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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
william NJ. Martin.

Following an illness Of one year
William NJ. Martin died Saturday after
noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs
j. b. Mclean, 102 East Franklin Street,
in the sevcnty-siNth year of his age
Mr.. Martin had been an active bust
ness man of this city for forty years
Confederate veteran, and was held
in high esteem by his friends The
funeral was conducted. Tuesday morn
ing from the residence by Rev. George
w. MCDANIEL. d. d. He Is survived by
one daughter and four sons. The In
terment was in lakewood Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
Justin r. Percival.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
LYNCHBURG, VA. August 22.-Jus-
tin 7. Percival. thirty-nine years OF
age. formerly 4 resident OF Lynchburg
and son of the late T. c. Perctval. died
on Monday at Denver. Col. Surviving
him are his wife and child. his mother
and a brother. Carl Percival, OF Blue
field, w. Va. The body will be brought
here for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
Entitled to Pay at Rate
of Service In Guard
tBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, August 22-Of-
hcers and men of the National
Gunrd. the Comptroller OF the
Treasury ruled to-day, nre entitled
to pay In the Federal service Mt the
rnte Of their service in the guard.
n third enlistment man In the
guard, for instance, IL entitled to
third enlistment pny from tho gov
eminent. Thousands OF officers and
men Will by this ruling receive
more pny than they expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
james NJ. Lamb.

Especial to The Times-Dispatchl
PETERSBURG, VA. August ga
James NJ. Lamb, 4 well-known citizen
and grocery merchant, died yesterday
morning at his home. IN Grove Ave-
nue.. after a brief illness. He was
seventy-two years old. and is sur
vived by his wife and three sons. Harry
L.. James NJ. and George H. Lamb. and
an adopted daughter, Miss Margaret
Manooch, all of this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23

". LAonnis, south Of Boyelle. between
ALLIES and the Hurtebisc monument.
and on tho California plateau. Every
49, where our troops maintained their posi-
!. lions entirely. Prisoners were taken.
I 'On the last bank of tho Mouse (ver-
dun front) late yesterday we repulsed
8 s-ua violent German counterattack be-
- - tween hill 304 and Dead Mans HILL
~ Certain enemy detachments. which sue
-f-s--ceeded in gaining a footing in our new
ekn,sffrst-line trenches. were 'cjcctcd by a
s8 brilliant attack which gave US sixty
prisoners. Our "Reminiscences were
e pushed forward as far as the village
OF FORCES.
"0n the right bank OF the river the
enemy also made several attempts to
drive Us from the positions which we
had captured. especially north of Nor
:. mont farm and at hill 344. Our first
INFLICTED heavy losses on the Germans
v and broke up their. aSsaultinE waves.
(which were not able to approach
lines at any point. North of Caurieres
srss*oods the attacks accompanied by the
use Of flaming liquids. were not any
Stimore successful for the enemy. and
added to his losses. Tho number of
unwounded prisoners we have taken
since August 90 has now reached SSH.
80 OF these. ia are officers. This does
not include the prisoners captured yes
terday in shelters or 600 wounded
prisoners who are in our hospitals.
According to information now at
;---,-hand. important booty has been cap
tured. especially in the three tunnels
in Dead Mans Hill. where found
,Ts>isdressing stations and complete cleo
trical plants. At this point we took
prisoner an entire regimental staff and
IAN officer Of engineers.
There is nothing to report from the
remainder Of the front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
Mrs. Eliza Owen.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch]
SOUTH BOSTON. Va, August ga
News was received at this place last
night OF the death of Mrs. Eliza owen.
which occurred at tho homo of her
niece. Miss Louise kasey. Houston. Va.
The funeral took place this afternoon
at o'clock from tho home. and tho
interment was in tho old family burial
ground, Oakland"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23

General Letchitzky was the right
i, hand man Of General Brussilon in the
successful drive of the early summer
OF last year He captured many thou
sands OF Austrian troops and occupied
all OF Bukowina. Last March he was
!. appointed commander on the central
: front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
GERMANS OPEN OFFENSIVE
sn on RUSSIAN FRONT

