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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
MRS. HOUSTON DAVIS
TO GIVE A TEA

Mrs. George Houston Davis and Mrs
Earle Bremen win entertain at tea
Tuesday afternoon at q o'clock in COM
pliment to Miss Emma Mitchell, Mrs
Harden Fits and Miss Fletcher Nc
Carly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
nv MARION HARLAsD

cook 10 minutes. Take up just before
the potatoes begin to soften, add
dash of paprika. and serve. 1t is good
try 1t. MRS. K. s. c."
Thank you. we WILL and think of you
as we eat It, You know what we want
to make the housewives day useful
and interesting and have done your
part
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
Recipe for Crane Butter

i was greatly surprised to read In
your Corner that you had never heard
of grape butter. l have tested the in
closed and recommend it. To each
pound of grapes allow three fourths of
pound of sugar Wash the grapes.
put into preserving kettle, cover
bring to a boil. and cook until soft.
Rub through a colander to remove
stone and skins Ga tedious task). re-
turn Juice and pulp to the fire add
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Culture club will meet this morning
at 10 o'clock with Mrs John Sidney
White instead of with Mrs. Clifford
Adams, as stated in the calendar.
The Edgewood club will meet with Mrs.
Neal Wallace this afternoon.
Mrs. Elwyn Ballard will be hostess to
the Amaranth club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10

said Mrs. Stevens. I'm Paris at the Gaia
de Paris, and at the Jerdin de Paris,
the affairs are very delightful. These
places. you understand, are regular tea
rooms, just as the Gold Lion is here, and
every afternoon there, during certain
hours the time is given over to what
they call the tango tea l shall model
my teas by these; however, shall only
have one -Saturdays--for the
events. The tables are arranged along
the sides of the tea room, lovely flowers
and soft lights are used, and the daintiest
of chinaware while the middle of the
room is cleared for dancing. "A delicious
brew of tea is served with crullers,
sandwiches, crumpets and ices, and an
admission is charged, including dancing
and refreshments. 1t really affords a
delightful ending up of day when the
matinees are over, or shopping has been
finished, and think Birmingham will like
the idea immensely"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10

derson of Troy. president of the State
Federation OF Clubs; Miss Willie NJ. Allen,
Prof. James E. Thomas of the university
and DR.. j. II. Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10
MISS JONES ENTERTAINS
FOR MISS ALICE LYONS

Miss Florrie Jones will give a linen
shower this afternoon in compliment to
Miss Alice Lyons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-10

CONTINUED ON Page Tenn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
COMPANY LOSES CASE.
Verdict for $4,000 in Favor of the
Board Armstrong Company.

For the third time during the past
few weeks verdicts have been re-
turned in the Circuit Court for the
city against the New York Mutual
Lie Insurance Company. The first
suit was by Mrs. B. F. Board, who
sued to collect $500 upon the life of
her husband The jury in this case
br >ught in a verdict in her favor
ay arding her the amount claimed. The
Sc ,ond was returned in the favor of
tn Board Motor Truck Company VINO
ID for the recovery of $4,000 on a
life insurance policy upon the life
of the late B. F. Board, president
of the company, and held by the plain
til. The Board, Armstrong Company
ed for $4,000 and a verdict was
yesterday returned in favor of the
plaintiff. The three cases have been
appealed and will be taken to the Su-
preme Court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
TWENTY THOUSAND
JOIN STRIKERS
Garment Workers of Inter
national Union Vote to
Quit Work.
100000 ARE NOW OUT.
Woman Takes Full Charge of Move
r,ent-Her Chief Lieutenant Re-
Gently Released From Jail.

