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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
Violent Attack. On French
Front Cost Germans Proba-
bly, 10000 Lives
F creed Fighting
In Kaiser $ Honor
errible Losses Brought Moth
ing In Shape of Military Adj
vantage or Reward. French
Say

London. Jan. .S.--A dispatch
from Rome tonight says that the
proposed INVASION OF Serbia by
combined Austrian and German
army has been abandoned, b.
cause OF the Russian menace In
1ransyIyanla and Hungary. and
that the troops which had been
concentrated Tor the passage OF
the Save and Drina are Deing
rushed north to block the Car
pathian passes.
This addition to the armies alread,
fighting IN the north has had the ef-
feet OF opening up the bat'.a in Gal!cia
again. The Germans are already as
sorting that they will soon clear
Galicia of the grand dukes troopA
and will relieve Prezemysl and reoc-
cupy. according to the Rome advices.
one hundred miles, and reinforce-
ments are being brought ~ in con-
t.nuous stream by both sides. The
Russians have apparently ceased tenn
porarlly their advance in.o Transyi-
yania, and are establishing themselves
IN organized positions so that some OF
their strength may be transferred to
the west. M
Continuous Activity a. Front.
The renewal OF host!liti Is in GaliciA
makes the battle line fr)in the Car
pathians TO the interior OF East Prus-
STA one OF continuous activity. There
has been fighting during the past few
days at almost every part Z: the front.
and the clash OF offensives, particulars
ly in the central Poland regions, has
been sewers. The battle In East Prus-
sia on the Malwischken- LAsdehnen
tine proceeds without let-Up. and on
the Bzura- Rawka fields the engage.
ments have teen carried IN furiousiy.
A particularly violent conflict took
place at Atlanka. two miles north OF
Sochaczow, beginning on Tuesday
and continuing until today In thirty
minutes OF the fighting at the start
the Germans lost 500 killed in taking
Russian trench. from which they
were driven later by hayonet charge
The recent encounters have been fav-
orable to che Russians, according to
the official report of the General stan
at petrograd
A Russian officer who had charge
OF battery Of machine guns at At
lanka. In an interview published in
Petrograd says that his detachment
took their assigned positions on Nom
day night and lay waiting for the
Germans. whose trenches we're 1000
yards away on a slight elevation. At
daybreak the enemys cavalry ap-
peared and rode to within six hundred
wards of the Russian position, where
they halted At that moment the fua-
chine guns broke into fire and most OF
the German horsemen were killed &
Loss Was Heavy.
Half an hour later. at least three
reg. ments of German infantry appear
ed over the Hill and started building
entertainments Before they had
hardly begun the Russians were ont
OF their trenches and at them. Three
volleys from the Russian foot soldiers
preceded a charge which drove tho
Germans back. IT was in this AFFAIR
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
COUSINS
AS SYSTEM CHAIRMAN

Especial TO The Richmond Vlrgin!an)
Roanoke, Va. Jan. 2s.--The gem
eral committee OF the Brotherhood Of
LOGON olive Engineers. in session here.
elected the following officers:
S. II. HUFF. general chairman; NJ. J.
Fowler, yice-general chairman. A. NJ.
Cousins was made chairman OF the
advisory board.
The defeat OF A. NJ. Cousins. who,
for a number OF years. has been sys-
tenn chairman Of the locomotive engi-
neers OF the Norfolk and Western,
was accomplished only after eight bal
lots had been taken. and IL said 10
have been due to no objection to Mr..
Cousins personally or to his zeal as an
official
A veil OF secrecy has been thrown
over the deposing of Mr.. Cousins and
efforts to obtain a specific reason FOR
the displacement was tonight unsuc-
cessful. II is said, though not con-
firmed. the firemen have reelected
w. s. Roberts, as chairman of their
order and c. r. wooten.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
WILL NOT CONTROL
IMPORTED FOOD
GERMANY ENDEAvORS TO FIX
MATTERS so THAT FOOD SHIPS
WILL NOT BE SEIZED.

