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The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Young Woman, Mind Blank,
Puzzles Police and Doctors

Can you tell me where 1 live"
This question from a pretty we'll
dressed young woman, standiksF -. a
lamp post at Fourteenth street and
Spring road northwest. shortly be-
fore last midnight. brought Romine
Taylor. of 1851 Spring road to a halt
and started a mystery that had police
officials and physicians baffled at an
early hour this morning,
II cannot remember who am or where
I live" said the young woman. Taylor
questioned and then aided her to his
home in Spring Road. He summoned DR..
Edgar Speiden, of S523 Fourteenth street
northwest.
The physician gave the woman a stim-
ulant and she answered his questions
until he began to ask who
she was, where she lived and why she
was wandering aimlessly about the
streets.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
I. R. and Taft Are Asked
To Join Recruits for Big
Preparedness Pageant

IL the enthusiasm with which the idea
of preparedness parade on June IA next.
known as Flag Day, can be considered
as barometer. the proposed demonstra-
ton in the National Capital will be a
wonderful success.
William F. GUIDE, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee for me preparedness
parade, was the recipient of many tcle-
grams yesterday from prominent men in
various parts of the country. congratu-
lating the city of Washington on its en-
terprise.
President Wilson will be In Washing
ton for the preparedness parade, and
Chairman Guide yesterday. addressed the
following telegram to Theodore Roose-
Welt and William Howard Taft:
We are arranging a monster prepared
ness parade of national Importance for
Flag Day. June "A, next.
AS one of our most DISTINGUISHED
American citizens, the country would
appreciate your presence in Washington
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
SOFIA is THREATENED
Army of 100000 Serbs, Land
ed at Saloniki, Claims Right
to Oppose Invaders.
GREEKS DEMAND VENGEANCE
Belief Expressed in Athens that Passive
Attitude on Part Of King Constan-
tine Viii Cause Rebellion.
CBy the International New. sery,e.o

tBy the International New, SeryteeD
sslonikL May IA Bulgarian army OF
5.ooo. led by German orhcers and sup
ported by German cavalry, has crossed
the Greek border. They have captured
Fort RoupeL have reached the site Of the
Deinir Hissar Bridge recently blown up
by the French and are swarminE over
the strumitza Valley. II is also repo-ted
that they have taken Forts Dr,souu,
spatoyo and Kanivo.
The invaders control the railroad f-oup
Salonih TO Ksyalla, which is the key 10
Seres, and which opens up an almost un-
interrupted passage to Sofia
The Greeks at Fort RoupeI fired twenty
six shots at the advancing BuIssriaas
and then retired.
Hundred Thou.apd serb, rros.
The entire Serbian army. numbering
10000 men, has crossed the Aegean Sea
from Corfu, where it has been stationed
and landed here. Gen SsrrainIi. in com
mand Of the allied forces, reports ths,
the Serbisns claim the right to offer the
hrst resistance 70 tho invading BuIgar-
ians. Cannonading is now in proFr.S,
near Demir Hisssr. and infantry engsye-
ments are reported from the left bank OF
the Vsrdar.
The most intense excitement prevails
here and in Athens over the violation Of
Greek territory by the central powers.
The Bulgarian and German officers gave
the Greeks three hours to surrender Fort
RoupeL In demanding its surrender. they
explained that the occupation was nec.s-
sary 10 secure the Bulgarian left wing
against an eventual attack from the
forces Of the allies. As soon as thi. pur-
pose is accomplished. It was explained
the occupied territory will be restored TO
Greece.
Greeks Demand VenEennce.
While the Greek army is rendered pr,o-
ucally powerless by King Constsntine'.
determination not TO enter the war. tn.
Hellenic people are demanding that the
invasion Of Greek territory be avenged
Reports from Athens declare that a
great mass OF Bulgarian. German and
austrian forces is concentrating, pre-
pared 10 back up the advance.
The belief is general here and In Athens
that it is the intention Of King Constan-
tine TO confine his action TO a protest II
this proves correct, It is feared there will
be an uprising among the Greeks
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Infection from Abcess, for Which Op-
Grafton Was Performed, Said to
Be Spreading Rapidly.
CBy the international News seryiee1

tBy the International News serviceD
St Paul. May cS.-James ]. Hill spent
a restless Sunday. A bulletin issued this
evening by his physicians, DR.. J. S. Gil
illan, OF St. Paul, and DR.. Herman NJ.
Biggs, Of New York, described his condi-
tion as unimproved since Saturday, when
an operation was performed by the Mayo
brothers.
Reports from the Hill residence are that
the patient is sinking rapidly. Friends
of the family declared they did not ex-
pect him to live until morning.
1t is said the infection from the abcess
which was operated on has spread be-
low the knee.
The patient lost consciousness frequent
ly this afternoon and evening.
All the members OF the family have
been summoned.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
WIFE CAN'T REMEMBER
ALL MANS AFFINITIES

