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The Washington times., 1916-09-11
ALLIES STRIKE BOTH
WINGS IN BALKANS
British Cross Struma Into BuI-
oaria, Where Hard Fighting
Is Reported.
CONTINUED from Page one.)


again In retreat toward the Danube,
abandoning a still more positions east and
southeast of the fortress Of Silistra, said
Budapest dispatches today.
In a little more than a week the COM
bined German and Bulgarian forces
have captured far more Roumanian
territorythan the allies have been able
to take Of German territory since the
beginning OF the war. Two Rouman-
Ian fortresses. Tutrakan and Silistra
have fallen to the invaders. The Rou-
manian and Russian prisoners now total
more than $1,000. Large captufes Of
guns has seriously affected the Rou-
manian artillery supply.
The capture of Silistra, Officially an
nounced yesterday afternoon, Is expec-
ted to cause the early withdrawal Of
the Russo -Roumanian forces still op-
eratlng near Dobric, in southeaste
Roumania. The force that occupied
Silistra Is advancing eastward while a
Bulgarian army continues to move
northward along the Black Sea coast
The enemy already is in a deep pocket
and an eastward advance of twenty
miles by the Germans will make his
withdrawal difficult.
Whether the German Bulgarian ad-
vance marks the beginning of a real
drive on Bucharest. newspaper critics
here confess they are unable to decide.
In some quarters IL Is believed the Ger
mans plan to drive the Russians and
Roumanians behind the Danube and
the Constanza railway and throw up
strong defensive lines to check a Russo
Roumanian march on Bulgaria.
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RECRUITING OFFICE
IS IN NEW QUARTERS
District Men Move to West Side
Of Ninth Street, Near D,
Northwest.

Recruiting offices Of the District Ma
t1onal Guard have been moved from
At Ninth street northwest to 4o2 Ninth
street northwest Installation Of equip
ment in the new quarters was com
pleted this morning.
Captain Bliss. in charge Of the sta
tion. Is much pleased at the new quar-
ters, which have a more comforta BILE
appearance.
Recruiting has been rather dull for
the past few days, coincident with mus
tertng out Of 15. 900 troops from the bor-
DER. Many Thought that no more con-
tingents were likely to be sent to the
border. and 1t is believed that has hin.
dered enlistments.
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TO CLOSE THEATER
IN PENSION OFFICE
Last Movie" For Relief Of Guards
men to be Shown Saturday.

The motion picture theater which has
been operated in the court Of the Pen
sion Office since the latter part If July
fer the benefit OF dependent families
of mepbcrs Of the District national
guard viii close Saturday. the 18TH
The performances will continue each
evening throughout the present week.
and an excellent program has been pro-
vided for the final weeks run.
The films. which are shown have been
donated by q number Of the exchanges
of the city. include Metropolitan, Para
mount. Fox. v. L. 8. E.. World. Mutual.
Kline. Pathe. General Washington, and
Unicorn film companies. The perform
ances have been under the direction of
e. j. Ayers. chief clerk Of the Interior
Department. assisted by D. Neumann
and other members of the Home Club.
The plan has been must /iccessful.
more than $500 already having Seen
raised in this way. the proceeds being
entirely net. and the money having been
distributed directed among needy fam
lilies of guardsmen.
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St. Patrick's Academy
Opens; 800 in Attendance

81. Patrick's Academy and Commercial
School opened for the season today with
an attendance OF 900 pupils. High mass
was celebrated At s:l5 o'clock by the Rev
Thomas ID. McGuigan. director of the
school. Mgr Russell gave an address
TO the pupils. In which he urged upon
them thetir heartiest cooperation with
the teachers to attain the igest results in
cir education. "
sisters OF tho Holy Cross, assisted
by lay teachers, are the instructors, The
Faculty. after careful ccnsidera ton OF
conditions. decided upon the safety of
opening the school. at this time
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LIKELY TO RECOVER
FROM AUTO SMASH
Theron Councillor Innocent Victim
in Accident, Says Brother.

