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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
THE WAR IN MEXICO

FL Paso, Texas, May 2l.--With 4
large federal force onty thirty-tive
miles away, the rebel garrison OF
Ciaudad 1uarcZ, across the river today
began 90 ,trow up entre!chnents i'll
anticsation of an attack.
The federals have captured San lg-
nacio, east Of JuareZ, and an engage
ment was expected late today at Gu
ardelupe, which a federal force occu-
pied Yesterday. The federal t"rcc
there numbers between 300 and 800
and is commanded 0y Major Louis
Sanchez.
Concidcnt with the federal activity
south of FL Paso, comes reports OF
conspiracies in northern MeXII'o. The
commander of the federal forces at
Nogales is reported to have been az
rested at Hermosillo, charged with
completely in a revolutionary pHnf m
stignatcd by political cNilcs in Naga-
les, Arizona.
Mexico City. May 2l.--t'iercc fight
ing was in grogress today between
rebels under General Zapata and a
force of 200 fcderalS sent out to
meet them, only fifteen miles from
Mexico City. The federals were out
numbered three to one, the rebels
having 4 force estimatd at 1000.
Couriers arriving here say that 2oo
had been killed and wounded In the
battle. The fight was then still! IN
progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
NURSES TO GRADUATE.
Commencement Exercises of Alex
andria Hospital Training School
to Take Place Tuesday.

The commencement exercises OF
the graduating class of the Alexandria
Hospital will take place at Elks' Hall
on Tuesday, May %, at eight o'clock
p. nj. The management Of the hos
pital extends an invitation to the
public to attend.
The following will be the order of
exercises:
Invocation.
Address, Hon. c. c. Carlin
Award of diplomas, Dr.. W. NJ. Smith
Presentation of hospital pin and the
Florence Nightingale oath, DR..
G. T. Klipstein.
Music
Benediction.
The class of 1912 is composed of
the following:
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Shots, Mar
tinsburg, w. Va; Miss Olga Dent,
Pope's Greek, Md; Miss Emma Mitch
ell Giles, Waynesboro, Va: Miss Viz
ginia Bowling, Fairfax, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
ANOTHER AVIATOR KILLED
Victim Student Of School for Several
Weeks and Had Not Com
pleted Course.

Dayton, o., May 2l.-After having
forced the lock on the Wright Broth
ers aeroplane hanger, and against the
advice of the mechanician, attempting
his first flight umaided, Fred j. South
ard, %. student aviator, of Minneap-
oils. Mimi, was instantly killed this
morning on the Wright Aviation
Field at Simms station, near here.
Southland was member Of q veal
thy family Of Minneapolis. He had
been i student Of the Wright Await
ion school for several weeks and had
not completed his course of instruct
ions. A few days ago lie purchased
the machine in which he was killed
His irresistible ambition to fly alone
caused him to go TO the aviation field,
eight miles from here, early today. &c
companed by mechanician, F. }.
Burns. Southard pried the doors
open in order to get the aeroplane.
Against the advice Of the mechani
clan, Southland started his engine and
undertook to ascend. The accident
occurred within six minutes after he
set the engine going.
Orville Wright announced his be-
lief that Southland attempted to rise
too swiftly which stalled his motor.
Minneapolis, Mimi, May 2l.-Fred
}. Southard. the Studen aviator ki':
ed at Dayton, was we'll known in the
real estate field here, having offices
in the downtown district. He became
interested in aviation IS months ago
and recently went to Dayton to take
instructions from the Wrights. He
planned to establish an aviation field
in Minneapolis. The United Press
dispatches was the first news of the
accident received by Mrs. Southard.
The couple had been married nine
years. They had no children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
TO Be PAID B|-NEEkLY.
New State Law Provides That En-.
ployes Must be Paid Semi
Monthly

