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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
CONTEST WAKES WARM.
Miss Marion Wood. at Present Leads
Competitors.

The contest is waxing warm and
there are going to be some surprises
before the contest is over. Marion
Wood has a small lead with Emerlta
Warnock, close second, and Miss
Grace Wiley a good third. All the
other ladies are going along nicely
and may forge ahead by tomorrow or
Friday.
The count taken at twelve o'clock
today was as follows:
Miss Marion Wood, 1852.
Miss Emerita Warnock, 1908. ,.
Miss Grace Wiley. l545.
Miss Grace Abbott, 1888.
Miss Katherine Newton, 8S3.
Mrs. f. Mumford, 602.
Miss Hilda Woolf, 47O.
Miss Gertrude Collum, $50.
Miss Ada V. Allison, 208.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
business of yesterday.

business of yesterday. tis
The Grand Lodge went on record
as confident of the ability of Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson to steer this
country safely through the storm
which now threatens it!and appointed
a committee to draw up suitable ras-
olutions. Action upon the reso!u-
tions was formulated this morning
by Hill Montague, Charles D. FoS, OF
Roanoke; and w. A. Allen, of Gov
ington, the members of the commit
tee.
The resolutions memora!ize the
President to do all in his power to
preserve the neutrality of the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
STUART REFUSES PARDON.
Mrs. Victor Hall viii Continue in
Richmond Penitentiary.
fsDecial Dispatch to the Gazette.)

Especial Dispatch to the Gazette.)
Richmond, May l2.--Governor Stu
art today refused to grant pardon
to Mrs. Victor Hall, Of Louisa, con-
victed of the murder of her husband
and sentenced to serve ten years in
the penitentiary.
Candidates for the Senate and
House are sending fees to Auditor
Moore. They should be paid to the
treasurers of the Districts in which
they are candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
DIVORCES GRANTED

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
of Katherine Amelia W. Spouse VS..
George Andrew Sprouse granting a
divorce to the plaintiff from the de-
fendant upon the ground of desertion.
In the same court final decree
was entered in the case of Isabelle
Block Abeles Us. Oscar Abeles,
granting the plaintiff divorce from
the defendant upon the ground of
deSertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

On INSTRUMENTATION Of the commit
tee on finance s16,1s2. SO was appro=
priated for the payment of Fairfax
county of the amount due on, account
Of annexation,
The finance committee also recon-
.mended that $l,5O0 be appropriated
to meet the deficit of the funds OF the
school board. Mr.. Bryan in present
ing this said that he understood that
it would be necessary to make FUR.
ther appropriation Of 50 1874, out that
for some unknown reason the City
School Board had only asked for the
81 500 at this time. He further SAID
that the finance committee had made
ayerv effort to establish a better un-
derstanding with the School Board IN
the matter Of expenditures, but with
ont success. That while there was no
Question as to the money being pro-
perly expended the School oBard does
not keep proper books, and in many
instances it is impossible to learn
anv of the details of the expendl-
lures.
This lead to long discussion, dur
inc which many of the members spoke
of the apparent unwillingness OF the
School Board to appreciate the neces,
cary relations between the Board anc
citv Council. The opinion seemed to
nrevail that the School Board took
tho position that it was none OF
Councils business what was done IN
the school or how the school 1uhas
wore expended, and that if this could
be changed it would benefit botn the
city and the schools.
MIR. Smith stated that the sltua-
t;on is very embarrassing 70 nm:
that he had gone on record more thar
= wear ago as beng unwilling to vote
for any of these sudden demanus o.
The School Board seemed to be uh-
ohle to realize the relations Una
was furnished to Counci'
tbon il is now getting. He said that
tho School Board SCENE dto DE un,
.,,c+ oxists between the schools and
copncil. and between school eNpehoi-
r,ros and the city's finances. on
vote the matter was passed, Ayes H.
Noes /.
The regular annual appropriate"
IN was introduced and referred TO
tha finance committee.
e s. It. Burke introduced a reso'
luton providing for a sanitary o..'
cor ct $50. per month. This was re
ferred to the committee on f'nanee
and public health. ,,,
Mr.. Desmond introduced resolu
+ion providing that all vehicles alte
dark. carry light both front ant,
rear this. was sent to streets 'n'
general laws. ;o;n+
On notion of Mr.. Marbury a ,0'nf nj
: session was held for the election OF
the City Engineer and Mr.. C.: E.
Dunn, the, incumbent was unan'''F
" elected. ::
y The report of: the special commit ,,
+oa IN the readjustment of WARDS
was received and. read, as was also
a minority report on the same suD
i ;ect, no action was taken on this on
account of the lateness OF the h0u',
and they will be taker up at the neA'
meeting. o+od viii
The other business transacted M WI.
ho found in the official proceedings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
WILL NOT HAVE
! A FIFTH WARD.
Majority Report of Commit
tee Adopted by Board
Of Aldermen
COUNCIL WILL CONCUR
School Boards Requisition For Ad-
ditional Funds Causes Ripple in
Lower Branch.

