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Evening star., 1916-09-30
ACTUAL TRAIN LOADING
FOR BORDER BEGUN TODAY
Plans to Move Troop A and Battery
A From Camp ordway Mon
day Not Changed.

Upon the receipt Of orders giving the
routes which the three units of Dis
trict militia now at Camp Ordway will
take on the way to the border. the
actual loading of the trains was begun
today. Troop A. cavalry, and Battery
A. field artillery, started the work of
putting their equipment on the trains.
which are in the Rosslyn railroad
yards. just across the Aqueduct bridge
from Georgetown. The plans to move
these two organizations Monday even
ing has not been changed.
These two organizations will go on
one train via Chattanooga and Mem
phis. At Memphis the train will be
split, and Battery A will be sent to
its destination at Ell Paso via Santa
Rosa, Tex. The cavalry win go to
San Antonio via Wister. Ark. and
Fort Smith. =.-..r-
The Sd Infantry will go to San An
tonia in three sections. via Louisville.
Memphis, Texarkana and Long View.
These troops will leave Wednesday.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
MoRGAN's MISSION IN LONDON.
Reported That Financier Will Float
$3.50. .00O. 900 British Loan.

NEW YORK, September -30.-J. P.
Morgan, financial agent of the British
government in the United States was
among the passengers on the American
line steamship New York. sailing today
1t is reported that Mr.. Morgan is going
to London to arrange for floating an
other British loan Of $250,000,0 900. to be
backed by American securities. Henry
P. Dawson, one of Mr.. Morgan's part
ners, left for England several weeks
ago. Bankers who were questioned
about. the opportunity for floating an
other British loan said that never. in
the history of the country has there
been such a demand for bonds.
Mr.. Morgan refused to discuss the mat
ter other than to say:
I'm going abroad and may remain
there five or six weeks. Regarding the
loan l have not a gift of phophecy, and
therefore I cannot say what 1 shall do
while there"
Walter Hines Page, the American
ambassador, to Great Britain. and Mrs.
Page also were passengers on the New
York
Evening star., 1916-09-30
APPROVED BY GEN. WOOD.
D. c. Guardsmen Acquitted Of
Charge of Neglect While on Duty.

Gen. Leonard Wood, commanding the
Department of the East. has approved
the action of the general court-martial
in acquitting Private Don n. Holmes
and Private Charles ]. Hawkins, both
of Company E. Sd Infantry, District
National Guard, of the charge of hav-
ing. through neglect. while on sentry
duty, suffered Private Howard Thomp-
son. Company d, same regiment, a
prisoner, to escape from custody.
The offense was alleged to have been
committed at the mobilization camp at
Fort Myer. Va, July 20, 1916.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
U. S. Charge investigates
Reported Atrocities of
Rumanians in Dobrudia

BERLIN, September 30.-"According
to the Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency"
says an Overseas News Agency an
nouncement. 1.-The United States Charge
d'Affaires William Marfeld. accom-
panied by several foreign correspond
ents has made an investigation into
the reported Rumanian atrocities in
Dobrudja.
The party of investigation arrived
at Dobric September II. and was re-
cefved there by the mayor. the military
authorities and numerous other per-
sons, proceeding Immediately in a
thorough manner with the work in
hand. From Dobric they went to the
village of Baladsha, which had been
burned and where the inhabitants had
been massacred or driven away by the
Rumanians." the statement continues.
They visited also the villages Of Kar-
Has and Nadradim, which likewise
were the scenes of atrocities. On the
18th they went to Silistria, where they
investigated most carefully the crimes
charged against the Rumanians and
then inspected the villages of Kalipe-
trovo. Aidepir, Babuuck, Yentkoy,
Kara-Omer and Srebena.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
.IS[ANDOF CH|OS
IN GREEK REVOLT
Town of Kozani Also Joins
Movement-Greek Troops
Reach Germany.

