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The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Russian Army Accused
Of Massacring Teutons

-(By International News serviee.)
Berlin, Sept 13.-Russian troops
are accused in a statement issued
by the Overseas News Agency to-
day Of butchering their German
prisoners. This policy is alleged
to have the approval OF the slav
commanders.
AN Austrian sergeant-major, who
escaped from the Russians" said
the agency statement, reports
that soldiers Of the Twenty-second
and Twenty-third Siberian Rifles
told him how three German in
tantrymen who were taken prison
er had been stabbed behind the
Russian trenches.
"A special Russian order OF
August 2 read:
Comrades: When we attack,
everybody shall keep in mind that
Austrians can be taken prisoner,
but that Germans. as far as pos
sible, shall be massacred.'
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
FRANCE MAY SELL ART
TREASURES TO america
Sale of Louvre and Luxembourg Paint
ings Urged.
OBy the international New. service.)

CBy the International News Seryice0
Paris, Sept. 13.-New York bids fair to
become the home OF many OF the mas
terpieces now hanging in the Louvre
and Luxembourg museums. The sale of
these gems in the world OF art was pro-
posed today by Urban Gohier in order to
restore Frances trade balance with
America.
America has become a formidable in
dustrial power" he said She is heap
ing up prodigious wealth-gold or credits
which she will use after the war to
play a great role in the worlds affairs.
France can recover a portion Of her
specie by selling America what she
wants Of our art masterpieces. We have
long sold Americans fakes and worthless
paintings Let US now sell her works of
art. certified by our museum directors.
we possess an enormous surplus OF
old masters and moderns Our museums
are becoming so overcrowded they really
hold more than we want. Let US thin
out the Louvre and Luxembourg colIeo-
tions for Americas benefit and make
room for the continuous stream Of works
we are always acquiring"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
EDWARD B. M'LEAN SUED
FOR COST OF PAINTINGS
Richard Newton. Artist. Alleges 81 200
Still Due Him.

Richard Newton, an artist, filed suit in
the District Supreme Court yesterday
against Edward B. Mclean TO recover
Sl,2S6, alleged to be due him for four
pictures OF horses which he claims he
painted for the defendant during the
fall OF 1913
The plaintiff says he met Mclean at
the horse show here in 1913 and received
an order 20 make paintings Of three
horses, and later received an order for
another. The canvases, he says, were
delivered as per contract and he was to
have received the sum OF $500 each for
them, with certain other expenses. He
asks the court that II also grant him
interest from January /, 1874 He is rep
resented by Attorneys McLanahan &
Burton.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
HOLD UP SPANISH SHIP.

The State Department has received in
formation of the refusal by the British
authorities to permit a Spanish merchant
ship sailing from Spanish port for the
Philippines to take on bunker coal.
The vessel carried goods consigned to
order, and the British authorities CON-
PEELED the ship To discharge its cargo
awaiting an investigation to determine
whether the goods were destined foI
arrns on the British blacklist
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
WANTS HIS CENT BACK.
Doctor Claims that Slot Machine
Robbed Him.

Albany, N. Y. Sept, IA formal
claim for the recovery Of one cent was
lodged with the upstate Public Service
Commission today by DR.. William Brady,
Of Elnira-
He wants 10 get back the equivalent OF
the coin he deposited in drinking CUP
machine on a railroad train between
Canadaigus and Eimira on September 8.
and for which he says no cup Was forth
coming.
The claim has put in motion the same
administrative machinery as would have
been required for 0 Na.ooe slsaA
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
AUTOS SPEEDING ARMY
NOTE ACROSS COUNTRY
CBy the International New. Ser

CBy the International News Service D
Chicago, Sept. 13.-Well ahead of its
schedule. a military message is speeding
westward today via automobile in an at
tempt TO prove that motor cars can aver
age thirty-one miles an hour on a coast
forecast trip.
The message left Plymouth Rock.
Mass, Monday. at 30 p. M, and ar
rived here by motor relay at :35 p. m.
last night.
A new car and driver were awaiting the
message here, and Immediately dashed
for Milwaukee. The message was ono
hour and a half ahead of its schedule
when it left here
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
BIRD ON HER HANDBAG.
D. c. WOMAN STARTS FAD
.cial TO The Wasbington Hsr,B

