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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-30

sion of Secretary Lansing's proposals
to the belligerents on the question Of
armed merchantmen, Bernstorff went
SO far as to tell newspaper men that
the United States government had
decided to adopt the policy regarding
all armed ships, even merchantmen
carrying only defensive armament,
as auxiliary cruisers and consequent.
ly as having forfeited their noncom-
blatant character. This information
was entirely false, and indeed was
exactly the contrary to what Bern
storff knew to be the facts. Several
papers published the information as
coming from the state department.
This 80 angered the administration
that careful consideration was given
to the question of handing the Ger
man ambassador his passports. There
was ample precedent for this, as In
1898 Genet was sent out Of the couu-
try by Thomas Jefferson for inflam-
matory speeches and other activities
far less reprehensible than those
Bernstorff was INDUCING in, and in
1905 the Spanish minister, Marquis
of Casa Yrujo, was dismissed for at
tempting to influence a Philadelphia
editor to favor Spain in controver-
sy with the United States.
Reporters Warned Against Him.
1t was decided, however, to give
Bernstorff public warning. and the
state department, with the approval
of the president, caused the publica-
ton of a warning in certain New
York paper. The publication of this
article had the desired effect, and for
two or three months the German
ambassador used greater circumspec-
ton in his efforts to influence the
American press. Within the six
months prior to the rupture of rela-
lions, however, he had returned to
his old tricks and on numerous occa-
sions caused grave embarrassment
to the state department.
Incredible though 1t may seem, his
efforts did not even cease after his
passports had been handed to him.
but continued almost to the very day
when he embarked on board the
Frederick VIII, guarded by safe
conduct from Great Britain and
France, obtained for him by the ma
ton whose hospitality he had 20 per-
sistently abused. And when he left
he got from the newspapers the best
send-off any departing ambassador
has ever had. Column after column
was printed in the newspapers eulo-
gizing Bernstorff. praising him for
his frankness and sincerity and even
lauding his democracy and sincere
friendship for the American people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-30

The Washington Union Coal com
pany of Tono has announced that II
will sell the surface rights on its
lands near Tono and TeninO to set
tiers who wish to buy. The company
owns some OF the best agricultural
lands in this section of the state
Heretofore it has been its policy to
lease and not sell its properties. but
this has proven considerable of a
drawback 10 the agricultural develop
ment OF the properties.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-30

It Is interesting to note that tho
total appropriations for the univer-
sity and state college and normal
schools is $2s909.472.42 for 1917, -
compared to $2,52s.3s9,so in 1915.
making the increase over 1915 $751;,
O72.6x.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-30

N. e. Meek. A. g. West and r. e.
Mum will represent the Brighton
Park Grange in the agricultural
council being organized by County
Agriculturist c. H. Bergstrom, hAv-
ing been appointed by Master O. E.
Ferguson at the regular meeting
last week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-30

Miss Hazel Potts of Shelton and
William C. Duby, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Duby of this city, were
married by Justice of the Peace
Walter Crosby Saturday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-30
MRS. ANNA J. ATKINSON.

Mrs. Anna J. Atkinson. IS years
old, resident of Elma, died sudden
ly at Union Mills Saturday evening.
She had been visiting her son. The
body was shipped to Elma Monday
for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
The American Jewish Relief Com

OO0.
 The American Jewish Relief Com mittee has started a campaign to se- cure $10,000,000 by Nov. 1, when MT. Rosenwald's offer expires. What MT. Rosenwald will do in relation to the funds raised in the nation, MT. Vein stein will do in respect to the City of Waterbury.
 It is hoped to secure some person or persons in every community in Connecticut, who will agree to give ten per cent. oh the contributions for Jewish War Relief raised in his com- munity.
 This means, that it is hoped that every town and city will produce a Jew who will do as much for his own place of residence.
 E If this can be accomplished throughout SConnecticut, it will mean that other states will be spurred on to giving hberally and the $10.0Q0.- 900 will be raised before Nov. l.
 Henry Morgenthau, Ex-ambassador to Turkey, who was treasurer of the last Democratic National Campaign, is Chairman of the American Jewish Relief Committees Campaign, and Herbert H. Lehman, 20 Exchange Place, New York City, is treasurer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
NO FREE SEEDS
 FROM U. S. DEPT
 OF AGRICULTURE

