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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
Sleeping Fisherman Killed.

Fox Lake.-Falling asleep while
fishing from a railroad trestle near
here. Lawrence Dumovic, a farm
hand, was struck end killed by
night train.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
INDIANA LAWYER is KILLED.

e. c. Van PeIt Shoots SheIbyVille Man
lis Arrested.
Shelbyville, Ind.-Charles Tindall.
an attorney OF this city, was
shot twice in the right side by Ed
ward c. Van Pclt and died one.half
hour later. Van Pelt gave himself up
to the police and was placed in Jail
without bond.
The shooting took place in South
Harrison street. a crowded thorough.
fare.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
Sees Son Crushed to Death.

La Crosse.-From an upper win
dow Of his home, John Il. Hegge. saw
his S-year-old son Norris crushed to
death By a steel cement mixer which
was passing through an alley nearby.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
TRAIN pERAiLED; 60 HURT
Eight Persons Are Seriously injured
In Connecticut Wreck.

In Connecticut Wreck.
Middletown. Conn. A special
Hartford railway was wrecked here
last night and sixty persons were in
1ured. eight of them seriously.
AS the train was dashing west five
miles from this city the track spread
and the locomotive and two baggage
cars were derailed. The coaches re.
NAMED on the track but were badly
damaged.
Nearly every passenger in one OF
the coaches was injured.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
Potter Heads Rist Folk,

Milwaukee. Fred w. Potter. super
intendent u insurance IT Illinois, was
elected president of the Nationsi A.
ISOLATION OF State Insurance Commits
sionsrs. H. II. Cunningham secre
tary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
sLocUM's CAPTAIN SET FREE
Commander of Burned Boat is Paroled
From Sing Sing.

New York. - Capt. William II.
Van Schaick, who was In CON-
mand of the General Slocum when
that excursion boat was burned In the
East river on June Is, 1904. with a
loss Of 1901 lives. has been paroled
by the federal authorities from Sing
Sing prison. Three years and seven
months ago today he was sentenced
by Judge Thomas in the United
States circuit court to ten years at
hard labor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31
Commute suIoid. at sevsnty.rour.

New Orleans, La.-Samuel II. Shoe
maker. seventy-four years old, prom.
inent merchant Of this city, committed
suicide here. III health being assigned
"a the cause
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31

Running the mower along the sides
Of the bitches will make It easier
keeping them clear of weeds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-08-31

Mature hogs that are thin may be
made gain Of q half pound day
on alfalfa without grain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
DEATH OF MRS. CATION.

Mrs Eva Gwvnn Dent Cation, wife
OF Mr.. j. Randall Cation, jr., died last
ui.,ht at . o'clock at her home, 42O
moth Washington street, after an
illncss OF several weeks, in the twenty.
filth year of his age. Mrs. Cation
waz daughter of the late Mr.. and
MIS-. S. Magruder Dent, and, after the
death OF her parents. made her home
with her aunt, Mrs. George A. Mush-
bach, until her marriage with Mr..
Ca,3r. on October 26 last. Besides her
husband and aunt, Mrs. Cation IS
survived by two brother Mr.. 5. Ma
grn Ter Dent, private secretary 10 Mt u.
S. H. Hardwick, passenger tratiic
manager OF the Southern Railway, ana
MIR. Gwynn Dent, of the Riggs BANK
Washington. News of her death was
received with sincere regret oy her
many friends. Mrs. Cation haa Deen
i'll but short time. Early yesterday
afternoon all hope for her recovery
Was given up, and her husband ana
othcr members Of the family gathered
beside her TO await the end. Mrs.
Ca.on was bride Of only few months,
being married October q last. Her
Younger sister, Mrs. Roy D. Parker,
Of MARYLAND died May 6 last also q
bride of but few months. The death
oi these two young, popular and be-
loved women is peculiarly sad, and has
brought sorrow to their families and
hosts Of friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
lust PLAIN FOLKS.

