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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
MEET U. S. NAVAL PLANS
Increases Proposed by President VIII
son Anticipated by Foreign
Governments

Washington, Oct. 21-Confidential
reports received at the Navy De-
partment reveal that England and
Germany have anticipated the in
creases proposed in President Will
sons new plan of naval preparedness.
1t was also learned the figures made
public by Secretary Daniels yestcr-
day were only a part of the general
scheme for d greater navy.
Hero is a summary of the informa-
ton.
/. 1t is estimated that by 1923
Great Britain will have eighty
Drcadnoughts of the first class; the
United States thirty-thrce and Ger
many at least thirty three.
2 The maximum size OF the war
ship of the future is to be 10000 tons
displacement with speed Of thirty
knots.
8. Congress is to be asked for an
appropriation of s1,O0O,0OO with
which to begin the construction OF a
government-owncd plant for the
manufacture Of arror plate and pro-
iectiles.
a.. The recent war games show that
American deStroyers are not success
full as scout ships.
Navy experts say England is plan
ming her hattleship construction or
the theory that for the future sne
must have as many ships of the first
line as the United States and Ger.
many combined. No matter what tne
program of this country may be, it il
believed Great Britain will meet i
with an increased proportion of new
Dreadnoughts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
RECEIVE THIRTY THIRD DEGREE
Two Virgin ans Honored by Supreme
Council Of Scottish Rite

Washington, Oct. 21-Nearly 200
new thirty-third degree honorary
members were elected yesterday by
the Supreme Council of the Scottish
Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction Of
the United States, in session in the
newly dedicated Masonic Temple here.
Virtually all Of the Southern and
Western States, the District of CO..
umbia, the army and navy, the Phil
ppines and Porto Rico were represent
ed in the list of those elected.
1t is expected that several active
thirty-third degree members will be
named later in the week.
Among the Virginians given Maso-
mic honors by the Supreme Council
were: James A. Richardson, OF
Richmond, and Abraham Aronheim,
of Norfolk elevated to the thirty
third degree; Emmett Seaton and
Mann a.. ,Sycle, Of Richmond, and
Clifford V. Schoolcr, of Norfolk, made
knight commander Of the court OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
MORE PEACE
PROPHECIES

4 letter from Berlin, which is given
prominence in the paper today says:
But by spring we shall probably
! have peace. This remark OF one OF the
most highly placed and prominent
state officials in conversation with a
correspondent may be taken as IN
! dicative Of the view on the probable
duration Of the war held in German
government quarters, or at any rate,
in certain influential circles OF the
government. The person quoted oc-
cupies portion which lends much
weight to his opinion on this subject,
and the remark was made during a
discussion of certain future possiblll-
ties in the Balkan situation.
Pressed to give reason, the Of
fetal replied that he based his ex-
oectations largely on ."the sound bust
ness lsense OF the British" which
would lead them to move for peace as
soon as they saw nothing was to be
gained by continuing the war.
We now hold in the west, he con-
tinued, strong fortified line inclosing
great enclave of French and Belgian
territory. We shall soon have SINH
lar line fortified in the east. Behind
these two lines we can sit tight and
defy all efforts of our enemies co
break through.
/ have much confidence in the bust
ness sense of the British and think
that when once they have found the
Dardanelles cannot be forced. this
will lead them to take steps in the
direction of peace.
Since this conversation the corrc-
spondent has heard similar remarks
from other officials. The vigor with
which the various political groups and
big industrial commercial and agri-
cultural organizations of Germany
ere pursuing the discussion of the
tabooed topic of the aims of the war"
indicates, too, that the government
is giving serious consideration to the
subject of peace.
Reading between the lines of the
above, there is suspicion that Ger
many is firing Of this exhaustive war
and is allowing letters similar to that
quoted to go our for purpose. That
the Tcutons are more than holding
their. own in the different war zones
is an acknowledged fact, but that
they arc doing so at fearful cost
III men and money is also sclf-evi-
dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21

iabounding in menace to that very
cause of Peace which he processes TO
have SO deeply at heart. His sen
constituted mission is one OF mis-
chievous portent, whatever its intent.
He is sowing seeds of dissenslon
among, the American people at time
when unity Of sentiment is lmpera-
lively demanded by conditions at nome
and abroad. The rapid and shallow
outpouriHgs that constitute his stocS
III trade are encouraging the con.
spiracies and Vaccinations against
our Government of alien elements
within our gates and are creating i'm
pressions abroad not calculated 70
make easier President wilson's tasi:
of at once safeguarding the rights Of .;
America and avoiding rupture Win
foreign powers not scrupulously re-
garding them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
PUBLISHED DAILY
ENGLAND SICK
MAN OF EUROPE.

