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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
WARNED AGAINST POLITICS
All Federal Employees Reminded of
Ban Upon Activity.

Washington, D. c., Oct, 9-Red,
white and blue Rosters, issued as
warning to all Federal officers and
employees against activity in politics
were set out bf the Civil Service
Commission yesterday to every Of
flee of the United States Govern
ment, including those outside this
city, with instructions to those in
charge to please post conspicuously"
in places where the clerks can see
them.
Extracts from the civil service law
and rules and executive orders warn
ing Federal employees to abstain
from political activity and political
assessment were printed in the poster
which contains this provision against
political assessments.
No officer, clerk, or other person in
the service of the United States shall
directly or indirectly, give or hand
over to any officer, clerk or person
in the service of the United States,
or to any Senator or member of or
delegate to Congress, or resident
Commissioner any money or other
valuable thing on account of or to
be applied to the promotion Of any
political object whatever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
THIN. FOLKS MADE FAT.
The Way samose Works its Wondersi
Guaranteed by Leadbeaters.

The way samose Works its Wonders
Guaranteed by Leadbeaters.
More than half the readers OF the
Gazette would give almost anything
to be plump and rosy instead OF thh
and 'scrawny.
Physicians and chemists for years
have studied the problem of making
a flesh forming food, but it is only
within the last few months thaSSs q
bright Ian discovered the prescrip2
ton that taken with the daily meals meals
give a positive increase in flesh; ~
fact it was So certain in It's action
that a guarantee was attached to
each package stating that If weight
did not increase as = result of uslnG
it, The purchase price would be re-
fpndsd. :.
Iris preparation is now put IN
convenient form for use under the
name OF Samose.
I.cadbeater & Sons have secured
ti.o agency in Alexandria for Sa-
NOSE and as the percentage Of salts
Factory results from the use of this
prescription, is so nearly one hum
dred per cent they feel there is no
risk in offering to refund the
money if Samose does not do all
that is claimed for it.
Everybody that is thin and out
of health should begin today the use
Of Samose with a guarantee like this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
TUBERCULOSIS

In addition to plenty of fresh ais
and proper diet, those suffering from
sis are recommended to use Eckman'p
Alternative to stop night sweats, Danish
fever and hasten recovery, This medi
cine, by reason Of its successful use dur
Ing the past, warrants the fullest inves-
tlgation possible by every sufferer.
Eckman's Alternative is most effica-
ctous in bronchial catarrh and severe
throat and lung affections, and in up
building the system. It contains no
narcotics, nor harmful or habit-form-
ing drugs. Accept no substitutes. Sold
by leading druggists. Write to the
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa,
for booklet telling of recoveries.
Price 81. 90 and SO. 90 4 bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
AGED VETERAN SHOT.
Rtus Wharton. of Caroline, Fonnd
Dead near his IEoE.G' by Girl.

fredericksburg, Va. Oct. 9-FcstdS
Larton. a highly esteemed citizen
Brandywine. Caroline county, was
BIT to death by, "m unkn"w" rcrs"N
kr his home Tuesday night. Mr..
harton's face was torn away by Il
' d of shot.
Searching parties have been on the
kout for the murderer. The crime
believed to have been committed
the result OF an old srudge. Mr..
carton was sevcnty-five years OF
yand, so far as known. did MOI
an enemy in the world. He WHi
q confederate veteran and served in
&war with honor.
fine body OF the aged man was
Ind by a girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
WAR COST $50 A SECOND.
Like an Economic Earthquake, Pro.
ducing Colossal Change.

London Oct. 9-"This war is cost
ing the country ell per second, day
and night" said Sidney Webb, we'll
known as a political economist, in a
lecture yesterday at the School of
Economics and Political Science. of
which he was the principal founder.
The war. he added, was equivalent
to a species Of economic earthquake,
which was upsetting everything and
presenting everything in a new light
Nobody could predict to what degree
of good or evil the world would be
changed by the war, the speaker said,
but the change undoubtedly would be
colossal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
keep LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to
feel younS-to do this you must watch
Your liver and bowcls-thcrc's no need
Of having q sallow comple%ion-dar
rings under your cyes-pimples-a bill
ious look in your facc--dull eyes with
no sparkle.
Your doctor will tell you ninety per
cent of all sickness comes from inactive
bowels and liver.
Dir. Edwards. well-inown physician in
Ohio, perfected vegetable compound
mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and
bowels, which he gave TO his patients for
years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the subst-
tute for calomel, are gentle in their acton.
yet always effective.
They bring about that exuberance of
spirit, that'natural ibuoyancy which should
be enjoyed by everyone; by toning up the
liver and clearing the system Of impurities.
= You will know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. l0c and 25c per
box All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, @
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09

center piece with linen
center on Thursday afternoon be-
ween sol south st. ASaph st and
the Westminster building. SUIT
able reward if left at 301 south
st. ASaph st. 6 st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
HEATING
PIERPOINT BROS.

