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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
U. MIG. PRIMERS EXPLODE DURING DRYING PROCESS

Primers exploded shortly after eleven o'clock this morning at the, Union Me ta1lic Cartridge Go. plant. Nobody was hurt.
 Working behind a large shield as usual, alone in a segregated building, Harry Davis was unhurt.7 He suffered from shock but was able to return and remove the mess A board was broken in the side of the building by the force ofSthe explosion.
 Davis had primers in a. sieve, drying them by hot air, which percolated through the container Dropping into boxes, one batch exploded. Davis es-- capped without burn.
 The accident occurred ir the house at Seaview avenue and Arctic street, where most of the primer explosions have been.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
DECISION RESERVED
 ON MOLL PETITION

After lengthy hearings, the MoIl case drew near a close in the probate court yesterday when attorneys inz 9terested summed up before Judge Miller in the probate court. The hearings have been on the petition of Lilly Thorpe and Theresa Oberley to have their brother. Gustave Moll. re-, moved as conservator of the mother Theresa MoIl.
 Attorneys DeForest & Klein for the petitioners, have charged that Mrs. MoH was neglected by her son. At torneys Delaney and Nobbs for Gus tave 41oIl responded that it was a fam lily row in which the daughters were not satisfied with the division of their mothers property.
 The judge reserved decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
CRAP PHOPH HONE GO. BUYS BlRDSEYE:, SOMERS SHOP;
 WILL HIRE 5000 HANDS

Coupled with the news of it's pur- chase of the Birdseye- e-Somers Go. plant in Barnum avenue, the Ameri- can Graphophone Go. today announc- ed plans for the construction of vast branch factory on the East Side.
 The Birdseye-Somers Co. factory, known nas sfThe University of Cor sets," was bought by the Graphophone company at a figure said to beSclose to s$200,O0O. The corset company will ble, and the Graphophone company will move several departments to the factory
 According to information offered by H. A. Budlong. assistant manager, the Graphophone company this sum- ner will build several factories on the seven acres that surround the pres ent plant in Barnum avenue. It is planned, MT. Budlong said, to have a plant on the East Side employing ,G0O hands The plant willy manu- facture records and macFineFq.
 At the office of the Birdseye-Somers co, no information regarding the sale or the future plans of the company was disclosed. It is probable that the plant will continue operations on a smaller scale in leased quarters. At present about 800 hands. mostly wo- men. are employed at the factory.
 The Graphophone Go. has been us- ing the old plant of the corset com pany, in Kossuth street. for some months
 The Federal tax stamps on the deed filed i the town clerks office today show that $135, GOO was paid in cash. and the deed itself shows mortgage of s6O. coo, making the purchase price $195s000 in all The property has a nue. 800 feet on Grant street, 62I feet on EInnerae1d avenue and on the north side $50 feet on the nroperty or Lewis w, Leonard. Eugene T., and Frank L. Wells The American Graph ophone CO has for a tirne carried on part Of it's business in the k old EBirdseye-Somers Co. factory in Kos aEuth street.
 The University of Corsees,'' as. the Birdseye, Somers plant was known was built in 1913 at a cost of a quar- ter of a million dollars It was a strt1stion and was one of the most n1odernly appointed manufacturers in tI1e east. Concrete and reinforced steel were used in the construction of the four-story factory. Rest rooms, restaurants, hospital and other con- veniences for the employees made it model factory.
 The Birdseye- Sonaers Go. was founded by I. w. Birdseye in. 1880 as Aa branch of his factory then op- erating in Derby. It occupied part Of the Howe factory in Kossuth street A disastrous fire some years later caused the removal to the. Hotchkiss factory in the same street and new buildings were erected by the company The Derby plant was then moved here.
 About ten years ago the Birdseye- Somers Go. was Incorporated with Thomas F. Somers as president. Mr.
  about that time. The construction of the handsome factory in the beauti- fully appointed grounds in Barnum avenue was eompIeted. na1912
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
INHALER TO END CAREER
 AS SUB TENDER