| LONDON, September 30.-Telegraph-
ing from Saloniki, Reuters correspond
ent says:
THE Island Of Chios has declared In
favor of the national defense move
ment. All the islands have now gone
over to the movement.
'The town of Kozani in western Mace
donia has Joined the movement and
sequestrated $4,000 drachma Of state
funds which were being transferred to
Athens.
Former Premier Venizelos and Ad-
miral Coundouriotis have telegraphed
local followers that the Cretans. at an
armed meeting. proclaimed a provis-
ional government. composed Of Veni-
zeiists and Coundouriorists. with the
power to add third member. and that
the new government was given the
power to join the entente"
Greeks Arrive at Gorlitz.
BERLIN. September 80. by wireless
to Sayville.-The arrival at Gorlitz,
Prr>-i>A ssasss.> - 49, fiEs& contingent
of troops of the 4th Greek Army Corps
from Kavala, who had been sent to
Germany to remain during the war. is
reported in a Gorlitz dispatch to the
Overseas News Agency today. The con-
tingent, which comprised so officers,
900 men and Is carloads of baggage.
was accompanied by several Greek
women and children. Emperor William.
adds the dispatch. sent Adjt. Enzorff
as his prsonal representative to meet
the contingent
The adjutant handed a written COM
ChatmepouloS, who commanded the
contingent. The women were greeted
by the lord mayor of Gorlitz, who pre-
sented them with bouquets.
Headed by one band of German and
two bands Of Greek musicians, the
Greek troops. with full equipment and
arms. marched to the new barracks
which had been provided for them and
fitted with all modern convenfences.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
RAILROAD SEEKS RIGHT
TO BRIDGE THREE RIVERS
Washington-Ne News Short
Line Would Cross the Potomac,
Rappahannock and York.

Application has been made to the
War Department by the Washington
Newport News Short Line for permis-
sion to construct steel truss bridges,
with draws. across the Potomac river
near Metomkin Point, Va; across the
Rappahannock river near Layton's,
Va, and across the York river near
Yorktown, Va.
The proposed line is designed to con-
meet Newport News, Washington and
Baltimore. The end of the proposed
bridge across the Potomac river is to
be at Riverside, Md. the Virginia end
being at Metomkin point. North from
Riverside the line follows the course
of the Potomac river, passing near the
naval proving grounds at Indian Head,
Clermont. Fort Washington, Fort Foote
and ShepherdS.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
POWER SQUADRON SMOKER.
Potomac River Body to Meet at Co.
rinthian Yacht Club.

The Potomac River Power Squadron
will hold its annual smoker at o'clock
tonight at the Corinthian Yacht Club.
at the south end Of Highway bridge.
The guests of honor will be A. J. Tyrer,
deputy commissioner of the bureau Of
navigation of the Department of Com
merce. Theodore !. Coe Of New York,
commander of the National Power
Squadron. and II. II. williams. also OF
New York. flag lieutenant Of the United
States Power Squadron.
The annual review of the Potomac
Power Squadron will be held at Little
Hunting creek. opposite Alexandria, at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. 1t is
expected that at least twenty-four
hoats will be in line.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
COLONEL SPEAKER AT RALLY.
Republicans and Progressives Wei
come Roosevelt at Battle Creek.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich, September
30.-Republieans and progressives from
all over southern Michigan gathered
here today to- hear. Theodore Roosevelt
make his second speech of the present
national campaign. The occasion was
Ia big republican rally, and an elabo-
rate program was arranged. The days
activities began Immediately after Col.
Roosevelt's arrival shortly before 10
am. and included a monster parade,
which the former President, with Sem
ators William Alden Smith and Charles
e. Townsend. former Senator Lafayette
Young of Iowa and a number of repre-
sentatives, reviewed from the city hall
In a huge tent erected for the pur-
pose Col. Roosevelt was expected to be.
gin speaking at pm.
The coming of Col. Roosevelt was re-
garded by local republicans and pro-
gressives as the last step in the recon
ciliation of those parties in Michigan.
Delegations were present from ten
southern Michigan counties to welcome
the former President.
"A feature of the parade was float In
which were seated the two chairmen
! Of the split republican state convention
| of 1912. On top Of this float was q
dove Of peace.
A barbecue at the circus grounds pre-
ceded the speechmakfng.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
FACES DEATH OR PRISON.
Thomas Piccara, Held in Alleged
Murder Plot, Fears Blackhand.

CHICAGO. September 30.-Thomas
Piccara. wealthy importer and attor-
ney. in the custody Of two detectives,
was en- route today to New York, where
he is wanted on charge Of perjury
and subornatiop as the, result OF his
testimony in an alleged murder plot
case said to have involved members of
: well known political organisation. He
was arrested here by New York detec-
tives yesterday. a.. q
TT testify AZ the Epw York district
fttorney wants ms I'll testify ri Be
IT, tsstifx -, desired 4 an thrastened
With twenty-yeAr pontt6nfilfy son-
tsnce." Piccara said. according to De-
tsetiys sergt. Stephen ]. Barry.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
WIDE AwAKEsD AID HUGHES.
Organization Similar to the 1860
Clubs Which Supported Lincoln.

