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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

SITUATION is GRAVE
News of Loss Of Lives of Three
americans Gives administration q
Severe Shock.

Washington, May 3.-Diplomatic re.
lations with Germany are nearing a
grave crisis.
Officials frankly are gravely con-
cerned over the torpedoing of the
American ship Gulf Light by Ger
man submarine, coming as it does in
face of the distinct warning by
President Wilson that should enforce
ment Of the drastic war zone bring
the loss of a single American life,
the German government would be held
10 strict accountability.
Anxiety is apparent on every side.
At no time since the European war
began has there been shown so frank
an apprehension Of what the day may
bring forth in relations with Ger
many.
News Of the loss of three American
lives on the Gulf Light gave Admins
tration officials distinct shock, fol
lowing as it did sharply upon the
heels of the attack on the Cushing
by an airship and the warning of the
German embassy that passengers
going abroad did so at their own risk.
Few details OF the torpedoing OF
the Gulf Light nave yet been rccciv-
ed.
President Wilson returned from
WilIiamstown, Mass. this mornlng
and plunged at once into the task Of
reading the dispatches relating to
the incident.
The President and his advisers nave
decided that nothing can be done i"
the matter until full details are re
ceived concerning the incident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
KILLED BY PRIEST
Ranchman Attempted to Murder
Clergyman and Nurse

Palm Springs, Cal. May 3
rountv officials today investigated
circumstances surrounding a pistol
duaI which resulted Friday night IN
the death of Peter Glennon, a young
ranch hand and the wounding "1
Rev. Paul Reinfels, Il Catholic priest
from Paloma, III.
The shooting occurred at Ch'io
ranvon. frequented by health seekers
FIVE miles from here in the river
side country desert.
Father Reinfeis arrived at ram
c,r;ros two days ago and went at
once to i tent in the canyon. MISS
.C1oro Sheer, a nurse waited upon hlm'
CIennon was said to have been IN
,ova with Miss Sheer. According 20
~. nriest and nurse, Glennon came
Gro miles from ranch where he WAS
employed to the Chino Camp ~here
h. ,,nounced he intended to kill both
Miss cherr and Father Relnfels. HIS
srst shot. wounded the priest, ana
Miss sherr grappled with Glennon.
: she struggled with the ranchman'
Father Reinfels drew his own reroi-
yer and fired killing Giennon. Inc
.... u,ound was said to be slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
FEARS DEGENERATION
Member of Eugenic Society of Eng
land Fined $3.50.

London, May 3-For advising every
young and healthy woman of inde-
pendent means as Il patriotic duty to
produce at least one healthy baby,
Arthur Busch Michel, of Somerton,
Somersetshire, an elderly and wealthy
man, leading member of the euge-
mic society and the Malthusian league
has.been fined $3.50. :
sMr. MitchellHwas arralgned on the
charge of: publishing and distributing
certain: slips of paper without, tie
name of the printer attached, accord
ing to law. The slips contained this
advice:
Sat this time of. national emerg.
ency. when .men are hazarding their
all on land or sea. no, girl of indie
pendent means, gifted with sound
health and strength. should shirk
the risks, responsibilities and odium
of producing one well-conditioned
child to the community"
On the stand Mitchell not only ac-
knowledged his offense. but justified
it by declaring that the tendency oj
war was to produce constantly in
creasine disparity between the sexe:
and that his advice was only INTENDED
=
for women of independent means
whose fortunes with the death o5
their male relatives on the firing
lines, would be Inherited by tnei
sisters. who would become the pre-.
OF fortune hunters.
There must be degeneration OF tn
race" he declared, where the pes
and hravest go to the front and ar
killed. Whereas the chances OF mar
rage are left 70 those who haven
volunteered.
The magistrate held that this de
Tense only aggravated the crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
WARSHIPS QUICK TO KILL

Bordeaux. France, May 3-Three
persons were killed Saturday in an
accident in connection with the
launching of the battleship Langue-
doc. The vessel left the ways with
such speed that it stranded on the
bank of the river striking and crush
ing lighter. cn board which the
fatalities occurred.
The Languedoc is of the super
dreadnought type. Of 24,S30 tons
and carries twelve 1874 inch guns
twenty four 5-5-inch guns and six
torpedo tubes. She is :574 feet long
and cost S13,512.O0o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
KILLED FLEEING&P
German Captive Shot While Attempt
ing 10 Escape

