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The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
CALLS HUGHES "GQAT"
OF REPUBLICAN FOLD
Assistant Attorney General Fits Says
G. o. P. Leader Has No Record.

Charles Evans Hughes is the goat Of
the Republican party, chosen because he
had no record positive or otherwise. to
offend rival leaders" was the statement
made by William c. Fits, Assistant At
torney General, last night before the
WOmen's Wilson Union.
Somebody had to be the goat, and
Hughes was it," he declared. The Re
publican party was torn by conflicting
factions-MOOse against Old Guard: favor
lite son against favOrite son. Some COM
promise candidate not sufficiently object
i've to invite criticism and safe and sane
enough to prevent disCord had to be
found. Hughes was the only one avail
able Politically buried under the robes
Of his exalted office, Charles Even Hughes
never had a chance to get into trouble
or to say anything or do anything. He
was safe. He would be the goat all right
But now the people ask. What has he
done? and. the answer is, He has no rec
ord
DR.. W. Clarence Owen. one Of the other
speakers, said that the administration
had emuIated Germany in the rural cred
its plan.
Other speakers were J. P. Mcnamara,
Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engt-
neers. and W. P. Allison, Of the Interna-
tiOnal MaChinists' Association.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
DOMINION Line FACES
fine OF $500 A DAY
Public Utilities Board VIII Try to Com
pei Company to Issue Transfers.

"A suit to compel payment OF fne OF
500 a day for each day the WashinsJ ton
and Old Dominion Railway fails TO aC-
cept yesterdays order OF the commission
for a mutual exchange Of transfer with
the Capital Traction Company at Aque-
duct bridge will be entered as soon as il
can be prepared" said General Counsel
Conrad H. Syme. OF the Pubic Utilities
Commission, last night
The commission held a hearing and
gave the parties concerned a chance to
present their arguments. The order is
based on a fair survey of the situation
The Washington and Old Dominion line
claims that the commission has no juris-
diction' in the matter but the law al
lows US authority as far as the south end
Of the AqueduCt bridge, and we expect
compliance with orders.
The law provides a penalty for viola
ton Of orders Of the commission. without
permission. Of 500 a day, and the COM
mission will enter suit as soon as possible
to enforce its orders. The Capital TraC-
ton Company has announced its willing
ness to abide by the decision Of the COM
mission and will be considered exempt
from the fine"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
ROUMANIAN ARMY
FLEES TO SWAMP
Berlin Reports Road to Bucha-
rest Nearly Cleared.
By the international News service.I

(By the international News Service)
Berlin. Oct 25.-The Roumanians
again have been heavily defeated on
both frontiers.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen. con-
tinuing his rapid advance in Dobrudja
has captured Cernavoda. eastern ter
minus of the great fourteen-mile rail-
way bridge which spans the Danube
River and marshes.
On the Transylvanian frontier, Gen.
Won Falkenhayn has smashed his way
through Vulcan Pass. midway between
Red Tower Pass and the Iron Gate of
the Danube.
Sweeping down in three columns,
he has made a further advance on
which stands on the edge
of the vast ROumanian plain, and gain
ing further ground in Predeal Pass,
is menaCing the junction point of the
railways from Czernowitz and Odessa.
If this falls- into his hands Bucharest
will be completely cut off from all
supplies and the fall OF the Roumanian
capital may ensue without the firing
of a shot
The loss of Cernavoda to Won Mack
ensen is probably the most serious
blow yet suffered by the Roumanians,
more so even than the fall OF Con-
stanza. Not only does it put the Ger
mans and Bulgarians in possession of
the bridge. the only span across the
Danube between Belgrade and the sea.
but reports reaching here tonight in
dicate that the entire RussO-Rouma-
nian army has been driven into the
Danube swamps and cut off from all
avenues of escape.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
AGED PHYSICIAN WOULD
MODIFY LAW ON DRUGS
Confesses Before Convention to Being
Morphine Fiend.
CBy the International News service)

CBy the International News SerVtce.)
New York, oct. 2J.-"GentIemen. l have
something important today to say to you.
am a morphine fiend."
With dramatic suddenness DR.. Frank
s Abbott an aged practitioner, sprang
to his feet during the convention of the
American Medical Editors Association
today and electrified his hearers with
this remarkable confession. The meet
ing was in the Hotel MCAlpin.
The interruption came a moment after
B. c. Keith, of the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau, at Washington. had made the
statement that there are over 100000
habitues of drugs in the United States.
Il have taken the drug for 35 years.
Dr. Abbott continued. During all that
time I have practiced medicine. To show
you that morphine is not necessarily
deIeteriOus I stand here before you, 70
years old.
1T is most notifying to me to make
this confession, but I do it for the sake
of millions like me who want broad
minded legislation. I want laws which
will not make it impossible for a man to
get what he needs"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
CATTLEMEN BAND FOR DRIVE
ON PLAGUE OF WILD BEARS

