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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

As usual, the pictures shown at the
Surprise lare of the best made. Five
special reels being shown every night
with full orchestra. See list of sub
jects in this issue Of the Gazette on
page two.
Lots Of fun ut The Opera House to-
night, Country Store and special pic
tuleS. Win the lamb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

A suit for an absolute divorce on
the ground Of desertion was filed in
the Corporation Court today by Lo-
retta A. Parker from her husband,
Edward Z. Parker The plaintiff
is represented by Attorney Robin
son Moncure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A deed was placed on record in
the Corporation Court today trans
ferring from A. Morten Powell to
Arthur A. Iilburn, house and lot
on the west side of st. Asaph street
between Duke and Wolfe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
Synagogue, pledged s..
RASE BALL BENEFIT.

Manager Mudd Of the White Sox,
has made arrangements for game
with the Cardinals to be played at
the park on north Alferd street,
Saturday, May 2nd, for the benefit of
the Alexandria Hospital. Both
teams will have their best line up
and good game is promised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
WAR IN COLORADO.
Federal Invasion of Coal Mine Dis
trict Began Early Today.

trict Began Early Today.
Denver, COL, April 29.-The "Fed-
eral invasion" of the coal strike dis
ttrict of Southern Colorado began
tearly today. Troops z and II, Of
the sIwclf..f. Cavalry, commanded hyy-
Major Mcclure, reached Denver
from Fort D. \. Russell at daylight,
and continued on to Canon City,
where they will make their head
quarters in the pacilication Of that
section.
They constitute the advance guard
of the regulars. The second squad
ron Of the Fifth Cavalry left Fort
Leavcnworth, Kan, early today with
orders to rush to Trinidad.
Major William H. HOlbrook, COM
manding the detachment, will be In
command Of the regulars, with head
quarters at Ludlow or Trinidad.
Meanwhile, except in Walsenburg,
comparative quiet reigns. The news
that President Wilson had sent the
cavalry was received with great JOY
everywhere, and even before the de-
tails of his order had come mine
guards and armed strikers in both
southern and northern coal fields
ceased the firing which up to that
time had continued for four hours.
Details of the fighting in both
fields began to filter in today. At
Walsenburg, in the southern field
fighting was still in progress at an
carly hour. Except for a lull Of two
hours late yesterday, after news OF
| the sending of Federal troops reach
ed there, the firing had continued
for thirty-six hours.
Last reports gave the known male
dead at tive, and the known women
dead at six. Ii is impossible to get
accurate details. however, and it is
feared this casualty list may be in
creased.
Militiamen at Walsenburg deny
they participated in the early fight
| ing yesterday, except in perfume
tory way, but last night they went
into actor in force. Their field
pieces shelled the strikers position
on a ridge west of the town. but fail
ed to rout the men. ,..,,
Freely exposing themselves, the
Greeks, Bulgarians, and other for
eign miners steadily replied to 81 thE
soldiers, and refused i to !. abandon i|tG!n,
!. their. trencses. Guards, il the Ps% Robin
.tsson and WalseP mines are also p;'.,
lr'ticipating ACTIVELY. m
+ At Louisville and Lafayette, IN th'
! northern :. field, temporary truce
t,saa established, after six striker:
}, had been seriously wounded, twt
:: nrobably fatally. Two hours afte1
tthe orders to United States troop!
were issued, General John c. Chase
adjptant general of the COLORADO
militia, reached Louisville with 1Ol
Estate soldiers.
:, They fired two volleys over tht
town and took possession of the
Continued on page four.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
STILL PRODD|NG
TREASURERS
State Auditor Moore Urges
That Delinquent List be
be Minimized.
HE QUOTES STATE LAW


