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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
Attempts TO Wreck Train.

Staunton, Va, July S.-A "hot
pin" on the engine of Chesapeake and
Ohio train No. / few nights ago,
probably saved that fast flyer from
a serious wreck.
When the train reached Staunton
the "hot pin" was noticed, so Engi-
neer w. J. Jones, of this city, brought
his train to standstill at the top OF
the Bells Valley hill to put grease in
the cup. This done, he started off
but had not proceeded far before he
discovered a railroad tie lying across
the track. The flyer was then MAX
ing only fifteen or eighteen miles an
hour and hence was brought to a
stop before the obstruction was
reached. Had the pilot struck the tie
it would in all probability have been
driven back under the engine and
the entire train derailcd.
Proceeding on its way to Goshen.
and while running forty or fifty miles
an hour, the same train suddenly
ran upon heap Of scrap iron! con-
sistihg of buggy wheels, taxles and
tires Fortunately the engine was
not derailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

,MUTINY HAS ALARMED
iCarranza's Agents Suggest that DC
tator Is Anxious and May Hasten
His Retirement from Presidency.

Washington, July S.-UnoftlclaI ad-
vices received here today say General
Carranza has decided to authorize
the constitutionalist junta here to
begin parleys with the Huertlsta
delegates in an effort to settle Mex
ico's internal affairs.
This acceptance is reported to nave
been wired direct to Ambassador Da
Cana of Brazil, and the latter Will
confer with his associate mediators
in New York today to perfect ar
rangements to bring the representa-
tives of the warning elements to-
gether.
Constitutionalist leaders here, pro-
fess to believe an arrangement for
provisional government can be
reached. They say that Huerta is
ready to step down and out.
It is believed the mutiny among
his troops in the Vera Cruz district
has greatly alarmed Huerta as it
has brought home to him for the
first time the precariousness Of his
own condition. Reports have been
circulated here fo- the last twenty
four hours that Huerta has a prom
ise from the United States authori-
ties that he will be granted asylum
in Vera Cruz if forced to flee Mex
.icg City.
While Administration officials deny
any understanding they point out
that the United States has always
offered asylum to political refugees
who sought the protection of the
flag and say that no exception would
be made in Huerta's case.
That Carranza expects to settle the
1revo1 1htion without being forced to
capture Mexico City is indicated by
the outcome of the -Carranza
mediation parleys. Villa and his
troops are going to remain in the
north with headquarters in Chihua-
hua.
This, officials here who are follow
ing events in Mexico City say, would
hardly be the case if any energetic
hostile movements were contemplated
at the present time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
FIGHTING RAGING
NEAR VERA CRUZ
Mexican Troops Mutiny
Against Huerta Officers
This Week.
WOULD JOIN REBELS
situation Full of Gravest Possible
ties and Gen. Funston Is Keeping
Constantly on Alert.

Vera Cruz, Mexico, July S.-tlght-
ine among factions Of the Mexican
Federal forces just outside the Amer
ican outposts, ragged yesterday and
threatens possibilities of serious
consequence, that may involve Gene
raj Funston's army of INVASION.
An infantry outpost of 60 men,
with their officers, mutinied Monday
night and are seeking to join a small
force of Constitutionalists that has
worked it's way into the vicinity
gathering recruits by the way. Lieu
tenant Colonel Izunza, in command
of ali the Federal outposts outside
Vera Cruz, got close enough to the
fleeing outpost to the southwest of
Teieria to warrant him in attacking
the mutineers. A desultory but rather
sharp engagement ensued, the mutt
neers continuing their flight. The
Mexican commander has with him
200 men and mas asked for reinforce
ments from Cordoba, on whose ar
rival he expects to continue the pur-
suit.
Only a handful Of rural guards IS
left by Colonel Izunza at Tejaria,
which is near the point where the
daily exchange Of passengers or the
railroad takes place.
Captain Aguilar and two Iienten-
ant led the mutinous infantry post
Of co men. They had been in COM
munication with a body of Constitu-
tionali:t troops estimated at 1000
men, who moved northward from a
point near Bvca Del Rio just south OF
Vera Cruz. This organization work
ed its way along the lines of the
Americans and Mexicanj until near
Teieria.
The outpost sent forward an en-
issary to notify the Constitutionalists
that Captain Aguilar was ready to
do his part. The captain. then seized
the mounts Of the rural guards and
all the ammunition in the vicinity.
The Constitutionalists had organized
themselves only few days ago af-
ter receiving consignment Of am
munition and arms from Tuxpan
which had been landed near Boca Del
Rio and they were directed by agents
from the TuXpan headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
AR RELIC BURSTS
Old Shell Seriously Injuries Suf-
folk Boy.

