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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
PRESIDENT AND
SUGAR SCHEDULE:
Refuses to Modify Feature
of Wilson-UnderWood
Tariff Bill.
MUST BE ON FREE LIST
Colonel Ewing Makes Final Appeal
OIL Behalf of Southern Cane Grow
ers-Alva Adams Follows Him.

President Wilson refused today to
consider modification OF the sugar
schedule of the Wilson Underwood
tariff bill.
Colonel Robert NJ. Ewing, Of New
Orleans, Democratic national COM
mitIeeman from Louisiana, made a
final appeal on behalf Of the South
ern cane growers to have the three
year provision, which provides that
after that time sugar shall go on
the free list, elminatec.
Colonel Ewing told the President
That he believed the sugar producers
Of the United States would with
draw all opposition to the reduced
rates in the pending bill if the Pres
ident would eliminate the three year
clause.
The President listened a;tentively
20 the argument, but declined to re-
cede from his position that the party
is pledged to give the people free
sugar.
After Colonel Ewing left former
Governor Alva Adams, of Colorado,
made similar plea on behalf of the
beet sugar growers of his state. He
told the President that the industry
in his state meant about $14 100000
annually to the Colorado farmers
and that with sugar on the free list,
beet sugar factories would have to
close their doors. The President sug-
gested TO his visitor that during the
three year period he was satisfied
manufacturers could adjust their
business so that they could compete
with the foreign sugar when it came
into active competition with the ma
tive article.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
PLAY ARMY AND NAVY PREP
Game Arrenged by Cardinals For
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The game between the Cardinals
and the Army and Navy Prep. School,
which will be played Saturday after
noon should prove to be an interest
ing game from the start to the finish
as both teams are in the best of con-
dition. Burgendine. who has been
appointed coach of the Cardinals has
had his men out every evening this
week drilling them in 70 play the
game as it should be played and at
the end of the week expects to see
great change in the playing Of the
whole team.
The Army and Navy team is one OF
the best school teams in the District
and have defeated every team they
have met this season. and as they are
fast on the bases they will be able to
give the Cardinals a run for the
game
Well. Risdon or Bayne will prob
ably be the ones to twirl for the TO-
cal boys with Jones doing the re-
ceiving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
BI-COUNTY CONFERENCE.
Wcman's Christian Temperance Union
Meets at Lorton.

The bi-county conference of the w
C. r. u. of Alexandria and Fairfax
counties, met in Odd Fellows Hall at
Lorton, Fairfax county. yesterday,
Mrs. Amy c. Wccch, the president
presiding.
Addresses of welcome were delivered
bv Rev. l.. p. Atkins, pastor Of NJ. +.
Church of Lorton. and Mrs. John
Wehn. to which response was given b!
Miss Alice neVaughn. Of AleXandrIa.
The regular order Of business was
pursued. the. reports showing go"d
wcfk done by the unions during the
wear. Later Mrs. Wcech gave an IN
tcresting account Of her visit to Mrs
Wizards home in Evanston, III. An
address of encouragement in the work
wa also delivered by Rev. J. J. SangS-
ter of Lorton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
BITTEN By VICIOUS DOG.
B;cyclists Says Most Muzzlcs Used
on Dogs are Absolutely tsc.-
less.

The statement that nine-tenths OF
the muzzles used on dogs in AleXan-
dria were absolutely useless was made
in police court this morning by W.
B. Archer. we'll known business
man who was bitten yesterday after
noon by Il muZzled dog. Mr. Archer
was riding on a bicycle near !he cor
ner of Alfred and Queen streets at
) o'clock when he was attacked by
a large shepherd dog belonging to
Mrs. Thomas Z. Beach, OF 303 North
Alfred street. He was severely bit
zen on the leg although the dog
wore strap muZZle similar to thoSS
worn by practically all of the dogs
in Alexandria. Mr.. Archer's wound
was cauterized by DR.. J. f. W. Tim
herman and he will take 'he Pasteur
treatment.
In Police Court this morning Justice
Cation ordered the dog killed and the
head be sent 10 the bureau of AMI
NAL research in Washington for cX-
animation to determine whether or
not the animal was afflicted with IA
hi,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
MAY ENCAMP AT BEACH.
State Troops to Assemble at Seashore
if Railroad Track is Built.

