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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
Man Who Resembles Fred
r. Johnson in Physique
and Methods is To Be
Head of G. o. S. Bureau
in Bridgeport.
Salary of Position Will Be
Increased Myers Will
Remain Temporarily Then
Will Go To New Jersey
Position.

A charity expert reputed to be al
most a double of Fred r: johnson,
former superintendent of charities
here, will succeed Leet B. Myers, gem
eral secretary of the Charity Organi-
zation society.
John R. Warren will be the new
head of the society. He is now in a
position at Boston, working under Mr..
johnson as an assistant secretary. He
will take chargesin Bridgeport April L.
Those who have come in contact
with Mr.. Warren declare that he is a
second johnson. He is aggressive.
and has a physique of the same type
as Johnson. His methods are those
of the former superintendent here and
during the last year or so he has been
studying under him.
1t is understood that Mr.. Warren
will have the advantage of Mr.. Myers
experience here for a, short time after
taking the position, as the Incumbent
is not expected to leave this city until
summer.
AccordiBg to an understanding now,
Mr.. Myers has access to an important
position in East Orange, N. j., and 1t
is likely he will accept.
The salary of the general secretar5
will be raised before the end of the
year, according to present plans. As
soon as the new secretary takes hold,
the new ideas of the society, under Its
ganization plan, will be put into
effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02

other version of the account is that
the vessel in question is the Ger
man cruiser Roen.
The Moewe first came into prom
inence with the arrival at Hampton
Roads several weeks ago of the Brit
ish steamship Appam. in charge of
a German prize crew. She brought
word of a mysterious German COM
nlerce raider, the Moewe, which was
roaming the seas and had captured
and sunk seven British merchantmen
and admiralty transports, in addition
to capturing the Appam. Despatch es
from the Canary Islands late last
month reported the arrival of the
British steamer Westburn with a Ger
man prize crew on board, said to be
from the Moewe.
According to these reports, the
Moewe, continuing his activities after
the capture of the Appam and the
seven other British vessels. between
JAM 16 and Feb. 9, sank five British
steamers off the coast of Brazil.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02

Senator Stone. ait the outset of his
proposal, made a statement of the
international situation as he under
stood it.
"a sharp issue has been defined be-
tween Germany and Great Britain as
to the status Of armed merchantmen
he said. Germany contends thai
armed merchant vessels are the equiv
a1ent of auxiliary war vessels and has
announced her policy to be that after
March 1 armed merchantmen would
be regarded as warships and subject
to the duties of war.
"On the other hand, Great Britain
contends that under international law
merchantmen have the right to be
armed for defensive purposes and
that armed merchantmen are entitled
under the law to the same immunity
as unarmed ships, without regard to
cargo. She has announced her in
tention to carry out, that policy.
'NThat is the issue between these
two governments
''Ntow where does the United States
come in? In this way: If both
persis tin these courses, neither yield
ing to each other, nor to the inpor-
tunities Of neutral nations. and if
Germany attacks an armed merchant
man and any American citizen is inl-
Cn0 QueSL1On Is pISSShIOu ~
this government what our attitude
would be; if no American citizens
were ON board we would have no
cause to interfere unless we proceeded
on the aItruistic theory of obi cations
of humanity.
ITO my mind this emergency is of
high Importance. The President,
speak with each other and with the
public, free from political bias. We
should wear our hearts on our sleeves
so we may know our position exact
1y.
1.-The Presidents attitude is this:
He supports the contention that bel
ligerent merchantmen have the right
to bear arms for defensive purposes
bu the does not say, nor do 1, and I
doubt if anyone does, what consti-
tutes defensive purposes.
Furthermore, if a German warship
without warning should attack and
sink a merchaftman, the President
proposes to consider the attack a law
less act. He will be disposed to hold
countability and if the German gov
ernment persisted he would be tempt
ed to sever diplomatic relations and
submit the n 2tter to Congress which,
under the constitution, is the war mar
ing body. If it must come to this,
and 1 must disagree with the Presi-
dent, and if I must disa gree with my
colleagues, I must not face this as a
political question. MY duty is clear.
I cannot but believe that if bel1iger-
ent merchantmen is stcmed, whether
for defensive or offensive purpose, if
it is transporting war material it is
the equivalent of a war vessel
ct cannot discuss the question now
but will merely state that in duty to
myself, to my constituents and to my
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
Stamford Wireless
Operator In Court;
Not Guilty, His Plea

