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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

Copyright 1916 by The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
LONDON, Aug. 19.FOr many months the situation in the
BalkauShe inactivity of the great allied army under General
Sarral Saonica the wrepulng Bucharest and the
terous behavior of the Gree-has puzzled the world For diff
both alliances hitherto discouraged
make clear what has been going and censorship during
the has been strict that exercised Balkan
that Rumania commenced mobila-
and her entry the regarded both London and
Berlin possible explain puzzles of the
in the and in addition this story will
the here concerning the phase of
the when the worlds will be transferred
Somme and the Dner the countries bordering the Danube
The writer does prophethe assumption made here
that Rumania and will fight within a
because if they do not this story will be prnted
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

side will again repeat his historic
m1rcn II she can defeat Bulgars and
Turks and this time no English war
ships viii s1y her armies ray Tu~
fact has never been announced i'm par
Lament, but II is an open secret here
that hack n 1914 before she would
sign the pact Of London pledging her
self not to make separate peace.
Russia cNtorted from H'itain aul
France a secret agreement that ueith-
er would oppose her occupancy Of
'on3tontinople, but would use every
effort to help capture tla city for nus.
Sia's benefit | have been Informed
of the existence Of this agreement hv
ana authority whose know ledge is be-
youd douHt.
The Other Route.
The other possible route. as was
hintcd earlier I'm this story. lies over
land from Salonica through Mace
donia and Thrace. Sea power could
help the march OF this army and guar
antec its communications. and a swift
collapse of Bulgaria would almost Ger
tainly be followed by conycrging
march ON Constantinople ct all the
allies engaged in the near east
Setblans, perhaps. excepted.
II General Serial, early next spring,
finds II possible to lead his French,
British, Russian and Italian contingents
along the railway through Thracc
while Russian army comes down
from the north. Strdtcgic problem
Will he set the Turkish staff intrustcd
with the defense of Coustauttuople
which may prove nsoluhle
Some time ago, when the question
of the possible entry of Rumania into
the war was under discussion, a mem
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

Why has General Sarrail kept near
" half million men entrenched be-
fore Salonica doing nothing all spring
and summer while great offensive
were in progress on all the other
fronts" This puzzle has worried lay
men and even artillerymer who did
not know what was going on in tine
entente chancellcries and who knew
only too well how badly they were
needed on the western front the vet
eran troops and the immense mass Of
munitions deflected from the great
offcnsives preparing in France to thu
inactivity Of the entrenched camp in
the Balkans. This is the answer:
Real Intention.
Sarrails army of IL French and ten
English divisions, with several divis-
ions of Seroians and enough Russians
ana Italians to lend an all-allied ap-
pearance to the xpedition-perhaps a
half million fighting men-was not
sent to Salonica to fight a campaiyL
by itself. There was never any inten-
tion of using up this splendid fighting
force in attempting, against the oppO-
sition of four hundred thousand Bull
gar'ans and perhaps many German
and Austrian units. to force way
through the mountains and almost
roGd!css Serbian and Bulgarian coun-
try up the three narrow and easily
defended river valleys to the Danube.
The task may have been possible.
but Sir Edward. now V.scount Grey.
the master mind Of the entente, be-
lieved II unnecessary. Sarrail's army
was masScd at Salonica to draw Ru
mania and Greece into the war: when
they have hcen drawn in it will move
and not before. Whether II still has
to fight its way to the Danube or
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
WINE AND WOMEN FACTORS AT BUCHAREST

Saonik Army of 100000 Kept Idle Ten Months While
Men Were Needed on Western Front Just to Insure
Rumania Against Danger From Bulgaria; Russia
Gives Territory to New Ally for Chance to Win
Age-long Dream of Owning Golden Horn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

before We were married." said
Wife rcproachfullN. "Nou used 10 bring
ne flowers or candy every time You
called but now
say no more about it," interrupted
hubby. "NobodN regrets it more than
4 do"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

