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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-12

Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Curuth-
ersville, aged 70, died Sebtember 9th.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-12

School supplies at Pelty's.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-12

School books at Pelty's.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-12

CAPT. Gustavus St. Gem died at
his home in Ste. Genevieie Septem-
Der 2, aged 81 years. s months and
IL days. He was born and reared In
Ste. Genevieve county.
J.. Perry Patterson, age 70
years, + months and 6 days, died
suddenly OF heart failure at his
home near Potosi, on Sunday,
September |.
Charles d. Smith died at his
home In Potosi, Tuesday, Septem-
Der 2, age 63 years,-8 months and
70 days.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-12
STRAY

j. w. BRAHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Football Player 10 We'd.

Charlottesville, Va, Oct. 15.-kem
per Winsborough .Yancey,in college
days, one Of the most noted football
players in the South, but now well
known farmer and fruit grower Of
Crozet, this county, has gone to
Houston, Texas, where this evening
he will wed Miss Edith Stafford.
Mr.. Yancey was accompanied
South by George Warren, of Harrl-
sonburg, 4 former college mate, who
will act as his best man. a recep-
tion will follow the ceremony, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Yancey will sail
for New York, to spend fortnight.
The couple will return to Crozet
about the end of the month.
Miss Stafford is graduate of the
Mary Baldwin Seminary, Staunton,
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Mrs. Roosevelt Receives News.

New York, Oct. 15.-The first d-
rect word from her wounded husband
was received by Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt shorty after she arrived at the
home OF J. West Roosevelt. 1t was
sent to her over the leased telegraph
Chicago headquarters and said:
cam in excellent shape. Made an
hour and a half speech. The wound
is a trivial one think they will find
that it merely glanced on rib and
went some where into cavity Of the
body. 1t certainly didn't touch lung
and isn't particle more serious
than any of the injuries any of the
boys used constantly to be having. !
anticipate going right on viii my en-
gagements. Best love to Ethel
Another telegram sent to Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, il, said:
AZ am now in the hospital. The
bullet did not hit anything vital. /
think they will find it some where
around. | will go on with my trip
Love to Ethel"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15

HINGES ON SCHEPPS
Mrs. Rosenthal to Tell Her Story
The Jury-Will Not Retract Any
Part of 1t.

New York, Oct. 15.-The real fight
to save Police Lieut.. Charles Becker
from the electric chair began today
with the calling of Sam Schepps to
the stand. Whitman relied on
Schepps to prove his case insisting
that he was not one of the murder
conspirators but that he was the ''in-
dependent source" wh!cn the law de-
mands for confirmation Of the story
of conspirators.
To offset this, Mcintyre, for the de-
fense, had the police circular sent out
calling for the arrest of Schepps in
which he was referred to as wanted
for murder" and was planning to get
them before the jury if possible.
The entire Becker case hinged on
Schepps. Should Justice Golf hold
that he was not member Of the
conspiracy then his evidence would
make the story told oy Rose, Webber
and Vallon material and the jury
could believe them. Mcintyre, how
ever, fought hard to prevent this. He
openly charged in the court room that
the district attorney had failed to
have Schepps named in the blanket in
dictment, in order that he could take
advantage of a technicality and get
his story before the jury as the need
ed Independent evidence in the case.
It also stated that Mrs. Rosen-
thai would tell her story to the jury
She assured tile district attorney
that a mistake had been made when
it was declared that she had agreed
to retract much Of her original state
ment. Instead she told Whitman she
was fully convinced that Becker had
her husband killed and she would also
tell the jury She had been sick, but
according to the district attorneys S
office she will be able to take the
stand when called on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Unsatisfactory Freight Ser
vice on BluemCnt Branch of Wash.
ington and Old Dominion Ry.

