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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
cARLIN PROMISED BRIDGE.
Member of Congress Has Promise Of
Members to Consider Span.

The question of a new bridge to con-
meet Alexandria county with the Dis
trict of Columbia will have consider
alton by the appropriate committee
of Congress at the present session,
if a promise which Representative
Carlin says he holds from other mem
bers of Congress is kept Mr.. Carlin
was approached on the matter OF
better physical connections for the
Capital with his state, during the last
session OF Congress. .a'-'a
He stated then that more pressing
matters precluded the question at
that session, but claimed that GER
tain of his brother members had con-
sented to allow the matter to come
up at the present session. Represen-
tative Carlin will undoubtedly see
that the matter gets before the pro-
per committee.
It is considered probable that Mr..
Carlin will ask for a highway bridge,
sufficient to carry street car tracks
in addition. The location Of the span.
if one is provided, will probably be
from about 26th and G. Streets, in
Washington, to Home Avenue in Ross
lyn crossing over Analostan island.
That is the location generally agreed
upon as most suitable, since it would
afford a much more direct route to
the heart of the city than the exist
ing dilapidated Aqueduct Bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
YOUNG WOMAN EATS
POISONED CANDY.
Her Death Follows-Wa to
Have Been Married
Christmas.
A 20 S T MYSTERY.
Chemists Finds Candy Contained
strychnine-Young Woman's Fl
ance Offers Reward.

Melbourne, Dec. 14.-Miss Margaret
Zilmau, beautiful young girl who
was to have been married at Christ.
mas is dead from strychnine filled
candy, and the police of Queensland
today were busy trying to solve the
murder by post mystery. Miss Zill-
man received by mail a box of choc-
olates. She ate several of them and
died in great distress a few hours af-
terward. Miaa Peterson, with whom
she lives, ate two of the chocolates
and is seriously i'll. Chemists found
the candy to contain strychnine. The
young womanNs fance offered reward
for the arrest of the sender of the
poisoned package.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
Clever Trick.

Richmond, Dec. 14.-An ancient 81
treasury note, issued by Virginia in
the days of Confederacy, blossomed
into a 5000 greenback under the def
nursing of Lump Scott, negro, and
enabled him 10 swindle George Mason.
out of $15.
That happened Thursday. Yester-
day in Justice Crutchfeldia court
Scott was convicted of operating a
confidence game and sentenced four
months in Jail.
Scott pasted a figure two and two
naushts on the worthless note and
placed it in a pocketbook. Saunter-
ing along the street he sighted Mason,
who looked like an easy victim, and
when close to him dropped the pocket
book without being seen. Mason saw
the purse on the sidewalk and stopped
to grab it. Scott was quicker, getting
his fingers on it and elbowing the
other negro out of the way.
An argument ensued, after the pock-
ct book had been opened closing
what appeared to be a$2O0 bill. Scott
pretended to be amazed at the great
wealth. To settle the dispute, he f.
nally agreed to let Mason take the
bill and get it changed, after which
they would divide the money equally
As he entrusted the bill to Mason's
keeping, Scott demanded come secur-
ity TO prove that Mason was honest
and would return. Mason hastily
handed over SIS which was all the
money he had with him.
At the first store where he tried to
have the 5000 bill changed into small
er money Mason discovered he had
been swindled. When he returned to
,thes pot where he had given Scott his
SIS the latter was no where in sight
Several hours later Scott was found
by a policeman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
NEWS 5; OF THE DAY.

A sensation was caused in Paris yes
terday when it became known that
Walter Mumm, well known sports
man and member of prominent fam
lily connected with the wine trade.
had been shot Thursday night and
seriously wounded by an American
woman. The bullet, it is said, entered
M. Mumm's chest and penetrated a
lung. No arrest has been made and
no charge has ever been preferred
against any one for the shooting. 1t
is understood that the Mumm family
desired to keep the fact of the shoot
ing from becoming known but pub
lie prosecutors Office has begun an
investigation of the affair on an allie
CATION by M. Mumm that his assail-
ant was a wealthy American wo-
man of social prominence. The wo-
man, it is understood, left France yes
terday morning for America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
POLICE COURT
(Justice H. B. Cation, Presiding.)

