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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
c'rRIk ERS ROUTED.
Fugitivcs Carry Away Wounded,
While Deputies Round Prls-
OncrS.

Rcebling. n. j., March l3.-Sevcral
striking section men are belieed to
have been wounded in riot yesterday
afternoon. when GO strikers attacked
a work train, drove off 80 strike
breakers and guards and held posses
sion until they in turn were driven out
by Pennsylvania Railroad officers in
pitched battle in which at least 200
sho. were exchanged. AS the strik-
crs .atreated down the River road be-
fore the deputies revolvers, several
men were Iimping and cheers were
helped along By their companions.
Disorder broke OUT again when
passenger trains were stoned while
passing a bridge where i crowd had
concregated. Sheriff Jordan, who had
just sworn in 81 deputies at Borden
town, was . passenger on one of the
tlains attacked and he sent detail
TO arrest the gang. Ten men were
captured among them Lecarte De-
groS Sc, who, it is alleged. had opened
the battle by firing at Robert Bankey,
of C4mden, leader of the railroad Off
GERS. The bullet Scraped the crown
Of Bankey's hat. Another prisoner
was Somers Pitrman, OF Bordentown.
who has a wife and five small child
rem. The ten were taken to Burling-
ton and later sent to the county Jal!
By trolley. Rioting and assault we're
charged against nire and attempt to
mur 'er against Degrosse.
An armed camp for strike-breakerS
was established at the East Burling-
ton freight yards last night, and al!
work trains and crews from the Tren
ton Division were taken there under
heavy guards. A quarter of mile Of
extla siding was laid in few hours
to accommodate the extra trains, IN
viii !, 300 men slept tonight, while
armed pickets patroled the tracks and
vicinity. Rumors that strikers had
dvn mite and would attempt to eX-
piode it under the cars caused much
uneasinesS among the men.
Division Supervisor +. J. Potter, IN
charge of the camp. said Burlington
had been selected and would be the
headquarters for the work trains IN
til the strike is settled, because of the
distance from towns in which most Of
the strikers live. Linemen are in
stal,:ng an electric light system to
keen The entire camp brilliantly IL
Illuminated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
DEATH PENALTY FOR PASTOR
Rev. Marion Capps Convicted of
Burning Three of His Children.

Guilty of burning to death three of
his six motherless children, Rev. Ma
rion Capps, a Methodist minister of
Fort Smith, Ark, last night was SEN
fenced to pay the death penalty by a
jury in the circuit court. He received
the verdict with the same marked in
difference that has characterized his
demeanor throughout the trial.
Three ballots were required before
the verdict was reached. Capps was
charged with tying his children to an
oil-soaked bed. Two perished in the
flames while third died after escap-
ing from the house. A daughter,
Bertha, aged Is, and son, Ellis, aged
IA, swore that when they awoke they
found themselves held fast in their
bed, which was saturated with coal
oil. They were forced to wait, they
testified, until the flames burned the
rope before they could escape.
The girl told the jury that when
the flames awoke her she discovered
her father leaving the bed room,
which he locked, she asserted. The
boy also swore that after he had es-
capped his father told him that if he
did not return into the building to
rescue the remaining dying children
he would tie him hand and foot and
throw him into the flames.
The testimony of the children was
largely responsible for their fathers
conviction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
TO DECORATE BANK.

Workmen today commenced the
erection of the scafolding in the in
terror of the Citizens National Bank
so that art decorators can begin thelf
work of decorating the ceiling and
walls CT the interior of the bank build
ing. =,
Carroll Pierce, Vice President OF
The Citizens Bank, stated that the
Du Praws, the well-known aftistR
decorators of Baltimore, are to 90 'h'
decorative work. The general schem'
is to color the walls to harmonlze VIII
the gold and colored tints OF the cen
ing which will make the Citizens Ma
tional Bank one of the finest decora
ted bank buildings in the State OF Vlr
ginia.
Other Improvements have been MAD
at the bank. The private desk OF MI
Pierce now has a railing about
with access to the private Office in tn
rear, while another desk is to Be place
within the railing in the lobby of tn
bank, facilitating the handling e
business with customers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
NEARING COMPLETION.
1restle Running Into City Gas Works
Will Soon be Ready For Use.

