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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
Summary War News

Another strike Of coal miners in South Wales again threatens to
 cause a coal shortage in the British Isles Already, 25,eo0 min CTS have gone out. The miners are dissatisfied with~~the arbitration award following the recent strike.
 Latest news from the Dardan- el1es comes through the War Of flee at Constantinople which re- ports the repu1se of weak attacks against the Turkish left wing at SedduI Bahr.
 The sinking of the British steamer Palm Grove, presumably by a German submarine, is re- ported by London. The crew was saved.
 The first reported act of the < Venfzelos ministry in reaching an agreement for greater trade priv iIeges between Greece and the powers of the quadrupIe entente, with prohibition against re-ex- portation by Greece to the central powers or Turkey, is commented upon in Paris as auguring well for further negotiations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, Aug. 27-Eoqe- cast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight; Saturday unsettled, followed by showers.
 For Connecticut: Fair and con- tInued cool tonight; Saturday fafrs gentle to moderate north to northeast winds. N
 Scattered showers occurred- during the last 24 hours in the western and central districts and along the south Atlantic coast. A great deal of cloudy and un- settled weather prevails this morning in the central and southern districts. The ten1per- atures are rising slowly in the western districts, but continue low in the northern districts cast of the Mississippi river. Heavy frosts were reported from upper Michigan, and light frosfs from lower Michigan, northern New York and Vermont.
 Conditions favor for this vii c1nity partly cloudy weather, fol- lowed by showers and slowly ris- ing tempeHsatuFe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
ELISE EBERHARD.

In the death of Elise Eberhard, which occurred last night at her resi- dence, 191 Main street, after a short illness, this city has lost one of it's oldest resid ents. Mrs. Eberhard with her husband, Michael Eberhard, who predeceased her by about nine months, removed to Bridgeport in 1852 and resided here ever since. She was born in Kirchheimbolande Germany, more than 85 years ago and came to America at an early age. Her husband, the late Michael Eber- hard, was prominent in the political, social and business life of this city for many years. Mrs. Eberhard en- j9yed the intimate acquaintance of the o1d-tine residents. Of late years, although leading a retired life she still retained an active interest in the oecurrences of the present day, being an extensive reader and thoroughly conversant at all times. Her funeral will take place from her residence on Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
Prisoner Charges
 Temperance Cop With
 Grating Free Drinks

2 Joe Cravero. 1s4E Ha1lett street. gave Bridgeport policemen a bad name when he was on trial in city when he operated a motorcycle.
 Cravero said they were a lot oE cheap grafters who hung around the back doors of saloons and speakeasies in the streets Of East BridgeB6rt near his home.
 Patrolman John J. Barton, who. arrested him, was included in the list.
 Barton is notoriously a temperance advocate.
 Judge Wilder gave Cravero a sour look and lined him s1 and costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
French Travellers Must.
 Leave Currency Behind

Paris,Aug 27.-Every traveller leav- ing France hereafter will be required to declare the amount of funds in his possession. If more than 50 francs 6$1O), he will be compelled to ex- change the excess for paper money, under a decree issued today by the finance minister, Alexandre Rfbot
 This action resulted from an inves- tigation of the scarcity of silver, par ticularly in the frontier region It was ascertained that coins in circu1a- ton were being collected systernatica1- ly for export. Even coppers and nicke1s were sought and exchanged at a premium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
THREE CHILDREN AND MOTHER DIE
 AS HOME BURNS

San Francisco. Aug. 97.-Mrs. John J. Pershing. wife of Brig. General John J. Pershing. was burned to death with three Of her four children at her quar- ters in the Presidio, San Francisco, early today. The children whose lives are lost are Helen, B. Anne, 6, and Margaret, 5. Warren Pershing, i've years old, survives.
 Explosion of a night lamp is believed to have caused the tragedy. Mrs. Per shing was a daughter of Senator War ren of wyoming. Her husband is at Ell Paso, in command of the troops along the western border.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
IRON MONEY ORDERED
 FOR USE IN GERMANY