The City Council was IN session
about two hours last night. The most
important business before the bodies
was the reports OF the committee on
legislation of the recently annexed
territories. The majority report en-
dorsed an ordinance providing for the
extension Of the Third and Fourth
wards in order to embrace the ncN'
territory. The minority report ad"o'
Gated the formation Of another "ard
to be known as the Fifth, which would
embrace the new area. The Board OF
Aldermen adopted the majority re-
port, but the Common Council defer
red consideration until next meeting.
Other measures providing for I'M
rrovements in the new district we""
also introduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
GERMAN CALLS IT MURDER.
DR.. Cell Says Sinking of Lusltan'a
Was Worst Kind of Crime.

Doylestown, Pa. May l2.-Dr. Ed
ward Cell, noted writer, traveller and
lecturer. of Doylestown, in discussing
the Lusitania tragedy. is qotued as
declaring:
~ am a German. But I've never
had anything to 'rile me more than
has this sinking of the Lusitania-a
boat on which there We're 50 many
neutral people. Torpedoed, as'iths
Lusitania was, without warning, it is
simply the worst kind Of murder" .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

A solo "My Mothers Prayer" was
rendered at the Second Baptist at
the Sunday evening service by Mrs.
William H. Pettey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
DEATH NOTICE.

MRS. GEORGE COHEN died last
right at the residence of her sis
ter, Mrs. H. H. Blunt. near Mount
Vernon; after 4, long and painful
illness. Funeral notice later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
ENDS LIFE OVER WORRY.
Girl Made Sure by Doubling Means
of Suicide.

Bethlehem, Pa, May 12.-Miss Rose
Lambert, aged 10, committed suicide
here Monday by swallowing dose OF
who'd alcohol and inhaling illumina-
ting gas. The girl, a native of Hun
oary. worried over the European wai
and feared for her parents safety
there. She was engaged to be mar
ried to Frank Puskar, of Hagerstown,
Md but recently broke the engage
,ment because OF ill-health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

The next annual convention of the
Virginia Knights of Columbus will be
held in Alexandria according to a
decision reached at the meeting held
in Roanoke, Va, yesterday. Thomas
E. Dyson, of this city, was elected
State Advocate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

The annual meeting of the State
regents of the Mt. Vernon Ladies' AS
sociation was commenced at Mt. Ner-
non this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

Dairy Maids Convention for the
benefit Of the Home for the Aged,
under the auspices of the Fort Night
ly Music Club, will be at the West
minister Building on Friday, May 81,
at 8 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

The feast of the seven tables will
be given at the Westminster Buildin"
tomorrow evening from to 8 o'clock.
1t will be under the auspices Of the
Wednesday evening choir of the
Second Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

A large number of members of
Alexandria Lodge of Elks will attend
the session of Washington Lodge, No.
Is, tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

Mrs. George Cohen died last night
ut the residence of her sister, Mrs. H.
NJ. Blunt, near Mt. Vernon. after Il
long and lingering illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

The Retail Merchants Association
has elected r. f. Knight and Harrie
White delegates to the State conven-
ton to be held in Norfolk May l9-
21st. The Alexandria delegates will!
leave here May 18th by steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

The euchre which was to have beer
given at the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum tomorrow night, has been
postponed until May Goth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
Board of Aldermen.