80 BY Assoc Iatcd Press.1
- PETROGRAD, August 22.-The Ger
mans have begun an offensive on the
- northern part OF the Russian line be-
tween the Tirul marshes and the River
IA. the War Office announces The
tssfs..Russians have retired two or three
versts northward between the marshes
49, and tho river.
The Germans drove back advanced
50 posts Of Russian cavalry to the town
OF Kemmern. in the direction Of
Tukkum
heavy artillery bombardment has
heen begun by the Germans in the re-
gions of Dvinsk. on the Dvina River
- near the northern end OF the front. and
OF Brody, in Northern Galicia. near the
ssss@border
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23

evening. after an illness OF ten days.
In his eighty-second year. Ho leaves
a widow and threo children. Mrs T. @.
valentino and Miss Louise Haynes, OF
this place. and Clifford Haynes, OF
richmond Funeral services will take
place at the grave in Lakewood Gene.
terry on Thursday afternoon at 1880
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
WEALTH Is TAXED
S73,0OO,0OO MORE
BY SENATE VOTE

continued From First Page)
mittee He was followed by Senator
smoot in a long and detailed speech.
me Utah Senator financial expert,
said the highest tax on earned in
comes in Great Britain was 421-o per
cent.
The greatest increases in taxation in
the La Toilette substitute" said Smoot.
occur in Incomes between $4,000 to
$4,000. I think that revenue in this
bill should come from both consumn-
tion and corporation anC indiyidua1
sources"
SENATOR LEWIS COMES OUT
FOR GERRY AMENDMENT
one OF the first OF the administra
ton Democrats to put himself in the
ranks advocating CONSUMPTION of wealth
was senator Lewis, of Illinois He came.
out Tor the Gerry amendment and said.
Ihere has been more ingenious living
deliberately pfrpetrated by men appear
ing before the Finance Committee than
could be conceived. They march be-
nina the collection plate at home. but
"nen they come here seem to feel
privileged to make statements, which.
IN other forms. might subject them to
perjury The treasury has proofs that
more than 100000 has been swindled
away from this country by perjury,
fraud and deception"
He also said that If the "possessors
OF necessaries. such as coal iron, steel
and lumber" were not taxed. but al
lowed TO reap huge fortunes. the people
would lay violent hands upon these
necessarics. Therefore. he advised tax
alton of great fortunes
Senator Lodge. Of Massachusetts. said
there was now in sight enough money
to pay 30 per cent of the war ex-
penses.
1t may be necessary some day to
take so per cent of war profits per-
haps all. he declared. but urged that
this should ! done gradually.
Credit IS the pillar OF the country.
and you must not break it down. for
that would imperil the world" said Mr..
Lodge. in defending the bin as it came
from the committee.
Townsend. of Michigan came out for
CONSUMPTION of practically all war
profits. He said he did not think the
consumption taxes justified. especially
as this is not a popular war, even
though ] am convinced that It is o.
necessary war. I do not believe We
can afford to take chances OF irritat-
ing the patriotism Of the people" he
added.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
Mrs. Adclla Crnbtree.
rSnecial To Tho Tim S=Disna oh ]

FREDERICKSBURG VA. August
22.-Mrs. Adella Crabtree. of Now York.
who was on visit at the home Of her
son. w. A. Crabtree, in Spotsylvania
County, died at the age OF seventy five
years. She is survived by four sons
and one daughter. Interment was made
at Shady Grove Church Cemetery,
Spotsylvania County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
Mrs. Josiah Powell.

tSpecial to The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, August %.
Mrs. Josiah Powell died yesterday at
her home in Spotsylvania County. aged
Serenty-four years. She was a MEM
her of the Salem Baptist Church. and
is survived by her husband four sons,
four daughters and one sister, Mrs.
Madeira Boiling. Of this city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
j. +. Johnson, Jr.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

ISPcoFuI 20 ITO IIleS- D1SpatCh.J
PETERSBURG, VA, August 22-
j. +. Johnson. Jr.. son OF MT. and Mrs.
j. r. Johnson. Of Prince George. died
yesterday afternoon at ST. Luke's Hos
pital, Richmond. Of injuries received
in fall from Il wagon. Besides his
parents. he is survived by his vito and
two children. The funeral and burial
took place in Blandford Cemetery this
afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
LETCHITZKY APPOINTED
TO SUCCEED KLEMBovsKY
[By Associated Press.

