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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
PRESIDENT AND
 SECRETARY HOLD
 LONG CONFERENCE

Washington, Sept 17Presid dent wilson and Secretary Lansing had 9 general conference on international afrairs today just before the secretary left for d i o<days' vacation. No press ing developments in any Of the situa- tions confr0nting the United States are expected before Mr. Lansings re- turn.
 Mr. Lansing announced that the new note to Great Britain on inter- ference with American trade had been completed. The note is very long and has been i4 preparation for some time Its dispatch has been delayed not only on account of a desire to gather com. pIefe 1nfoan1ation but because the United States was unwilling, while the negotiations with Germany were at a critical point. to be placed in the position of being forced ,tp protest to acquiescence by Germany in the viewpoint of the United States on sub- marine questions.
 It is not believed that the note will go nntn some definite word is receiv- ed from Berlin on Germans position in the submarine cases.
 One of the most interesting features of tnen note is said to be the American Eovernment's 's- vigorous objection to the British governments attitude that the burden of proof rests upon the owners or shippers of cargoes. the United States holding that it is the duty of the British goyer nn1ent to prove thes guilt of the shipper.
 The President conferred at length with the secretary on Mexican affairs Although both have in mind a tenta- tive course of actions, the views of all the Pan-American conferees will be sought tomorrow at the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17

backwards into the water. She was fully dressed. Hardly had she struck the water when her ten-year-old sis ter, likewise fully dressed, dove after her.
 most the same instant and nearly at was about to sink again when her p1ucky young sister caught her cloth ing and began to swim toward the boat The woman>and other children in the boat were so frightened they could offer no assistance.
 Little Mildred with her free hand p1ucki1y seized hold of the side end was urging her sister to take hoS9, when Renard jumped from the dock into the boat, pulled in Helen and then dragged Mildred after her. The little girls were speedily lifted to the dock where Helen appeared none the worse for her experience. She was able to walk home and did not require medical attendance.
 Little Helen. received much praise for her prompt. and plucl1y act. There is an exceeding swift current at this point when the tide is changing in either direction which naadeA her at tempt at rescue all the more danger ous.
 There were a number of young men on the dockhat the time but events moved so swiftly that they were un- able to offer Assistance other than help take the girls up the ladder from the boat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17

Burton. it was learned today, is a member of a prominent Stratford fam fly and is related to many persons or social and business standing there
 While crowds surrounded the bank this morning, they didn't make any disturbance and the demonstrated re- liability of the bank officials allayed fear Fifty f1remen were sworn 1h iass night by Mayor Schumacher as spe- zcial policemen and they patrolled the neighborhood of the building today.
 Mr. Nelson announced this morning that he is ready to back the reliability of the bank to the extent of $100, ,000 and he offered to buy all accounts at face value. Many of them sold for go cents on the dollar, however.
 Bank Commissioner B. J. Sturges be- gan an Investigation of the company's 3 books today. The enabezzlen1e1t is said to have taken place over a period of Is years and it will require several weeks to complete the examination.
 Franklin Burton was born in Strat- ford. septem Der 10, 1851. His ancestors fog several generations before him were born in and lived in the old town. Burton is connected by ties of rela- tionship-with more than dozen of the first and oldest families in the town. The news of the difficulty in which he is involved created a great sensation in the old town and is the foremost topic of gossip here today.
  Burton was educated at Stratford Academy and entered the drygoods store of Samuel F. Brush in Derby, in 1888, where he remained until l873.a H e was a boolkeeper in the office of Os- born & sCheesnan company. brass manufacturers, from 1874 to 1883, teller of the Derby Savings Bank from 1885 to 1888 and has Ybeen secretary and treasurer Of the Savings Bank of An sonia since 1888
 He was clerk Of the board of war den and burgesses, borough of Anso- ria, and auditor of the city of Ansonia in 18e3-94. He was elected mayor of Ansonia in 1897 and served another term, which expired in December of last year. He was candidate at the last election and was defeated by the Democratic candidate.
 MT. Burton served as senator from the Seventh District in the General Assembly of 1901 and was repre- sentative at the session. of 1897, when he served on the committee on banks In 1899 he served as chairman of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
Austrian Government to Summon Envoy to U. S. for "Consultation Gap ital Understands That He Will Not Be Returned to This Country
Secretary Lansing, Prepar- ing For Vacation, Has Long Conference With President on All Phases1bf International Problems That Have Arisen.

