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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
BELGIAN STATEMENT.
PARIS. December 3:

There was slight activity on the part
OF III. enemy Wednesday night. :
few proJectiies we're fred 10 the
west OF Blxmude Thursday Iecipro-
cal artillery actions occurred on the
User and Ypres fronts. The Germans
BON barded or post at Stuyvekens-
kerke and various villages in our
lines. Pervyse. Oudecapelle. Nieuca-
pelle and ST. jacques Capelle Our
ARTILLERY. in retaliation, shelled the
Chateau de Wounen and the enemy
camps At Luyghsu, and silenced the
hostile artillery to the north Of
SteenstraCte
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ITALIAN STATEMENT.
ROME. December .. via Paris, Decem-
her Z.

her ;:
The enemy developed an intense artil-
lery and machine gun fire against
our positions on Monte Piano. at the
head of the Ricuz valley. without
making any attack, however. This
fire caused no damage.
Along the 1sonZo fraat persistent fog
and rain hampered artillery action
he enemy tried 10, profit from
weather conditions to make surprise
attacks against our ne positions
east of Oslavia and along, the north
ern Stones % Monte San VI chele. but
everywhere was rep. iS,N Small
raids by our infantry gave Us a few
prisoners. and on Mrzii We took a
machine gun
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FRENCH STATEMENT

PARIS, December ,. .:35 PM:
The night passed without incidents OF
Importance.
Last nights French official statement
reads:
A lively cannonade has continued in
Artois on both sides. in the sectors
of Loos. the Bois-en- Hache ana An
gres. An engagement with torpe.
does took place to the northwest OF
hill 40. To the north OF the nFe
roads German detachment winch
attempted to approach our 1fehches
was dispersed by our fire.
The enemy has thrown about sixty
shells on Arras.
To the south of the Somme. before
Faye, we successfully exploded
mine: a small German post was de-
stroyed.
which shattered mine work OF the
adversary.
Army of the east: The Serbians still
occupied Monastir December l. On
the Cerna there has been an eX-
change of cannon shots. The Bulga-
rian artillery has likewise been firing
on Krivolak and Nousan. Calm pre-
walls on the rest of the front.
Expeditionary corps of the Darda-
nelIes: November 80 and December l
We're marked by activity on the part
OF both artilleries. Our guns caused
important damage to the Turkish
works. The temperature, after haT-
ing been rigorous for several days,
has become appreciably milder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
RUSSIAN STATEMENT.

December ., via London
December ):
An enemy bivouac reported yesterday
the left bank of the Dvina near
Sonuenhof farm. between Friedrich
stadt and Jacobstadt. was subjected
to Z heavy tire by our artillery. The
4ermaA, completely surprised, fed,
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WAR OFFICIALLY REPORTED.

leaving behind hundred killed or
wounded
On the left bank of the Styr the enemy
was driven back toward the south
west of khriask- The rest of the
front is without change.
TURKISH STATEMENT.
CONSTANTINOPLE. december =. Via
London, December 3:
On the Dardanelles front our patrols
have captured near Anafarta IL por
6Ion Of enemy wire entanglements
and trenches and taken some prison
ers.
November 80 enemy sea and land bat
teries opened fire in various direc-
tons. but accomplished nothing. Our
artillery destroyed some ammunition
cars. Near Ari Bu-nu artillery. ma
chime gun and hand ,Srenade fighting
continues. The eneI1y's attempts to
febllld trenches near kanliS-Eul
We're frustrated by our fire
During the afternoon an enemy cruiser
opened ire against our positions on
the left wing. but was compelled to
retreat by our torpedo boats. Near
Seddul b there has been a recip-
rocai artii'c.-y fire. Our artillery has
silenced an enemy battery which at
tempted to lombard the Anatolian
coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
Neckties.

The assortment at SOC is larger
than ever, and Of better quality-be-.
tween that price and S4.75 is every
good tie you could possibly demand
for yourself or for your gifts We have
some fine exclusive imported Neck
tcs-onlv here
Main floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT APPAREL FOR MEN
Mems Gift Handkerchief.

