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The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
O0BRIC RETAKEN
BY ALLIES after
ALL-DAY BATTLE
Russo-Roumanian Forces Re,
capture City In Mighty
Effort.
CBy the International News Seryfee.J

CBy the International News Service. }
London, Sept 9-Russo-Roumanian
forces have retaken from the Bulgarian
Teuton invaders the city and fortress OF
Dobric (BazardjikJ, fifty miles southea st
or Bucharest after a twenty-four hour
battle beginning Immediately after its
fall yesterday.
Dobasci, small twon near Dobric,
also was retaken
This first important success scored by
the Roumanians and their Muscovite
ally since Roumania's entrance into the
war was announced by the Bucharest
war office tonight ? follows.
Russian and Roumanisn troops drove
the Bulsarians from Bazardjik CDobricD
and Dobasci."
In the northern TransyIvanlan Alps the
Russo o-Roumanian forces captured six
towns, including Toplizta, fourteen miles
north OF Orsova, the others being San
Milsi. Define, Giurghiurgon, and SEEMING
Ian.
They repulsed a counter attack south
OF Medchla, fifteen miles north Of Or
sov8-
The Roumanian seaport OF Constantza
was again bombarded by German and
Bulgarian aeroplanes, according to the
Roumanian war office statement.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Odds favor HUGHES
IN Big LOCAL Bet
$500 Placed on Republican Candidate
Against $3.50 on Wilson.

The first big bet on the result OF the
national campaign that has been regis
tered in Washington was completed at
the double-header with the Red Sox al
American League Park yesterday.
James E. Callahan, a Boston drummer,
placed $500 to $3.50 that Candidate Hughes
would defeat President Wilson.
The wager followed a political argu-
ment which occurred in the gallery of
the House the night before Congress ad-
Journed.
Callahan, who is said to represent a
number of Boston bookmakers offered
to bet $500 at even money on Hughes.
William E. Clexton with whom he offered
to wager agreed to take $500 of the
amount If Callahan would concede Wall
Street odds of 10 to 9 on the Republican
candidate TO which Callahan assented.
The parties met at the double-header
yesterday and an argument ensued when
Callahan offered a certified check on
a Boston bank to meet the money of
Clexton, which 1t is said came largely in
small sums from employees of the Gov
ernment Printing Office. The bet was
finally placed in the hands of a Capitol
Hill hotel keeper with the understanding
that Callahan will produce cash within
the next three days when his certified
check will be returned.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
MOTORCYCLIST HURT
In AUTO COLLISION

Thomas o. Midget, 40 years old
living at 1888 Ninth street northwest,
was probably fatally injured last
night when he was struck by an au-
tomobile belonging to the New York
Oyster House. Midget was taken to
the Emergency Hospital where DR..
Mcdonald said his skull was probab-
ly fractured.
Midget was coming out of a drive
way near Eleventh street and Rhode
Island avenue on his motorcycle and
did not see a motor truck approach
ing in the opposite direction. Before
he could stop the two vehicles col
lided. throwing Midget against the
handlebars of his machine. jobs
Suraci, of 435 r street northwest
driver of the motor truck. is being
held at the Second precinct station
pending investigation.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
SHIP MEASURE
HIT BY HUGHES
IN MAINE DRIVE
G. o. P. Chief Launches New
Offensive as Campaign
in North Closes.
By WILLIAM HOSTER.
International News Seryice.) D

