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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

PARIS, Dec 14.-Bulgaria is de-
clared about to enter a'triple alliance,
thus joining forces with Austria Hun
gary, Germany and Italy, according
TO information given from diplo-
matte source to the Figaro. King
Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who was in
Vienna Thursday, is on the point of
concluding an agreement with Aus
tria.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

"Freckles" has been playing in the
New England states and will go to
Boston for IA run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

"The Merry Countess" is to go on
tour about Christmas week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

"The Governors Lady" is to go to
Philadelphia for a run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

George Hood was in from the Flo
rida mesa today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

ST LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The shooting
Of Walter Mumm in Paris, France,
marks the eighth tragedy centerinY
around the airmen who participated
in the aviation and balloon meet held
in st. Louis in 1910. A motion pic
ture at that time was taken of the
prominent men of the meet. Mumm
is in the picture, as were seven other
talloonists and aviators who have
ince been killed. Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt also occupied prominent
place in the film, which has been
termed the death film" Those who
have been killed and who were pres
ont at the 1910 aeroplane meet in
st. Louis are Ralph Johnstone, Tony
Won Phul, Jacques Faure, A. L.
Welch, Arch 'oxey, Lieut.. Hans Fe
iieke and Col. Theodore Schaeck.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

George II. Knoth of this place COM
mitted suicide Monday by taking NOR
phine. He had been drinking hard for
some time past and this along with
domestic trouble is supposed to have
caused him to commit the rash act. It
IS reported that he has been telling
his friends for the past month that
he was going to kill himself or some
one else, and about month ago did
take some poison for that purpose,
bu5 failed, and Monday when he shook
hands with his friends, bidding them
goodbye and telling them that he
was going to h., they thought he
was cnly bluffing and paid no atten-
tion TO him until he fell unconscious
TO the sidewalk. He was taken to
Hood & Ames undertaking parlors
ard medical aid summoned, but he
died seven hours later. The remains
were inferred in the Dolores ceine-
tsry.-Dolores Star.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

CARDS JUDGE
RfbUK[D'[M
WOMEN JURORS FAIL TO HAVE
GOOD INFLUENCE ON
OREGON JURYMEN
Western Press

W tSltiii L TcsS
SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 14.-Ten
men and two women, composed jury
in Judge Ronald's department Of the
superior court, were rebuked severely
today because they played cards while
considering verdict in a minor Grim
inal case.
The courts attention was called to
the action Of the jury by the bailiff,
who marveled last night at the sud
den termination Of the discussion in
the jury room and who answered his
curiosity by listening at the jury door
keyhole.
This is what the bailiff head: "If
you had played spades that time you
would have taken the trick. IT'S my
deal. Here, cut the cards and cut
out the conversation"
When the jury reported its inabil
ity to agree today, Judge Ronald said:
The playing Of cards while the Jury
Is dellberating upon verdict is un-
lawful and represensible. If you had
arrived at a verdict it would not have
been worth the paper it was written
on. This jury is discharged from
further service in this case"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16
effect

NEW YORK. Dec. l4-Mrs. Marie
Barnes, involved in the Mumm shoot
ng affair in Paris, is native of
Fennsylvania, in 1910 married George
Creel, the millionaire Chilean. She
instituted divorce proceedings against
him in France last year, but there are
no records of the divorce being grant
I'd. The womans' first husband WAS
Henry Davis Barnes of Baltimore,
whom she married at the age Of 10.
Three years later she obtained di-
vorce with liberal alimony and took
mp her residence in Europe. Her maid
en- name was Van Rensimer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16

Arthur Ponsford, representing the
Denver National bank, the Interna-
ton Trust company of Denver, the
First National bank of Durango and
X. IL. Hutton, member of the Dem
YER club. will foreclose on 7,040 acres
of land mortgaged by the La Plata
Land and Irrigation company. The
land is located in the La Plata valley.
this state and has been known for
years as the Prewitt pastures The
intention of the bankers identified
with the foreclosure is said to be 20
reorganize the company and bring
about a development and settlement
of the land The land can all be wa
tered by diversion and storage from
the La Plata river and comprises some
OF the finest lying and fertile land
in this famous region.-Aztec Index.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-16
WOMAN
SHOT BY
MR.MUMM
FAMILY OF WINE FAME KEEP
DETAILS FROM PUBIC
TWO ARE INJURED
Western Press