NEW YORK, September 30.-The or
ganization of the Hughes wide -awak-
ers." patterned after clubs formed in
the campaign of 1860 to aid Lincoln 8
candidacy, is announced here. The. or
ganiZation plans call for bands of forty
men in each county of every state
where there is Hughes alliance. ~
Their particular function, as an
nounced here, will be ito inject ta-
basco' into the campaign. The mem
bershfp is expected to be composed
largely of young men, but a special
effort will be made to enroll surviving
members of the Lincoln wideawak ers.
Former Ad5t. Gen William Verbeck of
the New York National Guard has been
chosen grand marshal. and the national
headquarters will be in this city.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
TO GET IN AUTO PARADE.
D. C. Business Men Will Enter Fair.
.-. fax County Fair Event.

Many Washington business men are
planning to take part in the automo-
bile parade which is to be held at the
Fairfax county fair October s. In re-
sponse to an invitation extended to the
business men Of Washington through
the Chamber Of Commerce. by NJ. E.
Church recently. a committee appointed
by President Moran today is sending
out circular letters urging all to help
Washington have a good representa-
ton.
Those intending to take part are to
assemble at the Chamber of Commerce
at 8 am the day OF the parade. Fol-
lowing the event Robert N. Harper and
John G. Capers are to deliver ad-
dresses in the interest of good roads.
Isaac Cans has been named as chair
man OF the committee on decorations.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Virginia Gives Consent.

Construction of the bridges over the
Rappahannock and York rivers is au-
thorized by existing state law of Vir-
ginia. Favorable action by Congress
will be necessary before the proposed
bridge across the Potomac can be con-
structed None of the bridges can be
constructed, however. unless the War
Department is satisfied that they will
not obstruct navigation.
Col C. A. F. Flagler, army engineer
in charge of river and harbor works
in this vicinity, has given notice that
he will give a public hearing to all
persons interested in the construction
of any of these bridges, in the custom
house in Baltimore on the morning of
October 10.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
MINISTER SAVES MANS LIFE.
Dissuades Mob From Hanging Negro
in Parsonage Yard.

Pleas of the Rev. Mr.. Pierce, Metho-
dist minister, overcame the thirst for
vengeance of a mob of 900 persons here
late yesterday. who had dragged negro
through the streets and started to hang
his unconscious form to a tree in the
parsonage yard. The words of the
minister quieted the large crowd which
thronged the yard. and the swinging
negro was cut down and taken to Jail.
The attempted lynching came as a
result of Jail delivery. in which the
deputy sheriff, James Gibson, was shot
and instantly killed.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
No Americans Aboard sunken Ships.

American Consul Hurst at Barcelona,
spain. reporting today 10 the State De-
partment the sinking OF the Italian
steamer Benpark and the Italian
steamer Nitnolo. said fnat no Ameri-
cans were aboard either ship The
Benpark, from Philadelphia to Genoa.
with a. general cargo. was sunk by a
submarine about forty miles Off Bar
celona. September -, and the Nitnoio.
from Norfolk. was torpedoed off Rrag-
onero. Balearic Islands. September "a
Evening star., 1916-09-30
THEIR LIVES IMPERILED.
Gov. Willis, Wife and Daughter In.
jured in Accident,

DELAWARE. Ohio. September 30
Gov. Frank B. Willis his wife and
daughter Helen received more or less
severe injuries this morning when a
heavy truck ran into a. taxicab in
which they were riding from the home
of the governors parents here to q
railroad station. where they were to
take a train for Columbus
Mrs. Willis received the severest
injuries. but her condition is not seri-
GUS. She suffered a scalp wound and
bruises about the body, and Is con-
fined in a hospital here. The governor
was thrown through the windshield
right hand. The daughter was only
slightly bruised.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
SENSATIONAL SERMONS URGED
Bishop Hamilton Advises New Min
isters to Tell Truth or Quit.

WHEELING. W. Va, September 30
Bishop Franklin Hamilton, addressing
a class of young ministers just ad-
mitted to full connection with the
church at the annual conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of West
Virginia, declared that ministers, to
accomplish proper results from the
work they are called upon to do, must
preach sensational sermons.
Tell the truth and tell it plainly"
he declared. Every minister should
either preach sensational sermons and
create q sensation in his church and
town or get out of the business"
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Welfare, Association to Disband.

