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The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Bio Land Deal at kaIona.

Iowa City, Feb. 2S.-Special: One
of the greatest land deals consum-
mated in Iowa City for many years
so far as price per acre is concerned,
was concluded today when George j..
Petersheim sold 100 acres near Ka
lolla-to NJ. s Hockstetler and Dick
Gingerich for $4,000. The price per
acre varied but so acres went for 1925
per acre.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Heroism Is Rewarded,

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 2S.-For saw
ing the four-year-old daughter of p.
Ambrose of Portland in train wreck
six years ago, James Montgomery, a
section hand, was left 10000 acres of
land in Pecos county by the will Of
Ambrose. who Gied recently.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
JUDGE TELLS JURY TO PRAY
Jurist Advises Men Who viii Decide
J. 3. Sneed's Fate to Get Down
on Their Knees.

Fort Worth, Tex. Feb 2S-"Get
down on your knees and pray to Al
mighty God for wisdom in reaching a
verdict, but send me no more com
munications."
Such was the message sent the jury
in the trial of ]. B. Sneed after Judge
Swayne had been informed that the
jury wished to report its disagree.
ment.
Sneed's trial ended Saturday. He
was accused of the murder of Capt A.
G. Boyce, ST., whose son eloped with
Sneed's wife.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
TAFT WINS IN
CAPITAL VOTE
Maurice Kent Drafted by the
Brooklyn Nationals.
{. P. MURPHY FURNISHES BOND
Premium Price Paid For Farm Near
kalona--Mouiton Men Plead
Guilty to the Charge
of Arson.
E. P. MURPHY FURNISHES BOND

Des Moines, Feb. 27.-Specnal: The
Des Moines Capital. which for some
time has conducted presidential
primary, announced the results today.
Over 1000 votes were cast and Taft
is the winner. The result of the re.
publican poll is as follows: Taft
$3.50; Roosevelt. 2,124; Cummins,
249; LaFollette, III; scattering, It's.
The democratic result was, Clark,
250; Bryan, 1873; Wilson, l15; Folk
80; Harmon, 20.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
To Force Equalization.

Des Moines, Feb. 27.-Special: 1t
is expected that the suit of mandamus
brought by ex.Mayor Frank Pierce. of
Marshalltown, against Governor Car
roll will be held March It'll. The ac-
ton is to force the state executive
council to equalize the assessment OF
railroads and other property in the
state.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
R|OT]NG AGAIN
=. At LAWRENCE
Police Make Another Charge on
Strike Pickets.
WlCKERSHAM IS INDIGNANT
Attorney General Says He Will Stop
the outrages If the Federal Law
Will Apply to the
Situation.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 2S.-Special:
Two hundred and fifty women and a
score of men picketS who were sta
toned along Essex street towards
Jackson street about seven o'clock
this morning, were charged by Troop
j of the state militia and the women
were pursued by the cavalry several
blocks to the Commons. One woman
was knocked down and badly bruised
by a policeman. The police who had
been reinforced by the cavalry, made
no effort to arrest more than one
oman.
Federal Authorities Aroused
Washington, D. G., Feb. 2S.-spe,
cial: "Autocratic despOtism of local
authorities at Lawrence, Mass, for
reported outrages to the striking mill
workers and to their wives and chill
dren, may soon be crushed under
Uncle Sans iron heel. This was
clearly indicated today by Attorney
General Wickersham in a special in,
teryiew granted to the press cores
pondents He said An investiga,
ton is being made to determine
whether the Federal laws have been
or are being violated by the Lawrence
authorities and ii they have been VIC
lated, summary action will be taken
by the government. 1t was a stupid
bunder of Lawrence in over-stepping
its authority" said the attorney gen.
eral regarding the reported indigni-
ties of the Lawrence police in pre-
venting women and children leaving
the strike city. Il have ordered the
Il. S. District Attorney of Massachu-
sets to thoroughly investigate.
have received only one report from
him. In that he said the Lawrence
authorities have the situation well in
hand.sa l. then asked for a further re-
port and am Keeping in close touch
with the officials"
.... Special Envoy Sent.
Washington, Feb. 2S.-Special: An
expert investigator was ordered to go
TO Lawrence today and report on con.
ditions. This action was taken after
a conference between Secretary Nea
gel and Labor Commissioner O'Neill
They hold they have the power to in.
vestigate without authority from con
gress.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
THIRTY-TW0 DIE ON RIVER
Passengers and Crew All Perish When
Steamer Founders on the
kwanso in Africa.

Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 2S.-Thirty-
two of the passengers and crew were
drowned by the laundering Of the
steamer Delivranio, a government YES
sci plying on the Kwango river, on
the borders of the Belgian Kongo, ac-
cording to the dispatch received by
the Petit Bleu.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
China is CONGRATULATED.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Special: The
house committee on foreign affairs to
day voted unanimously for the reso.
luton congratulating the people of
China on their assumption of power
and results of self-government.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Murphy Gives Bond,

Iowa City, Feb. 2S.-Special: Ed P.
Murphy, the indicted civic league
leader, charged with criminally libel
ing the city council and city clerk,
filed bond today with the county
clerk, Ed Casey. A wealthy farmer
and J. Foreman Hill, capitalists, are
the signers. Murphy will be tried in
April.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Brewers Boost Beer Price

Jersey City, n. j., Feb. 2S.-Brew.
ers throughout this section have
served notice on saloonkeepers that
on March there will be another rise
OF per cent. in the price OF beer, as
"the ingredients that go into beer
have gone up In price"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
WILL GIVE, q WIVES, BASKETS
Kansas City Rotary Club Has Unique
Merchandise Distribution for
Women.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 2S.-When
the toasts are over at the monthly din
ner of the Kansas City Rotary club
here next Thursday night the walters
will bring on $50 market baskets lad.
en- with merchandise for the wives of
the members of the club, The filed
Haskets will be the souvenirs of the
Inner.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Confesses to Murder.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Special: On the
witness stand in Judge Kerten's court
today William r. CHANNEL confessed
to the murder of Mrs. Hattie Kauf.
man, while trying to rob her husband,
He is one of three automobile ban.
dts who shot down the woman on the
streets.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Did Not 6ombard Beirut.

Constantinople, Feb. 2S.-The report
that the Italians did not lombard Bel
rut was officially confirmed here. The
deaths In the town are attributed to
massacres by rioters.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Negro soOkIover, to1 Years Old, Dies

Ringhamton, \. Y, Feb. 2S.-James
Elliott, a negro who settled in Bing-
hamton in 1860 and made a fortune by
detiing in real estate during the re-
construction period, is dead at his
home here. He was 1Ol years old.
Elliott had gathered valuable IL.
brary.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Grave Diqaers Strike.

Glasgow, Feb. 2S.-Demanding more
pay and shorter hours, the grave dig
gers in the three principal cemeteries
OF Glasgow went on strike
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-02-29
Injured Number So.

A corrected list of the injured this
afternoon shows that 50 were hurt in
the wreck State Railroad Commits
sioners n. S. Ketchum and Dave
Palmer are Investigating the wreck
today, and tomorrow will hold meet.
ing with Supt Wagner of Des Molnes,
on whose tracks the wreck occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
FATHER DELANEY'S LECTURE

Those who were fortunate enough
last night to hear the lecture OF
Rev. w. +. Delaney on Macbeth will
remember for some time to come with
great pleasure the Intellectual feast
which was spread by the gifted speaker.
Father Delaney, n man OF strong per-
sonalty and fine flow Of language
rich musical voice-fautless oratory--
thoroughly conversaut with The spirit
and genius OF the great writer-he made
o typical exponent OF the master effort
OF the master mind.
From start to finish he held his
audience spellbouid and by bis beautI-
ful descriptive power OF each subject ne
intensified the rendition Of the charac-
ter. 1t has 5een seldom that an Alex
andria audience has had so rich treat,
in q lecture. 1t was representative
and appreciatve audience.
The finely cultured voice OF Slgnora
Tuccimei and the beautiful accompanl'
meut by the talented Miss Katharine
Waller, added greatly to the pleasure oil
the evening. Assisting greatly in the
success was the efficient work
done by the beautiful lady ushers
under the management OF Miss BeaI
Daingerfisld. The graceful introduc
tions OF the speaker by DR.. William
Smith, the handsome decorations OF The
hall by the Kramer Floral Company
the efficient work done by the Alexan.
dria Gazette and especially thoughtful
we're the Elks in rendering their beau
uful hail. To all who in any manner
contributed to the success OF the even
ing the thanks Of the board OF Lady
Managers is rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
All i;minently Fair

