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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
HOME,
 LAUDS GERMANS

,(contfnued from Page 11 ed to overcrowd the ships and ad- vanced passage dates.
 Mir. Flames was in Geneva when all others had fled. He had come there through rumors of war and did not feel any anxiety. When he reached Geneva he was told that he had better reach the coast quickly He took the ordinary train de luxe, but there were only three passen- gers travelltng-hinself and two Eng lishmen. They reached Paris when the midnight rnobs had heard war was declared and marched through the streets singing the Marselaise He said that that sight was enough to make him realize the danger of be- ing 8 foreigner in a strange coun- try.
 He reached the coast as the gov ernment seized the railroads and waited three hours to book passa ge,
 When he reached sight of British shores he began to realize that Amer ica was safe, for the British warships patrol the coast like policemen in America England knew what she was doing when she built those ships E said MT. Flames.
 On the way back the only distress- ing feature of the trip was the pIow- ing through darkness with no lights Ht-but they were on a northern
 
 gers. It Is predicted by the returned wayfarer that transportation will be opened fully across the Atlantic next week and that Americans abroad will have no trouble either in returning or getting their checks cashed. for with the reopening Of the Bank Of England and American gold floating into the treasury there for Americans the difficulties will be overcome
 On shipboard there were many ar- guments between representatives of the various nations. each feeling bit- terly opposed towards the other
 MT Eames speaks highly of Ger mans, German methods and Herman culture, stating that they are far ahead Of the other nations in many respects. He said that the country showed propserity. However this war came out" said the traveller .one must give Germany the credit of being THE country in the way Of sys- tenn, education and manufacturer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
BALTIMORE MAN CALLED AS RECTOR
 OF CHRIST CHURCH

Rev. John G. sadtler. of Baltimore. rector of St. Mary's Episcopal church in that city. has been offered a call to Christ church in this city to supply the vacancy left by Revs B. J Graft Although no definite acceptance has as yet been received from the Mary land ecclesiastic, it is believed that he will come here.
 The pulpit of Christ church has been vacant for some months, having been supplies by Rev. A. Leffingweil of New Milford. who has announced that he is not a candidate for the position.
 It wassrecently rumored that call was to be given Rev. MT. Cleveland of West Hoboken. N. J.. but no con- nrmation of such a call has been made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
MT. and Mrs; Flanagan
 Enjoying Western Trip

James H. O'Rourke today received a letter from Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan of the superior court who with Mrs Flanagan is making a tour of Yellowstone park. MT. and Mrs. Flanagan report an enjoyable time in the land of scenic wonders. They plan to continue their journey to the Pacific coast. stopping at Salt Lake City and visiting San Francisco and Los Angeles while on the coast. Dhey will stop at Denver on the return trip and expect to be back in St. Louis next Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Flanagan planned to sail for Europe last week but owing to the delay in the departure of the steamer Franconfa due to the Euro pean war they decided take a West ern trip instead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
SHAMROCK " DOCKED
 IN SOUTH BROOKLYN

New York. .Arg. 17-sir Thomas Lip tons cup challenger Shamrock ". was warped alongside the dock of a. South Brooklayn shipyard this morn ing and workmen began to remove the ketch-rig under which the big sloop had sailed most of the way on her long voyage from England to this coun- try.
 Captain Turner, sailing master of the Shamrock, said the voyage from Bermuda to this port had been with out incident. He said that the Sham rock would not be re-rigged but would be hauled out, boxed up and placed in winter quarters at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Greece Warns Turkey
 That War Will Follow
fContinued from Page 1.) ALJSTRIA'S AMBASSADOR
 SAILS FROM ENGLAND

Falmouth. Eng, via London, 2:45 p. m.--Aug. 17--The Austro- Hungarian ambassador to Great Britain, Count Mensdorff, who left London last night, arrived here by special train this morn ing. He embarked on the Wilson line steamer Argo for Genoa.
 The ambassador was accompanied by. a numerous party, in all between 200 and 300 persons Both the station here and the dock were cleared of the public when he arrived. The party was conveyed to the dock in auto- mobiles. Small groups of persons along the streets raised their hats to- the ambassador as he passed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
MJJELHAUSEN BATTLES FAVORABLE TO FRENCH,
 SAYS ITALIAN REPORT

