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Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07
CLAM MINE
DISCOVERED
Great Bed of CLAIMS Off
Dead Mans Shoals.
GREAT VALUE.
Estimate of Value of Beds All the
Way from SIS, 600 to Half
a Million.

Here is an interesting story from
the Elmer Times:
The alleged discovery, of oil near
Millville has caused little more talk
and excitement than the discovery of
bed of clans in Delaware bay near
Dead Mans shoal, ten miles west
from the mouth of Dennie Creek. No
one knows the value of the newly
found clam beds and estimates are
heard varying from $4,000 to a half
million.
CAS- clans have become scarcer and
scarcer in Cape May and Atlantic
counties, the clammers have scratched
over the bottom of the bay below the
line marking the boundary of Maur-
ice River Cove which is controlled by
the State which leases the bottom to
oystermen A short tine ago some
clammers got across the line and
struck clans of immense size and in
seemingly inexahustible quantities in
water eighteen feet deep. They in
creased their bank accounts rapidly
1ntil driven off by the watch boats; it
was then that the news of the discov-
cry leaked out and there was rush
to take up the grounds, at the office
of the oyster Commission which raked
in good many dollars in lease mon
ey.
This week oyster boats which use
especially constructed clam dredges
instead of clammers tongs, began
work and the clans came to the decks
in great quantities, but only for a
short time as the big shell fish were
packed so tightly on the bottom that
the strongest dredge teeth were bent
back like toothpicks Dredge makers
at Bivalve worked all night in their
efforts to provide teeth big enough
and strongest enough to loosen up the
CLAIMS which are worth cent a piece.
1T is probable that South Jersey
never before recorded so big clam
bed in such an unsuspected place
Lawsuits are sure to follow the
frantic stalking up of grounds the past
few days. There will be claims of
priority of discovery and filing of ap-
plication for leases which will rival
some of the contests in mining camps
over the stalking up of claims.
mo one knows as yet the extent of
the clam beds nor at which point in a
scope three or four miles square, that
they are most abundance. The entire
area may be covered or there may be
only spots of them.
1T is not strange that they have
been heretofore undiscovered, as they
lie in the extreme southerly end of
the cove which is not used for oyster
planting and has not been considered
worth leasing and as the ground
could not be worked on without leas
ing it has remained untouched by
dredges and tongs until now"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07
UP BIG TOOTH OF
PREHISTORIC MaST00uK
Well Preserved, Though Found Far e..
low Surface Of the Ground

Cottonwood Falls, Kan.-A big toosak
which Is supposed to have come frva
the jaw of some mastodon of preffs-
toric ages, has been unearthed by r X
Nichols of this city by men employed
In making a deep cut on Diamoa6
creek, mile and half northeast or
Elmdale. The trench had been SUNK
to depth Of fifty-three feet and mws
passed through an eight foot gravex
strata when the big tooth was founrk
A soapstone formation was encounssr-
ed just beeeath it.
The tooth Is well preserved. E
weighs over three pounds. measures
foot and three inches in circumfsr-
ence around its base and is tffrrr-
inches in height from it's base to thr.
points of the tooth 1t Is oblonc Irr
shape, It's width being three and r
half inches. There are six flanges az
points to the tooth, which extend uut-
ward In regular pairs. The tooth hssx
two large roots. there being about thresa
or four inches Of the root intact bwkc
the lower parts are broken off. Ye In.
believed the tooth belonged to czr.
nivorous, or flesh eating. animal N4
cause of the flanges or sharp points
After finding the tooth another boux,
only few feet away was uncoverzf
by another workman. 1t is a larys.
fiat. round shaped bone. which reseH-
bles kneecap.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07

