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The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

Mrs. David NJ Whitney gave the
ater party Monday evening, in the
Garrick, for Miss Catherine Andrus
and DR. Frank j. III, Sladen, whose
marriage will take place Saturday
Jan. Q.
The Fresh Air society OF the United
Jewish Charities, will give a card
party Wednesday afternoon, in the
Federation club house. Second and
liancock-aves.
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Detroit Association for the Aid OF
Sick and Crippled Children. will meet
Friday afternoon, Jan. 3, in the Hotel
Cadillac. The association will give a
bridge tournament in the Century
auditorium, Monday afternoon, Feb.
| l, for which tickets may be had and
tables reserved through Mrs William
Campbell, president OF the associa.
tion, and Mrs. e. L. Severy.
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Mrs. David G. Whitney will give a
dinner6ance Wednesday evening, in
her home in Crosse Pointe, for her
niece Miss Catherine Andrus. Tues
day evening, Miss Elizabeth Bull War
rem will be hostess at dinner and
theater party for Miss Andrus, a bride
to-be OF the week.
The marriage OF Miss Helen Arms
man. OF Toledo. 10 Guy Stevens Green,
lof Detroit, Will take place, Monday,
Jan. IL. In the home OF the brides
parents In Toledo. After Feb. |, the
young couple will be at home in the
Pasadena. Mr.. Green is a nephew OF
~ hfe off
o
Miss Margaret Fay Whittemore,
treasurer OF the Equal Suffrage league
or Wayne county is in Washington,
where she will be one OF the delega-
tion OF suffragists 70 call upon Presi
dent Wilson. to urge the enactment Of
a proposed amendment TO the federal
constitution extending the franchise
to women of the United States.
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The Irish operetta, Irish Love-"
was delightfully."- presented Monday
evening, in Columbus temple, under
the Husplces Of the Catholic Settle
ment association. Cecil Tanning, the
well known New York baritone, as
sisted by Miss Greta Torpadie, so
prano, and II B. Turpin, pianist, pre-
sented the charming folk songs and
ballads of old Ireland, on a stage set
to represent peasants cottage and a
garden. Informal dancing for the aud
ience folIou ed
o.
The Business league of the Y. w.
c. A, composed OF young women en-
ployed in offices and stores, will have
new years party Wednesday even
ing, in the association parlors begin
ming at 1880 o'clock. An attractive
program Of music and games has been
arranged. The association council,
| composed of the official family" of
the local association, will resume its
regular meetings, Thursday evening,
In the association pariors, at $50
O'Clock.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
Another Manager
Who Guessed WRONG

When the role of managers who
have failed to recognize genius is
called. Frank Bancroft. who manages
world tours for baseball transformers
nowadays, is fully entitled to have his
name mentioned in stentorian tones.
Bancroft was MANAGING indianapolis
In 1889, and II was with the Hoosiers
that year that Amos Rusie, destined
10 De the greatest pitchers OF them all.
made bis debut. Ruse pitched his
.irst game against Cleveland and did
SO poorly that Bancroft sent him
home the same night John T. Brush.
the cwnCr OF the indianapolis club.
believed in the recruit. however. and
kept him at work How Amos iusti.
lied that confidence, until dissipation
ruined lis career. is an important
chapter in baseball history.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
Announcement Extraordinary.

We announce with pride that we
will. In future issue, select an all
American Glee club from the various
clubs now touring the country.
Connie Mack is now 50 years old,
&c OF which he has added since Oct 3.
Those all American all National
stars are back from Hawaii-and
some time II may occur to someone
10 ask them how the games came
out. Not that anyone is interested
but just TO be polite.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
MORAL WAVE PUTS BAN
ON GIRLS BLOOMERS

GRANVILLE, H., Jan. 5.--A moral
wave has struck GRANVILLE, and as a
result the girls in the high school
basketball team no longer year
bloomers; but make the baskets" in
full skirts
The school board has notified the
girls that they cannot use the name
OF their school in their games SO long
as they wear bloomers. The girls
must wear long skirts with waists to
match.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
BIG COTTON COMPANY
GOES BANKRUPT

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The American
Round Bale Press company, which
owns cotton plantations throughout
the south, today filed petition in vol.
untary bankruptcy here.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

Judge little. OF FIT. Smith, Ark, re
marks: "Human life in America Is
cheaper than that or hogs"
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

Mrs. c. n. Keyes. dead in Oakland
Cal. was descendant of William
Penn.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

Erie. Pa. is the winter berth Of the
Wolverine. oldest ironclad on the
lakes.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

Wilmington Del. last summer laid
62 900 square Yards OF paving
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-22
PERSONAL.

