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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
BENEDICTION ON WHITE LOT
Three Hundred Members of Holy
Name Society of Alexandria
Will Attend.

Approximately $4,000 persons are
expected to attend benediction on the
White Lot in Washington, next Sun
day afternoon following a parade OF
the Baltimore and Washington men,
bers of the Holy Name Society up
Pennsylvania avenue. The marchers
will be reviewed by the papal dele
gate to the United States, Right Rev.
John Bonzano, and other dignataries
of the Catholic church, from a stand
at Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
Three hundred members of the Holy
Name Society Of Alexandria are eX-
pected to take part in the parade.
The final arrangements were made
last night at meeting of that or
ganization in the Young Mems Sodali'
ty Lyceum Hall. The members will be
accompanied by the Holy Name Band,
of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
.LUXEMBURG BOMBARDED
French Airmen Drop Explosives or
City Chosen as kaiser's Head
e.. quarters.

Berlin, Oct. - According to a
statement issued by the German War
Office, French airmen flew over Lux
emburg yesterday, and dropped bombs
killing four persons, including a shop
girl. The statement says:
yesterday, bombs were dropped
by French aviators or the neutral city
of Luxembourg: Two Luxembourg sol
diers, one workman and one shopgirl
were wounded"
A dispatch from Amsterdam on
September 81 stated that Emperor
William intended to remove his head
quarters to Luxembourg, and that in
structions had been give for the trans.
fer.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
which German troops passed through
on their way to attack the French
coircident upon the outbreak of the
war, is close to the fighting line at
a crucial point on the western front
The city of Luxembourg. the capital
of the grand duchy, is hardly more
than so miles in a direct line from
Verdun. at which the armies of the
German Crown Prince have been driv,
ing at intervals for many months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
DEATH SUPPLANTS NUPrlALS
Mystifes Physicians Till Insects Bite
is Discovered.

New York, Oct. An a strange
manner death befall Miss Claire Bur-
nette Hallock, of Smithtown Branch,
l.. l.. granddaughter Of Alanson Hall
ock, Democratic leader of ;hat section.
She was to have been married Tucst
dav noon at the home Of her mother,
Mrs. Anna B. Hal!ocH, to George
Louis, Jr., a bank clerk, of Brooklyn
She died Wednesday night in DR.,
Ross sanitarium at Brentwood. her
distraught finance knceling at her
bedside. 1t was a time when they had
expected to be on their honeymoon to
Bermuda.
The cause Of Miss Hallock's illness
mvstified Dr.. Turrell, the family ply
sician and DR.. Ross. Finally they
found small red mark on the back
of her neck that led to an explanation
The physicians announced that she
died of anthrax, splcnic fever caus.
ed by the bite of an insect. The dis.
ease is rare here, hut common in cat,
tle-raising lands of Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
AIRSHIP ALSACE CAUGHT
Germans Get One of Largest And
Most Powerful French Dirigi-
bles After Attack.

Berlin, Oct. 4-Capture by the Ger
mans of the French airship Alsace i:
announced by the War Office. The an
nouncement follows:
'The enemy repeated his aerial at
tacks on'Laon and Vouziers. At botl
places several civilians again fell vic
tins to the bomb droppers.
an the Rethel district the French
airship Alsace was forced to make :
landing and the crew was taken prls.
oner."
The French airship Alsace was one
of the largest and most powerful! il
the service of that country. 1t was ;
dirigible of type developed since
the war began.
A French War Office statement is'
sued October / stated that the pre-,
ceding night it bombarded the juno
ton of Amagne Lucquy and the sta
tions of Attigny and Vouziers.
The airship was shelled all along
it's journey, but returned safely to its
base, having been hit by only a fe"
splinters of shells, which caused nc
damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
THE LATE MICHAEL 1GOE
rish Newspaper Pays Tribute to
Memory of Late Resident

The Longford. Ireland, Leader of
September II says:
The sympathy of everybody in the
own and County of Longford will 60
.ut to- Mr.. Peter Igoe, county Couni-
.ilnnan. on the occasion oftthe death
If his brtther1 Mr. Michael lgoe.
which occurred on the 4th August, at
Nexandria. Virginia, U. S. "A, where
,e had been resident for Al years.
lmongsth his neighbours SOUR popu-
OF. townsman+ and County Council
representative is esteemed and honor
d here. Mr.. Michael 1goe was the
'ldest brother of the family. and IN
lis youthful days, when the great
Tenian movement was in full swing
1e was leader Of the movement lr
County Roscommon, and when mat
ers came to head and the move
nent met with defeat in its main
,bject of freeing Ireland, he was one
,f those who had to flee from their
iat;ve land to the hospitable shores
e America. He revisited this coun.
ry about twenty years ago, and
many people in this town remember
veil his genial and good natured man.
Ter during the time he spent here
Ie was truly a splendid type of pat
lotto and freedom loving Irishman,
md we join with his many friends
md relatives in praying: May the
ord have mercy on his soul.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
THREE IN JITNEY KILLED
BaltimOrcans Lose Life in Cecil C0un
ty When Train Crashes
Into Bus.

