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The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
RUSS HELD In CHECK
ALONG ENTIRE FRONT
CBy the International New. service1

'By the international News Service }
London, Oct. 5.-While Petrograd claims
successes at numerous points along a
line extending from the district west of
Lutsk in Volhynia to the Dneister N
Galicia- later statement from the Ber-
lin war office asserts that the Cars
troops have been held in check on the
entire front
The only place, this statement declares.
where the Russians were able to pene-
trate the German trenches was north of
Zubilno, in the Lutsk district, and here
they were subsequently elected by a
counter attack.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
SUBMARINE PURSUES
BIG LINER ADRIATIC
CBy the international

CBy the International News Seryteel
New York, Oct. 5.-Thrilling stories OF
a chase by a U-bOst were told by the Gt
passengers who arrived on the White
Star liner AdristIc today
For a whole hour, on the morning OF
the first day out from Liverpool, while
the big steamship was on the Irish coast.
the passengers stood ready at the life
boats, having been warned by four blasts
from the siren, the prearranEed danger
signal.
The Adriadc reeled into a new course
almost at a right angle TO the one she
had been following. Some Of the pas
sengers could see the low, long. dark
craft pursuing the liner.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
NO BORDER SETTLEMENT
UNTIL AFTER ELECTION

There will be no definite result Of the
present Mexican negotiations before elec-
ton. Also there will be no breaking OF
in the parleys prior to November 7.
Consequently neither Of the political
parties is to get any advantage. despite
the fact that the Democrats had been
hoping to point with pride" to definite
accomplishments and the Republicans had
desired to view with alarm withdrawal
Of Pershing's expedition.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
DR.. HUNT NEAR DEATH:
BRIDE AT HIS BEDSIDE

Early this morning DR.. Arthur L. Hunt.
medical inspector OF the District Health
Board, who recently was stricken with
infantile paralysis. was said to be near
death. His bride of two months was
at his bedside with experts Of the Public
Health Service. Since early yesterday
morning he had been slowly sinking.
DIR. Hunt is the second Washington
adult to be afflicted with the scourge
since June. He is believed to have con-
tracted the disease from some healthy
person who was a carrier of the germ.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
NEW MUNITIONS FOR
GERMANS ON SOMME
(By the InternntInnaI No.. g

(By the International News Serytce.)
London, Oct 5.-The Germans today de-
liVered numerous counter-attacks in
strength along a great part Of the front
north Of the Somme. Their artillery fire
also Is becoming heavy. new supplies of
ammunition apparently having been
brought up.
Despite their strenuous efforts, however,
the British and French lines tonight are
unchanged, except for some local ad-
vances made by the French in the Nor
val sector.
Here Foch's troops have pressed further
to the eastward, in the region of the
Peronne-B Bapaume high road.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
CHASING BOOKMAKERs
Chicago Police Have Secret SQUAD
out-widow Asserts Big Loss,

Chicago, Oct. 5-who Of Chicago's
police force are today members of the
new secret gambling squad no one knows
except Chief of Police Healy. And sew
eral hundred policemen are trembling in
rear OF what the threatened police shake
up may expose. Orders to spare no one
were given yesterday following sensa-
tional exposures of a wide-open ring OF
racing gamblers operating throughout
the nation, with headquarters in Chicago
A wealthy Chicago widow, who will not
reveal her identity, will today, through
her attorney, James E. Callahan. place
1900 In cancelled checks in the hands
Of Federal Judge Lands. She says these
checks represent payments to the racing
gamblers and that she lost $1,000 more
playing the horses on ."sure tips" from
the nationwide bookmaking syndicate
now being Investigated by Federal Of
dcers.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
LEHIGH DROPS HAZING.
Baseball Takes Place of Rough
Franks at Opening.

South Bethlehem, Pa, Oct. 5.-with an
enrolment of more than 300 new students
Of whom 2s4 were freshmen, LehiEh Uni
versity started its hfty-hrst year. The
total enrolment will foot up more than
$50.
By vote Of the student body there was
no hazing Of freshmen this year, other
than simple horseing" That is the an
nual ''tie-up' and banner rush have
been abolished and in their place the
sophs and freshies will paly a game of
baseball
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
EXPECTS GREECE TO WAR,
Paris Paper Believes Nation Soon
VIII Cast in Its Lot.