Gore Bay, N. s., Oct. Farmers Of
Manitoulin Island have devised novel
scheme to rid the island of bears and
wolves, which have been killing sheep
and cattle in large numbers. G. ]. Camp
bell, Of Burpee, today announced that ar
rangements had been completed whereby
he will head 300 men in a drive on the
wild animals.
Scattered across the island from the
north to the south shore, the little army,
which will carry horns and whistles as
well as rifles, will march forward in a
steady line to the peninsula at Missis-
saga. They will make all the noise pos
sible. hoping to frtghten the bears into
headlong flight to the narrow strip of
land, where they are confident they can
corner and slaughter them.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
FRENCH SKATER
TEUTON ATTACKS
Desperate Attempts to Regain
Fort Douaumont Fail.
CBy the International News service.)

CBy the International News ServiceO
Paris. Oct. 25.-The French made fur
ther progress today northeast Of Verdun
despite the utmost efforts Of the German
crown prince to halt General Rivelle's
surprise offensive
In the last twelve hours the Teutons
have launched fve tremendous counter
attacks, their principal efforts being o.
rected against Douaumont, Haudromont
and the Damloup battery. All Of the at
tacks broke down before the French ar
tillery and machine guns.
Tonight the number Of prisoners taken
by the French had been increased to
$500
Great German reinforcements hurried
in solid trainloads from the Somme not
only failed to win back the ground lost
north of Verdun. but has definitely ended
the proposed counter offensive in Pic
ardy. it Is believed here
Details are now beginning to reach
Paris of Nivelle's tremendous stroke.
TeutOn Commander Taken.
-Four French divisions. $1,000 men, were
concentrated on the east bank Of the
Meuse for the blow. it is stated The
Germans were taken so completely by
surprise that their lines might have been
tissue. The French in a few hours won
back what it had cost the crown prince
more than three months and lots of lives
10 gain In the DOuaumOnt fort the Ger
man commander was taken prisoner. He
was found in a duEout In all more than
l5o othcers have been captured by the
French.
The French attacks today were deliv-
cred on the right wing of the front east
of the Meuse. They resulted in consid-
cradle progress in the Fumin and Chenois
regions.
Before the French had time to consoIi-
date their redeemed positions. the Ger
mans delivered their first counter attack
late yesterday afternoon. The hot fire
poured into their ranks broke it up A
second attack. launched at night, SINH
Iarly failed
This morning. reinforced by divisions
from other sectors and from the Somme
front, the crown prince struck again in
a series Of terrific lunges Three times
the Germans drove forward. only to fail
Tonight's news, showing that all the
recOnQuered positions have been firmly
established. has caused renewed rejoicing
here. Stories of the fighting and ac-
counts Of yesterdays terrible smash
kept Paris keyed up throughout the day
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
209 Air Battles Fought
lnDay on Somme Front

CBy international News Service.)
Berlin, Oct. 25.-Two hundred and
nine air fights took place over the
Somme front on October %, accord
ing to a statement issued through
thu semi-official Overseas News
Agency today. German aeroplanes
made more than 500 raids, it was
said. 1t is certain that sixteen
allied aeroplanes were shot down,
and it is believed that the actual
number is twenty-five, the state
ment says. Eleven of these ma
chimes are in possession of the Ger
mans.
German airmen flew low over the
allies trenches, pouring machine
gun fire down upon the British and
French soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
WAR ON ELECTION LAW
VIOLATIONS UNDER WAY
Department of Justice Names Special
Prosecutor for Work.

So many violations OF the election laws
have been reported from Middle West
states that the Department Of Justice
has deemed It necessary 10 put a man in
charge "on the spot"
formal notice issued by the depart
ment yesterday stated that Prank c,
DALEY. formerly Federal District Attor-
ney for Indiana, will take general charge
Of the stigations in Indiana, Ohio and
Illinois He acted in the Terre Haute
cases some years ago. Assistant Attor-
nev General Graham Will be in charge Of
the work in Washington.
The Department OF Justice is most
reticent about the alleged registration
frauds, but II is known they are believed
to have been OF wide extent. II is said
Attorney General Gregory wishes 70 be-
gin some prosecutions before election
day.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
WILSON GETS HEARTY
Welcome IN 2 CITIES
Crowds at Baltimore and PhiIadel phia
Enthusiastic.
~ the International Ne,ts serrIcel }

