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The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
EXCELLENT SHOE FOR PLows
Piece Of Plank So Arranged That Inn
piement May Be Easily Trans.
ferred Around the Farm.

This is easily made from a piece OF
plank two inches thick and about
eight inches wide. 1t should be from
Is inches to two feet long.
Nail q strip on one side near the
middle and bolt block on In q slant.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
GOOD EXCUSE FOR SPEEDING
Swarm Of Bees AiIsht on Party In Az
tomobIIe and Cause Arrss. Of
the Chauffeur.

A swarm of bees is the latest ex-
cuse for record-breaking speed. A
Massachusetts man was arrested for
speeding and Acknowledged that he
had been going anywhere from 50 to
60 miles an hour. but said he had a
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
FROM AN OLD BATH TOWEL
How Efneient and servicsabls Wash.
Ing Glove May Dc Economically
Evolved.

Az rule. when = bath towel begins
to get thin in places and tears, there
are plenty of pieces OF sound material
still left In 1t at the sides and ends,
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
HARROW AND PLow COMBINED
Attachment Devised That Permits
Farmer to Do Double Work With
out Any Extra Power.
fBy R. a. wEATHERsToNE.)

fBy r. q. wEATHERsTONE)
Farmers have come to learn that
the only way to prepare the soil ID to
let the harrow follow the plow -
closely Il possible. In common prac-
tice the good farmer pIows only 20
much during the early part Of the day
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

Humor 10 a great solvent against
snobbishness and vulgarity.-Seaman
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

gown is concerned. the gown for pret-
ty house wear In the afternoon or
evening. that is worn for little infor-
NAL dinners or other gatherings at
other houses. q woman should have
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

"Say. 'Ras, Eddie Jones SEE he's got
. real bloodhound and We want to
hire you to run ahead Of him for
about eight miles to sec II he's any
good"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
MURDER IN WASHINGTON.

Struck down from behind with a
mechanic wrench welded by an un-
identified person, William Fl. Mlckle,
Ga years old, proprietor OF tobacco
and confectionery store at 1904 Seventh
street northwest, Washington, fell dy-
ing tc the floor OF his office, in the rear
of the his shop, about Z o'clock last
night, while his assailant calmly walk
ed from the store, iostled with a merry
lhropg, and vanished. Mickle died a
few minutes later. His murderer is at
large.
The only apparent motive for the
murder was robuory. More than S4OO
in bills was removed from Mickle's
pockets. His gold watch and chain
were untouched and the cash register
containing about $50, likewise vas not
molested. There was no exit rom the
room in which the merchant met death
except through the store. This route
the murderer took. He was unnoticed
unmolested, and went his way. as he
had come, mysteriously and quietly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A special meeting OF the Epworth
League this evening at 7:45 to make
arrangement and discuss plans for an
oyster supper to be given on 1.-THE 28th
OF this month for carpet fund.
Mrs. Amy G. Weech delivered a
temperance address in the Presbyter-
ian Church in Clifton, Nov. 18th. At
the close OF the address w. G. I. U.
was organized. Mrs. Chas. Adams
being elected president. During the
week Mrs. Weech addressed audiences
at the following points, Lorton, Oc-
coquan, OxRoad School and Burke.
In the Corporation Court today q
final decree was entered in the case ol
Robert Brooke Blundon vs.. Catharlne
Abigail Blundon by which the plain
tiff was granted divorce from the de-
fendant on the grounds OF desertlon.
Charles Swain while returning from
a cunning trip last night fell through q
railroad bridge near the Union Station,
and was bruised on the face.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Ascyths
Mountjoy took place this afternoon
from b. Wheatley's chapel. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Lutt
rell.
A special meeting OF Elks Lodg
will be held to night to take action OF
the death OF Henry Ba ader.
Grace, the infant daug hter OF r. Nd
ponton died at the residence OF he
father, I'LL Prince street, this morn
ing.
Carroll Pierce qualified in Corpora
ton Court this morning as schoe
trustee from the Third ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
DESIGN FOR FOUNTAIN.
D. A. R. Chapter Select Design Fol-
Fountain to be Placed at Cam
eron and Royal Streets.

