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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
WATCHED RIVER RISE.

WATCHED RIVER RISE
 After almost a whole day ofsrain. a. thundershower cu1mfnated in a 1eIoudburst For an hour residents along the course of Mill Creek, through the east center of the city, watched the slow rise of the stream due to a rainfall of nearly three in ches in six hours.
 At 8:45 the Glenwood Dam, above the city. burst, and the wall of water swept down through the city, carrying g with it the homes of those who had waited until the last minute to leave
 The Loemnuis Wagen Works and the Nelson Machine shop. each -occu- pyirlg nearly half a block, were the largest structures to De swept away. plants. two of the largest rnanufactor- ies in the city, were covered with 15 feet of water.
 Early this morning, gas mains all over the city were cut off and tele- phone, street car ard electric lighting service were Raralyzed.
 Danger from falling high tension electric wires Became apparent, and the authorities threw a heavy guard If police and volunteers around the flooded section. Many poles, weigh ted with wires and undermined by the flood, dropped into the street.
 The charitable societies. Ishe armory, hotel and hastily organized shelter clubs gave refuge to hundreds who saved but. their own lives and few belongings.
 Only three serious accidents had been reported at the hospitals up to an ear ly hour this morning. Two would-be rescuers were struck by floating debris and their legs were broken while a third was nearly drowned when The 10th street bridge was swept away
 The washing out of the main line or the New York Central and the Penn svIvania Railroad station left dozen or more trains here, with no prospect of their departure for a couple of days
 The rush of water down State street flooded. .nearly. every store on the thor =oughfare and floating wreckage added to the damage by smashing hundrecs of display windows.
 Throughout the night the torrent of rain continued Only the wide mouth of the creek at the lake shore prevent ed much more serious devastation Piles of debris on the streets in the path of the storm were 15. feet high. E 4 dozen of the largest plants in the city will be closed down for 10 days or two weeks until the machinery in the first floors can be cleared away. The story of F'iremen Sherry and Bates stood out among the scores of heroic acts Taking a girl from her home on the creek bank they started down tie telephone pole which ena abIed them 10 reach her, when. the house fell against the pole and all three were swept into swift current 4 block farther down, the trio were pulled from the stream by the almost superhuman efforts of othef hremen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

Erie, Pa. Aug 4-Goroner [. Hanles shortly before today persons pershed nights flood Mayor Stern at o'clock said the number probably after survey the debris ing of missing Coroner Hanley raised the estimate to 30
 The flood caused the overflow of Mill Creek fol- lowing bursting of Genwood and through section the city block in width and mile long,
 The property loss is $3Ooo000.
 The identified dead Emma Osborne A John Donovan Sweeney Higgins printer; Higgins, MrsJohn Higgins and infant Mrs Cora Anderson, Main, 28.
 All Night
 through night rlins recovering bodies from approximately onha of the devastated district The the direction of Mayor N Stern and members of the city council
 swept by the flood extends from Twenty sixth and French uptown business 10th and State streets distance of about mile.
 Mayor made request for company of the patrol the ruined section of cit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
ENGLAND,s DAY OF PRAYER.

London, Aug. 4-The British em- pire united today in prayer observance of the anniversary of the declaration of war against Germany. In Virtual ly every city and town in the British Isles, as well as in all parts of the dominions and colonies, overseas. the day was one of intercession and pray CT, with meetings of common aim and purpose to ask the aid of the All mighty for ultimate victory in cause which the British peoples consider just and righteous
 The chief ceremony was held in London. with services attended by King George and Queen Mary at noon in St PauPs Cathedral.
 The Cathedral was thrown open to all corners and before a vast throng the Most Rev. Randall T. Davidson, Archbishop Of Canterbury. and the Right Rev. Arthur F. Ingram, Bishop of London, conducted a brief and sim pie service, concluding with the hymn Through The Night Of Darkest Hour" and the national anthem. A notable feature of the gathering was the presence of a great number of wounded soldiers and sailors who were given a. preference of seats at the Kings request His Majesty wore the khaki uniform of a staff officer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
STRIKE AT ILION
 REMINGTON SHOP GROWING LARGER

