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Evening star., 1916-10-12
COMMISSION SEEKS OFFICES.
Federal Trades Board Allowed SIS.
900 for This PURPOSE.

Efforts are being made by the federal
trade commission TO find new quarters.
Congress allowed this new branch of
the government service $4,000 with
which to rent offices. but some diff
cuities have been found in getting the
right place for the amount. Several
buildings in the downtown section. in
the vicinity of F and 18th streets, are
being considered. it was declared at the
commissions offices today.
The bureau now is located on the
ninth floor of the Commerce building,
and the Department of Commerce OFF,
Gals have for some time been pushing
the federal trade commission to find a
place. The Commerce Department Of
fees already are badly crowded, and
the space is badly needed to provide
proper working places for the clerks.
The federal trade commission also is
crowded, and many clerks are con-
sested in very small rooms.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
U. S. Navy PatroI|ing Coast,
Captain of Cuban Line Says,
Holding Steamships in Port

NEW YORK, October i2-Indications
that an American naval patrol has been
placed in duty along the north Atlantic
coast was given today when Capt. Nc
Donald Of the steamship Munamar. in
from Cuban ports, reported that off the
Jersey coast about C O'clock this morning
an American destroyer dashed up through
the nists and circed his ship several
times. Capt. Mcdonald saidthat he broke
ont the national colors and the destroyer
Immediately headed northeast. eoon dis
appearing.
Eight or more steamships flying the
flags of the entente allies were TINS
morning awaiting advices from agents
Of those governments as to whether 1t
is now safe to leave this port for Eu-
rope in view of the possible danger
from the German submarine U-53.
Among them were the White Star
line steamer Adriatic, the Atlantic
Transport line steamer Minnehaha and
the Cunard line steamer Pannonia.
No information of further activities
OF the U-55 had been received here
early today. Shipping men are inclined
to believe she is on the way to her
base, probably Helgoland.
Shipping circles hear that Admiral
Montague Browning, in command OF
the British fleet at Halifax, has issued
orders OBTAINING British merchant ves-
sells now in American ports until such
a time as it was deemed safe for them
/ to depart.
! While no inmcu... - Steps are in con-
! temp lation for the ;.ctual establishment
of a naval neutrality patrol along the
| Atlantic coast as a result of the Ger
man submarine raid. the Navy Depart
uent has completed u definite plan to
| be put into operation if the campaign
| continues.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Those Who Are Expected.

Officials expected to attend the con-
ference include DIR. j. E. Raycroft,
Princeton: Y. Lawrence Lowell, Har-
ward: Arthur T. Hadley, Yale: John H.
Finley, University State Of New York
II. f. Hutchins, University Of Michigan;
George II. Denny, University OF Ala
bama; +. W. Nichols, Virginia Military
Institute: Benjamin /. Wheeler, Uni
versity of California: ]. q. Schurman,
Cornell University: Edmund j. James.
University of Illinois; J. II. Kirkland,
Vanderbilt University: y. c. Hum
phreys, Stevens Institute of Technol-
ogy; II. \. Garfield, Williams College;
Rev Edward A. Pace. Catholic univer-
sity OF America; Henry S. Drinker, Lee
high University; W. o. Thompson. Ohio
State University: Brown Ayres. Uni
verStty of Tennessee; W. NJ. Riggs.
Clemson Agricultural College, South
Carolina: George i. Vincent University
OF Minnesota.
Dr. Granville Clark, j. Lloyd Derby
and Delaney *. jay. officials of the
Military Training Camps Association
of the United States, also will attend
Evening star., 1916-10-12
MONEY MAKING COSTS MORE.
General Increase in Prices of Ma.
terial Used in Payer Currency.

