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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
FIRST DAYS o5CENEs
At GETTYSBURG
Camp Holds More Soldiers
Than at Any Time in
Fifty Years.
GARRISON A R RI V E s.
One Death From Apoplcxy And An
other From Old Age-About One
Hundred Patients in Hospital.
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Veterans Camp, Gettysburg Pa.
July l.-G=ttysburg is today in pos
session OF an army larger than any it
has seen since 1863, and, as in those
early days, great part of it came
in the night.
From noon yesterday until dawn
today, the tramp Of feeN made a
mutfied sound along long lanes, the
main street Of the camp, interrupt
ed frequently by the rattle of am
balances, that were kept busy all
night picking up The veterans who
had succumbed to weary hours of
travelling trains that in some instan-
ces were from six to eight hours late.
Secretary of War Garrison, got
here this morning from Baltimore,
coming in an automobile which the
committee sent after him last night.
The hospitals had close to a
hundred patients this morning, IN
addition to the thirty or more who
were overcome with the heat in camp
yesterday, but good rest and warm
Breakfast was all the treatment that
manT OF them needed.
Otto L. Stamm, of Almond, n. Y,
died early this morning from apo
plexy. He fought with the 9th
Massachusetts. His death is the
sodrth IN the camp.
One death occurred yesterday.
Edgar Biggsby Of Wauwatosa, Wis,
was found dying in his tent from COM
plications due to old age; and sue
cumbsd soon after being taken to
the hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
STATEMENT BY MR.. PIERCE.
: Not President of News Publishing
Company.

In regard to the article in yester-
day; Gazette concerning the appica-
tion of Mrs Nellie Y. Ramey for a
receiver for the News Publishing
Company, Mr.. Carrrl Pierce when
seen this morning stated that the bill
of complaint was erroneous in alleg-
Ing that he was acting as president Of
the News Publishing Company. Mr..
Pierce stated that ne is neither an Off
Ger or director Of the company, ana
has never been ct,gely connected
with it. that he is stakeholder to a
small extent, and has loaned the
company money at times, but further
than this he has not participated in
the management of the company's af-
affairs.
Editors Note:-1'he article re-
!erred to which appeared in yester-
days Gazette was taken from the bill
Of complaint filed in the suit in which
il is alleged that Mr.. Pierce is acting
as president of the News Publishing
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
WATER SERVICE:
To Be TESTED
Engineer of National Board
of Fire Underwriters to
Visit City.
WILL BE HERE JULY Is.
Gauges and Other Testing Appara-
tus Shipped to Alexandria to be
Used on The Occasion.


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VI 'nt ->"''o'."' i'o"'' Vi nc y"
"F'" r''erS III inc IRE prevention scr
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'''' W INV S''1 ''s 'o'iN''i''' VI
''' ""'ei "''Ne Vi 'f'eN"'''i!'
Mr. HutSoH comes to TINS city at
the request OF A. II. Harris, secretary
OF sthe virginia State insurance Com
rany, which holds large number OF
ire RISKS IN TINS city. NJ. Harrls
made app'c2tIon TO George W. booth'
''iet Engineer OF the National Boarc
OF FIRE Underwriters, who has ar
range" ~ thlS test OF the works OIL
ne AFeNahdr'a water company. IhlS
IS result OF the fire tests that were
made ny the committee IN FIRE pre-
VeNIion when met IN Alexandra over
Il month ago an" wnen the Columbia
Seam fIrc Engine Company made 4
;ts. OF the Alexandria water" SER
vice at the foot Of King street with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
MRS. JACOBS RESIGNS.
Seminary MatrOn Relinquishcs Her
Position After Twenty Years
Service.