To an audience that filled the
Opera House and placed standing
room at a premium Just Plain Folks"
WIS presented last night by number
OF talented young ladies and gentle
nen of this city in manner which
" IS surprisingly good. 1t was lesson
IN real life with Just enough comedy
H. make it enjoyable. The direction
b..h in make up and stage setting
vas in the hands of Mr.. A. D. Mon
TOR and all agreed that the production
and scenery we're remarkably good,
zach character showed that the past
taken by them had been studied well,
aud 70 speak in high praise OF one
would do ipjuStic TO the others. The
object OF the entertainment was to
help swell the fund for public drink
ing fountain in this city and the ladies
OF Mount Vernon Chapter, Daughters
OF the American Revolution, were for
tunate in the selections OF tue play
and in the way in was produced. The
special singing was we'll rendered aud
called forth prolonged applause. IN
the songs number Of local hits were
made. The littlc play is worthy Q!
sepetitioD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

The case OF Randolph Williams, COL
ored, who was charged with shooting
Moses Washington, colored, at the
Southern Railway yards yesterday
morning, came up in the Police Court
this morning. The evidence OF the
ward master and other white employees
at the yard showed that Washington
brought on the trouble and that be had
been following Williams for some time,
on one occasion drawing knife on
him. Williams was fined So for as
sauit and Washington was released on
his personal bond to keep the peace.
Washington, as was stated yesterday,
received t1esb wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
PROPOSED NEW ROAD.

>..ctiye steps in raising $4,000 in
Washington, to be used toTard the
construction OF highway connecting
that city with Fairfax Courthouse, we're
taken yesterday when the joint com.
mittee from the Board of Trade and
Chamber OF Commerce appointed a
treasurer for the fund. A delegation
from the Fairfax county Good Roads
Association and from the Georgetown
Citizens Association appeared before
the committee. Over $50, 900 has been
"a. ;cd and six miles OF road between
~ ;on's Corner and Fairfax Courthouse
finished. But $50, 900 is necessary to
complete the pike to the Chain Bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
POLICE COURT.

iJusrice L. H. Thompson presldlng.l
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
A woman, charged with assaultlng a
man, had her cage continued.
James Bowler, colored, charged with
assaulting Rosa Bowler, forfeited his col
lateral by failing to appear.
Robert Jackson, colored, charged
wrsh disorderly conduct, forfeited his
collateral by failing to appear.
Randolph Williams, colored, charged
wish assaulting Moses Washington, co..
ored, with a pistol, was fined So.
Louis Summers colored, charged
with the larceny Of a bottle OF whisky
from ]. J. Kelly, was fined So.
Wallace Littlejohn, colored, charged
with aisorderly conduct, was fined 70.
John Robiusan, colofed, charged
with disorderly conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
LANSDIjRGH { BRO.
41o~42o Seventh Street,
4l7-425 Eighth Street.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
FISH wharf FOR RENT By AUG

: lion.
Att. o'clock "a. on Saturday February
25, 1911, in front Of the Market Building,
On Royal street. tho
CORPORATIONS FISH WHARF
will lie rented for the ensuing twelve
months. The renter will be required to
furnish material for and lay platform
suftc,cu; 10 accommodate the trade. All
passways must be kept open free from
obstruction Tho renter to erect no
buildings within less distance than 70
teot FROM tho south front. No privilege
for the sale OF liquors will BIO granted in
consistent with the laws Of the city on
the subject.
The renter will be required to move
oflal within IS hours, aud none of it shall
be thrown into the river.
Possession will be given at once.
No bills will be considered unless the
bidders shall be Known or vouched for to
the auctioneer as responsible.
The right 10 reject any or Ill bids is
reserved.
All articles landed on tbs wha RI for the
use OF the city to be free from whar aSc.
Terms: Cash. Payable Immediately
after the sale.
BY order Of the joint COMMITTEES on
Public Property.
W. ". BALLEEGER.
f.h21 I'd Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
NEW CHURCH.

ST, chsrles Catholic Church at
Clarendon, Alexandria county, vas
ernned Sunday morning, the pastor
~. Father Lsckey. celebrating mass
i. The presence OF large congregation
Tie new church is gu attractive tract !,
structure, is we'll pianned END waen u
receives lis furnishings vii! be Q most
irndtabls addition to tho numoas Q!
Catholic churches In Virginia The
dedication Of the church has bsen set
Tor March IS. The papal delegate,
A-ahhishop FaIconio, aud the Bishop
81 Richmond are expected TO be present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
Personal.

