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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Bandits Sack
City in China

SHANGHAI, China, Jan. ga
force of 1000 bandits today sacked
and burned virtually the entire city
of Liuan-Chow, in the province Of
Ngan-Hwei.
w. E. Entwistle, of the China In
land Mission, with his wife and chill
dren succeeded in escaping to
Luchow-Fu, but the Catholic mis-
sionaries are still in the looted city.
It is believed they have not been in
jured.
The brigands apparently are con-
nected with the bands commanded by
white Wolf" who have for a con-
siderable time been ravaging the
eastern part of the province of Ho-
Nam
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Shoes Effective Weapons
to Put Thieves to Flight

PATTERSON, Jan. 29.-That there
are more ways than one of driving
out burglars may be CLEANED from
the adventure of Mrs. William c..
Harrington, wife of a silk expert, liv-
ing at 1877 Madison avenue, Clifton.
Alone in the house with two small
she heard men breaking in
the front door yesterday. She got her
revolver; it wasn't loaded.
Then she gathered up an armful of
shoes and threw them. The
burglars fed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Died to Save His Brother;
Crushed by Newark Truck

old Gregory Sheck, son of Otto Sheck,
of South River, gave his life yester-
day to save his brother, Albert, six
years old, from being run over by an
oil wagon.
The boys were on their way home
from school, and as they passed an
alleyway an oil truck belonging to
the Crew-Levick Company, of New
ark, drove out of the passageway.
The elder boy was out of harms way.
He turned quickly totaid his brother
and showed him out 81 the way. AS
he did so the truckEstruck Gregory
and the wheels passdt over his body
The driver, David Compton, was ar
rested and released in $1,000 bail.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Japan and U. S. Nearer on
Alien Land Legislation

TOXIC. Japan, Jan. 29.-Hopes are
expressed in official circles here to-
day that a base of understanding
under the California alien land own
ers' legislation has been found by the
United States and Japanese govern
ment, which are both actively seeking
solution.
seems to be in regard to future legis-
lation in America and 1t is said any
additional enactments unfavorable to
Japanese would be considered a seri-
Gus menace to the traditional friend
ship of the two countries.
The government at Washington
has endeavored to assure Japan that
the State of California would cease
adopting legislation held by Japan
to be discriminatory.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Death Prisoner Gets Respite

COLUMBUS, Jan. Ex-Governor
Cox today granted a respite of sixty
DAVIS to Leslie Humphreys, under SEN
tence to be electrocuted at midnight
tonight for the murder of Samuel e.
Kelly, of Lanark, w. Va Humphreys
at first confessed that he murdered
Kelly and robbed his body of several
hundred dollars. Later he repudiated
the confession and insisted that the
killing was the result of a fight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Liner United States Forced
to Put Back to Glasgow

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 20.
The bursting Of low-pressure CYL
inder on board the scandinavian liner
United States on her voyage to New
York today led the captain to turn
back to Glasgow for repairs. The
vessel left here on January "a and
broke down 200 miles to the west of
Scotland.
The passengers are to be transferred
to another steamer at Glasgow,
whence they will proceed to New
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
GIRL CHUM DEAD,
BOY STAYS SELF
Youth InhaIes Gas Day After
Funeral of 16-Year-Old Chum,
Killed Accidentally.

NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Despondent
because of the death of a girl school
chum sixteen years old, Henry Beck
er, fifteen years of age, and son of a
wealthy baker, committed suicide by
gas last night in the bathroom of his
home at Corona, Long Island.
The boy had attended the Corona
public school, where Catherine Sora-
han also was a pupil. A few days ago
the girl, with three other members of
her family, were accidentally killed
by Illuminating gas, and their funer-
ais took place yesterday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-29
Seven Firemen Injured;
Many Saved by Life Net

LAWRENCE. Mass, Jan. 29.--Sixty
persons were driven from their beds
and seven firemen were injured dur
ing blaze which swept the Broad
way block on Essex street early to-
day. Many occupants of apartments
on the upper floors were rescued In
life nets,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
THE SECRET
 OF SUCCESS
Genuine Merit Required to Win the Peoples Con
 fidenee