Utica. N. r.. Aug. 4.-strike condi- lions at the Remington Arms plant at Ilion remained unchanged today aside from the rumor that several of the day workers are ready to join the piece workers for the 20 per cent. increase, The total number remaining away from work is about 1000.
 Pawtucket, Aug. 4-The strike of s5s machinists employed at the plant of Potter & Johnston Co, which it has been announced would go into effect at noon today, will not be call ed until tomorrow. Tine men voted last night to walk out unless their demands for increased wages and shorter hours were granted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
IS EVACUATED.
 IS REPORT TO BERLIN
STR. SEABOARD
 IS ONLY VESSEL TO BRAVE SOUND
Heavily Loaded Bridgeport Freignter Creeps Along
 Connecticut Coast.

The steamer seahoard of the Hart ford 6 New York Transportation line Ietf her pier a1 80 this morning for New York. She had not been reported at New York late this afternoon,y al- though she usually makes the trip 1n five hours.
 The Seahoard is Q large freight boat carrying no passengers. She was heav- fly loaded with freight. No~apprehen- sion is felt for her safety, although she is believed to be the only vessel along the coast today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
STORM BOUND TUGS
 MAKE LOCAL HARBOR

Among the tugs which have sought shelter in the harbor from the storm are the Volunteer, who was towing q schooner from New Haven to New York, the Charles Henry McWilIiams, bound west with a tow of eight boats the Bully, bound for PreYidenc weith four boats; and the Hockendaque. who has eight boats from New Haven The Seabeard came fin at o'clock this with her usual cargo of freight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
PHONE WIRES DOWN
 IN MANY STREETS

Six hundred Subscribers were with out telephone service to-day, Manager W W. Knight, of the local exchange reported this noon. The lines were scattered throughout the city and trouble was caused, in most instan- ces, by grounding. Some wires were torn down by falling trees. MT. Knight said.
 Toll line service was generally good he reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Gardens Ruined By
 Rainfall And Wind

Amateur gardeners in Bridgeport and vicinity to-day wore gloomy fa- ces. The heavy rain and wind had raised all sorts of hob with growing vegetation and some reported that their crops were utterly ruined. Grow ing corn seemed to suffer the most. as stalks had just about attained a height where they were easy prey for the heavy winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
New York Flooded; Schooner Is Sunk
 Off Scotland Light

New Yorl. Aug. >4-Streets in New ork city and it's suburbs were turned into yellow rivers, surface and cfcva.t- ed traffic was badly crippled. wires
 were blown into Q tangled network. trees uprooted and hundreds of eel lars flooded in a torrentia1 downpoar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Revolutions
 In Portugal
 Are At Hand

Lisbon, Friday. July 2o.-via Paris, Aug. 4.-Oelayed in transmissionl- Sensational and alarming reports are current in the capital of no less than three separate revolutions in Portugal. Riots and assau1ta are of daily occur renee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
GREAT CONDUIT
 G0LlAPSES AT
 ARMS COMPANY
New Lighting and Power System Suffers Several
 Thousand Dollars Loss

The heavy rain washed the founda- tions from under a. big conduit at. the Arms company plant in Boston avenue today. and the conduit collapsed. It was used to house lighting and power wires, and for water and steam pipes.
 The damage will amount to several thousands of dollars, it was said at the plant today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
ALLIED NATIONS
 PRESENT CAUSE
 TO GREEK KING

Athens, Greece, Aug. 4@The Brit ish, French, Russian and Italian min tsters at Athens made a collective visit to M. Gounaris, the Greek premier, today, and made united representa- tions regarding the political situation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
WEATHER FORECAST

Partly cloudy Thursday; strong east winds becoming variable and diminishing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
FIFTY DEAD IV FLOOD AT ERIE, PA.;
 BRIDGEPORT HIT BY TERRIFIC STOR'
FOURTEEN BODIES ARE
 RECOVERED IN DEBRIS
 OF WRECKED BUILDINGS

Police and Fire Departments Work All Night to Rescue Persons Caught in Onrush of Waters When Big Dam Bursts After Heavy Rain Property Damage Will Be More Than S3,OOO,0OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
TRAFFIC PARALyZED IN
 MANY PARTS OF CITY IN
 WORST STORM OF YEARS

Hardy Steamer Naugatuck Driven Back to Port With Panic Stricken Passengers and Even Crew Seasick- Great Loss of Launches and Small Craft Along the Shores of Long Island Sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Belgian Ship Sunk.

