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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
WILL COMPEL AN APOLOGY.
President TO Give Huerta Until ms
Evening to Make Amends Tor
Arrest Of the American.

Washington, April 13:-The onl-
ted States will insist upon the flrlng
of a salute to the American flag Dy
the Mexican federal garrison at
Tampico.
Provisional President Huerta. 1t IS
understood, been given until this
evening to comply with this demand.
It became known this morning, on
uno,Jestiorable authority, that the
apology viii net be accepted IN full
satisfaction.
The Government here regards the
arrest of the United States blue
Jackets at Tampico as an insult for
which more abject expressions of re-
gret are required. Therefore, unless,
a salute of twenty-ore guns is fired
by this evening, it is possible that
Rear Admiral Mayo will direct his
guns against the garrison.
On his return to Washington this
morning, President Wilson 'immedi-
ately called for all dispatches rela-
ting to the incident, and, after ex-
amining them. declared emphatically
that the salute would be fired. By
this statement, he has iildorsed un-
reservedly the vigorous stand taken
by Rear Admiral Mayo.
It is nderstood that Secretary
BRYAN, acting under instructions
from President Wilson, directed
Charge O'shaughnessy at Mexico
CITY to inform Huerta that owing
to the fact that yesterday was Eas-
ter Sunday, Huer-ta would be given
an extra days grace to make a
thorough investigation and full rep
araticn for the action of his subor-
dinates.
A telegram also has been sent to
Admiral Fletcher, at Vera Cruz,
directing him to convey to Admiral
Mayo the full approval Of his action
by the American Government.
President Wilson also is giving
close attention to the latest defiance
of the United States by rebel Cen
eral Villa regarding the SpaniaNis
ct -o.-esn. At,tstso,- IN this nratte''
will be taken by the United States
in the near future, according to III
formation obtained here this morn
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

en-.
On account of the number of per-
sons who had a right to be present in
the execution chamber the warden De
cided to admit twelve witnesses at Il
time, changing, the twelve fo:' each
execution. ....-t
Seisdensnner, who was second to
die, made a remarkable statement IN
the death chair, which, i'm the opinion
of most of those who heard it, prac-
tically amounted to declaration
that the other three were guilty. But
he did little to clear up the remarks
BILE chain of police scandal and trag-
edy which convuIsed New York,
held the whole countTy's intense m
teaest, and fer which Charles Beck
'er former police lieutenant, who IS
charged with plotting Rosenthals S
murder, still sands in the shadow
of the chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
INTERESTING ADDRESS.
DR.. Cannon Describes Missionary
Work in Brazil.

Rev. Dr.. Cannon, of Brazil, spoke
at the morning services at the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church yesterday
and gave an account of his twenty
five wears work among that people.
He: spoke of the possibilities of de
velopment in Brazil ard Of the intel
lectual, moral and spiritual needs OF
the field. He has given the last few
years to educational work, having
under his charge boys ard girs'
school ait Lavas.
Dr.. Cannon was given close at
tention. He is the foreign pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian Church,
and was accorded a cordial wei
come.
At the everaing service DR.. Allison,
the pastor. preached the annual Eas-
ter sermon and large congre CATION
was present. He spoke OF the res
urrection of Jesus as a great historic
fact, upon which we base our hope
of the resurrection of all believers
He said the empty tombs and a MS
en- Christ-teach the fulfllment OF
prophecy, the manifestation OF
mighty power and the hope of all
believers. The star of hope was
that Easter morning kindled in the
grave and the rainbow of hope was
placed over the dust OF our sleeping
dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
STUDENTS AS POLICE.
Sworn in by a Circuit Court Judge
ott to Prevent Burglaries in
~. Vicinity

Charlottesville, Va, April 13.-Fo1
the purpose of taking all possible
steps to put an end to the series OF
burglaries from which the Univer'
sity of Virginia community has suf-
fered,, number of students have or
ganized vigilance committee .
They have been appointed by Judge
John ". Fishburne. of the Circuit
Court, a special police for Abe
marie county.
The committee will raise by sub
scription funds to be used In en-
ploying expert detectives and IN, OBJ,
tanning bloodhounds TO use IN track
ing the criminals, mad take other
steps deemed wise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
Walls Collapse and Kin One
Man While He Was Fight
ing Flames.
PLACE LOSS AT $4,000.
Conflagration Starts in Bakery and Re
suits in Destruction of Three Com
mercial Establishments.

