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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
MINERS STRIKE
IN ENGLAND.
Shortage of Fuel Brings Grave Con-
ditiOns in5 Britain--F0Od
Prices Advancing.
HALF A MILLION OUT OF WORK
Fishermen Unable tn Get Coal To Work
Trawls-Priees RechHIns ProhibItire.
$500 Trains discontinued.

London. March i.-Alill and fac
tories throughout the united King
dom continued 10 shut down Today
because Of the shortage Of fuel
caused by the miners strike. 1t
was estimated that 100000 work.
ers in South Wales alone had been
thrown out OF work.
Food prices continued 10 increase
today and there was much suffering
among The poor. Fishermen were
their lrawlerS and it was expected
thai the price of fish would soon be-
come almost prohibtive Today
hundreds OF ponies were brought up
from the mines. some Of them getting
their first glimpse OF daylight in Gf-
Teen years. Many OF the animals
had become blinded, while others
seemed terrified by the light of The
outside world.
Wholesale houses have been hard
hit by the strike. Many Of them
called in all Of their travelling sales
men because the merchants refused
10 buy goods pending Il settlement OF
the strike.
1t was officially announced today
that $500 trains have been discon-
tinued By the several railway sys-
TENS in the United Kingdom. Every
freight train that could be spared
was discontinued and in addition ev
cry local passenger train. The trains
still running have been standard
lied so thai there are no dnplca-
tons Sy tha various lines and' fnter-
cfangeable tickets have been issued
10 travellers Many Of the subur-
ban railway stations have been clos
ed. this saving the coal needed TO
heat them. The railway boards Of
all the roads are cooperating 10 cut
down coal expenses. But with the
most rigorous precautions traffic will
soon be at Il srandstill. as few of The
roads have maintained any great re-
serve supply because OF lack OF stor-
age room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
DEAIH OF HARRY F. WHEAT.

The many friends and arpua'ntances
OF Mr.. Harry F. Wheat were shockad
and grieved this morning to hear OF his
death which occurred at 3:l5 O'Clock
this morning at his residence, Ala
Duke street. The deceased had been
in declining health during the past
ten years, but his death WAS unexpected,
Mr.. Wheat was IS years old. He was
o son OF the late Benoni and Matilda
Fihhugh Wheat. The deceased was 1T
one time engaged in the real estate
business and was . we'll known and
popular Alexandrian. He is survived
by daughter, Miss Virginia Fitzhugh
Wheat, and sisteS. Mrs. Harold r.
West, O: Baltimore. Mr.. Wheat was
a member OF the Second Presbyterian
Church. The funeral will be tomo'ro"
at .hrec thirty. Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
CIRCUIT COURTS SESSION
Belle Pre- Receivership Case Will be
Heard Tomorrow Morning
at 10 O'clock.

The March term OF the Circuit
Court. Judge j. 3. 7. Thornton pre-
siding, opened this morning. Two
important matters we're scheduled 10
be considered but Goth were postponed.
The rule against the Belle Pre- Bottle
Co. to show Why receiver should not
be appointed for the company vas con-
tinued until tomorrow morning. The
date for the hearings OF the exceptions
to the report of Fl. Noel Garner, special
commissioner Of the Mercantile Rail
way sbuilding and Loan Association,
was set for March 23rd.
The case OF H. F. Seller against
Mrs. Mamie +. Tackett for balance
which he claims is dine on \ heating
plant was heard. J. Y. Morgan OF
Washington and w. ). Foster appeared
for the plaintiff, while John NJ. Jonn-
son represented the defendant.
The docket Was called aud cases set
as follows:
Messrs. Guy Fl. Johnson and Ralph
iP Barnard OF the Washington bar, were
admitted to practice.
Arthur j. Smith vs. Victor Lee
Emerson; assumpslt; continued until
sccon d day Of May term, 1917.
Wheeler Schebler w. Emerson En-
CINE Co., assunlpsit; continued until
second day OF May term, 1912.
J. Leonard Mitchell VS.. Marion D.
Mitchell; chanccry; decree for further
decrees in vacation.
Charles +, Evans ct al. trustees OF
0sceola Tribe, No. !. |. o. L. NJ, vs..
Alexandria Perpetual Building runu
Association and German Cooperative
Building Association; dismissed at cost
OF plaintiffs.
Susie Y. Payne VS.. Winston y.
Payne; chanccry; decree referring
cause 10 II. D. Brumbach, commission
er. ito take depositions.
! NJ. NJ. Smelscr, W. Leslie a. omelser
final decree foy divorce on the ground
OF deserrlon.
Ella Lee Broaders vs.. Mary b
Elliott: decree placing on Stet Docket
Ella Lee Broders VS.. Lillian G. Car
lin; decree placing on Stet Docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
MISS IOHNSTON'S VISIT.

