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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
ROOSEVELT is
SUED FOR $4,000
Machine Politics Keynote of
Case Which Has Begun
Today.
CHARGED WITH LIBEL
Defendant Claims He Was Justiliablc
and Will Attempt to Prove Utter
ances Against Barnes.

Syracuse, N. Y, April 19.-Machine
nolitics- -"bossism"- the keynote
of the trial, begun here today, OF
William Barnes suit against former
President Theodore Roosevelt, for
$50 900 damages for alleged libel.
Barnes asks the $4,000 reputation
balm for being publicly named by for
mer President as an alleged partner
with "Boss" Charley Murphy, of Tam
many Hail." in an alliance between
crooked business and crooked poll
tics"
Colonel Roosevlt's defense is justi
fcation. He proposes to prove his
charges.
Formerly friends, but now bitter
foes, Barnes and Roosevelt both
promised merciless disclosures of past
political Vaccinations, in Albany
county, New York State, and even
the nation.
Under subpoena, the political hier-
archy of State and nation assembled
here today.
Republican leader in New Yorl;
State for years, member of the State
committee since 1892, its chairman
for three years, and national commit
teeman for New York state, Barnes
was prepared to tear the veil from
much secret political history.
Colonel Roosevelt, friend and CO.
worker of Barnes in highest Repub-
lican councils of the State and ma
tion-as New York's governor and
later the nations Chief Executive
promised revelations of Barnes al
legged "bossism,' and alleged working
agreement with the Democrats.
Barnes counsel insisted today that
the issue is not political, but perso-
nal-an attempt to defame and in
jure his good name. Rosevelt's law
yers were equally as. insistent that
promised proof!of Barnes; ;allegedi CO..
partnership with Boss" Murphy in
shaping legislation and in other ways
would absolve him of the charge. of
the libel.
Friends of both declared that the
question of money damages was sub
ordinate. Both are wealthy. Barnes
publisher of the Albany JOURNAL, is
rated as millionaire. A verdict of
cent or nominal damages in favor
ci' either will spell popular victory,
i is generally regarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
FRANK LOSES PLEA
The Supreme Court, Justices Holmes
And Hughes Dissenting. Rejects
Appeal.

Washington, April 19.-Leo NJ.
Frank, under death sentence for the
murder Of Mary Phagan, an Atlanta
factory girl, lost another step in his
fight for life in the Supreme Court of
the United States today.
In a decision, to which Justices
Holmes and Hughes dissented, the
court dismissed Franks appeal from
the federal court of Georgia which re-
fused to release him on writ OF
habeas corpus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
MOVE on SERBIA.
One Hundred Thousand Germans
Among Troops on Frontier.

Sofia, April 19.-Despite the need
of troops to oppose the Russians
who are endeavoring to force the
Carpathian passages, reports re-
ceived today say that all traln|trathc
or the Austro- Hungarian state rail-
wav has again been stopped because
of troop movements.
This is declared to mean tnat 'o"
Goltz has carried the day, and that.
another attempt to capture Serbia is
to commence. 1t is stated that among
the troops headed for the Serbian
frontier are 100000 Germans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
RUSSIAN PROGRAM
Confident That Germany Is Being
Worn Down ssg,4s

