davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
NEW WASHINGTON DAILY.
League to Start Newspa-
per in Capital.

The officials of the Anti-Saloon Lea.
que of America have announced the
installation of new daily paper tc
be published at Washington, D. C.
whose object it shall be primarily tc
promote the campaign for national
Prohibition.
The ally will begin publication or
the first day that Congress opens or
December next. 1t will be a cheap
four-page Illustrated fighting paper
and plans have been I:ratured to give
lit an immediate circulation Of one hun.
dred thousand copies. The price viii
be oniy two dollars per year.
The project has been uHIer consid.
Grafton for some months but the mat.
ter was not finally decided upon until
few days ago when three friend:
Of the Anti-Saloon cause stake: the
project with $4,000 in cash. Anothe,
$4,000 is already in sight and it is
felt there will be no difficulty in rails
ing 100000 which is necessary to
properly launch the project.
So certain is it that the necessary
funds will be Forthcoming that already
$4,000 worth of printing machinery
has been ordered and paid for and con-
tracts are now being mS5e for much
additional equipment.
This movement on the part Of the
National Anti-Saloon League is partly
political. It is the intention of the
League to take part especially in Con-
grcss.onal elections ali over the nation
and see that q Congress is selected
that will submit to the States a Pro,
hibition amendment to the Fe:iaraI
Constitution in case the present Con-
gress does not take that step. Con-
grcs:!1'en who oppose the League OF
sidestep will be opposel for reelection
with all the resources of the League
organizations, state and national.
Steps are being taken now to pur-
chase suitable building site centrally
located in Washington upon which q
tall building will be erected with suffi-
cient space for the publication an6
editorial rooms arr. ..golso with space
IoT the acconia odation of the Wash
iLgton Offices Of the League. II is ex-
pected that four or fifie-story build
ing will be necessary TO accommodate
the business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
CHAMPIONS TO MEET.
Joe Turner, of Washington. and Joe
Willis, Of Finland, TO Wrestle
Here Wednesday.

The wrestling carnival to be staged
at the Opera House Wednesday
night under the auspices Of the Old
Dominion Boat Club, should be one
of the greatest affairs of the sort
ever undertaken by local organza-
ton; and judging from the interest
already being displayed and from
the large demand for tickets, ca
'pacity house will await the referees S
call of "time" for the first bout. Joe
Turner, Washington's popular ath-
Iete and champion weight wrestler
of the world, will endeavor to de-
fend his title against Joe Willis,
middle weight champion of Finland
These two men met some time ago
at Smoker" given by the local
oarsmen, and their thirty minute
bout will long be remembered as
one of the classicst ever witnessed
in this vicinity. In addition to the
main bout, several preliminary
matches have been arranged.
Pat O'Connor, Of Washington, one
of the best known sporting men ii
the country, will referee all of the
contests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
MORE SNOW SATURDAY NIGHT
Followed by Clear and Seasonaole
Weather Yesterday.

The snowfall which set in Satur-
day night continued until it had as
sumed depth of two inches by yes
terday. The weather, however, la
ter became clear and milder and
ncsi OF the snow melted under the
suns rays.
Conditions today have been mild
and suggestive Of early spring.
About ten days ago "weather au-
thority" in Washington predicted
six SHOWS before the advent OF
spring. That. of Saturday night was
the fourth which has fallen since
this forecast was made.
A gradual return to normal spring
temperatures, with generally fair
skies, during the coming week, was
predicted by the Weather Bureau
! last night for all sections of the
country east of the Rocky Noun
tains.
| mere VIII DC llpStS N''c I4HN l''i
| of the week. however, said the bull
! letin, ''in the East Gulf and South
Atlantic States, except Southern
! Florida. West of the Rocky Noun
| tains fair weather and normal tenn
peratures arc probable during the
week.
"There is nothing to indicate mark
ed storm activity over the country
during the week. A disturbance of
moderate intensity will appear IN
!'she Northwest Wednesday or Thurs
day, cross the Middle West about
Friday and the Eastern States neaa
| tie end Of the week; this disturb,
ance will be attended by local areas
of precipitation and be followed by
change to cooler weather in the
! Northern States east of the Rocky
Mountains"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
HUSBAND BACK FOR S1.00.
Wife Pays Money to Woman Who
Charmed Him Away.

