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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21

ants property at o street and Wisconsin
avenue, and that the defendant, having
recently purchased the property, is en-
gagged in tearing up the private alleywal
leased by plaintiff. A set Of scales used
by the plaintiff in the coal and supply
business is threatened by the action of
the defendants. it is stated.
Upon consideration of the bill Justice
Anderson issued a rule requiring the
defendants to show cause November
why The relief should not be granted.
Attorneys Wilton j. Lambert and K. III.
Yeatman represent Mr. Trenis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
Overheated Furnace Causes Blaze.

An overheated furnace in house No.
1442 V street northwest. the home of
the Sisters of the Holy Cross started a
blaze this morning about IL o'clock
Only two of the sisters were in the
building when the fire occurred. Fire
men extinguished the blaze after about
$50 damage had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
o. J. TRENIS ASKS DAMAGES.
Also Seeks Injunction Against the
GEORGETOWN Gas Light COMPANY.

Proceedings for injunction and dam
ages were filed in the District Supreme
Court today by Otis ]. Trenis against the
Georgetown Gas Light Company and
others because of the alleged attempted
use of property leased by plaintiff on
Wisconsin avenue.
1t is alleged the plaintiff has a lease
with a term Of two years yet to run on
the house and lot adjoining the &efend-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21

been drafted and was approved at q
meeting of the committee this afternoon.
1t will be laid before the board at fits
annual meeting November IL. The pub
lie schools committee of the board. head
ed by w. III. Singleton. is to hold a meet
ing Wednesday night at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
C. w. Towards Case Continued

The charge of false pretense against {
man who says he is Charles w. Howard
formerly salesman for the Star Safet,
Razor Company, was today continued il
the Police Court until next Week upor
the request of Attorney James Kelly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
Mrs. Leo West Given Divorce.

Justice Barnard today granted an abso-
lutte divorce to Emma West from Leo
West. The husband sued in the first
instance. but the wife filed a cross bill
and the divorce was granted in her
favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21

is to hold meeting at O'clock to-
night at Lewis Hall, 1902 14th street
northwest. The meeting has been called
by secretary William Nick. Clayton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21

The condition of the eleven sailors who
were taken from the bark Daylight at
Baltimore suffering with beri-beri trop-
ical disease rarely seen in this climate,
is said to be much improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
Destroyed Forty-Five in Year.

During the fiscal year 1912 the reve-
nue. cutter service destroyed or remov ed
forty-five derelicts. OF wrecked vessels
towed to port there was saved an aggre-
gate money valuation of $685. Ia, includ-
ing ships and cargoes. The State De-
partment estimated that the revenue cut
ter service located 10 per cent of the
derelicts reported by the United States
photographic office. maritime exchanges
and ships at sea- all working in Coop
GRAFTON to clear the paths of transporta-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
Trade Boards Water Report o. KID.

The annual report Of the committee on
water supply OF the Board Of Trade has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
TO DESTROY DEREL|CTS
Great Britain Seeks Data Re-
garding Best Method
From United States.

Great Britain has asked for leaf
from the book of the United States as
the pioneer in Systematically destroying
derelicts or floating wrecks along the
coast which are menace to navigation
and peril TO lives at sea The infor-
nation. sought for the benefit Of the
London Board of Trade, which controls
Great Britains marine regulations, has
just been furnished the British embassy
by the State Department
The British government was informed
that the revenue cutter service performed
this important task for the United States
One revenue cutter. the Seneca. was espe-
cially built as a derelict destroyer At
numerous International maritime confer
ences the construction of dereIict de-
StrOyerS has been recommended but the
United States is the only country which
has adopted the suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
Funeral of J. B. Steiner.

