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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
GARMENT WORKERS
|. VOTING ON STRIKE
Union Official From New
York to Speak in Chicago
Tonight.
MAY BE ARBITRATED.
Should Strike be Declared Forty
thousand Persons Would be Thrown
Gut of Empl0ymnt.
BE ARBITRATED.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-Garment workers
vii! decide tonight whether to strike
in sympathy with the New York
wo. kers.
The specific grievance of the work.
ers is that New York manufacturers
have had heir work done here. Louis
Tot3ky, New York Union fficials, is
here to address tonight's mass-meet.
ing and to urge the workers to go
on. A committee of the local union
has made the rounds of the shops to
pre- pare report on where work was
beil g done for New York shops. A
lar%e list is said to have been made.
\ move 10 arbitrate may be made at
nights meeting. The employers
are said to be willing to receive a
committee of the union officials to
wolk out a settlement of their griev-
anCcS.
A strike in the garment frades
would throw 100000 workers out of en-
ploMment Since the strike of two
yeas ago, when the workers lost,
there has been much discomfort and
fire .uent rumors if another tie-up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
Important Discovery.

M. Dussaud, a French scientist, who
has discovered means for the pro-
duction of what he terms "cold light"
has made public some details of his
discovery, which it is thought may
revolutionize electric lighting.
Starting on the principle that rest
is as essential to matter as to animal
organism, he. has constructed an cleo
trio lamp in which the light is con-
cen.rated on al single point by fila
ments working successively; thence
the light is projected through lens
magnifying a thousandfold. Thus he
has succeeded in concentrating 1000
candle-power light on one point and
in passing 80 volts into an eight-volt
lamp, which with the ordinary light
would burst. l,,% .$.$
Experiments with this lamp have
established that the new lights abso
lutely without danger, as no heat Is
given off, and it requires 100 time:
less current than the ordinary lamp i
can be worked by a tiny battery, o.
sufficient motive power can be obtain
ed from a jet of water from an ordi
nary faucet or even 2 squirrel Earning
a cage -. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
SUFFERING FROM
FLOOD IN OHIO
Cold Weather Intensiies Dis
tress of the Many Home
less Ones.
FOR RELIEF.
Situation Improved by Cessation of
Rains-River and Tributaries Have
Reached Their Crest.

Evansville Ind, Jan. 21.-Suffering
in tn flooded Ohio River Valley
was intensified today by the first real
cold weather of the winter. Relief
committees were besiged with appeals
for coal, for second story dwellers.
Live stocks, which escaped the high
waters suffered greatly.
The situation was improved, how
ever, the rains having stopped and the
Ohio and its tributaries having reach
cd their crest. Barring a return of
the continual downpour for the last
ten days, the waters were expected to
begin receding late today.
The scene along the Ohio from Gin
cinnati to Cairo is a desolate one.
Where levees have been repaired and
the flood driven back the inhabitants
were engagd in cleaning away the de-
bris and muddy ooze that invaded
their factories, stores and homes. En-
terprise, Ind, more than half swept
away still was submerged up to the
caves of the houses remaining and the
refugees in nearby Rockport were fac
ing absolute poverty in a fresh start
in life.
Shawneetown, ILL.,, reported that the
situation continued critical today, with
the Ohio's waves tapping the top of
the levee. Boys aided the men in the
trolling the levee, on the lookout for
the slightest sign of weakness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
.iust Not Quarrel With Wives.

