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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
VOLUNTEERS BEGIN
LAST WEEKS WORK

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE five hundred
civilians enrolled in the military train
ing camp at Fort Sheridan started on
their final week of instruction today
facing a strenuous program.
Because of the large amount of un-
finished work mapped out for the re-
cruits, the plan to invade Chicago on
Thursday has been abandoned, it was
announced. Instead the civilian sold
iers will engage in maneuvers with
sailors from the Great Lakes naval
training station at Lake Bluff.
Two companies from the Culver
military academy joined the camp to-
day to practice with the civilians for
the remainder of the week. There
are 120 cadets in the companies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
Play By Play
Story of Game
FIRST INNING.

PHILLIES-Stock got two base hit
to center when Speaker lost the ball
in the sun. Bancroft sacrificed
Gardner to Hoblitzel, Stock going to
third. The Boston inf1eld came in
close. Carrigan almost nipped Stock
off third. Paskert fouled out to
Gardner. Cravath struck out. The
stands were in an uproar. No runs,
one hit. no errors.
RED SOX-Mooper flied out to Gray
ath. Scott famed. Alexander had
more speed than he did last Friday.
Speaker flied out to Paskert. No
runs, no hits, no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
WHOLE FAMILY IS KILLED
Physician ExplaInss oueer Accident BY
Saying Oxygen In Room Was
All Cons,umed

Chicago, Oct. II. - The four men,
bers Of the family Of Ctto Hardekopf
met death in an unusual manner today.
The dead include HardAkopf, proprie-
tor OF a small meat market, on the
north side, his wife and two daughters.
The family lived in apartL eents over
the shop.
According to DR.. j. L. EisenIrath the
oxygen in the apartment, tie doors
and windows Of which were closed
was entirely consumed by gas Jets
burning under a wash boiler III the
,kitchen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
PHILADELPHIA.

Summary - Three base hits: Speak
er. Two base hits; Stock. Sacrifice
hits: Bancroft, Alexander, Stock, Hob
IttzeI, Scott. Earned runs; Boston 2.
Left on bases; Boston 2: Philadelphia
8; Struck out by Leonard s; BY Alex.
ander q; Bases on balls: OF Alexander
2. Double plays: Burns to Bancroft to
Luderus. Umpires: O'Laughiin (pIate)
klsm (bases); Evans and RigIer (out.
fieIdD.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
RuMANlA is EXCITED.

Paris, Oct. II. - A Havas dispatch
from Bucharest, filed October s, but
delayed by the censor, says
Reports from Dobrudja tell Of the
concentration of Bulgarian troops in
cantonments about three miles from
the Rumanian frontier. These troops
are engaged in constructing trenches,
and at one place the presence of ar
tillery is reported
"The newspaper Roumanie declares
Rumania should intervene in the new
theater of war and that she cannot
keep her sword sheathed without risk
of compromising her interests and
honor"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
BRAND WHITLOCK
is SICK IN BED

The Hague, Oct II. Letters re-
ceived here from Brussels state that
Brand Whitlock, American minister to
Belgium, is confined to his bed HIS
illness Is due in part to the strain to
which he has been subjected as media
tor between Belgians and Germans
Although advised by friends to leave
Belgium for rest, Mr. Whitlock de-
clines to do so. Belgians from all parts
of the country are constantly going to
him for assistance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
GREEK STEAMER is
SENT TO BOTTOM

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE Greek steamer
Dmitrious, owned in Andros, was tor
pedoed October by an Austrian sub
marine southeast of Sicily, according
to a communication from the British
legation to the Havas correspondents
at Athens. The crew was saved by q
French oil steamer.
The loss of the Dimitrious was an
nounced in London yesterday but no
details were given as to her fate or
how she was sunk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
BRITISH. LOSSES GROWING
Official Report Shows Many Soldiers
Killed in First Week Of The
Present Month.

London, Oct. II. - British casualties
reported since October / amount to
more than 21,000 The week end cas-
ualty list published today gives 200 Of
ficers and 4,300 men. This brings up
the total casualties published in the
London papers since the first Of the
month to 981 officers and 2O,351 men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
VILLA MEN IN REVOLT.

Ell Paso, Texas, Oct. 11.-Forces of
General Obregon are reported to be
within few days march from Juarez.
Carranza consul advices declare a
revolt is pending in Casas Grandes,
where General Villa has mobilized his
army for an overland advance into
Sonora.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
FRENCH MINISTER ILL.

