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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
MADAME MERTZ IS
 PUZZLE TO POLICE

Following clues found among her personal effects, the police are press ing investigations throughout numer- ous eastern cities in an attempt to learn the past history of Madame Madeleine 1fertzs clairvoyant. Of Sss State street. who is held charged with the theft of $500 from Mrs. Catherine 'Dunhan. a seeker after a cladrvoyant solution of business perplextties.
 At the jail, where che is held in de- fault of $500 bail, she maintains the same persistent silence concerning her past as has characterized her proceed urs since being arrested. Search for her male companion, supposed to be her husband who escaped through a window when the police were at the fornt door, has been unsnccessful.
 Among her belongings was found palnlist and clairvoyant advertising literature, which makes the police be- lieve she conducted offices in Spring field, Hartford. New York. Elizabeth, Newark and Atlantic fCty, N. J. At the later place tt is believer that she conducted the place under the name Of Madame Taylor. The Hartford cards give Madanle Maitland, 15I Cap itol avenue ,as the person advertis- ing. The police of that city have been asked to investigate this ad- dress.
 The Morning Star and the New ter sey Frei Zeftung, Newark, show thai advertisements were paid for betweer June 25 and about a week ago. Int receipts are made out to c. Hargare' Shaw. Madame nEertz admits having been in Newark for a number o' weeks, but refuses to give any par ticulars. She admits having been 1T Brfdgeport about 10 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
SCALDED ENGINEER
 CRAWLS 3 MILES
 TO TELL OF WRECK
Fireman Roasted to Death and Two Badly Hurt Tn
 Holmes Accident

Danbury. July 2e.-one man was killed and two were seriously injured when a locomotive on the Central New England railroad was wrecked this morning at Holmes, New York, 25 miles west of this city. Joseph Remington, a fireman, was pinned in an upright position against the boiler of the locomotive and scalded and burned to death. while two compan- ions who escaped a similar fate by a' small margin were unable to save him because they were disabled by their own. injuries.
 Romeo Whitson, an engineer, al though fearfully scalded, made his way to Holmes station, a mile away, by alternately walking and crawling, and summoned assistance. Engineer Waitson and Frank aCowless a. flag man, who was also badly hurt, were taken to a, hospital at FfshkiIl, N- F. Both are expected to recover.
 The wrecked locomotive had been engaged in assisting trains overk a heavy grade between Hopewell June ton and Holmes and was running to- ward the former place, tender first. when the trucks of the tender left the rails In the center of a high rock cut The tender plunged into the side of the cut and the cab Of the locomotive telescoped into 1t.
 Remington, Whitson and Cowles were all pinned In the wreckage and enveloped in clouds of steam. The engineer and hagman managed to free themselves and drop to che ground. but Remington had been caught be- tween the tender and boiler and was unable to extricate himself.
 When the steam cleared away. his body was visible through the wreck age. F9agman Cowles' hip was brok- en and he was powerless to move af- ter dropping from the locomotive. En- gineer Wnitson was able to make his way back to the station at Holmes with the greatest difficulty and rail road men who saw him after he reached the station narvelled that he had been able to complete the jour- ney. He tainted after telling the sta 1 ton agent about the wreck
 The west bound track was torn ur for a. distance of about 500 feet at the scene Of the accident and a. wreckine train was dispatched from New Ha- ven to remove the wreckage. Fireman Remington's home was in Hopewen Junction. He came to the New Haven system from PennsyIva- mia and his wife is said to live in ShoeIa, Pa He was about 27 years l old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
PERsoNAn MENTION.

