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The Washington times., 1916-10-08
Finds Her Baby
Buried BIZ Error

IONKERs. n. Y. Oct. s.-Mrs.
Michael Napis. OF 4 Vineyard avenue.
went to the City Contagious Diseases
Hospital this afternoon in response to
notice that her daughter. eighteen
months old. had recovered from in
fantIle paralysis and could be taken
home.
At the hospital a girl OF the same age
was shown to Mrs. Napis. who declared
Il was not her daughter. Investigation
showed she was right; that the baby
belonged to Mr.. and Mrs. John Valcoff,
Of 6 Madison avenue.
But there was another twist in the
situation Two weeks ago a baby had
dtsd of infantile paralysis. and the hos
pitai records had labeled the child as
the valcoff baby. The body had been
paid the funeral expenses. amounting
TO SIS. Under the health laws this baby
had been Immediately buried in a leaden
casket. and the parents had not been
allowed to see 1t. The dead baby was
Mrs. Napis'.
The yalcoffs were overjoyed today
when their baby was returned to them.
while Mrs. Napis became hysterical.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08

Irregular in such a call by a warship in
a neutral port.
Navy Department officials expect 20
receive news OF important events fol-
lowing the mysterious departure OF the
armed German submarine. They are
wholly unadvised, OF course, a. to the
orders under which the U-boat made its
trip across the Atlantic. but they believe
II came on a definite mission. and they
believe there win be speedy results.
Some officers believed that the sub
marine may attack British and French
naval vessels patrolling American coasts
or attempt to sink British admiralty
transports carrying troops or munitions
to the allies.
One theory held was that the U-5s was
sent across the Atlantic to search for
the super-submarine Bremen. which left
Germany weeks ago with a valuable
cargo and never reached these coasts.
German embassy officials doubt that
the U-53 was sent on such a mission
az searching for a vessel that may now
be at the bottom of the sea or In a
British naval station. The embassy is
without news whatever OF the Bremen,
but it's officials can see no connection
between the mysterious exploit OF the
U-5 and the missing submarine
freIghter
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
VILLA SAID TO HAVE
SPLIT HIS FORCES.
One Band Reported Marching
Toward Santa RosaIla.
Others Near Bustllos.

Ell PAso. oct. S-Francisco villa.
with half OF his army of nearly 1000
men,, is reported moving from the
Guerrero district in a southeasterly
direction toward Santa Rosalia, 100
miles south OF Chihuahua City.
The rest OF his forces are said still
to be in the vicinity OF Bustilos. fifty
miles west of Chihuahua, ready to en-
gage the CerTanza force which has
been expected ito leave Chihuahua
under the command OF Col. Jose Can
dara. r....
II is believed that villa expects to
decoy the Carranzistss from chihuahua
to Bustilos and then make his threat
ened attack on the remainder OF the
garrison.
Reports from the feld headquarters Of
that fear Of Villa throughout Southern
Chihuahua has caused wagonloads OF
refugees to stream into El Vale and
Buena Ventura from the south.
Residents Deserving Homes.
The reports also state that residents
are deserting towns along the railroad.
1t II said villa has made overtures TO
General Rios at Bachineva who once
was allied with him. to Join forces,
shoot those who refused to come and
drive Americans out OF Mexico.
Another report places villa at Santa
Anna and announces the bandit leaders
Intention OF visiting BPchineya to burn
several Mexicans who incurred his
enmity.
Despite the conflicting reports OF VII
las whereabouts. II In known that oil
Mcxicsns between the ages of ten and
eighty are being attached to his com
mRnd under penalty of death for re
fusal. Villas old tactics of tauntlng
his pursuers again Is being practiced,
Following the recent clash at San
communication with Gen Jacintn Ire
vino. at Chihuahua, and informed the
Carranza commander THAT they would
wait for several daysI for him Mt that
place. The conversation ended by Gen
eral Trevipo being asked what general
reported to have stated that he pre-
ferred General rrevino himself tn lead
the expedition.
Railroad Traffic Stopped.
An arrival from Chihuahua assert
ed that railroad traffic south of Chi
huahua City on the Mexican Central
railroad had been stopped because
~ the destruction of several bridges.
Telegraph wires also are down.
Alabama artillery troops arrived
border duty. The Second Massachu-
setts infantry passed through here
during the night, returning home
from Columbus, New Mexico. to be
mustered out. The second Massachu-
setts brigade which is now on prac
back to Ell Paso today to be returned
home.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
HUGHES BEGINS THIRD
BIG TRIP TOMORROW
Taking Things Easy Today at
Montclair, N. J.

