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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13

A story of murder, superstition
and the workings of a tortured
conscience was unfolded yester-
day with the discovery of a heap
of moldered bones in the almost
primeval wilderness near Frank
lin, in the King county coal dis
trict.
The bones are all that Is NOR
tai Of Steve Desniza, or "Brusa,"
as he was known, an Austrian coal
miner, and they have lain in their
hidden place seven years.
Only once had they been
glimpsed by the eyes of man be-
fore yesterday, and that was four
years ago, and the eyes that
gimpsed them were the eyes of
the alleged murderer, for whom
a hunt Is now on.
Cursed by a conscience that
would not forget, the slayer re-
turned to destroy the evidence of
his crime three years before.
Twice Confessed.
But the omens were against
him. and once more he fled, this
time to remain away And I'M
less a miracle occurs the deputy
sheriffs who have taken up the
cold trail expect to find that the
world-perhaps the war-has
long since swallowed him to OBJ
livion.
The strangest part Is that the
supposed murderer is alleger to
have twice confessed to the deed,
but no one believed his story.
Thus he was permitted to go un-
-hipdered, plagued only by tor
mented conscience.
Ten years ago, the story runs,
Desniza, the victim, and Matt
Paenovie, also an Austrian, quar-
relied in Chicago and laid the
groundwork Of an enduring en-
nifty. Three years later found
them in Franklin, both coal min
ers. Again they quarreled, this
time about a woman. Paenovic is
alleged to have sworn vengeance.
A Truce Is Declared.
But the next day he approach
ed Desniza and offered peace and
his terms were accepted. Paeno-
vic proposed that they go hunting.
so they set out, Desniza carrying
their only weapon, 3S-calilber
rifle.
A mile and a half south of
Franklin they left the dim trail
and struck out thru the thick IN
derbrush. A hundred feets from
the trail Paenovic asked for the
gun. saying he had Just seen a
rabbit. Desniza guilelessly hand
ed over the weapon.
When Paenovic returned to
Franklin an hour later some one
jokingly asked him what he did
with Desniza.
II killed him, up there" he is
alleged to have replied, pointing
in the direction of the trail. 81
marked two crosses on the trees
land put a big stone over his
head"
Think Him a Joker.
He laughed, and his hearers, all
foreigners, Joined in. Paenovic
was a great joker! Two days
later, Paenovic and the woman
over whom he had quarreled with
Desniza, disappeared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13
YEAR AGO
YANKS GOT
TO FRANCE

PARIS, June 13.-On the an
niversary of the arrival of Ameri-
can troops in France, President
Poincaire today dispatched a mes
sage to President Wilson express
ing his admiration at the mag
|nificant American effort" and ex-
tending his congratulations.
THE troops of the allies are
living In the most difficult hours
of the war;" the message said.
THE rapid formation of new
American units is sure to restore
the balance. Then the allies will
take decisive revenge and found
the peace principles you have laid
down, making certain the reign of
right and liberty among nations. !"
POincaire also wired Gen.
Pershing, consratulating him
upon the admirable fighting quail
tiles displayed by the American
troops and wishing him continued
success.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13
DONNA AND LOLA HAVE AN
ACCIDENT,

knew in q moment that each
man had put his own interpreta-
ton on my expression. Jim said
something under his breath that
sounded suspiciously like a curse,
and Barclay Sill came forward
with most surprised If pleased
lock.
lie quickly recovered himself.
however, and said with little
more l:fting OF the eyebrows, Il
expected to find Lola and Donna.
! had to stop a moment at the
corner drug store to send a tcic-
gram had forgotten. They came
on in the motor and | strolled
over leisurely."
II hope nothing has happened
to Them" | managed to say and
then | saw that Jim and Mr.. Sill
had not yet spoken.
Jim, you know Mr.. Sill. do you
not? Mr.. Sill this is MIR. Eide. :"
eve known Jim Eide a good
many years." said Barcley Sill as
he held out his hand.
Lets see, it's about 10 years,
however, since we have met, isn't
IT, Edie?" .
81 think about that answered
Jim evenly, altho I saw his hand
clinch the arm of his chair as he
sat down.
at was in Chicago, Mrs. Wav-
erly, that I last saw Edie,' Mr..
Sill explained.
"You did not see much of me,
Bark" growled Jim, you were
spending all of your time with
that little blonde widow"
This did not please Barclay
Sill in the least, and he answered,
81 never could see any use Of
spending much time with a grow
ling old bachelor like you, Jim,
when there was q greater attrac-
-tSen about'-and he gracefully
bowed to me.
"And SO this 10 his majesty.
he ruler of the home," Mr.. Sill
said looking down at Richard
Waverly III.
"Who will now take leave Of
his devoted subjects" I answered
rs l gave my sleeping boy into the
hands of his nurse.
Jim's eyes followed the baby
out of the room and then came
slowly back to Barclay Sill and
ne.
Where do you suppose Donna
and Miss Sill are? he said, In an
effort ITO make conversation, II
seemed ito nleo HH1n
Assiftin nnswer to my question,
esgirlesd i0ame in, Donna for
all her vhlfe hair lookihg almost
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13
SUICIDE HINT

