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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
LIHflu[I[IIIIHIIT Observation-Disclosures
SEGREGATION LAW PASSED.
Measure Prohibits White and BLACKS
! From Residing in Same Block.

Norfolk, Va, March 23.-Wlth
one member voting in the negative
and one excused from voting, the
Common Council Friday night in
Special session occurred with the
Board of Aldermen in adopting an
ordinance requiring the use Of sep
arate blacks for residences by white
and colored people respectively with
i'm the city of Norfolk. The vote on
this resolution by the Board of Al
idermen was unanimous.
/ Objection to the ordinance came
from J. J. Pitt, a member of the
council from Washington ward
swho said he did not think the meas
lure was just to the negro residents
of the city. ~ cannot" said Mr..
Pitt, "get the consent of my con-
science to vote for it, and for that
reason make this statement prior to
voting" Continuing Mr.. Pitt said
fine is not one of those who subscribe
| to the doctrine that "might makes
light" and that he regarded human
rights above property rightsl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
SMALLPOX IN VIRGINIA.
Disease in Forty Per Cent. Of the
Counties-Of Virulent Type.

Richmond, March 29.-Just the
exact number of smallpox cases IN
the State of Virginia at this time Is
uncertain, but there is good reason
for believing that there are more
than 500 cases today.
DIR. Ennion G. Williams, STATE
Health Commissioner, said that his
reports were to the effect that the
disease was in 40 per cent. OF the
counties, and he made no reference
to the cities,
The type of the disease has been
more virulent this year than for a
long time, there having been more
deaths this year than for the pre-
ceding six years from the same
cause.
DR. Williams said that there were
Two cases irl which anti-vacclnatlon-
lists had Departed from their preach
mos and teachings. They had for
Years deiied and resisted the at
tempts to have them vaccinated'
and the heads of the families We're
stricken with genuine old-fashloned
cases. They then lost no time IN
sending for doctors and having the
members of the families vaccinated
and they have escaped the disease
DR.. Williams has heard one soil
tary case in which man who hac
been vaccinated had smallpox. He
was forced ITO admit that the vacci-
nation did not work in that partic
ular case, and the anti-vaccinatlon-
lists had evidently scored a good one
81 made an examination" said
DR.. Williams, "and I found that the
man had been vaccinated. Yet ne
had smallpox. He was vacclnated
just thirty years before and had moi
been vaccinated since that time.
'Vaccination is the only thing
that will prevent the dread disease
said DR.. Freeman, assistant to DR.
Williams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
KILLS YOUTH IN ROW.
Negro Refused to Cut Trousers and
Companion Killed Him.

Suffolk, Va, March 23.-Quarrel-
ing over a patch for pair of
breaches cost Marcellus Fifer, negro,
of Cleveland, N. c., his life Friday
afternoon, at the hands of Arthur
Covington, another negro, of Union
vile, n. G. Ha.BM3A@
Both negroes worked with the
Norfolk and Western extra force,
between Suffolk and Myrtle at
Kinks siding, where the murder oc-
cured.
Covington, Is years old, weighing
about 140, was arrested by Captain
Taylor of the extra force, and was
turned over to the county authorl-
ties. He is now in Nansemond coun-
!y Jail.
Fifer was stabbed with a knife
blade about four inches long. There
were three wounds in his breast.
According to Covington's story,
Fifer asked him for piece OF his
pants, which he was wearing, TO
patch Fifelss trouserA Covington
declined to cut his garment, and FL
fer cut piece of them by main
force.
Then Covington stabbed him with
fatal effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
-
y NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION :
FATAL EXPLOSIONS.
Report of State Chemist Magruder on
Valley Tragedies.

Richmond, Va, March 23.-As a Sc
quel to the terrible tale of, tragedies
in and around Winchester, Va, during
the last two weeks of February, when
eleven people met their deaths by kerr
osine oil explosions and fifteen were
severaly injured, comes the report OF
State Chemist E. w. Magruder, who
made a right analysis of the samples
of oil gathered from stores in that VI
cinity, which declares that instead OF
kerosene, some of the samples were
gasoline.
This report was given to James !.
Reardon, commonwealth attorney II
Winchester, who is looking into the
matter with a view to placing the
blame for the explosions, for the puf-
pose of making some PREPARATION &c
the families of the victims. Inc
cont1Iunity around Winchester has be-
come highly excited over the report OF
the state chemist. Just what action
will be taken has not been decided,
although several lawyers have been
at work looking up the law.
The explosions occurred between
February 18th and March list. MoSS
of the cases were from lighting hfes
with the fluid. In some instances !!
was probably from careiessness.
The storekeepers take the oil as de-
livered by the oil companies and place
it in tanks, from which it is 'drawn loi
the customer. Inadequate oil inspec-
+;on IN the State is declared to be M
directly contributory to the accidents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

A recent report shows an enroll
menlt in college mission study clas-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

The student movement in China
is molly five years old, and yet 1000
volunteers are enrolled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
BIBLE CONFERENCE.
Rev DR.. c. D. Bulla to Speak III
Richmond.