Rockland, Me-, Sept. s-Charles z.
Hughes tonight closed the State
campaign in Maine with a slashing
attack upon the administration s
shipping bill.
He launched this new offensive at
Brunswick this morning with a
charge that the measure was "a dl-
rect menace to the shipping interests
OF the country" As a measure to
meet a temporary exigency, he said,
1t was almost ridiculous. and that 1t
held out nothing but disaster for the
ship-buiIding industry of the United
States.
The assault gathered force as the
Republican candidate moved later to-
day to Bath, a fine old home Of the
shipbuilding interests of the country" "
1t eliminated tonight at an old-fash-
toned political demonstration which
cheered Hughes utterances for more
than three minutes.
The campaign ends with the result
in grave doubt. On his final day
Hughes acceded to the demands OF
the party managers and mentioned
by name Fred Hale and Bert Fernald,
the two Republican Senatorial Candi-
dates He continued to strike out on
the -Adamson eight-hour bill issue,
which has set the politicians worry
ing, but did not play the preparedness
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Maine CAMP AIGN ENDS;
BOTH SIDES Confident
Democratic and Republican Leaders
Predict Victory.

tBy the International News Service
Augusta, Me, Sept. 9.-The center OF
political interest Monday will be In
Maine, for the people Of this State elect
two United States Senators on national
Issues and a governor, whose campaign
has been a mixture of national and State
questions.
1t will be, as usual. the first test Of the
drift of public opinion IN the country.
Attorney General PattangaIl, chairman
OF the Democratic State committee,
claims the State by 1900 plurality for the
Democratic candidates, while Chairman
Hamm, OF the Republican state commit
tee, claims the State by 1000 plurality.
Mr., Pattangall believes the Democrats
will poll 1000 votes. The Republican
chairman says the Republicans will poll
5000
Certainly it has been the greatest cam
paign in Maine since the days Of James
G. Blaine
The increase of Democratic strength in
the State may be clearly judged. for the
Republicans are making such an effort
to carry a Republican State.
The Republicans are really working to
IoI up big plurality for its effect upon
the nation.
The Democrats are striving to hold
down the plurality for the same reason.
In the meantime the Democratic cam
paign has gone so well that the more en-
thusiastic of the Democrats sincerely be-
Teve they have a hope Of success.
However this may be, the election will
be significant in any event.
II the Republicans do not carry it by
more than 5000, it will really be a Demo-
cratic victory.
II the Democrats should carry 1t, it
would be an extraordinary and signif-
cant defeat for the Republican party.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
ALLIES INVADE
SERBIA; MENACE
ORIENT RAILWAY
Russo-Roumanian Army Cap.
lures Negotin Aims to
Isolate Central Powers.
0By tn. InternatlonaI New, service, |

(By the international News ServieeD
London, Sept 9.-A Russo-Roumanian n
army has begun an invasion of Serbia
Sweeping southwsrds from Orsova
taking the identical course the Teutons
took in their whirlwind campaign through
the little kingdom, the new invaders
have penetrated as far as Negotin seven
miles inside the Serbian border. occupying
the own, according to an Athens dis
patch to the Daily News
Thus the first blow in the long heraIded
allied campaign for the isolation Of the
central empires from Bulgaria and
Turkey by cutting the Berlin Constan-
inople-Basdad Railway has been struck
Indeed. the Athens dispatch adds that
the Russo-ROumanian troops are advanc-
ing toward the Orient Railway To
reach 1t they have to cover sixty more
miles.
Through this new Serbian invasion the
Teutonic and Bulgarian armies in Mace
donta are plSced between two formidable
threats: rancO-British-Serbi thrust
from Saloniki and an attack from the
Russo -Roumanian forces.
An added menace lies in the possible
thwarting OF the Bulgars-Teuton cam
paign in Roumania which would result
in a simultaneous Russian drive for
ConstantinOple and. second, a Russo
Roumanian invasion OF Serbia from the
east.
Meanwhile the Bulgaro-Teuton drive in
Roumania is being pushed at top speed.
German war correspondents place the
easternmost column, advancing north
wards along the Black Sea Littoral. fifty
miles beyond the Roumanian frontier
This invading army. however, already
has met in a violent clash with the
Russian forces that came to Roumania's
aid.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
TWO SURF ACE LINES
Join GOTHAM STRIKE
Second and Third Avenue EMPLOYEES
Quit-CondiGons Serious.

