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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-08-04
CAMPAIGNS OUTSIDE
BIG WAR THEATERS

In score Of regions there has
been fighting which would have held
worldwide attention were it not for
the mighty battle lines in France and
Poland.
Servia's own war was greater trial
to her than either of the two preced-
Ing Balkan struggles. Assisted by
Montenegro, the little Slavic nation
twice threw the hosts of Franz Josef
beyond her borders and inflicted
losses of about 100000 men, but she
suffered severely herself.
The Austrians invaded Serbia In
great force about August Is and pene.
trated to the Jadnr river, where a
great flve-day battle ended in the
rout of the Teutons.
Thes Austrians returned soon in
stronger force than ever. They
reached Valjevo, where on November
II the .Serbians met a defeat.
With their supply Of artillery am
munition exhausted. the Serblans now
had to retreat. The Austrians, be-
lieving them crushed, withdrew six
army corps for re-enforcements
against the victorious Russians in Ga
licia. ,,r .~
Shells and English tars with naval
guns reached the Serblans, and on
December 5 they turned on the Aus
trians and cut them to pieces.
The entry Of Turkey into the war
was marked by a brave, but foolhardy
attempt to invade Egypt. Great Brit
aims Indian and colonial troops threw
the invaders back with heavy losses.
British and Japanese troops invest
ed the fortified German port of Using
tau, China, and after a siege of a few
weeks the defenders gave up the hope
less struggle.
A section Of the Boer population Of
South Africa revolted. The revolt
was put down by a Boer, Premier
Botha. He then invaded German
Southwest Africa, and after a long
campaign In the waterless deserts
captured the greatly outnumbered
Germans July 81.
After taking three.quarters OF a year
to arm herself to the teeth, Italy at
tackled Austria this spring. The effect
of the entry Of Italy upon the arena
has not yet been marked.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-08-04
FIRST YEAR OF THE
WAR ON THE SEA

At the end Of the first year
OF war not a German fighting
craft, except submarines, Is
known to be at large outside
the Baltic sea. The Austrian
warships are confined to the up
per Adriatic and the Turkish
fleet to the Sea of Marmora
and adjacent straits. The mer-
chant marine Of the central
European powers has disar-
peared utterly from the ocean
highways. Sixty million dol
lars worth Of German shipping
lies idle In the docks OF New
York, while several times as
much is bottled up elsew here.
AT the same time the German
submarines have inflicted enor-
nous losses of allied shipping.
While both sides have prob
ably concealed many losses,
the following is a fairly accu-
date summary Of the number
OF craft which have been de-
stroyed:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-08-04

known
British wh
the
just before the battle '- INV
The German
their
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-08-04
FIRST YEAR COST OF
WAR IN MEN AND MONEY

. Only approximately accurate
tables Of the killed, wounded
: and missing In the first year of
!. the war are possible, because
; France and Russia and Austria.
Hungary do not give out their
; figures, while Germany has
changed her policy recently to
! one Of secrecy. Great Britain
still tells her losses from
month to month.
The following estimates are
believed to give a fairly cor.
. rect idea Of the casualties:
Teutonlc Allies.
uerInany ............ 100000
. Austria-Hungary 80. 100000
Turkey .............. 100000
. O"A ''''''' '''.'' f,fOV,UUU
Entente Allies.
france ...............1 100000
. Russia Oncluding pris-
oners, 1,175,OOO) .3,50O,o00
. Great Britain ......... 100000
Belgium .............. 100000 .
Servia ............... 100000
Japan ................ 1910
Italy (no reports Of
: ioSScs I5,OUU
. Portugal (fighting in
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
Statement OF Cash Receipts and DISBURSEMENTS

