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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14
Meredosia Continues Dry

The no-icense voters of Meredosia have nom
mated city ticket headed by the present mayor, Hon.
John G. Berger All the candidates are business men
and with one exception at present holding public
Office, and all have made good.
Drunkenness and bootlegging have been reduced
to a minimum in Meredosia. The mayor has dem
onstrated to the entire satisfaction of both the
and the drys that the no-lcense law be enforced
in river town. Travelling remarkng
that Meredosia is the driest town they Dur
ing Mayor Bergers entire term there has been but
drunken man in the city Jail who resident of
Meredosia.
A detailed account of all public money received
and expended just published shows that the Kidding
of the saloons has saved the taxpayers of the city
great deal of money. The voters have come to know
the necessity of having dry city administration if the
no-license law is to be truly effective, and the
sentiment that voted the city dry will make mistake
if they fail to re-elect Mayor Berger and his board.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14

Within another month"; it said Pacific Street will
dull and unfrequented the Faral The dvekeepers
and managers of dance halls will attempt evade They
believe that the commission business and will quit
1t will be under protest, however.
This is move in the right direction. San Fran
cisco ought to clean up morally preparatory to acting
as host during the PanamaPacic Exposition in 1915,
if for other There has been introduced in
the legislature red-ght I'M junction and abatement
bill designed to kill the vile resorts of the Barbary
Coast, which bill will cnch the action of the police
commission if enacted There is also bill introduced
to forbid the sale service of liquor within $50 yards
of the exposition grounds 1t hardly be hoped to
pass this bill without the help of the moral citizenship
of the nation Strong pressure from every in the
Union will help in securing the cooperation of the
exposition commissioners and assure the passage of
the bill by the legislature
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14

the of shame of every city which spoke that
might tell the people of the home missionary work to be
done in their city, their children from the
hell of the and the hauns of shame SO said to the
Chief of Police Topeka 81 visit the houses of sin
in your city, To my amazement he responded 1--WE don't
have any houses of sin in Topeka I sad edo you
that capital city of the of Kansas you
have houses of ame? How do explain when usually
the capitals of VIGOROUSLY ve? He said, "The
way explain it that we law prohibiting the
liquor traffic and during this administration the law is being
enforced you can't find house of sin in Topeka But if
let the whisky again, tomorrow night
there would be lot of girls for sale there other
capitals where they license the liquor traffic"
To corroborate this statement which overwhelmed
with JOY the slogan of my lectures always the cry
"The traffic in drink the traffic in grs'-I inter
viewed the newspaper men, who always know what is going
on, and they told me the story.
Keep it before the people THE TRAFFIC IN DRINK
is THE CAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC IN GIRLS" No
is necessary.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14
Cleaning Up the Barbary Coast

San Francisco dispatch under date of February
~ appearing in the daily press says:
The Barbary Coast, for sixty years famous spot is
doomed. Friday midnight the of divekeepers will
close their doors Them and the forbidden
pleasures and lurd entertainments the enderon will
a thing of the past
The passing of the Barbary Coast is due ruling
of the police commission which prevents from
ing the dance halls and other
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14
"a O. Railroad Fighting Saloons

The Chicago Record Herald of March 5 says:
In connection with its campaign against the use by
employees of Intoxicating liquor Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad has issued order forbddng any employee
ndore application for liquor license This rule is sup
Elemental to order recently issued which provides that
employee who enters saloon will be dismissed from the
service.
From which would infer that the B. & O. R. R.
don't like the saloons nohow"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14

There are some alleged statesmen, anxious for
their political hereafter who make the mistake of hold
ing their close to the bung hole that they cannot
hear the tramp of freemen marching on to victory
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-14
The Traffic in Drink is the Cause Of

by Jean MMian Morrow, in The United Presbyterian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
Greek and Negro Fineu.

