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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
ALLIES LINES
ARE ADVANCING.
HEislF;!'s -
Dispatches Say There is a !;
Gradual Withdrawal
Of Germans.
LEAVING TRENCHES.
G TRENCHES.
Invaders Declared to be on Defensive
Everywhere-only Sporadic At
1scks-Assault Repulsed.

Paris, Nov. 30-The- allied lines are
now being advanced south of Ypres.
1t is declared that gradual withdrawal
of the Germans is evident. British and
French troops are pressing forward
occupying the abandoned trenches.
Throughout last week the artillery
attacks of the Germans gradually
slackened, and it is now declared
that many of the trenches in the in
undated section Of Flanders have been
evacuated by the enemy.
South of Ypres, which is in ruin
from the German bombardment, the
allied advance has been cautious.
Heavy artillery fire has been direct
ed against the Germans, under cover
Of which new trenches were occupied.
4,ut general offensive has not yet
developed.
No changes along the battle line
in. Belgium and France was reported
in today's official communique.
1t was declared that the Germans
nearly everywhere remain on the de-
fensive.
Sporadic attacks are the rule. One
of these attempts around Bagatelle
WAS repulsed.
1t is accepted here that the posi-
1ion of the allied armies is entirely
fs.,a,, AhIe. 1t IS confidently believed,
however, that with the slackening Of
fighting on land in the western thea
ter, greater activity may be shown
II. sea by the Germans. Work at
Zeebrugge is being pushed with the
utmost speed. The German submarines
there are now reported entirely ready
for sea duty, and parts of additional
vessels are said to have arrived by
rail for construction in the dock
yards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
IN CORPORATION COURT.
Motion to Correct Assessment OH Two
Estates Argued.

"A motion to correct the assessment
on the estates of John A. Marshall
and Fora Hill. was made before Judge
Louis C. Barley, of the Corporation
Court today by Colonel Francis L.
Smith, attorney for the two estates.
The assessment had been made by
w. N. Lipscomb of Manassas, exam
iner of records of this judicial district
and covered personal property which
it is said was omitted from the as
sessment book for ten years prior to
the death of the two. men. In the
Marhall case the assessment amounts
to approximately 81 100000 and in
the Hill case to s15O,OOO. The state
is represented by Samuel G. Brent
commemorative attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
.l4..4 .ls - .s--s- 80
VA. A. C. CHAMPIONS
Virginia A.. C. 0utcasses Mohawks of
Washington, D. c.

BY defeating the Mohawks A. C
yesterday the Va. A. c. now has the
claim on the 140 lb. championship OF
Washington, and Virginia.
The crack Mohawk A. G. Of Wash
irgton. D. C. suffered the first de-
feat of the season at the hands of
/ the Fast Virginia eleven yesterday
BY the score of 81 to 0. This young
eleven are becoming known as the
best team ever representing this city
or the gridiron, having played seven
games and won them all is something
COR the team to boost about.
In yesterdays game the boys Of the
home team were never in danger of
Icing scored upon and started after
their heavy opponents with rush.
IN the first quarter neither side scored
but the home boys carried the ball
to the visitors 10 yd. line where they
lost it on downs. At the beginning of
the second quarter with the ball on
the Mohawks 2 yd line the visitors
tried forward pass which was in
.ercepted and carried across the visi-
tors goal line by Nails. After this the
home boys took things easy and were
never in danger.
The Virginia A. C. have sored 19S
points to the opponents 13 which Is
something to be proud of. In yester-
days game the Va. A. c. were forced
to use some Of its subs and they
played steady game.
Much of the credit for The winning
should go to the heady work Of
quarterback Roberts who. uses his
rien to the best Of advantage. The
stars of the day are hard to pick as
the whole team worked like piece
9f well oiled machinery, while the
lack field and the two ends played
I steady game, the ends at times
breaking up the plays OF the op-
ronent and making long gains by the
use of the forward pass.
In the backfeld the star is hard to
yick. Nails at fullback, and Cur.
tain, and Wenzel at halfnacks made
gains by their specular end runs and
p!rnging through the line,
Sunday the Va. A. c., will play the
strong Tokama A. C. of Washington,
n C.. at 800 O'Clock.
The manager is now trying TO ar
range game with the National A. c.
oi Washington, D. c. who are claim
ing the championship of the D. c. for
all weights which if played will take
lace in this city on December -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
ELECTRIFIED FENCE FATAL

