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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-23
Girls Fashionable Coats

Every young girl today wants
nice MILDLY blouse. Here is a good
quality of galatea, all white or
white with navy collar This
model is we'll made. Deep yoke
front and back, with inverted
pocket, lace front, sailor collar
trimmed, open on side, Or
long set-in sleeve, neat 0OC
cuffs; sizes 6 to 20 yrs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
kills I WITH
IS CARTRIDGES
French SharpshOoter Picks
Off Germans as Quickly
as They Appear.

Paris. France. Dec. 16.-Among the
latest recipients of the military medal
the highest honor which the Frencn
authorities bestow for prowess on tHe
battlefield-is a noncommlssloneu "
ficer, named Benoist, of the 4oth res
ment of the line, who has won e me
coveted reward by a remarkaDIe IeS'
or craftsmanship. According 10 lhe o.
fetal report, BenOist, with ~ cart
ridges, placed II Germans hors de CUM
bat at 100 meters"
Famous as Marksmnn.
Benoist, a retired noncommlssloileu
officer, had engaged for the duI AIN I-i',I
of the war. and he was an old MARKS
man of international fame. His latest
feat. which finally brought him TO the
notice of his military superlors' looh
this form. His fame as a markSmah was
universally recognized in his regimen,
and. naturally enough, he was SET dpei' l
as a sharpshOOter-
Late one afternoon. while advantage
ously posted in barn, Benoist observed
from the loophOle through when ne
was prepared to take aim, marx ma
deeply interested him There, IN ILohl
of the German trenches, little more Inan
100 yards away, lay a haVersack- Inc
sight fascinated him as marksILlttH
because he presently discovered thal
behind the haVersack lay a German,
sharpshOoter like himself who was tax
ing effective pOtshots at the French
lines.
Frenchman Removes HnVersaek'
The Germans cover was perfect, ana
Benoists fingers itched on his trigger.
II only that haVerSack were out Of the
Wav! One of Benoists comrades, a cor
poraI. instantly volunteered to remove
the haversack, or, at all events, to try.
With that object he crept round by the
gardens Of the village across which the
Germans and Frenchmen were watch
ing each other, and actually succeeded
in grasping the haversack, and pulling
il sharply towards him.
Kills Them as They Rise.
That was Benoist's moment. Absorbed
in his own marksman ship as an eX-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
AGUILAR IS ON TRIAL FOR
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON GIRL

The case of AuEustin Aguilar,
charged with assault upon the person
of Carmen Vasguez, a 10 year old Mex.
lean girl went to trial before judge
Dan VI. Jackson in the 34th district
court at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The impaneling of the jury was COM
pleted Monday evening and the jury in
cludes: W. II. Zinkler. J. NJ. Dudley,
c. -. Hitchcock. J. L. Crabtree, Charles
R. Foster. L W. Merrill. R. F. Graves.
J. E Chastain. J. ". Healey, J. H. Bow
man, ". J. HOrd. and II. P Jackson.
Carmen Vasquez was on the stand
most of the morning and testified to
having been taken into the hills near
the smelter and assaulted, she said.
The child's sister and mother cor
roborated the testimony of the child.
EAguilar is being defended by l. A.
Dale and Eugene Harris, who were
appointed by judge Jackson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
German Bank Holds Island
In British Channel Which
England Leased for a Song

London. Eng. Dec 16.-One Of the
strangest stories that has been given
birth by the great war is that of the
Island of Herm, the leasing Of which to
a German company was recently dis
cussed in the house Of commons The
lease has been terminated, and British
troops are billeted on the island. but
the question is still being asked why
was England so lax as to rent an island
larger than HeligOland, within an
hours steaming of English shores2
Herm is one of the lesser channel
islands and at one time supported a
considerable population It is a beau
uful spot, with an attractive shell
beach. In 1889 it was leased by the
crown for $40 a year to the West Rank
Liegnitz Ltd" which in turn leased il
to prince Butcher Won Wahlstatt. a de-
Scendent Of the illustriOus Blucher of
Waterloo and himself a German. The
prince and his family lived quietly for
years in the manor house on the island
mourning the great displeasUre Of those
VINO sought to ramble over the place
by closing all save one narrow path
way on the beach and plastering about
many warnings to tresspassers.
Chlldren were born to the princess
there-she is of the Russian rovaI
tamily-and one of these, a bov became
a naturalized British subject At NO
time was the prince suspected of using
ms nome in any operations against
England; but when the war broke out
the matter became one of natural agi-
tatlon eliminating in the home secre-
tary being asked for an explanation
by Sir William Bull
The explanation was brief The gov-
eminent knew the name of the German
company holding the lease, it knew.
moreover, that the rent was about five
shillings six pence a week; that stems
mad been taken to cancel this docu-
L al
troops had been on the island. Whether
prince Butcher and family had moved
from the manor house was not made
1t IS pointed out that the island is in
the heart OF the English channel, With
~ III SIs SELL OF me coast of France, about
IO miles from Portland and az from
Cherbourg. It could be used as sUb-
marine base though nothing of the
Kind appears to have been attemDted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
MADE IN ELPAS0'
SPACE IN DEMAND
Many Exhibitors Are Max
ing Applications For
Reservations.

