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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Bargain Days Here If You're Looking
 For Fair Buildings

San Francisco, Nov 24.-The beginning of the end of the Pana- ma-Pacific Exposition has been reached, it was announced today by the action of fair officials inviting on all the main exhibit palaces ex- cept the Palace Of Fine Arts and the California building. The Ar kansas building, said to have cost $25, GOO, has been sold for $500.
 The Palace of Fine Arts will be kept open until May 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Ministrino Thinks
 Trolley Hit Him

Peter Ministrino, in St. Vincent's s hospital with a fractured skull. as. the reeult of riding head foremost into a moving trolley car in Crescent avenue
 Monday, believes that he was struck by a ear at Paradise Green, accord ire 70 the statenaen he made Coroner Phelan at the hospital today. The coroner took his statement in accord ance with the new Imminent death act.'s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Ralph Robinson's
 Release Expected

Coroner PheIan probably will exon crate Ralph Robinson from blame in the killing of Nicola Palatiello of 70 Jones avenue who was crushed under a. motor truck driven by Robinson on Thursday morning. All witnesses
 have told practically the same story. Paladello was riding rapidly down Catherine street on a bicycle and a moving trolley car going south in Main street, threw him off under the wheels Of Robinson's truck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
New Carnpafgn on i'm Balkans.

Paris, Nov. 24-Reports are in cfri culatfon in Greece that Great Britain and France are preparing for import ant new efforts in the Balkans. The SaloniIki correspondent of the Petit Journal says he has learned from a member of the Serbian government that Premier Asquith of Great Brit ain gent a telegram on Monday to the Serbian government giving firm as- surance that Great Britain and France win carry through the expedition. MT Asquith is quoted as having said:
 T can assure you France and Eng land are prpearing surprises in the TaIkans. Ton will shortly have corr roboration thereof g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24

New York Nov. 24-How the Hamburg-American m Line succeeded in reaching German warships Atlantic August and September 194 with oOo tons amounts of foodstuffs by the American boat under the American flag told today
 witness stand by the Berwind's captain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
PACIFIC FLEET
 BATTLESHIP IN
 MEXICO WATERS

Washington, Nov. 24-Admira1 winsIow, commanding the Pacific fleet was ordered from San Francisco to Topolobampo, Mex, today. with his flagship, the cruiser Dan Diego which will carry also 275 additional marines ready to land to protect Americans and other foreigners.
 The cruisers Raleigh and New Or leans are nearby Topolobampo. The San Diego's trip from San Francisco will require about six days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
GERMAN RAIDERS COALED BY VESSEL us. FLAGS

Government Witness Hamburg Trials Tells How
 He Took Supplies From New York to Battleship
 Fleet in Atlantic Waters-Waited Many Days Before Sighting Warships and Then Discharged Huge Cargo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
TRY TO ENTER TWO

TI2Y TO ENTER TWO
 SOUTH END STORES An attempt was made to enter the newsroonf of John Malloy at 24 Rail- road avenue and the meat market of w. F. Winn of 518,sWarren street last night. The intending burglars were scared away by pedestrians who later reported the attempts to the police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
BRIDGEPORT BAKERIES HOUSE
 CHOICE COLLECTION OF PIGS,
 COATS, CATS, DOCS. AND BIRDS

pigs with a. group of stockings. Tn another was a sick cat and four ducks while in still another were a dozen or more chickens. There is at pres ent no city ordinance prohi biting the housing of domestic animals in such places and it is the intention of the members of the board to have such an ordinance created.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Meefs Allies, Denands

London. Nov. 24--A Reuter- nes- sage from Athens says the Allied min isters presented a collective note to Premier SkouIoudis, tdemand'' that Greece define her attitude. The cabf- net was immediately called together
 After the cabinet meeting the Greek ministers said the situation had been cleared by the presentation Of the note. which. gave the government de- finite dnforznation in regard to what vvas expected by the allies. These ministers added that Greece never had refused requests for assurances 9f the security oG the allies troops in Mace dbnia-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
No FARN1ER ToMoRRoW.

In accordance with custom, there will be no issue of The Farmer to- morrow, Thanksgiving Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
THE WEATHER

Cloudy tonight and Thursday. Mod crate variable winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
JAP ARMY ALL READY,
 SAYS ISHIl
ForeigN Minister Asserts Empire is Willing to Send Big Force to Europe If It Is Needed.
Greece Meets Demands" of Allied Nations - Four Transports Land Troops of Allies at Saloniki.

