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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
.LEMBERG IS
ABOUT TO FALL
Russian Troops Said to be
Preparing to Leave
The City.
ATTACK LAST LINES.
Germans Within Eleven Miles of
Place-Austrian Shells Reported 20
Be Falling in Cracow.

Berlin, June 2l--Lemberg is about
to fall before the eyes of the Kaiser.
The Russians are preparing to eva
cuate the city. A dispatch from
Przemsyl early today says Austrian
regiments are storming the last line
of Russian defenses on a ridge eie-
ven miles from the city and thst
Austrian shells are falling in Cracow.
the western suburb of the Galician
capital.
Since early yesterday trainloads OF
Russian wounded have been hurrying
out of Lemberg. They are moving
northeast in the direction of Brody,
FIVE miles from the Russian frontier.
Aviators have brought word that Sc
vera trainloads Of heavy guns are
moving out of Lemberg.
Holly pursued by the Austro-Ger-
mans, the Russians who were driven
out of Grodek fell back toward Lem
berg. Through the gap between lakes
DroZdowiecki and Czerlanski, General
Mackensen is rushing flying columns
Of cavalry and infantry. They drove
enemy eastward so rapidly that the
Slavs made only feeble attempt at
resistance at their first line of tren-
ches, three miles east of the lakes
The Russian center retreated SO
rapidly that the right flank had 10
give way and began falling back IN
confusion from the Wereszyca river
north of Grodek at daybreak Sum
day.
Throughout Saturday night and
early Sunday, the Russians continued
to give ground, abandoning one after
another row Of trenches on the hills
east of Grodek. They are making
their final'stand on a four-niile ridge.
The. battle for. the; ridge began yes
terday morning, the Austrians max
ing the first onslaught. The Rus
scions beat off the early attacks,
fighting desperately. When the last
dispatches we're filed from the bat
tie front General Mackesen was
hurling one regiment after another
into the attack.
Unofficial reports say that the
Kaiser has moved forward close to
the battlefront and plans to enter
Iemberc with the Austro-Germans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
WARDEN's WIFE ABLAZE.
Husband Away-Negro Trusty EN-.
ployed as Personal Servant Sus-
pected of Murder

Joliet, ILL.,, June 21-Mrs.' Edmund
NJ. Allen, wife of the warden of the
Illinois Penitentiary, was found dead
in her blazing bed yesterday: and a
committee is investigating to deter,
mine whether she accidentally set
hedself on fire, or was slain and burn
ed by George Campbell, negro pri-
soner, used by the warden's family
as personal servant. Mr.. Allen was
absent on trip to West Baden, Ind
A jug partly filled with wood aico-
hol was found in the bedroom after
the fire was extinguished, and men,
bers of the investigating commit
tee said it was possible: that some OF
this fluid had been used in an effort
to tremate Mrs. Allen. Campbell is
a trusty. serving an intermediate
term for. manSlaughter, committed IN
Chicago. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
COL. DEMPSEY RETURNS
Attends Reunion of His Class at
West Point Military Academy,

: Colonel c. A: Dempsey, United
States Army, detailed with the Virgil,
mia Volunteers as inspector of small
arms practice, was at his desk in the
Adjutant-General's office in Rich,
mond yesterday after an absence Of
ten days. Colonel Dempsey attended
the finals at the United States Mill
tary, Academy, West Point, at which
a reunion of his class was held. He
also spent several days with friends
in New York.
Capt. A. M. Shipp, United States
Army, detailed as instructor of Vlr,
ginia Volunteers, is at Seagirt, n
Jr., on duty as instructor during the
encampment of the New Jersey Nat
onal Guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
FLOODS IN THE WEST.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 21.-Twen.
ty-four hours Of lowering clouds. but
only negligible rain, in Eastern Kan,
sas and Western Missouri, gave some
relief last night from fears of large
damage by waters of the Kansas and
Missouri rivers, but the continued
threatening weather left the situation
menacing.
Both the Kansas and Missouri
were rising very slowly here last
night, with the Missouri just short OF
the predicted stage Of 81 feet and
Kansas three feet lower This left a
clear margin Of about four feet be.
low the tops of the city dikes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
FRANK s SENTENCE
IS COMMITTED
Convicted Man Will Not
Die For Murder of
Mary Phagan
WINS IN FINAL FIGHT
Prisoner Whisked in Auto From Rear
Door of Atlanta Jail and Hurried
to Millidgeville.