AlGHIlOHuy fIt.y h-npiiI -NINSt'l'SN
the tax laws of the state and urging
ell county and city treasurers in Vir-
ginia to collect al taxes due the state,
Auditor C.. Lee Moore has addressed
a circular letter to all treasurers.
The letter, except for the extracts
il en- the law quoted, reads as follows:
The law requires you, on or before
the 18th day Of June, to make final
settlement with the auditor of public
accounts for the taxes Of 1913 placed
in your hands for collection. (Code
section 604, tax laws p. 1907
With this requirement Of the law,
you will, of course, cdrply with the
exception Of filing the lists Of taxes
On real estate, properly assessed
an', of taxes on real estate, personal
property and capitations and delin,
quent certifei, copies of which list
will be forwarded to this Office after
they have been examined in the case
Of country treasurer, by the board
of supervisors, commissioner Of tht
revenue ami examiner of records, and
have been approved by the circui;
court Cor the judge thereof in vaca-
tom; and in the case Of city treas
urer, after they have been examined
by the commissioner Of the revenue
examiner of recorIs, and have been
approved by the corporation (or hust-
ings) court Tor the judge thereof in
vacation.)
Certified copies of these lists must
reach this office on or before the
18th daN of September (Code section
610, tax laws p. 1861 to authorize me
to allow the treasurer credit for the
same.
County and city treasurers return
ed delinquent State taxes for 1912
on real estate, in the sum of S92,-
925.17, nearly 5 per cent Of all tn:
state taxes assessed on real estate.
County and city treasurers returne'.
delinquent state taxes of 1912 on
personal property in The sum Of S4S,'
572,57, over 7 per cent of all Stat;
taxes assessed on personal property
This communication is sent you as
an earnest appeal that you will use
every effort, employing the power:
conferred upon you by law, to enforce
collections so as to reduce to the min
mum the taxes assessed for 1913 or
zeal estate and personal property
which must be returned delinquent.
Not only do I wish to urge con-
tinuance of the energy and yea
which has heretofore characterized
your work, but I request you to eXer
else the powers conferred upon yol
by law to collect these taxes and moi
to return them delinquent. ~1a
The purpose OF these laws is tt
place in your haris- every means t.
! collect lthe taxes, and Il believe 'Not
will, il: the taxpayers do not settle
do your duty faithfully and effective,
! ly. maf # e.
am sure. you gentlemen will bt
impressed with the care that has beer
provided in the law to insure the m
imum delinquent return of taxes an;
levies. The intent OF the law is t.
allow no tax levy to. be returned de
Ilinquent which can possibly be col
lected, requiring each item on the lis
to be scrutinized as hereinbefore Sc
forth; and to guarantee that no take
ard levies will be returnei, delinquen
which could have possibly been col
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

Mr.. Wooster G. Sutphin and Mrs
Bessie May Gray, nee Radcliff, will
be married this afternoon at the par
sonage of the NJ. P. Church by Rev
c. r. Strausburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
N0WH|AVE S16,384
FOR new HOSPITAL
Several Large Donations
Are Expected to be Re-
ceived Today.
INTEREST UNABATED.
Work of Churches During Campaign
Meeting Of Lady Managers of In
stitution Held Yesterday Evening.

The black board of the Hospital
committee showed this morning the
sum Of Sl6,384.00, but since this was
put up the amount has been increased
and it is expected that there will be
several large subscriptions during the
day. The committee will continue its
active work, but they request all
who intend to contribute to DO so as
early as possible, and they again call
attention to the fact that contribu-
tions can be made in instalImentS.
While the interest in the movement
.has,at the present time,far exceeded
the expectations of the most sanguine,
! still, it is only an evidence of the in
Etercst taken by Alexandrians in do
ing charitable and necessary work.
The contribution from the Motor
Boat Club has been received, amount
ing to 1920, being the gate receipts
on Tuesday night. Among the other
offers that have been made is one
from John P. Nelson, proprietor of
the dancing pavilion at Luna Park,
who rendered the use of the pavilion
ard band for one day, when the park
opens next tronth.
Mrs. L. Wilbur Reid, the vice
president of the Boari of Managers
has sent to the Gazette the following
communication:
4. called meeting Of the board Of
managers Of the hospital was held
yesterday, to receive reports from the
canvass of the different churches, Sc
cieties and individual contributions
from each woman of their congrega-
tions, that they may have 4 share in
the good work Of building the new
hospital. This woman's work Was on
" organized early last week, and
never succeeded in getting into work
ing order soon enough to enable the
workers to make a report at this
meeting. So only a very small pro-
portion Of any congregation has
sporIed to the appeal sent them.
Reports so far made is as follows:
St. Paul's Church, $2GG pledged;
cash, 81 $500 from one member and
$50 from another have been turned in
previously.)
Presbyterian Church, $105 pledg-
ed; cash, 1925.
Southern Methodist Church, Sls3
pledged; cash, $5l.0O.
St. Mary's Church, 500 pledged;
cash, S11.
Grace Church, S55 pledged; cash, 50.
Baptist church, $55 pledges; cash,
$1O0.
Trinity Methodist, $40 pledged;
cash, $40.
Second Baptist, $3S pledged; cash,
50.
Free Methodist. $50 pledged; cash,
$7.S5.
Synagogue, pledged s..
= Christ Church, no report yet.
Lutheran Church, no report yet.
Managers at large, no report yet.
Protestant Methodist, no report yet.
The Board of Managers hope that
the women of the churches who have
not responded will do so, whether lit
Tie or much, at once, and enroll
themselves among the goo6 workers
and we'll wishers Of the new building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