After the first week of June, en-
ployees Of railroad shops, iron and
steel works, and all other manufac-
turing concerns, will be paid twice a
month instead of monthly.
4 bill was introduced and passed
by the last Legislature providing for
the. enforced payment. of employees
-sshli-monthly. TA biz carries the
provision that such settlements must
be made in lawful money of the Un-
tied States.
The act says: at shall not be law
full for any person, firm, company,
corporation, etc, engaged in the bus
mess aforesaid to issue for payment
Of such labor any order or other pay
ment whatsoever unless the same pur-
ports to be payable or redeemable for
it's face value in lawful money Of the
United States, such order to be pay
able on demand and without condition
to employees, or bearer, bearing In
terest at legal rate, and redeemable
by person, firm, company, corpora
tion, etc, giving, making, or issuing
same"
Further protection of the laborer is
offered in an amendment making it
unlawful for any corporation, railway
coal or ore mining company, as
aforesaid, who shall be either engag-
ed or interested, directly or indirectly,
as owners or otherwise, to wilfully
sell, or cause to be sold, to any en-
ploye any goods, merchandise or sup
plies at higher rate than is charged
other purchasers not connected with
the corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
FINED FOR ASSAULT

Gertrude Jones and Mamie Gaskins,
both colored, engaged in a fight a
few days ago, during which the Gas
kins woman was so seriously injured
that she was unable to appear in the
Police Court next morning. The case
came up this morning, when Dr.. Hop
kins testified that the sixth rib on the
left side of the woman was fractured
by her antagonist and that her head
was injured. Justice Cation fined Ger
trude Jones SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
MONEY RECOVERED.

A little white girl living in the wes-
tern section Of the city yesterday lost
five dollars which had been entrusted
to her for the purpose of making a
purchase. The loss was reported to
the police and Officers Nicholson and
Reid began to make an investigation.
They ascertained that the money
had been found by a colored girl, who
had deposited it in small metallic
savings bank. The officers secured the
receptacle, procured key, and hav-
ing removed the deposit, returned it
to the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
RIGHT EYE BURNED OUT.

Camden. n. j., May 2l.-WhIIe
playing the leading part in "Ihc Great
Medical Mystery" in this city last
night Chester Dcvondc, the we'll
known actor, had his right eye burn
ed out with white carbolic acid al
ministered by Paul Webster, who was
playing the role of physician. Web
ster supposed he had bottle Of wa
ter.
Three specialists in attendance upon
Devonde say that the optic cannot be
saved. The full extent Of the INJURY
was not learned until this morning.
For many years Devonde has headed
a stock company Of his own, and
toured the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
DEEDS RECORDED.

A deed was recorded in the Clerk s
Office Of the Corporation Court today
from John r. Harding to Eugene ".
M. Rector, conveying the latter a
house and lot on the east side Of Fay
cite street, between Prince and Duke.
Also from Jessie Powell Board to
Arthur Bryant, conveying to the lat
ter the house and lot on the northeast
corner of Oronoco and Washington
streets.
Also from Herbert Mills to Thomas
G. Mills, conveying to the latter a
house and lot on the east side Of
Patrick street. between Wythe and
Pendleton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
CANDIDATES. FOR COUNCIL.
May Be Made Toda,
of Men Who Will Run to Fill
Unexpired Term.

This afternoon the only names that
had been filed with the clerk of the
Corporation Court as candidate III
he general election to be held on June
llth, to fill the unexpired terms OF
members Of that body was that Of A.
Sidney Mankin of the First ward, and
Alderman James B. Fitzgerald, Of the
Fourth ward. Mr. Mankin is cam
didate to fill the uneXpired term of
the late Hubert Snowden, and Mr..
FITZGERALD that of Alderman William
H. Sweeney.
1t is probable, however, that before
the day is over the notifications Of
Robert S. Barrett, of the First ward,
and William Desmond, of the Second
ward, will be filled. Mr.. Barrett may
be a candidate for the vacancy caused
bv Mr.. Snowden's death, and Mr..
Desmond for the one caused by Mr..
Louis Brill's death.
All of these gentlemen expect to
make the race in view of the discovery
of a law passed by the General AS
sembly in 1906, which states that va
cancies in municipal offices, electeive
by the people, can only be filled by
council until the first general election
following the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
REVOLUTION SUPPRESSED.

