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The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

The ballroom was decorated with fiags
and bunting and the many bouquets re-
ceived by the bud. The fireplaces, were
banked with palms and ferns, and lat
ticework Of smilax formed q background
for the receiving line.
Mrs. Newton d. Baker, wife Of the
Secretary of War, assisted Mrs. Lukesh.
Mrs. Kutz and the debutante in receiv-
ing.
Mrs. Lukesh wore a handsome gown
OF white metal tissue, draped over tur-
quoise blue satin with the bodice and
shoulder straps formed OF soft folds OF
silver tulle. The debutante's frock was
OF white tulle, trimmed with tiny pink
rosebuds. She wore corssge bouquet
or pink roses and carried a white feather
fan. Mrs. Kutz was gowned in yellow
velvet and silver lace. Mrs. Baker wore
lovely gown OF hand-painted lavender
chiffon cloth combined with silver lace
The orchestra from the Engineer Band
played throughout the afternoon.
Mrs. George p. Mccain, Mrs. Mason NJ.
Patrick. Mrs. William L. Marshall, and
Mrs. H. M. Lord served ices and coffee
Mrs. Henry Jervey, Mrs. George p
Howell. Mrs. John N. Hodges. and Mrs.
James J. Loving presided at the tea
tables.
others assisting were Mrs. James q. b.
Lampert, Mrs. Tenny Ross, Mrs. Edwin
B. Babbitt, Mrs. McQuade, Mrs. McCand-
lish. Mrs. Milo Fox, Mrs. Henry Hol-
combe. Mrs. Joseph Earle. Mrs. c. B.
Miller. Mrs. r. U. Nicholas, Mrs. A. e.
Welcker. Mrs J. H. Rice, Miss Amy Ben
nett. Miss Amy Brooks. Miss Anne Hop
kins, Miss Dolores Crawford. Miss Reeves
Harris, Miss Nellie johnson, Miss Can.
dace Howard. Miss Mary veeder. Miss
Ruth White. Miss Cita White, Miss Mary
Littell. Miss Ruth Littell, Miss Frances
McIver. Miss Blanchard Scott, Miss Jear
Jervey, and Miss Clark
Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis, Of Chi.
cago, has Joined Senator Lewis, at the
shoreham. where they will live thi.
winter.
Signor c. e. Ella, Of Rome, has ar.
rived in Washington and has taken ar
apartment at the Shoreham for the sea.
son, as 1t is understood his mission here
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
ORDERS TWO BIG WARSHIPs
Secretary Daniels Signs "MaryIand''
and "west vfrEfniao Contracts.

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels and
Homer B. Ferguson. president Of the
Newport News Shipbuilding Company.
last night signed contracts for construc.
ton of the latest super-Dreadnoughts, tc
be called the Maryland" and the West
Virginia
The Navy Department announced that
within few days similar contracts would
be signed with the New York Shipbuild-
ing Company for the construction of two
other ships of the same type, to be
named the Colorado" and the Wash
ington."
The contracts signed today involve an
expenditure of 81, ,233 900 for each vessel.
When completely armed and armored,
the cost Of each will have been about
s2o. .ooo, ,ooO
All four ships will be electrically
driven
The new ships will be the first in the
world to mount 16-inch guns, each car
fying eight.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
Diplomats in Graves Case

With the kalser's permission. by wire
less, members Of the German Embassy
stan will appear in court today as wit
nesses against Karl Armgaard Graves,
self-styled international spy, when he is
arraigned for preliminary hearing on the
charge of attempting to extort 5000 from
Countess Won Bernstorff, wife OF the
German Amba ssadors
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
Potato Embargo Lifted.

Shipments Of potatoes from the
Dominion Of Canada certified by shippers
as sound as is commercially practicable
and to contain no more than 10 per cent.
of tubers showing traces Of disease will
be admitted at any port Of entry Of the
United States, instead Of at certain des-
ignated ports only, as in the past, under
an order amending the rules and regula-
tons Of the potato quarantine issued by
the Secretary Of Agriculture.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
REcIUsE Is FOUND DEAD.

