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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05

Life is a grind. but it at least sharp
ems a mans wits.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05

Some people fail to win because 9th
ors do not lose.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND NlIllD u THE SNSIE n

Tahe the old Standard GROW MS TAsTEi ESs
CHILL TONIC. You know what you arc tnking
Tho formula ls plainly printed on every bottle
showing Is simply Qulnine and Iron In tastcles'
form, and the most enertunl form. Fur grown
peOple and chlldren, ~ cenis. ADV.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05
FOR THE COOKING UTENSILS
Housewife, Has Solved a Trouble
some Problem for Her.

One usually has SO many pans and
cooking utensils that convenient stor
ing becomes problem. They are
placed one inside OF the other and
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

In M age of rcsonrch and per nent all nntufO
Is srausncked by the sccntf fort he and hap
pines sol man science has indeed made giant strides
IN the past century, and among th.,-by no meane
least ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN medicine is that of
Thempnn, which hns been used witt great In
French lus ptals aud that IL is uouhy the attention
Of those who suffer fron kidney. bladder. nervous
diseases, chronic weaknesses, uceis skin eruptions,
piles, Ne, there Us no doubt In faJ seems evident
trun the big stir created amongst specialists that
TECRhPtON ~ destined to cas- into obi Ion all
those questionable. remedies that ~erc formerly the
sole reliance OF medical men. II In OF course tmpos.
siDle 10 tell sufferers all shouid like To tell them
IN thia short article, hut those Who would like 70
know more about this remedy that has effected 10
nany-wo might almost say, snirncnlous curos
should send addressed envelope for FREE book -
Dr. loClcrC Med, Co.. IIavcrstOck hoad, unmpataods
London, Eng ana decide for themselves whether the
Now French Remeiy "THE EHAptON" No. I, No
No. 3 IL what they require and hav been seekiul
IN ynn during liie OF misery suffering III health
mail slUO. FOugera Co., W Beekuian st.. New Y0rt.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05

Mrs. Newpop-1 can't persuade the
baby to take his medicine.
Mr.. Newpop-I guess he thinks it's
something to put him asleep.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05

The Best Teacher.
Men do nothing excellent but by i'm
itation of nature.-Jean Jacques Rous
ooau.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-05

The "Favorite H.'escripti :" has been
sold by dealers in medicine III its liquid
form for over 40 years. Now it can also be
obtained of them In tablet formo send so one-cent
stamps to DR.. Pierce for trial box.
DR.. Perce's Pleasant Pellets invigorstes the
stomach, liver and bowels One TO three Dose
Easy to take as candy.
Send 81 one-cent stamps to pay cost OF wrapping
and mailing only on free copy Of DR.. Pierce S Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser, 1909 pages CLOTH
bound. lnvaid's Hoel and Surgical Institute, X. "
Pierce, M. D- President Buffalo, N. Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
VIRGINIA.

In the Clerks Office Of the Corpora
ton Court Of the City of Alexandria
or the S1th day Of April 1912.
MABEL l. CORDUA. Plaintiff. vs.. f.
NJ CORDUA. Defendant.
Memo. The object Of the suit IS 10
obtain for plaintlff an absolute divorce
from the defendant. H. NJ C9rdua,
period Of more than three years.
II appearing by an affidavit Med IN
this cause that the defendant. II. NJ;
Cordua. Is a NONRESIDENT Of this
State: II il Ordered. That said de-
PENDANT appear here within fifteen daEs
after due publication. Of This ,o order
his interests in this suit. and that a
copy Of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, a
published In the City Of AL
exandria, once a week for four sue
cessive weeks. and posted at the front
door Of the Court House of this city.
SAMUEL C. BRENT. P. Q.
A copy-Teste
NEWELL S. GEEENAWAY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
MANY GREET NORTHERNNER
Charles Francis Adams Of Massachu
sets Sees the Eastern Shores
Hospitality.

