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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
BATTLE IN CUBA
Military Forces in Engage
ment-Kace RiOting Ceases
in Havana.

Washington, June ll.-Although
for the first time in years American
military forces fought pitched bat
tie yesterday in Cuba, the state de-
partment paid no further attention to
the engagement today other than to
saw that the marines behaved splend-
idly under fire.
Apparently it will take more than
an attack on the American forces IN
Cuba to provoke intervention, which
President Taft now believes he can or
der without express authority from
Congress. Just after the State De-
partment received word that company
A. and the marine corpse had been
surprised shortly after midnight and
had fought off the rebel attack with
more than 100 bullets, Secretary Knox
assured Orestes Ferrara,, the Cuban
special envoy sent to Washington,
that the presence of the American for
ces in Cuba is merely an aid to Presl-
dent Gomez and a guarantee OF safe
ty to Americans.
It is now believed that Ferrara S
mission to Washington is to secure
consent for a new loan to make gooo
the recent Cuban appropriation oil
81 100000 to pay volunteer troops
fighting the rebels.
The state department now has IN
formation that Gomez has 1000 troops
in Oriente province, where the rebel
lion has been strongest. Washington
will regard this force as sufficient tc
ouell the disorder, but should furth'
er attacks on American property oc'
cur in defiance of this army, it is
known that the authorities here vii
not hesitate to dispatch American
troops to the island at once.
Under the guns of the battleshiE
Rhode Island and Admiral Osterhau
flagship Washington, the race rlotlne
in Havana has ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
MIST FILE NEW TARIFF.

Washington, June ll.-Having de-
cided that the rates Of the Southern
Railway and other roads in the south
were discriminating against Newport
News, Va, in favor of Norfolk, and
having given these roads until June
/ to file new tariffs, which they did
not do, the /. C. c. today ordered the
defendant carriers in the case to hle
new rates on October |.
These roads are also forbidden to
enforce present rates after that date
The Commission hoped that the ROADS
would amend the rates complained OF
on their own initiative, but the roaaa
preferred to put the matter up 10 'he
commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
NEGRO KILLED.

Reed Adams, colored, 80 years old,
was shot at an early hour this morn
ing a,.l instantly killed, at Thir-
teenth and N streets northwest, Wash
ington, by William Beck, of Balti-
more. The negro was killed while he
had butcher knife "aised over the
breast Of Policeman r. T. ohrift The
bullet penetrated the negro .---4
lust in time to save the policeman
from being stabbed TO death IN tne
presence of dozen or more people
Adams, had chased the policeman
for more than block through the
streets with the huge knife in his
hand, swearing he would cut him I"
pieces. The officer stumbled at the
corner and slackened his speed. The
negro man caught upNwith him, and and
grabbing him, by the ferelees hese
him firmly vita one hand, and 1nterd-
ed slashing him with the other.
Policeman Phrift Fss Halklng y N
the vicinity Of Twelfth and i streets Ha':,
northwest at 1890 when heS hearu
cries of "N1urder!n He ran h9 tne
direction of the cries and arrivesd ~
an alley running through the bloses
bounded by Twelfth, thirteenth, ny
and O streets, northwest. sx ~
As Phrift was turning to enter the
dark alley Adams hit him with his
fist. almost stunning him, and then
the negro entered a house and quick
" returned with large Hnifes8Wear-
ing he would kill Phrift.
The policeman fired three shots 70 I
ths Ground to intimidate the negro,
but in vain.
phrift then ran down the street,
turning several times to lire SHOTS
at his pursuers feet. The negro kept
coming. 49,,
The policeman stumbled at Twelfth
and r streets and the negro caugnl
him by the hair.
William Beck, VINO, with a num-
Der of people, were running to the
scene, saw what was about TO nap
pen. Luckily Beck had a pistol with
him. He fired one shot, which KILLED
the negro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
COMPROMISE LIKELY.
Overhead Crossing May Be Put In
BY Agreement OF Electric
Roads.

