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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
Belgians Retreat

Associated Press.
London, Sept. IA dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Co. from Ostend
says:
"Violent fighting lasting five
hours has taken place between Mel
le and Quatrecht. near Client. he
tween Belgian volunteers and a su-
perior corps of Germans. After de-
termined resistance the Belgians re-
tired in good order.
"The Germans occupied Melle
and are marching on Ghent."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08


Paris, Sept. THE following Of
fetal communication was issued
here tonight:
First, The Allies have advanced
their left wing without energetic
opposition from the enemy.
Second, tho situation is un-
changed on our center In the re-
gion of Verdun, our forces alternate
ly advancing and retiring. There
have been some partial successes on
our right in the Vosges.
Third. the advancing troops and
the Allies defending PaIis have had
several combats on the Ourcq river
with the result in favog of the AL
lies"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
MISS PAULINE FEUTZ
: GETS CARPET SWEEPER
| AT WALLS STORE

Miss Pauline Feutz was awarded
the Duntley carpet sweeper by the
w. 4. Wall & Co.. as a special gift
to the candidate having the highest
vote In the contest list at the close
of the stores business hours Sat
urday. Her total number at that
time was $3.50.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08

was burned to death about week
ago. The ladies of the Children's
Home and the authorities are max
ing every effort to locate the father
or any other relative.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
Germans Defeated

Associated Press.
London, Sept. "A Reuter- dis
patch from Antwerp confirms earlier
dispatches of a German repulse in
fray at Coppelle Au Bois and says
that they left 5000 dead on the
field Many of the Ge, mans, the
4I8patch adds, retreated to Brussels.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08

Arnold Passler, with Logan e
Walters. left last night. as he says
to join the Kaiser's army, il he
ever gets there. He went on the
first train to st. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Petrograd, Sept. THE Russian
general staff, in an official commun-
ication, issued tonight, says:
I'm the sphere of operations
around Rawa, the Russian forces
continue a number of serious en-
gagements The Austrian army
which has been operating in the di-
rection of Kholm is retiring, re-
pulsed by the Russian troops which
have taken numerous prisoners, to-
gether with artillery and ammuni-
tion trains.
Five hundred Austrian soldiers
are In hospitals suffering from dys-
entery, which is said to be ravaging
the ranks of the enemy.
"On the German front there have
heeE cnly insigniacan: skirmishes."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08

Associated Press.
London, Sept THE casualty
list for the cruiser Pathfinder which
was sank in striking a mine in the
North Sea as officially given out to-
night shows that four men were
killed and lS wounded and that 242
men are missing. -.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
Associated Press.

Washin gton, Sept. "A. Rustem
Bey, Turkish ambassador to the
United States issued a statement
here tonight charging that the in
tmation by Great Britain to the
United States that she would well
come the presence of American war
vessels in Turkish waters TO protect
Christians was merely vulgar
trap" to get the United States
mixed in the European fray on the
Allies side"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08

Associated Press.
London. Sept. THE official bu-
reau says;
Gen. Joffre's plans are being
steadily carried out. The allied
forces attacking on the offensive
have been successful in checking and
forcing back in northeast direction
the German forces opposing them"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
Germans Destroy Dinant and Shoot Hundreds of Inhabitants
kA|SER'S FORCES DEFEAT THE
BELC|ANS AND OCCUPY NF[LE

Russians and Austrians in Serious Engagement Near
Rawa-Germans Retreating to Verdun-Imperial
Guard Under Crown Prince Frederick Will
liam Annihated-Austrians Repulsed at
Khom---Alles Left Wing Advancing
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08

Not silence, but Advertising, is
golden to the business man.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08

Batteries Grogan and y
Van Dine an
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
Steals Second and ThI
Home in Second
Engage in Close |
First C
FINAL X. |. \

