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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
FEROCIOUS BATTLES
RACED IN DOBRUDJA
Hand-to- Hand Fighting Be-
fore the Defenders Were
Forced Out Of Rich Prov
ince = Russian Official
Statement Admits Loss Of
Brailia.

London, Jan. 6.-Galatz
and Focsani appeared to-
night to be doomed to immi-
nent occupation by Ger
many's forces, still pressing
forward in Rumania. Ga
latz apparently was under
bombardment by Teutonic
cannon. Focsani is menaced
by strong forces from the
south and west. The Rus
sian official statement gave
some hint Of the prodigal
massing of men and desper-
ate attacks which the Ger
mans are exerting here.
Despite the German success on this
front and the danger of occupation of
Galatz and Focsani, 1t was pointed out
by military experts that the official
statements from both sides apparently
indicated successful resistance by the
Russiant to what is probably the
most serious German menace to the
allies forces In Rumania--the attempt
to flank the Russian -Rumanian armies
by thrust eastward from the Sion
ika. Oituz and Trotus valleys. The Rus
sian statement detailed a slight with
drawal. but later stoppage of the
enemy advance.
FERocious FIGHTING.
Some idea of the ferocity of the
fighting over all this Rumanian and
Dobfudja territory is hinted at In the
use twice in the Petrograd statement
of the descriptive phrase .bayoneted
and prisonered." Previous Berlin
statements have been profuse in such
terms as "storming in hand-to-hand
battles
The Petrograd statement declared the
Russian forces voluntarily abandoned
Braila. The Berlin statement asserted
the Russians destroyed "a majority of
the Rumanian factory establishments"
in that city. indicating that the Ger
mans found the town of scant value to
them. Along the northern frontier of
Dobrudja the advantage in the fight
Ioara rxr,a
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
THAT THIEF
WOULD DROP DEAD;
WISH COMES TRUE

Shreveport. La. Jan. s.-T
hope the dirty crook drops dead
said J. w. F'raley, of Texarkanna.
Ark, yesterday. when robbed Of
$500. Today he identified man
who died of acute indigestion as
the robber. A small amount Of
the $500 had been spent. Fra
ley thinks food bought with the
stolen cash brought about the
fatal indigestion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
Two Messages Will Be Sent to
Arizona LEGISLATURE When II Meets

Phoenix, Ark session In the
Monday
decision in the prooeed
Campbell officially by 30 votes and George Hunt
will
legislature Monday each claiming the
legislative discussed attempt
. this a meeting
An nattenp be
day.
Leadership is lacking although
Hunt
sen will be close either
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
TWO CENT FARELAW
IN ILLINOIS UPHELD

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Jrdgcs Evans, Car
penter and Landis OF the federal dis
trict court. today denied the petition
OF the railroads operating in Illinois to
restrain the state public utilities COM
mission from enforcing the Illinois
2-cent. fare law. The railroads con-
tended the interstate commerce COM
mission ruling. permitting passenger
rate OF "a cents a mile in Illinois,
should set aside the state law.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
Copy of Dow Jones Ticker
Report Produced at Hear
ing Proves That Advance
Information on Peace
Note Was Secured in
Some Way.
MAILING SYSTEMS AS
REVEALED BY THE NOTE
LEAK INVESTIGATION

Thomas w. Lawson, in telegram
to Chairman Henry: "Just throw
post card out the window ad-
dressed tc T. w. L., Boston, and
fiI get it,"
Representative Wood before con-
sressional committee, explaining his
efforts to locate the mysterious "A.
Curtis:" ~ addressed letter to a.
Curtis, Wall street, New York
The letter hasn't been delivered yet"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
GENERAL FUNSTON
TO INSPECT CAMPS
ALONG THE BORDER

Fl Paso, Tex, Jan. 6.-General Fun
ston reached this city tonight en- route
to Yuma to il speet the military camps
along the border. He was met by
General Bell and the two commanders
held a conference in Funston's private
car until the train left
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
FILM DIRECTOR ILL.

Wilmington. Del. Jan. 6.-Herbert
Brenon. noted motion picture director,
is seriously i'll Of typhoid fever In a
hospital here. Brenon directed "A
Daughter of the Gods. "Neptune.s
Daughter" and WAR Brides" famous
films.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
WANTEDFOR MURDER
OF SUPPOSED WIFE

Hemet, Cal, Jan. 6.-'It was easy
for me to escape. | had been trusty
for some time and l walked out when
a favorable opportunity appeared
said DIR. Percival Allen today. follow
ing his arrest at San Bernardino by
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
FOR PASSING BAD CHECKS.

