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Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
HELP MANTEp-MALE.


WANTED--Young men for Government
work thousands Of positions. salaries
SIS 10 $3.50 per month: examinations
soon learn how to pass; particulars
free Webster Institute. Dept. 5Sl, Buf-
falo. y. y
/ WANTED-Colored men In and near
Atlanta TO prepare as sleeping car, por-
ters and train p0rters; no experience
necessary. Write Inter Railway, Dept
40S. Indianapolis. Ind.
! WANTED-Me to learn barber trade;
few weeks completes; earn while
learning Positions waiting Illus
trated catalogue free. Moler Barber
College, 3s Luckie street. Atlanta
AMBITIOUS person may earn SIS TO s2a
weekly during spare time a home.
writing for newspapers. Send for par
ticulars. Press Bureau, O-25O9, Wash
ington, l.. G
AUTOMOBILE concern desires several
apprentices Of good character TO learn
automobile business. Positions ready.
Address Lock Box 651, Athens, Ga
WE WANT a few bright young men foS
very profitable sales proposition, who
desire the benefit OF scientific training
In saiesmsnship: unlimited opportunity
Call between 10 and IL a. m. s3l Cam
dler Bldg.
YES-We teach the barber trade and
give position in our chain OF shops At
good wages for $50. Atlanta Barber Col
lege. 10 n. Mitchell street. Atlanta, Ca,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
MEAR.REERLIcENsEs.


WE HEREBY make application at tho
next meeting OF City Council for
wholesale near beer license at old South
ern depot. Peters and Castleberry
streets Wurtzberger- Minsk Company,
AIS Temple Court BuiEing
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS three soc silk ties ST.
beautiful monogram cuff links and
stickpin set free 10 each purchaser;
Bowden cleared $71 five days. Write for
samples. Conner Mfg. Co. B-35 Eighth
Street Dayton, Ohio
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
FUNERAL NOTICES.

FUNERAL NOTICES.
SPRATLING Is DYEING
MOURNING BLACK IN ONE DAYS
NOTICE.
EXPRESS paid one way on all out-os-
town orders amounting to 100.
ATLANTA STEAM DYE AND CLEAN
ING WORKS. SO Auburn avenue. Ivy
2Sl0; Atlanta 954
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS-Hot sellers, 24x2S complete
framed pictures, &c. Also celebrated
copyrighted negro pictures Every
negro buys. Portraits and other nov
elites. Big profits. Tremendous sales
Peoples Portrait, Dept. IL, 10 West
Madison. Chicago.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

ENTS-Salesme make $50 weekly
introducing chemical coolers new in
vention Sells quickly to hotels. butch
ers, restaurants etc. Cools chea per
than ice alone. Many advantages Best
selling article on market Chemical Re-
frigerator Co, Dept. a. Chicago.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

GOosby. Reward.
LOST--One pocket book containing one
note made by II. "A Russell for $3.50
and one note made by ! W. Bagley,
both payable to a. II. Latimer All
persons are warned not to trade for the
same Finder VIII notify me and get
reward. A. II Lstimer College Park,
Ga.
LOST EITHER ON GRANT STREET.
BETWEEN GRANT AND EIiLL SITS.
A PIN IN SHAPE OF A WISHBONE
WITH PEARL SET. If FOUND
PLEASE CALL ATLANTA PHONE
5iS2 OR MRS. HELEN WILLARD, rs
GRANT STREET REWARD.
w. NJ COX cleans OrrentaI rugs like
new; does furniture repairing and up
holstering: lace curtains laundered. 145
Auburn avenue. Ivy 1881.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
AGENTS AND statesmen
WANTED.

