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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31

| southeast of Warsaw, between the
| Pilica river and Kozienice, leads the
military writer's to the belief thai
the Russians already have fallen bacS
| in this region, and that perhaps even
the fortress of Ivangorol has beer
left to its fate.
| There is no news Of the situation
on the Narew river or of General
Won Buelow's wider outfanking move
ment in Kovno Province. However
the opinion is expressed here that as
the German plans contemplate Sc
ries of attacks rather than stimuli
taneous one it is likely that they are
waiting for Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen to reach some previously ar
ranged position before they resume
their attack.
According to dispatches received
here, the country around Warsaw
which the Russians are leaving to the
invaders has been put to the torch,
while the city itself might be of use
to the Germans if it falls into their
hands. 1t may even be some Gays
before the Teutons occupy the Polish
capital, if they finally do. for the
Russians are fighting more than a
rear-guard action.
In fact, they are still delivering
very heavy blows at their opponents
and are gaining some local successes
particularly on the Narew and south
east of Cholm, where they are op-
posing the efforts of the Austrians
to get across the Bug river. However,
military critics say tha these local
successes will not affect the Russian
plan of falling back to shorter and
stronger front.
AS soon as the present operations
against Russia are concluded, VIE
ther or not they succeed in destroy
ing any large part of the Russian
army, it is expected that the Ger
mans will turn to the west, move
ment which, however, will take
couple of months at least. 1t will,
therefore, be race between the
Teutonic forces and the British and
French as to which side will take
the offensive in France, where the
situation remains as it has been for
weeks past, except in Alsace where
the French continue their attacks on
:hc positions protecting MUcnster.
There has been sharp fighting here,
The French advance converglng OH
Muenster from the north and from
Metzeral to the southeast of Mues-
:er Valley, in which the town stands,
III the open road to Colmar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
--O-
CARDINALS VS.. BRADDOCkS

The Braddock Baseball team OF
Washington, will on Sunday tackle
the Cardinals for the third time this
season. The visitors are anxious to
trim the home lads and will bring
down strong bunch Of ball players
The Cardinals battery will be Ray
Bischoff, who will pitch his first game.
here as a member of the Cardinals
and William Mcbride doing the re-
ceiving behind the bat. The game
will start about $50 p. M, and Will
be played in the Cardinal Baseball
Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
CHILD CHOkED TO DEATH.

Mount Olive n. c., July 31-A 10
months-old girl child of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Pridgen was choked to death
at their home day or two ago by
getting green pea hui in its throat.
AS soon as it was discovered that the
child was choked, it was rushed to
the office of a nearby physician, who
did everything possible to save the
unfortunate little one, but to no avail.
It was said that the child was really
dead when it reached the physicians
office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
.BECKER'S BODY
sF@&z4nw.e~~1 ~. !.
IN SILVER CRAY
Remains of Former Liell-
tenant Will Be Taken
to Church. Monday
WILL LIE BY HIS BABY
Wife Still Declares He Was 1nno-
cent, and Says She Will not Rest
Until She Exposes Plot.

