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The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
JEWS CONSIDER PLANS
To FINANCE WAR LOANS
Will Try to Raise Sum for Relief
After War.

OBy the Isternsttensl Gewr seryiee-l
New York. Nov. N-Three plans are
now being considered BY American Jews
10 raise large sums to loan to Jews in
the war zone for their financial and busi-
ness rehabilitation at the close of the
war
In addition to the plan for a vast free
loan, secured only by the honor of the
race" announced by Rabbi Judah l.
Masnes. two additional plans were dis
closed today.
1t is proposed to borrow o.Ooo. 900. Sc
cured by the church, charity and insti-
tutional property. This money is to be
placed at the disposal of the commission
OF American bankers. to be loaned at in
terest to rebuild Jewish business in Eu-
rope.
A second loan Of So 900 to promote
the recolonization of Palestine by Jews
from Russia, is also under consideration.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
MISS SADIE LAWN GOVERNOR,

Madison Wis, Nov. B-There may be
certain uniformed persons in this coun-
try who are under the impression that
Emanuel L. Philip Is governor of Wis
consin.
To correct this erroneous idea there is
herewith presented Miss Sadie LAWN. ~.
petite and pretty. She has been the gov
ernor Of Wisconsin for the last week.
Mr.. Philip Is up North somewhere
hunting ducks. and Secretary Lawrence
Whittet is with him. So Miss LAWN, who
ordinarily is correspondence secretary to
Gov. Philip. is holding down the job.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
.U-LINER READY
FOR new DASH
Deutschland Likely to Leave
Within Forty-eight Hours.
CBy the International New. service.

(By the international News serviceD
New London, Conn.,. Nov. 1s-The Ger
man submarine freiGhter Deutschland
probably will leave this port for Ger
many within the next forty-eight hours.
The damage caused to her bow by the
crash into the tug T. A Scott, Jr., has
been repaired almost fully. The work
will be completed soon.
The submarine was iibelled today by
the T. A. Scott Company for $1,000. Tho
case Is set for December 4, in Hartford.
Despite the fact the libel action acts as
writ Of attachment upon the subma-
rine, II will not affect her departure. Her
owners, It is understood, are already
taking steps to put up sufficient bonds to
cover the amount of the damages asked
and 50 release the undersea craft.
The papers were filed In the United
States District Court In New Haven to-
day. At the time of filing them. F. N.
Murphy, counsel OF the Scott company,
deposited $50 to cover the cost of imme-
diate service.
This case covers the actual loss sus-
tanned in the sinking of the tugboat. 1t
was learned today that the relatives Of
the widows and orphans Of the tugboat's
crew are also about to institute libel pro-
ceedings against the Deutschland. They
have taken legal advice and have been
Informed that under admiralty law they
may obtain writs Of attachment.
The papers in the Scott case were serv-
ed on Capt. Koenig by Deputy United
States Marshal Timothy z. Hawley. who
came here from Hartford. In libel pro-
ceedings 1t Is customary for the marshal
to nail the papers to the mast Owing to
the peculiar structure of the Deutsch-
land this was found TO be impossible,
and service was made direct on her cap
tain
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Mine ACCIDENT KILLS
SECRETARY'S BROTHER
No Details Received of Tragedy at St.
Benedict, Pa.

Secretary of Labor W. B. Wilson left
Washington last night for st. Benedict,
"a. In response to a telegram received
yesterday afternoon, saying his brother,
Joseph B. Wilson. a miner of ST. Bene.
dict, had been killed. No details were
given.
Secretary Wilson was accompanied by
his daughter. Miss Maud Wilson, and his
son, Joseph Wilson They left Washing
ton at 10 o'clock.
The brother leaves a wife and five
daughters. 1t was stated at the Wilson
residence on Wyoming avenue last night
that the body would probably be taken to
Blossburg, Pa, where the Wilson home
stead is located and where many of the
dead mans ancestors are buried.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
BEAR DIMES ON STOLEN PIG.

