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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Try TO REACH WIDOW.
Bear Cold, Loss of Supplies, and
Equipment Unmurmuringiy and
Lie Down to Freeze to Death.

London, Feb. ll.-Whi!e cabinet
ministers and high officials today
We'd with each other in paying trl-
butte to Capt. Robt +. Scott, the
Ararctic explorer and his four
cor panions who persisted after
req aching the South Pole a year ago
his rclateves were making every ef-
fort to reach Mrs. Scott, who Is out
on The Pacific ocean on her way to
New Zealand expecting 10 meet her
husband.
Lcaving her little son, Peter,
wit: relatives in Eneland, Mrs. Scott
started from London five weeks ago,
and C.. February 5th sailed from San
Francisco aboard the liner Aero
ans.::. The ships first stop is Tahi-
to. The Aeronagi's wireless has
RADIUS Of only 300 miles.
Tie diary left by Capt. Scott is
VIC derful document, judging from
the extracts Of it that have been Civ
en- % the Royal Geographical Socie-
ty. 1t tells the tragic story Of sue
cc:.Eul journey 10 the end Of the
ear,h the triumph Of whicn was
sw; lowed up by death in one Of its
rlosJ agonizing forms.
PITY Officer Evans died as q result
of fall Capt. L. E. Oates. frost
bit. n until he could not proceed fur
th.1' deliberately let himself freez"
10 death that he might no longer de-
lay .he rest. and Scots.
7 ilson and. Scott froze to death in
a mt several days later. The last
cntv in the diary was March 80,
1912, and the bodies were found only
elem miles from One Ton Depot,
whcre The expedition had left sup
pile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
Railroad Man Manifests
Much Interest in Young
Mans Case.
MADE THREE APPEALS
North Carolina Lawyer to Argue
Case Before Higher Court-Will
Ask Commutation of Sentence.

Richmond, Feb. 11.-Three persona,
appeals from Luther L. Scherer were
necessary yesterday morning before
Governor Mann would consent to see
J. Fred Johnson, of Johnson City
Tenn, who desired to ask for commu-
cation of the sentence of Claude Swan
son Allen to Imprisonment for life.
The Governor said there had to be
some limit somewhere to such ap
peals, and he had previously earnest
ly and publicly requested that this linn
it be Saturday, February /. However,
after the third effort made by Mr..
Schrer, the mos: indefatigable of men,
Governor Mann consented to see the
visitor.
Mr.. Johnson is general purchasing
agent for the Carolina, Clinchfeld and
Ohio Railway, and is native of Car
roll county. He took the position thai:
whatever Claude Allen did was done
under great eXcitment, and probably
under the impression that his father
was being or about to be attacked
The circumstances, in his opinion, JUS
Titled him in asking that the deatn SEN
tence be committed. Mr.. Johnson said
he did not mention the name of FloyG
Allen to the governor. The execr-
tive, he said, received him with the Ut
most courtesy, but said nothing to in
idcate what his decision will be.
r. wzs reported b. wire from Wins
ton-Salem, N. c., last night that
Judge J. C. Buxton, Of that town, at
torney for Sidna Allen in the last trial,
will come to Richmond today to argue
a case in the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals, and while here he
will ask for communication of sentence
for both Floyd and Claude Allen. 1t
is not known if the governor will see
him.
Miss Nellie Wissler, Claude's sweet
heart, who has been here for the past
ten days, left this city yesterday
morning for her home al Pulaski. She
has the care of seven children, all
younger than herself, left by her
mother, who died weeks before the
Hillsville shooting. Her father wrote
her how urgently she was needed.
Victor NJ. Allen, son of Floyd and
brother of Claude, left Sunday night
fo1 his home in Carroll, which he
should have reached last evening. He
is rural mail carrier, his route raH-
ming from Cana, at the foot OF the
Blue Ridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
GRAND JURY WORK.
Prince William Investigators Be-
lieye Much Good Has Been.
Accomplished.

