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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Postmaster Greene
 After Next Monday

Charles B. Greene, the newly ap- pointed postmaster of this city, will take up his duties on Monday, March Ist There will be little ceremony connected with the transferring of the offioe which Postmaster Marigold has held for the past 1T years to the new fnc1Imbant, Inspector T. B, Colvin and Inspector D. J, Rapp. both of Boston, will take 6. general inventory of the office and will prepare a. state naent concerning it which will be signed by the retiring postnaster This wifh a. few informal instructions will complete the act of the changing of officials,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
WIDOW OF EXPLOSION VICTIM
 WILL CLAIM COMPENSATION

The widow of Domenico B'aFaeni, the quarryman who was killed by the premature explosion of a blast on the excavation for the new Lakeview home Feb 5, has notified the city clerk of her intention to claim Work mems compensation Faraoni had been employed by the city for about 10 years. The work of excavating for the cellar of the Lalzeview home is being done under the supervision of the board of charities and F'araoni was city emp1oye at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
DONOVAN SLIGHTLY BETTER FOLIO " TING
 SUDDEN BREAKDOWN
Report From National Capi- tai Says Congressman From Connecticut
 is Improving
(soecta1 to The Faruoer)

washington, D. C.. Feb. 23-Con- gressrnan Jeremiah Donovan is slight ly improved today, according to the announcement of his condition made this afternoon. Congressman Donovan has been confined to his bed for several days with severe organic troubles, brought upon him by the lack of fresh air and exercise. aggravated by the fact that he has been constantly attending his duties in the capital, without va cation.
 It is expected he will leave Wash ington in a, few days for some South ern town, where he will recuperateL Arrangements are being made so that he can keep in touch with conditions in Congress at the same time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

The Regn is the second Norwegian steamer to encounter submarine mine in the English Channel Feb IS the German submarine blockade against British ports went into effect The tank steamship Beridge torpedo German submarine off Fokestone last week She however, very seriously damaged after being ed at Walmer she later made her to port.
 The Regn of 187 tonnage, 265 feet long and built in 1913
 Disaster other Norwegian steamships in the last few days Nordyln went down the Baltic last week probably the result of coming in contact with mine of being torpedoed and the freher bound from London to Rotterda sunk Feb 1 in the North following collision
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
WHEAT PRICES TAKE BIG SLUMP

Chicago, Feb. 23-wheat prices took a big drop today, May delivery falling nearly five cents Q bushel as soon as trading began, selling as low as S1,55 9-4 as against $1.60 1-2 at the close on Saturday. July tumbled 3-S to S1.2T.
 Reports of attacks to be made on CoHstantinople from the north as well as on the Dardane1les forts at the south had much to do with the descent of wheat values. The conse- quent possible quick release of inn mense stores of wheat in Russia led to decided bearish sentiment here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
I.andstrum Members Tn Switzerland Ordered
 To Come to the CoIorg

Geneva, Feb. 2s-Germans up to the age of 48 eligible for service with. the Landstrum troops have moved from Switzerland and it is reported here that those living in other neutrak countries also have been directed tot join the coIors not later than March 8. Austria likewise has summoned from neutral countries men of the, Landstur1n up to the age of AS. The order affects 2.o00 living in SwitEer- land,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
sroRK ON HOLIDAY FIdGHT
 TO COLLECTOR rGovEFs7S

Collector of Port and Mrs. James L. MeGevern are receixing congraLtu- laBions on the Washington's Birthday gift of a. daughter who arrived last evening. Miss bfcGovern is bright and bouncing and is quite ready to meet the legion of friends of her pop ular mother and father
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
CuMMINs ADMINISTRATOR

ed by Judge Miller in the probate court administrator of the estate of his wife, HiIda c. ClInmins today. Tine estate consists of claim for about $1,506 due from relatives of the deceased. H. J. McAfanus and F. sC. Basatck were named appraisers,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
OFFICIAL REPORTS ON TIE WAR

two brigades after a combat in which the bayonet sometimes was used We took here 1000 prisoners, including 20 officers and several machine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
ANOTHER NORWEGIAN
 STEAMER IS LOST IN
 THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