A large and enthusiastic busines:
meeting OF Mt. Vernon Chapter D. A,
K. was held Wed lesday at the home
OF Mrs. E. S. w. Howard on north
Washington street.
The principal business OF the meet
ing, being the inspection OF the various
designs submitted to the chapter for
the public drinking fountain to be
placed at the intersection OF Cameron
and Royal streets.
A representative from J. E. Caldwell
& Co., OF Philadelphia, Pa, was pres
ent to explain the design submitted by
bis company which the chapter de-
cided to accept.
The total height OF the fountain will
be about seven feet. The only stone
work will be granite base six feet in
diameter, it will tb erefore be combi-
nation of U. S. Standard bronze and
the iron in the old cannon, which is
now in possession OF the chapter and
which is said to date about 1850. The
cannon will be useI as the central
column around which the fountain is
to be built. using it also as medium
through which the plumbing is to be
taken and thereby presenting all out
side attachments, The basin at the
bottom for dogs, will be OF bronze and
from it four bronze columns rise. The
horse trough above will also be OF
bronze, Thore will be two small
bronze basins also at either side with
spout running from dolphin's mouth
from which persons may drink without
necessity OF cup, thereby making j:
sanitary. The arrangement at the top
is for jets OF running water, making
a fountain OF the top basin. At one
side OF this basin will be the insignia
OF the society and upon the opposite
side will be the presentation inscription
in bronze in a medallion.
1t is expected the fountain will be in
position early in the spriug as the work
will be begun as soon as practicable
after permission is obtained from the
state legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
CROWN PRINCE
TO BE PUNISHED.
VIII be Detained For Thirty Days I'm
Military Prison.

Berlin, Nov. 1.-THE kaiser or
dered the crown prince today to 80
days detention in his military quar-
tiers at Danzig in punishment for his
recent lingo demonstration in the
Reichstag during Chancellor Beth.
mann-Hollweg's speech, explaining
the Franco-German Moroccan agree
ment.
It had been known from the first
that the prince considered Germany
was getting the worst Of the Moroccan
agreement, and the kaiser has stated
unoficially that he was welcome to
his opinion but not to the express
sion of it which he gave In the
Reichstag, where he occupied con-
spicuous seat in the spectators gal
lery, violently gesticulating his dis
approval of all the chancellor said
and as vigorously indicating his ap-
proval Of the attacks made on him
by legislative opponents.
The kaiser was particularly an
noyed since the agreement had re-
ceived the seal Of his own approval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
PERSIA STILL
CAUSES ANXIETY.
Shah About to Drive Morgan Shus-
ter, American Treasurer Out of
Country.
RUSSIA OPPOSES ORDER.
Car Wants persia,s Financial Embar-
rassments to Continue-Partition of
Country Inevitable ifShuster Is Exiled.

Terhan, Nov. 17.-Because Morgan
Shuster, American treasurer genera
of Persia, is putting the Shah's fin
ances upon too sound a basis, the
czar is determined to drive him out
of the country, according to the view
expressed here in high official cir.
cles today. The quarrel over Persia's
seizure of the property of Shua-Es.
Sultaneh, upon which a Russian bank
processes to hold mortgage, it is
said is a mere pretext. 1t is Shus.
ter's scalp which the czar Is really
after.
Russia has all along wanted Per-
sia's financial embarrassments to con-
tinue Indefinitely because without
them there is no question that order
would speedily be restored through
out the country, and with the res
toration Of order, Russia and Eng
land will lose their excuse for the
absorption of Persia between them,
which has been gradually going on
for long time, until Shuster was
appointed financial adviser to the
Shah and began interfering with the
scheme.
When the American ordered Shua-
Es-Sultaneh's Persian estates seized
on account Of the latter's proposal
in the ex-Shah's attempt to regain
the throne, the st. Petersburg gov
ernment seized the. opportunity to
put in a claim Of its own, and in re-
taliation for the seizure, threatened
occupation Of two Persian provinces.
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ty to the plot is not known, but it Is
significantly noted that the British
Foreign Office has already intimated
its intention Of occupying territory
in southern Persia, If Russia begins
assuming possession of any prov
inces in the north.
Men high in the government say
that If Shuster goes Persia will GER
tainly be speedily partitioned; that
If he remains they hope his efforts
will ultimately make the country in
dependent in spite Of Russian and
English intrigues, and that they pro-
pose, therefore. to keep him at what
ever present risk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Terrible Experience.

