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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Shot by Legislator.

Richmond, Dec. 20.-T. o. Rainier
and w. II. 7. Higgins, both Of Mathews
county, were shot down few nights
ago by J. 7. Christian, member Of the
las. general assembly, from the coun-
ties of Mathews and Middlesex, ac.-
cording to information received in
this city from Mathews county.
Rainier is believed to be in serious
condition, with bullet lodged in his
groin and only a fraction of an inch
from his abdomen. Hudgins is suffer
ing from slight flesh wound.
Christian has not been arrested.
Advices from Mathews state he had
left the county the morning following
the shooting. His whereabouts were
unknown to the commemorative at
torney. The condition of Rainier is Sc
rious.
The shooting occurred in Hudglns'
store at Blakes. Rainier and Christian
became engaged in an al;ercation and
Rainier drew his. gun, but before ne
could fire Hudgins is said to have
wrested the gun from him. Having
been disarmed, Rainier left the store
and started down the road. Catching
Hudgins unawares, Christian is said TO
have snatched Ranier's gun from him
and pursued Rainier.
The first time Christian fired the
bullet found its mark. With groan
Eanier sank to the ground crying You
have killed me"
During the scuffie between Chris
tian and Hudgins the latter suffered ::
flesh wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
PRESIDENT s PLAN
TOWARDS MEXICO.
May Establish Protectorate
Over Certain Portions
of Country.
SITUATION IS ACUTE.
Attempts at Friendly Adjustment
Of outrages Against Americans
Have Failed.

Washington, Dec .2O.-A protecto-
rate over that portion of Mexico in
which American interests are located,
it was believed here today, will De :
tablished within the next thirty days,
unless President Madero accedes to the
demands of President Taft's ultim /
tum, sent him Thursday.
1t is admitted by the State DeparS-
ment that attmepts at friendly ad-
justment Of the outrages against
American life and property in north
ern Mexico, has failed, and the presi-
dents exasparation at Mexico's inso-
lent attitude culminated with that
country's answer on December 14th, -
his demand for redress, sent in Seu-
tember. In his reply Madero admitted
his inability to cope with the situa-
ton, practically refused the considera-
ton of indemnity for Americans whose
property had been destroyed and init
mated that the Americans who have
met death there deserved their fate.
President Taft's uitimatum is couch
ed in no uncertain.
The reprisals threatened against
Mexico in Taft's ultimatum would per-
init revolutionists against Madero to
use this country as the base OF their
operations, it was pointed out today.
It would inevitably mean fall of the
present Mexican government. How
ever. officials today figured out thai
in such a case, the United States would
probably be but little bekter off, so fa-
as securing protection to Americ IN
citizens and their property in Mexico
was concerned, than at present, since
the revolutionary movement in Mexico
is more or less disorganized and in
c]udes the very element against whose
outrages the United States is conf
planning.
The Mexican situation was rendered
more acute today by information to
the State Department that Americans
in Cananea, Sonora, were in grave dan-
ger from 1000 Mexican miners, en-
ployed in American mines, who have
gone on strike. Mexican local author.
tiles declare, however, that they will
be able to control the situation.
Depredations by the rebels continue
on the increase. ]. Morreys, American
roadmaster of the Mexican Northwest
ern Railway, has been captured by
bandits and carried into the hills,
where is is reported he is held for
ransom.
Morrays was abducted after the rep
els had burned the railway bridge near
Juarez. General Steever in command
of the American troops at Ell Paso has
been notified 10 hold himself in readl-
ness to protect the Americans threat
ened by the striking miners in Cana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Laborers Leave Canal.

Colon, Dec. 20.-The lsthmlan Ca
nal Commission in the past several
weeks, has lost more than a thousand
of its most efficient laborers, be-
cause of the war in the Balkans. That
many Greeks have quit their jobs
and sailed for home to join the Greek
army in its war against the Turks is
reported. Eighty-eight Greeks quit
suddenly this week, leaving be-
hind them two weeks pay, SO anxious
were they to get into the conflict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
WORKING ON HIS CABINET.
Selection Of Attorney General Difficult
For Wilson.