parat,ons for the visit OF Miss
Mary Johnston, the famous Virginia
author, were completed this morning
at meeting OF the committees OF the
organizations and clubs OF this city,
held at the residence Of Mrs. Kate
Waller Barret. Miss Johnston will de-
liver her celebrated equal suffrage lee
trre in Alexandria next Friday night
at the EIks' Auditorium and the pub
lie is cordially invited 10 be present.
A reception to Miss Johnston will be
held at Mrs. Barrett's residence on
Friday afternoon which will be fol-
lowed by o dinner at six o'clock at
which time a number OF representative
men vii be asked TO meet her. At
the close OF the entertainment at tho
Elks' Auditorium a reception will be
given to which the public is invited to
attend. Miss Johnston will be accom-
panied on her visit TO Alexandria by
Mrs, Lila Meade Valentine, president
OF the Equal Suffrage League OF Nir'
ginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES

Yesterday. the second Sunday OF
Lent and the feast OF St. Cunegundes,
brought out large congregations at all
three services. At the : o'clock mass
large number received Holy Com
munion. The sermon at the 1890
o'clock mass was by Rev. Joseph Nce
OF the Alton, Illinois Diocesan Mis-
sionary Band, and at the I 80 O'Clock
evening service the Rev. ]. +. Qu'gley
of the Apostolic Mission House preach
ed an eloquent and instructive sermon
on the Mercy OF Cod" The follow.
ing feast days occur this week: Mon
day St. Casimir; Tuesday, St. Adrian
Wednesday, Sts. PerpetIa and Felicity;
Thursday, St. Thomas Aquinas: FRI
day, Lance and Nails; Saturday. st.
Francis OF Rome, The lenten dero-
tions hereafter Oh / Wednesday evening
will be at S o'clock instead of O'Clock
as heretofore. Next Wedns sday even.
ing the sermon will be by Rev. Jno. T..
Gleason OF the Apostolic Mission House
The mem bers of the Holy Name Society
will attend the : O'Clock mass nex'
Sunday morning 10 body and receive
Holy Communion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
DEATH OF S. F. FIELD,

Mr.. S. Frank Field, well.known
and popular Alexandrian, died at his
apartments at The Fairfax about 11:30
O'Clock this morning. While the de-
ceased had been inIlisposed for several
days, his death vas unexpected, and
whcr the news OF the decease was tele-
phoned about the city it brought forth
manv expressions OF regret. Mr.. Field
was IS year old. He was son OF the
late Stephen K. Field and in recent
wears had been employed as q book
keeper for R. J. McCuhbin & TO-. +,
plumbers supplies, in Washington. Mr..
Field was for a long time assistant
choir director of St. PauPs Church.
He was a member OF Andrew Jackso n
Lodge OF rIasons, Mount Vernon
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. Old Do
ninion Commandery, Knights Temp
lar and Noble OF the Mystic Shrine.
He is survivsd by two brothers-Mr.
Henry X. Field, OF this city, Mr.. Viii.
liam C. Field, druggist, OF Washington,
and sister, Miss Mary Ficld, OF this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
EiIis Meeting Tonight.

An important meeting of Alexan-
dria Lodge of Elks will be held to-
night in their home on, Prince street
The lodge will meet at 8 o'clock at
which time the annual election OF Of
ficers will take place. Following the
election, the officers Of Washington
Lodge of Elks will confer the degree
of the order on a class from the Alex
andria lodge. Several hundred Elks
from Washington are expected to be
present tonight and they will be en-
tertained at social session following
the initiatory services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
LOCAL BREVITIES

Frank Roberts, = well-known river
man, was brought to this city yester-
day morning and removed to the Alex
andria Hospital for treatment Tor ex'
posure. Roberts was in charge OF =
small! fishing schooner, which became
icsbound several weeks ago in a creek
about so miles down the Potomac.
There will be q meeting OF R. +.
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, ut its
ball tonight.
The annual meeting of the Woman $
Auxiliary to r. E. Lee Camp OF Con-
tederate Veterans will be held tomor.
row night at which time the election OF
officers will take place.
There will be no meetine of the
Eastern Star tomorrow night on &C
count Of death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

