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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28
Serbia Still Is Chief Point
Of Interest in World War

Although the armies Of the con-
trail powers uud bulgaria. IRE innk-
ing pro:Srcss mt all points In the
north, from the Dnpuhc and Save
Rivers, and from the DrInn. ON the
BOsnian front, British troops from
Sntoutti hnve Joined iu the south
French forces. who have defeated
the BuIEnriuns the Greek
Scrbo frontier. This. would in,it-
cate that the $4,000 British troops
landed In Greece arc or soon will lie
In action.
The French have destroyed with
nfncm Gerninn intrcnchncntss south
east of Neuvillc 81. Nnaat, un,l, en-
tcrinE the craters made by the
mines, have held the newly gained
positions, despite II violent bom-
bartimcnt and CONFERENCE.-The by the
Germans. whose Losses nrc declared
to have been hcnvy.
The French also have rcpulscd
near Rheims n German attack under
the cover Of nsphy Mating gases.
severe lighting continues for the
trenches north OF ViiIe-sur-Tobc.
I'm the eastern zone. Field Marshal
Won EindenburE has tni<cn "a mile
and quarter OF the front of the
RuSsiRnS IN the Dvinsls region, after
heavy lighting. The Russians arc
communicating vigorously ON GER
thin sectors.
II Is officially announced that four
more German steamers have been
sunk I'm the Bnltic b! British sub
mnrfues.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28

That tho Tcutuns und their allies
VIII continue southeast along tho
Timok River Valley In an cndcnvor
10 reach Nish and capture that I'M
portnnt junction of the Helgrndc-
tonstnntinople eNprcss line and the
Nish- Salontki lluc, seems probable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28

Is. the use of the river TO Rust
chuk. the TcMtonic allies could lie
of service not alone to the Turks ON
the Gnilipoli Peninsula. but to the
Bulgarian forces, md possibly hVmc
of their Turkish Miles, who will
meet an! attempts Mt II hostile lnnd-
Ing along the Black Sen coast.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28

liccinen so that tho boys could be sent
to their daily work this morning. lie
WAS advised to keep them locked up
until other guards could be secured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28
PROGRAM ARRANGED
FOR SUPER|NTE NDENTs
School Experts to Discuss Problem
of Improving Teaching
Force.
PEABODY AND SHAW TO SPEAK
Educational Conference in November
TO BE Great Event in Progress of
Public Institution III Virginia.
Large Attendance Expected.

Arrangements for the educational
conference to hc held here November
=; TO ~ were further advanced toward
completion Yesterday when Super!n-
ttudcnt j. y. lIil!mar. of Mise County.
president OF the Association Of School
SupcriIteiIients OF Virginia. arrived
here He conferred with Superintcnd
cHt If Public Instruction Il. &. Stearncs
and Me.srs Rinford and Voolfolk. III
the state Teachers Association, ~ the
Office of Nj. Stcarnes.
superintendent Hillman has decided
to shape his Program for tn" suptrin-
tcndents' meeting around the question
How 10 lmproV. the Teaching Force
OF the Public schools of the state.
TOrIoS ro ~ DISCu S.ED
Bl SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
The following Is - list OF the topics
t. be discussed. together with the
names OF school supcrintcndents par
ticipating in the discussions:
% Through Teachers Orgauiza-
tons" Discussion led BY Superin
;cndcnt j. -. Harris, Icnrico, and
Superintendent l.. NJ. SomcrvilIc, AU
-.usta.
On Through Systema;ize.! Plans OF
Promotion" Discussion led 10y super
intcndent II. y. putrow. Newport
News. and Superintendent y. II. Fore
man. Norfolk.
CD Through Fixed Standards OF
ltiurc. i'.ScusSlON icH DN SuDeIln-
iemdcnt G. W. Dickinson, Ir.. cumbcr-
land and tioochland, and Supcrintcnd-
! cnt g. l.. II. Johnson. southampton.
"a Through Closer Supervision"
Discussion led by Superintendent J. y.
, =. Chandler. Richmond, ana Supcrin-
: tendcni II. W. FuSatc. HusscN
90 Through the Course uf study"
/ Discussion led by superintendent j. T..
! Ncn. StHuntun. ana superintendent, W.
I W. Edwards. SUISSE" and Prince George.
+ 90 Through FIXED salary stand
ards" Discussion led by w =. ThoInp-
son. TaZewell. and f.. X. Paxton. Rocl; :
| bridge.
10 Through the Use Of Vacation
/ Schools" Discussion led by Superin
temdent Il. r.. Copcnhavcr. Smytn. and
! Superintendent l. l.. Eppcrley, Floyd.
90 Through Equipment and Sup
| plies" Discussion led by j. Nj. Martin
Petersburg. and T. Tulane Atkinson
! Prince Edward.
1t was learned at the Office OF the
cooperative Education Association
that George Foster Peabody and DR.
Albert Shaw would make addr sSses he
fore the conference.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28
NEW SYSTEM DOES NOT
| RAISE MERCHANTS TAXES
City Authorities Pronounce Prepos-
ferrous Reported Fear Of $500
600 Tax Increase.
DABNEY ISSUES STATEMENT
Says New Statute Is More Favorable
to Merchants Than Old Law,
Which, Was i'm Force Many Years.
Tax Rates Compared.

