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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

STATE WILL OPPOSE.
Commonwealth will Endeavor to Have
Change of Venue to Wythevillc,
Wythe County. :.

Roanoke, Va, Sept. 1S.-Prelim-
mary negotiations to secure defense
counsel were made today by Sidna
Allen and Wesley Edwards, the two
Allen "Outlaws" arrested at Des
Moines for alleged completely in
the Hillsville court house shooting
last March
Attorney J. C. Buxton, of Mt Airy,
N. c., was written by Allen today to
come here for conference.
Alien emphatically announced today
that he and Edwards will fight to
have their trials held at Hillsville,
where the five alleged victims were
killed The Commemorative Attor-
ney intimates that such efforts will
be opposed and that change of venue
to the Wythe county court at Wythe-
Vile will be sought, The other five
Allen clansmen were tried at Wythe-
Vile.
Judge Walter Staples said he eX-
pected letter today from Governor
Mann regarding the trials Of the two
remaining defendants.
Victor Allen, who was acquitted,
and Sidna Aliens wife are expected
here today to visit their kinsmen in
Jail. Mrs. Allen has not seen her hus-
band since he fled to the mountains
after the shooting.
Roanoke, Va, Sept. lS.--Too many
Allen clansmen in the tiny local jail,
following the arrival of Sidna Allen
and Wesley Edwards, arrested in Des
Moines, today caused the removal OF
two of the Hillsville shooting partic-
ipants, Sidna Edwards and Friel AL
len, to the penitentiary at Richmond,
Edwards will begin serving sentence
of fifteen years and Friel Allen eigh-
teen years for their part of the whole
sale tragedy in Carroll county.
Wesley and Sidna Edwards had a
farewell visit in Jail before the lat
ter and Fricl Alien were started on
their journey to prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
,unty, 1000 feet from Hunting

Creeh-
He testified that during the past
ten wears Alexandria had built about
seventy miles of sewers, several miles
of these being trunk sewers. S3,OOO,-
600 has been spent by Alexandria for
streets and sewehs during the past
ten years.
Mr.. Dunn gave as his opinion that
there is no land in Alexandria city
suitable for high grade residences,
and only a small amount for medium
grade property. He stated that he
had surveyed the lot for the new boys
high school and that same was about
eight acres, largely outside Of the
present city limit.
He was questioned in reference to
the streets and stated that King
street, from the corporate line to
the Union Station was cleaned by the
street department of Alexandria city.
All the street improvements were OF
a substantial nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Suicide in the County.

The body of E. W. Ford, said to be
resident of Washington, was found
this morning near the tracks of the
Great Falls Railway, in the vicinity
of Mackey station. He had commit
ted suicide some time during the night
by shooting himself in the head. He
had on his person a considerable sum
of money, gold watch and other art
icles. A coroners jury was summoned
and an investigation is now in prog
ress. Commemorative Attorney
Crandall Mackey was unable to be
present at the annexation proceedings
in the Circuit Court this morning on
account of the investigation of the
suicide.
Ford was lying on his left side with
his hands folded across his chest. The
revolver was about two feet away, in
dicating that he had rolled down the
hill after firing the fatal shot.
Ford was fifty-four years old, and
for many years was engaged in the
lunch room business at Seventh and F
streets, northwest. About a year ago
he sold out his lunch room and three
months ago he opened a grocery store
at Twenty-first and NJ streets north
west. The venture is said to have
proved unsuccessful, and Ford, ac-
cording to relatives, was in financial
difficulties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Royalty Accused.

