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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

WANTS HIGH LICENSE
Mr.. Preston Extends Invitation TO
Richmond Officials to Attend Bal
timorc Centennial.

Richmond, July 3O.-"My obser-
vation of prohibition as it operates
in the SOUTH said Mayor James II.
Preston, of Baltiomre, at the Jetter-
son Hotel last night, confirms my
belief that prohibition as a method
of dealing with the liquor question
is a failure. | have had opportunity
to observe the working Of the la"
in the Southern prohibition States
through which we have passed on
this trip and have found that, in
the cities at least, it is quite openly
violated.
'In my opinion a prohibitory law
which takes away from the iegiti-
mate liquor business its lega! status
and leaves in its place an irregular
traffic which it is impossible to reg
uate, is fundamentally wrong. When
such law not only does not prohibit,
but takes from the State treasury
q large revenue that was formerly
received from the legitimate regu-
Iation of the business it is nothing
less than failure.
e. fThere is only orc solution Of
The liquor problem, and it does not
lie in prohibition. The Southern
States which now have prohibition,
as we'll as the other States of the
South. will find the ultimate solu.
tion in strict regulation coupled
with high license. That plan places
the sale Of liquCr in the hands of
responsible dealers, and saves to the
State the revenue that should flow
from every business within its bord-
ers. Prohibition destroys the reve-
nue. without destroying the abuse
Mayor Preston prefaccd his re-
marks on the liquor issue with the
statement that he was loath to cx-
press himself on q controversial sub
jcct. He was aware that Virginia
was engaged in keen discussion Of
the merits of prohibition just at
this time, said Mayor Preston, and
would not undertake to say that ii
could or could rot be made to work
well in this State. His views on
prohibition were strictly personal he
said. and based on personal obscrva-
ton and study.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
ENGINE ROLLS DOWN BANK.
Broken Rail Causes Accident OF
Washington .and Old Dominion ;.
Road.

While a passenger train of the
Washington and Old Dominion Rail-
way was a short distance north Of
Bryant's fertilizer factory, half a
mile northeast of this city, early this
afternoon, the locomotive jumped the
track at the curve and rolled down
the bank.
Engineer Feote and Fireman Ksu,
ESCAPED with few bruises. TIL,
coaches remained on the track. Thu
accident is said to have been cause'
by broken rail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
Frightful Accident to Man
!. While Working on Lee
School.
SKULL IS FRACTURED
Fell Distance of 25 Feet-Unfortu-
nate Man Survived by Widow and
Eight Children.

William H. Bartlett, about forty
five wears old, a painter, fell from
scaffolding on Lee Public School
building at g o'clock this morning
and fractured his skull and died hVe
minutes after reaching the Alexan-
dria Hospital.
The deceased was working on a
swinging scaffolding at the rear OIL
the building when in some uneN-
plained manner he fell, landing on
his head on the concrete Sidewalk
below, a distance of twenty-five feet.
DR.. Arthur Snowden was called and
Mr.. Bartlett was placed in an auto
mobile and taken to the Alexandra
Hospital, where DR.. Llewellyn Powell
was summoned. Nothing, however
could be done for the deceased
Mr.. Bartlett was employed by Bir-
rell & Groves, contracting painters,
bv whom he had been employed Tor
MANY years past. He lived at 4lo
wilkes street. Besides his wife, ne
is survived by eight children.
The body was taken to Wheatley's
undertaking establishment and pre-
pared for burial
Mr.. Bartlett was a member OF ori-
entail Court, No. 10, and also a mem
her of the Painters Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
A PROCLAMATION.

To the Officers Charged with the
Duty of Conducting Elections
Throughout the State of Virginia:
Pursuant to the provisions of an
Act Of Assembly, approved February
IS, 1914, L hereby give notice that
an election will be held at all Of the
voting precincts in this Common
wealth, on Tuesday, September %,
1914, between the hours of sunrise
and sunset, on the question Of pre-
hibiting the manufacture for sale
and the sale of Intoxicating liquors
in this State.
Given under my hand this July IA,
1914.
H. C. STUART, Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
vIRGINIAN IS MENTIONED.
6 J. Graham Spoken Of as Possible
Successor of McReynolds.

