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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
OUTwITTED BY FRENCH
Germans Lured From Trenches to
Be Slaughtered.

Paris, Oct. 29-This is how a por-
ton of the German lines northeast
Of Ypres was taken Tuesday accord
ing to officers who have arrived in
Paris from the battle line. A series
Of light four-inch, 3-inch field batter
ies,j each Invisible from the front,
were disposed Behind the natural
cover of ,undulations in the fields,
bits of wood, glrF ruined farhouses or dry
ravines.
/ The guns, worked to their full
capacity of four shells to the MN
ute, sprayed bursting projectlles over
the German trenches in a wide belt
before. over and just behind the adj
versaries. The German infantry, as
long as they kept inside the covered
trenches, were secure except from
the chance of shells falling directly
through the narrow space lett Tor
rifle and machine gun fire.
The French infantry, from the rear
Of their own line of trenches, got up
rs if for the usual run for the Ger
man lines. The French guns at a
moment agreed upon, ceased their
FIRE and the Germans, supposing the
usual charge rush was coming, order
ed IN their reserve infantry, who
we're held outside Of the shell zone,
to support the slender lines in their
trenches.
The French infantry, although tlr-
ing heavily, did not charge. The
French artillery changed their range
and at signal by telephone from
the French trenches caught the Ger
1000 yards behind their works with
4 SCATTERING shell fire which broke
formations and seemed to bring down
y third of the men in the line. They
simply could not advance through the
section of bursting shells.
The French infantry then charged
and won their way through the fire
+ from the German trenches, which
they took over with the bayonet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
FOOD FOR BELGIUM.
First Shipment Purchased by Ameri-
can Commission.

London, Oct. 29.-The Dutch
steamship Coblentz sailed from Eng
land last night for Rotterdam With
the first 1000 tons Of food purchased
bv the American commission for The
relief of the Belgian people. Coinci-
dent with the departure Of this ship.
the Belgian Government has announ-
ced that hereafter all movements fcI
supplying Belgium with food mus
be conducted through the American
commission, which is the sole boly
authorized by all governments con-
cerned, both belligerents and neu-
trails, to perform this task.
This announcement was made be-
cause group Of wealthy Ostend res
idents, wishing to contribute $4,000
yesterday, failed to get into touch
with the commission until they had
cabled to Washington.
All contributions and supplies will
be under the protection of the Amer
lean and Spanish diplomatic represen-
tatives, but the actual work of dis
trlbution will be in the hands of the
American commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
DISTRESS IN JERUSALEM.
War Has Stopped Tourists And
Charity Gifts

New York, Oct. 29.-One hundred
thousand inhabitants of Jerusalem
are. facing starvation, according to
Samuel Edelman, American Vice
Counsel in that city, who reached
here yesterday on the steamer An
fTwo-thirds of s the residents }ol
Jerusalem are Jews, Mr.. EdelniYafn =
said. For many years they have de-
pended upon their earnings fsc4n
tourists and upon charity for sup
port, and the war has cut of all tneir
sources OF subsistence.
There are no industries in the
civ and little cultivation of the
surrounding territory. The cold ana
rainy season is now approaching and
indications are that the suffering
there soon will be intense, Mr.. Ed
Gilman asserted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
REACHING OUT FOR ALBANIA
Action of Greece it is Thought Will
Encourage Italy.

Paris, Oct 20-The action Of Greece
in occupying the southern end OF Al
bnnia is regarded by competent obser-
vers here to be news Of great moment
and which may cause Italy also to
occupy a part of Albania.
Italians already have landed IN
Albania, a naval force having oc-
cupied the seaport Of Avlona on Oct.
&c. The expedition, according to dis
patch from Rome, was in the nature
of relief and sanitary organization.
1t was added that pains were be-
irr taken to show that ltaly's step
was merely for the purpose OF seeing
that the decision Of the London con-
ference creating an autonomous AL
banis was carried out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Lewis II. Machen Says We Can Have
no Good Government Where
There is Ignorance.