CBy the International News Service.)
On board the Presidents train, Martins
burg. w. Va, oct. 25.-President Wilson,
en- route from Shadow Lawn to Cincin-
natl. this afternoon was greeted by
small but enthusiastic crowds at Phila-
delphia and Baltimore. He made no
speeches, but shook hands with a num-
Der Of railroad employees at both stops.
At Philadelphia a man, evidently an
office holder in the city government
called out, They have assessed me $36. 10
for the Hughes campaign. They can take
our money, but they cannot take our
votes. We are going to vote for you"
Voice: You are already elected"
Voice: IT'S a landslide"
The trip is being made over the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. which traverses
a section Of the country west of Wash
ington that Mr.. Wilson has not visited
since the campaign started. At Cincin-
natl, tomorrow, three, or possibly four,
speeches will be made.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
NEW RADIATOR ROUTE MAKES
RAISING INFANTS EASY MONEY

Boston, Oct. 25.-The true autoist raises
his baby by the radiator route.
This is a brand-new one, even in the
old, old game Of rearing the young. II
was demonstrated on Devonshire street
the other day.
A touring car was driven to the curb
Father was at the wheel. Mother was in
the tonneau with baby.
Baby belonged to the well-known Bot
tie Club. Mother produced the bottle Of
milk from the inevitable bag. Next to
heat the milk
Father produces a cup. Fills cup with
hot water from the radiator. Puts bottle
in cup. Hot water warns milk. Baby
gazes with increasing interest.
Milk is heated. Baby gets II. Father
disappears around corner for a chocolate
soda.
Great is the automobile.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
BOMB EXPLODED IN SUBWAY.

New York. Oct. 25.-A heavily charged
dynamite bomb, which exploded just two
minutes after a southbound express
train had passed, caused considerable
damage to the subway station at One
Hundred and Tenth street and LenOx
avenue, early today. The explosion
threw the ticket agent and chopper"
from their seats, smashed every electric
light in the station, broke the glass in
the kiosks leading to the streets, and
broke several large plate glass windows
in the streets above the station.
Subway officials did not hesitate to ex-
press the belief that the bomb was placed
to explode while train was passing and
thus block the tracks.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
HUNGRY RUSS FOR PEACE.

Berlin, via Sayville Oct 25.-"The ac-
tual need for food makes the whole peo-
pie of Russia hope for peace at any
price"
The Overseas News Agency, in sum-
marizing comment Of Petrograd news
papers on the first meeting OF the budget
committee of the Duma, stated today
that the vice president OF the Russian
parliament, NJ. Varumsekret, made the
above assertion. The meeting discussed
the question of victuas, and according
to the Russian newspapers, the problem
was called desperately urgent and more
important than the military operations. "
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
CAPTAIN GETS TESTIMONIAL.

New York, Oct. 5-When the French
liner Rochambeau passed Sandy Hook
yesterday her 274 passengers presented to
Captain NJ. Juham a testimonial express
ing gratitude for their safe arrival
From the minute the kochambeau left
Bordeaux until American waters were
reached the passengers were in a state
of apprehension
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
TWO GIRLS DIE IN FIRE,

New York, Oct. 3.-Trapped on the
sixth floor OF a factory building at n
ana 25 East Houston street by a raging
cauldron OF flames IN the floors below,
two girls were killed tonight and q
dozen persons injured more or less seri-
ously. Heroic rescues by police and fire.
men alone kept the death list down. Even
now it is feared other bodies still are in
the wrecked building.
Tho fire did damage estimated at $780,
90 It's origin has not been determined
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
DANGEROUS CoUNTERFEITs OUT.

The most dangerously perfect counter
felt note produced in thirty years is in
circulation in the United States and Sc
cret Service officials so far are baffled
in their attempts to discover the counter
feiter issuing them, 1t was learned yes
terday at the Treasury Department.
The counterfeit is an imitation of the
Federal reserve note Of the Federal Re-
serve Bank of Minneapolis and is Of ten
dollar denomination. 1t is admitted that
thousands of dollars in the counterfeit
notes already may have found their way
into circulation
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
FRENCH MEET ITALIAN LINE.