1t did not avail II. Poppas, a Greek
restaurant keeper, Of this city arrested
for firing a pistol in the street, to
plead ignorance of the law before JUS
tice Crutchfeld yesterday Or to say
tha such thing would have gone un-
Eoticed in Hermoupolis or Pygos, Gre
clan cities of the prisoners acquaint-
ance.
"If the good people of Hermoupolis
fire off revolver every time they
want to attrac! the attention of a po-
liceman, they're welcome, though |
wouldn't call it nice habit" said the
judge in fining Poppas S25.
Albert Smith, a giant negro, be-
came disorderly in Popas' place We'd
nesday night, and refused to bulge
when Poppas ordered him out.
Poppas picked up a pistol of large
calibre, stepped to the door and began
firing in the air.
81 didn't see policeman anywhere
in sight and | knew I'd get one quick
enough if I made little noise" ex-
planned the prisoner. you're Ameri-
can laws are still a puzzle to me and
had no idea l was committing an of
tense"
Policeman kersey, Smith and Jaco-
bini heard the shots and came on the
run. They arrested both Poppas and
the negro. Justice Crutchfield fined the
later $40 for making offensive remarks
to Poppas about an oyster stew
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
War viii, In This Event, be
Renewed by the Allies
Immediately.
ADRIANOPLE is ISSUE.
Ottomans Refuse to Cede Holy City;
Hence No Further Need of Farley
at The Conference.

London, Jan. 3.-The Turkish Balkan
peace negotiations probably will be
broken off this afternoon and the Bal
kan allies will renew the war immedi-
ately, if Turkey does not consent to
give up Adrianople, at today's session
of the St. James Palace Peace Con-
ference.
That was the decision of the pleni-
potcntiries of the peace conference
which was scheduled to resume at 2 p.
m, after 48 hour recess.
The Balkan ENJOYS agree d among
themselves that Adrianople was the
cruz &C the situation and that if the
Ottoman delegates refused to consent
to the cession of the Holy City, there
was no use for further partey.
F.om semi-officiai source it was
learned that the delegates of the AL
lies, in a consultation at one of their
hotels, voted to give Turkey "a hours
in which to agree to cede AdrIanople.
At the expiration of that time, they
agree The Balkan ENJOYS would walk
out of the peace negotiations and ad-
wise their governments to renew hos
titu;ies against the Turks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
Hupngarian's Leader Cut.

The mangled body of an unidentified
man. was found tied to the tracks of
the Pennsylvania Railroad near Patux-
ent, Md, between Baltimore and Wash
ington yesterday. Evidence that the
victim had been tied to the rails was
had in the form of cords of burlap
which were entwined about the un-
fortunate's limbs, and fastened be-
meath the tracks. The authorities be-
lieve it case of murder, but that it
was, not committed for the purpose of
robbery, asa gold watch was found in
the mans: vest. Nothing else was dis
covered 'that'n1ightslead to his identity.
He appeared to have abeen about 35
years Of age, and was of medium
build. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
HEBREW TESTIMONIAL.
Gold Medal to be Presented to Presi-
dent Taft.

The B'nai Birth Order, which cels-
brated lis SEVENTEEN anniversary but
a few weeks ago, is easily forging to
the front as the most authoritative
voice for the rights of the Jew, not
only in this country, but in parts Of
Europe and Asia.
A very significant meeting will be
held in Washington next Sunday at
which time the executive committee,
consisting of Adolph Kraus, of Chic
ago; Lucius L. Solomons, Of San Fran
cisco; Jacob Singer, of Philadelphia;
Jacob Furth, of St. Louis; Alexander
B. Seelenfreund, of Chicago; Charles
Hartman, of New York! the Rev. DR..
E. B. Calisch, of Richmond; Phillip
Stein, of Chicago; Joseph Hirsh, of
Vcksburg, Miss, and Simon Wolfe, Of
Washington, will consider the welfare
of the order.
One of the special purposes of the
executive gathering this year is the
presentation to President William
Howard Taft of gold medal awarded
him by the executive committee OF the
order a sthe one who has contributed
mos : toward the progress of the Jew
during the last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
AN ALARMING REPORT
Rumors That City of Norfolk Has
Been Partially Swept by
Tidal Wave

