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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
BEFORE COURT OF APPEALS
Arguments Heard in Case of Receiv-
ers of Trust Company VS.. f. l..
Kidd,

Judge j. K. II. Norton, one of the
receivers Of the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation and Samuel &.
Brent, attorney for the receivers left
today for Richmond to argue the case
of the receivers of the trust corpora
ton VS.. E. L. Kidd in the Court of Ap-
peals. This is the case in which Kidd
induced the manager of the branch
of the trust company at Lovingston
Ito permit him to withdraw something
over $4,000 from the branch after the
trust company had failed. Judge L.
c. Barley of the corporation court
here issued a rule for contempt of
court against Kidd and the manager
of the Lovingston branch. On trial
of the case several months ago Judge
Barley held Kidd to be in contempt
of court and ordered him to repay the
money withdrawn to the receivers,
whereupon Kidd appealed the case
to the Supreme Court Of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
The APACHE ON THE LOOKOUT.

Tie bows OF the revenue cutter
Apache are corrugated as result OF
the ice smashing accomplished by that
little vessel in Chesapeake bay this
winter.
The Apache will be fitted with a
heavy steel ram and ice crusher 1t the
opening of the the winter cruise next
year.
The Apache is cruising in the Poto
mac on the lookout for any menace to
navigation or violation OF the naviga-
ton laws. She will make frequent
inspection cruises in the Potomac dur
ing the spring and summer months to
look after the pleasure boa,men.
Close supervision will be exercised over
the power buats, aud in addition the
service will look after the safety Of the
canor;s,s and other boatmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
IINIOuE SERVICE.

Last Wednesday evening the men OF
Trinity Church furnished the music
and tonight the ladies are 80 do the
singing. Having received so many
compliments last Wednesday evening,
the men are confident that the ladies'
cannot do any better tonight than they
did last Wednesday. However, there
are among the men some who are
faint-hearted, and are fearful that the
women are going ia take their laurels
from them. The stronger hearted
masculine element, is determined not
to be outdone, or rather out sung. by
the gentle sex, aud VOW that they will
move heaven and earth to wli.
Now" argue the men," We are by
nature leaders and lords OF creation,
and we ought to take our rightful place
in this as in all other great enterprises,
and, by the harp OF Orpheus, we will
do it," Besides, they say, Urphe-
US, the God OF song, WAS man. And
was it not this same Orpheus, a man.
who played and sang so beautifully,
that the voices OF the sirens were but
as a discord in comparison ?" But
the women say, that the men only
talk this way, just like the boy who
goes through the cemetery at night,
and whistles to keep his courage up" J"
The PASTORS address will he on the
theme How to Keep the Home
sweet These nrid-week services
have proven especially helpful, and the
addresses are always Intensely praclI-
cal, never failing to bring help to the
sin-Lurdened AMI the sorrow-burdeDed
heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
LOCAL BREvITIEs


There we're no cases for trial on the
docket of the Police Court today.
Large white perch, mackeieI, ros
and buck shad. baIibnt and haddock
will be for sale by George E. Price Il
Co., in market tomorrow.
After spending one night in barn
near Alexandria and coming to this
city on an electric train and being
driven out OF Fredericksburg by the
police OF that city. Frederick Pagan, a
twelve-year-old nomad, returned to his
home in Washington and was placed
under arrest, and sent to the House OF
Detention. The lad is alleged to have
taken $50 helopgingso his mother all
@. which he dipdssdsP on his short
journey.
The W. IT. u. will meet tomorrow
night at the Children's IS Home at 1870. {.
Rev. C. S. Abbott, of Washington,
will p each in Grace Church tonight at
7:45 O'Clock.
Members OF Alva Aerie, Order Of
Eagles, are considering the suggestion
OF hol ling appropriate services in re-
spect to The memory OF departed mem
bers OF that order on Sunday, March
81. a meeting will be held tonight
when final action will be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
HANGS HERSELF
FROM 4 WINDOW.
Wealthy Widow Uses Trunk Cord
With Which to Commit
Suicide.
BODY SWAYING ABOVE STREET.
Arrested on Charge Of Smuggling
$4,000 Worth of Jewelry Had Bees
Taken from Her.

