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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
EVACUATION OF LAON

Great Strategic Rail Base All Thar
Now Remains of Hindenburg Line.
London, Oct. ~. Laon the grea,
strategic rail base and southern hinge
Of what remains of the Hindenbur2
Line, is being evacuated by the Ger
mans.
News that Ludendorff has at last
Legun TIE withdrawal from the Loan
Docket, which he STAYED off until The
last moment, came late yesterday al
.ke end of another day replete with
.triunrphs for the allied American
arms.
The clearing of Northern France OF
The invaders under the terrific pres.
sure of Fqch's armies is in full prog
ress. The retreat is: spreading north
ward, though the enemy is expected
to cling to Lille, his northern pivot,
rs long as the utmost risk allows l..
Pershing's army, as much as any
IF the forces pressing the foe along
the Western battle line, helped bring
If about. The last German is out Of
tie Argonne forest, ard ali the way
from the east Of Rheims to the Meuse
and beyond that river, north of Yer
dun across the Lorraine heights ::
The Moselle, thence down to Alsace.
American troops hold the whip hand
Their smashing attacks west of che
Meuse of the last ten days, coupled
with the German fear of what mas
momentar.ly happen on the Metz ant
tAlsace fronts, kept what remains Of
me flower of the German army PIN
lred down there to parry the threa
Of an n,asion of the empire,
That enabled the British and Ameri
cans and French in the north to rea!
the full fruits of their break through
Eaig's Anglo-American forces a.
nlunping eastward through the Cam
tbrai-St. Quentin gap. The French, o
the;r rignt. are driving toward Guist
,wentv-two miles north of Loan,
CIT off one of the main lines of Gel
man retreat. This city is comparabl
% what Fere-en-tardenois was in Ii
second Marne battle, and to Roye
The allies Picardy drive that wippe
cnt the Montdidier pockets.
5 While Anglo-American troops tods
S brushed eastward from LIE Cateau al
e .widened the breach, capturing $
Il IIilaires-les-Cambr Avesnes and
: Aabeter. Gen. Debeny's. French arm
ol l.crossed the Disc at several points
]. is southeastward drive toward Gui:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
CARD OF THANKS

We,desire to,thank our many friends
and acquaintance for their kindness
and sympathy shown nsstduring, the
death of my; dear cousin Wm4,H. Jaw.
;rscalso, for. the beautiful: floral OF.
ferings. .aGat': ;:
= s.ir Katie Bono
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
ACCEPT ALLIES TERMS
Hungary and Turkey Said
to Have Officially Informed Ger
many of Step.

many of Step.
Amsterdam, Oct. 12.-Austria-H Hun
.i.ry and Turkey have officially in
formed Germany that they accept
President Wilson's terms" according
g reports here last night.
This is the latest development III
ihe race between surrender and the
greatest military disaster in history.
Since Austria and Turkey had pre-.
.iously agreed, like Germany, to &C
cert" President Wilson's fourteen prin-
.iples "as basis for peace negotia-
sons" their latest declaration, say
ing fatfootedly that they "acceot'
i;hem without any qualifying after
thought means the virtual surrender
IF Germany's allies;
/! As far as Austria Hungary is cor
.erned, the unequivocal acceptance OF
President Wilson's terms means that
she is ready to evacuato the large area
of occupied Italian territory reliA-
-uishing whatever is left of her mill
ssary hold on parts of Poland, Russia,
md the Ukraine.
AS far as Austria -Hungary's arm
ID forces IN the Balkans are concerned
hey are in the same position as Ger
.nany's armies in Northern France and
Belgium. For them it is not question
# "evacuating,f but of retreatina
fast enough before the Serbo-1taliaH
advance to escape debacle.
Turkeys troops. that had occupied
,he oil city of ,Baku were. las reported
being withdrawn post haste for "pur
noses Of home, defense"
Z The note from her remaining tw'
allies. which is tantamount to the de
c]aration. "We quit, no matter :W:la
you dol" comes as direct confirma
| ton Of what has been said, namely
that Austria and Turkey, ,smaTtln
under the American Presidents $
lence toward them pending clearnes
, from Germany, would exert powerf'
pressure at Berlin for submission
3 Mr.. Wilson's demands. !,
Al On the other hand. the Austr'
Turkish move is expected to facii
: tate in no small degree such su
n. mission by Germany, since it. provid
t, no food for the. excuse, already voic,
4
: IN, q large section of the German }i!9 pres
'fwesdie of our allies''ij ,,.e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
RED D.CROSSIfOlAlD. SICK

