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The Washington times., 1914-10-12
NEEDS S55,693 TO
PAY THE EPENS|ONERS
District Indebtedness to Police
and Fire Dependents Fea-
tures Auditors Report.

Directing attention to the District in
debtedness of $50. 500. ss to the pensioners
of the police and fire departments. Au-
ditor Alonzo Tweedale recommends in
his annual report that the pension laws
be amended by providing that hereafter
the Commissioners shall include in their
annual estimates a sum sufficient to
meet the payments. Recommendation
is ade also that legislation be obtained
authorizing the payment of the total
Indebtedness, the beneficiaries, he says,
being in many cases wholly dependent
upon the fund for support.
Had 1t not been for the collection OF
over $4,000 due to the enforcement OF
the new excise law, there would have
been a further deficiency for the year
just closed" says the report. This is
illustrative Of the weakness. and detect
in the present scheme of financing these
funds. If a large number Of arrests be
made and large sums collected for fines
to be credited to the funds, them all
obligations will be met In full if to
they contrary, the morals of the COM
munity improve and few arrests are
made, then the funds will show defici-
encies
Auditor Tweedale recommends that
appropriations for the expenses of the
District government be included in one
bill Under existing practice District
items appear in many bills, and in no
one bill, it is said. can be found the
total amount of the appropriations.
All the Districts outstanding floating
indebtedness was paid during the year,
and it is evident that unless some un-
forseen circumstances arise there will
be at the close of coming fiscal year a
cash surplus in the Treasury in excess
of all appropriation obligations.
Unless Congress provides appropria-
tions that are much larger than those Of
past years, there will rapidly accumu-
late in the Treasury a large surplus Of
District revenues" says the report
while undoubtedly the legal title to
these funds will remain In the District
of Columbia, there is no authority under
existing law for their use and considera-
ton as revenues available for appro-
priations in the regular annual esti-
mates. They will, therefore, remain in
definitely in the Treasury Of the United
States, subject to its use and appro-
priation.''
Cash receipts from all sources during
the year, the report states, amounted to
Sl4 567 5155A
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
Arrested at White House
Trying to See President

Because he persisted in trying to see
either the, President or Secretary Of
State Bryan. William Wayne Belvin, a
former New York stock broker. was ar
rested at the White House today by Sc
cret Service men and turned over to the
police.
Belvin entered tho White House dur
ing the morning rush Of visitors. Recog-
nized by Officer Dalrymple. who guards
the main entrance to tho executive Of
fees. as q man who had repea tedly
called and tried to see the President
during the Roosevelt Administration, he
was finally persuaded to leave the
building. Outside, however. he started
q heated argument with Jimmie
Sloan, Of the White House Secret Serv-
ice force, and was arrested.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
Realty Transfers

Fairlawn-oscar c. Brothers. tr.. to David
Ray. lot 6S square 6GO5. s5S5.
incoln-Chrlstian j. Gockeler. trustee. tC
Robinson White. lots 50 and 40. block 6.
$40
Deanwood Heights-Robinson White. trustee.
TO Mary NJ. Ferry, lot Il. block IA, A,II0.
Petworth-Albert w. Felka to Charles Lam
biase. lot 15. square %. $40.
E street northeast, between Sixth and Sew
enth streets-Kennedy Bros. TO Charlotte
B. Webber. lot l76. square S62. SO Same
to Marie A Mcguire. lot III. square So.
$40. Same to Anthony n. and Rose s.
Baumgartner. lot l75. square S62. $40.
f street northeast. between Sixth and Sew
enth streets-Kennedy Bros. TO Paul L. and
Elmina V. Joachim. lot 1S2. square S62. $40.
Same to James A. and Mary e. Duffy.
lot 174 square S62. $40.
Princeton Heights Kennedy Bros to James
E and Thomas f. Nyman. lot 16e. square
1904 SO
Longneck ker's Addition TO Congress Heights
Robert l.. Pitts to May +. Greenwalt. lot
L. square 59iS $3.50.
2l1S G street nOrthwest-J. Franklin Hilton
ct ux to Catherine =. Campbell, half In
tcrest in lot b. square so. SO
Twenty fifth street and PENNSYLVANIA avenue
northwest-Same to Same. half interest in
lot TO- square 80, $40
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.SHEEHY FILES REPLY
TO COLUMBUS SUIT
Attorney Ayers $500 Fee Was
for Him, According to State
ment by Mccarthy.