Washington. y. c.. May 2l.-rhe
negro revolution in Cuba has been
suppressed completely, according TO
State Department adviccs from Min
lister Bcaupre this morning. Con-
spjrators have been arrested in San
tiapo. Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara.
SUSPECTS were arrested in other parts
Of the Island. The plans for the up
rising here were so extensive that 1t
would probably have succeeded mad
not the government brought ont big
force Of troops to ovel'awc the con
spirators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
AUTO BURSTS INTO \ SALOON.

Richmond, Va, May 2O.-SeveraI
men in the saloon of Donald and Huss,
on Hull street, were terrorized at 10
o'clock this morning when there was
a fearful crash followed by the front
of the building giving way, and mo-
tor truck crashed into the room and
bumped against the bar, demolishIng
a quantity of liquor before it was I'm
ally stopped The driver was arrest
ed on a charge of reckless driving, and
will be given q hearing tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
POLICE COURT.

The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Gertrude L. Jones, colored, charged
with assaulting Mamie Gaskins, COL
ored, was fined $40.
Herbert Alexander, colored, charged
with assaulting Mary Lawrence, COL
ored, was. fined S5.
George Parker and Aubrey Ford,
both colored, charged with gambling,
were dismissed.
James Pierson, colored, charged
with begging on the street, was fined
So.
Two men, charged with allowing
cows to roam through the streets,
were fined 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
TIMES READERS, ATTENTION.

Subscribers to The Washington
Times. who for the past few days have
not received their paper, will confer
4 favor if they will telephone, write
or call at the local bureau. Arrange
mcnts have been made for prompt
and regular service. The Times Alex
andria Bureau is now located in the
old Gazette Building. 310-3l2 Prince
Street. Bell telephone No. >. Ad-
yertisements and Subscriptions re-
ceived at office rates.
M2l-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

81 CING IN FACE OF DEATH
Condemned Man Shows Remarkable
Nerve When Summoned TO March
to Chair-AstOnishes Attendants.

Boston, May 21.-Clarence V r
Richeson was electrocuted at 1917
this morning
The current was turned on at 1902,
and the prisoner was declared totally
dead at l2:l7.
The former Baptist clergyman, con-
fessed poisoner Of Avis Linnell, of
Hyannis, his one time sweetheart,
was outwardly calm when he entered
the death chamber.
He maintained his composure while
the straps and electrodes were being
adjusted rs he sat in the electric
chair.
Richcson walked to the chair erect,
eyes straight ahead, until he sat
down Then he closed his eyes and
kept them closed until the end.
Seated in the chair he was asked a
series Of questions by Rev. Herbert
S Johnson, his spiritual advisor
During his answers he said: "God
will take care OF my soul, and pray
for all. forgive everybody"
The last of the questions was: care
you willing to die for Jesus sake?"
The reply, in an even, wellmodulat-
ed tone. was simply, 81 am willing to
die"
The current applied was 1900 volts,
eight ampcres. One application was
sufficient.
When the officials and witnesses of
the execution entered the death cham
bcr after walking through the prison
yard in Il peltering rain, they heard
sounding through the walls the strain
OF songs. 1t was Richeson and his
spiritual advisor Mr. Johnson and Chap
lain Stebbins singing Distinctly aud
lille us they closed were the words,
"ror | know, what e'er befall me, Jes-
us docth all things we'll"
He was dressed plainly in a black
chev:ot suit. frock coat, white vest,
white shirt. turned down collar, and a
black bow tie, with gold studs on his
shirt front, and with low black shoes,
BRIGHTLY shined. His head was shaw
ed down the middle.
Until noon today the body of Richie
son lay on q slab in the North Grove
Stree Morgue, unclaimed by his broth
or. Douglas. who kept a lonely vigil
at his rooms in a local hotel during
the final hours of the murderer. Noon
was the hour set for the autopsy on
the body by Medical Examiner Nc
Crath, who was one of the physicians
representing the State at the eNecu-
ton. Immediately after the autopsy,
Douglas RicheSon planned to claim
his brothers. body and send it to
Lynchburg where it will be buried on
the sunny slopes of Virginia hills, be-
side the grave of his mother.
Hyannis, Mass, May 2l.-"l for
give Richeson. am firmly con-
WINGED that he went to the chair an
insane man and that for some time
past he had been mentally irresponsl-
bic"
This was the statement made today
bv Mrs. Edgar Linnell. mother OF AVIS
linnell, for whose murder Richeson
died in the electric chair.
Continuing, Mrs. Linnell said:
"Of course | will accept the PIC
ture he left to be given me. Why
should not accept it? 1t is one OF
my own daughter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Vice Presidential Boom.