- TreH on, n. j., Dec. 20.-Of all the
problems now confronting Governor
Wilson, the one which he regards as
the gravest is the selection of an at
torney- general, and he is giving more
thought to that subject than to any
other. He wants to get the greatest
lawyer in the country for the place, Ii
such man be induced to take it, and
he is seeking from Democratic leaders
their opinions about who are the mo-,
eminent members of the bar.
The Secretarysi1ip of the Interior is
reserved for she West Mr.. Wilson
does not believe that any Eastern man
can be sufficiently posted on the prob
lens that will come before this de-
partment.
Henry NJ. Easterly, of Portland, Ore,
came to see him today in the interest
of Joseph Teal, of that city. Mr.. Eaf.t-
erly says the Democrats Of Oregon are
united in favor Of Teal, who has made
a study of conservation and has had a
great deal Of experience in rate-mak-
ing cases, always on behalf of the ship
pers.
Josephus Daniels, Of North Carolina,
is sla%ed for Postmaster General. Sen
ator Lee S. Overman visited the Gov
ernor today bringing endorsements OF
Daniels signed by the North Carolina
electors, the Congressional delegatio :,
the North Carolina Editorial Associa-
tion and all the men who served IS
delegates TO the Baltimore conventio !.
This was done more as matter CT
form than because there is any serious
doubt about Daniels appointment.
II feel confident, Mr.. Overman said,
"that Mr.. Daniels will be member OF
President Wilson'S Cabinet. | came
here simply to assure the Governor
that there j.; no division of opinion in
the State North Carolina is back Of
Daniels"
The Governor was asked aftcrward
if he was ready to commit himself 70
Daniels appointment. He threw rs
head back and laughed heartily, say
ing: NO. won't commit myself N
favor Of anybody. Despite Mr.. VIII
sons reticence, il is known that Dan
iels' appointment has been decid d
unor
He announced that he would meet
William Jennings Bryan for the first
time since the elction on Saturday or
Sunday either at Trenton or Prince
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

There was but one case before
the Police Court this morning.
Blanche Parker. colored, had been ar
rested at the instance of Lucinda
Ramsay, colored, on suspicion OF steal
ing bed spread from her house on
North Henry street. In the absence
of evidence, the suspect was dismiss
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

The Secret Service today announc-
ed the arrest of James Antonelli and
Joseph Vitrano at Boston for counter
feitinc. When arrested the men were
in the act of making money. Several
moulds and other counterfeiting para
phernalia, along with 141 quarters
and four dimes were captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Snow in North Dakota.

Forgo, N. D., Dec. 20.-North Dako-
ia is experiencing one of the most
terrific SHOWS torms in years. 1t was
preceded by three days of light snow
fall. In Fargo the drifts have reached
a height of five and six feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Impressive Scenes Are Wit
messed in Westminster
Abbey today.
NOTABLE GATHERING.
Historic Building Packed-Hundreds
Unable to Gain Admissions, 600
Americans Present.

London, Dec. 20.-Prince Arthur, OF
Connaught, personally representing
King George V and Queen Mary, head
ed the vast array Of British notables
who today attended the memorial SER
vice for the late Whitelaw Reid, U. S.
Ambassador to the Court of St. James,
which began at noon in Westminster
Abbey.
Three thousand Americans were
there and the Abbey was packed to
it's capacity. Hundreds could not get
admission and a special police
guard surrounded the entrance to
prevent 4 crush.
Premier Asquith. Sir Edward Grey,
Secretary of State for Foreign At
fairs; Chancellor of the Exchequer
Lloyd George al the other memebres OF
the cabinet; and Archbishop of Can
terbury; the Bishop Of London; the
Lord Mayor of London and the entire
diplomatic corps were at the SER
vices.
A choral orchestra rendered the fun
eral marches Of Beethoven, Chopin,
Purcell and the dead march from Saul,
finally singing the anthem:
"He will swallow up death in vic
tory"
From Dorchester House, in Park
Lane, the casket, bearing the body of
Ambassador Reid, was conveyed or q
gun carriage to tie Abbey, accom-
panied by :. rnilita-y esc"-t. bash
cavalry and infantry. When the cor
tege reached Westminster, it was met
by fully as large and as distinguished
throng as gathered there for the
coronation Of King George.
After the memorial service, it was
planned to take the body Of the am
bassador directly to the cruiser Ma
tai, at Portsmouth. The escort from
the Abbey to Victoria Station was
to be battery of the Royal Horse
Artillery, detachment of the Kings
Household Battery and a half batal-
lion of foot-guards. At Victoria Sta
ton a hundred of the famous Cold
Stream Guards were waiting to act
as a guard of honor.
From Victoria Station the body was
to be taken directly by train to Ports
mouth, and placed aboard the Natal
late this evening. The cruiser which
is to convey the body to New York
will sail early Saturday morning, and
as she weighs anchor, full naval hon
ors will be paid to Ambassador
Reid.
The British and American flags
will be displayed at half mast by the
Natal throughout the entire voyage.
An especially constructed mortuary
chapel was built on the quarterback
of the Natal to receive the body.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and Ogden
Mills Reid will leave London via Eus-
ton Station about the time the am
bassador's casket leaves Victoria sta
ton, and will sail for New York
aboard the liner Campania Saturday
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
CHRISTMAS TREE CELEBRATION