Norfolk, Va, April 11.--lf the Nor
folk Southern railroad runs its pro-
posed spur track from Virginia Beach
to the new military camp site and rifle
range just to the south of the beach
resort in proper time the Virginia
infantry forces, 1000 men strong,
will be brought here for encampment.
from July T to IA inclusive.
The camp site was inspected this
week by Colonel 10 Stern, Inspector
general of Virginia; General c. c.
Vaughan, of the Virginia brigade;
Captain Joseph E. Particle, United
States army, assigned to the Virginia
national guard; Captain James w.
Graves, of the quartermasters depart
ment at Richmond, and Major c. L.
Wright, chief of brigade staff and as
sistant acknowledgement of Virginia.
The military officers found the camp
site in good condition and it was de-
eided that all three Virginia regiments
of infantry should be brought here for
encampment in July if the proper
railroad spurtrack connections can be
made in time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
NEGRO QUESTION
NOT A PROBLEM
Wilson Will Not Appoint
Colored Men to Positions
in South.
NO COLOR LINE DRAWN
Certain Negroes Will be Selected for
Positions Now Held by Members
of That Race.

Washington, April 1.-THE ap-
pointing of negroes to office is not
going to become problem in the
present administra 'tion, it was learn
ed today. Nor will the color line be
drawn by President Wilson. There
are positions which are accepted as
calling for negro officials, such as
ministers to Hayti and Liberia, and
register of the treasury. These will
be filled when the incumbent's term
expires by other negroes if the
president adheres to his present po-
sition. But the president will not
many, negroes for positions Rhati
have caused what he considers I'M
necessary agitation. Consequently it
is unlikely that a negro will be NAM
ed for any Of the positions in the
South, especially for the Charleston
dictatorship. Neither is it likely
thai negro will be named as an AS.
sistant Attorney General to take the
place of Attorney Lewis, of Boston,
whose election as a member OF the
American Bar Association on tho
instance of Attorney General
Wickersham, created considerable
comment.
President Wilson, his friends say,
insists that he will not nave the race
issue injected into his administra-
ton. He will consider application
for appointment from blacks and
whites alike but will appoint colored
men only where the best interests OF
the country demands it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

MJLITANTS PLEASED:
Division in Royal Household Over
Woman Suffrage--NIiSs Emerson
las Appendicitis.

Lcndon, April ll.-Suffragettes
early today burned the pavilion at
the Turnbridge Well Cricket Field.
The building was totally destroyed.
A large photograph Of Mrs. En-
incline Pankhurst, the militant: lead
e.. now in Holloway Jail, was left
az the scene of the fire by one Of the
"arsO!etteS."
1t the Home Office secretary Reg
maid Mcnenna. admitted publicly
shat Mrs. Emeline Pankhurst, the
Jailed militant leader, is very weak
from hunger strike, Dnt said her con-
dition "0uld not be considered in any
way cri,. Il. and therefore there was
little prospect Of he. release today.
This is Mrs. pankhurst'S eighth day
without food.
The militants are "as pleased as
punch" at d tale Of discord in the
royal nDuScIOlu it DNSNlIiS nam par
ace. caused by difference of opinion
on the merits and dement's of votes
for women. Gossip has it that Lady
Salisbury and another lady in wait
ing % Queen Mary already have re-
signed: that several other court la
dies are absent from the palace and
chat her majesty has threatened to
demand the resignation of her entire
household ali because Of sutfragettes.
Hiss Zclin Emerson, the American
sufT.agette who spent two months
in holloway jail. have developed APP
pen.icitis. according to DR.. Mansell-
MoalIin. her physician. The Doctor
yesterday said she suffered pains
about the appendix and today ne de-
clared that appendicitis was un-
doubtedly her ailment and that an
operation would be necessary as
soon as her condition would permit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
SENSATION IN THE HOUSE.
Sir Stuart Samuel Barred on Certain
Charges.

