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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-04
GERMANS EXPECT FIRST
PEACE MOVE IN SPRING
New York Importer, After Years
Stay in Central Empire, Tells of
War Sentiment There.

bernhard Willie. an Importer living
at the Hotel McAlpin. returned to-
day on the Holland-AmcIica liner
Ryndam from Germany. MIR, Willie
has extensive business connections In
Germany and passed year there.
lie says the sentiment among the
best informed people outside the In
ner military circles Is that the first
break in the direction Of peace will
come next sSuhg.
The Germans cApcct Russia to be-
gin NEGOTIATIONS then for "A separate
peace. This, according To the Ger
man idea, coIld he c.,Stly negotiated
ana the German armies would then
be free to concentrate all their at
tention ON the west front, clean up
Italy as u starter and thom proceed
20 fnish OFF Britain and France.
Sir william Mcmillan, coal baron
OF Australia, was passenger on
the Ryndam. lie is hurrying home
from England, called by a big strike
In the coal mines which has cut off
Australia's coal supply.
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sSEVEN ASSAULTS
BY RUSSIANS ARE
REPORTED CHECKED

feoFA. Dec. 8 (vla Jondon).-Des-
yerate fghtlng on the Roumanian
front. in which the Bulgarians re-
pulsed seven attacks made by the
Russians. Is reported in tho official
statement issued by the War Oiiice.
Two tanks are sand to have been
destroyed and a third to have fallon
into the hands OF Turkish troops
The text OF the statement follows;
IN the Dobrudja the Russians con-
tinue their desperate attacks ON our
left wing. After violent artillery, ma
chine gun and rifle flre lasting all
day. the Russians at o'clock in the
evening made the seventh attack In
the last two days. The enemy heavy
artillery approached within 300 PAGES
Of our trenches and tho attack was
most violent everywhere. South Of
satiskeul the enemy advanced In close
formation and lighting was no less
.aanguinary ON tho remainder OF the
front, but everywhere the enomy was
.repulsed.
n Three armored cars participated In
'4hs attack. Of which two were de-
3troyed by our artillery and a third
Forced 10 retire. We took 1872 pris-
oners. The Turks captured an ar
&ored car containing English boil
blers, OF which two were officers.
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women are 70 be deprived OF their
powers interest In the educational
affairs OF the city will be lessened,
the committee reports.
The committee recommends the
abolition of the Public Employment
Bureau on the ground that It's func-
lions are duplicated by the state
Labor Department. 1t also disap-
proves OF $4,000 increases for engt-
neers in the office of Borough Presi-
dent Marks. saying that the present
force "is entirely adequate"
Referring to the Department OF
Health. the committee says: 1T can
not help suggesting the elimination OF
two places that seem to be entirely
useless. One is the Director OF Public
Health Education at $4,000 year: the
other is an assistant engineer at s2.-
700"
The total OF the increases in sala-
ries disapproved to-day is sS4,30Q.
Mayor Mitchell has until Dec. 10
to approve or disapprove to-day's
recommendation OF the Aldcrmanic
Finance Committee. In tho event he
disapprovcs the action IL will require
sixty votes to override his veto.
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j. s. NEEDS TOTAL
OF FS1,654,819,654
FOR GOVERNMENT
Estimates for Next Fiscal Year
Show $500, ,o04,oSi for Army
and $500, o,o7o,o5 for Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 It viii take
.l.6b4,sie.654o3 to run the Government
OF the United states from June 30. 1911.
to June 80, 1918. This is the estimate OF
the heads OF the various branches of
the Government of the country, sub
mittcd TO Congress to-day through Sec
retary Of the Treasury McAdoo.
or this grand total Of more than a
billion and n half dollars the various
establishments estimates are set forth
as follows:
Legislative, 1881 .G26.45. Executive,
'Se,o7o,665; Judicial. s,395.79o; De-
partmcnt OF Agriculture. S26,09G,907.
Foreign Intercourse. $500. .G2G6s; Mil
itary Establishment, s3u0.6H4, 6sib2.
Naval Establishment. s3G6. .070,G5lG7.
Indian Affairs, Sl2.23O. 1861. Pensions,
Sl51,a60,0O0. Panama Canal, f25,1ib,-
5G2.35. Public Works. Si4b,l 1894 III.
Postal Service. SS25 5.3j5.s2 Miscella-
ncous. SiO6.glf,73Sg3: Permanent An
nual Appropriations $l43.S6i .SSO.32.
Congress was asked to-day for S32,-
l2S,ooO for rivers and harbors improve
menls for the fiscal year ending
June 30. 1918. Last year i2,0sO, ,93j
was appropriated for tho work. The
biggest single Item in the estimates.
submitted through the Treasury De
pnrtmcnt, is $4,000, 900 to continue
NJ ississlppi River improvements from
Head Of Passes To the Ohio River, and
o. provide for the Mississippi River
Commission.
Appropriations OF t250.o0O each were
asked 20 improve New York liarbor
and Harlem River. Other sums re-
qucsted for New York state were;
Narrows Of Lake Champlain. harbor
at Great Sodus Bay, s2i 1000: Littlo
Sodus BAY lIarbor. $1,000: Port
chester. s26.O0O; Port Jefferson, Flush
ing Bay and Sag liarbor, 5000:
Rondout and reckskill, $500.
New Jersey estimates were; Abb
sccon Inlet. $i5,Ooo; <eyport Ilarbor
and tncescquakcs llarbor, $4,000.
Tartan liay, $4,000: Alloway Creek,
81, 600; Cohansey River. 5000.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-04
SCORE POISONED
IN RESTAURANT;
CLOSED BY POLICE
Sufferers Found on Floor
and Sidewalk When
Help Arrives.

