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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

LAST NIGHTS RIOTS.
All Railroad Property Closely Guard
ed-New Jersey Tropos Ready to Re
spond to Orders.

Shady Side, N. j., Dec. 12.-Deputy
sheriffs with loaded repeating rifles
on their shoulders and automotic
pistols in their belts patrolled the
Palisades and Hudson River wharves
here today to quell any renewal of the
rioting that last night resulted in the
killing Of two special police and the
wounding of twenty others. They
had little to do however, as the strik-
ing coal handlers and longshoremen
kept away from the docks and were
not expected to cause any trouble fur
ther until the Erie Railroad imported
additional strike-breakers all WHO
were on the job yesterday having fled
at the first sign Of trouble.
All of the Erie and Susquehannah
property in this vicinity is being
carefully guarded. Watchmen with
guns over their shoulders patrol the
right of way and the cutoff and tun-
nels are all watched as the strikers
and their sympathizers have. the
railroad officials claim, threatened to
blow up the tunnels and wreck trains.
The companies of the National
Guards stationed ate New Jersey are
under the orders of the sheriff Of
Bergen county to be ready for strike
duty at moments notice. The strik-
ers are for the most part Italians and
Poles. They are known to be well
armed and have large quantities OF
ammunition. They have openly assert
ed that they will refuse to permit
their places to be filled and the COM
pany, after the strength of their dis
play yesterday, admittedly fears them
The men want % cents an hour for
unloading coal. They were receiving
% and when the company officials re-
fused the raise they went on strike
The company Immediately began hir-
ing strike-breakers. The men claim
that the company is paying the strike
breakers more than they ask for and
this, added to the bitter feeling.
Deputy sheriffs today searched all
Of the strikers that could be round.
ed up. They failed to find any wea-
pons. 1t is known that the men who
participated in yesterdays fight mic
their guns after they left the scene
but up to the present the authorities
have been unable to locate where
they are cached.
Although seven of the wounded are
in the Hackensack and Hohoken hos
pitfalls it was said today that they viii
probably all recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
TELEGRAPH BREVITIES.

London, Dec. 10.-Sir Edward Grey,
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
announced today in the House Of
Commons that the meeting Of ambas-
sadors to be held Friday simultaneous
with the Turkish-Balk2n peace nego-
tiations, would not be formal am
bassadoral conference. The foreign
minister explained that in response
to suggestion first made by him,
all of the greater powers, including
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia,
France and Italy, had agreed that
their ambassadors to some of the
European capitals should meet in
xLondon, and engage in an informal
non-commital consultation to facili-
tate an exchange of views among the
respective nations.
Sofia, Dec. 10.-King Ferdinand an
nounced today that in the early spring
he proposed to visit all of the chief
sovereigns Of hurope, in an effort to
promote the peace of Europe and OBJ
tain recognition for the Balkan allies
as world power The tentative itine-
rary planned by the King includes
Vienna. st. Petersburg, Berlin, Lon
don, Paris and Rome in the order
named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
TO FORTIFY CHESAPEAh Z.
First Appropriation Expected at Pres
ent Session of Congress.

Brig Gen. w. H. Bixby, chief Of the
army engineers, appeared before the
Notifications subcommittee Of the
House Appropriations Committee yes
tcrday and urged the construction OF
a powerful seacoast fortifcation at
the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay so
that Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk
and other Chesapeake Bay cities can
be safely protected from a hostile
fleet.
The amount Of money desired from
this Congress is S15O,000 with whici,
to purchase land at Cape Henry for
the location of the fortress. The fo--
tress, completed, would cost in the
neighborhood Of s2:000,000 or $1,000
600. ,...,s e;.
1t is believed that the initial ap-
preparation will be allowed at. this,
Congress. Congressman F: Z, Hoi-
sand. .oof the Norfolk district, who has
been devoting his time to this meas
ure has assurances that it will.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
PERFORM FOR CHARITY.
Large Audience Greets Associated
Players in Second Performance.