CITY tax authorities yesterday pro-
nounced prepostcrous the reported fear
of Richmond merchants that the new
tax system Will mean the collection
from them in taxes this year about
$500 coo more than should be assessed
against them under an equitable in
depreciation OF the new tax laws.
merchants will pay no more taxes
proportionatcly To the city and state
combined this year than they did last
year. said City Auditor Crenshaw.
While there has been 4 rcclassiica
ton of the tax subjects, the net effect
ot the change will be to leave the ag-
groEatr State aud city merchants taN
just where ii was before the new syS-
TEN WAS niDutrr -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28
PROMINENT CHURCHMEN
T0.ATTEND SYNOD HERE
Episcopal Bishops. ClerEymen and
iaymen to Participate in Ses-
sions of Washington Province.
). STEWART BRYAN TO BE HOST
Will Entertain Deputies on Novem-
her Is. Day Before Big Convention
Will Open i'm Parish House of
81. james Church.

More than lao DELEGATES. Including
bishops. clcrgNman ana prominent
laymcu are expected 10 DE in itichm ond
to attend the annual synod OF the
Province OF Washington. which en-
braces the Episcopal church OF Fem
syivania, Delaware, Maryland, District
Of columbia. West Virginia and Viz
Sinia, which Will open here ON No
vcmber Ii for = three day session.
The meetings Of the Provincial synod
viii he held at the parish house OF st.
james Episcopal Church. while each
night during the convention there VIII
be a public mass meeting.
Bishop John Gardner MurrH!. Of Bal
timore is president Of the Washington
Province. and he will preside At the
| meetings.
| Arrangements have beer made 70:
tho Woman's Auxiliary 10 meet at the
Grace Covenant Presbyterian church
Harrison street and Park Avenue.
ENrECT MANY BISHOPS
TO ATTEND SESSIONS
Following are among tho bishops
! who are expected TO attend the ses-
sions OF the province:
RI. Rev. EthcibcIt Talbot. u D.
South Ecthlchc:n-E ethlchcm Diocese
! n Rev Frederick Joseph kins;nan
| u. r.. Wilmington. Dei.-D-laware bio.
cese.
ri R.v. William Forbes Adams, n
H.. E:Ston. Md.--Easton Diocese.
1t. Rev. Rogers Israel n. -. Erie
ia Erie Diocese.
RI Rev. james Henry darlington
u. -. Harrisburg. Harrisburg
. Diocese
n. Ncy. JOAN Gardner Murray. II d.
I Baltimore. Md--Marvland Diocese
/ RI. Rev. Phlin Mercer Hhueiander
! i. -. rhiladClphia. Ia.--Fcnns ylvan''
. Diocese.
, RI. Rev Thomas J. Garland. u n.
/ bishop suffrarnn, Philadelphia. Pa
! Pennsylvania Diocese.
: III. Rev. Cortland Whitehead. -. u
! Pittsburgh. pa.-!itisburgl Diocese.
ri. Rev Alfred Magili Randolph. D
! H.. Casanova. Va.--Southern Nirgini;
, Diocese.
Rt. Rev Beverley cambridge Tucker
/ II. -. bishop Oadjutor-Southcrn Ntr
/ giiiia Diocese.
ri, Rev. Robert Atkinson Gibson. Z
/ H.. Virginia Diocese
ri. Rev. William Cabcll Brown. Z
H.. bishop. coadjutor. Richmond-Nir
s:iu.u Diocese
Rt Rev Alfred Harding. -. u
Washiueron- WASHINGTON Diocese.
II Rev. George William IeterEir
u. -, raglersburg. w Na.-Wcst Nir
ginia Diocese.
III, Rev. William Loyal Gravatt, I
T., bishop c0adiutor. Cha"lcstown. "
Na.-Wcst Niyginia Diocese.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28
CHANGES FROM OLD SYSTEM
NADI: Bi NEW TAX Laws

