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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
NEWS OF THE DAY

Representative Roberts, of Nevada,
yesterday introduced a bill turning
over the hall of the House, on Friday
afternoons to members of the Cab
met and Senators and Representa-
tives who desire to deliver lectures.
The resolution provides that the pub
lie, on such occasions, shall be ad-
mitted to the galleries at popular
prices, the proceeds "to be used for
campaign purposes in close districts
in behalf of members who are having
trouble being renominated or re-
elected" Mr.. Roberts described the
resolution as designed to encourage
home industry, and to obviate the
necessity of House members, Sena-
tors and Cabinet members leaving
Washington on lecture routes during
sessions of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
SHOOTING. IS
STILL A MYSTERY
Detectives Endeavoring to
Unravel Murder Of
3 Mrs. Bailey.
DUAL PERSON THEORY
Wife of Doctor Carman Interested
Spectator of Re-enacted Tragedy
Scene at Her Residence.

New York, July with big
group of Burns detectives in Free
port, the mystery of the shooting of
Mrs. Louise Bailey by hand that
poked revolver though DR.. Edwin
Carman's office window is today in
a fair way to be cleared.
A split between Coroner Norton on
one side and District Attorney
Smith and Sheriff Petit on the
other, resulted in hiring Burns men.
The detectives took as their first step
"a rehearsal Of the murder scene in
which Dr.. Carman acted as stage
director. Mrs. Carr'an, the cold, iron
nerved woman who has admitted
knowing she was under suspicion,
was the most interested spectator Of
the scene at the rose-covered cot
tage.
A woman's hand still looms up to-
day as the one which killed Mrs.
Bailey.
But the theory of dual person.
man-clad both in trousers and
skirts given a deal of attention.
John G.. Haberie's description of
such a person. as one he hal seen
excitedly inquiring for the doctor in
June, led authorities to investigate
along this line. Haberie, member
of the Haberie Drug Company, of
New York, was inclined to believe
that the strange, heavy person he
saw was a man, disguised so that he
might drop off the skirts and appear
instantly in his true role.
The Burns men To-Day arc working
without fear or favor, having been
informed that politics and favorit-
ism charges are rife regarding the
conduct of the case thus far, and
knowing, too, of the split between
the village officials.
Coroner Norton plans to continue
his inquest tomorrow. Meantime,
District Attorney Smith may present
his case to the Grand Jury at Nine
ola, which will begin its session to-
Hay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
FEDERALS WANT TO
LAY DOWN ARMS
Three Hundred Said to Be
) Preparing to Submit
to Americans.
REVOLT SPREADING
Reported in Vera Cruz that Carran-
zista Representative Is About 10
Start Into American Line.

Vera Cruz, July 7.-Mexican fede-
raj troops, stationed six miles beyond
the American lines, are in a state
Of revolt. Senior Campero, the rep
resentative of General Carranza in
Vera Cruz, today declared that cour-
iers have reached him with informa-
tion that the mutiny is spreading and
will reach the capital itself.
American officers believe Campero
is unduly optimistic as to the extent
of the mutiny, but 300 federals sent
word to the constitutionahst repre-"
sentative that they wished to sur
render and declared they would
march into he American lines, turn
inc over their arms and ammunition.
General Funston was advised OF
the revolt IN the federal lines during
the night. He issued orders to the
outposts to be on the lookout for the
federals and not TO fire upon them.
If thew actually surrender, they will
probably be treated in the same man.
ner as the federal troops which re-
treated from Ojinaga and were held
at Fort Bliss.
Reports of the revolt in the fede-
raj camp astonlshed the American Of
fcers. The forces outside Vera Cruz
were supposed to be picked troops Sc
lccvad to guard the road to Vera
Cruz. which is Huerta's only possible
route of flight.
Campero last night wired General
CarranZa:
"The federals along the railroad to
the capital are shouting Viva Cara
anza' and wish to join you. I cannot
leave the American lines tonight, but
vii! go out to the soldiers early in
the morning"
The 800 soldiers who started the
revolt created wild scene in the
federal camp. They openly pro-
claimed their intention of marching
into the American lines and laying
down their arms. Campero declared
that word brought to him by cour-
ierS was that federal officers were
finding it difficult to round up enough
loyal men to place the mutineerss un-
der arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
SHOT TO DEATH BY NEGRO.
OuarreIed Over Candy-ColOred
Youth Was From Rcf0rmatory
Escaped.

