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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03
AUCTION SALES
Yy SAMUEL Fl. LUNT Auctioneer.
Commissioners sale :. :.

20
Pursuant to and by authority Of a
decree entered on the End day Of Nov
ember, 1915, in the suit pending in
the Corporation Court of the City OF
Alexandria, Virginia, wherein Pres
ton L. Forrest is complainant and
Ethel Z. Lewis and others are de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned will expose
for sale. at public auction, for cash,
ON SATURDAY,, DECEMBER 4th.
f015. at noon. in front Of Market
Building. on Royal Street, AleXa11-
dria, Virginia. the following des,
cribed parcel of real estate III SAID
City Of Alexandria:
beginning at the southeast corner
Of Fuycttc and Madison Streets and
running thence south on Fayette fifty
four (54) feet one % inch. thence
east and parallel to Madison street
eighty-thrce (83) feet five 81 inches
to u ten foot alley; thence north on
said alley and parallel to Fayette
street tifty-four (04) feet one %
inch to Madison Street; and thence
wrst on Madison Street eighty three
is3l feet five 81 inches to the point
If beginning, with the use of said
ten foot alley in common with others.
The above real estate stands in the
name of J. Frank Forrest, to whom
Il was conveyed by J. K. M. Norton
and others by two deeds dated the
9Th day of February, 1891, and the
9Th day of June, 1891, and duly re-
corded amongst the land records Of
the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in
Deed Book "a, page 600, and in Deed
Book 81, page 4l2:
Terms of sale: Cash and property
to be conveyed at cost of purchaser.
s.,.G Il. L. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner Of Sale.
| ieertify that r. B. Washington
! Commissioner Of Sale, has executed
The bond required in the suit of Pres
ston i. Forrest VS.. Ethel E. Lewis Ell
ais. with sufficient surety,
NEYELLrs. GREENAWAY, = Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Italy, through her foreign minister,
Baron Sonnino, has not only announc-
ed her adhesion to the treaty of Lon
don, whereby the allied powers under
take not to conclude a separate peace,
but has at the, same time declared her
intention OF sending help to the Ser
bian army in the Balkans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

"Serbia will win with the aid Of
the allies or die fighting in short
time Serbia will be m a position to
hurl 100000 men against our enem-
les" The foregoing statement was
made in Rome yesterday by NJ. Ris-
itch, Serbian minister to Italy. Con-
tinuing the Serbian minister said: 81
am authorized to deny any report of
capitulation in Serbia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Horrible details Of the results of
the bombartlment Of Gorilla by the
ltal tans have been received in Ber-
lin, Father Sabas was hit by frag-
ments of an exploding shell while
saying mass in the Church of the
Capucines. Another priest, was wound
ed by a grenade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

replied that the American government g :
not only has no nneftions with me
expedition, but assumes no responsible
ity for any activities or negotiations
on the part Of those engaged IN the
movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

1t is reported trat two hundred
workmen were killed in Berlin dur
ing recent demonstration over the
shortage of food, Soldiers fired on
the workmen, the report states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03
NEWS OF THE DAY
There is a report in London that
the Russians have crossed the Rou-
manian border and are marching
through that country to Bulgaria.

Gen. Joffre, has been appointed
ommander-in-chief Of all the French
armies, except in North Africa, in
luding Morocco and dependent min
istry colonies,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03
CORN LIMPERS USE
GEYS-IT AND SMILE
Corns Come Right on, Clean and
Quick! You Needn't Limp, or
Fuss With Your Corns
ANY More!

What's the use of spelling "a good
time for yourself by limping around
With fierce corns? It's one OF the
easiest things in the world, now, to
Get rid of them. "Gets-It" does it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Don't throw away your old tires
if not worth repairing have theE
made into relincrs or blowout patch
es. We make EN- att LEAHY'S tire
hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Representatives of Austria and
Germany have informed the Greek
government that if the demands Of
the quadruple entente are granted the
central empire, will cease to consid-
er Greek Macedonia as friendly ter
ritory."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

That several attempts have been
made to destroy the great United
States military arsenal at Rock Island
was revealed yesterday by the report
sent to Washington BY Lieut.. Col.
George. W. Farr, commandment at the
post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway
Company

