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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-05-20
Thoroughly Soaked.

Did old Skinson let you in on the
slouhd hoor OF his new stock promo
ton scheme?"
That's what he did.
What happened them
me ground floor was ncrnea with
water
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-05-20

IsFaS And vAaf z tAy ahssaae Ne
discovered! Surely thea thou Wilt be
accused of making tryst With some
lover. And then the king in his rage
will imprison thee In the tower d the
left wing and thy days Of freedom vill
be over"
There IL . way. 6ancha. to accom-
plish all things IL one 20 wills. And
] will to look upon this weneh to see
whether she be ~ beautiful . thou
dost infer. II thy description ats her,
Sancha. woe to this wench. She shall
feel my power to the uttermost. II not
beautiful. then l shall smile upon her
and send her to . place far beyond
our realm. II beautiful-she shall be
crushed this night"
But how art thou to leave the nal
ace grounds-I again ask your
majesty?"
"sancha." the queen replied, curb
thy curiosity. Meet me an hour from
this at the postern door In the WON
ans wing of the palace"
And Queen Dulcinea glided majestic
ally away. leaving Sancha smiling an
evil smile.
For Sancha. though his words to the
queen were oft Of love, secretly hated
her. He hated her for refusing full
many times his urgings that they fly
together and leave the king alone in
his palace. And now-now would be
the hour Of triumph for Sancha. For
he would now show to the proud queen
a woman more beautiful than she. And
he. Sancha. would have the secret sat.
isfaction Of humiliating this woman
who had refused his pleas for her to
fly with him. All, he would now see
the proud Queen Dulcinea humbled to
earth by q mere wench.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-05-20
House DESIGNED
FOR LARGE LOT
Structure Most Suitable for erec-
ton in Small Town or
VILLAGE.
LAID OUT FOR SIX ROOMS

Proper Arrangement Of Light 10 One
ef the Fsaturss That Make the
Ouiidin0 Eminsntiy Desirable
-0uMst IN Dining Room
Feature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
SCHOOL BOARD
 TAXES ROOMS
 AT NEW BANK
ousted From City Hall Building, Commissioners
 Get Other Quarters.

Five rooms on the sixth f1eer of the irst-Bridgeport National bank build ing have, been eengaged by the board of education for future offices of the board and Superintendent Samuel Slawson. The work of renhoVing the property of the board to the new 1o- cation was begun today and it is ex- pected the board will be in the new quarters by Jan. 1. There will be a meeting room of the board, reeep- tion room and telephone operator S station as in the old quarters in the city hall with a private office for Supt.@ SIawson. The rent will be $500 per year.
 The new quarters were engaged by a committee consisting of President Ravens and Commissioners Hurley and Goddard. The city hall commit tee has not yet decided who shall oc- cupy the quarters that the board of education vacates but it is likely that the offices of the judge of probate will be moved to this floor and the town clerk, who requires more room, will be given the present probate of fees. Fhe registrars of voters who have rooms in the Masonic Temple building will be brought back to the city hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Elm Country
 Club Loses
 It's License
Country Residents No Long
 CT Will Be Obliged to Hear the 'Hammering of the Automatic Piano and Other Sounds of Revelrv.

The county commissioners this morning handed down a decision de- nying a liquor license to the Elm Country club of Westport. They held that the organization was not a bona fide club within the meaning of the law. There was big remonstrance against the application and when the hearing was held Saturday, several prominent Westport residents testified against the club.
 They said the noise made by the frequenters was annoying and the-oor1- tinua1 playing Of tho automatic piano was also ob5ectionable. It was a1- leged that of the 500 names on the membership rolls many were those who had stopped to buy drinks oi. meals and had signed mem bersfip cards in order to be permitted to make purchases. Many well known names were on the list. The nissioners announced that the hearing the rem onstrance against F. J. Higgins of 936 HalIett street had been postponed for one week. It was to have been heard today. The Remington Arms & Am munition Co. remoltstrated on the ground that there are already enough saloons in theNneighborhood
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
LAWYERS ARGUE
 ON EVIDENCE IN NEW HAVEN CASE
Motion to Discuss Indict- ments Will Follow In
 Conspiracy Trial.