Cape Charles, Va, April 28,-Char-
les Francis Adams, of Lincoln, Mass,
was royalty entertained at Kiptopeak,
the palatial country home Of John S.
Wise. a retired New York lawyer and
one of Virginia's most distinguished
sons, last evening. The entertain
ment was accorded Mr.. Adams in hon
or of his visit to the Eastern Shore
of Virginia and to acquaint him with
the people in this section.
The invitations were made general
and from far and wide throughout the
state visitors arrived from Norfolk,
North Carolina and New York to pay
their respects to the noted man in
whose honor the reception was given.
BY trains, autos and carriages guests
arrived until 10 o'clock in the evening.
Refreshments were Served in lavish
southern style.
Mr.. Adams was introduced by Capt.
Wise, who also addressed the assem-
bled guests. In an address Mr.. Ad-
ans claimed for his ancestor John
Quincy Adams, the fourth president
Of the United States, the credit Of one
of the most successful presidential adj
ministrations in that it was he who
invited George Washington to COM
mand the military forces and who ell
ected John Marshall to the chief Of
justices Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
He pronounced his trip to the Wash
ington and Lee University on the oc-
casion of his conciliatory utteranceS
which have been widely quoted, APP
proved and appreciated throughout the
South as "the time Of his life" and
contrasted bottle the reception and
this with one accorded him nearly 90
| wears 1pU. "uelII 40 SHI ~ ~ $4,000
him nearly two and a half years to
make his way from Washington to
Richmond.
He concluded his address with a
touching reference to very dear
friend whose name he did not mention
who persisted with the Titanic. He
was followed by addresses from
Judge Daniels Of North Carolina. Jno'
s. McGaster, of New York, Judge Ken
dali of Eastville, Va. and James T.
Heath, Of Norfolk, Va.
Mr.. Adams left for Washington this
evening. John S. Wise, at whose
home the visitor was entertained, is
q member Of the New York bar and
a practitioner in New York City for
Is years. He is an author, politician
an sportsman. He is the father OF
Henry A. Wise, district attorney Of
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
VIRGINIA.

In tue Clerks Office Of the, Corpora
ton Court Of the CITY r,1 OF AZ
JOSEPH F. TALBOT va. FLORENCE
4. TALBOT. In Chancery;
Memo. The object OF this suit is 10
obtain for the plaintiff an absolute al,
vnrc. from the defendant. for willul
desertion and abandonment for more
than three years prior 10 the nstitu-
ton of this suit.
II appearing by an affidavit filed
in this cause that the defendant.
Florence \. Talbot. is NONRESIDENT
II is Ordered. That said defendant
appear here within fifteen days afts 81
due publication Of this order. and do
what Ia necessary to protect her Inter.
"sts in. this suit. and that go, cop, %! ol
Gazette. a newspaper published in the
City of Alexandria. once ga 2 1 week io or
the front door Of the Court House of
''''' ' SAMUEL G. BRENT. 70.
A copy-Teste: NEWELL s. GREEN
AWAY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.

City Hall. April 29. VIZ.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to
John T. Harrison. Chairman Of I'll:
Cummilt"" on Light. win be- received
At this oiic" until D., M. WEllN rs,
DAY. MAY 18TH. lGl@. fni' the ENTlRE.
OUTPUT OF COAL GAS TAR of the
city Gas Works dnrinG tho next fiscal
year. commencing June |. l?l: and end
ing May 81 1919. Bidders must agr""
To Keep tn" IN: in the well At al Time"
below The outlet or overflow pipe.
Terms: Settlement must hc made On
the 18th oC the month following deliN-
cry Of tar.
The successful bidder must enter into
contract with the Committee. on Light
for faithful compliance with the abov"
provisions The committee reserves
The right u reject any and all bids
RY order II the Committee 81! Light
S r.. WALLER. Clerk.
April :?td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
WOMEN's CLUB CONVENTION
Virginia Federation to Hold Three
Sessions Miss Cummings
In Sneak

