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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
MRS. NJ LEAN At
POINT Of DEATH
The Family Summoned tc
the Bedside to Await
the End.
HER CASE is HOPELESS
Crisis Will be Reached Today-Street
in Front of House is Closed III
Traffic.

Bar Harbor, Maine, Sept. Mrs.
John r. Mclean, wife of the ncwspa-
per publisher of Washington and Gin
cinnati, and owner of the Washing
ton Gas Light Company, is at the
point Of death at her summer home
here. She was so low at daylight that
her son, Edward Beaie Mclean and
her daughter-in-law, who was Miss
Evelyn Walsh, daughter of the Den
yer and Washington multimillion-
aire, were summoned to her bedside
to await the end. Her husband is
with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward 2. Mclean
came here yesterday on the suggest
ion of DR.. Fremont Smith who stat
ed that the crisis would be reached
today. They went 20 their summer
home mile from the Mclean man.
sion and it was when they were has
tily summoned this morning that it
was learned that Mrs McLean's con-
dition was so grave. The coachman
who drove the members Of the family
to the house declared it was believed
Mrs. Mclean was dying. The street
in front of the Mclean house today
was closed to all traffic so that the in
valid might not be disturbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Lynched Wrong Man.

Bluefeld, w. Va, Sept. 7.-Ofii-
cials of Fayette county declare to-
dav that Walter Johnson, the negr'
lynchcd Thursday night, near Prince
ton, was innocent of the charge Of as
saulting Miss Nita White, the IA
year-old girl. The girl at first par
TALLY recognized him but later de,
clared that she did not believe that he
was the man. Officials Of the county
told this to the mob at the time but
the men would not listen Today Il
is declared Miss White is certain the
negro lynched was not the right mar
and officials of the county have infof
nation which makes it almost certain
that the mob lynched the wrong man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
CIRCUIT COURT.

The Circuit Court for the city will
convene on Monday, Judge J. B. l.
Thornton presiding. The most import
ant cases for the term are those OF
the estate of B. F. Board, The Board
Armstrong Co.. and the Board Mo-
tor Truck Company against the New
York Mutual Life Insurance Company
which will be tried Wednesday. These
suits are to recover the aggregate
sum of $4,000 on three life insurance
policies on the life of B. F. Board, who
was killed at Wake Forest, N. c., some
months ago by falling from the top
of a water tower. One of the poll
cies is payable to Mr.. Boards widow,
and it is said that the defense to this
suit will be that the insured came to
his death by suicide. The other two
policies are payable to the Board Arm
strong Company and the Board Motor
Truck Company, OF which company
Mr.. Board was president, the preml-
ums having been paid by the company,
The defense in these cases it is said
will be suicide and further that the
companies had no insurable interest
in the life of Mr.. Board The attorneys
for the plaintiffs on the other hand Will
contend that there is no evidence OF
suicide and that the insurable interest
of the Board Armstrong Company and
the Board Motor Truck Company was
as great at the time the insurance com
pany accepted the premiums without
objection as it was at the time Of Mr.
Boards death.
The plaintiff will be represented by
Judge C. E. NIGEL S. G. Brent, e. L.
Boothe and C. E. Plummer, and the IN
surance company by Mr.. John NJ
Johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Death of Judge Yarrell.

Richmond, Va, Sept. fudge LIE
onidas D. Ya,rell. a leading figure II
two continents at the time he was
counsel for Mrs. Florence Elizabeth
MAVERICK and Baroness Caroline Vor
Rouues, and twice member Of the
General Assembly, died at the Virginia
Hospital yesterday afternoon. His
death followed few hours after ht
was admitted to the hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Magistrate Faces Gordian Knot.

