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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-17
COMMENCEMENT WEEK ENDS.
Graduation Exercises of st. Mary's
Yesterday Mark Close of 1914
1915 Session.

Commencement week at st. Mary'S
came toa close at 4:3O o'clock yester-
dav when the graduation exercises
were held in the Assembly Hall. The
nrogram was short but each number
proyed delightful. The senior vocal
class rendered very prettily "Wel-
come Pretty Primrose Miss B. 7.
Green, of St. Mary's Alumnae, offer
ed greetings to the distinguished
guest of the occasion, Rt. Rev. d. j.
O'Connell, Bishop of Richmond.
Miss Ruth Morgan rendered vlo-
lin solo that under her artistic touch
proved a veritable tone poem. "A
Parable" to violin accompaniment by
the senior class in Expression was
worthy of St. Mary's class. Miss
Florence Evans as reader proved
rhythmic in every sense of the term.
The piano number of the program
by Misses Elizabeth Hart and Wini-
fred Bayne was we'll rendered march
by List. "Life Notices." was the
valedictory theme; each member Of
the class chose motto and her am
plifcation was given in choice Eng
lish replete with high thought "Let
me bring joy" was Miss Catherine
Petty's motto. "In God my Trust"
Miss Mary Canavan; '"The Love Of
Country Draws Me-" Miss Margaret
Howard; Through the Cross,
Light" Miss Elizabeth Hart; "Loy-
atty" Miss Ethel Adams; "With
Heart Uplifted," Miss Eleanor Nu
gent.
The following medals were award
ed: The Rev. Castor Payne Christ
ian Doctrine medal to Miss Camille
De Lane. The Alumnae Department
prize equally awarded to Ethel Ad-
ans, Eleanor Nugent, Margaret
Howard, Catherine Pettey, Mary Can
avan, Elizabeth Hart, Myrtle Smith,
Agnes Donaldson, Camille De Lane,
Winifred Bayne, Mary Kelly, Anna
Cook, Helen Cook, Georgana Lash,
Geraldine Davis, May Brock, Ruth
Morgan; Peasl harrington and i'efr!;
Roland, was drawn by Pearl Harring
ton.
Graduating gold medals and diplo-
mas in the Academic Course were
conferred upon Catherine Petty, Mary
Canavan, Margaret Howard, Eliza
beth Hart, Ethel Adams, and Eleanor
Nugent.
Diplomas in the :, Commercial
Course were awarded. t Camille
ne Lane, Helen Moore, Jennie Cook,
Agnes Sweeney, Ruth :simms and
Naomi Schwarzmann. =:
At the close; the Rt. Rev. Bishop
O'Connell congratulated the class mad
the school and gave scholarly talk
on the +"New Woman"
A number of clergymen and other
guests from all over the country were
present, beside the immediate rela-
tives and friends of the graduates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-17
BERNsToRFF UNDER FIRE
German Ambassador Charged With
Grave Breach of Ethics

/ washington, June Ia WIDE
spread inquiry will be made by the
State Department into reports print
ed to the effect that Count Won Bern
storff, the German Ambassador, had
stolen march on the United States
! Government in connection with Sc,
curing safe conduct for DR.. Anton
Meyer-G -Gehard, supposed to be return
ing to Berlin with important dis
patches relative to the attitude Of
the United States on the Lusitania
affair.
These reports, though conflicting
in certain important details, agree
that as the result of the ruse Dir.
Alfred Meyer, a Privy Councillor CT
the German Government, who has
been in this country for the pur-
pose of purchasing supplies for the
German Army, was able to return
to Germany with valuable informa-
tion relating to the preparedness, OF
, lack of preparedness, of the United
States Army and Navy in the event
Of clash between the two countries
growing out of the destruction of the
Lusitania.
State Department officials state
that the fraud if actually perpetrat-
ed while not in violation of any law
of the United States, would be regard
ed as one Of the most fragrant brea-
ches of ethics ever attempted by the
diplomatic representatives of fore
ign nation. This view, it was stated
would apply whether it was shown,
as alleged in certain quarters, tina:
Dr.. Meyer impersonated DR. Meyer
Gerhard, for whom safe conduct had
been obtained by the State Depart
ment from the British and French
Ambassadors, or whether, as else
where alleged, the purchasing agent
accompanied Gerard in the role of
an humble secretary. In either case,
it was pointed out, the fact would
remain, if verified that the United
States had been placed in the humi-
Iiating position of being made a party
to deception on the British and
French Governments, who accepted
in good faith the written assurance
of Mr.. Bryan, who was Secretary of
State at the time and signed the let
ter passing Gehard through the lines
as to the mission of the returning
German.
Former Secretary Bryan and Ac.
ting Secretary Lansing both dis
claimed all official knowledge tend
ing to bear out either version of the
ruse alleged to have been executed.
Both declared that the real identity
of the man for whom the safe con-
duct had been obtained had never
been questioned. Ambassador Won
Bernstorff, following his private In
terview with President Wilson, intro
+ duced Gerhard to Secretary Bryan as
the man whom he wished to send
back to Berlin with lengthy dispatches
describing the interview at the White
House, and negotiations for his safe
conduct were conducted orally be-
tween Mr.. Bryan and the British and
French Ambassadors, both of whom
attested the signature of Secretary
Bryan to the letter, which the heaC
of the State Department gave to
Bernstorff for use by Gehard. At that
time no question was raised by any
one as to Gerhard's identity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-17
GAS HOUSE COKE

