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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

THE STRIKERS ARE ORDERLY
Pickets Content Themselves in At
tempts to Persuade WOrkmcn Not
to Drive Through Their Lines.

London, May 27.-The first organ
lied attempt to break the strike of
the stevedores and lightermen began
today at the Victoria and Albert
docks. A force of mounted police
was stationed about the dock en-
frances and others were massed in
side. A band of strike-breakers was
then set at work unloading the per-
ishable freight which has acclmulat-
ed during the last four days.
The strikers made no demonstra-
ticn. Their pickets remained at
points distant from the docks and
contentcd themselves with per-
suading carriers not to drive through
the Inc. Up to noon there had been
no trouble of any kind.
The Board of Trade continued to-
day its efforts to secure concessions
from both sides to end the strike, but
without much success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
Services Yesterday at Trinity.

The inviting weather brought good
congregations to Trinity Church yes
terday, who heard interesting sermons
on live topics by the pastor. At the
evening service the pastor preached
on "Have Gods people any reason to
be discouraged, and are those who are
working for righteousness accomplish
ing nothing?" Giving great encour-
agement to those who are trying to do
right, he said in part: Owe do not
attempt to deny that there are many
discouraging things in connection with
the outlook for the success of the
church. Some churches are closing
up, many are dying slow death.
Allurements and amusements are very
strong, and draw many away from the
attendance. 'TwicerS are becommlng
oncers, and oncers stayaways.' Not
withstanding all that is against the
church, almost every denomination re-
ported a gain last year in member
ship. Strong as is the world and sin
the church is showing that she is
stronger. Surely God must be in it
all; that in spite of the many foes
victory still comes. Chrlsts words
are being fulfilled. The gates of
He'll shall not prevail against it.
While it is true, where all the churches
united under one compact organlzat-
ion, our ideal would be more fully met,
still, as long as the different branches
work harmoneously together in love
we need not despair. This the dlf-
ferent branches are doing, with per-
haps a few individual exceptions.
When it comes to great moral issue
all the churches are together, and SO
with the basic principles of christian
itv. We can work together, too, as
was recently shown in the Men ano
RELIGIOUS Forward Movement, II
which movement all the leading chur,
| ches ioined. While we are not do
;np all that we ought to do, and al
that we could do, nevertheless, we are
doing altogether great things for Coo
and humanity. 'Ie are the salt oi
the EARTH said the master to his dis
ciples. Gods people are verify the
salt of the earth today. If it were
nossible to take all the churches away
society would grow as corrupt as wa:
Roman society in the days of Nero
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
RIVAL CANDIDATES
N NEW JERSEY.
Final Campaigning of President and
Former President on Eve of
Convention.
BOTH MEN ARE DETERMINED.
Taft Emphasizes his Utterances of
Saturday-RoOsevelt's Supporters
Predict He Will Carry the State.

Elizabethport, n. j May 27.-Re-
freshed with his Sundays rest, and
avowcdly determined to make the
most of today and tomorrow in his
struggle for the New Jersey conven-
ton delegates, President Taft CAM
paigncd today along the Jersey shore.
He will wind up tonight in Atlantic
City, snatch few hours sleep and will
get busy again tomorrow, ending his
campaign only when the primary bal
lot boxes are opened AZ noon tomor-
row.
The President made his first ap-
pearance today at Bayonne, where he
spoke fifteen minutes to a crowd Of
workers. He emphasized his utter
ance OF Saturday, that he does not
need the New Jersey delegates to en-
sure his nomination, but desires all
he can so that the repudiation OF Col
Roosevelt may be as emphatic as
possible.
The days rest had done the Presi-
dent much good and his voice was not
as husky as heretofore, and he was
plainly in better physical condition.
Morristown, n. j., May 27.-Col-
Roosevelt began his final day Of cam
paigning in New Jersey here today.
He arrived over the Lackawanna from
Hoboken and after brief speech re-
sumed his tour through the northern
New Jersey counties, with fourteen
stops scheduled.
Sundays rest at Sycamore Hill
greatly benefited the colonel and he
was in a happy mood. Roosevelt sup
portcrs predicted today that the for
mer president will carry the State
easily.
Speeches were scheduled today for
Dover, Newton, Hackettstown, Wash
ngton, Phillipsburg, Somerville,
Princeton, Frenchtown, Lambertvlle,
Fleming, Hopewcll, Pennington and
Bsyonne and West Hoboken tonight.
Col. Roosevelt returns to Oyster
Bay tonight where he will remain un-
Ill after the Chicago convention with
the exception of a trip TO Gettysburg,
where he speaks on Decoration Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
BOundry Dispute Settled.

