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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-28
A SmaII Snlt-

A Small Suit
A suit was started In the circuit
court today by e. c, Wells against
Joseph N. Cossalman for $500, which
he alleges Is due him on account Of a
real estate deal He sets up a written
contract with the defendant as a basis
for the suit lie also asks for his
costs and disbursements.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-28

ELECT IN
ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Ark, March 2S.--Pri-
mary election returns received today
show that the Democrats have elect
cd Congressman Joseph Taylor Rob-
inson, Of the sixth district as their
standard bearer for governor by 4O,-
900 plurality Senator JEFF Davis is
leading in the race for the United
States senate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-28
A nohI nodrn ann.

Tacoma, March 2S--Glg harbor
people are organizing a Bob Hodge
club as the result OF a speech made
by the progressive Seattle sherlfi
tuesday night there In his campaign
for governor. 1.lgMAl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
POLICE COURT.
r,,stico 4 r. Cation. presiding.)

(Justicc II. B. Cation, presldlng.)
Several white women and colored
men, charged with disoSdcrly conduct,
we're fined So each. A woman, who
was the instigator of the disorder,
was fined $40.
A young white man, charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, had
his case continued.
Walter Beckham, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined
$3.50.
A colored man, charged with as
saulting his wife, was dismissed, the
complainant failing to appear.
James Evans, colored, charged with
assaulting Irene Price, colored, was
fined S..
John Spillane and James Dempsey
charged with disorderly conduct and
fighting, were dismissed. I. 7. Eli
oft, charged with similar otfense, for
feited his collateral by failing to ap-
pear.
John Ray, charged with being drunk
on the street, was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
MOTORBOAT ASSOCIATION

A melting of the Alexandria Motor
boat Association was held last night
at the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce.
The committee on railway report
ed that the material for the contruct-
ton of the ways was on the ground
and that the work of building the
same would be commenced this week.
1t was also announced that the con-
tract with the electric light conmany
had been signed granting to the asso-
citation the privilege Of occupying the
ground recently selected.
Some routine business was trans
acted during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
BELGIAN MINERS
ARE ON A STRIKE.
Adds Confusion and Complications
to Anti. Clerical Dis
turbances.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND MEN OUT.
Socialists Charged With Instigating
Walkout-Desuitory Demonstrate
ion and Disorder Today.

Brussels, June GA general strike
in the coal mining districts in the
province Of Hainaut today added to
the confusion and complications arls-
ing from the anIi-clerical rioting by
the Socialists throughout Belgium. 1t
is declared that the Socialists instig-
ated the miners strike, which at once
become effective throughout the Liege
and Borinage districts, involving many
thousands. At La Louviere, the most
important mining community In
Hainaut, fifteen thousand men went
out.
Desultory demonstrations and dis
orders today are in order in nearly all
of the large cities, but no serious trou-
bic or outbreaks were reported.
The disaffected Socialists enraged
by the victory of the clericals i'll the
recent elections, asserted that they
would demand a revision of the con-
stitution at the next session of par
Lament.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
THE OLD DISTRICT SCHOOL

The Y. P. S. C. E. Glee Club of NJ.
P. Church will present the Old Dis
trict School, play in two acts, at
Del Ray on Friday evening, June 7th,
for the benefit of the junior League
of the Mount Vernon School.
The play will be given in the hall
of Mount Vernon School House at
Del Ray. Many requests have been
made to repeat this play which was
presented in the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum Hall on May q, by the same
talent. Those who did rot witness
the first performance will have anoth-
er opportunity to sc the same. A
large number Of Alexandrians will go
to Del Ray with the club to witness
the show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
RECEIVER FOR BELLE PRE-.
E. A. Thompson Appointed By Judge
Thornton To Wind Up Affairs
of Bottle Comp any
Messrs. GUY H. Johnson of Wash