MONTCLA1R. N. j.. Oct. s-Republi-
can nominee Hughes took things easy
today preparatory to leaving for New
York tomorrow. His three day rest has
done him world OF good.
On Monday he starts out on his third
tour with a speech at Newark. n. j..
coming back TO New York to register
and winding up the day with speech
in Philadelphia at night. He then cam
paigns through Maryland. West Virginia.
kentucky. Nebraska and back home.
Yesterday Hughes was visited by
movie men. who showed him pictures
OF himself. His home life in Washing
ton was depicted. along with scenes OF
his trail across the country--all under
the title OF "A Reunited Party"
Hughes had quite a long chat with the
movie makers, telling them in substance
that he favored regulation OF the movie
Industry, but not censorship. He was
unwilling. however. 10 make any prom
ises OF what he might do II elected with
out studying the question further.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
GERARD BRINGS NO
PEACE PROPOSAL

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. s.-Ambassa-
dor Gerard Is coming to the United
States to discuss German American re-
lations with President Wilson. and not
to bring peace proposals. according to a
special wireless dispatch to the Phila-
delphia Public Ledger.
The dispatch. which Is from william
G. Bullitt, of the Ledger stan. return
liner Frederick VIII. follows:
II learn on the best authority that
Ambassador Gerard, who is returning on
this ship. II not bringing peace proposals
on behalf of the German government, as
has been widely reported,
Mr.. Gerard's mission to Washington is
the discussion OF German-American re-
latians with President Wilson.
tsrsn un OF win the tb Pnsd.bTs Ton 70 noe oe
sible resumption of the sinking OF mer-
chant ships by submarines without
warning"
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
THIRD CAR IN FATAL
AUTOMOBILE CRASH
Police Hear Machine Aided Schaf-
fer and Smith Cars.

That there was a third car in the au-
tomobile accident on Bladensburg road
last Tuesday morning Is information
that comes to the authorities today.
The car Is said to have been a Ford.
but what number II bore. or who was
driving II Is not known.
According to report. the Ford car was
folio wing the Smith machine. in which
Schaffer was riding, and when the
crash occurred. stopped ive feet In the
rear OF the Smith machine. and aided
in the recovery OF the wounded.
This information Is looked upon rs OF
unusual value. and automobile estab-
lishments OF the city are being searched
in an effort to discover the drivers OF
the mYsterioua Ford.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
SUSPECT DEAD MAN
WAS RIDER BANDIT

BURLINGTON, N. j., Oct. Son. Of
the gang OF twelve men who sought TO
hold UP on Thursday the motor or A.
- Rider. the cranberry king" when
Il was. speeding near Hammonton, N.
j., with party guarding 5000. was
accounted for by the fire returned from
the automobile.
a short distance from the spot where
Mrs. Elsie r. Smathers daughter OF the
cranberry king" drove her car through
which wounded her three times and
killed or wounded all In the machine,
the body OF man. dead OF bullet
wounds. was found in a hut.
feur. James NJ. Rideley. stood up in the
rear seat. after the engine had stalled n
short distance after the first dash OF the
car through the robbers. and fired shot
Maends6 S1,er shot & from , revolver; % thoSsh ss,.
Bloodstains on the road had showed
that one OF the highwaymen had fallen.
and word had been sent all through the
watch for a wounded man.
This man died without medical at
tention. He was too badly hurt to have
wicked. and must have been carried 10
left TO die By his comrades.
The body has not been Identified and
the police are looking for still another
wounded man.
Prosecutor John Kelsey received q
telephone call from a man In New York
who said that he and companion had
been dragged against their will into the
conspiracy to hold UP the automobile
and steal the 5000. which II was known
to be carrying for the cranberry pick
ers' wages.
Flowers For Fall Weddings.
GUIDES flowers and floral decorations
are the best that can be had. 1914 F.-Ad
The Washington times., 1916-10-08

