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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
SUGAR INVESTIGATION.

Washington. Dec. 15-The sugar in- vestigation was resumed today with the Senate committee refusing to per- init counsel for the food administra- ton to cross examine any witnesses Chairman Reed said the committee would inquire into any phase suggest ed by the food administration or other officials
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

corporation will es- tablish you in business that should pay $3,o00 to $10,000 yearly. Oxo- Gas (Made from common kerosene and air) is a cheaper, cleaner and more efficient fuel than coal for heating and cooking. A wonderful fEsvention that has no competition. An exclusive agency will be given an energetic man who can make a small cash deposit guarantee. Acme Brass Works, 1427 Carroll Ave, Chicago. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
THOUSANDS IDLE
 IN COAL SHORTAGE

Columbus, O., Dec. 15-Thousands of Ohio men were out of employment temporarily today because of the coal shortage in this state, and indications were that other thousands would be laid off tonight and tomorrow unless certain sections of the state obtain an immediate supply of coal.
 Announcement was made in Gin cinnati that the street car company will have to partly suspend tomorrow noon unless it obtains a supply of coal in the meantime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
CONNECTICUT HAS
 100000 PLEDGES

Hartford, Dec. 1.-The states total of food card pledges reacL 187,9S4 today. Washington sent word that 10,386 cards were signed last June. This number added and the 2,100 fra ternal cards of the Elks and Knights of Columbus considered also, the grand total has gone over 200, 1000. Waterbury sent in 443 cards this week. It still has a very large un- filled quota.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
GERMANS OBTAIN SUPPLY STORES
 FROM RUSSIANS

Petrograd, Dec. 15-The Germans already have begun to obtain fats and other sorely needed supplies from Russia, according to information reaching Petrograd today. It was an- nounced that credit institutions here had been advised that trade had been resumed with the Germans at Minsk and other points near the northwest ern fronts. New shops have been opened and the Germans are exchang- ing metals and chemicals for vege- tables and fats and especially soap. The price of soap is 15 roubles a pound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
NO ELECTIONS
 IN HALIFAX
 NEXT MONDAY

Halifax. Dec. 15.-There will be no Dominion election in Halifax on Mon, day for the two seats in the house If commons. Polling in I1alifax will be held on Jan. 2S, the same date as poll ing in the Yukon. Announcement to this effect is contained in an official statement from Ottawa. The change was made because of the disaster that wrecked Halifax last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
COMMISSIONERS
 ISSUE PERMITS

Three permits for new buildings worth $3, 335, representing the small est meeting in 10 years for the-~Board of Building Commissioners, were is- sued at meeting last night. They were to the American Graphophone Co. to build a one-story freproof gen. erating building, west side of Howard aver ue; Dominica Pesxre, to remodel store into dwelling, east side of Wood avenue, and Mary Macigline, to build a garage, south side of Gregory street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

NOTICE-All pledges up to number 474e2 dated before June IS, 1917:-474e1, 47474, 47473, 4747O, 4744O. June IS; 47S96, 47391, June 15; 475s1, 47880, June IA; 47327, 4TS10, June IS; 47275, June 12; 47zeT. June Il; 4722O. 47205, 47185, June g; s715s, 47155, June 8; 471ss, 47137, 4712S, June T; 470s1, 47079, lG0T5, 47o67, 47062, June 4, 1917. chas. A, Peck, 4s Middle St.. City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
BROCK APPLIES
 FOR "A PASSPORT

John D. Brock, for a number of years physical director for the Y. M. e A., of this city, has applied to M. q Elanagan, clerk of the superior court, for a passport to France, where he will engage in work for the Y. M. c. A. with the American forces at the front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
EXTEND ENL1srYNG TIME

New Haven, Dec 15-The recruit ing office here received today mes- sage from the war department to the effect that men may be; enlisted for the army today and Monday f thes apply before noon today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
STOP ANILINE EXPORTS

Mexico City, Dec. 15-The treasury department announced tonight prohi- oition of the export of aniline and 'oai tar dyes and natural and erttSi- lal vegetable dyes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
LATE WAR BULLETINS

London Dec. Press dispatches from Perograd throw little light the military situation in southern Russia The official statements in Petrograd confusing and there various reports regarding Kaedne and Gen. Korno whose present whereabouts and fortunes not known definitely
 "The fog of war has settled down over all the Russias " the Peograd correspondent of the Pos although very little actual warfare has developed"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
INSTRUCTORS NOT EXEMPT