The classmates OF Miss Anna Es!za-
betL Barley last night charmlnsiy en-
tertained in her honor Al farewell
party at St. Mary's Academy on the
eve of her departure Tor Europe. The
decorations were red, white and blue
Mrs. P. L. Mcneil, Of Rocky Mount,
who has been visiting her sister Mrs. ;.
]. Elliott, has returned to her home.
ATessrs, F. A. Gaines, Alonzo
Travers and Louis Shunan vii! leave
here tonight for trip through Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
JAPANESE TEA.

Tho last OF the series OF Japanese
teas which have been held in the
Norton Memorial during the month
OF February will occur tomorrow after
noon from t to 6 O'Clock at the same
place. 1t is earnestly hoped that this
very laudable effort in the cause OF
mission work will be encouraged by
the general public, As this is specially
the undertaking of junior branch,
it is particularly desirable that their
!abors should be made success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
HOLIDAY.

Tomorrow, February twenty.secoud,
Washingto birthday, is legal holi-
day aud will be observed as such. The
banks and public Offices will be closed,
The postoifice will observe Sunday hours,
holiday will ks given il the schools
and many OF the stores will close after
the morning hours, Jaera viii be no
general public observance Of Us day
in the morning a delegation !roai 6lss'
sudtia. a5hington lrdge OF Nssons
and committee from the George
Wash ins.on Birthday Association will
90 10 Mount Vernon and lay vrsaths
upon the tomb OF Washington. The
annual hsn1ue. CT Alexandria sshs
ington Lodge Of Masons will be held at
night and it will be big affair,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
LOCAL. RREYlTIES.

The Ladies Aid Society will give .
colonial tea 1t Lee Camp Hall tou'ght.
No business was transacted in the
Circuit Court for the County today and
then court adjourned till Friday,
A meeting Of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union will be held Wed
nesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the
Children 8 Home, on Duke street.
Mr.. B. F. Smith, the contractor for
remodeling the city jail, says be will be
able to turn the building over to the city
during the latter part OF the week.
The tugboar Eugenia belonging to
". A. Smoot & Co., which has recently
been rebuilt by Mr.. Augustus Dean,
was launched yesterday.
A pool OF water which has been
standing in front OF the frame shed at
Spring Park station, upper King street,
has occasioned considerable inconvcn-
fence to passengers.
Mr.. Eugene Brophy, = resident OF
Del Ray, Alexandra county died. this
morning. The deceased was son OF
Mr.. T. ]. Brophy, who formerly lived
in this city. he was 80 years old, and
leaves widow and one child.
Five pistol shots were heard IL the
Southern Railroad yards last night.
1t is said that two colorcd men en-
ployed in tie yard became involved in
difficulty and one discharged a pistol
at the other. The shots went wild
The I. @. I. NJ. will hold their reg
ular review tonight at Odd Fellows
Hall at 40 o'clock. a full attendant .
is desired especially those comprising
tue drill team.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Reliance Steam Fire Eugiuc Company
will be held fought, at which time
suitable action will be taken il respect
to tho memory OF tho Rev. r. l..
Carne, who several years ago vas elect
ed life member Of that organization.
Mr.. Norman Reynolds, employed at
the Alexandria Steam Laundry, had his
back injured this morning by being
caught in 4 Eelt. He was attended by
DR.. r. L. Wilkins aud later removed TO
his homo, 1909 Duke street
Marriage licenses were issued 10
Washington yesterday TO Clarence t.
Diehr, Of Albcmarle, and Madeline
McClarg, of Alexaudria; George A.
England, of Fairfax county, and Flor
euce \. Taylor, Of New York city; and
William Fl. johnson, OF Eagle Rock,
and Daisy 4. Jones.
The euchre and dance to have been
held tonight 1t The Yong Mcn' : Sodaiss
ity Lyccum Hall uUder the auspices OF
the NJ. u. u. Club or St h!ary's Acaa-
cmy has been postponed until Friday
the oath owing to the death OF Rev.
Father Il. l.. Carrc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21

THO annual meeting OF the stock hold
L ers OF the WASHINGTON Undue
TRIAL COMPANY, Inc, will hc held
at the principal Office OF ;he company.
No. III south Fairfax s,aeet, Alexandria,
Virginia, on MONDAY, March S. 1911,
at 300 p. M, for the election of officers
and directors and such other business as
may come before the meeting.
CHARLES ?. SWEET.
feb2l I'd Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
TIE WEATHER.