Greenwich, Conn, Nov. ia lOO-pound
pig belonging to the r. A. Elliott estate
in Banksville, was found a quarter Of a
mile from its pen yesterday morning. half
devoured. 1t is believed likely that the
young bear which recently escaped from
Cyril Crimmins' property at Norton, is
responsible.
Mr.. Elliott came to Greenwich and pur-
chased a large fox trap, which will be set
for Bruin. Posses of farmers are hunting
the pig-killer. Yesterday the bear was
seen on Commodore E. c. Benedict's es-
tate,
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
WHISPERS MAY DISRUPT BOARD

Chicago, Nov. 1S-Whiskers-luxurian
reddish-gray, and bristling-threaten to
disrupt the newly-elected sanitary district
board Of Chicago.
The hirsute display adorns the face OF
Charles G. Serget, president-elect Trus-
tees Clark and Paulln complain that Ser
get, who seeks to force upon the boarI
his program Of what it shall do, wears
his whiskers too truculently. They de-
clare that he runs his fingers through
the foliage, causing it to stick out bellig-
erently. after which he thunders, Gentle
men, what you say isn't law"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
GERMANY'S Progress
DENIED At BUCHAREST
All Forces Claim Advances Durins
Days Battling.
CBy the International News Service.

(By the International News Service \
London, Nov. S.-Further headway by
Gen. Won FaIkenhayn's army in the
Transylvania passes was announced by
the Berlin war office today. The claim
Is disputed officially by Bucharest, which
asserts In today's bulletin that the Ru-
manians on their part have made .-con-
siderable progress in the region of
Dragoslayele. -.
re- Tonight metal German statement says
German troops have made good prog,
ress'' west of the waIlachei. The after
noon report said all Rumanian attempts
to push back Falkenhayn's front to the
northeast of Campolung, seventy-one
miles from Bucharest. were unsuccessful
and that further progress was made by
the Teutons in the Ait and jul valleys,
in the wooded Carpathians
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
TO DISCUSS DEpoRrATToEs.

Berlin (via Sayville wireless), Nov. Is
The FIRST conference between Joseph C.
Grew, Of the United States Embassy,
and Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg.
relative TO the deportation Of Belgian
workmen, probably viii take place on
Monday.
representative OF the Belgian government,
has formally requested the Interview. He
has already conferred with officials Of the
foreign ONCE and received copies of Bel
sian orders from them.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
ALLIES BATTER
MONASTIR Gates
Fall Of City Merely a Matter
Of Days.
By the international New. Service

(By the international News seryiee.)
London, Nov. 1S.-The Franeo-serbian
forces forming the rinsht wing of the al
lied Macedonian army continues to bat
ter its way forward in the direction of
Monastir. chief Bulgarian stronghold and
base, and though the initial momentum Of
the onrush seems to be spent. even the
most conservative military observers here
adhere to their prediction of three days
ago. that the fall OF the city is a matter
Of days.
New headway for the French and Serbs
were reported by King Peters war ONCE
tonight.
The Serbs, in a brilliant stormins at
tack, took Hill 1872. throwing the de-
tenders back in disorder, while the
French took a foothoId in the fortified
village Of Kanera, five miles south of
Monastir.
Heavy losses were inflicted upon the
Bulgars and Germans After the loss of
Hill l22, the Bulgarians' retreat turned
into a wild flight. in which enormous
quantities of material were left behind.
Berlin this afternoon gave a different
"fhcial version of the fighting south Of
Monastir and at the same time furnished
story of the bravery OF a commanding
general which rivals any OF the present
war. Infantry Gen. Otto Won Buelow. the
report says, 'in the center OF the fight.
at the head of the German Rifles" in
spiTed his men to recapture a mountain
peak lost to the Serbs on Wednesday,
northeast of Chegel.
His Majesty. the Emperor" continues
the German war Office statement, has
n N0ff ffNNer2 WNAh l.
appointing the general chief of the rifle
battalion"
The troops were Pomeranian infantry
men.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
MISS RANKIN TRICKED.