1t is apparent that England is pas
sing through crisis more grave
than any that nation has been con-
fronted with since the days OF Will
liam the Conqueror. The British EN-
pire is shaking from centre to CIR
conference. 1t is more formidable
not only because the enemy which con-
fronts it is formidable, but because
it itself has lacked so far the man OF
men essential to success, and because
it is weakened by dissentions, inde-
cision, by failure to meet science with
science and system with system.
The Baltimore Sun thus paints Gne
situation:
No wonder Premier Asnuith has
gone to bed. The British Empire is
suffering from want of great SOL
diers and great statesmen. 1t and not
the Turk is the Sick Man Of Europe
today. The crisis requires strength,
and behold weakness; it calls for UNI
ion and is answered by division. Sir
Edward Carson, who is supposed to
be an advocate of CONSUMPTION. re-
tires from the Cabinet, and john
Redmond, the Irish Nationalist lead
err, declares against CONSUMPTION, and
asserts that any day the country
may "face proposals which would
rend the British people into contend
ing factions" Therefore, they fall
back again on voluntary enlistment
and trust to fortune to bring them
good luck. In the meantime, they
change commanders at the Dardanel-
les and send small force to the
Balkans, while the German-Austrian
legion press on toward CONSTANT
nople.
France has been far more efficient
in doing her part of the work. but
there are indications that dissansicn
is beginning to make itself felt in
that country, and apprehension to tug
at her heart-strings. The resignation
Of Theophile Delcasse, the Minister
of Foreign Affairs. last week. cannot
be Invested of significance His was
tho far-seeing' brain and the cunning
hand which made possible the Triple
Entente. and Germany has always re-
cognizcd and dreaded his active and
aggressive genius. Difference of view
with regard to the Balkan campaign
is supposed to have led to his retire
ment.
Is the British Ennire to so down
and Germany to bestritle a new mo-
dern world like a military colossus :!
That may largely depend unon
whcthc" & great patriotic tyrant comes
to the front and meets Germany'&
powerful TYRANNY with TYRANNY
equally powerful. Great Britain is
face tos face with supreme crisis.
VIII she emerge ti;;umnhant from
it as she did from the Spanish and
Nanolconic menace. or is her star of
empire destined to set?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
RRTAN'S LAST
AND WORST.

On Sunday night last in an address
delivered from the pulpit of Grace
Methodist church in New York, MIR.
Bryan cxpatiated on 'the sinfulness
and unwisdom of military prepared
ness," and urged his hearers to exert
their influence in opposition to the
Governments announced program Tor
strengthening the army ard navy. he
expressed his conviction that at was
the duty of the United States, if slap
ped on one cheek to turn the other
to it's assilant. and under no matter
what provocation of insult OF injury
from foreign power this county
should refuse to fight because ''it had
a family to support and soul to
save"
The Norfolk Virginian in comment,
ing upon the Ncbraskan's utterances
says:
What does Mr. Bryan suppose to be
the need of human governments il
they are not to maintain the right:
and protect the livHs, liberties ant
properties Of their citizanso
Reduced TO oractica the theories
which Mr.. Evan is hawking through
the land for q p~ina would make o,
this country The 5c~tb.'i OF all ths
nations of earth. Thc-c nould be
none so poor II 60 US srn,:""ancc or Il
abstain from slio;1r IT sor,c part o
the rich posscSsic1= 80 va"H 90 COW
ardly to defend. e~c@r. rch colntric
as China and Kn~oa5 !1a-- elves ri
rcadv brourht {" :" i-a.:3 ;of IN
notence aud hum;}ils,c., r. i',,iowinf
Mr.. Brya's recipe f. 'hc 'np22-t O.
national families ND i''a ~a'vation o,
rational souls. Wrctho, tio nan i
the victim of fanat:c ir'HT;nH or j:
pushing his propaganda 80 :an pee
iiniary profit it yields o. is rur~riausl.
imperilling the honor anG -aFctv o
the coutry for the sake Il rais ~ al
issue on which to Regain poiisica
importance, is of secondary impor
lance. He is preaca!!:g ns:es:s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
EDISON TRIUMPHANT