The clouds which had prevailed for
week rolled by yesterday evening aud
since then tho skies bavn been clear
with a stiff northwest wind At uoon
today the mercury registered 80 de-
gress. Most OF the snow which fell
Sunday night and early yesterday has
disappeared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
WEDDING.

Miss Mary De Vens Williams and
aud Mr.. John Penn, jr., were married
this morning at 1890 O'Clock at the
homo OF the brides mother, Mrs.
Charles W. Williams, in the presence
of their immediate families. Rev. H.
NJ. Canter officiatcd. The young
couple will be at home after the fifth
proximo, at 206 north Royal sire ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
COURT NOTES.

Ia the Corporation Court today the
estate OF tie late w. H. F. Beckham
WAS computed TO R. Fl. Cox, Sergeant.
In the clerk 5 office OF the Circuit
Court IL vacation Geo. c. Heon qual.
fed as administrator OF James Heon,
deceased.
The will OF the late Robert ". Ar
mold was admitted to probate, aud lis
widow, Mrs. Mary Eugene Arnold,
qualified IS eZecutriH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
20 PLACE WREATH ON ToMB,

y committee OF the George Wash
in::ton Birthday Association will meet
at ;bs r1oms CT the Chamber Of Com.
mntce tomorrow morning at ten o'clock
az later leave the corner Of King and
Washington streets CD special car for
" sunt Vernon where they will place
wreath upon the tomb OF Washington
Ths eoRmittes will be compared Of
sticsrS OF ths ass9cIa!IQp,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
FUNERAL OF REV. R. L. cARNE,

The funeral OF the late Rev. Richard
L. Carne will take place from ST.,
Mary's Church tomorrow morning at
$50 O'Clock. The services will Ge con-
Quoted By Bishop Van de Vyver, assist
ed by several priests, The pailhearcrs
will be .iassrs, P, F, GogmaD, ", II,
sveenoy,f ". T. Carne, +. 1. Carns,
I. ]. Echols and II. ]. Mcfarland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21

r OST.-betYeen sis King street and
IL Union station, gold bunting case
LADY'S WATCH, M. +. NJ. On out
side Of case: George TO Mary, June 81,
1897" on inside. Reward ifireulrned 10
SIS King Strccr. .c.y-G St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21

81, $50, 8 AMI 5 $3.50 Misses and
Children Shoes at % cents J. A.
Marshall 1; Bro. +22 KIN street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
Weather Probabilitis.

FOR this section fair and colder To-
Ht and wednesday: lowest teTnpela-
i,,.s tonight about * degrees; moderate
n ..thwesterly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21

So and IS Lad!es' Fine Shoes at IS
cents, J, \, Marshall 4 BEsn 4se
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

Suu and Iuc 1"
sun rises tomorrow at 6:44 ana SEE &c. a.
5::t High tide at 2:s7 a. 10. ana az
p m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21
FOR SiEE

AT Duncan's Stables two good. service
able WORK HORSES. !cb2i 3:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-21

The euchre and dance to have been
held tonight at The Young Men s Soda;ss,
i,y Lyccum Hall uuder the auspices OF
the NJ. u. y. Club CT St. h!ary's Acad-
cmy has been postponed until Friday
the 24th owing to the death OF Rev.
Father Il. l.. CarnC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
QUEEN AND CRESCENT
 GRANTS INCREASE
Photographers on System Will Receive More Wages and Vacation
 With Pay

Meridian, Miss, December 21.-(Special) F. M. Bilbo of this city, cousin of Sen ator Theodore G. Bilbo. of secret caucus fame. returned yesterday from New Or leans. where he has been in conference with l.. A. Jones, vice president and gen eral manager of the Queen and Crescent railroad. In the committee to wait upon MT. Jones were MT. Bibo of this city, M. V. Hickman of Heidelberg, Miss, and H. o. Peavy of Meehan Junction, Miss. These gentlemen met in conference with the railroad officials, asking for a 12 per cent raise in the wages of the telegraph CTS of the Queen and Crescent system. They succeeded at the conference in get ting per cent increase in salary and a 15 day annual vacation with full pay for the entire time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
TUSKEGEE FEELS
 EFFECT OF STORM
Wind and Rain Cause Considerable Damage--Schools Close Today
 for the Holidays