New Haven, March 2-Wi1liam T.
Scofie1d, of Stamford, a telegraph op-
orator in the Grand Central criminal
in New York, indicted last week by a
Federal grand jury on the charge of
operating a radio station without hav-
ing secured license from the govern
ment, appeared in the United States
district court today and entered a
plea of not guilty. His case was set
for next Tuesday. w. J. H. Bohan-
nan, who entered an appearance for
Scof1eld, was admitted to pp&ctice in
this court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
ITALY PLANS
TOCONTINUE
ARMED SHIPS

Rome March 2.-The italian ambas-
sador at Washington, Count Macchi,
has been instructed to notify the
American government that, notwith-
standing the German and Austrian re-
plies regarding the sinking of armed
merchantmen, Italian merchantmen
will continue to carry armament.
The ambassador also has been in
structed to say that italian merchant
men will use their artillery only for
defensive purposes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
SENAT :, IN FIRST VOTE
ON ARMED SHIP ISSUE
TO UPHOLD PRESIDENT I

acing Delay i'm House, Leaders Plan to Have Anti
Administration Measure Brought to Immedi-
ate Vote in Senate, Where Sufficient Strength
to Smash Resolution is Mustered-MinOrity
Leader Mann to Confer With President on
Attitude of Republicans in House se-DemOcra-
tic Leaders Have Another Meeting With Chief
Executive and Will Speed Legislation So That
Early Vote May Be Had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
LONDON METAL EXCHANGE
BUSINESS AT STANDSTILL

London, March 2-Fol1owing the
announcement that speculative
dealings would be permitted in metals
used for the making of munitions, the
members of the London Metal ex-
change today decided to suspend all
dealings, with the exception of those
in tin, pending the report of a depu
tation which will interview the min
istry of unions tomorrow. Dealings
in the Glasgow pig iron market also
have been suspended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
FIVE MORE SHIPS LOST
IN new U-BOAT WARFARE

wentzel has been sunk. Eighteen
of the crew we're drowned and
eleven rescued.
The Alexander Wentzel, of 2,838
gross tons, was reported in the lat
est available shipping records as hav-
ing arrived at Cardiff on Jan %.
She was built. at West HartlepooI in
1899 and was owned by the Northern
Steamship Company of Petrograd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
ENGLAND SENDS
REPLY TO U. S.
MAIL PROTESTS

Washington, March 2-Secretary
Lansing said that Ambassador Page,
at London, had cabIed an outline of
Great Britain's reply to the American
protest against interferences with
mails, which is coming by post. He
declined to say what the outline indi-
Gated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02

London, March 2-The sinking of
five more vessels was reported to-
day.
The crews of three British smacks
landed at Lowestoft. The vessels are
said to have been sunk in the North
Sea.
The italian sailing ship Elisa also
is reported to have. been sunk.
The Russian steamship Alexander
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
GETS POST IN BERLIN

Washington, March 2.-OIiver Bish-
op Hartman, of New York, has been
appointed secretary Of embassy at Ber-
lin to succeed Alexander Comstock
Kirk, of Chicago who has been trans
ferred to the embassy at Constantine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
FORT vAUX, five MILES
FROM vERDUN, is TAKEN
IN new GERMAN ATTACK

London March 2-Amsterdam despatch to the Cen
says that Fort Vau five miles to the northeast
of Verdun has destroyed by heavy mortar accord
ing unconfmed German reports but that the Germans
approach the fort the French have brought
heavy artillery to bear on the approaches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
French Fail to Retake Douamont.

Berlin, March 2-The official German statement of
today says the French unsuccessful counter
for the Douamont of the outlying defenses of
Verdun which captured by the Germans The stua-
of the Belgian 'front.' the communication says,
is unchanged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
THE WEATHER

Snow followed by clearing and
slightly colder tonight; Friday fair.
Fresh east 10 north winds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE
Paid a Former MaysviHe Lady who
Died Last Week In New Jersey.