Norfolk, Va, Noy' 3O.-W. j..
Whitley. wood dealer in Prentisi
Place, was fined $500 Friday night
under the verdict of jury, which
tried him in Norfolk County Circuit
Court on a charge of murder, grow
ing. out of the death of John Al
Rusk, who was electrocuted when he
tried to pass over fence on which
Whitley had introduced an electric
current into the barbed wire fence,
and had thus been responsible for
Rusk's death The jury's verdict was
involuntary manslaughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
GIVEN A BENEFIT.

The psop,i ier.r OF the skating rink
has given TIC ladies of the Seminar
ian Society a benefit OIL next We'd
nesday night. The Holy Name Band
will be in attendance. Tickets Cor
sale by the committee; also at the
Mount Vernon Dairy AMI a. J Reece
Catons. corner Prince and Royal
streets. Will be good any time dur
ing the season. .-Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
BODY IDENTIFIED.

Wilmington Del. Nov. @o.-The
body of an automobile driver found
last night burned to death under his
car at New Castle. near here, has
been identified as that of Harry
Doughty, of Franklin City Va. The
body was found by the crew of a
trolley car ~
1t is believed Doughty was on his
way from. Wilmington to his home
alone when the car turned turtle and
and pinned him beneath 1t. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
DEATH OF MRS. HARRISON.


Charlottesville, Va.s Nov. go
Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Harrison, wild
ow of DR.. James Albert Harrison
for years professor of Teutonic Ian
guages at the University of Virginia
died last week. She was daughteh
of John Letcher, war governor oa
Virginia When the Prince of Wales
the late King Edward, VIZ, visited
America in 1860 she received him
at the Executive Mansion in the alb
sence of her mother. One son.,
Letcher Harrison, of the University
of Virginia, survives together with
two brothers and three sisters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

City Treasurer Thomas w: Robin
son will keep his office in the CityJ
Hall open tonight from
T to 10 o'clock in order to receivS
taxes. All who desire to avoid hav-
ing the usual penalty assessed for
non payment of the same can avail
themselves Of the opportunity which
will be afforded. After Deesmher
lst, the City Treasurer, according. to
law will be compelled to add tho
extra amount prescribed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Trench fighting in cemetery near
Arras was marked by ghoulish ep-
isode when both French and German
engineers happened to hit upon the
Ian of boring a tunnel beneath the
tombs in order to reach the enemy
The diggers came face to face IN the
center of the cemetery. and sangul-
nary combat with pickaxes followed
amid the shattered coffins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
SALE ORDERED

In the Corporation Court today in
the case Of Randolph j. Eckloff VS..
the Emerson Steam Pump Company,
and 0rren G. Staples VS.: same, a
decree was entered ordering sale Of
property of the defendant company.
Gardner L. Boothe was appointed
commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

The Kolnische Zeitung Of Rotter-
dam has received from an authorita-
tive source in Berlin assurances that
the persistent rumors of peace pro-
posals there are absolutely without
foundation. The message continues:
"The military and economic situation
is such as to supply no reason even
for the consideration of the cues
tion of peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

The Austrian losses in the Servian
campaign up to November ] accord
ing to war office documents. were
791 officers 37,647 men killed; 2 ,2l9
officers, 80 736 men wounded; us
officers. IT os7 men missing. Since
then the Austrians have lost 25,O0O
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Twenty-three persons. were killed
and number of: others were injured
in an arthquake which occurred on
Friday in western Greece and the
Ionian Islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
HOLIDAY APRON SALE.

