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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

sferred to the committee on Public
property.
A petition from the Carlin-Hul-
fish company to extend sewer up
Market Alley to connect property at
3l5 King Street was referred to the
committee on streets.
An opinion from John NJ. johnson,
Esq, upon the subject Of equal rep
resentation in each branch Of the
city Council in proportion to the pc,
pulation of each ward was read and
referred to the committee on Gene
raj Laws.
A resolution appropriating S75 to
be expended under the supervision
of the committee on General Laws
= for taking census Of Interpolation
between the west side of Washington
street and the east side of Patrick
and the northern and south
EN- boundarier of the city was pass
ed and an ordinance to alter the boun-
daries Of the wards of the city was
referred to the committee on Gene
raj Laws.
The board then adjourned.
HOWARD. w. SMITH Preslden
Teste:-
Daniel r. Stansbury, C. C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
1.-THE DIVORCE QUESTION"

qThe Divorce Question" which en-
;oyed q run in New York and Chicago.
and is endorsed by all the leading
,.,crev as one of the truest and most
sorceful dramas ever written VIII De
at Polls Theatre, Washington, next
week.
The story of the play, in this case
is that a couple who had two child
rem secure a divorce, and as neither
the daughter learns of this the shock
proves too much and she dies OF a
broken heart, while the son in his
weakened condition from the drug
habit becomes raving maniac. Thus
# teaches that the law Of God should
not be overcome by the laws OF man,
which leads to the vital question in
divorce cases. "What becomes OF the
children?"
desire the custody of the children
they have them placed in boarding
school. q
Having been accustomed to the COM
forts of home, and missing the guild
ing hand of mother and father, they
soon tire of this and make their es-
cape. Years afterward they are found
in the slums. Through force of asso-
citation with the lowest element in the
slum district, ten boy has acquired the
drug habit, while the girl has fallen
into the hands Of white slavers. For,
while the boy loses track of his sis
ter but at last finds her in a cheap
saloon, under the influence of the man
who ruined her. In his attempt to
rescue her he kills the man who has
ruined her and, pursued by a mob,
he takes refuge in the home of
priest. The father and mother who
have both remarked learn through
the priest how their children have fall
len and both refuse to carry them into
their homes as they would be men
ace to the so-called society. When
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE
SOUTH
In effect April IS, 1915

In effect apTll 10, lo4o
N. B.-Following schedule iigures
are published only as information and
are not guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex
andria.
TAT A. M, DaEy-Local between
Washington 6 Danyille delivers con-
neetion daily except Sunday at Or
anee to c. e. O. No. 403 for Go1dons-
vile and Richmond.
SAT A. N. Daily Local for Har.
riscnbu.g and way stations. Bullet
parlor car.
S:37 A. NJ. Daily u. S. Fast Mall
stops only for passengers to points
south to which scheduled to stop
First class coaches Sleeping cars to
Birmingham and New Orleans. Dan
ing car service. Stops at Calver-
ton to let off Warrenton branch pass
engers.
1882 A. M. Daily-Mali train,
coaches for Manassas, Warrenton,
Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville,
Greensboro and Charlotte,
1852 P. NJ. Daily local for Char
luttesville connesting at Calvertop
for Warrenton.
1852 ?. NJ. Daily-Birmihgham
Special Sleeping cars between New
York, Atlanta, Admission Birmingham.
Augusta, Savannah and Jackson
VILE, Through first class coaches be-
tween Washington, Atlanta and Biz
rningham Dining car service Tourist
10 California daily.
4:12 P. NJ. Limited for Harrison
burg and way Stations on Manassas
branch. Pullman Buffet parlor cars
6:12 P. M.-Local for Warrenton.
LOOP P. M.-Daily Washington and
Chattanooga Limited (via Lynch
burg) First class coaches and sleep
ing cars to Roanoke, Knoxville,
Chattanooga. Sleeper to New Or
leans, Washington to Roanoke, DIM
ing car service.
ll:O2 p. NJ. Daily-New York and
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
1rain. Club and Observation cars tc
New Orleans. Dining Car Service.
Apt A. M. Daily Memphis spe
cial Sleeping car and coaches for
Roanoke, Knoxville, Nashville Chat
tanooga, and Memphis. DINING Cal
service. Washington sleeping cars
open 10 p. m.
For detailed schedule figures
tickets Pullman reservations, etc ap.
ply to
| S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent, Alexandria, Va
L. II. COAPMAN, Vice-Pres, anG
General Manager.
". H. TAYLOE, Pass Tariff
Manager.
H. F. CARY, Genl Pass Agent
7O5 18th Street NJ. w Washington
D. G.
G.. W. WEsTBURY. Gen. Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
OFFICIAL
Board of Aldermen

