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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-05-06
Renno Drug Store Opens Saturday.

HennO Drug Store Opens Saturday.
The Benno Drug Store will open
Saturday in the White Front block,
south Main street. George Benno, who
has been engaged in the drug business
at Bovbells for several years, is the
manager. The fixtures and stock are
being installed and Mr.. Benno will give
Minot cno Of the very best stores of
the kind we have ever had. He is a
thoro merchant and he is certain to
get his hare of the business. His
store VIII present very attractive
appearance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-05-06
DEATH OF MRS. JESSE D.
TOWNS OF SAWYER.

On Saturday, May 1st, at St. JOS
eph's Hospital, Minot, Mrs. Jesse D.
Townes died Of heart failure, after
having sustained hopefully an opera
tion the previous day. Mrs. Towns
maiden name was Neva A. Hays.
She was born in Knox Co., Ill.,, April
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-05-06
MinOt Will Have Rand

Lafe Flaten is working on the or
ganization Of twenty-five piece band
that will give a series of concerts in
the park during the summer. Minot
has many capable musicians and this
town surely needs good band.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-05-06
Building Elevators.

The Western Construction Co., of
this city, of which L. T. Stromswold is
manager, will build elevators at Ep-
ping, Toxic, McCanna, Parkin and
He'll, besides several in Saskatchewan.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-05-06

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
''HOME, JAMESI" SAYS SMITH BUT
 WIFE SAYS INK"
ssDon't Dump Him Here7 Take Him to Police Sta
 tion, /" Says Spouse.

'.Driver, take me l1ome!'s said Lewis Fl. Smith. g painter living at AS Gem avenue as he hailed q taxicab of the Hickey service on North Main street this morning. Don't dump him out here, take him to the police station! ' his wife ordered soon after s:15 this morning when the taxi with the sleep ing form of Smith inside, drew up at the door.
 But he wants to get out and go in his home here, said the driver
 ''I don't care, take him to the police station and come back here for your pay the irate housewife retorted.
 Mr. Smith was assisted into the Headquarters police station 10 minutes later, much to the disgust Of Smith and the officials on duty. Besides giy- Ing his name and address he would say nothing. He was charged with intoxi- 3ea tion- LaGer the driver sFet1arzSs sd I'd report that he had collected his money from his wife Smith will appear i'd city court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ILL FROM OVERWORK IN
 EXAMINATION PERIOD

Overstudy and overwork during the February examination period caused critical illness to Miss Margaret F. Somerset, head, of the French depart ment at the Bridgeport High school. She is now at home in serious condi- ton, but she is recovering.
 Miss Somerset became very i'll in the last few days before the Easter vaca- ton but with fortitude. she remained at her post until the last day of school. Then she was so i'll that she had to go home in taxicab, and co1- lapse followed.
 Physicians report that Miss somer- set needs a rest and she will not re- turn to the high school until May. If possible, she will resume her duties there May 1.
 In her absence, Edward N. Wilson, one of the commercial course teachers is now teaching in the morning ses- sion and Madame DeKlopotoff, instruc- tor at the Courtland school, will assist in the French department
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
Official
 VIRvVs OF w orId's War
GERMAN

Berlin, April 3-The German war office has given out report on the progress Of hostilities dated April f3 which reads as follows:
 fThe French yesterday attacked near Berry-Au-Bac and between the Mouse and the Mose1Ie, near Maicery, which is east of Verdun; near Marche- viIIe, which is southeast of Maicery. on the front between Maicery. and Marchevi1le and south of Hartmanns- Wei1erkopf. Everywhere they were 9repu1sed.
 ..The French are reported to have thrown 15O bombs upon the station and the foundry at BrugesA accord ing to their own announcement. In reality nine bombs fell in the eastern suburbs of Bruges and two near Bruges itself without doing any great damage.
 tsGerman troops have thrown large quantities of bombs into Poperfng; Pazebrouk and KosseI, towns occu- pied by. their troops.
 .sAt a point northeast of Suitpes the enemy has made use of projecti1es filled with asphyxiation gas. There is fighting day and night in the forest of Le Petre where the Germans slow ly gained grounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
BEGIN WORK THIS WEEK ON BOSTON AVENUE TROLLEY. Half Mile Extension is Plan ned From End of East
 Main Street Line WILL ACCOMMODATE
 NEW ARMS co. PLANT Spur Track May Be Con- structed to Facilitate
 Transportation.


