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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
vERDuN BATTLE IS RENEWED BY
 KAISER,S ARMY.

Paris, July 12.-@-Although the battle in Picardy which has been raging for ten days is absorbing most of the at- tention of the German commanders, they were able today to revive the struggle at Verdun, making some ad- vance there and delivering several sharp local attacks in the Lorraine and Vosges sections, probably to conceal the transfer of troops to the Somme region.
 Having maintained their grip on the Thiamont Work but failing to debouch therefrom, the Germans now are try ing to push forward their left flank. Their artillery was busy all day yes- terday, all night, and this morning they worked up the bombardment to a pitch equal to any that has gone be- fore. Then the bombardmentT ceased, making way for the infantry.
 One column sought to work its way along the railroad which runs around Hill 320 towards the. Fleury station situated in the eastern extremity of the village but it melted away before the French fire as did another column in Chapilre wood
 Columns debouching vaux Fort, however, succeeded in getting a bare footing, after intense fighting; in the Fumfn Wood to the west and the ru- ined 'Damloup battery, one of the sub sidiary outer defenses of verdun which lies >three-quarters of mile south west of the village on the edge of the Laufee Plateau.
 The advantage which the Germans obtained was not great, since the bat tery is swept by guns from Souville, Tavannes and Bourvaux.
 The days operations on the Somme were confined to completing the work of Sunday and yesterday, of clearing the Germans out of these few isolated positions they still held in the bend of the Somme opposite Peropne. The French troops on the north of the Somme are continuing their prepara- tton for the next move.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
Hacking Coughs

Every tina you try to clear your throat by hacking you injure the deli- cate throat lining and increase irrita- ton and inflammation. Every blast your lungs make, weakens them. Bring up the phlegm easily and quick ly and at the same time soothe and heal your throat by taking Leonardo s Cough Syrup (Creosoted)./ For seri- ous or slight colds or coughs. bron- chitis, grippe, whooping cough and croup it will never fail you. It is pure, safe and sure. Best for the children-best for you. Get bottle today at your druggist-25c. Hindle's 2 Drug Stores, 987 Main street and sos Main street-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
'LuSlTAnIA WIDOW
 ID COLLECT BIG
 INSURANCE POLICY
War Rider Not Duly Entered, Rules Appellate Court Re- !
 versing Decision.

Hhe decision of the supreme court oE New York in holding that Mrs. May Davies Hopkins had no claim against the Connecticut General Life 1nsurance company because her hus-l band. Albert l. Hopkins. had signed . rider releasing the company from liability in the event of his death through Eufopean war conditions, has been reversed by the appellate divi- sion of that state. which has given the platntin Judgment for $40,OQ0. the full amount of the Insurance and costa
 MT. Hopkins lost his life through the sinking of.the Lusitania on May q, 1915. He was president of the Newport News Shipbuilding com pany. The opinion of the court was written by Justice Davis and was 1, dfssented to by Justice Clarke, It was agreed that Out for the Sswar rider tile plaintiff would have been concededly entitled to recover the insurance, 2, because all of the other fleets set forth in the pleadings were admitted . /
 SThe rider appeared to have been mutually agreed to by MT. Hopkins and the defendant, but the latter fail ed to file a copy of the rider with tdS state superintendent of insurance t0robtain his approval of it, nor did it bear the name of any executive oA1cer of the company. It was signed by the corporate agents of the com pai1y, We1ls, Potter, Fisk and Ustick, Inca of New York .
 The plaintiff contended that the rider was invalid because of the failure of the defendant to comply with the provisions of Chapter 155 of the laws of 1913, which required tho filling of any paper making a change in . policy, and that the change should be printed in bold f&ce type and with greater promin- e3ce than any other portion of the text of the policy"
 The trial court found that the de- fendant had failed to comply with the law, but that the violation did not inva1idate the rider; that 1t ef- fected no change in the policy, and therefore did not need approval The decision of the appellate division said th4t the rider was made a part Of the policy by thes terms of the policy
 
