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The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
SUFFERING FROM THE HEAT IN
 THE EAST

CHICAGO, April 26-An unprece- dented heat wave swept over the east today, breaking all records within the history of the weather bureau for so early in the spring. The official record at Milwaukee is S4 and in this city 83.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
Returns to Interior

Oscar Freedman left this morning for Mccarthy, and after completing a freighting contract for George Max Esterly from that place to Nizina, Os- car will return to the Sushhanna Co look after his business interests there.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26

include the most assorted lot of soldiers far taken m any battle of the war. Senegambians negroes, Egyptian Turcos, Hindus, French Canadians, Zou- ayes and Agerans some of the races represented among the five thousand prisoners.
 The official statement asserts that on the heights of the Mouse the German attacks have progressed along several mountain saddles until in one last big attack, the hill west of Lesparges was taken by storm. Several hundred French soldiers were cap tured during the operations here.
 In the Vosges mountains the German forces have recaptured the strategic emnence known as Hartman's Weerkopf, taking seven hundred and sixty prisoners, including eleven officers.
 LONDON, April 26-The effort of the german army to break through the allied line in the vicinity
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
LAND OFFICE RECEIVES
 PATENT FOR OWNERS

The Juneau land office is in receipt of a patent from the general lana of flee at Washington, D. C., for William Austin, to & soldiers additional home stead tract of land on the shore or Anchorage bay; also patent for the Yankee Girl placer claim, near Val deg. and belonging to John A, Hare let.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
Time of Sailing Changed

Hereafter the Admiral line of steam CTS will leave Seattle at o'cloc., p. m. instead of a. m. The vessels sailing from the states on the 5tn and 25th of each month will make stops at Katalla and Port Wells.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
Returning to chisana

A telegram was received here on Saturday stating that Fletcher T. Hamshaw, the Chisana mining man, had sailed that day from London on his way to Cordova. Stanley ]. Cook, Hamshaw's book-keeper, ;s on his way here from Seattle to the in- teriOr.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
Entertainment by Scholars

The pupils of the Cordova public schools will give an entertainment at the Empress theatre on May 4, the pro- ceeds to be devoted to the library fund. an interesting program is be- ing prepared and large audience will no doubt be present to encourage the participants and also contribute to d worthy cause.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
PRESS AND PEOPLE JAPAN FAVOR
 THE DEMANDS MADE UPON CHINA

TOXIC, April 26-The firm attitude that the government has assumed in pressing it's demands upon China meeting with the unanimous approval of the papers of the empire and very satisfactory to the people, The widespread approval of the Japanese public opinion has endorsed demands upon Chna and nsisent that they be granted The voice of the people this regard in manifesng itself with increasing force and cannot help but have great influence shaping the future course of the government
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
Mir and Mrs. EsterIy Coming

Geo. Max Esterly, who has exten- sive mining interests in the Nizina country, left Seattle for Cordova on the Alameda last Saturday. Ire is accompanied by Mrs. Esterly, and they will spend the summer in the Iu- terior.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
GERMAN FLEET CLAIMS UNABLE
 l0CATE RR|T|sHFLEET NORTHSEA

LONDON, April 26-German papers received in London make the statement that the German fleet has crused in the North Sea on several looking for the British fleet but could it. The papers here have given the assertions considerable notice and the admiralty IS the sub feet of much criticism It is probable that the government y be interrooced in the House Commons concerning the matter
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
RUSSIANS HOLDING OWN IN PASSES
 WITH AUSTR|ANS ON DEFENSIVE

LONDON, April 26-The situation in the Carpathians is unchanged Neither of the combaans seems to be accom- plshg much despite the fact that the fighting been se were in several places The Russians have retained all the positions they have and the Ausrans still on the de fensive.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
GERMANS WITHDRAWING WARSAW
 ID BE TRANSFERRED TO CRACOW

LONDON, April le6-The Germans have been withdrawing their lines from before Warsaw and their troops being con cenrated point is the belief of the military ob- their forces withdrawn from Russian Poland will be hurried to Cracow and to the support of the German army in the Carpathians.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26

Centennial Best Flour, s2.25 per at s. Blum & Co.'S.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26
To Enlarge His Home

Charles M. Rosswog has let con tract for enlarging and improving his home on Fourth street.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26

Eggs, Fresh from the Local Ranch, at O'Neill & Slater Co.'S.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26