Culpeper, Wai, April 13-Fire in the
business section of Culpeper, early to-
day completely destroyed three Of the
city's biggest commercial establish
Irents. killed outright one man and
injurd, seven others, one of whom
probably will die. 1t is feared that
two others, both colored, were buried
beneath the falling walls and were
killed. Both of the men are missing
and it is believed that they are buried
in the debris.
Carter Parr, nineteen years OF.
rsphew of L. B. Nelson, a Culpeper
merchant, was killed outright when the
walls of the harness shop, owned by
Temple Hill, caved in. Robert Ros-
son, twenty, also caught by the fall
ing mass, was probably fatally in
jured. Five other of the volunteer
fire fighters wee seriously hurt.
The damage zone will exceed $780,
900. The buildings destroyed were:
The Bell Baking Company, two
story structure on Main street.
The L. B. Nelson building, three
story structure, scores of men entered
which was used as poolroom and
bowling alley, and the upper floors as
storage rooms for the Goodioe
Dry Goods Company
TIE Temple Hill harness shop, .
two story building.
At 1920 o'clock the fire was under
control and the city officials announc-
ed that but little further damage
couT' result.
The fire originated in the Bell Bak-
irg Company's plant, and was diSeov-
cred abcIlt 6:30 o'clock. 1t was at
least hsIf an hour before it became
evident that the building was in dam
ger.
Practically the entire city turned out
to assist in fighting the flames. By
7:30 o'clock the walls of the bakery
began crumbling and the flames had
spreA;l to the Nelson buiiiing. While
the fremen were flooding the three
story structure, scores of men entered
the building and began carrying out
! it's contents.
| The harness shop which adjoins this
WIS threatened. A score OF men enter
ed this building, and, while carrying
! out the stock, the walls of the Nelson
building caved in, crushing the small
er building. The walls of this struc-
; ture Immediately fell, pinning NUM-
Der of the occupants to the ground
Parr was killed outright. 1t was
some minutes before Rosson's crush
Ell bciy was recovered. Six others
who were pinned beneath the debris
were finally taken from the ruins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
ISSUES WARNING
TO TAX OFFICERS /
Grand Jury Reports Will Be
Placed Before Special
Commission.
TO BE NO FAVORITISM.
Auditor Moore Urges Revenue Men TO
Report All Assessable Property in
The Commonwealth. -.

Richmond, Va, April 13.-Not only
will the reports of commissioners OF
the revenue throughout the state be
laid before the State Tax Consrission-
for its consideration, but the reports
of grand juries and similar supple
mental assessments and corrections
of erroneous assessments heretofore
will also be scrutinized by the commits
sioners appointed to study and revise
tax laws of the State. In general
circular issued to commissioners OF
revenue, State Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts C. Lee Moore calls attention
to the particular Importance at this
time Of assessing all assessable prop
erty at a fair market value, so that
the grand julies will have few correc-
tions TO make.
Mr.. Moore said that the work done
by commissioners in 1913 was the
most capable and effective in the
States history. The officers were
better posted in the laws relating to
their duties and powers, were more
earnest in their purpose faithfully and
firmly to meet the responsibilities
placed on them by the statutes and
were aided by public likewise. en-
hghtened as to its duty and more re-
sponsive than ever before to legal re-
quirements.
After calling attention again to the
'lE4n-atory requirement tisat judges
of the circuit AM corporation courts
shall charge the grand jur:es to ex-
anime the land and property books
and report TO the courts, Mr.. Moore
says he has no doubt the Tax Com
mission will call upon the clerks of the
courts to furnish it copies Of these re-
ports. In the act creating the TEX
Commission it is "authorized to obtain
from any officer of this state any in
formation or aid which it may re-
quire."
"This being true" says Mr.. Moore,
'it is most important that you should
assess all assessab!e property and
make all assessments at fair inlarket
value, so that the grand jury, in pass
ing upon your assessments, will find
very few, if any corrections to be
made, and your work will receive its
approval.
"The assessments Of property, in
come and license taxes for 1914 made
by the commissioners of the revenue
and sent to this office will be submit
tel to the Tax Commissioners for
consideration and analysis by COM
parison with assessments for previous
wears in the several counties and
cities, and in the several districts of
commissioners in the same county.
"The office Of Commissioner Of the
revenue is one of Importance and re-
sponsibility, requiring absolute impair
tiaiity in assessing taxpayers and de-
termination to fully assess at mar
ket value. This is the law and applies
alike to all taxpayers. No taxpayer
should expect or desire to be treated
more favorably than his fellow tax
payers, and every commissioner OF the
revenue should see that no favorlt-
ism is shown"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