Richmond, March ga great
meeting and Bible conference was
held Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
in Broad Street Methodist Church.
AN the adult classes of the Metho-
dist Sunday schools in the city anu
vicinity attended.
The Rev. DR.. Charles D. Bulla, OF
Nashville, Tenn, conducted the con-
ference. Dr. Bulla is the superln-
tendent of the Wesley Bible classes
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
South and one of the foremost Sun
DIV School men in the country.
The Wesley Bible classes of Bar
ton Heights Methodist Church came
in special cars to the city to attend
the conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
NOT WOOING MRS. ASTOR.
Rcport That he Would Marry Rich
Widow Without Foundation,
Friends Say.

Bristol, Va, March 23.-Congress-
man C. B. Slemp, whose wife Is
suing for divorce, is not paying at
tention to Mrs. Madeline Force AS
tor, according to information OBJ
tanned.
; The report that he might marry
Mrs. Aston is said to be without
foundation although the rumor came
from an apparently reliable source
Judge John w. Price, counsel Tor
Mrs. C. B. slemp in her suit for d.
vorce against Congressman Slemp,
stated that there had been a rumor
afloat for a year that Congressman
slemp was paying attentions to, Mrs.
Madeline Force Astor, but that the
report had never been confirmed.
r,, -; howl cbaU rra bS Mt Ram
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
SIGNS GIRLS HOME BILL.
State to Take Over Virginia Home an6
Industrial School.

Richmond. Va, March 23.-Along
with a score of other bills Governor;
Stuart signed Saturday the bill auth
orizing the State to take over and OPP:
crate the Virginia Home and ln:aS
trial School for Girls, in Chesterfield:
county, which has been storm center
in the last six months. The measure
provides that the home, with build
ings valued at $4,000 is to be taken
by the State as soon as the Attorney
General investigates the title to the
property and reports to the Governor
1t provides for the appointment of
board of visitors; to be named by the
governor on the terms governing the
appointment of other State hospital
boar's.
The Governor likewise signed the
bill directing the Governor and the At
torney general to purchase the Ford
Hotel 10, from the city of Richmond
at price not to exceed S1So,0o0. Gov
ernor Mann attempted to negotiate
the transfer of one-haf of the Ford
lot last fall under the terms of a
similar bill passed by the General AS
sembly of 1912 His overtures met
with such a cold reception from the
city (which would not then consider
sale of only portion of the prop
erty. The purchase is to be made only
in the event that there is an actual
surplus in the State Treasury.
The Code revision bill, the forestry
bill and the bill creating a legislative
reference bureau as a distinct state
department were also signed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

steamei hard shell crabs at Ram
mel Cafe daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

Norfolk Fried Oysters at the RAM
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23
Will Try to Break Will.

Harrisonburg, Va, March 23.-Miss
Fannie Pirkey, of Massanetta Springs,
Rockingham county, will make fight
in court to break the will of Reuben
Grubb, the eccentric farmer who cof-
nittesi suicide fourteen months ago
near Paulington, leaving an estate
valued at $4,000 to the Rocking
ham Memorial Hospital of Harrison
burg. In codicil to the will Grubo
nameH Miss Pirkey as legatee in case
the hospital could not use the money
under: the. terms stipulated in the will.
Grub named the County Supervis-
ors as trustees of the fund, which he
wished to be used to pay the. expenses
of INDECENT patients.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-23

