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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12
BRIEF NEWS NOTES


 Several deaths have been caused in parts of Spain by severe heal. wave. Fire badly damaged the shipyard of Edward Bede1l at Glenwood. ~. J. One year ago today the Senate passed the bil admitting foreign ships to American registry.
 Kaiser .WilheIn1's reply to the peace proposals>of the Pope were received at the Vatican. Three Mexicans were killed and one American wounded in a fight near San Sebastian, Tex.
 The National Association of Life Underwriters opened their annual con- vention at San Francisco.
  , Carrying 214 passengers. the French liner Rochamheau5i areived# at New York from BoFdeau&. TfoTf ts7s1HE
 Burglars entered the post office at Williamson, N. Y-s and escaped with s1, 400 in cash and stamps.
 Acting Secretary of the Treasury Newton. recommended the erection Of a ten-story post office building in Chi cago.
 A favorable trade balance Of S1094.- 419, 500 for the year ending June 30 was reported by the DepartnApt Of Com merce.
 An order for 4,Ooo tons of steel rails avs received by the Pennsylvania Steel Go. from the Southern Railway
 Canadian government railways have ordered l. 600 steel freight cars from Canadian companies to move the wheat crop.
 The, Italian War oh1oe denied re- ports of the German allies that 200, 900 italians have been killed in the present war.
 The body of NJ. w. Harvey. wbo. is supposed to have been lost on the Ll1- sftania, was washed ashore on the Irish coast.
 Twelve hundred business and pro- fessional men began a months tratn- ing under regular army officers at P1attsburgh, N. Y.
 The case of Mike sattani and An- drew Menischitti, accused Of the nur- der of Antonio CretlIo, in a house on Lexington avenue hJunee 24ths was con tinued until Saturday morning under bonds of $500 and S1.eoO respectively
 Pope Benedict is reported to have sent a note of sympathy to the Cath during the last Russian invasion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

A favorable trade balance of S1 09z,- 419, 500 for the year ending June 80 was reported by the DepartmNpt of Com merce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

Chi1dren's ribbed vests and lace trimmed pants. Orig ina1ly 23c-Now 45Ct ChiIdren's fine ribbed hose. Pink, blue and black. Originally 25c pr-Now
 17C pr Lot of vestees, collars, etc. Lace and organdy. Slight ly soiled. Originally to 25c-Now Sc Taffeta, moire and silk faille ribbons. In plain colors and plaids. Originally 39c. and soc yd-NoW Z5c ydl Fancy taffeta rib bons. Pink blue. and white, Original ly 121ac yd-Now SC ydl Fine embroidered handzer- chiefs. Originally 25c and 50c-Now 1OC Washable couch covers. Of. cretonne and imitation linen. Originally 85c and 89c--Now 6G. Stair carpet. Originally. 29c yd.-Now 19c yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

The case of Mike sattani and An drew Menischftti, accused Of the n7ur- der of Antonio CretlIo, in a. house on Lexington avenue June 24ths was con tinued until Saturday morning under bonds of $500 and S1;eo0 respectively
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

Canadian government railways have ordered 1000 steel freight cars from Canadian companies to move the wheat crop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12
Every article must be sold at price, it matters how little the price. Your profit; our loss

All better grades from $7.O0 to $25.00 marked at proportionate reductions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

The Italian War Office denied re- ports of the German allies that 100000 italians have been killed in the present war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

Twelve hundred business and pro- fessiona1 men began a months train- ing under regular army officers at ,P1attsburgh, N. r.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-12

The body of NJ. W. Harvey,-. wboa is supposed to have been lost on the Lll- sitania, was washed ashore on the Irish coast.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
WEEK NIGHT Or
DR.. HAMuTON'S CAMPAIGN
STRICT ACCOUNTING
FOR LOSS OF LIVES IS
DEMANDED By WILSON
AS Well as Guarantees of No
Repetition by Germany, in
a Note to Germany.
-, A..oe,a-rn errau,