Atlanta, June 21.-Leo M. FranR
will not die on the gallows tomorro"
for the murder of Mary Phagan.
Governor Slaton at midnight com
muted his sentence from death to
life imprisonment.
A few minutes later the prisoner
was spirited from the jail, through
the rear door, and under heavy
guard started for the State prison
farm at Millidgeville.
Sheriff Mangum was notified OF
the executive clemency only a few
minutes before the train left and
rushed the prisoner to the station IN
an automobile.
Announcement of the governors
action was held up because 1t was
feared that on account of the intense
feeling here an attempt would be
be made to lynch Frank.
Governor Slaton refuses, to discuss
the case further than to say ne Is
preparing long statement to be
given out later in the day.
Gall I ask is that the people OF
Georgia read my statement and con-
slider calmly the reasons that | have
given for committing this mans SEN
tence to life imprisonment. l am alb
solutely satisfied that / did right"
said Governor Slaton in advance of
his formal statement.
Frank was accompanied to the
prison farm by Sheriff Mangum ana
a strong posse Of deputies. His de-
parture from the Jail was so secret
that even his own friends did not
know of it until some time after
wards.
Though it was known Frank was
no longer there, there was crowd
around the Atlanta Jail early today
The name of Mary Phagan, whom
Frank was convicted of numbering,
was frequently heard. Expressions
of dissatisfaction; with the %commuta-
ton were common also, but there
was nothing like the violence of tone
which had been feared and expected
The strain of the situation has
beep-tremendous and the, feeling of
relief at the swapping of the tension
probably had something to do with
the almost apathetic reception of the
outcome.
The suddenness of the authorities
action also took the people by sur
prise and it was evident that they
had hardly had time to adjust them
selves to the latest development,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
BROOKS BROUGHT HERE.
Negro Who Attempted 10 Shoot PO'
liceman Reed Held for Grand
Jury.

In Police Court this morning Jo-
seph Brooks, i negro, with long
police record, was held for the action
of the grand jury on the charge OF
attempting to shoot Policeman Sam
uel Reed. the attempted crime took
place in the northeastern portion. Of
the city on February 18th last. Po-
iiceman Reed had placed Brooks
under arrest as being one of the ne
groes who had snatched pocket books
from ladies. He put the nippers on
the mans left wrist when he pulled
a gun from his pocket and shot at
the officer. Reed lodged and the
bullet narrowly missed his head.
Brooks was joined by another negro
and the two dragged the officer to
a rock pile where they beat him up
and left him.
Brooks was arrested in Baltimore
last Friday Officer Reed went to
the Monumental City ION Saturday
and identified the negro as the man
who had shot at him. Brooks agreed
to return to Alexandria without re-
QUESTION papers.
He acknowledged to Justice Cation
that he was the man who was want
ed but denied that he had shot at
the policeman. He said that he had
a gun at the time he was placed un-
der arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
Slain by His Wife.

Chester, Pa. June 21.-John f.
Burk, 40 years old, track foreman
for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was
shot through the jugular vein and
instantly killed by his wife, Eliza
beth. a frail little woman. weighing
less than 100 pounds. in the pres
ence of their five little children last
night in the dining room of the
couples home at Ninth and Flower
streets.
The shooting was the elimination
of many abuses to which the woman
has been subjected for long time
the police say, and they are inclined
to believe the statement of Mrs
Burk that she acted in self-defense
Mrs. Burk was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

ARE RIVAL FACTIONS
One Fighting for Suffrage by Amend
ment to Constitution and Other by
State Enactment.

