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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
GERMANS IN U. s.
 URGE CONGRESS- TO
 PLEAD WITH JAPAN

Washington, Aug. 1s-An appeal that the government of the United States plead with Japan to refrain from car rying the European war into the far east was received by President VII son today from the national German American alliance. The President was thanked for his offer of mediation to warning nations Of Europe.
 We now appeal to the President and to Congress- said the petition, Ito plead with the government of Japan through her ambassador at Washing ton in the name of humanity, civiliza- ton and universal peace to refrain from. carrying the war into the far east by demanding that Germany abandon all her political and commercial inter ests in China
 Instead of throwing the firebrand of war into the far east, Japan should be fair and submit any grievances she has against Germany or against any other nation to The Hague peace tra- bunal, where, no doubt, other ques- tions of the present conflict will be submitted.''
 The petition was signed by c. J. Hex amer, president of the National Ger man-American Alliance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Joe Della Asks for
 Discharge As Bankrupt
Front basement.

A petition, asking for discharge from bankruptcy, has been filed by Joseph Della, bicycle dealer. with Referee in Bankruptcy John W. Banks. John P. Gray, attorney for the credit ors stated that the petition would be fought, and that it will have to be carried to the United States Criminal Courts for final adjustment.
 The bankruptcy of Della, created considerable excitement in Italian speaking circles of the city. as shortly after the filing of the bankruptcy petition Ralph Borino and Leonard Maineiro were arrested charged with blackmailing The hearings covered many days and were attended by a large number of creditors The date for the hearing on the present petition has been set for September A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
i'NELSEuFRESHOUR
 BAKE, THURSDAY


 Thursday afternoon of this week Nelson Freshour.s clam bake Deluxe is to be held at Sound View hotel. Walnut beach. The bake will be- gin at p. m. sharp. The menu comprises clam chowder. blue fish, Irish and sweet potatoes, one half spring chicken. sweet corn. and a whole lobster for eAch diner. Pre- ceding and during the bake there is to be an open air band concert by the Coast Artillery band which MT. Freshour has provided for his guests. Loren De1bridge will sing number of popular song hits in addition to selections by four professional ca baret singers. It is unnecessary to diIate upon the excellence of this bake as Mir. Freshour Is both cook and provider occupies a niche by himself. Tickets may be obtained at several leading places of business in the town and from Mir. Freshour No tickets will be sold after noon to- morrow as the guest list Is limited. This is sure to prove one of the most enjoyable outings of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
French Salute Eagle
 Taken From Alsatians

Paris, Aug 1s-3:o2 D. m-The black and golden eagle of 132nd low CT AIsatian infantry regiment of the German army, which was captured by the French at Saint Blaise. AL sace,S was hung today before the statue of Napoleon in the court of honor of the 1nvaHdes. It was plac- ed there with much ceremony after being brought before the courtyard of the Presidential palace.
 A company of the Republican guards escorted the silk standard which was carried through the ave- nue Marigny, the Avenue Nicholas IT and across the bridge of Alexander III. A band played the Marseillaise and many spectators as the flag ap- peared, removed their hats as a sa- Iute to the vanquished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
Helping others.

When a woman shops in ssshorthous store, '' that is helping others.
 makes the days work the store vorkerJ
 gives the other person. that Tightening labor which each of seeks for himself.
 Isn't that lot better than encouraging long store hours and compelling somebody to work from in the morning till 10 at night Cor later9 days and i some eases seven days, week9
 This store opens at $780, closes at with the Saturday, closing hour fixed at 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
ODELL B. sTEaRLING.