The treStle over which coal will
pass into. the premises of the city gas
works is practically completed, and
ir short time the city will be enjoy
ing a convenience which should have
been provided many years ago. En-
eincs will be run over the track tres
tie on Saturday.
The trestle extends south 700 feet
from Montgomery street. and crosses
Oronoco street into the premises of
the gas works to the coal bin.
Heretofore coal used at the works
has reached Lee streets in cars and
wheebarrows had to be used in trans
por.ing it from the cars into the gas
house property, a tedious and labor
ious process. When the trestle shall
have been put in use the coal will be
dumped from cars into the bin.
1t is calculated that the city will
save the cost incurred in three years.
The city is to pay one-ha!f the cost OF
construction and the Southern Rail-
wav the other half It's approx
mate cost will be $1,000, but it is
suggested that the work will be done
at less figure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

STOCK CONFISCATED.
Miss Alice Hocken, Alleged Incendi-
AIRY, Found by Policemen at the
Place and Arrested.

London March 13.-The arsenal
of the Paskhurst militants suffragettes
was discovered early today when the
police raided studio at % Campden
Hill Gardens.
Large quantities of corrosive acid
PHOSPHORUS, and other destructive
stuffs that the women used in the let
ter-box outrages were found, together
with wire cutters and hammers, used
in their telephone and telegraph at
tacks; f1ints for striking sparks and
several false automobile identified
ton plants were among the things
found.
The den was found by accident. The
police were searching for Miss Olive
Hockin, wanted for setting fire to
the Roehampton Golf Club pavilion
recently. They were told that Miss
Hockin lived in the studio, and when
they called to arrest her, they found
all the implements used in the suffra-
gette warfare, with the exception of
bombs.
Miss Hockin was arrested and lock-
ed up to await hearing and the Ear
senal" was confscated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
Suicide Menu.

Atlanta, Ca, March 13.-Here's a
new and delightful way of suicide: In
stead of taking carbolic acid, shoot
ing yourself in the heart or dashing
your brains out from the top of a
tall skyscraper, just indulge regularly
for a short time in the following
menu for luncheon.
Sliced tomatoes with sugar.
Roast pork with apple sauce.
Ice cream for dessert.
Sounds like a pleasant way to die,
doesn't it? It is the method recon-
mended by scientist here. He says
lots of Atlantans are preparing to
give themselves to the undertaken by
lust that method. The combination,
he says, is sure to lead to an early
and untmely grave, and death oy
that means, hs says, is not nearly SC
pleasant as it sounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
JULIUS VOLTS SALE.

The price slashing shoe sale of
julius Wolf has proven great sue
cess. One woman purchased II pairs
of shoes for use of the children in her
family, and another customer pur
chased IL pairs of ladeis' and child
ren's shoes. Mr.. Wolf states he was
20 well pleased with the success of
this sale that he intends to hold an
other Just as soon as he can secure an
additional lot of sample shoes from the
manufacturer at discount prices. The
presers sale will continue as long as
the stock lasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
RENEWED HIS BOND.

Eugene E. Fisher, who was recently
arrested and taken before United
States Commissioner Foster IN Fred
ericksburg on the charge of non-sup-
port of his family, in Washington, D.
C., and who was released upon oono
of $1,000 for his appearance before
r. W. P. Garnett, U. S. Commissioner
in this city, was brought before the
latter this morning. His bond was
renewed for sixty days unit, requlsl-
ton papers shall have been made out
in Washington and received L: Cover
nor Mann. The accused refused &c
appear in Washington where the al
legged offense was committed. Fisher
SAYS he was resident of Alexandra
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

RIVER FRONT SCARE.
Quick Action Prevents What Might
Have Proven Disastrous Conna.
CATION at the Quaker City.

