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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-10
sHERIFF'S SALE
Blanche Lewis

Blanche Lewis
vs.
Catherine Burger ct al
Knox Common Pleas
BY virtue OF Order of sale IN ParIiIlon
issIied ont of the Court of Common Pleas
of Knox County, Ohio and to me direct
ed / will offer for sale upvn the prenisls.
in pike township, Knox County, Ohio, on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
WRECKED EXPRESS SHOWED NO LIGHT
 CONDUCTOR AYERS

Westerly, R. l.. Sept. 22-No head flight was visible on the Gilt Edge express on the night of April IT when it. telescoped a local train at hhe Bradford station of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, kill ling five persons, according to testi- 1nony today of George H. French of Boston, conductor of the local train at the trial, for alleged rnanslaugh- ter. of Charles H. Mansfield, engineer 1 of the express.
 ] It was under cross ss-examination that French stated he saw Iho headlight ! on the express, adding that it was pos sible usually to see such a light a mile distant. H
 He testified that he had performed his d1ty in the matter of ordering a 1 fiagman to go out behind bis train when it was stalled at the station because of engine trouble How far lnback the flagman went toward ap- preaching trains he did not know. he testified, and explained that his duty was to see only that he started.
 A passenger on the local, Herbert iS. Davis, of Mystic River, Conn.,, tes- ltified that he not only saw the flag man go out from the local train but saw him take fuse with him. He watched him until he had passed the "home signar' station, he said.
 Donald M. Weatherby. engineer of the local, which was running only lew minutes ahead of the express, told of engine trouble which delayed his train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
German Party Leaders
 To Hold Conferences

Berlin. Sept. 2-The Reichstag. which is to be Feopened Thursday. Sept 2s. will be preceded in the nex; few days by confidential conferences between Gottlieb Von Jagow, minister of foreign affairs, and various party leaders. Dr. Won n-Hollweg. imperial chancellor, is expected to ad- dess the Reichstag during its firstsses- sion. Afterwards. Karl Helfferich, secretary of the interior, will speak on the economic situation.
 The Bupdesrath yesterday extended by one year the term of the Reich stag which should have concluded its session in January, 1917. The legisla- tive period of the Alsace-Lora1ne Diet z vas similarly extended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
No Baby Show, Rich Brings Suit Against
 Connecticut Fair Co.

To recover damages resulting from the failure of the Connecticut Fair as- sociation to put on a baby show, Wal ter J. Hanford and l.. M. Rich of this city have brought suit against the Hartford concern for $650. In pa- pers filed today fn- the common pleas court 1t is claimed the defendants en- gagged Rich and Hanford to stage the baby show September 5 and last at Charter Oak Park, Hartford.
 On August IS last the plaintiffs were notified that the contract would be cancelled. They had been prom ised $500 for their work. They said they had been put to considerable ex- pense and by holding the Hartford date had lost the chance to give the show somewhere else. Four sewing machines, ten watches and 50 sets of silverware were some of the prizes to be given the winning babies. The suit is returnable to the October term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

Under the same conspiracy law that basis forhe u of Bridgeport oundmen against the Holders Union and labor organizers three of the strikers today instituted action of the
 Two of the strikers allege they assaulted in ps of conspiracy acting behalf of the Monumental Bronze Co., and Ellie Sperry president Charles Robinson foreman Frank Clancy superintendent and John Thompson aempye of the Each asks $OOO damages Two also aege fraudulent arrest asking $5O,OOO each
 The action instituted through the Holders Union after conference between Organizer D. F. Duffy of the Ameri Federation of Labor, William Rubin of Milwaukee cal ed he millionaire lawyer and Attorney Vincent L. Heating, for the three plaintiffs It is taken in retaliation for the $200 suit brought by foundrymen against the labor ganzers the strikers and the arrests that have beencaused by the foundrymen.
 Property the Monumental Bronze Co., bank the corporation and Sperry in the FrsBrdgeport National bank savings Robinson and Sperry in the City attached this morning by Deputy Sheriff James Kier man, up about $65OoO in a No money belonging Thompson Clancy found and they being sought this afternoon with body, writs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

be adopted here on a modified scale. The Isolation hospital at Queens boro, Jamaica, struck the committee as the type desirable for Bridgeport. ' The General hospital at Boston, the tuberculosis hospital at Saranac,. the infants hospital at Cievelands Johns Hopkins at Baltimore, and institu- tiens in New York were examined.
 The commissiorers report they re- ceived every courtesy. The presence of pr. Abraham Sophian in the party obtained for them a great welcome. they declare. Dr. Sophian will leave for Kansas City next Monday, where he will take charge of a new $200,OOO 1aboatory connected with the German hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Villistas Pursued
 By De Facto Troops