The Citizens National
bank through it's officers will
be glad to receive subscljp-
tions from it's patrons and
friends to the Hospital fund,
delivering the same to the
committee daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

All the new effects in ladies' fine
footwear. Marshall's, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

See our new Colorials, all buckles.
Marshalrs, 422 King street. q ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29

MEXICO CITY J QUIET.
Civil Government Established at
Vera Cruz After Conference With
Naval Authorities.

Naval Authorities.
Vera Cruz, Mexico. april 29.-lhe
"Fighting Fifth brigade was still
aboard the transport tied up at the
docks here early today, while Brisa-
der General Funston was comforting
with Rear Admirals Badger and
Fletcher, completing the details of the
trans Ger of control Of Vera Cruz from
the isavy to the army. There was a
possibility that the troops migh' he
landeA today, but further delay until!
:tdrlorrow was expected.
The administrative forces CT Che
city are row completely organized
having been sworn in late yesterday,
Robert :. Kerr, an American lawyer
of New YCk and Mexico City, enter
ed up on his duties as civil governor
of Vera Cruz today. Other officials
named by Fletcher are: Commander
.Stickney, U. S. NJ, inspector Of port
and customs; William F. Buckle, law
yer, of Austin, Tex, administration ct
justice Charles H. Stewart, of 1ndi-
annapolis and Cordoba, treasurer.
Every report receive'l from Mexico
City indicates that the danger
Americans there has passed for
present. About 300 are in the capi-
tai, but they are free to leave on an
of the refugee trains which are head
ing to ward this port and Puerto
Wexied. Although agreeing to the
e3iatb ion plan Of the A. 8. c. pow
S anil aiding Americans in leaving
I'M kerior, Huerta is doing every
hing Russible to strengthen his for
The dictator is making every prepa-
ton to resist the United States
bile the peace negotiations are in
Iogrdss. He is officially treating
th the bandit rebel Zapata, with
view of forming an alliance. ar
ngemcnts have been made for
Inference between the minister of the
erior and representative Zspatista
Hers, ,Iarli it is generally believed the
bel chief will certainly join forces
th Huerta to resist, an american
Easio}.
american authorities continued
vestigation of the records of
s confined in the famous San
Ulua today.
E. Hulburt, an American,
ester, N. Y, convicted mur-
Vas found in one Of the cells
he sea level, hopelessly in
Political prisoners have been
as well as 325 men who were
the damp, filthy cells against
ro charges had been placed.
adj been imprisoned that, they
hot be forced into the Huerta
Iexican crisis: centres on the
between those who seek
irtemediation to find some
ground for pacific adjust
ID those who regard the use
/
as inevitable.
nediators will not propose a
erouiad for pacific settle
# the troubles for several
aediators work in secret, and
been no intimation of the
bn they will recommend.
promised to give friendly
stion to any suggestion un-
tender of friendly Offices to
pe differences with the Uni
Is.
yal and military forces went
steadily, in, preparation TO,
stuality which may develop
ival of General Funston anf
e of 5000 troops at Yer;
5 one of the notable mill
elepments ,ef The sday. sd1ia9 n Is ?
,l Fletcher will return tt
Fhip. leaving General Funs
mmand iof the, city. E9N9'El
srs and Stripes were raIset
fortress, prison in Yer'
Ebor.. ''.''' i'''H ~ ~
lease Of IS American J pris
Cordoba was promised b!
RMaas -
reported that six Ameri
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26
|OL~D-PASHIONED
SOUTHERN PARTY
GIVEN BY Nh. AND MRS. JOHNSON
MCKINLEY AT ECHO
POINT
Afternoon and Evening Reception To
day at the Dsixeii Residence
In lesther~ood

