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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
Grand Jury Places a Num-
Der of Witnesses Upon
The Stand.
WITHDRAWS REPORT
After Resuming Examination of 9th
ers, An Adjournment is Taken Until
3:15 P. M.

The grand jury of the Corporation
Court which today investigated the
circumstances in connection with the
death of Patrick Buckley, the boy
guide, at the Braddock House several
weeks ago, brought report shortly
before two o'clock this afternoon. 1T
was to the effect that Buckley's
death was due to an accident, but that
the evidence showed that w. w. Slmp-
son is unfit for the position of mana
ger of the place and that the Braddock
House should be closed as a lodging
house so long as he has it in charge.
When the grand jury brought in
their report as above stated, Judge
Barley suggested that there were sew
eral important witnesses whose testi-
mony had not been heard, and sug-
gested that the jury hear these wit
nesses before completing their re-
port. The jury therefore returned to
the jury room and reassumed the
hearing of witnesses. They later ad-
iourned until 3:15 this afternoon.
The following were the witnesses
summoned. Sergt. Wilmer Scott, j.
Girls Gill, William L. Rammel, James
Magner, NJ. T. Dwyer, a. j Bremen,
DR.. S. B. Moore, Windsor Demalne,
Thomas Buckley, Albert Robey, Ed
ward Waters, George Finch, Irwin
mullen, James Self. Rode Douglas,
James Bright, Cloe A Page, Mary
McCuen, Thomas McCuen, Charles
Rodgers, Mrs. Arthur Dixon, K. D.
Rodgers, William Ferguson, Ella
Brown, w. W. Simpson, Ruth Slmp-
son, C. T. Goods, Capt. Bullock, Lot
tie Simpson, C w O'Meara, Casslus
Brenner, Joseph Mullen, Nicholas
Bryant, Walter Ale and Lucien Davis
The grand jury is composed OF j.
T. Preston, Oscar W.~Phillips, Leopold
Ruben, P. NJ. Bradshaw, c. II. Iohe,
Mary L. Price, jr.: Thomas W. Robin
son, John McCuen, Lorenzo Wolltord'
J. M. Duncan, Charles B. Marshall
and Thomas E. Dyson.
The grand jury returned the tol-
lowing true bills:
Com. VS.. Ike Edney, colored, charged
with petit larceny, third offense. he
was sentenced to serve one year IN
the penitentiary.
Com. VS.. Charles Veney, coloreu'
charged with felonious and malicious
cutting. He was sentenced to serve
one year in the penitentiary, subject
20 road service.
Com. VS.. George Jones, colored'
charged with the unlawful sale OF CO.
caine. Case continued until Wednes-
day, the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
Birth of Second Child.

New York, Dec. 9.-Marjorie Gou.d
Drexel. eldest daughter of George j.
Gould jr., son of the Philadelphia
banker are rejoicing today over the
birth of their second child, a seven
and half pound boy.
The first of the Gould grandchllh-
rem was a girl and there was great
delight today over the advent OF a
male heir to the Gould -Drexel MIL
lions. The couple were married April
10. 1910. Mother and child are re-
norted at the Drexl hom, 1415 Fifth
Avenue as "doing we'll"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Alexandria police officials are en-,
deavoring to locate C. %. Mcintosh, OF
SIS Tenth street, northeast Washing
ton, D. c., who suddenly disappeared
from the home of his daughter in
Alexandria county, where he was on z
visit. The police are making the
search at the request of the mans
wife. Mcintosh Isl described as being
5 feet 10 inches in height and weigh
ing 145 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
Earthquake Shocks.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Pronouncr1
earthquake shocks were registered on
the Georgetown University seismo-
graphs early. today. Father Torn
dorff, in charge Of the instruments,
said the shocks began at 3:44 and
ceased az 4:0T. He estimated tie
disturbances as occurring about 1870
miles distant or possibly in Alaska.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
OFFICERS ELECTED.

Alva Aerie, No. S71, Fraternal Or
der of Eagles, has elected the follow
ing officers for the year: Thomas
Chauncey, worthy president; Robert
Travers, worthy vice president; Harry
Chapman, worthy chaplain, Joseph II
West, worthy secretary; Fred Klaus
jr., worthy inside warden; Thomas
Downey, worthy outside warden;
Charles L. McKenney, Herman Fried,
lander, and James T. Luckett, worthy
trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Just received 25 bushels of select
Cornfield Harbor Oysters, served on
half she'll and single fried, tonight at
PATTERSON'& SPINKS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
Three NecrGes Lynched.