E. B. Stewart of Leyden, Mass, is
Valley fair visitor.
Henry Auchincloss of California is i
registered at the Brooks House.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Guthrie of New
London, Conn, are Valley fair visitors.
Bradford Metty Of Hartford. Conn,
IS visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ?. Rate sew
eral days
Mrs. II. II. Sheppy is assisting Miss
S. Hanrahan in the Speciality shop dur
ing the fair.
Mrs. George LaMountain Of Norwich,
Conn, is visiting Miss Helena Rate
through the week.
Mr. aud Mrs Frank Allen of Hat
field, Mass are visiting his mother,
Mrs. Maria Allen.
DIR. and Mrs. Dean c. Bangs Of New
Milford. Conn. are guests Of AE. and
Mrs. Robert Wheeler.
Mrs. Robert II. Sargent Of Grafton
! Mass, Is in town to attend The fuEcra.
! Oh Frank \. Sargent
Harry 3, white Of PlaiuGcld, n. j.,
/ IS visiting his mother. Mrs. Jennie NJ.
White OF Putnev read.
Miss Nina Deverns. who had spent
! the summer Al Lcnox. Mass. is I guest
o. Nj. and Mrs. Frederick Uoibrooz.
Miss Harriet Emerson left this
morning for Elmira, n. y, to enter
upon her junior year at EImira col
lego.
Miss Ruth Rogers OF Springfield
Mass. formerly CT BrattIeboro, Is
spending few days il town with
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-22
Nation7l League.

National League Games Today.
Rrooklvn at PittsIurg.
New York at Chicnao.
Only two games scheduled
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Switzer spent
Wednesday in Brattleboro.
II. T. Lawrence Is visiting in Farley,
Macs. and 1T the Brattleboro fair.
Mrs Bertha Boyden has gone to New
London, where she will spend the win
ter with her sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott L. Williams and
two children Of Gardner, Mass, and
his mother, Mrs. Mary Williams Of
Bennington. \. H., were guests Of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Q. Kimban Saturday.
There are $4,000 in the soldiers
homes supported hy the government
This is independent of the state hoE'ca.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05
FIGURES
: - Z ~ Z
Published by Big German
Electrical Company Shows
Effects of the War.

Ccorrespondence OF Associated Presso2
BERLIN, Aug. 5-The famous
pany which next to Krupps is the
empires largest industrial under
taking, has published some figures
showing the effects Of war on It's
business. OF its huge stan, 20,5O0s
have been called to the co1ors, and
$50 Of these have been killed, while
400 have received the iron Cross.
The company has thus far paid $1.-
|250,OOO in war benefits to depend
ants of it's employees. ts war orders
have been SO large that it has ST.
100000 more In the bank than 9
year ago, its present balance reach
ing nearly $21,000,00O. The COM
pany has invested $2.250,000 in the
German war loan. and 100000 IN
the Austrian loan. There are just as
many orders on the company's books
as year ago, although It's entire
foreign business has stopped.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05
Gg|l|gR|
Foundation Build r IS to Be
Tried at Court Martial
10 france

<(Coxre3porsdence Of "a oc5Sked lsFee.s1ss
PARIS. Aug. he c0urt martial
OF the dfteenth military region OF
France win soon try Hermann HO-
chels of Hambur director OF the
Union Sulphur Company. for epton-
age In France. It is the frst case
In which the public has been FUR
nishad with precise details Of the AZ
legged German military preparations
In France before the
Hochel, who win be tried by de-
fault, having left France fourteen
days before Germany declared war,
ischarged with having built concSoto
gun foundations In his works tn
France, and with aytng constructed
along an important line Of railroad,
Installations destined TO facilitate an
audacious coupe by enemies OF
France. This. 1t is said. was pre-
vented by the minute precautions
taken by the French military author
files as soon as the mobilfzatfcn was
fofreseen
Hochel is also charged with hay-
ing Intrigued to prevent the fmporta-
tion OF sulphur into France from
Louisiana and Sicily In order to ham
per the production Of ammunition py
French arsenals.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05
ICE CREAM FESTIVAL.

An ce cream festival Is to be held
Friday evening at the Methodist
protestant church at New Fair
Grounds. The committee on arrange
.ments extens q cordial invitation to
the general public to attend and have
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05
lE,nr 4 snrainad Ankle.

