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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24
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The Virginia Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, in session IN
Lynchburg, elected yesterday the fol-
lowing officers. President, Mrs. Sara
H. Hoge, Lincoln; vice-president ano
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lillian
A. Shepherd, Norfolk; recording Sec
rotary; Mrs. Faith T.. Perrot, Mar
tinsVille, and treasurer, Mrs. Effie b.
Clement, Centralia.
Thomas Fortune Ryan of Virginia
and New York will have to pay to the
state of Virginia every cent OF omit
ted taxes for past years. This will ag-
gregate a total of more than ST.
100000. Attorney General Pollard has
been informed that an offer on the
part of Mr.. Ryan to pay Sl,OO0,ooO
has been made, but he declared yes
terday' that under no circumstances
would he permit such settlement to
be made.
Captain Smellie, of the British
steamer Crosby, has filed with thu
British consul at Newport News, a
statement to the effect that he wit
messed the sinking Of the Allan liner
Hesperian, and that it was done by a
torpedo fired from a German subma-
rine. He says the same submarine
gave chase to the Crosby, and that
only by putting on full steam and
steering a zigzag course in the dark
ness was he able to escape.
The first complete department OF
journalism in the South has been es-
tablished this season at the Univer-
sity of Virginia, under the direction
of Prof. Leon R. Whipple, of Rich
mond. Practical courses in news writ.
ing, advertising, publicity, editorial
writing and history of the press will
be given. Actual writing and editing
Of news will done by students for
the Charlottesville Progress. Twenty
students from Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, Georgia, and other
Southern States have enrolled in the
course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

The body of Charles Dellehay, So
wears old, manager of the Majestic
Theater at Ellsworth, Mimi, was
found Yesterday in a clump of willow
near Ellsworth. Dellehay had not
been seen since Wednesday night. He
was killed while returning TO his
home with the night receipts of the
theater in his pocket, about $500.
When the body was found the hands
were tied tightly behind his back.
His head had been crushed with g.
fott piece of gas pipe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

White House officials denied yes
terday report that the President
had decided to call special session
of the Senate for October 10. 1t was
said that the President has not made
I'D his mind as to whether special
session is to be called.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

Two German aeroplanes violated
Swiss neutrality on Tuesday by fly,
ling over Swiss soil, The aeroplanes
were returning from France. They
flew over Couragevay and dropped a
bomb which fell forty yards from q
farm house.
A new army of 10000 men has
it is said been sent to the assistance
of the allied forces at the Dardanel-
lies. The reinforcements for the
French and British forces have land
ed at Murdros, on Lemnos Island IN
the Aegean Sea.
Annoyed by gang Of small boys
playing about Norristown, Pa, fac
tory where he was Waterman, Jacob
Lewis, aged 65, fired revolver into
the crowd, the shot striking 1O-year-
cid George Hathaway. The boy is in a
serious condition.
White House officials denied yes
terday report that the President
had decided to call special session
of the Senate for October 10. 1t was
said that the President has not made
I'D his mind as to whether special
session is to be called.
Harold M. Swing, rs, salesman,
connected with the Lansing Hardware
Company, of Scranton, Pa, was IN
stantly killed early yesterday near
New Oxford when his automobile
plunged over an embankment, pin
ming him underneath the wreckage.
William Howard Taft is not an as
rirant for the Republican presiden-
tial nomination in. 1916, Henry Wal
tiers Taft said yesterday in San An
tonic, Tex. The former Presidents
brother said he had talked with the
former President in California, and
felt confident he would resist any
overtures to become the Republican
nominee.
Three children, aged l, a, and Z
years, of Joseph Szencsoik were SUI
located yesterday in Dayton, Ohio,
when fire damaged their home while
their mother was absent on an err
rand. The mother locked the house
before she left and the police believe
the children started the fire by play
ing with matches. A fourth child es-
capped.
An indictment charging the Rev.
L. NJ. Lesches with assault in the
first degree was returned yesterday In
Winona, MINI. On August 81 last
Father Lesches shot Bishop P. R.
Reffron. of the Winona Catholic do
cese, whom he accused of having re-
fused to give him an appointment.
Bishop Hebron has almost recover
ed from wounds inflicted by the priest.
An indictment for murder in the
first degree was returned by the
grand jury in New York yesterday
against Owney Talas, nall boy en-
ployed by Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, a
wealthy widow who was robbed and
murdered in her home on the night
CT September s. Talas is alleged to
have admitted into her home the men
who committed the crime. These men,
three in number, are still at large.
Physicians VINO ATTENDED Evelyn ..
Fuller, of Washington, D. c., Lee
land Stanford, Jr., University fresh
man, who died Wednesday night at
that institution said today that death
resulted from injuries received in a
class rush September 8. He was the
son of T. J. D. Fuller, architect, OF
Washington, D. C. This is the second
death to result from class rushes
since the establishment of the uni
,ersity.
Harry S. Bradley, defaulting mail
teller of the Merchants National Bank
of New York, was a victim of sharp
crc Oh tho Re]rnnth Park race track
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