Staunton, Va, April 2s.-The Vir-
ginia Federation OF Women's Clubs,
will hold it's fifth annual convention in
this city on May l, 2 and 8. 1t come
at the invitation of the Staunton Civic
Club and the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Young Mems Christian Association,
and will make it's headquarters at the
auditorium Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
1t will open with reception at the
Young Mems Christian Association
Wednesday night. Business begins
Thursday morning, with Mrs. W. w.
King of this city, president of the fed
GRAFTON, in the chair. The mayors adj
dress Of welcome will be responded
to by Miss Helen Norris Cummings Of
Alexandria.
Thursday afternoon there viii be an
automobile ride to the old stone chur-
oh at Fort Defiance, a survival Of Col
onial days. At night Miss Mary
Johnston,o + Richmond, the author,
will speak in the Beverly theatre on
Franchise for Women"
On Friday, officers will be elected
and Mrs. Eugene Kelley, of Charlotte
N. c., will speak on the Evolution of
the Home" and Mrs. r. D. Johnston
Of Birmingham, Ala, on "The Basis
of True Reform, Spiritual and Tenn
poral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
Purpnsed Royai Visits.

Paris, April 2a.-The Prince OF
Wales Who is now in this city will
shortly visit the United States accord.
ing 10 the Cri De Paris. The prince
will stay here until we'll into the sum.
mer. the paper says. after which, in &C.
cordance' with plan mapped out by
the lats King Edward, he will journey
to America to receive the Guiding in
f1nence Of the western world"
Paris, April 27.-Queen Wilheimins
OF Holland and the Prince Consoft plan
visit to Paris in June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
All Morocco is ahame with the hol

All Morocco is ahame with the holy
war spirit, according to kilograms Et
ceived by the war Office from Moroc
can cities. Messengers say that sig
nal fires can be seen nightly upon The
mountain crests, commanding tribes
men to arm themselves. The interior
tribesmen Of kabyles have gathered
q force Of $500 men and have thu
towns Of Buermania and Bulteis under
siege. Thousands Of armed tribes
men are rallying to arms Throughout
the interior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

As result Of pistol duel in ST,
Clairavillc pike, half n mile east Of
Martins Ferry, Ohio yesterday after
noon Of which jealousy was the nm
derlyinC cause, Earl Scharer, aged 45,
and S. Smith, aged 25, are both dead
Skaters wife keeps q number Of board
crs, one Of which was Smith. Mrs.
Shafcr is prcposscsSing, and Smith
was a dashng sort Of q young fellow,
very fond Of social life. Other board
rrs at the house say that Smith was
very attentive 10 Mrs. Schafrr when
her husband was not about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

Clearance V. T. Richeson, the for
mer minister, under sentence to die
in Boston, during the week beginning
May 10 for the poisoning Of Avis Lin
nell, is abnormal, hysteric and irres-
ponsible," according to DR.. E. 3.
Lane, an alienist, who observed the
condemned man in behalf Of Richie
sons attorneys. DR.. Lane makes
this report of the lawyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
" ent DownWith Five Thousand Dollar

SNtht bowman tive AhOuSaHu DoaAaA
II the cable ships Msckav. Bennett
or Minia bring to Halifax the body OF
Harvey Collyer, one OF the Titanic vic.
TINS it. will mean more than the re-
coverv OF his body to his widow, Mrs.
Margaret Collyer, and her eiRht.year-
old daughter, who were saved and aye
now being cared for by DR.. ]. A. De-
tienne. OF Brooklyn. Mr.. Collyer had
strapped in a money belt when no went
down with the liner the fsmily's entire
fortnne-s5, 900. with which they in
tended to purchase a farm in the West.
II the body should be brought back
Mrs. Coliyer hopes that the money,
which was in bills. will be found intact.
She is now penniless. although Brook.
Ign neighbors have started fund for
her benefit in order that she may ra.
turn to her home in England.
Her husbands name has not yet aI,-
nesreh on the list OF identified dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

