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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
DESPER ATE
MI" RDERER

New York. Jan. l?.--For the first
tinlr in rhe criminal history Of New
York q uian was sentenced to death
today while Sranding.s manacled hand
before the iudge who pronounced his
doom. supported by Deputy SheriffS
who had their clubs in their hands
ready 10 USE them. The courtroom
was bare of spectators ard within ID
minutes after The death sentence the
convicted man was on his way 10
Sing Sing prison.
The prisoner was Joseph Serrone.
probably he most desperate man ey-
ar convicted here. When found gull
~ of vile murder last week-ha
killed his wife Katy by cutting her
throat on oct. - IaSr-he tried 10
murder Que al The jurors thar con
yicted him. anShed his own throat
with a piece of glass and fought
the deputies until bearen unconscious.
Today S"rrone was told TO get
ready To go before Judge Foster 10
br sentenced. With Snarl he snatch
ed the bandaeeS of his throat and.
before the guard could open the cell
door h. WAS tearing ~ rhr unhealed
wounds in his neck. AS the guard
caught his hands. he turned on him.
\ fierce lighI in iIr narrow cell fol-
lowed and ended only when the guard
managed TO beat him unconscious.
The corridor of In. TombS was in
an nproar and !, guards rushed 10
the scene Serrone was loaded with
chains and then six >talwart officials
carried him across The Bridg. OF Sighs
into court.
Judge Foster had been warned thar
relatives OF the man. and members
of the Black Hand. had planned Il
scene in court aud had also threat
ennd To murder rh" detectives who
had worked mp evidenc" against the
man. So h. ordered AL doors closed
aud guarded and everyone kept out.
Judge Foster sentenced ScrrOne 10
be- elscirocui"d during the week be-
ginning February -. and ordered
him transferred 10 Sing Sing immadi-
arnly.
Sheriff Harbnrger and six men ar-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
SeriDu. Conditions In Lawrence.

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 19.-With
the American weavcrs and Jack Spin
ners coming to the assistance OF the
striking textile workers here the situa-
ton was admittedly more serious today
although there was no disorder. The
strike leaders have cnunselled their fol-
lowers that any attempt TO resist the
authorities will result in more trooI 5
being hurried here and the warning to
make the strike "A peaceable protest
against low wages was seriously
needed although this was pay day at
the mills.
There was only one arrest up to
noon that Of picket who argued tor
strenuously with men who wanted to
work.
Strike Leader Joseph Etter said
TODAY there could be no compromise
until the operators restore the old rate
OF wages aud agree to futther IN
crease OF Il per cent. This the mil
owners refuse.
Fifteen hundred skilled workers have
Joined lhe strikers and Ettor Insisted
today that by Monday they would
have all Of the skilled workers ont.
This would compel the mills to sus-
pend operations.
Lawrence. Mass, Jan. IA COM
plete shut down OF every mill here
seemed certain following the striking
Of ! 500 Americans. skilled operatives,
this afternoon. The walkout OF thes {
workmen and women sent out l,aO(
others whose work depends on that OF
the ones who struck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
BURIED BY FALLING WALL.
Richmond Firemen Badly Injured
While Fighting Binswanger
Blaze.

Richmond, Jan. l9.-Buried undei
toas of falling brick and struck hy i
heavy beam while they we're still play
ing water on the Binswanger lire. at
$50 O'Clock Yesterday morning, Lieu
tenant C. H. Reintz, and Ladderman
R. w. Woodward we're probably IA.
tally injured.
GIancingu up as he heard the walls
crack, Lieutenant Reintz called to hi
CO mrade to jump from harms way.
Tney jumped. buttoo late. Bricks fell
about and on them, and both were
rendered unconscious. Other iremen
dug them out, and removed them from
the danger zone.
Both meu are dangerously hurt,
Lieutenant Rcintz was paralyzed from
the waist down. Several years ago,
while tillnring Truck No. , down Les
ter street, the truck turned over and his
leg was mashed. He afterwards suf.
fered a stroke of paralysis.
Woodward's $ injuries are less serious.
He was struck on the head by the fal.
liug beam, the left side OF his face
being badly crushed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
CUBA AND THE
UNITED ST ATES