Trapped by flames which enveloped
their home while their mother was
calling on neighbor four children of
Daniel Kish were burned to death
Yesterday in Large, Pa. The mother
returned in time to find entrance to
the dwelling cut off by the fire and
was seriously injured while trying to
force her way through window. the
bodies of the children, who ranged in
age from 2 to 6 years, were found
near the beds from which they had
been reused by the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

New York, Baltimore, Washington
and other cities were present, Ser,
vices we're held in Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church by the Rev. DR..
William D. Smith. Burial was lin
Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

Three children, aged l, a, and Z
years, of Joseph Szencsoik were SUI
located yesterday in Dayton, Ohio,
when fire damaged their home while
their mother was absent on an err
rand. The mother locked the house
before she left and the police believe
the children started the fire by play
ing with matches. A fourth child es-
capped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

Harold M. Swing, rs, salesman.
connected with the Lansing Hardware
Company, of Scranton, Pa, was IN
stantly killed early yesterday near
New Oxford when his automobile
plunged over an embankment, pin
ming him underneath the wreckage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

William Howard Taft is not an as
rirant for the Republican presiden-
tial nomination in 1915, s.. Henry Wal Wa
tiers Taft said yesterday in San An
tonic, Tex. The former Presidents
brother said he had talked with the
former President in California, and
felt confident he would resist any
overtures to become the Republican
nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-24

An indictment charging the Rev
L. NJ. Lesches with assault in the
first degree was returned yesterday In
Winona, MINI. On August 81 last
Father Lesches shot Bishop P. R.
Reffron. of the Winona Catholic do
cese, whom he accused of having re-
fused to give him an appointment
Bishop Hebron has almost recover
ed from wounds inflicted by the priest
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEVER|SH
IF CONST|PATED
Look at tongue Then give
fruit laxative for StOm-
ach, liver, bowels.
"California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm children and
they love it.

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels. which become clogged up with
waste. liver get sluggish: stomach sour.
sour.
Look at the tongue. mother. II
coated. or your child In listless. cross,
feverish. breath bad, restless. doesn't
eat heartily. full of cold or has sore
throat or any other children's ailment.
give a teaspoonful OF "California Syr-
up OF Figs" then don't worry. because
1t is perfectly harmless. and in II few
hours all this constipation poison. sour
bile and fermenting waste will gently
move out OF the bowels. and you have
u well. playful child again. thor
ough inside clea nsing' II ofttimes all
that II necessary. II should be tho
first treatment given In any sickness
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
of "California Syrup OF Figs" which
has full directions for babies. chill
dren OF all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Look
carefully and see that II Is made by
the "California Fig Syrup Company"
-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
A SPOONFUL OF
SALTS RELIEVES
ACHING KIDNEYS
We eat too much meat,
which clogs Kidneys, says
noted authority.
If back hurts or Bladder both
ers, stop all meat for
a while.