Steamers OF this line 1erve Alexandria
Monday. Wednesday and Saturdays al
$3.50 =. NJ
FoR RAI.riHoHE AND ALL THE
USUAL. RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisiuc ard appointments uneXcelled.
freight Tor Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New Irr1i solicited ana handled
witn care. Through rates and bills OF
.,lndIn1 issued.
Single fare TO Baltimore. $500 return
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

ForI the best Select oysters and
chickea dinner visit the Rammel Ho-
t.. .-1.:,g: 4 :: e: !: K: t..s s-s.:s z {
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

PUBLIsHEDtDAM7
BIZ Alexandria GazsEIe Corporation.
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD W. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at the Postofflce Of Alexan
dria, Virginia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Salt Water Oysters At The RAM
nlsl Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Several European nations. nei,tral
as we'll Sasa elligerent, have inquired
of the United States, concerning the
status of the peace party which is
to sail in vessels charted by Henry
Ford, To each Secretary Lansing has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

The defeat of the British troops,
who were advancing on Bagdad, has
developed into rout, according to an
official report received in Berlin from
the Turkish general headquarters. The
British forces are utterly demoraliz-
ed and are scattering in every direc-
ton, closely pursued by the Turks.
The British losses in four days fight
ing are estimated at over 5000 men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Supported by poison gases, the Ger
mans are preparing for big offensive
movement around Compiegne and be-
tween the Disc and Somme rivers.
says the Paris Intransigeant. The
Germans have been carrying on a
violent bombardment as a prelude to
infantry attacks. Compiegnc is the
nearest point to which the German
lines approach Paris. They are forty
miles north of Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-03

Without regard to the protest sent
to Great Britain by this government
against such action, the British auth
critics have gone ahead and comman-
deered both the Hooking and Genesce,
American-registered ships of the Am
erican Transatlantic Company, &C
cording to information laid before
Counselor Polk, of the State Depart
ment, by representatives of the
steamship company.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
POULTRY.

This season we won 279 prizes in 10
weeks. Black, buff, white orping-
tons, white, blue leghorns, bath.
comb, reds, barred rocks; Anconas,
Favorelles, Cornish games; white
crested black; Polish, silver cam
pines. Circular tells all about them
Jack Lee, r. i, Stockton, Cal.
6103-1m -..>
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
WANT 4 wAa MApf

A limited number of var maps Of
europe have been secured By the
Star Bulletin am are offered to pat
rons OF this paper at the very reason
able price Of Is cents. the order 70
be accompanied by three coupons clip
ped from this paper. The coupon Il
published In another column. This
map takes In all o. Europe and en-
aDias the reader to follow the activ.
tiles OF all the European warning foro
ess Remember that the supply II Inn
tied -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
0Oo COCO 0 COCO
&AHF#a6
:
WANTED

Furnished cottage OF two bedrooms
wanted for at least four months;
prefer good beach location. No chill.
dren: local references. Phone 53S5.
el19-tf
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
FOUND

Fountain pen: owner may have same
by Identifying and paying for sad
President Wilson v ote to senator
KEN and Rep -eseastfiYe Underwood.
favcrin the res3tit ion for the pnr
chase OF Monticsfip. the home uI
Thomas Jefferson.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27

Five bright, capable ladies in each
state to travel, demonstrate and sell
dealers; S25 to $50 per week. rail-
road fare paid. Goodrich Drug Co.,
Dept. 11s. Omaha, Nebr. 612O-6m
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
LADY HELP WANTED.
SITUATION WANTED

Experienced accountant desires posi-
tion. temporary or otherwise; town
or country. Box 162, Star-Bulletin.
6119-6t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
sALEsLADIEs WANTED.

Five bright, capable ladies in each
state to travel, demonstrate and sell
dealers; SIS to $50 per week; rail-
road fare paid Goodrich Drug Co..
Dept 119. Omaha. Nebr 6120-sm
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
MUSIC LESSONS.
SURGEON cHIRoPoDisT.

