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Middletown transcript., 1916-07-29
OBITUARY
JAMES sTUBBLEs

James Stubbles and aged resident OF
Townsend, died at his home on Cream
cry street that town at six o'clock, Fri
day morning, after a long illness. Mr..
Stubbles was 70 years of age and is
survived by his wife. Funeral services
were held at his late home Monday
afternoon, with lnterment in Townsend
Cemetery. The members of Townsend
Council, No. II, OF which he was a
member for many years, attended the
funeral in body.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-29
Bethesda Church Notes

1870 Preaching by Rev. T. M. Hare,
D. D., of Baltimore. DIR. Hare is an
interesting speaker and the public is
cordially invited to hear him.
1.30. Sunday School session.
7.SO P. M. Song service and short
talk by the PASTOR
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.45 o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-29
Card of Thanks

At the time of the death of my be-
loved husband, John M, Mcclure,
neglected to thank my friends and
neighbors for their many acts of kind
ness during his long illness.
MRS. JOHN M. MCGUIRE.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-29
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, July Both, 1916.
1870 A. M. Public Worship with SER
mon.
1l.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
GAS P. NJ. Christian Endeavor service.
Topic: 'How Missions Are Blessing
Our Nation" Luke 19:41-48.
7.3O P. NJ. Evening service, lasting
thirty minutes.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-29

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
STRIKES IN COLORADO
 MAY BE CLEARED UP

Denver, Feb. 28-State Industrial Commission members following visits to Pueblo and Leadvil1e, where strikes of shelter employees for higher wages were reported yesterday and announc- ed today that the situation was reliev- ed at both places and that work had been resumed pending an investigation and report by the state law, requiring 30 days notice of intention to call a strike or lockout, was explained by the commissioners, who told the men that they are required to continue work pending an Investigation of their aI- legged grievances. At the Arkansas Valley plant of the American Smelling & Rhpipg eco. it was said a majority If those who quit yesterday had re- turned. At Pueblo employees of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds War
GERMAN

Berlin (By wireless to SayviIIe,) feb. 2S-The text of the German of- hcia1 statement of this afternoon reads:
 There have been exceedingly vio- lent artillery engagements at several places.
 Ton the front north of Arras there has been Intermittent mining activ- ity. The Germans blew up about 40 metres of an enemy position
 Tn the Champagne the Germans, after efficient artillery preparation, began an attack on both sides of the road from Somme-Py to Souain. They captured the Navarin Farm and, French positions on both sides about 1,600 metres long and took prisoner 26 officers and, 1,009 men and cap tured mine machine guns and one mine thrower.
 Tn the Verdun district new masses concentrated by the enemy were ex- hausted in unsuccessful atternpts to attack the German positions in and near the fortress Of Douaumont and Hardaumont. The Germans have cleared the Mouse peninsula of ene- my forces.
 @The Germans advanced their lines further in the dFect1on of vachera- uville and Bras.
 '.In the Woevre. the foot of Cote Lorefne was reached from the east at several places,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
CORONER ENDS HIS
 INQUIRY INTO DEATH
 OF WALTER SHAW

Continuing his investigation of the death of Walter Shaw, conductor for the Connecticut Co.,, who was crushed between two cars at Ash Creek bridge on Friday night, Coroner John J. Phelan had before him today Abra- ham Galperin of ITO Williston street, motorman of the car that ran down and killed Shaw. The latter had re- moved the pole from his car and was resetting it on the wire when Galperin sent his car up in back of him catch ing him between the cars and killing him.
 Clifford Clark, conductor of Gal perin's car and John s. Martin of 2S7 Harral avenue, conductor of the car that was taking the crossover when Shaw was. killed, were questioned again by Coroner Phelan today. Ar thur Nibling, local superintendent for Ehe Connecticut Go. and General Man ger c. H. Chapman, were present at he inquiry. Coroner Phe1an reserv- ed his finding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
HAYNES MERRY.
 ENJOYS RESPITE
 OF THE SABBATH
Alleged Murderer Has Free
 dom of Jail Corridors Shows No Depression.

