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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
OLDEST YALE GRADUATE
 BURIED IN WASHINGTON

washington, Conn, Juiy 30-The e body of Augustus Smith, oldest Yale graduate, who died yesterday in washington, D. G. where he had been in the service of the government since 1889, was brought to this, his native town, where the burial took place today.
 MT. Smith was born in this place ninety-nine years ago, and lived over a half century in a. house that stood near the present Washington Green. After his graduation from Yale he became a music master and taught in the schools of this neighborhood. In 1869 he went to Washington, D. C., to work in the internal revenue service
 He devised a calculation system for the department in which he was em- pIoyed, which was immediately adopt ed by the government, and he also proved capable in so many other ways that he was kept in service until four years ago. Since then he had lived in Washangt0n, D. C., but as in former years paid his annual visits to his na- tive town
 Even fn his last few years, when his mental faculties failed him in other things, he still retained his memory for syBtenns of calculation and often pointed out details of Improvement for the offices of the internal revenue Service in Washington
 Mir Smith leaves four nephews Frank A Smith of New Haven, Ro- Smith of Oakland, Cal, ands Robert Smith of Washington; also a grand niece, 1Grs- Generva Garside of New York, and a grandnephew, Hom CT Smith of washington, D. c. He was never married.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
OBSEQUIES Oi MRS. EDWARD LONERGAN
Feeling EuIogy by Rev. J. B.. Nihill P. R., at St. Augus-
 tines Church.

Borrowing relatives and friends as- sembled today at St. Augustine's church where the obsequies of the late Elizabeth Bowling Lonergan. wife of Edward Lonergan of the clothing house of Lonergan & Downey. were held with solemn requiem services. The cortege moved from the family home in washington terrace at s:3o and mass was begun at g. The ofti- rens were: Celebrant, Rev James B. Hy1hill, P. R-; deacon, Rev. Father Kennedy sub-deacon. Rev. Father E. " Murphy; master of ceremonies Rev Father Blake of Fairfield. Rev. Thomas J. Mulcahy of St. Mary 8 church occupied a seat within the chanceL The quartet Of the church rendered the responses to the mass and at the conclusion Miss Berger sang with much sweetness, There s A Beautiful Land On High.' There was a wealth of beautiful floral em- bIens attesting the affection felt for the deceased by many friends.
 AErE. LcnerEan previous to her mar rtage made many public appearances both in this city and other places as a soloist and was for many years one of the foremost members of St. Ma ry's church choir. Father Nfhill had this in mind when in the course of his beautiful and impressive eulogy
 
 deceased and of the time and atten- ton. she gave so willingly to all af- fairs connected with the church and it's charities Most feelingly did he recount the dnnumerable evidences of her splendid traits and her staunch adherence to the truths of Mother Church. It was, he said, a source of great consolation to the bereaved husband, mother, sisters and brothers to axnow that the departed had so lived here as to earn that reward which God promised to those who re- main faithful.
 At the grave in the family plot in St. Mlchaers cemetery the committal services were read by Father Nihin, assisted by Father Kennedy. Among the many mourners from other places was Congressman Augustine Loner- gan of Hartford, a brother-in-lalw of xhe deceased The bearers were J. B. aTaylor, 1L F. Dwyer, David Lynch. william V. Downey, Owen Toolan and IA LA 1EcGovern-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
DONOVAN IS EAGER TO AID MEN WHO
 ARESTENOGRAPHERS
nv O1lr Staff Correspondent.) }

(By Our Stan CorreSpondent1
 Washington, D. C., July 9O-Represen- tative Jeremiah Donovan calls atten- ton to the fact that, notwithstanding the efforts of the Civil Service Com mission, it has been unable to secure a sufficient number of male sten- ographers and typewriters to meet the needs of the service of the depart ments at Washington, D. c.
 Examinations for these positions are held every month except December. Noung men who are willing to accept entrance salaries of $S40 and $900 per annum have excellent opportunities for advancement. While the entrance sal ary is small. promotion is reasonably rapid for those who merit it. Just at this time, there are some vacancies in the Panama Canal Service where the entrance salary is $1.200 per annum.
 Many of the men who are chief clerks or heads of divisions in the various departments started as clerks or stenographers in the same depart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
One Weeks Room Rent