Baltimore. Oct. 4-'Three men were
killed last night at crossing Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Les
lie, near Northeast, Cecil county
when jitney bus in which they were
riding plunged into the New York
Chicago express, which is due in this
city at 10.45 o'clock.
There were marks of, Identification
: on one of the men only. an automo-
bile drivers card and license permit,
IN the name Of: Elmer Gassaway, 240S
Orleans street. ~
One of the. other two men wore on
,ly trousers and shirt and the third
wore also a vest. The body of the
man who is believed to be Gassaway,
was brought to. Camden Station on
the traip which caused his: death. The
other two. were left for the coroner
at Eesiie.
The accident happened at 9:5S
o'clock, when the train was speeding
along at almost full power. The heavy
train had gained impetus and was
crossing roadway directly beside
Leslie station when the crash came.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
French Repulse Four Ter.
rife Dashes Of the Ger
man Forces
BOMBARD REAR LINES
German Blockhouse and Entrench-
ments South of Giyenchy Forest
Taken by The French.

Paris, Oct. 4-Thc repulse OF four
German attempts to retake lost tren-
ches between Souchez and the woods
of Givenchy and of similar attack
TO the north of Mespil are reported
in the official statement given out by
the war office. The communication al
so says that the Germans bombarded
the rear of the French lines in the
valley of the Suippes with asphyxiat-
ing shells and that the French artil-
lery on it's part reduced several OF
the enemS's batteries to silence. Else
where the night was calm. The text OF
the communication follows:
"Between Souchez and the woods
Of Givenchy the enemy attempted IN
four hand-grenade assaults to retake
some portions of the trenches ne had
lost. He was everywhere repulsed.
'In the Champagne German coun-
ter-attack against the positions which,
we conquered on October !, to the
north of Mespil was likewise thrown
back.
"The enemy bombarded the rear Of
our front, particularly in the valley
of the Suippes continuously with as
phyxiating shells. Our artillery took
the opposing batteries to task and re-
duced number of them to silence"
The official communication records
the continuance Of heavy lombard
ments, the capture by the French OF
= German blockhouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
DIES IN DOUBLE SUICIDE
Man Deserts Para'yzed Wife Mate
Left III Husband and Both
Families Destitute.

EaSton, Pa, Oct. 4-Charles Heck
man, aged 80, and Mrs. Nelson Davis,
aged 30, who eloped from Easton,
eight days ago, and went to Wilkes
Barre, drank carbolic acid in a hotel
in that city early yesterday morning,
and when both were taken to the CITY
hospital the woman died. Heckman's
condition is critical.
Hickman deserted paraIyZed wife.
who is u years his senior, and two
little children, while Mrs. Davis left
behind her husband, who has been
confined to his home for eight weeks
with IN injury sustained at his work.
and three children. the eldest nine
years old
Hickman, who was employed in
power station, reported off about 10
days ago and began drinking. Then
he met Mrs. Davis, Before disappear
ing he took $50 from his sick wife,
leaving her penniless.: 'ss'#
Since the accident to Davis, his
family has been practically destitute.
The only money they have had was
what Mrs. Davis earned working for
her neighbors.
1t is thought that she tired of the
drudgery, and when she met Heck
man and he invited her to elope with
him, she readily consented. Before
leaving Easton. the couple drank
heavily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
Much Damage Done Along
Southern Pacific in
Nebraska
PANIC AMONG PEOPLE
Walls of Buildings Cracked and Scve-
raj Railroad Water Tanks Topple
From High Supports