The discovery OF wholesale
poisoning in the Arcade Lunch. No.
GA Manhattan Avenue. Brooklyn,
carly to-day, caused the police to
close the place, tako samples OF all
foodstuffs and notify the health au-
thoritlcs.
Dr. Curtis OF the Greenpoint Hos
plial refused TO say that the symp-
toms exhibited by the score or more
OF sick patrons and employees indi-
Gated ptomaine poisoning. 1t will take
him twenty-four hours. he says. to
complete his investigation.
Though PROSTATE patrons were
found all over the place and cn
the sidewalk in front. the police were
able TO get the names OF but Ave.
years old. of No. 200 Kingsland
Avenue, Brooklyn; Louis Eisenberg.
twenty-five. Of No. 53I Eighth Ave
nue, Manhattan: Morris Oppenhoim,
twenty-five. OF no. Cannon Street.
Manhattan; George Gregory, twenty
one, of No. % Lorimer Street, Brook
lyn. and Frank white, twenty-six.
OF Van Dam Street and Nassau
Avenue. Brooklyn.
Polseem and Eiscnberg. who are
cooks In the restaurant. are in the
hospital In a serious condition. OPP
penheim is the manager and Gregory
and White were patrons.
Passing the lunch room at 3 A. NJ.
Policeman Michael Travers saw two
men bending over the curb, appar-
entity violently ill., They told him
they thought they had been poisoned
IN the restaurant Most Of the suf-
ferers responded readily to treatment
and were able to go home.
When sufficiently relieved to make
statement Oppenheim said some OF
his patrons had been taken i'll an hour
before. Suspecting something wa:
wrong with the food. he ordered thai
no more be served. and he. Polseeir
and Eisenberg began sampling tn,
different dishes. No bad results fol.
lowed. he said, until they got finally
TO the tea and coffee. both OF which
were served with milk.
The proprietor OF the lunchroom l:
Manuel Thaderkoff.
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Prepare This for a Bad
Cough-Rs Fine
Cheapiy and Easiiy Made, but
Does the Work Quickly.

The finest cough syrup that money
can buy-costing only about one-ffth
as much as resdy-made preparations
can easily he made up at home. The
way II takes hold and conquers dis
tressing coughs, throat and chest colds
will really make you enthusiasts
about IL.
Any druggist can supply you with
2Is ounces of Pinex $50 cents WORTHY.
Pour this into pint bottle and Ill tho
bottle with plain granulated sugar
syrup. Shake thoroughly and II Is
ready for use. The total cost is about
81 cents and gives you II full pint-a
family supply-of most effectual,
pleasant tasting remedy.
Pinex is II special and highly con-
centrated compound of genuine Nor
way pin, extract, combined with guai-
acol and is known the world over for
its prompt healing effect on the throat
membranes.
Avoid disappointment by asking your
druggist for "2H ounces of Pinex"
with full directions and don't accept
anything else. A guarantee of abso-
lutte satisfaction or money promptly
refunded goes with this preparation.
The Pinex Co. Fl Wayne. Ind.-Advt
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-04
FORCE BILL" TO BE REoPENED
IN THE SENATE

