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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
FIRES FATAL SHOT
Policeman William A. Ferguson Com
mits Suicide This Morning

William A. Ferguson, one of the
most popular members OF the Alex
andria police force, shot and instant
ly killed himself shortly after ten
o'clock this morning at his residence
219 south Pitt street. He was in his
bedroom at the time Of the shooting
and was alone. A few minutes pre-
vious he had been talking with his
wife and daughter and gave no init
nation that he was about to take his
life.
The fatal shot was fired from Ills
police revolver, the bullet taking eff
feet in the brain just behind and
above the right ear. His death must
have been instantaneous.
Mr.. Ferguson has been confined to
his home for several days. For the
past four years he has been a suf-
ferer from bright's disease and lat
terlv his condition has become more
acute. 1t is thought that his physical
condition preyed upon his mind and
that he was temporarily insane at
the time he did the shooting.
He had been a member OF the po-
lice force for % years. Several times
he had been offered promotions but
always refused to become candidate
for the higher offices. Two years ago
he was placed in charge of police
Headquarters as station keeper. He
was a man of pleasing personality,
courteous and obliging to all with
whom he came in contact and an eX-
cellent police officer. He was un-
iversally liked by the members OF the
force and the public generally who
will sincerely regret his unfortunate
demise.
He was SO years old and is surviv-
ed by his wife, two sons, William anc
German Ferguson, of this city, and
one daughter. Mrs. ]. T. Martin. He
was a member of the Odd Fellows.
and the Red Men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
ITALY SEXES GERMAN CARGO
Munitions Hidden Under Ordinary
Goods On Bayern

Naples.;.. June 12-The German
steamer Bayern, which has been in
termed in this port since last Au-
Italian authorities.
A thorough search of her cargo
was made. Hidden under ostensible
goods of no particular Importance
were field guns, machine guns and
several aeroplanes. AS none of this
war material was mentioned in the
ships papers the customs authorities
seized it all.
The Bayern sailed from Hamburg
several days before the opening OF
histilities between Austria and Serbia
She put into Naples and remained
here for safety.
The German Government tried re-
peatedly to obtain possession of hel
cargo, but permission to remove thi:
always was refused by the Italian
i authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
TUG DEFIANCE ABLAZE.
Threatened With Destruction off the
Virginia Capes.

With sits engine room .ablaze, the
tug Defiance, commanded by Capt.
Jack Bensten, and owned by the P.
Dougherty Company, of Baltimore,
had narrow escape from being de-
stroyed off the Virginia Capes early
yesterday morning. The heroic eff
forts of the tugs crew assisted by
the fishing steamers Dorothy. Wach-
ter, Essex and Waldo Newcomer
saved the vessel, which was later
towed into Norfolk.
The fire started at 7:15 o'clock yes,
terday morning in the after part OF
the engine room.
Captain Bensten, fearing that the
fire would get beyond control, signal
led with the tugs whistle to tht
fishing steamers which were nearb!
and with their assistance got the fir,
under control. The damage to tn
Defiance is not serious and is con
fined to the engine room and t h
cabin.
The Defiance comes to Alexandra
occasionally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
UNITED STATES IS
READY FOR ACTION
Wilson Preparing to Handle
Perplexing Mexican
Situation
NOT TO LEAVE BORDER
Summary Action Will be Taken
Against Execution of Two Ameri-
cans Recently Convicted.

Washington, June 12-Possible in
reference by local Mexican officials
along the border with plans OF the
Red Cross to distribute through
American consular officers and its
own agencies food supplies to fam
inc threatened Mexican people is the
reason for orders from the War De.
partment to delay the departure of
three regiments from the border to
the Philippines.
The American troops cannot cross
the border without instructions from
Washington, but in view of the pos
sibility of resistance by the Mexican
officials, the War Department intends
to have at hand means to enforce
any instructions that may be given
by President Wilson.
The American consul at Juarez has
been instructed to insist that no sum
mary measures be taken by Mexican
officials against George Marks anu
S. Franklin, under death sentence fol
alleged circulation of counterfeit mo
ney. The consular reports the men
"presumably" Americans, have been
found guilty by military court. He
was instructed to insist that the eN'
scution be stayed until the State De-
partment examine the evidence.
Washington, June !2-With th'
German situation in abeyance Tor
pr obably fortnight, the Admins
tration today turned its attention tc
affairs in Mexico. Within ten days o.
two weeks, according to reliable re-
ports. some definite action supple
menting President Wilson's warning
to the various factions in Mexico tc
compose their differences" will be
forthcoming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
AUTOMOBILE FATALITIES
:
Driver Looking Back At Road Map
;. When Car Hit Curve

