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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13


theatre in the northeastern section OF
Philadelphia sat in wonder at the
sudden stopping of a moving picture
being displayed on the screen yester-
day, an investigation by attaches OF
rne house resulted in the GiscoNercy
that operator had ben electrocuted.
His body was found stretched across
an electric switchboard in the little
room in which the machine was To-
Gated. The dead man, Frederick
Schmidstetter, 43 years of age, was
an experienced operator and the
manner in which he came into con-
tact with the live wire is mystery.
NJ. O. Huglund, aged 45 years, and
Nels Larsen, 40, were found dead SIT
ting in an automobile in their automo-
bile, repair shop at Minneapolis yes
terday: Gas fumes from the engine
are believed to have caused their
deaths last night.
Two militant suffragette meetings
last night, one at Edenbridge Kent,
and the other at Radlett, Hertford-
shire. England, were broken up by
onponents of the cause. At Eden,
bridge, the wall behind the platform
was bespatterl by fusilade Of eggs.
The platform was stormed and the
police were called out to restore or
der. At Radlett, the din of the shout
ing, singing, apd ringing OF bells was
maintained for nearly an hour, and
hardly word of the speeches could
be heard.
Governor Cole L. Blease, of South
Carolina, has been advised by Colum-
bias city council that the fines OF
Ss.75 and S15.75 paid by his negro
chauffeur in recorders court on
charges of exceeding the speed limit
will not be returned, although the
governor has issued full pardons fol
the chauffeur, and ordered the fine:
remitted. The chief Of police refuses
to comply with the order until the
city attorney made ruling on thE
governors authority to take this ac
ton. The city attorney reported t.
| the city council that in his opinion
the pardons are not valid or binding
and the council has sent the opinion
to the governor.
Mrs. Louise Jeffrys and Natalie
Jeffryes, the wife and daughter Of Dr.
Wyman Jeffreys, Scotchman, VIII
served some time as an army surgeon
in as American civil war, committe
eui,.;t!e Tuesday 4 pond near 90
!, dalning, Serrey. Dr.. Jefreys, whe
he Identified the bodies, said he serv
t ed 9. long tim N the United State
, ar.ny, and fought in three wars. H
| 4. ll:re! that h.s wife suffered fror
. i, it,einstiofas. md that his daughte
f wss operwrousf9j by constant attend
aasa on s.r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

NJ. O. Huglund, aged as years, and
Nels Larsen, 40, were found dead sit
ting in an automobile in, their automo-
bile, repair shop at Minneapolis yes
teraay.' Gas fumes from the engine
are believed to have caused their
deaths last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-13

Tomorrow high-tides-l:35 am,
and ll:39 p. m.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
ORPHAN BOY
LOST HIS JOB;
TEMPTED and FELL.

Kenniare, N. d., Aug. 29.--Duncan
Macdonald, a young Scotch orphan
lad from Regina. CAM working In the
fields near Flaxton, lost his job and
met with disaster following a severe
hail storm which beat down. and des-
troyed the crops in that vicinity.
The downhearted lad started walk
Ing to Renmare and when ne got SIN
miles south Of BoWbells his throat pc @
came parched from trudglng IN eie
hot sun and he stopped at Iar1n-
house for drink Of water ne Tap
ped at the door, but no one was q.
home Tbo pump in the yard was OUT
of order, so he pushed open the dooL
and entered the house. He TOOK ms nls
drink Of water and was about 70 leave
when his eyes caught sight OF solile
iaruairy an the table-a watch, orace-
iet and ring, Remembering tnat ne
bad little money Of his own, the iau
was tempted by the sight OF the Valu-
ables and took them. .oa
Leaving the farm house, ne .I ~,
on past Kenmare on his way 70 WI
not where he expected 10 set 49, W.
and sell the jewels. a few mlies = ,.u,.t L,,nt
3 Kenmare his conscience began 10 nuf'
4 Mn, Ha stopped walking to Mlnot'
turned around and retraced ms sieps s
in the direction Of the home ne nav
robbed. intending to put the Valuaoles
back where he found them.
In the meantime the owner OF t,ie
Z Parrnlo1se had returned and noted the
loss Of the valuables. He sWore out
warrant for the boys arrest on the
charge of burglary in the third de-
gree. The lad was caught at kenmare
and taken before Justice Bruce ran
rney. to whom he told his story. All
those who heard the story were al
fected by it, as Macdonald is clean.
honest looking lad with blue eyes, tair
skin ana reddish brown hair he Is
II years of age, but is underslzeo ana
looks much younger: 49,,
The Judge bound the lad over to the
district court in Minot Tor trlaL oehore
Judge X. E. Leighton. u
r. Keith, an attorney at henmare.
became interested in the lad, VINO told
al, earnest and straightforward story,
declaring it was the first Wrongdolng
in his life. Keith induced Rev. A. ~.
Still juvenile court officer, to take
charge of thesboy.
1t is believed that through the
states attorney and the humane OF :
ficers the case may be settled out or
court and work will probably. be Sc
cured for the lad in the vicinity or
Minot.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
. NEWS OF The NORTHWEST
MARY FROM MlNOT
RAISED A RIOT