Richmond, Va, Feb. l1.-Agita-
ton of tax questions have accom-
plished a great deal of reform in this
state. in the opinion of the Prince
William county grand jury. A copy
Of it's report to the court reached
State Auditor c. Lee Moore yester-
day.
"While our investigation has not
resulted in br inging to light a
great amount of taxable property" i"
saws the report, "we believe that it
will result in great good, as the
commissioners or revenue and In
dividuals both better comprhend the
intention Of the law in this important
respect. We feel sure that this IN
vestipation has enhanced their eff
cheney, and that their vigilance will
be doubled in making future assess
ments."
Similar opinions are expressed
from many quarters concerning the
efforts of the auditor to enforce the
law, and the efforts made by the
courts to find additional taxable
property.
The Prince William jury reported
+ho following amounts which have
been added to the tax list of 1912:
Tangible personal property, s36.-
SIT; intangible personality, s14,15O;
income ,sa,00,capital unemployed by
merchants, S16,40O. Total; STl,367.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
DAUGHTER OF KAISER TO WE'D
Union of Princess Victoria Louise
and Duke of Cumbcrland's
Son TO Heal Old-time Feud.

Berlin. Feb. 1.-The engagement
If the Princess Victoria Louise, only
de lighter of the German Emperor. to
Prince Ernest August, son of Duke
of Cumberland, was proclaimed to-
day according to statement pub
lished by the official news agency.
The marriage is expected to result
in reconciliation between the royal
houses of Hohenzollern and Cumber-
land.
TIN. announcement followed the
Emperor's sudden and unexpected
departure last evening for Karlsruhe,
accompanied by the Empress, the
Princess Victoria Louise and his
fifth son, Prince Oscora. The Duke
of Cumberland and his, son left
Gmuend for Karlsruhe last night.
The Emperor broke an important
engagement in Berlin to make the
trip to Karlsruhe, and the fact that
he was only accompanied by mem
bers of the imperial family was
promptly interpreted as meaning
that the journey was connected
with strictly family matter.
1t is assumed that the proposed
marriage will solve the question of
succession to the throne of Bruins
wick, the Emperor waving his OBJ
lection to the Duke of Cumbarland's
succession to throne now occupied
by Duke Johann Albrecht of Neck
lenburg, uncle Of the Crown Prince.
In. tho Snriur, {, ,>,,,S; ] ,..,,, I,or- r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
LEGACY FOR UNIVERSITY.
Washington and Lee to Get Several
Millions.

New York, Feb. l1.-Washlngton
and Lee University at Lexington Va,
will eventually receive almost all of
the large estate left by Robert P.
Doremus,. banker and broker, who
died February !. His will was filed
for probate this afternoon.
The will creates trust fund OF
81 100000, the income to go to Mr.
Doremus' father, F. Harrison Dore-
mus of Marion City, Md. John c.
Horsey,pf Marion, istatioT ma,
receives 100000 outright and Mr.
Doremus' sister -in-iaw Mrs. Laura
Genevieve Green, s25,ooo To his
cousin, Clifford D. Gwynne' MIR
Doremus turns over any Indebtedness
owing to the estate by Mr.. Gwynne's
father, William Gwynne.
Finally Mr.. Doremus' widow, Mrs
Jessie r. Doremus, of the ApthroE
Apartments, receives all his person
al effects, and the income from INT
residuary estate. At the death o.
Mr.. F. Harrison Dorerus and OF MRS
Doremus the entire estate held to-
them is to go to Washington anc
Lee University, and should that in
stitution have gone out Of existence
Z in the meantime, the University o1
Virginia, viii be thF benefiearA
Mrs. DosSsus' sststa iss pppeses
to hs worth between Ss,o0o,ooo an
s6,ooo,ooo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
POLICE COURT
{ Justice II. B. Cation, Presiding.

The following cases were diSpos-
ed of this morning:
William Robinson, colOred. charged
with assaulting his wife. was dis
missed.
James Moore, charged with vag-
rancv. was ordered to leave the city.
Edward Soper, charged with nom
support of his family. had his case
Continued until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
Petersburg's New Treasurer.