AT meeting yesterday afternoon Of
the general committee OF the Citizens
Welfare Association. for the relief of
local guardsmen's dependents. ii was
decided to hold a meeting of the mem
bers of the association Thursday aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. at the Willard
Hotel for the purpose of discussing
plans for the disbanding of the asso-
ciation- Detailed reports Of the officers
viii then be submitted
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Woman Tennis Champion Defeated

BOSTON. September 30.-Miss Molla
Bjurstedt of Norway, American nas
tional woman's lawn tennis championS
was defeated today by Miss Evelyn
Sears of this city in the challenge
match Of the annual tennis tournament
of the Longwood Cricket Club. at 3-6.
6-3. So. a-.. s.-...., ----,s -
It was the first meeting between the
players. Miss Bjurstedt won the tours
nament last year and opposed Miss
Sears, q former national title holder.
as the winner of this seasons tournas
Evening star., 1916-09-30
'GRECIAN MOBILIZATION
ORDERED, IS REPORT

PATRAS. Greece. Thursday, Septem-
Der 2S, via London, September 80. 4:30
pm.-The evening newspapers of Pa
tras today published a report that a
general mobilization had been de-
creed. Reservists rushed to arms. pre-
senting themselves at the barracks to
be equipped for campaign. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed
The coloael in command of the Pa
tras garrison. an adherent of former
Premier VenizeIos, ordered the resery-
lists to dispense, saying King Constan-
tine would never. make war on. Ger
many. This angered the reseryists.
who mishandled him badly. shouting:
Long live the king! Hurrah for war
against Bulgarian
Evening star., 1916-09-30
OPTIMISTIC REGARDING G. o. P.
Will Garry New York and New Jer-
sew. T. L. Townsend Says.

T. L. Townsend. president of the
League of Republican State Clubs. re
turned to Washington, today from New
York, where he conferred with Chair
man wilcox of the republican national
committee. ..
New York and New Jersey are sure
to be in the republican column" said
Mr.. Townsend today. at republican
headquarters in the Maryland building.
1912 n street northwest The cam
paign is going splendidly for us in
those states" ri ss- s
Mr.. Townsend said he had been au-
thorized by Mr.. Wilcox to send work
ers into nearby states to aid in the
campaign for 1.-The election of the re-
publican candidates.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
REv.E. H. BOOKMyER
| ELECTED PRESIDENT
Heads National Association of
Local Preachers of N. E.
Church-Other Officers.

Rev. Edwin II. Bookmyer of Philadel-
phia was elected president OF the Ma
tional Association of Local Preachers OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church at the
session this morning in the Douglas Me-
mortal NJ. E. Church. Other officers
elected were: Vice president. Rev
George W. Mooney, New York: secre-
tary, Rev. B. H. Kenney. Philadelphia
assistant secretary. Rev. S. NJ Croft
Washington: corresponding secretary
Rev. Charles d. Williams, Cheltenham
Pa, and treasurer, Rev. +. II. Huth
Bethlehem. Pa. Mr.. Bookmyer former
ly was secretary of the association.
Bishop William Fraser Mcdowell OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church gave an
address this morning entitled "A Mes
sage to Local Preachers" Several other
talks also were given by delegates.
Devotional services were conducted
at Douglas Church this afternoon by
Revs., Hampton Walter Riviere and
Joseph NJ. Fithian. At $3.50 o'clock fur
ther services were held at the church.
Tonight song services will be con-
Quoted by the new president. Mr.. Book
myer. w. II. Evans will give a sole
and Rev., Whitford L. Mcdowell and
Rev. Monroe Vayhinger will speak.
1t is probable that the next conven-
tion will be held either in New Castle
Pa. or Upland. Ind.
Personnel of Committees.
The following committee members
were appointed yesterday:
Entertainment-Revs s. N. Croft
chairman; H. D. Gordon. George Buck
ler. George Hough, James Allen. Johr
H. Barnes. w. H. Richardson. John E
Slick, Andrew P. Frederline, all OF
Washington, D. c. Public worship
Revs. H. E. Hudderson. chairman; Os
car J. Randall, Hampton Walter Ri.
fviere, Archie Davis, S. NJ. Croft, F. L. L
| Hitler. Jesse M Bell. Amos B. Scott
Reception-Revs. John r. Slick. J. B
H. Allen. J. Mattox. w. H. Ramsey. al
of Washington, D. c. Business-Revs
Cotton Amy. John H. Crankshaw. A. W
Davis. John Flint, John Corbett, JOSEPH
M. Fithian. Arthur Atkins, Charles A
Starr. John R. Knox. J. B. Matlack. w
H. Thomas. George Tilley, C. w. Engel
6. w. Mooney, ]. E. Ingram. George c
Hough. s. NJ. Croft. S. r. Maitland, H
D. Gordon, B. F. Bates. Finance-Revs. F
II: Hoose. E. H. Booking. F. l. L
shaw. J. G. Everett, F. H. Huth. Gre.
| dentials-Revs. Charles Foster. S. M
Croft, R. G. Haney. Temperance
| Revs. H. D. Gordon. ]. Halpenny, G. W
| Mooney. Resolutions-Revs. George
Hough, F. N. Allen. John w. Mertz
| Auditing-Revs. S. NJ. Croft, J. B. Mat
| lack. John H. Barnes. Memoirs-Revs
| j. M. Smith, Charles NJ. Preston, N H
Burr, George Bird, Stephen Butler. J
C.. Pyatt. Transportation-Rev D. H
Kenney F. H. Huth. E. H. Bookmyer
Missions-Revs. w. H. Richardson
| George Widen. H. Swartz. Historica
-Revs. D. H. kenney, E. H. Bookmyer
| F. H. Huth. Taylor University-Revs
J. NJ. Fithian, John r. Knox, John Cor.
bett. Camp meetings Il Revs. Cettol
Amy. J. B. Matlack and William Tees
Evening star., 1916-09-30
WILL MEET TO RE0RaANIzE.
West Washington Citizens to Make
Special Plea for improvements.

