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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
POSITION or SERBIA
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However military writers hcrc do
no, believe that the position OF Serbia
is so prccarious as seems. bat that. with
the quadrup!c powers carrying out
their determination to help Serbin by
rushing endorsements to Saloniki
and other points. The Buigars Will
havc an extremely warm reception. and
the Germans and Turks. being fully
occupied elsewhere. viii not be able to
send them much help
British correspondents in France
have disclosed tho fact made known to
them bE tn" British stan tina; ever.
after the AnElo-Frcuch offensive In
September the Germans had the great
est difficulty in securing new re-
endorsements TO meet that adventure
and had to utilize men just returned
from Russia for rest to fill tho gaps
in the western lines. From this il is
argued that the Germans cannot spare
a great many men for the balkans. as
the Russians are keeping them fairly
busy from the Balti" to the Roumnnian
border
The Bulgarian front is compclltuc
the Aus,riTns TO strengthen their lines.
and the French capture to-day Of a
strongly fortified salient north Of l..
Mesnii. In Champagne, shows tina, they
have not Yet finished their effort TO
break through. The French success is
considered important because the cap
ture OF this fortified area clears tic
ground for "a general offensive in Cham
paEnc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
CITY ATTORNEY QUOTES
q tHOM STATE CONSTITI TION

The City Attorney quotes from sec
tion III:
The General Assembly. at the r.-
quest. made in the manner which may
he prescribed by law. OF any city hav-
ing a population OF over $4,000 inhahi-
tants. may grant special form of gov
eminent for such city"
The opinion WAS flied in response to
request mad" by the committee at
its last meeting. In which it asked the
city Attorney 10 advise IL
Whether the Legislator" OF Virginia
mas exercised its full authority under
the recent constitutional amendment in
reference 10 cities and towns. and to
indicate what power. If any. is lodged
IN said Legislature to give to cities
broader powers in the management Of
their affairs ard also what lini-
tations are upon the said Legislature
by virtue of the constitutional amend
ment in relation TO tho government of
cities and towns"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
Five Men Held for Conspi-
racy to Violate u. s. Fed
eral Statute.
LEADER SENT HERE BY
GERMAN SECRET SERVICE
Planned to Attach Clock-Worked
Bombs to Propellers OF Mu-
nition Steamers.
SAW Won pApEN ANp BoY-ED
Former Lieutenant in Saxon Infun-
try Makes Complete
Confession.


!
/ '>r'N ''hN' ''t"o't -"'-'e''''S OF
a plot TO hamper the shipment OF anu
/ nitions of war to the allies hy piaciuc
,ocI,or,.I r,,,t. m ,,,o ...,,,.
! W s"'pS' >" ''''e" '"a' tue
ships would he disabled on their way
across the Atlantic. We're disclosed to-
"'F IN 'he confession OF one OF nve
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
BRINGS DtSApPOINTMENT
TO MANY REFORMERS

The vicw taken by Mr. Pollard
brought ppointment to the camp
OF those reformers who have p:nned
their hopes TO an enabling act that
they hoped TO secure from the General
Assembly which should confer upon the
city Of Richmond the authority 10 dra II
II special form of government and to
adopt IL by reference to the clectora te
without tn" necessity OF having the
new form approved by the Legislature
This vas The end sought by resolu-
ton introduced by Alderman Adams
The same object was sought by the
civic Association and other municipal
reformers who. realizing that no radi-
cal reform can be expected from the
present Charter Change Committee
hoped. through the passage of an en-
ablins act by the Legislature. to obtain
the desired reforms by direct appeal
to the people.
When the Adams resolution was
called. Councilman Pollock moved that
II be laid ON the table for future ac-
tion. in order that members of the COM
mittce might have opportunity TO di-
gest the City Attorneys opinion. His
motion was unanimously adopted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
NO POWER TO DELEGATE:
CHARTI;R-M MAKING AUTHORITY

