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The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
FACKITIES
INADEQUATE, is CLAIM
Potomac Boat Club to Urge Better
Equipment.

A formal meeting OF the Potomac
Boat Club has been called Tor tomor-
row night TO discuss the adoption OF
resolutions to be presented to the Dis
trict Commissioners tending to make
more complete the protection accorded
canoeists and other craft enthusiasts
who frequent the upper Potomac
The action is taken following the
death Sunday OF Ralph W. Dowden and
Arthur R. Cowsill. who were drowned
after a futile EFFORT had been made
to rescue them by g policeman in a
power-driven row boat which went
dead" before reaching the imperiled
youths
1t is the contention OF members OF
the club that the District government
should furnish adequate equipment in
connection with the police detail which
has been stationed at points on the
river to resusCitate those who have
been half drowned.
This apparatus, according 10 mem
bers Of the club. should be placed at
the most feasible locations.
1t should consist Of q pUlmotor and
other life-savinE appliances. and should
be in charge Of experts. II is alleged
that the present facilities for saving
lives Of those in the last stages OF ex-
haustion are inadequate.
The members OF the club stated lsst
night that a volunteer life-savinE sta
tion had been established at their boat
house, and that members OF the or
Eanization on duty at the time Of the
drowning OF Dowden and Cowsin had
made every effort TO save them.
They said, however. that Il was i'm
possible for them TO do so hecause Of
the rough water.
They contended that had the power
boat OF the District government been
properly protected from the rain and
had the engine not gone dead" a res
cue in all probability would have been
effected.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
CUARDSMEN OF THREE
STATES GO TO BORDER
Strike Menace Will Not Halt Troop
Movements.

The War Department yesterday ordered
the militia OF Vermont. Kentucky and
Ohio to the Mexican border
Similar orders to the same militia or
ganizations were given more than a week
ago, but were countermanded on the sug-
gestion of Maj. Gen. Funston. who be-
iteved the threatened railroad strike
created a situation that would dictate the
wisdom OF keeping the troops at home.
War Department officials said in ex-
planning yesterdays order that the strike
situation would not be permitted to in
fiuence militia movements
The movement OF these troops is taken
to forecast the dispatch to the border OF
the 20,000 to 5000 militia remaining in
State mobilization camps.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
BERLIN DECLARES WAR
ON'ROUMANIA AS NEW
FOELAUNCHES ATTACK
CANADIANS BLAME u. 5.
FISHERMEN FOR STRIFE

Sir Joseph Pope. undersecretary for
internal affairs Of Canada with Counsel
or Parclay. OF the British embassy here.
and w. A. Found, superintendent of fish
cries of Canada, yesterday afternoon
told Secretary Of State Lansing that
American fishermen were to blame for
international troubles in the fishing
trade Of the North Pacific coast.
The Canadian officials charged the
American fishermen with failure to fol-
low the laws in catching fish in Canadian
waters and in taking them to Ameri-
can ports for shipment They gave this
as the rea son the Canadian government
has refused to permit American fishing
vessels to get supplies at CANADIAN ports.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SITS ON HOLE In TENT
TO KEEP COMRADES DRY

Private Parrish, of Company X, is the
hero of Camp Ordway. having sat over
a hole in the tor OF his tent to keep the
rain from coming in during the storm
of Sunday evening.
Several friends crowded in the tent as
the storm approached The ventilator in
the top was torn and Parrish climbed
on top of the tent to cover 1t with his
'ponCho" or rubber blanket Before he
could get it secured the winds descended
and the rain fell. The ground became
soft and to crawl down over the tent
would pull out the staEesS the wind
would take the tent away and everybody
would get "ducked." Parrish did not
take a chance, he stayed on top and sac
rifced his own "dryncss'' TO keep his
friends from setting wet
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
.LULL ALONG S0MME
DUE TO BAD WEATHER
British Report Slight Progress Near
Delville Wood.