Washington. Jan. l9.--The United
States will not interfere in Cuban az
fairs at the present time.
This statement was made at the
State Department today following the
receipt OF a note from L. S. Minister
Beaupre at Havana. stating thai the
Veterans Movement" against which
the Gomez government was warned
By Secretary Knox. has materially de.
creased. NO positive developments
are expected in the near future. con.
cludes Minister Beaupre.
The United States note. intended
more as a warning than a threat. ap
parently has accomplished its pur
pose. and Cuba. alive 10 its danger
prefers TO voluntarily settle its in
ternal differences than 10 have then
adjusted by The iron hand of Ameri
can troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
JUDGMENT REVERSED.
Supreme Court ReverSeS Suit OF Nc
Afenamin VS.. Southern Rail.
way Company.

In the Supreme Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia at Richmond yesterday, 10 u
decision handed down BY Judge r. H.
Cardwell, the Judgment OF McNfena.
min and others vs. the Southern Rail
way Company for $500 which was
claimed as damages to his property due
to smoke and dirt caused by the en-
gine> and trains OF the defendant. The
cause was heard IN the Circuit Count Of
Alexandria and after lengthy trial
damages in the sum OF $3.50 were
awarded McMenamin which verdict has
nov been reversed ny tie Supreme
Court The Court also refused writs uf
error in the case OF King vs.. Gre eat
Falls and Old Dominion Railway Com
pany from the Circuit Couru OF Alexau-
dria county and the American Piano
Company VS.. Mcdonald from the Cir
cult Court OF Alexandria City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
DEATHS.

Mrs. Medora \. Larmand. vile Of
Mr.. Frank I.armsnd, died at her resi-
dencc. 115 south Columbus street, ut
2:lJ O'Clock this morning. Besides her
husba nd, the deceased leaves two
daughters Ethel I.armand and
Mrs. Alex. +. Slaymaker. Mrs. Lar
mand was - years old. the funeral
will take place on Sunday, at $50 p. m.
Mrs. Delaney, widow OF ID. w. De-
lauey, died at her home, Hoadley, "
Prince William county. this morning.
The deceased is survived by three sons
and two daughters-Dr. NJ d. Delaney.
Rev. VIM. Delaney. Joseph pelaney,
Mrs. J. Smith and Mrs. Baker. The re-
mains viii &c brought 10 this city for in
terment. Mrs. Delaney came here with
her family from Philadelphia many
years ago. and her husband the late
D. W. Delaney, conducted business on
the south side OF King street, near Fair
lax.
James Davis, u well.knowu resident.
died last night. The deceased vas a
native OF Prince William county, but
had resided in Alexandria during the
past thirty years. He was 3S years
old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
ITALIANS SEIZE
FRENCH STEAMER
Fail to Find COntraband Goods. But
Refuse to Release the
Vessel.
FEELING STRONG IN PARIS.
French Elmer Carthage Recently Swb-
Diplomatic Exchanges to Follow.

Paris, Ian. -. The French steam
.r Manoula. carrying - passengers.
including % Turkish nurses bonnd
for Tuni.. was seized by Italian Tor
pado boar deSiroyers today and IA
ken 10 cagliari. The Italians search
I'd The ship bnt failed 10 find any con-
traband OF war They refused 10 re-
lease her
Feeling here is very strong over
the seizure in view OF the fact thar
the liner Carthage has been sub
iecred to similar treatment. The in
cidenfs vii cause serions diplomatic
exchanges between the Italian and
French governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
MR.. McCLOSKEY'S LECTURE.

A timely and appropriate lecture is
to be delivered in Alexandria tomorrow
night at the Young Peoples Building
by ]. Henry McCloskey, the eminent
Philadelphia orator who will have as
his subject The Southerner in Ameri-
can History Mr.. McCloskey is a
widely travelled and cultured journalist
aud his treatment Of his subject is said
to be characteristic OF the progressive
news gather OF the day. He brings to
the people OF the south message OF
grateful appreciation OF the south's
heroic achievements in the upbuildicg
OF the American nation, and boldly as
serts bis conviction that it is to !the
south, the country at large instinctively
looks for the initial step in uprootlug
the American tendencies Of the time,
socialism and polygamy.
Apart from this feature OF his lecture
it is most timely subject when such
great southerners as Lee and Jackson
are being SO widely honoreI throughout
the south.
The lecture will begin prom PLY at 5
O clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
WILL NOT AGREE
To AbDICA TE.
Yuan Shi Kai Threatens to Resign
Unless Royal Family Agree TO
Abdicate
BELIEVE MASSACRE IMMINENT
Thousands Flee From Pekin {" Wander
HomcIesS--Tra0ps in suriy ;M"nd-
1000 Guard Yuan.