Washington, Sept The. Austrian government intends to recall Ambassador Dumba for consultation, according to intimat1ons given to Ambassa 2 dor PenfieId when he delivered the note from the United States asking for the return of the ambassador to Austria. Such an arrangement. which Is in accord with Ambassador Dufnba.s own request for recall on leave of. absence, is satisfactory to the Amer lean government. It is understood. however, that sA4r- Dunba would not return to the United States at the examination. of his leave of absence. The purpose ox-these arrangements, it is understood. is to cause no in terruption in9t1e diplomatic relations ins the two governments, the change being looked upon as a personal af- fair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
OF WIDOWS OVER SETTLEMENT OF
 BRAKEaGAN'S ESTATE

Attorney Fred E. Morgan was ap- pointed in the probate court today ad- ministrator of the estate of George H. Shelton. The latter. a New Ha- ven road brakeman, was killed at East Portchester, in August. Helen May Shelton of this city, as his wid- ow, claims federal compensa ton. Att torney Bartlett of this city, and At torney Shepard, of Hartford, applied to have an administrator appointed, claiming the estate for Shelton's par ents and claiming that Shelton has a widow in Towanda,. Pa Helen May Shelton appeared in the probate court today and showed a certificate that she had been married to Shelton in Passaic, IN. J., three years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
U. s. CONSUL REPORTS
 ON CARGO SEIZURES

Washington, Sept. 17-Reporting to the state department today on the British prize court decision declaring $1 ,000, 900 worth of American pack ers' products forfeited to the crown, Consul Skinner at London, sent the following despatch:
 Prize court decisions given against American packing houses sustains the order in council Based largely on re- fusal of claimants to accept the bur den of proof and demonstrate innocent destina tion-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
PLAN
 TO INSPECT HIGHWAY

The county commissioners will go to Weston next Monday or Tuesday to inspect the road about which towns people have complained. Those who filed a petition with the commissioners said the road, which runs from Naspe- tuck bride to the Easton line, is in very bad condition. First Sefectman Lockwood admitted the road needed epairs but said the Tna1n who was hired to fix it was too busy having to attend to the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
yORRINGTON SHOP OFFERS
 SHORTER WORKING HOURS

Torrington. Sept. 1 7lThe Turner 6 Seymour Manufacturing Co. today announced that it had adopted a working schedule of 55 hours per week and had decided to pay time and a quarter for overtime. The wage system had been recently Adjusted. The strike situation at the Hendey Machine plant remains unchanged A. large proportion Of the strikers par ticfpated in a parade through the principal streets last night previous @o m benefit dance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
HEAT POSTpONES OPENING SESSION
 OF HIGH COUR I

For the first time in the history of Fairfield county a court opening has been postponed because of the heat. When Judge Scott of the common pleas court this norning held short calendar session and asked lawyers to proceed with the assignment of cases motion was made to have no cases assigned for next week but to post pone matters until a week later. This motion was carried unanimously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
WOMAN DUPE OF CLITUS KING
 SAYS HE IS ON ISLAND OFF
 THE COAST OF SOUTH AMERICA

city through the police and others I was unable to procure the proper pa~ per for his arrest owing to the ab- sence1 of prosecuting attorneys and the fact that the superior court was not sitting. I am now assured from information have received that he is on an island on the South Arneri- can coast and that there is little like Hhood of his return"
 Mrs. Davis claims to have lost ap- proximately $3,7oo through King.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
All Submarines of "F" Type Ordered
 Out of Commission

Washington, Sept 17.-secretary Daniels today ordered all submarines of the F type out of commission until a thorough examination of them can be made. His action was taken upon the report of the board of inquiry in- vestigating the sinking of the F-4 at Honolulu on March g. which ascribes the disatser to a battery explosion. The Fl. F-2 and ---3 probably will be brought under convoy to the Mare Is- land navy yard for examination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17