The friends Of the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary near this city, will
hear with much regret of tie reslgna-
ton of Mrs. Jacobs, the efficient ma
itton Of that institution, taking effect
a; the close of the session OF 1912
IL. 1t was accepted at the meeting
of the executive Committee Of the
Education Society of the Episcopal
Church in Virginia heiit yesterday
evening at st. Paul's Rectory in this
city.
For twenty years Mrs. Jacobs has
been the honored matron of the Sem
mary. She succeeded Miss Mary Rhctt
who was so we'll and iavorab!y known
to number Of the present alumni.
For the past two years Mrs. jacobs
abs not been in good health and her
condition during the past year has
given her friends much soicltude.
D sSLlII size dlltHutu ~ Ilti uullSS WIN
her usual care and efficiency until to-
wards the latter part of the past ses-
sion she felt herself more unequal 10
the task. and acting under the advice
of her phvsrian, DR.. Mcclure. she
! concluded t. send in her leSignation
which was accepted with deep regret
Mrs. Jacobs on the part of the COM
.mitee, was Z lady If great adj
ministrative ability ard won the es-
! TEEN of the Seminary authorities
and others connected with the instltu'
ton. She leaves with tho best wishes
Of her many friends here and else
;shere for her recovery with true ap-
probation for her many years of de-
voted and faithful service to the in
/ stitution she loved Sc well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
IRATE HUSBANDS REVENGE.
Has Groc:- Photographed in Scanty
Garh Before NeighbOrs.

Marion Ohio, July Immediately
following the discovery Of his wife,
Adella Bender, and Charles kaeEber,
the family grocer, together a few
days ago, John H. Bender, aged forty,
p wealthy horseman and s:ockman, OF
Waldo township, nea, here, brought
suit in the local courts asking a de-
cree Of absolute divorce.
Bender in MS bill of complaint de-
clares that he found Kaelber and his
pretty young wife at his home. He
had been away on business trip and
returned suddenly, surprising the
couple.
According 70 Bender, after he had
found his wife and Kaelber together,
he fired four blank cartridges into the
lain to summon some neighbOrs. He
then paraded :'.aelber in Gishabille in
front of the Bender home for the edl-
fication of the neighbors and passers-
by
After Kaelber had been exhibited tC
throng which was drawn to the
Bender home by the shooting, Bender
decided to have photographs taken OF
the young grocer as he was dressed
when Bender surprised him. Accord
ingly, photographer was hurriedly
procured and several negatives takcr
Of Kaelber.
Under the persuasion of the revol'
yer Kaelbcr also dictated confes
sion, and after it had been written
signed It. After he had paSsec
Through the ordeal, the grocer was ;
nervous wreck.
! Not satisfied, however, Bender com
pelled Kaelbcr to stand in the middle
of the street. holding his hands alof
Until the Rev f. Kettle, Ltuheral
minister. the pastor of TIC churcl
to which Mrs. Bender belonged, ar
rived at the house. After the minis
Ter and the neighbors had time t
look the situation over, Bender toll
E,aelber to make himself scarce, an.
t. accentuate his speed fired
couple of bullets dangerously near hi
legs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
FINED FIVE DOLLARS.
Negro Charged With ASsaulting WO-
mon Said he "Only Sm0Othed
Her Face"

Among The cases before the Police
Court this morning was that 4 young
coorc@ man named George Monday
who had been arrested at the instance
o! a woman Of lighter hue on the
charge Of assault. The trouble oc-
CURED at d place Of amusement in
the city, and another woman seems to
have played a part in The trouble
Monday in mis- statement denied
sIapping tn" complainant. and said he
vas merely guilty Of the friendly act
of smoothing her face.
The court mel dthat his was an as
sauit in the meaning of the law and
imposed a fine of five dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
DEATH or GEORGE y. BROOK ES
Former Resident of Alexandria, Dies
in Washington.

George d. Brookes, who many years
ago resided in this city, died in
Washington yesterday. He leaves a
wiGow.
The deceased was d son Of the late
Captain and Mrs. Esther Brookes,
(the latter 4 daughter Of the hate
William Fowle) and brother of
MeSsrs. William +. ;nd John St. C..
Brooke. nearly lite was was asso-
clated with his brother, William f.
Hrookes, in the grocery business on
the north side of King street. between
ST. A&aHh and Washington. lie ha&
recently been engaged in commercial
pursuits in the capital city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
EARTH GULPS DOWN 4 BOY.
On Way to Cemetery He is Swal'
lowed by Tomb for the Living.

Shenandoah, Pa. July l.-Elwood
Rirkelbach. Is years old, of William
Penn, was on his way to Odd Eel
lows Cemetery to place overs on
his sisters grave when he was swal-
lowed by earth. 1t gave way under
his feet and he was carried 100 feet
into the underground workings OF the
Kohinoor colliery.
Mrs. David Roberts "a neighbor
and John Brown, an engineer, hur-
ried to the boys assistance, and with
g long rope, pulled him to the sur
face. Birkclbach collapsed from
fright. but was otherwise uninJur,
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
MOSBY REUNION.
Survivors of Command to Gather
Next Month.