After an unsatisfactory fist fight
over woman with whom both We're
infatuated, John L.arkins 81 years old
and Frank ROddy 20 years old fought
4 duel with shotgnns yesterday at ST.
Martins village, near Philadelphia in
which the latter was killed and the
former mortally wounded. Neither
man being able to gain the advantage
with bare fists, Larkins suggested a
settlement according Ia the code duel
and ROddy accepted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

With all arrangements completed
for his marriage yesterday, and while
relatives and friends We're waiting at
The brides home in New York, for the
ceremony, Giuseppe Congelosi, &c
years old committed suicide. His
body was found in the new home he
had fitted up for the bride, with the
tube of a flowing gas jet in his mouth,
Josephine Blonde, the young ownan
whom he was to marry, was unable to
give reason for his suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
Washington Virgins
Railway.
In effect November |. 1871
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA,.

llIEaf Il AI.EA
Tor Washington, from corner Prime
and Royal streets, week days, ats 90, o 40,
G o., 20, G 30, 40, & IS, %, IS, ~, II 8,
7 &c, 90, s IL, q, 8 IS, 8 50, . 10. 30, $50,
10 10, 10 30 10 80, II 10, II Is. II 20. II 20 4 Z,
M, u 10, ~ %, ~ 30, u 50. / 10, | 25. 80,
60, 10, y, 2 30. . So 3 %, IS, 2 %, 3 y
4lo, Is, 4 30. 40 ! So. 5 70, ; ., 70, so,
6 o., 20, c so, %, 90, u, "a, %, $50,
100, 80, 1C 90, 10 so, II 10 and II 80 p. ~.
Sunds ys-7 co, : 90, s 10, g 20, 40. 90C.
9 20, &c. 10 90, 10 20, 10 40, II 90, Il 70
II % q. m, y 20 m, L. 20, IL 40, 20, LEO,
40, 2 90, 2 20, 2 40, ; %, 3 20, 3 40 4 co. 4 ~
4 40 6 90, s 20, 40, 90, 6 20, 6 40. 7 30, 20
7 40, 81 90, 30 900. 30. 10 % 10 20 and
II 10 p, m.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon,
week days, at s 30, 81, 81, ISL, 10 p,
II Is a. M, IL %, Is, . ., 3 ~, i 10, ~,
$50, IS, 8 50, 8 50, 10 80 and II 30 p. III.
Sundnys-7 90, 30, SO, ~ 30, II 50 4
m., u &c. l 30, . 20. 3 90, 80, 30. go
GAG and 10 &c pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

Our low shoes are beauties and pro-
nounced SO by good judges. Examine
our line before buying elsewhere. Jno'
A. Marshall & Bro. advt-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
will Not Teach "TurkeY Trot."

Paris, April 29.-Because they char
acterize them as "epileptic volutions
hostile to good society,"" the Associated
Dancing Masters Of France have de-.
cided to refuse to teach the Turkey
trot, Grizzly bear and Bunny Hug
Dances"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
RAILROADS.
Southern Railway.

