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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
DIR. g. FRED WILLIAMS APPOINT.
ED.
physician Will Succeed DIR.
Strait as Superintendent OF the
Asylum.

Columbia, April &c. Fred Will
liams, NJ. D., was today appointed SUI
p~erintendent Of the State Hospital for
the Insane by Gov. Manning to sue
coed T. ]. Strait. M. D. The salary of
the office is $4,000 a year. DR.. Will
liams Immediately resigned as a men,
Der Of the board Of regents and Chris
tie Benet, Of Columbia, was appointed
in his place. DR.. Williams is 80 years
old and is a native of York county. He
was graduated from the University of
Maryland in 1899. He served for four
years as secretary Of the State
Board Of Health. DR.. Williams has
already accepted the appointment.
Il will put forth my best efforts to
make the asylum one of the foremost
OF it's kind in the South" said DR..
Williams.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
JAP SCARE RIDICULED.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Roosevelt Comments on Report of
Jap Landing I'm Lower California.

Washington, April 15.-Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, who
recently returned from San Diego. to-
day ridiculed the report that four
thousand Japanese marines and SAIL
ors have been landed at Turtlebay,
lower California, have mined the har-
Dor and are backed by five japanese
warships. He asserted that the Jap.
anese are attempting to save the
cruiser Asama which is aground
there and naturally are camped on
shore during the salvage opera
lions and have used bnovs fofnArFs
the shoals in an uncharted harbor..
Secretary of War Garrison appeared
amused at the story. D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
KAISER DIRECTS CAMPAIGN.


Petrograd. April 13.-Kaiser Will
helm Is personally directing the Aus
tro-German campaign I'm the Carpa-
thians II vas semi-oflcially reported
today. II Is reported that the kaiser
ordered n sudden offensive by the
Germans In the Stryj region attempt
ing to cut through the Russian left
wing to force the abandonment OF the
attacks made upon the Austro-Ger-
mans ut Uszok Pass. The Austrians
who were previously reported to be
on the verge OF a complete retreat,
launched fierce attacks along stryJ,
opor and Swica rivers. To oppose this
a Encouragement OF the Russian forces
was found necessary. Reinforcements
are being rushed TO the Stryj region,
where the Austrians have captured q
strategical hill by night attacks. The
German General Linsingen, with two
hundred and eighty thousand troops,
In conducting the stryj campaign, hav-
Ing superseded the Austrian COM
mander. lie has five armies under
his command. The Germans in north
ern Poland have re0pened their at
lacks along the Narew-Robr front,
Smelling ossowiec and trying to pierce
Russian lines at Jedwabno The ene-
my recognizing the desperate situa-
ton on the Hungarian slopes, are
pouring in troops from the vistula.
Narew. Nida. South Germany and
Italian frontier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
GOV. MANNING GRATIFIED.
Pleased With the Progress Made for
Law Enforcement in Charleston.

Columbia, April 14.-Gov. Manning
IN an interview today expressed graft
fcation at the progress that has been
MADE Tor law enforcement in the city
OF Charleston. He said hat he wish
ed to thank all the people Of that city
Tor the cooperation shown in the
campaign against lawlesSness. He said
that many of the saloons had gone
out or business. He said also, that
he was not discriminating, but was
treating all parts Of the common
wealth alike.
This is not a temporary reform
wave" said the governor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
WIN GREAT VICTORY.
Russians Smash AustrO-German Of
fenSive at KOziOwa.

Pe%trograd, April 15.-The Austro-
German offensive at Koziowa, north
east of UszOk Pass was completely
smashed in a seventeen-hour battle
Tuesday night and Wednesday, the
enemy suffering terrible losses. The
enemy charged the Russians seven
times with %bayonet, but were driven
back each time. leaving a large num-
DER Of dead. The fighting was the
fiercest since the Carpathian cam
paign opened. Thrice the enemy
penetrated the Russian advance
trenches only to perish before the ter
rife bayonet charges of the Russians
while a heavy artillery fire swep the
ground behind them, preventing rein
forcements coming to their rescue. The
Russians are preparing for a new adj
vance against UsZok Pass. The Rus
slams captured Wholesale, northeast Of
Uszok Tuesday. The Austro-German
offensive from the Dunajek river is
still progressing, but Russians will be
able to flank this by opening Uszok
Pass. Battles are raging west Of
Uszok Pass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Russian Advance Checked.