Before the enactment Of the ucw
tax laws merchants paid Il state tax
cf 3, cents per 500 Oh tangibl. per
SonHl property other than capital en-
ployed in business and city taX Of
sl.40 ncr $40" on personnel property and
business capital In addition TO these
taxes. they paid state * OF 81 per
5 1000 on tn" first S2.oC0 or purchases
81 per $1,000 Oh the next StS.0Oo, and
81 per $1,000 ON all pu: -hascs in cX-
cess of S5o.Uoo. ON purchases agEre-
eating 100000. therefore. ii merchant
paid Il State tax of sos
Under the system now in force. mcr-
chants pay a state tax Of 10 cents on
the S10o on tangible personal property
other than capital employed in bust
ness. city tax OF $40 per 500 on
capital employed III business, and :,
city tax OF Sl.G5 on the 500 on per-
sonal property other than business
capital.
The state. in 1914, imposed "a 3J-ccut
tax on tangible personal property
where i, imposes only l0-ccnt tax
. now. ONsetting this decrease is the
21-ccnt increase in the city's rate on
personal property, which was $40 in
1919, and rs Sl.Gj this year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-28
MIRCliANTS HAVE NO COMPLAINT
SAYS COMMISSIONER TRESNON

The merchants of this city have alb
Solutely nothing TO complain of as far
aS the taxes assessed against them are
concerned. SAID commissions: Of the
Revenue Henry l.. Trssnon. The %,
cent increase in the personal property
rate paid hy them to The city this year
is offset exactly by the "j-ccnt rctiuc-
ton in the rate charged on the same
class Of property 10y the state.
There is absolutely nothing to JUS
tify the assertion that local merchants
will he called upon to pay something
like S3oc. 900 toe nucn because of the
application of the vity's Sl40 tax ON
capital employed in business To So
called intnurihlcs reported to he held
by merchants Ill the estimated sum OF
S2S.OoO.0Oo.
IF the merchants Of the city hold
S2A.uOo,Uhu worth Of intan9iblcS they
have never before reported them. and.
! aS far as know, have not Yet reported
them. II they actually own this cnor-
NOUS amount OF iutangibics they have
eVadcd TAXATION on them in the past
and should pay the tax required by
law. which is 50 cents on the 500. and
not Sl.i0."
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05
MOoreStOWn.

AT the primary election, last Tuesday,
Joseph L. Hilton was nominated on the
Republican ticket for chosen freeholder
over John c. Dudley by one majority
The vote was $40 and 1863. The Demo-
cratic nominee is Henry Conrow. For
member of township committee the Re
publicans nominated CharlesH. Dudley;
the Democrats named Samuel S. Dagger.
For tax collector Samuel r. Lippincott,
Rep, has no opposition, neither has
George w. Heaton, Rep, for assessor.
The wedding of James M. Riley and
Miss Gertrude Cunningham, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cunningham,
took place on Wednesday, at the Church
of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the Rev.
]. F. Hendrick, the rector, officiating.
Miss Helen NJ. Cunningham, sister OF
the bride, was maid of honor. Michael
Riley, brother of the groom, was best
man.
Mr. and Mrs. Heulings Lippincott
have issued cards for the wedding Of
their daughter, Mary W., to DR.. Milton
Griscom on Saturday, October sixteenth
at 6 o'clock at Westfield Friends Meet.
ing House. A reception will follow the
ceremony at the home of the brides
parents on the Riverton road. DR.
Griscom has leased the A. Dunn Rogers
property on East Central avenue, re-
Gently vacated by Mrs. Mary Megraw.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05
Roebling.