Berlin Aug. 27 (via London) The Bundesrath has passed a law provfd- ing for the coinage of iron five pfen- mig pieces, 1H cents.
 The demand for five pfennig pieces is great especially because quantities are in circulation in the hostile terri tory occupied by Germany and more are needed. Under present circun1- stances, however, the use of nickel as a metal for their coinage is held to be inadvisable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
Saturday Matinee Excurson

The regular Saturday Matinee Elk cursion on the Steamer Park, City to Port Jefferson, N. Y., will be given tomorrow leaving the wharf at the foot of Fairfield avenue at 1:3O o'clock. Excursions will also be given as usual, Sunday and next week, being discontinued after Labor Day. ing this very pleasant water trip of three hours on the sound and one hour and thirty minutes at Port Jeff ferson, take advantage of this trip at your earliest opportunity. Special low fare for the round trip. Children go free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27


 $2.oo and $a.5o Trimmed hats 25c $500 and $s.5O Trimmed hats z5c sf$A.OO and $500 Trimmed hats $1.4s s7.0O Trimned hats ..... $1.9S $500 and S1O Trimmed hats .. SPAS We are offering splendid values in velvet covered hats for early autumn wear.
 : &1.25 Velvet covered hats. esc < %1 50 Velvet covered hats ...... Ssc &a.OO Velvet covered hats l$1.4s 1$ss25 Velvet covered hats .-.. SITS s2.5O, Velvet covered hats .-.. $1.9s Splendid values in velvet and satin covered hats from $2.O0 to $5.e0. 7 s2d White and colOred crush felt
 hats 4Sc z5o White and oolored crush felt
 hats SSc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
SHOOTS
 MINNESOTA BISHOP

winona, Minn, Aug. 27-Bishopl Patrick Heffron of the Winona diocese was shot twice over the heart this morning by an ex-priest of French birth.
 Bishop Hefron was shot while at St Mary's College, a mile west of this city, of which he is the head.s His con- dition was believed to be serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

 White and coIored felt tailored hats ................ 98c to $3.9s Excellent trimmed velvet hats from ............ SPAS to s1O.Oo Fancy feathers, stickups, ostrich pon pons, ostrich plumes, velvet flow CTS, metal ornaments at manufactur- CTS prices.
 s4.oo Knitted worsted sweaters $2.ss $5.75 Fibre silk sweaters ...... s4.ee Unheard of values in lingerie shirt waists Asc. soc, ssc, s1.25, $1.4sS $1 .9s, much less than regular prices. New silk s1lirtwaists $1.9s, S2.25, s2.9s, $3.4s.
 75c White and black percaline petit coSatS 4oc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
HAITI TO ACCEPT PROTECTORATE OF
 U. S. IS BELIEF

Washington, Aug. 27.-State Depart ment officials announced today that there was every indication that the financial protectorate convention with Haiti would be ratified by the Haitien congress within 8 few days. The state ment was made upon advices received from American Charge D'Affaires Da- wis at t-au-Prince.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
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THoMAs J LYNCH

Large delegations from the Fra fernaI Order of Eagles. the Bridgeport Lodge of EIks and the New England Order of Protection met the body of Thomas J. Lynch when it arrived in this city yesterday on the 12s18 train from New York and escorted it to the grave in St Augustfness cemetery. The committal services were read by Rev. Father Quinn Of St. PatrEck's cathe- draI, New York city, assisted by Father Steaur. of New York, and Rev. B. NiAiIl of Bridgeport The pail bearers were Johns Broder1cR and Richard Gay from the E1ks lodge, Thomas McNamara and D. J. O'Con- nor of the EraternaI Order of EtagIes. And William Powers and Warren Con- nors, personal friends of the deceased The floral offerings were many and beautiful and httingiy expressed the high regard in which the deceased was held by his large circle of friends and acquaintances in Bridgeport and elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
TRADED WITH ENEMY.
 SWISS IS ARRESTED

