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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-26

Miss Alberta Haden has returned after
six-week visit in Moorefieid. w. Va
at the home of Mr.. NJ. W. Gamble and
other friends. She also had delightful
stay Of twelve days in camp with thirty
young people and chaperons on the South
Branch of the Potomac at the foot of
Howard Lick mountains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-26

Miss Alva B. Robinson has returned
from trip to Baltimore. Philadelphia,
Atlantic City and other points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
PRIZES DISTRIBUTED.
Aftermath of Auction Sale of Lots in
This City Yesterday.

Distribution of the prizes awarded
lucky holders of tickets, which were
given to persons in the audience at
Yesterdays auction sale of lots con-
Quoted by the Atlantic Coast Realty
Company, for George Applch, began
this morning. Although some of the
holders of prize winning tickets have
not as yet presented them to NJ. Ru-
ben and Son, who have charge OF the
delivery of prizes, they are expected
to soon put in their appearance and
claim the articles. The following are
the winners who have so far present
ed themselves:
M.Otis,two golden parlor chairs;"'
Z. Mccoy, cedar chest; VIM. Samp-
son, three rugs; c. R. Violet, oak
dining table; F. B. Howard, large
Rocker; Mr.. Welsch, PEDESTAL and or
nament; ]. NJ. Duncan, leather couch;
E.Nightingale, Morris Chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

NO PERSON INJURED.
Storm Lasted One Hour-NIen to be
Paid of Tomorrow-Will Engage
in Warfare Game.

Camp Harvey NJ. Dickinson, Vir-
ginia Beach, Va, July H. terrific
wind storm accompanied by heavy
rain, thunder and lightning struck
the camp of the Virginia brigade at
the state encampment yesterday af-
ternoon, and in twinkling many
tents were prostrated. Beyond a thor
ough drenching the militiamen and
their effects suffered no damage.
Officers and men worked side by
side in driving rain while a fifty
mile wind tore up the tent pegs and
scattered canvas and other camp i'm
pedimenta promiscuously. Dress
parade, scheduled for o'clock, had
to be abandoned, and the storm put
a stop to target practice and other
camp duties. The storm lasted about
one hour, and is said to nave been
one of the most severe experienced
in this vicinity for number of years.
a report among the men that they
would not be paid off until they re-
turned home was disproved this af-
ternoon when Col. C. H. Consolvo,
brigade paymaster, received tele-
gram from General Miles, of the
War Department, stating that
treasury warrant for the Virginia
troops pay had already been drawn.
-e,5foaet Co.E,oiva ~illS pS% III; tho off
GERS and men Saturday afternoon
dispensing s39,5OO in cash.
Saturday afternoon the men Will
engage in war game, defending
Norfolk from attack by an invading
army landing on the coast near Vlr-
cinia Beach. There will be no firing
ing this imaginary battle.
Saturday afternoo nthe men VIII
eet ready to break camp Sunday
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
Will Not Change System to
Show What Money is
For.
NO CHARGE OF FRAUD.
Commissioner of Agriculture Ex-
plains That Special Auditor Exam
ined Records which Were Approved.

Richmond, Va. July 11.-Changes
requested in the methods of issuing
vouchers in the State Department of
Agriculture, making them show for
what purpose the money was being
paid out, would necessitate complete
change in bookkeeping in the depart
ment, according to statement issued
yesterday by Commissioner G. w.
Koiner, of the Department of Agri-
culture aid Immigration Correer
pondence published yesterday indi-
Gated that Mr.. Koiner had declined to
accede to suggestion of the State
auditor that vouchers be so drawn as
to show what the money was being
paid out for Mr.. Moore requested
this plan shortly after coming into
office, in order thai1 the auditors
department would have complete
record of all payments of state funds,
even though, as has happened in the
past, vouchers be lost or stolen from
the records of the Agricultural De-
partment.
It is stated that in former years
it was the custom for very large
number of vouchers to be drawn
merely to G.. w. Koiner, without any
indication of what they were for, and
that demonstrators and lecturers en-
ployed by the department in some in
stances were paid by Mr.. Koiner's
personal check, the records Of the au-
ditor's office not indicating what
amount they received No one has
charged misappropriation of funds,
but the system is held to be slack
one. which might readily lend itself
10 abuses.
Six years ago, following report
by VIM. NJ. X. Evans and George
S. Crenshaw, expert accountants,
sharply criticiZing the methods Of ac-
counting in the Department of Agri-
culture, the board introduced sys-
tenn of bookkeeping which is still in
vogue. Mr.. Koiner expresses himself
as unwilling 10 change from that sys-
tenn to meet the views of the state
auditor of Public Accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
ASCCUSED DISMISSED.