Have you ever stopped to reason why 1t is that so many products that are extensively advertised all at once drop out of sight and are soon forgot ten? The reason is plai11Atfle arti- cle did not fulfil the promises Of the manufactures. This applies more par ticularly to a medicine. A medicinal preparation that fas real curative value almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it.
 A prominent druggist says: Take Tor example Dr. K1lmer's Swamp Root. a preparation have sold for many years and never hesitate to recom- nend,for in almost every case it shows excellent results, as many of my GUS toners testify No other kidney rem edy that I know of has so large. a sale.''
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the success of pr. Kilmer'S Swamp Root is due to the fact that it fulfils almost every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder diseases, corrects urinary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid which causes rheumatism.
 You may receive sample bottle ot SEEaFaB-Root by Parcels Post. 8Ad- dress pr. Kilmer 6 Co.,, Binghannton, ". Y, and enclose ten cents: also men : Aion the Bridgeport Evening Farmer dv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
the submarine art.

The inventor has perfected a secret device which he claims makes the sea- going submarine very powerful All Submarines, other than some of the Lake type. fire torpedoed from fixed tubes which can be used only when the submarines bow is directed dead on the object to be attacked This bow firing limits the usefulness of the submarine and prevents it from hght- ing off an enemy which may try to run down the submarine by broadside ramnfng For several years Capt. Lake has studied and applied various devices to- enab ble a submarine to fire torpedoes from it's side from a re velving tube somewhat like g surface torpedo boat operates He claims that the advantage of such devices out weight all questions of cost in sub marines
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
GOVERNME T SHIPS FOR OCEAN TRADE BEFORE
 COMMERCE COMMITTEE

Washin gton. Dec. Proposed leg islation authorizing the government to purchase ships for ocean trade was up for consideration at a meeting to- day of the Senate commerce commit tee, The committee had before it the Bill introduced by Senator Stone which is Identical with the measure introdueed by Representative Alex ander at the laet session.
 hen the committee met today, a motion was to be offered to hold open l1eardngs to determine whether there is now a. shortage of ships to trans port American products. It is hoped to report a bill immediately after the holiday recess, if possible in order that discussion may begin in the Sen ate Independent of House action
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15

navy yard building his chances of making manufacturer.s profit, but he frankly admits that there is merit in the eontention that some of the navy. yards ought to have special equipment and a permanent force to preferable way to secure such results is to build a few submarines in naval establishments as is done abroad
 The founder Of the only speciality submarine shipbuiding yard in the world thinks that such navy yards as Philadelphia or Norfolk should become submarine building and repair bases, because they are so far inland that they can be protetce5 adequately from the enemy if it lands troops upon the coast to destroy the bases of war sup plies His preference is League Is- land, because it is in the heart Of a district that has innumefab1e skilled mechanics in general lines, is isolated for confidential work, and is within raw materials that no enemy would likely cut off the lines Of communica- ton during war. Norfolk and Charles ton have advantages in the way Of testing grounds and clinaatic condi- tions for superior open air work dur ing the entire year. The labor mar ket for skilled mechanics in the South
 
 that may be all the more reason why permanent force of submarine me- chanfes should be organized in the southern yards.
 On the Pacific Coast, Mare Island and Bremerton have natural advan- tages that exceed those of any naval submarine base in the world,
 In spite of certain machinery ina- perfections which the inventor admits are common to all types of subnlaIines. Capt Lake has great faith in the fast Iseagoing submarines which be- lfeves can be worked out on a su bstan- tial basis He believes Naval Con structor RI H. M. Robinson. the man aging director of the Lake company, who had charge of the design of ev- cry dreadnaught and most of the tor pe1o boats in the American navy has no superior as a synthetica1 naval Hconstructor and that the present chief of construction of the navy, Admiral Taylor, is the worlds greatest analy- ticaI naval building authority. If their talents can be used together in solving the problems of a, high speed seagoing submarine, the inventor is sure that the United States will cons tinue to lead the world in submarine affairs. The Bridgeport inventor has been the pioneer in many of the fea- lures which have survived among the Attest in submarine construction of to- day, but his scientific fight for recog- hilton has been lon- and uphill No doubt the success Of his type of boat in the German operations against the English cruisers and battleships win modify some of the conservative op- position to his radical innovations in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
1. ake Go. Q Land
 Orders For Vessels
lContinued from Page 1)1

