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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12
DEATH OF MRS. BULLOCK.
Former Resident Of Alexandria EN
pires Suddenly in Washington.

Mrs Elizabeth Towson Bullock
widow Of Rev. Joseph j. Bullock,
dropped dead Friday while rising
from a chair in her room at the ln-
pcria! Apartments in Washington
Her death is attribute to heart DIS
ease. as she had been apparently IN
excellent health.
Mrs. Bullock was in the act OF us
! ing From her chair when stricken
and speaking to her son, SAID Light
the light She died in his arms
She had been downtown on the last
anniversary of her birth, when she
had posed for picture which Is
greatly cherished by her family.
Born at Stafford county, virginia
, December 90. 1885, Mrs. Bullock first
married Femili. J. Lavender. oil
Baltimore, who died during the clvii
war. In 1870 she became the bride OF
the Rev. Joseph James Bullock, wh'
was then pastor of the Franklin
Street Presbyterian Church. of Baltl-
more. IN 1870 he became pastor CT
the Second Presbyterian Church IL
Alexandria. and in 1871 took charge
of the Union Presbyterian Church or
south Fairfax street. He was IN
1879 ,sppointcd chaplain of the U. 5
Senate. DR.. Bullock died in 1892
Mrs. Bullock was well known for
her church work, for her interest IT
tx y. 4. r., am as one of tho
founders Of Jackson Chapter, of tht
Daughters OF the Confedcracy.
She is survived by two sons, +. j
Lavender. and T. W. Bullock, Of
washington. one sister, and Il brother
n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Master Bobbie Howard entertained
on Saturday afternoon last at MS
nome in south Washington street his
little playmates and friends. Inc oc
r,sinn Was his sixth birthday, ana
he wss the recipient Of many attrac-
live juvenile toys. books and games
Master Howard waS a splendid III
Ire host and saw that every little
guest present had mighty goo"
time" He was assisted in entertain
ING the little folks by his sister, MISS
Margaret Howard. and Miss Mal1on
Eonnedv Miss Virginia Kennedy
played the lively airs the youngsters
danced to, and after the amusemen'S
tho children were rshered into the
timing room where gorgeous spec
+acle was presented to them + rom
the chandelier was suspended aS
MANY ilv-colored Streamers as
there we're guests and the endS
caught around the OUTSIDE OF Ihe
table. The picture made by the 1T
;t,e shining faces peeping between,
WAS one Of beauty. The centre OF
the table was occupied by blrtndaF
cake, bearing six wcc-colored candles
which afforded much merrlment 1t
THE extjnguishing Of them,
( And As the cood-byes were Sa'd ,Hs
little ones were given goodlE si'ce
of birthday cake and Gear little
basket of goodies.
! Those present were: Marion k,ete
nour. Margaret French. Adelaide MS
don. Margaret Moore. hathar'ne
Smith, Eleanor Leadbeater, Augusta
iBode. JAMS Deahl. Viola Barrett
Susan THOMPSON. Margaret Ogden
Edward Leadbeater, Forest Cn's~e'''
Henry .Tore, Daniel Stansbury, Sher-
man Fowler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Independent Mutual Fire Insurance
Compan.~of Fairfax Meets.

4 meeting of the Independent MI
tual Fire Insurance Company, OF
! Fairfax county. was helI at their
offices, northeast corner of Prince
and Royal streets today, when the
Following officers were elected:
James w Roberts, president. Z
Walter Roberts. treasurer. IS
Samuel Z. Lindsey secretary -
Directors: James ". Roberts. Alex
andria. J. Cockeril. Herndon, John W.
May, Alexandria, Tyson J2nney. DC
couuar. r. w. Birch, Falls Church,
C. NJ. Money Vienna. NJ. p. Hall,
Burke Station. c. 5. Marshall. Alex
Iandria. J. ?. Hatcher. Hamilton. 5. A.
!, Griffin, Aide. j. u, Gibbs, Mt. Yer
non. Geo. G. Tyler, Haymarket. j. =.
II. Mason, Accotirk.
o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12
CARGO OF PHOSPHATE ROCh
Arrival of Steamer Lewis h. lhurio"
to the Alexandria Fertilizer ana
Chemical Company.

