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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
WILL INVESTIGATE
ATTACK On SIMS
Charge Of Contempt of Con-
gress Will be Made This
Afternoon.
FIRST TIME SINCE 1882.


Washington, April 2l.-Five men,
ber; of the House of Representatives
were appoited roday by Speaker
Clark to examine into the facts Of
the episode in which Charles c. Glo-
VIZ president of the Riggs National
Bank, slapped the face of Repre-
sentative Sims of Tennessee. The
appointment of this committee fol-
lowed the introduction of a resOlu-
ton of he highest privilege present
ed by Representative Garrett of Ten
nessee. who defended the resolution
with viGor, and who said that a
swift investigation to preseE' th-
facts il. official form is necessary in
view of the fact that Mr.. Sims him
self hesiates to inform the House
that he was assaulted by the banker.
There was but ore voice raised in
opposition to the resolution. Repre-
sentative Cooper, of Wisconsin. spoke
disparaginsly Of the fact that the res
olution was based on "mere newspa-
per rumor' Several members as
surcd Mr. Cooper mat the nero
newspaper rumor was quite worth
while Investigating.
The only question which seemed to
be raised concerning the form Of th=
resolution was whether the House
cannot proceed Immediately 20 take
action without an investigation. lt
was finally agreed that the Garrett
resolution is a most dignified and
and proper form Of inquiry.
The committee which must report
by Saturday. is composed Of Rep
resentativcs Davis Of West Virginia,
Cov:ngton. of Maryland. Crisp, of
Georgia, Prouty, Of Iowa. and Mel
son. of Wisconsin.
Just before the converting Of the
House. Congressman Garrett, Houston,
Sheley, and ether friends of the at
tackled TenresSeean went into final
conference to draft teh unusual rcso-
luton.
It had been decided that committee
shall he appointed to recommend 20
the House its method of prnducre
the proposed arraignment and trial OF
Glover before the bar of the House.
The adoption of the Garrett resolution
and the report Of the select committee
after its appointment will set the
stage for the trial. which there has
been no exact precedent since 1892.
Tie House from time TO time has
conducted contempt hcarings-2I-
though more of them has been Of re-
cent date-but the case of Houston
arr Stanherry in 1892, is the nearest
approach in detail 70 the Glover-Slms
fracas. Houston was arraigned, tried
end reprmanded Tor STRIKING Ioh-
gresham Stanberry because of words
the latter used in debate on the floor.
There is no decision Of the Supreme
Court--at lcas; for the past fifty
vears-on the exact powers of the
Hot to punish for contempt, al
though such decisions as exist are in
clincd to hold that the house has plen-
arv powers. the GloverSims case
probably will reach the highest tribu-
nal through writ of habeas corpus
proceedings. if the House orders the
arrest Of the millionaire assailant Of
the Tenncs zee member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
CHURCH UNION IN SIGHT.
Northern and Southern Presbyterians
To Meet.


significance attached to the next
meeting of the General Assembly in
Atlanta, Ga, on May Is next, at
which tima there will De represented
three of the largeS i Presbyterian
bodies I'M the United States, is the
private opinion of several of the
most prominent members of the
Presbyterian clergy in the country.
1t is a we'll known fact among the
members of that denomination that
the cause Of the cleavage in the
Southern Presbyterian Church. and
which resulted in its division in the
early sixties, was due to the civil
war, but it is not so well known that
for the past few years there has been
an undercurreEt at work in these
bodies which at the coming General
Assembly may bring the Southern
Presbyterian Church South of the
Potomac rives together again as they
were before the war.
At the last General Assembly,
which met in Bristol, Tenn. in 1912,
it is said there were several of the
most influential representatives of
the two bodies doing some gumshoe
work along these lines, but as the
matter had not at that time as
sumed sufficiently defini!a shape it
was deemed expedient to keep the
matter quiet until this years m:et-
ing. The breach, which has never
been a very wide one, can, it is re-
liably stated, be closed entirely if the
proper persons and the proper meth
DDS are employed, as what is term
ed as the master stroke was made by
the Atlanta entertainment commit
tee in arranging for joint mass-meet-
ings of the three. large bodies to be
held in the Auditorium each evening
during the week, and ait which mat
tiers of importance 10 all three Will
be brought up for discussion and fl
nal settlement. 1t is at one of these
meetings that the subject of reunion
will in all probability be preached and
if it is, states one of the best in
formed Presbyterian clergyman in
Baltimore, /" it will be received with
a. demonstration such as was never
witnessed in any similar convention
in the country"
The Auditorium in which these
meetings will be held is said to be
the largest convention hall south OF
Philadelphia, and with from S'ooO
10 10000 Presbyterians present the
scene will be ore of the most lnsplr-
ing ever witnessed under similar cir
cumstances. There will be at least
1000 ministers and delegates from
the Southern Presbyterian Church OF
the Unied States of America alone
representing body of at least 5000
ministers and 100000 communl-
cants. The Southern Presbyterian
Church of the United States South
of the Potomac river will have nearly
as many delegates present, and with
The large delegation that is expected
from the American Reformed Presby.
verian Synod it is believed there vii
be upward of 5000 delegates, both
ministers and lay, in Atlanta during
that week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
STATE COUNCIL D. r.