The increased cost Of printing the paper
currency of the nation is commented
upon by Director Joseph T. Ralph, in his
annual report. As compared with the
same cost of production III the past fiscal
year there has been an increased ex-
pense Of sz26, I10.I3. equiralent to 424s
per cent.
The general Increase in prices Of ma
teriais. especially dry colors. fs reflected
in the increased cost rates. and amounted
to $6S, 600. There were in the year 1--WE
and oue-hah more uon-worlkilg days
with pay than last year. Thcse cost the
bureau nearly $50, 900
Evening star., 1916-10-12
MAD KING OF BAVARIA
SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY

LONDON, August 12.-Former King
Otto of Bavaria, who has been insane
for many years, has died suddenly, ac-
cording to d Copenhagen dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Company,
quoting a Berlin official announcement.
The mad king resided at Fuerstenried
Castle, near Munich. Wnere he has
been confined since 1873.
King Otto was born on April "a 1918,
and succeeded his brother, Ludwig IL,
in 1856. Ludwig II also was insane,
and drowned himself in StarnborS
lake. King Otto was deposed on No
vember >. 1912. and was succeeded
by the present monarch. Ludwig III,
formerly regent
Evening star., 1916-10-12
ALL CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Luna County Grand Jury Indicts
Mexicans for Columbus Raid.

DEMlNG. n. NJ. October 12.-Nine-
teen Mexicans held by army authorities
at Colonia Dublan for alleged connec-
rion with the villa raid on Columbus,
n. NJ, March, have been indicted by
the Luna county grand jury, 1t became
known today. All are charged with
murder.
Because officers with the punitive
expedition cannot absent themselves to
attend court now. the prisoners will not
oe tried at this term, but held at field
headquarters
Seven Mexicans already have been
convicted here on similar charges, six
OF them being hanged and the sentence
OF one commuted by Gov. Mcdonald to
life imprisonment.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Cartoon Resemblance
Blamed for a Suicide

CHISHOLM, Mimi, October H.
Because friends say he. believed
the funny" sections of Sunday
newspaper We're making him i
subject Of ridicuie and that per-
resemblance 10 fupp$ page
character, Charles Nariia. twenty
five years old. 2 miner. sunnar-
ried. committed suicide today by
Blowing himself up with dynamite.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
THREEATTACKS WITH GAS
REPULSED BY RUSSIANS

PETRoGRAD, October IL. via London.
3:O5 p.m.-Three German gas attacks
launched against the Russian positions in
front OF the Uskull bridge Notifications
October were unsuccessful, says the
Russian official statement reporting
operations on the western Russian front.
The defenders maintained their positions
by machine gun and artillery fire and de-
stroyed the gas apparatus.
a bridge erected by the Germans over
the river Baldurka, III the region OF
Belauce village, was destroyed by Rus
sian artillery.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Orders Are Intercepted.

Telegraph lines were tapped, and orders
from Ploesci to the first Roumanian army
to hold it's ground until the arrival of the
second army fell into the hands of the
Germans The second army, occupying
the Segesvar- Fogaras line. changed its
position to attack Gen. Won E'alkefihayn 5
troops. The Rumanian forces were di-
rected at Hermanustadt, with the main
body advancing westward through the
Fogaras basin.
The situation of the Austro German
troops was critical for u time, but
Gen. Won Falkephayn changed the dis
position of his forces to meet the
emergency. AS a result when the Ru-
manians reached the crest of the Fo-
garas range they found themselves al
most inclosed in Kukulol valley. This
was Won Falkenhayn's master stroke. The
Rumanians, realizing their danger, be-
gan retreat. Won Falkenrayn then
concen entrated his troops against the
Rumanians stationed on the banks of
the Alt river. suddenly changing his
front from south to northeast. The
Rumanians on the Alt In the mean
time were hemmed in by Austrian and
Hungarian forces, SO that Won Falken-
hayn's second attack brought the Ru-
manians into a blind alley. exposed to
an enfilading fire.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Work of the Vice Squad.

Strict attention to the enforcement
of the laws regulating vice were given,
il is stated. and the work formerly
covered by the vice squad has been
broadened in its scope and put III
charge Of lieutenant In the vice in
yestigations there were 555 arrested
who were convicted and fined or who
forfeited collateral Si-ty-four persons
were held for the grand jury in similar
cases.
There were 1I,0i6 arrests in traffic
violations. which is an increase of 81
431 over 1915. This increase is de-
cIared to be due to the increase III the
number of motor vehicles and to the
fact that the police department had its
motor cycle equipment Increased from
eight to eighteen machines.
The annual licensing of automobiles
is urged in the report. 1t is declared
that many Of the tags given three TO
ten years ago are used iliega lly, as
those cars are out of commission for
which the tags were granted. For the
benefit OF the automobile owners uf
both Maryland and the District Maj
Pullman says il i.s hoped that reciprocal
relations. in so far az licenses are con-
cerned, will soon be established
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Also Teaches Citizenship.

by instilling into the child the prin-
eiples of fair play, honesty, self-con-
troll and mutual responsibility. the
playground teaches the elements Of
citizenship. It gives instruction in in
dustrial work and thus becomes a spe-
cialized school without the expense of
one and without its restrictions on in
dividuai enterprise.
THE achievements OF the playground
department cannot be measured by ruIa
Of thumb Children may be counted
and the number of track and field
games statistically complied, but the
effect of recreation centers on charac-
ter, though known to be considerable,
ical accuracy.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Can't. Long to U. S. S. Connecticut.