Washington D. c., July 3O.-Sam-
uel J.Graham, assistant attorney gen.
eral. who was born at Lexington and
practiced law at Staunton before 60
ing to Pittsburgh, has been discussed
among administration leaders at the
capitol as a likely successor of At
torney General McReynolds should
the latter be elevated to the Supreme
Court bench.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
Enters Upon Trial for Kill
ing Her Husband Several
Months Ago.
EXAMINE WITNESSES
Commonwcalth's Attorney and Coun-
sci for Defense Make Formal
Statements to the Jury.

Louisa, Va, July 30.-White of
face, but stern of heart, Mrs. Eliza
beth A. Hall, charged with the mur-
der of her husband, Victor X. Hall,
on the dark morning of April 10, en-.
tered yesterday upon her formal
trial. Beside her sat lawyer whose
face was whittier than her own. K.
Lindsay Gordon, working with un-
tiling effort to save his client from
a strain of guilt, and heavy lines are
craven about his lips. Next to him.
are seated his brother, Alexander 1.
Gordon, upon whom he often rests
and Hill Carter, the noted attorney OF
Richmond. Opposite them are COM
monwealth's Attorney ". C. Bibb
and NJ J. Fulton, O'Flaherty & Byrd.
Mrs. Hall sits between. Sterling
Hall, brother of the dead man, sits
with the prosecution, while his father
and mother give their support to the
accused. 1t is a strange case. Ties
Of blood are wiped out and forgotten,
and shelter is given to a lately alien
head. And calmest among them all
is the woman whose life or liberty
the law nay declare forfeit.
The jurymen were sworn and the
trial formally began. Again Mrs.
Hall was forced to listen to the IN
.dictment, and again she passed
Trough the ordeal without tremor.
Commonwealth's Attorney Bib de-
Iivcrcd tho opening statement for
the prosecution, decaring that it
will appear from the evidence that
Ill the circumstances Of the crime
taken together and as whole, VIII
place the guilt upon Mrs. Hall, K.
Lindsay Gorlon replied, and ne
stated that not only would all the
evidence be consistent with his cll-
cnt's innocence, but that it would 90
further and prove that innocence. He
spoke gently and softly, as one who
addresses friendly ears. lie had
and held attention wholly UNDIVIDED
ond all the courtroom listened. He
was sorrowful rather than accusing
From his lips fell no criticism OF
those whose suspicion still rests upon
Mrs. Hall. He appealed rather Tor
consideration of all the circumstances
surrounding the crime, circumstances,
which. he says, will prove the inno-
cence of the white-faced woman who
sat beside him.
The courthouse was packed with a
crowd larger than any of these Wnicf
have been seen here before. People
from the countryside motored, drove
and walked to the courthouse thl;
rorning, and at an early hour every
seat was taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
FISH.

G. ". Francis will have
for sale at. his stand in the
market tomorrow and the
9est of the week, trout, but
terfish, r.ockfish, perch,
bluefish, Spanish rnackerel,
md halibut; also clans and
crab meat. Phones, Bell.
735; Home, 149.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
p,n,, Of ENGLAND Raises Rate.

London, July aO.--The Bank o,
England today raised its rate from .
70 per cent. Despite the Increasing
of Germany and Russia
becoming involved in war growing
ort Of the Austro-S -Servian conflict.
the stocl, market today showed I'M
nrovement. American issues were
IN from to points. Derenburg u
Germany. house with large foor-
.;or connections, failed today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
NEWS OF THE DAY

AL, stage coaches of the Yellow
stone Park Transportation Company,
the Yellowstone and Western Stage
Company, the Wylie Permanent
Camping Company, and the Shaw
Powell Camping Company were held
up yesterday morning by two masked
men near Shoshone Point, between
Old Faithful Inn and the Thumb
Lunch Station. There were about
35 stages in all. The bandits got
away with about $4,000 in money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

While Europe stands on the brink
of general war, word comes from
China that President Yuan's govern
ment is threatened with overthrow in
the vast central province Of !iupeh.
Five distinct military u2risings
against Yuan's iron rule have started
in the last few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
A CORRECTION.

