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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
U. s. FACTORIES ALREADY FEEL BOOM
 OF EUROPE'S WAR
Congressmen Besieged With Request to Outline Neu-
 trality Laws.

Washington, Aug. 1o.-Ndanufactur- CTS throughout the entire country are beginning to feel stimulating effects on American trade due to the Flu ropean war. Hundreds of telegrams are being received fby members of Congress from manufacturing con stituents asking them within what limitations they can make sales of their products for delivery abroad. Most of the inquiries state that for efgn purchasing agents have rendered orders for goods which the firms de- sire to fill, but there is an intense de- sire on the part of all to avoid any violation of President Wilson's neu- tralfty proclamation, hence the in- quiries
 Senator shively, of Indiana, after several hours of inquiry among the officials of the government, has an nounced that he had concladed to tell the manufa cturerS of his state that they were privileged to 5 sell their wares to foreign purchasing agents provided they did not assume their delivery in the contract In the event delivery is required. Senator Shively advised his constituents that they must consult the neutrality proc1ama- tion carefully and. if in further doubt. should wire Washington for advice. Boots, shoes and felt goods were the principal articles inquired about by the Indiana manufacturers
 Other members of Congress have reported similar inquiries from their. constituents, and many of them re- cefved inquiries from firms which have not yet received the promise of or ders, but who desire to extend their foreign trade. The substance of these inquiries is How can we do it? and literature and advice is being sent by wire and mail in answer to all such messages.
 As a result of the general activity among the manufacturers who desire to take advantage of the opportunity now before them to secure foreign trade a genuine increase in the gen. era1 business of the country, partic- ularly in certain lines, is confidently expected by government officials.
 Tn this connection strenuous efforts will be made to secure a, merchant marine to facilitate foreign commerce both with Europe and South America, and-it is believed that when naval en- agreements abroad have < settled the actual control Of the seas it will be possible to conduct large interna- tionaf commerce without many of the annoyances to which even neutral ships may be subjected at this time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
NEW CONVENT
 AND SCHOOL FOR
 ST. AUCUSTINES
Rev. J. B. Nihill Makes I'm portant Announcement
 To Congregation

Rev. James B. Nihill,. F.. R., of St. Augustine's R. c. church, announced yesterday at all the masses that work will be started at once on the erection of a. new convent for the Nuns of the parish on Calhoun place, between Washington avenue and Vine street For years, the sisters have been living, up stairs over the school on Pequon- mock street and their accommodation have been very. inadequate.
 It is Fr. Nihilfs intention to con- vert the present quarters where the sisters are residing into a hall to be used for parish meetings and socia1s of the paris. He is to build another school of eight rooms, the exact place not as yet decided, but present indi- cations point to it being near the old one. There is to be a. central heating plant built somewhere in the yard which will heat all the parish build ings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
E. H. DILLON & co.
FOREIGNERS DEPOSIT
 CASH IN POST OFFICE


 So numerous have been the number of depositors in the local Postal Saw ings banks since the outbreak of the war, that local officials declare the re- cedpts of the past week will exceed any one months deposits since the in ception of the bank. The majority of the new depositors are foreigners who fear to trust the banks.
 Saturday seven N<aeedonia.ns ap- peared at the windows with sums ex- ceeding $100 each for deposit. When told that only $100 could be deposited at one time, they made the deposits, with the intention of returning and placing the remainder of their saw ings in later. A number appeared with sums exceeding $500 which had to be reflected. The deposits today were large, but the majority were an smaller amounts than last week.
 There has been a. noticeable decline in the number of amounts of inter national money orders during the past week. In proportion, the deposits at the postal savings banks have i'm creased This is because forei gners, who formerly sent their savings to be deposited in banks in the old country are now hoarding them by placing them in the care of the government. The largest percentage Of depositors is composed of Russians. Hungarians and Poles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
GE NERAL ATTACK ON MAzATLAN IS
 ORDERED TONIGHT

On Board U. s. S. California, Mazat- Ian, by Wireless to San Diego. Aug. 10 A general attack on Mazatlan was or dered tonight by General Iturbe, com mander of the invading constitutions alists. Already in possession of the outer line of defenses the besieging force advanced to the earthworks on the edge of the city.
 Fierce hand to hand fighting occur red in the trenches which, filled with dead only partially buried. cover the approach to the city's main fortifica- tions. Indians aiding the insurgents used their knives with sanguinary af- feet. The federal gunboat Guerrero aided the garrison by shelling the pos- itions of the besiegers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
FOREIGN TRADE PREDlCATED BY
 STEEL ADVANCE
Prospect Good of Getting For eign Bottoms if Congress
 Acts Soon.