Much Of the space, in both the White
House and the plaza, that is to be used
for the Made in lei Paso Exhibit has
already been set aside for exhibitors
and all further appHcau Mons for space
will have to be made before midnight
saturday This announcement was
made Tuesday afternoon at meeting
Of the steering committee Of the gem
eral committee, held at the chamDer
Of commerce. Frank Durham, VINO
was appointed by the committee to ar
range for exhibits. made a preliminary
report ut the meeting.
CntnlOEs to Describe Exhibits.
Tt was decided that all of the booths
viii be numbered and that the num-
bers. description and the name of the
person making the exhibit viii be con-
tanned in d catalog that is to be print
ed These catalogs, Of which hum
dreds viii be distributed, viii be free.
Besides the big electric lighted signs
of the McClintock company, the Iuttle
system has agreed to put up 20 foot
Illuminated sign in the plaza.
All to he Represented.
The committee has made a request
that all manufacturers in the city, no
matter how small or large the product
manufactured, send in their apphca-
tions for space. Every effort is being
made to insure at least a small eA-
hibit Of every product made here. MI:
Durham reported that the work OF
making arrangements for the eXposi-
ton is progressing very satisfactorily.
meeting of the entire Made in FL
Paso Week committee will be held
Friday afternoon at the chamber OF
commerce at 3:45 p. m. At this meet
ing a more extensive report will be
made bv Mr. Durham. Those present
at the meeting Tuesday were Robert
Krakauer. NJ. P. Carlock, George Evans
and Frank Durham.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
Keep the Pot Boiling, ="
Sing Salvation Lassies

Christmas kettles IN charge of the
Salvation Army workers have made
their annual appearance on the prin-
cipal business corners of the city. They
will remain until Christmas eve. to
receive contributions TO be used for
bringing Christmas cheer to the desti-
tute and friendIess of the city.
Among the annual Christmas char
titles of the Salvation Army is the
Christmas dinner given to the destitute
men and women of the city.
The Army provides a hot Christmas
dinner for all the moor who have no
families. Last year $50 Americans.
many of them cripples, were provided
for in this way and 100 Mexicans were
also fed.
The Alta Vista postoffice substation
will be open until 1890 Sunday to re-
ceive Christmas packages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
BELGIAN BANKERS AGREE
no PAY OFE WIZ INnE,NINIlrN-

Paris, France, Dec. 16.-TeIegraph-
ing from Berne, Switzerland. the cor
respondent of the Havas News agency
says the Cologne Gazette has published
a statement to the effect that group
of Belgian bankers has agreed to pay
in 10 instruments the remainder of the
war indemnity imposed upCp Belgium.
The city of Brussels has decided 20
pay the latest contribution amounting
to 100000 for the maintenance of the
cnemy,s troops by additional taxes TO
be levied until June 5. 1915.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
GERMAN GENERALS SLAIN.

Berlin, Germany, Dee. 16-Lieut. Gen.
Won Streck, former inspector general
of ordnance at Munich has died from
wounds received while fighting in the
west The newspapers announce also
the death on the battlefield of Gen. Won
Briesen, commander of an infantry di-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
SON OF FORMER FRENCH
PREMIER mrs or, ~

Paris, France. Dec 16-Havine de-
ciined an easy place on the staff in
the IS year old son of former French
premier Barthou has died from wounds
received on the firing line. it is an
nounced. Young Barthou volunteered
during the first days Of the war and
won the highest praise from his su-
periors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
GERMAN CHANCELOR,s

Berlin, Germany. via The Hague and
London. Dec. 16.-The imperial Ger
man chancellor, Dr. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg received word Tuesday that
his eldest son, who Is a lieutenant of
GavaIry' has been made prisoner by the
Russians in Poland. He is sufferi1,er
from bullet wound in the tbipb
which he received while patroling
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
Christmas CheerfuZness
Fills Warsaw, Despite
Sound Of Cannonading

Warsaw, Russian Poland. Dec 16-
saw to the battle front the business of
tn city is proceeding as in times of
reace. Although the sound of cannon
aiding may be heard at times. Christ
mas crowds throng the streets, shops
holiday spirit has dissfpated the gloom
of war.
In every class of society there is SUI
Preme confidence that Warsaw cannot
be taken by the Germans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
SLATIN PASHA RENOUNCES
HIS ENGLISH nECOE3 .