London, Aug. 4-The Belgian steamship Koophandel, of l. 885N tons gross, was sunk to-day by a German submarine. Nine men of the crew were landed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Uneonfirmed Message States That Russians Have Abandoned City and Have Retreated Because of Lack of Ammunition.
Petrograd Silent. on Condi- tions at Polish Capital Belgian Steamer is Sunk By Submarine England Has Day of Prayer.

Berlin, Aug. 4-The Over seas. News. Agency to-day says the Russian legation at The Hague has officially announced the evacuation of, Warsaw on account of the lack of ammuni- ton.
 The bridges over the Vistula river, the advices say, have been ordered blown up.
 Reports received st the front and given out by the Overseas News Agency say that the in vestment of the Russian for tress of Ivangorod is progress ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

The actual evacuation of the Polish capital was not referred to in the Russian official com munication issued in Petrograd to-day and no confirmation of the report has been received from any other source.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
officials of War College Coming.

Fighting battles that occurred more
than so years ago, and picking out
the flaws that were mare or the STRAIT
egy used in the battle of the Monoca-
cy, near Frederick Junction, officers
Of the Army War College, Washing
to-, about 40 in number, will camp
al the Frederick fair grounds on about
June II while en- route to Gettysburg
Where the officers will stay for sew
eral days going over the battlefield
purely for tactical study of the fam
Gus battlefield.
The War College party will be
&C imposed of commissioned officers
WHO are undergoing special study at
tie military institution. They will be
az ompanied by the usual number of
o. erlies, cooks and other camp at
te dants, with the wagons and equip
n mt. The party has so arranged its
re tie that other battlefields, that were
tie scenes of conflicts during the
n mmoth war between the North and
Il o South, will be passed. A tactical
Study will be made of each battle
fl d.
his scheme of studying the move
n ats of troops in Americas greatest
wsr has become the most practical
N thod of war strategy for officers of
ii United States. Each year party
OF officers makes this trip to either
G tysburg or other battletields,
e ally important for some particular
liz of war maneuvers.
The stay at Gettysburg will be of
IL, nd
e. under the direction of instructors
Fl m the Army War College will de-
wee practically the entire time to this
81 ly of positions held by the armies
O. he North and the South.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Freaks of Lightning.

Tearing one entire corner out of
the barn, burning several sets of
harness, and throwing debris beneath
the feet of stable of horses, light
ming on Monday evening struck the
barn on the farm of Samuel p. Bus
sard, Middletown, tenanted by l.. A.
Poole, and caused a damage of about
$25. The lightning bolt struck the
barn in the upper corner of the barn,
near the roof, went down the drain
pipes, tearing huge stones from the
wall and entered the ground.
Several horses stood within a few
feet of the corner in which the bolt
descended and were not injured. The
animals wre badly frightened, some
being struck with small stones that
flew from the barn wall. They were
not injured. Yesterday morning large
stones were found in the stalls of
the stables directly under the horses.
One of the most peculiar features
of the incident is that the barn was
not fired. The bolt evidently passed
through a section of the building,
which was filled with material of in
flammable nature.
Two sets of harness hanging on
pegs against stable walls, were al
most entirely burned The iron and
steel traces were melted and welded
together The leather was twisted,
torn and burned. Other harness and
farm equipment hanging near that
particular corner of the building was
torn and scattered over the stable
room.
Stones which would tax the strength
of two men to lift were torn from
the wall and pitched from ten to fif-
teen feet from the building. Those
who saw the building declare that the
damage was slight. Farmers and
residents in that section marvel at
the narrow escape from total des-
truction of the barn.
The barn was struck on Monday
evening about 8 o'clock during per-
haps the most severe electrical storm
that has swept over Frederick county
this season.
Last Wednesday lighting struck in
a wire fence on the farm of Emory G.
Remsburg, near Buckeystown, and
passed through the wire and struck
valuable hog that was scratching its
back on the fence. The animal was
so badly injured that it was neces-
sary to kill it.
Mr.. Remsburg, who was walking
short distance from the hog when
the lightning struck, was slightly
shocked. When the bolt struck the
fence, he declared he felt as if his
hat was being yanked from his head.
He was not seriously injured, how
eyer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
May Construct six-story Building