London, April 11.-A profound
sensation was created in the House OF
Commons today when Sir Samuel
Stuart was barred from membership
in the Commons by the Privy Coun-
ell, because it was proved that his
firm. Samuel Montague and Company
had engaged in the purchase OF Sill
yer for the Indian government. The
British law forbids members of Par
Lament from engaging in business
Involving government contracts. Wis.,
count Haldane, Lord Chancellor, J.
made the announcement of SamuePs
debarment.
The inquiry resulting in Sir SAM
uel Stuart being ousted from the
House of Commons, lasted almost
upward of a month and almost daily
sittings were held, provided over by
the Lord chancellor, Viscount Hal
dane. Other members Of The council
were Lord Halsbury, Earl Loreburn,
former Lord Chancellor, and Lord
Dunedin, the Lord sJustice-Generai
and keeper of the great seal of Scot
land.
It was charged that Sir Stuart
member for Tower Hamlets (WhIte
ChapeD had violated the law when
his brokerage firm, Samuel Monta-
que and Company, were employed 'o
purchase silver by the secretary OF
STATE for India in council. 1t was
charged that the firm handled about
s25.O0O,000 of silver for the indian
government.
Sir Stuart's defense was that the
law forbidding members of Parlia'
ment from handling government con-
tracts applied only to Great Britain
and not the colonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
NEW CHAPTER INSTITUTED.
Delegation From Daughters of East
ern Star Visits Clarendon.

A large delegation Of members OF
the Daughters of the Eastern Star
ACCOMPANIED the officers of Martha
Washington Chapter No. AZ, Of this
citv. to Clarendon last night where
they assisted Grand Worthy Patron
TAYLOR, of Roanoke, in instituting a
new chapter in that place. The new
chapter was named the Mary Wash
inyton Chapter, and the following Of
fcers were installed: Mrs. W. c.
Welburn, worthy matron; William C..
Shelley, worthy patron Mrs. A. D.
Torryson, assistant matron; Mrs.
Mary Z. Simpson, secretary; Mrs.
Julia Mason, treasurer; Mrs. Mary E.
Thurber, conductress; Mrs. Anna n.
Williams, assistant conductress; Mrs.
William G. Burch, marshall; Mrs.
George H. Rocker, chaplain; Mrs.
Cathryne err,Ada: Mrs. J. NJ May
nard. Ruth; Miss Marianne Rucker,
Esther; Miss Margaret Stewart, Mar
tina; Mrs. r. V Snyder, Electa; Mrs
!. L. Shipman organist; Mrs. Ella
Shipe, warder; John Sebastin, sent
incl The new chapter starts with a
membership of 50. At the conclusion
of the service banquet was served
the Alexandria visitors.
The members of Martha Washing.
ton Chapter will accompany Grand
Worthy Patron Taylor TO Falls Church
tonight where another chapter will be
Instituted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
Papal Physicians Confident
His Convalesence Will
Be Rapid.
HAD NO FEVER TODAY.
Months Complete Rest VIII Restore
Pontiff to Health, Barring Com
pIications.

Rome, April 1.-THE marked i'm
provcmens in the condition of Pope
Plus Y continued today and the pa
pal physicians are confident that con-
Walesence would be rapid, unless
there are complications.
HIS Holiness was promised that
he might perhaps sit up for a brief
interval during the day.
Early today he had no fever and
his pulse was normal. The heart still
showed weakness though and the kid
ney affection remained.
Prof. Etore Marchiarava and DR..
Andrea Amici, the Pope's physicians
today said that two months of COM
p!ete rest would restore the pontitf
to normal health, barring compll-
cations.
Rome, April lin spite of the
Pope's apparent improvement Drs.
Marchiafava and Amici ascertained
late this afternoon that they had not
succeeded in checking the progress of
his kidney trouble closely akin tc
Bright's disease.
When the Pope's sisters visited the
Vatican they told him that their JAM
tors daughters, upon whom Dr.. Am
lei operated yesterday was in the
poorest condition, probably dying.
Pope Plus at once commanded DR.. AM
ici to leave him and visit the sick girl.
The physician obeyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
CLARENCE HOWARD INJURED.
Well-Known Fredericksburg Man
Has Arm Badly Broken.