London, Sept 1S.-And now royalty
has begun perpetrating "Suffragette
outrages," it leaked out today. The
Kings sons, Princes Albert and Henry,
are the two miscreants.
The incident happene dust after
some one looted the red flags from the
golf course at Balmoral and left pur-
pie 'votes for women" flags instead.
1t was bad enough, but how much
worse it was when similar posters was
found day or two ago plastered on
the door of the guest room of Lord OF
the Admiralty Winston Churchill who
was visiting at Balmorai Castle at
the time. Likewise there were other
posters on all the automobiles in the
royal garage.
The Queen was furious. She sus-
pected the servants and started rigid
investigation. 1t took a week Of hard
sleuthing to run down the real culprits
and the two young princes. They
didn't really sympathize with the
"votes for women" campaign, they
said, when they were cornercd. They
only did it for fun and begged to
be forgiven.
As there was nothing else to be
done the royal clemency was finally
extended. The Queen compelled both
princes to apologize in person to
Churchill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
PROGRESS Of THE
ANNEXATION CASE
Will Doubtless be Postponed
For Several Weeks After
Saturday.
f. c.. DUNN ON STAND.
Large Crowd Present, Including Many
Alexandrians-Great Interest in
Case.
f. C. DUNN ON STAND.
MAY CONTINUE CASE.

Judge Gordon announced this
morning that the regular term
of his county in Nelson county
would open next Monday and
would probably last for two
weeks. After that the term of
court in Amherst county would
be opened. In case the annex
alton case is not concluded by
Saturday night he would in all
probability adjourn the hearing
for several weeks. There is very
little chance of the case being
concluded by Saturday as but
little progress is being made
and the indications are that the
hearing will require not less
than ten days. There are more
than 125 witnesses to be exam
ined and a vast amount of de-
tails to be presented to the
court. Judge Gordon was ask
ed if it was not possible to have
Governor Mann designate an
other judge to hold court in
Nelson and Amherst counties
in his place, but he did not
think that this could be done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Altered Unlawful Fishing.

Wallace Cox was arrested yesterday
bv Deputy U. S. Marshal Glover on
the charge of violating the fishing
laws of te District of Columbia. The
warrant had been issued by Commits
sioner Garnett. Cox was subsequent
ly brought before the latter and
bonded for his appearance oeIore the
court in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

&c. Dunn, City Engineer was the
first witness, when the Circuit Court
of Alexandria County, before which
the annexation proceedings of AL
exandria city are pending, assembled
for it's afternoon session yesterday.
With map before him, he traced
present boundaries of the city and the
territory which it is proposed to an
mex. He described the territory west
of the Washington-Virginia Railway,
including George Washington Park,
Rosemont and Braddock Heights
as suitable for city development and
having good building sites. The same
was true of the land between the cleo
trio railway and the river, as well as
the land between the present corpor-
ate limits of Alexandria and Hunting
Creek. The only low land in all this
territory is near the creek, and the
only depression is beyond the canal
north of the city. Near Jones Point
the land is swampy. All of these con-
ditions were brought out by Mr..
johnson to show that the territory
which was wanted by Alexandria was
suitable for city development, this
being required by the State law.
Mr.. Dun ndescribed the drainage OF
the land in question, testifying that
all the surface water and sewerage
from Cottage Park, Braddock
Heights, Rosemont and the Union
Station, drained into Hooff's Run. All
of the area of Alexandria west OF
Columbus street about 16O acres
drains into the same stream. Ihls
drainage from Alexandria is carried
through trunk sewer 3X5 feet whlch
has been built for 4,600 feet ano
which empties into Hooffs' Run IN
Fairfax county. About 1000 more
feet will be required before this sew
er is completed.
To make a covered sewer from
Hunting Greek to Lloyd's Lane would
REQUIRE about 5000 fet of sewer ten
feet in diamater, which would cost
approximately S1S0,OOO.
Mr.. Dunn explained the drainage Of
the southeastern portion of the city
by the Royal street sewer, which emp.
ties into an open branch in FairfaS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

Invitations have been received III
this city to the marriage Of Miss Eliz-
abeth Blackford Lloyd, daughter of
the Right Reverend and Mrs. Arthur
Selden Lloyd, to Mr.. Charles Julian
Symington. The wedding will take
place on Tuesday the first of October
at half-past twelve o'clock in Madison,
Connecticut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Anti-Home Rule Campaign.