PREMIER CARRIER OF THESOUTH'
I rains leave Union Station. Alexandra
In effect Feb. 20, 1912.
N. B.-Foliowing schedule fgur es pub
she'd only as information. and are hot
guaranteed.
TAT A. M.-Daily local between Wash
ington and Danville delivers connec-
ton daily except Sunday at Orange 10
@. & q. No. 4l5 for HOrdonsyille and
Richmond.
SAT A. M.-Daily--Lncal for Harrison
burg and way stations. Parlor car.
9l7 A. M.-DaiIy--U. 8. tnst Mail.
stops only for passengers Tor points south
q. which scheduled to stop. First class
coaches; sleeping cars 10 Birmingham
and drawing room sleeping cars to New
Orleans. Dining car service. Stops
at Calverton to let off Warrent0n
Branch passengers.
11:l7 A. M-Daily-Mail train.
Coaches for Manassas, Warrenton,
Charlottesville, Lynchburg, DanvllIe
and Greensboro. Sleeping cars from
Greensboro to Atlanta.
4:47 i. M.--Week days-Limited for
Warrenton, Charlottesville and Harfi-
sonburg.
4:22 +. M.-DaiIy--nirlIingl lam spec
ial. Sleeping cars between New York,
btlanta, Admission nu birmingham.
Through Grst.class Guacnes between
Washington, Atlanta Rpd birmingham.
Dining ear service. 'Luur,st 10 California
five times weekly.
3JGP. M.-Weea daTs-Ltnlired Ior Har
rlsonbnrg and wav gtations on Manassas
branch, also tor WarrentOn. Pullman
buffet parlor cars.
5:l2 =. M.-Daily-Local for Warren
ton.
C:37 T.. M.-The South ern's Southeas
ern Limited for Ash % Vile, Column
bia, Charleston, Aiken Augusta, Say
anEah and Jacksonville. Through Pull
man drawing room, sleeping cars.
Coaches. Dining ears.
1917 p. M.-Daily Warrington ana
Chattanooga Limited (via ;-.ncnDurgl
First-class coach and sleeping ears 20
Roanoke. Knoxville and Chattanooga
Sleeper 10 New Orleans. Washington 10
Roanoke. Dining car service.
IlO2 p. NJ. --Daily--NeW York, Atlanta
and New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train, club aud observation CARS TO New
Orleans. Sleeping cars to hsheNil!e,
Atlanta, Macon and New Orleans. Sleep
ing cars to Charlotte. Dining car service.
4:27 A. NJ. ---DailY-Alemrhis special.
Sleeping cars and coaches Tor Roanoke,
Knoxville, Nashville, chattanooga and
Memphis. Dining car Bsrvice' Wash-
ng ION sleeping cars open 1000 !. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

Another bright Sunday is ON it's
way as time keeps up its march. Are
you prepared to meet it with q smil-
ing face and beautiful dress and the
other essentials? Red Cross Shoes
for Ladies, sold by Marshall.
advt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
John Ahern & Co.

WHOLESALE * RETAIL CBOCERs
and dealers in
PURE WINES AND l.IQUDRS
Country produce received daily. our
stock OF Plain aud Fancy Groceries en-
braces s?ery thing to be had in this line
We hold largely in United States bond
ri warehouse and carry III sLoch various
J. rands OF the best
81 IRE RYE AND MALT WHiSkIES
made. Iavc also hi store superior grades
of Foreign and American
WINES AGES BROWN. SyDGT, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
Norfolk and wa sningto n
Steamboat CO.

Every day in The year ior Fort Mon-
roe, n or:Gi!i, Newport News aud :poihls
gouth. via superb, powerful! steel pa's"e
steamers.
fave Washington C.4j p. ~
Leave Alexandra 100 y. Ill.
Arrive IT.. MOnroe8 i0Oa. M.
Arrive Norfolk 500 4. NJ.
Arrive Portsmouth 500 a. IL.
Leave Portsmouth 900 p. lG.
Leave Norfolk 500 T. IN.
Leave r.. Monroe 100 p. III.
Arrive Alexandria $50 n. III.
Arrive Washington 100 I. mi
Through, connections made 1t Norfolk
with steamers OF the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for New York and
MSrchants' ana Miners Steamship Tor
Boston.
q General Ticket Offi"e, 72n 18th StN.W.
Bond Building, Washington. j. -.
Phone Main 1920.
Seventh street wharf. Phone Main ard
Alexandria wharf loot OF Prince street
". IT, CALLAHAN
april " General Passenger agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
TRAlNs ON pLuEMoNT BRANCH.