Edward 7. Sweeney. a years old, 81 X
street northwest. was found dead In his
bed yesterday afternoon by his nephew.
Patrick o'Keefe. Coroner hewitt issued
certificate Of death from natural causes.
Sweeney had lived by himself for sew
eral years. A physician said he had evi-
IDENTIFY been dead two days or more. prob
ably from heart disease.
Funeral arrangements will be announced
later by relatives
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
HOT TEA BREAKS
A COLD-TRY THIS

Get q small package Of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks call
II, Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take a teaspoonful of the
tea. put a cup OF boiling water upon it,
pour through a sieve and drink a teacup
full at any time 1t is the most effective
way 70 break a cold and cure grip, as 1t
opens the pores. relieving congestion.
Also loosens the bowels. thus breaking a
cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely vegeta-
BILE, therefore harmless.-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
FATAL BURNING AN ACCIDENT

A coronePs jury in the case of Mrs.
Mabel E. Bates, who was burned to death
in her home in the Riggs apartment,
14oe Fifteenth street northwest, Monday
night, yesterday returned a verdict that
her death was due to accident.
Mrs. Bates clothes are said to have
caught fire from a candle she was using
IN her home. Henry F. Bates hotel
l@ploye took charge Of the body.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
Bring Out Your
Hidden Beauty

Beneath that soiled, discolored, faded
or aged complexion is one fair to look
upon. Mercolized wax will gradually,
gently absorb the devitalized surface skin,
revealing the youthfuny fresh. white and
beautiful skin underneath. Used by re-
fined women who prefer compexions Of
true naturalness. Mercolized wax in one
ounce package, with directions for use,
is sold by all druggists.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
Lansing Denies Resipnat;on,

Secretary Of State Lansing yesterday
denied that any designations from the
diplomatic service, other than those Of
DR.. Henry Van Dyke and Ministers
Thomson and Hornibrook have been sub
mftted
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06
FUNERALS.

Funeral services for Mark II. Hawkins,
who died Monday at Casualty Hospital
will be held from his late residence In
Landover, Nd. today at 3 o'clock.
Funeral services for Michael Lynch
who died Sunday. will be held today al
$50 o'clock from his late residence, 81 X
street northeast Interment will be made
in Mount olivet Cemetery.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Parker
who died Monday. will be held in Blad-
ensburg, Nd, today at o'clock
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

Luther Crawford. Of West Fairview,
Pa, born without hands. has been chosen
president Of the council of his home
town.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

12-pieee Parisian a fine
brush beveled glass
OF hne Partisan ivory handsomely
gift nothing could be SlS
generous 50 90 value ordinarily. pC.<O
3pieee Parfsian of
comb and mirror attractvely
case Admirably suited for
Partisan Ivory Comprising comb brush Go oo
PHrisian Ivory Manicure o.
Sh,yin~ -.
nve pieces OF use to gentleman, S m
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. William Astor Chandler.
Of New York, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Leishman. OF Wyckoff of New Jersey.
arrived at Washington yesterday and are
stopping at the Willard. Other arrivals
there include Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Dyer,
of Cleveland: Mrs. F. c. Huidekoper, of
Cambridge, Mass, and Mrs. Prescott
Huidekoper. of Romney, W. Va.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

Senator Thomas Taggart, Of Indiana
arrived yesterday for the session and
is at the Willard where Mrs. Taggart
and their daughters will join him later
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis, Of Chi
cago, has Joined Senator Lewis, at the
shoreham. where they will live This
winter.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-06

Miss Mary A. Cryder entertained about
fifty guests at a musical and tea yester-
day afternoon, at her residence in n
street. Miss Alice Hartman presid ed
at the tea table. which was decorated
with red berries and Christmas green's.
Miss Aline Kronheim sang and Miss Ma
rie Hansen, pianist, played.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
freshmen FEAST and
LISTEN TO SPEAKERS
Shamrock Club Strongly Opposes
Dry" Bill in Consress-Gaelic Or
carnations Honor ST. Patrick.

More than 100 sons of Erin gathered
around the festive board at the Metro
politan Hotel last night and in word and
song sounded the praise of old Ireland, In
COMMUNICATING st. Patrick's Day. II
was the occasion of the fifteenth annual
banquet of the Shamrock Club of Wash
ington.
The principal speakers were Represen-
tative Taggart, of Kansas; Simon Wolf
Representative Hilliard, of Colorado; Ed.
ward j. Hart, secretary of the excise
board, and Leo A. Rover. The club quar-
tet, composed of Messrs. Cantwell, Ash
ley, schell and Dougherty, and James J.
Nolan participated in the musical pro-
gram.
This resolution was adopted unsni-
mously: THE Shamrock Club, at its fif.
teenth annual banquet. hereby expresses
its opposition to any prohibition bill and
protests against the passage OF such leg
islation without first obtaining the views
of the residents of the District through
the referendum"
Masses were said at st. Patrick's, st
Dominic's and other Catholic churches
Yesterday morning. In the evening, men,
oers of Keane Council, knights of Co
lumbus, held an entertainment and dance
in the knights of Columbus Hail, and
the Ancient Order of Hibernians and
their auxiliaries and friends enjoyed
splendid program at National Rifles Hall
The Washington Rovers' Hurting Club
celebrated with a ball at Carroll Insti-
tute Hall,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
WHITE COMPANY "M0BILIzED. 3,
On Order from Army 1t Send. xs
Motor Trucks to Mexico

