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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16

PRESIDENT 7AF 7
IN Los ANGELES.
The Executive at Scene of the
Mcnamara Trial. Secret Service
Doubly Vigiiant.

Los Angeles, CAL, Oct. 16.-Witl
the watchfulness OF his guard Of secre
men at its highest pitch President Taf
arrived today in Los Angeles, scene o.
the McNamara murder trisls and o.
the most acute labor troubles on The
Pacific coast.
While the local police we're out in
large numbers. az they have been in
every large city in the west, taking
every precautioH for the chief execu'
tive's safety, the secret service men de
clared they had redoubled their rlgi'
lance. 1t is stated that prior to the
presidents arrival Systematic, comb
ing OF the city took place and suspects
we're locked up until the presidents
visit is over.
A speedy programme confronted the
president on his arrival, Even the
strenuous three days spent i'll San
Francisco did not outdo the plans OF
Los Angeles entertainers.
An auto ride through the streets with
speeches to students, teachers and color-
ed citizens took the president to the
auditorium where he made the big
speech of the day. Then he rode to
the;park to be greeted by the school
children. Later the chief executive
visited Occidental College. A visit to
the home OF DR.. W. A. Edwards, q
brief address to the Pasadena School
children and banquet tonight will
complete the days programme. To-
morrow the president will start on the
long ride back east.
The visit of President TAFT to this
city over. shadow ed the Mcnamara trial
today and little interest was shown out
side the Hall OF Records.
The morning session was devoted to
Involved legal arguments regarding the
competency OF opinionated veniremen
to serve as jurors OH the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
LOCAL BREVlTIES.

Mrs. Courtlani Lukens has sold her
farm in the Wondlawn, Fairfax county,
nelghborhood, to William HALEY. The
price, it is said, was $4,000. Mrs.
Lukens has purchased residence at
Braddock.
4 called meeting OF the Woman's
Auxiliary to R. E. Lee Camp will be
held in Confederate Veterans Building
tomorrow afternoon ats O'Clock. A
full attendance is desired.
At Grace Church at $50 a. IN. yes
terday the three Episcopal Sunday
Schools joined in the celebration OF the
Worlds Sunday School Day, and at the
Second Presbyterian Church there was
rally day. The services in both
churches we're interesting and impres.
sive and the attendance was large:~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
Searching For Train Robbers.

Fort Lee, n. j.. Oct. 16.-An armed
posse today is pursuing the three men
who last piaht sought to hold up a
Palisade trolley car between Hoboken
aud Fort Lee, shooting Edward Sweike,
a passenger.
The car was crowded when three men
rose from front seats and ordered all the
passengers to hold up their hands.
Conductor John Sonntag complied.
but iu throwing up his hands be threw
one against thechin ofone ofthe rob-
bers knocking him him down. The man
fred one shot, which missed Sonntag,
striking Sweike.
In the the panic which ensued, the
lrobbers escaped without booty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
PROGRESS OF WAR.
Quietness In Turko-Itallan Situation
Turkey Reported to Have Broken
of Peace Negotiations.

London, Oct. 16.-There is marked
ouietness in the Turko-1talian situation
today pending action by the Turkish
parliament. There has been the usual
outcrop OF tumors Of peace negotia'
tions but there has been no official an.
nouncement from any source. A dis
patch from Rome says that there are
persistent reports in political circle:
that the government hopes to announce
the conclusion OF hostilities within two
days.
From Constantinople comes the
statement that Turkey has broken of
negotiations with the powers who were
urging peace, with a declaration that
the Italian proposals could not be ac'
cepted with honor.
The Italian expedition in Tripoli
has advanced it, outposts three miles
tsyopd the town.
Constantinople, Oct. 16. Following
the decree permanently closing all
Italian schools in Turkey, the govern
ment today ordered all Italian profess
sors and SCH teachers to leave the
Ottoman Empire Immediately.
Rome, Oct. 16.-Reports reaching
here today declare the last OF the Ital-
ian expeditlonary force into Tripoli ar
rived off the port OF Tripoli last night.
The aviation corps was landed and be.
gan setting up aeroplanes today for
scout duty. The troops will be sent,
10 transports, to Derna and Benghazl.
Constantipoplc, Oct. 16.-Sheik HE
nussi, a noted Arab leader in Tripoll,
has declared holy war against the in
vading Italians in the country, accord.
ing to adviccs here today. Three
thousand Arabs are ready to march
against the Italians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
ROAD TO STATION.
Railroad Officials ana Com niittee &
Chamber of Commerce Hold
Conference.