Carnation Cream, 3 cans for 25c.- $4. per case at s. Blum & Co.'S.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26

LOVERA'S now made In bond bet ter than ever-TRY ONE.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-26

LONDON, April 26-The effort of the german lmy to break through the allied line in the vicinity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
TREASURY BALANCE
 IS NOW GROWING

Washington, June 2.-Secretary McAdoo and other officials of the Treasury Department are confident that the turning point has come in national finances, and that by July 15 there will be in the general Treasury fund a working balance of at least $1oO, 100000.
 That business conditions are great ly improved is emphasized by a brief statement issued to-day by Comptro1- Ter of the Currency Williams showing that at the close of business May S1 the .Aldrich- -Vreeland emergency cur rency still outstanding aggregated on Iy S25O8, $40 out of the $S8S, 502, ,645 originally issued. This outstanding currency is held largely by banks in the cotton states
 The balance in the general fund at the close of business Friday was but a little over SIP, O,0O0- Saturday s receipts exceeded disbursements by $2,461, ,662, and the balance Jumped up to $14.e96,057. This is in splen-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
Leverty Re Elected
 To Secretaryship of
 Pharmacy Commission

John A. Leverty of this city was reelected secretary of the State Pharmacy commission yesterday at the meeting of organization held at the Capitol in Hartford. Curtis P G1adding of Hartford was elected president.
 The commission has been increas- ed from three to five members by a recent act of the General Assembly, More extensive operations through out the state are expected to result
 Commissioner Leverty has espe- ciaI1y distinguished himself as a. member of the commission by his campaign against the illegal use of narcotics. Unrem1tt1ng in his prose cution of the work, he has succeeded not only in eliminating notorious ''dope'' dispensers from the field but he has instigated legislation that will do much to prevent anay recurrence of the widespread traffic that was prevalent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
OUR NEWTOWN
 NEWS LETTER
(special to the Farmer. ) )

k0pSCISLl 61.D
 Newtown. June 2-The stork visited the home Of MT and Mrs L.ahy, Me- nnoriaI Day, leaving a baby boy.
 Rev. and Mrs. J. H. George went to Waterbury yesterday to be present at the graduation of Miss Mari1Ia George of St. Margaret's School, that city. s
 At St. Reses church, Sunday even ing, several new members were re- ceived into the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Miss Christine Corbett read the act Of consecration. The Sodaltty members united in appro- priate hymns Rev. G. T. Sinnott addressed the members encouragingly and e1oquently. f
 Many friends of MT and Mrs Thos Wright were pained to hear of the death of their five year old son, Thomas, whose funeral was held Tuesday on the arrival of the 1O:34 a. m. train from New York. The boy in St. Roses cemetery.
 Sunday and holiday guests were many in Newtown- Misses Alice Mo Kenna and Nellie Steppe of Bridge port, at the Convent of Mercy; Miss Leona and Harold Brady of Hartford at St. Roses reotory;N MT. and Mrs. John F'inneH and Miss Genevieve Brown of Bridgeport at MT. and Mrs. William Egan's home; Dr. and Mrs. s. l.. Sweeney of Newburgh, N. Y.. and Dr. and Mrs. William Sweeney of Vernon Hill. N. J. At the home of MT and Mrs. E.. W. Troy, MT. and Mrs. F. Scanlon of N. Y.; at Mir c. Pettt's home Charles Miller of Bridge port at Mrs. John Shahan's home; MT. and Mrs. McAuliffe at the home of MT. and Mrs. D. S. Lowell.
 A. E. Gurther spent Sunday and Monday with Bridgeport friends.
 Miss Clara Sheehan visited her aunt, Mrs c. Miller of Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Alice Benedict of RidgeheId, arrived Monday to make an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. w. B. Glover.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Murray and family of Bridgeport were guests of Newtown friends Memorial Day.
 The Newtown High school branch members of the State Agricultural club were photographed Tuesday.
 Walter Glover, N. H. S. '15, is the ! owner of a new camera. The Senior class of N. H. S. will present the class play Friday even- ing, June A. Much interest is cen- 1 tered in it's production, and the mem bers are Arehearsing diligently. ttThe i Co1oneFs Maid'' is the name of their selection and includes every member l of the class in the cast of charac- ters.
 l Mrs. Ellen Finnen of Bridgeport 1 formerly of Newtown, spent Memorial 1 Day in town as the guest of Mrs. B | W. Troy.
 Mir and Mrs. Robert Banville o1 1 Bridgeport spent Memorial Day tr town. They visited St. Roses ceme- | tery. 1 Mir. and Mrs. John T. Carroll o1 i Bridgeport spent Memorial Day ir town as the guest of, Mrs Martin Con 1 nery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
CHRISTIAN FLAG AND STARS AND STRIPES IN
 MEMORIAL DAY MARCH