would buy a lot of Presto Killer for Bedbugs. Sup pose you had spent 25c for a can of Presto Killer, how much would you have sav- edq Many roomers don t give the reason why they leave Bedbugs is one of the reasons. No one can blame them. Is it worth the saving9
 For Sale at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

been issued at the main office of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company directing agents in New Jersey, New York and Pennsyl- vania to post at their stations circu- lars bearing full face and side view pictures of Elliott Marshall, the Mont clair (N. J-) lawyer, with an office at 48 Wall street, this city, who myster- iously disappeared. The circulars were printed at the instance of the committee of Montclair citizens, all men of affairs and personal friends of MT. Marshall A general alarm has also been sent to principal cities of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
NEVADA BRINGS PIG IRON FROM
 NOVA SCOTIA

The steam frefghter Nevada, 7 British Captain J. A Wil1ets, from Sidney, N. S.. with pig iron for the west End plant of the Crane Valve Company, entered this port yesterday. After discharging cargo she is expect ed to return tao Nova Scotia. in ballast
 The Nevada Is the second large steamer to bear a load or iron from the Canadian port to this city and will probably be followed by other ships in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

near Seaside Park Here it Is sub jected to the most careful scrutiny, and must pass innumera1ble tests be fore it is installed into the car. After it is placed upon the chassis, 1t is given the road test. It is carefully adjusted. Nothing is left unless in perfect working order Several tests are made ona the road by experienced mechanics Each part is gone over several times, and must reach a set high standard before 1t is delivered to the owner
 Its lines are wonderful It Is A pleasure to the owner, who always takes great pride in it. While the Locomobiles are finished in a beauti- ful style, a great many purchasers desire imported finishes. This car has always been a leader among American built cars, and as it's worth becomes impressed upon the owner more and more as time goes on, it is rapidly gaining in favor
 The Fairfield Auto Garage on John street has accepted the local agency of the Hers-BrooIzs automobile. This is among the best of the moderate priced automobiles. It comes in three prices, and is manufactured in both four and six cylinder models. Before accepting the agency, the Fairfield Auto Garage subjected it to- a test of unusual severity. It was run over 3, 500 miles of roads, in which bad stretches and good were taken with perfect ease by the machine. The model is handsome. and will gain in favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

an important advantage over the we'll loaded steam turbine of large size.
 The steam turbine won it's way into favor primarily because it occupied small floor space and was light in weight per unit of output. These vir- tues it possessed because of the high speed of it's rotating parts and sta structurea1 simplicity.
 Of course the greatest oadvantage possessed by the steam turbine IS it's low cost per unit of output capacity. This cost is so low and the fuel econ orny so high that it is difficult to gen crate energy more cheaply even by water-power where considerable steam reserve is necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
VIRTUES OF THE
 STEAM TURBINE
CEIectric Railway Journa1.)

(EIectrlc Railway JournaI)
 The designers of the steam turbine have achieved a triumph in their inn- provement of the efficiency of this type of prime mover. In very large sizes the steam turbine now rivals the gas engine from the standpoint of ef- ficiency. It is slightly superior to the gas engine when carrying a load of more than one-half its capacity. From thermal standpoint the oil en- zine is the only one now possessing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

ment. These places are really the first round of She ladder under civil service for practically any place in the government service.
 MT Donovan will be pleased to for ward to young men who may be inter ested the application forms and other information in regard to the examina- tions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
NEW SUMMER NECKWEAR 5Oc.