New York, Dec 20.-Motions for the defense to strike out various portions of the testimony introduced by the government marked the resumption today of the trial of il former direc- tors of the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad under the sherman to dismiss the indictment on the ground that the evidence did not tend to sustain the charges.
 The argument was expected to con- suI11e the entire day and the jury was dismissed until tomorrow.
 The argument was expected to con- sune the entire day and the jury was dismissed until tomorrow.
 The first motion entered by Richard " Lindabury was to strike out the evidence against the defendant, Ed ward D.. Robbins, in the Metropolitan steamship deal
 John G. Milburn argued that there was nothing to show that the other defendants ever knew of the Robbins tranSa actions.
 .sIn fact said Mr. Milburn, none of them ever knew of these transac- tions until this trial; nor had any thing occurred that aroused in their minds the slightest need for inquiry
 Judge Hunt asked if the govern ment held that. the evidence in ques- tion was sufficient against all the de- fendants.
 That is our contention replied R. l.. Batts, of federal counsel.
 Judge Hunt then inquired about the which authorized a ''compensation for services'' for Billiard in connection with the purchase by Billiard of stock from the New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
ALLEGED PLOTTER SAYS
 KOENlG DIRECTED VAST
 PLAN TO DESTROY CANAL

New York, Dec. 20-Frederick Metz1er, held with others in connec- ton with alleged plots in this county to embarrass, the Allies by hindering g the rnanufa cture or of destroying mu- nitions, made a full statement to the Federal authorities today concerning the activities of Paul Koenig of the Hamburg-American line. Koenig, he said, had 25 agents in New York alone and repored the results of his inves- tigation to Captain von Papen, the Geman military attache.
 According to Metzler, Koenig's ac- ttvities though agents extended to Quebec, Burlington, Vt, Boston and Portland, Me. His activities in this city, Metz1er charged further, brought into his possession among other things. secret reports made by at taches of the Russian embassy on the result of tests of speed boats in Long Island Sound. These, said MetzIer, Koenig got through Frederick SchleindI, of the National City bank, now under arrest.
 Metzler charged fat1y that it was Koenig who sent George Fuchs to destroy the Wel1and Canal, but Fuchs, he said, reported after visiting the canal. that it's destruction could not be accom- plished at that time.
 The authorities have evidence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20

which they believe connects Koenig with the fire on the Atlantic Transport liner Minnehaha, though where this evidence was obtained they did not state. After making his confession Metzler went before the grand jury. That body heard also witnesses from Buffalo who testified concerning the We11and Canal plot.
 It is believed that the grand jury will finish it's work by Wednesday of this week and at that time indictments are expected.
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was expected to testify before the grand jury this afternoon in regard to 1abor's national peace council.
 Dum-dum bullets, alleged to have been manufactured for the Allies by Bridgeport, Conn.,, concern, were ex- hibited in court by counsel for Dr. Kienb1e. It was claimed that Kienzle had obtained information in regard to the manufacture and sale of these bull let's and had submitted his proofs to the state department, that being his only participation in any anti-German propaganda in this country. The com mission appointed on his behalf will examine his father, Jacob Kienz1e> a manufacturer in Wurtemburg, regard ing correspondence alleged to have passed between the two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
REQUEST KINGS HELP TO GET RID
 OF BRAITHWAITE
Eleventh District Politicians Gall on Leader For
 Assistance.