Jason S. Haines, indicted as the slayer of his wife, spent a restful Sum- fay at the county jail. He was per nlftted the freedom of the corridors where he met others and mingled, and Baughingly discussed he topics of the Bai1 and the day.
 He apparently has little fear as to tae outcome of the trial now in ses- Sfon, and is expected to appear in the crimdna1 superior court at 10 o'clock Rnce of all that goes about hann as last week when legal battle was rag mg over the examination of witnesses and the hypothetical questions that may be urged by a1ienists as a de- 6enses
 Hadnes watched with lintenfness ev- cry juror chosen at his trial. and seemed glad when the last man had been selected. A close scrutiny of the man discIoses that all but three have nnustaches similar to that worn by Haines. Their total ages aggregate 611 years, or an average of nearly 51 years each. Their residences are scat tered, three coming from Monroe, two from Bridgeport, two from ESaston, and one each from westport, Darien, New Canaan, Bethel and Greenwich. All the jurors in the box Friday wore tacleS
 An examination of their recorded Occupations discloses four to be farm-s CTS, three connected with the autono- bile business and one each a machin- ist, a real estate dealer, a. jewelry dealer and hotel keeper.
 It is expected that at the renewal of the trial before Judge James H. Webb tomorrow the prosecution will introduce in quick succession it's state witnesses. There is little likelihood that the prosecution will rest before tomorrow night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28

United States Zinc Co.,. who quite Fri day, also resumed work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
FRENCH

Paris, Feb. 2sAThe text of the communication on the progress of hostilities given :, out by the French war office this afternoon, reads as follows:
 'In Belgium our batteries have bombarded German organizations To- cated opposite Steenstrate.
 Tn Champagne, in the region of the Navarin Farm, north of ,Souain, the enemy was successful by 3, sur prise attack in occupying certain trenches of our advance line; they also took supporting trench
 In the region to the north of Yer Gdn the bombardment has continued with intensity, particularly in the cen tra1 sectors and on our right. There has been no further attack on the Gotta Du Poivre.
 Yesterday evening German forces made several attempts to occupy the village of Douaumont Their efforts were broken by the resistance of our troops. who withstood the most furi- GUS assaults
 There is no change in the situation at the fort of Douaumont which still remains closely encirc1ed. The fight ing is less spirited On the plateaus north of the village of Vaux. InNthe woevre district, the enemey yester- day evening and last night assumed an attitude of greater activity. The railroad station at Fix, captured and recaptured, several times by the, att tacks and counter-attacks of the two opposing forces, now remains in our possession.
 sAll the attacks against Hill No. 255 southeast of Fix were futile, fail ing to dislodge our troops
 Further to the south German at tack against Manheulles resulted in 0 complete failure.
 "Our artillery is combating with energetic bombardment of the enemy along all this front.
 AIn. the yosges we have bombarded several German barracks in the re- zion of Ban De Sapt.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28

will be laid from Hard's corner to the railroad viaduct. It will be of a char acter similar to that now between Milford and New haven. which has met with general appreciation.
 The Nichols avenue extension w1-ich is now on1yfa cow path, will be of gravel construction and will pass through a section of property on Sue cess hill that has recently been devel- oped by the Arms n.pany.
 The Monroe road that runs down past the old ore mines in Long Hill has long been a deep naire in the early spring and it's improvement will com plete a through road to Monroe con- meeting with other roads, which will greatly relieve traffic over some of the main county arteries.
 At the state road offices in this city it was said today that work will be- gin as early in the spring as possible and particularly in Stratford and Nichols will be pushed through with great rapidity. The Monroe road will be worked by the town authorities, the state granting them the appropria- tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
Scores View Wreck Victims Body; None
 Knows His Identity

Some 50 persons, men and Women, have viewed the body of Patrick Con nor, or Collins killed in the railroad wreck last Tuesday, but no one has identified it. The body is at Cu1linan 6 M1Ihns' n1orgue in Main street A description of the body was sent to Mrs. John J. Collins of 2,609 Naudian street, Philadelphia, on Saturday, at her request, but as yet no word has been received from her. A man who said he was William Hartmann of A.769 Boston avenue called the morgue by telephone Saturday and said Col aing was his cousin. He asked that 2hs body be held uneu he could com hn1suaca6e with other relatives. Moth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
Celebrate Seventieth
 Birthday of Veteran

A merry party of friends and neigh bors. gathered at 62 Lee avenue yes terday when Ferdinand Marsh, one Of oldest and most widely known Ger man residents of this city celebrated his 7oth birthday. The party was held at the home of MT. NIarsh's son
 Jacob H. Marsh. There was music and singing and at e:S0 supper was served. Mr. Marsh. who is a veteran of the F'ranco-Prussian war, recounted some of his adventures in that conflict Among those present were his grand child, MT. and Mrs. Henry Clapp, MT. and Mrs. Henry Hron and Miss Mary Clancy, who played and sang.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
BOWERS AND WILLIAMSON
 FORM LAW PARTNERSHIP