Belfast, Sept. 1S.-The militant
orangemen opened their spectacular
anti-home rule campaign with a meet
inc at Enniskillen where $4,000 reit-
Grated their determination never TO
recognize an Irish Parliament. Fiery
speeches were made expressing the
determination to remain "loyal to the
empire" even to the extent of armed
resistance. The police noted the
speeches with a view to possible prose
cutions but did not try to stop them
During the next ten days seven
more dcmc, ,-rations will be held cu'-
minatinc in gathering here on Vi
ster Day. SEPT. 2S, when it is expected
that 100000 Orangemen will sign a
covenant to resist home rule to the
death.
A pledge to stand by the men IN
their anti-home rule fight Is beng
circulated by the Ulster women's Un-
ionist Association. 1t is being gene
rally signed by North of Ireland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

Mr.. Henry Glover was stricken by
epilepsy while at the southwest cor
ner of King and Columbus streets
early this afternoon. He was taken
to his home in tie ambulance of the
Alexandria Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

At meeting of the Fraternal Order
Of Eagles of Alva Aerie, Bazaar
committee held at Eagles Home, last
night, it was decided to hold meetings
Tuesday and Friday of each week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

A special meeting will be held in the
auditorium of Trinity NJ. E. Church
tonight, when the pastor, the Rev.
A.G.Luttrell, will make an address
on old time religion. Mi. Marshall
Dobie will render solo on the occa-
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
SECOND DAY OF
VIRGINIA LEAGUE
Interesting and Instructive
Addresses on Municipal
Affairs.
TRIP TO MT. VERNON.
Address to be Delivered in The Young
Peoples Building Tonight at Eight
O'clock.

At the close of the Gazette's re-
port of the proceeding of the Lea
que of Virginia municipalities in the
Young Peoples Building yesterday,
the annual report of L. c. Brinson,
sccretary-treasurer, showed that the
receipts during the year amounted
to S514.32 while the expenses were
$41Q!74 leaving a balance on hand of
S103.5S.
Afterward committees were ap-
pointed and other routine business dis
posed of.
After luncheon had been served the
visitors they were escorted to va
rious points of interest in the city
ant at 8 o'clock in the Afternoon,
the delegates, accompanied by young
ladies, who servel them luncheon,as
their guests, left for trip to Ar
lington by trolley.
The League reassembled shortly af
ter 10 o'clock this morning. Several
matters were discussed, among them
the best means towards interesting
the people of the state in the pur
poses Of the organization. The fact
that the attendance Of delegates this
year was small, was alluded to, and
several suggestios were made look
ing to the increased interest in the
league.
Addresses then followed:
vkOshr mht mht mht mht mht mht
''Beautifying the City" by Hon.
Henry N. Castle, Norfolk, Secretary
Commission on Beautifying City.
"How Business Organizations May
Best Serve Municipalities" by Hon.
w. L. Shafer, Roanoke, Secretary
Chamber Of Commerce.
"The Construction and Benefits Of
God Roads," by j. E. Pennybacker,
Jr., secretary American Association
for Highway improvements, Wash
ington, D. C.
Getty Beautiful" by Hon. F. H. La
baume, Roanoke, Agricultural and In
dustrial Agent n. & W. R. R.
A buffet luncheon prepared by the
ladies of the Second Presbyterian
Church, was served at noon.
Address-"Commision Government" )"
by Lieut.. Col. VIM. V. Judson, U. S. A.
Engineer Commissioner Of the Dis
trict of Columbia later delivered an
address on Commission Form of
Government" "after which there was a
general discussion of the forms Of city
Government.
The league this afternoon elected
the following officers: President
.Jno. ". Wood, Mayor OF Roanoke;
1st Vice President, w. H. Sergeant
Councilman of Norfolk; End Vice Pres
ident. |. ]. Burbage, Mayor of Cape
Charles: 3rd Vice President, DR.. f. W
Ehart, Mayor of Blacksburg; Secre'
tarv and Treasurer, l.. c. Crimson
Councilman of Portsmouth.
It was decided to hold the next meet
ing in Roanoke.
At 3:45 p. M, the guests and tour
lists made a trolley trip to Mount
Vernon.
At 8 p. m, there will be an illustrat-
ed lecture-"New City" by Hon.
Richard B. Watrus, American 0lV!c
Association, Washington, d. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

There was heavy rain between 7
and 8 o'clock this morning, which was
followed by other showers later in
the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to William c,
Erskine, of Alexandria, and Letta NJ.
Hayne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

The alarm of fire shortly after two
o'clock this afternoon was caused by y
burning chimney on Prince street, be-
tween Payne and West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Death of Mrs. McDermOtt.

