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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
GOOD POTATO CROP.

w =. aaryman Is one OF those who
had good fortune In producing a spring
crop OF Irish potatoes, On last Friday,
he marketed the product of seven and
one-half acres, receiving therefor u
cheek for ssi7is Besides this, he
has nine acres which he expects to
dig next week, He figures that his
returns from his first sales will pay
the entire expense Of his whole crop,
except that of digging and marketing
the remaining nlue acres, and leave #
profit of $3.50 OF course, the yield on
the balance Of his land will greatly
increase his profits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
TaE SOULS DESIRE.
litr Henry Van nnka.l

ftiy Henry Van Dyksf
Let n1e bat i've ms life from year to year,
with forward face and unreluetant soul. ,
Not Fastening to, nos tafatng from,
the goal
No, mourning for the things that disappear
IN tlae dim past. ner holding back ia fear
Ffem what the future yeiss, but with
a whole
And happy heart thai pays Iis toll
20 youth and age and travels on with
cheer
So lei the way be un the hin nF aown.
Though rough CT smoosh, this journey
wiIl be joy.
STA seeking what I sought when but
boy.
New friendships. high adventure, and q
gpowhi
she'll grow ola. hut never laae hfe's zeat,
iseeaese the reads last turn viii be the
best.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

West Felieiana was we'll represented
at Baton Rouge for the Inauguration.
Resides those mentioned elsewhere Ia
this paper an having gone down, there
were: G. II. Argue and Max Dampf OF
Laurel Hill, c. M. Downs, NJ, =. Taylor,
C. T. Noteworthy, T. g. Muse, DIR. A. +,
Harrow, EIrle Robinson. Jas Harvey,
]. C.. Magearl Vernon Brady. John III.
Clack Jr.. Capt, Whitaker, J. H. Logan.
Dr. r.. M kevert.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION.

On the sth and 9th OF June there
will be held District Sunday School
Convention at New Hope Church In
the Fifth Ward, TO perfect the organl.
cation OF the Concord Sunday school
District. Mr.. Van Carter. General Sec.
rotary Of the Louisiana State Sunday
School Asgociat on. will be with us.
The meeting will be nensectarian and
the public IL cordially invited 60 meet
with us. w. II. CAMPBELL.
Parish Secretary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD,

{. l., Munson OF NJ. Franelsyille was
la town during the week.
Miss Katie Robb has returned from
st Franessvilie.
Miss Margaret Voolfolk spent the
weekend In Clinton with Prof, and
MIRA, II j Smith.
Miss Theresa Carney In visiting In
Hutchinson. Mrs. Il. f. Hill In the
guest of Mrs. Carney while she IL
away.
Miss Larry and MIR Geo. MeCrea were
guests of Misses Kate and Sara Smith
on Friday evening.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
NOTICE or FILING or FINAL
ACCOUNT.

/, as administrator Ia and foF the
estate of Frederick Tannafd Wimhlah,
hereby give notice that nay account has
been filed with the District Court, and
that. II there II no opposition flied
within the next ten days. viii order
the Court to close said eFtate. Feleas-
iag me from the admlalsiratnrshlp az
said estate.
WILLIAM WALDO BEAI.E.
Administrator
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

The attendance al the choir dance.
last Friday evening vas comparatively
small. the gross receipts being about
s2s 30, The ladies at the head Of this
project to buy an organ for the use of
the Episcopal church school and when
the pipe organ Ii oat of commission,
are somewhat discouraged and fear
they will net realize sufficient funds
for the purpose. This Is great pity,
as the music furnished by the choir
band" has been extremely good, and
we'll worth hearing apart from the
dancing We hope the dance this Fri
day evening will surpass all previous
receipts, Let everybody determine to
boost this good cause.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