Dr. J. IT. Budau. a former resident of this city but now living in Los Angeles. Cal. is visiting here and to- day he brought to Mayor Wilson a letter Of greeting from Mayor H. H Rose. city executive of Los Angeles In the letter Mayor Rose extended the good wishes of his city and it's cfu- zens as we'll as an invitation to visit the great fairs at San Francisco and San Diego this fall Mayor Wilson gave Dr. Budau a letter of acknowI- edgement and thanks to carry back to Mayor Rose in the fall. Dr. Budau is g. brother-in-law of former Mayor B. T. Buckingham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
NO IMPROVE FOR FIRST DIST N0 SAYS MR. MCF AYDE
Alderman Plans to Cal Ln the Police, Lights and
 Street Paving

Aldermen Malcolm Maeh ayran5 Republican chairman Of the Alder manic committee on streeta and Eite- walks, said. today, that at the ing of the Common Council, AouaeF night, he will take steps to hqic rn all street work and cortemp{ate4 tH-. provements in sections where rol- erty owners pay taxes zn the L district only until the question or ta8 separation of the tax districta ie eelt tied. The alderman said further la he would endeavor to have lights rec moved, police taken from several beats and SO far as possible take away from the sections mentioned on Inn provements that have been granted,
 Property owners in those ai sfilt cannot expect to have these tiln without paying for them" saiu Alder man AIacEayden. sfIt Is also unlalE to tax other property owners Cor lra provements which la portion CT our people may enjoy without taxes
 Black Rock and the section North Main street in the vicinity QL St. Vfncent's hospital have been given many Improvements since the consoil- dation act and they will be most sA- fected.
 Alderman MacF'ayden eEpleinel what he had in mind to City AuoitcI Keating today when he visited tna- official to secure data to present GO the council Monday night. The assessors are at work prepaFins taa lists of those who formerly paid taxes in the First district only.
 Alderman MacFayden returned lo Bridgeport last night, having naeu In Canada to attend the funeral oL brother, who died suddenly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
AUSTRIA FIRES ON .SERVlAN CAPITAL
ccontinued from Pare 1.5

tContinued from Page 1.J lie, however, owing to the rigidlty of the censorship in regard to military movements It was known that the Austro- Hungarian government had re- quisitioned the entire train service and that private transportation in the dual monarchy had ceased and 1t was gleaned from despatc tches from servian points that the Bosnian frontier was looked upon as the most likely point of attack of the Austrian troops and thither the soldiers of King Peter were hurried fn great numbers.
 The Montenegrin soldiery evidently preparing to support their brother Serbs, also concentrated along the Bos- nian frontier.
 The stock exchanges everywhere tl4 Europe were demoralized and where they were not closed business was a1- most at a standstflI.
 David Lloyd George, British chan cellor of the exchequer, today made the following tranquilizing statement:
 England saw nothing in the pres ent financial situation to make it nec- Aesary to call a meeting of the bankers to deal with it.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

July 29. A. D., 1914. Estate of William H Lynch. late of the town of Bridgeport, in said Dis trict, deceased.
 Upon the application of the execu- tor, praying that this court appoint and limit a further time for presenta : ton of claims against said estate. etc. as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered--That said application be heard and d. >-- mined at the Probate Office, in Bridgeport, in said District, on the s1st day of July, A. D., 1914, at II o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish ing this order once in some news paper having circulation in said District, on the 29th day of July, 1914, and return make to this Court
 EDWARD F. FALLEN, a# Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29

Fiber covered trunks with brass trimmings. each in size s2 and s4, regular $8 and ss.5o-s7.
 Canvas-covered trunk with hber binding and cloth lining. brass lock and bolts. g inch size. rgeular s1o-- $7.Bo.
 Brass trimmed trunk with stout canvas covering, leather straps, s4 inch. regular s6.5o- s5. ] Fine trunk with canvas covering and three center bands. Has cloth lining and stout leather strape,se inch, regular s11-ss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
Npw rRaBE oR RBp MES.

Thursday evening in Pickett's hall. Fairdeld, over the post office. the mem bers of Unqfiowa tribe of Red Men, will meet and elect the officers. Some of the officers have already been decided upon but the most important position that of sachem, will be decided Thurs day night The offcers will be i'm stalled by the great chiefs Of the state including Great sachem George A. Fsairchild of Stratford. Great Chief CT Records william Saunders of Nauga- tuck Great Prophet Frank A. Wells Of Waterbury and Past Great Keeper of wannpuna, O. S. Culver of New Ha- ven. The charter is still open.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
HIxs Cunnnlctte Givun 3AO0 for Land Taken
 By City On Main St.