New vestees that are the prettiest things we've seen Dainty fr1ly plain vestees that wonderful addi tion to almost any costume, giving 1t charming eff feet Made of Oriental lace, plain and fancy tucked gandy and pique. Collars all new Gladstone effects. Some be either standing up flat. Trim med with fine tucks, pleated ruling, hemstftcng and fancy buttons An unusually wide of dainty neckwear-au at ..2...-..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30
THE SMITH-MURRAY 60. CASH AND LOW PRICES.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY SPECIALS

Three items in glove department to be had at Big Saving. Gloves something that everyone needs and when they are to be had at these prices it is worth while buying them.
 IS button Milanese silk gloves white and black Double tipped fingers Paris Point backs. All
 Special ........ 79c. 16 button NIiIanese lisle, in white Will we'll Were 75c. Special .......... 39c clasp silk gloves White only Paris Point backs Value soc. Special -------- s5c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

The testimony of Mime. Caillaux, now on trial in Paris, before the ex- arntning magistrate regarding the purchase of the revolver with which she killed Gaston Calmette was con frmed at the trial by M F'romantin,
 an ernploye of the gunsmith from whom she bought the revolver The prosecution sought to show that Mime. CailIaux wanted to perfect her aim before going to the office of the Fi- garo. Fromantin took the revolver in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

pr. simon F. Cox resigned as super intendent of the Boston Consumptives' Hospital to accept a similar position in New Haven at a salary of $1O 900 a year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

Boaz w. Long, of New Mexico, chief of the bureau of Latin American af- fairs in the State Department, was con- hirmed by the Senate. as minister to Salvador.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

Foul air in the water tank of the Tta1ian steamer San Crug1lelmo, which arrived in New York, caused the death Of one person and sufbOcated four res- cusrM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

The St A1ary's Catholic church at Mansfield, Mass, was destroyed by fire. The loss is $25. GOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

A bronne tablet erGcted by the so-
 1iety of Colonial SgSArs in the state of New Hampshire in honor of Captain
 John Smith. was unveiled at Ports
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

The New York Board of Health pass ed an ordinance prohibitlng unnuazla dogs on the streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-30

Without a doubt one of tho most beautiful appearing cars of the higher priced car is manufactured in Bridge port The Locomobile, after years of careful study on the part of its en- gineers. has developed into car of wonderful running power, of excellent appearance, and an outline that is un- surpassed.
 Everywhere, the Locomobile has been declared one of the best of the American built automobiles. Its en- zine is manufactured at the plant
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
ALASKA WANTS 4 VOICE | W N
 AFFAIRS
-~

.
 At last nieht's neetins of the Cham Der o' Commerce the effort of Con gressman Talconer. of Washington state, to force prohibition on Alaska was discussed and a resolution was passed demanding that the people of the territory have a voice in this mat CT before any such legislation is en. acted In other words if Alaska is to go dry it will be done by the vote of the people, the same course as is pus. sued in the states It was decided to forward a copy of this resolution to Delegate wiekersham.
 A letter was submitted by Vice President Thisted, mich he had re, esived from the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Department, regard ing the selection of the proposed site and erection tasteon of a federal build ing iu corioya, in which that official stated that nothing can be done to- ward the preparation of plans for the building until the projects are reached in regular order after the acquisition of the site. The secretary was in structed to urge upon the department the necessity of early acion.
 Col. Richardson, of the Alaska Road Commission, wrote from Wash ington that he had received the re- quest of the Chamber for an appro- priation for the building of a perman- ent winter and summer trail from Me Carthy to Chisana and that he would give the matter his personal atten- ton.
 The Transportation Committee re- ported regarding the establishment of regular boat service between Cordova and Port Wells, but as the launch Wave is making this run three times a month and the steamer Evans calls at Port Wells it was decided that the present service was adequate for the winter months
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
LONG LAKE RANCHER
 DIES IN SEATTLE

P. D. Burke, one of the pioneer ianchers of the Long Lake district. along the Copper River railway. died in Seattle last week, according to ad- vices just received by local friends. Mir. Burke was over 70 years of age and left Cordova about a month ago to visit his son, George Burke. in Spokane, and other relatives in the East. He had not been in the best of health and when he reached Seattle was taken quite i'll and removed to a hospital Here he was attended by our former townsman, Dr. NJ. E. Smith, but his condition grew worse and he finally passed away. from an attack of cancer of the liver.
 Mir. Burke was one of the best known men in this valley and his death will be mourned by host of friends.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
-------------- O - REPRESENTING CORDOVA AT NATIONAL CAPITOL