Mobile, Ala, Dec "a message
from Choctaw SAYS that three negroes
were hanged b. d lynching mob early
today. Six more negroes are en- route
to this ely for safe keeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

A final decree of divorce on the
ground of desertion was given in the
Corporation Court yesterday afternoon
to Florence L. Marks against SAM
uel NJ. Marks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The funeral of William B. Lacey,
whose death took place at Bailey's
Cross Roads on Thursday, was held at
one o'clock yesterday afternoon from
the chapel at that place. The services
were conducted by Rev. DR.. Wallis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

After spending the night on the dis
abled steamer Atlantic, of the Eastern
Shore Development and Steamship
Company, her % passengers were TAX
en- off early yesterday morning by the
Old Dominion inc steamer Virginia
and brought to Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

A pound party will be given By
Belle Haven Council No. 81, j. o. V.
A. NJ, tonight at their hall corner OF
Prince and Royal streets This event
is given for most worthy cause and
all members of this council are earn
estly requested to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Just received 25 bushels of select
Cornfield Harbor Oysters, served on
half shell and single fried, tonight at
PATTERSON & sPINKs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Senator Martin introduced in the
Senate today bill appropriating Sl5.-
900 for the purpose of buying a
statue of Chief Justice John Mar
shall, which statue is &c be placed IN
the State Capitol at Richmond. sena-
tor Martin introduced the bill at the
request of the Virginia Bar Assocl-
alton, who have had the matter OF
placing a statue in the capitol OF ms
home under consideration for some
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

A called meeting of the organiza-
ton and correspondence committee OF
the Washington Masonic Memorial
Association will be held tonight at
1880 p. M, in the Office of Charles H.
Callahan, secretary Of the commit
tee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Chamber of Commerce will be
held tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICES

The Methodist Protestant Church
of Alexandria, established in 1928 and
the Oldest congregation of the denoml-
nation IN the world, held its annual
memorial services last night. A
large congregation was present and
took part in the interesting pro-
gram. Since the organization OF the
church, S. years ago, 500 members
have died. The services last night
consisted of the calling of the roll OF
the dead by John H. Trimyer, solo
by Miss Janet Reisheill, and the
sermon by the pastor, Rec. c. a
,Strausburg, on the subject eff a Man
Die, Shall he Live Again"
S.. abr hom hmohmihm hm shrdlll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Letters of a late date received IN
Constantinople from Gallipoli report
terrible excesses by the Turkish troops
in that district. The telegraph lines
having been cut beyond Galliopli, the
military authorities held the Christian
villages responsible for the work, and
ordered detachmenI5 of troops to pun
ish the residents. The troops burned
the houses, held many of the villagers
for ransom, massacred those who re-
fused to pay, assaulted the women,
and carried on wholesale pillage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

The regular meeting of Alexandria
Lodge of Elks will be held tonight at
8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

State Senator rel. Moucure, OF
Stafford County, Va, called upon Rep
resentative Carlin at his Office today
The State Senator also witnessed the
House and Senate transact business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

President Taft today sent to the
Senate the nomination of Paul Xavier
Eng!ish,a Virginia boy, to be second,
lieutenant of Infantry, U. S. Army.
CONTINUED on page Five.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

More than 10000 skilled workers in
the navy yards throughout the United
States, of whom 5000 are employed
,at the Washington Navy ard, were
on Saturday placed under the protec-
ton of civil service by executive order
of President Taft. The President 5
order was issued with the approval of
the civil service commission, and in
with an opinion by Attor-
.ney General Wckersham. No navy
yard employees below the grade cf
skilled mechanics will be effected by
President Taft's order. A recent con-
ference of navy yard commandants
recommended that the men be placed
lin the classified service, and that view
was approved by Secretary Meyer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