Cleveland, Ohio, March 1.-THE speed
with which American industries can be
moollized" to supply the sudden needs
OF the United States army was demon
suated yesterday when long distance
telephone call from the War Department
In Washington to the White Company re-
suited In the dispatch of a special trein-
load or White army escort trucks to the
Mexican border within twenty-four hours
after the order was placed.
This train is now speeding toward the
border under special orders and with full
right OF way. These twenty-eight trucks
will compose the first motor truck COM
pany OF the United States army, under
the command of Capt. Furlow Though
the ultimate destination of the trucks Is
unknown they will begin their active
service at FL Paso
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
ELKS HAVE OYSTER FEAST.
About 700 Attend st. Patrick's Day
Celebration.

The fourth st. Patrick's Day celebra-
ton. given by the Elks' Oyster Club last
night, was one of the most enjoyable az
fairs held in this city in honor of ire
lands patron saint, and in attendance
probably outnumbered any other affair
in the city, there being about 100 on
hand.
At the door to the club house souvenir
hats were given to all as they entered.
In the rathskeller oysters were served In
every conceivable style, fifty members of
the Elks acting as walters to their guests.
Music was furnished by an orchestra and
two members of the Gayety Theater and
one from the Cosmos furnished the rest
of the entertainment Afterwards dane
ing was enjoyed in the ballroom until
midnight.
The committee in charge was composed
OF c. F. Herman, chairman: H. II. Peter,
secretary; ]. A. Farrell. AL Huber Gus
Brahler, William Hass1ett and Herman
Richards.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
WILL AID ART STUDENTS.
BENEFIT TO BE Given at New Will
lard for Parfsians

To raise funds for art students in Paris
Impoverished by the war a lecture will
be given at the New Willard on the even
Ing Of March 30 under auspices Of the
National Society Of Fine Arts
The lecturer will be James Bar1es well
known as author war correspondent and
traveller. At the solicitation Of those in
charge, he will deliver his lecture on
Central Africa, giving a stirring account
OF his +Wo-mile journey across the Dark
Continent from coast to coast fIlustrs ted
with 1000 feet OF moving picture film
The following committee will have
charge OF the benefit: Edward c. Dean.
Mrs. H. X. Bush-Brown, Mrs Ward
Brown, J. Henri de Sobour. Miss Ellen
Day Hale, Miss Leila Meehlin and De-
Witt Clinton Poole
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
BILLY SUNDAY USHER
CHARGED WITH THEFT
Detectives Assert They Saw Lee R
Thompson Take Coins from
Collection Pans.

SPECIAL To Ihs Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Nd, March 17.-CoRsterna-
ton was thrown into the Billy sunday
camp here today when it was learned
that Lee r. Thompson. churchman, ar
usher at the Tabernacle. had been taken
to police headquarters charged with steal
ing money from the collection pans.
Thompson had been suspected. and de-
tectiVes assert they saw him remove
coins from the pans before turning the
funds over to the committee. He was
questioned for three hours, after which.
1t Is said. he admitted his guilt. He was
released, however. as the Sunday organi-
ration said they did not care to prosecute
him
The total attendance at the tabernacle
TO date numbers $4,000 and the collections
SCI. DISCO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
POWDER BLAST INJURIES FIVE.
1000 Pounds of SmokeIess ExpIodes
Wreckfng Hercules Plant.

Kenvil. N. J., March 1.-THE explosion
Of about 1000 pounds of smokeless pow
der at the plant of the Hercules Powder
Company today injured five men, three
of them seriously, and wrecked a small
frame building used for blending pur-
poses
The men seriously injured are Peter
Melon, William Shawger and Michael
Brennan. They Were rushed to the
Dover General Hospital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
K. OF c. GIVE DANCE.
Fraternity Bowling League Mem.
bers Hold BENEFIT Entertainment

