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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
ATTACKED BY ASSASSIN
Premier of Bulgaria Has Narrow
Escape From Bullet

London. March 2l-Premicr RADIOS
lavoff of Bulgaria was attacked BY a
would-be assassin while riding in ar
open carriage in the streets of Sofia
Sunday, according to dispatches from
both Rome and Paris this afternoon.
A postal .employe named lvanoit
fired two shots at RadoSlavoff, it was
stated. The first bullet went wild. The
second wounded the prime minister's
coachman. Before lvanoff could fire
again student sprang upon him and
disarmed him. The premier escaped
unhurt.
The Bulgarian premier is one of the
dominating figures in Balkan politics.
Rome dispatches four days ago're-
ported that number of bombs were
found under the Bulgarian ;; royal
palace at Sofia and that several ar
rests were made 1t was rumored IN
foreign capitals that an attempt was
made on the life of Gar Ferdinand of
Bulgaria two weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
AIURDER AND SUICIDE.
=
Former Sweetheart Wanted Bride to
T., Elope With Him,

Butler. Pa = March 2l-BesauSc hi:
former sweetheart, a bride Of two
weeks, refused to elope, Alexander
10th tailor, employed in Pittsburgh,
shot and killed Stephen Peters, he;
father-in- law, and julius Peters. her
husband; seriously wounded the bride
and committed suicide in the home Of
Stephen Peters farmer, near Peters
vile. Sunday.
Mrs. Theresa Peters. wife Of Ju-
Illus, has bullet wounds in the arms
and head. Her condition is critical.
News of the tragedy spread when
Mrs. Peters, bleeding ran two miles
without shoes through snow to the
farm of Casper ehl,where she fell
unconscious after telling Fehl, ale
killed my father-in-aw and husband
On Sunday afternoon 10th appear.
ed at the Peters home. The young
WO1lutl anu HcI lblnei -IlI-id" "GiS it
the kitchen. julius Peters was sleep
ing in an adjoining room having been
employed at night 10th greeted the
two in the kitchen and after chatting
a while called Mrs. Peters to his side
10th asked her if she would leave her
husband and oro with him Mrs Peters
walked away intending to call her
husband.
Stephen Peters ordered 10th to
leave. As 10th arose from his chair
he drew revolver and shot Peters
dead. Mrs. Peters ran tc her husband
room where 10th shot the young man
as he lay in bed, fired three bullets
at Mrs. Peters and then sent one into
his own head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
GIVEN JAIL. SENTENCES.
Colonial Beach Saloon Keepers Must
Serve Terms.

Despite the representations OF in
terceding friends and counsel that
the prisoners are in poor health and
unable to stand confinement. Cover
nor Stuart declined to pardon f.. II.
Costenbader and NJ walter DeAtley
saloonkeepers, who were given jail
sentences and ordered to pay fines fol-
lowing their conviction on the charge
of violating the liquor laws at Col
onial Beach, Westmoreland county.
The arrest and conviction Of the two
saloonkeepers followed a vigorous
campaign against Irregularities at
Colonial Beach, conducted by Attor-
ney-General Pollard, at the Govern
or's direction. Costenbader was sen
fenced to serve sixty days in jail ana
pay a fine of $3.50, while DeAtiey was
given a twenty-day jill sentence and
ordered to pay fine of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
FORMER SLAVE HEADS LIST
President Harrison Gives Medals tt
More Employees

Birmingham. Ala, March III
Heading the list of one hundred and
forty-siX employees on the Blrmng'
ham. and Mobile division of the South
err Railway Company who have been
in the service over twenty-five years
and who were today given medals for
loyalty, the presentation being made
personally by President Fairfax Har-
rison was Taylor Parlman, colored,
Zimmerman in the shops at Selma,
Alabama, whose service. dates from
1858. when as a, slave he was owned
by the Alabama and Tennessee River
Railroad Company, which is now a
part of the Southern, Mobile Divi-
sion.
Medals were presented to employees
of all ranks, among -them being Z
General Freight Agent a General
Superintendent. two Division Super
intendentS, and two Assistant Di"i-
sion Counsels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
rs PEACE IN SIGHT?
Received in Galveston
From London Causes Fluiter
IT