New Orleans, July 80, 1915
~ Voo the and the Board of Commissioners
III" 0 BOgalusa, Louisiana:
with audit
o Bogaua months ended June
e submit following exhibits and schedules
Disburse
~ for the six months ended June 80, 1915
Receipts Disbursements of the Current
AcrOunt the School the months ended
1915.
H. current Account Expenses FOR the SIX months ended June
&c. 1915
Schedule School Expenses the months ended June
1915
regarding the audit which
nay be desired ,: l.. - . characterization; 81. a., i and
during the OF the audit
'"" truly,
WARWICK MITCHELL, CO.,
Chartered
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
.$1O,429.45
Statement Of Cash Funds

J.. K. JOHNSON, Esq,
Commissioner of Accounts Finances
Bogausa louisiana
Dear Strive have made cash audit the City Bga
usa month July 1915
Cash Funds adjusted at July 81 1915.
We found the cash properly
the Current Fund which doubtless
In
the $2099o with the which
doubt the result clerical
Proper instructions the City with the
adjustment to be made the bank
immediate
We will be
this
WARWICK MITCHELL, PEAT co,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
TODAY Of
DR.. ]. {. WALTON
BODY or PHYSICIAN WILL FEST
IN NEW JERSEY-PIONEER
IN HYDROTHERAPY.

The funeral OF DIR. John Chappeli
Walton will be conducted today from
his late home in Ridgefield. N. j., and
interment will be made there. DR..
Walton died Thursday in Ridgefeld
after an Illness Of nearly two years
duration. in the sixtieth year Of his
age.
DIR Walton, one of the btst-known
specialists and physicians In the
States Of Virginia and North Carolina.
his native State. was a pioneer In the
development of hydrotherapy and
electric treatment in the South and
he for many years enjoyed a large
and extensive practice.
He. at one time. conducted q sana-
torium in the annex of Hurphy's Ho-
tel. having entrance on the Grace
Street side. and at the time of his
years arc, was contemplating It's en-
he had In process of organization a
stock company for the purpose OF
taking over the Fonticello Springs
property, on which 1t was proposed
to erect a sanatorium.
He wns born in Caswell County,
North Carolina. August 10, 1855, and
was graduated at Louisville Medical
College in 1878. After practicing IN
North Carolina he moved to Chase
City, where ne was consulting physi-
clan at Mecklenburg Mineral Springs.
He Is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Bersie Hall. Of Ridgeheid.
N. j.. by two children. Peter and Sa :
rah, and by two sisters, Mrs. Robert
Faucet, of Casweil County, N. c., and
Mrs. Woody. OF Rockdale, Texas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
LOGON AND CARVER
SENT TO GRAND JURY
BOTH MIN MUST FACE TRIM
FOR OTFENSES OF CAPITAL
NATURE.

Charles L. T-o-on, sixts-four years
old, a basketmaker OF Twentieth and
Broad Streets. was held for grand
fury action by Justice Griggs In Police
Court yesterday on the charge OF hav-
ing committed capital crimes against
two young Church Hill girls j. H.
Carver, q painter. who was inpli-
Gated by Lozon In a confession which
ne made to the police the night he
was arrested, was held on the charge
of having committed a similar Of
Tense against Ethel Alvts, thirteen
years old.
Lozon il charged with having
cr.minaliy assaulted both the Alvis
girl and Vera Hawiey the eleven
year-old daughter OF another neigh
Der.
The two young girls were the only
witnesses examined at the preliminary
hearing OF the case yesterday. Dam
aging testimony against both men
was given by the young girls who de-
scribed In detail the story OF their
visits to the basketmaker's shop.
where they were given candy and
money occasionally.
In Carver's case It appeared to be
an affair OF only aggravated assault.
For this reason. Gilhest X. Pollock.
counsel for Carver. asked Justice
Griggs to pass on his case. but the
court declined to do so. Judge Griggs
stated that he preferred to have the
grand jury act In both cases.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
BAR ASSOCIATION
NAMES OFFICERS