 Before the end of this week, the Connecticut Co.. will begin work on the extension of the car lines in Bos- ton avenue, to accommodate the large number of workers .In the neighbor- hood of the Bridgeport Arms Works and the many residents of that vicin- ity who have not had trolley service. Institution Of the work is contingent on the approval of the public utili- ties commission, which is expected to ratify the plans for the extension.
 The new trolley line will be 2, 300 feet long beginning at Hallett street and travelling as far east as Central avenue. For 500 feet of this distance, from Ha1lett streetSto Helen street, the line will be double tracked.
 The extension has been advocated for years by the residents of the neighborhood Of the eastern end of Boston avenue, who have had to go to the terminus of the Old Mill Green tracks or to Barnum avenue for troll Ieys. During the last few months, however, the building boom in that neighborhood and the great increase in the number of worknen who will use tro1leyss has caused the Connec- ticut Co, to plan for the extension. It was ratified at the common council meeting of April 5, and the public utilities commission is passing on the method of construction to-day.
 The Boston avenue service will have a 10-minute headWay, as on the South Park and other lines in the city,
 It is expected that a turnout will be made to the north, near the plant of the Bridgeport Arms Works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
ALLIES ORA WIN UP TO STRIKE HEAVY
 BLOW AT ENEl IES
Summary
 OF THE War News

The German attack on the Russian forces in the north near the Prussian frontier was resumed yesterday and another battle is in progress for possession of the important Russian fortress of Ossowetz. The abandonment Of the former siege of this fortress was interpreted in Petrograd as indicating that the Germans had given up their attempt to break through the Russian line of de- lenses and advance on Warsaw from the north but it is now said semi officially at the Russian 7 capital that the invaders have brought up Howitzers and begun new bonbardment.
 One of the German siege batter ies is said to have been damaged badly tby the Russian guns.
 Five independent Austrian arm ies are operating along the Car pathian front. Petrograd news papers publish semi -officfaT de- tails concerning this campaign, tozthe effect that various Aus tfian armies are under direction Of the German staff. It is said also that, Emperor William per sonalIy is supervising the work of the staff.
 In Bokowina heavy fighting is in progress, according to a. Bu-= charest despatch to Paris. Of two Austrian armored trains which advanced against the Russians yesterday, one isA said to have been blown up and the other forced to withdraw after being damaged.
 .sThe highest German author Ity'' in Rome has denied reports that Germany Is considering peace negotiations. From this course comes the statement that the German general stair has made plans for resumption of the offensive with fresh vigor. p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
DIR. STEVENS HEAD
 OF PHYSICIANS OF
 FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Frank W. Stevens, M D., of this city was chosen president for the coming year of the Fairfield County Medical society at the annual convention of that organization held this morning and afternoon at the Hotel Stratf1eld. Dr. Stevens will take the place of Dr. George B. Noxson of Darien.
 Other officers chosen were F. IF Barnes, M. D.. Of Stamford, viee-pres- fdent; Eli B. Ives, M. D., of Bridgeport, secretary; H. B. Lambert, M. D., of Bridgeport treasurer; SamuelZAf. Gar lick, M D., of Bridgeport, counselor; censors, James D. Gold, M D.. of Br1dgepuort. Harrison F. BrownIee, M D., of Danbury, and George B. Nox- son, M. D., of Darieu; delegates for 1915, M v. B. Dunham, M. D.; F. w. Stevens, M. D., of Bridgeport; J. M Johnson, M. D.. F.. W. Copps, M. D.. George B. Noxson, M. D., and J. R. Topping, M. D., of Bridgeport.
 A number of addresses besides the election of officers and other business occupied the morning session. At { D. rn a dinner was served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
H. 0. CAM FIELD 60. |OFE ElCIALS WILL NOT
 MAKE COMPROMISE E
Concern Remains Steadfast In Stand While Some of
 Workers Return.