If the business of Frederick justi-
fies such a structure the Byerly estate
will put up a siX-story Office and
business building on the site of the
old building, the front of which col
lapsed several weeks ago during re-
modelling work But according to the
plans and specifications issued yes
terday by the architects, Kepner &
Smith, the building will be three
story structure, with walls and a roof
that will warrant the construction of
an additional three stories. 1t is
known that the owners of the build
ing site would now give orders to eX-
tend the structure to six stories pro-
viding there were sufficient demands
for such building in Frederick
The structure to be rushed to COM
pletion as rapidly as possible, will be
of Greendale brick, cement and steel
The structure will be made as near
fireproof as possible. The roof is to
be made of Stag.
The plans in the architects offices
show that the structure is to be the
most modern thing in the line of bust
ness buildings. Monstrous steel grid
ers will extend from one wall to the
other, providing floor space on all
three floors entirely free of support
ing columns or pillars. The second
floor will be left entirely free of di-
visions and will be completed accord
ing to the wishes of the tenant.
The steel beam over the first floor
will weight about 10000 pounds,
which is perhaps one of the heaviest
Orders to be used in this city in a
structure of this character in recent
years. All roof drainage will run
through wrought iron pipes that ex-
tend through the interior of the build
ing. This will eliminate freezing of
drain pipes and surface water.
The entire front of the building will
be laid in rough Greendale brick of
a grayish color. There will be wide
and deep joints. There will be four
projecting pilasters in the front sep
arating three panels. The side panels
will contain one window to the floor,
the center three windows, capped with
white stone. A semi-circular arch
will cap each panel. The arch over
the center panel will be quite large
affair, and will be capped with cen
trail figure of cut stone, bearing the
inscription, "Byerly Building, 1915.
There will be ornamental brickwork
in each of the panels.
Entrance to the various upper stor-
les will be made on the south side of
the first floor. Entrance to the first
floor will be made through the center
of the building. Two spacious and
large windows, level with the pave
ment, will be constructed on either
side of the door.
The third floor which will be occu-
pied by the Byerly studios will con-
tain the latest in this line of equip
ment. My Byerly is now inspecting
| furnishings and designs for his stud
los. The ceilings of the first floor will
be Is feet. Hahn & Betson are the
contractors
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Campaign Against Gambling.

III games of chance are under the
b in Frederick, and the provisions
OF he Maryland law may even be ex-
te led to whist parties, where various
7 les are offered. States Attorney
S luel A. Lewis inaugurated his
c. paign against chance propositions
o. Saturday night, when he notified
IT, managers of moving picture the
a,4as of the city that hereafter no
e. nent of chance will be allowed to
c n into the giving of prizes.
IN the past the managers Of certain
n lie theatres have offered prizes to
p ons. With each cash fare patrons
" Q given tickets, bearing numbers,
n Two alike Duplicate tickets were
su. sequently drawn at random before
Il view of the patrons Of the house
ons ticket, possibly the first drawn,
vcl the prize.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Farmers to Hold Picnic.

A monster union farmers picnic,
to rival anything of it's kind ever held
in Frederick county, is being planned
by the Frederick County Farmers AS
ISOLATION. The movement, which is
to include all farmers organizations
of the county, was started on Satur-
day afternoon at the regular meeting
of the association, in the Frederick Y.
M. C. A. auditorium. Although nothing
definite was done relative to the time
this mammoth picnic, the affair prob
ably will be held some time during
August, at place to be fixed jointly
by the various associations of the
county.
The following committee represent
ing various organizations, was ap-
pointed by President David G. Zentz:
Walter England, of the Urbana club;
Jesse p. King, of the Mt. Airy club;
Lewis F. Kefauver, of the Middletown
club; President David G. Zentz, of
Thurmont club, and Emory c. Rems-
berg, of the Jefferson Grange.
The Jefferson Grange, one of the
most healthy independent district or
CARNATIONS of the county which has
been holding annual picnics will unite
with the county association. Mr..
Remsberg declared that the members
of the grange would be perfectly will
ing to have a large picnic, which would
draw farmers from all sections of
Frederick county.
Speakers of national fame will be
invited to come to Frederick county
for the picnic. Nothing definite has
been done relative to the arrangement
of program for this picnic.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF

THE FREDERICK TRUST COMPANY.
Al Frederick, in the State of Maryland, at
the close of business, March 4, 1915.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
FARM FOR SHLE.