This week-Oct. 18 to 23-is q
-yee}; of celebration for the master in
ventor's greatest achievements.
Complete triumph in just ten
months over the tremendous Difficult
ties of New Jerseys greatest fire.
The country is bowling to Mr.. Ed
SONS greatness. One Of the greatest
Of all his inventions-his pet and hobby
the one to which he has given most
of his time-is the Diamond Disc Pho
nograph.
Hear the New Edison--not how
perfectly it reproduccs the artists
music--humany lifclikc, natural. 1t
is the laboratory recreation of music
as opposed to manufactured music;
the musical instrument as opposed
to the talking machine.
! SPECIAL CONCERT TODAY
:. We have arranged special con-
cert for today splendid Edison
Week Program, 4:30 to $50. Come
and hear this choice program Of the
worlds best music. Note how the dis
tinctive tone is preserved. No me-
chanical timbre. The artist is before
you in ali but form. No charge for
seats. Judge Mr. Edison's greatest
triumph. for yourself. !.
RE. AKNIGHT & SON
Wku Sell Something of Most
Everything
G21.25 King Street Alexandria We.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
BEAM BREAKS NECK.

Philadelphia, Oct, 21.-Losirg con-
mol Of beam he was adjusting on a
hattle5hip at the plant of the New
York Shipbuilding Company in Cam
den yesterday, Ruff Gale, Sc years
old, was struck in the head with such
force that he was instantly killed.
Coroner Bushey said death was caused
by broken neck. The man had other
fractures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND LOT, go NORTH

HDiSE AND jDI, 5l0 NORGB
ROYAL STREET.
by Samuel II. Lunt, AHctioneer
Pursuant to the terms of deed Of
rust given on the 18th day of March.
t9i5, and duly recorded amongst the
Land Records Of the City OF Alex
andria, Virginia, in deed book No. 65
page 257, to the undersigned trus-
Zee, default having been made in
The payment Of one of the notes Sc
cured thereby, and being thcreunto
required by the holder Of the said note,
the said trustee will offer for sale
on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1915,
al II o'clocl; noon, in front Of the
Royal Street entrance to the Market
Building, in the City of Alexandria,
Virginia, al that lot Of ground in
the city Of Alexandria, Virginia, with
the buildings and improvements
thereon, known as No. SO North
Royal Street, bounded and described
az follows to-wit: Beginning on the
vest side of Royal Street ITO feet
North of Queen Street and at the
north line of q lot formerly Eagan's
and running thence north on Royal
Street % feet inches to the middle
OF the partition between the house
on the lo5 hereby conveyed and the
house adjoining on the north; thence
west parallel to Queen Street 30 feet;
thence south parallel to Royal Street
- feet 6 inches, more Or less, the
length of the first line; and thence
east in a; direct line, 90 feet ito che
beginning with all appurtences to
the same belonging or in any wise ap-
pertaining.
! Terms oil sale: Cash. Conveyance
ing at the cost of the purchaser.
JOHN D. NoRMoYLE, Trustee.
18th till day Of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
ICE MANS FATAL FAIL.

Mount Holly, N. j., Oct. p. Fall
ing from his ice wagon near the fair
grounds, Isaac L. Shinn, a local deal
CT, landed with such force that his
back was broken and he died soon
after being found. He was conscious
for 2. short time, but could not explain
how he fell. 1t is believed that nc
was stricken with vertigo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21
DEATH IN BROKE STRAP
State House Employee Fractures
Spine in Fall From Window.

Trenton, Oct. 21.-Elmcr j.. Locke,
a noorman at the State Capital, died
Yesterday afternoon in Mckinley Hos
pital as the result Of a fall from a
third-story window of The building.
Locke, was cleaning windows when
his strap support broke and he fell,
landing on a cement pavement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-21

commissioners OF I)HIP :.
certify that John NJ Johnson, Com
missioner OF Sale, has executed the
bond required in the suit Of Charles
kichcrcr, ct ais, VS. Katherine Simp-
son. ct ais, with sufficient surety.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
SOME REALTY DEALS.