For the second time within three
weeks the Associated Players, the new
amateur dramatic organization of
Alexandria, presented ga Noble Out
cast" at the Opera House last night
and those who saw both performances
noted a great improvement in the
work of the company last night. The
rough edges had been smoothed over
and the prediction was far ahead OF
that generally produced by amateurs,
A change was made in the cast last
night Bernard Hamilton, taking the
role of a servant. In the first pro-
duction this part was a female char
acter but owing to the inability O.
MiEs Marie Drew to take part in the
production, it was necessary for the
management to substitute a male
character which was allotted to Mr..
Hamilton. Although he had only a
few hours he did excellent work and
was well up on his lines.
The play was presented under the
auspices of Alexandria Lodge of Elks
and quite large sum Of money was
realized for the benefit of the Christ
mas charities of the lodge.
Tomorrow night the Ass ,ciated
players will present the play at Del
Ray for the benefit of the Del Ray
School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
Deceased Had Been Ill Of
Bronchitis for Several
Weeks.
w A S OCTOGENARIAN
Prince Luitpold's Regency Result of
Mental Trouble That Attacked "the
Mad King" Otto.

Munich, Dec. 12-Prince Luitpold,
nearly go years old, Prince Regent of
Bavaria, and uncle of King Otto, died
today. He had been i'll for several
weeks of bronchitis, but his condition
was not alarming until yesterday,
when an official bulletin said that his
heart action was irregular. Prince
Luitpold, born March IL. 1921, was
made regent of Bavaria June 10, 1886
on the death of King Ludwig H., his
nephew and brother of the present
king.
Prince Luitpold's regency was the
result of mental trobule that attacked
the "mad king 'Otto. About the time
that King Ludwig II, died in 1868,
Otto became insane and was confined
in a sanitorium. Prince Luitpold, the
uncle, took chrage of the govern
ment. He had previously been in
spector- general of the Bavarian army.
In 1874 he was married to Augusta
archduches of Austria and Princess
of Tuscany, who died 20 years later.
Three children, Prince Ludwig, Prince
Leopold and Princess Theresa sur
vive him. Theresa is the abbess of
the chapter royal of st. Anne at Mu-
Mich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
POLICE COURT
(Justice H. B. Cation, Presiding.)

Henry Anderson, charged with non
support of his family, was sent to jail
for 80 days. He was told that at the
end of that time should he fail to take
care of those dependent upon him he
would be sent to jail for six months
when he would be liable to service or
the roads.
Edward Johnson, colored charged
with gambling, forfeited his collatera
by failing to appear.
Two boys, charged with larceny
were sent to the reform school. Three
others, charged with similar offence
were turned over to their parents fol
correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
PLAN, NEW YEARS DANCE.
Elks' Dancing Club Making Arrange
metns for Elaborate En-
tertainmcnt.

In addition to the Christmas enter
tainment already arranged by Alexan-
dria Lodge of Elks the dancing COM
mittee of the lodge is planning a big
subscription dance which will take
place on January End. 1t will be one Of
the most elaborate entertainments
ever given by the committee.
No invitations will be sent out bu'
tickets can be secured from member:
of the committee. The subscription
price is $4,000 which admits a lady
and gentleman.
1t is expected that at least 1Ot
couples will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

New York.-Caruso the tenor whiled
away an hours wait for boat by
mimicking those who initiate him.
Twenty thousand dollars in gold was
the haul of two robbers who held up
the express car of the Sunset Western
train, bound from Bakersfield. for
Taft, CAL, last night. The money
was consigned to the First National
Bank of Taft by the First National
Bank of Bakersfield. 1t was not
placed in the express safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
SALES AT ROSEMONT.