An ordinance to grant 81 franchise
to persons or corporations to conduct
the telephone service in this city, laia
over at subsequent meetings, came up.
Mr.. Summers offered an amend-
ment providing that the franchise be
limited to ten years instead of twen-
ty-fve. This was defeated, as was
also another amendment compelling
such company to lay at least half q
mile of ground conduits yearly upon
athirtysdays' notice. 1t is provided in
the ordinancees;at the. company be
given twelve months notice and that
such work must be completed in five
years.
Mr.. Summers then moved that
when the company contemplated IN
creasing it's rates that it notify the
City Council of its purpose instead of
the Corporation Commission.
Several members called attention to
the law which requires the Corpora
tion Commission to act in such cases.
This amendment was also rejected.
Mr.; Summers. made another. attempt
to amend: the ordinance by introduc-
ing a provision compelling the COM
pany to satisfy any;person for dam
ages which may result in installing
the poles, running wires, etc. This
was also rejected, and the ordinance
finally passed by; vote of z to l.
MIR, Summers. II,
seThe majority and minority reports
ofEthe committee on legislation for
the newly-acquired territory, laid
over, Sat the last meeting, was then
taken, up. Both reports Were publish
ed in the. Gazette on April %.
Messrs. Brill and Hill spoke in fa-
vor of the majority report which ex-
tends the Third and Fourth wards
over the new area; and Mr.. Ballenger
advocated the minority report which
provides for new ward.
The vote was finally taken on the
minority report which was. rejected,
and the majority report: adopted by
q vote OFFS to 33--Messrs. Ballenger,
Summers and Mr. President voting
in the negative.
The other business transacted was
of q general. nature, and it will be
found in the official proceedings.
After participating in joint session
with the Common Council for the
election. of a city. engineer the Alder
men adjourned.
Common Council
The Common Council held lengthy
session last night and transacted con-
siderable business. AS soon as the
board was called order Mr.. Broc.
kett moved that Council go into the
election of a member to fill the vacan.
cy from the Third ward. He sale
that he hoped the members had hac
sufficient time to consider the fair
ness of this. 81.
MIR. Bales moved as substitute
that. the election be postponed unit
after the arrangement of the city:
wards have been decided on, On {
vote Mr.. .Bales's substitute was car
ried, ayes = Messrs. Marbury
Wattles, Desmond. Bales, Lawlel
Bryan and Smith, Noes, 5-=Mess-s
H. R. Burke, Leadbeater, C. S. T
Burke, BroeEett and Harrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

Thomas Thorpe. John Whitaker.
Mr.. Schafer. all of Philadelphia, and
Tohmas w. Thorpe and Mr.. Foster. of
Jersey City, spent Sunday as guests
of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Thorpe.
at Braddoci
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

In the Corporation Court today in
the case of Kate Redmond ct al. VS..
Mary Cassidy ct al. Il decree was en-
tered confirming sale and ordering IL
distribution of proceeds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12
LOCAL BREVITIES

J. w. Reeves; of 9l9 King street.
had two of his fingers badly injured
at the Steel Plant yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

Funeral services for George w.
Kelly were held this morning from
ST. Mary's Church and were conduct
ed by the Rev. i. j. Lueke. Inter
ment was in st. Mary's Catholic Gem
etery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

Select Hard Shell and Deviled Crabs
a, Jacob Brills Foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-12

Unsettled tonight and Thurs
day; probably showers; warns
er tonight. 8 ts5t
High tide 6:54 a. m. and 7:2as
N n, @f
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28

Cotton crepe, in any degree of fine
ness, and therefore suited to many
sorts of garments, is perfectly adapted
to nightdresses. 1t may be used for
them in either the sh Der or heavier
weaves, according to the ideas OF the
wearer Most of 1t is made in plain
white, but 1t comes also in the light
colors and in figured patterns showing
small flowers on a plain ground. so
that selection can be made to suit
the style of the nightdress. For there
are many styles to choose from, some
of them plain to the lergth of staid-
ness, and others ell borate to the verge
of frivolity.
Even the plainest styles, when made
up in the light tints of pink. blue,
maize, or the lowered patterns, have
the charm of pretty color to commend
them. The empire design is liked be-
cause it insures a graceful garment,
and no one could ask for greater sim
plicity. But among models that bid
for the favor of those whose tastes are
severe are the straight, plain pajama
nightgowns made with high neck and
'ong sleeves. They have narrow
turned cuffs and collar finished with
featherstitching in silk floss. A box
plat covers the opening at the front.
~h''b extends to the waist line. II
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28

