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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
RECORD NUMBER OF AUTO
 LICENSES TO BE ISSUED

About 5O,O00 operators licenses have been issued by the state automo- bile department and the total receipts of the department for the year which ends Thursday, September 30, are es- timated at $5OO,00O, or about 25 per cent. more than the previous year and a little more than the increase two years ago. The registration of pleasure vehicles is 31,S27, against 24,41S last year.. The work of the department goes steadily on in Connecticut as elsewhere and the indications are shat a larger force of clerks. will be neces- sary to care for the future business and some change will be required to give more elbow room in the depart ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
.GRIEVEp HIMEHF To DEATH


 The death of Frank Callahan's pet lion Leo, a few days ago, is another iI1ustration of the strong attachments characteristic of that animal Since Leo was month old-at that time he was called ''Maud''-he has en- some Mexican dog. They played to- gether, ate together Cleo getting the Lions share), and slept together Their joint bed was in a closet in Mrs. Ca1lahan's closet. Their playground was in the backyard, except when they made their escape together. and ran races on John street. <L
 Two weeks ago Mp. Callahan was driving some young pigeons from the top of neighbor's house to their GOODS in his yard. He threw a stick at the pigeons and it hit the Mexican dog on the head He never ,recover= ed from the blow and died three days later. The death of the dog had strange effect on his lion companion He Inoped and lost his p1ayfulness The first day after the dogs death Leo played with the cat but was con tinualIy looking and hunting for his missing friend
 The cat did not please him and he gave up the sport. The once lively animal had become a hypochondriac and for no evident reason save that he : mourned the absence of his -@canine playmate. The second day found him again mopish. He no longer attempt ed to 5thing failed to revive his interest in life. The third day he died. His autopsy revealed no physical disease, he simply died bof grief,
 Leo was only six and a, half months old, but he had already assumed mo- blep roportfons, weighing 175 pounds. His mane showed considerable devel- Cpment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
PRINCETON YOUTH DROPS DEAD DURING
 ANNUAL CANE RUSH
Stockton Wells Succumbs As Glasses Clash At
 "Gym" Door,

Princeton, N. J.. Sept. 25.-An at. tack of heart disease in the thick of the annual freshman-sophomor rush at Princeton University yesterday af- ternoon was responsible for the death of Stockton Wells, of Madison, N. J., member of the entering class at Princeton.
 As a result of the death of the youth a halt was called to the pro ceedings, and the senior council of the university, which is made up of students of the senior class, decided to abandon the cannon rush which was to be held this evening"
 In the rush in which the death oc- cured the second year men were sta tioned before the entrapce of the gymnasium to prevent the, freshmen from gaining admittance< to elect their class officers. The entering men f-rushed'' the sophomores defending the entrance and the attacking fresh men had just struck the first lineA of second year -men when Wells, who was near the head of the freshn1e n, was seen to stumble and fall. He was picked up and carried to a room in the gynrasium, where medical at tention was given by pr. Raycroft, of the university. and four other of the medical profession who happened to be on hand watching the struggle DSCWeen the TWO c1aSSeS.
 Frank Sullivan, the swimming ex- pert at Princeton who is considered to be the most adept in the country at artificial respiration, assisted the physicians, who worked over the youth nearly two hours before they pronounced him dead. ~A An examina- ton of the body failed to reveal any injuries except slight scratch over the hip which could not have Ina d anything to doawith. the death. Wells had not been strong since childhood and on numerous occasions had been seized with illnesses which affected the heart.
 The youth had prepared for Prince ton at the Newark Academy, where he was considered one of the bright est students in his class. His moth CT, Mrs. c. w. Wells, of Madison, N. J., was notified and immediat te1y came to Princeton to take charge of the body. His father died six months ago.
 As a result of the death the rushes arranged for next week have been
 cancelled and there is a, Likelihood
 that these annual ltussles will be aboI- iShed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
lRJLGARIA HESITATES
 ON BRINK OF WARFARE

Rome, Sept 25.-A1thoUgh it .. is admitted Bulgarian mobilization is a significant act capable of precipitat- ing Possibilities with Serbia, it is thought here events still may prevent Bulgaria from embarking upon so perilous an enterprise.
 Reports received from Bucharest indicate. that the Bu1g;arien mobiliza- ton order is considered in Rumania to presage hostilities. It is said that impressive anti German manifesto tions there have resulted in the Duke O enburg-Schwarin personal re.presentative of Emperior William hastening his departure for Berlin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
ALLIES LOAN AGENTS
 TAKE HALF HOLIDAY