Corns, corns, corns-alI foot troubles.
McInerny's Shoe Store, Fort street.
Dr.. Merrill. u
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
UMBRELLA MAKER.

r. Mizuta. Umbrellas made and re-
paired. 1884 Fort, mr.. Kukui; phone
3745. 5553.tf
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27

Everyone to insist upon the Honolulu
Soda Water Works soda; assuredly
the best always. 6106-tf
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

Five bright. capable ladies In each
state to travel. demonstrate and sell
dealers; SO to $50 per week; rail-
road fare paid. Goodrich Drug Co.
Dept. 119. Omaha. Nebr 6I20-em
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-05
night placed it's menu on crepe
draped table and hired orchestra to
play dirges all evening.
SHIPPING PROTEST MAY HIT
GERMANY, TOO

Washington, Jan. 5.-The Ameri-
can shipping protest may become a
dOuble-edged knife and be aimed at
Germany as well as Great Britain, it
was reported today. Coal shipments,
it is declared, may become the sub
ject of complaint to Germany.
On excellent authority it was stat
ed today that involved in the ship
ping discussion with Great Britain is
the question of Germany's having Sc
cured coal, oil and other contraband
from the United States in alleged vio-
lation of both navigation and neu-
trality laws.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-05
MAY GET AFTER CONCERN FOR
FIRING EMPLOYEE

A charge of firing an employee be-
cause he stayed away from his job
to serve on a jury may be tried
Tebbetts & Garland Co., 16 N.
Michigan av.
States Attorney Hoyne has filed an
information charging William HOwet-
son, president of the concern, with
throwing Andrew Schultz out Of a
job because he was away from the
store early in December while on a
circuit court jury.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-05
FIRES DRIVE FOLKS OUT

Fire in fiat building at 1922 S. Wa
bash av. drove six families into cold
today. Police of Cottage Grove av.
station rescued three.
Fire attacked mansion of Mrs.
John DeKoven, 1150 Dearborn St,
early today. Spark from furnace
cause. Small loss.
ACTS AS HUMAN PULMoToR
Menominee, Mich, Jan. 5.-A ''hu-
man pulmotor' saved the life Of Stel-
la Giese, II. Mrs. A. L. Anderson,
neighbor, found girl unconscious
from coal gas and breathed into her
lungs for twenty minutes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-05
ROGERS REFUSES TO DESERT
HIS LOVE MATE"

poisoned their two children. IOday,
while Mrs. Walters is battling for her
life at Lebanon hospital, Rogers is
planning to aid her against charge
of murder that will be brought as the
result of the death of her two chill
dren.
Mrs. Walters still does not know
that her little ones have died as the
result of the poison she gave them.
She thinks they will get well and has
no thought of being arrested as a
result of her act in poisoning them
and herself. Doctors said today that
she had an excellent chance of re-
covering.
Rogers still haunts the hospital.
He has not been to see his legal wife,
Mrs. Caroline Giddings Rogers, since
the poisoning of his children has re-
suited in the exposure of his duel
life. Neither has Mrs. Rogers init
mated what action she will take. = !
No charge has been brought
against Mrs. Walters.
DID THE GIRLS SHOW WHAT
THEY HADN'T AUTO SHOW?
New York, Jan. 5.-Great excite
ment at the auto show in Grand Cen
trail Palace last night. One thousand
pretty chorus girls, all CARRIED in the
tightest of tight skirts, illustrated
how to enter and leave imousines.
-O-O-
GRAND TRUNK MEN MAY STRIKE
Montreal, Jan. 5--ThFeats of strike
on the Grand Trunk railway in Can
ada were freely made yesterday fol-
lowing official announcement that
wages of $4,000 employees will be cut
April 1 next. Company say that the
reduction is necessary owing to de-
creased earnings.
-O-O
GOOD-BY, FREE LUNCH
Denver, Jan. 5.-To mark the pass
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-05

Denver, Jan. 5.-To mark the pass
ing of free lunch in Denver because
Of new ordinance, local saloon last
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT TTNEYs