Richmond. Oct. 29-EThe choice of
the term compulsory in connection
with the school attendance law, which
will come before the voters of Rich
mond next Tuesday is an unfortunate
ole on first sight. 1t sounds undem-
ocratic-almost un-American."
Thus spoke r. C. Stearns, State
Superintendent OF Public instruction,
addressing the Equal Suffrage Lea
que of Virginia yesterday on the
several phases of education problem
in Virginia to-day.
Compulsory does not mean that
the law is going to step in and in
terfere arbitrarily in families that
have the welfare of their children at
heart" continued Mr.. Stearms, "but
it does mean that the children of
Jones, the drunkard will be given
chance in life, and not be forced to
nm wild because of neglectful par
ents.'
Mr.. Stearns showed in round fl
cures that it is the poor white chill
dren who are losing their chances
through the absence of this law on
the statute books. The negro, he said
is doing commendable work for his
race in Richmond, and is greatly re-
Gucing the percentage of illiteracy.
Lewis H. Machen, director Of the
Legislative Reference Bureau, sup
plemented the statement of the first
speaker. declaring emphatically that
education was not private matter
nj all.
mo one has a right to breed Grim
inals in my neighborhood, and lack
Of public education means just that.
We can have no good government
where there is ignorance. Progress
and freedom means education in Vir-
ginia."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
Rave COLOR IN YOUR Cheeks
Be Better Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

If your skin is ycllow-corploxion
pallid-tonEue coated--appetitc poor
you have. a bad taste in your mouth--a
lazy. no-good fcc!inS-you should take
Olive Tablets.
DR.. Edwards Olive TaDlcts-a sub
stitute for calcmcl-wcrc prepared by
DR.. Edwards after II years OF study
with his patients.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed "itE
olive oil. You vii know them by their
olive color. =.
II you want clear pink skin. bright
eyes, no pimplcs. a feeling Of buo%ahcy
like childhood days, you must set !.
The cause.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels like calomel-yet nave no
dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome consti'
patton. That's why millions OF boxes are
sold annually at l0c and Use per box. All
druggists. =
Take one or two nightly aad note the
pleasing results
The Olive Tablet Company. Columbus. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
A LARGE CONTRACT.
What Leadbeater & Sons Wants Ef-
erv Person in Alexandria to Go.

When Leadbeater & Sons the en-
,erprising druggists first offered a
80 cent package Of Dr.. Howa;d's spe-
cific FOR ii c cure of constipation and
dyspepsia 1T half price, ana EuaraE-
teed tc 2eturn the money Il II did
ret care, they thought i probable
from: their experience with ether med
icines for these diseases, TAT the!
would have a good many packages
returned. But although they have
sold hundreds of bottles, not one has
been brought back.
TO those suffering with dizziness
headache poor indigestion, constipa-
ton and straining, DR.. Towards spe-
chic offers quick relief. 1t is an in
valuable boon to all who feel uncom-
Portable after eating, and Is today
nc popular dinner pill in all the large
cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
GERMANS OIL RUNS LOW.
Forces in Central Belgium Unable to
Replenish Supply.

Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 29.-lhe
German troops in Central Belgium
have virtually exhausted their petrol
supply. Oil is issued now only to
high officers, and then in small guam
titles. The Germans seized large
quantities of oil fuel here, but shipped
it back to Germany. Apparently
thew are now unable to secure re-
turn OF this OIL.
The Germans are requisitioning
many second-rate horses, which they
toi merly had ignored, and also horse
vehicles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
CLASSIFIED. ADS

For Rent. Help Wanted, LOST For
Sale, Business Opportunities, etc,
one time, Csc; 2 times, A0c;3 times,
SOC; one week, S1.00.
4 Legal Advertisements, Proposals,
Orders of Publication, first insertion,
soc, per inch, each subsequent con-
secutive insertion, rs cents per inch.
Memorial Notices, Deaths, Funer-
ais, Births and Marriages, so cents
each. For Memorial Notices con-
tanning Poetry, Csc additional Tor
each verse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
Fol, SALE.