Although City Clerk J, Alex H. Robinson has announced that he would re-appeint Frank. Braithwaite as assistant city clerk. another drive has been made against Braithwaite and it is now said that he will not ba Yesterday. delega- tion from the Eleventh district, the district in which Braithwaite lives, called on John T. King at his home in Wa1d demere avenue. The deIega- ton consisted of Alderman Oliver c. Cole Charles H. Blackham district chairman. and several others. It is said they went to MT. King to oppose Rraithwaite's appointment and that this opposition to Braithwaite is not actuated by political reasons.
 Neither Cole nor Black&arn would say anything today about the reason for the visit. City Clerk Robinson would say nothing either. Asked if he had reconsidered his decision re- garding Braithwa he said:
 Well. in the political game man is never sure of anything until he ac- tua1ly has it and sometimes he isn't sure then. I announced several days ago that T would reappoint MT. Braithwaite and that is all have to say"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Tugs With Tows Race
 Here to Dump Coal

Five tugs each towing barges load ed with soft coal to relieve the threat ened famine of that article in Bridge port, raced up the Sound this morn ing and brought in 22 boats. averag- ing 870 tons of soft coal a boat.
 The tug Robert Robinson brought in eight barges alone while the tugs, Charles Henry McNVilliarns and the Hockendaque, with a joint tow, the William B. GladWish, and the Bu1ley, each had several for this city. It was a good natured race and all entered Bridgeport harbor about the same time.
 The William E. Cleary. steam can aller, arrived with a cargo of plunb ba- go for the Crucible Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
THEIR 0RCANIST OUT,cHOlR IS ON VERGE OF STRIKE Miss Florence Umstatter and Rector Disagree on
 Tempo Religioso. ORGANIST CLAIMS
 CONTRACT RIGHTS Now Two Organists Are on Duty at St. Luke's Church
 f For Each Service.

Following a dispute between rector and organist over the proper rendi- tion of a religious number, the choir of St. Lulze's Episcopal church, Strat- ford avenue and Sixth street, is in a turbulent state.
 Yesterday there was almost strike in the choir The organist, Miss Flor ence Umstatter, had been dismissed, summariIy. The choir at first talked of refusing to sing. Miss Urnstatter usual custom. But one singer already resigned, and has taken her place be- side Miss Umstatter in one of the front pews of the church.
 The trouble began a week ago. Miss Omstatter had her own idea of the siona1. MT. Jepson had different idea of it. The rector asserted his authority as choirmaster. Miss Un~ istatter declared her authority as or- ganist.
 Then during the week. Miss Um- statter received several letters. They called for a conference at the rectory. tions. On Saturday night, at ten o'clock, a special delivery letter reached Miss Umstatter's home. In it she received the news of her dis charge.
 T am the organist of St. Luke's
 
 present to fulfill my duty at every re- hearsal and service,' was her reply.
 Miss Umstattera is paid for playing the organ The choir members vo1un- teer their services.
 Yesterday when she appeared, to perform her usual duties. she found another using her robes, and in her place. Quickly the word passed through the congregation that there was trouble in the chofr-that. Miss Unstatter had been supplanted. Miss iUmstatter was taken by the arm, by a member of the rector's family. and ushered out Of the choir room. But she marched up. the aisle directly be- hind the choir and took a pew near the front. where another of the choir joined her.
 Miss Umstatter has been organist of the church for six years She is well known in musical circles which are awaiting the development, of the sit uation with interest. The choir mem bers are reported to be favorably tn- clined towards Miss Unstatter, and to be preparing to insist upon her rein statement under threats of walking out of the choir next Sunday if this step is not taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Continue Case of
 Suspected Carpenter

Tn city court today Judge Bartlett ordered a continuance until Dec. 23, under bonds of $1,9O0, in the case of Julius Palfi of 207 Spruce street, a1- leged to have burg1arized the home of Elizabeth Takacs at 353 Bostwick avenue.
 Palfi was doing carpenter work in a room of the Takacs home and after he had finished work for the day and gone to his home jewelry to the value of $400 and $2O0 in money were found to be missing from a bureau drawer in the room in which PaIfi was work ing Palfi denies being guilty of the theft The case was continued to all low a further investigation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
U. M. c. Company Continues Fight
 Against Saloons

