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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
COMMANDMENTS POSTED
Erected SO all Who Enter Court Room
Cannot Miss Them.


Uniontown, SPa., Deb. l4.-Printed
in large black type and framed, the
Ten Commandments have been placed
at the entrance to the large auditor
ium in ;the Fayette county court
house. fhe Commandments are so
placed> that it is almost impossible
for one to enter the court room with
out seeing and reading them. There
is much speculation as to whether o.
not they should not be dispiayed
lust as conspicuously elsewhere BE-
fore the many Hundreds of persons
who get within the shadow Ct the bar
of justice after having broken one or
move Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
LEGAL NOTICES
VIRGINIA., =. :.

In the Clerks Office of the Corpora
ton Court Of tie City Of Alexandra.
on the 18th day of November, 1918
Annie F. Boeshans vs.. Ernest A. Boc-
shans. In Chancery.
MEMO:
The object of this suit IS to CD
tain from the defendant for complain
ant an absolute divorce on the ground
Ct wilful assertion and abandonment.
It appearing by an affidavit filed
in this cause that the defendaa..,
Ernest 4. Bee :nans IS nonresident
Of this Sta'e: II is Ordered, That said
defendant appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this or
Ter, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interests in this suit.
a Copy, Teste:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
aIalcon2D Hufty, D. a. 296-4w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-14
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Open 9.i5 a. m. to 6 P. m.
GOOD NEWS
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Without Restrictions as to Amount Purchased

Order early, for though materials
are not restricted, yet there should be
10 waste, and we are maing this candy
fresh every day, in our own candy
kitchen, and if you do not orden early,
or purchase early in the day, the sup
ply may be exhausted before night,
and you will have to waft until an
other day. Choice 2 pound CSC
Kann's Street FLOOR
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
SUGGESTED AS THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN BULGARIA.
 AND THE ALLIED COUNTRIES

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Sept. 28.-The Bulgarian minister the United States Panaero, believes that Bull garia is of the definitely, although he has not yet received final message that effect All messages that he has received show that the leaders strong for The Bulgarans will definitely abandon tAe alliance with Germany and Austria and will appeal to America to use its good offices the allies refuse listen peace overt1res
 The Bulgarian minister reports that the Bulgarian gov ernment is willing let the settlement of the issues rest with the United States according to justice announced by President Wilson An official statement to that effect is expected in the near future
 BULGARIAN REQUEsT OFFICIAL.
 COPENHAGEN, Sept. 2S.-The Bulgarian request for amistice has been made officially upon the orders of the leaders of the ministerial boc The Bulgarian parliament has been summoned to September 30 discuss the peace terms offered by the allied leaders,
 BREAKING RELATIONS WITH AUSTRIA
 PARIS, Sept 2S.-CommunCations between Austria and Bulgaria have been severed far the capitals concerned As the result of the interruption of the nunications the officials Budapest becoming highly excited second peace the belgerens containing precise statements expected any time The Aus rlan crown council has been summoned to report immed atey and the order considered forerunner of important peace proposals The Asrans will have to bear the brunt of the attack from the large number of allied troops who will be relieved if peace is arranged with Bulgaria. and the
 WANT YANKEES TO GET, GOOD TERMS
 WASHINGTON, D. $. Sept 2S-From the attitude of the BulgariaA officials is believed that the Bulgarans may ask America help them better peace terms than the enemy has proposed In that event officials that they believe that the will probably advise Bulgaria comply with the terms of the allied nations and be content that they getting off easily.
 The ability of the central powers send troops the assistance Ot the Bulgarans IS very much doubted
 PANIC IN GERMANY
 LONDON, Sept. 28.--It is reported from authentic sources that there is panic in the Berlin stock exchange brought about by the events which reported happen ing in Bulgaria The German government had, after the aid which they gave in breaking down Serbia, planned the Bugarans and Turks being able to take of the southern approaches and their failure has been the biggest kind of blow to the Germans who in great fear that the Austrians will be laid open that they will be forced call for mercy and that Rumana may attempt come back that they may be of the support of the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
ENDORSE BELL FOR GOVERNOR
 OF CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28.-The Democratic central committee of Cal ifornia has endorsed Theodore A. Bell of San Francisco for governor to run against Governor Stephens, who is on the Republican ticket running for office to which he was appointed by Senator Hiram John- son before the latter left the chair for seat in the senate.
 Theodore Bell is an ex-congress- man and was a nominee tor gover- nor in 1906, making good run against the Republican candidate.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
PRINCE GIVES
 UP HIS CHANCE
 FOR THE GROWN