When you wake up with backache and
dull misery In the kidney region 1t gen
orally means you have been eating too
much meat, says well-known authori-
ty. Meat forms uric acid which over
works the kidneys In their effort to litter
II from the blood and they become sort
OF paralyZed and lOggy. when your kid
neys get sluggish and clog you must re-
lleVe them, like you relieve your bowels:
removing all the bodys urlnous waste
else you have baCkaChe, sick headache
dizzy spells. your stomach sours, tongue
Is coated, and when the weather Is bad
you have rheumatic twnges The urine
IL cloudy, full of sediment, channels
often get sore, water scalds. and you
are obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night.
Either consult "A good, reliable Dhysi-
clan at once or get from your pharma-
cist about four ounces Of Jad Salts: take
a tablespoonful in IA glass of water be-
fore breakfast for a few days and YOUR
kidneys will then acN fine. This famous
salts Is made from the acid of cranes
and lemon juice, combined with lthia.
and has been used for generations to
clean and stimulate sluggish kidneys,
also to neutralize acids In the urine so
It no longer irritates, thus ending blad-
der weakness.
Jad Salts is a life saver for regular
meat caters. 1t Is inexpensive, cannot
injure and makes a delightful, effer-
vsscent lithia-wster drink.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12

base more than once. Cravnih drew n
walk In tho first game. aud Luderus
singled In the same argument. Cravath
has struck out three times and Luderus
four. Three Of the latter's whiff out
came yesterday.
The Phillies must win today to have
look In.
The Phils truly don't appear to have
much left. Alexander was their all.
Alexander was beaten.
On the other paw, Boston has every
thing left. The series now stands two
and one. ana either Shore or Foster Ia
a heavy fayorIte over the doubtful
George Chalmers. II Shore pitches to-
day. Foster, who held the pills to
three hits and won his game Saturday.
Will go against them at Philadelphia
tomorrow.
Betting today was to on the sox
to take the series. and some frenzied
Boston partisans were Offering to
that their heroes take the next two
games-today's and tomorrow's.
Holiday crowds from the many sur
rounding suburbs poured into Boston
by the thousands all forenoon. Down
mobiles. while railroad and interurban n
stations were jammed to the point of
suffocation.
Columbus discovered America on this
date. but Boston didn't think nearly as
much OF that fact as II did OF the dis
covery made by the Red Sox yesterday
that Grover Cleveland Alexander would
succumb under an avalanche OF base
wallops.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
WORK ON SANCTUARY
AT.CATHEDRAL BEGUN Il !.

Promise that the first section Of the
great Cathedral of ~. icter ana
Paul on Mt. ST. Adams VIII pe
completed In two years was madc AT
the ceremony Of ground breaking Tor
the main sanctuary which was conduct-
ed yesterday afternoon by churc, dig
nitarics under the direction OF BISHOP
Harding and Canon DeVrics. cf the
Episcopal diocese OF Washington.
The cornerstone Of the main sanctn-
ary where the high altar "a to DC
placed, was laid three years ago. but
the ceremony OF ground brcaking'
which was held yesterday. war delay :
ed. Within the last year bequest
Of $4,000. provided In the will or the
late Mrs. Percy X. Pyne. Of New YORK.
was received from her daughter. Mrs.
Archibald ID. Russell, and the services
yesterday. on the birthday anniversary
OF Mra. Pyne. were the result.
The service was held In the open air
on the east side OF the south porch OF
the bethlehem Chapel. The choir. led
by Edgar Priest. presented a special
musical program. Addresses were made
by Bishop Harding and Canon DeYries
The church dignitaries present included
Lewis X. Levering, OF st. Adams, and
the Rev. Christopher p, Sparling, OF
81. JChn's, Georgetown. and otneis. BOYS
and girls from the Cathedral schools
and several members OF the board OF
trustees were also present.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
French Repulse Fierce
Attacks Near Souchez
And On La Folie Heights