Among the cases before the Police
Court this morning was that of COL
ored man residing in the southern
section of The city, who was charged
with assauting a white boy. Accord
ing to the statements of the COM
plainants and several of his COM
panions, the alleged assault was
committed after the boy had trodden
upon the foot of the cOlored man, and
the latter knocked the boy down. The
accused denied striking the youth
with his fist, and that the trou-
Bile occurred in large gathering in
the southeast section Of the city
where patent medicine is being sold;
that the white boys came there for
fun and in order 10 divert themselves
rushed in gangs against bystanders.
The colored man said that he was the
victim of two such collisions and on
the second occasion pushed the boy
aside. The accused was dismissed
and the white boys warned of the
consequences of engaging in such
sport in the night among dense
crowds, as some were liable 10 be
hurt. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
NEWS. OF THE DAY.

Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry,
daughter of the. late E. j. lucky
Baldwin, and beneficiary under his
will to the amount of .s1O,OOO,O0O of
his estate, was granted an interlocu-
;ory decree Of divorce yesterday in
Oakland, Caly., on the ground of
cruelty. McClaughery made no
defense. The plaintiff testified that
she and her husband quarreled so
often over the cost of high living,
as result of his economical ideas,
that her health became impaired.
They were married at Carson City,
New, in 1900. The custody of the two
children of the McClaughrys is to be
shared by both parents. 1t is stated
informally that Mrs. McClaughry
made a settlement of 100000 upon
her former husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
'IR0UMAN|A IS
READY FOR WAR
Demands Territory F o +
Neutrality During Recent
Conflict.
TO CALL PARLIAMENT.
Purpose to Seize an Area of Twenty
Five Hundred Square Miles-Will
Begin by Attacking Silistria.

Bucharest, July 1.-All Roumania
was today prepared for war with Bal
garia. King Charles summoned par
Lament to convene in special session
next Monday to deal with questions
arising out of the plan to occupy
Bulgarian territory.
With the withdrawal of her minist-
er from Sofia and the mobilization
of the army, Roumania has shown
that she is determined to take pos
session of the territory demanded as
a reward for her neutrality during
the Turko-Balkan war.
The present purpose is to seize
this territory Immediately. 1t extends
from Turtukai, approximately 100
miles from the sea of Balchik on the
Black Sea. The area is about $500
square miles. The first point of at
tack will be the fortified city of
Silistria.
lOuuOll, July l.-DiPioif0eo hSA~
today awaited with interest the re-
plies expected from Sevia and
Greece as a result of Bulgaria's ac-
tion in placing her affairs in the
hands of Russia. There is little
doubt that these countries would
agree to an immediate armistice, pro-
yidingf. Bulgarian would agree to
the. ayain provisions of the peace
terms, which ii is known, would be
demanded. The invasion by Rouma-
MIA would also possibly stop, pro-
vidng Bulgaria agrees to turn over
to King Charles the territory ne de-
mands as a reward for his neutrality
during the struggle of the Balkan
allies with Turkey.
Servia and Greece also demand
territorial concessions, and it is be-
lieved here should Bulgaria refuse
at the present time to accede to the
demands of Greece and Servia these
two armies may be expected to join
forces, push on to Sofia and impose
even more exacting terms on Car
Ferdinand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
RETURNED FROM. CONFERENCE
Alexandrians Who Went to Warren
ton Home Again.