Bushes sis moving briskly in Rose
mont this fall. F. L. Slaymaker, pres
ident of the Slaymaker-Schneider
Corporation, reports the following sales
made recently:
The 8-room brick residence No.
9 Cedar street, to Mr.. J. c. Freleand,
of Philadelphia, who will move into
it as his home early in the new year;
the handsome new 8-room brick house
on Rosemcnt Avenue, built this sum-
mer by S. D. DeVaughan for Suter
& Slaymaker, to DR.. ]. Albert Die
melt, of this city, who has already
moved into ite; two fine lots at the
corner of North View Terrace and
Walnut street, with frontage of one
hundred and twenty-five feet, adjoin-
ing the new home being erected by
Edgar Warfield, Jr., to VIM. E. Swan.
of Swan Bros, of this city, who will
begin the erection Of q handsome
home as early as weather Will per
nit next spring; fine building site
in North View Terrace, adjoining
the home of E., Fl. Kemper, with
frontage Of rs feet, to Robert L.
Payne, of the Alexandria Fertilizer {
Chemical Company. Mr.. Payne als'
expects to build a home on this Sit
ate no distant date.
Alexander Suter and Frank L.Slay
maker have also purchased four tint
building sites, two in Rosemont Ave
nue. and two on Walnut street in the
new section, on which they will. start
tba erection as soon as possible O.
four handsome houses for sale in thu
spring; having sold through the
above firm all except the last house
just about completed, OF the fou
built this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
Bark in Distress.

Washington, Dec. IA wireless
message today to the revenue cutter
Service, from Norfolk, states that the
bark Macancas, is in distress near the
Diamond Shoals, off Cape Hatterass.
The bark has lost it's rudder and is
in a helpless condition. The revenue
cutter Onandago has gone to the res
cue of the twelve men on Bpard the
distressed ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
Two Men Killed.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-Two men
were instantly killed at Forty-sixth
street and Girard Avenue, of the main
line of the Pennsylvania Railroad
early today when an express train
struck them as they were walking 10
work, hurting them fifty feet.
They are Patrick j. Riordan and
William Mahon, both employed at
the Pennsylvania Railroad shops. the
mangled forms were discovered at
.daybreak by trainmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

MANY TURKS KILLED.
Alarmists Continue War Cries, But
Diplomats Continue to Talk Opti-
mistically.

Athens, Dec. 12-It was reported
today that fierce fighting between
Greeks and Turks was resumed be.
. fore the besiegin gtown of Janina. A
battalion of Garabaldians occupied the
village of Drisco near Janina after sew
eral hours of desperate fighting
Many Turks were killed and wounded
and the survivors put to route.
London, Dec. IA formal ambas-
sadorial conference of the six powers
signatory to the treaty of Berlin prob
ably will be held next year in Paris
as result of the informal meeting
of ambassadors here, it was said in
diplomatic circles today.
The ambassadors will hold daily
conversations" next week in the for
eign Office, while the Balkan Turkish
peace ENJOYS are negotiating at St
James Palace, but according to Sir
Edward Grey, foreign minister, the
powers who consented to the ambas-
sadorial meeting insisted that it be
informal and non-committal. The in
ference was that if the diplomats
found anything in need of formal dis
cusion, they would agree on formal
conference to be held after the Bal
kan combatants completed their nego-
tiations and reached an agreement
The most stubborn of the alarmists
today continued their war alarms in
desultqry way, but diplomats and mil
itary experts did not doubt that every
thing in Europe would be peaceful
after next week.
1t was said that Bulgaria would
insist on having Adrianople that Ser
via would demand Durazzo; that Mon
tenegro would refuse to give up Scu-
tari and that Greece would hold out
for Janina. None of these rumors dis
turbed any one. 1t was known that
the Balkan states would make their
initial demands as exorbitant as pos
sible, so that when they had been seal
ed down to meet the demands of ths
Turkey ENJOYS they would still have
left the concessions they really
wanted.
The Montenegrins who arrived yes
terday' were at the Hyde Park Ho-
tel where Servians have engaged quar-
tiers. The Greeks will be at Cla-
ridges; the Ottoman representatives
at the Clarendon and the Bulgarians
at the Ritz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
Decline Request.