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 28.-It is re- ported from Rumania that Crown Prince Charles has given up his chance for the throne of Rumania. He renounced the succession after marrying the daughter of an army officer against the will of his father. The king was greatly enraged by the act of his son and lad him inn prisoned, but failed in his effort to have the marriage annulled. The prince and his wife are at present in the capital but are not at the royal palace. The prince has not an- nounced what he intends to do in the future, but is planning on life of usefulness to his nation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
SUFFRAGE VOTE
 IS POSTPONED
 UNTIL MONDAY

WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. 2S.-- The senate adjourned this evening without having come to a vote upon the suffrage resolution. Practically the entire day was taken up in lengthy discussions and many hot arguments. AS usual, the gallery was crowded and perfect order was maintained by those present. It is believed that some action will be taken on Monday. for other impor- tant business is waiting, and many of the senators believe that little more time can be spent on the suffrage action.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
CHANCELLOR OF
 HUNS REPORTED
 HAVE RESIGNED

LONDON. Sept. 2S.-A Hague dis patch states that the German chan cellor, von Hertling, has resigned because of the present turn in the prospects of the empire. His suc- cessor has not been named.
 RESERVATION NOT ACCEPTED
 LONDON, Sept. 28.-A later re- port states that the German chan cellor has handed in his resignation but that up to the present hour it has not been accepted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
HUGE HUN ARMY BETWEEN TWO FIRES FROM BIG AMERICAN FIELD ARTILLERY
TANKS ON ALL SECTORS NORTH
 RUSSIAN FRONT

EXCHANGED, Sept. 28.--The Am erican troops are fighting on vir- tually all of the sectors in northern Russia, where the front now extends from central Archangel into Finland. The front is now over fifty miles long and for a part of the way fol- lows the Dvina. The Russians and British are cooperating with the Americans all along the front. It is reported today that the Americans have captured several villages, and the reports appear to be authentic.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30

advisability of turning the hour hand ahead one hour instead of back. The advantage claimed in the ad- vance of the time is that during the winter months there would be one hour more of daylight in the afternoon, when it is needed the most. Mayor Suter goes on record
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30

as being heartily in favor of the scheme. as do several prominent businessmen. The only drawback to the matter would. be the observ- ance of the hour from a legal stand point in the way of recording in- struments and the hour of holding court.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
ACETATE FOR ANOTHER
 HOUR AHEAD ON CLOCK

Owing to the turning back of the hour hand on the clocks of Fair banks after 2 o'clock this morning. some talk is indulged in as to the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30
BULGARIAN FRONT1

MANY MILES INTO BULGARIA
 LONDON, Sept. Offcia-The allied advance into Bulgaria continuing with great rapdity the strong outer defenses having been broken down. The Greeks push ing to the eastward along the Belashitza range.
 The British and Greeks very to Petrch in the Strlmnitza valley Petrch is twenty miles inside of the Bulgarian border and marks the arhest advance into the territory of the enemy.
 The resistance of the Bulgarians is nearly stiff encountered earlier in the offensive and apparently
 CONTINUED N EIGHTY
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30

CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHTY
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-09-30

The advance Cambrai is pressing in to the north of the city that in very short time the Germans ill the city will find themselves surrounded three sides and in great danger of being trapped The city of Doua the north is being threatened by the movement is the German salient in the l.ys reigon.
 HUNS FIGHT DESPERATELY
 WITH THE AMERICANS NORTHWEST or, YER
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24

