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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
Popular Stratford
 Couple Are Married
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Sept. 25.-In the presence of many relatives and friends Miss MurieI C.. Baldwin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Arthur G. Baldwin, of White street, became the bride of Howard Policy this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Congregational church. Rev. Ed ward N. Packard, D. D., the pastor. performed the ceremony. The bride and bridegroom were unattended. Miss Bernice Baldwin, sister of the bride, acted as flower girl
 The bride was attired in. a gown of white lace and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Miss Bernice Baldwin wore a white embroidered dress AS the bridal party entered the church, Harry Baldwin, brother of the bride, played the wedding march from "Lo- hengrin,' The ushers were Howard Baldwin of Cheshire and Walter Hull of WestviI1e, cousins of the bride
 After the ceremohy the bridal party and guests returned to the home of the bride where a wedding supper was served. This evening MT and Mrs. Policy leave on their honeymoon. trip. the destination of which they would not divu1ge. Mrs. Po1Iey's travelling suit is of blue broadcloth trimmed with brown beaver fur. On their return they vii reside or North avenue where the bridegroom has fitted up a cosy home.
 MaSSeS at SI- James tt..-C.A C0QEch will be celebrated at S:30 and 10: 90 o'clock. Benediction of the blessed sacrament will follow the second mass. Rev. Michael J. OfConnor, the pastor, will officiate at all the services.
 Morning and evening services at the Congregational church, Rev. Edward N. Packard, D. D., pastor. Morning theme, t'The Religion of the Book Evening theme. God Recalls His Ran- ished Ones" Rally day in the Sunday school. Members of the adult classes specially asked to be present for or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven. Sept. 25-Fore- easts Fair tonight, Sunday part Iy cloudy and warmer.
 Connecticut: Fair tonight, Sum day cloudy. Fresh northeast and east winds.
 The Rocky Mountain disturb ance is central this morning over Colorado and a seconadry dis-3 turbance is central over Dfinne- sota. These disturbances are causing unsettled, showery weather between the Rocky Mountains and the E Mississippi river. Pleasant weather prevails generally from the Mississippi river eastward to the coast F'rosts were reported from the northern portions of New York and New England The temperatures are rising slowly in the central dis trictS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
Bed Bugs fin inc Bed

drive away your rooners and keep your friends from staying over night. They rather leave and say noth- ing, it is courtesy, but is not forgotten.
 CYRUS PRESTO KILLER will kill the bugs and rid the house of the pest, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
Hartford @AAMA O " ~ Paris
HUNDREDS OF SMART NEW HATS OFFERED
 AT VERY SPECIAL PRICES

We recognize the fact that many of friends desire stylish hats moderate prices particularly those women who wish dress we'll but whose circumstances that the hats usually having their approval priced Somewhat beyond their To offset this diff Hculy assembled unusually large and attractive soEtnent models which very special prices
 They represent thelstest tendencies shapes colors materials and trimmings and featured extraordin arily good values
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
TROPICAL CYCLONE .-se HEADING THIS WAY

Washington. Sept 25-A tropica1 cyclone now central Southwest of Ja- maica, promises to increase in intens fly as. it moves northwestWarda 9h weather bureau reported today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
THE SMITH, MURRAY 60. RRIDGEPoRT's BUSY CASH sToPE. -----
 6 P.
 until 9 F.
Open daily until P. M. Saturdays open until P. NJ.
Free Knitting and Crochcting Lessons
 Starting Monday, Sept. 27th


 Every woman interested in knitting and crocheting will remember the classes which were held here last February for two weeks under the supervision of Miss Raymond.
 The many friends she made while here will be glad to know that she will again be here for three weeks, to give instructions in making all kinds of knitted and crocheted work with F1eisher's Yarns. There will be a large display of garments made with .E
 THE FLEISHER YARNS showing the newest models in sweaters shaw1s afghans, blankets etc.
 Classes are open to everyone-and you are. cordially invited to join. Come as often you wish and stay as long you please. Free instruc- tion will be given you at any time during the dem onstration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

Cholera exists at several points on Ahe eastern Austrian front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

The Baldwin Locomotive Go. will be e-incorporated with a new charter as the present charter of the company does not allow 1t to make munitions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

James E. Hogan, Police Justice, at Hastings, N. Y., is dead He was 50 years old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