New York, Sept. 25-The conmis- sioners who hope to arrange the half billion credit here for Great Britain and France, observed the half-holi- day today after a brief session and prepared to leave. the city over Sun day.
 Before the next half-holiday rolls around, it was the general expectation of bankers today, an agreement will have been reached over the details of the proposed loan. Tentative pro- posals apparently fix the credit at ,S5oO,OOO. 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
"Dry" Campaign At
 Milford To Begin With Lecture Sunday

Milford, Conn, Sept. 25-Milford's prohibition campaign will open on Sunday when the Drama of Drink a strong argument for the ''drys'' will be delivered in lecture form at the Colonial theatre by Dr. Alexander Cairns, noted platform orator The Milford band has been employed to aid in the prohibition movement and a vigorous campaign is expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
MRS ANN MOONEY.

Very impressive indeed were the funeral services at St. Augustine's church this morning over the remains Of the late Mrs. Ann Mooney, mother of Tax Collector Frank J. Mooney The edifce was we'll filled with naourners and friends of the deceas- ed. The funeral cortege left the late home of the deceased at James street and Calhoun avenue at 8:45 and thence to St Augustine's a quarter of an hour later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
THE NEw PooR HoUsE.

It is now rapidly assuming a habit able shape. The walls are all up and the boarding for the, roofing all on, so that the building is already par tfally up. The carpenter and mason work has been done in an admirable manner under the supervision of Messrs.s Thomas Hayes and Gansby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
HORSE RAILROAD BRIDGE.

Workmen are now engaged in ,driv- ing piles on the north side of Noble bridge, with the assistance of the steam pile driver, for bridge to be used for the Horse Railroad, in spass- ing from East Bridgeport to this side of the river. lN h..-e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
POINTS OF INTEREST

Hundreds of smart new hats of fereds at very special prices. They represent the latest tendencies in shapes, ,cofors, materials and trim ming and are, featured as extraordi- narily good values at E. H. Dillon <, Co.,, 11O5 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
THE WEDDING RING

When the knot is tied you'll want the wedding right in both quality and shape.
 The Wedding Ring you get here will be absolutely correct in every way and the price will be moderate.
 Wedding Rings in every weight and width; 14k and 1Sk solid gold, seam less, and any size.
 If you have gift jeyHeIry to buy tI.is store will save you money. WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALITY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
FIRST FROST

The Herald says the first frost of the season visited Winsted on We'd nesday, the goth. Tobacco has been gathered for week or more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

King George approved the anti treating proclamation recently draft ed and presented to him at the. session of the Privy Council.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

Ten representative Japanese jour naliSts sail from Tokio today for San Francisco to study conditions in the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

The Bank Steamship line of London will enter the San Francisco-Orient trade shortly with a. line of freight CTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

 BRIDGEPORT As T WAS 3 .sgR7sa; asII9-sI 1OO-5O-2O-YEARS AGO f;Gl#1
(TaYcen from Files of The Evening Farmer) 5
 