New York. March 20-Temporarily
insane because Of her arrest for Snug
Cling. Mrs. Blanche VI. Carson. be-
lieved TO be the widow Of Edward
Carson, wealthy San Franciscan.
hanged herself in a most sensation
al manner today. She fed from
the Hotel Wolcolt where she had
been living since her arrival from
Europe last Monday after she was
arrested last nighr. After register
ing AT the Hotel BroZrell. Fifth ave
and Twenty-serenth street. She was
given room on the eighth floor on
the Fifth ave. side.
The woman brooded all night over
her disgrace and the loss of her jewl
ry val"ed at 100000 which had been
seized by The federal authorities.
Finally early today she arose. put
a pale blue lonnging robe over her
night dress and got long rope.
One end of it she securely fastened
10 the radiator in her room. The
other end she placed abont her neck.
She then opened the window Of her
room and jumped out.
How long the body hung there.
Swaying from side 10 side. dangling
high above, the pavement is noI
known. IL was discovered by occn-
pants Of the fashionable Knicker-
booker Apartments. who notified the
hotel management. The woman had
been dead for some time when the
body was taken back into the ROOM
The coroner's Office was notified
and search of tho w0man'S effects
revealed $l.2l0 in cash and n sheaf
Of letters addressed 10 many resi-
dents OF Pacific coast cities, !nclnd-
ing one TO her brother. Paul y. May
berry Of 81? Wcsr 2STh street. Los
Angeles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
PASTOR RESIGNS.

Rev. Thomas Selnmes, for fifteen
years pastor Of St. Andrews Episcopal
Church, Richmond. and an active
leader ir mission work throughout the
city, rendered his resignation Sunday
to accept cali to the Covington, Va.
Episcopal Church. Tire resignation
takes effect from April 30. Mr..
Semmes went to Richmond from War.
saw, Va, anil besides building up n
large congregation has taken the lead
in extensive parish and school work
conducted bv St. Andrews parish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
BOY SCOUTS.

The luncheon to be given to the Boy
Scouts on Thursday night is free to all
Scouts and their friends holding tick
cts OF admission. 1t will be b held in the
Boy Scouts room, corner Of Prince and
St. Asaph streets, and not in the Pres
byteriAn Lecture room as was an
nounced. The room has been beauti-
fully decorated IN Scouts colors and
red, white and blue bunting. The
speaker for the occasion will be Mr..
Hermou Metcalf, Of the Y. NJ. c. A. OF
Washington, D. c. Mr.. Metcalf is Il
forceful speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
Judge Barley Summons u. ). Army
Officer to Answer Charge OF
Contempt.

Conflict of civil and military law in
Alexandria county during the trial
of suit against the Great Falls and
Old Dominion Railroad Company for
the death of Henry Mitchell and Fred
Kitchen on the evening of June IL,
1911. was an incident in the Circuit
Court for the County yesterday.
William F.. Mccormick, who was at
the time of the accident an employe
of the raload company and conductor
of the car which struck the automo-
bile in which the two men were riding
was subpoenaed by the defense and
brought into the jurisdiction OF the
court on an order from the War De-
partment from Fort Bliss, Texas,
where he is now serving an enlistment
in the army.
1t is alleged that the time McCor-
mick went into the army he was want
ed for pawnng a ring belonging to i
friend, and warrant was sent out for
his arrest. The civil authorities in
Virginia announced that they would
serve this warrant as soon as the
witness was excused by the court.
When this fact was brought to the
attention of Judge Barley who was
sitting in the case, he notified the civ
il authorities that he would not have
his witness interfered with.
Notwithstanding this declaration,
within a few hours a corporal anc
two privates from Fort Myer ap-
peared at the courthouse to place
Mccormick under arrest. Judge Bar
lev sent for the corporal and asked
with what authority he came for the
man. The corporal replied that he
had orders from Capt. Dean to take
Mccormick to the fort and hold him
until the following morning. Had
this plan been carried out, McCo-
rmick's immunity would have en-
pired and he would have been sub
iect to arrest under the warrant.
Judge Barley, however, informed
the corporal that he would have nm
arrested if he attempted to carry out
his orders. After sending the detach-
ment back to the fort, the Judge en-
deavored to have Capt. Dean brought
into court to show way he should
not be charged with contempt, but
this officer was in Washington.
The Judge then decided to get his
witness out of the jurisdiction, and,
taking him in an automobile, carried
him to the depot. Yesterday morn
ing Judge Barley again summoned
Capt. Dean into court, and, when that
officer refused to respond, sent the
sheriff to carry out his orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Board of Aldermen.