VOssiche ZZeitung of Berlin says NJ
baron Rudolf Carl Slatin Pasha. who
mas been made a privy councillor bv
me austrian emperor, has renowned
ms English appointments and decora =
tons
SIatin Pasha was born in Austria in
1857 and in 1873 went to the Son5,r
where he was appointed by Gen. Cor
don as governor of Darfur. Later he
became British inspector general of the
SOudan. VI 'ii1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
MINNESOTA FIRM MAKES
ROOTS For FRENCH ARMY

Hastings, Mimi, Dec. 16.-Ten thous-
and pairs of wool boots for the Frerich
army have been ordered by France
from a local manufacturing company.
The shipment, which will fill 80 cars,
is to be completed before Jan. Is. 1915.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16

pert rifleman usually is, the German
was puzzled to know how his haver-
sack mad been removed, and got up to
discover what was amiss As he did so,
Benoist fired from his perch, and hit
the German full in the forehead. The
Germans in the trenches Immediately
behind were no less surprised than their
cOmrade at what had happened. and
they. too, raised themselves one by
one to have a peep. BenOist was busy
all the time. and shot seven more of
them in quick succession before the cpl
sOde closed.
Only three days before Benoist had
shot nine of the enemy in a very similar
way. And that explains how he is one
of the most popular men in his regi-
ment, and how he has been christened
Long Carbine"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
JAPANESE BUDGET SHOWS
BIG ENPEN So. LESS RENENI 5,

Toxic. Japan, Dec 16.-The budget
for 1915, which shows an estimated ex-
penditure of $4,000, 600 yen (S27S, 0OO,-
OOO) and a decrease Of the revenues Of
$40, 5O0.OO0 is now before the house Of
representatives for consideration.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
SHELLS MERELY
BAT TER MONITOR
Serbs Smash Crows Nest,
However, Wounding an
Austrian Lookout.

Peterwardein, Austro-Hungary, Dec.
ia shell from Servian gun hit
the upper deck of the Austro-Hungar-
ian river monitor Bodrog, smashed
up things considerably in the galley,
cut a steam pipe as if it had been
made OF cheese, then hit the iron floor
and exploded, its contents breaking
up whatever had remained intact in
the galley. Five other shells came in
rapid succession. One of them put
large dent in the armor well for
ware, three others did a similarly
negligible amount of damage, but the
fifth exploded against the outside of
the crows nest broke the back of the
lookout anG smashed one of his legs.
Needless of the heavy fire, two of
the crew rushed up to the crows nest
and lowered the injured man with
rope. They were carving him across
the upper deck to a place of safety
when Servtan infantry on the bank
fired a volley Strange to say, the
rescuers escaped unhurt, while the
wounded man received two more
wounds, a bullet in the arm and
another in the leg. Meanwhile six
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16
GERMAN CONSUL BOUGHT
NAVAL SUPPLIES Vc


San Francisco. Calf, Dec 16.-Agents
Of the department of justice. working
here, informed the attorney general to-
day that the German acting consul.
baron r. H. Won Shack. supplied the
funds with which a cargo of groceries,
clothing and shin chambers supplies
was bought for shipment to Valparaiso
aboard the American steamship Olsen
and MahOney. Clearance for the vessel
was refused and the cargo unloaded.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16

Clean coal and full weights mean
fuel economy. r. c. Semple. successor
Southwestern Fuel Co. phone 531.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-16

For the folks back home, Interna-
riOnaI eIgHrs.-Advertisem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
CITY SELLS ANOTHER
 $lOO, 900 IN BONDS

Hartford, July 2s-City Treasurer Charles H. Slocum announced that Harris Forbes 6 co. of New York had notified him that it desired to exer- else it's option for $1o,0o0 more of the $2ooO, ,oOOo per cent. water department bond issue, at par and accrued inter est This makes a total of S60O,0o0 taken by the company since the com- mon council approved the option, on the recommendation of the board.
 The new bonds to be taken are in denominations of s5o,OOO. maturing in 1937 The company still has an op- ton on the remaining s1. 100000 expir- ing on December 1, providing that 1t takes s2o0ooo more by September l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
cLEANEAsY. BEST HAND soAa

Guaranteed not to in5ure the akin instantly removes Stove Polish, Rus Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt For tha hand or clothing. Large can 10 o Manufactured by vTm- R. Ng4mnr aa4 stratford avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
SPITE FENCE CAUSE
 OF TWISTED FUED.