Special to The Washington Herald.
Denver, Colo, May 2s.-Roy Shattuck.
an express messenger, has so many afhni-
ties, according to a divorce complaint
filed by Mrs. Lottie ,shattuck. that she
was unable to learn bsS names of all
Of them. She mentions re of them by
name and gives in detail the places and
times when her husband met them.
Instead of treating her kindly, Mrs.
Shattuck says, her husband had only re-
proaches for her and finally went SO far
as to beat her. Tired of such treatment,
Mrs. shattuck finally left him. She asks
divorce on grounds of misconduct and
cruelty.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Bi ,uns Hurl
Death at Verdun
Artillery Attacks on Dead
Man Hill Region In
crease in Fury.

(By the International News service.)
London, May 8.-The battle of Verdun
was concentrated today in infantry and
artillery attacks on the Dead Man Hill
region.
In the infantry attacks the French
were on the offensive. They started the
lighting last evening with a series of as
saults on the southwestern slopes of the
hill - and the neighboring Village Of
Cumiercs.
These We're all repulsed according to the
German reports.
Today the Germans retaliated with an
all-day artillery bombardment on the
hill.
The twenty-four hours have added to
the already frightful losses on both sides.
but have contributed nothing to the def
mite character Of the long-drawn and ter
ribIe battle.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Horse Kills Horse in Fight.

North Manchester. Ind, May q
Frankfort Boy, a race horse belonging to
s. A. Noftzser, Of this place. was killed
in fight with another stallion here. The
two horses were in box stalls in the old
Harter barn. The partition was broken
down and the larger stallion had Frank
fort Boy down on the floor with a death
grip on the threat when found. The race
horse was released and lived only few
SulnutaA Z
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
BOARDER STAYS WOMAN
WHO REFUSED TO ELOPE

Special to The Washington Herald.
Wilkesbarre. Pa. May 2S.-Mrs. George
Petran. 30, of this city, rejected the pro-
posal of John stanish. a boarder to elope
and paid with her life for the rejection.
She died from bullet wound over the
heart.
Mrs. Petran was alone in her home
when Stsnish entered and asked her to
elope. Angered at the rejection, he whip
ped revolver from his pocket and fired
at close range.
The woman dropped with the first shot
and died on the way to a hospital. Stan
ish Is under arrest.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
MUSIC TO PERPETUATE
WORDS OF PRESIDENT
CBy The Sun News seryice.)

New York, May 2S.-"Fall Into Line for
Your Motherland," a song composed en-
tlrely Of sentences or phrases taken from
speeches delivered by President Wilson
on the general topic OF preparedness, at
Chicago, st. Louis, Milwaukee and other
Middle Western cities, will be released in
all the big cities of the country Tuesday
for the first time.
The proceeds from the sale OF the song.
which has the Endorsement of President
Wilson. will go to some charity to he
indicated later by the President.
John L Golden, a young song writer,
composed the verses. The President and
Mrs. Wilson received Mr.. Golden at the
White House. where he spent the even
ing, playing and singing his song. to the
evident enjoyment of both President and
Mrs Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
BOY GIVES LIFE FOR SISTER.
EfKht-Year-OId Drowned Trying to
Save Little Girls.

Johnstown, Pa, May 2S-Three children
were drowned in Stony Creek near Hoo
versville this afternoon.
Mary Kubuch. 4, and Mary Blowitz, 3,
tried to cross the breast of a mill dam,
but slipped on the wet planks and were
hurled into the deep water below. Mich
ael Blowitz. 8. leaped into the stream in
vain endeavor to draw his little sister
and playmate to safety. The boy kept up
his efforts to bring the girls to the sur
face till, too exhausted to reach the
bank himself. he sank.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
President Yuan Shih Kai
Reported Poison Victim

Special to the /. n 8 and London Times.
Toxic. May 2S.-Rcports to
the Dokio Asahi from Peking
state that the condition of
Yuan Shih Kai, President of
the Chinese republic, is grave.
He WAS taken i'll Friday and
cannot speak. 1t is suspect
ed that he has been poisoned.
For many months Yuan
Shih Kai has been the storm
center Of political trouble in
the Far Eastern republic.
During this time he has made
bitter enemies and his coun-
try has been torn with revo-
lutions and unrest.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
HYPHENATEs SCORE WILSON.
Germn MA merfcsn Editor. Also rak.
Slap at T. r.

