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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
ALLEGED MURDERER
Colored Man Arrested in Richmond
on Suspicion of Committing
Murder in Alexandria.

Chief Goods has received the follow
ing from Chief Werner, OF the klcn J.
mond police force, relative to the al
rest in that city Of 81 negro named Sam
Allen, who is suspected of committing
q murder in Alexandria several years.
ago.
Il beg to acknowledge tho rrce,pt
of yours OF the 10Th instant relative
to murder committed in your city
about six years ago, and to advise that
this department has under arrest one
Sam Allen, alias Shorty" colored,
who i, being held Tor your department
charged with murder. | also beg to
advise that Robert Fuller and Johu
Drew, both colored, we're with Sam
Allen when he committed this murder
and have volunteered this information
to this department and are ready to
90 to your city and testify. | also
wish to advise that the foreman
whom the negroes are now working
for is the same man that thew worked
for near the city when the murder was
com mlILGu, dOu TIC CihiuICs tpne AVA
what he heard around the camp near
Alexandria and also while here thai
there cannot be any mistake about not
having the right man. He also states
that the two witnesses are reliable
uen, so with the prischer in custody
and your witnesses ready. consider
it perfectly safe to have your warrant
issued and seud for him. Advise when
YOU will do this for the purpose OF
handling him in the courts until
officer aud papers arrive. "
On tue first OF November 1908, q
colored man named Richard Mills was
found MORALLY wounded by pistol
ball in lot near the northwest corner
OF Princess and Fairfax streets. Mills
died few days later. The police on
the Sth OF November arrested Hughes
King and Sarah Gaskins, both colored,
on suspicion Of knowing something
about the murder, but nothing could
be brought against them TO warrant
bringing them into the court, and thew
we're released. 1t is believed that this
is the murder referred TO by the ChIel
OF Police OF Richmond. Chief Goods
will take prompt action in the matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING.
Rainy Weather of Yesterday Gull
minated in Storm Slight
Damage Reported.

A dense fog settled over Alexandra
towards the close of Yesterday, aud
after dark the weather continued
threatening. About ten O'Clock the
wind, which had been from the north-
east and east during the day, vsered to
the south anil soon gained considerable
force. A torrential rain followed ac-
companied by thunder aud lightning
The storm was short.lived, however,
and comparatively little damage re-
suited hereabouts. A tree was blown
down on Payne street, between King
and Cameron, and l. telephone pole
was Frustrated on the same square
Limbs were blown from trees IN differ
ent sections of the city.
After the subsistence Il the storm It
was found that one OF the piers OF the
electric railway bridge over Huntlhg
Creek was dammsea ,zbnt this is be-
lieved to have been caused by the pres
sure OF ice upon it and not by the
.torn. The damage was repaired dur
the night and trains have been passing
over tile bridge as usual today.
Before morning high westerly VIM
set in, aud clearing and colder weather
followed.
The glare Ct lightning and the roll
ing thunder was hailed with delight, 4:
these elements at this time are gener
ally supposed to be ominous OF the vlr
tua! ending of wintry weather, and th'
old saying that thunder and Lightning
arouses the snakes who have hlberma
ted during the cold months. was oft re
peated. 1t is an indication also tha
the fishing season is drawing near.
The ice which had been churned int
myriad fragments by steamers durin;
the past days had virtually disappease'
this morning, and the old Potomac bat
assumed its normal condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
MILLER'S PLAY SCORES SUCCESS

'And Little Child Shall Lead
Them,n the attraction at the Opera
House by Miss Turner and her players
proved to be screamingly funoy
comedy drama with plenty OF drama.
tic moments. 1t is from the pen OF
the late NJ. B. Miller and is play
worthy the efforts OF any writer. 1t
not only affords Miss Turner tho Or
portunity OF displaying some OF her
best work as a child actres' but also
gives to Mr.. Barry, the comedion OF
the company, who is liked very much
here, chance to portray boy role
which he does to perfection and shar s
with Miss Turner the honors OF the
bill. Mr.. Hammond, as Bees"
father, gives very clever portrayal OF
the burglar. The play should be seen
to be appreciated aud it will be given
for the last time this evening. To-
morrow evening The Chorus Girl"
will be given and also Saturday matinee
and evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
LOCAL BREFITIES

\ deed has been recorded in the
clerks office OF the Corporation Court
from Charles T. BrawDer ct al. to Frank
Michelhach transferring to the latter 4
house and lot on the west side OF Alfred
street, between King and Prince.
There was no session OF the Police
Court TODAY.
w. 2. Graves will nave Friday and
Saturday some very cheap poultry
and country butter al &c to SOC per
pound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