II you VIII get bottle Of Chamber
Ilain's Eminent and observe the direc-
tons given Herewith faithfully. you
Will recover in much less time than Is
usually required. Obtainable every
Observation-Disclosures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05
has Many Factories.

.sKoyno has shared In the expan-
sion caused by the demands Of the
present generation OF Russians for q
home industry OF SUFFICIENT develop
ment to hasten the supply Of the
young nation with the material ele-
ments of modern civilization. 1t has
developed several important metal
Industries. and has large factories
producing nails. wire, barbed wire
and machines It has also developed
a Iarpe commission business, and
was an important entrepot for tim
Der, cereals, fax. -four. spirits, hsh:
coal and building stone, products OF
trade between western Russia and
Prussia. It has population Of
about 5000. Kovno was founded
in the eleventh century, and be-
tween 1884 and a 90. It was q pos
session of the Tautonic knights"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-05
'KOVNO A GIT
OF |ND:||U|ST RES
Int is a Fortress of the First
Class Much Strengthened
in Recent Years.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.Kovno.
the key to the railway system of
northwestern Russia, behind which
the Germans are endeavortng to
strike the great interior lines. is de-
scrtbed as follows in primer on war
geography by the National Geogra-
phic Society:
.eKovno is the central fortress in
the Russian northwestern chain OF
frontier strongholds. It stands at
the confluence Of the Niemen and
the DIVA rivers. east OF central East
Prussia. Petrograd lies $50 miles
by railroad to the northwest while
behind Koyno, and between this for
tress and .Petrograd, the RUSSIAN
plain is strewn as thick with lakes
as fallow meadow lands with July
and August daisies. Mitau. Kovno.
Grodno and Lemburg lie nearly N
the same line. north and south. ana
Kovno forms the northern term1na-
ton Of the line of the Bug to which
the Russians may retreat, and OF
which Bregt Lftoysk forms the CEN
trail fortress.
"The railway from Eydtkuhnen.
East Prussia, to Wilma runs through
Koyno. and at its terminus. joins
the trunk line between Warsaw and
PetroRrad, which the Germans are
endeayoring to sever. Kovno Is q
fortress Of the first class. and has
been considerably strengthened in
recent years. 1t main defense con-
sists Of a girdle Of eleven forts, sur
rounding the town In an arc with
radius Of about two and one-hatf
miles. The fork of the river juno
sflon is an important feature OF the
l.city,s strength. Here. 1t is guarded
BY three forts In the direction OF
wilma, one Of which commands the
wilma bridge. The fortress is fifty
ave miles from the East Prussian
border.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11

from Indiana where he attended the
national meeting of the medical sec.
ton of the American Life Insurance
association.
h evangelistiC campaign IN The
city is attracting the attention Of
the city in a marked degrees. The
tabernacle, whose seating capacity is
approximately 5000, is usually well
filed, quite Frequently TO ovsrfiowine.
At the meeting Of the local bar as
ISOLATION Monday evening, the follow
ing officers Were chosen for the fol,
lowing year.: President, w. S. Glass.
vice president, Geo. w. Case; secre-
tary-treasurer, P. F, Gault. Commit
tees were alo appointed to prepare
for the state bar association which
meets in this city in September,
Perry Loucks, in the twin cities
yesterday, sent word that he had sue
ceeded In securing the consent of
John II. Rich, chairman of the federal
bank reserve board, to deliver an adj
dress before the state bar association
which meets In this city in Septem-
Der.
Friends of Mr., John Morey, secre-
tary OF the local Merchants Associa-
ton. will extend their heartfelt sym
pathy overIthe death of Mr.. Morey's
father John Morey, ST., who passed
away last week following a lingering
illness Of nearly two years duration.
The remains we're taken to the old
home in Illinois for interment.
Many WATERFOWL friends will pleas
antly remember Mrs. r. Hume, moth
.er of Mrs. f. Bacon, who resided in
Watertown some years ago but who
removed to Grand Forks, N. D., and
they will be panied to learn Of her
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11

There will be universal rejoicing
among the better farming movement
people to learn that Agent A. w.
Palm will remain in his present posi-
ton at the head of the department in.
Uodington county, Mr.. Palm had
planned to resume farming operations
on his OWN behalf on his ranch near
Lake Norden, but circumstances have
SO shaped themselves recently that
he was enabled to continue In his
present position.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11

death, which occurred recently. Mr..
Bacon, while residing in this city,
was the manager of the Orpheum,
now the Idle Hour.
The pheasant question is attracting
considerable attention throughout the
state, and Watertown perhaps leads
in the matter of propagation. Mr..
Bramble has recently received a ship
ment from Oregon which makes a
material addition to his already large
As soon as the warm weather
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11