PETROGRAD. August 22.-General
Letchitzky has been appointed COM
mander Of the northern front. succeed
ing General Klcmbovsky
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA

Joel Haynes.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
BOWLING GREEN, VA. August %
Joel Haynes, for many years a promi-
nent merchant of this place, died this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23
OFF COAST OF LABRADOR

Membcrs OF McMI1Ian Arctic
Party From Greenland.
IBy Associated Press.l
ST. JOHNS, N. r.. August 22.-The
relief sailing steamer Neptune. COM
manded by. Captain Robert Bartlett.
bringing some members Of the McAIil-
Ian Arctic exploration party from
Greenland. was reported tonight Off
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-23

II. tombstone. Edwin S. Curtis and
John Flynn made up the posse OF off,
GERS In tho "raiding" party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Appeal Valuation
 By Relief Board

The Hitchcock Gas Engine Co. has filed notice of intention to appeal to the superior court from the valuation of S22,000 placed on property in Sea view avenue by the board of relief. The property has lately been sold to the Standard Oil Co. The Hitchcock company listed it at $6,000 The as- sessors raised the valution to $10,000. The board of relief gave the valution the second boost.
 The Bridgeport Land & Title Go. appeals from the valuation of $40,000 placed on 32 lots at Westlawn. The company listed the property at s. 900. The assessors increased the val uation as stated and the board of re- lief refused to change the figures.
 Samuel H. and Archer c. Wheeler, executors of the estate of Nathaniel Wheeler appeal for the D. M. Read Co. from the valuation placed on the Main street and Fairfield avenue property. The executors placed a val uation of s5O7,000.39 on the property. The assessors raised this to $825,546 and then added $9,5S0 because some additions and alterations had been made to the property The board of relief refused to disturb these figures. The Read company under it's lease is obliged to pay the taxes on the prop erty during the period it occupies the premises. ,.s.ix.ss3ssss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
TERAUCHI
 HANDICAPPED BY
 JAP AN ELECTION

Tokyo, April 21-The indications are that the administration has won the elections The result will be close aid many outlying districts are still to be heard from.
 The campaign which has just eno- ed in Japan marked an important point in the struggle for 8 more rep resentative form of government, In which the victory apparently has been won by the opponents of such reforms. Count Okuma, leader of the move ment for representative government, although having a majority In the house of representatives, was succeed ed last year as premier by Count Te- rauchi one of the most uncomprom- ising opponents of the new school, which threatened to revolutlonlze the form of government. Count Ierau- chps avowed political slogan IS 8 no party form of government.
 The fall of Count Okunla resulted in a sharp attack on the Teraucni ministry, on the ground that it was not representative of the controlling elements in the house of representa- lives. The house was dissolved last January and new elections were or dered. Opponents of the Terauch1 regime attacked the premier for ois- solving the house. Yukio Ocakl, the progressive leader, in particular. took m the constitutional issue, declaring that the abrupt dissolution or the house in the face of the majority was Q ovainst the spirit of the constitution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Aprl 21-For New Haven and vicinity: Cloudy to- night, Sunday fair.
 Connecticut: Rain this after noon; probably fair tonight and Sunday; strong south shifting to west winds.
 The disturbance that was cen- tral over Iowa yesterday morning has moved northeastward to the lake region and. will probably pass out the St. Lawrence valley tonight. It is causing cloudy and unsettled weather with local showers in the lake region and along the Atlanf4c coast north of Virginia Pleasant weather pre- walls between the Rock Noun Frosts were reported in the west ern districts as far south as Arkansas. A
 Conditions favor for this yic- fnfty cloudy and unsettled wealth or with loca1 showers, followed by clearing on Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
CANAAN NATIVE, E, z. AR, VETERAN,
 VICTIM OF GAR
William H. Pierce Succumbs to Injuries Received In
 Ogden, Utah.
Especial to The Farmer.)