Suffolk, Va, July 8.-She!don
Vaughan 1S-year-old son of John
s. Vaughan, a Suffolk jeweler, lies at
st. Andrews Hospital, probably IA
tally injured from wounds received
from an old shell with which he was
playing.
The old she'll, supposed to be
relic of the Mexican War had lain
about the house for IA years. The
father had several times examined it,
and thought all the explosives were
out. This morning the boy took up
stone and began hammering on the
cap. An explosion took place. blow
ing off the boys left hand. tearing all
the flesh from the right leg, and two
pieces of she'll entering the face and
causing a fracture of the skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
FIGHT on TOP OF TRAIN
Conductor and Two Men Desperately
Struggle for Pistol on Speed
Train.


\ Roanoke, Va, July S.-Albert 3.
Flanagan, a Norfolk and Western
conductor, whose home is in this city,
fought desperate battle day or
two ago for the possession of a re-
volver with two men on the top of
box car which was attached to
freight train.
The conductor won with the assist
ance of negro brakeman after he
and his assailants struggled almost
to the edge Of the car, which was
running at a rapid rate near East
Radford, Va. The men, who were
stealing a ride, had been put off the
train BY Conductor Flanagan. They
boarded it again and one Of them at
tacked Flanagan with a pair of
heavy pliers. The conductor knocked
the pliers from the mans hand and
then began the struggle for the re-
volver which was protruding from
Flannagan's hip pocket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
AGREEMENT REACHED
Ninth District Patronage Matters
Will Be Settled.

Washington, D. Co.; July s.-An
agreement has been reached by all
those who have heretofore figured in
Ninth District patronage matters, un-
der which the seven presidential post
office vacancies now existing will be
Immediately settled by preferential
primary elections in the respective
communities.
The seven vacancies now existing
are at Graham, Lebanon, Honaker,
Big Stone Gap, Pocahontas, North
Tazewell and Dante. Unless some un-
forseen hitch occurs iarrangemd nts
will. be made by the regular election
holding primaries just as soon as
possible.
Senator Swanson, when asked re-
garding the agreement reached,
stated that he had not taken a hand
in bringing the matter about. He
said, however, that the arrangement
was satisfactory to hign.
Senator Martin mace the follow
ing statement:
"You may say for NE that am now
and always have been, for the peo-
pie of every community to have the
privilege of selecting their own Of
ficials in their own way. If they
want to choose their own postmasters
through primary, why, l have not
single objection to urge. 1t is for
them and their representatives in
Congress to work out. | have no
right to interfere with the appoint
ment of postmasters at Richmond,
Newport News, Norfolk, Lynchburg,
Roanoke, Staunton or Harrisonburg.
Those matters belong to the repre-
sentatives of the districts in which
those cities are located. All did in
the Ninth District was to refuse to
press matters until the authorities of
that district could get together on a
plan, and l did it at their request.
Even my enemies say i has resulted
in an agreement whereby all trouble
can be settled. So I have nothing
to regret.
"You can make it as strong as you
like. 7 always k.lT99 c@r, gnt: y
ways will be, for what the people Of
Virginia want. But anl not willing
to Judge their desires by what peren-
NAL candidates for office, whom
they have so often rejected, say they
want. When the people themselves
tell me what they want, you will find
Tom Martin for it. And that applies
to Virginia patronage as we'll as to
everything else. Yes, sir, you may
say uneuuivorally that if the people
of community want a primary over
a postoffice, SO far as am con-
corned they are welcome. to it. That
is why l was happy to acqulesce IN
such an arrangements for the Ninth
District"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
MUNYON GETS DIVORCE.
Patent Medicine Mans Wife Was u
Musical Comedy Actress.