New York, May 2l.-A Democratic
vice presidential boom for Herman
A. Metz, former comptroller of New
York city. was launched today when
Harry E. Walker left for Washington
to open headquarters.
II is reported that Metz is looked
upon with some favor by Champ
Clark as possible running mate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
PROGRESS Of THE
CONTEST IN OHIO.
Taft's Friends Optimistic and Claim
Majority Of Delegates TO
Convention.
FAIR WEATHER PREVAILS.
Conclusion of Two or More Weeks of
Unprecedented Campaigning By
President and eX-PreSident.

Cincinnati, O., May 2l.-President
Taft slept late today and it was an
nounced that he would probably not
vote until after noon.
The president was very tired when
he returned to Cincinnati at midnight
after closing his campaign at Dayton,
last night, and it was stated at the
home of his brother, Charles P. Taft,
that he would not be disturbed.
Charles p Taft gave out state
rent today claiming that the presi-
dent would be victorious in the Ohio
primary.
"Whilc | cannot speak for the pres
ident, / would say that we have as
surances from all parts of the State
which indicate that he will receive u
large majority Of the delegates, if not
all of them," said Charles P. Taft.
The president will leave Cincinnati
for the east at three o'clock this after
noon.
Columbus, O., May 2l.--Early ad-
vices from each quarter Of the State
reported fair weather for Ohio's first
preference primary today which con-
cludes two weeks or more Of unpre-
cedented campaigning by President
Taft and Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
Forty-eight delegates will be selected
by the Republicans to represent Ohio
in the Chicago convention, and both
candidates, before leaving the State
last night, were confident Of winning
the entire delegation. Supporters Of
all presidential candidates - Taft,
Roosevelt, La Toilette, Harmon and
Wilson, Republicans and Democrats,
were greatly encouraged by the dawn
of fair, warm day. There was an
early heavy vote. The polls opened
at $3.50 a. m.. and will close at $50
o'clock this evening.
Democratic voters expressed their
choice for president by direct vote,
they having succeeded in adopting 4
free presidential! preference primary.
Only the names of Gov. Harmon Of
Ohio, and Gov. Wilson, of New Jer-
sey, appeared on the ballot.
The Republican State Central Com
mttee refused to adopt a full presi-
Dental preference plan. The names
Of presidential candidates do not ap-
pear on the ballot. Voters show their
preference for this or that presidential
candidate by voting for candidates for
delegates known as Taft or Roosevelt
delegates.
Senator La Toilette sought the Sc
lection Of La Toilette delegates in only
four Congressional districts, two COM
prising Cleveland and the others con-
tanning Columbus and Toledo. The
Wisconsin Senator closed his cam
paign with a mass meeting in Cleve-
land last night.
Toledo, O., May 21.--That the an
ticipation of political leaders for an
unusually heavy primary vote would
be fulfilled seemed probable early to-
day. Bright, warm weather prevailed.
The earlier vote was much heavier
than in previous years. The strength
of La Toilette here is the subject Of
considerable speculation. Both Taft
and Roosevelt factions claim an over
wheming victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS

George Williams, native Of Eng
land, was found last night near the
electric railway station at Del Ray
in an unconscious condition. He was
taken to the Alexandria Hospital, but
upon being examined it was apparent
he was not suffering from injury of
any kind. 1t is supposed Williams is
subject to epilepsy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Mutual Life Insurance Company Re.
fuses Payment of $4,000 Poll
cies on His Life
PAPERS ARE FILED TODAY
Insurance Company Claimed Mr..
Boards Death Was Due to Suicidal
Intent.