The children of the Children's
Home today attended the Christmas
tree celebration of the Alexandria
kindergarten, an innovation which
was rendered by Miss Wright, the
principal. The children were escorted
to the kindergarten rooms by Mrs.
L. E. Uhler and Miss Dorothy Hack
ett, the superintendent of the Child
ren's Home The little ones were fur
nished with candy, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Gamblers $1,000 Out.

Chicago, Dc, 2O.-A young man who
lot it be known that he was j. Ogden
Armour, jr., cashed checks in several
gambling houses here. There is no j..
Ogden Armour, ir., and gamblers are
out $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Bank Robbed.

Mattituck, L. l., N. Y, Dec. 90
The state bank of Mattituck wars
broken into early to-day and over s6,-
600 was stolen. The robbers escaped
in an automobile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

London-A statue of the late King
Edward VII, probably equestrian, Is to
be erected between Pail Mall and the
York Merorial, in accordance with the
suggestion of King George.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
MARRIED.

December 18th, 1912, at the residence
of the brides mother, 1852 Euclid
street, Washington, D. c.. by the
Rev. Peter w. Jeffries, of Mount
Pleasant Me. Church, South, Da-
KOTA JANNEY BEST daughter of
Mrs. NJ. E. and the late DR.. ]. jan
new Best, to STUART E. BROWN,
of Richmond, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

There will be drawing on ne It
Monday night for the sewing machine
.on which votes were sold during the
recent bazaar of the Holy Name So
ciety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
rborn announce

Postmaster Eggborn announce
mail matter will be distributed to the
box holders. at the post office next
Sunday morning for the convenien e
of business men in handling their
Christmas trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

In accordance with custom, the city
market viii be closed Christmas Day.
The market will be kept open all day
on Christmas Eve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

The Secret Service agents in the
Central and Middle West are looking
for the makers of $40 gold certifi-
cate that has been placed in circu-
lation to the amount of several thou
sand dollars for the past six months.
According to w. J. Flynn, chief of the
Secret Service division, the counter
felt is a photo mechanical one, with
an excellent imitation of silk thread
in the paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Vienna, Dec. 2O.-The textile and
leather industries of Austria-Hungary
which are the nations foremost en-
terprises, today were reported fac
ing what amount almost to ruin, it
was semi-officially stated, because OF
the Balkan war. The manufacturers
having outstanding bills aggregating
$4,000, 900 sold to the Balkan states,
and the bills are uncollectable at this
time, because of the legal suspension
of all payments ordered by the Bal
kan governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

November was a record-breaking
month in both exports and imports,
according to the Bureau of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce today. The
exports were valued at S277,S98,681
against $201,752,760, for November,
1911. The imports were valued at
S156, 1874 .996, much more than the cor
responding month of year ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
MANN AND BRYAN.
Is Not Welcomed by Virginia's Execu-
tive.