Inlay, New, Oct. A Much dam
age was done by earthquake shocks
Saturday night for 100 miles along
the Southern Pacific Railroad, it was
learned. Several railroad water tanks
Soppled from their high supports and
0nc at Lovelocks crushed the end Of
I dwelling.
People fled from their homes in
night clothing at many places. Walls
IF three brick buildings at Loveloci;
we're cracked.
Slow orders were issued to all
trains when the third tremor was felt
1t J. o'clock last night. One approach
TO railroad bridge at Golconda, Nev,
sank five inches.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct PROF.
=. X. Fov, seologist of the Univer-
sty Of Utah. said a slip of WasatcIl
Fault, extending about $50 miles north
md south along the Wasatch Noun
aims Of Utah. caused the third and
most violent shock Saturday. This
hook threw the stylus of the seis-
drum, putting the instrument out OF
mograph against the fange of the
service.
San Francisco, Oct. 4-There were
10 further seismic disturbances today
is 4 result. Yesterday of a series of
earthquakes believed to have original
cd in the Wasatch Fault, underlying
The Wasatch Mountains, IN Utah.
The severcst shock was at 1856
Saturday night. The Guakes were felt
in Utah, Nevada. California, Oregon
and Idaho,
So violent were the tremors in Ne
vada that railroad water tanks along
the Southern Pacific were thrown
down. -
At Baker, Ore. and at Sacramento
and Fresno, Cal, buildings swayed
and residents rushed into the streets.
The disturbances reached as far north
rs Victoria, B. c., In San Francisco
the shocks were barely perceptible.
New York, Oct. 4 The, seisno-
graph at Fordham University here re.
corded earthquakes, apparently 1000
miles distant. at Q o'clock Saturday
0ight, and again at 2 o'clock yester-
day morning. The first shock was
slight, but the one this morning was
heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
THE ELks PROGRAMME
Program Tuesday, October 5th

Propram- Tuesday, October 5th
| 9:10 A. M.-Arrival and registra
lion of delegates and visitors at Elks
Home cornor Of Prince and Roya
J streets.
1890 A. NJ. Opening of Conven
ton in Elks Auditorium.
Invocation by the Rev. Edgar Car
penter, state chaplain.
Welcome on behalf of the cit!
Of Alexandria by Hon. Thomas A
Fisher, of Alexandria Lodge, No. 75S
Welcome on behalf Of Alexandra
Lodge Of Elks, by Hon. Charles c.
Carlin, past exalted ruler of .Aex.
andria Lodge of Elks.
Response by the State President.
HOO A. M.-Business session OF
the association, Elks Lodge room.
100 P. M.-Leave in special cars
for Mt. Vernon, the home of George
Washington.
40 P. M.-Luncheon at the Mt
Vernon Cafe.
2:3O P M.-Visit to Mt. Vernon
Mansion and grounds.
4:3O P. M.-Return to Alexandria
special cars.
$50 p M.-Social session in Elks'
Auditorium.
HOO ?. NJ Eleven o'clock toast.
1880 P. M.-Athletic carnival for
Elks only.
Program. Wednesday, October 6
1880 A. M.-Business session of
he association, Elks Lodge room.
loo 2. M.-Luncheon. Elks' rath-
skeller.
200 P. M.-Automobile trip to
Washington and suburbs.
$3.50 P. M.-American League base
all game, Washington VS. Philadel-
phia.
500 P. M.-Visit to Washington
Lodge No. ID B. P. O. f.
900 P. M.-Oyster Roast rendered
by Washington Lodge.
Program, Thursday, October 7.
1890 A. NJ. Business session Of the
association.
l1:OO A. M.-Contest of lodge for
state trophy for the best degree team
100 P. M-Luncheon, Elks rath
keller.
S:UG ?. M.-.AutomGpile trips and
oat trips to near by points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
ARABIC CASE is
AGAIN TO FRONT
Controversy Threatens to
Precipitate New Ger
man Crisis i.
OBSTACLE TO PEACE
Eventual Adjustment Expected, But
BernstorF's Communication is Un-
satisfactory.

Washington, Oct. A. The Arabic
case continues to cause anxiety be-
tween the United States and Germany
Unless the two governments can
arrive at better understanding on
this controversy, there still is dang
er of trouble of a serious sort. The
specter of a break in relations is
hanging over the situation again.
1t is believed here that an adjust
ment will eventually be reached.
However, the note which was handed
% Secretary Lansing by Ambassador
Won Bernstorff Saturday has not suf-
feed to smooth things over.
This became clear after 4 confer
ence between President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing last night.
Another conference will be held in
Washington soon between the ambas-
sador and Secretary Lansing. Hope
is entertained that much may be done
then to clear up the controversy.
A promising phase Of the situation
in fact, the most promising one
5 that Germany of late has been OBJ
serving the requirements Of interna-
tional law in submarine war. More
over, there has been little submarine
activity, though this is supposed to be
only a temporary lull.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff, who is
said to be clothed with large powers
in the negotiations, takes an optimis-
tic view, but this is not reflected
among American officials. The latest
German note does not bring about an
impasse and leaves the way open to
further negotiations, and in this fact
promise is seen for a settlement.
Germany wants to arbitrate the
whole question of liability. In her
former note, Germany said she was
not prepared to admit liability even
if the submarine commander were
mistaken. The United States insists
that arbitration can reach only the
amount Of liability after liability is
admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
HlNDENBURG HALTED
Prince Leopold's Attack on Minsk AL
so at Standstill