Galveston. Tex. March 2l-"lmmc-
diate peace is in sight" Is one sen
tence in cablegram roceived yes
terday from London by Calves
ton shipping firm, caneelling arrange
ments made for chartering consl'
derahle amount Of tonnage. It is un'
derstood that negotiations for char
terine a number of small vessels Tor
the handling of lumber had been prac-
tically closed when the cabiegram
came cancelling the agreement.
The firms involved in the transac-
zion are of high standing. The per.
son giving out the cablegram de-
clined to give the names Of the con-
Germs for publication. Well Informed
circles here say there is no reason to
doubt the sincerity of the London lrm
in the belief regarding peace
New York, March 2l-Shipplng
men evidence lively interest in re-
ports from Galveston that tonnage ar
rancements had been Cancelled there
by the receipt of cable dispatch from
a prominent London chartering firm
which gave as its reason that "lmme-
diatc peace is in sight in Europe"
Members of large shipping firms
here said, however, that no word
of a conlirmatory character had been
received in New York. and that no
cancellations had been made here.
Washington March. 2l--Nothing is
known here about the latest peace
reports, and official Washington is in
clincd to believe they arc simply al
aftermath to the statement made by
Alexandra Ribot, minister of finance
on Saturday in the French chamber
of deputies that the end Of the wal
is at last in sight.
A press report from Galveston. Tex.
stating that a Galveston shipping
firm had received word from Lordon
that immediate peace was in sight
dcfcd explanation either at the White
House or at the State Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
.Muscovites Capture Bridge
Head After Six Months
Struggle
RETREAT ADMITTED
Evacuation Followed Renewal OF Russ
Artillery Fire in The Trenches Re-
Gently

Berlin, March 2l-Austrian troops
have evacuated thcUscieczo bridge
head and trenches northwest, after
defending the positions for six months
against Russian attacks, the Aus
trian war office admits.
The position has been battered into
heap OF ruins by heavy pounding Of
Russian artillery in recent fighting.
The bridgchcad position lies on the
south bank of the Dnicster. thirty
eight miles norwest OF CZcrnowitz,
and has been the scene Of desperate
fighting.
"Thc Russians, in the morning, had
succeeded in blasting breach 800
yards widc," said the Austrian waf
Office statement.
Nevertheless, our soldiers, though
attacked by cight-fold superior forces
still held their positions, in spite Of all
losses during seven hours of the most
violent infantry and artillery fire.
",At 5 p. m. Colonel Planck decided
tn cvacuate. He totally destroyed the
trench position Small dctachmcntS.
with wounded gained the south ban;
fthe Dniester in boats but soon the
concentrated fire Of the enemy made
it impossible to cross the river.
"Thc Austrians sappers and dr;-
gons, not wanting to surrender, had no
chance but tc Ggi3s g5ata 't|n ~ t.1s
north bank. of the Dniestcr through
the town OF Uscieszva, which wa:
strongly occupied by the Russians,
and joined the Austrian troops cstab-
lshcd on the heights north of Zalc-
yc2yki.
'"The march through the cncmy's
position succeeded. Under cover of
mght Colonel Planck led his troops tc
the Austrian vansqard$ northwest OF
ZalcyzczRi' where they arrived on Mon
day morning"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
ROUMANIA AND THE WAR
Believed Country is lbout TO ,Aban'
don Her Neutrality

Athens, March 2l--Thc impression
prevails in high political circles at
Athens that Roumania shortly WI!
abandon her policy Of neutrality in
favor of the entente allies.
Should Roumaria enter the wal
Greek officials would be5placed in an
embarrassing position, the force OF
which already, is felt. Military repre-
sentatives' of the entente allies 10 not
disguise the. fact that at present they
have no, need for GREECE and do not
desire 10 assume responsibility for
maintenance and equipment of the
Greek army unless they'ar assured
dcfnitcly>of cooperation in the event
of an allied offensive in Macedonia.
The course of the fighting at Yer
dun has produced marked impress
sion on even the most determined non
and the royal press
is changing its tone in regard 10 the
participation Of Greece in the war.
The feeling Of allied diplomatistS
seem to be that if Greece desires to
enter the war now she will have tc
do so on her own initiative, and with
no conditions with respect to terri
torial compensation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
ALEXANDRIANS ATTEND.
More than Fifty at Ceremonial ses-
sion of Almas Temple.