dences of intellectually and certain
quiet dignity of manneE Dacre eyed
him keenly.
You say you have known Mr.. For
tescue before this?" he questioned
skeptically.
'Yes, familiarly."
'As a friend?"
"And as his instructor. He was my
dramatic pupil. taught him what he
knows. That was business and he paid
me for it. Today, not recognizing me,
IN his too open, generous-hearted way,
he was the only one among the selfish
throng to lend an ear to the plea of an
old man, down and out, for food. That
is sentiment. / understood the situa-
tion," and the speaker waved his hand
toward the helpless tragedian. Then
he arose to his full height, something
majestic appearing in his comport-
ment. Il thought he had got over his
weakness for drink. He has broken
loose at a critical moment"
"WhO are you, anyway" questioned
Dacre, tracing something of power
in the speech and manner of the
stranger.
"a fallen star" voiced the other, in
q startling tone. 81 am not parading
my necessities nor misfcrtunes, but
once my name blazed the way to
many a histrionic triumph. 1 am
Macready Edgerton."
The manager gave start. He was
not of the same generation as the vet
eran, but he recognized the name i'm
mediately.
'The question is,' Continued Edger-
ton, "can the situation be rernedied
He is to appear in the title role of
Julius Caesar. He is not known here.
Sir, have a suggestion to offer"
He came very close to Dacre and
spoke almost in whisper. The man.
ager recoiled with sharp gasp. He
was astounded.
Nonsense he uttered. "Sheer
nonsense -
rs that so?" cried Macready Edger-
ton in vibrating tones, rising to his
full height. "Sir, 1 standardized the
roles of Shakespeare over two conti-
nents. You doubt me-try mew
Wayne Fortescue was removed to
his hotel very quietly and smuggled
unostentatiously to his room. Then
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07
Where Safety Lies.

Il see when n man runs for Office
he has to put himself in the hands Of
his friends"
YES, my DEAR
If woman ran would she have to
put herself in the hands of her women
friends?"
Il suppose So"
well. ! don't imagine any women
will run. Think of taking such
chances r-Louisyille Courier-Journal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07

An elephant rushing upon an assail-
ant trumpets shrilly with fury. Fear
is similarly expressed in a shrill brassy
sound or by roar from the lungs,
pleasure by continued low squeak
ing through the trunk or an almost in
audible purring sound from the throat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07
CROUCH uN KATsn ends RATS,

MICE, Bugs. Die outdoors. Unbeat-
able Exterminator. Used World Over
by U. 8. Govt. too. Economy Size,
20, or lac. Drug C Country Stores.
Refuse substitutes. FREE Comic Pic
ture RE. s. Wells. JaraA- City,N.J.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07

Feed in quantities that the birds
will clean up in a half hour During
the intervals between feelings, keep
the coops darkened The birds should
be Killed by cutting the jugular vein,
and rlucked dry. A sharp knife
should be used to puncture the brain
ann cut the vein to allow bleeding.
This method produces a more desir-
able dressed bird, and one more cas-
lily saiable at a good price
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-12-07
POULTRY FOR
THE HOLIDAY

With the approach of the hol day
season and the great demand for
hlgh-qual-ty poultry. the poultry de-
pariment of the New jersey Agricul-
tural Experiment Station advises far
mers to pay particular attention to
I'm ahing off their birds and dressing
them for market. A little care spent
along this line will be repaid with
better prices.
Poultry intended for market should
be shut up at once insubstantial
coops, which may be easily cleaned.
The coops should be located in a ght
airy and well ventilated room. They
should be large enough to allow the
birds to move about to a limited ex-
tent, hut not large enough to permit
any great amount of activity. The fol-
lowing rations should be fed two or
three times a 0av in oman tropob-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

Newark, N. J., will begin a five months celebration of the 25oth anni- versary of it's foundation on May 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29
EMPIRE

Marie Doro. the well known stage and screen star portrays the leading role in the five part Famous Players Paramount masterpiece, The Heart of Nora Flynn which will be the featured attraction at this theatre this evening
 4nasterplay an all feature program of Universal subjects of both comedy and dramatic nature will be shown
 Sunday evenings program will be another all feature program headed by the five part Paramount picture" s@The Moment Before,'7 in which is -fea- ft1red Pauline Frederick, the famous Pararnount star, will be the featured attraction on Monday and Tuesday aI- so with a complete change of regular program daily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29
WHY A METHODIST.

Rev Everett A. Burnes, pastor of the Washington Park N. E. church, Barnuna and Noble avenues will de- liver an address sunday morning on the subject, Why Am a Methodist g This address will deal not only with personal convictions oe the speaker but will be educational to. many peo- pIe in regard to the history, the ac- afv1ty and the life of the Methodist church. In view of the fact that the General Conference, the supreme leg Islatfve body of the church, meets in Saratoga, May 1, an added interest will IT. gwen to this address. How the General Conference is composed, what it may or may not do, as well as g. world wide view of Methodfsn, the largest Protestant denomination in the wrld. will. be given. Tn the evening the one hour service will contain an- thems by the choir and an address by the mtnj--er on the subject, Noisy Prisoners
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29
OBITUARY
MRS. ELLEN BELDEN.