Paris, Oct. 25.-French cavalry belong
ing to the allied army in Macedonia has
effected a junction with Italian cavalry
at Avlona, the Albanian seaport, the war
office announced today.
The junction of French cavalry with
italian horsemen at Avlona, as reported
in the above dispatch, means the first
step toward an extension Of the allied
Balkan front from the Struma to the
Adriatic, thus establishing a battle line
of nearly 200 miles.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
T. R. PUT AMONG DEAD,

Reading. Pa, Oct. 25.-Cries Of ''Roose-
velt, ROOSEVELT" greeted Reuben Post
Halleck, OF Louisville, KY, at the county
teachers institute when he was enumer-
ating the six dead Americans most mem
toned"
Lincoln, mentioned first, and Washing
ton. got no applause. Jefferson, Jackson,
Grant and Clay were named next, deep
silence resulting until somebody shouted
Roosevelt" 1t started a chorus of
cheers and calls, interrupting the lee
turer.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
NEEDS 100000 TRACTORS.
France Requires Many to Develop
Devastated Districts.

Paris, Oct 25.-The French government
today officially designated a commission
for developing the use of agricultural ma
chinery among the farmers of France
Jules Meline, the minister of agricul-
ture, calculates that for the invaded and
devastated districts of France alone
there will be needed 100000 motor trac-
tors, in addition to those already avail
able; 10000 plows 5000 harrows, q, 600
planters and 5000 reapers.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
D. C. MAN WINS PISTOL MATCH.
George L. Cook Scores 800 Hits Out
of Possible 400.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 25.-Scoring 399
hits out of a possible 400, George E. Cook
of the District Of Columbia National
Guard, today won the national individual
pistol championship.
This is the most remarkable score ever
made in the competition, in which mar
ines and representatives of different State
guard organizations are represented.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
BRIDAL PENMAN FLUSH.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct 25.-A week after
he had met Miss Catherine M Bowers,
C. c. Cole, % years old, married her and
started on a luxurious honeymoon with
a suite in a local hotel and a big touring
car, purchased after the wedding.
For three weeks the honeymoon con-
tinued
happiness by arresting the youth for
passing worthless checks. The automo-
bile was purchased with one The pretty
bride tainted.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
STOCKING BABY's SHIRT,

San Francisco, Oct. 25-Miss May Gam
BILE. secretary Of the California branch
of the Commission for Relief in Belgium,
recently received what she deems mute
testimony to the dire need Of Belgium.
1t was a little baby's shirt made in
Brussels from an openwork green stock
ing sent from America to Belgium. A
Belgian woman made the shirt using the
upper part of the stocking for the body
of the shirt and the lacy ankles for the
sleeves.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
TWENTY FIREMEN OVERCOME.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Fwenty flrenen were
overcome and the loop district filled with
choking black smoke today as the result
of a fire which burned since early last
night in a large grocery and -neathouse
on Madison street. Efforts We're made to
hack through a wall of the building to
put out flames near an ammonia tank.
which. 1t was feared, would explode. The
loss Is placed at more than 100000
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
AUTO 0vERTURNS; TWO HURT.

Hagerstown, Md. Oct. 25-Losing con-
troll OF their automobile as they were
coming to Iagerstown last night. Frank
Kirby. proprietor of the Bartlett Hotel
Berkeley Spring. was seriously injured
and Tice Barker, taxicab driver, Of
Berkeley Springs. was severely cut and
bruised when their machine turned tur-
tie and rolled down AN embankment on
the Western turnpike. five miles west
Of Hagerstown.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
260 MILES IN 225 MINUTES.

New York. Oct. Is. - Lawrence B.
Sperry, son of Elmer \. SPerry, the in
ventOr, few from Brant Rock, Mass, to
Amityville. Long Island. Yesterday af-
ternoOn, 26O miles, in 225 minutes, without
stopping He carried Robert Fowler as
passenger. He few over a rough sea.
with the wind blowing from . to 40 miles
an hour, using a CuTtiss flying boat
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
SHOCK FOR JAILBIRDs.

New Lisbon, N. J., Oct 25.-The in
famous third degree" was made a merry
picnic in comparison to what five hobo
prisoners in the Burlington County Jail
got in theirs yesterday. They were
shaved, bathed and hafr-trimmed and
put to work husking corn on the county
farm here. 1t was the beginning of the
county's application of the system of
forcing such prisoners to earn their keep.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
BIRDS" STOP AT HOTEL.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Now that the open
season is well under way one of Chica-
go's hotels could qualify as an aviary
The register one night this week read
like a roster in a bird house, for there
were ]. c. Pigeon, Of Memphis; Robert
Z. Bird, Of Atlantic City; H. W. Part
ridge, Of Charlevoix. and c. T. Quayle
af RAeon. y. II.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
NAVAL BATTLE FOUGHT IN ICE.