Of the. many perplexlng problems OF In
transitional law, which already have
harassed the present Administration.
Yet the surprisingly brief stay OF the
naval officials OF any concern In the en-
1oLcement of neutrality provisions. Of
hcielly, the United States has no fur
ther concern with the U-53, said a high
day.
Destroyer Flotilla Expected.
To meet this menace 10 her ammuni-
tiop vessels Great Britain, II In sur
missed will speedily send a notillk OF
aestroyers to patrol the steamer lanes.
Naval officers say the submarine
could obtain food from ships at sea
either by first destroying them or sim
ply holding them un for these supplies
nave Ia " to dopenS % fsr Se 'ssS sppy
synpathizers from shore. II IL SUR
missed that some base on a remote part
OF the coast has already been es-
teblished for this purpose.
lessed at once to all vessels within
range. There are today more Hhan
forty allied ships going TO and return
ing from Europe. si,
~. xc9s %s,.n ,he,s are ot the &c. S.ns AS
the Lafayette. ST. Louis. Bspagne.
Chineronia, San Georgia, Duca d'Aosta,
Roma, Baltimore. Wimborne, C.. y.
Grove. Roath, Inversn. St. Stephen.
esSsr. asS:s AsiC5 on.a sorsSSs Scv,a euS TSss an,
Nsrp. queen Mary. Ryvsrden. verdi.
Kfrgie, Lancastrian, Strathlorne, Man
hsttan, Venezu. ,Aloth. and Port Camp
III Ships Held at Boston.
The passenger steamship Dante Aleg-
hsri. belonging to the transatlantic
Itslian line. was scheduled to sail yes
terday. but 20 far she has remained At
her pier. tS ."
The presence OF the Germsn subna-
fne p-@ In the North Atlantic has
caused, the suspension today of all
trsns:Atlanti shipping from Boston.
Until the object Of the submersible Is
berth. and inbound ships warned by
wireless probably will make detours to
avoid regular steamship lanes.
The steamship Great City, which was
to have left for ST., Nazaire, remained
Isle OF Lewis. for England, was still in
her berth.
On board the Great City. Of American
registry, are 800 horses and 5000 tons OF
steel consigned to the French govern
The. Leyland line stes rner. Canadian.
outbound. with a big cargo OF shells.
projectiles. and metal. and 100 remounts
for the British cavalry, Is now Off Hall
TAX. She was warned, as was, also the
Kansas. Of the Canada line. due here
tomorrow.
Embargo at Capes Also.
No allied merchant ships have passed
eut Cape Henry since news OF the ar
rival OF a German U-boat at Newport
was received. The British amba ssador
last night notified masters OF British
vessels Of the danger OF attempting to
go to sea. Several are ready to sail,
but fear to do soI Allied w8rships.
which were of the capes when the sub
marine arrived scattered after news OF
the arrival of the submarine was re-
ceived. They are expected to convoy
several merchant ships out of the
danger zone.
Shipping men expect sharp in
crease in marine insurance rates.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
SEARCH FOR THIEVES
WHO TOOK JEWELRY
Apartment Of Major Johnston
Rifled OF Gems.