New York, Jan. l5.-The ranks Of
the striking garment workers and
allied trades were swelled today by
about 10000 dress and waist makers
who for nearly a week have been bal
loting on the question Of joining the
great walk out. This action followed
the decision of the officials of the In
terrational Ladies' Garment Workers
Union at a meeting last night when
the vote was reported and showed an
overwhelming majority in favor OF
the strike.
Today's walkou, by the dress and
vast makers brought the total Of
wol hers row on strike near the 16O,-
600 mark. 1t was the fourth walk
out in the series affecting the garment
industries of the city.
Girls in the waist and dress making
strike went to work today at the U.s.
ual hour, except in those shops where
yesterday the employers had antici-
patcd the strike by closing their
PLACES. According to the orders of
the union officials they were to work
to The appointed hour and then crop
the..r needles and shears, rise in a
bcdy and walkout.
Gertrude Barnum, of Chicago, gen.
elal organizer of the International
Laties' Carmen. Worker Union has
tax n full charge of the new strike.
Onc of the chief lieutenants is Jose
phi.,e Casey, who was jailed at Kala-
ma"oc, Mich, for her activities in the
successful corset makers strike there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Six United States Senators yester-
day were elected by the legislatures of
five States, Massachusetts,, Montana,
Michigan, Idaho, and Colorado. Three
of the newly chosen Senators come
to Washington for the first time. A
fourth. Representative John w.
Weeks, of Massachusetts, has been
elevated after long service in the
House. Two others were reelected.
Three of the newly elected Senators
are Democrats and three Republi-
cans, one of Progressive tendencies.
The new senator's and their states
are: John S. Shafroth, Democrat, of
Colorado. Charles S. Thomas, Demo-
crat, of Colorado: Thomas ] Walsh,
Democrat, Of Montana, John w.
Weeks Republican. of Massachusetts.
The two Senators reelected to office
are William Alden Smith, Republi-
can, of Michigan. William E. Borah,
Republican, of Idaho.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
ALEXANDRIA KINDERGARTEN.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Free kindergarten Board was, held
at the residence of Mrs. M. w.
O'Brien, on Tuesday afternoon. The
usual routine business was transact
ed. The directors take pleasure in
announcing that Miss Watkins, su-
pervisor of the Washington public
school kindergartens will lecture to-
morrow, at two-thirty, in the kinder
ga-ten room in Lee school. The pub
lie is invited.
The following contributions are
gratefully acknowledge: Mrs. E j..
Evans, five dollars. Mrs. R. Atkin-
son, Mrs. W. D. Wood. Mrs. G. v.
Peyton and Miss Louise House, one
dollar each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
CORRECT LIST OF OFFICERS.

The directors elected at the annual
stockholders meeting of the Alexan-
di ia National Bank, held yesterday,
wore as follows
Judge C. E. Nicol, VIM. B. Smoot,
John A. Marshall, T. C. Smith, E. L.
Cockrell. Clarence H. Rector, Grin G.
Staples, W. E. Balm, Howard w.
Smith, James NJ. Duncan. Afterwards
the board of directors met and elected
tk, following officers:
Judge C. E. Nicol, president.
VIM. 3. Smoot, vice-president.
John A. Marshall, vice-president.
r. C. Smith, vice-president and
CO ;hier.
J. L. Perry assistant cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
MARTIN AND PRoGREssIvEs.
De, lares Himself Supporter of Par.
tvs Progressive Policies.

President-elect Wilson's declara-
ton at Trenton that he will "pick
on:y Progressives" for the work of
the new administration, has brought
from Democratic leaders of the Sem
ate the prediction that the new Pres
ident will have the support of
United Democratic majority in the
Senate when he begins his presiden-
tia! term.
Senators Martin and Hoke Smith,
recognized as the leaders, Of the con-
flic:ing forces in the Senate, both re-
fus I'd to see in the speech Of the
Prcsident-el any special reference
to he situation in the senate and both
predicted a harmonious settlement Of
all differences.
" have not the slightest idea that
the President was making q
shot at the Senate or at any Demo
or; =" said Mr.. Martin in response
to 4 question. "He was simply sound
ing the railying cry of the party to
which he, of course, will expect all
Democrats to respond don't un-
de.stand why any Democrat should
be surprised at the declaration OF
Governor Wilson that he is in accord
wi h the progressive policies Of the
day I am sure he will find the
Democratic party in the Senate solid
ly with him in the views he expresses.
I certainly know of no dissent from
them. The Democrats in the Senate
will bend all of their energies toward
ca: rying out every plank in the pro-
grcssive platform adopted at Balti-
more. Personally, as a member Of the
subcommittee, I shared the work of
framing the platform, and l feel
that the honor Of the party is pledg-
ed to carry it out There certainly is
no tendency on the part of any DEM
oc, at in the Senate to depart from
it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
Flood in Ohio,