A well-attended meeting of the
Chamber Of Commerce was held last
night at which considerable business
of a general nature was transacted.
1t was stated at he meeting that pres
ent conditions on the Bluemont
Branch of the Washington and Old
Dominion Railway are the cause OF
complaint from business men OF this
city, being alleged that shipments
between Alexandria and Bluemont
are often delayed from week to ten
days. The transportation committee
Of the organization will take the mat
ter under consideration.
Passenger cars are now operated by
electricity between Rosslyn and Lees
burg. but freight trains are operated
by steam. It is said that the connec-
ton at Bluemont Junction is by no
means satisfactory. Merchants Of
this city also aver that the passenger
service on the road could be improved.
The board received an invitation
10 attend the ninth convention of the
National Rivers and Harbors Associa-
ton in Washington early in Decem-
ba-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
AIRSHIP PASSES CITY.
Passenger Carrying Aero Viewed
With Interest By Many Alex
andrians. :.

Between four and five o'clock yes
terday evening Lieutenant Harvey
Gieger and Private Moorman, of the
Hydroaeroplane School at War Col
lege Point, Washington, made a flight
short distance down the Potomac.
The aviators attracted general atten-
ton as they passed Alexandria on
their way down as we'll as on their
return trip.
The fight was given for the bene-
fit Of the delegates of the Inter
tional Chambers of Commerce and
Commercial and Industrial Associa-
tions, who had journeyed to the War
College to place wreath upon the
monument of Frederick the Great
Lieutenant Gieger. in the Curtlss
passenger CARRYING aero, arose into
the air shortly after 4 O'clock, carry
ing as a passenger, Private HOFFMAN.
He flew for several minutes around
the open water of the Eastern Branch,
and made several landings to the de-
light of the visitors. The flight was
one of the most successful ever made
at the school.
Realizing that the machine was IN
nnrfect tune. Lieut.. Giegcr then flew
down the Potomac, attaining the
speed of nearly 60 miles an hour, and
passing the steamer Charles Meal
ester. which was bringing back those
delegates of the congress OF Cham
bers of commerce who had spent the
afternoon at Mt. Vernon. He then re-
turned at great seep 10 the Hydro
aeroplane school, and startled the
visitors with a sensational landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
BELLE PRE- BRINGS $4,000.
Property of the Defunct Glass Com
pany is Sold at Public Auction
Today.

The real estate and machinery Of
the Belle Pre- Bottle Company, whose
failure took place about six months
ago, was sold at public auction today
to F. R. Horner, trustee for the bond
holders for $4,000. The sale took
place at the plant this morning at
II o'clock and was conducted by Cap
tain Robert F. Knox for E. A. Thom-p p
son, receiver. There were only two
bids. one for $4,000 by George II.
scbwarzmann. of the Old Dominion
Glass Company and the bid OF Mr.
Horner.
The property consists of two
squares of ground in the northwest
ern section of the city with buildings
and machinery.
F. H. Horner, who was the highest
bidder, stated this afternoon that no
plans had as yet been considered for
the further disposition of the plant
The sale must first be confirmed by
the court, and afte rthat is done a
meeting of the bondholders will be
called to consider the resumption OF
business. The amount of the bonds
outstanding is $4,000. Among those
present at the sale this morning was
the representative of northern com
panv who wished to lease the plant
for a number Of years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
DODGE FUND
|NVEST ST|GATED
Governor Wilson's Alleged
Statement = Dodge is
Placed on Stand.
NOT TAINTED MONEY.
Witness Alleges Loan of $4,000 TO
Paper published in Governor Will
sons Interests.

Washington, Oct. 15.-"I am not
ashamed to receive money from Mr..
Mccormick"
This was the statement attributed
today to Governor Wilson before the
Clapp committee by Cleveland H.
Dodge, who raised the Dodge fund"
of $4,000 for the Wilson nomination
fused. Dodge said that Wilson re-
fused to consider the S12,500 contri-
button Of Mccormick, president Of
the "Harvester Trust" as tainted
money"
The Governor said ne was perfectly
willing to accept the money from MIR.
McCo. nick in the spirit in which it
was given" said Dodge, when it was
suggested that Mr.. MeColmick's gift
be returned. Mccormick, Dodge and
Governor Wilson were Grass mates at
Princeton.
Dodge, a wealthy New Yoyk manu.
facturer said that the names Of con-
tributors to the Dodge fund" were
kept secret from Governor Wilson
until very recently.
Dodge said he loaned $4,000 to
the Trenton n. j., True American"
in Governor Wilson'S interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Americans Held for Ransom.