Attorney Charles B. Williamson, Attorney Spottswood D. Bowers an nounced today that they. have formed a partnership to be known as Bowers & Williamson. They will have quar- ters in the Citizens building, where they will engage in the general prac- tice of law. Attorney Bowers is widely known inN1egaI circles as an authority on briefs.
 Attorney Williamson has been with the firm of Banks & Nicholson, on the top floor of the SMeigs' building for several years. He is native of Dar- fen and represented that town in the General Assembly. The new firm will start operations March 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
PLANNING MANY
 IMPROVEMENTS IN COUNTY EOADS
Stratford Center To Have Concrete Highway-Oth-
 CTS To Be Bettered.

Many Improvements in the state roads of this county are contemplated this spring, under appropriations for merly made. Among the principal inn provements scheduled are concrete roads for Stratford Center, extension to Nichols avenue from Barnum ave- nue to the Huntington turnpiks and the Monroe road from the Point House above Long Hull, on the Bridgeport Newtown highway, to Monroe
 In Stratford the new concrete road
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28
HIND STOTlEEG moOns-

A kit of surgical tools belonsang co. pr. Wilbur J. Southey, Of S21 Io7an street, stolen from his home a week ago. were found in a local saloon by Detective Sergeant Peter Hall, this morning. No arrests win be made. They were returned 4o Dc Southeg today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28

ing more has been heard from him.
 Nlrs. Patrick Connor te1ephoned from Mt Vernon, N. Y., that she was com ing to Bridgeport to- look at the body Saturday. She thought the dead man might be her husband. She has not yet arrived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28

General Carranza has warned off, eers of the l.. w. w. in Mexico that any attempt at carrying out the gem eraI, strike throughout Mexico sched- uIed for today will be met by force.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-28

There were admitted into the coun- try 17,293 aliens during January against s,901 in December.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
OPPOSE PROPOSED
SITE FOR HOSPITAL
Plney Branch Citizens DO Not
Want GaIIlnger Institution
Located On Fourteenth st.

Resolutions were adopted by the
Piney Branch Citizens Association
last night urging vigorous and con-
certed action in opposing the plan Of
the District Commissioners to locate
the proposed Gailinger Hospital on
Fourteenth street.
BY a rising vote those present sig
nihed their willingness to appear per-
sonally before the District Commit
tee of the House and hght the pro-
posed legislation. This course. It was
believed, would have more prospect
OF success than an appeal to the
Commissioners by personal letters.
The proposed Gallinger Hospital. II
was declared. was the old Washing
ton Asylum Hospital whore convicted
criminals. unable to serve their sem
fences, were confined. together with
inebriates and others. The establish
ment Of such an institution In their
midst was held to be inimical to the
best interests Of the community and
constant menace TO the health and
safety of the residents.
The secretary, ". q. Croissant, an
nOunced that the Brightwood Park
Citizens Association, the PetwOrth
Citizens Association. and the Column
biR Heights Citizens Association, to
whom the question was submitted,
with q view to enlisting their CO.
operation in the tight, had taken
favorable action. but that the Park
View Association had made an adverse
report, indorsing the Commissioners.
The chairman of the public service
corporations committee introduced
William NICK. Clayton. OF the Bright
wood Park Association, who spoke
OF the efforts OF that organization to
compel the street car company to
install the underground system on
Georgia avenue a. far north as the
car barn. The Commissioners had
included a recommendation in their
District budget. he said, providing
for the system as far as Rock Creek
Church road.
Committee chairmanships for the en-
suing year were announced as fol-
lows: Membership. A. r. Hastings:
law and order. z. f. Clement; public
service corporations. w. f. Peabody:
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
CONSUMPTION AT 6. U.

