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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30

War Department at Washington Is
Getting Anxious

War Department at Washington Is
Getting Anxious.
Washington, June 27-War depart
ment activities during Monday COW
cred wide field. Supplemental or
ders to departmental commanders
called for greater haste in getting the
national guard to the border. Author
rization went out to accept the men
under the physical examinations on
which they entered the state service,
postponing final examination until
they are en- route or have reached the
border. Those found unfit will be
sent back at once.
Pay and Maintenance $88, 900 900.
Estimates to cover the pay and
maintenance expense of the state
troops, totaling $8S,000,000 up to Jan
uary 1, were laid before congress.
With them went figures of $13,000,000
for the purchase of horses and mules
for army use. The total estimates of
the quartermaster general alone pass
the s100,000,000 mark.
The house passed the annual army
appropriation bill after adding $780,
100000 for emergency purposes dur
ing the brief debate that preceded
the vote. An urgent deficiency bill
carrying $25.OOO,OOO for the national
guard pay, equipment and transpor-
tation was framed in committee for
presentation to the house.
Railroad representatives were call
ed into conference at the war depart
ment to hasten the shipment of troops
and supplies to the border.
Fastening Transportation.
A definite plan was mapped out
under which traffic experts in all
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
Each Citizen Has His Duty.

incarnate the spirit of the fathers OF
our country in himself. We are not
at the end of our history, our epoch
will appear at it's real beginning
The ship of state which the fathers
built is in our hands. They launched
it, set it's sails and trusted it to u.s. It
is for us to bring it to the port of
freedom, of justice, of equality. Ev-
cry man on board Of 1t has his duty.
to perform. We must summon up our
resolution, and each perform his task.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30

lis on the deep for half century,
Capt. Driver took it with him to Ten
nessee, where he made his home in
Nashville, after retiring from seafar-
ing life. and where he died March 3
1886.
During the war he was provost mar
shall of Nashville, and did much active
work in the hospitals. He was out
spoken in his feelings during these
days of civil disagreement, and his
southern partisan neighbors felt spe-
cial zeal to get possession of his much
yaunted "Old Glory, but they repeat
eddy searched his home and garden in
vain.
The old captain assured them that
they would see it again only when it
foated over reunited Union. In or
der to preserve it until such time the
captain, clever as are most men of
the sea- with a needle, quilted it with
his own hands into comforter and
made it his bed covering.
True to his word, when peace had
been restored, the captain took "Old
Glory" to the Capitol building. where
it was unfurled.
1t was on fateful morning in Feb
ruary, 1862, that Nashville was star
tied by the cry, Fort Donelson has
fallen; the federal troops are advanc-
ing" The Sixth Ohio was the first
regiment to land, and the bluecoats
to the sound of drum and trumpet.
marched to the capitol and tore down
the Confederate flag. Captain Driver
begged the captain to let him raise
his !"Old Glory The. plea was
granted, and, escorted by. Lieutenant
Thatcher and a detachment of sol
diers, Captain Driver went to his home
and ripped the sacred trophy from it's
hiding place. He was allowed to raise
the flag with his own hands. Bare
headed, he climbed to the dome. took
down the regimental flag, and replaced
it with "Old Glory" amid the tumul-
tuous. cheers from. the enthusiastic
Union sympathizerss ~
AS with dimmed eyes he saws' it
Haunting its.-celors- proudly, .-he ex.
claimed Ia E1or " mas
: come fffto sffsr own agaf1f;s am willing
to die = ~
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30

lines will work with army quarter
masters in routing trains. Special
marks will distinguish cars with ar
my supplies, insuring them right of
way at all switching points.
Plans for military censorship over
newspapers, magazines and other pub
locations, as we'll as other lines of
communication were talked over. A
resolution comforting broad powers in
this regard upon the president was
framed for submission to congress.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
Russians Make Gains.