Marseil1es, Aug. 27.-Henri Schweit- ger, a Swiss, has been arrested here, charged with trading with, the enemy. The police a1lege that during the past year Scl1weitzer has done an expert business with Germany through Swift zerland amounting to 50,d0o,aeo francs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds War
TURKISH

Constantinople, Aug. 27 (via Lon don.)-An official statement issued here says:
 Weak hostile forces which attack ed our left wing at SedduI Bahr were repulsed. Otherwise there is no change
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

That bad smell may not be sorne German using asphyxiating gas, but the pile of lawn clippings that your neighpor keeps decaying next your fence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

On complaint or Mrs. Isaac Bur gess, probation officer of the city court, Frank Spitz. 26S Atlantic St. who used abusive language to her when she was visiting his home in the performance of her duty was fined S5. He said he didn't know her official position. He paid the fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

Burglars broke into Carrolls sa- loon, 351 Main street, last night. Three boxes of cigars and several bottles of whiskey were missed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

When some men instead Of going to church Sunday set out to worship God in the temple of nature. it al- ways seems to take a. lot of :botsIaF goods to dc t aRproaztataa~S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

Catholic weddings fell off remark ably in the diocese of Hartford dur ing the first six months of the year, but are already showing signs of a general increase for the last six months, according to the Transcript In some parishes the number of we'd dings for the first half of the year was so slow as to cause comment and was attributed to the hard times, re- sulting from the European war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27


 s1 .oo White and black percaline petti- coats 75c s1.25 Black heatherbloom petit
 coats S6c $1.75 Silk petticoats .......... $1.25 $2.5O Silk petticoats ......... $1-9s $4.0O Silk petticoats $2.9S Chiffon veiIs half prices.
 Ready made net veils half prices. $1.5O White wash skirts 75c SS .OO White cloth skirts $1.4S Black cloth skirts half prices $7.OO White cloth coats ..... $4.9S 5000 White cloth coats ...-. $7-4S S14.OO White cloth coats $S.9s s2.oO Idnenette auto dusters .... s9c s4.5o Rain coats :. ........ S2. .9s s7.oo Rain coats ..<. $4.75 s1O:OO Rain coats $7.4S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
BISHOP MILAN PLANS
 VISIT TO BRIDGEPORT

The following official list of ap- pointments for the fall months for Rt. Rev. John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford diocese is given by the Catholic Transcript:
 Sept. 12-Bridgeport, St. Joseph's church, confirmation, 4p4< m.
 Sept. 19-Sharon, St. Bernard's church, dedication. 10:3O a. m.
 Sept. 23-Hartford, St. Joseph's Cathedral, conference of pastors, 2:S0 D. m.
 Oct. 24-Georgetown, Sacred Heart church, confirmation, g a. n.; Ridge field, St. Mary's church, conf1rma> tion, II a. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

Haitian rebels fired on American 1narinep atrols in Port-au-Prince twice but no troops were hs,vt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

The Metal Trade Workers at Wash ingtop have agreed to order no gen eraI strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

At Asbury Parks Silver Jubilee Baby Parade marking the twenty fifth annual observance of the fa- nous baby show, 75,0oo persons watched the little ones as they marched and countermarched along Ocean avenue and into the pavilion, where 1000 more waited to cheer them. There was cheering when the S3 900 worth Of prizes were awarded. Three of the interesting exhibits are printed-drst, a little Billy Sundae'';; second, sOur Dear, and, third, a .sCircus Clown.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

The Italian stamer Met1aoui is ashore on Ajax Reef, Biscayne Bay Fla. The cuttr Miami is standing by
 Barbed wire painted foliage ~Teen is naw being manufactured at ittsburgh for use Of the armies in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
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  WHOLESALE N1LL1NERs Tomorrow, Saturday, as Usual Will Be Bargain Day
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

CELERY PLANTS
 d5c Per dozen ScHN RECK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

] F'arnaer want Aels. oae oens -Ivora.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-27

former prices, we have about 500
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19