The smartest social event given in
the city for some time, took place
at Trivia Hall. Echo Point, last even
Ing. when Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson Nc
kinley entertained. The appoint
ments were In accordance with the
o~ld-fashioned Christmas celebration,
OF the south. The rooms are ideal
for such an event as they have thar
stately appearance which Is essential
at such a time. The rich hangings
rare old silver. rich cut glass. added
much to the smartness of the old Vir-
ginia buffet luncheon. Colonial can
die sticks and other rare pieces of
silver were noticeable. The menu
Included the sweet Virginia ham aud
other delicacies well known to the cou-
niseuer Of the stately southern man.
sions.
The home was beautifully decorated
In holly. mistletoe. ivy, smilax and
Southern moss. A feature Of the
decorations was a decorated CHRISTMAS
tree. which was brilliantly illuminated
The Christmas spirit was prevalent
In the heart OF every guest as well
as the host and hostess. and this
added much to the pleasure of the
evenings event. The scene was a
beautiful one with the Handsomely
gowned guests enjoying the late So
ciety dances in the music room and
halls. while the Sorlin orchestra Of
P~ittsburg. furnished the music.
The members of the house party
who assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley
In receiving their guests were Mrs.
McKinley's parents. MIR. and Mrs. Lew
is Bennett. of Weston; Mr.. and Mrs.
L. S. Burdett OF New Pork: Mr.. Net
Absolute of Philadelphia; Mr.. Lewis
Bennett. Jr.. Of Weston; Mr.. Stanley
Hawkes. Of New York. These guests
will remain over the holidays and be
present at the many social events
given during the week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26

Choice Florida fruit ready for ship
ment now. Plucked, packed and ex-
pressed same day. S0-lbbOxes:
Grape Fruit $500
otduEeS 900
Oranges and Tangerines......... SEQ
ohbtiinen b.uO
Assorted Fruit. 18Th boxes. ....... $50
All express charges prepaid.
Mrs. John X. List. Winter Park. Fla.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26
chisrtmas Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Hartley enter
tanned at their beautiful home in West
Liberty yesterday with an elaborate
Christmas dinner. The home was dec.
Grated in Christmas %greenery. and the
dining room was a bower of beauty.
potted plants and wreaths OF holly
forming the decorations.
4 miniature Christmas tree adorn-
ed the table. and a course dinner.
embracing all the ~delicacies OF the
season. was served to the following
guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cook. Master
kennith Cook. Mrs. Louisa Jerome.
Mrs. Emma Glass. and Misses Julia
Ridgeley. Della Davis. Mamie Mont
gomery. Josephine Grieves and Anna
Hartley.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26

Yesterday at the home OF Mr.. ane
Mrs Lewis NJ Sommers on South
Fltth street. Martins Ferry. vas held
n very pleasing family reunion Tho
feature Of the day was the dinner
which consisted Of turkey aud OH
81 the good things that go with no.
During the afternoon. music was fhe
diversions The home was beautiful
~ decorated for the occasion and the
event was one that viii be remember.
I'd for some time. The following
we're present
Mr.. and Mrs George Webb. Nir. and
Mrs. Fred Somncra. Mr. and Mrs lev.
is NJ Somncrs. Mr.. and Mira. Henry
Miller. Mr. and Mrs William Reed.
Mrs William Poltz. Misses Maud ane
Pearl Peltz. Miss Irene Webb. Mrs.
Rosc Webb George Webb. Charles
webb. Howard SOmmers. Harold Som.
mers. Ellis pcliz. Pred sommers. Jr
Master Robert Sommers
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26
Daily Chit Chat
Wishing My Reader Friends a
Happy Christmas.