Wilmington; Del. Sept, 7-Magls-
trate Gluckman, of this city has
of the Gordian knot to un-
tie in the support charge brought
against Charles B. McClees, known
here as Charles NJ. Brooks, by Mrs
Annie ]. McClees, of 1872, Green
street, Philadelphia, who claims she is
his wife. The alleged husband says
his name is Brooks and not McCiees
and denies having ever seen the prose
cutting witness. Mrs. McClees Is equal
" positive that the man Is her nus
band though she said she had seen
him but once in twenty two years. tic
is employed by the Pennsylvania rail-
road Company here and has lived IN
the city for many years under the
name of Brooks, being known as SIN
gle man. He will have hearing next
Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
OBJECT Of GREAT
STRIKE MOVEMENT
Will Attempt to Overthrow
Present System Of
Society.
PEACE NOT EXPECTED.
Crusade Planned by Industrial Work
ers of the World-Haywood Active
in Work
in Work.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 1.-The ov.
erthrow of the present system of So
ciety is the object of the great strike
movement planned by the Industrial
Workers of the World according to
National Organizer Grover Perry, of
San Francisco, who is in this city pre-
pairing for big demonstration.
1--WE are not looking for industrial
peace" said Perry in an interview
"nor will we be satisfied with 4 short
er working day for which we intend
to wage the coming battle. Nothing
will entirely satisfy us except the
aboishment Of the present unfair
wage s"stem and the overthrow of the
present system of society. The |. W
W. is purely socialistic body and will
neither rest nor sleep until its ideals
have been attained. Of course, scent
ing the battle from afar some of the
mills in Philadelphia have voluntarily
shortened their hours Of labor anc
granted trifing wage advances. THIS
however, has not blinded the workmen
who realize that it was done only
through fear Of the organization anc
in an effort to prevent its further
growth"
Perry and local officials are prepar'
ing for a monster demonstration IN
this city Sept. IA. A big parade fol-
lowed bv a mass-meeting in lnde'
pendence Square.
New York, Sept. while William
D. Haywood, leader OF the industrial
Workers of the World today was on ms
way to Chicago to enlist the aid oi
unions there in the proposed Ettor-Gl'
ovannitti general strike, TO be calico
for September so, members OF the
Greater New York Industrial Councl
Of the |. ". W., were preparing fo1
greater Ettor- -Giavannitti demonstra'
tions here September IA.
Circulars declaring that the imprls-
onad men are to be railroaded to the
electric chair for a murder done by
noliceman. and demanding that al
workers join in general strike OF
protest are being sent out to all the
unions of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Falls in Front of Engine.

Cape Charles, Va, Sept. While
crossing the tracks of the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad IN
the yards here yesterday afternoon
Isaac T. Wilmington, 67 years old,
tripped and fell in front of shifting
engine and both his legs were cut
off. He managed to roll his body out
of danger which probably saved his
life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
NOTICE.

The firm of Kaufman Bros, gents
s,,;sbors and clothiers at 402 and 405
T;nr s+reet has been dissolved by mu-
t,,.I oonsent The business in future
Ill, - conducted by Jerome Kaufman
to whom all bills s. should be paid and
who will settle all liabilities.
ALEX. KAUFMANN,
JEROME KAUFMAN.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. 3, 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Kramer Wins.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 7.-Handi'
capped by wet track, Frank Kramer
easilv defeated Alfred Grenda and E
porchicot in one mile revenge race
a+ Lighthouse oPint track last night
taking the first two hea's' ferchi.
cot was second in the first heat, anc
Granda in the second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Sheriff W. A. Tucker and his wife
stdoo off a dozen negro Jail breakers
at Ocilla, aG., yesterday morning at
dawn, wounding four of them ano
cusseeded in driving all but one back
to their cells This one, held for a
misdemeanor, made his escape He
is supposed to be wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Mrs. Jeffries' Estate.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 1.-The re-
port of Tax Appraiser Frank Sproul
filed in the Probate Court here de-
clares that the estate of the late Mrs
Rebecca Jeffries, mother Of the eX'
champion, amounted to $S7,34O. The
money was divided equally among
seven children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Preparatory to the erection of an ice
manufacturing plant of the Mutual
Ice Company, at the Potomac yards,
ar artesian we'll is being drilled near
by. A second well will DC drilled up
on completion of the fir-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Performing "Wild West'' acts de-
picted on billboards, the 1O-year-old
son of J. J. Hanrahan accidentally
hanged himself with lasso in a tree
at Centervile, Iowa, Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Members of the Samaritan Rebekat
Lodge No. 27, l. o. 0. F., will attend
the funeral of Mrs. Matte Evans to-
morrow afternoon. The lodge vii
meet at 211 Gibbons street at 2 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Lighthouse Keepers Appointed.