Paris, Oct. IL The foreign minis
ter, Theophile Delcasse, who is indis-
posed, will be obliged to keep to his
room for several days. He is exhaust
ed from overwork. Premier Vivani
will continue the direction of the for
eign ministry during his absence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

Washington, D. c., Oct. 1.-THE
governments of Bolivia, Uruguay and
Guatemala remained to be heard from
today in approval of the action of the
United States government in deciding
to recognize the Carranza govern.
ment in Mexico. The other countries
which participated in the Pan-Ameri-
can peacs conference through their
diplomatic representatives-Ar
Brazil and Chile-already have sane
toned the work of the conference the
approval of the first named govern
ments is expected momentarily.
The next step to be taken by the
United States will be determination of
the form in which recognition shall be
accorded 1t is expected to be ex-
tended this week, possibly through
do, Carranza's official agent here. Pro-
hibition of shipment of arms to fac
tions opposed to the Carranza govern
ment then will follow.
The Villa element will continue the
struggle.
Wilson Approves.
\ Secretary Lansing reported formally
to President Wilson today the proceed
ings of the last session of the Pan
American conference which decided on
recognition for the Carranza party as
the de facto government in Mexico.
The president gave his approval.
Secretary Lansing said the form in
which recognition would be extended
or the time had not been fixed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
AIRMEN is KILLED.

San Diego, Cal, Oct. II. = Lieut..
Walter D. Talliaferro, stationed at the
United States army aviation Corps
school at North Island, feH 1000 Feet
into San Diego bay this morning and
was killed. His body has T2t bef,J re-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
ROCKEFELLER GOES EAST.

Chicago, Oct. 11.--John D. Rookie
feller, Jr., arrived here today from
Denver. He took an automobile ride
through the south side parks and left
later for New York.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
FOURTH. INNING.

PHILLIES-Luderus struck out for
the second time Whitted flied out
to Hooper. Niehoff sent up high
one to Scott. No runs, no hits, no
errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
CARRANzA WINS
RECOGNITION OF
UNITED STATES
SOUTH AMERICAN NATIONS JOIN.
ING IN ACKNOWLEDGING
"FiRST CHIEF"

u Paso, Texas, Oct. II. -
Anxiety Is felt for the welfare Of
500 members Of the Mormon COL
onies Of the Casas Grandes dis
trict, when recognition Of Car
rama becomes generally known In
the Villa army, mobilized there.
These coIonists have already
reported depredations by the Villa
forces but have refused to leave,
though repeatedly urged by the
state department.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
SECOND INNING.

PHILLIES-Luderu struck out Whit
ted popped out to Hoblitzel. There
was fork to Leonard's shoots and
lots of speed in his service. Me
hoff sent up a high one to Scott.
No runs, no hits, no errors.
RED SOX-Hoblitzel went out on a
grounder to Alexander, who touched d
the batter on the base line. Lewis
shot a single past Stock. Lewis
was out stealing, Burns to Ban
croft. Gardner flied to Whitted. No
runs, one hit, no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
THIRD INNING.

singled over Bar
rvs head. Gardner took Alexanders
bunt and threw to Hoblitzel who
dropped the ball. Burns went to
second. Stock sacrificed, Gardner
to Barry, Burns going to third and
Alexander to second. Burns scored
on Bancroft's single to center, Alex
ander going to third. On the throw
in Bancroft went to second. Barry
took Paskert's high fly while run
ming towards right field, wonder
full catch. Cravath sent. long fly
to Lewis who took the ball after
long run toward the left field fence.
One run, two hits, one error.
RED SOX-Barry flied out to Pask.
ert. Carrigan walked. Whitted drop
ped Leonard's foul after a long run.
1t was not an error. Leonard fan
ned. Hooper popped out to Stock.
No runs, no hits, no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

Ik9SE Noe<1A~ GAi-
++++*++++*+**4%H+ +3+++*+<+++ +*<<%
Announcement Of the President
to Mrs Norman Gait widow Of millionaire jeweler Washing
ton d. c. followed shortly by that the wedding
take place early in December the home the bride Mrs Gait
considered the
is 38 old. The president is So.
President Wilson Norman
making preliminary
ding conddered but
at the white house One cablegram
of Guatemala The president the
Despite reports that the wedding might be held
said informed
for wedding early in December in Mrs Gals home here
+ + + - ~ +++++++++ +
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CONTINUED on page 81
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
NATIONS MEETING TO
END TRADE TANGLES
Session Of International High
Commission May Not Be
Held Until Next Year.