Central ofice detectives are search
ing for the thieves who entered the
apartment Of Major william T.. John
ston. u. 8. A.. iM X street northwest,
some time during the past two weeks.
rifed trunk. and took jewelry valued
at moro than 800.
The robbery was discovered yeste-
rday upon the return of the family TO
the city. The loot included a lady's
solitaire diamond ring. tiffany setting.
valued at $3.50 and a gold pin and
set with lis-karat diamond In the
center and surround eddy four smaller
diamonds. A small gold rope chain was
attached to this pin, valued at $50.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
Greek Meets Greek.

CI.ARKsBURG. N. j.. OCT S-william
Thomas Benjamin Rittenhouse Robertson.
who owns the longest name in Rising
Sun. Nd, found he was outdistanced
when visiting relatives at Clarksburs
this week. where he was introduced to
BENJAMIN Kelly Franklin Pierce Walton
Archer Clayton.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
To Ring Bell for S100.

KITTANNING. Pa, Oct. S-The bell
OF St. Mary's Catholic Church will be
rung for one hour today. This Is TO
comply with the will OF John Gilpin, who
left a bequest of 800 for each year the
bell is rung in his memory.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District OF Columbia
Fair and slightly warmer: Monday fair
gentle shifting winds, becoming north
west.
For Maryland and Virsinia-Fair to-
night and Monday: little change in tenn
psrature; gentle to moderate variable
winds.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08

Attend Great Hagerstown Fair. Bal
timore a Ohio tickets sold Oct. > to 10
valid for return until l4th-9l0 Special
train from Washington at 7:3o a. m.
Oct. II and II. returning same day. S735
round trip.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08
TEMPERATURES.
W. 8. Bureau.l
TIDE TABLES.

TIDE TABLES.
90. 2. Coast and Geouetic Survey.)
, u High tides 5:l2 a. M. height as
.... 5:S9 p. m, height 90.
Low tides. ,Il;ls a. M, height OIL.
SUN AND MOON TABLES.
Sun rose. ..,.... 6:10 Sun sets,.,..... 5:tl
Noon rises t:o2 pm. Moon sets 3:O6 I'm.
Light automobile lamps at 6I1 D. m.
The Washington times., 1916-10-08

Flowers For Fall Weddings.
GUIDES flowers and floral decorations
are the best that can be had. 1914 Fad
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
SaUe The Coal Pile,
The Supply Is LoW;
Keep Windows Shut
CAR SHORTAGE MAY RESULT IN A
BIG SCARCITY OF BLACK
DIAMONDS HERE.

Battsn down the matches, lads; the
coal piles getting slim!
Fresh air cranks are likely to have
no place in this fair city of ours, If
the intimations of coalmen and rail-
readers that a coal shortage is likely
to occur, pan out.
For it may be necessary to keep
windows closed this winter, to keep
ont the cold wind and incidentally
retain the natural heat found in build
ings.
Reports are coming from the coal
fields that it's almost impossible to
obtain enough cars to carry the. pro
duct necessary for the manufacturing
plants Of theT country. Folks may
shiyer, but the wheels of factories
must turn, or they'll both shiver and
starve.
No let up in the car shortage IS
in sight vet, the railroad officials in
Hattiesburg say.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
GEORG|AGUARDSMEN
ON WAY SOUTH, LOOT.
MERIDIAN STORES
THEY GO ON LARK WHEN TRAIN
STOPS THERE TO nelvE
THEM RESTING SPELL,
WILL SEND MONEY TO
COVER ALL DAMAGES

