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The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
TEUTONS LOSE 465,000
MEN In TWO MONTHS
Petrograd Says Russians Have Cap
tured More Than 10000 Austro-
German Prisoners.

Petrograd. Sept. A-Austro-German
losses in the fighting of the last two
months were officially estimated at
5000 men here today. Prisoners taken
by the Russians state that entire regi-
ments were destroyed in the attacks
upon the positions of the Cars troops.
More than 10000 prisoners are in the
hands of the Russians as a result Of the
operations OF the last three weeks. From
these it has been learned that the Ger
mans are finding it difficult to shift
troops as readily as they did at the be-
ginning of the campaign in Poland.
Though the war office admits that the
Germans have cut the railway between
Dvinsk and Wilma. the Petrograd military
experts assert that present conditions
augur well for the success of the Rus
slams.
THE German rush has weakened great
ly." says the Bourse Gazette's expert.
The enemy is losing his strength. We
are gaining in power. The heavy rains
that now are falling will prove an enor-
nous handicap for the enemy. The Rus
sian troops. on their retreat through the
swamps, destroyed all roads. Before the
Germans can get through they must re-
build those.
"Then they will find our troops waiting
for them at the edges. They will be un-
able to use the artillery which has play
ed so great a part in their victories. 1t
will be cold steel that wins then. In the
use OF this none Is superior to the Rus
sian soldier
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
BY ONE WHO IS
Fads and Husbands.

"Of all the idiotic fads. this is the
limit" / exclaimed.
Myra looked over my shoulder at the
newspaper picture which represented a
woman wearing a short skirt and rolled
down hose She laughed, and then asked
in innocent tones:
why, what is the matter with it,"
DO you mean. Myra, that you approve
of such nonsense" / returned.
That's not an answer to my question.
Robert" she parried. Il wanted you to
tell me what was the matter with it,
It's ridiculous l replied. with some
heat. II didn't suppose women could be
such FOOLS
Myra maintained an exasperatingly
even temper. You'll admit. Robert,
won't you, that the woman at least looks
nice?''
'.I'll admit nothing of the sort"
But she has shapely-er-limbs, hasn't
she?"
why should I know"
And you don't know do you. Robert.
OF course, you haven't looked at them" ="
l couldn't admit anything Of the sort.
Besides, Myra was growing entirely too
personal.
See here, Myra." l said. would you
go out on the street decked out IN such
fashion as that"
Would there he anything wrong In
it," Myra amazed me.
"Of course" blared. losing my tenn
per- ANY fool ought to know that. I'm
surprised to hear you talk that way.
Myra."
'.Oh, you are?' My wife was getting
angry also. I'll have you know that
I'll talk in any way that suits me. Now
that you've chosen to make so much ado
over such a silly thing, I'll ask you
question
Go ahead" I muttered.
You approve of such fashions for 9TH
er women, do you not?"
mo. indeed" replied, with emphasis.
Myra indulged in one of her hilarious
laughs. do you think. Robert, that
believe that" she chuckled.
why shouldn't you?''
Because, after all. Robert. you're a
man."
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
ITALIANS REPEL Three
ATTACKS BY AUSTRIANS
Local Actions at Monte Maronia Out
posts Not in General
Plan.
By ANDRE BEAUMONT.

ny ANDpC bEAOhoN1.
Special Correspondent OF The Washington Herald.
Milan. Sept. 14-Three separate at
tacks. made by the Austrians against
italian positions at three widely di-
vergent places. have utterly failed. The
points attacked were the Monte Maro-
mia outposts. Alta Rienza and Zagora.
south of PLAYA. These Austrian at
tacks were mere local actions and had
no place in any general plan.
On the other hand the Italian Of
fensive in the region Of Plezzo forms
part Of a general coordinate move
ment consisting of a series of opera
tions against the defenses of Predil.
After advancing beyond Plezzo on
both sides of the valley and occupy
ing commanding heights. the Italian
troops found themselves up against
two forts. Hermann and Klause. which
since have become the object of regu-
lar and systematic reduction. The
Austrians had deployed a considerable
number of troops on all the surround
ing slopes to aid in the defense of
these slopes. These forces the Italians
have been driving gradually from their
positions.
Against these positions the Italians
leveled a resolute and successful at
tack. The action involved enormous
difficulties. the attack being impeded
by the roughness of the ground and
the precipitous heights occupied by the
enemy who offered a stubborn resist
ance. The Austrians. furthermore,
were supported by numerous batteries.
skillfully placed.
Despite this formidable organization
the Italian troops have made consider
able progress toward the conquest of
all the heights around Plezzo. while
the daily bombardment of the opposing
forts continues.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
RUSSIANS CAN'T HALT
DRIVE AGAINST riga
Berlin Learns City of Dvinsk Cannot
Hold Out Much Longer-Plan
Petrograd Attack.