Messrs. Guy H. Johnson Of Wash
ington, D. c., and Gardner L. Boothe,
Of this city, attorneys Tor George l..
Appich, q judgment creditor, have
filed suit in the Circuit Court of this
City against The Belle Pre- Bottle
Company of Washington, d. c., ask
ing that a receiver be appointed and
that the affairs of the corporation be
wound up under the direction of
Court.
Judge Thornton, this morning at
Manassas, appointed Egbert A.
Thompson receiver, and he qualified
as such this afternoon By giving bond
in the penalty of twenty-five thous-
and dollars, in accordance with the
terms of the decree appointing him
receiver.
It is understood that the outstand-
ing obligations of this Company
amount to almost fifty thousand dol
lars, which bonds are secured on all
the property of the Company.
Apart from the real estate and, the
plant, belonging to the Company,
which is valuable one, the other as
sets in the shape Of bills receivable,
stock on hand, etc, arc of an esti-
mated value Of about twelve thous-
and dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
DEATH OF SENATOR NIXON

Senator George Stuart Nixon, jun
ior Senator from Nevada, and one OF
the wcalthieSt men in that branch OF
Congress, died last night at the Epis-
copal Ear, Eye, and Throat Hospital
in Washington, of meningitis, after
eminent members CT the medical pro-
fession had exerted every effort to
cheek the malady. Though Mrs. Nix
on and Bartram E. Nixon, the senat-
or's only child, had begun the race
with death from their home in Reno
as soon as Mr. NiXon's condition was
found to be serious, they were far
from their destination when the end
came.
Senator Nixon ,vent r, TIE hospital
Thursday to undergo what both he and
his attending physician, DR.. W. 3.
Mason, regarded as very simple op-
GRAFTON for the growth in his nose
The operation was performed on the
day he entered the hospital. and until
Monday evening he was thought to
be recovering. Bloodpoison, however,
set in later.
Mir. Nixon was born in Placer
county California, near Auburn, APP
ril 2, 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
Murmured Prayers and Kissed Cru
cifix After Being Strapped
Down.
WOMAN'S SENTENCECOMMUTED
Only One Shock Necessary-1,920
Volts Coursed Through His Body in
One Minute and Ten Seconds.

Boston, Mass, June 6.-Harry Mar
shall. whose Italian name is Enrico
Mascioli, died in the electric chair at
Charlestown prison early today for
numbering Frank Cusumano at Hull
in September, 1910. Marshall died
bravely, murmuring prayers and kiss
ing the crucifx even after the fatal
straps were adjusted. AS the cur
rent was hurled through him, the lit
tie silver crucifix, which he had beg
ged to be permitted to keep until the
very last, dropped from his twisting
right hand and clattcred noisily to the
stone floor.
Marshall went to his death ignorant
of the communication of the death SEN
tence of Mrs. Cusumano, who was
sentenced to die with him for the
murder of her husband. 1t was re-
ported yesterday that he was told
that the Governors Council had voted
unanimously to commute the woman's
sentence to life Imprisonment at Sher-
borne. This, today, was denied by
Marshall's lawyers and Father Muir
ply, the Catholic chaplain at Charles
town.
Mrs. Cusumano was the first woman
to occupy one of the three death cells
at Charlestown, and the only person
who ever left one Of them except to
go on the last fatal trip to death in
the chair.
The murderer's step was firm as he
walked the few PAGES to the chair
from the cell which had been occupied
last by Richeson. The current was
turned on at 1913. Only one shock
was necessary, 1920 volts, the high
est ever used at Charlestown, cours-
ing through his body for one minute
and ten seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
BRYAN 8 VIEWS
On THE CON TEST.
Will President Use Machinery He
Controls If So, Will it Stand
Strain:
POSSIBILITIES OF A BOLT
Ncbraskan Says it Looks Like Two
Conventions-WilI Roosevelt Want
Office for Life if Nominated?,

