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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16
Leonard Il. Houston.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NORFOLK. VA. March l5-I.conard
l.. Houston. of Fifty-first street. Nor
folk, died yesterday at a local hos
pitol. following an illness of two weeks.
lie was forty-one years of age and
had lived in Norfolk for about three
years He is survived by his wife. one
son ana one daughter Mrs. u. g. JEFF
fries. of Tappahannock. is a sister
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16

II; chamberlayne. Mrs II. s. Fitzgerald.
MT. L. Joynes. Mrs. .. Warwick
- Team N-Mrs. - A. Brothers. captain
Team not ready
-, Team Mrs. A. l.. s,raus captain: Mrs.
M;,s IS; Thaihlmer ID. ". r. ,praE. Mr: and
miner. NJ q. Thalhincr. Mrs. e. Z. Straus.
1Ihurl.s Gunst. Mrs. l.. S. Straus, Mrs W.
Team Mrs. ~ t. Buford. captain:
Miss X: Gordon. Miss r. Harwo0d Mrs u
r. +. Mecleuski Mrs. j. T. John.on. Mrs
James j. ''''' -'1' o.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16
Mr.. Lille sp;ker Keller.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.i
WOODSTOCK, VA. March l5.-Mrs
Lille Spikcr Keller. wife of Archer
Keller. died at her home at Saumsville
Shenandoah County. on Wednesday
aged forty years. Sine is survived by
her husband one young son. Robert
Keller. and two sisters. Mrs. Ollie Peer
OF Maurcrtown. and Mrs. Samuel Eaus-
erinan. of Mount Olive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16
Historical soc,e,, to Meet.

The Virginia Historical Society will
hold IT'S annual meeting at O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon at its home. 707
VIII be open to all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16
Rev. Wallace CIV.

GORDONSNILLE. VA, March 10
Kew. Wallace Cave, an aged and re-
tired minister Of the Christian Church.
died at his home near Bibb's store
IN Louisa County. last Friday night.
aged seventy years. The burial was
at the home place on Monday, the SER
vices being conducted by the Rev w.
s. Hoy. pastor of the Christian Church
at Louisa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16

wonderful medicine. for not only did
1t straighten my joints and remove;
the stiffness, but also helped my
stomach from the beginning"
Send to W. a. Varney, lynn
Mass, for the booklet. "a Word to;
Skeptics." It's Free.
Get Var-ne-sis Now-to-day--st.
Tragic Drug Company and all rell.
able druggists.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16
Miss Maria S,yur,x.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
HARRlSONBURG. VA. March Is
MISS Maria SwartZ. ninety years old.
died Oh Tuesday at the home Of her
niece. Mrs. Charles Richie. near Mount
clinton. Two weeks ago she fell and
broke her arm in two places.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-16
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917

Wis. of the Baptist Church DIR. Baker
died on his sevcnty-eishth birthday
anniversary.
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samuel Fasco

HARR1SONBCRG, VA. March 10
Mrs George y. Conrad. Of Harrison
Malvern daily record., 1917-03-15
PETE & BUGS GIVE
 AWAY A WIFE TONIGHT

The Pete and Bugs Musical Comedy Co.. while getting off to bad start Monday, have inn proved their offering nightly, and consequently the public is showing it's appreciation by in- creasing patronage. Tonight's bill is entitled. This Is The Life". and is full of funny situa- tions from start to finish. Pete the long, lean, lanky comedian, will again be seen in "black face' part. while Bugs tonight will do "Jew" character. And don't forget, a real, hUe WIFE will Joe given away to some lucky young man immediately after tht performance.
Malvern daily record., 1917-03-15
MRS. LOCHRIE ENTER
 TAINS COUNTRY CLUB