| Rome, April l19-The Sunday Mes
sagero publishes a long interview
had in Petrograd by its correspon-
tiert with Prof. Paul n. Milukoff,
leader of the constitutionalists de-
mocratic party in the Russian duma,
Prof. Milukoff said Russia was ready
10 fight for one year or two years
Il necessary. The momentary sue
cesses of the Germans did not dis
turn Russia's patience as the people
Lnew that this was war Of resls-
lance and wearing down, and that
;me was the best ally IF Russia.
The Russian prograni, Prof. Milu-
koff continued, was liberty in the
BLACK Sea. with the possession of
the straits leading from it, evidently
implying taht Russia purposed to oc-
cupy Constant;nople in the event of
the success of the allies.
A written agreement in this sense
Prof. Milukof said. already had been
concluded between Great Britain,
France and Russia. He was not sure
whether this agreement included the
islands of Tenedos and Imbros, which
according to the conference of Lon
don in 1913, it was decided should
tnlong to the power in possession Of
the straits.
Thus, he said, Serbia would have
Bosnia and Herzegovina with the
Dalmatian coast south of the Narenta
River. Croatia would be independent
with the Dalmatia coast north of the
Narenta River and Bohemia also in
dependent, while old Roumanian ter
ritory would be added to Roumania.
Galicia, NJ. Milukoff said, would be
annexed by Russia to form part of
which would become auto
nomous without discussion at the
i>eace conference, because, he de-
clared, the Polish question was Rus
sia's internal question.
The Burgarians, according to NJ.
had asked in addition for
the district Of Uskup and Kumanovo.
The agreement between Bulgaria and
he sad, was perfected on
the basis Of the protocol signed in.j
Petrograd under which Roumania
will return to Bulgaria the territory
taken after the second Balkan war,
while because she had remained neu-
trail. the triple entente already qua
Bulgaria that they would re-
-onquer Adrianople and extend her
'rontier to the Enos- Midia line.
If Italy joins the allies, M Milukoff
said she would have, if the allies were
victorious Trent, Trieste, .Pola and
Share in Asia. Minor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The members of Acca Temple of
the Mystic Shrine, who spent Satur-
day in Alexandria, returned home
Saturday night after confering the
degree of the order upon class of
eighteen noviates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
Killed by a Batted Ball.

Freehold, N. j., April 19.-John A.
Deroche, Jr., 16 years old, died yester-
day morning from the effects of be-
ing, struck in the temple by a batted
ball during Saturdays game between
Freehold and Point Pleasant High
Schools. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

DR.. Charles B. Gibson, of Chicago,
will give complimentary lecture on
Smyrna and Constantinople at eight
o'clock this evening in the Elks'
Auditorium for members of the Ma
sonic craft and their families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
selle there have been only artillery

,selle there have been only artillery
battles. ;i!t kt.a
"In the. Vosges we took possession
of an advanced French position on
hills southwest of Stossweier-
"southwest5of Metzeril our advanc-
ed posts were withdrawn toward their
points of support before superior
enemy force.
"In the eastern theatre the situa
zion remains unchanged"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The remains of the l3 year old son
of Frank Cathcart, former resident
of this city. who died yesterday in
Trenton, N. j., will be brought here
tomorrow and inferred in Ivy Hill
Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The Rev. C. R. Strausburg, deliv-
cred his last sermon as pastor of the
Methodist Protestant Church last
night before leaving on Thursday for
his new charge at Lisbon, Del
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
NEWS OF THE DAY

Commander Noble Irwin, of the
c,n;ser New Orleans, reported to the
Navv Department yesterday that ne
had investigated the Japanese naval
activity in Turtle Bay, Lower Califor-
MIA, and found no indications OF otner
than salvage work on the stranded
cruiser Asama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Thomas L. Hall and Thomas Chaun-
cey commenced the work of taking
the school census of Alexandria this
morning. The work will require
about one months time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

With smiling countenances and with
Mavor Dom M. Roberts leading, the
fifteen prisoners convicted in the
Terre Haute, Ind, election consplr-
acy case and sentenced to the Federal!
penitentiary at Leavenworth, kans.'
by Judge Anderson arrived at
I Leayenworth this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