Colonel James r. Cation, represent
ing the Virginia, and
Judge c. f. Nicol, for the Washing
ton and Old Dominion, were in Rich
mond yesterday regarding the railway
crossing near Washington, which for
time threatened to tie up the larg:
est electric railway development in
Virginia. The State Corporation
Commission was notified that q set
tlement was in process Of making, al
though not yet completed, and it was
stated that some arrangement will
probably be perfected within the next
few. days,
The tentative agreement contem-
plates an overhead crossing to be put
in by the Washington and Old Domin-
ion Railway over the tracks of the
Washington-V Virginia Railway. The
formers road may use temporary
crossing at grade until the work can
be done, so that it may comply with
its contract to give the people of
Northern Virginia transportation into
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
Attempt to Force Confession.

New York, ~ Y, June ll.-Pollce
put John J. Mckenna, 1877 Ogden ar-
enue, through third degree in an ell
fort to force full confession from
him regarding the death Of Slgfred
Eckstrom, six year old girl, whose
murdered body was found in the base
ment Of her home.
McKenna under severe grillng, con-
fessed to having placed the girls
body in the cellar, but denied having
killed her. He said that the Eek
stroms were ncighbors, that Sigfred
was a favorite of his, and that on the
dav of her death he met her, gave her
a penny and picked her up in his
arms.
"She fell out of my arms and bump
ed her head on the tiling," explained
McKenna. "She was so still when
| picked her up that it frightened me.
So | placed her in the cellar. But |
didn't kill her."
The condition of the girls body
contradicts McKenna'S story. Doc
tors claim that there were no injuries
to Indicate j fall, but that marks on
her neck showed that she was strang-
led to death, after struggle to eS-
cane her assailant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
NOTES OF THE RIVER
Schooner Lottic Carter to Be Rebuilt.
Occaquan Channel to BE
Widened.

The schooner Lottie Carter, one of
the Taylor feet Of wood and lumber
carriers between this city and river
points; has been placed out Of commits
sion and is to be rebuilt at Deans
boatyard. The hull Of the schooner is
to be opened and all unsound planking
and timbers found are to be replaced
with new material. The decks Of the
vessel are to be renewed and other
work done that will take six weeks or
longer to complete. When the carli-
er returns to service she will be prac-
tically new craft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
TEN YEARS SENTENCE

When the case Of Charles Cosby,
colored, who was indicted by the granu
iurv Yesterday for breaking into the
store of E. Goldsmith and stealing
articles therfrom, was called in the
corporation court he was told II ne
would plead guilty he would receive
sentence of two years confinement
in the penitentiary. Cosby declined
tbe proposal and today the jury in
his case brought in verdict of gull
w and fixed his term Of imprlson-
ment at ten years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT.

The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the City Council will be held to-
night. The new health law will be
further considered by the Board OF
Aldermen, and the Common Council
will act upon the appropriation bill
Manv papers are in the hands OF the
committees, and reports will doubt
less be made upon number of them
There will be but one more meeting
before the close of the present fiscal
year, and the reports of the auditor,
city treasurer, superintendent and
clerk of gas and other officials will be
submitted at this or the subsequent
meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

(Justice H. B. Cation, preSiding).
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
A white man, charged with disor-
derly conduct and fighting, forfeited
his collateral by failing to appear.
Another white man, charged with SIM
liar ofrenses, was dismissed.
Hayes Jackson, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct and fighting
had his case continued, as james
Macabee, charged with same offenses,
was unable to appear.
Jerry and Mamie Sims, colored,
charged with disorderly conduct and
fighting, were fined S. each.
James Johnson and Mamie New
man, both colored, charged with dis
orderly conduct, were fined So each.
Walter Cooper, co;ored, charged
with disorderly conduct, had his case
continued.
A pair of shoes which, it is alleged
had been stolen by negro named II.
l.. Brown, and sold 10 a second hand
dealer, were turned over to the own
er. A warrant was issued for Browns
arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
CORPORATION COURT.

