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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
SEAT0N PLEADS GUILTY.
HOld-Up Man is Sentenced to Serve
Eight Years in the Peni-
Tertiary

William p. Seaton. alias Bertram
Sealon, Of Washington. vas arraigned
in the Corporation Court this morning
to answer the charge Of entering 2
lunch house conducted by George Pa
pas on King strzet several weeks ago
and at the point nf pistol robbing the
proprietor Of over seven dollars. Seaton
was represented by Charles Bendheim
and Common weatIl'S Attorney Brent
conducted the. prosecution.
that Seaton was OF unsound mind. and
it was decided to hold commission
upon him. The commission was held
this morning and the following report
was made 10 Judge Barley:
We, Doctors Arthur Snowden,
Thomas S. Gibson and Martin d. De-
lauey. have this day, by your bonor's
direction, examined Berlram Seaton
aud witnesses in regard to his sanity
and. after Il searching examination,
lind him to he OF sound mind.
After consultation by Ssaton's at
torney and the CommonwealLh's At
torucy, it vas decided that the accused
be allowed TO plead guilty and sent
encc commensurate with the offense be
pronounced.
Accordingly Judge Barley com.
manded Sraton to arise, when the
charge against him, AMI at the conclu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
Will Be one of the Worst Walk
outs in the History of the
Country
ULTIMATUM SERVED ON ROADS
Will BE Given but Two Hours Notice
of Strike if Companies Refuse to
Meet Demands.

New York, April l9.-UnleSs the
managers of railways in the territory
east of Chicago and north of the Ohio
river reconsider their fiat refusal to
advance wages Of the engineers by
eight o'clock tonight the worst rail
road strike in the history of the Unit
ed States may be precipitated. Grand
Chief Stone of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers fatty served an
ultimatum on the roads today. He
told }. C. Stuart, vice-president of the
Erie and and chairman OF the general
managers association, that the roads
would have only two hours notice OF
the strike unless they meet the mems
demands, and he and the other oli-
cials Of the organization were pre-
pared 10 act after eight O'Clock to-
night.
Stone said that he and his commit
tee did not want to consider the an
swer of the managers final. The ref
erendum has authorized the calling
of the strike, he said, and unless the
general managers consider their re-
fusal By eight o'clock tonight the
committeeman of the engineers or
ganization will leave this city To look
after the interest of their organiZat-
ion."
Whether the railroads will now try
to invoke the provisions Of the Erd-
man act to prevent a strike was not
stated by the managers who were con
suited by Stuart.
New York, April ia plea for
more time for consideration Of the ell
rineer's ultimatum 90 eastern rail
roads was made to Chief Warren ).
Stone, by chairman Stuart. of the con
ference committee this afternoon. ic
said that members of the committee
were so widely scattered that it would
take a day or two to recall them
here and suggested that Stone with
hold action until they can be gathered
here on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The schooner Caroline H. Mcars.
loaded with lumber by w. A Smoot X
Co.. has sailt, for Colonial Beach.
Hardslell and deviIed crabs at Jacob
BrilI's Gale at the foot OF King street
tonight.
The auction OF the cakes made in
the cahe e-haking contest will be rallied
off tonight 1T Armory Hall. The pro.
ceetis will 90 to the Children S Home.
Tile steamer Wilhelmina left Boco-
grandc, Florida, for this port on the
18th instant She carries 1900 tons nf
phosphate rock for the Alexandria
Fertilizer aud Chemical Company.
She will arrive here on the 23d.
The State police boat made a visit to
this port today, searching fer fisher
men who use nets prohibited by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
Will Oppose A. D. BTockelt for
Mayor in Postponed Primary
10 Be Held April 30th.
STARTS ACTIVE CAMPAIGN
Police Commissioner from Second
Ward To Take Up Fight Which Was
Started by Hubert Snowden.