For identically the same reason, Mr..
Pollard holds, the General Assembly
would have no power to delegate to
CITY Councils the power to adopt their
own charters. Such an adoption. with
out ratification by the Legislature. he
holds, would he in conflict with sec
tion III. already quoted.
The Adams resolution authorizes the
city Attorney to procure from the Gen
eral Assembly amendments to the So
called optional act OF March l3. 1914
providing how cities of less than 100
900 inhabitants may change their form
OF government. so as to include the
city of Richmond in its provisions.
This act, the City Attorney holds. is
of doubtful constitutionality, and CON
tains many provisions which NAV i'm
pair. If not destroy, the probability
OF It's being anywhere made effective.
POINTS TO WEAI<N:;sSES
IN SO-CALLisD Optional, A,,r
For instance" Mr.. Pollard points
out. before any action can be taken
under II, there must be a written uetI.
ton of the electors OF the city equal
in number to at least % per ceni of
the number of persons qualified to vote
at the last regular June election for
municipal officers i'm such city or town
and. further. before any form of gov
crnmcnt can be made effective IL must
be submitted TO Il popular vote and
must receive a majority Of the quail
fed voters authorized to vote at such
Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
LEGISLATURE MUST
APPROVE CHANGES
Pollard Holds General Assembly
Cannot Pass Civic Associa-
tons Enabling Act
BEMISS VOICES CRITICISM
Citizen Member Says Charter
Change Committee Has Done
Chiefly Patchwork.
EMISS VOICES CRITICISM

No power is vested in the General
Assembly OF Virginia to enact "a law
deleEating TO any city or class Of cities
the authority TO change their form OF
municipal government without further
reference t. the Legislature. according
to AN opinion filed with Inc Charter
Change Coln!uittc" last uirht bv Citv
Attorney Pollard
Section III Of tho Constitution. as
which alon" describes how
cities of more than %. 900 Inhabitants
may adopt new forms of govcrnncn,
hiHcrcnt from the general form pre-
Scrihed by the CONSTITUTIONS Mr. oil.
iard points out. contains no provision
which authorizes the adoption OF .
special form OF Eovernmcn, until the
same has been approved by the Cen
eral Assembly, either before it's sub,nis
sion TO the people or after such sub
mission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
GARRISON THINKS SUCCESS
N HOUSE IS ASSIRI:D

Ny. Garrison issued this statement:
II am, OF course. delighted This
VIII insure the best possible results
With the aid OF Mr.. Hays experience
and skill in formulating the measures
and his powerful advocacy in support
thereof. SUCCESS in the House is as
surcd. understand that Senator
Chamberlain, OF the Senate Military
Committee, takes precisely the same
attitude. SO thar there viii he hearty
cooperation and united effort all along
III" line. This situation should hcartcn
ami cnthusc all those who are inter-
ested III seeing this vital subject prom
eriy considered and properly settled"
Representative Hay said he believed
the necessary army bills TO provide for
the proposed increase of the regular
establishment. the organization of the
continental army. and the increase of
present coast dcfcnses and building up
OF an adequate reserve OF cannon, small
arms and ammunition, would pass the
House without serious opposition. To
him Will be intrustcd the task OF draft
ing measures which are TO shape a new
military policy for the country, and
the basis for which will be the pro
gram mapped out by Secretary Garri-
son and his advisers.
In an interview after the conference.
Chairman Hay said:
After careful study of the army
program. ! can say that IL will receive
my hearty support. will make every
effort to put il through, for I feel that
it is a reasonable and conservative pro-
gram.
1T is probable that the measure will
he introduced in thc HouSr
~ after Congress convcncs, and will no
considered in my committee for about
a month or six weeks. We shall cx-
peditc it's passage as much AS possible
1T is probable that | shall intro
duce II separate bill OF my own TO pro-
vide an adequate system OF militia pay.
and you can say for me that the or
ganiZcd militia will be well taken caro-
of. The pay scheme will provide prob
ably for pay to the State forces during
military cncampments of from 10 to
20 per cent of the regular army pay"
Senator Chamberlain and Represen-
tative Hay were not in harmony with
Secretary Garrison's proposals for the
army last year. which contemplated
some increases in the Coast Artillery
Corps, but no general program. Sena-
tor Chamberlain advocated a general
reorganization bill.
WILSON TO SEE I<ITCHIN
NEW DEMOCRATIC LEADER
Later this week there will he an
other important conference between
President Wilson ard Representative
kitchin, of North Carolina. the new
Democratic leader OF the House.
AS chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee, Chairman Kitchin will
have much to say regarding the means
of raising the additional revenue
needed by the government and he and
the President will have II comprchen-
Strc discussion of the entire situation.
Mr.. Kitchin has been reported to be
opposed to any material increase in the |
army and navy, but administration |
leaders hope to convince him that the |
program drawn up by Secretaries Gar
r'son and Daniels and approved by the |
President Is entirely reasonable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
ITALIANS ~ MIDST
OF GREAT OFFENSIVE

