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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Funerals.

The funeral of the late Benjamin
Franklin Warder a native of Alexan-
dria whose death occurred in Wash
ington Sunday, took place from the
chanel of Demaine's undertaking es-
tablishment this afternoon. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Guy A.
Luttrell, pastor of Trinity Methodist
Church.
The funeral services of the late
Patrick Buckley, who was killed in a
fall from the fourth floor of the Brad
dock House, early Sunday morning,
took place at St. Mary's Catholic
Church. Rev. L. F. Kelly oficiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Case Given to Jury.

New York, Nov. 19.-The case Of
the four gunner, accused of being the
actual murderers Of Herman Rosen-
thai gambler, went to the jury this
afternoon after one of the most re-
markable charges ever heard from
presiding Judge. For more than three
hour Justice Goff discussed the evil
dence in the case and at the end OF
his charge it was the belief Of all
who had heard it that he left pract-
ically nothing of the elaborate de
Tense constructed in behalf of the
quartette for the jury to consider.
The jury did not Immediately re-
tire after the court concluded. There
were 81 points raised by Wahle, Of
counsel for the defense to be passed.
upon. after which the y men were
permitted to go to their hotel for a
leislurely luncheon before being lock
ed up to liberate on their verdict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
THANKSGIVING TURKEY
FOR BEST MENU.

The Alexandria Gazette will
award fine Turkey to the lady
of Alexandria or vicinity which
furnishes the best menu suit
able for Thanksgiving dinner.
By best is not meant the. most
elaborate but the one most
suited to an Alexandria family.
Nothing should be placed on
in the menu that cannot be
purchased in local stores or the
market. All menus should reach
this Office not later than next
Monday afternoon and the Win
ner will be announced on the
Thanksgiving page which will
be published next Tuesday af-
ternoon. Address all letters to
Market Basket Page, Alexan-
dria Gazette"
A similar contest which was
conducted last year was won by
Mrs. Clarence Keith.
Il IS :: i Il * 8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Robbed by Bandits.

Chicago, Nov. 19.-Reports at the
Offices of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul Railroad here today said
tina four persons were robbed by two
masked bandits who boarded the
Southwestern Limited near Mystic,
Iowa ON the Kansas City division at
midnight. One passenger was re-
lieved of $50, another $40, and the
Pullman conductor and porter were
robbed of about SIS. The train was
delayed nearly an hour by the hold
up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Bank Robbed.

Bowling Green, KY, Nov. 19.-Wlth
the fifth explosion yeggmen succeed
ed in blowing the safe in the Mum
Bank at Portage, this county, early
today and escaped with $4,000 in
money. Armed confederates stood
guard outside the bank building and
warned citizens attracted by the eX-
plosion, to keep a safe distance under
penalty of being shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
President Elect in Bermuda.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov. l9.-Pres-
idten-elect Wilson has fully recovered
from the scalp wound he suffered by
collision with the cover of jolting
automobile toward when the wind
whisked off the strip of court-plas-
tered which covered the cut since the
accident.
The gHsh completely healed. The
storm was soon over, the weather de-
lightful, and the president-elect de-
clared he was enjoying himself lm-
mensely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Earthquake Shock.

Mexico City, Nov. ia severe
earthquake shook Mexico City early
today. The tremor lasted for about
one minute. A number of small houses
were toppled over and the pavements
were cracked in many places. In some
sections of the city water and gas
mains were broken. No deaths have
been reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Friction Between Gibson and Counsel.

Goshen, N. Y, Nov. 19.-Frlctlon
between Burton w. Gibson, the law
yer on trial for the murder of Mrs.
Rosa Szabo in Greenwood Lake last
July. and his counsel was evident sew
eral times during the trial today. Both
Gibson and his wife who have seat
alongside of counsel and has great
deal to do with the management of the
case, frequently interrupted Robert
w. Elder. chief counsel for the de-
fense In mis- interrogation of witness
es and on at least one occasion Elder
sharply reproved both of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Died During Investigation.