New York, July 31--Clothed in a
silver gray shroud the body of Chas.
Becker is today in room on the
fourth floor of 1929 University ave-
! nue., where Mrs. Becker has lived
with her brother John Lynch, since
she gave uS her home after her hus-
bands arrest.
1t is in Mrs. Becker's own room that
the body reposes, and there it will
stay until Monday morning when
members Of the family and close
| friends will follow it to the Church o.;
St. Nicholas. Mass will he celebrated
by Father Nicholas J. Murphy, who
was personal friend of Becker.
The burial will be in the family plot
in Woodlawn Cemetery where a
grave will he made beside that Of the
baby born just after Becker's first
conviction.
i The hearsc reached New York late
yesterday. afternoon with plain
black lacquercd casket containing the
body. 1t was taken to the hooms of
an undertaken, and from there di-
rectly to Mrs. Becker's home. There
were nearly 200 persons in front of
the house when the hearse drove up.
Mrs. Becker met the undertaken at
the door. Mrs. Becker was crying.
|, Somewhere in the house piano was
playing, but it stopped suddenly
when the player heard the noise oc-
casioned by bearing the casket up
stairs.
When the room was darkened and
the candles were lighted. Msr. Bee
ker's brothers and sisters fingered
near the door, while she bent down
and kissed the face Of her husband
5;,"He is innocent" she s9obed.
{ Becker's ..kead was covered with a
black cap, and, except for a slight
Eurn on: the right side. of the face,
the features ,were ;lifelike.
:#After Mrs. Becker left the prison
she gave his statementsin her own
handwriting i. to Deputy Warden
Charles Johnson:
81 shall never rest until [ have ex-
posed the methods used to convict
my husband. Whether he was guilty
or innocent, there never was just
fication for the means employed to
convict him. In all the ten years
of our married life, never had oc'
casion to regret that ] was his wife.
81 would rather lose all the other
members of my family, dear as they
are to me, than to lose Charlie. lie
was not an angel, he never made
pretense of being one. He was JUST
an ordinary human being and that ls
why ] loved him SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
GoMPERs WARNS LABOR
Reiterates Charge That Foreign In
fpences Seek To Cause Strikes

Washington, July 31-President
Samuel Gompers, OF the American
Federation Of Labor, reiterated yes
terday his charge that foreign in
fuences had been working to make
strikes in the United States and call
ed upon the workingmen TO discoun-
tenance any such attempts. He de-
MED, however. that he had referred
to German agents.
Mr.. Gompers' letter is reply to
an inquiry addressed to him by Ear
nest Bohm, corresponding secretary
of the Central Federated Union at
New York, which made an inquiry
regarding a statement attributed to
Mr.. Gompers that Officers of in
ternational unions had received
money to pull off strikes in Bridge
port and elsewhere in ammunition
factories"
Il never mentioned international
unions," wrote Mr.. Gompers, ''nor
did I use the word German, nor did I
mention Bridgeport nor did / refer
to ammunition factories.
What | did say was that authen-
tic information had come to me that
efforts had been made TO corrupt
men for the purpose of having strikes
inaugurated among seamen and long
shoremen engaged in handling
American products and manning snip
for European ports; that the cor
ruption influence was being conducted
by agents Of a foreign government
and that had no doubt the same
agencies and influences were at work
elsewhere with the same purpose IN
view.
"In the effort to organize the yet
unorganized workers Of our country,
in the effort to secure q reduction OF
the hours of labor and higher wages
and better conditions for the toilers
of our country, am not only in ell
tire sympathy, but that has been my
life's work and hope and | shall con-
tinue to give every assistance to the
fullest lengths of whatever ability
7 may have and opportunity which
may present Itself for their accom-
plishment. But such work must be
done by the men and women OF
America. We should all enter sym
pathetic protest and frown down up
on any foreign interference, no mat
ter by what motive actuated, parti-
cularly when that motive Is ulterlor
and to the detriment Of the good
name. growth and permancnce OF our
great cause.
ALREADY the enemies Of the labor
movement had banded about and at
tackled the honor, and good name oil
our movement and the untruthfal
charge has been made that strikes
have been inaugurated for money
consideration. That the effort has
been made 70 corrupt some of our
men for such a purpose is true. bet
that the strikes have been lnaugu
RATED is untrue and it is untrue be-
cause the men who have given time
and service to the workers OF our
country have interposed in time. ."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
DEATH NOTICE

DIED-A. his home, Wolloston, Fair
fax County, Va, ALEXIS SMITH,
in his list year. He was the son
of the late Albert w. and Eliza
beth Smith Of Wilmington, Del, He
is survived by mis- wife, Mary Har-
mon, and three sons, Albert W.,
Sidney Harmon and Linton Smith.
Funeral Monday, August 2nd, at
10 a. m. Interment private. Car
riages will leave Demaine's luh-
dertaking establishment at 9.15
and will meet Q o'clock train from,
Washington. at Spring Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
POPE APPEALS FOR PEACE
Pontiff Says "Brotherly Blood is Be-
ing Shed on Land And Sea-. /.