Clarence Howard, Of Fredericks-
brug, son-in-law of George. S.
French, of this city, and very well
known here, had the misfortune on
Wednesday TO break Ills arm JUS
above the wrist while cranking the
engine Of launch, all was attend
ed by Or. Sidney Sc33. assisted bg
Dr.. Sale, who set the broken bones.
On Wednesday Mr.. Howard an'l
Capt. Sale were returning to Fred
ericksburg from Alexandra in Ar.
Alex Berger's boat where they had
been to carry a party of gentlemen.
When opposite Levering's wharf, the
engine of The boat stalled. Mr.. How
ard attempted to crank the engine
when it back-fred, the crank handle
striking Mr.. Towards arm just above
the wrist, breaking both bones.
DR.. Scott. of this city, was sum-
moned and with Mr.. Key Howard,
went TO the aid of the injured man
in 4he launch "Volo." On reaching
Levering's wharf with the assistance
of Dr. Sale, DR.. Scott set the brok-
en- arm. Levering's Wharf is about
eleven miles from Fredericksburg.
Mr.Howard had also met with an
other accident the day before, when
window fell on his hand and badly
crushed the first two fingers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
t Iae~ Srt,
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Scotland Yard, London, is making
inquiries concerning the mysterious
disappearance of Joseph w. Martin,
Of Memphis, Tenn. He had booked
return passage on the liner France,
which, however, sailed on Saturday
without him. Mr.. Martin was last
seen, so far as is at present known,
outside the Royal Automobile club
late at night last Thursday, when he
promised to dine the following night
with friends. Mr. Martin was then
in evening clothes, and mentioned
an appointment with woman friend,
hut he never returned to the fiat and
has not been seen since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
EMPLOYEES ARE ALARMED.
Proposition to Begin Work at 8 In
stead of 9 O'clock.

Washington, April 11.-Thirty
thousand employees in government de-
partments here were thrown into q
near panic today by reports that Pres
ident Wilson and his cabinet is seri-
ously considering changing the work
ing hours to begin at 8 a. m, instead
of 9 o'clock. The proposition is SEIZED,
uled for consideration at today's cabi-
net meeting.
From time immemorial the clerks
have been getting on the job" at . a
M, daily, and quitting at 4:So. Until
eight years ago they quit at q.
A saving of s1,000,000 a year Is
said to be possible if an extra hour /;
added to the clerks day shift.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
BANDITS HOLD UP TRAIN.
Carry Away Sixty Thousand Dollars
After Fight.

Chihuahua, Mex, April 1l.-Word
reached here today that General
Francisco (PanchJ Villa, former
bandit, now in The field at the head
of seven hundred const!tutionalists
held up Mexican Northwestern
train near here and took more than
$4,000 worth Of silver bullion after
a fierce fight in which eight were
slain.
According to the advices the ar
tack on the train occurred at San An
dreas, % miles west of hare. The
stolen bullion. which consisted of 122
bars valued at 1000 pesos each, was
the properly Of the Dolores Mining
Company. an American concern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
WILL HOLD JOINT MEETING.
Committees of Labor And FraternAl
Organizations TO Urge New High
School.

The committees representing the
various labor and fraternaI organiZa-
tions Of the city, with reference to
ne erection of new high school. will
hold another Joint meeting tonight in
the hall Of the Alexandria Trades
Council. Arrangements will be made
at this meeting for the hearing before
the joint committee on finance and
schools of the City Council, which, it
is said, will take place in the Council
chamber or next Thursday night. A
large number of labor and fraternal
men are expected to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
ALEXANDRIA COLLIE. AT SHOW

Llewellyn Dyson, OF AleXandria' Is
exhibiting his fine well-bred collie at
the Kennels clubs show in the Ar
cade at Washington. Over 500 dogs
have been entered at this show, which
promises to be a great success. The
collie entered by Mr.. Dyson is expect
ed TO make good showing at thi;
show. The collies are to be judged thi:
afternoon. after which prize winner:
will be announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
WITNESS AWARDING OF PRIZES
Eagles And Many Friends Gather ~
Arm0ry Hall Last Night.

= large number of members Of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles and then
friends assembled in ArmOry Hall last
night to witness the awarding Of az
automobile and other prizes which
were disposed of during the recent
bazaar. The automobile went 10 y.
J. Bruffiet, of HOB King street, and
the life membership was awarded to
Joseph 4. Fendwick. Mayor Thomas
A. Fisher presided at the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
Train Wrecked.

Hamilton, Ont. April 1.-THE Ca
madam Pacific passenger train leav,
ing here at $40 was wrecked a;
Grand Junction, a mile west of Ham
ilton. the engine and baggage car
turning over into ditch. The en-
gineer. fireman any baggage man
saved their lives by Jumping. The
passengers escaped unhurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
To The Democratic Voters
of Alexandria:

Your attention is called to
the fact that your poll taxes
must be paid on or before
May 3rd, 1913, in order that t
YOU may vote in the general
election on November 4th,
and the primaries prior to
that date.
CITY Democratic Committee.
CHAS. BENDHE1M,
~ Chairman.
r. t. COOK, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
TRYING TO SAVE BABY's LIFE