Auspices Christ Church Parish Aid
Society Christ Church Parish Hall.
Wednesday, December 2nd.
Beginning II a. m. continuing
through the day. Aprons of all kinds
and at all prices.
Light refreshments served. 3G-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Elizabeth +. Brooks wife Of l.,
Griffin Brooks died at the Freed
mems Hospital Washington, on Fri
day. The deceased was a daughter
of the late Herbert P. Tancil Of
this city. The funeral took place
from 1912 Oronoco street yesterday
afternoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

President Wilson has appointed
Seth Low, of New York; Charles W.
Mills of Philadelphia and Patrick
Gilday, of Clearfeld. Pa, as a COM
mission and "instrumentality Of
peace" to settle the Colorado coal
strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Mrs. Mary F. Mills, G7 years old
died Saturday afternoon ut her home,
321 north Columbus street, following
a stroke of paralysis. She is sun
'vived by her husband and several
children. The body was sent to
Vienna Vac for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
NEWS OF THE DAY

Led by former Foreign Minister
Stephen Pichon, the Paris press has
begun q campaign to permit Japan;
to fulfill her desire to send troops;
to Europe to fight Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Alexandria committee for the
celebration Of the Tooth anniversary
of the Treaty of Ghent have received
advices from. the general committee
that the celebration has been post
poned on account of the present
trouble in Europe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Mrs. Alice Elliott. 81 years old
wife of james F. Elliott died Sun
day morning at her residence IN
West End. Mrs. Elliott was a
native of England. Her funeral will be
held at 3 P. m. Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

IN the corporation court Saturday
a decree was entered in the suit oil
the Cover Suppy Co. against the MI
Vernon Stables Incorporated instruct
ing the receiver of the latter, Fred
ricy ?. Russell to collect the depts
owing the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

The Woman's Auxiliary to R. f
Lee Camp. will meet tomorrow night
at .:30 o'clock in Lee Camp Hall. A
large attendance is requested as bus
mess Of Importance is TO be trans
acted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Frank NJ. Cooke, who has been the
cashier in the local offices of the
Washington Southern Railway for
eight years has resigned to accept
the position Of traffic agent OF the
Capital Refining Company, at Relee.
Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

A. W. Stoke s,aa Macon. Ga.,-
lawyer, on Saturday was found guilty
Of the murder on July 4. last of Virgil
Thomason, contractor, and on recon-
imendation of the jury was sentenced
to life Imprisonment. Stokes advan
,ced the pleas of self defense and the
"unwritten law" declaring on the
stand that Thomason had broken up
his horne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Lowe Daniels, a mountaineer, was
yesterday placed in Jail at ASHORE
N. C.r charged with the murder Of
his sister, Cora Daniels; his wife's
sister, Ethel Luther and Edgar Var
ner. The three were found dead from
bullet wounds late Saturday in Dam
iels' home. Mrs. Daniels also was
seriouly wounded. The cause, of the
quarrl is not known. 4aylnH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30
The willard W. G.. +. u. will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
ut 7l3 Cameron street.

Cash contributions Of 500 and 50
cents are acknowledged by George
r. Warield. treasurer Of the local
Pelgian relief committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Dr.. S p. Moore. who was elected
a school trustee from the Fourth
ward at the last meeting Of the City
Council, qualified today before the
Clerk of the Corporation Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Pope Benedict XIV in person solem
nized yesterday the marriage OF
Prince Rufo della Scalotta and the
Countess Gabriela Bacci, in fulfill
ment of promise he made while
Archbishop of Bologna. This is the
first time Pope has personally Of
ficiated at marriage since Plus IX
married Alfonso Bourbon. Count of
Cazarta, to the daughter of Count
lfap pani III 1863.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Norfolk Oysters in all Style at the
Hotel Rammel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

"NIiss Fearless and Co." comedy
in three acts will be given by Del
RAJ. talent tonight at the Westminis-
Scr building for the benefit Of the
Duilding fund of the Alexandria Eos
piial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