Ply hysicians at Emergency Hospital
said this morning that Theron Coun-
ciior, nineteen years old, who had his
left foot cut off In an automobile ac-
cident at Seventh and d sire cts north
west Friday night. is improving. and
now has an excellent chance TO recover
Walter A. Keefer, who was driving
the automobile. gave bond in the sum
Of $500 in the Police Court today to
appear later for trial. He is accused
on three charges.
The trial was continued Indefinitely
pending the recovery of Councillor.
Young Councillor had not been drink
ing. and was In no wise responsible for
made today by his brother. J. A. Coun-
cilor.
Accounts Of the accident which have
appeared in the press" said Mr.. Coun-
cilor. have left the impression that
my brother was intoxicated at the time
Of rhe accident. l have made inquiries
Of the physicians who operated on him
at the hospital and they declare that
been drinking"
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DRANK CREOSOTE;
CONDITION SERIOUS
Washington Woman Swallows Poi.
son On Baltimore Street.

August Long. Of 1ll7 r street south
east, went TO Baltimore early this
morning to the bedside of his wife. Bes-
sic Long, who Is in a serious condition
In Mercy Hospital there, from the ef-
fects Of taking creosote, which she
drank on a Baltimore street yesterday.
In anote addressed to her sister, Mrs.
l.. T.. Bowers, of Baltimore. which the
police found in her handbag. Mrs. Long
said she could stand her suffering no
longer. and had preferred death to an
other operation.
II hope God will forgive me and
take me to heaven, where ! know my
darling baby is. Once more ask for
nmd ered 6cssns of oSe so @ush To s
Of you," read the conclusion of the
letter.
The woman, who was thirty-five years
old. had been in Ill health for some time
aud ib elieyed to have gone to Ba,ti-
sister. Mrs. r. j. Auer, and consult a
Baltimore physician.
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BELT MAY QUIT
MEXICO EMBASSY
Department Says Reduction In
Force Is Necessary.

John W. Belt, secretary Of the Ameri-
can embassy at Mexico City, has been
given thirty days leave OF absence.
and It is understood that at the end of
that period he Is to leave the State De-
partment service.
The explanation at the State Depart
ment Is that a reduction In the force
Of the Mexico City embassy 10 neces-
sary.
Mr.. Belt formerly was employed by
the Pan-American Union. He was sec
retary to Consul Silliman. when that
official was attached to General Car.
ranza, and later was on the stan OF
James Linn Rodgers when the latter
was sent as special agent to Mexico
City.
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TRAVEL AND MOVIES
NAVY ALLUREMENTS

Reading much like the prospectus
of. a school or college. a pamphlet
Just been issued by the Navy Depart
ment addressed to all young men OF
the country available for enlistment
In the navy. Telling in detail Of the
educational advantages afforded the
Jack tars. and devotinR considerable
space TO the enjoynents OF travel.
athletics, moving pictures, and q
steady job. the pamphlet mentions
sSery.hing sSryica connected nm with naval
The publication. entitled Enlist
ment. Pay. and Advancement In the
United States Navy" was prepared by
officers in the Bureau OF Navigation.
II shows how a young men entering
the navy may. In the course OF three
enlistments. rise from the rank n
apprentice seaman, at $3.50 a month
to that of warrant officer. at $4,000
a year and perQuisites.
The life OF sailor" says the
pamphlet and particularly the lite
Of man-of-war's = man. with it's ad-
ventures. ever changing scenes. new
countries, new people, following the
sea from port to port; from one ocean
strongly to the imagination of men
OF spirit. In the record OF the deeds
OF the men Of the United States navy.
from John Paul Jones to Admiral
tho highest inspirations; for our navy
both in time OF war and of peace has
played a great. honorable. and often
glorious part in the history of the
country.
The navy has been throughout it's
entire existence a service OF high ideals,
and its unbroken record of worthy
achievement Of duty we'll done. has been
due to the high standard set for Off
GERS and men in the beginning and
maintained ever since. This standar rd
was never higher than II 10 today. and
any young american who thinks Of
going into the navy may feel sure that
on enlisting. he will enter service In
which he may. and should. always fee!
a justifiable pride and OF which the
uniform is a badge OF honor.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Berlin Admits Loss of
West Front Trenches