At regular meeting of the Board
of Aldermen of the city Of Alexan-
dria, Va, held May 25, 1915, there
were present:
Henry K. Field, Esq, President,
and Messrs. Hill, Brill, Robinson, Bal
lenger, Wilkins and Fitzgerald.
The report of the Finance Commit
tee recommending the passage of
preamble and resolution, appropriat-
ing $16,182.58 to pay Fairfax coun-
ty the amount ordered to be paid by
the Supreme Court of Appeals, re-
ceived from the Common Council May
IL, 1915, and laid over, was adopted
by the following vote: Ayes, Messrs.
Hill, Brill, Robinson, Ballenger, Will
kins, Fitzgerald, and Mr.. President
-. Noes, none.
The report of the Committees on
Finance and Schools recommending
an appropriation Of $1,000 for the
purpose of continuing the public
schools until the close Of the pre-
sent session, received from the Com
mon Council May IL, 1915, and laid
over, was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes, Messrs. Hill, Brill, Robin
son, Ballenger, Wilkins, Fitzgerald
and Mr.. President. Noes, none.
An ordinance for imposing and col
lecting taxes on persons, property
etc., for the year commencing on the
first day of June, 1915, was received
from the Common Council and LAID
over.
The following were received from
the Common Council and their ac-
ton concurred in:
Resolution appropriating S75 for
the purpose of taking u census OF
the population of the city between the
west Side of Washington street and
the east side of Patrick street ana
the northern and southern boun-
daries of the city.
Opinion of John M. Johnson on
equal representation in the City
Council. r..
Petition of Carlin-Hulfsh Co. Tor
the extension of the sewer up Market
alley so feet. ~
! Communication from Thomas A.
/ Fisher, Mayor, recommending the re,
moval of the cattle pen from Market
alley and a resolution for carrying
out the recommendation.
Communication from the Guy
school board asking for an appropria'
ton of 1884 .S2 the amount neces'
sarv to bring the appropriation up to
tLo .nnonnt ollotted the public schools
Communication from Samuel T.
Fisher Corporation Attorney, enclos'
ING a communication from Postal
Telegraph Company concerning the
| city's license tax on such corporation
Communication from Thomas A.
Fisher, Mayor, giving his reasons 1oi
Withholding his signature to an OF,
dinance to provide for granting a
franchise for constructing and opera,
ting a telephone line in the city oil
| Alexandria.
The board then adjourned to meet ed
Saturday, May 20, 1915, at E;'C
o'clock.
HENRY K. FIELD, President
Teste:-Luther H. Thompson, CLERK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
5000 GERMAN DEAD ON FIELD
Thirteen Days sanguinary Fight for
Possession of Lorette Heights

Paris, May 26-Three thousand
German soldiers were killed and l,O09
taken prisoners in the French vic,
tory that resulted in the capture .,
the Lorette Heights. The opposing
forces were engaged in sangui-
nary battle for thirteen days, but ar
official statement issued here says
that the French troops were trump;
liant, taking Lorette and the German
works on the White Way.
SIN capturing Lorette Heights we
have attained one Of the principal
detectives Of Jour movement north
of Arras,' the statement says.
After setting forth that the French
objective against Lorette had con-
tinuea since October of last year,
the statement written by an ofheia!
eve witness at French headquarters
continues:
nThe manifcent heroism of our in,
fantry cost us heavy losses. Om
troops neverless triumphed, thanks te
their admirable valor and their soil
dity of which gave proof in the course
of a conflict that was often confused
and mingled the units of all the
corps engaged.
"The chasseurs and foot soldiers
We'd with each other in their genera
ardor and earnest efforts to assure
common victory under their t"o
commanders. A great number palo
with their lives for our success.
sThe check inflicted upon the enemy
will react greatly upon the German
troops, who believe it was, Impossible
to drive them out. They were ]ustl'
fed in this opinion, but though theS
were twice relieved by fresh troops
those who held the positions were
forced out"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCh-
HOLDERS OF THE WASHING
TON REAL ESTATE COMPANY.