Orders have been given by the New
Ha"en Railroad for its employees to be
friendly with their wives. They have
been warned that the company regards
the family man as more desirable than
the single man who lacks ties and sta
billy. The wives of the rairoaders
also will be watched Wives who dis
puta their husbands earnings and get
on he black list of the grocery stores
for not paying their bills will get their
nus bands in trouble.
1t will be the theory Of the railroad
that the staid married man. linked to
wife of Industrious habits, will prove
the most desirable employe the rail-
roa;i can possess. Such employees will
be selected for promotion in prefer
ence to men of sporting incinations
or those whose wives show traits that
may unsettle their husbands and make
them worry while at work.
Several employees have recently been
warned that unless they had less trou-
BILE at home they could not be regarded
as safe to handle trains loaded with
passengers.
One report has it that recent ac-
cidcnt on the New Haven road was
caused by the carelessness Of an engi-
neer who had just gone through
terrific quarrel with his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
WILL At TEND
...TH[ RECEPTION
President Elect Says His
Wife and Daughter Will
Be Prsent.
N O HANDSHAK1NGS.
Saws He is Glad to Hear Of Action of
Inaugural Committee in Eliminating
Ball Feature.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 21.-Mrs. Wood
row Wilson and the three Misses Will
son will attend the inaugural recep-
ton in the Capitol Rotunda with the
president-elect if one is held but will
not stand in line and shake hands.
This statement was made today by
Governor Wilson when his attention
was called to the report that his wife
and daughters would not attend.
"That is a mistake" said he. "If
the reception is held, they will of
course be there with me. l have mere
ly asked that they be excused from
the hand shaking, because it would bs
a pretty hard job for them to stand
all the afternoon and do that"
Governor Wilson was shown the
reports that the inaugural ball had
been abandoned because of objections
by Mrs. Wilson and because the Will
sons feared the turkey trot" and
other such dances would be indulged.
in. He said:
"That is utter nonsense. There isn't
a word of truth in it. My reasons for
asking that no ball be held were clear
ly set forth in my letter"
Speaking of the action of the inau-
grral committee in deciding finally
to give up the ball, Governor Wilson
said:
81 am glad to hear it. am glad to
have been the instrument through
;Yhch the elimination of tha! irstitu-
ton was accomplished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
Blizzard in the West.

One man was killed, five others ser
icusly injured, traffic of all kinds was
seriously hampered, and general SUI
fering was caused by blizzard which
gripped Chicago and vicinity yester-
day. 1t began with mild rain in the
morning, followed by sleet and snow,
and in the afternoon took on the roar
ing tactics of blizzard. Meanwhile
the temperature was dropping rapidly.
Hor$es and pedestrians were falling
on the icy streets in every direction.
Telegraph and telephone wires, heaW-
lily loaded with sleet, snapped as the
sudden cold contracted them and
street cars crept cautiously through
the whirling mists of snow.
Government forecasters say zero
weather will prevail and it will con-
tinue until Wednesday night, accom-
panied by snow. Advices from south
ern Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
and northern Indiana and eastern Iowa
tell of severe storms.
The storm, which was unexpected,
fell with unusual force upon the poor
of Chicago, who have rejoiced in the
unusually mild winter and made no
provisions for a suden attack of win
terry blasts. Before noon every chari-
table organization in the city was be-
sieged with frantic calls for fuel and
food:
Dispatches say a cold wave is tray-
ersing all Of the Missouri river valley
and it is growing colder at rapid
rate. The temperature dropped 40
degrees in six hours in Texas, and
snow and sleet are falling in the Pan
handle. The entire country west of
the Rocky Mountains appears to be in
for a touch of the cold wave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
ALEXANDRIAN ROBBED.

Ashley L. Bader, freight conductor
or the Southern Railway, residing at
107 north Payne street, in this city,
IVES robbed of $3.50 and gold watch
last night about $50 o'clock, while in
i, he vicinity of Sd and K streets south
wc3t, Washington. Two unidentified
co!ored men knocked him down and
took his valuables, he told the police.
Earlier in the night Bader visited a
house in the northwest section of the
city. He left there about 9 o'clock, he
said, and when he reached Sd and X
streets southwest, he was knocked
dow nand robbed.
The police think Bader probably
Wa; robbed by men, who early Sunday
morning knocked down Robert Wat
kris, a farmer from Cedar Grove,
Nc Mcntgomery county, Md, and robbed
hir of $10O, check and package of
papers. Watkins was at 10th and c
stl Gets northwest about o'clock in
the morning when he was robbed. He
said he was dealt stunning blow by
a colored man and knocked down, and
he thought there were four members
of the band of robbers. While Wat
kris was held on the sidewalk by one
cf the men, he stated, others searched
his pockets and took his money, check
and papers. Several coldred men were
arrested on suspicion of completely in
the hold-up. Watkins was unable to
identify them, and they were dis
charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
TO HOLD CONFERENCE.
Lawyers and Committees to Discuss
Annexation Proceedings.