London, Oct. A. Gen. Won Llnsneer
alone of the Teuton commanders Is
pushing ahead in the east ana ms
gains are trivial, compared to the
former Austro- German operations III
this territory. He has succeeded III
driving the Russians across hofmlh
prook north of Czernysz. capturing
2,4O0 prisoners.
The advance Of Won Hindenburg on
Dvinsk has apparently come to a 1ull
halt, while his movement and that OF
Prince Leopold against Minsk also
are at a standstill, In fact, the Rus
slams appear to have wrested the OIL
fensive away from the Teutons and
to be delivering vigorous attacks,
which in places have been successful
in territorial gains.
1t is believed by military critics
here that Won Hindenburg IS re-.
grouping his armies and outstanding
This supplies in preparation Tor a
supreme assault on Dvinsk before
winter brings halt in operations.
The huge demands for shells IN the
west has served to curtall linden
5urg's supply, while his armies are
believed to have been drained to
meet the demands. Of the French
front. On the other hand, it is hellev-
I'd number of Russian troops also
nave been withdrawn because Of the
Bulgarian menace in the Balkans, and
held in readiness to strike at Bui-
saria, if she declares for the central
powers.
Petrograd dispatches express op-
,imism over the situation 'around
Ovinsk and it is freely predicted that
.hc Russians will be able to hold the
.ity, although there still is danger
,f development in the German opera
ions to the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
GERMANS FALL INTO TRAP.
French Cut Their Way Through
=. %. Trapped Foe. 49,,

Paris, Oct. 4-By their methods OF
preparation and attack the French
kept their losses in Champagne down
to "a remarkably*low figure. The
French tactics and STRATEGY in at
tack completely deceived the Germans
and thereby greatly increased the
German losses. . 5
The French Lines swept forward
with tremendous 'gusto: to point
where they seemingly were brought
to: a halt by the German resistance.
The Fremhs center slowly gave
ground.
Meanwhile the wings held. As the
center fell back the Germans pressed
forward their counter attack hoping
to calt the French line and turn defeat
into victory. :: =
But as soon-as the Germans were
drawn we'll into the trap the French
surged forward again all along the
line and waded into the Germans from
three sides with bayonets.',,
The Germans were caught in the
mass, and the slaughter went on un-
til the men sickened Of the work. The
French literally cut their way through
the trapped German army corps.
Paris, Oct Allow 5000 Germans
were exterminated in one Of the many
groves in which the fighting in Cham
payne centered last week., lis descrlb'
ed in story told by wounded Off
Ger. He said.
"While retreating under heavy FIRE
:, body of 5000 Germans sought shell
ter in thicket, Our general sent out
Il flag bearer with Instructions to in,
vite the enemy to surrender.
"The German commander proudly
refused. Immediately our 75's got
busy and very soon, tree branches
limbs and heads danced madly, in the
sir above, the woods. This lasted al
day and all night, but at dawn Ger;
man emerged, bearing a white flag
and announced the surrender of the
survivors;,a few dozen men, who, daz
cd and livid, staggered into our lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
ANXIETY IN GERMAT
Newspapers View With Alarm Allies
Drive in the West

Berlin. Oct. 4-The great alarm
,elt in Germany over the allies sue
.esses in the west is manifested by
editorial expressions in papers
throughout the empire. Berlin is tax:
nc the news from the western front
very seriously. Despite the efforts
If scmG-official organs to minimize
he losses it is certain that deep
impression has been caused by the
huge extent of the artillery prepara-
ion which preceded the allies at
tack.
The Tagabatt remarks that moth
ng would be more foolish than to
overlook the terrible seriousness of
he recent battles in the west. 1t
says the definite result of the fight
ing now going on there may decide
he whole war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
RUSSIA SENDS
her I'll T|MATUM
Bulgaria Must Break With
Central Powers or Be-
come Ally
MAKES STERN DEMAND
Drastic Muscovite Move Supported
by Other Powers of the Quadruple
Entente