The funeral of Ellen. wife of Will liam B. Be1den. was held from the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Boucher at 9:3O o'clock this morning and from St. zPatrick's church half an hour later, where the funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John c. Lynch. There was a large attendance of sorrowirig relatives and friends The floral offerings were numerous Prof. F. K. G. Weber presided at the organ and the churchchoiT rendered several appropriate selections, The bearers were R. Van Heusen, Wilson Teabue, William Mack, Leo Wha1en, Frank Wayne and Robert Porter. Interment was in the family plot at St. Micha els cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

All National league managers will have to cut their teams down to 21 players by Monday, May 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29
AmuSements
PLAZA

..suf9shine Dad,'s is the title of the Triangle feature at the Plaza today and a most entertaining attraction it Is proving DeWon Hopper, the vet erau comed dian is starredein this splen- did production, which serves the dual purpose of holding the interest of the spectator at it's highest pitch during the uurave1ling of a. well-defined plot and of keeping up a ver1tab1e gale Of laughter from the beginning to the end which is only to be expected when Mrs sFfoppefes name appears in the cast oT'ffe picture is ln five parts and is a real delight
 The Keystone comedy features ssF-atty Arbuckle and a large cast and is .-The Other Man
 Mr and Mrs. Gordon Wilde, the noted English shadowgrap phists, offer something entirely new in their line and their efforts are really entertain ing and amusing. There is absolutely nothing5m the act that might be class ed a5 rrfonotonous for both are artists in their line and besides a series of animated pictures that are positively funny, they show several celebrities of past and present day in silhouette form on the sheet Their act is treat.
 Kennedy & Sherman. two popular local boys who have made good wherever they have appeared are on the s6fff 4faa aa asef0bafic act that gets by on sheer nfefft- setAs5fEs5
 Gruet and Greut, a pair of minstrel men who thoroughly understand the art of laugh-creating and who handle a variety of instruments in commend able fashion are scoring at ever ap- pearance-
 Completing the bill are Wood and Wyde, dainty and talented pair in a little singing, talking and dancing skit that is pIeasingly different from the ordinary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29
O. A. 6. OFFICERS MUST REPORT FOR
 EXAMINATION SOON
New London and Bridgeport Will Be Scenes of Spe-
 cial Inquiries.

All officers of the Conn. c. A. G., who have not qualified in the courses prescribed in G, o. No. 3, w. D., 1916, have been directed to report May sth, to take the examination required for their grades Failure to do this will deprive them of the opportunity to attend the coast defense exercises, 1916, a1Offfcers desiring to complete the courses are also authorized to re- port for examination. This is the substance of Special Order 6 just is sued by AdJutant General George M. Cole.
 Captain F, L. Dengler. c. A. G., IT., has been designated to supervise the examinations in Bridgeport and Cap tain A. H. BarkIey. c. A. C.. in New London. Officers stationed in the Eastern end of the state will report In New London and those in the west ern end of the state in Bridgeport. Enlisted men who are eligible to take the examination for enlisted special ists are authorized to report for ex- sanitation May 8, 1916, as directed for officers in paragraph g.
 An examining board for the mark ing of papers in the courses preScrib- ed in paragraphs 3 and (a9 of G. O. No. g.. w. D.. 1916. is appointed as
 Lieut.. Colonel V. M King. Conn. C. A O.; Major M. B. Payne, Conn., C. A. C.; Captain F. L.. Dengler, rU- s. A. I.-L
 Boards for the examination of can didates for rated positions to convene May 10. 1916, are appointed as fol- lows, and all enlisted men recom- raended by the Commanding Officer, Conn e. A C., are authorized to re- port for examination:
 Captain E. L. Dengler, U- S. A, IT, Captain A. 0. Bennett, Conn., c. A. c. i; Captain l.. J. Prague, Conn C.i-A- C.; 1st Lieut. L. R. O'Neilk Conn C A C. to convene in Bridgeport
 Major M B. Payne, Conn C. A. c. :: Captain A H. Barkley, U g. A. Cap tain David Conner, Conn C. A C.: g1st- Lieut. H. M Bell, Conn C. A. C., to convene in New London
 Actual expenses will be allowed for this duty Officers and enlisted men taking the eexamfnation will submit vouchers, approved by the senior of acer of the board
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

