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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
FRANCE, DEPL. .0RIN 6 WAR, MAX KES RE ADY
 FOR BIG CONFLICT

z
 Paris, Aug 17Baron Won Schoen, German aubassador to France, called at the foreign office just before noon to interview Premier Viviani who at the moment was attending ca binet council at the palace of the EIysee, left his colleague at once and had half an hours conference with the German nounced that the ambassador was to return to ti.e French foreign office again in the afternoon.
 The conversations gave rise to an impression that all hope of peace must not be considered irremediab1y gone but it was admitted thta the sttua- tien was very gloomy.
 Nothing was known to the general public as to what was going on be- hind the screen which fell along the German frontier at about 4 o'clock yes terday afternoon. Everyone supposed that the German mobilization was in progress and that the French govern ment was taking the proper measures to meet the situation. Foreign oD- servers long resident In France were deeply impressed with the calm reso- luton of all classes of the Trench people who, although they do not want war, owing to their vivid realization Eof what it means, appear convinced that it is a question of the national existence.
 Many weddings were performed yes terday and today, having been hasten ed owing to the prospect of the bride tier.
 The churches were full of worship pers, women predominating There has been in Paris no scene Of marital fervor as in 1870. The troops have de- parted without being perceived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01

f France, the governnent at Berlin re- uJires France to inform it within Is hours whether, in case of war between Germany and Russia, France would remain neutral.
 today also asked to be informed as to Italyss attitude in the event of war between Germany and Austria -FIun- gary on the one side and Russia and France on the other.
 The Marquis Df San Giuliano the Italian foreign minister said he would reserve his reply until he had cone suited Premier Salandra- { According to the Messagero, during the interview which followed between the Marquis Di San Gdu1iano and Pre- mier Salandra, the two Italian states@ men were in complete agreement as to the line of condct to be pursued by Italy in the present crisis.
 The Messagero declares that as 1t is not a question of defensive war on the part Of Germany and Austria Hun gary the other two members of the triple alliance. Italy has decided to conhne herself to pointing out to her allies that her treaty obligations with them do not oblige her to take up arms in the present crisis and that she will remain neutral
 The newspaper adds that it is not certain this neutrality will last until the end of the war; but Italy will stand aloof from hostilities as long as she is convinced that her interests are not being infringed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
IN THE CITY COURT

Adam Etankewicz 1a5s Merriam Street, was fined s10 and dosts at to- days session by judge coughlin for assau1ting City sh erin Daniel Delias Thursday. while the latter was trying to serve a writ Of replevdn Breach of the peace charges were nolled. As- sz.1lt and breach Of the peace charges against Mrs. Stank kewicz wore nolIed- Judge lCoughlin considered that both caused the trouble through misun-. derstanding and under the. impression that City Sherim Della had no legal right to do as he did Former City Attorney Thomas M Cullinan appeared for he defense-
 was fned s5 and costs for theft of a boBbin Of ss1k and some waste from ftls Salts Textile mill He said tn st there was no Intention of stealing but nat the silk was taken fo sew up his coat and the waste to q can up his
 Ths hearing Of assault charges against Nicholas Dirga and Joseph KuIas both of 69 Hallam Street. was continued until August 5. Bail inseaoh they waylaid and beat i1p Michael Schuns<i l4s Helen street. as a re- suit Of infornaatfon given by AIichaelss s B years old daughter Hell len-zs5s ~
 Frank NastahosH of es Pine street who, according to his wife. works three
 
 naere, was given 90 days in jail for breach of the peace. An intox3cation charge was nol1ed
 Fourteen years old stephen Lutar or POS Pine street, wHs placed on proba- ton for six months for igibility. HIS parents complained of his being oale nights John Hannah of 14s2 Rail- road avenue, was given 10 days in Jail for vagrancy and William Mara 62 Norman street was given % days fzl jail for vagrancy and ntoxication-
 Edward Martin, stamford peddIer. was fined $1o and costs fer intoxication, his attempt to break up a Salvation Army meeting last night being stopped py Police Captain Began after a lively bsniel. ssoiden, F years sld. Of loss Nprth avenue, was placed on prona- ton for being idle person and Philip Noyack of AIS Kossuth street. was fined iss for riding his bicycle without
 Mans1aughter proceedings against
 1saFp McKeough Of Mex cough 6 1909 Main street. were noIled following Information given Coroner John J. Phe4an in his inqusst into the death of the Iannucca girl
 Thirteen years old Helen schumski. 14a He1en street, was placed q7 pro- bation after being held e@-Y feveral days Kor incorrdEfbiIfty. Frank Kicz- ko. stephen ondeks John Duke, Dona- to Paradis and Arthur Reid boys Hv- ing in thai uefghborhood. who were implicated by her. were placed under probation following hearing of breacn ok The peace cIiarges.
 A number Of special policemen were sworn ia as deputy s1erins this morn ing hy Sherin William voIlmer for duty at the motor races st the aero drone this afternoon. Special Po- 1icexnan Alexander Howell is to have general charge of the detail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01