! richmond, June Zl-lhe recentl!
organized Congressional Union Of
Virginia-an organization formed fol
the purpose Of pushing the Susan 3
Anthony amendment to the Consti-
tuition granting suffrage to women
has brought down from Washing
ton professional organizer, Miss
Emily K. Perry, to stir up interest in
the work. Miss Perry is Virginian
She held an open air meeting Satur-
| day night.
Miss Perry explains the reason for
her coming to Virginia as follows:
81 feel that in coming here to Vir-
ginia and talking about an amend
ment to the United States Consitur-
| tion I am far from infringing on any
| right of the State; rather, | am cali
ing to the attention of Virginia, one
of the oldest and most important
States in the Union, to her inallenable
right and privilege of changing the
Constitution in the framing of which
she had so large a part, at any time
she so desires. I have come to Rich
mond to try to help the splendid Viz
gina women among you make you
want an amendment to the Constitu
ton as quickly as possible.
--,iiss Perry is the gucs: il Eicst-
mond of Mrs. Charles Y. Meredith
and will accompany her in the depu-
tation to call on Congressman A. j.
Montague at an early date. She will
also assist at the open air meeting
to be held in Richmond, and will help
organize the Virginia branch of the
Congressional Union.
Miss Perry states that she is not
here to in any way interfer with Or
handicap the State work. On the
other hand, she says: Il feel so very
strongly the great benefit this cam
p;aign for Federal work is bound to
be to the Virginia woman suffrage
compaign. Every bit Of suffrage pub
licity and activity helps rather than
hinders, and the wonderful enthu-
siasm that Federal work has met
Il
with at every public meeting held
throughout the State is propaganda
in itself"
On the other hand, the Equal Suf-
frage League of Virginia has dis
claimed all responsibility for the Con-
gressional Union. In literature sent
out by the LOCAL league it is stated
that ;'this organization (the Congress
sional Union) is in no way connected
with the. great body of sutfraglsts'
but is a new organization with meth
ods and policies diametrically op-
posite to- those of the national asso-
ciation." The action of the Congress
sional Union is deprecated and the
league "disclaims any responsibility
for or sympathy with the same"
The Equal Suffrage League OF Vlr-
pinia is bending every effort at this
time osecuring signatures on pc
ton to the State Legislature request
ing that body to submit to the quail
fed voters for ratification an amend
! ment TO the Constitution of Virginia
giving suffrage to women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

Joseph Smith, SO, was wounded ia
tally and Mrs. Smith, 18, was beaten
severely by negro burglar, who at
tackled them in their home at Mo-
nessen, Pa, yesterday when Smith
refused to give up; some money he
was supposed to have in the house.
The negro shot Smith through the
neck when the latter attempted to
defend himself. Mrs. Smiths cries
summoned help and the negro fled
Smith died in a.hospital a. later. Smith,
miner, sold some property recently
and had told friends he had the
money in his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
TO THE OWNERS OF DOGS.

AS required by law, notice is given
to owners of dogs to take out the
required license for owning or har-
boring dogs. The licens is (S1.50).
One Dollar and Fifty cents, to be
paid to the City Auditor on or be-
fore July l 1915. After that date q
fine of from S30O) three to S(5.OO>
five dollars can be imposed on the ow-
ners or harborers of each unlicens-
ed dog. The Police force have been
instructed to report delinquents.
THOMAS A. FISHER, Mayor.
je 10-1Ot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
Fell From Roof.

Philadelphia, June 21.-Held by his
brother, who had grabbed him as he
toppled off roof in the rear OF
No. 626 South Fourth street yester-
day, David Kevles. eight years old
of No. 1923 South Ninth street, dang
led for a few moments by his shirt
three stories up in mid-air, until the
fabric ripped and the boy dropped
to the pavement. He is in Mt. Siani
Hospital, suffering from several
compound fractures. and is not en-
pected to live. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
BANKERS ENDORSE
THE PRESIDENT
:: "a
Commend Zeal and Good
Faith Of John Shelton
Williams aa::f
WILL OMIT LIQUORS
Participate in Grand Banquet at
Chamberlain's Hotel, Old Point, at
The Close of Session.