Paris. Oct. 5.-With the Serbians six
miles from Monastir and Roumania scor-
ing new successes, the Matin predicts a
change in the policy of King Constantine
Of Greece in favor Of the allies. The pa
per declares that the resignation of the
Kalogeropoulos cabinet is only the fore
runner of this change of front
The King is now satisfied, the paper
adds, that Germany Is unable to send
into the Balkans the 10000 men promised
and needed to retrieve the situation for
the central empires
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
SENATOR'S WIDOW KILLED.
Either Dives or Falls Into Wen at
Woodstock, Wa.

Winchester, Va, Oct 5.-Mrs. Emma
Belew Riddlebergers Il years old, widow
of United States Senator Harry H. Rid
dleberger, who represented Virginia in
Congress during the Reconstruction
period, ended her life yesterday by Jump
ing or falling into a well near the home
of her daughter, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Magruder,
at Woodstock, Va. She went there re-
Gently from Washington broken in health.
She was missing yesterday morning and
searchers found her slippers near the
well, the lid of which had been removed
Mrs. Riddleberger was found at the
bottom clad In nightgown-
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
SAVES $4,000 AT WAsHTUB.
NeEress Leaves Fortune to Church
and Children of EMPLOYERS.

Passaic, N. j., Oct 6.-Her church and
several children in families where she
had been employed were benefciaries in
the $4,000 estate left by Martha R. Cohen,
a colored washerwoman, whose estate Is
the largest ever left by 2 member Of her
race in Passaic County,
An inventory Of the estate was filed
yesterday by the executor. It repre-
sented the savings Of a lifetime earned
over the washtub. Mrs. Cohen was s2
years old. She had worked steadily until
only a few weeks before her death.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
CASE WON AFTER DEATH.
Nine Years Spent in VIII LItiEattor
One Principal DIED.

WilliamspOrt, Pa, Oct 5-LItEation
which has extended over nine years, dur
ing which one OF the principals has died.
was ended yesterday by a decision OF the
Supreme Court, which upheld a lower
court, directing Chester z. Albright. 3r.
and William Z. Albright both OF German
town, sons Of the late Chester Z. Al
bright 10 account TO the executors OF
their fathers estate for the business 81
the Albright Purse Company. which they
claimed TO be their own
The case was originated by the elder
Albright in equity against the two sons
to recover possession Of the mAnufsctur-
ing plant Albright died while the Ntira-
ton was pending, after the case had Eono
to the Supreme Court twice. He cut on
his sons without a cent In his will.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
RUSSIANS IN CAUCASUS
DEFEAT TURKISH ARMY

(By the international News service)
Petrograd. Oct. 6-The Russian Cau-
casus army has scored an important vic
tory over the Turks, the war office an
nounced today.
In conjunction with Russian naval
forces in the Black Sea, Muscovite troops
have forced the Ottomans back on a wide
front and occupied a fortified position in
the region of the Kara Burnu River The
Turkish losses were heavy. the statement
says.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
ZEPPELIN IN NORTH SEA.
Partly Submerged Airshfp, Guarded
by Vessels, Is Sighted.

London. Oct "a dispatch from Esb.
jerg. Denmark. this afternoon reports
that fishermen came upon a partly sub
merged Zeppelin in the North Sea. thirty
five miles on the Island of sylt, on Mon
day.
1t was being guarded by German de-
stroyers and other vessels.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
FIGHTS FOR HER GOWNS.
Mrs. whitney Warren Denies Gov
ernment's Right to Seine Them.

attorneys for Mrs. Charlotte A. War
rem, wife of Whitney Warren, architect
filed demurrer in the United States
District Court yesterday to the civil ac-
ton through which the government is
endeavoring to confiscate the gowns and
other personal effects brought in by Mrs.
Warren on the French liner EspaEne
on November 25, 1918. The government
contends the goods were improperly in
voiced.
Ever admitting that contention for the
sake Of argument Mrs. Warren's lawyers
assert in their demurrer the government
is still without rower to seize the gowns
as a matter of law.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
GRANDPA'S BEARD IN SOUP
Granddaughter Clips whiskerx and
Jury Says Good"

Pittsburgh, Oct 6-selma saylor was
accused before grand jury today of
assault and battery for cutting of half
Of her grandfather's beard. witnesses
testified that the granddaughter obiected
to seeing her grandfather's beard dang
ling in his soup.
After hearing the evidence the grand
Jurors dismissed the case and placed the
costs on the county.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
HOLD ALBANIAN STRIP.
Italians Occupying Coast stretch
Coveted by Greece,