Dever H. Warner. executor of the estate of his father, [. Dever War ner, with Eva Toilette Warner and Anna. Louise Bishop were today Eerv- ed with notice of a suit brought against them in Massachusetts by stockholders of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad to recov- CT $12o, 100000 alleged to have been nnisdirected under the late Morgan- Mellen direction of the road.
 Their property has not at the pres- sent time been attached in the suit. papers of which were placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Antonio Abriola this morning, and copies of which were served upon the defend ants today. DeYer F. Werner was found at his place of businessf and accepted service referring the papers to his attorneys. Eva Toilette War ner, widow Of the late T. Dever War ner, was at her Greenfield Hill resi- dence and Anna Louise Bishop, wife of Nathaniel Bishop was at her Bridgeport home
 It was stated that service would also be made upon Henry K DscEIarg. of Stamford, Conn, residing at the sGriswold Hotel, New London, for the summer, sometime during the after- noon He has signified his willing ness to accept the papers at that place All arc required to appear before the Supreme Judicial Court of Suffolk County, Mass. within one month from the first Monday in Ah- gust, at the opeAng of that Tribunal.
 The cornplainants in the case are given as Ralph s. Bartlett. of Boston and Amelia Shaple1gh of West Le- banon. Mass, trustees under the will of the late Oiia Bull Vaughn and oth- CT stockholders in the New fork, New Haven & Hartford railroad.
 Among other directors cited with the Connecticut defendants are Will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Women Inmates of
 Alrnshouse Honored
 Guests of MT. Poli

Today is proving memorable oc- casion in the history of Lakevfew home. all ofSthe women inmates able to walk or ride. being the guests of 8. Z.Poi At his Main street theater. A large party attended the matinee and Another party is to attend tonight's 5 perfornance A special block of seats were reserved- The trip was made in several of the institutionss trucks un- der the personal supervision Of Dr. J. J. MacDona1ds Superintendent. who was largely responsible for arranging the treat.
 niverssfy of Mrs Mary Murray, long zn inmate of the institution She was one of the most pleased of the theater party, her companions saying that 1t was birthday 5occasion in her honor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
SWEDISH REPUBL1GANs
 ELECT NEW OFTTCERs

.Middletown, Conn, Aug. 1.-The Swedish Republican State League met here today in triennjal session and besides electing officers adopted res- olutions dealing with present political and economic conditions. The reso- lutions dep1ore the grave crisis which confronts Europe and hopes that the efforts of those seeking peace will be fruitful.
 Off7eers elected are: President, Charles W. Thompson, of Naugatuck; yice-president, Charles Sodarberg, Of New TTaven; secretary, Aaron Daniel son. of New Britain; treasurer, J. Ed ward Johnson. of Meriden, first ser geart-at-arms. August H. Johnson, of Middletown; second sergeant-at-arms, Ed ward P. Brinkman. of Hartford; ; executive committee, Alfred Hiflar, Bridgeport: Axel w. Hansen, Port land, and J. A. Christianson, Deep River.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Mr Veil' s Estate
 Invenlnries S70, 900
Excepting $17 ,o00, the Estate Consists of Mortgages
 and Other Securities

An inventory of the estate of the late Henry F. veit filed in the, prob ate court today shows his holdings to have been worth s7o,5oz. 98. The will of the deceased was filed for probate sew eraI days ago. MT. Veit was one of the proprie tors of the Hub Clothing com npany The inventory places the value of his real estate holdings at z SIT. .150 and his personal estate at $5s, S57.98
 The bulk of the estate. real and personal, he leaves to his wife Alice He leaves S10.000 in trust for his son, Harry G. veit. The executor Of the will is Philip l.. Holzer The apprais- CTS Of the estate are Ralph T, Beers and simon C. Rock ss
 The real estate consists of the home stead in Lafayette street. valued at sSs65o; land and buildings in Crescent place. four parceIss ss,oo0s land on Miles street. $500; land on south ave nue s700.
 large share Of the personal prop erty consists Of mortgages ranging in Taltte from $S5 to s5,ooo. totaIling s29se0O. Tn addition there are six se- cured notes valued at $5s5S5
 The renainder of the personal prop eF.tv comprises various stock holdings, cash in banks. and an undiv lded ir- terest in the co partnership of Welt sIld Islbhy. Chief among the stock ho1d- ings are 180S shares of the eonnecti- cut Breweries company, valued at H. ee0l 15 shares Electric Gable com < pang at a $50, 15 shares Raekvil1s- will li1nantic Lighting comp ny. at Sl.- s5e. on deposit in several banks is about $3,00o
 The interest in the veft-Idbby com z paxv is appraised at S6 <000g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
BridgepOrters Who May Be
 Held Abroad
Many From Here Are Tour ing Continent and War
 May Detain Them