q; SsTISSS Iii r.Sf>Sen rs I'D lionor *
tracts for making whiskies liquors
and cordials at home; something new
at last; wanted in every home; saves
over so per cent; one taste makes a
customer for life. strictly legitimate: no
license required big demand, sells fast.
coins YOU money. send postal to-d day
FOR money king selling plans. Uni
versal Import Co.. Dept 53S. Cincinnati
0hio.
MR. MAIL ORDER MAN.
BEGINNERS. ESTABLISHED FIRMS.
DEAL with responsible corporation; we
manufacture and distribute best sell
ers; factory prices: classy proposition;
start spare time; quick returns small
capital: absolutely no fake scheme.
Write for free prospectus.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CO. INC,
~ EAST FIFTH.
PlTTSBU re, KANSAS
SJDE line Pocket samples. 10 min
utes. St0 commission; high grade men
ouiN. no other need apply Advertising
Nsvr1fo t'r ~.t iowa
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
LOTN NSALESAIEN
WE ARE placing on the market our lat
Ponce DeLeon Heights.


on Ponce DeIseon avenue, adjoining
Druid Hills. We want a few more high
class producing statesmen to sell above
property and to such men we can give
a liberal contract. f. p. McElroy, Sales
Manager for l.. p Bottenfield, 1114-2S
Empire Building,
WANTED-Lady or gentleman in each
town to act as our special represen-
tative; best line ever offered: something
for every member of the family no big
sample case. Write Box 391, Charlotte,
y c.
leo NEW agents sample cases free; sell
DR.. Doran's Queen Root Cordial: gold
watches, sewing machines, gifts. Doran
Drug Company, Paducah. Ky
WANTED-Candy statesmen; 500
monthly and all travelling expenses to
start; experience unnecessary; solicit or
ders from dealers in your locality and
surrounding territory for our high grade
chocolates, bon-bons and all kinds Nof
candies. Write quickly for fun par
ticulars and contract. kase Candy Ce.,
New York, n. Y.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED-S alesmen to call on grocers.
confectioners. general stores; $3.50
monthly and expenses; yearly contract.
Manager. is South Second street, ST.
Louis. Mo.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS, MANAGERS, DELIVERY
MEN-Double your profits; new
scheme. up-to-minute catalogue; con-
veX samples free: credit. Family Por-
trait Company. Chicago
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
LOST AND FOUND.


LOST Black Astrakhan muff: prObably
in Terminal station. Main 1907 Mrs.
GOOsby. Reward,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

BUILD permanent paying business with
our Silver Spoon BAKING Powder ex
tracts spices and toilet prepara tions
premiums and coupons for your custom
ers; credit given Western Laborate-
ries 1q49 NanBuren. Chicago.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
Bethel Labor Exchange.

WE furnish only high class labor. Spe-
ciallze in cooks, buffers, chauffeurs.
maids Mattresses. walters. laundresses.
makers: every line of trade Phone Ivy
72s2-i4 Bethel Church, cor. Butler AID
Auburn avenue.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

STRAYED = Large white and liver
pointer bird dog. short tail. answers
10 name OF Major. Reward Phone
Main SS7 or Ivy 1851.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
HELP WANTED-MALE AND FEE
MALE


ANTED-Photoplay stories: education
not necessary. | show YOU how to
write them. Address The Exchange.
Salisbury. n. @
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

SALESMAN, experienced any line, TO
sell trade in southern States; unex-
celled speciality proposition; commission
contract: S35 weekly expenses. Cont
mental Co.. S47-7 Continental Building,
Cleveland. Ohio.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

statesmen AND AGENTS Sell wy
oming oil stockS liberal cash commits
sion. For particulars write Box 10,
Aurora. Colo,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

THE LAWRENCE. So West PenchT''
place, two, three and four-roSs as~
merts: some early vacancS8 GafsrshceS
]. T. Turner. resideD>. egCZxgr. pa''-
ment S. Ivy $3.50
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
TAXTCABS, Belle Isle
IVY $3.50, ATLANTA 1898.