Washington. Jan. 2s.-The State
Department teGay received from the
German ambassador. Count Won
Bernstorfr. n telegram giving assu-
rance that shipments of foodstuffs
from the United States to Germany
will be exempted from the provisions
of the recent Imperial decree provid-
ing for Government control OF food
supplies In Germany.
This assurance was received In
telegram sent by the ambassad or
from New York. where ne now IL.
1t Indicated that II is the intention
OF the German Government to attempt
to distinguish between foei supplies
produced within the country and sup
plies brought in from the outside.
It Is believed. however, that a case
will be promptly presented, as the
American steamship WAhelmina is
now en- route to Hamburg with a car.
go OF food supplies. The British Gov
eminent. Il Is expected. VIII seize her.
and this will present q case necessi-
tating . discussion Of the general
Droblem-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
SULLIVAN DEFENSE
WE|GHTY DOCUMENT
DECLARES RESULTS OF HIS WORK
AS MINISTER SPEAKS ron
THEMSELVES.
ViCk'S DISCLAIMER
DECLARES THAT NO CABINET MEM
her HAS IN ANY WAY BEEN CON
NEcTED WITH TRANSACTIONS
THAT WOULD faint HIM.
DlSCLAIME r

New York, Jan. ss.--Minlster James
NJ Sullivah's defense, a weighty docu-
ment 70 which twenty eight exhibits
are attached, was received in evidence
today by Special Commissioner James
d. phelan, who has been investigating
Sulliyan's fitness for The Santo
Domingo post in q series Of hearings
at the Waldorf
Sullivan denies that &c was In a
conspiracy to promote the Banco
Nacional Or that he ate npted to in
fiuence The giving out Of public works
contracts. He also makes counter
charges against Walker w. Wick,
formerly recover general Of Domin-
lean customs whose letter &. President
Wilson brought about this investiga-
ton, and against John l. Mann.
formerly director general of public
works In Santo Domingo.
II rely upon my endorsements for
this position Minister Sullivan says
in his answer. ION my record as a
party man; on the presum p;ion that
vestigated my character. and passed
upon my fitness"
Mann. Conduct F1shy.
He characterizes the conduct OF Mr..
Mann as ''nshy." and asserts that Mr..
Wick conducted pro "a ganda In
every part CT this country misrepre-
senting my acts and motives, and at
tributing to me dishonest intentions
unsupported by any facts"
The present minority group In this
country are now IN harm onv with Mr..
Wick" he says. I'm an attack upon me
for my present fr.endliness to the
Jimenista government"
Mr.. Mann. according TO Mr.. Sui
,ivan's defense. kept a couple OF pet
contractors who became so careless In
their work that they at times did not
even pretead 10 bid against each
other"
II claim that there has been no
American representative here in Mr..
vtck's time who has escared the fury
Of his wrath, for one cause or anoth-
err" Sullivan continues, while ne
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
TAFT WOULD FIRE
ALL WARMERS
SAYS IN MOST CASES ASSISTANTS
COULD Run OFFICES WITH
OUT CHIEFS. :.
SURPLUS OFFICIAL
SAYS PRESENT SYSTEM HELPS con-
GREssMEN AND SENATOR'S BUILD
UP LOCAL MACHIsEs-URGE
DRASTIC REFORMS. :.
SURPLUS O FF ICIAL S