LOST.-One small white and yellow
dog, named Guess Finder return
to 20S S. Alfred street and receive
reward. %
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-04

cope with the situation much better
than any of the athletes who have
taken Breton's place.
Should Fournier be injured and out
Of the game for any length of time
Tony Daley, a catcher, would have
to take his place. Daley is hard
worker, full of ambition and deter
mination, but he is not first base
man in any sense of the word.
Now Daley is playing third for Bre-
ton, Alcock having made a dismal
failure of the job. Tommy can't play
third base properly. He does his best,
and it is a mighty good best for a
catcher, but it isn't American League
standard.
In the outfieId, too, there is mighty
little, reserve material. In fact, Daley
is the only man who could be used
out there.
Except for the batteries, then,
Berger and Daley are the only two
second string men on the team worth
consideration. Both are good, and
Berger can play as well as any regular
he relieves. But more reserve is need
ed before Sox can win consistently.
A little first string assistance
wouldn't be amiss, either.
Able relief pitching by WoIfgang
after three regular beavers had failed
saved the Sox Rally in the eighth put
them ahead, Bodie and Daley putting
in the big blows. The Mack scored
five in seventh with only one hit,
Scott, Russell and Faber dealing
. passes:
The big series to decide which of
two poor ball teams shall lead the
National League race begins in New
York this afternoon when the Cubs
open against the Giants.
Both squads have been playing
miserable ball the last ten days.
O'Day's men have dropped four
games in five to the Phillies. The
Giants have won but a single game in
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-04

the world knew about, and had no
chance to win.
More and more the fact is empha-
sized that the Cubs could win against
the class displayed in the National
League this year if there was re-
liable man at shortstop. A winning
clip was started when Derrick joined
the team, and it was uninterrupted
until. the ex-Oriole was laid up by
sickness.
Then corriden went back to work,
and slump started which hasn't
ended yet. Red cannot be depended
on. He cuts loose weird throws at
critical moments, and makes the go
ing for a pitching staf-which isn't
strong in the first place rough and
stormy.
So far eight games have been play
ed on the eastern trip. And two of
them have been Cub victories. Four
of the defeats have been scored by a
team which was defeated four
straight times on the West Side.
Archer's return to active duty has
not helped the Cubs. In fact, the
pitchers have gone even worse, if
such thing is possible.
Zimmerman, Leach and Safer are
still playing ball earnestly, and this
trio is keeping the team whiting hail
ing distance of the top. Zim, despite
a mess of roasting, is the most re-
liable batsman, and is getting as
many pinch hits as the rest of the
athletes combined.
+ KniseIy has not hit safely since re-
placing Schultz. He has stung the
ball hard, however, and looks ripe.
While the Cubs and Giants are bur-
lesquing the national game, st. Louis
and Boston are sticking earnestly to
their tasks, and are fast forging for
ward. Boston is making the most re-
markable squirt of baseball history,
4 i |, 60,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-20

A smart little bolero of plaid ratine
is one of the groWn-up fashions Miss
Twelve ear-Old has appropriated to
herself this summer.
The frock itself is made of white
ratine, and with round collar and half
sleeves it is simple and prettily girlish
Notwithstanding the bolero. A belt of
plaid ratine is an effective finish for
this pretty little dress,
. Bags made of squares of Irish lace,
gold or gray, are also very recherche.
These are lined with taffeta and
mounted on those precious clasps
only to be found in curiosity shops.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-20

SAYS JUDGE NEIL Is WRONG
Judge Henry Neil of Oak Park
seems to have gotten into hot water
with his order preventing Oak Park
mothers from going out to work. He
has also instructed employers of Oak
Park not to hire them.
''Mr. Neil cannot enforce law that
isn't a law" said DR.. Anna E. Blount,
president of the Suburban Civics and
Equal Suffrage Club. 'He is really
doing nothing but expressing his own
opinion, making a announcement.
He would have a difficult task if he
tried to deprive mother Of the 81
day which as an independent human
being she has right>to earn"
''Mr. Neil is wrong both morally
and legally" said Mrs. A. F, Wilcox,
president of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Oak Park Club. He is radical
in his ideas, but he cannot enforce
this order of his. To deprive a woman
of her work would be not only I'M
lawful but unjust. We have provided
the splendid Elizabeth Charlton Day
Nursery to take care of babies while
the mothers work, anyway"
1880
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-20
WHATcHAMEAN HONEYMOON"

In ancient Norway, SO many a
NoTsk legend relates, MI. and Mrs.
Newlywed subsisted chiefly on wine
made of honey during the first
month, or "moon," of their married
life. '.
In their picturesque way the Norsk
people describe this period of roman
tic bliss as the ''honey-month" or
honeymoon" and though honey is
no longer a popular beverage with
brides and grooms, the first month
after their wedding is still called
the honeymoon.
The Japanese collar, which has
nothing Oriental about it except it's
name, is the popular collar for sum-
mer gowns. It's so wide and rolling,
and cool looking that it might better
be called sailor collar, --
Large, brilliant colored buttons
are often the only spot of color on q
dark suit. ,... ii
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
UNPLEASANT END
TO AN EXCURSION