White Plains, N. Y, June l2-Mrs
Ida Vinton Friedley, of 61O Locust
street, Philadelphia, was instantly
killed at Cross River, near here yes
terday and her Chauffeur, Duncan
McInnis, received injuries from which
he died later, when the car contain
ing them left the roadway at curve
and turned turtle down an embank-
ment. Miss Elizabeth Martin, who
was with Mrs. Friedley in the ton
neau, was injured, but not seriously.
McInnis was looking over his shoul-
der at a road map which Mrs. Fried
lev was consulting and apparently
did not notice the curve ahead.
Baltimore, June 12-Douglas H..
Thomas, Jr., one of the most proml'
nent architects in the country and the
SON of Douglas H. Thomas, president
of the Merchants Mechanics Natlo'
nal Bank, was killed instantaneousIy
about 1 O'CLOCK yesterday morning
when his automobile turned over IN
70 a ditch on Bellona avenue, about
three quarters of mile from Charles
Street avenue. Mr.. Thomas skull wa:
fractured at the base of the oraif
and he was pinned under his car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
FORCING BACK! !! (!
AUSTRO-GERMANS
6. -
Muscovites, jim Statement,
Say They Took 1000
Prisoners
LEMBERG RELIEVED
Invaders Driven Back Upon Dniester
NO Fresh Attempts of Teutons
to Invest City Expected.

Petrograd, June 11-Under heavy
pressure from the Russian left wing
General Linsingen's Austro-German
army that attempted to move on Lem
berg from the south is being rolled
back all along the Dniester. An of
fetal statement today reports the
capture of 1000 Austro-Germans in
battle at Ottynia,. twelve miles
southeast of Stanislau.
The war office admits the evacua-
ton of Stanislau by the Russians.
1t was explained that to shorten the
Russian line and concentrate for an
effective defense of Lemberg, the Ssav
army that operated against Bukowina
was withdrawn from the river Pruth
district and moved in northwester-
ly direction toward Stryj.
Reinforced by the Bukowina force
the Russians under General lvanoft
hurled themselves against General
Linsingen'S line, driving the enemy
back upon the Dniester and then ac-
across the river. Until the Autro-
Germans received re-enforcements no
fresh attempt to reach Lemberg from
the south is expected here.
West of Shawl on Thursday night
and Friday, the enemy renewed ms
determined attacks on a line extend
ing from the village of Konjilacera-
kivo to Einoraitsy," says the official
statement. Tho Germaps We're re.
peatedly thrown back, leaving piles
of dead and wounded on our trench
fronts.
Petrograd, June 12.-Thousands
of workmen, singing the Russian
national anthem, paraded the streets
of Moscow, attacking and destroying
practically all German shops, factor
les and residences Dispatches to-
day said that household goods and
furniture were thrown out Of the
residences ,and's stocks in German
stores demolished.
The Moscow authorities wired here
that the. outbreak was due to indig-
nation over the use of poisonous gas
bombs by the Germans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
GERMAN SECRET SERVICE.
Prominent Teuton Implicated i
Lusitania Conspiracy

Lusitania Conspiracy
New York, June: e;%:'11TInformation
gathered by Federal agents and
United States Attorney Marshall
shows that the atfidavits Of Gustav
Stahl and others submitted to the
State Department to, prove that th'
Lusitania was warship were pro
cured through operations of the Ger
man secret service. Evidence impll.
eating as conspirator a prominent
member of the German secret service
group in the United States may be
acted upon next week. and this arrest
may be only one of several that arc
regarded as likely.
As a result Of the investigation IN
to the activities of Stahl and his IN
stigators the Federal government Is
now pretty thoroughly informed a:
to the German secret service opera
tions, which were begun soon. alte'
the war. These operations lead oi
rectly to the office Of Capt. Boyed
naval attache of the German En-
bassy at II Broadway. Proof is nov
in tbe hands of the authorities tina
:; the plan for the affidavit regarding
the Lusitania originated n the othc
of oBy-Ed, though this information
NAV never be acted upon in view o
; the CAPTAINS official position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
GERMAN JINGOEs,
Americans in British Ships Entering
the War Zone Must Take
tho Risk.


Amsterdam, June PA dlspatch
from Berlin to the Kolnische Volks-
~e'' COWS. :'Sdr
"Without doubt Mr.. Lansing, IN
comparison with Mr.. Bryan, is a man
of very sharp tone, but the German
nress will do we'll not to inquire too
anxiously whether he is man OF
sharp or of peaceful tone.
"Our submarine war will not cease
on that account. If American ships
or Americans in British ships enter
the war zone they must, despite MI
Lansing and President Wilson, take
the risk involved in such voyage
| America can claim the right to Judge
neutrals' rights only when she her
self maintains neutrality. Such wa;
not the case under the pacific. Mr.
Bryan and probably will be just as
little the case under the internationa
law expert, Mr.. Lansing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
HIT BY BIG STORM.