Tuskegee, December -(Special.)- One of the strongest gales that has visited this section in years prevailed here Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Considerable damage was done to fencing and shade trees, the large grove in front of. Dr. Massey and Judge Brewers residences being prac- tically demolished Unpicked cotton has been practically destroyed. The front of E. w. Thompson's storage house was blown down. A heavy down pour of rain fell for hours. The light plant in Tuskegee is greatly damaged.
 The public schools will close on Fri day at noon for the holidays and will not resume their work till Tuesday, January ?. Many boys and girls who are off attending school are expected home the last of the week to spend the holidays with their parents and friends, Little seems to have been accom- plished at the meeting of the farmers here for the purpose of reducing the cotton acreage for another year.
 Public road building in Macon county has been pushed since the early fall, and the public highways leading out from Tuskegee toward Montgomery and Notasulga have been put in first class condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
MERIDIAN'S FINE
 SYSTEM OF STREETS

Meridian, Miss, December 2l.-(SpeciaiD Action taken by the city fathers last night will result in this city having the best system of roads and streets of any city or county in the state. The good roads that have been built in eight directions leading out from this city were construct ed from the corporate limits, and there vet remained several blocks of unimproved roads and streets The city has given or ders that the work shall proceed at once on connecting tile good roads with the paved streets of Meridian. These connec- tions will be of macadam or some similar material
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
ESCAMD|A FARMERS
 HELD FOR PEONAGE

Mobile. December Exchanged with com hitting peonage fin that they held in re- straint three negro girls whom they forced to return to their plantation and work out a debt, James and William Hamby, white farmers of Escambia coun- ty, indicted by the last federal grand jury, were brought to Mobile last night. The girls in the case are Lena Gray, Siller Williams and Bettie Williams. There are two counts against the Hamby farmers. They were taken before a United States commissioner today and held under nomi- nal bonds for appearance in the United States district court for trial on Janu- ary 15.
 It is averred in the indictments that the girls left the farm, but were captured and whipped until they returned to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
GOVERNMENT WINS CONVERSION" CASE

Mobile, December 21.-The last of the series of conversion" cases that have been on trial In the United States dis trict court have been concluded in favor of the government. The case was that of the United States vs. the Union Naval Stores company, and the jury rendered a verdict favorable to the government, the sum fixed being $300. In the IA cases tried total award of over $5000, exclusive of costs, has been granted the government. The hardest fought cases were those against the Union Naval Stores company and the Vinegar Bend Lumber company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
Harrison Reelected

Meridian, Miss, December 21.-(Speeialo The Rev w. E. Harrison of this city has been reelected as a licensed minister of the gospel by the Gulf conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. which met in Marshall, Tex, this week. pr. liar rison now has the chair of English in the Meridian Male college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
McGhee Deputy Sheriff

Meridian. Miss, December 2l.-(Special) Frank C. McGhee, who served as the cap able and efficient circuit clerk of Lauder dale county for several years past, but who was defeated in the last campaign for reelection has accepted the position as deputy sheriff of the county, and will take up his new duties in January. He will look after all office work and the newly elected sheriff, John II. Kennedy will look after the outside work of the office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
MERIDIAN LIMITS
 SPEED OF AUTOS

Meridian, Miss. December 21-(special) So reckless have automobilists of this city become that an ordinance was passed last night by the city aldermen and coun- cilmen making the speed limit on automo- piles and motor cars of all kinds eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

miles in the fire limits and b miles in the residence districts.
 Heretofore the limit has been 10 miles in the fire limits and IS miles in the resi- dence districts. There is considerable com ment on the part of the auto owners as result of the action of the. board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
Schooner Reaches Port

Charleston, I scember 21.-The Norweg- ian steamer Cassiopeia. Captain Logrep, from Stavanger, for Charleston. arrived here today the worse for encountering q storm off the coast A seaman was drowned when he was swept overheard. There is water in the aft hold and the steamer is damaged elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

and afternoon trains on the Southern rail- way also brought to Selma d large num- Der of young women students from the state school at Monteyallo, who were on their way home to spend the holidays with parents and relatives.