Special to The Washington Herald
New York. Sept 13.-The brilliantly col
ored parrakeet of Mrs. l. I. Taintor, of
Washington, who has been in this city,
is being hailed by fashion experts as the
successor to Mrs. Castles pet marmoset
of last year
To be in style this season madame must
wear a small bird on the handle of her
handbag and. of course, she must also
have gowns of tropical green shade to
harmonic.
Mrs. Taintor arrived at the Waldorf
last Monday from the mountains. That
afternoon she caused a stir in the lobby
by appearing with tiny parrot perched
on her handbag.
Rumors Of the new fad spread until
every time she walked on the ground
floor women moved about her to see
just how 1t was done. Yesterday morn
ing, when she started for Washington,
the parrakeet was still on its accustomed
perch.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
.ROUMANIANS CAPTURE
TWO IMPORTANT TOWNS
Seize Selimbow and Scholernbers in
Carpathian Drive.
CBy the InternsftopsI Nev

1by the international News Service. }
London. Sept l3.-New important sue
cesses in the Transylvsnian Alps and
In the wooded regions OF the Carpa fhIans
were announced by the Rounanisn war
office tonight
The capture Of SeIimbow and Scholern-
berg is officially reported. the Rom
rnanians taking 100 prisoners. incIud l1g
three officers
The Austro-Gerrnsn forces were 70
pulsed in the Streicl Valley, losing ar.
men in prisoners, two guns and two ma
chine guns
An official statement made ~ the
Bucharest war office tonight announce
q change in the Roumsnian army com
mands. Gen. AverescU, hitherto rom
mander Of the second army in Tran
sylvsnia, has been appointed u the COM
msnd Of the third army. succeeding Gen.
Cirainiceanu, the latter taking command
Of the second army.
Gen Georgacu has been attached 10
the British army.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
AMERICAN AT FRONT
ARRESTED BY FRENCH

CBy the International News ServIce.)
Paris, Sept 13.-William B. Silberman,
q, of New York, a member OF the Amer
lean ambulance corps serving with the
French army, was arrested today at the
scene Of his labors on the charge of at
tempting to trade with the enemy.
Silberman is alleged by the authorities
to have represented the Gottwik-Scheffer
Company, manufacturers of surgical in
struments, and to have sent the concern
big French order, but was unable to
clear the goods at the port of arrival be-
cause a certificate of origin was lacking
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
TOO GALLANT TO LEND CENT.
Policeman Gives StrIke-MarOoned
DRmseI Whole Nickel.

New York. Sept. 13.-"Can you lend me
a cent, please?'' asked a young woman
Of Police Sergt. Peter Reed yesterday at
Fifth avenue and Forty-second street.
You see," she explained, II thought I
had enough money! want to go home
on the Fifth avenue 'bus-and I had a
soda and I thought had enough change
left, but I found I had only four pen
MES and a nickel
Il never lend less than a nickel" said
the generous sergeant, forcing the coin
into her hand and packing her into a
bus.
I'm going to look for you tomorrow
and make you take the nickel back, -
came a sweet voice as the vehicle rum
bled northward.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
SHOT In FEET FOR
REFUSING TO DANCE

New York. Sept 14.-william Haggerty,
% years old, a waiter, who, the police
said, recently inherited several thousand
dollars. entered a saloon early today and
called upon everybody present TO dance.
The police say he then drew a revolver,
and when two men refused TO join eight
others in the middle of the floor, Hag-
gerty fired four shots, all Of which took
effect.
Joseph Lore was shot three times in
the ankle and feet, and Elmer TerwiIlger
was shot in the left heel.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
NO MATCH FOR U. s. EAGLE,
American Bird Pulls Head on Chi
nese Game Chicken.

Pekin, China, Sept. 13.-After trim
ming the feathers and otherwise disguis-
ing their mascot eagle, the United
States marines attached to the American n
Legation here recently succeeded IN
matching their bird of freedom to fight
a previously undefeated cock which Was
the pride Of the Chinese sporting eIe-
ment.
Upon being placed in the pit, the eagle
went to sleep. The cock, full Of pepper.
oravely handed his adversary two blows
This was too much for the marine mas
cot; he awoke from his dream of the
snoW-capped Sierras and deliberately
pulled the chickens head of.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
MAY FILE REPLY TODAY
In HEART BALM ACTION

Attorneys for Miss Edith DeGray.
wealthy society woman. stated last night
they would file her answer TO the suit
Of Mrs Edna Cox for $4,000 DANA ges
for the alleged alienation OF the afTec-
uons Of her motorman husband. in the
District supreme Court today or tomor-
row.
The suit was filed by Mrs. Cox on Au-
gust 2 and under the rules OF the court
the defendant has twenty days, excIu-
sive OF Sundays and holidays. to file an
answer. The time expires tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
AKRON STRIKE AT END.
Labor Department ConciIiator Aids
in Adjusting Trouble.