PARIS. Oct l2.-Hard lighting emo
tinued throughout Monday night before
the trenches taken by the French earlier
in the day northeast OF souchez. and on
La Folie heights. today's official COM
muniQue announced.
There was also violent lombard
nent In the Reillon -Ancerviller region.
The French held all they had gained.
Consolidation of the preceding
weeks successes was the object OF
French operations against the Germans
between October 3 and 8, explained the
weekly review issued by the war office
today.
The Germans. 1t was said. were dis
heartened by the check they had suf-
Tered. Their attempts to recover lost
ground failed. with very heavy
losses" and both British and French
are declared to have made further
progress.
French successes were all the great
er. said the review. because the Ger-'
mans knew they were to be attempted
and the orders Issued to the German
commanders showed the methods of
resistance planned. The Kaiser's
forces in the western theater were
said to have been helped by troops
brought from Russia.
German prisoners were declared to
have been taken in the Artois and
champagne representing ninety-twU
infantry regiments.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
What to Eat and
Prevent INDIGESTION

Indigestion and practically n | forms OF
stomach trouble are. nine times out Of
ten. due to scidty. therefore stomach
sufferers should. Whenever pOsS bic.
avoid eating food that is acid In its
nature. or ahich by chemical action
IN the stomach develops acidity. Those
sufferers who have been obliged to ex-
clude from their Diet all starchy. sweet
or fatty food and are trying to keep up
a miserable existence on gluten prod
ucts should try IA meal OF any Ioou or
foods In moderate amount. taking i'm
medlatelv afterwards q teaspoonfui OF
bisurated magnesia In a little hot or
cold water. This Will neutralIze any acid
which may be present. or which may be
formed. and instead OF the usual feeling
OF uneasIness and fullness. you will find
that your food agrees with you perfect
". Bisurated magnesia is doubtless the
best corrective and antacid known. 1t
has direct action on the stomach: but
by neutralizing the acidity of the food
contents. and thus removing the source
OF the acid irritation which inflames the
delicate stomach lining. It does more
than could be possibly done bv any
drug or medicine. DO not dose an in
famed and irritated stomach with
drugs. but get rid of the acd-the cause
OF all the trouble. Get a little bisurated
magnesia from your druggist. eat what
you want at your next meal. take some
OF the olsurated magnesia as directed
above. and note remarkable resultA
--Advt
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
ROumania "AlmOSt Unit"
For Joining the Allies;
Mobilization Is Rushed

PARIS. Oct. 1.-THE Bulgarians have
penetrated Serbia at Zaitchar, accord
ing to reliable information today.
I'VE Roumanian army is mobflizing
rapidly. according to reliable informa-
ton from Bucharest. Advices today
described the people as almost unani-
nous for Joining the allies. Many lead
ing men were said to be urging the
step. and strong hopes were felt here
that the government. though unwilling.
will be forced to comply.
The Echo De Paris processes to have
positive Information that Roumania will
Join the allies, but says 1t has not been
decided Just when.
Three days desperate fighting be-
tween Austro- Germans anu Serbians
about Belgrade had occurred up to sun
day night. according to Nish dis
eatch to the Matin today.
1t was admitted that the invaders
were advancing steadily. despite the
Serbians' muraerous fire from the hills
which overlook the formers path OH
both sides. At the time the dispatch
was filed, however. 1t was said "A Ser
bian advantage had been gained at one
point. the Austro- Germans being thrown
- back Oh IA BelSraue suuurD caiieu Great
Natchar. where fierce light was pro-
gressing-
The German claim that the invaders
tried to spare Belgrade was denied. In
stead. 1t was asserted their artillery
wrecked all sorts of buildings including
hospitals. and that many civilians were
buried In the ruins.
British and French gunners who help
ed the Serbians were reported to have
damaged the German forces heavily.
they also sank two Austrian monitors
in the Danube.
That the Germans in the Dvinsk, Rus
sia, region have ceased their offensive
and seem to be trying only to hold their
own was indicated by reports from the
eastern war theater today. 1t was be-
heved troop withdra walls for the Serbian
invasion caused this inactivity.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
Several Petty Thefts
Reported to Police