A state council of Daughters of
America will be instituted I'M Rich
mond Wednesday next. Representa-
tives from Alexandria and nearby
towns will leave on the train leav-
ing Union Station at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. The institution will be by the
national officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
WORK OF EANDALS.

Autoists of Alexandria have reg
istered complaint against the prac-
tice of some unknown malicious,
persons who scatter tacks along the
pike between this city and. Del Ray.
Nearly every owner OF an automo-
bile in this city has recently picked
up tacks along the roads near the
city. A number OF local autolsts
have had their tires badly punctured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

A large pit is being dug in the brick
floor of the Columbia Steam Fire En-
CINE Company, directly beneath the
engine, which is to be used to give
access to the machinery under the con-
CINE in case repairs are necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

Mrs. Rachel r. Whaley died az her
residence, $50 south Lee street, yester-
day. The deceased was 81 years old.
She was a native of Philadel phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

When Mona Hawtin, a, ten-year-old
pupil in the publis school # 1nwooi,
pupil in the public school a. 1nwood
Nassau county, sa wan elderly woman
afre in her, doory.rd. in !Ipwoodl, \;
Y. she threw blanket around her
:Ji'!.!!Ej 80.
and saved her life. ,,,Ec,.,.,,z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

Hon. James r. Cation delivered an
address yesterday afternoon at the
Young Peoples Building before the
members of the Lone Star Camp,
American Indian Guards. He touch
ed upon the basic principles of what
is necessary for character building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
"a t'i
HAD APPENDIX REMOVED.

a Richmond. Va.April21.-Gov-
ernor Mann will go on the
operating table in Memorial
Hospital at 2 o'clock this af-
ternoon. DR.. Charles R. Rob
ms will remove his appendix,
which has been giving him corr
siderable trouble FOR some
time. The operation IS expect
ed to consume nearly an hour.
The age of the Governor
makes the outcome rather I'M
certain. He is nearly sixty
nine years old.
LATER:
Governor Mann stood the OPP
Grafton we'll. The physicians
declare IT complete success
and predict an carly recovery
of the patient.
& s. x + *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
Supreme Court Adjourns.

The Supreme Coulis of the United
States adjourned today without de-
riding the Minnesota rae or other
important Impending cases. g! afsI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

Alexandra. Lodge No. 1853 B. p. O.
Elks will meet tonight at s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Moncure If
Philadelphia, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson Moncure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

The schooner Carter, loaded with
lumber by Henry X Field & Co.. has
sailed for Nanjemoy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
LOCAL BREsv1rIEs.

Joseph Palmer, an employee of the
National Museum, in Washington,
died at his home, in RosSlyn, Alexan-
dria county. Saturday.
At the Second Baptist Church, north
Columbus street Rev. J. Murray Tay-
lor will preach at 8 o'clock tonight and
every night during the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21
CENSUS FIGURES
!. II FOR ALEXANDRIA
Negro Population is Stead :
lily Decreasing While
Whites Increase.
1850 OF VOTING AGE.
Females Exceed Males-Negro Pop
ulation Shows Big Decrease-In.
teresting Facts about Population.