Plymouth. Mass, Nov. 17.-With
faces. hands aud feet frozen and COM
pletely exhausted after l3-hour strug-
le against terrible sea in a open
motorboat Captain Frank A. Ray
mond, IS. Plymouth; Alexander
Stevenson, 80, North Plymouth. and
Albert Thomas, IS. Middleboro, was
brought here today by Captain Angus
tus Rogers and his life boat crew from
the Moncure station.
The three men started out yesterday
morning against adviceof friends III
the face Of a gale. Raymond told to-
day how he with propeller disabled and
the anchor dragging they we're drifting
toward certain death on the ledges oti
shore when rescued just before mid
night. Stevenson and Thomas are IN
critical condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
ITALY SAID To Be
\ A DILEMMA.
Halted by Powers in Crusade in
Turkish Waters. ...Soon Ready
to Listen to Peace.
AUSTRIA BLOCKS THE PLAN.
Governments VIII Prevent Flareup In
Balkans Which Would Follow ItaIy's
Demonstration In the Aegean Sea.

London, Nov. 17.-That Italy's post
ponement of its intended demonstra-
tion in Turkish waters was due to
protests from outside powers is con-
frmed today unofIicially, indeed. but
nevertheless on official authority.
Austria is certainly protesting in
the most vigorous language. Ger
many is also understood to have
done so, and England and Russia
are believed to have joined them.
The powers in fact are determined
to prevent a flareup in the Balkans,
which would almost certainly follow
the spread of the Turko-Italian war
to European territory. Balkan fight
ing would almost inevitably involve
all Europe, and the bigger nations are
resolved not to incur any such risk,
no matter how seriously their veto
on it may embarrass Italy.
The opinion is growing in diplo
matte circles that Italy will soon be
forced to make terms with the sultan
on a much more liberal basis than
it has hitherto been willing to dis
cuss. 1t is evident that Tripoli can
not be conquered without an enorm-
ously expensive campaign which
might continue for years. Turkey
could perhaps be coerced into ceding
the province if Italy were permitted
to blockade and lombard it's ports
- --I Aciatin nns-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Fire Follows Explosion.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 17.-Fire
which followed an explosion in
the storeroom OF the Western Elm
Company on the second floor OF th.
Enterprise Building Quilted the fire,
proof structure and seriously threat.
eued nearby property in the business
district for time. All occupants OIL
the building escaped safely. Esti'
mated loss $3.50, 600.
Over 5000 reels OF motion picture
films were destroyed.
A score OF girls employed in fac
tory on the third floor made thrilling
escape through smoke-6lled hallway
and down FIRE escapc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
FIRE IN WASHINGTON.

Fire this morning swept the big brick
building on the northwest corner OF
Fourteenth and D streets Washington,
rece ntly purchased by the government
in connection with condemnation pro-
ceedings OF property south OF Pennsvl-
rania avenue. and for time threaten
ell the destruction OF the adjoining
building on Fourtheenth street, occu-
pied by the Globe Printing Company
and tho Andrew B. Graham Comoany.
Fire Marshal Nicholson estim ates
the damage at between $4,000 and
s5O. 900, although the exact loss ca :.
not be determined until the several
tenants have gone over their books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
CLARA TURNER AT THE OPERA
HOUSE.

