New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 16, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1916. —TWELVE PAGES ESTABLISHED 1876. BOARD OF REVIEW 0.K’S MAYOR’S ACTION TUMULTY PROVES U. 3. HURRIED TO SAVE GASEMENT Charge Message to Britain Was Delayed Shown to Be : Without Foundation AMBASSADOR GETS EARLY REPLY T0 SENATE APPEAL Read Concedes That His Honor Has Right to Stop Exhibition Opposed to Public Welfare. Mayor G. A, Quigley today received the approval of the National Board of Review in stopping several weeks ago the motion picture, “Where Are My Children?” In a letter to His Honor, William D. McGuire, executive secre- tary of the National Board, says: “The whole philosophy of the Nation- al Board of Review in regard to mov- ing picture regulation is borne out by your decision in New Britain with reference to this particular picture, namely that the power resides in the mayor's office to prohibit the exhihi- tion of any picture which in his judg- ment is opposed to public welfare.” The letter further states that the National Board will be pleased to have one of its staff come to New Britain in case any liklihood that a moving picture censorship ordinance will be considered by the common council, with the idea of explaining just what the National Board has ac- complished in its eight years of exist- ence to censorship of pictures. Enclosed with the letter is & bulle- tin issued May 6 in reference to the action of the National Board of Re- view as related to the picture in ques- tion. Owing to a disagreement on the mora] value of the picture it was re- ferred to the board of appeal which viewed it at a special exhibition at the Globe theater in New York. It was also shown to a selected audience comprising members of civic and wel- fare bodies and on a vote taken 47 disapproved and 37 approved showing the picture to audiences composed of young people and children. Voting on the question whether the pictura was permissible for an audience com- posed of adults- 0 favored, the exhi- bition of the picture and 21 were op- posed of adults, 60 favored the exhi- might possess a moral and social value for certain audiences. GOVT. TO CONTINUE AID FOR NOROTON FEnvoy of Royal Government Reply From London, Stating Reso- lution Adopted in Washington Had Been Considered, But No Clemency Could Be Considered—Answers Ac- cusation of Victim’s Lawyer. Long Branch, N. J., Oct. 16.—A let- ter from Secretary Tumulty to Michael _Francis Doyle, attorney for Sir Roger Casement, containing a denial that | the American government was negli- gent In its effort to'save Sir Roger, was made public today. Mr. Tumulty replied to a letter from Mr, Doyle saying Mrs. Newman, Sir Roger's sister, had received information from “London that her brother’s life might have been spared had the resolution urging clemency passed by the United States senate, been forwarded to the [ British foreign office more promptly. Mr. Tumulty quoted a letter sent him by Frank L. Pork, acting secre- tary of state, when the Casement case . Wwas pending, as follows: Despatched at Once. “Tt can be said that the state de- partment discussed the Sir Roger Casement matter with the British am- \bassador on several occasions, in- formally, but in great detail, before the passage of the senate resolutions; that the senate resolution was pre- pared on Saturday and that the am- bassador at once conveyed the in- formation to the British government. “On Wednesday, the day before the execution, when the ambassador and Federal Authoritics Satisfied With Answers to Questions on Condi- tions at Soldiers’ Home. Hartford, Oct. 16.—Governor Hol- 1 were again discussing the subject, he showed me a cable from his gov- ernment stating that his government had considered the Casement case and the resolution of the senate and had come to the conclusion that in view of all the circumstances it could not grant clemency, “Particular stress was laid, as I re- call, by the British government on comb has received a communication from the federal government stating that answers to questions in relation to the maintenance of the Soldiers’ Home at Noroton are satisfactory and that the government will continue to contribute to the support of the home Some time since a communication was received from Washington rela- tive to the aid which was given