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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
Fahy-Smith.

At the seven O'Clock mass at
Holy Rosary church Tuesday morn
ing Miss Grace Fahy and Russell
Smith were united in marriage,
Rev Fr. John Ryan officiating.
Miss Fahy was attended by her
cousin, Miss Josephine Hancock
and the groom's attendant was his
cousin, Edgar McCann.
The bride wore a t'ie suit while
her attendant wore suit of green
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Anna Fahy and the grand daughter
of Mrs Frances Haear. She has
been a popular clerk in Sonnenbures
at Hannibal for some time She is
a charming young lady and
numbers her friends by her
acquaintance. The groom is the
son of Edward Smith of Quincy He
has a splendid position in Kansas
City where the young people will
reside.
The young couple departed on
No IL for a short visit with relatives
in Quincy, going that evening to
their hnmp in Kansas Civ
The Democrat extends best
wishes for a happy future.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Emmett Alexander and George
Turner left Sunday night for Ft
.AtChiSon Wisconsin. Mr.. Alexander
will bring back a number of fine
Holstein cows. Mr. Turner will
purchase a number of registered
Gernsey cows and with the splendid
Jersey COWS now owned by Turner
and Stn will run a dairy. They
expect to have about 20 cows and
will breed fine stock, There is
always a demand for good milk
AID thoroughbred stock.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
Make Assignment

Bristow & Lonemre have made
an assignment for the benefit of
their creditors Their assets are
about $500 aud liabilities about
$4500. They hope to be able to re-
sumo business again in a short
time. They are splendid workmen
and there are many who hope the y
will soon be in Il prosperous bu ST.
ness.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
Evans-Jackson.

Miss Willie Evans and Earl Jack.
son surprised their many friends by
going to the Methodist parsonage
Tuesday evening and being united
in marriage. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. c |. Hoy at
s O'Clock.
The bridal couple were attended
by Miss Emma Bell Jackson and
Everett Tuley.
The bride wore blue suit with
hat to match and her attendant
wore a green suit and hat.
The bride is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Evans.
The groom is the youngest son Of
Mrs Emma Jackson. Both young
people have spent their entire lives
in or near Monroe City where they
are well ana favorably known.
They are spending a few days
with bis brother in LAGRANGE.
They will be at home to their
friends on the Jackson farm north
OF this city.
The Democrat joins their many
friends in wishing them a happy
and successful future.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

A mass meeting of the democrats
Of Monroe Township will be at the
council room on Saturday after
noon at 2 O'Clock to elect delegates
to the county convention at Paris
Every Democrat should make il
his business to be present
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Zilpha Lasley, of near Hun
newell. was shopping in this city
Saturday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
When in Doubt try Monroe. The Best City on the Map

and His Devices" o." Text 2 Cor 211
and want 10 say that | have two
more gospel messages have no
time to throw away Oh any thing
else. kno~ thcr. are people 81 no
do not believe in a Personal Devil
but that doe not .uE &. "
thing, for Jesus believed in one.
and met him, conquered him in
every contest believe in per
sonal devil and am going to tell
you why | believe in a devil, for
| have met some Of his children
and met him myself, personally
There will be music by the ladies
quartette in the morning aud by
the male quartette at night. The
special music will be worth your
while to come out. The League
will meet at $50 in the place of
600, as it has been meeting and
the evening service will commence
at 7:30 | want to thank theipeople
from other churches for their pres
ence at the morning services. and
extend an invitation TO the public
to worship with US. CT. Hoy
FIRST BAPTIST
We are sorry that so many were
disappointed last Sunday because
we had no service, but we want
every one who can possibly do so
to come next Sunday We have our
Sunday School at 945 a IN. and we
should have $50 next Sunday. Let
every one come and if possible
bring some new scholar alone We
think our meeting house will look
mighty nice when Nr Jirman and
Mr. Hume get through with it. We
shall have our pre- hing services
at II a. m aud 7:3) p IN The B.
Y. P U will meet $50 p IN Mrs.
GhOlson will lead jh' meeting The
subject is The Causes of Failures
in Life" The Scripture lesson is
| Prov lO1-32 We niVe the Dublic
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Lucille Saunders was the
guest of homefolks at Lakenan from
Friday to Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mrs j | Thomas is spending
the week with her daughter in
Canton and son in Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Leslie Sanrders, of Lakenan, was
the guest of his mother Mrs. Harry
Saunders Monday and Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Alice Fitzpatrick, OF near
Indian Creek was Quincy visitor
Monday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Be photographed this year or
your birthday.
# Miss Belle johnson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denomin ations.
This Column Closes Promptly al
A. M. Each Wednesday,.
PRESBYTERIAN.