BERLIN. Sept. 11.-Loss Of adi
vanced trenches to the British be-
tween Ginchy and Combles in a fuvi-
Gus battle was admitted by the war
office this afternoon.
Fighting for possession Of tho viii
lage of Ginchy continues.
South OF the Somme few houses
In the village of Berry have been re-
captured from the French.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
British Take Offensive
In Balkan Fighting

PARIS. Sept. l1.-British troops
have taken the offensive in the Bal
kans. II was officially announced here
today.
The British crossed the Struma river
at Orljax and attacked the Bulgarian
at Nivolgen and Karad JaQueil. Heavy
nEhting is going on.
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GERMANS LOSE IN
ATTACKS ON SOMME

PARIS. Sept. 1.-The Germans
launched Ave attacks against the
French lines south Of the Somme. be-
tween Berny and a point south Of
Chaulnes last night. using LIQUID nre.
The war onice announced that all
these attacks were checked by artil-
lery fire. the Germans losing heavily.
LONDON. Sept. 1.-Two German
counter-attacks last night against
the village OF Ginchy. captured by
Irish regiments Saturday. were driven
off. General HaiR reported today.
The Germans also attacked near
Mouauet farm, but were driven back.
Otherwise there were no important
operations on the Somme battlefront
Between Neuville-St. Vaast and the
La Bassee canal the British entered
enemy trenches at several points.
taking q number OF prisoners.
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The Rev. o. w. Triplett. pastor OF the
Second Baptist Church. was on his way
In his automobile to the Woodlawn Bap-
list Church yesterday afternoon. accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rothwell
and Mrs. Rector and her daughter. About
mile south Of the city they collided
with a small machine driven by Mrs.
Harry Miller. member of the Salvation
Army. OF Alexandria. Mrs. Rothwelfs
right arm was broken and the others
were badly shaken up. Mrs. Rothwell
was brought to her home in King street,
this city. where Or. M. d. DELANEY cared
for her injuries.
Mrs. Miller had In her car her dsush-
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ter. Hssei, six yesrs old, and her sister,
Mrs. Frank Todd, OF Marcosson. Pa.
Later in the afternoon a buggy lin
which Dominic Nardincccsd and his wife
were riding was badly smashed up In
collision with an automobile. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nardinocchi were both thrown out
Of their car1ags and she sustained scalp
owunds. which were dressed by Dr. r.
Marshall Jones. 2, o. k'.r 81. .
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Five delegates and five alternates will
be elected tonight by Alexandria Lodge
Of Elks to the annual convention of the
State Association in Norfolk next month.
OF which James w. Bales. Of this city. is
president.
Robert 4. Barrett spent Sunday at his
home here. He left for New York City
last night.
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Wooden Leg a Weapon.

NEW YORK, Sept. l.--Swinging
his wooden leg with a strong right
o.Se Ana .toodF COP sna ScsSsS ssS
TRAFFIC until the cop picked himself up
a second time and dived under the
weapon.
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Thomas sisson. Of III South Lee street.
was admitted to probate today. w. p.
arms yesterday that It was necessary ID
take him to the Aiexandria Hospital
The accident was caused BY the OVER
turning Of a cofYe pot on sasolsAs
stove,
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PATRIOTIC NIGHT" !.
FOR ALEXANDRIA
Various Bodies Asked to Attend
Big Meeting at Tent To.
morrow.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Sept. I1.--Tomor-
row night will be patriotic night" at
the revival tent on King street Various
patriotic societies have been invited.
More than 5000 were present last night.
Practically all the Protestant churches
In the city were closed last evening.
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w. 8. Nicklin, past great sachem Of
Virginia, Improved Order Of Red Men.
has gone to wildwood. N. j.. to attend
the Great Council Of the United States.
which convenes there today.
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District of Commbia
Maryland. and Virginia-Fair TODAY: To.
morrow overcast. and warmer; mod
crate east to southeast winds.
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Experience Has Taught

many ice cream dealers that they can
buy Extracts and Freezing Salt to
greatest advantage here. Fairest
prices. Quick delivery service.
Telephone Line. 90.
B, B. EARNSHAW & BRO.
wholesale Grosprs. 1lth 4 M SITS. SEE.
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No Clue Left by Car That Col.
Iided With Machine Of Wash.
ington Folk.
HEADED FOR BALTIMORE
Police Authorities Of Washing.
ton, Baltimore, and Prince
George County on Case.