Pekin. Ian. l9.-Be!ievinS that a
massacre was imminent. thousands OF
Chinese fed from Pekin before day
break today and are wandering about
The country seeking shelter from the
hated Manchus.
The streets are thronged with
soldiers all OF whom have been in
srructed by Premier Yuan 10 prevent
any outbreak by the Tartars when the
expected announcement of The royal
lamily's abdcation is made. The
Manchu troops are in a Surly mood.
however. and will likely join in a
slaughter of Chinese if civilians of
their own race lead the way.
Members of the royal family met
al the royal palace shortly before
noon 10 decide whether 10 accept the
revulurionisls' terms. The elder
princes believed thai no other safe
course was open hui the younger
men protested against giving up the
throne.
So bitter WAS the dispute between
the younger princes, who opposed ah-
dication and the older men who have
decided TO accept The terms OF the
republicans. that violence was threat
encd The Dowager Empress and
Prince Shing uncle OF III" Emperor.
attempted to persuade the hot-headed
princes 10 submit to the inevitable.
but they remained Obdurate.
Inability OF the Manchus 10 reach
decision after the holding OF several
conferences has diSeusted Yuan. I'm
less abdcation is agreed upon tomor-
row he is expected 10 resign and leave
the capital The princes who art,
determined 10 resist the overthrow Of
the throne ar all hazards are being
encouraged by the alongol priests.
and large faction OF prominent Man
chu business men.
Developments OF The last few days
indicate that the attack on the prem
Ter was instigared By Aanchus who
were close to the younger members
of The royal family.
Yuan knows the danger TO which
he,-is exposed and has surrounded
his residence with 1000 loyal sol
diers.
Many loyalists believe the throne
made great mistake when il sum-
monod Yuan 10 take charge of tn"
government. lie is accused of DC
ing oul OF sympathy with the Man
chus. l.asr night placards appeared
i'm various sections Of the city. urg-
ing all friends of the throne to resist
ahdication Chinese interpret these
as a summons for massacre.
Pekin Ian. l9.-The meeting of
The imperial clan today broke up in
another disagreement over the CUES
lion Of abdication. Premier Yuan
Shi Kai notified The members of the
royal family that he would resign
unless they abdicatcd and they agreed
to hold another conference tomnr-
row.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
IN NEhDRf.i N I

WF.i.SiI.-fn luvin" remembrance oi
nv dear b.iovrh son. John DIVA RI
WELSH who departed this life five
years a." today. January H.. i9G..
Gone hut not forgotten.
Dear one. could you speak 10 me.
And could yu,l live again.
Nv 4rhin. heart would then be healed
But this wish III vain.
Nv heart is sad aud lonely.
My grief too dccpio tell.
But time will come when We will meet,
And all 1ny"u I'll tell.
By IiI~ MOTHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
CHARGE AGAINST
REV. NJ 'FAR[AND.
Accused Minister Leaves For Pitts
burg--.Praying For Himself and
Companions,
SPENDS A RESTLESS NIGHT.
pale and Worried. He is Bearing His
Humiliation Stoicaily- Refuses 1" An
>wer Questions.