The general turbulent conditions Tn
 Europe which arose so suddenly and
 which caused two great German steam
 ship compantes to hold their monster
 vessels in pert nave caught a number of Bridgeporters on the continent
 which. if affairs grow worse and they are held abroad any length of time
 will no doubt be greatly embarrassed as their plans only called for few
 weeks stay.
 the first weeks in July the exodus
 to Europe from this city was par
 ticu1ar1y great.
 Among the prominent people of this city who are now in Europe are MT and Mrs clinton Barnrn See1ey, who George M. Eames, manager of the Singer Manufacturing company. and
 Gharies M Abercrombie, of the same
 coticern; Mrs. Joseph Barber and Miss Ethel Barber MT. and Mrs Fred W. Bracys pr. John W. Wright William allty. who is studying in Germany. Mis- Edith Zink and Miss Lucy S. Curr tiss also of the High school faculty; Miss Carrie WoIn. Miss Jane Smith
 Aar and Mrs. Edward ) Morgan and ughter,s Miss Ednas Miss Vera Cur f1ss, the prominent singer, I. ". Bird seye and family Mir. and Mrs. Walter Sawyer. pr Dorland smith, Albert Pott Of the Baird Machine company Miss Esther johnson of the south End who is studying in the University of
 Music at Stoekholrn
 Rev. A. Lefangwell, who slbstItut- ed at Christ church for some time and
 who is travelling with Dr. Cyrus T.
 Brady and his family. Thomas R. As
 ton president and trea surer of the Aston Motor Car Co, and his wife, pr and Mrs Clinton W. Strang, Max
 Henkels and Hugo Hennig. the Misses W1nifred and Jessie Japp daughters Of MT and Mrs. John Japp. who are visiting relatives in Scotland, and Miss Mary AIcCoEd Of John street. who is now with the Misses Dunhau1 l of Golden HiH street, who have been abroad for nearly a year Other residents of this city who are now abroad according to the books of 1 1sl1n v m. esriesinger & Son, steamship Mrs. Mary Hirth and her nieces. Mrs. M- Janovich and Miss Julian Rob- stock, Joseph Janovich, Mr. and Mrs. l Chas. Andres, Mrs Margaret Ulmer. Emil Larson, Jos Kurz Mir Kosow- Ilslzy, MT. Broksch and family. Win. R. Atkins, Mrs. Gertrude Wood and child. Mrs Kate FaI1on, Miss EIiz Nash, l Miss Clara Kohler, Mrs. B. Hook and l family, Mrs. B. Kovach and daughter, Mrs. A Nelson, Miss Gustafson, Miss Erickson, Mrs. 1T. Peterson and daugta- l ter. Miss .4 Johnson, Miss Annie An lderson. Mrs E1eano Swanson, and Mps. Moe1Ier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Bridgeport, Conn
 Saturday, August 1, 1914.
The Weather:
 Fair, Warmer Sunday.
Especially interesting
 right now.

Wornen's suitsa collection of the seasons most at7 tractive models and designs which have been rated up $25.00 in value,- $S5 lot of women's coats are being hurried their way welnade and full of style Former prices ranged from $10.OO to $lSOO Now $500 a New Roman stripes are being shown at the dress goods counter and are worthy of Investigation
 $1.0O $I.5o and $20O yard Skirts made to measure from materials purchased the store. Select from variety of designs,
 $1.OO and SLED Neat dresses for children to IA years gghams peE caIes, crepes and voiles 59c to $1.z5 Manufacturers samples of Everwear trunks. Attrae4 tive and they sale at from 25 ta 8 1-35 less than their usual prices $500 to $1ooo At the book department such good books as tTbe Hollow of Her Hands by AIcCutcheon and Blue Anchor Inn by Morris Recently edited at 50c Excellent line of Yorke shirts for men, neat and at tractive patterns, $l.00 and $l-5O Mems $500 straws, $1OO s Mems $2.oO soft hats, $1.5O Hart schaner $ Marx and Kuppenheimer suits in aI assortment which varies from extreme British models ta the most staple ones for business All season, have paid s2o0O $25.o0 and $30.Oo. Now $13.75
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01