The gift of Fine Linen Handkerchiefs
always appeals to NERVE have the real
Hnen plain or initiated with all widths OF
hens Novelties. too.
Plain Hemstitched Pure Linen Handker-
chiefs, narrow and medium widths of hens:
I21sc. 1sc, 25c. Bic, SOC, &c and 81 90 each.
Hand embroidered initiated Handker-
chiefs. pure linen; finely hemstitched: 12kc,
25c, 3Sc and sac each.
Novelty Handkerchiefs Of pure Irish
linen. with hand embroidered old English
co1ored initials: placed in beautiful boxes; )
to box; Use and SIS the box.
Silk Handkerchiefs. hemstitched; narrow
and medium hens: 50c, sSc, $I.OO and $1.50
each.
Extra Size All-lnen Hemsttched Hand
kerchiefs; BIC and soc each. Main floor F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
Mems Gloves
In Holiday Assortment.

Our great preparations in Holiday
Gloves for men are now ready. Lined and
Unlined Capeskin, Mocha, Suede, Glace in
all the various shades of gray and tan, and
stitching or embroidery. Styles for dress,
general wear, sports and also for autoing
Prices from $1.15 to $3.50.
Main noor F street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
Mems New Silk Crepe Shirts.

Some OF the more fashionable men
have been having these Shirts made to
their measure, but they can now get the
finest quality silk crepe in the most exclu-
sive styles ready to wear-and they are fine
fitting shirts. too
The designs are in the popular and
very rich stripes OIL white grounds; neat
and at the same time very exclusive and
nobby.
Priced at $500 each.
Main floor street --
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
FOR ToMORROW-SATURDAY,
A Sale of Trimmed Hats
$500 for Choice.
VERY GREATLY REDUCED.

collection Of Hats that marked much less than the
former because prefer dispose of them the proper
Every bit desirable first offered and
riety of modes for dress and tailored wear.
Velve and Haer Plush in black and colors. Small snug
fitting shapes the favored hghcrowned sailors
the broad fat-bm Pretty adorned with fur gold
and silver ornaments and aigrets and ribbon
The products of workrooms which is
of their Of style
complete desrabiity n every respect.
Also, especially good value in Children's
Hats at the low price of $l50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03

The Boys Gifts Will Be Well
Chosen If They Come From
This Complete Boys Store
pretty much like ways than one ~
this time there particularly close relationship about the g
Bows like things them comfortable improve
their appearance their manness ne place 70 u sun
gifts is the Boys Store.
And it is not necessary to spend large sur" either
Our Splendid Suits at $3.50.
clothes for Christmas we rec
tethy alwoo fabc well seiectea ~
pattern cong made throughout They are
in from 49, If pa Blue serge
have uaraneed color and and ucn
quality this places nowadays
The Complete Showing of Overcoats from
$500 to $500.
imperative these winryike days-and you
may surprise with Christmas morning Even
is too big go in stocking will be just welcome
of English mixtures, Chinchlas Mel
style oons
You may choose from these
CIOSE-FITTING COATS
pa
s1 7S E #F s as$SR 5S$$5
The Fine Gift Furnishings.
from $22s $6o0-Shown in oxford navy red
and other coors either neck convertible collar ruff
neck models.
$3.50
BATH to Belts Observation-Disclosures c and
horE leenthst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
SLIPPERS To Give the Children.

Misses and Childrens Comfy De
Luxe Felt Slippers. in pink and light
blue.
$3.50 and S1..5 pair.
Misses and Childrens Dutch Kid
Comfy Slippers, in navy and light
S1.OO and 41.25 pair.
Misses and Children's Red and
Tan Boudoir Slippers, with silk
pompons.
S1.OO pair.
Misses Red Felt Juliettes, leather
soles and spring heels.
$1.OO and $1.25 pair.
Indian Moccasins Of elkskin, in
burnt and beaded designs.
S1.00 to $500 pair.
Third floor. Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
The Good Royal Worcester Corsets

The Good Royal worcester COrSetS
Those who like this type there many
that do-wi find showing of the fall models ample to
their every We have large all Of
them and the smallest detail fine of material and
fit and exceptionally good in line
Royal Worcester Corets that invariably give perfect
action and moderate price that may
them
Priced from 81. 90 to $500 pair.
we'll full
with he
at the bust and
Third forF Eleventh street
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GERMAN STATEMENT.
BERLIN. December 3. by wireless I
Snyyille;