London, Aug. T-The Rome corre- spondent of Reuters Telegram conn pany sends a despatch received by the GdornaIe Italia. from Basel. Switzer- land, under date of August 16, timed 5 D. rn.. which says that bicyelist ar irving from Nue1hausen states that a battle occurred near iMnelhausen be- tween the French and German forces, which resulted favorabiy for the French. The correspondent adds that it has not been found possible to con firm this report
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Thieves Take Flags
 And Picnic Tables

Aerodrome park, Saturday. some one stole the tables on which the lamb was cut up and the temporary bars over which the liquid refreshments were dispensed. The tables and bar were the property Of Alderman Mac Fayden A number of American flags and streamers belonging to T. L. Ab- the grand stand were also taken. The park is located in Stratford and conn plaint has been made to the authori- ties of that town as well as th5 Bridgeport police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Policeman Is Killed,
 Another Wounded, In
 Arresting a Negro

Chicago, Aug. 17.-One policemen, George Trumbull. was killed and an- other wounded today as a result of the desperate resistance to arrest of Simon Hogan, accused by another ne- gro of robbery. Hogan was wounded in the hand and a bullet went through the helmet of a third policeman. Ho- gan surrendered after a frame dwell, ing in which he had taken refuge was surrounded by policemen, whoh rid died the building with rifle and re- volver bullets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Nan o. Fahey stenographer for Mayor Wilson is on her annual vaca- ton Of two weeks. Miss Gertruda 8 Grove is substituting for Miss Fahey. The latter will spend most of her va cation in the Litchheld Hills and the Berkshires.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Senate Rejects Bill To Enter Foreign
 Ships On Registry

Washington Aug. 17-By vote of 40 to 20 the Senate today rejected the conference report on the shipping bill to admit foreign built ship to Anaerf- can registry and proposing to open coastwise trade to foreign craft.
 The House bill was then adopted by the same vote. It only extends Ameri- can registry to all foreign built ships. The bill now goes to President wilson for approval. It is believed he will sign it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
DIED. . = [ .

DIED.
 WETlLk ks-In this city, Aug. 16, 1914. Kettle H., wife of Oscar M. wells and daughter of the late Joseph ana J oaanna Hotchkiss.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. morning. Aug. 18th. at a. n1..k and from St. Augusttne's church at 9:3o a- m 1nterment at Lax eview cern- etery. as DOOLAN-In this city. Aug. 16, 1914, Margaret. daughter of Simon and the late Bridget Doolan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence No 47sCalhoun avenue on Wednesday,. Aug 1s at s:3o a. m., and from St. Augusdne's church at a. m. h. terment at St. MichaePs cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

continued until Friday. Assault charges against Patrick Dorenzo, Avon Park, noIled because James GiIlick. complainant, cannot be located. Like against Tony Montanaro, Lexington avenue. on account of inability to To- cate mysterious John Gill; accused of being implicated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Harry Quinn Catches
 Shark Right Tn Sound

Harry Quinn, who is known as the George Washington of Fairfield ave- nue. caught a, shark at Silver Sands, Milford, yesterday, He went out fish, ing expecting to -7 --b only a few small specimens and was overwhelmed with confusion and water when he landed the shark. He intends to serve the deep sea monster at the coming outing of the Harry P. Quinn Marching and .CxhnWder club,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

B. B. Morris of Philadelphia, giving his occupation a student, was ar rested on Fairfield avenue yesterday afternoon by Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas, charged with operating a six cylinder touring car between Brewster and Mountain Grove streets at a speed of 40 miles an hour. He was released in bonds of $1oo for appearance Sept. 5. The bonds were furnished by John W. Field n-in-1aw of DeVer H.War- ner and former Yale football captain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
GERMANS IN JAMAICA
 PUT UNDER ARREST

New York. Aug. 17.-Ali Germans resident in Jamaica have been placed under arrest, according to the captain Of the steamship Obidenz in port to- day from Jamaican ports. The steam CT flies the Norwegian flag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Bridgeport, Conn,
 Monday, Aug. 1y, 1914.
New feature at dress goods counter.