PRESBYTERIAN.
Regular services next Sunday at
IL a. m. and 7:30 p. N.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at COOP m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 1880.
The public cordially invited to
all services.
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. and at
7;30 pm.
Boys Club 6:l5 p. m.
At the morning service we will
extend the hand of welcome to all
who have been baptized as a result
of the meeting.
Mr.. H. D. Walker, of Macon will
sing for US next Sunday.
In as much as our meeting is
closed wish to express my appre-
citation to all who help with the
success Of our meeting from the
men who seated the people up to
those who by their special music
instrumental and vocal both in
our church and belonging TO other
churches and there were manv of
those belonging to other churches.
Then also to my own faithful choir
and organists and conductors You
have my sincestest thanks. Then
besides to those who complied
with my requests relating to social
functions | appreciate more than !
can tell you your abstenance You
have made first things first. |
may never know how many Of you
did this but there is one who does
know and before whom your con-
science is very clear Besides you
may never know yourself how great
an Influence Tor good your actiO n
has been. can only tell you how
mach appreciate it AMI commend
your urtlon 20 others in all the
years Of my ministry which are
before me
Bro. Sharpe dill US g d work
and Ar has been liD2raliy i?lrec!it-
ed Indeed your apprecil'ion Of
him is compliment to your own
deep spiritual insight For Spiritu-
al things as Paul tells rs are spirit
uaily dlSCerned
Let us nov take hold Of our work
with relcwed vlsor Let Us push
the Bible School We hal lSl last
Sunday Let us exceed ,hI' next
Sunday Don't fail ~ b. 4 the
service next Sunday
/ W Garnet AIcorn, Pastor
METHODIST
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mrs. Roy Mcfarland and son
Clyde were the guests of her parents
at Rensselaer, Monday,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Misses Doris and Frances Boone
OF Ely, were Monroe visitors Satur.
day morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Henderson
were Hannibal visitors Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mr.. Sam Smith. of near Lakenan
was q Monroe visitor Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Virginia Nolen who teaches
at Rensselaer, was the guest of home
folks Sunday and Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mrs e Cozad left Saturday after
noon for an extended visit with
her brother VIM Roasa at Elvaston
Ill.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
METHODIST

Last Sunday morninl vas m in.
Spirati0nal one to Us 2lO IN S. S
aud large congregation at the
morning worship, in flc', jas, bout
as larae as heard DR.. PAU Linn, The
male quartette gave rs an !nHpira-
tiOnal song, and then attempted
to show that our church stands for
something A man a>k me If |
was going to preach the GDSpal" and
will let about 400 answer that
question If ! did unt preach a
gospel sermon, then there are no
gospel sermons preached, ii the
gospel means Jesus Christ and His
Holy Word.
SUNDAY morning | expect to Use
this theme Why PRAYER Is Mo-
Answered" Sunday evenin1 | eX.
pect 10 use This theme The Davli
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mrs. NJ. Blackburn. of Lakenan
was shopping in this city Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Bernadette ODaniel was a
Hannibal visitor Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mrs J B Baum and children. of
Laddpni1, who have been the recent
guests of her sister Mrs. Tony
Wilson returned home Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

John Buckman was a Hannibal
visitor Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Lola Pierceall, Society Edi-
tor of the Democrat, spent from
Saturday ni4ht to Monday with
relatives and friends near Lake
nan and Shelbina
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09
SHORT LOCAL STORIES
Being a Lot of Interesting Items
You Probably Did Not Know.

Select Iow4 ccd oats for sale b,
Green & To0ley.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09


