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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
MASS MEETING 10
 BOOST NEW BRIDGE FOR GRAND STREET
Voters Will Meet In Germania Hall Tomorrow Evening
 For Public Discussion.

Planning to promote interest in the construction of the long con templated Grand street bridge, the Citizens Irn~ provenent association which weJs or ganized for this purpose a year ago, will have 8 mass meeting in .Germania hall Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, with former Senator Moses w. Manwaring presiding.
 An executive committee has been raised to promote general interest in the bridge project. It is expected that the meeting will discuss also the other questions to come before the voters at the special election June 19. Ar engagements were made today to have an address on the workings of the commission form of government for cities.
 The executive committee includes Michael H. Ford, Andrew M. Owens, Christian Haug, Frank x. Berger, of the Sixth district; Thomas Arnold, Seventh district; John M. OeConnell, John J. Scan1on, Patrick Ryan, J. J. Russ, Louis Korff, of the Eighth dis trict; Samuel Dawe,- William Brech1in and J. H. Emmons of the Ninth dis trict and Dr. H. IT. BurHson of the Tenth district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
FAIRFIELD NEGRO HELD FOR SLASHING FRIEND WITH RAZOR Farmhands Engage in San guinary Quarrel in Strat-
 field Saloon.
Special to The Farmer.)

Fairfield, June 1O.-Wlliam A. Nich- ols, colored, was held in. bail of $500 for hearing before Justice Bacon Wakeman in the town court on Mon day on the charge of assault with in- tent to kill, upon Bert Rogers, also colored. In default of bail, Nichols went to the county jail. The charge Of carrying concealed weapons also will be lodged against Nichols when he comes into court Monday, as the result of fight in which the two were involved in Mastroiannis saloon, Sub urban avenue, Stratf1eld, last night.
 Nichols, who has been arrested be- fore for similar occurrences, is alleged to have drawn razor on Rogers. late last night, and to have inflicted a deep gash upon Rogers chest. Both are afrm hands on the B. B. Mee1zer place. Rogers friends made complaint to the town officers, while the victim was be- ling attended by Bridgeport surgeon.
 Keen interest has been aroused throughout the town in the annual field day sports of the public schools. A program has been arranged, includ- ing 100 yard, 220 yard, 40 yard dashes, ing contests, standing and running broad jumps, and other numbers. There have been offered several at tractive medals N ] Twelve candidate will be initiated to membership in the I. O. R. M. at a meeting tonight of Unquowa tribe. The degree team of Hamonasset tribe of New Haven will oficiate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
NATIONS DISPUTE NAVAL LOSSES IN
 BATTLE IN BALTIC

Berlin, June 1O.-Only one German ship, a collier. was sunk by a Rus sian submarine in the naval engage naent of June in the Baltic Sea, off, the Gulf at Riga, according to reli- able information obtained here. It is stated that a German destroyer which was sailing by the side of the collier was slightly damaged by the same torpedo but was able to make port. Denial was made of a report published in the Army Messenger at Petrograd that there was explosions on other vessels attacked by Russian submarines or that any other dam age was done.
 the son of Joseph R. Swan who was
 Petrograd. June 1O.-In spite of the German denials, it is insisted in au- thoritative circles here that one Ger man torpedo boat and one transport were sunk and another torpedo boat damaged by a Russian submarine in the recent naval engagement in, the Baltic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
NEW CORPORATION
 TO LOCATE LUMBER FIRM IN STAMFORD.
lrqanize Company For Busi. Z ness irHmen Get DOna-t
 lions For Apparatus.
Especial to the Farmer.0