London, Feb. 23-The Norwegian steamer Regin was sunk Dover this morning by either submarine mine The of 22 saved. The Regn, which rng from the Bordeaux sank 40 minutes after she struck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

The worlds heavyweight cham pionship bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard at Jaurez, on March Es, was postponed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
President Tells Callers of. Unofficial Information That Captain Did Not Follow Safe Course Map ped Out for Him

Still No Definite Informa- tion As To Fate of the Thirteen Who Rowed For Holland Coast After Ex- plosion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

Hartford, Feb. 23.-The bill repeal ing civil service, was passed 14S to 90, in the House to-day. It has a1- ready passed the Senate.
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UP TO GERMANY
GcOnsanusd PROM First P.r.,

OF those principles which virtually set
them aside.
The government OF the United
States notes with satisfaction that
the imperial German government
recognizes without reservation the
validity OF the principles insisted on
In the several communications which
this government has addressed 10 the
imperial German government with
regard 10 its announcement Of a war
zone and the use OF submarines
against merchantmen on the high
seas-the principle that the high seas
are free. that tho character and cargo
Of merchantmen must first be ascer-
tained before she can lawfully be
seized or destroyed and that the lives
~ complaints may in no case BE-
put In jeopardy unless the vessel re-
sists or seeks 10 escape after being
summoned 10 submit 20 examination.
for belliEerent act Of retaliation ia
per 20 an act beyond the law. and the
defense Of on act as rctaliatory Be- an
admission that 90 is Illegal
Keenly Disappointed.
The government % the United
States g.. however. kccnIy diFappoint-
Cd 20 find that the imperial German
government regards Itself az in large
degree exempt from the obligation 20
observe these principles. even where
neutral vessels are concerned. By
what DO believes The policy and nrar-
tico 81 the government OF Great Brit.
n'n Co Do ln The present war with rr-
aard 90 neutral commerce Tho iw.
p'rial German government will read.
IF understand that fnn government
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objectionable

sutute an unpardonable orense
against the sovereignty OF the neu,
trail nation affected. The govern.
ment Of the United States Is not un-
mindful OF the extraordinary condl.
lions created by this war. or Of the
radical alterations OF circumstances
and method OF attack produced by
the use OF instrumentalitles OF naval
warfare which the nations Of the
world cannot have had in view when
the existing rules OF international law
were formulated. and n IL ready To
make every reasonable allowance for
these novel and unexpected aspects
OF war at sea: but 10 cannot consent
TO abate any essential or furdament-
NJ right OF its people because Of a
mere alteration OF circumstance The
rights OF neutrals in time OF war are
based upon principle. not upon eNpe-
diency. and the principles are i'm
mutable. Il is the duty and obliga.
ton OF beligerents to find a way 90
adapt the new circumstances TO them.
The events OF the past two months
have clearly indicated that II is pos
sible and practicable to conduct such
submarine operations as have charac-
terized the activity OF the imperial
German navy within the so-called war
zone In substantial accord with the ac-
copied practices OF regulated warfare
The whole world has looked with in
terest and increasing satisfaction at
the demonstration OF that possibility
by German naval commanders II Is
manifestly possible. therefore, 10 lift
the whole practice OF submarine attack
above the criticism which q has
aroused and remove the chief causes
OF ofiense.
Hopes for Disavowal.
In view OF the admission OF illegality
made by the imperial German govern
mcnt when II pleaded the right OF re-
taliation I'm defense Of It's acts. and I'm
view OF the manifest possibility OF con
formity TO the established rules OF
naval warfare. the government OF the
United States cannot believe that the
imperial German government will long
or refrain from disavowing the wanton
act OF It's naval commander IN sinking
the Lusitania or from Offering repara-
ton for the American lives lost. so far
as reparation can be made for a need.
less destruction OF human life by an
illegal act.
The government OF the United
states, while not Indifferent 20 the
friendly spirit in which ~ Is made. can
not accept the suggestion OF the i'm
perial German government that GER
tain vessels be designated and agreed
upon which shall be free on the seas
now illegally prescribed The very
agreement would. by implication. sub
jet other vessels 70 Illegal attack and
would be a curtailment and therefore
an abandonment OF the principles for
which this government contends and
which IN times OF calmer counsels ev-
cry nation would concede a. % course.
The government Of the United
7iates'and the imperial German gov
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eminent are contending for the same
great object. have Ions stood togther
Ut urging the very principles. upon
Whlch the government OF the United
states now so solemnly insists They
are both contending for the freedom
OF the seas. The government OF the
United States will continue to con
tend for that freedom. from whatever
quarter violated. without compromise
and al any cost. u invites the prac.
ucal cooperation of the imperial Ger
man government al this time when
cooperation may accomplish most and
TINS great common object BE- most
strikingly and effectively achieved.
U. S. Is Ready.
The imperia! German government
expresses the hope that this object
may be IN some measue accomplished
even before the present war ends. u
can be. The government OF the United
states not only feels Obliged TO insist
upon II. By whomsocver violated or
ignored. m the protection of its own
citizens. but Is also deeply Interested
IN seeing IL made practicable between
the belligerents themselves and holds
Itself ready az any time 10 act as the
common friend who may be privileged
10 suggest Say.
In the meantime the very value
which this government sets upon the
long and unbroken friendship between
the people and government OF the
United States and the people and gov
eminent Of the German nation impels
Il TO press very solemnly upon the I'M
perial German government the neces-
sity for a scrupulous observance OF
neutral rights IN this critical matter.
Friendship itself prompts n 10 say TO
the imperial German government that
repetition by the commanders OF the
German naval vessels OF acts in con
travention OF those rights must ne re
garded by the government of the
United States. when they affect Ameri-
can citizens as deliberately unfriendly.
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AT THE Rex.