Notice is hereby given that the
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
of The Washington Real Estate Com
pany will be held in the principal
Office Of the Company. No. Ill South
Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va, on
the First Monday, June I, 1915 at
100 o'clock P. NJ, for the election OF
officers for the ensuing year and the
transaction of such other business as
may conStitutionally come before
said meeting. Books for the trans
fer of stock will be closed on Satur-
day, May Goth, to Tuesday, June Stn,
1915, both dates inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

At Corporation Court of the City
of Alexandria, continued and held at
the Court house of said City on Teus-
day, May 18th, 1915.
Present Hon. Louis G. Barley
Judge.
Lawrence Morris, Complainant.
VS. IN CHANCERY
Emma Beam Morris, Defendant.
An affidavit having been duly made
as required by law, that the deten.
dant is a non resident Of the State OF
Virginia, and that she cannot be
found within the jurisdiction of this
State, and the Sergeant having made
a return upon the original process or
summons issued herein that the de-
PENDANT is a nom resident OF his
bailiwick, and application having been
duly made in writing and IN open
court for an order Of publication
against the defendant to appear. ana
answer bill in Chancery filed by the
complainant against the defendant
for an absolute divorce on the grounds
of wilful desertion and abandonment
for more than three years prior to
the institution Of this suit, and an
order of publication having been duly
granted in open court. it IS there
fore ordered that said defendant 40
onpear here within Is days alter que
publication hereof to answer the suit
of complainant against the deten-
dant for an absolute divorce on the
grounds Of wilful desertion ana
abandonment for more than three
wears prior to the institution OF tins
suit. and to do what may be neces-
sary to protect her interests in TINS
suit. And it is further ordered that
COPY of this order be published once
q week for four successive weeks III
the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in Alexandria, Va, and that
COPY be sent by registered mail by
the Clerk of this Court to the last
known place of address, residence and
abode of defendant, to-wlt: 2425 M
ST.. N. w. Washington, D. &. as
stated in the application for this, Or
der of publication which shall be ere
tilted by the clerk of this court. and
that copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse Of this court
ON or before the next rule day oil
this court.
Teste: GU,
Robinson Moncure p. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
How Mrs. Harrod Got Rid Of Her
Stomach Trouble
R. T. KNOX.

81 suffered with stomach trouble
for years. and tried everything l
heard Of, but the only relief l got was
temporary until last spring saw
Chamberlain's Tablets advertised and
procured bottle Of them at our drug
store. l got immediate relief from
that dreadful heaviness after eating
and from pain in the stomach" writes
Mrs. Linda Harrod, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Obtainable everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
NOTICE

The Examiner of Records, Mr.. w.
N LipScombe, has notified me to file
my reports on professional and BUSH
ness licenses with him for inspection
by June LIST and as there arc 4 num-
Der Of such license yet unpaid, |
hereby give due notice that penal
ty will be imposed upon those who
have not complied with the law by
the date above mentioned.
CHAS. II. CALLAHAN.
2I-3t. Commissioner Of Revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

"When my daughter had whooplng
cough she coughed so hard ut one
time that she had hemorrhagc oil the
lungs. I was terribly alarmed about
her condition. Seeing Chamberlams
Cough Remedy so highly recommend.
ed i got her a bottle ard it relieved
Tho cough at once. Before she had
finished two bottles of this remedy
she was entirely well, writes o MaS'
s. T. Grimes, Crooksville' una
Ohtajnable everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
NOTICE

TO the members of the
City Democratic Committee
You are requested to attend
q joint meeting of the Alex
andria City and Alexandria
County Committee Wednes-
day, May Goth, at 8 p. m, at
Rammel's Hotel.
r. T. COOK, secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
Washington Southern Ry.
In effect December 10, 1914.
Subject to Change Without Notice
Leave Alexandria For Washington
Schedule in effect Feb. %, 1915

Schedule in effect Feb. %, 1915
For Washington and points north,
oaily at sos, 1888, 1858, 1901 1921
2:3O Through train for New York,
via P. R. R.) 6:27, S:1S, 1888, p, m
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 4:37, and 1917 a. M,
1916, 3:22, SIT Qocal). TOT, 9:47,
p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at 9:27 a. m, daily.
NOTE:-Time of arrival and de.
parture and connections not guaran-
iced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
CUSHING EXCEEDS CONTRACT