|
Central Office Opens at Chamber o.
Commerce-Soup Kitchen at Young
Peoples Building-All Women Will
ing to Aid in Work Asked to Re.
port at Once.
An American Red Cross committee
IN influenza has been organized with
Gardner l.. Boothe as chairman.
A central office will be open daily
1t the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce from 9 a. M, until 5 p. m
wnere those willing to help in check
ing the epidemic will receive necas-
sary Information.
Those willing to help in the follow
in.g capacities are asked to report to
this committee at once.
l. Those willing to visit and help
care for the sick in their homes.
.. Those willing to help in the soup
Kitchen which will be open daily in
the You's Peoples building from 81
i. m. 70 > p. m.
3. Those willing to deliver fogI
from the soup kitchen to the homes
Il the sick. This matter being urgent
Lose who wish to offer their services
ire asked to do so Immediately,
Persons desiring to communicate !
VIII the headquarters of the PeiI
ross at the Chamber of Commerce
.hould telephone 7S0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
NO cHURcH;sERvIcEs
Houses of Worship Walibe Closed To!
morrow. Bells Will Ring at a;
II a. M, and 8 p, m.

#E9- 0itt -.3. y
II a. M, and $ p. m. ), !, .;'5,
None Of the churches of Alexandria
will be opened tomorrow, but the
church bells will be ,ung at II and 5
o'clock for call to !diyine worship; in
the homes The. ministers suggest to
all the people to assemble in their
own homes, for confession Of sin and
prayer to God, in this crisis Of our
national history.
/, The ministers of our city earnestly
desire that the family altar be set up
in every home in these days, and that
we loan our thoughts to scripture
reading, prayer and thanksgiving
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pastor
of the Second Presbyterian church ap-
reals to members of his congregation
to lhold services at their homes TO-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
u-BoAT is SUNK
OFF. NEW ENGLAND
90, = - TEA sITA

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 12.-:-ofiicers
of a Brazilian freight steamer which
arrived here yesterday reported that
they sank German submarine By
gun fire, sixty miles due east Of the
New England coast, Thursday morn
ing.
The U-boat was sent down by the
second shot fred from the Brazilian
the officers said.
The Brazilian vessel was a former
interned German vessel that had beer
seized by the Brazilian government
armed, ana sent out for merchant sery
- 'E.,S 3Eq:ft fZ"tl sar6S 5rH /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
FUNDS TOHFiGHT HUI
.aA sstf

| Executive SoNlHiltttc VI heu i8Es
Names Persons to Collect l..
| Check Epidemic-S5,GOO Neet ea..-
Contributions Wanted at Once.
The executive committee of The
Alexandria Chapter of the Red Gross
i:as at til. request of Ped Gross + o2,::
quarters, appointed Messrs Fl.
Burke, W A. Moore, Jr., Robei
Jones, A. D. Brockett, Gardner
Rcothe, and c. S. T Burke al u.
fdenza committee, for the purpose OF
raising funds to be used in the check
ing of the epidemic in this city and
for aid;rg sufferers who for any cause
are unable to aid themselves.
Two temporary hospitals have al
ready ,cen installed, one at Christ
Church lecture room, and one a. the
Westm; 1ister Building, which ho:pi-
tails have hecn well equipped an.l both
of which VII no doubt render efficient
service.
1t will probably be necessary to have
Ancther temporary hospital in ona OF
he other church buildings, as num-
Der of patients are unable to Gr2perlN
.are COR themselves, and ir many in
stances entire families are sick.
1t is the desire of the Influenza
committee, of which Taylor Burke
5 treasurer, to raise at least i've thou.
sand dollars from the citizens o. Aie%-
lndria, for the purpose of combating
his disease and to aid in alleviating
suffering.
a sub stantial part of this amount
,as alro 2dy been contributed by the
business men Of Alexandria. but for
obvious .easons it is impossible. un-
ler exis.in. conditions, for tn: conf
,jttee 10 call on every citizen Of Alex,
,ndria to solicit contributions.
Net a single business man who was
approached today by this committee
I'D +c respond literally foEGtals
.ost important work. 4
Contributions can be sent II any
member of iile above nambed cor1mlt-
&c, and ali checks should be made
,aya1le to Taylor Burke, treasurer.
q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12