Some large real estate deals
have been made in this county
during the past few days.
Mr.. 0. F. Bledsoe, Jr.. bought
the l0SO-acre plantation of Mr..
and Mrs. (. NJ. Birdsong, near
Shellmound. p lying $4,000 cash
for same.
DR.. w. 7. johnson bought from
E.J. Pope e. Bros. their 6S0-acre
plantation (adjoining New Hope,
paying $25, 900 cash for the tract.
There are several other big
deals pending.
This doesn't look like the coun-
try is going to the 'dcmnition
does it?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
DEATH OF ERIE D. MOORE.


Mr.. Erie D. Moore, aged q
years, died at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Moore,
in North Greenwood, at $40
O'Clock last Sunday morning, the
3rd inst, after struggling with
typhoid fever for about 80 days.
He was an excellent young man,
and we sympathize with his rela-
tives in their sad bereavement.
His remains were inferred at Odd
Fellows Cemetery at II O'Clock
Monday morning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
CITY OFFICERS INSTALLED.

Greenwood's Commission Form
of Government was duly installed
on Monday, January 4th, with
Messrs. G. L. Ray, Mayor, T. H.
Baird and G. P. Elliott, Council
men. The Commission held their
first meeting at 1880 am. on that
date and proceeded to organize
and designate the duties incum-
bent upon each member as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Ray-Health, finance, po-
lice and to act as purchasing
agent
Mr.. Elliott-Fire, Schools and
Public Buildings. He was also
made Mayor.
Mr.. Baird--Lishts, Water and
Streets aud Cemeteries.
They then proceeded to the
election OF the following officers
and employees of the City Gov
ernment:
Warner Wells, City Clerk; L. @.
Corbln, Street Commissioner; F.
0. Johnson, Fire Chief; }. W.
Slack, Chief of Police; C. l.. Bon
ner, W. T, Chapman and Clyde
Crenshaw, Policemen; c. l.. Lo-
max, City Attorney; DR.. L. F. Bar
rIer, City Health Officer; DR.. T.
r. Henderson, &. E. Wright and |
Z. l.. Mounger, Light L. Water
Commissioners.
The people are expecting at the
hands of the new government an
economical and business-llke ad-
miIstration, and we hope they
wont be disappointed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
JOHNSON-SlSSON.

Miss Myrlea Johnson, of Sun.
flower county, and J. w. Sisson,
OF this county, were united in
marriage at the home of Rev. j.
r. Hughes, "Wednesday. Jan. 9Th,
in the presence Of several friends,
Mr.. Hughes officiating. The Com
monwealth joins the friends of
this young couple in wishing for
them much happiness and pros
perity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
POSTOFFICE CAFE.

Angelo Vafinis is having the
Young store-house at 225 How
ard street handsomely fitted up
and will open the Postoffice Cafe
therein one day next week. He
PROPOSES making this new Cafe
one of the very best in the State,
and we predict for him a liberal
share Of the public patronage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
NEW REGISTRATION.

A new registration of the voters
of Leflore county has been or
dered and Circuit Clerk Pate will
be pleased to enroll your name
on the new books il you will ap-
ply to him or his deputy, If you
want to vote at the next primary
election don't neglect to register
in time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Rent, Share and Wages Con-
tract Blanks and Promisory Notes
for sale, at the Commonwealth
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
FOR ALE.

A five-room collage on West
River Front, artesin well, sewer
age and water w,rks, and out
buildings belonginI to place; lot
1O0x425 feet. Will sell all or part
Of lot. For terms hpply to
S. RCOLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Conducting EyangeIistic Services in tie
Greenwood, Miss, JANUARY 9Th TO Goth.
m. each day, Come and bring your friends.
ings you will miss a great religious treat.
simply splendid.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
MR.. AND MRS. FISH

T IDTITTt
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Of
Services 1920 a. m. and 7:30 p.
IF you don't attend these meet
The preaching and singing are
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-06-04