Paris, Dec. 12.-France and England
of the Triple entente, have declined
to accept the demand of Roumania
for participation in the ambassadorial
conference in London, it was learned
from a semi-officiaI source this after
non. It was said that the larger pow
ers feared that to admit Roumaia
would enlarge the scope of the opera
itions of the conference and cause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Two hundred striking Italian coal
handlers of the Susquehanna Railroad,
armed with revolyers, shotguns, and
rifles, charged a force of Erie Railroad
special police at Shady Side near Edge
water, N. j., yesterday afternoon, kill
ling two of the police and wounding
eight others, one or more of whom
may die. The police, armed with moth
ing but clubs, broke and ran as the
strikers, who had been lying in wait
on the top of the Palisades, rame tear
ing down the hillside, firing as they
ran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
Can Lower Rates.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The /. c. G.
today granted the Southern Railway
permission to lower its freight rates
on bananas in 1000 Opound car lots.
from New Orleans to points in the
Carolinas. The decrease in rates will
amount to about cents per hundred
pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

United States Commissioner Gar
nett will hear the application Of Az
thur Shanks, alias Arthur West, OF
Rosslyn, Va, today at three o'clock
Bail will in all probability be fixed a;
$4,000 which Shanks is prepared to
give. Walter Magruder, charged with
violating the revenue law, will also be
brought before the commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Samuel W. Williams, attorney gen.
eral of the state of Virginia was IN
the city yesterday stopping at RAM
mel's Hotel. C. v. Cameron and ". W.
Smith, jr., both of Louisa, Va, regis
tered yesterday at Rammels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

The Allison w. C. T. u, will hold
a meeting tonight at s o'clock in the
lecture room of the M. E. Church
south, when a special program will be
rendered in honor of Red Letter Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

LOsT-Tuesday night on King s.
a Mink Neckpiece. A liberal re
ward if returned to 600 King s.
Z II st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

After an automobile, driven by DR..
John B. Pfster, of Fern Ridge, near
St. Louis, had crashed into a farm
wagon and the tongue of the wagon
had nearly torn off the physicians
right leg, he retained consciousness
and directed the work of removing
the wreckage. He also bandaged his
leg and guided the amputation of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

The oyster roast last night at the
Columbia steam fire engine company
was we'll attended and enjoyed by ali
presnt. On next Wednesday the last
oyster roast will be held previous to
the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Mrs. Annie V. Lee, wife of Abner
Lee, died at her home, I'LL Prince
street, last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

A high northwest wind set in at an
early hour this morning, ushering in
a cold wave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

The members of Samaritan Rebekah
Lodge will go in body to Washington
tonight to the rally Of the District
Lodges to witness ti.t asSree WORK.
The ladies will leave on the 7 o'clock
train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Oriental Court, No. 10, will give
banquet on the night of January G..
Sarepta Lodge, No. as, l. o. 0. F., will
give banquet on the night of Janu-
ary Sth. James Magner will be the
caterer on both occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Lone Star Camp No. 1, American
Indian Guards, will light their regular
weekly camp fire at 319 south Pitt
street at 7:3O o'clock tomorrow night,
at which time arrangements will be
made for minstrel to be given in
the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

a few nights ago thieves entered
the market court and stole several
punches of fish and about 20 pounds
of halibut belonging to G.. E. Price &
Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Eleanor Meats, II years old, daugh-
ter of Francis P. Meats, former speak.
er of the West Virginia House OF
Delegates, was accidentally shot ans
killed Tuesday night by her brother
Benjamin., s years old, at the Moats
country home, at Vienna. The children
were playing "hide the ball" in thei.
room and the boy found hidden ball
in a bureau drawer, and in doing SO
also discovered an old revolver. Hs
took the pistol from the drawer and
was examining it when the weapon
was discharged. The bullet entered
the left eye of the little girl and
passed through her head, death being
almost instantaneous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Lottie Cooley, colored, died at tn,
Alexandria Hospital last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

William T. Hipken has been granted
decree of divorce from his wife,
Mary E. Hinken, in the Circuit Court
for Alexandria County on statutory
grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

More than S5,0OO,OO0 derived from
sales of property taken from owners
in the south after the civil war would
be repaid to the Southern claimants
by the terms of bill passed by the
House yesterday. The bill would
amend the codifcation of laws relating
to the judiciary so as to dispense with
the allegation and proof Of loyalty
in those claims affecting only proceeds
of property taken after the date men
toned. The bill has not yet passed
the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