Montreal. May 3--A German pris.
oner, attempting to escape yesterday,
was shot dead by guards.
One hundred and sixteen Germans
held as war captives, were being
taken from Montreal detention mead.
quarters to be sent to Spirit Lake
when at Bonaventure Station one
broke from the ring of guards ana
attempted to dash to liberty.
The guards allied upon MIN to stor
When he kept on running the order
10 fire was given. The fleeing mar
fell dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
MAKING SRRAPN'EL
IN OLD DOMINION
ms - ",fs
Three Thousand Men Need
ed in Richmond Locomo-
tive Works
WORK IN TWO SHIFTS
Expects to Turn Out 5000 Complete
Shells Per Day-obtain Powder
From City, Point.

Richmond, May 3.-Within SIN
weeks the Richmond branch OF the
American Locomotive Works will
begin the manufacture Of shrapne'
and cartridge castings for the allies
and, so large are the orders, 3,ooo
men will receive employment. As
far as possible, every former en-
ployee of the local branch will be
taken back, and work with which ne
is in part familiar will be given TO
him.
It was said yesterday that about
$50 men are being employed now in
the manufacture of the simpler tools
and devices needed in the making OF
the powerful shells. The more intrl-
cate machinery is being made else
where, and will be shipped here as
soon as completed.
Though official announcement us to
what governments are ordering
shrapnel has never been made, for OBJ
vious reasons, it is generally under
stood that the orders originally came
from the French and British govern
ments. More lately orders have also
been received from the Russian gov
elmment, so that the first order for
the manufacture of 2,500,00O shrapnel
and cartridges castings has baen
largely increased.
- Half OF the shells, it was amoun-
ced some time ago, will be manufac-
tured here, and the other half will be
made in the works at Dmkirk, N. Y.
The local branch has contracted to
manufacture in complete form 5000
shells day and 5000 brass cases a
day, necessitating the employment of
fally 1900 men working. in day and
night shifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

T wish to state that / superintend
n, nv work myself. DO all my own
des;qning. make everything my
self Any time, at any hour. you may
drop in and l can show you nothing
tor much or too har for me 10 do. Az!
c+vle YOU desire. GEO. SCHRIENER
tailor and cutter. 81 north Alfred
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator
Of Marshall Carr deceased. all pei
sons indebted to said estate are re-
ouested 70 make prompt settlement
with the undersigned, and all persons
20 whom said estate is indebted are
requested 10 present their accounts
properly certified for payment.
T "A. GORMAN
% lot Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
NOTICE.

| wish to inform my friends and
the public generally that the magis-
terial and notarial bushes will be con-
Quoted as usual at the old stand, ll5
South Royal street. this city. | will
also represent several fire insurance
companies.
r. +. KNOX
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

Joseph Henderson who is charged
with killing. his brother. John ".
Henderson. will be given a preliml-
nary hearing before Police Justice
Cation. tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

Members of Old Dominion Com
mandery, No. II, Knights Tenlplars,
attended Ascension Day services Of
the Fredericksburg Commandery ut
Fredericksburg last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

One youth had his head cnt and an
other one Of his thumbs broken while
watching baseball games on the re
claimed ground on Battery Rodgers
yesterday. Both were treated at
the Alexandria Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
AUTOMOBILISTS NOTICE

Many Washington Motorists bring
.heir tire troubles to LEAHY "The
Tire Doctor" Why?-Not because of
his. good looks.
n. Fairfax st. opD.. Police Station
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
AUTOMOBILE NOTICE

DON'T throw away your old tires
II not worth repairing have them
made into reliners or blowout patch
es We make en- at LEARY'S tire
Hospital. Opp. Police Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

Jerry Slmms, negro, was fined
$50 by Police Justice Cation this
morning for selling liquor witout 4
license.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

The Circuit Court with Judge J. 3.
T. Thornton, Of Manassas. presiding,
opened its May term at II o'clock
this morning. The docket was read
and several eases were SeF for trial.
There are no important matters TO
come up at this term OF the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