Richmond. July 7.-Clements Bruce,
aged seven, was shot mad instantly
killed Saturday night in the home of
his father, on the Mechanicsville
turnpike, just over the Hanover
county line.
The killing was done by negro
boy thirteen Or fourteen years old,
a former inmate of the negro re-
formatory, who had been taken by
MIR. Bruce with view to training
him and making a useful man of
him.
Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Bruce had company to supper, and
the children of the household were
sent to another room while the
grown people were at table. Soon
after the meal began there was a
report of gun from the room, and
when the father and mother rushed
in they found their little boy lying
on his stomach, gasping for breath
and in the throes Of death. He lived
only about two minutes, never ut
tering a word.
The negro boy who did the shoot
ing made his escape and has not yet
been heard from.
From the other children in the
room it was ascertained that the
negro asked Clements for some chew
ing gum and candy, and when the
boy refused to give him all that he
wanted the negro remarked that un-
less it was given to him he would
kill him (Bruce.) The boy still re-
fused and the negro grabbed the gun
and fired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
UNITED STATES COURT.
Arguments on Demurrer in Damage
Suit Heard Today.

The july term of the. United States
Court, WHICH met yesterday, contin-
ued in session today.
The case of Arthur Sharks, alias
West, charged with improper conduct
toward several young girls, was con-
tinued until the January term.
Fines of $25 were imposed in the
following cases for violations of the
hunting laws: James Monroe Jen-
kins, J. r. Early, H. Fl. Berry, Tay-
lor Cooper and A. C. Gurridge.
Final naturalization papers were
granted as follows: Matthew H.
Middleton, Scotland; John Joseph
Roche, England; David Gulland,
Scotland; Samuel Mendleson, Rus
sia.
Arguments on demurrer were
heard today in the case Of J. Nc
Gwynn, administrative, VS.. the South
ern Railway Company, damage suit
for $4,000 for death of husband of
plaintiff. Leo Harlow represented
the plaintiff and John S. Barbour
the defendant company. Judge Wad-
dill took the case under considera-
ton.
The remainder of the day was con-
sumed in taking rebuttal evidence in
the case of Oliver Durant VS.. Charles
H. Tingeley, Commissioner of Rev.
enue of Culpeper county, ct al. The
plaintiff contends that his personal
property ard income should not be
taxed in Virginia, as he is not cit
izen Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
Nomad Camp at South End
Of Highway Bridge
to Pass Away.
RETURN NEXT YEAR
AlIege They Could Have Had 5000
This Year, but Many Undesirables
Were Rejected. /

The camp of Kelly's army at the
Virginia end of the Highway Bridge
is no more. -.
"We have concluded to split up,
said one of their number late last
night. "But we will return next
year. We could have had 5000 with
US this year if We had been wiling to
receive the panhandlers and other un-
desirables who wished to accompany
us: but we are marching for a prln-
ciple, and want no hangers on for
loungers along.
"We are coming again to Congress
with our demands. We walI. ma
tionalization of public utilities. The
migratory worker must be transport
ed gratis from place to place, as
the country needs his services. and
this must be recognzed.'
They further say four hours day
is just right And everyone should
be required to work. The minister
who breaches from his rostrum, the
man who works for the farmer, the
spectacled professor browsing among
his books, and the pot-bellied CAPT
talist, all should be given their
daily stint, with nothing to eat un-
less they accomplish their allotted
task.
Members of the army have strayed
into Alexandria during the past
week. Some have been before the
Police Court. They were given one
hour in which to shake the dust Of
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
MUST CLING TO WIFE
Unfortunate elimination of Pretty
Romance Three Years Ago.

New York. July 7.-Justice Page
has decided that Capt. Robert S.
Weihe, of the Salvation Army, is
bound to his wife, Capt. Amalie
Weihe, although she has refused to
be wife to him. The only way the
husband can have his marriage an
nuled. said the court, is to produce
proof that she is physically incapa-
BILE OF maternity. 80,
The Weihe marriage in May, 1911,
was the elimination of a pretty ro-
nance, Mrs. Weihe had seemed af-
teet'onate and had given no sign that
she would not be loving and capa-
BILE helpmate. '-' Fey
1t was not until after the wedding
so the husband testified in asking
the court to annul the marriage
that he first learned of her STRANGE
aversion, which, he says, she per
sisted in until they separated. The
petite wife said "she didn't care for
any man enough to be the mother Of
his children"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
DEPUTY SHERIFF MURDERED.
Negro Assailant Shoots up Lodge
Meeting And Wounds Other Men.