Funeral services for James b. Stein
er. who died Saturday night, will be
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from his home. 1O1 North Fairfax
street.
The death of Mr.. Steiner followed
an attack of acute Indigestion, with
which he was stricken while at his
store only few days ago.
Mr.. Steiner was sixtynine years old
and a veteran cigar manufacturer of
the city. Besides his wife he leaves
two sons, Frank and Henry Steiner
Two brothers and two sisters survive.
They are John p. and Charles E. and
Mrs. Bette Yohe and Mrs. Sallie Mar
tin.
Mrs; Isabella Frances Finiscey, wife
of j. William Finiscey, fifty-one years
old, died Saturday night at her home
near Baileys Cross Roads. Fairfax
months. Her husband and five children
survive. Mrs. Finiscey's funeral will
take place al . o'clock tomorrow after
noon from st. Paufs Episcopal Chapel
at Baileys Cross Roads, and the burial
Will be at LincOlnia, Fairfax county.
Meeting on Franchise.
There will be a meeting of the JOINT
the city council tonight for the purpose
of hearing property owners regarding the
granting of a franchise for the use of
Royal street to the Washington Virginia
Railway Company on twenty-year
lease.
Announcement. is made of the approach
ing marriage of Miss Rena Estelle Spit
tie. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Spittle. and Robert f. Spittle, which will
take place on the evening of November
S, at the home of the parents of the
bride
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Several Criminal Cases to Go
to Grand Jury.
POLICE COURT BUSY PLACE
Forty Three Persons Accused and
Large Amount in Fines
Collected.
POLICE COURT BUSY PLACE
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October 81. 1912.
A number of criminal cases will be pre-
senteG to the special grand jury which
will meet in the corporation court
Wednesday morning. Judge l.. C. Barley
presiding. Among the cases to be pre-
scented is that of Robert Grady, alias
Bryant. colOred, charged with a murder
committed more than year ago. Grady
is charged with having shot Charles
Taylor, cOlored.
Other cases which will be presented to
the jury for its consideration include the
following: James Lucas, colOred. petit
| larceny, third Offense; Arthur Grigsby,
coiored. entering and rObbng the store
house of Henry X. Field & Co in the
night time; Henry Glory. colored, enter
ing the home of Hattie Fountain col
| ored, in the night time: William West,
colored. maliciously and feloniously cut
ting John Stamps, colored, July II last;
William Oehlert and Samuel w. Harris,
larceny of clothing valued at 1889 from
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
pany.
1t is expected that Judge Barley will
call the attention of the jury to the recent
personal tax returns made by citizens.
Many Police Court Cases.
Forty-three cases were on the docket
in the police court for trial this morn
ing, and result more than $50 in
fines was collected by the court. OF this
number OF cases twenty-five, including
white and coored, were arrested by
Sergt. Scott and Policemen Nicholson,
kerns and Roland in a raid made at 80
O'Clock Sunday morning on the house of
Alice kelts in the northeastern section of
the city.
Rally day services were held yesterday
at the Second Presbyterian Church, at
which time thirty Sunday school pupils
were awarded handsome gold pins for
perfect attendance during the year.
Rev. G. r. Strasburg. pastor of the
Methodist Protestant Church, yesterday
began series of revival services at that
church which will be continued through
out the week.
A ten-day bazaar will be begun tonight
at the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
Hall under the auspices of the Holy
Name Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-21
Democratic Committee to Meet.

The dt1nocratic central committee,
of which,. Fred Kelley is chairman,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
Arbitration Treaties Ratified.

After being torn to tatters and
stripped OF everything that would tend
to make tbeni general treaties CT ar
bitratiop, the conventions between this
country and Great Britain and France
were ratified by the Sen ate late yes
terday afternoon by a vots OF Is to
5. Tue negative votes were cast by
Senators Lorimer. MARITIME, and Reed.
Sepator Dixon, Of Montana. manager
of the Roosevelt campaign conlmittse
who was strongly cauuted upon hv the
friends OF the treaties to aid iu their
passage, deserted the ranks after The
first roll call and votsd Tor tha qualiti'
catiops and amendments that finally
rendered tbs treaties ralue!ess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
Woman Leads MOD.