The Labor Department yesterday was
advised by its conciliator at Akron, O.,
who was mediating between striking ma
Chinists in rubber factories there and
their employers, that the men had re-
turned to work and the difficulties had
been adjusted. The employers agreed to
institute an eight-hour work day.
The Labor Department has received no
intimation that the services of its rnedi-
ators will be asked either by directly
interested parties or by representatives
of the city in New York's street railway
strike difficulties.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
PARKER WILL FIGHT HUGHES,
Moose Candidate to stump Against
Republican Chief.

New Orleans. La, Sept. 12-BitterIy
resentful over his fate at the hands of
the Progressive party. Col John M,
Parker. the Progressive Vice-Presiden-
tiaI candidate, will shortly take the
stump against Charles E. Hughes, Re
publican nominee.
Col. Parker said today he would de-
liver speeches in New York, PennsyI-
yania, and Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
NO DIVORCE FOR ICED TOE,
Husband Gets Decree, Despite Wife.
story of Rude Awakening

New York. Sept. 13.-Ice water dropped
by a husband on his wife's big toe is
not enough to dissolve a marriage. ac-
cording to Vice Chancellor Lewis, of
Jersey City.
Mrs. Julia Sterfens, Of Jersey CITY.
could show the vice chancellor no rea-
son. for divorce stronger than the ice
water. which she says was poured on
her while she slept
The decree was refused to her and
granted to her husband. William Steffens,
OF Hoboken. In a counter suit He ex-
planned II "as just a teaspoonful of
water. anyway, and he was trying to
wake her 20 she would go to church
with him.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
TO ARREST MILITIA OFFICERS
Funston Charges Captains with
LOOtinE Government Property.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept 1S.-Maj. Gen.
Funston today wired the War Depart
ment asking the arrest and return to
San Antonio to stand trail of Capts
J. D. Walrath and Fred W. Laas, quar-
termasters of the First and Second IIi-
nois Regiments. He accuses them of
failing to return to the army fifty gov
ernment mules loaned to the illinois
militia.
'I'u try every militia officer on the
border, If necessary" Gen. Funston said,
"to cure them Of looting government
property"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Plague Drops in New York,

New York, Sept. G-A substantial de-
crease in new cases of infantile paralysis
and deaths was reported by the depart
ment of health today. But thirty -one
cases were recorded, with nine deaths.
This, contrasted with Tuesdays report,
shows seven less new cases and nine
less deaths
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
NTERNMENT CAMPS LAUDED.
American Embassy OmcIaI reports
FnvorabIy 10 British.

London, Sept 12-In white paper is-
sued tonight, the government makes pub
lie the findings Of an American Embassy
official who has visited the military and
civil internment camps In Great Britain.
The document shows but few com
plants and q remarkably low death rate,
an example Of which was found at Stols,
where but twelve deaths occurred In
eighteen months among the 1000 prison.
ers there inteTned.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
U. S. RICHER BY $40.
Man Sends in Money MisapproprI-
ated by'Father.

Postmaster General Burleson received
yesterday from some conscience-stricken
Individual a letter and a SO bill which
he directed be put III the Conscience
Fund"
The letter explains that tho mans
father now dead, had misa ppropriated
some government money. He requested
the receipt of the money TO he published
in a Louisville, KY, newsps per.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
BIRTH CONTROL INDoRsED.
Des MoInes Physicians Say Practice
Would Lessen Crime.