Paris, Nov. Japan is willing to- send a strong army to Europe if the need arises, the Petit ParisienS says A statement to this effect IS cred- ited to Baron Ishii, Japanese foreign minister, by G. Lechar-' tier, Tokio correspondent of this newspaper. He quotes Baron Ishii as follows:
 .sThus far we have not considered the eventuality of sending an army to Europe but if there is occasion therefor Japan will immediately send in one expedition a very strong army Japan does not intend to risk a check
 In regard to the supplying of arms for Russia by Japan .,the foreign min fster is said to have remarked:
 Russia does not need men, as only one-third of the men mobilized have been armed. By the end of the month Japan will have done much toward arrnfng completely the other two- fhirds''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
More Troops at saIonild.

Paris, Nov. -Te1egraphing from saIonfkf under date of Nov 23. the correspondent at Haloniki of the Fkavas News-Agency says:
 s.sFvorr more transports heavily loaded with troops arrived in port this mornirg-''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
WE'D
TOH.H. SPAULDING
Three Hundred Guests Witness Mar
riage OF Michigan City Heiress
to Chicago Youth.

Harbor Point, Mich, July 3l.-MOre
than 800 guests from ali parts Of the
country are here for the marriage at
O'Clock this afternoon of Miss Cath
crime Barker Of Michigan City, Ind,
and Howard H. Spaulding Jr, Of Chi
cago Miss Barker is said to have d
fortune of between $20,00o. 600 and
S30,000,0G0 and is an orphan Mr.
Spaulding is a son Of Mrs, Howard H,
Spaulding of Chicago, was recently
graduated from Yale and for several
months has been secretary to the gen
eraI manager Of the Haskill and Bar
.ker Car company of Michigan City, the
stock Of which formed a considerable
part Of the Barker legacy.
The ceremony vill take place in the
enclosed sun porch of the Barker sum
mer cottage. overlooking the bay, and
it will be performed by Rev. John Fl.
BIeckmann of Mishawaka. Ind, who
will read the single ring ceremony Of
the Roman Catholic church James B.
Forgan. president of the First National
bank OF Chicago and personal and
financial guardian of Miss Barker. viii
accompany the bride TO the altar.
week of pre-nuptial festivities was
closed today with a reception by Mrs.
Nelson Ludington Barnes. Miss Bark
er's cousin Immediately after the
ceremony Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. How
ard H. Spaulding, Sr, mother of tie
bridegroom. will present the guests to
the bs%1e. A dance will follow, after
which the couple viii leave for d trip
10 the orient.
The wedding is the elimination of a
romance which began here several
years ago when the Barker and
Spaulding cottages were only a short
distance from one another. Miss Bark
er is 10 years old and Mr.. spaulding
is q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
BA LESHP OFF FOR PORT All PRINCE TWO ACKS KILLED BY NATIVES
MEX CHIEFS HAVE
ANOTHER CHANCE
TOENO TROUBLES
United States Officials Proceed With
Plans for the Pacitication of
the Republic.

Washington, D. c, July -OflciaIs
Of the United States government were
geing ahead today with plans for the
pacifcatton of affairs Of Mexico. Def
mite action, however. will await Pres
ideat Wilson's return here next week.
Reports generally credited here said
that message would be sent to the
Mexican factiouaI leaders giving them
a last chance to end the strife within
limited time. The plan is said to
contemplate bringing this about
through peace parleys.
General Carranza has all along de-
cIined to accept peace overtures from
his adversaries. In view Of this. the
possibility of the factions again fail
ing to meet in conference to settle
their differences is being taken into
consideration by President Wilson, it
is said, in formulating a plan of ac-
ton
The plan the president may have in
mind ia. meet such a contingency is
not known here. Armed intervention
is not looked for, it is said although
the army and navy have been made
ready for any eventuality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
READY
FOR WIDE PROBE
Secretary Of Commerce Stirred by
Criticisms of His Actions in East
land Disaster.