Keyser, w. Va, Nov. 19.-Rigid
investigation; was made today by the
coroner into the death of William
Offnerm, railroad man for allow
ing hrs initiation into a secret society
at Western Port, Md, last night. 1t is
said an electrical appliance was used
during the "horse play" 1t is stat
ed the man died from weak heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Atlantic Coast Line.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 19.-Under
the terms of subscription for the Sc
100000 additional stock to be issued
bv the Atlantic Coast Line Stockhold-
ers it was announced today stock
holders can subscribe up t oten per
cent of their present holdings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
Convicted of Murder

Medina, O., Nov. ia jury to-
dav found Christian steur. Y, guilty
of numbering his wife, 60. He was
convicted of first degree murder, ouV
the iurv recommended mercy OF the
co,,rt Mrs. Steur was beaten to death
and her body found buried in a
stable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
PERISH IN FIRE.
Burning of Los Angeles Hotel
Heroism of Employed Firemen.

Los Angeles. CAL, Nov. -9.-Five
persons are dead and IL injured, sever
al fatally, as the result of fire
which practically destroyed the st.
George Hotel, on East Third street
near Main, early today. Only the he
roism of the employees of the hotel and
of the fremen prevented many others
from perishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
TESTING HORSES.

The team of horses received from
Loudoun county and which are being
tried out at the Reliance Engine Com
pany's house are still there.
Another trial Of the team will be
made today. The horses are very
green and it is said they are slow in
catching on to the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
MEMORY EXTOLLED.
Crittenton Memorial Meeting Held al
Childrens Home Last Night.

Lest night meeting at the Child
ren's Home of those who wished to
pay their homage to the memory ot
Charles n. CrittendOn was fitting
memorial to one whose life's work ana
substance was spent for the benefit Of
others. The meeting was conducted
by Rev. J. L. Allison, whose address
upon Mr.. Crittentenis life and what
It meant to others was heard with
profound attention by the audience
His theme was that men OF great
heart meant more to humanity than
men Of great minds and Of how great
good could be wrought by taking the
fallen and needy by the hand with
loving sympathy and upraislng them
to good and worthy existence. One
might add in the poets lines of very
truth:
"To err is human
To forgive divine
One of Washington's gifted speak
ers. Mrs. Kern, who spoke upon
mothers work among boys and girls
was appreciated greatly. One felt
upIifted to have been priviledged to
have heard her.
The meeting closed with Che hymn,
"Nearer My God to Thee" sung ~
all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

FOUND-stray horse found trespasS-
ing-on the property of John 4. Rob
erson, Potomac, Va. Owner please
call at once. He will be surrendered
upon payment of damages and keep
ing. Bay color, white spot on fore
head. and two white feet, very thin.
John A. Robertson. ~ ot'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

The police are on the lookout for
Luther Champ, nine-year-old colored
bov. who ran away from his home at
Bristow station Yesterday morning.
The bow was sent to school yesterday,
but instead of going to school took
the Southern ailway train for Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
HOG CHOLERA FOUND.

The recent reports Of hog choler"
existing among the hogs in nearby
counties is claimed as an urgent rea-
son for exercising caution by all the
meat dealers of the city III not puE-
chasing hog meat from farmers un-
loss the meat carries a federal or 10
cal inspection stamp. Dr.. J. J Gar
yey. deputy health officer of Alexan-
dria states he has found several cases
Of cholera among hogs Of this city.
It /, his intention to inspect pork
offered for sale in the city and to Is
sue certificates of such inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There VIII be a meeting Of the 17th
Virginia Regiment Chapter, U. D. c.,
tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock IN
Lee Camp Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19
POLICE COURT
(Justice H. B. Cation, Presiding.)