The custom Of Touching wood" 20
avert calamity Is said TO be derived
from the Danish custom of the men
of a district. at the meeting at which
they elected their leader. touching his
weapons In token OF feaity. The an
nual muster. or "Wapenshaw, took
place Immediately after the "Wapen.
take" 80 that the Kings reeve could
inspect the men and their arms. The
custom OF touching the wooden shaft
OF the leaders spear doubtless took
place nj this annual inspection. The
ceremony Of taking The salute" al q
modern review is thus claimed 10 be n
survival OF this ancient Danish custom
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
CHURCH At MoHGAhzA
DEDICATED.
tpointe Conpee Hannerl

tPointe Conpee Hanner,l
st Mary's Episcopal Church. at Nor.
ganxa, was formally dedicated last
Sunday morning by the Rt Rev Davis
Sessums. d. d.. bishop OF Louisiana,
The little church was packed to the
doors, many coming from Baton Rouge,
Lakeland, Iunis, Torras and New
Roads.
The bishop preached most eloquent
sermon, during the course OF which he
extended the thanks of the diocese 10
Mrs Lydia Wleklif1e Holmes, and the
Woman's Auxiliary, who were instru-
mental In bringing about the conssrue'
ton of the church
The new building Ia in the mission
style of architecture. and has com.
Portable seating capacity, We eongrat
ulate the progressive little village Of
Morganza upon this addition 10 les In.
ducements to newcomers. Morganza
now has an up.todate school building,
a Catholic and an Episcopal church.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Dudley Petersen. pupil at the high
school tells MS that there is san-dIal
AT his heIna near Wilhelm. the imstFit
meni having been made By his engineer
brother In New York The dial has
never been mounted. A great many
Young people have been In TO see our
sun.diaI. Every one who cares To soc
ID ~ welcome TO do 30.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
Absent Friends

With the card OF Miss Josephine Me-
Claim BInning comes an Invitation to
the graduation exercises Of Mansfield
Female College, May Ia. at 4 o'clock.
when Miss Ilinnins one of our clever
Bayou Sara girls receives her diploma
A. w Ard Of Bogalusa has been ap
pointed deputy sheriff OF that parish
e. T. Percy, ANGEL Ard and John
Borg If Bogalusa were In Baton Rouge
for the inauguration
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Mrs. Hugh Smith OF Clinton. La. IL
expected Saturday TO spend a few days
with Mrs A, II Mumford before going
TO Valparaiso, Ind. where she and Mr.
Smith will take course at the Uni
yerslty there.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Mrs. ]. r. Newsham has been having
extensive repairs and restoration gnt
on her building, which was near
ly destroyed BY Are some montha ago.
II Ii rumored that II viii be occupied
as a FIVE and ten cent store and an
lee cream parlor.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

~ YOU SHOULD DIE TONIGHT
Would you leave your wife and ehil
dren proteriedT A policy In the Mutual
Life insurance Co of New York is the
best protection there Is
MRS. w. T, FORESTER, Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Two articles on home subjects, this
week. IL q good beginning la response
10 our request for contributions on
home subjects. Let others write brief
~ and often
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

GRACE CHURCH
Rev. Alvin w. ekareen, Rector

Fourth Sunday after Easter
Church School, $50 a. m,
Morning Prayer and Sermon.
Ii o'clock.
Friday Litany, 10 a. IN.
81. Mary's Church, Weyaneke Holy
Communion and Sermon, ii o'clock
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Mrs. ]. q. Perkins has been appoint.
ed superintendent of the art depart,
meut III the parish fair She will an.
nouuce her committee later.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Mr.. Rob Daniel. manager Of the
Parker Stock Farm. has cut his six.
acre patch of alfalfa. making one ton
to the acre II was cut when waist
high.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
Southwestern Louisiana
Industrial Institute