The strike of rubber moulders at the H. o. Canhe1d Go. on Housatonic avenue, was inactive today. with some men remaining out while others had applied for reinstatement
 George Esley Mellius. vice presi- dent and treasurer Of the company, who has had charge of the strike during the absence of Albert H. CandeId. president of the company from the city. met, a delegation~ Of the strikers this morning, but re- mained firm in the stand they had taken which it was said on behaIf of the company, would give the men even better opportunities than be- fore.
 It was said that some Of the men were steadfast in their demands but that others wavered and were willing to go back under the new basis of six and of1e-half cents. T
 There will be no piclxetting on the part of the strikers who are unor- ganized, and no serious trouble is anticipated between strikers and those who have taken their places on the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
CAUGHT IN STEEL RISE, SECURITIES COM ANY CLOSES. New York Stock Exchange Rules Causes Suspension,
 Manager Says
 CLAIMS RESTRICTIONS WERE TOO STRINGENT Concern Has Been Operat- ing Here for Two Years,
 Doing Small Business

The New England Securities Pur- chase & Sales Go. lac. with offices in the Connecticut Bank Building. slls- pended business today. The sudden rise in the steel market is advanced as one of the reasons for the unexpected action of the brokerage house.
 The office to-day was in charge or Harry Masseline. He declared that he was merely clerk and therefore didn't .'know anything.
 Richard P. Preusser. general man ager of the company. made this statement to the Farmer today:
 Owing to our inability to continue business under the restrictions placed upon us by the committee on business conduct of the New York stock ex- change. depriving US of the meanssof protecting ourselves and those with whom we have entered into contracts to receive and deliver stock, we have been obliged to suspend"
 MT. Preusser said further that up to the present he had not retained counsel. The concern has been 1ol cated here about two years and is said to have done a restricted busi. ness in securities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
A AUTHORITIES SPEND. LIKE INTOXICATED
 SEAMEN, SAYS J.T.
Leader King of G. o. F. Says Republicans Share Culpa
 bility For Conditions.

Meeting criticism of the bridge comni ssion in placing the new Strat- ford avenue bridge on the location of the present bridge. John T. King at the annual dinner of the xrourth Dis tfict Republican club last night pro- posed that a committee be appointed to exercise the right of eminent do main and condemn and take land on the East side in accordance with the city plan commission idea of a r. shaped approach to the new bridge,
 Mr. King said the State of Con- necticut Is confronted with an enor- nous deficit due to the fact that those in authority had been spending money like ssdrunken sztIors'' He said Re pubHcans as we'll as Democrats are to blame for this condition of af- fairs.
 Attorney James A. Turner was teastmaster in place of Fred D. Ives. Other speakers besides MT. King were Mayor Wilson, City Clerk Rob- dnsons. Judge c. J. Martin of West Haven. President John A Leonard of the fire board. Senators Bartlett and O'ConneA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
ARMY AUTOS WILL ERECT WIRELESS
 PLANT ON BORDER

Washington, April 13. ~ Through the use of powerful automobile wire less outfits the signal corps is plan ming to establish a complete line of by radio along the en- tire Texas border and across Arizona and New Mexico to California, so that the military commanders from head quarters on the west coast and at San Antonio on the east can dispose of their troops rapidly and to the best advantage to preserve neutrality along the Mexican border
 One of these automobile outfits was built here and thoroughly tested at Fort Mcintosh, Tex, and has a send ing radius of about 150 miles Another is nearly completed here and will be sent to another Texas post and it is Expected that before the end of the summer the whole chain of wireless communication will be complete.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
BETHLEHEM STEEL
 CON I lNUES ON ITS
 SkYROe LET COURSE

New yerk. April 1s-A spectacular. rise in Beth1ehem Steel, which sold. up to 1Ss 1-2 in the first hour was the all-absorbing feature of today's stock market. The advance was "a gain Accomplished mainly in transac tions of 100 share lots, but It's effect upon the list was less disturbing than heretofore. 5aasssss- .. s
 All rumors of a contest for control fof the property were secuted.
 Bethlehem Steel rose to 143 before noon and then dropped back four points from its high price. The sen- tire market moved forward towards the end of the morning session, large ly as a result. of peace rumors from Washington.
 By way of variation, the phenom enaI movement in Bethlehem Steel was said to be the precursor of an important announcement to ~stock7 holders of the, company. This, it was said, would involve the conn pany's stock with valuable subsidiary rights.
 With this mornings high price. BethIehem steel showed a gain of 54 points over it's low price of a week ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
DO YOU. PREFER THE LIGHT OR THE DARK
 REINDEER STEAKS? E?