Berlin (via Amsterdam), Sept. IL
Official announcement of the capture
of Riga by German troops is ex-
pected shortly. a report that the
Russian seaport had been taken was
in circulation here today. but this
was believed to be premature.
1t is apparent, however, that the
Russians will not he able to bar the
route to Riga much longer. German
artillery has driven the defending
Slavs from the east bank Of the
river, thus permitting the construction
of pontoon bridges to replace those
which the Russians destroyed on
their retreat from the west bank.
The city of Dvinsk also is expected
to fall into the possession of the Ger
mans very soon. The official reports
show that three separate forces are
advancing upon Dvinsk whence the
Germans may open their campaign
against Petrograd. 800 miles away. 1t
is considered probable. however, that
if campaign for the capture OF
Petrograd is undertaken it will not
be made until next year.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

"And what has that to do with it, I
returned in sarcasm.
Everything, Robert, and you know it.
You men are all alike. You will admire
in other women things that would cause
you to have apoplexy IL they appeared in
your wives I'll warrant one thing. Rob-
ert. II you were down town, away from
me, and a pretty woman with rolled
down hose and a short skirt should come
tripping along you wouldn't be hiding out
In an office building, or an alley. But II
I were to go down the street in the same
about 1t. Now, isn't that true? Own up
I'll do nothing of the SORT" i blazed.
Yes. you would, II you wanted to be
honest"
II would not
And I say you would
The situation was getting really em-
barrassing, so I thought best to let it end
right there. IL 1t would. You see, Myra
had a pretty good hunch, and l knew it.
though. of course, the bond of brother
hood among husbands was sufficient to
make me remember my duty. Myra's
apparent attitude, however caused me
some uneasiness of mind. and when a
favorable opportunity presented itself. /
said:
''Myra, you didn't answer my question
awhile ago. Do you approve of this
idiotic fad?"
why. of course not" she replied. You
ought to have known that"
1t was a relief to be reassured that
Myra was of the sensible sort, after all.
Copyright l9l5)
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
CHINESE BOYCOTT JAPS.
500 Cooks and Walters Are Fired
in Chicago.

Chicago. Sept. 14.-Wholesale dis
charge of Japanese cooks and wait
ers from restaurants operated by Chi
ncse in Chicago was explained today
as being part of a boycott proclaimed
by Chinese on japanese labor and
products throughout the United States.
The boycott is the result of demands
made by Japan upon China for the
ceding of territory and other rights.
More than 500 Japanese walters and
cooks in Chinese restaurants have
been summa9ily discharged. Chinese
servants are refusing to work in ho-
tells or homes where japanese are
employed and Chinese merchants Of
Chicago have pledged themselves. it
is said. to purchase no merchandise
from Japanese wholesalers or import
ers.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
HOLD VAN HORNE FUNERAL.
Canadian Railway Builder to BE
Buried in Illinois.

Montreal. Sept. I4-Funeral services
were held here today for the late Sir
William Van Horne, builder Of the Ca
madam Pacific Railway. after which the
remains were shipped to Joliet, Ill, Sir
Williams native town. for burial. The
body was accompanied by A. c. Van
Horne. of Joliet, a brother of the de-
ceased.
crate ever seen here. more than 800
wreaths being received by the Van Horne
family. Many prominent railway men
from the United States were present at
the services.
The Canadian Pacific Railway offices
and station were draped with mourning.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
STEAM PUMP SUIT FAILS.
Judge HOuEh Says Court Has No
JurisdfctfOn in Case.

New York, Sept. 14.-Federal Judge
HouCh today denied the application of
Roger S. Sturgis and other members
of the protective committee of pre-
ferred stockholders Of the International
Steam Pump Company for Intervention
in the foreclosure suit brought by the
Guaranty Trust Company and the
creditors suit brought by William NJ
Conley and others.
Judge Hough said that the court had
no jurisdiction over the cases and that
the petitioners failed to support their
charge of collusion.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
SONG WRITER SORRY.

ReErets Composing 81 Didn't Raise
My Boy" Etc.
New York. Sept 14.-Alfred Bryan
Is sorry now that he wrote that song
Il Didn't Raise My Boy to Be Sol
der" He said SO today
Il have been accused of being un-
said Mr.. Bryan. Il would
rather cut Off my right arm than be
the author Of a song that holds my
country up to ridicule. The song was
written in good faith at the begin
ming of the war and was meant to be
a plea for motherhood against the sud-
den reversion to barbarism among the
nations Of Europe. 1t was not a plea
for peace at any price"
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
BR1TONS LOSE 3s1,9s2 MEN.
Total X ilIed in Battle Only 75,957.
Missing, 54.987.