Petrograd, April 1.-THE Germans
have effected another Of their rapid
shifts OF forces. made possible by
superior railroad facilities. Dis
patches from Lemberg today indicate
that the Russian invasion Of Hungary
through the Carpathians might have
to be temporarily abandoned. The
Russian wedge moving southwest and
south from Prezmysl 10 the Carpa-
thians is now menaced on both TANKS.
Strong German forces are advancing
from the Dunajec river to strike the
Russian right flank.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
French Gain Ground.

Paris, April Is (Oficial).-The
French have made further gains in
the blood drenched Woevre region,
advancing four hundred yards, de-
spite the desperate resistance of the
Germans. Sharp fighting is in prog
ress south Of Marcheville, where the
German trenches have reen complete
ly wrecked. The French have made
gains in ALLY forest, southeast of ST.
Mihiel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
French Attacks Repulscd.
Special to The Daily Item.

Berlin. April Is (Omcials).- The
Germans have repulsed all French
attacks east of the Mouse river. The
Germans are slowly gaining ground in
lie Pretro forest. where the lighting
RACES day and night. Violent lighting
the French are launching attack al
continues In the woevre region. where
ter attack trying TO force the Germans
to abandon tho ST. Mihiel salient. Ger.
mar aviators have dropped numor
u bombs upon Poperhinghe. Hazen-
brouck and Cassel. which are occu-
pied by the English. AT the east the
situation In unchanged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
RUSSIAN ARMY EXHAUSTED.
German Expert Predicts That Car,
pathian Campaign Will Collapse.

Berlin, April 10 (OficiaD .-Ex-
by their heavy losses in the
~Carpathian campaign, the Russians
who are attempting to invade Hun
gary have come to q complete stand
still. Russians have been defeated at
Czertosz and Mezolaborcz, suffering
enormous losses. Attacking Koziowa,
the Russians we're again defeated.
German experts forecast the complete
collapse Of the Russlan's-C arpathiaR
campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
French Continue Aggressive.

Berlin. April Ii (OmciaD The
French are maintaining their efforts
TO shatter tho Germans salient at
st. Mihiel and to approach Metz.
French gained temporary advantage
at Marchville Tuesday. but were dri-
ven out by counter attacks. Three at
tacks in ALLY forest were repulsed by
the Germans. The fighting continues
the Meuse and Moselle riv-
ers' AT the east the situation Is UNI
changed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
HUERTA FLED FROM SPAIN.
Publication of List of Crimes Against
Spanialtls Causes Threats of Vio-
Icnce.

Washington, April 14.-Thc real
reason Victorina Huerta left Spain for
the United states was revealed today.
A list Of the crimes against Spaniards
during the Huerta regime in Mexico
was printed in Spain and Huerta was
practically expelled. Mob violence was
threatened against Hucrta and he fled
to the United States, seeking a safe
refuge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
BRITISH AvIATORS ACTIVE.
They Attack German Concentration
Camp I'm Belgium.

Paris. April 13.-British aviators
have bombarded Bruges. Antwerp and
a number of railway lines in west
FLANDERS. The German concentration
camp at Bruges and railway lines
were badly damaged. Artillery bat
ties are raging south Of the Lys river
In the Aisnc valley. Champagne and
Woevro region. Large forces of
French rescrvists are now going TO the
front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Germany Threatens Retaliation.

Berlin, April 13.-Germany has
protested through the United States
sovernmen against the treatment ac-
corded By England to captured crews
OF German submarines. and threaten
Ing r~etaliatory measures against Eng
lish officers. They emphatically de-
ny reports that the Germans inten-
tionally failed to rescue those aboard
vessels sunk by German submarines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
SPECuAL JUDGES APPOINTED.
Gen.. NJ. Il. BOnham and c. NJ. Efrd
VIII Serve In Place of Judge Spain.

columbia, April 14.-Gov. Manning
"a appointed Gen. NJ. l.. Bonham, of
anderson as special judge for the
Spartanburg u of general sessions.
beginning the first Monday in June
and &. VI. EGrd. Of Lexington. TO
preside over the Spartanburg court
OF common pleas, beginning the third
Monday in May, vice Judge Spain.
who is ill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
KECLCSE DEAD
Well to Ito Hermit Burned TO Death
i'm His Home.

