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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
ARGUMENTS IN PROGRESS.
Last Steps in Annexation Proceedings
Are Started Today.

The last steps in the long drawn
out fight on the part of Alexandria
to obtain additional territory was be-
gun at Alexandria courthouse this
morning when the arguments of the
LAWYERS interested in the cases were
begun before Judge Bennett I. Cor
don of Nelson county.
Alexandria city had the first in
ming and the testimony of the witnes-
ses on the city's behalf were reviewed
by its attorneys, Messrs. John NJ
Johnson. Samuel G. Brent and Sam
uel P. Fisher. The opening argument
was made by Mr. Johnson. 1t is eN'
pected that the side of Alexandra
city will be concluded today and to-
morrow the counties will present
their side of the case. Ex-Governor
Andrew J. Montague will be ths
principal speaker for Alexandria cour
ty and Commonwealth Attorney 1
Vernon Ford for Fairfax county. JOIN
S. Barbour who was to have mac
the principal address for Fairfax /:
seriously ill at his home at Falrta'
courthouse from typhoid fever.
II is thought that Judge Gordon
will render his decision very shortl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
MASONS COME TOMokRp".
Will be Received By President TAFT
at White House at O'Clock.

The members of Alexandria, Wash
ington Lodge of Masons, together WIN
+ho;,. hrothers of Andrew jackson
Iodpe are looking forward with
great deal of pleasure to the VISIT Oh
william L Elkins, Lodge of Phlladel-
nbia to Alexandria tomorrow night.
The Philadelphia Masons will arrive
- W.sbinoton tomorrow morning at
11.qo o,clock in their special train and
will he met at the Union station by
Worshipful Master E. H. kemper and
the officers of Alexandria" washington
odce who will be entertained al
lunch bv the visitors. At one O'Clock
the party will be received by President
Taft at the White House, arrangements
for the reception having been made
Yesterday by Worshnpful Master Ken
per.
at $50 D. m. for Alexandria and on
arrival here will go direct to the lodge
room. The program tomorrow night
will he purely of a social character
there being no work Of any kind
The Philadelphia Masons Will bring
their famous Masonic choir
The members of Andrew Jackson
odoo have been invited to attend the
session of Alexandria Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

AUSTRIA'S WARNING.
European Crisis Still Acute-Russla
Mobilizing Army-Ferdinand 10
Lead into Constantinople.

Belgrade, Nov. 13.-That General
Yankovitch's Servian force has oc-
cupied Durazzo was reported here un-
officially today. Durazzo is one OF
the Adriatic seaports which Austria
warned Servia it must not seize.
Paris, Nov. 13.-The Bulgarians
again attacked the Turkish center at
Chatalja today according to Con-
stantinople message. The battle ex-
tended until at last accounts, 1T was
raging along a twenty mile front.
St. Petersburg, Nov 13.-Czar
FERDINAND has decided not to lead the
Bulgarian army into Constantlnople, II
was stated today in dispatch recet7-
ed here from Sofia.
HIS majesty was said to have reach
cd his decision on account Of the dam
ger of precipitating a massacre oil
Christians before he could secure full
control of the city and feel sure OF
keeping order.
The impression here was that he
probably is much more afraid OF chol-
era than of massacre, concerning
which he has not hitherto shown any
particular anxiety.
Constantinople, Nov. i3.-The news
paper "Young Turk" asserted today
that an order had been issued for a
general mobilization of the Russian
army in Europe. 1t was clearly I'M
piled that the order was directed
ara;ust Austria, IN the gent # an at
tempt by the latter to keep servla
back from the Adriatlc.
London, Nov. 13.-Germany was do
ing it's utmost today to dissuade Aus
tria from precipitate action in the
Balkans, it was stated here on high
diplomatic authority
Sofia, Nov. 13.-Just back from
a conference with the emperor Of
Austria, President Daneff of the Bull
garian chamber of Deputies would
the mediator in the differences be-
tween Servia and Austria said today
that his conversation resulted favor
ably for Servia concerning its claim
to a window on the Adriatic.
Austria, it is known, offered to let
Servia reach the window" through
Austrian territory, under a favorable
commercial treaty or was willing tc
let Servia take the window" for it.
self under an agreement which would
place it practically under Austrian
control.
Though Daneff seemed hopeful a
was generally doubted if Servia woule
consider either Of these proposition!
satisfactory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

w. l.. Beers, Il preacher Of Wax
arusa, .Kans., near Topeka, is under
arrest pending Investigation of the
death OF his wife. 1t is charged
that in quarrel with her last night
he choked her 10 death by pushing
her false teeth down her throat.
Beers and his wife separated about
a month ago after quarrel in which
their three children figured. The
minister went to Topeka yesterday
to attempt a reconciliation with his
wife. The quarrel was renewed and
the tragedy resulted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
DID NOT MEET