The Alexandria Gazette new
cr willing to see anything done
in a half way manner, has
come to the front with another
instance of its liberality and
is going to give as a special
prize to the lady who turns in
the most money on new sub
scriptions, from March 9TH in
elusive to March 18th, at 3 p.
m., the close of the first period,
a handsome Diamond Ring, the
value Of which is $50. This Of
fer is made for any contestant
who does not win one Of the
tours, and who turns in the
most money in the time
specified above. This is done
so that one lady cannot win
European trip and a diamond
ring both. Any lady can COM
pete for diamond, whether she
is a contestant now or one that
may enter just to get the hand
some diamond ring. The Win
ner of the ring will be decided
at the close of the contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
WOMEN ARE AGAIN
On THE RAMPAGE
SuffragetteS Renew Window Smash.
ing in I.ondon--Much Prop
erty Destroyed.
THIRTY WOMEN ARRESTED
Prisoners Sing and Act DehantiS
While on way TO I.ockmp--Say They
VIII Continue Their Crusade.
THIRTY WOMEN ARRESTED

London, March 4.-SuTtragGttHs
today resumed their window-Smasn-
ing campaign. Twenty OF the prin-
cipal shops in the kensington and
Knightsbridge districts were visited
by the "venIilating squad and before
the police could interfere the side
walks were Uttered with broken glass
and several thousand dollars worth
OF property had been destroyed.
Thirty women were arrested and
on the way 10 prison they sang and
loudly proclaimed thar they would
continue their tactics as soon as they
we're free. The police admitted TO-
day thar they would be unable 10 pre-
vent similar outbreaks unless al OF
The moving spirits in the militant
wing of the -for-women organ
ization were imprisoned.
II is impossible 10 detail sufficient
ofiicCl: 10 protect the downtown
stores. ii the police were centcred
in The business districts. the smaller
stores in the uptown section would
be al the mercy OF the suflrasettes.
The police say.
Early today 4 woman was arrest
ed for throwing Il bundle Of oiled
shavngs into the general postoflce.
She is supposed 10 he suffragette.
One hundred suffragetteS who were
remanded for trial when they were
arrested on Saturday, charged with
participation in Fridays window
breaking, are giving the authorities
no end of trouble at the Old Bailey.
When they were refused permission
10 be Quartered with Mrs. Emmellne
Pankhurst and the other suhrag-
elites who have already been SEN
fenced they smashed the jail win
dowS, tore up the bed clothing and
sang the Marseillaise 10 the accom-
paniment OF hideous din made by
banging their tin dishes against the
cells
The demonstration lasted for more
than Two hours. The women today
threatened another hunger strike
unless they were allowed 10 sec Mrs.
Pankhurst.
Tonight's snffragerte meeting III
Parliament square is expected TO at
tract thousands OF women. The "in-
dow smashing tactics will be defend
ed BY numerous speakers. Six thous-
and police have been detailed TO pre-
serve order.
This afternoon Il snffraSette. arm
cd with L hammer, smashed seven
windows in the House Of Lords be
fore she was ovcrpowcrcd by police.
men.
The woman carried hnr hammer Ill
her muff and was not noticed hy the
police until they heard the smash
OF glass.
The members OF The cabinet we're
the next victims OF the SutfraSettcS
| The women, working according TO
prcarrangcd plan. smashed Windows
in the homes OF Sir Rober; Lornburn.
Lord High Chancellor: the Earl OF
Grove. Secretary OF State for IN"
colonies: and Joseph 4. .Pnase. chan
ccllor Of the Duchy OF Manchester.
Several OF thc sunIragrttcS were cap
turcd
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
GAIL EXTENDED.

At a meeting OF the congregation of
the Second Baptist Church held las,
night after the services unanimous
call was extended Rev. c. X. Hobbs to
become pastor OF that church. Mr..
Hobbs was formerly pastor OF the
Second Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
CARD OF THANKS.