Brownsville Sept. 25.-Another
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
NAME SPECIAL COMMITTEE
ON ISOLATION HOSPITAL

Alderman John w. Kelly, Alder
man-at-Large W. Guy Weaver and
Alderman William c. Wilson were
named on a special committee to
take up the need and means for erec-
ton or an isolation hospital at a
meeting of the Board of Aldermen
last night. Alderman John J..
Clark declined to serve because Of
stress of other work and Mr.. Weaver
consented to take his place. The
committee viii report at the next
regular meeting regarding the need
and means availab Bile for an institu-
ton.
The aldermen received a petition
signed by all of the physicians, ask
ing for the establishment of such a
hospital. Alderman Wilson moved
that the petition be received and
action taken. Mr.. Clark asked how
action could be taken. The former
then moved that it be referred to
committee until tomorrow night
and 1t was referred to the commit
tee of the whole.
Henry H. Petz and MAIDS Dinesen,
OF the Board of Health, spoke. The
former asked that the boards petit
tion for hospital be taken from
committee and acted upon. Mr.. Din
esen told of the work of a public
nurse for two months back and Of
the urgent need for an isolation
hospital. He declared that this city
had been third in the United States
with contagious diseases during
1913 and 1914
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
PfuCE WILL PROBE CHARGE
OF ASSAULT ON A GIRL

The police today are investigating
story told Recorder Pickersgiu last
night by Samuel Mandel, of 2O2 New
, brunswick avenue, in which he de-
clared that Mrs. Rosie Levine, of 2OS
New Brunswick avenue, had struck
his servant girl with a rock, knocked
her down and caused her to become
critically i'll. She was unconscious
for two hours, had two doctors and is
on her dying bed,' said Mr.. Mandel
with considerable feeling. Mrs. Lee
vine only laughed at the seemingly
grave accusation "If what Mr.. Man
del says is SO, the accused should be
held for the grand jury" said the
recorder. II will adjourn this case
until the police can investigate it.
Detective Sergeant Long will deter
mine if the young servant girl is
dying"
Mr.. Mandel made complaint
against Mrs. Levine last week, and
the case was adjourned to allow the
procuring of witnesses. Mr.. Man
del accused the defendant with hav-
ing thrown mud, sticks and stones at
the servant girl in the rear of his
home. He said that stone had
struck her and knocked her down.
Mr.. Levine, speaking for his wife,
declared that the servant girl had
thrown water on Mrs. Levine and
that Mrs Levine had retaliated by
throwing sand at her. ''ff the ser
want girl is on her dying bed, or even
sick from being struck by Mrs Le-
vine, I will pay $500, your honor
said Mr. Levine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
AWAITING REPLY ON
SINKING i. S. SHIP
That Something New Has
Been Received in the Gulf
light Case, is Rumor.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, May 4:-That some
thing new'' has been received con-
corning the American steamer Gull
fight, which met disaster off the
Scilly Islands, was admitted by
state department official. The belief
is growing that the boat was not
torpedoed but hit mine.
The German governments
expected reply to Secretary Bryan's
request for an explanation OF the
torpedoing of the American oil
steamer GulfIigAt aud bonbarament
by an ayiatog Of the Arnerftan steAna-
the chief suh 3ers & of.
fetal speculation today. Although
Bryan's attitude made it certain his
investigation would be calm and un-
hurried, the fact was not denied that
the effect of various acts, ending
with the attacks ON the Gushing and
Gulflight was matter of serious con-
President Wilson has
asked the state department officials
to make thorough examination of the
law governing the Gushing and Gulf
light Incidents.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
MORE DISCLOSURES
ON PRINTING GRAFT
Musty Letter Files of PIatt Pro-
duce New Sensation at the
Syracuse Libel Suit.
Special oy United Press Wire.

