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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
ANIMALS GO TO SACRIFICE
$4,000 Year Slain for tha Interest OF
Science at Pasteur Institute
Experiments.

Boulogne. = Although Pasteur Is
dead, bis name still is one to inspire
the animal world with terror Every
year more than $4,000 four-footed crea-
lures are sacrificed to science in the
institute founded by the French bac-
teriologist.
This year, however, the total will
be a good deal less, the institutes
guinea pig farm having yielded poor
CROP" and, as consequence, certain
branches Of research have been al
most suspended since last June.
Every year the institute puts 10000
guinea pigs to death. The average an
nual output Of its guinea pig farm is
10000 of these little animals at an
average cost Of II cents each. The
other 10000 are bought from private
dealers at about double the price.
More than 10000 mice, $4,000 rab-
bits, 10000 rats. 500 monkeys Of all
descriptions and sizes, 400 to 500
chickens, the same number Of pigeons,
100, cats. so goats, 100 sheep, "'1Oo
horses, 20 geese and about 50 pigs are
sacrificed yearly ON this particular
altar Of science. :.,*:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
Hlndoo Girl Buried Alive.


Calcutta.-An extraordinary case OF
human sacrifice has resulted in SEN
fences of death being passed at Mira
pur. Southern India, on Hlndoo
named Raghunandan.
A party of Hindoo girls was gather
ing firewood In the forest when the
prisoner rushed at them, knocked one
of them down, and drove the others
away. He picked his victim UP and
carried her, screaming, to a pit which
he had dug. Crying three times,
Hail, Mahabirl, Hail, Black Goddess!
Behold your sacrifice" be thrust the
girl into the pit. rolled stones upon
her and covered her with earth.
When the victims parents arrived
the prisoner had Allied in the PIT and
was trampling down the earth. The
girl was dead. The prisoner was found
upon examination to be quite sane,
and was sentenced to death for muir.
der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
WOMAN FAINTS OVER STOVE
Venerable Widow, a Pillar OF Fire, is
Soon Roasted Alive-Rescuer
Is Burned.

Ashland, Pa.--Seized with a spell OF
weakness while banking down the
kitchen fire to retire for the night.
Mrs. Mary Bechtel. a widow, Tell
across the stove here.
In moment her clothing was
aflame from head to foot. and she ran
screaming to the home Of her son,
two doors away. Screaming with
agony. the aged woman had to be
overpowered before any assistance
could be given her, by which time
she was so badly burned that death
followed as she was being hurried 10
the Miners Hospital.
In trying to wrap carpets around the
blazing woman Mrs. August Bechtel
was terribly burned on the hands and
arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
DIES LEAVING SON AGED sc
Sixteen Children Survive Father at
Ashland City, Tenn, Who Is
Called When Near 1o7.

Ashland City, Tenn.-William Ben
nett, who died at his home in the Sec
ond district OF Cheatham county. was
FOG years month and q days old.
Mr.. Bennett was born In William
son county in the year 1906. He is
survived by sixteen children, the old
est being eighty-six years old.
When Mr.. Bennett was 100 years
old he cut cordwood as fast as his
great.grandson could haul 1t to the
Sycamore powder mills. a distance OF
some seven or eight miles. His father
cut the first boards to cover the first
frame building that was put up IN
Nashville in 1909. William Bennett
was then about four years old.
About five years ago, when MIR.
Bennett was 101 years Of age. he cut
his foot with an ak while hewing ties.
This disabled him for the rest Of his
life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.
CITY Hall. March !, 1912.

City Hall. March ], 1912.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
::eived at this. office addressed to John
-. Harrison, Chairman COMMITTEES on
light, until p. M, WEDNESDAY.
i.IAY 18th. 1912, for furnishing the Gas
Works with four thousand tons. more
Or less Of gas coal (224p pounds TO the
:on) to be delivered in the sheds 1T the
las Works trimmed and bcnchedup.
Turing the fiscal year commencing
June /, 1912 and ending May 81. 1915.
orders TO be accepted by the success
ul bidders any date after awarding the
contract, so that coal will arrive at
works on OF before July l, 1912.
Also, SEALED PROPOSALS will be
'.eceived at the same time and place
or delivery OF the same coal on track
n front Of Gas Works. The coal must
De Monongah, TyCOnncl. fuugnio-
;heny, Montana, Fairmnnt. Lincoln or
,ther gas coal Of equal or superior
ield and candle power Bidders can
Give their figures OH all Of the mines.
ind are requested to give candle pow
u yield and analysis per ton coal
The Committee reserves the right To
eject any and all bids.
Terms: Cash on 18th day OF each
month. following the delivery OF coal
BY order Of Committee OH Light
J. 3. WALLER, Clerk Of Gas.
April 20td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.