Oscar 3. Walter
Hot water heating, furnace
range and latrobe work:
Estimates cheerfully fur
nished. All work guaran-
teed. Orders left at BOB King
St will receive prompt at
tentiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
REMOVAL NOTICE.

L. Rosenblott has removed his
shoe store and repair shop from 922
King Street, to 1920 King street,
where he will be pleased to see all
of his customers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
Richmond Theater
Auditorium Oct. l2-22

Hon Bronng States attorney Baltimore orator of the opening
eIcises.
Mayor Tho A. Fisher will the distinguished
pear below.
Chas nthcum, Congress- Hon. Woody Carr
Der Of Congress- Hon. Barch member of Congress- Hon. Chas
Car member of Congress- Hon. Michael j. Gill; member of Congress will
of the opening evening her with the Hon. L. Casaa
Baltimore dictator of the Loyal Order Moose together with the Moose
form rank Baltimore Wilmington will escort to the above
Thos R. Marshall is veto be heard from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09
TO ORGANIZATIONS

has been reported the eyta several local have failed
Invitations Those who and wish will please inform
the secretary Room Chamber fComm building and will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09

Norfolk Fried Oysters at the Hotel
Rammel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-09

LOYAL ORDER
OF MOOSE
FALL CARNIVAL
AND BAZAAR
Proceeds for the benefit of the Moose Home.

loo ladies of the order assisted byl25 ladies represent
ing all naon-ofering of beauty presented before the peo
pie of our city,
Scenic work and production the carnival
ucen Du the artist of the Beasco eaer Washington and former
resident of this city,
Dancing will the special attractions beginning night
Special events including concerts by the Fourth Cavalry band of Fort Meyer
Engineers band Washington Indian Guard band Alexandria, Holy Name
band of Alexandria, Alexandria band of Alexandria and Others
DANCNG-Mr and Mrs. Howard Holt Miss Var Ner of Bai
Ale of Alexandria, Duffey of Aean
go
Vocais recaon and other atr actions to be announced later
Newark post., 1914-09-30

Milton and Georgetown ON Thurs
day with collie dog guarding it's
steps. Inquiry at various points
failed to establish the child s iden-
tity. r.. . ... 5 " yat3
Sussex county has gathered its
largest crop Of watermelons and
many remain on growers hands.
The best are selling at So and Sec
ond best for 81 per hundred. bros.
The army worm is reported do
ing serious damage to millet and
scarlet clover on farms in the Sea-
ford section.
Thieves are reported stealing
hunting dogs in and around Dover,
and a number of priced hounds
have already disappeared.
Rev. Asbury Burke has been
transferred from the Bethel-Sum-
nit Bridge charge to North East,
Md. M. E. Church, succeeding the
late Rev. Richard H. Adams and
Rev. j. H. Wilson of Laurel will
succeed him at Bethel-Summit on
October l. During Mr. Burke s
pastorate, a new church has been
built at Summit Bridge and 81 900
has been applied to improvements
to Bethel Church at Pivot.
The Volunteer Hose Company OF
Middletown received last Tuesday
its new 60 gallon chemical tank re-
Gently purchased which on Thurs
day was given a practical test at a
fire on the Shippers farm, near
Marlborough. DR.. N. L. Beale at
tached the tank to his automobile
and with two fremen reached the
scene of the blaze in eleven min
utes. They arrived too late to save
the barn but managed to save the
other buildgins.
Newark post., 1914-09-30

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HERE AND THERE

sician was called and gave her
needed treatment. .H#"
Newark post., 1914-09-30

A sneak thief on Friday took So,
half its contents, from the cash
drawer in John Cranfeld s store in
Georgetown, while the proprietor
was at lunch. 49, -s."i.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
GOOD FIGHTS At
FORT ARENA ARE
ON THE PROGRAM
Gunner Rice Is Acquiring
the Stanley Ketchel
Swing and Tactics.