.ytratfcFd, June s1G-The Stratford Humber company has incorporated for the purpose of buying and sell ing lumber. etc The amount of capital stock authorized is SIG. .0O0s divided into 200 shares of common stbck valued at $50 par a share. The Earporat1on intends to do business sslth $2,QQ0- capital stock is Frank HH. Weller. Pauline S. Weller of Strat- lord, Edward s. Morse and Florence E Morse of Bridgeport, are the in cofporators-
 Subscriptions are being received by the fire department for the proposed p1rchase of new apparatus. The to- ta1 obtained so, far. however, is small, because no large donations have been received
 { Mrs Aggie Staffee was fined $5 and casts and sentenced to jail for 30 days last night when she was ar faigneds before. Justice Of the Peace Richard L. Stanton charged with as saultN. and abusive language. The jail sentence was suspended and Mrs Staffee was paroled for three months,
 during which time she is to report to Justice Stanton frequently to prove Intentions of better conduct.
 The June rally of the Bridgeport Christian Endeavor union will be held in the Stratford Congregation church, Monday evening. June% A. Good music and interesting speakers are promised. A social hour will follow the meeting. Members and friends are urged to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
JUNE WEDDINGS
HUNTER-MA~ARLANE.

The wedding of Miss Natalie Banks Macfarlane, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Francis Hugh Macfarlane Of Folly Crest, Black Rock and MT. Ernest Carlisle Hunter, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Hunter of Fulton, N. Y., is creating a great amount of interest locally because of the prominence of the family of the bride-e1ect. The wedding will be held in the ball, room of the Hotel StratfieId. Some 500 in vitattons have been issued for the af- fair.
 The ceremony will be performed at o'clock on Saturday evening by the Rev. George w. Nicholson, pastor emeritus of the First Baptist church, assisted by the present pastor, the Rev. John Richard Brown.
 Miss Macfarlane's maid of honor will be her only sister, Miss Gladys E. Macfar1ane. Her other attend ants will be Mrs. Bayard Boyd Webb of Brooklyn, who is sister of the bridegroom, Miss Elizabeth Gibbs of Brookline, Mass, Miss Mildred Eos ter and Miss Josephine Lynge of this city. The small flower girls will be Martha Marie Sleeper of New York and Anna Gfldner of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Little Miss Sleeper is a niece of the bridegroom, and Miss Gi1dner is the daughter of close friend of the bride, Mrs. H. H. Gildner. who was MISS dIaCS SSbaIOEo or I1l4S C1Cy p0- fore her marriage.
 MT. Hunter has chosen George Starr Humphrey of LttchheId. as his best man and as ushers, Ramon Vail of Enfield. c. Hilton Allen of Fulton, George Henry Barnum Hodge, of New Haven and Bayard Boyd Webb of Brooklyn.
 The wedding ring is a, Tiffany pla1- tinurn band.
 The ball room will be arttstically decorated with white roses and peon- ies ana several varieties of greener- ies. The ceremony will be perform ed at the north end of the hall and an aisle will be formed from the op- posite end with white spedestals, ornat- mented with the white flowers and 1ooped together with wide satin rib bons. The bride and groom will stand on an Oriental rug which is one of their wedding gifts.
 After the ceremony the wedding party will march down the aisle to the south end where the reception will be held.
 A buffet supper will be served the guests and dancing will follow until midnight
 The brides traveling gown will be of silver gray taffeta glace with a corsage of silver net and chiffon and having a separate jacket of taffeta. The hat will be of gray straw with touches of coral pink: The bridal gown and costumes of the attendants are being kept secret as a surprise to the guests. A number of out of town guests will attend the wedding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ITALIANS INTERCEPT
 AUSTRIANS' WIRELESS

Paris, June 10.-A report issued by Admiral Thaon di Reve1; chief of the Italian naval staff, shows that Aus trian wireless messages are intercept ed regularly by the Italians, says 8 special despatch from Rome. The Italians have been enabled to obtain this information, which is of immense
 military value, by the use of a new device invented by MT. Marconi. On the other hand, the device is said to make it impossible for the Austrians to intercept Italian messages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

Judge Carpenter in the Federal court at Chicago allowed the Rock Island receivers $3.OOO a month each for their services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Peter W Crosby of Tesiny ave nue, we'll known in church and society in the North end. is in St. Vincent's hospital, and was operated on yester-s day fort an acute attack of appendi- citis- Df William w. Gray, S46 West avenue, tl1e family physician, per formed the operation and is in attend ance. Reports from the hospital are very encoura ging and it is hoped that her recovery will be speedy.
 In spite of the flatter1ng terms of the graduates diploma. the bank president doesn't usually rush out to open the door for him when he comes around seeking work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
RUSSIAN SURVIVORS
 OF LUSITANIA HOME

