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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
CASE OF MRS. FITZHUGH.
LawyeyTraces Her History-Believed
to be Mentally Unbalanced.

New York, June 20.-The whole ro-
mantic history Of Mrs. Randolph
Fitzhugk, the beautiful young South
ern woman who pleaded guilty in
the general sessions court to the lar
ceny of a $3.50 gold mesh bag belong
ing 10 Dorothy w. Fiske, has been re-
vealed by Greed M. Fulton, her Wash
ington attorney.
Explaining his connection with the
case. and his plans for clearing his
,lient OF the charge against her, Full
ton says:
81 was sent here from Virginia to
clear the family name from oiicGs
scandal. A motion will be made next
Wednesday to withdraw Mrs. Fitz-
hugh's plea of guilty and continue
with the trial.
"The sending of. this woman tc
prison would be calamity, even ii
guilty, because of her history.
"On her mothers side she comes
from the stock of the -Warrens of
Virginia, and is closely related to the
Moncutes and Ashbys of the South.
She was born in Fails Church in 1887,
and extensively educated in Rich
mond When 10 she married Ran
dolph 'Fitzhugh, of Richmond. He
came from the family known as the
"Ffghting" Randolphs of Virginia.
He died soon after their marriage.
and shortly afterward she became en-
gagged to her girlhood sweetheart, a
young man named Willis.
"This was in 1906. During tina,
year she contracted typhoid and dur
ing convalescence became mentally
unstrung. One night she had delus-
ion that she must kill her fancs and
attempted 20 do so with an axe.
this she was committed to the Wes-
tern State Hospital for the Insane at
Staunton, Va.
"Hcr afther William Bruce Fen
nell, had just been defeated on the
Democratic ticket for governor, and
the double shock undermined him.
He went insane and was committed
to Mount Hope Asylum, in Washing
ton. The following year her mother
lost her reason from broken heart
and is now in St. Elizabeth's Hos
pital.
"In 1911 she was pronounced cured,
and acme TO Washington. Her rcla-
tives Stunned her because of sout
pride. In January, 1911, she met an
attorney in the Agricultural Depart
ment, and he proposed marriage.
"He introduced friend, who,
dressed as priest, performed a bo-
gus marriage. In April she discov-
cred his baseness, and left him; but
in September she gave birth to a lit
tie boy. The bogus husband has new
err been found since, but periodically
he has sent her funds through Joseph
Solomon, Washington attorney"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
WORKMEN THROWN OUT.
Trades Council in Chicago is Locked
Out by Building Association.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 20. - Twenty
seven thousand and seven hundred
men were locked out on incompleted
buildings in Chicago in the boycott
against The Building Trades Coun-
ell yesterday by the Building Con-
struction Employers Association.
Work of buildings costing $780,
100000 was stopped when contract
ors on all buildings in the course of
construction were notified that the
lockout exists.
The lockout was the result of the
failure to settle the strike of $50
stone masons on the new Continental
and Commercial National Bank build
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
The Truth About
Electric Cooking
nent Store

For large families where
the.average domestic help is
employed and a large
amount of cooking done,
Electric Cooking will be
found more expensive, and
in most cases not advisable.
In small families, where
no help is employed, and
where nice equipment is de-
sired, Electric cooking will
be found many times more
convenient, more certain in
results and safer in opera
tion-as well as reasonable
in cost.
In every family a few
utensils for early breakfast
emergency and special uses
and for cheering up cold
meals with a warm dish or
:two-is highly advisable
from every standpoint, IN
Guiding that of economy.
Alexandra County
Lighting Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
GRANTED A DIVORCE.
Mrs Rauscher Wins Her Decree on
Cross Suit.