Meridian, Miss, Oct. 27--Members
of the Georgia national guard, pass
ing through this city en- route to the
Mexican border, helped themselves.
without invitation, TO fruits and eat
ables at number of business places
yesterday "
The troops came in from Atlanta,
and when the train stopped in Merid-
ian they knew that they would have
about a half hours stop. They arc
Said by police officials and citizens to
have acted like lot of school boys
on lark.
First, they paraded the principal
streets Of the city. When the parade
was over, they. dlsbanded, andi1
groups Of different numbers they pro-
ceeded to take in the city.
Make Raid On Stores.
AS the different groups passed
Ialong the streets. some Of them pro
ceeded to take that to which their
fancy was directed. A barrel filled
with ribbon sugar cane attracted their
attention and each man who wanted a
stalk helped himself, without pay OF
permission.
They saw some wagons that struck
their fancy as being suitable for ride
and they filled them to oyerflowing
land drove only a short distance when
they got out and started after othel
adventures. They saw California
pears and other fruit at the fruit stand
owned by Mr.. J, J. Lancaster anc
they helped themselves to MIR. Ian
casters stock. Then they honorec
Kress and Woolworth with visits
where they found candy and chewing
/ gum. AT McCorkle's drug store they
found some candy that they regarded
Jas especially toothsome and they
sampled it literally. Bolivar Hyde
4 had some fruit, some sandwiches ant
Iother things that the members o
kCompany X thought o. K, and the,
proceeded along the street munchint
(Continued ON Page Eight
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
planned to Hurt Wilson.

Washington, Oct. 27 Secretary
Baker announced today that the War
Department had received definite In
formation that enemies Of the govern
ment's policy toward Mexico, in CO.
operation with Villa or other bandits,
had arranged for spectacular at
tack on American troops on the boT-
der to be made before the election to
create sentiment against the admin
istration.
Full particulars Of the plan the sec
retary said, had been forwarded 10
Generals Funston and Pershing. and
all the American forces are in readi
ness for the attack.
MT Baker issued this statement;
"The War Department has received
definite Information confirmed from
other sources, that enemies Of the ad
Continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27

Washington, D. c., Oct. 27.-
The War and State department. Of
ficials today refused to disclose
the source or specific nature Of
the information on which Secre-
tary Baker last night issued
statement charging that a bandit
attack on American troops in
Mexico or on the American bor-
der towns, was planned to dis
count the administration's Mexi-
can policy. They said that the
channel Of the information was so
valuable that nothing could be
given out, as it might iniure its
usefulness.
Secretaries Baker and Lansing
denied that domestic politics had
Influenced the issuance of the
statement. Both denied that the
statement implied that any Amer
leans were implicated in the al
legged plot. They said that It was
Mexicans in the United States
who are involved.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
LAupERpALE BOARD
ALSO HAS TROUBLES

Meridian, Miss, Oct. 27.-The board
Of supervisors met in special session
at the court house to consider the
raises placed on the personal assess
ment roll of the county by the state
tax commission, which has just re-
turned the tax rolls to the county.
The rolls show that the tax commits
sion raised mules 10 per cent; horses
Il per cent, and banks S5 per cent.
The supervisors were somewhat
doubtful of what action would be taken
in the matter, but there seemed q
Continued on Page Two.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
BRING PRISONERS
FROM NEW AUGUSTA A

Il Two prisoners, convicted at the re-
cent term Of she Perry county court
ut New Augusta, and sentenced to
The penitentiary. have been brought
lto Hattiesburg and placed in the For
rest county iaii They are waiting
Tor tie arrival Of a travelling ser
Igesut from Jacssen.
| They are JIM McFsrlaEd, who has
been sentenced u serve five years,
| and Jim Trotter. sentenced to serve
one year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27

The bankers of Hattiesburg are to
be given an opportunity to tell the
members of the Board of Supervisors
Of Forrest County, why they think
the increased assessments on their
personal holdings, ordered by the state
tax commission, are exorbitant.
"A special meeting Of the board has
been called for Aext Monday morn,
ing, when the supervisors will pass
upon the assessment jump directed by
the state authority President R
M. Hendrix, in calling the meeting
explained to the members the i'm
portance OF it..
The three Hlattiesburg banks will be
Represented before the board. They
will make determined fight against
the action Of the commission, especial
ly Dis the personal rolls of Forrest
already had been approved by tht
board Of supervisors as well as the
state auditor.
The Supreme Court on Monday rul
ed that increased assessments agains
the banks could be made under Ger
tain conditions. One or two members
I,of the board are said TO hold tina
the case disposed of by the court il
parallel to the one now to be takeI
Ipp.
All increase Of 40 per cent in thu
personal assessments made against tht
Hattiesburg financial organizations
was ordered by the state tax commits
ision.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27