Ham Rock kefel1er, Charles M. Pratt Lewis Cass Ledyard, H. AGcIS. TVom- ply and George MacCullough of New York city. Many other directors of the. company during the years 190s- a13 are cited in the complaint, which in relation to the Bridgeport exect= tors and trustees of the late IT. DeWar Warner states the deceased director served continuously upon the hoard of the New Haven road from 1908 tol 1918 when about the year 1904 the conn plainants are informed and be- heyes the defendant directors 'conz. cesved and entered upon a plan and scheme to effect a monopoly of all the transp portatfon systems operated in New EngIand. 4 further rec1ta- means by which $500 GOO. GOO was spent ensHes. and the defendants are required to account for $120, eco 900. Tn the papers the Warner estate igi credited with holding 1913 shares o6 the roads stock.
 L DeVer3 Warner was for a number of years a director of the New Haven Go, and also of the Connecticut Co., holding the Railroads Connecticut trolley companies His estate was in ventoried in the return to probate court at $3,452s000
 The suit is the largest ever bre eugnt in this city, and with respect to the allegation of the complaint bears a.# resemblance to the suit brought here some 20 years ago against the late .Clapp Spooner. in transactions grow ing out of the sale of the Southern Express company to the Adams -Ex= press Co.
 DeVer H. Warner succeeded his. father on the directorate of the New Haven. but remained on the board only during a brief period, and had little or no participation in the mat ters which have bruoght the New Haven system into disrepute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
SHERIFF RUSsEIL,S CASE
 CONTINUED FOR EyEEK

Deputy Sheriff Daniei J. Russell under bonds to appear in the justice court of Stratford to- answer charges of extortion preferred against him by 5George F. Dunraesse of Milford and Mrs. Mary Mccormick, of Bridgeport, was not arTaigned today. Sheriff Russell communicated with the au- thorfties and informed. them that his lawyer was at pfesent upon a. yaca- ton which will not be ended until the latter part of next week.
 It is believed that the case will be tried not later than Satprday, Aug 8, which is the date of continuance re- corded upon the papers in Justice Louis A Rol1eyss court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
STRUCK BY AUTO,
 BRIDGE TENDER IS
 SUING MCCARTHY

Alleging that he was seriously in- jured when struck by an automobile J Jol1n D. AIbee of stratford. assistant gate tender at Washington bridge. has brought suit against John F. McCar- thy of Oyster Bay. L. l.. for $1.0oe damages. On June last AIbee says he was engaged in his duty of closing the gates when McCarthy's machine approached Albee declares the car was driven Tn such negligent and careless manner that it hit him.
 Albee had two ribs fractured and was cut and bruised so severely that he was laid up for four weeks. The action Is returnasb1e to the common pleas court, September term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Schooner Master s
 Son Is Drowned

New London. Aug. T4erold se- hean. 10 years old son of Captain Inei am Sebean, master of sc1ao ler J Arthur Lord. fell from a boat in the harbor this morning and was drcwn- ed His father dove several times for the body but failed to recover 1t.
 Harold, his brother and another boy were in the boat when the assident occurred. His companions were l1l- able to render any assistance. The schooner came here from St Johns. N. B. Later the body was recovered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
ALL BRIEFS FILED
 IN WARRENITE CASE

Briefs in the injunction proceedings on the Warrenite contracts have been filed with Judge William H. williams of the superior court at New Haven Attorney John s. Pullman who repre- sents che city flied no brief but ac- cepted the brief filed by Attorney Robert e DeForest for Warren Bros.
 The brief Of Attorney Edward K. Nicholson, representing Clarence D. Anderson who brought the injunction week,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Welsh Miners Refuse
 To Work for England
 During the Holidays

Cardiff, Wales, Aug. 1.-The execu- tive council Of the South Wales Min CTS Federation today refused to ac- cede to the suggestion of the British admiralty that the miners collieries supplying vessels of the navy should work Tuesday and Wednesday, next, which had been arranged as miners holidays. The executive took the ground that it was not necessary for defensive purposes for the miners to work and they declined to encourage British intervention in European conflict. Sass sa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Children Find Body
 Of Strangled Woman