The steamer Lewis X. Thur!ow,
with 1900 tons of phosphate rock
from Florida. reached this port late
Saturday afternoon. She is now be-
ing unloaded. The Thurow is the
largest steamer of the Bull Line
which has brought phosphate rock tc
this port She is, in fact, one Of the
largest steamers which ever visItec
the port of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12
DEATH OF MISS CORNELL.

Miss Harry H. Cornell, aged o'
years. died Saturday night at the
of her nephew. Ernest L.
Cornell. 1921 Duke street. Hei
funeral will take place on Tuesday
,nd irtermcnt will be in the Bethel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Mr. and Mrs. George H. Rucker. OF
Clarendon. Alexandria county. have
announced the engagement of then
daughter, Mariana Council, to NOR
ris Loring Bowen, the marriage to oc-
cur in the early spring. Mr.. Bowen
is deputy clerk of the Circuit Court
for Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria Happenings
IN Society. ii

Miss Maize Barron and Miss Nellie
Manning, of Washington, were the
weekend guest of Miss Florence An
'derson, in north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

The THURSDAY night dances undei
the auspices of Alexandria Lodge OF
Elks, will be resumed on IhurSaa!
night. Among the features of rms
occasion will be prize fish walk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Miss Marianne Nelson has returned
to her home in LynchburS after a
visit with her aunt, Mrs. J. Johnson
Downey. in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Miss Genevieve Clark, of Washing,
ton, D. c., spent the weekend with
',hIisses Ruth and Jean Roberts, II
alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Misses Matte and Rosa Chilly, OF
Wa hington, D. c., were the week
end guests of Miss Ella Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Miss Sophie f. Taekett is confined
to her home in south St. Asaph street
by an attack of grippe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Donlphan
announce the engagement OF men
d.auohter Roxie. to Lieut.. Daniel NJ.
Swan. Jr.. u. S. A. The wedding
will take place in the early Sp7ns'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Mrs William II. McCuen, Of 10
chaster. New York. is visiting TRENDS
in this city, rer former home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Norfolk Fried Oysters at RammeEs
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Mrs. J. f. Buckley has entered tn
Alexandria Hospital for treatment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Mrs. Albert Sunderlin is quite SIGN
at her home in Queen street, Win a'
attack of grippe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-12

Norfolk Fried oysters AZ Eanimel 8
Cafe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
DEMOCRATS SWEEP COUNTY TICKET INTO
OFFICE; SHNELY CARRIES DISTRICT BY
5000; BARNHART PLURALITY NEAR $500
P]uralties SholUn by Unofficial
Returns From 50 Precincts

BENJAMIN F. SHIVELY u. s. Senator ............2 SO-
HENRY A. BARNHART, representative, 18th district &C
GEORGE FORD judge superior court. ..........i,73 ,73
CHESTER R. MONTGOMERY, prosecutor ,27C
CHARLES BAILEY county sheriff ...............t134 "a
RInCR WOLr county auditor. hS'
FRED w. MARTIN, county treasurer ,O7c
BERT KLYSZ, county recorder.
GEORGE RAAB county clerk. IA
@ ~. INoN, COuIi'! assessor fo4'
THOMAS J. SWANTZ, county 995
THOMAS WILLIAMS, commissioner middle district 845
j. M MILLER commissioner western district ,7o7
u. R. SUMMERS, state senator. Observation-Disclosures , O4g
GEORGE Y. HEPLER state representative. ........L85C
CHARLES HAGERTY state representative ..........t7i6
NELSON RILEY MELVILLE MIX and FRANK MAYR JR council
men at large, with large pluraliteS
IRe fol0TI3g democratic township ticket elected
JOSEPH VOORDE, township assessor
j. ELMER PEAK justice of peace
). v. WYPISZYNSKI, justice of peace
ROBERT A. BEYER and ANDREW FITZANITz conStah1es
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. Ain
f29 Precincts the vote on the c0nSti-
tutiOnaI convention was: Yes 1920;
No, 17,72O. On Centennial apprOpria-
ton; Yes, 1860; no, 16,63O.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 4.-The
return Of Sen. B. +. Shively to the
United States senate; the election of
the entire democratic state ticket
headed by Homer Cook for secretary
of state; the election of enough dem
Ocrats TO the state legislature to re-
tain control of that body by the dem
ocrats; and smashing of Indiana 8
solid democratic delegation to con-
gress are indicated by unofficial but
carefully tabulated returns from more
than two-fifths of the precincts today.
The breach in the delegation will be
at least two and perhaps four seats.
Republicans have apparently been
and tenth districts. In the second
and sixth districts the race is very
close.
For United States senator, 1870 Gin
Guiding Marion county complete) out
of 3,171 precincts, give Shively, dem
ocrat, 1862; Miller. republican,
1876; and Beveridge, progressive,
74,058, a plurality for Shively Of
about $4,000.
Homer L. Cook, for secretary of
state. has a plurality of barely
10000, according TO the incomplete
returns, but so many precincts are
missing that this calculation may be
upset.
Republicans Make Gains.
The republicans made substantial
gains In the representation in the
state legislature, but they will still be
in the minority in both branches.
In the seventh congressional dis
trict QndianapOlis) Merrill Morris,
former classmate of William II. Taft,
defeated Rep. Charles A. Korbly.
Tenth district republicans elected
Will r. Wood of Lafayette to succeed
Peterson by probably 10000.
Congressman Cullop and Oscar +.
Bland (republican) second district,
and Congressman Finley Gray and 2.
]. Lynch. republican in the sixth are
running neck and neck races.
A surprising feature Of the election
was the loss of so per cent of his
1912 strength by Albert ]. Beverdige,
and the generally poor showing of
the progressives, almost everywhere in
the state.
Marion county was a veritable land
slide for the republicans, every cam
didate being elected by about 10000.
Nleager returns OF the vote on the
constitution convention and the CEN
tennial appropriation indicates victory
for both.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
DEMOCRATIC STATE
TICKET WINS HERE