Cincinnati o., March %. - Mrs.
Julia Stehlein was paid 81 yesterday
when she returned to Mrs. Stella
Smith her husband. Mrs. Smith paid
the dollar. Mrs Smith swore out g
warrant charging Mrs. Stehlein with a
statutory offense. The case came up
in police court yesterday. ",i's
"For the consideration of so cents
YOU will give this woman her husband
again, is that correct??" aske1' the
Judge.
Eyes, Judge" replied Mrs. stehlen'
" Il will give her 81, Judge, instead OF
80 cents said Mrs Smith.
at looks to me like you are throw
ing your money away, butt guess the
ma n ought to be worth a dollar,
! commented the ju5ge. The case was
ksett!ed when, Mrs:cStehlen promised to
make the delivery of the man upon the
receipt of the 81. The delivery va:
made today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
VERDICT IS AGAINST BISHOPS
LEGAL Control of Vanderbilt Umver'
silly Lies With Board OF
Trustees.

Nashville, Tenn, March 23-lhe
Tennessee Supreme Court has .eclded
that legal control of Vanderbilt Uni
versity lies with the board OF truS'
toes Of the institution, not with the
College of Bishops Of the sou'herr
Methodist church.
Acts OF the board, however are
srbiect to a review by the genera
Inference of the church, or by the
cburchis board of education, the cour'
chu,'p sg~r
held. s.. l'.r
The court or.iered that three con-
+osted seats on the board OF trustee:
be awarded to those chosen by the
rhoard itself, declaring the Southern
Methodist General Conference ma;
acted without authority in making Sc
iections for these places.
The decision of the court was bas
ed on the promise thate Corneliu!
Vanderbilt, not the Southern Method
ist Church, was the founder anJ orig
inal patron of the University.
Un5er the decision the Southern
Methodist College of bishops veto o
acceptance by the board Of Andrev
Carnegie's gift of s1,0O0,Ooo is with
out effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

sistants and fix their compensation
the act carrying $4,000 q year for the
saiaries and expenses of the bureau.
: The Code revision act has been be-
fore every General Assembly 1or'
fonr or five sessions, and mas each time
until the present session been defezt-
ed not for lack of recognition OF the
need of revision, hat through the 1ear
that incompetent men might be named
MS reyisers. The act safeguards the
selection in every possible way, pro-
viding that the Supreme Court Of Ap-
meals OF Virginia shall nominate ten
canable men from whom the governor
shall appoint three reviSers. The re-
yisers are to receive $4,000 each for
their work, regardless Of the length
of time it may take, though 1t IS BE-
lieved that prdrpt steps will be neces-
sary if the revised Co3e is to be re-
ported to the General Assembly OF
1916. The commissioners are to en-
ploy a clerk at $500 per annum.
The act creating the office Of State
Forester places the Office under the
appointment Of the State Geological
commission, compose Of the Cover
nor, the president of the University
of Virginia, the president of the Fir-
ginis Polytechnic Institute, the super
intendent of the Virginia Military In-
stitute. and one citizen member named
hv the Governor. The State Forester
must have technical training in his
profession. The salary is $4,000 per
annum and expenses. The act pro-
v:dcs for the appointment of local for
est warlens. .2ri gives the new Official
p great variety of important duties in
REGARD to conservation Of forests an
prevention Of fires. The expenses for
the first two years are to be paid out
of the budget of the University CT Vir-
ginia. at which institution the State
Forester is to conduct certain courses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

F a T E OF TORREoN.
Corstilutionalist General in Frenzy
of Excitement--Stops and Instructs
Privates in Loading.

