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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
THE PROHIBITION ISSUE.
Vets And Drys Marshaling Forces
for Election in September.

The campaign for and against
Statewide prohibition in Virginia,
which will be voted upon in spec
ial election on September %, is now
in full blast, The drys are still in
dulging dreams of tremendous ma
jorities.
The cities of Richmond, Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Roanoke, Lynchburg,
and Alexandria, and many counties
are in the wet column.
The question of taxes is beginning
to cut a swath in the campaign.
Virginia collects approximately S7OO,-
600 from the saloons and liquor
houses in licenses. The "Wets' a:e
flooding the State with literature
setting forth the contention that the
abolition of the saloon in the cities
means the rural classes will have
heavier taxes to pay in making mp
the lOSI TeNllue'
This fear is making many hard
headed farmers scratch their heads
and wonder whether or not they had
better leave the saloon alone in the
city as long as the liquor traffic does
not bother their farm hands. The
campaign cry of ''higher taxes" is
the most effective weapon the "wets''
have brought into the fight.
Both sides are fighting hard, and
a record vote is expected. This vote
would be larger, but for the fact
that only those who were qualified
to vote in the last Gubernatorial
election have the right to cast bal
lots in the pending contest. Owing
to the fact that Henry c. Stuart had
no opposition for the Democratic
nomination for Governor and in the
general election, only 100000 paid
their poll taxes and qualified for vo-
ting. Approximately 100000 have
qualified for the Congressional elec'
tions. In the Ninth district, the
"dry" stronghold, the qualification
for last year runs 10000 below the
number VINO have paid their poll as
sessments in order to vote in the
fight between Representative Bas-
com Slemp and A. Tate Irvine 70,
Congress.
The "wets" have plenty Of money
with which to conduct their cam.
paign The "drys,'" or the other
hand, are making fight with ;
small war chest.
Should Virginia go "dry' the
breweries will not be driven from
the State. The act, submitting thu
question, provides that breweries
may continue to operate as long a:
they sell their product outside o
! Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
FOUR BRITISH SHIPS SEIZED.

London, August 3.-Reports that
Germany today seized four British
steam ers, property of the Great Cen
tral Railway, in the harbor of Ham,
ment here. If it is confirmed, it will
amount to an act of open hostility or
Germany's part
No details of the: identity of the
steamers is as yet obtainable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
ENGLAND MUST FIGHT.
The Times Says it is Necessary for
lis Homer And Self Preservation.

lis Homer And Self Preservation.
London, august 3.--The COVERT.
ment has assumed control Of all
wireless transmission. A specIat
Gazette, announcing this fact, says
that the government, in the present
emergency, has taken over control OF
wireless tclegraphy and that the
use of wireless telegraphy and that
the use of wireless by foreign YES
seIs while in British territorial wa
ters will be subject to such rules as
nay be made by the admiralty.
The Times, in a special war edl-
ton, says it is plain and acEnowIed-
eed that the duty and interest OF
Great Britain, which consists in the
support Of France against attack by
Germany and the preservation Of the
neutrality of Belgium, Holland and
Luxembourg against German invasion,
must be fulfilled.
mThere is. no room for difference of
op!nion,' the Times continues. "The
prospect before the government is
! that of having to fight not only for
! its honor, but for self preservation
against attack on the whole foun-
sdation on which the peace and civili-
zation of Europe are based"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Paris, August 3.-German troops,
mainly the regular border guardss,
augmented by special detachments
from the interior, are skirmishng
near Belfast, one of the strongest of
French fortresses near the border.
Dispatches here say there have been
several encounters between French
and German patrols. Details are
lacking.
Belfort is considered an impreg-
nable fortress by the French. In
the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 the
citadel successfully withstood a
.three-months' siege by the Germans
and only surrendered when news of
the capitulation of Paris was re-
ceived. The town was restored to
France by the treaty Of Frankfort
and it's defenses have since been
strengthened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

4 charter has been granted by the
State Corporation Commission to the
Radio Cemetery Inc, Of Alexandria
county. The capital stock is $4,000,
minimum, and $4,000 maximum. The
officers named are George II. Rucker,
president, and Ashton c. Jones, sec
retary, both Of Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
Anxious to Go on Stand and
Win Jury by Force OF
Narrative.
NO DECISION IS MADE
Attorneys Still Debating Advisable
ity of Submitting Her to FIERCE
Cross-EXamination.