 c&lling for the requirements was to i6ayry out the public policy of the stAte to take control of all forms of inGnrance contracts and prevent in- surAnce companies from Issuing pol ictes without the approval of the psfnerintendent of insurance
 U was pointed out that part of tic policy clearly covered such a Hes as had occurred and that the Hder cut down the risk and so chang e7 Its form. The defendant contend a ,that even if the issuance of an unnled ana unapproved rider or policy was a violation of the law the policy was made good by subdivision I of section .107. which declared that q policy issued in violation of the sec- ton should be held to be valid. The appellate division said this contention iwas unsound, and that -~the policy mutt be construed according to the laws The opinion read:
 'fWhen- the legislature made it a criminal offense to issue policies in Wi1fnl violation of section 107 it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
WILSON LEADS COLLEGE POLL
Gets 2S9 of 6S9 Votes in Straw Ballot
 at Univdksity of Maine.

At the University of Maine, which Is the largest college in that State, a straw vote of the faculty and students was taken recently which is consider ed significant. There were 689 votes boiled. Of these, 289, or practically three-sevenths of the entire vote were for President Wilson. Colonel Roose- welt received 189, Justice Hughes re- ceived 101, and the rest were scatter ed among the various candidates.
 No effort was made on the part of anybody interested in Democratic politics to influence this vote. It is said, in fact, that none of the Demo- cratic leaders knew that it was to be taken. It was spontaneous. on the part of MT. Wilson's friends at the State University.
 T doubt of there ever was a time before in the history of this country when three-sevenths of the students and faculty of a New England col lege have expressed their preference for a Democratic candidate for presi- dent" said a friend in letter to the Democratic National Committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
ALL SPANISH RAILROADS =,
 THREATENED BY STRIKE


 s Madrid, July 12.-The railroad strike situation shows no improvement. Pre- mier Romanones and, the minister of public works conferred with leaders of, the employees and railroad directors today without results and the strike begins at midnight, at which hour all trains on the northern railroad will be stopped.
 Meanwhile, all the principal railroad stations have been occupied by troops and railroad men, liable to military service have been notified that they must continue at work; but only ex- press and mail trains will run tomor- row. The railroad conapany has of- fered to promite all employees who re- main at work.
 The National Union of Spanish Workmen tonight discussed the adyis- ability of calling a general strike of all trades. A special meeting of the cabinet in view of the gravity of the situation has been summoned for to- morrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
FEQUONNOCK LODGE
 NSTALLS OFFICERS

At the meeting of Pequonnock lodge. No. 4, I. o. O. F., last night, William West was installed as noble grand. The installation was under the direction of Grand Master Fred erick H. North and staff.
 Others officers installed were vice grand. Mitchell Stone; recording sec retary. George H. Zumstag; financial secretary. Harry H. Pritchard; treas 'urer, Marcus L. Reynolds: warden, Clifford Insham; conductor, E. w. Phelps; R. s. S., E. R. Holmes; L. s. S.,~J. Beckwith; R. S. N. G., J. J. Won We4eke; L. s. N. G., T. M Cal lender; R. s. v. G.. Leo J. Hatch: l.. IS. V. G., Walter H. Leveen; I. G., B. G. Selsam and O. G., Frederick Styles
 An entertainment followed the in- 5tallation- George Petersen sang Scotch songs and there was music by an orchestra. A lunch was served by the ladies of the Rebekah lodge. Dancing followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
Geduldig Won't Quit Clerkship in Board of
 Appraisal at\ Once

Attorney Abe s. Geduldig will re- main as clerk of the board of ap- praisal of benefits and damages until August 1, and possibly longer, Arthur F. Connor, recently elected to the new ly created position of examiner of liens is still employed in the motor vehicle department of the office of Secretary of State arranging matters for his sue cessor.
 Although he was to take his new office on July 1, it now appears doubt full if he will be ready by August l. When MT. Connor is ready to take up the duties of the sinecure which has recently been handed him here, he will be elected clerk of the appraisal board to succeed Attorney Geduldig.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
Department of Labor
 Finds Jobs For Many

Able bodied men who want work and are unable to procure 1t should apply at the local postoffice for blanks to be filed with the Department of La- bor, which will find occupation for them in western fields during the har- vesting. It is said that Kansas farmers are paying as much as $3 day with board for harvesters.
 Men desiring other kinds of work may also fill out applications as well as employers who desire help. The department will endeavor to fit the right men to the right places The plan has been successfully tried out for several years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
CONGRESS
 HEARS LUMBER DEALERS