Chicago. Jan. 6.-Otto p. Render, a
salesman, was arrested here tonight.
charged with passing bogus checks in
Miles city, Mont He denies the charge
and will fight extradition.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
FRIENDS WILL TRY
TO CLEAR HIS NAME
Will Take Up Thread Where
Detectives Leave Off and
Attempt to Show That
Dead Man Did Not Even
Know Victim.

Philadelphia, Jan. 6.-The motive
that prompted Bernard Wesley Lewis,
once petted Pittsburg society youth
and Yale graduate. to beat and strangle
to death Maize Colbert, beautiful
stocking and corset model, passed to-
night into the column Of unsolved mys-
teres.
Despite efforts of friends to prove
that Lewis did not murder the gay lit
tie cafe butterfly--that he did not even
remains satisfied that the western mill
lionaires son was guilty.
Lewis had studied law and knew his
rights" said the detective head. If
he had committed suicide from fear he
would have left a note. He would have
spared his parents their anguish"
PAID THE PRICE.
These words, so far as the police are
concerned. seem to close the story of
the pretty country girl who had gone
to the city to see life had held men
OF wealth and prominence in the palm
of her hands and then-paid the price.
The circumstantial evidence against
Lewis would have convicted him in
any court in the opinion of the police.
Friends of the dead man deny this.
They say they are preparing to take
up the trail where the detectives
dropped ito clear, il possible his
name of any trace of the crime.
TRYING TO PROVE ALiBi.
Efforts are being made to prove that
Lewis was at the home of the Misses
Mabel and Ethel KYLE at the time of
the crime. These girls were with him
in a taxicab shortly before the time
the taxi driver declares he drove Lewis
10 Miss coIbert,s apartment
r,,, a.
+ha na,iaa ~ - es;aas. ' - 'ns s'e" =
-. .'1
ne poiice-leWis was ident,-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
NO LONG ACQUAINTANCE.

The story that Lewis met Miss Col
bert nine years ago and would have
married her IL 1t had not been for
parental objection is denied by friends
This episode, however. is said to have
started the pretty model on her ad-
venturous career.
Detectives say they can produce a
woman and two men who have actually
~ lGnnfinned on pa no IT,.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
BY j. p. YoDER,

Omitted Press Staff correspondent)
N ashington, Jan. g.
Congress, on edge tonight,
awaited the rap Of Chair
man Henry s gavel Monday,
when Secretary Lansing.
Presidential Secretary Tu-
multy. :. .Frenzied Finance
Lawson, practically every
financial writer in Washing
ton and perhaps a half dozen
big tinanciers Of Wall street
will appear at the house
rules committees investiga-
ton Of the leak on Presi-
dent Wilson S note to bellig-
erents.
The hearing will be one of the big
eest things in the probing line that
eongress-with all its Investigations :
has seen in years. Il will go right
through to a finish. with a night ses-
zion, if necessary.
THERE WAS A LEAK.
II was established today beyond
question of doubt that there was a
leak.
Representative Gardner. of Massa
ehusetts, produced a copy of the Dow
Jones ticker service report sent out a
few hours after Secretary Lansing
told newspapermen in confidence, that
the president had sent his note. This
ticker service report predicting"
what the president had done, appeared
in print in the offices of its clients in
New York 10 hours before the time at
which Lansing told the neWspapermen
il could be made public. 1t was fur
thermore esta blished today that this
ticker report was disseminated almost
an hour before the stock market
closed.
ATTACHES RESPONSIBLE?
One other prominent feature of the
DAYS hearings was that the sngges-
ton of many congressman points to
attaches of American embassies or
some to Washington's corps Of finan-
cial writer's as responsible for the
leak.
Democrats said openly tonight the
frorti1na6 IN Tive
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
SITUATION GRAVE.