sion of Almas Temple.
More than 50 .Alexandrians attend
ed the ceremonial session of Almas
Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
at the National Theatre in Washing
ton last night.
Potentate Estes received the un-
stinted applause and congratulations
of the entire membership of Almas
Temple for the wonderful new life he
has put into Washington shrlnedom.
With the generous assistance of two
,commitsees-.the .tH5cara' and the
"bulls't tPotentate Estes presented
to the nobility. of Almas Temple, 1O2
candidates who were taken with the
caravan on its very special journey
across the hot sands of mecca.
1t was stated by some. who spoke
with authority that the. stunts ana
tests for the candidates were the most
original ever. introduced in a cere-
monial, and that the ritualistic part
of the ceremonial was beyond words
for real dramatic worth. Following
the ceremonial the vast assembfage OF
Shriners witnessed a high-class vaud-
eville proeram: given by the best tai
ent from, the present caste of the,.lo
cal theaters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
pLEN:F0R hfERDERERS
Governor Of. North :caroIiita !sesicgcd
by Womcn's Clubs

Raleigh, N. c., March 2l--Formai
petitions to;commutc to life imprison-
mcnt the death sentence imposed upon
Mrs. lda.y Bail,:.Warten. and Samuel
Preston Christy for the murder in
Wins oa-Salc,n in Tol4 Of RI War
len;. the, Woman's, husband have been
Jrcsented' 'to >Govei:nor Craig: q
Mrs. Warren is the first woman
ever sentenced to death by cleetrocu-
ton j IS this. State and because of }hel
sex Womer,'s clubs, other organiza:
tions and individuals :throaghout; the
country. have flooded the governors
Office with petitions for clemency in
her behalf
Governor Craig, who is. expected to
rendes his decision before the end Of
the week. has declared he will con-
slider the eases on their merits and ig-
more all other: influences that might
be brought to bear. Mrs; Warren and
Christy are sentenced to be executed
March 81.
After the conviction Of the couple
an appeal was taken to the. State SUI
prtme Court on the ground that the
prisoners right under the fifth
amendment to the constitution of the
United States had been abridged i"
that their confessions admitted at the
trial had been obtained under duress
The Supreme Court affirmed the de-
cision. Of the lower court and Mrs.
Warren and Christy were sentenced to
be: executed on March 81. An appeal
later TO Chief Justice Clark of the
State Supreme Court, for a writ Of
error in order that the case might be
taken TO the Supreme Court, of the
United States Vas denied. A simila,
appeal to CHEF Justice White of the
Supreme Court Of the United State:
also was denied The governor las
month granted tie prisoners respit
to March. .'5i 8 in .eeder that -counse
might. prepare petitions for esacutiv
cIeIneTCSs .-As,-..c<.> g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
HCRRYlNG AFTER VILLA
American Troopers Will Soon be in
Action With Mexican Bandit

FL paso Tex. March 2l-Amerlc2n
troopers may soon be in action against
the Mexican bandits led by F'an-
cisco Villa.
Col. George Dodd'< cavalry is re-,
ported today to be hurrying from
Cruises toward Namiquipa to re-en-
force Carranza troops under Colonel
Cano, engaged in fierce running
fight with the outlaws.
Following its record-br-akins ride
from Hachita, Dadt's cavalry is re-
ported making another forced march
TO aid the Carran2istas in cutting of
the flight Of the Eillistas.
Encircled by Carranza and Aperi.
can forces, Villa is making desPe~
gate effort to reach the Santa Clara
canyon in the Guerrero mountains,
twenty miles east Of NamiquiP2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
GAN lPAY- TAXES
!. .I5WITH COUPONS
Large Sum Of Money Due
State of Virginia Will
Be Collected
AN ECHO OF THE PAST
Judgment Outstanding Against Real
Estate-Auditor Moore Told to
Force Payments.