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 15.-The Ohio
liver at Cincinnati this morning was
at stage of 52.2 feet. According to
Weather forecaster Devreaux. the
flood will begi nto recede at the end
Of 48 hours.
Because of the collapse of two
buildings yesterday, weakened by the
flood waters, extra police guard to-
day patroled the flooded business sec
lion to watch for signs of weakening
walls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

OF those present could elect. Captain
Bryan then asked the Chair for a rul-
ling on how many members were nee
essary to constitute quorum ;ano
ON this the Chair ruled it required
nine. Captain Bryan then notified the
Chair that the effort to elect q
member from the First Ward, to I'LL
the vacancy without giving members
proper notice and time, made it nec-
essary that the six members who op-
posed this method of procedure, with
draw from the meeting. Messrs
Burke, Marshall, Birrell, Smith, Bry-
an and Spinks, hereupon immediately
withdrew from the Council chamber,
leaving the body without quorum.
Mr.. Williams suggested to the
president the propriety of having the
bolting members arrested and brought
back to the chamber but Mr.. Brum-
back declared shat it was not neces-
sary to take such drastic steps.
Mr.. Williams thereupoon insisted
that those remaining should proceed
tc transact business, but the Chair
ruled that he quorum was broken and
therefore, nothing further could be
done. Mr.. Brockett, however, in the
meantime, made an attempt to secure
the attendance of MIR. Graham VINO
was absent, but being unable to get
Mr.. Graham, the remaining members
dispersed.
It was rumored that either Samuel
w. Pitts, William Jorg, or John Lead
beater would be placed in nomination
to fill Mr.. Yates position but as the
members who were attempting to en-
gineer the election have not taken; the
public into their confidence&it.is not
known as yet whom they intended 0
elect.
1t is now predicted by some mem
bers that as soon as the vacancy IN
the First ward is filled to the satisfac-
tion of the majority the strangely de-
ferred resignation of Mr.. Swan will
be Forthcoming, and this will be fol-
lowed by the resignation of another
member from another ward which va
cancy will be filled in like manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

PEACE OUTLOOK DARK
Balkan and Turkish Plenipotentiaries
Have Baggage Packed and Ready to
Leave London.

London, Eng, Jan. l5.-If the "wal
| map" as it is seen in London does not
shift, Turkeya and the Balkan allies
will be fighting again on the Chatal-
ia lines about Sunday. The protocol
signed at Baghtce that four days no
tice must be given by either side de-
string to terminate the armistice.
Should the allies decide formally to
declare the Balkan war renewed, the
time limit would not expire until
Saturday night.
From all that was known here to-
day the outlook for peace was dark.
The peace ENJOYS of the Balkan state
had not receded from their declaration
made yesterday that they would ad-
viss their governments formally to
declare the war against Turkey re-
sumed simultaneously with the pres
ertation by the ambassadors at Con-
stantinople of the great powers note
to the Porte.
Turks and Balkan plenipotentiaries
had not quit London, but it was known
that they had their luggage in readi-
ness to catch the first tranccontinen-
tai train and boats on expected tele-
graphic advices from their ministers.
The ambassadors met with Sacre-
tary Sir Edward Grey, of the foreign
Office, but they were without instruc-
tions to take decisive steps.
1t was learned from a semi official
source close to the foreign office taat
the Balkan plenipoten5iaries had
agreed to the proposal of the great
powers that the fortified city of Sou
tsri be included in autonomous AL
bania.
Constantiiople, Jan. 15.-The grand
Council of the Empire. called by Kai-
nil Pasha, Grand Vizer, to pass on the
question of making peace or continu-
ing the war with the Balkan states
was postponed today. to await the
presentation to the Porte Of the note
prepared by the great powers.
1t is believed to be practiclly fore
gone conclusion that the council will
d eide for war because the young
Turks will control it and it was be-
liaved to be certain that Kailim Pasha
and the entire cabinet will resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

MEMORY IS IMPAIRED.
Declares He is Unable to Remember
Details of Transactions Between
Trust Company and Mercantile.

