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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-09-27
September ~, 1912.
Duty at the Polls

Nobody will deny that in every manner of effort
that is made to decrease the sale and of liquors.
whether be by legal moral suasion there both
merit and result All means, all methods that are
right needed because the purveyors of liquor have
firmly entrenched themselves and have so many re-
sources at their command that they cannot be dis
lodged without much labor and effort If pledge
signing will keep persons from buying liquor; if
persuasion will shut off of the sources of whisky
infection; if restrictions operate to hinder the sale of
the fiery fluid; if scientific instruction works toward
it's desired end, then let have Pledges persuasion
restrictions and education.
But the saoonists know and fear the power of the
ballot Men become so hardened in appetite so
greedy for the gains of unhoy trade that they will
listen to the voice that would persuade them pledges
sometimes made and broken; instruction is given,
but too often forgotten. The ballot, however, is
in question. 1t is the most powerful means in the
hands of the liquor men, and it is the weapon of the
temperance forces dreaded by the debauchers of
mankind If the ballot is used it should be, laws
will be enacted throwing out the saloons and will
be elected who will enforce the laws.
There is no election that is unimportant There
is candidate who should not be probed There is
measure that should be allowed to 60 through
without the most careful scrutiny. Large things
obvious it is the smaller and apparently innocent
things that should be examined with That citi
who prays for the coming of the kingdom Of
righteousness on earth is not doing his duty is not
making his prayers effective unless he votes right
every occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Alva Aerie, No. S7l. Fraternal Or
der Of Eagles. last night held memorial
services for its deceased members at
Sarepta Hall, which were attended
only by the members Of the order.
The services consisted mainly OF the US
ual rtuali.tic work Of the order.
Impressive memorial. services we're
held last night ut the Belasco Theater.
Washington, under the auspices Of
Aerie No. 1875, Fraternal Order Of
Eagles, for the deceased members OF
that aerie. More than 1000 people
attended and took part in the solemn
scene at Lhc close OF the exercises by
rising and singing in unison, Nearer
My God to Thee.
The principal address of the evening
was made by Representative Thomas
Upton Sisson, of Mississippi, who
spoke on one OF the cardinal principles
OF the Order of Eagles, Equality"
A number OF members OF the order
OF this city we're present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
OXFORD WINS RACE
Scores Easy Victory Over Cambridge
On Same Course rs
Saturday

London, April l-OXford won the
annual race with Cambridge on the
Thames here today scoring an easy
victory. The race was rowed over as
the result of Saturdays fiasco.
The result was foresone conclus-
ion from the start and there was much
less interest than usual in the out
come. Oxford went into the lead at
the first half mile and from then on
il was a procession. although nearing
the finish Cambridge made desper-
ate effort 10 cut down their rival s
lead. but they had shot their bolt
and could not do much as there was
little stacking up on the part of the
Oxford eight.
The winners finished first by 3
lengths.
The official time for the four and
one-quarter miles was % minutes.
three seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
COAL MINERS
REFUSE To WORK.
Four Hundred Thousand Operatives
Idle Pending Referendum
Vote.
TO AVERT STRIKE IF POSSIBLE
Large Coal Companies State That No
Effort Will Be Made to Resume
Operations at Mines.

Cleveland, O.. April Action in
the biluminous coal miners wage con-
troversy shifted Today from The seat
OF long conference with the operators
here 10 the district headquarters and
mining coi0nes wnere more than
100000 soft coal miners refused 10
work today. In remaining idle the
miners obeyed an order from presi-
dent White OF the United Mine Work
ers, 10 suspend operations pending
a referendum vote on the Scale Com
compromise effected in Cley-
Gland.
White left here for the interna-
tional headquarters in indianapolis.
Before re-opening negotiations with
the anthracite operators ir philadel-
phia April 10, he will visit his mother
in O.":;lloosa. Iowa, where she is
i'll. That the anthracite miners dur
ing their temporary suspension. which
became effective also Today. may be
asked TO vote on wage compromise
in addition to the strike question,
was the belief OF President White
before leaving here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
OLIVET TO CALVARY.

In accordance with we'll established d
custom at St. Paul 8 Church, the choir
will sing an appropriate service during
Holy Week. The selection this year
will be "0livet to Calvary" by Mann.
der, which they have rendered SO sue
cessfully several times. The service
will SetomorroW evening at s O'Clock.
The regular soloists OF the choir will he
assisted by the well.known singers. Mr..
Kenneth Ogden, tenar, and Mr.. j.
Harris franklin, baritone. At the
fertory, which will be FOR the choir
fund, Miss Kast will play Violin solo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
ADVENT OF SPRING.