For Tho same reaso.. the British are
trying to force the Germans out OF
their rcdouotS and from their Stag
heaps To the south OF the La Bassce
These. however. are only preparatory
operations. while the Italians are i'm
the midst Of great offensive which
has gained for them many valuab ble
vantage points and, according to Rome
dispatches. may any day place them in
possession Of the fortress of Gorilla
The Russians In the Riga and Dvinsk
regions are trying 10 retakc ground
Hindenburg last week The Russian
attacks southeast of Riga have been
repulscd. according 10 the Germans. as
were those northwest of Dvinsk. The
German forces. however, which crossed
the Illoutsk. north OF 'hc town of that
name. withdrew In tho face Of su-
pcrior Russian army.
The Germans also claim that Russian
attacks in the lake district south of
Dvinsk were rcpulsed and that the
Austrans have broken through the
Russian lines over Il front of more
than four kilomcters uwo and one
half milcs) west Of IIomnnow.
The German campaign ip Courland
is being inierfered with by British
and Russian submarines. which have
stopped mercantile traffic to the Baltic
ports. ana one of which has sunk the
PrinZ Adalbert. the sixth armored
cruiser lost by Germany during the
war, the others being the Blucchcr
Scharnhorst. Gneiscnau Yorck and
Friedrich Karl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-26
I'D Woman S Page

A Daily Feature of Real Value
TO EUery Household
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11
MACEDONIAN PROBLEM IS ONE
 GREAT ISSUE N0F BULCARlA'S
 PARTICIPATION IN WORLD WAR.
Albanians :. 12, oo6
Total 2,27s,517

Total ..- 2,278.517
 These figures show that even then the Bulgarian population was in a majority over all other clements Sew len years later, when most of the Turk ish population had left Macedonia the Bulgarians in Macedonia, according to other French statistics, formed no less than 81.50 per cent of the total population. Since then, however. this percentage has been reduced consfd- erably, on account of emigration There are in Bulgaria, today, about .230.000 Macedonian refugees, and
 many Macedonian Bulgarians have emigrated to the United States in re- cent years Nevertheless the Bulgar- ian population of Macedonia, even to- day, is at least 780,00o, as against 27O, 900 Greeks, Serbs and other SIavs.
 But these figures are not to be ac- cepted in a racial sense. The Mace donianS who claim to be BuIgars are Bulgars principally because their ten- dency4 towards Bulgaria has, in the course of time, and owing to repres- sive methods employed against them by Greek and Serb alike, become a general and openly expressed desire to merge with the Bulgarians into a single national unit. The ssBuIgar'' of Macedonia looks upon the inhabi- tant of Bulgaria proper as his brother, and strives, by every means at his dis | the separation of Bulgaria, from the Ottoman Empire, and the more recent division of Macedonia, between Greece and Serbia, have given the necessity The means of the Macedonian Bull gar, towards this end, have been very limited. They have consisted, so far, of the formation of bands, known as 'scomitadjis jis''-committe a persistent attitude of passive resist ance towards the efforts of Greece and Serbia to suppress "Bulgarianism'' in the parts of Macedonia allotted to them in the Treaty of Bucharest, 1918.
 As already stated the BuIgar of Macedonia is not strictly Bulgarian in race, though, no doubt, many Mace donfans come from the old Bulgar stock It is most interesting to trace the development of the Bulgarian na- tfonaI idea in Macedonia.
 The Treaty of Berlin, 1878, cut into two, almost equal parts. the Bulgarian population of the Ottoman provinces on the Balkan peninsula, by the for nation of an independent Bulgaria. Macedonia still continued a Turkish province. But the separation of the people of Bulgaria from the BuIgars in Macedonia, did not sever such ties of kinship as had existed before. Nor were they neglected Stambuloff, for instance, made it C-e of the objects
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