A cleancut swiftly executed right shift.
repetition OF the celebrated feInt that
brought fame TO the great Stanley ketchel.
the late middleweigh champion. is being
the training camp Of frankie Martin. the
little soldier bOXer-fighrer. who IS scheduled
10 clash with Gunner Rice. at Fort Bliss.
next Tuesday night, in the headliner Of an
Realizing that acquired speed. cIeverness
and hitting power. in addition TO the natural
advantage already possessed by Martin.
would prove a combination hard TO beat.
Of the stocky little fighter. has inauEura ted
q consistent training system. which he be-
lieves Will result in the victory Tor his
proteEe-
Afte- shadow boxing for four rounds We
nesuay afternoon. Martin Whaleu away ars
equal distance at Morch. his chief sparrIng
partner VINO. besides being a champion at
lete on the track. is a pinch hitter Of re-
nown in the City league Rice is training az
Fort Bliss with several Of his battery pals.
and indications are that there viii be a
regular fight when the gunner and the hlksr
climb through the ropes TO battle for the
l55 pound championship Of the Mexican Dor
der.
Officials Of the association have received
assurance that the new arena specially con-
structed for this card. Will be completed by
saturday afternoon Every arrangement con-
uuClEe 10 the convenience % the ian is Ha-
The arena viii be built iu a. circle. uu lass
order Of the NCCarey pavilion at Vernon.
and viii have a seating capacity Of appr0zl-
mately 1900. The seats are constructed an
tier style. one above the other. on the order
OF the modern boxing arena
Boxers who viii participate in the p-elim-
lnarles are also training faithfully. Lieut.
Stevenson. matchmaker OF the association.
class viii be signed for future bouts. while
the w Ouldbes viii be eliminated.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18

Z for the Gilmore crowd. Quite recently he
discovered that IL the Feds sign up Walter
johnson at 500, 600 for q three year period,
they viii be taking desperate chances"
He figures that JOhnson's arm might 90
on the fritz before those three years are
over and what good would he be? Its a
cinch. however. that II there wasn't a Fed
eraI league. and II some organized ball club
bought Johnson paying $4,000 for him
this very same writer would be louuest in
his praise Of the magnate's shrewd business
judgment and its also a csnch he would
consider the possibility Of JOhnson's arm
failing.
The feds are said to be retaIiating for
the action OF organized baseball in sending
nose counters into their parks. They have
hired nose counters Of their own and these
mathematiciaus are engaged in adding Up
the total Of persons who enter the organized
parks and turning their additions over 10
the Federal league officials for compassion
with the attendance figures given out by the
organized people 1t is said that the reports
show big discrepancies in the attendance
report Of the nose counters ana those Civ
en- out by the clubs as estimates. But Who
cares2
Members Of the Giants. Athletics and a
few other teams that still nourish pennanr
winning hopes are wondering If the general
apathy toward baseball this year on the
part Of the fans Will extend 10 the world
series. II would be a cruel blow for the
world series players If it did for they usual
" count on about $500 for their share If
they win.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18

Soreusou at bat for Hurley. with three
balls and two strikes on him Pitcher
Earey- OF Fort Bayard standing in his
box all base runners started running. Capt
ward Of Hurley. coming from third 20
home Pitcher makes hurried throw to
plate. (stll in his box. catcher H0rnhucEle
walks up ahead OF plate TO receive pitched
ball IN order 20 touch out runner. thereby
interfering with the hitter. who was stiII
in his box Aly decision on play after I
had cleared field OF every player except the
two captains. was Capt ward was safe
and S1renson was sent TO first base The
rule. NO. 7a- section Do reads as follows
II catcher iu-erteres with him iu. OF
prevents him from striking al d pitched bali.
batter IS entitled 10 base
There is also another rule which could
Be applied in making my decision correct.
Rule so g. Sec g. when catcher Horn
buckle advanced out o. his box into fair
grounds 20 receive the pitch
After had made my decision Fort Bay
ard claimed had called ward out. but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
TEBEAU HOLDING
FAST TO GALLIA

Kansas City. 40. June 1s.-CIark Crit
fifth manager Of the Washington American
league club. viii not exercise his optional
agreement on CHIEF GaIlia. PITCHER OF the
Kansas City American association club. IN
I'll the end Of the season
on receipt Of inside tip that G-frrfr p
intended recalling GalIia 10 the staff Of the
Senator'S. president Tebeau Of the local club
hurried TO Chicago for a conference at which
Griffith agreed TO allow the winning pitcher
10 remain with the Blues until fall Losing
CANA at TINS stage OF the race would mean
disaster TO the Blues. who are at r1rasa-+ IN
the point OF either climbing into second
place or the lead.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
WHITE Is ASKED To MEET
AOAhLM IL DENlER y AT-rI z