Al the recent annual meeting OF the
Richmond Bar Associa Ion the follow
ing officers We're elected to hold Of
fee for one year: II. Il. Miller, presi
dent: Judge ~ L. ifoiladay. first vice
president: A w Patterson second
president: John $. Esgleston.
third vice president. and NJ. O. Wal
lace secretary end treasurer.
The president has announced the
following committee appointments; To
the executive committee, J. Kent
2awley, to the committee on adrnis-
sions. Albert @. Boschen. John l. In
gram and 4. u. Christian. committee
on judiciary. S. :. +. Patteson, chair
man. Robert f. Scott, 10 Lane Stern,
r. J.. Montague and John A. Cutchins;
committee on grievances. Emmett Sea-
ton, chairman. Hiram NJ. Smith.
Joseph c. Taylor. Thomas Il. Sneed
and A. g. Buford, Ir; committee on
amendment of the law. Edwin F. Cox
chairman. John $. Eggleston. Ernest
NJ. Long, julien Gum and Harold s.
Rloomberg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
$4,000 CAMPAIGN FOR
RICHMOND BOY SCOUTS
Ten Committees viii Seek SuI,scrip-
lions, Beginning Their Work for
Scoutdem Tuesday Morning.
J. STEWART BRYAN, CHAIRMAN.
Money Secured VIII Take Care of Boy
Scout Work Here In 1918 and 1915.
Many Prominent Men viii Aid In
Boys Great Work.

A $4,000 campaign for funds 70
finance the Boy Scout Movement IN
the city of Richmond during the years
1915 and 1916 was inaugurated at a
meeting of prominent citizens held
last night in the auditorium OF the
Chamber of Commerce. The campaign
will begin Tuesday morning and will
continue for three days, its headqunr'
ters being at $50 East Main Street.
The money raised will go to the
fund of Richmond Council, Boy Scouts
of America. and II will be used In the
furthering of the objects and purposes
Of Boy Scoutdom in Richmond. The
money will be used In the purchase
OF equipment. the defrayiug Of camp
expenses and headquarters and other
expenses.
John Stewart Bryan was elected
general chairman of the campaign
and Neil Sills was secretary at the
meeting last night. Plans for the
conduct of the campaign were per-
fected and a number of teams or com
mittees to solicit the gifts were nam
ed. The contributions may be paid
during a period extending over al
most two years. and the payments OF
subscription instailments will be com
parativeiy easy.
Information and data can be Sc
cured at Scout headquarters on Main
Street Monday. A meeting of the sew
sral teams will be had there Monday
afternoon at 4:3e o'clock.
The working Committees.
The members of the teams or com
mittees are:
Team One--Neil d. stills. T. r Bryan
F. w. Duke, f. h Thomson. (. q
Fairbanks, H ". Jackson. II. $. Bins
wanger.
Team Two-waller Holiday. a p
Wilmer. p. w. Durrett. r. s. winston
X, s. Crump, r ID. Beveridge.
Team Three-Er. p. w. Howle, Mil
ton Cone, O. l. Beardsley, G. letter
Jones, N. A. Levy
Team Four--w!iliam Todd. A Haw-
kins, John Landstreet. f. w. Farley,
John Hirschberg. Roy @. Plat
Team Five--w. B. Ptxini. Morgan r.
Mills. !. c. Hagan. G. c. Dula
Team SIKH. p. Eichelberger. g. II
Clarke. Owsley Sanders. a. l. Hawse
r. s. Hume. r. II. Bruce.
Team Seven-~A. r. Pyle. w c.
Tucker. j. wildt. II c. sledd. Lewis
Adair Fairfax Jones, Mr.. McCracken.
Team Eight--John r Wilson. r. l.
Conquest. Jr.. w. u. Duke. Robert
Lecky, ". r Augustine.
Team Nine-W. f. Drewry. Charles
A. Rose. +. r. Noting. GEORGE u, Nor
gan. Professor E F. Smith.
woman's Team--Mrs. X. N. Blank
cnship. Mrs Morgan. Afiss Scott, Mrs
Cook Mrs. Adkins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
RENEW CONTRACT
FOR CURRENT YEAR