An item in yesterdays Gazette an
.rounced the death of an infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Craven.
desire to state that l know OF no
Mrs. Craven save myself, and that
7 am not the mother CT the child re-
ferred to.
a.e," MRS. BESSIE CRAVEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
BIG WAR ORDERS FOR COAL.
European Nayies Buying Here In

European Nayies Buying Here in
Case Welsh Supply Is Cut on.
New York, July @O.-.That the prin-
.ipal European powers likely to be
involved in the Austro-Servian war
had placed orders in this country for
large quantities of coal for their
oavies. was confirmed by leading
:oal operators today. The possibility
Of Germany, Austria, Italy ana
France being shut off from the welsh
coal supply by England being drawn
into the controversy, is held mere 10
he responsible for the orders placed
with American coal exporters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
Governor Appoints Purcell.

Richmond, July Ex-Governor Stu
art yesterday accepted the resigna-
tion of William D. Saunders. as
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
and appointed Benjamin L. Purcell,
who served as assistant dairy and
food commissioner for some time to
the position. The resignation and
appointment are effective on AUGUST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Though not fully recovered from
the severe illness which caused the
appointment of Prince Alexander as
regent, King Peter took personal
command Of the Servian army yes
terday. He will lead his troops in
battle against the Austrians. Mon
tenegro's forces will join the Ser
Wan army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
SJTITS FOR DlY0RCEE.

The following suits for divorce have
been entered in the Corporation
Court. -
Edna s. A. White rs. John b.
White, ground desertlon.
John H. Sullivan vs.. Sadie Sullivan
ground statutory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

twenty-five persons were killed
and fifty seriously injured by an ex-
plosion of fireworks at Tudela, IN
Navarro Province; Spain. Tuesday
night. Many Of the victims were
blown to pieces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
SUMNER SCHOOL.

On August 3rd, l shall open I
summer school at the Lee School for
the purpose Of coaching pupils wh3
are deficient in their school work.
Terms $3.50 per week for one. subject,
and special terms for additional clas
ses..
Signed NJ. N. FISHER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
MASONIC NOTICE.

A called meeting of Andrew Jack
son Lodge No. 100, A. F. G. a. NJ,
will be held tonight al 7.3o o'clock
for work.
b. Order Of the WorshipfuI Mas
ter.
JAMES E. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Twelve potash miners were blown
to pieces yesterday by the explosion
of 80 pounds of dynamite while they
were sinking a shaft in the kralan
mine near Cassel, Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Should a general conflict occur in
Europe, involving Greece in the in
pending struggle in the Near East,
a situation threatens to arise which
may prove embarrassing to the
United States as the result of the
sale to Greece of the United States
battleship Mississippi. The Missis-
sippi, with the Idaho, was sold by the
United States two weeks ago, and
now is at Hampton Roads, fitting
out in preparation for service in the
Greek Navy. Should it appear that
Greece is to be a party to the i'm
pending struggle, it is believed it
will be incumbent upon the United
States to prevent the sailing of the
Kilkis from Hampton Roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

The Allison w. C. T. L. will hold
its last meeting for the summer this
evening at the Children's Home at
7.3O O'Clock. All members arc urged
to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Joseph G. Cannon, former Speaker
of the House, has made formal an
nouncement of his candidacy for rep
resentative from the Eighteenth ILL
nois Congressional District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Just received haibut, mackerel,
salt water Taylors, butterlish, rocks,
croakers, bass and salt water trout.
On sale the balance of the week at
Price & Cook, at the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Rev. Vincent Long, superintendent
of schools, of Margaretville, N. Y,
was shot and wounded fatally by two
highwaymen, who held him up on
lonely road yesterday. One Of the
highwaymen was caught. Long was
driving in a buggy when the two
highwaymen jumped from hiding
place and pointed revolver at him,
ordering him to stop. Whether he
failed to comply has not been learn
ed. Five shots, however, were fired,
one of them striking Mr.. Long and
another killing the horse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Mrs. Annie E. Knight and her two
daughters, Mrs. J. D. Nader and
Mrs. Wealthy Schwarzmann, accom-
panied by Mrs. Jesse Walker, have
gone TO Atlantic City for ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