(By the International News Service.)
London, Aug. 2S.-A marked lull on the
Somme front is indicated by today's Of
fetal reports covering the operations OF
the last twenty-four hours.
Inclement weather conditions are be-
ieved chiefly responsible for the absence
Of actions on large scale.
Apart from some progress" claimed by
the British war office east of the Del
Vile Wood. no further gains are an
nounced by the allied headquarters state
ments.
Today's activity on the part of Gen.
Sir Douglas Haigs troops was confined
TO the harassing ST the Teutons troop
movements by long range artillery in the
Bapaume Miramont sector.
In the Verdun area the Crown Prince
last night and today renewed his efforts
TO regain the village of Fleury. All at
tacks were beaten of.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SOMEBODY MOVED OUT
WHILE BILL WAS GONE

All excited. William Ellis. colored. call
cd on the police last night and announced
that his home at 1899 Fifth street north
west had been robbed during the day
They done took everything" he said.
"even the Bible and the pictures on the
wall"
Ellis. who is porter at a local clothing
establishment, explained that when he
went to work yesterday morning he left
the two rooms where he lives we'll
equipped. When he got home last night
he found nothing left but the wall pa
per
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
FINDS TRUNK LOST s YEARS.
Actors Belongings Bought B
Friend at Auction sale.

New York. Aug. Esd LateIl, a
vaudeville headliner. yesterday re-
covered a theatrical trunk that he
lost eight years ago while playing at
Keogh's New Star Theater in Harlem.
Eddie McHue. also an actor, Of 135
West Sixty-third street, bought the
trunk for $3.50 last Thursday at an
auction sale of unclaimed effects in
a storage warehouse in the Bronx and,
on investigating the contents, rec
ogniZed musical instruments, costumes,
makeup and other stage appurten-
ances belonging to his friend.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SHOOTS BANK COMMISSIONER.
President of Institution Fatally
Wounds Official

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 2S.-John S Patter-
son, State bank commissioner, was shot
and fatally wounded this evening by
E. R. Watson, president of the Farmers
and Merchants State Bank at League,
Tex.
Patterson had announced that he
would have to close the bank because OF
alleged irregularities.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
WIND STEALS BATHING
SUIT; SHE CALLS POLICE

Miss Rosa Albers hung her bathing
suit on the line in the back yard Of l737
Corcoran street. where she lives. at J.
o'clock yesterday. At O'Clock she went
to get II, but the skirt part had van
ished. She learned that IT had been last
seen going over the fence, blown by the
wind.
Unable to find it. she reported the mat
ter to the police and asked them to help
her. Officers in that vicinity have been
notified to look out for black silk bath
ing suit skirt that might be seen coming
down the street on the wings Of the
wind.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SECOND BANK CLOSES DOORS.
Officers Connected with Concern
that Failed Last Week

Pittsburgh. Pa. Aug. 2s.-Through three
of its former officers having been con-
nected with the Central Trust Company
OF Pittsburgh. which failed last week. the
National Bank Of Aspinwall failed to
open today.
National Bank Examiner Miller who is
in charge, expects to make a statement
at once as to the banks condition. The
Aspinwall bank has deposits of S124.S9O
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
o, MY GODr WAS CRY AS
FIRING SQUAD BLAZED

(By the international News Service0
Dublin. Aug. 2S.-Detalls of the
shooting of F. Sheehy Skenington
were given today at the government
investigation of the execution Of
Skeffington, Fred MacIntyre. and
Thomas Dickson at the time OF the
Sim Fein uprising.
Barbardier McCauthey, Of the firing
squad, testified that Capt Colthurst
gave the order to fire. After the first
volley. the three victims dropped and
the members OF the firing squad went
into the guard room.
The witness then saw Lieut.. Dobbin
coming across the prison yard. Dob
bin had his hand over his forehead
and was exclaiming 20, my God"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
MUST DIE TO GET FORTUNE.
Sister Makes Strang. Provision in
Bequest to Brother

st. Louis, Aug. 2S.-John Drocetta Of
Belleville. Ill, near here. either will
have to become i'll or die before he can
obtain the use of a fortune left him nv
his deceased sister
The sister, Mrs. Mary Ganotte. died a
week ago. She bequeathed one-fourth
Of a large estate to Drosetta. Ganotte
provided that the share her brother gets
is to be placed in the hands of the pub
lie administrator and is to be used onIv
for paying bills incurred for sickness and
for his funeral expenses
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
ARMY BILLlAUDEDA AS
DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH
Assistant Secretary of War Ingraham
Stumps for Wilson.
CBy the international New, Service.