AS came up enc path to the chem
istry building I saw through The win
dow that, I'm spite OF his getting there
early, he was finding II difficult to keep
his mind on his work. II was the FIRST
time ! had ever known anything to
Interfere with science in his life.
Well" | exclaimed as entered,
you are the early bird. Did you have
any breakfast"
| tossed down the letters. He did
not reply. SO became absorbed in
the morning paper. Still, | did not
neglect to watch him covertly out OF
the corner of my eye. Quickly he ran
over the letters. instead of taking
them, one by one, in his usual method
ical way. | quite complimented my
superior acumen. lie selected the
dainty note.
A moment Craig looked at II in an
ticipation, then tore II open eagerly.
! was still watching his face over the
top OF the paper and was surprised to
see that II showed, first, amazement,
then pain, as though something had
hurt him.
He read Il again--then looked
straight ahead. as II in a daze
Suddenly he jumped up, bringing his
tightly clenched fist down with loud
clap into the palm of his hand.
by heaven!" he exclaimed, IL
will"
He strobe hastily to the telephone.
Almost angrily he seized the receiver
and asked for a number.
"Wh-what's the matter, Craig!"
blurted out eagerly.
AS he waited for the number, he
threw the letter over to me. | took
IL and read:
Professor Craig Kennedy,
THE University, The Heights, City.
Dear Sir
Il have come to the conclusion that
your work is a hindrance rather than
an assistance in clearing up my
fathers death, and | hereby beg to
state that your services are no longer
required. This is a final decision, and
| beg that you will not try to see me
again regarding the matter.
Very truly yours,
ELAINE DODGE"
II II had been bomb could not
have been more surprised
could not make it out.
Kennedy impatiently worked the re-
ceiver up and down, repeating the
number. "Hello-hello," he repeated.
"Yes-hello. Is Miss-oh--good morn
ing. Miss Dodge"
He was hurrying along as If to give
her no chance to cut him of. Il have
just received letter, Miss Dodge, tell
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-06-04

nett. Miss Dodge has Just been tell.
ing mo-"
Yes" interrupted Craig. Look,
Miss Dodge. this is IT,"
He handed her the letter She al.
most seized 1t, examining 1t carefully,
her large eyes opening wider in won
der.
This lie certainly my writing and
my note paper" she murmured. but
never wrote the letter."
Craig looked from the letter to her
keenly. No one said a word. For
moment Kennedy hesitated, think.
ing.
Might I--er--see your room. Miss
Dodge?" he asked at length.
Why, certainly" nodded Elaine, as
she lead the way upstairs.
II was dainty little room. breath
ing the spirit Of its mistress. In fact,
IL seemed a sort OF profanity as we
all followed in after her. For a mo-
ment Kennedy stood still. then he
carefully looked about. At the side
OF the bed. near the head, he stopped
and picked up something which he
held in the palm OF his hand.
bent over. Something cleaned in the
morning sunshine--some little thin
pieces of glass. AS he tried deftly to
fit the tiny little bits together he
seemed absorbed in thought. Quick
ly he raised IL to his nose, as IL to
smell II.
Ethyl chloride!" he muttered.
wrapping the pieces carefully in a
paper and putting them inside his
pocket.
An instant later he crossed the
room to the window and examined 1t.
"Look!" he exclaimed
There plainly. we're marks Of a
jimmy which had been inserted near
the lock TO pry 1t open.
Miss Dodge" he asked, might L
might trouble you to let me see
your ARM"
Wonderingly she did so, and Ken
nedy bent almost reverently over
her plump arm examining 1t.
On II WAS small dark discolora.
ton, around which was a slight red.
ness and tenderness.
That" he said slowly, "is the
mark of hypodermic needle"
AS he finished examining Elaine's
arm he drew the letter from mis- peck.
ct. Still facing her he said in low
tone, Miss Dodge-you did write this
letter-but under the influence of the
new twilight Sleep"
why, Craig" | exclaimed excited
ly, what do you mean?"
Exactly what | say. With Miss
Dodge's permission shall show you.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-06-04

Leave the foom--no, by the hall
door We are going back upstairs
l obey him. and at the door he
switches of the lights. How | stand
IL I do not know. go upstairs me
chemically into my own ROOM and
this masked man.
Take off the kimono and slip
pers!' he orders. do that. Get into
bedl he growls. crawl In fearfully.
For O moment he looks about-then
goes out-with a look back as he
goes. OH OH That hand--which
he raises at me--THAT HANDp
The poor girl was sitting bolt up
right, staring straight at the hall
door, as we watched and listened.
fascinated.
Kennedy was bending over, sooth-
ing her. She gave evidence Of COM
ing out from the effect of the drug.
noticed that Bennett had sud-
denly moved step In the direction
of the door at which she stared.
"By heavens!" he muttered. star
ing. too. Look"
We did look A letter was slowly
being inserted under the door.
took a quick step forward. That
moment l felt rough tug at my