Alfred Arrowood and Richard Wood,
charged with disorderly conduct, were
fined $3.50 each.
The proprietors of three glass plants,
charged with violating the child-labor
law, were fiend S25 each.
The proprietor of a factory, charged
with working operatives over the
requisite number of hours, was fined
SIS.
Six business firms, charged with
failure to provide separate toilets for
the sexes, were given ten days in
which to comply with the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
JONES WON'T BE PROCONsUL.
$4,000 Salary of Philippines Cover
nor Does Not Attract Him.

Representative William A. Jones, OF
Virginia, chairman of the House Com
mittee on Insular Affairs, will not it
is said, be tempted to quit Congress
sional life and give up his fight for
Philippine independence by the job OF
eovrnor Of the Philippines, which pays
$4,000 year. Mr.. Jones SO indicated
Yesterday, when the report became
cure ent that he would be offered the
post across The Pacific. He said ne
had not received such an offer and die
not anticipate that he would.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
NEW PARCELS POST.
Rare Opportunity for Merchants to
Expand Their Business.

The merchants of Alexandria will
have a splendid opportunity to do a
malt order business under the rules Of
the new parcels post system, which
goes into effect on and after January
1st, 1918. According to the regula-
tions governing the mailing of par
cells, perishable articles such as. but
ter, lard, fish, fresh meats, fruits
dressed fuwas, vegetables berries. and
similar articles may be sent by mail
when packed in proper contalner or
package so that the article mailed will
not damage other mail matter in con-
tact with the parcel during transit,
and providing the article is destined
for delivery within the zone or dis
tancc allowed for such articles.
Salt fish, dried, smoked, or cured
meats, hams and dried meats or veg
.etables may be mailed any distance.
Fresh meats will not be accepted for
mailing to points beyond the first
zone. Under this ruling local dealers
in meats and vegetables may deliver
groceries and meats to their custc-
mers living in outlying towns or in
the suburbs by means of the parcels
post and build upa nice maid order
trade for food products as we'll as for
all kinds of wearing apparel and dry
goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

clubman and member of the cham
paene family of that name, was shot
in self defense by the beautiful
blonde American divorcee known here
as Mrs. Marie Van Rensimer Barnes,
because he beat her in fit of jeal-
ousy, according to the Temps. That
is the latest and most sensational of
today's developments in the most
sensational scandal that has set Paris
atingle in many years. sElJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
NOTICE TO ELKs.

All members of Alexandria Lodge
of Elks are urgently requested to
make returns for tickets for the ben
eft play of "a Noble Outcast" not Ia
tier than Monday in order that the
committee may know how much mon.
ey they will have for the Christina:
Charities. Money can be left at War
fields drug store; R. c. Acton & Sons
Hotel F1eizchmann, Jas. w. Bales o.
sent to me direct.
Robert S. Barrett, E. R.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
Death of Colonel Ross.

Lexington, Va, Dec. 14.-Colonel
John D. Ross, aged seventy-fve years
died unexpectedly Thursday morning
at his home just west of Lexington
after a brief illness, from Bright's dis
ease.
Colonel Ros. was native Of Cul-
pepper county, Va, graduate OF the
Virginia Military Institute, and served
with gallantry in the Confederacy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
Sent to the Roads.

Bristol, Va, Dec. 13.-M. D. Butler,
aliac W. j. O'Brien, % years Old,
nicely attil ed, has been convicted Of
obtaining money under false pretenses
under an agency plan and given six
nlonths on the county roads
The prisoner claims Billings, Mont,
as his home. The police believe him to
be a professional crook, as kit OF
burglar tools and masks were found in
fli:s trunk. He had been at local no.
tel four days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

Frank Garrison and Noble Faulder,
condemned murderers, were hanged IN
the Salem penitentiary simultaneously
at 1928 o'clock yesterday. H. +.
Roberts and Michael Morgan were
hanged at 1890 o'clock. Roberts
made statement before he climbed
the scaffold, saying that he had been
bounded by officers and his mind un-
balanced by work over an emory wheel
while in prison. He said if he had
not killed "these men" he would have
killed some one else" Morgan pro-
tested his innocence to the minister
who accompanied him to the death
chamber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

After special effort the Shelby
Clark Company, located at 1927 G.
St., Washington, D. c., have succeed
ed in securing an artistic line Of Art
subjects, splendid calendars and nov.
elites for the Christmas holiday to be
sold from S1.00 to $1,000 each. 20 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
OYSTERMAN KILLED.