Farm for sale of one hundred and fifty
acres, good neighborhood along pike, suita
BILE for farming and dairying, good mead
ows, running water; eight miles from thl'
city. Enquire at this Office. aug. 10 IL
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
10 CENTS EXTRA FOR CASH FARES
New Rule In Effect On The Baltimore
And Ohio Railroad.

Persons boarding trains at agency
stations of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway company will be charged 10
cents in addition to the usual rail-
road fare. This does not apply to
the. non agency stations. This order
went into effect on Sunday. The
freight and ticket agency at Tuscaro-
ra has been closed. All traffic from
that station is being handled through
the agency at Washington Junction,
about four miles west of Tuscarora.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
COMMENCEMENT ON JUNE Q.
One Pupil to Graduate From Academ.
of Visitation.

The annual commencement at The
Academy of Visitation, this city, will
be held Wednesday morning, June g.
Miss Margaret Long, of this city, will
graduate. The nineteenth annual re-
union of the Alumnae association will
commence on the same day and last
through Thursday, June 10.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
FORTY-NINE IN CONTESTS
n ing Soon win Be Held To Decide
On Prizes.

rorty-nine children have entered
Il garden contests which are being
c. lucted by the outdoor department
o. he Frederick Civic club. There
arr three different contests, flower,
vc table and window box contests.
A Getting will be held to decide on
Il prizes to be given away.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-04-02
Mcsherrystown. Pa. Oh Tuesday

McSherrystown, Pa, on Tuesday.
Lewis Elliott and wife left on
Tuesday for their home In York
Springs.
Levi ID Sell and wife, of Hanover,
attended the |. O. O. H. banquet On
Friday night and visited friends in
and near town Mr.. Sell returned
home ON Sunday and Mrs. Sell was
visiting her sister, Mrs Byron Stull,
near keysville, Tuesday. She was
summoned home by the death OF her
husband, he having been killed while
at work, by falling from a scaffold,
although at this writing not many OF
the particulars are known.
Work on the last section of the
state road was commenced this week.
A. this il the worst section OF the
road it is hoped it will be completed
in the near future.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fraley, Miss Clara
Rowe, Mary Ellen and Virginia
Eyster, of Emmitsburg, spent Satur-
day with Mrs. S. c. OFT.
Mrs. Frank Long, OF Beech Creek,
Pa, who had been visiting her moth
er and grandmother for several
months, returned home on Saturday.
Miss Evelyn Jones and grandmother
Jones, of Westminster, are visiting
the latter's son, David F. Jones.
Mrs. III. B. Miller spent the weeks
end i'm Philadelphia on visit to MIR.
Miller, who is a patient at hospital
there
An epidemic of grip seems to have
taken hold of our town.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-04-02
PATAPSCO..

The oyster supper and bazaar which
was held on Saturday night for the
benefit of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was successful. The sum OF
$50 was realized. Thirty dollars was
cleared from the fancy table, which
was presided over by Mrs. VIM. a.
Davidson, or Westminster, who
sought the contributions for the same.
The members of the church wish to
thank Mrs Davidson for her mani
tested interest, and those who con-
tributed
Miss Edyth Mason and Miss Daisy
Bell, OF Baltimore, spent Saturday
and Sunday with MIR. and Mrs. Chas.
Spencer.
Mrs. J. r. Albaugh and daughter,
Madeline, ere spending some time
with relatives in Greenmount.
Mr.. Hollenbaugh, of near West
minister, has moved on the farm OIL
Mr.. George Benson, formerly occu-
pied BY Mr. Marshall Knight
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. AZ Davidson and
SON, Earl, spent Saturday and Sun
day with relatives and friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. +. G. Wells spent
Sunday with the formers parents,
DR. and Mrs r. O. Wells, of Hamp-
stead.
! Barnard's moving pictures are
shown every night during this week
in the Hall