Ode11 B. Sterling, until five years ago when he was retired on a pension because of Ill health, one of the oldest employees in point of service of the Singer Manufacturing company, died yesterday afternoon. He had suffered from i'll health since his retirement, al- though seeking relief by life in the open.
 Entering the employment of the old Wheeler & Wilson establish nent when but a boy, he passed 50 years there and became known as one of the best needle po1ishers in this sec ton.
 He was born in Wilton 69 years ago. Until his illness he had always been an active worker in the Washington Park Methodist church. Surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. W. F. GiI- bert and Mrs. G. R. Lathrop and two brothers, Andrew G., of this city, and Rodman B. Sterling of MiddIenury. His wife died number Of years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
OBITUARY
MRS. HoNoRA WARD.

was held this morning from her home, e1 Vine street at 8 o'clock and from St. Augustine's church at S:3o where Rev. J. B. Nihil1 celebrated the high mass of requiem. There was large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and a beautiful display of for nara J. Conlon. Robert Sweeney, Stew en Con1on and Michael Conlon. In torment was in the Nit. St. Peters cemetery, Derby. in the family plot and. the journey was made by limou- sines under the direction of Funeral Director James T. Rourke.i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
INJUNCTION AGAINST
 N H ROAD DIRECTORS

Boston, Aug 1S-An injunction re- straining certain past and present di- rectors of the New York, New Ha- ven 6 Hartford Railroad company from transferring stock of the com pany held by them pending the de- ciston Of the full bench of the SUI preme court on the question of ap- pointing a master or receiver to pros ecute a suit brought by minority stockholders seeking restitution of S1o2. .eo0.o .o00 alleged to have been wasted by the management of the company. was ordered by Supreme Court Judge BraIey. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
MRS. FRANK E. PEfK.

Ella M. RoweI1.s wife of Frank E. Peck died yesterday at the family home, s5 Parrott avenue, aged 50 years. She was the daughter of Luzon and Phoebe Fareweather Powell and was born in Derby but had lived in 5Br1dgeport since her marriage. She was member of the South Congrega- tiona1 church and took an active in terest in church affairs. Her husband is her only surviving relative but a. large number of friends will be pained to learn of her demise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
TROLLEY DEATH INQUEST TO BE
 RESUMED TOMORROW

investigation into the fatal West port wreck in which four persons were killed, when a car returning from Ro- ion Point. laden with Sunday school children. crashed head-on into an ez- press car will be reopened tomorrow morning by Coroner John J Pheian in this city. Reports will be received from electrical experts and rom Fao- 1fc TT+iltties Engineer Eliwell who has been Investigating signal lights
 Coroner Phelan stated today that the hearing would be pushed to com pletion and that a finding would be handed down within a few days. Mo torman Naddin is expected to ap- pear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
WILLIAM H. THOMAS.

The body of William H. Thomas who died here Saturday at the home of his brother, Thomas H. Thomas, 8S1 Lafayette street, was taken to Bay Ridge, L. l., for the funeral service and burial today MT. Thomas was son of Commodore William H. Thom- as of the New York Yacht club. He had been a member of the organiza- ltfon himself since 1886. He was for merly an importer of Havana cigars ago. He was a warden of Christ P. B. church. Bay Ridge. l.. r, where the funeral service was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon. He was a member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the Brooklyn club. He was a widower but no children survive him. The burial was in the Greenwood cemetery, BrookIyn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
A.O.H. GATHERS IN
 STATE CONVENTION

New London, Aug. 1s-Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary of that organ lzat1on, from many parts of the state gathered here today for the biennial convention which was opened in Law renee hall this afternoon by State Pres 1dent William T. May, of this city
 The delegates were welcomed by- Mayor and Congressman B. F. Mahan and the speakers at the afternoon ses- sion included Rev. T. M. Crowley, county chaplain; Mrs. Katherine Foley or New Haven, state president of the auxiliary; Rev. Edward A FIannery. of HazardVille, state chaplain; Mrs FL len Ryan Jo1ley, of Pawtucket R. L. national president of the auxiliary: Philip J. Sullivan, of Thompsonville, national secretary of the A. O. H. The organizations met in joint session
 After the speeches, they opened sep arate conventions and committees on credentials were named and instructed to have reports ready to submit in the morning. This evening a promenade and informal reception will be held at Ocean Beach.
 WEdn esday morning. the delegates will attend mass at St. Mary's Star Of the Sea church and the business ses- 3ions will be resumed at n o'clock The rerorts will show a membership of about 5000 in A O. H in Cornec- tieut and between 5000 and 5000 n the Ladies Auxiliary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
BAUsET, WHO TRIED .s
 SUICIDE. IS BETTER