Dertoit, July 12.-Today's sessions of the worlds Salesmanship Congress were devoted to departmental meet ings, separate gatherings being held by lumber salesmen, insurance sales men, real estate men, automobile men. sales managers and others!
 Many of the best known lumbermen of the country attended the meeting of the lumber salesmen which was presided over by R. H. Downman, Of New Orleans. president of the Nation al Lumber Manufacturers Association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
THE PKETTIEsr FACn

and the most beautiful hands are o1- ten disfigured by an unstghtly wart It can easily bs removed in . few ,oAys without pain by ustng Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at the S,yrus Pharmacy. A1S .1sirf1sld AvA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12

FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12

The French liner Touraine arrived at New York from Bordeaux.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12

FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RECK . SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12

The 23rd Regiment of Brooklyn ar rived at McAllen, Tex.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12

The call for bathing togs finds us prepared to go to the front with good lines at popular prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12

Special line of Athletic underwear, 7ec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-12
Manufacturers Short Piece Shirt Sale
 Starts To-day!

Three thOus- and shirts cut up from s h o r t pieces that our m a n u f actrlrers have left at the end of season, also many broken lines from reg ular stock, both stiff and soft cuffs.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
In and Around Maysburg.

More snow, sleet and rain.
Rev. Thomas filled his appoint
ment at the Baptist church Satur-
day evening, Sunday and Sunday
evening.
We understand Mr.. Sam Stat
ons has traded For store at Arch
lie and expects to take charge
soon. We are sorry to lost Mr..
Stations from our midst, but hope
our loss will be Archie 8 gain.
Mrs. Farmer and Goodwin were
unable to attend church Sunday
morning.
Orvid Jacobs while skating at
school Wednesday fell and broke
his arm just above the wrist. DR..
Smith was called and set the bone
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bowler
moved over near ,Urich Friday.
Tan White, Arch Anderson and
two of Mr.. Coonses boys helped
Mr.. Gilbert haul hogs to Urich
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed and children
visited at Mr.. Harne Harnesses
afternoon.
Mr.. Sterling Harness visited at
Mr.. Hearts Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heart are i'm
proving but are not able to get
put.
Miss Yada Snow is quite poor
A NEIGHBOR.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Bank of Rockville.

To the Bank of Rockville il
due much credit for the promi
ncnt part it has taken in the de-
velopment of Rockville and the
territory surrounding. This
worthy institution was estab.
lished in 1890. The charter for SO
years has REACHED the halfway
station and if the past twenty
five years is a fair criterion, we
bespeak for The Bank of Rock
vile a high degree of prosperity
as it continues on it's Quincy.
With L. Hagnauer, president j;
j. f. Hook, Vice-President and
w. f. Heyle Cashier, this bank is
in the hands of men we'll up in the
banking business and in whom
the utmost confidence may safe
ly be placed. Mr.. Heyle came to
Rockville from Appleton City,
and has been cashier Of this bank
25 years and under his able man
agement the institution has pros
pered until it is recognized as
one of the safest banks in the
state.
Since it's organization The
Bank of Rockville has paid it's
1855 per cent in divi-
dends amounting to $35, 500 and
has placed in the surplus fund
100 per cent or $4,000 and has in
the undivided profits 100 per cent
Or $4,000, making in all a total
act earning of SIS per cent or
b55, 50O.-Rockville Booster.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
( Spruce.

Spruce is coming to the front.
1 t We re g going to to have q new gen
eral merchandise store in the near
future, w. Ira Eads and John
Mulkey had their sale Tuesday
preparatory to going into the
mercantile business at Spruce. As
competition is the spice of life
we may expect some keen compe-
tition, also good prices as both
Mr.. Eads and Mr.. Mulkey are
wide awake, enterprising. young
men, and will cause the other
merchants to do little hustling.
Luck to you boys. Here g hoping
you a prosperous year in your
work.
Capt. j. B. Newberry is much
better.
Mrs. Jas. Hill, who has been
quite sick is improving.
The many friends of Miss Eula
Winegarden surprised her on her
birthday, Saturday night and q
delightful time was the verdict of
every one present. Light refresh
ments were served after which,
with many wishes for many more
happy birthdays they took their
leave.
There are numerous skating
parties being held these days.
Miss Jessie Stevens fell on the
ice and dislocated her elbow last
week.
Miss Anna Winegarden has
been among those who have the
grip the past week.
For the second time DR.. Hill of
Kansas City was called to oper-
ate on Miss Myrtle Cook.
O. j. Bradford of Deepwater
spent several days in Spruce look
ing after business interests.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Three Die on q. s. Submarine