A new complication was added to
the already complex political situa-
tion in the Democratic party of Alex
andlia this morning when Thomas A.
Fisher, police commissioner from the
Second ward and well known through
out the city, announced that he would
be candidate for mayor in opposi-
ton to A. d. Brockett.
Mr.. Fishers decision was reached
last night after the action Of the City
Democratic Committee in postp0ning
the primary to April Both, and throw
ing open the mayorality election to
all comers, in that primary.
The action OF the committee came
as Il complete surprise to everyone in
the city as it was thought that they
had practically reached decision to
declare Mr.. Brockett the nominee of
the party unless he asked that the
primary be opened.
Mr.. Fisher, in announcing his can
didacy. states that he will devote his
best interests TO the city Of AlcXan
dria if elected. He started this morn
ing on an active campaign, and states
that he is confident of his election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
REPLY TO
PASTORS FEDERATION

Washington, April l9.-Presldent
Taft today, in reply to the resolution
adopted by the Pastors Federation
of Washington. protesting against the
suspension by the President of the or
der Of Indian Commissioner Valentine
forbiddng priests and nuns teaching
in public Indian schools to wear dis
tinctivc garbs, today advised that body
that suspending Valentines order he
merely intended to preserve the stu
alton status quo unit! parties interest
ed could he given opportunity t" be
heard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
JUNIOR AUXILIARY CONCERT

A most successful and well gotten up
concert was given last night for the
benefit of the three branches OF the
JUNIOR Auxiliary, Of the three Episco-
pal Churches Of Alexandria 1t the
Young Peoples Building. The num-
brrs were all extremely we'll rendered,
by number Of Alexandria's favorite
artists. The programme was as follows.
while I Have YOn" Tosti. Mrs.
O'Brirn. Mrs. Downllam, Mr.. George
Evans aud Mr.. X. Ogden; Thine Eyes
So RIum and Tender" LaSsen, Mr.. e.
a. Penick, ir.; Instrumental. Polo
naisc OPP 10 |. Chopin, Mrs. Weisiger;
90, Dry Those Tears Teresa Del
Riego. Miss Snow: "Visionc'G. Sgam-
bait. Mrs. p. Tuccimei; The Horn
Flrgrir, Mr.. r. Writ; Violin Solo,
Flowers and Ferrs" k,iscr, Miss c..
kast: Bid Me TO Love" Barnard, Mr..
Charles F. Roberts; instrumental,
'SpinnIed" MendeIssohn, Mrs. +
Carpenter: Irish Love Song" Lang,
Miss Alice Anderton. solo by Mrs.
Iulish and one by Mrs. Fowler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
SUNDAY BASEBALL
Giants and Yale to Play for Benefit OF
Stranded Passengers Of Titanic.

New York, April 19.-The barriers
against Sunday baseball will be let
down in New York for the benefit Of
the destitute survivors of the Titanic
horror. President John 7: Brush OF
the Giants announced today, that ne
had arranged for his club to play
the Yales Sunday afternoon at the
Polo grounds, the receipts to go To
the stranded passengers. Sunday
baseball is not permitted in New York
but the authorities are understood t"
have given permission for the game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
Woman Attempts suicide.

Paris. April 19.-Endcavorlng to
follow in death her lover, the aviator
Verrett, who committed suicide by
abandoning his aeroplane to the ar
currents at a height Of 1000 feet and
came crashing to the ground last Mon
day. Madame Rita Mathis today ut
tempted to hang herself in her room IN
Versailles Hotel. She was cut down
and res,scitated with great difficulty,
Il do not want 20 live. | must die.
she moaned as she realized that she
had been brought back 10 life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
ANNOUNCEMENT

In compliance with the solicitations
of many friends, have determined |"
offer myself a candidate for Mayor OF
the CITY of Alexandria subject to the
decision of the voters at the demo
cratic primary election to be held on
Tuesday, April 80. Should majorl-
tv of the members of the party mani
fest their confidence by making me
their choice. promise, if elected at
the general election TO give my undt-
yided attention to the duties OF the
position.
THOMAS A. FISHER
ar,i, 10 1912. --ady-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
FREE SUGAR BILL.

Washington, April l9.-The Senate
Committee on Finance today closed
hearings on the House Free Sugar
Bill. A vote on reporting the meas
ure will be taken next week.
Delegate Kalanianaole and Sidney
NJ Ballou of Hawaii, made arguments
in opposition to the bill. Delegate
Ouczon of the Philippines declared
the industry in that archipelago would
be ruined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
Tn Exclude Anarchists.