Louisa, Va, August d" heUher
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hall, on trial 1or
the murder of her husband, Victor X.
Hall, on the morning of April 10,
will eo upon the witness stand IN
he,. own defense has not yet been de-
cided, according to a statement MADE
by Alexander T. Gordon, OF the ac-
cused woman's counsel. 1t is SAID,
however, that Mrs. Hall is anxious to
take the stand, believing that she
will be able, by her own compelling
force, to convince the jury that she
has told the truth in her narration
of the murder. Mrs. Halls story IS
that her husband answered strange
knocking on the store door on That
fateful morning, and that immedi-
ately after she heard him exclalm,
"Oh. Lordy!" and then the sound OF
pistol shot and of his falling as ne
clunrp!ed up under the assassin's
bullet. Mrs. Hall has certain ease
Of manner which will stand her in
good stead if she takes the stand,
but on the other hand, she opens up
every avenue Of attack which the
prosecution could desire. She will
be subjected to terrible fire OF
cross examination, an ordeal at
which she may well stand aehast.
For instance, Victor Hall was
found lying behind the counter, she
said, several yards from the store
/ door, and she will be asked to en-
I piain i.ow i. was possible for nim t.
! have walked 50 far after his powers
of locomotion were paralyzed by the
! impact of The bullet in the left lobe
of his brain. Then, too, it is said,
she stated to detectives that she
went to the pantry to awaken the
little. colorcd servant, Becky Coates
and that she told Becky that Hall had
!. been shot in the back of the head be-
! fore she had examined the body. She
; will be asked how she knew this, anc
: WHY she called Becky before going
to the assistance of her mortaIly
injured husband.
Ir~Mrs. Hall takes the stand, it is
: generally believed that her fate will
, rest in her own hands-that the jur!
! will cast its die on her testimony
Most of the people who arrived at
the Hall store soon after the shoot
: ing were summoned as witnesses fol
+. the Commonwealth, and there is NJ
one to corroborate Mrs. Halls stor!
of the events Immediately preceding
the murder; no one else, so far as ii
has been brought out, who heard that
strange rappinG on the door: no ont
who can explain how it was that Vic
tor Hall was found dying behint
the counter, so far from the dool
entrance to the store, with MS lIeaC
towards the counter and his feet
but few inches from his own bed
room door. These facts, evident t,
several eyewitnesses, will be hard t
explain, and if there be plausibl
explanation for them the secret i
still locked in Mrs. Halls bosom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

London, August 3.-Germans fired
on the French post at Petit Crolx
and two German officers were killed
at Ronarey Boxon, Frence, when a
force advanced on that town, accord
ing to advices received by the French
embassy here To-Day. Reoprts to the
embassy declare that 100000 Ger
mans are advancing through Luxein-
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
FUNER AIS.

Funeral services for J. William
Bartlett, who died from injuries sus-
tained ir a fal! from scaffofdI on
the Lee School building, were held
yesterday afternoon from his late
residence. The Rev. Mr.. Clark, Of
Manassas, officiatcd. Interment was
in Bethel Cemetery. " 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

a meeting. of committees named by
the three volunteer fire companies OF
Alexandria, will he held at the truck
house tonight at 7.30 o'clock to con-
slider the question of holding a earn
ival here in the fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
ing personal command.
-A 80

Berlin, August 3.-Libau, Russian
naval port on the Baltic, is in flames
today.
The German cruiser Jugsberg re-
ported by wireless that she was bonn
harding the town. A Russian cruiser
defending Libau was engaged by the
German warship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
ENGLAND HAS
DECIDED ON WAR
sss@
IGermany's Violation Of Bel
gian Neutrality Pre-
cipitates Clash.
WAR ONLY RECOURSE
premier Asquith to Ask House OF
Commons for $3.50, 100000 as Initial
Fund for Conflict.