OIIlCldlS VI Ilc AlSoooAy SPe.'
is expected to be given this week by
the return Of Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo to his desk, after his long
siege of illness.
1t is said that McAdoo is anxious
to take guiding hand in the Treas
ury side of the fight with the bank
officials.
This week will be marked, it is eX-
pected, chiefly by energetic prepara-
tions on the part of counsel for Nc
Adoo and Comptroller of the Treas
ury Williams for the beginning of the
battle in the courts on May ~.
Williams, it is intimated, has set on
foot inquiries to find out how far the
bank officials are amenable to a
counter-attack, and it is known that
Investigations are running in various
channels and there are well founded
reports that several special agents
are employed.
Rumors persist that the fight may
broaden out to include other financial
interests.
1t grows in probability that the
whole controversy will be aired in
Congress. 1t is fully expected that
Administration leaders, if they follow
their present bent Of nind, will try.
another money trust" investigation.
which will draw in those big financial
powers with which the Administra
tion has been in conflict for many
months. These powers include by no
means all of Wall street, or what is
vaguely known as Wall Street, but
certain of it's great houses and fac
tors. 1t is not unlikely another
.::money: trust" crusade will be at
tempted in Congress with view to
the effect in the 1916 campaign.
:: 1t is: not entirely clear who will
lead the Treasury fight in the District
Supreme Court. While one report is
that Assistant. ATTORNEY General WAr-
rem will head the array of counsel, it
is believed that Special Counsel Bran
!eis will be in charge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Judge Edmund, Waddell, Jr., of
the United States District Court for
the Eastern District of Virginia, will
come to Alexandria on Monday to
hear some bankruptcy proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia
Fl. Chauncey were held Sunday after
noon from the residence of her@son at
5l3 south Henry street, and were
conducted by the Rev. Edgar Carpen-
ter, rector Of Grace Episcopal Church.
Burial was in the Presbyterian Gene
terry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
MARRIAGE NOTICE.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, MISS WINIFRED ELLIOTT, to
MR. THOMAS C. PEYTON, on March
10. l915.-Washington papers please
copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

LOST-Thursday evening white
poodle dog, female. Back clipped
and answers to name of "Beauti-
full" Brown eyes Reward if re-
turned to 421 Cameron strset. Tit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The will of the late Mrs. Harriet
A. Fugitt was admitted to probate in
the Circuit Court for thee ity in va
cation today. The testatrix left Sl00
to the Lavras Workers of the Second
Presbyterian Church and the residue
of her estate to her sister, Mrs. Mary
E. Hoy, who qualified as executrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

AS a result of railroad accident
Swiss customs officers discovered Sat
urtlay that sealed car marked "veg-
etables," shipped from Genoa to Ger
many, was loaded with maxim guns.
The artillery was sequestered. Seven
cars consigned by an Italian firm to
Frankfort were seized at Como, when
it was found they contained sulphur,
copper and other contraband. This
merchandise also was confiscated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

In the Corporation Court today 4
suit for divorce was filed by Clarence
P. Nixon against his wife, Ada John
son Nixon. on the ground of deser-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
LOCAL; BREVITIES

Frank Pullin has sold TO Mrs.
Louisa NJ, Pullin four brick houses
known as 32f, SS233 S223, 325 and 327 north
Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
MARGARIN FROM SUNFLOWERs.
Germans Make Butter Substitute
From Seed, London Hears.

From Seed. London Hears.
London, April l9.-The production
of margarin from sunflowers Is the
latest device attributed to the German
Government to meet the expected
scarcity of butter, according to dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company from Amsterdam. q
The message says the Prussian
Ministry of Railroads has ordered: all
station masters to plant sunflowers
III every bit of available ground
around the depots.
Sunflowers, it is claimed, yield an
oil that can be used in the manufae-t
ture of substitutes for butter, -, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The Giornale d'Italia of Rome says
Emperor Francis Joseph and Pope
Benedict have exchanged autograph
letters through special couriers, the
contents of which are kept strictly
secret.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The Willard " c. 7. U. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at
7l3 Cameron street. All members
are urged to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The Washington Monument Asso-
citation has sold to Willis G. Thweatt
lot No. 10 in block 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Advices from Cairo state that a
mutiny among the Australian troops
has been caused by the complaint
that they, like the Indians, always
are sent to the first fighting lines,
while the English troops are held
back. A large number of Indians
have deserted to the Turks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

The alarm of fire yesterday morn
ing was caused by the burning of
shed on Franklin street, near Pitt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Go to the Hotel Rammel for the. best
fried oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

A strong attack on the idea Of 4
hell of fire and birthstone, as PERM
anent place of abode, after death,
for earthly sinners, was delivered
yesterday morning by the Rev. Dr.. c.
Everett Granger, Of Gunton-Temple
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19
new IMPETUS IN
RIGGS BANK CASE
Secretary OF the Treasury
McAdoo Expects to Re-
turn This Week.
WANTS TO TAKE HAND
Rumors Still Persist That Fight May
Broaden Out to Include Other Fin
ancial interests.