thoughtful mouth, so firm and yet SO
sweet, her delicious figure and graceful,
arriage-heavens, have never seen any
girl to approach her. What is more, she
has a face which | trust. ] have had
some experience of women, and l could
feel at the first exchange of glances and
of words that here was one of those rare
women on whom man could implicitly
rely.
"Have you just landed upon these
islands," l inquired
mot today" she said, and indeed,
when | came to think of it, she would not
have had time to reach the house in that
case.
"Did you have much difficulty?" I
asked.
"rhe minister's sister is always ad-
mtted,'' said Tiel, with his dry smile.
| asked presently if she had travelled
far. She shrugged her shoulders, gave a
delightful little laugh, and said
Owe get so used to travelling that l
have forgotten what far isl
Meanwhile, tea was brought in, and
Miss Burnett sat down and poured it out
with the graceful, nonchalant air of a
charming hostess in her own drawing
room, while Tiel talked of the weathe,
and referred carelessly to the latest news
just like any gentleman who might have
called casually upon her. |, on my part,
tried as best I could to catch the same
air, and we all talked away very pleas
antly indeed. We spoke English, of
course, all the time, and, indeed, any
one overhearng us and not seeing nv
uniform would never have dreamed for a.
moment that we were anything but three
devoted subjects of King George.
On the other hand, we were surely
proceeding on the assumption that no.
body was behind curtain or listening
at the keyhole and, that being so, could
not help feeling that the elaborate pre-
tcnce of being a mere party of ordinary
acquaintance was little unnecessary.
At last | could not help saying some
thing Of what was in my mind.
rs the war over?" l asked suddenly.
Both the others seemed surprised.
Il wish it were, Mr.. Belize" said Miss
Burnett, with a sudden and moving
change to seriousness.
"Then, if it is not why are we pre-
tending so religiously that we have no
business here but to drink tea, Miss Bur
nett?"
Il am not pretending; I am drinking
it" she smiled.
es, yes | said, ''but you know what
mean. 1t seems to me so un-German,u
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24

on his side, though with very kind H..
at me, and ! consented to CO. And th..
he requested me to stay there for the "a.
of the evening. And again Eileen saved
strained situation, and I said fareuss
stiffiy to him and very differently to be,,
in fact, made point Of accentuatinp II.
difference.
l reached my room, lit cigar and for
time paced the floor in state of mind
which I found hard to analyze can onI,
say that my feelings were both mixed and
strong, and that at last to give me relief Il
sat down to write my narrative, and by q
o'clock in the evening had brought it n,
nearly to this point.
BY that time, of course, the curtains
were drawn and my lamp was lit, and az
it was windy, chilly night, my fire wss
blazing brightly. Higher and higher rosa
the wind until it began to make verv
heavy and constant booming in the chin.
ney, like distant salvos of great guns
Apart from the wind the old house was
utterly quiet, and when the wooden stai,
suddenly creaked l dropped my pen and
sat up very sharply. More and more dis.
tinctly | heard a firm but light tread com.
ing up and up, until at last it ceased on
the landing. And then came a gentle tan
upon nv door,
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24
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New-York tribune., 1918-02-24

They both looked at me rather hard.
m afraid said Miss Burnett, 'that
we OF the secret service grow terribly
cosmopolitan. Our habits are those of no
country-or rather of all countries"
Il had almost forgotten" said Tiel
chat l once thought and felt like Mr.
Belke." And then he added: "Remember
Belke, | warned you on the first nigh,
we met that you must not only talk but
think in English. If we don't do that con-
stantly and continually when no one is
watching us, how can we count on doing
it constantly and continually when some
one mag be watching u.s."
"Personally, should think it sufficient
to wait till some one avas watching," said.
There speaks Germany" smiled Tiel.
Germany disdains to act part all
the timep' cried.
/ confess I was nettled by his tone.
but his charming "sister" disarmed me
instantly.
Mr. Belke means that he wants foot
lights and an orchestra and an audience
before he mutters Hush! I hear her
coming! He doesn't believe in saving
Hush" in the corner of every railway
carriage Or under his umbrella And I
really think it makes him much less alarm
ing company"
"You explain things very happily,
Eileen," said Tiel.
| was watching her face-for which
there was every excuse-and / saw that
she started ever so slightly when he
called her by her first name This pleased
mel must confess it. 1t showed that
they had not played this farce of brothes
and sister together before, and already !
had begun to dislike little the idea that
they were old and intimate confederates.
| also fancied that it showed she did not
quite enjoy the, familiarity. But she got
her own back instantly.
1T is my one desire to enlighten YOU.
Alexander" she replied, with verv
serious air
| could not help laughing aloud, and |
must confess that Tiel laughed frankly.
too.
The next question that remember our
discussing was one of very Immediate
and vital interest to us ALL 1t began with
remark by Eileen-as I simply must
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24

