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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
O,OOO Russian Troops Landed in France to Help In Turning Back the Teutons === Chancellor Won Bethmain=Hollweg and Minister of Foreign Affairs Won Jagow Re- ported Ready to Resign

Paris, Sept s. 325 m-Violent encounters have oc- cured the French between Champenoise and at the southern point of the forest of Argeonne The French have fallen back nowhere The Germans reported to have lost gound.
 One of the most important battles of the European continues to rage today to the Paris along front of the allied armies extending from NanteuIe- Haudoun to Verdun. The Germans in turning have swept through the entire Compegne country the five German columns hurling their strength against the front of the allied forces which extends distance of 40 miles.
 The meagre Altering ix from the zone of the fighting today indicates that the allies have gained de- cided against the German right wing which ported to have suffered heavily in attempting the priver MaTne.
 report which passed by the French and British says that 25OOOO troops have been aded in France presumably with the object Thanking the Ger mans in Belgium.
 In the eastern theatre of the war the Russians lowing their brilliant at Lmburg capital of Austrian Gacia, throwing their against first Austrian army which for days has been des perstely trying to break through the between Lublin and Kohlm.
 Details of the fighting around Lemberg contain the statement that the Russians prisoners trians On the other hand advces from Berlin to the German embassy at Washington, say that the eastern army advancing Russian territory repused violent Russian attack and captured 500 prisoners
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
Miss Wheeler Home
Accounts Her Experience When War Cloud
 Broke.

Miss Bessie Wheeler of Wells Place, Stratford, returned yesterday from Europe having had a number of interesting experiences since she sail ed from Boston on the 27th of June. Miss Wheeler is a graduate of Smith College with the class of 1912. She was one of a party of 10. girls, all college graduates who spent their simmer in Europe.
 The party landed first at Naples and were untroubled by war rumors until they were crossing the Alps af- ter having toured Italy. When the news first came to them they were told that it was matter, not of days, but of months.
 They arrived at Andernatt, Switz- erIand, on August 1st, eager for fur ther reports of conditions but were unable to secure newspapers so they jOurneyed on to Lucerne. At Blase they found threatening conditions The frontier gates were closed, and general excitement prevailed among the inhabitants. The party stopped at the Hotel Europe, where there were a number of German walters with whom they discussed the possi- bilities of war. They had hardly finished talking with them when for ty of the walters were summoned to return to Germany for the war. One of these walters who seemed to feel kindly toward the Americans, told Miss Wheeler that the German peo- pie did not want to go to war, and that they thought the Kaiser too headstrong, and careless of the lives which he sacrificed for his purpose.
 Although war had not yet been de- clared, troops were already gathering at Blase. Americans who wished to cross into Germany had to carry their baggage and walk some three miles across the frontier. Communi- cations with America either by cable or mail were impossible.
 By Monday, things seemed to have quieted down somewhat. Miss Wheel CTS party went on to Neuhausen, Switzerland, and prepared to take train for Heidelburg. As the train was about to start, they were told that they could not go on to Heidel- burg, but must get off the train. Since they could not enter Germany, they decided to go to Schauffhaufer,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
GERMAN CABINET OFFICERS, REPORTED IN CONFLICT WITH
 EMPEROR, READY TO RESIGN

Washington Sept 8The German embassy today ed the following message from Berlin:--
 "A column under of the an advancing together with the under Danle, Russian territory repused sians and captured 500 Russian prisoners
 In the sou the servans tried Nitrovca to break into CrOatian territory About 5000 Servians and much material captured"
 Washington Sept 8-A despatch to British embassy the London foreign office states operating the re- suffering serious actinq fenSVe and in places has retreated."
 Paris, Sept despatch Agency Petre- grad that the strong Austrian forts situated Galca about Lember0 captured by the Russians September 5.
 Rome, Sept Via London, Sept. S-A despatch lin to the Messenger Emperor and Chancellor -HoIweg Minister of Foreign Affairs Jago being which led to the coalition of against is reported according the published despatch their resignationS have been rendered.
 London Sept. S-A despatch Daily terdam that it stated good authority plies exhausted rifles LandsIum said to be of It insufficient ammunition
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
FEDERATION
 OF LABOR CONFINES
Committees Appointed and Fraternal Delegates Speak--Much Busi= ness to Be Taken Up
 This Afternoon