March, with it's leonine characteris-
tics, passed away yesterday with
lamb-like docility. The weather was
ideal, and the great mass of the COM
munity was moving to and fro during
the day. In the afternoon the wes-
tern and northern suburbs were
teeming with people anxious once
more to stroll amid natures scenery.
The cortege was moving after the sun
had disappeared behind the western
hills.
Conditions today have been equal
ly as pleasant. Apart from the
pranks of the little ones, All-Fool's
Day has not been the occasion for
many practical okes. The coming Of
the day, however, brings to mind
laughable "sells" OF bygone years.
Many years ago 4 rumor gained cur
rency that on the last day Of March
a prehistoric skeleton had been un-
earthed at the east end of the Wilkes
Street tunnel, where the railway COM
pany was making repairs. Early the
next morning people began to gather
from all sections of the city, some of
whom were as much interested in
the reported "tind" as the old doctor
in the play of "The Virginia Mum
N.Y." who imagined he had prepared
a concoction that would restore to life
contemporaries of the Pharaohs. At
ter many had arrived on the scene
it was suggested that it was the 1st
Of April, when the victims quietly
stole away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
THREE MONTHS SENTENCE.

Early last night Officers Roland and
Scott saw youth attempting to open
the north door OF the Lee School Build
ing on Prince street. The officers ap-
preached and took him in charge.
They found the youth using a key
which belonged to passenger coach.
He was taken to the station house
where lie gave his name as John Ste.
vens. He said lie was from Lynch
burg and Lad come to this city to seek
employment, and having no place to
pend the night, he attempted to open
the school house door. Stevens had
a number OF letters and postal cards in
his possession and two keys. The ac-
cused was sentenced 10 serve three
months in Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
CAMERON CLUB HOLDS SESSION

The ca ameron Club held q most in
teresting session on Saturday afternoon
at Lee Camp Hall. A most interest.
ing paper was read by Miss Elizabeth
Potts, on her personal experience in
Guam, which was made particularly
attractive by number OF souvenirs
and photographs which she exhibited.
The other paper OF the evening was
read by Mrs. John l.eadbeater, the sub
ject being Spanish Dances and Gus
TOMS" aud was very interesting and
complete and was illustrated by some
Spanish dancing by the Misses katha-
riEe Hanxlnrst, Lena Ramsay, Con-
stance Weaver, Syble Davis. Janet
Brown, Gene Roberts, OF the gYmna-
sium OF the Friends Select School.
Washington, who we're accom-
panied and led by Miss Sue
Anne Wilson. The musical num-
bers, too, were very attractive being
the Torreodor Song from Carmen sung
by Mrs. M. w. O'BrieD and "Juanita"
sung by Mrs. Sherman Fowler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
Joint CONFER ENCE.

A joint conference OF representatives
of the Chambers OF Commerce OF Rich
mend, Washington and Alexandria, was
held in Washington this afternoon for
the purpose ofaffectine permanent Or
gonization OF the Richmond- Washing
ton Division of the Quebec Miami IN
ternational Highway Association.
Messrs. r. S. Jones, G. S. 7. Burke,
A. d. Brockett, James NJ. Duncan, J..
Y. Williams, and J. P. Preston repre-
sented the Chamber OF Commerce OF
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
POLICE COURT

IJusticc Fl. p. CATION, Presiding.
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Theodore Rodgers. charged with a
misdemeauor, was turned over to the
authorities OF Fairfax county.
William Faison, colored. charged
with stealing bicycles, was sent to jail
for twelve month";.
Henry Corder, charged with oisor-
derly conduct at the uuion Station,
war fined So.
William Sutherland. charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, was
fined $5.
Maggie Jones and Mamie Thornton,
both colored, charged with disorderly
conduct, we're fined IS each.
A man. charged with disorderly
conduct, forfeited bis collateral by fail
ing to appear. Another man. charged
with similar offeose, was dismissed.
Ike Fortune and Charles Jones, both
colored, charged with disorderly con-
duct, were fined S. each.
John Stevens, charged with attempt.
lug to force an entrance to Lee School
Building, was sent TO jail for three
months.
Herbert Willis, colored, charged with
assaul.ing Lena Stewart, colored, ws'
aned $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
WITNESSES TRANSFERRED.

