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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-02

- thunderoolt out OF q clear
has come the announcement OF
&0W model BY the WHY'S Overland
&rnpany, OF Toledo, Ohio. which Is
1 k4n0d. in the opinion OF those who
~ already seen 1t, to cause a greater
a IA automobile circles than any OF
- many e-saticual Developments IN
EEx0ker car building which have oc'
G1xred during recent wears The most
DoWerfui Iow-priced car ;n the world
q the description given ~ this new
broduct OF the great Toledo factory.
and IL liz 10 be known technically "S
ME WHY'S Overland Comranys New
mories, Model 75-B. III spite of the
nation-wide Lamentations concerning
The Increasing cost Of ratey.a}s labor
rNnd suanufa curing equipment, this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-02
EASTERN OIL FIELDS
ARE FALLING OFF

Washington, July PETROLEUM
production decreased 1.241.Ooo bar
rels in the Appalachian field in 1915,
the Geological Survey announced to-
day. Statistics. based upon complete
returns from the ive big oil States,
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West
Virginia and Kentucky. SHOWED the
total output last year to be 22.s60,-
04s barrels,
West Virginia with 100000 bar
rels led in the output while Penn
sylrania with nearly 5000, goo bar
rels ranked second
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-02
.DR|SCOE CAR LOWERS !
OLOFIELO'S RECORD
Louis Lecocq, of Paris, Drives Ma
chine Sixty-two Miles In 1 Hour
and % Seconds.

Springfield, Ill. July lon a track
of Paris. France. at the State Fair
Grounds, shattered Barney Oldfelds
record of sixty-one miles in one hour
when Lecocq covered sixty-two miles
in one hour and twenty eight seconds
Lecocq drove a Briscoe car. and was
forced to stop but once in the course
of the hours grill He changed a
wheel in ten seconds in the thirty
eighth lap
Texas Clark, of Dallas, Tex, I'm
ished second making sixty-one miles
in the hour. He was compelled to
come in for new tire in the forty
third lap. Clarke drove a Case.
wild Biz Endicott, of Kansas
City. driving a Sweeney Special, after
bidding fair to take second honors, fell
back TO third on account of engine
trouble. Endicott covered sixty miles
in the hour.
The Oldfeld record of sixty-one
miles was made in Knox six cylinder
several years ago.
Lecocq had passed the tape after
his sixty-irst mile before the time
limit of sixty minutes had expired He
was wei on MS way INTO the adultlonal
mile when time was called, and he
finished the sixty second mile in one
hour and twenty-eight seconds. The
young Frenchman made good his
promise to reduce Oldfelds time and
give new record for drivers of the
year to shoot at.
Whether the mark made by Lecocu
will be accepted as official by the au-
tomobile board is a matter OF conjec-
ture. No electric timers were used by
the course, but when the F'renchman
and his teammates left Springfield
last night for Davenport, they express
ed the belief that the mark would
stand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-02

Before 5000 enthusiastic spectators
stock Saxon "Six" captured two frsts and
a third place and won the most points in
the demonstration contest Just held at the
San Diego Exposition Motor Demonstra-
ton Show, Although exceeded in both
power and number of cylinders by higher
priced entries, the Saxon was the only car
which won the trophy in two events, The
performance Of the Saxon was SO convinc-
ing that spectator bought and paid for
the victorious ''Six" on the Exposition
Grounds and, without waiting to get it
cleaned up, drove the winning car home
The hill climb which the Saxon won
was one Of the most gruelling ever staged
Contestants In this event were required
to drive down the IS per cent grade Of Elk
position Hill and up the 35 per cent pitch
Then the drivers were obliged to turn
around and reverse the order of descend
ing and climbing. The Saxon not only
made the best time, but was one of the
The above 3san Associated Press report of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-02
Is Intelligence Bar to Suffrage?