Henry Brewis, president of Branch
6S. Green Bottle Blowers Association,
stated this afternoon that no meeting
of the officers of Branch 6S was held
Yesterday as stated in the Gazette II
reference to the positions in dispute
at the Alexandria Glass Works.
AS no word was received last night
from President Hayes at Rochester
the members of Branch 6S had no
meeting in their rooms over the
Alexandria National Bank last nlgh-
There are no new developments TO-
dav of the question in dispute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
PASSENGER TRAIN
STRIKES FREIGHT I
Wrecked Cars Catch Fire
From Exploding Oil
Tanks.
TWENTY ARE KILLED.
Virginia Fireman Killed and Another
Has Leg Broken-Twenty More
Persons Injured.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. -Four
teen persons were killed, two were
missing and 20 or more were injured
when Cincinnati Hamilton and Day
ton passenger train from Cincinnati
crashed head-on into a standing
freight in an open switch at Irving
ton, an Indianapolis suburb, early
today.
The wreck caught fire from an ex-
ploding gas tank, and for time Tie
lives of the imprisoned injured were
threatened, but a bucket brigade o.
citizens and the Irvington firemen
put out the blaze.
Fred Hutchinson, fireman, Of the
freight of Madison, Va, was killed,
and Fred Patterson, passenger brake.
man, of Madison, Va, had leg
broken.
Williams, the passenger conductor,
was killed, where he stood in the
aisle Of a passenger coach. His glass
es still were on his nose and he stood
upright, crushed to death.
A woman, and her five-months old
baby, c!asped in her arms were in
stantly killed.
The freight train. ordered to meet
the passenger at Irvington, backed
into the switch and it was left open
The PASSENGER ran into the siding,
meeting the standing freight head on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
POLICE COURT
(Justice H. 2. Cation, Presiding)

Jennie Payne, colored, was fined 20
this morning for disorderly conduct
and Annie Freeman. coiored' VINO
was charged with a similar oftehsc'
was dismissed.
Three boys, who had been brought
into court to answer the charge OF
netit larceny, we're dismissed, as no
one appeared for the prosecution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

Becoming suddenly insane, Mrs.
Ella Crawford yesterday, in Chicago,
drowned her nine-year-otd daughter
Eleanor Nay Crawford. in bath-tub
then tried twice to kill herself. The
woman tried TO hang herself from
gas fixture. The rope broke. She
then struck herself in the head with
an axe. She was taken to hospital
where her condition was said TO he
serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
APPLE JELLY RELEASED.

The $500 packages Of apple jelly
seized in Alexandria some time age
by government pure food inspectors
who followed the shipment from New
York. were ordered released today 10
A. C. Worth and Company Of New
York, who gave bond Of $500 to 1he
government that the jelly would nos
be offered for sale in any form OF fooa
product or be repacked for pur-
poses Of sale for food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
ACCIDENT !tND RUNAWAY.

An accident and runaway, which
came nearly being serious for the two
young men concerned in it, happened
yesterday at the corner of Royal and
Gibbon streets NJ. Lawrence, who
is bookeeper for Sands and Company,
drove their delivery wagon over a
mound of dirt on Gibbon strees,
which caused the wagon to jolt out
its king bolt, letting the front wheel
out, and dropping the forward pant
of the wagon to the ground. The
horse ran away and dragged MIR.
Lawrence out of the wagon and down
the street few feet ere he could dis
entangle his hand from the lines. One
hand was badly bruised, and Harry
Wells, who was with him on the
wagon, escaped with a bruise on the
head caused by box of groceries
striking him as he fell out. The horse
was caught after running few
blocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Old Dominion Commandery No. II,
Knights Templar. =.
Sir Knight: You are herepy no,i-
fed that a stated conclave Will De
held at the Asylum, Friday NO
vember Is, 1912, at 7:3O p. m.
Bus;ness-All routine business.
Ceremonial-The Order of Reo
Cross.
Uniform-Fatigue Uniform.
Rv order of the Eminent Commanded
William B. Davis, Captain General
Attest.
A. G. UHLER, Recorder. lZ-3I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
PRISONERS ESCAPE.