Capt. A. r. Long, supervisor of naval
auxiliaries at Norfolk, Va, was assign
ed by the Navy Department today to
command the battleship Connecticut of
the Atlantic feet, in place of Capt. E.
II. DureH, who is transferred to the
battleship Minnesota, relieving c. r..
Morgan. assigned to the Naval War
College at Newport. Capt Long is now
at the Norfolk navy yard. headquarters
Of the suposvtsor Of naval districts
Evening star., 1916-10-12
BuIgarians Reoccupy
Brod in Cerna Bend,
Says Sofas Report

LONDON, October 12.-Bulgarian
troops have reoccupied the village OF
Brod. in the bend of the Cerna river, In
Serbian Macedonia. which was recently
captured by entente allied forces, ac-
cording to Sofas official report. The
statement reads:
Prom Lake Presba to the Cerna riv
er there was weak artillery activity
In the Cerna bend the artillery fire was
more violent north and northeast of
the village of Skochivir. We occupied
the village of Brod and repulsed sew
eral night attacks.
"On the Nidje slopes we chased two
enemy companies which tried to adj
vance west of Dcbropolye. In the
Noglena valley there was the usual
artillery and mining activity.
West OF the Nardar river there was
weak. artillery fire and encounters with
advanced detachmentS. In the direc-
tion of Hadji Barimah We annihilated
by fire and a bayonet attack two
enemy companies
Evening star., 1916-10-12
CHOLERA GERMS DROPPED
BY HOSTILE AEROS, CLAIM

pETROGRAD, October II, via Lon
don, 1903 p.m.-The following official
announcement was made here today:
in Dobrudja an enemy air squadron
dropped bombs on ConstanZa the prin.
cipal Rumanian Black sea port and
also poisoned sweets and garlic infected
with cholera bacilli.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
To Allow Navy Yard to Bid.

The Mare Island navy yard will be
permitted TO bid for construction Of at
least one OF the twenty new destroyers
for which bids Will be opened October
2J. The yard already il engaged in
building battleship. destroyer, and
has other construction work, but the
commandant asked for an opportunity
TO bid for an additional destroyer.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Rev. DR.. Greer Stricken.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, october 12.--Rt. Rev
David II. Greer of New York was
stricken yesterday with neuritis, while
in attendance upon the general con-
vention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. His condition was considered
;mnroyed today, attending physicians
announced. 1t was said he probably
will be able to attend the convention
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
America to Be Taught
to Shoot

Congressional appropriation
OF 100000 to be used in pro-
motion of rife practice
throughout the country;
ranges, targets and target mate
rials to be free to civilians.
Read this article in The Sun
day Star.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Another Pitching Duel Likely.

While the thoughts of the players
turned in part to the money end Of the
series those of the prospective spectators
remained fixed on the players and play.
Batteries came in for first consideration.
Today the element of uncertainty in this
connection was largely removed in the
minds of the fans.
..It will be Smith for Brooklyn and
Shore for Boston," nearly all agreed.
AS they exchanged opinions around the
fires lighted beside the gates at Braves
Field. where they went In the chill OF
the morning to obtain choice of bleacher
places. the fans could figure on no other
pitchers.
Smith, because of his performance
in i the fourteen-inning game which
Boston won here Monday, was held to
he Rohinson's best card" Shore.
although uncertain In the opening
game OF the series. which Boston won.
was still held worthy of Manager Car
rigan's faith. while Ruth, winner in the
expected to be held in reserve for pos
sible use tomorrow. In the event that
shore slipped and Ruth failed. Man
ager Carrigan still held Leonard
against the possibility OF iast-ganle
fight for the title.
In the forenoon the day was not en-
tirelv suitable for Shores best efforts.
n frosty atmosphere prevailing, while
the North Carolina schoolmaster Is at
a disadvantage except In warm
weather. But Forecaster Smith proph-
esied that southerly winds would be
turned into Braves Field in the early
a afternoou to the satisfaction OF play
ers and spectators alike.
The two teams came early TO the
grounds and had 4 long batting prac-
tice. Larry Gardner. the home-run
hero of the series, whose four-hasSock
drive broke the Brooklyns' back yes
terday, came in for big hand when
he came upon the field.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Supreme Court Admits Woman.

