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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
Witness Admits Truth of
Charges Made Against
Politicians.
THREE-IiOUR ORDEAL.


New York, Nov. 30. George II.
I Mcclure, pale and often weak OF
memory, whispered confederation Of
charges made ny John \. Hcnnessy
against alleged grating politicians.
il relentless three-hqur ordeal Of
examination yesterday oy Dis
t,ict Attorney Charles 5. Whitman.
Mcclure wa> the EeS;cr.ay's sole
witness in the John DO" inquiry,
through which MIR Whitman is seek
ing to bare corruption among Demo-
cratic and Republican collectors OF
campaign contributions from 5000 OF
more contractors on State barge canal
al highway work
HenmesSy. Investigator Of graft for
Ex-GcvcTrnr Suizcr. sat in The court
room ard heed the District Attorney
force the unwilling witness 20 con-
firm charges Of corruption made by
feneSsy during the mayora!ty cam
paign in New York City. OF none OF
these charges. however. could the
witness speak Of his own knowledge.
Tncv had come TO him in sse gossip
Of contractors and the small talk Of
politicians.
NcGuire testified that he haJ
h,rrd fnrtv ,T more c:iary"> of COZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
KANSAS CITY TRAGEDY.
DR.. Elam Suffering From Rem"rSe--
ExonerateS His Wife.

Kansas City, Nov. 2o.-Dr. Elan
of st Joseph, Mo-. is charged with
murder in the first degree after cor
oner's inquest into the death Tues
day of w. Putnam Cramer, of Chic
ago. who was shot by Dr.. EEam III Il
downtown hotel.
John Torpey. hotel detective. Tcs-
titled that when he went TO the room
with DR.. EIam and found Cramer
dead on the floor. Dr. Elam tokt nm
he had bought an automatic pistol
Just before leaving st. Joseph and
had come down here to get cra-
mCr.
Dr.. Elan was not called 20 the
stand In a statement made AT po-
lice headquarters just before the IN
quest the doctor showed intense re-
morse.
Il 20 not believe there was any
thing improper in the relations be-
tween Mr.. Cramer and Mrs. E!am,
he sad. "The shooting was one o.
those. acts accomplished in mo-
.ment that wrecks the remainder of a
mans life. If this matter becomes a
question OF showing wrong doing on
the part of my wifa. had rather be
hanged" -"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
INCREASED ATTENDANCE.
Imeres; Manifested in Revival Serv-
ices in he Second Presbyter-
ian Church.

The interest in the special services
now being held in the Second PreShy-
terian Church is growing, and the At
tendance last night was larger than
on the preceding nights.
Rev. Dr. Mcmillan, Of Baltimore
preached an earnest and practical
sermon from Romans ", 22-"But
now. being made free from sin, we
have your fruit unto holiness, and the
end everlasting life
The doctor icferrc.. TO the blessed
ness 5s freedom from sin. transfer OF
nasters:ip. fruits of holiness, ever
astinr life, et:. He was listened to
with close attention.
Mrs. William p. Woo!lS rendered a
,olo. "Thare were ninety and nine,
during the evening.
Rev. Dr.. Allison, pastor of the
hurch. stated that persons in the au-
jienre who have become lntrested IN
soiritual affairs could sign cards,
which had been distributed. and hand
them TO the usherS as they passea
,ut of the church The pastor wouln
.al! on such and afford encourage
ment and advice in regard t" steps
they might desire to tae.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

POLITICS ARE BARRED.
For This Reason There Was Opposi-
iion to- Inviting Suffragists TO .Ad-
dress The Gathering.