III the District Court of III" United
States. for the Eastern District oil
Virginia. In banlirUptcy;
In the matter Of PETER Law
RENEE. bankrupt. No. SIS i'll Bank
ruptcy. r,r.rr.c &c.
TO the creditors Of PETER LAW :
RENEE. of, Alexandria. in the Count;
of Alexandria and District aforesaid
bankrupt. A.
Notice is hereby given that on tn =;
apth day Of April. \. p. 1872: the SAID
Peter I.awrenCc was duly adiuticated
of his creditors will te held At loi
North Fairfax street. i'll the GU: oil
Alexandria. on the 9th day Of May,
4. q. 19i2. at 10 o'clock IN the fore
noon. al which time the sac, ID creditors ;,,
a trustee. examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as AZ may
properly come before said m IS Tr
Pefsree III BanEruptcr.
..l=xardr.a, T:rs!c:ao April 18th. 1919
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.

City Hall. April 90. 1912.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to
John r. Harrison. Chairman Of the
Committee on Light, will be received
t this Office until p; m.,, WEI1M rs,
OUTPUT OF COAL GAS TAR Of the
ity Gas Works during the next fiscal
car. commencing June !, 1912 and end
ne May 81. 1914. Bidders must agree
,clow the outlet or overflow pipe.
Terms: Settlement must be made Oh
he 18th OF the month following dclir-
ry Of tar.
The successful bidder must enter into
.untract with the Committee on Light
or faithful compliance with the above
provisions. The committee reserves
he right to reject any and AL bids.
BY order Of the Committee ON Light.
j. L. WALLER Clerk.
April 29td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02

This beautiful, as well us convent
mt structure has just been completed
t 527 South Fairfax Street. and con
aims six rooms. pantry and bath; hot
md cold water all through; STATIONARY
ubs and toilet in laundry; concrete
easement: electric lights: gas: hot air
heater: southern exposure and vcranda
III second floor. This is beyond q
loubt the most up-t0-datc home in
Alexandria. ThS handsome house can
DC duplicated on any lot in this city
n suburbs for only $4,000.
This beautiful home is for rent.
Apply to J. u. KNIGHT, 525 South
Tairfax Street. APPS 1InO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
CLASSIFIED ADS.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

/ respectfully request that All who
have not returned their tax list, VIII
do so at once. The law requires that
these lists be made out, properly GER
tilted and returned to the Commission
er whether the income OF the tax
payer exceeds Two Thousand Dollars
or not, and the Commissioner Is COM
;pelled to tile with the Grand Jury u
certified list of all who do not make
:pruper returns.
CHAS. II. CALLAHAN,
Commissioner OF Revenue.
Al-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
OFFICE OF THE
tSSTOS M0SUTSPE MACHINE co.
Philadelphia, April 10, 1912.

Philadelphia. April 10, 1912.
The annual meeting of the stuck.
nldrrs nf the l.ANSTON MONOTiPE
MACHINE COMPANY will be held ~
ne IIlks Home, corner Prince and
loyal Streets. Alexandria. Va, at
we've o'clock noon. on Thursday, the
ID day of May, 1872. for the pur-
Sc OF electinG Il Board Of Directors
serve for the ensuing Year and
ransacting such other business as may
properly come before II.
Transfer books will he closed Oh
\pril 22d, at four o'clock p. IN, and
viii he rc-opcncd on May 7th at ten
''clock Il. H.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors.
w. ARTHUR SELLMAN.
Secretary.
Apr15tUMay2incl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
Tit for Tat.