The surviving officers Of Colonel
Mcsby's command will hold a general
reunion July Sth at Massanetta
Springs. Va, located near Harrison
burg. The officers expected to attend
are: VIM. Chapman. Lieu: Col.
Dolly Richards, Maj. DR.. Dunn, Sergt
Sam Chapman, Capt. Chas. Dear, and
Capt. Beatty, besides many others of
his command. Col. Mo5by also ex-
poets that a number Of FederaIs cap
tured by his command during the
war, and who are now numbered
among his best friends, will be pres
ent, as also will his daughter, Mrs
L. Russell, wife Of the minister tt
Persia. and her daughter, "Peka."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
JEALOUS, HE SHOOTS HIS WIFE.
Estranged Husband Then Regrets
That He Did Not Kill.

Lancaster, Pa, July Jealous OF
a man, with whoA his wife, Mrs
Annie Shullman, 81 years obi, had
gone walking near Williamson's
Park, yesterday evening, Joseph
Shullman, of Reading, shot her in
le breast.
The couple were married a year
20, but they quarreled and separat-
l., the wife returning to her home
Lancaster. The wound will not
owe fatal
Shullman, when arrested, attempt-
to shoot Officer I1'rapneIl, but was
empowered At the lookup he eX-
eSsed regret at not having killed
wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
TAKES RIVER TRIP.
Steamer MayflOwer Passed Down the
River With Executive Aboard.

President Wilson left Washington
today on three-day's trip aboard
the yacht Mayflower. The President
had intended to take much needed
rest by going to Cornish, n. H., to
join his family at the mountain home
that is 10 be the summer White
House, but his decision to visit Get
tys-burg on July 4th upset all plans.
A trip on the Mayflower was sug-
geSted by his physician. and the
President agreed to go on the con-
dition that he would have complete
rest.
No correspondents were aboard
and Mr.. Wilson's only companion
will be Or. Cary T. Grayson. No
salutes will he fired, no whistles
footed along the way: officers aboard
the ship will refrain from extending
the formal courtesies Of the navy
and so far as possible every effort
will be made to give the president
complete retirement.
The President plans to return tt
the White House Thursday night
and will leave for Gettysburg earl!
Fralay, after brief inspection o.
the camps there and short address
he plans to 60 direct 10 Cornish, tt
, spend Saturday, Sunday and Monda!
| with his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
LACK HAND AFTER PRIEST.
Niscreant Writes Him to Give up
$500 or Life.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, July L. Rev
Joseph Shipinkosis, pastor of the
Lithunian Catholic Church of this
ci,y, mas received a letter signed by
the american Black Hand Society"
stating that if the priest did not he
post $500 tomato can and
place it in Il certain spot in yard
attached to a coal mine he would be
shot like q dog"
The letter was written In Iithuan-
ian. Thre detectives watched the
spot in the yard all night, but no
BLACK Hand appeared. The priest
saws he is moi bit alarmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
Rebels Said to Have Killed
Twenty-Five Hundred
Regulars.
ATTACKED IN DESERT.
Ojeda Loses $500 Out of $500 Men
Few Days Ago-Hundreds Die
From Intense Heat,

Douglas, Ariz., July 1.-The Senior.
rebels killed about $500 Mexican
troops under Genera! Pedro jeda, in
tie Sonora desert, according to re.
ports oday from Guayms, Mexico.
Ojeda started out with $500 men,
and when he reached Guaymas few
days ago, about 1000 struggled in
with him. The rebels had killed
many of them and hundreds died
from heat nd thirst on the retreat.
The survivors were little better
than dead men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
L. s. DISTRICT COURT.
Meets Monday Next-Grand And
Petit JuricS Summoned.

The Unitc.l States District Court
Judge Edmund Wadd,ll, will meet in
.tlis city on Monday, the 9TH inSant
The following srsr'.i jury mas been
su'nmoned by Deputy Marshal Will
liam S. Schoeni:
John r. Cockey, Carter H. Smith
Chas A. Howard, Os..ar ". Phillips,
G. p. Waller and r. f. Knight.
The following have been summoned
us the petit jury: John p. Agncw,
". II. P. Kelly, George II Robinson,
2. f. Downham, ]. r. Drew and
James T. Nowland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
SNEEZED TEETH FROM TRAIN
Parcels Post Brings Them Back to
Loser, Sound.