The Mamaroneck IN. J) Paragraph
contained the following beautiful no.
tice OF the death Of Mrs. Charles Field
Griffin, a former Maysville lady, to-
gether with a set of resolutions from
the Monday Club:
Mrs. Charles Field Griffen died
Sunday, January 2, at her home on
Heathcote Hill, after a lingering ill
ness. She was born in Maysville, KY,
the daughter of Elijah c. and Jane A.
Phister, and was married to Mr.. Grit
fen December 2S, 1882. She is sur
vived by her husband and one son,
Field, now a student at Yale. The fu-
neral was held Tuesday evening at the
residence, Rev. DR.. Frank f. German
officiating, and the interment was IN
the Grigen family lot at Rye.
Mrs. Griffen was genuinely loved
and admired by the entire community,
and was noted for her untiring devo-
ton to the afflicted or distressed.
"Tf every one to whom she did some
loving service were to bring a blossom
to her grave she would sleep tonight
beneath wilderness of overs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
CHARMING SOCIAL EVENTS.

Maysville has been quite gay the
last week with social functions for
Mrs. Ballou, a charming bride of the
holidays, and Miss Armstrong, who Is
to be married this week to Mr.. W. w.
Ball, Jr. Last Thursday evening Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley f. Reed entertained
with a dinner-bridge for Miss Arm
strong and Mr.. Ball. Covers were laid
for fourteen. Those present were Miss
Armstrong and Mr.. Ball, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearce Browning, Mr. and Mrs. M. M.
Gary, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Reese, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sudduth Calhoun and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Elgin.
The place cards we're daintily dress
ed cupids standing on red hearts. The
prizes were won by Mrs. William
Reese and Mr.. M. M. Gary The host
ess presented Miss Armstrong with a
much coveted book by all young house
keepers, THE Boston Cook Book"
On Friday afternoon Mrs. s. P.
Browning entertained four tables of
bridge for Mrs. Ballou and Miss Arm
strong. The first prize was won by
Miss Mary Alter Barbour and the sec
ond by Mrs. Maurice Kirk. The host
ess then presented the guests Of honor
with a handmade piece of lingerie.
On Saturday afternoon Miss Ellen
Shanklin entertained eight tables of
bridge for Miss Armstrong and Mrs.
Ballou. Mrs. s. p. Browning won the
first prize. The guests of honor were
presented with corsage bouquets Of
sweet peas.
On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs.
George BallOu entertained with 6
O'Clock dinner for Miss Armstrong and
Mr.. Ball Covers were laid for six.
Mrs. Ballou added another gift to her
charming personality by proving her
self an efficient hostess.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
SEEING Big THINGS
Notwithstanding the Old Town Has
Been Dry For Over
Week

Wednesday morning about $3.50
early risers we're treated to one of the
most beautiful sights ever witnessed
around here.
At that hour cloud that partly COW
cred the skies seemed to part and a
large, brilliant meteor burst out and
whizzed through the air to the ground,
striking somewhere, it seemed, near
thJSce piers at the foot Of Limestone
street.
Its tail almost reached the full
length of the ascent ant all who saw
it were amazed at the size and In
tense brilliancy of the visitor,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
MAYsVILLE SYRUP Co
Elected New Officers and Director,
Tuesday and Declared Semi
Annual Dividend.

The Maysville Syrup Company Tues
day afternoon elected the following d.
rectors at the meeting of the stock
holders:
E. T. Kirk, G. L. Wood, Thomas A
Keith, c. S. Kirk, f. T. Patterson,
Thomas H. Gray, c. N. Bolinger and
W. H. Rees.
The directors then elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President-E. T. Kirk
Vice President--C. l.. Wood.
Treasurer-Thomas A. Keith.
Secretary-C. S. Kirk
And then the best thing of all hap
pened-the board declared its first
semi-annual dividend, per cent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
BULL MOOsERs HINT At PEACE.

Chicago, January 1O,---It is believed
among politicians that Progressive
leaders who assembled in this city to-
night to attend dinner given by
George w. Perkins to the members of
the Progressive National Committee,
indicated between the lines in their
speeches that "if II seems best for the
countrys good" that they consolidate
the forces with the epublican party,
Il will DO done.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
MRS. BARTLETq ENTERTAINs.

Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5, Mrs.
o, L. Bartlett entertained at her beau
tiful home on The Point with cards in
honor of Mrs. Robert N. Hoeflich, q
recent bride, and Miss Mary Evans
Strobe, the pleasant guest of Mrs. w.
Hall Strobe. Those who attended re-
port most delightful time
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
CLAIMS FATHER TRIED TO DROWN
HIM.