Here are the democratic candi-
dates on the state ticket who re-
ceived large pluralities in ST. Jo-
seph county:
Homer l. Cook. secretary of
state.
Dale J. Crittenberger, auditor of
state.
George w. BittIer, treasurer Of
state.
Charles Greathouse, superintend-
ent Of public instruction.
Moses B. Larry, judge supreme
court.
Josiah Ibach, justice appellate
court.
Frederick Hotel. justice appel
late court.
Edward w. Felt, justice appel
late court.
Frank NJ. Powers, justice appel
late court
]. Fred France, clerk supreme
court.
Richard Milburn. attorney gem
eral.
Edward Barrett, state geologist
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
BELIEVE 1000
BRITISH SAILORS
DIED IN ACTION
Naval Engagement Off CoroneI
Results in Disaster for Eng
liSh-RuSSian Transports and
Cruiser is Sunk.

VALPARAISO, Chile, Nov. of
ficers OF the German cruiser. Scharn-
horst expressed the belief today that
nearly 1000 British officers and sailors
had been killed in the naval engage
ment off Coronel. The British
cruiser Monmouth, which was sunk.
carried a complement of 67S officers
and men, and the cruiser Good Hope,
the flagship Of Rear Admiral Sir
Christopher Craddock, which is be-
ieved TO have gone down Immediate
ly after the battle. carried 900 off,
GERS and men. II addition the British
cruiser. Glasgow. and the transport
Otranto were struck by shells from
the German ships and damaged
II, as believed, the fire-stricken and
shell-riddled cruiser Good Hope went
10 the bottom in the gale that was
raging during the battle. ii is certain
that Sir Christopher CraddOck lost his
life.
The German cruisers Scharnhort,
Gneizau and the Nurnberg, which
came into this harbor on Sunday night
after the engagement, had steam up at
dawn ready TO depart They showed
but little effect of the fight and Ad-
miral Graf Won Spec, commander OF
the German fleet in the Pacific, re-
ported that only two men had been
wounded on the GneiZau.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04