Grand Forks, N. D.. Aug. BINARY
from Minot' tore things loose at the
Great Northern railway depot late
Wednesday afternoon.
She blew into town from Fargo on
the Northern Pacific, and. stopped at
East Grand Forks in transit AS a
consequence when she arrived at the
Great Northern depot she was lit up
with 500 candle power illumination.
She wanted trunk. She didn't have
any check for same, but was going to
have, one anyway or know the reason
why. When no trunk was forthcom-
ing she announced her intention of
cleaning up the force in the baggage
room.
Mary is a husky female, and before
long she had the entire force Of bag
gage smashers climbing the walls for
safety. The agent heard the rumpus
and cautiously looked In the door.
Then he turned a riot call into the po-
lice station.
Several cops hurried to the scene
and finally managed to corral Mary,
whom they recognized as an old friend.
She was kept at the police station all
night and yesterday was tenderly
placed on board a train bound for the
magic city.
Mary has been arrested here on
several occasions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
ENDERLIN BOY
KILLED In RUNAWAY

Enderlin, N. D.. Aug. 2s.-Ernest
Van Houten. a young man about II
years of age. was killed here. He was
engaged in hauling grain from the Ole
Christianson farm west or town to the
Farmers elevator here. Just as he
was leaving the elevator he dropped
one of his lines and the team ran
away.
After running about a block one OF
the horses struck an iron tying rod
killing 1t instantly. At the same time
the young man was thrown under the
wagon with the result that his skull
was crushed and he died in a few
minues. He leaves an aged mother
residing at Ladysmith, Wis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
DAKOTA RUSTLER
FACING CHARGES

Belle Fourche, s. D., Aug. 20. - On
the. charge of horse stealing, Henry
George, better known as "Baldy."
must face trial on five different
counts, cr VII. he is now in the
Meade county Jail and unable to fur
nish bail. George was traced through
the, northern part Of this state and
North Dakota by Deputy Sheriff Skutt
of Sturgis and finally arrested. 1t
was learned that Hettinger, N. D., had
been the center of extensive horse
'rustling" and when stolen horses
were found the different 5heriffs were
notified. George is well known
through the northern part Of this
state as an old-ti cowpuncher.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
New $4,000 School.

New Rockford, N. d., Aug. 2s.-The
contractors have commenced the
erection of the $4,000 Catholic. school
in this city. The new school will be
called the ST. James Academy, and it
is expected that it will be ready to re-
ceive students by Oct. l.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29

Minot, N. D., Aug. 29.---An effort on
tne part Of several persons to secure
possession. by adoption. of the chill
dren Of John Staff. who was recently
convicted of wife murder and sentence
90 10 states prison, will come to a.
liins4 - I IN district court before Judge
k. p. Leighton Saturday.
Stafr has refused to sign adoption
papers' and the parties who seek to
anopt the children have decided TO
take the matter into court.
Ihree OF the children are now be-
ing cared for by sisters of Mrs. STAFF.
at winston, while three others are
this city. -. S'''A
MRS. Staff was killed by her hus-
oand while she was lying concealed in
q barrel some distance from the steff
nome, south Of Minot.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29

The daughter of "a. Mitchell, Bag
dad. KY, had bad case Of kidney
.rounIe ana they feared her health was
says. She was in terrible shape but
got her to take Foley Kidney Pills
and now she Is completely cured. ;,
women are more liable to have kidney
trouble than men and will find Foley
Kidney Pills a safe dependable and
honest; medicine. Economy Drug CO, !:
Fargo Drug Co.-Adyt. - !. ! :
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
COMMISSION FORM
At DICKINSON

Dickinson, NJ. D., Aug. 2s.--The city
council OF Dickinson will have petit
tion before 1t at its next regular meet
ing, asking that a special election be
called forthwith to determine whether
the city shall become incorporated un-
der the commission form of govern
ment under chapter ~ Of the laws of
North Dakota for the year 1911.
will carry and at the spring election,
commissioner will be elected to take
the place OF the present council.
There is no general discomfort with
the present city officers, save a want
of fixing responsibility upon the OH
Ger intrusted with definite duties. Fl
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-08-29
Kidney Trouble began VIII, 4 lame Sac

