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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Accused of threatening to kill Vim
cent Astor If he should refuse to COM
ply with demand &c: ssg5aaaa. John, JohI,
Meriella was arrested at the Grand
Central terminal, New York, on COM
plant of Astor's business agent, Will
liam A. Dobbyn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

The estate of the late Baron Roths-
child was Professionally sworn for pro-
bate at 92.500,OOO ($12,5O0, 000).
Baron Rothschild died in London
March "a.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

John Bunny Of New York. the popu-
lar moving picture comedian, who
was seriously i'll as the result OF
overwork, is reported much improved.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Turkish troops are invading Persia
In force. They have occupied Kari
shirin, surrounding the government
house there and are advancing to-
ward Kirmanshah.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

James Eads How Is no more the
leader OF the Brotherhood Welfare as.
sociation. At the national convention
at Baltimore, Md, the Industrial
Workers of the World faction carried
the day. Alexander Law was chosen
leader.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

A fatal accident In coal mine near
Shimonoseki, Japan, has resulted in
the loss Of 236 lives, according to in
formation received In Toxic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

George Brogan, an amateur boxer,
died in a hospital from the effects of
blow over the heart in a boxing
match at the Loughlin lyceum In st.
Cecilia's Roman Catholic church in
Brooklyn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Miss Anne Eliza Arthur. sister of
the late President Chester A. Arthur,
is dead at her home at YOUNGSTOWN. N.
Y. aged 81.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Dell, Ark, town of 200 inhabi-
tants, was practically destroyed by
fire. Sixteen business buildings were
burned. Only one store remains stand
ing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

An ambulance company to supple
ment the government garrison in the
Panama canal zone will be taken by
the United States transport Buford
when she sails April rs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Dora and Rose Tanner, sisters Of
Rae Tanner, Osborne sutton, were In
dicted for perjury by the federal
grand jury.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Mrs. Eleanor Cramer, matron OF the
children's county home at Milwaukee.
Wis, hanged herself following testi-
mony given at an investigation into
conditions at the home.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

Six robbers blew open the safe of
the Sebastian State bank at Green
wood, Ark, and escaped with $4,000.
Posses with bloodhounds started In
pursuit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-23

A miniature gold rush ensued at
East Islip. L. l., following the unearth-
ing of some yellow metal, thought to
he gold, by a building contractor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
RsseasEElsts FloSck to Colors

Milan, June 10.-Ten thousand re- kcruits sof the reservist classes of 1888 kto 1S95sJoined the Golors here today. kEach soldier received donation Of Es1orty cents for expenses sustained in sTeaching Milan and in addition his sdaily pay Of two cents
 The men came to the city Tn .SsEroups, accompanied by their par saJents, brothers and sisters and sweet Ahearts and sofne by their wives and sSchildren Nearly every group was kpreeeeaed By music makers, general s3y parf oFflaers m guitar rs Eaa.nd ol1ns Tor cenee1tffaas, and by bearers of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
S SEDlT ION CHARGE IS ADMITTED BY
 GENERAL DE WET

London. June 10 General Chris atian De Wet one. of the leaders of ethe South American rebellion against Ssreat Britain, pleaded not guilty to ka charge Of high treason but guilty to Ia charge of sedition, at the opening @yesterday Of his trial at Bloemfon- etaine says "a despatch ito the Reuter- Telegrarn Company Attorney General De Gager is prosecuting the case and Efhree judges are sitting.
 GeneralsI3e Wet was captured Dec. 1 I91 on farm at Waterburg
 British Bechuanalan6 whither he @aad been Aa1rsueds bys a. motor car
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
RED FIRE AND BAND. TO BOOST VOTE FOR.
 COMMISSION FORM
: Judge Carey of Jersey City Will Be Chief Speaker
 at Mass Meeting.