The SOrirtN Nhiri.
81 once mocd iu the some circle
With Mrs DcStNlC.'
"Gwou"
"Fact We got ON the same merry
ro-round."
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the attitude of Greece. who has at
no time been pro-German. She has
been afraid of Germany. and uncer-
tain about Rumauia. with the spccta-
Gle of the British failure aud cVlcua-
ton at the Dardcnelles before her
eyes, she was asked to embark in "A
war with no valid guarantee that at
ter few defeats. the French and
british forces might not discmhark at
Salonica and leave her to her fate
a horrible one--at the hands of her
hereditary and implacable enemies.
vastly superior in numbers the Bul-
garians.
The Greek politicians - Former
Premier \enilclos, Premier \. Zaimis
the king, Gounaris and others-are
credited in diplomatic circles here
with having played a brilliant game
designed To avoid committing Greece
To either camp until she was certain
who would win. The opposition be
tween Nenizelos and the king last
autumn, when the premier fell be
cause he wanted his country To fight
for Serbia and the king refused was
undoubtedly genuine But during the
winter. certain British diplomats be-
lieve from their Athens advices, Neni-
zelos and the king reached an under
standing, Neni2elos was To continue
edvoc,ta i,tc,,ant,,,, ,,,hfi' ~, ~, ="
,,as 10 rotatn tIH r1io,,d.t,i
a,,o,,,t ~. t'' ~ Pi ~
,cT,aini,,, sto,,r,b n.i.I, bia ia.,,i,,!s,
o,.,,,. ,,tcico,.e r,,r n,,,,,.,li,,.
hh' Sh' p"i'i
Then. If l;uWouia declined To come
in, or WAS lured 10y Austro-German
successes against Russia to Join the
Germans. Greece could remain neutral
without having To risk ruin In war
against GcrmduS and Neui1olos would
be discreditod ana remain ,u private
life. If ON the other hand Rumauit
attacked Austria and Bulgaria. \cni-
zeloS could be recalled to power, the
prO-Gcrman ministers and generals
dismissed, and the Greek nation pre-
clpitatCd into the war by man who
throughout the whole affair had re-
tainCd the confidence of London and
Paris. Either way. Greece would be
safe. If this explanation is correct.
Ncui2clos may bc In thC saddle praln
when Greece takes the field against
Bulgaria. | do not Vouch for the in
depreciation of the Greek situation
just given, and the version of the
nuddle at Athens is the most pausi-
be of any that has come to my notice.
II may be asked. "NhN is the
Balkan theatcr of war SO important
that the entente tied up half II million
men at SalonlCa, set aside five hun
y crc,,, c,,Dnoi.u '1' i'm tho i,,'t, in,,i,arn
region ana puiled every possible wire
n
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
COnSta11tin0ple Is the
Big Prize They Want

Capture of Turkish Capital With Immediate Flow of
Arms to Russia Through Straits Great Aim of Slow
and Patient Efforts by Entente to Open Way for
Cars Troops to Attack Sultans Domain
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THE CATHOLIC FAIR
CLOSED SUCCESSFULLY

The Catholic Fair held in St
Miehaers hall which closed Thurs
day night was successful from every
standpoint ani was a source of graft
tication TO the members OF the par
ish who worked so hard TO make II
worth while.
Splendid crowds were present
each night and the suppers that were
served by the ladies were greatly en-
joyed, The various booths were well
patronised and everyone seemed to
enjoy each feature
The programs on the various nights
were especially good and the enter
tainment given by the students of St
Michaels parish Thursday night
pleased those who saw and heard IL
very much.
The paIishioners Of St Michaers
deserve much credit for their untir-
ing efforts and hard work to make
the fair successful.
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RHEUMATISM AFTER
HIS DAYS OUTING
Hunting Trip On a Wet Day
Brings Painful Results.

Once upon time Charles Mullen, OF
Philadelphia, went cunning. 1t was .
dismal rainy day, and long exposure to
cold and wet brought on severe
attack of rheumatism. lie was con-
fined to his home
A friend recommended Sloan's I-ini-
ment, citing his own case as evidence
of its effectiveness. Mullen bought n
bottle and applied it TO his aching
limbs. Soon improvement was noticel
and he was able to return to business.
Mr.. Mullen writes: "Since that eS-
perience l have never been without
Sloan's liniment in the medicine
chest" You will find it soothes bruises,
sprains, toothache and relieves lame
back, neuralgia, in fact all external
pains. At all druggists, Csc, Soc
and $l.0o 8 bottle
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MONDAY READING CLUB.