With the permission OF Speciai
Agent Watkins. OF the Department Of
Justise, May Manuel and Marie New
man, young women who have been
held in the Alexandria since March 10
as witnes. es in the case OF q Mason
Smith, held for court on charge Of
pandering, we're yesterday delivered
into the custody OF MIS-. Emma l..
Robertson. OF Washington. national
secretary OF the Florence Criitenton
Homes. They left for Washington, ts-
companied by Mrs. Robertson, imme-
diateIy after their release.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
A WEEK OF SORROW.

One week from today, should the
weather be propitious, the little ones
accompanied by many Of their elders,
will be observing Easter Monday, the
penitential season having expired, and
the severe winter having become
recollection. We have entered into
the last week of the Lenten season,
period sacred to both Jew and Gen
tile, from the fact that one OF the
most interesting feasts OF the Heb
rev people is this year synchromous
with holy week. The Jews will meet
tonight in their synagogues and
homes and recount the thrilling ex-
perience of the ancient progenltors
of the race in making their exodus
from the land of the Pharaohs under
the most thrilling conditions. A large
percentage of the followers of the
Author of the Christian faith will
continue their meditations on the SOL
emn scenes connection with His last
days upon earth. and the terrible Or
deal through which he passed. Upon
the advent of next Sunday morning,
shouts of hallelujahs will go up
throughout the civilized world and
sackcloth and ashes will give way to
Joy and gladness. Easter bells will
ring out notes proclaiming Messiah's
resurrection, while choirs will peal
forth the strains of "Joy to the earth,
the Lord has come" May the les
sons taught during this sacred sea-
son follow throughout the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
COLONIAL DRAMA

As already announced, the Alumnae
OF St. Mary's Academy will present
April 22%d q play entitled "A Page
from Colonial Times" q new adapta-
lion OF an old and popular drama.
which promises to be one OF the best
entertainments ever given by amateurs
in our city. 1t will present many fea.
lures Ct the later Colonial days, and
as neither labor nor expense is being
spared IN its presentation, the twenty
five young women taking part hope to
present q program that will reflect
credit on their Alma Mater and at the
same time help materially toward the
enlarsing OF the Academy library to
which the proceeds will be applied.
Tickets are already on sale at poDula"
prices they may be secured from the
members OF the organization, at the
the Academy or at Warfield's Drug
s:'ssfre' 8{itts .cats- n,ay br = servee}:rz :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
S. VI. DENT PROMOTED.

s. NJ. Dent, one OF the most popular
young men in Alexandria, has been
promoted to the position OF travelling
passenger agent o! the Southern Rail
gay with headquarters in Boston. Mr.
Dent for some time has beeu in charge OF
the excursion department OF the South
ern in the general passenger agents
Office in Washington. He will leave
this week for his new position. His
suut, Mrs. Eva G. Musbbach, will also
move from Alexandria to Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
COL. MARSHAL'S FUNERAL.

The funeral services for Col. Al
bert B. Marshall who died on last Fri
day took place at his home at River
side yesterday afternoon and this
morning special train was run from
Riverside to Arlington cemetery
where the body was inferred. The
services yesterday afternoon were
conducted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter,
rector of Grace Episcopal church, and
the Alexandria Lodge of Elks, OF
which Col. Marshall was a member.
Robert S. Barrett, the newly elect
ed Exalted Ruler of the lodge, deliv-
cred an eulogy. The pail bearers
were: Harry B. Quinn, J. w. B. Pet
tey, Frederick P. Russell, George X.
Pickett, Thomas NJ Dunbar, and
James e. Martin, all Of the Alexan-
dria Lodge of Elks.
BOY SCOUT MEETING.
All the boys OF Alexandria nave
been invited by the Scout Master ot
Troop NJ. l to attend mass meeting
which will be held at their headruar'
ters tonight. An interesting program
has been arranged aud a large attend
ance is expected. At tonight's meet:
ing arrangements will be made to ut.
tend the Boy Scouts Camp Fire which
is to be held at the Arcade in Washing
ton on Saturday April 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
Train Strikes BOULDER.