EAL HOTEL.
CENTER Of city: rates re9sonable: con.
venient to Union Station. AZ to %
Decatur st Atlanta PHONE 2e15.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

LADIES OR GENTbf9Al EN-Big money
selling new line necSties. Souvenir
Panama coin set as premium Raised
head of Balboa on stickpin and cuff
links 1Skarat gold. guaranteed FIVE
years We have exclusive control of
this set. Only official souvenir of Pan
anna Exposition. Wonderful seller. Hur-
ry, Wilson Mfg Co, Lancaster, Ohio.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

| WANTED manager; capable, ann
bilious. Every city. Big job, big in
| come; permanent. No investment re-
| quired, State experience. Vollmer-
/ Dunbar Company, Princess Theater
Building, ST. Louis, Mo
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WRITE photoplaYs. $50 TO Sl00 paid
Experience unnecessary; details free
Motion Picture Development Company,
663 Century Bldg, St Louis.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED-One man or woman in every
county to fill store and home orders
for our line OF religious works and pic
lures. One of our fastest sellers is the
Luminous Crucihx that by arrangement
religiously inclined people in the coun-
try. Advancement TO travelling mana
gership If you can make good. Will
liams' Religious Supply House. 2515 West
Taylor street. Chicago.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

IOST-Tuesday on Central avenue car
or downtown. love knot gold brooch
diamond setting. Call Main 37S7-J Re
ward
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED-Five good salesmen, with
experience in selling clothing. shoes.
furnishings and dry goods Apply at
once 10
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-From 3ll juniper street, black.
white and tan female setter Had ON
plain leather collar. Reward. r. Il.
HopZ Ivy 1905
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

not necessary, 1 snow You now TO
write them. Address The Exchange.
Salisbury. n. c.
ARE YOU IDLE or looking for a bet
ter job Send 25c for our book. How
TO Secure Any Position You Wapt" "
Never fahs. VIII also include. absolute
ly free, instructions how to make 500
monthly by doing a little easy work at
home: also a sample worth over 81. Alb
solutely no fake; no goods to sell Amer
lean Bazaar Company, Milbury, Ohio.
WANTED-A good white cook, man or
woman, to cook and manage help in
kitchen Apply At Peachtree Inn.
Will PAY reliable man or woman
St2.50 to distribute 100 FREE pacl<a ges
pcrfumed boraX soap powder among
friends No money required u. u.
Ward Company. ZIG Institute place. Chi
cage.
ANTED-Persons TO write and copy
letters: $40 TO S25 a week readily made
by following our practical directions;
send self addressed envelope for par
ticulars Brooks Copying Co, 92i Pa.
Ave. Washington. u. c.
MEN WONTEN-Get Government Jobs;
SC5 to $3.50 month; spring eXamina-
tions everywhere; fun description free,
Franklin Institute, Dept 50-K, Roches-
ter, n y.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

THE PARTY who took red fox neck
piece from ladies room at Terminal
station Sunday is known. Return same
% Georgian Office and avoid arrest un-
III Thursday.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED AGENTS FOR
OUR family remedies. etc: S1.50 daily
and commission. Write for informa-
tion to Bubenicls Chemical Mfg, Co,
5227 Delmar Ave, St. Louis, Dept 5.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
Accompanies and Pianist

DESIRES position Immediately; con-
servatory graduate; three years eXpe-
rience; sight reader and transposer;
willing to play upon request. Miss e. s.,
care Georgian.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS-Salary or commission: great
est seller yet: every user pen and ink
buys on sight; 200 to 500 per cent profit,
one agents sales $500 in six days. an
other $32 in two hours. Monroe Mfg.
Co, X 142, Lacrosse, Wis
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

Do YOU want to MAKE big money? Our
new proposition gets the business for
agents and general agents We special
lie on high-grade vacuum cleaners all
styles. and other good selling articles.
Lanning Stone Sales Co, Peoples Gas
Bldg Chicago
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

IOST-On East Hunter street. near
Fire Department. long envelope. CON
tanning deeds, II gentleman who picked
fl up will return same and csll Bell
phone 237, East Point, he will receive
reward
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

FRANK O. WATSON x co.
Sellers Of An Bargains in Everything, at
20 West Mitchell street. Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED-Names and addresses by
mail order houses; big pay. home
work. information for stamp. Direct APP
peal Co., Plymouth Ind
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