New York, Jan. 15.-Two were
killed outright and eleven, men
were injured when an explosion
partly wrecked the United States
submarine E-2 at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard this afternoon.
John Shulz, a civilian employee
who was injured in the explosion
on the E-2, died at the yard dis
pensary, making a total of three
dead.
All of the injured men taken
out were black with smoke and
CRIME and at first it was impossi-
BILE. to tell whether they were bad
ly injured or only suffering from
slight burns. Several officers
who were lowered into the craft
before the fumes were cleared out
were pulled out after becoming
unconscious.
The E-2 was at the navy yard
having installed the new batteries
which Thomas A. Edison has de-
veloped for the United States
navy. She was the first SUMNER
sible to be so equipped.
The explosion occurred while
the batteries were being re-
charged, according to a statement
made at the naval hospital by one
Of the injured men. It was
caused by hydrogen gas, he said.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
ALIEN IMMIGRATION
IN STATE DECREASES
War Respuusiibb11e for Small Mum
: Der Of Foreigners Arriving
Last Year,

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. Ii
With a falling off in 1915 of i'm
migration from Europe into
Missouri of 60 per cent, due tc
the European war, it will prove
interesting information to the
people of Missouri what the occu.
patton of aliens who settled in
Missouri during that year, were.
A bureau of labor statistics
bulletin, completed today, an
nounces that of 2,743 aliens who
came to Missouri, 63 followed
professional work, 4O1 were arti-
sans, 1878 are classed as miscel-
laneous and 1,101 were dependent
women and children.
There were 282 servants, about
evenly divided between sexes.
Those who preferred farm work
to any other kind of toll num-
bered 167. Among Others classed
as following miscellaneous" oc-
equations were four agents, one
teamster, four fishermen, two ho-
tel keepers two manufacturers,
forty-five merchants and dealers
and seventy-one of different vo-
cations than those already emu
merated.
While farmers and farm work
ers are considered to be the most
desirable of all immigrants, those
classed as skilled workers are
highly welcome. With the state
already full of clerks and ac-
countants sixty-two of the 1915
immigrants stated this was their
occupation.
Those engaged in professional
work are classified as follows:
Clergymen, IA; architect, 1; edit
err, l; electrical engineers, q;
civil engineers, 4; lawyers, 4;
scientists, 4; musicians, 6; govern
nent officials, 3; physicians, 4
~; and eight others not
regularly listed.
It is not known where in the
state these professionals are locat-
I'd, hut it is thought cities claimed
most Of them.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Invitation to T. r. is Recalled.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 15.-
After having once extended an in
vitation to. Theodore Roosevelt to
be the principal speaker at its an
nual banquet here January 20
the Mckinley association of Con-
necticut has informed him it was
impossible for them to come to an
agreement on the question.
Word has been sent to Oyster
Bay recalling the invitation.
The Mckinley association is
composed of 600 Progressives and
A subcommittee
decided on the invitation and a
delegate was sent to Oyster Bay.
Mr.. Roosevelt accepted, but later
the Republicans objected and in
the interest of peace, the invita-
tion was recalled.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Bell System Earned $24, 100000
in 1915.

The gross earnings Of the
American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company (The Bell Sys-
temp were about $240,0O0,0OO last
year, a gain of about $14, 100000
as compared with 1926, 1852, 1923 in
1914. An official statement to
stockholders was made public to-
day.
The increase in gross earnings,
it is announced, was below the
normal increase Of recent years,
there was an abnormal
gain in the long distance business
in certain sections. The company
spent $31, 100000 last year for
plant additions.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Fire Prevention.