"HOUSE OF MYSTERY"
Mrs. Myrtle Allison Was Buried l.
Year Ago Under the Name of Daisy
Davis After Operation.

| Pittsburgh, April 13.-Dr. c. c.
| Meridith, a well-known local physic-
ian, and Miss Lucy D. Orr, nurse
in his employ, arrested a few days
ago on an Illegal charge of malprac-
tice in connection with the death of
Mrs. Myrtle Allison year ago, and
released on bail, have been re-arrest-
ed by the county authorities, charged
with the woman's murder.
The action followed the eXhuming
yesterday Of the body of a woman
buried March, 1913, under the name
of Daisy Davis, but which was iden-
tied as that of Mrs. Allison, by N. L.
Baxter, her brother
Mrs. Allison IS alleged to have
been taken to the sanatorium, known
as the "House of Mystery" of DR..
Meridith, at Bellevue, a suburb, af-
ter an illegal operation.
The records of the Bellevue Medi-
cal Department shows that ce1ti-
| ficate was issued to the sanatorium
for the burial of Daisy Davis.
! Previously DR.. Meridith and Miss
Orr had furnished bail aggregating
! $4,000, Meridith being accused of
performing an illegal operation, and
Miss Orr of being an accessory.
| The body of Mrs Allison was part
ly destroyed by quickEme, which had
been placed in the cheap coffin, and
it is said to have borne unmistaka-
BILE evidence that she had died as
the result of an illegal operation,
ard not of pneumonia.
| AIrs. Allison, who, until divorced
few years ago, moved in the best So
c:ety of Butler, disappeared year
ago.
Ground for the murder charge was
afforded when n. L.Baxter, brother
| of Mrs. Allison positively identified
! the remains of the missing woman
when they were exhumed from an
unmarked grave in the United Gem
etery, Westview.
At midnight three automobiles ap-
peared at the courthouse entrance.
District Attorney Jackson was hur-
ried away in one of them, after ex-
planning that he was going to close
himself" for II hours to get some
sleep. Headed by Chief E. f. Clark,
! squad Of detectives in one OF the
machines journeyed to Wildwood,
the home of Dr.. Meridith. The third
machine, containing three detectives
under the lead of Ferd Schmidt,
went to the "Port Of Missing Girls,
in Bellevue, and there they arrested
i Miss Orr.
/ The detectives found the lower
portion of the house Illuminated.
Miss Orr was there alone. When the
detectives demanded an entrance she
began barricading the doors by pill
ing chairs and tables against them.
While she was busy at the front
door, one of the detectives slipped
in through side window. He noise
lessly removed the barricades from
the rear door and admitted the other
detectives. They then placed MISS
Orr under arrest.
She upbraided the detectives, who
told her to dress and accompany
then.
New York, April 12.-Francis R.
Arnold, father of Dorothy Arnold,
angered at the assertion by District
Attorney Jackson, of Pittsburgh,
that the missing girl is in the Ar
mold home, 1O9 East seyenty-ninth
street, adopted last means to dis
prove the story. He took reporters
with him throughout the house ard
permitted them to pry into every
corner. There was not a sign OF
Miss Arnold there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Some time Sunday night vandals
destroyed large advertising sign
which had been painted on wall on
the corner of Washington and King
streets. A bucket of brown and
black paint were thrown on the let
ters. The police are endeavoring to
find the parties responsible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Charged with numbering Frank
Garrett in attempting to Arrest him,
Police Chief Joseph Spiver and Pa
tro'man Harry Deney are under ar
rest at Lexington, Ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Marley Encampment of Odd Eel
lows will meet tonight at which time
the royal purple degree of The order
will be conferred upon three candi-
dates. The installation of the off
GERS Of Alexandria Lodge of Elks
will be made tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The funeral of Rozier Cleveland
took place at '2:sO O'clock this after
noon from his late residence in Fair
fax county, near Baifey's Gross
Roads. Services were conducted by
the Rev. S. A. Wallis, D. D., of the
Theological Seminary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

The annual convention of the Alex
andria County Sunday School Asso-
citation will be held at the Cherry
dale NJ. E. Church on next Friday,
There will be two sessions one in
the afternoon at 2:30 and the other
in the evening at 1880 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Roswell, COL, entertained 162 OF
the "arny of the unemployed while
they waited for a freight train east.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Several thousand Alexandria chill
dren enjoyed the egg rolling at the
George Washington park, west of
the city this morning and afternoon.
In addition many of the children
went to Washington to roll eggs in
the White House grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13