London. Sept l4-British losses in the
war total Sl,9s2 men. killed. wounded,
and missing. Official announcement to
this effect was made in the House of
Commons this afternoon. This total in
cludes 16.43S officers.
The official statement gave losses as
follows: Killed or died of wounds-of-
fcers. 1866; men. 7O.992; total, 1881
Wounded-officers. 1872: men. 2il, ,OS6;
total. 25l,05S. Missing Officers, I,5Ol; men,
3d. i66: total, -, ,96I
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
DRUNK AND STAYS WOMEN.
Kills Wife and MOther-in-law.
Fatally shoots Self,

Meadville. Pa, Sept. 14.-Deloss W.
Henry, an engineer. shot and killed
his wife and his mother -in-law. Mrs.
Sarah A. Smith. in their home last
evening. and then shot himself. He will
die. Henry, it is said. was crazed with
liquor.
Policemen. the sheriff and two depu-
ties surrounded the house. and after a
wait of nearly half an hour. during
which the bodies of the two women
lay in the back yard. entered the
house. Henry was found dying on a
bed on the second floor.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Covered Vegetable Dishes,
Special, 48c each.

These are Imported English
Porcelain Covered Dishes, and
are very finely decorated. Quite
an extensive assortment of
shapes and patterns. We relieved
the importer of the entire guam
tity, which brought the price so
low. Many OF them regularly
would be marked as much as
$1.75 each.
Fifth foor-G st.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
w;dov Of rs I, Blu,hing Bride.

Patachogue, n. Y. Sept H.-Mrs.
Caroline Green. as. widow. ana
Oscar F. Bird. so. were married mere
TODAY ..My first husband was 80
when he died fve years ago. and I
am getting youngster this time"
said the blushing bride. Il am now
. bird and know have got . per-
feet dove Of peace.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
RICH YOUTH FACES JAIL.
Wife Says 4. w. Cameron Owes
AIins,ny of S2,29I.

New York. Sept. 14.-Alpin W. Cam
eron. son of \. J. Cameron, the mill
lionaire Philadelphia wooden manufac-
turer. is in danger of being committed
to Ludlow street Jail for contempt of
court. Marguerite Stone Cameron. his
wife. alleges he owes her S2,291 ALI
mony.
She separated from him in 1912. and
he agreed to pay her $500 a year.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Russian Hydroplane Shot Down

Berlin (by wireless. Sept. 14.-Several
Russian hydroaeroplanes attacked and
tried to sink a small German cruiser off
Windau this morning. but failed, it is
officially announced. Eight bombs were
dropped. all of which missed. One of the
hydroaeroplanes was shot down and its
two Russian occupants captured.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Serene S. Pratt Dies at 81.

Troy, n. Y. Sept. 14.-Sereno S. Pratt
secretary of the New York Chamber OF
Commerce since 1905. died at the General
Hospital here today following opera tions
necessitated by a complication of dis
eases. Mr.. Pratt was % years old and
was born in Vermont. He had occupied
editorial positions on various financial
and commercial publications here.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Umbrella Jars,
In New Fall Shipment.

Both the Pottery and the
Brass Jars are included in these
new arrivals, and in a greater
variety than we have ever be-
fore shown. Selection is easily
made, whatever ones preference
may be.
Pottery Jars, $1.75 upward.
Brass Jars, $1.95 upward.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Belgium Relief Ship Ashore.

London, Sept. IA steamship fly-
ing the standard of the American
committee for the relief OF Belgium,
has gone ashore and four members
of her crew are missing. This IL be-
lieyed to be the Belgian relief ship
which was reported yesterday to have
been attacked by German subma-
rine.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
FRENCH AEROS BOMB
GERMAN CANTONMENTS
Gallo Artillery Silences Machine
Guns in Tueton
Salients.

