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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
NET rs WOVEN
AROUND MRS. j. EE.

MontroSe. Pa, Jan. 2j.-Wlth ler
1Ayear-old daughter at her side
supporting her and showing by her
attitude that she believes her moth
ar innocent Mrs. Minnie Lee sdt calm
" in the crowded court room today
and listened 10 the State weave ABOUT
her a chain of circums1antial evidence
that might send her 10 The salloHS.
She heard unmoved the stories or the
states witnesses that she had threat
ened to Kill her husband rather than
to give him up TO another woman
ond IN tho statements OF the doctors
wbo nerformed the autopsy I'll at they
found arsenic in mis- stomach.
Friends and relatives testified that
Mrs Lee often ouarreled with her
husband because OF his att 4ntions
TO Mrs. Rose SherrIck. Mary Lee.
sister of the dead man, swore that he
cooked his own meals because hr
feared his wife would poison him.
and she calmly said, while the eyes OF
the defendant were kept fixed on her
face, that she had told the dea man
that his wife had TOLD her she YOU'D
rather follow him TO his grave than
to give him up to the other woman.
Dr. Lyons. who was called when
Lee was taken III. and DR.. John
Marsh OF the University o. pennsyi-
vania both said that the cause OF
ieath WAS arsenical poisoning. The
prosecutor said he would prove that
Mrs. Lee had a neighbor buy ar.
senic for her short time before her
husbands death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
WEDDINGS.

Mr.. NJ. Allen Nails and Miss Christ.
lama Thaler we're married last night
at the parsonage OF the First Baptist
Church by Rev. DR.. ". F. Watson.
The ceremony was followed by recep-
ton ut the residence OF the BRIDES
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fl. Zimmerman. The young couple
who have embarked upon the sea OF
lie ~ man and wife have the best Of
wishes OF host OF friends. The groom,
n popular printer, began his apprentice
ship in the Gazette Office, and the BRIDE
since her early teens has been an at
tachc of the paper. Throughout the
wears she has We'd in the work OF pub
fishing the Gazette. She has ever en-
joyed the esteem OF those with whom
she has mingled, and her iellow-em-
ployees tender the young couple the
hearty congratulations aud good wishes
which they so we'll deserved.
Miss Mary Hohenstine and Mrs.
Minnie Jones attended the bride and
Mr.. Jack Howard, acted as best man.
The bride was handsomely gowned 10
crems wolfe. They will reside at the
residence OF the sroom's parents at the
corner OF Duke and Fairfax street.
Miss Lolita V. Nal and Gardner J..
Griffith, both OF Washington, were
married at the parsonage Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South, yester-
day afternoon, by the Rev. II. NJ. Can
Ter. The couple we're accompanied TO
this city by Miss Bernice Shaw and
Acting Lent. J. r. Roberts. OF the po.
lice department, who went TO the par
sonage with them and assisted at the
nuptials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
NEGRO. NAY 1E
SENT TO CHAIR.

New York. Jan. 25.-That the fin
ger prints left on a silver cigarette
case will send Joseph Roberts. q ne
gro. TO the electric chair for the muir
der of Isaac Vogel. New York and
Trenton, y. j.. jeWeler. was the firm
belief of the states attorneys, who
Today closed their case against the
negro
Among the witnesses called today
were Mrs. Isaac Vogel, widow OF the
dead diamond merchant. who testi-
fed that silves fohgain pen found
in Roberts pockerssselohged to her
husband. Mrs. Vogel collapsed as
she identified the pen. and had TO he
carried out Of the court room.
Captain Joseph A. Faurot OF the
Criminal Identification Bureau OF the
Police Department, was recalled and
testified that the finger prints on
the cigarette case which was stolen
from Vogel's body, were the same as
those made by Roberts when he was
arrested in April. 1911. for larceny
and later when he was arrested for
the Vogel murder.
The defense when il opened itsi
case declared il would attempt to-
show that a member Of the VOgel
family committed the murder. All
the witnesses were asked to describe
a quarrel between Mrs. Ethel Shap-
iro and her husband. Mrs. Shapiro
was Vogels daughter, and ii was as!
serted by the defense that Shapiro.
in a quarrel declared he would kill
VOgel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
PROGRAMMES ISSUED.
Preparations For Second Convention
of George Washington Masonic
Memorial Association.