'By the international News srrvIe,.y
New York. Sept Am immediate strike
OF the Second and Third Avenue gurfaos
night.
The vote OF the Second avenue mon was
unanimous
Immediately after the Second avenue
vote was taken the strike Iea6a-s
marched 10 Lyceum Hall, where the Third
avenue employees were I'm session. A
strik" vote followed al o-fce.
An attempt made By Oscar s
Straus, chairman Of the Public Service
Commission, 10 prevent the men oF the
two lines from striking met with failure.
Plans for one OF the greatest Industrial
strikes New York city has Vet cncount-
cred are understood to be on foot The
hTsI move in this direction was hurried
visit TO this city tonight BY Samuel
Gompers, president OF the American Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor
He came to o-hold a conference Sunday
with officials OF the Central Federated
Union The local union Officials Who
head about 10000 labor unionists. are
eager &c enter the strike IN order 70 IRE
vent the disruption OF the newly orcanized
carmen's union. A one-dsy demOnstra-
ton. tying up all the affiliated industries
Is the federation plan.
At the conference with Gompers the sd-
visibility Of the general sympathetic
strike to secure this end Will be dis
cUssed.
The threatened demonstration is the TO
suit Of inumations by President Shonts
and General Manager HCdIcy Of the In
ieThorou-h Rapid Transit Cuwpanv and
New York Railway lines. that stene NAV
he taken by them 10 destroy ORGANIZED
unions.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Wilson's HAVE NARROW
ESCAPE FROM mad Dog
Animal Develops Rabies After Presi-
dent Pats Him.

President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson have
just had what very easily might have
proven fatal accident in the shape of
an attack by mad dog, it was learned
here yesterday.
George Lawrence, a Washingtonian, took
a thoroughbred collie to the White House
for the President and Mrs. Wilson to
inspect with a view to obtaining the ami
NAL. The President and Mrs. Wilson both
lated the dog. Keeping it in their vicinity
for several minutes
Yesterday the creature developed an
aggravated case of rabies and several
persons had narrow escapes from attack
by the hydrophobia-crazed dog before 1t
was disposed OF.
Mr.. Lawrence. who is a minister, is
suffering from shock as a result of the
Incident.
He said yesterday he intends to do all
he can to support President Wilson. feel
ing that he owes him some reparation
Cor unknOwingly placing him in danger
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
BRITISH THREAT
BLOCKED ATTACK
ON BLACKLIST
High Authority States Eng.
land Planned to Cancel
Munition Orders.

New York. Sept 1o-The American this
morning prints the following:
Washnigton-The New York Americans
correspondent is informed by a high
Democratic authority that a British
threat to countermand all orders for
munitions from this country led to the
elimination Of the Phelan and Cham
bill.
Those amendments were intended as
an effective retaliation against British
blacklisting of American firms and the
British hold-up OF American mails on
neutral steamers.
All the war munitions contracts have
clauses permitting cancellation under GER
tain conditions. Mr. Wilson did not
want war prosperity" in the United
States disturbed by blow at the mu-
milton trade just before election. He
yielded to the threat, and the most effec-
tive measures for retaliation were dis
carded.
The back-down of the administration at
the last moment is all the more remark
able because the Phelan amendment had
been submitted to the State Department
before 1t was adopted by the Senate For
eign Relations Committee Senator
Chamberlain declared that his amend
nnent had also been approved by the
president and every member Of the Cabi-
net. Both amendments were expected to
pass without opposition in Congress. but
were suddenly stricken out upon orders
from the White House without explana-
tion.
1t is understood that Ambassador
Spring Rice delivered the warning that II
the amendments were passed, England
would cancel war munition contracts now
amounting to more than $4,000 a day
a similar threat by England is said
TO have caused the sudden reversal by
President Wilson of his own and his
party's solemn promises respecting free
tolls for American coastwise ships in the
Panama Canal
England in that case was getting up a
joint note by the powers of Europe, pro
testing against any favors to American
ships In the canal built exclusively with
American money, it is said.
Hearing of this move by England. Pres
ident Wilson is said to have demanded
the immediate repeal OF the Panama
Canal tolls act passed by the previous
Congress.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
BRITISH SEIZE
GINCHY, KEY To
RAILWAY CENTER
Sir Douglas Haig's Troops
Now Bombarding Combles
from Three Sides.
By the Interpation.I New. s.r,4...,