Serious Damage in Parkersburg IN
Three Minutes.
Parkersburg, w. Va, June Il
One of the most terrific storms ever
known here visited the city at three
o'clock yesterday afternoon, partially
wrecking the electric power plant,
putting the street car system out OF
business, tearing roofs off number
of buildings, uprooting many large
trees and blowing many windows out
i'of business houses and residences
Railroad traffic over the Baltimore
and Ohio Bridge was checked for a
time owing to a large tree being
blown on the approach of the
bridge. All of the damage was done
in less than three minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
TO THE OWNERS OF DOGS,

As required by law, notice Is given
to owners of dogs to take out the
required license for owning or har-
boring dogs. The licens is 'Sl.aO),
One Dollar and Fifty cents, to be
paid to the City Auditor on or be-
fore July 1915. After that date q
fine of, from 5000 three to $4,000
FIVE dollars can be imposed or the ow,
ners or harborers of each unlicens-
ed dog. The Police force have beer
instructed to report delinquents.
THOMAS A. FISHER, Mayor.
ie 10-10t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

1850 MEN INVOLVED
Every Surface and Elevated Line in
the Windy City Said to be Affect
ed in Proposed Walkout.

Chicago, June I'D. Mahon, presi-
dent of the Amalgamated .Associa-
ton OF Street Railway and Electric
Employees, after two hous' confer
ence with the heads of the local un-
ions yesterday, declared the only
thing that would prevent a strike OF
the l4,500 employees Of the surface
and elevated railroads Sunday would
be positive assurance of substan-
tial increases of pay and improved
working conditions.
Mahm came here, from Detroit
at the request of Mayor Thompson
and a final conference with the>Mayor'
will be held today. The strike, which
was to have gone into effect at y
o'clock last night. was postponed un-
I'll after the conference at the re-
quest of Mahon.
"My presence in Chicago in no way
removes the danger Of strike, SAID
Mahon. "Mayor Thompson must IN
form me today that the men Will
he pivcn Il substantial wage increase
or | shall not interfere with the de-
termination of the men to strike.
Union officials have expressed
themselves as opposed to any arbi-
tration. One high official Of the sur
face mer's union, said the subject Oh
arhitratiur1 wouii not enter future
discussions. ElEt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
AT THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. John L. Allison, d. d.
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, will preach at Herni'aG.
Va, tomorrow by appointment OF
the Potomac Presbytery. He vii!
also preach the installation sermon
of the Rev. F. L. Harper, pastor-elect
of the churches at Florsi and Aide
At the morning service Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church here the
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, D. d., will preach
and at the evening service the pulpit
will be occupied by the Rev. George
w. Crabtree, prison evangelist OF
the Home Missions Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
NOTICE.

| have purchased for the season
the hotel belonging to ". E. Dixon
near Marshall Hall, Md, and will
take in summer boarders by the day
or week and will also furnish coun-
try meals to transient boarders.
S-1wk. MRS. L. A. PAUL'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

GUNS UPON FLAT CARS
Running Up and Down
Railroad Track Sweeping West
Bank of River Is0nsa.

Rome, June 12-Three Italian ar
mics are closing in upon Goritz, capi-
tai of the Austrian province of that
name, and fierce battle is now rag.
ing west of the city upon ten-mile
front
The city is being shelled by Italian
batteries stationed north of Mossa
The Austrians are replying from a
hill directly north Of the town and
from strongly fortified positions at
the bridgehead of the Isonzo.
Bersaglierl forces, which occupied
Gradisca, are pressing north and are
attempting to cross the river neal
Rubbia and attack Goritz on the flank.
The Austrians have mounted small
guns on fiat cars and are rushing
them up and down the railway on
the east bank of the Isonzo, sweeping
the west bank with hot fire.
Six miles northwest of Goritz an
other Italian force is attempting to
cross the river and descend upon the
city from the north. Enemy guns on
Monte Sano are shrapnelling the 1tal-
ian forces and shelling their pontoons
The battle around PLAYA has continu-
or for several days, with the Aus
trians stubborn}y resisting.
Cologne, Germany; June 12- The
correspondent of the Cologne Gazette
attached to the Austrian army head
quarters in the south says in dis
patch that the first considerable bat
tie of the war with Italy, has been
fought in the region of the lsonzo
River. and that it resulted favorably
to the Austrians.
The Italians attacked Gorilla, Ora
disca and Monfalcone supporting. their
advance with artillery fire from piece
of large and small caliber. The ltal-
ian advance, the correspondent says,
was checked by the Austrian fire or
their flank.
Lugano, Switzerland, June 12-ln-
formation has been received hero
from Italian sources that Italy has
made an agreement with her Allies
as to the extent of her offensive cam
| paign. According to this information
which lacks official confirmation, the
Italian government has undertaken tt
! conduct operations of character
which will compel Austria and Ger
many to bring up and keep engaged
an army of 100000 men.
Italian operations have not beer
| carried to the point necesltating TIT
use by the central empires of an ar
nv of such size, bit it is expected
the development of the Italian cam
psign, beginning with the heav!
fighting along the Isonzo River VII
compel Italy's opponents to relnforc
their armies largely.
The immediate italian objective
,ro Trent Trieste, and Villach, tn
provincial capital of Carinthia'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
WOULD PURGE HIMSELF
Bryan Issues Appeal to- Hyphenated
Germans And Tells of Wilson's
Intentions