Now is the: time to buy
your t1ke as at this season
of the, 1ear it is sold in, any
quantl from one load to
as MAJ syas you wish Buy
your t; bets at the gas office
Two Talars per load Of 80
bushels: in yard at Gas
works
]. B. WALLER
Clerk Of Gas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-06-17

Partly cloudy tonight and Fri
day; light, westerly winds:
High tide 11:05 a. m. and 1l:A
p. m. sf
Sun rises 4;36; Sun sets 1925,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
SHAFT
 TO GEN. GREEN,
 COLONIAL HERO

Battle Ground, N. C., July 3.-One hundred and thirty-five years after
 he led his command to victory over General CornwaIlis' redcoats at Gull ford Court House, a monument was unveiled today on this famous battle
 eral Nathaniel Green, who com
 manded the Colonial forces in the
 south during the latter part of the
 American revolution It was in this vicinity that the battle was fought on
 March 15, 1781, which resulted in such heavy losses to Cornwallis. the British leader, that he was forced to retreat to Wilmington, N. c.
 Troops from the colonies of Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia. North CaroIina and South Carolina took part in the battle and today's
 ton of representatives of these states,
 including several governors. Both state and federal troops participated,
 among them the Kentish guards, of
 Greenwich, R. l.. of which General
 Green was a charter member.
 The monument was erected with funds appropriated by Congress in
 February, 1911, and it's dedication is
 the continuation of a movement begun
 more than 20 years ago to honor this revolutionary hero. The bill for the appropriation first was introduced in Congress more than a score of years ago and was reintroduced at every
 subsequent session until it's final pas
 sage.
 The monument is in the form of an
 equestrian statue of General Green,
 made of bronze, on 8 granite base. It
 is thirty feet high, F. H. Parker, of New York, was the sculptor.
 Some historians have declared Gen eraI Green the abIest soldier of the Revolution nextsto Washington. Dur ing the latter part of the American
 colonies struggle for independence
 General Green won many victories
 over the British forces in the Caro-
 Hnas with the aid o6 Generals Marion these reverses that Cornwal1is decid- ed to transfer his activities to Vir- ginia. The result was his surrender at Yorktown on October 18, 17S1, which virtually ended the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
POPE IS QUOTED
 AS CONCERNING
 WAR ATROCITIES

Paris, July 3-An account of a visit paid to Pope Benedict last Mon day by Fornand Laudet, director of the Review Hebdomadaire, who for merly was secretary of the French embassy to the Vatican, is published by the Figaro. While M. L4audet does not pretend the report of his recep- tion at the vatican is an interview, used by .the pontiff after being told by the journalist Of the impr ression caused in France by Louis Latapie's interview with His Holiness printed by La Idberte.
 When he mentioned neutrality, M Laudet says, he was interrupted by the Pope with the exclamation, "Oh, that France would understand well that this neutrality Is not fndiffer- ence.''
 The Pope referred to his efforts in behalf of a. French mother who wrote him regarding her son who was prisoner in Germany and told of send ing a modest sum to France for char ity.
 TT have prayer for peace.'' the Pon- tiff is Q1oted as saying, having no other. concern than to iaplore the Lord to restore tranquility to a world thrown into disorder. You speak to me of the cathedral at Rheims. which the Germans continue to attack. From the Beginning directed the Cardinal
  complaints to the Emperor and to ask him to spare religious edifices in flu tuPe. The reply has been that the best would be done. If this promise has not been kept what can do about it I have done all have been able to do in this and many other things which France Ignores.
 You ask me if can condemn in principle the atrocities committed. Tn principle' is not sufficient. I con- demn them ,concretely. Everybody knows Germany has committed some atrocities but cannot specify repro bationss as some would have it be- cause I have not the necessary e1e- ments."
 At the sound of the Ange1uh Pope Benedict withdrew, M. Laudet asserts, with the words:
 .tIn any case condemn highly the naartyrdom of poor Belgian priests and so many other heroes on which the light has been thrown. I await only the occasion to convince France of my sympathy"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
MACHINE
 WRECKS RECEPTION
 HALLS OF CAPITOL

