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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
LIEUTENANT GovERNORsHTP
Judge Williams Will Run if he Finds
il Walkover.

Richmond. Feb. 11.-~Unless such
opposition develops that it will be
necessary to make long and ardu-
Gus campaign to win. Judge Martin
Williams, member of the House Of
Delegates from Giles county, viii,
run for the office Of lieutenant Cover.
nor in the next State primaries, ac
cordlng to an announcement.
In written statement Judge vii
ljanls says:
Replying to the inquiry as t.
whether will be candidate for
Lieutenant Governor ! will say thai
this office is one Of high dignity anG
honor, but with practically no emolu
ment. And while | appreciate whai
has been said about me in connec.
ton herewith, | must say that nc
man with his business to attend tc
can afford to get into scramble fo,
VIC oiII Nv IL tIiIIh Sil Lilt plOFel
time that the people will nominate
me without u scramble. | shall asI
them to do so; otherwise will not"
Judge Williams was asked if he
meant to say that he would withdraw
if any other candidates should enter
the race.
"By no MEANS" he replied. what
| mean is that have neither the time
nor the inclination to indulge in q
scramble for the office | do not
want to have to open large and ex-
pensive headquarters in Richmond.
for instance.
"But just because may have op-
position does not by any means mean
that at the proper time ! will not
announce my candidacy for the
office"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
THREE WOMEN cLAIM HIM.
Missourian Confronted by Wives at
Hearing in Georgia.

Hazelhurst, Ga, Feb. 12.-John S
Houston. of Missouri, was confronted
yesterday by three alleged wives ii
commitment trial before Judge Viii.
liams. He was bound over to the
Superior Court. Houston is alleged
to have married all three of the
young women within three months
The women testifying against Hous-
ton were Mary Roberts, Worley, N
c.; Cora Mae Stroud, Travellers Rest
s. c., and Edna Garrison, Helena
Ga.
Miss Roberts testified that Hous-
ton, under the name Of John S.
Haynes, married her al Worley, n.
c., February 90. 1914, and that he
deserted her in Ashevillc, n. c, about
March l3 of the same year.
Miss Stroud testified that Hous-
ton married her under the name of
John 5. Hammond, at Travellers
Rest, S. c., on March rs, 1914. and
that he deserted her at Charleston,
S. c., on the 26th of the same
month
Miss Garrison testified that she
she was married to Houston. at Haz-
lehurst, Ga, on April 6, 1914, and
that he deserted her three weeks
later.
1t is charged that Houston has
wife and six children in Oklahoma,
and that he also married an Indian
woman in the West. He is grad
uate of the law department of the
University Of Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
LEG|SL AZURE TO
RECESS TONIGHT
Both Bodies Will Reconvene.
March 8 to Perfect
Tax Bills
STUART SIGNS BILLS
Efforts of Assembly 10 Force Second
Call for Extraordinary Session
With Pay Fails.
Especial Dispatch - the GazelIc.>

Especial Dispatch - the Gazclir.I
Richmond, W., F'.. t.. The
l!u, Sc and SL-:ir roafercrs today
agreed that siH;!, men INST pay al
income tax on revenues in excess Of
$1,000 and married men on incomes
in excess of $500. The couferees'
report was adopted. Married
men are given further exemption lf
5000 for each child under u years
I'd.
Richmond, Feb. 12-The Legisla-
ture will be adjourned tonight to re-
convene on March s.. This was decid-
ed at the afternoon session of the
Senate yesterday when that body
ccncurrcd in the House resolution
passed Wednesday OF recommends
tion of Governor Stuart. BY vote
of 23 10 s, the Senate concurred in
the conference committees report on
the House bill creating central ad-
,isory board on taxation and describ
ing the duties and authorities Of the
local board of review. This bill, with
House bill No. IS. constitutes the new
Segregation Tax Law.
A bill appropriating $4,000 to
reimburse the Radford Normal
School board for expenses Incurred
in the erection of the school build
ings was passed in the Senate and
The House conculTed.
The Senate passed q bill which
authorizes the town Of WayncSboro
to call q. special election to vote OH Il
stock law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