REORGANIZATION Of the West. wash
ington Citizens Association 10 to be ef-
fected at a meeting Of residents Of that
section Monday evening at St Davids
Parish Hall. Chain Bridge and Conduit
roads. The new association. It 10 stated,
will make a special appeal to the Com
missioners to include In the fothcoming
estimates items for the opening Of Me-
brasks avenue from Newark street to
Conduit, road; sconstrnction Of Q nav
cupied by6ks prSs9nf buiidiHt oh cch.
duit road f~idSnidG oR New Cut roAd
in accpfdfNes with highway tlap: open
Ing ef P.psst sysnss; fsesn ,lssts y
second high pressure wAar system, and
other improvements
Evening star., 1916-09-30
B. and 0. Telegraphers Get More Paw

BALTIMORE. Md. September 80
The demands Of the telegraphers Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for in
creased pay and better working condi-
tions have been compromised, BY the
agreement. reached through the inter-
yention of the United States board Of
mediation and conciliation, the men
will receive what is equivalent to q
salary advance of about per cent.
They demanded Is per cent.
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Rain Insurance Policy for $4,000.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 30.-A
rain insurance policy for $4,000 has
been taken out by the management OF
the outdoor operating production to-
night of Aida" it was announced to-
day. Lloyds agency assumed the risk.
which Is said to be one of the largest
rain policies ever written. The face
value Of the policy covers the cost OF
producing the opera. The weather pre-
diction today was probably showers"
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Miss Elizabeth Askew to Speak.

Miss Elizabeth Askew, president Of
the Women's City Club Of Tampa, Fla.
is to be a guest and speaker at a meet
ing of the Kate Gordon Chapter of tho
Southern States Suffrage Conference
Friday evening at the residence of the
president of the chapter. Mrs. W. NJ
Stoner 1927 Rhode Island avenue
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Death and Injury in Auto Accident.

COLUMBIA, s. c.. September 30.-A,
R. Moore is dead and H. A. simms is
in local hospital probably fatally In
jured as the result Of the overturning
late yesterday near Barnwell.. s.. c.. OF
an automobile in which they were rid
ing. Or. J. q. Wooley and ". ssy-
mour .ONsns were painfully injured In
the accident, hut, p. g. Boien, the nth
are d residents q sc 81 sarnweii. '
Evening star., 1916-09-30
Will Lecture on Holland Trip.

Commercial Agent Irwin W.~Thomp-
son is scheduled to deliver an illus-
trated lecture this afternoon to the en-
pIoyes of the Department of Commerce
He has JHst returned from, Holland.
where he has been making trade In
yestigatiQIe, and is about to start on a
tour OF ~ Emitted States Tor confer-
encess 14fn.bul16eu8 &neneEr6rAru1s 4
trade opportunities In the section IN
which he has been investigating.