At meeting of r. L. Lee Camp
OF Confederate Veterans to he held
tonight plans will be made for the
trip Of the camp to Richmond next
month TO attend the meeting Of the
Confederate Veterans from all paris
Of the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

John Pevel'ill, who was sentenced
III February 1919, 10 serve years
in the renitenria-y Tor MS part in a
series of car rohbe,'ies. has been
granted conditional pardon upon
recommendation Of Judge L. c. Bar
ley and Commonwealth Attorney
Samuel 6. Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Rev. J. Leighton Stuart, a mis-
sionary Of China, preached last night
at the Second Presbyterian Churcn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

FOR Bedding Plants, DahtlaS
and Gladiora Bulbs, tomato and
cabbage plants on sale in market
every Tuesday. Thursday and Sat
urday. c. ALBERT sHAFFER.
S-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

In Police Court this morning VII
liam Bridget. Il negro boy. who stole
two rings and Il gold watch, valued
at Sl75, from the residence of T.. r.
Baker, G13 Prince street, on Saturday
morning, was sent to the reform
school at Laurel, Va. The boy was
4 former inmate of that institution
The rings were found hidden beneath
4 plank in the city market building
and were returned to their owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

The Holy Name Society Of st.
Nary'S Catholic Church held meet
ing last night at which time addresses
were made BY Michae! r. Shafei. of
Washington. president of the Arch
iiccean Union Of the Holy Name So
c;cty. Of Baltimore, and J J;adlcy
Doyle. president Of the Washington
aranch Ok The same society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

Select Hard Shelled Crabs at Jacob
Brilrs. foot of King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-03

High tide 1l:05 a. m. and 5:03
p. ~. |
Sun rises 500; Sun sets 6:53.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07

tnct and unrnisakable warning against jumping
ciusions Some Of the passengers the GOODNESS
fairness to suggest that the explosion was not caused
BY torpedo but by floating mine and this theory Is
favored by two facts: that the ship was apparently
hit forward and the blow was not fatal ship
now being her way back TO Liverpool II II was a
torpedo that she struck by is the first German
torpedo that has botched its work.
We undertaking to say what the real truth is
simply undertaking to say that the truth is yet
to be ascertaned and that there are enough doubtful
features to the matter make farminded and peace.
ably inclined people careful how they speak Of the affair
while waiting for an investigation President Wilson is
said to regard Uncomfortable that peaceful pas
senger vessel would be attacked without warning after
the assurances given by the German government last
week." and in any event prudence counses Americans
to withhold judgment least until 1t has been deter
mined whether the Hesperian really unarmed. But
one side has been heard and that side in most in.
complete, indefinite incoherent statement The native
fairness and goodsense Of the American people have
been abundanty proved during the trying incidents
the last few months and these qualities will stand them
in good stead now.-Pittsburgh Press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
ILAEAYETTE,s sIRIHpAY.

Labor Day falls this year on La
fayette's birthday. 1t comes as a
ready.made celebration Of an anni-
yersary which fate has rendered OF
poignant significance to this beloved
land OF ours. Lafayette. in adding the
weight OF his influence and enthusi-
asm and seryiceable sword to the
cause OF the 10 unprepared. poverty.
stricken but bravely struggling colo.
ries, tipped the scales in favor OF
French recognition and cooperation,
and therefore in favor OF their inde.
pendence and future might in world
councils. The situation in little mora
than a century and quarter seems
almost exactly reyersed-the proud
France Of Lafayette's birth, SO gra.
cious in her condescension to those
poor, remote, half.baked colonies, is
herself tattered, wounded, fighting
gamely for freedom, while the colo.
MES. grown to amazing size and
wealth and power. secure in their.
sovereignty, look on.-N. Y. Tribune.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND
DR., puMBA.