Mrs. Julia Marie Rauschcr, whose
recent litigation in he Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia to
regain possession of her wedding pr:
ent5 resulted in hung jury was
granted an absolute divorce last We'd
nesGay from her husband Rene c.
Rauscher, by Judge Thornton, Of the
Circui; Court of Alexandria. Mrs.
Rauscher won her decree on cross
bill, charging deser;ion, and the court
allowed her to resume her maiden
name, Julia Marie Miller. It was
stated that a cash settlement in lieu
Of alimony was arranged, and that
Mr.. Rauscher was taxed with the
counsel fees.
l. was not generally known tina
Mr.. Rauschcr, who is a son of the
wei! known reStauranteur on Con-
necticut Avenue, Washington, pad
Begin an action in the Virginia
courts, where he had qualified for the
required term Of residence In fact,
i; was not known il she District Su-
preme Cour; at the time he was con-
testing Mrs. Rauscher's claim on all
the wedding presents. His bill in
the Alexandria courts charged Mrs.
Rauschsr with desertion. She had
sued him in the Washington court
for divorce and alimony, but
withdrew her bill.
Shortly after Mr.. Rauscher filed
his bill. her lawyers, c.. E. Nico!
and Samuel G. Brent, Of Alexandria,
brought her crcss-biil INFO court,
making a counter charge OF deser-
ton.
The Rauschers were married lit
tie more than a year ago and receiv-
ed wedding presents valued at about
$4,000. Their honeymoon included
a trip to France, where relatives Of
Mr.. Rauscher were visited. The
pair were supposed to be happily
mated, and their frienGs were greatl"
surprised when, shortly after their
return to Washington, they separated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
\ alexandria National Bank
WOOD.
COKE.
COAL.

COAL. COKE. WOOD.
Order your coal before the advance
at lowest summer prices. Best quail
ity. prompt delivery, and bottom
price. Phone IS. De WATCHESON,
lO7, South Royal Street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20

Abraham L. English, of Philadel-
phia, former director of the depart
ment of safety is dead. He served
under the late Mayor Ashbridgc,
when the Republican organization was
at the height of its power. He was
"A yachting enthusiast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
Death of w. Barbour Jones.

Lynchburg, Va, June GOV. Bar
bour Jones, aged seventy-two, for
wears publisher of a weekly paper,
the Farmers Guide, died early yes
terday morning after a brief illness
He was confederate veteran and an
active member of Garland Rhodes
Camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20
WANTED LOAN OF s2.ooo.-Fo

three years with interest at six per
cent, payable semi-annually, on first
class real estate security in Alex
andria City, worth nearly twice this
amount. Further particulars Of
John D. Normoyle, cor, King and
Royal street. II Set
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20

HOUSE FOR RENT 1915 King St.
rooms and bath. $3.50. Key at
122 north Royal street. st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20

WANTED-Men and Boys to learn
Automobile business. Practical
course in our shops. Cheap tuition;
good positions for graduates. Caro-
lima Auto School, Charlotte, N. c..
Is I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN
Male Fox Terrier answer to name
of "Trixey." Suitable reward if
returned to 51S South Alfred st.
1885,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20

FOR RENT.-House $50 North 81.
Asaph street, G rooms and bath.
All modern improvements. ApplT
NJ Ruben & Son. % Ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-20

FOR SALE.-Practicaily new rub
Der tire runahout buggy with
canopy top. $500 if sold at once.
Apply lannon's Coal Yard. 20 st
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
GIVING STORE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER

IT OW SHALL THE progressive merchant his store distinctive character of its own? Fortunes have by n identifying ness with individual idea.
 calls his place the Blue store, the Red store will those them stationery connect the color idea with his place. believing that thereby his business sticks in the public mind.
 Another his place the Quality store' and the impression that special pains taken buy only
 grade goods Others appeal to the note of cheapness identify their places with well known makers of goods this kind faithfully carried out is effective
 Probably the results best when these individual directly related to the goods offered sae to the exteriors of the store Some have made arkable by pushing ahead little the public the idea that superior knowledge pains and skill used in producing it.
 Most merchants do we'll to specialize in certain moment people get to buying of these leaders they will other things from the place.
 No
 takes lots of hamering to lodge idea in the public mind that idea is located it equally hard for the fell to it out.
 Tell the people consistently enough that devoted special perfection certain line will when they won't buy much that line until they vha you doing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
PROMOTER OF PEACE AND GOOD
 WILL, IS 40 TO-DAY.