Washington, Jan. 3.-An unofficial
dispatch received by the Navy De-
partment this afternoon says it is re-
ported that the city of Norfolk, Va,
has been partially swept by tidal
wave.
The navy wireless station is out Of
order communication has not yet been
had with navy vessels at Hampton
Roads, and all telegraphic wires to
that section are down following a
storm early today so that contirma-
tion of the report was lacking.
Baltimore, Jan. 3.-With the baro-
meter at $500 the lowest ever record
I'D in this city and with 4O-mile gale,
shipping took refuge in Chesapeake
harbor today and waited for the worst
storm of the winter, due tonight.
The roof of Baltimore county's jail
was blown away this afternoon. Sever,
al slight injuries to pedestrians from
falling awnings, were reported. Many
oyster boats went into SparroW's
Point for safety!
Weather officials report this city
the center of the disturbance and hea'
Wy loss to shipping is feared during
tonight =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
BURGLARY AT ST. ELMO.

The store OF the Potomac Grocery
Company, in St.. Elmo, on the main
road between Alexandria and Wash
ington, and the possoffice, which oc-
cupies a portion of the building, were
entered BY burglars last night, who
ransacked the place and made their es-
cape in an automobile. The lock on
the front :, door / ars was broken, and this
morning when the proprietor OF the
store came to his place of business
he found everything in confusion: The
thieves took quantity Of gasoline
from a large automobile tank and also
helped themselves to number OF
small articles, including shoes, chew
ing gum, .Wrenches, etc, They invaded d
the postofice and scattered the mail
opening the Boxes and taking out .
number Of letters which were opened
and left on the counter. The loss was
small, butstke burglars showed unusu
al daring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
Bailey's Valedictory.

Senator Joseph w. Bailey, of Texas,
delivered yesterday before crowded
floor and galleries, his final speech as
a member of that body. Today or to-
morrow his resignation will be laid be-
fore the Senate, and communicates to
Governor Colquitt, of Texas, his ex-
pectation being that R. M. Johnston,
OF Houston, will be named to fill out
his term, which would end March 1.
Senator Bailey's speech was an at
tsrk upon the principles of the iniat:ve
and referendum as institutions that
would if adopted bring about the over
throw of the present system of Amer
;.an government. He declared they
originated in the desire of politicians
to escape the responsibility for action
on such questions as the location of
State capitals and the sttlement OF
prohibition fights.
AS institutions of government, lie
declared that the schemes for direct
legislation by the people would convert
the United States from a republic into
a democracy, and would give its con-
troll into "the hands Of the unskslled,
the idle, and the vicious"
An attack upon William R. Hearst,
of New York, in the course of his
speech brought Senator Ashurst. OF
Arizona, to his feet. He attempted to
answer the phase of Mr.. Bailey's at
tack upon radical newspapers and
magazines but was stopped by the
Texas Senator with the remark that
he "could make that reply outside"
Later Mr.. Ashurst took the floor in
his own right, and in the course OF MS
defense of the system of direct gov
ernment paid a tribute to Mr.. Hearst
as a loyal American citizen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
POLICE COURT
(justice H. B. Cation, Presiding.

Thomas Brown, colored, an under
taker, had been cited to appear by
Officer Roberts to show cause why he
should not be fined for conveying a
body through the streets of the city
without having obtained a burial per-
nit in violation of the health law.
Complaint mad been made by the SEX
ton of one of the cemeteries and the
citation had been at the instance of
the health officer. When the case was
examined it was found that Brown had
complied with the law, and that he
Misunderstanding was due to the fact
that the dead man-Charles E. Jones,
was also known as Buddy Tancil.
The accused procured permit to
bury Charles E. Jones. He was, of
course, dismissed.
Milton Dudley, colored, who was ar
rested yesterday by Sergeant Will
inson and Officer Roland for stealing
gold watch from Martha FELTON,,
colored, ,and disposed of it in a pawn
brokers' shop, next faced the bar. He
said but, little after the evidence was
in save to the effect that it was the
first time larceny had been preferred
against him. It was, however, shown
that he had served a term in Jail the
result of row with a woman. He
was sentenced to serve six months and
will be placed upon the roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
MINIATURE COATS OF ARMS.
Wilson Will Wear Same in Scarf
During Term.