Milan, Oct. 6-The territory held by the
Italians in Southern Albania extends from
the mouth of the voJussa, north of Va
Iona, to Santi Quaranta, a stretch of
about sixty miles along the coast and
about eighteen to twenty-five miles in
land.
This territory is eagerly coveted by
Greece, and was occupied by Greek troops
until they were compelled by Italy's pro-
test and the pressure of the allies to
withdraw.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
BABY COACH SPEED LIMITED
City Says PerambuIators Must Not
Exceed Three Miles an Horr

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct 5.-Mothers WIN
stop to gossip and then make a rush for
home, pushing their baby coaches AT a
speed dangerous to the lives and lirobs
Of pedestrians, must change their tac-
tics. So swift was the travel of moth
er-propeiled vehicles In Penbrook, a
council was appealed to.
Last night the council passed a traf-
nc ordinance which limits baby coaches
to three miles an hour and specifies that
they must be handled by adults
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

laurel Raees, 90 Cents Round Trtp
Special trains 1876 and I p- N H,e.k
days. Baltimore and Ohio until Oct "a
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

Reduced Fares for Voters.
Southern Railway. Consult agents.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

There isn't a want you can think Of
that can't be filed through the want
ads in The Herald. The little announce
ment that appears above is typical Of
scores of ads presenting solutions to
every day problems.
You can hire an auto, buy a used car,
rent room, secure a tenant, get help
get a job, borrow money or get most
anything by consulting The Herald's
classified coIumnA
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS,

PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING.
WALL PAPER, 10c, 15c, 25c AND SOC
paper, sc and 10c per piece; rooms
papered 81 up. Plastering and paint
ing Of all Kinds. LIE PREUx, so7 p
st. NV. Phone n. 4570.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

Berlin (by wireless to sayville. L.
l., Oct. 5.-A new play. "Chitra," by
Sir Rabindranath Tagore. British In
dian poet, who was awarded the Nobel
Prize for Literature in 1918, was pro-
duced at the Munich Theater for the
first time, says the Overseas News
Agency. and was we'll received by the
literary critics.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

TN MOST of the best homes of
Washington The HERALD is
read every mornins-read for
the news of the day and the store
news of the day.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

Winsted, Conn. pct. 5.-Hearing a
crash in the lower part of her home
and believing that burglars had en-
tered, Mrs. William Robinson, of Nor
folk, seized rife and investigated.
She discovered that a full grown par
fridge had flown through a window
glass. The bird was uninjured.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
Telegraph Tips

Detroit, Mich, Oct 5.-Frank Mcdonald
today confessed that he and his brother
wrecked Michigan Central train at
Bridgeport, Ontario. on the night of May
30, 1911. killing the fireman and engineer
and severely inJuring several others. He
was sent to Canada at once. waving ex-
tradition.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06

TODAfS best buying opportunities,
i presented in time for today's
buying. appear IN todays
Herald. Tomorrow's best shopping
offers viii appear in tomorrow's
Herald.
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soMANS TAKE BLAME IN
'''''' SUSSEX CASE; HONOR PLEDGE

although President Wilson referred 10 tbA
submarine policy of Germany having been
happily abandoned" the Cymric had been
sunk and attacks have been reported on
the Clan Lindsay and the French pas-
senger steamer Doukkala.
so far as England Is concerned, how
ever" the newspaper said, we can trust
In nothing but our own power IN dealing
with the submarine, and our own capacity
of keeping our merchant tonnage to the
amount necessary for life and industry
and the conduct of the war.
"our course is plain. It is to acltnowl-
edge the excellent Intentions and humane
efforts of the American President, but to
proceed as II the policy of February 4,
1915, was in full blast"
THE note is a highly skilful example
of diplomatic art" says the Morning Post.
Had President Wilson, before proceeding
to discuss the German proposals, demand.
ed that the conditions attached to them
should be withdrawn, he would have ere.
ated new difficulty; but the President,
with infinite tact accepts the PROPOSALS
and takes 1t for granted that the condi.
tions are not really attached to them at
ALL"
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REBUKES WITH DIGNITY,
FRENCH EDITORS OPINION