Western Press
PARIS, Dec. l4.-Complication
have developed in the shooting af-
fair of Thursday night in which Mrs.
Marie Barnes, an American woman,
and Walter Mumm, the well known
French sportsman, whose family is
connected with the wine trade, were
the principals.
Mrs. Barnes was shot twice by
Mumm before she shot him. She
brought her revolver into action Only
after she had been badly wounded.
Every effort has been made by the
Mumm family to suppress the infor-
nation in connection with the scan
dal. Mrs. Barnes is in private hos
pital where 1t is reported she is in a
dangerous condition. She is a rich
divorcee.
According to one version given in
the newspapers today, Mumm and
Mrs. Barnes went out together every
where during the last year and Mrs
Barnes believed Mumm was about TO
marry her. Differences, however,
arose and Mumm declared his inten-
ton of breaking his acquaintance with
her. This was on Thursday night and
the tragic shooting scene followed
Immediately afterward Mumm in
spite of his wounds was able to leave
the house without assistance. He
asked to be driven to hospital and
on his arrival sent for his brother,
to whom he related the details of
the tragedy, but refused ~ call the
police. The brother, however. went
to police headquarters, and requested
mat Mrs Barnes be expelled from
France. 1t is understood warfan.
has been issued for her arrest, b.t
unless Mumms condition becomes
worse the warrant will not be put into
effect
Henri Mumm, brother OF tie
wounded man, in response To Il request
for statement said: "In - of
calousy the lady shot Walter with
revolver, breaking his collarbone. His
condition is not grave. Don't ask
nc anything more"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
CANNON FOUNTAIN
Design to Commemorate Colonial
Times in Alexandra by Mt.
Vernon Chapter.

The Philadelphia Press says: A
beautiful and unique bronze fountain
with an ancient iron cannon as its CEN
trail shaft, has just been completed by
]. E. Caldwell G Co., of this city, for
the Mt. Vernon Chapter D. A. r. OF
Alexandria, Va. The purpose OF the
memorial is to commemorate the
Colonial and Revolutionary events as
ISOLATED with Alexandria.
The fountain will be placed in the
quaint old Southern town, At the inter
section of Cameron and Royal streets
At this historic spot Washington
gave his last militaory order while
nearby stands the tavern where as
young Colonial officer he quartereo
his troops before starting on the cam
paign with General Braddock.
The central shaft of the fountain is
most interchangeable, being one OF
the iron cannons used by General
Braddock's forces. When it was be-
ing drilled for use in the fountain II
was found to contain a solid shot, ane
as there was every reason to believe
that. there was a charge of powder
back of the shot, the work of drilling
had to be conducted with extreme eau
| ton. The superstructure of the foun'
tain is of bronze, with five bowls. The
topmost one, with the fountain play
inp into it, bears on one side an ap-
propriatc inscription and on the other
| the insignia of the D. A. K. Inc t"o
small ones are for thirsty humanity
the large one, six feet in diamater
is for horses, and the low one is con-
veniently placed for small animals
The entire height is about seven feel
exclusive of the granite base.
The fountain is now on exhibition al
Caldwell & Co.'S.
The Press also contains large PIC
ture of the proposed fountain.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution will hold meeting tomor,
row to decide upon a date for the ded'
ication of the fountain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
WANTS NATURAL BRIDGE
Senator Swanson, of Virginia. In
troduces Bill in the Senate
For Its Purchase

Senator Swanson introduced yester-
day bill authorizing the Secretary
of: Agriculture purchasing about 4oo
acres OF land, including the famous
natural bridge of Virginia. Natural
bridge forms the water she'd OF the
James river, and it's preservation by
the government. IS essential to the navi
cation of the James. The sum OH
100000 is authorized for the pur-
chase of the land.
Senator John Walter Smith and the
other members of the Appalachian
Forest Commission, which under the
Weeks law is purchasing land in the
Appalachian range which forms the
water sheds of rivers, returned to
Washington today from two-day IN
spection of Natural Bridge and the
surrounding land. 1t is understood
that both the Forest service and the
Geological Survey has after investi-
cation made reports favorable to the
purchase of this land, so that its &C
ouisition is probable under the Weeks
law, even if Senator Swanson's bill
should fail to pass both houses this
session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
MINISTRIES LAST NIGHT.

