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This appears to be exactly what has
happened, the Russians during the
week. according
Russ Crossing of to reports. hav-
Danube Reported. w. at two
points; in what number it is not
known, but unless the Russians place
large forces over the Danube they will
endanger themselves more than they
will Won Mackensen. for they surely
will face determination before the nu-
merically superior German and Bull
garian armies.
Whether they have crossed the river
or not the Russians operating to the
west Of the Danube are bringing to
bear an annoying fire upon Won Mack
ensen's flank. while the other flank Is
being harassed by the Russian fleet in
the Black sea
In view of the repeated assertions
that Won Mackensen's forces are re-
ported de-
Further Retirement mora IL d
Appears to Be Likely. has lost
one-third Of his electives in his recent
campaign, he having failed to receive
reinforcements. further retirement
seems likely. even though the railway.
which is Rumania's chief artery to the
sea, Is abandoned.
1t is not to be expected that the Ger
mans will permit the entente to con-
ttnue their gains in Macedonia without
rendering some efficient aid. and ap-
parently this aid must come from Won
Falkenhayn. or Won Mackensens force
in the Dobrudja must be reduced.
Possible German plans and actions
In SO Tar as the Balkan arena is con-
cerned certainly are of as much inter-
the allies will keep up their drives in
Macedonia and whether they will con-
tinue their successes in the Dobrud3a.
On the moves Of either group of bel
depends
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Forced From Strong
Lines Before Kenali.

o e
boundary line dividing Serbia and
Greece. After tenacious fighting they
were forced even farther back toward
Monastir More positions were aban-
doned and the Bulgars moved back on
their last line before Kenali These po-
sitions, prepared in advance. were de-
cIared by Sofia to have been impreg-
nable and possibly were. IL any posi-
tons may be deemed impregnable IN
the present struggle. The French and
Russians. moving up the railroad line
leading from Florina directly south Of
Monastir brought serious pressure to
bear on the Bulgars. but 1t is possible
that they to-day would not occupy their
positions four miles from the important
Serbian city had not the Serbs sue
ceeded in crossing the Cerna river in
the face of most desperate enemy re-
sistance and capturing the Chuke
mountains which dominate Monastir to
the east The Serbians. some miles from
Monastir to the east and northeast. so
%ravely endangered the enemy line rest
ing before Kenali that the Bulgars were
availed nothing in the face OF these
fanking attacks on the part of the
French and Russians on the one hand
and the serhans on the other.
AS the Serbians continue to drive
further north. II they are permitted to
do so. they will be able to continue
their fanking tactics. which can mean
but one thinR-continued retreat by
the Bulgars. the loss of Monastir and
the possible loss of Prilep to the north
east Should the Bulgarians hesitate
long before or in Monastir and should
the Serbians move farther to the
north the Serbs would be able to throw
line to the rear OF the Bulgarian
forces and they would be effectua1ly
bottled up. unless Germany sends re-
Inducements to this section Of such
number that they will be able to check
the Serbs.
At present the Bulgars have taken up
a position behind the Viro river. and
there is but one more natural barrier
between them and Monastir-a small
stream. Even these defenses. however.
win be Of little avail unless the flank
ing movements Of the Serbians are
brought to q quick halt. In the past few
days total Of twelve towns on the
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Won Mackensen Now
Having Time of Life.

having the time of his life in the
Dobrudja. which he practically over
run three or four weeks ago. 1t is de-
clared that the Russians and Ru-
manians have driven him back for a
distance of fifty miles and his line
rests INN ediately north of the Con-
stanZa -Cernavoda railroad. He now has
the advantage of a thirty-mile line,
whereas he formerly was forced to de-
fend on nearly hundred when in the
north central section of the Dobrudja.
Even now. however. he has a grave
task il he Is to continue to hold the
Constanza- Cernavoda railroad, for 1t
has been officially announced that the
Russians have sent large force
southwark on the western bank of the
Danube.
This movement was forecast in my
review of last Sunday. when II was de-
clared that such u move on the part of
the Russians was most likely, in view
of the fact that 1t would bring grave
menace to Won Mackensen. particularly
II the Russians were enabled to cross
the Danube and get Immediately TO
his rear.
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Germany ASSEMBLIES
Forces for Effort.