NORWOOD written by Marie Co
relli and produced by William Fox,
with an allstar cast "Wormwood'
Is one OF the most compelling and
thought-inducinE screen dramas ever
hlmed. This picture will be shawn
Tor the last time to-day. a climax of
wonderful force that rises 70 the high.
est pinnacles Of great dramas and
almost stuns its spectators by Its
startling realism. Pathe's Weekly
and comedy will also be shown.
Coming. Monday and Tuesday
The Secretary OF Frivolous Affairs. "
mutual master feature written by
May Tutrelle. and produced nv an ali
star cast. including May AUeson and
Harold Lockwood Tho story D. one
~ love and adventure-of mystery
and intrigue. a snperlative society
drama. The fourth chapter % the
Who PAYS series will be- shown. IN
three reels Pathe's Weekly will also
hc sown. so one should miss this
great program
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Grove Eagles held last night in Hands
Hall was well attended.
The Triadelphia baseball team will
go TO Moundsville this afternoon where
they Will play the Mound City team.
Inc Patterson and Elm Grove base
bail team viii play the All stars OF
bridgeport this afternoon on the Elm
Grove grounds.
Dan Winters will move into his new
house In tho Lakewood addition. Film
Grove. the nrst Of neat week
John Costello T. IN at his home In
Elm Grove.
IL Il rumored that q new garage may
De erected on the ground now occupied
by the J. s. Riue livery stable al Elm
Grove, In the near future
Misses May and Hannah Morgan Of
Woodsdale are spending a two weeks
vacation at Atlantic City
Mr. and Mrs. O.. W. Campbell OF
Elm Grove Will spend tomorrow the
guests OF friends at Dallas
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~ large this summer in this section.
as well as all over the country.
The hrm has a fine display OF tie
overland latest models now on DIS
play at their new salesroOm. where
several statesmen are always on the
job to show and demonstrate the rld.
ing qualities OF the Overland 10 All
who went FIRST class car sold through
a first class reliable agency. such as
the Auto Sales company Is.
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AUTO SALES co.
Now Nicely ouartered In Their Large
and Fine Establishment.