The eni-fnished skirt is something entirely woman pick out any material that she desires and have it made into attractive skirt with accordion sde plating The only thing left unfinished is the back vidual measure simply seam and the skirt IS ready to put on.
 Plated skirts enjoying great popularity this The iready feature makes it to get one Any material whatsoever made into sei-ready skirt for the extra charge of $1O0.
 Plaited tunics from any material that is chosen, will be furnished all ready to put extra charge 75c ain floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Mordecai Brown Won't
 Play Under Jones

St. Lolis.Aug. 17-Mordecai Brown. who will be succeeded as manager of the St. Louis Federals by Fielder Jones, said today that he would not play under Jones. Brown added that he had not been notified of any change in the nanagership of the team but if the reported charge were true he had not been treated fairly by the clubowners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

According to the best reports that have been allowed to pass the censors in Europe, the losses in the war so far have been heavy, particularly on the German side in the daring assault upon the forts surrounding Idege, Belgium The German Red Cross and the army ambulance corps are work ing hard to care for the thousands of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

This map shows the location of the forts around Liege, Belgium, which are reported to be brave1y holding out against the Germans. The resistance these forts have made against the in- vaaaon of the kaiser's troops is one of the remarkable features of the war;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

The Germans hurled thousands of men against these modern fortifica- tfons, but were reported repuIsed re- peatedly with heavy losses. How long will the forts hold out That is a question to which the world is waiting an answer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
DOMINICAN PEACE
 COMMISSION MEETS

Washington, Aug. 17-The Ameri- can Peace Commission to the Donini- can republic has arrived in Puerto Plata and will hold it's first meeting today. according to a despatch to the navy department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
George schrit

George Schrieber,s being held at the jail for superior court action on charges of having attempted the kid mapping of his child in Danbury, was taken suddenly i'll yesterday, his trou- b1e being diagnosed as acute appendi- citis. He was transferred to Bridge port hospital in an emergency hospital ambulance. It has not been decided as to whether an operation will be necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
THEY WON'T LET YOU REFORM
New York Mail

( NeW J Ork
 A few days @eter. you have quit tobacco. a. friend in Kentucky ships you enough tobacco to last you year. And when.you make up your mind to quit lying, some girls asks you to guess how old she is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
s12, ,5oo GIVEN FOR USE
 IN RED CROSS WORK

Washington, Aug. 1.-Two contr1- buttons for use on European battle fields, one from the Rockefeller Foundation for $1e, 600 and one from Mrs. Russell Sage for s2.5eo, reached Red Cross Headquarters here today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

Thomas Piptone, manager of the foreign exchange department of Red mond 6 Go, Of New York. confessed stealing $150,ooo from his firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

Complaints have been made to the police that gang of boys has been busy in the North End during the past week stealing children's playthings, even going so far as to go up on yer andas and take the playthings out of the hands of the children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
WHAT AIIs JONES.
(Judre

Knicker-wha.t is the matter with Jones?
 Bocker-If he takes vacation. they wonder how he can aford tos and if he doesn't they wonder ie his accounts are straight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

A total eclipse of the sun is expect ed to plunge into shadow the present war territory in Europe. on August 21st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

Louis Mason of 729 Arctic street has reported to the police that his home was entered last night through the forcing of 9 rear door. A necklace, pair of earrings and $125 in cash were taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

MRS. LILLIAN WARNER PATCHEN
 Three of her associates with whom she sang for many years in the choir Of the South Congregational church, sang the hymns she had loved in life, at the funeral service of Lillian War. ner, widow of Henry Patchen, today. The service was at 2:3O this afternoon from the late home of the deceased, 5So Noble avenue. Rev E. H Ken yon, rector of St. PauPs church. off, ciated The three remaining mem bers of the South church quartet Mrs May Hard, J. Howard Russell and William c. Rockwell, with Mrs Susan Hawley Dagvis as soprano. sang Rock of AgesS and Thy Will Be Done '' These were Mrs. Patchen's favorite hymns The service was the simple but impressive ritual of the Protestant Episcopal church. The bearers were: Edward A and Homer Godfrey Will liam c. Rockwell, J. Howard Russell w. E. Wills and H. L. Grams Among the mourners were many members of the South Congregational church, niu- sfcians, and some of the most promi- nent residents of the city. Many beau tifu1 floral tributes surrounded the casket and testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The burial was in Lakevfew cemet cry where Rev. Mir. Kenyon read the bur- ial service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
RETAIL PRICE or ALL
 MEATS NOW FALLING

: Chicago. Aug. 17-Ceincident with the opening today of the federal in- vestigation here into the advance in prices on foodstuffs, cut nea..z= at the stockyards declined 25 to 80 cents a hundred wholesale. This is said to mean a retail decline Of about one cent a pound It was explained that the recession in prices was due to re- ceipts of hogs and cattle nearly dou- ble those of d week ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
, CARD OF wANKs

he undersigned desires to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who assisted us during our. recent Bereavement in the sickness and death of our wife and mother, also 10 all who sent floral tributes to the funeral and especially to the members of the Brid dgeport Police de. partnnent.
 JOSEPH BURKE AND
 FAMILY a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

Earmer want Aas. one Oent 2 word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
OBITUARY
HARRTET c. cLEvELAND.