New York, Aug. 1.-The body Of a welIl dressed young woman was found by children today beneath a heap of clothing in an unoccupied flat on East 18th street today The cloth by which, the woman apparently had been strangied WAS still wrapped tightly about the neck.
 The police began search for two men who rented the flat two weeks ago and were heard moving about the premises by neighbors late Thursday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
COURTADE DEFIANT
 TOWARD COMMISSION

was defiant today of the Paving ana Sewer Commission, when he was ask ed why he had not explained to the
 board the letting Of contracts for se w-
 CT wells without bidding the board
 having held up the bills for about
 8. o06 for such work. done by the Pierce
 Mfg- Co- and the B D. Pierce. Jr., Go The director replied T received only a post card notice and didn't Eo. He intimated he wouldn't go. unless his atfendances is especially requested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Mrs. Raymond B. Jones
 Recovering Rapidly

According to statement made toz day by one of her physicians. Mrs. Raymond B. Jones. who was 50 serf- ously injured in the Yvestport troliee accident, has every chance for a com rlete recovery This will be cheering news to the large number of frishds Of the popular young woman who were saddened bys her mistortuae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Train Fatally Hurts
 Auto Truck Helper

F Danielson, Conn. Aug. George Pratt, aged SD, was probably fatally hurt today wien south-bound train at the Franklin street crossing struck an anto truck in which he was riding Michael AIeuner, driver, escaped with out a scratch by Jumping
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
WEST END COUPLE
 WED IN CITY HA15LI

After they had obtained a marriase license today, Frank SaVa., aged 22s living at 40S Renham avenue a,1d Theresa -Aponta. aged 22, living at sss James street, were married in the City Hall today by Deputy City Auditor Henry J. Waters. Both bride and groom are factory workers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
TYREIsL HAS
 FIGHTING CHANGE
 FOR RECOVERY

oliver A. Tyrren 7s state street was operated on at St yincent's hospital thie morning for injuries received in fall of three stories yesterday in the rear of the Seaside hotel on State street and found to have had bad fracture of the backbone and of the ninth Joint of the bones encasing the spinal colrn1fl He is said to have is stin unable to explain how he hap pened to be Injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
ITALY DETERMINED
 TO REMAIN NEUTRAL IN PRESENT CRISIS

Rome. Aug. 1.-The Messagaro to- day says that Germany has sent sim rltaneous ultimatums to Russia and France.
 timatum to Russia asked her to sus- pend her mobilization within twelve hours
 h the demand sent by Germany to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
WHTTLOCK PRESS co.
 WORKMEN END STRIKE

Shelton, Aug. 1.--The strike Of the 100 machinists at the Whitfock Print ing Press Plant which began on July l. has been settled and the men will return Tuesday morning with some concessions in their favor. They olo- tain a nine hour day and minor changes in the conditions under which they work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
HERMAN DoERNER WILL
 WED MISS ANNA URBAN

Next week Thursday in the German Reformed church in Congress street Herman Doerner will wed Ann Urban
 The couple are children of old Ger man settlers of Bridgeport and have a wide acquaintance in this city. Rev
 Herman G. Wiener. pastor of the church will perform the ceremony. MT. Doerner is a cigarmaker and lives at 133 Merriam street. He is the son of the late Gustave Doerner who for m any years was engaged in the man ufacture of cigars here. Miss Urban is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ignatius Urban of 215 Merriam street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Man Shot Tn Back Dies
 Tn Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Aug 1-Gaetano Santo. who was shot in the back Thursda by Vincenzo Ceravola, died at the Hartford Hospital this forenoon. Cera- vola has been held on a charge of as- sault to murder which will now be changed to murder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
| FRIENDLY SUIT
 AGAINST FREYLER

Suit brought several days ago in the civil superior court of this county by the Ruppert Brewing Go. of New ork city, against F. J. Freyler, own CT of the Fairfield cafe on Fairfield avenue. for S3, 1000. it was today as- certained is of friendly nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Accused Slayer Tree
 Under Heavy Bail

Schenectady, Aug. 1Malcolm Gif- ford. IT,, accused of staying Frank J. C1Ltz. was released on $25,oo DO bah by Supreme Court Justice Henry " Borst today pending a second trial, the date for which has not been fixed. The jury disagreed at the first trial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-01
Flood of Messages
 Into London Gut Off

Lcndon, Aug. 1s-The usual flood of. telegrams from the continent to Lon don was suddenly stopped this after noors and only a few isolated messages were delivered which were either be- lated or lacking in importance Tel ephonic communication also ceased.