Chihuahua City, Mex, Sept. 2, via Fl Paso Junction, Tex, Sept. 22- Carranza troops are pursuing south ward the Villistas who attacked Chi huahua City last Saturday. according to official announcement today. Vil- -listas. are rersrteds all along the road to Jiminez, southwest of Chihuahua City. Ranchers report that Villas s forces were discouraged over failure to obtain loot promised by Vllla when he captured the city. The reports say Villa has lost considerable prestige because of failure of the attack.
 Prisoners taken by Villa who have returned, say Villas plan was to sur- round the palace during the 1ndepend- ence Day celebration, kill General Trevino, commandant, and his staff, and to disorganize the garrison.
 Villa last was reported in the Sierra De La Silla district near Santa Ysabel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
ARMY OF NEW YORK POLICE
 READY ID QUELL VIOLENCE
 F GENERAL STRIKE COMES
WRIGHT TRIES TO SHIELD BROTHER, VICTIM
 OF REvERSES IN MARKET


 Losses in the stock market and 8 necessity for ready cash to protect holdings jwere the motives that led Joseph G Wright and his brother Na- thandel to add to their incomes by sell ing junk. according to the findings of those who have /investigated their cases.
 From authoritative sources, it has been disclosed that the brothers. have met with reverses in the stock market during the last year. tl-
 Nathaniel Wright, it is said, to pro- tect his younger brother, who has af- Citations with many prominent Re- publican politicians and city officials in Bridgeport, has offered to assume all the blame for their peculations. He wants to procure immunity for Joseph, in order that the latter may resume his former standing in the community. The indications are that the defense will be carried out along these lines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
SAY VILLA WAS ROUTED
TWO SEEK DIVORCE.

Maud Nichols O'Brien of Newtown has brought divorce proceedings in the civil superior court against Cor nelius O'Brien of Newtown. The couple were married in September 21. 1907. Intemperance and cruelty are the grounds for divorce. Mrs. O'Brfen s maiden name was Maud Maynard. Mary Dumschat of this city, also filed divorce proceedings today. She wants a decree from Martin DuE1schat of South Manchester on the ground of desertion in January, 1910. The couple were married February 15. 1893.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

John Skudlarck claims that he was assaulted, beaten, bruised and all treated in pursuance of a conspiracy and confederation acting in behalf Of the Monumental Bronze Co.,, and tho men above mentioned and that the de- fendants directed and caused the beating. The same is alleged by John Zalasli, who further charges that he was haled to court after the beating at the instigation of the defendants. wAh malicious design to injure." John Hriczu alleges he was also haied to court for the same reason.
 Organizer Duffy, who is a defendant in the $200,O00 suit brought by the foundrymen several weeks ago, and who conducted the strike in the foun- dries, said this afternoon:
 These men were riding bicycles on a lonely road when the employees of the plant drove up in an automobile. allowed thugs to beat up the riders. and then drove away. Subsequently they caused the arrest of the men they beat up, charging them with having thrown stones.
 "It was done to intimidate them. Even though the charges were nolled,
 
 isn't going to help them to be good citizens or teach them respect for the law. Confident because of the right e9usness of their cause, the men are now fighting the foundrymen with their own weapons-the courts"
 MT. Duffy said he has no fear of tho outcome. He said the union had been obtaining strong evidence for several weeks and is now prepared to teach the foundrymen a lesson.
 It is contended in the action that the alleged assailants of the strikers have been shielded by the defend- ants and their names refused.
 The suits are expected to create a countrywide interest because the strength of the union. and the vital principles involved insure a fight.
 "We shall make them account in court for the wrong they have done to labor" said Mir. Duffy.
 Attorney Heating said this after noon that the foundrymen never in- tended that theft suito should be tried in court. and that they had brought them to give the strikers "a black eye"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
SCHOOLS WILL OPEN MONDAY, HEALTH BOARD DECIDES UPON
 RETURN FROM EASTERN TRIP