A conference will be held tonight
at 1880 in the office of the Corporation
Attorney, Samuel G.. Brent, between
the attorneys of Alexandria City IN
the annexation case which was decided
against the city by Judge Bennett T.
Gordon, and the General Laws and FL
nance Committees of City Council, to
determine whether or not the annex
alton case will be taken to the ST.
preme Court of Appeals. There is a
considerable amount of sentiment in
favor of taking such action and it may
be to request Council for an appro-
priation for this purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
TAXATION AND No
REPRESENTATION
Feeling in Canada Akin to
That Preceding Ameri-
can Revolution.
MAY GET FREEDOM.
Lader of Laurier Bolt Opponent of
Reciprocity Makes Prophecy of
Future of Country.

London, Jan. 21.-The feling be-
tween Canada and England today is
much similar to that what the feeling
was between England and the thir-
teen American colonies in 1775, and
it will ultimately result in absolute
freedom for Canada according to Hen
ry Bourssa. leader of the Laurier bolt
in the last Canadian political cam
paign and stron gopposition of reci
procity. Bourssa made the statement
in an interview today.
"The greatest question OF the day
in Canada" declared Bourassa, "is
that of contribution to Great Britain.
Canada is trans continental country
and as long as we are not represent
ed in the affairs of the empire we
should be under no obligations to that
empire.
as is the same things over again
of your original thirteen colonies-tax
dClOil WltnouL ePiCocAIatioii. &AAIi-
imprialists, and indeed many other po-
litical classes have turned against
Borden because of the dissatisfaction
he has created by advocating $685.
100000 for English warships. The
advocacy chased Mr.. Monk from the
government Service.
"The opposition arguments that we
receive protection from England and
should, therefore contribute to it is
but merest incident. With no repre-
sentation abroad We should no more
contribute than did the thirteen origi-
nal colonies. Canad needs no navy.
Canada does need coast protection
especially at the mouth of the St. Law
renee.
eve do not desire TO secede from
Great Britain but we would much
rather undergo natural development
Of independence under the nationalist
idea than have constant friction, dis
agreements and distrusts under I'M
perialism. independence is the moral
outcome of any colony"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
No Strike.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE general
walk out of 10000 hotel employees in
all branches of the trade did not take
place today, following a discussion of
the union leaders to postpone action
until all the workers had been assem-
bled in the aulss meeting Sunday to
vote on the question. Several thou
sand walters and cooks stood in favor
Of the general walk out but the /.
w. w. Organizers in charge, of the
strike agreed to give the other de-
partments in hotel workers union a
chance TO express their sentiment be-
fore issuing a definite strike call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
TO PURCHASE NEW FURNITURE

George A. Nowland, Deputy United
States Collector of Customs, this
morning appraised the furniture in the
Judges room of the United States
District Court in the custom house.
Augustus H. Agnew and Captain F.
Beat.ie assisted him in the appraisal.
A carpet, ice cooler and lounge is to
be sold by the government. Anyone
desiring, may bid on this furniture,
The carpet is reported to have cost
S72, when new and is expected to
bring about $40. 1t is the intention
to purchase new furniture for the
Judges room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
Volcano in Eruption.

Mexico City, Jan. 21.-Colima VOL.
cano is in violent eruption today and
inhabitants of several towns and vii
lagos near the mountain are fleeing
to escape death by strangulation.
The big crater is vomiting enor-
NOUS quantities of lava, sand, ashes
and poisonous gases. So far as known
through reports reaching here today,
no persons have met death, although
hundreds of cattle and other animals
have been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
GAVE COMMANDER A SURPRISE

A few nights ago the Lady Macca-
bees gave their commander, Mrs.
George Zachary, a surprise. There
were 80 ladies in the party. During
the evening Mrs. Zachary was pre-
sented by the Hive with handsome
set of silver tea spoons, and Mrs.
James H. Mansfield with silver
gravy ladle. Mrs. Mansfield has served
as lady-at-arms for six years, and is
the oldest commander of the Hive.
The organization will hold its regular
meeting at their hall tonight, at which
Line il is hoped there will be a full
attendance. On Monday the Ladies OF
the Hive will give coffee social at
the, residence of Mrs. McCsuley, II
Del Ray. si Ij-a sEy-. 80 :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