Mr.. ". H. White, president, and
Mr.. ". D. Duke, assistant to the presl'
dent and other officials OF the Wasa,
ington-Southern Railway Company
we're in conference Saturday afternoon
with committee OF the Chamber of
Commerce, 10 connection vita improv-
ing the diagonal road from King street
b, their new freight station. :.
It is thought that an agreement VII
be arrived at between the railroad
company and the Chamber OF Com
merce in connection with this matter,
and that this improvement may be
secured shortly.
Later MIR. White ard Mr.. Duke &C
companied the committee over the dit
ferent business sections OF Alexandra
and expressed themselves as much
pleased over the greatly improved busi
ness conditions that Alexandria is able
\. show to its visitors now,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
Probable Suicide.

Duluth, Minn., Oct. ia verdict
of suicide will probably be rendered by
the coroner's jury whicEiconvene' late
today to consider how Dr.. John Jack
ok, physician, equal suffragist AID
former admirer of Mrs. 0. H. T. Bel
mont, met his death. A decomI osed
body identified as that OF the doctor was
rcunl in the woods east OF here yester-
day. lie had been missing since June 21.
Jackola returned to Duluth in the
spring after being arrested in New
York on complaint OF Mrs. Belmont
the suffrage leader who alleged that
Jackola's S attempts at love making we're
offensive The physician, himself a
lecturer on woman's suffrage, promised
to discontinue his attentions and return
TO Duluth, where he had large prac-
tice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
.sGIBBONS DAY"
Thirtyaiiye Thousand Persons in Pro-
cession-Gala Day in Monumen-
tai City.

Baltimore, Oct. 16.--With the hier-
archy from every vein OF the United
States and Canada in line, with the
apostolic delegate, Monsignor Falconio
riding alongside the Cardinal, today.
Baltimore was given over to the cele
bration OF "Gibbon Day." His liftietl,
ascension to the priesthood, and his
twenty-ffth anniversary as a Car3iual.
Thirty-fve thousand persons marched
in the procession, tribute that has not
possibly been accorded a member Of .
religious order in the United States.
The greatest feature OF the parade
vas the participation OF more than one
thousand women, representing various
religious societies.
Among the marchers 10 young
women, so wearing gold sashes repre-,
scntcd the Cardinals fftieth year as 4
priest and % his twenty-ffth year as
primate OF the See OF America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
DEATH Of BISHOP
VAN De vYVER.
Popular Prelate Passes Away in
in the City Of Richmond This
Morning.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 1G.--The Right
Rev. Augustine Van de Vyver. Bishop
OF Richmond, died here this morning at
$50. Bishop Van de Vyver was one
of the best known Catholic prelates in
the United States.
The funeral of Fishop Van de Vyver,
who died hele will be held Friday
morning at IL O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
OFFICERS REELECTED.

At the reunion OF the survivors of
Colonel Mosby's command at Manassas
ON Saturday Col. Chapman, against
his protest, was re-elected for the third
term as commander, after which all
Tie old officers were reelected. Col.
Mosby's daughter and granddaughter
we're elected as daughter and grand
daughter OF the camp. The COM
mander appointed the following as
delegates to the state command which
meets in Norfolk tomorrow: Lieut..
Boyd, of Louisa, and Comrades Steinie
Mason, of Fauquier; H. G. Gibson,
and Robert Narrower, Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
Investigating so-Called Sugar Trust

Investigating So-Called Sugar Trust.
New York, Oct. DISCRIMINATION
OF the report that the government ex-
perts who have been investigating the
so-called sugar trust have completed
their report was given today by Con-
gresham William Sulzer, chairman OF
the subcommittee Of the full commit
tee appointed by the House OF Repre-.
sentatives to carry on the inquiry.
Though Mr.. Sulzer denied be was re-
sponsible for the information getting
out that the trust controls only AZ per
cent OF the sugar industry, be did not
deny that the report of the experts
shows such to be the case.
At Suffers office meeting Of the
subcommittee was held today for the
purpose of reviewing the report thereby
creating q worldwide shortage Of g.
100000. This permits the so-caIled
European monopoly to demand eXorbi-
tant prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
SELLING WITHOUT A LICENSE.