Paris, Sept. 14.-French aviators on
the southern front are keeping up
their offensive against the Germans
The important German railway point
of Bensdorf has been bombarded. The
German cantonments at Chatel in the
Argonne forest has also been shelled
from the air These latest attacks by
French airmen were officially an
nounced by the French war office
Bensdorf lies twenty-eight miles
southeast of Metz in Lorraine. 1t is
upon the railway line connecting Metz
with Strassburg and is also on the
railway that reaches from Saar-
bruecken to the French frontier
Chatel lies west of Apremont and
northeast of Binarville.
There was a violent artillery action
throughout the whole of last night at
various points on the front. the war
office reported. The duellins with big
guns was particularly vigorous in
Artois, south of Somme on the Aisne
and on the Marine Canal.
The text Of the official communique
follows:
THE activity of the artillery on the
Artois front continues. To the south
OF the Somme the bombardmert is
being conducted by both sides and is
particularly violent in the environs of
Tilloloy-le leicester and Buevraignes.
Artillery action continues from the
Aisne Canal to the Marne.
Near Sapigneul and Codal. in
Champagne, to the north of the camp
of Chalon and on the western bor-
der of the Argonne, at the forest Of
Montmare, our batteries silenced the
machine guns of the enemy, directing
an efficacious fire upon certain
salients of the German lines.
THE night was calm on the rest
of the front.
"Our aeroplanes bombarded the
branch line station at Bensdorf. near
Morhange, and the cantonments of the
enemy at Chatel, in the Argonne and
at Langemark. to the north of Ypres"
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
BISHOP OF P0GLA DIES.
MEr. RaclcOt Pasxes Away at Hos
pital In Montreal.

Montreal. Sept. 1l-Monsignor Zotique
Racicot. bishop of Pogla and formerly
auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic
diocese of Montrtal. died today at the
Hospice Drapeau, St. Therese. Mgr. Ra-
cicot was horn at Sault au Recolet on
October 13, 1S45. He was ordained In
1870 and in 1905 was appointed bishop
of Pogla.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
Interesting Items in the China and
Glassware Sections.
Earthenware Baking Sets,
Special, 38c set.

Each set consists of three
Dishes, one each size I, s and 9
inch. Rich brown exterior and
smooth, white interior that is so
well finished that it does not
crack or peel. An item that finds
immediate response each lot we
are able to announce.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15
More of the
E. Z. Seal Fruit Jars.

Another shipment to meet the
early fall demand for these Fine
Quality Jars. Made of white
glass. with a glass top that easily
and effectively seals the jar and
avoids all danger of its contents
spelling;
75c and 85c dozen.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

The whole of human progress is
founded on little WANTS, such as you
see in the Want Columns every day"
Dan sayles.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

She claims he has been in default in
payments since last November and
keeping outside the State to evade
service. At present he is living in
RidGewood, n. j.. on an allowance
from his father. Mrs. Cameron today
obtained an order from the Supreme
Court calling upon him to show cause
why he should not be punished for
contempt.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-15

IF man didn't always want some-
thing better than he has. the Want
Columns wouldn't be kept so busy
his needs."-Dan sayles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-16
Interesting News Notes about People
of MISUNDERSTANDING
In Society.

Final arrangements nave peei com
pleted for the euchre party to De
given under the auspices Of theboard
Library for the library's benefit ncAt
Wednesday afternoon in the Audi
toriun of The Wager Apartment.
The ladies q: the head of The affair
ard who have charge OF the aistriou-
ton Of the invitations are Mrs. Sam
uel Monroe, hrs. William 3. SrnooJ,
Miss Lula Smoot, Mrs. Stewart
yamison, Mrs. Thomas Robinson, Ars'
william Boothe, Mrs. Herndon, Mrs.
Mary Powell, Mrs. Robert S. Barrett,
Hrs. George Anderton, Miss Am!sy
Gibson Mrs. Richard Green, and Ars.
Hubert Snowdcn.
Those wishing 20 patronize the
function can obtain cards from any
Of the above named ladies'. A most
soc:ablc entertainment is promised
anda most worthy cause is the 90
iect. Proceeds will be devoted to bet
ter equipment for the free reading
roons Of the library.
The alexandria ASSEMBLY whic1
! last season gave : number Of delight
full dances at the EIk$' Hall have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-16
BROWN EIASC0sERVGEs NEXT WEEK SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Evangelical Meetings Every Night
Except Saturday at 1880
O'clock.