One hundred and fifty thousand doz-
en- eggs were sold yesterday at sta
tions in various sections of Philadel-
pha by members of the Housekeep-
ers' League in the first day of their
campaign to break the corner which
they claim has been maintained by
retail dealers here. Eggs that have
been selling from 27 cents to 49 cents
dozen we're sold by the women al
| "a cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

After placing song record, Nearer
My God, to Thee" in phonograph at
their home in Brooklyn last night,
Mrs. Marie Ultzen, so years old, wife
of well -to-do architect, and her son,
William Ultzen, jr., 40, fastened rub
!ber tubes to their faces, turned on the
gas, and committed suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

Following the recent marriage o.
the negro pugilist, Jack Johson, to a
white woman, Representative Rodden-
berry of Georgia yesterday introduced
a bill in the House to prohibit the in
termarrying of white and colored per
sons: The Roddenbery bill proposes
an amendment to the Constitution de-
claring that forever hereafter no
marriage between the persons of AT
rican descent or negro blood with a
Caucasian shall be permitted" In
mediately following the introduction
of the bill Representative Ronnenbery
gained the floor in the House and en-
tered upon vitriolic denunciation OF
Jack Johnson's marriage to white
woman. The issuance of the nlarri-
age certificate, Roddenbery said, was
a disgrace upon American civiliza-
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12

An understanding for recess OF
Congress for tine Christmas holidays
from December 10 until January End,
was reached yesterday between Senate
and House leaders. Tha House later
adopted a resolution to that effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
Reiterating the charge that his wife

Reiterating the charge that his wife
shot him to obtain his life insurance,
Eugene H. Grace in Newman, Ca, yes
terday filed suit for divorce against
Daisy Opie Grace. At her trial in
Newman in June, Mrs. Grace was ac-
Quilted and returned to Philadelphia
to live. Mrs. Grace last night said
that she would not defend the suit
"Mr. Grace is merely trying to an
nov me,s' she said. 81 shall pay nc
attention to the suit, and will not &c
TO the trouble of defending it"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-12
LOCAL BREYITIES.

William T. Hipken has been granted
decree of divorce from his wife,
Mary E. Hinken, in the Circuit Court
for Alexandria County on statutory
grounds.
Lone Star Camp No. 1, American
Indian Guards, will light their regular
weekly camp fire at 319 south Pitt
street at 7:3O o'clock tomorrow night,
at which time arrangements will be
made for minstrel to be given in
the near future.
A few nights ago thieves entered
the market court and stole several
punches of fish and about 20 pounds
of halibut belonging to G.. E. Price &:
Co.
Lottie Cooley, colored, died at the
Alexandria Hospital last night.
The Allison w. C. T. u, will hold
a meeting tonight at s o'clock in the
lecture room of the M. E. Church
south, when special program will be
rendered in honor of Red Letter Day.
Mrs. Annie V. Lee, wife of Abner
Lee, died at her home, I'LL Prince
street, last night.
A high northwest wind set in at an
early hour this morning, ushering in
a cold wave.
The oyster roast last night at the
Columbia steam fire engine company
was we'll attended and enjoyed by ali
prcsnt. On next Wednesday the last
oyster roast will be held previous to
the holidays.
Oriental Court, No. 10, will give a
banquet on the night of January g.
Sarepta Lodge, No. 46, l. o. o. F., will
give banquet on the night of Janu-
ary Sth. James Magner will be the
caterer on both occasions.
The members of Samaritan Rebekah
Lodge will go in a body to Washington
tonight to the rally Of the District
Lodges to witness tit dsgree WORK.
The ladies will leave on the 7 o'clock
train.
Samuel W. Williams, attorney gen.
eral of the state of Virginia was IN
the city yesterday stopping at RAM
mel's Hotel. C. v. Cameron and ". W
Smith, jr., both of Louisa, Va, regis
tered yesterday at Rammels.
United States Commissioner Gar
nett will hear the application of Az
thur Shanks, alias Arthur West, OF
Rosslyn, Va, today at three o'clock
Bail will in all probability be fixed a;
$4,000 which Shanks is prepared to
The evening world., 1912-08-14

ing through an iron GRATING and Jimmy
Ing door.
Dozens Of similar casss have been re-
ported and new reports are being made
daily. The police are embarrassed and
worried.