The Missouri Fire Prevention
association, an organization
whose object is to reduce the fire
loss of life and property in this
state, is making an effort to edu-
cate and secure the cooperation of
the school pupils in fire proven
ton, and with that end in view
offers to school pupils of Missouri
two cash prizes LIST, $25; and End,
SO, for the best essays on Fire
Prevention" The essays must
not exceed one thousand words in
length. w. g. Shipe, New York
Life Building, Kansas City, is
Of the association. Here
is the opportunity for q bright
boy or girl to make spending
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20

small rifle and when near the
same spot the wolves again ap-
peared. He fired and killed one
them the other escaping into
the brush. He brought the dead
animal to Warrensburg and Sc
cured bounty on its scalp. The
farmers along his route have also
raised quite a substantial purse
for him as the wolves had been
committing depredations on the
farmers hen roosts.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Children Killed by Air Bomb

Cologne, Jan. Is (via London)
Ten children who were playing in
q gravel pit near the local avia'
ton grounds were killed today
by an air. bomb. The children
found the unexploded bomb and
were playing with it when it ex-
ploded.
The district in the vicinity of
the aviation field had been
repeatedly searched after bombs
had bean dropped by the aviators.
It is probable the bomb found by
the children had been driven into
the gIound and only became ex-
posed BY 9 heavy rain the last
days.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Mexican War Has Cost Quarter
Billion,

Washington, Jan. 15.-The to-
tai cost in money-not lives-in
Mexico is estimated at $262,O3O.
600, made up as follows: d.
Claims against the Mexican
government filed with the state
department to cover property loss
Of Americans in Mexico and III
IDENTITIES for death and personal
injury Of Americans during the
revolutionary period, $250,000,.
600.
Total cost of sending and main
tanning army at Vera Cruz and
on the Mexican border, $6,0OO,-
600.
Extra cost of outfitting ships;
extra cost, provisions and other
expenses above annual navy
maintenance incident to sending
fleet going to Vera Cruz and re-
turning dead Americans for bur-
ial, 100000.
Cost of maintaining marines at
Vera Cruz and outfitting trans
ports, 100000.
Salaries and expenses of John
Lind, Paul Fuller, William Fay
ard Hale and other personal rep
of President Wilson
in Mexico, $4,000
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20
Death of James O. Lane.

Mr.. James G.. Lane died at his
home on West Olive Street at 1:3O
Friday afternoon, Jan. IA, 1916.
aged "a years. Mr.. Lane was .
retired farmer and had lived il.
Bates County Al years. He leaves
to mourn his loss, his widow and
four sons. DR.. G. G. Lane, Of this
city, Samuel F. Lane Of Washing
ton, John G. Lane Of Arkansas
and Clifford j. Lane, of near
Rich Hill-Rich Hill Western
Enterprise.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-01-20

Washington, Jan. 14.-Gunners
Of the Atlantic fleet in 1915 made
the highest averages Of the fleet 3
history for target practice IN the
open sea. This became known to-
day in connection with trans
mission to the Senate Of the an
nual report Of Admiral Fletcher,
commanding the fleet. in response
to . resolution introduced b. Sem
ator Lodge. The report Was or,
dered printed q . confidential
document ct the request Of Sam
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-29
London Believes War
Will End by Christmas

LONDON. March 29.-Before the end
of June the allied armies will strike
simultaneous blows on all fronts, de-
signed TO bring the Kaiser to his knees
and end the war before Christmas.
This combined offensive, IL Is said
In London today, is the certain result
o. the great war council OF the ailies
which closed at Paris last night. Tne
allied forces may begin to move before
the crown prince ceases the offensive
movement at Verdun.
The allied drives may be preceded
by other German attempts to break the
western front, tits believed mere. Paris
reported today that despite the vio-
lcnce of the German attack yesterday
northwest OF Verdun, large forces were
not employed.
There are persistent rumors that the
Germans. have used the long lull al
Nerdun to shift troops for n blow al
some other sector OF the French front
No further statement OF the results
OF the war council sessions at Paris
Will be given out. II IL stated authori-
tatively. II Is probable. however. that
the commercial conference shortly "a
be held in the French capital. Will
make public its plans for an economic
drive on Germany. The allies beiievt