Princeton, N. j., Jan. 3.-President
elect Wilson today received mimi
ture reproduction of the coat of arms
of the United States and it will occupy
a position in his scarf during the four
wears of his administration. The Gov
ernor said he believed it an excellent
thing for the President to keep the
national insignia prominently display
ed.
when l was president Of Prince
ton University, said the Governor, Il
wore the coat of arms Of the Univer-
sitv. When became governor OF New
Jersey | had the coat of arms en-
graved on scarf pin and when take
the oath as President of the United
States l will wear pin with the coat
Of arms of thenation. do not be-
lieve in ostentatious display but such
a pin is inconspicuous and approprl-
ate and like to feel that I have con-
stantly with me something symbolic
of my service"
Governor Wilson went to Trenton
today to continue his political confer
ences there. 1t was expected that ne
would meet several congressman and
Senator's today and tomorrow. Al
though the cabinet gossip continues
no word has come from the governor
which can have any bearing or the
subject. He has made it plain that
until he has actually decided on his ap-
pointments and everything connected
with their selection is completed, no
announcement will be permitted. Init
mates of the President-elect admit
that he is taking no one into his con-
6dence as he does not intend that any
premature announcements shall "eak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
.Advices From Vienna Con-
firm Reports Current in
Europe.
FEAR HEART FAILURE.
Pope Plus Sends Apostolic Benediction
toCardinal Nagel in Anticipation of
Demise.

Berlin, Jan. Financial circles to-
day were deluged with persistent re-
ports that Emperor Francis Joseph, OF
Austria Hungary was dying and quo
tations on the Bourse showed the ef-
feet of the rumors.
Newspapers were flooded with in
quiries and despite repeated denials
from Vienna that the emperor's condi-
ton was serious, Germany believed
that the aged Monarch would not live
long.
Advices from Viena stated that the
emperor's condition was most grave.
His circulation is impaired, and it was
said that another attack of heart fall
ure today gave him turn for the
worse.
Semi-officiaE denials of this. report
were put out, it being stated that the
rumors We're without foundation in
fact, but it was admitted that Prof.
CHAR, the throat specialist, had been
called into consultation by the court
physicians attending the emperor.
Rome, Jan. 3.-Pope Plus today sent
his apostolic benediction to Vienna in
anticipation of the death of Emperor
Francs Joseph Of Austria Hungary.
The message waE sent to Cardinal
Nagef, nunzio, at the Autsrian-Hun-
garian court, with instructions from
the Vatican to withhold it until it wals
certain that the aged ruler of tine
dual Monarchy is dying.
The Pope, who always has main
i.ained the closest possible relations
with the Austrian royal family, today
was informed by messages from the
court at Vienna that Emperor Francis
Joseph's condition was most grave and
that his death probably would be only
a matter of,houltE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
Convicts Assigned to Duty.

Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. 3.-Deputy
Warden w. H. Mickey, assigned 20
of the 33 union officials convicted as
dynamiter conspirators to their prison
work this afternoon. His first assign
ment was to put Olaf A. Tvietmore,
the labor leader of San Francisco, at
the task of peeling potatoes in the
kitchen. At his side the warden plac-
ed Herbert S. Hockin, hated as trail
tor by his fellw unionists. Hockin
was put to washing dishes.
President Ryan, of the Ironworkers,
was sent to the carpenter shop to
learn woodworking and at his side was
placed Pete Smith of Cleveland.
Eugene A. Clancy, Of San Francisco,
right hand han to Tvietmore in run
ming the Coast labor affairs, wha was
alsoa vice-president of the lronwork-
ers for years. has a job in the prison
store room. Henry LeigleitneF, OF
Pittsburgh, Denver and Indianapolis,
former member of the executive
boz rd was sent to learn brick making
in the big prison brick plant.
Billy Mccain, of Kansas City was
give ma job at vegetable table in the
prison kitchen. E. G. Basey, of lndi-
annapolis Frank Webb, of New York
Mike Young Of Boston, J. E. Aunsey.
of Salt Lake. John T., Butler Phillip
A. Colley, of. New Orleans and the
otLers Of the dynamite party were
given work in. the structursi steel
construction work 81 the asw. wing OF
! the prison. e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
BRILLIANT FUNCTION.