AS result of the sudden death of
Benjamin Fleet Board, L prominent
business man Of Alexandria. which
took place at Wake Forrest, n. G..
AIarth IS, suit was filed in the cir
cult court of Alexandria this after
noon for $50, 200 against the Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of New York.
The suit is the outcome of the refusal
on the part of the life insurance COM
pany to pay the value Of three poll
cies which were held on the life of Mr.
Board.
Some few months before Mr..
Boards death three policies were TAX
en- out on his life. One of them was Off
$4,000 in favor of his wife, Mrs. Jessie
Powell Board. Another was for $40
900 in favor of the Board, Armstrong
Company, Of which he was president.
and the third for SIS, 200 in favor Of
the B. F.. Board Motor Truck Company
of which he was also president. The
two latter policies were taken out by
the two companies as is customary
with large manufacturing plants
where much Of the success of the en-
terprisc depends upon the life Of the
executive.
All three Of these policies, it is said
contain the customary clause which
provides that the policy will not be
paid in case the insured commits sui
eide within one year from the date Of
the issuance of the policy. Nearly all
policies now contain this clause so as
to protect the company from person
who has determined on suicide, from
taking out policy Immediately prcvl-
Gus to his desperate deed.
When the insurance company was
given notice Of Mr.. Boards death it
was stated that there would he no con-
sest as there was but little doubt but
that Mr.. Boards death was-sccidts'ta
but it is now understood that they
have definately refused to settle the
claim on the ground that Mr.. Board
had committed suicide.
Mr.. Board came to his death from q
fatal fall from the top of a 100 foot
tower at the home Of his brother-ln-
law. Mr.. ". r. Powell at Wake For
rest, n. c., March IS. He had gone
there from Alexandria to recuperatc
from suvere nervous breakdown
caused by over-work. About O'Clock
on the evening Of the 18th he left the
sitting room where his wife and fami-
" were talking and disappeared. y
search was made for him later but
he was of no avail Finally, at mid
night. he was found at the foot of the
water tower with his body crushed
into a pulp.
The first report from the scene Of
the accident was that he had comitted
suicide, but later on, this was denied,
and it was shown that he had attem-
pted to climb the tower for the pur-
pose of fixing a part Of the machin-
cry and had accidentally fallen.
The suit which was filed today was
brought in the names of the holders
of the three policies. Mrs. Board Is
represented by Gardner l.. Boothe, OF
Alexandria and Charles f. Plummer,
of Petersburg, and the Board Motor
Truck Company and the Board, Arm
strong Company by Judge c. Z. NlcoI
and Commonwealth Attorney Samuel
G.. Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
ROSE CROIX TO MEET.

A called meeting of Randolph Chap
ter of Rose Croix, Scottish Rite Ma
sons, will be held tonight at 1850 p.
n., in Masonic Temple
AS business Of Importance will be
considered it is requested that all
be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Boy Hammers Dynamite Cap.

Harrisonburg, May 20.-Wilbur
Miller. the l0-year old son of the Rev.
Carson Miller. of Timberville began
hammering on u dynamite cap. The
cap exploded and Wilbur's thumb and
two fingers We're blown off, and he
may lose the sight Of his right eye
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
FLIGHT ACROSS CHANNEL.

Dover. England. May ELEVATOR
II. Cronberg flew in his aerop!ane from
Nieuport, Belgium, today. across the
city, dropped i written message ana
then departed for the French coast
without stopping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
JURY SECURED.
Especial to the Gazette. J

SpECIuI % IlIt NdIVO1S'T
Richmond, Va. May 2l.-The Cir
nit Court Of Wythe this morning COM
pleted q panel Of sixteen venirenen
from which will be drawn 3 jury OF
twelve to try Claude Allen alleged
murderer of Judge Massie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

Lame back is usually caused oy
rheumatism of the muscles OF the PACK
for which you will find nothing neIter
than Chamberlain's Linlment. for
sale by all dealers.-Adyt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
FOR RENT.

One double room and one single
room for rent with board. Apply oii
Cameron Street. NIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

Emma Williams, colored was ar
rested this morning by Officer Wilkin-
son on the charge of larceny in Fair
fax county. She as later tu:ned over
to Constable Cleveland, OF that coun-
~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
LOCAL BREVIT1ES.

A meeting of the retail merchanlS
Association will be held at s O'Clock
tonight in the Chamber of Commerce.