The regular meeting of the Monday
Reading club was held Oct 30th at
the home OF Mrs. Clinton A. Biggs on
Greenwood avenue, with the presi.
dent Mrs. George A. Baker. in the
chair. The secretary. Mrs, Sindcn.
gave a report OF the preceding meet
ing. which was adopted
Mrs. Baker led the meeting. the sub.
jcct of which was "Superstitions." :"
Each member present contributed
something to the program and nearly
all of them presented some points
on which they We're superstitious.
Articles were read bearing on the
subject. some of them being of high.
ly humorous character.
The company entered heartily into
the spirit of the occasion. making the
afternoon an extremely entertaining
one to all. At the close of the pro.
gram the hostess served chicken salad
English bread and butter. doughnuts
and coffee.
Mrs. BiEgs' daughter. Mrs, Edna
Kurtz of Grand Junction. and her
sister, Mrs. Frank p. Smith. were pres.
ent M guests.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Feltor.
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THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHOIR BANQUETED

The members of the choir of the
First Presbyterian church were the
recipients of complimentary dinner
given them at the church at $3.50
O'Clock Thursday evening by the La
dies Association of the congregation
of which Mrs. r. b. Sweeney is the
general president.
There We're between fifty-iive and
sixty people in attendance. of whom
about thirty We're members Of the
choir.
Jonathan Seaman officiated as
POSTMASTER during the post-prandial
program, which consisted of an nd
dress by the Rev. Chas. ]. Armen-
trout on The Responsibility of the
Choir" Response by Miss Millicent
Steacy; a vocal solo by Miss Elma
Smith and an address on impress
sions' by DIR. r. c. Webb.
The menu included mock bisque.
celery, waters. mashed potatoes,
creamed chicken on toast, hot rolls.
butter balls. fruit salad. cheese
sticks. apple pie with whipped cream,
coffee, mints.
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THE YEOMAN HOLD
ANNUAL FESTIVAL

The annual children's festival.
held by the brotherhood of Ameri-
can Yeomen thruout tie United Sta
tes during one of their meetings in
October, was celebrated by the mem
bers of Canon Homestead No. 1S3 at
Woodman hall Friday night. The AT
fair was largely attended and was a
delightful one in every respect. The
hall was elaborately decorated with
autumn leaves, iack-o-lanterns and
was strongly suggestive of Halloween
The program consisted of thirty
numbers and given largely by the chill
dren 1t was musical and literary
in character and was very enjoyable.
a feature Of the evenings entertain
ment was the competitive readings
and rotations for prizes offered by
the Head castle of the order in Des
Moines, Iowa, for those winning the
approval OF the judges. The contest
ants were divided into two classes;
the first for boys and girls between
eight and fourteen years of age and
the second for. boys and girls under
eight years of age. In the boys class
for contestants between eight and
fourteen years of age. Clyde Miller
won FIRST prize, and Truman Tittman.
second prize. In the girls class be-
tween eight and fourteen years of
age, Ruth Wykof was awarded first
prize and Clara Kenly second. In the
boys class under eight. Thomas JEFF
frey was given first prize and Paul
StronlberEeT, second. In the girls
class under eight. Merle Blake won
first prize and Helen Chenault. sec
ond prize.
The judges in the contest We're
Clay Pauls. Jonathan Seaman and
Harry W. Combs. The children were
treated to candy and light ref esh-
meuts were served 10 the older peo-
pie.
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REUNION AT HOME OF
Mr.. R. M. MCDONALD

After Is years of separation the
Mcdowell family met at the home of
the mother. Mrs. r. NJ. Mcdowell of
712 Woodiawn, to celebrate a re-
union. The only thing that marred
the pleasure of the day was the alb
sence of a daughter. Mrs. C. Fitz-
gerald of Kansas City. she having
left for her home only a few days
before Those present We're Mrs.
Jas. West and Mrs. Mark Zerboni,
both of Ocean Park, California; Mrs
Peck of Denver: Mrs. J. P. McInroy
and daughters, Violet and Evelyn, of
Lakespur: Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Nc
Dowell and daughter. Patricia, of
Richmond, California: and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. W. Mcdowell and family of
Canon City.
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7. w. c. CLUB MEET.

Mrs. C. NJ. Rice entertained the
T. W c. Club at her home, Friday
afternoon. ten members and two
guests being present After a bust
ness meeting the ladies enjoyed a
busy hour or two at crocheting and
embroidering. after which the hostess
served dainty refreshments. 4 very
jolly afternoon was enjoyed by all.
The club members also voted 10 en-
tertain the families of the Club at
the home of Mrs. John-Cook. Novem-
Der 9Th. in the form of an oyster sup
per. The next regular meeting will
be az the home of Mrs. Caldwell. Nov.
3Id. 10 which all members are cor
daily invited.
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THE BEALLs ENTERTAIN AT
DINNER.