The committee Iof arrangements il
the recent tag day extend their thanks
to the ladies who took part. the NJ.
Vernon and Cbatbami!Stables for the us<
of carriages. the Chamber of Commerce
for the use Of their rooms. the Barrett
Press. and tue Alexandra aud Washing
ton newspapers for publicity, aud ths
public at large for ehelr generous SUP
bort. The set proceeds were s4Gi@
which wers turoed over 70 the treasurer
of the Alexapdria High School Athletic
Association
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

that trip abroad next summer and
propose to do so or know the reason
why. Day after day the interest III
the contst increases and it can now
be said with all truth that more peo-
pie are watching the score rs publish
ed in the Alexandria Gazette each day
and are championing the cause ol
some candidate in the race than ever
took any interest in any similar event
in this section of the country before.
The people know that this paper haV-
ing made such magnificent of1er
will carry it out to the letter and they
can see from the published list OF as
pirants for trip honors, that the finest
Young ladies in all this section are IN
the contest and that many OF them
are developing unexpected ahIiit'rs
os campaign organizers.
The contest manager desires 20 call
attention to the fact that coupons
reaching the Office after 4 p. III. can
not be counted in the next days paper
as the vote is made up, or almost so,
At that time. The coupons will be ad-
led to the list within twenty-four
hours after reaching this office. BE
patient with the poor contest man
le has plenty to do.
Speculation Rife.
As the struggle for the lead at the
md Of the first period of the Alexan-
lria Gazette's Big European Tour
ace continues and as public interest
md enthusiastic support of favorite
candidates comes to the front there
s considerable speculation being
,card on all sides as to which candi-
late in a certain district has the best
.hance to win.
Such discussions always settle down
o the question Of which candidates
AVE the best and most complete or
,anizations at work in their behalf.
N several of the districts there IS
lirect opposition from strong forces,
10 that as the candidates line up for
he closing stretch Of the race of the
irst period there is certain to be
ome speed shown, and when the dust
lears away there may be some sur
,rising changes for the anXiously
Watching public and some of the con-
eStantS.
Unexpected Assistance.
In spite of the fact that the ten
'ote coupons have been relegated to
he realm of has-beens, there has been
N extremely heavy vote. People
vhom contestants never dreamed OF
S campaigners, are sending IN cou-
IONS for them. and every now and
hen q subscription is added to each
andidate's list Of surprises.
One contestant told the contest
manager yesterday that she never mad
he slightest thought of entering the
ontest when it was first announced,
,ut that friends from all over her
district and surrounding towns began
0 show such interest that she thought
he would see if their interest would
continue. She stated that she was
atisfied that it had continued thus
ar and that she was willing to trust
hem the rest of the way, all the time
xerting some efforts in her own be-
,alf to prove to those friends that she
vas willing to try and anxious to WIN
he tour membership from her dis
rict.
And she is going right after sub
criptions-and getting them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

NOTICE. - There will ba special
~ meeting Of Sarepta Lodge No. a.
I.O OF. Wednesday evening. March
6tb. 1912, al Potomac Hall, north Co1,I1r-
bus street. Membess are requested 10
attend. Election of Representative 10
the Grand Lodge will be acted upon
CHAS. y. RAUCH. Sec'y.
mari 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

Miss Katharine II. Stuart, OF this
city, received o telegram today from
Col. A. 81. Bollmau, in Richmond.
Stating that Governor Mann had signed
The Robin Bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

Among the Alexandrians who at
tended the pretty Wedding OF Miss
Hildegarde Herwig and Lieut.. Fulton,
q. s. N., were Miss Mary Car
lin. Miss Martha Carlin Fulton,
Miss Fannie Virginia Burke, Miss
Virginia Wheat and Miss Kitty Bar
rett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
DIED.

WHEAT. n. F.,-Died Mouday.
March 4th, 3.l5 4. m, at hisresidenee.
4l4 Duke street, Alexandra, Va. IN Ills
18th year. Funeral March 5th, "J) p.
m Service aud interment private. No
flowers. - baltimore and Stauntop
papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

The Board OF Managers of the Old
Ladies' Hsme will meet tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock in Lee Camp
Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
Swan Bros Big Prize.