People who arrived from the lower
Potomac today report that fatal az
fray took place at Nonini few days
ago in which ". ]. Foxwell was
killed by man with whom ne had an
di.pute over an oyster bed. No one
was able to give any Of the details.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
Murder in the First Degree.

Philadelphia, Dec. IA verdict OF
guilty of murder in the first degree
was returned this afternoon against
Mrs. William frost, who has been on
trial for a week charged with having
poisoned her husband. The jury was
out only a short time. The murder
took place during the first week of
the honeymoon of the pair and it was
alleged by the state that Mrs. frost
married the man to get his estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

That he smothered to deateh her 2
year-old daughter, was the substance
of a confession made by John Morrow,
in the presence of Mrs. Frank Platt,
and Sheriff Chilcote, of Morrow coun-
ty, Ohio in the Jail yesterday. Nor
row, who had been a boarder in the
Platt home, was arrested, charged
with the murder of the infant, which
was found dead on the morning of
Thanksgiving Day. Morrow declared
that he was infatuated with Mrs.
Platt, 40 years his junior, and hoped
that she would elope with him II
freed of the care of the child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Newell S Greenaway, clerk of courts,
lis confined to his home by illness.
Rev. C. Kelly Hobbs, pastor of the
Second Baptist Church who has been
indi:posed for the past week will oc-
cupy his pulpit tomorrow.
Penny Hill Cemetery'has been clear
ed of the wild growth which had COW
cred the enclosure for long time.
An officer from Charlottesville came
to the jail in this city today and took
charge of Robert Cassidy, who was
serving a term for vagrancy. He is
wanted in Charlottesville to answer
another charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW
Christ Church.

Rev. William J. Morton, rector
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m. Services at
II a. m, and 7:30 pm Holy Com.
munion 1880 a. m.
Grace Church.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector. Serv-
ices at 1880 a. m. Sunday School, 9:3O
a. m Services at 11:00 a. M, and
1880 p. m.
st. Paul's Church.
Rev. P. P. Phillips, rector. Sunday
School, 9:3O a. m. Services at Hoo
a. H., and 1880 pm Holy Commun-
ion 1880 a. m.
Second Presbyterian Church.
Rev. J. L. Allison, D. D., pastor.
Sunday School, $50 a. III. Services,
Ito Ga. M, and 1880 p. III.
st. Mary's Church.
First mass, TOO a. n.., Sunday school
9:3O a. m. Late mass 1890 a. m
Blessed Sacrament 400 p. m. Bap-
tism $3.50 p. m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Rev. C. F. Brandt, pastor. Services
at II a. m. Sunday school az 9:3C
a M, services at 11:00 a. m, ano
p. m.
First Baptist Church.
Rev. w. F. Watson, pastor. Sun
day School, $50 a. m. Services at
11:OO a. m., and 7:45 p. m.
Second Baptist Church; Rev. c. K
Hobbs, pastor. Sunday school at 9:3C
1880 p. m.
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Rev. H. NJ. Canter, pastor. Sun,
day school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching at
11:OO a. M, and 7:45 p. m. Epworth
League services at 7:15 p. m.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. G. A. Luttrell, pastor. Sab,
bath School, 9:3O a. m. Services at II
a. m, by Rev. Mr.. Buckley and 500 p
m. Epwor.h League services at TOO
p. m
Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. C. R. Strausburg, pastor
Sunday School, $50 a. m. Preaching
1900 a. IN. Junior C. E., 300
D. m. Sr. C. E., Gas p. m. Wednes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

where between $4,000 and 100000.
FOR RENT-A nice Groom house,
1919 Queen Street, newly papercd
and painted. Rent S12. Apply at
Slaymaker G. Schneider Corporation.
612 King Street. IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

At the First Baptist Church tenor
row there will be preaching at 11:C0
a. M, and 7:45 p. M, by the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Watson. The pastor will
have for his evening subject, "a New
Testament Conversion" There will
be baptism at this service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