tUnited Press Leaned Wire)
SEATELE, June IA manu-
script signed 81. L. Moore. Los
Angeles" in q bottle that drifted
ashore at Fort Case3 beach near
Port Townsend Wednesday, was
found by Capt. J. Mcdonald, of
the fishing boat Gee Whiz. The
manuscript announced that Moore
was tired Of life and propoee1 "a
drawn hlrhself. Il vas datod r.
attle, April ~. 1o15.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13
"If Tacoma ever had to
hustle for Uncle Sam, she's


hustle for Uncle Sam, she's
got to do 1t now"
This was the keynote of l.. r.
Burnett's address at a special
meeting Wednesday noon in con-
nection with the War Saving
Stamp drive for 1926. 900.
Tacoma is called upon to sub
scribe this amount by June %.
Prominent business men gath
cred to devise the best ways and
means to accomplish this. No
single person is allowed to sub
scribe for more than $1,000 OF
w. 8. 8.
The following committee was
named to 60 into the matter and
devise some plan whereby this
amount could be raised by June
%: Fl. c. Pickering, c. A. Eos
ter, A. Fraser, H. Berg and w. F.
Geiser; while assisting Mr.. Bur-
nett in his work are Guy Kelly
and Ned Simpson.
Charles L. Hufford, vice presi-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13
BRITISH GO
BIT AHEAD
Gen. Haig's Daily
Battle Report.
by United Press Leased Wire.

LONDON, June 13.-Success-
full local operations In Flanders
and British raid near Arras were
reported by Field Marshal Haig
today.
Local operations were con-
Quoted successfully last night
southwest Of Meris and east OF
Dickebusch lake." the statement
said.
In the former sector we ad-
vsnced our line q little and took
q number OF prisoners. In the lat
ter sector the French improved
their positions in the neighbor-
hood OF the ridge wood and took
80 prisoners."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13

ing for revenue legislation, the
president made a direct declara-
ton of war against the profiteer
of all classes, and suggested that
"the profiteering that cannot be
got at by the restraints OF con-
science and love of country can be
got at by taxation"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13
Misunderstood,
Writes the Pope
(Uufted Press Leased wire.)

Omitted Press Leased Wre.l
ROME, June 13.--The pope,
writing to the bishop OF Lombard,
deplored the misinterpretation
which has been placed on his atti-
tude regarding the war, 1t was
learned today. He declared he
would continue to spare no efforts
to end the war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13

Something you want to sell?
Try = dant I'D, = few wards with
. terrible punch. 10 cells what
yoa have tot sen quickly. Main
A. = the phone number.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-13

Frank p. Zeat Of Puyallup sues
city of Wilkeson for $1,000 as
result Of injuries to Mrs. Zelt
from fall on sidewalk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
CONSCIENTIOUS
 OBJECTORS WILL
 FARM IN FRANCE
Most Honest objectors Have Been Life Long
 Holy Jumpers.