Washington, D. c. May 17.-No seed for free distribution nor for sale is at the disposal of the United States Department of Agriculture. The De- pertinent, however, through its Com Mitee on Seed Stocks, is receiving daily telegraphic reports and other reports as to available supplies of seeds of crops for late planting, and will assist in locating seed stocks for localities where shortages exist. The committee is cooperating with State, local, and commercial agencies in an effort to secure better distribution of seed and to encourage paintings of all important crops.
 Information regarding shortages and surplus stocks should be address ed to R. A. Oakley, Chirman, Com mittee on Seed Stocks, U. s. Depart ment of Agriculture, Washington D. ~ \
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
FROM UNCLE SAM BIRDMEN TO GET
 A BETTER START
War Department Decides to
 Open Aviation Courses In Six Universities.

Six universities have been desig- mated by the war department to glVe training in the subjects which will form a groundwork for aviation prac- tice in this country. The professors will first be trained
 Eighteen technical instructors in the colleges have been designated for this preparation Two of them have spent a day at the Curtiss aeroplane plant on their way to Toronto. In Toronto they will be given thorough instruction in the methods employed at the aviation school there which closely copy the one maintained at Oxford. Eng1anad. These three men are William H. Magruder, professor of mechanical engineering; H. c. Lord. professor of astronomy, and William Knight, assistant professor of machine shop practice, all. of Ohio State University.
 When the college courses have been organized, the candidates for instruc- ton in flying will first be given two ar three-month course of intensive study in astronomy, meteorology, wireless, photography, practical cleo tricity, military instruction, internal combustion engines and a general knowledge of the business and duties of a soldier. The training in the air, when these broad fundamentals have been mastered, can be more quickly and intelligently done.
 ' It is understood that the war and the navy departments have so far re- ceived more than 15,000 applications for instruction in aviation. From this batch, some 4,000 or 5000 men will probably be found available for the service. Major l.. w. B. Rees of the British flying corps, here with the Balfour mission, suggested when he visited the Curtis plant that the ap- plications should be limited to young men between 19 and 25 years, who weigh not more than 160 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
N. Y. Wholesale Prices,

Butter-Creamery, higher scorina than extras, per h., 39@39 1-2c; ;>ex- tras, 33 1-2c.; dairy, tubs, finest. 3Sc.. good to prime, 3e@37 --2c.
 EggsFresh gathered, extras. per dozen, 37 1-2c.; storage packed, ,frsts 36 @37c.
 Apples-Bbls., Northern Spy, $3.25 @$5.50; Gano, $3.Ea@$4; Ben Davis $3.25 O $4.25; BalGxin, s3.25@s5.5O: Winesap, s5@s7.
 Hay and StraW-Large baled. timo- thy, No. 1. per ton, s23; No. 3 to No 2, SIT s21.50; shipping, s14@s16; no grade hay. s11 O SIS; fancy nght clover mixed, $40 $21; No. 1 clover mixed, SIS O $13;' lower grade clove, mixed, $14 O $16; No. clover, SIS O s19; straw, rye. No. 1, $14; No. 2 SIS; small bales $1 per ton below the price of large.
 Poultry, Observation-Disclosures, young average best, 23 O 25c. Chickens. fan. cy broilers, lbs. to pair, soc. Fowls 4S-50 lbs. and over to dozen, 25 1-2 co 26c.; 30-47lbs. 22 O 25c.; under 30 lbs 21c. Ducks, spring ducklings, ZIG. cid, 20e. Squabs, prime, white, 6-1( lbs. and over to dozen, per dozen, $2. .2E O $4.50; dark, per dozen, $1.50; culls per dozen, soc @$1.
 Vegetables green, dog $1.75 @s3.5o; white, dozen, $1.25 e s3!
 Potatoes-South Carolina bbI. 65O@$1O.50; old, fS0 lbs, s9.506 s10.25; Dandelion Greens, bbl, SIG s1.25. Mushrooms-4 lb. hak., 75c e $1.50. Radishes-1O0 bchs., $1.25 e S225. Rhubarb-100 bchs., $1.5O O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
NOBLE EXCHANGE
 HAS 700 WIRES