The 29th annual convention of the State Branch of the Connecticut Fed ertaion of Labor began at 10:30 o'clock this morning at Labor Hall, State and Main street. president Julius c. Stem Iau, presiding. The first business of the day was begun by the appointment of the following committees:
 Credentials: James F. Lunkett, New Haven; Martin German, Danbury; i; Frank Steinniller, Hartford.
 Auditing: James Nance, Hartford.
 Executive Counsel: Joseph Baker, Louis Atwater, Bridgeport.
 Rules: William Hennessy, Danbury; i; Charles Stout, Bridgeport; Albert Forni, Hartford.
 Reception of Mayor: Jasper McLevy. Bridgeport; John J. OrNei1, Bridge port; Charles Stout, Bridgeport.
 Distribution: Michael Kerron. New Britain; Martin Baldwin; Waterbury; E. G. Ncrton, Seymour.
 President Edward S. Alden, of the Massachusetts State Branch of the American Federation of Labor, who
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came as a fraternaI delegate to the Connecticut state branch addressed the convention at length, making many appropriate suggestions which were recognized as beneficial for both state branches. His entire address appears elsewhere in The Farmer today.
 Miss Mary B. Calvin, of the Wonens Trade League of America, addressed the body on the subject of Women in Trade League ATovements.' The as sembled delegates app1auded her vo- ciferously and adopted the recom- mendations made by her.
 An adjournment was taken at the noon hour until 1:30, when reports of the various committees were heard, to be followed by speeches by the mayor ana various other officials including Compensation Commissioners James T. Donahue, of the End district and Fsred M. Williams of the 5th district. Tomorrow both George B. Chandler of the list district and local comnt ssioner Edward T. Buckingham are to speak.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
PUBLIC HEARING
 ON BROOKLAWN AVE, PAVEMENT TONIGHT

Before the Common Council tonight will be a public hearing the matter of permanent pavement in Brooklawn avenue between the Dewey street bridge over Rooster river to the BrookIawn club. This section of Brooklawn avenue has been included in 1.-the Warrenite contracts, against which c. D. Anderson obtained an in juRction. It is proposed to pave the street witl>> concrete on a trap rock base.
 Other public hearings will be had on the petition of A. D. Moulton, that the city purchase the triangular piece of land at Main street and Beechmont avenue.
 Petition of the New York, New E1a- ven and Hartford Railroad Co. for permission to relocate it's tracks in East Washington avenue, between Central and Sea.vieW avenues.
 Petition of R. F. Clancy, ct. al-s for
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REPUBLICANS OF
 BRIDGEPORT TO
 BOOST WILSON FOR GOVERNOR

Delegates from Bridgeport will go to
 the Republican state convention at
 New Haven tomorrow prepared to nresent the name of Mayor Clifford B. wilson as the nominee for governor crowded they find the prospect favor- a f,le, ssxytleu they reach the Elm City sTvhfs has been agreed among the dele krafes and the Republican leaders here: iThe delegates from Bridgeport com fprtstng the 21st, 22ndsa-nd 23rd senate Trial districts will he George S. FiiH,
 Tr.7r IT. King. Frank Elliott, Arthur lJelifYe John Kinsellas Charles C.
 Txinxston and2Arthq1r, M Comley- One kof the delegates in discussing the s1t- l1ation said today:
 i ssrhere are a number of aToWed can dfdates for the nomination and there are a number or pronnaneht ' nlsll s1ll @..o ,.o have been mentioned for it who are moi seeking the nomination.. Just at Lrresen4 it is any mans game MT. ETennev LID in Hartford is playing an old Wonnan's game He Is playlng lsafe Mayor Wilson's 8 candidacy IS no ldoke His friends have done some F(1f4,e& work in his behalf and he may l:bIoom up with a surprising strength. v~he delegation from this city ana wrorn Danbury are solid for him. The konIv talk about making Mayor W1l- son lieutenant governor has been 1n the newspapers. The mayors fr1enos and the politicians have been boosting him for first place right along.
 .~The Danbury delegation. you VIII remember, came to the Mckinley d1n- a,er here and distributed badges boom tdns. wilson for governor. The Fair field delegates will be for Wilson, So will the delegation from Norwa.lk. We have assurances of some votes from
 setfeI, Huntington, Stratford, New town. Br-oo7zhe1d and Monroe The
 de1egates from Stamford are friendly
 to q1s. too. It may happen that when
 the up state folks get dead locked,
 r1ifr wilson will slip to the front +he courproarise candidate"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
zAPATA BANDS
 ARE AGAIN BUSY