You'll have to send for another doc.
tor" said the one who had been
called, after a glance at the patient
All so Ill as that" gasped the suf'
ferer.
7 don't know just how i'll you are v
rsphsd the man of medicine. but
s.ncw you're the lawyer who cross
examined me when / appeared as an
expert witness My conscience won't
icr NE kill YOU, and I'll be hanged u
vaat &c cure &C."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
WANTED.

wlNTED:-h HCSTLING; AGENT
~ EACH LOCALITY. To write Health
and Accident Insurance. Also furnish
;25g. Natural Death Ecnciit in COM
hinatium policy If wanted. We insure
women as well as men. The right man
can earn good Immediate money. sac
10 $500 Il month. Previous insurance
experience not necessary for this
proposition. Write to DR.. *; ~ GAM
BLE. Petersburg. Virginia. NEW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
u,y..c.,t Be. Cost. Year In JAN.

Suffolk. va.-Harold Gray, in tbs
City Circuit court, pleaded guilty to
stabbine Horace Whedbee. and vas
given one year in states prison. Both
are preachers sons They fought over
fve,cent bet regarding the time -
SHtHSG Is ski : cltssG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02

SOTICE:-Would like to cominuni-
ate with some one who knew that
George W. Hutchins went 10 the "McX-
can War" Address X. ID. HUTCH
,O07 G street. $. W., Washington. y. e..
Ml-3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
FOR RENT
A MOST MODERN BRICK HOME.

FOR RENT:-llUusc for rent. ~
y. Alfred Street. M2-Gi'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02

HELP WiNTED:--TwU experienced
hackers for the Grocery business. No
others need apply. y. LINDSEY Il co.
Inc. Ml-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02

FOR StLEi-An ic" wagon and Il
pair OF mules and harness. Apply Il
-. II. ZIMMERMAN. Market Alley.
M2-3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02

FOL SD:-Ncur Motley Hall. one boz
about l6 feet long. painted white viii
sails. Apply JACOB BRILL. foot King
Street. M--Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-02
HzaeHdSsszElFE;M,i S4t ~
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BS4s~ rAi J.
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for preliminary work. and invite all
who contemplate building to see Us De-
fore going on with the work.
Offices: KING and FAIRFAX SITS.
va.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
GERMANS DROP
BOMBS INTO PARIS
Their Forces Moving on 0stend
After the King Of
Belgium.
Big Guns Moved From Antwerp
10 France.

Two German ~aylators dropped 20
bombs into Paris, killing three civilians
and wounding IA others. London Is
expecting a similar aerial assault.
French official reports
that the Allies are holding their posi-
tions along the lengthy battle line in
France. The Germans have delivered
a vigorous attack on the right bank OF
the Aisne River.
The Germans have renewed their
night attacks between Craonne and
Rheims.
The Germans are reported to be ad.
yancing swiftly toward Ostend with
the object OF making the King and gov.
eminent officials OF Belgium prisoners.
Cholera is spreading throughout
Austria-H Hungary, the new cases we
raging 40 daily.
The Germans are using a new type
of aerial bomb. The German anti.
airship guns are yer. effective.
Prince August Wilhelm, fourth son
of the German Emperor, was among
the first of the German officers to enter
the Antwerp Notifications.
There are coo. 1000 Belgian refugees
in Holland.
French military officials believe the
fall OF Antwerp will prolong the war
and that the forts will form the base
for Zeppelin attacks against England.
The big guns which the Germans
used in the reduction of Antwerp have
already been started off for some un.
known destination In France.
Reports from Cettlnje say the
Montenegrlns defeated the Austrlans
in q big battle, lnficting losses Of over
l 800 men.
Because of the mine fields in the
Adrlatic Sea all traffic has been
stopped.
The japanese are reported to be col.
Letting a large quantity OF siege gun
ammunition. preparing for a final as.
sault on Tsing-Tau.
Japanese warships are reported to
silenced Hits fort and Japanese
ayiators dropped bombs oyer Using.
Tau.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
SYNOPSIS.