One of the leaders in the Anglo American "hands Across the Seas" and Blood Is Thicker Than Water moveme lent is MT Harry E. Britain. barrister, author, father and honorary secretary of the Pilgrims Club and member of the British Committee for the Celebration of the FTundredth Anniversary Of Peace Among English speaking Peoples. MT. Britain is still a young man. and will celebrate his fortieth birthday to-day, as well as the ninety-ninth anniversary of the signing of the treaty of Ghent. MT. Britain has paid several visits to the United States and Canada, and is the author of Canada; There and Back" and numerous articles in London mag azines and reviews.
 While he has won prominence as a lawyer and. journalist, MT. Brittain's $ chief fame is based on his activities as an organizer of new movements. His first noteworthy effort in this line was made in 1902. when, with Lord Roberts and several Americans, he launched the Pilgrims Club. The rolls of the London and New York Pilgrims now include many of the most influential men of both cities, and the organization has Been profoundly influential in cementing the entente cordiale between John Bull and Uncle Sam. Its ibanquets have been ad- dressed by the greatest statesmen and leaders of thought in both countries. As chairman of the Overseas Dominion Committee of the peace centenary movement, MT. Britain has given a great impetus to the celebration plans. The Pilgrims of England and America headed by Ambassador Page, recently
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hands.
 The treaty. which officially terminat- ed the latest, and. it may be hoped, the last war between England and the United States was concluded at Ghent, the ancient Belgian city, on December 24, 1874. In the negotiations Great Britain was represented by Lord Gam bier, Henry Gou1dburn and William Adams, and the United States by John Quincy Adams, James Bayard. Henry Clay, Albert Gal1atin and Jonathan Russell.
 The Americans met in Ghent in July and the British commissioners assem- bled early in August. The negotia- tions were entirely friendly, and the people of Ghent manifested great in terest in the proceedings. After the treaty was concluded the American commissioners gave a banquet to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
THE FARMER: DECEMBER 24, 1913

British delegates, at which sentiments of mutual friendship were offered. A few days later the intendant of the department, Count H. von Steinhuy- ser, gave an entertainment to the dis tinguished men of both nations.
 The treaty provided for the resto- ration of all territory taken by either party from the other during the war, and the appointment of an arbitration commission to decide the ownership of certain islands in and near Passama- quoddy Bay; and for commissions to determine the boundary lines from the river St. Croix to where the 45th par allel cuts the river St. Lawrence; the middle of the water communications from that point to Lake Superior, and the limits from the f'water-communi- cation between Lakes Huron and Su- perior to the most northwestern point of the Lake of the Woods" Another article of the treaty bound both na- tions to use their best endeavors to abolish the slave trade, as being Sir reconci1able with the principles of hu-
 nanity and justice.''
 While these negotiations were being successfully completed, the British and Americans were facing each other in warlike array at New Orleans. There was no cable ito warn the com batants that the war was over. On the day before the signing of the treaty the battle at Villere's plantation was fought, and on the day after, which was Christmas, Lieut.-Gen. Ed ward Pakenham, the hero of Sa1a- manca and one of Wellington's veter- ans, arrived with endorsements to take chief commandA of the British forces. He was a brave and able of
 icer, and he commanded gallant sol diers, but in Jackson and his Ten nesseans the British met their mas ters. In the subsequent battle which could have been prevented had the cable wireless been in exist ence at that tirne-the British loss was 2.600 men in killed, wounded and prisoners, while the Americans, she1- tered by their breastworks, lost only eight killed and thirteen wounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
HANDS ACROSS THE SEAS TO
 MARK 99 YEARS OF PEACE

The greatest empire and the great est republic that the sun, in it's long course, has ever shone upon, will ex tend t'hands across the seas'' to-day to commemorate ninety-nine years of peace.
 church bells are ringing out the Christmas eve message of Peace on earth, good will to men" Great Brit ain. Canada and the United States will join in celebrating the centenary of the signing of the treaty of peace at Ghent, one of the most momentous documents ever written by human
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
FIRST GERMAN EvANGELI-
 CAL LUTHERAN ZION CHURCH.