Chicago, III, July 31;-secretary OF
Commerce William C. Reddeld, stirred
by criticism Of his inquiry into the
steamer Easuand disaster by local
public officials, declared today he
would make 4 thorough investigation
Of the entire United States steamboat
inspection service il proper charges
against individual inspectors for the
department are fled.
The secretary said that both he and
the federal officials whose duty it was
to give a square deal to all" had been
prejudiced and mot given a chance
by Chicago officials and others,
The statement made by the Secre-
tary followed a demand by Lieuten-
ant Governor Barrett OHara, acting
governor of Illinois, that the federal
inquiry be widened TO cover every
activity Of the United States steam
boat service during the last Is years.
Alien Lee Thurman, solicitor Of the
department OF commerce, replied to
the acting governors request in a
heated speech in which he said. 1T
cannot be done, it is impossible-this
request of the lieutenant governor. The
statutes do not allow u but we will in
vestgate the whole department Of
commerce from the secretary to the
most humble deputy if proper charges
charging containing facts - are
lodged with the Washington authori-
ties"
Secretary RedfeId then said.
Il am in entire accord with Mr..
0Hara on this subject. ! am willing
and ready 10 search every corner and
Granny for the ultimate truth as re-
CARDS the United States inspection ser
vice and the EastIand disaster. I came
to Chicago for that purpose and my
purpose has never wavered.
Il am hurt and I am willing 10 ad-
nit it. ] have been mistTeated and
prejudiced by the Chicago press and
by Chicago citizens. NIy record should
have protected me but it did not. ! am
judged in advance. Men who have not
studied the evidence in the case; men
who are not familiar with the facts,
have condemned me, and the inquiry
I am making, almost before that in
quiry has begun
The inquiry adjourned till Monday
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
NEGRO is BURNED
At STAKE WHILE
RECITINC MURDER
Temple, Texas, Mob Refuses to Hear
Story of viii Stanley, Suspect in
Grimes Tragedy.

Temple, Texas. July 31-The burn
ing at the stake here last night of VIII
Stanley, a negro suspect in the triple
Grimes family hammer murders
bampered the police efforts TO arrest
and identify other persons suspected
in the case. Stanley was burned to
death because he wore trousers which
bore the name of W. r. Grimes, which
Grimes identified.
Just before being thrown into the
flames, Stanley asserted that a white
man had paid him and another negro.
whose name he gave to go to Grimes
home Wednesday night and kill the
family They rode there on horses.
Grimes and his wife were beaten into
unconsciOusuess and three of their six
children were killed. The negro at the
stake promised to try to identify the
alleged white man. but a bullet through
his body and the fire cut off another
further statement from him. He said
he held the horses while the other
negro did the killing
Possible information about the rob
berry and attack that officers charge
were connected with the killing was
shut off despite efforts of StanIey's
questioners to save him, but the eager
ness of other members of the mob fer
a burning The mob included residents
Of the country for many miles around
Earlier in the day the crowds had
shown their temper by hanging q
negro hand on the Grimes place. This
negro was saved by Grimes brother
after being hauled up to tree limb.
Stsnley's death last night was watch
ed by many women and children The
negro tried six times to get out Of the
flames, but chains bound him firmly
After he was dead what remained of
mis- body was hanged to a telegraph
pole as a warning, his executioners
said. Others searched the ashes for
souvenirs.
Two other negroes under arrest,
Slim Harris and a negro giving the
name Of Wells, were taken secretly
from Temple last night and hidden by
taT psssice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
ENGLISH REJECT
MOVE FOR PEACE
No Response to Anticipated Proposal
Rome Comments on Earnest
ness OF Benedict

London, July 81. 1916 p. m)-Pope
Benedicts plea for an arranging Of
aspirations" finds no response in the
British press, which rejects, as the
Westminster Gazette puts il, the i'm
plication OF the hope that we all
equally are involved in fratricidal
struggle and that all in equal degree
are responsible for the origin and out
come of this strife"
we had no choice in the matter in
August, 1914" the newspaper says,
and We have no choice in the matter
now"
Milan. Italy, July 30-The entire
press Of this city, says the pope's ap-
peal to the belligerent countries shows
his ardent desire to see the conflict
ended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
HOSPITAL is HIT
BY GERMANSH
American Ambulance Of Paris Mark for
Attack of the Enemy French
Orderly Killed.

Alousson, France, July 81
A German shell fell into the mess room
OF the field hospital of the American
ambulance of Paris while the staff
was at dinner today. The missile pene-
trated the floor and burst in the cellar.
A French orderly was killed and one
American was slightly scratched by d
fragment of the shell
The Americans then took quarters
further in the rear of the firing line.
They believe their work has been of
much value to the French sanitary
service and they have received official
commentator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
MOB THREAT FOR
NEGRO MURDERER
MurphyshOro, ILL.,, Woman Hacked to
Death in Her Home by Negro
Servant.