PARIS, May 10.--The American reply
to the German note on submarine war
fare is given marked prominence in all
the French papers the editorials and
headlines treating it as "a dignifed and
decisive rebuke," which accepts all Ger
many offers and declines to renew the
blockade issue with Great Britain.
The Journal des Debats, however, Is
somewhat critical on the prolonged note
writing"
''The language of the American note"
says the Temps, 'is as luminous as the
German note was obscure Berlin sought
equivocation. Washington answers with
precision. The United States limits itself
to saying: Thou shalt not kill. The blow
Is straight, direct, brutal.
mo one will be surprised who under
stands the sudden awakening of the
American policy. Patient research is al
ways the first American act, but when
bad faith becomes apparent a brief and
peremptory affirmation follows
whatever the future OF German-Amer-
lean relations may be, the response, dry
to the point Of contempt. now has an I'm
portant moral effect. 1t tightens the circle
of reprobatloh closing around Germany.
It adds another link to the chain of
humiliation Weighing upon her. 1t pro-
claims that tho attitude of the German
Empire makes impossible all contact be-
tween her and civilized people. 1t adds
another new page to the judicial record
of Pan-Germanism."
The Journal des Debats says that the
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WILSON NOTE DIPLOMATIC
Masterpiece, LONDON SAYS
LONDON, May 10.

Hls LONDON, May 10.
A masterwork of diplomatic straight
i1rwardness Is the English editorial opinion
en President Wilson's note to Berlin. 1t
pointed out that 1t leaves Germany no
hophole for pretending that America s
POSITION Is not as clear as crystal and that
ns continuance Of diplomatic relations
Doesn't depend on Germany's fulfilment
a her pledges.
he British blockade was, of course, ex-
Rcted, but the form in which it is put
aregarded as crushingly final.
IL is document at once skilful and
nm is ttr, Daily News comment on the
fleslds1ls reply.
.ae critical part OF President Wilson's
We however," says the News, sis the
Rdasal OF the condition. The President
LH%ges Germany with the naked alterna-
ase ol surrendering the submarine as an
sesctlve weapon or coming into collision
nEh the United States. The firm, even
.p5ppt shutting off OF this discussion
1sAe further communication from Ger
nAhy thereon almost impossible. 1t wJuld
tAHad.
There is tho further consideration
1al Gernany may decide to resume her
s.snaFine - campaign. and. If It fails,
- ~ .ae addition of the United States to
y sAnks o. her enemies as a reason for
.ass.ing defeat before a world In arms
s.sas sl'' her. At the best. this policy
~ ssa Eiye her startling success. At
sgtst i would give her an excuse
's..ss = ssAins for the peace she urgently
sl'es ny ~ westminster Gazette remarked last
- 80 mat the German concession agree
=. = Aeapt methods of submarine war
s y ne interests Of neutrals was not
80 ss;s'ioslnllty ly with President Wilson's de-
-. -. which required the abandonment of
iIsshs lne warfare against passenger and
vessels presumably of all
Il also pointed out that.
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ULTIMATUM NO. 2, REPLY
CHARACTERIZED IN ROME

ROME, May 10.-"Presdent Wilson's
reply is ultimatum No g." says the Glor-
male d'1talian. The proud, noble Arher-
lean answer upsets the insldious, tempor-
izing German tactics If scrupulous OBJ
servance of tho German promises Is lack
ing President Wilson will be obliged to
have recourse to n rupture. The tone Of
the note admits no doubts 1t is a threat
ening ultmatum against any sophistry."
The Tribuna says: THE decision of
President Wilson is justified and logical,
since Germany gave precise satisfaction
in the matter of one of the horns of the
Wilsonlan dilemma, while that part of
the note regarding Great Britain evidently
aims to satisfy the requirements of Ger
many's Internal policy"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-10
TyNRIC MAY BE OBSTACLE
IN U-BOAT CLEARING-UP
WASHINGTON. May L


sa..5 nv conflicting official and unof-
.t,i sdyices as TO the status of the
80 e---,,cs .torpedoed without warning by a
| |e'rnap submarine last Monday, the Ad-
1s-sssyation saw at least one obstacle in
~ vav Oh clearing up all details Of the
ssA,,srine issue. An official investigation
!, ,hs Cymric sinking has already been
adsred .
!. q pointed out that II the vessel was
,.ruls,ioned by the Admiralty she was
.nsiect 10 attack by German U-boats. II,
sawsver abe was merely chartered into
samlrajty service, it is pointed out a
question may well arise as to her classi-
scatior-whether merchantmen or vessel
~ war.
The cymric incident now looms as the
ana possbiity in the way to complete
statement Of submarine difficulties hang
nr fre between Germany and the United
states Germany may, of course take
e.e,ptior to the Presidents official ac-
knowledgment of the last German note
oohched In such terms as to place Ger
many unauestionably on parole-bdt this
i deemed unlikely in official German
crres here. 1t is believed no reply to
Ia Presidents communication Will be
tsnt
Il the Cyrnrlc cloud clears away the
N. natter to be disposed of will be the
pymsnt of indemnities to the families OF
Eniaaa victims The questions involv-
hg The Lusitania sinking have all been
lshsn care of with Germany's recent new
orders to U-boat commanders and assur-
inces OF future conduct. With the actual
payment Of the indemnities the Lusitania
saas one year old, will pass away.
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u.sHISGTON EXPECTS NO
ANSWER TO LATEST NOTE