Leave Alexandria! CIV. q y. Station)
week days at e:ll2 A. NJ, ,. 50 and II 81
Z. NJ. for PluemOLt; G:33 +. NJ. week
days for Leesburg; 4:l5 =. NJ. daily for
Bluemont, 9:23 "a. NJ. local, Oh sun.
days only Tor Bluemont.
For detailed schedule figures. Tickets,
Pullman reservation, etc, apply 10
WILLIAM q. LEHEW,
Union Ticket Agent, Alexandra, Va.
T.. II. COAPMAN, Use Pres &Gen. Mgr
s. II. r. ARDW1Ck, Pass rrrr Mgr.
II. l.. GARY, General Passenger Agent,
l.. s. BROWN. General Agent,
Washington. y. C..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

Spring, gentle spring, is just the
thing that you have been yearning
for, except that you should have the
Gold Seal Rubbers ready to meet the
April showers-sold by Marshall.
-advt, ~ 48
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
Maryland Delaware and Viz
GINA Railway Company.

Steamers OF this line leave Alexandra
On and after May Is. 1910,
Ever, MONDAY. vIVkDNESDAY aud
SATURDAY 4! I:2O p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL TIE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appOintnl eats uneXceil'd.
Freight Tor Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care Through rates a.id bills Of
iadug issued.
Single lare TO Baltimore, $50 round
trip, $3.50; sLaterOoma, Ons way. Fi.pO
Meals, COO.
EGAEDOE x GRIMES, Agents
Foot OF Cameron street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
MONEY TO INVEST

Will place on first mortgage with
your security, Address Xn Gazette
Office. 3t-ap II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
Morgan Attends Ceremonies

Rome. April 29.--Goyernment Off
Gals who arrived Saturday described
with great, guSto the peculiar rage
which the noted American 6nancier,
j. ?. Morgan, displaced as the result
of mix.up in connection with the dedica-
ton of the new campaniIe OF st. Marks.
Morgan naturally expected to bs one
Of the chief figures in the proceedings.
So did most OF the Italian officialY, but
the local committee. for some reason
not, explained, failed to provide the
American millionaire with reserved
seats.
Morgan, after having impressed on
some OF the members OF the committee
what he thought OF the matter, ap-
pealed to the king, who at once ordered
the windows OF the royal palace placed
at his disposal. This proved nnneces-
A giant ice berg, similar to that
which sank the Titanic, threatened
disaster to the Canadian Pacific Lin
er Empress of Britain, with 1.460 pas
sengers aboard which arrived at Hal
flax, Nova Scotia Saturday from
Liverpool. Passengers say that last
Wednesday morning the vessel, while
in latitude 46 north longitude AZ west
was swerved just in time to avoid 4
collision. The ship was steaming
slowly through dense fog when the
lookout sighted great iceberg ahead.
He rang for full speed astern, and
the propellers were reversed. Des-
pite this, the vessel struck the berg
4 glancing blow, but was not badly
damaged. There were many passen-
gers on deck, and with the THAMES
fate in mind. they were panicky until
assured there was no danger. The
scene was only $50 miles from where
Inc Titanic struck and sank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

John Pitts, well known coal dealer
of Gainesville, Ga, shot and fatally
wounded his wife while she lay in bed
expecting the birth Of a child, then
turned the pistol OF his mother, firing
several shote without effect. After
reloading the pistol Pitts fired three
shots into his own body, causing death
The shooting took place at their home
on the outskirts of the city early yes
terday. In q statement TO the police
by Mrs. Pitts, she said her husband
had been drinking last night. Mrs. l..
j. Robertson, who was confined to her
bed with broken leg, tainted when
her son committed suicide in her pres
enre, and is in n critical condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
NEWS OF THE DAY

Three lives were lost in fire that
destroyed the Marion apartments in
Knoxville, Tenn, early yesterday. Mrs
Edward Locket and ]. D. Raht were
burned to death, and Mrs. John Lister
died from injuries she received when
she jumped from a third story window
Several persons We're seriously burned
or hurt when they jumped from the
building. Judge William D. Wright,
owner Of the building says he be-
lieves the blaze Of incendiary origin,
The monentary loss is about $50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-29

JoaS p. EoHINsON. GEO. s. FRENCH
President. Secretary,
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