Washington, Oct. 15.-Two Amerl-
cans are being held for ransom Dy
Mexican rebels, according to State
Department advices today. John l.
Cameron, an American cattle dealer
is being held by Salazar at Clnco
de Maya Mines, 125 miles south o,
Jaurez for ransome of $5O,OOO and
Arthur Mccormick, superintendent
of Palomas ranch for a bounty Oh
5000 The American embassy to-
day made vigorous demands for their
release.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Serious Accident.

John Knight, native Of Wincnes-
ter. was the victim Of serious acci-
dent at Manassas this morning. The
unfortunate man had served a six
months term on the roads for engag-
ing in the illegal sale of liquor, and
upon being released this morning was
given a ticket for Winchester, his
home. While at the depot waiting for
a train he was struck by an engine
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
The engine passed over both OF his
legs, crushing them. Knight was
was brought to this city and placed IN
the Alexandria Hospital, where his
legs were amputated by Dr. Delaney
assisted by Dr. Merchant, OF Mana5-
saS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
NEWS IN LONDON.

London, Oct. 15.-News of the at
tempted assassination of crowned
head could not cause greater senss'
tion than prevailed in London today
over the shooting of Colonel Roose'
welt.
The first dispatch telling Of the At
tack arrived too late, on account Of
the difference in time between Mil
waukee and London, to appear in Tho
regular morning editions. Extra!
appeared, some of which even TIN
American press could hardly outdt
in vehemence of typographical dis
play and superlativeness OF expires
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15

That the United States, which once
boasted of having resources enough
to supply the whole world with fresh
meat, now cannot supply even its own
inhabitants and that immigration will
have to be restricted in order 10
keep down the increasing cost of
meats were the startling statements
made at the American Meat Packers
Association convention in Chicago
yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
TURKS VICTORIOUS.
Montenegrins Suffer Crushing De-
feat by Ottoman Troops.

Constantinopel, Oct. l5.-The Turks
crushingly defeated the Montencgrlns
at Gusinie today, completely scatter
ing their force.
Belgrade, Oct. 15.-F'ollowing the
repulse of the 5000 Turks who in
vaded Servia yesterday, Servian
troops today entered Turkish terri
tory. 1t was reported Turkish rein
forcements were hurrying to meet
them.
Cettinje, Oct. 15.-The Montenegr'n
forces advanced today from Tuzi
upon Scutari, From the Turks they
received little opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Had Followed His Victim
Since About the Middle
of Last Month.
ACTUATED BY DREAM.
Looks Upon Former President as a
Menace to the Country and Deter
mined to Kill Him. -.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 15.-John
Schrank, the would-be assassin Of
Colonel Roosevelt here today had
nothing to add to his earlier state
ment made last night in which he said
his attempt to kill Roosevelt was be-
cause President Mckinley had ap-
peared in dream pointing out Roose-
welt, who appeared in a monks garb
as his slayer. Following his state
ment Schrank was taken back to his
cell, where he slept uninterruptedly
until Z o'clock.
Cross-examined by Chief of Police
Jansen and other officials at Central
Station he told of having followed the
Colonel since September IL and his
determination to assassinate the for
mer president because of the Nc
Kinley dream and his belief that
Roosevelt was menace to the coun-
try.
81 began to think of Roosevelt as
menace when he cried "Thief" at
the Chicago convention, said Schrank.
81 looked upon his plan to start a
third party as a danger TO the coun-
try. My knowledge Of history gained
through much reading, convinced me
that Roosevelt was engaged in
dangerous undertaking. I was con-
vinced that if elected at the fall cleo
ton he would resume the cry thief
and his administration would plunge
the country into bloody war
Milwaukee, Oct. 15.-John Schrani
the fanatic who attempted the life OF
Colonel Roosevelt last night, was ar
raigned in district court today, plead
ed guilty and was bound over on So
600 bail to the next term of the mu-
nicipal court which convenes Decem-
Der 10.
New York, Oct. 15.-Habitues of
the Bowery recalled today John
Schrank, who tried to murder Col
onel Roosevelt last night as a harm
less, inoffensive crank. A German
with a somewhat noticeable accent,
yellow and redish brown beard
lived at White Hotel, just few feet
off the Bowery. Only one man pene-
trated the air of exclusiveness with
which he surrounded himself That
was Jack Walker, bartender in the
hotel who said today that he ami
Schrank often discussed general az
fairs over a glass Of beer.
According to Walker Schrank ap'
parently had few friends and abso-
lutely no intimates. lie was quiet
in manner and in conversation never
discussed himself. While he had been
heard to say that he considered Roose-
welt a menace to the country there
was never anything in his conversa-
ton that led those in contact with
him to believe that he held real AMI
mostly toward the Progressive presi-
dental candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Veterans in This City.