The fate of DR.. Jules Constantin, a
French aviator in the Bulgarian SER
vice has been learned in Vienna. DR..
Constantinstarted from Surma vii
lage on his fight over the Tchatalja
lines with the object of dropping
bombs on the Turkish troops. His
biplane disappeared rapidly, and some
hours late was seen to descend near
the Bulgarian camp. The aviator was
found lying on the ground dead, with
a wound in his chdat. The wings of
the biplnae had also been pierced by
bullets. The instruments showed that
he had reached height Of nearly A.
900 feet. He had photographed the
Turkish lines and evidently had been
shot, but had strength to guide the
machine back before he expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

The Alexandria Development Corpo-
ration has sold to Thomas Wilson
house No. 624 north Washington street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

"Fifty years of freedom for the ne
gro race in America will be celebrated
next October, the anniversary month"
said Booker T. Washington in an adj
dress at Carnegie Hall, New York,
yesterday. "The plans are that in
every village, hamlet and city where
there are any number of black people
we shall, in the schools, churches and
halls, commemorate, as race, our
freedom" he added. Washington's ad-
dress was delivered to the Free Syn.
agogue, DR.. Stephen S. Wise, the rab.
bi, introducing him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

An unusually heavy earthquake
shock within a radius of 800 or 400
miles was recorded at ST. Ignatius OBJ
nervatory at Cleveland, Ohio Satur-
day night. The maximum came AZ
$50 with a vibration of six millimet-
ers, and lasted five seconds. 1t IS
thought the shock occurred in South
ern Indiana or Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Norfolk Oysters fried at Ramme'
Cafe. :,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

The proclamation of the tomb of the
Dowarger Duchess of Genoa, the
grandmother of King Victor Emman-
uel,, was the work of thieves, who
showed an intimate knowledge of the
mausoleum. According to the authorl-
ties, the thieves opened three coffins,
using acids to melt the metal. They
removed the earnings from the body
of the Dowager Duchess, and in do
ing so mutilated one of the ears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-09

Tomorrow--High- tide 2:26 a. Nj,
and 2:53 p. m.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05

"f0u never saw me shoot. did your
See that cup over there?' He pointed
to a small tin pack cup hanging to a
nail on the wall a dozen PAGES from
them. Three times without missing he
drove bullets through 1t and smiled
across at Croisset.
Il am going to give you the use of
your arms and legs except at night"
he said.
Mon Dieu. 1t is safe" grunted Jean.
II give you my word that 1 will be
good, m'seur."
The sun was up when Croisset led
the way outside. His dogs and sledge
were a hundred yards from the build
ing. and Howland's first move was to
take possession of the Frenchman's RI
f1e and eject the cartridges while Jean
tossed chunks Of caribou flesh to the
huskies. When they were ready to
start Jean turned slowly and half
reached out mittened hand to the en-
gineer.
'M'seur." he said softly. II cannot
help liking you. though l know that
1 should have killed you long ago.
tell you again that II you go into the
north there is only one chance in a
hundred that you will come back alive.
Great God, m'seur. up where you wish
to go the very trees will fall on you
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05

hind. His heart leaped with Joyous
hope, and he leaned forward on the
sledge to examine Croisset's empty
gun. 1t was an automatic, and Crois-
set, glancing back over the Looping
backs Of the huskies. caught him smil-
ing. He ran more frequently now.
and longer distances. and with the
passing Of each mile his determine
ton to strike decisive blow increas-
ed. If they reached the trail Of Me-
leese and Jackpine before the cross
ing Of the second sledge he would lie
in wait for his old enemies. If they
had preceded them he would pursue
and surprise them in camp. In either
case he would possess an overwhelm.
ing advantage.
With the same calculating attention
to detail that he would have shown in
the arrangement Of plans for the build
ing of tunnel or a bridge. he drew
a mental map Of his scheme and its
possibilities. There would be at least
two men with the sledge and posi-
bly, three. If they surrendered at the
point of his rifle without a fight he
would compel Jean to tie them up with
dog traces while he held them under
cover. If they made a move to offer
resistance he would shoot. With the
automatic he could kill or wound the
three before they could reach their
rifles, which would undoubtedly be on
the sledge. The situation had now
reached a point where he no longer
took into consideration what these
men might be to Meleese.
AS they continued into the north
west Rowland noted that the thicker
forest was gradually clearing into wide
areas Of small banskian pine and that
the rock ridges and dense swamps
which had impeded their progress were
becoming less numerous. An hour be-
fore noon, after tedious climb to the
top of a frozen ridge, Croisset pointed
down into a vast level plain lying be-
tween them and other great ridges far
to the north.
"That is a bit of the barren lands
that creeps down between those noun
tains off there, m'seur," he said. do
you see that black forest that looks
like a charred log in the snow to the
south and west of the mountains
That il the break that leads into the
country Of the Athabasco. Somewhere
between this point and that we viii
strike the trail. Mon Dieu, had hall
expected to see them out there on the
plain"
"Who? Meleese and Jackpine, orr
"No: the others. m'seur. Shall WI
have dinner hereY'
mot until we hit the trail" replied
Rowland. "I'm anxious to know about
that one chance in a hundred you've
given me hope of. Croisset. If they
have passed.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05