At called meeting of the board of
Aldermen of the city Of Alexandra,
Va, held March 90, 1912, there were
present:
F. F. Marbury, ESQ.,. president, and
Messrs. Hill, Ballenger, Ogden, Field
and Fitzgerald.
A resolution authorizing the Finan-
ce Committee to borrow $4,000, or as
much thereof as will be necessary to
meet the expenses Of the city during
the current fiscal year, referred to the
Finance Committee by the Common
Council March Is, 1912, was received
from that board and their action con-
Cured in.
The board then adjourned.
J. J. MARBURY, President.
Teste: Luther H. Thompson, clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
HELD LODGE OF SORROW
Lodge of Elks Take Ac-
tiOn on the Death of B. Fleet
Board.

A meeting Of the Alexandria
Lodge of Elks was held in their lodge
room last night to take action on the
death of B. Fleet Board, which oc-
cured in Wake Forrest, N. c., Mon
day night. The regular ritual of the
lodge was conducted in an impressive
manner. Brief addresses were made
by Exalted Ruler Harry p. Quinn,
Thomas Chauncey, r. C. Smith, JOS
eph C. Gates and Robert S. Barrett.
Resolutions Of regret were introduced.
The funeral of Mr.. Board took place
this afternoon at Wake Forrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
RETAIL MERCHANTS ELECT
in a Prosperous COHdi.
0n-E!ecti0n of Officers for En-
suing Year.

The second annual meeting of the
Retail Merchants Association of
Alexandria, was held last night, at
the room of the chamber of commerce.
Reports made indicated that the as
sociation was in a prosperous condi-
ton.
A vote of thanks was extended
Hon. Robinson Moncure, delegate
from this city and county in the legis-
lature for his efforts in behalf of the
retail merchants of Virginia.
The following officers were elected:
Mr.. Leopold Ruben, president; Mr.
Harry Hammond, vice-president.
The following directors were elect
ed: Messrs. Courtney Acton, w. c..
Baggett, H. Noel Garner, Emmit l..
Finks, R. E. knight, c. J. Meuller, {.
B. Swan, w. P Taylor. Harry White,
j. B. DeMott, w. u Varney, Bene-
dict We'll and julius Wolf.
A vote Of thanks was extended the
chamber of commerce for their kind
ness and the many favors extended to
this association.
1t was decided to take action
against the locating by the Southern
Railway of a company's store in this
city, operating under the name of
Sands & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
STRUCK BY HORSE AND BUGGY.

Master Frank Shouldice, residing in
in the Colonial Flats, while on roller
skates at the corner Of King ana Royal
streets, was struck by a horse and
buggy driven by Mfr. Smith Williams
this afternoon but was only slightly
injured. Hewas picked up by Officers
Wilkinson and Bell. and taken to
Creighton Drug Store where his in.
iuries were attended to by DR. Will
coxen, after which he was able to walk
to his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20

ried out OF town last night answer
ing reports that Sidna Allen and four
other outlaws had been cornered.
There was al least score OF the
Allen clan being hunted by posses,
and the rumor regarding Sidna Allen
was that only five Of these had Deen
seen.
Nearly three hundred pnrsuers are
now scattered through the mountains
around here, and it is believed that
the Aliens and their kin. regarding
victory in battle as almost imposs-
ible, they have determined to sepa-
rate and simgly steal away through
the mountain passes. One BY one
the outlaws are believed to stand q
chance of escaping. together they
could ordinarily conceal their pres
ence TO q pursuing force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20