The Russians in Bukowina have
made further progress against the
in the region Of
Kimpolung, but in the operations to
the north of Kuty the Austrians have
ing heavy casualties upon the invad-
ers, according to Vienna.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30

Mary L. Hinton, 20, fell from a
high balcony of an apartment house
at Portland Saturday with fatal re-
suits.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
LET FAME PASS BY
How 1t Was Richard Henry Lee
Did Not Write Declaration
of Independence.
ll@ HERCHEZ la femme. "
Wherever and whenever
man performs great

man performs q great.
noteworthy action the
eternal feminine seems sure TO have
a hand. Even the Declaration of In
dependence would not have been writ
ten as it is or by the hand that penned
it but for woman.
Thomas Jefferson would not HAYS
won eternal fame by writing the ia
nous document whereby the colonies
declared themselves free and indie
pendent of England IL there had not
been a woman in it, But for a
woman, a mans love, the devotion of
two tender hearts, another man would
be credited with the Declaration of
Independence, and Thomas Jefferson
in all probability would be known to
posterity only as one of the signers.
There was a woman in the case-but
not one connected in any romantic
way with Jefferson.
Mrs. Richard Henry Lee, wife of
delegate to the Continental congress
from Virginia, was the woman She
was no female political intriguer such
as at different times have helped to
sway the destiny of nations. She ex-
erted no influence over Jefferson, or
over the first congress She merely
became seriously ill in her Virginia
home on June 10, 1776, necessitating
the presence Of her husband at her
bedside, and thus clearing the way for
Jefferson to become famous as the Gre
ator of the Declaration of Independ-
ence. But for Richard Henry Lees
love for his wife, his would be the
name to go ringing down. through all
time in place of that of Thomas JEFF
ferson.
Lee, was the man originally selected
by the delegates to introduce in con-
gress a resolution declaring the colo
MES free and Independent. He did
this on June Z, 1776. Congress- after
much deliberations agreed to the &p-
pointment Of committee of five to
draft Declaration of Independence,
and Lee, victor in the fight that had
ragged against his resolution. was to
have been made chairman. AS such.
and qualified in every way, he would
have been the one selected to draft
the document In fact this arrange
ment had been made and settled land
then, on the night of June 10, ON the
eve of the triumph OF his career. Lee
received word that his wife lay seri-
ously i'll at home and begged for him
to come to her side
Had Lee been a less devoted hus-
band, he might have wavered. On one
hand we're the highest political hon.
ors, honors that he long had been
striving for; on the other, loving
wife. Lee did not hesitate.
MANY other mon may be able to
take my place in drafting my coun-
trys Declaration of independence" he
said, "but no one else in the world can
take my place at the side of my sick
Wife"
He mounted horse at once, aud
turned his back on Philadelphia and
one of the most significant crises in
the worlds history. He went straight
to where his wife lay waiting for him.
and back in Philadelphia Thomas JEFF
ferson was appointed chairman of the
committee, and the rest is history.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
PACIFIC COAST NEWS

Mary L. Hinton, 20, fell from a
high balcony of an apartment house
at Portland Saturday with fatal re-
suits.
Portland shipowners are making
plans to checkmate, if possible, the
efforts of the striking longshoremen
and river boatmen to involve other
labor organizations in the walkout.
The June meeting of the West Coast
Lumbermen's association will be held
at Tacoma. June 80. This will be one
of the most important association
meetings in several months. A number
of questions, including the proposed
new grading rules, will come up for
discussion.
While on the trip up the Villa
mette river to Corvallis the river
steamer Grahamona of the Oregon
City Transportation company struck
a snag and sank in a few feet of
water on Grey Eagle bar, 10 miles
above Salem Sunday.
The organization Of the California
olive growers into an association for
the purpose Of expanding the market
for their product is being undertaken
by the California market commission.
The California olive crop aggregates
100000 annually, with total of
1,70O growers.
Officials of the Great Western SUI
gar company announce that factory
will be constructed in Missoula in
time to handle the 1917 crop. This
marks the beginning of the sugar
beet industry in western Montana.
Construction of the plant will be
commenced as soon as materials can
be secured.
Society girls and working girls
have combined forces to form a Port
land branch of the Girls National
Honor guard. The national organiza-
ton recently came into existence as
a result of the Mexican situation. 1t
aims to assist soldiers and sailors
and their families, as we'll as to serve
the nation along general utility lines.
At Camp Withycombe, Ore, mus
term was completed Saturday of the
entire third battalion of the third in
fantry, Oregon National Guard, Ma
jor earle Abrams commanding. 1t is
the first militia battalion in the ma
tion to muster into the federal SER
vice since President Wilson issued
his call for the mobilization of the
militia.
Frank Warehouse & Co., operat-
ing 18 large steamships between Sc
attic and the orient, made terms with
the striking longshoremen Saturday,
and handling of cargo was begun on
the Waterhouse liners Grena, Ataka
Maru and Tokai Maru. The former
vessel Is loading for Vladivostock,
the others discharging. The COM
pany agrees to pay the scale in force
before the second strike.
Workmen last Sunday searched the
ruins for additional victims of fire
which destroyed the business section
Of the town of Needles, CAL, Satur-
day. A check of the bodies recov-
cred showed only four had been
found, but it was believed the loss
Of life was greater, as there were
still number of people unaccount-
ed for. The fire is believed to have
been caused by defective electric
wiring. The loss will not exceed
$4,000, it was said.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
AUSTRIAN CROWN LAND is CON-
QUERED BY THE MIGHTY
RUSSIAN ARMY.
FRENCH RETAKE TRENCHES
LuIl in Infantry Attacks Around Yer
dun-TWo War Vessels of French
and Italy Sunk by Torpedoes
Most of Crews Saved.