Winsted, July 2S-A spite fence'' on land which Arz James .H. Martin claims IS her; prop erty. has started a. feud Fbefween her and a neiE hbor, H. Peter Hall, which eliminated in the arrest of Mrs Martins four sons and ATr. Hall and his son yesterday follow ing pifrhed battle in which all con- cerned were badly used up
 MT. Hall, whose land adJoins Mrs 1daztfn's property, notified Chief of Police S C. Wheeler that he had cross cd Mrs Martins land, in order to get to his barn with a. load Of hay. land that the woman had served a notice on him which prevented him from getting the hay out of his barn, as 1t would be necessary to go over the re- strdrted territory again. The chief sd- v1sed MT. Hall to consult a. lawyer.
 Latesyesterday afternoon word came to Couarty Sheriff M1dd1ebrooks of a fight near the home of Mrs Martin, and with Chie< of Police Wheeler, Po- 1icemen sHfI1 and White and Prose cutfng Attorney e. Wesley WinsIow. he hurried tp the place in an auto zn0b1les There they found evidence of a serious conflict Hau and his son were on one side of a stone wall and barbed wire fence and the Martin brothers ontthe other side. Blood had 'been spiIleds on both sides. Mrs Mar tin stood at the door of her home as a spectator
 It seems that Han consulted a law yer after his interview with the chief :of police, and had been advised to |cross the land if that was the only way he could get his hey out of the barn sTV hen he went to the barn and started ;1oading the hay onto his wagon, how ever. the. Martin brothers got busy with stones and mortar and erected g. wall in Hazrs path so that he could Fnot get out They also put up a barbed wire fence Hall called his son to help .hiHxA ldkeNthe fEpstructIon. where upon the light started
 Advertise in The Farmer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
NAVAL RESERVES
 SAFE AT HALIFAX

The naval militiamen of Connecti- cut on board the U.s S S Rhode Is land are now well launched in their training duties and are taking a great interest in their work Saturday they were anchored at Portland, Me, and at 10 o'clock Sunday morning they got under way for G4aIdfax, where they arrived yesterday afternoon
 The men had fine trip up Casco Bay to Portland. At Newport, before the Rhode Island steamed out, the Rhode Island naval militiamen came on board and were assigned to their stations. Regular drill schedule was taken up Saturday The Connecticut men did fine work in the collision drill, having received good training in. this work on the old Machfas
 The gupnery class brought all the officers together for instruction The Connecticut men took .gunnery work up FNiday afternoon, receiving the first of their loading and sighting in- structions Everyone is expressing satisfaction with the mess. The quaI- ity is excellent and there is always enough to eat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
THE MAN WHO SOUGHT JUSTICE
tBY FLORENCE GROSS KTroHELT

or five weeks later. they called him. sessed him. He was oblivtous to the officers, the black wagon, the ride. And the officials were obIivious to his rights. No one advised him that he might and should have counsel. Trembling with the emotion of his great purpose, he was passed into the room of justica
 The judge began, What is your nane ?'' and the young fellow trans lated.
 "Agne1lo. Teodore, and, oh your Honor, I come to you as one good and powerful who can make right great wrongs
 .aTell him to stop talking '' thunder ed the judge. Has he got la.wy IT 2''
 No"
 sson the first day of August, about nine in the morning in police head quarters, did you throw a brick at this gentleman here?
 Teodoro nodded yes and the i'm movable smile of the heeler, the city official, the sub-agent of the Royal Insurance Company, slightly broaden- ed.
 ..six months in the penttentiary,' 2 shouted the judge.
 Eight months after leaving prison he died
 The children passed once more through the dingy offices of the Chil- dren's Aid Society.
 The lake in Sicily beside which Proserpina once played is now full Of mud, and the brooks from the hill of Enna are dry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
WILL BREAK GROUND AT
 LAKEVIEW IN AUTUMN