since such prac-

Gel, . since such prac'
ticet greatly endanger the YES.
sells of Il friendly power navigating
those waters and would even seem
to impose upon the government OF
Great Britain a measure Of reSpon.
sihility for the loss Of American lives
and vessels in case Of an attacl: by
il German naval force Yor will i'm
rress upon His Majesty'S govern
ment the grave concern which the
teovernment feels in the circumstan-
ces in regard to the safety Of Ameri-
can vessels and lives in the war zone
declared by the German admiralty"
Amsterdam, Feb. 12-German
newspapers continue to scott at the
Indignation expressed in neutral
countries over the proclamation by
Germany of the new naval policy
against Great Britain. Count Won
Reventlow the naval writer says:
I'VE have always expected Ameri-
aan protest and outbursts. and we eX-
pect some even more vehement. The
United States should understand
clearly that indignation and threats
are mere waste Of words.
s"The German government is fully
conscious of all those consequences OF
its action, and the German people
stand united behind their govern
ment. It may incidentally be ques-
toned whether the people Of the
United States would do the same
under the circumstances.
The Hamburger Nachrichten says:
Beginning on February is every
todv must take the consequences
The hate and envy Of the world CON
Germs US not at all If neutrals do not
protect their flags against england
thev do not deserve Germany's res
pect"
London, Feb. ia dispatch %
the Exchange Telegraph Company
from Copenhagen says:
"The New hamburger Ze'tung n
an officially inspired article says the
German admiralty has issued orders
that neutral ships shall not he inter
rsred with if they arc not suspected
,i carving contraband but that every
British ship. whether 4 war VeSse!
Or 4 :nerchartman, will be uncond'~
;ionally sent to the bottom OF the
>eo ("
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
COMPROMISE BILL.
Anxious TO Avoid an ENi.a S"ssl:.n
Neas.r: is Rr nr Prepared.

Washington, Feb. l2.-Believing
that the President will yet accept an
amendment to the Gore substitute
bill, although the White House
is so far unyielding, House leaders
are today perfeeting plans to put q
compromise shipping bill through
that body next week and send it to
the Senate. :.
The leaders of the. House. anxi-
Gus TO avoid an extra session, hone
that the sending of a bill to the SEN
ate will have 'moral effect upon
that body and that in the closing
days of the session "a vote may be
had on compromise bill. Confront
ed with the chance to get through
at least comnromise, the P"eSi
dent, arrordinc 10 the House plan.
makers. may be prevailed uron t.
yield.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
SENSATIONAL RUMOR
Vice Commission Of Richmond tt
Make Additional Report

Richmond, Va, Feb. 12.-Sensation-
al rumors are afloat in Richmond
regarding the police department as
a result of the recent Investigations
Of the specially appointed vice COM
mission. The commission appointed
last year has been conducting Il
thorough investigation into the vice
conditions in this city, and a few
days ago reported to the mayor sug-
geSting that the red light district
be closed up. In compliance, the
mayor issued the order which be-
came operative at once. and COM
mercialized vice in Richmond is now
under the ban Of the police and it is
said the law will be strictly en-
forced.
1t is rumored that the vice commits
sion will make additional reports,
and that these will seriously affect
the members Of the police depart
ment, and it is possible that there
will be designations in the near fu-
ture.
No information is given out 10 the
public and no names are known, but
the opinion prevails that sensational
developments will be in evidence In
the very near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
BASEBALL SEASON NEAR.
Cardinals Planning for Game With
Washington "ROOkieS.

The members OF the Cardinal Attn
letic Club Baseball team will meet
at the home Of President Sylvester
A. Breen. 1922 King street, Sunday
evening. February II. at 1:3o o'clock.
Plans will be discussed relating to
the game to be played IN this city
with the second team Of the Wash
inpton Baseball Club on Saturday
evening, March y. 1915. when they
return from their spring training
camp at charlottesville, Va. A large
crowd of Washington baseball fans
will visit this city on the day Of the
game 10 see the colts in action,
and, as Capt. Dug" Merchant, Of the
Cardinals. is sure to have his men in
fine mettle to meet the Big Leaguers,
an exciting and we'll played game is
expected when these teams meet.
Thu Cardinals are making pre-ara-
tions to obtain new uniforms for
the 1915 season and this matter Wi!
be taken up at tonight's meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
PLANS SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
Virginia Convention Ends Session
al Charlottesville.