A writer IN louisiana makes the
significant comment:
AT the Jefferson Military College,
the only single graduate was a girl,
this being the first year the institu-
ton has been co-educational At the
De Ridder, High School, all thirteen
graduates were girls. Is Intelligence
a bar to suffrage and do our Louisiana
and Mississippi men really think we
know too little to vote, or are they
afraid we know too much?"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-02

greatest possible power from the mo-
cor with the smallest amount Of wear
ON the motor tself Like a fiash. this
amazing motor viii take the car Ia
niles 'au hour 20 3 miles an hour on
high with oil the ease of action 20
widely advertised In the big, powerful
machines ceiling at five and six times
.ts list price.
The low price ~ The new car natu-
rally implies economy. but the WHY'S
Overland officials show that unlike
many other instances OF low-priced
cars tho economy does not end with
tho purchase price. And here again
tho efficiency pf that wonder motor.
as tho Overland officials refer to 1t. is
demonstrated. Tests have repeatedly
proven that this sensational car wifi
accomplish twenty five miles on ono
gallon OF gasoline and eighteen to
twenty miles per gallon IS common
performance in average all-around
use.
Motor Is Big Feature.
Tho motor, however, is but one OF
the many frutures Of this inexpensive
ear which are causing comment on
every side. IN riding comfort 1t IS
a.d no chr anywhere near its price
cam compare with it. It is equipped
with fHUr-IDcb tires, something pcac-
Uoai'v Unheard Of up to now in cars
of ttfs type. No other make selling
anywhere near this price Ia equipped
with four-inch tires. Those who have
ridden - four-inch tires know well
their advantage from the standpoint
~ riding comfort in n car of this size
The c7sv riding qualities Of the car are
fur C1cr enhanced by cantilevcr rear
sur4nes an important part Of the
equipment ~ HIGHER priced cars They
reduced 10 the minimum the EARRING
caused 10y driving over rough roads
This IS duo largely to the fact that the
cartilever spring is attached 20 the
axle Of the car At the rear end of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
ALTERED IN RETIRING CLOTHES, HE ROMPS
 ABOUT RAILROAD DEPOT

Screams of several hysterica1 women attracted the attention of Special Railroad Policeman F'itzpat- rick in the railroad station at an early hour this morning. Looking up the vista. of seats in the big waiting room Fitzpatrick was himself surprised to see the ghost like figure fitting back wards and forwards as if upon a vau- devi1le stage. Upon closer inspection he found the corporate visaluatization to be John Leahy, aged 2S, who is without a home in this city. Leahy was attired in a suit of un- derclothes and a pair of short hosiery.
 What are you doing here," asked Fitzpatrick.
 Just going to bed, don't disturb me; I'm extremely sleepy Leahy's clothes were hung upon a nail on the east platform and, before arrest he was induced to don them. In the city court today he was pro- nounced too intoxicated for trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
Witnesses Declare
 Minister Was Not to
 Blame for Fatality

Witnesses before Coroner John J. Phelan were all agreed today that George Grady who died from injuries he received after being struck by an automobile driven by the Rev. Henry s. Haversham of Monroe, was at fault himself and that the clergyman was in no way to blame. Grady was run down May and died in St. Vincent's hospital on May IS. One of his left ribs penetrated his left lung and he developed pneumonia Hospital phy sicians said this disease and not his injuries caused death.
 The witnesses before Coroner Pne- Ian today were Rev. MT. Hayersham, his wife, and their daughter, Doro- thy, who were riding with him when Grady was run down. Tor Falkendahl of 25 Liberty street, who was teaching Rev. MT. Haversham to operate the car and George Sayernan of 3 Gun street, Milford, agreed that Grady ran out in the street without looking where he was going, then darted back toward the curb again and finally ran forward directly in the path of the auto.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
HEED FOR SHOOTING
 TRUCK GARDEN THIEF

Thompsonvi1le, Conn, May 15-Jos- .eph Manning, who shot Louis Costoldi while the latter was stealing asparagus in the garden of Mannings' father, charged with assault with danger o1s weapon, in the town court, to- day, pleRded not guilty and was held for the June term of the superior court
 Costo1di, the only witness, said that a bullet went through his neck and another entered the right arm Both wounds were superficial
 Prior to the assault case hearing, Costo1di pleaded guilty to stealing as paragus and was fined $1 oand costs He said that he asked Manning not to shoot at him, offering to pay for the asparagus @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
STRUCK BY JITNEY,
 WOMAN IS SUFFERING
 FROM SEVERE SHOCK