''St. Elmo" pleased two capacity
houses at the local Opera House Tues.
day and Wednesday. The offering by
this popular little actress and her
players this evening Will be that roar
ibg comedy drama Of Beyond
Pardon" with Miss Turner in the char
acter OF Carol Gwynee. This play
will be given at the matinee tomorrow
after winch Miss Turner will bold a
pony "tete-tete" for the benefit OF the
children on next Monday evening.
This is without doubt one OF the
strongest plays in Miss Turner's roper
toire. The other two plays for the re-
mainder OF the week will be- Down
East" and LENA Rivers"
It has been decided by the man
agement to have Miss Turner and her
players at the Opera House for the
winter. They will offer the best plays
that are on market and with special
scenery Special attention will be
given the ladies and the children and
after things shape themselves there
is no reason why every comfort that
can be given the patrons will not be ad'
hered to. The seat sale will be at
Warfeld's drug store. Later in
next week Miss turner is going to hold
a stage reception at which time shs
wants to meet all the patrons Of the
theatre and will give to each beauti
ful souvenir folder containing likenes:
of the members OF the company ane
beautiful half tones OF her ponies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Champ Clark's Boom.

The boom OF Champ Clark for the
democratic nomination for president 10
1912 sounded loud and clear through
the corridors OF the capitol today. The
boom is growing steadily its hackers
saw, and Wallace D. Passford, secre-
tary to the speaker, was enthusiastic
today over his chiefs chances.
Clark s friends claim that he is already
certain OF the delegation from every
state BORDERING on Missouri and a cam
paign OF publicity in the mid lie
west is about all the activity the CLARK
boomers are indulging in as yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
STRUCK BY AN ELECTRIC CAR.

Cuthbert Herrell. twenty Eve years
old, of Arlington, was struck by an
electric car on the Washington Airing
ton, and Falls Church Rail
way late last night about a half mile
from the Aqueduct Bridge, and IS al
Georgetown University Hospital with
injuries which may cause his death. ,
Herrell was walking along the track
supposedly in the direction OF Airing
ton when he was struck. The motor,
man says he was unbale to see the
man walking un;l the car was almost
upon him, and it was then to late tt
apply the brakes.
Herrell was put aboard the car 10 al
unconscious condition and carried tc
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Killed In a Pistol Fight.

Whitesburg, KY, Nov. 17.-Formel
United States Marshal F. NJ. Blair anc
Walsh Morgan are dead here to-day
while Deputy Sheriff J. D. Blair is Sc
vereIy wounded as the result OF re-
volver fight in the mountains.
Morgan was wanted for shooting a
policeman at Roda, Va, a few days
ago. He had fled to the mountains
and vas found in a deserted house by
the Blalrs. Morgan opened fire as the
men approached, killing the former
marshal and was in turn shot by
Deputy Blair after the latter had beer
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE.

Tonight at S O'Clock. tho Rddras-
and awarding OF prizes to the children
will be given by Mr.. B. Watsons at
Young Peoples Building. The league
feels this to he an occasion OF great
importance and everything has been
done to give Mr., 'Vatsons a cordial
reception. 1t remains for the citizens
Of Alexandria, to come in full force
aud by their presence show their desire
to encourage the children, and to take
steps to make their city attractive.
Everybody is welcome and the public
spirit ahd cooperation OF our citizens
is earnestly desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.1
The following cases we're disposed O
this morning:
Archie Sergeant, colored, charged
with assaulting Emma Thompson, for
feited his collateral by failing to ap
pear.
John D. Helm and William Hayes
charged with disorderly conduct. for
fe;ted their collateral by failing to ap
pear.
John Blandbeim and Irene Sims,
both colored, charged with disorderly
conduct, were fined S. each.
William Tuner. colored, charged
with assauIting a colorcd boy, had his
case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Damaged by Earthquake.

Berlin, Nov. 17.-Castle Hohenzol-
lern, the Kaiser's ancestral stronghold
at Hechingen proves today to have
been badly damaged by last nights
earthquake. There are huge cracks in
the lower walls, stones we're shaken
from the battlemeuts and it is feared
the foundations have been weakened
The cost OF repairs will run high into
to the thousands OF dollars.
Panics occurred when the shocks
we're felt in theatres at Mannheim and
Carlsruhe and several historic churches
were damaged at Mulhausen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Swallows BichIoride of Mercury.