Chicago. June Civilian Jennings
Bryan in an interview copyrighted
by the Newspaper Enterprise Associ-
alton, today spcculates upon the out
come of the Republican national con-
vention, and sums up the situation in
two questions, adding i third course
which he offers as possibility. He
asks if President Taft will have the
courage to use the machinery which
he controls-and if the machinery will
not break. He inquiries il Col. Roose-
welt, in case he does not have enough
delegates, will take what he has and
hold another convention, nominating
himself. He sees a possibility in the
Republican national committee seating
enough of the contested delegates be-
tween the president and the EXPIRES
ident to deadlock the convention and
give the balance Of power to La Fol
lette and Cummins.
"The Chicago conventions" declares
Bryan, promises to be the most ex-
citing ever held in the history Of the
country, provided of course, there IS
no surrender before the battle. NeV-
er before have we had a president
fighting for second term and an eX-
president pitted against him for a
third term. An ineXhaustible guam
tity of red fire is supplied for the Gel
ebration by the fact that the con-
testants, once bosom friends, are now
bitter enemies.
"At present it looks like two con-
ventions, if Mr. "aft's supporters have
the courage TO do all that is within
their power. Whoever can answer the
two questions correctly can foretell
the result at Chicago: Will President
Taft dare use the machinery he con-
trols-does he want that kind of Il
nomination? What will Mr.. Roosevelt
do if his contesting delegates are de-
MED seats?'
'Tf the combatants are left to them
selves, it is safe to guess that Roose-
welt will be a candidate-either the
nominee of the regular convention or
the nominee of boiling convention"
Discussing q bolt, Bryan continues:
Suppose Mr.. Roosevelt is nomlnat-
cd either by the regular convention or
by convention of his own, will the
republicans who oppose a third term
bolt? Is their attachment to the ira
ditions of their fathers strong enough
to lead to an organized protest against
Mr.. Roosevelt?
"Mr. Roosevelt has studiously ig-
nored the third term issue. When
men have suggested that he wants to
be president for life-with a remain
der over to his son-he calls them
hard names, but this kind of evasion
cannot last through campaign. He
will have to define his position and
let the public know how many terms
he considers proper or allowable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
THE DARROW TRIAL

Los Angeles, Calf, June G.-H. H.
Father, Cashier of the Riggs National
Bank. in Washington, d. c., who testl-
fed for the state in the Darrow brlb-
cry trial, will now be called as wit
ness for the defense. Earl Rogers,
chief defense attorney, said when to-
davis session Of the trial began that
Father might be called before night.
He testified at great length yesterday
regarding the deposits of money IN
his bank by Frank Morrison, secre-
tary of the American Federation of
Labor, who was in charge of the enor-
nous funds raised by that organiza-
ton for the defense of the Mcnamara
brothers.
His testimony consisted almost eX-
clusively of reading into the record
of the Darrow case the checks Alorrl-
son had drawn or sent to Darrow. In
brief cross-examination, Father ad-
mitted that he had consulted with the
officials of the United States Depart
ment Of Justice before coming here to
testify. Darrow asserts that this
shows the federal administration Is
Joining hands with the local district
attorney in the efforts to send him
Darrow) to prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
EXPECT ALEXANDRIA ALUMNI.
Many VIII Go from Here on Annual
Excursion Of Washington Bus
mess High School.

Alexandrians will be interested tt
know that arrangements have beer
made for the big steamer St. Johns
to stop at Alexandria on all three
trips to Marshall Hall which she will
make on Friday next, June 7th, on
the occasion of the Annual EXcur-
sion of the Washington Business High
School. The st. Johns is scheduled
to leave Washington at 10 Il. m, 2:3O
and p. m.
1t is foregone conclusion that the
many graduates Of this popular Wash
ington school who reside in Alexan-
dria will take advantage of the op-
portunity to again renew old class
acquaintances.
The B. H. S. has for several years
carried more people on its eXcur-
sions than any of the other school
alumni organizations; in fact, the
number of passengers taken has near
" hung up records for the river re-
sorts and the Committee in charge
If arrangements confidently expects
% see all records smashed this year.
A number of novel entertainment
features are on the program. One
that is expected to prove popular
makes use of the excursion slogan,
"Have you the Blues?" Certain mem
oers of the association will carry with
them prizes to be given to the first
persons asking them the question
"Have you the Blues"
If the claims OF the rival managers
can be taken at face value the prem
ier event will be the Faculty-Aiumm
baseball game. Both sides have sew
eral "once-were" stars in the lineup
and highly exciting game is sure
to result. A duck pin contest open
only to girl students at the school IS
also on the schedule.
Music in abundance is also pro-
yided for, an additional band OF slX
pieces having been secured. This,
toccthcr with the regular boat bands,
will furnish music for dancing OH the
Marshall Hall pavilion.
Mr.. F. Clinton Knight of G2l King
street is in charge Of ticket distrlbu-
lion in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
ANOTHER ARREST