London, June 25.-The Russians
have conquered the whole of the Aus
trian crownland of Bukowina, and
the Austro-Hungarian are making
their way toward the Carpathian
passes.
Along the river Pruth in their drive
toward Motomen the Russians have
captured Wilischoff and Toulounoff
The Austrians lost heavily in men ia
ken prisoners and in war stores left
behind in the retreat.
The French during the attacks Sat
urday night recaptured from the Ger
mans trenches west of the Thiau-
mont, a redoubt northeast Of Yer
dun, and also made some progress
in the village of Fleury, according to
a war office communication.
Infantry Rests at Verdun.
Sunday saw no infantry attacks in
the Verdun region, but the lombard
ment on both sides of the Mouse con-
tinued.
In the Posina region and south of
! Arsiero, in the Austro-Italian theater,
| the Italians have attacked and driv-
en- back the Austrians at several
points.
Austrians Aamit Retreat.
The Austrian official communities
ton received here admits the fur
Their falling back Of the Austro-Hun-
garian forces before the Russians.
Possession of the Bukowina prov
ince was completed by the capture
Of the town of Kimpotung, in the
southern part of Bukowina at the
foot of the Carpathians. More than
1000 prisoners were captured.
Allies Lose Two Vessels.
Paris.-The minister of marine an
nounces that the Italian auxiliary
cruiser Citti Di Messina and the
French torpedo destroyer Fourche
have been torpedoed in the strait of
Otranto.
The Citti Di Messina, which was
being escorted by the Fourche, was
the first victim of the submarine.
The Fourche later attacked the un-
derwater boat, which submerged and
disappeared. Shortly afterward the
Fourche herself was torpedoed. AL
most all of her crew was saved
Italians Rout Austrians.
London, June 27.-Turning to the
offensive in Trentino and across the
border in Italy, where they were
driven recently by the Austrians, the
Italians have forced the Austrians to
! a general retreat along the entire
front.
Vienna admits a withdrawal of the
Austrian forces between the Brenta
and Etsch rivers, a maneuver which
| it is declared was made to safeguard
/ their full freedom of action.
Russians Make Gains.
The Russians in Bukowina have
made further progress against the
Austro-Hungarians in the region of
! Kimpolung, but in the operations to
the north of Kuty the Austrians have
repulsed the Russian attacks, inflict-
ing heavy casualties upon the invad-
ers, according to Vienna.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
Mediation Talk.

Washington. -Ignacio Calderon, the
minister from Bolivia, acting on be-
half of several South and Central
American republics, will present to
Secretary Lansing an offer already
accepted Tin principle" by General
Carranza to mediate in the crisis
with Mexico.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
OLD GLORY
Massachusetts Sailor, Captain
Stephen Driver, So Christened
the Starry Banner.

n ~ LID GLORY" was so chris
tened by Capt. Stephen
Driver, very pronounced
~ Union man, who was born
in Salem. Mass, March II, 1903. He
was presented by the citizens Of Sa-
lem with large, American flag when
about to sail from his home port as
commander of the brig Charles Dog
gett in 1881. As it was hoisted to the
masthead and spread itself to the
breeze, in burst of patriotic ardor he
christened it "Old Glory" and that
was the name he afterward used for it.
After having been his daily compan-
ion and sharer of adventures and per-
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-06-30
East Side Guard There.