Washington, May PA boundry
dispute of twenty years standing be-
tween Maryland and West Virginia
closed today with final decree by the
Supreme Court in favor ow West Vir-
ginia.
Whether the high or low water
mark of the Potomac river is the
boundry line, was involved, West Vir-
ginia contending for the low water
mary and Maryland for the high bark.
A permanent boundry commission ap-
pointed in 1910 by the Supreme Court
found in favor of West Virginia, de-
cuaring the low water mark the boun-
dry.
Today the court approved the COM
missions report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
0BSTRUCT|NG KING STREET
Storekepers Arraigned For Placing
Goods and Show Cases on
PavementS

Among the cases in the Police
Court this morning were those OF
three King street storekeepers, who
were charged with obstructing side
walks with wares and showcases.
:. NJ. Petit and Maurice Parker
were cited to appear and answer the
charge of placing fruits and vegcta-
bles on the sidewalks. They were
dismissed upon promising to abridge
the dimensions of their display.
B. Abramson had bren arraign-
ed at the instance of J. A. Marshall
G. Bro, the latter objecting to the
clothier placing showcase on the
sidewalk in front of his store, allcg-
ing that it obscured the view Of their
store. Justice Cation dismissed this
charge also, and in doing SO referred
to the fact that several years ago
Messrs. Swan Bros. had been brought
before the Police Court to answer the
charge of obstructing the sidewalk
with show case. He had enforced
the law concerning such matters, but
the Corporation Court had dismissed
the case when the firm took an appeal
to that tribunal.
1t is alleged, however, that the case
referred to never came before the
Corporation Court for decision, but
was dismissed without having been
called.
Marshall & Bro, being determined
to have the matter of obStlucting
the sidewalks settled once and for
all, have sworn out a Commonwcalth's
warrant and the case will be brought
before the Police Court again on
Wednesday morning.
Several years ago Swan Bros. con-
Quoted business in the store now
occupied by B. Abramson. At that
time they used the show case com
planned of. They recently sold it to
Mr.. Abramson, and he desires TO use
it in connection with his business. To
this procedure Marshall & Bro. Cb-
ject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

One of the most elaborate social
functions of the season will be given
by MIR. and Mrs. Charles B. Marshall
at the Elks Auditorium tonight in hon
or of the twenty-cevcnth anniversary
of their marriage.
## i Il i:
Four students will be ordained to
the ministry at the final exercises of
the Episcopal Theological Seminary,
of Virginia, near this city, June 10,
20, and u. The commencement eXer-
cises of the Episcopal High School
which adjoins the Seminary, will be
held June 10, when diplomas and priz-
IS will be awarded.
#* # i 4 4;
Charles H. Callahan, past worship
full master Of Alexandria, Washington
Lodge of Masons, accompanied by w.
L. Andrews, grand master of Masons
in Virginia, left to attend the annual
meeting of the grand lodge of Mich
igan in Detroit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
Declared Unconstitutional

Washington, May 27.-North Caro-
lina's law finding railroads $50 a day
for refusing to accept freight fol
shipment was held unconstitutional to-
day by the Supreme Court, in the Bur
lincton Lumber Company's suit ag-
ainst the Southern Railway. That
the law was not an interference with
interstate commerce-a provision ab'
sent from the Hepburn act--was de-
clared by the North Carolina Supreme
court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
4 NECESSITY IN EVERY HOME.

]. C. Gates, the we'll known plumb
er, is advertising in the Gazette to-
day the celebrated Eureka Faucet
Filterer. In these days when typhoid
fever and other diseases are preva-
lent the investment of few cents IN
one of these flterers may save hun
dreds of dollars in doctors bills.
Leave an order for one or more OF
them with Mr.. Gates, and if not en-
tirely satisfactory, they may be re-
turned without cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

Two base hits-Walker, Mliier'
Downey, Trenary, Astryke, Coogan'
Johnson. Dougherty. Home runs
Campbell. Stolen bases-Walker,
Miller, Astryke, Coogan, Johnson 2,
Morror and Fisher. Left on bases
Alexandria, 4; S. G., 6. Bases on
balls-By Pitts2, Campbell 3. Hit
by ball-By Pitts l, by Burrell 3.
Struck out-By Pitts l, by Burreil 3,
by Campbell 4. Double plays-Camp-
bell ell-Fisher-Coogan; Dougherty-Flsh-
err Umpire-Mr. Roth. Time-2 hrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
WON IN THE NINTH INNING
Alexandrians Defeat Steamer Cum
ners by One Run Brought
Home by MiIler's Drive.