The continuing extraordinary ac- tivity in this city is strongly reflected in the unprecedented increase in the number of telephones installed here in the past two years and a half, making necessary the installation of additional operating facilities in the Bridgeport Exchange.
 Another operating unit, known as the Noble unit has been established and a few numbers have already been assigned in this unit, to care for the
 overflow in the Barnum and Strat- ford units, the capacity of which has
 been so nearly reached as to make added facilities imperative for con- tinued good telephone service
 Two new positions have been in- stalled at the switchboard here and the addition is equipped to care for
 700 telephone lines for the present
 but is so constructed that it will serve this exchange to an ultimate growth of the telephone traffic at this ex- change for three years to come.
 It was on August 9th, 1916, that the Bridgeport lines were apportioned
 between the ,Barnum and Stratford
 units, and the establishment of an ad- ditional unit in less than one year
 marks a rapidity in telephone devel- opment unequa1led in any other city of the state. < This city Is pardonably proud of it's business development and it's tre- nendous gain in population during the past 30 months and takes pride too, in the fact that it's prosperity is so 1nanifestly shown in the demand upon it's public service enterprises. By way of best Illustrating the
 heavy demand for increased service
 which the Telephone company has
 successfully met, it might be men toned that there was a gain of 1,041 telephones here in 1915, a. gain of 1,772 in 1916 and further gain of e41 to May 1st of the current year. of any city in the state, excepting New Haven for the year 1916 lone. The service demand in Bridgeport has come from no particular section
 of the city, but is general. Lines ex- tending to all parts of the city will be assigned, as occasion acquires, in the Noble unit and the prefix Noble will be used in calling subscri bers
 whose lines have been or are later placed in this unit.
 It was evident to the officials of the Telephone company some time I ago that the capacity of the Barnu1n unit would soon be reached and pre- parations were made at once for ad- ditiona1 telephone facilities The in- 1 stallation of new switchboard posi-
 tions was immediately put under way with the result that the work was
 completed in ample time to meet the
 rapidly growing demand for service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Waterbury Jew Is Commended For His
 Charitable Offer

Mr. Isaac Weinstein of Waterbury has set an example for the Jews of Waterbury. It was announced at the National Jewish War Relief Confer ence held in New York recently that he offered to give ten per cent. of all the contributions raised in this city for War. Relief.
 MT. Weinstein was induced to make this generous offer by the action of Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, who has pledged himself to give ten per cent. of all the money raised in America for Jewish War Relief, up Ito a personal contribution of $1,000,-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
WILLIAMS HELD FOR TRIAL
Special to The Farnerl

Especial to The Farmer)
 Stratford, May 17-Lawrence Will. Hams, aged 25 years, charged with stealing railroad tickets valued at s129.Ss from the Stratford railroad station, was bound over to the superior court by Deputy Judge Frank E.B1ake- man in the Stratford town court yes- terday under bonds of $2O0 >s
 JamessJ. Gaffney, head ticket seller at the station, testified that the tickets stolen belonged to that office Williams was arrested Tuesday aft ernoon on Water street, Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
MaRsHaL 2J0FfRE INsREcTs. TIE caDETS

West Point was taken by Marshal Joffre and Marshal Joffre was cap tured by West Point In the course of few hours he saw Americas wonderful corps of cadets at their very best; he had a simple luncheon with officers of the regular army, every one of them a West Point grad unfe. most of whom speak French; he motored through the beautiful wooden highlands behind the point, and when 1t was all over he said that 90 long as he might live his afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

at West Point would be one of the dearest and most cherished memories of his long life.
 'I have not had in these last three years,' Marshal Joffre said to Colonel John Riddle, corps of engineers, U. s. A, superintendent of the academy, very many opportunities to enjoy myself and be happy, but today here at beautiful West Point have been happy
 The marshal of France seemed as care free as a schooIboy and was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