JANNIElt-On Friday, October 18th.
1918, at p. m, at her residence,
$40: South Henry street, MINNIE
E., wife of William Jann:er. Funsral
announcement later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12

If you can't. fight, Your Money can.
Freemen buy Bonds; Slaves Wear
Them. ..e,,. - No. .,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12

To Buy or not to Buy is Not the
Question-Buy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
DEATHS

IIAYDEN-On Saturday, October II,
! 1918, at 3:40 a. M, at her residence,
433 South Lee street, ANNIE IS
ABELiE HAYDEN, wife of Luther
F. Hayden, aged 2-S years. Notice
of funeral later. 243-1t.
:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12

Put another service star ON your
pocket book-Buy more Bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
IfY''NIEWs i'INa BRIEF

ASSOCIATION Oh Luls etty oosS s~,,
I, S;esi the funeral of Judge J. B. T. Thorf,-
fton held at Manassas, Va.
1t is requested by the ministers that
the sections Of the churches ring the
bells at IL a. M, and 8 p. M, tompr-
row for services in the homes.
The members of Martha Washing
ten Chapter, o. E. S., who promised
cakes for the birthday anniversary or
October 18th, will be notified to sent!
them for later date.
The State Corporation Commiss' n
has granted charter to the West
ern Pyrites Corporation, Rosslyn,
! Alexandria county. Capital stock $780,
coo. Purpose, mining Tor pyrites. Mrs.
3. Curtis, president; Frank R. Fortcr,
secretary-both of Washington, D. c.
Rev E. T. Kirkley, formerly pas
tor of the Methodist Protestant
Church, this city and more recently
IN charge of a church at W,aleyville.
Nd, has been appointed pastor of Mt.
Tabor church, Wisconsin avenue and:
S5th street Washington. i
For several weeks past the Gazette
has been flooded with complaints from
cut of town subscribers who are no.
receiving their papers. The Gazette
cannot reply to each individual who
is suffering from the present unfor-
tunate conditions. The publishers of
Tile Gazette assure their out of town4
in the local postofice every evening.
subscribers that the papers are placed
Undoubtedly the failure Of: the post.
office department to deliver the paparsl
IS due to insufficient force all brought
about as in every other line of en-
deavor ''by the war;"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12

. !r,'igtam - ~ ;rn- r.p -,
Buy Bonss now or. pay "Bill" later,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12

Down With Your Hundreds and Down
|. With the sHunsai - =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-12
i'lA n,nhber Of members OF the Lar
ASSOCIATION of this city today attend
ed the funeral of Judge J. 3. T. Thort.-
ton held at Manassas, Va.

1t is requested by the ministers that
the sections of the churches ring the
bells at IL a. M, and 8 p. M, tompr-
row for services in the homes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-25

IN THIS DEPARTMENT YOU
WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP A
WORTHY BARGAIN.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
MANY CITIES START zoNING
Are Following the Lead of New York
in Attempt to Save Highclass
Sections.

The zoning and building heights re-
strictions, which when they were put
into operation more than year ago
remembered so much opposition from
certain interests, are now considered
great step in city planning, q wonder
full means of safeguarding sections
from detrimental influences affecting
the character of sections. which in
turn produce loss in many directions
particularly fee value. Outsiders have
watched the working of the restr1c-
tons and are convinced that they are
worthy Of acceptance. More than
half dozen large cities of the country
are now preparing restrictions based
ON those of New York. This was dis
closed at the meetings in New York
of the American City Planning 1nstl-
tute, which had for it's special purpose
a closer study Of the restriction. Aon-
Ing commissioners and city planners
to the number of 100 attended the
meeting. They came from Philadel-
uhfa, Newark, st. Louis and other
cities where coming commissions~have
already been appointed to subdivide
their cities into residential, trade ana
manufacturing zones.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
Recreation Spots Needed.

eff we are to conserve the health
the morals and the fine spirit of enthu-
.siasm so vital to the welfare OF our
DeopIe, we have in this recreational
movement the greatest opportunity for
good now lying within the field OF So
.cial service.
'"The wrongs against society are
committed by our people not in their
hours Of work, but in their hours OF
leisure, and the responsibility lies not
wholly with the people who perform
these unfortunate acts, but with the
people, who have not been wise enough
to see to it that the fundamental bus
mess of the community at large is to
see that it becomes increasingly easy
tor the people to do right, and fncreas-
tngIy hard for them to do wrong."-
Government Bulletin.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
GET READY FOR
BIG FALL PACK
Specialists Advise Ordering
Equipment Early and See
That Cans Are Ready.
EXAMINE ALL USEABLE JARS
Putting UP Food at Home Saves
Transportation Later-Last Years
Pack Estimated at $50, 100000
Goal Set for 1918.