The Knights of Columbus Bowling
League held an Emerald dancing party
last night in the ballroom of the Eagles
Club, with aboutt15o couples present The
hall was appropriately decorated, and
during the intermission refreshments
were served and souvenirs given to the
ladies'.
The entertainment was given to pro-
vide funds for the entrance of the
Knights ten bowling teams in the At
lantic Coast Bowling Association tour
nament to be held in this city. beginning
April 3
The committee in charge of last night s
entertainment was composed of J. B.
Mccain, president: Albert w. Brand
secretary Cteam captain), and nine other
team captains-Paul Moore, S. Leo Nc
earthly, 7. Mertaugh, Tip O'Neil. John
Conroy. ]. H Mccarthy, J. Moriarity, W.
Howard and W. Walsh.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
HOLD ST. PATRICK DAY FETE.
CAxtst1aa EaAeavor Society Caves
Insepessins Entertainment.

fAs Young Peoples Christian Endeavor
socssty Of the First Presbyterian Church
held St Patrick's Day celebration in
the Sunday school room OF the church. in
John Marshan place. last night
Ina entertainers were W. H. Tonne,
sa1aphone solo. accompanied by Miss
ortfith; Miss Agnes suman, recitation;
Mr.. Barbour, recitation; Miss Marion
Arnold. vocal solo, The Rosary" and
Harry samueison. In limitations. Follow
ing the entertainment refreshments were
served The affair was under charge of
Wsfter Cossfns, president Of the society.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
ANOTHER GERMAN CLAIM.
Teuton Humanity League Declares
Kaiser Deposed sultan.

Amsterdam March 1.-THE Germans
in which II alleges that Germans were
responsible for deposing Abdul Hamld.
The document declares that the pretense
Of the Young Turks of inaugurating a
constitutional regime through the Otto
man empire was complete imposture
The German Humanity League, a sup
posed Socialist oganization, has been de-
nounced by the Socialist party OF Ger
many as a ficticious society formed by
agents Of the British consulate at The
Hague.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
CIVIL SERVICE WORKERS
JOIN LABOR FEDERATION
New Body Recognized as Union After
Members Swear Allegiance-Per-
manent Officers Not Named.

With the administering Of the oath OF
allegiance to the American Federation OF
Labor by 7. F. Flaherty, the Federal
Civil Service Employees last night be-
came recognized labor organization
The meeting was held in q. A. r. Hall.
the auditorium being taxed to its
capacity. The election of permanent Of
hcers was deferred until the next meeting.
A part of the constitution of the or
ganization was presented for approval by
the constitutional committee, composed OF
Dr. Llewelyn Jordan, Kenneth Clark, Mr..
Neumyern, Mrs. Harriet Hilton King
and Mrs. Jennie Monroe, and adopted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
NEW RIFLE CLUB FORMED.
Employe. of Smithsonian Instftu
tion and Branches Organize.

At a meeting yesterday afternoon en-
ployes of the Smithsonian Institution and
It. branches effected the organization OF
the Smithsonian Institution Rife Club,
The club has applied to the National
Rife Association OF America for a
charter, and expects TO affiliate with the
District Of Columbia Rife Association,
which includes several departmental
rife clubs.
Applications were received from seventy
employees Of the Institution.
The following officers were elected for
the wear: President, J. c. Crawford: vice
president, J. J. Dolan; secretary, E. L
Springer; executive officer, r. A
Jon.cher, and treasurer, c. w. Mitnan-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
- BABY LEFT IN HALLWAY.
seven-days-oId Girl Found by JAM.
tor of woodford Apartments.

A seven days-old white girl baby
was found in the hallway OF the
Woodford apartment house. 500 Third
street northwest, at 11:1O o'clock last
night by Arthur Webb, colored. the
janitor.
The infant was wrapped in an old
overcoat and when taken to the
Founding Hospital was found to be
in good physical condition. Doctors
expressed the belief that it would live
in spite of the hardships it had IN
dergone.
The police are making a rigid in
vestigation to find the parents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
FAXED FIRE ALARM
SCARES 200 GUESTS
Cordovas Residents, Some in Night
Clothes, Frightened Into Street.
Mrs. Boiling Resides Their.

TWO mischievous boys last night
threw 200 guests of the Cordova apart
ment house. at Twentieth and Florida
avenue northwest, into a panic by set
tins OF an automatic fire alarm. When
the electric gong sounded. men and
women. some in night attire, poured
from the doors in a fight for tn.
street.
Mrs. Sally w. Boiling, mother of
President Wilson's wife. resides in the
Cordova and it is understood that she
was in the building at the time OF
the fire scare.
AS the guests shivered in the cold
night air. the fremen OF Company No
made a thorough investigation. but
not sign of flames could be found.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
TUBANTIA TORPEDOED
WHILE AT MOORINGS
Lord Robert Cecil Declares Dutch Ship
Had All Lights Burning
When Sunk.