While crossing Barnum avenue at Helen street at 7:o5 this morning. Annie F'alzazzio, aged r of 29 Grant street, was struck by a jitney, the mum Der of which is not known. The young woman was thrown to the street. She was removed to the hos pitaI of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co., where temporary treatment was given her and was then taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the U- M. c, Co.'S automobile, by Dr. George B. Cowen.
 Miss Fa1zazzio was not an employe of the factory. At the hospital no broken bones were discovered but. the young woman is suffering from shock and possible internal injuries and will be in the institution for several weeks. The police are investi gating
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
FLYNN TO RETIRE FROM DEGREE WORK
 AT BIG CEREMONIAL
Bridgeporter Will Be Guest of K. of 0. of His Home
 Town Tn Massachusetts

Major William Flynn, the railroad man of this city. past district deputy of the Knights of Columbus, will offi- ciate in the exemplihcation of the third degree of the R. of C., for the last time. on Sunday, June 4, in his native town, Great Harrington, Mass.
 Major Flynn has taken part in many of these exercises Whens recently he expressed his intention to retire from active participation in the degree work of the order, his friends in Great Bar r1ngton urged him to arrange to be one of the stan of District Deputy William Joyce of Pittsheld, Mass, at the third degree ceremonial in Great Burlington He accepted
 It is expected that the esercises in Great Harrington will be among the most notable of the order throughout the country this year.
 Already there is some discussion of the probability of the Bridgeport Knights making the trip on a special train Clergymen and others pr0nli- nent in the order will be present from Albany, Troy. North Adams, Benning- Aton. Adams. Dalton, Lee. W1nsteds Ca- man, and Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
CONDITIONS IN HIGH
 STREET CAUSE PROTEST

The board of health has received complaint that High street is being turned into a vast lodging place for humans, cats and chickens An in vestigation by charities investigators is reported to have shown that chick ems are allowed to roam the streets and sidewalks at will, that the aver age population per house is 25 per sons, some of whom are known to have slept 10 in a room under varying moral conditions, and that disease is Imminent.
 The neighborhoo is now quickly being converted into colored settle nent, frequented by many Portuguese that are being brought to this city to replace the labor that has been lost
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
ROCKEFELLER AND WOOD
 AT Y. M. c. A. CONVENTION

Cleveland, May 15-John D. Rock efeller, Jr.. Major General Leonard wood and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt were speakers at today's session of the In lsternationaI r. M 0. Az conventional hare
 Mr2 Rockefeller spoke this forenoon at the general convention on Every Christian at Work for His Fellow men; How Shall This Be Accom- plish- ed7s
 He told of welfare work being done i'm the4 mines of Colorado which are owned by the Rockefeller interests He will speak also at the industrial section this afternoon.
 General Wood and Secretary Robsevelt will appear this afternoon at the army and navy section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
RECEPTION TO BE
 HELD FOR CHRISTIAN
 UNION ASSISTANT

Joseph Mcconnell, for three years assistant superintendent of the Bridge port Christian Union, will be given a reception at the Bank street head quarters tonight as he parts with Bridgeport to assume his new duties at the Bethel Mission, Worcester, Mass.
 Many prominent church workers in this city will gather with those who have been redeemed from tn streets in testifying to the appreciation for MT. Mcconnell, held by aIl-
 McCennell, who came to this city three and a half years ago has often publicly spoken upon his own regen- eration through mission work and ex- poets to do much good in Worcester. as the result of his own redemption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
LIKE THE CUR IN
 THE STORY, EDO
 BITES HIS HAND

Canine intuition cannot divine mod ern syncopafed music if the story told by J. J. Brennan, of 76 Fulton street to emergency hospital surgeons is to be believed. Brennan applied for treatment to his middle right finger today, which was severely 1acerated by a pet dog. He said that while feeding the animal the dog snapped at and bit him thereby innpressing up- on him the reverse of a popular song hit which Brennan will in future hum
 to this effect ssDo not feed the dog that bites your hand 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
D4ET1