Richmond, March 2l-There is due
the State of Virginia some $4,000
which has been hanging back for
many, many years-away back when
the use of coupons-the "cut worms
of the treasury"-were used by GER
tain shrcwd fnanciers to pay the tax
es they owed the State.
The coupons were taken from the
old State bonds, the State being nm
able to pay the interest on the same,
and they were rendered for the tax-
es. The State finally got through a
bill which put an end to this prac-
tice, so that coupons were not recog-
niZed.
However. during the litigation, the
State forced all persons who had ten
dered the coupons to prove their gen.
uineness. Then the State proceeded
to get judgment against the persons
who rendered the coupons. These
judgments have never been satisfied.
The last session of the Legislature
passed law which provides for the
employment by the Auditor Of Pub
lie Accounts Of Il man to see to it
that the judgment unpaid are settled
in full. The State offers to go so fai
that the coupons will now be received
in the payment of taXes-but they
must be the identical coupons that the
State rejected when fist rendered.
One effect or this Work viii Ge to
place clouds on the title Of Il vast
amount of real estate. for where the
same has been sold and the State has
gotten judgment, even years and
wears back the real estate is liable
FOR the taxes, unless it be shown that
purchase has been made by innocent
persons. The law requires the docket
ing ;of all judgment, and if this has
been done by the court clerks the
lefense cannot set up the claim of i,-
nocent purchase.
Auditor Moore says he does not
know just the amount of taxes due
the State by reason of Judgments
which have been obtained. He was
confident that it would reach S+0,ooO
or more, and when the records are
consulted it may be that much in en-
cess of that sum is due.
Examiners of records will have Il
good deal to do under the provisions
of this act, which will become a law
at the expiration Of ninety days. Tit
ties to property may be upset and
there may be some who will have
to pay to clear titles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Billy Klein and His Baby Dolls Make
Distinct Hit

With the rise Of the curtain last
night at the New Opera House Bill y
Klein. the popular comedian. and i5cb
Nugent, the funny Dutchman kept IN"
large and enthusiastic audience in /,
continuous uproar Of laughter from
start to finish. Coupled with the
clean and excellent comedy the chorus
is clever, we'll costumed and arc gooa
and the attraction one OF the best III
Musical Tabloid. The great hit with
the show is the Greater City -Four a
quartette Of comedy and harmony
singers which, in it self is worth the
price of admission.
The mpersonation Of John Philip
Sousa by Mr. Klein and the %German''
band are exceptionally clever. As
an extra added attraction on Thursday
night there will be four big 'yaude-
Vile acts in conjunction with the, reg
ular show which will be q rare treat
to the patrons.
The feature picture for tonightywlli
be Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Drew in 4
five reel; drama entitled ::Playins
Dead. There will also be a complete
change of program tomorrow night
when the feature photo-play will be
a big 5 reel mystery drama Of the
Selig company entitled THE Circular
Staircase" introducing Stella RoZetto
and Guy Oliver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

The members of the two Hebrew
congregations of this city gave a
masked ball in connection with the
feast of Purim at the Elks' Auditor
ium last night, which proved to be
one of the most enjoyable affairs of
the season. Refreshments were serv-
ed during the evening and prizes
were awarded for the best masks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
SLAYER OF ALLEN !. \
LODGED IN JAIL
Will McGraw, Who Killed
The Clansman is Taken
to Roanoke
WILL BE KEPT THERE
Sheriff Refuses to Comment "n Rc.
port of High Feeling in Carroll
County at Present.