(Judge L. c. Barley, presidingJ
In the case of Charles Baltimore,
colored, charged with petit larceny,
third offense) the jury yesterday re-
turned verdict Of guilty and fixed
his term of Imprisonment in the pen
itentiary at one year.
Today's proceedings were as fol-
lows:
Com. VS.. Chas. Cosby, breaking
into and robbing 4 stOrehouse; jury
brought in verdict OF guilty and i'm
prisonment fixed AT ten years IN
the penitentiary.
Com. vs.. Richard Mills, murder;
case set for July 9.
Com. VS.. John F. Pevereli, larceny;
case set for July term.
Com. VS.. Scott Black, malicious
shooting; continued.
Com. VS.. Melville Mayhugh, mallc-
ious shooting; case set for 18th inst.
Prisoner gave bond for his appearance
and was released.
Com. VS.. Lawson Pierce, malicious
cutting: case set for June Is.
Com. VS.. Robert Dawson, malicious
shooting; case set for June IS.
Com. VS.. John r. Evans, rape; case
set for June l9.
Com. VS.. Richard Giles, burglary
case set for June ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED.
Especial to the Gazette.

tSpecla' TO tne NdEeIte.)
Richmond. Va, June 1.-THE Vir-
cinia Court of Appeals today allowed
writ of error and supersedeas in
the case of Virginia Christian, six
teen year old negro girl, sentenced to
die in the electric chair for the MUIR
der of Mrs. Ida Y. Belote, of Hamp-
ton.
This means that the prisoner will
at least get a stay of execution, and
that her counsel will have chance to
argue alleged errors of the trial
court before the States highest tri-
bunal.
Virginia killed her victim March
Is, 1912. In addition to beating and
choking Mrs. Belote, she broke a GUS
pidor over her head and strangled her
with towel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.

Washington, June ll.-Whether
President Taft would veto the army
appropriation bill to save the official
head Of Major General Leonard Wood,
chief of staff of the army, was the
chief topic of discussion in Capitol
circles today. The Senate late yes
terday accepted the conference re-
port on the bill, with the provision
automatically removing Gen. Wood
as chief of staff because he has not
served ten years in the field. The
legislation originated in the House
and will certainly be agreed to there
again.
If a veto is made, it will hold Con-
gress here for several weeks more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
VOYAGE Of FRENCH
LINER CANCELLED.
Government Seamen VIII Man Other
Ships if The Strike
Continues.
CREWS STRIKE At BRESr
John Wanamaker and Other Passen-
gers to Sail on La France Leave on
Other French Steamers.

Paris, June 1.-THE voyage OF the
liner France, delayed by striking stok
ers, today was cancelled altogether
by the officials of the French Line.
Through arrangements with the
secretary Of the navy, government
seamen will man otner transatlantic
liners should the disafection continue.
1t was reported today that one hun
dred seamen went on strike at Brest.
John Wanamaker and other passen-
gers booked for New York on the liner
France were transferred to other
French Line boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
FIRE WARDENs OUT TOMORROW

In accordance with the act Of the
last legislature which changes the
charter of the city of Alexandria at
the request of city council the board
of fire wardens go out of existence to-
morrow, which is three months after
the close of Legislature. In their
place the fire department of Alexan-
dria will be under the jurisdiction of a
committee of council composed of five
members. Two will be selected from
the board of aldermen and three from
the lower board. Each ward will BE-
represented by. one member and one
councilman will be elected at large.
The appointment of the new commit
tee will be made tonight by President
Marbury of the board of aldermen and
President Smith Of common council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
GENERAL STRIKE
IS NOT LIKELY.
Appeal For WaIkOut of British Dock
men Fails to Appeal 10
Majority.
POLICE AND STRIKERS CLASH
Special Meeting Of CabiSat Called to
Consider Strike Situation - Sea.
mems and Firemen's Unions Neutral.

London, June lit was indicated
by results early today that the gener-
al strike of dockmen and allies, CALI
ed last night by the transport work.
ers' federation, would perhaps not
meet with general response. At all
Scottish and South Wales ports the
men were working. At Liverpool the
transport men were still at work, but
a meeting was called for today to
consider the strike proposition. Sew
en- thousand men were reported out at
Bristol.
Strikers claShed with the author-
ties early today at the East India
docks.
4 special meeting Of the cabinet
was called today to consider the strike
situation. The transport workers
federation has combined member
ship of more than 100000, the organ
ization of dockworkers, lightermen,
firemen and carriers throughout the
country being affiliated with it.
The seamenS' and fremenS' unions,
with . membership of $4,000, today
were said to be standing neutral, and
some owners profess to believe that
other bodies may refuse to join the
dock workers movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

Two large lighters belonging to one
of the local gravel companies are out
on the marine railway on the Alex
andria shipyard to be rebuilt and
made strong to carry the heavy loads
of sand and gravel placed upon them.
There was put overheard from the
shipyard railway last week large
lighter used in sand and gravel carry
ing on the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
MURDER OF MOORE FAMILY.
BloOdhounds on Trail of the Murder
ers-BlOody Handkerchief
the negro.