Charlottesville, Va, Feb. 1.-THE
twenty-fourth annual convention Of
the Virginia Sunday School Associa-
ton closed yesterday after selecting
Newport News as the next place Of
meeting. Officers were elected for
the ensuing year as follows:
Jacob Umlauf, Richmond, preSi-
dent; Edward F. Sheffey, Lynchburg,
vice president; N. Courtice Scott,
Richmond, chairman of executive
committee; L. r. Spencer, Richmond,
treasurer; Thomas c. Diggs, Rich
mond, general secretary, NJ. F..
Church., Of Falls Church. was
elected.a member of the international
committee.
The closing session of the conven-
ton was specially for teachers, the
speakers being DR.. George w. Nc
Daniel. pastor of the First Baptist
Church, Richmond; DR.. W. H. Deni-
son, pastor of Memorial Christian
Church, Norfolk; the Rev. William
Denham. pastor of Bethel Presbyter-
ian Church. Augusta: the Rev. c. S.
lkenberry, of Delaware College. Bote-
tourt; DR.. kervin U. Roop. president
of Eastern College. Manassas, and
Mrs. F. Bullock, of Sussex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
SITUATION IN.
THE WAR ZONES
Campaign For Mountain
Passes Resumed De-
spite Heavy Snow
ALLIES OFFENSIVE
OFFENSIVE
French Seek Points Which Will En-
able Them to Start Plan to Drive
Germans Across Rhine.

Paris, Feb. 12.-The campaign fol
possession of the Vosges passes and
the main roads into upper Alsace has
been resumed, despite the heavy
+ snow.
The Germans are being lombard
ed with long range heavy artillery
brought up during the lull of the last
fortnight, and an offensive is being
initiated that is expected to resolve
itself into series Of hotly contested
battles that will give the French pos
session Of various strategic points
necessary to begin the drive of the
Kaiser's ofrces northward and across
the Rhine.
On the other extreme of the long
hattie line, from the sea to Nieuport,
German offensive which has been
developing has suffered severe
check. Some of the outer chain of
German trenches have been demolish-
ed by the French and Belgian heavy
artillery and by bomb throwers.
Berlin, (via wireless,) Feb. 12.-
With the Kaiser again on the eastern
battle ront fighting of the most Sc
we're character is progressing along
the East Prussian frontier, on the
Vistula and in the Carpathian region
with results described by the general
staff rs "eminently satisfactory.
The fighting along the East Pins-
sian front has resulted in the Rus
slams being forced back across the
border onto their prepared bases.
where they are now essaying d return
+, the cGeMSive.
The Russians are bringing up
enormous quantities of re-erforre-
ments and supplies, and it is report
cd here that the Grand Duke ,Iicho-
las, commander in chief OF the Rus
sian army, is personally in command
Of the operations at this D int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
DEATH OF J. l.. WILLIAMS.

Richmond, Feb. 12.-John Lang
bourne Williams. senior member Of
the firm of John l.. Williams, and
Sons. father Of John Shelton Will
liams, Comptroller of the Currency,
and of State Health Commissioner
Ennion G.. Williams, and of other
distinguished sons, passed away at
his home, 3l5 East Grace Street, last
night. Mr.. Williams was recognized
as one of the founders of the newer
Richmond.
Mr.. Williams was born in Rich
mond on July Is, 1881, and was in
his eighty-fourth year when he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

Leaping overheard in Il bowling
gale from the deck of the French
liner Niagara, Mrs. Chester NJ. knep-
per, wife" of retired captain Of The
United States navy, committed s1i-
eide last Friday evening. The ship
arrived at New York Yesterday,
bringing Capt Knpeper Capt.
Knepper took his wife abroad seve-
raj months ago and they have heea
living in the South of France in the
hope of benefting her health. She
was subject to fits of melancholy.
which at times affected her reason.
but the life abroad seemed to have
helped her greatly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

A Constantinople dispatch says
that the Russians, on February 8,
sank the steamer Washington, sail
;np under the American flag. The
master and crew Of the steamer were
Greeks. The vessel was regularly
engaged in conveying American ard
other Red Cross supplies between
Constantinople and Trehizona Her
cargo had been discharged before she
was sunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
NEWS OF THE DAY

Louis H. CRUDE, 18;$years Ole, son
of Herman L. CRUDE, wholesale lun-
Der dealer of Baltimore, was Instant
ly killed and two of his passengers
were injured at 3:l5 p. m. yesteroa!
when an automobile he was d"ivins
was struck and turned over by o
machine of the Auto Repair Company
OF Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
SOUTHERN DEFERS ACTION
Directors do Not Declare Usual Semi
annual Dividend.