 At meeting of the Executive Com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce, held this afternoon, resolution was passed authorizing President George Ss
 c. Hazelet to represent Cordova in all ipatters of interest to this section that scome up for consideration at Washing lon during the session of Congress, and particularly in reference to the selection of a coast terminal for the new government trunk line.
 MT. Hazelet went to Seattle couple of weeks ago, and intended to remain oyer the holidays, but a wire received from him today from Washington in .dfefatesthat he thought it advisable to go to the national capital and render what assistance he ceslasgiFf behHlfqof Gerdoya, regandings the selection Of railroad routes in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
SOCIAL AT PRESBYTERIAN
 MANSE TOMORROW

The Church Workers Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home Rev.McBride on Wednesday af- ternoon All the ladies are invited to attend and spend a pleasant afternoon, and also requested to bring some trinket along for the grab bag. There will be games and refreshments. This is not a money-making scheme but purely for social diversion.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
FORMER CORDOVAN
 KILLED NEAR JUNEAU

~
 S. H. Lambert single, aged g. a structural steel worker. fell from the roof of the east end of the Alaska Gastineau's crushing mill at Thane at 9 o'clock thdse morning and died if. teen minutes later in the automobile while on the way to the hospital. Lam bert sustained internal Injuries. He fell a distance of thirty feet
 The young man was engaged in lay ing corrugated iron roofing. How he slipped from his position is not known, but as the steel frame was heavily frosted. it is believed the fall was due to this cause
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
WISCONSIN SEATS DEMOCRAT IN
 SENATE

MADISON, Dec. 15-The state can vassing board today issued a certlfi- cate Of election to Paul O. Tasting, Democrat. as United States senator. The election was a very close one, and until the decision of the board was an- nounced today it was not known who had been elected to the position.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
Noted Mining Man Here.

c. E. Anderson, mining engineer for the United States Smelting, Refining and Mining Company, is in the city, having come out from the interior, where he has been examining mining properties for his company. Mir. An derson states that the Kanushna country gives promises of becoming an excellent quartz mining district.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
LOCAL JoTTlNGs.

R. F. Isaacson, of Strelna, was an arrival in town on this afternoons train.
 Our prices on Groceries are the lowest ever made in Cordova Call or phone O'NEILL & SLATER & co.
 August Gustafsen, a prominent min operator of Fairbanks, arrived from the interior this afternoon anG will leave in few days for the states.
 Mrs. W. H. Mendham, wife of the Fairbanks jeweler, was an arrival this afternoon and is on her way to the states
 Jack Reed, who has been pulling the trains on the north division for several weeks past, came in on this afternoons train for short visit in town, and Is busy shaking hands with his numerous friends.
 A great variety of attractive Christ mas cards at E. A. Hegg's.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
GERMANS AT TACK RUSSIANS UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS, BUT
 ARE REFUSED

PEIROGRAD, Dee. 15-The Germans made several sharp attacks against the Russian line night under cover of dark ness Tn an attempt to surprise the Russians These attacks were successfully repused the Russians well prepared for the charges and greeted the attackers with whitening fire from the infantry and field artillery ncng heavy losses
 Today the fighting has been all along the ine and the Russians have succc d in capturing several isolated man positions While the advantage lies with the Russians this time, neither side has made any decisive gains.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
MOUSE LODGE RECEIVES
 HANDSOME NEW REGALiA

The Cordova Lodge of Moose has received it's regalia for officers and degree team, and were used at the meeting last night, The ne wuniforms are very handsome and add materially to the impressions of the work.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
 WILL ELECT OFFICERS

The election of officers of the Knights of Pythias will take place at their hall tonight. All officers and members are earnestly invited to be present. O. NJ. KINNEY, c. c. E
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
FARMERS REAP A BOUNT|FUL
 HARVEST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15--A bulle. tin issued by the department of agri- culture today states that the farm crops of he United States for this year have been extremely bountiful. and that the agricultural communities have reaped rich harvest. The de- Eartment estimates the value of the principal farm crops for the year at four billions, nine hundred and forty five millions of dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
AUSTR|ANS CLAIM CHANGE IF ARMY POSITION MADE EVACUATION
 BELGRADE NECESSARY