Virginia Bankers Association at Old
Point Saturday placed the assoc:a-
tion on record as being opposed to
the use of Intoxicating drinks at the
annual banquets and when the body
| assemblies around the festal board
next year the members will have III
enjoy the meals without liquors.
The resolution to do away with
liquors at the banquets was offered
just few moments before the asso-
citation finished its sessions by S. }.
Barrow, of Blackstone, and was pas
sed by a vote of twenty three to
fourteen.
The final session proved the r,ost
spirited and interesting of the entire
meeting.
The association unanimously adopt
ed resolutions commencing the al
ministration of President Woodrow
Wilson and placing the BODY on re-
cord rs favoring the foreign policy
of Mr. Wilson.
In its original form, the preamble
Of the resolution contained references
to the resignation Of the Secretary
of Stale which, while they p?eserv-
ed the genera! import of tn2 paper
that was adopted, were stricken OIL.
by the conr. ntion as a concession ~
strictly good taste.
The debate on the various suggest
ed amendments, times spirited to
degree, developed the genera. feel
ing oF the members that nuh,ic opln.
ion i'll Virginia, particuar!.! among
bankers. supports the administra-
TONS foreign policies, and that tins
allegiance to the Presidents program
has not been abated by the division
in the Cabinet.
In it's first draft the resolution also
assured the President that the resig-
nation of Secretary Bryan has in no
way impaired the confidence of the
Virginia bankers in the wisdom Of his
procedure in dealing with the compli-
cations arising from the loss of AM
erican life through the sinking of
passenger-carrying vessels by the
beligerents.
Another resolution directed the sec
retary to send letter to Hon Joln
Shelton Williams. Comptroller OF The
Currency, expressing the ''con!!dencc
of the Virginia Bankers Association
in the fidelity, intelligence and good
faith of the comptroller in his de-
sires to carry out the laws govern
ing his department."
The letter declared that the "asso-
citation would feel that it had been
amiss in its duty had it no: placed
this testimony on record. "
The officers nominated on Friu"V
were unanimously elected and Pes.
ident C. E. Tiffany, of Warrenton
took the gavel during the closing
hours of the convention. Mr.. Tatfany
heartily thanked the association for
the honor conferred upon him.
Carroll Pierce, of Alexandria, pre-
sented handsome loving cup to the
retiring president, W. B. Vest on
behalf of the association. Nh. Pierce
was especially laudatory Of the
splendid work done for the associa
ton by Mr.. Vest declaring that the
past wear had been the most success
full in the history of the organiza-
tior1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
NOTICE

The Misses Rotchford and
Music Class Of 1915, announ.
ce their annual recital, Tues
day, June 22nd., 8 p. m.,
Young Peoples Building
Tickets on sale Warfield's
Drug. Store, Students, and
studio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

Tne Circuit Court fCT. Alexandria
County, Judge J. B. T. Thornton pre-
siding, convened this morning. The
case of Albert Harris, colored,
charged with pocketboot snatching, is
set for trial tomorrow. Harris was ar
rested by citizens Of the county 4
few minutes after he is said to have
snatched u pocketbook from woman
living in Del Ray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

The twelve days cleanup cam
paign inaugurated by the Civic I'M
provement League will end Wednes-
day. Work will be done today,
Tuesday and Wednesday in the Third
ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

The body of C. o. c. Brown, OF
Del Ray, who lied at the Alexandria
Hospital Saturday of burns received
while soldering a gasoline tank, were
forwarded to the home of his mother
in Washington, from which place his
funeral will take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

An ice cream festival will be given
Thursday, the oath, from Z to 10 p.
M, in the Young Peoples Building.
for the benefit Of the Children's
Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

There will be called meeting to-
night of the Police Commissioners
for the purpose of electing an officer
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of the late William A. Fergu-
son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
LOCAL, BREVITIES

The Willard W. C. T. U. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the lecture room of the Trinity NJ. E.
Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

The meeting of the finance commit
tee of the City Council, scheduled for
Saturday afternoon, at which time
it was expected that a report would
be made by Attorney John M. john
son as to the right Of the city to re-
ceive taxes from the territory re-
Gently annexed to Alexandria, was
postponed until Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

Today is the longest day OF the
wear. The sun rose at 4:43 and vii!
set a few seconds after 1897. The
extra seconds compose thc additiona!
day time allotted to June 2l. To-day
the sun reached its most northeriy
point, and later in the evening will
start it's descent to the equator,
reaching the southern extremity Sep
tember y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

Miss Margaret Freeman, of Colds
boro, N. c., is the guest of Miss
Emma Topping, at her home innorth
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

WANTED-Two young men as
statesmen. experience unnecessary.
. Call at Hotel Rammel Tuesday to
room II after 9 o'clock. 21-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21
SECOND ANNUAL MOONLIGHT
EXCURSION

Of the Holy Name Band.
On Steamer st. Johns
THURSDAY. JUNE oath
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

Adults tickets :. :. :. >. 25c
Childrens tickets :. :. :. :. ..15t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-21