Attorney Joseph c. Sheehy. who was
named as defendant In a suit filed re-
gently by Attorney william F. Column
bus to recover $3.50 alleged to have
been the latter's half of a partial pay
ment of $500 on a fee Of 5000 for OBJ
tanning the transfer of the saloon IL
cense of Dennis ]. Mccarthy, filed his
answer in the District Supreme Court
today.
Mr.. Sheehy claims that he entered
into a contract with Mr.. Columbus and
Mr.. McCarthx-to aid before the Excise
Board in having the license transferred
from 322 Fourteenth street southwest, to
the Evans building. and that his fee was
to be a retainer of $50. and $500 later,
and that after the transfer was an
nounced by the board he was paid the
$500 by Mr.. Mccarthy as his fee. He
AYERS that MT. Mccarthy expressly told
him that the money was for him. and
that he would pay Attorney Columbus
himself. An affidavit by Mr. Mccarthy
to this effect Is submitted by Mr..
Sheehy.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
REVENUE Cutter To
SINK OLD AMMUNITION
The Seminole Will Garry 0bso-
lete Munitions of War. to
Grave in Atlantic.

Several thousand rounds Of obsolete
ammunition. bought or manufactured
for the Revenue Cutter Service, are to
be buried at sea by the cutter Semi
mole.
All Of these cartridges. shells, and ex-
plosives are now gathered at the rev.
enue cutter depot at Arundel Cove, Md.
From there the Seminole will take them
far out into the Atlantic and heave
them overheard.
This Is to be done to prevent them
falling into dangerous hands.
Some Of the old war munitions Of tho
service can be melted and the metal
recovered.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
Whitman Must Pay for
His Dictograph System

District Attorney Whitman, Of Now
York city, cannot install a dictograph
system in his offices at the expense Ut
the United States Government. A de-
cision to this effect was handed down
by Comptroller Of the Treasury Downcy
today, in answer to an inquiry from
Treasury officials whether the money
was available.
Offices in the New York Customs
House building are being made over.
In moving his office, the district attor-
ney asked that a dictograph be in
stalled. There are two funds available
for changes in the New York Offices,
but under neither Of these can a
dictograph system be installed, In the
Comptroller's opinion, and his opinion
is binding and unalterable.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
FURTHER ADVANCES
REPORTED BY RUSSIA
But Details of Fighting Through
GaIicia Withheld by the Gen.
eraI Staff.

PETROGRAD, Oct. 12-Further ad.
vance Of Russian troops through Galicia
and Bukowina was announced in a wal
Office statement today. The general staff
has decided for the present to withhold
details OF the fighting in this neighbor-
hood. from which 1t is concluded that
an important coup is impending.
In pursuance OF this policy Of secrecy
no hint Of the location Of the cavalry
engagement In which Prince OIeg, son
of Grand Duke Constantine, was wound
ed in the leg, has been given.
Officially the situation in east Prussia
is unchanged
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
Youth Held for Theft
OF S275 Diamond Ring

Accused of the theft Of diamond
ring valued at $275. Walter K. Frye.
eighteen years old. giving his ad-
dress As 637 Morton street northwest.
was arrested today by Detectives
Springman and O'Dea. Frye. who Is
employed by real estate firm. is
alleged to have taken the ring from
the home of Mrs. William r. War
man. 1885 Ontario place northwest,
where he went last Saturday to place
rooms for rent" sign in the win
dow. The detectives say Frye admit
ted taking the ring and told them
they would find II in his bedroom.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
SEEKS VOTE ON WAR
TAX BILL THURSDAY
Senator Simmons Will Ask for
Unanimous Consent, But
Overman will Object.