The funeral of Mrs Harriet c. Cleveland was largely attended at 8 clock this afternoon from the horae, 552 William street, with Rev. E "A Burnes, pastor of the Washington Park Methodist church, officiating. The body will be taken to Elizabeth, N J., tomorrow for burial in Ever green cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

FOR RENT-Re large 12 room house all Improvements Cen trally and desirably located. Phone 825. l. IT ssp REWARD for any information. re- garding Black, White and tan beagle hound pup, six months old lost or stolen. George Jacoby, 1a8 5 Wood avenue. L17 s+ WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE house or cottage of T or 8 rooms State price and location Address IT. K. Care Evening Farmer
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

OTHER DEATHS ON FACE FoUR).
The Washington times., 1914-11-03
Deaths.
Deaths.
Ernest Schmid 7S years 1896 Fairmont stret

Ernest schmid. 75 years, 1895 Fairmont street
northwest
Mollie V. Aiken. a years. III Lincoln
avenue northeast.
Sarah E. F'rankland. 7s years, 1924 Fourteenth
street northwest
Henrietta Adams. 45 years. Garfield Hospital.
Celia V. Reddick. "a years. Washington
Home for Incurablesy
Margaret E. Rose, SO years. 8A Lexington
Anna Waskoff 25 years. Gallinger Hospital.
Rosanna Winter. 81 years. Freedmens Hos
pital.
James Wright 70 years. Government Hospi-
William H Spencer "a years. 112 street
northeast.
Thelma X, McFadden. I year. s12s street
northwest
Elijah J. league. 81 years. 52s Sixth street
northeast.
Bertha Volasky. 80 years. s2s Sixth street
southeast
Alexander Walker. IA years. se2 New York
avenue northwest.
Jane n. Yerby. Sc years. BOIL Eleventh street
northwest.
Annie Melton. so years. 2o1s First street
northwest.
Louise Docket So years. Freedmen's Hos
Roscoe Bradford. II years. 8 F street north
Jennie V Reeve. So years. s25 Golden street
southwest.
George W Berry. go years. AS N street north
Daniel Scott. 50 years. Gallinser Hospital
Phelopia Brooks. 7 years. Children's Hos
pital
Douglass F. Moore. 10 years. 2o56 Eighth
street northwest.
Martha Watson. 80 years. 1904 r street
northwest.
William W. Dunlap. IS years. Emergency
Hospital.
George Cyprus. years. Providence Hospital
The Washington times., 1914-11-03
PUBLIC NOTICES
CONRAD ii. SYME. JAMES FRANCIS
SMITH. Attorneys.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
CRIlmr I,lI i IrMRI

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA: HOLDING A
DisTR1Cr COURT. IN RE: Opening and
District of Columbia. District Court No. 1:25.
Notice Is hereby given that the Commits
sioners OF the District Of Columbia. pursuant
to TIE provisions of section 16Os to section
1908 /. inclusive. OF the code of law for the
District of Columbia. have filed a petition
the land necessary for the opening and ex-
tension OF an alley in Square SJS in the Dis
trict of Columbia. as shown on plat or map
filed with the said petition. as part thereof.
and praying also that a jury of five iudicious.
disinterested men. not related to any person
interested in these PROCEEDINGS and not In
Columbia or Of the United States be sum-
moned by the United States marshal for the
each owner of land to be taken may sustain
by reason of the openi ling and extension OF
said alley and the condemnation Of the land
necessary for the purposes thereof. and to
assess as benefits resulting therefrom the en-
tire amount of said damages. including the
expenses Of these proceedings. upon each lot
square block in which said alley is to
be opened and extended. and upon each lot.
squares or blocks confronting the square In
which said alley Is to be opened and ex-
tended. as provided for in and by the afore-
said code OF law. 1t Is. by the Court this
26th day of October. A. ID. 1914 ORDERED.
That all persons having any interest in these
proceedings be. and they are hereby. warned
and commanded to appear in this court on or
before the 10th day of November. A. d. 1914.
at ten o'clock A. M. and continue In attend
ance until the court shall have made it's
final order ratifying and confirming the award
of damages and the assessment Of benefits
of the Jury to be empaneel and sworn here
in; and 1t is further ORDERED. That a
copy of this notice and order be published
once in the Washington Law Reporter. and
twice a week for two successive weeks in
the Washington Evening Star. The Washing
ton Times, and the Washington Post. news
papers published in the said District. before
49, MI - ,har n
1t is further ORDERED. That copy Of this
notice and order be served by the United
States marshal or his deputies. upon each
of the owners of the fee of the land 20 be
condemned herein may be found by the
said marshal. or his deputies. within the
District Of Columbia before the said 10th day
OF November. A. d. 1914. BY the Court:
THoS. H. ANDERSON. Justice. lseaD A
IFuG '0Gyi cyiiNSfSGHAM isst Asst cierk kierk by
The Washington times., 1914-11-03
Masonic Lodge Holds
Memorial Services