The Country Club met Wednes- day afterooh at the home of Mrs. c. R. Lochrie, Clifford. A large per cent of the member ship was present and manifested much interest in all lines of work.
 Plans were arranged for bringing Mrs. Wade Hampton Cornell, a noted suffrage leader of Hot Springs, to this city.
 An interesting program was rendered and an open discussion by the members on Woman's Suffrage.
 It was decided not to build a club house during the present year, but would enlist our energies and that of the com munity in an enterprise having for it's purpose the adornment of the Courthouse grounds for park purposes. 1t was the con- sensus of opinion that a pavilion should be built for the band or other musical exercises, also that seats should be built and other conVenienees arranged for those that visited the park on evenings when entertainments had been arranged for their pleasure. It was the idea that Court Square. centrally located as 1t is, would be convenient to the entire population of the city and those of the country who were here on occasions when entertainments were given. And
 as these would be free to all it is certain they would be well at- tended. In order to carry out this idea it would of course be necessary to light the grounds brilliantly, or at least that part used for entertainment purposes.
 Mesdames Moore and OXley. sister of the hostess, were guests of the club. After the program a delicious luncheon was served hV the hostess and a social ho r Fe14ioySe.. fne next meeting M be with Mrs. F. H. Mccormack.
Malvern daily record., 1917-03-15
BEN. D. BRICKHoUsE NEW
 LABOR COMMISSIONER

Little Rock, March 15.-B. D. Brickhouse, a prominent Little Rock attorney and former Iron Mountain machinist, was ap- pointed by Gov. c. H. Brough late Wednesday as Labor Com missioner, succeeding J. c. Glary on April 1. Thos. A. Wilson, president of the State Federation of Labor, was named Deputy Commissioner. Both ap- pointments were sought by the labor leaders of Arkansas. Chas. F. Martin was also appointed State Oil Inspector, effective inn mediately.
Malvern daily record., 1917-03-15
NAL DISPOSITION
 WATER WORKS SUIT
From the Supreme Court Received, and Case Is
 Dismissed. Other Proceedings.


 The March term of the Hot Spring county Chancery Court met this morning. Chancellor J P Henderson of Hot Springs presiding.
 The mandate in the water works case having arrived from the Supreme Court, a final de- cree was entered in accordance with said mandate, and the case was dismissed.
 Other cases disposed of by the Court are as follows:
 c. A. Chamberlain vs. J. B. Mackin, foreclosure; report of sale filed and approved. Com missioner allowed $15. Deed executed, acknowledged and ap- proved.
 c. c. Moore, ct al, vs. ]. Frank Moore, ct al, Partition of Land j; Motion filed to strike exceptions i, to Commissioners report, and to confirm report. Commissioner ordered to go over land again, and see if any mistakes were made, and then to give definite description in their report to Court. Authority to employ surveyor, if necessary.
 T. L. Whitley vs. Fannis Whitley, divorce; dropped.
 Jno. Scott vs. H. B. lobe; Ex- captions to report of Master filed.
 Ed, Blackman vs. Eva Black man, divorce; plaintiff adiudged to pay $10 for costs of delft, and $25 for attorney fees.
 Fannie D. Bryan vs. Jesse Bryan, divorce; dropped from docket.
 J. H. Vaughan vs. Sarah Vaughan. divorce; delft. not pre- sent; default noted.
 Ida M. Allen vs. Jasper Allet divorce; Citation ordefea 451 defendant to show why he is not in contempt of court for failure l to comply with the Courts order.
 Willie Bost vs. A. G. Carlson, foreclosure; judgment for a. mount sued for declared lien on property described in com plaint.
 Mrs. Nora Fisher vs. Julius Fisher, divorce; answer of de fendant filed.
 John Pullens Vs. Pearl Pullens, divorce; payment of attorney at Item, proof of warning order filed; attorney-at-littem allowed BIO to be taxed on costs.
 Ethel McWhorter vs. Boyd McWhorter, divorce; defendant failed to answer. It appearing that defendant is minor, court appointed E. H. Vance, Jr. guardian.
Malvern daily record., 1917-03-15

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
BRITISH GAIN VICTORY,
BATTLE MONDAY RESULTS IN
CAPTItE OF 5000 PRISONERS.
The Big Spring Drive in Northern
France Now Under Way-British
Forces Break German Lines and Oc-
cupy Many Important Positions OH
Ten Mile Front.