New York, Feb. 12.-Drectors OF
the Southern Railway at their reg
ular monthly meeting yesterday de-
ferred action on the semi-annual div
itlend on the preferred stock usually
declared at this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL.
Act Exempting Alexandria From
Civil Police Justice Law
Approved.

Governor Stuart has signed forty
seven of the sixty-four bills passed
by the General Assembly in special
session Most Of the measures. are
local bills, among them the act eS-
empting Alexandria city from the
law providing for the election Of po-
lice justices by the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
NOTICE.

All Odd Fellows are requested to
meet at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday
evening February 18th, at 7:15. Wis
itation of Grand Master
BY Order Potomac Lodge, No. s.
H. C. CLARK. n. G.
n. L. WILLIAMSON, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

DEPUTIES SELECTED
Annual Session OF Grand Body Cluses
With Banquet and Ceremonies Of
Mystic Shrine.

Richmond. Feb 12-The closing
session Of the Grand Lodge OF \jr-
ginia. Ancient Free and -Acc:pted
J Masons, was held yesterday, the rr,n-
cipal business being the annual --c-
ton Of officers. Grand Master r. y
<. Bauman. who has been III a IS
home, was unable to continue IL Ii-
&c for another year, and James 3
Wood Of Charlottesville. the dcgacg
{ grand master, was elected foE ihe
! coming year As is customary all g."
line officers were promoted, and -.
! ". Gait, member of Owens Lodge ..
! !Gl, Norfolk. was elected graz
! iunior deacon, being the new man -
! Inc for grand master.
/ Grand Master Wood appointed ne
usual members Of district he!'.
grand masters: Among them arc c
! following: District No. /. v :.
! Church, Falls Church; ,, X. y. Niae-
man Leesburg.
! The committee or work was -
! appointed, the only change being na4
\. Q. Calcott, Of Norfolk was n;n1e
| ecturer of division No. /, in place
! cc VILLAIN Lee Davis, Of Ports
mouth. who declined reappointmell-.
! Five members Of the board Of gov-
.ynors of the Masonic Home were an
! pointed for three years, Colonel
&. Bidgood. Leon Wallerstein, l.
!. pemberton and William l.. Prince,
IF Richmond, and c. W. Peehies,
Chester; one for one year to fill me
unexpired term Of H. T. Southern.
deceased, Dr.. F.. A. Drum Of Rich
mond.
The following committee Wore
named.
Committee on history-Coione' Will
liam c. Shelley, Columbia; John L.
. Reid, Norfolk. and Thomas \. DAVIS
! Lynchburg.
Committee on property-J6iin Z.
Charlcton, Thomas Whittet &"is
Frank r. Sutton, of Richmcnd; W.
liam p WcChesney, StaUntor. 80
". J.. Berkley. Norfolk.
| The newly elected grand Officer Of
The grand lodge are:
James 3. Wood, Charlottesville,
grand master.
J. Aston Cabell, Richmond, de-
| puty grand master.
Fl. X. Field, Alexandria %ranc
senior warden.
Earnest T.. Cunningham, Newport
| News, grand JUNIOR warden.
Frederick Peasants RIchh"n4.
grand treasurer.
Charles A. Nesbit, Richmond. gr& 10
| secretary.
Solomon Cutchins. Richmond
grand senior deacon.
". ". Gait, Norfolk, grand iuh.0t
deacon.
The grand master reappointed Rev.
Fl. B. Lee, D. D., Charlottesville
grand chaplain; James II. PIE.
Richmond, grand marshal; Usc;~ >.
Adams. Richmond, grand tiier; j.. Is
A. Pampin. Richmond grand rorr J.
want: A. ". Baker, Richmond. GRIND
steward.
Following the election Of ofiir>rS
the grand steward served the arnEa'
banquet, which was enjoyed by 1e
500 delegates in attendance.
Last night Acca Temple Noble e
the Mystic Shrine. under the dire
ton Of Potentate G. Jeter Jones, ho.t
is usual grand lodge" cercmGT,@-
session, ct which number OF or-'
81 town candidates were ittrodlcsi
TO the peculiar ceremonies o. en7
Shrine ard participated in the '1s''"'
feast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Wednesday, February 18th, the
she hundredth anniversary Of the
Treaty of Ghent, being legal holi-
lay, this bank will be closed.
GEO. Z. WAKEFIELD. Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