Rockland, Maine, May 26-The
+ornedo-boat destroyer Cushing show
cd a wide margin above contract re-
onirements on her official standard
ization trial yesterday.
Her fastest mile was made at the
rate of 800 knots per hour, and the
average of her five top speed runs Is
with and against the tide, was z9'os
The contract calls for 20 knots
A maximum of about ls,ooo morse
mower was developed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every DAY in the year for Fort MOE.
zoe, Norfolk, Newport News sRd
points south, via Eupert powerful
steel palace steamers
Through connections made at Nor
tolk with steamers Of the Old Domin
ion Steamship Company tor New Yors
and Merchants anG Miners Steam
ships for Boston.
General Ticket Once. TO l4th st
Bond Building, Warrington, d. C.
Phone Main 1926.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

FOR RENT-Brick stable, three
stalls, concrete floor. Suitable for
garage near northwest corner St.
corner King and Payne streets, or
Asaph and Princess streets. Apply
All north Washington street. E..
T.. Downham. l6-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

FOR SALE OR RENT-House and
lot on highest location at Bar
croft, Va, three minutes walk from
w. & O. D., cars. Splendid well
water with pump. viii sell, rent
or exchange for any kind Of city
property J. F. MYERS, 3O9 South
Washington Street. 3O-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
LOST

.osT-A. I. graduation pin satur-
day night with NJ. V. Z. on back.
Reward if returned to 81 Rosemont
Avenue, Rosemont, or Alexandria
Gazette Office. Dot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

For RENT-House, s rooms anu
bath all modern improvements. Al
so store and dwelling house cor.
Duke and Henry SITS. Apply ZIG
north St. Asaph Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
COLONIAL BEACH
Declaration Day Trips
Steamer ST. JOHNS.

The Queen of the Potomac =.
Saturday May goth, 8 p. m.
Sunday, May 30th, $3.50 a. m.
Monday, May 31st, 9:30 a. m.
And every Saturday and Sunday
thereafter until beginning of re-
gular schedule, June 25th.
Fare: Adults, returning same day
soc; Stop over S1.00, Children one
half fare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

FOR RENT-Very nice front room
on second floor, furnished, one or
two gentlemen, 713 Cameron street.
21-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
MOONLIGHT SAILS

,Evey day except Saturday and Sun
day and Declaration Day at 1880 p.
m. Adults Csc, Children 15c.
Wharf: Foot of Cameron Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
FOR SALE OR RENT

FOR RENTED South Washington
street, 10 rooms andbath. Rent
$500 per month. Key SIT south
Washington street. Zo-ot'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

WANTED-to purchase for cash, 4
good work horse. Must be sound
and gentle. John W. Moore, 90l
south Washington street. 24-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

.sThc West Point of the South
rcJ,cc;ate and technical courses combncG with
the rig;d discipline Of an army post. b.S. and
b. A. degrees conferred in course.
Virginia Cadets tuition free.
Ie,;,stnn. Va. Gen. Z. W. NICHOLS, Sups.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26

FOR RENT-House, 8 rooms and
bath, all modern improvements.
Apply ZIG north st. Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-26
NOTICE.

] wish 20 inform my friends and
the public generally that the magis-
terial and notarial bushes will be con-
Quoted as usual at the old stand, us
South Royal street, this city. I will
also represent several fire insurance
companies.
r. F. KNOX.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-05
AMERICAN WAR HERO
MEDALS SHOWN HERE
Bravery of Soldiers and Sailors
.\ttested by Government
Awards.

In these war days. when soldiers are
being decorated almost daily with the
Victoria Cross. the Iron Cross or other
medals for vIlor. the bravery and ex-
PLOTS of soldiers and sailors OF the
United states from 1852 10 the present
day are recalled by the collection OF war
medals now being exhibited at the
American Numismatic Society's museum.
Broadway and 156th street
The Medal NJ Honor. the most priced
OF In le Sans rewards for valiant
service. was established by joint r,solu-
ton OF Congress IN 1862. and both
officers and enlisted men Of tho army
may rccc We IT, but in tive nav IL may
not 10. awarded To- commissioned officers.
The navy medal has remained I'M.
changed since that time, hut n 1904 a
new dos IN YVES adopted for the army
a I'VE pointed star resting upou green
euam, ,lCd wreath. The rest OF the
medal ~ OF silver and gold.
q The first medal ror service in tho
Spanish American war shows bust OF
Admiral Dewey and vas given to some
of the men who took part IN the battle
of Manila Bay. Admiral SIMPSONS
portrait IL on tho medals given for the
West Indian campo ign of that war
Medals of various designs were
awarded for the Indian wars, the Philip
pine rebellion, the China relief expedi-
ton, the cuban pachca'iou and the
/ naval campaign in Nicaragua in 1912.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-05
ISAAC LOEB PERETz.
Noted Jewish writer Dies in War
saw. Aged So.