Copenhagen, Oct. ga naval battle be
tween German submarines and armed
Russian patrol boats amidst the ice foes
of the Arctic Sea Is reported in a dis
patch to the Morgenbladt today. The sub
marines were watching for ships carrying
Russian war supplies when attacked by
the patrol boats and driven on.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
FORCED TO SEE WIFE ROAST.
Invalid Husband Unable to Rise rs
She Perishes, AfIame.

Nazareth, Pr, Oct 25.-Mrs Ephraim
Arnold, IS years old, was burned to death
at her home here in full view Of he
husband, an invalid. who was unable to
help her. Mrs. Arnold was using a pat
ent stove polish on the kitchen range
when her clothes were ignited, and her
death followed a few minutes later.
The house was set afire, but fremen
extingushed the blaze before much dam
age had been done, Her husband and
three children survive
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
WEDDING LICENSE CANCELLED.

Altoona. Pa, Oct 25.-Halting at Hy-
mems altar four years ago, Miss Jessie
F. Martin, of Duncansville, could not be
induced by her lover, Charles NJ. Arthur,
of Altoona, to become his wife, so, at
his request, Judge Baldrige has annulled
the marriage license issued to the couple
on June II, 1e1a
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
SIX KILLED AT CROSSING.

South Bend, Ind. Oct. 25.-Six persons
three women, q man, a siX-year-old girl
and a baby-were killed today when an
interurban car on the Northern Indiana
Railroad struck an automobile at a
grade crossing six miles north Of this
city.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
MIsTRIAL IN MURDER CASE.

St Joseph. Mo-. Oct. 2.-Judge Thomas
?. Ryan this afternoon declared a mis-
trial in the case of Oscar D. Mcdaniel
prosecuting attorney OF Buchanan Coun-
u. charged with the murder Of his wife
Judge Ryan decided that It would not
be possible to 90 on with the present
vwlire.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
CONSCIENCE MADE HIM KILL

Vienna, Oct. 25.-A tragic interview has
Just been held between Frederick Adler.
assassin of Premier Count Stuergkh and
Adler's father in prison. The father
broke down and wept when his son ex-
claimed:
Il had to do It My act was dictated BY
my conscienoe"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
BRIDE DRESSED AS BOY.
Girl, 10, Caught on Freight with
Boy Companion.

Alliance, Ohio, Oct 25-After masquer-
aiding as a boy and travelling from her
home in East Palestine to Mansfield with
a boy companion. Mrs. Earl LembrighL
Is years old, a bride of three months,
is held here pending the result Of efforts
to communicate with her parents.
She said she and the youth started for
Detroit. riding freights but at Mansfield
decided to return home. When they got
here a brakeman became suspicious Of
her and turned her over to the police.
Her companion escaped.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
100000 BET ON ELECTION.
Ten to Nine and Even Money Pre-
vail in WaEerS

New York. Oct. 5.-Hughes hackers
brought $4,000 to the curb today. For a
little time they heightened the odds again.
The whole amount was placed at 10 to g.
There were many takers.
A little later a Wilson enthusiast came
forward with $4,000 and even money be
came the rule. When this amount was
taken another Wilson supporter offered
1000 at even money. This was taken as
soon as II was offered
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.

BEAUTIFUL NEW BUNGALOW AT
Hyattsvilles rooms and bath; cellar.
attic hOt~Eater heat; hot and cold water:
Ess and electric lights; front and back
pouhes; prics only $500: terms can be
ErEnged. Address BOX AZ, Herald office.
You can find the home you
want, and most anything else
you want in the Want Ads on
page IL
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
AunhnN
PhiIadeIphia

sunday Outing to Phladelphis,
s2.5O; Chester, $225; Wilmington.
$500, round trip, Baltimore & Ohio,
7:O5 a IN, Oct %. Returning same
IdAy-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26
RUSS CASUALTIES 1877, ,522.

Berlin (via sayville wireless), Oct. %
"A dispatch from Kew says the Russian
Central Identifying Office, in its last pub
lished report, gave the total of Russian
casualties since June l as 1,7975 Among
these were S59S1 officers.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26

Among the recently fallen officers, ac-
cording to the dispatch, were two gen.
erals, six colonies and brigade command
ers and eight colOnels, lieutenant-colonels
and regiment commanders. The highest
number of casualties were suffered by the
Siberian corps and the Caucasian cavalry,
1t Is stated.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26

THE Herald's tremendous adver-
Using gains emphasize in
Washington the trend towards
the morning paper that is noticeable
throughout the country.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-26

THE morning paper supplies
L the news for the days think
ing and discussion. 1t supplies the
days store news for that days
buying.