There were but two. cases before
the Police Court this morning:
A young white man charged with
disorderly conduct. was dismissed.
A colored woman charged with dis
orderly conduct was fined $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

Alexandria Hive No. 9, Lady Macca-
bees, will hold their annual banquet
this evening at the Young Peoples
Building at $50 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

You may Judge mans fitness for
Office by the means he uses in trying
to get it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

LOST-On King Or Washington St.,
child's embroidered skirt. Please
return to 219 South st. Asaph ST.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

Judge Thornton in the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, has granted Dr..
Edward J. Boe decree of absolute
divorce from Bessie Earle Keyser.
They were married in Philadelphia,
in July, 1906. In his bill desertior
was charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

The alarm of fire yesterday after
noon was caused by a slight blaze in
P house occupied by a colored family
on Patrick street, between Princess
and Oronoco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

Martha Washington Chapter Daugh-
ters of the Eastern Star will meet to-
night in Masonic Temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-19

Judge J. B. r. Thornton will come
to Alexandria tomorrow to close the
November term of the Circuit Court,
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22

Cherry Bark Cough Syrur
keeps your throat clean.
Guthrie Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
ARKANSAS SYNOD
CLOSES At CAMDEN
Report of Various Presby
teries Show Satisfactory
Years Work Next
Meet at Monticello.

Camden, Nov 16-The Pres
byterian Synod of Arkansas has
adjourned after one Of the most
successful session, and mostlarge-
ly attended. in its history of 60
years. The day was spent in
hearing committees and in rou-
tine business. Some time was
spent in the discussion Of ARK :
ansas college, located at Bates
vile, and resolution was adopt
ed asking all churches 10 take an
Offering for this institution on
the second Sabbath in December
An executive eommittee on
schools and colleges. to take up
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22

year; and | earnestly hope, for
the good of our schools as well as
of the teachers, that this number
will greatly increased this year
Among the Speakers on the
program this year are men whose
messages are well worth hearing.
Not only the teachers, but any
citizen engaged in any other vo-
cation, who may attend the Gen
eral Session of the State Teach
er, s Association, Will be well re-
paid,
A very cordial invitation is ex-
tended tc the members Of School
Boards to attend the teacher 8
meeting. There viii be many
features of direct interest and a
genuine welcome to all directors
who will attend.
Very Sincerely,
Geo. B. Cook
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22

the whole matter Of education
within the bounda of the synod,
with President E. r, Long, Ph.
B.. of BatesvilIe, was appointed
as chairman. The duty of
this committee will be to put the
educational institutions on a
stronger financial basis.
The narratives sent up by the
various Presbyteries synod show
a most successful and aggressive
years work. There h a 5 been
great progress made in the de-
partment of Home Missions dur
ing the year. and it was deter
mined to continue the same plans
that have been in vogue for sew
erai years.
The following were appointed
as a permanent committee on
Christian Workers conference:
The Rev. F. Il. Graves of Helna,
chairman. d. w. Richey of Pine
Bluff, secretary, and the Rev. }.
il. Read of Little RocX, the Rev.
J. Y. Thompson of Hot Springs,
Elder F. w. Johnson OF Little
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
PRESCOTT NEVADA COUNTY ARKANSAS FRIDAY NOVEMBER % 1872

Rock. They were instructed to
aold another conference during
the summer months, similar to
the one held at Hot Springs last
year. The announcement of the
place of meeting will be made at
an early date by the committee.
The next meeting Of the synod
will b. held in Monticello on the
second Tues lay Of next Novem-
ber. The Rev. Fiournoy Shep-
person Of Monticello, and DR.. ".
A. Brown Of Monticello were ap-
pointed by the committee pro-
gram for the second day
The visiting ministers and eld-
ers> stated thai the synod had
been most Hospitality entertain
ed in Camden. and expressed
themselves as having enjoyed
their stay in the city. The Rev.
+. w, Thompson, the moderator
of the synod, the Rev. J. l..
Morris, D. D. OF Pine Bluff and
Rev. r, L. Jetton of Fort Smith,
remain in the city over the Sab
bath to supply local puIpits.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
TO The SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF AaKASSAN