Washington, April l9.-As conse'
nuence to be labor and anarchist
troubles in States on the Pacific Coast.
Rep. Smith. (Kepn. Calif.l today ln-
troduced bill providing that 10 pei
sou believing 10 the doctrine OF anarchy
sha be admitted to the United States
and that no alien believing IN this doc
,rine shall be eligible for citizenship.
The bill. il passed, you'd go int"
effert Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Washington, April l9.--Memor'ai
services to be held on April ~, At
Governors Island, n. y, to the mem
ory of the late MajorGeneral Fred
Dent Grant will be attended by PreSl-
dent Taft, according to decision
reached by him today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
RYAN BREAKS RECORD.

Boston. Mass, April l9.-Michaei
7 RYAN of New York, with grand
burst of speed, captured New Eng
lands classic, the Boston Marathon
today. Despite frightfuI under foot
conditions, Ryan broke the Old record
Of 2:2l: 1895, his time being 2:2l;
lS 1-5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
CAPT w. |. PATTISON DEAD.

Hampton, Na.-Capt. William |. Fat
tison. commander cf Company E., 9th
New York Infantry, of the National
Soldiers Home, died suddenly in the
Home Hospital last night. Capt Pat
t;con was 70 years old and was highly
esteemed by the members and officers
who mourn his loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
gOITED CONVENTION

Peoria, Ill.,, April 19.-Denouncing
National Committeeman Roger Sulli-
van. the Hearst Harrison faction bolt
ed the state Democratic convention
today and held seperate session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19

An April blizzard was raging from from
NahrasL, to Chicago yesterday. Snow
fell in Chicago most OF the night. Snow
fell in Nebraska, Iowa and the northern
part OF Illinois. In Missouri cold ram
has given placs to cloudy, cold weather
1t is cloudy and cold in Nebraska.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-19
House Wanted.

SMALL WELL-BUILT HOUSE.
$4,000 to $4,000, as investment, show
ine = GOOD return. Will pay Cash.
INVESTOR.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-02

ury has been exploded; everyone now
knows that good roads are % necessity
the best Investment that a city
county or state can make,
Economy OF transportation IS OFTEN
the chief factor of proht making.
First or last, 9S per cent Of the vast
commerce of the United States is
transported from country roads The
cost Of transportation over the aver
age road is 25c a ton mile ms against
10 cents a ton mile over an asphalt
macadam road,
The dweller IN the country benefits
from good roads because they increase
land values and make il easier and
cheaper not only TO get produce to the
market, but TO go TO school to church
and to neighborhood houses To the
industrial world i'm general good roads
assure an Increase of business all the
way around, and quicker, more regu-
lar ana more economical deliveries
and communication. The railroads,
realizing that improved highways are
business builders making for more
population, more traffic and travel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-02
NEW YORK LEADS
" ROAD Making
IN DOING THIS THE STATE WILL
EXPEND VAST SCM or II
MILLIONS.
SOME l,4o0 MILES IN 1912
Oklahoma Must I'all i'm Linc-COsts
10 Gents Ton More TO Iiam
Ia America Than Europe.

CHFCOTAu. Okla, June 1.-(Spe-
cial) New York state heads the list
for 1872 in highway work and gener-
'al road maintenance. The appropria-
ton calls for $2AO0O,0OO in The build
ing of l,1OO miles OF bituminous
highways, most OF the construction
being treated with natural lake as
phalt. New York has Vim the past
few years voted appropriations ag-
grcgatng $150,0OO, 900 for completion
and maintaining good roads. This
great sum will give the state about
$4,000 miles of roads upon which but
little in the way Of repairs viii have
to be made hereafter, thus proving
not only profitable investment for
the time being but also one Of the
greatest booms that is possible to pass
on TO future generations.
Several other states are spending
great sums Of money on road build
ing Illinois has just adopted stan
dard form of natural asphalt macad-
am which has been used in practical
ly all the eastern states,
Oklahoma must fan in line Some
thing of a start has been made, al
though with slow progress because of
an apparent combined effort on the
part of steel bridge builders and 9TH
er beneflcaries from present methods,
to Illustrate the good work The state
highways department is making slow
progress and yet the toothold if has
already secured insures success. Road
the broad, comprehensive plan out
lined by the state departm Mt, which
is lined up with the national rood
|
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-02