Washington, Sept. 8-Official des- patches today telling of. the, cutting of Mexico Ctty's water supply for three days, presumably by zapatista bands, concerned administration officials be- cause they reflected the relentless ac- tivity of the southern leader follow ing the recent parleys with Carranza representative
 It was considered practically cer- tain that, if Carranza and Villa unite in forming a strong central govefn- ment, reorganization by the United States will follow, and the new ad- nninistration will have sufficient mili- tary force to quelI the zapata move, ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
GARLAND IS
 UNDER ARREST
Sou0ht Since Death of Hannah Cross Is Located In
 Boston.
Especial to The Farmer. )


 Boston, Sept. 8-Frank M. Garland, of Bridgeport, Conn.,, was arrested and turned over to the Bridgeport police today charged with the larceny of $4,- 900 in cash and jewelry valued at $1,- 300 from Mary Luquer, of that city.
 The arrest it is thought grows out of the litigation over the settlement of the estate of Hannah A. Cross. The warrant was issued on August 19 by Assistant Prosecutor John F. Gray. The latter today said the complaint against Garland was a lengthy one but he refused to make it public until Gar land is brought here. Detective Sergeant James Bray started for Bos- ton today prepared to ask for extradi- ton papers in case Garland refuses to return to the Jurisdiction of Connecti- cut.
 Attorney Thomas M. Cul1inan. ad- r11inistrator of the Cross estate with the will annexed, brought suits for S15,OOO against Mrs. Mary Thompson Luquer at whose home at Park and MapIewood avenues Mrs. Cross died. There was so much written about her death that her body was eIhumed and examined under the suspicion that she had been poisoned. No trace of pois- on was found however. Mrs. Cross had named Garland e1ecutor of her will but he declined to serve. Gar lands name mas fOeon 1TeQuenIly In0n- toned in connection with suits grow ing out of the Cross will litigation brought against Mrs. Luquer and her daughter, Edith Lquer Campbell. Gar land several years ago claimed to have Invented a gun that would revolution ize warfare. He interested a number of New Haven capitalists but so far as is known the gun was never manuz factured. Mrs. Luquer now lives at 37O Wood avenue, this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08

There won't be any action in the Carl Simeon case for at least a week, '' declared States Atto--~-- Homer s. Cummings this morning.
 Have you decided to ask for a bench warrant for Siemon?'' the states attorney was asked.
 'T have nothing to say in regard to that was the reply. There is noth- ing new in the situation
 When seen at his office in the coun- ty court house today the states at torney had just finished reading the 500 pages of testimony in the Sdemon case. He had no other knowledge of the case other than he gathered from the written testimony and the state
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nents of persons who have talked to him since Siemon was discharged.
 In an interview with a Stamford Ad- vocate reporter the states attorney is Qlnotedzas saying. U will issue a bench warrant for MT. Siemon provided: First, there has been a miscarriage of justice and second, think [ can cor rect the miscarriage of justice.'
 Speaking of the testimony MT. Cum mings remarked: 'rOne wouldn't know the same case was being treated from reading the report of the coroner's hearing-''
 When asked today is he had been correctly quoted, MT Cummings said: Yes, that is substantially correct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
POPE BENEDICT XIV.
 RECEIVES HIS GROWN

Rome, Sept. s-The coronation of Pope Benedict XIV. took place Sunday dn the Sistine chapel. The ceremony was imposing in its solemnfty- The Siettne chapel was used for the occa- sion in order to avoid pomp during Ehe war that is in progress. The en- hdre pcntdffca1 court. members of the Roman aristocracy, and the family of The pontfn were present.
 I.aEer in the day Pope Benedict re- refved successfvely in private audi ences Cardinals Gibbons, Farley and OsConnel1, who presented their suites and some American friends to the pontifG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
FRANCIS JOSEPH, Z MSTRlA'S RULER.
 DECLARED DEAD