Biologists declare that scientific dis
coveries of great value might be ex-
pected from a ten-ton meteorite, which
fell into the Allegheny Valley, several
miles from Pittsburgh, Pa, yesterday.
Many persons, among them geologists,
visited the scene today. and if pos
sible, the meteorite will be dug up
and presented to a museum. The
meteorite sank 20 feet into the earth,
leaving one corner exposed. So
great was the heat that trees several
hundred yards distant were scared.
The fumes from the smoking meteor
ite gave off a gaseous odor which led
TO reports that big gas we'll had been
struck in the vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
Blease Sends Message.

In another message to the legisla-
ture on the subject of the newspapers,
Gov. Cole l.. Blease, of South Caro-
Ina, arraigns William E. Gonzales ed
itor of the Columbia State, and re-
neatedly refers to fact that the late
Lieut.. Gov. James H. Tillman, who
killed Mr.. Gonzales brother, N. G.
Gonzales, formerly editor of the
State, because of editorial statements
which Mr.. Tillman called lies, was
found not guilty by the jury.
eff man is thus mistreated, Will
fed, and abused" he says, "and the
people rebuke the conspirators and
falsifers by electing the man lied
upon, he can submit and rest on his
laurels, but if he is defeated and feels
that only blood will remove the stains
because the law gives him no re-
dress, then, if he defends, his homo,
With blood, who biames him? Ger.
tainly not Lexington jury"
1t was a Lexington couny jury
which acquitted Lieut.. Gov. Tillman
The governor then charges mistreat.
ment in the case of his speech at the
governors conference in Richmond ir
November, in which he indorsed the
lynching without trial of negro as
sailants of white women. He com,
plains of the republication of unfavor
able editorials from other states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
POLICE COURT
(justice H. B. Cation, Presiding.

James Dixon, and Arthur Milton,
both colored, charged with fighting,
were fined $5 each.
Edward Carter, colored, charged
with destroying property of Harry
Rice, was fined $40.
James Diggs, colored, charged with
asaulting Mamie Grey, colored, for
feited his collateral by failing to ap-
pear.
A. G. Spirling, charged with selling
unsound meat, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
ABANDONED APPEAL.

Game Warden A. J. Payne recently
arrested Arthur Bailey on the charge
of unlawful cunning in Fairfax coun-
~. He was taken before Justice Oar
lington, who assessed him Sl5 fine
and costs. Bailey took an appeal to
the Circuit Court of Fairfax, but later
abandoned the appeal and paid the
fine and cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
CHICKENS REAPPEAR.

Eight dressed chickens suddenly
disappeared from the yard of W. P.
Wools & Sons, store, northwest corner
cf Queen and Henry streets, last
night. Officer Roberts subsequently
arrested a negro on suspicion of steal
ing the chickens, but the fowls were
later found where they had been
pla ced. The suspect was released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
DEATH OF MRS. MILLER.

Mr:- Jennie Mccormick Miller, wife
of Alfred E. Miller, who is connected
with the Alexandria County Lighting
Company, and who resides at the
Fairfax, died at the Alexandria Hos
pital last night at ten o'clock. She
was 56 wears old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
NEWS OF THE DAY.

II A mob at Lake Placid, n. T., com
posed of some of the most prominent
citizens of the town. dragged Homer
Mitchell through the streets and horse
whipped him Sunday night because he
appeared at a funeral intoxicated and
created a disturbance. Mitchell was
admonished to stay sober or suffer
repetition of the punishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
Blue Birds And Robins:

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 21,-So many
robins and, blue birds. are in this city
appeals are made for food for them in
case cold snap comes, .,l n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
FUNERALS.

The funeral Of Catherine Caton'
the young daughter Off. Reece Cation
was held this morning from the resi-
deuce of her parents, 22o south Lee
street. Services were conducted by
Rev. LyF. Kelly.
The, funeral of William E. Grady, a
former member of the police force OF
Alexandria, will be held tomorrow al
ternoon at three o'clock from Wnea1-
ley's undertaking establishment ana
will be conducted by Rev. L.r.f-;kellg'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
Funeral NOTICE.

