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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
Jane Elizabeth Long Breaks All
Previous Records in VOTING
and Leads Race.
THE TIME TOWN is SHORT.
Pay Your Subscription and
Help Your Fayorite Baby
Win Gold Prize.
. 90. 8. I. 8. . {. d.1.t4+++A
JANE ELIZABETH LONG
Is sQueen' Of Campaign.

Ten more days and the Clarksburg
Telegram's Shower of Gold for Babies
campaign will be over. Parents Of
each and every baby should bear in
mind now is the best time to secure
subscriptions and votes. See every
prospect this week and turn in every
subscription you can. De not let any
one escape.
II you are one whose baby's picture
has not appeared in the Telegram's
honor gallery, see that 1t appears at
the earliest possible time. Send us
your baby's photo. Do 1t now.
Manage Your Baby's Campaign.
In any competition, especially in a
campaign OF this kind, you will do
better to attend strictly to your own
affairs and not worry about your.
rival.
Candidates in this great race should
never mind what the other one is do.
ing, but keep right on hustling and
when the race is ended be one. Of the
proud and happy winners OF some
magnificent prize.
Do not spend your time trying to
find out how many votes your competi-
tor has received.
Say to yourself, now the time is
short, and I'cannot AFFORD to throw It
away. but will spend every minute
that is possible looking after subscrip-
lions for that is the only way to sue
cess In this campaign. In other words,
spend your time getting Subscriptions
and make your baby winner Of q big
gold prize
The hardest fight Of the entire cam
paign will take place in this period,
and none appreciate this fact better
than the parents OF the babies who are
determined to carry of the splendid
prizes Success requires the exercise
OF a certain amount Of energy. The
parents who have the wit to properly
weigh the Importance Of the oppor-
tunities which are overlooked by their
apperhenGive brothers and Sisters, are
pretty sure to be leaders at the end.
Another Big Vote Is Cast.
Jane Elizabeth Long is the Little
Queen OF the Gold Shower campaign
today. She cast the heaviest vote thus
far. She broke ell previous records
for voting in this campaign. She has
261 ,220 votes to her credit. Some vot-
ing for one day. eh? A big vote was
cast all the way down the entire list
of candidates and many big changes
were made. Refer to the standing
elsewhere in this publication and note
the relative positions.
II you have. a baby friend III the
campaign and have not given your sub
scription. now is the time he will ap-
preciate IT for this is the period when
support If given, will spell success for
the baby. And you want to see your
favorite win. don't you? Now is the
time to assist by paying your subscrip-
tion in his favor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
ONLY Ten DAYS MORE OF
GOLD SHOWER CAMP Align
GARRANzA TALKS
He is Informed That the
United States Has Recog-
nized Him.
Is1 Assoe,A-so ,.tsn

fsf A9eoeiAYGo ehGsr
GOMEZ PALACIO, Coahuila, Mexi-
co, Oct. 20.-First Chief venustiano
Carranza. touring northern Mexican
states was informed here today of his
formal recognition as executive Of the
de facto government in Mexico. In 6
telegram from Eliseo Arredondo, his
confidential agent in Washington. AS
to what title he would be recognized
under the first chief said he did not
know.
81 presume" he said. that the IT,
tie Of In charge of the executive pow
er Of the republic that have been
using will be the one used. However.
I do not wish to b approved as presi-
dent Of the republic because so many
men have been named as president
when they were not warranted in as
Stunning tn title"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
DIRECTORS lose
legal Battle at the Outset Of
the Introduction Of Evil
dence at Their Trial.

NEW YORK. Oct. 20.-Attorneys
for the defense in the trial Of the
eleven directors Of the New York.
New Haven and Hartford railroad.
under the Sherman anti-trust law
lost legal battle at the outset OF
the Introduction Of the governments
first evidence in the case today.
They set up the statute OF Limitation
against the consideration Of evidence
having to do with acts committed
prior to 1912 until acts committed
within the subsequent three.year
period were first placed before the
jury.
Judge Hunt. after the attorneys
had fought for more than an hour
to persuade him of the merits Of
their contentious. ruled against
them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
STATE BOARD
Delegates Hear an Address by
Judge Mason on 1.-THE
Virginia Debt.