Mrs. Maria McDermott, widow OF
Patrick McDermott, died at her res
idence 10 S. Pitt St., at an early
hour this morning. The deceased was
the mother of Mr.. Thomas McDer-
mott. She was 70 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
DEATH NOTICE.

Mrs. Maria McDermott, wido" o.
Patrick McDermott, died at her resi-
dence, 10 south Pitt street this morn
inr at $50 o'clock. Aged 70 years
Funeral services will take place on
Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock IN 81
Mary's Church.
washington papers please copy) It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Today's Session.

When court opened this morning,
the testimony of City Engineer Dunn
was continued. He was cross-eXam'
ined by John S. Barbour as to the paw
ing of Alexandria's streets which ne
detailed at length, going over eacn
block in the city. He testified that
about 60 per cent of the streets IN
Alexandria had been improved, approx
imately 80 miles of street being paved
Vitrified brick roadways in AleXan-
dria Including curb and cutters cost
approximately $4,000 per square;
water macadam averages $1,000;
bituminous macadem on concrete
foundations costs $1,000 per average
block.
Mr.. Dunn stated that there was no
necessity of enclosing Hooff's Run a!
present but that separate sewerage
system should be established to take
care of the sewerage from Rosemont
and other surburbs entirely independ-
ent of Hooff's Run. Such sewer
could be constructed at cost of $780,
O00
A strong point was developed by the
defense when it was brought out that
Mr.. Dunn had not been called upon BY
City Council to prepare any plans OF
sewers in the territory which Alexan-
dria is seeking to obtain.
Mr.. Dunn said that conditions in
Alexandria were most extraordinary
as 81 per cent of the available area
was occupied by streets and of the
remainder IS per cent was built upon,
At one o'clock court adjourned.
The court opened at two-thirty this
afternoon and City Engineer Dunn
was again called to the stand and his
cross-examination by Mr.. Barbour
was resumed. At three o'clock DR.
w. M. Smith President of the Virgin
ia State Board of Health and Chair
man of the Alexandria School Board
was called to the stand and testified
as the sanitary conditions of Alex
andria City, as we'll as the school IA
cilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Wedding.

Mr. Frank w. McLane and Miss
Mildred Y. Phillips were married at
1890 this morning at St. Mary's rec
tory by Rev. II, J. Cutter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
COMPROMISES OFFERED.

Crandall Mackey, Common
wealth's Attorney OF Alexan-
dria county made a tentative
proposition to compromise the
case by allowing Alexandria
City portion Of the territory
claimed but his proposition was
not seriously considered by
the Alexandria attorneys who
are positive they will get all
they have asked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Police Defeat Merchants.

The members of the Police depart
ment yesterday afternoon defeated a
team composed of the merchants OF
the city by score of 18 to 10 IN a
nine-inning game played at the Alex
andria baseball park. The proceeds Oh
the game will be for the benefit Of
the Children's Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

What are the wild waves saying?
After you have returned from the
seasnore be sure to go to MarshalPs
and get your Bargains in Footwear.
9-7tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
Annexation Notes.

Samuel P. Fisher, corporation attor-
ney, who has been i'll for some weeks,
has been present at the court during
the trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

Jno. NJ. Johnson took three hours in
making his opening address yester-
day. He was most eloquent In de-
scribing the improvements made in
Alexandria during the past decade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Louise Banakerk, colored, died at
her home on Gibbon street, last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

City Engineer Dunn was an excel
lent witness, giving all the details in
reference to the sewers and streets
of Alexandria without hesitation. His
testimony was accurate and illumin-
ating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

Oyster season open at Rammers
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-18