Inspector Rutland of the Fl1th IGN
house district, reports the following
appointments Of keepers Of lights
C. w Salter, keepr Of the; Cherry
stone light, Virginia, in place OF Geo
P. Hudgins, resigned; Horace A.
Groom, appointed successor to oaltef,
Patrick Reedy, keeper of Ragged
Point light, Potomac river, IN place
of Groom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
N ews Of t h e D a y

The motorboat, Frances Courtney,
from Yeocomica with canned goods for
N. Lindsay & Co., has arrived. This
is the largest freight carrying motor
boat which has visited Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
NOTICE.

A partnership has been formed this
dav between Jerome Kaufman and
prrond Blumfeld under the firm
nsme Of Kaufman & Blumfeld to
conduct the business at 4o2 and 4oo
King street, formerly conducted by
- - pros Sept. 4. 4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Corporation Court.

In the Corporation Court today If
the suit of Frank Robey VS. c. H. Ro'
how ct ais, deere for sale was en-
tered. and Samuel G. Brent was ap-
no;nted Commissioner to sell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders and Directors of The Harris
& Shafer Co., will be held at the Of
flee of the company, 1913 South Roy
al ST., Alexandria, Va, at 2:30 p. m
Thursday, September 26, 1912. By
order of the President.
E. "A. HARRIS, Secretary.
9-25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

There was moderate supply of
country produce in the market this
morning. Prices, however, were lower
in some cases. Lima beans had de-
clined to 10 cents per quart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Three men were drowned in Man.
tau Creeks, near Pantsboro, n. T.,
when their rowboat upset in trea-
cherous current. The men were gath
ering driftwood and were attempting
to drag log into the boat when it
upset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
POLICE COURT
(Justice H. B. Cation, Presiding)

The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Albert Johnson and Edward Groom
both colored, charged with fighting
were fined So each.
Jennie Payne, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

A strike of conductors and trainmen
on nearly every railroad south Of
Washington affecting $4,000 men is to
be called if a last conference in
Washington this afternoon between
representatives of the employees ant
the managers of the railways does not
consummate an adjustment Of the
workers demands for increased
wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

What are the wild waves saying!
After YOU have returned from the
seashore be sure to go to Marshalrs
and get your Bargains in Footwear.
9-7tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
Local Breyities s

Mrs. Michael Creegan. and daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie Creeg@n, of South
Royal street, left today to spend two
weeks in Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
NOTICE.

The annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the Union Building
Co.. will be held at the Company'S OF
flee, 123 South Royal street, AleXan-
dria, Va, on Monday, September 10TH
1912. at II o'clock a. M, for the elec-
ton of officers and directors Tor the
ensuing year and for the TRANSACTION
of such other business as may proper
" come before the meeting.
Louis Boyer, Jr, Myron NJ. Parker
Secretary. President.
aon0yy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

The annual meeting OF the Stock
holders of the Arlington Brewing
Company will be held at the office OF
the company, Rosslyn, Va, on Iues-
day, September 10, 1912, at II O'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose of elef citing dl-
rectors and for the transactlo OF
such other business as may properly
be brought before said meeting.
ARLINGTON BREWING CO.,
ABE KING; Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

That a mistake was made in choice
of victims in the lynching Thursday
night, of Walter Johnson, negro, fol-
lowing the assault on l4-year-old Nita
White. is the belief now held by the
authorities of Princeton, w. Va. After
an investigation a statement was is
sued in which it was declared that
there is plenty of evidence that Wal
ter Johnson did not commit the crime
for which he was lynched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

The first State convention OF Roose-
vets National Progressive party IN
Syracuse, n. Y, broke away complete
" from its leaders, ignored the pro-
gram and prepared for it in advance
shattered the slate sanctioned by the
Colonel and amid volcanic outburst
Of enthusiasm nominated for Cover
nor by acclamation Oscar S. Straus,
former secretary of Commerce and
Labor. former ambassador to Turkey
and pioneer worker in the Progress
siv; movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