senator owen. Democrat. OF Okla
homa who Will lead the fight for new
corrupt practices act, will Introduce a
joint resolution tomorrow for an In
quiry into expenditures OF all political
parties in the last national campaign
The resolution will provide for an
immunity bath for men summoned to
testify and heavy penalties for per-
jury" he said
senator PCnrose. Republican. an
nounced that he would introduce to-
morrow asSn amendment to the Owen
bill hill FOR Fed hrll supervision Of
national elections. such measure.
commonly known as the Force Bill,
Was killed twenty-siN years ago after
the most sensational flibuster In Con-
grcssiOnal history.
The purpose Is to make an issue Of
the conduct OF el"c'ions In Southern
states, where Republicans contend
that through suppression Of negro
votes Democrats have an advantage.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-04
BRIDE OF A YEAR FAINTs WHEN
HE is ARRESTED.

lie was found at No. 1011 Irving
Park Boulevard. where he was living
as DIR. Burke with his bride of a
year. lie took his arrest coolly. but
his wife tainted.
When detectives entered the Wax
apartment they found the trunks
packed and everything in readiness
for moving.
Tho Chicago police say the
prisoner confessed he was "Oliver Os-
borne" and that he had made swim
ding excursions all over the country.
Capt. Larkln of the Chicago Detective
Bureau is authority for the statement
that Wax, or Osborne. swindled more
than 200 young women out OF their
savings or inheritances. lie would
make their acquaintance through fir
tations, Capt, Larkin said. promise
to marry them, and after getting their
money would live in some quiet coun-
try town until his money was gone.
GLOVERSVlLLE. N, Y. Dec. A.
| Charles IL. Wax. arrested In Chicago
in connection with the "Oliver Os-
I borne case is a Gloversville man.
b lie left hero six years ago. II is said
, Tho Government has been searching
/ here Tor him for long time,
Ills mother. Mrs. Anna Wax, a
| widow, lives at No. 40 Fremont
| street. Iio worked here for Michael
| kaVanaugh as a plumbers helper and
| Later joined the regular army, Wax
saw service in the Philippines,
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subjects OF the day will break. WILL
lam j. Bryan's activities In and
around Washington during the past
week were revealed to-day whom
members OF the Rules Committee said
that he had asked them TO permit in
PRODUCTION of a National prohibition
bill at this session. Rules Committee
will not object and a prohibition de-
troversial subjects.
Postmas ster General Burleson. legis-
latlvo agent for President Wilson.
spent some time on the floor OF the
House to-day preparing the way for
the Presidents programme OF labor
legislation, particularly the compul-
sorry arbitration act which he pro-
posed last August. II Will have the
lead over all other propositions, exs
cepting the high cost OF living.
Samuel Gompcrs. President of the
American Federation of Labor, went
to the White House this afternoon 10
see tho President by appointment. 1t
is understood he Is to make vehement
protest against the compulsory arDl-
tration proposition.
Senator Chamberlain OF Oregon,
Chairman OF the Military Committee,
said that he was preparing a new
military defense bill providing for one
year compulsory service. In both the
War Department and Congress there
is general admission that the present
Fedcralized militia scheme has COM
pletely broken down and something
different will have to be devised. Even
the regular army is suffering badly, as
recruiting is at its lowest ebb. Com
pulsory service is declared to be the
only hope for adequate national do
fCnsc.
Speaker Clark declared the next
House. on the basis of the last elec-
tion, would show at least 2l6 Demo-
Gratis without Sculy OF New Jersey OF
Bcakes Of Michigan. He conceded 2lS
to the Republicans. These figures do
not include the independent group
Of four which with the two In doubt
make a total Of i3j
I'VE have the control OF the House
4 a -
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PEOPLE ARE TIRED
OF TALK; WANT
ACTION ON COST


cratic associates denounced FitZ-
gerald for playing 10 the gallery, FOR
intent TO stir UP neutrality troubles
again. They said he voted for the
McLemore resolution and his en-
barge bill was distinctly pro-Ger-
man.
Northerners criticized Southerners
who leaned toward embargo proposi-
tions and threatened retaliation with
bills TO Impose an embargo on cot
ton.
Action in the Senate on the food
situation was promised by Senator
Lewis of Illinois. He said he would
introduce a sill to provide that the
Government be empowered 10 seiZs
foodstuffs on which a corner is at
tempted. condemn them and then re-
sell them to the public,
After spending an hour in perfume
tory organization. the House recessed
until later in the afternoon, when out
bursts on all four of the paramount
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-04
aWO GERMAN RAIDS
! REPULSED ON SOMME
Paris Also Reports the Failure
-s of Teuton Attacks in
AlSace.