Quick action op the part oil MR Local
police, aided by the fire depart uent,
prevented the iyrchiug in Jaeksonville:
Fla, last night OF five negroes under
arrest iu connection with tbs murder
OF $, SiIverstain apd the assault on his
wife aud two small children, by q mob
of several thousand people. led by q
plucky littlp German woman. Az the
eutranGe 10 the jail the woman leader
was seized by au officer aud rushed
inside, while the police, With drawn
rites, Charged the onconiiug mob aud
forced it back. The iirs department
also proved effeutive in forging Lbe
mob backward. One member OF The
department refused to obey orders to
turn the water on the mob apd was
disct arged on the spot by Ohiei Hsuey
who, amid Kisses and cheers Of tue
the crowd took Charge 'roW by
drant. Fearing that the united e.
forts OF the city and county authorIt,
les would not be sufficient to cope with
the situation, the Stste militia was
ordered under arms. Three companies
were held iu readiness at the armory
peaIiug further developments. An
other ulub formed u short distances
frn,u tue Jail, after Tue failure of tht
! tirst body 10 effect au eptranGe, lu
at midnight it was thought the police
had tbs situatipu III hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
BIBLE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The public schools Of the state have
been in operation over forty years,
and during that time have gradually
eveloped into a system which is
emjnently satisfactory to the great
mass Of parents and guardians. AT
first some were not disposed TO take
advantage of free tuition, as senti-
mcnt, relic Of other days, was not OK
tinct, and it took years for it to run
it's course. 1t finally burned out,
when children Of patricians and plcb-
ians began to mingle in the class
rooms and romped and diverted them
selves together on the lawns. From
the first Il was deemed inadvisablc to
allow the introduction of any study
of books likely to bring up ecclesias-
tical issues, and those in charge of the
studies deem it best to impart a
secular education to scholars and to
cast the obligation of the spiritual
growth of offspring upon parents and
guardians. This course, however,
has never been satisfactory to some,
who have at times insisted that the
St. James version Of the Old and New
Testaments should be read in the
schools. While personally the mem
bcrs Of the committee on studies and
discipline. have had no objection to
the addition Of the Bible to the books
to be read in the schools thel realized
the fact that they were catering to a
community composed Of representa-
tives of all shades Of religious be-
lief, and that there was likelihood of
dissatisfaction arising from one quar-
ter or another should any thoughtless
advocate of any particular creed at
tempt to impart his or her ideas Of
faith to scholars. About twenty years
ago the school board was urged to
order the reading of the Bible in the
public schools, but it was at that time
deemed inadvisablc, although each
member of the board would have re-
ioiced to sec all scholars become Bible
students. Of late the Ministerial AS
ISOLATION of this city have become in
terested in the matter, and some time
ago they sent communication to the
hoard asking that that the book be
not prohibited, but that it be made
optiopal with the teachers to read cX-
tracts from it. The communication
was referred to the committee on
studies and discipline, and this com
mittee submitted their report to the
hoard last night, which substantially
is as follows:
That the ministers appoint commit
tons from the different ecclesiastical
bodies, Christians and Jews alike
and select such portions OF the sac
red writings as they may by unah''
nous consent desire to have reac
This having been done, the teachers
will be allowed to read the same u
the scholars. A book containing
ouch extracts has been published
in a neighboring city, and the pof''c'''
selected contain only subjects ~iiic'
.,;,i not bring up religious issues
The ASSOCIATION can adopt this boo'
s ar other portions to which no OBJECT
ion. can be raised.
THE board virtually affirmed INK
action of the committee and the com
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
From the
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
100 Years Ago
ITO SHEW THE VERY AGE AMI
BODY OF THE TIME HIS
FORM AND PRESSURE"
(From the Norfolk Herad.)
CEREMONY
At Shooting a Deserter.