In a speech lasting 80 minutes John
Hogwod. VINO was hanged at Clarks-
vile, Ca, yesterday for murder, warn
ed crowd of 500 spectators to beware
of whiskey, cards and dancing. The
condemned man sang a song while
standing on the scaffod, and protested
to the last that he was innocent of the
murder for which he was about to be
executed. Hogwood was convicted OF
the murder of John Whitmore, at
BALDWIN, Ga, January IA, last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
With severe electrical disturbances,

With severe electrical disturbances
the heaviest transforms of the sea
son swept Seaford, Del, last night
flooding farm lands and doing damage
to property. Lightning struck the
house of Mrs. Mary c. Rose, tearing
down the chimney and cutting hole
in the roof. The electric flashes chas'
ed over mirrors and broke razor IN
the hands of Albert Jackson, who was
shaving a man in the barber shop oi
William j. Jackson. 1t is reported that
the damage in rural districts was eS'
tensive, and that live stock was Kill
ed,also that electric light, telegraph
and telephone wires were thrown
down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

A headache is a lot more important
to anybody than the sanc'l'S OIL 'He
Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

A man has to sleep nine hours
every night to admit it was SIX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

OYSTER season open at RammePs
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

An ounce of intuition may be worth
more than a pound of tuition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Reed Birds on Toast-Rammers 5
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07
a302w

Oyster season open at Hammers
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Tomorrow-High tide, Sol a. m.
and SAL p. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-07

Probably fair tonight and Sunday;
not much change in temperature.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
The Blue Racer.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telezraph.
Notwithstanding the sneers of scien-
lists. there continues to be a widespread
belief that there are such reptiles as hoop
snakes, whip snakes, blue racers and,
most curious Of all. snakes able to break
themselves into pieces in times of dam
ger and. when safety is assured, reassem-
BILE the various parts into the original
form. Every now and then one of these
reptiles pooh-poohed by scientists bobs up
to prove that there are such creatures,
and the latest to thus assert itself is q
member of the blue racer species.
The appearance of this particular rep
tile was made in Ohio, and was considered
SO important that an account of the
event was sandwiched in between reports
of the doings of President Taft and Col.
Roosevelt. 1t appears that Harry Paint
er a farmer. was doing a plowing stunt.
when. to his surprise, blue racer six
feet in length. and possibly six inches in
diameter, Sprang at Farmer Painter, re-
futing the scientific theory that snakes
will not attack human beings unless they
kare first assailed. This blue racer, we are
informed, preserved the best traditions Of
snake lore by coiling itself about one of
the mans legs, evidently with the inten-
ton of stopping the circulation of his
blood. and probably it would have sue
ceeded in doing so had not Farmer Paint
er preserved the best traditions. OF snake
fights by getting a grip on the blue racer 8
head and twisting 1t of before the reptile
could accomplish its nefarious designs.
1t must have been a great conflict, and
it Is regrettable that the political turmoil
In Ohio prevented a full telegraphic de-
scription of the thrilling encounter. New
ertheless, there is much satisfaction in
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Missouri Spelling Bee.
From the st. Louis Republic

From the st. Louis Republic.
The state capital may in time recover
from the dizziness induced by its recent
photographic carousal, but the effects will
not be lost upon the state.
Incidentally some interesting phenomena
were developed. 1t is reported that all
the contestants did better in the written
contest than in the oral test. II it could
be inferred from this that the average
man writes better than he speaks 1t
might form the basis for a suggestion to
be employed in future presidential cam
paigns when the Presidents primary
shall have attained a permanent abiding
place among us.
But the subject of correct spelling is not
a matter of idle jest, as many an en-
ployer of unframed stenographers can
testify. Prof Foster of Vernon county
and the other spelling enthusiasts who
nave for so many years been trying to i'm
press upon the teaching profession the
Importance of better work in spelling
have not labOred in vain. Some results
of that agitation are seen in the first
state spelling bee. Other results will be
apparent In increased attention to this
branch OF education in the common
schools.
As for the Republic, we hail the revival
of another accomplishment Of the olden
time. Some years since fashionable maid
ems tried to learn to spin. They failed
But some of them may really learn to
SPELL
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Hornets Did Not Sting.
from Farm and Fireside.