The minstrel performance given last
n ght by the Young Mems sodailty by
ceum minstrel troupe at its ball on
Duke street was a pronounced success
and attended by large audience which
filled the ball to it's capacity. The per-
formers acquitted themselves in most
credible manner. The programme was
produced under the direction OF Miss
Dewitt, with NJ. J. Mcfarland az inter
locutor.
The soloists were John Dobie, NJ.
Fitzgerald, B. Fitzgerald, and h. God
FREY. Those taking the part OF coined
ians were DIR. German. Richard Ralnbo
Il. Godfrey, C. r. Hellmuth, Richard
Roland and H. Baggctt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
JUSTICE CLARKS COURT.

The following cases were disposed OF
bv Justice Clark at Hume's Springs, IN
Alexandria county, yesterday.
Carrie Jones, colored, arrested by
Constable w. A. Pirtle for using I'M
proper and threatening language to-
wards Gertrude Robinson, also colorsd,
was fined SIS rs. The complainant was
represented by Walter U. Varney and
the defendant by r. D. Brumback.
Deputy Sheriff John E. Marcher yes
terday arrested james Moron. colored'
on the charge OF stealing clothing from
Hampton Williams, also colored: a.
Four.mile Run. The case will come
before Justice Clark next Thursday
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
DEATH OF MISS FLEMING.

Miss Margaret G. Fleming died last
night at her home, $50 north Colum;
bus street, after a protracted lllness
She as the daughter OF Mrs. Margaret
Fleming andthe late Edward Fleming
Besides her mothsr she is survived 10y
a brother, Edward j. Fleming, and
two sisters, Miss Mary E. Fleming and
Mrs. Nicholas J. LAWYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

A committee, composed OF Messrs
G.. S. T. Burke, James M. DUNCAN and
J. r. Preston and committee OF the
Automobile Association OF this city
will leave here tomorrow for Fairfax
Courthouse, where they will hold a
conference with the Board OF Superyls
ors OF the county in references To the
good roads movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
CIVIL SERVIc ORGANIZATION

The following examinations for va
csncies in tie Civil Service will TAX
place in Alexandria Cd the given dates
Apprentice Plate Cleaner, TraDslerrel
and Engraver. (Maie), Bureau OF Stan.
dar1s, May 22-35; Mechanical and
Electrical Inspector, MALE, May %
IS: Electrician MALE, May %; Exam
lner. of Clothing, May y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
NEGROES FINED.

There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning. Walter
Meekins and Isaiah Fortune, both col
ored, had been arrested by Officers Bell
and Nowland charged with ldisorcerly
conduct and fighting. They were
Gped So each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

The annual meeting OF the Alexan
dria Auti.Tuberculosis Society will be
held at the Cham Der OF Commerce on
Wednesday evening. May LIST at eight
O'Clock. The meeting is an open one,
and all who are interested IN the work
OF this society are invited to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

Miss Louise Hooff has returned to her
home on Seminary Hill after a visit to
Der brother and sister-in.law, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles r. Hooff. at 'Oakland, :"
Contee, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

Mrs. Samuel Bendheim entertained
beautifully last night, at her home on
Prince street, the Eucbre Club OF
which she ia member. The prizes
were won by Mrs. Louis Bendheim,
Mrs. Samuel Bandheim and Mrs. b.
We'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, 11th and G Streets.
WASHINGTON, d. 6.
Womens, Misses and Juniors Tailored Suits
At $15.75 Each. Values, $500 to $3.50.
At $15.75 Each.
Values, $500 to $3.50.

of the s250 at less than usual
price.
selected
his up supervising tailoring
which equivalent has been
made whit the tmost regard for
The Norfolk
They finely fashionable all ideal astuncss
of designing
When these will of
higher prices valuations quotations
opporuni, is of greater nmrnr.
blnrknn shade the 9th %
ubsolute ncwucs n II
whose worth
Sl5.75 Each Regularly $500 and $3.50.
Flor-G Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.