Iost ,o,r,s cron an additional s225
o0o ooo r,blch u,o,ld Layn incrrnsad
tbcir oiobt ana tbrec-n,,artnr biliop
CROP to ten billion dollars. When we
take into consideration that this addi-
tional soying would have gone To ap-
rlcultural pcople who are the great
est uroducers of wealth and the great-
ost purchasing mower of this nation.
n means more than The public of this
country VINO are sudvinp economic
questions. have considered.
c,....T-,.,,,,t s,ot.ti,, stot. n,t If
.,si, ,,',. C,r,,,nrs ~ cont, mar to
ho,l onn tn, am, r,ilo In mis- conn
tr,, tl,ou n rosts In Europaan com
t', % ~, nr,dnots of no rarrocrs nf
I,l t-,,it'.i l,at.s io.t ,.oo,, .unuutad
,o ontroyj,,,otsr. 5Eo Oo6 400 TONS
M, ,.,,,.ar,,'.,,,,t ,ho,rs tb.i tho ovnr-
| ,'I 20 ,',, ''.,,. ,,i,,' n,tine ,rhig
3llrl,'',,,', oe ~ ,n,,t. a. ton no,. milo
~. ~ ,1'ii,fo''.,i ,,.t nr
s,5e s,, p' .,,'r'.@. baui ~ ninc
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u"Iu on u'IP['n o1"a' t1i c,',',
!i.E IN ,"tN ,i"I' | o. c,,,,l VII
I'e s''''o''S ~ 'IlV'i ''' 'i'''
In popular sense ro"d is 81
means Of communication by Venice
between dlhefent localities 70 lne
citizen VINO ordinarily use IT, aaIuG
from consideration OF IT'S aspect ana
surface ana the ease OF traclloh over
/ it have been the main conslderauons'
lie has gwen niue tnouBnl 10 'he
manner in which 1t has been con
structed and has been usuah} quite
Indifferent to, or ignorant o. It's cost
originally or OF that Tor us man
tenance.
The east side, is beginning to set up
and take notice. Especially IS thls
true Of that section OF whlch Mcln'
tosh and Muskogee counties are IN
center. splendid roads are beng eN-
tended out in every direction IroIn
Musl1ogee-mosl OF their ROADS nav
already been put IN good cohdlton'
/ This part OF Mcintosh county Is Jus,
launching out in the good work, ana
le coming summer and tall VIII Sc.
the completion OF many hlleS ol sun
stantial road-buildlng, the proposed
mile and half now under consUuc-
ton being the initiative denonslra-
/ tion work under the direction OF the
state highways department
The demand for good roads is uni
Norsal and the agitation Whlch mas
been brought about in this section
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-02

OGDENSBORO, ~. y. June L.
The Duke and Duchess Of Connaught
and their daughter, the Princess Pa
trcig, came down the st. Lawrence
river through the thousand Islands
on a Canadian government steamer
yesterday afternoon The landed OPP
posite here ana boarded special
train for Montreal The party has
bten touring Western Canada
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-02

The soil Of the cotton field looscned
by dynamite yields five times The
usual crop.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-06-02

gone away ea0hed
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-18
GROOM FOR COMPTROLLER
Receives an Unqualified Endorsement
from an Influential and Well POST
ed West Florida Paper
(Apalachico Times)

The Hon A c. Groom has made
splendid record as comptroller OF the
state of Florida, and in the interest
of those who believe that thorough
ness and efficiency in the conduct Of
the comptroller's office should be first
considered. the Times asks the dem
ocrats OF Franklin county to vote for
this gentleman that the good work OF
the office may go on uninterrupted.
The loss of Mr. Croom's services
would be a distinct loss to Florida.
And while we believe that in time any
officials place can be acceptably filled,
we must remember that it takes time
to drill new men, and during the drill
ing much valuable time is lost to the
state.
The business man knows the i'm
portance Of having we'll trained men to
carry on his business. He knows the
yexations and the loss Of valuable
time that he must endure when the
new employee takes the place of the
old, therefore he breads the change.
The comptroller's office is busi-
ness institution on a large scale. and
to secure from it satisfactory results,
the office must be systematized. with
every employee working his part OF
the business under the guidance OF his
superior-all working in perfect har
mony and rhythm.
In addition to his thorough training,
Mr.. Groom is splendid gentleman
kindly in disposition, and is every inch
man.
He is an old Confederate soldier who
shouldered his musket and went to the
front to defend his country, and he
fought throughout the war. and never
shirked a duty He is honest, straight
forward and manly. He is kindly dis
posed and is true to his convictions
| and to his friends.
A distinguished Floridian, in speak
| ing to the writer Of Mr. Groom. said
| that in his opinion Mr. Groom had made
| the best comptroller the state ever had,
and that his loss would be a great
| hardship to Florida. We agreed with
the opinion thus expressed. That was
| several years ago, and we have no rea-
son to change that opinion today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-18
SUe1MERFIELD