Richmand, Va, Dec. 2O.-GoVernof
William Hodges Mann was not among
the hundred or more prominent DEM
ocrats including Harry St. George
Tucker, and Henry c.. Stuart, candi-
dates for Governor, who welcomed
William Jennings Bryan at recep-
tion held in the Business Mems Club
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Fol-
lowing the reception Mr.. Bryan was a
guest of John Garland Pollard, at lun-
cheon, at the Jefferson.
The absence of Virginia's chief ex-
ecutive at the reception, caused much
comment, which elected from Cover
nor Mann the statement that he was
led to this determination not to be
among those gathered at the club by
reason of the fact that Mr.. Bryan
had not seen fit to call upon him as
the representative of the people Of Vir
ginia at the executive offices.
Mr.. Bryan arrive din Richmond at
$3.50 o'clock and was taken in an au-
tomobile to the residence of John
Garland Pollard, in Ginter Park where
he spent the morning, and received sev
eral reporters. Later the Nebraskan
attended the reception at the Busi-
ness Mems Club, had luncheon with
Mr.. Pollard at the Jefferson, and be-
tween 5 and o'clock dined with MIR.
Pollard at his residence, many promi-
nent citizens of Ginter Park being
seated at the table. At 8:15 o'clock in
the city auditorium, Mr.. Bryan de-
livered an addres son the Sign sof The
Times, under the auspices of the Ba-
raca Class of this city.
Mr.. Bryan declined to discuss whe-
ther he would accept a position IN
Woodrow Wilson's cabinet, and also
declined to state his preferences for
the various positions to be filled. The
Nebraskan said the recent victory OF
the Democratic party would encour-
age and animate the members of the
party, and added that the party had
suffered defeat for so long time that
victory was needed to convince all
but the more sanguine that the cause
of Democracy was not hopeless.
Mr.. Bryan predicted that under the
new administration would come many
reforms, chief among which would be
the election of United States senators
by the people, justice in taxation and
great progress made toward the initia-
tive and referendum. Referring to
the President-elect Mr.. Bryan said:
"Virginia, once known as the mother
of Presidents offers new son to the
nation, and I feel sure that the Old
Dominion will support this son in the
great work which he has entered"
Mr.. Bryan left for New York this
morning where he will attend the ban-
quet to be rendered Governor-elect
Sulzer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

The two days conference Of the
American Society for the Judicial set
tlemant of International Disputes is
scheduled to begin at the New Will
lard here tonight with the address by
Governor Simeon Baldwin, of Connec-
ticut, president, and by Attorney Gen.
eral Wickersham. Everett P. Whee-
Ter, of New York, Thomas W. Bach,
of Philadelphia, and Professor SAM
uesl S. Reinsch. of the University Of
Wisconsin,, Professor Henry W. Rog-
ers, dean of the Yale Law School, will
be among the speakers tomorrow VIM.
H. Hornblower, of New York, will dis
cuss "How Far We Are Preventable
by Arbitrative and Judicial Settle
ment resting only upon moral sane
tion underlying general international
laws ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Try Rammel's Steamed
Oysters. Better this year
than ever before. Rammeps
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Details of how J. Pierpont Morgan,
constituted himself monarch of the
worlds finances, it became known to-
day will be sought from the great
bankers partners, when the Pujo
Money Trust Investigating Commit
tee January 6. These partners. con-
ferees Of the great game of the street
will be asked to tell the details of the
coups of which Morgan professed to
know but little. The committee yes
terday learrsd in outline tie creed OF
the ni.Es who has justly earned the
title Of the greatest money juggler
Of them ALL" and now they will seel:
from his lieutenants the story how
they executed his orders.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-10-12
AFRO-AMERICAN BAPTISTS
FAVOR TAFT'S REELECTION
Largest Religious Organization Says
Stand by Republican Party.

At the recent annual meeting of the
national Baptist convention resolutions
were adopted indorsing the Taft ad
ministra ton and advising all citizens
and Afro a merican Baptists in partic
ular to vote the Republican ticket
straight.
To All Citizens and Afro-American Bap-
lists In Particular:
Whereas. The Republican party came
into existence in 1856, when the Afro
Americans were slaves in the southern
states; and,
Whereas. God raised up the immortal
patton proclamation fifty years ago. which
liberia ted 4.500,O00 slaves; and.
Whereas. The Republican party. is the
same party that was led by President Lin
coin: and.
Whereas. This same party stands fo-
the manhood rights of all its citizens re-
gardless of race or color: and.
Whereas, Whatever political help for
good the Afro-American has received since
1865 has come to him through the Repub-
lican party; therefore be 1t
Resolved. That we pledge ourselves to
stand by the party and support the pres
ent administration.
Resolved further. That advise every
hfro-American east, west. north and south
TO go to the polls in November and vote
the Republican ticket without any alter.
alton whatever.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-10-12
Continued from page 1.)