Hartford, Dec. 15-Gov. Holcomb received 0 special dispatch from Pro- yost Marshal General Crowder today, saying that instructors in trade schools are not exempt from the draft.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

It is reported from Tobolsk. Siberia, that Olga, eldest daughter of former Emperor Ntoholass is seriously i'll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

15 OIL WELLS, earning $252, ,OOO yearly; settled production; now paying IS per cent, dividends. Ok 1ahoma field; immense possibilities. Shares $1.25; advance soon. Infor- nation free. Globe oil Co.,, Com merce Bldg, Kansas City, Mo.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

Perograd Dec. 15The cities of Rostov, Nakhitchevan and Tganrog in the Don Gossack country in the hands of the Boshevk troops according to report issued by the official news Kaedines leader of the Don Cos sacks the adds has been arrested by Gen. Kadn and Gen. Boosky and tn cir sa who have invited the mayor of Rostov Novo Tcherkask, the Cosack cap tai to discuss the suspension of military operations
 London Dec 15The British have regained part of the ground by the Germans the Ypres front yesterday the office reports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
MRS. ELIZABETH. COSTELLO

The body of Mrs Elizabeth Cos tello, who died in Brooklyn, N. E., last night after a lingering illness, will be inferred in St. MichaePs cemetery upon its arrival on the 1:54so'clock train Monday afternoon. She is survived by five sisters and four brothers all residents of this city. They are Mrs. M London, Mrs. c. Andrews. Mrs. w. H. Fitzsimmons. Mrs. F. K.z c. Weber and Mrs. T. J. Byrne, and Eugene w., Thomas, James and Dennis Car ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
WILL MAKE PLANS
 FOR RETURN LOADS

At meeting of the members Of the Chamber of Commerce held yeSter- day at o'clock in its office in the First National bank.i was unanimous ly decided to establish an organiza- ton, whose business shall be to carry out the plans of return load system Mir. Miller, who is chairman of the committee, remarks that the estab- lishmeut of such systm was abse- lutely necessary to relieve the rail. roads of thir overcrowded transports ton which is daily becoming more and more congesting. He also states that the industry of this city, as well as others, Is entirely dependent upon the ability of the railroads to carry on transportation, and if for any req. son tie-up presented itself. there would be nothing which could prevent the closing of factories and business houses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Saturday, Dec. 15, 1917.
An "old= fashioned" ChriStmaS==and true economy.

An odfashned Christmas Christmas of gsa Christmas when the
 oldfoned presday pei of econonny9
 Each of must that the to secure difficulty.
 First a make the children happy In days they bear the Do them the bit of idealsm this of it's full happiness
 Let gifts to friends be worthy sentiment the times which we live.
 of friends gift that knowledge definite well as message of love
 In doing this, easily practice
 busy your 
 striking diversity, attractive gifts each the aman gift fixed that spells economy letters
 ilusation:he handsome price, And dresses Kchef umbrellas and ocgsn sparkling
 We know this Is going to be happy Christmas
 for the children The way Tpyland sending de-
 hghtful things proves that. But let make 1t
 happy Christmas for everybody = for the wheels of
 turn backward and happiness deferred may
 never be realized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

ROOM COTTAGE, all improve msnts, $s,o0o. Easy terms Room 1T. lSs State St T 15 b'p
 WABgTED-Boy to work daily after school Apply MT. Hodson, at the Bridgeport Farmer Office. T Is ~tf WILL YOU INVEST $sO under abso- 1ute guarantee; pay you steady in- come, amounting s1s0 first year, and increasing every year thereaf- ter? Write quick for particulars. Victor Irons, Ideal Bldg. Denver, Colo. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-15

Weather: Fair and continued cold tonight and Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09
DEATH OF MRS. GROOM.

A telegram last night announced
the death of Mr.. j. F. Groom, father
Of Mrs. P. A. Raspberry, at his home az
Bergaw, N. c., which took place sud
denly of heart failure at 10 O'Clock
Yesterday morning. Mrs. Raspberry I'M
mediately left to attend the funeral
arrangements for which had not then
been made.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09
and White Cameo Til

only one in town, lost yesterday after
noon between Mrs. j. E. Bowers resi-
dence, Hoffman s store and The Dixie
Theatre. Liberal reward for return of
same or information leading to the re-
covery. The Commonwealth. 10-31-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09
LOST-B--ETWEEN STRICKLAND

corner and Winslow stables this
morning boys dark raincoat. Re-
ward if returned to Mr. W. T. JOY
ner, Route No. 2, Scotland Neck, N.
c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09