London, August 2.--Following a
speech by Sir Edward Grey, which
tleft little to the imagination and
showed conclusively that sentiment OF
the cabinet was for war with Ger
!arany, the House Of Commons re-
cessed until 7 o'clock tonight. AT
that time it is expected Premier AS
| o,;th will make statement outlining
the entire conclusions of the govern
ment. 1t is expected to be declara-
ton of war placing the entire blame
i for the break on Germany.
He will present a bill asking Tor
$3.50. 100000 for war purposes. The
sentiment of the commons is dis
tinctlv in favor of the bill. 1t VIII
probably be passed unanimously
Sir Edward Grey in his speech sald'
amidst frenzied cheering:
ENGLAND must now consider TINS
kcrisis from the viewpoint e British
honor and obligation, as we. as from
her interest.
"If the German feet bomtards the
French coast, we cannot stand aside
and watch it. We have been given to
understand that Germany is willing
tn agree that her fleet will not attack
the northern coast Of France, pro-
vided we will remain neutral"
London, August 3.-Engiand has
! decided on war. Germany's violation
Of Belgiun1's neutrality was the last
straw
The British ambassador at Berlin
demanded that Begium's integrity be
respected The Kaiser refused &c
agree.
This was communicated to the cab
met and. according to officials II
close touch, it was agreed that there
was nothing left but war. =.
Premier Asquith is expected tt
! make this statement to the house o.
commons. when it meets this after.
noon. He will ask for S25O, 900, ,OOl
as an initial war fund, and it will b'
voted ir hurry.
] The foreign office announced tina
Belgium has rejected the Cffer O.
Germany that the latter would res
pect. Belgium territory in return TO
permission from Belgium for German
troops to use the railroad across tn
former for the transport of German
army designed to invade France.
1t is this last act in violation o
neutrality laws that has forced Eng
!; lands hard and will bring war.
High officials say that war has a!
ready been declared and that Asault
} will so announce to the commons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Automobiles operated by James B
Fitzgerald and J. Owen Lynch, col
lided at the corner OF King and AL
fred streets yesterday afternoon
The running gear of Mr.. Lynch's ma
chine was slightly damaged. More
of the occupants were injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Funeral services for Antlonette
Virginia Erwin, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. 7. Moxley Erwin, were held
this morning at ten o'clock from the
residence of II. W. Wildt. in George
Washington Park. They we're con-
Quoted by the Rev. J. W. Duffy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Gardner L. Boothe and J. Randall
Cation have qualified as receivers of
the New Washington Brick Co., by
executing a bond of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Brussels, August 3.-A French
soldier and a German officer were
killed in a skirmish near Jenucherai,
close to the border early today. Two
Uhlans, of the regular German army,
were captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

James Patterson, Jr., and Horace
Woolfe are spending the week end at
Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

London, August 3.-The French
5assy, in an.official statement issued
at noon, denied enpbaticallyl that
France has invaded Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Paris, August 3.-France was to-
day declared in state of siege.
Henceforth, martial law will prevail.
The government has not yet formally
declared war but the decree issued
today declares France and Algeria IN
a state Of siege throughout the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

London, August '3.-Three German
armies, which include 22 army corps,
or nearly 100000: men, are advanc,
ing in three armies on France.
One is moving through Belgium
whose territory has been violated;
the second from Metz in fan shape
formation, and the third from a point
close to the Swiss border.
The Germans are reported to have
taken Basle and to have seized the
railway from that Swiss port to the
French boundary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

WHY A FORD?-Because Mr. Rem
schell is making every effort TO teach
his purchasers how to take care of
their cars, and keep down expense.
Attend his free demonstration ev-
cry Monday. 7.30 to 8 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Brussels, August 3. = German
forces entered the village of Suarce,
half a mile from the border, early to-
:ay. established headquarters and
reouistioned all horses for military
purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

R. Z. Lee Camp, Confederate Vet.
erans,I will hold it's regular monthly
meeting tonight in Lee Camp Han
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03


ST. Petersburg. August 3,-z.Russlan
troops have crossed into Germany at
several points on the border, and
CosSacks have raided the German
custom house. . - ..,te.s- nhI
The Russians drove the Germans
back from EQdtkuhnen, and column
Iof artillery with infantry supports
now holds that port. There has
been much skirmishing, but no seri-
Gus clash between the forces.
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholavitch
has been named as chief general CON-
manding the army. disposing Of the
report that the Car planned assum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