FA1RMoNT, Oct. 2O.-The eleventh
annual convention OF the West Virginia
Board OF Trade continues here with
200 delegates from all parts OF the
state present. President Louis Ben
nett, of Weston, is presiding. Mayor
Bowen delivered the address Of wel-
come and John ]. cornwell, Of ROM
ney, responded.
Vice Chairman Edward n. Hurley
and William ]. Harrison. of washing
ton, discussed the work of the feder-
al trade commission. The delegates
took an automobile ride through the
city and attended banquet given in
their honor last night. John w. Mas
on, Of Fairmont, addressed the cons
yention today on the subject THE ylr-
GINA Debt"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
MOONSHINERS SAY
THEY ARE Gull "
Several Of the Accused Men
Confess and They Are to Be
Sentenced Thursday.
nv Ana IAYro eerss,

FORT SMITH. Ark, Oct. 20
Seven men on trial charged with
conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment in the manufacture of moon
shine whiskey pleaded guilty in the
United States court here today. Sen
tence will be passed tomorrow. The
case against Fred Bowels, Of Fort
Smith, the eighth defendant, was
dismissed. The cases against the
defendants went to trial yesterday
and their action today was sur
prise.
The defendants brought to trial In
connection with the so-called Moon
shine" conspiracy number over a
score-seven Of them officials or for
mer officials Of the United States
revenue service. They were indicted
by the federal grand jury last June.
The government authorities pre-
dict that out Of the cases may grow a
gigantic prosecution of many other
men who, 1t Is alleged, have swindled
the government OF the United States
out Of between $4,000. 900 and $15.-
100000 during the last ten years.
The alleged head of the conspira-
cy is John L. Casper, an officer Of
the Rush Distilling Company. Of
Kansas City. who with Guy L. Hart
man. OF Kansas City, James G.
Brewbaker, Of Kansas City, and
others are charged with maintaining
an Illicit distillery at Fort Smith
and with shipping thousands OF gal
Ions Of spurious whiskey. manufac-
tured at the plant, to the dlstilling
company.
The six revenue officers are named
with other defendants in a blanket
indictment for conspiracy and one
OF them, Knox Booth, is accused OF
accepting brides from Casper and
Hartman. Booth was formerly su-
perintendent Of the Tennessee reve-
nue. division and was removed from
oftice after the issue OF the warrant
for his arrest. Government officers
say he confessed and gave valuable
information as to the working Of the
alleged conspiracy.
were:
James Surber, Atlanta. Ca. former
superintendent Of the Georgia reve-
nue. division; resigned shortly be-
fore his Indictment.
Thomas c. Mccoy. Asheville. N. C..
former revenue agent; resigned from
service five years ago.
s. L. Williams, Winston Salem. n.
C.. former revenue agent; resigned
several years ago and became asso-
ciated with Casper, in the distilling
business.
j. Henry Brown, Harrison. Ark.
former government guager: still in
government service when arrested.
Newton G. Spradling. Aurora, Mo-,
former guager; resigned when ar
rested.
Others indicted were:
John Farrabee, George Hartman.
and Charles Brewbaker. of Kansas
City; John Coffeys Fred Bowles and
]. NJ. Thomas. Of Fort Smith: James
L. Smith. Atlanta. Ca: j. w. Geider.
Of Arkansas. not In service when In
dicted; Henry Cummings. Wheeling.
-----S--..- 49, 49,
CONTINUED ON mage Al
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
LARGE a MOUNT or
LIQUOR rs TAKEN
Deputies Arrest Five Men at
Station with $50 Pints in
Their Possession.

George Allen, George Jackson and
George Miller, all colored, and Ed
ward Duffy and Lloyd Dun. who were
arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio
station Tuesday night by deputy shar-
ms on charges OF violating the pro-
hibition law were released from Gus
tody Wednesday afternoon by Magis-
trate Jackson v. Carter under bond
to appear in day or two for a hear
ing or trial. James Beckwith, col.
ored, and L. Armor, who were held
as witnesses were also released under
bond. Aubrey Duff and Emanuel
Hardy, colored, who were arrested on
the same charge at the same time are
In the county Jail, being unable to fur
nish bond. John Hinton, who 10 being
held as witness, is also In jail.
Allen, Duffy, Miller and Jackson
were arrested shortly after the ar
rival Of the Pittsburg train at the
local station Tuesday night. When
search was made at the sheriff's Of
fice 207 pints Of liquor were found
in their possession. Jackson. VINO
runs a taxi, is charged with moving
intoxicating drinks from one place
In the county to another for another
person.
The first raid being so successful,
the deputies returned to the station
and waited for train No. this
morning, when they arrested Lloyd
Duff, Emmanuel Hardy and Jonn
Hinton who were taken to the sher-
ITS office and 243 pints of liquor
was taken from them. Hardy Is a
taxi driver and he will be tried on
the same charge as Jackson.
Deputies Laco Wolfe and John
Siers assisted by W. o. Carter made
all the arrests.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
HEART DISEASE
Causes Death of Benjamin Pos
tleWait, Well Known Glass
Worker.