with prohibition. In Missouri there
was likewise a heavy vote against
granting the ballot TO women The
vote against equal franchises in the
Missouri cities was particularly heavy
Meager returns from Montana and
South Dakota indicated that the con-
stitutional amendments granting suf-
frage TO women were defeated in both
states.
Woman suffrage is reported To have
met a like fate in North Dakota
In Washington, where women voted
for the first time in an important cleo
ton. prohibition was probably de-
feated.
United states Sen. Thomas Gore.
the blind statesman of Oklahoma, who
figured not long ago in a sensational
trial involving "A woman. ran ahead of
his ticket Mr.. Gore charged all
along that the accusation had been
made against him solely for political
purposes
Geeral interest was felt in the can
didacy of James w. Gerard, the dem
ocratic candidate for the United
States senate in New York. Mr.. Gerard
who is AMBASSADOR TO Germany. had
the endorsement OF Pres't Wilson, but
this failed to pull him through.
Democrats Gain in Senate.
Returns received at the white
house today caused officials there to
estimate that the democratic majori-
ty in the next house would approx
mate %. They also claimed a dem
ocratic gain OF three in the senate.
Former Mayor Phelan OF San Fran
cisco telegraphed to Pres't Wilson
that ne was running 10000 votes
ahead Of his opponent. Neely in Kan
sas, and Sullivan In Illinois, also have
been elected TO the senate according
to the white house figures.
These reports served partly to dis
pei the gloom that prevailed in ad-
ministration circles following the
early reports Of sweeping republican
victories. II was stated that the
democrats were due for 4 hard beat
ing. owing 10 business depression
caused by tariff readjustment and TO
the collapse OF progressive strength.
Administration officials believe
that a big boom is coming and with
control of congress the democracy
Will reap the full credit for il.
II was pointed out that In many
congressional districts the democrats
have held their strength where busi-
ness depression was heaviest. This
business depression was not due TO
the European war but came as a re-
suit OF the readjustment necessary
caused by the tariff legisiation.it was
stated. As soon as a business boom
comes and the full benefit OF the fed
eral reserve system = apparent. dem
ocratic leaders believe that the reac-
ton in favor OF the pay will be
strong.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
Election of Entire State Demc-
cratic Ticket is Indicated by
Incomplete Returns-G. 0.
P. Get Two COngresSmer.
SHERMAN WINS OVER
SULLIVAN III lLL'l0iS
Republican Candidate for Sem
atorShip May Have $4,000
Plurality - "joe" Cannon
Goes Back to House.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. Ain
129 Precincts the vote on the consti-
tutiOnaI convention was: Yes 1920;
No, 17,720. On Centennial apprOpria-
ton; Yes, 1859; no, 1880.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
Lose Some Prisoners.

The allies have lost some prisoners
in the fighting near Roye. owing TO
the zeal OF several detachments of
British and French who refused 20
retreat when attacked by superior
CONTINUED on PAGE 1o)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
THE WEATHER

Indiana and Lower
Michigan: Fair and
colder tonight and
Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
SHERMAN WILL WIN
WITH 1000 PLURALITY

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-l.aWrence Y.
Sherman, republican, was returned to
the u. 5. senate by about 900 plur-
ality over Roger G. Sullivan, and a
republican majority of congressman
were named from Illinois in yester-
days election according to fairly COM
plete returns received today.
With more than half of the down.
state precincts reported. Sherman led
by $4,000. The others still to report
are strongholds so that 1t appears
reasonably sure that Sherman will
Sullivan carried Chicago and Cook
county by $4,000, which leaves Sher-
man a margin of $4,000.
Sullivan. however. early today re-
fused to concede the election Of Sher-
man.
"Uncle Joe" is Back.
Total vote OF Raymond Robins,
600. o. e'''' ''''"'
Illinois chose IA republican con-
gressmen, the returns TO date show.
Uncle Joe" Cannon OF Danville
was elected by about 1000. Mann
Foss, Madden, Britten and other re-
publican leaders in congress were all
reelected.
The progressives reelected only one
Ira c. Copley. OF the eleventh district
have secured control OF the legisla-
ture.
In Cook county the democrats elect
ed every nominee.
NEW YORK, Nov. 4. - After IA
years the republicans OF New York
state will on Jan. 1 have millions OF
dollars of patronage to disperse among
the faithful" Yesterdays landslide q
not only swept Dist. Atty. Charles :.
Whiteman of New York into the GU
bernatorial chair but enabled the @.
O. p. 10 send James w. Wadsworth
TO the United states senate, elected
the rest of the state ticket and gave
the republicans control OF the next
legislature by a majority OF ~ on
Joint ballot.
whiteman's plurality over Gov.
Martin II. Glynn will reach close 10
$4,000, the district sweeping down
TO the Harlem river with a plurality
OF almost 200. 600. while the governor
carried greater New York only by
about $1,000. Wadsworth ran behind
Whiteman. his democratic apponent,
Ambassador James w. Gerard, run
ming ahead Of his ticket in the great
er CITY. but the new senator's plural
ity will reach close TO 50, 600. Surprise
OF the election was the overcast OF
William Sulzer who pOlled close TO
125,000 votes, while the progressive
candidate. Frederick NJ. Davenport.
CONTINUED on PAGE IO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04
HOKE SMITH WINS.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. f.-HiOke
Smith. democrat. reelected United
States senator by a big majority. ac-
cording 10 returns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-04