A movement to postpone the nrst
meeting of the International High Com
mission on Uniformity Of Laws created
by the recent Pan-American financial
conference. has been launched by the
United States. following the meeting
OF the United States section at the
Treasury Department. Preliminary
plans called for q meeting in Buenos
Aires, November ], But in order to give
the United States and all Of the other
countries concerned opportunity to pre-
oS.,so Tars full reports REGARDING es,st,ms nsas.i
remedies from their elimination. the
United States members adopted reso-
lution late yesterday. proposing q post
ponement to April 2, 1916
other American countries by. the State
Department last night.
Plans for the carrying forward Of the
work Of the United States section were
approyed at the meeting. and q num-
including the following:
Uniformity Of laws relating to bills
Of exchange. Constantine f. Mcclure
uniformity OF laws relating to bills OF OF
customs regulations. consular certi1-
Gates and invoices and port charges.
Wilbur J; Carr and Gen; e. H. crowder;
standardi.sti9n ST. Of sanitary resula.iSSns ~
copyright legislation, Thorvaid Solberg
uniformity of regulations for CONNER
cial travellers and samples. Elliott II.
Goodwin uniform low rates of postage
and money order and parcel post
charges, Postmaster General Burleson
extension Of means OF arbitration OF
commercial disputes. John II. Fahey
legislation on warrants, Welding Ring
conditions imposed in Latin America
upon foreign business companies. Paul
Fuller: uniformity Of laws governing
the establishment and regulation Of cor
porations and joint stock compa nles,
Prof. Roscoe Pound.
The next meeting Of the American Sec
ton will be held here In December. fur
ther to consider the recommendation
to be made to all Of the other coun.
tries.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
ELECTRICITY BIG
=: FIRE PREVENTIVE
Only 80 Per Cent Of BIazes In
New York Traceable to That
j. Source.

NEW YORK. eept. N-Electricity AZ
safety First" factor in cutting down
the number of fires in this city has been
Of big importance in the opinion Of Fire
Commissioner Robert Adamson. His
conviction on this point Is suostanfi-
atsd BY figures in his annual report to
Mayor Mitchell, showing that only ~
Dsr cent Of last years biases were
chargeable to electricity. To extended
use Of the electric service in heating
and lighting 10 attributed the decrease
Last sns 0S ysar New " York;s Rors lo,, by flame.
amounted to SS.217.s1l. OF this total only
~, $50 was due to electric wires. con-
duits. cars. insulation, etc. These hg-
9res .,. are quoted BY experts as q re-
whiSh Sh is we %sed s1.ensiysly II the best
That the match is still menace
vhees there are children Is shown BY
the report. which attributes $3O2, 10 Of
the fre loss in 1914 to carelessness with
matches. These figures are more than
100000 more than the electricity hre
loss.
Kerosene used in lamps and stoves
started 81 blazes with a total loss Of
326,6S3. Firemen had to respond to IsS
alarms caused by carelsssness with
bentine. gasoiene. and naphtha, the
1s:s Ss9E ;7 70 sss,7
corded in sbs nres due to old style
ranges. boilers. stoves, stove pipes.
and steam pipes in 1914.
In other cities. too. electricity has
been found a good preventive me-
cent Of its fres are caused BY eiec-
trtotty. Louisville. too. reports 1 per
cent.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24

ana have pledged unanimous support OF
Csar Ferdinand In any step he may
take. Diplomats here who are stiff
hopeful Of better turn to Balkan AZ
fairs declared this might mean that
the political leaders had been informed
that Buigaria's attitude favored the
allies and hence had withdrawn their
protests. This opinion, however. was
not held BY tho majority.
Situation ID Grave.
The press Of all the allied capitals has
awakened to the gravity Of the situa-
tion. A PetroGrad dispatch today said
that the Russian press expresses no
surprise at the Bulgarian mobilization
order. and regards the situation ~
most serious" The United Press bu-
reau at Paris wired today that "the
nswspapers here. agree the Balkan sit
uation II grave"
Tho BulGarian legation today was un-
able to confirm a report that the mobil-
ivakion order had suddenly been with
drawn. Attaches said they could Inn
agine no development that would lead
the BulGarian Gear to cancel his decree
after II had once been promulgated.
This rumC.' only increased the per-
plexity here az to Ferdinand's real pur-
London took the view that II Athens
reports Of the mobilization Of twenty
eiGht classes OF Bulgarian reserves are
true. there can be no doubt as to Bull
eAris's Intentions. 1t was pointed out
nete that no such force IL needed to
preserve Bulgarian neutrality"
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
NAVAL ACADEMY HEAD
VISITS ND. GOVERNOR
Captain Eber|e and GoIdsbor.
ough Exchange Courtesies
at Annapolis Today.