Charles II. Callahan, secretary Of
the local memorial committee having
in charge the erection in this city OF
the masonic memorial to George Wash
ington, has issued the programme for
the meeting OF the National Associa.
ton which vii! be as follows:
February 20th-fniormal Reception
OF Delegates and Special Guests in
Masonic Temple.
First Session, February 2lst. .>- =.
$3.50 a. Opening ceremonies:
Address OF Welcome; Regular Order OF
Business.
100 p. m. Luncheon.
200 D. NJ. Afternoon Session.
800 D. m. Recess for Dinner.
$50 o. m. Night Session. Address
by Hon. C. C. Carlin, Member OF Con-
sress from Virginia.
Second Session, February 22nd.
800 q. m. Invocation: Regular
Order OF Business.
1900 m. Luncheoh
200 D. IN. Reasonable.
22::3O o. m. Reception to Brother VIII.
liam Fl. Taft, President Of the United
States.
800 p. m Adj urn. Pilgrimage to
Mount Vernon, accompanied by Preai.
dent Taft.
ZOO p. m. Stated Communication OF
Washington Lodge, No. %,
A. +. & A. M.
500 p. NJ. Annual Banquet and Gel
ebration of the Birthday OF Gen. George
Washington by Alexandria Washing.
ton Louge, No. Do
As has already been stated, the Me-
mortal Association is composed OF the
grand master aud one representative
from each grand lodge in the United
States. The ceremonies up until the
afternoon OF February 22nd will
be under their direction while
tile banquet and m eelins OF the lodge
On the evening OF the 2ood will be
under the direction OF +. II. Kemper,
master OF Alexandria.
Washington Lodge. The banquet will
be held at Armory Hall and promises
to be a most delightful affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25

Extra ammunition was issued 10
the European soldiers and the men
were ordered to remain al their quar-
ters ready for action.
\ report was circulated this even
ing that the Manchu princes. des-
pitc the cabinets opposition. had
sounded out Japan regarding inter-
vcntion. and that they had received
practical assurances that the Mikado
would step in and check the revolu-
ton.
The cabinet has bitterly opposed
any effort 10 obtain aid from the Jap
anesc. II was pointed out that more
than 800 years ago the last emperor
of the Ming dynasty. beset on every
side by revolutionists. appealed to the
NTanchus for aid. A large army OF
Tartars swept down on the rebels.
nut them to rout and then kicked the
Chinese emperor off the throne. set
ting up the present dynasty. In case
ofJapan interfering, the cabinet be-
lieyed the AIkado would take n SIM
liar course.
Willard D. Straight. agent for J.
p. Morgan, left here today, presum-
ably for Nankin. 1t was reported
that he went over TO talk over the
question of ayhuge loan which the
republican government has request
ed.
Nankin. Jan. 2..-President Sur
Vat Sen received a message from
Slang Yang. stating that the 2,00C
imperialist soldiers who mutinied yes
terday. were preparing TO come tt
Nankin and join the republican army
DR.. Sun Immediately went into con
sultation with his advisers TO see wha'
steps might be taken to prevent thu
imperialists from cutting off the mu
tineers advance to the republican cap
| ital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
TWO At T0RNEYs
TO HELP FISHER.
Samuel G. Brent and John NJ. John.
son to Assist in Annexation
Proceedings.
$4,000 APPROPRIATION IS MADE.
Special Meeting Of Common Council
Yesterday Afternoon Agrees to Appro-
priation by Vote Of Nine to One.