As has been stated in the Gazette,
several white men became disorderly
at the foot of King street at midnight
last Saturday. A fight is said to have
followed, during which Walter New
Ion was struck on the head with a
brick. Newton was not able to appear
and the men who were arrested Sum
day morning charged with being par
ties to the afFray had their case con-
tinued until Newton recuperated.
Yesterday another man alleged to
have in the mix-up was arrested by
Officer Talbot. He left collateral for
his appearance when wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
leaders that he would be willing t.

leaders that he would be willing to
have the recall of Judges endorsed,
but in d number Of states, in which
Roosevelt delegates have been elect
ed, the suggestion is unpopular. The
Taft leaders prepared to trade on this
fact and seemed hopeful that it might
give them decided advantage at least
in the organization Of the conven-
ton.
1t seemed certain today that the
selection of U. S. Senator Elihu Root.
for temporary chairman would be rati-
fled by the convention.
The plan of the convention leaders
today was to have the temporary or
ganization made permanent, thus con-
tinuing Root as permanent chairman.
1t was pointed out that this action
would prevent a second fight over a
new permanent chairman and also
that, because of the intricate questions
of parliamentary procedure that might
arise, Root was the best man that
could be had in the chair. This plan
however, was opposed by some Of the
leaders who insisted that Root should
not be given all of the limelight ano
was subject to revision later on.
Chicago, June 6.-When the first
meeting of the republican national
committee was held today, several
proxies were presented from commit
teemen who explained that they did
not personally desire to take issue In
the contests against either President
Taft or Col. Roosevelt. Among these
was ex-senator Scott, of West Vlr-
ginia.
Congressman Mckinley, chief of
the Taft supporters, issued lengthy
statement in which he defended Sen
ator Root in connection with the at
tacks that have been made upon him
by the Roosevelt followers and by
Roosevelt himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
DISASTROUS RAILROAD ACCI-
DENT.

Montreal, Que, June 6.-Many pas
sengers are reported to have been kill
ed in passenger wreck on the main
line of the Canadian Pacific railway
in British Columbia. Wires are down
and details lacking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
IN MEMORIAM.

COCkRELL.-In loving remem-
brance of our little baby boy William
L. Cockrell, who departed this lie
three years ago June 6, 1912.
The little crib is empty; now
The little clothes laid nE' ,
4 mothers hope, 4 father ; JOY
In deaths cold arm doth ne
Go little pilgrim, to thy nome
On yonder blissful shore,
We miss thee here but soon VIII So'''e
Where thou has gone peiorr'
By his loving mother and father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
GOV. FOSS' FATHER DEAD.

Boston, June 6.-George f. Foss,
father of Gov. Foss, died at the lat
ter's home in Jamaica Plain early to-
day, after an illness of ten days. He
was 80 years old. His wife, aged
IT, and his two sons, Gov. Foss and
and George E. Foss, republican rep
resentative from Chicago, survives
him.
He was born in Vermont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
ALEXANDRIA DROPS GAME
Fort Meyer Bags Eight Runs in First
Inning-EOcal s kally Fails to
Bring Enough Runs.

