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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19
THERE ARE
OTHERS.

:, .Bunyan in his "Pilgrim's Progress
describes "Christian" passing through
the "Valley of the Shadow of Death,
presumably alone. AS he treads the
narrow and dismal path he hears
cries similar to those he is uttering,
and takes on courage when he realizes
others are passing through tribula-
ton similar to his own
At the close of the civil war the
southern states were at the mercy of
carpetbaggers and adventures, back
ed up by federal bayonets. In order
to get back into the union the people
of the down-trodden section were
compelled to eat crow for time.
Virginia, which had suffered greatly
from the ravages of war, had con-
stitution virtually foisted upon her.
The instrument lore the name of
the Underwood Constitution" IT
was the best we could get at the
time, and all save two sections, which
disfranchised persons who had aided
or sympathized with the late South
ern Confederacy, was adopted by q
popular vote.
The affairs of the state proceeded
smoothly for years, as it was known
that the people had the power to
frame another constitution at the
proper time. This was done several
years ago. The Underwood Constitu-
ton had been submitted to the peo-
pie for ratification, but that under
which the commonwealth is now pro-
ceeding was declared" the people
having been given no say in the mat
ter.
The instrument was disappoint-
ment from the first, as have been
many laws adopted by the Legisla-
ture in pursuance thereof. The null
IMPLICATION of offices has caused gen
eral protest.
Maryland is suffering from condi-
tons similar to those which are an
noying Virginia. Officials of the
sister commonwealth are not leaving
any stone unturned in their determi-
nation to collect every cent possible
from the long suffering taxpayer.
In the meantime offices have been
multiplied, many Of which are regard
ed as useless. The Baltimore Sun
this morning contained suggestive
cartoon. The words "Sapping its
Vitality" which appear over the pic
ture tell the story. Maryland is rep
resented by tree from the trunk OF
which number of suckers" are
protruding They bear the words
"useless Offices" The taxpayer is
standing in front of the tree survey.
ing the offshoots and observing
"These suckers will have to come of
if that tree is ever going to bear ;
full crop"
The Goddess of Liberty" in all he,
defiance. still poses on our coat Of
arms, but her own sons have thought
less deprived her Of some of hel
locks in recent years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Members of the State. Democratic
Committee who went to Richmond
Saturday to attend the meeting called
by Chairman Ellyson to considei
the Norfolk county case have no spec!
ial fondness for William Jenning,
Bryan, late Secretary of State. On
the other hand, every member seen
who was asked to talk, expressed
the opinion that President Wilson
made good in every way, and they
were of the opinion that he would be
nominated to succeed himself ant
that he would be reelected President
in 1916.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

An unidentified colored man was
killed and an unidentified colored
woman lost both legs at Seventeenth
and Dock streets, Richomnd, early
Yesterday when they were struck pre-
sumably by shifting engine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19
NOTICE

Beginning on Saturday,
July 18th, the Washington
Southern Railway Freight
Station, will be closed at |
o'clock CT Saturdays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

John Phillips, colored, 80 years old,
an employee Of the! Southern Railway,
was shot three times and almost in
stahtly killed in Richmond Saturday
night by Henry Ebon, colored. Ebon
was locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

R. Ross Perry, for many years a
leader of the District of Columbia
bar, shot himself in the head shortly
after noon Saturday while sitting
alone in his office in the Fenda!l
building, at the corner of John Mar
shall place and D street. He was
rushed to the Emergency Hospital,
where he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

The most devastating, destructive
drought ever experienced in Northern
Virginia is sweeping over the Shen-
andoah Valley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

A ministerial order has been Is
sued by Bulgaria definitely suspend
ing railway communication with lur-
key.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19
NEWS OF THE DAY

1t is not impossible that Sweoe"
will enter the European war accoru-
ing to dispatches from London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
.,r.o w.e, Print of the South"

..The West Point OF the SOUTH
.ccr.c;s.. and technical courses eono;See VIZ
.,s ~ d,sc;ulirlA ofisn army post. b. anu
3. s:aev.ees coat.rredin course.
vienna Cadets tr;t:on ttee.
e...-s..s.,,. va. Cen E. ". NlCHC1-S.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

The convention of the Virginia RI
raj Carriers Association, which wa
in session in Lynchburg two day.
last week, adjourned to meet neYt
year year in Danville. Resolution
were passed in favor of national ami
state aid in building and maintaining
most roads. A memorial to the Wiz.
ginia delegation in Congress wa /
adopted asking federal aid and Cd,
operation in the supervision and in
spection of public roads and suggest.
ng that a tax be placed on all We
hicles. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Charles L. Pafford, "a, a clerk in
the Treasury Department, living at
Clark's Station, Va, was drowned in
the Potomac River yesterday above
Aqueduct Bridge. Pafford was
swimming alone at the time. George
Washington, 10 year old colored
boy, was drowned in the Potomac off
Ninth street, Washington, while
swimming yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Two young women and three men
were drowned together yesterday
while bathing in Lake Michigan near
Chicago. An undercurrent swept
them into deep hole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