Washington July a-InveshgaHon was under way today to determine the cause of the terrific explosion which wrecked the public reception room on the Senate side of the capitol late last night and which generally was be- lieved to have ben due to @ bomb or internal machine.
 None of the force of employees Of the capital were on duty in that part of the building at the time of the e1pdo- sion and no one was injured.
 Piles of shattered plaster from the frescoed ceiling and walls, broken crystals from the big chandelier, pieces of the immense mirror, glass from the windows and splintered woodwork lit tered the floor early today. Glass was smashed Gn the door opening from the reception hall into the lobby running along the rear of the Senate chamber. A heavy door opening into the vice presidents room but which had not been opened for many years, was blown partly open by the force of the concllsston and the door leading into the. room of the sergeant-at-arms on the opposite from that of the vdee- president, was damaged
 The expAdSion was heard many blocks away and guards in all parts of the capitol rushed to the scene. Watch men in the far end of the building, a long cdty block away, thought the dome of the capitol was falling in or that some equally great catastrophe had occurred, the force of the conc7s- sion having caused the building to trernao1e.
 Those who were early on the scene said there was 9 strong odor of smoke which lasted for Some time, not only in the reception room but in the ad- joining rooms and hall.
 Superintendent Woods, who with the sergeant t-ar1ns of both the, Senate and House had been hurrieddy sum- moned, (arT4ved sf1ortly after the ex- ploston had occurred and immediately conducted a hasty fnvestigation%T They were s1naab8e to determine the cause of the explosion.
 The police were instructed not to ad- init anyone into the building, and a search was made but no one of a sus- pfcio11s character was found. NIT. Woods declared that If an explosive of any kind had been placed in the room the guilty party evidently had not in- tended any great damage to the build ing. If bomb, it was not large the building. MT. Woods asserted that If it proves to have been a bomb it was placed by some crank who wished to create 8. sensation.
 A preliminary inquiry having. failed to reveal the cause of the explosion, OrO6T0d that an Investigation be; undertaken today by an expert on explosives. Pending the report Of the expert, no official state- rnent conoernfng the incident will be made rsrb11c.
 After a hurried examination, Mir. Woods estimated that the damage would not exceed $500.
 Crowds made their way early today to Capitol Hdu in! the hope of seeing the wrecked portion of the majestic bSEAHding. They were doomed to disap- podntnent, however. because the big doors to the building were closed to visitors pending the inquiry into the cause of the explosion.
 The explosion occurred at Ii 40 Fo'ciocE1 last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
K1cKEz, BY A HORSE

2
 Mr.s Joseph Medcraft. contTactor 4ra inc Wheeler & Wilson Manufactur- ing Conapazay, was kicked in the arm, EabosBt 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, by a horse which was wandering at large Sin East Bridgeport The horse yvas oua -t11e sidewalk, and MT Med craft desiring to pass, olapped his hands to start the animal off the walk TEse h0Ese, however was not inclined. 10 novas and MT. MedeEsft raised his arm. on tsvzaich he received the blow sgarx7zns it from his stomach, thus avoiding fatal injury. Dr. Hine was called and dressed the injured nEqb-s TheEe are several horses constantly in thes streets of East Bridgeport feedanga and grazing, and children .l9gayixags or going from place to place ara in siInnain4nt danger from their Charger XVI of the City Bylaws. aecf.en prohibdts rhe turning of into or upon any street hzghway public walk or public nrourd vRthaza the limits of the city, = 1zn6kax a penalty Of $5 line. This pro- ;vfgaon : needs, enforcing on both sides 5of ehesriver-
 xwJpaaE- GOgHD'E TERM EXPIRES. The stsrn of oaace of Judge James l.. Coda of the Probate Court, expires today. and his successor will enter
 