A390Gta-G0
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Uni
ted States government in a note TO
Germany today formally demands of
the imperial government a strict ac-
counting for the loss OF American
Hves in the sinking of the Lusitania
and violations Of american rights n
the war zone. 1t also asks guarantees
that there will be no repetition OF
such events or practices With the
plain inttmation IN it that the United
States is prepared TO meet any even
Qualities that may arise, from non
compliance, the communication
language was prepared TO be cabled
to Berlin by nightfalf The White
House officially announced that the
president had finally determined the
course of action TO be pursued in the
following statement issued by Secre-
tary Tumulty after conference with
the president:
The course OF the president has
ben determined. It will be announced
as soon as it is possible to publish
the note now in preparation
This was taken to mean that the
American government observing the
usual amenities would await the re-
ceipt OF the communication in Berlin
before making 1t public. At first there
were some suggestions that the com
munfcation be sent personally by the
president to Emperor William but Mr..
Wilson determined that it should be
addressed not TO an Individual but 70
the German government and through
1t to the German people. As for re-
paration the United States naturally
will seek financial reparation but its
proest now is in the name OF inter
hIYra
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
mrs. B!GGs DEAD
Wife of Joseph Biggs of SteaIey
Heights Passes On after a
Long illness.

EIrs. Ida Riggs. aged So years. wife
of Joseph Biggs, well known en-
ployee of the Clarksburg Light ana
Heat Company, is dead at the home
of her brother, c. NJ Shinn, at Steal
:Se deceased woman is survived by
her husband. ave children, four
brothers and sister. me children
are Ruth. Jessie, Martha, Lillian and
Charles Biggs. all living at home. The
brothers are Charles NJ, Frank l..
Jesse NJ, and John A Shinn, all OF
this city. She was daughter of d.
J.. and Malissia A. Shinn. Of Adams
ton. both of whm sourvive her
Fuenral services will be held at
ESQ O'Clock Thursday Afternoon at
the Reorganized Latter Day Saints
church at Stealey Heights and Elder
Richard Baldwin, of Sharon, Pa. will
have charge o. the services. The
burial will be in the Grenlawn GEM
etery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
ROSE IS
STILL AT LARGE
All Efforts TO Apprehend the
Fleeing Fugitive in Long
and Wild Chase Fail.

Although it is not through lack OF
effort on the part of purSuers. e ,.
Rose. or W. H. Grif6th. who claimed
to be first from near Creston, Writ
county, and later from Cutton. Bra
ton county, is still a fugitive from
Justice. with two murders cndrSeu
against him.
AS Griffith this man is alleged to
have shot and killed Constable Jen
Golf. of Writ county, who was after
him on the charge Of obta1n1ns
money under false pretense and with
forgery. Later he is alleged TO
have gone to sutton. where he plac-
cd bad check for $500 in the Bank
OF Sutton, and. going to Gassaway,
made sundry purchases, paying for
them with checks which later proved
worthless. It was while he, in COM
uany with J. J. Ferguson, was in. T.
NJ. Layman's store at Gassaway. that
an effort was made to arrest him oy
lOmcer General Ord Thompson Rose.
times. and death was the result soon
after Thompson was brought to
Charleston on a special Coal and
Coke train He also shot D. X
Conner, who was with the Gassaway
oficer. and Conner is still In hos
pital. although recovering from the
effects of bad wound in his leg.
Ferguson in JAN.
Ferguson is under arrest and IS
being held in jail at Sutton. having
been taken there from Gassaway.
BIoodhounds from this city were
engaged to trace Rose the same even
ing of the shooting at Gassaway. but
they. as well as the officers and vol
unteers who have been in the man
hunt, have failed SO far to effect a
The fugitive has been reported
from several counties He soon
reached Gilmer from Braxton. and
pursuers were close on his trail. but
he succeeded in eluding them, some
times by only a few minutes.
Wanted an Auto.
It is said that Roses or Grimth's
first offenses were committed because
OF his desire TO own an automobile.
He gave bogus checks. Il Is claimed,
10 the owner of a machine in Richie
county, and then made his escape in
the auto. He disposed of the ma
chine within few days. as he real
lied that he would be trailed by its de-
scription, and was not heard from
for several days. Later Constable
Cor got on his trail near Burning
Springs and when nearly upon him
was shot down, dying soon from the
effects of his wounds.
Angered citizens took up the chase,
but the murderer got away. and moth
ing was heard from him in that com
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
FUNERAL SERVICES
Over Body of Earl Wells Who
is Murdered at CooIvilie. O.,
is Held Here.