The Woman's Federation OF clubs
in the city will meet at the public
library ON March 20.
Banker Geo. X. Burt of South Shore
was in the city a few days since, at
tending to business matters.
Mrs. l.. r. Morris is in the twin
cities, making a brief visit with
friends.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11

Mrs. r. @. Wood visited friends in
the city of Huron last week, return
ing home on Friday.
Why not let Ellis do your light
draying? He's reliable. Phone 22S9,
ADV. 37tf
Miss Nellie Pope spent a portion
of last week visiting with friends at
Estelline.
Mrs. Anna Larson Petit has re-
turned from a purchasing tour in Chi
cage and elsewhere.
J. A. Rafferty, and family, of Miller,
S. d., have removed to this city to
make their future home.
The brokerage firm of Simms &
Tabor, OF Minneapolis, has located in
this city with Office rooms in the
Granite block.
Attorney John B. Hanten has re-
turned from a professional trip over
portions Of the southern part OF the
state.
George Stewart npent overnight last
Friday in WatertoWn where he was
in attendance at the Odd Fellows eli
campment.-Clark Courier.
Local bankers are preparing for the
meeting of the third section of the
state association, which will take
place in WatHrtown April q.
For sale-Ford runabout, 1914
1 y,nnIaI IN fyrNl A,rr Itfip,, ~ f,,111y. u f,,,f,,
ped inquire at Martell & Wilcox
garage. 39tf
Wright Tarbell, who has been hold
ing down a position as clerk at Pierre
during the legislative session, has re-
turned home.
DR.. Mullen Of Florence, sent in q
hurry call for some antitoxin yester-
day, owing to the breaking out OF q
case or two OF diphtheria in the neigh
boring town.
Mrs. Fitzgerald OF Waterfowl ar
rived yesterday morning in the in
terest OF the Degree OF Honor, OF
which she Is one Of the head officers.
Condo News.
Or. II. III. Freeburg. Top floor OF
aarnite block. Special attention I o
surgical cases Hours 8 to s p. m.
Phones: office, 248o: res. 247s. 16tf
A. 4. Lynner, the National Casualty
representative, IL out on the streets
again, following i couple Of weeks
confinement to his apartments on ac-
count Of sickness.
City election is coming on apace.
Thus far ne candidate has appeared
In opposition to Judge r. A. Country
man. who IS . candidate for re-elecs
ton.
ST. Patrick's Day In the Morning
will be observed by way of o dancing
Marty at the Elks ballroom on the
evening OF March 17-next Wednes-
day.
Attorney VI. S. Liebenstein OF Es-
Itelline, who formerly resided In this
tcity, passed through town the other
evening enroute to Chicago In re-
lsnonse to i telegram announcing the
death d HIS mother,
MRS. IA. s. Fletcher went to New
Ulm, MINI, last week, to spend a
i few days at#the home OF her daaigh-
tier Mrs. II %. Miriam, formerly Miss
Marjorie.
+. q. Olson, Of the 0lson-Lee COM
Ipany. spent q portion Of last week tn
1.-THE city, renewing acquaintance and
looking over business matters with
his associate ii the city.
nv vi Waddell, Of the Dakota Late
tIusnrnnce nompanyss bookkeeping
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11

comes 1t is expected that these beau
tiful birds will be placed in the park,
critical period. 1t is hoped that MI.
Odds will soon be back in old Coding-
ton, better than new.
For Sale-I have one AK H. p. Fair
banks and Morse gas engine. viii
sell for $4,000. Can be seen running
any day in my shop. J.. H. Algard.
27tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-03-11
Local Happenings

Geo. III. Marquis, Lawyer. (Ex-Judge
circuit court.) Heegaard block Off
AR. and Mrs. Il. II. Reyes OF Henry
were In the city the fore part of the
week.
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
NEWToWN

Dr. H. s. Nichols and Mrs. Nichols of New Haven and Mrs. Abbie Mich o1s, who spent. the winter in New Ha,- ven. returned Thursday, for the sum- mer visit at the Nichols homestead on Mount Pleasant
 The property Jointly owned by John Bailey and his children. was not sold at auction this week, as adver- tised A settlement was made whereby John Bailey agrees to buy out the other heirs at the present appraisal of the property and to take sole. possession of the homestead, which will be done as soon as the probate court sanctions the agree ment
 No deeds have been passed trans fering title of the Mary B. Knapp property sold at public auction last Saturday owing to objections made to the transfer by one of the mort gagees who finds that the amount re- alized for the property falls $7oO short of satisfying mortgage claims Nupon the property. Litigation is ex- pected to follow, it is said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
NEW HAVEN CRAFT IS DERELICT OFF
 ATLANTIC COAST
Report Made to Collector McGoverh of Plight of
 The Hugh Kelly.