Kidney Trouble began with a lane back.
]. Ia Hackl. s15 Eiignrn ST, Lincoln.
ILL.,, was recently cured OF a bad case
of kidney trouble that started with al
lame back, and says: 81 am certainly
thankful in getting cure OF my kid
ney trouble by using Foley Kidney
Pills, Try them yourself. Economy
DruG Co.; Fargo Drug Co. Advts
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

Rachael O'Harra, Lois Puett. Mildred
Williams, Hazel Stewart. Messrs. Myron
Wright, George Ireland, Glenn Wolf,
George Metzgar. Emmett Norton, Roy
Derby Hillary Watts, VIII Stewart and
Earl Wilson.
Mrs J. N Graft 40 Thomas avenue,
has her sister, Miss Ellen Jack of Los
Angeles, Cal, visiting her for a few
weeks.
Mrs Ed Wallace. on Arter avenue, will
entertain the Helping Hand society next
Tuesday afternoon at her home.
Miss Maggie Zehner, of Richland, Kan,
returned to her home Wednesday, after
spending a few days with Mrs. E. Knight,
on Kellam avenue, and other friends and
relatives
Mrs. W. J.. Williams and son, of 2S5
Forest avenue, viii go to ST. Louis to-
morrow to spend few weeks with Mr.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

mother, Mrs. s. A. Clark, of $40 Highland
avenue, East Hill, who has been danger
ously III for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Rich and Mrs Ellis
Losh, of Richland. motoreu up Thursday
and spent the afternoon with the Andrew
Losh family at $50 Lake street.
Miss Pansy Piercy, Miss Blinn Corwine
and Mrs. H. J. Corwine, of 1910 East Third
street, will leave in a few days for Eldon,
MO, where they will remain the rest of
the summer
Park Commissioner w L. Porter is hav-
Ing much needed improvements made in
Euclid park and the people of that vicin-
1,y are pleased with the work he is hav-
ing done.
Dr Cahill, principal of the Tecumseh
nigh school, left this morning with Harold
Stelnron, Arthur SaviIle, Everett Penn
1ngton. Carl Beronius, Robert. HossriId
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

and Arthur Joyce to spend two weeks at
Maple Hill camping.
A. Holtzmer 300 Chandler street,
was operated on for appendicitis at StoT-
mont hospital Thursday morning.
Miss Gertrude Caughlin, of Terre Haute,
Ind is expected to arrive here tomorrow
to spend a few weeks with her aunts, Mrs.
Andrew Losh and Miss Rose Long, OF go
Lake street. and other relatives, on her
way to Glenwood Springs, Colo, where
she will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Miss Rosa Dale, clerk for the Santa Fe
Watch company, has gone for month"; 5
vacation in Hanson, Idaho, where she
will visit her mother, Mrs Rush, and
other relatives.
D. r. Winfield of III Lime street, has
returned from Gettysburg, where he at
tended the reunion of the old soldiers.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11
EAST SIDE NOTES.

items for this column may be tele-
r1oned to 1915 or the State Journal onlcel ]
Miss Bessie Whitfield, of Chicago, Is
spending her vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whitfield, of 6SS
Lake street.
Mr. and Mrs George Real, of 221 East
Fourth street. have given the name or
Lewis Anthony to their infant SON
Charley Dale, wife and three children.
of 1854 Quincy street, have gone to north
ern Iowa to visit relatives and friends
for a month.
Miss Laura Harris. S26 East Seventeenth
street, has gone to Kansas City to spend
several weeks visiting her aunt, Mrs. K
Colyer, and other relatives.
Mrs. c. H. Anderson, of EMS, Tex, ar
rived this morning to remain with her
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11
Williams. who is car inspector there for

Williams, who is car inspector there for
the Santa Fe company.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hanson, of 354 wabash
avenue, entertaining their niece and
nephew. Miss Elanor and Mr.. George
Moore, of Garden City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Snyder. of Wichita,
are spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Hanson. 354 Wabash avenue,
and other friends and relatives.
Mrs. J. B. Belts and son, of Forest ave-
nue., returned Tuesday from Mayetta,
Kan, where they spent the past two
weeks with relatives.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11
Canal Machinery to Be Sold.