Police authorities of Washington.
Baltimore. and Prince Georges county
united today In an effort to establish
the identity of the strange automo-
bile which crashed into the automo-
bile of Capt. a. j. Taylor, OF this
city, on the Washin q tom Baltimore
boulevard near Beltsville, Nd. last
night, seriously injuring the occu-
pants of the Taylor machiSe
. Leaving no clue as to their names
the occupants of the unknown auto
mobile drove hurriedly toward Bal
timore. following the colIiAion. 1t is
believed. however. that the machine
was somewhat damaged. and that in
5uries were sustained by one or more
or those who were in 1t.
Immediately after the accident was
reported to the police of this city. Ma
!or Pullman ordered an investigation.
IN whose Jurisdiction the accident oc-
CURED, was communicated with and
came to Washington today to interview
captain Taylor and others OF his party
IN condition to describe what took place.
The police Of Baltimore were also ask
ed to take hand In the investigation.
and are now at work trying to locate
the occupants OF the other automobile.
Headlight Glare the Cause.
According to Captain Taylor and his
wife, the accident was caused by the
glare which suddenly flashed forth
from the headlights Of the unknown au-
tomobile, binding Captain Taylor and
causing him to lose control Of his ma
chine. As a result the Taylor automo-
bile struck the other car a glancing
blow, was thrown against a telegraph
pole and overturned.
Miss Nellie Shoemaker. 6&O F. street
southwest one OF the occupants Of the
Taylor car. lies in an extremely critical
condition at the Emergency Hosital. and
may die. She sustained severe scalp
wounds and a fracture Of the left knee,
and Is still unconscious. Miss Shoemak-
er Is forty-two years old.
% Miss Anne Burke. 632 F street south
west. another victim Of the accident
though still in a precarious condition al
the Casualty Hospital, Is said by the
physicians attending her to be slightly
improved today.
Escape With Scratches.
Captain and Mrs. Taylor escaped with
slight scratches and a nervous shock.
The accident occurred while Captain
Taylor and his party were returning
from Baltimore. They were nearing a
sharp bend in the road near Beltsvills
when the other automobile. headed fol
Baltimore, says Captain Taylor swung
around the curve with its binding head.
lights. Miss Shoemaker and Miss Burke
were each rushed to the city In passing
automobiles and a third carried Captain
and Mrs. Taylor to their home, $50 +
street southwest.
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TEMPERATURES.
U. 8. Bureau.)