The special prize offered by Swan
Bros, of handsome suit case, now on
exhibition in their show windows, Will
be awarded to the young lady making
the greatest gain in votes from March
4th. to March 18th. For this prize,
all votes count, ballots cut from the
papcr, renewals and new subscriptions
and it is open to all contestants
whether or not they win European
tour or a Diamond Ring. Swan Bros.
by their liberal offer have again
shown their enterprise.
1t seems that every day surpasses
the proceeding one in the amount OF
business done at the Contest Depart
ment. The subscriptions still come
faster than ever. Some arc even
sent to foreign countries to . friend
or relative, others often get two and
three papers at the same house. Peo-
nile are bound to have the news from
home and now is good time to start
the paper to them.
The vote Saturday was very heavy
apain but did not quite come up 10
that of last Friday. There was near
" $4,000 votes cast Saturday Inc
contest manager was even surprised
70 GEO so many coupons coming into
tho office Saturday. 1t took the en-
tire contest force to count them'
MANY of the contestants have sig-
n;sed their intention of taking that
hondsome suitcase along with them
to Europe next summer that swan
Rros. have offered as a special prize
to the young ladies who are trying
hard to win one of the trips TO Eu'
rome that the Gazette is now offering
with all their expenses paid from the
time they start until they re'uf"
nearly six weeks later.
The roll of honor is changed IN one
district only today. Miss Esther
Heisley, in the Second District sprung
from the fourth place to the top OF
the list in her district. Districts one
and two have the same leaders. Miss
Elizabeth King in the First and Miss
Irene Pullman in the Third.
The wholesale change Of leaders is
Just the starter of the race. There
are many other young ladies whose
names adoEn the lists is this big con
test who have never been anywhere
near the head in their respective dis
tricts, but who are anxious to taxi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

Voting ballots on page SIX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

Boarders or Roopers.
w Apply 3l6 north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
ROLL OF HONOR

First District.
Miss Elizabeth King. .1i,ll0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
DIAMOND RING
SPECIAL PRIZE.
Will be Awarded to Young Lady
Securing Largest Number of
New Subscriptions.
$4,000 VOTES CAST SATURDAY.
Contestants are Surprised at the Help
Their Irriends are Giving. Fiity
Young Ladies' arc Working far Prizes
-
ROLL OF HONOR
First District.
Miss Elizabeth King. .1i,ll0
Second District.
Miss esther T. Heisley. .24,S'O
Third District.
Miss Irene Pullman. 1885
q
Third District.

Miss Irene Pullman. ..9.893
g.. = y r - :
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Second District.
Miss Esther T. Heisley. .24,SoO
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$4,000 VOTES CAST SATURDAY.

Contesta nts are Surprised at the Help
Their IrrieRds are Giving. Fiity
Yonng ladies arc Working f"r Prizes
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-02

by any people that have another peo-
pie under their control. and used by
the English when trying 10 prevent
the independence of the Americans"
Ho maintains, az a practical ques-
ton. that the FiliDlnos have proven
their ability to safely manage their
own affairs Love Of liberty" he
says, ia az inherent IN nations as in
men. A boy. while he Is a boy, Is
content to remain at home under the
care OF his parents aud the FIRST sign
that q man gives Of his maturity Is
the development OF his own love OF
liberty.
"A nation Il the same as a man.
For 500 years the Eilipinos, In spite of
the misiule OF the Spanlarde. we're
happy and cOntonded. never trying 20
become free This was true because
there was no Spanish army stationed
In the island and the soldiers were
nearly all natives. The FiliplnOs pa
tiently bore the mlsFule OF the Span
what freedom and Justice was As
education spread through the islands
they began to feel the heavy burden
OF spanish misrule and tried to secure
concessions. They wanted Justice and
better government, but the Spaniards
would not listen and the FIliplnos
found It necessary TO resort TO that
time-honored truism which states
that when the connection between a
mother country becomes burdensome
20 the people OF her colonies, the
colonies can cut the connection.
"In the struggle that followed, the
Filipinos were finally successful with
the aid OF the Americans. The Ftli-
pinOs fought TO stamp upoh the pages
OF history their love for liberty AMER
the Fllipinos conquered the islands
they established a government o.
their own, republican In form and
with n constitution that was liberal
aud democratic. When the war came
with the United States thai govern
men was smashed. At present, how
ever, they have municipal govern
meuts composed entirely OF Fillp.nns
who are elected by direct vote. Dfh-
clal reports will bear out the state
ment that the municipalities are sue
cessful As IL universally g admitted
Il Is not n national government that
Is difncult to run, but a municipal
government. Municipal government
is the root OF all government and
whore the ability Of the people TO
govern themselves is shown.
"This Is the evidence which the fii-
lpinos have given OF their ability 70
govern themselves. They have not
given more because the opportunities
have not been given them. You never
see n man swimming unless yon put
him In the water Give the Flliplnos
tomorrow the power to elect a Philip.
pine commission and they VIII select
the men best qualified to serve the
country and furthermore they will one
and all do everything In their power
to make the country happy and pres
perOug