Rome, July 3l'-ln tne Holy Naiit
of God, our Heavenly Father ant
Lord Jesus, Whose blessed blood wa
J given as the price for human saliva
ton, we beseech you, whom Divine
Providence placed at the heads OF tho
belligerent nations, to end the blood!
carnage which, for year, has dis
honored Europe, J."
The foregoing is the conc'u'i'Ls
paragraph of a new appeal which
Pope Benedict XIV has issued to the
rulers of the belligerent powers ot
Europe to bring about peace. 1t was
published yesterday in the Osserva-
tore Romano.
Pope Benedict reviewed at length
the events of the past year. dwelling
upon the lack OF attention his peace
entreaties have secured.
"But yesterday, the sad anniver'
sary of the outbreak of this tremend-
Gus confagration more ardent plea
arose from our hearts for suddel
cessation of hostilties,' says the
Pope. "The longer we cry for peace
the more loudly may this cry reacl
the people of neutral countries and
their rulers, inducing them to highe:
councils" "
This is the strongest plea tha
Pope BENEDICT has made since he as.
cended the papal throne, although
his efforts in behalf of peace have
been untiring all the time.
"Brotherly blood is being shed or
land and sea-" continues the papa
petition. "The most beautiful regions
of Europe, this garden Of the world
are strewn with dead and ruins.
Where once smiled factories anG
vineyards and fruitful fields are now
only the frightful guns Of war pour.
ing forth their ruin and death.
"You are assuming before God ant
man tremendous responsibility.
80, you warriors, heed our prayer.
Hark to the paternal voice of the vi.
car of the Eternal and Supreme
Judge, before Whom all shall he call
ed to account. ;"
Pope Benedicc invites the l':lIers o.
the powers at war to abandon the
idea of mutual annihlation as nations
never die, but always prepare fol-
revenge.
"Why not begin now to exchange
views with the idea of ending the con.
flict?" asks the pontiff. BLESSED i:
he who will first raise the olive
branch.
"The ABUNDANT wealth, wherewith
our Creator endowed these lands, en-.
.ables you to-. continue the war;, but
with what a price! Thousands: Of
young lives, are being. snutted *ou'
daily. Let the .fains of 50 many cities
and villages and1 monuments erected
by genius in commemoration :of the
faith of. our forefathers,> answer the
bitter tears shed within the privacy
of home or at the foot Of affairs? No,
that cannot be. The price of the stru
struggle is too high"
The Pope ends by extending his
blessing to every one working for
peace, be they Catholic or. Protestant.
-O----
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31

taxes on 125 licenses granted to ope-
rators of nearbeer saloons in that
town, and that, so far as he knows,
none of these saloons is operating In
violation of the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31

Misses Mary Carlin, Martha tuI-
ton, Nellie Payne and Mr.. N. S.
Greenaway who have been touring
the West, returned home today
Misses Constance Bousch and Collins
Jones who were members of the party
will not return until September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31

WANTED-Man to sell trees, shrubs,
roses, berry bushes. Permanent
Brown Brothers Nurseries, Roches-
ter, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31

Yesterday was the fifty-frst an
niversary of the Battle of the Crater,
which was fought on the morning OF
July 30, 1864
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-31
WEATHER REPoR"

Partly cloudy tonight mad Sun
>iay; not lnucn change IA rem
perature; light, variable winds.
High tide 1850 a. IN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mesdames J. A. Shute and w. K.
Hansberry and children motored out to
Pleasant LAX. last Thursday in Mrs.
Shute's Ford to spend the day angling
for members Of the nnny tribe and re-
port q delightful time. As it was
Mrs. Shute's first time to run her car
without assistance from some member
of the sterner sex, she was . little
dubious about making the trip, but she
made the trip without any trouble.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mr.. S. s. Woods. Of Ardmore, Okla,
arrived today to assume his position as
salesman with Crull's Shoe Store. He
Is a Of the most capable shoe sales
men in the South and we congratulate
the Crull Shoe Store upon being 30
fortunate as to secure his valuable SER
vices. We cordially welcome Mr.. Woods
as = citizen Of the Queen City Of the
Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Miss Grace Elliott came over from
Grenada College last Saturday and re-
manned until Monday evening with the
family of her parents, MIR. and Mrs. G.
P. Elliott.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mrs. ]. B. Smith, Of Doddsville, and
Mrs. D. C. Hill, of Sidon, are the guests
of Mrs. W.. H. Gillon and family at their
Grandview plantation home for several
days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
Price Wluohnu. Toilet
List f Makes !. v s s:;sa sti of: SpecialtieS
Reg. u. S. Patent OFF.
Makes Velvety Skin.