Charlottesville. Va. Jan. 2S.--"An-
rualiy for four years" said former
President William II, Taft. In his sec
ond lecture tonight on the Barbour
Tage Foundation at the University
OF Nirg MIA. II recommended that Com
sress change the method OF appoint
ing The postmasters, collectors of in
ternal revenue and collectors OF GUS
toms. by removing the necessity for
confirmation by the Senate. promis-
ing that II this were done i would put
all these officers under the classified
service. But my urgent recommen-
date MS fell upon deaf oars
= cngressmen ana SENIORS tclicve
that by the present iAt IN they can
maintain a local political organization
which viii assist them - be re-
e.soted. IL usually hurts more than
II helps the user in The long run:
but II does help 10 strengthen local
machines and bosses. II the persons
and parties coniending for the aboli-
ton of bosses and the suppression
of machines in Congress would show
the father and sincerity that ought to
be In them. they could promote the
cause which they SO loudly proclaim
most effectively by passing the law
to which l refer. Votes upon such a
measure would be test Of their sin
certify. But up to this time few mem
beers Of any party, however drastic re-
formers they proclaim themselves to
he, have stood his test.
Tho effect OF the present power
OF appointment upon the Presidents
prestige and control in Congress Is
shown In the gradual impairment
of his influence with members OF
Congress IS his term leugthens and
the Offices that he has 70 fiff be-
come fewer in number. This Is true
OF the most populer Presidents. II
Is sad but true.
Should Not Burden President.
Appointment except In tho
more important Offices ought to be
in some practical way removed
from the presidential duties The
President should not he required
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
ADMIRALTY DENIES .
VAN DER TAM STORY

London, Jan. 2s.-The persistent
rumors that the British battle cruiser
Inyinclble and the German battle
cruiser Van Der Tam had been In
action In South American waters
brought forth the following statement
from the admiralty tonight:
There is no foundation whatever
for the statement that the Van Der
Tam and Invincible have been in
action with enc another"
The absence of the Van Der Tam
from the German feet which was in
action with vice-Admiral Sir David
Beatty's squadron last Sunday had re-
vived the Tumors as to the where
ahouts of that ship. One report was
that she had been badly damaged IN
returning from the raid on Scar
borough, and other east coast towns
through a collision with the protected
cruiser Frauenlob.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
CAROLINA ON TRAIL
OF LIQUOR SHIPPERS
BILL INTRODUCED TO PREVENT
DELIVERY FOR BEvER-
AGE PURPOSES.

Especial to The Richmond virg!niAn.)
Raleigh. N. c.. Jan. 2s.-In the
House today many petitions from
some thirty or more places were pre-
santed, asking for a law to prevent
delivery of liquors for beverage pur-
poses, and Representative Grier. Of
Tredell, introduced a measure to tha9
effect.
The eastern counties hsh fua
would have consumed the final hour
of the session had 1t not been crowd.
ed out.
The new insurance bill was pre-
sented In the Senate and q bill to
allow women to become notaraea
public passed its final reading.
William J. Bryan will address the
State legislature in the hall OF the
HOUSE OF Representatives Saturday
morning between the hours Of IL and
~. He will meet newspaper men an0.
other friends in the offices Of the Cow
ernor. I'll
The Raleigh postmastership. which
has been hanging IRE for weeks boz
cause of the failure Of Secretary az
the Navy Daniels and Congressman
Pou and Senator Simmons to agroe
on a candidate. f. expected to ~
brought to a head by the end Of thu
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
RUSSIAN MENACE BL OCKS ATTACK ON SERVlA
KILLED CHICKEN
IN SELF-DEFENSE