out the fact that Irish prisoners in Ger- many, who refused to assist Case- ment, had been punished. The state- ments made in letters to Mrs. New- man that, had the resolution been presented in time, her brother’s life would have been spared, were utterly and entirely without foundation. You can state authoritatively that the am- bassador read me the actual mes- sage from his government stating the resolution had been considered, and that the conclusion had been reached that clemency could not be granted.” PROBE DEATH OF AGED MAN Harry M. Davis Killed By Blow From Hitching Post Snapped Off in Auto- mobile Accident. of the national treasury and ing aquestions concerning it. Some of those officially connected with the management of the hame feared the ‘Washington authorities were not satisfled with the conditions at the home and that there was a possibility that aid would be withdrawn. The government contributes in the neigh- borhood of $35,000 toward the main- tenance of the institution. Ten years ago the annual contribution from Washington was a little over $50,000. Since the recent investigation of the management of the home there have ben substantial improvments intro- duced and the inmates seem to be more contented. An effort will be made at the incoming session of the general assembly to obtain an appra- priation for the erection of a chapel that can be used as a meeting hall. ON THE SOMME FRONT French Claim to Have Penetrated German Positions on Road to Ba- Torrington, Oct. 16.—An inquest will be held by Coroher S. A. Herman into the death of Harry M. Davis, 72 years old, who was probably instantly killed in a peculiar manner Saturday night. Davis, who lives in West Torrington, visited the center of the town Saturday afternon and met Lewis Hart, a jitney driver, and a man named Bowman. The trio left a cafe between 6 and 7 o’clock and Hart offered to carry Davis home in his automobile. The trio climbed into the car and the trip was begun. On Migeon avenue a few min- utes after starting, the automobile struck a hitching post and broke it off, the broken section flying up and hitting Davis in the chest. Hart con- tinued to Davis’ home and with the help of Bowman, carried Davis into the house. Hart told the family Davis had fainted. Medical Examiner H. B. Hanchett was summoned. He sald Davis had probably been instantly killed when hit by the post An au- topsy held last night showed that death was due to a crushed chest. paume—Germans Attack British. Paris, Oct 1§ noon.—Continuing their attacks on the Somme front last night, the French penetrated German positions at Sailly-Saillisel and Sailli- sel, the war office announced today. They occupied houses on the edge of the road to Bapaume. The Germans made a violent counter attack, and the fighting is still in progress. London, Oct. 16, 12:33 p. m.—The Germans last night made a heavy at- tack on the newly won positions of the British in the vicinity of Schwab- en Redoubt, on the Somme front. The war office announced today that the Germans were repulsed with heavy loss. STRANGE DISEASE IN GERMANY. LAFAYETTE SAFEBY | TAINGNEW COURSE Atlantic Liner Warned of U-Boats in Mid-Ocean — MANY NOTABLES ABROAD Vanderbilts, Caruso, Munsey, McClure and Barrett Reach TLand—Captain | of Danish Ship Denies Being Chased by Submarine. New York, Oct. 16.—The French line steamer Larayette arived here early today from Bordeaux bringing among her passergers Mr. and Mrs. ‘William K. Vanderbilt, John Burrett, Enrico Caruso, Frank A. Munsey and S. S. McClure. Officers of the ship said they had received warning by wireless when in mid-ocean to look out for submarines near Nantucket. A new course was immediately set and the ship proached the American coast at point far southward of the route. No suspiclous craft sighteed, they said. l a usual were Not Chased By Submarine. New York, Oct. 16.—In message from the Danish steamship Hellig Olav, receiveod here taday b agents of the Scandinavian-American line steamship Fovicon its arrival stated that no submarine had been sighted during the voyage so far. H message, dated 8 a. m., Sunday, read: “Have not seen any submarine. Noth- ing true in the story.’ & Observers aboard the White Star line steamship Bovic, on the steam- ship Bovic, on the stesmer’s arival here Saturdny, reported they had seen the periscope of a submarine Friday rmorning when about 200 miles out and that the submarine was apparently in pursuit of the Hellig- Olav, eastward bound. Representatives of the Scan- dinavian-Americar line here sent a wireless message to Captain Holst of the Hellig Olay, advising him of the report and asking fer details. ALLIES LOSE 74 'PLANES and a wireless Twenty-one French Fifty-three British Shot Down During Septem- ber, Berlin Claims, Berlin, Oct. 16, (By wireless ot Say- ville).—Seventy-four hostile aero- planes of which twenty-one were French and fifty-three British, were shot down by the Germans during the month of September, acocrding to a | Jist compiled by the German military | authorities, says an Overseas News Agency statement today. ‘Among the French machines shot down, the statement continues, ‘“were nine Caudrons, eleven Nieuports and one Morane. Among the British were one Nieuport, one Bristol, threc Avros, seven Vickers and seven Mar- tinsydes and one Sopwith; eleven of type B E (Bsloit experimental); eleven of type F E (Farmen experl- mental); two Farman; one unknown. “Of twenty-three shattered or burned aeroplanes the names of the occupants could not be learned. The names of those in the others are given, together with full details re- garding the machines, in the German list. i “This publication,” adds the state- illustrative of the worth of the declaration recently made by Pre- mier Asquith in the house of common that the British aeroplanes had gained complete domination of the air. The entente powers never give precise, de- tailed reports regarding the they claim in aerial warfare.” s TRACES OF BLOOMERSDIJK. Life Preserver and Two Hatches Are ‘Washed Ashore. Vineyard, Haven,” Mass., Oct. 16.— IA life preserver and two hatches from the Dutch steamer Bloomersdijk, tor- pedoed by a submarine off Nantucket on October 8 were found by the tug Luckenbach No. 1, of New Londoi, Conn., which returned here today afi er a 24 hour search. The captain of the Nantucket shoals lightship had ! reported that when he last saw the Bloomersdijk on Thursday she was afloat six miles away with her bow | high out of water. i Capt, Mohr of the Bloomersdijk, who was abroad the tug, sald today he was certain his ship went to the bottom. Berlin, Oct. 16, Via London. British troops yesterday attacked the German pasitions northeast of Guen- decourt, three miles south of Ba- paume, and penetrated the German first line but the ground was recap- tured after a counter attack, says the official statement lssued today by the German army headquarters staff. French troops made an attack on the German positions west af the town of Sailly-Saillisel, the German state- ment adds. The attackers were driven back south of the village by a coun- ter attack. Thought to Be Caused By Use of Pre- served Foods London, Oct. 16, 11:35 a. m.—Ac- cording to travelers from Germany,” | says the Exchange Telegraph’s Am- sterdam correspondent, “a remarkable disease is spreading in many parts of Germany, especially in Berlin, Ham- burg, Munich and Cologne, caused by continual feeding from preserved foods. The sickn is described & “tin sickness.” It Is considered a seri- ous form of blood pc n QUARANTINE AT PRINCETON. Princeton, N. J., Oct. 16.—Under resolutions adopted by the Princeton student governing body today because of the death of Eric Brunnow, freshman, from infantile paralysis here yesterday, the undergradnates Wwill remain within university limits for the present and will take other prescribed ‘precautions. LABOR MEN MUST GO TO JAIL. ‘Washington, Oct. 16.—The supreme court today refused ta review the con- victions of four labor leaders in the 1913 West Virginia coal strike, who were sentenced to SiX months im- prisonment for cantempt of court in failing to cbey an injunction by federal district judge. a H HUGHES OFF AGAIN, Leaves Lincoln Second of | Nebraska Campaign. Lincoln, Neb.,, Oct. 16.—Charles . Hughes left Lincoln teday for the second day of his ampaign in Nebraska. The nominee spent Sunday quietly here, secing no callers and ap- peared to be refreshed by the rest Mr. Hughes' program today lied for thirty minute stops at Hastings ond Fremont, an hour at Grand Island and fifteen minutes at Columbes. He js due in Omaha at 5:45 p. m. and will speak there tonight. Tomorrow he | will go into South Dakota and Towa. for Day VENIZF London, Oct. cntente allies nized the provis Greece in the Ly former Premier Venizelo 16, 2 p. m.