BERLIN. December ;. by wireless to
Snyville:
Western theater: No infantry opera
:iens of moment are chronicled.
Near ombaertzyde, northeast of Nieu-
port in Belgium. hostile French out
posts We're surprised by German
detachment and several prisoners
were taken.
West of Roue a French biplane was
forced to land under the fire of Ger
man artillery, and its occupants Two
officers. We're made prisoners.
Westende on the Belgian coast. was
shelled by two British monitors. but
without effect, according to the ON
cial statement.
Gea Won Linsingens array on the
Russian front attacked a Russian
detachment near PodezareNi eH.. oi
the Styr river IN Nolht ma nos ~ "
the railroad from Kcvel to Sarh!.
Sixty-sIx men were taken PlisoileiS
by The Germans.
The German statement sent py way "
London SAYS:
monitors bombardcd the enviTons OIL
WeStende without result.
To the south of IombaertzSde. neal
Newport, a French post was TAKEN
by surprise 4 few prisoners fell
into our hands otherwise hghtinE
activity along the front showed no
change from recent days.
To the west of Rove a French blPi'he
was forced to land by the fire OF our
anti-aircraft guns The occupants
Two officers, We're taken prisoners;
Eastern theater of war: Nothing of inn
portance has occurred. Troops OF 'he
army group of Gen. Won Linsingeh
delivered a surprise attack on an al
vanced Russian division near I1oe
zarevieze, on the Styr river. north OF
the railway from koEel to SarIiy. ana
l. rxt,- -SiS YNrlE
Balkan theater: In the mountains
southwest of Mitrovitza successful
engagements took place YESTERDAY
with detached enemy divisions. dur
ing which more than 100 Serbiars
III
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MONTENEGRO STATEMENT.

PARIS, December 3.-The MonteneErfn
statement received here says:
Following the arrival Of strong col
urnns of the enemy from the vicinity
OF Priboli and Me1aika, our troops
December l received orders to evac-
uate the city of Plevlje and to retire
Non their defensive positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
Suggestions for the Baby's Christmas
From the Many Fine Gift Things
In the Baby Store.

the child up to of be selected in Baby
"hatever you could think of make babies petter happier
more comfortable here and things that
ably would not think Of delightful Baby Shop will
tell you that this going be wonderful Christmas the
young members Of the family that YOU are going
remember
Large Baby
blue; $3.50 oeach
ioet Sets Of cellulod hhandp
PINK OF oue MOVERS prettiy
to
- go 80 = 49, 'ptA's S-'' ~
Baby Baskets and TRIM with
- go = N' eo'0 y
Straps,
Cashmere Coats to
emil deredP llowS lips to
Handmade Baby TO
White Knitted to
Colored to
Of sweater eggins
each
Angora
oeach.
forF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03

Silk Petticoats and Negliges That Will
Be Chosen by Holiday Shoppers.
Our Splendid Silk Petticoats, special $275-Made
of the pettest styles of the season. either
plating and fancy ruffes.
The silks messan taea silk iersev in black white
plain colors and changeable effects
The "Klos6t" Petticoats at $500.
Every shade of the included
that wonderful vaetybck white,
reds twooned effects Dresden
beautiful colorful plaids.
OF afeta, with aarig
plating
OF silk jersey with plated
with friy
Mesine Silk with deep founces, fred fancy plated
Dresden Plaid and Roman Striped Tafa with
plated rufaes.
New Abatross Chalis and Crepe de Chine Negiges
These the fashionable
and Coat models; nearly different. Beautiful
Albatross and Chalis, $3.50 to $1,000.
Crepe de Chine, $3.50 o $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03

The Latest Toy
The Automatic Printer
A cylinder press built like newspaper
press. Prints cards, programs. letter heads.
dodgers, every variety of work. Practical,
instructive. Boys delighted with it.
In many sizes, s1.00 to $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03

Boys Felt Slippers. with leather or
comfy Soles.
$3.50 pair.
Boys and Youths Pumps of gun
metal and patent coltskin low heel
Sizes IL to 2, $500 pair; q: to 5l.,
$3.50 pair.
Misses and Children's Party and
Dress Slippers of patent coltskin.
donSola kidskin and white. pink and
blue kidskin, with instep straps.
Sizes 6 to S, $3.50 pair.
Sizes s Y to 10ia. $1.75 pair.
Sizes II to 2, $500 pair.
Misses Pumps of gun metal and
patent coltskin. with very low fiat
heel; sizes II to 5Ia.
$3.50 to 800 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03