1 and a permanent1y organized force or expert mechanics to handle the sub- marines, which like surface torpedo craft require expert mechanical at tention.
 Last week the Secretary Of the Navy told the naval committee that he strongly believes in navy yard cons structfon of some submarines.
 Secretary Daniels is the head of 2 fast growing group which believes
 that our navy yards should Duiid some of many types of war vessels, in order to hold contractors in check and get cheaper craft.
 A government yard has not the pri- vate yards overhead exp penses, plant insurance, interest on cost of plant, bonds for contract. boat insurance. in sDection costs and delays and other
 and crews In spite of the. govern ment,s advantages, Captain Lake be- Ieves he can compete with the gov
 ernnent in regard to the smaller. or
 coast defense sizes of submarines
 which he is experienced in building, boat offers such problems and addi- tionaI outIays for plant equipment
 which is not required for coast de- fense types and which the govern nent has often stan ding idle that the government can beat a. private firm
 
 first big seagoing submarine, which
 is a. sudden and long jump away from the present 5 knot sizes. To try to meet in part the Congressional de- mand for a 20-knot seagofng sub-
 marine, and out of respect for the views of the secretary and those who believe in government construction,
 the Lake Company has offered to place it's plans and patents at the dis
 posaI Of the Navy Department which cannot build 3 satisfactory seagoing vessel without some of the Lake fea-
 ture patents, as the Bridgeport inven-
 tor understands the situation.
 The departments superintendents
 demand a stable. seaworthy subma-
 rine with a watertight superstructure.
 upon which Simon Lake has 8 basic patent.
 The Lake Conpanyss experts do not think the navy experts will recede from the requirements in respect to maximum seaworthiness for a fast i fleet submarine.
 After expending over $1, ,ooe, GOO which came from other than govern
 meht funds, upon the development of his submarine patented devices, Capt Lake is not much in sympathy with
 those who would minimize through
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
NE W YORK EXERT
 RE {. SI ] 4 l ION IN GAL WORLD

(Barron Financial News Servfce.1
 New York, December 15-The spe- cial committee of five of the New York Stock Exchange announced yes terday afternoon that all stocks now being deal in through tl1e clearing g house will be admitted 50 dealings on the floor Of the stock exchange at or above the naiTlirIlu1n prices already established
 The reopening of the floor of the Stock changs to trading in all stocks was the last factor necessary to bring about more normal condf- lions in the financial district than have prevailed at any time since the end of July True, nninimun price level has been arranged below which none Of the stocks may sell ,n the exchange but from the time the open : ing gong was struck at ten o'clock Saturday the tendency Of prices has been decidedly upward Copper stocks and several Of the rails have been the leaders in the advance. The former securities have been greatly aided by a. rise in the standard war rant market of the London Metal Ex- cfang9 which started in about week ago Many close Wall street observe CTS in fact, have noted at least a sentimental connection between the London advance and the current rise in copper stocks at New York. Such connections have existed before the American copper interests are by no means backward, if by manipulating cause an upward swing in both cop per metal prices and the quotations for the copper shares.
 There will be no distribution of pre- ferred stock during 1915 to employees of the United States Steel Corpora- --r-q~4 the profit plan of the steel trust was initiated. The nlapagernent feels however, that conditions are too unsettled as yet to name a, price at which they would be willing to offer their workmen the stock for subscrip- ton.
 Announcements was made at the market has been restored to a condi- ton very close to normal The opera ton of the call money situation is now back on the same basis as before the closing of the exchange on July 80. and it is understood that the banks will call loans, etc.. without any re- strictions as in normal times.
 Application for an injunction has been made by Clarence H. venner. owner of a small amount of New York Central stock. and president of the General Investment Company, re- straining the merger of the Central and the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad. He asserts that the proposed consolidation is similar to the famous New Haven stock trans action and other so-called railroad scandals The charges made are that the merger will violate the Sherman antitrust law and it is also alleged that it will depIete the railroad treas uries. Venner also charges that the antitrust laws of Ohio Pennsylvania a and Indiana, as well as of other states through which the New York Central operates will be violated, also the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
STOCK MARKET