In sudden squirt Rowland knew that
the Frenchman could quickly pn: Gfs-
lance between them. but not distance
that his bullets could not cover in the
space, of a breath. He had made Cp
his mind to fire, deliberately and with
his greatest skill, If Croisset made the
slightest movement toward escape. If
he was compelled to kill or wound his
companion he could still go on alone
with the dogs. for the trail of Meleese
and Jackpine would be as plain as
their own. which they were following
back into the south.
Mon Dieu. but you are a strange
mani" exclaimed the Frenchman when
he brought the dogs down to a walk
after half mile run. Blessed saints,
m'seur, you are laughing. and swear
it's no laughing matter"
Shouldn't man be happy when he
is going to his wedding. Jean?" puffed
Rowland. gasping to get back the
breath he had lost
But not when he's going to his fu-
neral, mseur."
IF l were one Of your blessed saints
I'd hit you over the head with thun-
derbolt Croisset. Good Lord, what
sort Of heart have you got inside Of
your jacket, man? Up there where
we're going is the sweetest little girl
in the whole world. love her. She
loves me- Why shouldn't be happy
now that l know I'm going to see her
again very soon-and take her back
into the south with me"
1.-THE devil!' grunted Jean.
"Perhaps you're jealous. Croisset,"
suggested Rowland. Great Scott! I
hadn't thought Of that!"
1--WE got one of my own to love,
m'seur. and l wouldn't trade her for
all else in the world"
II can't understand you" cried the
engineer. "You appear to be half hu.
man; you say you're in love. and yet
you'd rather risk your life than help
out Meleese and me. What the deuce
does it mean?"
That's what I'm doing, m'seur-
helping Meleese. 1 would have done
her a greater service if 1 had killed
you back there on the trail and strip
ped your body for those things that
would be foul enough to eat it.
have told you dozen times that 1t Is
Gods justice that you die. and yor
are going to die very soon. m'seur."
mo. I'm not going to die. Jean. I'm
going to see Meleese. and she's goinf
back into the south with me. and II
you're real good you may have thu
pleasure of driving US back to ths
Wekusko. Croisset. and you can be my
best man at the wedding. What d.
you say to that?'
"That you are mad or fool" retortet
Jean. cracking his whip viciously.
The dogs swung sharply from thu
trail. heading from their southerl!
course into the northwest.
1--WE will save day by doing this
explained Croisset at the other
sharp word of inquiry. 1--WE will hi
the other trail twenty miles west o
here, while by following back t.
where they turned we would trave
sixty miles to reach the same point
That one chance in hundred whicl
you have depends on this. mseur. /
the other sledge has passed.
He shrugged his shoulders and start
ed the dogs into trot.
Look here! cried Rowland, run
ming beside him. "Who is with thi
other sledge?"
"Those who tried to kill you on tn
trail and at the coyote, m'seur." h
answered quickly.
| Rowland fell half a dozen PAGES be
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05
Continued
Presbyterian Church.

Preaching Service in the Presby
terrain church next Sunday at II A.
NJ, Sunday School 10 A. M. and
Christian Endeavor at 7 P. M.
Strangers especially are given a cor
dial invitation to worship with US.
George H. Roach, Pastor.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05
CHAPTER XII.
THE PURSUIT.