C. Jonss Rixey. former president
and treasurer of the Virginia Safe
Deposit and Trust Corporation which
closed its doors two years ago, and
who now is an inmate of the Western
State Asylum for the Insane, was
brought to Alexandria this morning to
testify in the case of Lewis Hooff,
former general manager of the Mer-
camille Railway and Building and
Loan Association whose trial for
grand larceny from the trust company
is now in progress before the Cor
poratign Court.
tn Iecision to bring MIR. Rixey
here was made last night after Com
.1nonwealth Attorney Brent had failed
to prove by former employees of the
Trust Company that the note of $7Oc
by which Mr.. Hootf had secured the
money from the Trust Company had
been discounted by reason Of nine
shares of stock Of the Mercantile
which was attached as collateral and
which the Commonwealth claims is
worthless.
A TELEGRAM was sent to the asylum
at Staunton and Mr.. RiXay arrived
here at 10 o'clock under charge of
Guard S. P. McCorkle. He was plac-
ed on the stand shortly after mis- ar
rival in the court room. The attor-
neys for Mr.. Hooff entered a plea
that Mr.. Rixey was not competent
to testify but their motion was over
ruled by Judge Barley
The former banker who was once
leading figure in the social and fl
nancial life of Washington and Alex
andria sat with bowed head during
the proceedings. When placed on the
stand he answered the few questions
which were put to him in monosyll-
ables. When asked if he understood
the nature of an oath he answered in
The, affirmative but when questioned
regarding the ansactions in which
.Mr. Hcoff was interested he said he
could not remember.
Mr.. Rixey was only on The stand a
few minutes and Mr.. Brent was unable
to secure any information from him.
There seemed to be but little change
in either hsi mental or physical
condition since the last time he ap-
peared in Alexandria.
After he was excused he returned to
Rammel's Hotel and left this after
noon for Staunton.
Among the witnesses called in the
case today were Harry D. Kirk, Geo.
w. Robinson, Howard ". Smith and
Douglass Stuart
The Commonwealth completed its
case at II o'clock and the defense an
nouncsd that they would place no
witnesses on the stand.
At 2:30 p. M, court resumed ses-
sion and the instructions to the jury
we're taken up. At $3.50 Mr.. Brent
commenced the opening speech for
the Commonwealth. He will be fol-
lowed by Mr.. Lee and Mr.. Jeffries.
The case will be given to the jury
about 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

It was after nine o'clock last night
when the Board of Aldermen adjourn
ed, although most of the time was
consumed in a recess while waiting
:or business from the lower board.
All the members save Mr.. Ogden were
present.
A report of the special committee
TO whom had been referred the recent
increase in rates on the Washington
Virginia Railway was received from
the Common Council. The committee
reported that the work for which it
had been appointed had been finished
and asked to be discharged. The
lower board, however, concluded to
continue the committee.
Mr.. Ballenger suggested that as
The committee had been continued, it
would be we'll for the members to i'm
press upon the officials of the COM
oany the need of new rolling stock.
The cars had patent windows, which
could not be kept up in summer nor
down in winter.
Mr.. Summers also suggested that the
State Corporation Commission be re-
quested to see that in future when the
Railway Company intends to increase
rates that the company give reason
able notice in advance.
Mr.. 'Ballenger said the recent no.
tice had come through he Interstate
Commerce Commission, and could
have been known in advance.
Mr.. Field stated that the company
had posted the proposed increase 30
days in advance.
The action of the Common Council
was finally concurred in by a unani-
nous vote.
Mr.. Summers introduced an ordi-
nance to authorize the Alexandria
Fertilizer and Chemical Company to
fill in the dock at the foot of Queen
street. He said he had been request
ed by Mr.. Ogden, who was absent, to
introduce the ordinance and request
the board to pass it at once, as the
company desired to proceed with the
work Immediately.
President Marbury thought the ord;-
nance should be referred, as did also
Mr.. Field.
The ordinance was finally referred
to the committee on streets and gene
raj laws. =, -
! A resolution appropriating S235 for
the purpose of papering, and making
other repairs at the station house was
received from the Common Council,
that board having passed the same. .
! Mr.. Field said ne resolution should
be referred, and moved noncurrence
in the action of the lower board.
| After an interchange of opinion the
action of the Common Council was
non-concurred in and the paper re-
Iferred to the committees on finance
and public property. j,s'2 41.,& =
i A petition from the Alexandria Free
Il kindergarten asking an appropra-
; .lon of $500 fonthe. purposes, ofvthe or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
PETITION FOR PARDON.