The new Auto Sales company's
headquarters at Nos. 20 to q -Four
teenth street. was completed in every
detail this week. and today Il Is one
OF the most completely equipped aud
largest places OF the kind in this
state. n not in the Ohio Valley be-
tween Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
The firm. which started in business
In this city several years ago. ana
has gone forward with consldera bic
stride. The company handles the well
known Overland car. A better auto
mobile was never put on the market.
The sale OF this car has been unusual
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Inc county commissioners % the
county under the direction OF County
Engineer George Steenrod. are having
the dangerous places along all OF the
main roads painted white. which is TO
J serve ns warning 60 an automobile
drivers. Among some Of the most dang
erous places painted is the wall at Rud-
lers, Deans hill. Campbclfs hin. leading
up 10 tho Country club Long run and
I many places along the National road.
as well a. the dangerous turns on each
side OF the 3" bridge
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0UT-IHE-PIKE
AHaaAi ouaag Arnnxsa.

The annual olfI-r of henry clan
Lenlps Modem rs culDen ~ Amsrira
~ BIN Grove VIII O. hello Thlradar
Rleeu laNu az Nriadlephia. and
me Royal SsiEltors ALL hold thsi-
ltthlc A. the same time The sra-InI
t4-lc m connection with the event Ia II|
- furnished hy the Moodmsn tanI
me folloNiuE athlete rrogram viii ~.
Itnoefed. one hundred yard dash for
A.etnpefs, hfty yard dash for uomrr.
teen. three-leEFod race Tor b0ss nal
eflfinE contest Tor ladies. ball throw
~ contest Tor laale-. cake Walk. pea
~ race Tor Eirls. rle eating confesf
Tor BOYS under twelve. ana baII cnrur
r--ArIl.l " .Lu.L. NJ.
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stone Presbyterian church. Elm grove
Sabhath school az g.f5 Classes for AL
ages. Public services AZ n a. m. and
80 .. m Morning theme. Two Tai
enfs Evening theme. Il Don't Worry
club At $50 D. m. a Joint meeting
with the Junior Society OF Christian En-
deavor. Al this service several mem
bers OF the Junior Society will be pro-
Coted 10 the Senior Society. Good music
and corl-aL Malclme nMaLLa All
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Mccormick Funeral

FUNERAL services were held yesterday
AZ o'clock over the TemaIns OF MIL
drcd, infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
James Mccormick. Of the stone church
road. who died Thursday afternoon az
O'Clock. Rev. 5. r. Hart. pastor OF the
NJ. F. church at Elm Grove offictated
and interment was In Stone church
cemetery
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The Modern Woodmcn. OF Majorsvtlle.
Will hold their annual picnic today az
Ma1orsVillc. A short program will Be-
rendered and prizes will be awarded
winner Of athletic events. The Mod.
ern Woodmen band. OF Elm Grove Will
furnish music.
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The summer term OF the West Lib
ery state Normal school. which has
been In progress for the past six yvesks
u as brought 60 a successful close yes
terday. The term was perhaps the lnrg-
est attended OF any Of the summer
terms held at the Normal in several
year. a. sixty students were enrolled.
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Enters Upon ofneiai Dutiss.

Frank Hlggs. entered upon his new
duties yesterday ss postmaster OF the
town OF Elm Grove. succeeding II H.
bodley. who has had charge Of the Elm
and whose term expired the last OF June
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rriaaslphia pirtrict Roarn-

At the special meeting ~ the Tria-
delphia district board of education held
last night In the WoodFdalc school
building several matters we're consid-
cred in regard 90 making improvements
90 a number Of the buildings An extra
room will b. added 90 the High school
building at EdElnEton Lane A few
~ the rural district schools will be
painted. Everything will be- IN first
class condition for the opening OF the
fell term OF school September 8
Tho selection Of the high school site
was considered AZ length. hut no defi-
mite action was taken AZ the nrafInf-
the matter going over 90 a ruerffrfr
which will be- held some time the fired
of next week Al this time the proposed
property will in probability be pur-
chased By the board
PIKE Briefs.
The weekly meeting OF the r.Irn
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The oil house and camp along the b.
q. railroad located at Elm Grove. was
moved yesterday farther down the track
opposite the Elm Grove Enamel Works
The change will be for the bettcrment
OF the town. and n r. likely that tho
ground formerly occupied By the build
ing VIII Be used for other purposea
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The members OF the Epworth league
OF the Triadelphia NJ T. church will
give lawn fete Monday evening on the
Triadelphia baseball grounds. All kinds
OF refreshments will be served and the
special music for the occasion will be
furnished BY the Woodmen band Of
Elm Grove
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Held Lawn Feta

