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STRIKE MINE; /.
BADL. I DAMAGED
Norwegian Steamer Which Sailed
From Newport News Feb. s \
:. ) Beached Near Dover B.

5 DOVER, Feb. ,-19 .tvia; London, 5: :0s
p. m,l.-The Norwegian tank steam
chip. ,Beiridge, which sailed from New
Orleans January % and Newport
News February for Amsterdam,
struck a mine early today OF Dover.
She was beached near here.
& It was first reported she was only
slightly damaged by the explosion. but
later it was learned there had been
fear of her going down. Her fore
peak and her forehold ere filled with
water and her ssore deck is awash
The pilo. on board and 18 men OF
her crew hive been landed.
- LONDON, Feb. 10 t11:50 p. M -
An official statement issued by the
admiralty tonight says the Norwegian
tank steamship Belridge was struck
by o, torpedo fired by q German sub
marine today near Folkestones Pieces
OF the torpedo, 1t Is asserted, have
been found on the ship.
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REGARD DEVELOPMENTS
OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE
President and Cabinet Discuss Dangers
Commerce-Members Decline to Predict What Would be
Course of the United States

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-President
Wilson and his cabinet discussed at
length today dangers to American
vessels and commerce growing out Of
the reiterated determination of the
German government TO wage a sub
marine and mine warfare on enemy
vessels end disclaiming responsibility
for what may happen to neutral YES
sells venturing into the new sea war
zones.
Canvass Of cabinet officers later dis
closed that the administration regard
cd the developments OF the last few
days as of grave importance. Cabinet
members declined to predict what
would be the course of the Unit
ed States. Some pointed out that in
every serious situation ir internation-
oil affairs much discretion was vested
In the president and that this action
necessarily would be guided by tho
circumstances Of each canc. If there
were attacks on American .essel5.
Officially, the United States govern
ment had not received late tonight the
text OF the German reply to the
American note, and until 1t Is In hand
uS uec!Eloh VIII De announced 1S 10
the administration policy.
In the Informal discussion Of the
reply az published In the press, cabi-
net members indicated that they were
impressed by different aspects OF the
case. Some held that while the s.tua-
ti0n was serious. there was an indi-
cation In the German note of a will.
ingness to discuss tho subject further,
which might, perhrps. postpone the
active enforcement of the proclama-
tion to permit an understanding to be
reached about tho safety OF neutral
vessels. ~. 7.
The fact that Germany had ordered
her navy to use discretion and care
when approaching chips flying neutral
flags was Viewed as indicating that
tho maximum OF vigilance probably
would be exc rcised by commanders ~
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GREAT BRITAIN WILL NOT
RESORT TO USE OF NEU-
TRIAL FLAGS GENER.
ALLY
SHOULD. HAVE
THIS PRIVILEGE
American Passengers Aboard Lus-
itania Asked That Stars and
Stripes be Hoisted

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Thc British
foreign Office this eNcning issued a
note In reply to tho representation OF
tho United States government con-
corning the use OF the American flag
by British vessels.
Tho note snys that the Cunard Line
steamer Lusitan:a on her recent voy-
ago from New York to Liverpool rats.
ed the American flag Ito save the
lives OF non-combatants. crew and
passengers" 1t adds that In spite OF
the fact that American passengers en-
barking on the Lusitania on her OUT
ward voyage for New York asked that
Tho American flag he hoisted, "the
British government did not give any
advices to the company as to how
to meet this request, and. 1t ia under
Ttood, the Lusitania left Liverpool un-
der the British flag"
After discussing the Lusitania in
Cident the memorandum says:
"The British government has no
intention OF advising merchant ship
ping to use foreign flags as general
practice or to resort to them other
wise than fer escaping cSpiure or &C.
struction."
In conclusion the statement says:
"The obligation on a bellsgerent
warship to ascertain definitely for it
self the nationality and character Of
merchant vessel before capturing It
and q forti0ri (stronger reason) be-
fore sir s!ng and destroying It has been
universally recognized. II that obliga-
ton is fulfilled the hoisting Of neu-
trail flag on board a British vessel
cannot possibly endanger neutral ship.
ping, and the British government holds
that II loss to neutrals is caused by
diEregarding this obligation II Ia upon
the enemy vessel disregarding this
obligation and upon the government
that It should be disregarded that tho
full responsibility for injury to neu-
trails ought to rest"
The following is the text OF the re-
ply Of Grea. Britain to the American
note az hended to Walter Hines Page.
the American. ambassador, today:
The memorandum communicated
on the nth OF February calls atten-
tton In courteous and friendly terms to
the action OF the captain OF the Brit
ish steamship l.usitania In raising the
nag OF the United States OF America
when approaching British waters and
says to government of the United
States feels certain anxiety: In con-
sidering the possibilitS OF any general
use 81 the Hag OF the United states
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submarines to distinguish between
enemy and neutral vessels. On the
other hand. however. the notes dec
laration that Germany disclaimed all
responsibility for what might happen
to neutral ships either by submarine
tOrredoes or mines produced appre-
hension that critical point might be
precipitated In the relations between
the United States and Germany.
Opinions varied as to what steps
would be taken by the United States
when the text of tho German reply IL
officially received.
Some Of the Scandinavian countries
In their representations to Germany,
1t is Understood. have used the phrase
accountability in the sense of de-
mandtng compensation for losses sus-
tanned. Hollands protest Is believed
to have conveyed this meaning, as we'll
as warning Of possible action. The
fact that the United States did not de-
fine its future course is regarded in
some official quarters as making un-
necessary any further explanation OF
the American attitude unless some
overt act occurs.
The position OF tho United States In
lts communication to Germany was
amplified to some extent today by the
administration officials, who insisted
that the use of submarines which Ger
many claimed made 1t unsafe at timer
to approach q merchantmen for fear
OF retaliatOry fire. was not an excuse,
N their opinion, for summary attack
OH ship flying neutral flag.
AS for tho possible destruction OF
vessels by mines strewn indiscrImi-
nately. officials we're inclined to admit
the helplessness OF neutral vessels
venturing In the war zones. II mines
are laid. some notification to this ef-
feet for shippers is expected to be
received from Germany.
Both Secretaries Garrison and Dan
icls denied published reports today OF
unusual ACTIVITY by the army and navy
iE connection with the present situa-
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The shaded portion of this map
shows the waters about the British
Isles and IN the English Channel and
the North Sea In which. IL the Ger
man declarations are to he taken ut
their face value. it will be dangerous
Tor any American merchant ship. I'M
conveyed by American battleships. or
me merchant ships OF any other
neutral nation. to sail.
count bernstorf. German ambas-
sador to the United States, has stat.
cd that since British merchant ships
have been directed to carry guns and
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Raised American Flag to
Save Lives of Passengers