When Miller's hard drive to the
fence in the ninth inning Of Satur-
days game sent Downey home with
the winning run, a thoroughly pleased
crowd left the grounds. 1t was a
splendid finish in a most interesting
and exciting game, in which the
home team, by superior work, was
returned winner. Both teams hit we'll
in the pinches and at times tielded
brilliantly. Fisher, Campbell and
Coogan, for the visitors, played great
ball, while the whole local team
showed unusual ard most commend
able steadiness.
Trenary was justly applauded for
fine catch of O'Brien's long fly in
the fifth, when he ran with his back
to the ball and turned to make the
catch. In the next inning he saved
a run by cutting a runner off at third
with a great throw from the fence.
Snowden, Downey and Astryke each
contributed feature plays.
Pitts was on the mound long
enough to allow home run, dou-
BILE, hit one man and pass two. Bur-
rell replaced him, and was effective
until the eighth when four hits gave
the visitors the lead, but in the ninth
he was at his best.
Campbell started the fun by hitting
over the right field fence for home
run. Coogan doubled in the same di-
rection. Pitts then became wild, and
forced in a run with one down. Bur-
rcll finished the inning and famed
the next two batters. IN the fourth
Morror was hit and stole second.
Fisher sent him in with 4 single. An
error By Burrell, Johnson's double,
and two outs added pair of runs in
the fifth. The sixth run was the re-
suit of hit batsman and two singles.
A fine stop by Downey prevented
more trouble at this time. Dough-
arty opened the eighth with dou-
Die, Fisher singled, Fox and Camp
bell then famed, but singles by
Coogan and Johnson scored three.
Patterson and Scrivener caught john
son off third for the final out.
Alexandria tied the score in the
first on a double by Walker and Mil
ler's fly to center, which was dropped
in a collision between Fox and
O'Brien. Scrivener walked in the
third and scored on Miller's vicious
drive over the fence. Miller scored
when Fox and O'Brien had collision
number two going after Snowden's
fly. A pass, two errors and singles
by Patterson and Downey netted four
runs in the next inning. The next )
innings were without result, but the
count was tied in the eighth when
Trenary's double to center was fol-
lowed by Astrykc's hit over the fence.
One run was needed in the ninth
which Downcy started with line
drive to center good for a couple of
bases. Walker was safe on a tumble
oy short, and it was up to Miller. This
young man picked out good one and
sent it on the line to right center,
making certain a fine victory.
The summary:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
NOTICE.

A called meeting of Belle Haven
Council No. G1, j.. o. U. A. NJ, will
be held tonight in their hall at Prince
and Royal streets, to take suitable
action on the death Of the late 7. NJ.
Fairfax. A full attendance is re-
uuested Members OF James w.
Jackson Council No. 50 invited to at
tend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Alexandria Free kindergarten
will hold a Strawberry Ice Cream
Festival on Wednesday evening, from
four to nine o'clock, at the corner
of Queen and Washington streets.
Charles Kramer, proprietor of the
Kramer Floral Co., returned to Alex
andria this morning after a trip on
business to Virginia Beach.
Alexandria Lodge of Elks will hold
their regular weekly meeting tonight
at their home on Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
DEATHS

Thomas Fairfax, 72 years old, for
a number of years resident OF this
city, died shortly after two o'clock
Yesterday afternoon at his home, 5O1
Prince street. Mr.. Fairfax retired
from business about five years ago,
following a stroke of paralysis. His
condition had been critical for several
weeks. The deceased was native OF
Fairfax county and during the civil
war served in Col. John S. Mosby's
command. He is survived by his wild
ow and three children: Mrs. {. Kan
dolph Davis and Milton S. Fairfax,
of this city and Mrs. Samuel Rhea, OF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
$500 REWARD.