ing from this date on they will be
compelled to do the hardest kind of.
work, each day bringing them near
er the coveted prize. There are some
candidates in the race who did not
get such an early start, but who are
doing valiant work and are just as
apt to win the prize, for there is not
much danger of their becoming over
confident and decreasing their efforts.
Well Worth Winning.
When one considers the pleasure
and educational advantages of the
tours in this contest, it is little won
der that the candidates are putting
forth their best efforts to win. If you
have been waiting to subscribe you
have by this time become convinced
that your favor will be highly ap-
preciated by the young lady you de-
sire to help, and while assisting her
with your own subscriptions you
could easily induce some of your
friends to join in your effort to assure
her success.
The Warfare Is Being Waged.
'In time Of peace prepare for
war" There is a lot of good, hard,
common sense in this. quotation.
Some of the ladies OF this section
have adopted this as rule and guide
during the contest and not the most
intimate friends of the candidates
know what their favorites have con-
cealed for a defense to re used in the
closing days of the contest.
Lays all Others in the Shade.
There has been a number of con-
tests conducted by The Alexandria
Gazette and other papers in the vi
cinity, numerous prizes awarded, a
number of trips given successful can
didates, but never before has there
been any trip or trips given that in
volved the expenditure of money that
one of these trips will cost; never has
there been a trip SO carefully planned
and so many comforts provided as
there have been for the ladies who
the readers of this paper shall select
to tour Europe next summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
ENTIRE FAMILY
IS WIPED OUT
Eight Persons Perish By Gas or
Dynamite---One Seriously
Injured.
LITTLE GIRL FOUND IN TREE
Two Buildings Totally Destroyed
Fire Follows Explosfon-F0uf Play
Suspected.

Scranton, Pa. March 20--By an
explosion either Of gas or dynamite
supposedly gas. in Dunmore. early
today. eight persons were killed and
one very seriously injured.
Two buildings were entirely des.
troyed and number of others dam.
aged. The list Of dead follows:
Mrs. John Cavalla.
Rose Cavala. aged three
Lucy Cavalla. aged eleven
Lizzie Cavalla. aged fourteen
DOminick Cavalla. aged eight
William Cavalla. aged twenty
Mrs. Vito Summa
Frank Summa, aged four
Mamie Summa. aged seven. is in
the State Hospital in very critical
condition. Her recovery is doubtful.
The body of This little girl was found
in tree some distance from the
scene OF The explosion.
The explosion occurred at $50
o'clock in the house of John Cavalla,
on Elm street. Dnnmorr. He was
not al home at the time. The Cav
ALA family occupied the first floor
Of the building. The entire family.
save the father was wiped out.
The second floor was occupied by
Mrs. Vito and family. Mrs. Summa
and her son are dead. Her daugh-
ter who is in the State Hospital will
probably die. After the explosion,
cries from the branches of a tree
some distance from the scene caused
an investigation and the body Of the
frighLfully injured girl was found
among The branches.
Following the explosion. fire broke
out. completely destroying the Cav
ALA house and the residence OF Mich
ael Simone. adjoining. The force
OF the explosion wrecked number
Of houses in the vicinity. the occu-
pants having narrow escapes.
The force Of the explosion shook
Dnnmore and aroused people from
their sleep.
The theory advanced by the author
tiles is that quantity Of gas had
accumulated under the Cavalla dwell
ing. Mine workings are close 10
The surface at this point and it was
only few days ago that miners from
the Nayaud Colliery came 10 the sur
face through The cellar Of house
nearby. The gas theory seemed to
be supported by Pickering flames
thai appeared in crevices on the sur
face near tho scene of the explosion.
Another theory is that the eXplos-
ion was caused by someone seeking
rengencc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
DR.. MileY,s Successor.

Washington, March o0.-The vacant
chair on the food and drug inspection
board, recently occupied by Dr.. Harvey
W. Wiley. was today filled by Andrew
F. Mitchell. OF St. Paul, who has an
nounced bis intention to champion
Wiley's ideas. With Mitchell sworn
in" by Secretary Wilson today the
board will resume its sittings tomorrow,
when representatives OF cocaine, NOR
phine and opium interests will be
heard in their protest against the rnling
OF the board made when Wiley was a
member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
DECREE ENTER Ed.

In the Corporation Court today a
decree was entered in the Chancery
cause Of Fannon et. ais. vs.. Virginia
Safe Deposit and Trust Corporations,
authorizing the receivers to pay pre-
miums on life insurance policy OF Mrs.
Lucy f. Triplett. or accept cash value
thereo! as in their judgment is advis-
able.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

. Bayonne N j., March 2O.-BecauSe
Louise Graef, 10 and pretty, refused
to marry him, John Groundwater, Z
well-known local man, shot and killed
the girl in the West Eighth Street
Railroad Station today. He then sent
a bullet through his own brain, fall
ing dead across the body OF the glrl
victim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
LEHEW A CANDIDATE.

William q. LeHeW, ticket agent at
the union passenger depot, has an
nounced his candidacy for the Com
mon Council from the Fourth ward at
the coming primary election. Messrs.
c. S. T. Burke and Chas. B. Marshall
are also candidates from that ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
Attempted To XIII Himself.