Des Moines, Sept. i3-Representative
Des Moines physicians and heads Of
State institutions under the Jurisdiction
Of the State board of control today went
on record in favor OF birth control.
II was declared that careful regulation
was necessary, but that the practice
would result in less crime, disease, social
vice and other evils.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Odds on Hughes z to l;
Wilson Money Vanishes

Special to The Washington Head.
New York, Sept. 13-Edward
McQuade, betting commissioner on
the Curb market, says that he
has 5000 to place on Hughes at
odds of 2 to l.
All the Wilson money that he
has held for weeks past at 1 to 2
has been withdrawn and there is
not a nickel of Wilson money in
sight. Needless to say no actual
bets have been made.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
German Aeros Sink DESTROYER

Berlin Cvia London), Sept, 13.-The Ger
man admiralty y-announced tonight that
German seaplanes sank a hostile de-
Atroyar In the Gulf of Riga.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
KAISER DENIED RICE.
Swiss Refuse 10 Export Product for
Emperor own Table.

Paris. Sept 13.-The Swiss export COM
mission has refused a personal request
of the Kaiser to furnish his table with
rice.
Baron Won Romberg. the German Min
lister at Berne, asked the Swiss govern
ment to authorize the shipment of 200
pounds of rice for consumption by the
Emperor and his family, but the export
commission, being tied by an agreement
with the allies. was unable to comply
with the request.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
British Veto Discussed

Copenhagen (via London), Sept. H.
Swedish newspapers suggest that the Sc
cret object of the meeting of Scandina-
Wan ministers at Christiania is to dis
cuss the British veto of Swedish imports.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Belgians Sent to Germany

Harve (via Paris), Sept i3-Gen.
Won Bissing, military governor of Bel
GUM, Is sending Germany all Belgian
men between the ages of Is and 35 Re
Gently 300 were taken from Liege.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Dutch Freight Liner Sunk.

London, Sept. 1a-The new Dutch
freight liner Antwerpen, which was built
at Newport News. Va, has been sunk,
LIoyds announced today. The steamer
displaced 500 tons net and was $50 feet
long.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
ITALIAN COAST RAIDED.

Austrian Air Squadron Makes Eff
fective Attack.
Vienna (via Berlin), Sept. 1S-An Aus
trian air squadron made an effective raid
upon the Italian coast Monday night,
the admiralty announced today The
following report was issued:
"On the night of September HIP an
Austro-Hungarian naval air squadron
attacked the airship shed at Gesi, the
Falconara railroad station, and the de-
fensive batteries at Ancona."
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Norwegian Steamer Sunk

London, Sept. 13.-Maratime advices re-
port that the Norwegian steamer Kong
Ring. 1.61 tons. has been sunk,
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

~ VERY morning, as regularly as
r., breakfast, The Herald makes its
appearance in most of the best
homes of Washington. The Herald has
the largest morning circulation ever
gathered together in the National
Capital
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

% ACK from vacation? Have The
II Herald delivered regularly TO
your home every morning. A
postal viii bring it, or phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

Phillipsburg, N. j., Sept. 13.-Miss Mary
Dawson was seriously burned late yes
terday while burning caterpillars from a
tree in her yard. A piece of lighted pa
per ignited her dresa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Township Clerks Office in village of
Paw Paw for the constr action and furn-
ishing the needed material for building,
concrete steel bridge on South Kala-
mazoo stree. over the Paw Paw river in
said village according to plans and
specifications on file with the Clerk OF
said board.
Bids will be received at the clerks
office until IL o'clock, noon Of July 3lst
1916. The successful bidder will be ex-
pected to furnish some security for the,
faithful performance OF the work-the,
amount will be announced on the day Of
the letting.
The board reserves the right TO re-
Iect any or all bids.
Frank Labadie,
zotz Highway Commissioner
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
AIM & MA.

w. c.. Peck of Detroit visited his
mother, Mrs. George Bockius this
week.
w. A. Brown and c. A. Finch and
wives motored to Alto, Mich. Sunday
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Brown,
returning Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs!G. a Finch, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Downing of Mattawan and
Mrs. Nellie Demming of California
were callers here Sunday.
Mrs. Carl Winslow and children are
visiting her parents at Toquin.
The annual picnic of the Cleaners
will be held at Halls Spring Brook
Thursday August g. Everybody in
vited. See the bills.
Harold Bolinger has a new Ford,
and Chas. Scott has Maxwell.
o. Eager installed a telephone in
his home last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
PROSPECT VALLEY.