Slight Improvement is noted today at Bridgeport hospital in the condition of Fred Bauset, 85 years old of 37 Pierpont street. who attempted suicide last night by drinking cresote. His recovery is expected. Bauset, who is employed at the Lake. orpedo. Boat Co.'S plant. fought desperately to pre- vent an ambulance surgeon saving his life and the efforts of five men were necessary to quiet him The cause of the attenpt. is not known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
FREIGHTER AND
 PASSENGER SHIP
 COLLIDE AT SEA

New York, Aug 18-The steamer Westland, laden w tn sugar from An tiIla, Cuba. for New York, was in col lision today with the steamer Mama Eata, carrying freight and a few pas sengers from New York to Baltinor
 near Northeast End Iightship near Cape May, N. J.. according to infor- nation received here by the Marine Exchange. The steamer Porto Rico was said to be standing by.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
PATRICK CALLAHAN

Patrick Callahan, 9 former enplove of the Crane Co. died last 1.isht at St. Vincent's hospital He was 6e years old and had been ill for several weeks. The family home is at 2s9 Olive street. Besides his widow the deceased is survived by five daughters
 Mrs. stephen Murphy, Marjor.e, Anna. Alice and Nellie Callahan of this city and one son, Martin Callahan of De- troit. The deceased was devout
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
ANTONIO ALvAREs.

The funeral of Antonio Alvares, whose death resulted from a fall on Elm street last Saturday night was held this afternoon from the under taking parlors of Louis Richards at 2:30, Rev. Fla ther DeToro of the Church of the Holy Rosary off1ciating A large delegation from the Trinacria societye attended in a body and the pail bearers were from the same so- ciety. Interment was in St. AIichaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
FOUR AVlATORS OF KAISER'S ARMY
 KILLED IN RUSSIA

Paris. Aug. 18-A German aetoplane has been destroyed in Russia near Samno, and four German aviation of shcers killed, according to an official announcement here today. It IS thought sairna, Finland. is pfobably meant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
Argentine Votes to Grant U. S. Embassy

Buenos Ayres. Aug. 18-The Ar genuine Chamber of Deputies to- day passed by 58 votes against s the bill for the creation of an Argentine embassy at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
HATTIE H. WELLS.

The funeral of Hattie H. Wells, wife of Oscar M. Wells, was held at g o'clock this morning from the Rector hospital. 1175 Park avenue and haIf an hour later from St. Augustines church where Rev. E. V. Murphy sang requiem mass. There was a large at tendance and numerous floral tributes Some Sweet Day. was sung by the choir as the body was carried from the church The bearers were Wal ter Lafdlaw, Police Lieutenant George B. Coley, David Walsh, Thomas Flynn. Charles Hotchkfss and Frank Gilhuley Burial was in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
Howco olive oil
 not higher priced.

There has been advance of about onefourth the price of olive That's because importers figure there H be short crop next few to work in the olive groves of France Italy.
 Howco olive is the South of France 1t is of the finest grade produced there's made from ripe smooth rich olives.
 Next season it's price likely to be higher (of neees sity) not anticipating it sells now for the same price as two months ago. Pint-45c Quart-s5c 1-2 gaIlon-$1.65
 Howco olive oil is pure of fine flavor, rich in food value-and packed for the store right where 1t is pressed
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
ERNEST BENHAM.

Ernest Benham. infant son of Ernest and Della Hearn Benharn died today of infantile disease at the fam fly home. SIS Main street. The par ents have the sympathy of a host of friends in their Bereavement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
sTEEPLEJACK FATALLY HURT.