ANNAPOLIS. Sept. 24-Capt. e. W.
Eberle. suDerintendent of the Naval
Academy. and Governor Goldsborough
OF Maryland. exchanged official cour-
tesies this morning. the new head of the
Academy paying a visit to the governor
at the executive mansion and the visit
being returned within an hour.
The first call was paid by the head
OF the Academy. because, as a captain
In the navy. his official standing is out.
ranked by the standing Of a State exec
utive.
Accompanied by his personal aide
Lieut.. r. E. Kurtz, Captain Eberle was
driven to the executive mansion shortly
after 10 o'clock. He was received by
the governor and Adjt. Gen. Z. r. Mack.
lin. ranking officer OF the governor 4
military staff. After q brief visit the
officers returned to the, Academy. and
about II o'clock the governor and Cen
eral Macklin drove to the Government
reservation. As the State automobile
bearing the governor and his adtutan mi
general entered the Sampson gate of
the Academy salute Of fifteen guns
was fired by the shore battery, and the
Academy band played Maryland, NV
Maryland"
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
POLK LEARNS WHAT
BLOEDSINNIGE MEANS
Acting Secretary Of State Decline
To Reveal His Secret,
However.

The official photographers have not
yet made public their findings on the
meaning Of the term. "bIoedsinnige
Yankees"
That is what Captain Won Papen Ger
man military attache. said to his wife
In one of the Archibald letters about
some Of the folks in America.
Ransack of the State Department sup
ply Of dictionaries by the experts on
etymology and philology was made yes
terday and is understood an official
translation has been evolved
Acting Secretary Polk refuses to cay
what 1t is. Opinions. unofficial, vary
from dumb" and foolish" to crazy" !"
Some question, too. Is raised whether
the captain smiled when he said II.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
French Guns Damage
German Works After
All-Night Bombardment

PARIS. Sept. A.--French batteries
seriously damaged G<fman works in a.
all-night artillery battle around Arras,
the war office stated this afternoon. An
other furious artillery engagement oc-
Cured around Roye and Quennevieres,
where the Germans used asphyxiating
shells, but without result.
Near Bretencourt. a strong German
patrol detachment attempted to storm a
French advance post but was driven
off, suffering heavy losses.
The French have poured in a heavy
cannonade upon the German works In
the Champagne and the Argonne for
twenty-four hours, wrecking trenches,
blockhouses. and enemy encampments.
German workmen attempting to repair
the damage done by previous lombard
ments were dispersed.
Several German attacks in Lorraine.
west Of Manhof and north of Bures,
were repulsed.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
FRYE NOTE GIVES
HOPE OF SETTLEMENT

- Although not entirely satisfactory tc
this Government. the new German note
on the Frye case IL looked on by Of.
ficials here as partially meeting the de.
fnands of this country and paving the
way for an adjustment Of the Frye case
and matters relating to IT,
This Government is expected to ac-
cept the arrangement proposed by Ger
many as to settlement Of the Frye rep
aration In itself. =
The phase OF the note which this Gov
ernment does not accede to relates In
the German contention that It has the
right to sink American merchant carry
ing absolute contraband II circurn-
stances do not permit taking such yes
sells into port. This. the United States
does not concede to be permissible un-
der the Prussian-American treaties.
1t is the feeling here that the note
on the whole IL friendly and reflects
the disposition Of the German govern
ment to avoid trouble with this nation
over submarines.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
P0SLAm DOES i.
WONDERS FOR
SKIN and SCALP

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is at your service. and for your benefit.
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or slight. Heals stubborn Eczema, Ac-
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Itch including BARRIERS Itch and Itching
feet. Eradicates Dandruff Herpes. Re-
moves Pimples. Bla ckheads, Rashes.
Relieves sunburn. Takes soreness out
Of scaids. Hives, Mosquito Bites, Ivy
Poisoning. Just the right antiseptic
treatment for open sore spots. cuts and
abra sions.
Poslam Soap imparts the hyeien,c
effects of antiseptic medication with
Poslam. Try II for Toilet and Bath.
For samples. send &c. stamps to Emer-
gency Laboratories. 20 West 25th st
New York City. Sold by all druggists.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
President Wilson at
Performance at keith's