The Christian flag with the Anerl- can flag carried in the ranks of the Connecticut Division United Boys Brigades of America in the Memorial Day parade was recognized by many along the line of march and much rev erence was shown. It was the first Christian flag used in a parade some years ago by that organization and was the only one in the march.
 The following officers of the division staff besides the previously mentioned commanding officer. were Lieut.. Col. c. B. Watson Lieut.. Col James V. D. Bradshaw, Asst. Quartermaster Gen eral, Lieut.. Col. Louis B. Boyd, Me6i- cal Director, Lieut.. Col. Russell, Glenn, ST., Asst. Comnnissary General Capt John Hayes, Aide-de- Camp; Captain Russell Glenn, Jr., Afde-de-Camp, Ut. aHrold Scott, Aide-de-Camp. In the same division were the United States Boy Scouts efficiently commanded by Capt. Norman s. Hall
 Major Frank Armstrong may feel proud of his scouts. They with CO D. Battery B, Co., I, and hospital detach- ment of the Second conn. Regt. Boys Brigades were applauded along the whole line of march and especially as they passed the reviewing stand. The manly little soldiers came in for es- peciaIly favorable comment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
HUNGRY, TRIES TO
 BURGL LARlZE SHOP
 OF E. H. H. SMITH
John Glawgin Thought He Could Find Some Money
 in Silver Factory.
Special to the Farmer. )


 Stratford, June 2-John GIawgin and he wanted money. He entered the shop of the E. H. H. Smith Sil- yer Go. on Bruce avenue, early yes terday morning looking for money and fell into the hands of the law.
 Glawg1n made too much noise and he attracted the attention of John Schwacker't, the night watchman. He hid in closet In the engraving room but Schwackert found. him. The watchman telephoned for a police man and Glawgin was arrested.
 The prisoner was arraigned last night before Justice of the Peace Richard l.. Stanton. He was bound over to the superior court under $500 bonds. He told the justice that he was hungry and needed money.
 More than 25 warrants will be served on personal tax delinquents this evening and tomorrow. Prose cutor Ivan Warehouse has issued that many already and between 25 and 50 more are expected within a few days. About 100 persons liable to personal tax have not paid for two years or more.
 Live Oak camp will work the pro- tection degree on candidates of Li1Iey camp, No. 66.5 w. O. w; Thursday evening. Guests will be presented from Milford and Bridgeport.
 Miss Bertha Wilkes has given up her position in the Stratford post of flee. >@-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
STOCK MARKET

5 New York, June z.-OpeninE-. Greater firmness and breadth marked to-day's early tradings on the stock exchange but war speciaIties were again the dominant features. Ad- vances of to points were recorded by General Electric, Bethlehem Steel. Westinghouse and Crucible Steel, while allied issues rose a point or two. and Federal Mining preferred 44k- United States Steel was the only spec ulative leader to gain as much as a point, others in that group rising only fractions. Among the few declines of the first half hour were New Haven and New York Airbrake, which fell 1 and 2 points respectively.
 Noon-WaM street was disposed to place a favorable interpretation on the conference to be held later in the day between the President and the German ambassador This was re- fIected in widening of the area. Of gains, which later embraced the more representative shares. Railway issues registered advances of 1 to 2 points and some of the speciaIties and indus trials increased their early advantage Trading in the first hour was almost double that of the corresponding per iod of yesterday but toward midday dealings zdwindled perceptibly all though without impairment of quoted values. Bonds were firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
Summon Grand Jury
 For Montvid Trial
Especial to The Farmer

Hartford, June 2.-Judge William S. Case instructed Sheriff Edward W. Dewey yesterday afternoon in the criminal superior court, to summon a grand jury in the case of Bernard Montvfd, who is charged with the murder of Rev. Joseph Zebrfs and Eva. Gilmanaitis Feb 8, in New Britain
 Montvid was a 'tpaP' of Peter Kra- kus, who was hanged in WtImin ngton. Del, charged with the murder of a policeman Krakus and Montvid were suspected of the killing and robbery of the New Britain priest and his housekeeper. Montvid was arrested on the charge of murder in connec- ton with the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
OFFICERS NOTEBOOK
 DESCRIBES BATTLE