Murphysboro, Ill, July 31.-The
motive for the murder of Mrs. James
H. Martin, who was beaten and hacked
to death with hatchet in her home
here yesterday, was undetermined to
day.
Two theories were advanced-that
Mrs. Martin resisted attack and that
she resisted robbery.
Joe Deberry, the negro nayIas servant.
who was arrested as a suspetss and who
recently was parolled from the state
reformatory, was safely in the county
Jail at Mound City where ne was
finally taken late last night TO avoid
mob that pursued the prisoner as he
was taken by the sheriff TO Marion. A
mob formed at Marion and the prison
er was taken to Harrisburg, then to
Carmi, and finally to Mound City.
Deberry maintains he is innocent
Sheriff Gibson went to the Martin
home today and found badly bent
poker which seemed to fit the wounds
in Mrs. Martins head.
physician examined overalls and
shirt discarded by Deberry. He found
a blood spot on the overal1s and on
putting the shirt in water, he noticed
blood in the soapsuds
Clean clothing was found near
where the bloOdstained clothing was
discovered 1t is thought that the
murderer intended to change his
clothes after committing the crime
The prisoner probably will be
brought back to Murphysboro late to-
day. Excitement here has largely died
down, and today there appeared no
further danger of mob violence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
nriren Frnm Hnmes bv FIood.

Danville. III, July 31-Eighteen
families were driven from their homes
in Stony Greek bottoms here by food
which swept down the creek following
the heavy rain early this morning.
Considerable damage was done to
other property and buildings by wind
which preceded the rain storm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
One American Lost When
Leyland Liner Is Sent
Down.
Vessel Is Not Shelled Until
Signal to Halt Is Dis
regarded.

London, July 31-The LeyIand liner
Iberian has been sunk hy a German
submarine. Five members of the crew
We're killed, two died aboard a rescue
boat and 81 were landed safely
The Iberian. a steamer. OF. 5,223 tons
gross, sailed from Boston. July Z. for
Manchester, where she was reported
to have arrived July 20. she was 437
feet long with a beam of As feet and
was built at Sunderland in 1900 A
Leyland & Co. limited of Liverpool
were the owners.
On her arrival at Boston from Man
chester and Liverpool on July >, mem
bers Of the Iberian's crew told of be
ing chased by a German submarine
when only a few miles from the mouth
Of the Marsey. Captain Jago maneuv-
cred his ship out Of danger. however.
The Iberian has been used for sew
eral months for the transportation of
war supplies between the United States
and England.
The casualties on board the Iberian
were caused by shell fire. The sub
marine then torpedoed the liner and
sunk her.
Queenstown, July 3I.-Four Of the
seven men killed when the Leyland
line steamer Iberian was torped0ed
and sank by a German submarine are
said to. have been Americans.
Eixigs here TraWEers Sent Down,
Eondon, July Eight more Lowe
stdeft trawlers have been sunk by a
German submarine. The crews were
saved. Six Of the fishermen sent to the
bottom were Quest, Strive, Acf1ieve.
CoriaHder and the Fitzgerald. The
crews of the last named two reached
Lowestoeft today.
Two more trawlers. the names Of
which were lacking, also were sunk
by German submarines. The crews
landed at Yarmouth All the boats
were sailing vessels engaged in fishing,
London. July Is, delayed by cen
sorl The Danish steamer Tuborg
from Baltimore for Nykjobing. Den
mark. and the Norwegian steamer
GHtra. Savannah for HeIsingborg,
have been detained at Kirkwall
Washington, u. c., July 31.-Only
one American, a muleteer. named
Wbyley. was killed when the British
steamer Iberian was shelled and sunk
by a German submarine American
consul Frost, at Queenstown reported
today that the Iberian disregarded the
submarines warning to stop. Later the
German commander gave the crew
time take to the boats before firing
torpedo Whyley died Of shock and
wounds from shells.
Consul Frost's report said: steamer
Iberian summarized Whyley. Ameri-
can muleteer. killed Ship surgeon
of the Iberian, and American citizen
states that submarine did not shell
Iberian until the latter disregarded
signal Gave time to take to boats.
Whyley died from shock and supertic-
ial wounds. No other Americans in
jured."
Boston. Mass. July 3I-About
eighty horsemen and bostlers, many Of
them from Boston and vicinity, sailed
on the Iberian when she left Boston
for Manchester and Liverpool on July
:. The steamer carried across 500
horses and a general cargo but. ac-
cording to advices received at the
Boston office was bringing back only
a small consignment Of baied goods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
MEMS COATS TO HAVE
PADLESS SHOULDERS