Tuesday morning at an early hour
officer Dudley Bloomhuff arrested a
small lad who said his name was Loo.
The officer found the lad sleeping in
the corridor Of the postoffice. When
placed under arrest Loo said that he
had run away away from home on ac-
countof threats by his father to drown
him. He was dismissed and sent back
to the family home, a houseboat on
the Ohio side of the river.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
FUNERAL OF MRS. BLANCHARD.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Jane NJ.
Blanchard, which was held from the
residence Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, was well attended, many rel
atives and friends paying respect to
the deceased Rev. A. f. Stahl OF the
Christian church. and Rev J. Barbour
of the First Presbyterian church, held
services. Interment in the family lot
at the Maysville cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
STEADY RAIN CAUSES RISE.

The steady downpour of rain the
last twenty-four hours has caused the
Ohio, which was receding at this point
to rise again and last night the stage
increased rapidly. However, fiood-tide
is not looked for, as the weather bu-
reau predicts colder weather, which
will soon stop the freshet
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons holding claims against
the estate Of William Young. deceased
will please present them properly
proven for settlement Persons owing
the estate will please settle same with
me. JULIA S. YOUNG,
mo-wed-fri Administrator
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

There is an added attraction at the
Washington theater tonight The
Camera Mans Pictures. He has been
here several days taking pictures OF
people as they went about their daily
routines of life. He may have your
picture. Follow the crowd tonight to
the Washington theater.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

The Ladies Aid Society of the For
est Avenue M. E. church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. Henry Hord on Wood
street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
ATTENTION ELKS

Regular meeting Of the B. P. {
Elks this evening at o'clock
Full attendance desired.
C. Il. GEISEL, e. r.
W. II. Smith, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

There will be meeting of the Set
Element Club tomorrow afternoon at
2:15 O'Clock at the Health League
rooms on Court street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
FOR PURE WHISTLES.

Send your order to US. Shipment
made same day received Poynts Bros,
414 Scott street. Covington, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

The average height OF the land OF
switzerland above the sea level Is
l,2eS feet ~
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

The salaries of college teachers with
rank Of professor in this country range
from $3.50 TO $500 year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

Mr.. Harry T. Miles of the Spahr
Pressed Brick Works. is visiting
friends and relatives in Birmingham,
Ala.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

Owing to a slide in hill at Foster
Tuesday night, c. & o. train No. was
delayed four hours.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

Mrs. Ernest Truitt of Concord, KY,
was the guest of relatives here Mon
day en- route home from Chicago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

there will be 1.-THE Camera Mans Pic
ture." He may have yours there.
TRY to get in"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

Mr.. d. H. Todd of Fleming county,
was in this city Tuesday on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

"Try to get in" at the Washington
theater tonight.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
BOY WANTED.

A boy for paper route in West End.
See 4. J. Currey at The Ledger Office
between z and and 10 and II o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

l.ss a.lIIss .sls.EI. Az s eEsss' !.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12

Mr.. dwell Darlington of Nepton,
was in this city Tuesday on the to-
bacco market.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-12
AT THE WASHINGTON.

In addition 70 the reguIar show
The Detroit times., 1916-05-13

The moving picture contingent ot
the F'riars' club will contribute one
reel comedy dim to the friars
FroIic." TO be seen in the Detroit
opera house. Monday afternoon and
evening. June :. From the scepsrio
To the finished him. " viii ID the
work of members Of the Frtars ciuo.
Business will prevent many OF the
FriRrs engaged In fiiui work from GO
ing on tour with the Proltc. but
these members insisted that they
coutr butte in some way. with the
flrn ns the result. The scenario VAS
written hy Eugene Walter and the
cas, includes such well-known nlm
players as Msclyn Arbuckle. Max
Ftgman Frank sheridan. James D.
Corb~tt George Bcban, Harry FRA
ser. otto Hoffman and Richard Carrie.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-13