After having disposed OF a large
number OF small matters pertaining
To '--rious conditions none Of which
was OF Importance to The general pub
lie. the Administered tive Board yesteg-
Gay taxed over the proposition or
lighting the streets by gas
There are about 500 gas lamps in
the city. Heretofore the city has en-
tered iIlto a contract With the Amers-
can Street Lighting Company 70 Iook
after the soc Hghta
These lights mainly are located Il.
the openings II alleys, or su the al
leys, or between streets where al
ley's come into juxta position with the
city electric lights, and in front or
churches or similar places
Captain Mccarthy. on general prin~
ciples, az he said. opposed the grant
Ing If the right to the American Street
Lighting Company. because. as he
said. the city mad plenty OF gas and
electricity 10 supply the city with all
the light necessary.
When il was shown that IL wouid
take the city at least "A year to insta.i
the poles and TO arrange fer the lights
Captain Mccarthy withdrew slis on-
position and voted for the measure.
II was suggested by Commissioner
Folkes. that the American Street
Lighting Company be awarded the
contract for the current year, and
that in the meantime the City Council
appropriate a sufficient sum TO provide
for the lacing OF poles and the In
stailation Of everything necessary TO
the Improvement OF the lighting or
the streets and alleys OF the city.
When the final vote was called COM
missioner Mccarthy voted with tie
others
Department, was present 20 advice
with the board. His advice concern
ing the maintenance and lighting al
the gas lamps impressed the board
and they voted according 10 the SHE
gestions made by him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
SUBCOMMITTEE DID NOT MEET.
Mcssrs. Mitchell and Rate life Were
Not Able to Attend.

Not Able to Attend.
There was no meeting of the Sub
committee or Utilities last night. ow-
ing to the inability Of two members
of the committee to be present
Superintendent Knowles and In
spectof Shelton, OF the Gas Depart
men., were present with facts and fig-
ures to show that the city could give
gas as cheapiy and as well as any
one, and they will be ready to give
these documents whenever tho COM
mi.tee shall meet.
Chairman Powers and Councilman
Batkins were on hands ready for
business but neither Messrs. Mitchell
nor Radcliffe could attend the meet
Ing.
The subcommittee will not meet
again until after the meeting CT the
general committee on Monday night
At that time the advocates of lease
of the gas works will be heard. and
others. pro and con.
Later in the week the subcommittee
on cheaper and better gas will hold a
meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
WORDS Of PRAISE
FOR BOY SCOUTS
BUSINESS MANAGER w. II. DAB.
NEY TELL WHY THEY ARE TO
BE COMMENDED,

Business Manager W. r. Dabney has
voiced his approval Of the Boy scou.
movement in a letter 10 Scout Ex-
ecutive w. j. b. Houseman. Mr.
Dabney writes as follows:
Richmond, Va,
March 10. 1915.
Mr.. w. j. B. Housman, Scout Execu-
tive, Richmond. Va:
Dear Sir,--Answering yours OF
March 3rd.
! regard the Boy Scouts a most use
full institution.
First--In its influence to develop
the character of the boys associat ed
thereby, and as an example to others
less fortunate.
Secondly have observed these
boys In a most useful capacity-hand-
ling the people when crowding upon
the thoroughfares OF the city occasion
ed by some demonstration that would
draw the people to the streets
In this character | have observed
them acting IN many useful ways:
Protecting the crowd from possible
accident. temporarily caring for those
stricken by sickI esq o. by accident,
and servtceabie as guides 10 strangers
and of invaluable assistance TO the po-
lice in their efforts when handling
large crowds on the streets. | have
always found tham most willing to
respond TO any service tn. ' can render
in promoting the civic welfare Of the
city
For the reasons herein given. and
many others / shs mention, in my
opinion. the Boy Scouts command the
most generous consideration and sup
port OF our people.
Yours very truly.
W. r DApNEY.
Business Manager
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
SHORTHAND MAN
IN SERIOUS TROUBLE
ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF AC-
COSTING WOMAN ON
STREET.