Shelton, Conn.,, Aug. 18-William Edwards, a steeplejack employed by a New Haven concern, fell 124 feet while at work on a factory chimney here today and is now in a dying con dition at the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
DIED.

this city, Aug. IS, 1914, Margaret, daughter of Mar garet and the late Charles Hennes- sey, at No. 39 Austin St., aged 12 years. 10 months, weeks.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
BENJAMIN IANNUCI

The funeral of Benjamin Iannuci. 189 Alex street, who suicided by shooting on. Saturday nis ht, was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon from Rich ards undertaking parIors, 46 Elm St., with Rev. Angelo EeToro, pastor of the Holy Rosary church, officiating. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

Nicarag qua customs receipts for May totalled S11S,3o6 against s150, 719 the same month in 1913
 Mrs. Annie Mackelvey was struck by lightning in the yard of her summer home at Sag Harbor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

communicant and a. member of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

The Weather:-
 Probably Rain Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18

ADVERTISE N rHE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
HoWLAND'S

Bridgeport, Conn.
 Tuesday, August IS, 1914.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-18
Boys Summer Suit at Winter prices.

Galatea and rep and linen and fancy cotfons. In every style that Mothers have liked. That includes Oliver Twist, and blouse and Russian and French and Nfiddy.
 Yes; white as well and lots of little chaps wear such suits right through the year.
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-30

with a fire escape landing and she
began to knock at it and shake it,
but it was Locked and Sam would not
let her in!
Then all was quite for a little
while and then heard a big noise
like bomb exploding. After a while
got up out of BecI<y's bed and dress
ed and went downstairs, and the peo-
pie in the street told me she had
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-30

live at my house, Rosie, and / will
take care of the baby for you 1 an
swered her that l would be ashamed
to do that because 1 loved Sam and
he loved me, but we would have to
live separate for the sake of neigh
bors. said my child would be a love
child and would grow up to be great
and that I couldn't give it to her.
And then she cried.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-30

"Well, the day before she died
met Sam in the street on my way to
work and and he said l looked sick
and should not go to work that day
that. Becky was working and should
come with him to their house and
have breakfast with him. After 1 got
in Becky's house was more sick, so
l went to bed in her bed. About II
O'Clock Becky came and knocked on
the door and Sam was afraid to open
it because 1 was there. 1t struck me
so funny that I began to laugh and it
..eemed then 1 couldn't stop laugh
ng and Becky heard me. There was
a little window by the bedroom door
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-05
Boys Corn Club Winners.

Baton Rouge.-Scholarships to the
short winter agricultural course OF
Louisiana State University have been
awarded to thirteen prize winners in
the boys corn clubs of the state. The
scholarships include all expenses Incl
dent to a two weeks stay at the uni
versity for agricultural study.
Following are prize winners: Wal
ter Willis of Osborne, Rapides parish;
Mallard Beasley, Aimwell. Catahoula
parish; Tullis Hatcher, East Felici-
ana parish; William Wsrdlow, Cous-
hatta, Red River parish; Leonard
Brown, Halle, Union parish; Grafton
Meredith, Grayson, Caldwell parish;
Guy Barnette, Arizona, Claiborne
parish; Leonard l.. Dean, Montgom-
cry, Grant parish; Freddie Marchand,
Dutchtown, Ascension parish; San-
ford Davis, Walnut Hill. Vernon par
ish; Elmore Finley Walsh, Jefferson
Davis parish; Guy Golden, Goodpine,
La Sale parish; Harrison Pastor,
Avoyelles parish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-05
PRICES RISE IN GERMANY
Poor Are Beginning te Feel Effect of a
Cutting Of Of the Imports.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Berlin.-The effect of the war on
the prices of provisions had until late
in Octobar, hardly made itself ap.
parent.
In the last few days, however, a
sharp general rise has set in, embrac-
ing practically everything to eat ex.
cept meats, which, owing to Ger
many's unusually large stock of swine,
have risen but little, and in some
cases not at all.
Vegetables have practically disap-
peared from the market. Prices of
peas and lentils have risen from Z
cents, the price before the war, to Is
cents, and it is predicted that they
will shortly cost more. The govern
ment recently confiscated all coffee
held at Hamburg by English ware
houses, but even with this the supply
is running short and prices have in
creased markedly. Cold storage stocks
of eggs have greatly reduced and it
will be but a short time before there
will be none to be had. The Berlin
Chamber of Commerce points to the
somewhat surprising fact that Ger
many produces only per cent of its
egg supply.
Potatoes have reached prices which
are hardship to the poorer classes,
for which they form the chief article
of food. Last year at this time they
cost so cents for lis pounds. Now
the price is SIPS. Great quantities of
potatoes must also be devoted to the
production of denatured spirits to take
the place of gasoline, which has dis
appeared from the market because of
the army's need. Grain prices have
been fixed by the federal council.
Wheat sells for s1.69 a bushel.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-05
STRIKE HAS DELAYED
POLAR EXPEDITION
SECTION OF SHAcKElTONS PAR.
TY WILL NOT START UNTIL
NEXT SPRING.