 row Mr.s Gould can be found for the present at his temporary office in the 1si&v Bank building. This Probate dis frfe3s4oses a faithful and efficient of- ffcmw by the retirement of Mr. Gould, ae one better fitted for the position cannot be found in the state We trust the business Of the office will not suffer by this fnexpedient change
 m&&&&
 rAIM IN THE PRICE OF MEAT.
 We, observe that the Albany meat uaanket has experienced a heavy de- cNne. Beef has fallen off nearly 1 Ia cents Q pound, and mutton the same. TSle Argus says, that butchers can af- ford to sell their best cuts at 20 cents The wholesale top price is 1-2 cents The Bridgeport public will think it probably worth while to note these figures and will do we'll to call the attention of our city butchers to this fall in prices. They may not hear Of the fact otherwise
 aaeae
 4TH OF JULY CEIEBRATTONi
 me St Patrack's Benevolent so- ofety will give a grand picnic to the members, and all persons who wish to join them in the celebration in that beautiful and pleasant scenery, known as Beach's Woods.
 Famous Tor It's pure cold springs. only a few minutes. walk from Old NH Green
 First class refreshments, suitable for the season, can be procured on the grounds at very moderate prices.
 The society will leave their hall, Pembroke street East Brtdgeport, at 10 o'clock a.. m-, a9ccon panied by GoodseI1ss band, which will be in at tendance all day.
 Admission to the grounds free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
Miss Curtis Wins
 Continued Success

Miss Vera Curtis. the so prano solo ist of whom Bridgeport is most justly proud, has just completed most sue cesSfuI series of 16 concerts with the Russian Symphony orchestra in Phil ade1pT9ia. Miss Curtis will be the so- prano so1oist at Atlantic City, N. J., with Martinni's orchestra Of 50 pieces every Sunday evening. during the
 month. This will make three seasons that Miss Curtis has been engaged at the fam 6us summer resort. She has been re- engaged as soprano soIoist with the Metropolitan Grand Opera Go, making her fourth season with tAis company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
PITBIIo I.rE1RAFsY oFFuoERs.

Tho directors Of the Bridgeport Public Ldbrary reelected the former board of officers last evening as fol- lows: President Frederick Hurd; vacs-rrssadext, ". B sIIincks; secre- 4axy Charles Shegwood; treasurer, " T. Hills. Pesident Hurd appoint ed the following committees: Art, w J HaIs. George c. Waldo, W. B.
 Hfnesxs and Patrick Cougftn: admin 1s&rnkiun, messrs H1nc1ks. Sherwood, Lockwood and Waldo: books and bfnaHng, Messrs. Hills, Bishop. Jr. and Waldo; finance, BFessrs Coughlfn, Baeps and H711s William J. Hills re-
 nnaana super1ntend and Mrs. Agnea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
saakltlRAa4kt6t tbaat tes s1ada \ VIII
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
CLANS FOR SALE.


 CLANS FOR SALE. Just received Gron Long Island, 8 large supply of the best kind of clams which will be sold on reasonable terms by James SeeIey.
 Bridgeport, July |. 1915.
 BOX WANTED. wanted immediately an active lad, 1A or 15 years of age A0 serve as an apprenttoe to the hating business Good encouragemes1E will be given by Daniel Holly
 Brookneld. July End, 1915.
 STsoOP ~YOUNG FOX. The subacriber would inform his friends and the public that he has again commenced the New York coastine. The sloop Young Fox, having superior accouan odadons for passengers. Will sail every Tuesday evening.
 N B-Persons living at a distance may depend upon the punctuality Of the Young Foxs.' sailing at the above time
 WILLIAM KING
 Bridgeport, July Srd, 1915. Hardware and book store. replen- ished and no war prices, by L. Lock wood, who has for sale a second hand - Bridgeport. July 3. 1s1s-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
MARY GARDEN PLANS
 TO VISIT BRIDGEPORT

Mary Garden. the world famous prima donna Is to come to Bridge port the latter part of October in a concert tour which she is to. make throughout the east. This will be the first time for the famous singer to appear in this city and the opportuni- ty to hear her will be eagerly sought The concert will be held probably in the Park theatre or the State Street Casino. The prinna donna is now in France, but her representative is in town making arrangements for her appearance here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
I BULL DING NOTES


 Permits for buildings the aggregate cost of which will be $66,160 were granted by the building commission ersA last night. The permits were:
 Two family dwelling on east side of Hewitt street for Matilda c. Nelson
 Two family frame dwelling on east side of Hewitt street for Matilda c. Nelson.
 Frame dwelling on north side of .Maplewood avenue for Robert E. Bradley.
 side of Merchant street for Aze1 Carl son and Anna A1mgrew.
 Two story brick bakery building on north side of Housatonic avenue for Adams and Roth Baking com pany.
 Connecticut Baptist Convention as scclar1on, a frame church on north side of Fairfield avenue.
 Frame storage shed on east side of Howard avenue for Hawthorne Man ufacturing company. south side of North avenue for D. A. Scan1on.
 Frame addition on east side of State street extentfon for Michael Daley.
 Two family frame dwelling on south side of Haw1ey avnue for P. V. l.. Booth.
 onefami1y frame dwelling on north side of Hazetwood avenue for Mary F. MacF'arlane.
 Frame shed on west side of Sea view avenue for City Ice and Coal company.
 Frame addition to store on east side of Broad street for Andrew Proto.
 Frame garage private on east side of Carpathian Court for John Syoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
 5 nnI nGEp0RT ASH WAS :. <oG@SSGG@S 1OO-60-2o-YEARS AGO s e0S>>%SG$<GS (Taken from he Files The Evening Farmer)
 