LeRoy Weber, .thirty-six years old
a. Washington, II, c., shorthand re-
porter. was arraig0ed Ia Police Court
yesterday to answer two charges, both
of which grew out of a scene enacted
at Fifth and Main Streets the night
before when he accostci Mrs. Matte
Wann, of 7 South Fifth Street. The
case went over until Tuesday at the
request of his counsel, T. Gray Had
don.
Weber was charged with interfering
with Mrs. Mann and with carrying a
pistol. Patrolman G. A. Jennings, VINO
made the arrest, stated yesterday that
he was standing near the corner OF
Fifth and Cary Streets about l o'clock
Thursday night, when his attention
was attracted by the loud talking Of
q man at Fifth and Main Streets. He
started toward the scene. but quick
address a woman and tell her that
unless she went with him that he
would kill her"
When he arrived on the corner
Mrs Wann told him that Weber had
forced his attentions upon her. The
officer placed Weber under arrest and
started with him TO a patrol box to
put In a call for the Second District
patrol wagon. While walking at his
side Weber suddenly stopped. The
police officer paid no attention to this
move at the time. After seeing Weber
placed In the patrol wagon he re-
turned to NE corner at Fifth and
Main Streets, and because Webers
actions had looked suspicious he look-
ed around on the ground where Weber
had suddenly stopped. He found a
revolver living upon the sidewalk
Weber then had the additional charge
lodged AGAINST him ct carrying a con-
~ealed weapon.
In Police Court yes'erdav Patrol
man Archie Holt recosnized Weber So
tre rns~ who arnroa ceaed him Thurs
asv night with the request that re
vafd house on North FIRST street.
where he said Mrs. Wanr rad gone.
Mrs Wanns attorney ,faraeS X.
Sheppard. Jr.. said yesterday that
Mrs Wann ves returning from the
corner at Third and Main Streets.
where she had ecn< 10 nLsil letter.
when she was arosted AT Fifth and
Main Street ny Weber
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
WILL TALK ON THE
DEVIL S PAYROLL

The attendance at the mems meet
ings on sunday afternoons at the
Central Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. Grace and seventh Streets,
continues a h!gh-water mark, and to-
morrow, afternoon will be no exc%p-
ton. Rev. i. y. VIM, pastor OF Bar.
ton Heights Methodist Church. will
be tn speaker, and his subject Will
be, The Devils Pay roll" Mr.. Winn
IS a fores full speaker and knows what
to say tc men. for he is Il young
man himself Young and strong and
"a mans man" All men are cordially
invited. There will be songs in the
darg.
Rig Meeting for Boys.
Last Sunday afternoon there vere
lio boys at the Convention Meeting"
and ,omorrow's meeting will he even
better Ad5utant Johnson, of the sal
walton Army, will he the speaker,
and u will be u great message that
he will bring to the boys. He will
also have his guitar with him. and
will give the delegates a real treat
with Gospel songs. All boYs over
ten years Of age are cordially invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13

several farmers from the North
west have recently bought land and
settled in the vicinity OF Chester. T..
" Besecker. of Wisconsin. has puv-
chased from r. II. Bruce, at Chester.
fourteen acres Of land. on which he
will build handsome home and en-
gage in intensive farming. His son,
walter. is connected with him Ia tha
enterprise.
Another son, Howard Besecker, has
purchased tract from 7. L. Snead,
ard will build on il. and will make a
specially OF truck raising. with lettuce
grown under canvas as his leader.
Another son, Charles Besecker, has
leased from W. G.. Truhart. os Chess
ter. the old aldwin farm OF 400 acres
on James River for practical farm
ing.
DIR. D. W. Philo. of Fremont. o.,
has purchased 400 acres of land near
Chester. which he will improve and
convert into q model farm,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
LOOK FOR CHANGES N
REVENUE OFFICE STAFF
Collector Moncure Goes 10 Washington
to Consult With the Powers
That Be As To Offices
SIMPSON TO BE TRANSFERRED
Very Efficient Man, Who Has Worked
In the Office Here For Many Years.
Will Probably Go To washington
As Result OF Change.