ETOm anu HHcoaOCs
On my farm last year we tore down
an old house, in the attic. of which were
a great many hornets. They were real
hornets, with the proverbial tempers we
were all afraid of them, except one man,
who gathered up a handful of them ana
held them calmly, quite unstung. and
gradually let them go by slow opening
Of his fingers 1 saw him do this. he
says that he keeps them from stinging
by holding his breath. If he should
breathe, he asserts. while holding the
hornets, they would sting instanter. He
claims to have tried it-Once
Science may have an explanation Tor
this. I don't pretend to have. Science
once said that clover can't ana doesn't
take nitrogen out of the air. But it does.
Practice said it did all the time. For
1900 years the best farmers had been
taking nitrogen out of the air with clo-
yer, and at last science found out how it
is done Now we know it better than We
did before We know the why as we'll as
the how Of it. My man on the farm
seems to know the how of the hornet
question, and has a theory as to the why
of it.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Well Worth Reading

In our next Sunday Magazine. The
Real Lobster Palace by Capt. James
Churchill; THE Battle Rird," by James
Hay. jr.; Cupid Versus Turk O'Fallon.
by Clarence l.. Cullen; THE Scot ar
unpublished MANUSCRIPT by Robert Louis
Stevenson: "Prowess of Willie Pendick >
by Joseph Catchings Ably; "Gordons Re.
ward by Nellie V. Philpott; The Other
Woman's Game" by Elizabeth Newport
Hepburn. and another installment pf
THE Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan
DOYLE.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

From the Houston Post.
Il told him there were a dozen Of peo-
pie right here in town who had never
heard of him.
L guess that took him down. a peg or
two
Il guess 1t didn't. He started right
out to find them ana borrow money!
Evening star., 1912-06-27
-FOUR DAYS remain
Anti-FIy Campaign for June
Nearing an End.
SLAUGHTER is TERRIFIC
Number Killed During Month Has
Been 2,462, 100.
BURDETTE's TOTAL, 1,072,4 400
Boy Scouts to Begin Swatting Wig
orously-Troop IS Meets
Tomorrow Night.

Although The Stars anti-f1y campaign
for June officially closes Sunday night,
contestants will be given until Monday
noon to make final deliveries Of insects
destroyed. The winners in the present
months crusade will be announced early
next week
With but four days remaining before
the close of the contest. indications today
are that DIR. Murrays prediction that
the total slaughter of the month will be
approximately three million will be re-
allied So far nearly two and one-halr
millions of the disese- spreaders have been
destroyed, the exact number being >
462, 100.
Layton II. Burdette and Lawrence
Fitzgerald made the heaviest deliveries
yesterday. the former turning in 139, 200
| insects and the latter IS. .OO. Burdette's 8
record for the month has passed the one
million mark and Fitzgeralds is nearly
three-qua uarters of q million.
Scores of Leaders.
The scores OF the four leaders. to date,
are as follows: Layton H. Burdette.
1,O72, 400: Lawrence Fitzgerald. 10000:
William Steiner, 2s2,6 800. and Mark Trce.
27s. 100.
/ AT the END or the ulOuIU luc SIdE Will
award $50 in general prizes and 40 In
district prizes, or q total OF $50 to the
contestants making the best showing In
the campaign.
In the event Of his making the highest
final score, young Burdette will receive
the first prize Of $40 and q district prize
| of IS. which will make his total winnings
So
I AS FITZGERALD is not in the same district
with Burdette. this contestant. should he
| win the second prize of $3.50, will be
awarded a district prize Of IS. bringing
| the total value of his prize money to
$3.50
| Steiner and Mark Trice are in the same
district. Should the former continue in
third place and win the $50 general
prize. the district prize would make his
total winnings $3.50. The value Of the
fourth prize Is $5.
Some Districts Neglected.
| In several Of the eight districts into
which the city has been divided for the
purposes Of the campaign no competition
has developed. Boy Scouts of Washing
ton. who entered the crusade today, are
planning to make q showing in these Sec
tions during the four days remaining be-
| fore the close OF the contest.
AS the value Of a district prize will be
more than sufllcient to maintain q con-
testant in the Boy Scout camp to be
opened at River View early next month.