CAIRO ------------
Henderson -------.-------
OWensbor0 ------------------
Paducah
Paducah, Ky, Sept. Cairo
ended the season in a most apprO-
pirate way b.. beating Paducah in
both games of the Labor Day double
bill, capturing the first game by the
score OF to 0 and the second gained
by the score of to 4. The first
game was a hot pitching duel bed
tween French and Kisner in whicha
the former allowed five hits and the'l
latter seven The second game was
somewhat of a farce, Van Dine and
Whitaker occupying the hill for Pa-
ducah, while Grogan hurled for the
champions. The games were wit-
messed by a large crowd.
Kisner pitched a good game in the
first contest, but although he famed
seven men and allowed seven scat-l
tered hits, luck was against HIM
French was hard to hit with men on4
bases GA
Cairo put over its first tally in the
second inning, Mccain walkedy
stole second and scored on peters'
single. The second run was scored
in the eighth, due TO some great
base-running by Wise He singled
TO left, stole second and third and
scored on wild pitch by Kisner
Paducah had a chance to score in
the third. Engman doubled to celr
ter, but Smith. in an effort to sacri1
flee, popped to French, who threw to
Peters. doubling up Engman. Kiss
ner singled but Henderson went out,
SCORE BY
First
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-08
LOCAL FORECAST.

Cairo and vicinity: Unsettled
Tuesday, probable showers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
FLANNAGAN- -cooNEY
Well Known Young Couple Wed at Church of Sac
 red Heart

At the church of the Sacred Heart this forenoon preceded by a nuptia1 mass MT. William s. Cooney and Miss Grace M. Flanagan were married by the rector of thee church, Rev. Dr.. Moore. Many friends of the young couple were present. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Loretto Flanagan. The bridegroom was James R. Mercy. The bride is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. Richard Flanagan. 97 Austin street. The groom resides on Reservoir avenue and is employed in the shipping de- partment of the Sprague Meter Co.,, on Water street
 Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs Cooney left early today on a Boston express for "a. Honeymoon which will be passed in the White Mountains. Upon their return they will make their home on Waller place where the groom has erected a new resi- deuce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Robinson Tells How
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Ccontinued from Page ID lin gave the same story as I received, and after considerable talk on the matter. he reluctantly rendered his check for s15.00. This was reported 10 the Finance Cornmittee and they 1nanim ously agreed that if MT. Cat Hin could not afford to give but the $15 they did not care to accept his con- tribution, and so his check was re- turned to him without any comment whatsoever. the attitude of the Com ntttee being that they did not care to accept amy one's contribution who could not afford it, or who did not give in a proper spirit.
 Therefore. again call to your at. tention the fact that your statement that he was asked for 100, IS without foundation of fact, and am surpr1s- ed that you should make such state-' nent. and more surprised that Mir Catlin should sit by and hear such statement without denying it.
 am very truly yours
 IL ALEX ANTDER H. ROBINSON Chairman. Republican Town Connrnatt-
 ST have taken the liberty of releasing this letter to the papers, .,s as your statement which inspired the a,Bgxe appeared conspicuously in the
 MT. catlin when interviewed by a Farmer reporter today said in sub- etance: II am certainly glad ann out Of the board now if politics gre to dominate it's running. In looking backwards over the events so9s the past am convinced that my removal is due entirely to politics and, while have not been told in go many words. chat my action in relation to cam paagn funds and bhe purchase of the director of public works car may nave precipitated the action of the board in removing me =
 AEr Caflin stated that he had sent a cheek to the Republican campaign committe and, while he refused to d1- vulge the name of the man, said that it was brought back to him by q prominent Republican who intimated that a larger sum was desirable. ATr. ,Caffius refused to confirm the state ment made yesterday that the amount asked for was $100.
 Asked if he believed that his refusal to confirm an order for the director or public worlass handsome touring car was partly responsible for his being deposed. he said: T might believe that it had.''
 In recounting the occurrence MT. Cat1in said that a requisition was pre- eented to him with the price all hg- ured out for the car The deal had apparently already been made and he was asked to send a confirming order to the Blue Ribbon Garage IntiIna- lions had been received by him that the ear was a second hand one tlat was to be palmed or upon the city and he called Commissioners Leeds and MT Kirk into conference with the result that the two members Absolutely refused to lend theiro aid to putting the deal through.
 Mr Catlin emphattcaIly concluded .7ais statements by saying: T would have resigned at that time rather than have had that go through over my name"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