Richmon5. Va, Nov. 20.-Mrs. NV.
Randolph. chairman of he Richmond
delegation to the convention of the
United Daughters of the ConfeGer-
eracy held in New Orleans. returned
Yesterday, bringing glowing accounts
Of the success of the convention and
3rhe hospitsble entertainment t;lac.
was accorded to all OF the visiting
delegates
Mrs. Randolph said that the Nir-
ginia delegation was ahead in the
number Of chapters organized. in the
number of votes cast. and in the con
trbutionS to the Arlington and Shi-
Ion monument funds. When the ArI-
ington monument fund question came
up Mrs. Randolph asked how much
was needed to complete the monument
am the grounds. and it was decided
that $1,000 would he required. More
than 81 600 of the necessary sum was
pledged on the floor. the Virginia Ii-
vision pledging its share.
Mrs. Randolph said that durin" the
whole convention the daughters We're
urged to pay more attention To mem
berShip. not for lis voting strength
but for the history it could make.
The educational report WAS na-ri-
icent, she said and showed increase
of interest along all lines. Tile qucS
ton Of raising an endowment fun Of
$50 900 for L chair Of Southern HIS
tory in the Teachers College, in
Nashville. Tenn. was referred TO Il
committee after much discussion.
The con.l ..ttee enIorSed the idea but
thought it better To defer The ma tier
until d later time. The report of the
House for Needy Confederate Wo-
men, while most complimentary of
tie Home and is work. asked for
longer consideration on business
points. and was accepted, to be re-
ported at the next convention
The historical report Of Miss Nil
dred Rutherfor,. was wonderful. SAID
Mrs. Randolph, and was received il
,:ecp sympathetic silence. She plead
ed that the children Of he South !
taught the history Of ;he Southland.
Mrs. Randolph explained her stand
against the invitation Of the Sutfra-
giStS 20 have one of their number ad-
! drcs sthe convention by saying that
she was neither for nor against Sutf-
rage. but she did not wish to sec
politics creep into the organization.
Resolutions on he 3eath of Polk
Miller were sent to the president OF
the Virginia Division ana were adopt
cd bv the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
Gov. Mann Praises Negroes Work.

Hampton. Va. Nov. 20.-Govclnor
Mann. of Virginia, made strong
plea At the seventh Hampton lnsti-
tute Farmers Conference yesterday
for more cooperation between white
and black men in improving farm
ing ard health conditions. He urged
the coFored people TO use scientific
and intensive farming methods. He
heartily indolsed the work Of the
negro organization society of Va.
which aims to :fei crate existing col
ored organizations for better schools
bette.. health. better farms. and bet
ser homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
Wants Insanity Expert.

Richmond, Nov. 20.-The employ
ment of a State alienist who shall be
consulting physician to the various
State institutions for the insane. ,ant
who shall have general duties in re,
gard 10 the education of the public II
the cases and prevention of feeble
mindedness, is proposed in a'bi!l be
ing drafted by DR.. H. u Stephenson
The m after is now undsr considers
ton by the General Hospital Board
which will probably make spscia
recommendation with regard to t'ls
ersstion ei thi. Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
WILL NOT ADJOURN.
Mileage Causes Commentaries Re-
ceivcd Beforehand by Members.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Just at this
! time while lot of talk is beng
indulged in about the question Of con
gressional mileage and the pablic is
solarnliy discussing whether mem
bers of Congress ought to be allow
ed mileage for the special session,
liz is a fact worth some attention that
congress ulreaa !Fs-.i,as received is
mileage for the special session.
. Months ago members Of the
House and Senate cot their mileage
and either salted it down in bank
or spent it.
! Soon after the special session open
| ed there was a distribution Of mile
age. The usual sums were allowed.
: The statesmen were rot kept long
waiting to receive their prerequisite.
! as anyone can easily verify by con-
sulting the records or asking any
member Of House or Senate whether
he was allowed mileage for the spe-
cial session last spring. Something
over 100000 was distributed on the
lbasis Of 20 cents per mile, the
amount of mileage allowed by law
under fictitious theory that men still
travel to Washington and back Il
: their homes in stage coaches and or
| horseback.
| The fact that mileage already has
been diss;rsed for the Special seS-
sion is peculiarly interes ing
iip view of the talk that there
/; will be no adjournment of,the special
session and no actual recess o. c;
| gress in order to avoid a mileaa
scandal
The question which is now at issue is
whether members will be a!io
their mileage for the regular Ses-
sion. Good authorities say it Is
doubtful as matter of Law, if it can
be prevented. The law is apparently
clear that members shall be allow
ed mileage for each regular session
AT .he same time. the mileage ap-
preparation: may be mace available
for extra sessions.
/ If the law is followea with respect
to mileage in the regular session. ac'
cording to members who have studied
the situation, the usual allowance vii
be made for the coming regular ses-
sion. This is clearly contempla. G
by law. 1t is true that if Congress
should refuse to appropriate there
hwould be no way of compelling the
appropriation.
"If Congress has not been paid it:
mileage for the special session, saic
prominent member of the House to-
day. "ihe question of paying mileage
for the special session ans for thu
regular session might be more prop
{ erlv raised. But the mileage for the
: special session having actually beer
paid, it seems clear to me as a mat
t ter of law that the mileage for th'
regular session is required regardles
5 of whether the special session ad
,jomns or ends just before the reGu
II lsr session begin, the first Monda.
in pecsa,ber."
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
!. DR, WIN. N. SMITH
TO Be POSTMASTER
Nomination Sent to The
Senate Today by the
President.
HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.