At a special meeting of the charity commissioners yesterday afternoon in the offices of Skinner & Walker, ar chitects, 1t was reported that plans for the new Lakeview almshouse are progressing rapidly and it is expected that ground will be broken for the foundations early in September. All of the commissioners were present Approval was given of the plans call ing for extensive facilities being made for hospital treatment.
 It was voted to take a viewing trip next week to OtisyiIle, N. r., where one of the most modern of state tu- berculosis sanatoria is located and to the Garden Farm Colony of New York city on Staten Island. At the latter place, there are 1900 aged dependents The commissioners believe that these institutions may offer several details which may be patterned after locally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
COFFEE PARTY ON LAWN OF ST. JOSEpH'S CHURCH

On Thursday afternoon and evening. July 30. the ladies of st. Joseph's Ger man Fo- C. church are to hold a. large coffee party which will be of the na- ture of a lawn fete, the tables and booths being placed on the lawn which surrounds the church. at 43 Madison avenue
 There will be an abundance of good things to eat with the well-lxnown and well-dked German dishes pre- dominating, and very jolly time to- gether with a bountiful supper is promised all who attend the festivity
 The ladies who are in charge of the arrangements for the affair are Mrs A Kaesman, Mrs K Bobry, Mrs A Schietinger and Mrs. A Vincent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
BICYCLE RIDERS FINED
 FOR HAVING NO LAMPS

Stephen Gobitsky of Fairfield was fined $1 by Judge Coughlin at today's city court session for riding an un- lighted bicycle and $2 for riding it while in intoxicated condition. Fines of $1 each were imposed upon the following for riding unHghted bi- cycles: Joseph Sherkas, -944 Grand street; Christopher Pappas, 25O State St.; SiIvi Perfect, 103 Commercial St.; i; John Lomonick, 24 Worth St.; Ray Padonosl<i, S1 Grand St.. Anton Scha- venskas, 1o3 Merriam St; Peter Or lick, 27 West avenue; Angelo PaceI1i, Sampson avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28

The Senate passed a bill authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Merrimac River at Lawrence, Maag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
OBITUARY
cATHERINE YOUNG.

CATHERINE YOUNG.
 The funeral of Catherine Young was chapel at Isakevfew home, attended by all the inmates. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Hubert Dahme, pastor of St.. Josephs German R. C.. church The burial was in St. Mi- chaePs cemetery.
 MARY E. KINNANJE
 Death claimed Mary E. CHI. wife of dence,. s91 Capitol avenue, early this morning, after an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased was born in this city 24 years ago where she lived throughout her lifa- Her many friends will be pained to learn Iof her death. She was parishioner Of St. Patrick's church. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss two sons, John, aged three years; Ar. thur, aged two; her father and one sister, Annie Gill; two brothers, Owen and William Gill of Bethel
 John H. Walsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walsh, of 1482 East Main street, is resting comfortably at his home following injuries which he sustained when he fell off a trolley car a week ago.
 Members of Bridgeport lodge, Loyal Order of Moose had a box party at Polis theatre last night to welcome George Richards who is appearing in the sketch Easy Money" It is MT. Richards first appearance here in 12 years but more than a decade ago he was a prime favorite with Bridgeport theatre goers appearing here in lead ing parts in the Hoyt plays. "A Tenn perance Town, "A Midnight Bell A Trip to Chinatown "A Milk White Flag and others After the theatre last night MT Richards was the guest of his fellow members at the Moose lodge rooms in Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
LETTER CARRIER MAKES
 THIRD BRAVE RESCUE

Maurice Farrell. letter carrier, re- siding at 23s Pequonnock street, add ed another link to the chain or blav- cry and rescues which he is said by those who know him to have forged While passing through Seaside Park yesterday an unknown youth was car ried beyond his depth in the waters beyond the Soldiers monument. PIungfng into the Sound entirely dressed, Farrell managed to bring the boy to the shore after a slight strug- gle. Willing hands aided in the re- susitation but failed to ascertain the rescued boys name, who departed with the woman in whose charge he had come to the park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-28
RORINO RLACKMAM
 CHARGE CONTINUED

Hearing of blackmail charges against Ralph T. Borino and Leonard Mainiero was deferred until Septem- Der 5 by Judge Coughlin at today's city court session. The continuance is pending the conclusion of the Della bankruptcy case, in which the ac- cused are interested as witnesses and the plans of Prosecuting Attorney De- Laney to sbe away on his vacation during August