by British vessels tIhsorsing those
waters since the effect OF such
policy might be to bring about
menace to the lives and vessels Of
United States citizens.
"It was understood that the German
government announced their intention
Of sinking British merchant vessels at
sight by torpcdoes without giving amy
opportunity of making any provision
for the saving of lives OF nome
batant crews and passengers. 1t was
IN consequence of this threat that the
Lusitania raised the United States flag
on her inward voyage.
"On her subsequent outward voyage
n request was made by United States
passengers who were. embarking on
board her that the United States flag
should he hoisted presumably to en-
sure their safety. Meanwhile the
memorandum from your excellency
had been received. His Majesty's gov
crnment did rot give. any advice to
the company. as to how to meet this
request, and It understood that the
Lusitania left Liverpool under tho
British flag.
ut seems unnecessary TO say more
as regards the Lusitania In particular
"ln regard to the, use OF foreign
flags by merchant vessels, the British
merchant shipping act makes 1t clear
that the use of the British flag by
foreign merchant vessels is permitted
in time Of war for the purpose Of
escaping capture. It is believed that
In the case Of some other nations there
is similar recognition Of the same
practice with regard to their flag, and
that none has forbidden IT.
1T would, therefore. be unreason-
able to expect His Majesty's govern
ment to pass legislation forbldding
the use Of foreign flags by British
merchant vessels to avoid capture by
the enemy. now that the German gov
ernment have announced their inten-
tion to sink merchant vessels at sight
with their noncombatapt crews. car
goes and papers, a proceeding hith-
erto regarded by the opinion OF the
world not as war, but piracy. 1t is
felt that the United States government
could rot fairly ask The British gov
crnment to order British merchant
vessels to forego a means always hIth-
erto permitted o escaping not only cap
ture. but tfe much worse fate OF sink
Ing and destruction.
! @Great Britain always, when q neu.
trail, has accorded tosyessels OF other
States ct war The liberty 20 uee the
British flag as means OF protection
from capture and instancea are on
record when United States vessels
aNailed Themselves oftthts facility dur
Ing the American Civil War, It would
be contrary to fair expectation II
now when conditions are reversed. the
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ing that area, while the course around
Scotland will be SAFE
Germany has been compelled to re-
sort to this kind of warfare by the
murderOus ways of British naval war
fare. which aims at the destruction OF
legitimate neutral trade and at the
starvation Of the German people.
Germany will be obliged to adhere to
the announced principles until Eng
land submits to the recognized rules
OF warfare. established by the Dec
laration Of Paris and London. or
until she is compelled to do so by
the neutral powers.
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NOT ONE BAG OF
". S. MAIL LOST
No American Mail Has Gone
Down : With Vessel Destroyed
by Warship in 100 Years.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-Althoue,,
United States mail Is going directiv
OF indirectly to every country in the
world. 30 far not one bag has been
lost through the activities of Euro
rean war eets. In fact, postoffice
department officials said today. mn
American mail has gone down with a
merchantman destroyed by a warshin
within the past hundred years. -
fHestmaster General Burleson said
ne expected no interference with mat
service to result from Scrmanv's aea
war zone proclamation. It was point.
ed out that mail steamers are fast
vessels. carrying passengers and liz.
tie cargo OF the kind belllgerents
would like to destroy. - =
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to attack German submarines, even
when the officers Of the submarines
are boarding them to learn their
identity there will be no time for In
vest1gation at sea. Therefore. a ship
with an American flag may be at
tackled He says:
The safety OF neutral ship
ping In ths war zone around the Brit
lsh Isles is seriously threatened.
There Is also an Increased danger re-
sulting from Mines as these will be
laid In the war zone to q great ex-
tent. Accordingly neutral ships are
most urgently warned against enter
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been universally recognized. If that
obligation Is fulfilled, the hosting of
neutral flag on board British ves-
sci cannot possibly endanger neutral
shipping and the British government
holds that IL loss to neutrais is caused
by disregard OF this obligation 1t is up
on the enemy vessels disregarding 1t
and upon the government giving the
blood vessels and tissue, the state
ment adds, 1t was possible to save
limbs which otherwise would inevi-
tably have been lost.
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Booked snfcly at Rotterdam.