FIRST GERMAN EVANGELI-
 CAL LUTHERAN ZION CHURCH.
 The Christmas festival will be fitting Iv observed in the First German Evan gelical Lutheran Zion church, corner Of Grand and Catherine streets. The forenoon service will commence at the usual hour of worship and be devot- ed to praise and thanks unto God for His great gift to mankind. The pas tor. Rev. w H. Steup, will preach an appropriate sermon, taking for his theme, God was Manifested in the Flesh" The Sunday school scholars will hold their Christmas tree exer- cises at 6 o'clock in the evening and render a program, including singing, recitations, dialogues, responses, se- Iections by the choir and an address by the pastor. These exercises have always been greatly enjoyed and will therefore, no doubt, be well attended by the German speaking people of the city and vicinity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

presented Mir. Britain with a portrait of his wife, as an appreciation of his ten years work for the club.
 MT. Britain was one of the founders of the Anti-SociaIist Union of Great perial Press Conference, which called to a conference in England all the d., itors of the leading papers of the British empire MT. Brittain's latest project is an Anglo-A=aeric2z Prez~ Conference. He suggests that visit of English newspaper editors to Amer ic. and of American journalists to England next year, as a part of the peace centenary celebration, would ac- conp1ish wonders in the way of a bet ter understanding and increased good feeling between the two countries. Just how newspaper editors would get the money to pay for such extended jour neys he has failed to explain. He also advocates the establishment of reciprocal travelling scholarships for newspapermen, ''to enable the jour nalists of the two great English speaking countries to become &C., quainted with the life, customs, and rroble1ns of each other on basis of broad intelligence and sympathy
 MT. Britain was associated with c. Arthur Pearson in the work of the Tariff Reform League and the organiz ation of the Tariff Commission. He was formerly on the editorial staff of the London Standard, and later was director of The Sphere and The Tat tier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
FIRST AMERICAN DIPLOMAT.

The first diplomatic agent of the United States was Si1as Deane, who was born at Groton, Conn, 176 years ago today He became a merchant, and was a delegate to the first Conti- mental Congress. In the spring of 1T76 he was sent to France as secret diplomatic agent. He posed as arrival in Paris sought an interview with Count de Vergennes, the minis ter for foreign affairs, who refused 10 receive him. Deane was reduced to the direst poverty, and was elected by his 1andlady. Subsequent Amer jean ambassadors have complained of the lack of suitable embassies, but Deane was reduced to a point where he had to accept poor lodgings from 2 sympathetic F'renchman. Eventually he was given an audience with Yer gennes, and began the diplomatic re- Iations which eventually resulted in the French alliance In HIT Peane was recalled. In the bitter contro- versey which followed his recall. Thomas Paine revealed the fact that supplies furnished the colonies had been furnished by the French govern ment-a diplomatic indiscretion which cost Paine his place as secretary of the committee on foreign affairs. Deaze, driven into poverty and exile. died in England in 17s9. Half a century later his claim for his ser
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

viscount Morley of Blackburn, bet ter known to American readers of his famous Biographical works as John Morley, wos born seventy-f1ve years ago to-day. He began his literary career in 1867, when he wrote a life Of Edmund Burke, which was follow ed by his notable biographies of Vol taire and Rousseau. The distinguish ed author was Chief Secretary for Ire land in MT. Gqadstone's third and fourth administrations, and took part in drawing up both the first and sec ord home rule bills Lord Morley has always been a strong and consist ent advocate of home rule for the Elm erald Isle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
Broad Street Extension Is Latest
 Phase Of Administration Effort To
 Create An Enormous Municipal Debt