 Destined to be a submarine tender. as the conclusion of long career as a whaler, the barkentine Morning Star, one, of the most famous whaling boats now afioat, arrived Saturday night from New London The Mora ing Star, which has sailed practically all over the globe, has been purchas- ed by Sloan & Dannenhauer 70 be a. tender to the submarines at the Lake plant It will be dismantled and fitted with engines
 The Morning Star was built in Dartmouth, Mass.s in 1853. and its home port was New Bedford, Mass. It is full rigged, is 1O4 feet long, has a breadth of 2Bsfeet ad a depth of B It carries crew of 31 men,
 The vessel has made hundreds of voyages to all parts of the world n The average voyage was four years although it was obliged to report at some port every six months. The Morning Star was considered very lucky vessel
 Recently it has been used in mov- ing pictures taken about New London The last picture in which it was seen was f'Partners of the Tide" Rhe barkentine is at~the city dock at the foot of Wall street, where the full square rigging is attracting much at tention because boats of the type are seldom seen in this port. It will be lowed to the Lake Go, plant where tho process of dismantling will Joe begun. imme ediately.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
VON BUELOW FOR. CONCESSIONS ON .U-BOAT QUESTION

Paris, May "A Havas despatch from Berne says that Prince Voon Buelow, former German chancellor. has returned from Switzerland to Ger many and is using all his influence in favor of. concession by Germany of the demands presented in the American note concerning submarine warfare.
 London, My 24--A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company from Amsterdam today says:
 '.DipIomatfc circles in touch with Germany believe that the reply to the American note will be delivered on Thursday, but that it in all proba- bility will not be in the nature Of a final reply. They expect that Ger many will make counter-proposals.r re- earding the establishment of new rules for submarine warfare.
 '.A1nbassador Gerard arrived in Ber- lin early this morning.
 .sIt is. suggested in political circles that the King of Spain will be asked to arbitrate between the two countries on the question of submarine war fare.''
 Berlin. May 2-Almost simultaneous ly with the announcement from Ger man headquarters that James W. Ger ard, the American ambassador, would leave headquarters yesterday for Ser lin, a lengthy despatch was received at the American embassy here from Washington Ambassador Gerard was advised by telegraph of the receipt of the message but he could hardly ehave received the text of it before the time set for his de- parture from the headquarters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
STREET SWEATERS MAY
 GET 25 GENT INCREASE

The employees of the street depart ment who sweep the pavement are not likely to receive the 50 cents per day increase that they asked of the common council last night, but there is chance they may receive 25 cents per day increase.
 A petition signed by all but 10 of the sweeping force was presented to the council last night. It was re- ferred to the ordinance committee. The sweepers three years ago receiv- ed an advance from $1.75 to $2 per day. Members of the ordinance co1n- mittee are disposed to grant a 25 cents per day raise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
FINED S25 AND COSTS
 FOR ROBBING ROOMMATE

Harry Levy, an inspector at the Remington Arms & Ammunition Co, who described his residence as 294 Pixley place, was fined $25 and costs f the city court this morning upon charges of theft preferred by his room-na te, Charles Stone
 Stone told the court he was awak- ened to find Levy be@1ing over his clothing. Whats the matter?" he asked Levy.
 '.I've been robbed" Levy said.
 Stone found upon examination of his clothing that he himself was the vic time and he had Levy arrested. The prisoner confessed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
DRIVES HORSES SWIFTLY ON MAIN STREET AND
 IS HAILED TO COURT

John Osconnor, who gave his resi- Henec as 1S6 PemBfolxe street but who the police say lives at 238 Crescent avenue. drove a pair of fast horses down Main street last night at a recF- less rate of speed. When a policeman attempted to stop the team O'Connor merely whipped up the horses and passed laughing goodby to the law Hnforeer He found the policeman waiting at a stable 9r him. In cou- zhis morning a 10 day sentence was suspended by Judge Wilder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
ATTORNEY MAG GETS
 MERIDEN CITY JOB

Meriden. May 2. 2.4-Attorney I. Hen fy Mag today was appointed corpora ton counsel by Mayor Joseph A. Cooke, for the unexpired term of Judge D. T. O'Brfen, jr., resigned. At torney Mag has been assistant corpor- atIon Counsel since Mayor fCooke,s in cumbency. He is well known in fra terna1 and legal circles throughout the State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
HOD CARRIERS STRIKE
 FOR WAGE INCREASES; MASONS GO WITH THEM

Hod carriers employed by Bowling & Bottom1ey on a 12-family brick block ht Pembroke and Artie streets struck for more wages this afternoon.
 They had been getting $2.50. They demanded $3.25 and when it was not allowed the bricklayers quit with them.
 The block. is being built for the Heating family, who live at Richard son streets and Noble. avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
GEORGE H. EDWARDS HoNoRED.