Wilmington, n. c., July 7.-Deputy
Sheriff Isaac W. Skipper, of Bruins
wick county, was instantly killed, G..
W Skipper, Jack Skipper and ne
gro named Cap" Robinson were
wounded by James Tomoney, ne
gro, when the latter resisted arrest
after shooting up Il negro lodge
meeting at Northwest, near here,
Saturday night.
The attempted arrest was made in
a crowded store, and after shooting
the officer the negro opened fire on
the crowd, fighting his way to free
dom. AS he was crossing the road
in front of the store, some one in
the crowd opened with double-b bar
relied shotgun, both loads taking eff
feet in the fleeing negro's side. He
was brought to a hospital, where he
is expected to die. The other wound
ed men received local treatment and
will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
MRS. ANGLE IN TEARS
Application Made by Coroner Il
Transfer Woman in Apart
ment Tragedy.


Stamford, Conn. July 7.-Whether
or not Mrs. Helen NJ Angle will be
TRANSCRIBED to the county Jail at
Bridgeport, where her privileges will
be few and the opportunity of her
friends to visit be limited, rests with
Coroner John ]. Phelan.
Meantime Mrs. Angle has been de-
MED the privilege of using the dormi-
tory at police headquarters and is
confined in a cell. Her only special!
privilege now is to ort:cr her own food
Her fathers visits to her have been
limited to two a. day.
She cried yesterday afternoon
when told that she would have to go
TO the county Jail and begged that
she be permitted to remain. 81 will
make no trouble for any one," she
cried to Chief Brennan. 81 will want
no visitors except my father"
Meantime no definite time has been
fixed for resuming the inquest.
Mrs. Angle is spending most Of her
time reading and studying Italian, in
which language she is quite pro-
icient. She has also evinced consid-
cradle interest in religious matters
md refers frequently to her child
hood days when she attended a re-
.igous school and was taught re-
ligious lessons. She apparently finds
consolation now in some of these
prayers. Her condition tonight is
good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
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
theoround trip. Get your
tickets from the committee.
GEO. w. BONTZ,
Secretary Elks' Dancing
Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
HOUSE WARRANTS LIKELY
Underwood Thinks Not Enough
Members in City TO Do Business.

Washington, July 1.-THE House
met today without the assurance that
quorum is in the city and if that
body again finds itse,f without
sufficient number Of members to do
business it is probable that warrants
will be issued for absenteeS. The
House found it necessary last SUM-
mer to issue warrants upon several
occasions to compel the attendance Of
a quorum.
Adjournment of the House was
forcsi late yesterday because only
lSG members answered to theip
names. A quorum is 2l8. That the
House was quOrumless developed
when congressman Phe!an and Gard
ner. of Massachusetts, sought to sus-
pend the rules and pass bill ap-
propriating 100000 for the relief Of
the Salem fire sufferers. .
The Appropriations Committee, By
a vote of 6 to ), had previously de-
clined to recommend the appropria-
ton, despite the Presidents special
message asking aid for the Salem
sufferers. ..... e.. -e...
When an effort was made to pass
the bill anyway, Congressman Page,
Of the Appropriations Committee,
made point of no quorum, and on
two roll calls only 1856 members re-
sponded.
Mr.. Underwood finally declared
that he did not believe quorum
was in the city, and the House was
obliged to adjourn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

MANY HAVE SIGNED
Reports and Certificates of Clerks to
Be in Hands of Governor July ID
Petitions in This City.