St. Louis, June 20.-Three men
are missing this morning as the re-
suit of the sinking of >the excursion
steamer Majestic, a large pleasure
beat, on the Mississippi river few
miles north of ST. Louis.
Rolla Wisherd, the boat owner
is missing. Two other members OF the
crew are missing. The Majestic
was returning from Alton, where
a thousand persons. including 100
telephone operators. had been on an
outing. The Majestic collided with
the new concrete water works intake
tower and sank within a few min
utes.
1t is believed that all the pas
sengers are safe. Many OF the crew
were in their hunks when the COL
lision occurred
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
SENATOR FLETCHER
ISN'T SATISFIED
Desires to Amend Sparkman's Bill
and Divide Florida Into Four
Customs Districts

Washington, June Ex-senator
Fletcher is not satisfied with the
legislation which has passed the
House of Representatives for the re-
moval of the Florida customs head
quarters from Jacksonville to Tam
pa.
Il greatly prefer four headquar-
ters in Florida-one at Jacksonville,
one at Tampa, one at Pensacola and
the other at Key West said Sena-
tor Fletcher.
Although the Senator did not
make public his plans. it is believed
he will move to amend the House
bill in the Senate so as to provide
four headquarters instead of one at
Tampa. This plan, it is understood,
would be satisfactory to Senator
Bryan.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
NAMES OF THE NOMINEES
For Florida Legislators at the Session
of Nineteen.Fifteen
Senators

Senators
District 1-R. A. McGeachy (San.
"a Rosa).
District John B. Jones CEscam-
bia).
District 3-B H. Lindsay Ovation
and Holmes).
District 4-R. A. Willis Jackson
District SIS. p. Roddenbery
CWaukulla. Franklin and Liberty
District 6-Y. L. Watson (Gads-
den).
District I'll. J. Drane CPolk)
District S-A. s. Wells Leon)
District 9-Fred l.. Stringer (Her-
nando, Citrus and Pasco).
District 1O-C. E. Davis (Madi-
SOM.
District 11-W. F. Hines (Hil,s-
boro).
District 12-J. NJ. Gornto (Taylor
and Lafayette.)
District 13-Fred VI. Hudson
CDade. Brevard, Palm Beach and It.
Lucie).
District 14-M. L. Plympton (Col-
umbia).
District 15-A. 2. Adkins BRAD
forD.
District 16-J. E. Calkins, re-
turned, CNassauN
District III. r. Johnson, (Su-
wannee).
District 1S-Ion L. Farris (Du-
vaD.
District 19-Arthur E. Donegan,
(Seminole, Orange and Osceola).
District 2O-Glenn Terrell Mar
ion and Sumter).
District 21-J. S. Bitch (Levy).
District 22-Dr. J. r. McEeachern
(Jefferson).
District 23-W. NJ. Igou Lake).
District 24-J. y. Fogarty Mon
roe and Lee).
District 25-A. ]. Mcclellan (Bay,
Calhoun and Washington).
District 26-W. S. Middleton
(Putnam).
District 27-F. NJ. Cooper (Man-
atee and DeSoto).
District 2S-J. B. Conrad, return
ed, CVolusia).
District 29-Max NJ. Brown (Clay
and Baker).
District 30-W. H. Green (Hamil-
toni.
Johns).
Dictrict 32-D. G. Roland (Alach-
ua).
Representatives
Alachua-J. G. Adkins, H. G..
Parker.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
AEROPLANE IS
TO FLY ACROSS
THE ATLANTIC
Is TO BE LAUNCHED AT LAKE
KEUkA NEAR NEW YORK
THIS AFTERNOON

New York, June 2O.-The aero
plane now building for RoGman
Wanamaker in which an attempt
VIII be made to cross the Atlantic
ocean, will carry three pilots. Lieut..
John c. Porte of the British navy,
who has been selected by Mr.. Wan
samak to attempt the fight, will
have Aviator Hallett in the flying
boat with him from Newfoundland
to the Azores islands, where the
first stop will be made AT the
Azores it is planned to pick I'D John
Lansing Callan
Launching OF the craft will take
place this afternoon at Lake Keuka
ii present plans do not miscarry.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
PEACE OR WAR
IN THE BALANCE
WILSON DETERMINED TO HAVE CONST|TU-
T|0NA[ISTS RECOGNIZED
RUERTAS men, AFTER DECLARING THEY WILL NEVER
YIELD, SEEM INCLINED TO GIVE WAY