A large whale was sighted off the
Island of Gorgana, opposite Pisa, a
day or two ago. 1t was mistaken ;, -
a hostile submarine and was shelleo
and killed by an Italian destroyer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Three persons were killed yester-
day by lightning when one OF the
most severe thunder and rain storms
in recent years passedo yer St. LOUIS
and vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

The first train from Vera Cruz to
Mexico City, dispatched from the sea-
port town on Wednesday, was blown
up near Apizaca and three cars
crowded with soldiers were blown to
atoms, 50 foreigners were killed, and
many other passengers were injured.
A second train was dispatched on the
following day, but this, too, met with
disaster. Bandits, presumably mem
bers of the shattered Zapatiasta force
which was driven from Mexico City
by General Obregon, held up and
robbed the train, subsequently cutting
all lines of communication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19
VIRGINIA NEWS

Two colored boys were drowned
while swimming in the James river
at Richmond yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

1t is said that an Austro-German
ultimatum to Roumania is beng pre-
pared. It is reported that large'bod-
les OF the Teutonic troops are mas
sing or the RouEaaian frontier tc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

touring car suGueniy lett Shenandoah
Valley pike late Saturday near Fish
ers Hill, Shenandoah County, plung-
ed into ditch and turned over, kill
ing instantly Mrs. Koehler, wife Of
Frederick W. Koehler, wealthy
manufacturer of Sharon, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Cos,:sg down a grade, a large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

As a result of half a dozen fine:
imposed in the police court during the
week, Lynchburg was shut up 81
tight yesterday that the only thing:
purchasable were meal at hote
or estaurant and a newspaper I'm:
til recently soda water, tobacco ant
bonbons could be had from drug
stores, restaurants or hotels, but po
lice started a campaign looking tt
enforcement of the city ordinance
which is much more drastic than the
State code. This has resulted in ar
agreement between druggists fol
short Sunday hours, and when oper
these stores sell only drugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

R 3. Slater, aged so years, wide
w known merchant and wood dealer,
was struck by lightning and instant
" killed while standing on the porch
Of his home at Toano Saturday aff-
ternoon. Mr.. Slater had been sitting
in the house watching the progress
of a slight electrical storm, and as
he stepped through doorway on to
the back porch the lightning strufk
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Bathing yesterday in the Conewago
creek near York. Pa, Lewis De!son,
% years old, was attacked with
cramps and drowned. His bride of
only few weeks witnessed his death.
She attempted to jump into the
stream and end her own life when
she learned her husband was dead.
1t is said he plunged into the stream
while overheated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

1t is reported that the German
government will issue an order pro-
hibiting the export of all German
beer. The motive suggested is hiatt
production already has been reduced
by the war to 60 per cent of the nor
NAL volume and that about 20 per
cent of this is taken beforehand for
the army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

give emphasis to the ultimatum,
which il; is declared will demand un-
impeded transit for munitions Of war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

1t is said that the Kaiser's personal
losses, owing to. the war, are about
S2O,0OO,OO0. These are mainly due to
the depreciation of stock in shipping
and manufacturing concerns in which
he is large investor. The works of
two great beer firms in Saxony and
Bavaria in which the Kaiser is one of
the principal stockholders are closed
down. The Kings of Bavaria, Sax
ony and Wutermburg, and the Grand
Duke of Baden, as we'll as other Ger
man princes, also have lost heavily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Two girls were killed and eight
other young women and men seri-
ously injured yesterday when the
touring automobile in which they
were riding swerved and turned
turtle at the river drive and Kings
land avenue, near Clifton, N ]. Miss
Jessie Beaumont, 10 years old, of
Newark, was taken from under the
machine dead. Miss Ethel Goodwin,
of Wheeling, w. Va, was taken out
in serious condition, and she died
before she could be taken to st.
Mary's Hospital in Passaic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Mrs. Matte Reed Lamb, wife oil
Captain John Lamb, of Richmond
former member of Congress from
the Third Virginia District, died sud
denly yesterday at noon at Millboro
Bath County, where she and her hus
band had gone three weeks ago t.
spend the remainder of the summer
Mrs. Lamb was a daughter of the
late Rev. Anderson Wade, D. D., To-
thirty years rector Of Westover Ep,s
copal Church, in Charles City Coun
| ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