CBy the international News Ssryte~.l
London, Sept. 9.-The village OF Ginehy
the last remaining fortified place sep
arating the British from the important
German railway center. CombIes today
fell to the troops Of Sir Douglas HsiE.
Combles Is now under fire from three
sides. by the British from the northwest
and west, and by the French from the
southwest. It's fall il now believed 10
be matter Of a few days.
. Winding up a week OF incessant ham
mering OF the German lines, In the initial
phase OF which, last Sunday, part OF Gin
chy and the whole Of GulUemopt were
taken by storm. the British TODAY at
tackled on front OF G.O00 Yards. between
High wood and LeUze wood
As a result, they completed the capture
Of Ginchy and took all OF the ground be-
tween the village and Leuze wood.
Furthermore, they pushed their lines
forward 800 yards on a front Of 800 Yards.
east Of High wood
simultaneously, successfully crushing IN
the northern tip Of the salient formed by
the Somme drive. the British gained an
aodluonal 600 yards 10 the northeast OF
Pozieres.
The headquarters statement issued a.
night tells Of heavy casualtIeS suffered
by Germans, particularly while Inassin=
Tor counter attack during the British
action near Pozieres, the Teutons being
caught by the British artillery fire.
The French forces on the Sommc con-
tent themselves with minor actions.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
ROBINS FLAYS WILSON
POLICY ON SUFFRAGE
Former Progressive Leader Arouses
Enthusiasm of Sufragists.
CBy the international News Services,

I'd! IHe IhIeFnHUonaI news ScrVIc~-I
Atlantic CITY. n T Sent e-..r u-s-t ~,
more easy promises or councils FOR an
easy patience. I'm going forward 10 the
limit to get suffrage for the women Of
America, and I'm going to waste no time
about it."
RAYMOND Robins OF CHICAGO brought
wild cheers from the delegates 10 fba
convention Of the National Anerics7
Woman Suffrage Association this evening
when he attacked tba Wilson noIioZ,
for nation-v-i5o suffrage &c tbo,- bo5
heard II eXnouD5ed the NTH beforo
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
SAYS ANTI-PLAGUE LAW
CAUSED DEATH OF BABY

Washington, Pa, Sept. 9.-Mrs. ]. W.
Sharp, Of Canton, Ohio, today CHARGED
the health authorities at Pittsburgh, with
responsibility for the death of her baby,
The woman declared that she was held
UP with her five children near fourteen
hours in the Pittsburgh Union Station, be-
cause she had no certificate to permit
her passage thrOught the infantfIe para
lysis quarantine.
During this time, Mrs. Sharp charges
she was unable to get food for her chill
dren and finally her infant son was taken
nl. He died later in. the Allegheny Hosni-
tai. his death being aseribed to nalnutri-
ton
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
.BATHERS LEAVE SURF
TO CHEER FOR WILSON
Presidents Party Welcomed Along
Route to Shadow Lawn.
(By the international New. seryice.)