One billion five hundred million
quarts of homecanned produce in
1918!
A goal has been set for the 1913
home Gamers The stupendOus size
of it might make it appear impossible
of attainment were it not for the fact
that the American family's ability to
can, in a patriotic situation, has been
demonstrated. The great canning eff
fort for the year 1917 has been esti-
mated at 85O,OOOOOO packs by officials
of the United States department of
agriculture. But there are still thou
sands of untitled jars in every town
ship of the United States, the special
lists say, in setting the new goal and
advising early preparations for the
1918 campaign. If a slogan is needed.
Gill every jar in every home, keep
every jar busy throughout the year."
is suggested.
Pack for Last Year.
The method of arriving at the esti-
mated countrywide pack for last year
is interesting. Eight of the principal
concerns in the United States manu-
featuring rubber jar rings reported
production for use in home canning
of 1876, 761 ,24S rubber rings. Retailers
and jobbers, it is understood, carried
over from the year 1916 large supply
of rubber jar rings. Taking into &C.
count the special caps that were sold
and the use Of jar rings a second time,
the officials believe it is, safe to esti-
mate the number of packs made in
homes last year at 85O.OOO,OOO.
Quart Jar for Canning.
Canning in most homes is done in
quart jars 1t is reasonable to assume
that the two-quart packs may be used
I to offset the pint packs, specialists
say, and that therefore the total pack
estimated might safely be expressed in
quarts. Placing general average
value of 20 cents a quart upon this
product, the estimated value of her
metically sealed food canned in homes
is $17O,OOO,OOO. In most cases this
! food was produced on the farm or in
the backyard garden, was canned in
the family kitchen, stored in the pan
try, and is being consumed in the
home The transportation facilities of
the country were not taxed in the pro-
duction of this food and in most cases
it was produced on soil that otherwise
would have been idle, with labor that
| would have been unable to find useful
| emDlOvment
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
Flowers Essential.

With the first breath of spring, the
earth everywhere bSeaks forth and is
covered with verdure and blossOm-the
violet, arbutus, daisies and all the field
flowers. The dogwood, laurel and rho
-dOdendrons, with their clouds OF BIOS
SONS. ornament the woods. We gather
and place them in the home; they
carry cheer and beauty wherever
shown. Why should these and other
favorites from all over the world not
be enjoyed the season round? They
are, as grown in the greenhouse, even
more beautiful in the winter season.
when the earth is covered with its
mantle of snow. The blossoming pot
In the window, the graceful fern or
palm, which, with their summer green
give life to the house decorations, are
ms essential to the beauty Of the nome
os flowers to the landscape. Let every
member of the craft combat with his
greatest force and earnestness, every
effort made to decry the use of flowers.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21

in Washington was found to contain
serious amounts of arsenic. The opin-
ion is expressed that the salt pos
sibly was recovered from a refrigerat-
ing plant or may have been the sweep
ings from a warehouse. Other low"
grade or by-product salt contains suftl-
cient barium chloride to be poisonous
and dangerous in food. Such salt I'M
der the food and drugs act, must be Ia
beled or invOiced mot for food pur-
poses." irresponsible dealers. how
ever, may offer it for sale for human
consumption. Such sale is, of course,
in violation of state or federal laws.
and renders the leader, if caught, liza
BILE to prosecution. The attention OF
the public is called to the need OF
great care in the purchase of low
grade food products offered at bargain
prices.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
Appropriateness First.