A private in Lieut.. Swltts corps OF
Marines, had been senten' to be
shot, for DESERVING his post %hile on
guard; and Saturday, the 5th il st, was
the appointed day for execution.
The awful moment was announced
by the solemn roll of thl drumN the
delinquent was conducted from the
prison with the ceremonies customary
on such occasions, and led to the fatal
spot where he was to suffer. The
whole detachment was under arms,
twelve of whom were selected to exc
cute the sentence.-When the process
ion halted Lieut.. Swift addressed
them, as nearly as we could recollect
in the following terms.
Soldiers:-Ap awful scene is now
presented for your contemplation. You
behold before you one of your COM
rades about to pay forfeit of the crime
which it has been my constant duty
to warn you against; he enlisted to
serve his country, and deserted. In
peace this is crime of the first mag
nitude, and it's penalty, death; more
enormous then is the transgression
Of this man, who has deserted his
country in the hour Of peril. But to
the crime of dcsertion is superadded
that of perjury. The sacred oath
which binds soldier to his duty and
his country, is most shamefully vio-
lated, in the case of desertion. The
."nishment that follows, none Of you
can plead ignorance of. The articles
of war have been repeatedly read to
you. You know the penalty attached
to DISCRETION, and all other crimes
therein enumerated. You have Y0lun-
tarily enlisted for the service of your
country, and bound yourselves by the
most solemn ties, to discharge your
duty with fidelity. The unhappy OBJ
ject before you, was we'll aware of the
consequences which have followed his
crime, and has sinncd with his eyes
Open bcsecch you, soldiers, To
take warming, from his fate; fulfil
the solemn obligations enjoined upon
you, and refrain from the guilty path
into which he has wandered to his
own distruction.-You must be scnsi-
bic how greatful it would be to my
feelings mover to sue or hear any
cause of complaint against you. If
any Of you arc lily treated by your
commanding officer, or even by the
high authorities under which he serves
it will not justify disobediencc or dcs-
crtion on your part. No, there is a
tribunal to which you can appeal
for redress, and obtain ample justice.
Therefore let me admonish you once
more, to perform your duty to your
country like good and faithful soldiers
so shall you gain the confidence and
esteem of your commanding officer,
and the thanks of your country"
At the conclusion of this speech,
d smolemn pause ensued;--a signal
was given, and Immediately the en-
gines of death were aimed at the de-
voted victim. Another pause-and
the arm of death was arrested; an Of
ficer rushed third the crowd, holding
a paper in his hand-it was RE-
PRIEVE!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Monday night was an event of much
interest to the Alexandria Lodge Of
Elks, the occasion being one of double
interest, it being the meeting when
the annual election Of officers was held
and at the same time q visit by the
officers of Washington Lodge was
made, who had been invited at prev
ious meeting to confer the initiatory
services on class Of candidates at
this time, which service they render
edin most impressive manner. Dur
ing the evening, a handsome diamond
jewel was presented to Past Exalted
RULER Howard W. Smith, by Robert
S. Barrett as testimonial of his ser
vice in behalf Of the lodge. After the
work, the members of the lodge and
their guests, of which there was a
large number retired to the banquet
room on the second floor when a most
delightful social session was held. The
election resulted as follows: Robert
S. Barrett, exalted ruler; Friedrich I.
RUSSELL, esteemed leading knight;
John Ewald, esteemed lecturiDg
knight; Walter NJ. Donnclly, sccrc-
tary; Herman Friedlander, treasurer;
Thomas D. Downcy, tilcr; Charles B.
Marshall, trustee for three years.
Harry B. Quinn, representative to
Grand Lodge; Jacob Brill, alternate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Faint Heart Meier Won a
Lady Fair Nor 4 Trip Across
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 10, a
+. e. A. NJ, held a stated communi,
cation in Masonic Temple last night
at which time Right Worshipful Chas
H. Callahan, district deputy general
master for district No. l of Virginia
paid an official visit. There was con-
siderable work disposed of after which
refreshments were served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Sarepta Lodge Of Odd Fellows We'd
ncsday night held it's first business
meeting in Odd Fellows Hall, having
formerly held its meetings in Sarcpta
Hall. w. D. Zimmerman was elect
ed representative to the Grand Lodge
and J. A. Sprousc alternate. Tho
Grand Lodge will meet next May in
Newport News, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Silver Moon Council No. 2G Degree
of Pocahontas, which was instituted
on the 28th of last month, held their
first regular council last Monday
night in the Young Peoples building,
and transacted considerable routine
business, and received one candidate
into membership. There were also
several applications for membership
presented. The next regular meeting
Of the council will be held next We'd
nesday night, March 6, at o'clock in
the Knights of Pythias Hall, On North
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
SlI AN Bros.
King and Pitt Streets
COLONIAL HOSIERY
for Men.