Mrs Leon easier was in Kalamazoo
one day last week.
DIP. Smith was in Lawrence We'd
nesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Maloy and
children of Rogers Park, Chicago are
spending their vacation at Charles
Adams. Mr.. Maloy is motorman on
the Chicago elevated.
Mrs. Held who has been very i'll the
past week is a very little better.
l. P. Lounsberry has had anothe
poor spell and is confined to his bed.
The Shiebley family spent Sunday
at Lake Cora.
Walter Brdssert was home over Sun.
day.
~ Mrs. Fred Billsborrow has been en-.
tertaining a lady friend the past week.
Gene Hoerner is suffering with a
very severe case of Forditis. DR.
Lowell Packer is treating him and
thinks he will be all right in a few
days.
Mrs. Anna Thompson from Indiana
is visiting Mrs. Bruce Lounsberry.
Miss Meta Smith is visiting rela-
tives in Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
Notice of Hearing Claims.

State of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County Of Van Buren,
In the matter Of the estate Of William J. Sellick,
dece ased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from the
Goth day of July, A. d. 1916, have been allowed
for creditors to present their claims against said
deceased 20 said court for examination and adjust
ment and that all creditors Of said deceased
quired to present their claims to said court, at the
prLbatC on e in the village Of Paw Paw, IN said
county on or before the 4th day of December, A.
D. 1916 a id that said caiEis will be heard by said
sourt on Monday, the 4th day of December A. ID.
9I6 at ~ o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated July 20 A, y. 1916.
26t3 VIM. KILLEFER
Judge OF Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28

Mrs. Caroline Hall has come to live
with Mrs. Sarah Hall. Miss Mary
McCon is taking care of her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McCon of Law
renee were calling on Valley friends
one day last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
CENTENNIAL NJ. E. CHURCH.
Rev. A. o. Carman, Pastor.

Kew. A. -. Carman, Pastor.
Sunday school at 1000 a. 10.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Epworth League at $3.50 p. IN.
ALMENA-Sunday school at p. m.
Preaching service at 2:l5 p. N.
Morning subject: -Four Great Essent-
ials.'
Evening Union Open Air services will
be held on the Methodist church lawn
music will be furnished by the BAPTIST
choir, and male quartet; subject of the
sermon, Goods Love and its Gift"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Edgar w. Smith, Pastor.

Sunday school 10 a. N.
Morning service ii a. IN.
Christian Endeavor at $3.50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Morning Subject: 1.-The Well Springs
OF Salvation"
Evening: A union service on the lawn
OF the Methodist Church
All the regular services Of the Presley
terian Church will be suspended for the
month Of August, by order Of the Ses-
sion.
The annual Sunday School Picnic will
be held at Three Mile Lake on Fridap.
those having no convey ance will meet at
the church at $50 a, IN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Christian Science services are held at
the Corerie club house every Sunday
morning at l0:45 and Wednesday eve-
nings at 1880. Subject for next Sun.
day: "Love"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
ST. MARKS CHURCH

There will be a special service at st.
Marks Church next sunday morning at
1920. Rev. f. o. Nash of New York
City will conduct the service.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28

Morning Subject: "rhe True Taber-
nacle."
Evening: union service 10 the open
air.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-07-28
Violin instruction
Ray Stanford Pitkin
Paw Paw. Michina

raw raw, Michigan
Former Mgr. Balatka Music College,
Chicago. Est. 1879 Beginners given
careful attention. Pitkin's Orchestra
tall occasionsJ sixth season. (4sly
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-23
STARK COUNTY.

Dickinson, March 22.-Seventeen
precincts including city of Dickinson,
out of thirty-three in Stark county.
give Estabrook 259 votes. LaFollette
1S3. The six wards in Dickinson
alone give Estabrook 1871 and La Fol
lette 1O1. The country precincts APP
pear to be for LaFollette, but it is
likely that Estabrook will carry the
county by majority of less than 100.
Perry gets 120 votes out of II pre-
cincts reported and Bruegger 40.
Claude c. Turner leads for national
delegate. getting 375 votes. c. B.
Little is second with 80
In the city election here the elev-
enth hour mayoralty fight brought out
fd4 votes. of which 290 were given to
Alfred White for a second term. A.
]. Osborn was his opponent The Ger
man southside ward had three cor
nered fight on alderman, Valentine
Koch winning out to ! with stickers
over his nearest competitor
Dickinson had three Socialist votes
in as many wards. The city of Bel
field holds the palm for Socialist
votes in Stark. casting 20 for lie
Spenr. The city of Dickinson shows
an increased Democratic vote over
four wears ago. President Wilson got
ting 112. or one more vote than the