Chicago, May 3.-Members Of the Ger
man-American Publishers Association. IN
Chicago. TO attend the Republican ma
uonal convention, today submlttea
creed to a representative gathering OF
Germans from various parts Of the
country for their approval which takes
sideswipes at both President Wilson and
Colonel Roosevelt for their attitude on
hyphensted Americans
J. B. Meyer. hosiery manufacturer Of
Philadelphia was chosen chairman of
the meeting, and Adolph Timm. also of
Philadelphia, secretary. There were sp-
proximately eishU German-Americans
present
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Germans Want More War Cash,

Zurich May @.-Before the German
Reichstag adjourns the imperial govern
ment will submit for approval additional
war appropriations totaling s., 4eO COZ, 900 to
make possible the prosecution of the war
throughout the coming winter, according
to advises reaching here
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
ELEMENTS OPPOSE JOHN D.. JR.
Lights Go Out While He Prenches
and When Collection Is Asked.

Tarrytown, n. Y, May 2S.-A heavy
thunderstorm and sharp flashes Of
lightning added excitement TO the meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor Society
at Pocantico Hills tonight. John D.
Rockefeller, jr., was the principal speaker
but he had strong opposition in the
storm. 1t put out the lights and left
the audience in darkness while he was
making an address and also when the
was singing.
The longest spell of darkness came
when the pastor announced that the
collection would be taken.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
GERMANS LOSE $4,000.
Cost of Nerdun Attacks Alone IL
Placed at This Figure,

Paris, May 2S.-The aggregate German
losses before Verdun are set At about
$4,000 by the Petit Parisien today.
The Echo de Paris states that the mimi
mum German losses east OF the Meuse
alone during the past week were about
u,ooo-
After strictest veriication of the figure
the French lost one-third OF this number
In the nhgtins at Fort Douaumont and
the Haudromont quarrieA
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
SEA CASTS UP A MYSTERY.
body of WelI-Dressed Woman Is
Found on Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, May 2s.-The discovery
this morning of the body OF a middle
aged woman, well dressed, two miles at
sea by Thaddeus Cowden, market fish
erman. has given the coroner and the po-
clined to believe the woman jumped or
fell from a passing passenger steamer
Minute search of the clothing, dark and
of good material. revealed no mark
whatever
County Physician Souder said tonight
that scars on the body indicated that the
woman had undergone a surgical opera
ton
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Bolt Hits Armstrong Home.

Baltimore, Md. May S.-The residence
Of the late Paul Armstrong. the play
wright, near Annapolis, was struck by
uEhtning today and burned
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
The Washington Herald Will Receive
Donations For Preparedness Parade Fund

Here opportunity for making Washingons
parenes parade Jrn biggest spectacular yet staged by
any city.
Fill out the blank below and mail The Editor The
Washington Herald together your and the donation
will be acknowledged and forwarded promptly Kaufman
of the committee in charge:
j.
OF
enclose s.......... help defray expenses of
Washinstons preparedness parade
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
JOHNSON LEAGUE
To CUT EXPENSES
Several Reductions in All
Players Salaries is Ex-
peCted to Result.
InternationaI News service

international News Service
CHICAGO Dec. I3-EcOuomy is
20 be the watchw0rd Of the Amer
ican league magnates when they
meet in Chicago tomorrow for their
annual messing That's OF interest
% the ball players because it Is
upon their contracts that the eff
hciency experts viii operate. Like
wise will these same club owners
attempt 70 lift the pencil from the
hands OF the stars and substitute
therefore the war club.
Prest y. r. Johnson today out
lined some or the subjects 20 be dis
eussed a. the meeting Here they
are
Players contracts.
Finance curtailment Of expendit-
ures and slicing Of salaries.
Reporting Of worlds series games
and writing by athletes 10 be bar
red
Welcoming OF Harry Frazee and
Hugh Ward. new owners Of the BOs-
ton American league club.
The discussion of contracts is
likely 70 take up but little time.
The club owners are expected 10
merely ratify the supposedly legal
proof contract adopted here 10 days
ago by the national commission.
4 general reduction in the pay Of
athletes probably viii be the prin-
cipal feature Of the discussions.
There must be curtailment." said
Pres't Johnson. Baseball has
been conducted upon an eXtravagant
basis and We must cut down"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13