The two story and attic brick
house, 1912 Prince street. II has
strong walls, large dry cellar, wide
hall and built on colonial lines with
open fire places and antique man.
ties. One bath room and sewer con-
nections, all in fairly good condition.
Terms very easy. Apply to Worth
FuIfsh, 3l5 King street. 27-3t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

Thirteen men were taken to hos
pitfalls in Pittsburgh eSrly esterday
as a result of two automobile arci-
dents, in which w. o. Stevenson. Of
Leechburg, Pa, and David Nicolas,
If iIites, Pa, were killed. The ma
chine in which Stevenson and Nico-
las were riding collided with a street
car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29
FOR SALE OR RENT

Two Story press brick house s
rooms and bath, lot l24 % TT. wide
front and side entrance private alley
tc back yard and plenty Of room
for garage.No 222 n. st. Asaph st.
Apply to VIM. W. West, No 224 n.
st. Asaph st. OCT. 2i-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

While entering his home III Wheel
ing W. Va, through window early
Yesterday, John English, aged %,
was shot and killed by lis soa, w:o
thought he was a burglar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

FOR RENT-House at 1913 Duke st.
Six rooms and bath, fine condition.
large side yard. Apply Carter
Bros, 1929 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

FOR SALE-Cottage at Dyke, three
rooms, out buildings. Cheap to,
quick buyer. Apply E. L. FInIs,
$50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

FOR RENT-6 room and bath brick
house all modern Improvements
S14.OO. Apply 635 s. Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

Observation-Disclosures front furn-
ished room, near King and Alfred
street. Address J. W. C. Care
Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

For RENT-Novcmber 1st, brick
house, 726 King street. Apply
Mrs. F. S. Harper, 800 Prince
street. 27-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-29

FOR SAL.

Beautifully situated home on Braddock Heights,
Va, with improvements. consisting of twelve-room
frame house with bath and sewer connections; fur
mace heat: arge front and side porches; electric
motor; all necessary outhouses and ~ acres OF
ground, with quantity of fruit trees; conveniently
located to Washington Virginia electric line be-
tween Washington D. c. and Alexandria, Va. An
ideal home at very low price if sold at once.
The Washington times., 1914-08-16
IN LOCAL FINANCIAL CIRCLES

ings or this trade, however, went under
the American flag. The ships dying the
Stars and Stripes in 1913 carried $500 =
600 tons. whereas foreign bottoms car
ried 32.200.OO0 of the total clearings Of
S,eC0.000 tons.
The reduction in foreign trade has
caused a sharp decline in revenues from
imports, to meet which the Government
Is now endcavoring to devise means.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo,
Chairman Simmons, of the Senate FL
nance Committee, and Chairman I'm
dorwood. of the House Ways and Means
Committee, held a conference Thurs
day. at which the Secretary presented
figures prepared by his department
which showed an estimated decrease of
800, ,0C. 200; in revenues incident to the
var. MIR. Underwood and Mr.. Simmons
determined to draft bill which will
provide extra revenue. presumably by an
extra tax OH tobacco ana Intoxicating
liquors. Within the past few days
however, the sentiment against a war
tax ut present has been growing among
the national lawmakers.
Wheat and cotton are the two great
export crops of this country, and, at
present. 1t appears as though the
Southern crop would be the principal
sufferer. Great Britain has under
The Washington times., 1914-08-16
fLORENCE CANGE IN Ar THA1 INSTANT