Greenville. Tenn, Jan. la.-After
4 night OF restlessness. spent praying
for himself and for his fellow prison
crs, and between times endeavor-
ing TO obtain few hours sleep. the
Rev. Dr. ". d. Mcfarland. accused
nf causing the death OF his former
secretary. Elsie Dodds Coe. today
LETT for Pittsbprg in charge OF De-
tcctive Jere Lutz.
Last evening when the detective
failed 70 arrive. there was no more
rneful man in the county than the
aged minister, who declares he is
anxious 10 gel TO Pitrsburg 10 prove
his innocence.
Lutz arrived here ut 40 o'clock
this morning and an hour later the
Two were on their way TO Pittsburg.
Or. Mcfarland signed Il waiver 10
requisition papers and was then hur-
ried 10 the train.
Greenville and the country be-
tween here and Cedar Creek where
1.-The parson-educaror conducted Il
mission. is in turmoil of compass
sion today, torn between faith in
thc pastor and the evidence pittsburg
authorities are said to have obtained
against the white-haired inslruct or.
Mrs. Mcfarland expected her
husband TO leave for pittsburg last
night and returned home to Cedar
Creek Before the minister left his
cell he spoke words of comfort to the
other prisoners and told them about
him that he was going back to the
scene OF his former labors as a high
school principal 10 prove his inro-
ccnce.
humiliation with stOical manner. tho
aged minister knelt down in a last
prayer for the prisoners in the iail,
and then started on the long jour
ney over the mountains. He was
cheered somewhat by the knowledge
that in Pittsburg many Of the friends
he had made during his years Of
teaching. believed in him and had
engaged an attorney TO look after his
interests.
When told that two young women
were reported 10 have made afiidav-
It's that they saw him perform an op-
Grafton on the young secretary, and
that Miss Coe herself accused him
OF performing the operations. he re-
piled:
But | didn't know that suca af-
fdavits were made and you know
You can't tell what might have
prompted Miss Coe to make such a
declaration as that. do NOT care 10
answer any questions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
ANNEXATION SUIT FILED.
Corporation Attorney Samuel P
Fisher Files Papers in
Counties.

Another step forward in the move
meot to have Il part OF alexandria and
Fairfax counties annexed to Alexandra
city. was taken today when Corpora
ton Attorney Samuel =. Fisher went TO
Alexandria Court House and Fairfax
Court House and delivered to the
sheriffs of these counties official noI-
fcation of the purpose OF Alexandria
to annex the territory which has been
decided upon.
The notice was addressed to Edward
Duncan. William c. Wiihert aud Rob-
ert j.. Walker. coti4;tuting the board
OF supervisors OF Alexandria county
and Commonwealth Attorney Crandall
Mackey OF said county and Robert H Z.
Buckley, George H. Burke w. +. P.
Reid, Thomas \. Williams. franklin
Williams, sr, aud John S. Pearson,
constituting the beard OF supervisors OF
Fairfax county and C.. Vernon Ford,
Commonwealth Attorney Of Fairfax
county.
The notice states that the Alexandra
City Council on Monday, February 26.
at u a. m. would move iu the Circuit
Court OF Alexandria county IT, make an
order authorizing aud declaring thn an
nexatiou to the city OF Alexandra OF
certain territory now belonging to the
counties OF Alexandria and Fairfax
as provided for in the ordinance which
was recently passed by the City Coun-
ell. A certified copy Of the ordinance
was sent with each nutice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19

New York. Jan. i9.-The following
special storm warning was issued today
by the local Weather Bureau:
Hoist northwest storm warnings to-
day from Hattcras TO Eastport Maine.
Winds will shift to brisk and high north
west this afternoon accompanied by
much colder weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
EAGLES TO SECURE A HOME.

The building committee OF Alva
Aerie OF Eagles are receiving PROPOSE
tionS from the owners Of certain prop
erly in this city which would afford a
suitable home for the order. The
Eagles have long realized the import
ance OF having building OF their own,
and the movement which they have
inaugurate1 vii! result in the purchase
OF structure to suit the purposes OF
the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
i'ire in 4 Laundry.

Chicago. Jan. 1S--A fire that threw
200 laundry workers into a panic de.
stroyed the Palace Laundry today and
gutted the factory OF the Englewood
Sash and Door Company.
The yard OF the City Fuel Company
vas partially burned aud six cars
loa led with coal destroyed.
The Laundry girls ran screaming from
the building. All escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Bodies litter Oasis,

Tripoli, Jan. l4,-Bodies OF scores
OF Turks today litter the oasis outside
OF Derna as the result OF a battle which
ragged for several hours late Thursday.
Fifteen Italians we're killed and p
wounded. The Turks lost 200 tcad
and injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19

j. NJ. Petit. jr.. 30 King street. has
on display iii his window some Of the
plumpest and prettieSt Dressed Turkeys
aud Chickens. seen here this season.
and The price i right. lie also has in
stock car Of fancy York Imperial
Apples absolutely free Of frost 10 which
he directs the attention Of merchants
wishing good sound stock. Bell Phone
200 Home Phone lam.
iaulS II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Nuurner> Preripitatcd into Cellar