All those who are to help serve the
Masonic banquet tonight are in quite
furry getting up thdr Martha
Washington. costumes which they
will all don. and with their powdered
hair and patches make the scene of
the banquet an exceptionally beautiful
one. I: is quite An original idea for
the ladies serving a banquet to BIZ in
custom and is always appreciated and
remarked on by the visiting Masons as
well as those OF Alexandria, who ap-
preciate this effort on the part OF the
ladies to add to their evenings enjoy :
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, 18th and G Streets,
WASHINGTON, D. G..
These are Anniversary Days
With Us

And we are fttingly celebrating the event with an
Anniversary Sale offerings in special values which
every department the establishment contributes
An annual occasion. bue filled with greater value
ing opportunities than before in similar sale
So many large lots of desirable merchandise have
never before been ncludedcertan it is that the val
ues have been equaed by us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo'
ole of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Mrs. E. B. Watson and sons, Chris.
kew and Edward. OF Philadelphia are
visiting Miss Mary Carlin on Duke
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Announcement have been received
here OF the marriage of Miss Alverta
Stuart Egerton, daughter OF Mis-.
Robert O. Egerton, OF Petersburg, TO
Mr.. John Stevens Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

DR.. and Mrs. Joseph w. Egglcston,
OF Richmond have announced the
marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth
Miles to Hunter NJ. Mcclure. The
ceremony took place on Monday Feb,
ruarv y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Just received few large Turkeys at
1Sc per pound, 50 Dressed Chickens
at 12Llc pound w. p. Woolls & Son,
ROYAL and Wolfe street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Let the little ones come and forbid
them not, for the Buster Brown shoes
are the goods for the tot, and the
misses, too we almost forgot, can
dress real stylishly from the Buster
Brown lot, sold by Marshall.a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Miss Margaret Black who has been
the guest for some time of Miss Marv
Phillips has returned to her home in
WoodbIne, Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

The gentlemen Of the Friday Night
r,uchre Club entertained the iladles,
first by euchre at the residence OF Mrs.
B. We'll and later by very elaborate
spread at Ranlmel's Hotel. The prizes
were won by Mr. J. Bernheimer, Mr..
\. Dricius, Mis- &C. Hsmmerslough
and MisslJ. Blondheim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Mrs. Claude A Swanson, arrived
today TO be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert w. Anderson, on Prince
street for a short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22
Hamilton & Co.
ESTABLISH ED 1857
Burke & Herbert

Moae.n-y equipped Tor banking in
It's various branches.
Deposites received subject to check a.
Iight Collections made on all points.
High-grlde investment securities
bought and sold.
Letters of Credit and Foreign Ek
change furnished
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
A Savings Department in which ir
terest is allowed on deposits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Miss Salle kemper. OF Washington
is the guest OF Mrs. Edward H. KEN
per, in Rosemout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Col. w. E. Reppert, of Columbus,
Ohio, formerly superintendent OF the
National Cemetery OF Culpeper, Va.
has been appointed and is now in
charge OF the National Cemetery Of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Mrs. X. B. Adams OF Rosemont has
returned home after a pleasant visit to
friends and relatives at Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Mis- Elizabeth Randolph who has
been the guest OF Miss Sophie Tackett
left Tuesday for Der home in Chariot
lesvile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-22

Honest values; honest representation
-iewelry, diamonds. silverwarp, pre-
nous stones, cut glass, etc, that are
priced risht-that'S the poiry OF this
establishment coupled with polite,
courteous attention.
You'll always tiUd excellent stocks
here for seectiou--you' always find
our lpriceS as low as the value Of our
merchandise permits.
Stop in and see for yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
PROMINENT SELMA
 MAN |SSTR|CKEN
T. M. Johnson Suffers Seri- 0us Paralysis Stroke
 Bankers to Meet

Selma. December 2S.==(speoial) Al Johnson. a well known business man of Selma, was stricken with paralysis al his home on Mabry street late Friday aft ernoon and later was taken to an nflrm- ary for treatment. Mr. Johnsonsis well known throughout Central Alabama and has been engaged in business here for a number of years. His condition is con- sidered extremely critical by the attend ing physicians.
 A meeting of the stockholders for the three principal banks of Selma has been called to be held during the early part of January. At the meetings of these stockholders there Is no doubt but the present officers will again be elected for the coming year. The yearly statements of the different banks will also show q very material increase in the amount of business of the year, as well as a very large increase in the amount of deposits in the different banks of tho city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
GRANT INJUNCTION AGA|NSTl. & N.