man was hired to ''punp" out the crate at $2 per- He got on to the job with alacrity and some highballs. Also towards later in the afternoon. when the two steamboats from New York had got in and got through, the deck hands. wharf sailors and more, crowded the dock to watch the then weary bumper. The crate had gone down and up with the tide and was just as full of water as ever, of course. The pump man was also full of beer that had been brought him all day. It told of the fraue-up. Finally some body said: You danpity-damp fool. what yer tryin' to do? Pump Long Island sound dry % At this the bumper suddenly had a wise abberra- ton of mind and got mad. He got up, on the dock and slugged three or more of the crowd in the jaw, or any old place. Two were Knocked down and one had the nose bleed.
 At this juncture, things doing start ed Somebody hit somebody else and the sea dogs belayed ain Loose cord wood was grabbed and used. Donnybrook fair style. Officer Pea body beat it through the alley from Water street and used his night stick with so much of a use, that several went down and t'aH ins'' while a man fell overheard and his rescue had the effect of calming things. The coun- try bumper had Ia swelling on his head which looked as if he had been using bust developer. But anyway
 he and another, the officer managed to TUT in to the jug with his cloth ing somewhat disarranged. A sir slzirt-no! a slit coat and pants. If Cy Waterbury of the fish market was alive now-well, he would be laugh ing yet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
1-YLl-A.S HEADQUARTERS AT TCRREON rs9s92 eE92ss Sc5Ss4 g escer'oS 11'sss;sSN s a. MAP SHOWING VILLAS
 PROGRESS IN ONE YEAR


 General Villa, commander in chief of the ConstItutdona1ist forces in Mex leo, is reported to be directing his general advance upon Zacatecas from his headuuarters at Torreon. But he is expected to take the field in active charge when the real fighting begins. Since General Villas capture of Du- rango a year ago the progress of tho rebel army sOuthward, shown by the dotted line on the accompanying map, has been practically 8 steady series of victories. Villas troops entered Ciudad Juarez, across the line from El Paso, on Nov. 16, 1918. The sub- seduent events may be summed up as foiIovvss CIlihuahua occupied Dec. g.; Federals routed at Ojinaga, Jan- H. 1914; Torreon captured after months fighting, March 2S; Monte rey occupied April 20; TanpicO occu- pied by che rebels, May IA. ZaGate- cas, which is now being attacked, is expec6ed to prove the last stand of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
THOMAS H. NAGUTRIg.

The funeral of Thomas F. MaguirO was held from the residence of his pa- rents, No. 131 Arctic St., this morning at 9:80 and half an hour later from St. Charles church. where Rev. Fatt- CT GlOster celebrated the requiem mass. There was large attendance of relatives and friends present and a very beautiful display of floral of ferfngs. The pail bearers were Ed ward McGee, John Kane, Peter Hem bury, John Corcocan, Francis Rock and Harold Fox. Interment was in the family plot atsASt. H1fchaeIs cene- tery. where Rev. Father Gloster read the committa1 service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Citizens Censure Mayor
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 serted that about 16o miles of biturnin- ous nnacadam had been laid in Queens county in 1912, of the Warrenite type, the prices ranging from 9S cents mini mum to $1.45 per square yard This was .unomcia11y said to include scarIfying, grading and all such work, but did not include gutters or shoulders, which, in the outlying districts. take the place of gutters-
 Preliminary paving operations on West avenue continued today with unabated speed. Gangs of men were scattered along the strip between State street and South avenue, even ing the trap-rock foundations which had been laid in the gutters along both sides of the street, while huge steam roller of the Warren Brothers pressed down inequalities in the street surface. Superintendent Balls was in personal charge of the work. both on the street and at the plants of the company which are now ready to turn out the mixture. It was predicted that the scarifying would be complet- ed within two or three days time ct the most and the work of laying the Warrenfte would then be pushed for ward with a large gang of men.
 Ready For Myrtle Avenue.
 Work on Myrtle avenue, will be be- gun probably tomorrow morning, ac- cording to foremen in charge of the gutter gangs today on West avenue. The local telephone company was en- gagged in resetting telegraph poles near the curbing today
 At the office of the Warren Broth CTS company in the Sanford building, activity was apparent as clerks were busily engaged in handling masses of papers in their care. Though Supt. Balls was said to be at the plant de- nials were made that CeLs Drinkwa- ter or other headss of the Warren Brothers Company had been at the office yesterday or today.
 A rumor that Mayor Clifford Will son. Director of Public Works Jacob A. Courtade and a representative of the Warren Brothers had been in con- Ference last night in city hall was ptoutly denied by the director, who deserted that the only meeting he had attended at city hall last night was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
President Releases
 Four of "Dynaniters" !"