A number of the Grand Army OF
the Republic landed in this city today
from the steamer Charles Manchester
after having visited Mount Vernon.
They viewed the several points Of IN
terest in the city, also places made
familiar to those Of the party VINO
were quartered in or encamped near
Alexandria during the civil war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
WOOD KNOCKED
FROM BOX.

In today's worlds series
game Wood, the great Bos-
ton pitcher was knocked
from the box, the Giants Sc
curing 6 runs in the first in
ming. They secured another
in the second and Boston al
so secured one run in this
inning. The score at the end
Of the third was New York
Z Boston 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
REJECTS OF ULTIMATUM.
Greek Minister Prepares to Leave
ConstantinOple.

Corstantinople, Oct. 15.-Turkey
TODAY rejected Greece's ultimatum de-
manding surrender of Greek ships
seized by Turks authorities. The
Greek minister prepared to leave
Constantinople in expectation OF wal
The Bulgarian minister has already
asked for his passports. The Servlan
minister was expected to follow Ms
example today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Sbarps and Flats.

A meeting of the Sharps and Flats
was held last night at which the first
rehearsal for the production of Mi
kado~ was heldThere was a large at
tendance and a number of new mem
bers will. it is said, be added to the
organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Unfounded Rumor.

New York, Oct. 15.---A rumor that
Lieut.. Becker had committed suicide
in the Tombs was setn broadcast over
the country today and caused much
annoyance to the prison officials here,
who said there was absolutely no
basis whatever for The report. Beck
er was in his usual good health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Divorce Granted

In the Corporation Court today the
case Of Elizabeth E. Henderson by her
next friend, l.. 7. Webster, VS.. Dex-
ter p. Henderson, final decree Of
divorce was granted the complainant
fro mthc defendant upon statutory
grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Capt. George Cook, 40 years old, .
well-known river pilot, committed Su-
eide by inhaling Illuminating gas yes
terday morning at his home in Wash
ington rather than undergo an opera
tion for an abscess on the BRAIN
Capt. Cook was well-known
on the Potomac river asd the Chesa-
peake Bay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
but the wound is so important as to
demand rest for a number of days.
'tJohn Murphy"
arthur Bever."
"Scurry L. Terrill,"
"R. G. Sayle, Attending physicians"

"Scurry l.. Terrill,"
"R. G. Sayle, Attending physicians"
Chicago, Oct. 15-Every speaking
date of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
was cancelled today and the private
car in which he and his party have
been touring the country was re-
leased. Preparations were made this
afternoon for receiving Mrs. Roosc-
welt who is coming on from New York
on the Twentieth Century Limited.
The ColonePs condition this after
noon was improved, according to the
latest statements given out by Dr..
John B. Murphy, who heads the squad
of the most eminent surgeons that
could be obtained to care for the
wounded progressive leader. The
exact Location of the bullet was not
announced, but it was staed that the
celebrated patient was not in any
danger unless blood poison set in.
Probing for the bullet, Dr.. Murphy
said, would add to the danger to the
ColonePs condition, and it was decided
that no operation would be performed
at least for four or five days.
Meanwhile Col. Roosevelt lay upon
his bed on the third floor of the nos
pital and read from heavy bound vol
nmes that bore long names and con-
tanned deep treatises on sociology
raunlntinn and economics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A meeting of the Reliance Steam
Fire Engine Company, will be held
tonight
The following real estate sales in
George Washington Park have been
reported:
Charles H. Zimmerman, two lots
from E. H. Kemper; Robert Elliott,
two lots from the Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15

United States of America to uphold
the third-term tradition.
"Let every third-termer be regard
ed as a traitor to the american cause.
Let it be the right and duty Of every
citizen to forcibly remove a third
ternler. Never let third-Serm party
emblem appear on the official ballot.
81 am willing to die TOR my country,
God has called me to be his instra-
ment,, so help me God.
"(signed) INNOCENT GUILTY"
(Written in German.]
"A strong tower is our God"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Italy and Turkey.