London, Sept. s.-s:55 D.; m.-The African World. a weekly publication, has received information through what it regards as a reliable Austrian source, to the effect that the Austrian emperor, Francis Joseph, died 12 days ago The news of the Emperor's death was suppressed in Austria-Hun- gary, the paper says, on account of the dangerous internal situation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
STEPPED BEFORE TRAIN.
 IS DEAD OF INJURIES

Greenwich, Conn. Sept. s.-Tomilus Rufus Jones. 9, of this town, who was struck by a train at the Green Svich station Sunday night, has suc- number to his injuries. MT. Jones was waiting for a train to take him To Boston when, apparently without realizing that a local train was ap- preceding, he stepped out on the track fo watch a. signal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
Greenwich Man Held On Assault And Robbery
 With Intent To Kill

Greenwich, Sept. 8.-Rocco Romnla was bound over to the superior court by Judge Tierney today under $5, 0O0 bonds, charged with assault upon and attempt to kill, and assault with in tent to rob Antonio Barinik at Round E4u, last ~Aek
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
"A REORGANIZATION.

of America:
 "A PROCLAMATION.
 Whereas, great nations of the world have taken up arms against one another and war now draws millions of men into battle whom the counsel of statesmen have not been able to save from the terrible sacrifice;
 And whereas. in this as in all things it is our privilege and duty to seek counsel and sucmor of Almighty God, humbIing ourselves before Him, confessing our weakness and our lack of any wisdom equal to these things;
 And whereas, it is the especial wish and longing of the people of the Unit ed States, in prayer and counsel and peace;
 'eTherefore, I, woodrow Wilson. President of the United States do de- signate Sunday, the fourth day of October, next, a day of prayer and suppIication and do request all God fearing persons toNrepair on that day to their places of worship there to unite their petitions to Almighty God, that, overrulfng the counsel of men, setting straight the things they cannot govern or alter, taking pity on the nations now in the throes of conflict, in His mercy and goodness showing a way where men can see none, He 
 again and restore once more that con cord among rnesS and Mfafcions without which there can be neither happin ess nor truth, friendship nor any whole some fruit of toll or thought in the world; praying also to this end that He forgive us our sins, our ignorance of His holy will, our wilfu1ness and many errors, and lead us in the path of obedience to places of vision and to thoughts and counsels that purge and make wise.
 ''In witness whereof. T have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
 ''Dene at the City of Washington this eighth day of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and fourteen and of the in dependence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirty ninth
 WOODROW WILSON.
 ''By the President: William Jep- nings Bryan, Secretary of ,State.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
FIRST CONSISTORY
 OF NEW POPE HELD

Rome, Sept s.-The first eonsistory If Pope Benedist was held here to- dav. September 8, the Nativity of the Viredn, was chosen for this occasion bv the pontif himself
 The participation was limited almost entirely to ecclesiastics and officials of the vatican Numerous relatives of Pope attended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
Henney Or HOIcomb
 To Be Candidate
Fillmore s. Banks. of Fairfield To Be Nominated For
 Attorney General.
tspecia1 to The Farmer.)

Hartford. Sept s--Wath the Repuib- Iican state convention but one day away those on the inside look for the nomination of either Judge William F. Henney- of Hartford of Judge Mar GUS A Holcornb of Southington for governor and Judge Fillmore S. Banks of Fairfield for attorney general
 'sIt will be either Henney. or Hol- cornb.s said one close to the throne today, .tand either one will accept BlakesIee hasn't got a 1ook-ln-"
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the construction of a sewer in East Eaton street, 400 feet from Park avenue.
 Petition of w. B. Glenn, ct. al., for the construction of a. sewer on Fair view avenue to connect with sewer to be laid in Wayne street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
MEL SONS DESCENDANT
 DEAD AT EIGHTY-TWO

IIondoA-. mEapt. s.-Rear Admiral Mau- rice Horato Nelson died at Portsmouth yesterday. He was s2 years of age and S rescendant of the great sea fighter of fhat name, being the AR.C1 son of the mneond Earl Nelson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
lost Important Battle Of The European War Is Raging Today, As German Army, Supposed
 To Be Attacking Allies, Is Reported Checked
PRESIDENT ASKS
 UNITED STATES TO PRAY FOR WARS END