Enr.a. sstEip Of land which the city na mort tooA when North Main skrs 4s sdsnt aAarga arst Conn raeGa@ vTHn aVgardad @400 dsanaa@es by 1{zdEe fScoct oe tho court of common mae1m 8nHmys The board of assessors fn7und that Mrs. Commette had re- lcaawed equal bene6Es and daTnaepea by The wFUenEqg She appealed from this
 In the ganaE of Izeonoza T. OArTeill sEa2rst ths Clty of Stamford fudge Scott awards the plaintins s360 and conts. shs ccxuplnsned thst the city dumpang ground near her dwelling cnngeg nzes to ccngrue0te and nede che szaeaR1 6oezsood unhealthy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
MARRIED.

GAGON- N-arCARDLE-Ih New Ca naan. July 2Ss William Gagon and Miss Katherine McCardle. OR-I6EsNNEDY---In Torring- ton, July 25, Charles Molitor and Miss Mary Kennedy.
 GEORG GE-BEIzyTyS--Tn New Haven, July 2z Rev James Fl. George and Miss Fitch Beers. both of Newtown. PErERsON-TiF1 TiF1EKAEANN - In New York, July 5, Otto IT Peterson of saueatuclk and Miss Arnice P. Lseh- mann.
 BARNU9I. 9I.TO1fLTNSO1g--In Danbury, Ju1y z7 Albert w. Barnui1n and Miss Margaret g. Tonnlinson- PERRY TURNKgF-Ir NorwallS, July az, John ? Turner and Miss May 1sabel Perry of Nyack, N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
GERMANS ANXIOUS TO DODGE GENERAL WAR

Berlin, July 29-The North German Gazette, the official organ of the Ger man government. will publish in its evening edition the following com ment on the international situation.
 ''The peaceful tone of the official Russian communication issued yes terday finds a lively echo here. The imperial German government shares the wish of Russia for the Tnainten- ance of peaceful relations and it hopes the German people will aid in main taining moderate and quiet atti- tude."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29

Military activity on the Russian side of the frontier is confirm ed by many evidences which have reached the ears of German officials but 1t was stated here today that no mobilization order had been issued by the Russian war office.
 Private reports from the Russian frontier say distinct indications of Rus sian military activity have been mo- ticed there. The Russian regiments which have been moving forward to. occupy such important strategic points on the frontier at WierbalIen, Russian Poland, have been served with $50 rounds of ammunition per man and nasty purchases of forage made for the cavalry
 A number of German regiments have been moved toward the frontier as a precautionary measure The men wear the new gray service uniforms and carry their field equipment.
 Stuttgart. Ger. July Socialist anti-war demonstrations in this city today led to such serious collisions be- tween the rnanifestants and the police that the authorities called out the troops to cope with the disturbances. The district where most of the foreign legations are situated were surrounded by police who were attacked with .Yo1- Ieys of stones by the people
 Chicago July 2g-war funds raised at anti-Austrian meetings here last night were counted today and held in readiness to be used for the. trans portation of Servians, Creoteans BoheInians and Slavs who wish to go to Servia. Currency and pledges said to total more than SIC, ,0Oo were raised at one meeting for the benefit of the Servian military hospital service In tense feeling was shown.
 The Austrian doubleheaded eagle l emblem was torn from the walls and tranpied. The Slavic colony here is estimated at more than 50,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
lIsfn.rp.