—The have formally recog- ( ( hal zovernment of | te, set u!)l tsiand of | legally elected as first selectman | inee who was declared elected by the }rnodeta.tor by one vote, has no right | to the office. | the ap- | | cator, | bodily | his condition is due entirely to a gen- i eral ! Brack Henley, while the city commissioners had or- | Thirtgen cholera suspec BECKLEY WINS OUT OVER JUDGE ALLING Judge Tuttle in Superior Court Rules That N. L. Beckley Should Have | Been Declared Elected Selectman. Judge Tuttle today in the superior court ruled that the democratic nomi ! ne, Norman L. Beckley of Berlin was at the r@cent election and that Judge Willard I. Alling, the republican nom- | | | | i Judge Tuttle set forth for his decision in a lengthy memorandum, the gist of which is that Mr. Beckley should have been declared elected. It will be remembered that at the recent town election Mr. Beckley was at first elected and then the moderator after questioning several of the votes, ordered a recount. After one or two recounts, at each of which several nicre votes were declared illegal, Mr. | Alling was declared elected by vote. Mr. Beckey at once questioned the election and the case was immediately brought before the superior court. The votes that were cast out by the Berlin moderator were declared void by him because he considered that they were {echnically erroneous, improperly des- ignated. His ruling was not upheld | ty the superior court, however. ! " Incidentally, this is the first time that the democrats have won an elec- tion in Berlin in more than fourteen years The judge ruled that the vote for Beckley should have been 284 and for Willard 1. Alling, who was declared elected by the moderator of the town meeting, 282. Two doubtful ballots, if counted at all, should go to Beckley, said the judge. PROF. CAMP ILL Venerable Citizen, Who Passed Nine- reasons one xth Milestonc Two Weeks Ago, in Critical Condition Due to Age. Professor David Camp, New Britain's oldest citizen, former mayor and one time leading scholar and edu- condition at lies in a critical his home at 9 Camp street. covery is hardly expected. Professor Camp is being attended Dr. Kenneth E. Kellogg and his Dr. Kellogg stated today that is not suffering from any | aisease and that His re- by nurse. Mr. Camp ailment or coincident with Professor Camp | birthday | breaking down his advanced years. elebrated his ninety-sixth just two weeks ago tod At that time, although quite feeble, he was able to take a short automobile ride about the ci Since then he has failed gradually, A bulletin issued at the.Camp resi- dence this noon said that Professor Camp is “resting comfortably but is very weak.” Dr. Kellogg stated that he is suffering from a ‘“general break- | ing down and is quite 111, although to- | day he is very comfortable and his | condition is a little better than yes- | terday.” MOB ENTERS JAIL; KIDNAPS PRISONER Negro Taken to Home of Alleged Victim When Jailer is Powerless, Paducal, Ky., Oct. 16.—A mobh formea at the jail here today and de- | manded possession af a negro charged with an attack upon Mrs. George | Rose, wife of an Illinois Central shop- man, at her home on the outskirts of the city Friday. Police reserves were called and city and county officials united in pleading with the mob to erse. The city was in an uproar but the! rolice reports were that the mob had | refused to listen to the pleadings of | the officers and had broken into the| jail. All prisoners, it was $aid, pre-| viously had been placed in steel cages. The jailer and other officers within the structure, it was said, Wwere | covered with guns, the keys to the ells were taken from them and one of the prisoners, was marched out of the building. ‘The announced intention of the mob ! was to take him two miles away to the house of his alleged victim for the rurpose of identifying him. Mean- dered all saloons closed. CHOLE Port Tov RA SUSPEC W, 1 | HELD. Oct. 16.— | ave been | found among the 150 steerage passen- | gers 1 at the Diamond Point | quar ion from the Japanese | liners ima Maru and Man which arrived from the orient weel e suspects were in isolation end, h T Th | today pending final bacteriological ex- amination, | the change and there w: | trax wtford, Oct. 16.