Nof his life to foster "Bulgarianisrn" in Macedonia, going to the extreme, in one case, of presenting an ultima tum to SultanNAbdul Hamid in which war was given as the alternative to the creationl of three bishoprics in sighted enough to conclude that a strong Bulgaria could result only. from preventing the Bulgars of Mace donia from joining some of the other Slav groups.
 This policy has since then been carefully nursed, through the main tenance of a very active, and almost wholly unse1fish, interest in the in- teIIectua1 affairs of Macedonia Ac- cording to English authorities, there were in Macedonia and Thrace, in 1911, seven Metropolitan bishops, l. BIO priests; 1,331 churches, 294 chap els, 3 monasteries; 13 high schools, ST secondary schools; 1,273 primary schools; 2,266 teachers, and 78,854 pupils. Of these latter, 1,005 teach CTS, and 35,986 pupils, were in the part of Macedonia, now occupied by Serbia, while 589 teachers, and 18,966 pupils were the share of Greece after the partition of Macedonia The re7 mainder, 672 teachers, and 23,9O2 pupils were to be found in the parts Of Macedonia and Thrace which Bull garia incorporated, or which Turkey was permitted to keep, in proportions of about 80 and 20 per cent, Turkey retaining part of the BuIgar popula- tion of Thraee.
 In justice to the Bu1garians, it must be stated here that against this edu- cationa1 and religious organism, the Greeks and Serbs had nothing to of fer, maintaining in Macedonia neith- CT churches nor schools. Since 1913, many of the Bulgarian schools have been taken over, forcibly, as a rule, by the Serbian and Greek govern ments, while a large number of priests have been exiled Meanwhile, the Serbian and Greek governments, anx- ious to "de-BuIgarize'' the parts Of Macedonia held by them, are employ ing measures of repression, which, owing to the severity. have not tend ed to conciliate either the Macedonian BuIgars, or their brothers in Bull garia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11
BuIgars Claim That Section of.Macedonia Where Their People Predominate in Population The Part of the Turks.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. Hit seems unlikely at this moment that the Eu- ropean war will end without the arm ed participation of Bulgaria, and pos sfbIy her neighbors This has be- come all the more apparent since the agents of the Entente governments. and of the Central Powers have be- come less active, and are leaving the Bulgarian press to discuss the situa- ton from a. purely Bulgarian point of view. Due to propagandist effort, the Bulgarian press, as recently as two weeks ago. discussed Bulgarta's claims on Macedonia from either the Entente or Central Power position; today this subject is treated purely as the na- uonal aim of Bulgaria. This has led to the position that, no matter how, Bulgaria must incorporate not only part, but all. of Bulgarian Mace donieL-
 Though the Macedonian problem has in the past been a very intricate one, and has often been rated as i'm possible of solution, it cannot be said that there is much difficulty encoun- tered in understanding the case as 1t is presented in the light of Bulgaria's s claims.
 Bulgaria claims all that part Of population is greater than other racial and national elements Roughly drawn, the borders of this territory are a line running a few kilometers north of, and parallel to, the old Otto Inan-Greek frontier a line irnTn ediate- Iy east of the present Albanian iron tier. and the line formed by the crest of the Sar PIanina, in the north.
 This demarkation leaves virtually y.e Macedonian territory to the Greeks and Serbs, and Bulgaria had to find some Justification for so sweeping a claim. This was found in the asser- ton that the major part of the pop t1lation inhabitfng Macedonia was Bulgarian in race. and Bulgarian in it's national tendencies. Though Greek and Serb authorities have denied that such is the case. all neutral and inde- pendent sources support Buigaria's claim.
 French statistics, from the year of 1905. give the following data on Mace donfa's population:
 Bulsars -I.172.136 51.44 per cent Turks .... S4O,433 36.Ss per cent Greeks .... 190.047 SRA per cent Koutyolaques sS.S95 2so per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11
HALTED AT CHURCH DOORS
 AS WILSON ENTERS