Mrs. and Miss Fitzpatrick, Of Crow
business.
! Messrs. Harry Moore, Jerome Leg
; gett and Chauncey Leggett, of Hob
good, attended the show at the Dixie
/ Theatre last night.
Mr.. and Mrs Carey Williams, Of
Ringwood, were in town last evening.
Mrs. Henry White Of Hobgood was in
town yesterday.
Mrs. Hall, of New York, who is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Cherry, in En-
field, accompanied Mrs. Cherry to town
yesterday.
Mrs. Ed Ruffin, Miss Susie Hyman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Shields, OF
Hobgood, were over last night taking
in the show.
Messrs. w. H. Kitchin and Percy
Johnson have started on contract tt
dig two pits for the asceptic tanks fo1
the town measuring 50x7O feet.
)
There will be services Of the Presby
|iterian church at Nahala on Sunday al
''ternoon at 3:45, Rev. N. n. Fleming
officiating.
Rev. N. N. Fleming, Jr., will con
duct services for the Presbyterla
church in the Palace theatre on Sun
day morning at eleven O'Clock and
night at. 1880.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Leggette al
= due to arrive in town this Afternoon
returning from their honeymoon.
is reported that they are to be met
r-, Palmya.
Quite a nmber O. local men bougl
mules and horses at the state far
49, yesterday, among them being Messn
~. E. Bowers, J. B. Gray, G. K. Moor
iR. G. Josey, J. L. Josey and Chari
Jones.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09

Nor1cE:-DoG LOST. LARGE BLUE
speckled hound, black head, very
large limbs and long ears. Reward
for his location. P. G. TYLEh,
Roxobel, N. @. W. 'o''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The town commissioners meeting was
postponed from last night, the regular
meeting night, until tonight at eight
o ,clock. at which time several matters
Of Importance will come up Tor con
sideration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09
10cAI, NEWS ITEMS OF
GENERAL INTEREST.

LOCAL NEWS ITEMS OF
GENERAL INTEREST.
\ X
Mr.. G. B. Andrews, Of Tarboro, was
IN town Yesterday visiting his parents.
Miss Irene White left this morning
for Williamson to teach school.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Tillery visited IN
Tillery yesterday.
Mr.. Joe Early was in town this morn
inc on business.
Miss Lillian ~Neblett, of Suffolk, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. B. G. Neblett
Mr.. Willie Keel left this morning
for Tarboro to spend few days.
Mr.. J. D. Ray left this morning TO
Halifax to spend the day.
Miss Margaret Neblett has returned
from the hospital, where she was op
Grated upon, and is improving nicely.
Mr.. Frank Matthews, of East Scot
land Neck, is having his store re
painted.
Mr.. Frank Cherry has moved to tn
house where Mr.. R. F. Coleman use
to live on Main street, GAINESVILLE.
Miss Lilybelle Ashworth arrive
this morning to spend few days he1
with friends and relatives.
Mr.. j. A Bland left yesterday ate
noon for his home in Tarboro ait
spending the day here on business.
Mrs. Paul Tillery left this morni1
for Tillery to spend the day with re-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Whitehead,
the Roseneath section were in to-
yesterday.
Miss Irene White, daughter OF
A. B. White, was in town this mo
ing.
Mr.. Oscar Moore, son of Mr.. J.
Moore, left this morning for Ca
Jackson
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Russell have
turned from Norfolk and were met
Palmyra.
Mrs T. w. Fenner who has b.
visiting Mrs. Norfeet Smith left t
morning for her home in Raleigh.
Mrs. Harry Griffin is reported to
very i'll, having had a stroke OF para
sis ON Sunday last from which rec
cry is slow. Her daughter, Mrs. }
Tucker, of Rosemary, has been ca
to her bedside and is attending
during her illness.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09

Mrs. and Miss Fitzpatrick, of Crow
ellis, motored to town this morning on
business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09

Messrs. Harry Moore, Jerome Les
gett and Chauncey Leggett, of Hol
good, attended the show at the Dix
Theatre last night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-09

"
Mr.. G. B. Andrews, Of Tarboro, was
~ town Yesterday visiting his parents
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-03-29

derson, Bert ii. Cave. Bert II. Cove,
Ralph Christy, Maize Christy, S. r.
Clark, H. NJ. Clemens, Merle l.. Co
lumbia. Roy Crabin, c. c. Creamer,
owen w. Creath, -- Greek,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-03-29

MALHEUR COUNTY, a Municipal
Corporation, Plaintiff.
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CONTINUED on Page 81
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-03-29