Washington, July 11.-Indicative of
the approach of the opening of the
Panama canal, is the notice today by
the canal commission that the gigan-
tbs steel cranes used in placing the D.
100000 cubic yards of concrete in the
great locks are soon to be offered for
sale. The locks now are practically
completed and the small quantity of
concrete TO be placed is to go into cor
ners beyond the reach of the cranes
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

chief clerk at ST. Louis, was promoted to
be assistant superintendent, and John w.
Musgrave is transferred from the rail-
way postoffice to succeed Mr.. Taft.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

phoned to 1915 or the State Journal office.
Mrs. S. E. Carter, 401 Sumner street, en-
tertained the members of the Standard
Bearers class of the Oakland NJ. E. Sun
day school at her home Thursday after
noon. Those present were: Mrs. Allison,
Mrs Carter Mrs. Hawver, Mrs. Leary,
Mrs Slawson, Mrs. Ensign, Mrs. Webb,
Mrs. Mott and Mrs Washburn-
J. A. Jessop, 172 Arter avenue, returned
last night from Abilene, where he attend
ed the funeral of his brother-in-law.
Miss Helen Williams, 351 Chester ave
nue.. celebrated her fourteenth birthday
Wednesday evening by entertaining the
following friends: Misses Winona Watts,
Ruby Puett Alma Streeter, Faye Knox,
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11
Railway Nail Service Changes.

Washington, July n--Important changes
and transfers in the railway mail service,
affecting superintendents and chief clerks
in the various districts were made todayiby
Postmaster General Burleson. Stilp Taft,
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

Try State Journal Ads for Results.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11
OAKLAND NOTES

Items for this column may be tele-
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal office.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-11

variety of shapes, all the correct
straws and braids-at Reduced
prices.
The Washington times., 1913-12-13
Easily identified.

oNGRESsMAN sEABuRNRup-
DENBURY. Of Georgia. xsntIv
~ smiled when the talk fopfo
dwelt on the lord ana ma.ts, a. -
tne domestic ranch. He said he ". :.
minded Of little Johnny.s visit 70 tbe
ZOO. " e<.o
While rambling around anon~ IN.
animals with his father one afterncop
% ran the story Of the Conrremmsc
nttie Johnny came to a miniafur, Ia.
on which two swans were swirnuinr.
Papa" said Johnny. pointing ( ehup-
oy little finger out over the iakeL .1s
that the father swan or the mother
SWAMI
Which one do you mean, Johnnvr.
asked the old man. siancing In the di-
rection Indicated by the boy.
mean the one over there" anavere<3
Johnny. The enc with all the feathers
pecked OF .his head. and isn't allowed
to have the biscuit or nothing.
Yes, my son." promptly rejoined
papa. with just suspicion Of Z sigh,
THAT'S the father swan, all right"-
Philadelphia Telegraph
The Washington times., 1913-12-13
Customs Make Marriage
Easy in Scotland

cannot be said. however, that such mar
riages are regarded with favor either
by the law or by public opinion.
Another interesting point cropped up
the other day when a minister refused
to marry any couple whose names had
been published on the registrars board
instead Of having been proclaimed in
the parish church. He did not object to
the registrars certificate on the ground
that proclamation in the church was a
guarantee of greater publicity. but SIM
ply that it was prerogative of the
minister that he was not obliged to
marry parties unless after proclamation
of banns.
In olden days the fees charged by
church officials or kirk session for
proclamation of banns were heavy. An
ordinary charge was IS, but sometimes
1t rose as high as SO. After tie mar
riage notice act Of 1878 came into opera
ton (for the express purpose Of encour-
aging regular marriages. the church
had to set its house in order, and in
1880 an act was passed by the general
assembly In which it was decreed that
the fee for proclamation of banns and
cents.
When originally instituted, proclama-
tion or banns was made on three sue
cessive sundays preceding the marriage.
put 1t Is now sufficient il Proclamation
Is made on one Sunday for the first
second and third times
On the Increase.
AS In the case of England, civil mar
riages are greatly on the increase in
Scotland. They provide a lucrative
business for certain class of solicitors
In large towns. In the newspapers, par
ucularly those circulating in the coun-
try districts. these lawyers insert ad-
vertisements, Of which the followine ia
an example: 40
Marriages privately completed 10
shillings. Particulars sent free; expert
enced law agents: convenient all sta
ticns."
For the modest sum of &. so these le-
gal gentlemen are prepared to secure
the Tying of the nuptial knot for any
couple, according to the law of Scot
land. The extent of this business ia
shown by the figures for one year.
when 1.3ss couples in Glasgow were
married before the sheriff
The ceremony Is of the simplest form.
The couple go to the solicitor, who
draws up an agreement of marriage.
He takes them and two witnesses be-
fore the sheriff, in court or in cham
bers. and there they profess having ac-
cepted each other as man and wife.
The witnesses swear that the bride
and the bridegroom have resided in
Scotland for the required number of
days. and that they witnessed them
agree to be married.
The Washington times., 1913-12-13
A Splendid Hope.