Washington, June 24-President will son today commuted to expire at once the sentences imposed on Michael J. H. Hannon of Scranton, Pa; Frank H. Painter, of Omaha; Fred J. Mooney. of Duluth, Mfnn-, and William Shupe of Chicago, all convicted in the dynamite conspiracy cases.
 The other twenty defendants. includ- ing the leaders must begin serving their sentences tomorrow in Leaven- worth penitentiary. C1emency for John IT. Barry and Paul J. Morris, both of St. Louis, was withheld, while they have opportunity to submit separa te petitions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
PATENTS ISSUED TO
 LOCAL INVENTORS

Patents were issued to the following Bridgeport residents through the of fee of A. M. Wooster, solicitor of pat ents, of this city:
 Robert Abbott, lamp receptacle; Thomas E. Macdonald, deceased, dic- taphone; Walter B. Lashar tire grip; John c. Ringe, sewing machine; Adolph Rosner, internal combustion engine
 Trade marks for velvets and plushes in the piece. and coats, cloaks, wraps and capes were taken out by the Salts Textile Go. of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
WOMAN STRICKEN
 IN CENTER OF CITY

A woman about 60 years of age, dressed in black, was overcome by a paralytic stroke at the corner of Fair field avenue and Main street shortly before three o'clock this afternoon. A friend sadd that she lived at 101 Sum merheId avenue, but was unable to give her name She is believed to be the mother or a relative of Michael, J. Carey, who lives at that address She was treated by the ambulance sur geon and removed to her home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Pretty parasols of many sorts.

A nice white paraso1 for little girls is embroidered in white. Sells for soc; is dainty as can be.
 Women's tasteful green parasols of silk have a brass frame with handle of natur- al wood $1. 50.
 A lot of parasols of unusu- al beauty and value, $1. 50 and $1.85.
 Graceful new shapes, de- ightful colors and patterns.
 Near elevators. main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Motorist Fined for
 Not Lighting Lamps
Special to The Farmer)

Fairfield, June 24-In the town. court today Judge Bacon Wakeman fined George P. GabIer of Bridgeport $1 and costs which amounted to $12.28. The accused was arrested cnl Sunday for not having a lighted tail light on his automobile which should have been lit seven minutes before he was arrested.
 John Schultz was fined $5 and costs which figured up to $23 36. Schultz was arrested for throwing a brick through the window Of the sa- loon of Thomas Noon on Monday night The accused went to jail for 23 days as he was unable to pay his fine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Hungry Cow Gives
 Policeman Exercise

A neighbor's COW that persisted in breaking away from it's legal moor ings and feasting upon the good things growing in a garden at 1O31 Madison avenue was the object of Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas' mission this morn ing. He found that the COW was tied in the Madison avenue yard, inspected the damaged garden and then set out to find the cows owner. He was found on Federal street and the dam age was settled by the exchange Of S1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Trot-M0c shoes for summer.

These new shoes give one the sensation of ease that is usually to be had only when wearing a genuine Indian moccasin. But they have the good looks of shoes.
 Light and flexible and du- rabIe; because made of good leather with flexible soles tanned by a special process which makes them tough.
 Not a nail or tack in Trot- Moe; they are sewed.
 Oxford ties or high shoes, white and tan-and so good that the store was glad to get the agency for them.
 Chi1dren,s-$2 to $2.5e.
 Girls'-$2.5o to $S.
 Women's-$3.5O and $4.
 Men's-$4 and s4.50.
 Main floor, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Silver cleaner
 that does it all.

