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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
DEATH OF AN ALEXANDRIA,.
George w. Jones, Former Policeman
of This City, Dies in All
gusta, GA.

MIR. George ". Jones, of Augusta
Ca, while visiting his son, c. E. Jones
of Norfolk, Va, died Saturday, Feb
ruary 90. He was buried at Rich
mond, Va. Monday, February "a, with
1. o. O. F., rites, special committee
from his Sarepta Lodge, No. 46, Alex
an dria, Va, attending, he being a
past grand counselor of this Lodge,
and member for II years.
Mr.. Jones was born in Manchester,
England, and reared in Maryland. He
leaves widow and several children,
among whom is Mrs. George Sutton,
Of this city.
The death of Mr.. Jones will bring to
minds of many now living an exciting
scene in the streets Of Alexandria on
Sunday afternoon, May 5, 1872. A
negro Odd Fellow died in Washington
few days before and his remains
were kept above ground until Sunday,
wnen is was brought to this city for
interment. Nearly all the negroes of
Washington followed the remains to
this city, and before they left they
started fight on King street, defying
the. police and instituting reign Of
terror. The police soon found them
selves powerlesS to cope with the situa-
ton, citizens came to the rescue and
excitement prevailed. The late Hugh
Latham was Mayor of the city at the
time, and he with the subject of the
above notice, who had been a member
o fine police force, went aboard one
of the ferry boat, where several ne
groes who were principals in the disor-
der, had taken refuge. The steamer
was densely packed with negroes, but
Notwithstanding their menaces and
the Mayor and Mr.. James
brought ashore two Of the ringleadcrs
and next morning they with others
who had been arrested were brought
before the Police Court where they re-
ceived THE maximum punishment pro-
vided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
Establishing a Blockade.

Vienna, April 1.-Austria-Hun-
gary today began blockade of the
Adriatic coast of Montenegro. The
blockade was ordered as naval
demonstration against the Balkan
states 10 back up Austria-Hungary's
demand that the siege of Scutari
be lifted
When Austria-Hungary made her
representations to Montenegro and
they were ignored, the ambassadors
of the Powers at London held. a con-
sultation and advised The naval de,
monstration against Montenegro. IT
was intimated then that England
might aid in the blockade.
A report, unconfrmed, was cur
rent today that King Nicholas CT
Montenegro would abdicate in favor
of his son, Crown Prince Danllo. The
king had his heart set on capturing
scutari, as the late King George
took Salonika and Car Ferdinand
entered Adrianople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
TO VISIT PHILADELPHIA.
Masons TO Return Visit
of W. l.. F]kins Lodge.

Considerable interest is being man.
ifested in Masonic circles over the
proposed visit of the members of AL
exandria- Washington Lodge of Ma
sons of William l. .Elkins Lodge of
Philadelphia, June, 5, next. 1t is ex-
pected that fully 200 members of the
local lodge will make the trip. The
occasion will be the celebration of
the sixth anniversary of Elkins lodge.
The Alexandria Masons, headed by
Worshipful Master Samuel w. Pitts
have arranged to leave Washington on
a special train for Philadelphia the
morning of June 5. Members of Elk
ms Lodge recently made pilgrim
a@. 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
BOATNEN WITNESS BOUTS.
Lively Fistic Contests al Smoker OF
Old Dominion Boat Club.

Five lively bouts between members
of the club with fast exhibition in
which Washington knights of the pad
dcd glove participated an da battle
roy2! between four Washington ne
groes furnished lots of sport last
night at the smoker of the Old Domin-
ion Bo;t Club in their club house OIL
the Potomac. 1t was one of the most
interesting events the club has e"cl
pulled off and was attended by many
visitors from Washington as well as
the members of the CLUBS and their
guests from Alexandria.
During the intervals between the
athletic events the Alexandria Mand-
olin Club played several selecti9ns and
solos were sung by Forrest Birrell
and Kenneth Ogden.
The annual election Of officers of the
Old Dominion will be held tomorrow
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
BODY Of MORGAN
At HOTEL IN ROME
Great Money King Believed
to Have Died of Star
walton.
SO SAY THE DOCTORS.
Usual Fevcrish Gayety in Hostelry.
70 Cessation in Noise of Dancing
anG Blarc Of Orchestras.
SO SAY THE DOCTORS.
Usual Feyerish Gayety in Hostelry.