Missoula, Mont. Nov. 1S-The first pic
lures of Jeanette Rankin, Congress
woman-elect from Montana, were OBJ
tanned yesterday after she had been be-
sieged for more than three days by re-
porters and camera men.
Miss Rankin had refused to give out
any interviews or have her picture taken
since the election, but the photographer
induced the president of the University
OF Montana to invite the Congresswoman
to speak to the students on the campus.
Miss Rankin consented to make the ad-
dress, which was the first she has made
since election, and while she was address,
ing more than 400 students the camera
man was busy with the crank
Miss Rankin is a graduate Of the Uni
versity of Montana.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
SAYS HUSBAND DUPED HER.

Mineola, Long Island, Nov. 1s.-An &C
ton for annulment OF her marriage on
the ground Of fraud was brought bys Mrs.
Emma Seman Pouget, of Mineola, against
Joseph Alphonse Pouget, Of Cape Haytien,
Hayti.
Mrs. Pouget, on the stand, said that
her husband told her that he was a
Frenchman and q millionaire, but tina.
after she had lived with him for q year
she discovered her mistake and that he
was a native Haytian. She at once left
him, she said, and came back to this
country.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
FARM IMPLEMENTS TO SOAR.

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-Farm implements of
all kinds are to cost more, some of them
as much as 80 per cent, according to an
nouncement today by the International
Harvester Company.
Machinery has advanced more than Is
per cent, and twine will be between IS
and 10 per cent higher next spring.
Incidentally, farm machinery makers,
in session here. are discussing the mat
ter In executive session. They are said
to have decided that cash will be requir-
ed from farmers and longtime credits
and installment purchases-the present
practices-are to be abolished
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
SHE KILLS DOG; MEN WATCH.

Norristown. Nov. 1S-By killing a mad
dog in front of her home in Spring Mill
yesterday, Mrs. Laurence Ferdinand
made herself the heroine of the village.
The animal came toward her. but in
stead Of retreating, as she was urged to
do by men who were afraid to attack
the animal she went at IL with a broom
handle. stunning il, with a blow, and
finished II with a shovel while the men
applauded her from a safe distance
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
PRIZE DOG SAVES MASTER.

bridgeport Conn, Nov. &-Jsmes z.
Hair. widely known In this country and
Canada as a dog expert, probably was
saved from death by one Of his prize
pets when the automobile he was crank
ing shot forward and pinned him against
the wall of the garage.
The barking Of the dog brought neigh
bors, who found DR.. Hair unconscious. He
was severely bruised In the abdomen, but
Is expected to recover. Apparently he had
thought the engine neutral and had start
ed Il without setting the brakes.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
NEW TELEGRAPH COMPANY,

st. Paul, Mimi. Nov. 1S.-That a biz
telegraph company is to be organized in
the northwest to compete with the West
ern Union and Postal in the railroad field
was announced today by Louis w. Hill.
president Of the Great Northern.
The Western railroads are combinina
to form a corporation to control 4S,OG(
miles of telegraph lines" he said. only
tentative arrangements have been made
thus far. The new company will enable
the railroads to use their own wires and
men and handle railroad business at ac-
tual cost"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
PEACE RUMoRs RENEWED.

Geneva Nov. ia report was current
In semi-official circles today that several
neural European nations are in touch
with the United States and that peace
reports, which have been circulated for
some time, may soon take definite
shape"
1t Is said that IL the neutrals reach an
understanding the belligerent powers
will be asked to send delegates to a peace
parley.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
RAID COLD STORAGE HOUSES.