Pedro and the dancing bear, Mr.. Jones.
nreyent a tramp from stealing a young
ndy's purse. PedrO's ambition TO become
4 PAINTER spurs him To quit Old Nlta and
M strOlling bear dancers. Pedro, Old
Mia and the bear trainers start for New
YORK. Miss Iris Vanderpool quarrels with
her artist lover. Sam Hill, and they part.
trait. which she recognizes as that Of
pedro, who rescued her from the purse
snatcher. Hill meets Pedro and Mr..
Jones In Washington square. Hill discov-
ers talent In Pedro's drawings and in q
mad desire 10 lose himself, gives his
studio and all in II 10 Pedro In exchange
Tor Mr.. Jones. Pedro occupies HINTS stu
do and calls on Laigh, the sculptor, with
a letter from Hill. Leigh, calling In re-
turn. In the alley bumps into two men.
one Of whom Is Reginald Vanderpool, Iris
father, IN disguise. V~anderpool's compan-
lon goes into the basement OF Hllrs studio
and talks with Ricardo, or Rowe, the
basement tenant, OF a conspiracy against
a foreign government. VanderpOol. over
whom Rowe has a secret hold, IL impli-
Gated. Sonora Daussa and her child, sup
posedly dead In an uprising. Rowe knows
10 be alive. Sonora Daussa IL driven by
Ricardo to n resort where the conspira-
tors meet her and profess loyalty. Sam
HUI sees Rowe unexpectedly attacked by
0d Mia. and resCues her. Pedro takes
luncheon with Iris In her home, meeting
Yanderpool. who liz disturbed by Pedro's
presence. Iris tells Pedro her suspicion
that her father In being blackmalled and
tnNsts his help. Iris poses for Pedro.
Pedro sees Rowe with Vanderpool and
peeplng through ROwc's basement win
dow Is astonlshed at sight of a woman
whose face, feature for feature. is like
his own.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
BELGRADE HALF IN RUINS.
servians Are Still Defending Their
Ruined Capital.

Rome.-The situation in Belgrade.
Servia, is such as to cause at once
establishment, pity and admiration, &C.
cording to a man who has just arrived
here from the Sergian capital. He said
that after IL weeks, bombardment by
the Austrians the defenders of Bel.
grade still bravely resist, although half
the city has been destroyed.
The tobacco factory has been RACED.
the Alcalay Paper Factory burned and
many other establishments torn to
pieces, according to this witness. The
Officers Club, the Montenegrln Lega-
ton and the Hotel Moscow are among
buildings which have been damaged
gravely. The beautiful street OF King
Michael, in which are located the
Franco-Servian Bank, the university
and a church, has been so reduced by
fire and cannon shells that It is hardly
recognizable.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15

mainder, which a watchtul urchin in.
stantly seized upon and ran off with,
followed by most Of the little crowd;
and the bear, dropping upon all fours,
submitted to being chained to his mas
ter, and off they went toward the
river, leaving a sticky trail upon the
pavements as they passed.
A gradual progress brought him to
Riverside drive, and he had by then
collected over a dollar. That was
very little. Perhaps the children of
the rich would pay.
Along the steep embankment he
paraded his bear, and drew crowd
after crowd of laughing youngsters.
but the returns we're small. A ferry.
boat scuttled into dock, and the as
phalt walk bringing him, on an abrupt
turn, to the landings very gate. he fol-
lowed an impulse land the bear) and
stepped aboard.
81 shall go to Jersey City," said he.
land buy a postal card"
1t proved a profitable trip, for the
passengers gathered about Mr.. Jones
delightedly, and when the hat was
passed (the bear did it, another dollar
had been gained. Then the farther
shore was reached. and the painter
scrambled up the steep roadway to the
top of the cliffs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15