Funeral services over the body OF
Earl Wells. aged 10 years, son OF
MI. and Mrs. J. W. Wells. of Sool-
VILE. O., former residents OF this city
Who died at his home there at 1926
o'clock Monday night after suffering
for more than an hour from hemor-
rhases caused from a kick in the
abdemen from a man with whom he
was fighting. were held at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at the Lyncn
" G. Taylor OF the First Baptist
church. conducted the services and
the burial NNs in the Greenlawn Gem
Little can be learned of the AFFAIR
in which Mr.. Wells was fatally IN
4,,rs,i Int IL is said that his assailant
e prisoner in the CooIville Jail
charged with murder. The body. ac-
companted by relatives and friends,
arrived here Tuesday night
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
sHERIFFs OFFICE
Will Be Kept Open Saturday
Nights for the Payment
of Taxes.

Beginning with Saturday night.
Sheriff Ross F. Stout's ofice Will pc
omen every Saturday night until the
middle of June from to 9 o'clock
for the payment of-taxes-
The delinquent tax list will De
made up the last week of May. Those
who have not paid their taxes and do
not wish their names to appear on
that list which will be published the
first Monday in June. should go to the
sherin's Office and pay their taxes De
fore that date
The Saturday night openings OF the
sheriff,s office will afford many busy
persons opportunity to pay taxes an s,
this act on the part OF the sneiiA
should be appreciated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
BRITISH HOPEFUL
OF THE OUTCOME
In Flanders. and France as Re-
suit of the Progress OF the
Allies Offensive There.
cay AssoeiArEe reEsn

LONDON. May 12.-The progress
of the allies offensive in Flanders
and northern France has given rise
to the hope that one of the reaiy
momentous phases OF the war IS IN
process of a solution, which would
he REGARDED as favorable from the
British point of view. Berlin recos-
nfzes the importance of the new turn
of events. German newspapers en-
ginning OF the new Angio-srench OF
fensive German reinforcement
rushed from Lens and Douai thus iar,
apparently have failed 10 check ths
dash OF troops. which sweeping nortn-
ward from Arras. have captured I'M
nortant German positions. The Ger
man war Office states that progress
has been made against the British
lines east OF Ypres, but. Sir John
Frenc chs laconic message asserts that
All German efforts 10 break thruSh
have failed. The British helc
marshal says nothing of the part the
British troops are taking IN the o.
fersive in the direction OF Lille
The situation on the huge eastern
battlefield is still obscure. but 1t is
evident that the gains are not all
at the expense of the Russians the
official reports from Petrograd and
Berlin are so divergent. however. that
military experts are loath to commit
themselves
Interest is undated in develop
ments at Washington and dispatches
from America are read eagerly in the
hone of obtaining a clew to the prob
able action of President Wilson The
Globe says:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
SCALE RATIH!ED
By Thousands of Cheering Min
ers in Convention in the
City of Wheeling.

A1DoriAT3o
WHEELING. May I'm the pre-
sence of several thousand cheering
miners. the convention OF the United
Mine Workers of Ohio. for the fifth
today ratified the Cleve-
land scale of thir.y-nine cents ton
for leaders and eight cents for cut
ters. 1t was announced that the scale
committee would meet the operators
in Cleveland within the next forty
eight hours where it was expected
the final papers settling the year-oio
strike would be signed by both sides
John P White. president OF the
United Mine Workers of America.
and William Green, secretary trea-
surer. urged the men TO accept the
Cleveland scale. but there was
strong sentiment for forty cents for
leaders and seven cents for cutters
The arguments of the officers. how
ever. prevailed and the vote OF dele
gates YES Overwhelmingly in favor
of the Cleveland scale. Laborers are
at work in many mines in lie district
up faleD rock and preparing
for an early resumption.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
FINAL EFFORTS
On a Large Scale Are Being
Made Now to Recover the
Lusitania's Dead.
t,y .rnoeIarxp rrusa,