I order the public of Nome that the the Nugget to the tourist question vapons that there would indeed be attempt divert Alaska portion of that vast sighecrs who will visit the Pacific Slope during the coming the Nugget has taken special pains with certainty the full extent of the movement and also learn opinions of those best qualified know its probable That the statements published intervals the Nugget buncombe that il absolute and efutabe fact that tremendous with backing which practically has been started and that without question of doubt number of sghse will journey the shores of Alaska during the coming aecd by the following obtained by Nuggets Seattle correspondent under instructions an, such data absolutely reliable and such opinions worthy of careful consideration.
 The following the results of the Nuggets The Alaska and Pacific Coast Steamship companies both making concerted efforts increase the tourist trade only Southeast Alaska but to Seward Peninsula well.
 The Alaska Steamship Company has already announced that the Victoria will make special excursion trips June S July 2 sailing 10 Nome direct and returning the inside and offering greatly reduced rates for the round trip.
 The Senator will make special trips but will offer special inducements those desiring make the round trip to this section
 Roh companies addition extensive campaign
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
STATIONS WILL BE ABANDONED
 BY DEPARTMENT

1 According to word brought to Fair
 banks by mushers arriving from up the upper river, the government will aban don the telegraph stations now at Salcha and at Delta AS these stations do practically no business. the war de partment has decided to consolidate the two and erect a new building within d few hundred yards of Munson's trad ing post
 Although the mushers did not know when the change was to be made, they said that the government is calling for bids for the construction of the tele graph station at Munson's.
 When interviewed regarding the matter, local signal corps men stated that they knew nothing of the inten- tions of the department, as no official communication had been received here In regard to the matter.
 A number of stations along the tee- graph line between McCallum and Panama do not take In S per month. and the government is said to be trying to eliminate as many of these as pos sible, keeping only enough stations and men along the line to keep il in repair for the busy offices
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19

stated there that the ground would run S25 to the foot. with enough in sight to keep them busy all next summer and possibly longer
 Bob Graham and Johnson, on the Deacon bench claim. are hoisting pay Buckley brothers. on the Novikaket bench. are hoisting pay dirt also. On the Buckeye claim. Van Wrinkle and McCrea are taking out dump. Whit ton and Carlson. on the Boston bench are doing well Al Kells, who took out some money on the Windy bench last summer is sinking new shaft. but up to the time that Mir Maloney started for Fairbanks had not reached he'd rock
 The mining inspector estimates the Ioutput of Ruby for the year at approxt- mately $7so,OOO.
 Between Ruby and Tofty in the Hot Springs district there is some mining activity, but on a small scale. At ToftN, there are a number of outfits prospecting, and a few of them have lines up the pay.
 Joe Darling and Charles Susford. working on Rocks ground, are said to have located pay that will run SIS to The pan This is on Woodchopper. and aear the place where Book took out a treat deal of money last summer
 Although reports reached Fairbanks >hat Fred JorRenson had struck pay on the adjoining property. MT Mulonev says that he Is sinking a hole now. and Is not known whether or not he will hit the money. He and others expect that he will. as he is right in lin. with th~ paystreak uncovered on the Darling and Susford ground
 Martin Danielson is prospecting some good ground for Book. but was not on any pay 'tp to a few days ago. Howell and Cleveland have enough i pay in sight to keep them busy all next summer and probably will take out as much money as they did last summer which was upward of $20o00O l Mir. Maloney estimates the total out l put of the Hot Springs district for the year of 1914 to be in the neishborhood of S675,O00
 From Nome To Ruby. the mushers l found the trail in bad condition, owing to the heavy snowstorms. but from the latter point To Fairbanks the road was in very good condition.-TIN
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19

maintaining booths and information bureaus e Nan Fran cisco and San Diego Propositions.
 All lines to Southeastern Alaska points preparing for big travel and already making handle it.
 Mr. Harry Brandt General Agent o the Pacific Coast Steam ship Company, states that he expects greatly increased traffic the inside passage, down the Yukon and outside Nome
 Traffic Manager Zp o the White Pass, predicts unprecedented river travel during the
 E. C. McMken acting San Francisco agent oi te White id who will be remembered old Nomeite that he White Pass promises through via Nome provided M company the desired with the lhc Corwn.
 The agents of all steamship oompaics handling Alaska traffic arrangements will be made whereby will i enabled to stop in Nome from 24 10 50 hours at least
 Everett Clark Assistant Passenger Agent of the Alaska Steam ship Company says with enthusiasm that looks like banner year for Nome and his company will cooperate with e Nugget boosting tho tourist travel to Seward Peninsula
 Here the evidence that sound eveheaded business who calculate both words and actions only confident that the Northand will be immense attraction during the coming but also showing their faith by spending large cruising the attractions offered.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19