Camden, y. j.. Jan, lS.-While
standing at the bier OF Frank Giamma,
tine this morning forty mourners were
precipitated into the cellar by the col
lapse OF the floor. \ panic reigned
and several were injured but none, it is
believed, seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Sfeamb oat Boiler ENplndes.

kalama. II ash. Jan. l9.-Tbe boil
er OF The steamer Sarah Dixon e1plod-
ed early today wrecking the steamer
and killing Captain Stinson, FIRST Mats
Monarcla, and Fireman Knowles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19

Persons who purchased tickets for
the American Girl Tableaux" which
was TO have been given November a
for the benefit OF the Second Presbyter-
ian Church are informed that the same
will be good January &c, on which
night the tableaux will be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Queen Wilheimina'> Condition Serious

The Hague, Jan. IS.-'lucen Will
helmina IS in such serious condition
today, Stat her husband, Prince Henry
has been recalled from his hunting
trip. The queen spent n restless night
and jS suffering much pain. The birth
OF IN heir had been expected at the
palace, bu. iler majcsty'S condition has
made this event impossible. There is
deep gloom in court circles. Wllhel-
minot has but one child, Il daughter
born April 80, 1909. and in the event
OF her death, the thron" would bc
passed to a foreigner.
and it, is no secret hat she convinced
most OF the officials with whom she
talked.
She secured over 0.nnU names 10
petitions tor a pardon. Sh" aroused
the inhabitants OF Bath Me-. where
Morse "or his starr and which city
was crushed and nearly ruined hy th"
closing OF its shipyards after Morse
failed The population OF Bath al
most TO the last individual. signed pc
ti;ions for Morse's pardon. Clergy
men and business men of Bath time
aud again made trips 10 Washington
al their own expense 10 plead for The
banker.
She appealed 10 former d"pusliors
in he wrecked Morse banks. 10 whom
tn" broken iinancier had paid So
Dnn. .6rn after he was indicted. :"
that none LOST Il penny by his failure.
and they replied hy bulky petitions
to President Tafr. Sh" visited for
mer employees OF her husband. cS-
yccially the sailors on III. Hudson
River and Long island Sound Steamer
lines once controlled by Morse. and
the masters and mates associations
we're persistent pleaders for the i'm
priSoned banker.
Most OF all. he bending form. tn"
aHtluS, Ili'i ld'S ~ 'HiS "oui"h' =
whose eycs never lost the flicker of
hope. stimulated huw OF n.wspa-
per publicity that no financed bureau
of press agents could have secured.
The result Of this was 10 focus The
attention OF the country on The pris-
oner and Taft feared he might maxi a
mistake. Had Morse been au obscure
prisoner his sentence would nav"
been committed rwn months ago.
when prison doctors pronounced his
sickness hopeless. Bur Taft feared
criticism that might arise should he
release Morse and the !inancier should
recover his health and appear in Wall
Street again. This was admitted at
III. department OF justice today.
The removal OF Morse 10 The army
hospital. later the order transferring
him TO Hot Springs--these were not
special favors 10 rich prisoner, bur
reflections OF Tafr'S determination not
"a release Morse until snch action
should he beyond criticism accord
ing 10 administration officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19

W. p. Graves, 623 south Fairfa,
street. home phone Sc. will have 70,
sale Friday and Saturday, . barrels OF
Turkeys at l5c to l6c, and Chickens
l"%c to l6c. also frozen Apples, 20c
ner peck, for cooking and hakins.
Pork fron loc tn lie.
laulS 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
t)Il;

i.hHMuEp. NEDDEA. ". wife of
Frank Larnund. died al her r.>idenc-.
Friday. January 18th. al 10 Il. M.
Funeral Sunday 3.:D =. IN. from the
residence H., south Coltmbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
SPECIAL. NOTICE.

NOTICE This is !" notify my patrons
IN tina, have disposed Of my grocery
store nj Bradduck TO VIM. PIragoy.
Persons indebted can settle same with
Mr.. Paragon or lhr undersigned,
J. ". GOODS.
janis IT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19

High Tide 80 am. and
SG pm. Sun rises ~
4. IN. and sets 5.2h p. M
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-11-21
0rtpiimt.
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perbaftet.

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friber Wlitglieb Der Jirma S. @oroon
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feline @erhaftung nur cine 5rage Der
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