"Clitus K,l.e may be in South Americav according to Mrs. Adeline Davis who recently appeared before States Attorney Hcmer s. Cummings to relate her experiences with the de- faulting attorney and ask for a war rant for his arrest
 T was furnished with the address of King said Mrs. Davis today, "and I knew where he was on Labor Day. Though I made every effort in this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
ASSAULT CASE CONTINUED

Walter L. Ray of 10s Pacific street, was arraigned before Judge Bartlett in city court this morning charged with assault on the person of Walter Johnson. foreman at the Remington- U. M. C. plant. Johnson failed to ap. pear in city court and the case was continued until tomorrow under bonds of $25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
AUTO TURTLES THROUGH FENCE ON, MILFORD TURNPIKE; DRIVER
 DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED

New Haven, Sept. 17-John F. Grove, aged 25, died at the hospital today frcm injuries received early to- day when the automobile he was driv- ing on the Milford turnpike about at the Orange Milford line, ran into a fence. A few facts were obtainable by the coroner or medical examiner during the morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
GRAND ARMY MEN HERE
 ITO ATTEND ENCANIPdEENT.

The Grand Army encampment at Washington, D. G. September 27 to October 2, will be we'll attended by Bridgeport members of the G. A. R. if railroad records are to ~be relied upon. It was learned today that near Iy 75 residents of this city. have ap- piled for rates under the railroad s excursion period.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17

It is understood Grove was run ming the machine without lights. He was headed for New Haven on his own side of the highway and turned to avoid a wagon which was ap- preaching. He apparently turned too abruptly. The only evidence at the scene was the broken fence Grove had been employed by a local firm as a, chauffeur.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
FIRM SUED
 FOR GOODS PURCHASED

The Bridgeport Die & Machine Go, of this city has been sued by the Wor- Lcester Gear Works of Worcester. Mass, for $2oo It is alleged that the local concern owes $11S.89 for goods purchased The action is returnable to the common pleas court, October term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
4Oe STRIKE AT NEw HAVEN

New Haven. Sept. 17-About 4o' men and women employees of the rub Der factory of l.. Candee & Company struck today for an increase in wages. Some disorder. incident to the walk out, was oueIled by the police. who dispersed the strikeEz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
U. s. TROOPS AND
 MEKICANS BATTLE

Brownsville, Tex, Sept. 17.-Another fight between United States soldiers and Mexieans was reported today.
 About 500 shots were fired. The ,cavalryr1en had gone to the river to investigate the shooting of a Mexi- cans horse on the American side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
TROOPSHIP IS SUNK BY
 SUBMARINE

Vienna, Sept. 17.-An Austrian sub marine commanded by Lieut.. Won Trapp, torpedoed and sank a. large British transport 3. few days ago ln the southern Adriatic, according to announcement made here today.
 Berlin. Sept. 17.-Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's forces which have flank ed Wilma and Dvinsk, cutting the rail- road betweeen those cities, have made a. further advance to the east.
 The war office announced today the capture of vidzy, about a5 miles south of Dyinsk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
Special to The Farmer)

Ansona, Sept. 17Forner Mayor Franklin Burton plead. city to embedding from the Ansonia Savings bound to the Haven county under bonds of S1OOoo which were the youngest and most recent addition staff of the savings bank drectors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
UNKNOWN SPY EXECUTED

London, Sept. 17.-It was officially announced that a spy. name not given was executed here today after trial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
BANK EMBEZZLER ADMITS CHARGES:
 HELD FOR TRIAL

Former Mayor Burton Pleads Guilty to Taking More Than $36 60OO-Is Member of Prominent stratford Family and Relative Business and Social Lights of Town-Thefts Occurred During Period of 15 Years, Bank Commissioner Finds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Saturday; slightly lower temperature. Moderate west w'iH>ds.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
APPLICATION No. s411

Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22

BOARDING HOUSE-41I W. Fourth
and Melarkey Sts., Winnemucca. Break
fast Z to 8; lunch IL to l; dinner 6 t.
7. Single meals soc; per month $50
-advt.d.160.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
APPLICATION No. 3415
Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that on the
3rd day of June, 1915, in accordance
with Section SO, Chapter 140, of the
Statutes of 1913, one Paul Etcheber-y,
Of Golconda, County of Humboldt, and
State of Nevada, made application to
the State Engineer of Nevada for per
mission to appropriate the public wa
ters of the State of Nevada. Such APP
preparation is to be made from Branch
of Panther Creek, at a point in the
SWA of SEA of Sec. II, T. 81 N, r.
40 E., M. d. B. & NJ, by means Of a
dam, and 2.14 cubic feet per second is
to be conveyed to the SEA Sec. Is,
VIZ of SWH and SEA of SWA Of
Sec. II, T. 81 N, R. 40 E., NJ. d. B. &
NJ, by means of bitches, and there
used for irrigation purposes. Water not
to be returned to stream.
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication June s, 1915.
Last publication July 6, 1915.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22

Notice is hereby given that on the
LIST day of June, 1915, in accordance
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Attorney Robins returned Sunday
from a trip TO DEMO.
County Surveyor Tilden and family
left last evening Oh a visit to the EN-
position.
!. f. Hall, travelling representative
of Fairbanks, Morse & Co, was in town
yesterday.
w. O. Baber, ST., was an arrival Sun
dav from MeDermitt, returning nome
this morning.
County Commissioner Byrnes came
in from Paradise Valley Sunday, re-
turning Yesterday
Attorney t. j. d. Salter returned
Sunday afternoon from a professional
trim TO Loveloek and Willard.
d
A. W. Stowe, the local mining bro
ker. returned Sunday from a three
months trip to San Francisco.
o.
/. s. Wood. representing the Amer
can Adjusting association, of San Fran
cisco. is in town, registered at the FL
dorado.
County Physician Swezy left yester-
dav morning for San Francisco, to at
tend the annual session of the Ma
tional Medical association.
d.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Whitaker came IN
Yesterday from Rebel Creek, aecompa-
MED hv Mrs. L. Abel, of Paradise Hill
ali returning home last evening.
q
Miss Alma Hoskins, who has been
the guest of the Reno Gazette on a ten
davs' trip to the Panama-Paeife Ez-
position, arrived home yesterday on :
p. No. 6.
Miss Gladys Minor came in yester-
dav afternoon from PlatOra and le1t
on Southern Pacific No. 10 for Love
lock. to attend the teachers examlna-
ton, which opened there this morning
o.
w f. Stock. Miss Edith Stock ana
Miss Lora Gillian motored over from
Paradise Valley Tuesday evening, re
turning Yesterday morning, aecompa.
MED by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert DEMO, OF
Turlock. Cal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the loea
Weather Bureau for the "a hours end.
ing at s a.. m. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 50.
Lowest this morning, 50.
Mean temperature yesterday, %.
Normal temperature yesterday, 50.
Prevailing wind direction, Ne.
Weather forecast for W~innemueea
and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednes
day.
RAY L. FISHER,
Official in Charge.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC.

LOST-Gold pendant, with chain at
tached; set with pearls and one small
diamond. Finder return to 240 Railroad
street and receive liberal reward.-adv.
LOST-Enamelled blue and white
bar pin, with Dutch scene, windmill,
etc, IN the Western Pacific station
platform, on June II. Finder please
leave with T. E. Giller, agent, and re.
ceive suitable reward.-advt.
FOR RENT-Modern Broom house,
close in. Inquire II. w. Duncan, Win
nemucea State Bank & Trust Co..
~advt.154.tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22

silver State and s. F. Can soc month
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22

with Section SO, Chapter 140, Of the
Statutes of 1913, J. d. Lowry AMI
Charles L. Lowry, of Skull Greek,
County of Humboldt, and State Of Ne
vada, made application to the State
Engineer Of Nevada for permission 10
appropriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from Skull Creek, at .
point in the NEH of NEH of Sec. is,
T. "A N, K. 3s f., M. ID. B. & NJ, by
means of a dam and FIVE cubic feet PER
second is to be conveyed TO the SWA
of SEH, So of sWH, NWA Of SWA
OF Sec. 10; Eta of NEh, NwA Of
NEA of See. 9, SWH of SEA Of Sc.
4, T. "A N, R. 80 F., M. d. B. & M,
by means of bitches, and there used
for irrigation and domestic purposes.
Water not to be returned TO stream.
W. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication June s, 1915.
Last publication July 6. 1915.
C51uar C+a4a and & Z r,f1 rno w.-u.h
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
MRS. j. 1. WILSON APPOINTED
A MEMBER OF COUNTY BOARD