Portland. Me, Aug 28-Wiliam NJ. In
graham, Assistant Secretary of War, in
a speech here tonight declared that the
Wilson administration has given the
country the best army bill that has ever
been passed.
He said that the measure. recently pass
ed by Congress and signed by the Presi-
dent, was the beginning of legislation of
character that means in a comparative
ly short time the United States will have
an army adequate for defense in any
emergency.
Mr.. Ingraham. who is a native son, re-
turned TO Maine today to make a series
of speeches in behalf Of the Democratic
State ticket.
He said that he had visited many other
parts of the country. and from his talks
with other people was convinced that
there is an overwhelming sentiment in
favor of retaining in power the admin
istration that has guided the destinies Of
the country during the last three and a
half years.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29

London, Aug. 2S-Germany today de-
clared war on Roumania. The action
decided upon at hurriedly convoked
session Of the federal council In Berlin,
was taken following the annou ncernent
from Bucharest that Roumsnis considers
herself In a state OF war with Austria
Hungary.
Roumania's decision to throw in her lot
with Italy's declaration Of war against
Germany was quickly followed by a
clash between Roumanlans and Aus
trians on Austrian soil
The Roumanian Third army struck
into Transylvania- the rich Austro-
hungarian province, Immediately word
mad been flashed from the war minis
try that hostilities had been declared.
Advance guards came into contact
1fteen miles south Of Hermanstadtsac-
cording TO an official statement reach
ing here tonight from Vienna. Fight
ing also is going on in the passes south
OF Kronstadt
A statement issued today by the
French foreign office announces that
Roumania has declared war against
Germany as well as Austria This is
not reported from any other source.
The entry OF Roumanis into the war
is expected to be the deciding Influence
on the future action Of the Greeks.
a
regarded here as the greatest triumph
Of the entente diplomacy since the be-
blnning OF the great world clash Every
where the view is taken that It means
the elimination Of both Austria and Bull
garia, and probably Turkey as well, from,
the conflict
The Austrians now find themselves com
PEELED to defend a new border almost as
long as the entire Russian front Rou-
mania can select the points at which 10
strike at will
Her first invasions OF Austro-Hun-
garian soil menace the two principal cities
OF Transylvania-Herma and Kron-
stadt
Both are near the southern frontier OF
Hungaria- Hermanstsdt is about four
teen miles from the frontier and Kron-
stadt Transylvania's greatest CONNER
cial center, is only six miles from the
border
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
FRANCE NOT TO ASSIST
IN RELIEF OF POLAND

Ambassador Jusserand, of France, yes
terday afternoon called at the White
House and delivered to President Wilson
an autographed letter from President
Poincare of France. stating that France
could do nothing for the relief of Poland,
as had been requested by President Will
son. because of the attitude the CEN
trail powers took toward supplies for
Poland.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
BORDER MILITIA DWTNDLES.
Gen. Funston Perturbed over Large
Number of Dfschsrges

San Antonio. Tex. Aug. 2S.-Maj Gen.
Frederick Funston is much perturbed
over the rapid dwindlinC Of the militia
on the border. There have been l.sl
discharged up to date. not counting those
who have been discharged from State
mobilization camps.
Beginning the first OF September, the
applications for discharges probably will
grow rapidly. Many college students
will be desirous of returning to school
then.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Roumania Explains Why
She Sided with Allies

(By International News service)
Bucharest (via Paris. Aug. 2S-
The 'Roumanian government issued
a note today setting forth the rea-
sons why war was declared on
Austria Hungary on Sunday night.
The reasons are as follows:
1.-The Roumanian population is
exposed to the risks Of war and
invasion by the Austro- -Hungar-
ians.
Intervention of Roumania will
shorten the war
S-Roumania decided to cast her
lot with the allies because they
alone can guarantee her national
unity.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SLAYER OF MILITIAMAN
TO PLEAD WOMEN'S CODE

CBy the International News Service.D }
Macon, Ga. Aug. 2S-The women
code" probably will be added TO the
"unwritten law as a defense for
homicide in the case of Mrs II. c.
Adams. Of Atlanta, slayer OF Capt.
Edgar Spratling. Of the Georgia
Militia.
Mrs. Adams declared today that she
is mentally sound and that her con-
science alone prompted her to kill
Spratling.
This is the first time that defense
of this character has been considered
in a criminal case and il is attracting
the attention OF lawyers everywhere
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
MAY SHORTEN EUROPEAN WAR.
Entrance of Roumanis VIII Have
Tremendous Eject