philadelphia, July S.--"Professor"
Ja4~os NJ M,,nvnn, the patent medi-
c,ng mar $ ~ tied: divorce
from h w.fe. Mrs Pauline Louise
aT Muayon, ya5,e lay. Suit was
Began rear a2o, but<the papers
W. - irnpaanGed a,.d ground for the
acGon was c0ucca.s
- E.ll:n. Hcif Mrs. Munyon
w4s p,pi,:..r!y rc@', on the musical
csnedy ana y-au6eyille stage. Her
.i,a-r;oge. whj5s>- sask, place in Jer-
~ City. ia AT,1E :9OS, came as a
sYnprlse tc tha Mdn1on family. Mrs.
15uryor h;iG been married before,
waen she was lG years old and had
5eaa lyor2ad.
AT the trn,e VI their marriage
Munyon was about 60 and his bride
"a years hoh. A little more than a
year later it was rumored that their
married life was not harmonious and
the rumorS were verified when Mrs.
Munyon sued for divorce, charging
cruelty and barbarous treatment in
June, 1909.
Five months later a reconciliation
was effected and Mrs. Munyon re-
turned to her husbands home and 1t
was said that all was peace mad hap
piness. The following June Munyon
and his wife had a serious quarrel
in motor car in front of the City
Hall and several hundred persons
saw Mrs. Munyon strike her husband
in the face. tear away some Of his
clothing and throw suitcase to the
street. Mrs. Munyon then returned
to the stage and appeared in vaude-
Vile Another rows took place in
december of last yearjwhen the Mum
yonS met In Broad Street Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
YOUNG WOMAN DROWNED
Automobile 'Plungcs Over End of
Ferry in North Carolina.

Elizabeth City, n. c., July S.
Pretty 1S-year-old Ruth Guard,
daughter of J. T. Guard, prosperous
farmer of Currituck County, left
home yesterday morning with her
father in his automobile to come to
Elizabeth City to take some of her
schoolgirl friends home with her for
7 house party. Tie automobile an
off the barge at Lambs Ferry, two
miles from town, ut 10 o'clock,
plunged into the Pasquotanll River
in thirty feet of water, and she was
drowned.
Mr.. Guard was driving the ma
chine, which contained his daushter
and two friends, A. 3. Midget and
V. B. Griegs. When the car was
driven upon the barge the emergency
brake failed to work, the barge tilted,
and the machine kept OH and plunged
over the opposite end Of the boat.
overheard and went to the bottom of
the river.
The three men managed TO clear
themselves Of the car, rose to the
surface and were rescued by the
colored ferryman. Miss Guard was
caught in the to p of the machine and
drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
PRESIDENT MAY
VISIT RICHMOND
Committee Went to Wash
ington to Extend
Invitation. +
THINK HE WILL COME
Bankers Association Will Meet in.
Virginia Capital in October-Plans
for Their Reception. i; II

Richmond, July S.-An invitation
to President Woodrow Wilson to
make an address in Richmond during
the session of the American Bank
ers' Association in October will be
extended tomorrow morning by
special committee representing the
city, the bankers association, the
business organizations of Richmond
and the loca! arrangements commit
tee. 1t is known that the President
has desired for some time to accept
an invitation to Richmond, and it
is believed in view of the fact that
the new banking system will by that
time be in full operation, and (very
probably that the Presidents pro-
gram of antitrust legislation will
have been enacted, that he will well
come an opportunity to make an ad-
dress to the assembled bankers of
the United States.
An engagement for the committee
to meet the President tomorrow
morning at 1875 o'clock has been
made at the White House by United
States Senator'S Martin and Swanson
and Representative Montague.
The Richmond committee will
leave for Washington late this after
noon. 1t will be joined at the new
Willard Hotel in Washington tomor.
row morning by Senator'S Martin and
Swanson. Representative Montague,
Comptroller Of tie Currency, John
Shelton Williams, and by several
members Of the executive committee
of the American Bankers Associa-
ton.
The great convention will be one
Of the largest and most important
shat Richmond has ever entertained.
Last year there were 1000 delegates
and visitors in attendance on the con-
vention, which met in Boston, and
already the committees in charge
have received many requests for no.
tel rcserva ions, Indicating a very
large attendance. The dates of the
convention are for the week from Oc-
tcber ~ to October 10.
Although several times invited,
President Wilson has not visited
Richmond since his inauguration. He
was in Richmond and addressed the
General Assembly in session at the
Capitol few months before his nom
ination at the Baltimore convention.
His predecessors for many years
past, including Presidents Taft,
Roosevelt, Mckinley, Cleveland and
others, have visited this city during
tkeir term of office and been officially
entertained. President Taft having
been the guest of the city on two
ewll-remembered visits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
. OBTAIN Q I!|''l' PLENTY
Of SIGNATURES
Prohibition Forces Have
Twice as Many as Are
Necessary.
NO ENTHUSIASM HERE
Only a Small Proportion of the Elec-
torate in Alexandria Append
Names to the Papers.