The strike threat talk. however.
overshadoWed even the Adamson ac-
tion.
Whether the brotherhood locals have
taken new action permitting the lead
ers to act as they see fit, even to de-
clare strike. could not be ascertained
1t was said. however. that the leaders
still have the broadest powers, under
the vote from all the locals last sum-
mer.
Arguments on the Adamson law test
cast will be heard Monday afternoon
in the supreme court Brotherhood
chiefs. it was stated will take no ac-
tion before Thursday in any event.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
FEARED THE LEADERS
MAY ORDER WALKOUT
Resolution Introduced in
the House by Representa-
tive Anderson Has for It's
Object the Prevention Of
Another Labor Crisis.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Paralysis of
the nations railroads through strike
may be near.
ut is more than a possibility" ac-
cording to official word here tonight,
following. a conference between Warren
S. Stone, head of the enginemen, and
Attorney Wills, counsel and legisla-
tive agent of the Big Four brother
hoods.
Next Thursday the chiefs will meet
to consider the situation growing out
of the fact that the Adamson eight
hour law is not operating and that
its constitutionality has not yet been
decided. Afterward, the leaders may
nall rt1.il.e .ta
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07
ADAMsoN's RESOLUTION.

While this portentous news was be-
ing announced, Representative Adam
son introduced a resolution in the
house covering President Wilson's pro-
gram of railroad legislation in what
Adamson, formerly a judge, regarded
as eourt-proof fashion.
His resolution called for an out
and d-out eight-hour day as an amend
ment to the railroad safety act
As a safety" measure. guarding
against long hours, Adamson feels it
could not be attacked The interstate
commission would be the Judge of the
matter of exceptions requiring over
time, and any overture would be on a
pro rata basis.
DIFFERS FROM PRESENT LAW.
The present Adamson law, however.
prorntes overtime and does not pre-
vent a railroad employe from running
up Il sizeable amount of overtime pay;
hence, its opponents have charged
that it is wage, rather than time,
law.
Other provisions of Adamson's pro-
gram are for investigation of threat
ened strikes, during which investiga-
tion employees will be prevented from
striking and authorization to the pres
ident to operate railroads and other
public utilities in time of national
emergency.
Adamson stole a march on the New
lands senate committee, taking many
of its plans after having charged that
body with tarrying too long at its
task.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07

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ATTACHES RESPONSIBLE?

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07

The hearing will be one of the big
eest things in the probing line that
congress-With all its Investigations :
has seen in years. II will go right
through to a finish. with a night ses-
linn if naceSSarN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24

It is fortunate that the collage boys have come home. as now they can sit In the shade and mix up some nice cool lemonade for Dad out in the hayfield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
STOCK MARKET ~~~~~~~~- =

New York, July 24-The irregular changes recorded at the opening of today's market were limited to frac- tons in important stocks, the steam ship issues showing a continuance of yesterdays pressure. United States Steel and prominent coppers were slightly lower, but oils improved on the better trade prospects Such spec- ialties as Melting preferred, Linseed, American Tobacco and Industrial Al. cohoI rose one to two points, and Cu- sban-American Sugar gained five. Railroads were dull but mainly higher for Pacif1cs and coalers.
 Steamship shares yielded one to two points and some of the motors a point before buying of steels and other industrials caused general re- adjustment of prices. The Harvester issues gained from three to 4 1-2 points, Bethlehem Steel a. point and United States Steel rebounded from 121 IA to 122 5-S. Cuban Ameri- can Sugar increased it's gains to 1-2 point sand railroads threw off their early sluggishness, transcontinentals and grangers showing average ad- vances of a point. Metals were hesi- tant, but minor specialties, including fertilizers, Allis Chalmers ana Enam- elling, were strong. Steadiness ruled in the bond list, the Liberty bonds selling at 99.45 to 99.4s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
=. Finance, Real Estate and Insurance =.
of Finance

prospects, are, no so encouraging, for the reason that Germany is still in no mood to accept the terms which the Allies will be likely to offer. This, of course, suggests prolonged. activities in war industries. The harvest promises larger and better results than at one time expected. There is no real scarcity of grain, although under the circumstances a larger yield would have been desirable. But farmers are sure of good prices for their products and seem likely to se- cure their full share of prosperity, which later on will be reflected in good business throughout the agricul- tural sections. There is no reason for taking other than hopeful views regarding the future, but the presence of many and unusual uncertainties necessitates the policy of daily eau ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24