Ogden, Utah, April Civilian N. Petrce, a. widely known Grand Army man and a native of Canaan. Conn.,. has died hereNas result of injuries he sustained after being run over by Q trolley car here last Saturday night.
 MT. Peirce had been entertaining gathering of Grand Army men and members of the Women's Relief corIE at his home, 759 Twenty-third street. A binding snow storm came up dur ing the early evening and was still raging unabated when the party broke up about II o'clock.
 MT. Peirce was escorting Mrs. Maryette Griffin, Widow of Royal Griffin, 330 Twenty -eigth street, and Mrs. D. J. Beltzer, widow of John A. Beltzer, 275 Twenty-ninth street, to trolley car. The trio attempted to cross the street in front of one car and were struck down by another. Both MT. Peirce and Mrs. Griffin were ren- dered unconscious. MT. Peirce was carried into his own home and Mrs. Griffin with Mrs. Beltzer who was also injured, was taken to the Dees hos pital. Both will recover.
 MT. Peirce died without recovering consciousness Monday following his 1njurW Having passed unscathed through some of the most bloody bat ties of the Civil War, death by vio- fence overlook him in the fullness of years and after very active life most of which he passed in the West.
 MT. Pierce was born in the town of Canaan, "A years ago. He came of old New England stock and like thou sands of other young men of the state in which he was born, willingly respnded to the call to defend the Union.
 At the close of the war he moved to Illinois, settling at Elmwood, where he remained until 1890, when he came to Utah. For the last fifteen years he conducted a real estate, insurance and bond business in Ogden, becom- ing one of the foremost men in this line of business in the state.
 His wife died eight years ago, but he is survived by one son, Richard A. Pierce, superintendent of the Mon tana-Utah division of the Oregon Short Line railroad; and two daugh- ters, M. June and Lois B. Pierce. One brother, A. A. Pierce of Sebastopol, Cal, also survives.
 News of MT. Pierce's death was re- ceived with regret by business and professional men and people in all walks of life. He was active in the Grand Army, was adjutant of the To- cal post and widely known amng the veterans of the Civil war and their families.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
PULP IMPORTERS ARE PROTESTING
 SWEDISH RULES

Stockholm. April 21-Representa- lives of prominent American wood pulp importers have asked United States Minister Morris to use his good offices in respect to the new regula- tions regarding the export of pulp. The petitioners say that the effect of the rule is to make further business virtually. impossible.
 The regulation is the result of the Swedish governments discovery that wood pulp bought In Sweden for American has been re-exported to England. The authorities first decid- ed to require exporters to make a cash deposit in Sweden of the normal value of the pulp exported as a guar antee against re-exportation- The Americans refused to do business un- der such conditions and the authori- ties then decreed that the buyer must furnish his banks guarantee against re-exportaton and provided for a pen- alty. amounted to the normal value of the pulp, to be paid to the Swedish state industrial commission.
 If the commission Is satisfied that pulp has been re-exported 1t can im- pose the penalty without giving the exporter a chance to present his side of the case. The Americans are dis inclined to place themselves thus com pletely at the mercy of even a state body.
 Since the export licensing system was adopted In January, 1916, not a pound of pulp has been exported from Sweden to England. a. country that formerly took &9orne 3e0s000S tons yearly Possibly 1oO.o 900 tons of this surplus may ha3e been absorbed by increased exports to Germany, but American consumption also has dropped greatly, with the result that there are large stocks on hand and the Swedish manufacturers are fac- ing the problem of heavy over pro- duction- At meeting just held the Inanufactures decided to reduce their output by one third Some of the mills already are closed and others must shut their doors soon, rendering thousands of wDrkmen idle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

BIG PAYe and steady work for girls and women in large rubber shoe factory. Experienced girls earn $1O to SIS a week. Inexperienced ones paid a worth while salary and giv- en free board and room while learning, which takes about a month. Live town near large cit ies, Good theatre, Fine working conditions, Company furnishes hall for dancing, athletic fields, free in- surance and medical attention Fine chance for a family. Work for all. Good homes at very low rents. Don't decide now, write today for illus- trated booklet-"A Good Job at Beacon Falls" Address Employ ment Dept, Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co.,, Beacon Falls, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
DAVE MONTGOMERY,
 FAMOUS MUSICAL COMEDY STAR, DEAD.