Washington, Sept. S-President Wilson today signed proclamation calling for the people of the United States to pray for peace in Europe. The Presidents proclamation sets aside Sunday, October 4, as a day of prayer.
 President wilson's proclamation was as follows: By the President of the United States
 of America:
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UDSON DUSTERS-NlCTT TERRORS OF GREENWICH VILLAGE

| the lighted windows Of the M,rpip,,.
clubrooms figures moving about unron.
scious of their danger. Tho N,min,
sign above the entrance Of tho muyln'
picture show. striped the mois aspbaI,
with bands Of light 1t shonc >,dionr,
on the hideous stained walls nf tn, b,i
reflect n greasy lustre.
Not oven n murmur arose from ,b
degenerate gangmen in their hlBn,
places. Promenaders passed in pair,
women's skirts trailcd in the dlrkn.y,
| there was n succession of ipai.,in,,
faces lighted by pale and momont,r,
smiles, an endless proccssinn #
strange crowd wearing u I'isuin,
sameness. Misery and pleasure. ran,
their boothcels together s'th,y raj.
ioped into the depths Of the night
Then of n sudden there cam, 20 hlo7
| from the direction of West SNr,.pit
and Seventeenth streets Two h.. han
fires had been lighted by Catt.ll'. crow,
midway between the avenues 90 d!gr,,.
the attention of the polio" stationed f.
| Eighth avenue, who at one" ran w..,
to scatter the fires. Four of tn. n,ryi
est guns" of the Busters s,ipp.d int
the hail that led to the upper floor :,
pick the initial quarrel Th.p came
revolver shot. the signal for tn, rush.
There was an outpouring of Hudson
busters from all their hiding places II.
the avenue and the whole mol piled
up the loose stairway. There is Il Ger
| tain form of excitement In u gang rush
The hall echoed with wells ,lr-. anu
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were in sight which he had been await
ing. II was an express delivery wagon
being driven southwark.
Circular Jack nodded his approval.
"Put it over good, Smitty," he solilo-
quiZed.
AS the vehicle passed the gangman in
the street had grabbed Cherry and
hoisted him into the rear of the express
wagon. The next development was
that the boy threw out Of the wagon
three or four parcels. which were deity
caught by Smitty as he pursued the
wagon. The latter disappeared into one
OF the side streets, while from the dis
lance We could see Cherry jump nimbly
from the wagon, clutching still another
parcel and run east.
This holsting trick IL so quickly exc
cuted that it Is difficult of detection.
1t deceived even the casual drivers Of
trucks in the vicinity. In fact, one was
led to the impression that the man and
boy were merely delivering goods along
their route, and the driver OF the dcliv-
cry wagon remained for the time ut
terly unconscious OF the AFFAIR. There
are Il couple OF fences in Greenwich
street to whom this plumber is taken
and who dispose Of II on the Fast Side.
Circular Jack continued on his zigzag
course, but eventually met his friend
from the Jefferson Market Prison. His
first action was to offer him some OF
his cold medicine, which the other
snuffed greedily. 1t appeared that this
was the main purpose of the meeting.
met these two men several nights
later. when, as ] learned, word had been
passed through the district that the
busters were to rush or shoot up a
nclGhboring gang that had become
troublesome. Our meeting place as II
CHANGED was at Blocker and Barrow
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there's graft oh, what's the use OF
WORKING"
He was telling the truth. Circular
Jack never works. He has n pursuit,
or calling. one might say, but II en-
tails no form Of human labor. In fact.
many "a respectable resident OF Green
witch Village might well have reason
to be uneasy over the fact that many
types such as this wander about its
cnvirons. But he is only one entity of
that unorganzed and amorphous thing.
the gang. that prcys on a community.
representing part of the dccadcnce that
biologists show us accompanying prog
ress throughout the ages. | have seen
Circular Jack Stink. II pale and hag-
gard apparition. through Abingdon
square and its adjacent points. pursu-
ing his peculiar courses. ON the go per-
haps two or three days, without eat
ing or sleeping. And no one. seeing
this gray and young old figure with
out knowing his kind. could have
dreamt of the venomous influence that
he excrted in the city's life.
One morning when I met him. and n
dismal morning ii was too lazy gray
mists crawling across Ganscvoort Mar
ket. where the Long Island and Jersey
gardeners were unloading their trucks,
Circular Jack said that he was on his
way to meet n friend of his who was
going to be discharged from jefferson
Market Prison. He started of i'm the
direction of his destination with his
characteristic walk. lie would travel