veivetlna varnishin4 Cream. A
soft, healing, identifying and grease
less cream. Prevents sunburn and tan.
Should be used before applying powder.
Opal jars, price Soc.
veivetlna Massage. A superior it's
sue builder and developer. Will not
grow hair on the face. Fills out hol-
lows and wrinkles, removes blackheads
and pimples. Tall opal jars, price Soc.
valvetiua Skin Bleach and Freckle
Cream. Removes freckles, sunburn,
tan, liver spots and facial discolora-
tions. Flat opal jars, price SOC.
velvetlna Skin BeautlfIer. Two tints.
flesh and white. A liquid powder Civ
ing an enamel effect, for beautifyinr
the face, neck and arms. Especially fine
for evening use; stays on for hours.
Tall opal bottles, price Soc.
velvetlna Face Powder. Three tints
flesh, white and brunette. Truly an
invisible powder and as the name inn
plies, is smooth rs Velvet. Large box,
price 35c.
velvetinla Rou9e. 1.-THE finishing
touch that means SO much" An ex-
quisite cosmetic for tinting the cheeks,
lips. giving a perfectly natural healthy
color. Opal jars. price Csc.
/. velvetlnla Complexlon Soap. A mild,
pure, neutral soap for the face. Forms
q soft rich white oily lather, penetrat-
ing he pores and cleansing them from
dust, dirt and other impurities. Indi-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

The friends and acquaintance of Mr..
and Mrs. J. Lipovac arecongratulatiEg
them upon the arrival of a fine son at
their home on the morning of Sept.
3Oth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

DR.. G. B. Stewart and family have
returned from Z p~rotraeted visit to
their "Winesap Farm, near Man.
chester, Ala, and they report . most
delightful vacation-al being very
much improved il health. Their many
friends gladly welcome them back
home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Miss Mary Torrey Lear, M Of Yazoo
City's fairest and most popular young
ladies. is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
]. Jones.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Baird returned
to their Fort Loring home recently aft
er spending the summer months at diff
ferent resorts.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mesdames j. H. Hope and Earl Kin
hebrew visited Memphis relatives and
friends and took in the Tri-State Fair
this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Miss Lola Estes. Of Yokum. Texas,
but q native Of Greenwood. is here for
several days visiting friends and on
bueiness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mrs. j. F. Melton ard children have
returned from Hot Springs. where
they spent three week, with very bene-
fetal results.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris Gray are congratulating them
upon the recent arrival Of a fine son at
their home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
vidual cartons. price 25c.

SAOOoA SoA wis., RA1SC &NSs
velvetina Cream Lotion. Cooling
and healing and leaves q good feeling
Unexcelled for chapped hands, face,
lips and all skin roughness, and for
gentlemen's use after shaving. Pro-
tects the skin and heals quickly. Large
four ounce bottle, price 25c.
velvetina Nall Powder. An ideal
preparation for polishing finger mails.
Gives . permanent and lasting polish.
Price per box 25c.
velvetlns shampoo. Solid cake form.
Thoroughly cleanses the hair and scalp.
freeing it from dandruf and germ lad
en- dust. Produces an abundant lather
in any water. Leaves the hair soft,
silky and glossy. Individual cartons,
price 25c.
Resorcln Hair Tonic. An effectual
tonic for removing dandruf and itching
of the scalp; for promoting the growth
of the hair and restoring it to its nat
ural color. Its effects are truly wonder
full. Large sprinkler bottle, price 75c.
velvetlUs Eyebrow Pencils. In
Handy Aluminium Holder. Three colors,
Black. Dark and Light Brown. Just
the thing for the particular toilet.
Price 15c.
velvet;na Oepllatory. For removing
superfluous hair, safe, sure, easily used
by anyone. Kills the hair roots. Price
$l.OO.
MISSISSIPPI.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mrs. w. II. Gillon and two little sons
have returned to their Grandview plan
tation home from a visit of ten days at
Owens Wells.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mrs. Mildred johnson. Of Lake
Charles, La. is the guest Of her sister.
Mrs. Edith Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Dr.. Edward McCrady preached 1t
Winona lat Sunday, by special invi-
tntion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