Chicago, Nov. 18-Agents of the De-
partment of Justice swooped down upon
the offices of two of the largest cold
storage houses in Chicago today, seized
their books and records. and carried
them away for examination by the Unit
ed States District Attorneys office.
The records. 1t Is said, will be exam
ined for evidence In the investigation into
the high cost OF food here and later will
be taken before the Federal grand Jury
which meets here Monday and which at
once viii begin an inquiry into food
prices.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
FREIGHT EMBARGoEs LIFTED.

After a week of strenuous effort, the
freight congestion which has tied up the
two chief lines Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road system west Of Pittsburgh has
been 50 much relieved that yesterday
afternoon the embargoes which have been
in effect against freight from the entire
East, for all Western points reached
through Pittsburgh. were almost entirely
removed.
Restrictions stin apply against freight
for the Youngstown. Ohio, district, with
the exception OF coal, coke, ore, limestone,
doiomite. perishabie freight. foodstuffs
for human consumption and United States
government freight Otherwise, both the
Fort Wayne" and Panhandle" routes
the main Western stems OF the Penn
sylvania systenl-are now free.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
CHAOS RULES IN MEXICO,

Laredo, Tex. Nov. B-Twenty-five
American refugees reached here tonight
from Monterey. Saltillo. and other Mexi.
can points. They said conditions in
every part of Mexico were chaotic, espe-
cially In the Torreon. Santa Rosalia, and
Monterey districts.
They declared anarchy, murder, pillag-
ing, and mob violence prevailed without
any effort at restriction on the part of
either the de facto or Villa authorities.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
KITTEN CAUSE OF MURDER.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. IS John
Staunch. who pleaded guilty to the muir
der of Mrs. Susan Petram and left it
to the three judges of the county to
decide his fate. today testified that a
three-day spree" and a quarrel over a
kitten led to the murder.
The court is taking testimony to es-
tablish the degree Of guilt.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
U. S. DENIES g-BoAr WARNING

Secretary OF State Lansing yesterday
eategorically denied reports from Lon
don that "the German government has
received plain verbal warning tina,
President Wilson's patience was on the
verge Of exhaustion"
Secretary Lansing said this govern
ment had not sent to Berlin In any way.
either formally or Informally, any mec-
sage concerning submarine warfare that
contained any such warning
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
NO ATTACK ON U-LINER.

The Customs Service announced ves-
terday afternoon that Its investiRation
had revealed no foundation for the re-
port that q mysterious motor boat had
tried to ram the Deutschland Just before
It's coinsion with the tug T. A. Scott, jr.
So far as this Incident is concerned The
service stated, the Deutschland Is frea to
proceed on her return voyage.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
TO TRY LONG FLIGHT TODAY,

Chicago. Nov. 1s.-Ruth Law, aviatrix.
will leave Chicago for New York at 6
O'Clock tomorrow morning IN her Curtiss
biplane in an attempt to establish a
worlds record Of seven hours for the
flight.
The weather prediction for tomorrow is
mild" Miss Law made a trial f,,sh,
over Chicago today.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
LONDON NEWS LAUDs. WILSON.

London, Nov. 1S.-The reelection OF
President Wilson Is called ''The one indls-
putable gieam of light In the dark fu-
ture that lies before the world" In an
article printed in the Daily News today.
II was written by Alfred @. Gardiner,
editor Of the paper.
After predicting that the United States
will be the leading world power after the
war, Mr.. Gardiner continued:
I'VE rejoice In the election Of the
most sagacious statesman American poll
tics has thrown up since Lincoln"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
wARsHIPs SEEK U.BoAT.

Norfolk. Va, Nov. ls.-Allied warships
are today reported to be searching for q
German submarine which is believed 10
be cruising In the Atlantic 1t0 to ESQ
miles east Of the Delaware Capes.
Steamers arriving here today brought
WORD mat they had been asked by Brit
ish warships II any submarine had been
seen.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Feudist Shot From Ambush.