Petrograd, June 1O.-Nine Russian survivors of the Lusitania have arriv- ed here. They are all reservises, who were on the way from Chicago and New York to join the army. Af- ter their rescue they were taken to Queenstown, where they remained in hospital for sevrea1 days before re- suming their journey. Of the 82 Rus sian passengers on board the liner only 39- escaped, and of 24 Persians only nine survived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ADDS TO OUR POPULATION.

John c. Doyle of 1487 Iranistan avenue, is handing out handshakes and cigars to his numerous friends today. It's a 1usty boy and his papa is a prominent local plumber. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

Thomas E. Howden, president of the Howden Tile Co; died of heart disease in his office in New York.
 Two hundred delegates of the Daughters of Pocohontas assembled at Watertown, N. Y., at the state conven- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
MRS. sPAULDING HOSTESS
 TO GOVERNING BOARD OF
 MARY SULLIVAN CHAPTER

Mrs. Katherine Moody spaulding en- tertained the 26 members of the gov er1ling board of Mary Sil1iman chap ter. D. A. R., from to 6 o'clock this afternoon, at her home, AT State street.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
OPEN BIDS FOR NEW
 VESSELS FOR THE NORTH

Bids for the construction of a 65- foot stern wheel steamer for service in the North were opened at the of fees of the Alaska Railway Commits sion in Seattle.
 The bids for the vessel follow:
 Anderson Shipbuilding Company, $19,6OO; J. F. Duthie & Go. s17,SO0: Johnson Bros. & Blanchard, S14,S00; McAteer Shipbuilding Company, S15.- 279. not delivered in Alaska; Nilsson & Kelez. $12.4OO. gear specified. not delivered in Alaska; Tregoning Boat Company, -2O,ssO, s2O.S25 and s2O.545 depending on the engine selected, which it was specified must be a Pa cife coast heavy-duty gas engine
 The contract will be awarded in few days. The request for bids ask for estimates including delivery in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
WITH LIST OF 1900 PASSENGERS ON BOARD

Americans board the boat The Lusitana it will be remembered the vessel that flew American flag when sailing into Liverpool shortly after the broke causing much criticism the part of the German naval authorities who said the time that the loss of Amer lives could be blamed Germany such practices followed by English vessels.
 The Lustana built at Glasgow in 1907, by J. Brown
 Co., having gross tonnage of 3200O and displacement of engines created 10000 horse power she 79O long, with of 88 feet and drew 606 of On her trip the Atlantic in 1908 the Lustana record for the trip making the distance in four days and fifteen This record has been beaten only by the Maureana ship of the Lusana which shaved four hours and fifteen minutes off the record in 1910
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

QUEENSTOWN, May 7-The Cunard Steamship Com panys huge liner Lusana bound from New York to Liverpool orpedoed this morning and sunk by German submarine The Lustania had thirteen hundred passengers aboard and is feared here that every soul has been lost The Cunarder met the submarine off the Old cad of Knsae the mouth of Knsae harbor short distance from this
 city Assistance has been sent from here in the hope that some the small got into the water before the nothing definite has been learned and the worst is feared
 vessel left New York the passengers ed the vessel would be opedoed and sunk but nobody believed anything than German threat intended to hurt the lines business The grim tragedy of this morning shows that the warning sincere Many prom
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
RAILROAD ENGINEER
 WILL BRING BRIDE NORTH