This fulfills the promises made by
the Alexandria Gazette when the
contest started, and marks fitting
close 10 one of the most interesting
contest struggles for supremacy ever
attempted in the state Of Virginia.
The leaders are proud Of their sue
cess and those who made so aSgreS-
i've Il fight for leadership and failed
have every reason TO agree Thai every
move was fair and honorable as the
.trictest construction of the rules
and conditions could demand.
Surprises All Around
The features Of The contest wer"
50 thoroughly noted during its pro-
gress that it was only necessary 10
state that the votes cast by the
friends OF the different contestants
during the last hours of the ballot
ing contained drvrlopements rs sur
prising 10 the Alexandria Gazette.
that knew no more than the general
public. for everything that could be
learned was told in the daily annOun-
cements.
Hundreds of thousands Of votes
were cast during the lasr hour OF
the contest. and this large vote had
10 be carefully verified. and the cir
culation records Of the Alexandria
Gazette carefully examined by the
committee of judges, but as these
men we're Of proved ability and went
about the task of counting the votes
in thorough and business like man
ner. the final canvass was completed
and the official announcement made
in remarkably short time last nigh
being finished shortly after.
II was a great and successful con
test, undoubtedly the most interest
| ing even known in the state. and /
will go down in history as one o
the most hotly contested struggles o
a friendly character ever known il
this part of the country.
The excitement was at all times
intense.
Everybody present was satisfied
with the way the count was conduct
ed and the work of the board o
Continued on page three).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

10 visit Europe as The guests of This
paper. they may rest assured of the
LOYALTY Of the friends who have
shown themselves worthy Of thai re-
lationship by their efforts 10 help
them win. They also have some
very valuable experience which they
very likely would not have gained
otherwise. There is no better school
ing than thai gained in encounter
ing many classes of people in bust
ness dealings of This kind and The
learning, CLEANED while chasing down
The prospective subscriber and Incl
dental ballots. will not come amiss
in the years TO come in the lives
of those who participated.
The official standing tells The story
of the Alexandria GaZette's great
personally conducted European Tours
Voting Contest, in which the ballot
ing ended Monday night al 9 o'clock,
when the ballot box was turned over
10 the Judges, sealed and put under
! lock and key and deposited in the
vault until last evening at Z o'clock
when the judges convened in the
Alexandria Gazette Office and the
verifying and counting Of the votes
which were 10 determine the winners
Of ihe three European tours and
diamond rings and the suitcase Offer
ed by Swan Bros, was begun.
The checking of the records was
attic manner in which the judges con-
Quoted the count was so thorough
that the task was completed in a
! short time. considering the heavy
I vote to be tabulated.
Contestants and their friends be-
gan 10 come 10 the Gazette office
early in the evening. and from that
time until the judges announced
their decision rhe room was filed
and on every hand the best OF feeling
prevailed.
One of the most interesting fea
lures of the contest was the friend
illness of the rivalry between the
contestants, and this good will was
| In stronger evidence when tha win
ners were announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
LONDON PAPERS
WANT VENGEANCE
DeplOrable Lack of Life Saving Ap-
pIiances on Inflated Titanic
Alleged
INDIGNATION IS WIDESPREAD.
Universal Demand for Drastic lnyes-
ligation Of All Modern Trans-At-
lantic Steamers.
London. April l7.-Vengeance for

London, April l7.-Vengeance for
the l,I92 that went down to death IN
the sea with the icc-cruShed Titanic
was demanded today by practically
every London journal. The 'depIor-
able lack of life-saving facilities alb
oard the gigantic liner has aroused
widespread Indignation and there was
today a universal demand for drastic
investigation of the conditions under
which all modern transatlantic
steamers conduct their desperate
speed competition to cut a few hours
from the sailing time between Eu-
rope and America.
Editorially the newspapers demand
that the sped mania be stopped, that
the dangerous northerly course, where
the Titanic sank be deserted, and
the longer, but safer southern route
to be followed throughout the year.
The revision of the board of trade
regulations as to life saving facili-
ties was also demanded.
The White Star Line officials ad-
mitted that the Titanic carried but 20
life boats in her davits. These boats
had capacity Of $40 passengers and
from the list of survivors it was ap-
parent that one or more of the boats
was disabled in the collision, or they
were not filled to capacity in the
scramble to leave the sinking ship.
Besides the life boats the Titanic
carried number of collapsable RATS,
none Of which were launched accord
ing to the number rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
PRESBYTERlES ARE MERGED
.Chesapeak and Maryland Consolidate
Under Name of Potomac.