Lexington. KY. Nov. 1S-John spurioek.
survivor of many mountain feuds. was
killed tonight by men concealed In am
bush. The shooting took place at Quick
sand. Breathitt County. Bioodhounds win
take the traIl early tomorrow. Sherlffs
posses have gone 70 the scens from
Jackson.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
QnIck~.t ser,iee 10 n,l

Qnic6cst scrttce to Baltimore.
Every Hour on the Hour Baltimore
spd Ohio. $1.75 round trip. saturday,
ana sundays. 3l.so.--AAy.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Highland Falls. n. Y. Nov. 1S.-Neigh-
bors had a laugh with Robert Knapp. OF
Savilton village, near Highland Falls, be-
cause before daybreak he opened fire
with a shotgun and killed a calf on his
veranda in mistake for a burglar.
New Rochelle. y. Y. Nov. S-Peter Ley
endecker. a retired brewer OF Chicago.
died of cerebral hemorrhage at his resi-
dence on Mount Tom road, New Ro-
chelle. aged IS years.
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MINISTER'S son A MARINE
MARkSMAN.

Gilbert s. Livingstone, This County
Hits BuIls-Eye i'm Three Positions.
By hitting the 'bulls-eye" with un-
erring skill from the standing, kneel-
ing or sitting position, Gilbert S. Liv-
ingstone, OF this county, has qualified
as a marksman in the United States
Marine Corps, according to late ad-
vices from Washington. d. C..
This keen-eyed young man received
his preliminary instruction in gunnery
at the U. S. Marines Port Royal train
ing station, where the soldiers OF the
sea" are drilled for their duties ashore
and af1oat. When scarcely more than
a novice with the modern high-power-
ed rife, his splendid record at slow
and rapid firing gained for him this
coveted distinction. Hereafter he
will wear the badge of craftsmanship
and receive an increase of pay as a
result Of his success.
Gilbert, who is SON of the Reyer-
end Frank Gilbert, of Alesia, enlisted
in the United States Marine Corps at
it's Hagerstown recruiting station on
June az, 1916.
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UNIONTOWN,

Mr.. Solomon Myers has recently
had an Empire pipeless furnace put in
his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Cookson enter
tanned friends on Tuesday evening
Mr.. j. Edward FormWalt has pur-
chased passenger Cadillac auto
mobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Cookson in COM
pany with friends made an automo-
bile trip to Easton the past week.
Mrs. Mary Eckard, of Baltimore, is
visiting relatives here.
Mr. Joseph Dingle, of Waynesboro
is spending some time with friends
here.
Mrs. Leanna Zile, Mrs. Arthur Zile
and children, Mrs. Frank Hoffman and
daughter, of Winfield, were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Segafoose on Thurs
day.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Baughman, Mr.
and Mrs. H. B. Fogle and daughter at
tended the wedding of Rev. Harry
Baughman and Miss loretta Lillar,
which took place at Keyser, w. Va, on
Tuesday, October II. The groom's
father, Rev. G. w. Baughman, per-
formed the wedding ceremony.
Philip Fowler, wife and daughter,
Ethel, Mervin Powers and wife, Balti-
more, were Sunday guests Of Jesse F.
Billmyer, Esq, and wife.
Charles Eckard, of Meadow Branch,
visited his uncle, l.. F. Eckard, and
family on Sunday.
Dr. l. Kemp is having his house
wired for electric lights.
Roy H. Singer spent several days in
Washington last week.
Mrs. John Utermahlen and husband
have gone to housekeeping in the
former College Building in Union
Bridge Mr.. Utermahlen has a posi-
ton at the Cement plant.
The Sunday school convention in
Westminster and the Frederick fair
attracted a number of our people this
week.
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Lancaster, Pa, who visited S. H
Spangler and other trends in this
place, returned to their home, Mon
day.
A. w. Feeser, wife and daughter
Leah, entertained Miss Chenowith, OF
Hanover, and Miss Edna Matthias, OF
Litttlestown, Pa, over Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Ruth Matthias, Of Littlestown
Pa, visited Miss Alice Lppy at the
home of ]. r. Lippy in this place over
Saturday evening and Sunday. Miss
Sarah Willet, of Mount Pleasant, was
also entertained at dinner on Sunday
The best news that we heard in this
place for some time was that the
toll gates are taken off. We don't
need to pay any toll on this pike
Farmers are busy husking corn,
which is a good crop in this vicinity.
The weather had been very favor
able for husking corn and seeding. but
this Wednesday morning it is cold.
The ground was frozen.
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The Sunday school will hold an
oyster supper November Is, at Mrs.
Wesley Bonds. All are most cordially
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor and
daughters, Mildred and Hilda, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sprigle, of Chenille, Pa.
The Ladies' Aid Socity will meet at
Mrs. Claude Leight's, November 2. ALI
are welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shellman Cooper, of
Grace, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. Burk and family.
MIR. and Mrs. Raymond Reed, of
Trenton, N. j., motored here last week
and visited the formers aunt, Mrs.
Wesley Bond and family.
Mr.. Arthur Carr has accepted a po-
sition in Baltimore.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold
an oyster supper at Mrs. Elias
Fowble's, December 8. Don't forget
the date
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Beam, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Beam, MIR. and Mrs.
Elijah Blizzard motored to Gettysburg
on Sunday.
Miss Ethel Fowble spent the weeks
end with her cousins, Misses Edith
and Leathia Beam.
MISS Bessie Marshall, of Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. Carrie G. Raver.
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MT. AIRY.