ubstitutions-Sabo for Sousley.
Award for Makielski. Rokup for
Smith. Findlay for Rokup, Powlow-
ski for Wrobleski Field goals-Don-
ovan y, ODonnell Z. F. Aftowski 7,
A AftowsH 4, Mageria 3, Walagor-
ski ,. Sabo .. Sousley. Free throws
O'Donnell >. Referee-Zilky. Timer
Waters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
LIVELY D0INGS ARE
EXPECTED AT SESSION
Barney Dreyfus Promises TO EN-
plode Several Bombs at
Fall Meeting.
international News Sirvice:

International News ,rvice:
NEW YORK. Dec 13.-The fact
that this was the 18th day of the
month did not stop the magnates of
the National league from continu-
ing their annual session. and this.
in the face of Barney Dreyfuss'
known intention Of exploding sew
eraI bombs in the meeting. That
Dreyfuss would get his chance today
TO take several shots at the veneer
or the national commission in gem
eral, was expected.
Requests placed before the Ma
tional leaguers by two minor league
committees, asking for a new form
of government in minor league
cases and the lifting of the draft
from class IA leagues was on the
slate also today for consideration
Pres't John K. Tener has already
gone on record to the effect that
he desires to see some changes
made in the plan Of conducting the
worlds series. and this. with the
possible chance that John McGraw
would be called upon 10 explain
why he deserted his team in Brook
Ign. was about all the magnates
raised i'm the way Of business.
Several trades and sales are look
ed for before the meeting comes to
an end Miller Higgins of the
Cardinals. and Jimmy Callahan of
the Pirates. being particularly busy
trying 10 complete several deals
Wilbert Robinson of the Dodgers
is another manager who wants new
talent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
C. HERCULES A SAD MAN
Offers His Club For S2.OOO.OOO But
Finds No Takers.

g. Hercules Ebbets is coming to
the conclusion that some folks can
not appreciate a bargain when it is
placed right before them. A month
ago c. Hercules declared he was
tired OF baseballing and would sell
his 100000 ball cluL for the low
price of 100000" And it vexes
him a bit because no one has come
forward with the idea of buying il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
II AAON AtAAAA
Get Fast Workout.
The varsity squad was given

The varsity squad was given fast
workout on the gymnasium floor yes
terday afternoon. In addition to a
long scrimmage. the men We're sent
through a fast drill in teamwork.
Thirty track candidates were put
through the daily class in apparatus
room work by Coach ROckne yester-
day The Swedish movement" eX-
ercises, which are being used by
Rockne, are already bringing good
results and the track coach is en-
thusiastic over the success of the
new system. Coach Rockne was
made familiar with the system by
Trainer Ghmstedt of the NOtre Dame
athletic teams, who was formerly
trainer of the University Of Illinois
football eleven.
Director Harper said yesterday he
had heard nothing from Coach Will
liams regarding a football game next
fall. Minnesota. reports in morning
newspapers. declared, is consider
ing the proposition Of booking with
either the Hoosiers or the Michigan
Aggies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
GIBBONS GETS MANAGER
Eddie Kane VIII Handle Brothers
Ring Affairs.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Dec 13.-Mike
and Tommy Gibbons have signed up
Eddie Kane. former manager Of
Billiard Champion Willie Hoppe TO
conduct their affairs Kane has just
returned from the coast and an
nouncement OF his selection 20 man
age the Gibbons brothers follows
that Of plans 10 take a tour of the
west
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
INJURIEs Ia. FATAL.
rnauonal News service !:

AAttFA uAAtNAtAl tfFNH tTFi fA'F
OKLAHOMA CITY. okla. Dec
13.-BueU y. Frogse. I6 years old.
is dead of a broken neck sustained
in "A football game two weeks ago.
His home is at Bearden.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
MILLER IN HOSPITAL

International News Service.
DIXON. III. Dec. 13-Ward Mil
Ter OF the st Louis Browns. is in
hospital here today. recovering
from an operation for hernia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
The New 6S/ nI3
Imported MIN IIFnc
Improved A ~
Blood Poison
Where Others Fail