-Four prisoners at he workhouSe ol
the Distric of Columbia, at Occoquan'
two white men an dtwo negroes, es-
capped soon after 5 o'clock yesterday
evening. ..,..
The men were at work and quietly
walked away while the guards were
not looking. e.,
A reward of so each was offered
by Superintendent Whitaker for tne'r
detection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

Daniel F. Harkins who purchased
the stock fixtures and good will Of
n Bloch in the bakery business at
615 King street, will open the place
under his personal management next
Thursday morning. He will conduct
a high class bakery and lunch room
and later add an ice cream parlor.
Mr.. Harkins was formerly in the ice
business at market space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
Common Council.

Common Council transacted conslo-
erable business last night IN
quick time. There was but little de-
hate. All the members were present
with the exception of Messrs. Yates
and Monroe.
A communication was received from
Gardner L. Bcothe, attorney Tor the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
o.
President McCrea Resigns.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1@.-Preslden5
James McCrea of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, resigned today et-
fective January 1st next ana vice
President Samuel Rea, was elected TO
succeed him. Rea has served the
road in many capacities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
Killed nj a Riot.

Darmstadt, Germany. Nov. IA
Russian was killed, German fatally
iniured and several of both nation
alities less seriously hurt in riot be-
tween Russian and German students
At the Technical University here to-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
COURT NOTES.

In the Corporation Court today
Rev. H. Clifton Owens of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Of Alexandria
county, was authorized to perform tnc
rites of matrimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

United States Judge Carpenter in
Chicago yesterday afternoon refused
$4,000 cash bail for Jack Johnson,
champion pugilist, confined in the
county jail awaiting trial on charges
Of violating the Mann act. The S4O,-
900 cash bond was offered by counsel
for Johnson. When it was refused the
LAWYERS announced that new sureties
would be offered the governmen: to-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

Mrs. Frances A. Daniel died at her
home at Lorton, Fairfax county, yes
terdav. The deceased was IS years
old Her remains will be forwarded
by B. Wheatley, undertaken, to Lees
burg, where the funeral will take
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

liberal REWARD-Offered for re-
turn of new Emblem bicycle, NJ.
1852. .S6S, drab color, green trimming.
Was stolen from premises 13ll
King street. J. J. Goodwin, l3:l
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The Alexandria Football team will
practice tonight at 7:S0 o'clock at the
head of King street and all the men,
bers are requested to be on hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

Guilty of second-degree manslaueh-
ter, after trial on a charge Of neg
lecting her infant son until he died
from starvation when year old, was
the verdict brought against Henrietta
Tyson, 81 years old, by jury in the
Nassau County Court yesterday. The
voice of the foreman Of the jury trem-
bled as he announced the verdict, ami
several jurors wept. The girls grand
father was the States chief witness,
testifying his granddaughter, in neg
lecting her child, attended motion
picture shows. The girl will be sent
enced Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

Cure OF appendicitis soon will be
commonly effected without a surgical
operation, according TO DR.. Albert
Abrams, of San Francisco, who ad-
dressed the first annual convention
OF the American Association fer the
Study Of Spondylotherapy in Chica-
go yesterday. DR.. Abrams said the
discovery was made by pressing on
certain yertebrae, which had the eff
feet of Strengthening the sigmoid
fexure, loop in the large intestine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

There was no meeting of the special
committee of the City School Board
and the committees on schools and
finance of the City Council, last night
as had been contemplated. The meet
ing however, will take place next
Tuesday night at s o'clock. The meet
inp will be in reference to ways and
means of financing the new high
school building to be erected at the
northwest corner of Cameron ana
West streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