~- Bridgeport schools, 1t is definitely decided by the boaru of health, will open Sept. 25, as planned. Though one school at East Hartford is known to have closed after one session.
 The opinion of the health board to- day indicated that all danger from in- fantile paralysis epidemic had passed.
 Harry E. Bartram. formerly of Bridgeport, but for the last seven years in the dairying business at Bran don. Vt. has been appointed milk in- spector. His qualifications presented in person at today's meeting of the board were highly satisfactory. His salary will be $1,500 a year.
 Walter H.. Brown of Boston, recom- mended for assistant health officer of Bridgeport, is understood today to be satisfactory to the board and will be appointed at the next meeting. Com missioner William L.. Zepp, on his re- cent trip to Boston tentatively engag- ed MT. Brown, who will begin his du- ties here next week at salary of $3,O0O.
 Dr. P. M. Stewart, of the United States Bureau of Health, visited Bridgeport today to ascertain the aft- ual poliomyelitis conditions in this city. He will complete his investi- gation late this afternoon. pr. Stew art told a reporter for The Farmer that he believed the epidemic through out New England was rapidly on the wane. Certain restrictive measures undoubtedly will be maintained in in terstate travel until all danger of in lection had passed but it is unlikely that the government will enforce any stringent regulations regarding the opening of schools
 The resignation of Miss Bessie Bar tholomew has been received and &C., cepted by the board, but no successor has been appointed.
 Back from it's trip of inspection, the committee from the board of health and board of charities today is pre- pairing the data it obtained with a view to planning the public welfare building for Bridgeport.
 The system and equipment of the General hospital in Boston greatly impressed the commit tee and it is hoped that some of the clinic features of that institution may
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
FIVE PRECINCTS PLAN OF POLICE
 BOARD. FOR CITY
Hope to Build Several Com bination Buildings for
 Two Departments

The fire and police commissioners have completed the purchase of two lots at Beechmont avenue and Thorpe streets just north o: St. Vincents hospital where they will erect com bination fire and police station. The erection of this building Is part of the plan to build a number of combina- tion police and fire stations and also to divide the city into five police pre- cincts.
 Another combination fire and police station will be built at Fairfield ave- nue and King street inythe Black Rock district. The common councll at it's meeting Monday night named Presidents Leonard and Stanley of the fire and police commissions with City Attorney William H. Comley, Jr.' as a committee to appraise the prop erty in the West End. the commfss1on- CTS having been unable to agree on price with the owners. Condemnation proceedings may be resorted to unless an agreement is reached.
 ! The property purchased in the North End is in the vicinity of St. Vincent's hospital. Fred D. Keeler was the OWnoT. All edIuiCdOiC U was arranged, MT. Keeler receiving 32,o00 for the property. Plans for the new building will be drawn soon and it is desired that the building be ready for use by next January
 President John A. Leonard and Commissioner John H. Tague of the fire board Commissioners George c. Peet and John E. Lyddy of the police board with Superintendent Redgate of the police department recently visit ed Worcester, and Springfield, Mass. New York City and Brooklyn, inspect ing combination police and fire sta- tions. It was on their recommends ton plans for the new building in the North End will be based.
 The building to be erected in the West End will house the Third pre- cinct station. Land will be taken at Arctic and Caroline streets for the Second precinct building. The North End building will be known as the Fourth precinct and if plans carry a Fifth precinct will also be a combi- nation of fire and police building will be placed in Remington city or vicin- ity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
British Troops Take
 Two Lines of Trenches