Petersburg, Va, Feb. 11.-F.Ger-
aid Stratton, bookkeeper for years
in the Petersburg Savings and lnsur-
ance Bank and member OF the board
of directors of the State penitentiary'
has been appointed city treasurer
to fill the unexpired term of William
F. Raney, who committed suicide
Friday noon. Mr.. Stratton gave bond
and qualified at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Final action was taken by the Ar
kansas Legislature yesterday on a
bill that practically prohibits the sale
of liquor in Arkansas. 1t provides
that persons wishing to open a saloon
must obtain signatures of majority
of white adults in the city or town in
which they hope to do business. The
measure is looked upon as practically
state wide prohibition act, because
names of white women as well as
men must be obtained and the negro
population is not taken into considera-
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

In the Federal Court at Cleveland,
Ohio, yesterday George Gamble, of
Clarksburg, w. Va, was sentenced to
serve 10 years in the Leavenworth
(Kan.) Federal Prison for violation
of the White Slavery law. He was
convicted for transporting two girls
from Clarksburg to Canton, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Paul Kcister, the dramatist, who
resides near the Theological Seminary,
and who was the owner Of Wood
lawn" and GunSton "Mall'' has pur-
chased from John L.. Precise, Lloyd'S
Castle and Is acres of land sur
rounding same, situated in Alexandria
county, near Lloyd'S station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Blood-poisoning, brought on by
pulling hair from his nose, is be-
lieved to have been the direct cause
Of the death of Joseph NJ. Dunkie, a
barber, in Baltimore late Sunday
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
NEWsoF THE DAY.

Without debate, roll-call or amend
ment the House OF Representatives
passed the Hardwick bill, to prohibit
the intermarriage of whites with ne
groes or Mongolians in the District of
Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Fitzgerald Council, No. 459. Knights
of Columbus, will hold meeting to-
morrow night after the Lenten ser
vices at st. Marys Church. Business
of Importance will be transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Three murderers were put to death
n the electric chair at Sing Sing plls-
on yesterday morning. Two of the
men executed murdered women. All
three went to II Ae chair with firm steps.
The first man to die was Joseph Gar
falo, huge Italian, who killed his
wife because she threa .ened to divorce
him. George Bishop, negro, small
and frail, was the second to take the
chair. His crime was the murder OF
white woman, Mrs. Margaret Bell, IN
Brooklyn. Donate Cardiilo, the last to
die, was convicted of killing Stephen
H. Dickson, whose body was found in
& brock near Sing Sing prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
DIVORCE GRANTED.

In the Corporation Court today a
decree was entered granting Lillian
NJ. Minnis divorce from the bonds OF
matrimony from Edward NJ. Minnls on
statutory grounds. The complainant
has the right to resume her maiden
name of Lillian NJ. Bannister and IS
awarded care and custody of the child
rcn. Dorothy E. Minis and Francis
E. Minnis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Samaritan Rcbekah Lodge No. p, |.
o. 0. F., will hold their regular meet
!ng.onight in their hall on north CO.
lur,bus stree, at 1870 prompt After
close of meeting a luncheon will be
served in the lower hall. 4 full at
tendance of the members is requested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The remains of Mrs. Edith Hunter
Janney were brought here today at
noon from Washington and the inter
ment took place in the Presbyterian
cemetery The services were conduct
ed by Rev Z. v Regester, pastor of
Mt Vernon Place NJ. Z. Church,
Washington, formerly of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The Willard w. c. T. U. will meet
this afternoon at o'clock at 9lO
Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The first sermon in a series to be
given every Tuesday night during
Lent at st. Paul's Episcopal Church
will take place tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
LOCAL BREVITTES.
There will be no session Of the Cor
poration Court until Thursday.

Seminole Tribe Nc. 50, |. O. Red
Men, will hold meeting tonight in
tn ar wigwam in the Alexandria
National Bank building, when the
adoption degree vii lbe conferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
LORE RAZORS COMING.