London. Aug. 8-Nevs form Bucha.
rest that Roumanis has declared war
against Austria-Hungary caused rejoic-
ing here today.
The entrance of Roumsnia, II is be-
iieved, Will materially shorten the war.
The Roumanian declaration Of war is
the second 20 be announced In twenty
four hours, Italy having declared war
on Germany on Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
TAXI AND AUTO BUMP.
BUT NO ONE INJURED

Hammond Favelson was driving his
car along Pennsylvania avenue yes
terday. A taxicab belonging to Rich
& Cornwell. was coming down Four
teenth street at about the same time
They both tried to cross the same
spot at the same time, but it wouldn't
work. The taXicab escaped unhurt
but the automobile received slight
damages. The occupants of both We
hicles escaped uninjured.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
new YORK PHYSICIANS
SEE END OF PLAGUE
Predict Paralysis Scourge Will Die
By September IS.
CBy the international New. Service

e.
New York Aug. 2N.-The end of the
infantile paralysis epidemic by September
10 was predicted by the health department
today when the days figures showed only
forty-three new cases and twenty-five
deaths, the lowest since July 8. when
forty-one cases We're reported.
This prediction Is made on the condition
that the daily average of new cases can
be kept within seventy.
The health commissioner added how
ever, that in that event he predicted that
possibly ten scattered cases a day may
develop for a week or so following. and
then the practical end of the disease.
One of the enCOura ging incidents to-
day was the discharge of thirty-nine pa
tients from hospitals and the admittance
of only thirty-siX cases.
1t is the first time since the start of the
epidemic that discharges have exceeded
admissions.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
$4,000 STOLEN FROM MAIL.
Taken from U. S. Pouch While Er
Route to New York.

Glens Falls, N. Y Aug. a-Tbe thief.
of $4,000 from a United States mail pouch
was revealed today when postoffice in
spectors arrived here to investigate II
Is said they have few clews on which
to work.
The money stolen was being forwarded
by registered mail from Lake George To
New York. 1t was taken from the car
while enroute.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SOME ONE DOSED PUNCH,
So Kentucky Dance Club Members,
Long Sick, Offer Reward.

Louisville, Ky, Aug 2S.-The Junior
Hop Club, New Albany, voted to offer a
reward of 500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of the person or persons who
drugged punch served at the clubs dance
at Glenwood Park, causing acute suffer
ing for a dozen or more young men and
girls.
The physicians believe that croton OIL
fpecac or lobelin was the drug Joker
dropped into the punch after it had been
delivered al the park pavilion.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
PoINCARE LAUDS ROUMANIA.
French President Compliments King
Ferdinand,

Paris. Aug. 2s.-President Poincare
sent the following message to King
Ferdinand, OF Roumania:
AT the moment when the Rouma-
nIsn people are answering the call of
their oppressed brothers. Roumania en-
ters resolutely upon the glorious road
where lies the certainty of realizing
its national aspirations.
Il ask your Majesty to receive for
itself and for its noble people Frances
wsrmest congratulations"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
TRANSYLVANIA MAY BE
PRIZE FOR ROUMANIANS
BY GEORGE CLEMENCEAI-.
international News Service. }

Pris. Aug. 2S-Transylvania is for Rou-
mania what the Trentino is for Italy The
value of the ROumanian army beyond
doubt causes great disquietude in Vienna
and Berlin. because the Austrian flank is
laid bare TO an attack by Gen. IlliesCu.
the Roumanian chief of staff.
Also We cannot overlook the eventuality
of Russia sending troops across Rou-
mania from Bessa rabia to punish the Bull
garians for attacking the Serbs, as the
Gar swore he would do.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
AUTO BANDITS HOLD UP
MONEY CAR; GET $4,000

(By the International News Servtee-)
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 8.-Two suto
bandits held up and robbed ]. LABEL.
driving a Standard Oil Company collect
ing car. Of 1900 this afternoon on the
Reckner road. They pulled up in front Of
Labelrs car. and jumping from their ma
chine, bound and gagged the driver. Then
they carried him into a clump Of trees,
where his muffled cries attracted a work.
man fifteen minutes later.
The bandits escaped through the woods.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
HOPE FOR IRISH SETTLEMENT
Negotiations May BE Resumed Dur
ing Parliamentary Rece..