LENNON Suddenly in Syracuse, N r., Tuesday, May 9, 191s, John w Lennon. aged 40 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 271 Vine street (Bridgeport). on Tuesday, May IS. at s:s0 8. m., ana from St Augustine's church . so5eTli1 hfgh mass of re- qrtem Will be offered for the repose of his soul at g o'clock
 Burial at St NichaeTs cemetery lSTAR1EzTON-In this city, May 13, 1s1G, Bridget. wife of George Sta p1e8nn-
 Friends are invited to attend the funera1 from her late residence, 74s Washington avenue, on Tuesday, May 16, at S.3O a- m and from St August1ness church at 10 a. na., with solaznn high mass
 Infmrxnent at St- NznhaeT's cexne- tary- Kindly omit flowers RHDEN- this city, May 14, 1918, Minnie NL- daughter of William .. and the late Ellen B. Be1den-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1crs of Rolnke & Boucher, 1296 Main street on Wednesday, May IT, church at a. m
 Interment at St Michael's ceme- tery R15 b*p AGcLaz.A1E stratford, May 1s. 1916 William John Mclean, aged 6e years, 8 months, daya.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, Henry avenue, Stratford, on Tuesday af- ternoon at 2;30 o'clock
 Interment at family plot, Park cemetery a~ DOWD-Friends and relatives of the Late Timothy Dowd ara invited to attend a months mind high mass of requiem at the Sacred Heari church on Tuesday morning, May 18th, 1916.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
POLICE PROTEST USE OF TENEMENT FOR
 GRAIN, STOREHOUSE

Lack of warehouse accommodations in Bridgeport was the excuse given to the fire and health inspectors today by Joseph Simon, a. grain dealer at 61 Steuben street, for utilizing a six family tenement owned by him at 1O60-62 Stratford avenue as an addi- tional storehouse. The police author ities found that he had stored three carloads of grain in the cellar, or ap- proxinateIy 200 bags. It is consid- cred menace to the many lives on the floors above and the owner is given 24 hours to remove it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
ACKNOWLEDGMENT GETS INITIAL WATER TEST
 AT FAIRFIELD BEACH

Charles E. Bencke and Herman Rick1es, who are experimenting with a hydro-aeroplane, lowed their ma chine to Fairfield Beach this after noon. They planned to make water tests, starting at 3 o'clock.
 The point selected for the tryout is near St. Marys- blythe MT. Bencke said this morning that the weather conditions appeared favora- .ble.
 The plane is equipped with 90- horse power Tillinghast motor. inn ported from England. The machine resembles the BIeriot type.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
DESERTED TWICE. WITH CHILDREN, SHE ASKS
 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

The police and charities authorities listened to a pitiful tale of desertion related by Mrs. Alexander Mackovitch, of 1, OPT Hancock avenue, formerly of Hartford, who applied for fare back to that city this morning.
 Accompanied by two little children she told how her husband had aband- oned her at Hartford, was traced to this city where he found work at the Remington Arms & Ammunition plant and upon drawing his pay last week, again deserted her. She will be sent to her home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
CAVALRY HALns DASH.

Marathon, Tex, May 15-The ex- petition in search of the bandits who raided Glenn Springs has checked it's dash into Mexico and is now awaiting reinforceneuts before pushing on, ac- ,cording to reports received here to- day A message has been sent to MaJor-Genera1 Funston by Colonel Sfbley, accompanying the expedition, it was learned, for a1d-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
VoN IEn CASE DELAYED

New York, May 15-The pleading of Wolfe Von Ige1. former secretary to Captain Franz Won Papen, to in dictments charging conspiracy to blow up the We1and Canal and violations of the United States customs Jaw, was postponed until Wednesday in the fed era1 court today on application of As Wood, pending the determination by the state department of the status of the papers seized in Won IgePs office at the time of his arrest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
Skirts we we been making at 1.25 and 1.5O, now
$l.--

Our ta1Iors are hungry for work.
 The dress-goods man is hungry for business.
 We believe that Bridgeport women can, many of them, add another skirt to their wardrobe with advantage.
 Here is plan to benefit all the folks we've mentioned
 From now, for limited and short time, we shall make skirts iii any of 14'styles at one dollar each.
 Those styles have all been favorites during the Spring. They will continue to be favorites through the Summer. Their prices have been $1.25 and @$1.56Aand they have been well worth 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
F. OF [. BACKS STRIKERS.

New York, May 15-Samue1 Conn pers, president of the American Fed eration of America, in telegram re- ce1ved here today by Benjamin Schlessinger, leader of the 60,OOo striking garment workers, assured the strikers of the full and active support of the Federation of Labor. Presi- dent Gompers in his message scored the attitude of the manufacturers as lover weening greed and tyranny
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
THREE SCHOOLGIRLS DROWN

Hawarden. la, May 12-Three Ha- warden high school girls-Edna Bor- man, Neve Johnson and Marjorie F'airbrother--were drowned in the Big Sioux river last night when a boat in which were five pupils and "a teacher was carried over a dam. One girl clung to the boat. the teacher and the other pupils held to the dam The bodies of the drown girls were re- covered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
Curtains to freshen
 entire house.