AS foerunne elaborate program Of preparedness the
Glass Of 1915 Georgetown University Law asking for
volunteers but is bound have every ablebodied bass
married SINGLE young old allegiance when the
FIRST call to coOs sounded Hence the drastic measure
CONSCRIPTION
Order Of first encampment.
Assemble in front Of Georgetown University Barracks o'clock
Saturday evening" and by shOrtorced march draw up in
front Of Harveys
Enrench yourselves, and await the order to charge
At the word from General Watkins up man claim the
Fort of Pleasure in the of the Freshman Class
hen REFORM yourselves TO hear various upon the Ad
vantages Of Preparedness.
The Dove Of Peace having infused all yOu orderly
fashion. (Signed)
VIM ]. CULLINAN
Minister of Munitions.
p $50 the unnaed might be explained this the invitation
to the banquet of the freshman class Of the Georgetown Law
School.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
PCstpOnement of Calve
Concert Is Announced

Owing TO conflict In dates. the
concert OF Nine. Calve. who was to
appear at the New National Theater
Thursday afternoon. has been post
poned. The announcement is made
by the local manager, T. Arthur
Smith. who states that the same con-
cert will be given at future date.
The Flotiila company. organized TO
collect funds for the wounded at the
French lighting front under the d.
rection OF and for the benefit of
which Nine. Calve was to sing, has
made arrangements to extend the
concert tour. This change necessi-
tates the postponement of the date
OF Nine. Calves appearance in this
city, since other cities are to be in
cluded in the itinerary.
The announcement of the date of the
concert Will be made soon.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
c. ". MORSE FORMS
/ NEW SHIP COMBINE
Thirteen Vessels Bought For
European and South Ameri,
can Service.

NEW York. Jan. 1l.--Charles w
Morse, former banker and head OF the
Hudson NaviEation Company. is today
we'll under way in organizing a shipDine
combine which. II IL intended. shall be
the beginning OF United States mer-
camille marine touching all European
and South American ports. The new
ahippinR company Is said to have the
financial backing OF a strong banking
syndicate in Wall Street. All the ships
VIII ny the American flag and be
strictly American owned
u has been learned thirteen ships have
been acquired already at a price in ex-
VIII sail on route from New York to
ArchanEel for the present. The thir-
teenth ship has been ASSIGNED TO coast
wise service with South America.
For Separate Companies.
The Morse plan provides for the i'm
corDoration OF a separate shipping COM
pany for each shin owned. All Of the
subsidiary companies are to be con-
trolled by'a holding company. the name
OF which has not been decided. The
subsidiary companies bear the names of
the ship owned by each company.
Inc total gross tonnage Is S,l79 The
boats are OF steel and did not require
canal. Their combined cost to the syn
dictate was approximately 5000 900. These
steamships will be equipped in local
drYdocks with new eondensers, and some
other alterations must be made to make
them serviceable for salt water serv-
1ce.'.- 't.t
The last Of the thirteen ships acquired
~ the Zelandia. This ship came into
prominence early in November. when
sne was searched off Progreso. Mexico.
ing near the mouth Of Progreso har-
Dor. The incident figured in diplomats
correspondence between this country
and Great Britain. 1t was said that
German interests owned the Zelandia,
and that the ships cargo of resin, con-
signed to Swedish port. was really
destined for Germany.
The Fiske Trading Company, II was
recorded, owned the vessel, but II was
stated IN some quarters that Dr. Helm
rich Albert, reputed fiscal agent for
Germany, was the real owner. There
has been no final disposition of the
charges Of unlawful search instituted by
TINS country in the zelandia case.
To Go Into Russian Service.
How Mr.. Morse obtained the vessel in
the face of the diplomatic complications
was not explained yesterday. The Ze-
landta, It was said, was purchased for
about $4,000. She is the bighest-prired
boat In the Morse feet, And is ready
Tor the Russian service. She is now in
New York harbor.
According to the Informant there will
he no stock Rotation by the syndicate to
cover the purchases IT Vhe ships Priv
ate subscriptions were called for IL
was said. and the amount needed was
oversubscribed. The names of the syn
dictate members were not disclosed
"Mr. Morse hopes to build up a big
United States merchant marine" said
one OF his associates. HE has had this
IN view a long time, but Il Is only re-
Gently that his plans have taken definite
FORM"
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Literary Society Honors
Memory of Mrs. Walport

As a tribute to the memory OF the
late Mrs. Marion Gill walport, who diod
Saturday, the Capitol Hill Literary So
ciety, which met last night at the resi-
poned the address which was to have
Teen delivered and adjourned after a
brief business session. Mrg. walport
was the founder of the society, having
organized II April s. 1897, and having
until the time Of her death.
President r. v. Carr named q COM
nnittee to draw up resolutions of regret
at the death of Mrs. Walport. and II
was decided to hold a memorial meet
ing February u. On the resolutions
committee are Mrs. Laura b. Lawson,
A. II. Frier, Mrs. Blanche Beaton, and
Miss NJ NJ. Gordon
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
World Peace Court With
Armed Support Proposed