Chicago, April ia dozen men,
taking turns of pumping oxygen INFO
the lungs of thirty-hour old baby,
Tiers, by use of pulmotor, failed to
save the infent's life. The bay died
early today.
When Baby Tiers arrived at the
home of Arthur Tiers, physicians
pronounced it dead. Then they de-
tected faint heart beat. and phoned
for a pumotor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

New York.-Arrcsted for stealing
a $50 watch, Si2mund Englee told the
court he had just ben married and
wanted to begin life the right way. He
was held for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Charles Wick, coiored, charged
with robbing post Office was taken
10 Richmond today 0y Assistant T..
S. Marshall Schoeni where his trial
will take place tomorrow before the
United States CCur:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

Paris.-The French Chamber of
Deputies now supplies handkerchiefs
for the use of members who laave
theirs at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

The Corporation Court will open its
April term on Monday morning when
a number OF important criminal and
civil cases will be set for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

sour answer TO the governments
Cat and Mouse bill is Is thousand
pounds added to our war Chest to-
night" said "Gen." Mrs. Flora Drum
mond, in closing the suffragette
meeting at Albert Hall, over which
she presided. The subscriptions in
cluded for $500 each, and two for
$4,000 each. Among the American
contributors were Mrs. August Bel
mont, Mrs. J. J. White, Of New York,
and Miss Scott Troy,of San Francis
co. Great laughter greeted the an
nouncement of a subscription Of half
a crown accompanied by bogus
note, signed by the chancellor of the
Exchequer, David Lloyd The
note read: II have great pleasure in
presenting to you my first dividend
from my Marconi wireless shares"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

Steamed hard shell Grabs daily
at Rammel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

Steamed hard shell crabs daily at
Rammel's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

Augustus G.. Islar, a well-known co.,
ored school teacher. died at his home,
121l Cameron street. last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

A funeral procession of skiffs pass
ed through the streets of Columbus,
XIV, behind boat bearing the body
of Rev. George R. Flowers. The
home of Rev. Mr.. Flowers, who died
Thursday morning is in the section
of the city still several feet under
water as the result of the recent
flood, and the body was lowered from
the second story into boat. The
procession then moved to the home of
a friend of the deceased on hill in
a higher section of the town, where
services were held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

The birth rate in the French capital
for 1912 was the lowest since 1861,
according to a municipal report made
Yesterday. There was only one birth
for every 80 families. The infantile
death rate was 143 per 1000. Pro-
hibitiye rentals are saiG to have been
the chief cause for the decrease in
the number of births.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-11

J. P. Morgan left written instruc-
tons as to how his funeral services
should be conducted. In accordance
with these instructions, simple cere-
monies will be held over his body a.
St. Georges Church, New York, of
which he was senior warden, next
Monday. They will consist of the Epis-
copal burial service without eulogis-
tic address of any kind. Mr.. Morgan's
body is expected to arrive at New
York on the steamship France tonight
and it will rest in the Morgan library
adjoining his residence until the hour
for its removal to the church. Only i'm
mediate relatives and the most init
mate friends will be allowed to view it..
The stricken conscience of an aged
man in Germany was responsible for
the return of German bank notes
amounting to nearly one thousand
dollars American money TO Nicholas
Wermeister, of Louisville, who was
robbed of that amount at his old
home in Metz, Germany, 26 years
ago. The letter in closing the notes
was dated March 10, 1913, the ami
versary of the theft, and was unsign-
ed. Although the writer referred to
himself as trusted friend who be-
trayed the confidence of your house
hold" Mr.. Wermeister declared yes
;erday was unable to identify him.
"And I am not trying TO-" he added.
81 had MANY friends who were at
home in my house. and l don't want
to suspect any of them. l forgive
! him freley, this one, and l wish l
could shake his hand and tell him So"
An active traffic in babies at pri-
! ces ranging from 50 up is carried on
! in Boston, according to Mrs. Char
| lotse Smith, a social worker of that
city, who appeared before the legls-
lative committee on Public Health
today in support of bill requiring
the registration of midwives. Mrs
Smith declared that she had bought
| infants and knew where more could
he purchased at any time. "The Idol
b1 the home in the Back Bay"
she said, ais a poodle dog. They
run from 500 to $1,000, while ba,
bies are being sold at from 81 K
$40, depending upon: whether they
are blondes or brunettes."