The ladies OF the Lutheran church Al
Edswood, held a very delightful lawn
fete last evening on the lots belonging
10 the church az LenoN Refreshments
OF all kind were served aud a neat sum
was realized, which will 20 TO benefit
the church.
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Rev. l.. s. Groa@- pastor Of Buckley
N. p. church. will preach morning and
evening sunday. Morning subject As
q Man Thinketh in His Heart SO Is Re %
evening subject. Laying Up a Good
Foundation Against the Time to Come 3"
Hours OF service sunday school az $40
a. m. Preaching at 1913 a M. and 90
p m. A cordial welcome 20 all who
will come
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7 The social which vas 20 have been
held - the ualia- Al D. church THIS
evening hta been postponed owing d.
me death OF Are. Eizle Little. The
event Wa Co have been rf4fn IA fhr
reu-- who were 10 have entertained the
! hA4es Tor having won uut Iu the recent
.ontest Tor new members. The affair
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For Satisfactory
Concrete Work Call
the c. q. KIMBERLY co.
New National Bank Bldg.


ihc thlrd teachers uniform sxafnlua-
ton Tor ohio county. which has been
IN progress at Moodsdsle for the past
two days. was brought 70 a close yes
teruay afternoon. Ihirtv-thrce applf-
cants we're enrolled. County Supsrln-
tcndent J. n. Lazcar had charge
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open air praise service will be held
on the Park View bail diamond. Sunday
evening, from 20 ,. m. services will
be CONDUCTED by Rev j. =. Leyenbergor.
Wheeling All are welcome.
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AlthoHgh most OF the cities in Japan
have sDOd sidewalks. modern street
paving is practically unknown in the
empire.
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Read The Defeat Of New Works
Underworld" by Richard HARDING
Davis. m the Wheeling Sunday News
a thrilling story Of the Becker case
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The Mount Holyoke College autbori-
Ties hsyye gathered 1000 bushels OF
apples from their own premises for use
In the college.
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AUTO BRIEFS

The Ohio Valley Automobile A.so.
citation al IT. regular semi-monthGy
meeting Thursday night. appointed a
COMMITTEES TO begin work al once in
naving the National Road through
FULTON put In better condition. es-
pecially the cutters and sides OF tie
thoroushfare. which are In bac eonoi-
ton.
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All the fve 1916 model Maxwell cars
placed on exhibition at the CAPITOL
Car Company this week are 25-horse-
power machines. and beauties.
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+. G. Patterson's record OF IS hours
and ~ minutes from CHICAGO TO NcAy
YORK In the Packard brings out the
tact that the former record OF 80 hours
ana % minutes set by the Franklin
with a twenty-eight horsepower car
mas stood since August lsOT--sgnt
years.
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wheeling has become unusually
popular this summer as a night stop
over for auto tourists from almost
all parts of the country.
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Secretary Hoblitzell. OF the West
virginia state Automobile Associa-
ton. received a letter OF unusual in
terest TO tourists OF this section from
the National Automobile Chamber OF
commerce Association. giving a de-
soription Of the proper route for short
tours through this section. extending
from wheeling 10 Lake Erie. and also
routes from this community through
the cleveland. Pittsburgh and West
crh Ohio section. pointing out the di-
versified scenery and historical points
The letter. with an excellent unto
date road map. will be published in
this section next Saturday. and should
be cut out by all tourists.
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About the busiest place in the city
this week was the Auto Sales com
pany men At their new and large
headquarters. Nos. . II Fourteenth
street The company handles te
overland car. They have their new
models In The Overland is one or
the best cars on the market. and moth
ing l. more convincing that such -
true than the fact that when one pur-
chases an Overland. the next auto
bought is-an Overland.
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"A word 10 the wise IL suricient. %
Ar. Autoist and Motorcyclist see that
you have the proper lights on your
machines. The authorities are watch
ing you