Mayor Thomas A. Fisher was an in
terested spectator at today's session.
All of the attorneys in the case were
present today with the exception OF
Commonwealth's Attorney Mackey.
Judge Gordon, of Nelson county,
makes splendid presiding officer He
is distinguished in appearance, with
white hair, and short gray moustache,
and is about 55 years old,
Congressman Charles C. Carlin has
been summoned as witness by At
torney Crandall Mackey, but as Mr..
Carlin is out of the city the papers
have not been served on him.
DR.. w. NJ. Smith, president of the
Virginia Board of Health, was an in
terested witness of the proceedings
today.
Former Governor A. ]. Montague
who was recently elected to Congress
from the Fourth District of Virginia
has been the recipient of many con-
qratulations from his Alexandra
friends who have been in the court
room.
Mr.. Barbour's cross-examination Of
Mr.. Dunn was lengthy and tedious
Mr. Dunn being on the stand for fou'
hours.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-13
Candidates Must File Sworn
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-13
KLONDIKE.
Special to Inc Journal.

Klondike, Fla. April 12.-Mr. Cliff
Diamond Of McDavid was a pleasant
caller Of Klondike Friday and Satur-
day.
Miss Fianie Pierce, VINO is attend
ing school at Muscogee. was visiting
her parents Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Della Weaver was the guest
OF Miss Silllie Helton Sunday.
A crowd from Rondike attended
service at Pine Forest Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. T. L Barrineau and daughter
were the guests of Mrs. Joyner Sat
uEday afternoon.
We are glad to welcome Mr.. Stegall
and family back In our neighborhood.
There was party given at the
home Of Mr.. IN. Hilton Wednesday
night for the benefit of the candidate.
There was a large crowd and all re-
port a nice time.
Mr.. Homr Diamond was the guest
Of his brother, Mr.. A. c. Diamond,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Wright called
on Mrs. PETERS Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Hilton and daughters was in
Pensacola Tuesday on business.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-13

ANNOUNCEMENT
CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTOR TELLS WHAT HE
STANDS FOR AND WHAT KIND
OF A DEMOCRAT HE is.

Leland ]. Henderson. candidate for
presidential elector, has Issued the fol-
lowing announcement:
Henderson's Announcement.
I am a candidate for the Office Of
presidential elecator, and will sppre-
Ciate the support of your readers.
l have never before asked for office
in Florida. Will vote for Wilson, #
given opportunity. Am, and always
have been, an admirer and supporter
of VIM. ]. Bryan; but more especially
am / a supporter of Jeffersonian de-
mocracy.
I favor controlling the necessities,
such as transportation and the essen
tails of life, for the benefit Of the peo-
pie, and not for private interests.
l favor development of the water
WAYS first, as one of the three means
of transportation, roads, rail. and wa
ter, second, as the most effective means
of making rates.
I participated in the organization o3
and am and have been for five years,
secretary of the Mississippi to Atlantic
Inland Waterway Association, of which
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher is presi-
dent.
l believe in conservation and recla-
nation; the drainage of the Everglades
is one Of the most creditable undertake
ings Of any state. Florida is the in
dex finger of the closed hand Of the
United States. pointing the way to the
Panama canal. I believe she is des-
tined to be one Of the great states of
the union.
LELAND ]. HENDERSON.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-13
IN MEMORiAM.
Mrs. Katherine o'6rien.

Nh. thou art gone, God be with you!
Friend OF my childhood and youth;
Untainted by envy or malice.
Your influence was always Tor truth.
oh. the glorious transftionl
Since longer you were not to stay
Translated from Earth to High
Heaven
This beautiful, bright Easter Day.
Ard, truly, few spirits more lovely
Ere enterd the Home of the blest;
An example here Of right living,
A friend OF the poor and oppressed.
The fruit Of thy noble example
Reelected today at thy bier
IL the filial tribute they pay thee,
Thy children, devoted, sincere.
The source of all Life hath dealt kindly
In granting full number Of years;
AS we b'lieve thoust a bright place IN
Heaven,
We VIII press back these fast
flowing tears.
Ger the place where rests thy dear
form,
Where Nature doth constantly
smile,
Well deck it with brightest of verdure
AS you loved in your Emerald Isle.
And we ask Of thee, oh fondest OF
mothers.
Of in spirit thou mayest commune)
To pray that we my be with you
When our work in this life is done
NJ. CHAMBERS.