Rome, April l.--Surrounded by
mountains of floral tributes from the
royalty, big business and society of
every nation, the body Of j. Pier
pont Morgan to-day lay in the Grand
Hotel, while relatives planned for its
removal 10 America.
With every necessity and luxury
tina. money could buy at his COM
mand, Morgan actually died Of STAR
vat.on. This fact. startling in its
contemplation, was stated hy his
physicians who SAID that all the ar
tihcc of modern medical science could
not pc nourishmcnt into the mans
system '.2cauSe of the failure Of
functional nerves to do their work.
While the body Of the great Nor
gar, watched over only by six paid
employees, lay in his $500-a-day suite
thai had been twice occupied by
kings. and his relatives were all
gathered in an adjoining room where
Mrs Sattarlee his dauobter ~
n,rad q nbvs;rian's caro- tho rsu,I
ravorish oavo+r want ~, r,;,+o,.-
oJ +brorobtor4 +be Grand Lo-
+oI
,r. , ~
call. IF cbaufeurs and AND c,rri.uo
st., ORG -. tho artranco Tho bI.ro
IF orcbest,,s and Tho shouts or
gar,bIers-aIl the discord,nt sounds
IF rnyal1, thar tha plysic;sns 3a;G
wcra IN mart resnonsiblc for the sud
den co|Iapse Of Morgan. went on as
usu; IN to the gray hours of the
morning, just as if the body of the
powerful monarch of finance did not
lie almost unattended on the second
floor. And it might have been that
some of the revclcrs did net know it.
When the undertakers finished
their task today permission was Civ
en- ~ Mrs. Satterlee for Albion Pol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

gree was the steal of first by Alt,
rock in the eighth inning. Nick hit
safely to center and then stole Sec
ond. Walking. off the bag Nick con-
tinued to FIRST, and duplicated Ger
many schaefer's famous steal Of
first base, only Dutch made his great
play against the Chicago White Sox.
The Cardinals were up IN the air or
Nick would have been retired. All
Herrel, who was on the mound, had
to do, was to touch second and Ait
rock would have been out. Nick did
not like the air around first, and
again stole second, making total
of three stolen bases in one inning
for the port wheeler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
THE MEAT SITUATION.

The meat situation in Alexandra
would have reached serious proper
tions had not the Armour and Swift
packing companies taken prompt ac-
ton to supply section of the country
with carload shipments of fresh meats
from their packing plants at Fort
Worth. Texas, where some of the
largest packing establishments in the
world are located. The first of the
shipments for Alexandria are expect
ed to arrive in this city by Friday by
way of Atlanta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.

William D. Haywood, organizer
for the Industrial Workers of the
World, was sentenced to six months
in the county Jail at Paterson, n
J., yesterday afternoon on conVic-
ton of disorderly conduct. He went
to Paterson in connection with the
silk mill workers strike. Hay
wood was arrested at a gathering Of
strikers. A second charge, that Of
causing unlawful assemblege, also
was lodged against him. On this he
was held for the grand jury, with
the amount of his bail to be fixed
later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED.
Scottish Rite Masons to Hold Meeting
Tomorrow Night.

The recently elected officers Of Rar-
dolph Chapter, Rose Croix, No. :,
Scottish Rite Masons, as well as those
of Virginia Consistory, No. ,, will be
installed at special meetings Of both
of these bodies which will be held III
Masonic Temple tomorrow night. AT
the same time meeting Of Lafayette
Council. knights Of kadosh No. ,,
will be held for the purpose Of cIectlng
secretary and almoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
PAZAAR IN PROGRESS.

In a blaze of glory in one continu-
al round of pleasure the Alexandria
Musical Association bazaar Isl now
going on at Odd Fellows hall, and
will continue till April 5th. Dane
ing always and always. Ladies free.
to April 5tf1. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
ENTERED UPON HIS DUTIES.