London, Aug. 8.-The Central News
Agency states that there is a Likelihood
that negotiations for an Irish settlement
Will be resumed during the Parliamentary
recess.
Neither Sir Edward Carson leader ~
the Ulster unionists, nor John Radn,ord
leader Of the nationalists, has been dis.
couraged by recent disappointment.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
SIDED WITH ALLIES TO
PLEASE HIS PEOPLE
tBy the International News sery

tBy the International News Service.D
Rome, Aug. PSI am simply King
of Roumania and must follow the ma
tional will"
This was the reply made by King
Ferdinand Of Roumania when the Ger
man minister to his court pleaded with
him not to join the entente allies, ac-
cording to a Bucharest dispatch TO the
Messagero. This message states that
only three members OF the Roumanian
crown council voted against war.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Diplomatic Relations End.

Rome. Aug. 2s.-A Bucharest dis
patch to the Messa gero states that
Roums MAS declaration of war against
was followed by the
breaking on of diplomatic relations
between Roumania and Germany
turkey, and Bulgaria, their ministers
leaving Bucharest with the Austrian
envoy.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR DOGS.
Htgh-Bred CANNES Guests at Dinner
in Lorain, Ohio.

Lorain. Ohio. Aug. 2S.-Miss Leota Bah
cock, daughter of A. H. Babcock,. real es-
tate dealer and capitalist, will give a
birthday dinner honoring her pet French
bulldog Pedro. years old.
The guests will be canine companions
of Pedro, and will include Queenie Roth,
his twin sister; Curly Stack. Fox Henry,
Tip Reed. Frenchie Harris and Tip Bon
sor. A menu Of dog biscuit and ice cream
will be serve
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Steamer Sunk: Crew Saved

London. Aug. 2s.-The sinking OF the
British steamer Lesndres is reported
by Lloyds. The crew was saved. Mari
time records list Greek steamer
named The Lesndres, 1858 tons, but
do not mention a British steamer Of
that mama
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
WALKS 13O MILES TO CAMP.
Youth Hikes Long Distance to At
tend Adventists' Meeting.

Clinton. Mo, Aug. &.-Clarence Barton,
Is years old, of Turner, walked from his
home to Clinton, a distance of 13O miles,
to attend the Missouri conference and
annual campmeeting of the Seventh-Day
Adventists here.
Between 300 and 400 Adventists were
camped at Artesian Park attending con-
ference.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Allies Lose 10000 Tn waek

New York, Aug. 2s.-Forty thousand
Anglo-french soldiers were lost in
one weeks nshting on the Somme
front, said James NJ Beck rorr,sr
sistant attorney general Of Tn. Irnit-
ed States, who arrived todav from
England on the liner New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Seaplanes Bomb italian Ships.

Vienna. Aug. 2s.-Three Austro-
Hungarian seaplanes have bombarded
Italian patrol ships in the 1onisn Sea-
sinking one Of them, the admiralty
announced todA&
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Greek Prince In England

London, Aug 2-Today's issue of the
Court Circular announces that Prince An
Gre. OF Srsses has arrived ct Windsor
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Kaiser Inspects Troops.

Zurich, Aug. 2S.-The Kaiser has
just completed an inspection of the
Galician fortress at Cracow.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29

Quickest Service to Baltimore.
Every hour on the hour, Baltimore
and Ohio. s1.75 round trip. Saturdays
and Sundays, Sl,5o,-Adv. -.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Third Army Of King Ferdi-
nand Strikes Into Transyl-
vania, Austro Hungarian
Province.

CBy the International News servfeel
London, Aug. 2S--SAImost the en-
tire Houmnnian army IL moving rap
ldly,S says a dispatch from Lausanne
TO the Daily News. The swiss from
tier has been closed.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29

Middletown, N. Y, Aug. 8-Damage
estimated at more than 100000 was caus-
ed by fires started by lightning in various
parts OF Orange County during . severe
electrical storm
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29

THE paper that is read in the
morning. while the mind is
fresh and clean, carnes the
messages that are remembered long
est. whether they are news or adver-
hslng messages.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29

THE readers of The Washington
| HERALD far outnumber the
daily patronage ever before
accorded a morning newspaper In the
National Capital al-circulation increases
for 1916 have broken all local records.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Telegraph Tips

Boston, Aug. ga man walked into
the dining-room OF the Hotel Essex this
afternoon and shot and killed the head
waiter. Charles W. Creney. The muir
derer then ran down the stairs and es-
capped through the hotel lobby.