With a band concert and parade, red fire and other characteristics of a red hot political campaign, the boost CTS of commission government will have a mass meeting in the Casino, State street. next Wednesday even ing.
 Judge Robert B. Carey, of Jersey City, popular1y- known as the father of commission government 9 and rat ed among the most eloquent speakers in public life, will be the chief talk CT. He, will tell of the experiences of Newf Jersey cities under the com mission form of government, and Of the features that distinguish this form from government under system such as prevails in Connecticut cit ies. # @
 The meeting has been prom oted by the newly organized Commission Government league Attorney James A. Marr, president of the league. will will introduce the speaker. Both these lawyers have served as city at torney.
 The wheeler & wilson band will play at the Casino, and though the plans are incomplete, it may play for parade from the Hotel Stratf1eId! where Judge Carey will be entertain ed, to the Casino
 Judge Carey was chairman of the committee raised by the New Jersey legislature to draft a state law cover- ing the transition of New Jersey cit ies from the older form to the com mission form of government He was named for this service by Woodrow Wilson, then the governor of New Jersey. Judge Carey has been heard in this city on several occasions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
NALdL LCso Ds IblAAAACSo9
 Secretary.
MISS MARsH's POEM
 WINS B. H. s. HONOR

Miss Agnes Lewis Marsh has had the honor of having her verses select ed as the, class hymn for B. H. s. 1915, after a close competition. The verses are original and will be set to music and sung on Graduation night by the entire class. Miss Marsh, whose tall ent as a dancer iss widely known, is a member Of the Criterion board, the school paper, and win also be one of the Barnum Prize speakers on Grad uation night.
 The verses of the hymns Knowledge is not gained at a single
 bound,
 We must build the ladder round by So in four short years of toll and We laid the foundation for future life. f.we hope. we aspire. we resolve we
 pray,'
 TO attain greater heights day by day, Press onward, upward fear. Win honors for your Alma Mater dear. Her guiding influence, like shining WTl lead our steps, when we roam To her we now sing our fond good Our praises shall echo in vaulted skies. The cycle of years win the fates un-
 fold,
 of. the class with color blue and gold, Success is the crown we fondly dream, Will wreathe the class of dear 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

nison was closed last week after being in the probate court for twenty years. The delay arose from a, trust fund which recently terminated by the port. its beneficiary He was child less and the property was distributed among 15 remote heirs.
 There is some prospect of a, jftney ibus line being established between Bedding Ridge and Bridgeport. those contemplating the enterprise having made inquiries as to the amount of probable patronage. Such service would certainly be a. great convenience and according to Jitney standards of profit ought to pay.
 Commodore Luttgen and wife came to their summer home on Sunset Hill last Saturday for the summer. Their coming was delayed on account of Mrs Luttgen having trouble with her eyes which necessitated daily visits to an oculist.
 Duncan Gay has been appointed ad- who died intestate. The estate con sfsts of the residence property in the Glen and a few hundred dollars per sona1.
 In the baseball game on the Ridge last Thursday between the sanfords and the Ridgefeld school the former won, 5 to 4. J
 The RidgewoId Inn is receiving a general interior renovation as to paint and paper in preparation for it's open- ing next week, the Improvements in- cluding an additional bath room.
 The Misses Waterman and Fox en- tertained a large house party over last Saturday and Sunday, most of the guests being from New York and Port chester.
 The petition for a, special town meet ing to pass on the question of holding local elections every two years instead of annually has received the requisite number of signatures, everyone ap- preached being in favor of the change.
 Mrs. Henry Shaw has become a pa tient at the Bridgeport hospital.
 Sullivan Bros. have established gasoline station on their premises as a feature of their store business
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
WITHOUT ARMS. HE PLAYS
 VIOLIN FOR SOLDIERS

N, Berlin, June 1O-One of the most useful officials engaged in assisting and teaching crippled Soldiers is the weI1-knoWn artist Unthan, who was born without arms, but who neverz the less has become a remarkable vio- lin player, a painter and .an expert swimmer.
 Unthan is a firm believer in swim ming as, an aid to the physique of the crippled, and maintains that arms really are 8 hindrance rather than a help in the water. He recently lee tured to a group of persons interested in caring for crippled soldiers, and then gave an exhibition of his re- markable arrnless swimming. He is being pointed out as an example of courage and independence to be fol- lowed by the German soldiers invalid ed back home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Russians Not gzoring.