$50 you treated me like an infant
Mr.. Tiel?"
'The life have lived" said Tiel quiet
ly, "has not been conducive to creating
feeling of confidence in my fellow mems
discretion-until l l:now them. | know
you now, and | feel sorry l took this pre-
caution. Please accept my apologies"
II accept your apology" l said stiff1y,
"but in future, Mr. Tiel, things will be
pleasanter if you trust me-"
He bowed slightly, and said simply: 81
shall"
And then, in a different voice, he said
I'VE have a visitor coming this after
noon to stay with us.
''To stay here" / exclaimed.
"Another of u.s. he explained
'Another-in these islands? Who is
he?"
AS I spoke we heard bell ring
"Ah, here she isl said Tiel, going to
the door. "Comc down and be introduced
whenever you like"
For moment | stood stock still, lost
in doubt and wonder.
"SheW | repeated to myself
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24
CHAPTER vi
The Visitor

Y FEELINGS as I approached the
IVA parlor were anything but happy.
Some voice seemed to warn me that was
IN the presence of something sinister that
some unknown peril stallled at my elbow.
This third party-this "she"-filled me
with forebodings. If ever anybody had a
presentiment, | had one, and all | can
say now is that within thirty seconds of
opening the parlor door | had ceased to
believe in presentiments entirely and final
ly. The vision | beheld nearly took nv
breath away.
Let me introduce you to my sister,
Miss Burnett" said Ticl. "She is so de-
voted to her brother that she has insisted
on coming to look after him for the few
days he is forced to spend in this lone]A
manse."
tie SAID this with a smile, and of course
never intended me to believe word of
his statement, yet as he gave he,, ms
other name, and as that was the ONLY
account Of her circulated in the neigh
borhood, | shall simply refer to her in
the mean time as Miss Burnett. It is the
only name that have to call her by to
her face
AS to her appearance, can only say
that she is the most beautiful woman
l have ever met in my life. The delicacv
and distinction of her features, her dark
eyebrows, her enhancing eye, and her
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24
CHAPTER V
A Mysterious Adventure

N1ONDAY morning broke wet and
A'A windy, but with every sign of
clearing up. Te looked in for a very
few minutes, but he was in his most un-
communicative mood and merely told
me that he would have to be out for the
flrst part of the day, but would be back
IN the afternoon. I could not help sus-
pectlng that he was still little sore
over my refusal to remain with him and
was paying me out by his display of Sc
crecy. Such petty affronts to officers
from those unfortunate enough to be ont
sioe tnat class are not unknown. | was,
OF course, above taking offence, but |
admit that it made me feel less anxious
70 consult his wishes at every turn.
In this humor | wrote for time.
and at last got up and stared i'm.
patiently out of the window 1t had be-
come quite fine day, and the prospect Of
gazing for the greater part of it at a
lew acres of inland landscape, with that
fascinating spectacle to be seen from the
front windows, irritated me more and
more. And then. to add to nv annov-
ance, | heard Boom Boom! Boom p
crashing from the seaward side, and shak
ing the very foundations of the house
4 began to feel emphatically that it was
my duty to watch the British feet at
gunnery practice. =
just then two women appeared, walk
png slowly away from the house. One
shad an apron and no hat, and. though
had only once caught heeting glimpse
of the back view of our servant, ! made
quite certain it was she. | watched them
till they reached farm about a quarter
'of a mile away and turned into the house,
and then said to myself:
'There can be no danger now"
And thereupon l unlocked my door,
walked boldly downstairs and went int,
the front parlor
saw vastly different scene from
yesterday. 4 fresh breeze ripped the
blue waters, patches Of sunshine and
cloudy shadow chased each other oye-
sea and land, and distinct and impos-
ing in it's hateful majesty lay the British
feet, A light cruiser Of an interesting
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24