During the month of June, l,l4l
German and Austrian officers ana
6O,s4S men arrived at Kew as prls-
oners of war. Of the men more than
10000 were Germans.
Two men were killed and tlve
others seriously injured in collllson
between a railway motorcar and a
switch engine near Boone Grove, Ind,
yesterday.
The Cuanrd liner Orduna. from
| Liverpool to New York with 227
passengers, including % Americans,
was attacked without warning by a
German submarine on the morning
of July 8. The liner escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

Morgan Armstrong, Of the Nc,
Dowell neighborhood, of Highland
County, has been arrested on com.
plant of his daughter Armstrong
alleges that certain young mar
whom is responsible for his daugh.
ter's condition. In her charges
against her father, the daughter al.
leges that he is guilty of similar
crimes against his younger daugh
tiers, of but II or II years of age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-19

p 10
1t is Stated that the United States
Fuel Supply Company, which was
purcEiasedaby the Columbia Gas and
Electric Company! short time ago,
will soon commence to build pipe lines
from Charleston, w. Va, to Wash
ington and Baltimore, supplying
those cities with natural gas from
it's West Virginia wells.
A series of conferences in Bridge
port, Conn, and in New York have
resulted in the announcement that
the general strike Of machinists EN-
ployed by the Remington arms and
Ammunition Company would not be-
gin today, the time set for the walk
out.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

She was infatuated with the delu-
sion that she was a great philosopher,
and was destined to found a new and
revolutionizing system of truth.
That Mrs. Eddy was deluded is clear
from the fact that she totally ignored
the plainest facts of everyday exper-
fences, the events of history, and the
clearest declarations of scripture, con-
cerning God and man, life and death,
sin and pain.
Her methods of reasoning, her logic,
the like of which was never seen be-
fore; her meaningless passages, her
ludicrous assertions made with the
most pompous show Of profundity,
and her ridiculous conclusions unmis-
takably stamp Science and Health"
either as masterpiece of make-be-
lieve philosophy-or as a collection of
vaporings produced by an unbalanced
mind.
1t must be remembered, only an ig
norant or insane mind ever soberly de-
nes the testimony of the five senses
and the reason, unless, perchance, that
person is engaged in humorous make
believe or child's play.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07
Send 1t BY Parcel Post

Send us your laundry by parcel post
The rural carrier is now authorized to
transact this business. 1t costs but a
few cents. Wen return Il promptly.
DALLAS STEAM LAUNDRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Organized Labor Planning.

THE United States as well as the whole
world has suffered through the disrupt
ing influence OF the war. In the United
States the organized labor movement has
dealt constructively with the needs and
emergencies created by the war. The
effectiveness of organized self-help has
been emphasized by the inarticulate help
less misery of the unorganized.
''The organized labor movement is
planning to protect the wage -earners
against the tide of immigration of un-
paralleled proportions that undoubtedly
will follow the war. 1t will be the great
steadying force in the transition period
through which industry must pass at the
close Of the war. 1t will be the great op-
posing force to reaction that always re-
suits from the brutalzing influences of
war 1t will be the most potent force to
compel relations that subordinate all else
of human welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
POLO TEAMS PLAY TIE.
Fort Myer Artillery Players Compete
With Washington Association.

Before a large crowd OF spectators
polo teams representing the Sd Field
Artillery. C. S. A.. stationed at Fort
Myer Va. and the Washington Polo
Association played closely contested
game on the Potomac Park polo f1cld
yesterday afternoon. which resulted in
tie. 3 10 3
Those who played for the polo asso-
citation were Hugh and Kent LeSarr.
George Oakley Totten. jr., and Col.
Charles Treat. On the artillery team
were Lieuts. Greble Simpson and
Eager and Capt. Gallup Lieut.. Payne
alternated with Capt. Gallup during a
portion of the game
The crowd of spectators at the game
WAS estimated to be larger than any
which has attended the polo matches
on Potomac Park this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Retired in June, 1898.

Prof. Van Deman continued in charge
OF the division of pomology until June.
1898. when he retired from that posi-
rion and has since devoted his time 10
other activities, all Of which have been
in connection with fruit interests The
work organized in the Department of
AgrIcultura by Prof Van Deman is
still being continued through the Office
or horticultural and genealogical inves-
tigaticus of the bureau OF plant indus
try
He devoted much time TO editorial
work and 70 writing for the fruit jour
nails and other publications which de-
vote space to matters of interest to the
fruit grower. 1t was perhaps through
the channels of the horticultural press
that his influence has been exerted
more widely than in any other way.
However for the past twenty years he
has been a very frequent speaker at
horticultural and genealogical meetings
throughout the country. He was also
very widely known as a Judge at fruit
exhibits In this capacity he served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
HEARING Of REPORTS
ON GAR. ENCAMPMENT
Designation Of Headquarters for
Commander-in- Chief-Big Review
ing Stand Planned.