The effort of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. to keep saloons. from the vicinity of its, plant will be re- newed tomorrow when a hearing is scheduled in the superior court on the company's appeal from the coun- ty commissioners. The company is aggrfeyed at the decision of the com missionersi in granting a transfer to M. Schmucke & Sons, of S56 Hallett street.
 There was 8 remonstrance against this application several months ago but the commissioners granted the Ii-s cense. The applicants transferred from 748 Pembroke street. They de- clared they conducted boarding house for workingmen and desired permission to serve drinks with meals. Attorneys Marsh, Stoddard & Day represent the Union Metallic Co. and DeForest & Klein appear for the applicants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
GERMANS PREPARING
 NEW FLANDERS DRIVR

London. Dec. 20-WithdFaWaI of the British troops from Anzac Cove and Suv1a Bay regions of the GaHipolt peninsula is announced in a brief of-' dciaI communication given out there today. Beyond the statement that the movement was effected successfully, with small losses. few details are given and no illusion is made to the allied forces on the Seddul Balm front at the tip of the peninsula.
 Some indication of the Iong-ezpect- ed offensive by the Germans in Fland- troops is said to have been in progress for several weeks is contained in of1l-a citI British and French reports which state that under a cloud of gas Ger! mans attacked British trenches north east of Ypres. According to these re- ports the Germans failed so com. p1eteIy that few of them emerged from their own trenches and those who did so were moved down by arr tiHery fire. The attack was delivered in the early morning. Later in the day the Germans displayed unusual actiy- ities, directing a heavy bombardment on the British lines near Ypres and on the French positions at Messines
 Mines were exploded before the trenches at Amentieres and German unsuccessfuIly attempted to occupy the craters thus opened. Along the remainder of the western front ar tf1lery dueIs continue, with the French guns near St. Afihiel developing an in tense fire. The Russian and Macedon- ian fronts. so far as the public is ad- vised, are comparatively quiescent.
 The position of Greece is still re- garded with keen anxiety by both sides. The Gounaris party is reported victorious in the Greek elections, but the expected change in leaders is not accepted as implying a different mill itary policy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Playing Cards For
 Drinks is Gambling
 Rules Judge Bartlett

A fine of $25 was the penalty meted out by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in city court today to Vincenzo Schettino, charged with keeping a gambling re- sort at 145 Willard street, better known as the Coffee House. schet- ttno paid the fine Seventeen fre- quenters were arrested when the raid was made at 1 80 Sunday morning by Sergeant Charles H. Wheeler and Po- Hcemen McGovern, Shea, Flanagan and Bolger.
 . Four of the frequenters were re- leased this morning while the other 13 were fined $5 and costs. In the Coffee House customers obtain free drinks providing they are lucky at playing cards. Tn the opinion of Judge Bartlett. it was a violation of the law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20

The opening was distinguished by q tilt between Frank Miller, banker. and John T. King, Republican leader. Mr. Miller, il seems. didn't understand ex- actlY what the board is for.
 MT. Miller inquired as to the duties of the board He was told by Mr. King that they are to select the per 1nanent improvements that, in their opinion. the city should have, and de-. wise means of paying for thern--or get. ting them. MT. Miller said he under. stood the board was an advisory one, to recommend things to. the board of apportionment.
 MT. King held another opinion. The purpose of the board is to recommend to the common council.
 A glimmer of how that one million dollar bond Issue is to be put over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
NOTE ON ANCONA.
 REPEATING US. DEMANDS IS FORWARDED TO VIENNA

-.= Washington, Dec. 2os-secretary Lansing announced today that the sec ond American note on the sinking of the steamship 1Ancona had gone for. ward yesterday and should reach Vii enna tomorrow night.
 The note is about 500. words long. and, although characterized by those acquainted with it's wording as firm in tone, is said to be somewhat less sharp than the first note in the tenor of it's demands. It is based square1y, ac- cording to these officials. on the Aus trian admira1ty's own version of the Ancona sinking and while reference is made to stat1nents of survivors, the reference is said to be more incl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Wilson Marshall Buys Watawga of
 New York Owner

Wilson Masha1l, famed as a yachts man. who about 10 years ago raced his yacht, Atlantic across the ocean and won the Kaiser's cup, has pur- chased another yacht, the watawga and has brought her into this port. The WataWaga was owned by F. L. Hum phreys of New York and has been cruising in southern waters until her sale to MT. Marshall was completed. She is2136 tons, 1O8 feet registered 1ength( 1855 registered breadth and 7.5 registered depth. MT. Marshall was formerly owner of the Levanter, another famous yacht.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Police Begin Drive Against Unnecessary
 Noises on Streets