Bradstreet, of Meriden, was elected president of the Connecticut State Conference of Charities and Correc- ton at the concluding session here to- day of it's sixth annual meeting. Geo. H. Edwards, of Bridgeport, was chos- en a president
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
Premier ASquith Announces That New Military Bill Will Be IntrO- duced Tomorrow in the House of COmmOns---All Military Questions
 10 Be Included i'm One Measure

London May 2Premer Asquith declared in the House of Commons this afternoon that bill introduced would be one of general and immediate compulsion.
 Mr. Asquth told the members of the House of Commons that military effort the British beginning exceeded five million million
 Asquh British army excluding India including the Dominions, comprised S3 divisions.
 announced that the whole recruiting nroblem be dealt with in single bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
LOSES CASH AND RING.

Mrs. Elizabeth Maekey of Devon re- ported the loss of a handbag contain ing $50 in cash and a, valuable dia mond ring to the police today Ac- cording to her revelation she left it in the railway station last night while she went to the platform to greet friends on an incoming train When she returned the bag was gone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
SOLDIERS HUNT REBEI.s.

Dublin, May 2-Soldiers are com p1etfng a thorough search of the city and it is hoped that within a few hours they will account for the last of the snipers and small bands of rebels which has been creating a di-. version in the nefghborhood of Balls Bridge. This was subjected to ar til1ery fire on Monday afternoon.
 Train communication is still inter- rupted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
RESTAURATEURS WHO BROKE LIQUOR LAW
 RECEIVE HEAVY FINES

Fines aggregating $4O0 were tnpos- ed and paid in the city court this morning upon Greek-speaking res taurant keepers charged with having sold liquor in violation of the law. The minimum fine was $35 with maximum of $6o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
BIRRELL, IRISH SECRETARY, TO
 RESIGN POST?

London. May 2-speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Premier Asquitk said he hoped to give an early opportunity for discus sion of the motion calling forA the resignation of Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for, Ireland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
RESCUE LEAGUE TO
 HOLD OPEN MEETING

An open meeting Of the Animal Rescue league will be held May | 5. Non-me embers may attend. A meeting g was held last night in the home ot Mrs. William P. Taylor. It was voted to observe 'tBe Kind to Animals Week. which begins May 15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02

Articles of incorporation were filed at Dover, Del, by the Emerson Motors Co. capital $10. ,O0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
FRENCH CLAIM GAINS.


 Paris. May "A strong attack was made by French troops last night on German positions southeast of Fort Douaumont on the Verdun, front. The French captured first line German trench 500 metres long, the war of announced this afternoon and took 100 men prisoner
 West of the Mouse activity of the artillery continued through the night from the Avocourt region to Dead Man Hill. The war office also am nounced that in their attacks on April 29 and 30 on the north slope of Dead Man Hill, the French gained German trenches over a front of about 5000 metres and a depth of 300 to 60Q me tres.
 SOLDIERS FIGHT LILLE FIRE.
 London. May 2-The town hall at Lille, France, has been burned. The librarian, a French woman. selected the most valuable books of the fla nous library there and handed them to German soldiers who formed a chain to remove them from the build ing.
 The Lille fire department was un- able to save the town hall but re- tarded the spreading of the fire to neighboring buildings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
MORE RUSSIANS IN FRANCE.