LlMOL powder heals and prevents
chafing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

j Funeral services for Laura NJ.
Herder. the infant daughter of D. c.
and Anna NJ. Herder, were held this
afternoon from the parents resi-
dence, 713 Wolfe street and were
conducted by the Rev. G. A. Luttrell,
pastor of Trinity NJ. z. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Paris, August 3.-French arms
have scored a victory in sharp
bloody engagement at Petit Croix.
A corps Of Uhlans attacked the
French forces entrenched just be-
yond the town. The defenders re-
piled with machine guns; and moved
down the advance guard of, the Ger
mans.
The Uhlans charged several times
but were unable to withstand the
withering fire of the defenders, ant
finally retired in disorder, leaving {
number of dead on the field.
Among the wounded were some Of
ticerS. The French also took a mum
ber of prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

The Alexandria Light Infantry
will hold their regular drill tonight.
At the recent State encampment a
proposition was made for the COM
pany to join with the balance Of the
State troops in trip to the Pana-
ma Exposition at San Francisco next
summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

An important called meeting OF
the l..ran>c FIRE :on,Lany viii be
held toYich, a, 70 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

RUSSIA MAKES MOVE
,,a,u,,oeesstsHGaa sxssSsa- ~ hAssS.ttsis
Germans Driven Back-Libau, Rus
sian Naval Post on Baltic, IN
Flames from Bombardment.

london. August "a news ticker
service says that in naval battle
i7etween the German and British
souadrons in the North Sea, SIN
German warships were sunk and
Great Britain lost wo.
The admiralty has no continuation
of such a report.
Berlin, August 3.-Rumors are
circulated here that German destroy
ers have been engaged in the North
Sea. The rumors say they were ID
tackled by British craft and "gave u
GOOD account of themselves" There
is no official confirmation.
.I,ondon, August 3.-Naval officials
admit that the British destroyers
have been scouting in the North Sea,
and located the German fleet Sunday
night.
All information regarding the
whereabouts OF the fleets Is feluSed.
Berlin. August 3.-The war office
this evening confirmed the report
that French army has invaded Ger
many. The French forces crossed
the frontier near Alt-Muensterol, a
town on the Alsace-French border
ten miles east of BelfoIt. The French
advance is being opposed by the Ger
man border patrols, who are slowly
retiring in the face of superior
force.
According to the news received by
the war Office the French army OF
invasion includes nearly 100000 men
1t is accompanied by heavy artillery
and detachment of aviatorS have
secuted over, the heads of the Ger
man forces.
Three Germans army corps have
been dispatched to engage the in,
vaders.
The French army of invasion was
supported by several batteries .ot
field; artillery and motorcycle, de.
tachmesit which crossed to the north
of the main body. It is believed here
that general battle between the in.
vaders and the German forces scnt
to oppose them will begin shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Miss Ada AiIis n les gone to
Orange, Va, to visit Miss Bessie
Seal, and will ATTEND the Orange
IIarsc Show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

The smoker of the Old Dominion
Boat Club, which was schedulcd to
take place next Friday, has been
postponed until August 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

At a meeting Of the Collingwood
Club, held yesterday afternoon, reso-
buttons of regret at the death OF
Frank S. Spinks. Jr., a member of
the organization, were adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

The Woman's Auxiliary Of r. +.
Lee Camp will meet tomorrow night
at s o'clock in Lee Camp Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