Samuel P. Fisher, corporation at
rorney OF Alexandria. announced this
morning that he had secured Samuel
G. Brent, commonwealth attorney,
and John II. Johnson. 10 assist MN
in the proceedings which have been
instituted in the circuit court OF Al
exandria county 10 have portion
Of Alexandria and Fairfax counties
annexed to The city OF Alexandria. Mr..
Fisher was given authority to secure
necessary legal assistance by me
committees of finance and general
laws. OF council, which will have
the proceedings under their immedI-
ate attention.
The announcement that Messrs.
Brent and Johnson will serve is graf
living to the people who have the an
nexation proposition deeply at heart
as it is confessed that they are among
rho brightest attorneys in the State.
and will be OF the greatest possible
assistance 10 Mr. Fisher in fighting
the case. AS is we'll known, AleXan-
dria county has secured the services
of ex-governor A. J. Montague and
brother 10 assist Commonwealth at
torney Crandall Mackey, and it IS eX-
pected that Fairfax county will have
attorneys TO help Mr.. Ford oppose
the annexation.
The opening OF the case VIII take
place at Alexandria court house on
February 26th. When the proceed
ings. which have been instituted be-
fore Judge Thornton OF the circuit
court will mature.
Al special meeting OF the COM
mon council yesterday afternoon an
Of $4,000 was passed
for the expenses OF conducting the
fight. The resolution had already
been passed by the board OF alder
men. Al yesterdays meeting when
the resolution was considered, on the
first vote there were only nine mem
bers present, and when Mr.. Leadbeat-
or whose name was called first, voted
mo" much to the surprise or the
other members present. it looked as
if the measure would be defeated, rs
it required nine affirmative votes TO;
PASS. Mr.. Smith, however, also voted
no" which gave him the right TO-
move a reconsideration. When Mt.
Monroe entered the chamber a few
seconds later, Mr.. Smith moved q re-
consideration, and the resolution was
passed by a vote Of nine TO one, as fol-
lows: Ayes-Messrs. Snowden'
Burke. Brumback, Smith, Graham
Birrell, Monroe. Swan and Chauncey.
Eo-Nr. Leadbeater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
FORMAL RECEPTION
TO NEW CARDINAL.
Impressive Scenes in St. APatrirk's
Cathedral---7O0 Clergymen
in Procession.
TWO CARDINALS ON THRONES.
Frelates and Priests Escorted by
Knights Of CoIumbus--.-lh0.O 900 Ap-
ply for Admission to Church.

New York, Jan. o5.--With all The an
cient pomp OF the Roman Catholic
church John. Cardinal Farley, was
today formally received into ST. Pat
Tick.s Cathedral. More than 200
clergy. ranking from Archbishop TO
the most humble Of the priesthood.
marched in the procession from the
Cathedral College to the Sacred edi-
flee, while the rear was brought up
BY Cardinal Gibbons OF Baltimore and
Cardinal Farley.
An enormous crowd which required
the services of police reserves to con-
troll. gathered about the Cathedral.
admission TO the edifice was by
ticket and although 100000 applica-
lions had been received. only 5000
could be cared for inside as part OF
the auditorium was reserved for
church orders and dignitaries.
Archbishop Prendergast of Phila-
delphia celebrated solemn Dontiiical
mass. assisted by Right Rev. Mgr.
kearney, Rev. r. VI. Surrey and Rev.
o. VI. Strack. During rhe mass the
two cardinals sal on thrones on OPP
posite sides OF the altar. Around
Cardinal Farley were his deacons
OF honor, Right Rev. Mgr. Mooney.
V. c., and RI. Rev Mgr. Edwards.
V. G.: Cardinal Gibbons had as dea-
cons of honor Mgrs. Flood and Nc
Cready.
The interior Of the Cathedral had
been magnifcently decorat ed. tenn
porary platforms having been arrang-
cd on each side. draped in cardinal
red, and there seats were provided
for the visiting clergy who came from
as far west as Omaha. and as far
south as New Orleans, TO attend. IL
was the first lime in history that one
American cardinal had been the guest
OF fellow American cardinal, and
both prelates showed by their 2tn-
iude that they considered today's
services as cpoch-makins in the his
tory OF the church In America.
In addition 70 the mass. Msr L.
yelle delivered an address in Deh2lt
OF The clergy: Justice VICTOR VI
Bowling spoke on behalf OF the la1tE.
and the sermon was delivered by AUX"
Hilary Bishop Cusack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
HISTORIC MILLS SOLD.
Alexandra Fertilizer Go. Buys
Property Occupied BY Lawrence
Mills on River Front

The Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemi.
ical Company mas purchased the Law
renee Mill property adjoining their
plant on the on tlle south. The build.
ing will be- used 10 connection with the
fertilizer company which has expand
ed 10 such a degree as TO reqnire q more
enlarged plant.
Tie Lawrence Mill, situated ON the
river frontbetween Queen and Princess
streets, has long been an Alexandria
landmark. 1t was an;nld structure al
most at the. a,lpen!. OF the nineteenth
cGnturo. The mill was built by William
Laid and for many years vas con.
Quoted by him. At that time two
brick dwellings adioined it on the
north, in one Of which the late Jere-
miah Franks resided for time. Con
siderable business was transacted at
that end Of Uuion street in by-gone
years and public houses and stores
we're situated in that section. ladd re.
sided in large brick house on Lee
street, opposite his mill.
In later years the building was
known as Wheat's Mill, and the
steamer Columbia, which ran on the
Baltimore and river route. landed at
that wharf up to 1874, at which time
having oallived her usefulness, she was
withdrawn from service. 1a recent
years the mill vas operated by the late
J. W. Emmert. He was succeeded by
Peter Lawrence, who has conducted
the business during the past few years.
The Fertilizer Co. is expected To take
possession of the building about the
first OF July. Peter Lawrence. pro-
prietor OF the mills stated today that
while the building had been sold
the machinery had not and that he
expected to move into another location,
within Alexandria. if possolc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
FUNERALS.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Peter H.
Pullman took place this afternoon from
the residence OF her sister, Mrs. William
Hammersly, 100 Cameron street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
n. ii. Canter. -
The funeral of the late Charles -
McGuin took place yesterday from the
Episcopal Chapel at I.inconia, faIriat
county. The services were conducted
by Rev. DR.. WALTZ.
The funeral OF Johnny Coleman, q
Young colored man, aged Is, who 1ien
iast Tuesday, took place this afternoon
from Roberts Chapel. NJ. Z. Church az
2:30 O'Clock. Rev. f. S. Briggs OIL
ciated.
The remains OF Martha Z. WrenD,
widow OF Robiusou B. Wreuu, Sbo died
10 Washington yesterday, "ul DE
brought here tomorrow afternoon fof
bu rial. Mrs. WreDp ~as e. sister
OF ". D. Hudson, oftbis city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
Notice.

THE undersigned Commissioner in
i Chaucerv, duly appointed by 4 de-
cree entered in the Corporation Court
for the City OF Alexandria, in the case
of Leigh ". Reid VS.. Eureka Manganese
Comnany, 4 corporation. will, at 10
O clock a. H.. February 10, 1912, 1t my
office, III n. Fairfax street in said city.
proceed to execute said decree. All
persons having claims against the said
Company must present them at that
time under penalty OF exclusion.
FREDERICK P. RUSSELL,
Commissioner In Chancery for the Cor
poratiop Court for too City OF Alex
andria, Virginia. Jan - "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
Fire iu Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 2J.-Thc five.story
bniJdine OF the L. G.. Orrell Wall Paper
Company was completely destroyed by
fire today. Loss s3O0.000. Hundreds
OF barrels OF oil exploded during the
fire.
The 6remen we're driven away time
and again by the thick smoke and
fumes from burning oils.
Several we're hurt when TIE walls
collapsed. Elevated traffic over the
loop vas practically suspended during
the early rush hours and surface traffic
was demoralized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
GREAT ALARM IN
CITY Of PEK|N.
Massacre Said 10 be Imminent. Off.
Gals Flee in Terror--Yuan's
Appeal.
MUTlNY or 1000 SOLDIERS
Foreign Diplomats Demand Immediate
chus Hope 10 Receive Aid from Japan.

Pckin, Jan. 25.-With the re-
dictionaries in control Of the govern
ment Pekin was city Of fear today.
Rumors were broadcast that a massa-
ere of Chinese was imminent. Off
Gals who had stood by Yuan Shi
Kai fled in terror.
Foreign diplomats sent peremp-
tory demand TO the emperor that the
imperial guard be disarmed at once
This followed information that offic-
ers in that organization had made
plans for an outbreak" against the
Celestials.
Yuan Shi Kai. realizing that the
younger Manchu princes accused him
OF being a traitor and were demand
ing his head. appealed 10 his military
guard to stand by him al any cost.
The premiers quarters were SUR
rounded by five thousand soldiers.
They stood ready to repel an attack
by the Nanchu troops.
News that massacre was impend-
ing spread like wildfire through the
foreign quarter. and the excitement
was intense. Messengers were sent
from house to house 10 notify the res
idents that they must not venture in
to the native section Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
moman susnected of Mn raer.