II. and Mn. W. D. H.Issll, Of Itta
Bena, was here Monday
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mr.. C. E. Jordan was over from
looking after his business
interests here Tuesday and Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Hon. A. F. Gardner was at Sardis
and Memphis on legal business the first
of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
Mr.. R. L. Miller visited Memphis on
business the first Of the week.

Messrs. T. F. and S. S. Steele made
a business visit to the Bluff City the
first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mr.. w. H. Gillon is at Allison's
Wells for ten days recuperating his
health.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

The Spurrier Studio. Photographers
to His Majesty. the Child.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

E. K. Myrick- Ford Cars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Hon. Sam D. Neill was over from
Indianola on business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Attorney j. W. Bradford was over
from Itta Bena on business Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
Mr.. J.. B. Ellis was over from Ber-
clair on business Wednesday.

Mr.. R. A. Joiner was down from
Sunny Side on business Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
THE PUBLIC

Beginning OctObsr lst. 1916. the
Greenwood Public Library viii BE- open
each week day from a p. N. to nine
p. n. MRS. D. E. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mr.. q. C. Neill and family, of Whaley
were here last Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

E. K. Notwithstanding
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Hon. F. M. Aldridge is at Hot
Springs for several days recuperating
his health.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Mr.. G. H. Gossom was in Vicks.
burg q few days last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

E. K. Myrick-Presto. Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Vernon Doyle, of Schlater, was q
business visitor here w ednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01

Robt. G. Harris, of our typograph-
ical force, spent this week with his
family near B%entonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-03

pursuits, having passed. with honor
through all the chairs Of the National
Union and the Royal Arcanum, being
the first in this city, while regent OF
Oriental Council in 1884, to exemplify
the ritual which had just been adopted
and is still in use by the order al
large.
He was also member Of the Grand
Army of the Republic and belonged to
Kit Carson Post of this city. He was
the inventor and patentee Of the well
known ,Gisburne ruling pen used ex-
tensively by the government depart
ments.
In his early days in Washington Mr..
Gisburne took an active interest in
amateur theatricals, being an officer of
the old Joe Jefferson and ITALIAN ORA
matte clubs. He also took a leading
part in many charity benefits in this
city.
Mr.. Gisburne left a daughter, Mrs.
W. E. Green; brother in Brooklyn,
N. Y; a sister, Mrs. Culver Of Con-
necticut. and a grandson. in Quincy.
Mass. The latter Edward A. Gis-
burne) distinguished himself when the
sailors landed at Vera Cruz, Mexico, in
April. 1914. where he was SO severely
wounded that one of his legs had to
be amputated. He was commended by
the Navy Department for conspicuous
bravery on that occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-03
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN.
American Electric Railway Associa-
ton Section Holds Meeting.

At the annual election Of the Ameri-
can Electric Railway. Association Com
pany Section 4, composed of more than
100 members. all employees and associ-
ated with the general STAFF of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, held last night in the general
offices of the company, Charles S. Kim
ball was elected president, succeeding
George C. Whitney: J. T. Moffett. vice
president; R. A. vetter, secretary
treasurer; William L. Clarke, director
for one year, and L. B. Schloss. direc-
tor for two years. President Clarence
P. King and Vice President William
F. Ham of the railway and lighting
companies are ex-officio members Of
the board for the two-year period APP
plications were received from twenty
six new members. sixteen being from
| those of the eastern division, the ac-
counting, engineering and other trans
portation department divisions fur
nishing the balance.
During the evening a chalk talk"
was given by Robert G. Wall, after
which buffet luncheon was served,
under the direction of the newly elect
ed president, C. S. Kimball, engineer
of way.