Epecial By United Press Wire
Syracuse, NJ Y, May 4.-Musty
letter files of former Senator Platt
produced new thrill in the Barnes
Roosevelt libel trial Five letters
exchanged two decades ago between
Barnes and Platt were produced to
show Barnes personal interests in
securing printing contracts.
For six years men favorable to
you have prevented me from secur-
Barnes wrote to P1att in 1899. What
| don't want is to see another print
ing plant in Albany was another
extract from letter of Barnes.
THAT a Republican leader deprives
me of a legitimate piece of patron
age" was another complaint of
Barnes.
One letter told of a quarrel be-
tween Barnes and Lemuel Quigg be-
cause Barnes could not get printing
contracts. OF 134 letters exchanged
between Barnes and Platt the Ave re-
ferring to Rarnes request Of state
business was the only one Justice An
drews would reeaiYe
Iha entire tessdmeny te544v'w va {
desigE I'd prove Harness alleged
personal interest in printing con-
tracts. Prospective appearance Of
Barnes as formal witness of Roose-
yelt to, identify newspapers, books
ana OF Roosevelt to give further di-
rect testimony was postponed.
How Albany printing companies
1uggied contracts and how the state
spent nearly sS,000,000 for printing
since 1899, were other disclosures.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
GET BIDS ON PAVING
OF METUCHEN ROAD
Andrew Ely Practically De-
cides to Remain Freeholder
Perth Amboy Out of Race.
,eotol to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, May 4:--.Bids
We're received yesterday afternoon by
the Board of Freeholders for the paw
ing with bituminous concrete, OF the
Metuchen-Pe Amboy road, from
the Metuchen borough line to the
Perth Amboy city line at Florida
Grove. The lowest bid was presented
by William f. McGbvern, of Trenton,
and Conrad Sebolt, of New Bruins
wick, with a proposal of $42,383,
but the contract was not awarded.
The freeholders will meet aGSfli
Thursday, at which. tina tsssscont tract
viii be aRdrded to the lowest bid
ders, in all probabilities. Although
McGovern and Sebolt are not part
ners, they combined to submit bid
ON this Improvement. with desirable
results.
The bids received were as follows:
McGovern and Sebolt, $42,383; e. c..
Humphrey, of Hackensack, $43,557.-
19; the Utility Construction Com
pany, of New Brunswick, SAC, ,348.02;
Abraham Jelin, Of New Brunswick,
s44,657.10; Liddle C Pfefffer, of
Perth Amboy, $48,343.S9; Thomas
F. Donegan, of Woodbridge, $44,-
971.80; John Dorer,. of Irvington,
$44,990.44; Weldon Contracting
Company, of Railway, $46, ,688.49;
Demarest & Demarest, of Wood
bridge, $45,456.87; Thomas H. Rid
die, of New Brunswick, $50, 0,924.08.
Mr. Stuart, an official of the Long
Branch & Jamesburg Railroad Com
pany, which is controlled by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, ap-
pared before the board with the re-
quest that the county erect con-
crete bridge over Gatzmer avenue at
If this is done the rail-
road company expects to run lines
over that thoroughfare and across
the proposed bridge. The matter was
referred to the bridge committee.
There was no public discussion of
the likely successor to County Col
lector Thomas H. Hagerty, Of New
Brunswick, who will resign that po-
sition when new county collector is
selected by the board of freeholders.
Mr.. Hagerty was recently appointed
city attorney by the city commission
of New Brunswick, and desires. to
give up his county position. 1t now
appears unlikely that Freeholder An
drew j. Ely, of Dayton, will be
named county collector. 1t also ap-
pears unlikely that Director Anthony
J. Gebhardt, of Highland Park, will
be named either, because of GER
tain sentiment demonstrated during
the past few weeks against either
resigning his seat for the
The trouble seems to
be In fight among the different sec
tions of the county as to who would
be appointed freeholder for the un-
expired term, in case of the selection
of Mr.. Ely or Director Gebhardt.
Every section of the county appears
to want to name the man, so the
leaders have practically decided to
nominate man not on the board of
Later developments today indicat-
ed that the men most favored by
Democratic powers for the collector
ship position were William McAdams,
1 wholesale grocer of Metuchen, and
Burt, former aldermen-at-
arge of New Brunswick. The names
If these men were mentioned most
in connection with the
position TODAY
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
CITY WILL TAKE TITLE TO
MERRITT TRACT ON MAY 10