Benjamin Postlewait, aged Al
years, a glassworker, OF Fowler ave-
nue., Union Heights No. I, died AZ
his home there at 10 o'clock Tues
day night after an illness Of heart
disease.
Surviving relatives are his widow,
Mrs. Oma S. Postelwait, four small
children at home, and Walter and
Ezra Postelwait, of the city, and
William Postelwait. of Parkersburg.
brothers.
The funeral services will be held at
Q o'clock Friday afternoon at the Pos
tlewait home. The Rev. D. w. Cum
Iningham will have charge OF the SER
vices and the burial will be in the Mt.
Zion cemetery.
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sanA,aae,Arrn ..,..,

LONDON, Oct. ,20-Latest reports
from the near East indicate that
Serbia in in deadly danger Of being
overwhelmed. by the armies Of its
neighbor. No less than eight Bull
garian forces have crossed into
Serbian territory.
The Austro-German forces are adj
vancing slowly but steadily. their
latest claim being that junction
has been effected to the east OF
Semendria. The railroad between
Nish and Saloniki has been cut by
the Bulgarians sweeping over the
frontier in superior numbers. No
news has been received of the move
ment Of the Anglo-French army al
though 1t is known to have been in
action as the arrival of the French
wounded at Saloniki has been re-
ported.
Italy May Enter.
1taly's declaration OF war against
bulgaria increases the hopes Of its
allies that it will join in the Balkan
campaign but what form Its assist
ance will take has not been indicated
definitely. Russia, the first Of the
allied powers to present an ultima
tum to Bulgaria. now finds itself
alone In not having issued formal
declaration OF war against Its for
mer protege.
Along the eastern front activity
Is confined to the two tips OF the
long battle line. The Germans are
pressing their offensive in the nortn-
ern area near Riga, while General
Ivanoff claims several success for his
Russian army in Galicia.
Germans ReenfoN:ed.
Reports from the Entente Allies
on the western front indicate that
the Germans have been reinforced
heavily and are showing a dispose
ton to resume the offensive. Field
Marshal French announces the com
Elete repulse north OF Loose Of Ger
mans who made an attack after
heavy artillery preparation. Paris
reports that east OF Rheims the
Germans made fierce attack on a
large scale. but were thrown back
after occupying several French
The illness of Premier AsQuith has
brought a lull in political activity
and the crisis which many persons
expected would develop in the cabi-
ret this week is hardly likely to oc-
cur until the premier. is able to APP
pear in the House OF Commons. At
that time Sir Edward Carson may
give a public explanation OF his res
ignatton OF the attorney generalship.
British submarines. now reported
to have been reinforced by Russian
craft, continue to inflict severe
losses on German shipping in the
Baltic. A Copenhagen newspaper
says that eight German steamships
have been prey OF the submarines
since Monday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
BOMBARDED
With More Questions Are Cab
met Ministers in the House
about the War.

LONDON, Oct. 20.-Cabinet miuis-
ters again were bombarded with more
questions in the House Of Commons
today. but for the most part they
managed to escape an intended front
al attack. The replies developed that
the officer who commanded tho land-
ing Of British troops at Suvla bay on
the Gallipoli peninsula has been
ahelved, aud that he holds no com
mand In the army at present, but Har-
old ]. Tenant, parliamentary under
secretary for war. declined to give
further information on the ground
that It would be against public inter.
est. = q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
ULGARIANs GATHERING
ON THE GREEK FRONTIER

PARIS. Oct. 2O.-The saloniki
correspondent Of the Havas Agency
in a despatch under Tuesdays date
says:
French troops having received or.
ders not to pass the Bulgarian from.
tier, Strumitsa has not been occupie.
by the allies. The Bulgarians an
concentrating troops in haste in Dod-
ruja, supposedly because Roumania
appears to be leaning more towards
The Entente. At the same time, three
Adivisions of Bulgarian troops are be-
ling concentrated on the Greek frop-
gier. The entire Bulgarian coast e.
the Aegean sea he's been evacuated
by the civilian population and the al.
thorities.n
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
ALLIES MARKING TIME
IN BALKAN AFFAIRS