(The Barron Financial News Service) New York, Aug. 10-Since England and France have become actively in volved in the European war an in
 sestment in shipping property, afioat and ashore, amounting to appro1- matelye $700, 100000, has been tied uP- What another week of war will mean to shipping can only be conjectured; !;
 money put into shipping property and rendered temporarily idle may then have reachd the billion dollar mark. | Not a single transatlantic line is pretending to operate to schedule ana Considering the additional risks and business incidental to war, not one of the line boats operated is likely to earn more than the cost of stearning over and back. German shipping has been more affected than that of oth- CT countries, having practically been driven off the seas, due to lack or protection against the combined "a val forces of the maritime powers with which the Kaiser is at war so far as the four biggest companies are concerned the property held be- tween them and lying idle for the time represents an investment of ap- prodmateIy s$S3e, 100000 of which $29O. O.000,000 is in steamship tonnage
 The upward tendency of steel prices which was notedasbefore the European outbreak has been accentuaIed since the opening of hostilities. One pr1- mary cause of the advance is that manufacturers wish to protect them selves against possible increases in cost of manufactures, due to the diff ficu1ty in obtaining raw materials such as ferro-manganese, which comes largely. from China.
 Another reason for the advance is the expectation that within a short time export trade will be greatly stimulateti Steel men reason that as long as tIle ships are not destroyed or captured some means will soon be found to move them with safety.
 If Congress enacts legislation per hitting the registry of foreign steam ships under the American flag it is spany may put it's Al steamers of a gross tonnage of 190 ,000 tons under this flag. All of the United Fruit Co.,. steamers which now sail under the British flag, were built in Bel fast and are manned by British crews. They are owned here and except for the Elders & Effyes fleet of four teen they operate between United States and Central American ports. The company charters 45 to 60 steam CTS for it's fruit service outside of the Al it owns. There are mostly. Nor wegian boats and sail under a neu- tral flag with Norwegian crews
 The European business of the com pany has been wholly paralyzed, and the vessels operating in this service have been ordered to remain in port. If Germany is decisively beaten on the seas the company would be en- abled to resume traffic to England at once
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
BERGERON AWAITS SUMMONS TO DEATH
 IN ALL CALMNESS

Wethersneld, Aug. 1o-With out ward calmness and appearing to be resigned to his fate, Joseph Bergeron, who Killed Mrs. Elizabeth Dowsett at New Haven, June 4, 1913, awaits the coming of the warden of the state prison, who will conduct him to the gaIlows. This will be shortly after midnight tonight
 6Bergeron was the first person to plead guilty to homicide under the statute leaving with the court, Judge L. F. Burpee, to deSernine the degree of guilt The finding after the hear ing was that of first deEl ee murder. Bergeron was sentenced to die with in a few minutes after siynilar sen- tence had been passed upon James Plew and Bessie J. Wakefield.
 Counsel for Bergeron took an ap- peel to the supreme court of errors on the ground that the crime was committed while the man was ire sopnsible for his acts by reason of being and having been for 2. time un- der the influence of liquor. The court failed to find an error4
 The man had a, wife and family in Indian Orchard, Mass, but was in- fatuated with the Dowsett woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
WEICH-DoNNELI.Y
Well Known Couple An nounce Their Wedding To Reside In New
 Haven