F. s. Ryus, an engineer from Wash ington, D. C., who will be with the Thos. Riggs, jr., party in the Alaskan railroad work this year, having ar rived from the east, brings news Of the marriage of 0. c. Hubby, chief draughtsman for the commission, who will be stationed at Seward this sum- mer. MT. Hubby surprised his Alas ka railroad friends by deferring the ringing of his wedding bells until all his northern associates had left fol Seattle on their way to Alaska. Mrs Hubby was formerly Miss Lea Heller Rodman, of Charlatte, s. c. Shs will accompany her husband to Sew ard.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
SURGEON AccoMPLIsHEs
 WONDERFUL RESULTS

Fred J. Chapman, an old-time Alas kan, has returned to the territory af- ter an absence of over a year, most of which time he spent at Mayo Broth CTS institute. He underwent half d dozen serious operations, and is practically a made-over man. Fred is full of praise for what was accom- plished for him by these noted sur geons.'
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

Special to The Times By Associated Press.
 GENEVA, May "A strong effort made by the Austro- German line to break through the Russian center at Gorce has failed the Russian forces stub borny resisting and repulsing attack after attack with heavy losses. The attacking forces were com pelled to retreat to the westward. Large numbers of German troops continue to arrive at Cracow. The fighting between there and Tarnow is undoubt- edly the cruelest of the war, the Germans seem determined to break through the Russian lines in order to force the Russians to retreat from the Car pathian mountain passes, else be cut off The Russians realize the importance of the fight and the necessity of holding the dearly won advantages they
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
ENGLAND ADOPT GERMAN TACTICS
 AND START USE IF DEADLY BOMBS

PARIS May 7-The government has decided to introduce
 bill in the Chamber of Deputies prohibiting absolutely the manufacture, transport sale of intoxicating liquors while the war lasts The bill will be drastic possible and the sale of liquor containing only slight percentage of alcohol will be prohibited The bill will undoubtedly receive the approval of the deputies will be looked an emergency the chamber will support the all things calculated to aid the nation the overthrow of her enemies
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

Japan is making extensive preparations so that she will be ready for hostiities at a moments notice if the worst comes to happen. In the event of a rupture the warships and transports are in condi- ton to sail within few hours after receiving word, the fighting vessels being now ready for action. From a statement issued by the Elder Statesmen, the impression has gained ground that the Elder Statesmen induced the government to grant conces- sions in her demands upon Chlps, in order to con vince the powers that Japan was acting for China s best interests.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
MAR|POSA SAILS WITH LARGE
 CROWD

SEATTLE, May 1.-The steamer Mariposa sailed last night. She was crowded with passengers and had full cargo of freight, mostly for Ship Creek. Her Cordova passengers were c. Russell, T. HoelaBaugh, E. Colvin, Mrs. w. Pritchard, Mrs. w. Downing, Miss Downing, L. Gault and four steer age
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
GEN. DEJORTSEY PASSES AWAY
 IN LONDON

LONDON, May 7-General Deport- sey, the leader of the famous charge at Balaklava, which has been famed in song and story, died today. Deport- sey was the last survivor of the ia nous charge. made immortal by Ten nyson's poem, and was a popular idol The old soldier was S9 years of age.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
FIREMEN DECIDE TO
 HOLD A SMOKER

At a meeting of the Cordova Fire Department, held last night, a new constitution and bylaws were adopt ed. It was also decided to hold a smoker in the near future, and com. mittee consisting of Thos. c. Price, k. F. Medley and w. J. Mcdonald was appointed to make the necessary ar engagements.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
Be Guests of Club

Memebers of the Alaska Legisla' ture have been invited by the Alaska Club of Seattle to make the club their headquarters while in Seattle, and to be guests at dinner and smoker or the night of May S. As many of the legislators will leave for Seattle, the clubs invitation will be taken advan tage of
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
Prompt Payment of Claim

Today A. ]. Adams. representing the London Assurance Company. paid to Capt. A. E. Lathross agent for W. F. Kendrick, &140. as insurance for dam. age sustained by the latter's proper. ty in recent fire there.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
Election Returns Ali Tn

Special election returns are all in at last from the Second division, the vote of Kiana, Deering. Utica, Can dle and Council having been received at the Governors office May I.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
RIGGS COES TO FAIRBANKS
 VIA RIVER