Berlin. June 2=An account of the fighting in the vicinity of Notre Dame De Lorette as written down in his notebook, by Captain Sievert, of the German army. is given out today, as a recital Of an4s~ eye=Witness at the front. The purpose is to serve comparison with the French official statements concerning the combats in this vicinity. The body of Captain Sievert was one of 4,00O found on the Rette. His notebook covers the fighting from May 10, the day after the French attack, to May 20, the day the captain was killeds~EM
 Hey provided for the holding of the positions on the plateau of Lorette and along the A1bafn-Carency line. To carry out these Instructions, Cap tain Sievert was able to disperse one battalion of only PIP men or two thirds of it's number at fighting - sNz = 2. .e. His notebook contains repeated de- mands for help.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
Policeman Resigns
 To Make His Living
 On Theatrical Stage

Two changes worthy of notice were made in police detail at the meeting of the commissioners last night Harry R. Morrissey, 1415 Main street, ap- pointed to the police force less than a month ago, resigned, and Thomas S. Williams, formerly electrician in the United States army was appointed to take charge of the new signal. sys- tems of the department replacing Sheridan A. zLadd,s who will be re- turned to patrol duty.
 Morrissey was for some months an entertainer in cabaret shows. His ability as a singer opened for him many opportunities in the theatrical world, which he did not realize when he filed his application to become a policeman Now he plans to seek fame and fortune on the stage
 Sheridan Ladd, according to report, plans, also, to resign from the depart ment, to carry on commercial pur- suits. Ladd has been a member of the department since July g. 1900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
TAKES SLAP
 AT JAPAN'S CABINET

Tokfo, June 2.-The opposition to- day introduces in the House of Repre- sentahves a. resolution expressing lack of confidence in the present cabinet.
 This resolution charged the cabinet with having failed in the negotiations with China from beginning to end, with having interfered with the friendly relations with Chinese with having aroused the suspicious of for eign powers, thereby harming the prestige of the empire instead of lay ing the foundations of peace in the Orient and with having created a sit uation likely to~be followed by fur ther complications
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
GERMAN ARMY MEN,
 ON FURLOUGH, MUST
 STAY ON THE WAGON

2 Berlin, June 2-The military au- thorities have issued an order ap- p1fcab1e to Berlin, forbidding both of fcers of all rank and private soldiers from visiting any of the large mum, Der of fIuxus restaurants and cafes in Berlin. as well as all bars and wine rooms.
 The order points out that the pur- spose of furloughs granted officers and : Srnen-zf5t1 t1szsIcaI recovery from. the srigors of life at the front and the recuperation of nerves and body-is seriously endangered by visits to these restaurants and wine rooms.
 A number of west end resorts ca ter1ng especially to the military will be hard hit by this regulation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
 FACE HEAVY RAINFALL

Richmond, Va, June 2.-Veterans of the Confederacy on the second day of their 25th annual reunion awoke to-day after a night of cold drench- ing rain that had reminded them of the hardshfps endured in camp 50 years ago. Notwithstanding the downpour, the enthusiasm of the thousands at Camp Henry c. Stuart, had not been dampened The vet erans were made comfortable by sup plies rushed to the scene by the relief organizations of the city. The con vention to-day was given to business of the United Confederate Veterans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
OUR GOVERNMENT GETS A BOUQUET
 OF 400 BLOSSOMS

Washington, June 2.-The Unit presented to-day with a beautiful bouquet Of roses consisting of many hundreds of blossoms of ev- cry color and shade and of more than 400 varieties.
 Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston, on behalf of the gov ernnnent, accepted the gift from the National Rose Society at the governmental farm at Arlington, Va, where the bushes cover two acres of ground. They had been donated by florists from every sec ton of the country and had been growing two years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
FAIRFIELD
Especial to the Farmer.) )