Announceme is made of the mar riags of Miss winifred " Donnelly of 5s Porter street and MT. Edward c. Welch of 5s3 Brooks street, which was solemnized July z7th. at St. Patrick's R. C. Church. the Rev. Father Nihi1l performing the ceremony.
 The young couple are to. reside in New Haven where the groom holds a responsible position with the Winches- ter Repeating Arms Go. He Is a mem Der of the St .Joseph's T.fB. & L. As socfation and of the Knights Of Co., lunbus-
 Both MT. and Mrs. welch are well known in this city and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for much happiness in their married life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
HOT NIGHT AFTER
 SWELTERlNG DAY
Drives Park City Residents To Shore, Country and
 Hills

Reasonable heat arriving Saturday and continuing over Sunday and to- day, has caused much comment upon the street and about the city. yester- day driving all those would could get away from the center to the beaches, countryside and into the foothills of the BerkShires.
 Though the maximum temperature of s2 degrees reached at 3 o'clock Sun day was the same as it had been at the same day and hour a week previ- ous. it maintained it's level for a long CT period and was more noticeable Between 3 and p. m. yesterday hard lv a soul stirred upon the streets, and last night by rail, auto and trolley of the trolleys, as dead as if 3. general exodus had been ordered.
 At the bathing houses lines waited their turn to get in the water, while house-parties were the order Of the day Boating, bathing and motoring were indulged in freely.
 Hosts of Brfdgeporters left the city the center was, except for the chatter for Savin Rock, where their faces that assembled from other towns and cities.
 In the more congested east and west side settlements, breathing room was at premium and the parks secured their quota. of those who sought the openneSS Of the alr ana the grassy lawns upon which they might recline.
 The thermometers about the city showed that with a. maximum tenn perature Of g degrees in the daytime there was little relief during the night as the lowest point to which the mer- cury dropped was TO. From eight o'clock this morning it has risen steadily and indications are that it will reach the same level as yesterday if not exceed it this afternoon.
 Though the maximum attained yes- terday is considered high by some, and particularly those inclined to per spiration who may be seen mopping their faces in numbers about the streets today, the reports for the past months show that the maximum of July was greater, while June was full 1y as warm in spots and May exceed ed the highest of this month, by 2 de- grees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
WEATHER FORECAST
General

A long trough of low baro- metric pressure extending from Texas northeastward to upper Michigan is causing unsettled, showery weather in nearly all districts east of the Rocky Noun tains. The rain has been quite general during the last "A hours over the greater part of the corn and cotton belts. Several places reported over an inch of rainfall. Moderate temperatures continue in the northern districts. Light frost was reported from Gu App belle, Canada.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
STATE CAVALRY STARTS HARD WORK

Hampton. Conn. Aug. 1O.=Cavalry- men to the number of 500 responded quickly to the call of Boots and Sad dles,' this morning and prepared for the first hard day of field work sehed- uled for the camp of instruction here commanded by Major F. c. Marshall, second U. S. Cavalry, who has been serving as inspector of mounted forces in the Connecticut National Guard The routine work was to be the school of the trooper, squad drill and in the afternoon troop drill.
 During yesterday, practically every man ordered out for tour of inspec- ton had arrived, and drill was. chiefly in fundamentals. Tomorrow the work will be added to with extended order movements and Wednesday there will be sfSirmishing and drill as infantry men.
 Governor Baldwin and Brig. General Cole will join the camp on Friday stopping overnight at Pomfret.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
BELGIANS MAKE BID
 FOR SHIPMENTS OF
 UNITED STATES WHEAT

New York, Aug. 1o.-The Belgian consul today gave out the following cablegram received from the Belgian minister of war at Brussels:
 American exporters of wheat know that Belgian credit, remains unim- paired and that England has advised that all boats with wheat come direct to Antwerp without stop ,all payments being assured as in tinae of peace
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
OBITUARY
wnLIAM H. NfcoUIoUGH.