and suppose you are chortllng at hav.
Ing caught us with the goods as you
Americans say"
i haven't caught you at anything,
so far as know, except striking a tot
tering old woman!" responded Hill.
And, by God! I'm going to make you
smart for that! AS for being a secret
service man-you are all wrong,
there!"
"Paugh!" exclaimed Rowe, flushing
angrily, what's the use OF bluflng?
Why don't you make a show OF arrest
ing us?"
Look here!" exclaimed Hill, re-
strained from assaulting the mar only
by the sight of the gun that the other
was still caressing. Look here, you
can't keep me like this, you know!
I'm not a detective, and | don't even
know what the devil you are making
all this fuss about"
At this all the other men shouted
with laughter. Rowe leaned over the
table, an evil leer on his cunning face.
mo detective! ha! hal" said he.
you don't really expect us to swallow
that, do you? Why. next thing you'll
be telling us that you didn't know II
was contraband to take arms out OF
the country, eh?"
Hill sat back, shocked into m
tary silence.
II did not know It," he said simply.
The quiet that followed these five
clear-cut words was charged with cleo
tricity. Then, Rowe, his face very
white. his eyes fixed upon Hill. rose to
his feet.
by God! | believe you are speaking
the TRUTH" he said at length.
That's n joke on you. Ricardo"
said the little Spanish officer with a
short mirthless laugh.
well, he knows 1t now, il he didn't
beforel" put in one of the longshore.
men.
Hill said nothing at all. but sat star.
Ing ut the group in wonderment. What
on earth did II all mean?
That's true. You needn't inform
me of IT," said Rowe bitterly. land de-
tective or not, he'll inform now IL We
.et him go. But he's a service man, all
he added, his confidence in
himself returning. Wasn't he up at
Mikey's? He'll, something must be
lone with him; and something will be
lone, never fear! | will get the senior
thief, and he shall help us decide the
natter"
The little officer nodded, and Rowe.
dipping out Of the cabin, closed the
loor behind him. In silence they wait
ID, while a thousand conjectures
vhirled through HIS brain. What
lad he stumbled upon?
In a momen more, footsteps we're
Ieard outside in the passage. The door
Iandle grated. and Hill, bracing him.
elf for whatever was to come, swung
bout and found himself face to face
With Iris father, Hon. Reginald Van.
erpool-millionaire asphalt king.
CTo BE CoNTINUEDJ
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
Rowe. who struck him across the

Rowe, who struck him across the
mouth.
Dazed by this needless insult, and
wholly unable to retaliate because OF
his captors, Sam suffered himself to
be led aboard, his custodians still hold,
Ing him fast, No sooner was this done.
and the door shut upon them, than II
was opened again to admit Rowe, who
was followed by a dark little Spaniard,
presumably n OF the ships officers.
sit down." commanded Rowe, lock.
Ing the door.
Hill paid no attention, standing
%speechless with rage. Rowe drew a re
volyer from his hip pocket, pulled up
an armchair to one side Of the table,
and pointed to a second seat, which
was placed opposite. He indicated the
chair with the muzzle Of his weapon.
sit down." he repeated politely.
Hill sat.
Now, my dear, mysterious land.
lord" began Rowe. 81 have at last dis.
covered your real trade. | always
thought you were a rotten painter, but
| never dreamed that you we're a de-
tective-a spy!"
But I'm mott" exploded Hill, yainly
endeayoring to appear calm. Let me
explain. I'm not watching >"
Pardon mel" said Rowe. Our last
meeting, taken in connection with this
one. explains the situation far more
fully than any words OF yours are Ike
ly to do. You are a government spy,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
CHAPTER Xl-Continued.

"0le lady hurted?" beamed this
therublc parsonage.
NO, only tired out" lied Hill glibly.
I'll hlste yer to a car" suggested
The nan Never deserted a lady in
distress. Nope!"
I'm afraid they wouldn't let us on
q car" exclaimed Hill. Are you 20.
Ing downtown, by chance?"
NO, I'm a-goin' a.purpose!" grinned
The man. Get in; I'll take yer fur es
I'm goin'!"
Hill did not wait to be urged fur.
Their, but carried Nita to the carriage
door, which the heavily mufled coach
man held open.
Easy there, with yer mai" the lat
ter warned him. Now Jump in yer
sell. This heat is too fierce to lay
about in."
The horse, which had stood pas
sively under its meager blanket for
hours, scarcely shifting a foot, now
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
DENIES A MOVE.
Acting Secretary Lansing Makes Flat
Statement.

Washington, ID. C.-Acting Secretary
Of State Lansing denounced as with.
out any foundation reports that this
Government was offering new media.
ton proposals to warning European
nations. Mr., Lansing asserted that all
such reports, unless given out from
official sources, should be regarded as
Inventions of persons with Interior
motives.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-15
RUSSIA ON OFFENSIVE.
Cars Troops Tired or Waiting For
Germans To Attack.

At the front at Wirballen, Russian
Poland, via The Hague and London.
The Russians finally have decided to
take the offensive. The Germans here
totore have often complained that the
enemy, though twice stronger numeric.
ally, refused to leave their trenches.
but for the last three nights the Rus.
slams have attacked along the entire
front, extending 60 miles from about
Wilkowyszki, north Of Augustowo. to
a point below Lyck, East Prussia. The
attacks were repulsed, however, the
Russians losing heavily, while the Ger.
mar losses were light.