CIRCUIT DIVISION 2-Justice Stafford
Lawson agt. Washington Railway and
Electric Company: on trial; plaintiffs
attorneys, r. II, Mcneil and Wade b.
Hampton: defendants attorney, George
p. Hoover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-03
Christmas CARDS,
Booklets,
oilers,
Seals,
Calendars,
Diaries.
Ta5n fanr

Main floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
PREPARING L. S. EXHIBITS.
Work in Progress in Government
Warehouse in Alexandria.

The work of preparing exhibits of
the United States Department of Az
riculture for the international Dry
Farming Exposition to be held in
Denver next month, have been com
menced in the government warehouse
here by M. NJ. Klein, under the dir
rection of Prof. +. Lumsen Scribner
Mr.. Klein has recently returned from
San Francisco where he installed the
exhibits of the department in the Pan
ama-Pacific Exposition. The exhibits
will give comprehensive resume of
the work of the department. Models
of machinery used in cultivation and
farming operations, transparencies
and pictures and samples and seeds
will comprise the principal portion of
the exhibit.
The work will be completed within
the next ten days when it will be
shipped to Denver. Mr.. Klein will go
to Denver to represent the depart
ment during the exposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
POLICE COURT DOCKET
i, Thirty Nine Cases Disposed OF ~
Justice H. B. Cation This
Morning
Morning

In notice court this morning 80
prisoners were arraigned before JUS
tiee Cation, the largest number tnat
have been arrested in single gay
in several years.
The court room was crowded with
spectators.
The large number of cases was
principally due to three raids WHICH
were made by the police on Saturday
night, two on gambling houses ana
one on resort in the northeast sec
ton of the city. The first raid was
made Saturday afternoon on a poker
room on north Royal street when the
proprietor and nine men were taken
in custody. The proprietor, forfeited
$40 and each of the players So each.
Two men charged with interfering
with the officers while they were
making the raid were fined $40 each
Between 10 and II o'clock Satur'
day night the police raided another
pokcr room on Duke street and ar
rested SIX men. One was charged with
using abusive language to an ofhcer
was fined $40 and the others SIS each
At Ills p. m. Sergeant Wilkinson
md d SQUAD of officers descended on
a house occupied by Alice Kits. on
Princess street near Royal and round
ed up. four women and tie men who
were charged with disorderly conduct
They were playing the piano and
dancing. They were dismissed with
warning. "
There were half dozen minor
fights on Saturday night the often
der each paying SIS into the city
trasury. Edward Blake colored,
charged with robbing a commissary
in Alexandria county, was turned
over to the county authorities. Will
liam Walker, a young white man,
who was charged with stealing a
display board from King street
store, was fined S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
SPECIAL Officer Shot and Killed Negro
Who Was Assaulting
Him

A coronor's jury summoned by III.
T. Marshall Jones, city corohor' ne'u
On inouest at II o'clock this morning
over the remains of Jacob Brooks
colored, who was shot and instantly
killed Yesterday afternoon by henry
Allen special officer at the plant OF
the Alexandria Fertilizer and Cheml-
cal Co. Allen was exonorated by 'ne
Jury.
The Shooting of Brooks who lives at
Aoa oronoco street. followed an at
tack made by him on the officer when
he ATTEMPTED to place him under al
rest. According to Aliens testimony
Brooks was fighting with woman
named Martha Myers near the cnemh-
cal plant Yesterday and the man had
knocked the woman down and was
kicking her IN the side when he in
terfered and placed the couple under
arrest. He had proceeded but short
distance on north Lee street with
i his prisoners when Brooks Jerked the
heavy hickory baton from the OH
GERS hand and made an attack on
him. Allen said that he warded OH
several blows with his left arm, and
when the man finally landed a blow
on his head he drew his revolver and
| fired twice. In the meanwhile the
woman had jerked loose and hurried
bricks at Aliens head.
! Allen was taken to the Alexandria
! Hospital where DR.. Arthur Snowden
took five stitches in his head. Shortly
after the shooting the woman was ar
rested by Sergeant Wilkcrson and
policeman Reid and Snollings land
locked up.
! After hearing the evidence Of seve-
raj witnesses the coroner's jury re-
! turned the following verdict: THAT
Jacob Brooks came to his death from
, pistol shot fired by Special Officer
Henry Allen while on duty and hav-
! ing said Brooks under arrest, the
shot being fired in self defense,
; Brooks having seized his billy and
attacked him, the said Allen, and we
hereby exonorate the said Allen"
! The jury was composed of c. J..
! W. Summers, foreman; A. G. Uhler,
P. M. Bradshaw, J F. Lowenbach,
R. C. Reeves and c.. Page Waller, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
DEOTH OF MICHAEL CREEGAN
Well-known Citizen Succumbs 10
Paralysis.