The pail bearers were Judge Pat rick Kane,, Sergeant Patrick Kane, Patrolman Patrick Burns, Peter Corr, John F. Carey and James H. Doran. The solemn high requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. D. J. Crenafn, sisted by Father William Blake, dea- con; Father Fitzsimmons, sub dea- con, and Father Burto as master of one of the largest! ever held in this city. Intefment~ was in the family plot in St. MichmaeFs cemetery.
 FINN AND TIGHE HELD UP.
 Conductor Fred Finn and Motor man Tighe, of the Traction Co., had quite an experience about 1:30 this morning. They were on their way home from the East End stables and were passing along Stratford avenue near Pembroke street when three men Jumped in front of them Con- ductor Finn jumped to one side and was just preparing to defend him self when they discovered that the newcomers were policemen. Thus as- lsured that he was not to be sand bagged bye highwaymen, he asked what was meant by such an inter 
 It developed. however, that the po- 1icemen had been detailed to locate two ho1d-up men and they at first be- heved that Finn and Tighe were the men in question. Everything turned out all right and nobody was hurt.''
 THE LOCAL RETAIL MARKETS.
 Beef-Porterhouse,- IA to 25c; loin, 12 to zoe; round, to 16c; shoulder. to 12c; rib Toast, 12 to zoe; chuck 8 to 14c; corned beef, to 14c; stew to Sc. The market is stocked with cheap beef and it is hard to get, cat tie.
 veai-Cutlets, 12 to 24c; 1oin, 10 to zoe; rack, 8 to 14c; stew, 6 to 12c; calf's liver, 200 per pound. Native veal is scarce. Sweetbreads are 40 to soc
 Mutton-Leg, 10 to 15c; rack, 10 to 12c; stew, to 5c per pound. Lamb--Leg, 12 to 16c; rack, 14c; stew, 4 to Sc per pound. 1Sc per pound Western frozen chickens. to 1Oc per pound.
 PROCURES LEASE.
 John Brown, the well known painter, has leasedLEhris McGuire's new house on Wflliston street and moved into it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25

The people who kicked on that hot September weather that ripened up the corn crop, would be the same ones who would kick on high prices for corn products if the crop had been spoiled by cold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-25
ENTENTE POWERS NOT
 SURPRISED AT RJIGARS'
 ACTION, PARIS ASSERTS

Paris, Sept. 25.-The allied chan cellories were not surprised at the action of Bulgaria, according to the Petit Parfsien, which usually is well informed on diplomatic subjects. The quadruple entente powers representa- tives are said to have been conferring during the past week as to the best means of acting with a, maximum of force in the Balkans a S they attached little faith to the declarations of Premier Radslavoff. They now are in a position to strike should the nee essity arise, it is asserted. Premier Venizelos, of Greece, the Petit Parisiens Rome correspondent says, has affirmed the necessity for an agreement between Greece, ROu- mania and Serbia in order to force the Bulgarian government to con- sider carefully the possible results be- fore 1t takes positive action.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-10
What the War Moves Mean
by }. w. I. Mason Former European Man
ager Of the United Press. "

trality. The new Greek ministry has
shown no evidence of repudiating the
Venizelos agreement
The allies have thus won the right
to use Greek soil as a military base
Greece into the war with them. This
is privilege of immense value, which
may play the decisive part in the new
campaign In the Balkans.
Servia is a mountainous country
and with Anglo-french help reaching
the Servians via Salonila, less than
forty miles from the Servian border,
the teuton's chances of victory are
more than even.
How important a part Bulgaria
will play in the campaign Is an un-
known problem. Quick disposition Of
French and Servian troops along the
Bulgarian frontier might check the
latter power from the outset as Italy
has been checked by Austro-Hungar-
ian forces. If this be the result.
Greece and Roumania may fall on
Bulgaria and overwhelm her. Ger
tainly considerable part Of the Bul-
garian army must be held on the
frontier as guards along the Greek and
Roumanian boundaries. Only part
of Bulgaria's strength can be usec.
therefore, against Servia.
The withdrawal CT Mackensen from
the Russian front to command the
Austro-German expedition into Servia,
means the teutons do not
intend to develop further major opera
tions against the Slavs. Won Hinden-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-10
BAL KAAS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
LONDON, Oct. 9.-Germans and
Austrians today captured most of Bel
grade, the Servlan capital, until the
war forced its removal to Nish.
BLEW UP BRIDGE.
BUCHAREST, Oct. 9. (vIa Amster.
danny today blew up the
SalonIka-Uskub railroad bridge near
Demirkapa, where the allies must
cross on their way from saIonika to
help the Servians.
FIERCE BATTLE.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. "a fierce bat
tie is now In progress along the Drina
river, near vizcsrad, where the Serb
Ian gunners are Smelling Austro-Ger-
man forces with considerable effect,
according to dispatches received here
tonight.
Both sides have lost heavily in the
last forty-eicht hours fighting. For
the first time In many months, long
trains Of Austrian wounded are enter.
Ing serajevo. The serajevo hospitals
are crowded.
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rUnited Press Leased Wire service.1
CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-The second
largest city in the United States. on
the eve of being dry tomorrow for the
first time in forty-four years, was
given a staggering hint this afternoon
Of the power behind the movement to
make Chicago dry at the 1916 cleo
tions. Thirty thousand persons today
participated in one Of the most re-
markable reform demonstrations ever
beheld In this country. Nearly quar-
ter of million persons for more than
three hours this afternoon stood dem
sely packed along the six miles OF the
line Of march.
1t was uniquely cosmopolitan per-
sonnel that comprised the parade.
There were Jews and gentiles, Cath
olics and protestants Of every denom-
ination, on foot and on the floats.
There were rabbis and ministers and
Catholic churchmen and laymen there
were countless pretty girls. And In
the center of the line were two floats
above which floated the respective in
scriptions on banners: -r '
"The finished product" and
Booze made u.s." H .-.. .
Under the first banner sat dozen
"floaters" personally selected from a
dozen OF Chicago's 1852 saloons by
II. l.. Ashenhurst Of the Chicago dry
federation, Under the other banner
sat score Of unkempt, wan-faced chill
dren, some with their mothers. whose
fathers and husbands admittedly have
lost the fight with John Barleycorn.
On another float sat score OF sheet
draped shades. representing some Of
the muders committed in Chicago's
saloons. Some of the inscriptions car.
ried were replete with punch. From
the leading float on which was huge
characterization Of demon rum" was
flung a banner with the inscription,
my brood follows me-" Marching in
the rear were eight black robed fig-
ures carrying death heads. They i'm
personated gambling. insanity, drunk
enness. poverty. robbery. murder, dis
ease and violent death.
The parade had taken on more
meaning today in view of Mayor
Thompson's now noted Sunday clos
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-10
Chicago Prohibition Parade Was Impressive and
Remarkable Hint at the Pow=r Behind
Movement to Make City Dry.
HORRIBLE EXAMPLES WERE EXHIBITED
With Bars to be Closed on Sunday, Many Man
Lugged Home Suspicious Looking Bum
die on Saturday Night