South Norwalk, Conn, Jan. Is
Numbering a chicken in self-defense
was the somewhat novel plea ad-
vanced in court here today by Mrs.
Theresa Volka, when charged with
the theft OF poultry by her neignbor
Mrs. Lizzie popp. Judge Keogh said
the self-defense plea might hold wa
ter "a far as killing the chicken went,
hut 1t did not explain the removal of
the feathers and the placing OF the
bird in q pot. where il was found by
Mrs. Popp. Mrs. Vollla says that the
bird attacked her and nearly pecked
out her eyes.
Judge keogh fned her $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
ALL LIVE STOCK
/. FIGURES INCREASING
PROPHECIES OF $40 SHOES AND
20 CENT MEAT NOT WELL.
FOUNDED.
QUESTION OF HORSES
FoR WAR PURPOSES
NOT SUFFICIENT DRAIN ON
COUNTRY TO PROVE THE
SOURCE OF ALARM.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Prophecies
of $40 shoes and fifty-cent meat for
the United States in the near future
are unwarranted. according to an Of
flcial statement from the Department
Of Agriculture today. For the first
time In many years. 1t La said, all
classes OF live stock in the United
States are increasing. there being l.
$4,000 more beef cattle now than
there were a year ago. and nearly e.
o0o.o moro swine.
Europe is not making the heavy
purchases claimed, the statement says.
The story that France has bought
100000 horses for war purposes Is
denied. The Department figures show
that less than 100000 have been
shipped.
The statement says:
"On January / the number OF beet
cattle showed an increase of "a per
cent over the number year ago, and
an actual increase of l.2l2. 900 head
Hitherto the number OF beef cattle
in the United States has declined
steadily since 1910. There are also
more mich cows In the country thar
last year, the increase being rs pei
cent. or In numbers. $4,000. Swine
however. showed the greatest increase
OF all classes, 90 per cent.
ION January /. 1914. there were
only hs.s33,0c0 swine In the country;
on January /. 1915. 64,S1S.oo0. This
IL accounted for by the fact that the
production OF swine can be increased
more rapidly than that of other
Glasses of live stock and consequently
an enlarged demand can be met more
easily.
There were more horses on Ameri-
can farms on January l. 1915. than g
SAt~
600 head, or IL per cent. Since
there are approximately $4,000. 900
horses altogether IN the United States
the drain OF $4,000 or 100000 horses
on account OF the war is scarcely
alarming"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
KING ALBERT SENDS
MESSAGE TO POPE
EXPRESSES GREAT APPRECIATION
OF CONDUCT OF CARDINAL
MERCER.

Washington. Jan. 2s.--The follow
ing message, sent by King Albert. Of
Belgium. to Pope Benedict was made
public today at the Belgian legation
here:
The heart of Your Holiness must
have been deeply affiicted by tho arrest
OF high dignitary OF the Church.
member of the sacred college. who. al
though paying respect to the situation
de facto OF the occupier OF hts coun-
try. could not remain silent In the
presence OF the merciiess wrongs com
mitted towards his parishicners. and
the ill-treatment inflicted on 80 many
priests in my country.
Il express to the venerable chief Of
the Roman Church my great admira-
ton for the conduct Of Cardinal Mer-
cier, who. Hike the glorious prelate OF
olden times. has dared to oppose truth
to perjury, and TO proclaim the i'm
prescrtptible rights OF q cause OF JUS
tice In the face Of the universal con-
science.
II beg Your Holiness TO believe In my
rsspectuous fsslinga and my niiai de-
votion-s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
WOULD CARVE NEW
STATE OUT OF TEXAS

Austin, Texas, Jan. 2s.--If Joint re-
solution which Senator W. A. Johnson
introduced in the Legislature today Is
passed. and the proposal receives the
support of majority of the votes OF
the people OF Texas. a new State. to
be called jefferson. will be created out
of the western half Of the present Com
monwealth.
MIR. Johnson says that the 100000
people who reside in the territory en-
braced in the proposed new state are In
open revolt against the bad treatment
which they have been receiving at the
hands - the dominating liquor inter
ests, which he charges are in control
of the political affairs of Texas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
BIG BIRMINGHAM
BANK CLOSES DOORS

Birmingham, Ala. Jan. 2s.-The
jefferson County Savings Bank, one Of
The oldest banks in the city. will not
open Friday morning. After confer
ences tonight with State banking of
ficiais and representatives OF other.
banks, statement was issued to the
effect that the suspension Is necessary
by reason of rumors. and that all de-
positors would be protected and early
resumption cH business guaranteed.
Assurance is given that no depositor
or creditor Will lose anything.
The bank has a surplus OF quar-
ter million assets. and million and
three-quarters deposits
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
Debate Has Not Converted Ma
jority to Capitalization. But
Has Had Effect
Milstead Plan
Meets With Success
Provides for One Commission
er and Two Ex-Chcio Mem
bers-White Delivers Strong
Address