John Buckman was a Hannibal
visitor Saturday.
Miss Bernadette O'Daniel was a
Hannibal visitor Monday
Mr. Sam Smith, of near Lakenan,
was Monroe visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jasper Henderson
were Hannibal visitors Monday.
Mrs. NJ. Blackburn, of Lakenan
was shopping in this city Saturday.
Miss Zilpha Lasley, Of near Hun
newell. was shopping in this city
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Alice Fitzpatrick, of near
Indian Creek was a Quincy visitor
Monday afternoon.
Miss Lucille Saunders was the
guest of homefolks at Lakenan from
Friday to Sunday.
Misses Doris and Frances Boone
OF Ely, were Monroe visitors Satur.
day morning.
Mrs. Roy Mcfarland and son
Clyde were the guests of her parents
at Rensselaer, Monday
Miss Virginia Nolen who teaches
at Rensselaer, was the guest of home
folks Sunday and Monday,
Be photographed this year or
your birthday.
# Miss Belle johnson.
Mrs j | Thomas is spending
the week with her daughter in
Canton and son in Hannibal.
Leslie Sanrders, of Lakenan, was
the guest Of his mother Mrs Harry
Saunders Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs e Cozad left Saturday after
noon for an extended visit with
her brother VIM Roasa at Elvaston
ILL.,
Mrs J B Baum aud children. of
Laddpni1, who have been the recent
guests of her sister Mrs. Tony
Wilson returned home Saturday.
Miss Lola Pierceall, Society Edi-
tor of the Democrat, spent from
Saturday ni4ht to Monday with
relatives and friends near Lake
nan and Shelbina
Saturday Marca II we will put
on sale all the remainder OF r J. <
r and Hamilton Brown Shoes
Speclai for the dav ST so a pr
IiaGan Dry Goods Store.
Mrs Tom Buckman returned to
her home in Hannibal Monday She
was accompanied by Misses Jennie
and Lutte Cnrrlco and nephew
Edward Miles
Miss Hazel Pierceall returned
home Monday from a months visit
with her grandmother Mrs S A.
Melton and other relatives and
friends at Lakenan.
} Miss Myrtle Threlkeld who
teaches the Yaeger school and Miss
4 Margaret Adam of Indian Creek
were the guests of Miss Beulah
81 Simms Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs j. 7. Moore departed fo
Hale Mo, Tuesday after few day
visit wit h relatives here. She viii
after few days visit in Hale, 60 OF
4" Albuquerque N Mexico to jOiI
per husband who is there for the
benefit of his health. She wa
brmerly Miss Margaret Jones
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Mrs Tom Buckman returned to
her home in Hannibal Monday. She
was accompanied by Misses Jennie
and Lutte CnrrlcO and nephew
Edward Miles
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Saturday Marca II we will put
on sale all the remainder OF r J. <
r AMI Hamilton Brown Shoes
Special for the dav ST so a pr.
IiaGan Dry Goods Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-03-09

Miss Hazel Pierceall returned
home Monday from a months visit
with her grandmother Mrs. S A.
Melton and other relatives and
friends at Lakenan.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
Real Estate Transfers.

1871 Twentieth street northwest-Jesse l..
Heiskeli. surviving trustee TO Eiiwood o.
wagenhorst. lot 20. square 40. 81, 900 ELL
wood q. WaSonhorst conveys same property
10 Thornton Carusl, SO tstamps tls-. Thorn
ton Carusi conveys same property to Annie
q. Manchester. SO ,stsmps tls).
Sixteenth, street southeast. between c and d
Kite. lot 81, square 10t, SO
street northwest, between Thirtieth and
Thirty-nrst streets-Harry A. Hegarty ct
al, trustees. TO Newton A. Malone part
lots and &. square 100. 1880. Newton A.
Malone ct ux. conveys same property to
John J. OSeii. SO
Bealrs Alyenture-John W. Gross ct uX 10
,stamps 50 cents). Arthur n. Campbell
conveys same property 10 Enoch z. Colbert.
SO tstamps Sn.
Dent place northwest, between Thirty-third
and Thirty fourth streets-Winifred Bran
nan to Margaret H. Bradt. lots 23, "a, 225.
square 1878, SO stamps So.
III Princeton street northwest-I.ouis Becker
square 1855, Mt. Pleasant. SO tstamps 81.
,ss Gresham place northwest-Henry Schaefer
at uI. to Cornelius and Martha Robinson.
lot al. square ?ss7. MI Pleasant N0 stamps
50 eentr).
Ksiorama road near u street northwest
American Security and Trust Co., trustee.
10 Mary c. De Graffenried. part lot II.
Shoemaker ct ux. to same. lot IL, square
802 Beisir Heights, SO Stamps SD.
80 Eeigth street northeast-Cherles NJ. Cor.
son 10 Edwin end Theresa B. Brinkman. LOT
q. square sss SO tstamps sD.
10 A street southeast-Thomas q. IAnsden "a
James T. Owens and Ruby d. Owens, ioi
e. square 10. SO STAMPS $3.50.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District of Columbia
thundershowers today; cooler tonight;
tomorrow fair with moderate tempera-
ture; moderate south, shifting to west
winds.
For MARYLAND and acknowledgements
cooler tonight. Tomorrow fair, with
moderate temperature; moderate south
winds
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
GUARD RELIEF FE1E
PROVES BIG SUCCESS
Fairgrounds at Fourteenth St.
and Park Road Crowded on
Opening Night.