Compelled to stand idly by and
watch Pennsylvania gunners bang
away at the few early iocks of ducks
on the Delaware river, members of the
Roebling Gun Club expressed their
emphatic opposition to a new ruling of
the board of agriculture that permits
sportsmen across the river to begin
hunting ducks and geese on October 1,
while Jerseymen have to wait until
November l. They say ducks are
scarce on the upper Delaware this year
and declare there will be few, if any,
of the web-footed game birds leftwhen
the season opens. The New Jersey
season, made to correspond to federal
regulations, is now limited to the
months of November, December and
January. Spring shooting, which for
merly furnished some of the bestsport,
has been eliminated, but determined
effort is being made to have it ex-
tended through February. Reports
from the coast are to the effect that
water fowl are plentiful in the bays
and salt meadows. Should the federal
board retain its present ruling of geo
graphical division of hunting seasons
sportsmen in this section claim tn,
provision should be made to prevent
hunting in Pennsylvania within tire,
miles of the Delaware river until tn,
opening of the season in the adjoin
ing states.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05
The Primary Election.

Tuesdays primary election brought
forth some surprises, and there was
natural disappointment in the ranks Of
those who could not win the positions
sought. One of the surprises was the
nomination, on the Republican ticket,
of Emmor Roberts for Assembly. Up
to about two weeks ago this young man
was thought by many to be one Of those
who would receive complimentary
vote. And in reality this turned out to
be true, for the vote he got was decidedly
complimentary and placed him on the
ticket, where election surely awaits him.
He made thorough campaign and
gained strength wherever he appeared
He is man Of ability and will make an
admirable representative. The nomina-
ton OF Harold B. Wells to be the Repub.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05
Death Of Henry G. Buckley

1
Henry C. Buckley died at his home
on Brainard street, Saturday after
noon. He had been sick for a long
time, but was taken suddenly worse
Wednesday. Some time ago Mr..
Buckley was attacked with something
like rheumatism, which affected his
walk and he was compelled to go very
slowly. Not getting better he went
to the Burlington County Hospital
where he submitted to partial opera
ton for several ailments. Being able
to leave that institution he went to
his home and was confined to his bed
for some time but finally got so he
could sit up and move around the
room. This improved condition did
not last long, however, and death en-
sued.
Mr.. Buckley was born in Mount
Holly, his father being John Buckley,
minister in the NJ. E. church.
Henry began business life at an early
age in the Mirror office and worked
there until the civil war broke out,
when he enlisted in Battery A., First
New Jersey Artillery. At the close
of the war, with an honorable dis
charge, he again entered the Mirror
office and remained there until six
months ago when his health compelled
him to relinquish active work. He
was a member of the M E. church and
had served on the board of trustees of
that church. He was also connected
with several societies, being secretary
of the lodge of Odd Fellows, and presi-
dent of the Industry Building Associa-
ton. He was, at one time, mem
Der of the Board of Education of this
township.
He is survived by a widow, two
sons, daughter and brother, the
Rev. James M. Buckley, former editor
Of the Christian Advocate, and man
known in Methodist circles all over the
country.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05
Not a Holiday.

| Governor Fielder in response to the in
quiries from many banking institutions
has obtained an opinion from the Attor
ney General holding that Tuesday, Oc
tober 10, the date of the special election
on the three constitutional amendments
will not be legal holiday. The con
clusion is based upon the fact that the
constitution and statute law of today
governing the issue are the same az
eighteen years ago, when the same
question was raised and the late Attor.
ney General Samuel II. Grey gave an
opinion to Governor John w. Griggs
that the day of the special election would
not be holiday. That was in 1897
when the special election took place in
September.
The present decision is also taken to
settle the question that the saloons Of
the state will not have to close on the
day of the special election. The decisl
ion is to the effect that October 10 will
not be a general election day, and this is
taken to mean that the law for the clos
ing Of the saloons on election day will
not apply to ESPECIAL election thus per
hitting the saloonkeepers to continue
business.
The hotels in some parts of the state
kept open on primary day, but in Bur
lington county all were closed, the pro-
prietors preferring not to take any
chances on the Interpretation of the law
which prescribes penalty for the sale
of liquor on ANY election day" While
it is generally conceded that the 10Th of
October will not be a general election
day and that the primary day was not
under that heading. still the law says
that liquor must not be sold on any
election day. The only way that con-
struction may be placed which will cover
this point is to say that primary day is
not an election day." as nobody is
elected then, only nominated.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05

lican candidate for member of the state
Senate was not unlocked for by those
who had been watching the trend Of
sentiment during the last two weeks.
Mr.. Wells gained strength every day Of
his canvass, and he was looked to as one
who will represent the people in the
manner desired.
In the local contests it was anybody's
fight until the finish. The rivalry for
the offices of township collector and
freeholder brought out large vote. The
result was not what was desired by
many, but the high men won, and the
ticket formed by the Republicans can
he supported by all. Northampton is a
Republican township. The nominees OF
that party are entitled to be elected. We
give the figures in this township:
1st End 3rd 4th 9Th Total
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05
Trolley Accident.