: the house boldly and carrying off the
whole family. Susan and all. But a
wholesale affair like that would be too
roisy. Think it over. Olga; we have.
gone too far to back down now. There s
always Russia. and while I'm the boss
over here they never cease to watch
me. They'll make me answer for a fail
ure like this"
She eyed him specuIatively. You
have money"
"Oh. tho money doesn't matter. It's
the game. It's the game of playing fast
and loose with society. Of pifering it
with one hand and making it kow-tow
with the other. It's the sport of the
thing. What was your thought?"
We could go away together. to
South America"
And tire of each other within
month" he retorted. shrewdly. No; we
=, re in the same boat. We could not live
but for this never ending excitement.
And. more than that. we never could
get far enough away from the long arm
of the First Ten. Wen have to stick
it out here. Can't you see?'
Yes, | can see.'
But in her heart she knew that she
could have lived in hut with this man
till the end of her days, She abhorred
the life. though she never, by the slight
est word. let him become aware of it,
There was always that abiding fear that
at the first sign of weakness he would
desert her. And she was wise in her
deductions. Brdine was .oyal TO her he
cause she held his interest. Once that
failed be would be off and away.
The next afternoon the countess. hav-
ing matured her plans against the hap
piness of the young girl who trusted
her. drew up before the Hargrcave place
and alighted. Her welcome was the
Ssme as ever and this strengthened
her confidence.
The countess was always gesticula-
ting. Her hands fluttered TO emphasize
her words. An the beautiful diamond
solitaire caught the girls eye. She
seized the hand. Having an affair of
her own, ii was natural that she should
be interested in that of her friend.
Il never saw that ring before"
"A gift of yesterday" The countess
assumed a shy air which would have
deceived st. Anthony. She twisted the
ring on her finger.
Tell met cried Florence. You are
engaged?'
Mercy, no!'
rs he rich?"
NO Money should not matter when
your heart is involved"
AS this thought was in accord with
her own, Florence nodded her head
sagely.
1T is nothing serious Just a fancy.
shall never marry again Men are
gay deceivers: they always have been
and always will be. Perhaps I'm a bit
wicked: but I rather like to prove my
theory that all men are weak. If had
daughter I'd rather have her he an
old mans darling than a young mans
drudge. l distrust every man / know.
came to ask you and Susan to 60 to
The Washington times., 1914-08-16
y NoPsIs OF PREVIOUS CHAP
TT.RS.

s. nley Hargreaye, millionaire, after a mi
acuIous escape from the den Of the gang
I brilliant thieves known as the Black Hun
rec lives the life of recluse for eighteen
esrs. Hargreaye accidentally meets Braine,
eader of the Black Hundred Knowing
Eraine will try TO get him, he escapes from
! lis own home by a balloon. Before es-
.aTing he writes a letter to the girls school
here eighteen years before he mysteriorsly
eft on the doorstep his baby daughter, Flor
nee Gray That day Hargreave also draws
n million dollars from the bank. but it
! -epOrted that this dropped into the sea
h"u the balloon he escaped In was pune
mei.
| florence arrives from the girls school
countess Olga Braine's companion, visits
er and claims to be a relative. Two bogus
detectives CALL but their plot is foiled by
horton. a newspaper man.
~ bribing the captain of the Orient, Nor
or lays a trap for Braine and his gang.
Countess Olga also visits the Orients cap
| ain. and she easily falls into the reporter s
mare. The plan proves abortive through
|Sra ines good luck and only hirelings fall
4 |ntu the hands OF the police.
Black Hundred trap Florence. They ask her
for money, but she escapes, again foiling
Norton and the countess call on Florence
the next day, once more safe at home The
visitors having gone. Jones removes section
pf flooring. and from a cavity takes a box
Pursued by members Of the Black Hundred.
be rushes to the water front and succeeds
b dropping the box into the sea.
l'-aine conceives the idea Of giving
los hing party, TO which Florence Is in
|itcd. Jones and Norton both go along. and
|re fortunately, on hand to save Florence
RON being imprisoned In the country house
10 which she is lured.
ference goes horseback riding. and is cap
|urcd by one Of Braine's men along the
|oa dside. Norton rescues her. They are pur
|ued. however. and the pair maize their
|orplete escape only after Norton has ex-
|lo5ed tire on the fast approaching ma
|hine with bullet.
The Washington times., 1914-08-16
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST.