Washington. April 13.-Rein- deer meat may soon make it's ap- pearance on the American table as the result of efforts now being made by the department of the
 agriculture through the bureau of education to, introduce. reindeer meat into the continental United States. It is said to possess a fla .vor as fine almost as that of ven ison.
 Heretofore virtually the entire supply of reindeer meat was need ed for home consumption but re- gently there has been such a sur plus that government officials have decided to open up this industry for the Eskimo natives.
 At present there are 65 herds of reindeer in Alaska, aggregating 57,872. an increase of 22 per cent. in the last year. From the sale of meat and hides, 9so native owners last year received an income of $77.934.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
 FOR INSANE IS HIT
 BY SERIOUS BLAZE

Chicago, April 1S.-Fire which br olxe out in the hospital annex of the Chicago State Hospital for the Insane at Dunning, northwest of the city,, to- day spread rapidly. The building is of frame construction, two stories high in some sections and in others only one. It is about 200 feet from the main hospital.
 First reports indicated that none of the inmates had been injured. The first call for aid came to the city fire department over the telephone. Two companies responded but the speed with which the flames spread led to the sounding of regular alarm and this was quickly followed by calls for more apparatus By the time the fire men arrived the hospital attendants were escorting the 50 patients housed in the building to safety.
 The building was used for the ac- lcommodation of mildly insane persons conva1escing from various ills. Sew eraI previous fires in the structure had warned the institution's officials of it's dangerous character and as a conse- quence the rescue work was quickly organized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
TANzER SISTERS
 PUT TO PLEA ON
 PERJURY CHARGE
Not Guilty" is Their An swer to Indictment in Al
 ter1nath of Osborne Case.

New Fork, April Miss Rae Tan Tz@E.s two sisters, TJSra and Ess7th, en- tered pleas Of not guilty today to in- dictments charging them with perjury.
 The young women are charged with having sworn on the Witness stand that their sisters suit against James Osborne, former assistant district at torney of New York, that he called often at the Yanzer home in the Bronx under the name of Oliver Osborne; that he gave her jewels and that he promised to send them a Thanksgiving turkey but didn't.
 Rae Tanzer has admitted that she made 9 mistake and that James W. Osborne and Oliver Osborne arc not the same man Federal Judge Cush- man ordered the accused girls held in ,500 bonds each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
CARRIES REVOLVER NEAR U. M. c. POWDER
 MAGAZINES: JAILED

Giuseppe Jamelle, aged IT, 2S4 Lexington avenue, who pleaded guilty this morning in city court to trespass- ing on the U. M. c. property, was fined =$10. His companion, Augustine Pa via, aged 1e, 57 Lexington avenue, who had a revolver on his person, was. fined $10 and committed to the county jail for 30 days upon special request Of the prosecutor, who asserted that the trespassing of persons in the vicinity of the powder magazines and with arms on their person might lead to serious consequences and should be checked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
SAL AIRY INCREASE
 FOR EVANS GIVEN
 COMMIT EE'S OK.
Superior Court Messenger Here will Receive $1, ,50O 8
 Year Under New Law.
sTRATFORD's COURT
 FIGHT GETS AIRING
Delegations Appear Before Judiciary Committee At
 Hearing.
Especial to. Tne Farmer)

Hartford, April 1S-Charles S. Evans, messenger of the Superior Court of Fairfield county, will have his salary increased from $1.2oo to s1.5oO a year,<if a bill reported favor- ably today by the Judiciary commit tee is passed
 Indications are that the measure will meet no opposition Messengers in other superior courts of the state also are granted increases by the b1ll-
 The Stratford town court contest, set for a hearing before the Judiciary committee this afternoon, attracted a big delegation of Stratfordites. The candidates for judge are Frank E. putty judge, F. L.. Bevans- The hear ing promised to furnish some lively arguments
 Representative King, of Fairfield, in the House today opposed the re- committing of the Sunday hotel bill which was rejected last week by the House This bill gives. hoteI-k keepers the right to serve liquor in private rooms as we'll as in dfnning rooms on Sunday Mr. King said he didn' t think the House was ready to lega- lize rum. selling on Sunday
 The House irefused to reconsider the5 bin.
 fine bill to increase retail liquor dealer licenses was reported to the House today. The majority report would raise the price from $450 to bs paid to the state The minority re- port would increase the fees to $T60 with 30 percent to the state. h the first instance 1t is estimated $320,- 0o0 would 20 into the state tr raasUry and $500, 900 in the latter case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
CROSSLEY MAKES INVES TIGATION OF
 BAL CASE
President of Company Says It's Affairs Have Been Di- rected By Stockh olders