For information leading to the re-
covery of black horse, blind in right
eve. weighing about 900 pounds, and
rubber tire top buggy and harness,
which was taken from the stable on
Friday evening at $50 by white
man claiming to be ]. NJ. Ramsey.
MT. VERNON STABLES,
+f Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
ANNUAL ATHLETIC DAY
Blackford Society of Episcopal High
School Defeats Fairfax
Society.

Before q large number OF Specta-
tors composed of the entire neighbor-
hood and a good many visitors from
Alexandria and Washington, the
thirty-sixth annual athletic day of the
Episcopal High School was held on
last Saturday. 1t was one of the
most successful meets in recent years.
the weather conditions being ideal
and the track in perfect condition.
The Blackford society won the meet
defeating their opponents G. the Fair
fax society by score of 112 to 4G.
Three records were broken, one of the
most remarkable being the 12O yard
high hurdle.
Miss Virginia Harrison Of Washing
ton delivered the prizes.
The following were the events and
the winners:
Potato lace, .450 yars-won by Hart
ley; time one minute 80 4-5 seconds.
Throwing the bali-won by N. II.
Massic; distance 312 feet II inches.
Senior, 100 yards-won by Spccr;
time 10 2-5 seconds.
Second class, 100 yards-won by II.
A. Adams; time II 2-5 seconds.
Third class, 100 yards--won by
Hammond; time u 2-5 seconds.
Senior, half mile-won by Walker;
time minutes 10 1-2 seconds.
Throwing the hammer, II pounds
won by Grant; distance III feet 9 in
chcs.
Putting the shot, u pounds--won
by Pott; distance 81 feet 6 inches.
Senior, 120-yard hurdles-won by
J. II. Cronly; time 1G 1-5 seconds.
Second class, 440 yards--won by
c. 3. Cooke; time 81 seconds.
Third class, 440 yards-won by
Hammond; time 70 seconds.
Senior 440 yards-won bp Speer;
time So 9-5 seconds.
Sack race, 100 yards-won by
Boothe; time 20 seconds.
Second class, half mile-won by
Luce; time 2 minutes 81 3-5 seconds.
Senior broad jump-won by A. B.
Kinsolving; distance 10 feet 5 1-2 in
ches.
Second class, broad jump-won by
II. A. Adams; distance Is feet 6 1-2
inches.
Pole vault-won by Ships; height
s feet 8 inches.
Senior, 220-yard hurdles-won by
J. II. Cronly; time 27 45 seconds.
Second class, 220-yard hurdles
won by Reade; time SO 4-5 seconds.
One milc-won by Grant; time $
minutes IS 1-2 seconds.
High jump-won by A. B. kinsolv-
ing; height 5 feet inches.
Second class, 220, yards-won by
Luce: time 2S As seconds.
Third class, 220 yards-won by
Speer; time "a 3-5 seconds.
Consolation race, 220 yards-wom
by McMulty; time 20 seconds.
The best athlete prize was awarded
to J. j. Speer who attained q points
The following were the officials:
Managers-John Dorsey Brown,
John Hill Cronly, Charles Mcllvaine
kinsolving.
Property man--Louis Mercer Con-
nor.
Judges-Mr. Archibald Robinson
Hoxton, Rev. Robert kinloch Massle.
Mr.. Churchill Jones Gibson.
Starter-Mr. Norborne Berkeley.
Time keepers-Mr. Willoughby
Rcade, Mr.. Francic Edward Carter
Scorcr-Mr. John Leyburn Hughes.
Clerk of the course-Mr. John Mon
c1re Daniel, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