President Wilson attended Keith's
Theater last night. He was accom-
panied by Miss Helen Woodrow Bones
and Prof. Axon.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24

g,n. In the region of smielin we took
roc prisoners and two Maxims In hand
to-hand fighting and captured one
height which had changed hands re-
"Near smorson tforty-five miles
southeast of Vilna), and near Guwlna,
east of Ida, violent fighting continues,
Southeast Of Ida, between the Niemen
and the Moltshad rivers, and also In
the region Of the Olginski canal (north-
west OF Pinsk) serious bayonet encount-
ers are becoming more frequent, devel-
oping into hand-to-hand combats on
wide front.
Seize German Guns.
Northwest OF the fortress Of Dubno.
Russian forces have occupied Woinit-
sky. on the left bank of the 1kwa riv-
er, capturing twenty-eight officers and
400 men and three Maxims. In the re-
gion of Dworets, southwest of Kre-
menec, our forces occupied height
and took prisoner two officers and >0Q
men,
''1n the region north OF Zaleszcsyki.
we drove the enemy from the villages
Of Worolintxe and Ghinkowtse. Our
cavalry pursued the fleeing Austrians.
killing and taking many prisoners. Our
troops, in their pursuit. finally arrived
at Prousy where they captured addi-
tional prisoners and men,"
The Washington times., 1915-09-24

PETROGRAD. Sept. N.-Brilliant vio-
tories at both ends Of the long battle
front were claimed today in official
dispatches to the war office. General
Russty has beaten back with heavy
losses German forces who attempted ia
approach the DwinA river, twenty
seven miles southeaSt of Riga. Gene
raj Ivanoff has captured four villages
from the Austrians. taking more than
1. 600 prisoners.
The Germans are renewing their at
tacks on the Russian positions west
and southwest of Dvinsk. A great
battle Is developing. with the Cars
troops holding their own.
Again Take Ofense.
In the southeastern theater the Rus
SLAMS are again on the offensive ana
driving the enemy westward on a 16O-
mile front. Large captures of guns
and ammunition are being made.
''On the river Eckau. southeast of
Riga, near Stounga. the Germans were
forced to flee, abandoning grenades.
cartridges, and utensils," said the Of
ficial statement. I'm the region Of At
kala. stubborn fighting 10 going on.
NeuEut VILLAGE has repeatedly changed
hands In the last few hours.
"The situation before Dvinsk 10 un-
changed. West Of Seventeen lake our
beyonet charges resulted in the capture
OF one officer. 100 mon and q machine
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
RUSSIANS WCTORS
ON 15O-M|LE front
Petrograd Claims Defeat Of
Germans at Both Ends Of
Battle Line.

BERLIN (via wireless to
Lond o nd, Sept. 24.-German
troops have recaptured the vii
lagos Of Rose and Strigg,
thirty-four miles southeast of
Riga, it was officially announced
this afternoon.
"The Bavarians under Prince
Leopold have broken the Rus.
sian resistance on . wide 'front.'"
the Official statement declared.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF Co.
lumbia-Partly cloudy tonight and Satur-
Gay; somewhat lower temperate ture !:
Saturday. light to moderate variable
Maryland-Partly cloudy tonight and
saturday; somewhat lower temperature
winds. "o''
Vtrgtnia-Probably fair tonight and
saturday; slightly warmer tonight in
west and central portion: moderate
The Washington times., 1915-09-24

TIDE TABLE.
High tide at 8:l a. M and g.M n m
Low tide at 2:4S a. m. and 800 D. m.
SUN TABLE.
Cun rises.......5:49 Sun sets 6.s6
Light automobile lamps at 6:s3 p. m.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
German Cruiser Sinks in
Baltic Near Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN. Sept. 4-Fishermen
In the Baltic sea. south OF Copenhagen,
observed a German cruiser of Falster-
bo 1t suddenly disappeared in an i'm
n.ense column Of water. Simultaneously ly
there was a loud explosion. 1t is be.
lieved the ship was torpedoed.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
MURDER OF KNOWLES
BEFORE GRAND JURY
Expected That John Doe" Pro-
ceedings Will Be Followed To
Get Guilty Parties.

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. sept. 24-The
findings of tho police in their efforts to
gee the murderer of Justice willis g.
Knowles will be turned over to the
grand jury today 1t 10 believed.
That this body will institute John
Doe proceedings appears almost GER
to subpoena any person thought to be
able to throw (ight on the murder Of
the Judge.
The will OF the slain jurist will be
probated today before Judge H. G. Du-
bOis, at the knightsvtlle Courthouse.
The Washington times., 1915-09-24
Germans Strengthen
Positions in Belgium

ROTTERDAM. Sept. A.-During the
last week the German positions in Bel
GUM have been heavily REINFORCED.
while the fortifcations at Lille, in
France. have been restored and
strengthened.
II is reported here that these precau-
tions have been taken in anticipation
Of Q possible general offensive on the
pert Of the entente allies along the
western line before the autumn rains
begin.