MarseiI1es.s May "A further com tingent of Russian troops arrived at this Mediterranian port today
 FIERCE FIGHTING AT VERDUN.
 Berlin, May 2-French attacks on the verd1n front east of the Mouse yesterday were repulsed in a fierce v struggle at close quarters. which last ed for several hours, the war office announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02

 the border into Texas at Idjitas has been received, it was not given ere dence at army headquarters here to- day.
 Ell Paso, May 2-Major Generals Scott and Funston held an extended conference today over amplif1ed in struetions sent them from Washing ton in which the administration stated that no agreement was to be reached that was based on the immediate withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico. s
 Word was then dispatched to Gen. eraI Obregon, minister of war Of the de facto government and his asso- ciates, asking for a second. confer ence to discuss the military questions now involving the two republics. This conference undoubtedly will be held this afternoon in E1 Paso and there were indications that it would be the last of1e.
 The Mexican conferees, having be- come acquainted through press sdes- patches with the administration po- sitfon on withdrawal, showed their disappointment. There were intima- tions that they might not further pur- sue their request for withdrawal-( A Mexican conferee said that even though the request was not met at L11S CO11Ac1 SACO9 lACAO 2" eAS AAO Ao9f to fear that serious tFouble between the two countries would follow.
 UNEASY AT BROWNSVILLE.
 Brownsville, Tex, May <2.7NThe hurried calling to quarters at Fort Brown, of two companies of infantry from the target range 10 miles west of here late yesterday caused uneasi- ness in this vicinity. While officers at Fort Brown declined to give any req son for calling 1n the infantry, they stated that there was no cause for un- due uneasiness.
 Reports from Matamoros, the Mexf- can town opposite Brownsville, stated that there was percepuble unrest among Mexican soldiers there. Sev- eraI stores, it is said, were footed, the trouoble, according to the report, hay ing been brought about by paying off soldiers in NCarranza money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and wedues- day. cooler tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-02
OBREG0N IS TOLD US. FORGE WON'T BE ORDERED OUT

San Antonio, May 2-AIthough the report that Villa bandits have crossed the border into Texas at Ljitas has been received, it was not given ere dence at army headquarters here to- day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
How catarrh is Contracted.

Mothers are sometimes so thought.
less as 10 neglect the colds which their
children contract The Inflammation
of the mucous membrane, at first
acute. becomes chronic and the child
has chronic catarrh. a disease that is
seldom cured and that may prove a
life's burden. Many persons who have
this loathesome disease will remem-
Der having had frequent colds at the
time IL was contracted. A little fore
thought. a bottle OF Chamberlain =
Cough Remedy judiciously used. and
all this trouble might have been avoid.
ed. Obtainable everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Prussians and Germans.

Many authorities mold that the orig
inal PrusSans were not of the same
breed of the old, or South, Germans,
being Of the Hunnish or Mongolian
stock. The kinshlp Of the English,
Dutch, Scandinavian and South Ger
man is indisputable, but the Prussians
(ethnOlogically speaking) are not in
cluded in the Teutonic circle. They
are, to say the least, originally Of nom
Tcutonic blood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Head of that An-Winter Cough

At the first sign of sore throat,
tight chest or stuffed-up head take q
dose of DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey.
The healing pine-tar soothing honey
and glycerine quickly relieve the con
gestion, loosen the phlegm and break
up your cold DR. Bells Pine Tar.
Honey has all the benefits of tho
healing aroma from a pine forest, IL
is pleasant to take and antiseptic.
The formula on the bottle tells why ii
relieves colds and coughs At your
Druggist, 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Another Zeppelin Down.

Amsterdam, Holland, Oct 5.-The
newspaper Les NouveIes says that in
the air raids on Mannheim, Germany
on September p a Zeppelin $50 feet
in length was destroyed and much
damage done. Twenty-six workmcn
were killed and forty wounded.
\ French official statement on Sep.
tember % reported that French avia.
tors had dropped bombs on Mann.
helm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
When You Take Cold.

With the average man cold is a
serious matter and should not be tri-
fed with, as some OF the most danger
GUS diseases start with a common
cold. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and get rid OF your cold as
quickly as possible. You are not ex-
perimenting when you use this rem
edy. as II has been in use for many
years and has an established repuJa-
tion. Il contains no opium or other
narcotic. Obtainable everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Ready Print Pioneer Dies.