 5ONES-In fl1is c1tys JIfy 1zs, 1914 Mary Jones' vile of Henry Jopes at her residence, s61 Fairfield ave- nue. aged 79 years, 1 month
 Notice Of funeral her fter as LIEN ETS6ss F'airnelds Conla-, J uly 2ss 1914. William J. Jennings sged b3 years. montng.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence creelzstue Ave on Fridss., July 3lst, at 2.30 D. m Interment at Fair neId East Cemetery. 2s bs KINNAEE-In this city. Tuesday, July 2sths 1914. Mary E. Gi1. wife of John J. K1nnaae. aged 24 years, months, 25 dawR
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late reetdence No S91 Capitol avenue. on Thursday. July S0th at s:30 a. zn. and from St Patrtckss church ct g o'clock. 1uterment a4 Et MirlaaeTs cene- tTY. P 2s be 1l0agEasH A1E--In tlaaa city, July 2s, 1s14s E1izabsth Dowunz, wife of Edward I1onezKa
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late 1-ezf dence No IT WamE1fngton Tszraee on Thurs day. July 30, at esSo a. m.s and from St Auaszatfress church at g a m. with solemn high mass In- torment ct St. AEichaeFa carnntery
 P 2S be CAML&0N thla city. July 28, 1914, John Carlson aged 33 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from t1a gzndez-ta1ing par Iors of Cu1ltnan & Mullins s64 Main street on Thursday, July 30, at 2 30 D. m- 1nternnent at Mt Grove rmNastRfE- .aS e5~ as { New Canaan, JfaIy A.. Rodney s. chichester, aged s7 years.
 nDFNTARD--At. cs7ar1,rac1r 7,,,,, a4 Mary T. Campbell widow of Henry r. Quintard. in the roth year oi hsr age
 DDBWEILe-In Stamford. July 26 John A Doswe1l. aged ss years. 1T'G1LLs-At Stamford. July 2e. Cath crime. widow of John IT. EcGilI. HARDEN--In Danbury. July ga Bridget Harden. aged 34 years. DRGIVEzN--In Danbury, July 23 Hugh ATcGivern. aged 30 years. BBUNDAGE-In Danbury. July 21 George H. Brundaee. aged s1 years CORNIFF--In Stamford July 24 Mrs. De1ephine Corniff. WALLdN---In Norwalk. July 25. Mrs John Wa1lin, aged 51 years. STEPHEN FS-1n Riverton, July 26 Mrs. DeI.oss Fl. Stephens. aged 7' yearA
 GRIFFTN-Tn winsted. July 22. Ann widow of Michael Grifiin. aged q years.
 BOROSIs-In Norwalk. July 2e Charles Borosis, aged o years. RAY11OND-In Rowayton. July 2a Josephine. wife of William T. Ray mond, aged "A years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
MRS. HENRy yONEs.


 Mrs. Mary MeCu1ly Jones, wife Of Henry Jones. died suddenly at the fam fly residence, e61 Fairfield avenue shortly after noon today. She was 79 years of age. Mrs. Jones has been in Ill health for many months, owing to her advanced age. This morning she was taken worse Two physicians were summoned but she did not re- spond to treatment Her death is rnourned by a large circle of friends who knew her, and respected her highly She was life long resident of the city, coming here when a child. She was a member Of St. Johns Epis- pal church. being prominent in all it's affairs and charitable activities. She is survived by husband three sons. James Jones, show case manufactures. and Arthur, living in this city, and Nathaniel Of south Norwalk; and one daughter Miss Hattie Jones, who re- sided with her parents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
wIpENINe NoBnE AvElIIIl
Project to Have Hearing By Coul1lc
 Council Monday Night.

While there are to be g. number ol public hearings before the cornrl1r Council Monday night, perhaps enc hearing on the proposition to wider Noble avenue from Washington pari to Beardsiey park will have the larg est attendance. A previous haarirf was held on a petition to lay perna nent pavement on the street, uc1 of the property oWnsrE favorlnE e. street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
Auto Driver Freed
 From AIrest Accident
 Blamed On Victim

Sebastino Cennerfo. of HaIlett street was thrown to the ground and hands late last evening when he step ped from the curb on East Main street. directly into the path of an automobite driven by Herman Unds- derfer. a carpenter of Stratford
 Undsderfer was taken to the Second precinct atation where he was later able on his part.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29

Black duck covered trunikE. hard- wood slats. leather straps. heavy ooltl=
 82 inch, regular S8.5O-oG-a0
 40 inch. regular @9-~@7.bo Brass trimmed trunk, good ana stout:
 34 inch, regular 37.6O--l
 S2 inch, regular $6.50-5 Steamer trunks with braas trim naings and leather straps strong hard wood slats, sizes zS 84 and 6f5 Wotln s to 36-94 and &5-
 Canvas covered regulation tflnlll slated with hard wood dcWelG cl each side of lock, special ccruarg Lined with cloth and fitted with TBep tray. Tn sizes 28 to 38 and worth ac- cording to size, s7.5o to &s.50- l.3o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
HoWLAND DRY GOODS %.