A Young man named Fred. Daniels
vas arraipned in the Police Court this
morning on the charge OF selling flowers
in the city market which he dlt not
raise. Daniels stated that The man
who raised the flowers turned his stock
over TO him with the agreement that he
would give the accused ha't OF TIE
receip,s. Justice Cation fined Daniels
s. for selling articles in The city market
wi,bnil, l.ccns". It is SAID thai several
reasons who >-Il prodnc" i'll ihc CIT,
market do not raise the same, ana efforts
will he made toward bringing such be
fore the Police Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

Rapii changes in temperature
accompnied IL rains, will mark the
y. ashar OF the present week. according
to the weekly forecast issued last nisns
hv theWeather Bureau.
TIE bureau fore=ees no hurricanes
for the South atlantic or Gulf Coast; DC
disturbapces being noted ID the Gull o.
Mexico nor iu West Indian waters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
Personal.

Mrs. Miles 3. Preston and daughter,
Miss Clara V. Preston. Of Hartford,
Conn.,. are visiting the family of J. 7.
Preston on Royal street.
Mr.. Marshall Ludington King and
Mrs. Louise Fletcher Greene we're mar.
ried on Saturday in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. King will be at home
after January the first in Washington,
D. C.
Capt. Henry B. Glover, who was
taken suddenly i'll on Friday evening,
is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
WOMAN FINED TWENTY DOLLARS

Sarah Jackson, colored, createu COD
siderable excitement in the extreme
nor beasteru section OF the city last
night by terrorizing the neiguborhood
and it is alleged, threatened to shoot
Joe Cox. colored. She was arrested 5y
Officer Roland, wac found pistol
under her ap,on. She was brought
before tli4 Police Court this morning
and fned $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
DIRECTORS ELECTED.

At meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Chr. Heurich Brewing Company
held in this city today tbs following
we're elected the board Of directors: Chr.
Heuricb, AuS. B. Coppes, Aug. Dsets,
Leon TobIinier, Chss. Jacob Jacohss
Chas, Il, Dismer and Chas. Ass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
SENATOR KEEZELL
MAKES STATEMENT.
Denies that He Did Anything Wrong In
Accepting SIGO From Railroad
Company.
Especial Dispatch to the Gazette

Richmond, Va. Oct. 1G.-State Sen
ator keezell in long statement to the
Harrisonburg News, admits be saw
members of the State Corporation
Commission in the matter OF assess
ments of the Chesapeake Western Rail-
way, while member OF the Senate,
and that be accepted $1G0 from the
railroad. He deni,s, however, that be
has done anything wrong and says that
he acted in the matter as Il citizen and
stockholdel. The Harriscnburg News
makes the following editorial comment
Senator keezel is condemned out OF
bis own mouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
EpWORTH LEAGUE.

On Thursday next, commencing al
80 a. m, there will be an ail.day
session OF the Washington District
Epgorth League of the NJ. +. ChuTch
south aud at night at 7:45 Rev. W.
]. Young, q former pastor, VIII MAKE
the address. Those who have heard
DR.. Young will be glad to hear hlm
again. and those who have never hearo
i'm should not miss this opportunity
All are invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
Don,t triae With a cold is good ad-

Don't trihe with a cold IS good ad-
vice for prudent men aod women. 1t
NAV be vital in case OF child. There
is nothing better than Chamberlain 9
Cough Remedy for cough and cold 10
children. II is safe aod sure. 70:
sale by W. F. Creighton aud Richard
Gibson. so'"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
a Pcriioua Duty.

MY position" remarked the emf
nent physician, lis one requiring the
greatest tact and diplomacy"
What is the trouble?"
Il feel conscientiously obliged to
tell several Of my most wealthy and
influential patients that they oYereat."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

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Williams Mfg Co., Props. Cleveland
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16

Fall styles in SHOES now arriving
at 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16

Fall styles in SHOES lbw arrivingas
422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16

IeIegfaRRlG Service.
The Gazette receives theIfuil
telegraphic service of the United
Press up to $50 0p.m.every after.
noon. In addition It has special
correspondents in Washington,
Richmond and Norfolk.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
DAUGHTERS OF
THE REVOLUTION
WARM CONTEST EXPECTED FOR
PRESIDENCY AT TWENTIETH
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
NEXT WEEK.