The state board of education, com
posed of Governor Emmett ID. Boyle,
President A. w. Hendricks of the Ne
vada University, and John Edwards
Bray, state superintendent of public
instruction, has rendered Mrs. J. l.
Wilson the membership on the Lyon
county board Of education made vacant
by the death of James g. Young, ano
the appointment has been accepted
Mason Valley News.
Mrs. Wilson is a cousin Of Rev. 4
II Willis of Winnemucea.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
Probably Mamma kneN.

Little Elsie-"My papa a minis
ter, and that is best" Little Grace
MY papas a lawyer. and hats best.
too. Little Elsle-"No, your papa Is
not a really LAWYER; he just practices
law. But my papa is a really minis
ter, because he just breaches and
never practice My mamma says
so."-Judge.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
LEAVES FOR BURNS, OREGON,
ON A SHORT VACATION

C. B. Smith, manager of the Nixon
opera house, left this morning by auto,
for Burns, Oregon, to visit his mother
and friends. He will return before the
Fourth of July. During Manager
Smith s absence, the Nixon viii be
looked after by Clifford Coleman.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
STATE CONTROLLER COLE
MARRIED AT CARSON CITY

George Cole, state controller, was
married at Carson City late Saturday
night to Miss d. Clancey, of Sparks,
The couple will make their home here
after a trip through California.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22
TWO NEW PASSENGER TRAINS
FOR SOUTHERN PACIFIC

The two new passenger trains an
nounced a short time ago by the South
ern Pacific were put in operation yes
terday. They will be run as second
sections of Not. / and 10.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22

FOR SALE AND RENT-Saloon for
sale, in good location; rooming house
and store-room for rent. For prices
ana terms, address this ofrice.-adv.tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-06-22

FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH
Lot OF upper Bridge Street, well
located IN corner, 60x130, or viii d.
vide into two lots, 60x65. Inquire
at this office-advertisement. II.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-04-28
Will Soon Be With Us.

Jewett says. "The barefooted
boy of sprlug will soon be with us
and will proceed to bs,he in the
river as soon as the ice and the SER
geant are out. He will choose a
point near the street where he can
get good view of those who pass,
aud In company with eleven other
barefooted boys, he will clothe him.
eeif In an Alan vest, a pair of bare.
skin pantaloons, Greek.slave over.
coat and yard OF sunlight, and
gaze earnestly at those who go by
on the other side. Up aud down
the bank, pasting each other with
mud, the barefooted boys Of spriug
chase each other, with their ver,e-
brae sticking iuto the warm, sleepy
air, while down in the marsh, where
the cattails and the broad flags and
the peach can and the deceased
horse grow, the bullfrog is twitter.
ing to his mate.".
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-04-28
LADY KILLED BY
N. & W. TRAIN
Mrs. Phoebe Witt Meets
Death on Railroad
Track.

Mrs. Phoebe Witt was struck
and instantly killed by an n. 4
w. train near her home at Border.
land one morning last week. The
unfortunate woman was walking
along the track when passenger
train came laundering around the
curve behind her. The engineer
saw the woman, but it was too late
to stop the train. He sounded the
warning whistle, but Mrs. Witt was
transfixed with terror and seemed
unable to move.
The pilot of the locomotive struck
her with terrific force. The BODY
vas thrown high into the air and
landed fifty feet from the rail,
way track, every bone being broken
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-04-28
Assessors Notice.

Either myself or an assistant will
call on you some time between the
lst day of April and the goth day
of June for list of your property
and your Capitation Tax for the
year 1915
If away from home please leave
the amount of your capitation with
your wife or some member of the
family and save levy as we are
liable to call any day.
Section t3 of the acts Of the legis-
lature of 1911, makes it compulsory
on the part of the assessor to collect
this capitation money. This law
will be strictly adhered To.
Yours very truly,
2apr4w. +. FRAZIER, Assessor
Wayne County, West Virginia.