Constitutionalist Field Headquart-
ers, before Lerdo, Durango, Mexico
March 23.-Simultaneous attacks by
Gen. Francisco Villas constitutionalist
troops were in progres stoday on Ler-
do and Goemec Palacio, tine two strong
Iily fortified suburbs of Torreon. Up
on the fate of these hangs the fate of
Torreon itself.
The combined armies Of Gen. Tomas
Urbina, Rosalio Hernandez, and Tri-
nidad Rodrigues, numbering 5000 un-
der the personal direction Of VTlia
himself, began the LerAo assault early
today Several batteries of artillery
directed by Generals Angeles and Ser
vim were placed in position and poured
terrific fire into the town during
early morning hours.
General Villa was in frenzy of eX-
citement curing the attack, riding
about the field fearlessly and encour-
aging the troops at all points. Several
times he WIS seen to stop and instruct
private soldier in the use of rifle
| before resuming his ride.
Meantime, the attack on Gomez Pa
/ tlacio proceede:' without interruption.
The brigades of General Ortego, Per-
eyra, and Garcia, with the forrer in
command, conducted this assault. His
troops lrrltbereui 1000 men exclusive
of the artillery. General Orteg.'s
force constitutes the center OF the con-
stitutionatist army, and is made up al
most wholly of veterans.
Villa IS confident Of capturing Ler'
10 and Gomez Paiacio by tonight. HIS
,advices from other field commanders.
today ir .7icate they have had uniform
success. ard are closing in rapidly.
General Eugenio Aguirre Benavides
reports the towns Of Zaragosa ant
IMatamoras were occupied by the cara
gosa brigade yesterday. Gen. Con-
!.treras and his Durango brigade are
supposed to have openei the attack OF
! Torreon from the southerly end today
although no direct report has been re-
ceived from him. Gen. Nateras wltr
his briga.,a and the forces of the Ar
rieta brothers on the east, are CO.
operating with Conteras.
Mexico City, March 23.-"The Mex
| ican government has no apology to
make for the execution of 149 mutt
neers at Jojutla,, declared Genera
Blanquet, minister of war, today, Ii
discussing the investigation which hat
been made into the wholesale slaugn
ter ordered by General Castro, follow
ing a revolt of his conscrlpte1 sol
diers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

BRILLIANT CA REER.
Deceased Was Known as Father of
Corporation Comm mission Though
Work in State Convention.

! Richmond, March 23!-Allen Cap
l'erton Braxton, father of the State
Corporation Commission, and au-
! thor Of the chapter on corporations
in the Virginia Constitution, died
last night at 10:45 o'clock at his
home in Statunton, after long i'll
ness, aged ffty-four years. His
wife, to whom he was married after
his illness became acute; his sister,
Mrs. J. S. Horsley, of Richmond, and
others were with him at the end. He
had been unconscious for the great
err part of the time for the past four
days, and, in fact, for the past six
weeks his case had been regarded by
physicians as hopeless.
Mr.. Braxton had been in bad health
for several years, though he had
resolutely declined to give up active
work, and continued to meet the de-
mands of large and varied law
practice, being regarded by many as
the leader of the profession in this
State. In December, 1912, he suf-
tfered an attack of Bright's disease,
for which he was treated in Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, with
only temporary benefit. Early last
spring he was taken i'll again, and
after treatment in Baltimore, went
to his home in Staunton for a rest
Of several months, during which per-
;od he steadily lost ground, not
withstanding all efforts of his ply
sicians.
In September he was moved to At
lantic City, where he remained sew
eraI months, and it was while un-
dergoing treatment at the Marlbor
ough- -Blenheim Hotel, at Atlantic
City, that he married Miss Mary
Patterson Miller. daughter Of the
late Mason Miller, of Staunton, who
had since been his constant nurse.
Realizing that his case was hope
i'less, and that he was nearing his
end, his physicians arranged on
!, March 7 for his removal in private
car to his old home in Staunton,
where he steadily grew weaker, un-
| til the end came last night.
Mr. Braxton is survived by two
brothers, Carter Braxton, Common
wealth's Attorney, of Staunton, and
Hugh C. Braxton, of Staunton, and
bv two sisters, Mary, the wife of
Judge Henry Holt, Of Staunton, and
Eliza, the wife of DR.. J. Shelton
FHorsley, of Richmond. Dr. Horsley
visited him last Friday, in Staunton,
fand found his condition critical. He
Pwas them sen,i-conscious, mad dur
| ing the last day was entirely uncon-
kscous.
Allen Caperton Braxton was the
son of Dr.. Tomlin Braxton and Mrs.
Mary Caperton Braxton. of King
William County, He was born at
Union, Monroe county, W. Va, on
February 6, 1862. His mother
was the daughter of Allen T. Caper-
fton, United States Senator, from
West Virginia, after whom he was
named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
DEAD MOTHER HIS ACCUSER.
Youth Confesses Forgery, Saying She
Haunted His Dreams.