The House of Delegates OF Vir-
ginla Is at sea. II LIZ still for seq
regation. but there Is evidence
that IL Is not stiIl 50 strongly OPP
posed to some kind OF tax COM
mission. The two-days' debate
on the tar commission bill, mag
nifcentiy conducted by the NIL
nority for centralized conimts-
sion plan of taxation, has not
converted enough, If any mean-
bers to ensure the passage of the
Pits Chalkley- Montague commits
sion bill, but 1t has led many
members to believe that with
segregation, there should be some
kind OF commission.
From questions asked yesterday,
during day OF speech making, and
from expressions heard from indi-
vtdual members. 1t became evident
that there is a strong tendency on the
part OF the House to return to the
original plan OF the segregationists
powers, to supplement the segregation
bill.
Work For Auditor.
The Weaver-Buchanan bill entrusts
the work Of administration to the Au-
ditor Of Public Accounts, but there il
evident belief that more work at
taches to the administration of the
tax laws than the Auditor,
with his multiplicity Of duties. can &C.
compiish.
Harry Houston. OF Elizabeth City.
a segregationist. was one Of those,
who, by questions, indicated yesterday
that there IL growing belief that
even with the adoption of the Weaver
Buchanan bill there should be some
central authority. Hugh White. In
his speech in favor Of segregation. de-
clared that the adoption Of some kind
OF commission bill Is not Inconsistent
with the adoption OF the segregation
plan.
One definite result OF a day o.
speech making was the preparation by
E. w. Milstead. OF Newport News, OF
an amendment to the Chalkiey tax
commission bill. This amendmen,
provides for board. composed of one
paid tax commissioner. to be elected
by the people. and OF the Auditor O.
Public Accounts and the chairman OF
the State corporation Commission, as
ex-otficio members.
The lines are so closely drawn be.
tween the centralizationists and the
segregationists that II Is not believed
that the leaders Of either side viii
accept this compromise. but It il pos.
sible that the House will take the bi,
between its teeth and vote for the
Milstead amendment. then pass the
bill and a little later vote for segre.
cation.
One thing seems certain, after all
the speech making. and that ia that
despite the attacks made by the cen.
traiizattontsts against the segregation
plan, the House still stands Arm IL,
the latter system. A majority may
vote for some kind Of a commission
but apparently. 1t will never vote FOL
the Chalkley hill and will vote fol
segregation
Discuss Both Bills.
A vote on the tax commission bill
late yesterday afternoon, or, at tbs
latest, some time today. was prevented
by Major ]. n Stubs. Of Gloucester
Before the debate was resumed yes
terdoay morning Major Stubs pre-.
scented resolution, providing thai
both the tax commission bill. already
ffpnfttfed ON Second Pcre
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
President Gives Reasons for
Refusing to Sign Irnmigra-
ton Measure
Literacy est
Not True One
Right of Asylum Has Brought
America Many Noble Citi-
zens-Test of Quality and
Purpose