~ 1EHIND the sledge ran How
Id land; to the right Of the team
Ed ran Jean. Once or twice
when Croisset glanced back
his eyes met those of the engineer. He
cracked his whip and smiled, and
Howland's teeth cleaned back coldly
in reply. A mutual understanding
flashed between them in these glances
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05

Don't be surprised if you have an attack
of rheumatism this spring. Just rub the
affected parts freely with Chamberlain's Lin
iment and it will soon disappear. Sold by
Albert Moshop,
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-07-05
''YoU NEVER SAW ME SHOOT, DID YOU?"

''YOU NEVER SAW ME SHOOT, DID YOUR
and the carrion ravens pick out your
eyes. And that chance-that one
chance in a hundred, m'seur"-
II will take" interrupted Rowland
decisively.
81 was going to say, m'seur," finished
Jean quietly, that unless accident has
befallen those who left Wekusko yes
terday that one chance is gone. If you
go south you are safe. If you 60 into
the north you are no better than
dead man."
There will at least be a little fun
at the finish," laughed the young en-
gineer. Come, Jean. hit up the dogs!
"Mon Dieu, say you are ,fool-and
q brave man." said CrOisset, and his
whip twisted sinuously in midair and
cracked in sharp command over the
FELLOW backs Of the huskies.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-03
The Elouuent Fail

"The country is tired of stumping tours" says Governor Wilson, and therefore he will confine his speech making to acceding to a few requests for his presence at special assem- blages.
 President Taft has announced that he will not talk politics at all in the course of the campaign, though he will be called upon to deliver many ad- dresses. This vii leave the field clear to Colonel Roosevelt, our own MT. Chain and MT. Debs who are already engaged in stumping the country.
 It is doubtful whether speaking tours pay a candidate for the presi- dency. From the point of view of the arithmetic, we should say they do not. Considering the great num- Der of voters, the number which the presidential candidate can bring with in the sound of his voice, is so small that if he could sway them all he would not add greatly to his popular vote
 print long political speeches in their entirety, believing that their readers do not care for them. We think, notwithstanding the increase in popu- lation, fewer persons could be found to wade through long political speech than the number that devoured with avidity such speeches thirty or forty years ago
 The history of presidential cam paigns has shown that canvasses by presidential candidates have uniform ly failed to produce results. In 1884 MT. Blaine, one of the ablest orators of his time, and, it was believed, the States, electrified the country by his eloquence. Those who saw the great crowds that gathered from within radii of hundreds of miles to hear; those who heard the mighty cheers that greeted him have never since seen and heard the like MT. Cleve- land remained quietly at home an( was elected.
 Fourteen years later, MT. Bryar moved a convention by his eloquenct to nominate him for the presidenc! and he overswept the country witt an oratorical prairie fire while MI Mckinley made few speeches. Judg
Arizona republican., 1912-09-03
The Surprise of Mir. Bourne

It must have been surprising to Senator Jonathan Bourne, Jr., to be seized by the neck mad dragged into the Standard Oil puddle. It must also have been painful. There is also the irony of fate iB- it.
 To Senator Bourne more than to any other man belongs the credit of the organization of the Progressive party as it now exists Though Senator La Toilette is recognized as the pioneer progressive he is a newcomer compared with Senator Bourne.
 Until he took hold of it all there was of progressivism was a not very well defined discontent among certain republican leaders with the larger leaders of the party mainly regarding tariff legislation. Meanwhile, Mir. Bourne, who had been recognized as Senator Aldrich's errand boy, (and this may explain his solicitude for the Standard oil company, had CdllSeu 10 De IHlIOuuCGu III OI6SOu practically every principle now advO- cated by the progressive party.
 A little later MT. Taft signified to Mr. Bourne that he did not care for his companionship. Thereupon MT Bourne proceeded to the organization of the national progressive league among whose earliest joiners were Pfnchot and Garfield Later came LaFollette who had for some time ad- vocated a few of the doctrines of the league but who until about that time had not declared for popular legisla- tion.
 The present progressive party is tho progressive league with a new name some new members among whom MT Roosevelt is conspicuous, and most ot the earlier members, among whom is not MT. LaFonette.
 Now wouldn't it jar you, if after you had organized a party of purity 1 someone should confiscate it and ther slam bang you when you were not expecting it?
 No wonder MT Bourne is sur. | prised