Summerfield, Jan. 18.-During the |
past year there has been more or less |
talk of Incorporating the village of
Summerfield but plans had not matured |
sufficiently to warrant any move on
the part of the citizens. We have 1t
on well founded information that plans
are being made to incorporate the viii
1age this spring. There were some
rumors that the object OF this move
was to secure a sa1oon-this is not at
all so. The people who are behind the
movement have only the best interests
of every citizen in mind. The sole OBJ
ject is to help build up and improve
our town and the question of open
town" being up to the voters them
selves, it is assured that no saloon
will be permitted here. The registra-
tion books will be open this spring. 1t
is the duty of those new citizens who
have lived in Florida one year and in
Summerfield for six months to register
so they may vote on the local issues
that come up. Summerfield can be
made a much prettier and more inter-
esting place. We hope all good citizens
will pull together and push the good
work along.
A. D. Mitchell went down to Braden-
1
| turning Tuesday.
r. L. Douglas and wife and Miss
Laura J. Smith drove up to Ocala last
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell of Evans,
| Ga, are here visiting their mother,
| Mrs Ann Mitchell. They are thinking G
of locating at Bradentown.
| Mrs Ann Mitchell of Bradentown is
here keeping house for A. D. Mitchell,
| whose wife is visiting in Georgia
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E Downs and their
daughter Of Ocala were here last Mon
iday, visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Mayo.
w. II. Mastin of Levon, one Of our
lhustling settlers, was here Monday on
business matters.
Valentine Matlock, who has been
here some time, came in from his farm
Monday to do some shopping. Mr.
Matlock is trucker who understands
his business.
| Last Tuesday evening the assault
case of Mrs. Jennie Lehman Hough
against Mrs Lizzie Hough, first wife
of j. T. Hough and Mrs. Stellar May
his daughter, was tried before Justice
of the Peace T. I. Johnson, and a jury
composed of J. w Buterbaugh. J. T
Nelson, S. Z. Campbell, D. B. Mayo, r
| L Douglas and P. W. Co1lens. After
the evidence was given, Judge johnson
charged the jury. who retired and aft
er fifteen minutes de1iberation, return
ed a verdict of not guilty.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-18

Weirsdale, Jan. 17.-Mr. J. VI. Doug
lass spent several days last week in
Gambler visiting friends.
Mr.. George Linderly has returned
from Canada, where he has been spend
ing the summer.
We are glad to say that the cold
weather is about over and has done no
damage on the south side of the lake.
Mr.. r. II. Gano is acting as agent
at Gambler while Mr. Quick is on the
sick list
Regular services will be held in the
Presbyterian church Sunday. Commun-
ion services in the forenoon. Every
body is invited.
The Weirsda1e and Stanton boys
gave a dance last Thursday night at
Stanton. which was very much enjoyed
by all who attended
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-01-18
THE DANGER OF LaGRIPPE

is its fatal tendency to pneumonia. To
cure your lagrippe cough take Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. R. E. Fish
er. Washington, Kas-. says: "I was
troubled with a severe attack OF la
grippe that threatened pneumonia. A
friend advised Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound and I got relief after TAX
ing the first few doses I took three
bottles and my 1agrippe was cured"
Get the genuine, in the yellow pack
age. Sold by the Court Pharmacy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
Secret Giver of Charities

1t has just been discovered that
the late John Jacob Astor, besides his
Numerous public benefactions, was
a secret giver to scores of worthy
charities. A card index file was re
quired to record all of the people and
institutions that shared in the bounty
OF the dead hero of the Titanic. Vim
cent Astor has given orders that all
of these charities be continued. Work
men and others who had suffered in
juries often received sums of money
from an unknown source, now known
to have been Col. Astor. All OF these
incursions into private charity, based
on newspaper reports that aroused
his ready sympathies, were made by
Col. Astor with as much secrecy as
if he had been committing a crime
instead of an act of kindness.