Nine Weeks, Beginning June D
Special Features:
Two Complete Teachers Courses
Nine Grades In Model School
penmanship Taught by Music
Outdoor Swimming Pool
One Lecture by David Starr Jordan
Free Moving Pictures In Auditorium
Professional Course In Home Economics
Full Credit Towards Regular 0radua.
ton
Diploma Gives First Grade Certificate
without Examination
Beard. Ledslss ana Laundry. " per week
Write for Special Bulletin.
EIA STEPHENS. President,
Lafayette. La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20
WHY NOT

Attend the Summer Normal Term
of the
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-05-20

Don't bother me" say many Ut oar
farmers. we're digging potatoes /"
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Record Docket IN
CITY COURT TODAY
81 Prisoners Face Tribunal
and Draw Small and
Large Fines
ONLY 10 FINED
FOR DRUNKENNESS

All previous records for number of
prisoners arraigned in City Court
were broken today when the number
OF cases on the docket was eighty-two.
This is slightly larger than the previ-
Gus high record reached several
years ago.
AT that time the majority Of the
cases were those in which drunken
ness was the charge. Today. however
there were only nineteen persons
charged with drunkenness. Six paid
out yesterday. leaving thirteen to face
Deputy Judge Joslyn today Three OF
the latter, John King, Frank McHugh
and John Diamond, were each fined
$40 and costs. Standing room in the
courtroom was at a premium.
James Jackson. John Rose. James
Smith. William Harris, Joshua Lastei
and William Jones, all colored. were
each fined So and costs on a charge Of
shooting crap at Third and Tatnal
streets Sunday afternoon.
Philip Lofink was dismissed on q
charge of breach of the peace as pre-
ferred by his wife. The wife did not
wish to press the charge.
James l.. Farnon was dismissed OF
charge of annoying Mrs. Roxanni
Hinson of No. 2O3 Monroe street
The latter did not wish 10 press thu
charge.
A charge of highway robber!
against Charles d. Bullock was noll'
pressed.
John Mccullough and William P
Johnson of Philadelphia. were eacl
arraigned on a charge of begging. Nc
Cullough was fined $40 and Johnson IS
John Mcdowell and Peter Riley
were arraigned on a charge Of fighting
at Water and Orange streets. Riley
was fined SO and costs and the charge
y against John Mcdowell held up.
Norman Warren. of Dover. was ar
rested at the request Of the Kent
county authorities on a charge of non
I support, was held to await the action
of the Kent county authorities.
Thomas Garris of COatesville, who
was arrested in this city yesterday. on
a charge of highway robbery and the
larceny of SS1. was held to await the
action of the Pennsylvania authorities
Many other cases were either dis
missed or continued for trial later.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Dinner TO TOP OFF
record auto SHOW
City Solicitor D. o. Hast
ingS to be Principal Speak
er at dupont Banquet
EXHIBITORS PLEASED
WITH WEEKS SUCCESS

AS fitting aftermath Of the second
annual automobile show, the annual
banquet Of the Wilmington Automo-
bile Association viii be held in the
Hotel DUPONT tonight. The principal
speaker will be City Solicitor Daniel
o. Hastings. Everything will be OF an
informal nature and the members, all
of whom we're exhibitors at the show
are ont to have a jolly time because
OF their successful week. J. II. Nixon
will preside.
Exhibitors generally are highly
pleased with the success of the show
and the estimate printed on Saturday
that 100 cars were sold during the
week, It was said today will hold good
The handsome Packard limousine, a
duplicate of a car made for King
George of England. was sold Saturday
afternoon to an official of the dupont
Powder Company.
At 1890 o'clock Saturday night re-
moval Of the exhibits started. and by
midnight the green room and lobby OF
the Hotel DUPONT was cleared. A force
OF men went to work Immediately and
scrubbed and polished the floors, after
which all furnishings were restored
and the diningroom was opened for
breakfast yesterday morning.
1t is estimated that from 10000 tC
$4,000 persons attended the auto show
during the week. No actual tab was
kept on the number of visitors but the
estimates are based on the way mer
and women streamed through the no.
tel afternoon and night.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
PAID Good MONEY FOR
DOPE JAIL FOR SELLER