Won Mackensen's forces are press
ing the retreating Russians ana Ru-
~ +tp9pisgs.la q Ia.lgRsslAassa ii. Mas an
noanced today.
4, sofia reports ttiat, The Russians and
Rumaniatis are in as,precipftafe hight
toWards Tie farther reaches Of the
DanGbs Tssroggad admits a retire
ment olnthe Russians toward Hirsoya-
Casankeui, more than 40 miles north
of the ConstanzatTc Tchernavoda ran
way.
In resisting the Austro-German
thrust into Rumania from the north
west, .Petrograd claims that the Russ
Rumanian forces are meeting more
successes, and asserts that the Rus
SLAMS on the Moldavian frontier haye
advanced into Transylvania, captur-
ing the village Of Balan. and the Pia-
ira heights.
Fierce fighting is continuing on both
banks Of the Juil river, The French
are driving anew at the German lines
before Verdun, after having repulsed
numerous Teuton counter attacks in
their efforts to recapture Fort Doua'
mont, and other positions which the
French took Tuesday.
Close on Fort vaux.
The Paris war office reports French
advances last night west and south
jof Fort Vaux, closing in further upon
Fort vaux.
Berlin declares that the French yes
Iterday were repulsed with heavy loss
les east Of Fort Douamont Paris re-
ports violent German bombardment
of the French lines at Fort Douarlont
and the Chenois wood.
4 Berlin reports the breaking up BY
the Germans, the guns Of the French
attack in preparation south of the
/ Somme.
J Berlin reports that Won Mackensen,s Il
forces have reached Hirsova. in the
Dobrudia district, and south Of the
4 Rumanian boundary, Won F'alkenhayiaa
| forces are advancing below Predeal
The Germans report rerulsing The
Russians in volhynia, and elsewhere
along the front notably in the Kiselin
lsector, west Of Lutsk
Petrograd reports that the Germans
fheavily attacked the Russians yesfer
day on the western bank of the Shara
forcing a retirement Of the Russians
to the eastern bank Of the river
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
EVA BooTH VERY Ill.

Mt Vernon, N. Y, Oct. 27.For sew
en- weeks Eva Booth. commander OF
the salvation Army in this country.
has been i'll with neuritis at her home
in Hartsdale, NJ r., and there is much
alarm over her condition Colonel w.
Peart Of Mount Vernon, one Of The
head officers OF The srmy. said tonight
tnat Commander Booth has been eon-
fined to her room during ali her III
ness
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
PLAN PAPER MILL,
| NOT CARD FACTORY
'PRoPosED.sTBucTuRE FOR HAT
TlEssuRe TO COST MILLION
AND A HALF.

Before returning to Chicago last
night, George r. Wright, head of the
EIattiesburg Pulp & Paper Company.
the organization which purposes erect
ing here during the coming year a
big factory, stated that present plans
call for paper mill, instead Of q
card board factory, and that it would
cost between $1.25o,Ooo and $1,5Oo, 900
Mr.. Wright would not say when
I'construction work would be begun.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-10-27
COWBOYS AND BANDITS /.
i'm A Pitched BATTLE
AMERICANS FROM THE HEARST
RANCH DEFEAT vlLLlsTAs;
CASUALTIES UNKNOWN.
(By associated Pre8s.)

Columbus, N. NJ, Oct. PA
radio from the field headquarters
Of the American expedition says:
"Thirty-five cowboys from the
Santa Anna ranch, the Hearst
property at 6abricors, defeated a
detachment Of viIlistas, three
miles from San Geronimo, accord
ing to reports reaching field head
quarters today.
"The casualties have not been
reported. The cowboys captured
two bandit officers and two pri-
Yates"