LONDON March 17.-Lord Robert Cecil.
minister OF blockade, in an interview
with the correspondent of the Interns-
tionai News Service today. declared there
was no doubt that the Dutch liner Tu.
oantia was torpedoed while at anchor.
All her lights were burning st the time
he said
LORD Robert said that British relations
with sweden were now smoother and that
oreat Britain was anxious to maintain
them on that basis.
phcial information from Germany and
from other sources" he said, shows that
the industrial. social and economic condi-
lions In Germany are rapidly becoming
very bad"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
MAY DOUBLE CADET CORPS.
Bill Provides for Regular Army
Men Becoming Oricers.

bill doubling the size of the cadet
corps at West Point was reported TO the
Senate yesterday by Chairman Chamber
lain, of the Committee on Military
Affairs. Immediate consideration was
asked for the bill. but II finally went over
because of a disagreement over the mat
ter OF requiring appointees to be resi-
dents of the Congressional district or
State from which appointed.
The bill also authorized cadets to be
named from the enlisted men of the regu-
lar army. The number now at West
Point is about go men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Honor Anti-Liquor Leaders

A memorial service for Mrs. L. N. NJ
Stevens ad Gen Neil Dow, who were
prominent in a battle against liquor
being wased by the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. was held at the
Church of the Reformation last evening
by the department of social meetings
and red letter days of that organization.
Among the speakers were Representative
c. H. Randall, Rev. John Wadman, OF
Honolulu; Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis and
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Perkins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Indians Cheer Carranza.

Mexico City, March 17.-Five hundred
Indians from Xochimilco marched through
the streets behind bands today in cele-
bration of the peaceful settlement OF the
threatened difficulties with the United
States. They carried banners praising
Carranza, to the cheers of the populace.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
King George Reviews Guards

London. March liking George Queen
Mary. Lord Kitchener and other famous
personages took part in the st. Patrick s
Day celebration today. The Irish Guards
were reviewed by the King. who after
ward conferred eight distinguished serv-
ice order medals on members of the regi-
ment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Monterey Postoffice Burns.

Laredo. Tex, March 17.-Fire of
unknown origin early today destroyed
the postoffice building at Monterey,
together with a large quantity of mail.
While the fire was raging the public
bath house in the center of the city.
another costly structure, was also de-
stroyed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
To Protest Sinking Of Tubantia

The Hague. March 17.-It was re-
ported today that the Dutch govern
ment will send a strong note of pro-
test to Berlin as a result OF the sink
ing of the Tubantis. 1t is said that
the minister of marine has become
convinced that the Tubantia was tor
pedoed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Delta Tau Alumni Entertained.

Members Of the Married Delta Tau
Delta Club held 500 card party last
night in the Gamma Eta chapter house
at 1910 NJ street northwest. Mesdames
James @. Shipley, D. c. Dyer and F. S.
Hemmick were the hostesses The
women's prizes were won by Miss Mari
first; Mrs. Brown, second, and Mrs. Buzz
Zsird, third. The mems prizes went to
Ralph Brown. first; Carl Butman. second,
and w w. Burrell third
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Wilson Signs Army Measure

President Wilson signed the joint reso-
luton of Congress authorizing him to re-
cruit the army to war strength, a short
time before the Cabinet meeting yester-
day morning. The order for recruiting
10000 new volunteers Immediately became
effective
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Will Relieve Freight Congestion

In an effort to relieve the freight con-
gestion in Eastern terminals, the Inter-
state Commerce Commission yesterday
afternoon ordered all carriers to file with
1t copies of their embargoes, or contem-
plated embargoes, and copies Of their
rules for the distribution of cars. The
commission announced that it will probe
the matter to the bottom in order to re-
lieve the congestion and remedy the Sc
rious car shortage in the West.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
French Chiefs Quarrel.

Berlin, March 17.-Gen. Gallienrs resig-
nation as minister of war in France is be-
lieved here to have been due to a reopen
ing of his quarrel with Gem Joffre. Gen.
Humbert. who was in command at Yer
dun when the Germans began their attack
there, was a personal friend OF Gallieni
He was removed by Joffre.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Regicide,s Attempt Thwarted.

London. March ia Rome dispatch
issued by the Wireless Press states that
a plot to blow up the Bulgarian royal
family at Sofia was revealed by the dis
covery of bombs beneath the palace.
Many arrests have been made, the mes
sage adds.