Rome, March 20.-Following his
examination by the police today, An-
tonic D'Alba, who tried to assassinate
King Victor, attempted to kill himself
but was prevented by the guard kept
constantly on watch over him. De-
tails OF the attempted suicide were
withheld by the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
Another Strike.

Fall River, Mass March 20.-A
strike OF the 80, 900 mill operatives here
may be ordered tonight, The cotton
manufacturers association after con
ference today fatty refused the un.
ion demands for 10 per cent wage
increase. The textile council will
consider the rejection tonight and
strike order is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20

Meetings # Randolph Cha pter OF
Rose Croix No. 8, Lafayette Council
of knights OF Kadosh No. 2, Virginia
Cousistory No. 2, will be held in the
Masonic Temple, Friday, March %, at
7:S0 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20
CONTEST KEEPS
ALL GUESSING.
Candidates Play See-Saw With one
Another in Their Efforts to
Keep in Lead
HEAVY VOTE IS POLLED
HEAVY VOTE IS P0LLED

Hundreds of New Subscriptions
Have Been Reeeived--Postsl Gard
Writers Tell Of their Trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-20

ROLL OF HONOR
First District.
Miss Elizabeth King 28,03O
Second District.
Miss Lisa Anderson 45,492
Third District.
Miss Irene Pullman 15,277
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-20
THE LOST BOY
IS FOUND

Frank Foote, the twelve year old
son of Mrs Margaret Foote, disap-
peared from home Wednesday after,
noon. His absence was discovered
N the evening and searching parties
were sent out to look for him. It
was feared that he had gone swim
ming and been drowned. All swim
ming holes in the vicinity were
searched for signs Of his clothing
but nothing that lead to knowledge
of his whereabouts was learned.
Searching parties went to the near
by small towns and he was found at
Rudolph shortly after midnight by his
two brothers Harley and Lewis and
Ed. Meeteer. Frank Foote was found
peacefully sleeping in bed with his
brother at Rudolph It was learned
from the young man that he had de
cided to visit his brother at Rudolph
and without saying anything to any
one, he walked up there He had
pressed his trousers in the morning
and fixed himself up for the trip. The
young man succeeded in creating a
high degree Of excitement for a few
hours. The night-poIice1on both sides
were called in to help search for him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-20
FLAG DAY
WELL RECOGNIZED
The Ladies of AhdahWagam
Chapter Entertain Their
Guests Delightfully."-.

Ahdahwagam Chapter D. A. r. en-
tertained the Daughters Of Stevens
Point and Narshfield at luncheon
Flag Day, Friday, June 18th, 1912.
The ladies were met on their arrival
by Mines. G. W. Mead, D. J. Arpin,
and G. P. Hambrecht with autos and
taken for a, sight seeing ride around
our city. They also visited the new
Johnson & Hill store. Later they
were taken to the home Of our hos
tess, Mrs. E. NJ. Pease on Belle Is
land.
The home and grounds were decor
ated with flags and fragrant with the
profusion Of lovely flowers.
a three course luncheon was serv-
ed. Thirty-nine ladies were seated.
The favors were tiny silk flags, place
cards, postals Of our city with D. A
R. seal.
Mrs. F. MacKinnon, Vice Regent
made a cordial little speech Of vel
come. and Mrs. Gibson pronounced
Grace"
During the afternoon Miss Ellen
MacKinnon played several faYorite
solos on the violin. These were
greatly enjoyed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-20
COUNTY CLERKS
IN ANNUAL
CONVENTION

The seventh annual convention Of
the Wisconsin County Clerks Asso-
citation was called to order at II
o'clock Wednesday morning by Pres.
G. D. Harrington, Of Elkhorn. May
or Joseph A Cohen in a few appTo-
pirate words welcomed the clerks
and extended to them the freedom Of
the city. Vice President II. S. Of
ferdah Of st. Croix, Hudson county
responded to the Mayor Mr. Offer
dahl mentioned the excellent water
power, the location of the city in the
Heart Of Wisconsin, He also said
that the fame of our Federated Clubs
and Schools had gone out, not only all
over the state but all over the coun-
try He spoke Of the beauty Of the
city, its enterprising people and said
that ii was destined TO become the
metropolis Of the central part of the
state if not Of the entire state. H.
P. Haugen Of the State Tax Commits
sion of Madison, was present and