PRICES ALWAYS REASONABLE
Il viii give the POOREST man
chance as well as the RICH 10 re-
ceive my treatment at a SMALL
COST.
Newly contracted diseases.
Don't wait until nature gives way
and the disease disorganiEes i'm
pOrtant organs and nerves
IL you are afflicted with any
Acute. Chronic. Nervous Blood or
Contracted Disc SOS. stomach Liver
Rheuma tism. Naricocele Prostate
Enlargement. Structure. Hydrocele
Kidney, Bladder, Urinary or any
other Weakness. Defect or Disease
OF the Pelvic Organs. visit me to-
day. II your case Is durable I can
relieve II quickly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
GRANT ORDERED
OUT BY HARPER
Basketball Star Expected to
Shine on Notre Dame
Squad.

Coach Harper. of the Notre Dame
basketball team. announced yester-
day that 'Chet' Grant. former South
Bend high school and y. n. c. A.
star. will turn out for varsity prac-
tice this afternoon
Although it had originally been
Harper's plan to give Grant "a layof
until after the holidays because OF
the hard football season through
which he has passed. ne decided yes
terday 10 summon the little star i'm
mediately Grant is a man of much
experience, despite the fact that this
will be his hrst season on the var
sity squad. In high school. he was
brilliant performer and his work
on the Y. NJ. G.. A. team afterward
was even more notable. Grant is
fast. aggressive and a steady guard
and he will be a valuable adjunct 10
the squad Whether or not he will
play in the Purdue game at Lafa-
yette. Friday night. Coach Harper
has not decided
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
BOXING
HIGH SCHOOL DEFEATS
z. B. QUINTET 46 TO 81
Donovan and O'DonneII star al
Basket Shooting for Tan
and Blue.

The high school basketball tossers
defeated the Z. 3. aggregation. 46
TO 81, in a practice game at the
high school last night
Donovan with Il baskets and
O'Donnell with seven lead the Tan
and Blue scoring. while Sousley and
Makielski displayed some clever
floor work
r. Aftowski. with seven markers.
and A. Aftowski with four. were the
leading point getters for the club
men. WalagOrsH at center. also
showed up we'll and managed 20
ring a couple difficult baskets
The lineup follows:
=. B. III. =. (l6). Il. Il. (32).
IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
SELLING TIE DOPE.

To convince yourself that foot
ball is a peculiar game, read this:
Illinois beat Minnesota. IA 10 Q;
Chicago beat Illinois. 90 to :: Wis
consin beat Chicago. 80 10 :; and
then Minnesota beat Wisconsin. 81
to 0.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting "a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope Of cure was an operation
frruSScS did mo M good. Finally ] got
ltoid ~ something that quickly and com
pfteiy rurcd me Years have passed and
The rapture. has never returned although
d am doing hard work as a carpenter. 7
lEivc nothing Co sell but viii give fun I'm
formation about how YOU may Rud "a
complete cure without opera tion. n YOU
write me- Eugene VI. Pulicu. Carpenter.
U05 g. N1rcellus Av-nuc FanaSQu3n y
b Better cur out this notice aud show
~ % amy others who are ruptured-you
may save % 'ife or no least stop tbe mis-
ery ~ rupture and the worry and dan
-er OF an operation Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-13

Right forward
Sousley .-....... Magreia
Left forward.
Donovan .. Walagorski
Center.
Makielski ....... A Aftowski
Right guard
Smith ............. Wroblesl1i
Left forward.
The Press., 1916-06-28
clearad His Nostril.

The following first aid measure for children who put beans, buttons, gray el and other objects up into their nos. trils is given by Dr. David E. Spahr in Farm and Preside.
 "A lady residing in the country call ed me up late at night and told me in an anxious, agonizing voice that she wanted me to come at once as hei baby had a grain of corn in it's nose,' the doctor writes. "I told her it would not be necessary for me to come if she would do as I bid her. She said the corn was in the left nostril I told her just to lay the child down on the bed on its back, compress the right nostril with the finger; then, as the baby cried place her mouth over the baby's mouth and blow hard. In another mo ment a happy, joyful voice came ring ing over the line: Doctor, we got the corn. It's all right and you don't need to come!
 "Thus lest my five dollar fee, but made a happy mother.
 ''This is not very elegant or per. haps sanitary plan, but I assure you it is speedy and effectual."