Philadelphia, March l3.-The Mer-
chants and Miners Steamship Persian
was almost completely destroyed, the
German cruiser Bremen was badly
scorched and section Of the Della
ware river water front threatened
with destruction early today by
flames which originated or the Per-
sian Only quick action by two fire
boats, several tugs and dozen en-
CINE companies prevented serious
confagration The after-docks Of the
Persian were burned to the STEEL hulk
and she has tied firmly in the mud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
American Financier Percep-
tibly Enfeebled by His
Late Illness.
TOOK TRAIN FOR ROME
Urged 10 Continue Voyage to New
York, But Insists on Visiting Ger
tain European Capitals.

Nayes, March 13.-J. P. Morgan
perceptiiblity enfeebaed by his Latest
illness arrived at Naples today abroad
the White Star Liner Adriatic, and de-
spite strenuous protests Of his rela-
tives, friends. physicians and nurses.
boarded special train for Rome.
Herbert Satterlee, son-in-law OF
Morgan urged the fnancier to contin-
ue the voyage to New York aboard the
Adriatic, but he insisted on going to
Rome, and may perhaps visit other
cities of Europe before returning
home.
Further than Rome, the Morgan it
inerary was not known when the party
left Naples today.
In Rome, it was learned from men,
bers of the party, Morgan hopes to
arrange an audience with King Vic
tor Emanuel. He will also try to see
Kaiser Wilhelm in Berlin and King
lIeOrEe Ill LOIluOIl USlOlS iSluiH' w
America.
The fnancier also will arrange to
meet the leading santiquarians and
Egyptologists of Europe, some OF
whom are his most valued personal
friends.
A member of the Morgan party said,
on landing, that Morgan, because OF
his recent illness and advancing years,
realized that in all probability ne
would never again visit the continent,
and so, in spite fthe protests Of his
relatives and physicians had de-
tern1ined on q farewell leave taking
of the monarchs and solons, who have
been his friends.
"His physicians assure US that Mr..
Morgan will recover completely after
O few weeks of absolute rest in Rome"
said his son-in-law, Herbert Satter-
lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
COURT NOTES.

In TIE Circuit Court for the city to-
day final decree was entered IN the
case of Flora VI. Beach vs.. Charles d.
Beach, granting to the plaintiff dl-
vorce from the defendant upon the
ground of desertion. She was also
givcn the custody of her daughter.
In the case Of F. ?. Russell W.. the
Colonial Portland Cement Company 4
decree was entered confirming the re-
port of Norvell /. Henley, and ap-
pointing the latter special commits
s;orer to sell certain property IN
James City county, Va. and make
distribution Of proceeds among those
entitled thereto. e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
LOST FIFTEEN DOLLARS.

Thomas Baggett, of Accotink, came
20 this city this morning for purpose
of profting by the sale Of furnish
ing goods at low price advertised by
one Of our merchant. Upon arriving
at the store he found the place crowd
ed within and without, and, according
to the statement, he made to the po-
lice, while he was being crowded from
side to side, a shohbag in which he had
placed fifteen dollars was taken from
his pocket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
MRS. COX'S RECITAL.
Much Interest is Been Exhibited by
Music Lovers in Concert.

Much Interest is Been Exhibited by
Music Lovers in Concert.
The concert to be given at Norton
Memorial on the evening of Marcn
25tb for the benefit Of the mission OF
the Good Shepherd, is awakening a
great deal of interest among music
lovers Mrs. Anne Staunton Cox, OF
Wa shinpton, will give song recital
assisted by Mr.. Harris Franklin whose
rich baritone voice fingers in the
hos rts of so many Alexandrians as a
sweet and ineffacable memory. Little
Miss Hida Snyder. who by her re-
ma ,.kable skill, has on previous occa-
sions interested our music LOVING
public, will play one or more Se'cc-
tions Mrs. Cox is the widow OF the
late Rev. James Henry Cox, VINO
Iabored so faithfully for the es-
Establishment Of the mission,-ahd has
achieved success in the musical
world not only in this country, but IN
ireland. the land of her blrth--and
in Germany, where her voice received
its thorough and beautiful training.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
VAUDEVILLE AT LYCEUM.