Washington, ID. c., April 15.-Sev-
eral thousand women whose forefath
ers helped to achieve American inde-
pendence are journeying to the capital
today from every section of the coun-
try to attend the twentieth continen-
tai congress OF the Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
The congress this year promises TO bo
one of the most notable successes held
during the history of the organization
More than 1000 members have already
arrived in the city and several times
that number are expected to put in an
appearance in time for the formal op-
ening Monday.
The congress win be IN session
throughout the week and already bids
fair to be marked by several warm
contests, the principal one being over
the office of President General. Mrs.
Matthew Il. Scott of Illinois, the pres
ent head of the society is a candi-
date to succeed herself Mrs. Will
liam Cummins Story of New York,
the leader of the conservative" fac
ton of the society, is Mrs. Scotts
most conspicuous opponent for the Of
flee of President General. The cleo
ton will be held Thursday.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
Federal Cavalry and Insurrectos
Both Advancing on City and
Outcome Of Race Anx-
iously Awaited
FL PASO IN GREAT DANGER
More Damage Would BE Done in That
City Than at Douglas IL Fight
Across Line Ensues. Sit
uation is Critical. an

FL Paso. Texas. April 15.--With Col
Robago at the head of the force OF
Federal cavalry. reported advancing
from Chihuahua; the Insurrectos ad-
vancing on Juarez, and the garrison OF
that city making every preparation for
defense civilian Juarez today is await
ing the outcome of the race between
the marching forces.
If the Insurrectos arrive first and
attack it is believed they will take
Juarez. On the other hand the arriv-
al of the Federals ahead of the rebels
may result in the Insurrectos aban-
doning their plans.
simultaneously the arrival OF both
forces probably would be followed by
one of the hottest battles OF the revo-
luton.
El Paso will be in more danger than
Douglas when Aqua Prieta was at
tackled.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15

The above is the weather forecast
for Easter sunday, as made by Wealth
er Observer Cowdrick of the Hough-
ton weather Bureau, who this morn
ing gratiously consented to venture
his opinion thus relieving the strain
on those who have been alarmed by
the uncertain conditions of the last
few days. Mr.. Cowdrick promises a
brand of weather which will not be a
menace TO the smart suits and eX-
pensive hats of the fair ones. one
wouldn't blame the weather man for
sending a veritable deluge If anybody
should appear I'm the Easter parade
with a harem skirt-gracious'-but
there is little danger of that untoward
event happening i'm Calumet and ev-
erybody may prepare for the big show
with at least some assurance.
At the Sacred Heart church the low
mass will be conducted at o'clock to-
morrow morning and high mass viii
be celebrated at 1O:3O o'clock. Prof
August Espers boy choir has prepared
a special musical program for the higf
mass. Vcspers will be observed at
O'Clock
Special music will be rendered a
each service at the st. Anne's Frencl
lchurch tomorrow. Low mass VIII 10
Icelebrated at s:15 o'clock. high mas
at 1915 o'clock and vespers AT 7:S
lo'clock.
The usual hours of service Will b
observed at the st. Joseph's Austrial
church tomorrow with special Easte
music by the choir.
Masses will be conducted at S:3
land 1880 o'clock at st. Mary's ltal
ian church with special music.
At the st. Johns Croatian church
the masses will be held at the usu'
hours.
Easter exercises will be conducte
lby the children of the Sunday schoc
of the Christ church. Episcopal. at
lo'clock tomorrow afternoon taking IN
place OF the usual evening servic'
The pastor Rev. J. A. Ten Broeck WI
preach al the morning service, an
Especial music will be rendered by tn
choir.
Resurrection" is the theme cho'
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
NoN-PoLlTicAL PROBE.
This IS Asked For by Warden Russell
of Marquette.

Lansing, Mich, April 15.-Following
the adoption Of the minority report
OF the Marquette prison investigating
committee by the house of represen-
talives yesterday, Warden Russell
presented to Governor Osborn let
ter asking an investigation by a
commission composed of high class
citizens who are interested i'm poll
tics only through a sense of civic
duty, and not through desire for Of
nee or power. He says that he has
learned not To expect fair treatment
from the house of representatives un-
der existing political conditions.
Speaking of the warden's request
Tor an investigation by non political
commission, Governor Osborn stated
emphatically that he believed i'm War
zen Russell from long knowledge OF
the man and his administration of the
prison, and that he ought to appoint
the commission If Mr.. Russell insist
ed
have known Warden Russell fol
twenty-five years and the members of
'"e BOARD of control nearly that long,
salu Governor Osborn, "and hav,
peen at Marquette prison score o
u'nes. think know more abou
conditions there than few legislator
WI" spent few days at the prison
investigating"
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
According to Reports Just Sub
mitted Number of Associa-
tons is Now 8.340,
Increase of 800
U. S. HAS THE MOST MEMBERS
Although Germany Leads in Number
Of Associations, This Country Has
Many More Members-oreat
Britain Second.