Silver cleaner that does it all.
 Fa-Da-Wa is something new; a little device which cleans silver while the housewife saves labor
 Iris of metal and is placed in a solution of water soda and salt.
 It cleanses silver almost as by magic.
 25c 35c and soc.
 Sounds almost too good to be true but it's a chemical process and is being shown now in the Housewares sec ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Panhandle Railroad
 Passes a Dividend

Philadelphia, June 24-Tshe directors. Of the Pittsburgh Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis railway. the Panhandle system, a subsidiary of the PennsyI- vania railroad. today passed the divi- dend on the common stock and re- duced the dividend on the preferred stock to 1-2 of one per cent. for the quarter.
 The Pennsylvania company direo- tors the lines west of Pittsburgh, de- clared the usual semi-anna1al div1de end of three per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Mesh bag made to look like new
 for $l!
Main floor. rear

mesh bag which has lost it's bright surface, which has gained dscolored lining will be given lining and new coating of silver for
 one dollar gold mesh bag in similar condition will be made to look like new for
 dollar and half. Any needed repairs will be made; each bag will be re stored to it's orig gina1 beauty. Size makes difference: large and small bags will be renewed at the price Lining may be either silk kid desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Bridgeport Man Has
 His Leg Fractured

A telephone message from the New York police, received at police head quarters this morning, asked that rela- tives of James Ines at 524 Huntington road, be notified that he received a fractured leg in that city yesterday Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas was sent out Innes came into the public eye but short time ago through his dis play with revolver following domes- tic troubles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
FATHER GROHOL GOES
 TO MILFORD CUHRCH

Rev. Stephen GrohoI, recently or dained. has received his first assign ment from Bishop Milan to St. Mary's church in Milford. Rev Peter Mclean is the pastor of the church. Father Grohol leaves tomorrow followed by the best wishes for success from his many friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
OBITUARY
MRS. MARY s. sTUDLEY

The funeral of Mrs. Mary s. Stud- ley. widow of Calvin H. Studley, was held at 2:S0 o'clock this afternoon from the home. S30 John street, with Rev. pr. Gerald Fl. Beard, pastor of the Park Street Congregational church, officiating. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

United States District Attorney French filed a suit at Boston against the Boston & Maine Railroad to re- cover $500 for alleged cruelty to anil ma1s in transit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

that of the streets and sidewalks committee.
 Asked if he believed the laying of actual Warrenite upon West avenue would begin today he stated that the scarifytng in his Judgment would re- qquire at least three or four days time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
OVERCOME BY HEAT.

Miss Mary Murphy. 55 living at A Main street, Middletown, was over come with heat today at Main street and Fairfield. avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
Kid oxford gives women sure comfort.

WO1140A Su46 fgO4u4OAt'
 Whatever the style of the season may be, woman who wears oxford tie of kid is assured of comfort all through the summer
 They are cool soft and flexible.
 They give the feet genp inc ease, do not burn, make walking enjoyable. . Several styles, in black and in tan, now ready.
 Tan-$2 $2.5o to $4.
 Black, $2 to $4
 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

While travelling at a rate of 95 miles an hour Roy c. Beuer. a Buffalo law yer and Robert B. Smith, 6 newspaper man, were seriously injured when their automobile slSidded and overturned. The machine was being tried out for a race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

Benjamin F. w. Russel. of Jamaica Plains, L. L., reported to the police the disappearance of s1o,0O0 worth Of Jewels from his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

The Mississippi supreme court de- clared constitutional the clause of the May Mott-Lewis liquor law limiting shipments to individuals to one gallon at a time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

Singers from all parts of the coun- try are arriving at Liverpool, for the annual meeting of the North American
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

Three persons were killed and fourth seriously injured when an au- tomobile was struck by a Pere Mar uuette passenger train at Ha1es Cross ing. near Greenville- 1Gfcz1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Thieves cut a hole in the window of A. Bergnnan's jewelry store at Cleve- land, and using a pole. line and hook fshed out s2.5OO of jewelry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-24

Huerta against the victorious rebel armies. It is 43O miles from Mexico City. It is the last stronghold be- tween the Constitutionalists and their objective Mexico City. There is a large Federal garrison at San Luis Po-
 tosi, southeast of Zacafecas, and the