tBy the International News Service.)
Shadow Lawn, Long Branch, N. J.,
Sept. 9.-President Wilson and Mrs. Will
son are now established al Shadow Lawn,
which will be the Executive headquarters
Of the nation and the mecca Of pilgrim
Democrats for the next two months
The journey from Atlantic City was made
by automobile at an average speed of
forty miles an hour, and ended at l
o clock this afternoon
From Spring Lake to Long Branch
thousands Of bathers left the surf to
shout and wave a greeting OF welcome
TO the Presidents party.
Turing the afternoon President Wilson
motored over to Spring Lake to see his
daughter. Mrs. McAdoo, who has been i'll
with typhoid fever. Tonight he attended
the opening presentation Of Irving Cobb 3
new play, ~. w. Blake"
Through Secretary Tumulty announce
ment was made that the President had
decided to devote as much OF the period
between now and election time to rest
a the demands of the campaign will per-
NIT. The first speaking date is Septem-
Der 20, in st. Louis. Another speech at
Baltimore on September a. before the
National Grain Dealers Association, will
conclude the present program.
The President is known to have re-
fceived advices that the Democratic cam
paign is progressing in a manner most
satisfactory to the national committee.
The attacks being made by Candidate
Hughes on the Adamson eight-hour law
Is expected to work more harm than good
for the Republican party.
The President is understood to have re-
ceived information that the labor ele-
ment considered the criticisms of Mr..
Hughes as being antagonistic to their in
tercsts
While at Shadow Lawn the President
will work out a new plan for legislation
which he will urge at the short session
# Congress to protect the holders of
railroad securities from losses due to
the eight-hour law.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
SENATOR'S SECRETARY.
G. 7. MUNDY, DIES

George T. Mundy, secretary to Senator
Swanson, of Virginia, and clerk of the
Senate Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds, died suddenly at his apart
ments, 1104 Vermont avenue northwest
yesterday.
He was a native of Richmond, Va. and
came to Washington in the service OF
Senator Swanson about FIVE years ago
Recently he was taken i'll and went to
the Georgetown Hospital. Upon his re-
moval yesterday, he expired suddenly.
A complication of diseases was given as
the cause.
Mr.. Mundy was about "a years old and
universally liked at the Capitol. He was
unmarried. brother arrived from
Richmond last night and arranged for
sending the body to the home of rela-
tives, where the funeral will be held.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
BLISS NAMED ADVISOR
TO MEXICAN CONFEREES

New London. Conn. Sept s.-ForIovlnE
a conference today between Secretary
lane and Judge Gray it was decided 10
send for Major Gen. Tasker II. Bliss as
military advisor 10 the American com
missioners. The general recently spent
some time with Gen. PcrshinC's forces IN
Mexico.
Gen. Bliss opinion on several points a.
issue. is desired by tho commissioners
He is expected carly next week
The American commissioers have at
heart the social regeneration or Mexico
and are firmly resolved that the results
Of the conference shall h,. oC rousi r71~tiyo
value SO as TO ensure tho rufu~ uros-
perity OF Mexico and it, p.r,. sal rcIa-
tiuns with the United States
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Germany Preparing to
Quit West, Rome Ayers
CBy International News Servicel

(By International News Service.l
London, Sept. o.-Germany
is preparing to evacuatc France
and Belgium, according to the
following dispatch transmitted
by the Rome Wireless Press
Service:
Berlin newspapers are dis
cussing the possibility of
shortening the German front,
which shows the gravity of
their situation.
"It is believed this is in
tended to prepare the Ger
man public for thc cyacua-
lion OF France and Belgium"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
War in Final Stage,
Says Bulgar Premier

CBy International News Service.)
Berlin (via Sayville wire
less), Sept. o.-"The war has
now entered the final stage,
which will bring decisive vic
tory to the German allies"
said Premier Radoslavoff, of
: Bulgaria, in an interview given
to the Sofa correspondent of
the Cologne Gazette.
The Bulgarian premier de-
claFed that the successful ad-
vance of the armies that in
vaded Roumania proves that
the spirits of the army and
the public of Bulgaria are ex-
cellent.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
ALLIES MAP OUT PLANS
FOR HAMMERING ENEMY