George Washington park, west of
the city this morning and afternoon.
In addition many of the children
went to Washington to roll eggs in
the White House grounds.
The choir of the First Baptist
Church went to Fl. Hunt yesterday
afternoon and rendered a progrm
of Easter music previous to the reg
ular Sunday afternoon services. The
sermon was preached by the Rev. O..
w Triplett pastor of the Second
Baptist Church, of this city.
The meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce will be held in their
rooms, corner Washington and King
street tonight.
Several mirror case we-e before the
police court this morning, and they
were properly disposed Of.
Eleven new members were received
in the NJ. E. Church South, yesterday.
The steamer Ruth, of the Bull
Lire, will arrive here today or to-
morrow from Boca Grande, Florida,
with phosphate rock for the Alex
andria Fertilizer and Chemical Com
pany.
Ethelbert Tatsapaugh has sold to
Harrie E. Feagans house No. 1911
on the north side of King street,
west of Peyton.
Final DEGREES for divorce on the
ground of desertion were awarded
the plaintiffs in the Corporation
Court today in the cases of Joseph
. A. Baur, vs.. Nellie L. UWefS bauf,
ard Elizabeth NJ. Lehman VS.. Lewis
A. Lehman.
The public schools will reopen TO-
morrow morning after the Easter
recess.
There will be an informal recep-
ton given to DR.. and Mrs, 5. II.
Cannon, of Brazil, Friday at p.
m., in the Westminster Building.
Mrs. Charlotte Cazenove Berry
man died in Norfolk today. Her fun
eral will be held at st. Pauls
Church, Thursday, April 16, at noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Mrs. Charlotte Cazenove Berry
man died in Norfolk today. Her fun,
eral will be held at st. Pau's
Church, Thursday, April 16, at noon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

There will be an informal recep
ton given to DR.. and Mrs. S. K
Cannon, of Brazil, Friday at 4
m., in the Westminster Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

The meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce will be held in their
rooms, corner Washington and King
street tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

The public schools will reopen TO-
morrow morning after the Easter
recess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Ethelbert Tatsapaugh has sold to
Harrie E. Feagans house No. 1911
on the north side of King street,
west of Peyton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-13

Eleven new members were received
in the NJ. E. Church South, yesterday.
Evening star., 1914-09-29

2o11 Massachusetts, avenue, and win
be sent Immediately to the Belgian
minister Of foreign Affairs ae Antwerp.
who will distribute them 20 the dssti.
tues.
Contributions Acknowledged.
Contributions have been rsostvsd
from all sections Of the country.
Among them are the following:
oscar Moses, Washington. D. C..
800; A. g. Marshall. La Junta, Col.
S36; Anonymous. $500; James c. Hunt,
wichita Falls. Tex. 800: Miss Ada
Nixon, Washington. d. c.. 81: Mme. d.
K. shifer (Alliance Francaise). At
lanta, $3.50; B. Stockman. Duluth, 800;
Mrs. Stephen 3. Elkins. $10O: Hooers
L. Ste. Fleure, Cincinnati. "; l. b
Arnold, Duluth, 81: 8. T. Thorburn. Dv-
luth. 81: T. W. Marion. Duluth. y;
M B. Wiseman. Duluth. ~: Robert 7.
Van Deusen; KinderhSok: n ~ y: sssS: ssS:
Anonymous. IS; ANONYMOUS: s2e: T. a
Howell. washington. D. C.. $40: Miss
Edith r. Bate. Tarrytown-on-H Hudson
IS; George b. Mcclellan. Princeton.
N. J., 800: Mrs. R. Biggs. Baltimore.
SO: Theodore B. Starr, New York, $25;
Mrs. Ellen Slater. Washington. $!o0;
Mrs. E. D. Pearce. Providence. $25;
Mrs Adeline Clayton. Washington, $1O;
Brig. Gen. G. M. Sternberg. waning
ton, $25; William Henry Dennis, Wash
ington, IS; Mrs. c. P. Manney. New
York, 81: A. Retallack. Oxford. Md,
Evening star., 1914-09-29
Personal to River Men.