William H. Mccullough died last evening at his home. No. 92 Summer street. He was the son of the late John and Anna Mccullough, and was g. we'll known painter and decorator. having learned his trade from the late William Hea1y, following the trade of his father. He had been in poor health for a long time, but was only confined to his home two weeks. He is survived by four sisters, Mary, Mar garet, Anna and Cecelia-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
RESUME COTTON SALES
 ON LIVERPOOL CHANGE

Liverpool. Aug. 10-The directors of the cotton association today decided that, as the financial position has i'm proved. cotton may be sold with the usual 10 days allowed for payment, but if any buyer is overdue with an earlier payment he must provide bank guar afatee for the new business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
New Haven Man Dies Of Fall From Trest1e
 In Waterbury Today

Waterbury. Aug 1o-Robert McKen- zie. 37, an emp1oye of the railroad com pany, fell from a railroad trestle aboux Il o'clock this morning and sustained a, fracture of the skul1-A His body was found five hours later. McKenzie's home was at 12s Plymouth street New Haven, where his wife and daughter live. The body was shipped to New
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Mrs. Frank Burwel1 and three year old son Frank, of shelton. were burned yesterday afternoon, when the fuse of a trolley car from New Haven blew out at Pond Point, Milford. The boy received serious burns about the legs and lower part of his body, while his mother received slight burns and shock when her clothing caught fire. They were attended by pr. Frank Tay1or and later taken to Mrs E. E. BurweIfs home at Burwe1rs Beach. Mrs. Burwei1 and her son were riding on the front seat of the trolley car when the sheet of flame senveIoped them Passengers were quick to ex- tfng1isf1 their turning clothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Burman Johnson of 96 Granfield ave- nue has reported to the police that thieves visited his poultry yard Sat urday night and made away with from 12 to Is prize chickens. The police searched the adjoining woods yester- day. it being suspected that a gang of tramps out for 8 Sunday chicken dinner was responsible for the loss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
GRANUI4ATED SUGAR GOES
 TIC 5 Ia GENTS A POUND

New oYrk, Aug. 1o.-The price of granulated sugar in the wholesale market was advanced to 51-2 cents per pound today, making a gain of more than q cent B pound since the recent upward movement began. The advance was due principally to the war in Europe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
RfpMBARDMFsNT HELD
 DEFENSE AGAINST ITALY

Paris, Aug. 1o.-A special despatch from Rome declares that public opin- ion there considers the ,bombardment of Antivari, the sole port of Monte negro, as an offense by! Austria against the interests and rights of Italians, be- cause of the damage done to the prop erty of the Italian company at that r1ort '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
HOUR YOUNG MEN
 DROWN IN DEEP HOLE

stauford. Aug. fo-F'our young men who went in bathing together in 8 la goon of Halloween Park. Sunday, were Nicholas CamelIio, Michael Castino and his brother Domenfco, all laborers.s None could swim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
wELL1NGToN R. ro11lBs

The funeral of Wellington R. To11es. 143 Elm street, was hel7 2 [ ? 30 o'clock this afternoon from Henry B. Bishops mortuary chapel with Rev. J. P Wag- ner, pastor of the Summerfield Meth odist church, officiating. The burial was in Fairfield East cemetery The trip being made in automobiles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
Bride Of Only Week
 Killed By Elevator

Jewett City. Conn. Aug 1o-Mrs. Mary Kowalski. aged 24, a bride of a week, was killed at a local factory to- day while attempting to board an eI- evator. She was caught between the elevateor gate and the ceiling and her ribs were crushed through her lungs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
BRIEF ITEMS OF
 LOCAL INTEREST

According to plans being made by city court officials, the interpreters will be sworn in for a given period of ser vice and not in connection with every case that they are called in on. It was announced today that they will be sworn in tomorrow-for a. two weeks period of duty and probably for a month at the first session in Septem- Der. Swearing them in in connection with every case is considered to take up too much valuable time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
CHARLEs W. BTIIOcK

The body of Charles w. Bullock, re- tired engineer, who died Saturday at the age of "A years. was taken to Northport, IsI., today for burial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
AUSTRIA AWAITS PROTEST.