DR.. William NJ. Smith, president Of
the Virginia State Board Of Health,
prcsi cnt of the Board of School
Trustees. Of Alexandria, and one Of
the most prominent >physicians OF
this city, was today nominated by
President Woodrow Wilson to be the
next postmaster of Alexandria. He
will succeed J. Armstead Eegborn,
the present incumbent, who was ap-
pointed to the position four years
ago by President Taft and whose
term will expire in April, 1914. 1t is
, not known at just what time DR..
Smith will take charge of the office
but his appointment is effective at
once.
His name was sent to the Senate at
noon today by President Wilson. 1t
was confirmed by the senate shortly
before three O'clock.
DR.. Smith has been a resident of
Alexandria for more than 80 years.
during which time he has practIced his
profession in this city. He has been
one Of the most active workers Of the
Democratic party and in every cam
paign has taken u great deal of IN
terest in seeing that large vote Is
nolled for the party. He has never
before held federal office but has held
several important positions under the
state government. More than year
ago he was named by Governor Mann
rs president of the State Board OF
Health. one of the highest honorS
that can be paid to physician in the
state. During the Spanish American
wal, he was surgeon, with rank of Ma
ior, in the Third Virginia regiment.
The news of DR.. Smiths appoint
ment will come as a complete sur
prise to many people in Alexandra
He has not been an active candidate
for the honor and while there mas
boen 4 rumor in circulation that he
could secure the position if he would
accept it. many of his friends were
inclined to the belief that ne wouf'
not care to accept the office.
There can be no doubt but that
presiden. Wilson's selection will meet
with the unanimous approval OF the
people of this city. There is no man
in the community who is held IN
higher esteem than is DR.. Smith. he
is a man of broad culture. of the
binhest character and most genlal
disnosition. He has had long and
varied experience in handling AFFAIRS
of large magnitude.
Doctor Smith will be the third
Democrat to hold the position OF post
master of Alexandria since 1861,
when William d. Massey succeedeo
Turner w. Ashby. who held office
unaAr the Buchanan administration
Massey was followed by Nicholas P.
Tr;st. who was succeeded by William
\ Berklev. Later Louis Mckenzie
and David r. Windsor at times had
charge of the post Office. In 1888
William W. Herbert was appo'nte
by President Cleveland. Park Agnew
followed un:er President HARRISON
and during Cleveland's second term
c. c. Carlin, now Congressman' De-
came postmaster. Joseph L. Cruppef
followed and during Roosevelt's sec
ond term T. F. Burroughs was maoe
postmaster. ]. A. Eggborn, the pres
ent incumbent, was appointed oS
President Taft.
The President also sent to the Sen
atd the name Of James ": Green TO
be postmaster at Culpeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Allen Gangster. Who Helped Shoot up
C"urt. Has Tuberculosis.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 2O.--"eSley
Edwards. one IF the most desperate
members Of the famous Alien gang,
which sEot ~ the Court House ut
Bi,lSvile IN March last year. and
killed five cour; officers; has been
taken riom tic State -rer1itenaary
hcyc ~ the State Farm. victim of
tuberculosis
U;hsh <entenced to twcnty-seven
yeers' imprisonment a wear ago, Ed
wards was a physical giant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
EyECUTRIX'S NOTICE.

Having qualified as executrix of
tho estate of MARY E. YOUNG. de-
cease, all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make prompt
settlement with the undersigned. and
All persons to whom said estate |:
indebted are requested to present
their sceoults. properly certified, FOL
payment, -
ao-st. MARY F. 0STKgAIAN.
Es>s,tlix. 1881 Irving Street. Wash
assoa. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20
LOCAL BREVI'rIES.