I, ing edict. While the long line swung
down Michigan avenue, Judge Mat
chett, in superior court was refusing
an injunction sought by saloon men to
restrain city officials from enforcing
the long forgotten state law. And
simultaneously hundreds Of other Chi
cagoans were swamping head walters
and hotel and cafe proprietors with
orders for table reservations for to-
night.
1t was like New Year eve Hun
dreds whorwanted to be in at the fin
isr when the bell rang to give Chi.
cago its first whole day Of drought in
1G,06O preceding days, were unable to
get tables. II they were men they
lined up at their favorits rail pre-
pared to stay to the end, provided
| their capacities reached that long. Out
side Of New Year nights, this was one
Of the biggest nights Chicago's 1852
/ emporiums of cheer and headaches
have had In long time.
Many a bulging gun pocket was
noted among home going pedestrians
and street car passengers. The bulges
were not produced by fire arms, but
by f1rewater. The regularity with
which pocket bulging affected hun
dreds Of Chicagoans tonight, attested
to the heed they had paid to warning
signs posted above every bar.
you'll miss us tomorrow pre-
paredness Is the watchword," every
man his own bar" ITS long wav
to Monday morning" were some OF
the hints thrown out via ink and
cardboard to the absent minded.
Tighter Than a Drum.
CIJICAGn Oct Q-oCow Row Rjll'
Thompson. Chicago's mayor. tonight
made good on his saloon closing edict.
Tighter than drum was the way to
describe the closing that took place
on the scheduled stroke Of midnight.
There were some who we're pernitted
to linger over Dre-midnight purchases
in some Of the brightest lighted cafes
But there wasn't chance for the lag
gard thirsty man. In most places.
the customers were laughingly showed
into the streets. There were scores
who had to be led out-and the rest
Of the way home.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-10
The War i'm Mexico
Latest Developments Among Our Revolution
ary Neighbors Of the South.