The ST. Mary's Sunday School B
r. Clubs are organizing an evenings
entertainment with vaudeville to be
eiven on April End in Lyceum Hall
and the soldier boys of Fort Wash,
inrton, under the direction of Chap,
lain Rev. Father Feri, will be the at
traction. Among the soldiers are
MANY classy entertainers and the pick
of them will be brought by the Clut
for their entertainment. Proceeds fol
Athletic Fund. Tickets can be hac
from the members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

A meeting last night of Sarepta
Lodge of Odd Fellows, the second de-
gree was conferred by the officers Of
Potomac Lodge. At the conclusion of
the initiation several speeches were
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
NEW STAND.

Mr.. J. A. Weech has opened stand
at the city market under the name of
J. A. Kelch and Company, where ne
will handle complete line of the best
food products, cooked meats, sausage
and condiments. His friends will be
nleased to see him succeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

IS RICHMOND BANKER.
Selection of Williams Follows Visit
Today of Senators Martin and
Swanson to White House.


ton Williams, Of Virginia was today
appointed assistant secretary Of the
treasury by President Wilson. TIL
formal announcement of his appoint.
ment was given out by the President
shortly following a visit today by
Senators Martin and Swanson of Vir-
ginia.
The new assistant secretary of the
treasury is member of the banking
house of Williams Sons, Of Richmond
Virginia, an old established organiza-
ton. He created the Seaboard Air
Line Railroad system and was for a
long time it's president
There are three assistant secre-
taries of the Treasury, and it was as
sumed that Williams would become
first assistant, vice Robert o. Bailey.
1t was generally understood that
another Virginan, Robert W. Wooley,
former newspaperman, Investigator
for the Stanley steel committee, and
one Of the authors Of the Demo-
cratic campaign text books, would
also be appointed to post equal in
rank to an assistant secretaryship.
Mr.. Wooley is a well known newspa-
per and magazine writer of Washing
ton. He was employed at the Demo-
cratic headquarters in New York dur
ing the last campaign, and was eS-
pecially prominent in preparing the
campaign textbook. He is about 40
years of age, married Miss Trenholm,
of South Carolina, and lives in Fair
fax county, Virginia. Mr.. Wooley
was recently candidate for secretary
of the Senate, but withdrew from the
race. He is native Of Kentucky
and is connected with many of the
best known families of the State.
Neither Martin nor Swanson would
make any comment on their visit or
discuss the reported "split" in Virgil
MIA patronage, and particularly
whether Thomas Nelson Page or JOS
eph Z. Willard should be named for
diplomatic posts.
That Senators Martin and Swanson
of Virginia have definite under
standing that Robert w. Wooley will
be appointed assistant secretary Of
the treasury was reported at the
White House today, following the
Virginian's conference with President
Wilson. Neither Senator would dis
cuss the breach in the party in the
Old Dominion state over patronage,
and particularly over the factional
fight to have Joseph E. Willard nam
ed as ambassador as against Thom-
as Nelson Page, the author.
President Wilson this afternoon
nominated:
Edwin F. Sweet, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, to be assistant secretary of
comerce.
Franklin D Roosevelt of New York,
to be assistant secretary of the navy.
Beverly T. Galloway, of Washing
ION, D. c., to be assistant secretary
of Agriculture.
John E. Edgerton, of New York, to
he purchasing agent of the postof-
flee department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

The police department is preparing
Tor the semi-annual inspection by the
Mayor and police commissioners which
will be held on April 18th. An order
was given today for the summer uni
forms. There will be no changes from
the uniform used last season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
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uvUAL BREVITIES.