proud of his West Point allies. There was no possible doubt about that He went to West Point hoping to be re- ceived by his, American comrades as Just another soldier. He hoped that there would be no elaborate repast with set speeches and much fornality. He hoped to see the famous corps of cadets at its best. All these hopes were gratif1ed.
 ''He has been so happy that it is a pity he has to go so soon,' said one of Marshal Joffre's staff officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

use of the police in this city will be, accomplished under the direction of Charles Suckley, assistant superinten- dent of police at city hall.
 The records will be moved to po- lice headquarters wheree an attempt will ba made to have the files renew cd ye=Tsy under a city ordinance that will be drafted for the purpose
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Nelson Shaw Seeks to Foreclose on Five
 Parcels In Milford

Proceedings to forec1oss s- nv- parcels of land in Milford owned by Walter J. Beard of that town were filed in the superior court yesterday oy Nelson S. Shaw of this city. Shaw claims he secured a judgment March 30 last against Beard in the superior court for S1,390.19. The Milford prop erty had previously been attached and now Shaw wants to gain possession. The suit is returnable to the June term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
COURTHOUSE SWITCHBOARD.

On account of the large number of offices in the new county court house since the addition was corn- pleted it has been found necessary to install a telephone switchboard. Miss Rita K Hall has been engaged as operator. The system was put in working order today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

One hundred thousand Southern Slavs in this country, many of them veteran soldiers, have gone into train ing with a view to offering their ser vices to the United States in volun- .teer military units.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
PLAN TO MAKE CENSUS
 PFzRMoNENT~ ENTERPRISE

Completion of the military census of Bridgeport and final tabulation in to the various divisions required for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
 SEEDS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
 SHEDS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Farmer Want Ads, One Cent 2 Word
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
CLEARWATER COUNTY TO
LEASE OFFICE BUILDING

in settling final account of a guardian
has the right to review all OF a par
tial account which has been filed re-
gardless of the fact that new pro-
bate Judge had been elected in place OF
the one who passed upon the final ac-
count The decision modifies the order
settling account made by the probate
court to the extent that the guardian
shall be charged with interest on $4,000
in his charge from the time the money
came into his hands six years ago,
instead of from the time when the
money was loaned out by the guard
ian about two and half years ago.
Court Adj0urns Wednesday
Unless consideration of the Clearwa-
ter court house matter requires long
er chambers session, Judge Steel has
announced that that he will leave
Thursday morning for Lewiston to
hold a short chambers session before
proceeding to Grangeville to hold
regular term.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
HONOR MOSCOW SOLDIER
BOYS TOMORROW NOON
Otto Stnger, Clifford OFT, Dudley Loomis and
Joseph Perry to Be Guests With Relatives and
Friends at Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Sergeant Otto R. Stiiimger, Clifford
OFT, Dudley Loomis and Joseph T.
Perry, Moscow boys who seven months
donned the uniform of the national
guardsman and went to the Mexican
border with company f, Idaho Militia,
when they return tomorrow will be
guests of honor of the chamber OF
commerce and the city of Moscow at a
luncheon in the chamber of commerce
rooms.
The boys viii. he lr,et ct tho4tig>,f-
thern Pacific depot where ,.4.ey will
arrive from Lewiston at 10:47, and will
be taken to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. C. Stillinger, father and mother OF
Sergeant Stillinger, where they will be
entertained until luncheon. From the
Stillinger home they will go to the
chamber of commerce rooms at II
o'clock, where they will be admitted
free with their mothers, sisters and
lady friends.
Congressman Burton L. French will
deliver an address of welcome, pro-
gram of music will be given, and an
invitation will be extended the boys
to make short addresses, telling of
their experiences on the border, if
they desire.
Mr. and Mrs. Stillinger went to
Lewiston Saturday to make arrange |
ments to entertain the Moscow boys |
as soon as they arrive.
1.-The boys all look fine" Mr.. Still |
niger said today, "and seem to be hap !
py to get back home again.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
CHARGE FATHER WITH MURDER
Four Children BrutalIy Murdered Yes
terday Afternoon at Auburn. Wash.