New York. Dec. 15 -opening-'r me first open session Of trading ia all shares listed on the stock exchanEa began today with further general rise which was participated in by thc so-called international group 5ncipo- ing Union Pacific, South Pacific, Can- adian Pacific, Baltimore & Ohio and United States Steel Most of thess issues made conspicuous gains oVe7 July 30 prices, particularly Steal e Canadian Pacific Steel was oaerad in large blocks and Southern Pacific also changed hands in round au1oq.n-7- The remainder Of the list Vfas 116iieel to resume it's upward movement or the two preceding sessions
 Bonds were less active ana HE1I-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
B X OF llU R SUSp NDS FAY 70 {: < ];
 AR $ RI; 5 s B. E
Directors Hope to Reopen After 90 Days for Readjusf
 ment of Finances

'7ancouver. B e. Dec I 5--The Bank Of Vancouver suspended pay ndent last night. Tn formal state the war and lack of public confidence joined with inability 10 collect out standfng accounts had led to the banks suspension. The directors said they hoped, if arran gem ents could be made to reopen after the statutory period of 80 days
 The banks assets at the close Of busiaess wers $1 098, coo and it's Iia- bi11ties were deposits Of $379, GOO. and note eirculation Of $s2t 5000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
SOUTHPORT POST OFFICE WILL BE
 REMOVED JAN.

Washington, Dec. 15 Tle postoffice depaT tTuent has accepted eEle proposal of AErs. Jane A Jennings 70 lease new quarters on tl1e west side Of Main street between Center and Station streets. at Southport. Conn. for term Of fen years, from JanuaI v l. 1915, or date of aneg. contract to include heat, light. water safe ana equipment with parcel post postal savings, city and rural delivery furniture is neces- nary.
 This means change in the location snf the Southport postoface.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
s.silver s,rnlay.. : Failure.

London, Dec 15-The correspon dent of the Daily News at Copenhagen te1e- graphs the following:
 .aThe so-called silver Sunday in Berlin. regarded as the best day of the Christmas trade season, occurred yesterday, and was a great failure The prices were so high that there were hardly any sales The streets were thronged and the stores were full, but there was little buying. ey- erybody regar ding the affair as a free exhibition.
 trees in Berlin. Ordinarily the trees are cheap, but now those usually priced at two marks bring twenty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
I.ondon Idd to Be L.lfted.

London. Dec. New ears Eve banquets here are now an assured fact according to an official of one of the biggest London hotels, who intfnlated today that the lid would be lifted by the government for that occasion
 There was much pessimis1n among hotel men last week, for it was not known then whether the 10 o'clock closing rule would be temporarily lift ed, As soon as 1t became known tflal there would be the usual banquets and that the new year would be welcomed with something stronger than grape Juice, there was a great rush for resz aerv ations Fully 25 per cent Of those who will attend one Of the most con- spicuous celebrations will be rnenbe Of the military. With many men scheduled to come home from the front on furIougla, the banquets will be all the more impressive. Dancing will follow the midnight festivities
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
Tsrttdah set WireIess Trans.