Denver. Colo. June 1S.-Cba-re White
the Chicago lightweight who ast0rtshed
fandom by his victory over WfIfss Ttftahfa-
several weeks ago. has been offered a sub
stanttal guarantee TO meet Stanley Ta1L.r.-,
the Colorado lightweight at this city dur
ing the Elks' convention
YOakum. who has been u-frrr-r ron
sistently Of late is regarded as one rs me
toughest men in the lightweight If.--s-r,-
me original opponent Of White was Tosr.7.y
hlbane, but as the demands Of .le fearf--
champion were considered eTorh.tan- ~
pared with the purse asked by T1aIzrr-, ne
Coloradoan was signed for the confess.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
BY FRANK G. NIENKE.

rEw YORK. June 1S-A baseball
game won in april or 9Fal May se e9gR'i
4 in September or october. but a bunch
of games won in the early part OF the sea
son seems TO handicap a teams chances IoF
It has been the almost invariable rule
in baseball that the teams got a big leaa
al the outset hit the chutes later on
The Pirates and Tigers got away TO a
fine start during the first month this sea
son and then they crumpled. Later on they
NAV come back but the law Of baseball 5
past seems 20 forbid IT,
Reds CracIed in 1911.
The Cincinnati Reds blew themselves
to a nice lead in the first month OF lsll-
and then they, cracked Inc 5rooAly "a
Dodgers tipped along az a merry cllp
through the first four weeks in 1912. and
Just when the Brooklynites were dreaming
world series dreams the Upset came, anu the
Dodgers finished in second DIVISION
Back in 1905 the Maps led by over 100
points until June time And then the re
the tail end Of the first division
The Tigers lost only two OF me IlLst ~
games played in 1911 and looked powerful
enough 10 keep 1t up- Then the boom
eranE began its hOmeward journey and the
Giants harpooned a 10 game Ieao IN -
and then the game winning machinery
dering along and looked good jump into
first place when they. too, began TO skid
This gave the Giants a chance ana lhey
slipped under the wire aneau OF the I-elo-
is this early squirt stuff q hoodoo-
HeadIess Pitchers Plentiful.
There is much ado about the pitching de-
vice that was invented by a Princeton per-
sonage. There's nothing new in that as we
view the situation We see nothing In the
fact that this Princeton pitcher has no
head There are a number Of pitchers IN
the big league today who are similarly
equipped-or. rather. nonequipped-
No World Series for Feds.
The reason there is less interest in the
Federal league race than in the American or
National. according TO some folk. is this
What are the Feds going 10 do with
the peuuaut when its won"
which is pretty good reason at that.
The interest il the National and American
league always is keen because Of the worlds
series that follows the end OF the regular
season In the case Of the Feds they cant
horn into world series-not this year at
least
About Johns0n's Arm Failing
one Of the sport writer's who is extremely
friendly toward organized baseball and who
has been predicting horrible end FOR the
Feds is just now borrowing more trouble
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
JOHNSON ISSUES
Def TO FEDERALS

Chicago. H.. June 1S.-Ban johnson.
president Of the American league. issued
a def TO the Federal league Wednesday and
a warning 10 baseball players who are think
ing Of transferring their allegiance to the
new league.
Il will see to it, he said. that no player
who jumps. no matter how big a star he -.
will ever play in organized baseball again %
A statement by James A Gilmore presl-
dent Of the Federal league that he c0ul
wreck the two big leagues in 80 days II he
signed all the players who had offered u
desert organized baseball was responsible
for the johnson warning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
Coulon Drinks Dregs Of Defeat
III IL -:II:- -:L:- -;n:-
Charges That He Quit Is Latest
BY JAY DAVIDSON.