Washington April 19.-New impe-
tus to the war between the Riggs Ma
tional Bank officials and the foremost
officials of the Treasury Department
is expected to be given this week by
the return of Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo to his desk, after his long
siege of illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Berlin. April 10 (via wireless
through Sayeville, L. I).-The British
attempt to destroy, through mining
nperations the strong German posi-
rions southeast of Ypres has failed
the war Office today announced Inc
British were repulsed with heavy loss
The official statement said:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Within short distance Of a dozen
rowboats. .and canoes filled with men
and women; many of the men being
expert swimmers, canoe occupied by
Lawrence Kicker, 80 years old, of
7O9 Seventh: street, I. Washington,
employees blythe Wels-Fargo Ex-
press Company. and George G. Coop
er, of GOT K Street northeast, was
overturned yesterday, throwing the
two,:nnen into thetriver. near Chain
Bridge; Kicker, %%who could swim,
was drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-19

Action to try to stop religious
teachings in the public schools OF the
District of Columbia. is-to, be, taken
by the Washington. Secular. League,
it was decided yesterday at a meeting.
in Pythian Temple. The matter was
brought up after a speech by Julian
Pierce, member of the league, in
which he said the teachings of relig-
ions as taught by theologians was
menacing the pupils by teaching them
religious superstition. The taxing of
church property was also advocated
by the, speaker, as he said they were
utilizing such things as water and
property rights paid for by others
The British, as an offset to their
success in destroying a Turkish tor
pedo boat which attacked the trans
port Manitou off Chios Saturday, lost
the submarine ELS, which while car
rying out a difficult reconnaissance in
the Dardanelles mine field, ran
aground on Kephez point, the crew
being made prisoners.
According to reliable information,
Vienna and Budapest have been
strongly fortified. On the left bank
of the Danube Vienna has been pro-
tected by long lines of trenches, bar
ricades and barbed-wire entangle-
ments. The sum of $14,000,000 has
( been spent on the Notifications. The
fprice of food has arisen enormously
2 Large numbers of troops are being
'sent to the Carpathians. Five army
corps from Won Hindenburg's army
fare expected next week
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
MERRY NEW YEARS
 EVE IN CHICAGO
Unprecedented Demand for Table Reservations Made Upon Hotel
 and Restaurant Owners.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Hotel and res taurant owners completed arrange ments today for the merriest New Years eve celebration Chicago has seen in years.
 Because of the unprecedented de- mand for table reservations the lob bies, balconies and even the corridors of hotels will be used to seat parties.
 Dancing will be permitted all night as under the ruling of the corpora tion counsel the restaurants will not be obliged to close their doors at 8 a. m., the rule of previous years. No intoxicants, however, can be purchased after 1 o'clock, the legal closing hour but patrons may pur- chase a reasonable amount" before the closing hour for consumption af- ter the bars close.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
TWO FRENCH AIRMEN
 ESCAPE FROM ZURICH

Geneva, Switzerland, via Paris 5:1 5 Sergeant Georges Madon and Corpor- al Rene Chatelain who were interned at Zurich, escaped in a sensational manner to Evian, on the French side of Lake Geneva.
 The two aviators obtained permis- sion to take a walk, under guard of a soldier, of the Swiss landsturm named wuest, in the vicinity of the place where they were interned. Ac- cordingly they started out, accom- panied by a fox terrier which later played a. part in their escape The guard, not suspecting and ruse, led them to a corpse. There, according to a prearranged plan, Charles Beck, a French territorial soldiers, on sick leave, whose acquaintance the avia- tors had made, awaited in civilian clothes with an automobile,
 Wuest was stunned, bound and bundled into the car. The others jumped in after him and speeded to Ouchy, on Lake Geneva, by way of Berne and Friburg. At .Ouchy they embarked in an autoboat previously hired by Beck and sailed off under the eyes of a Swiss gendarme who made no attempt to stop them, the presence of the fox terrier leading him to believe that the men in the boat were civilians The trip to French territory was made without further incident.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND.
Ordered Paid to Depositors of De-
 funct Windsor Locks Bank.