He has been a Republican all his life.
Samuel H. Kinsley was born in New
York City, October 19, 1861. He at
tended the public schools of New
York. and in 1880 entered Amherst
college, graduating in 1884. He then
entered Columbia Law school and
graduated with the class of 1886. For
Two wears after leaving Columbia he
managing clerk for a leading law firm
in New York, and moved TO Colorado
Springs in 1887, where he has since
made his home and practiced his pro-
fession.
He was unanimously elected city
attorney of Colorado Springs in 1894,
which position he later resigned to
become county judge. He has never
held any other public office. He is
president of the Ell Paso County Bar
association and a member OF the
Colorado State Bar association. He
is an active member of the Elks and
knights of Pythias. Mr.. kinsley was
absent from the state when the Re-
publican State Assembly designated
him as the candidate of the party for
Congressman at Large, the honor
coming to him entirely unsolicited.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-10-12
WORK OF MUSIC SCHOOL
SETTLEMENT WINS PRAISE
Educational Value of Unique lnstitu'
ton Evokes Favorable Comment.

The music school settlement in New
York which was started in 1911 has
made wonderful progress. Although
practically new venture as such
among Afro-Americans, it has out
grown its quarters in Sixty-second
street and will soon move into a more
suitable building in the Harlem sec
ton Of the city.
Over 1000 lessons have been given to
children and adults within the past
nine months. The teachers are now
busy with the formation of large
chorus which they expect to make one
OF the most attractive features of the
settlement work during the coming
winter.
The educational appeal to our people
through music has long been con-
sidered pertinent feature of race
progress Some of the leading educa-
tors Of the south. including the presi-
dents Of many Of the larger indus
trial schools. give 1t as their opinion
that the music school settlement is
creating n common basis of friendship
and helpful cooperation between
white and colored people which will
promote general interest and better
understanding of the best methods to
be used In their educational work.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-10-12

fused. Mississippi was united with
Georgia for Mr.. Davis. and he would
have been elected beyond doubt If
the delegates had been polled. The
convention had been extremely harmo-
nious until the election was gone into.
II must say for the information of
those who do not know of Mr.. Davis
work in the order that the Odd Fellows
in Georgia have grown very strong nu-
merically and financially since he be
came active ten years ago. A debt OF
$1,000 has been wiped out and thou
sands of dollars placed in bank.
THE 100000 state headquarters now
going up in Atlanta is a monument to
his industry. He Will continue to labor
for the upbuilding of the order and will
ask the support of every loyal Odd Eel
low for his election as grand master at
the next B. NJ. c."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-10-12
ODD FELLOWS BIENNIAL.
johnson Tells Why 3. J. Davis Was
Not Elected Grand Master.

ington.-Henry Lincoln John
son, deputy grand master of the odd
Fellows, says that the failure of the
recent session of the biennial movable
committee of the order held in Atlanta
to elect officers will not make a divi
sion in the order.
He asserts that the failure of Bepja-
min ]. Davis to be elected to the grand
mastership was caused by Grand Mas
ter Edward H. Morris refusing to al
low the calling OF the roll of the Geor-
gia delegates when the election was
taking place.
Davis had enough votes to elect
him." said Mr.. Johnson. THE votes CT
New York. Florida and Alabama had
been taken when the name Of Georgia
was called He had over 500 delegates
in their seats, but Mr.. Morris refused
to allow the calling of the roll.
HE suggested that the accredited del
egates, whose credentials the conven-
tion had received. if they We're in their
seats, be counted. But this was re
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-10-12
Room In the South For More Business.

Room In the South For More Business,
At the recent meeting of the Ma
tional Negro Business league held in
Chicago President Booker Il. Washing
ton in his annual address emphasized
the fact that there is room in the
south among Afro-Americans for 5000
additional dry goods stores. 5000 gro
Gerry stores. $500 drug stores, 2.600
shoe stores and 1.5OO millinery stores
He also said that ''in order that the
Negroes in this country shall advance
in economic directions the teacher
the minister. the business man and all
others who are interested in race and
national development must cooper
ate"