/ Unless the Burlington County Transi
Company does something to make it
trolley road safe and to insure the live
of those riding in the cars, or walking o
driving along the road, it had best pre-
sent the road to somebody who would b.
willing to pay damages for the gift u
Saturday one of the cars jumped thu
track in Burlington.
Fifteen passengers were aboard the ca
when it left Burlington for Mount Holly
The car was running at a medium speed
on a slight upgrade beyond the high
school when the front trucks left the
track, slxidded to the left and threw the
car at right angles with the rails and
across the wagon road, entirely blocking
traffic on High street. The rear plat
form struck tree and was demolished.
Harry Bryan, the conductor. saved his
life by leaping into the car. Walter
Earring, the motorman, was hurled
headfirst against the front of the car
and his face was badly lacerated.
The other injured persons were Mrs.
A. Il. Dickerson, of Burlington, broken
arm and wrist and contusions; Mrs.
Martha Comegys, Oxmead road, Bur
lington township, shock causing heart
attack; Amos Loveland, Mount Holly,
three ribs fractured
Thorough investigation has been
ordered by Mayor E. E. Mount of Bur
lington; and special attention will be
given to the charges of passengers that
defective equipment was responsible for
the derailment. 1t is also said that the
Public Utilities Commission intends to
the accident.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05

JoHNsoN-October 4, at Centerton, Emeline
E. johnson, widow OF the late John r. John
son, aged So years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Wednesday afternoon, October
9th at one o'clock, from residence OF daugh-
ter.in-law, Mrs. Ida g. Johnson. Interment
Brotherhood cemetery.
BUCK LEY. October Q, at Mount Holly,
Henry G. Buckley, aged n years.
FLEMINGs.-September ~, near Medford
Hannah K b., wife of William K. FEemings,
in her 55th year
HEIsLER.-September 80. at Camden, Han.
nah N. Heisler, formerly OF Mount Holly
aged n years.
HARRIs.-September 10, at New Egypt
Noah Harris, aged II years.
JoHNs.-Septembe %, at Riverton, Frank
Johns, aged II years
Neutrality-suspicious. q. at Maple Shade
Theodore Sauselein, aged rs years.
| IrH.-September SO. at Boston, Mass
Casper r. Smith, formerly of Palmyra, aget
26 years.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-10-05

Charles B. Jessup did not care to run
again in Cinnaminson and Louis F.
Lowden was nominated by the Repub-
licans. Jesse A. Ford defeated Will
!, liam A. Johnson in Washington town
ship. Joseph Sykes, of New Hanover,
decided he had served long enough and
Richard Harker takes his place on the
ticket. In the balance of the town
ships the old members were renominat-
ed, but many of them will be forced to
contest at the election. Eddie Rogers
will try and beat Bowman S. Lippin-
colt in Evesham. Frank P. Jones
will measure ballots with Howard Russ
in Beverly township.
The Burlington County Republican
Committee organized Saturday by elect.
ing the following officers: Chairman, Jo-
seph l.. Thomas, Riverton; vice chair
man, Hon. John Ct. Homer. Mount
Holly; secretary, Harry l.. Knight, Med
ford; treasurer, Carleton Haiues, Taber-
nacle.
There is the usual talk about defeated
candidates running on independent
tickets, but law passed by the last
legislature settles this point. 1t recites
how ballots shall be provided and then
says: provided, however, that any per
son whose name was printed upon the
official ballot of any party at the pre-
ceding primary who failed of nomina-
ton, shall not be eligible to have his
name on the official ballot for said gem
eral election by petition
There was not as much friction in or
ganizing the County Democratic Com
mittee as some of the holdover members
feared. While there were several changes
in the membership, the time did not
seem to be ripe for revolt, so the old
slate was allowed to go through. The
following officers were elected: Chair
man Harry Barclxlow, Moorestown; sec
'etary, William H. Absalom, Florence;
treasurer, Joseph r. Sisom, Mount
Holly