New York.-Fifteen thousand ma
tional guardsmen from the states of
New York, Massachusetts, New Jer-
sey and Connecticut have landed on
the Mexican border.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
PLAZA.

Dedic velde and company, in ssCharlsy Chaplin's Experiences in the Park" will headline the vaudeville att fractions at the Plaza the latter half of the week and the offering insures much fun to local admirers of the ia vorite comedian, of whom Deddc velde Is | living image both on stage and on. Mir. velde has made a care ful study of the facial expression and eccentricities that prompt the funny emotional work in Chaplin's produc- tions and his offering is said to be one of the funniest on the variety stage. Hs f9.
 Jack OBrien, the welterweight champion of Philadelphia, will be here in monologue offering that proves the big fellow to be as clever with his wit as with his fists and that de viii prove . popular attraction goes without saying.
 Ted and Corrine Breton have a beautiful musical fantasy entitled '.Fairies,. in which they have scored successfully wherever they have ap- peared.
 Mack and Fox in a singing and dancing speciality of unusual dainti- ness will complete the vaudeville.
 Douglas Fairbanks has the star role of his career as a film favorite in '"The lIalfbreed,'' the forceful romantic drama in which Fairbanks portrays tho title part. --rhe Halfbreed" is full of action, which is characteristic of all Fairbanks productions and is in i've parts.
 A two part Keystone farce direct from the studios will be presented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
LYRIC

If one is tired of heavy drama or deep romance and the ordinary run of vaudeville, 'The Mayor of Tokio' the delightful two act musical opera from the book by Richard Carle should prove a delightful diversion. Crowds at the Lyric this week have become enthusiastic over the work of Bonville 6 Schoeneck in the revival of the famous comic opera, a fit suc- cessor to .~The Yankee Prince" which did 60 well for the opening Dresenta- ton.
 The acting of John L. Kearney in s-The Mayor of Tokio" shows that he is the same ever comical Jack" who drew laugh after laugh out of Bridge porters when with the Calburn Stock company last summer at the Lyric. Then there is the Broadway star Will Ham Sellery, who has the role aof the mayor. anad whose thrilling fate in the play is to be tickled to death. with ostrich feathers.
 Mss Yra Jeane is proving a charm ing prima donna for the company, while Dave Mallen and Dorothy Wright are making great hits. Dave is seen in a part well suited for him and his capabilities as George M. Conan are displayed to good advan- t1ge- In fact all of the principals are starring in The Mayor of Tokio'' which Is proving itself to Bridgeport ers as musical comedy of the high est order and one we'll worth while.
 Madame Sherry will be played next week and the fourth presentation of Bonville A Schoeneck will probably be
 The Little Millionaire" in which Dave Mai1en will be starred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
PARK

The sale of seats for the balance of the week, notwithstanding the heat, is unusually heavy. for the remaining performances of Three Weeks" and the Cecil Spooner Stock company will end its nftieth Bridgeport week tri- umphantly.
 On Saturday night Miss Spooner and all her company will deliver fare- well speeches and acknowledging re- cefpt of the numerous letters and presents they have received from arr seut admirers. Practically, every member of Miss Spooner's company has received tokens, and the stock of letters of good bye addresses is piled ID on the managerial desk. each of which will be duly acknowledged. Af- ter 50 weeks season, Miss Spooner and her players are surely entitled to . brief rest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
Amusements
POLES