Members of Benjamin B. French
Lodge, F. a. A. NJ. last night held
memorial services for the members Of
the lodge who hav" died during the
year. The services We're conducted at
Masonic Temple Andrew Wilson. chap
lain of the lodge delivered the memorl al
address. An appropriate musical pro-
gram was given by {. +. Myers, G..
w. Moore and the lodge choir.
The deceased members are Ferdinand
". Callaghan. David l.. Coon William
h Ellis, James William Ellsworth.
Frederick D. Griffith. Joseph O. Har-
rison, ST., John w. Parsons, T. A. ROs-
zell Taft, Charles V. Trott, Leander T..
Williams. Warren A. WOOdson and
Christopher c. Yeabower.
The Washington times., 1914-11-03
TODAY'S BEST FILMS.
Selected by GARDNER MACK.

Dustin Farnum in "The Virgin
inr' NaskyD, the Garden, 423
Ninth street.
Nineteenth InstalIment CThan-
street.
Bruce McRae In "The Ring and
the Man. (FamOus PIayers), the
streets.
"HeIping Mother" CRexD, the La
fayette, f, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets.
Margaret Gibson and Alfred ID.
NOsburgh in "kidding the Boss"
(VftagraphD, the Apollo, 624 III
street northeast.
"Spartacus" (KIefne-Cfnes), the
Savoy, Fourteenth. near Irving
street.
Max Figman and Lolita Robin
son I'm "The Man on the Box"
UaskyD, CrandaII =, Ninth and f
streets.
John Barrymore in "The Man
from Mexico" FamOus Players,
the Strand, Ninth and ID streets.
Blanche Sweet, Wallace Reid,
and Billie West in "FOr Her Faith
er's SINS" by Anita LOOs (Majes-
ticI, the Empire, 915 III street
northeast.
(Note: These selections are based
on the personality of the players and
the producing company and not per
sonal inspection except in special
cases.-G. NJ.
The Washington times., 1914-11-03

was what you made last year, stick
tc the little old job that pays off reg
ularly and make photoplay, or fiotiOn
or dramatic writing your avocation.
You'll eat more regularly and have a
greater peace of mind. If a man who
earns between $4,000 and $4,000 a
year with various forms of fiction
and phOt0play can still cling to cigar
advertising. you do not have to feel
that you must cut loose the first
time you make five or six sales in one
month"
The Washington times., 1914-11-03
Vital Records.
Births.

Abraham and Estela Flax. boy
Jay w. and Mary E. Whitney. girl.
William IL. and Emma l.. Andrews. boy.
Sidney E. and Martha K. Bishop. boy.
Albert and Mabel l.. Springman. girl.
Edward f. and Ethel NJ. Miller. boy.
Raymond Il. and Edna NJ. Graves. boy.
j.. Franklin and Sadie V. Jacobs. girl
Edward M and Elsie 5. Lewis. giri.
James h. and Isabelle M Hartman. boy.
John w. and Elsie NJ Osborn. boy
James Il. and Catherine V. kessier. girl.
Samuel H. and Minnie A. Brennan. boy.
c. Daniel and Laura V. Cornwell. girl.
William and Josephine krouse. girl
John and Lene Goldsmith. boy.
joseph and Ida Feinberg. girl
Louis Ii. and Carrie E. Minor. girl.
Albert and Alberta Dyson. boy.
Oscar and Anna A. Proctor, girl.