Senator Simmons, chairman of the FL
nance Committee. said shortly after the
war tax bill vas taken UP for discus
sion in the Senate today that he in
tended to ask unanimous consent for a
vote on the bill Thursday.
Senator Overman, however. said he
would object to a vote until there had
been consideration by the Senate Of
ton. He explained that an amendment
to the pending bill to deal with this was
now being formed and he wanted it
voted on. He was reminded by Senators
that he could offer this amendment at
any time but he replied that it might
not be ready by Thursday and he did
not want to tie his hands by giving
consent now to passing the war tax bill
Thursday.
In response to questions by Senator
Smith Of Michigan, Senator Simmons
said the purpose Of asking vote
Thursday was to bring about early ad-
journment
Senator Smoot led off in the attack on
the war tax bill today. He denounced
1t as unnecessary.
THE claim that this bill to raise over
s100, O00, 900 in the way of direct taxes on
the people is solely attributable to the
war In Europe is not true" said Sem
ator Smoot "It Is due greatly to the
condition of affairs in this country,
brought on by the mistaken legislation
of the Democratic party in Congress. and
the unjustifable extravaganza in appro-
priations.
The United States is not at war
with any country. With the war pre-
evnting exports from Germany and
Austria, and limiting those from the
United Kingdom, France, and Russia,
the United States should be in posi-
ton to profit instead of adding this
enormous burden of taxation. But it is
not in that position simply because of
the absolute failure of the Democratic
tariff law and other legislation enacted
since that party came into control OF
the Government. The plea that the
war in Europe makes this legislation
necessary is a shameful preteXt.'
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
WILSON IMPATIENT
At CARRANzA DELAY
President Indicates Removal of
Troops Depends on Answer
of Mexican.

Further evidence that the A dministra-
ton is awaiting with some impatience
an agreement from Provisional Presi-
dent Carranza regarding the Vera Cruz
situation was given this morning when
the President told callers that he was
anxious to remove the American troops
from Vera Cruz as soon as possible.
He indicated that the question of re-
moval hinges in part, at least, on Car
rama granting the requests already
laid before him by this Government re-
garding the protection of citizens of
Vera Cruz after the transfer of au-
thority.
Despite the rather peremptory note
which the State Department sent to
Carranza last week, demanding an ans
wer to these requests, Carranza con-
tinues to remain silent.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
BUREAU GIVES CENSUS
OF COL0RED RACE

Nearly three-fourths Of the colored
population OF the United States are
rural jewellers, while less than one
fourth live in towns or cities having
q population Of 800 or more, accord
ing TO figures on the 1910. cencus, just
prepared BY the Census Bureau.
These figures show that mortality
is higher among the colored popula-
ton than among the whites, and that
the rate OF increase, principally be-
~ause of the lack Of immigration, is
lower.
In Gll there were a total OF 9S27, ,763
e'oored residents I'm the United states in
900 and they formed I0.7 per cent of
he total population. In 1900 the num-
!er. of colored persons was 1888, ,944 or
IlG per cent Of the population at that
lEle. In ten years the cOlored popula-
don icnreased H. per cent, and the
white population 20.S per cent.
OF the 2.653 counties in the United
states there were in 1910 only 10 having
no colored residents. and there were
fifty-three counties in 1910. as compared
with fifty-five counties In 1900. in which
- per cent OF the population was col
bred.
rne figures show that the colored is
the only race in the United States IN
which there are more females than
r<ales,
The percentage Of school attendance
= was much lower for the colored than
for the white races. total Of 304
per cent OF the coIOred people over ten
wears OF age were illiterate. This figure
shows a great decrease from 1900 and a
still greater increase from 1890, indicat-
ing that illiteracy is being lowered in
great strides
The number of farms owned by col
ored persons Increased by over $1,000 or
l6.6 per cent In the census period.
In about a month Director Of the Cen
sus Harris will issue g bulletin regard
ing martolty among the colored race,
the first OF its kind. These figures are
not yet available.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
J. V. Cooke Under Arrest
AT Richmond on Warrant

John V. Cooke, indicted last week
on 4 charge Of embezzlelnent, is under
arrest at Richmond, Va. on a bench
warrant issued at the instance of the
United States Attorneys office.
Cooke was jointly indicted with
Harry Lamson on complaint that they
had embezzled prom!ssory notes for
$50 belonging to Mrs. Nellie ]. Brad
ford. 1t was alleged the notes were
intrusted to the defendants by Gran
Vile e. Bradford to secure a note for
s, $50 as O loan. The notes in question
which were executed April 3, 1913, were
signed by John =. Smith and made
payable to Elsie c. Daley.
Lamson was arraigned in Criminal
Court. No. l, last Friday, and pleaded
not guilty.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
P0SLAM SOAP
S00TRES THE
TENDER Skin
PREVENTS ROUGHNESS

Use Poslam Soap II your skin Is ten
der and other soaps irritate.
You will find Poslam Soap soothing
and more beneficial to your skin than
you ever thought soap could be. Medi-
Gated with Poslam. the great healing
remedy, makes It so.
Beauties the complexion.
Makes hands soft and velvety
After shampooing leaves tho scalr
clean and sweet and the hair In superb
condition. Discourages dandruff.
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Large size. 25 cents; Toilet size, Ii
cents-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
Germans to Celebrate
The Fall of Antwerp