London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Sydney, n. S. W., says a strike in the
dockyards has delayed the departure
of the Antarctic ship Aurora, which is
to carry a section of Sir Ernest Shack.
elton's Antarctic expedition and that
Shackelton probably will not start on
his transantarctic journey until next
year.
Sir Ernest, with a section of his ex-
pedition, left October 26, Buenos Aires
for the Antarctic region on the Endur-
ance. II was planned to have the ex-
pedition go south in two sections, one
going on the Aurora to Ross sea on
the New Zealand side of the Antarctic,
while that headed by Sir Ernest went
by way Of South America.
The two sections were to meet in
April, 1915.
The expedition plans TO traverse n
distance of 100 miles, from the Wed.
dell sea to the Ross sea After reach
ing the south pole, Sir Ernest VIII
choose one of three routes to return,
either the one taken by Scott, that
taken by Amundsen or a third cross
ing the Great Victoria chain of noun
tains. II is expected much scientific
information will be gathered.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-05
MURDER CHARGE
IS NOT PRESSED
J. T. WATSON OF ARKANSAS
SHOT AND KILLED J. c. CHE
VAllON AT MONROE.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Monroe, La. I. Watson of Cur
don, Ark, who shot and killed J. G..
Chevallon of New Orleans, was prac-
tically freed on the charge of murder
when the coroner's jury at midnight
reported a verdict of self-defense and
ordered his release on $4,000 bond,
The fact that the coroner's jury re-
ported self-defense and ordered a
small bond for the slayer indicates a
belief that conviction would be i'm
possible.
According to testimony at the coro-
ner's inquest, Chevallon was intOXicat-
ed and often had threatened the life
of Watson. The shooting occurred on
the depot platform at Z O'Clock
Wednesday night In the afternoon,
it was testified, Chevallon told a
friend "He was going to get drunk
and have a hot time" 1t was testi-
fed that ChevallOn made a motion to
draw a pistol on Watson at the depot.
but that Watson was too quick. He
fired five shots. One bullet went
through Chevallon's head, entering
the left temple. Another shot shat
tered the left shoulder. Chevallon
lived about an hour and a half.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-05
Flashes From the Moving
Picture Drama of War

British military experts believe that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg's
forces have been split into three Sec
'tions by the Russians.
Petrograd reports that Austo-Hun-
garian losses to date amount to 9OO,-
600 men and $4,000 officers.
Last Monday Winston J Spencer
Churchill, first lord of the admiralty,
celebrated his 4Oth birthday
Ambassador Whitlock says that Ger
many is willing to leave the care of
the starving Belgians to America
Berlin claims that the sultan of Tur-
key has received a pledge Of fealty
from Egyptian mobiles.
The German ship Memphis is being
detained at Coronel, Peru, and will be
kept until the end of the war.
The town of Ypres is in ruins as a
result Of the German bombardment
The Belgian relief committee is
raising funds in thirty-three states of
the United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-05
Road Asks Dismissal of Suit.

Baton Rouge.-Claiming that the
Louisiana Railroad Commission has
no jurisdiction in the matter, the
Texas and Pacific Railroad in answer
to the petition of fourteen Louisiana
cottonseed oil mills, asking the COM
mission to compel the road to refund
them $4,000 in overcharges on cot
ton seed shipments. asked that the
suits of the mills be dismissed. The
railroad alleges that even IL the CON-
mission has jurisdiction, that pre-
scription of one year from date of the
claim, provided for suits against CON-
mon carriers in Act No. IFS of 1914,