Baltimore, Oct. 11-President Will son aid Mrs. Gait paid Baltimore an unexpected visit yesterday, having ar ranfefl with Joseph Wilson, the Presi- denf's brother, to attend services at the Franklin Street Presbyterian church.. Accompanying the Presi- dent Pas a detachment of secret ser vice t4en, who filled an automobile which ran behind the machine in which the White House party travel
 As @he Presidents party drew up before Joseph Wilson's home the se- cret sErvice men saw a man of small stature who wore a. full beard 1oiter- ing i1s the. vicinity The man in- quired concerning the Presidents whereabouts and asked if he was go- ing to church
 whan MT. Wilson, his fancee and the other visitors started for the church, which is several blocks dis tant, the stranger moved along with the crowd that followed. The at tention of the local police had been called to the man and they were di- Eected to keep their eyes on him.
 Reaching the church the Presid den- tial party entered. The stranger fol- lowed few minutes later, but as he reached the door Sergeant Rudel con- fronted him. Rude1 was not satis- fled with the mans explanation as to why he was there and took him to the street. The man protested that he was t'a1I right
 The quick movements of the police and the appearance of the stranger caused many entering the church to rush to where he was gesticulating and talking to the officers. Still pro- testing that he was doing no wrong, the stranger pulled from his pocket card bearing the name Joseph Pru- jik, 1 Rue Marcu, Brussels.
 He said he came to this country three months ago and was engaged in selling photographs of the bust of Princess Marie Jose of Belgium for the relief of the Belgian sufferers. He explained that he came from Wash ington a train leaving in the m orn- ing, after having spent three days at the capital and intended to leave for Philadelphia in the afternoon.
 t'I just wanted to stop over in Bal timore to see your parks he added.
 Well, you can't go into this church today" he was informed by Rudel, and Prujik moved away.
 When it was seen that the President and those with him were going to walk instead of ride to the church a Though the air was chill and crisp. Mrs. Gait wore no wrap. Her gown was of blue lowered taffeta-
 The church was not crowded The fact that it was communion Sunday kept away many strangers who are in the habit of attending the services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

More than 8oo,o00 witnessed the parade of the fire department on Fire Prevention Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

Ten officers are being selected by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11
sweaty and Sore Feet

These annoying and embarrass- ing troubles can easily be over come. Here is the quickest and surest remedy known. Two ta- b1espoOnfuls of Calocide compound in a, warm foot bath gives instant relief Don't endure foot torture of any kind By this treatment corns and cal1ouses can be peeled off and sore b11nions reduced. It acts through the pores, removing the cause. Large box of CalOcide fwentv-f1ve cents at any drug or general store. PreDared at Medi- cal Formula laboratories, Dayton, Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

Just before pronouncing the benedic- ton pr. Kirk, the pastor, made 9 re- quest that the congregation remain in their pews until the Presidential party passed out.
 MT. Wilson and those with him de- parted immediately after the bene- diction, returning to Washington late yesterday afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11
The SOUTHLAND SCHOOL
4s1 wAsHINGTON AvE.

MISS MARY J. MINER, Principal Twenty fifth year begins Thursday. Sept 30. Booklets at the stationery shops. Office hours: 10 a. m. to 12 m., Mondays and Saturdays except ed. Others hours by appointment
 l. 24 tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

Because of the shortage of dye stuffs, the colors of Trinity College at Sioux City, Ia., have been changed from purple and yellow to blue and gray.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Joseph Amar, of Washington, D. C., who lost his sight while serving in the French Foreign Legion, was mar ried in Paris to Mile. Madeline Rous- seau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

Mgr. Kennedy rector of the Ameri- can College in Home, recently reported i'll, is slightly Improved and the doe tors are hopeful of his recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

A high power wireless station erect ed by the govefnment of Guatamala was opened ats6juatemala City,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

It is reported That the efforts of Pope Benedict to haTb the belIigerent coun- tries allow theeF prisoners of war to rest on SundayF1 have been successful
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

Sixty-four cannon and many smaller trophies captured from the Germans in the recent Champagne fighting will soon be placed on exhibition in Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-11

the Navy Department for training in aeronautics in D class at Pensacola, Fla, on the cruiser North Carolina