5 st5E
 J Harry CrossIey. the real estate dealer, is going to make an 1nvestf- gation or the financial status of The Inhalation Sanatorium Company of BaInvjlle, N- of which he Is secfetary and treasurer-and report his findings to score Of Bridgeporters who hold $sO, 1000 worth of stock In tha concern.
 Thfs is one Of the results of 2 meet ing Of Stockholders held yesterday in the once Of former Judge of Probate Nobbs The stockholders the conclusion of the meeting were reficent as to the business transacted.
 The meeting followed a suit brought recently by a Newburgh. N. F.. mer- chant who wanted to find out when the company was going to begin a are about 20 stockholders in Bridge port and they have holdings valued at $3o.0eO.
 Judge Nobbs. to whom a reporter was referred by MT. Crossley. refer red the reporter to MT. Crossley. The matter is in his hands, the judge said.
 The judge was told that MT. Cross ley had referred the reporter to him as the legal representative of the company Then he declared that Mr Crossley was authorized yesterday to make an 1nV6SI1SaIlOn or the SLa- tus of the company and report back to another stockholders meeting to be held soon-
 MT. Crossley was pressed for a statement as to the business of the meeting yesterday. He sdidzl't see why. he said this thing has got to be threshed out all over again, as it's a matter of interest only to the stock holders.,
 rye have project in hand,'' he said. at length that we believe will be a success There is a lot of non ey invested in it, and possibly Nse will need more before operations are be- gum
 Mr. Crossley characterized as 'ssub, stantialIy true. a statement issued 1T Newburgh. by ". W. Chase, the pres ident of the sanatorium company. IT his interview. MT. Chase said he hop ea the company would be able to show returns soon
 Referring to MT. crossley's con. nection with the company. MT. Chase is quoted as follows:
 Most of the stock was sold by J Fl. Crossgey of Bridgeport, Conn, ons of New Englands s leading business men and man of the highest stand ing both in cemmerciaI and socia circles. The stockholders principal Iy are Bridgeport residents. enjoyinl intimate relations with MT. Crossle. ana me. and all of them are thor oughly familiar with all the detail of the company. The various i'm proven ents have been made largel, E through their ovh suggestions: all o them have been duly approved befor being made, which is shown by. tn number of years the plan has bee1 in course Of erection. Among tn stockholders will be found the lead ing representative business men O the New England states
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
Raider still Rides At Anchor.

Newport News, Va. April 1S.-Pend- ing a formal request from Captain ThierfeIder, Of the German converted cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm, for time to repair his vessel in order to make her seawortfy, the merchant raider. which still is at anchorage in the James river,S will not be allowed to go into the drydock at the shipyard here. Captain Thierfelder had promised his formal application to-day
 A survey of the Wilhelm will be made by a board of naval experts to determine the necessary repairs but the boards findings will be kept a se- cret by the federal authorities. A pre- Iininary survey by experts from the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
Rev. E. IT. Kenyon Opens
 Supreme Court Here

The supreme court of errors con- vened in this city this morning for the April term with 21 cases to con- sider
 Rev. B. H. Kenyon, rector of St. Pauis Episcopal church, opened the session with prayer. The only cases reached at the morning session were New Haven county matters, L. M Sagel,of New Haven, against O. c. Fsylar and others of Waterbury and Robert B. Carey of New Haven against Watson S. Woodruff of Wat erbury- A number of New Haven county lawyers were present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-13
Foster 6 Beers, Old Law Partnership, To
 Dissolve on Monday

The law firm of Foster S Beers, the second oldest in Bridgeport, will be dissolved Monday and two new firms will be formed. Judge Foster will enter. partnership with Attorney Fred D. Morgan and have offices in the Se- curity building and Judge Beers will take his son, Ralph c. Beers into his firm.
 7. Carl Foster was former judge of the city court and Alfred B. Beers held the same position. Judge Foster en- tered the firm when law student and has belonged to it since.