Collector Moncure. of the internal
revenue office, left yesterday afternoon
for Washington to confer with the
powers that be.
Mr.. Moncure. as his friends state,
Is up against II. on account Of the
large number Of applicants for office,
and the few places at his disposal.
Before leaving Collector Moncurs
said to Some of his friends. that when
he returns on next Tuesday, he will
make q number Of changes in his de-
partment.
1t Is said that there will be several
removals and transfers.
Among the removals will be one of
the men who has beer In the depart
ment for q long time. Frank A. Simp-
son, who has worked with Colonel
Chapman a number Of years.
Collector Moncure says that, with
the pressure brought to bear upon
him he must do what he can for
Democrats
OF course, says Collector Moncure,
the civil service regulations apply. and
the best interests of the service must
be looked after.
In reference to the Office held by
Mr.. Simpson. It II said. that the de-
partment in Washington will look
after him. Mr.. Simpson happens to
he a Republican. The administration
is Democratic. And in handling this
disposition of offices. Collector Mon
cure has held himself aloof from
politics. and has endeavored to con-
duct the Office as II should be, regard
less of politics.
That Is why he went to Washington
yesterday. He wishes to handle the
Office as II should be. without political
influences surrounding IT.
In addition to the transfer of Mr..
Simpson. II Is said there will be other
changes. The nature OF these changes
Will be made known next Tuesday
when Collector Moncure returns from
the Capital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
MINISTRY HELPING GOOD CAUSE.
Distinguished Divines of City Re-
spending u II. II. Y. NJ. &. A. Call.

spending to II. II. u. NJ. G. A. Call.
Distinguished ministers OF the city
are lending their active support to the
good work OF the Railway Young
Mems Christian Association. Every
Sunday afternoon the meeting is ad
dressed by some popular divine and
the interest in these religious services
is increasing.
Tomorrow Rev. DR.. George W. Nc
Daniel, of the First Baptist Church,
VIII deliver an address. This meet
ing will be open to both men and
women Mr.. David ", Richwine viii
be the soloist and there will be sing
ing by q male quartet. OF course.
there will be the usual congreg ticnal
singing OF the old gospel songs.
The thursday lunch social made its
usual hit and Secretary Thomas short
and pithy message was enjoyed. A
laugh was occasioned by an answer
to the secretary's question. What
frequently keeps railroad man from
sin - One of the buncu of men quiet
ly relied. The fear of losing his Job!"
which suggests the thought that
penalty is provided. not SO much az a
punishment, as a preventive.
The boys are enjoying their de-
batting society very much and II Ia
proving helpful to them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-13
MILD REBUKE TO WOOD.
Connection Of Army Officers With
Outside Movements Undesirable.

Washington. March 11.--Secretary
Of War Garrison today gave his views
with regard to the association OF army
officers. even informally. with the
American Legion. the origin OF which
was recently announced In New York.
and which has been the subject of
much discussion because OF the re-
ported connection with It Of Major
General Leonard A. Wood.
In u letter to General Wood, re-
plying to the latter report on his con-
nection with the American Legion.
Mr.. Garrison declares It ''undesirab BILE
for officers OF the army to have any
connection with organizations outside
OF the War Department, VINO are deal
ing or contemplate dealing with the
same subject matter"
The secretary's letter Is regarded as
a mild -ebuke to General Wood. and
an intimation that Captain johnson.
General Woods aide. is expected TO
cease advising the foundation Of the
American Legion.