7 OS ANGELES Calf. June 1s.-Tob-,--
Coulon is drinking the dreEs Of =
bitter cup. the contribution OF the
element that lashes itself in fury at m
insignificant loss Charges that Coulon
Topped TO Williams were made in rare
instances. probably in good faith but due
10 ignorance or chagrin at having picked
a loser Opposed 10 these charges is the
opinion Of such thOrOughbreds as Jim LEI
fries. Johnny Powers. Ward NcFadden
Hector Mckenzie, Charley Eyton and hun
ureds Of others Of recognized standing as
sportsmen, who sat at rinCside and grieved
as they watched the uneven battle between
a younger, stronger and better conditioned
tighter and the remnants OF one Of the
greatest little men the ring ever knew.
Ridiculous as these charges are-siIly
would be more descriptive-they gained
some currency in sporting circles. This is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
R0TAN WINS LINWOOD
HALL GOLF TROPHY

Philadelphia. Pa. June 1S-Geo. " R7-
tan OF Waco. Tex won possession Of the
l-inwooa Hail golf cup "Wednesday on the
links Of the Huntington Valley country club
when he defeated Howard ". Perrin Of this
city one I'D in the final round OF the tour
na1nent- Both Of the contestants played ez-
cepuonal golf. Rotan's card showing &C
only one stroke more than the course record
while Perrin did the Is holes in ~
In the semi final round Rotan defeated
Howard B. Mccall up and 10 play. while
Perrin won from George A. Crump, one I'D.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18
Copper League Wants Ell Pas ans
-:I- -:I:- ak -:l:- -:I:-
Janney Orders Game Rep1ayed
Ernest G. COAN.

z URLET y II. June 1S-At a meet
- ing Of the managers and the direc-
tors OF the four clubs OF the Copper
league at Silver City Monday night
u was voted that no games otherwise than
scheduled would be played on the fourth
and f.t-l ~ July When Hurley meets Fort
laayarl In the morning on the Iarters
ground, and returns the game at Hurley in
the afternoon Silver City at santa Rita in
the morning and the return game at Silver
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-18

& true despite the fact that thee v-.g ,,,+
I an incident IN the entire three rounds Of
] ughtns that would justify even the susui-
! cion that there was a frameup or mat
/ Coulon was developing a yellow streak this
I iale IN ms career The little fellow did the
I nest ne could. and is paying the penalty OF
not being good enough. He was IN ar9fust
3 the pest bantam in the world TODAY a
{ rugged youngster not yet 81 trained To-
perfection and equipped with a 5oufIs hs-
terry Of knockout wallOps and had only A
willing heart and a remnant Of his former
sen To oppose suen a formidable opponent
Z Some who would like to believe that It
Z was a case OF quit on the part OF CouIon.
but are unable 10 figure I'D a sarisf7rtorv
argument otherwise refer 10 tho srata ~
the betting as absolute evidence that IL
was a frameup- That Williams was a one
u two favorite over C0uIon is cited as rrfr1a
facie evidence Of fraud. though there has
not been an instance since Heck Was a nun
IN IN. mes IS. parts when the ringside favorite
Betting could not have affected the re-
sllL IoF lhe very good reason that there
was not enough money bet on the general
result TO make worth while anv fraud
The odds were so long that the Williams
'chers refused to bet on the general result
Lhere must be some strong. compelling
5,3-i,s oelllha any fraud. but none exists in
-oulons case. while no fraud was commit
- Coulon has enjoyed the respect and
colllaence Of the sporting world for the en-
- .--9 ne mas been before the public.
- ~ a breath Of suspicion was urged
LlheWlse Il seems rather -a-1arIyahTa
- - Hshter who has aroused the admira-
-. % ne world for his class in 10 long
- "a "a .tllns would suddenly develop
~ =! AK so strong as to influence him
-,5o---t4P ililiilselI out Of a $4,000 cham
t-,--al-ip TINS late In his career And &c also
Us rather strange that uobodv among those
VIZ are charging that he 'anoppeI' can
zen you now or why he Topped"
f-- 49, i1e.eated Mccoy again This be-
-.-57e r ~ me same spot should be ample
NO. - lAck OF championship class I'm
49, up II was foolish stunt for
80. ~ take as he had whipped Mccoy
once before and stood "a chance OF losing
- P.sSslse and profitable engagement
- = ~ san Francisco But now that ne
- s1'.,H 1y with IL. everybody is glad
- ul1 II Possibly the two heatinEs will
nent-
d loiIroth has notified Murray already that
- ~ must be the last fight for the coast
- IN tAe east until after he comes west
an meets Chip II IS likely that Murray
-. t-eel lle Instructions and pass up the
---ittH win Nike Gibbons It might not be
as easy ior him to set by the St Paul wiz
Joe Rivers Is going TO he right when
ne meets Ad Wolgast in their reunion match
= uiy T. The Mexican has been attending
70 h-s knitting like a good little boy for
ne meets the Dutchman- The long rest has
'eheilled him and allowed his hand TO
neal de Is doing just the sort Of prelim-
mary work he should do.