London, April 10.-It is officially
announced that the British captured
more than nine thousand prisoners
and more than forty guns yesterday.
After heavy fighting the British drove
the Germans from the northern end
of Vimy Ridge, and also cleared the
Eastern slope. The Germans were
driven from the high ground near
st. Quentin. The fighting continues
throughout the whole front. The
British have seized the village Of
Fampoux and neighboring defenses
north and south Of the Scarpe river.
A strong German attack near Ypres
was frustrated by British counter
attack.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14

Gardening is particularly an industry
in which the family and community
may share with resultant helpfulness
and benefit.
1.-The duty Of the individual farmer
ut this time is to increase his pro-
duction particularly of food crops. If
he controls tillable lands not in use
or money lying idle or labor unem-
ployed, he should extend his opera
tions so as to employ = resources to
the fullest extent.
This does not mean that he SHOULD
rOl his land. waste his capital or ex-
pend his labor fruitlcssly but that by
wise planning and earnest effort he
should turn out greater quantity Of
food crops than ever before. He will
not lose by it; and he will perform an
important service in supporting his
country I'm the task that lies before it.
'Thc AGRICULTURAL sufiiciency Of u
nation is not attained unless the units
which compose it are efficient.
'Those agricultural workers who
produce, conserve and market wisely
viii help towards the achievement OF
national agricultural sufficiency and
thus will perform valuable serv4ce to
the nation" ,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
SURPRISE GUARD, MAKE ES.
CAPE.
Five Long Term Negro Convicts Get
Away from State Farm al Hagood.

Five Long Term Negro Convicts Get
Away from State Farm al Hagood.
Columbia, April 10-Five negro
convicts, all from Charleston, surpris-
cd and disarmed a guard early yes
terday and escaped from the DeSaus-
sure farm at Hagood, owned by the
State, according to information re-
ceived at the penitentiary in Colum-
bia. Fifty dollars reward will be paid
any one who retakes any one of the
fugitives and delivers him at the PEN
itentiary or at the DeSaussure farm.
All Of the fugitives are long term
prisoners. They are Roy Williams.
Sam Jackson, Raymond Hanna. Rich
ard Jackson and Gus Ritter. They
were at work in the Wateree river
bottoms. The details of the escape
were not known last evening at the
pcnitentiary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
TO BEGIN WORK ON SHIpS.
BOARD SOON TO START BUILDING.
CAMPAIGN.
Plans for Thousand Ships to Meet
Loss Of Tonnage First Will be
Ready Within Five Months, With
Others to FOllOw-TO Call for
Money.

Washington. April s.-The shipping
boards program of building q f1eet
of 1000 wooden ships Of 5000 or 3,-
600 tons each to meet the loss OF ton
mage by submarine warfare and thus
help to defeat the German undersea
campaign has been formally approved
by President Wilson. The first ship
will be ready within five months and
the board will call upon the treasury
for from $4,000. 900 to $15,0o0,ooo
within the next few days. ~
Fifty million dollars already has
been authorized by congress for the
work Of the board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
wills u AZ CAPITOL.
President Goes to House for Confer
ence with Speaker Clark and Other
Leaders.

Washington, April 11.-President
Wilson went to the house today for
conference with Speaker Clark and
other leaders on the war program
Chairman Kitchin, introducing and
reporting the bill to the house, an
nOunced that it would be called up
Friday. The bill also will authorize a
S63,000,000 bond issue to redeem the
thee per cent. loan of 1908. .
President Wilson urged that con-
gress accept the entire war depart
ment plan. Kitchin was among those
with whom he conferred.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
GERMANS ADMIT REVERSE.

Berlin War ONCE Statement Gives
Little Information About Battle of
Arras.
Berlin. April 10.-Regarding the
heavy fighting on the western front,
the official statement says:
1.-THE battle near Arras continues"
1t adds that the British succeeded IN
penetrating German positions on the
roads radiating from Arras, but did
not break throug the lines.
I'm stubbornly resisting the su.
perior forces of the enemy two of
our divisions suffered considera BILE
losses" the German official state
ment says.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
ANNAPOLIS EXAMINATION.

Held Soon for Appointment by Sena.
''''' tor Tillmnn. Gs% :
Hd Washington, April S.-Senator Till
man announces that he will make an
appointment to the United States Ma
val Academy. at Annapolis. as the re-
suit of a. competitive examination I'd
be held at. Columbia about May ~ un-
der the auspices Of superintendent of
Education j.. E. Swearingen. Senator
Tihman asks that South Carolina
young men desiring to compete COM
muhicate with Mr.. Swearingen. p.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
MARTIAL LAW DECLARDED.
Guatemala Takes Steps to Suppress
Disorder on Border.