QUEENSTOWN. May PA Lus-
itania life boat. bearing the bodies Of
three women and two boys. which had
been adrift since last Friday is re-
ported ashore today near aBltimore.
on the south Irish coast. There were
no American first cabin passengers
among the seventeen dead brought
into Queenstown this morning
Final efforts are being made on a
large scale TO recover the Lusitania's
dead Not only are the tugs, Flying
Fox and Stormcock. cruising about
the scene OF the disaster. but a
group of admiralty patrol boats is
scouting over . ide area
Beach patrols are also on the look
out from Queenstown to the southern
tip of Ireland One patrol boat has
been designated to bring In any bod
les recovered leaving all other yes
sells to continue the search
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
ITALIAN WAR ENTHUSIASTS ~
ROME ARE ENGAGING IN RIOTS
WEEKLY HEALTH FUND
IS PROVIDED BIZ IlERSCH
For Huntington Girl Who Goes
to Mountain Health Resort
to Recuperate.

HUNTINGTON, May 12.-Proyt-
sion for health fund for MISS
Gladys Price. of 1922 Ninth avenue,
an employee of the United Woolen
Mills Company store here for tne
past three years. is made in a letter
from W. A. Hersch. president OF
the company. received by her mere
today Miss Price. every Week -.
the next year viii receive ~
company to go TO some mountain re-
sort where without work. she may re
gain her health. The presidents let
ter which. expresses much kindly
sentiment Is as follows:
1T is with profouno sorroW ina
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
SUICIDE NOTE
Found at Marietta Bears ADJ
dress, 112 School Street,
CIarksbuq, w. Va.

.MARIETTA. o, May 12.-"I'm go
ing of. Please tell my wife good
bye"
A card bearing this insignificant an
nouncement was found sticking in the
framework Of the Ohio river bridge
by a WilIiamstown glass worker, who
crossed the structure Tuesday morn
ing, enroute 10 Marietta. II was dated
Nav and besides the initials .'E- NJ.
F.. bore the address no. 112 School
street. CIarksburg. ". Va. On the re-
verse side of the card was printed
an advertisement OF the Braddock
liquor store.
The card was turned over to Patrol
man Homer Wolfe, who left It with
Chief Putnam. He will write the
address given.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
CANAL BILL VETOED
By Governor Willis of Ohio as 1t
Conflicts with States Tax .
Limitation Law.
enr Ansae,Arre rnr.u,

coIUMBIJS, May 12.-Governor
Willis wednesday, vetoed the. Tremp-
err bill passed by both houses OF the
legislature, which provided means for
the participation by Ohio counties N
the construction Of proposed Lake
Erie and Ohio river canal. The veto
was based on the ground that the bill
followed the provisions of Pennsyl-
vania statute on the same subject but
that it was in conflict with ohio's tax
limitation statute.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12

ROME, May / /. by way OF PARIS
Trops were called out tonight to dis
perse a great crowd of war enthus-
iasts. who paraded the principal
STREETS crying down with Austria,
down with Giolitti.' and cheering for
Premier SaIandra and Minister OF
Foreign Affairs Sonnini. Most of the
persons in the throng apparently felt
the greatest animosity toward former
Premier Giolitti, who is regarded as
the leader of the peace party. An at
tempt was made to storm his resi-
dence, but it was frustrated by sol
diers. The crowd jeered as it passed
the German ecclesiastical college FL
nal decision as to whether Italy shall
declare war or remain neutral rests
with King Emanuel. The Italian con-
stitution gives to the sogereign alone
authority 10 declare war, make peace
and conclude treaties.
Apparently. however. a majority OF
the people believed the cabinet must
assume the responsibility one. way or
another with the certainty that Its
decision will be sustained almost
by parliament and the
country. The part that parliament is
to play remains uncertain. 1t may
or may not be asked to express an
opinion as to the wisest course to pur-
sue. Demonstrations similar to those
in Rome are occurring IN the larger
towns throughout the country. Clash
es with those who favor neutrality
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
MEMORIAL
Services Are to Be Held in Lon
don but No Speeches
Are to Be Made.
az AaaoelArre liz

LONDON. May IA committee
of Americans in London today con-
suited with Ambassador Page con
corning a proposal to hSfd a mem-
orial service for the american vic
tins of the Cunard liner Lusitan1a.
Mr.. Page favored the proposal on
that there be no speeches.
The service probably will be hld al
st. Paul's.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
CoRBIN DEAD.