my snail be placed beneath the hee.
of Teutonic military might. The allies
realize the danger. and as conse-
qlsnce once more are driving on the
Macedonian front. this being one Of the
chief means Of lessening the pressure
on the Rumauians.
Aitaoug!. the fighting on other fronts
las been Of terrific character, develop
nents on the Macedonian arena held
first place IN world events during the
week closed. Operations here forecast
the withdrawal Of Germanic forces
from other sections more probably the
Euinani'tn. while u may be expected
that Gen. Serial will inaugurate an al
lied drive. sucn as has been expected
for some weeks. 10 the northxard from
the entente base at Salonihf Had
weather conditions have had no infu-
ence on the allied purpose up to date
bus IL remains 20 be- seen what Will be
done ia the dead OF winter
The BulSa;s have been expelled from
practically all OF those sections occu-
pied some months ago in Grecian Mace
donia- Furthermore. Monastir the one
city coveted by the BulKars above 9TH
ers for purely sentimental reasons-it
having been captured at such great
cost-seerns to be within the grip of
the allies. Its fall may be expected Il
any hour II This comes to pass the
greater need Of credit vii fall to the
valiant Serbian army which has been
forced 10 engage In battles-not the
largest, when the number of men md
artillery are taken into consideration.
but of the bIoodiest character.
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struggle.
The Serbians are gaining. Furthermore.
they may be expected to continue their
gains for some time to come When gains
are spoken of. it is in the broader sense.
for never yet has army carried on
successful major operations without suf-
eering numerous minor rebuffS.
The Serbans are gravely menacing the
organization of the Bulgarian armies AS
il is declared a major portion of Bull
gara's forces are being employed in the
particular section now being abandoned
b. them in the face of the tenacious Serbs.
the importance of recent events in the
general Monastir region at once becomes
apparent.
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Dramatic History of
Serbians' Battles.

Serbians' Battles. w u Hy-s, -,
all one OF her sons fred the torch that
resulted in the general European confia-
grafton of today. Long after Austria de-
clared war upon her. long after Russia.
Germany, England and France entered
the struggle the Serbians fought tena-
ciousiy and defended the borders of their
native land. But the Germanic rulers
finally concentrated their attention upon
Serbia, and though resisting to the ut
most. though defending every mountain
crag and detle to the limit: though offer
ing up the lives OF soldiers by the tens Of
thousands, the Serbsans were forced back.
and back and then back. until her armies
were compelled TO fee into other lands
that they might protect themselves. En-
tente delays were responsible for the sre d
with which Serbia was conquered. Ser
b!an armies. fighting on other soil than
their own. were worn out by weeks
~ struggle. were in rags and tatters and
\ n, from hunger. and finally were pos
W saved from complete humiliation
by transportation to the Island OF Corfu
on allied warships ard transports. The
though far removed from their native
heath. This band Of men. which went
upon the isle weary. footsore. i'll and SUI
tering from foul wounds and pcstilence
kept as it's watchword through all its
hours of trial. We shall reclaim Serbia -
These courageous men. true TO their king
and national instincts, were fed. they were
clothed. they were equipped. and under
the tutelage of allied military leaders be-
came expert The entente leaders drilled
| them In the use Of French and British
| artillery. Their obsolete guns. such a
! remained. were cast aside for the more
| modern implements of wnr These-what
were once struggling bands OF unco- or
dinated fighters-were welded into firm
F, unit The entente kept up it's operation
| around Saioniki and in figuring on thu
| future IL was decided that to the Ser.
/ bians should be left a large share OF the
i task Of retaining Serbia and DEALING
| such blows as were possible to the Bull
| earians and Germans on the Macedonian
| front
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Germanic Empires Taking Desperate Risk -:
in Promising Liberty TO Polish People ::
in an Effort TO Win Recruits for War
Reopens Question of Unity of Races and Promises Ir0ub
for the FutWe--Napoleon Tried the Same Game and
Failed to Profit by It---Worse Than Balkan Problem
By FRANK H. SIMONDS,
Author of ''The Great War"


A the the ape cp
pNel Q
aand Geman i the sh @ ken o
hi the have initiate TO escns tina cal his
Np erected Mt the CndD T th reg now E
then iu BY nc II nc
snn province Psn.
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This rejuvenated army. still longing
for the day when il could once more
carry the bat
Reiuyenated ArmV tie to its own
I soil. was trans
oeAs W ~AoS@"' ported to Sa-
ioniki and assigned to its position on the
western section Of the line
On July IS the Serbians began an of 4.
fensive. and for weeks battled for the
towering mountains in the important
Moglene range. The Bulgars were forced
from one positions and then another.
but the Serbians crowned their endeavor
by the capture Of the important height
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On the eastern section of the line
east of the Struma the British once
more have taken
British Gaining East up the battle
and have cap
VI tne OIL uina' tured the towns
of Karakaska and Barakli, which lie
in that section of northeastern Greece
occupied by the Bulgars in an attempt
to flank the allied line. The Bulgars
are reported to have weakened their
line in this section, though reports
emanating from various responsible
sources would indicate that strong
forces yet face the British. 1t is pos
sible that a great number of these are
Turks.
While the British continue their
drive considerable speculation is be-
ing INDUCED in to the plans of Gen.
Serial 1t is believed that blow will
be struck in the Vardar river region.
for this. from geographical stand
point, is the most logical route for
the Danube.
After a period of reverses, Gen. Won
Falkenhayn has set the wheels of his
military machine in motion, and with
the assistance of reinforcements and
excellent weather has been able to
force the Rumanians back in the Tir-
gujuily. Alt and jul valleys. but not
before overcoming the stoutest re-
sistance.
The gains of the Teutons in this sec
ton have been material; they have ad-
vanced to within a few miles of the
important railroad of Tirgu Jiu, about
twenty-five miles south of Vulcan pass
Should they gain this point they will
have the use of the railroad in carry
ing on further operations looking to-
ward the complete mastery of the Ru-
manian plains and possibly Bucharest
itself.
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Once Weary Disorganized, Suffering Serbs
Fiqht With DeU0ut Zeal and Patriotic Frenzy
TO Reclaim Native Lands From Hated Foe
Big Events Expected in Bal
kans Owing to Pressure by
All BeIIigerents.
BIG ALLIED GAINS IN WEST