The citizens Of Boon, near Mari
eta, Ohio, are greatly excited as
the result Of the death OF William
Stack. crippled three-year-old boy
The boys parents told the author
tiles that the child had overturned
a kerosene lamp and was burned
alive. Neighb0rs, who suspected
foul play, made complaint and al
legged that the child had been muir
dered by its parents, who were tired
Of having it in the way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

In the suit of John Harris VS.. Ger
trude Level and others, in chancery'
the report of Special Commissioner
T. n Duffey was confirmed and sale
of property ordered. II. Noel Garner
was appointed special commissioner
to conduct the sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

DR.. Richard Blackburn spent Sun
d.sv with his aunt, Miss Mary Watts
Blackburn. who is the guest this win
fer of the Misses Marye. DR.. Black
burn has been taking post graduate
course in New York for the past two
months. and will leave shortly to az
cept a position in the Argentine Re
nnbIic. Miss Watts Blackburn re-
turned with the doctor to New York
70 spend week or two before his
donarture for his new home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13
WEATHER REPORT

Rain tonight or Thursday; cold
er tonight in northern portion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-13

Tomorrow-High-tide HOP am.
and 5:22 p. III.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
LAWS INJUSTICE MADE PLAIN
Farmers Grievance Was That Story
Once Accepted Should Not
Remain Good.

A story Is being told at the expense
OF an old English farmer who was
recently called upon to explain why
he had failed to take out a license for
a favorite fox terrier dog. e mob
but a puppy" the defendant remarked,
In response to a question as to the
animals age. Yes, yes! So you say.
But how old is he?" "Oh. weel,
couldn' tell to a Bit" a the reply.
II never was much good at remem-
bering dates, but 'e's nobbut a pup
py." On the other hand, 1t was main
tanned that the animal in question
was a very, very old-fashioned puppy,
and the magistrate inflicted the usual
fine. Shortly afterward the farmer
was met by a friend who wanted to
know how he had Jared at the police
court. "Nobbut middlin'," was the re-
ply. Did they fine your" Yes" re.
sponded the victim; AN 'ang me If 1
can understand it! Last year an the
year afore that | told the same tale
about the same dog, an it wor allus
good enough afore! Who's been tam.
perrin wi the law sin last year,"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
REACHED LIMIT OF TORTURE
Real Reason Why Burglar Gave Even-
Ing Papers Chance to Use Effeo-
tive Headline.

I A burglar broke into a New York
mansion early the other morning and
found himself after wandering about
the place in the music room. Hearing
footsteps approaching, he took refuge
behind a screen. From eight to nine
the eldest daughter had q singing
lesson. From nine to ten the second
daughter took a piano lesson. From
ten to eleven the eldest son got his
instruction on the violin. From eleven
to twelve the younger boy got a les
son on the flute and piccolO. Then,
at 1915, the family got together and
practiced music on all their instru.
ments. They were fixing up for a
concert. At 12:45 the p~orch-climber
staggered from behind the screen.
For heavens sake, send for the po-
lice!" he shrieked. Torture me no
longer!" And in the evening paper
there was the headline: Merry Chill
dren Capture Desperate Burglar"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
An Unsung Hero.

They have told you for years OF d
brave engineers"
Who pilot the trains to the station;
And they've caroled to you OF the over
all blue"
The badge OF q worthy vocation.
Now I'm full OF praise for the engineers
ways,
And to glorify them none is quicker,
Yet let me be heard as l venture a WORD
For the nan at the telegraph ticker.
Clickety-click! Cickety-click!
Hear how the instruments chatter
decker
Orders for trains from the man At the
ticker.
The engineers brain Is concerned with
one train,
Dispatchers must think about many.
And to handle the lot with the Morse
dash-and-dot
Needs a head that Is equal to any.
Sc the engineer smiles as he reels on
the miles
With his train orders fresh as he takes
'em;
But the hero to me is the man at the key.
The nervy dispatcher who makes EN-.
CNckety-click, Cickety-click!
l. mere kOeS TIC uhN
One little hitch-train in the ditch!
Nice ticklish task to be man at the ticker.
When the floods running high and the
train cards awry.
And the schedules busted to flinders.
He must get the line clear for the
trains far and near,
No matter what obstacle hinders!
TIL the fanQlp ia straight he Is BOSS,
he is Fate,
There is no one to question or btcker.
Whether four tracks or one, all the traf-
fc is run
BY the man at the telegraph ticker.
Cickety- click! Clickety-clck!
Send on the wrecker at once II not
quicker,
Trains jumped the rails" somebody
Actions the word for the man at the
ticker!
It's a big game of chess with no
: chances or guess"
And the board Is a busy division.
For a move thai is wrong eight be death
to a throng
In q smash or a head-on collision.
Your life's In his hand when you travel
on land.
And as heroes are measured, his stature
VIII loom up right near to the brave
engineer"
| drink to the merry dispatcher!
Clickety-click! C~lickety-clicki
Wife may be sick and the baby be sicker;
Still he must stick right at his trick
Here's to the man at the telegraph ticker
| -Berton Braley in the TWice-a-mont
Popular Magazine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
Shocked the Superintendent.