unanimously favor recognition of the
constitutionalists.
Recognition Of Carranza will be
formal, the United States and the
participat ting Latin-American coun-,
tries having already agreed.
Support, moral and otherwise, will
be given Carranza. 1t was intimated
off 1cially that an embargo on arms
against Villa, Zapata and any other
rebels would be ordered by the Unit
cd States. It was said the embargo's
plan was not discussed at today's
conference. however. The next formal
steps will be the Official report by
their governments. Secretary Lans-
would first accord Carranza recogni-
ton and the other American nations
might act simultaneously or inde
pendently.
Tie state department also officially
announced that Carranza has agreed
to grant general political amnesty to
all rival factions possible. excepting
few leaders. The few exceptions were
understood to include Villa, Zapata.
and General Felipe Angeles. Car
rama has also agreed that all clergy,
particularly Roman Catholic, may re-
turn to and remain in Mexico so long
as they do not meddle in politics.
Assumption of foreign Indebtedness
is promised by Carranza, insurins
payment Of foreign claims aggregat-
ing s125, 100000.
The support to be accorded Car
rama in establishing legal govern
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-10

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-With the
return this evening OF President VIII
son, his fiancee, Mrs. Norman Gait,
and their party, from New York and
Philadelphia, it became known that
plans considered on the trip and now
believed to have been practically de-
cided, provide for the wedding at a
date that may surprise their friends
and the country. It is rumored the
event may take place within two
weeks. While it is admitted Mrs. Gait
ter of the date, It is also said that she
as well as the president, does not de-
sire long drawn out publicity con-
cerning pre-nuptial activities. Friends
Of both have told them that to avoid
continual newspaper stories, the wed
ding should be held promptly The
wedding will be very quiet and few
III any invitations will be extended,
bevond the immediate families.
Somewhat weary, but happy in the
series OF ovations accorded them on
their trip. the president and his fiancee
completed the last lap Of their engage
ment trip at 1922 tonight It was at
that hour that the president walked
forward to the engine, shook hands
with l.. G. Brandle. the engineer. >and
thanked him for pleasant trip.
The Presidents party which had
neen augmented at Philadelphia by
the Secretary Of Treasury and Mrs.
NcAdoo. Col r. r. Brown OF Atlanta,
Ia, and the Misses Lucy and Mary
Smith Of New Orleans, arrived here
after run from Philadelphia made
hour.
This evening quiet dinner at the
@h'te house marked the close Of the
iWo days festivities. during which the
PEOPLE of New York City and Phila-
de'phia were accorded their first view
house.
The president and his f1ancee had
a great time in Philadelphia today.
me president said so himself, during
q little talk he had with the news
paper men who have accompanied
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-10

lonlted Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Oct. 9.--A new war
urea, midway between the extremes OF
.he European battle fronts. was open
ed this week by an Austro-German in
vasion of Seryia. Three, teutonic Of
.ehsiYes have been developed along
.he Dvina, Save and Danube rivers
Sut apparently the start has had to
lhaue prematurely because OF the
suick movement of Anglo-Frencn
lorces through Greece, the Servian's s
assistance.
Confidence in the power of NJ. ver.-
.eios; shown by the allied diplomats
.. a. Atnens. brought discontinue upon
sneh this week when NJ. Venizelos
wa, mas compelled to resign the premier.
np' a., HIS retirement was due primar-
ny ny 10 disapproval Of his course hv
ing constantine, but there is littla
vouot that popular opinion supports
CN C.e more cautious attitude of the
1reek monarch.
NJ Venizelos is an ardent expan.
S zionist. whose supreme confidence In
aieece,s ability to expand along the
a.. asia minor coast is not shared by an
o'ner Athenian statesman.
!; rrooably in exchange for contri51-
CONS cohs by the allies toward the cost Of
steeces mobilization. M. Venize'os
.acitiy consented before his retire.
nent from the premiership, to the dis
oU.uoarkation ~ of allied troops on the
a., teek coast. A formal protest by the
M tehs government against the land
,s, nh,, carried no weight because 1t was
cssiousiy c,sNy only subterfuge to permit
"eece omciaily to maintain her ueu-
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Mere Iipned Off.

EUnited Press Leased Wire Service
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, Oct. o.
Baltimpre and Ohio detectives tonight
announced thorough investigation Is
under way at Washington, D. c., to
discover the accomplice Of the train
bandits who held up west bound pas
senger train No. at Central. w. Va,
early Friday.
Inman Leigh, general superinten-
dent of the B. and o. police declared
he is certain The bandits were tipped
by an employe of the comptroller or
postoffice department that a large
shipment of currency was aboard the
train. No word has been received
from the posses who are searching
for the bandits in the woods near
Sisterville. he said.