Agreements have been signed for
mer Merritt tract from Daniel c..
Chase and wife, of South Amboy, for
park purposes. Title will be passed
to the city on May 10. A resolution
was adopted at the meeting cf the
Board OF Aldermen last night to bor-
row $4,000 on promissary notes at
the best rates of interest obtainable
to pay for the land temporarily. Al
derman William G. Wilson passed
and Alderman F. William Hilker
voted mo"
Chairman Chris Jorgensen, of the
special park committee, made no re-
port on the waterfront land investi-
cation but spoke about an offer from
the Arnold estate. Alvin B. Fox, for
F. F. Fox, had letter before the
board In which he stated that no
lower than regular lot prices would
be allowed for the Arnold estate. The
owners would not grant lower price
for the land in bulk. The tract,
bounded by Eagle avenue, Jacques
street, Hall avenue and Alta Vista
place, under those conditions, would
cost s57,225. 1t contains about
seven and six-tenths acres. Four
lots Of the tract had been sold and
another was under contract, the
writer stated.
A petition In favor OF establishing
a park on the Hayes estate at the
foot of Brighton and Catalpa ave-
nues, signed by ]. c. Donehue and
others, was referred to the park COM
mittee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
FuHSoH Won't 7 ThenHCant
CHAPTER II.

What the essential consideration requirement land? Isn't
districts might not be worth as
parts. location therefore combined with
adaptable leading when sites along
rrontfor park purposes.
you suppose land with frontage along the
free noise smoke dust
sewers and away danger park The location
central to MANY of the main toroughfs of our city sought
by hundreds quiet its beautiful trees
You no doubt ask avbere can such site be JUST
SUCH in paper tell you where it located
(rose econdnue tomorrow
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
CONSIDER PLANS ON TWO
CITY SCHOOL ADDITIONS

Members of the Board of Educa-
ton remained in special session until
long after midnight considering the
sets of preliminary plans that had
been submitted by Jensen G Brooks,
Pierson G. Son, Goldberger & Greisen
and Dayton & Smith for the proposed
additions to the high school building
and to school No 8. All the school
commissioners, as well as Acting
Secretary Charles Macmillan, were
present The meeting adjourned at
a late hour after an exhaustive con-
sideration of the drawings. While
nothing was definitely decided upon,
it is probable that plans will be ac
eepted at the regular meeting to be
held Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
ARREST TWO IN BRONX BOMB
PLOT AT BOROUGH HALL
by Untted Press wire.

Special by United PfeSs WIG.
New York, May 4.-Early today
the detectives took into custody An
tonic Colguido and Alphonso Morett,
in connection with the attempted
bomb destruction of the Bronx bor-
ough hall. They were given rigid
examination, but both vigorously de-
MED knowing anything of the explo
sion. General roundup of convicted
white slavers who had served their
sentence was begun in New York to-.
day. Bronx county officials are of
the unanimous opinion that white
slayers are responsible for the bomb
District Attorney Martin,
of the Bronx, within the last two
years has waged war On cadets
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
MONMOUTH FAIR "DRY"

The fair of the Monmouth County
Agricultural Association, which is
to be held in September, will be alb
solutely dry" according to a deci-
sion reached by officials, who have
passed a resolution directing that no
application be made for liquor Ii
cense during the coming exhibition.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
Sink British steamer.

Special by United Press Wire
London, May 4:-The British
steamer Minterne has been torpedoed
and sunk by a German submarine
The Minterne was of 3.01S tons Two
lives were lost when the vessel Went
down. She was coal-laden from
Cardiff and was off the Scilly islands
when she was torpedoed without
warning. The two men lost We're
hremen killed by the explosion. The
remainder of the crew. numbering
twenty-three, rushed to the boats and
later were picked up by fishing boats
and landed at Penzance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
AUSTRIA'S FINAL WORD HAS
REACHED ROME, is RUMOR

Special By United Press Wire.
Rome, May 4:-The most intense
excitement pervaded the city with
rumors that Austria's final word had
been delivered yesterday to the for
eign minister and had been regarded
as unacceptable to the cabinet eoun-
Gil.
AS lending color to the belief that
a crisis had been reached, it was an
nounced today that the king and his
ministers had abandoned their plan
to attend the unveling of a monu-
ment tomorrow. The newspaper
Messaggero asserts today that fol-
lowing an all night conference Sun
day, Austrian embassy dispatched
messengers yesterday to Vienna and
Berlin. The paper said these bare
minimum demands are consistent
with Italy's neutrality which the
Austrian envoy has threshed out af-
ter conferences.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
GAS LIGHT COMPANY HERE
REFLECTS ITS DIRECTORS

The directors of the Perth Amboy
Gas Light Company were reelected
at the annual meeting of the stock
holders yesterday. They are Patrick
Convery and William H. Mccormick,
of this city: j. w. Whelan, of Eliza
beth; William H. Coutts. of New
York. and F. A. Seaman, of this city.
The directors will meet at O'Clock
Thursday, May 20. to elect officers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
Ferryboat Undergoing Repairs.