Niagara Falls, June 2O.-Unless
unexpected developments cause a
sudden change the Mexican media
tion conferences will terminate
within the next twelve hours. 1t is
reported from Washington that Pres
ident Wilson has rejected the plea
of the South American powers, and
the mediators are preparing today
to pack up and leave.
Dispatches state that the Amer
lean government has refused to
consider a compromise of its de-
mand for a constitutionalist provis-
ional president of Mexico.
A dispatch from Mexico City
states that the foreign minister de-
clared that negotiations would be re-
sumed Monday, but Huerta dele
gates showed no signs of making
concessions.
The final conference of the me-
diators, American and Mexican del
egates will be held this afternoon,
at which it is expected final dissolu-
tion OF the conference will be voted
LOOKING FOR A SOFT PLACE TO
FALL
Niagara Falls, June 2O.-Hope
for a successful conclusion of the
mediation conference was revived
this afternoon. There seems a
chance for settlement through dig
nified surrender of the Huerta dele
gates. They said yesterday that
they had rejected the American plan
without, even consulting" their gov
ernment. Now that they have con-
suited their government, there is a
possibility that the Mexicans may
have changed their position. The
American delegates seem optimistic.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
-CARRANzA IS NO
LONGER FIRST CHIEF
Vast Majority of the Constitution
alists Resolved to Follow
Villa

Laredo, Tex, June 2O-F:fteen
Memorials of the constituencies
'Grmy, commanding combined force
ESTIMATED at thirty thousand men,
have renounced General Carranza as
|"First Chief" of the constitutional
list movement in a note sent to his
at the time General
Villa resigned. Villa. however, did
hot sign the communication
The communication informed Gen.
Carranza that the generals would
continue to fight against Huerta. but
would hold themselves subject only
10 General Villas orders.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
EIGHT MARINES HONORED
FOR THEIR INTREPIDITY

Washington, June 20.-Six pri-
Yates. one corporal and sergeant in
the marine corps were commended
yesterday by Secretary Daniels for
gallantry displayed in removing two
of their wounded comrades to q
place OF safety while Vera Cruz was
under fire. The men are: Sergeant
Tracy Baker, Corporal William s.
White and Privates Wallace L.
Harndvious, Carl H. Fullerton, Will
lam H. Briggs, Hiram w. Yant, John
L. Steritenberger and Edward r.
Barton.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
OLD El|'S SONS
-FOUR INCHES AHEAD.
Crack Yale Oarsmen Lifted the Blue
| Above the Crimson

Crack Yale Oarsmen Lifted the Blue,
Above the Crimson
New london Conn, June 2O.-By
AmNFgin of four inches Yale won
the varsity four-mile eight-oared
race on the Thames river here late
yesterday after a struggle that wilr
stand out in rowing history when
the competing oarsmen are for
gotten.
Thru a four-mile lane of yachts
and motor boats, the sixteen crew
men toiled at the crimson and the
blue tipped oars as no galley slave
ever labored under the lash, while
thousands of spectators on shore and
on observation trains shrieked hys-
terically.
When the knife-like prows of the
racing shells had passed the final
line OF flags few of the thousands
knew which crew had won.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
RECEIVED THEIR
FIRST RECOGNITION

London, June 20.-MiliIant suf-
fragists were recognized officially by
the British government for the first
time today when a deputation Of six
women was received in audience by
Premier Asquith. The premier
showed a sympathetic bearing to-
ward the delegates, who were all
working women. He promised, to
consider their. representation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
RESCUERS HOPE To
SAVE TWO SCORE

Hillcrest, Alberta, June 20.-Res-
cuers are today digging into the
mass of wreckage about mine No.
% where 1877 miners were entombed
yesterday. Fire is still raging in
the main shaft. Out OF 23S in the
mine only Al remain alive. Super
intendent Quigley was today report
ed to be among the dead.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-20
HAD A FEW HOPES
Minister Naon will Try to Save
Mediation

Washington, June 20.-Hope
that the wavering mediation pro-
gram still might bring peace to Mex
leo was expressed here late last night
by Argentine Minister Naon, as he
took the train for Niagara Falls,
after a series of conferences with
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan and Luis Cabera, of the Wash
ington agency of the constitutional
lists.