London. Dec. 15-At Cromer, on the
 Norfolk coast, the British govern
 nnent has fitted up on a gentleman s estate a wireless station which for
 weeks has been trying ta check up the whereabouts of a German sending
 station, believed to be not more than
 sixty miles away Often after mid- lnighs this apparatus tries to interfere with the British stations sending The lenemy's outfit is thought to be con cealed not far from Cromer. and a re- ward for its unnasl1ing has been Of fered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15

railroad law of New York. He asks recefvership for the Lake Shore Nickel Plate, Lake Erie g Western,
 Big Four. and Toledo and Ohio Cen tral railroads each of which he sal- leges will be affected by the merger } Rail ilroad attorneys will endeavor to show that the proposed merger was approved by the Inter-state Com merce Commission, New York Public Service Commission, Ohio Utilities Commission and by a majority of the stockholders of both roads
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
JAIL FOR FORMER
 HARTFORD CASHIER

Hartford. Dee. 15-Upon his plea of guilty to enbezzIement, two counts. William D. Morgan, of New Rochelle. N T., former cashier of the Aetna National Bank, of this city, was sen- tenced to from two to five years in state prison by Judge Joel H Reed, in the criminal court today. Counsel for Morgan made earnest plea for 1enfency.
 The judge, in passing sentence, fol- lowed the reconmendatfon of the states attorney and expressed regret in having to do the duty imposed up on him. Mrs Morgan, wife Of the prisoner was in court
 Before and after sentence was i'm posed. former United States Senator Morgan G Bulkeley had conference with the accused
 MT. Morgan appropriated $52,570 in Aetna Life Insurance com npanyss stock placed in his hands by Miss EIizabeth Hubbard of West Hartford, and her sister. H rs. Helen OsConnor. Of New Rochelle.
 He took his sentence calmly. al- though tears were seen to fall from flss eyes during the time his counsel addressed the court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
aerraan Anu ..pry.,. roo.

Berne, Dec. 15A German army or der Just issued forbfda alcoholic drink being sent to troops in the ne1d Such drinks already sent are to be for warded to the hospitals The general stan appeals to the public to encour- age temperance among the soldiers
 Gen. von Hindenburg has asked that as many ambulance dogs as possible be sent to the Hest Prussian army Ecorpss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
KILLED IN HOMIE BY BURGLAR.

Atlanta. Dec. 15-CharIes B. Reyn- o1ds, a. lawyer. was shot and almost instantly killed early today. in re- yoIyer battle with a. burglar in his before he was killed. The burglar escaped
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
TnquiIy About. Nurses.

London, Dec. 15-As result of q protest from the National Council Of Trained Nurses that incornps stent wo- men are serving at the front and in hospitals, Lord Kitchener has called on the council for 3. detailed report.
 The press some time ago directed attention to the fact that many eager young women. wealthy or socially prominent. were clamoring for posi- tions as nurses.
 While the motives of these young women are to be commended, 1t has been said that meagre training was hardly beneficial to the wounded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
I,ondon is sttlI Darker NoyV.

London. Dec. 15-A new order, ab-. so1utely forbidding the use of power fuI lights for advertising purposes in front of London shops, is now being enforced.
 The definite prohibition was estab- lished because quibbling over the in- terpretation of a previous order led to persistent evasions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
War is Expensive to Canada.

Montreal, Dec 15-In an address be- fore the Canadian club yesterday w. T White. Dominion Minister of Finance. said that in his opinion Canada will have to borrow $1O0. Y COG, ,00O a year while the war lasts
 business men do all in their power to increase production and to offset the adverse trade balance against the Dominion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
Trained Nurses Protest.

London, Dec. 15-The eagerness of rich and influential women to serve as nurses. even though they have had mo experience and are unf1tted for the work in many ways, has brought a protest from the National Council of Trained Nurses.
 Lord Kitchener has ordered a re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
Petrpgrad I.aclxs YRater.

London. Dec. 15-A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from Petrograd says the city is without water owing to the blocking of the NevaI River conduits by ice.
 Factories are shutting down and the teashops and bathhouses are closing. The people are fearful that, should a fire break out, great damage will re- suit. This is the first tneN the con duits have been blocked by ice since 1893
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-15
Human Interest NOteS
 Found In the Latest War Bulletins

Reuters Telegram Company from Flushing says that the Dutch steamer Oranje Nassau has picked up two aviators in the North Sea No de- tails are yet available