Hartford. Oct. 24.---At the request of Third Assistant Secretary of War Frederick Keppel, Grosvenor B. C1arkson, director of the field di- vision. Council of National Defense, has called the attention of the Con necticut State Council of Defense to the policy of the war department re- garding conscientious Cbiectors and pointing out that in the early future detachments of these men. chosen iby lot. will in all likelihood be sent to France to engage in necessary agri- culture and military work.
 According to the usual procedure of the war department as thus far de- veloped. a draftee is certified as a conscientious obiector by his local board on proper presentation of facts On call he goes to cantonment as does any other drafted man. He there has a hearing before @ board of inquiry on conscientious objectors. Pending a hearing, objectors are segregated in camp as a special detachment under control of 8 military officer, and live under the same conditions as apply to soldiers in training, except that no military duties are exacted Labor is usually required. and in notable in- stances this has had considerable monetary value. At Camp Sherman, for instance the c. O. detachment has hauled manure and fed hogs on large adjoining farm the owners of which have a contract for Ndisposing of the garbage of the camp.
 The board of inquiry passes on the sincerity of objectors. Those ad- judged insincere are required to per form regular military service, in de- fault of which they are subjected to court maria1 and remanded to the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leaven- worth. Those adjudged sincere are encouraged to enter non-combatant
 military service; and many have
 done so. But those whose convic- tions prevent this are furloughed to
 various forms of service under the | jurisdiction of a civilian commission CT who has supervisory and recom-
 mandatory powers. The vast major l ity of objectors have been lifelong members of religious sects the tenets
 of which forbid participation in war | Most prominent among these are the | Society of Friends, the Mennonites
 the Dunkards, the Christadelphians
 and various minor sects such as True ] Lights, Holy Jumpers and others lit.
 tie known outside of restricted ana 1 isolated areas.
 | In the early future, attachments O.
 conscientious objectors will in al
 Likelihood be sent to France to render | forms of SerVice 3rSricUltur91 O1
 otherwise, not directly connected
 with the prosecution of military ac 1 tivities.
 Every effort is being made to re
 spect the sincere scruples of a smal
 minority of our people, at the sam' time that their powers contribute t
 the nations efficiency is turned t good account.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
STOCK MARKET

New York, Oct. 24-Uncertainty f1uenced the uneven course of prices at the opening of today's stock market. Speculative issues were most affected by this condition, some of the oils losing one to three points, while others rose l to 21A. Baldwin Locomotive again featured the strong war shares at an advance of almost two points, U. S. Steel and other in dustrials and equipments gaining fractions. Southern Pacific, Marine preferred and Studebaker made sub first half hour with such specialties as Wilson Packing, International Pa per, Industrial Alcohol and American sugar.
 Assurances that no drastic meas ures would be adopted by the money committee infused further strength to the market. Trading ran mainly to specuIat tive issues, however, with 8
 pronounced reduction of activity Advances of seven to ten points were made by Mexican Petroleum and Pan American Petroleum common and preferred and 2 to A points by dis tillers and industrial alcohol. Ameri- can Tobacco was conspicuous among i high grade specialties for its six point decline. Prices eased materially al noon when rails became heavy. US Steel yielded below yesterdays fna quotation and Baldwin Locomotive
 reacted almost three points.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
FRENCH.

Paris, Oct 24-Southeast of LeCa- teau French troops have captured the Sanibre canal says the war office statement today. The French main tained their gains east of the canal in spite of strong German counter attacks.
 South of Montcornet further to the east, the French have increased their gains north of Nizy-le-Comte. Along the Serre there was lively fighting north of Mesbrecourt.
 The statement read:
 On the Disc front we have crossed the canal east of Grand Verely. In spite of strong counter attacks by enemy detachments we maintained our position on the east bank.
 Between the Disc and the Serre. there also was lively fighting near the railroad north of Mesbrecourt. We took prisoners. North of Nizy-le- Comte the French during the night increased considerably their previous gains.
 "On the plateau east of Vouzierrs the artillery on both sides was very active"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
MICHAEL GILL.

The funeral of Michael Gill was held from his late home, 108 Cowles street, this morning at 8:30 o'clock and from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament one-half hour later where a high mass of requiem was celebrat- ed by Rev. Terrence B. Smith.
 There was a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the floral offerings were numerous and appropriate. The bearers were Patrick Flanagan, James Degnan, James Grafton, Frank Wynne, Frank Daley and John Tracey. Interment was in the family plot at St. Mich aeTs cemetery. The commital service was read by Rev. T. B. Smith.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
N, Y. Live Stock Market