ana Hancock are Iiabie Tor auv dne or are due to have the warrant gsrvr on them upon their next viait to Bridgeport
 City court ohicials explain that tnsre was an informal discussion as to tlt status Of their eases yesterqaw TTaau 1t became known that the Wfrrans had not been served and that tne tW0 were not in the city It ig said L1ac attorneys differeA. several hoieing oue that a conviction or fine would not 1r technically binding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
MODIFIED MARTIAL LAW
 DECLARED BY RUSSIA

St. Petersburg. July 29-Great pa triotic demonstrations took place among the populace of St. Petersburg today and reports from Moscow state that similar manifestations occurred there.
 and the surrounding districts in the Crimea, a state of official protection or a modified form of martial law has been proclaimed by the government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
CITY OFFICIALS OUTING.

The Bridgeport city officials neld day and outing will probably be held on Wednesday,. August 2e, at River cliffe- Assistant Town Clerk c. E. Winton is trying to organize a base ball team among the city officials to play the New Haven city officials team on that date.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
SEN. STEPHENSON WILL
 NOT SEEK RE-ELECTTON

farfnette. Mich. July 2s-Definite announcement was made today by United States Senator Isaac stephen. son that he would not be a candi date for reelection Mr. Stephenson is sb years old and has been a mem Der of the Senate since 1905.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
AUSTRO-SERVIAN RIOTS
 DISTURB LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, July 2s-Rioting broke out here today in the portion of the city where Servians and Austrians re- side
 There was some shooting but no one was known to have been injured. Po- lice reserves suppressed the disturb Al
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
ORITUARY
1ERs. ,. .. DAVIEs

The funeral of Ida F.. wife Of James C. Davies was held this afternoon at 2:30 from the family home. 81 SeeIey street. Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the service which was conducted by Rev. Richard L. Swain. pastor of the South Congregational church. There were a large number of beautiful floral tributes. The bur- iaI was in Mountain Grove cemetery where Rev. MT. Swain read the conn initial service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
 MAY SUSPEND BUSINESS

Chicago, July 2s.-The directors of the Chicago board of trade held a special meeting this morning to dis cuss the advisab ability of closing the board because of the tense situation. They finally decided to let the board remain open for the time being.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
ENGLISH NAVY SAILS
 UNDER SEALED ORDERS

Portland. Eng. July 2s-The Brit ish fleet sailed from here today for an unknown destination. No inforrras- ton could be obtained from naval of hcials as to the movements of the war vessels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
AUCTION cALE ToNTGHT. WEp

NESDAY, night, 7:SO at 619 Wa ter street, restaurant and store fix lures, 5 show cases, counters, 25 arm lunch chairs. 2 electric fans, ? coffee urns, l ice box, l sideboard, 10 revolving chairs, Vienna chairs. electric sign, looking glass, tables. dining table (10 feet round) range, steak broiler, wood sink, dishes
 pictures. hall rack. etc Daniel F.
 Keane, auctioneer. a<p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
BELGIAN REsERvEs cAILED.

Brussels, Belgium. July 29-The Belgian cabinet decided today to call, out immediately three classes of the army reserves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29

Arthur Smith of 20 Bertha street, Lowell. Mass, has asked the city clerk for the address of Edward Tatro or Tatreau1t, who formerly lived in Taft vile, and is supposed to have been in the grocery business there and here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29

WINDER AND WRAPPERS. must be experienced The Connecficut Web and Buckle Co.,. Knowlton St.. City.
 29 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29
Bra swIaeaaINa MEEr.

Indianapolis. July 29Twelve events were on the program for the first day of the three days swimming meet which opens here today under the aus pices of the Central Am ateur Athletic Union More than 125 of the best swimmers of the country have entered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-29

One-third of the ice supply of Port land, Me, waa destroyed when ice houses were burned. The loss is $7s,- 900.