The police of New York, Bostor and other seacoast, villages must fee quite treasured with soN many sol diers drilling near by.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following issued July IT 1917. List furnished from the offices of A. M. Wooster, 6O2 Security Bldg, Bridgeport. Conn.
 Norman w. Cummins, Bridgeport, Grease cup.
 David Petri-Palmedo, Bridgeport. Line clamping mechanism for type graphic machines.
 William Arthur, New Haven, Reg istering mechanism. Richard Kaimer, New Haven, Strike plate for vehicle door latches. Charles F. Raymond, New Haven, Lock. Herman F. Ontz, Hartford, Toy. Richard F. Dow. Hartford, Machine for taper forming. Bengt. M. w. Hansen, Hartford, Turret indexing mechanism, Arvid H. Nvro, New Britain, Elec- tric Switch.
 Joseph F. Smart. New Britain. Scale.
 Henry G. voight, New Britain. Lock-
 George A. Boomer. Waterbury, Con- junction member for electric fixtures. Wilfred Cunliffe, Stamford, Spin ming machine. George w. D. A. Donning, Stam- ford, Carburetor. James L.. Macfarlane, Atwoodvi11e, I(3) Textile spinner and twister; Te--- 1 tile twister; Textile machine. Walter Hill, Short Beach, Bran ford, Vending machine. Frederick G. Hughes, Bristol, An tifraction bearing and manufacturing 1 the same. l Emanuel Henrikson, Wethersfield, l Slide adjusting mechanism for tur-
 ret lathes; locking machism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
WOOLEN GARMENTS FOR THE SAILORS OF
 AMERICAS ALLIES

Washington, July 24.-Sailors of the Allies navies are to share with Amer ican bIuejackets the comforts provid- ed through, labor of a patriotic Amer ican woman. It was announced today at headquarters of the Navy league that 1000 sets of woolen garments have left Washington for French sail ors engaged in patrol duty in northern waters. This will be followed within a few days by a consignment of woolen garments to certain Russian warships whose crews are badly in need of heavy clothing, and later shipments will be made to British sailors of the anti submarine patrol.
 Official communications from the British admfra,lty and French minis try of marine received by the Navy league express deep gratitude for the offer of American women to render this service to the sailors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24

It seems strange to many people that the navy does not issue full description of how every submarine is sunk so that the Germans will know what to look out for next time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24

BOSTON STOCKS. Boston 1880 F. M. Prices Reported Over Private Wire to IT. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24

Twenty-two aviation students win start today from Ithaca for the Gov. ernment flying grouds at Mount Cle- mems, Mich.
 The Federal draft quotas for the various exemption districts of New York state will not be available for a day or two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
The UNIVERSITY SCHOOI
 836 Fairfield Avenue

Summer Session, July 17 to Sept. 2t
 Elementary and advanced subjects Successful preparation for September examinations. Private tutoring Save a year. Barnum SAP. P2 ass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
WHOLESALE PRICES
 OF PRODUCE
Furnished by The Bridgeport Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Headquarters corner Wall and Water Streets.)

Cabbage, s1.oo-$1.26 per bbl. Squash, 40-50c per dozen. Wax Beans, $1.00-$1.50 per bu. Peas, $1.50-$2.00 per bu. Tomatoes, $2.00 per basket. Cucumbers,. $1.50-s1.75 per crate. Onions, $1.50-$1.75 per bu. Potatoes, $4.50-$5.00 per bbl. Potatoes, $1.75-$2.00 bu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of z. L. Watson O.. Bankers ana Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta, Bridgeport. Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-24

Patriotism, does not yet require that the hat be removed when Tip perary, Hot Time in the Old Town, How Dry I Am and other National airs are played
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