The business section of Marienville,
Pa. near Tionesta, was wiped out by
fire yesterday. Twenty buildings
with their contents were destroyed
the loss being estimated at S150,000.
Nearly 100 persons were made home
less A spark from a railroad engine
is believed to have started the
blaze.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Go to the Hotel Rammel for the best
fried oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Canton Alexandria No. 1, Patri-
arch Militant, will meet on Thursday
night at Odd Fellows Hall for the
annual election of officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Mira Albert Winston, wife OF 4
diamond broker. wealthy, attractive
the mother of two boys, and chate-
laine of a splendid estate at Dobbs
Ferry killed herself under dramatic
circumstances by leaping from the
eighth floor of hotel in New York
yesterday. To accomplish her end,
she made her husband a prisoner in
locked room. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Rev. Frederick Nicholson, of the
First Spiritual Church. of Worches
ter, Mass. has appealed to the chief
of police for ''protection against
love sick maidens and scheming
mothers y For weeks, he said. his
life has been made unhappy by love
litters and telephone calls. He turned
over to police a package of letters.
Police officials subsequently visited
one home and advised that attentions
to the pastor cease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Within "a hours of the divorce
granted to his 5wife in Connecticut,
DR.. Joseph Blake was married Sc
cretly :; in Paris to Mrs. Katherine
Duer, wife of Clarence H. Mackay
until February last when she was
divorced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

A large audience is expected 20
witness the presentation Of Miss
Fearless & Co. at the Westminster
Building tonight for the benefit of
the Alexandria Hospital building
fund. The play will be given by
Del Ray talcn!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

Funeral services for George II.
Coryell, s. years old, who died in
Washington. were held yesterday.
Interment was in st. Paul's Gene
terry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-30

native OF England. her tunefal VII! o.
held at P. m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary F. Mills, G7 years old
died Saturday afternoon 1T her home
321 north Columbus street, following
a stroke of paralysis. She is SUI
.vived by her husband and severa
children. The body was sent tt
! Vienna, Vac for interment.
! Frank NJ. Cooke, who has been the
! cashier in the local offices of the
Washington Southern Railway fol
eight years has resigned to accept
the position Of traffic agent OF the
Capital Refining Company, at Relee.
Alexandria county.
"NIiss Fearless and Co." comedy
in three acts will be given by Del
RAJ. talent tonight at the Westminis-
Scr building for the benefit Of the
D.liiding fund of the Alexandria Eos
.,iial.
Canton Alexandria No. I, Patri-
arch Militant, will meet on Thursday
night at Odd Fellows Hall for the
annual election of officers
Funeral services for George H.
Coryell, 65 years old, who died in
Washington. were held yesterday.
Interment was in St. Paul's Gene
terry.
A large audience is expected 20
witness the presentation Of Miss
Fearless & Co. at the Westminster
Building tonight for the benefit of
the Alexandria Hospital building
fund. The play will be given by
Del Ray talcn.
IN the corporation court Saturday
decree was entered in the suit oil
the Cover Suppy Co. against the Mt
Vernon Stables incorporated instruct
ing the receiver of the latter, Fred
ricy P. Russell, to collect the depts
owing the company.
DR.. s. 2. Moore. who was elected
school trustee from the Fourth
ward at the last meeting Of the City
Council, qualified today before the
Clerk of the Corporation Court.
The Woman's Auxiliary to R. f.
Lee Camp. will meet tomorrow night
at .:30 o'clock in Lee Camp Hall. A
large attendance is requested as bus
mess Of Importance IS to be trans
acted
The willard w. G. T. u Will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
at 7l3 Cameron street.
Cash contributions Of 500 and 80
cents are acknowledged by George
r Warfield treasurer Of the local
Pelgian relief committee.
Elizabeth +. Brooks wife Of /.
Griffin Brooks died at the Freed
mems Hospital Washington, on Fri
day. The deceased was daughter
of the late Herbert P. Tanci Of
this city. The funeral took place
from 1912 Oronoco street yesterday
afternoon.
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GUNS on CRACOW STEEpLE
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-31