Harry White, who was recently
elected secretary of the Retail Mer-
chants AsSncias ion, with his office at
62S King street commences his work
today. all records, books and papers Of
the association having been turned
over 70 Mr.. White this morning by Mr..
Preston. secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce, who was formerly the sec
retarv of The Merchants Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
Rev. D. H. Kern is Ap-
pointed Presiding Elder
in This City.
REV. CANTER LEAVES.
Will Go TO Harrisonburg and be Sue
cceded Here by Rev. j. w. Duffey
of Winchester. -.

The creation of a new district in the
Baltimore Conference of the Methods
Episcopal Church South to be known
as the Alexandria district, with head
quarters in this city, was announced
last night at the conference of the
Church which is being held in Staun
ton. Heretofore the churches in Alex.
andria and those of the surrounding
counties have been under the Washing.
ton district.
Rev. D. H. Kern, D. D., at one time
pastor of the church at Del Ray, Alex
andria county, and for the last four
years stationed at Winchester, has
been named as presiding elder of the
new district.
The churches and their pastors,
which will be under his supervision
are the following:
Alexandria,. W. Duffey; Del Ray,
E. A. Lambert; Clarendon, T. NJ.
Swami; Falls Church, w. D. Keen;
Fairfax, w. J. Whitzell; East Fair
fax, E. D. Harrison (supply); Rem
ington; H. L.Biven; Sudlers, W. P. c.
Coe; Manassas, E. A. Rhodes; Prince
William, L. K. hardwood; Stafford, II.
S. Wiley, (supply); Fredericksburg,
j. R. Jacobs; Morrisville, c. E. Sim
mons; Dumfries, E. @. Coe; Warrenton
J. n. Mast; Leesburg, w. NJ Waters;
Hamilton, C. T. Tyler; Hillsborc, W.
H. Marsh: Bluemont, +. T. Ridgeway:
Loudon, S. V, Hildebrand; Middleburg,
l. G. Michael; Marshall, A. A. P. Nee!;
Sterling, J. H. kuhlman; Occoquan,
L. B. Atkins; Fauquier, c. B. Sutton.
The most important change in Alex
andria is that of Rev. H. NJ. Canter,
D. D., who for the past'th years has
been pastor Of the Washington street
NJ. E. Church in this city and who
has been transferred to Harrisonburg.
His place will be taken by Rev. J. W.
Duffey who is at present stationed at
Staunton, Rev. Mr.. Dufrey was at one
time presiding elder of the Washing
ton district and is one Of the best
known pastors in the conference.
Rev. f. A. Lambert is assigned to
Del Ray for another term. Rev. Chas.
D. Bulla D. D., formerly of this city
is re-appointed superintendent Of the
Adult Bible Glass work of the church
with headquarters in Nashville, Tenn.
Rev. Forrest J. Prettyman, D. D.,
who is the present presiding elder OF
the Washington district, which here
tofore included Alexandria, and who
was recently elected chaplain of the
United States Senate, has been as
signed to the Epwol':h Church, Wash
ington. His place is taken by Rev. J.
A. Anderson.
Rev. Z. V. REGISTER, formerly pas
tor of the Washington street NJ. f..
Church South and also presiding elder
of the Baltimore district, is reasslgned
to Mount Vernon Place Church, Wash
ington.
Rev. J. Stump. former pastor OF
thi city, goes to Ingleside, Baltimore.
Alexandria will regret to lose Re-.
Mr.. Canter from the city. He has
made a forciful impression upon the
community both as preacher and a
man and his work here has been most
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
Proclaimed King.

Paris, April 1.-The Due dc Mont
pensier today vas proclaimed king OF
Albania by theprovisionai government
Of that country according TO a ;speciai
dispatch from Brindisi to the Paris
Excelsior. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

The West End School, gives an en-
tertainment tonight at '!he st. Johns
Parish Hall. Duke street extended, for
the pupose of raising fun: 10 pur
chase maps, books and supplies for
the scholars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

An exhibition drill will be given by
the Alexandria Light Infantry Fri
day night at the bazaar now being
conducted by the Alexandria Must
cal Association in Odd Fellows Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
MASONIC NOTICE.