Dear friends. east and west north and
south. to some Of you . wish "a Merry
Christmas this morning And To- those
Of you for whom change or loss or suf-
fcrtng have rendered the wish uf Merry
Christmas a mockcry. . wish instead n
SWEET and HAPPY Christmas. made
endurablc by the ability 90 see the stars
shine through your cypress trees and
made happL by trying 90 make others 90.
This is the Christmas greeting ! send
% my reader friends each year across
The wireless 81 our printed friendship
and 3 am sending out uf mF heart this
Christmas e. wish that the two preatest
ftlif lu TIE world may he yours today
The Eift OF peace and the glft OF love
Fyf To-day 90 least. may the unrest
and unworthy thoughts that somehow
Creep into ouf hearts and lives he driven
out hN the spirit oft thriHfmHs and NAV
q sense ~ peace and serenity abide iu
Dor to-day at least. mas YOU love
tonr FELLOW men us you mover have hr.
rre,t-st ,hri tns- ed Hod your
reader friends Do BIZ o. rlft boo etcrt
sense 81 Che word tu Boz able tu love hu.
manitl as sreat a Rlft as Co. be able 60
uInraa t0 fhr world Hnd more Goo Ifs pos.
DO o. Scrurre n lifetime and
O. vision fo find out tnut after aII love
ODE only real happiness May tho
nfr ~ tnnt great fact come 90 you
in..F nnd may sou be- nlied not ouIt
WITH TIE love Of rlcuds. but with that
love Of au humanity. with thar rresf
tenderness for folks cscrvwhere. wIfh
that uureinuute wish Tor the rrsatsr
rnuriufHH OF nI and especially % an
Who aIn and suncr. That j. thc hover af
fhe civilization which celebrates christ
mH"
Don 7 Gao down tu write my Christ
mas mraHHEr d tried fn think what uere
coo most hHHuflfuI things n could wish
fo. you. tnr gifts o would rive SOU I 4
mIhuts uuN % nnHWfr seemed o. come
fo ne wiah fhaf iher may have fre
ffcHf $40 m peace AMI that they mar
tnd fHr hnuuincas that comes from low
Iur more
go wrote tho wishes down aa YOU
seen Them ana then nH rauesI sud-
denly realized fhuf they were not uau
Inr 7 bod simply been wishing tie rraf
'~NrlHimfH wish That ever Wua spoken
iNt WI"n That iu carol and SONG rfm
81 NuHH down tnt arDa and will 10 Ions
Ha Hn honor Christmas the wish 81 fH.
unHeiF tu thf shepherds co. Peace ON
"afih Huuo VII toward men"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26
Masaue Ball.

All society is anxiously looking for.
ward to the annual masque ball. 20 be
held at the Stanford Springs hotel
on the evening OF January B.. Meis-
ters orchestra will furnish the music.
The costumes may be had from J.
Front and orders should be given
early 50 he may select a variety. Many
OF the girls are busy arranging their
own costumes and IL has been stated
by the committee IN charge that all
must appear In fun dress or cos
tune TO enjoy the festivities. Many
features will b. introduced during The
evening. and a number Of surprises
will be sprung on the guests. who
viii include first society. The young.
or set II home from college and have
with them many charming guests who
will add TO the pleasure Of the even
ing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Dalzell will
receive their friends and friends OF
their sons and daughters today. The
guests will call both in the afternoon
and evening. The home will be de-.
corated In Christmas colors. and ev-
cry detail will be in keeping with
the season.
The members of the house party
are. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dalzell. OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26
IMMACULATE GUILD
FILLED BASKETS
TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
CHRISTMAS BASKETS DIS
TRi6UTED THURSDAY.
Also Gave Christmas Party for For.
eisn snd Poor Children. which
Was Appreciates.

The members of the immaculate
Guild of st. Joseph Cathedral. have
peen busy for weeks making prepar-
ations for Christmas. These ladies
are TO be congratulated in the manner
in which they conduct their dona-
tons. All the poor are considered.
without regard to creed or color. and
the baskets were delivered Thursday
to the homes OF those whose names
were secured. Each basket was at.
tractively arranged and decorated in
keeping with the season and each
contained everything which goes TO
make up a good Christmas dinner for
a family. There were two hundred
and eighty basets delivered and ALI
packed with the same care and con.
s~lderation. so all would be treated
alike.
Not only were the ladies considerable
regarding the distribution of Christ
mas baskets. but gave for the for
elgn n poor children an elaborate
Christmas party in the basement OF
81. Joseph Cathedral before Christ
mas. There were remembrance and
candy for all and IL is an act whicr
the children will forget. II will
De the means of pleasant recollec-
lions in their future lives and inspire
them TO good thoughts Of the past
and of the ladies who were kind to
them during their happy childhood
Is II not a noble deed to do for others?
These ladies of the Immaculate Guild
certainly have the proper way of do
ing things. They look TO the needs
OF all the poor. This is not the only
time of b year these ladies' do good.
but are busy all the time sewing and
working. often depriving themselves
OF other pleasures.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26

Mrs Maud SpOoner Becker gave her
Christmas dance In the A. O. T.. W.
hail Her next event takes place on
New Years day. when she will tender
the Saturday afternoon class n re-.
ception a. the Elks club in the az.
%ternon. and give a New Year dance
in the evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-26
Family Dinner

Mrs. Keziah Gardner entertained at
her home In West Liberty yesterday.
IN celebration of Christmas. with a
beautifully appointed family dinner.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs. H..
+. Dunlay. Miss AIDA Dunlap and Miss
Harriet Dunlap. OF Wheeling. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Wilson. Wheeling: Mr..
n Mrs. Ford Gibson and child. OF
Frederick. Md: Miss AIDA Gardner.
MISS Mary Steele and s. 5. Gardner.