William Lukins was fined 500 and
costs and thirty days in the workhouse
by Deputy Judge Joslyn in City Court
today on a charge Of selling whiskey to
William Thornton and Joseph Williams
on Orange street near Front street yes.
terday. Thornton said he gave Lukins
ten cents and Williams stated that he
gave LuEins forty cents for which they
got two half pints of whiskey from
Lukins.
The whisEey was produced in court
and Thornton was asked TO taste it.
us it whiskey?" asked Assistant City
Solicitor Lynn.
NO, it's DOPE said Thornton.
Joseph DAmico, court interpreter
who is in the wholesale liquor bust
ness, said he had sampled the LIQUID
in the bottles, and that it was the
cheapest whiskey it was possible to buy
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
remnant OF THE
NONTENEGROARMY
MAY Be Captured
AuStrianS Occupy DulCignO,
Defenders Fall Back and
Seriously Menaced
ITALIANS PREPARE TO
attack ON new Line
by HENRY WOOD.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
ROME. Jan. 24.-The remnants OF
the Montenegrin army are today in
grave danger of capture. Austrian
troops. having occupied the Monte
negrin seaport of Dulcigno, are NOV
ing eastward to cut off the Monte
negrins retreat to the Adriatic from
Scutari. The situation OF General
Martinovitchs forces is most critical
If the Montenegrins escape the Aus
trian net and reach the Adriatic they
will be transported to the island Of
Corfu. AS rapidly as possible the
Serbs in Albania are being loaded
upon troop ships for Corfu. Within
another fortnight only Italian expedi-
tionary forces in Albania will dispute
possession Of the eastern Adriatic
coast with the Austrians.
Montenegrin government officials
who arrived here today from Brindisi
said the complete evacuation OF their
little country by Montenegrin troops
had been planned before they sailed.
The MOntenegrins were to fall back
tAAANHn lAAA aAAWAAAlaA UUAuNA MUhM
Scutari. being Joined there by few
thousand Serbs and Albanian irregu-
lars under Essad Pasha. They plan
ned a last stand at Scutari. hoping
to be able to retreat to transports on
the Adriatic in event of their defeat
The Montenegrin officials confirmed
reports that King Nicholas arranged
an aristice with the Austrian invaders
as a ruse TO gain time for the retreat
of his army.
They expressed fear that the Aus
trians will wreak terrible vengeance
upon Montenegrin civilians when they
learn OF the deception.
The Austrians. however. suspected
the good faith OF the Montenegrin Of
fcials. Though an armistice ha,
been arranged. General Koevess sen
Continued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
NAME MORE FAIR JUDGES.

The Delaware State Fair Association
announces the following judges:
In the fruit Observation-Disclosures
ID. r. Ballard, of the Maryland Ex-
perimental Station. at College Park,
Nd. cattle, sheep and swine Sec
tions--William b. Lindsay, of Plain
field, n. ]. Mr.. Lindsay is too well
known in live stock ranks to require
further comment. Professor f. F..
Stoddard, of College Park, will judge
the vegetables and it is expected that
Professor e. G. Taliaferro will judge
the grasses, grains and forage crops.
Negotiations are under way for some
distinguished judges in the women's
section. Another important feature OF
the operation of the 1916 fair will be
the removal of the secretary's Office to
the fair ground the last week of Au-
gust, thus concentrating the activities
of the entire operating force.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
SOUTHERN MOUNTANEERs.-

Southern Mountaineers" will be the
subject Of an illustrated lecture to be
given this evening in the New Century
Club. by Mrs. Arthur s. Baty. vice
president of the Southern Industrial
Association. Mrs. Baty is the wife OF
the field secretary Of Oneida Institute
for Work Among Mountaineers, in
Clay county.
The lecture will be open TO the pub
lie. In connection with the lecture
there will be an exhibition Of the pro
ducts Of the southern mountaineers in
the New Century Club all day tomor'
row. The exhibition will comprise
counterpanes, baskets, rugs. needle
work and other articles. The exhibi
tion will be open to the public.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
FINAL DECREE ENTERED.