London, ept.y22-The British ad- vanced on a front of about a mile last night in the Somme sector, south of the Ancre river. The war office an nounced today that two lines of hostile trenches had been captured.
 During the night we advanced on @ front of about a mile," the state ment says, Capturing two lines of hostile trenches, approximately be- tween Flers and Martinpuich. Our front now runs approximately on di- rect line with Flers and Martinpuich.
 The enemy's trenches were suc- cessfully entered hst night south of Arras. prisoners~bsing taken sand many casualties inflicted. North of Neuvil1e St. vaas mine was blown up by us and the crater occupied.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
BRIT0NS KILLED BY BANDITS FOR SHIELDING FOES Villistas Attack Mining / Camp and Murder Eng
 fish Subjects STATE DEPT. DOUBTS CHIHUAHUA RUMORS No Basis Established for Re- ports of Big Battle,
 Officials Say
MEXICO 1-P.1.

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 Galveston, Tex, Sept. 22-Two British subjects were taken from their home and shot and 36 of a party of 3S Carranza soldiers were killed in a raid Sept. 16 on, Aqufta Oil Co. near Tuxpan, by bandits calling them- selves Villistas, according to a report brought here today by the steamer Topita from Tampico.
 The Carranzistas put up a hard fight. it was said, but were outnum- bered and overpowered. Two of their officers took refuge in the house of the Engltshmen. They were dis covered and put to death and the Englishmen killed for having given them shelter, the report adds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

A search throughout the New Eng land states and New York state has been instituted by Police Lieutenant Cronan and Capt. R. N. Davies, head of the D. M. c. Co. investigating bu- reau, in their efforts to unearth tho junk dealers or metal merchants, to whom it is alleged the brother sold 7,200 pounds of the aluminium wire.
 The authorities yesterday visited the chemical plant of Joseph Wright and his office in the Meigs building, seek ing stolen property or some clue which might lead to a recovery of the miss ing goods, but diligeI.t search failed to reveal anything of an discriminating character.
 MT. Davies today met the incoming boat Naugatuck to receive the alum mum wire recovered from the New York junk dealer, with an auto truck and 1t was taken back to the factory,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
A BlCAMIST IN ORDER
 10 JOIN FRATERNAL SOCIETY.
 FORMER SOLDIER TELLS COURT

Declaring that he committed big amy because he wanted to join fra ternal order. Charles Taylor. of this city. who saw service with the United States army in Cuba and the Philip- pines. was arraigned before Judge Futile in the criminal superior court this morning. The court sentenced Taylor to jail for three months.
 After receiving an honorable dis charge from the army Taylor met a girl named Ernestine Bell in Phfladel- phia- At that time he already had a wife from whom he had separated but
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Germans Attacks
 \ Are Driven Back

Paris, Sept. 22.-German infantry, advancing in waves. made renewed efforts this morning to beat back the rench from positions recently captur- ed north of the Somme. The official announcement of today says the at- lacks were broken by French artillery before the Germans reached the French lines, compelling them to re- treat to their own trenches after sus- taining heavy losses
 Int attacks of the Germans, made in strong force, were centered on the French positions between Le Priez Farm and Rancourt.i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
President Confers & With Ambassador
 On Trade Blacklist

Long Branch. N. J., Sept. 22- President Wilson has arranged to con- fer late to0ay with Walter Hines Page, American ambassador to Great Brit ain. It is understood that the British blacklisting of some American firms and interference with American mails are to be discussed.
 Arrangements were made today for throwing open the gates of Shadow Lawn Ito admit the general public at the reception the President will give tomorrow afternoon to New Jersey businessmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

was not divorced. This woman's s maiden name was Annie Freeman. Taylor got employment in Yonkers, N. r.. and Miss Bell joined him there.
 About this time he wanted to join a fraternal order but was told that he could not become member unless he and Miss Bell were married. He did not explain about his marital affairs but instead married Miss Bell.
 Taylor declared that his first wife had been unfaithful to him and his second wife also caused him trouble. In view of these circumstances the court imposed a light sentence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
VOW MACKENSEN PUTS BIG ALLIED ARMY TO FLIGHT
Russians and Rumarians
 Retreat In Disorder On Dobrudja Line
BRITISH TAKE TWO
 LINES OF TRENCHES
Make Gains on Somme Front, Where French Also
 Inaugurate Drive