ao-YEARs AGO

Hills. librarian. The present corps of assistants will also be retained. WATEzRBURY'S RASILY BEATEN.
 The Waterburys played the Victors at Pleasure Beach. 1t being the first game. in the State league series. and won an easy victory by a score of IT to 6. Klobedanz. the visitors pitcher, was punished to the extent of 16 hits, while Stewart was found for only 10 The fielding work of the Waterburyss was poor, being pro duetive of 4 errors. Three of these were made by Camp, thetr left fielder. Terry Rogers. of the Acorns,2 played shortstop for the victors without a error, and Bennedetti, of the Acmes, was in center field. He captured the only fly which came his way. The only earned run Of the game was made by the Victors. Hartford plays here tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
KnrNlKsl3-HEAYH.

cnaxSee Heath, <ason of William Heath, and Miss Kate Keller. were rraaxx4ed in St A1ary's church this morning, Father Carroll performing the ceremony Henry KilIien was pest man and Miss Elizabeth Goggins bridesmaid A wedding reception followed at the home of the brides parents on Seavfew avenue. MT. and Mrs Heath left on the 3:57 express For BaIeimors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
su1NNoE ANp Jo1ARrY.

The entertainment part of the pro gram at the meeting of the Bridge port Medical society last evening took the form of q smoker and was in charge of Dra Thonpson, Day, Ford. Gold and Tukey. On the bowls of the clay pipes was imprinted 8 skull and cross~bones After the collation. the members had a discussio on on tu- berculoata. which Dr. Sheedy opened. There was singing by Drs. CoweIL White, Curtis, Tukey, Wright and Bill with Dr. Ford at the iplano. Dr. Bill was Congratulated on having reached his 7eth birthday and pr. Futile upon the arrival Of a baby girl at h1s home.
 The society will hold their next meeting at Kowings. i'm Milford, be- ing conveyed there on ". Teny's launch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES
 AND ENGAGEMENTS

Whatever the gift is, it should be of unprecedented quality. Something in fine jewellery makes 8 most well come gift. Gold bracelets, dainty la vaIIiePs, magnificent brooches, dia- monds rings, Iockets, watches, scarf pins, cuff links, cut glass, siIverware, clocks and etc. We can't list al ItIle beautiful things we have here at mod crate prices. Select your wedding presents early. A small deposit will secure them. We have made 8 repu- ,tatton for quality and reliability
 M. J. DUECHLER
 The Reliable JeWeler.
 48 FAIRFIELD AVENUE
 Near Middle Street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Margaret Stokes, 115e Park avenue, will spend a week in Nor folk. Conn, with MT. and Mrs. Frank B. Gregory. While there she will devote much time to golfng.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
AT44zHEs. EnTH.T3GFNCY.

William sGay was examining a pts- tol this afternoon and a blank car fridge exploded. the wadding making punctureds wound in the palm Of hfe-1eft hand. He was treated at the amergency
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03
DnA4H,s CALL SUDDEN.
Prominent Fa1rRe4d ResadenG Passes
 Away

F'ro11ad1lert FatraeAd BestdenG Passes
 Away.
 Benjamin BFothweIl, one of the leading citizens Of Fairfield. and a popular man in the community, died suddenly at his home last evening from heart failure. He was 6S years of age and leaves a wife and two sons.
 The deceaser was g. fair type of the country squire. During the past i've or six years he has held the offices of president of the Fairfield health board. president of the board of school visitors and was a justice Of the peaoe. He was born in the Strahheld parish, as was his ancestors for two generations, they being among the early settlers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03

Eped Butler. aged 2T and a resi- aeuk of Stake street, visited the emeF- eency ff1fs morning with confused bruase and cz1t on his. head and face. He sa4d brick hit him when he sgnss pulling down a chimney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-03

Box No. 21, which has been in the plant of the Blue Ribbon garage, will be removed to Broad street and Fair field avenue.