Jessy r. Gessner. woman attorney
OF New Orleans, today was admitted to
practice before the Supreme Court of
the United States.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
MORE Fairgrounds
IN DISTRICT URGED
Attendance at Recreation
Parks Last Year More Than
a Million, Report Says.
SWIMMING POOLS SOUGHT

More than 4 million visits by chill
Fairgrounds last year, with u daily
average of 5000. and there is need for
more Fairgrounds and for either q
swimming or wading poci and NOV
ing pictures at each playground.
These facts were emphasized in the
fifth annual report of the department
of play grounds. submitted to the Com
missioners today. The report says
that the playground is to be made a
source of physical, moral and mental
benefit to children of the District of
Columbia.
The attendance at the Fairgrounds
from July 1, 1915, I" June go. 1916, was
l,004,l74, for a daily average of 5020,
with the ,dontessori and Geological
Park grounds having been discontin-
ued after the summer of 1915.
Additional Fairgrounds Urged.
The report recommends that addi-
tional Fairgrounds be made and that
every playground have either a swim
ming pool or Il wading pool The wider
use of the school plan, III connection
with the playground activities, is also
encouraged. 1t is urged that the
grounds be lighted and open evenings
and that moving picture apparatus be
purchased for all lighted grounds
The department asks that the shops
OF the elementary schools be open in
summer vacation so the children at
tending the playground nearby may
have elementary woodwork and
simple carpentry. IL is suggested the
repairing of broken furniture and toys
would be good occupational play The
school kitchens are also urged to be
kept open at that time to give cooking
lessons to the children.
by providing recreation in the open
air free from conditions which praiu
dice physical development, the play
grounds perform the functions Of :.
sanitorium without the cost and in Z:
large measure obVlatc the necessity for
hospitals" the report sets forth
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Dislodged by Cavalry.

The Rumanians retreated to Fogaras
taking up n position from which they
were dislodged quickly by cavalry.
They came under heavy German guns
which had been placed in preparation
for this move. Meanwhile honveds had
advanced from the northwest upon Fo-
garas and Hoehaholm, while near Her
mannstadt the Germans were breaking
down the last resistance of their oppo-
nents. The Rumanians began u gem
eral retreat, which ended on the rail-
way lines from Fogaras to kronstadt
and from Homorod to kronStadt.
The Austrians and Germans contin-
ued to press the Rumanians. Teutonic
reinforcementS were summoned, and
after incredible marching--some cover
ing more than seventy miles IN two
days-attacked forthwith.
The Bavariau mountaineer troops
proved to be the most dangerous en-
emy of the Rumanians. with the Hun
sarian honved cavalry good second.
The Rumanian loss of material was
very heavy.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
SPEAKS
At TWO MEETINGS
Arrives at Indianapolis on His
Second Middle Western
Trip of Campaign.
FARMERS HEAR ONE TALK