Bristol. Tenn, Apr. live men
we're seriously lojured early today when
4 southbound freight train on the Nor
folk and Western struck boulder
which had fallen ou the track at the
fish hatchery nenr Wytheville.
Engineers Rohert Mason OF Bristol and
Sam Pettil,. ef Roanoke, were both
scalded when ,hs engiIas ,urhedaur'
carrying niue cars into the ditch with
them.
A special train train left here TO taEe
care OF the wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
COLORED ORGANIZATION.

A meeting OF colored residents OF
this city was held in Hallowell School
Building yesterday afternoon for the
purpose OF organizing the Colored
Peoples COOPERATIVE Association the
object o! which is to better the condi-
10 OF the colored race. City SuperIn-
tendent Of Schools, w. H. Sweeney,
called the meeting to order aud stated
its purposes. Remarks we're made by
several persons who we're present. The
following oficerr we're elected: Edward
Dixon, ir., president; Moilie A Tanc;l.
vice president, K. D. Lyies, secretary
and j. F. Parker treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
Names of Those Who Will Run in
Democratic Primary Filed With
Committee Today
CONTEST WILL BE LIVELY
All Of the Candidates Are At Work
and Are Making an Active Can
yass for Office.

The campaign for Offices under the
city government to be decided by u
Democratic primary on April 23rd,
started in earnest today.
BY resolution Of the city Democ: at
ic committee today at noon was the
date set for the filing of notices of
the determination to run for Office and
although there were many rumOrs in
circulation as to who would be in the
race, not until noon today was a de-
cision reached by many Of the canGi-
dates.
The following list Of candidates is
as follows:
For Mayor
Albert y. Brockett
Hubert Snowden
For Alderman-lst Ward.
j. NJ. Hill
Richard Roland, Jr.
For Council-lst Ward.
II. r. Burke ,ss
E. S. Leadbeater
+. G. Spinks, Jr.
For Alderman-2nd Ward.
W. w. Ballenger
For Council-2md Ward
K. D. Brumback
Frank Mason
M. J. Mcfarland
Howard w. Smith
For Alderman-3rd Ward.
Henry X. Field ~.
Tor G6uncii--ard ward.
J. r. Harrison
X. l.. Monroe
For Alderman.--ith Ward
J. J. Fitzgerald
T. E. Dyson
For COuncil--ith Ward.
Albert Bryan
w. G.. LeHew
Charles p. Marshall
A. A. Paul
1t is believed by those familiar with
he situation that the contest will be
,ne of the hottest that Alexandria has
,ver known. All the candidates are
earnestly at work and are making an
active canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Charles Fl. Jarins, one Of the best
known merchants OF Washington, yes.
terday was baptized at the Sixth Pres
byterian Church. Az is Well-known,
Mr.. Javins is a native OF this city.
Mrs. Virginia Sclectman, vile OF
Redmond Selectman, died st her home
at Occoquan yesterday. Besides her
husband the deceased leaves three chill
dren.
The infant daughter OF Mr.. James
and Mrs. Louise Nails died last
night at her parents home. oil pnke
street.
In the Circuit Court for,tbe City in
vacation today Mrs. Elizabeth Astryke
qualified rs administrators OF the estate
OF Peter Astryke, deceased.
In the clerk s office OF The Corpora
ton Court today deed was recorded
from w. H. and G. T. Hellmuth con.
veying to The City Council OF Alexan.
dria the lot on the northwest corner OF
Cameron and West streets which is to
used "a the site for the new high school
building. A deed was also recorded
from w. .. Davis to Lucy May Davis
transferring 10 the latter house and lot
No. 223 south Pitt street.
The Washington and Alexandria
Ferry Company are today paying the
interest on their bonds.
The Woman's Auxiliary, TO r. F
Camp, will meet in Con feueraie Fete-
rams Building tomorrow evening At
: 80 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01

FIND TRACE OF FUGlTIVES.
Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards
Cut OF from Assistance-Expec
Capture in "a Hours.