In the Corporation Court this morn
ing a deed was placed on record
transferring from Phoebe A. Mankin
to William H. and Margaret Helms,
house and lot at the northwest cor
ner of Lee and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

New Worthwhile searching for a
wallot containing $4,000 in bills and
checks, wealthy Fifth avenue jew
eler. attracted by the bark of his fox
terrier, discovered that the animal
had found the purse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
Hollis Elected Senator.

Concord, n. H., March 13.-Henry
+. Hollis, Democrat, was today elect
ed United States Senator from New
Hampshire, receiving 1S9 votes with
1856 necessary for election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

A despairing cry of "I can hold out
only week longer" was sent in ci-
pher by wireless yesterday from Shu-
kri Pasha, the Turkish commander
of Adrianople, to his superior officer
in Constantinople Shukri, who has
held out for many months against the
hundreds of siege guns Of the Bull
garians and Servians,is said to have
informed the Porte in his message
that Adrianople is practically at the
end of its supplies of food and ammu-
milton, while there is much sickness,
especially scurvy and intestinal dis
orders, which are ravaging the ranks
of the defenders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
LECTURE TOMORROW NIGHT.

An address on foreign travel will
be delivered at the meeting Of the
Mems Club of St. Paul's Church, which
will be held tomorrow night at 8
O'Clock in the parish hall, corner of
Duke and Pitt street. All male mem
bers of the congregation are invited
to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

The Imperial Motor Tire Company
has been incorporated in this city with
:. capital of 100000 to 100000. The
officers are F D. Geraghty, president;
f. a. Garlock, vice president and N.
r. Wiggan, secretary of Washing
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
TELEGRAPH BREYITIES.

New York.-In order to obtain di-
vorce from her husband whom she
married in 1896, DR.. Isabella Ham
mond is studying law. She intends to
conduct her own case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

George S. French mas been elected
president and Robert l.. Payne, secre-
tary and treasurer of the Alexandria
Fertilizer and Chemical Company, by
the board of directors who held q
meeting yesterday. Mr.. French sue
cceds the late John p Robinson, and
Mr.. Payne succeeds Mr.. French.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

The Circuit Court closed its March
session today, Judge J. B. T. Thorn
ton coming from Manassas to sign the
necessary papers and wind up the
business of this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

The members of the Columbia Steam
Fire Enignc Company are TO hold a
special oyster supper Monday evening,
March 18th. Possibly new entertain
ment will be arranged for that even
ing to add interest to the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

Mr.. John P. Hortsman. and daugh-
ter Margaret. of Lancaster, Ohio, are
guests of their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. F. Chichester, of 1901 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

Finding her husband with a woman
who gave her name as Mrs. l.. A.
Howell in a flat in Memphis, Tenn,
last night, Mrs. August Schieber op-
ened fire upon them with pistol.
Schieber, who is president of lum-
5er company was so badly wounded
that he died soon after. The woman
was wounded in the right arm. Mrs.
Schieber was arrested at her home
shortly after the shooting. Schieber,
who was reputed to be wealthy, went
to Memphis several years ago from
Mount Vernon, Ind. He was about
So years of age. Mrs. Howell is said
to have fomerly lived in Vincannes,
Ind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

President Wilson's proclamation as
sembling the Sixty-third Congress IN
special session will fix April as the
date and suggest that the revision OF
the tariff should be the only subject
given consideration. These facts be-
came known yesterday following a
conference between President Wilson
and Representative Oscar W. Under
wood, the Democratic leader of the
House. 1t was originally the inten-
ton of President Wilson to call Con-
yress together on or about April l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

Canton Alexandria, No. /, Patri-
archs Militant, will hold an important
meeting tonight in their lodge room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

FOR sALE-3O tor good hay Apply
to B. F. Baggett. - ''