At almost the last hour permitted
by law for the filing Of petitions to
the governor of Virginia asking HIM
to call special election OF Septem-
Der 22nd, for the purpose of voting
on the question of state wide prohl-
bition, petitions were filed with Me-
veil S. Greenaway signed by SO Alex
andrians. 1t was said at the time
that there were two other petitions
being circulated which had a num-
ber of names affixed. Alexandria
has 1000 registered voters and the
signers in favor of prohibition there
fore only represent a small proper
tion of the electorate.
Clerk Greenaway will certify to B.
o. James, the secretary of the
commonwealth, the number of the
names signed to the petitions today
and Mr.. james in turn will advise
the governor so that he can call the
election.
The law requires that $4,000 vo-
ters in the state petition the COVER
nor and it is stated that more than
10000 signatures have already been
secured.
Richomnd, July s.-"More than
twice the number of signatures req
l,:site for the calling of an election
on the prohibition question have
been secured" said Rev. James Can
non, D. D., superintendent Of the
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia, yes
terday afternoon. Eighteen thousand
signatures are necessary, and our lat
est estimate shows over $4,000 Sc
cured"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
KIDNAPPED BRIDE TO EUROPE.
Groom Loses Race TO Reclaim Her
by One Minute.

New York, July 8.-When an irate
father chases you off his grounds
with a shotgun and then you manage
to elope successfully with your
sweetheart, only to have the said
irate parent carry her away a few
minutes later and take her off to
Europe, with you missing the steam
ship by about 60 seconds, then you
will feel just the way Francis H.
Evans, of Memphis, Tenn, did yes
terday when he reached the pier in
Hoboken just in time to see the Vat
erland slipping by the pier.
Evans is a tall, square shouldered:
good-looking man of about %. The
others in this story are his bride,
who was Miss Hattie Goodwin, II
years old, demure, unusually pretty,
and her father a wealthy cotton plan
ter at Holly, Springs, Tenn.
Last Saturday the two young folk
decided they would get married. Miss
Goodwin slipped away and with Mr.
Evans went to Chicago, where they
lost no time in finding minister who
married them. On the train behind
them was the father. He founo
what hotel they had gone to and foi-
lowed. The bridegroom of & fe"
minutes had just stepped out OF the
room when the father. broke IN
seized the bride and sped away tt
New York with her to catch the mrs
steamship to Europe. Mr. Evaps toi
| lowed. He reached here, chartered
taxicab and sped for Hoboken. I'M
streets were SO slippery that some
! time was lost, just enough to make
| him to late at the pier.
At the gangplank the bride balke'
at going on board and the Vaterlant
was delayed several minutes. Iher'
was a big throng aboard the steam
ship listening to her fathers effort
! to persuade her to go on board. FL
nally he picked her up bodily ant
carried her to the steamers deck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

Jealousy and crime in declining
years of life were described yester-
day in an extraordinary case at the
Chester, England, assizes, where a
woman y years old, was sentenced
to death for the murder of her hus-
band. She alleged a love affair on
the part of her husband with an
other woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
WE WANT YOU

To go with us, take the
whole family and make Our
Elks' outing to Colonial
Beach a "Sure Nuff" picnic.
Steamer St. John, Thurs
day, July Is. Music and
dancing on boat going and
returning. Same price,
adults, SOC; children, Csc for
the round trip. Get your
tickets from the committee.
GEO. w. BONTZ,
Secretary Elks' Dancing
Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
Call TO Bull Moosers.

Norfolk, Va, July S.-Percy s.
Stephenson, chairman of the Pro-
gressive party in Virginia, in a
statement mailed to the party leaders
throughout the State, urged upon
them the necessity of a loyal and
efficient party organization in every
county and city of the Common
wealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
EXCURSION aa
ri TOMORROW

Ladies' Aid Society of the
S e c O n d Presbyterian
Church, will go to Colonial
Beach.
The Steamer St. Johns
will leave the wharf at the
foot of Cameron Street at
9:30 A. M.
All who go are assured a
pleasant days outing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
500 EXPRESS PACKAGE GONE
Cash Was Shipped from Clifton
Forge TO Staunton, Va.