Partly cloudy and warmer to-
night; Tuesday probably show
. ers:
High tide 2:03 a. m. and 2:21
p. NJ.
Sun rises 4:36; Sun sets 7:26.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
JUNE LIBRARY REPORT

The following is the report of the
Carnegie Public Library and Reading
Rooms for the month of June, 1915:
Number of persons in to read or
write, 964.
Average number per day, 81.
Largest daily attendance, II.
Smallest daily attendance, %.
New members enrolled, II.
Number of books loaned, 43O.
Number of magazines loaned, As.
Number of worn out books discard.
ed, 20.
Fines collected, IS.
Frances Macdonald, Librarian.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
The flao at Half Mast.

The custom of showing the flag at
half mast originated from the way at
sea of showing the pre-eminence one
ship had over the other in time Of war
fare. The vanquished always bad to
lower it's flag, while the victor's would
be raised as high as possible in exulta-
ton. To lower a flag is an act of sub
mission or betokens respect to a su.
perior or is a signal of distress. The
hoisting of a flag half mast high came
to be used, therefore, as a sign OF
mourning and respect.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
Hypnotism.

Hypnotism has attracted less atten.
ton in England than in o other
countries. though the name Of hypno-
tism was first applied to the science by
an Englishman. James Braid. a sur
geon Of Manchester. This was in 184l.
But sixty years before that Mesmer
had met with great success in Paris. a
commission Of investigation. including
such eminent people as Benjamin
Franklin, having to admit many Of bis
facts. while denying his explanation Of
them. Charlatans brought mesmerism
into disrepute for a time. but the Paris
Academy Of Medicine reported favor
ably Of It In 1881. and at last, in 1892.
the British Medical association gave It
its approval.-London Opinion.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
A Curious Needle.

A curious needle was once in the
possession Of Queen Victoria. 1t was
made at the celebrated needle factory
at Redditch and represents the column
Of Trajan In miniature.
This Roman column IL adorned with
numerous scenes in sculpture, and on
the needle (Which was presented 10 the
queen on her visit to the famous fac
tory in December, 1891 scenes in her
life are presented In relief. but & small
that it requires a powerful magnifying
glass to see them clearly.
This Victoria" needle can. more
over, be opened and contains a num-
Der Of needles Of smaller size, which
are also adorned with scenes In relief.
London Spare Moments.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
China's SaIt Wells,

Salt wells In China have been operat-
ed for hundreds Of years, and in the
Tzelinching district, especially, have
built up a prosperous community. In
some cases the wells are 800 feet deep.
The salt is obtained in the form of
brine, which is raised in bamboo tubes
by means of crude derricks. the motive
power for which is furnished by wa
ter b~uffalOes.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
When Turkey Was Great.

The Turkish empire reached its
greatest glory in the reign Of Sulie-
man the Magnificent, who held the
throne from 1920 until 1866. Besides
his North African possessions his ter
ritories extended from near what is
now the border of Germany to Persia.
There was ut that time no other state
that approached the Turkish in extent
or wealth.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
Omens Of 6ricklayers.

Brtcklayers believe it Is unlucky to
lay the top brick at the north corner
Of a building. Some Of them would
lose a days pay rather than imperil
their future by doing such a piece Of
work.
A bricklayer often bricks up IN the
hollow of a wall a horseshoe with u
cent tied 20 1t. This he does for good
luck.
To lay the first and last brick Of any
building but a church brings good
luck to the bricklayer.
Churches are the luckiest buildings
to work on. Theaters are the unluck-
lest
1t Is bad luck to break a trowel.-
Pittsburgh Press.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
Two Workmen in Accidents,

William Penn Cunningham was kill
ed instantly and Philip Nels was hurt
fatally by falling materials dislodged
by the force of blasts shot to tear out
two temporary dams built in the riv.
er as part of the construction work
IN the new power plant at Thompson
Falls.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-07-16
Too Much For AT.

+. "Oh, Mr.. Jinks.' said the gushing
young thing at the pink tea, don't you
just perfectly adore the modern paint
ers?"
mot in all cases." replied the cynic.
surveying the gathering with a jaun-
diced eye. "Some Of them. it appears
to me, daub it on just a little too
thick."-Richmond Times Dispatch.