! family was broken up, all the Gea oil,
| fuI plans for the future destroyed in
an hour. Here again it w9s tbe wor' "a
who must struggle on alone.
wherever one goes in Gerr1qny Il Is
the same. A little later saw the
wounded being brought back from the
front. 1t was all so nitiable And the
wounds in this war, | am told. are so
frightful. Many of the men have been
wounded In the face, from lying In
trenches. | saw these poor fellows
blinded for life, with their faces hor-
ribly mangled Many of the bullets
make great torn wounds which are
very difficult to treat.
II am not politician, and i IN not
discussing the rights or wrongs of the
causes leading to this frightful war. I
anl only woman, but am mother.
and as such ! protest with my heart
and soul against this wicked, horrible
war We call ourselves civilized, and
we coOlly invent and build these weap-
ons which now NOW down rows upon
rows of living men. This is not war.
1t is slaughter, horrible and unthink-
able And they say the war Is hardly
commenced. What unspeakable suffer
inE are we to endure before 1t Is over?
within few hours | have heard
from Germany that the children Of
my dearest friend have been lost. l
call them children. for have known
them since | held them on my knee.
! never weep or | should cry for them.
The thought Of this suffering almost
drives me mad have not slept since
heard Of it What gain can come
with victories which will in the slight
PSI degree justify such war? What
Is the gain or loss OF some small piece
)f land compared with the suffering
% millions Of families. wounds which
viii not heal for generations?
Cannot the women. not alone the
jerman women, but all the women of
he world, unite to stop this horror?
We have seen the suffragettes fighting
or u cause infinitely less important.
t they can organize and argue and
wen fight for n vote. why do they not
Use now in Il vigorous protest? / am
lot crticising any one. do not wish
0 antagOnize any one The great
troblem before us women is too great
or that | am sick With the horror OF
t all and | would appeal to every wo-
mans heart TO unite to stop this blood
hed
Here il is the Christmas season. the
ire OF Pence on earth, good will to
zen ana the war still goes on. What
mockcry, At the time when only
appincSs should enter our homes I
Fad only of millions OF homes being
estrOyed "
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-31

4 fuf~ ot sGrh y struggle 1t is time (
! take Hrruic measures We have seel
Wuneu parading with tiags, even fight
! in2 fot The right 10 vote which Is in
uutcll less important
= huk for example. or the womer
ot trrlnany ! speak OF them because
h'lon lhrm better than the women
ot lie Hhrf warning countries, Dui
The sullrrnls Of all Is the same. The
jermans love their homes perhaps
more than any other people in the
world They are passionately devoted
TO their tiresides and the beautiful
family life which one finds in all
,llsses throughout the empire. Has
ult tho tieruian christmas hld its in.
futH.e ~ every 'ndutr, IN the world
The ',ernmn ioyH for children young
in'l Old, and their effort to mike them
happy are ideal The German Santa
bus the Christmas tree, German toys
thd German folklore are familiar the
world over Every one whp loves chill.
;'ren owes a drbt Of gratitude 10 the
y Gprnan genius for making children
Iap;tr especially AT The Christmas sea
sou
Nowhere is the education or train
ing " children carried on with more
Intelligence and love than in Germany,
The Kindergarten methods In nse all
over the United States come from Ger
mnuy aud throughout ;he educational
~
man uclhuds are admired and copied
ls il reasonable. Is il sane. 10 believe
that we rear our children with the
fondcst care 10 have them moved
down like unimalsy II is absurd SO
SnppoSe that the Germans who love
then children 50 dearly slionld desire
90 send them out to serve ITS cannon
fodder
The women of Germany have con.
trilinied Ia very large measure to the
ana greatness of the father
lnnd We read great deal nowadays |
about the wonderful wealth of DER
many. which will enable her 10 carry |
on tiis frghtfnl war II is the Thrift |
pletgY - ! frugllity of The German |
wnnlpn witch have made this possible
i't,k of the marvellous prosperity nf
,irrmany ~ recent years stamis the
GierHGu wonan II IL she who has
learned to live economically and raise
4 lnrge fanily and int by little uon'
~ rrglinliy oa an income which would
ne considered very SMALL indeed In
\ ueriea
'ln an Germany there is no dire pDv.
my snch nS We find In most other
The German cities have no
,inniS such as nre to lac found In the
rreat cities Of most countries and even
u many Smaller cities and towns Ger
many Is Il small country comparatively J.