The following Alexandrians ra'
turned last night from attending the
First District Conference NJ. E. {
Church South, which closed yester-
day.
Henry X. Field, DR.. J. W. Duffey,
]. r. Myers and w. c. Baggett, who
were the delegates elected to attend
the Alexandria District Conference
of the NJ. E. Church South, July 9th
10 10th, at the new M. E. Church
South, in Warrenton, Va.
This was the first conference OF
the members in the new district OF
Alexandria, which was made a dis
trict by itself, covering the territory
from Alexacdria to Fredericksburg
across Prince William and Loudoun
counties.
The presiding elder of the Confer
ence, Rev. D. H. Kern, is also a res
ident of Alexandria. Some very I'M
nortant business was transacted II
addition to considerable routine bust
ness. Ministers of the; various Meth
od;st churches belotging to this dis
trict and laymen submitted their re
ports to the conference, which Will o'
reported at the annual conference
that will be held some time the latee
part of March next year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
TERRIFIC STORM
IN HANP ON ROADS
Lightning Plays Havoc Last
night at Old Point and
Other Places.
HOUSES ARE WRECKED
Barge Loaded With Dynamite Has
Narrow Escape From Destruction
by Electric Fluid.

Norfolk, Va, July l1.--One of the
worst electrical and windstormS this
section has ever witnessed part$ys
wrecked number of homes on the
Virginia peninsula last night and
threw the guests Of the Hotel Cham
berlain, al Old Point, and of the
Buckroc Beach Hotel in a panic.
The lightning came dangerously
near striking the barge Lily, on
which was stored one and half tons
tons of dynamite. The Lily Lad been
engaged in destroying the barge
Florida. sunk several weeks ago in
Ham. Roads in collision with a
tug. There were two small boats
alongside the Lily. The lightning
struck one of these, but the barge
was not touched.
Captain Bradley, of the tug Helen
Bethel, Of Philadelphia, was stunned
by lightning, while endeavoring to
reach the government pier at Old
Point.
Lightning split the flag pole on the
Chamberin Hotel and slightly dam
aged the roof. The shock was so
severe that many women guests were
thrown into Mysteries, and it was
some time before they could be quiet
"l. LIGHTNING also struck the BrcE-
roe Beach Hotel, which was filled
with guests. The damage here was
more severe than at the Chamberlin,
and the women became extremely
hysterical. Several Of them tainted
and the services of physician was
required.
Lightning struck the home of
Mavor Thornton Jones, Of Hampton,
and splintered several small boats in
Hampton Greek.
During the height of the storm
the revenue cutter Onandaga started
to sea to aid the four-masted schoo-
ner, Josephine. reported ashore on
Ocracoke Met, thirty miles east OF
HatteraS. The Josephine carrier
crew Of nine men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
COMMISSIONER ARRIVES.
Will Inspect The Three Roads This
AfternoOn-ileeting Tonight.

State Highway Commissioner Will
sor arrived in the city today at 2:3o
and was met at the Union Station by
committee of residents of Fairfax
county who have arranged to conduct
Mr. Wilson over the route of the three
roads il is desired to have him inspect
with the view of giving him first
hard information upon the question
Of selecting one Of the three NAN
roads in Fairfax county to be deS-
iynated as link of the National
Highway.
Commissioner Wilson together with
committees of residents representing
he three factions who are lighting
for their respective localities will be
given All opportunity to inspect the
river road the Telegraph road and
the Mountain road which will prob
abIv occupy the greater part OF the
afternoon, after which the party Will
ranair TO the Sherwood Hall, where
refreshments will be served and
meeting held at s o'clock tonight,
which will be attended by represen-
tstives of all the property owners re-
siding along the three roads which
arc being considered for Improvement
as the Fairfax link of the Quebec
Miami National Highway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
.ELLYsON TO RETIRE.
Senator Echols, of Staunton, VIII Act
as Chairman of Committee Until
After Election.
Special Dispatch to Gazette.)


Richmond, Va, July 11.-Senator
Echols, of Staunton, will act as chair
man of the State Democratic Com
mittee until after the primary of
August 5th.
Lieut.. Governor Ellyson asked Ma
chen and Wedderburn,his opponents
if his retention of the position was
not favored by them to please let him
know. This request was made June
23d Later, on June 2Sth, letters
were sent by Ellyson to Wedderburn
and Machen.
Wedderburn replied that he could
not object to Ellyson retaining his
post as chairman Of the committee.
No reply has been received from Ma
chen although the latter has written
to Mr. Ellyson.
Ellyson this evening determined tc
again take the initiative. He in
formed ex-Lieut. Governor EcholS, a
member of the committee, that he had
decided to relMquish his place as
chairman during the campaign. Ech
OILS will take charge until the returns
are in and the result declared
EIlyson today makes public his let
ter to We!derburn, his answer from
Wedderburn, and his letter to Ma
chen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
ELKS IN BIG PARADE.
Feature of Fourth Day at Convention
at Rochester, \. 7.