Ida Il Harris mas instituted suit
in the ;olpoation Court for a dl-
vdrce rrnm Milton Harris Oh the
ground o.. dc>ertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Prcpar.otry IL making survey "l
the - miles Of roadway in Fairfax
county to be improved carly next
spring with macadam paving enGi-
nccrs Of TIE Department Of AgncuI-
ture commenced an inspection Of the
roads today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

WANTED-Ciir.s to work on wind
ing. doubling and spinning. New
hands paid $50. per week; exper-
fenced hands. $50 to $I:oo neT
week. Apply ut kIots SIX Mill,
corner Pitt and Wilkes street
20-2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

An euchre and dance Will he given
tonight ut the l.yceum under the aus
Dices of The Daughters Of Isabella.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

There was but one case for ria!
in the Police Co@rt this morning.
Andrew Lomax. colorcd, has been
arrested by Officer Kern, charged
with cruelty to u horse. He was fined
$500 Ccorgiana Beach. charged with
disordcrly conduct. forfc.te her col
lateral by failing To appear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Best Oysters in the city served a
..smmels Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Tie State Supreme Court of Ap~
pcals refused writs Of error yeStrf-
dav in the case Of Dunn ct ais " Cox.
from the Corporation Court of Alex
au.,ria. involving the question Of
title TO a lot in Alexandria city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Mr. William Phillips. Of this city,
but now of the University Of Nr-
rinia. spent 4 few days with MS par
cnts in south Fairfax Stc"t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Alis. Msay Showien is the cues, oi
Mr.. ana Mrs. Robert Fuller. In Wash
;ngton. d. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Miss Nellie Marshall. of Lort'n,
Va. is visiting her cousins. Mr
and Mrs. Charles Il. Marshall. at 'l2
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-20

Rev. c. K. Straushur@, pastor
of the Metho1iSt Protestant Church,
is Spending Il week at Frederick. Md.
Mr.. II. Nj IlantZman. superintendent
of gas at Charlottesville, led the
pravcr mcetin" in that churcn last
night in the absence Of the pastor.
The Bourbon news., 1913-03-14
Easter 1913

Cut flowers of every description for
Easter. Place your order early and
get the choice.
ID st 10 WARDEN.
The Bourbon news., 1913-03-14
Springs Pardon When Trial is
Called.

A decided surprise was sprung in
the Circuit Court Tuesday when ]. 7.
Hinton. Mayor of this city, under in
dictment upon d charge of receiving
money unlawfully for the purpose of
influencing an election, through his
attorney. the Hon. G M. Thomas,
produced in court pardon for the al
legged offense issued by Gov. McCreary.
TIE Indictment against Mayor Hin
ton was returned blythe grand jury
sitting at the March, 1912, term of
court. which conducted rigid invest
iagation of alleged vote buying and
election frauds, 1t was charged that
he received sum of money from the
officials of Vcertain bank in this city
to be used in controlling an election
for Councilmen in the several city
wards two years ago.
Atsthis Term of court Judge Stout
ordered a thorough investigation of
alleged election frauds and charged
the grand ury to this effect. The par
don, which was issued a short time
after the indictment was returned,
was presented to the court after the
case against Mayor Hinton had been
called for trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK
 WILLIMANTIC, CONN

few days as the guest of relatives in Moosup and Central Village.
 Progress on New Bridge.
 The work on the new bridge over the ShetuclSet rived has advanced at g. creditable rate. the workmen of the Berlin Construction company having lad all the steel girders and trusseS and the framework of the bridge is now practically, done. Work was sus- pended Friday on account of the rain.
 George Remmert has moved his fam fly from Railroad street to Hartford. MT and Mrs. Remmert have lived in this place for many years and during that time have made many friends who will regret their leaving.
 George Despathy of Moosup was the guest of local relatives Friday.
 To Macadamize Hanover Road.
 It has been announced this week that the road to Hanover is to be macadam- tzed very soon, and bids for the con- tract are now being received by c. J. Bennett, state highway commissioner, at Hartford. The state will have the job done and this will greatly improve the road as it is very hilly and a hard road for heavy traffic.
 John Mcclure has been attending court in Norwich for the trial of the case of Milo Burr vs. William F. Mac Donald, charged with arson.
 Local Team Praeticing.
 The team of 1911, Baltic public school, has commenced practice for Donnelly IS coach.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
BALTIC
Nearly 100 Workmen Get Sewer Trench Filled In-New Bridge Work Ad- vaneins-Censressm Mahan Calls on Raymond J. Jodoin.