A'l-Nei'>N SseeSAAiSiAIo VI lllS pUpUld-
tion Of Alexandria according 10 the
census report of 1910 have just been
made public by E. Dana Durand, d.
rector of the census. They show that
all the increase which is being made
in AleXandria's population is among
the white psople and that the. negro
population is steadily decreasing.
Negroes Decreasing.
The total population of Alexandria
in 1910 was 1929 as compared with
14,52S in 1900 making an increase of
S0l during the ten years.. The
white population in 1910 was 11,132
gainsl 1886 for the previous census,
an increase of 1,146, while the negro
population has decreased from 4,533
in 1900 to 4,1sS for the last census a
total of 345. In 20 years the negro
population decreased 925 persons.
O.;her STATISTICS as shown by the
census are interesting. Of the negro
population 1856 are black and 1852
are mulatto.
Foreign Population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

Steamed hard shell crabs daily at
Rammels Cafe .'.ot's - II .s'us'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-21

Fly Wire - cts. yard at Eliotfs. ]
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
WILLING TO WITHDRAW
OPPOSITION TO SUFFRAGE
But Association Wants Congress
Shown Majority of Women
Desire to Vote.

\ challenge by the National Associa-
ttuu Opposed to Woman Suffrage stat
ing that If suffragists can show to
Congress in December that a majority
81 the women in the country want the
ballot they will cease their opposition
- votes for women was issued last
night by the association through it's
washington headquarters.
The opponents of woman suffrage
state that there are 24.555.754 women
II twenty-one years of age or more in
the United States. They challenge the
saffrag ists TO produce figures showing
,Aat "A majority of these women want
- vote Unless they do. the anti
pffragists claim, it would be wrong to
,rce the ballot on them.
The statement issued by the OPP
nentS of suffrage states that their
SANITATION knows that only a. few
,ueu want the ballot, and that Is
Is they are opposing votes for wom-
i When the opposite is shown. they
~ the National Association Opposed
Woman Suffrage will close its doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
MARRIED HALF A CENTURY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira B. Conkling to Cole.
brate Monday.

Ira B. Conkling of 400 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast and Mrs Conkling will
next Monday celebrate the ffftieth ami
versary of their wedding. Mr. Conkling
has been In the government service for
about twenty years, and is at present
employed as a clerk in the interstate
commerce commission.
The couple were married in Davis
county. Mo-, October 6. 1863 As a
young man Mr.. Conkling was school
teacher, continuing in that occupation
until he came to Washington and entered
the government service as a paymaster' 8
clerk at the Washington navy yard.
Mrs. Conkling was Miss Sarah F. Brown
before her marriage, and lived in Green
brier county, Va The couple have had
FIVE children. Three Of them are living.
All Of the children took up the law as a
profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Law College Begins Sessions.

Opening exercises for the Washington
College OF Law were held last night in
the quarters OF the institution. 1877 New
York avenue. An address was made by
the new dean. Miss Emma M. Gillett
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. honorary
dean who retired as active dean last
year. sent a message of good wishes.
Robert +. Whitehead of the United
States patent Office, Ii was announced.
will conduct special course in trade
marks and patent law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
WILL ATTEND CELEBRATION.
Martin Wiegand Is Also to Speak
at St. Louis Fete.

Martin Wiegand. president of the Ger
man American Alliance OF the District of
Columbia VIII be one OF the principal
speakers at the celebration in connection
with the centennial of the German war
Of Liberation at St Louis. October 4 to IL.
Mr.. Wiegand will leave Washington Sat
urday morning, and will be gone about
ten days. With him viii go Gustave
Bender, secretary of the District or
sanization.
Elaborate ceremonies have been ar
ranged as a hitting celebration OF the
centennial There Will be parades and
entertainments galore. The biennial con-
yention OF the National German American
Alliance, OF whose executive board Mr..
Wiesand IL member. will be held during
the centennial celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
MRS. GIELOW RETURNS.
Brings From South Exhibits for
Mountain Room in White House.