The Pre5bytery of Potomac, COM
prising the Presbyteries Of Chesa-
peake and Maryland, met last night
i'm the Central Presbyterian Church
Third and streets, n. W., Washing
ton, and effected permanent organi-
zation into one presbytery. These
constituent presbyteries; are both
adjacent to the Potomac river and oc-
cupy neighboring territory. The meet
ing was opened by sermon by the
Rev. Park P. FlournOy, after which
the organization was effected. DR.
Robert II. Fleming was elected MOD
orator, and the Rev. w. w. Edge and
T. w. Hooper, Jr., elected reading
clerks.
Tonight the presbytery will cele-
brate communion, at which service the
Rev. John Lee Allison, pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian Church Of Alex
andria will preach. Elder George 3.
Kennedy, of the Alexandria Church Is
representative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

most eloquent and touching speech
in reference to Mr.. Snowden's life. he
told of his fearlessness in everything
he did. his desire to advance the
welfare of the people, and the beauty
of his private character. He SAID
that as father, husband, son and
a citizen, Mr.. Snowden had exempll-
fled the true Christian character.
Alderman J. NJ. Hill declared that
the city had lost one of its best cit
izens. and he a great personal friend.
Only time would tell his great work
for Alexandria.
Councilman Edward S. Leadbeater
spoke of Mr.. Snowden's work IN
council, and his desire to be fair
and impartial presiding officer. Coun-
Gilman Harry r. Burke spoke in like
strain and said that he did not be-
lieve council ever had a better OF
fairer presiding officer than Hubert
Snowden.
Members of the Council, on motion
of Alderman Hill, decided to attend
the funeral and to send an approprl-
ate floral emblem. They will meet
in the Council chamber at 3:45
o'clock this afternoon and march to
the church in a body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

A. B. C. jr., would like to arrange
games with teams averaging II to l.;
wears. Call at Everett Hellmuth 8, l"S
north Alfred street.
A strange man, who gave his name
az Robert P. Clements, either Tell or
Jumped into the dock at the foot OF
Prince street yesterday afternoon. ne
was rescued by Lystanders and turned
over to the police.
James Magner, announced the open
ipg of the season for crabs and CLANS
which are served by him in style
that has given him wide reputation
P.ople from all sections OF the country
are familiar with his delicious cooking
Of sea foods. DevIed crabs, crab salad
and fried clans are among his special
ties. His re,taurant, at l"2 nortt'
Roval street will be the rendezvous dur
ing the next Jew months OF those who
a,e fond OF the delightful shell fish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
FEARFUL DEATH
Of AN AVIATOR.
Lost Control of AerOplane at a Crest
Altitude and Falls to
the Earth
CRUSHED TO DEATH IN WRECK
Unfortunate a Belgian, Twenty-four
Years Old-Cause of Accident Is
Unknown. ss,
Versailles, France, April IT,

Versailles, France, April H.
Dropping from Il great attitude when
he lost control Of his aeroplane Jno.
Verrett was cruched to death in the
the wreckage Of his machine here to-
day. Verrett, who was Belgian av-
ator, "a years old, had flown to q
great height. Just what caused the
accident could not be ascertained. The
machine was demolished by the fall.
Verrett's body was badly mutilated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
BIG REALTY COMPANY

A charter was issued yesterday in
Richmond to the Interstate Realty
Construction Corporation OF Alexan-
dria. J. r. Xm merman, ir., is presi
dent, R. B. Washington, vice president,
andI H. Noel Garner. secretary and
treasurer--all OF Alexandria, Va.
Capital: Maximum, $4,000, mimi
mum, $25, 600 Object, Construction
business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
FIELD DAY

The Alexandria High School will
hold its first annual Field Day on Sat
urday morning April 20, 1912, at the
baseball park. The races start at 9:3o
promptly. The public is cordially in
yited.
The events will continue through the
morning, and will close with ball
game with the y. NJ. c. A. OF WASH
iugton. Game called at 2 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
CORPORATION COURT

Judge l.. c. Barley presiding)
James R. Westerfield vs.. the Emer'
son Engine Company; argument on
demurrer OF defendant heard. j. NJ:
johnson appeared for the plaintiff and
&c. f Nicol and S. g. Brent for the de-
fendant. Decision reserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

The Elks will give another OF their
enjoyable dances tonight in their hand
some club rooms on Prince street. A
large crowd OF merry dancers ls ex-
pecteu to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

Albany, N. Y, April 1.-THE ex-
penses of Col. Roosevelt's campaign
in New York city for delegates for
the National Republican Convention
was S39,125.75,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17
NEARLY THREE MILLION VOTES CAST IN THE
GREAT EUROPEAN CONTEST CONDUCTED BY GAZETTE
The Final Awards by the Board of Judges.