Hartford, Dec. 31.-In the superior court today Judge Futile issued an order for the payment of an addition al dividend of two-tenths of one per cent. to depositors of the defunct Windsor Locks Savings Bank. The sum to be divided is $1,174.
 A motion was before the court that this money be paid to receiver Fred F. Holt, who has given his services free. This was opposed by Hugh M. Alcorn, who criticised the receiver ship.
 Stewart N. Cunning for MT. Holt, explained thatin making the motion for the $1,174 to go to MT. Holt it was in onformity with a letter writ ten by the latter in which MT. Holt offered to place the money on de- posit and use the income for charit- able objects in Windsor Locks. Judge Futile expressed entire confidence in Mr. Holt and declared that in his opinion the expenses of the receiver ship were not excessive. However, because MT. Holt had written that he would not take the money personally the judge said he could not pass it over to be used for other objects. Hence the order for the additional dividend.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
Y. M,, c. A. NOTES.

The following schedule for the ath- letic meet of the senior class has been compiled by Physical Director Warren S. Slater: January H., two lap run and running broad jump; January 25, four lap run and running high jump; February 6, six lap run and 12-pound shot-put; February 22, 16O yard potato race and standing broad jump. A gold medal will ne awarded to the entrant scoring the highest number of points and : sil- yer medal to the second highest. Bronze medals will be given to the next eight Entry blanks may be had from MT. Slater.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
City Items

Mrs. Walter Williams of Hart street is confined to her home with the grip.
 Join New Britain National Banks Christmas Club tonight-advt.
 David I. Robinson, county treasurer of Essex county, Mass, is the guest of John Sloan of Liberty street over New Years
 The Misses Catherine M. and Mary A. Mcintyre and Mollie O'Brien will attend the A. O. H. Ball in Rockville this evening after which they will be the guests of Attorney and Mrs. Kelly of that place for the remainder of the week.
 Semi-annual sale starts at Hal loran's today. Open tonight.-advt.
 The Sunshine Society will meet on Monday afternoon at o'clock instead of Tuesday, the regular meeting day.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
PAYS s7so, 900 FOR LIBRARY.

New York, Dec. 31.--Henry F. Huntington, financier and railroad man, has purchased the great library of Frederick R. Halsey for about $750,O00. MT. Halsey, a broker and bibliophiIe, was the owner of li- brary consisting of about 10000 vol umes comprising many early English editions and valuable Americana, which he had been collecting for 35 years. Acquisition of the Halsey col lection gives MT. Huntington one of the largest and most complete librar- ies in the world
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
MERIDEN CUNCERNS
 SUE LABOR UNIONS
Ask S5,OOO Damages and Injunc-
 tiOn as Result of Strike

Meriden, Dec. 31.-Service of writs was begun today in the action by the International Silver Company and Manning, Bowman and O., an allied concern, at whose plants strikes have been in progress several weeks, against the Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers, Brass and Silver Workers Union of North America and affiliated locals in Meriden and Wallingford for $5,000 damages and permanent injunction restraining the defendants from Further interfering with the conduct of the business of the com panies. The two concerns allege in- limitation, boycotting and unlawful interference by the strikers with em- ployes of the companies, and ask for a permanent injunction against the alleged practices.
 Several Others Named.
 The writs name in addition to the national and local organizations vari- ous officers and organizers of the unions and others including James B. Hill, president of the Silver Workers Union, Julius E. Stremlau, president of the Connecticut Federation of La- Dor, w. w. Britton, president and oOIll J. IynI, NlCe pESSlueuL OL the national organization and these off, cers of the Meriden local Austin Par sons, Joseph Semrau, Nicholas Eli opolus, Edward Budrow, Mrs. Clara La Croix and Mrs. Fitzgerald.
 The organizers include Mrs. Mary Scully and George Roach.
 Hearings In New Haven.
 The application for a permanent in- junction will be heard in New Ha- ven in the superior court next We'd nesday. The action for damages will come up in New Haven Feb. i. The company also alleges that they picketed. boycotted and intimidated 1 workmen. A permanent injunction is | asked restraining the defendants from | interfering in any way with the com 1 pany's business.
 Arthur H. Perkins and Ralph O |. Wells both of Hartford, are counsel l for the company.