sALoNIkI. Oct. 20.-The En-
tente allies are marking time pend
ing concentration here of a sum
cient number Of troops for the oper-
ations in the Balkans. A large
French force is on the way to Salon
Xxi. French forces have succeed
ed thus far in protecting the lower
end OF the Nis7i-Sa.:c......a -!a-sy.
The capital Of Serbia has been
transferred from Nish to Urizrend
in western Serbits. close, to the Al
bantam frontier. The banks and
most OF the legations are being re-
moved to Prizrend.
The Austro-German expedition Is
composed of mixed forces of about
twelve divisions. The Austrians have
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20

advanced well up the Morava valley
and are endeaoring to effect juno
tion with the Bulgarians, who are
making an attack north of the Nish-
Zajecar sector.
Army officers here believe the CON
sbined armies when junction has
been effected will not be satisfd with
opening route across northeastern
Serbia, but will attack Nish.
Another serious attack also is UNI
der way by the Bulgarians with Us
kup as It's objective. It is admitted
that this force already has occupied
Istip.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
MRS. HODGES DEAD
At Her Home in City of Buck
harmon at the Age Of
Ninety Years.

Or. Thomas E. Hodges. postnias!
ter at Morgantown, was In the city
Tuesday afternoon enroute to Lor.
entz, Upshur county, to attend the
funeral of his mother. Mrs. John
3. Hodges, who died Monday. The
obsequies will be held Wednesday.
Mrs. Hodges. 80 years of age.
died simply from the effects of
longevity. She was the mother OF,
thirteen children. Mrs. Hodges,ss
name before marriage was Melissa
Humphreys. She was connected -
rectly with the prominent Thurston
family, Of Albemarle county, Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
STILL SEARCHING
Are United States Soldiers for
Mexicans Who Wrecked
and Robbed Train.
tsY ASSOCIATED psrss,

BROWNSVILLE, Oct. 2O.-Posses Of
civilians and about 1000 United States
soldiers today continued to patrol the
border and search for Mexicans sus-
epcted of taking part In the wrecking
and robbing Of St Louis, Brownsville
and Mexico train.
The killing OF ten Mexicans cap
tured by posses yesterday failed to
allay apprehension OF further trouble
as none of the posses claim to have
captured any of the bandit leaders.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
ANOTHER CAMPAIGN.
~ AssoetArrn parss,

LONDON, Oct. 20.-Reports from
Frankfort say the central powers
have decided to undertake still an
other campaign, this time against
Montenegro. According to the re-
port 10000 Austrian and German IN
fantrymen with artillery have arrived
from Gaiicias in Bosnia. about sixty
miles north Of the Montenegrin bor-
der.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
REVIVAL CONTINUES.

The meetings at the colored Trim;
tty Methodist Episcopal church arc
well attended, even though tho
weather is inclement. Success
seems sure for at each service there
has been a confession. Last evening
there were one conversion anS sNa
seekers. The meeting IS indeec
rengthening in every way. DR..
Withrow is still preaching strong
and popular sermons and they are
being heard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
10 MEETINGS.

On account of farmers, meeting
next Saturday at Johnstown and an
agricultural show at shinnston, ,Oc4o-
Der 30, and the county corn show NO
vember s, the regular Saturday meet
ings which have been held at the court
house every Saturday since the first
of May will be suspended until Satur-
day, November 10, 50, reports County
Agent w. d. linn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
HOLMES CHAR.
Is Accepted by Roberts Who Resigns
from Mine Bureau.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-James
g. Roberts. mining engineer, or the
bureau of mines. and In charge of
rescue work in the western field, has
resigned to accept the Joseph A.,
Holmes professorship of safety and
efficiency engineering in the Colora-
do School OF Mines This chair il
memorial to the late DR.. Joseph A.
Holmes. nrst direct Of the bureau.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
WILSON LOSES
Presidents Own State Decides
against Him on the Woman
Suffrage Question.

tnx A1noeiArEp PRESS,
TRENTON. Oct. 20.-Retdrns to-
day on the state election yesterday
indicate that the proposed amend
ment to the state constitution. grant
ing suffrage to women was defeat
ed by majority Of more than 50,-
900. Returns from 1878 out Of l.
s91 election districts give vote of
133,657 for and 1s7,s49 against the
amendment.
Ocean county, which returned a
majority of 800 in favor Of the
amendment, apparently was the only
county carried by the suffrage work
ers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
LAWYERS | !: BUSY
With the Financial Affairs of
Josiahv. Thompson, Bank
er and Coal Operator.