SELLS like hot cakes-New Laundry
Wax perfumes clothes with lasting
violet perfume Working outfit, &c New
offer. Perfume Gloss. IS Water street,
New York.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

JIu JITSU-Learn Japanese system;
worlds greatest art of attack and de-
fense Particulars. write Bond Co, 1914
Minor Seattle Wash
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS wanted for open territory.
control the worlds best ball bearing
vacuum sweeper. Guaranteed for ten
years. -Four to ten sold per day. "a. 90
profit or each. l practically furnish the
capital and give YOU the sales dope
travelling crew managers and organizers
wanted. Biggest money maker of the
twentieth century. Act quick. | am
2s years in the agency game and this Is
the best proposition / ever saw. Frank
cago.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED-You oung men 10 learn pharma-
ey this summer Demand for our grad
uates exceeds supply. Next session be-
gins April Is. Southern College of Phar-
macy. 81 I.uckie street. Atlanta.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
rAxlcAss.

An trains run daily. Central time.
City Ticket Office No. Peachtree st.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

NEW wonderfuI fireIess solder mends al
metals and cut glass, crockery;r no
heat required: sample 10 cents. Agents
wanted. Old Roman Solder Co. 202 East
EnrfN-sixfh St New York
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

F1FTY CENTS tin Quantities) buys a
full sized compressed air clothes
washer Weighs only pounds. Women
grab 1t at $1.50 200 per cent profit
Thoroughly cleans tub OF clothes in
three minutes. Wash-day no longer
dreaded. Mrs Marrick earned $50 first
three weeks. A 14-year- old Kansas boy
made s55 80 outside OF school hours dur
ing September. Send for catalog to-
day and get your county right It's
free Wendell Washer Company. I27
Oak street. I.einsic Ohio.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTEp-A good white cook, man or
woman, to cook and manage help in
kitchen Apply at Peachtree Inn
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED-A good cook wants position
as cook or maid in or out of town;
give good reference. Address D. W., 1854
Hilliard St.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WANTED VIII each several. young
men the automobile business in ten
weeks by msil and assist them TO good
positions No charge for tuition until
position is secured. Write to-day Il.
5. Price Automobile Expert Box 46S,
I.os Angeles. Cal.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT

TWO newly furnished front bedrooms.
close IN; no children. NJ 4752-J. iii
Formwalt ST ~
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
FURNISHED APARTs. FOR RENT.
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS
FOR RENT.

PARTY leaving city wants to sgpIsn9 lo
four~room apartment, bath ale -
porches; steam heat, hot water ano J4r an,
itor Service. 324 Forrest avenue. IVY
4654-J
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

| LEARN the silver-plating busineAs and
| be assured OF a good living for life
] 4 fascinating profession with very lit
! tie competition make money while
/ learning at home simple instructions.
| Circular free John Bannoh, Augusta
| avenue Baltimore Md
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS-Greatest offer ever made; IL
piece toilet article set and 81 carving
set all cost you soc; sells for $12b.
Twenty sales a day easy Write to-day.
Pierce Factory. Station G. Chicago
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

BIG MONEY FOR YOU-Agents wanted.
Learn to run and repair automobiles
We teach you by mail Sell five of our
Coey juniors. price $425. and get one
free Money paid for names of prospec-
tive buyers of automobiles c. A. Coey's
School of Motoring Sales Dept Coey
Bldg, 1424-26 Michigan. Chicago, III
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

NEW YORK MAN, competent buyer,
manager or salesman IN Kodaks and
Giles, Address s., Box 4SS, care Geor-
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

women making big money are greater
to-day than ever before. our organi-
zation is world wide and even your
spare time win bring big returns Your
ability TO gather informa ton for US is
all that is required. This is big
business proposition, so don't overlook
it. Universal Information and Business
Exchange Bureau 20S-A Northwestern
Building, Chicago.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
HELP wANrEp-FEMALE.