Guatemala City, Guatemala, April
9.-Martial law has been declared in
Guatemala. This action was TAX en- on
information of disturbance along the
Mexican and Salvadorean frontiers,
which is supposed to have been Gre
ated with German assistance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
"Old Glory" on Field i'm France

Paris, April S.-The Figaro says the
stars and Stripes are flying over the
headquarters of the Lafayate flying
corps. composed largely OF American
aviators. The placing of the corps
under the American flag to symbolize
the entry of the United States has
6sen discussed for several days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
SOUTH CAROLINA'S SHARE.
Would Have to Furnish 5000 Men in
Case of Call for Million.

Columbia, April 10.-In the event
that President Wilson calls for 5O0.-
600 men for the first great army,
South Carolina will have to furnish
about 1000 exclusive of the Nation
al Guard. A call for 1,OOO,O 900 men
means 5000 from this State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
OBSERVE RECIPROCITY Dlt'
LADIES CLUBS MEET IN ELKS
CLUB FOR INTERESTING EN-. :
ERCISES.
state President Urges Planting of
Home Gardcns-Strong Paper on
Citizenship Delivered by Mrs. Will
hamsOn--Delightful Music Furnish.
cd by Philharmonic Club.

The Reciprocity Day program rem
dered yesterday by the ladies of the
various clubs in the city was a most
delightful one and the hundred or
more ladies present found the occa-
sion both instructive and enjoyable.
This day is observed by the various
woman's clubs of Sumter each year
and is always an occasion of inspira-
ton for further work during the en-
suing year. The meeting yesterday
was more strongly inspirational than
any meeting ever held previously.
The following clubs were represent
ed in the audience: The Civic League,
Winthrop Daughters, Dramatic Club,
Progressive Club, Suffrage League,
Literary Club, U. D. c., D. A. R.,
Charity League and the Philharmonic
Club. Mrs. Nina NJ Solomons, pres
ident Of the Civic League, presided
during the exercises and presented
those on the program. ,..
Mrs. j. l.. Coker, Jr., state presi-
dent of the South Carolina Fedora
ton of Woman's Clubs, was an hon
ored guest for the occasion, and was
| called on for an address. She deliver
ed very interesting talk, outlining
the work Of the State Federation and
its members for the ensuing year.
She spoke of the establishing of
night schools for the education of the
illiterate asd the need for establish
ing Of homes for the mentally d&h-
cient. She referred to the work Of
education which the Federation is
pushing. In referring to the va
rious duties of the club women, Mrs.
Coker emphasized the importance Of
having home gardens and the culti-
walton of every available space for
vegetables and other eatables, for
which there is a great demand now
and will be an even greater demand
later on.
Mrs. Coker is one of the forty
speakers appointed by Gov. Manning
to campaign the State in the interest
Of planting food crops. ;E~
A paper by Mrs. Louis r. William
son, president of the Citizenship Club,
| on the Position Of Woman in the
Civic World Today, was a we'll pre-.
pared and strong presentation Of the
subject. Mrs. Williamson treated ner
subject from a practical standpoint
and her audience was given most
interesting view of female citizenship
and it's opportunities.
Mrs. E. w. Dabbs made an inter-
esting talk on the history of the Red
| Cross association and it's work in
peace and war, giving much informa-
ton concerning this organization
which is of much value at this time.
Between the papers pleasing musi-
cal numbers were rendered by the
Philharmonic Club, and it's members.
A reading by Miss Eudora Kirk of
the Dramatic Club was much enjoyed.
At the conclus on of the exercises
a social session was held, in which the
members of the various organizations
/ discussed with each other their views
Of the phases Of work they were do
ing and considering taking up. Cakes
and punch were served at this time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
BRAZIL PRO ALLY.
Rio Diplomats Expect Other South
American Countries to Break With
Germany.