William Jennings Bryan started out
last night in an effort to purge him.
self of treachery against his CHIEF
and doubtful patriotism toward ms
country.
To do this he issued a remarkable
"appeal" to the hyphenated Germans
it will be remembered that Presi-
dent Wilson in his Philadelphia speech
had knocked the hyphen out Of Anne
ican citizenship-and then started
out to tell in advance just what the
President intends to do in regard to
Great Britain.
He announced definitely that Presi-
dent Wilson intends to insist upon
observance of the rights of our ship
ping on the part of Great Britain,
a tipping of the diplomatic hand OF
this government which cannot but
embarrass it in it's dealings both with
Great Britain and Germany, and
which was evidently perpetrated by
Mr.. Bryan-still under the thinly
yelled guise of supporting the Presi-
dent by forcing him to do something
against his iudgment-in the hope
that it might influence the German
foreign office in its reception oi
President Wilson'S note of yesterday.
That the deluge of criticism which
met, first, Mr.. Bryan's resignation
under fire, and, second his Judas
like statement published; yesterday
has had its effect is to be seen from
the statement contained in his zap,
peaP to German-Americans. In this
announcement he indorses every
stand and principle which the Presi-
dent supports, reiterates much that
the President said in explaining II
his last note why it was Impossible
to submit the Lusitania matter t.
international arbitration, and then
having laboriously hoisted himself to
the high plane taken by the President
thuds to earth again by supporting
the Bernstorf- -Dernburg-von Jagow
contention that the United states
separate passengers from ammunl-
tion cargoes.
After painstakingly and clearly
setting out the rights of the Unltes
States and showing how fagrantly
rights have been violated, he gracl-
ously offers to surrender all these
rights to a bloodmad power.
But Mr.. Bryan's desire to lighter
the stainoof treachery on his mantle
was not 50 great as his. fanatic zeal
BUSINESS in,the cause nearest his hear
the prevention of war-so ne
foundered further into the mire by
disclosing, secrets of the Cabinet
room and making palpable bid to
German sentiment in this country tc
get behind him in starting. back
fire behind the President. In, order
to play no favorites, Mr.. Bryan wants
the back-fre behind the foreign ofii'
ce, too. Indicating his intimate gras!
of the mental operations of the wal
lords in Berlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of expressing
our heartfelt thanks to many frinedis
for their thoughtful acts and express
sions of sympathy during the sorrow
which has come over our home by
the death. of our son, Harry Head.
Respectfully,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

Deeds were placed on record today
from C. S. Taylor Burke to Thomas
NJ. Dunbar transferring l3 acres of
land in the northeastern section OF the
city. and from C. S. Taylor Burke to
Max Rosenfeld transferring row OF
brick houses on the, north side OF
Duke street between Payne and, West
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

At the First Baptist Church to-
morrow the home department and
the cradle roll will hold special exer-
cises at 9 o'clock, and at g. o'clock the
regular Children's Day services will
be held. TIE pastor, the Rev. w
F. Watson. D. D., will preach at II
o'clock on christianity of Great
Experience"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
JUNIOR DAY At >ss. MARY's
Well Rendered Program of Exers!sll
Yesterday Afternoon E