—For ord and vicinity: Un- setdded tonight, probably showers tonight and Tuesday. ot e e i | and that no negotiations were in prog- | report on the legal { reply | of | been received, either through the Ger-, | through the American eml | spatch to the Overseas News Agency | | made ZINMERMAN CALLS 0.5, REALNEUTRAL, German Official Praises Our Stand on Submarine Issue HEARS NO OBJECTIONS No Communications Regarding Visit ..of U-33 or Raid Off Nantucket Sent to Berlin From Washington—Nor- way Not Neutral Berlin,. Sunday, Oct 15, via London, Oct. 16, 12:30 p. m.—Norway, Holland and Spain are now playing the lead- ing parts in Germany’s international submarine problem, to the subordina- tion of the United States, which so long and so often has held the center of the stage. The As<ociated Fress correspondent discussed the present situation today with Dr. Alfred Zimmerman, under cretary for foreign affairs, who in- sisted that the cables has been cleared ress as far as the United States was concerned. He outlined developments regarding other neutrals. The case of Holland is simplest. Tt concerns only the Bloomersdijk which was sunk off the New England coast by the German submarine U-53. Gtermany is unwilling to accept the cabled version of the circumstances under which the Bloomersdijk was ank, and is convinced the submarine amancer must have kept within the German prize regulations as strictly enjoined Full compensatien has been cffered, in the event that the com- mander exceeded his instructions. Spain’s Ohjections. Spain’s gricvances have to do with | the sinking of fruit steamers. Strictly speaking, these are valid prizes be- cause the cargo is contraband, bound for hostile ports .The Spanish gov- ernment, however, has pointed out that the prosperity of the country and | particularly of the great class of small fruit raisers has been affected serious- ly by interruptions of this trade, and Germany has offered to let such ships pass unmolested if they are provided with proper certificates from German consuls and if the entente allies per- mit similar cargoes—ship for ship— to pass for the German market. .\‘o‘I been received. orway Unneutral Is Claim. The Norwegian measures barring submarines.from Norwegian waters in accordance with the British merioran- | Jum is regarded as incompatible with | Norwegian neutrality No exhaustive | aspects of the et reached Dr. Zim- | question has as 3 merman’s hands but the under secre- tary said the matter undoubtedly would be the subject of a strong pro- {est to Norway. He took the position | that Norway was unjustified under in- {ernational law in diflerentiating among classes of warships and mak- | ing rules applyiyng to one specific | ciass. | Dr, Zimmerman spoke with high | .tisfaction of the terms of America’s | \ the memorondum of the en- | {ente allies on the treatment of sub- | marines. He declarcd it was marked by a true spirit of neutrality | | hand fighting before MILES AWAY PRISONER TAKEN FOR EACH YARD OF FRONT | Desperate Fighting Is De- scribed in Exclusive Asso- ciated Press Story. (Copyright 1916, by The Associated Press.) British Front in France, Sunday, October 15, via London, Oct. 16, 12:40 a. m.—In completing the capture of Schwaben redoubt, on the ridge above Thiepval, the British took a prisoner for every yard of front, or 280 for a front of less than 300 yards; not to mention the number killed by the ar- tillery preparation and in hand to the survivors surrendered. The Germans manning the trench and those in the reserve dugouts could hardly have been crowded into’ one line back of the parapet. This gives an idea of the importance the Germans attached to that last bit of high ground along their old trench line south of the Ancre, on the Thiépval Ridge, which their desperate resistance character- ized as the most precious two-acre plot in all France. After the British got the first half peated counter attacks to recover pos- session of it, and for the last week there had been no cessation of the fighting. Now the British look down all along the valley to Grandecourt, and it is impossible, apparently, for the Germans to maintain batteries in that area. Between the new British positions and the river along the old front line fortifications German infantry, com- manded by British guns