TIDE TABLES.
~. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey.)
High tides. 7:2l q. M, height 81.
I:4t p. m, height 81.
Low tides, l:26 a. m, height 03.
1:53 p. nl., height 0.3.
SUN AND MOON TABLES.
sun rose. Sun sets........,S:26
Moon rises sos pm. Moon sets 6:26 am.
Light automobile lamps at s:Ss .. m.
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(to be continued)
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1t but to change the plans, s2R Slr Walter uef,lly.
 Whitaker was looking very giurn. Did you ten Lord Anoa what had happenedy' he asked -No? I can't speak with absolute asSurAnCe. but I'm nearly certain we can't make any SC rious change unless we at1sr the geog. raphy of England"
 Another thing nnsst be saSd.- It was Rover who spoke ''1 talked free iy when that man was hess. tod something of the mii1eary plans of my government was permitted to say so much. But that Information would be worth many millions to our ene- mics. No. my friendA. SC 10 othsr way The man WbO came hero and h1s confederates must b. tAken end taken at once"
 Good Ged-' cfled "And Ve have not a rag of q clew."
 Besides" said Wh4ttaker, ''tAere is the post. By this tfms the nsws val be on its way"
 ''No." said the FrenchmAn. You do not understand the ways of tho spy
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\ Y ONSENSE1" said the gentle . man from the admiralty. N Sir Walter got up and left
 the room. while we looked
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tlemen whom I had described to Sir Walter. Not that he or any of his col- leagues thought that that would do much good.
 Heres the most 1 can make of it, . said. We have got to find place where there are several staircases down to the beach, one of which has thirty nine steps 1 think it's piece ss open coast with biggish cliffs some where between the wash and the chan nel. Also it's a place where full tide is at 1O:17 tomorrow night"
 Then an idea struck me "Is there no inspector of coast guards or some fellow like that who knows the east coast?''
 Whitaker said there was and that he lived in Clapham. He went off in a car to fetch him. and the rest of us sat about the little room and talked of anything that came into our heads. I lit a pipe and went over the whole thing again till my brain grew weary.
 About l fin the morning the coast guard man arrived He was fine old fellow with the look of a naval officer and was desperately respectful to the company. I left the war minister to cross examine him, for I felt he would think it cheek in me to talk
 We want you to tell us the places you know on the east coast where there are cliffs and where several sets of steps run down to the beach"
 He thought for bit What kind of steps do you mean, sir? There are plenty of places with roads cut down through the cliffs, and most roads have
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Oak Grove

Owing to illness in the family we have been unable to attend to our writing, but will try to do better in the future. A fine rain has fallen and every one frightened up at once. Fodder is about all gathered and fall blowing, sowing turnips, etc. is keeping us all busy. Charles Morphus and family are visiting relatives and friends on the mountain.
 Claude Smith, Sr., who has been ill of slow fever for some time is improving slowly.
 By some misunderstanding the new desks came single in- stead of double and it has been suggested that they be returned.
 Herman Rupert and family spent the week end visiting Mrs. Rupert's parents at Ozone.
 Mrs. Lee Warnock has been quite sick for some time. Rev. Isaac preached at Oak Grove September 3rd. He ey- poets to hold a series of meetings later on.
 The patrons of the star route are sorry to lose David Middle brook as mail carrier. He was so accommodating. The death of his twin children was cause of sorrow to us all. We offer our sympathy to the bereaved family.
 THE AMATEUR.
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Sir Arthur looked toward me. "ws mean regular staircases," saA
 He reflected a minute or two. "1 don't know that I can think of any. Wait second. There's place in Nor folk -- BrattleSham - beside golf course where there ere a couple of staircases to let the gentlemen Det . lost ball"
 That's not it, I said.
 Then there are plenty of marine parades. if that's what you mean. Every seaside resort has them"
 shook my head.
 Its got to be more retired than that" I said.
 Well, gentlemen, l can't think of anywhere else. Of ceusUD there's the Ruff''-
 Whats thatT' I asked.
 "The big chalk headland in Kent, close to Bradgate. It's got lot of villas on the top, and some 6 the houses have staircases down to a pri- vate beach. It's a very high toned sort of place, and the residents there like to keep by themselves"
 I tore open the tide tables and found Bnadgate High tide there was at fO.27 p. ID. on the 18th of June
 "We're on the scent at last?' cried sxcftedly How can I find out what is the tide at the RuffT'
 'I can tell you that sir" said the coast guard man. \ once was loaned house there in this very month, and used to go out at nf9Ak es sAe deep fore Bradgate." closed the book and looked around at the startled company
 If one of those staircases has thirty nine steps we have solved the mystery gentlemen" I said T want the loan of your car. Sir Walter, and map of the roads. If MT. MacG1llivray will spare me ten minutes 1 think we can prepare something for tomorrow"
 It was ridiculous in me to take charge of the business like this. but they didn't seem to mind and, after all, had been fin the show from the start Besides, I was used to rough jobs. and these eminent gentlemen were too clever not to see it.
 It was General Rover who gave me my commission.
 ''I for one." he said, "am content to leave the matter entirely in Mfr Han- nays hands"
 By half past I was tearing past the moonlit hedgerows of Kent with Mac Gillivray's best man on the seat be side me
 (tO be cOntinued)
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