sEsPARIs. Dec. i-Two German raids
'Sop small French posts In the region
OF Barleux. ON the Somme front. were
= pfspulsed easily last night. 1t Is Of
ficially announced.
OLA similar attempt In Alsace, south
cast OF Mestoral, also was without
success. Elsewhere on tho French
front the night passed quietly.
LONDON, Dec. 4.-"During tho
night there was some hostile shclling
In the Gucudecourt area and at Fon-
ausvillers." says the British oniclal
; statement Of to-day reporting opera
2 fions along the Franco Belgian front.
3 I'VE bombarded heavily the enemy's
= front In the neighborhood OF Monchy.
Otherwise. the situation Is un-
changed"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-04
BUTTERINE ON BREAD
FOR CHICAGO DIET SQUAD
On Last Two Days of Fortnight
Experiment Butter Is Cut Out
10 Save Expense.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-TTealth Com
missioner Robcrtson's Diet Squad"
got buttorine instead OF butter on
their bread to-day. The suggestion
was made to the Commissioner that
this substitution would cheaper the
expense OF the test. and he deter
mined to give it trial. Tomorrow
viii complete the two weeks OF ex-
pertinent. Weights taken yesterday.
compared with those on the morning
of Wednesday. Nov %. showed a not
gain Of 6 Il pounds for the squad,
and were as follows.
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ANNOUNCES
SHIFT IN CABINET;
W|THHOLDS DETAILS


War Council. the formation and size
OF which led TO the crisis.
Whether the council will be COM
posed of three. four or five members IL
1tili a matter of discussion. while It's
powers also are the subject of negotia-
Tons Mr. Lloyd George and his adj
herents desire tho smallest possible
council. with power to conduct the
wa independently of the Cabinet.
There was every indication to-day
that Premier Asquith was maintain
ing his reputation as one of the great
est political "placaters" in British
history
The best ip.ormatlon was that
Lloyd George did not resign his place,
as rumored Sunday-nor did he actu-
ally threaten TO step down. But he
did firmly express his belief in the
absolute necessity of small, COM
pact council with full authority to
conduct the war.
II was circumstantially reported
to-day that the Unlonist Cabinet
u
resign. intimating IL he did not take
this step the whole Unionist repre-
sentation in tho Cabinct-ten of the
| twcnty-three membors--would. The
nature OF MIR. Asquith's roply was
not revealed, hut II Is understood tho
Unionists have now decided to
remain.
Sir Edward Carson, TO whom re-
ports attribute place on the new
war council" said to-day he had
not been offered a place so far. but
indicated he would accept such a
proffer.
| The man who will not serve now
IN whatever way he can is traitor.
he declared.
Premier Asquith conferred with
! King George to-day and was cx-
pectcd later in Commons to mako
a formal statement revealing the
situation.
| Those best acquainted with British
politics believe the following will be-
the steps taken:
Asquith will remain Premier,
but will devote his entire time to
the political relations Of the ma.
ton and have no hand in the con.
duct OF the war;
Sir Edward Carson will re- enter
the Ministry with the avowed in.
tention Of trying to force con.
scrip.ion on Ireland. David Lloyd
George will retain his portfolio as
War Secretary, with increased
powers;
There will be a far more viaor-
Gus prosecution Of the war, control
OF which will be placed in the
hands Of War Council OF not
more than four or five members,
headed by Lloyd George. Asquith
will have no part in the delibers-
tions OF this vital body.
Lloyd George held a long consulta.
ton with the Premier yesterday after
noon, and others who saw him wcr,
a. Bonar Law, Secretary Of the Col
onies, ana the Marquis Of Crcwo, Lor,
President Of the Council.
II is stated by friends Of Lloy,
George that the ultimatum he serve,
on Asquith was that the War Council
be reduced TO four members. The,
were to be Lloyd George, A. Bona
Law, Lord Curzon ana Sir Edwar
Carson. This would exclude tn
! Prime Minister. Arthur j. Balfoul
, First Lord Of the Admiralty: Regi
maid McKenna, Chancellor of the Tx
chequcr; Niscount Grey and Waite
Runciman.
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RAISE BARRED
TO CITY EMPLOYEES
GETTING $4,000
Continued from First Page)