SEATTLE, May 7-Commissioner Thomas Riggs, of the Alaska Engi- neering commission, sailed north on the Mariposa last night bound for Skagway. He Is going from there to Whitehorse, and down the river to Fairbanks. Riggs will look after the survey work of the commission this summer at the interior terminal ol the government railroad.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

PEKIN, May 7-There is good reason to be- ieve that China is prepared to concede everything that has been demanded by Japan, as the states men of the Flowery Empire realize that the situa- tion is hopeless There is an undercurrent of opin ion among the educated classes that it would be folly to enter upon war at this time.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
EMBARGO PLACED ON COTTON BY
 ECYPTF0R BENEFIT 0F TIE !; ALLIES

LONDON May 7-The British cabinet has requested that the Egyptian government poh the exportaon o cotton to all points with the exception of French Russian Spanish and Portugese points The Egyptian government will comply with request and the embargo will become operative shortly of Commons today Premier Asquth told the mem bers that the operations reduce the Daranees Notifications were progressing satisfactorily.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
Went Over to Latouche

Geo. c. Hazelet left on the steamer North western for Latouche to visit with his son Calvin, who Is employed at the Beatson mine.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
Former Cordovan Dead

Jack Diggs, formerly of Cordova, died at his mothers home in Portland, on April 23. He was thirty years of age.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

BERLIN, May 7-The German troops in the Russian Baltic province of Courland are nearing the port of Libau, and far have overcome all oppos- ton in their drive to the sea. It seems probable that the German General Staff is planning to make a simultaneous attack by land and on Libau first and then on Riga. The German forces are comman- ded by General von Hindenberg, the hero of the Mazurian Lakes battle. If the plan of capturing Lbau and Riga succeeds, the whole Russian line of communication will be in danger.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
China Likely To Accede To Demands of Japan

PEKIN, May 7-The Japanese minister to Chi ma called at the office of the Chinese foreign minis ter this morning and delivered in person the ulti- matum for his government.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
RUSSIAN FLEET AND A|RMEN
 BOMBARD|NC CONsTANT|NOPLE

ATHENS May 7Three Russian aviators flew over Con anope yesterday and dropped several bombs on the Turk ish capitol It is believed that the bombs did considerable damage although the amen flying too high to judge the results The Russian Black Sea fleet is bombardlng the forts the Bosphors and able to throw shells within ten miles of Constantinope
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
AUSTRIA GETTING READY FUR
 ACTION EASE WAR WITH ITALY

TURIN May Austria continues her extensive prepara lions for war with Italy Notifications have been strengthened and the forces along the frontier have been greatly increased The impression is growing that the diff resort to
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

Carnation Cream, 3 cans for 25c.- .$4. per case at s. Blum X Cos.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

TOXIC, May Tt was announced officially yesterday that Japan had sent an utimatum to China, insisting that China accept the Japanese terms internationally. The ultimatum gives China until next Sunday night to make reply. Presi- dent Yuan Shi Kai and the Chinese cabinet are comforting on the ultmatum, but will not reply, if at all, before Sunday.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07
RUSSIAN POSITION IS IN DANGER

forward movement of the enemy in this vicinity has endangered the entire Russian position in the Carpathians. The issue of the battle has not yet been decided.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

Centennial Best Flour, $2.25 per at s. Blum $ Co.'S.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

PETROGRAD, May 7-The Russians have sent large numbers of achievements to resist the Ger man operations in Courland. The danger to the Russian line of communication if Libau and Riga should fall is fully realized by Grand Duke Nicholas and his advisers and every effort will be made to prevent the Teutons from accomplishing their pur- pose.
 The Russian forces are strenuously resisting the Austro- Gelma eastward movement in Western Ga licia, but so far have been unable to prevent the steady advance of the Teutons. The spectacular
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

TOKIO May Tt is generally believed in dip omatic circles here that China will submit to the de- mands made upon her by Japan. In the meantime
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

have gained in the Carpathians, and sparing no effort to win the battle. The losses on both sides have been enormous, and the end is not yet
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-07

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