New York, n. Y, April 15.-The re-
turns made annually to the worlds
committee of the Y. NJ. G. A. from all
nations, show this year, according "a
the committees report today, that
there are now S,340 associations with
a membership of $4,000.
There was an increase of 300 asso-
Citations during the year. OF the prop
erty owned by the associations the
American branches have 100000. 900
out of a total of $77,O0O,OOO; of salaried
officers, 1900 out of $500.
Germany has the largest number of
associations, 1900; America ranks
second with 1000. The German mem
bership however, is only 12S,OO0, while
the American rolls have 496.5O0 names.
Great Britain is i'm second place with
a membership of $4,000. America
leads in its extension work i'm foreign
lands, for which it spends 100000 and
maintains 100 secretaries.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
War Concert Promenade Program.

George d. Barnard, of the G. & IL.
band. who has charge of the war con-
cert, to be held at the Calumet Light
Guard Armory, the evening of April "a.
has prepared an excellent program OF
dance numbers for the promenade
which will be held directly following
the concert. The program follows
Two step, Daughter of the Ameri-
can Revolution" Lampe.
Waltz, Garden of Dreams" Kum-
mer.
Two step. "Mesmerizing Mendels-
sohn," Snyder.
Waltz. Daisies Won't Tell," owen.
Two step, american Habit" Scou-
ton.
Waltz. poet and Peasant" Maize.
Two step, Heart of America,
Lampe.
Waltz, passions of the Heart" Bar
nard.
Two step, "Dawn in Yucatan." Mills
Waltz, Dream of Heaven" Bauer.
Two step. "Shuffles and Taps,
Whine.
Waltz. "Blue Danube" Strauss.
Two step, international Review,
Cox.
Waltz, Language of the Soul
/ Scouton.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR THE
CHARITY BALL ON APR. 20

The program for the charity ball,
under the auspices of the Associated
Charities, to be held at the Light
Guard Armory, Thursday evening of
next week, April 20, has been pre-
pared by George d. Barnard, director
of the c. & III. band and orchestra. 1t
contains twenty four numbers, as fol-
lows:-
Two step. American Habit"
Waltz, Flower of Love-"
Two step, HAS Anybody Here Seen
Kelly?"
Waltz, "Blue Danube"
Two step, "That Mendelssohn Tune.
Waltz. Poet and Peasant"
Two step. "My Hero"
Waltz, wedding of the Winds"
Two step. ''Moonstruck"
Quadrille, straps"
Waltz. italian knights"
Two step, "By the Light of the Sill
very Moon"
Waltz, Dream of Heaven"
Two step. "Arcadius."
Waltz, "Fascinating Widow"
Two step, Jungle Queen"
Waltz, Madame sherry"
Quadrille, Flower of Spring."
Two step, "Silver Bell"
Waltz. "The Dollar Princess"
Two step. MY Pony Boy"
Waltz, Golden Age"
Two step, "Band. Band, Band"
Waltz, Daisies Won't Tell"
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
u. s. Warns Mexico.

Washington, d. c.. April 1.-THE
battle of Aqua Prieta and its result
ant loss of American lives and damage
to property, has rivited the attention
of the American government to the
situation along the southern frontier.
Representations which the state de-
partment so far has made to the Mex
lean government have been of a pre-
cautionary warning character. The
question OF indemnity is a matter for
the future.
The state department today request
ed the Mexican government TO extend
protection TO the Canal Development
company, whose supplies at Mexicall
are reported threatened with destruc-
tion by the Insurgents. It is on this
plant that the Imperial valley OF Cali
fornia depends for it's water supply.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-15
MeFARLAND-MU BOUT.
Crack Lightweights to Clash at Go.
than Next Tuesday.

New York, April 15.-After n tenn
porary lull during the Lenten season
the boxing game i'm the metropolis will
get into fun swing again next week
The calendar for the week is one OF
the best filled of the entire season
More than two-score bouts that will
bring together fighters of more or less
prominence are slated for decision al
the various clubs i'm Greater New
York. The most promising contest is
that to be staged by the Fairmont A
c. Tuesday night, when Packey Me-
Farland and Tommy Murphy come to-
gether for ten-round go. The sew
eral postponements of this contest
have served to increase the Interest
of the fight fans and the club expects
a record breaking crowd at the ring.
side.