British Ambassador Spring-Rice presented Secretary Lansing with an official copy of the British Admiralty secret orders to merchant vessels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

Herman Asendorf, of Astoria. L. T. committed suicide by jumping from the Queensborough Bridge, in full view of hundreds of pedestrians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

SPRING PIONEERING JOHN RICK & SON
 PLANTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

The Gulf States Steel Co.,, has in creased the wages of it's 2,O00 em- ployes at Gadsden, Ala, 10 per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

Consular agents estimate South Af- rica's tobacco crop this year at IF per cent. less than last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29
JOHN J. GILLIAN.

The funeral of John J. Calla.n was held from the residence of his sister, Mrs John Andres. 15S Frank street,
 at TO o'clock this morning and from St Patrick's church half an hour later where requiem high mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul by Rev. John Mcdonald of Hartford. There was a large attendance of =sor- rowing relatives and friends. The bearers were Frank Howe, James Con- nelly, Arthur Flood, William G. Steel, Robert Graether and Peter J: Tyer. There was also present delegation Of the National Association of Plumb CTS, No 173. Interment was in the family plot at st. MichaePs, cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

Exports of copper fronesAtlantfc ports for the week ended April 27 to- tailed 5.5S1 tons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-29

A report from Berne says that Ger many has constructed 22O large sub marines since the war began.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-27
WILLARD OFF
FOR CHICAGO
TO REST
az ASSOCIATED Press.

New York, March 26.--With his
right hand bandaged, owing to the in
jury to the knuckle of the left index
finger, and nearly $4,000 in big bills
carefully stored somewhere about his
person, Jess Willard, the worlds hea-
vyweight champion, left here this
afternoon. He expects 10 join his
family in Chicago sometime tomor-
row. He will rest until the last week
in April and then begin six months
tour with a circus.
Willard said he would have knock
ed Moran out If he had not hurt his
hand and was willing to defend his
title again at any time.
Moran, showing the marks Of Wiz
lard's blows, said today he wanted to
fight Willard again or any big fell
low, and wanted a twenty or more
round bout. He said if the seventh
round had gone a minute more he
would have knocked out Willard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-27
Three American Columns
Are Following Band
of Bandits.
ALREADY $50 MILES
SOUTH OF BORDER
If Villa Reaches the Guer-
zero Distrist, 1t Will Be
Hard to Find Him.
RY AssoCIATED PRESS.

San Antonio, March 26.-General
Villa has escaped from the Mexican
troops that had checked him near
Namiquipa, and three columns of
American cavalry are pursuing him,
and already are $50 miles south Of
the border with the prospects Of 60
ing farther, according to the report
from General Pershing, which Gen.
eral Funston received today.
Colonel Dodd commands the adj
vance columns, while General Per-
shing has divided his forces to pro-
vide supporting columns from his
most advanced base at Ell Vale.
Pershing is somewhere south of
Casas Grandes. 1t is not believed
the Americans participated in the re-
cent fight between Villa and Carranza
forces. Villa is believed heading for
the mountains in the Guerrero dis
trict, where it will be almost impos-
sible to find him. It is believed the
hunt for Villa may last for months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-27
Air Battle and Sea Fight Re
suits Disastrously for
Both Conbatants.
THREE BRITISH
FLYERS MISSING
Two Armed German Trawl-
ers Are Sunk and British
Destroyer is Lost.
nv AssocIATED PRESS.