<Word was received at the local GUS tom house this morning from the De partm ent of Commerce that the Amer lean consul general at Copenhagen, Denmark had sent a, telegram saying that Captain s. B. .Sorensen of the Norwegian steamer, John BIuner, had reported passing at daybreak on May 8, a sailing vessel, named Hugh Kelly of New Haven, which was dismasted and abandoned Collector. of Port Mo Govern was asked to bring the matter to the attention of the owners
 Inquiry at the New Haven custom house disclosed the fact that some so miles east of Cape Hattepas, about II o'clock on Friday night, April 2, the Hugh Kelly was overtaJxen by a hur- ricane, foundered and was dismasted. The weather is described as thick rain.'' The vessel carried no passen-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
RUSSIANS TAKE URUMIAH, PERSIA,
 CAMPAIGN DESIGNED 10 END GENERAL MASSACRE 'OF CITIZENS

1gaz York May B. Of1ctals of the MreahyAArdan Board Of Foreign Mis-
 one welcomed tho news today that fhe way to Uxumsah had at last been Spened Tue city has been bsfeagNFed slnce Jan. %, last, according fo these rspreaan tatives and during that time no foreigner has been able to reach IL. The native messengers. dispatched arom Lruniah by FTesbyt ter1an mis- eioraxzes reached the outside world with stories Of tremendous hardshlps
 stkinAa b5 the population ere These messengers zwere sent back over 1Aeir perilous road to convey to the beleazuered missionaries the tld1ngs that all possible was being done to aid them ,NVhether they succeeded in zeacai1s the city was unknown to of1i- cia1s Of the board today.
 tRepresentations have been made in several instances, it was said, to the slate department at Washington, call ing attention to the plight of the Christians at gJrum1ahs and An1bassa- dor Morkenthau Constantlnopfes the board WasE advised has received assurance that the Christians would be protected.
 Now that Urumiah has fallen into f7ie hands of the Russians, relief will M nessible by expeditions sent from fli e north through the Russian lines.
 Petrograd, May 28-Uruniah. Per- sia, has been occupied by the Rus sians after an engageunent with the Turks in the direction of D1lma.n and Bachkala, according to statement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
BRIDC ARTILLERY CORPS
 TO WORK WITH REGuL AR TROOPS
Litiamen Ordered to Fort Wright For Annual Summer EncampmentE To Practice At Coast Defenses Along side U. S. Soldiers Special Train will Garry Com panies Part Way.

special train about o'clock Thursday morning, June 10.
 This will be strictly a military en- camprnent and implicit orders have been issued to officers and enlisted men against carrying any personal i'm pedimenta or baggage other than that of a military character. The baggage will be limited to the authorized camp equipment, personal equipment and such fire control material as Captain F. c. Dengler, the instructor-inspec- tor, directs No fTicer or enlisted man will be permitted. to carry into camp dress suit cases, valises, trunks or other baggage of 8 non-mi1itary char acter at the government expense or Otherwise. Ii
 Preparations for the encampment have already begun at the local arr mory. Last night the members of the 11th Co. prepared blanket rolls for camp and other companies of the bat ta1ion have been busy during the week getting ready for camp, From now until June 10 the armory will be a busy place as the camp preparations progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28

gers, and the crew, eight in number, including the master, c. M. Gilmore, were taken off by the steamer Rich mond and landed at GeorgetownS s. c. The vessel had sailed from Galveston. Texas, for New York, on March IS, and was loaded with a cargo of 1un- Der valued at $12. .oOo. She carried a deck load, but was not overIaden. Both the vessel and cargo were a. total loss,
 The Hugh Kelley was owned by E. H. Weaver of New Haven and others, and was built at NTi11bridge, Me, in 1892. She was schooner having two decks and three nnasts and was 173 feet long, 3 35 beam and her registered depth was 17.4 feet. Her gross ton mage was 7S2 and her net 698. She had been engaged in coasting trade.