Mr. S. Barrett, President
The Alexandria Gazette Corporaon
Alexandria, Va.
We the judges the votes in personally
conducted Europe Contest and to award the memberships
in your Old World Touring Party after verifying each certificate
with the records and counting the votes find that the ladies
having highest number of votes in each of the three contest
divisions and therefore European Tours follows
EUROPEAN TOURS.
First District
Miss Lillian Proctor, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25lOh
Second District
Miss Lisa d. Anderson 4"2a'2
Third District
Diamond Rings.
We further find diamond rings have been by the fol-
lowing ladies' the new subscriptions
between and March l3 inclusive and from March IA t"
March u inclusive win but who turned in the
amounts money opposite their respective names and amounts
next the time specified above and to the following
Young ladies we award the diamonds:
Miss T. Hsley, %so"
Second Diamond
Miss Putnam S@Soo
Prize
handsome offered by Messrs Swan Bros to the
Young lady who the biggest gains from March to
March 49, inclusive find by checking the records that the
following lady the biggest the time specified above:
Julia Lewis.
We desire congratulate young ladies who participated in
their and the others over the
SPLENDID showing made yourself and the Alexandria Gazette
over the and especially the large
addition it has made to your newspaper circulation
Respectfully submitted,
EDGAR CARPENTER
ARTHUR HERBERT,
WALTER c. FOSTER
j. SUTTON JONES,
GEORGE l.. APPICH.
Judges.
Alexandria. Va, April 6, 1912.
FOR FULL VOTE OF ALL CONTESTANTS SEE PAGE FIVE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

Sun rise 5::3l. Sets GAG.
High tide tomorrow,
h:2S a. m.. & SIS p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

Previous to the passage OF the reSo-
lutions several beautiful tributes to
Mr.. Snowden's memory were made
by the various members of the board.
Alderman Jacob Brill of the First
Ward spoke of Mr.. Snowden's many
virtues, both in a public and private
capacity, and said that his work had
endeared him to the people of the
community.
Councilman J. Fred Birrell made a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-17

Pain tonight and cool
er: Thursday rain, fol-
lowed by clearing and
colder, moderate 10
brisk variable winds.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-08-15

(2) Road should be cut out tul
width. as a narrow road is hard tt
keep in repair. ca Chaingang Shoulc
be under section overseers and con
victs should build all bridges posi-
pie. (Q Convicts should be treated
humanely. (5) Most important
competent overseers.
SHERIFF.
Mr. w E Brockington announced
his candidacy fo Sheriff and promls'
ed, if elected, to enforce all the
laws.
Mr. George J Graham said that he
had served faithfully twelve years
as Sheriff. 1t is for the people to
say whether or not his services en-
title him to another term. Tried to
serve Williamsburg county as he
had served his country in her hour
of need. "All krow my record in
helping to redeem South Carolina, y
said the speaker. If reelected will
strive to continue to do his duty.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA-
TION.
NJ J G Mccullough. candidate
for reelection to this office, spoke in
part as follows: When a man holds
a public office he should stand
squarely on his record, as he is pre-
pared to do. Five years ago Q9O6)
the total school property of the
county amounted to S27 $50; now
it aggregates S110,9S-over 400
per cent increase. Five years ago
there were in the whole Of Will
liamsburg county only two school
buildings valued at more than 81 900
now there are Is in the county
worth more than that amount. In
1906, Is school districts levying spe-
cial taxes; now AZ. Five years age
the total school fund was S4,O62;
now it amounts to $1,000. Five
years ago only two schools in the
county employed more than one
teacher; now eighteen have more
than one. In winning prizes offered
for rural school improvement Will
liamsburg came second or first
every year but one. We have now
a fourishing corn club with %
members.a a teachers association and
an athletic and oratorical association
all under the direction of theCounty
Superintendent of Education. Does
not claim sole honor for these things,
as the trustees gave valuable aid.
but the latter will admit that the