An International peace tribunal with
an international army and navy to en-
force It's DEGREES. was suggested by
Oscar r. Crosby In an address before
the washington Railway and Electric
Company's section OF the American
Electric Railway Association at the of
fees OF the Potomac Electric Power
Company last night.
Mr.. Crosby formerly was president OF
the company. and had much to do with
ite organization. He n q graduate OF
West Point. q former officer OF the En-
gineer COrDs Of the army railway
builder. and explorer. In addition 70 the
address by Mr.. Crosby. Col George
Truesdell. another former president OF
the company. and William F. Ham, vice
president Of the COMPANY. smoke After
the meeting q luncheon was served
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Policemen to Install
Officers At Smoker

New officers of the Policemen's As
ISOLATION of the District of Columbia
will be installed at a smoker to be held
Thursday night at Pythian Temple.
The officers include: President, c. e.
Smith, of the Tenth precinct: first vice
president, Wash" Sanford, of the
Ninth precinct: second vice president,
William ]. Mahoney. Of the sixth pre-
cinct; recording secretary. William Sol
lers, of the Fourth precinct; financial
secretary. j. z. Wilson, OF the Third
precinct, and treasurer, Lieut.. c. p. NJ.
Lord, Of the Tenth precinct.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Damages of $4,000
Asked in Three Suits
Little Girl Injured by Motor Truck
Sues Baking
Company.

Three suits asking for $4,000 dam
age from the General Baking Com
pany were filed in the District Su-
preme Court yesterday by GlacioIa
Purks, seven years old, and her parents,
John H. and Cora Purks.
in an action. seekin $1,000, Glsdi0la
PurkS informs the court that on Oc-
tober Is, while walking along Prospect
avenue, In GEORGETOWN, With her moth
er, = motor truck, owned by the dc.
fendant came up on the sidewalk an
struOk har. She alleges permanent in
juFles to her left wrist and other in
turies to her face and arms. which will
leave them permanently Scared and
mAfred.
In the Detition filed by the mother
$4,000 IL sought for injuries to her left
leR and other parts of the body. John
III PurkB seeks damages in the sum OF
$4,000 by reason of the loss Of the serv-
Ices and sOcigty of his wife and daugh-
tar. The petitions were filed by Attor-
neyB Frederick B. Rhodes and Paul B.
Cfomelin.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
BeefSteak Social Session
Set For Thursday Night

Washington Lodge. No. is, B. P. O..
Elks, has completed arrangements for
its annual Thumb Bit Beefsteak So
cial Session to be rendered to the
Ladies'" Thursday evening at the Elks'
Home, in II street northwest.
The festivities will BEGIN at : o'clock
and continue until 1890 In addition to
the steak and trimmings, there will be
PLENTY Of refreshments ed a cabaret
program will enliven things while the
guests are being served by Elks in the
garb OF walters.
leon Straus is secretary of the COM
nlittee in charge.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Navy Sets Records For
Long-DiStance Wireless

r what IL believed to have been the
longest overland and water" radio
conversation ever held took place yes
tarday between Admiral Fletcher and
Admiral Winslow. Fletcher, on his
flagship Wyoming, of Cape Henry,
walked" easily with winslow, who
Was on the flagship San Diego of
The Washington times., 1916-01-11

fire and police protection, L. A. clin-
ton; schools and schoolhouses, Or. ~.
NJ. Hasbfouck parks and parking, ~.
=. GARRISON; public health, DR.. 4. j.
Battle; mail facilities, 70. ~ Norwood
sidewalks. and lights. r. B. Henderson.
g. A. Finch, the newly elected presl-
dent, presided
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Hebrew Women to Give
Musicale At RauScher's

with a musicale at Ranscher's the
WASHINGTON Council OF jewish Women
will celebrate its twentieth anniversary
tomorrow afternoon.
Elias BreeskIn. a Washington violin
list. who made his first public appearance
at a concert by the council seven
years ago. v I'll be the principal attrac-
tiOn. Mrs. A. Julian Brylawski. Coz
rralto, and Mrs. Selma SeIinger DAN
forth. soprano. will he the vocal solo
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