sultation with so high priced an ex-
pert from the State OF Indiana"
The efficiency STAFF Of the Com
missioner Of Accounts Office Is recon-
mcnded TO he abolished, and the plan
10 create the position OF chemist In
the Public improvement Bureau Of
the Board OF Estimate Is frowned on
because Ia the Bureau OF Contract SUI
pcrvision, also under the Board OF Es-
innate, there are seventeen chemists.
In opposing the creation OF n
sl0.00O-a-year job as executive man
ager OF schools to be filled from Jan.
by Leo Arnstein, who was assistant
10 former Aldermanic President Nc
Aneuy, the committee reports:
at seems that this is a radical step
toward The Capitalization OF func-
tiouS which properly come under the
supervision OF committees. II the
committees OF dis!nterested men and
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EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ACT
y DOES NOT COVER DEATHS
Court Rules Accident Victim Must
Live for A Time to Give His
Heirs Right to Sue.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Conten-
Aions OF tho Great Northern Railroad
that William NJ. Ward, "A Minneapolis
.kHitchman. who was injured In an
Incident and died few minutes later
isNvithout regaining consciousness, did
ehot legally 'live" aftCr the accident
No as to give his administrator the
right TO sue for damages under the
Employers Liability Act, were sus-
tsined to-day by the Supreme Court.
-. The railroad appealed from a ver-
dict OF s4.SO0 In favor OF the switch
fman's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. O. y.
Ward of Mankato. MINI. The court
reVerseh this verdict.
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OLIVER OSBORNE"
ON WAY TO CLEAR Up
THE TANZER MYSTERY
Continued from First Poge)

also under indictment for using the
mails to defraud James w. Osborne.
David and Maxwell Slade. her law
yers a. the time, and their detective,
Albert J. McCulloch. are charged
with obstructing justice, while Rae's
sisters. Rose and Dora, have been in
dictcd for perjury Franklin -. SAT
ford, tho clerk al the kcnsingtor
Hotel at plainheld. y j.. where
Oliver Osborne is said to have taken
Rae Tanner. Is also awaiting rotritl
for perjury in swearing that James
w. Osborne passed a sunday after
noon with Miss Tanner at the hotel.
Upon Wax's arrival here, Assistant
United States District Attorney
Wood says, he will examine the back
OF "OliVer Osborne's" neck To- see IL
he still has the mole which Rae Tan
zcr spoke OF at her trial.
when Wax was captured young
woman he said was his wife was with
him. He at once admitted II was he
who pourtaI Miss rrapzar
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fine FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loosens up Those
n Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use
Musterole once you experience the
glad relief it gives.
Get a jar at once from the nearest
drug store. II is clean, white oint-
rnent, made with the oil Of mustard.
Better than mustard plaster and
does not blister. Brings case and CONF
fort while it is being rubbed on
Musterolc is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions OF jars
are used annually for bronchitis,
Group. stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
congestion. pleurisy, rheumatism, lum-
-bago. pains and aches OF the back or
joints, sprains, sore muscles. bruises,
chilblains, frosted feet, colds OF the
chest (it often prevents pneumonia).
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vesant Chanlcr. said the descriptions
Of the man under arrest in Chicago
were not AT all like that given TO him
by his client in telling Of "Olivcr
Osborne"
Maxwell and David Slade. whD
brought Miss Tanzcr's suit asains,
James w. Osborne. referred all qucs
TONERS TO their counsel. Martin w.
Llttlcton, who is In Washington.
Harold Spiclbcrg who was Miss
Tanners Counsel at the time she
made q statement saying that "oli-
yer" WAS no. j. w, and after~ard
embarrassed him by repudlating II,
said
al last, t. * heaven, | am vindi-
Gated"
At the '.nc OF the trial OF Miss
Tanzcr on the charge OF perjury a
Mrs. Rae Mason described herself as
the wife OF "Oliver Osborne" The
United states District Attorneys Of
flee is interested to know whether ne
has obtained a divorce since then.
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Atkins no chances. Every road lead
.rlns toward Bucharest from the south.
eehe west and the north Is packed with
Sherman. Austrian, Hungarian and
7Turkish troops carrying all oauIpmen,
s.necessary for a siege Of The city.
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Compilation Of the expenditures for
food during the last week will be
made tomorrow az the end OF the
test. and the costs averaged per per-
son per day. At the end OF the first
week the average cost was shown TO
be 80 "a cents. An attempt has been
made this last week to shave this
figure close to 25 cents a day.
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Lack of Coal May Cause French
Inundries TO Close.

PARIS. Dee, 4--rroprietors OF laun-
dries In Paris and the ncighboring dis
trcts have decided to close their estab-
lishments on Dee. 20 unless the Gov
crnmont guarantees them an adequate
supply Of coal