The hearing and subsequent adop-
ton of the recomme ndations of the
committee in charge of providing
headquarters for the commander-in-
chief of the g. A. r., and his personal
staff of fortylnine veterans at the ma tonai
encampment of that organiZa ton, to be
held here during the last week of Sep
TENDER. was the principal business ac-
complished a the first meeting of the
executive committee in charge Of the
enca mpment. held yesterday afternoon
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms
William f. GUIDE. cha irman of the com
mittee. presided. and the following
were present: Thomas Grant secre-
tary; Col. John McElroy. f. G. Bran
denburg &. J. Goeckler, Col. Robert y.
Harper, Ross F. Andrews and Col. c. c.
Royce
The Raleigh. il was announced, would
be the official headquarters. reserva-
lions having been secured. The com
n1ander-in- chief was once informed
Of the action taken by the committee
and a request was made that he
designate who are to form his staff at
his earliest possible convenience.
Provision for Reviewing Stand
Provisions were made for the cree
ton of a reviewing stand which is to
seat not less than 1000 people. W. T
Galliher, chairman Of the committee on
badges, was authorized to call for pre-
liminary bids for the manufacture of
5000 badges. and II. c. c. Stiles. chair
man of the committee on printing, to
advertize for bids for the printing of
booklets and programs. In the later
authorization the chairman was advised
that the advertising in the booklets
must cover the cost Of their produc-
ton.
Questioned this morning as to the
feeling of the committee in regard to
the financial phase of the preparations,
Chairman GUIDE said that, while the
committee was disappointed over the
failure to raise the originally hoped-for
sum of o. 900 to date. ii is believed.
according to the latest reckoning, that
between $4,000 and $4,000 will even
tually be raised. and that this will be
enough. with the funds provided by the
government, to make the entertain
ment of the veterans the most note
worthy in the history of the encamp-
ments.
Estimated Expenses to Date.
The expenses incurred SO far in the
course of the preparations for the con-
vention were announced to amount to
about $4,000 More than 1000 letters
| have been sent out by the secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Estimated Expenses to Date.

The expenses incurred SO far in the
course of the preparations for the con-
vention were announced to amount to
about $500. More than 1000 letters
have been sent out by the secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30

h the Imperial Fril" are the favortes of the
maize and flesh silk crepe de chine, with low
it'll narrow black MORE tie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30

not only at county, state Sad national
fruit exhibits, but also In connection
with several of the international expo
sitions which have been held in this
country during the past fifteen or
twenty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Sample Each Free by Mail

win 32p. Skin Book request. Address
pest card "cutieura. Dept. Z. Boston" Sold
sAresghsqS the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
OF BIG WAR
ON j. s. INTERESTS
Continued from First Page.)

cry. In this way the present haphazard
system which Invariably operates to pro-
duce all oversupply of this labor in all our
industrial centers can be co-ordinated
and made to work for our common
good instead of, as now, to our social
injury.
Already we have the nucleus around
which this machinery can be built
This is the division of information of
the bureau of immigration of the De-
partment of Labor. In addition to It's
reorganization along the lines indi-
Gated, it should be given supervision
over all private employment agencies
and so-called labor exchanges en-
gagged in interstate commerce..
Restrictive Legislation Solves.
DIR. Warne's text was The War and
Immigration" He reviewed the great
influx of labor to America that has
followed the wars of Europe within
the century. spoke of the days of re
adjustment-economic reimbursement.
he called ito come at the close of
the present struggle and predicted
tidal wave of emigration westward
from Europe such as the world had
never seen before.
The effect. then. of the present war
will be 10 increase immigration to our
shores. There is one probable event
that can stop the threatening mum
dation. This is restrictive legislation
by Congress approved by the Presi-
dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Special at $2.95

4 Tailored, Box-pleated
Blouse Of crepe de chine, flesh
and white. low collar and long
sleeves. finished with pearl
buttons. Another model with
striped organdie collar and
cuffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Views Of Samuel Gompers.

Organized labor has been the wage
earners' greatest protection in the
crisis that has come to Americas in
dustry and labor through the Euro
pean war, in the opinion of Samuel
Gompers, president o. the American
Federation of Labor.
The initiative. resourcefulness and
self-reliance of the wage-earners ex-
pressed in the organized labor move
ment have been their greatest protec-
tion," Mr.. Gompers said. Through or
ganization they have dealt construc-
lively with unemployment. have made
effective protest against excessive
prices. have prevented wage reductions
that would have had cumulative effect
in disorganizing business and have de-
manded that construction work by
municipalities and other governmental
authorities shall be continued and more
undertaken wherever possible