One of the most delightful social
affairs of the season was celebrated
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. S.
Beall, 9I9 Harrison avenue, Thursday
evening when they entertained a
number of their friends at a 6 o'clock
dinner. The table and house decora-
tions were roses; large clusters of
which were used to excellent advan-
tace by the hostess in carrying out an
elaborate and attractive decorative
scheme.
After dinner diversion was found
in card playing: 800" being the game
selected for the purpose. In the con-
test that followed the fayors were
awarded to Mrs. T. NJ. Harding Jr.,
The consolation prize was bestowed
upon Mrs. Geo. +. Rockafellow.
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IN HONOR OF STATE RECENT.

a special meeting of the members
of General Marion Chapter. Daughters
of the American Revolution, WAS held
at the home of Mrs. w. r. Little. 903
Macon avenue. Wednesday afternoon
complimentary 10 Mrs. Gerald l..
Schuyler OF Denver, state regent, who
is making tour OF the various chap
ters OF the organization in the south
ern and western part Of Colorado
The gathering. which WAS largely
in the nature OF reception. Was a
very pleasant affair In all respects.
Several matters. however. of interest
TO the ID a r. were taken up for con
sideration and an address on it's work
and ambitions was made by Mrs.
Schuyler Refreshments wee served.
Mrs. Sscuyier left this afternoon for
Sslida and Gunnison. whore she will
make an offcial visit to the chapters
of the d. a. r. at those places.
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FRIENDS IN COUNCIL.

The Friends in Council held their
regular meeting at Pythiaa Hall. Mrs.
Webster. presiding.
An invitation was extended BY Mrs
Goodloe TO meet with the Woman's
Club on Tuesday. Nov. 3lst. At 2:30
y. NJ. TO listen to an illustrated lee
ture by Prof. IsAacs of Greeley Ad-
mission 1Oc.
II WAS voted the club assume charge
OF preparing box for the Red Cross
Society. furnishing the garments and
other necessary articles for n COM
plete outfit.
Mrs Bailey. chairman OF the His
tory committee. invited all members
TO be present next Friday at So
ciRl day. also Industrial as the
Friends are requested to bring their
work bags.
Mrs. Wilkinson. the leader for the
day. took charge OF the lesson. The
first part-s study of the Dominion OF
Canada. or New France-giving new
light on the early struggles for su-
premacy between the French and
English people and the development
Of a century.
The next chapter-an American
People Revealed. by the French War,
was especially interesting as mark.
ing the beginning of the American
Revolution. by drawing the colonies
In closer relationship TO meet a
common enemy
Miss Viola Lane then gave two rec
itations- Jack the Giant Killer and
Changing tie Ethiopian. in very
pleasing manner.
Current Events was led by Mrs. Ma.
hood. An article on the new subma-
rine situation was read by Mrs Coul.
ter.
The Mexican Question. by Mrs.
Webster. British censorship of the
Mails. Mrs. Bailey. II members re-
sponded TO roll call.
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DOUBLE BIRTHDAY cElEBRA-
TION SATURDAY

Mrs. Arthur L. Earl and Mrs. Albert
Jones delightfully."- entertained party
of friends at the home of the former
on Whipple aeynue last Saturday
light in celebration of the birthday
anniversary of their husbands. The
house was decorated in color scheme
cf yellow nd black and with its jack
o-lanterns and pictures of black cats,
witches. etc. was strongly sugges-
tive OF the Halloween season. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
a. :. Lonnacker Mr. and Mr.. Roy
MaSfield. Mr.. and Mrs +. W. jerks.
Mr. and Mrs. +. w Thomas. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Y. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Jones. Mrs. orpha Barr. Mrs.
Jessie Campbell. Meri Campbell II
w. Hadley. Ira Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. A. l..
Earl
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recommend 1t to any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
lish my letter II you wish. Mrs JAMES
CoNLEy, BIC st. Clair ST. Frank fort, Ky.
No woman suffering from any form Of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia Z. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy. the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be a most valuable tonic
and invigorator Of the female organism.
All women are invited 70 write
to the Lydia Il. Einkham Medi-
cine Co., Lynn, MAsn., for special
advico.-lt win be Conl1den4ial
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FREMONT PUTTING
ON CITY AIRS