Following the we'll established
precedent in the State Depart
men5 Of Public Instruction,
urge you to encourage the teach
ers of your respective schools to
attend the Arkansas State Teach
er's Association, Little Rock,
December 26, q, %.
| know of no other m e a n s
whereby your teachers can be so
greatly benefited and bring back
to the school room SO much inspi-
ration as viii surely result from
attending the annual session of
our State Teachers Association.
Wherever the funds will per-
nit it, | recommend that all
teachers, who will a t e n d the
State meeting, join the Associat-
ion and participate in the deliber-
ations, be allowed their regular
salary Tor the week in which the
Association is held.
| received information from
about forty School Boards that
allowed their teachers wages,
under the above condition last
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
MRS. AMANDA MARSH HALE

Mrs. Amanda Marsh, Hale
died at the home of her step son
DR.. G. 0 Marsh, Wednesday
morning about 9 o'clock. She
was the mother of only one son.
who is dead, and five step child
ren. only two Of them living, DR..
G. O. Marsh and Ed Marsh. She
made a trip back To her old home
Fayetville n. c. in September,
1911, and while thera fell and
broke her hip, and has been an
valid almost helpless ever since
DR. Marsh went hack there and
brought her to his house last Jan
nary where she has made her
home.
Mrs, Marsh, Hale was born
July 18, 1884 making her rs years
old. Her remains were carried
to Gale yesterday for interment
at Whites Church. the place
where she usedsto wotship.
The relatives and friends have
the sympathy of the Picayune
readers in their sad bereavement.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY
SET BY EXECUTIVE
According to Annual Gus
tom, Governor Donaghey
Issues Proclamation
Naming Nov. q.

Setting forth substantial rea-
sons for which the people of Ark
ansas should return thanks for
the manifold blessings enjoyed
oy the people Of Arkansas dur
ing the pas year. Gov. George
W. Donaghey yesterday issued a
proclamation setting aside Thurs
day, November e, according to
national Gus t 0 m as a day Of
Thanksgiving with the request
that all persons in the state give
give proper observance to the
day.
His proclamation is as follows:
Another year has passed, re-
olete ii h manifestations of
Coo kindness. Arkansas i S
still a favored commonwealth,
ner inhabitants. more than ever,
a favored people. Through the
efforts o hor citizenship condi-
tions have been bettered socially,
morally and educationally. Prac-
tieafiy every family has felt the
influence Of material prosperity.
Every industry seems electrified
oy the current of progress.
No commonwealth las ever
prospered save when populated
oy a religious people. We have
not forgotten the divine maledic-
Jon upon the nations who forget
heir creator.
Therefore |, George ". Dona
gheg, governor Of the State e
Arkansas. N accordance with the
proclamation OF President Taft
md following a long established
custom, do h er e b Y designate
Thursday, November 28, as a day
If thanksgiving and prayer, and
earnestly request that on that
lay all the people desist from all
business, gather around their
affairs and hearths, and in accord
ance with their several prefer
ences, commemorate this sacred
festival and give thanks to God
fore his goodness, and may they
all remember that righteousness
exalteth a nation, and sin is re-
proach to any people,
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
WE WANT YOUR DRUG BUSINESS

In return we expect to give you
exactly what you call for. Our
prices are positive the VerV lowest
any druggist can make you. W
carry anything in the drug line,
and will appreciate a call from
you any time.
Guthrie nrue Store.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22

The boys appetite is often the source
of amazement. If you would h a v e
such an appetite take Chamberlain S
Tablets. They not only create healthy
appetite, but strengthen the stomach
and enable it to do it's work naturally.
For sale by all dealers.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
CALOMEL Is BAD

But Simmons Liver Purifier is deli
ghtfully pleasant and its action is tho
rough Constipation yields, bilious
ness goes. A trial convinces. In yell
low tin Boxes only) Tried once used
ALWAYS.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22