Hollowbrook, Tenn, April 1.-the
charred remains of +. w. Myers, aged
as, a rcclusc, were found in his burn
ed home to-day. Four army revolvers.
three shot runs, and several hundred
dollars in silver were found by his
side. He left a large farm and five
thousand dollars in bank. 1t is claim
ed he had n sister in Virginia and
other relatives in Florida, but he had
DO connection in Tennessee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
ZEPPELINS INVADE ENGLAND.
SiXty-ivc Bombs Dropped on Nine
Towns near Newcastle.

London, April 15.-Successfully
evading a squadron Of ten British
aerOplanes he German Zeppelin
w ich attacked several towns in the
industrial district of Newcastle last
night dashed out over the North sea
early today. For nearly five hours
the Zeppelin sped from town to town,
inland as well as coastal. Il is esti-
mated that the Zeppelin dropped
sixty-five bombs upon nine towns.
Four civilians were injured, but only
small damage was done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
British Steamship Sunk.

London, April 15.-The British
steamship Ptarmigan vas torpedoed
and sunk in the North sea today by Il
German submarine. Eleven of the
from st. Luis states that Il German
Zeppelin has been caught in the trees
near Tirlemont. Many of her crew
were killed by the allies fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Zcppclins BOmbard BaillcuI.

Paris. April 14.-Zeppelin airships
last night bombarded Bailleul. near
the Flanders border, trying to destroy
a British ammunition station. Three
civilians were killed but no military
damage was done. Comparative calm
prevailed along the front yesterday.
(Omcial.)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Italian Ship DESTROYED,

Rome, April 1.-THE tension be-
tween Austria and Italy was increased
today by a Milan dispatch that the
Italian ship Irene had been sunk by
an Austrian destroyer in the Adriatic
while carrying a cargo Of food to
Montenegrins. An investigation has
been ordered. The crew were res
cued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Russians Lost Heavily,

Berlin, April 14.-Russia has lost ut
least half q million officers aad men
In the ~Carpathian campaign. 1t was
officially estimated today. The latest
reports are that the Russian offensive
has been badly deranged. Uszok Pass,
the Key to Hungary Ia still held by
Austro-G enmans. Every attack bn
this position has been repulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Cruiser and Destroyer Struck.

Constantinople, April ia cruis-
er and torpedo boat destroyer attach
cd to the allies fleets we're struc by
shells while ~bombarding the Turkish
batteries at the west end Of the
Dardanelles, Tuesday. (Onicia]).
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
AEROPLANES RAID GERMANY.
Two Squads Of Allies Airmen Pene.
trate German Territory.

Amsterdam, April 15.-The allies
aerial squad threw bombs on railway
stations between AK LIE Chappelle and
lege. over which route Germany
transports her troops. Another squad
crossed the Rhine and flying over the
black forest shelled S%chluchze.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17

day there wer 1y isolated engage
ments. The $nch attacks were
near Marc' : Ie, near and in La
Pretre TO % northeast Of Manon-
vile an' = tn of Harthmansweiler-
kopf a y n failed. At the east the
Situat' s UNCHANGED.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
FREIGHT TRAIN ROBRED
bandits Hold up Fast Freight on New
York Central.

buHalo, April 15.-Four masked
men lined up the crew of a fast
freight on the New York Central at
Sanborn early today and at the noint
OF revolvers filed two large trucks
with valuable merchandise from the
cars. They made their escape
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
GOING FOR
Army Transport Sumner Sent To- Tam
plcO, Mexico.

Galveston. April 1.-THE TRANSPORT
sumner sailed for Tampico to-
day to assist In bringing refugees out
OF Mexico. Major Joseph Wheeler. a
son of the late Fighting Joe" Wheel
or. c. s. A., is in command of the
ship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17

Ihc cotton market continues strong
ana prices have an upward tendency,
u this should not be an inducemcnt
to Increase the acreage. A small or
ihCdium size crop will be worth more
money this fall than a big crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
BATTLE AT MATAMORAS
Many Bullets Fell on American Side
Wednesday.

washington, April 15.-Many bull
lets fell on the American side of the
iHo Grande river during the fighting
at Matamoras yesterday. but no
Americans were injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Turks Invade Pcrsia.