western section of the Maced DOMAIN
front have been taken by the allies.
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This appears to be exactly what ha
happened, the Russians during TIL
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Rumanians Face
Enveloping Move.


the Germans are declared to have CEN
tered a great portion of their rein
forcements in this section. Rumanian
tenacity Of their positions in this sec
ton would appear to be in doubt. There
is possibility that already they have
been forced back in this section by
frontal attacks. and if not, they face
development from the rear, in view of
the advances made by the Teutons
south of Red Tower pass.
The Germans not only have been de-
livering sledge hammer blows against
enemy positions on the lower Transyl-
vanian line, but have endeavored for
the past ten days to drive an effective
wedge through the Russian and Rv-
manian troops which form a junction
about ten miles south of Dorna Watra
Tho Russians operating in the
Gyergyo mountains have sustained
severe reverses during the past week,
Berlin declaring that they have been
forced back to the Rumanian frontier
The situation in SO far as Rumania
is concerned truly is critical on the
Transylvanian front. Should the Ger
mans be permitted to advance further
they undoubtedly will be able to con-
troll railways as well as highways
leading toward the general direction
of Bucharest and they possibly will
cut a large slice of Rumania from re-
gions to the east unless checked
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Peril Of Dual Monarchy.

If Austria loses the war there will be
general refrigeration Of subject
races, the dual monarchy will suffer
erosion on every front. Italians. Ru.
manians. Serbs. Poles and Ruthenians
will depart, the coasts Of Hungary may
be Joined to the Serbs. Once this issue
of races is raised, an issue that cost
Austria her place in Germany and her
provinces in Italy, 1t is impossible for
any man to tell where 1t will stop.
After all. the great war itself had it,
origin in the Serb desire for racial
unity and there are only half AZ many
Serbs as Poles in Europe.
All these facts are perfectly known
to the Germans and to the AuetriAne.
The AustrfAns have Unlisted mat the
restoration Of Poland. even the limited
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1t Is to the Serbs that credit for the
greatest allied gains on the Macedo-
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Serbians Get Credit
for Greatest Advance.

Serial, COMMUNICATING chief of the al
lied forces on this front. intrusted the
Serbians with the task of pressing the
Bulgarians back on the western wing
Of the battle line he figured well. The
Serbians not only have pushed the Bull
CARS about fifty miles. but are fighting
on their native soil. which they desire
above all things to reclaim; and this
has fred them to the highest pitches
Of frenzied enthusiasm and patriotism,
and the armies OF exiled King Peter
are struggling as only men with de-
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Germany has moved forces from sew
erai arenas of war to the Transylva-
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Although Won Falkenhayn is succeed
ing apparently admirably in his eff
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The history of the Serbs in the present
war is possibly as dramatic as that OF
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The Bulgarians. after Withdrawing
from the immediate environs of Flo
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On the eastern section of the line
east of the Struma the British once
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The Rumanians are declared to be
fighting on Hungarian soil in the vi
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The italian drive upon Trieste mas
but little in recent days.
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THE WEssrER-PARKMAN CASE.
ses,ss,.Ss.J&
@NaeAesa syreH2S