AUBURN, Wash, Jan. 29.-Four
children were brutally murdered as
they lay in their bed here yesterday
morning and the house set on fire. The
father, S. A. Hewett, railroad man, is
suspected of the crime and is under
arrest.
Officers spent the day questioning
neighbors seeking evidence of his al
legged killing of the children. A ham
mer was found under the bed where
the murder occurred, unstained. The
officers believe the Stayed wiped the
blood from the hammer afterwards.
Detectives today took bloody sheet
from the scene to Seattle where it will
be studied in an effort to secure finger
prints. No charge will be filed against
the father until the case is fully in
vestigated, the prosecuting attorney
stated today
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
CLOSING LYCEUM
| NUMBER TUESDAY
THE OXFORD COMPANY WILL PRE-
SENT APPEALING PROGRAM AT
HIGH SCHOOL TOMORROW EVEN
ING.

The last number in the high school
lyceum course will be given at the
high school auditorium tomorrow eve
ming when the Oxford company will
appear in two part program. The
company consists of four professional
singers and entertainers, and plan
ist, who through their frequent ap-
pearances in the Northwest, have es-
tablished an enviable reputation on the
lyceum platform.
Their program as outlined is a most
appealing one. The first part con-
sists of high grade selections, solos,
ensemble and other arrangements.
The last part of the program is the
comic opera "The Mikado," which the
four members of the company and the
pianist present with greater success
than many larger companies.
The program will begin promptly
at 8 o'clock.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
MEXICAN MOB IN
RIOT AT JUAREz
QUARANTINE TROUBLES BREAK
OUT AGAIN AFTER SOLDIERS
SUBDUE ANGRY CROWD OVER
NIGHT.

Ell PASO, Jan. 29.-Five hundred
men and women, enraged because a
quarantine order compelling shower
bath for all persons of unclean ap-
pearance seeking to enter the United
States was placed into effect. resum-
ed a riot at the Jaurez end of the in
ternational bridge which they began
yesterday afternoon.
Women, stopped by the authorities
yesterday afternoon. returned to Jaurez
and circulated stories that all were
to receive a bath in a gasoline mix
ture similar to that which resulted
in fire in Ell Paso Jail last March
in which more than score of per-
sons were burned to death. Stories
were also circulated that American
soldiers were photographing the wom-
Ell while bathing and making the pic
lures public.
This morning, after having been
subjected during the night by the
Carranza garrison, the mob again be-
came violent. Stones and bottles
were thrown at the American SEN
tries, and two soldiers were hurt.
The troops charged the crowd at
the middle of the bridge, clubbing the
obstreperous ones with their muskets,
and driving the mob back to the Mex
ican side.
Federal authorities announced today
that Mexican was killed in the riot
ing yesterday afternoon, and that sew
aral were wounded. David McChesney,
an American reporter, was attacked by
a group of women, of which the mob
is mostly composed, and scratched
about the face and his clothes torn. |
Four hundred of the women stormed
the street cars this morning chasing |
the crews and kissing "Gringoes' az
they followed the fleeing carmen |
through the streets. When they were |
Joined by some of the men a AleXi- |
can cavalry charged the mob, using !
whips 10 subdue them. Cries of
Death to Gringoes," we're frequently
1eard
When the transportation company at
empted to resume service, the women
ay across the car tracks.
All Americans have been prohibited
rom entering Jaurez until the trouble
S settled.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
FISKE DENIES LEAK CHARGES

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Fliny Fiske
broker, testified today before the COM
mittee conducting the leak probe. cat
egorically denying that he received in
formation on the presidents peace note
from a member of the cabinet and
that he had divided with Secretary Nc
Adoo profits from the alleged leak.
He suggested that the committee I'M
prison Lawson as perjurer He
stated that his office records show no
deal with cabinet officers or govern
ment employees during the period of
the alleged leak.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
Roads Bill Reaches House

BOISE. Jan .29-The good roads
bond issue bill calling for the issuance
of $1,000, 900 in bonds backed by the
credit and good name of the state, for
the construction of better highways in
Idaho, has at last reached the legis-
lature and will, it was predicted Sat
urday, be passed. The issue proposed
is less by $5OO,OOO than the issue ORR
einalIv Manned
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-01-29
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