We have, taken. the ex'
elusive agency in Alexan-
dria for the" Colonial Hos
iery for men which are alb
solutely guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction to
the wearer. or you are en-
titled to new ones. right
over our counter. no cou-
pons to bother with. no
mailing back to factory.
simply bring any Colonial
hose back to us. which
has not worn to your en-
tire satisfaction and receive
new ones free Of charge.
i'll place of ones returned.
Colonial hose for men,
are ma de triple heel and
toe, they will mot last for
ever. but actual test has
proven that triple woven
yarns are six times more
wear resisting than single
yarns.
Colonial Isle hose for men,
pair 25c
Colonial silk hose for M en-.
pair SOC
Remember every pair
is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction.
Swan Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Announcement is made that Mount
Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch MaSons,
this city, will on March 10, confer tho
past masters degree and the most ex-
cellent masters degree for Lafayette
Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons,
Washington,and after the degree work
a banquet will be served by the board
of lady managers of the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

At regular meeting of the Orien-
tai Lodge Knights of Pythias on Tues
day night, arrangements were made
for visitation of the third rank team
of Washington, who will confer that
rank for Oriental Lodge in the near
future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Washington Memorial Lodge Of Per
lection No. Z, will hold its regular
monthly meeting tonight in Masonic
Temple, when the election of officers
for the ensuing year will take place.
The fourth to the fourteenth degree
will also be conferred, after which a
buffet luncheon will be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
WEEKS HAPPENINGS IN
FRATERNAL CIRCLES

Under the able dictatorship of Prof.
F. L. Pitt, Seminole Tribe No. A5, I'm
proved order OF Red Men, presented
to the public a musicale of high class
on last Tuesday night, the 18th, in the
Young Peoples building. It was a
splendid musical treat, and those who
failed to be present on this OCCASION
missed one Of the best entertainments
of the kind ever given in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

Alexandria Canton, Odd Fellows, at
a meeting held last night, perfected
arrangements for fair which will be
given April Ito. The various sub.
committees were made committee
of the whole to complete the plans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08

At regular COUNCIL of the Semi
mole Tribe Of Red Men, which will be
held in their council house, corner
Prince and Royal streets, next Tues
day night, the Chiefs degree will be
conferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-08
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

PUBLISHED DAILY. $50
The Alexandria Gazette Corporation.
Gazette Bldg, King Street.
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD W. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at the Postoffice OF Alex
andria, Virginia, as second-class mat
ter.
\ TERMS Daily. year, $500.
Six months, s2.5o. Three months,
$125. One mouth, ~ cents. Ono
week, 10 cents.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

firmation by the Senate, but inasmuch
as the appointments, before they are
made. are mostly decided upon the
senators of the presidents party or the
representatives thereof or the state
politicians, and decided upon for po-
liticaI purposes ninety-nine times, out
of a hundred, the Senate rarely re-
fuses 80 confirm one and then only
when a senator has not been consulted,
and his friends i'm the Senate rally TO
him-for political reasons also.
Aside from these the president has
99S appointments he can make with
out confirmation by the senate. These
are, "a i'm the state department, SAG
In the department of justice, "A in
the interior department, eight I'm the
department of commerce and labor
and one on the civil-service commits
sion. Then, too, there are 262.6OS
employees of the government protect
ed by the civil service who presumably
do not flgure-presumably, | said
and 411.322 employees i'm the various
sive Of enlisted men and officers of
the army and navy. OF course the
president does not personally know of
or appoint these 411,322 persons, but
some politician does know of them,
and that politician reports to some
other politician higher up. and so on
until the chain is complete between
the White House and the clerk or la
borer. Let ia clerk be disturbed and
1t will instantly be apparent where the
connection is. He may be very hum
BILE clerk. but he has an influence
somewhere and that influence has a
higher influence to whom he reports
and on whom he depends, and so on
along up the line until the very influ-
entail senator or representative or
state leader or boss is found with di-
rect communication to the White
House.
The whole scheme of politics in
this and I'm every other country is