Paris June 10yT he Journal de szeneve corresR E describing a
 sFisit to Russfan headquarters. says bkhe Grand Dukes eTtourage is high Eay optimistics Qmeers dee1areo
 Russia has mot yet used as fifth kof her reserves The majority of xablebodiess men have not yet been knaI1etE upon. Millions of soldiers are EstflI awaiIa.b1es We are not hurrying- FIser f1orfths nef1ce Germany will be esxhaustedts then5.we will begin our
 aeal caznpafg4l5 For each of'soIr men
 fsa llen six ssvvill rsp4ace him Our re- Bserves are inexhaustable We can
 Eight for two or three years without A4he slightests enlbarrassment, while sRzernany necessarily is limited"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
NEW PRIZES ADD TO INTEREST IN HOME YARD
 AND GARDEN CONTEST

A number of new prizes have been offered to the Home Yard and Garden association for the best yards and gar dens in the city in addition to the list of prizes published q week ago, includ- ing a solid bronze cup, suitably in scrtbed,5 by George w Fairchild & Sons The Hadley Furniture Go. has offered a. porch chair worth S5. and the George B. Clark Go. a lawn settee Charles Pf1omm offers shrub. and George Pdonm an asortment of hardy bulbs George B. Nothnagle &, Son will give a $2 picture These articles in addition to the twenty-four prizes previously announced make a total of thirty, and number of others are ex- pected in a few days. One prize pre- Viously announced is S25 in gold for the best flower garden or most beau tifu1 porch developme ent. Many of the other prizes range in value from ss to $5.
 The contest is not confined to school boys and girls but is open to every family in the city that has a yard. or vegetable or flower garden. Any one dehiring to enter can send name and address to the Home ' ard and Garden Association, 401 Connecticut National Bank Building. 1.O24 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Reported Finding
 of Vanderbilt's
 Body Proves Error

London, June 10-London represent atives of the Vanderbilt family have received word from Queenstown that the body recovered on the coast of County Clare, last night, is not that of Alfred G. vanderbilt, as was first re- ported.
 The body was found by an old wo- man who was gathering seaweed, at 3 point about 250 miles from where the Lusitanta sank. Papers and a watch found on the body first led to the be- lief that it was MT. Vanderbflt's h. vestigation from the Queenstown of fees of the Cunard company proved the Identification to be mistaken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Exodus From Germany On.

London, June 10-The Chronicles corresp ondent at Chiasso says that since the beginning of June a con- stant stream of Americans has pour ed out of Germany. Most of them have gone to Genoa to embark for the United States. Others are travel ing in Italy, anxious to see that coun- try before going home via Liver pool The majority of them. he says, have long been residents of Ger many.
 This exodus is solely due to the present. strained relations between Germany and the United States All of the Americans leaving Germany declare that the position of Americans in Germany has become altogether intolerable.
 He quotes an American banker who lived in Berlin for five years and who had made a great deal Of money and many friends theres as being very glad to leave the country He had personally received no insults but had heard of other Americans who had He felt that the poIiteness of his German friends was simply mask to their deep anti-American feeling and anger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
NAVAL ACADEMY PROBE TO LAST
 MONTH LONGER

Annapolis, June 1o-With the slow progress of the inquiry into the tr- reguIarities in the examinations at the naval academy has made thus far it was thought today that the inyes- tigation might last a month longer. There will be many more witnesses for the government and it is known that the defense will have large number.
 Counsel for the defendants have submitted the names of a number of persons they desire to have called as witnesses. It was stated that it was hoped through some of these to de- velop the name of the sender of the questions to Midshipman Moss and his motive in doing so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
William Thaw in Paris.