"But l say that l have not yet finished
my arrangements"
l saw that was in something of di-
lemma, for, indeed, it was difficult to say
exactly how my injunctions met the case
Well" / said, 81 shall tell you what |
shall do. I shall put it to my superior
officer, Commander Wiedermann, and ask
him whether he desires me to absent N.Y.
self any longer"
This was happy inspiration, for felt
Certain what Wiedermann would say.
"Then l shall not know till tomorrow
right whether to count on you-and then
/ shall very probably lose you?"
/ shrugged my shoulders, but said moth
ing. Suddenly his face cleared.
"My dear fellow" he said, ~ won't
press you. Rejoin your ship if you think
it your duty
BY mutual consent we changed the sub
)cct and discussed the question of sub
marines versus surface ships, a subject
in which Tiel showed both interest and
acumen, though I had naturally more
knowledge and could contribute much
from my own personal experience l must
add that it is a pleasure to discuss such
matters with him, for he has q frank and
genuine respect for those who really un-
Gerstand what they are talking about
Toward evening l went back to my
room and fell to writing this narrative
again, but about 10 o'clock ! had another
visit from Tiel, and again he disconnected
me, though not so seriously this time.
IL had message from Ashington ask
ing to see me-" he explained, "and I have
just returned from meeting with him.
He tells me that the date of the fleets
sailing will probably be altered to Fri
day. but he will let me know definitely
tomorrow or Tuesday,"
"Or Tuesday," I exclaimed. "Then I
may have to stay here for another night"
"I'm sorry said he, "but I'm afraid it
can't be helped"
"But can we ever be sure that the feet
been thinking it over, and the question
struck me: Why are they making this
arrangement so far ahead?"
"That struck me, too,' said Tel, "and
also Ashington. But he has found out
now. There is some big scheme on. Some
think it is Helgoland and some think the
Baltic. Anyhow, there is definite pro-
gramme, and they will certainly keep to
it. The only uncertain thing is the actual
day Of sailing"
at is a plan which will be nicely upset
If we get our torpedoes into three or four
of their uperdreadnoughts!" I ex-
claimed
He nodded grimly
'And for that we want to have the
timing exact" he said. "Be patient, my
friend; we shall know by Tuesday morn
ing at the latest"
tried to be as philosophical as I could,
but it was dreary evening, with the rain
still beating on my window and another
days confinement to look forward to.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-24
PART iii
CHAPTER w

(Continued)
< w ARDON me for reminding
y 81 you that you are at present
Il under my ORDERS" said he
"While this affair is be-
arranornG o1,l1, -
New-York tribune., 1918-10-27

ernmental community of the German
note. with sentiment still running
strong in Congressional circles against
giving the note serious consideration"
wrote Albert Fox, in "The Washington
POST on Tuesday, there were, if any
thing, increased evidences Of resentment
at the way the note has been couched
as we'll as at its purport." The CORE
spondent of "The Christian Science Mon
tor adds details to the picture Of the
machinery:
The reioinder of Germany to the note of
President Wilson has been decided at the
Swiss Legation, and the English transa-
zion will be delivered on Wednesday morn
ing by the Swiss Charge. The Charge
sought appointment with Secretary
Lansing late on Tuesday afternoon after
the Cabinet meeting, but the Secretary de-
ferred the meeting till Wednesday morn
ing
The Monitor" correspondent then
goes on to say:
The popular view. as one hears ii here. is
that the decision is now up to Germany.
but the Presidents friends take another
view. They feel that he now has the
greatest opportunity that ever has been
presented to an individual in the crcum-
stances as they are here set forth
The world has had four years Of war.
Germany and her allies crouchne.
with their backs to the wall, seeking to
bargain to lay down their arms with the
best possible terms. All this time their
forces being pushed back. France and
Belgium are being liberated and full and
final defeat is in sight The purpose OF
world domination, once so strong. is
so far removed that it is a question OF
saving their nation from INVASION
This Presidents friends feel that if he
dashcs all the hopes Of the Hohenzollcrns
to the ground with a reply to this last
cringing communication 20 the effect that
the decision must be left to Foch, and that
the question is not one of diplomacy. but
OF military decision, he will strike the note
that will touch every heart devoted to the
cause of democracy II is felt that he viii
rect full approval if he shall tell the dip
lomatistss Of Berlin that they are going