LOTTIE COOLEY will be buried
Sunday at 400 o'clock from Roberts S
Chapel. The body can be seen al
Wheatley's Undertaking Establish
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

E1ghtn SCfeeC WnarI w UdsiihiiSI Ioih !0S'
night so frightened an 8year old col
ored boy James Washington, that ne
Jumped overheard and was drowned.
The calf got loose and cavorted about
the wharf. Several times it ran close
to the boy. The body was recovered
shortly after and sent to the morgue.
J. W. Griffin, president, and R. Fl.
McCrary, cashier of the Athens, Ca,
Banking and Trust Company, pleaded
guilty yesterday to charges vloiat-
ing the State banking laws. They
were sentenced to serve five years
each on the chain gang. The men were
charged in ten indictments with sys-
tematically wrecking the bank OF
which they were officers.
"Friday, the 18th is a lucky day
with which to end my vacation" said
Presidentzelect Woodrow Wilson at
Manitoba, Bermuda yesterday in a
moment of leisure between bidding
farewell to his acquaintance pre-
paratory to his departure for the
United States. Mr.. Wilson is sche-
duled to start homeward at 1880
o'clock on the steamer Bermudlan,
which will be conveyed on the journey
by the Royal Mail steamer Oruoa.
James Kennedy's little tots in Pitts
burg, Pa, will find their stocking
filled with candy and presents on
Christmas morning, but their Santa
Cause may die as martyr for his chill
dren's happiness. Kennedy, who as a
farmer, alighted from car, his arms
filled with toys for his children. He
had purposely waited until after dark
so he could enter the house and hide
the presents so the children would not
not find them until Christmas. Two
highwaymen suddenly stepped from a
shadow and ordered him to throw up
his hands. Hampered with the pack
ages the farmer was unable to COM
ply quickly and one of the men fired.
Kennedy fell, the men fled. Bleeding
profusely. Kennedy picked up the
Christmas presents and walked mile
and half to his home. He was
found to- be dangerously wounded and
was hurriedly moved to Pittsburg
hospital, where his condition is said
to be critical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
AT THE CHURCHES.

Rev. J. D. NJ. Alister, of Richmond
viii preach at the II o'clock service OF
the Washington Street NJ. E. Churcr
South, tomorrow. Mr.. AllSter has
great message for the people and i
should have great hearing. At 7:45
p. m., the pastor, Rev. H. NJ .Cantef
will occupy the pulpit and will preach
on the subject Overcoming the
World"
The Christmas services will be held
December 22nd, both morning ane
evening. At night the choir, largely
augmented for the occasion, will ren-
der sacred Cantata. There will be
no sermon at that hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

Az the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow there will be preaching at
HOO a. m, and 1880 p. M, by the pas
tor, Rev. Dr.. Jno. Lee Allison The
morning theme will be "The Book I'M
mortal Book of Life" the evening
subject will be the second IN series
ION winning souls. Sunday school 9:30
a. m. Mems Bible Class 1000 a. m.,
Lecture by the pastor. A large con-
gregation is expected to hear Dr. AL
lison at the morning service to hear
the discussion Of his theme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

Services will be held at the Second
Baptist Church or north Columbus
street tomorrow at 100 q. m, and
7:45 p. m. Preaching by the pastor
Rev. C. Kelly Hobbs in the morning
on Goods Wisdom in Answering
Prayer" and in the evening on "To
Live is Christ, 10 Die is Gain"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

Al the Free Methodist Church 424
south Lee street, there will be preach
ing at 11:00 a. M, and 1880 p. M, by
the pastor, George Eakins,. Prayer
service at 1880 p. m, on Thursday.
You are cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

At the Methodist Protestant Church
tomorrow there will be preaching al
II a. M, and 1880 p. M, by the pastor
Rev. C. R. Strausburg. At the even
ing service the pastor will discuss the
subject "How Ought I to Spend
Christmas"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

Rev. William j. Morton, rector,
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m. Services at
II a. m, and 1880 pm Holy Com
munion 7:30 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14

Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. C. R. Strausburg, pastor.
Sunday School, $50 a. m. Preaching,
1900 a. IN. Junior C. E., 300
D. m. Sr. C. E., Gas P. m. Wednes-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
Grace Church.

Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector. serv-
ices at 1880 a. m. Sunday School, 9:3O
a. m Services at 11:00 a. M, and
1880 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-14
st. Paul's Church.

Rev. P. P. Phillips, rector. Sunday
School, $3.50 a. m. Services at HOO
a. NJ, and 1880 pm Holy Commun-
ion 1880 a. m.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-20
REGISTER FOR
PRIMARY ELECTION
Is NOW CLOSED
BOOKS ARE CLOSED MONDAY
EVENING AND CONTAIN
TOTAL OF 636 NAMES

Registration for the primary cleo
tion closed last evening and the
books at the office of Justice of the
Peace II. II. Atkinson, the registry
agent, disclosed the fact that 636
new names appeared on the roll IN
addition to the register used at the
last general election. OF the total
number of new names, many are
transfers from one precinct to an
other aud it is impossible to sur
mise the number of new voters en-
rolled for the first election.
The books for the general election
which opened later than the primary
books. now contain 31s names ant
this list is growing steadily. II II
believed that when the books clos
on October ~, that the total numbe
Of names viii exceed the list OF tw
wears ago when about l4oo voter
we're registered.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-20
MINER FALLS
FROM TRESTLE AT
THE RED PLUME
MIKE kovAcEVlcH RECEIVES IN.
JuRlEs AND is TREATED AT
MINERS HOSPITAL

Mike Koyacevich, miner employ
cd at the Red Plume shaft, fell from
trestle at the mine workings this
morning and received injuries lat
necessitated treatment at the Miners
Union hospital Kovacevich fell a
distance of 25 feet and injured his
shoulder and face One eye was
badly damaged. but otherwise no
serious results were to be noticed.
Al the hospital Miss Coons, the
matron. dressed the injuries and
the miner was removed TO his home.
Koyacevich. in addition TO the iuju.
ries. was badly frightened as he
feared he had fractured several bones
from the fall. lie sustained bruises
IN addition to an abrasion OF th'
face He will be able to resume hi
duties al the mine within few
days
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-20
MARSHALL Is
GIVEN NOTICE OF
HIS NOMINATION
INDIANA GOVERNOR is INFORM.
Ed or ACTION AT 5ALTI-
MORE CONVENTION

INDIANAPOLIS, August 20-Gov
ernor Marshall was formally notified
of his Vice presidential nomination
today
he replied briefly pledging his
support to the Baltimore platform.
Wilson and Chairman Mccombs
were unable 70 attend the ceremonies
which we're held at the democratic
club
Samuel Ralsion. democratic candi-
date for governor introduced Parker.
After the ceremonies the notification
committee and distinguished guests
ni@ea 81 automobile trip about ihe
otv Marshall tonight goes 20 chi
ea Is epen headquarters
r6e stands flea with spectators
Collapsed darus ihe notification
aad 300 persoaa iell. Fii
re injured hut none faiaily 'u
tfa amaeds fhai followed
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-20
WATER WAGONS USED
TO cool PARAoERs

LouisVu.i.E. Ky, August 20 An
innovation Ia arades vas started
here yesterday when Two dozen va
ter wagons wefe scattered a. inter
walls ia the pascant q lhe American
Federation ol Catholic societies. The
wagons Nere provided with distilled
water and individual drinkins cups
In which water boss carried draashts
70 participants ana spee'atofH ON
areaaa, II the Intense beat many q
,hs ,aarehors iook adsaniass Of lhr
eater SUPPLY lo keep nri hahdhsf
chlefs eu their foreheaas ttep
theae peeraalnus did ~ pfefeH'
several heag pfostfstions sa'e'.
mssshefs and participants
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-08-20
PENALTY
NOT ABOLISHED
IN CALIFORNIA
SEVEN MEN WHO HAVE BEEN
REPRlEVED WILL MEET DEATH
ON scAFFoLD

SACRAMENTO, August 2O-Be-
cause the agitation for the aboli
ton Of the death penalty failed to
enlist but few thousand SIGNATURES
70 the petition. Governor Johnson
announced today that az the seven
men who have been reprieved from
time to time because Of the existence
of this petition must die Alexander
S. Zafsca and George Fugueroa will
be hanged en- September 6 and other
executions will follow week apart