although Of an entirely different type
Maria Rosa IL courted by two Span
ish youths. Andres and Ramon. An
ores Is the preferred sutton. but Ra
n trnmped-up charge OF having siat1
= fisherman. Ramon having commit
ted the crime. Upon Representation
that Andres Is dead. Maria Rosa con
set when the prisoner returns on tn
day set for the marriage ceremony
and demands reckoning MART
Rosa overhears lannon's conf~ssioi
prison term. and she promptly siey
Ramon. who. with hts dying breatI
eSonerates her, and the two lover
are are happily united wallace Rel
In addition. the film program will
offer nrst run comedy and the lat
est Burton Holmes travelogue
A ns ,.c n,esisnssi' operate tenor ,m
orchestra and on the pipe organ vii
make up the musical program.
LYCEfM.
their associates In the Lyceum the
alter stock company will revive Au
Dustus Thomas stirring western mel
Sins sunday a0n afier moor week Ariso T
the most popular play Mr. Thoma
ever wrote. is clever In constructtot
and the variety OF It's characters AM
the colorfulness Of It's setting max
IL an excellent vehicle for a stoc
company. Lieut.. Denton. stationed
with the nth u. =. infantry at ForI
Grant, Ariz.. discovers an affair be
tween his coloners wife and an un
scrupulous fellow officer and inter
feres. principally To save his sweet
heart. the wife's sister. from the dis
grace Of the threatened scandal WI
prevents an elopement hut undo
which throw suspicto
on him Hts price Of silence IL tn
dfEtruct OF his superior officer. tn
ruinatiou OF his military career ant
toe wrecking Of his romance. but
sees no other honorable course. Tn
household of fne old rancher nam
cd CANDY. however play important
parts In affairs at the military posi-
and in the end. they acc 10 II tina
the truth Is made known and tustic |
achieved.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-13
ORPHEUM.

The Great IAmberti tops the Or
pheum bill next week onerinG char
srtsr musical. representations. Lam
serti imper:onates many . OF ,.n n
directors. plays the piano. violin and
cello and provides someshinE d'as, ,.
usually seen In popuiar-priced vaude-
vile. He y d.:cribed as an excel, rec,
travaIs are said TO be accurate and
complete. Another NUMBER on the
proeram OF headline crOninence 70
"a Texas wooing." . western comedy
drama. Charles n. .fiddiston and
LeoYa speiimyer are the pslnciral
players and they VIII be assisted by
seversi genuine Indians a thru
4 repertoire Of songs ranging from
~ cIsssics to popular npeiodiesl OF
the day. Marine and Fsrne make .
specially Of vagtlme and are said to
be among the principal esponents OF
sypcopated music. Ward and FRYE
In bits Of artistic nonserse and the
Karno trio, juggling ccmics. are 9TH
or acts. The orpehum natnees nov
start a, I o'clock and continue un-
The Detroit times., 1916-05-13
By TheoA eARA.

Written Especially for The Times.
The bedroom OF a vampire!
The very phrase has a thousand
thrills. Ono has a mental picture
OF divan spread with tiger skins.
black satin sheets and huge In
cense turner's. II suggests . room
where the light OF day never pene-
trates snd every corner shelters the
memory of a soul torn from the
BODY 0 an innocent.
nth a very celebrating brush.
my reader. sweep the surface Of
this unirlthfui canvas. There are
other co.ors On the palette. We
will outline IN. sembIance Of q real
bedroom the one In which ] sleep.
The general tone IL sapphire blue
and old IVORY. The sapphire blue n
velvet. n hangs from my windows
and doors, covers my bed. couch
and cushions. The old ivory IL fur
niture.
A largo sapphire blue velvet rug.
withou. desiCr., Is studded with
white FOX skins. At the side of my
bed il a huge silky polar bear rug.
Cobwetby lace. old ivory In tone,
shrouds my windows and filters the
sunlight.
MY two toilet sets are, ] believe,
unique. One, of IL pieces. 10 OF
ambe. nonogrsmmed 1T. b." IN
.iny briiiiants. This was made for
ne In America and sent to me by
a man OF immense wealth who had
been confined In q sanitarium BY
sohcming relatives. He was sue
cessfui In his third Tight for free
dom, and visited a motion picture
thestcr. . product Of the year dur
The Detroit times., 1916-05-13
Beware of Beetles In Your Garden;
Paris Green Is the Only Remedy!

such as beetles and worms. spral
plants with Paris green or some OF y
er arsenical poison, For other I'd
sec,s. the sucking variety. such q
scales. plant lice and squash bugI
Kerosene and water mixed in propo|
tions OF onc.fourth to one.fifth kerd
rene to three-fourths OF four. NTH
water. should be used.
Tobacco dust will drive away I'M
striped cucumber and melon beetl
and the fea beetle.
For plant diseases. the staple fur
gicidc IL Bordeaux mixture. a prcpd
lime diluted with water.