Beautiful Irish-point with effective border,$3.5o to $5.
 Simple dainty scrim marquisette with hem stitched or lace edge,-$15O.
 Fine double thread scrim with insertion and lace edge ivory white or beige,-$3 and $2.
 Importd Scotch madras by the yard to make curtains of exact length desires aover and spaced pattern 19c to 35c yd.
 s1nfast madras especially for in sleepng-rooms or where curtains color-scheme green tan blue red and rose,-59c yd. l Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Wh@t is the law regarding term of enIietsnent in the regular army and in- crease of pay for re-enIistment2
 The law prescribes seven year term of enlistment, the first four years with the eolors in active service and the remaining three years on furlough without pay and attached to the re- serves. All soldiers receive, in addi- ton, to their pay, rations, clothing, bed ding and medical attendance while with the colors. The monthly pay during the first enlistment ranges from $15 to SIS for privates. For >noncommis- stoned officers the rates are $21, SPA, $3O, $40, $45, $50, $65 and $75, accord ing to grade, arm or corps and nature of duties. Additional pay of from $1 to $4 per month for continuous service is allowed during each enlistment pc riod of four years after the first up to and including the seventh. What are the three largest cities in the world?
 London, 7,252, ,96s; New York, 5,sss,- 537; Paris, 2,888,110
 Can if, be true that Britain shot Sikhs. >becausei they dared to mutiny against British ruler How many suffered this death?
 This method of punishment was re- sorted to at the time of the great mu- tiny. How many were so punished we are unable to state.
 IF a man is convicted of murder and sentenced to death in one of the states in the United States, the governor of the Sstate refusing to grant him new trial, has the president the power to make the governor give him d new triaI2 l5I
 If the man is convicted in a state court the president has no power of in terventton.
 Kindly give the record number of miles per day history shows for any forced march in wartime. Please give the average rate of marching.
 The quick march translated into miles and hours is about three and one half or three and five-eighths miles per hour in all armies, with the exception of some special bodies of light troops, of which the Italian bersaglieri are a familiar example, who are trained to move much faster for hours together. A "day's march, is usually reckoned at fifteen miles for a large body of troops A forced march, is one of twenty miles or over, or one in which the troops are on foot more than seven hours. For large bodies of men the rate seldom exceeds three miles per hour Statistics of record marches have not been found.
 Where do these lines oceur7
 Britannia needs no buIwarhs.
 Her home is the deep.
 Tn "Ye Mariners of England,'' by Thomas Campbell
 Britannia needs no bulwarks,
 No towers along the steep.
 Her march is OCT the mountain waves;
 Her home is on the deep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
YALE GRADUATION JUNE a1

New Haven, May 15-A feature of the Yale commencement program, an nounced today, will be the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Yale art school This will occur formally on June 19 with addresses by Presi- dent Hadley, of the university, and Prof. John F. WIer The general graduation exercises of the university will be held on June 21.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
LUsrrAN1A SUIT BROUGHT

Boston. May 13-The loss of Henry J. Salt, who went down with the Cum ard liner Lusitania, was the basis of a suit for $50O,o00 filed in the Fed eral court today The suit is brought by Mrs. F. E. Salt, of Needharn, the widow, against the Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
STUDENT FACES
 MURDER CHARGE

Waukegan, Ills, May 11The trial of William H. OPpet, a 20 year old junior at the University of Wisconsin, charged with the murder of Marian Frances Lambert, a high school girl lat Lake Forest, began here today. The girl was found dead of poison in the woods near her home last February
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
MACHINISTS WILL
 ELECT BUSINESS
 AGENT NEXT SUNDAY

Election of a, business agent for the Machinists' union will be held next Sunday in Eagles hall
 The election was scheduled for Fr1- day night, but for various reasons, it was deferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

A five per cent. increase. totaI1ing $200, 900 annually, was announced for all machinists in the employ of the Union Pacific railway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
OARn OF THANKs
NOTTCE

forbid everybody trusting anybody on my account as I will pay no bills myself from this date May 13, 1e16 R15 sep CHARLES D. BETHIN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

As a result of concessions granted by the Spanish railroads the general strike of employees, which was set for May 20, has been called off.