Be it resolved: The following parts OF
the County System of Prospective State
Aid Highways are hereby declared to be
under the patrol system of Highway
known as the County Trunk Lines of To-
wa County, containing in all about 11s
miles:
% County Trunk Line known as the
Hollandale- Mineral Point and Rewey
Road. beginning at Sec. q T4 RS E.
the city of Mineral Point, thence south
west to Miffiin and village of Rewey.
thence west to county line; as outlined by
accompanying Road Map of Iowa County.
containing in all about 90 miles.
90 Trunk Line known as the Mazc-
mamie Arena -Avoca road beginning at
the county line in Sec. Is, rs R E,
thence in a south and westerly direction
to county line of Grant County as out
lined by the accompanying Road Map.
60 Trunk Line known as the Miner
al Point Linden Edmund road and Cobb
Highland-Avoca road, beginning at the
ern and westerly direction to the village
of Linden. thence north to State Trunk,
thence beginning at village OF Cobo,
thence in northerly direction to the
village of Highland, thence north to
Sec IA T r l E containing 26 miles as
outlined by said Road Map.
a. Trunk Line known as the Blanch-
ardyille Blue Mounds road beginning at
| the village of Blanchardville, thence III
a northerly direction to Sec 5, re R f,
| thence in a northweSterly direction TO
| County line in Sec. 26 T s r e, thence
| beginning at the village of Ridgeway,
| thence in northeasterly direction 10
Sec 10 rs R E, containing in both
| roads 26 miles.
BE it further resolved: That after Jan
uarv 1st, 1918, the County shall maintain
| bv dragging and otherwise repairing an
| Of the County Trunk lines and all hlgn-
| WAYS built with County and State Ala,
| all such maintenance to be done under
| the patrol system of highway mamie
| nance unless otherwise provided for ps
the County State Road ana Bridge ooiii-
mittee. ,, =,
And the County Clerk is hereby a.
rooted TO place all taxes hereinbetore
| levied against the County in the Couh-
| ~ tax and to certify to all Town, Nlliage
| and CITY Clerks the amounts levied
| against their respective municipalities
''e 8. K. sTENsETH,
| GEO. A. BILLINGS,
| County COMMITTEES.
Supervisor Stenseth moved that
this be referred to a special committee
appointed by the Chairman, this com
mittee to be composed of three mem
hers. one each from town, village
and city and two members or the
| County State Road and Bridge com
mittee. This Committee to report
some time today.
Motion carried.
The report of the Committee on
General Claims was read:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-12-13

ts1, 33s.5o).
Continue if necessary
z AS special benefit through State
Trunk Highway improvement under
Chap. 556, Laws of 1917, (the first so per
cent of State Add
Against the Town of Wyoming the
sum of one thousand two hundred sixty
seven and 27-1o0 dollars (s12672O.
Against the Town of Mineral Point
the sum of one thousand four hundred
forty and no-100 dollars (S1440.O0).
Against the Town OF Eden the sum of
seven hundred twenty and no-1o0 dollars
($720.00).
Continue if necessarily
8. AS the municipalities share OF
Improvement on County System of Pros
pective State Highways CAST 50 per cent
10 units Unidentified by trunk line i'm
provemenD under Section $50:
Against the Town Of Miff1n the sum
of seven hundred thirty and 09-1OO dol
lars ($730.O9).
Against the Town of Waldwick the
sum of five hundred sixty nine and 72-1OO
dollars ($569.72)
Against the Town of Moscow the
72-100 dollars ($62772).
Against the Town of Arena the sum
of four hundred ninety six and 96-100 dol
lars (S496.96).
Against the Town of Clyde the sum
of three hundred two and 39-100 dollars
| (S302. 39).
Against the Town of Pulaski the sum
/
I dollars (S36S.S9).
Against the Town of Highland the
sum of six hundred seventy two ana
92-1oO dollars (s67292)
! Against the Town of Linden the sum
of eight hundred eighteen and 65-1Oo
dollars C$81S.65).
Against the Village of Hollandale
the sum of fifty nine and 20-100 dollars
| ($5920).
Against the Village of Cobb the sum
of forty and 5-100 dollars ($40.05).
Against the Village of Barneveld the
| ($57.60).
Against the Village of Highland the
sum of one hundred forty four and $500
dollars ($144.S5).
Against the Village of Rewey the
sum of forty one and 9100 dollars ($41. O9)
Against the Village Of Linden the
sum of seventy nine and 21100 dollars
| ($79.2D.
Against the Village of Livingston the
sum of five and $500 dollars ($5.S5)
Be it resolved that the County State
, Road and Bridge Committee be given
: authority to draw on the Maintenance
| fund for the purchase of right of way on
/ the State Trunk relocation between the
! city &c Dodgevlle and the village OF
! Ridgeway, and that if in the best judg-
| ment Of said committee the purchase
! price of said right of way should be ex-
i quire same by condemnation proceedings.
! Be it further resolved that the County
| State Road and Bridge Committee be
! authorized to reimburse the Town OF
! Linden out of said towns share of the
joint fund Estate Aid for state aid work
done in 1917 out of the 1918 appropriation
on Linden Road.