= petition to President Taft request
in.t him to commute the sentence of
H. Linden Wheatley, of this city, a
former mailing clerk in the city post
Office, sentenced TO serve two years in
the Atlanta penitentiary for rihing a
decoy letter, is being circulated in the
city. 1t is being circulated by Syl-
vester A.. Breen by request. t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
REFUSES The petition
Supreme Court of Appeals Will Not
Hear Petition to Reopen
Allen Case
Especial Dispatch to Gazette.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 15.-The Su-
preme Court of Appeals has refused
the petition to rehear the cases of
Floyd and Claude Allen, the Carroll
county gunner, who are to die on
Friday next. 1t is possible that the
Governor will respite the men for
a few days, but he will not commute
tie sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

The mystery Of the non-appearance
of John Compton, who was to have
married Miss Nettie Lambert, at the
hoursaet for the wedding. has been
explained by the finding of Compton's
lifeless body at the top of Spruce
Mountain, Pendleton county, W. Va,
buried in a snowdrift. This is one Of
the coldest spots in West Virginia.
The bride-elect was dressed in her
wedding Gown, the preacher and the
guests were present at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lambert, but
after waiting for hours the party dis
persed. All save Miss Lambert
thought Compton had changed his
mind, but she never lost faith and de-
clarsd, 81 know if he is living he
will come to me-" An investigation
was begun and it was found Compton
had left the Horton lumber camp,
whare he was employed. but in the
darkness became lost in the snowdrlft
and froze to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
CARDINALS VS.. FORT MYER.

The Cardinals will meet the Fort
NJ ;er basketball team at Armory Hall
or Saturday next, January 18th, 1913.
A fast game is promised as Fort
Myer has a good quint, and the Car
dinals are in first class shape, have
an unusually strong "fve" and have
been returned victors in three games
they have so far played this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

A group of clergymen from some OF
New York City's best-known church
es told hundreds of striking garment
workers in mass meeting yesterday
that the public was with them and
victory would soon reward them.
Among the speakers was Cannon Geo.
w. Douglas, of the Cathedral of St.
John the Divine. The strikers thus
eyhorted, declared they would remain
firm in their demand for better wa
ges and sanitary working quarters.
The strike order calling out $4,000
girls employed by shirtwaist manu-
facturers yesterday, will be issued to-
cay. This will bring the total num-
Der of strikers up to approximately
100000, the leaders claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
Johnson not to be Deprived of Liberty

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Jack Johnson
will not be deprived of his liberty be-
cause of his departure for Canada
Monday night Federal Judge Carp
enter today refused the motion of
Federal authorities to set aside the
pugilist's bonds of $4,000 and Jail
him as a fugitive from justice to
await trial on the charge of violating
TIE Mann White Slave Act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
Pawnbroher Found Dead.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 15.-Geo.
Sander, a wealthy pawnbr"ker was
found dead on the floor of his store to-
div with a bullet hole in his haad.
The police believe that he was mu1-
dsred and that robbery was the my.
'tse- The safe was found open but
cr:'Fained only So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
BANK OFFICERS ELECTED,

The directors of the First Nation
al Bank organized today and elected
the following officers to Sc rye during
th7 year 1913. Gardner L. Boothe,
p, sident; M. B. Harlow, vice-pres-
idcnt; George E. Warfeld, cashier;
J. Johnson Green. assistant cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15
MISSIONARY MEETING TOMOR.
ROW.

The semi-anual missionary meeting
Of the Lavras Workers of the Second
Presbyterian Church will be held to-
nc row afternoon at; three o'clock. An
address, will be made by returned
missionary and the public is cordially
invited to attend. - = .a' r.fr-f . q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

At meetig of the board if direc-
tors of the Commercial National
Bank of Washington yesterday a
srlit occurred resulting in 13 of the
directors withdrawing and organlz-
ing "a new bank to be known as the
Federal National Bark. The directors
who withdrew met last night and per-
fscted plans for the organization OF
the new corporation. The withdraw
al of directors was due to disagree
ment over the election ticket. Certain
interests supported one faction, as op-
posed to the one put forward by Ell
dridge E. ordan, vice-preaident OF
the bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

Mr. Joseph Lowenbach has left for
Cincinnati, Ohio, where he will spend
month with his sister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-15

Martha E. En:wisle, mother of John
W Entwisle, deceased, qualified as
exccutrix in the Circuit Court yester-
day.