Paris, Oct. 15.-Diplomats confess
they do not know whether Turko-
Italian peace had been reestablished.
They are reasonably certain treaty
was signed but fear it will immedl-
ately be broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Sentenced 10 Six Months.

In the Corporation Court this morn
ing John T. Pettrell who was indicted
some months ago for grand larceny,
plead guilty to petty larceny and was
sentenced TO jail for six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
STORY OF THE SHOOTING.

Colonel Roosevelt was ShoC anu
wounded in the left breast as he was
leaving the Gilpatrick Hotel for the
Auditorium, in Milwaukee, where he
was to make an address,. His as
sailant was John Scrank, apparently
a fanatic on the third term question,
whose home is in New York.
Colonel Roosevelt, who at first did
not know that he was wounded, insist
ed upon going to the auditorium,
where he spoke for more than an
hour.
After he had been examined and
his wound dressed, Colonel Roosevelt
was placed in an automobile and hur-
ried to the railroad station enroute
to Chicago,
A special train had been made up,
and at once pulled out with the Col
onel, apparently in his usual spirits.
Colonel Roosevelt's life probably
was saved by a manuscript of the
speech which he delivered tonight.
The bullet struck the manuscript
which retarded it's force as it passed
into the flesh.
Colonel Roosevelt had just stepped
into an automobile when the would
be-assassin pushed his way through
the crowd in the street and fired.
Colonel Albert H. Martin, who was
standing on the car with the Colonel,
leaped on to the mans shoulders and
bore him to the ground and prevented
a second shot.
Henry F. Cochems, chairman OF the
Speakers bureal of the Progressive
party, captured the would-be asSass-
in, and it required the services OF
four policemen to keep him from be-
ing dealt with summarily.
The Colonel asked to have the man
brought to him, and when the would
be assassin was s>asked why he hrec
the shot, no reply was offered
Later the assassin said:
"Any man looking for third term
ought to be shot"
Colonel Roosevelt stood up IN MS
carriage, waved the crowd away and
started for the auditorium.
1t is said the Colonel put his right
hand underneath his coat and over
his left breast, but apparently was
unharmed. The man who is said to
have fired the shot was whlsked
away in an automobile patrol wagon
and landed in the central station.
Five hundred persons followed the
patrol wagon, eager to get at the
man who did the shooting.
A written proclamation found in the
clothing of the man who did the
shooting, reads:
7 September Is, 1922
September Is, 1901, l:3O a. m., Ir
drem I saw President Mckinley sit
up in monks attire in whom | rec
ognized Theodore Roosevelt. The
President said: "This is my murder
er; avenge my DEATH
september ~, 1912 1:3O a. m
while writing poem some on tap
ped me on the shoulder and said: "Le
| not murderer take the presidential
chair. Avenge my DEATH
81 could plainly see Mr.. Mckinley
features.
"Before the Almighty God, l swea
this above writing is nothing but tn
truth"
Another note found in the man
pocket reads:
$50 long as Japan could rise to tn
greatest power of the world, despit
her surviving a tradition more tha
1000 years old, as Gen. Nogi so nobl
demonstrated, it is the duty OF tn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Retail Merchants.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Retail Merchants Association ~ill
be held tonight. Refreshments VIII
be served at the close of t he meet
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
POLICE COURT
(Justice H. B. Cation, Presiding.)

William Green, colored, was before
the Police oCurt this morning to an
swer the charge of assaulting Malm-
da Level, colorcd. He was fined SO.
This was the only case on the docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15

There are lot of family trees that
need spraying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15

When girl gets to be an aunt, she
grows ambitious to go further.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-15
Norfolk Oysters fried at Rammel's

Cafe.