LORE R.iXORS COMING.
We were compelled 10 disap-
Uont more than dozen people
;oday because the supply Of la-
or sets which are being cx-
changed for coupons by the
Gazett2c have been exhaust
ID. We have telegraphed the
.actory for a hundred more
cts which will he here some
m, tomorrow of the follow
ing day. After this shipment
$ gone there will be no more.
This will make the fourth
vaipment Of raZors which have
heen disposed Of, and rot a
.inglc one has been returned.
Remember the Very Sharp
outfit is not sold in any store
n this world. but IS delivered
for. the sum of 50 cents and
six coupons clipped from the
Gazette. The set consists of the
Glowing:
Dnc Silver plated Razorholder.
One Holder for Sharpening.
blades.
:ix Sharp blades.
ne fine StrOp.
Cnc box strOp dressing.
The outfit compares favor
;:bly with the $500 outfits sold
IT stores. 1t cannot be purch-
sed anywhere in Alexandria.
To obtain this outfit clip six
rynsccutive coupons from the
Gazctte and present at the office
'"ith 50 cents and the razor will
lie delivered. IF you desire it
cnt by mail add five cents for
~ stage. If notnow a. subscribe
a. to the GaZettcc the paper
will be delivered to you for one
week 50 that you can obtain the
six coupons, for 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

As the climax of long family dis
sension between father and stepsonS,
E. O. Hammond, aged 81, and Cliff
ford jenkins, aged 25, were shot dead.
and James Jenkins, aged 2l, was
wounded fatally in a fight 3 miles
east of Watertown, N. Y, yestert-
day. James jenkins was struck by
four bullets. Clyde Hammond, a
brother of the dead man, who ap-
psared on the scene after the shoot
ing and who is said to have at
ternnted to kill the weunded Jenk-
ms. is in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Police Capt. Walsh, who confessed
to grating; Edward J. Newell, a
LAWYER, and Charles E. Foye, a po-
liceman, were indicted yesterday af-
ternoon by the extraordinary grand
Jury in New York, which has been
investigating the graft situation
Walsh is charged with bribery, Foye
with perjury, and Newell with induc-
ing a witness not to appear before
the grand jury. Walsh was too Ill
to ssstfy before the grand jury
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

In some cases money is ths oniysu-
gar that R.weetens matrimony. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

In the spring a married man has to
fail for Easter bonnets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

Norfolk Oysters Steamed al Ram
mel's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11
CLIP THIS COUPON.

80. l3. 49,. February II.
Six consccqtiyely numbered
coupons and 50 cents. will en-,
!: title the holder 20 saf?:y Iazor ,
outfit. Add five. gents for pos
tagc. .,.. .,. -. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The Seventeenth Regiment Chap
ter. L. D. c., will NEE at 3 o'clock to
morrow afternoon at Lee Camp Hall.
Hiss Neiley Addison, daughter Of
Frank G.. Addison, formerly of this
city,) died Yesterday evening at the
residence Of her parents near Spring.
field, in Prince George. Md. after d
long illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The presentation Of the farce in
two acts, entitled "Ye Old District
School" by the " S. c. +. G!ee
Club of the NJ. P. Church for the bene-
fit of the Girls High School Athletic
ruri will ;ake place at the Young
Peoples building on March tin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The revolutionary uprising in the
City of Mexico completely absorbed
the attention of President Taft, and
the State, War and Navy Depart
ments yesterday, and at the end OF
a series of conferences, 1t was de-
termined that all that this govern
ment could do was to send suttl-
cient naval force to Mexican waters
to afford refuge to foreigners, and
to observe and report upon conditions
in the troubled republic as they de-
veiop. In accordance with this de-
cision Secretary Meyer ordered the
armored cruiser Colorado, now at
San Diego, to proceed at once to
the Mexican port at Mazatlan. An
other vessel of the Pacific fleet, prob
ably the armored cruiser South Da-
kota, also at San Diego, will be
dispatched to Acapulco on the west
coast of Mexico, and take up post
to be vacated by the gunboat Den
yer, which was ordered to Central
America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

J. Sutton Jones, local manager Of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Co., has been transferred to Charles
tor, W. Va, and will leave this week
for his new position. He will be sue
cecied by J. T. Woi thington who is
at present connected with the Wash
ingto office of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

4 meeting of Alexandria Lodge Of
ELS was held last night at its home
or Prince street and following the reg
uIp" business mcetiHg orc cand!da;e
was initiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

..t.e 80: 4..s.s ~ :.ss<,,;! :
The lazy man fnd$;'it easisf to- say ~
than do: 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-11

The Senate last night passed the
Webb Liquor bill, already passed by
the House, as a substitute for the
Kenyon-Sheppard bill. The Webb bill
would prohibit shipment of intoxica-
ting liquors from one State to another
when intended to be received or sold
in violation of the law of the State to
which the shipment is made. Follow
ing on the heels of the Senate's pas
sage of the measure came the report
that President Taft intends to Vote 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20
MORNING
BLOSSOMS