Rochester, N. Y, July l.-Ien
thousand Elks, it is estimated, par
ticipated in parade yesterday II
connection with the forty-ninth re-
union of the grand lodge. They came
from every city of siz in this country
from Juneau, Alaska, and Honolulu
Even Manila had olone representa-
tive. who rode in an automobile. ne
parade was led by Grand Esquire W.
s. Mccormick. :,
The mother lodge from New YORK
carried a banner "Organized Febru-
ary 16, 1868"
Fort Wayne made Durlesque OF
its part in the recession. A banner
rca4ing "Hold your girls, Fort
Wayne is coming" was carried Dy
ore in the front rank and following
him marched Roman centuflohs'
Greek slaves and sprinkling OF
sultans and pashas.
The parade and water carnival
that attracted about 100000 persons
to Gcnesse Valley Park last night
were features of the fourth day OF
the convention. Business sessions
were held in the morning afternoon
and last night. While a few deegateS
were gong over the BUSINESS of the
afternoon the uniformed patrols ol
many lodges were competing 1ol
prizes in a drill at the park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Two men were killed and four IN
iured early yesterday morning "hen
an automobile was struck by Long
Island railroad train at a crossing
near Mineola, N. Y. The big touring
car, in which the party, comprising
seven men, were riding, was COM
pletely demolished, and William Rob-
inson. of New York, and a man as
vet unidentified, met instant death.
Thomas Nolan, of the car. suffered
G probable fracture of the skull, and
William Miller, of Jersey City, serl-
Gus internal injuries. Both MAY die
The others were less seriously IN
jured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
INVITATIONS ON PURE GOLD.
Real Novelty in Golden Wedding An
niversary Cards.

St. Petersburg. July IL Siciety
has been surprised here by remark
able novelty in invitations issued for
the golden wedding celebration of NJ.
Spiridinoff, a very wealthy man OF
Moscow. All of the, 200 invitations
are on cards of pure gold. each
weighing three quarters of an ounce,
and the words are wrought in enam-
eli.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
BOY SCOUT ENTERTAINMENT.

Troop Mol, Boy Scouts Of Amer
lea, will give their first public enter
tainment Monday cvenin, at O'Clock;
in the Westminster Building. Quite
an elaborate program has been ar
ranged. Music will be furnished By
the Lone Star Camp, No. /, American
Indian Guard Band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
SACRIFICE SALE.
Boots And Shoes to be Sold Regard
less of Cost hy c. B. Marshall.


less of Cost by c. B. Marshall.
The advertisement of c. B. Mar
shall appears elsewhere in today's
Gazette. 1t explains itself. In order
to settle up teh business, which has
become necessary by the death OF
John A. Marshall, one Of the part
ners in this well-known house, it IS
necessary to close out the present
stock as soon as possible, and in or
Ger to accomplish this footwear will
eb sold at astonishings low prices.
This is an opportunity seldom Of
fered, and as boots and shoes are in
dispensables at one time or another,
this chance to provide the same at
low figures should appeal to all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
DEATHS.

Mrs. Margaret McGraw, aged S5,
died last night at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Mary Dwyer, in Del
Ray. The deceased who was a wild
ow. is survived by several children.
Leon Gorham, age Is years, who
lives at 10 City Road, died early this
morning at the Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

The Senate Yesterday passed =
drastic eight-hour law, regulating
the employment of female labor IN
the District. Senator La Toilette Of
Wisconsin. was the author of the
bin, which has not yet passed the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
CURLING HER HAIR FATAL.
Girl Dies of Burns Received While
Making Her Toilet.