The Italian laborers employed by Contractor Archibald Torrance in dig ging the trench for the laying of sewer pipes through the principal streets of the village had to work from 11.30 Thursday evening until 6.3O Friday morning so as to get the trench dug through under the trolley tracks in front of St. Mary's church. In spite of their efforts they did not get the work finished in time to allow the early cars to get by and it was necessary to have a force of men sent up from Nor wich. At one time three cars, four automobiles and several teams were stalled waiting for the trench to be filled in.
 When the fresh gang of extra men arrived on the 10.30 car Friday morn ing, making a total of nearly 100 workmen, it was not long before the trench was filled in, and at II o'clock the first car went over the trench, it being deemed strong enough then to sustain the great weight.
 The work has advanced rapidly so far the main part of Railroad street being pretty well filled in, except in a few spots. The trench has now been started up the hill near St. Nary s church, so that the houses on the church hill can be connected with the main line of sewer pipes.
 Leaves for Utica.
 Charles O'Neil, who has been visit ing local friends the past few weeks, has left for Utica. N. Y.
 Congressman Mahan's Call.
 Bryan F. Mahan of New London, congressman from the Third district, was the guest of Raymond J. Jodoin Friday.
 Mrs Joseph W. Lavallie is spending
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
JEWETT CITY
c. E. Indoor Field Meeting-Dona BalIou Has Two Fingers Cut Off by Planer.


 PIaner.
 The Baptist Christian Endeavor so- ciety held an indoor field meeting Thursday evening in the vestry of the church. There was an entertainment Saunders, Adelbert Babcock Lemuel Green and Erme Myott sang a quar- tette, Mrs c. F. Gardner and Mrs. Allan SpideH read selections, Miss Alice Gilbert played piano solo, Miss Doris Myott played a violin solo and the company was divided into sides and each chose college College yells and stunts created no end of fun. Re- treatments were served.
 Good Rainfall.
 The rainfall Friday as showed by the gauge at Dr. S. H. Holmes was seven eighths of an inch. By the Jew cit City Water company's gauge on Stone Hill it showed .75 for the last rain and .15 for Fridays rain
 Sunday Subjects.
 Rev w. H. Ganes subject on Sun day morning at the Congregational church is That Misunderstood That, and in the evening the topic Is Re 1eeting the Sample.
 Rev Samuel Thatcher's morning topic at the Methodist church is Con- ulllOUdI 1InIlOI tdllISS anu III tllS CN Sll- ing The Difference in Prayers.
 Rev. Allan Spidelps morning theme at the Baptist church is A Glorious Church, and in the evening A Wonder full Life.
 Rev. R. w. Cochrane of Yantic will conduct an Episcopal service in Slater library hall Sunday afternoon at 3.30.
 Lost Two Fingers in PIaner.
 Dona Ballou met with serious ac- 1;l EN~i5 in "a carpenter shop at Aspinook bleachery. He was working at the planer and severed two fingers completely from the left hand. He was taken to Dr. J.. H. McLaughlin's office and the doctor dressed the hand. The remaining fin- gers were cut somewhat. The acci- dent Is the more unfortunate as the young man is left handed.
 Personals.
 Mrs Walter Stanton of Danielson has been spending a few days with her sister Mrs. Edward Geer.
 Mir and Mrs F. J. BraddeX of Springfield are guests at Dr. $. H. Holmes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

leave this Saturday, evening for Buff falo, to remain for week. While there they will attend the wedding of Mrs. Loomis brother.
 At the home of Ruth Partello mem bers of the Sunnyside club spent few pleasant hours Friday evening, when a corn roast was held.
 Rear Admiral C. F. Goodrich, coun- ty game commissioner, will have the newly appointed game officials of the county at Pomfret this Saturday. eve ming for conference.
 Ten Deaths in August.
 The monthly bulletin of the state board of health shows that there were ten deaths in Putnam during the month of August, this being the same as the number of marriages, which are far less numerous than before Au- gust 1, when the new marriage license law went into effect.
 Rev H. N, Brown of Danielson is to conduct a service at the Pentecostal church here Sunday afternoon