from two sides, still stick to their maze of going and coming’ like wood- through their underground galleries. A German. prisoner. re- ports that in this neighborhood there ic a record size dugout capable of holding 2,500 mien. “They do hate to leave their happy homes, which they have been two years building,” said a British soldier. The big garrisons which the Ger- to their dugouts, rushing out there is any cessation of the shell fire to try to repair the damage done. When they are observed the British guns let loose on them. Finally, when nothing but wreckage of trenches re- mains and only the dugouts are in- tact, British infantry charges to gain another section of ground. In taking the remalning uncap- turned portion of Stuff redoubt, in the same region, the British took 100 prisoners, with a loss of 35 men. Along the center of the battle line the British have made some attacks The appesrance and activity of a German submarine off the American | coast hac not been made the subject | diplomatic negotiations or compli- | cations, he continued, and all reports | \dicated that the German commander | cations, he continued, and all reports‘\ haq observed In every wayy the lette e | ana spirit of Germany’s undertakings | with the TUnited States. mmunications on that subject He said no | had | Washington or sy here. man embassy at AMMUNITION SHIP SUNK. German Submarine D! manian Supply Vessel. .poses of Rou- Berlin, Oct. 16, (By wireless to Say- ville).—Acording to a Chris iania de-) n steamer Bistrita, sunk by a German submarine, was an ammunition vessel, bound from | Brest to Archengel when she was sent | to the bottom. | today the Ruman She was insured for | 000,000 kronen., A Christiania despatch on Oct. reported the sinking of the Bistrita a torpedo boat. e was a vessel of | 3,688 tons. TRAUT & HINE EXPANDS New Plant, Opened Today in Collins- 13 ville, Employs Sixty Hands—De- mand for Products Necessitated Tt The Traut & Hine company of this city branch establishment in Collinsville | in which sixty hands are employed. | It expected t number will be | materially increased the business of the branch expands The branch establishment is located in a two-story building the few plants in that industry restricted to the Collins compa It was stated today by one connected with Traut & Hine that the main fac- toryy In this city would not suffer as no idea bhusine branch Manufacturing today opened a is is as and town, almost is one of whose | is entirely the principal The W because of trade ex- pansion and an unusually heavy call for Traut & Hine's products, which are known in all quarters of the globe. ferring concern. necessary the ¢ is | was not ascertained. strength. They succeeded in some places and failed in others against the heavy German resistance. On the whole, it was the quietest week since the beginning of the grand of- fensive. GETS FIFTH AEROPLANE New Haven Aviator, Now in France, Thought He Was Frenchman and Not an American Citizen. Paris, Oct. 16, b5:15 a. m.—Ser- geant Raoul Lufbery of New Ha- ven, Conn., the first American to be mentioned a for bringing down five hostile aeroplanes, is known as the American who thought himself a Frenchman. Lufbery’s parents died when he was very young and he was brought up by a family at Bourges. At the age of 13 he ran away from home and wandered in communique, | all over the world, turning his hand to A1l sorts of trades. At Saigon he met {he aviator, Marc Pourpe, who trained him as his assistant. The first time that Lufbery discov- ered that he was an American Wwas when, on the outbreak of the war he went to enlist with Pourpe He was rejected on account of his nationality, but after many appeals was allowed to go with Pourpe as his mechanic. | Pourpe was Kkilled soon afterward and Lufbery swore to avenge him. He | importuned his superiors to allow him | to train as a pilot and his request was | finally granted. Lufbery got his pilot’s | certiZicate last year and was trans- | ferred to the American flying corps| when It was 'formed. He brought| down all of the five German machines equired for menticn in a communtaue nce July The first three were destroyed within ten davs. A\ MYSTERY. 16.