Louisville, Ky, December 2s.-Applica- ton for an injunction by tho Western Union Telegraph company 10 prevent the Louisville and Nashville railroad from removing the telegraph company's equip ment from the road was granted here today in federal court.
 The injunction applies to the wires along the entire system.
 The telegraph company will now pash its suit to condemn a right of way along the railroad. The contract between the telegraph company and the railroad eX- pired last August. The road has been seeking since to have the Western Gnlcn company remove it's wires and poles
 Following the announcement by the court of the injunction, counsel for the Louisville and Nashville submitted re- quest for a bond of s250.O0o 10 De fur nished by the Western Union to cover any damages that might accrue. The rairoal also set forth the telegraph company was indebted to it for sl10,0oo. This was said to be due for right of way rental during the last three months. The court took action on all except tbis clause. The injunction granted is to hold until condemnation proceedings are concluded in the various states where the Western Union company conteEl- plates a right of way along the Louis vile and Nashville railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
.DEL|R|UM LEADS
 ID MANS ARREST
Sentence Uttered While Il) Connects Atzenholfer
 With Crime

Trenton. \. J.. December 2S.-Senteuees that escaped his lips while he was deli- rious from fever led To the arres. to- day of William Atzenholfer on the charge of having attacked Miss Lueila Marshall, who recently died from H. juries she received.
 According to the prosecutor. Atzen- holfer said he had attacked Miss Mar shall by mistake. thinking she was some one else. The physician who heard his rawlings told the prosecutor. and the latter arranged to have a detective ae- company him to the house, where Atzen- holfer lay in They went into m ad- joining room and while the doctor talked with his patient about tine crime, they took down what he said
 Full details of the alleged eontes- sion have not been made public
 Early today the prosecutor and the de- tective took the man to the scene of tho crime, and on returning to the city locked themselves and the prisoner in q room in the courthouse. where they were found this afternoon by newspaper men.
 Atzenholfer was arrested in connection with the case q few days after the at tack, but was released because of no ev.- denee against him. Later he became i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
KELLOGG DEFENDS
 COURTS OF NATION
Condemns What He Terms Disposition to Criticise
 Judiciary

Omaha, Neb., December 2s.-Frank B.. Kellogg of St. Paul. Minn., speaking be- fore the Nebraska State Bar association here today. defended the integrity of the American judiciary and condemned what he said was a disposition to crit icise the courts. He declared that of all the branches of the government the judicial in his opinion was the least sub Sect to the exercise of arbitrary power, to scandal. or some proportion of i'm proper influences. The speaker said he believed it to be a fact that the supreme court of the United States is the most progressive and liberal branch of this government and that it has always been solicitous of the rights of the people, He further said
 "There seems to be a disposition to crit icise the courts. A certain class of poit- ical orators and the public press have been incorporate and unreasonable in such criticism. I do not deprecate dis cussion of judicial decisions and reason able criticism thereof Such discussion often brings good results.
 ''But what I do deplore Is reckless and unfounded statements which tend to de- stroy respect for the judicial branch of the government, and to weaken it's au- thority and influence in the common- wealth, for in republic, government in it's final analysis is the will of the ma- jority.
 "Respect for laws and for the courts is absolutely a necessary basis of all good government The people who arc de- nouncing the supreme court as reaction ary and the last resort of the vested interests. should remember that but for the measer decisions of that court, com mencing with those written by John Mar shall and ending with the latest deci- sion under the commerce clause, the na- ton would have been powerless before the greatest combinations of wealth and power that any age has ever seen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
MEXICO TO FLOAT
 A BIG BOND ISSUE

Mexico City. December sS.--Minister of Finance Ernesto Madero in the Cham ber of Deputies tonight said: T expect in two or three days to be able to give you good news from London
 It was understood he referred to the floating in London of the 40,00o000 pesos bond issues for the authorization of which Congress recently passed bill.
 The railway strike situation is un- changed. the management Of tho MeSi- can Railway system maintaining It's at titude of n-compliance with the de- mands of the striking mechanics.
 The rebels are gaining headway in tho state of Durango. Today they burned the railroad station at Yerbanis, between Torreon and Durango and also destroyed some bridges on tho same line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Kern to Quit Case

Washington, December 2S.-Senator Kern of counsel for the defendants when told of the verdcts at Indianapo- lis today declared the cases would be appealed. He said preparations for the appeal were made in advance to dis count the verdicts and he added these would be made to the United States circuit court of appeals. Further than this Senator Kern declined 10 com ment.
 Senator Kern does not expect to con tinue as counsel for the convicted men in the dynamite conspiracy case because of the pressure of his duties in the Senate. It was said today tbat MT. Kern, when he associated himself with counsel for the defense, did nor expect the trial would continue long enough to keep him away from Wash- ing ton.
 Frank Morrison. secretary of the American Federation of Labor, declined to comment on the verdicts at India napolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
LELAND HUME HEADS BENEFIT COMMITTEE