T~HE PLAH7 old. The project
 discussed again and again, and the people of Bridgeport have been able to discover merits to compensate excessive cost
 be part of the plan plunge Bridgeport deeply deb enterprise to which Mayor Wilson has steadily devoted himself from time ante dating first election
 this debt program The often said, it's dates the bursting of the Beardsey Park da and impetus gave public ownership of public utilities
 that would cost 6ooooo to begin and at least oooooo to complete.
 mission of the citizens This being refused the General Assem- b iplored to authorize other millions without the sent of the voters.
 The estimated cutting through making in the heart of the city, and leaving the High school the brink precpice, $34oooO those who believe that the work be done for anything
 There is suggestion appraise against the neighborhood this trench whose property is asserted will increase value by being upon the edge of cliff tunnel
 One of the incidents of the plan would be assessments present property of the imposition of them would be many to sell greedy for central property and des of buying under the market the background fingers the plan to create center in the nehbohood Of Lyn moved building Library, carrying the abandonment of these centrally buildings crea for those desiring to business property in the heart Bridgeport three more sacrifice bargains with the city as @ victim.
 new City Hal new Charities Building and new Ii brar building will cost how ueh? Under the most favorable t ;t 3 h h hd pi thai t1 thio obt @ i ot dahi
 Who happier Bridgeport or more prosperous better off in by such expenditure2 few ator in central real estate and few few property owners will benefit the what they city, to meet the needs of this ambitious program Of debt a extravaganza.
 The people voted to engage the municipal Here proposal by which mutitude would ably benefited But of this the administration slowly will cost s5oooo While of other projects, which scarcely benefit and which will many Mayor Wilson, vocing the opinion of those whose mouhece he actually Is cries. spend spend spend for any and eVe"Y
 thing that productive that will not dollar to the citizens corresponding benefit to the of the c people!"
 The bonded indebtedness proposed for the Broad street 
 system ooooo proposed bridge. both beaten by referendum.
 DEBT IS WHAT THE PROPONENTS OF THESE PROJECTS REALLY DESIRE DEBT FOR ANYTHING THAT WILL EN- ABLE DEBT CREATED.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
"WEDNESDAY Y EVEN1

Lisbon-The Repubiieau political prisoners who's were ~arrssted IasE April in connection with seriOus dis orders in Lisbon and sent to .psls0n at Angra, the AoGres, have been brought to Lisbon for trial Among the prisoners are two generaEs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
sT. HJKE,s CHURCH

St Luke's church, Stratford avenue and Sixth street, Rev. William H. Jep- son, rector. Holy Communion and sermon Especial musical progrann) 10:O0 a. m (St. Stephens Day) Holy Com munion 8:00; Sunday school festival service and awarding of prizes 700 D. m; Saturday est. Johns Day) Holy Communion 8:00; Christmas tree for beginners department of the Sunday school, 3:00 p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

Under Mexican martial law, any one caught stealing chickens is kind iy let off by death without tortures
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
RUBBER TOYS

That will last as long as the baby. We have just received go large shipment from Germany, including balls, dolls and ant maIs at prices from 1Oc to Toe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

This city manager plan will never succeed, as the offices would go to those who could do the work, rather than to those who need the jobs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
ARCTIC9

Tn all sizes and all styles, from one to four buckle. The prices range S5c tO S2.S5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

The President is going to have a complete rest on his vacation, though of course he will have to entertain the office seekers at dinner every day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
NO FARMER TOMORROW

Tomorrow, Christmas Day, The Evening Farmer will ad- here to its time-hOnOred GUS tom and omit publication.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
WANTS WAR DOG
 AS PRIVATE PET

Washington, Dec. 24-Secretary Gar rison's New Jersey boyhood days were recalled to him today when, with a sigh of regret, he had to turn down the request of a Pennsylvania young ster who wrote asking for a war dog'' as a Christmas present. The lads letter, mailed at F'ordyce, Pa, was as follows:
 f-Mr. Secretary of War,
 Washington, D. c. Dear Sir:-
 like to have a dog for a, Christmas present. Papa says you have plenty of war dogs. Will you send us a little pup? A Scotch collie would be the best. I am nine years old and my little brother is four years old. Goodbye.
 fsMr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
RURBER BOOTS

Always appeal to the chiIdre
 ChiId's Short Boots .... S1.65 ChiId's High Top Boots S2.O0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

When the angels made that little remark about Peace on Earth" they of course didn't mean to include pos tai employees and store clerks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
EDITORIAL NOTES

Sunday school after Christmas? To the kids it's like paying for a dead horse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

Your Papa told you the truth. g wrote the secretary, when he told you I had war dogs, but he made a mistake when he said I had plenty. I have some but none to spare and am very sorry that I cannot send you what you ask for. Besides, there there is not a Scotch collie attached to them. If I see one running loose anywhere I will try to catch him for you. I do hope you will get a dog somewhere for Christmas.
 Sincerely yours,
 ''LINDLEY M. GARRISON,
 ''Secretary of War ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

vices abroad was adjusted by Congress and 9, large sum was paid to his heirs.