Seattle, Wash. Ian. 25.-That u
woman murdered ~ Seid Bing, the
wealthy Chinese whose dismembered
body was found in trunk, in the
King street Railway station yesterday
is the theory on which the detective
SQUAD is working today. The murder
was evidently committed in Portland.
whence the body was shipped here.
Seid Bling was 4 nephew OF Seld
Back, Chinese millionaire OF Port
land. He vanished Dec. goth. after
having visited woman Of his own
race. The Portland police declare
he had a quarrel with this woman on
The night of Dec Goth. He left her
house but returned later after she
had talked 10 him on the telephone.
On Dec. 81. this woman telephoned
for an expressman, the police say,
and turned over trunk for shipment
10 Seattle. The eXpressman bought
a ticket 10 Seattle for her and she
disappeared.
The police theory is that this wo-
man, fearing Seid Bing's attentions
would ALLEVIATE another Chinese OF
whom she was enamored. killed him
TO be rid OF him. Seid Back has
sent an agent into the Chinese col
onies here and in San Francisco to
arouse his countrymen to avenge the
murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
Shot BY Mistake.

Buffalo. N. y. Jan. 25.-Mistaken,
the police believe for memper OF the
Black Hand, Robert S. Donnie, tou-
rist OF Bath, Maine, was shot and Sc:
riously woundediin the New York Cen.
trail Depot waiting room here today.
His assailant. Casper Mortsraao
who says he thought Dennis was
one of band who bal been following
him to kill him because he would net
submit to blackmail, was arrested.
Dennis was shot three times and was
rushed TO the hospital in critical con-
dition.
The shooting took place in the mems
waiting room and caused n panic
among those waiting for trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Marjorie Kellner, ninetcen years
old. was killed and 500 other irl en-
ployes we're thrown into wild panic
br IN explosion yesterday afternoon
OF Tho loading machine st which, Miss
Kelner worked in the factory OF the
United States Cartridge Comany, Perth
Amboy. The girls in rushing for the
stairs passed the body of Miss kellner,
still clinging to the wall near her ma.
chine. That more girls we're not
killed is considered almost miraculo us.
1t is either cheaper butter or none
at all with Cleveland, Ohio, women.
At meeting OF the Federation OF
Women's Clubs yesterday resolution
was adopted pledging all members to
obtain from butter for week. TIE
strike" will involve the 1000 women
OF the city. member, Of clubs, and
their families, an estimated total OF
55, 900 persons.
The government OF Argen tina,
has served notice on Para quay
that all diplomatic relat ions between
the two countries will be broken off at
the enc OF twenty.four hours unless in
The meantime Paraguay meets Argen'
tiua's demands for compensation for
the attacks on shipping and other
property.
The policy OF Italy in indiscrinii-
nately stopping trading steamers and
searching tLem for Turkish officers and
contraband has had o disturbing effect
i'll London. Shipping circles are in
dignant, and some uneasiness has been
felt in financial circles. Lloyds have
done large volome OF business at .
per cent on the prospect OF o war be-
tween France and Italy within the next
four months. and several risks have
been accepted at 6 per cent on an out
break OF hostilitieS between Great
Britain and France and Germany with.
in the next six months.
After she had apparently died and
arrangements were being made for her
funeral, Mrs. Mercy Of Blaine, Wash
ingtou, and sat up and assured her bus
! band and two children she was not 60
ing to leave them. Physicians say che
will live.
Her pilot lying dead on the bridge,
the victim OF sudden attack OF heart
disease. and with no guiding hand at
the wheel, the giant Hamburg. Ameri-
can liner Cleveland, carrying hundreds
of round-the- tourists, left her
course in the harbor OF Honolulu yes
terday and after veering about for
several minutes, like drunken mon
ster, ramned the Upired States ar
mored cruiser Colorado. lying at 40
chor. The liner suffered practically
no damage, but the cruiser was badly
damned, one gun being ruined. One
OF the cruisers propellers was also
damaged. No ons was hurt by the
collision.
Because they loved the same man,
Mrs. Mary Brown, % years old, and
her sister, Mrs. Martha Weinelt, 25,
both OF Baltimore, attempted suicide
Yesterday. Mrs. Weinelt was thwarted
10 her effort on her lie before she had
tasted the poisonous drausht that she
was raising to her lips. Mrs. Weinelt
stated in the presence OF witnesses that
abe loved the husband OF her sister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-25
Count Won AeranthaIs Condition.

Vienna, Jan. 25.-Following a con-
ference of physicians today it was an
uoupced that Count Won Aerenthal,
premier and minister OF foreign affairs.
was in q critical condition,
He was stricken several days ago
With leucocytbemia and physicians
have been unable to relieve bis suffer-
ing except by The use OF opiates.