Superintendent Eugene Birming- ham today posted a notice in all the police stations ordering the policemen to enforce the ordinance adopted by the common council Novenn Der 13, rel atfve to making unnecessary noises on the streets of the city.
 The ordinance relates to changing of bells Non junk dealers wagons, blowing fish horns and yelling of the pedd1ers.
 Several complaints have been re- ceived by the superintendent and he is determined that the nuisance shall be abated and the vio1ators of that ordinance brought before the court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
WESTINGHOUSE co. MAY HAVE STRIKE
 OF ALL EMPLOYES

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 2o-At a meeting of the striking too1makers and nnaehinists of the Westinghouse SO. a general strike of all employees was discussed. Nearly 400 tooImak- CTS and machinists struck Saturday. The advisory committee of the strik- ing men will meet tonight to appoint 8 time for a vote on a general strike. Union officials say that if the strike is voted 1t will be called not before Wednesday. Such a strike would ef- feet the 2,50O men employed in the various Westinghouse shops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20

dental than direct
 The new note is understood to be a reiteration of the original American demands and to hint that it is the last word of the United States These demands are for 1isavowa1 of the sinking Of the Ancona, punishment of tho submarine commander and the payment of ~ an indemnity. for. the Americans killed and injured.
 A reply is expected within 10 days. Continuance of friendly relations be- tween the two governments depends upon Austria's answer.
 Secretary Lansing announced that the text of the second Ancona note would be given out for publication next Wednesday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20

came to the members. all of whom were present except one. The recom- mendations will be made to the com con council, where the Republicans have a majority capable of pushing through any measure.
 Mr Miller expressed some of his opinions but found they were opposed to those of MT. King. The argument ended in the explanation of MT. King as to what he conceived the boards s powers to be.
 John A. Leonard. president of the fire board, appeared before the meet Ing and said the department must have $60.000 right away for a manual system and a hreproofj building to put 1t in. at Middle street and Housatonic avenue. s-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
TO COMMIT HUGGER.

Rassey Wilson, aged IS, colored. of 192 Beards1ey street, who was ar rested while hugging young woman at Main street and Fairfield avenue at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. will be placed in confinement In city court today Wilson's father admitted that his son had suffered mentally at one time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
SKULL NEAR fBRoKEN
 IN FALL OFF WAGON

Roy Bray; living on Vincellette street, driver Of a lumber wagon, slip ped from his seat in front of the AL bert E. Henkel Lace Go, on Connec- ttc1t avenue this afternoon. He s1f- sfered a possible fracture of his skull and was taken to Bridgeport hospital in the emergency ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
ALLIES WARSHIPs SHELL
 BELGIAN COAST TOWNS

Berlin. Dec. 20-Entente allied mon iters yesterday shelled the German positions at Westende, on the Belgian coast, but were finally driven away by land batteries. says the official statement issued today by German army headquarters. The statement adds that German aviators attacked the town of PoperinEhe, near Ypres. numerous hostile troops being com centrated there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Jan. 1 Proclaimed
 Polish Relief Day

Washington, Dec. 2O-An executive proclamation designating Jan. l, 1916 as day for making contributions for the. relief of the stricken inhabitants of Poland was issued today from the White House. President Wilson sign ed the proclamation Saturday. ThS fund thus raised will be administered by the American Red Cross, with headquarters here, to which, the pro c1amation states, contributions should be addressed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-20
Struck on Head By - Driver, Bergeron
 Is Seriously Hurt

Fred Bergeron. an employe of George T. Kelly, truckrnan, was struck on the head by Calvin Scott, 8 driver in the stables at Wells street and Housa- tonic avenue, this afternoon. Bergeron is in the Bridgeport hospital, believed to have sustained fracture of the skull Scott l.as been placed under ar rest.