l. AoSaA oAeAS L AAS'
r. Z. Lee Camp, Confederate vet
erans, will hold it's regular monthly
meeting tonight in Lee Camp Han.
4 meeting. of committees named by
the three volunteer fire companies OF
Alexandria, vii! he held at the truck
house tonight at 7.30 O'Clock to con-
slider the question of holding a carn-
ival here in the fall.
4 charter has been granted by the
State Corporation Commission to the
Radio Cemetery Inc, Of Alexandria
county. The capital stock is $4,000,
minimum, and $4,000 maximum. The
officers named are George II. Rucker,
president, and Ashton c. Jones, sec
retary, both of Alexandria county.
Automobiles operated by James B.
Fitzgerald and J. Owen Lynch, col
lided at the corner OF King and AL
fred streets yesterday afternoon.
The running gear of Mr.. Lynch's ma
chine was slightly damaged. More
of the occupants were injured.
James Patterson, Jr., and Horace
Woolfe are spending the week end at
Atlantic City.
LIMOL powder heals and prevents
chafing.
Gardner L. Boothe and J. Randall
Cation have qualified as receivers of
the New Washington Brick Co., by
executing a bond of $4,000.
WHY A FORD?-Because Mr. Rem
schell is making every effort TO teach
his purchasers how to take care of
their cars, and keep down expense.
Attend his free demonstration ev-
ely Monday. 730 to 8 p. m.
/ Funeral services for Laura NJ.
Herder, the infant daughter of D. c.
and Anna NJ. Herder, were held this
afternoon from the parents resi-
dence, 713 Wolfe street and were
conducted by the Rev. G. A. Luttrell,
pastor of Trinity NJ. E. Church.
The smoker of the Old Dominion
|. Boat Club, which was scheduled to
!take place next Friday, has been
! postponed until August 18th.
The Alexandria Light Infantry
will hold their regular drill tonight
At the recent State encampment a
| proposition was made for the COM
! pany to join with the balance Of the
State troops in a trip to the Pana,
ma Exposition at San Francisco next
| summer.
/ The Woman's Auxiliary Of r. f.
! Lee Camp will meet tomorrow night
! at 8 o'clock in Lee Camp Hall.
: At a meeting Of the Collingwooc
! Club, held Yesterday afternoon, reso
! iutions of regret at the death Of
Frank S. SpinkS. .r., a member oi
! the organization, were adopted.
Miss Ada Ailis n les gone t
! Orange, Va, to visit Miss Bessie
Seal, and will attend the Orang
| IIarSc Show.
An important called meeting o
the I..ra">c FIRE omEany viii b
he Id loYich. a, : 70 r.clock.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-03

Sun rises 4.57; sun sets f.15.
High tide 3.23 a. H., and 800
p. m.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
7 5,ss:ses!. SOCIETY,"
Personal
N ote S

the chancel steps by tho groom and
his best man, George AcWhorters.
Miss Bernice Jones. sister or the bride,
was maid OF honor She wore gown
Orietntal lace, ana carried an arm
! bouquet OF Killarney roses. The
bridesmaids We're Misses Agnes Jones,
sister of the bride, who wore pale
! bird's-cgg blue satin made with 81
chiffon tunic: Florence Rex, Kathryn
Lacy, Peachy Cook and Claire McCann.
They wore gowns that carried out "a
rainbow color scheme. with chiffon
tunics. and all carried shcphcriiess
crooks tied with tu!lc bows to match
their gowns. Their hcaddresses We're
Normandy caps of Irish point lace. III Z,
yroomsmen were Messrs. Gillian Jones
master OF ceremonies; William Scibe-t.
Daniel Sciberi, Howard Willard and
Raymond Nunnally. Little Edward Pull
| liam carried the ring, ana Misses Eloise
and Pauline Danfon, wearing white
, frocks and pink sashes. were flower
girls. Emily Lncy and Mary William
son held the ribbons.
y vested choir of twenty-five voices.
accompanied by Richie Bacon, organ
list, rendered the "Lohengrin" wedding
march as professional, and the choir
preceded the bridal party to the altar.
The brides mother was gowned in
black cut velvc, and lace. finished with
Jet trimmings and bouquet of Amer
lean Beauty rosas Mrs. William Hoist
grandmother of the bride. wore an i'm
ported gown of bleck velvet, and her
bouquet was OF orchids. Mrs. j. G..
Seibert wore pink crepe lie chine and
real lace. and Mrs Charles j. john
son. OF Washington. brocaded satin and
real lace.
Guests from a distance included MIR.
and Mrs. Charles Il. johnson. of Wash
ington; Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Clements.
Of EmEoria; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Schwensen. of st. Paul. Mimi, and
others. a reception followed the cere-
mony at the church. Mr. and Mrs
Hines are travelling through the North
on their honeymoon and will be at
home after November at 1i2: Porter
Street, South Richmond.