Paris, June 1 William Thaw, the American aviator with the French Aviation Corps, has come to Paris on two days leave of absence to wis it his two brothers who have arrived here from Zurich. MT Thaw said he had been scouting around Verdun daily under theavy fire. In his last flight the entire tail of his machine " as blown off by a she'll. He land ed with difficulty in the damaged machine.
 The aviator hopes to go to Italy or to the Dardanelles to operate the American flying oats which have been bought for service in both these campaigns. Hek prefers naval to land service because he began flying in a, hydroareop1ahe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
.BRIDGEPORTERS TO
 SHOW PATRIOTISM
 IN FLAG CEREMONY.
Officials to Participate in Exercises in Seaside
 Park Monday.

Many will join in the exercises which are to. be held at the flagstaff at Seaside park. on Monday after noon, June 14th, under the auspices of the Municipal Patriotic committee. All citizens have been asked to dis play the flag over private residences and business houses on Monday. At Seaside park there will be a, simple ceremony. consisting of the playing of retreat" by the buglers of the Wheeler & Wilson band and the low ering of the flag while the band plays '"The Star Spangled Banner Gov. HoIcomb has issued the following proclamation for the observance of Flag Day, copies of which have been posted in all the municipal offices and in each room of the public schools.
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
 By His EsxceIlency,
 MARCUS HI. HOLCONTB,
 GOVERNOR.
 A PROCI1ANLATIoN:-
 In accordance with the provisions Monday, June the fourteenth, as
 FLAG DAY.
 Not for what it is, but because it syrnbolizes all that this country has been, is, and hopes to be, the flag de- mands of us homage and rever rence. Across the seas. men, women and even children, are offering for their countries a. bitter sacrifice of suffer ing Yet no nation has behind it a nobIer heritage of devotion in time of peace than has ours, none has the right to stand more proudly among it's fellows, none holds a. fairer prom ise for the future, for its own and other peoples. In a peculiar degree at this time all citizens ought to bear these things in mind. l., therefore, ask that this flag day be observed in all schools by proper exercises, in theatres and elsewhere, where people congregate, by the playing of the na- tiona1 anthem, or otherwise, and by a general display of the flag on public and private buildings.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of the State at the Capitol in Hart ford. this 18th day of May, in the year Of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifteen. and of the In dependence of the United States, the One Hundred and Thirty ninth.
 MARCUS H. HOLCONGB.
 By His ExcelIency's command
 Charles D. Burnes,
 Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Here's a Candidate
 For Leadership In
 "Meanest Man" Race

Thomas Kelly. a vagrant, who was covered with several weeks growth of beard and closely resemb1ed cari- catures of Dom Paul, leader in the Boer war appeared this morning be- fore Judge Bartlett in the city court to answer a charge of having taken lunches from school children. It ap- peared from testimony given that he has been in the habit of chasing chill dren away from the North avenue backgrounds and then eating their food. He was given a jail sentence of three months, where his hair will be shaved off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
The Bridgeport Land X Title Co.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT.

June 10, 1915. Estate of Bartholomew Ferguson, of Bridgeport, in said district, minor The Guardian having made appli- cation for an order authorizing to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears.
 Ordered. That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 14th day of June, 1915, at II o'clock in the forenoon, and this court directs said Guardian to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this or der once in newspaper having circulation tn said district, on or be- fore the 11th day of June, A. D., 1915, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest,
 PAUL L. MILLER,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Gerard Making kaiser scrapbook.

Berlin, via The Hague. June 1o.--- ITo aoQuaint the German Foreign Of. 5dce with the exact feeling in America lover the torpedotng of the Lusitania Annbassador Gerard to-day began prepar1ng a big scrapbook, contain hng clippings from American news papers.
 The scrapbaok will be filled with leditorfals of ztlfe LusIta:hia and notes as wen as cartoons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Iron crosses for lIkFonlrrlnz Ic!..l crelsv. ,.