WI1NTf;ff5, "A good colored giri Or Won
an 10 do general housewofk; no laun-
dry work; good room on premises Bell
phone w S62-J
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

ANYBODY can earn $50 weekly raising
mushrooms. entire year. in cellars.
sheds. boxes, etc Markets waiting
Free booklet. Hiram Bartln 35S West
Forty-eighth street. New York.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

pearls. between Formwalt and Pryor
on Crumley. Return 242 Formwalt ST
Phone Main 40s9-.I
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

| WRITE moving picture plays; $50 each;
all or spare time; no experience nor
cores spordence course. Details free. At
| las Publishing Company, 81, Cincinnati,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

COMPETENT soda water man desires
position as dispenser or will manufac-
ture ice creams and syrups. Married
and can furnish best of references. F..
R., Box 101. care Georgian.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

SALESMEN, district managers. sell
Schemmel Oxygen Acetylene Weld
ing Machine. liberal commissions; "a gents
making $50 20 5000 weekly. George
Schemmel. Wapakoneta. Ohio
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

GOOD MECHANICS, READ-1f YOU
are a good mechanic and can spare
few hours each week, you can help us
make money and Il will pay YOU well.
Pleasant work Thoroughly legitimate
Absolutely responsible firm Write us
for fun details free You should make
as much out of this as you do out OF
your regular work without interference
Address Sales Dept, Alderson- -Stille-
Force Co. Inc. Suite 1908, Union Ma
tional Bank Bldg. Houston. Texas.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WOMEN GET GOVERNMENT JOBS
Big pay Atlanta examinations April
6 Sample questions free. Franklin In
stitute, Dept. 602K Rochester. n. Y.
GTPT < Learn Millinery Pays $50
1IlNA4lC to S100 mo. We make and
re-trim hats free. Ideal School of Mil
linery. 100ta whitehall street.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.
pREssMAKINe = pREssMAkER


DRESSMAKING and sewing; first-class
work; go out for $1.25 per day. Dress
maker. 2S7 z. Georgia avenue
FTRST-CLASS work at reasonable
prices 254 Rawson street
DRESSMAKING prices reasonable. 267
FormWalt street
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AUTOMOBlLE Chauffeurs get so week
and more. Many spring openings.
Sample instructions free. Franklin In
stitute, Dept, S3S-K, Rochester. y. Y
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS, Drop dead ones Awake!
Grab this new invention Low priced
waterpower home massage machine
Magical. marvellous. mysterious New
field; big profits. Sold on money back
guarantee Margwarth sold five in ten
minutes; thirty in two DAYS. Par
ker sells eight first day Vaughan:
''Your machine has merit Express six
dozen. Certainly wonderful" Big sur
prise awaits YOU. Address Blackstone
Company. $50 Meredith Building, Toledo
Ohio
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS are good
Prepare for railway mall postoltice
and other exams" under former L.. S.
Civil Service Secretary Examiner Book.
let G-23 free. Write to-day. Patterson
Owl Service School. Rochester. MY.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

LOST=An amethyst brooch. set in old
gold surrounded by pearls in Timms
box. either in Aliens. Fourth National
Bank, kress', McCnre's or on White
hall Reward. Miss Allen, kimball Ho-
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
SITUATIONS wANTEb-MALE.

WANTED-Patternm with 10 years
experience wants job. Address L..
Box 40, care GeOrgian
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

AGENTS WANTED-Earn SIS daily
calling on automobile owners. Partic-
ulars free Edward Graf. Convent
aNanlle. NOnkers. Y. y
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

" KIT T. MOVING niCture pIaNst N5U eaCh
all or spare time, no experience nor
CORES sponoeuce course Details free
<,Atlas Publishing Company. ~. Ciucin-
Sati. Ohio.
MEN-Age is to -. become railway
mail cleris, S75 month. Pull uuneces-
sary Particulars free. 4. NJ. C. Box
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

WE viii start YOU in the cleaning and
dyeing business. little capital needed
big profits Write for booklet Ben
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-09-19
MOST OF LdUvAIN STANDING