is decorated with featherstitching a,
each side. Three side plaits, extend.
ing from the shoulder seams to the
bust line, provide the required full
ness. They are also featherstitched
There is a fad for this pretty old
fashioned needlework just now. 1t ha:
come in with shocking, shirrings. and
other needlecraft of bygone days OF
leisure.
Along with needlework simple hand,
crocheted or knitted laces are much in
evidence on feminine apparel, much
to the advantage of its lasting quail
ties. These laces are so durable that
they will outwear most fabrics on
which they are used
A nightdress of crepe is shown in
the drawing, having the sleeves and
neck finished with a hand-crocheted
beading which carries the narrow, lin.
gerie ribbon used for adjusting the
gown to the figure. 1t is made OF
light pink cotton crepe in a moderate
ly heavy weave. 1t is graceful ant
simple and pretty. This is enough ir
its favor to interest every woman
but not all that may be SAID It costs
next to nothing and the fabric does
not need to be ironed after it IL
washed
JULIA 8OTTOMLEY.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28

Reluctantly we turn our backs upon
the adorably pretty afternoon gowns
OF organdie, net, embroidered wolfe
and like fabrics, to consider those
made of heavier materials. Not that
the sheer things have outlived their
usefulness (for they are worn all the
year round), but the designers of new
models in dressy gowns are thinking
In terms of other fabrics just now. And
II new gown is needed at the flag
end OF the season it may as well be
made according to the latest ideas
Crepe de chine, taffeta, satin, MESA
line. all present themselves as avail
able for the afternoon frock. The con-
.tinued vogue of taffeta is assured and
IN attractive frock made of 1t is
shown here. Like a good many others
lt is easily within the scope of the am
ateur dressmaker; there is nothing diff
fcult about its making. The main
thing to remember in attempting to
make an afternoon frock at home is
that the design, however simple,
should have some little touch of crigi.
nality and cleverness. To meet this
need there is a great variety of good
paper patterns, and one may add to
the simplest of patterns little individ-
ual touches that captivate the atten.
ton and make the gown as the say
ing is.
Combinations of taffeta AID crepe
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28
SEE THIS AND ACT.

16O-acre homestead. close to Wig
gins; part fenced; small farm house.
12xl4. at $1.00 per acre
SO-acre homestead near Bush ranch,
fenced three sides. good wheat land,
new well. at $50 this week only.
100 acres. 3la miles from Virgins,
small farm house, 14X14. zoe acres
bottom land; sure crops; $1.OO per
acre.
S0-acre- homestead adjoining Wig
gins, Colo; all fenced; well; good
place: $500 per acre.
Several whole sections all so in one
body or quarters.
See me this week. Office hours, Z
to Il m, to 10 p. m.
All government land.
]. l.. JONES.
104 Josephine. Denver. Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28

and taffeta and voile mako exceeding.
ly effective frocks of this kind. Rich
ribbons, introduced in girdles or other,
where, are just in the right place on
them. Where one anticipates much
service out of a single frock, guimpe
which may be freshened up easily,
helps out immensely, aud there are
many patterns made for wear with a
guimpe of lace or net or sheer organ
die. In the frock shown in the pic.
ture a and-embroidered collar of hand
kerchief linen and a fiat bow of velvet
ribbon finish the neck.
Soutache braid covers the rather
wide belt and the revers at the front
of the bodice. 1t takes the place of
cuffs at the end of the long and close
fitting sleeves.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28
NEGRO YEAR BOOK.

Should be in the home of every Ne
gro. 1t contains the achievements,
the industries and activities of the
race. Every phase of the economic
lie of the Negro is discussed. 1t is a
compendium of useful knowledge. Il
ready reference book of $50 pages.
Order one today. Copies for sale at
the Statesman office, 1924 Curtis
street, Room 25.
]. II. DCNIPHAN,
General Agent.
1921 Marion St.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28
Cords and assets.