Washingto June s 1o--The Ger man Embassy has received iron crosses for distribution to the officers and crew of the Kronprinz Wilhelm. interned at Norfolk. More than 800 men will be thus shonored.
 Captain Thefrfe1ders will receive a special decoration.
 The Kaiser ordered the distribution because of the services of the men in destroying commerce of the allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Reward for Alpine Prisoner

veron via Chiasso to Paris, June gl.o.-It is reported that the Austrian Ecornn1arader was offered a reward of N2. 900 crowns l$50e) for the first Italian Alpine soldier taken alive.
 Austrian prisoners continue to ar give here There are now more than Hive hunared of them in Verona.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
US. STEEL UNTITLED
 TONNAGE INCREASES.

New York. June 1o-The unf1Ied tonnage of the U. s. Steel Corpora tion on May 31. tota1led 4,264,59S tons, an increase of 1O2,354 tons from April.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
POINTS OF INTEREST

On sale Friday. Fresh sea food Fresh steak cod, fresh porgies, fresh shore haddock, fresh sliced ha1ibut, fresh market cod, fresh butterfsh. large bloater mackerel, live Holsters, hukes, opened long clams, Long Island steamers, prime soft shell crabs, blue fish, eastern salmon, Little Necks, baking clans Dried fruits: Evapo- rated apples, peaches, prunes, large meaty prunes, Jumbo peaches, evap- orated apricots. Bridgeport Public Market and Branch, State and Bank streets, East Main street. Phones.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ASK UNIVERSITY TO PUSH
 ALL MEDICAL CLAssE

Dublin. June 1O-The Senate of the National University of Ireland has for warded to London a resolution re- questing the government to introduce legislation enabling Belgian medical students to complete their courses and obtain their degrees in English schools.
 If a row boat were only as dan gerous as a canoe. how much more popular it would be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Paris Parer Seized Agafn.

!, Paris. June 1o-Gustave Herve,s newspaper, the Guerre Sociale, was seized by the police at all the news stands yesterday.
 An editorial in yesterdays issue gave offence to the censor through it's criticism of the conduct of the war, and in yesterday's issue M. Herve defended the article objected# to.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
MOORIE BETH ESTATE
 LIKELY TO BE CLOSED.

Settlement of the Moorie Beth es- tate is likely to be made soon as a result of probate court action 'yester- day. Judge of Probate Paul L. Mill CT has notified all persons having claims to appear before January 1 The estate will go to Hattie K Seward on that date if no claims are proved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

Guards more than sixty are serving with the Italian army. Many of these were not summoned to the colors, but enlisted as volunteers. The Pontifioal Gendarrnes have been reduced to fewer than fifty men
 When the Pope was indirectly in- formed that both the Noble Guards a nd thet Gendarmes had been exempt ed from service he replied that he did not need them at the Vatican. the Swiss Guards being sufficient for his protection. He. added. that the first duty of every Italian was to his scoun- try
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Cholera Again in Vienna.

Paris, J une 1O.+The Havas Agency aaas received a dispatchs from it's agent lat Madrid who says it is officially an- l.nounced there that an epidemic of Eholera has broken ont in Vienna
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Count Peter BesnckieIndorfF KiIled

London, June 10.-The Russian EEmbassy announced to-day the death tof Count Pater BenckendorH young
 Best son of Count Alexander Bencken- kdorrs Russian rnbaasad don at London The Count, who was a. CoIoneI@in the
 sussian Horse Guards was shot sahrough the neck in action near Kov-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

No trace has been found of the sample case containing about $3O1 worth of underwear samples stolen yesterday from Karl Gruken, a sales man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

LYFORD BROTHERS R TRY SPRING CUSTOM sTTvTs RTTv East Side and West E0d V
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
4assrian Women YVana to Tight.

Berlin1a June 1Osz6y5a London.9 From the t0yznsof Brixen ih the Aus Brian Tyrol numerous requests have been received by the military author Mtfes in Vienna from women begging 4o be allowed to serve instne ranks as soIdiers It has been explained that such service is Impossible
 Sixty Noble Guards rnly.
 Rome. June 10.-Out Of 100 Noble
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

Farmer wans Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

PAUL L. MILLER,
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