VIENNA, Dec 15An official bulletin, issued by the war office this afternoon, admits Chat heAustrian troops doned Belgrade and that the city again in possession the Servians.
 The bulletin states 'sThe retirement of our right wing involved change in the military situation which made t ad- vsabe to abandon Belgrade The says that the city abandoned without fighting and van did occupy the city because of any defeat the Austas but because the position of the army required that the city be evacuated
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
MARIPOSA DUE HERE
 TOMORROW AFTERNOON

The steamer Mariposa is expected to arrive from the westward about 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will sail about 4. She will take on two cars of ore from the Kennecott mine
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
BELIEVE GENE ERAL ATTACK ALONG WHOLE GERMAN LINE |S nOW
 IN PROGRESS

LONDON Dec. .l5-The office this afternoon issued a bulletin announcing general attack by the allies yesterday against the Germans south of Ypres West Flanders This lis interpreted in quarters indicating the beginning of the much discussed general advance
 As the bulletin refers fighting in Northern France well Belgium this probably that the offensive movement stretches considerable The result of the lighting has not been made public.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
reprng Tor general advance of the Allies in France and Belgium against the weakened German forces

operating her main force in Poland no outward ndca ton Of general advance by the allied forces against the Ger mans
 Apparently General J9re fleeing out the situation by keeping up heavy artillery fire and with occasional sharp Jacks here and there along the front It is evident that long as the fighting confined artillery dues only very pro gress possible for the guns alone bring decision In both England and France the people anxousy awaiting the news of the beginning of general advance along the ne be evng the time is ripe for such move but the authorities, while admitting that such advance is contemplated tremely reticent to when such will
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
zERO WEATHER PREVAILS THROUGH EAST--COLD WAVE EXTENDS
 T0 GULF STATES

WASHINGTON Dec. 15-The codest weather of the sea prevailing generally throughout the states east of Mississippi river with temperature ranging very throughout the sections Zero weather reported from West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana North west.
 Freezing temperature reported from all the other East the Mississippi and extending far south the Gulf states Florida reported heavy frosts and exception ally cold weather with considerable damage to the groves.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
CERNAN CRUISER AT GUAM E OUT OF PROVISIONS AND MAY BE
 INTERNED FUR WAR

WASHINGTON Dec 15-A dispatch from the Philippines states that the German converted cruiser Coarant arrived at Guam yesterday and is without coal water and provisions The commander of the vessel has been notified that he must leave port today submit the vessel to the United States thores to be stripped of her guns and need until after the end of the in Europe
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
.sERV|AN TROOPS HAVE RE-ENTEREC CAPITAL, DRIVING AUSTRIAN .
 FORCES ID THE NORTH g

LONDON, Dec. 15Dispatches from Nsl today announce that the Servan troops this morning entered Belgrade after
 successful campaign against the Austrans The fighting be
 tween the Serans and Asans for the past ten days has resulted Tn the complete rout of the Ausrians who after the terrific charge which resulted in their taking of Belgrade and the pursuit of the Servans sou unable to connue their offensive operations and lave slowly fallen back before the charges toward the border nictn heavy losses on the enemy
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15

s-A-T-l-s-F-A-C-Tl-O a big word. d bigger thing; You'Il get it in big measure by buying your GROCERIES at $. BLUM X co.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
SOFT WEATHER EXTENDS
 OUT LINE TO cHITINA

The warm. rainy weather prevail ing in COrdova today also extends out the line At Chitina the thermo- meter stands at sS with no signs of cold weather or snow.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-15
BERLIN ADMITS MOVEMENT FROM. NORTH IN PgLAND HAS
 PROVED f FAILURE L

DHiN Dec loIhe retreat of the German forces which
 attempted to strike Warsaw from aorth and which were aven back by the Russians with heavy losses north of the vsna was acknowledge today official bulletin issued by the office.
 The communications says The German column which bad advanced from Sda in East Prussia south by the way of Mwa in the direction of Ciechanow to fall back and eoccupy its old positions owing super ority of the enemy This is taken indicate that ment from the north is failure and will be abandoned