BERLIN. Nov. 4.-(By wireless via
Sayville, y. Y.)--It is officially an
nounced that 19 Russian transports
have been sunk by the Turks and that
these vessels carried LOO mines in
CONTINUED ON PAGE iO)
The evening world., 1914-02-06
MONKEYS DRAW TEARS,
CRYING LIKE HUMANS,
As THEY DIE IN FIRE
Charles Critlan, Performer,
Loses "a Simians at
Country Home.

The people Of Irvington. N. j.. will
remember for long time the human
like cries Of agony and fear uttered
by twenty-four monkeys as FIRE swept
The evening world., 1914-02-06

through their quarters In the rear OF
the home OF Charles Critlan at No. 81
Tiffany Place to-day. Despite the ef-
forts OF Critlan and his daughter.
Alice. all the monkeys were burned
to death.
The simian fire victims comprised
Hathaway's trained monkeys. and
were exhibited in vaudeville by Crit
Ian and his daughter. who closed an
enga cement last week and were TAX
ing a rest at their fine home In fr-
vington. The monkeys were quar-
tered in a comfortable house espe-
cially arranged for them at the rear
Of the Critlan dwelling. In the troupe
were eight big balloons.
The nre was discovered shortly
after 8 o'clock this morning when Mr..
Critian and his daughter heard the
monkeys screaming and chatterirg.
They ran from the house TO ind the
monkey house ablaxe and the en-
The evening world., 1914-02-06
DIED IN A VACANT LOT.
Exposure Probably Killed Painter
who HAD been Injured.

James Moncrief. q painter. hfty-foui
years old, Of No. 179 Greenwich street
was found in a vacant lot at No. l2i
Fulton street this morning and died be.
fore an Ambulance reached dhim from
the Holy Family Hospital. 1t is believed
exposure caused his death.
He had his left shoulder broken when
truck struck him near the Erie ferry
on Nov. . last and was carried across
the river to st. Francis's Hospital In
Jersey City. where he remained until
Jan. g. when he was sent to Kinss
County Hospital. He was discharged
last Thursday and yesterday called or
his sister. Mrs. Jennie 0ailigan Of No
y stuyvesant avenue. Brooklyn.
A letter in his pocket bore her name
and she Identified him. She said shs
did not know where he had gone after
leaving her home. though he was ali
right and able TO care for himself then
The evening world., 1914-02-06
DECIDE TO ESTABLISH
CONTAGIOUS. HOSPITAL
DESPITE OPPOSITION
Estimate Board Votes to Erect
Institution on Flushing
Road, Jamaica.

The Board Of Estimate to-day
unanimously voted to establish hos
pital for contagious diseases ON the
Haacke farm on Flushing road. near
Lots lane. Jamaica, In the face OF
strenuous objections from . hundred
prominent residents Of Queens Tho
last fight Of tho Jamaica residents.
headed by Lawyer John p. oBrien.
was replete with humor.
"What I would like to know" said
Mr.. O'Brien. us why the hospital
could not be built on Riker's Island"
my dear SIR" replied Borough
President Connolly Of Queens. you
know as well as I do that Riker's ISL
and 10 filled with the refuse Of New
York City and that It costs an effort
to sail q boat within smelling distance
of II. II you built Q hospital on
Nker's Island the people sent there
would be killed by the doors"
Every one knows that Long isiahd
refuse" declared a man In the audi
ence.
Lawyer O'Brien made . very strong
plea to have the matter delayed an
other week. Comptroller Prendergast
told him that the work Of the Board
Of Estimate was being interfered with
because Of the time taken up with the
hospital site matter.
Robert w. Higbie then suggested
that the hospital site should be at
Springfield. on the outskirts OF ia
maica.
ut il one of the very best sites
imaginable" said Mr.. Higbie. waxing
eloquent. "You see, it's right near a
cemetery"
, Health Commissioner Goldwater
| asked the board to adopt the Haacke
farm site. He said 1t was the best
available and that the delay in build
ing the hospital was nothing short of
scandalous.