi.annual inspection was
held. Some months ago the Board o.
Police Commissioners passed resolu'
ton that the force should be regularly
inspected on the first Monday OF each
Nav and November.
The entire force was present for IN
spection today with the exception OF
Officer Arlington who is on the sick
list.
The inspection was conducted by
Acting Mayor Snowden and Commits
sioners Barrett and Oehlert. Commls.
.ioner Fisher was absent on account oil
the death Of his mother and Commls-
sioner Bryant was out Of the city.
The police made fae appearance
although their new summer uniforms
have not arrived. TIE men wore their
new summer helmets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
WEDNESDAYS LABOR MEETING.

Preparations for the monster labor
rally. under the the auspices of Central
Trades and Labor Assembly. 10 be held
"Wednesday evening. have been com,
pleted. Among the speakers scheduled
10 make addresses are Representative
C. c. Carlin. from the district: Represen-
tative William y. Wilson. of Pennsyl-
vania. chairman OF the House Com
mittee on Labor: Henry George, Jr.,
Representative from New York: and
Senator John w Kern. Of Indiana, and
former vice presidential candidate, on
the democrat ticket. The Alexandra
band. under direction Of William Jones
will furnish music. The rally IS under
the direction OF Martin Lollo. chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the peo-
pie we are looking for. We want them
10 know from glad experience that ii ;
Cream Balm will conquer Cold IN the
Head. Hay Fever and obstinate forms o
Nasal Catarrh This remedy acts direct
~ on the iullamed, sensitive membranes.
Cleansing, soothing and healing. One
trial will convince you OF its healing
power. Price soc. All druggists, or
mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren street,
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
IN nual meeting ofthe 6 LOBE PRINT
ING COMPANY will be held at the Of
fee of the company. Ill south Fairfax
street. Alexandria, Va, on MONDA \,
the sth day of May. 1911. between the
hours Of 10 and l. o'clock, ante-meri--
dian, for the purpose Of electing board
Of directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction Of ali business which
may come before the meeting. BY order
Of the board Of directors.
EDWARD II. THOMAS,
APRIL til Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of The
L stock holders of the CASHIER
ALkAL1 COM
PANY will be held at Rooms | and :.
Alexandria National Bank Building.
Alexandria. Virginia. at l. o'clock Noon
on Thursday. May IL. 1911. for the pur-
poS. of electing Directors for the on
suing wear. and for the transaction OF
such orner business as may come before
said meeting.
J.F VAN NAME.
Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

The most common cause of insomnia
is disorders of the stomach. Chamber
lain S Stomach and Liver Tablets cor
rect these disorders and enable you to
sleep. For sale by ". F. Creighton
and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

c2i S. Washington ST., 9 rooms and
bath ................ ............
5l2 y. Washington st 6 rooms ana
bath .........,........,.. ;.....,i,.....
l113 Prince ST.. I rooms and path. )
1l3 S. ST. ASaph St, rooms ana
bath. .....................-. .....,.-.-.'.'..; {
4O5S. st. Asaph ST.. rooms ana
bath. ................ ..................
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
Cottage Park

We have TO offer bargain prices of the choicest
six and seven room houses constructed
They have every convenience of the city home and ony
three minutes walk the electric
Either for homes investments these properties nave
no competitor. ...o.
Prices range from $3.50 s4.25o and offer these
properties the cash OF $3.50 ana the re-
mainder at $40 or s25 per month with interest .:.
We want all home seekers inspect these a''fae'i
houses .n:,,,rs
Let us give you the location and full particulars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

NTOMEN. sell guaranteed hose: 20
w per cent profit. Make SO daily.
Full or part time. Beginners investl-
gate STRONG KNIT, Box 1913. West
Philadelphia, Pa .apr5 4w VS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
w. A. johnson & Co.,

n. T. corner SdIllcEou dllo IVY ~ SsASSNs
WHOLESALE GROCERS
General Commission Merchants
and dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand GibSon's AA, NIX,
XNXN and Pure Cid Rye, Cid CaSinet
and Monogram WhiSkieS; also Baker S
and Thompson's Pure Rye WhIskies, &c
which thev invite the attention Of the
trade.
Orders from the country for L1erchap-
disc shall receive prompt attention.
Consignments Of Flour, Grain ana
Country Produce solicited, for which
they guarantee the highest market prices
and prolnp returnSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
SIXTY SECOND CONGRESS.
SENATE

SENATE
Popular election Of senator's report
ed from judiciary committee.
La Toilette and Lorimer resolution
referred to committee on contingent
expenses.
Several district bills introduced.
Senate holds memorial services Tor
the late committee on public expendl
lures.
Treaty with Honduras may be de
feated.
HOUSE.
Interest in the debate i'll the free
list bill reached its lowest ebb in the
House this afternoon, when Represent.
alive Bucker dem. COLI took the
floor to discuss the measure for an
hour. When Bucker had been talking
five minutes he had an audience Of J.
members. Nine Of these were holding
Quiet little chats in corners OF the
chamber and the other three listened
listIessly, as Bucker lauded the free
list measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

MATINEE RINGS, s1.OO. a. WI
WILDT g. SON:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

NOTICE is hereby given that the an.
IN nual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the VIRGINIA PHOSPHATE And
PAINr COMPANY. for the election OF
directors and for the transaction OF such
other business as may be brought before
it. will be held at the companys ONCE,
No. III south Fairfax street, Alexandra
Virginia. on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday. being the second day Of
May. 1911, At noon.
aprl5 I'd Z. l.. WHITE. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01
FOR RENT

I1O3 Prince ST. 1928
2lS y. Pitt ST.. ! rooms. ............. Sll.u
324 S. Patrick ST.. 6 rooms. ............. 500
222 n. Pitt St. d rooms. SIS
23O Commerce ST. 6 rooms ......... $50
32S Commerce st. ) rooms. 80. $50
500 Madison ST. 4 rooms ............... SO
400 s. St. Asaph st. $50
40 s. Columbus st. $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-01

$500
$3.50
$1,000
5000
Sl4.O
The Greeley tribune., 1911-03-23
NOTICE OF CONTEST
Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office
Denver, Colo, March II. 1911.


Denver, Colo, March II, 1911.
To Geo. NJ. Park of Montrose. Colo,
Contestee:
You are hereby notified that ]. Ross
Seybold who gives Fort Morgan.
Colo, as his post-office address. did on
corroborated application to contest
and secure the cancellation of your
Desert land. Entry No. 1929, Serial No.
01S71. made April 9, 1905. for SWH,
Section s, Township Q N, Range So
W.. 6th p. Meridian, and as grounds
Park has failed to complete proof by
conducting water upon said land with
in years from date of entry. as re-
quired by law and that the irrigation
system. Viz: Willow. Creek Reservoir
from which said tract of land was to
past two summers but has not had a
supply of water for irrigation.
You are, therefore. further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
by this office as having been confess
ed by you. and your said entry will be
ther right to be heard therein, either
before mis- office or on appeal. If YOU
fail to file in this office within twenty
days after the FOURTH publication of
this notice. as shown below. your
answer. under oath, specifically meet
tions of contest. or If you fail within
that time to file in this office due
proof that you have served copy Of
your answer the said contestant
either in person or by registered mail.
If this service Is made by the deliv-
contestant in person. proof Of such
service must be either the said con.
testant's written acknowledgment of
his receipt of the copy. showing the.