LOST-GoId ring, set with two dia-
rnonGs and red stone on King
street, between Schu.er store and
Lipp's Lunch room. Reward if re-
turned to s19 King street. 12-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK

Wednesday, February 18th, 1915,
he one hundredth anniversary of the
treaty Of Ghent, being a legal holi-
day this bank will be closed. Paper
due on that date is due and payable
Thursday, February 18th, 1915.
RICHARD NJ. GREEN, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
Mre Kate Waller Barrett. accom-

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss !'lH
Barrett, will leave for Norfolk %
morrow. where Mrs. Barrett will de-
liver ar address on international
Relations" on Tuesday night in the
ballroom Of the Lynnhaven Hotel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

IL Police Court this morning
c.orpc Jackson was fined $40 for
running policy and James Carroll ara
Alice Kits so each for nlarin& Il"
game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

Take advantage Of the low prices
offered by Howard Bros. for your
weekend shopping in the grocery
line. Cash buying means big SAVING
and YOU get the very best goods on
the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

Flowers I lay upon his grave
May wither and decay,
But fresh and green his memory
In my heart shall always stay.
By his loving daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

The London Daily Mails Rotterdam
correspondent saps he learns that 35
German soldiers were killed in oGe it
the Antwerp forts last Friday by {.
bomb dropped by British airmcn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
N MEMORlAM.

In sad but loving remembrance OF MY
dear father, JOHN A. GRIFFIN.
who died four years ago today.
February 18th, 1911
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
Ambassador Page says:

"The government of the United
States, therefore trusts that His
Maiesty's government will do all in
their power 10 restrain vessels Of
British nationality from the decep-
tive use of the flag of the United
States in the sea area defined in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12
LOCAL BREVITIES

Don't forget to go to the Lycelim Ha'!
Monday night to see tne '"''lS'le'
show
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

Mrs. Emma J. Hoffman, of Falls
Church, VA. yesterday filed suit in
Washington against the Washington
Virginia Railway Company and the
Washington Utilities Company for
$4,000 damages and costs. She al
leges that she. boarded car Of tho
defendant company in May, 1913, at
Oakton for Falls CHURCH, and paic
her fare, and that the conductor in
charge of the car attempted to force
indecent familiarities upon her by
reason Of which she became sick and
suffered great humiliation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-12

AS priest finished administering
the last sacrament to Mrs. F"2nh
Rosso, in ST. Anthony's Hospital, il.
Denver, Colo. her husband, cr,%ed
by grief, drew a revolver and began
shooting. One bullet struck nan.
Sister Liberia, another whizZed by
the head of a woman patient. and a
physician narrowly escaped. The
shooting caused a, panic. in the hos
pital, which lasted until the man was
seized and sent to the insane ward at
the county hospital. Rosso had spent
the entire day at the bedside of his
wife, who died yesterday morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-16
New. Of State Center,

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ferguson are
parents Of a seven and one-half pound
son, born Sunday night.
Joseph Anselme, who has been con-
fined to his bed since last Wednesday
with lagrippe, is slightly improved but
is still under the care Of a nurse.
Mrs. j. j. Hinsberger is somewhat
improved from an attack Of pneumonia,
but is still confined to her bed.
Clifton, the s-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. August Harrendorf, residing
one mile south of State Center, is in
critical condition, with but little
hopes of his recovery, as a result of
pneumonia. He was taken sick Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bernard, residing in
the north part Of town are both
seriously i'll. Mrs. Bernard has been
confined to her bed most of the time
for several months. and her physicians
pronounce her case cancer of the liver.
Mr.. Bernard is at the present develop
ing case of pneumonia.
Mrs. George Meyer and Mrs. John
Hartman are confined to their homes
with serious cases of iasripps.