A few days ago attention was cal
led TO the fact that those who are
busily engaged throughout the state
in procuring signatures for an cleo
tion to determine whether Virginia Is
TO have state wide prohibition or To-
cal option had ignored Alexandra.
But during the last hours IN winch
SIGNATURES could be obtained several
petitions were handed around IN TINS
city. From all that can be learned
but few appended their names to
these documents and the work OF
procuring names was devoid Of en-
thusiasm.
Richmond, July 7.-Petitions call
ing upon the governor of the State
to call an election on the question OF
Statewide prohibition are still being
circulated in Richmond and at some
points in the State. These petitions
will also be in circulation on We'd
nesday. The enabling act provides
that the reports and certificates Of
clerks are to he in the hands of the
governor by the 14th of Julyv and
that within ten days of that time,
if a sufficient number of duly quail
fed petitioners have expressed them
selves as desiring the election, the
povrnor is to issue his proclamation
calling the September election. Peti-
tions may lt, legally circulated for
several days longer. The clerks must
have a certain amount of time to
make out their certificates, after
having examined the petitions, and
for their certificates to reach the
office of the governor. So petitions
will be circulated in Richmond on to-
day and Wednesday.
It was certain last Monday that
more than the required eighteen
thousand signatures had been Sc
cured at that time.
Inquiry at the Henrico county
clerks Office yesteday revealed the
fact that a: large number of petit
tions had been filed there during the
day. and two more were brought in
in the course. of. a few minutes. The
clerk in charge of the Office at the
time of inquiry stated that great
number of petitions. as to the exact
number of which it was not possible
to be sure, had been filed for certifi-
cation during the day.
A telephone message that came
late last night from Rockingham
county stated that 2,106 signatures to
the petition had been secured in that
county and that petitions were be-
ing filed with great rapidity. While
certificates of clerks, it is under
stood, have been submitted already,
it is not possible at this time to as
certain just what proportion of the
petitions actually signed have been
corrected and. certified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

The Rev. DR.. John A B. Pitcher,
for years one Of the leading clergy
men of the Oranges, and Mrs. Pitcher,
were on Sunday baptized into the
Roman Catholic faith by Bishop
Conway, of Utica, at the Sacred
Heart Convent, New York. In Cox
sackie, N Y, DR.. Pitcher had charge
of Protestant Episcopal churches. In
each of these places he was known as
"High Church" man and strong
advocate of the Anglican ritual. In
Orange, N. j., DR.. Pitcher took
leading part in all civic matters and
IN the famous haters' strike defended
the strikers vigorously. He was the
rector there of All Saints Church.
AS DR.. Pitcher is married, he cam
not enter the Catholic priesthood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
CANNON BURSTS
Man Severely Hurt in Celebration on
Farm July Ith.

Richmond, July il. T. Coats, 80
years old, manaser of the farm of
Edward J. Willis, :Pembroke," on the
James River, near Richmond is in st.
Luke's Hospital as the result of the
explosion of toy brass cannon at
the farm on the Fourth. A celebra-
ton was in progress. The cannon
was fired by Coats to welcome some
guests to the farm. When it eX-
ploded his hands were severely torn.
1t IS believed at the hospital that his
hands can be saved. He is injured in
no other part of his body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
NEW TORPEDO EXPLOSIVE.
Expected to RevolutiOnize Work of
United States Navy.

Norfolk, Va, July IA series Of
experiments with Il new explosive for
torpedoes is about to be made by the
torpedo flotlla Of the second diVis-
ion of the Atlantic fleet. Torpedoes
are to be fred at a steel caisson
made to represent battleship.
The experiments are to be guarded
closely by the government in order to
prevent outsiders from witnessing
them. 1t is hinted that the new ex-
plosive will almost revo!utionize the
torpedo work Of the navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
Formerly Secretary to Captain Lamb
Richmond Representative.

Richmond July 7.-Henry Tyler
formerly secretary to Captain John
Lamb, ex-congresman. is in critical
condition at the Memorial Hospital.
He suffered stroke Of paralysis
Friday night at Laurel and Broad
streets. Both of his lower extreml-
ties are affected. Little hope is
entertained for his recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
Lightning Kills Farmer.

Roanoke, Va, July w. NJ.
Cook, a prominent Botetourt county
farmer, forty years old, was instant
ly killtN by lightning. yesterday af-
ternoon while standing With neigh
Dor under a tree during shower.
Cooks horse was also killed. The
neighbor was not hurt. Cook had gone
into his field for tomato plants and
had sought shelter under the trees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
Boys Cremated.