The final decree in the case of the
Davis Coal and Coke Company VS.. the
steamship Santa Maria. and tugboats
Brandywine, John E. Mehrer and
'Sweepstake was entered in the United
States Court on Saturday. The Davis
Coal and Coke Company owns the
barge which figured in a collision with
the above named vessels some years
ago. The court recently handed down
an opinion holding that the tugs
Sweepstake and Mehrer were respon-
sible for the collision and each boat
was to pay half OF the total damages.
The damages in the case amounted to
S14769.55.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
FIND AGED MAN IN
GAS-FILLED ROOM
First Aid Treatment by Po-
lice Save Life OF Joseph
Green
ACCIDENT, HOUSE
OCCUPANTS BELIEVE

Joseph Green, aged 73 years, a
roomer at the home of Mrs. Alfred
Bishol, No. 624 West Sixth street,
was found in an unconscious condi-
tion in the third-stOry front room of
the house about $3.50 o'clock this
morning. The police. who gave first
aid treatment and removed Green TO
the Delaware Hospital. found two
open gas jets in the room.
Mrs. Bishel is inclined to believe
that the aged man was accidentally
overcome by gas while asleep, as no
note or message was found in the
room, and the gas used in connection
with a small hose in the room always
leaked. Mr.. Green. according 10 Mrs.
Bishel, has a wife in New York, who
sent him money at regular intervals.
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
MEMS CLUB MEETING.

The Mems Club Of Trinity Parish
will meet tonight. II will be purely a
club meeting, and it has been suggest
ed that it would be a good time at this
meeting to take account OF stock and
discover further ways and means by
which the club can be made more
useful to the church and to the COM
munity. Suggestions will be offered
by DR.. Charles l.. Reese, George b.
Miller, Richard Reese. Frank H. Gun
solus. Judge Victor b. Woolley and
some others.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
GERMAN AIR GUNS
BONBARD english
BARRACKS, DOCKS
"Fokkers' Rain Shells on
Dover and Other Coast
Towns; | Dead, E Hurt
RUSSIAN TORPEDODOATS
sink 50 TURK SHIPS
by The United Press.

By Ihe United Press.
BERLIN. Via Wireless TO Sayvillc.
Jan. 2l.-German naval aeroplanes
bOmbarded the station at Dover, Eng
land, the barracks aud the docks
early Sunday, the Admiralty announce
ed today.
Dover is a city of about $1,000,
sixty-six miles east, southeast OF
London and in the County OF Kent.
The German Admiralty statement
apparently casts doubt upon the re-
port that London may have been at
tackled by the raiding aerOplanes on
the visit early Sunday morning. u
was possible, however, that the see
Ond raid which occurred Sunday
noon, was made over London.
Dover Is great shipping town,
particularly for trade between France
and England and many vessels gem
orally lie nt It's two spacious docks.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
sEAFORD COUPLE ENTERTAIN.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del, Jan. 24.-Mr. and
Mrs. James A. Morgan. Sr.. gave an
elaborate dinner on Saturday. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Met
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas n. Rawlins. the
Rev. Phillip H. Rawlins, Mrs. Henry
White Baker. the Rev. John J. Bunt-
ing. Mrs. Bunting. the Rev. Dr. r.
X. Stevenson, Mrs. J. Hope Tinsley,
Mrs. Monroe Adams. and Messrs. ].
Alvin, Jr., and Howard II. Morgan.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Hold TWO YOUTHS FOR
HEARING IN auto Cases