Salonika. Oct. 4 = Two powerful
Russians squadrons have appeared of
the Bulgarian Black Sea port of Warn;
according to dispatches received herr
today.
London, Oct. Am Athens dis
patch says the Austro-German at
tack on Serbia will begin October
and 7, according to a report from
Vienna. The dispatch also says it i:
learned from Sofia that Bulgarian
mobilization has been completed. The
strength of the Bulgarian troops is
estimated at $4,000. The artillery
regiments have been sent to the Ser,
',;an irontier, while the Sixth and
Seventh divisions are concentrated
the regions of Koula and Belo.
yradchilk, near the Danube.
London. Oct. 4,-The Russian Mini
;ter at Sofia has been ordered by his
government to leave the Bulgarian
apital if within "a hours Bulgaria
loes not openly break with the cen.
.lal powers and dismiss the Austro-
German officers who recently arriv-
ID in that country to direct the opera
ions CT King Ferdinand's army.
The ultimatum expires at 4 O'Clock
cmorrow afternoon. The decision to
send the ultimatum was arrived al
turing a conference Of ministers at
IN the field, but delivery had beer
iclayed in Difference to the British
Governments desire to exhaust all
possible efforts at settlement be-
ore proceeding to eNtremities.
As expected, these efforts were
ruthless, and the ultimatum as deli.
erred in Sofia represents the join,
lecision of England, Russia, France
md Italy. who in every respect are
absolutely solid in agreement re-
sarding future action.
The other powers Of the quadruple
:ntente are backing up Russia in this
!emand, and so Bulgaria must with
n few hours decide on continued
neutrality or be considered definite
Y committed to the central powers
The belief is that. Gar Ferdinand has
decided to join. the Germans ans
Austrians, and that the Balkans will
!nter the war by tomorrow. Greece
is ready to aid Serbia, but Roamania's
POSITION is as yet unknown. The al.
les are expected to land 10000 troops
at Saloniki. 1t is believed some arc
italians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
To The Automobile Public;

The Mt. Vernon Auto
Sales Co., desires to correct
the erroneous report in cir
eulation t othe effect that we
are in any way connected
with the Virginia State Au-
tomobile Club, or that we
have been to Richmond to
confer with them. This is
purely a local concern for
med with the intention OF
giving the best automobile
service possible.
We invite YOUR inspection.
MT. VERNON AUTO
SALES Co.
1l5 North St. Asaph Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
MAYOR ALLEGED FIRE BUG
Indicted With Eight Others in Sup
posed Arson Ring.

St."Louis; Oct. 2--Roy M. 3. Tidd.
Mayor of Webster Groves, Mo.,,a sub
urb;i Julius R. Bersch, of. st. Louis,
and seven other men were indicted
yesterday on charges of arson. The
indictments are the result. of the grand
jury's investigation of an alleged ar
son conspiracy through which insur-
ance companies are said to have lost
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Tidd is president of the Nixon
Jones Printing Company, whose plant
was destroyed by fire on the night OF
September 4, Bersch is vice-president
of the Bersch Insurance Agency.
The seven other men indicted are:
Harold G. Gilmore. head of the Gil
more-Bonfg Decorating Company;
Harry Incl, Gilmore's secretary; Otto
F.. Leman, insurance adjuster, and
Edward Miner, Morris Greenberg.
Max Greenberg, and Michael O'Con-
nor. The last four are alleged "torch-
es."
Bersch was indicted in connection
with the Nxon-Jones fire, and blaze
in the Gilmore -Bonfg Company plant
July "a last.
Bersch and Leman were indicted ii
connection with the alleged plot to sci
fire to the plant of the Christen Bel
ows factory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
GAME TOMORROW

The Alexandria High School foot
ball team will play Western High
School tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock at the new high school build
ing lot. Admission 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04
ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL

A meeting of the trustees of the
Alexandria Hospital will be held in
The room o fthe Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, October 5th at S p. M. AS
this is an important meeting a full
attendance is requested.
1-at. ARTHUR HERBERT, jr..
Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04

ROOMS-Want TO rent. 3
or 4 unfurnished rooms, by adults.
References required, answer, state
price and location, Address Box "a
Care of Gazette. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04

4 special meeting Of the Columbia
Steam Fire Engine Company will be
held tonight to take action on the
death of George Craven, former
member. The meeting will be called
at 1880 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04

Just received vessel load of fine
oysters. For sale at the Peoples Oys-
ter House, Strand, between King and
Prince streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-04

Millie NJ. Coombs. the seven months
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Coombs, died last night at the
Eome of her parents 7l5 ID south
Lee street.