The Mt. Airy High School was called
together by the faculty and a motion
was made that the school be organized
into two societies, the LongfelloW and
Emerson, each Of which meets every
other week. The officers of the Long
fellow Society are: President, Earl
MulliniX; vice-president, Annie War
then; secretary, Eader Belle Runkles;
treasurer, Parker Glover, literary di-
rector, Emma Selby; sergeant-at-arms,
Sophia Dorsey; pianist, Paul Mullinix.
The officers of the Emerson Society
are: President. Hazel Clary; vice
president, Sadie Monkey; secretary.
Margaret Mullinix; treasurer, George
Bowman; literary director, Paul Null
link; pianist, Elizabeth Jones.
The Longwell Literary Society met
last week and rendered the following
program:
Song, society; address, president;
essay, Madge Lewis; current events,
Jessie Selby, Mary Steiner and Ada
Franklin; recitation, Ivah Day; piano
solo, Myrtle Day; reading, Parker Glov-
er; editors report, Sophia Dorsey;
sporting news, Frank Conway, Mitch
ell Frain; jokes, Ruth Mullinix, Fay
Norwood, Eva Brashear; reading,
Sadie Gllsan; song, society.
The societies are divided according
to number and scholarship and they
are scheduled for debates during the
year which will arouse great enthusi-
asm Great rivalry is expected be-
tween the societies. The public is
cordially invited to all the meetings.
The two societies have subscribed
for the following magazines: Review
OF Reviews, American, COSMOPOLITAN,
Current Opinion, Everybody's, Coun-
try Gentleman, Saturday Evening
Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Boys and
Scientific American. The pupils are
given the privilege to read these mag
aZines.
The enrolment and attendance of the
grades on Sunday, Mr. aand Mrs. Rob-
Elizabeth Hood, teacher, enrolment
81, average attendance, 80; room 9,
MISS Anna Horn, teacher, enrolment,
80, attendance 80; room 8, Miss Rudy,
teacher, enrolment 80, attendance. "a :;
room 4, Miss Devilbiss. teacher, enroll
ment 2S, attendance 26; High School
enrolment is IS and attendance is Sc.
1t is very evident that the compuI-
sorry law is bringing more pupils into
our schools and keeping up the attend
ance.