A called communication of Alex
andria- Washington lodge No. % AT,
and A. NJ, will be held tonight, April
LIST. in Masonic Temple at 1880 for
work.
BY order of Worshipful Master.
A. G. UHLER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Albany n. Y.-Defec:ive wiring
caused small fire in the capitol and
furnished the first test of the. new hose
equipment which burst under slight
pressure. Both were Tammny con-
tracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
To The Democratic Voter:
of Alexandria:

Your attention is called to
the fact that your poll taxes
must be paid on or before
May 3rd, 1918, in order that
you may vote in the general
election on November 18th.
and the primaries prior to
that date.
City Democratic Committee
CHAS. BENDHEIM,
Chairman.
R. T. COOK, Secretary.
Steamed Hard Shell Grabs daily
at Rammers Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Great Sachem Whitley will pay an
official visi: to Osceola Tribe, No. l.,
Improved Order of Red Men, tomor-
row wednesday, evening at $50
o'clock at the wigwam in Elks Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

During the month of March Al
deeds were recorded in the office Of
the clerk of courts. During the same
month 50 marriage licenses were is
sued al to white persons and II to
colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Walter H. Page, of Garden City, L,
|. editor of Worlds Work and member
of Doubleday, Page e. Co., publishers
has accepted President Wilson's Offer
20 be Ambassador to Great Britain
Mr.. Page is one of the founders of
the publishing firm of which he is q
member. He has been prominent as d
lecturer on politics and economics and
ut one time was editor OF the Atlantic
Monthly and Of the Forum. He is s.
years old and is "a, "ciown homer" that
is, he is native of North Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

4 deed was placed on record this
afternoon transferring lot at the
southwest corner Of Patrick and
Wilkes streets from VIM. 3. Matthews
and wife to Stuart Ellis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Steamed hard shell Grabs daily
at Rammel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

The opening Of bids for certain street
improvements did not take place to-
day. as had been announced. The COM
m;ttee on streets failed to meet at
noon, and the bids will be opened at a
meeting to be held tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

There will be another meeting Of
the residents Of Rosemort in the cleo
trio station at that place, al which
some plan will be formulated for Sc
curing fire protection for the place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Grafton c. Trenary received his
commission last night as second
lieutenant of the Alexandria Light
Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Ed. V. Boyd, w. NJ. Eagle, and
A. L. Hurdle, conductor, engineer
and fireman, respectively, on South
ern Railway freight train No. Is, en-
route from Salisbury to Asheville,
N. c., were killed about :! o'clock
yesterday morning when the locomo-
tive and Is cars left the track at
Oyama, between Hickory and New
ton. When the locomotive turned
turtle all three men were instantly
killed. So far no explanation has
been given of the wreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

NJ. B. Harlow has purchased two lots
on King street extended in George
Washington Park, section No. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

William Twiman, who killed his
father and a deputy sheriff year
ago, was electrocuted yesterday
morning in the Auburn, N. Y, prison.
He ignored the chaplain in the final
service, and was practically carried
10 the chair. Owing to a recent at
tack on Guard John Martin every
preparation had been made to pre-
vent a scene. Seven guards accom-
panied him from the cell and as
sisted in strapping him to the chair.
Soon after his arrest Twiman as
saulted the jailor and one OF the
court criers, and later tried to stab
the sheriff at the jail. Alienists re-
ported him sane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Twelve policemen were stationed
inside the Grant street Reformed
Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh,
Pa, 70 prevent any possible ouf-
break among the warning factions
of the board of trustees, at theil
meeting yesterday evening. Massec
On one side was the faction which has
been opposing the Rev. J. B. Wilson
the pastor, and his friends ON tho
other side. For a time it appeared
as if there would be clinch, and a:
soon as the hostile members begaI
jostline each other policemen ap-
peared. It was discovered that die
tographs were placed in the church
by the pastors enemies, so as u
keep posted on his movements. iw'
elections were held, one by each lac
ton, and the courts will be GALES
upon 10 decide what side Will con
troll The congregation is one OF tn
: wealthiest in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Don't think this is Vienna"
cried crowd of people gathered in
front of the Servian legation in ST.
Petersburg yesterday to listen to a
speech by the Servian minister to
Russia. The peoples protest was
raised in this way against the &C
ton of the Russian police who rode
them down, slashing right and left
with their sabers. Anti-Austrian
feeling was very keen among the
demonstrators, who attempted to
reach the Austro-Hungarlan embas-
sy. Great crowds of them marched
in that direction shouting "Down with
Austria" but the police drove them
sway with whips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