Several petty thefts were reported to
Police Headquarters today. A pocket
book containing a small sum OF money
was taken from the home Of william II.
Richardson. $40 o street northwest.
some time yesterday afternoon. a dupli-
cate key being used to make entrance.
George W Raybold of 3ll Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. reported that
his house had been entered sunday
afternoon through rear window. and
that S435 had been stolen.
The police have also been asked to
look for a ring Of odd Fellow design
marked with the degrees Of the order
which George p. Brennan. OF the u. s.
:. Mayfiower. reported was stolen from
him Yesterday.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
Russians Break Enemy's
Front At Strypa, Taking
1000 Men, 60 Officers

PETROGRAD. Oct. 12.-The Russians
have broken the enemy's front at
Strypa. capturing 1900 men. sixty Of
fcers four cannon. and ten Maxims
and are following up their success. II
was officially announced today.
A semi-official denial OF the German
charge that the Russians drove crowds
OF civilians, including women and chill
dren. In front of the German lines to
shield themselves. was issued here to-
day. On the contrary. 1t was said to be
clear from Marshal Won Mackensen's
report that the Germans shot women
and children who probably were fol-
lowing the retreating Russian troops.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE.
High tide at 1920 n. m. and 1912 p. m.
Low tide at i:39 n. IN. and 4 40 y. m.
sun TABLE.
Sun rose at...,6:06 Sun sets at....5:27
kLight automobile lamps at sos D. m.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12

LONDON, Oct. l2.-Steady French
gains In the Artois and Champagne
were reported from Paris today.
North of Tahure, they We're described
Hs forging slowly In the direction or
tine Germans desperately defended rail-
road supply line.
The l<aiser's artillery Is pounding the
new positions furiously. but with no
effect beyond eiiciting a heavy return
nre, the Paris report asserts.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12

selves into the Danube in their flight.
Dedijonte. which the invaders cap
tn'ed. was retaken by the Serbian'.
All Austro-German attacks along
the Save and Drins rivers were re.
pulsed. Even in Belgrade's neighbor-
hood the invaders were. meeting hot
resistance. The suburb Of Great Vat
-,;ar remained In Serbian hands de-
spite repeated heavy Austrian Ger
man attacks.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
REPLICA OF SCHOOL
Community ON
EXHIBITION
Model Of Educational Buildings
Of National School OF Domes-
tic Arts and Science A
Perfect One.

A model. accurate to the smallest de-
tail Of the eleven buildings OF the
National School OF Domestic Arts and
Sciences soon to be erected on the site
OF the old Barber estate In George
town. Is now on exhibition daily from 3
to y. m. at the administration build
ing of the school. 1853 Rhode Island
avenue. for the remainder OF this week.
This model IL rema rka BILE for its por-
trayal of the schools future location.
which amounts to a veritable com
munity in itself-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
Cat Saves Fireman.

MIDDI.ETOWN. n. r.. Oct. l2.--At q
fire here Orin G. Lewis. u fireman. who
vas overcome by the smoke. would
have lost his life but for the cry Of 4
cat. Unaware that Lewis WAS In the
building. Chief Itigham heard "A cat cry.
and. going back. found Lewis uncon
scious IN the darkness.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
Prince of Wales Car
Destroyed By a She'll
And His Driver Killed

LONDON. Oct. l2.-Alighting from his
automobile to inspect certain trenches
ON the British front IN northern France,
the Prince of Wales returned shortly
to find the machine blown up by shell
and the chauffeur killed. according to
the Sheffield Telegraph. quoting from
a soldiers letter.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumba-Fair and warmer tonight; We'd
nesday partly cloudy; gentle to moder-
ate southerly winds.
aryland-Fair tonight; warmer in
west portion; Wednesday partly cloudy !;
moderate southorly winds.
Nirginia-fair tonight: warmer in in
terror: Wednesday partly cloudy: moder-
ate southeast to south winds.
The Washington times., 1915-10-12
Berlin Claims Capture
Of Danubian Town and
Point in DvinSk Region

BERLIN (Via London), Oct. 12-Cap-
ture by the Austro-Germans Of the
Serbian Danube river town of Semen
dria was announced officially today.
"Our Balkan advance Is making good
progress announced the war office OF
the Serbian campaign.
The German capture OF nluxt, in the
Dvinsk region. from the Russians, was
officially announced.