INDIANAPOLIS, October lon his
second middle western trip OF the cam
paign. President Wilson came to In
dianapolis today to speak to farmers
and good roads advocates. He arrived
here at 1880 o'clock, facing a strenu-
Gus program, which promised to keep
him busy every minute until his de-
parture at 5:45 o'clock this afternoon.
At the railroad station and along the
streets he was greeted by cheering
crowds.
The reception to the President was
arranged by q non-partisan committee.
Following a lunch at a hotel he review
ed an automobile parade, and as he
passed through the streets stood and
bowed frequently to the crowds.
Many of the buildings along the route
of the parade were decorated with
American flags. and the windows were
packed with people. crowd was
lammed in front of the hotel where
the President had lunch with Gov. Raj
ston Of Indiana and a group of guests.
Speeches at Fair Grounds.
The first set speech by the President
was arranged to be delivered before
good roads meeting at the state fair
grounds following the automobile pa
rade.
Another speech TO group of farmers
was to follow almost Immediately. At
both meetings the President planned TO
speak extemporaneo eously. After the sec
ond speech he was to hurry TO his pri-
yate car to begin his trip back to Long
Branch. n. J.
The President was cheered by large
crowds this morning at several towns
in Ohio and Indiana on the way here.
He appeared first at Dayton. ONO
When urged to speak at Richmond,
Ind, he said:
Il am not making speeches. but it is
mighty fine to see you. 1t makes my
heart warm to have you come out and
greet me this way.
Seeing that most of the crowd were
workingmen, Mr.. Wilson added: Il am
a Woodworking man myself.
Train Backs Into Crowd.
The train to which the Presidents
car was attached backed into a crowd
at Richmond and several persons near
" were caught under the Presidents
car.
John O. Slye, a secret service man,
pulled one woman out of the way just
in time.
AT Greenfield, Ind, 4 band came hur-
rying down a street just as the Presi-
dents train pulled out. 1t did not have
time to play Mr.. Wilson shook hands
with people as rapidly possible and
waved to them as the train left.
The President made the trip on q
private car attached to a regular train.
With him were Mrs. Wilson, Secretary
Tumulty and DR.. Cary T. Grayson, the
White House physician
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Latest Rumanian Report.

The latest Rumanian statement FOL
lows
Western front: The enemy is at
tacking on the whole front. We re-
pulsed, with sanguinary losses, an
enemy attack at Caineni pass, and on
the heights east and west Of this local
ity there were artillery dueis. We m 1de
some progress in the heights east OF
the jul valley. West of jul valley We
stopped an enemy attack coming from
the flank on the camp of Meagui. On
the Orsova front there We're artillery
duels We easily repu,sed an enemy
attack at Osancy in the Temes valley
Our troops are holding the positions
north of Predal, at Moccia and north
east OF Guivale."
Evening star., 1916-10-12
More Arrests Last Year.

During the last fiscal year there has
been an increase in the number of per-
sons arrested One thousand nine hun
d-ed and sixty-nine cases were made for
felonies or serious crimes as compared
with 1859 in 1915. There were twenty
four murders committed. For twenty
three OF these crimes arrests were made.
In the other case an arrest was ma
but the grand jury did not consider the
evidence sufficient. The total number of
arrests for all offenses was 3s,277 against
3.,219 in 1915.
An encouraging increase in the per-
centage of convictions IS recorded
showing, according to the report, that
the police are using greater care in get
ting evidence and are not making arrests
except when they have the best lnforma-
tion that the laws have been violated.
Property to the value of s33e.e61-34
was reported stolen. lost or mislald.
and of this amount s2o4,S46.3 was re-
covered. Property to The value OF
$5.410.34, which had been. stolen in
other jurisdictions, was also recovered.
AS to the enforcement of the gam
bling law in the District, Maj. Pullman
states. the work against the most dis
honest forms of gambling. handbook
making. has been somewhat retarded
by the delay in the presentation OF
cases in court In connection with the
Department of Justice sixty-seyen ar
rests were made of handbook makers.
II is stated. In only fifteen cases has
evidence been presented to the grand
Jury and indictments secured
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Seres Is Strongly Held.

Reporting the military operations in
Greek Macedonia, the British official
statement issued this afternoon says:
''Struman front-A mounted brigade.
in clearing the country up to the out
skirts OF Seres, found the town strong
ly held by the enemy.
"Doiran front-Further raids on en-
envy trenches were carried out Tues
day night. Two advanced posts were
driven in and some Bulgarian and Ger
man prisoners were taken"
Serbs Pierce Enemy Line.
VODENA. via Athens october 9, and
London. October u ayed).-North
of the villages Of SlivitZa and Dohro-
veni. southern Serbia, the Serbs have
pierced the Bulgarian second line of
defenses and captured SO prisoners
and eleven machine guns. They are
attacking the Chuke heights. whence
they will be able to dominate the in
trenched Palagonian plain. before Mo-
nastir.
Further northeast they are furiously
bombardinG the fortified mountain po-
sitions at Dobropolye. the first step to-
ward the capture of vetrenik, which.
with Kaimakca;an. constitutes the
gateway to Serbian Maccedonia-