Villisaca, Iowa, June ll.-blooo-
hounds on the trail of the murdererS
of six members Of the Moore family
and the two Stillinger girls found "
b,oodv handkerchief hidden in the
underbrush seven miles southwest OF
here early today.
They began baying and started Oh
on q hot trail to the southwest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The vice-supreme regent of the
Daughters of Isabella and other Of
ficers of this important order who are
visiting in Alexandria were tended a
reception last night in st. Mary's Hall
by Kavanaugh Court. Previous to
the reception they were entertained
at dinner by Mrs. Jacob Brill. To-
morrow they will be entertained at
dinner by Mrs O'sullivan, grand reg
ent of Kavanaugh Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
EoUND DEAD IN BED
tSpecial to The Gazette:

Especial to The HaZcl'e1 e1,.u.
Richmond, Va, June 1l.-"lliiam
Northrop, president of the Virginia
Railway and power Company was
found dead in bed this morning at ms
country home. Northrop was crank
ing his own automobile several weeks
ago when the machine plunged for
ward knocking him down and running
over him. He was supposed to be re-
covering and his wife left home this
morning to do some shopping in the
citv An employe of the railway
company called at the Northrop home
and walked into the bedroom. The
president of the Could interest IN
Richmond lay corpse in bed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
.FATA! ACCIDENT
To CONGRESSMAN.
Representative Wickliffe's Body
Found Near Railway
Track.
MANNER OF DEATH UNKNOWN
Unable do 'D"termine Whether Hey
Was Struck By Southern Railway
Train or Fell From Platform.

Washington, June l1.-Representa
tive Robert c. Wickliffe, Of the sixth
Louisiana district, was instantly kill
ed here today on the railroad bridge
which spans the Potomac river just
south of Washington.
His body was seen by members of
the train crew on q Southern Railway
train, crumpled up about two feet
from the track. Whether he was
struck by this train and killed or fell
from ore of the platforms, police have
as vet been unable to ascertain.
The victims identity was not made
known until after his pockets were
searched, when cards and letters indi-
Gated he was the Congressman. Be-
cause the railroad bridge is in desert
ed. part of the suburbs, police believe
Wickliffe fell from one of. the cars.
His wounds indicated that ne died in
stantly.
The incident marked one of the most
dramatic and pathetic that have ever
been witnessed in the capitol.
Just as Representative Estoplnal
arose to introduce his resolution Jer-
ry South, chief clerk of the House,
raising his eyes to the "Members
Gallery" saw Mrs. Wickliffe sitting in
the front row, an interested spectat-
or in the floor proceedings.
The news was quickly whispered
among the members and Representa-
tive Hefiin of Alabama made his way
to Mrs. Wickliffe's side, just above
the creped desk of the floor. Rep
resentative Cullop and Jerry South
went to the gallery hurriedly and the
three asked Mrs. Wickliffe To come
into the Speakers private office,
where the news was broken to her in
the most gentle tones.
81 want to get home to get my
baby" she screamed Historically.
only member of the Louisiana delega-
Representative Estopinal was the
tion on the floor of the House, and on
him fell the duty of officially inform
inc the members of his colleagues
death. He said:
at is my duty to announce the trag-
ic death OF my colleague, the Honor
able Robert c. Wicklif'e. At some
future time | shall ask the House TO
pay appropriate tribute to his men,
ory."
Speaker Clark then named the fol-
lowing cortege to accompany the
body to Louisiana where it will be
inferred: Representatives Pujo, Esto-
pinal, Ransdell, Broussard, Dupre,
and Watkins, Louisiana; Thomas, OF
Kentucky; Rodenburg and Thistle
wood. Illinois; Austin, Tenn; Haw-
ley. Oregon; Campbell Kansas; NC
Laughlin, Michigan; and Simmons,
New York.
The House then adjourned.
After restoratives had been admin
istcred. Mrs. Wickliffe was taken to
her home, where her child, ignorant OF
his fathers death, was playing on the
front lawn.
The House then adjourned out OF
respect for the Congressman'S men,
ory. A special committee will take
the body to his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The tug Rosalie of the Smoot fleet
is lying out Of service for general
overhauling Of machinery. The tug
will be idle for several days, and while
she is laid up the tug Eugenia is do
ing double duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The alarm Of fire about $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon was caused by
the discovery Of 4 blaze in the rear
part of house No. 327 North Colum-
bus street, unoccupied. The fire was
extinguished after half an hours
work by the department, after the
house had been badly damaged. 1t
is owned by Mrs. Ellen Darley and
the loss is covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