The lawn fete for the relief Of fami-
les of members Of the District National
Guard. which began last night. Is a
huge success so far.
The Fairgrounds at Fourteenth street
by the spectators Of the dances OF Miss
Madolin Smithson's pupils, and the cake
cream. and candy booths were kept in
q continual rush.
The feature OF the entertainment was
the classic dancing. Against a back ;
ground Of flags. and with Japanese Ian
terms vying with spotiights to iliur1fi-
nate them, seven little misses fave an
exhibition Of dancing that brought
round after round Of applause from the
The siris are Edna Tyler, LILA Smith
son, Frances Miller, Margaret Turner.
Beva Fish. Lenita Jennewine. and
Emma Morgenweck.
Music. was furnished by the Third In
fantry Band. conducted by Band Leader
Karl Schaefer. Among those who at
tended the function we're Brig. Gen. and
Mrs. william K. Harvey. Col. and Mrs.
Glendie b. Young, Lieut.. Col. and Mrs.
Anton %s., s So.ens Began wa. in chars. of
the fets. Mrs. win II. Chase and Miss
Juanita Chase were in charge Of the
candy table Mrs. Thomas Brown and
Mrs. Rush Rhees presided at the cake
table, and Mrs. Fred Rees. Mrs. Adams.
and Mrs Mcintyre had charge Of the
ice cream. A detail OF COMPANY r.
Third Infantry. from Camp Ordway.
helped serve the guests.
The fete Is TO be held tonight at the
same hour.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
GERMANS REOCCUPY
CAPTURED TRENCHES

PARIS. Sept. 2.-The Germans re-
occupied q few elements of trenches
captured by the French south OF Fs-
trees on August 81. In q very violent
counter-attack south Of the Somme last
night, II was officially announced today
The attack on the French lines fol-
lowed by q few hours a similar counter
attack on British positions north Of the
Somme. which resulted in a slight Ger
man gain. The purpose of these as
sauits. II 10 believed here. was to re-
lieve some OF the depression caused. In
Germany by the turn OF events In the
Balkans.
The Germans shelled French positions
tackled south OF the Somme. Their
leases we're very heavy. the war office
In the Champagne region the Russian
contingent landed a few months ago.
again defeated the Germans. dispersirg
q German reconnaissance south Of Ia
hure
The verdu sector was the scene of
heavy lighting last night Thiaumont
and the region surrounding II came un-
der heavy artillery fire. and the Ger
mans attacked the village of Fieury.
but were repulsed: West Of Pont,a-
Germans unsuccessfully attempted an
attack near Fay-en-Haye. but were
checked before they left their trenches.
LONDON, Sept. a-British troops last
night drove the Germans from the small
area they captured In Thursday's
heavy counter-attack northwest Of Del
Vile woods, II was OFFICIALLY announced
| today. ',,,-., ..,. 49, -.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
ALLIES LAND TROOPS
TOGARR|SON.ATHENS
Transports Arrive at Piraeus
Seaport Of Greek Capital,
London Hears.
CONTINUED from First Pager