Wilmington, Del, July Henry
Baynum. of FELTON,, who several
DAYS ago lost his false teeth while
riding on a Delaware division train
of the B. & w. Railroad, has re-
covered them. He put his head out
of the car window and started to
sneeze. when the teeth fel, from his
mouth. He notified the section fore
man, and today he received a parcel
package containing the teeth un-
broken and in good condition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
TO RECEIVE NEW BOILERS
Steamer Newport News 10 Receive
Extensive Alterations.

The Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company mas awarded the
Skinner Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Company contract to install forr
large steel boilers in The steamer
Newport News, which are being built
by the Harlan & Hollingsworth Co.,
Wilmington, Del. In addition The
steamer will receive new decks
guards and an overhauIing of en-,
gines. The work is to be startci in
September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
STATE ENCAMPMENT.
AleXandrians Will Leave Next Sum
day For Virginia Beach.

Major James King and staff. in
c!udng First Lieutenant S. A. How
ard, Adit. Second Lieutenant Conrad
Johnson, quartermaster of Alexan-
dria, will attend the state encamp-
ment of the First Regiment of Viz
pinia Volunteers next week at Vir-
ginia Beach.
The boys of Company G, OF Alex
andria, will wear their new uniforms
which have just arrived, for the first
time next Sunday,when the company,
in charge of Captain Slaymaker,
leaves for the Beach.
1t is expected that the members of
the Alexandria Company will devci-
op several expert markSmen during
the target practice al the state rifle
range, which is located at the Beach,
so that they may qualify for parti-
cipation in the NhtionG' shoe. &C
the United States Army and marine
corps which is hehl annually at
Camp Perry, for the national cham
pionship
The new uniforms for the men are
Of olive drab khaki cloth of the lat
est style adopted by the war depart
ment for the army. 1t is the same
uniform used now by the regulars
and all volunteer troops are being
equipped with them as rapidly as
possible.
1t is stated that experiment shows
that the wearer becomes practically
invisible in this uniform when at a
certain distance from the observer,
the color of the cloth blending with
the distant background.
Thirty-two companies, with a full
complement Of military bands and
Medical corps, composing three regi-
ments of the First Brigade, Virginia
volunteers. will mobilize two miles
from the Beach.
Major Lawrence T. Price, COM
manding the four Richmond COM
panies. has ordered his men to en-
train at the Byrd street station at II
o'clock Sunday. At Petersburg, ad-
ditional coaches containing COM
panies from Petersburg. Lynchburg
and Danvlle will be attached to the
train. The rest of the First regi-
mant will follow on in a separate
section.
Colonel Perry, with the regimental
band and staff officers, will leave
Staunton with the Charlottesville and
Staunton companies. Al boswell
this section will be met by companies
from Leesville. Alexandria and Fred
ericksburs.
Compulsory attendance at the man
euvers will be enforced this year.
Major Price has notified mis- men that
no excuse except that Of illness will
be accepted. General c c. Waugh
an will be in command of The encamp-
ment. The tents and other equipment
will be shipped direct from Richmond,
and will be distributed before the ar
rival of the troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

The bodies Of seven persons, lod-
gers in small hotel, known as
"Till's Hotel" Greenwich street, New
York, were taken from the top floor,
following - fire in the building last
night. One of the bodies is that Of a
woman and another of 3-year-old
child. None has been identified. A
dozen injured were taken to the hos
pitfalls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

A government official has been
suspended for ninety days for kiss
ing young woman employee. First
thing they know they won't be able
to get girls to work for them at all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

With moose around his neck and
members of Il mob endeavoring to
throw the end of the rope over a
limb of tree, Adolph Philcom, aged
10, d miner, only escaped summary
violence yesterday by the arrival Of
county detectives in an automobile at
Beading, Pa, below Pittsburg. With
drawn revolvers the county officers
pushed their way into the crowd, un-
fastened the rope from Philcoin's
neck, rushed him to the automobile,
and, amid heavy fire from revolvers
in the hands of the infuriated miners,
escaped unscathed toward Pittsburg
Thilcoin is accused of attacking Z
year-old girl. While rope was be-
ing sought some person telephoned to
the county detectives subheadGua,'-
ters at Bridgeville, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Thirty five deeds were entered in
the office of the clerk of the Corpora
ton Court during the month of June,
and seventy-One marriage licenses
were issued. Of this number ffty-six
were to white people and fifteen to
coiOred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
CARDINALS VS.. FAIRMoNT a. c