Washington, Jan. 2s.--President
Wilson today forwarded to the House
4 message vetoing the Immigration
bill. He based his disapproyal on the
provision imposing a hteracy test OF
incoming aliens. When read to the
House the message WAS applauded by
the opponents OF the bin.
An attemp. will be mad. TO pass the
bill over the Presidents veto. A veto
will be taken In the House nsxt Thurs
day. Representative Burnett of Ala
bama. one OF tho authors Of the bill. Is
confident that he can muster tho
necessary two-thirds vote to override
the executive veto Doubt ON this
point is expressed by other leaders,
but the contest will be close. II the
House ovarrides tho veto like action
will be taken by the Senate.
Under tn. rules a vote could have
been demanded in the House on the
veto message today. A postponement
for week was decided on In order
that opportunity might be given for
full attendance of members.
Constrained by Conviction.
President Wilson said that It was
with unaffected regret that he found
himself constrained by clear conviction
TO return the BILL
Tho right OF political asylum, the
President satd In his message. has
brouxht TO this country many . man
OF noble character and elevated pur-
pose. who was marked AZ an outlaw
In his own less fortunate land. and
who has yet become an ornament TO
our citizenship and TO our public coun
ellis. The children and the compatri-
OTIS Of these illustrious Americans
must stand amazed to see the repre-
sentat.vea OF their nation now re-
solved, In the fuliness OF our national
srtenKfh and at the maturity of our
great Institutions, to risk turning such
men back from our shores without test
of quality or purpose"
Other business In the House was
suspended in order that ths veto mes
mage might be read. and during the
discussion it was said that a day will
probably be set aside for debate be-
fore q vote to pass the bill over the
prrsident's veto ie taken.
In answer to Mr.. Burnetts state
rnent that he would probably move
next Thursday or Friday that the bill
be passed over the veto. Representa-
tive SABBATH urged that discussion OF
The subject should not be delayed.
II DO not desire snap Judgment on
anybody" Mr., Burnett said. mo one
who favors this bill has had any tips
40 to when this message would come
IN"
and the veto message was referred
which Chairman Burnett said ne
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
FEW DAYS LEFT ON
BIG BALLOT PERIOD
WINNERS OF COMPETITIVE BAL
LOTS WILL STAND BEST
CHANCE FOR GRAND
PRIZE.

Just a short time remains of the
COZ. petive ballot period. After a few
da. . II will be too late to take advan-
tage OF the greatest and best chance
to Increase lead In the big campaign.
Get In the midst OF the activity.
Keep going all the time. The battle
of Waterloo was lost because one
general did not arrive on the scene In
time to help fight tho battle. In this
battless ofvotes you might lose be-
cause you do not take ADVANTAGE Of
the situation in time to poll o SUI
,icient number OF votes. At this
stage OF the campaign the situation
Ii critical A single subscription may
be the telling one. The votes will
be reduced after February .. after
which time II might be too late to
forge ahead sufficiently to win an
automobala Don't be afraid that
you will secure too many suhscrip-
tons an when the votes are counted
on the last night the winers will
feel better satisfied to have won by
49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
DUKE ARRUZZI PROTESTS
AGAINST WAR SHIPMENTS.

Boston. Jan. 2S.-A protest
against American merchants sup
plying munitions OF war TO the con-
tending armies In Europe was re-
ceived today by Mayor Curicy from
the Duke Uf the Abruxzi. The pro-
test Is being presented by the
Duke in the name Of citizens of
the United States who are passing
the winter in Italy. The letter
says:
Never in the history of nations
have orders Of such gigantic pro-
portions been accepted by any
country ms those now being exc
cuted In America for the continu-
ance of the European war.
"Amcrica's unlimited supply of
death-dealinx machinery will cause
an indefinite prolongation of this
murder of mankind"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-29
WOULD KILL MAN
WHO SAVED HIS LIFE

Millville, N. j., Jan. 2S.-Threaten-
ing to kill DIR. e. p. Rickert a sur
geon. because he saved his life. Sam
uel Pangburn, glass-worker. was
arrested here today.
A few weeks ago Pangburn at
tempted suicide by firing a bullet into
his breast Just above the heart. He
ives rushed to q hospital. where DR..
Rickert performed an operation. re-
moving the bullet and saving the
mans life.
Today Fangburn appeared at the
PHYSICIANS office fiourishing a re-
volver and exclaiming he was going
to shoot the doctor who wouldn't let
him die. He was arrested and locked
in jail.