UNIONTOWN. Pa. Oct. 20.--A
meeting OF the Fayette County Bar
Association will be held tonight, at
which the financial affairs of Josiah
". Thompson, banker and coal
operator, will be discussed. An exc
'cutive session was held this morn
ing but adjournment was taken SO
that counsel for out Of town credi-
tors might attend. Members of the
association have agreed not to ME
any suits against Thompson today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
EMBARGO ON ARMS
At Last by the President Ex-
cept as to the Govern
ment of Carranza.
tsY Asseelarte ess.s,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Presi-
dent Wilson today declared an EN-.
barge on the shipment of arms and
ammunition to Mexico.
President Wilson signed supple
mentary orNer, however, which ex-
empts General Carranza's government
from the embargo and permits NUM-
lions to go through TO him unham-
pered. The prohibition applies to the
factions opposed to the government.
which the United States, has recog-
nized.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
UXDRReORs OPERATION.

Mrs. Myrtle Graves. wife Of a. o.:
Graves, OF Seventh street. Northyiew.
underwent surgical operation we'd!
nesday morning at St Mary,s hospital
Il proved to be successful and her
condition i excellent her many;
friends viii be clad to know. 4 -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
USDER ARREsT.
or .sseel.1ro ,,tsn

PARTS. Oct. 20.-A despatch re-
ceiyed here Wednesday says the for
mer Roumanian minister OF justice,
Michael Cantacuzene has been ar
rested at Salzburg, Austria. while en-
route back to Roumania. The reason
given for his arrest is that he carried
q letter to the leader of the conserva-
tive party in Roumania.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
FUSS OVER DOG
Results in Arrest Of Columbia Mines
Woman under a Peace Warrnr,.

Resulting from a squabble over a
dog, Mary scotchic. of Columbia
Mines, was arrested Wednesday I'M
der a peace warrant issued from Mag
istrate R. Edward iKidd's court at
the instance Of George Joranco. a
neighbor, and was required to APP
pear later for trial. Joranco al
legged that the woman hit him over
the head with a piece Of wire cable
and threatened to harm him further.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
COMEEY DEAD
Well Known Newspaper Writer
for Associated Press win
Write No More.
ssY As.lee,Arrp ..r.,,

COLUMBUS, Oct 20.-An illness
covering more than year past cui-
minated in the death here Wednesday
OF Guy Comely. a widely known news
paper writer. He was an authority on
news. and for many years
was In charge OF the Wall Street bu-
reau OF the Associated Press. Prior to
that he had been member OF the
stan OF the association.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
STRIKE
AT the General Electric Com.
pany's Plant at Schenecta-
dy, N. Y, Unbroken.
tsY AsseelArte rara.,

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Oct. 20.
The ranks OF the strikers at the
local plant Of the General Electric
Company remained virtually un-
broken today in spite of the fact
that company officials had announc-
ed that employees who did not re-
turn to their places this morning
would sever all connections with the
company.
While there was considerable dis
order there was no violence.
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SYNOD BEGINS.
~ AsseeIATee eRtss,

sX AsseeiArto fRESn
CHARLES TOWN. Oct. 2o.-The
one hundred and twenty-eighth an
nual session of the Presbyterian sy-
nod of Virginia opened here today with
200 delegates present. The synod
comprises a portion of West Virginia,
Maryland, most Of Virginia, and the
District OF Columbia and includes the
church which President Wilson at
tends in Washington.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20

LONDON, Oct. .20-Latest reports
from the near East indicate that
Serbia in in deadly danger Of being
overwhelmed. by the armies of its
neighbor. No less than eight Bull
garian forces have crossed into
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
carson TELLS why.

,sv Assoe,s,ss rsrss1
LONDON, Oct. 20.-Sir Edward
Carson announced in the house OF
commons today that his resigna-
ton from the attorney generalship
was due to divergence of views In 7
regard to near eastern affairs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
IHE WEATHER

Fair and cooler tonight and Thm
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-20
While Austro- German Forces
Are Advancing Slowly but
Steadily in near East.
Big RAILROAD is CUT.
Germans Are Reinforced on
Western Front and Are Re-
suming the Offensive.

BERLIN, oct. 2O.-Capture by
Bulgarians of 1000 prisoners and
twelve cannon in Serbia was an
nounced today by the German war Of
flee.
The report also states that Bull
garian troops have captured Sultan
Tepe.
Austrian troops have made fur
ther advance on Shabatz on che Save.
west of Belgrade. The Serbians have
been thrown back south ofLucica and
Bozeyac.