Omaha, Neb., Oct George a.
Joslyn, president and principal stock
holder of the Western Newspaper I'm
ion, died this afternoon at his home
here. lie had been in failing health
for several years.
Mr.. Joslyn was a pioneer in the
ready-print business, IN which he made
a fortune estimated at eight to ten
million dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
CONSTIPATION DuIIs Your Brain

That dull, listless. oppressed feel
ing is due to impurities in your sys-
tenn, sluggish liver, clogged intes-
tines. DR. Kings New Life Pills give
prompt relief a mild, easy, non-grip-
ing towel movement will tone up
your system and help to clear your
muddy, pimply complexion. Get a
bottle of DR., Kings New Life Pills
today at your Druggist. 25c A dose
tonight will make you cheerful at
breakfast.
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SLIGHTLY Mixed.

The distinguished young man paced
wildly across the floor. Miss Merrill,
hat beautiful young lady that | was
ngagcd to, has asked to have her let
ers returned he said. "Oh, well,
hecr up, don't take it so hard" his
riend said. II suppose you have sent
hemY' "Ah, no, that is the trouble" ,"
aid the wild-cyed man. 81 made a mis-
AXE and sent the letters from another
irl :"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Francis Joseph III.

London, oct "a report reaching
Berne from Vienna Is forwarded to
London by the Exchange Telegraph
company says that Emperor Francis
Joseph is confined to his bed with
bronchitis and that MS condition is
causing anxiety.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05

Tickling in the throat, hoarseness,
loss of voice, indicate the need Of
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP.
1t eases the lungs, quiets the cough
and restores health in the bronchial
tube. Prices 25c. SOC and $1.00 per
bottle. Sold by Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
sIOan,s LinIment for Neuralgia Ache!

The dull throb OF neuralgia is
quickly relieved by Sloan's Liniment,
the universal remedy for pain. Easy
to apply; it quickly penetrates with
out rubbing and soothes the sore
muscles. Cleaner and more promptly
effective than mussy plasters or oint-
ment; does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. For stiff muscles, chronic
rheumatism, gout, lumbago sprains
and strains it gives quick relief.
Sloan's Liniment reduces the pain
and inflammation in insect bites,
bruises. bumps and other minor in
juries to children. Get a bottle to
day at your Druggist, Csc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Tirpitz Refuses Seat

Berlin, oct admiral Won Tirpitz,
former head Of the German admiralty,
was offered the conservative nomina.
ton for a reichstag seat vacancy to
be filled at Il by-election in Sakony,
but declined. replying that he had de-
cided in the interests of Germany's
cause to accept no candidacy during
the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05

When the chest feels on fire and the
throat burns, you have Indigestion,
and you need HERBINE to get rid of
the disagreeable feeling 1t drives out
badly digested food, strengthens the
stomach and purihes the bowels. Price
soc. Sold by Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
Major Warner Dies.

Kansas City Mo, oct g. Major
William Warner, former United States
senator from Missouri, died at his
home here this afternoon after a lin
gering illness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05

WANTED-Young lady
stenographer with several years ex-
perience in general office work
wants position Address Box 632,
City. 3-3
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED

WANTED POSITION-By lady stem
ographer; beginner, but willing to
work. Phone 1922. 3-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05

FOR SALE-Horse. buggy, and mar
ness, cheap if taken at once. Phone
1859 or see Daniels, 21S D St, n.
w, or at Ardmoreite office. stf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05

FOR SALE OR TRADE-For jersey
cows or calves, good family horse.
surrey and harness. Phone 10. Ray
burn Wilkes. Stf
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LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE-Good horse at a bargain;
also two old buggies and harness.
DIR. j. c. McNees. $40
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05

GERONIMO BAKER-Reg. Jersey bull
owned by VIII Cardwell. will stand
W Main St VIII call for cows.
Phone 1899. 4-lm
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AUTOMOBILES

FORD BARGAINs--Secon cars
late models-in good shape. VIII
sell cheap. Cooper's Garage. 12-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
ARDMORE|TE CLASSIFIED AID

this Amounting to Lees
Than One Dollar VIII be Accepted Unless tho Cash
Accompanies the Ad Ads that Amount to One
Dollar viii be Charged to Any
Responsible Person.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-05
WANT hD. RATES
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Furnished room with
bath; close in. Phone 1880. 3-3