Denver, March 23 A vision Of his
dead mother, who pointed an accusing
finger at him in his dreams, was re-
sponsiblc for Phillip F. Perna, is years
old, surrendering himself to the police
am confessing to the forgery OF his
fathers name on a check for $4Oo last
September. Perna claims to be the
son Of a Philadelphia building con-
tractor and a former student Of Villa
Nova College. He says his fathers
name is Joseph Perna and that the
family home in Philadelphia is at No
1884 North Sixty-fftf street.
81 went to bed" Perna says, "anc
kmy mother seemed to staH'l over me
iShe didn't say anything. She jus
| pointed her finger at me and her face
bore look of unspeakable contempt
! ! Jumped up and screamed and covered
my eyes with my hands. Finally | RAJ
| out of doors and walked miles.
krew the vision would come back tha'
night ar;j every night unless cleare>
myself in her eyes. So I decided I
Bgive myself up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
IN. LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND s.;j
WIFE. .- ~

LOUISA ZIMMERMAN, who depart
ed this life two years ago today,
March 23, 1912
4 precious one from Us has gone,
4 voice we loved is stil!ed
4 place is vacant in our home, which
never can be fille-t
God in His wisdor1 has recalled,
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slunbers here,
! The soul, is safe in Heaven.
HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
WHY SHE SHOT CALMETTE.
Resented "Abominable Campaign Di-
rected Against Her Husband"
Dy Figaro

Paris, March 23.-The committee
of the Chamber of Deputies inquir;ng
into the allegations that ministerial
Influence had been brought to bear
to. secure the postponement of the
trial of Henri Rochette on charges Of
extensive swindling today heard a
! number of witnesses.
MadaIrNe Caillaux, gowned in black.
gave her version Of the killing of Gas
ton Caimeete, before Henri Boucard.
| Madame Caillaux, in her preliminary
examination before Magistrate Henri
Boucard today, recountel the motives
! that induced her to kill CASTOR Cal
IImette, editor of Figaro. The prisoner
Twas attired in a harfsome black
gown and astrakan mantle and car.
ried the same muff in which she con-
cealed the revolver the day Of the
shooting.
Once during her recital Madame
Caillaux gave way to her emotion, a
other times she appeared Calm ant
fearless.
! Ma'ame CaillauX began with a hrie
History of her married life. Then she
remarked:
AZ always took great interest in tn
public life of my husband, sharing
the pleasures and the cares Of poll
tics "
The prisoners recital was suspend
e. temporarily when she began SOD
Itbing. On resuming her testimony
she said:
"For two years an abominable cam
paign was directed against my hus
band, who was attacked on every oc
casion, notably on the charge tina
ne had secretly ceded a portion OF tn
French Congo to Germany and in con
nection with the Agadir inet@ent Il
Morocco. was deeply srieved b!
these calumnies, which became par
ticutarly venomous at the time OF TN
formation of the Dorla1ergue cabinet
The feeling of hostility noticed eS
pecialiy at Reims. My indlgnatloi
was aroused because | haE lmpiicl
faith in my husbands probity.
Nine. Caillaux declared that since
her girlhood she had been reader o
the Figaro. When it joined the enc
mics of NJ Caillaux in the campaign
against him, her indignation was III
tense.
"On Friday, March 49, she saio
"the Figaro published the fragmen
of letter signed Thy joe That let
ter, I know, was in the possession 0
a woman. as we'll as two other privat'
, letters written to me by NJ. Calllau;
before our marriage. l sought coun
sci for the purpose of having the pub
ficarion of these letters legally pre-
!, vented but in vain. All these thing
preyed on my mind arr | determine
to put =. stop to it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

KING GEORGE UNEASY.
Liberal Press Condemns Government
For Making Ovcrtures to Tory OH
cers-Cabinet Meeting.