On his annual trip William ] Alalonev the territorial mine inspector. together With James Protopapas a business man of Juneau and Nome arrived in Fair banks recently. The territorial official will remain here for several weeks. in- specting mines and attending to his duties before going to Juneau
 Regarding conditions on th. lower river, Mir, Maloney says that there ia some activity all along the Yukon and Ianana rivers, and in many places niners are taking oue little money conditions are far from booming. ac- eording to his statement but business ls not nearly as bad as many musbers rom the lower river would give the impression
 At Nome, from which place Mir. Maloney started with dog team. there has been much more prospecting this winter than in previous years On DoN'ei una the submarine, pros pectors are lining up the pay. but it's extent is not known by the mining in spector.
 During the early part of the winter the bad weather interrupted work some what. but every thing is going along as smoothly as could be expected at the present time
 Mike LaBoskey and Ed Connell. to- gether with three others. are working in the Kaiyuh mountains this winter Before Christmas the men sank hole to bedrock and reported that they found dirt running Is cents to the pan. They did not consider this good enough however and started to sink another hole. Whether or not they struck bet ter pay, Mir. Maloney did not know.
 On Christmas eve. the inspector and MT. Protopapas reached Nulato. and were the guests of Max Smith for Christmas. On Christmas night they LOOK in the annual dance given by the natives.
 The day after Christmas. the men left Nulato for Ruby. Upon reaching the latter point. Mr. Maloney went to Long creek to inspect the mines there. He found considerable activity. both in the mining industry and in social way. On New Years eye. the new Moose Hall was dedicated with approp- iiate ceremonies Everybody for miles around was in attendance and enjoyed the grand ball and other festivities.
 On Long creek. there Were three big outfits working. Deit2. Sech X Walker, who took out such biz money last sum- mer, on Mascot creek. had sunk another shaft and found the pay as fully as rich as they did last summer It was
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
HOME COOKING.

The Coffee houss and Restaurant of Mrs. Niesiins is the sniy piso. to get home cooking. Lunches and shsrt orders will receive the best of attsn. ton. Dinner served frem five o'clock en- and it cant be ssst. Next door ts tho Sureriss stsrs. If
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
AT THE NEW EAGLE.

Old Lewis Hunter Rye and the Fa. nous Athsrtsn Bourbon wbisksys, Die. titled spring 1904. 1905, bought in bond and reduced to 90 per cent. by U. .. government by the bottle or gallon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
Fifteen beauties of the Northisnd in | dance Friday night gymnasium 8; 90
 INFORMATION WANTED

Theodore Brockman of Walkesville. Montana. desires to learn the whers- ebonts of his brother Henry Brock man, who was last heard of in Nome
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
NEW BANGING SCHOOL.

Miners Home c,us hzneinq Sohe4l Tuesday and Friday evening al 6 p. m. Tansos, tssitatisns, az well as all the sIder dances Mrs. Oh ss and Mrs. Peterson. teachers
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
A. 8. DANCE MONDAY, FED. 22. 1915 Ticksre, S1.oo

For fresh Pssnut eandiss, ssitsS peanuts and ssited sinnons ss to the Ros. Candy Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19
MINING INSPECTOR IN
 FROM DOWN RIVER

WILLIAM mALONEY TERRITORIAL MINE INSPECTOR 'HP-SoME MINING ACTIVITY ALONG SAYS oFFicIAL-WLL REMAIN SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE GOING
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-19

Visiting Cards at the Nugget Office