WHY A FORD-Because it not
only saves the owner dollars, but
serves him best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Incensed at the action of the civil
authorities in forbidding the anti-war
meeting under the direction of the
labor organizations,
which. was called in Paris for last
night, thousands of the members Of
the labor bodies assembled at the hall
yesterday evening, and, after waiting
impatiently for some time, hurting
insults at the police, formed solid
phalanx and tried to rush the COR
dons Of gendarmes guarding the en-
trance. Fighting of the fercest kind
ensued and many of the workmen
were badly wounded. Two hundred
and fifty we're arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Mrs. L. NJ. Bigelow and daughter
have returned from visit to Maine
md Massachusetts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

. In case of general European war
it is regarded by government ex-
perts in shipping matters as proba-
BILE that some of the big trans-At-
lantic liners will seek American reg
istry. This could be done by special
legislation of Congress, which would
lay down new conditions as to Ameri-
can registry, or it could be done as
to vessels not over five years old
under the Panama Canal act, pro-
viding the entire ownership was
taken over by consent of the United
Estates. O.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Mrs. A6ram H. Smythe has start
en- or an automobile trip to Hemp
stead L. l.. where she wilt spend
seyera! weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

For baby's sake use LlMOL pow
der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

On account of the absence Of a
a quorum the meeting to have been
held yesterday for the purpose OF
selecting a site for the new AleXan-
lria Hospital building was post
poned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

A called meeting of Andrew Jack
son Lodge, No. 120. a. F. and A. NJ,
yil! be held tonight at 30 o'clock
n Masonic Temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

The baseball game between the
teams of Alexandria, Washington
Lodge and Andrew Jackson Lodge Of
,Masons tomorrow afternoon prom
ses to be largely attended. The pro-
leeds of the game will be given to the
Children'S Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30

Funeral services for Stephen c.
Craven. the infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Ernest Craven, who died yes
:erday, was held this afternoon. In
,erment was in Bethel Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mrs. .A6ram H. Smythe has start
en- or an automobile trip to Hemp
stead. L. l.. where she wilt spend
several weeks.
Mrs. Annie E. Knight and her two
daughters, Mrs. J. D. Nader and
Mrs. Wealthy Schwarzmann, accom-
panied by Mrs. Jesse Walker, have
gone TO Atlantic City for ten days.
For baby's sake use LlMOL pow
der.
WHY A FORD-Because it not
only saves the owner dollars, but
serves him best.
Just received halibut, mackerel,
salt water Taylors, butterlish, rocks,
croakers, bass and salt water trout.
On sale the balance of the week at
Price & Cook, at the market.
The Allison w. C. T. L. will hold
its last meeting for the summer this
evening at the Children's Home at
7.3O O'Clock. All members arc urged
to be present.
Mrs. L. NJ. Bigelow and daughter
have returned from visit to Maine
md Massachusetts.
On account Of the absence Of
a quorum the meeting to have been,
held yesterday for the purpose OF
selecting a site for the new Aexan-
dria Hospital building was post
poned.
A called meeting of Andrew Jack
son Lodge, No. 120. a. F. and A. NJ,
sill be held tonight at 7:%0 O'Clock
n Masonic Temple.
Funeral services for Stephen c.
Craven. the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Craven, who died yes
:erday. was held this afternoon. IN
,erment was in Bethel Cemetery
The baseball game between the
teams of AleXandria-W Washington
T .odge and Andrew Jackson Lodge Of
Masons tomorrow afternoon prom
ses to be largely attended. The pro-
leeds of the game will be given to the
Children's Home.
Laura Allen, the infant daughter
If !Ir. and Mrs. William L. Allen,
lied last night at the AleXanara
Hospital.
--c-> --
BIG WAR ORDERS FOR COAL.
European Nayies Buying Here In
Case Welsh Supply Is Cut OF.
New York, July 3O.-'That the prin-
,ipa! European powers likely to be
=. Iln hnrfi.n- SnrNiln war
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-04-02
How Often Do You Look
in Your Dictionaryp