Cohtinued from First PaRe.)
vanla and have withdrawn some rssi-
ments from Verdun.
Hermannstadt, former capital OF
Transylvania, and the towns Of sepsi- st.
Gyorergy. have been evacuated BY the
Austrians before the Roumanian ad-
vance, 1t was officially announced in q
statement from Vienna today.
Herfnannstadt, q city of $4,000 inhabi-
tants. lies twelve miles from the Rou-
manian frontier It IL well built and
has number Of fine public buildinrs
ana education institutians. II was a
strong fortress city In the Turkish wars
and was formerly the seat Of an extern
sive trade with the East. The evaoua-
ton OF Hermannstadt. together with the
evacuation of Kronstadt q few days
ago. gives the Roumanians possissions
of~t~o Of the principal cities Of Tran
sylvania; 1t indicates further that thu
Roumanians have penetrated the
famous Red Tower pass in their i'm In.
yasion OF Transylvania. The town OF
Sepsi-St. Gyorery lies sixteen miles
nc M6n OF Kronstadt.>
orsova. Herkules and Fuerdoe, the
enemy was repulsed in Thursdays
lighting" said the Austrian statement.
Inc foreign office today still lacked
confirmation Of reports Of King Com
stantine's abdication and was without
further advices regarding the progress
OF tho revolution in northern Greece. In
the absence OF official news, diplomat
here began to doubt the truth OF the
report that the Preek King had ouit
his throne, though his position In grow.
ing more and more uncomfortable.
The beginning Of an Italian offensive
In southern Albania, officially an
nounced at Rome, convinced military
critics today that the allies' grand Of
fensive In the Balkans IL about TO be.
gin: The landing of troops at Piraeus
Indicates the determination OF the allies
Gates the determine alton of the allies
to settle all problems in Greece quick
~ before marching northward against
the Germans and Bulgarians.
With Italy attacking in Albania, the
allies are now exerting pressure on the
central powers on six fronts. The Ital.
Ian movement In Albania will force the
retirement of the Bulgars from north.
western Greece IL It II carried easkwart
successfully until It threatens the Bull.
garian flank.
That the Roumanian declaration OF
war has caused a radical change II
Bulgaria's plan of strategy IL reported
In dispatches from Saloniki. Since Rou.
mania entered the war the Bulgars have
made no attempt to push further south.
ward into Greece, contenting themselves
with terrifying the lines already seized
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
ESQ SEEK LICENSES
TO RETAIL LIQUOR

Two hundred and eighty applications
Tor retail liquor licenses. twenty less
than tho number OF .barrooms authorized
by law, were on file when the offices Of
the Excise Board closed yesterday after
noon.
The number OF applications for whole
sale licenses is ninety-three.
The following new applications were
received:
Retaii-Frsnk p. Hall. 1000 Seventh
street southwest; p. Smyth. $40 First
street southwest; J. Schaldt. 1898 Wis
consin avenue northwest; J. o. Holmes,
2l6 Four and "A half street southwest; d.
II. Mccarthy. zoe l. street northwest; r.
Z. Albrecht, 219 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast; w. A. Egoif, 200 q street
northwest: Louise Gordon, 407 q street
northwest NJ. Roth. 40 II street north
east; Barbara Groener. 1109 r street
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
RUSS TAKE HEIGHTS
IN THE CARPATHIANS

PETROGRAD. Sent. 2-Russian troops
have captured q series Of heights In the
direction Of the Hungarian town OF
Koromexo In . resumption of heavy
fighting in the Carpathians, II WAS Of
ficially announced today.
The object OF the new Russian drive.
apparently, IL to prevent the diversion
Of Austro- German troops to the Rou-
manian frontier,
An official statement from the Aus
trian war office today, admitting slight
Withdrawals. said that the Russians at
tackled in strong force on the Halitz
front In the angle formed by the Dnies-
ter and Ziota Lipa rivers. Near Zborow.
on the river Stripa front. the Russians
also achieved some local successes. but
their offensive was stopped by a coun-
ter-attack.
All other Russian attacks were beaten
off, except at n few isolated places.
The Austro-Germ captured two Of
ficers and 4U7 men.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02

TIDE TABLES.
~. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey
! High tides. .l0:iS n. m, height 81
| HE p. m, height 81
Low tides. SIG a. M, height 90
: 5:13 p, m, height 90
SUN AND MOON TABLES.
Sun rose. g 80 a. m. sun sets. $50 p. m
Moon rises 1912 am. Noon sets.s:i5 p. m
Light automobile lamps at 100 p. m.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02

northeast: ~ p
whoiesaie-J. M. Trant, 200 n street
southwest; II. G. Tsibert, 1904 Twelfth
street southwest; J. Hebron. 900 Third
street southeast; n. J. Cuiiinane, i2o2
Water street southwest; M. Danhaki,
1868 C street southeast, and p. who'll
han. 1905 Sixth street southwest.
liquor licenses shall be fled not later
than September 1. Hearings on the APP
plications will be begun In October.
The Washington times., 1916-09-02
BULGAR DECLARATION
OF WAR CONFIRMED

BERLIN. Sept. 2.-Onicial conhrma-
ton of reports that Bulgaria has de-
clared war on Roumania was received
from Sofia today. The Bulgarian for
eign office handed the declaration OF
war to the Roumanian minister at 10
o'clock yesterday morning. and copies
OF the manifesto were posted in the
streets of Sofia