London, March 26.-It was officially
announced that five British aero
planes yesterday raided the German
airship sheds in the Schleswig- Hol-
stein and that it is believed heavy
damage was done. Three of the aero
planes are missing. Official reports
say there was battle between Brit
ish warships conveying the aeroplanes
and armed German trawlers, and that
two trawlers were sunk.
The British official account says the
British destroyer Medusa collided
with the British destroyer Laverock
and the Medusa is missing. This is
supposed to have taken place in or
about the time of the fight. The
Laverock was a 900-ton boat and I'M
usually carried a crew of one hun
dred men.
The German official statement says
that during the raid ON the Schles-
wig Holstein, German guns on the
island of Sylt brought down three
British aeroplanes. Their crews were
taken prisoners. Germany declares
the raid caused no damage.
A violent .borbardment continues
northwest of Verdun, while north Of
Verdun and In the Woevre region in
termittent cannonading progresses.
The Germans have launched no in
fantry attacks except southeast of
Fort Douau1nont, where Berlin re-
ports hand to hand fighting with the
Germans having the advantage. There
is considerable artillery action all
along the French front.
On the Russian front the Germans
attempted an offensive near Jacob
stadt, but were repulsed, while the
Russians captured German trench
near Dvinsk. Heavy fighting contin-
ues southeast Of Dvinsk. Here Ber-
lin says the Russian attacks failed.
Bombardments continue on the Ital-
ian front despite storms.
In the coastal region of the Turko-
Russian theater the Russians are
making good progress against the
Turks, as well as in the lake region.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-27
NOT TINE YET.
.TOOPENPEACE
NEGOTIATIONS
Hints Which Come From
German Diplomatic Quar-
tiers Discredited,
INVITATIONS
ARE INSPIRED
President in Close Touch
With Diplomatic Repre-
sentatives of All Nations.
INVITATIONS
ARE INSPIRED
By ellison Gardner.

Washington, March 26.-President
Wilson is unable to act on the unof-
fetal hints which come from German
diplomatic quarters intimating that
the present is good time to open up
peace negotiations. While there are
diplomatic denials, there Is no doubt
that these limitations are inspired by
the German foreign Office. They have
gone further than previous sugges-
tions, which some time ago made it
plain that Germany would gladly quit
on the basis Of substantial restora-
ton to the status quo ante. This
has been slightly modified by offers
to "rehabilitate" Belgium, give up
any claims against France in lieu of
territory abandoned and to dispose Of
Serbia in a way agreeable to the al
lies.
It Is useless to go into details as
TO the proposed terms, since, accord
ing to the best authorities here there
is no prospect that the subject will
be opened for discussion.
President Wilson is in close touch
with the diplomatic representatives Of
all the warning nations, and has been
informed Of the present state of mind
Of the entente allies. This may be
summed up briefly as follows:
HOW ALLIES STAND.
/. Great Britain, France and their
allies feel that a peace at this time
on the basis Of q return TO the status
quo state would be to all intents VIC
tory for Germany and the central
powers. Prussian militarism would
remain menace to the peace of Eu-
rope. They are opposed, therefore, to
considering peace on that basis.
2. There is nothing in the recent
offers of the central powers TO justify
belief that agreement as 70 terms
could be reached.
8. Military advantages Of great
value present and in prospect, would
be lost by an interruption Of the war
The central powers have reached the
maxims of their ability in men, mu-
nitions and general resources, while
CONTINUED on PAGE Thrae.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-27
UNITED STATES TAKES GRAVE VIEW OF SUSSEX TORPFDON
Horses Garry Big Part of Brains in
Uncle Sans World Beating Cavalry!
Intelligence Bugle Calls
BY LEON STARMoNT.

FL Paso, Texas, March 26.-Inves-
tigation in military quarters here
leads me to the conclusion that one
portion of the brains of the United
States cavalry Hes in the iue heads
Of les horses.
l attended a troop drill at Fort
Bliss. Down the parade ground came
the line of horses at a sharp trot.
They were the same kind of animals
that accomplished the wonderful
march Of 10 miles in Mexico in AZ
hours only few days ago.
Suddenly a few shrill, ascending
notes of bugle rang out. Every
horse turned TO the right, without
waiting for the pinch of a bit or the
touch of a knee. They knew what
the call meant just as we'll as their
riders.
Squads right, column right, squads
left, right turn, right by squads
they went through them all without
a break. Their ears seemed to culver
for the signal. At the charge" they
galloped down the field with a thun-
der of hoofs that beat as evenly as
hundred giant drums.
The tricks of circus horses seemed
simple by comparison. Yet, the amaz-
ing spectacle was the result of only
a few months training Of animals
bought "green" from the farms and
sales stables Of the whole country.
The horse in the cavalry Is consid-
cred as an. animal of a SINGLE
IDEA. The men who train him have
no false illusions regarding his cal
most human intelligence" They
know an animal cannot reason beyond