 Fairfield June 2-Admitting a se- ries of thefts covering several years, but nysteriousIy silent as to the iden- titles of the persons to whom she had given the loot Harriet Steele. a comedy negress of 19, was held in bail of $500 for trial in the superior court, when she pleaded guilty in Justice Bacon Wakeman's court in Fairfield this forenoon.
 The Steele girl surrendered to sthe NorwaIk police last week. She said she was tired of the worry of impend- ing arrest, and she made a confession of thefts covering several yearsi at the home of Mrs. Andrew Nash of StratfieId, where she was a dOHes- tic. Persistent efforts to force from the girl astatement as to where she disposed of the loot so far have been unavailing. N until June 12 the case of Harvey Harding of Bridgeport, charged with reckless driving as a result of the collision of his automobile with Mo torcyclist Joseph Bugdi of Bostwicz avenue, Bridgeport. Bugdi is iE Bridgeport hospital.
 pr. B. T. Sharp of Derby, who Gs- ured in a sensational automobile Ac- cident last Saturday morning, when a hurt, has been given until tonight to appear in answer to summons For reckless driving. Dr. Sharp will be required to post a bond for his ep- pearance in court at a date to be ar- ranged when he surrenders. He sent word this morning that prCfss- sional duties made it impossible f9r him to appear this forenoon.
 The marriage of Miss NGolhe Kelly Ter Il -r- ed at St. Thomas church, Fairfield this morning Rev. William J. Blake ofhciated at the ceremony and nuptial mass Miss Norah Kelly, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Joseph Phelan. brother of the bridegroom, was the best man.
 The members of the D. A, R. in town will meet tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs. William Glover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02

did contrast to a showing of daily deficiency. Thursday of $4O9,S54, Wed nesday $89,917, Tuesday $822016, Monday $24O,1 I'll and the preceding Saturday $236,787.
 Ordinary internal revenue receipts brought in the bulk of Saturdays ez- cess receipts. Corporation and in come tax were below the collections of the preceding day, but these are to bring in a great volume of money be- fore the close of the fiscal year. Gus toms receipts were not as good Satur- day as on Friday, but a comDaratfveIzy large daily balance was shown The, war revenue tax also is expected to help materially in increasing the Treasury balance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
INTEREST NOES. FOUND 1e THE LATEST wAR aBgaEET1Ees
Not Killed Says o'Leary.

London, June 2.-'I have seen m to-Iav's papers that have been kill ed in action. No. I am still on the firing line. doing my bit for my King and my country
 -"I trust that God is not going to call on me so soon, until I have done a bit more. for my country.
 ssT came out of my last battle with only a few scratches, thank Godl
 So writes Sergeant O'Leary, V. C., in a letter dated May 29 and recetv- ed by his parents last night. Ills pa rents had been overwhelmed with in ouiries about him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
Mayor c. B. Wilson
 Replaces Governor
 Holcomb-Pro Fem.

Mayor C. B. wilson of this city was governor of the state last. night, from BPS o'clock. He retained the job until today.
 Governor Marcus H. Holconab left Connecticut at approximately BPS o'clock last night and entered New York. From that time until the gov ernor returned today Mayor Wilson was the chief executive of Connectiz cut He didn't have much chance to do what regular governor does, other than routine work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
Amertcans Leave Germany.

London, June 2.--A despatch from Berne says that during the day many Americans have been entering Swift zerland from Germany.
 Many of the arrivals" says the despatch, Hhaye been residents of Germany for years They declare that the popular feeling against Americans in some places makes it intolerable if not unsafe for them to remain"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
oueen to Make Gas N1aslzs.

< Rome, une 2-The Dowager Queen Margherita has accepted the cl1a1rz.. rnansliip of a cornntttee made up of more than F, 900 ladies of the Hobal- ity and aristocracy who are to under take the task of supplying the army with masks to ward of the asphyx- Hating gases used by the Austro+Ger- ma ms.
 The mask has been inverted by Sen ator Clanaician, who Is Professor of Chemistry at Bologna University.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
GILDED HORSES OF ST. ALARKgs
 PROTECTED FROM ATTACKS

Rome, June 2-The famous gilded horses that have adorned for a cen tury the principal portal of the cath- edraI of St. Marks in Venice have been removed from the city to a place of safety because of the fear that they might be damaged by hos tile aviators or warships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-02
BERKELEY SCHOOL
 HOLDS ORDINATION

Midd1etown, Conn, June 2-The 61st annual ordination at Berkeley Divinity School was held to-day. The ceremonies took place in the Church of the Holy Trinity with Rev John N. Lewis, Jr, of the class of 1892 as the preacher. The annual alumni meeting preceded the ordination ser- vices.