Nashville, December 2s.-The en1- ployes benefit fund committee. whiah will control the sick benefit and pen sions for employees of the Southern Beli and Cumberland Telephone and Tele- graph companies, has organized with Leland Hume of Nashville, vice presi- dent of both companies. as chairman. and K. R. sharp as secretary. An- nouncement of tho pension plan is made conspicuous. A male employc, 50 years old and over, and of a score of years service, can be retired on a pension and the same applies to men of 25 years service and o5 years old. For females the age limit is fivo years under The pension applies also to employees of 90 years work Pensions are based on pay the minimum being SEQ monthly Various sick, disability and accident provisions are made. the extent of tho benefits being based on terms of ser vice. There are 1t,o00 employees in tho two companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
SANE NEW YEARS
 EVE ADVOCATED

Chicago December 2S.-Letters contains ing resolutions for q sane New Years eve were received today by every mlnis- ter in Chicago with the request that each territory have resolutions adopted along similar lines. The letters and enclosed resolutions were adopted by tho heads of the Chicago Law and Order league and the Anti-Saloon league. The ministers also are invited to attend mass meet ing on next Monday at a downtown church. From this meeting committee will be sent to call on Mayor Harrison and Chief of Police McWeeney and in case these officials take no action against what is td9ned the annual New cars debauch another committee will be en- powered to take legal steps to pre- vent it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
 BURNHAM CASE IN HANDS OF THE JURY

Chicago, December 2s-The fate of Mrs. of the murder of her husband. Herbert E. Burnham, will be placed in the hands Of the jury Monday. When Attorney w. ". O'Brien, who addressed the jury on behalf of the defendant, read the dying statement of Burnham, Mrs. Burnham wepI and held her fingers in her ears to shut out the accusations. In his statement he accused her of shooting him while he was under the influence Of The commonwealth will ask the death penalty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Two Drown in River

Tampa, December 2S.-News was re- eeived here today of the drowning of Carl Hilliard and Raymond Harris two young men of kissimmee. in the Kissin- mee river near here. The first evidence of the tragedy was discovered Friday with the finding of the body of Hilliard near Southport. Harris body has not been recovered. The young men started on trip into the everglades in Hilard's s yacht The Marguerite. They arc said ta have had considerable sum of money with them, but there is no evidence of foul play on l1illiards body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Second Term Boom Launched

Congressman Flood. who represents this district. sat a few seats away. Mir. Flood in the Baltimore convention was one of the Virginia delegation who op- posed the Wilson candidacy and for long time declined 10 consent to swing ing the delegation to MT. Wilson.
 Later Mir. Flood made speech in which he said he thought Mir. Wilson had hardly done justice to the Virginia delegation al Baltimore in commenting on any lack of enthusiasm.
 "If you could have seen the Virginia delegation you would have thought otherwise" he said. "whatever may have been the views of two thirds Of the delegation, I believe, and I can speak for at least one, recognized your wide vision and extraordinary attain ments as the foremost interpreter of public desires for changed conditions. We believe that your administration of eight years will he highly successful"
 4 great demonstrate followed the boom of the second term and Speaker Byrd who headed the Wilson cam paign in Virginia, rose and seconded the boom
 Governor Wilson only smiled William r. McCombs. the democratic national chairman. made the closing speech of the evening and said that the Baltimore convention was family affair."" and that there were now no factions in tho democratic party.
 The banquet ended shortly after mid night with songs and cheers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Mileage Book Probe Adjourns

Charleston, s. C., December 2S.--After taking testimony for two days special examiners conducting tho mileage book hearing for the interstate commerce commission. adjourned the hearing to Washington, where il will be resumed January 15. The hearing was brought on petition from the South Carolina railroad commission. seeking to have interchangeable mileage taken on trains in the state. Seventy railroads in the southeast are interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Freioht Vessel Ashore

San Francisco, December 2S.-The IIar- rman line freighter Workman. with q cargo valued at $S0o000. bound from San Francisco to London, is reported ashore 15 miles south of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The advices were received today by the Chamber of Commerce in q cablegram. The Workman carries a crew of 60 and cleared November 1T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
To Hold DuraZZO

Vienna. Austria, December 2S-General Popovitcll, commander of the Servian garrison at Durazzo, is credited here today with the declaration that neither he nor his troops will recognize any orders to evacuate Albania. They say they will defend the positions they oc- cupy even against the decisions of the London conference or orders from Bell grade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Buckley's Friends Jubilant

Davenport Ia, December 2S.--Tho seven men and three women who mort gagged their homes to raise money to provide Daniel Buckleys bond today were jubilant when they learned he was acquitted in the verdict Buckley has lived in Davenport for many years and was secretary of the Davenport Struc- tural Iron Workers union at the time the Davenport locomotive works plant was blown up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Bordwell Not Surprised

Los Angeles. December 2s.-"I am not surprised at the verdict" said Walter Bordwell. who presided at the trial of the McNamaras, today.
 "The charges on which they were tried in Indianapolis were very mild in some cases and believe some of them could be convicted of other crimes in various states J. D. Fredericks, the district attorney