Theran, April 1.-THE Turks who
are invading Persia. have occupied
K~asrishirin and are advancing on
Kirmanshah. Small detachments OF
Persians are being driven back.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
COTTON CONSUMPTION INCREAs.
ES.
Nearly 1OO,O 600 More Bales Used i'm
March Than Same Month Last Year

washington, April 14.-Govern-
mcnt report issued today shows that
523,959 bales Of cotton were consum-
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British Death List.

L. .idon, April 15.-The official an
nouncement places the British kille,-
wounded and missing up to April lit.
at 139,347.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Germany VIII Pay for shin

Berlin. April l3.-It is officially an
nounced that Germany will make full
compensation for the sinking of the
American bark William Frye by the
German cruiser Prinz Eitcl Friedrich.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
FOR PEACE.
Pope Benedict Offers President Wilson
His Assistance.

Washington. April 13.-That Presl-
dent Wilson has been offered the CO.
operation OF Pope Benedict in an eff
fort to restore peace in Europe was
Indicated by the president today. Pres
ident Wilson would not discuss peace
prospects.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
RUSSIANS Claim VICTORY,
Dispatches Say That Austro-G German Forces
Northeast Of Uszok Pass Were Decisive
ly Defeated After Hard Battle.

Enemy Charged Russian Line Seven Times With Ravonet.
But Were Repulsed With Great Slaughter-Allies' Aero
planes Invade Germany, While German Dirigible Raids
British Coast, Dropping Bombs on Nine Towns-Crew of
Zeppelin Shot When Machine Caught in Trees-Brtish
Ship Ptarmigan Torpedoed by Subnarine-French Re.
port Gains in Woevre Region.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
Skirmishcs on the Mouse.

Berlin, April 15 (OmciaD BE-
tween the Meuse and Moselle yester-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-17
LITTLE NEWS FR0NTHE WAR
England to Send Dispatches for Allies,
and News Must Pass English Censor.
Germans Report Repulse of French Forces on Mouse River
While Attacks of French in Woevre Region Prove Inef-
~ctive-Repor That Won Hindenburg Will Make Final
Desperate Effort to Capture Warsaw.

third OF England's grain importations
blockade. England has
been the worst sufferer from the
bread war;
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ENGLAND WORSE OFF.


Berlin. April IA (omclaD.--oy a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-09

.Then why did you leave mey' Ned Warmers
voice was harsh.
"It was the money! Her lip trembled. Don't
you remember when missed my purse? The por-
ter came in just then, and you gave him dollar.
When he went out you gave me $50, and In just the
same generous way you gave it to the negro The
difference was SO"
They were all startled by the force Of the compar
tson Only Gilbert Bye smiled, and the smile old
not escape Ned.
do you remember cried and YOU put my head
on your shoulder? You thought was tired, but
cried from humiliation. felt like beggar real
lied that for the rest Of my life would have to
accept gifts OF money from you Then dreamed
about It. dreamed that was piteous little beg
gar always holding out my palm for aims; that
was receiving pay for being your WIFE just as moth
er paid Aunt Debby and Marie" Both Aunt Debby
and Marie shifted sympathetically. "And last of all
dreamed that was being dragged home from the
altar by ring in the nose, as the savages Of old
dragged home their brides. And when the train
stopped and woke me up couldn't stand It.
threw down your money and ran from the train"
'To meet this manr' interrupted Ned sterniy
Gilbert Blye was waiting the station platform
at Tarnvile." And he noted that June looked at
him In surprise.
Hold on therer Gilbert Biye spoke sharply 81
was waiting but for New York train. had been
to TarnvilIe factory. I saw this beautiful girl
on the platform and thought Immediately what
good motion picture subject she would be. was
right. She screens perfectly And he smiled ap-
provingly at June.
$50 you were strangers" remarked Ned, and there
was an Implied sneer In hts tone. you helped her
on the train, and you In the car talking with
herr
"oh. yesr and June's brow cleared. 81 had sold
my watch to . funny old lady on the train to pay
my fare Mr. bye bought the watch from her and
very kindly offered to let me repurchase It when
ever found 1t convenient. He gave me his card;
that was all"
"Aur' Ned Numbered "He chased you from the
train in taxi and followed but lost you both"
81 did notr' Blye heatedy retorted. Il jumped in
q taxi and tore straight for Cunninghams hotel"
and he turned to the white mustached man for cor
roboration I'VE were due at dinner party that
night and were to stop at Mrs. RusseIs, where all
the girls Of the company afterward boarded"
"And went straight to Irisr' added the aggrieved
June.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-09
FIFTEENTH EPISODE.
AT Last, NY Level"
CHAPTER I.