Cords and tassels are a trimming
feature worth noting. Satin cords
with silk tassels attached are used on
some of the new hats. Metallic cords
and tassels are also used on hats
Cords and tassels are used at the
girdle, sometimes, and often about the
neck. When used at the neck, the
cord is usually substituted by rib
bon, and the tassel is in the form OF
a beaded or teweled pendant.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28
MOUNTAIN LODGE OF ELKs

MOUNTAIN LODGE OF ELKS
NO. 80 WILL RENT THEIR
MODERNLY EQUIPPED ELKS'
HALL FOR SOCIAL GATHER
INGS, LODGE PURPOSES, PR
VATE AND PUBLIC DANCES
TO ALL PERSONS DESIRING
THE SAME. PHONE DIR. j. H..
4. WESTBROOK, MAIN 1888,
OR e. r.. PAGE, MAIN 2759.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28
5ARGAlNS 5.

Don't fail to read the advertise.
ments in the Colorado Statesman, II
you are looking for bargains. as we
carry ads for all the reliable and lead
ing merchants of the city.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-08-28

Hair Cut, 15c. 22os Larimer st.
8ricnier Barber Shop.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-04


show The girls also won numerous
other prizes. Look at the premium
list for tn. liberal prizes offered the
girls. for Bread and pastry at the Bel
trami County fair next fall.
Barker Offers Watch for Chickens.
So much interest was taken by the
young people last year in the poultry
contest that the premiums will be all
fifty cents higher next fall. Eleven
premiums will be offered for Leg
horns, eleven for Plymouth Rocks,
and eleven for Rhode Island Reds.
The F.. A. Barker Drug & Jewelry
company is again offering a good
watch for the sweepstakes pair of
chickens. See the premium list for
the prizes on chickens and begin to
find out where you can get good eggs
this spring. .:- - .r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-04
TO TRY KILTIES IN
TOXIC AND PARIS

London.-(By Mail to New York.
You can always count on Harry
Lauder. The canny Scotchman, who
has taken pounds sterling galore from
American audiences, is going to try
his kilties and antics on Toxic, Pet
rOgrad and Paris. Lauder returned
home the other day from an Amer
lean tour. II shall begin work
again in February" he said. "The
next time I hope to extend my tour
so as to go around the world. have
not yet seen Canada and the union
of South Africa. Then there is In
dia and our grand Allies. Why should
I not sing in Japan and in Petrograd,
and in Paris" While theatrical
critics are wondering just what
LADDERS bare knees would do to the
cold Russian winters, or what II
Love Lassie" would sound like to
the Japanese; no one is doubtful that
Lauder would save francs, rubles and
yen just as if they were dollars or
pounds. Lauder has son who is
a lieutenant in the 9Th Battalion, Ar
gyll and South erland Highlanders,
and is expected to go to the front
soon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-04
BUY AN AUTO; KEEP
CHILDREN ON FARM

Toledo, Ohio, Feb. 4.-The old,
old question, "How to keep the chill
dren on the farm" has been answered,
according to John W. WHY'S here
today. WHY'S is big auto manufac-
turer. The answer is the medium
priced car, says WHY'S. "The wild
scramble on the part of farm boys
and girls to get work in the cities is
fast becoming a thing of the past
The motor car has brought the cities
to them. The auto is keeping more
youngsters on the farm today than
promises of city wealth ever could
do" WHY'S declares. WHY'S puts
the high price Of farm products in
the past directly at the door of the
"on to the city movement" He de-
clared: 1.-THE agriculturist found he
must boost the price of his product
in order to pay for the planting,
tending and marketing of that pro-
duet. But the coming of the medium
priced automobile has changed condi-
lions. His sons and daughters have
the opportunity for recreation they
have always sought. They are prac-
tically as independent as the young
sters whose parents live in the SUI
burbs. In the evening their car will
take them as far and as fast as they
want to travel. They can run to the
city and attend a theater, a concert
or any other amusement" And in
the present day of scientific farming
implements, they are not too tired
to do this either, WHY'S believes.