No modern crime Is more celebrated
than the murder of DR.. George Park
man by Prof. John w. Webster of
Harvard college. This because both
the slayer and the slain were distin-
guished men, and also by reason of
the grotesquely horrible circumstances
attending the crime.
Doctor Parkman was a wealthy and
widely known citizen of Boston, and
at the time of his removal was sixty
years Of age. He was a mar of most
peculiar appearance. His face was
unusually long, and terminated in a
sharp chin, protruding to such an ex.
tent that it seemed a deformity. His
head was bald and down the center of
that his skull had been soldered to.
gether by a poor workman. He was
thin and tall, enjoyed excellent health.
and was remarkably active and ener
getic for one of his years.
Webster "a an entirely different
type of man, being short, round and
heavy set, with a rosy and cheerful
countenance. He was popular, not
w~ithstanding the fact that he wore
side whiskers, and his attainments
may be judged from the fact that he
held the chair of chemistry at Har
ward, and also in the Boston Medical
college, where he had private offices
and laboratories.
1t was on Friday, November %, 1849
that Doctor Parkman disappeared
He vas a man Of such regular habits
that the neighbors set their clocks by
him, and when he failed to come home
for dinner his wife was much
alarmed. She told the neighbors, but
they laughed at her fears, and per
suaded her that nothing could be
wrong. Next morning, however, the
doctor still being absent, and no mes
sage having come from him, Mrs
Parkman was seriously disturbed
and she notified the police. Then 6
systematic search was conducted fol
days together, but without results
The doctor was traced to the Boston
Medical college, and there it seemed
that he vanished from the face of the
earth.
1t was known that the doctor and
Webster had some financial transac
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swallowed something, and when they
arrived at the Jail he was frothing at
the mouth and almost in commissions.
The poison he had taken, whatever
it was, caused him a great deal of
physical anguish, but failed to end his
life, which was the contamination he
probably wished.
His trial lasted eleven days, and the
evidence against him, though circum.
stantial, was conclusive. Many learned
and distinguished men took the wit.
ness stand, t~estifying for or against
the prisoner, among them being Oliver
Wendell Holmes. Webster was found
guilty and sentenced to death. He ad'
dressed the jury and tried to explain
away the evidence against him, but
his talk was not convincing.
He was In great anguish of mind
when returned to his prison. The
fortitude he had displayed during the
trial deserted him, and he became a
rather pitiable object. Application
was made to the governor for a com.
mutation of sentence, and in support
Of this application Webster made a
confession he declared to be true. He
admitted having killed Parkman, but
insisted that the crime was unpremed-
itated, and that he suffered great
p~rovocation.
According to his story he owed
Parkman money which he was unable
to pay at that time. Parkman called
at his Office on the fateful Friday and
was very angry because Webster didn't
have the money ready. Webster be-
gan to make an appeal for more time,
but the visitor was furiously angry,
and upbraided him in the bitterest
terms. applying the most contemptu-
Gus epithets. "At last" said Webster.
his fury became almost maniacal and,
unable longer to endure it, when he
thrust his fist Immediately in my face.
l struck him over the head with a
stick. The blow was upon the temple,
and he fell heavily to the floor. Every
effort to resuscitate him was in vain,
and in the agony attendant upon the
discovery that l was a murderer, my
first thought was how to conceal the
body"
His petition for clemency failed to
move the governor, and one doleful
day he walked in fear and trembling
to the gallows tree, and his name vas
added to the long list of distinguished
men who, through some moral or
mental crook, have brought them
selves into that shadow of disgrace
which shall be lifted nevermore."
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qualifications of a sleuth. AS he went
about his work day by day he medi-
tated and brooded over various things
he had noticed, and he put two and
two together in his mind, and con
cluded that they made four, and he
determined to investigate. Why did
the able and gifted professor keep his
doors locked all the time? Why did
he keep up great fires in the assay
furnaces at all sorts of unholy hours?
These things were suspicious. Watch
ing his opportunities, the ~janitor
vault under the laboratories, and there
found parts of a human body. Again
he examined the ashes and clinkers
from the furnaces, and found what he
took to be bones. Among the things
found were particles of gold, a hui
man tooth, part of a set of false teeth.
The abnormally long jaw of the miss.
ing man made Identification easy and
certain. Parkman's dentist recognized
the false teeth at once.
When these discoveries were made
known to the authorities, Webster had
gone home after a day of arduous toll
in chemical research, and was resting
in the bosom of his family. 1t was de-
cided to arrest him at once, and two
or three officers went to his home in
a hack. They explained to Webster
that they considered 1t necessary to
make another search of his quarters
at the college and requested him to
go with them. He pretended to be
quite at his ease, and agreed to &C.
company the officers with his usual
~cheerfulness, but there is no doubt
that he suspected the truth and real.
lied that the truth was known. After
entering the hack with the officers he
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-London,s Lord Mayor.

Sir Charles Cheers Wakefield, lord
mayor of London, is a man of large
business affairs and directs the opera
tons of one of the great English oil
companies. Since 1895 he has lived in
London. He started on the long road
to high office in 1904, when he was
elected member of the court of COM
mon council. He has been decorated
by the president of France, the king of
Belgium, and. in other and different
days, the kaiser. He has travelled
greatly, and has written a book called
Future Trade in the Far East" The
lord mayor has always been deeply
interested in charitable works and
prizes highly decorations of the Order.
of Mercy and the Order of st. John
of Jerusalem, of which he is a knight
of grace. He is also a keen art col
lector.