(By the International News Service0
London, Sept. 9.-Steps are being taken
by England and France for a more ef-
fective employment of their military re-
sources. This was announced today by
the government press bureau in the fol-
lowing official statement:
"a series of conferences were held this
week in Paris, with British and French
war ministers and munition ministers
participating Views were exchanged re
garding the conclusion to be drawn from
recent military operations, and measures
were discussed for the most effective en-
ployment of the Join military, resources
of France and England"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Germans Score Wilson;
Cheer Long for Hughes
CBy International New, Service,

By international New. serviee)
Bloomington, ILL.,, Sept. o.
In a stormy two-hour session
here this afternoon the Illi-
nois branch of the National
Germ a n-American Alliance
went on record as opposing
the reelection of President
Wilson.
An effort was made to pass
a resolution indorsing Charles
Evans Hughes, the Republican
nominee.
The resolution was not
adopted, but after Emil Prill,
of Chicago, had concluded an
address praising Hughes, the
delegates rose to their feet
and cheered for three min
utes.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Teutons Blow Up Forts AS
Russ Gain Hold on Halicz

London Sept 9-The AustoGeman forces defending Hacz
the fortified city sixty miles south of Lembeg have blown up the
Notifications the and of them
pied by the Russians according Reuter- dispatch from Petrogad
late tonight
The fall Of Ealcz is a of hours.
The dispatch adds that the great bridge the Dnester has
been blown and that the Russians hold the the river
heavily sheling the retreatng Teutons
Two troop trains wrecked by the Russian fire.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
ALLIES FORBID GREEK
FLEET TO USE RADIO

CBy the International News ServIce.l
Athens, sept S.-NarsrrUs Of the Greek
fleet were forbidden today TO send or
receive wireless message The orders
were issued by the minister Of marine at
the request Of the entente ministers.
Allied aeroplanes bombarded BulCariau
military trains near Drama and An=iSta.
northwest Of Kavala. French troons sciz-
ed the telegraph station At Cozani
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Germans Reach ROumanian Front

Petrograd. Sept. 9.-Three German diyi
sions arrived on the Roumanian frontier
from Nerdun on Tuesday. says dispatch
from the front today. It adds that the
Germans have equipped the Bulgarian,
with an enormous number of heavy guns
for use against Roumanian fortresses-
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
PROBE BREAD PRICE RISE.

Federal Authorftfes Inquire Into
Legality of 6-Cent Loaf.
Chicago. Sept. e.-Federal investiga-
ton of the National Association of Master
Bakers plan to make the price of small
loaves of bread six cents instead of FIVE
was started here today.
Charles F. Klyne, United States District
Attorney, said the plan for one baker i'll
a community to advance the price anG
then have the others follow would con-
stitute a violation of the antitrust law.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
DIE IN EACH OTHERS ARMS.
Two weIshmen, Brothers, slain at
the british Front.

London, Sept 9.-The death or two
brothers in each others arms At the
front is related in private dispatches.
They were Corporal Tom and Private
Henry HardwidEe. OF Ferndale. RhOndda
Valley, both members OF Welsh rcgi-
ment.
An officer writes. Tho eldest Tom.
was hit by a snipeT's bullet and lay in
the open under a scorChing sun when
Henry, at the risk OF his life. FASTENED
TO him with a pail Of drinking water
Just as he reached him ano as nc was
offering the water a sniTcr shot him,
lic ClRsped his brother as the latter rose
to take the water and they died in carn
others arms"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
German Aerodromes Bombarded.

London, Sept. 9.-The German aero
dromes at Ghisteiles and Handzaeme in
Belgium were bombarded by naval aero
planes this morning, the admiralty an
nounces Many bombs were dropped with
good effects. All the machines returned
safely.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10

sunday Outing to Philadelphia. S2.5Oi
Chester. S2.25;. Wilmington, 81 90, rCurd
trip. Baltimore and Ohio, 1905 a. M,
Sept. IL. Returning same day.-AdY.