Berlin. Sept. 19-The Nord-
deutsche Allgemeine I"ltung pub
liShed official dispatches from the
German administration Of Lollvaln
stating that, though from a fifth
to sixth part of the city Is IN rum
most of the public buildings hav"
been preserved. including the beau
tiful City Hall. regarding when
there has been % much discussion.
The dispatches say that the dam-
ACE ia st. Peters Cathedral was
such that the building can be re-
stored easily. and the art works
were protected by German soldiers
The German officers did everything
possible to check the. fire.
NIanv of the residents are return,
ING and some. of the shops have beer
reopened. Trains are being operat.
ed on the railway between Louvall
and Brussels The courts OF lust1c;
have resumed their sessions at Lon
vain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-09-19
EUROPEAN WAR NOTES
Financial Resources of Switzerland
Heavily Taxed.


Bcrnc, Switzerland. VIA l'ar'S'
Sept. )9-Although the extreme
ime:isures which Wera ad"f1rd "'''
ing The FIRST weeks att"r fhe ""f
began nave Deeli Tela&c". y" ''"'i
iand i still under the pressure OF
mobilization. This IS taxing the
l!lancial resources Of the govern
mcmt. as it is now spending HOO
L0n francs l$2S0.00O} ially on tie
army. II is stated TIA, SwitZcr-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-09-19
CAPTURES GERMAN STEAMER
British Cruiser Stops And Searches
. Dutch Ship

! New York, Sept. 19.-Sir Walter
Courtney Bennett, British consul In
this city, announces that French
cruiser has captured the Hamburg
American steamer Heina and had
conveyed the ship to the island OF
Martinique, French base in the West
Indies. The Heina left Philadelphia
'on August 7. bound for La Guaria,
South America. No details of her
capture could be learned. ..I4 :.
New York, Sept, 19.-For the first
time since the European war began,
snip entering New York Harbor
was held up and searched yesterday
when tie Royal Dutch liner Commew-
yne. from Cartagena, Colombia. was
stopped by the British cruiser Ian
caster off Sandy Hook.
/ twenty-five Germans On board We're
taken off and six others who showed
first United States naturalization
papers we're unmolested.
The Lancaster apologized to Capt
Eaasnott, of the Dutch ship, and told
him the prisoners would be taken te
Halifax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-09-19

sssIGNs OF WEAKNESS"
Representatives of Warning Nations
in Washington, However, Said to
he Earnestly at Work.

Washington, Sept 19-Reluc
tance of both the allies and Ger
many to initiate peace overture'
which might be regarded by thei.
citizens and the world as a sign OF
weakness is the greatest obstacle %
the peace movement, i'll the OPINION
of President Wilson, it was statec
Oh excellent authority today.
Patriotism, pride and fear that
any sign of considering peace wouli'
be construed as evidence OF mill
tary defeat are holding back all o.
the warning powers from broach-
ing considerations of peace, thu
President believes. He feels he can
not make further moves except
most. carefully and informally, un-
til some or one of the belllgerent>
show evidence of Il more concllla.
tory attitude.
1t was learned today that diplo-
matte representatives here OF the
warning nations are taking steps,
independent of the President
which may bring about peace dis
cussions. Ambassadors OF the ma
tions involved are reporting to
their foreign Offices the results OF
interchanges between Washington
and Berlin. Sir Edward Grey 5
: note 2, eiYed last night by Anbas. I. ~; :.
sador Spring Rice, stating tina!
England has nothing to say on
peace because no offers have come
from her foes. was in response 20
such an inquiry
Ambassador Jusserand of France
it iS understood. has also reported
to his superiors the German chan
cellor 's,reply to the President S III
formal i,,.ipqpiry .regarhIng. r!peace
prospects through Ambassador
Gerrard.
This independent. and as + Tag as
This .Goycrnment is concerned, ::ep-
tirely unofficial action. the Admin
istration believes ;:maN2result IN
guarded inquiries and discussions
from foreign offices abroad which
NAV break the eQf peace t.s;!le !iess1- ets'!,
tiations. y
The President is ;disincllued to
force matters, feeling>that too much
insistenee amight%imperi}E the:,foree
Of his mediation proffcrs.