The ferryboat Perth Amboy of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit railroad
has been taken to the repair shops of
the company at Clifton, Staten Island,
to have new tubes put in the boiler
and to undergo several other re-
pairs. The ferryboat Tottenyille is
running instead of the Perth Amboy
having come down Sunday to as
sist the Perth Amboy. during the rush
hours. 1t is said that both boats
carried more than 700 automobiles
during the day
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
JAPAN DECIDES TO SEND AN
ULTIMATUM TO CHINESE
Special bu united Press wire.

Toxic, May 4:-The Japanese
cabinet has decided to send an ulti-
matum to China setting time limit
within which China must acquiesce
to Japan's command for special con-
cessions, according to authoritative
information today. The cabinet held
a prolonged session today. Official
confirmation Is lacking.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
Again Shell Bospl.orus Forts.
y United Press Wire,

Special ey United Press Wire-
Petrograd. May 4:-The Russian
Black sea feet has again bomharded
the Bosphorus forts, doing consider
able damage, according to dispatches
received today.
The bombardment opened at day
break Sunday. The Turkish batteries
replied Intellectually and the warships
steaming close scored several hits
Near one of the forts two shells
burst Immediately after there was
a tremendous explosion and flames
were seen bursting over the fortiflca-
tons Several Turkish ships fed
into the straits at the approach OF.
the Russian fleets. and two Turkis1
vessels were cut off and sunk by
Russian cruiser. Returning nor
ward along the Bulgarian coast fLS
warships encountered another Turk
ish sailing vessel The crew was
taken off and the ships sunk.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
REPORT ON CURRENCY

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, May 4:-The comp
troller of the currency issued call
today for condition of National banks
at the close of business May 1.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
TURKISH FORTS SET
ON FIRE BY SHELLS
Bombardment of DardaneIIes
Resumed by Allies With IN
creased Vigor, is Report.
TROOPS LAND AT EPHESUs
Russian Black Sea Fleet is
Again SheIIing Turkish Forts
on the Bosphorus.
TROOPS LAND AT EPHESUs

Special By United Press Wire
Athens, May 4-The bombardment
of the Notifications guarding the
Dardanelles was resumed with in
creased vigor by allies today. The
Queen Elizabeth, War Sprite and
other big gun ships are raking the
forts from the AEGEAN sea and the
Gulf of Saros. while a squadron OF
French and British warships have
penetrated the strait and are con-
centrating their fire on Kilid Bahr
and Chanak. Practically every unit
of the fleet is engaged according to
reports reaching here.
Allied troops landed at Ephesus,
the noted bible city, thirty-five miles
south of Smyrna. 1t is believed they
will cooperate with the warships in
the capture of Smyrna.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04
Prisoners Well Treated.

Special By United Press Wire.
London, May As soon as
American Ambassador Page formally
reports through Ambassador Gerard
to the German government conceru-
ing the treatment accorded crews OF
captured German submarines. the
German government proposes to
grant precisely the same privileges
to the British prisoners chosen upon
whom those the kaiser's government
proposes to retaliate for any i'll treat
ment to submarine crews. This WAS
explained in a report from Gerard
formally transmitted to Sir Edward
Grey, foreign secretary, today By
Ambassador Page. The American
ambassador detailed his inspection at
the camp of those Britishers selected
by the Germans. He saw twenty-five
of the fifty nine ofHcers Imprisoned
ak EzTx H5AA eksIr ETery ane.
lll4e1 = laeaH EEIz 4glI
a45s I'd ba tbs, books. smoking, u
Ieges of mail and daily exercise
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04

II it's sewing machines or expert
you want see Salser asa
state street 1855 I-6-I~tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04

If it's sewing machines or expert
repairing you want see Salter, asa
State street. 15831-5-1-tf*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-05-04

WEATHER - Show
ers tonight. We'd
nesday probably
cloudy. Moderate
easterIy, becoming
westerly winds.