Paris, Aug. 1OsThe Austrian ann bassador is awaiting the response of his government to the complaint made by France that Austrian troops were being sent to the French frontier-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

cIEANEAsY, FEST HAND SOAP
 Guaranteed not to fnJure the skin. instantly removes StUve Polish Rust, hand or clothing Large can TO cents. Manufa ctured bs Win R. W1nn. 948 6traf1prd a0snuae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
American s Enlistment
 With Germans Is Denied

The Hague, Aug. 1o-The Arneri- can minister, Prof. Henry Van Dyke. denies a report published in Berlin that his son has enlisted in the Ger man army. Young Van Dyke is bslp- ing his father here.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

A few weeks ago Adam Declzen- back a farmer of Northfeld, N. J, missed a fine wyandotte hen. He saw no more of her until she came into the barnyard leading a brood Of Il small quail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Unsettled tonight and Tuesday, probably local thunder showers, cooler Tuesday in the interior; moderate south and southwest winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
New Haven
State

Forecast: Unsettled, probably showers tonight and Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

The largest royal Chinook salmon this year was taken by IL P a9slson of Astoria, Ore The fish weighs s7 pounds and will be preserved for ex- hibition at the Pananaa-Paedne expe- sition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
NEw PosrAL sTATIoN

Among new postal -atfons authoriz- ed to be established is at No.1sos Barn um avenue. this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
Auton1obfle Drivers

Automobfle drivers should light their lamps at 1928 o'clock to- night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

John Pray, a ene-year-old baby, was killed and his mother seriously injured when large hagpole fell into Q gathering at Newburyport. Afass-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Miss Theresa, M. Vervane who has been very il for some time, is now con- valescing at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Cecil c. Hicks in the CatskiIl Noun tains, where she expects to spend the month of August. Her numerous friends vii be delighted to see her en- tfrely recovered when she returns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Freda Jordan. 23 years old. 1922 Hancock avenue, received a fractured left ankle by falling down a. flight of stairs at her home last night. She was taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the city ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Benjamin Phillips, s5 years old, who. has spent A years in London prisons, asked the London sessions to send him to penal servitude.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

White Wolf the leader of a band Of Chinese bandits, was killed by gov ernment troops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
WILL PROBE DEATH

Acting Coroner Stevenson will this afternoon begin his investigation into the death of Marcus Hancock from Danbury.@ who died in the hospital in that city Friday from burns received when an alcohol burner exploded in the s. A. G. hat factory, where he was employed. The coroner hopes to complete his investigation tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

MT. and Mrs A. NJ Wooster have gone with Frederick D. Baker for a, two weeks automobile tour through the White Mountains and the Adiron- dacks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss May Hall. of this city. who is summering at HighcHffe Hall Hotel. Park Hil1-on-Hudson, Yonkers, N.s Y, is making a. great hit teaching the new dances which are to supplant the Tan go and Hesitation this winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

The l1nusaIly heavy city court docket today, three relays in the ''pen' being necessary, aroused another agitation for "a Sunday sesion when occasion de- mands and sew eral of-the officials ex- pressed the. determination -of deter mining if the change can not be made legally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

K ['II'[IS!' 955-957 Main St. !. We Give 5xE Stamps 
 Store Closes at 5 p. m. Daily During August:
 SUMMER
 CLEARANCE SALE STARTS TUESDAY
 MORNING
 We must make room for our Fall goods beginning to arrive.
 All our soc Children $ Ronpers of Charnbray and Grinkle Crepe :. 371ac Lot of Chi1dren's Muslin 25c Pants now 19c soc Lawn Dressing Sac ques and a few Crinkle Crepe. Sacques. 29c Our $1.00 value Shirt Waists, a big lot of samples included soc Our $1.OO Middy Blouses of good quality Jean now I9c X rack full of Linen Suits and Coats, values from 2.50 to S5.00, now. .S1 Children s Color ed School Handkel'ehiefs, big variety. .1c each Colored Silk Messaline Pettieoats, only g left, now $l.OO E $1 Muslin Night Gowns, square neck ard high neck 79c Children's w as h a b1e Beach Hats, Boys and Girls now .5c --------s---~.--~-s- The above are only 8 few items. We want you to come to the store and see for yourself. Every department s hso W i n g good bargains.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

An electrical storm which swept Franklin county destroyed a butter tub factory and several barns at St. AIbans. Vt The loss is $75. GOO.
 Frederick L.. Green and George W. Miller, employees of a morgue at Bos- ton, were arrested on an indictment charging them with larceny from the dead and conspiracy.
 James Moran, sold to be the oldest man in illinois celebrated his 111th birthday near Bloomington.