Rev. G. r. Strasblrg, the recently
appointed pastor OF the Methodist
Protestant Church, Was last night tend
cred reception by the congregation at
the church parsonage. 2Oo north Co.
lunlbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News Notes About PEG
pie Of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Miss Cav Lloyd, of New York. who
has been the guest Of Mrs. Willoughby
Reid on Seminary Hill, is, now the
guest OF Miss Beatrice Crawford.
@ O q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

Mr.. Stedman Weight, OF the Episco
pal High School, is spending few days
in Norfolk where he went to attend the
welding OF Miss Eva Weight and Lieut..
Commander Sbakelferd.
@ @ @ @
Mrs. w. B. Harris, OF Washington,
is visiting her sister, Miss M. W. Black.
burn.
@ @ O O
Miss Kitty Barrett returned to Alex
andria last night after a visit to Senator
and Mrs. William Campbell, in
CharlestoHn, West Va. :,<
(. @ q G
A number OF Alexandrians will go
Washington to tonight to attend the
wedding OF Miss Leila Belle Heron
and Mr.. James ButneF, oil Savannah.
% O o
Miss Mary Houston and Miss Anne
Lewis, who lave beer the guests ni
Miss Beatrice Crawford, on SEMINARY
Hill, have returned to their homes 10
Philadelphia.
@ @ @ g
Miss Carrie Stribling lsit yesterday
for Markham where she will be the
guest OF relatives for tho Dext ten
days.
Mr.. II. Randall Cation has returned
froul a short visit TO New York.
DR.. Allie Garnett and sister, Mis-:
Maria Garnett, Of Essex county, Va,
were guests last week OF their uncle,
Mr.. r. P. w. Garrett. DR.. Garnet
was en- route to Los Angeles, Cal,
where be intends to locate.
Mr.. Gustave r. Thompson, formerly
OF this city, but now of New YORK,
was the SUI cessiul attorney in d
recent decision in the courts OF Dayton,
Ohio.
Mrs. Daisy Sisson and children have
returned to Alexandria after a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Durrctt, in Spot.
sylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

Mrs. W. w. Payne, OF Harrisonburg.
who was called to Alexandria by the
death Of her sister-in-law, Mrs. William
Moore, has returned to her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

Mrs. John Brazier, OF Charlcstown,
w. Va, is the guest Of her brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. David j.
Howell. MIR. Brazier is i'll in Episco-
pal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, in
Washington, where he had slight op-
Grafton performed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30
SPRING EXAMINATIONS.

The State Board Of Education has
fixed upon May 2, 3, and 4, as the
days upon which the spring cxamina-
ton of teachers will take plcc. All
teachers will take notice and act ac-
cordiDgly.
Applicants arc expected to furnish
their own pens and ink.
w. II. SWEENY,
Superintendent Of Public Schools.
Alcxandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

Messrs. Eugene Bode and Broaddie
White, both OF this CITY. we're in Fred
ericksburg Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

The Management of this Bank has cndeavored to pur
sue progressive policy to be liberal in its treatment and
to adhere strictly to the legitimate lines of Banking It's
business is confined exclusively to that of Banking
Bankers Association and American Express Com
Travellers Cheques.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

SWAN Bros.
King and Pitt Streets
A Rousing Three Days Rem
nant Sale, WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY and FRIDAY,
May l, 2 and 3, and besides
our usual big remnant val
ues, prices have been deeply
cut on many lines of new
Spring and Summer mer-
chandise.
WE MENTION HERE ONLY A
FEW OF THE MANY GOOD BAR.
GAINS DURING THIS THREE
DAYS SALE.
Five pieces Dress Linen, 36 inches
wide, in lavender black, tan and blue,
regular SOC quality, Special Sale
price. yard ................. Bic
Ten pieces Silk Dress Bingham,
regular 100 quality. Special Sale
price, yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lac
Three dozen Children's ParasoEs, in
pink, red and blue. Special Sale
price, each ................. 15c
Twenty pieces Moire Ribbon, in
pink, blue and white, regular 10c
quality. Special Sale price, yard sc
Five pieces white dotted Dress
Swiss, Zoe and 25c quality. Special
Sale price, yard .............. Ice
One hundred dozen Clark's white
and black Spool Cotton, (no mail or
phone orders), Special Sale price, the
spool ............'..'. &C
One case good quality Toilet Paper,
regular price 10c. Special Sale price,
&c roll or rolls for ........... Csc
Four pieces fine Embroidery Edge,
slightly soiled, 25c to soc quality. Spc-
cial Sale price, yard ---- l5c
Two dozen misses MILDLY BIouses,
slightly soi(cd, regular soc quality
Special Sale price. each ........ 29c
Five ladies' Ferris Waists, slightly
soiIed, sizes 10, 20, u, p, rs, regular
Sl.50 quality. Special Sale price,
each .................. b9c
Twenty dozen ladies pure Lisle
Vests, size . and 6. seconds of the 25c
quality. Special Sale price, . for 25c
Three dozen ladies' white lawn
Waists, long sleeves. S100 quality.
Special Sale price, each ........ SOC
Ten babies white lawn Dresses.
size l and 2. slightly soilcd, Sl.0O
quality. Special Sale price. each CSC
Ten pieces white FlaXon, 15c to 25c
quality. Special Sale price, yard l2Hc
Twenty dozen ladies long Silk
Gloves. white and black, soc quality,
Special Sale price. pair ........ 39c
Five hundred yards fancy Percales,
regular 121ac quality. Special Sale
price. yard ............. Sc
Two pieces Mohawk Unbleached
Sheeting, 2Hi yards wide. regular 25c
quality. Special Sale price, yard l9c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