The gravity Of the charges made by
a London correspondent respecting
documents alleged to have been found
in the custody Of one Archibald, rep.
resented as serving the Austro.Hun.
garian and German ambassadors to
this country in the capacity of con-
fidential messenger, is Immediately
apparent. II these communications
are authentic they substantiate every
suspicion that has been entertained
concerning the intervention OF foreign
political influences in the industrial
affairs of this country and reveal the
accredited and agents OF an ostensi-
bly, friendly power formenting disor.
der and assaiiing in vital spot the
domestic peace and tranquility Of the
United States. No nation can enter.
tain within its borders diplomatic
agents who thus abuse their privilege
and menace its welfare.-N. Y. Sun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
TEuToNlc DIPLOMACY AND
AMERICA

Dernberg was an incident; Dumba
Is an issue. What is tho government
OF the United States going to do about
Dumba? DR.. Dernberg having no Of
fetal status with the government of
the United States, ceased 10 be even
an incident when he departed from
these shores. DR.. Constantin Theo.
dor Dumba is an issue because he IL
ambassador extraordinary and minis.
ter plenipotentiary for Austria-Hun.
gary, accredited to the government of
the United States, and because there
has been communicated 10 the De.
partment of State what seems TO be
very convincing evidence that he has
been conspiring TO promote the com.
mission of crime in this land. Have
the American people no rights that
Teuton diplomacy Is bound 10 re-
specify. Y. Herald.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
INTERNATIONAL LAW.

is true that there never was body OF statute law
with courts and bafs to enforce 1t, to govern ma.
lions at war In their relations to each other OF to
neuttals
But there IS great body Of accepted customs which
have been OF enormous value They have been the up.
growth IN civilization. They have protected the flag oil
truce. They have been of humane value in the amel.
ioraton Of Of the wounded and prisoners They
have made the Red Cross possible.
They have made the sea highway even during war,
IN 30 far civilized could allow 1t TO be free to
ueutrals They have been recognized by elaborate
system Of prize up for the purpose Of admin
stering these customs under the name of international
law.
To say that these laws have all been repealed is
incorrect that the law against mobs has been
repealed in Georgia the law against graft in Tam
amy. The Law ot nations is repealed 1t is only
suspended in part by the breakdown of morals of the
nations in this dreadful war.
Shall the United States and the citizens of the United
States bowo the decree of the passions of
in acted upon by the necessities Of nations
battling for their lives?
Mol II Is duty to struggle against the resolution
10 make chaos all that has been against unresran
ID war in thousand years Of struggle. is duty
omit word act which may keep the record straight
and uphold OF the arts of peace against the
arts Of war Let hold high the lamp of civilization
matter how strong how numerous the mailed fists
seek TO dash, It ito earth
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
THE WEIGHT OF A PLEDGE.

In the face OF the positive and writ
ten assurance which the German am
bassador conveyed TO the Washington
government that German submarines
would torpedo no more liners without
warning and opportunity to insure the
safety Of their companies, the liner
Hesperian, OF the Allan line. was tor.
pedoed Saturday night. The situa-
ton presented, in the relations of the
United States and Germany, becomes
by reason Of this amazing act SUI
premely critical once more. AS was
true in the cases OF the Lusitania and
the Arabic. 1t is not possible to mar.
shall the complete facts Immediately
and to justify conclusive expression
as to the deed.-N. Y. Press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
FATHER-IN.LAW,S HAMS.

vA1E CAN'T all marry rich. We may, however, use
wv judgment in selecting girl whose father raises
plenty Of hogs.
Providing his heart is in the right place. we often play
just as safe with fatherinaw and nice big flock OF
shoates we do when we attach paterin.a3 who is
the head OF some money loaning concern.
What gives man more hope? What is more cheer.
ing and inspiring than to have the parcel post wagon
dock at the horseback with cargo, of home.cured
hams?
II young man has selected father.lnlaw with "a
disposition to contribute with the ham occasional
FPS, squash, beans, butter eggs etc. he may be said
have done exceedingly WE'LL start is thus be.
fore he makes start.
There is something in the ownership Of father.n.
law with hams that gives a young man considerable
prestige in a community In neighborhood where
everybody is compelled to cat that liquidsmoked ham,
the sight of fathernlaw in front of house, taking
from his Ford genuine cob.smoked, sugarcured ham,
exces Just much interest health officer lacking
up smallpox sign or dog having fit on the lawn.
And speaking about hams, reminds US OF Christmas.
What present Is more useful to struggling young hus.
band than fatherin-aws ham, or anybody elses ham.
for that matter especially when the recipient is endeav
oring to meet the payments bungalow equipped with
plumbing system that freezes and furnace that can't
heat dog house.
Many fathers.in.law, when they don't send black.
manu- tet.e mahe such presents as smoking jackets or
amber cigar holders. When struggling young man is
close up that he has wait until he pays his gro
Gerry bill before he get free smoke the cigar hold
er and smoking jacket aren't very often In use
fatherinlaw may have number OF very undesir.
able traits He may have rash temper; possibly Sun.
days he wears felt boots to town in winter and eats
rhubarb with his knife in He may further EN-.
barrass you by his grammar and his inability to intel
ligenty discuss anything other than photograph music
Nevertheless II he understands the classic art OF fat.
tenng and curing ham, be gentle with him. II he
couples generosity with his art any such fathernaw
is o. X.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
FAtRvlEW NOTES.