Phone 86 or see Sam Logan be-
for you sell your cotton seed. We
unload your wagan.
Sam O. Logan.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22

at is a pleasure to tell you that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best cough medicine | have ever used,
writes Hugh Campbell, of Lavonia, Ga.
| have used it with all my children and
the results have been highly satisfact-
Dry. For sale by all dealers.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
f courteous treatment a n d

If courteous treatment a d
pure clean drugs viii get your
drug business we will soon have
your patronage. Guthrie Drug
Store.
j. &. Wright of Clyde Texas,
is visiting in Nevada County.
He is an old resident of this
county and talks a little like
staying mere again.
Dale Mcdaniel won the medal
offered by the w. c. T. U. for
the best defamation. The con-
test was had at the Methodist
church last Sunday afternoon.
Lest, Strayed, or Stolen-One
dark bay horse Z years old, weigh
ing about 800 lbs with white spot
in forehead. When last seen,
was near Wallaceburg, Nov. 4th.
Had saddle and bride on. Will
Rodden, Blevins, Ark. r. F. d.
No. /.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-11-22
TOM WILLIAMSON

The sad news reached here
last Sunday morning of the death
of Tom Williamson. He was liv-
ing at the time cf his death at
Murfreesboro, where he had been
for about 10 months. Tom used
to live in Prescott, and his moth
az a Id father and one brother
Dave, live here still. Tom Will
iamson was a good man and his
many Prescott friends will read
with regret mis- untimely death.
He leaves widow and four
children to mourn his death.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-10-27
Cattle Prices
 Still Going Up

At Phoenix, cattle of ali kinds are selling in the local market for sppro1i. mafely a cent Ulure s pound than they were bringing at thIs time las. year
 Steers in fairly good condition, right of the ranges and requiring several months of fseding to put them n shape is: the block. are selling for , cents a pound. Cows for breeding are bringing cents.
 Prime heel steers are bringing 4 cents pound, and. in come cases, more. r. reported the, ek cents sss otfere the other day for bunch "i exceptionally good steers Butch ere and s'ockmen are predicting con- fdently that they will be up to : cents hefore long.
 The supply of cattle is .indeed lim- ited in Arizona at present. Buyers rom Wyoming and Idaho are over- running the northern part Of the state and some of them have come into Co. chise county for range stock. There is 6 rsady market for any kind of c bovine that will stand shipping.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-10-27
Political Importance
 Oi Only Tombstone

The p'liticsl importance of Tomb- rtone is sril lusiratrd sn the lact ILat candidate IeIIesentss.sss u -four great political parties were in the city ,t one time and all circulated among the voters on friendly terms today. The g.lexy of political cell obnties were no lees distinguishsd d personsges than United Sta es Senator Mark Smith, Congressman Carl Hay den, candidate for reelection, and Hon. Wiley E. Jones, presidential elect0r all O the Democratic party; Hon rhos Campbell. candidate for Congressman pn the Repu bli"sn ticket Hon John s Williams, whose orato y is for Taft and Repu 5l csnism; H,p Dwight B. Heard, csndid for pres. iden.isl elec,or on tho Progressive ticket, Ex- iovernor Young, who is touring the state in the interests O that party and O. Git son of Tomb- stone candidate for Congress on the Prohibition ticket. Tombstone wss pleased to welcome snd greet the dis tingu shed visitors
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-10-27
Scarlet Fever
 Again in Warren

The scarlet fever situation st War ren is again becoming acute, and the school there may have to be close [ again. One of the rooms already ha. been closed owing to 6 case oi the ill., ness being found ID tbe school room. The room has been thoroughly funigsted.
 The child who was taken sick at schJol is the child O o G Wager, end physicians say hat it is Of worse type than any Of the fret seven cases ,hst developed plumber of days ago. Only one room at the school has been closed, but fl more csses develop the entire school probably vii be closed indefinitely. Two cases have been discovered since school was reopened.
 The illness oi the baby of J c White the wellknown cigar merchant has been pronounced 6. cerebro-spiosl al meningitis