Paul Edwards. aged 20 years; VIII
liam r. Hogan, aged % years, and
Harry Jones. aged II years, we're ar
raigned in City Court today. charged
with the larceny OF automobile acces-
sories valued at $25. and with the driv-
ing Oft Of two automobiles without the
consent OF the owners. The autOmO-
biles were taken from Tenth and Mar
ket streets. One belonged to Aaron
Keil and the other to Cecil Ewing, OF
ROckland.
The men were each held in $1,000
bail for a hearing on Thursday. The
accessories were stolen from the
Ewing car.
Alfred Pappas. who bought the ac-
cessOries, was dismissed OF a larceny
charge growing out OF the case.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
WASHINGTON Will
ASK TURKEY ABOUT
PERSIA Sinking
By Tho United Press.

WASHINGTON. Jan. "a. The
United States will make inquiry oi the
Turkish government concerning what
Turkey may know of the sinking OF
the p. g. o. liner Persia, Secretary
Lansing said today.
Ambassador Morgenthau will ask for
information. as Penfield has done at
Vienna, as soon as the latter reports
finally. in case the report is as antici-
pated that Austria has no knowledge
whatever of how the sinking occurred.
This has been the course planned
practically from the first, the secre-
tary indicated. With Germany and
Austria eliminated, Turkey remains
the only possibility. In the depart
ment, It is regarded as unlikely that
such an inquiry viii develop anything
new, but to make the United States
Investigation complete 1t is regarded
as necessary.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
GOVERNOR issues APPEAL
FOR ASSISTANCE OF jews

Governor Miller has issued an
appeal to the citizens of Della
ware TO set aside Thursday. Jan
uary 27. as a day TO contribute
literally for the relief of the
destitute Jews in Europe. The
governors statement follows
THE dreadful suffering now
ing endured by over 100000
Jews in the war zone of Europe
has moved the Senate of the
United States to pass resolu-
tions calling upon the President
TO proclaim Thursday. January
81, as day upon which the
citizens of the United States
may give expression to their
sympathy for these most oppres-
sed and prosecuted people.
THE nationalizsng of this day
should influence the citizens of
Delaware to contribute literally
to the Jewish Relief Fund.
"The terrible condition OF
these people call for an immedi-
ate and generous response for
assistance. and fully concur i'm
the proclamation of the Presi-
dent of the United States and
sincerely hope the people of the
State of Delaware will promptly
and literally contribute to this
most worthy cause
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
TO Remove tabernacle
SOON AS SERVICES END

There have been rumors that ef-
forts might be made to obtain the use
Of the Lyon tabernacle for various
purposes after the evangelistic cam
paign is ended. but A. l.. Johnson,
c. J.. Caldwell and G. b. Booker, Of the
tabernacle committee, have decided to
have the structure torn down after
the meetings close. Bids for the re-
moval OF the tabernacle and the sale
of the lumber will be opened Janu-
AIRY %.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
DOCTORS no BANQUET.

In the Rose Room OF Hotel DUPONT
on Wednesday night the third annual
banquet of the Physicians and Sur
geons Hospital Association will be
held. DR.. Joseph Mcfarland. profess
sor of the Medico-Chi. Philadelphia,
will be the principal speaker. Music
will be furnished by an orchestra and
several acts from the Garrick Theatre
will be brought TO the banquet. Dr. J.
b. Rutherford will be toastmaster.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
AMMUNITION
ship SINKS At SEA;
Crew Is TAKEN OFF
By Thn Unlted Press.

BY The United Press.
HALIFAX, n. s.. Jan. 24.-The Brit
ish munition ship Pollontia has gone
to the bottom zoo miles off Cape Race,
and the crew is on other ships stand
ing by, according TO wireless messages
hero.
The Pollentia was in the British Ad-
miralty service.
The italian liner Giuseppe Verdi.
which went to the Pollentia's aid when
she sent 5. o. $. on springing a
leak last week. found the decks Of the
British ship almost level with the
water The Verdi and two other boats
had to wait many hours for the sea to
subside before the crew could be taken
off.