Miss May Gertrude Smith, 20 yea
old. the youngest sister OF Harry sm''
who was murdered in shoemaker
shop in Washington September
swallowed several bichloride OF mercu
tablets Yesterday at her home IN
of despondency over the tragic death
her only brother. She was taken
the Garfield Hospital barely III time
save her lie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
%YUAN SH| KA|
CALLED A. TRAITOR
Denounced For Accepting Premier
ship Under .mperialists...P ...Plans
For Republic.
SERIOU, BATTLE IMMINENT.
Rebels Believe Imperial Plans VIII Fall
to Pieces-if Not, They Will be De-
stroyed by Force Of Arms.

Shanghai Nov. 17.-Denouncing
Yuan Shi Kai as a traitor to the
cause of freedom, the leaders of the
Chinese revolution are pushing their
plans for a permanent republican
government as quickly as possible.
They say they believe the constitu-
tiona1 monarchial regime Of which
Yuan accepted the premiership yes
terday will fall to pieces Of itself.
If not, they intend to overthrow it
by force Of arms.
The vanguard Of delegates. to the
revolutionary national convention
called here, are beginning to arrive
today. Their plans include self-gov-
ernment for the provinces in local
affairs but central control by fed
eral government with headquarters
probably at Nankin. Popular senti-
ment seems generally to favor con-
stitution modelled after that of the
United States. Municipal and prov
incial duties will be abolished.
DR.. Sun Yam Sen will probably be
the first permanent president, sue
ceeding Gen. Ii Yuan Hung, who
holds the office Professionally now.
Communication with Nankin Is
delayed, but desperate fighting there
between the revolutionists and Gen.
Chang's Manchu force in possession
OF the city, Is believed to be either
In progress already or certain to be-
| gin within few hours. According
to the latest definite news the revo-
lution;sts were within IA miles of
the Manchu outposts and still ad-
|vancing. There seems to be no doubt
that the battle will be the biggest
since the rebellion broke out. Gen.
Chang has proved himself an able
commander and his troops, though
(almost unbelievable inhuman ruff
fans, the most desperate fighters i'm
aginable. The revolutionists, on the
OLuCl COuoluCl IIC SoPIulC VI
OF Nankin vital to the success of
their cause, and are determined to
take it at any cost.
Messengers from Tien Tsin say
that French and Russian troops dem
onstrated in the city yesterday after
noon, parading separately to over
awe the anti-foreign element which
is making itself alarmingly con-
spicuous.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 17.-That
the cruise OF the Pacific fleet to Ha-
waii is likely to terminate in the dis
patch Of the cruisers to China was in
dicated at the Navy Department to-
day. The torpedo boats, which were
to have accompanied the fleet to
Hawaii, will remain inUnited States
waters. These boats would prove an
incumbrance on long, fast cruise.
The cruisers South Dakota, Maryland,
California, Colorado and West Vir-
ginia will start from San Francisco
for Honolulu about November 20,
under the command Of Rear Admiral
Thomas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Bank Closed

Washington, n. j., Nov. 1.-THE
Washington National Bank was closed
today by the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency. National Bank Examiner
Goodhart after an examination OF the
institution declarsd that be had found
unsatisfactory loans. The capital stoei
OF the bank in $4,000 aud deposit,
aggregate S150, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

The following examinations are an
nounced to be held in Alexandria on
the dates mentioned to fill vacancies in
the civil service: Cook, Indian service,
December 3; laboratory helper, De-
cember 13; farmer, Indian service,
December 13.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
Steamer FOundered.

London, Nov. 1.-THE British Ste
or ST. Bride bound from Hamburg ]
Norfolk has foundered off Scbaarho
according to dispatch to Lloyds ire
Cuxhaven. One OF the St. Brides J
boats containing two bodies was pickl
uD ut sea,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17
CONTRACT AWARDED.

SD. DeVaughan e. Son will begin
Monday TO break ground for a hand-
some residence for Thomas F. Dyson on
South Alfred Street. Plans and specihca-
ton were prepared by this firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-17

Los Angeles, CAL, Nov. 17.-After
the second exercising peremptory
challenges had been completed IN
the Mcnamara case today, only two
of the nine talesmen passed for cause
since the first exercising Of peremp.
tory challenges, remained as per-
manent jurors. They were Jurors
Sexton and Andre, who were immedi'
ately sworn.