New York, April 21,-Dayes Mont gomery, partner of Fred Stone in "Chin Chin and many other musical comedies, died yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, where he was taken March 20 after his collapse in the theatre where he was playing. His death breaks up one of the most celebrated partnerships in musical comedy.
 Montgomery and Stone played to- gether for nearly 23 years and were notably successful The team was particularly famous not only on ac- count of long association but also on account of the partners complete 1ar- mony in spite of almost diametrica1 tastes and habits. The two always used the same dressing room and were friends of the Damon and Py- thias type. They also enjoyed the distinction of recently having signed ten year contract with Charles B. Dill Hngham calling for the payment of $1 500, ,0O0 which is the largest musical comedy contract ever recorded.
 David Craig Montgomery was born near St. Joseph, Mo, AT years ago on a farm. He trudged several miles through all sort of weather to a little country school His first job was as a messenger boy in St. Joseph, from which he graduated to become print CTS deviI' on the St. Joseph Gazette. Then he got a job catching numbers" in freight yard on the Burlington route. At night, when he had the money, he saw the travelling shows "opery' house. When he was broke" oc 1o a,coH f0 tall fbo etnTv Io man aged to get in for few minutes at the end when the ticket taker relaxed his vigilance, to put away his box.
 Arthur Pryor, the bandmaster, gave Montgomery his first opportunity to act by arranging for job with "Haverly's Minstrels, Account 'em- 40," in 1889. The famous partnership dates from chance meeting of Mont gomery and Stone in Galveston in 1895. They had known each other before. Dave's partner in a dancing act had been taken i'll and he offered Fred the job. The show disbanded In New Orleans a few weeks later, but the new team held tgether. They borrowed enough to get to Chicago, where they danced at the Casino Theatre, and their fortunes improved from then on.
 The first musical comedy venture of Montgomery and Stone was with Edna May in '"The Girl from Up There" at the Herald Square Thea Ire, New York. Before that they had been doing a@turn in the variety houses. Gus Hill first brought them to New, York and they also appeared at one time with Weber and Fields, which was the only time the two famous teams ever appeared together. They were the tin man and the scare crow in s"The Wizard of Oz.' At various times they have appeared in four Dillingham; productions, "The Red Mill" ''The Lady of the Slipper"
 The Old Town and their most not able success, ''Chin, Chin which holds the musical comedy record for New York, having played seventy-one weeks at the Globe Theatre. As the Slaves of Aladdin in 'sChin Chin' they had appeared together for more than 1,200 performances before Mont gomery was taken i'll in Chicago!
 MT. Montgomery had a New York residence on Seventy street. He was a member of the Lambs club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Thrift Bonds To Be
 Sold Here Tuesday

w. J. Peck, general sales manager for the National Thrift Bond corpora ton of New York. arrived in Bridge port this morning. He was accom- panied by A. F. M. Chandler. another representative of the corporation who will join MT. Eyles, MT. Huston and MT. Scherp, already here for the open ing of the first sale of thrift bonds on Tuesday, April A.
 MT. Chandler, who yesterday joined the thrift bond forces, was formerly with the sales force of P. Lorillard G Co.,, tobacco manufacturers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Soldier and Civilian
 Are Killed By Train

Enfield. N. H., April 21-Joseph Harding of Lowell, Mass. national guardsman, and Ezra Lawrence of this town were killed by 8 Boston & Maine freight train on a bridge near here early today. Harding, witnesses said, was sitting beside the track when northbound train came in sight Lawrence who lived near the bridge, apparently thought the guardsman was asleep and rushed toward tho structure to warn him. Both were in'' stant1y killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
CASH OFFERED,
 BROOKLYN SELLS.
 MERKLE TO CUBS

Chicago, April 21-The most his toric of what baseball calls ''bone- head'' plays was recalled today with the announcement that Fredy Merkle of the Brooklyn Nationals had been purchased for cash by the Chicago Nationals to play first base in the ab- sence of Vic Safer, who broke a leg in a. recent game.
 It was Merkle's failure to touch second base that cost the New York Nationals, with which he then played, the league championship in 1898. The game went to the Chicago team, which then proceeded to annex the world championship from Detroit.