The village of Fremont in this coun
ty is putting on city airs and is
rapidly forging 10 the front as one of
the most progressive of the smaller
mining camps in this section of the
state. The present prosperity is due
10 the operation of Bear Gulch mine
by a large force OF men, all of whom
are making good money by digging
out the black diamonds. A pronounc-
ed civic spirit is manifest among the
people Of Fremont and the place is
spic-andspan by reason OF its up-to-
dateness Fremont is electrically
lighted. has rural free delivery of mail
and most of the houses are number
ed so that the mail carrier can make
no mistake in leaving postal matter
at its proper destination. Many of
the people of Fremont are building
concrete walks from the street back
TO their houses and are adopting 9TH
er conveniences. The progressive
spirit shown by the citizens of the
community is a matter for congratula
tion.
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are willing to donate. will you please
put them on your front porch and
they will be collected on the days
designated as follows:
Above College Ave, on Thursday
morning and from College to River,
between First and Fifteenth on Fri
day.
Scrap paper must be in sacks.
Anyone living below 18th Street,
and having any paper to give, will
please telephone to Miss Lewis. Cam
on SCAR, or leave word at the Public
Library.
Other districts will have notice
later 252t3d-1tw.
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of hand tricks by Bert Rathbnn; ten
round boxing bout between Bob and
Jack Boucher and blindfold boxing
bout between Bert Reynolds and
Fred Rouse. Refreshments were
served.
1t is the intention of the members
of the local Moose lodge TO give a
number of entertainments of this
character during the coming winter;
staging one every month II possible.
They will be open to non-members of
the order and guests will be present
on invitation.
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QUILTING PARTY.

Mrs. Il. &. woodford entertained
several OF her friends Wednesday
oct. 25th. at a Quilting Party. The
ladies came in the morning with their
tbimbles ready for work and good
time At noon a bounteous chicken
dinner was served. The table decor.
ations were chrysanthemums and
Autumn leaves and the place cards
were black cats.
Much meTriment was caused in
the afternoon by an extemperaneous
program. while the ladies were
busy with their needles couple OF
Halloween Goblias arrived and gave
a very amusing drill Mrs. Bachelor
and Mrs Lucas also proved their
ability as entertainers.
The beautiful quilting showed that
the ladies had been very diligent
with their needles and Mrs. Lucas
expressed the sentiment OF the ladies
when she read a poem on "A Day
Well Spent
The guests were. Mrs. NJ. 4. Snow,
Mr.. $ ). Andrews. Mrs. +. Batqbe-
lor. Mrs 4. W. Lucas. Mrs. c. A.
Linkins. Mrs. W. H. Hobart. Mrs.
A. l.. Sprinkle. Mrs. Palm. Mrs. l.. IL.
Bancroft. Mrs. a. Tucker. Mrs.
Elton woodford and baby, Lucille
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SOCIAL NOTES
REGULAR MEETING

OF WOMAN'S CLUB
The regular weekly meeting OF the
Woman's Club was held Tuesday af-
ternoon at the Pythian hall.
The President, Mrs. Goodloe, being
snow-bound in Denver. Mrs. Webb,
first vice-president, presided.
Mrs. Boucher. who is distributing
literature against the proposed herd
law, made few remarks, advising all
to vote against this law,
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read by the Secretary and
approved as read.
The president reported that the net
proceeds of the Operalogues were
$63. 90, which sum will be turned over
to the Scholarship fund.
The subject for the day was Amer
ican Literature from 1620-1776.
Mrs. Homan read a very interesting
paper on the poetry of this period.
which consisted principally OF elegies
and epitaphs.
Some of the epitaphs were very
funny but the true spirit of poetry
was lacking in most OF the efforts
of this period.
The prose of this time was given
by Mrs. Webb. The first author of
note was Capt John Smith. who
wrote several books on the colonies.
which are also claimed as English
Literature.
The Mathers, Increase and Cotton.
are also noted for their contributions
10 religious works. but the most noted
were Jonathan Edwards and Benja-
min Franklin, who were born during
whose work will be discussed next
ia.s
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FIVE PAPERS FOR $3.50

We will send you all of these
papers a full year Tor only $3.50.
The Canon City Weekly Record.
Today's Magazine with pattern).
Woman's World.
Home Life.
Better Farming.
You get all for only s1.50. by pay
ing in advance II you are in arrears
pay up TO Oct. LIST, 1916-Add $1-50
and all FIVE publications will come
TO you TO Oct. /, 1917.
Can you beat that?
Send all orders to
THE RECORD. Canon City, Colo.