The funeral of the late VIM. E.
GRADY, will take place from the
parlors of B. Wheatley's undertak-
ing establishment tomorrw, Wednes-
,lay afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev.
Father L. F. Kelly, officiating. IN
terment in Catholic Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

FOR SALE-Valuable, property on
King street, must be2Sold at Once.
Fine location for moving picture
show or mercantile business, three
story building with large front
room on first floor. Investigate.
VIM. F. FOGLE. Brist;ow, Va. 20 St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

London.--Jewels are row rented, for
the evening the, same, as dress suits
and evening gowns by West End OUT
filters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
All Persons Take Notice.

J will not be responsible for any
deht contracted by my wife, Minnie
L. Harrington. after January goth,
1918. Samuel Harrington. 81 lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21


A riot broke out in the House of
Representatives of the Wyoming leg
islature yesterday when Speaker Pratt
and Speaker. Pro Tenn, Wood both
claimed the. right to preside. A vio-
lent fight, interrupted by members,
took place between the two officers.
The scene of violence; lasted fully
three-quarters OF an hour, and in
cluded two separate, encounters be-
tween Pratt and. Wood. The immed.
late occasion Of the trouble was the
attempt of Speaker Martin, L. Pratt
tc call to the chair F. C-+Hunteg Re.
publican, of Carbon county. -..~ =,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

:; Philadelphia.-The brewery workers
uEion is peeved. Seven free beers
day, has replaced the carte blanche or
der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

have some beautiful furniture
would like to sell private cheap. Come
qui;:k. Samuel Harrington, 1918 King
stl oet, Alexandria, Va 81 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

A climax ito the search for members
n the automobile crew in Chicago
came yesterday with the shooting and
killing of Detective Peter Hart with
his own revolver by one of the BAN
dts. The detective was shot through
the heart when he entered fiat at
1917. south Wabash avenue for the
purpose of arres.ing "Bob" Webb,
said to be an accomplice of James B.
Ferry, confessed bandit, now under ar
rest, After shooting Hart, the assas-
sin leaped through window to an ad-
joining building, ran the length of a
block, went down, a stairway, and es-
capped in crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

President elect Woodrow Wilson
Yesterday reached what he considers
the climax in his program of reform
as Gov. of New Jersey. Seven bills
making for the most extensive revis-
ion of the cooperative laws in the
history of the State were introduced
last night in the state legislature.
These acts are designed to put an end
to trusts and monopolies under the
laws of New jersey" declared Cover
nor Wilson, in a prepared statement
prescribing the measures" Il confident
ly predict that they will accomplish
that much desired result"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

James Renner, eolored, died at, his,
home on south Columbus street yester-
day. -.. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

., Though blinded by an oil-cup ex-
plosion while in the clouds over Hemp
stead plains, N. Y, yesterday, Miss
Bernetta A. Miller retained her nerve,
guided her aeroplane to the ground,
1850 feet below, and alighted without
iniuring herself or machine. Miss
Miller, who will guide an aeroplane in
thes uffragistS parade in Washing
ton, D. c., on March 3, was trying for
an altitude record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

A meeting of the Reliance Fire
Company will be held tonight when
officers will be elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21

After overpowering Jailer Chapman
and Lon Siers, an electrician, five
prisoners confined in the Cabell county
w. Va, Jail made their escape in broad
daylight yesterday and last night only
one of them had been captured. Inc
iailer was ecorting the electrician into
the Jail to make some repairs. Inc
men had pried an iron bar from the
grating. They were crouched to-
sether and sprung upon the jailer and,
after knocking him and the electrician
unconscious with blows on the head,
took a gun from the jailer's pocket
and quietly made their escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-21
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

Rev. H. M! .Canter, pastor of the NJ.
b. Church South of this city; will
preach at the University of Virginia
next Sunday. Rev. c. D. Bulla will
occupy the pulpit Of Mr.. Canter's
Church at that time.