Reeves - Common to fairly prime steers sold at ss@16.s5 per 100 lbs; bulls, $6QS.5O; cows, $4@S.40; tall ends, $3.50. Dressed beef, 1902 for native sides.
 Calves - Common top rime veals sold at S14@21 per 100 lbs; culls, s1o@1S.5O; fed calves, $9@1O; West erns, $9.75 @11.5o; yearlings, SC o 7.5O. City dressed veals, 2o@S0c; country dressed, 1s82sc.
 Sheep - Sheep (ewes) sold at ST @1O.50 per head; a few head at $11; culls, s5@6; ordinary to prime lambs, s14@16; culIs, s1O@12. Dressed mutton, 12@17c per ID; dressed lamb 16624c; country dressed hothouse lambs, $12@1S per carcass.
 Hogs Hogs sold at $18.25 @1s.5o per 100 lbs; roughs, s16.25. Country dressed hogs, 26@2So; roasting pigs, 3S O S5c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
BRIDCEPORT'S RED CROSS CHAPTER
 HAS MEETING
Officers Reelected Work CTS Serving Food to
 Sick.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, chapter, American Red Cross. at its annual meeting last night at the Sea Side club, unanimously reelected it's ex- isting officers for the ensuing year. The attendance at the meeting was large. practically all of Bridgeport's 63 auxiliaries being represented.
 One of the interesting reports rem dered last night was that of Mrs. Walter B. Lashar, executive chair man of the chapter, who gave'an out line of the important emergency work being undertaken by Bridgeport chap ter in helping combate the influenza epidemic
 At the First Congregational church where emergency headquarters have been provided, a diet kitchen is in operation which is putting up nour- ishing luncheons for influenza pa tients. These 1uncheons-consistin of a hot soup and some other suitable staple for a sick person---are then distributed by means of automobiles, to the sick. Tireless volunteers are attending to this work at the risk of their own health.
 Over S,60O people have been served thus far, and the police department of the city has helped in distributing the food. Sixty-four stricken families, unable to obtain nurses. have been supplied: over 40 women, some with training and some without. are serv- ing as volunteer nurses through the Red Cross and in some cases families have been provided with linens, tow els. and even with Red Cross blan- kets, where conditions warranted it. | In the midst of the epidemic, the breakdown of the city's Overworked ambulance would have been a great calamity but for the fact that the To- comobile ambulance of Bridgeport
 chapter, Red Cross, was immediately pressed into service and has been do- | ing great work.
 l Bridgeport chapter now has up wards of 37,OOO, and it's next big event will be the membership drive in De-
 cember. when most of the present
 memberships will expire. | The officers reelected last night
 were as follows:
 l Chairman, Walter B. Lashar. | Vice chairman. Mrs. William D
 Bishop.
 Executive chairman. Mrs. Walter B Lashar.
 Secretary, Mrs. Mary K. Tones.
 Treasurer, Frank T. Staples.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
JOHN MCCORMICK

John Mccormick, a well known shoenan, who has been in business at 1116 Main street for some time, dtsd last night at his home, "A Worth street, from influenza. Besides his wife he is survived by two children, John and Alice, and a mother and sister. The news of the death of MT. Mccormick comes as distinct shock to his many friends to whom he had endeared himself by his genial per sonality. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and delegations from the order will attend the funeral, which will be held from the late home and from St. Augustines church Friday afternoon. The mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated Monday at St. Augustine's church, and interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Norwalk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
OFFICIAL REPORTS
BRITISH

London. Oct. 24-sharp fighting continued up to a late hour yesterday evening on the battle front south of Valenciennes, where the British at- tackled yesterday morning, says to- days official announcement.
 The British have crossed the Escal- lon river and have captured the vil- lages of Melville. Salesches and Beau dignies. A German counter attack late yesterday was repuAsed. This morning the attack was resumed all along the front between the Sanpbre- et-Oise canal and the Scheldt.
 The statement follows: ,.
 Sharp fighting continued yesterday afternoon and evening on the battle front south of Valenciennes. Our troops drove the enemy from Ven- degies wood and captured the villages of Neuville, Salesches and Beaudi- gnies, securing crossings of the Ecail- lon river at the latter place.
 "At the close of the day the enemy ; counter-attacl1ed vigorously opposite Vendigies, supporting his infantry strongly with artillery fire, and was repulsed.
 This morning the attack was re- sumed on the whole front between the Sambre-et-O canal and the Scheldt"
 The Raismes forest, north of Valen- ciennes. has been occupied by the British. North of the forest the Brit ish have captured the villages of iYTy1-s North of, Valenciennes we have cleared the enemy from the Raismes forest and captured the villages of Thiers. Haute Rive and Thur De- termined local fighting took place also west of Tournai without material change in the situation"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
Desertion Charges in
 Two Divorce. Cases