They're off!
At the ungodly hour of seven
this morning, our Tiger athletes
braved the morning air and took
the boat for the Everett training
camp
Ed Watkins would have liked
to have seen the Bengals hook
up with the Chicago Giants, the
colored team that humbled Coast
league teams in the dust, but Nc
Ginnity had no open dates.
Pete Schneider still bangs the
boards off over in Seattle. The
only way they could save the
fence from Pete would be to move
1t down In the bay.
What an awful combination
there would be with Pete pitching
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20
YORDY HAS
GOOD RECORD

There are few professional box
ers in the ring today with a rec
ord that will approach that of
Arthur Yordy. the Bellingham
boxer, promoter and instructor.
Yordy was formerly a Tacoma boy
and started to boxing amateur
while still in high school. Leav-
ing Tacoma Yordy went with his
parents to Bellingham, where he
is located now. Yordy's last ap-
pearance in Tacoma was against
Joe Bonds. Yordy holds decisions
over some OF the boxers in the
game today that are touted as
"comers." Billy Weeks, Romeo
Hagen and any number of other
lesser and greater lights are in
cluded. Out of more than sixty
contests Yordy has failed to have
his hand hoisted In but three
Yordy is billed to meet Bat
thing Christy at the next Eagles
smoker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20
TIGERS ARE IN
ACTION
TODAY

Everett is being treated to a
sight Of rare activity this after
noon. all owing to the fact that
the Bengals have arrived and are
getting the kinks out of their
arms. President McGinnity and
Field Captain Nordyke went down
yesterday with the necessary mu-
nitions of war, and the players
followed early this morning.
The trains that brought the
players in last night were both
late, but they got here just the
same. Pitchers Welsher, Kur-
TESS and Boice, Gather Foley,
Third Baseman Rothfuss and Out
fielder Harris got here first. Then
came Cox, Crittenden, Churchill
and Chick.
James Byers, veteran bach
stop with major league expert
ence, has been signed by Presi-
dent McGinnity and will report in
Everett. Bunker, a young slab
artist, Is also going to be given a
trial.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20

and Wrecker Meek catching. Just
like Cobb and Lajoie for a bat
terry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20
SAN FRANCISCO, March 20.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20
Baseball fans who attended q
game between the Chicago White
Sox and st. Ignatius college re-
Gently saw something which few
have ever witnessed In the history
of baseball.
They saw an 1S-year-old college
boy face a world-famous band of
ball players and handle them as
though they we're amateurs. They
saw men, who have played the big
leagues for years, face him only
to retire without hit. They saw
the youngster calm when the 9TH
ers of his team were up In the
air, wildly excited. But the Sox
won. 4 to 2, because, the college
team went to pieces In the ninth.
Walter ("Dutch") Reuther was
the youngster.
He held the Chicago White
Sox to three hits. He is a pro-
duct of the California bushes, who
Is looked upon as one of the most
promising youngsters pitching in
this vicinity. He has been play
ing college baseball for two years.
Reuther should have held the
Sox to a single hit. He had every
man on the team on his staff, with
the exception of Buck Weaver,
who got two of the three hits
charged against him. The Sox
were impressed with the twirling
of the youngster and they did not
hesitate to say SO, and 1t would
not be surprising IL Manager JIM
my Callahan should take a couple
more looks at the youngster and
eventually give him a try-out with
the Sox.
Reuther Is a southpaw who ap-
pears to have everything. He
showed some terrific speed in this
game and also good change of
pace. He has about every variety
Of curve and many times had the
Sox breaking their backs to reach
them.
Reuther was right on the job
every minute. What particularly
Impressed the fans was his cool
ness. When Umpire Bush missed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20

Reuther showed no signs of weak
ening, though such an error might
have taxed the nerve of a far
more experienced twirler.
A few weeks ago Reuther show
ed that he had the goods when he
twirled for Louie Lowenberg
against Harry Krause. Those fans
who saw that game said that Reu-
Their outpitched the veteran.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-03-20

The Naval Militia promoters