The Madison journal., 1915-07-17

Steps have been taken by the Brit
ish authorities to prevent the further
expectation from Great Britain of any
metal necessary in the manufacture
of war munitions.
Six thousand war prisoners held al
Trent, Austria, have been released
and are now on their way to Italy, via
Switzerland. Austria is unable to feed
them.
The Russian government has award
ed contract for s60, 100000 worth oi
powder to the Pupont Powder com
pany, offering a bonus for early com
pletion of the order.
More than 20 indictments charging
violations of neutrality were voted at
San Francisco by the federal grand
jury. Recruiting for the British army
and furnishing supplies for German
ships of war are the basis of the
charges.
William ]. Bryan, former secretary
Of state, has declared himself in favor
of woman suffrage, and told an audi
ence of women that he had not
espoused their cause sooner because
he had been busy with other matters.
A cherry pie for every man, woman
and child who went to Monganola,
Colo. was the big feature of Cherry
Pie Day." an annual institution in
that neck of the woods.
Informations were filed against
three saloon keepers at Danville, ILL.,,
charging them with operating with
out licenses.
The White Star liner Adriatic has
taken the route around the north of
Ireland and shipping agents expect
her to dock at Greenock instead of
Liverpool.
The Jersey City Zinc company filed
a certificate with the secretary of
state Of New Jersey increasing it's au-
thorized capital stock from $40, 900 900
to $35. 100000.
Frederick Underwood, president of
the Erie railroad, in an interview. de-
clared that he favored a one-cent-per
mile passenger rate, but that he hoped
for 20 per cent increase in freight
rates.
The Illinois state utilities commits.
sion entered an order authorizing the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail-
way Co. to issue $15,S50, 900 of 4 per
cent reimbursing bonds.
Turkish losses to date at the Oar
danelles are estimated by the allies at
10000 in killed, wounded and cap
tured, according to dispatch received
from Mitylene.
Mrs. Meta Berger, Socialist member
of the Milwaukee school board, is pres
ident of that body.
When severe electric storm passed
over Rich Hill, Mo-, Zella Watson, the
14-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Watson, was killed by light.
ming when working in the kitchen at
her home.
An exact reproduction Of four-inch
navy rifle was exhibited in Secretary
Daniels office. 1t is one of the trophies
to be offered by the navy department
to naval militia divisions for skill in
gunnery.
Circuit Attorney Harvey lost his
fight for the $40 fee for attending
coroner's inquests, which he carried to
the supreme court The law was held
unconstitutional.
Officers of the Detroit United Rail.
way have agreed to sell the lines to
the city. The terms of sale are to be
fixed by the circuit court.
Semi-official advices reaching Neuvo
Laredo reported big battle between
Carranza and Villista forces near Pa
redon, with several hundred killed on
each side.
His wedding day set for next week.
Charles Brehmer, a prosperous young
farmer, shot and killed Ida Camp. his
fiancee. at the girls home. He then
killed himself.
A. ]. Waller of Kansas City, % years
old, is dead as the result of being
struck on the head by a pitched ball.
The Austrians have assumed the Of.
fensive against the Servians all along
the Danube river front.
Gov. Dunno commuted to life impris-
onment the death sentence of Nicoli
Gavrilovitch, to hang at Edwardsville
July 16.
Three accomplices of Lieut.. Col.
Miassoyedoff, an interpreter on the
stan Of the Russian tenth army. xho