Hagerstown, Nd, July 11.-Miss
Pearl Bieston, 12 years old, died as
the result of burns sustained while
curling her hair at the home of her
uncle, Alvin Bieston, on the Johnson
farm, near Pinola.
She upset jar of coal oil, which
ignited and set fire to her dress. She
ran into the yard, the wind tanning
the flames, and nearly all her gar
ments were burned off.
Hard Shell Crabs at RamelIs Cafe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

FOR RENT.-In private family, two
nicely furnished room with private
bath. Excellent ylocated. Apply
Z., Gazette Office. II st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Mrs. Hennie Yates, wife OF James
Yates a farmer, is under arrest at
Troy Tenn, charged with drowning
two of her small children. Flora far-
ris, Mrs. Yates 14-year-oid daughter
by a former marriage, also is under
arrest. Officers state that Flora Far
ris confessed duplicating her mother.
1T is alleged that Mrs. Yates entlced
her husbands three children-Llgon,
boy of 12 years; Ida May, 10, and
James 6-to a pond near their farm
house under pretext that all would
nick blackberries. Mrs. Yates, it was
charged, dragged Ligon and Ida May
into the pond and held them under
water until they were rowned. James,
it was said, escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Mrs. Ludia Fury, At years old,
widow of Columbus w. Fury, was
taken TO the Western Maryland nos
pital, Cumberland, yesterday, IN a
critical condition, having swallowed
three bichloride of mercury tablets.
She failed to get her 4-year-oid son,
George, to join her in the suicidal
attempt. 1t seemed to have been her
intention to take the child with her.
Dependency over the separation OF
her children, two of whom are at
St. Mary's Industrial School, Bal
timore, is believed to have prompted
the attempt at self-destruction. Mrs
Eury's family had been broken up
since the death of her husband,more
than a year ago, and she was tlreo
of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

j. n. Doherty, a local blacksmith,
while shoeing horse yesterday was
kicked and stepped upon by the ami
ma! and painfully injured. Mr.. Doh
erty sustained fractures Of his arm
u bone in his arm and his 9th rib.
He is being treated at he Alexandria
Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Ciey Sergeant r. Fl. Cox, in accori-
ance with directions received from
the Secretary. of the Commonwealth,
3. 0. James, is posting notices Of
the Democratic primary For state Of
ficers to be held throughout the state
on August 5th. s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A lawn fete will be given Monday
night, July 18th, at Del Ray, corner
Mt. Vernon and Lloyd's avenues, for
the benefit of st. Ritas' building fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

James Plew, of Middlebury, Conn,
and Mrs. Bessie j. Wakefield, ::at
Bristol. have been held crimlnally
responsible for the death of William
O. Wakefield, the woman's husband,
-bv the coroner. The official found
that the death wounds were inflicted
by Plew and that Mrs. Wakefield was
an accessory to the commission OF the
crime. Both were indicted by the
grand jury for murder in the first
degree. Wakefelds body was found
in strip of woods in Cheshire, on
June %. He had been shot,stabbed
and strangled, the coroner says. Flew
and Mrs. Wakefield were arrested.
The woman confessed that she had
plotted with Plew to get Wakefield
out of the way so that they mlght
live together.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Every time it thunders Lucy Sc
phalia, u years old, of Dollar Bay
Mich loses her voice. She first lost
her voice six weeks ago during a
thunder storm. Shortly afterward
If was restored when she was play
fully frightened by friend. In each
electrical storm since that time the
same thing has happened. Each time
her voice has been restored by pre-
arranged surprise shock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11
TAKE YOUR CHOICE AT
s123 EACH.

We are going to sell ;fcm all. See
our window. Values, 50, $3.50 aid So.
KAUFMAN & BLUMENFELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Miss Clara E. Ward, 10 years Old,
Of Washington, was drowned last
night when she attempted to spring
from the canoe of George Emmert ~
wears old, to the shore Of the Chesa-
neake and Potomac canal, from CTb-
in John Bridge, thinking to escape
death from a threatened collision
with a canal boat. Miss Ward was
an employe of the Bureau OF Engrav-
ing and Printing, and Emmert IS a
clerk in the Second National Bank,
of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

The installation Of the newly elect
ed officers of Potomac Lodge, No. 3S,
l. O. O. F., will take place at the reg
ular meeting tonight. The installa-
ton will be conducted by District
Deputy Grand Master w. r. Studs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. NJ. Armstrong
have returned from New York and
IhiiutlriVhia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-11

Hard Shell Crabs at RamelPs Cafe