Tomorrow-High-tides 4:24 am.
and 4:47 p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-01

: Fair tSnight aud Wednesday;
hot much change in temperature
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-14
within the limits Of any incorporated

city, G and dnd az as feS
.Beginning at the north, west corner
S Of iee anS @ in two e~qia s range
thirty three $3.50, in said Kandiyohi
County. Minnesota, and having for its
point Of commencement s1: 7: point t., in the
north west corner of said section fif-
teen 15),., in said town and range,
ana sixteen is: SECTION sight 81 ana
eighteen (1S), all in said town one
hundred and twenty two !122) range
hundred and twenty '' two (i22) range
thirty four $40, until the south east
s section ct the tw sf~t @ in qoaSsr
one hundred and twenty two (122) Of
range thirty four. go in said county
and state is reached, and there termi-
mination a point in the center of a
public highway at or near the said
southeast corner Of the south vest
said township one hundred and twenty
two CPD, range thirty four (34) in
said county and state, and the Board of
County Commissioners of said County
ment of a majority Of it's members
said petition is reasonable on it's face:
1t Is Hereby Ordered, That a hear
ing be had on said petition at the
County Auditors office, in the City of
Willmar in said County, on Thursday
the 10Th day of June, 1913, at o'clock
2: M at which time and place a said
in favor of, and against the granting
of said petition. -
It Is Further Ordered, That. N. B:
Johnson and Q. S. Reigstad, members OF
this Board be, and they hereby are,
appointed a committee to examine SAID
proposed establishment Of said ROAD a.
and that said committee meet upon the
route of said road at the residence Of
J: P: Iverslie, situate on the Ins> Eh zsao OF
l$$} in said County, on y Tuesday IS oXc,t the
a. M, for the purpose of examination
Of said proposed establishment Of OF SAG 10
meeting of said Board hereinbefore
specified, and that notices hereof De
The Board Of County Commissioners
Of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
By N. B. JOHNSON,
(sEAI) ----.s =. Chairman,
Attest: JOHN FEIG,
County Auditor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-14

LONG LAKE.

Long Lake, May 12-Mrs. Gust
Berg and daughter, Olga were Sun
day afternoon visitors at the Sven
son home.
Mr.. A. P. Raun, daughter and SON.
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. John Yer Hota,
called at the Jalmer Larson home
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Wesley Swenson autoed down
from La Bolt, S. D., Saturday for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. Anna
Swenson.
Misses Alma and Ella Martinson
called at the Larson home last Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Swenson and
children visited at the latters paren-
tai home near Willmar Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Rykken visited
at the Grorud home Sunday after
noon.
The Long Lake Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. David Swenson on
Saturday afternoon and evening, the
oath Of May.
Mrs. John Rykken and son from
Foxboro, Wis, are at present visit
ing at the Grorud home.
Mrs. E. Benjaminson from Boards
ley, Mimi, arrived here last Satur-
day for visit with her husband, who
is teaching parochial school in the
Long Lake church.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Bratberg and
family were Sunday guests at the c
Hendrickson home.
The latest fad in this neighborhoot
seems to be to hang tin pals as Ma,
baskets. / At whose door?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-14
The 18th of May Celebration.

The three Norwegian church de-
nominations Of the Norway Lake
community will unite in a monster
18th Of May celebration at Ole Knut
sons grove in Township Of Arctan-
der. There will be speeches by Rev.
Mons Sotendahl Of the United
Church, Rev. N. J. Mus of the Syn
cd church and Rev. liver A. johann
son Of the Hauge's church. In
strumental music will be furnished
by the Sunburg band, Union choir
will sing patriotic songs Of both the
land Of birth as we'll as that of a.
doption. All the proceeds Of the din
ner, lunches, stands, etc., will be do
mated to the "Mindegave," memorial
gift) which Norwegian Americans
are gathering to be presented to the
fatherland next year on the centen-
NAL date of the attainment Of Nor
ways independence. The commit
t..e in charge extends most cordial
invitation to everybody to come out
and spend the day with them.