The prize Of $1,000 will be won by the
n an, woman, or child who writes the
n lst acceptable solution of the mystery,
II 'm which the last two reels OF motion
D. 'ture drama will be made and the last
~ chapters of the story written by
l. Earold MacGrath.
solutions may be sent to the Than
|huuser Film Corporation, either at Chi
ca go or New York, any time up TO mid
might December Il. They must bear
postoffice mark not later than that date
This allows four weeks after the first ap-
d. arance of the last film releases and
lished in this paper, in which to sub
nit solutions
A board of three judges will determine
which OF the many solutions received is
this board will be absolute and final
Nothing OF literary nature will be con-
Ei iered in the decision, nor given any
preference in the selection Of the winner
oi the $4,000 prize. The last two reels,
" hich will give the most acceptable solu-
ton to the mystery, will be presented in
the theaters having this feature as soon
az II is practical to produce same. The
81 Dry corresponding to these motion pic
lures will appear in the newspapers CO.
Incidentally, or as soon after the appear
ance of the pictures as practical With
the last two reels will be shown the
pictures of the winner, his or her home,
and other interesting features. 1t is un-
derstood that the newspaper, so far as
practical, in printing the last two chap
tiers Of the story by Harold McGrath,
viii also show picture Of the success
full contestant.
Solutions to the mystery must not be
more than 100 words long. Here are some
questions to be kept in mind in connec-
tibn with the mystery as an aid TO So
iufion:
No. l-what becomes of the millionaire?
10. 2-What becomes Of the 81. 600. 600?
70. 3-Whom does Florence marry
No. What becomes Of the Russian
&C untess?
Nobody connected. either directly or in
directly with The Million Dollar Mys-
terry will be considered as a contestant
The Washington times., 1914-08-16

developed COarSneSS In our metnous'
And now il is too late for finesSe we
and there they are-the girl free, Nor
ton unharmed, and the father as secure
in retreat as though he wore an In
visible cloak. My head aches. | have
ceased to be inventive"
The two are in love with each other.
Are you sure of that?''
Il have eyes. But l begin to Won
der
About what?''
Whether or not Jones suspects me
and is giving me rope to hang myself
with. Not once have the policet been
called in and told what has really hap
pened. They are totally at sea. And
what has become of the man over the
way" !
BY the Lord Harry exclaimed
Braine, clapping his hands. II believe
I've solved that. We shot a man COM
ing out of Hargreave's. Since then
there's been no one across the way.
One and the same mani
But that knowledge doesn't get us
anywhere"
mo. You say they are in love?'
Secretly. / don't believe the butler
has an inkling of it. 1t is possible.
however, that Susan has caught the
trend of affairs. But, being rather r.
mantle, she will in no wise interfere"
Braine smoked in silence. Presently a
smile twisted his lips.
You have thought of something?"
she asked.
You might try it," he said. They
have accepted your friendship, whether
with ulterior purpose remains to be
learned. She has been to your apart
ments two or three times to tea and
always got home safely"
NO" she said determinedly. Moth
ing shall happen here. I will not take
the risk"
wait till I'm through. Break up the
romance in such way that the girl
will bar Norton from the house. That's
what we've been aiming at; to get rid
of that meddling reporter. We've tried
poisons. Try your kiI d.
What do you mean?"
Lies
"Ah! 1 understand. You want me to
win him away from her. 1t cannot be
done"
'Pshaw, You have a bag full of tick
cts. You can easily manage to put him
into an equivocal position out of which
he cannot possibly squirm SO far as
the girl is concerned. little melo-
drama, arranged for the benefit Of Flor
ence. Fall into Norton's arms at the
right moment, or something like that
81 suppose 1 could. But IL / failed?"
You're too damnably clever to fail in
Your own particular work. Something
has got to be done to keep those two
apart. I've often thought Of raiding