Mrs. H. C. Cummins and daughter
Miss Mildred, who have spent the sum
mer with the formers parents at To
ronto, Canada, have returned to their
home here.
Mrs. McCray and children are visit.
ing relatives in Wheeling.
County Superintendent of Schools
Homer Toothman and wife were re
cent visitors here. Mr.. Toothman Wis
tied with the organization Of the High
School Glasses.
Mr.. Haines, the new principal Of the
High School, with his family have
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
WAS THESHEsPERIAN ToRPEDoED?

TN CONSEQUENCE of the disaster fortunately at.
tended by avery small loss of e) to the Allan line
= steamship Hesperan off the Irish coast last evening
official Washingtonis asking today WAS the Hesperian
torpedoed without warning?" And in view of the writ
assurance given by Count Bernstor the German
absssador Secretary Lansing last week that more
uparmed passenger ships would be sunk without warn
ing and without safeguarding the lives of passengers
there Is manifest disposition to look upon last
ings incident as a most irritating
To everybody inclined to take snap Judgment the
aarwhether Il be an official Of the federal govern
ment or tust aplain American citizen-a word of
ton is In order would be well for ALL whether in
Warrington elsewhere, TO await the facts before
cepttng matter according to which the Ger
map government has acted in bad faith
To begin with. instead Of asking WAS the Hesperlan
torpedoed without warning?" it would be wiser ask
simply was the Hesperian torpedoedf"
The accounts Of the affair contain this sentences mot
soul the steamer. though there many persons
deck and a strict lookout being kept, saw any
thing that resembled perscope either before after
the ship struck" That significant fact carries dis
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
moved from Ohio into the fat over the
tsycoNDo.s

moved from Ohio into the fat over the
postoffice. -
Miss sallle Martin is Fairmont
visitor this week.
Mrs. Coda Fiuharty and child, who
have been the guests OF her sister.
Mrs. Charles Moranville, of Detroit,
Mich, several weeks, returned to her
home here accompanied by Mrs. Mo,
ranvilie.
Mr.. Oliver Morris, cashier OF the
Farmers and Merchants Bank OF Fair
view. has returned from a visit to his
parents in Cadiz, Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
TAE ATrAck oN THE HEspERlAN

The attempt Hlaue on SATURDAY
evening by a German submarine to
destroy without warning<the Allan
liner Hesperian. having Americans on
board, will be a cause Of grave con.
Germ at Washington and throughout
the United States. Plainly the at
tack upon the Hesperian without any
warning calls for the most rigid in.
quiry. 1t Is devoutiy to be hoped
that the Berlin government will
promptly dlsavow the act Of its sub.
marine commander. We should be
most reluctant to believe that Ger.
many has deliberately broken faith
with US, that she has resolved to con-
tinue her lawless work of murder
without any regard for the promise
she has giyen.-N. Y. Times:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-07
SYM PATTY.

A man travelling on horseback not
long ago came upon an Irishman who
was fencing in most barren and des-
olate piece Of land.
What are you fencing in that lot
for, Pat?" said he. "a herd of cows
would starye to death on that land"
And shure, your honor, wasn't I
fencing 1t to keep the poor bastes out
of it!-American Boy.