The study Of words: 1t may sound
to you a dry thing. yet promise you
1t is not. very far from it.
And this brings me to suggest
that the habit of one of the great
writer's of studying carefully from a
good dictionary five words each day
is one from which we might all of us
get a good deal OF profit
"Or, take good book of synonyms,
for instance, and learn from it each
day five words somewhat similar,
comparing and weighing carefully the
meanings and value of them," says
Laura Spencer Porter in the Woman s
Home Companion. Notice the de-
grees of force in the following: To
dislike, to hate, to loathe, to detest,
to abhor-each note struck In little
stronger, higher. we might say, like
an ascending crescendo scale.
SO. to instruct, to teach, 10 edu-
cate are each quite different in mean
ing with great nicely Of difference.
$50, rebuke, reprlmand, censure,
blame are all of one color, but of how
different shades Of meaning.
80, too, misfortune, calamity dis
aster; so, weak, feeble, decreplt. and
what delicate difference between fame
and renown, or feminine and
womanly and womanish."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-04-02
VOL. l., NO. II.
Played in School

On cards about three by five inches
print all the products in the different
multiplication tables. 1t would be
we'll to have several duplicates. Fig
Ures from calendars may be cut out
and pasted on the cards representing
the products. For occupation work
have pupils make the figures by using
patterns Of the characters from l to
0 inclusive, then paint the figures
with black water colors. Stencils of
the figures are easily made and are
very useful in making these products.
Several games may be played with
these cards. The following is en-
joyed: A child sits In a chair with the
cards having the products printed
on them in her lap. Each member
of the class has a similar bunch of
cards. The teacher stands behind
the pupil in the chair and says, '3x
g." II the pupil in the chair cannot
show the card having "27" on it
before some one in the class can
give the right card to the teacher he
must give up his place to the one
giving the correct card to the teacher
first.
Another Way: Getting Rid OF
Cards-Each child Is provided with
the same cards. The teacher steps
to the board and writes AKA" then
turns to receive the correct cards
of the pupils coming first She writes
again on the board another, as, "6xS,
etc, receiving as before the cards
from the prompt pupils only. The pu-
pill or pupils getting rid of the most
cards wins the game. Those who are
not prompt in bringing forward their
cards must keep them until called for
again.
BY having the figures from ] TO
IL inclusive printed on cards, one on
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-04-02
Copyright, Newark Daily
Continued from Yesterday
by ADELINE oARRIcK WEI

Copyright, Newark Daily Al
Continued from Yesterday
The next day." Dorothy went on
with the bird story she was telling
to Mary Elizabeth and the boys,
the next day Peter walked up early,
for he was very anxious to try to
fly.
He stretched his wings and
tapped them several times. Then
he f1uttered them and clambered to
the edge of the nest. One of his
brothers tapped his wings, too,
and just managed TO look over the
edge of the nest. And then he was
so surprised at what he saw that
he fell over backward. and all of
his sisters and brothers laughed so
hard that q bird that lived in the
next tree flew over to see who was
making all the noise.
Try again. cried Peter to his
brother, you must learn to use your
wings. And then he turned to the
mother bird, who was fiuttering
about in a great state of alarm,
she was so afraid her birdlets would
fall out of the nest to the ground.
Mother, may 7 try to fly now"
asked Peter
:" I'm afraid you are not strong
enough, said his mother, but sup
pose you will have to learn some
time
And then she flew to the edge
of the nest, Tapping her wings
gently 50 that Peter could see just
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-04-02
Shop News

4 full line of mems summer pa
janas is being shown as L.
Bamberger g. Co.'s. Silk and cot
ton suits in blue, pink, gray and
white, with silk frogs, are priced
at $3.50 and $3.50. Regular 81 and
81 suits are being sold at So cents.
The newest in millinery for
men may be purchased at this
store at reduced prices.
Lingerie blouses are selling at
the David Straus Company at
and silk shadow lace blouses are
marked at unusually low prices.
One will find that the price of
untrimmed hats at Hahne & Co.'S
is moderate. There are various
styles offered at this store. dolly
Warden" hats IN all OF the new
est shades are priced at from
sl.9S to $S.75. Poke bonnets for
children are sold at from 81 to 81.
French linen blouses in blue,
pink, lavendar and white are
selling at Oppenheim, Collins &
Co.'S at $3.50. SILK waists are sold
at this store at $3.50 and $6.75.
All-wool Canton crepe skirts
may be purchased at Morrison's
at cut prices.
l.. S. Plaut & Co. are selling
Colonial pumps valued at 95 at
1910. Princess Bee" the new
spring shoe, is sold at this store
for 80, regularly priced at S.
Children's tan shoes may be pur-
chased at many prices.