Mrs. Martha S. Gielow Of the Southern
Industrial Educational Association has
returned to the city after having spent
several months in the south securing ex-
hibits for the mountain room to be fitted
out in the White House They include ex-
hibits Of weaving and basketry made by
mountain folk, and are now being shown
at the headquarters of the association, in
the Southern building.
Mrs. A. S. Stone Of the association and
her daughter Caroline have returned to
their apartment at the Don Carlos from
Clifton. Mass, where they spent the
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
NEW AUXILIARY IS FORMED.
Feature of Spanish War Veterans
Meeting Last Night.

The first fall meeting of the members
Of Gen. NJ. Emmett Urell Camp. No. 3.
held in the hall at 18th and E streets
northwest last night, witnessed the
formation of Gen. NJ. Emmett Urell
Auxiliary. No. ). Department of the
District. United Spanish Var Veterans.
The organization of the ladies auxil-
larry was In charge of Mrs. Ida NJ. Gal
loway, past president general, who
presided. and Mrs. Cora NJ. Campbell,
who served as mastering officer.
The first meeting of the newly or
ganized auxiliary will be held in the
camp hall October 10, when officers will
bc elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
ELKS ELECT SECRETARY.
lillian S. Shelby Is to Be Successor
of Col. Richard A. 0'Brien.

William 5. Shelby was last night elect
j secretary of the Washington Elks. to
lcceed Col Richard a. OBrien. who
.signed recently after serving in that
osition for about twenty years. On the
ecasion of the retirement of Col.
Rrsen he was complimented by the
fand exalted ruler of the organization,
no called him one of the three best
..rretarieS in the entire order.
Last nights meeting was the first of
ne winter season. Meetings will now be
cid every Wednesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Warned Against Swindler.

Grocers are being advised by the police
to be careful about accepting checks
from an unidentified white man. who
has visited such places of business dur
ing the past week. and attempted to
perpetrate .swindles. The police were
told that the young man had ordered
bills of groceries and presented alleged
worthless checks in payment for them.
He did not succeed N obtaining any
money, SO far as TIE police have been
advised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Burglars Enter Grocery Store.

Burglars last night visited the grocery
store OF Aaron Silverman. 1925 Al street
southwest and helped themselves TO
about four dollars worth of cigarettes
and a quantity of canned goods. They
also visited the grocers sleeping apart
ment on the upper floor and took a pair
or trousers and a vest Silverman told
the police he had SIS in one of the
pockets OF his trousers. Entrance was
gained with a duplicate key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
PRESIDENT STOCKTON SPEAKS
First Chapel Exercises of Season
Held at George Washington.

President Charles X. stockton of the
George Washington University today
opened the chapel services. which are
a feature of the university during the
year. Although the first was held to-
day. they will hereafter be held every
Wednesday during the year. The
clergy of the city are invited to at
tend these services. and one is chosen
10 address the gathering each We'd
ncsday. President Stockton was the
speaker at the exercises today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
CUTS THROAT WITH RAZOR.
Carrie Taylor, Colored, Makes an At
tempt at Suicide,

Carrie Taylor. colored. thirty years old.
this morning attempted suicide at her
home, III 4th street northwest. by cut
ting her throat with a razor. She was
removed to Emergency Hospital. where
she Is alleged to have said that she had
attempted to end her life because a false
accusation had been made against her by
her employer.
She said she was sorry she had cut her
throat and declared she would not repeat
the attempt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Hurt In Motor Cycle Crash.

Arsenius Corbey, 1893 University place
northwest, received a fracture of his right
knee this morning as a result Of a col
Hsion between motor cycles on the west
plaza at Union Station. His motor cycle
collided with another machine riden by
Garrett R. Brown Of 800 G street north
east. Brown was not hurt. Corbey was
taken to Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Elected District Deputy.

Rev. DR.. Alexander C. Garner, pastor
of Plymouth Congregational Church. was
elected as deputy for the District OF CO.
lumbia by the annual session of the In
dependent Order of St Lukes Monday
evening Mrs. Julia H. Hayes was chosen
as associate deputy for the ensuing year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
DICTATOR Of THE U.S.A.'
ORDERS THAW Be FREED
Slayer Still in Custody, How
ever, at Last
Reports.