Celebration Of the fall OF Antwerp
Will mark the German Day exercises by
the United German Societies of the
District OF Columbia this evening at s
o'clock in the Saengerbund Hall, 314
g street Speeches, music and song
will prevail, and many Of the most
participate.
A practical feature OF the event Will
be the donation Of any surplus. OBJ
tanned through the sale OF tickets and
other sources. to the German-American
Isl4'r relief fund.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
Japanese Detained in
Germany to Be Freed Soon

The release Of several Japanese de-
tained In Germany since the beginning
Of the war is probable within a short
time, 1t was stated at the Japanese
embassy today. Information from Am
bassador Gerard stating that the Ger
man government might release some Of
the subjects was conveyed to the en-
bassy. Among those detained are mer-
chants. students, and Japanese toys
who were working for private families.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12

$1.oo To Harpers Ferry, SI.as Martins
burg, $50 Berkeley Springs and $500
Cumberland and Return. From Wash
ington 8 :25 a. m, Sunday, Oct IS, Bal
timore and Ohio. Stopping at principal
stations on Metropolitan branch. Re-
turning same day.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of Co.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Tuesday
Maryland-Fair tonight and Tuesday
gentle shifting winds.
Virginia-Fair tonight, cooler in south
east portion: Tuesday fair; gentle to
moderate winds mostly south.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12

LONDON, Oct. 12.-News that the
greater part of the Belgian and Brit
ish troops, the defenders of Antwerp.
had arrived safely at Ostend, avoid
ing, by a forced march. the encircling
movement was received here with
great satisfaction.
II is accepted, however, that at
least 5000 British and Belgian troops,
the rear of the retreating Antwerp
army. were cut off and have entered
Holland, where they will be tnterned.
Military experts here anticipate in
the near future an attack in force by
the Germans on the Anglo-French
lines between Bruges and Journal. or
General Won. Beseler'S force Of proba-
bly, 10000 men-those who formed
The army of attack on Antwerp-the
greater part, il is expected will short
~ swing in a southwesterly direction.
seeking a junction with General Won
Roehms column. In the meanwhile.
there is every indication that Won
Boehms force is pushing forward.
swinging like an arm, with its sta
IIonary base about Mons.
The conflict, believed to be impend-
ing. will come along the River Lys.
The Germans will attempt to sweep
forward from there, seeking to drive
before them in to the North Sea the
Franco-Belgian British forces con-
Centrated about Ostend.
No fear is felt here Of the success
OF this movement. The allied line,
which was originally formed in an at
tempt TO turn the flank Of General
Won kluck, has been prolonged day
by daT and has almost uniformly been
successful. Its force will now be aug
mented by the remnants of the Bel
Eisn army which evacuated Antwerp
and by fresh troops which 1t is per-
sistently reported here, but without
official confirmation. have been sent
10 Ostend from England.
II has also been frequently stated,
although again without confirmation,
that a strong naval force is concen-
trated at Ostend.
German cavalry outposts are being
encountered all through the terri
tory west of Lille. the first indication
Of the approach of a German army in
force. They have uniformly been
turned back.
The battle line has now been length
ened greatly by the new activity
westward of the German army here
tofore occupied in the reduction Of
Antwerp. In fact this Belgian city
may now be considered the north
western starting point of the front,
which now extends. zig-Zag for 612
miles TO St Die.
The general line Of the front is from
Antwerp to Tremonde, thence south
west TO Courtrai over the River Lys
to Hazebrouck. east along the north
bank Of the Aisne through Rheims,
where the line swings gradually
northeast TO north of Verdun, and
thence southeast to St Die.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12

90 cts. Laurel Races, Oct. to 81. 80 cts.
Special trains at ! 10 and i 20 D. NJ
1sss dsys.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
TEMPERATURE.
AFFLECK'S.

The Temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Affeck's:
The Washington times., 1914-10-12
TIDE TARXE

High tde-1:05 q. m. and 1:43 d. m.
Low tide-8:0O q. m. and S:02 o. m.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12

'TC movement against Won Kluck will
90, accomplished
As the massing OF allied troops in
Western Belgium goes. energetic and
successful blows are being struck at
h, German armies defending the rAt
Dads leading into France.
While the censorship hides details OF
ne fighting, there are many credible 'c-
rorts that the Germans have met a scri-
rus check in the neighborhood of Ghent.
and that their counter-strokes aimed at
rogst cities have been repulsed.
While the allies develop power in Bel
gium General Joffre reports the situa-
ion in France TO be everywhere salts
aCtory. German cavalry raiding toward
he North Sea has been repulsed at the
Liver Lys and driven back toward
Nrmentieres. Coincidentally, the allies
made progress at the hinge of the line
and are maintaining an unbroken wall
tgaiust the German attempts TO break
through at Roye and from Craonne to
Rheims. Here the French claim a slight
advance. In this region the most des
perate assaults have been repulsed.
Eastward 10 the Meuse each side at
,SCks only with artillery, frontal ad-
ances by infantry having been aban-
loDed
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Definite Success Reported.

Very definite success is reported by
General Joffre in the fighting along the
Meuse. The Germans have failed con-
sistenuy to get a foothold on the left
nsnk of the river whence they could ad-
vance their heavy guns to lombard
Verdun. Yesterday they were beaten
back from Apremont, which is now held
back from apremont, which is now held
by the French.
In Lorraine and the Vosges, where
the forces are comparatively small and
cold weather is already affecting opera
tions, there are small engagements be-
tween outposts. The warfare is of q
guerrilla character and relatively unim-
portant. The French, 1t is reported.
continue to advance in Alsace.
The Washington times., 1914-10-12

SUN TABLE.
Sun rises. Sun sets. .5:Z7
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16
A Superior Health Drink.

Leisy's Semp-Brew is superior
health drink. Why? Because it con-
tains food elements. and those in
gradients which build up the sys-
TEN. 1t is a splendid thirst quench-
er, and thus the stomach is not
overloaded with liquids which are
unnecessary. and which only over
tax that organ when care should
be taken in hot weather that as lit
tie work is placed on it as possible
Try Temp. Brew. 1t is absolutely
Notwithstanding, and has the vim
that is a natural consequence of
careful making, and does not de-
pend on a heavy charge of dam
eerous and tissue destroying gases
for the pep" that makes it so pleas
ing to the taste.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16
Golden Threads.

We were reading not long since
of person who wondered whether
life had more of joy or sorrow,
more of care and trouble, than of
happiness. So she resolved to line
the good days with gold and the
bad days with black and at the
end of the year look them over and
see which had been her lot, more
of joy or more of sorrow. She
found the good had far outweighed
the evil. We think all of us would
find the same thing true of our own
lives. AS a rule, we look on the
dark side of our own life and the
bright side of other peoples. We
envy the rich their ease, the educat-
ed their opportunity, the musician
his popularity. We think,the we'll
dressed, the well-fed people must
be happy, especially if they have
fine homes well furnished. We for
get that there may be skeletons in
their closets which we would dread
to see in ours. We could adopt the
prayer of Argus as our own, Give
us neither poverty or riches" per,
haps if we were just in that situa.
ton in life it would satisfy some o.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16

us, but not all. We are looking for
the golden threads running through
our lives. Sickness comes; we see
no golden threads, death claims
our loved one, still all is dark to US
Adversely lays its hand upon us
and the gold is still hidden. But
there is a silver lining to every
cloud, and when once we note the
silver lining the golden thread is
again running Familiarity through
our life. We may not see in this
world why our lives have been so
full of sorrow; why we have lost
our loved ones or why we have not
prospered, but if we reach the shin
ing shore we shall see as we do not
now. and we shall know why God
dealt thus with us. Elk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16
PICNIC
At Indian Creek By st. Stephens
Parish. Remember the Day,
Monday July 81.

You have been wishing for just
such a good time and we know we
can give you what you are waiting
for. Be There, is all we ask. Real
Food, Dainty refreshments, Good
Music and everything else to make
this one Big Day. Meet you at
Indian Creek. The place for friends
and good things. Monday, July 81.
In case of rain, Tuesday, July 2S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16

Ever since the first of April
Constable Adam Graves has been
trailing one James Osborne. He
finally located him and had him ar
rested in Hannibal. He was tried
before Judge Ragland Tuesday,
plead guilty and was given a two
year term at Jefferson City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16

W. H. Cessna left Saturday for
Corning, Iowa, where he expects to
spend six weeks. Mrs. Cessna left
the same day for Macon where she
visited until Tuesday. From there
she went to St. Joe for a weeks
visit before joining her husband in
Iowa.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-16

Miss Roberta Corder returned to
the lowering Hospital, Hannibal,
Monday. She has been spending
her vacation with her parents, Rob.
EFT COrder and wife.