New York. July 31.-Men's coats for
the winter season will have padless
shoulders and snug waists and will be
abbreviated. according 10 the an
nouncement OF James McGinley,
Spokesman for the style committee OF
the Clothing Designers association Of
America. whose annual convention
ended here yesterday, McGinley sad
that the broad lapel and deep collar
would be banned this winter Trous-
ers, be asserted. will be tight.
A special effort will be made by
clothing designers TO cater to the con-
servative business man, with garments
Of dignifed cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
Naral Trophies to Be Presented.

washington, D. G, July 3l.-Captain
Frederic B. Bassett, Jr., Z. s n, in
charge of the division Of naval militia
affairs. has been designated by the
navy department to present the diyi-
sion trophy for excellence in naval
militia gunnery to the First division,
Second battalion, Ohio naval militia.
The presentation Will be on board the
L. S. S. Dorothea at Cleveland, Aug. 8.
Captain Bassett will also present the
organization trophy for excellence in
naval militia gunnery 10 the Illinois
naval militia in Chicago Aug. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
Coal Barge Sunk in Collision.

Providence, R l.. July 31.-The Coll
onial line passenger steamer Concord,
from New York for Providence. coli
lided with the Philadelphia and Read
ing barge Exeter. coal laden. in Mar
ragansett hay during a thick fog early
today, sinking the barge No one was
injured and after taking aboard the
crew of the Exeter. the Concord, which
was not damaged, completed her jour
ney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
THIRTY FIVE PEOPLE
INJURED IN A WRECK

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 81
Thlrty-5ve persons were injured in
the derailment OF Santa Fee train No.
6. One man was drowned and two
are missing as the result Of a cloud
burst late last night near Crews. eight
miles south Of Colorado Springs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
WASHINGTON HAS
new FRYE REPLY
Berlin Answer American Note in Ref
erence to Sinking OF Vessel in
the South Atlantic.

Berlin, July 31-Germany's reply
TO the American note OF June "A re-
garding the sinking by the German
auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich
of the American ship William P. Frye.
with a cargo of wheat, in the south
Atlantic last January, was transmit
ted to washington last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31

Berlin, July 81, tvia Londonl.-The
military authorities OF the province Of
Brandenburg in which Berlin is Iocat-
Ell have issued an order expropriating
ali supplies ef copper, brass and
nickel. The order covers skfIlets. pots,
pans and kettles in households These
articles may be retained until further
notice but must not be sold. destroyed
Or disposed Of il any way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
Grain Rates Held unreasonable.

Washington, D. c.. July S1.-Rafes
over the A1isso II Pacific and other
railroads on corn and oats in carloaas
rom Iowa TO Leavenworth, Atchisoh.
kansas City and St Joseph were found
today by the interstate commerce COM
mission unreasonable 10 the extent
'aey exceed the aggregate of the inter
mediate rates in effect at the same
Tine TO and from Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
Mrs. Bundy Defeats Hiss Browne.

Long Beach, Cal. July 5l--Mrs.
Thomas c. Bundy May Sutton Of Los
Angeles defeated Miss Mary K. Browne
Of Les Angeles. national woman s
doubles and singles tennis champion.
today in the women's finals Of the
southern California championship
81, 60.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
Gerard,s Secretary Sails.

New York. July 31.-Among the SIS
passengers who sailed for Liverpool to-
dav aboard the American liner Phila-
delphia was G. ". Minot, private sec
retary to Ambassador Gerard at Ber-
lin. He had in his possession docu-
ments described as being valuable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
Osteonaths Ineluded.

Washington, n. C., July 3i-Federal
regulations under the Harrison anti
drug law were changed today TO per
nit registry OF osteopaths, so they may
administer drugs IN those states where
they are registered BY Law IS practi-
TONERS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
washington Feels Earth Shocks.

Washington. D. C.. July 31.-Seismo-
graphs al Georgetown university last
night recorded from $50 to 10 o'clock
earth shocks OF unusual intensity. sup
posed TO be about $500 miles from
Washington.