The Jeulsh Daily Ncrs received yes
terday a cable message from it's Warsaw
correspondent announcing the death In
that city Of Isaac Loeb Peretz, the
grea. Jewish writer.
NJ Peretz was born on May c5. 1851.
At Samocz. Government of Lublin. Rus
STA. lie 40 distinguished himself In
the Hebrew school where he received his
early education that he was known as
tho "iluy" ,genius). Later he turned
his attention to secular studies. After
studying law he started to practise in
his native city. but because OF Govern
nent restrictions he was compelled 20
abandon this profession. Then he went
10 Warsaw. where he was appointed clerk
TO the Jewish community, devotinG his
snare time to literature
NJ Peretz told the story of the COM
mon people in their own dialect and
with simplicity and force. His writings
have been published in Hebrew, Nd
dish Russian and other European lam
gusges, and the Jewish Publication So
ciety of America has published an ex-
cellent English translation by Helena
Frank OF his best stories.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-05
ST. GEORGES USES new
J.P. MORGAN PULPIT
Memorial to Financier Gift of
the People of the
East Side.

pulpit which is a memorial OF the
late j. Pierpont Morgan, senior warden
OF the parish for many years. was used
for the first time in st. Georges Church
In Stuyyesant Square yesterday. II was
bought with contributions from large
number of the people OF the East side
some OF whom could give only one cent
A book containing names OF all con-
,ributors was placed in the pulpit base,
lust beneath the floor
The pulpit is OF carved oak, and has
above it a sounding board that is sus-
pended from the ceiling. st. Georges
is the only Episcopal church In New
York. possibly the only one in the coun-
try. that keeps It's pulpit Immediately in
front of the altar and in the exact middle
of the chanccl The custom was inaugu-
rated In The day Of the Rev, Dr' Rams
ford and stl,l cndures.
No mention whatever was made IN
the service yesterday OF the GIT, IN
accord with the wish of Mr.. Morgan
that there be no publicity. The memorial
cost $1,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-05
GOTTSBERGER WILL SETTLED.
Bishop NundcIcin Nirids-Disin-
hcrttcd tn share.

Auxiliary Bishop George W. MIndc-
lein of brooklyn. residuary loEatce OF the
late Francis ,iottshcrger, has agreed to
accept So 900 as his share of tho estate,
thus leaving whatever surplus there is
To be divided among the children of the
teytator. This fact is revealed through
an order directing the executor, John
Mason Knox, 20 show cause why he
should not file an accounting.
From the beginning the Gottsberger
will case has been shroudcd in my stery.
II was believed that Bishop Munde-
lcin's share IS IesiGuary legutee would
amount to more than 100000, but the
tax appraisers report merely stated that
the reSiduary Cstate-amount not men
toned-had been left to an officer of the
Roman catholic Church and therefore
was exempt from taxation. Nor did the
amount OF the estate come out in the
trial before Surrogate ketcham Of the
contest Instituted 10y the disnheritcd
children,
Mr. Gottsherger left $4,000 TO his
executor. $4,000 10 mis- housekccper and
the remainder of his estate To Bishop
Mundclein by the terms OF the will two
sons, three daughters and widow were
dis!nhortcd,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-05
FEAST FOR COLLEGE PRESS.
DIR. Williams OF school of Journal
Ism VIII Entertain.

Or ralcott Williams OF the Columbia
school OF journalism will entertain the
Eastern College Newspaper Association
at luncheon on Friday at the Columbia
commons. The association meets in con-
vention on Friday and Saturday at the
university. At the banquet of the
association at the Imperial Hotel on
Friday evening the speakers will be
Col. Timothy :. Williams, Prof. Frank
lin Matthews. Robert +. MacAlarney.
city editor Of the Tribune. and DIR. Tai
colt Williams
The present officers OF the association
are William l.. kleitz. Cornell. presi-
dent Ranald II Macdonald. Yale. vice
president Donald Myrick, Princeton.
secretary. and Lester c. Danielson,
Columbia, trea surer