MI. Airy, y. c.. April THE same
blood hounds that disprOyed the
srory OF Henry Clay Bcattie. the Rich.
mond wife murderer. today took uI
the trail OF The Two survivors OF the
outlaw Allen band in the laurel COW
cred mountains Of the BuzZard' 5
R0osl section
The dogs. which were brought
from the state farm Yesterday. were
taken out by Il small posse early to-
day. and the trail was taken up from
the lhicket-enclosed cave where the
posses yesterday found traces OF Sid
ma Allen and Wesley Edwards. the
only outlaws still at large. The
place showed traces Of hurried flight
and with every pass and gap closely
guarded. the detectives and the dep
uty sheriffs felt sure that the two
would be captured within twenty
four hours.
They are now now cut OF from
all assistance Their food supply is
practically exhausted. and before long
they will be forced the detectives
believe, 10 return to civilization to
buy supplies. If they do come ont of
the hills their capture is practically
assured for small forces have been
posted at every settlement prepared
TO give battle TO the hunted men. al
sight.
The mountain cunning of Sidna
Allen, the chief Of the outlaw family
has evidently been shaipened BY the
long chase. The detectives were but
an hour or Two behind him and his
companion when they found the hid
ing place yesterday, and the posse
was confident they would have the
outlaws before this morning. But
Allen. leading his companion through
the laurel thickets in the heights sue
ceeded in eluding the pursucrs, leav-
ing scarcely the semblance OF trail
10 be followed. But the detectives
today will have the dogs. and Keeper
Layne from the state farm who will
handle the animals, declared when
he started out with the posse, that
not even the heavy growth of under
brush and timber would enable the
outlaws 10 evade the hounds.
When the posse left Mt. Airy. De-
tective FeltS felt certain that the
long chase through the mountains
would end in pitched battle. He
expressed the BELIEF that Allen and
Edwards have located themselves in
some we'll sheltered cave or thicket,
and while without food or supplies.
have determined TO sell their lives
dearly. All they have left is their
guns and ammunition. and Felts be-
lieves they will prefer death in des-
perate battle TO capture and prosecu-
lion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
TR AIDES COUNCIL.

The Alexandria Trades Coun-
Gil will hold . special meeting
at $ o'clock tonight for the
,of formulating. 4 settot cuts
tions concerning organized labor which
will be propouuded TO the candidates
for Office in the coming primary which
will be held April 2%. These questions
when answered by the candidates will
be submitted to a general committee
OF the Trades Council. which organiza.
ton, in turn. will submit them to the
other bodies identified with it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
JUDGE HARRISON DESIGNATED

Governor Mann has designated
Judge Thomas w. Harrison. OF Win
chester. to hold a part of the present
term OF the Circuit Court for the city OF
Alexandria. judge J. r. +. Thornton.
to hear the case OF Sinclair against
Fairfax. Counsel for both sides asked
that Judge Harrison be designated to
sit in the case. The date set for the
trial is April Sth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
CONTRACT AWARDED.

Julian D. Knight has been awarded
contract to erect for John ID. Matter,
= two. story brick residence on south
Fairfax street, near Gibbon street. at
an estimated cost OF $1,000. The
building will contain eight rooms, bath,
laundry and pantry. and all modern
improvements. A brick dwel!iug on
the same square has just been com
pIetei by Mr.. Knight snd is offered for
reut.i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
NATIONAL BANK ORGANIZED.

Announc, cement is made OF the Nun
sew National Bank in Washington with
capitol OF $4,000 which is to be To-
catod in the Munsey Building on Penn
sylvania Ayenne. Among the incorpo-
rators and directors IS Carroll Pierce,
vice presidento OF the Citizens National
Bank OF this city. 1t is said that the
organization OF the Munsey Trust Co.,
has been postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
TEN NEW HOUSES.

Schuler Bros. contracted with Jos.
F. Rodgers, builder today. TO erect ten
houses on King street. Five OF them
are to be built just west OF the old Vlr'
giuia House and FIVE in Pentagon PARK.
These houses will be designed With a
special view to beauty and convenience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
A CARD.

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Mayor Of Alexandria,
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic primary to be held on anril
%, and promise, if elected, to use my
every endeavor to advance the city's
welfare. My lifelong interest in
the city anr my thirty years service
in the Common Council is my record
upon which | stand.
HUBERT SNOWDEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
ELKs' INSTALLATION TONIGHT.

Tonight promises to be one OF the
most important meetings to be held by
the Elks Lodge this year. The re-
Gently elected officers will be Installed
by District Deputy J. A. Weesver OF
Roanoke WHO arrived here today Fol-
lowing the installation there will be q
social session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-01
BOY SCOUT MEETING.
Notice to Voters.

| hereby announce myself 4 candI-
date for the Board of Aldermen from
the Fourth Ward, subject TO The Dem
ocratic primary on April 23rd, and
solicit the support of the voters.
THOMAS f. DYSON.