Funeral services for Michael Cree
gan. who died late Saturday night at
his home, PIT South Royal street, fol-
lowing an illness lasting thirteen
weeks, will be held tomorrow at
o'clock at st. Mary's Cathonc Church
Mr.. Creegan was stricken with par
alysis more than three months ago.
The deceased for the past forty
years had been employed by the P.
j. Drury Company, Washington
About a year ago he took charge OF
a newspaper and tobacco stand at
the Royal street station OF the Wash
ington-Virginia Railway Company
which he continued until his death.
Besides the widow, Mrs. Ida NJ.
Creegan he is survived by five daugh-
tiers and two sons. Mrs. E. B. Way
son. Washington; Mrs. J. +. MAJ
den, Washington; Misses Elizabeth,
Rose, Marguerite and John and Owen
Creegan.
The deceased was a member of Al
eXandria division. No. !. Ancient
Order of Hibernians, O'Kane Council,
Catholic Benevolent Legion and the
Young Mems odality Lyceum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
HUDDLESON ANSWERS
Contest Over Treasurership Of Fair
fax County Before Judge.

The answer of Frank w. Huddleson
who was elected treasurer of Fairfax
county at the recent election to the
application of Claude z. Wiley, Of
Fairfax. who was next to Mr.. Hud-
dleston in the huber of votes receiv-
ed, has been filed with Judge !. B.
T. Thornton, Of the circuit court and
will be considered by Judge Thornton
at the September term of the court.
Mr.. Huddleston has retained E. E.
Garrett. Of Leesburg, Harvey E.
Hanes and Amos c. Crounse. Of He,n.
don, e represent him in the contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
POST CARDS

Get ready for the G.. A. r. Reunion.
More visitors for Alexandria than
she has had the past 20 years.
have the historic cards that will in
terest the old soldiers. The Marshall
House, CarIysle House, Braddock
House, Christ Church. Confederate
Monument. As long as they last IS.
per thousand. Order quick.
7. F. ELLIS
ut. Vernon, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
WOODWARD { LOTHR0I
l0th-l1th. F Il G Streets
WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Fine Fur Goats In
This Advance Season
Sale

Every anxious to possess Fur Coat Is SAFE 'n %
favorable opportunity that will exist this season for securing one
reductions because tu lett III och A
the expiration like qualities coming aef"aro WI"
marked FROM o 33 13 per cent higher
of them with aher
waists skirts The styles very
N,nv coats have fact this Is the most
osh design sometimes of different color Some nave
inr FIR bands at and cuffs to harmonic
selection will be stored and insured of CHARGE in our cold
STORAGE vaults the premises until December l.
selection the remainder 10 DC PAM
at of delivery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
GERMAN DESTROYER SUNK

Paris, Apg. % French torpedo
boats of the second light squadron
sank a German destroyer off Ostend
last night, the admiralty announced
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23
ALIEN IS ExoNERA7ED SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In Society.

Mr.. William Domain left yesterday
for Park Md. where Mrs. Domaine is
spending some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23

Harvey W. Selecman has gone to
Atlantic City, where he vii! spend the
next two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23

Miss Kitty Steele Barrett is visiting
Miss Barbara Campbell in Charles
Town, W. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23

Mrs. George a. Abbott and her
sister, Miss Kate Monroe, are at thu
Holmhurst Hotel at Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-23

Mrs. H. Herfurth and Mrs. X.
w. Herfurth are spending a week in
Tariff, Va.