Rio Janeiro. April lit is expect
ed In diplomatic circles here that 9TH
er South American nations will soon
follow the example of Brazil and
break with Germany. Pro-ally dem
onstrations are growing in volume
throughout Rio Janeiro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
ROOSEVELT SEES WILSON.
Former President Calls ut tho White
House Today

Washington, April 1O.-Col. Roose-
Welt. accompanied by his daughter
Mrs. Nicholas LongwOrth, called on
President Wilson at the White House
today.
Col Roosevelt laid before prosidcn
MS plan for raising division of
troops for foreign service. He said
afterward that he was received with
the utmost courtesy and consider
alton"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
FRENCH GAIN GROUND.

Battles in France Going Against tho
Germans.
Paris, April lot is officially an
nounced that the French made addi-
tional advance south Of the Disc river
last night. Artillery, grenade and pa
troll encounters made up the fighting
on the remainder Of the front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
LINER STRUCK NINE "

New York Damaged of the Liverpool
Bar. u
Washington. April 10-The Ameri-
can liner New York struck mine
last night off Liverpool bar. No cas-
ualties are reported. The vessel
proceeded to Liverpool,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
APPOINTED ASSISTANT SECRE
TARY.
Oscar r. Crosby Of Virginia Called to
the Treasury Department..

Washington, April 11.-Oscar T..
Crosby. Of Warrenton, Va, has been
appointed assistant secretary of the
treasury. 5aJ
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14

London, April 1.-THE Brazilian
minister at Berlin will demand his
passports tomorrow, and leave Ger
many via Switzerland, France and
Spain, according to q Cologne dispatch
forwarded through Amsterdam.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
OFFERS SAFE CONDUCT.

Austria to Provide Every Facility to
Americans to Leave Country.
Washington, April 10.-Austria's s
note to the American charge d. affairs
which grew out of Vienna severing
diplomatic relations because of Unit
ed States declaration Of war with
Germany, and offering ever facility
for the return home of American Of
ficials in Austria has been made pub
lie.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
URUGUAY REMAINS NEUTRAL

South American Republic VIII Stay
out OF War. -
Montevideo. April 11.-Uruguay to-
day issued a decree of neutrality in
the war between the United States
aEd Germany and Cuba and Germany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
New York DOcked Safely.

New York DOcked Safely.
New York, April 1O.-The steamer
New York has docked safely at Liv-
erpool. The damage sustained was
slight, according to a cablegram re-
ceived by officials of the line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
STEEL TRUST ORDERS.
Biggest OF All Corporations Has More
Business Than 1t Can Handle.

New York, April 1O.-The untitled
tonnage of the United States SteeI
corporation on March 31st was H.
711,O00 tons, an increase of $4,000
tons over the previous month, and
breaking all previous records.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
KITCIIIN OFFERS SERVICES.

House Leader Will Work for Admin
istratiOn> war Programme.
Washington, April democratic
Leader Kitchin has announced his
readiness to pilot the administration
war program through the house. HI
voted against the war resolution anj
there has been some doubt as to his
position. The belief is general in con.
gressional circles that all Of the so
called pacifist factions will support tn.
war measures.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-14
NO TERRITORIAL EXPANSION.

Russia RcnOunccS All Idea of Seizinc
Territory by Conquest.
London, April 10.-Russia has re
nounced all idea Of territorial eXpan.
sion, according to a speech of Min
lister Of Justice Kerensky, which il
quoted in a PetrOgrad dispatch.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
With the Travellers.

Mrs. E. Kayser, 1907 West 26th, will
leave Sunday, February 18th, for two
weeks trip to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Sherman, 1915
Aldrich south, have returned from two
weeks visit to Philadelphia
DR.. and Mrs. N. N. Cohen and Miss
Rose Cohen, 1901 James north, spent the
week end, the guests of DR.. and Mrs. A.
K. Cohen in Brainerd, Mimi, where they
attended the local Outdoor Sports Carni
val.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Cohen, 2015 Irv-
ing south, will leave the latter part of
the week for Florida.
Mrs. Ben Heller is visiting in Chicago
and Milwaukee.
Miss Harriet Stearn, 2214 Nicollet ave-
nue., has returned from a visit to New
York.
Mrs. Y. Karpeles, 24O7 Girard south,
has returned to the city after a four
weeks visit to Chicago.