Some one named Lewis johnson Mar
shall of Lisbon Falls. Me-, who calls him
self the supreme dictator of the u. g.
A." has taken hand in the Thaw case,
and has "ordered'' Thaws unconditional
release by the authorities. Marshall has
had a number Of his orders printed and
distributed.
The first is headed 1.-THE case Of Harry
X. Thaw." Beneath this caption in large
type. appear the words. Acquitted by q
jury Of the crime of which he was charged,
yet confined in prison more than five
years, in violation of the Constitution of
the United States" Mr.. Marshall then
points out that holding Thaw for shooting
Sanford White violated the provisions Of
the Constitution in that he has been twice,
for the same offense, put in jeopardy, that
the trial for all crimes shall be by jury,
and that the Constitution also guarantees
that no person shall be deprived OF life.
liberty or property without due process Of
law. It Is also declared. with the same
authority, that every person confined in
asylums for the insane In the United
States. without trial by Jury. Is held
illegally"
Issues Proclamation.
This appeal is signed IL j. Marshall
The other circular has the words "A
Proclamation in heavy black type at the
top. and reads like legal document.
Whereas" the proclamation reads.
lone, Harry K. Thaw, has been for more
than five years confined in prison in the
state of New York, in violation of the
Constitution Of the United States. and
Whereas the said Harry X. Thaw Is
now deprived of his liberty by officials Of
the state of New Hampshire, and
Whereas there is no valid charge OF
crime against the said Harry 4. Thaw
in the state of New York or the state Of
New Hampshire,
Therefor, In the name and in behalf
of all the people of the United States"
and here the capital letters start, Il
hereby order and demand the release OF
the said Harry K Thaw from custody.
The demand is signed with Marshall S
full name, with the title, supreme die
tator, U. s. A. beneath it.
Leaves It to the People.
No power on earth. they say, is abso-
lutte. and even Marshall seems to realize
this After making his demand In no I'M
certain terms, the dictator seems to
| recognize that 1t is q pretty large order
to carry out all alone. With this In mind.
sentence has been added to the peremp-
tory message to the world. This addition.
In smaller typo at the very bottom Of
the page. reads:
"The enforcement Of this order is left
to the people,
At last reports Thaw was still in Gus
tody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Leads in Securing Members.

Worth Daniels. son of the Secretary OF
the Navy. leads all the Y. NJ. C. A. boys
IN securing new members In the Red and
Blue contest now on. Yesterday Worth
walked in with Frank Houston, son OF
the Secretary OF Agriculture. on one side
and Morgan Watt, son OF Admiral Watt,
on the other and said Here's a couple
OF new members Give me two blue but
tons" .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Pride Of An, vHrB1n1a TAeafer. To-Day,
'Fantomas, or Under Shadow Of the
Guillotine."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Particular People HGve Reposed Con-
ndence In the purity Of HEURICHS beers
for moro than a generation For health's
sake YOUR choice should always be
Maerzen or Senate. 2 doz., SLIT Qager,
$3.50. Bottle rebate, soc. Tel. w. 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

I Can Serve You In Connection With
the income tax provision Of the Under
wood Simmons tariff bill. John S. Wise,
attorney, 20 Broad street. New York.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
xI.sN 70 Haruera F.

Sf.O0 20 Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg,
sl35 Berkeley Springs and $500 Cumber-
and and return. Sunday, October 3, Bal
timore and Ohio. from Union station at
so am, returning same day.-Adver-
ttsemtnt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Meinberg's ~T0p-NOch" Bread Emb0dles
all the good that can be baked into q
clean, wholesome loaf. Any grocer's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

SOf0s Baking Powder.
Superior to any other at any price.
25c a pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Don't Roof That New House
until we tell you all about Flex-a-T1le
Shingles. Nsinger Bros, 21O9 7th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Low Cost On Furnace, Range ana
Plumbing work, hardware, paints and
glass. Moran Co, 2128 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Phoae Your Want AID t. The Sta4.
Main 244O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

Specaa1ists I'm Sea Feed.
Phi1a- Oyster House, 513 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02
Leaves It to the People.

Money to loan at and 8% on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1928 N. 7. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-02

GUIDES American Beauties
are famous for their beauty and perfec-
ton. Finest roses grown. 1214 F.-Ad-
crtisement.