Arnold Brustnian and Walter Nor
risen. each T years old, were Gre
mated in burning bar at Princeton,
Wis, yeste rds>Y. while their mothers
watched the fire ignorant that the
boys were in the building. Their
fate was first learned when the walls
fell, revealing their chared bodies.
1t is supposed the boys played with
matches and set hay afire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
STORM IN PITTSYLFANIA
Hundreds of Barns Destroyed-Hail
Cuts Horse Until II Bleeds.

Hundreds of Barns Destroyed-Hail
Cuts Horse Until 1t Bleeds.
Danville, Va, July 7.-Belated re-
ports from outlying points make it
certain that the storm last week was
one of the most furious and intense
experienced in this section of the
country for a great number Of
years. Something akin to tornado
seems to have swept a swath through
section of Pittsylvania, starting
about from Whittles. Uprooted
trees, demolished barns and battered
crops mark the path of the tempest.
Hundreds of barns were destroyed
and the ooofs of dwelling houses car
ried bodily away during the two
hours of the storm. Hailstones as
large as marbles fell in clugs' of Ice.
Three young people from. Chatham
We're caught in the storm while dl1v-
ing in buggy, which was overturned
by the wind, and the horse was found
to be bleeding where it was hit by the
wind-driven hail. The occupants OF
the buggy were able with difficulty to
make their way on their hands AM
knees to nearby barn when the wind
came up, and they had a terrifying
experience in their .rickety shelter.
The crops Jared sadly, the young
corn being absolutely ruined, and
what little tobacco that has been
,,J hoo+an Tlnu-11
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

The avowed intention Of Alexander
Berkman and his fellow anarchits to
publicly eulogize the three anarchists
killed Sunday by the premature ex-
plosion of a bomb of their own con-
struction probably will be prohibited
by the New York authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

A special from Jenkins, Ky, says
that James Turner, who Sunday Kill
led his sweetheart, Ana May War
ner, shot and killed William Carter, a
member of a posse which was sent
out to arrest Turner. After 4 bat
tie with the posse Turner was cap
tured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
MASONIC MEETING.

A regular meeting of Washington
Memorial Lo'ge of Perfection will
be held in the Masonic Temple, Fri
day July 10th, at 7:30 O'Clock.
BY order of the Wise Master,
FRANK W. LATHAM,
7-3t Acting Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
NOTICE

The Committee on Site for New
Hospital invite those having property
suitable for this purpose to submit
their proposition in writing on or be-
fore Saturday, July 18th, 1914.
ROBERT 6. JONES. Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

. Gardner L. Boothe, commissioner,
has sold to Mrs. Annie c. Whedbee
and others house and lot on the
north side of Duke street between AL
fred and Patrick street. A deed was
placed on record today in the Cor
poration Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

Georges Legagneux, one of the
best-known French aviators was
killed at Saumur, France, while at
tempting a double loop in the air.
He had completed the second look
when the propeller broke as the avia-
tor was finishing a glide on the wing,
and the machine plunged into the
River Loire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

]. Johnston Green qualified today
as administrator Of the estate Of his
father, the late Major j. W. Green.
Have your picture taken tonight at
the White Studio, 5O2 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

The British House of Lords yes
terday passed by 273 to 10 the sec
ond reading of the bill to amend the
Irish home rule bill. That the House
of Lords would pass the bill in or
der to amend it in committee was
foregone conclusion, but there was
surprise that only ten "die hards''
could be found to vote for Lord Will
longhby de Broke's motion for its re-
lection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07
Indian Guard Band.

All members of the Indian Guard
Band will meet promptly at their
hall tomorrow, Wednesday, evening,
at 7:45 sharp. VERY IMPORTANT
BUSINESS.
w G NICKJJN Nor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-07

Two men were stabbed, one seri-
ously, in fight among several white
and colored passengers on board an
interurban car at Twenty-fourth
street and Rhode Island avenue
northeast Washington, shortly after
midnight this morning. Five colored
men boarded an interurban car at
Hyattsville, Md, en- route to Wash
ington, and they started to sing. The
conductor asked them to remain
quie whereupon an argument arose.
A number If the passengers joined
in the dispute. As the car was en-
tering the city one of the coIored
men drew a knife and began slash
ing right and left. Two women on
the car tainted and panic ensued
The negro made his escape.