Stauntoh, Va. July S.-A package
containing $500, shipped from Clifton
Forge to the National Valley Bank
here, through Adams Express Com
pany, is lost and supposed to be
stolen. The express agent says it
never reached his office. 1t was
signed for at the Chesapeake and
Ohio station by Express Messenger
Rohr. Detectives are making an
investigation. The shipment was
r,ade last Friday and the facts have
Just come out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A launch party cruising two miles
off Cleveland on Lake Erie yesterday
found the headless body of woman.
Life savers recovered the body and
brought it to shore. The corpse was
identified later as that Of Mrs. Emma
Weisburg, who had been missing
since March 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

a called meeting of the Allison w.
C. r. U. will be held at the Children's
Home Thursday evening at 7:15
o'clock. The board of Managers will
meet at the home at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

George r. the six months old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. John 3. Evans,
died at the home of his parents, 206
Queen street, this morning. The
body will be shipped tomorrow 10
Dumfries for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
MASONIC MEETING.

A regular meeting Of Washington
Memorial Lodge of Perfection will
be held in the Masonic Temple, FRI
dav July 10th, at 7:30 o'clock.
By order of the Wise Master,
FRANK W. LATHAM,
T-3t Acting Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08
LOCAL BREyITIES.

In the Circuit Court today a de-
cree of absolute divorce was granted
Mrs. Edna Scanlon from her hus-
band, Thomas P. Scanlon, and she
was given the right to resume her
maiden name, Edna Figart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

WHY A FORD?-Because the
Ford buyer gets the most value for
his money in the car and the best
service afterward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

Samuel NJ. Wilhite, City Comp
troller and prominent in Louisville,
Ky, club. and social circles, was ar
rested yesterday, charged with en-
bezzlenent of city funds following
a report by expert accountants that
they had discovered a shortage of
approximately $14,500 in the Comp
troller's Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

The sentence imposed upon Upton
Sinclair last April on a charge Of
disorderly conduct for attempting
publicly to rebuke John D. Rookie
Ter for his attitude in the Colorado
strike situation, was confirmed in the
Court Of General Sessions in New
York yesterday. When given the
alternative in the magistrates court
of paying a fine of s5 or serving
three days IN the Tombs, Sinclair
chose the latter, and began a hunger
strike. He served two days of his
sentence, then his wife paid the re-
mainder of the fine. According to
Judge Grains opinion, "no citizen has
a right to rebuke another citizen by
subjecting him to ridicule or insult" ;"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

The funeral Of Mrs. Lucy B. Meade,
widow of the Rev. Everard Meade,
was held today at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county. Services were con-
Quoted by the Revs. Frank Page, of
Fairfax county, and S. A. Walls, of
the Theological Seminary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

Three men were killed and two
others badly injured in Washington
yesterday as a result of an explosion
in the Zoo sewer tunnel. 1t is be-
lieved that the workmen while drill
ing preparatory to making blast,
struck an unexploded charge of dyna-
mite. The killed, all of whom were
negroes, were John Murray, George
BoXley and "Bud' Masterson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

A dispatch to the Paris Temps
from Belgrade, Servia, says extra
ordinary military activity is being
displayed in Austria-Hungary. 1t
says 40 carloads of artillery are
known to have left Budapest yester-
day. for the frontier and feverish
energy is being shown along the
whole northern border Of Servia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

District Attorney Horace A. Fitch
yesterday began an investigation in
to an alleged attempt to poison Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Matrailles at
East Bloomfield, N. Y. Enough paris
green to poison a regiment was
dumped into the Matrailes' well, ac-
cording to county bacteriologist SAM
derson, who examined water taken
from it. Mr.. and Mrs. Matrailles
were married six weeks ago. 1t is
intlmated that suitor for Mrs. Ma
trailles' hand, who was rejected, is
suspected. At midnight July 8, Ma
trailles heard noise in his yard and
saw man running away. In the
morning quantities. of paris green
were discovered about the well
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-08

Sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows will
meet tonight and confer the second
degree of the order on two candid
dates.