..-,NGToN, May 1O.--The White
state Department and German
B.,, Bllss, sppear to be satisfied that the
Bupssss' srbmarlne issue Is closed, with
fsas...rtIon, of a settlement of damages
9, =. I,IsItania and other cases.
state Department has indicated
~ tbat It expects no answer from
deay on the Presidents acknowledge
o.,asaf' ~ n the German note.
~. =. asrnan Embassy feels that the
~. ~, ONCE will accept the American
lcIesn and that Herr Won Jagow will
dscslO", -ster the Presidents final COM
hnlpv ,ion TO the Chancellor, with the
rnns.,,on run'.ai,,S that It requires no answer.
tass',,il ~ ariv obstacle to such n course, the
,..sy lns vss Inferred, would De caused by
mOIic opinion.
NJ. Presidents note-or rather the
Inc ~ =, ,t,-was distinct disappointment
Ny y ~ ans in close touch with the EN-
Y " " they hoped that the note would
PIX, 'yssv.sed in a manner that would be
= ~. y" acceptable to the, Won Tirpitz ele-
Nsut - a., a.,,,.,
a.ss y that the German Government Is
i..,, Ie,s" - send to washington in the near
issr asa,, ! suegestion of arbitration of the
l.o,,ples ,Io,S underlying the entire subma-
,,ns question.
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BERLIN ANZEIGER CALLS
WILSON NOTE ACCEPTABLE
Ru cAR1 w. ACKERMAN

BERLIN, 1OPresdent Wilson's brief reply, accepting Ger
rejecting the Condition with
to England will acceptable to Germany the Lokal Anzeiger
stated
The that President Wilson laid too much
and
declared condition at ALL Germany merely
reseng the right change mind the United States did not
ceed in its negotiations with England
received said the Lokal
answ what expected
doubt the submarine dispute America would induce
England international
dom of decision in the event that America failed:
Germany willing wait and how President Wilson, who always
maintains his will address England His
intends communicate with England
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e'z''s nat this will clear up etatns en- ts and
ase sSr end will make possible anita an fSrt9 to
arzg ~ ~ the question Of indemri'y n ny ~ 80
.sIlsasrt .9eons q ,, who were injured or lost iost
~ AaelIt ssss II is understood that Coun. ,,,nt
sssorff plans soon to take a sne ls,,s sms
= Btfnsso,u Bas me state Department ana sue, q
~ @ F,Is sasIs for monetary set'iei''e"' "
~ pss'l 4 md all other claims s,,sox
alsania sa acceptance of the SUSSEX
danaDy,ts DSy,tered by this Government ito to
ssisfce orei owraisers contention that Ger.
fli1s ~ sost did not attack the Cnanne, an,H,,
"a l-pOs l-ps,sd a very favorble iampressiion
rlk'i ss,b Win Germany's position IN TINS ,
ist sane skepticism regarding hef
ss|ish ~ keep faith disappeared. II
sio9 I "a that IL Germany accepts the
shcT ne.u note 1t will prove, for the
Fssden. at least, that she Is acting
it, ee'ps s.,th with the United states.
i ~ .hs refuse TO accep- President
anld shs ,sst communication 1t will be
KIson &c indicating that Germany had
ttspieo Ia s In the first place of living
y ninay niena,yyp sbe promised and was merely
q 70 VIZ y sbeoloud her purpose with
t1ns cords and conditions,
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lomattc relations between the United
states and Germany may hasten peace,
since the mediation Of President wilson
is now possible, especially as, according
to confidential information available at
the Vatican, the Austrians and Germans
are disposed toward peace and even have
prepared important sacrifices.
The Pope is optimistic, and on this ao-
count is unsparing in his efforts toward
bringing about pourparlers, but is most
careful lest he unlntentlonaliy benefit one
group of belligerents to the detriment Of
the other. on this account he is not
assuming any Initiative toward peace, but
Is merely striving to facilitate direct pour.
parlers, IL American mediation fails.
Pope Benedict is seeking the co.opera.
tion Of President Wilson, with the object
OF eliminating the mutual distrust of the
belligerents, which is a stumbling block
TO peace