Lon:on, March 23.-In the midst OF
special cabinet meeting today War
Secretary Seely was suddenly called tc
Buckingham Palace. Colonel Seely
left Immediately for conference with
King George.
After an extended session with the
! King, Colonel Seely returned to the
cabinet meeting which had been inter-
rupted and which adjourne dsoon af-
terward. Colonel Seely is believed to
ilhave submitted to the cabinet the
Kings approval of Seely's statement
to be maic to the House Of Commons
this afternoon
The attention of all England was
drawn today toward the situation il
lthe army growing out of the refusa!
OF many officers to serve in Ulster
The threatening disruption of the SER
vice had for the time being all but
Sovershadowed the warlike prepara-
t!ons being msde to deal with the
Unionists ard the reports frd1. Belfast
iiof the activities of Sir Edward Carson.
With Field Marshal Sir John French.
presiding, special meeting of the
narmy council was held tci:ay.
The amazing spectacle Of the war
Office negotiating with recalc:trant
tory officers sss thoroughly aroused
the liberal press, wfrich rolndiy scores
the government for teinporiZing with
the officers.
The News, in an editorial which Is
typical of the expression Of other lib
eral papers. demands the .fshonorable
dismissal of the officers who refuse to
serve IN Ulster and drastic reorganl-
zation Of the army so that it may be-
come "the faithful democratic instru-
iment of a democratic people
| at is only because we have allow
ed the army to be officered almost eX-
clusively by wealthy Tories that the
idea of bringing the army AGAINST
Parliament could enter the hears OF
the Tory olicarchers' the News de-
clarcs. "That last End most treason
able reaction must be taken from 1t.
Generals Paget, Cough and Parker
we're in conference early today with
War Secretary Seejy.
London, March 23.-SensationaI Is
the only adjective to describe the un'
precedented situation caused by tn'
!, extraordinary development Of the Ul'
ster crisis. In spite of all official at
tempts to minimize the situation there
! is no doubt about the fact that mutinJ
has broke out in the British army ane
EIthat seventy cavalry officers at tht
/ Carragh Camp, ;nclu:ing Genera
Cough and the colonies of the fl1tf
and Sixteenth Lancers, have express
I ed their determination to resign rath
| Ter that obey the orders to fight :
! Ulster.
! First Of all. Premier Asquith was
closeted with Colonel Seely, Winston
Churchill and Augustine Birrell a
Downing street. At 2 o'clock th'
} Archbishop of Canterbury arrived a
the prime minister's residence and re
manned. AN hour and half. Beslce
being head of the Church of England
the Archbishop is in touch with tn
clergy of the established church il
Ireland, many of the clergymen o
F! which are marching and drilling i
the ranks of the Ulster Volunteers Il
the week and holding services ant
prayer on Sunday for deliverance froi,
home rule. -ari h~~@ n19-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

The Alexandria Trades Council
will hold an important meeting to-
night in their hall in the Alexandria
National Bank Building. Commit
tees will be appointed to make ar
rangements for the annual labor day
celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Lady Maccabees of Alexan-
daia, will give an entertainment to-
night in the Young Peoples Build
ing. "a Darkey Wedding" will be L
feature of the programe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
FIERY REIGN ENDS IN DEATH.
With Skin Hanging in Shreds Steel
worker Walks to Operation.

Norristown, Pa, March 23 Joseph
Miller, of Conshohocken, died at the
hospital here yesterday evening of in
iuries sustained at the steel plant at,
wv Rock, where a quantity of hot
metal was thrown over his body. The
skin hung from his body in shredS.
DESPITE his injuries, Miller walked
from the stretcher to the operating
table.
John Mehan and Augustus Bush, al
so badly burned, will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

In Police Court today Ernest
Groom and John Erwin, two colored
boys, who are employed at the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat
Wharf, were fined $40 each for
stealing two boxes of cigarettes
from the freight wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

Alexandria Lodge of Elks will
hold an important business meeting
tonight when arrangements will be
made for the installation of the Of
ficers of the lodge on April 9Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

The annual inspection of the
Alexandria Light Infantry will be
made on April 2nd by Captain Ar
thur NJ. Shipp, U. S. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

The Rev. W. E. Rollins, of the
Theological Seminary of Virginia,
addressed the Young Mems meeting
at the Westminster Building yester-
day afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

C. Shirley Leachman, executor of
William H. Peck, has sold to Susan
r. Rousselle, a house and lot on the
north side of Cameron street, east
of Payne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

The Willard W. C. T. U. will hold
meeting tomorrow afternoon, at
8 o'clock at the Children's Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

/ Earthquakes lasting nearly seven
hours, the longest in many years.
wsre recorded by the setsmographs
at St. Igratituy College, at CleTe-
vland