He entered the superintendent Of
flee in a kind Of bashful. well-I-got-no-
business-here sort Of and
quietly asked the busy man If the su.
p~erintendent was in.
Il am he,' replied that official with
out raising his eyes from the desk
what do you want?"
"One of your trains killed my dog
a few days ago and l thought | would
stop in and"
We'll, he had no business on our
tracks; you should have kept him
tied"
Yes, | know" meekly responded
the caller, but l didn't, and he got on
the track and was killed, and
thought you ought to-"
But we wont! We don't pay for
killing dogs on this road"
who said anything about pay" re.
piled the ex-dog owner. I'D been
trying for a month to get some one
to drown that measly cur, and as the
railroad has killed him for me. |
thought you ought to be paid for the
job Here's two dollars.'-Railroad
Employe.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
A Golf Story.

There's another story of a man who
rang the bell at the gates Of Paradise
and asked Peter II he might go
through.
What were you on earth?" asked
the saint.
WELL" was the response, during
the latter part OF my life ! didn't do
much but play golf"
Got a golf ball on your"
YES: here's a Chancellor"
St. Peter took 1t and threw 1t over
his shoulder, where it rolled away.
For a minute or more he looked
critically at the applicant. then shut
the gate In his face and locked it.
What's the gamer" said the man.
You are no real golfer" said st.
Peter. You don't even know the first
rule of golf-to keep your eye OF the
ball and follow through"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
IN AGONY WITH ITCHING

About four years ago l broke out
with sores on my arms like boils. Al
ter two months they we're all yer my
body, some coming, and some going
away. In about six mouths the boils
quit, but my arms, neck and body
broke out with an itching, burning
rash. 1t would burn and itch, and
come out in pimples like grains OF
wheat. l was in a terrible condition;
could not sleep or rest. Parts Of my
flesh were raw, and | could scarcely
bear my clothes on. | could not lie
in bed in any position and rest. In
about a year the sores extended down
to my feet. Then | suffered agony
with the burning, itching sores. l
could hardly walk and for a long time
! could not put on socks.
"All this time | was trying every
thing l could hear of, and had the skill
of three doctors. They said it was
eczema. l got no benefit from all
this. l was nearly worn out, and had
given up in despair of ever being cured
when | was advised by a friend to try
Cuticura Remedies. l purchased Cuti-
cura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent,
and used exactly as directed. | used
the Cuticura Remedies constantly for
four months, and nothing else, and was
perfectly cured. 1t is o a year, and
| have not had the least bit since. l
am ready to praise the Cuticura Rem
edies at any time. (Signed) e. l..
Cate, Exile, KY, Nov. 10, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere, a sample of each, with 80
page book, will be mailed free on
application to ~"Cuticura," Dept. L.,
Boston.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-01-19
"And Again My Brethren"

A certain small girl, YEARLY listen
ing to a long sermon by a renowned
cleric who had an odd habit OF draw
ing in his breath with a curious whis-
tie, whispered to her mother that she
wanted to go home. The mother, *
pecting the discourse to end mcmen-
tarily, refused permission. The third
INJURED in the child's ear that the
preacher would soon stop now. But
the child, nervous and despairing, an
swered her in a high falsetto:
mo, mother, he Is not going to
stop. | thought SO now for three
times, but he has gone and blowed
himself up again."