In order that our stock Of Coat Suits
may be- sold quickly. we have put IL
price on them that is really ridiculous.
They are made Of the newest and best
materials. elegantly lined with SILK or
s;tin perfectly tailored in every respect
and are positively the newest and
most up-to- date styles shown this sea-
SON MI the spring colors are here
and we have all sizes. Just think Of
buying Il Coat Suit at such Il price. Re
member they are worth up to S60.UO
Your choice, while they last,
$685..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-30

|. Mrs. Daisy Sisson and children have
returned to Alexandria after a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Durrclt, in Spot
sylyania.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-10

In bungalow, beside the Nile,
In an atmosphere spiced with the,
loves of Cleopatra and the Phar-
aohs, Horace Wylie, Washington
society man, and Mrs. Philip
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-10

Hichborn, wife of the. son of Rear
Admiral Hichborn, are living. a
love story that has few equals,
save. in romance.
-Defying what the world calls
The Springdale news., 1912-09-13

from injuries caused by fall' Grandma is not able to walk yet but an inyalid's wheel chair enables her to be moved around readily and her many friends trust that she will soon be able to get around "ith out the aid of the chair.
 The Clear Creek valley has been sweltering for one long month through one of the hottest spells ol weather We have ever experienced. The heated period has not been broken by a single rain during thlS time, and the dust is getting pretty fierce. 4 thunder storm is looming up over the southern hills this a1- ternoon, and local folks are hoping that it will bring us a big rain with cooler weather to follow.
 Mulkeepmo.
The Springdale news., 1912-09-13
SPRING CREEK
Still dry and dusty.

Still dry and dusty.
 Mrs. Ed Mabry is numbered among the sick
 Lephly Beard is building house on his fathers place.
 John Downum is attending High School at Springdale.
 MT. Vanscoy is building a new cellar and smoke house
 Will Robbins and wife have moved to Will Patten.s plae z. north of Si- lent Grove.
 John Stevison and family and Jeff Terry of Oak Grove visited at Jesse Gamden's Sunday
 There is a birthday dinner at Tn ele George Bownum' $ today in hon or of Mir. Downum.
 Mrs Tada Whitlock and grand son from Indiana are visiting with her sister. Mrs Tom Ralsten and family
 Rev Winters of springdale. the new pastor at this place, filled his appointment Saturday and Sunday afternoon
 Gertrude DoWnum of near Fish back visited with her parents. Mr. and and Mrs Jim DoWnam Satur= day and Sunday.
 Burl Atkison and family of Cave Springs visited with his father, MT. and Mrs IL NJ Atkison Saturday night and Sunday
 Percy Hairston after an extended visit with relatives at this place. returned to his home near Clarks- vile Wednesday of last week
 carl Fender and Miss Rett Brow i were pleasant callers at Jake Reed 5 Sunday evening. Rett says she thinks stripped hats are real cute 2 Mrs. Ivy Banks and daughter Lois Of Hammon. Okla. returned to their home Tuesday of last week after a visit with the formers father. Will Sharp.
 Perry Norman is having well drilled at his home Perry says he is out teo late of nights now TO have to go to the creek after he gets home after water
 BlondE#