There h fascination to death. All persons are interested in the escape of the Deutschland from the Vir- gtnia capes. But the attraction to death Is not the same overjoying de- lir1um that remains after wholesome and vivid amusement has been ex- perienced.
 At the Poli theatre during the last half of the week amusement is to be the crowning attraction and it will be eulivened in both vaudeville and picture.
 Headliners in each division are world renowned. In vaudeville the Five Antwerp Girls, real products of the World,Sswar, appear in a musical mar vel that has astounded two contin- ents. There Is a special glamour to the scenic effect which reminds that they como from little Belgium. and the instrumental part of the piece pre- septed is throbbing.
 The Screen is dominated by George Walsh and Anna Luther in virile story of bad mans reformation en- titled '~The Beast" This will be seen in five distinct and vividly portrayed parts and with transcontinental scene as the. location for many incidents is replete in novelty and entertaining quality.
 Other vaudeville numbers on the program are Hill and Bertha, The Girl and The Clown," whose antics have set New York's vaudeville au- diences agog. This charming pair will appear in all the abandon which has graced their previous perform ances.
 The Misses Young and Brown, two beautiful girls in stunning reper- toire of songs and dances are listed, and are bound to please.
 Foster Mann and company, always favorites in the refined dramatic pro- ductions that have a real motive and arc laden with comicalities, will offer ..The Surprise" comedy sketch of modern social life.
 Anderson and Millisse, a duet that are unique in their performance and have the ''psp" of the twentieth cen tury in action and word, will close one of the most forceful programs offered at the big Poll house in several weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
Park City's Matinee Excursions

Just bear in mind that there are daily matinee excursions given by the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steam boat Co., on the steamer Park City to Port Jefferson, N. Y., the steamer leaves the wharf at the foot of Fair field avenue at ::30 o'clock, return ing leaves Long Island at 4:30 arriv- ing in Bridgeport at p. m., thus af- fording one of the most delightful water trips hereabouts. Many. out ing parties avail themselves of the splendid opportunity to spend three hours on the Sound with a short stroll through the unique village about eighteen miles distant. Huber's de- licious ice cream is sold on board, and one may obtain candy, cigars, etc. Go and see if your opinion does not correspond with ours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
BIG LINER MINNESOTA
 SOLD TO STEAMSHIP CO

New London, Aug. 3-According to a statement credited to O.. A. Gilbert in the presence of Johp Morse, who did not deny it, the United States Steamship Co. has purchased the steamship Minnesota, one of the larg- est steamers afloat and will use the steamer in carrying, freight. The steamer is a locally built craft and at the time of her launching was one of the two largest steamships after it.. At present the Minnesota is on the Pacific coast
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
P. O. NOTES.

A competitive examination through which a new list of substitute clerks and carriers may be obtained at the local postof1ce will be held on Oct. 2 in the Federal building Information concerning the examination may be obtained from William Paul, local civil service secretary, or from the United States Civil Service Commis- sion, at Washington, D. C.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
PLEASURE BEACH.

Two Bridgeport boys will be fsatur- d in the new program of vaudeville ct tho open4air theatre, Pleasure 1~ach. the last half ot the week. They arc Edward Gerc and John Ffnrerty, a pair of clever dancers and songstcrs. They hare very pleasing program of songs and dances and are su-e of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03

a warn. welcome from many local friends.
 Baby Phyllis Gay, 9 juvenile en- tertainer of merit, will be special feature in the program, offering re- pertoire Of character songs and eccen- tric dances.
 Lynch and Nichols instrumental ists, will complete the program with a musical offering Of merit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
CHIEF JOHNSON RECOVERING

Chief Engineer Daniel E. Johnson or the fire department is recovering rap idly at St. Vincent's hospital from the effects of an operation for appendici- tis, performed last week, but will not be able to resume his duties directing the fire fighters for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03
GASOLINE TO GO DOWN.

Pittsburgh, Aug. 3-All grades of Pennsylvania crude oil, with the ex- ception of raglarfd (reduced five cents) were reduced ten cents a bar rel at the opening of the market to- day. Refners said that the next move in the market would be reduced quotations for gasolene.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03

Detectives are seeking the intruder in the rooming house at 136 Arch street who yesterday stole seven suits of clothing and two bank books showing deposits of $4S0 from Por- tugese roomers-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-03

Hot ashes on a rubbish pile near barn in the rear of 566 Broad street set the barn on fire at 2:15 o'clock this morning. The barn, owned by Stephen Wilson, was not seriously damaged.