Berlin, Sept. 22-via London. 4:42 p. m.-The Bulgarian and German troops under Field Marshal Won Mack ensen have driven back the Russians and Rumanians in Dobrrudja in disor der. the war office announced today.
 The victory was gained by means of an encirclihg counter-attack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Desperate Fighting
 In. the Carpathians

Berlin. Sept. 22-Desperate fighting between the Austro Germans and Russiaps in the Carpathian Mountains continues. The summit of Smotrec, which has changed hands several times, has again been captured from the Germans by the Russians, says todays German official statement. Further Russian attacks on Babalu- dowa were repulser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Arrested For Theft
 From His Room mate

Charles A. Bouffler, 19 years of age, who was brought to this city last night from his home in New York city, charged with stealing $70 from Thomas Mcintosh, with whom he formerly roomed in this city, had his case con- tinued until Sept. 27th, in order that a New York lawyer might represent him. Bouffler was apprehended some time ago, but refused to come to this city unless extradition papers were obtained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
U. s. TO INVESTIGATE
 NEW POTASH FIELDS

Washington. Sept. 22-The depart ment of commerce today cabled the American consil-general at Havana to investigate a published report that millions of tons of potash have been discovered near Motembo. on the Ma tanzas and Santa Clara border, with deposits averaging twenty-five per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
WESTERN TROOPS GET ORDERS FOR DUTY AT BORDER

Washington, Sept. 22-Two Wyom- tng national guard infantry battal- ions, Troop A of the Kansas cavalry, and Troop B of the Wisconsin caval ry, were ordered to the Mexican bor- der today b the war department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
SEAPLANE DROPS
 THREE BOMBS IN ATTACK ON DOVER

London, Sept. 22.-A German sea- plane today flew over Dover and dropped three bombs. The missiles caused no casualties, according to an official announcement. The hostile seaplane was chased away by anti-air- craft guns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
STEAMERS COLLIDE
 OFF VIRGINIA CAFES

Newport News, Va, Sept. 22-The British steamer Brabandier, and the Norwegian steamer l.. o. Stenslaud. both bound in for this port, colhded in a heavy fog here today off the Vir- ginia Capes. Both ships had their boats badly smashed but we're able to proceed. There was no loss or life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Force of 6,70O Uniformed Men on Duty at Various Points in City as Union
 Heads Meet to Decide on Issuance of Call For Gen eral Strike. \
Automobile and Motorcycle Patrols Included in Police Preparations to Handle Situation - Sixteen At tacks Are Made on E1e- vated Trains.

New York, Sept. 22-Reports and threats of a great general strike to help the striking street car employees caused all branch es of the city government charged with enforcing the laws b prepare today for out breaks of mob violence.
 j. Mayor Mitchel's notice that the stood ready to invoke all the civil and military power at his icommand to suppress disorder was followed by greater police activity and awarning that per- sons convicted of engaging in riots would receive punish lment at
 The po1ice department told the trac- Ition compandes that they could re-es- Etab,hh night service as soon as they were read under assurance of ade- bquate protection. Thus far 6,700 po- aicemen nave been disposed at strate- gic points phiS police guard included n patrol of 50 automobiles and a hum dred motorcycles along the most used ear routes. ss
 ! Trade union leaders representing about 700000 wuG4rers will meet this sfternoon to decide whether to issue a call for . general strike. It was said the ca1l would be based on ground that organized wage earner1 should not rfde in car0 manned by strikebreakers. Cross-town surface lines where cars ran last night were not moiested. The Hines were under heavy police guard. The early morning bombardments of elevated trains were resumed, how ever, strike sympath1zers lurking on roof tops throwing bricks and bottles which shattered car windows. Several passengers were Injured in 16 attacks reported by the polfce.
 ] The plan announced yesterday by M. P. Began, of the state board of arbi- tration and mediation, to enforce ar vbitrat1on, was temporarily abanIdoned today and the hearings which he an- bounced you'd be hesd Monday have been postponed. The question will be taken up. it was announced, at a meet ing of the state industrdal commission on Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
TORPEDO BOAT HERE

Torpedo boat No. Is, putt into the local harbor yesterday for supplies. She lay in the lower basin during the night and left orrly this morning.