Yesterday Afternoon
The following program was credit
ably rendered by the Juniors of ST.
| Mary's Academy at $50 o'clock
| yesterday.
Hey, Diddle, Diddle. Victor HAM
merel.
Humorous chorus, Minim Singing
Class.
Awarding of Prizes in primary and
grammar grades. Saint Mary's AS
sembly Hall.
Parade to Saint Mary's campus.
Columbia the Gem Of the Ocean,
ID. T. Shaw, Junior Glass in Physical
Education.
Swedish Game, Bluebell.
Danish, Dance of Greeting
Swedish, l see You.
Danish, Seven Jumps.
Swedish, Chimes of Dunklrk.
Swedish, Kulldansen.
Swedish, Gustaf's Skal.
Exercises with dumbells.
Danish game, We are the Girlles'
Parade to Saint Joseph's Campus.
With Sword and Lance, H. Starke.
Old French Dance-NVll Century.
Mozart.
English, May Pole Dance, BluH
King Hal.
Preceding the exercises the follow
ing awards were made:
Prizes for perfect attendance IN
the Junior Department awarded to:
Margaret Barrett, Mildred Ewala'
Charlotte Thomas, Catherine Ewald'
Lillian Thomas, John Kelly, Stafford
Kelly, May McWiliams.
Prizes for correct Department IN
the Junior Boarding Department
awarded to Catherine Grace, Edlth
Hall.
Prizes for Scholarship in the Junior
Grades awarded to Kathleen Quinn,
Ester McClintock, Florence Harkns:
Josephine Ramage, Juanita McIi'n-
took, Catherine Grace.
Prizes for Roll of Eoncr awarded
to Constance Ponnet, Eleanor Me-
Gahey, Dorothy Nugent, Louise Rob
inson, Iona Duncan, Kitty Crllly, FL
IA league, Margaret Wibert, Florence
Harkirs, Esther Thomas. Rosci!a
Burke, Margaret Nugent, Virginia
Richardson, F,sthe- McClintock'
.Tuanita McClintock, Hilda Norris,
Kathleen Quinn.
Prizes for attendance awarded TO;
Elizabeth Hart, Elenor Nugcnt,
Agnes Donaldson, Ruth Simms, Jen-
ME Cook, Naomi Schwarzmann,
Agnes Sweeney, Alma Brooks, Ethel
McCuen. Elsie Devers, Margaret
Whitestone. Genevieve Adams, Ruth
Nagel, Georganna Lash. Pear! Har-
rington, Ruth Morgan, Mary Hayes
Geraldine Davis, Helen Cook, Anna
Cook, May Brock. Helen Roland,
: Catherine Hoy, Iona Duncan, Viz
: ginia Fannon, Regina Fannon,
Eleanor McGahey, Eula Pluck
EFT, Emma Hubbard, Agnes
Murphy, Imogen Crilly, Dorothy Nj
| gent, Gladys Gaines, Anna Kelly
| Margaret Forsyth, Margaret Wibert
Agnes Franey, Florence Harkins
Hazel Grown, Catherine Grace, Mar
garet Nugent. Frances Franey, Ger
! aldjne Backenheimer, Florence Hooper,
Annie Flynn, Villa Kennedy, Laura
Nugent, Dorothy Grace, Ethel Col
lins. Gladys Crown, Courtney Nu-
gent, Florence Kelly, Catherine Muir
ply, Eloise Monroe, Catherine Fair
fax, Alma Gaines, Emily Lannon
Dorothy Harrington, Ruth McW'l'
| liams, Margaret Beckwith, Dorothy
Ewald, Mary Aitcheson. Courtney
Sullivan, Francis Quigley, Paul Dill
ger, Raymond Lash, Reynolds Will
liams. Emmit Kelly, Noel Lynn, Wal
lace LYNN. Charles Lynn.
, --O----
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

Rev. II. w. Hodge will have charge
of the quarterly meeting services at
the Free Methodist Church, 424 S.
Lee street, and will preach at 8 p. m
on Friday and Saturday, and at II
a. m. at p. m. on Sunday, and
conduct love feast at 2:30 p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

LosT-Between the corner of Cam
eron and Washington streets to
the market this morning, pair of
glasses. Finder please return to
709 Cameron street, and receive
reward. l2-3t,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12
LOCAL BREVITIES

Hill Carter Beverly, aged -, son
Of Robert Beverly, OF Essex county,
Va died at Blacksburg College yes
terdav. The deceased was wen
known in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

Children's Day services will be
held tomorrow morning at II o'clock
by the scholars of the Sunday School
of Trinity Methodist Church. The
pastor, the Rev L. M. Ferguson,
will preach at o'clock on Leaders
Rebuked."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-12

A special train will leave here to-
morrow afternoon at 30 o'clock to
convey the members of. R. E. Lee
Camp of Confederate Veterans anc
the women's auxiliaries to Arlington.