Capt. Matthew Kersey. the veteran
commander OF the new Smoot tug Her
bert. who was confined to his home In
Alexandria by illness. has recovered
and has returned to duty. relieving
Capt. Steve Self
Capt. Charles W. Wright of the local
board of the United States steamboat
inspection service. who has been spend
ing q short vacation at his former
home on the eastern shore of Mary
land has returned to Baltimore, ana
was at his desk yesterday.
Bradford Rollison OF Bayboro, n. C..
lis with Capt. George Conaway aboard
the schooner Mabel and Ruth for . trip
to this city from Newbern. N. c. After
viewing the points of interest At this
city Mr.. Rollison will return TO New
bern aboard the schooner.
Evening star., 1914-09-29
WAR RISK BUREAU
ANNOUNCES POLICY
Character of Goods InsurabIe
and Not InsMabIe Is
Made Known.
ALL VESSELS MUST SAIL
UNDER AMERICAN FLAG
Must Not Leave Blockaded Ports for
Any Port on Bureaus Special
Forbidden List.
ACCEPTANCE OF PERILS
IN WAR RISK POLICY

Touching the adventures and
perils which the insurer is con-
tented to bear, and does take
upon himself. they are of men,
of-war. letters of marque and
counter-marque, surprisals. TAX
ings at sea. arrests, restraints
and detainments of all kings,
princes and peoples of what ma
tion. condition or quality so ever,
and all consequences of hostili-
ties or warlike operations,
whether before or after declara-
tion of war.
Warranted not to abandon in
case of blockade and free from
loss arising from an attempt to
evade blockade, but in the event
of blockade. to be at liberty to
proceed to an open port and there
end the voyage
Warranted not to abandon in
case of capture. seizure or de-
tention until after condemnation.
Warranted free from any claim
for interest, loss of market or
damage by deterioration due to
delay.
Evening star., 1914-09-29
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR PEACE.
Cardinal 0'Connel Designates Date
for Catholic Churches.

BOSTON. September 29.-Cardinal
O'Connell. in a letter to the clergy of
the diocese, has appointed next Sunday.
October 4, as a day of special prayer
for the restoration Of peace in Europe.
In commenting on the wish of Presi-
dent Wilson for such an observance.
the cardinal wrote:
"It is a splendid and consoling
thought that the chief executive Of our
nation seeks to turn the minds and
hearts of his people from strife and re-
quests them to unite in petitioning the
Prince Of Peace to bring to an end
the terrible and deplorable conflict now
raging throughout Europe"
Evening star., 1914-09-29
women AND CHILDREN
IN NEED Of RELIEF
Belgian Refugees in Antwerp BE.
ported by Legation to Be
in Distress.

Dire need Of Belgian women and
children is attested by the Belgian
legation in acknowledging contribu-
tions already made for their RELIEF
The need is still pressing. 1t 10 as
serted. and the legation will be glad
to receive donations. The statement
follows:
'.rhe Belgian legation has just re-
ceived further Information in regard to
the deplorable condition Of the desti-
tute Belgian women and children who
have taken refuge in Antwerp and the
vicinity after being driven from their
homes by the invasion. Any donations
to relieve these sufferers will be glad
ly received by the Belgian legation
Evening star., 1914-09-29

80: Anonymous; g; Mr. Ne MselsCn k
ly, Philadelphia. $40: T. n. Everett,
KashinGton, 81; Mrs. Archibald Davis.
Washington. $40: through Robert
Bronson, New York, N. x. $50 Irom
the following): Emma c. Larson, ROD
srt bronson, George Tailor. T. p. Con-
nor. Edward Dick. T. H. Devine. Han
ma Akerlind. Margaret CBrien. Greta
PAYNE. johanna Hansen. W. BREW.
Emma Akerlind. Karla Lusberg. Julian
Burroueh, John Greer. L P. Weaver.
c. r. Paterson; Col o. H. Payne
1900"
Evening star., 1914-09-29
England Means to Protect
U. S. Shippers and Shipping,
View of Administration

England intends to see that neither
american shippers nor American ship
ping will be injured is the opinion of
prominent administration officials re-
garding the action of Great Britain in
giving notice that she will not recog-
nize the article Of the declaration of
London exempting conditional contra
band of war from seizure when des-
tined for neutral portA
According to those close to the ad-
ministration there is no present need
for American commercial interests to
view with alarm England's action and
attitude. Regarding this Robert Lam
sing. acting Secretary Of State, said:
Great Britain can be relied upon to
deal with the United States in this
contingency in a safe. fair and broad
minded manner, as she has SO fire.
quently before.
Robert Dollar Incident Discussed.
The Robert dollar incident, like the
ruling affecting conditional contra