By all means let any community, be it
large or small, secure as large build
ing as possible for it's important civic
edifices, but let the members Of the
committee, as we'll as individual citi-
xens, make every effort toward the in
teIHgent expenditure Of their money.
Let them remember that a large build
iFNE of poor or mediocre design is far
less a credit to the community than a
small building which is a model of
harmonious, appropriate and we'll
studied architecture.-Boston Herald.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
TOWN
HELPS :.
NEED NOT FEAR WOOD FAMINE
Government Figures Convey Assur-
ance. to Those Who Contemplate
Usirq That Material for Building.

s. Wood has been and is still one of the
chief materials used in the cOnstruc-
ton and furnishing of the home. 1t
has had natural advantages because
OF the ease with which it can be work
ed and fastened, because 1t has
strength and hardness for general pur-
poses, because it is comparatively
light in weight, because it Is a good
protection against heat and colo, ana
BECAUSE it is pleasing in appearance.
These properties, which are due to Its
peculiar chemical nature and physlcal
structure, have made wood unique
among building materials.
An impression seems to be preva-
lent that the supply of wood is becom-
ing so depleted that in the near future
it can be used for ornamental or
special purposes, says report issued
by the bureau of standards. Th1s IS
declared to be erroneous. We still
have enough virgin timber. it is de-
.cIared, in this country to last for sew
eral generations. and with the growing
practice Of forestry certain supply
will always be maintained. partly by
Increasing the yield of timber per acre
and partly by checking the waste in
using the timber.
Although the centers Of production
are being removed farther and farther
from the centers of population, freight
rates do not make the shipment OF
lumber across several states prohibi-
tive, wood being a comparatively light
material.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
FARMERS SHOULD RAISE
MORE CHICKENS AND EGGS.

prepared by the United States De-
partment of AgricultureO
More chickens and more eggs
will release more meat for our
armies and the allies. They
cannot get our chickens and our
eggs-we can and like to eat
them.
Poultry can be increased more
rapidly and more economically
than any Of the meat animals.
Chickens will live largely,
grow and prosper, on waste that
never otherwise would be of use,
and will eat the infant bugs,
particularly orchard pests, be-
fore they have had opportunity )
to do great harm.
Chickens require a minimum
of attention. Most of it can be
given by women and children.
No heavy labor is required.
Chickens will help win the
war.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21

Prepare for Home Canning

Prepare for Home Canning
Collect al! used jars.
Examine each carefully.
Discard all defective containers and
damaged tops.
Clean all useable Jars and store with
tops in place.
Order any additional jars needed
and lay in supply of new rubber
rings.
Make sure that the clean wash boil
er or other large vessel that you will
use for your hOt-water bath are free
from leaks. Examine and test press
ure or other special canning apparatus
if you have it.
If you use a wash boiler or large
pail provide a false bottom Of Stats
or bent wire. Strong wire trays with
long upright handles make good false
bottoms and enable the housewife to
lift out groups of hot jars from the
water bath.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
FEDERAL SERVICE SHOWS
MORE SUGAR CONSUMED

Returns from the first war
emergency food survey made by
the q. S. department of agricul-
ture indicates that the amount
of sugar consumed in 1917
was about 1873 pounds per
capita whereas the average
annual consumption for the
five-year period ending in 1916
was SAT- pounds per capita. The
evident increase in consumption,
says the department, is due in
part to the increased manufac-
ture for export of commodities
like condensed milk and to an
increase in population coupled
with an increased consumption
by individuals and to an in
crease in consumers stocks.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
BRONZE TURKEY is POPULAR
1 Arrest Of All Domesticated fowls
and Most Favored, Whether
for Profit or Pleasure.

The Bronze turkey is the largest OF
all domesticated turkeys, the COCKS
weighing SO pounds, and the hens ~
pounds, according to their standard or
weights.
Besides the Bronze turkeys, the 9th
ers of the turkey family are the Mar
ragansett, White Holland, Black Buh'
Slate and the Bourbon Red turkeys.
Each of these varieties of turkeys
IS bred with more or less profit, but
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21
LITTLE DETAILS OF SPRING
PouItrymen Should Clean Out, Disin-
feet and Whitewash Hen Houses
Look Over Fences.

With the coming of spring, when
fowls spend more time out of doors,
the poultryman should don his overalls
and jumper and set things briskly to
rights There are the houses to clean
out, disinfect and whitewash; fences
to look over and possibly mend, yards
to rake up, spade and SOW to rye or
oats; brooders and brooding coOps to
paint and clean and colony houses to
get in shape.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-03-21

the Bronze is the most popularity bred
of all turkeys, whether for pleasure or
profit.
The breeding stock is the first essen
tial feature of profitable turkey rails
ing, and the better, the healthier, the
stronger the breeding stock, the great
er will be the results.
Vigorous, healthy breeding hen tur-
Keys should always be over one year
old, two and three-year-old hens are
even better for breeders.