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Thcrc seems to he much mis-
understanding In regard to the facts or
the "jitncy" bus. Debates in Council.
editorials in the newspapers. conversa-
tons among business men and be-
tween citizens often Indicate that
many persons arc under the impress
sion the jitncyS had not paid any
license and did not want to pay any.
They have been spoken of as the un-
licensed and unrcSulatcd" jitncy. They
are certainly under and subject 10 all
the traffic regulations Of the city and
have never attempted to operate in
carrying passengers until they had oh
tanned and paid for both State and city
licenses. The for hire license they
paid for has never been annulled or re-
vokcd. but the Council passed a new
ordinance TO reach them because they
undertook to develop business for
hire At low rate and in q new way
TO take advantage of the public con-
vcnicnce.
rho City Council and Board Of AL
dcrmen having repealed the ordinance
passed july H. 1915, relating to the
operation of jitncY busses. etc, there
will still be the necessity Of paying
the regular State and city auto or taxi
cab license for hire before any cars
could lawfully carry passengers for
pay. Most of the autos operating as
jitncy, certainly those in what is
known as he jitney association, have
already paid these licenses, amounting
to about SOS to $40 per year, until
April 30, 1916, and have each entered
into bond of $500 for each car so
operated These licenses were taken
out by the owners Of the autos Mt Vari-
Gus times during the spring and early
summer, and the permit they received
was to carry passengers for pay, with
out any Kind of stipulation az to the
80 !, oh, ,nI AZ. lan
trip or by the hour. The owners Of
the cars began to take on passengers
for n nickel. carrying them one, two or
as many blocks they desired to go.
MS far west as the Boulevard. This
service became known as the "jitnoy
business" and the autos just fell into
the habit OF using certain avenues
through the West End section, which
became regular travelled lanes east
and west. AS tho cars and passengers
seemed by common consent to meet on
Grove Avenue, that street became a
much crowded thoroughfare, and some
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

OF this year. the reports have BIZ
made monthly During the peri4
from January ., 1907. to October
1914. In only twenty-five Of tho for
nightly statements did the shortag
exceed tho SURPRISES. while in l75
SURPRISES exceeded the shortages.
Is matter of common knowledge IN
during tho time when no statistics we
compiled business was greatly 4
pressed. and that there were large n J.
surpluscs. and since February I. thI
year. the monthly reports have shopI
consecutive SURPRISES varying rro}
$4,000 to 327.G00. Back In 1906 2
1907 the railways were denounced frol
coast TO coast for not providing enourl
iaciiltics TO handle their business ri
In the eight years and eigh, mont
since the hrst statistics OF surplus
were compiled We have had not shorE
ages OF cars only about 10 per &c
OF the time. while during 90 per ce
OF the time there have been from
Few thousand to nearly a half-millit|
cars for which there was no bushes
but which were costing their owneI
ihrH" sums in interest on tho Idle
'cs'ncnt as we'll as for maintenance
LnrHe surplus 1. Normal.
The car shortage "bucaboo.' as
mas since turned out 10 be TO a lard
extent. cam" into prominence In Il
'"'' VI i'"'. WncN q very rapid & (
pansiou OF bushes. OF ali kinds ed
mlhhtins at the time OF the heavy id
inhnd for cars for crop-moving folnI
the facilities OF the railways scriousi
inadequate. There was. therefore. widJ
spread agitation, and much in-advis(
legislation was passed to pcnalze II
roads FOR failure 20 furnish cars prom|
~ on demand. In the fall Of loj
there was another shortage. les. sen
f.11
OF 1905 by Il surplus which on And
- reached +l3.G05 cars. In 1909 an
l?l2 there were also SHORTAGES hi
during most OF the time, as alread
shown. there have been large surplusd
The prevalence Of car surpluses du|
ing tho last eight years has. OF courf1
oc.n due largely 10 the c!rcumstan1
mat IN" freight traffic has been grow
ing less RAPIDLY than formerly II
also largely due TO the fact that. whJ
transportation facilities were found
TIC Inadequate In 1905 and 1907. III
railways. in anticipation OF a continuJ
rapid growth OF trsihC. hogan maxim
extensive enlarr cments and improvl
menis OF them. From 1895 to 1906 N
density OF freight traftic-ton miles nd
mile Of road-on the railways Of al
United States increased 80 per ce,I
while tho Investment in road and enuiI
mcnt per mile increased only SIS nd
cont During the years since that tim
the situation has been decidedly dill
fcrent From 1905 TO 1919 the inves
mcnt in road and equipment per mil
was increased 20 per cent, while IN
traffic density increased only 1913 I'D
cent When the facilities proved
hc temporarily inadequate to the ID
mands Of traffic . large number
reciprocal dcmurragc' laws wei
passed to punish the railwavs for n
furnishing cars promptly. II the wi4
lawmakers who passed them wout
now devise some remedy for the trrI
evil. that of an insufTicicncy of traf|
to load the available cars. they woui
render a real public service"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
News OF Fifty Years Ago
(From Newsp aper Eiles sept. 22. 1sG5.