FAIRMoNT. May 12.-charies
Jacob corbin. So. prominent citizen
and head OF the wholesale grocery
firm of Charles J. Corbin and Sons.
IS dead at his home on Monroe street.
after a long Illness
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12

let us at least be thankful for King
Albert;s shocking loss Of dignity.
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Mr.. and Mrs Harry B. Curtin ar
rived home from. New York Wednes-
day morning
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impressive Demonstration is
Made in Favor of National
Prohibition.
EVANGELIST AT HIS BEST
Masons and Members of the
Eastern Star Attend Ser
vices Tonight in Body
DECISIONS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS. :
wednesday Night. =
Masonic night. sermon sub
ject; shelter"
Thursday Night.
New Fair Grounds night,
Sermon subject: "A Personal
~ Friday Night. =
Bridgeport night, sermon
subject: Seven Devils"
Saturday Night.
Hazel-Atlas night, sermon
subject: Where Are You?"
Sunday.
Special services morning,
afternoon and evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-12
FRENCH GAINS
Are Maintained in the Flanders
Fiohting except in Front OF
Loos in Night Attack.
az A..ee,ArEn 10

PARIS. May 1.-THE French war
ONCE this afternoon issued the foi-
lowing statement: .a
"To the north Of Arras we have
maintained our gains excepting IN
front of Loos. where a night counter
attack resulted IN taking from US :
nsrt Of the territory we captured
IN the day time. On the rest of the
front yesterday saw artillery engage
ments-"
Mrs. H. A. Davidson, of Morgan-
town. is here a guest OF her sister
Mrs ]. w Wolden-
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And Troops Are Called Out to
Disperse Crowd Which
Parades the Streets.
GREAT ANIMosITY SHOWN
And Attempt is Made TO Storm
the Residence of Leader
of Peace Party.
csY AssecrATEe rHEss'

ROME. by way of Paris, May IL
What is considered the last definite
proposal of Austria concerning the
territorial concessions demanded by
ItaIiy was received today by the
italian government. The cabinet AZ
once went into session to consider the
communication.
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Top to bottom: Mrs James Murray,
Miss Mary F. Nieol and Mrs
Charles Young.
These Chicago women were pas
seneers on tho Lusitania during her
last voyage Their names are not In
sluded N the Isl Of the z=xed
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THE WEATHER

Unsettled tonight and Tnurso'
ably showers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-09
CLAY HILL

June z, 1915.
Mrs. Joseph Linzenmeyer visited
with her son Frank and family in
DEBORAH Sunday.
Mrs. John Seegmiller visited with
relatives in Calmar and Spillville over
Sunday.
Mr.. G. T. Pearson of DEBORAH was
a caller in our burg one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Tyler and chill
dren Sundayed with friends in Free
port.
Mrs. Sam Geotleman entertained a
number of neighbors and friends at
a dancing party Saturday eve and all
present report a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stortz and daugh-
ter of Franklin Prairie were guest is
at the Sorenson home Sunday.
Elma Espeseth of Nasset visited in
our burg Sunday.
Mr.. George Linzenmeyer of Mabel
Mimi called on his parents Sunday
eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. ole Anderson enter
taned a big crowd of neighbors and
friends in honor of their daughter
Ella who was confirmed Sunday,
those who were present from away
were: Mr. and Mrs. Ole Anderson
and family of Glenwood; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Jones of Nasset, Mrs. Hat
tie Lower and children of Frank
Vile; Mr.. and Mrs. OLAF Hattlestadt
OF DEBORAH.