—Inves- which MAINE EXPLOSION Tast Me., tigation explosion at the river Saturday ! determine its | ite or some | Machias, Oct of fish | i | | the de= | eved stand entrance of the ast morning had failed to origin today. That dynam other form of high explosive had been | placed there was established but hether At hadlbeen lept D storags &= Suit ‘there to destroy: theibutlaing a I Machias of the redoubt the Germans made re- i mans maintain for the most part keep | when | in the last week, though not in great | RUMANIANS AT BAY, STAND AGAINST TEUTONS ONLY 75 FROM CAPITAL Pressure of Germans and Austrians Unre laxed as Invasion of Empire Continues THRUST OF ENEMY IS AIMED AT BUCHAREST Entente Forces Resume Offensivi South of Monastir, Although Sofi Claims to Have Frustrated Attacl on Lines—British Outposts o Struma River Advance and Eutg Town Near Demir-Hissar Teutonic pressure against the Ri manians along the Transylvania frontier continues unabated, accord 10 the latest official reports and ut o point, at King Ferdinand driven back weg least, forces have been within their own ferritory This cruclal point for the Ri manians lies southwest of Kronst in the southern reaches of the To burger Pass, where they are maki a determined stand at Rucaru, Soi seven miles south of the border. Tj Teutonic thrust here is aimed in i direction of Bucharest, which il seventy-five miles across the Ruma jan plain from its edge at Canpulu ten miles southwest of Rucaru. On the Somme front, in northe| France, the entente forces aro keepil up their unrelenting drive. The French last night, ‘after havi checked German counter attacks the positions won Saturday in thi “pocketing” attempts around Chaul south of the Somme, resumed the fensive north of the river. Accord to Paris today they succeeded in pd otrating German positions at Saill Saillisel, pushing up edge the Bapaume road. Renewed fight brought on by a counter-attack was progress when the official report issued. The British recently have been vancing in the vicinity of the St redoubt and the Schwaben redoab | the Thiepval region on their northel flank. Last might the Germans mi a strong attack on the new British sitlons near the Schwaben fortifi tions. They were beaten hack het vy losses, London declares. In Macedonia the entente for have resumed their strong offe south of Monastir. Sofia declares Bulgariaus frustrated attempts their lines west of the Monastir-H rina railway line and in the bend the Carna. Along the line of Struma, on the eastern end of Macedonian - front, the British pasheq their outposts further tows Demir-Hissar, patrels having ent {the town of Bursuk, eight | southwest ¢f Demir-Hissar. Armies Virtually Annihilated. Berlin, Oct. 16, by Wireless to § ville.—"“The Rumanian second ai in its retreat in Transylvania lost proximately two divisions,” says Overseas News Agency “The Rum fan first army and the larger the second army have been Virt annihilated “When the successful attack made on the first army at Herm stadt by the Austro-German £ the Rumanlans planned io send second army to its assistance. plan was learned {rom reports of ators which were found. The S army advanced too far to the and was forced to retreat in hastel retreat became a panicky flight. October 13 isolated detachments Captured army comp 1t would have been | ninilated if Rumanian reinforcem had not been hurried in throt Torgburger and Predeal pagsefy “The Rumanian leaders lost surety of decision. Brigades and Tents in dosperation were ¥ haetily forward and back on rafl and even on carts. Only pititul Taents of the army could be reg from Tronsylvania. lPransylvania today is olear o Rumanians, except for small S6g near the border. At the same the Rumanians’ hopes of obtaini tistance from the people of Tral hia have been frustrated. Thi e TransylV n population ant Rumanian element feel have been delivered from & nights Rumanians have been exg reign of terror” to the | ficers say the aisorganized. a 1iry Detter s the fter a short tend Out Posts. London, Oct. 16, 12:09 p, m. on the Struma fron are active on the left ver and further N £ Demir-Hj icial anno! British E ish forces Macedonia of their line east of the pushed their outposts east in the direction c acocrding to today’s off ment of the operations of the Sal Army. The village of Bursuk, miles southwest of Demir-Hissa been entered by British patrols, drove back Bulgarian detachn The statement follows “On the Struma, our patrols (Continued On Eleventh Pag