Alexandria lost to Fort Myer yes
tcrday afternoon in the first inning
when the soldiers annexed eight runs
One run should have been the limit
of scoring in that round, but the poor.
est exhibition Of baseball ever showr
by the locals was responsible for the
additional runs. Easy chances to re.
tire the side were bungled and a pop
fly allowed to fall safe back of short
was probably the fanciest piece of all
the ridiculous work. Wells started
to pitch for the home team and re-
ceivcd no encouragement. He passed
Thorp and Miller threw Fay's grand
er into left, and losing probable
double. Downey fumbled Carman's
hit and the trouble was on. Carpen-
ter doubled, then came the miserable
loss of Gottky's fly. Broth singled to
right. Harsh forced Gottky at third
but Trenary dropped the ball. Two
passes, an out, a forced play did the
rest. Burrell took up the pitching
burden and held the visitors to four
hits. Fort Myer scored two in the
third on a pass to Daywald, Il double
by Fay and a wild pitch that bounced
over the grand stand. Two more coun
ted in the fourth on an error, force
and single by Broth and Harsh. Fay's
home run opened the fifth. An error
by Trenary, another by Burrell, fol-
lowed by foul out to Patterson on
which Daywald scored and added the
fourteenth run.
Alexandria scored three in the sec
ond after two were out. Astryke was
safe on q tielders choice but almost
prevented the rally by forgetting the
number of outs. Burrell singled over
third and Fay booted Wells ground
hit. Wells stole second and Downey's
hard hit to right sent the runners in.
All offensive work ceased at this point
until Snowden came into the game
when a decided brace was evident.
He opened the fifth by walking, Dow
ney followed suit. Lynch singled to
right, Walker doubled to center and
Miller singled to left. Patterson was
given first on q fielder's choice and
stole second The situation was prom
ising but Astrike famed and Carman
threw Burrell out at first.
Walker and Miller got on in the sew
enth by virtue of errors by Carman
and Smith. Both men scored on a
passed ball. Miller coming home but
a few steps behind Walker. The little
second baseman showed great speed.
The bases were filled in the eighth
and Walker up with one out. Every
one was roofing for drive over the
fence. Walker tried hard but his fly
was caught by Daywald about two
fct from the center field barrier
Snowden scoring. Patterson singled
in the ninth but could not advance.
The work of Tharpe at second was
the fielding feature Of the game,
though Patterson and Gottky made
fine catches. No one seemed to know
why Broth was not hammered all ov-
cr the lot. He appeared to be about
the easiest pitcher seen here this seas
OIL.
After the first inning the game was
interesting and enjoyable, the local
team deserving credit for the up hill
fight. A most pleasing feature was
the speed with which the game was
played.
Score:
F. NJ. 500 2 0 0 0 la
A. B. C. 30 3 0 4 0 2 l O-lO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
DEATH OF MRS. SHUMAN

Mrs. Mary Shuman, widow OF John
Shuman, died at her home on South
Royal street at an early hour this
The deceased was about 81
years old. She had been a member OF
The Second Presbyterian Church for
over half a century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
Another Strike in New York.

New York, June 6.-The strike Of
16 engineer, electricians and firemen
of the Hotel Netherlands force, gave
new Jest to the walters strike today
With the quitting of these men came
the threat that this was only the begin
ming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06

Sea bass, halibut, mackerel, rock
fish, founders and trout for sale dur
ing the remainder of the week by
George E. Price & Co, in the City
Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06

FOR SALE:-Desirable brick dwell
ing on upper King street, containing
nine rooms. and all modern improve
ments. Excellent location for bust
ness PURPOSES For pric" and terms APP
plv 10 JOHN S. NURMOHLE. corner
king and Royal streets. JeG-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
DEATH OF TREASURER CHASE

Boston, June 6.-After a short i'll
ness, Stephen A. Chase, treasurer OF
the Christian Science Church of Am
erica, died at his home here today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
EXCURSION TO MARSHALL HALL
Given by the Alumni Association of
the Washington Business High School,
rn1r.r rrr>-r1 = 1910

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1912,
Steamer st. Johns will positively
stop at Alexandria on all three trips,
leaving Washington at 10 a. m, 2:3O
p. m. and 700 p. m. Tickets can be
obtained at r. E. Knight & Sons,
621 and 625 King street, or at the
wharf on day of excursion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06

LOST:-An Onyx necklace with pen
dant and gold knot in centre. Ae re-
ward will be paid the finder if it is
left at Burke 4 Herhert's bank.
Jee-2t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06

About five weeks ago an abandoned
bicyclc was found in the street by the
police. 1t is still at the station house
awaiting the appearance of its owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Thomas J. Edelen has sold to Flor
ance Edelen Ryan a house and lot on
The north side of Oronoco street, be-
tween Columbus and Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06

FOR SiLE:-DeSirablc 5 room mouse
situated on West end porch IatS"
yard. god stable. in good repair. IN
Quirc Gazette office. Jco-ol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-06
$4,000 is NEEDED.

About $50 is needed to COM
plete the Gazette fund Of $13O
which it is raising to pay the
expenses of little crippled
boy at the Children's Hospital.
$l1.5O was received today.
$500 was sent by the Kings
Daughters of Grace Church, S.
by the Council of Jewish Wo-
men, 81 by Hayden Henderson
and 80 cents by Henry Paggett.
The Jewish Council writes as
follows:
"Will you please add inclos-
ureto fund for Little Boy sent
to the Children's Hospital in
Washington from the local
rhome.' That it may be a
small means toward his return
to perfect health is the wish of
the entire membership of
Alexandria, Va, Section, Coun-
Gil of Jewish Women,
Mrs. Alexander Kaufman,