Samaritan Rebecca Lodge No. 81, l..
0. o. f., will hold their regular meet
ing in the Odd Fellows Hall, north
Columbus street tonight at eight o.
clock, at which time nomination of
officers will take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The will Of Thomas Fairfax has
been admitted TO probate in the Cor
poration Court. The deceased be-
queaths his estate to his widow, Mrs.
Susan Fairfax, whom he named as
eXecutriX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
Attempts to Strangle his daughter

Attempts to Strangle his daughter
Washington, Pa, June ll.-Witn
but = few minutes more to live Jane
Ribarek, slayer of three persons at
Canonsburg, Pa, attempted to add a
fourth victim when his daughter, An
tonia. visited him in Jail today to say
goodbye. Ribarek, few days ago
became reconciled to the girl against
whom he was very bitter because her
testimony had brought his to the gal
lows. When the girl entered the cell
to kiss him farewell he rushed Tor
ward and attempted to strangle her
Guards interfered and few minutes
later the murderer met his death on
the gallows in the Jail yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

DEGREES for divorce on the ground
of desertion have been entered in
the Corporation Court in the cases
of Mable L. Cordua against II. NJ. Cor
dua, and Joseph L. Talbot against
Florence Talbot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

NOTICE-The Columbia Steam Fire
Engine Company will hold a called
meeting Wednesday evening at 500
o'clock All members are requested
to attend By order of the president,
Pr p s. TRAVERs, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The members of the Old Dominion
Boat Club last night gave a smok-
er and social at their clubhouse. There
was also wrestling match, and other
features, during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

No election was held in Potomac,
Alexandria county, today on account
of some misunderstanding 1t is not
known when the elecrion will take
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Chiefs Of Seminole Tribe No. 35, l..
O. Red Men will be nominated at to-
nights meeting to be held in the AL
exandria National Bank building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The will of Col. Julius A. de Lagnel,
veteran of the Mexican and civil wars,
who died June 3, last, was filed for
probate in Washington yesterday. Mrs.
Josephine c. de Lagnel, the widow Of
the testator, is made sole beneficiary
and executor without bond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

A sprained ankle may as a rule be
cured in from three to four days by
applying ChamberIain's Liniment and
observing the directions with each bot
tie. For sale by all dealers.-Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

Oxfords, ties and low shoes for men
are beauties this year and are COM
manding great sale. For this reason
the line handled by John A. Marshall
E. Bro. are the best on the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

Mr.. Mortimer, a we'll known resi-
dent of tho neighborhood of Bailey's
Cross Roads, died yesterday after
noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

A COW fell into the sewer in the
northeastern section of the city this
morning. 1t was rescued later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11

The Alexandria Baseball Club and
the st. Elizabeth Club will play a
game at five O'Clock this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
WEATHER REPORT.

Fair tonight and probably "Wednesday.
High tide tonorrow--5:0S &. m., and
$40 y. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
POLICE COURT.

(Justice H. B. Cation, preSiding).
The following cases were disposed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-11
SUN AND TIDE TABLA.

Sun rises at +:4S. sun sets ct :"V'
not much change in temperature: light
variable winds