The Fairmom, 4. c., cf Washington,
the present. leaders in the suburban
league will play the Cardinals at the
local park on the evening of July
4th. at 2:30. The Fairmonts are
Eow composed of High <shool boys,
and are going at rapid pace, but
the Cardinals are also hitting the
high places and will push any team
10 beat them out. Saturday the Car,
dinals play the Brightwood team anc
on Sunday the National A. c., or the
Southland team of the Capital Git!
league.
Burgendine and Jones will be til
cardinals battery for the 4th.
o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Miss Christina Kemper mas re-
turned TO her home in Rosemont af-
ter q visit with Miss Marjorie Bur
rel on the eastern shore of Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Mrs. William Unduch, of Balti-
more, is the guest of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lycurgus Uhler, in
south Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Mr.. Frank Brumback, of Knoxville,
Tenn, is visiting his uncle, Mr.. Rob
ley Brumback. in TINS city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

There is at least one good thing
about having July come along. We
won't have to hear any more about
June brides and sweet girl graduates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Mr. II. 3. Cation Is confined to his
home in Cameron street, by indispo-
sition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Philip Evans, colored, yesterday
found dead carrier pigeon at the ice
plant in the Potomac Railroad yards.
Rings were on its legs, one of which
bore the following: C-2G3; the other
A-214.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

How will they solve this alimony
question when women have achieved
absolute equality with men?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Mr.. Carl Fleischmann left today
Tor Atlantic City, where he will
spend several weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Harold w. Smith, aged thirty-five,
general manager Of the Home Gas Co..
and a member of one of the most
prominent families on the Eastern
Shore, of Maryland, was held yester-
lay afternon by coroner's jury as
Icing implicated in the death Of
Florence Wainwright the twenty
four -year-old cashier of the gas COM
rany at Salisbury Smith was i'm
mediately arrested charged with
ttlonious homicide and being an ac-
ceSsory before and after the fact to
the criminal operation which caused
IKE girls death. Smith is a married
man. and has two children After
spending several hours in Jail, he was
released on $4,000 bail for the grand
jury. One Of his bondsmen is Carroll
l.. Brewington, who was shot by Lee
Fields several weeks ago, when the
latter caught Brewington in his home
with his w,fe when he returned late
at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Hard and Soft Shell Crabs at Ram
mel's Cafa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-01

Tomorrow high tide: 5:lS 5. N.
and 5:54 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-13
Al XANDR|A AFFAIRS
Suit to Gust Councilman on
Trial Today.
ROBEY FINE TO BE PROBED
Meeting of St. Mary's Alumnae To-
night-Washington Firm Gives
Business Bond.
speciel spondcnce OF The Star.

speciei Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA,, Va. February 10, 1913.
Before Il jury in the corporation court
today the qJo warranto proceedings IN
stituted by six members of the common
council 10 Dust Councilman julian Y. Will
iialns from his seat as u member from
the second ward. on the ground that he
is IA resident OF Cottage Park. Alexandria
county, are being heard
The case will so To the jury early this
afternoon. it is thought
The following comprise the jury: James
Callan, Walter NJ. Beach, NJ. Creegan.
Aaron katZ, y. J. LAWYER, James X
Brown and H. Friedlander Judge l.. c.
Barley is presiding.
An order vacating the naturalization
papers granted J. c. Pean. native Of
China, in this city November 81, 1887, by
by Judge Barley in the corporation court
today. 1t appears that Pean surrendered
his papers when called upon by the New
York authorities. hence the action of this
court.
A compromise verdict for 50 for the
death of Henry II Davis. same to be for
counsel fees. was given by jury In the
corporation court today in the case of X.
II. Cox sergeant administrator of Henry
II. Davis, deceased trustee, against the
Alexandria Fertilizer ana Chemical Com
pany.
Mayor Fisher announced this morning
that tomorrow evening he will investi-
gate the recent imposition of fine of so
for assault imposed in the police court In
the case of Alpheus Robey, special
Waterman.