Two young women, Mrs. Bessie Hal
Ter, aged 21, and Mrs. Sarah Nelson,
aged 20, both of Washington were
drowned and their companions L. E..
Dameron, Arthur w. Simpson, Charles
Topper, Claude Burlingame, Jerome
Kaufman, all of Washington were
saved when the gasoline launch Lotus,
conveying the party to Washington
from Marshall Hall, was struck
by the excursion steamer Angles,
between the Government Magazine
wharf and Shepherds, about $3.50
o'clock last night.
Every effort to establish the identi-
ty of the young women proved futile
at first. The men said they met them
at Marshall Hall, and they had vol
unteered to bring them to Washington.
They had never seen the girls before.
The men aboard the Lotus were
hurled into the water, and later drag
ged aboard the Angler. The motor
boat didin go to the bottom Of the
river, her bow remaining above the
surface, and it was later towed to
Washington by the police boat Virgin
il. Her house was floating near the
scene of the accident this morning.
One of the women. said to be Mrs.
Hallcr, clung to ner male commpanion
when hurled into the river, but as the
man was dragged aboard the Angler
her hold broke and she was washed off
to her death. One of the men was
sucked under the steamer and the side
wheel of the boat cut him fearfully
about the head. He managed to swim
to safety, however, and later was TAX
en- aboard, together with his male
companions.
Responsibility for the accident is
denied both by the steamboat officials
and Arthus Simpson, the owner of the
launch. The former say the smaller
craft did not display the necessary
lights, while Simpson declares his
craft was properly lighted.
The men were questioned closely by
the police, and each told the same
story-that they had met the women
for the first time at the resort, and
had invited them to join them in the
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Both the young women were neat
ly dressed, and pretty. They gave no
inkling, the men say, to their identi-
ty, and laughingly declined to give
their names when requested.
At GIG G street northwest, where
Mrs. Haller and Mrs. Nelson roomed,
it was said that the young women
went out together shortly after noon.
AS neither had returned at midnight,
the other boarders commented on their
absence.
Mrs. Haller had separated from her
husband, who is alleged to have sought
Il divorce. She had secured employ
ment about a week ago in an F street
shop as a flower maker, and on the
small income from her employment
was endeavoring to support herself
and her 4-year-old daughter. Besides
her husband and the child, she is also
survived by her father, whose name Is
Williams, employed as motorman on
the Eleventh street line of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
Mrs. Nelson, like her roommate,
Mrs. Haller, had experienced marital
troubles, it was said, and parted from
her husband, Claude Nelson, who liv.
ed at 910 Twelfth street northeast
She had just secured position in :
lunch room on F street, and was t.
have taken up her new duties thi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

Mrs. Martha Duncan, S4 years old,
widow of John Duncan, died at her
home in Del Ray, Alexandria county,
Yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Duncan
had attended church services in TINS
CITY in the forenoon and was appar-
emily in her usual health, but shortly
after taking her seat at the dinner
table she was stricken with paralysis
her death soon following. Mrs. Dun
can is survived by five children-MrS.
John Simms, of Washington, William
and Edward Duncan of Alexandra
county and James NJ. and John l.
Duncan of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

At Arcturus, under the auspices OF
Mt Vernon Circle, Kings Daughters
of Fairfax County, Monday night,
May 81. 1912, at the residence of MIR
], Frank Carlin. Spend a pleasant
moonlight evening on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

a warrant was isued today for the
arrest of man said to be from Rich
mond for drawing a. check on an cleo
trician of this city. He failed to OBJ
tain money on the check.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
A meeting of the board of director

A meeting of the board of directors
of the Retail Merchants Association
will be held at four o'clock this after
noon in the rooms Of the Chamber of
Commerce for the purpose of making
arrangements for the entertaining OF
the state association which meets IN
this city iE July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
NOTICE.

The mains of the Alexandria Wa
ter Company will be flushed on Tues
day and Wednesday, May 2Sth and
2gth, beginning at 7 a. m. each day.
Consumers will please supply them
selves with clear water
GEO. UHLER,
Secretary.
MOO 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

Bell Haven Council No. 81, Jr. o.
II A. M. will hold special meeting
ot their hall tonight to take action on
the death of their late member, ). M
Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
WOMEN DROWN
NEAR THIS CITY.
Steamer Angler Rams Motorboat
Lofts Between Magazine Wharf
and Shepherds
FIVEMEN A RE SAVED.
Party on Way from Marshall Hall to
Washington-Bow of Smaller Boat
Remains out of Water.

The work of dragging the
river between the Government
Magazine wharf and Shepherds
where the two young women of
Washington were drowned early
last night, has been in progress
today. Up to the time the Ga
zette went to press neither body
had been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

Emma NJ. Davis ct ais have sold to
Garnet p. Francis house and lot NO.
1l2 South Fayctt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27
WEATHER REPORT.

Fair. warmer tonight. Tuesday uh-
settled: moderate southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-27

sun AND TIDE TABLE.
High tide tomorrow-J:33 a. m', anu
6:32 p. m.
Sun rises at 4:53. Sun sets at 1:22.