General o. o. Howard has left washingt ton
to mako Il tour through Virginia an inspec ton
tour and to examine into the condition of and
me operations of the 'rccdman's Bureau. 1t
Is whispered about that there have been some
Irregularities in the operations of the bureau
in this State.
r. NJ T. Hunter. having been released from
prison by President Johnson. Washing
ION daS before yesterday his way to his
home III Essex County, which nome has been
saddened since he left it by the accidental dea tn
OF young ond promising member of his fam
lily.
The twentieth annual council of the Diocese
OF virginia met in -. Paul's Church II
the Right Reverend Bishop Johns Rev r G;
i'ashicld called the roll. which showed nifty
present
L. ii. Chandler, thu United States District At
torney for the Eastern District OF Virginia
was at Dinwidde Courthouse a few DAYS nro
ana III 4 public speech to the people said
i am glad to inform YOU that contisc1,ion in
this State, and believe in all the South is
AT an end have received orders from Wash
hEtoh to suspend All connscation proceedings"
Yesterday two drayloads of Northern Ice were
seen passing up Main Street. being carried TO
the military headquarters. some of the blocks
We're TWO feet LONG and fully foot and n
hai thick Such ice that was n curiosity
IN Richmond. and hundreds of pcoplc look cd
upon IL as the drays moved up the street
President Johnson day before yesterday
Eardoned the following Nirginians: James
~ us, i.e"s T.. iiarFic. Lewis T. Nelson. John
r. Dew.
large warehouse in New York was burned
to the ground day before yesterday Amopr
"thcr contents that were totally destroyed were
100 bales of cotton that had Just reached Nc,y
York from tho South.
In his message to tho South Carolina Cons,i-
ttlonai Convention Governor Perry said the
abolition OF slavery being settled fact he
would counsel wise, just and humane treatment
Of the freedmen, by which he thinks thcy viii
become as strongly attached to the whites as
irccdineh as they were rs slaves. The Cover
nor is against extending suffrage to n,crocs
IN their present state Of ignorance. He thinks
suffrage for the negroes will and should come
with education.
Queen Victoria, who has been on NJ extend
cd trip to Germany has returned to England
Chauncey NJ. Dcpew, rising young man OF
new ork CITY was made chairman OF the
New York State Republican Convention. which
met IN Albany day before yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

don is besieged for,ross-besieged from the
air. that is-and that the deaths of civilians
in Zeppelin attacks should be blamed on the
British government which refuses to order
London's evacuation. The good count doesn't
say what he would have the British govern
ment do with Iondons 100000 people af-
ter they have been driven from their homes.
that being minor difficulty. probably. which
he does not consider his affair 1t may also
be. as some one has suggested. that the naval
experts discussion Of this species OF warfare
is Il specimen of Teutonic humor, which
PLANTATION. when subjected to close scrutiny.
appears by no means unwarrantcd.
At any rate. ii will do the allies good
to so into the business Of numbering defense
less civilians. For one thing. they will he at
great disadvantage in that ruthless eff
hcicncy. which is the very essence OF fright
fulneSS. III the second place they will lose
some neutral sympathy. based on adherence
of thcir enemies course. In the third place.
they Will deprive themselves Of the incentive
to vengeance and to Increased recruiting that
the Zeppelin raids have supplied.
To rctaliate. OF course, is Il temptation. but
the British government should conquer it,
The enterprise would prove neither wise nor
profitable.