DesertioQ is alleged in two divorce petitions which have been filed in the superior court. Edith H. Sweetman desires separation from Ernest B. Sweetman, both of this city. They were married in June 1903, and she says Sweetman left her in June 1915. Her maiden name was Palmer.
 Villa w Kane of this city asks di- vorce from Francis H. Kane of Fair bault Minn., alleging he deserted her in April 1913. They were married Dec. 27, 1900 and her maiden name was Shaffer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
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Patriotic Christmas Shoppers.

Of you patriotic Christmas shOpper-that goes without saying but do you know qualifications that go with the title?
 We are all going to buy sensible Christmas presents this year. with special consideration for know who are in the service.
 Thrift should be the keynote of all shopping this year and buy useless exavagan gifts would be to violate the order
 The government knowing that the merchants of the country always depended upon asks that they relieve the labor situation much possible by employing no ex- tra heIp-emnang all special deliveries and closing the store at the regular hours.
 With voice the merchants assented, BUT they de- pend your help won't be necessary to inconvenience yourself greatly.
 All the government and the merchant asks is that you distribute your shopping plans evenly the few remain ina weeks before ChriSmaS-AVOID the rush of last m- ute buyingyou will get better service from the sales people and fresher merchandise and that is inducement also isntit?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
MAE E. CULLEN.

The funeral of Mae E, Cullen was held this morning from the home of her parents, ST Marion street, and from St. Patrick's church. Rev. J. c. Lynch celebrated the requiem mass, and the responses were by the church choir. At the offertory Ave Maria" was sung, and after mass Some Sweet Day." and as the body was borne from the church, Nearer, My God to Thee" The remains were shipped to Windsor Locks for burial under the direction of John s. Gal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
AUGUSTA CAROLINE sTREIPEII

Augusta Caroline, wife of Bruno Stremple, died this morning at her late home, 733 Madison avenue, Al years of age. Mrs. Srempel had re- sided in the North End for many years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Minnie, wife of T. II. Johnson, and Bessie Stremple, one son, Paul, and one grandchild, Beatrice Johnson. She is also survived by her father, John Kuehn and three sisters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
AMERICAN

Washington, Oct. 24-Continued progress by the Americans on the battle front north of Verdun was re- ported today by General Pershing. Enemy positions east of the Mouse were penetrated yesterday and west of the Mouse Bantheville was com pletely occupied and the Americans established on a ridge northwest of the village.
 Fifteen of the enemy airplanes and one observation balloon were shot down in the course of many combats, in which three American balloons were destroyed and six planes failed to return.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
PLAN INHERITANCE TAX.

Washington, Oct. 24-In lieu of the taxes on estates proposed in the House revenue bill, the Senate finance committee, in its revision today adopted a plan of taxing inheritances of $10,000 and more, at rates to be fixed later. The committee also de- cided to reduce to $2.2O a gallon the tax on distilled spirits used for in dustrial, medicinal and other non beverage purposes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
ROSE NEREBELYI.

Rose, infant daughter of George and Rose Verebelyi, died this morn ing at the home of her parents, 49O Spruce street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the home of the parents and iEterment will be in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Oct. 24-For New Haven and vicinity, probably rain late tonight and Friday warmer.
 For Connecticut: - Probably rain late tonight and on Friday. Warmer, moderate south winds.
 Weather conditions: The vest eFn disturbance now forms a long trough of low pressure extending the entire length of the Mississip- pi valley. It is causing cloudy and rainy weather from the northern border southward to the Gulf and from Kansas eastward to Pennsylvania The tempera- ture is rising in the central dis tricts and is above freezing in the ' lake region. The area of high pressure continues over the east-v ern districts, and is causing low temperatures in the northern por- tiOn of New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity fair weather followed by in- creasing cloudiness, which will probably develop into light rain late tonight or on Friday.