Roanoke, Va. March 2l-Will Nc
Graw, alleged blockader, whs shot
and killed Jasper Allen, last Of the
Carroll County clansmen, near Mount
Airy, n. c.. on Saturday, was brought
here yesterday from GalaS. Va, by
Sheriff Edwards, of Carroll County.
Because of alleged hostility on the
part Of some Of Aliens friends, the
sheriff had taken his prisoner from,
Hillsville to Galax on horseback, over
tortuous mountain road. McGraw.
! who surrendered to the sheriff, will
be held here pending his hearing III
| April at Hillsvile. He has announced
that he will plead self-defcnse.
The trouble with Allen occurred
early Saturday morning at road
house five miles from Mt. Airy, en-
the Virginia North Carolina line. Nc
Graw used .38-caliber revolver
shooting the clansn,an once ip the
hip. ard killing him with bullet
through the brain. McGraw received
deep cut on the head in fist fight
which preceded the shooting.
When he had killed Allen. McGraw
went to his home in Carroll County
and informed his family. A confer
leuce between members Of his house
hold resulted in the decision to sur
rerder and enter plea sf self-de-
fense. 4 member of the family tele-
pI,oued The sheriff al ;lilsyiile early
Sunday morning and the latter ip-
mediately went to the home and tsok
McGraw in custody.
|, In reply to questions. McGra~ said:
II had to do what did. y
! Asked about report that feeling
is running high in Carroll County.
Sheriff EdwaMs refused ;tp make
statement further than to say. 81
can't talk.
The trouble between Allen and Me
Graw was brought on by. the alleged
| statement from McGraw that Wesley
Edwards. Aliens nephew, .whs is bow
serving a twenty-seven-year term IN
the Virginia Penitentiary, does not
! have the nelvt people credit hin.
with
! This vas resented by Allen, who,
, according to eye witnesses, retorIel,
Wesley is not here TO defend himself,
so | will do so. and duel followed
which resulted fatally for Allen.
Allen VI s' buried Yesterday aftfi~
noon in the family burial ground Be
side Floyd and Claud Allen, who died
! in the electric chair three years ago
for their participation in the Hills
Vile tragedy in; whifh Judge Thom'-
ton II. Massie. and several court ,,ohi,
GERS and jurers were killed. s 4:
Sheriff Edwards who is twellty-four
years old. is first cousin Of Wes-
lev Edwards. He is the youngest
sheriff Carroll County has ever had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
CARD OF THANKS.

HART - We wish to thank our
friends and relatives for their kind
expressions of sympathy and their
beautiful floral offerings extended on
the occasion of the death of our son
and brother.
Louis Hart, wife and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

two other from the fire dIts5tour artillery
guns. One of the latter Scrashed' to
the earth in flames near Rheims; the
other. turning over repeatedly, fel!
in the neighborhood Of sapt de Barde
behind the cnemy's lines"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
STEAMED OYSTERS At JACOB
BRILL'S FOOT OF KING STREET,.
NORFOLK OYSTERS \ SPECIALITY
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
board. reasonable. $40 Prince st.
20-w.
20-w.

One of the biggest shows ever seen
in Alexandria will be the perfOTman'
ce and dance of kallipolis Grotto shd
Indian Guards Band at Elks' Audi
tnrium Friday night. March 24tH.
Tickets so cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

The Allison w. C. T. U. Will meet
tomorrow afternoon in the children's
home at $3.50 o'clock. A full atten-
dance is required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

LOsT-slipper: bag, made of green
brocaaed sink, with straw bottom.
: containing one pair Of bronze slip
= pers. Finder will kindly return to
Gazette office and receive reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
LOCAL BREVITIES

A meeting of the Virginia Athletic
Club will he held at their clud house
,on the evening of the 22rd. all mem
ners are requested to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

The children of the Hebrew Sun
day School of this city gave Purim
Play last Sunday under the direction
of their teachers, which was inter-
esting and greatly enjoyed by all who
attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Mr.. James F. Wood is seriously i'll
at his home on Prince ST., with
pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

There will be- linen sale at the
Westminster Building on Saturday
next from 10 Il. m. to 6 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Good musie-6ae prasram--star at
traeGtns-dancipx. Elks' Auditorium
Friday night soc a,..,a,.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
Burned Woman and
Child are Buried
(eY coNDo.O

A double funeral was conducted yes.
terday morning from the Polish Cath.
Ole church at Monongall when funeral
services We're held over the body Of
Mrs. Anna Lavroik and her four year
old son, both of whom were victims to
an explosion when the woman attempt
ed to light a fire with kerosene oil at
her home at Annabelle on Thursday
Of last week.
The flames enyeloped the clothing
Of the woman and also that of her son
who stood near by. The body of the
child was burned to crisp and he died
Immediately while that of his mother
was so badly burned that she died at
FairmOnt Hospital No. on Saturday
morning after suffering intensely from
the burns.
The body of the woman was prepared
for burial at the Musgrave undertake.
ing establishment and was taken to
Mononsah yesterday morning and the
remains OF the boy were brought from
Annahclle and the services conducted
jointly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
Not de Rineur.

A Chicago woman who had received
a legal summons to appear in certain
court at certain period was much
put out thereby. In explaining the
matter to friend, she said: ~ have
certainly received the citation, but
shall not appear-could not, In fact.
Not only am I not socially acquainted
with Judge Jones, but the whole tone
of his communication is so impossible
that absolutely refuse to know him."