At recent conference the leaders OF
one great denomination say that. turn
ing to the work of the church abroad,
two thoughts emerge with peculiar
force from their consultations:
"The first is the splendid hope that
from the field of foreign missions there
will be gathered for the enrichment of
the church's manifold heritage the am
pie and varied contribution Of the spe-
cial powers ana characteristics belong
ing to the several nations of mankind.
Each and all are capable Of bringing
within the apprehension Of the church
aspects Of truth as yet undecognized
There is a harvest Of the spirit which
cannot be garnercd till the spirit comes
to breathe upon new types OF humanity.
1.-THE solution Of racial problems is the
despair of statesmen. It is for the
church of God to face with quiet cour-
age and with buoyant hope the perplexi-
ties which daunt the civil ruler who Is
striving to promote the peace and happi-
ness Of the world. The church is ready
with the old true message of the gos-
pei, 'Ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
The Washington times., 1913-12-13
ONLY ONE WAY TO
GET AN AUTO-B|KE
Parents VainIy Try to Buy Them
For Christmas Gifts-Editor
Si
Again Shows How.
By the AUTo.BIKE EDITOR.

The Auto-Bike Editor wants just a
word with the parents of the boys and
girls of Washington and vicinity, who
are sadly puzzled as to what present
to make to their children for Christmas.
The Washington Times has solved the
problem for you. Make it an auto-bike,
for no mere useful, healthful and at the
same time amusing gift, can be found
anywhere.
The editor has already had a number
of inquiries from parents who wished
to know IL they could not buy an auto
bike from us. To each of these he has
answered in the negative. There is only
one way TO obtain a machine. and that
is by embracing The Times liberal offer
of a machine free in exchange for ten
new monthly subscriptions. each of
which must be accompanied by thirty
cents to pay for the paper.
Many Of the parents have secured the
subscriptions themselves, so the auto
bike would come as a Christmas sur
prise. Others lave enlisted their young
sters. pointing out the advantages Of
the auto-bike, and the boys and girls
have had no trouble in obtaining the
necessary ten subscriptions. Now that
Christmas is but ten days off the time
is very snort, and it is necessary you
enter at once, so that you will be sure
Following are some of the letters re-
ceived by the auto-bike editor today:
Dear Editor: 1 would like one of
Your new auto-bikes. have four peo-
pie to take 1t from you and have 81 20.
We take the paper ourselves:
FLORENCE HENSHAW."
That's a remarkably fine start, Flor
obtaining the other six names We are
sending you the necessary blanks on
which the subscribers will have to sign
their names, so you can get busy at
once and obtain the machine without
delay.
scription banks and instructions to earn
an auto-bike.
'L- A. KAUFMAN"
The editor is glad to comply with
your request at once, and trusts that
you are successful in earning your
auto-bike.
Dear Sir: VIII you please inform me
how to get an auto-bike, and oblige?
Ny brother. Walter, would like to know
MARIE KoUB,
Tenleytown, D. c."
Certainly, Marie. We have sent
blanks to Walter, as well as yourself.
Dear Editor: 1 am mighty anxious
to earn an auto-bike before Christmas.
- /. "eAiS " eINC II &c a " my
little sister. Please tell me how.
MARGARET CUNARD."
That's mighty nice of you, Margaret.
We have sent the blanks to you.
Dear Auto-bike Editor: 1 wish to
thank you for the splendid auto-bike
which you gave me last Saturday. Il
have ridden it all week, and it is GER
tainy great sport. Thank you ever so
muchc.
CLARENCE HUBBELL."
Thank you, Clarence, for your kind
words. We knew that you would en-
Joy the auto-bike.
The Washington times., 1913-12-13
MOTHER! MOTHER! YOUR CROSS, SICK CHILD
NEEDS ONLY CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"

Figs" and in Just a few hours all the
clogged-up. constipated waste. sour bile
and undigestcd food will gently move
out of the bowels and you have a well.
playful child again.
Sick children needn't be eoaXed to
take this harmless fruit laxative Mil
lions of motherS keep II handy because
they knew it's action on the stomach,
liver and bowels is prompt and sure.
They also know a little given today
saves a sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a so cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which contains directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here. Get the genuine,
made by California Fig Syrup Com
pany." Refuse any other kind with