Arrangements for series OF union
evangelist services to be held every
night except Saturday, will commence
on Monday night, at 7:So o'clock, IN
the First Baptist Church. The tol-
lowing congregations and their pas
tors will participate: First bapt.st'
Second Baptist, Trinity Methodist
Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal South
and the Second Presbyterian. Inc
speakers will not be announced. the
ministers alone knowing who will
preach.
The following committee OF laymeA
will have charge of the personal worS'
music and finance: Personal work, j.
M. Saunders, William S Campbell,
Newell S. Grecnaway, and Charles
Pierpoint; music, Henry X. Field, j.
T. Preston, Walter Pierpoint and
George B. Kennedy; finance, sanue!
w. Pitts. F. j. Pollard, Walter Pier
point and w. A. Moore, il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-16
LOOK

There is nothing wonder
iful about a car with magne-
to ignition, electric starter
and lights, de-aountable rims
one-,nan top and clear vision
windshield at $1,000. But
when a car has all these fea-
lures and a host Of others.
plus beauty, power, with the
ability to break all low after
cost or maintenance records
and a selling price Of 5000.
It is one Of the most Won
derful cars in the world
Let us give you a free ride
in tits the 1916 Maxwell.
p. W. HARVEY. Agent.
Phone 235L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-16
MOSEs-ALLIsON WEDDING
Impressive Ceremony At Wythevllle
Last Tuesday Evening.

The Southwest Virginia Enterprise
of Wytheville, gives the following ac-
count Of the Moses-Allison wedding:
On Tuesday evening ct & o'clock,
the Presbyterian Church of Wythe-
vile was the scene nf beautiful wed-
ding, when Miss Lillian Guthrie Al
l;son, daughter of Rev. john L. ana
Mrs. Allison. was led to the altar By
Mr.. Frank Armstrong Moses Of JOHN
son City, Tennessee.
The decorations were n exquisite
taste, the altar banked with ferns and
white chysanthemums arranged very
artistically. Prof. Frank Nelson OF
Knoxville, Tenn, cousin OF the groom
presided at the organ.
In advance Of the maids were the
dover girls. Minerva Allison ana
Rhoda Howard, in lovely white dress
es with pink and blue ribbons, entered
from the annex at the left Of the altar
and met the bridal party at the rear
of the church.
Then the groomsmen entered IN
pairs as did the bridesmaids, FOLLOWED
by the flower girls and grouped them
selves on either side Of the altar
The first two maids entering were
robed in white point-de spri over blue
messaline and the next couple in
white point-dc-spri over PIN; MESA
line all bearing pink chrysanthcmums.
The maids were as follows: Misses
Laura Lee Stanley. Of Norfolk: Laura
Mcclure Allison, Alexandria, sister Of
the bride; Virginia Brown and May
Kent, of Wytheville.
The groomsemcn were:
Messrs. Adam Bowman, j. F. Laake
jr., and William Miller, of Johnson
City, and Earl Y. Warsham, of Knox
vile, Tenn, then the matron OF honor
Mrs. George Ogden Of Knoxville, sis
ter of the groom, handsomely gowned
in cream lace robe over pink tafTeta,
carrying Killarney roses. Miss Mar
tina Allison, maid Of honor, sister OF !
the bride, entered wearing lowered
chiffon over lavender crepe and carry
ing pink Killarney roses.
The bride, in a lovely creation Of
white crepe meteor, her veil being
that of her mothers, caught with OF
ange blossoms and her shower bouquet
of lilies of the valley and BRIDES roses
entered on the arm of her uncle; Mr.
Walter Stanley, Of Norfolk, and was
given in marriage by him, her father
being the officiating minister, assisted
by Rev. J. A. Gray. OF Wythavi!lc, u
the altar she met the groom and his
best man, Mr.. Geo Ogden Of Knox
lille. The impressive ring ceremony
being used.
Immediately following the cere-
nony delightful reception was given
1t the beautiful summer home Of the i
,ride's parents which was decorated
N ferns and cut flowers i
Tie brides cake was cut later in
he evening. Miss Laura Stanley get
ing the ring and Mrs. Ogden the
The brides bouquet was
aught by Miss Martha Allison. L
A large and costly collection Of wed- !
ling gifts attested the popularity Of
he young couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses LETT on the I
Memphis Special, for New York and /
thence by water to Jackson
lille, Fla, before returning to John- 4
on City, Tennessee, where they VIII
make their future home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-16
EEK IS EDISON WEEK


Il. is Edison Day, but the
ai is being celebrated next
ghout the country as Edi-
COMMUNICATING the cora
Il. Edison's rebuilding his
ant at Orange. \. j.,
destroyed last December
ard which is now turning cut larger
quantities Tran ever Of his favorite in
ventions, The Diamond Disc Phono-
graph.
The Edison music shop here is
now located at Z. L. Knight ard
Sons 621 G25 King Street, and spec
cial concerts will be given there TO-
lict and every day aad evening dur
ing Edison Wee.
All music lovers who register du"-
ing Edison wce!: viii receive By
mali from NJ Edison, souvenir
brochure 'IEdison's Life and lis Fave
rte invention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-16

ancos Moore. of Charles
ia, is spending the week
Mss Anne Lewis Jones IA
Get.