Fred J. Brown, James Flagens,
Church OF Jesus Christ. Joseph +.
Smith. Trustee. Charles Carter. II.
J. Benson. ID. w. Caldwell. Tillie =.
Pierce. G. o. Dunkin. w. NJ. Easter
day. J. u. Duncan. =. J. Palmer,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-03-29

y. l.. Mcdonald. s. =. McNew. II. Il,
McNutt, w. Il. Negley. Mary =. New
lns. T. J. Newcomb, Walter Newell,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-03-29

Borders, J. u. Maxheld,
Milton G. May, Mrs. A. Milbourne,
Samuel J. Miller, J. w. Mitchell. EN-
ma Lee Moore. Chas. A. Moore, A. c,
Morrow. J. S. Mundls, J. p. Murphy,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-03-29

corporation, flalntlH,
VS..
FRED j. BROWN. JAMES FLAG
EMS. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST,
JOSEPH +. SMITH, Trustee,
CHARLES CARTER, II. ]. BENSON,
ID. w. CALDWELL. T1LL1E r..
PIERCE. c. o. DUNKIN, w. NJ.
EASTERDAY, J. B. DUNCAN, +. j.
PALMER, --PLACE,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22

serious In Kansas City that the Kan
es city Railway company at times
mas been forced TO take OF about half
OF its cars. The railway COMPANY
there furnishes power to the Kansas
City Light company and tn. latter has
at times been forced to close down
on lights entirely. On some occasions
lights in homes and stores have been
on for an hour or so each evening.
n. Z. Blackwell formerly located in
Davenport, is now manager Of the
Kansas City Light company.
Another city feeling results from
the shortage is Lexington, KY, situat-
ed close to the Kentucky coal fields
There the street ears have been forced
10 suspend at various times during
the last 30 days At one Of the south
ern Illinois points power plant was
also forced 10 close for a period till
1t received more coal.
The national fuel administration or
ders coal supplied TO railroads. th<
navy and public utilities in the order
named. Industrial plants must loob
out for themselves, unless manufac-
turing war supplies. Many plants are
reported closed at intervals in Toledo
aud Detroit for want Of fuel
Mr. Deuman states that at present
I the local company has a supply gooC
I for about ten more days and hopes t
receive more coal before that perioJ
is up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
CAPTAIN WHITE WILL
LEAVE FOR MINEOLA

Captain Robert d. White, ordnance
reserve, is relieved from the Rock Is
land arsenal and ordered to Miueoia.
Long Island for duty with Forty-frst
division ammunition train First Lieu
tenant Francis T. Boyd, ordnance re
serve, is ordered TO Mineola for duty
with ordnance mobile repair shop OF
the Forty-first division First Lieu
tenants Eldridge A. Green, Thomas G..
Durant, John C.. Holt and George +.
Comstock, ordnance reserve, are or
dered 20 take 80 DAYS instruction at
the arsenal and then report to Gen
eTal Crozier at Washington for duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22

him and has been admitte dto proba-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
Tells HOU TO Stop q
Bad Cough
Surprising results from thls homo
made syrup. Easily prepared
and costs little.

u ven have a severe cough or chest
cod accompanied with soreness. throat
tickle, hoarseucss, on difficult breathing,
or II your child wakes up during the
ng1t with Group and Won want quick
help, Iust try this pleasant tasting
homemade cough remedy. ANY drug.
gist can supply You with 2i5 ounces or
Timex go cents WORTH. Pour this into
2, pint bottle gnd Gil the bottle with
pam granulatcd sugar syrup. thus
prepared, YOU have a pint OF really re-
marNablp cough rcIlCdy-one tfHt can
te depended upon 60 give quick and last
ing relief ut all times.
You can feel this take hold of cough
IN q way that means business. il
lcoscRs and raises the phlegm, stops
throat tickle and soothcs and heals the
lrritated membranes that line The
throat and bronchial tubes with such
promptness, ease and certainty that. II
IS really astonishing.
IiueX is a special and highly concen'
rated compound of genuine Norway
pine extract, and is noted for its speed
IN overcoming severe coughs, throat end
eacst cclds. It's millions Of enthusiastic
users have made il famous the world
ever.
There are many worthless limitations
OF this noted mixture. TO avoid disap
Polntment, ask for '2ia ounces o.
PineN' with full directions and don
accept anything else. A guarantee O
sAsolute satisfaction or money promptly
refunded, goes with this preparation
&c Timex 90. 1T. Wayne, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
WILLS ADMITTED TO
PROBATE BY COURT

In the will OF the late Leander Chill
berg. entered 70 probate Nov. 21 by
Acting Probate Judge y. A. Larson all
Of the properties and personal be-
longings Of the deceased are left to his
widow, Amanda Chilberg. It's speci-
fed in the VIII that after the death Of
Mrs Chilberg all that is left Of the
estate is to go to the three children
Flora A. Chilberg. Fannie B. Chilberg
and Charles X. Chilherg. She two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
MANY CITIES ARE
NIT BY SHORTAGE
u. }. Denman Says Coal Situation in
This Community Much Better
Than in Lots of Places.