Il I the moment that Blye met June Ned Warner
~ was springing mp the stairs, his jaws set
- and his fists cIinched
It was thus that Ned Warner had. after
MI his weary pursuit. found his bride-n the pres
enco o. Gilbert Blyei Behind Ned came the runa-
way June Warmers stern faced father and gentle
faced mother came Iris Blethering, June's bosom
friend. Bobbis Bietherfng. husband OF Iris; came
Maria. Juns's high cheek bcned maid. with her
frisnd aAl aamirsr. Oacer Dowd; came fat old
black Aunt Debby. painting and ont Of breath and
shr1ek1ng for her Miss JUNE; came that handsome
and energetic collie. Bouncer. leaping and barking
and encouraging the excitement with all his canine
might
For only an instant Ned Warner stood nonplused
before the door Of the room: then he seized chair
and. stridng to the door. he swung the chair. while
the others Of the little throng. which had piled in
after him, fell back
Beyond the door the dark. handsome man with
che black vandyke had led tho beautiful little run
>way bride to q heavy man with thick hdded eyes
md round head bristng with short hair. He sat
, q chair. and In his hands was money. He rose
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-09

Into this tumuituous scene there rushed Marie and
oficer Dowd and fat old black Aunt Debby just as
the man by main strength dragged from Gilbert
Blye the maddened assailant who had sprung upon
him.
Gilbert Blye rose feeling OF his throat and for
moment he contemplated Ned Warner with dazed
bewiderment; then flush Of anger came into his
cheeks and his black eyes bazed.
Let him gor' he yelled. and thrusting the heavy
Edwards out Of his way, he made mad rush for
the man who had attempted to strangle him.
1t was huge Officer Dowd who this time Jumped
in between the two furious combatants and, with
the aid of half dozen strong men, prevented the
desperate encounter which would have ensued
"My husbandw sobbed June and tried to throw
herself upon him. but he turned from her. "Nedl
Mr.. Blyew
hand was laid upon Ned's arm-Iris Blether-
ing. She had forced her way through the excited
throng.
.Why NedY she called shaking his arm and look
ing at the eyes from which the light Of reason
seemed to have fed. Ned listen to me! It's Irisi
Don't you sect This is motion picture studioF'
They all had to repeat 1t again and again before
they could reach his dazed intelligence. He had
seen but objects In all this huge room, crowded
with It's moving picture machines. is properties Its
scenery, its banks Of strange lights and those two
objects had been his runaway bride and Gilbert Rye
June! She stood now supported by her father and
mother. her large. ustrous eyes turned appealingy
on Ned. waiting the moment when she dared ap-
proach him again
Don't you understand, NedT she frantcally
cried. won't you understand? It's motion pic
ture playw
Slowly he turned his CLASSY eyes In her direction.
He congratulated at last but there was no soften
fng In his face for there st stood tho dark, hand
some Gilbert Biye. Ned made sudden lnnge for
his enemy. but Oficer Dowd. watching him narrow
ly. stopped him.
"You have been with that man ever since you left
mer' savagely charged Ned, turning suddenly to
ward the trembling June and shaking his finger at
her.
In the abandoned bank room below Bill Wolf
stood near q dusty window with Honoria bye and
rolled out before her BILL yards long, covering all
the separate items Of his sleuthing the trail Of
Gilbert Blye and June Warner.
eco over the list, ma'am. item by item." confident
~ invited the faithful detective. "You'n md them
correct And here's 4 check on -FOUR own bank, all