One of the most successful OF the
holiday entertainments took place last
night when the Elks' Dancing Club,
one of the popular social organizations
of Alexandria, gave large dance in
the auditorium of the Elks Home on
Prince street.
More than fifty couples were pres
ent and a number Of interesting fea-
lures were introduced which added
greatly to the enjoyment of those pres
ent.
The music was splendid, the Imperial
Orchestra of Washington rendering a
we'll selected dance program. A sollssS
sang during each waltz and the spot
tights added to the novelty of the oc-
casion. The dance was kept in progress
until one o'clock when special train
conveyed the Washington guests to
their homes.
During the evening a delightful buffet
lunch was served, the arrangemets 1or
this part of the entertainment belns
in charge of George T. Cation and Hef-
man Friedlander.
The committee in charge consisted
of Charles B. Marshall, chairman; her
man Friedfander, treasurer; George o.
Cation, Harry. B. Quinn, George W.
Bontz, Joseph Ewald, E. Steuart sml'h
and Jerome Kaufman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
Said to Have Escaped Pro
cess Server-Oficers
will Continue Vigil.
ON JOB DAY AND NIGHT
House Investigating Committee Will
Have to Wait Fugitive's Return to
The United States.

New York, Jan. 3.-"Possibly Viii
liam Rockefeller has actually sailed
from Jekyl Island for Bermuda" ="
said Sergeant-at-arms Riddell of the
House Of Representatives today, "but
we will continue our vigil here until
that fact is definitely established. And
we will see that Rockefeller remains
a fugitive until he agrees to accept
service of the subpcenas in our poses
sion demanding that he testify before
the House investigating committee.
"Until the house instructs me to
withdraw my forces will keep the
men l have watching the various
Rockefeller houses. / can do nothing
but obey orders. l was sert here to
locate Rockefeller. If he us in any OF
his homes, or the homes of his friends
in this vicinity viii get him."
The search has had is effect on Rid
dell. He complained today that he has
been unable to sleep since he came
here more than a fortnight ago. Ac-
cording to his story he has been kept
on the job night and day and is GER
tain that the report that Rockefeller
walked out of his Tarrytown house
discussed as chauffeur is not so.
"rhere was never any chance OF him
doing tha:," said RiddeN. "lf he left
this section he did so before we got on
the lob. We are positive of that"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
COMMON COUNCIL MEETS. TO
..jf NIGHT. .aa,-.

!. President Brumback has called d
of the Common Counciifo to-
night for the purpose of taking action
on the preamble and resolution en-
towering: the City Council to borrow
$40 900 With which to meet the curTeltt
expenses of the, city up-to May 31'
1s1s: The Alderman passed the pre-
Eaafn6ie and resolution last Tuesday afs
tefnoon. .s q =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03

Congressional chasing of William, q.
Rockefeller of the Standard Oil Co.,
with a subpoena of the money trust
investigators left the house "sleuths"
badly baffled today. The House lead
err confessed themselves cup in the
air." Reports that Rockefeller had
sailed for Bermuda or some other
foreign cline from Brunswick, Ga,
added to the complications here today.
Calling of meeting of the money
trust committee was considered by
Chairman Pujo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-03
Taft Goes to New York.

President Taft will hasten from his
annual reception to the diplomatic
CORDS at midnight tonight to- catch a
train for New York where tomorrow
night he i. scheduled as the principal
speaker at the great republican: re
habilitation" banquet to be held at the
Waldorf Astoria.