That many points in the middle
Yves. are actually suffering from q
shortage of coal and that Davenport
Hd Rock Island are faring well ia
iAat only O. curtailment Of sign and
street lighting has so far been leces-
-ay was impressed upon B. j. Den
man general manager OF the United
Light d. Railway company, While in
Chicago in conference with the state
luel administrator Of Illinois. Mr..
)anMa1 returned Yesterday from Chi
gdgo aud Grand Rapids, Mich
THE shortage OF coal has been 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
Tw0 DAMAGE SUITS Up.

Hearings were held IN county court
today before Judge \. A. Larson in the
case of Hugh MCGEE. CAT Fourteenth
street, and John MeQuaid. MCGEE has
brought suit for injuries sustained
July 10. 1916. when an automobile
struck him while he was working in
the street in the employ of the city of
Rock Island. He claims he has been
totally disabled by the accident.
McQuid is seeking pay TO rinjuries sus-
tanned while in the employ of the
Rock Island Bridge & Iron Works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
G.. D. CLANCY'S BOND
MAY BE FORFEITED

An opportunity to show cause why
the bond OF $1,000 posted for C. D.
Clancy. charged with the theft of an
automobile. should not be forfeited
will be given at the January term of
court After the theft was committed
Clancy was released under bonds fur
nished by his father and during the
time be was at freedom he enlisted in
the army. W R. Boyd, who was taken
into custody with Clancy has entered
plea OF guilty to the charge against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22

daughters. Flora and Fannie. we're
named as executives.
The widow is made the beneficiary
IN the will Of the late John Popping
OF Moline. which was admitted to pro-
bate by Acting Probate Judge Larson
Nov. Il, The deceased leaves ali the
estate to his wife Julia with the pro-
vision that it revert to the seven chill
dren upon her death. The children are
Frank. Mathew. John. Jr., Benjamin,
Katherine. George and Fred. Mrs.
Popping is appointed executrix Of the
estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
On County Records
Warranty Deeds.

A. S. and Anna w Hamilton TO
Mona B. Bersell und. Alp in tract in
r. l., s. Z. Cor OF S. L. Il Sec. &C.
1S-2w, S4o0
Mona 3. Bersell to s. C. Youngert.
part lot 5, Lundahl, Carlson ct al add,
r. l., $4,000.
Glen d. and Grace Wisker to y. II.
Duncan, ind = of part o. L. s, High
land So Moline. 81.
Edwin c. Huffman 10 Axel W. Elk
stedt part O. L. 8, Highland. So. No
line, $500.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-22
YOUTH IS ROBBED
OF CASH BY PAIR
Frank Sehill. Aged 90, Suiers Loss OF
5000 When Held Up BY IH"
Men Near Watch Tower.
HAVE GUN; THREATEN TO Use IT
After Relieving Him OF His Money
They Say They VIII Shoot Him
Ii He Makes Noise.

Frank Schill, age 20, was held Up
and robbed by two men Tuesday night
near the intersection Of the Rock
kiveT and Tweaty-fourth street roads.
Schill, who is employed by William
Norris on the Twenty-foarth street
road. was returning from town. about
1890 o'clock. He rode to the end Of
the Watch Tower car line. got off and
started up the road It was moonlight
and he noticed two men standing at
either side of a bridge along the road.
He thought nothing of it, however, I'M
til they closed IL Oh him as he was
IN the act OF passing. and demanded,
al The point Of gun that he hold up
his hands. Seeing thai the youth was
going to resist one Of the highwaymen
grabbed him and threw him to the
ground. He was pinned TO The eartE
by one bandit while the other went
through his pockets, extracting all he
had, 5000.
Threaten 20 Shoot Him.
The holdup men then released him
with the warning that if he made an
outcry or suspicious moves they would
shoot him in his tracks Realizing
his disadvantage SchilI hurried On for
home while the two men went up rbt
road from whence he had come. turn
ed and went over Watch Tower hill
and disappeared