ROTTERDAM. via London. Feb. 13
-(4:36 p. m.-The steamer Uganda,
from Norfolk, Va, first OF the Belgian
relief commission's Vessels to arrive
hero since Germany's war zone decree
became effective. docked at Rotterdam
early today. The captains Of all Bel
gian relief ships putting into Fall
mouth have boon advised to paint the
name OF the commission on the side
OF their vessel
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Wisdom Wisdom Demands a Bank keeonnt

bank you to save So e
to ihef your balance Ss
the simplest and best the as your
comes the receipt for the debt s@s
we absolute most nt sy,t4r
q handling si4 & n
We pay interest on deposits IA s..
Tie Earrlaers and llerchants Bank -
@aka
The y trust CO.
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GERMAN SUBMARINES
TORPEDO TWO SHIPS

Germany signalized the second day
of the operation Of her sea war zone
by t0rpedoing two steamships, one
owned fn neutral country-N0rwny.
This vessel, the tank steamer Bel.
ridge. was torpedoed by submarine
near Folkestone, England, while tho
French steamer Dlnorah was badly
damaged by a similar vessel of
Dieppe, France. Both vessels mnde
port. =,
A Dieppe dispatch asserts that no
warning of an attack was given the
pln0rah. There has been no mention
Of casualties on either vessel.
~~- LONDON. Feb. 19.-(10:3O o. nj
The British replies to the American
notes on the use of the American flag
by the Cunard Line steamer Lnsitania
and the decision to hold the cargo of
tho American steamer Wilhelmina to
q prize, court were delivered to Aneri-
can Ambassador Page today.
Fighting in the west has consisted
largely OF efforts by the Germans 20
recover trenches lost during the AL
lies Offensive maneuyers last Tuesday
and Wednesday. The Germans claim
that their attacks were successful.
The German army which drove, the
Russians out OF East Prussia has oc-
cupied the Russian town OF Taurog-
gen on the East Prussian frontier.
north Of the Niemen River, but else
where In this regtcn the Germans ap-
parently have been hSltcd by, the ar
rival OF Eussian reinforcements.S = as
Tor three days now the official re-
ports have referred to the fighting =.
taking place In the Augustowo district
and In the vicinity OF PIock and sSier-
pee. on the right bank OF, the lower
Vistula. Is So: u lss5 q. &
In the Carpathians neither side. has
made much progress, although 1 the
Russians ANNOUNCED that they have
repuised numeropR s''Austro-German
Military men are, OF the obibion
that the Austro-Gersnans did -otsiaers
enough men in the iCarpathians when
they sent the reinf0rcements which
assisted in driving the .Russians out
OF Bnkowtna and that if they are de-
featet Id the mountain passes thew
may ind themselves In a diffIcult, posi-.
The Russians apparently made an
orderly retreat through BukoWina. az
though severely harrassed H. the
snow-eoyered mountain passes. & 4
A. Vienna report received through
Rome says reinf nforcements have reach
ed the Russians and that b big battle
y expected between Nadworng s. and
in addition TO the two ucfman. air.
ships wrecked on the Danfsh 4 coast
wednesday and T'hnrsday tt wss
reported today that IAN Their has been
iseen iRs satstssss near hrtsfiansand, 3 8.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-12-17

lou men and young men who have been hankerlng
 o dress up for the Christmas season, here's your
The weekly soliphone., 1915-12-17

one big, fat chance. It's a Christmas picnic bargain special in a lot of very nif- ty suits, all new patterns, latest cuts, tailored in tip top fashion, swell lockers, good filters, and a rip snortin' bargain special at
The weekly soliphone., 1915-12-17
Come With the Riddles Toyand the Home of Santa Claus

$f % 3s%S5 S@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
Mrs. W. B. Glover and Mrs. A. H. Terry To
 Meet the President

Mrs. A. H. Terry of this city and Mrs William B. Glover of Fairfield. have been honored by appointment to membership in the delegation of worn- en from the State Association Opposed to Women Suffrage, who will meet President Wilson next Tuesday during the national convention of the asso- citation. Connecticut will be repre- sented by delegates from Bridgeport, Fairfield, Hartford and New Haven.
 Especial interest in the convention at Washington is felt here because of the fact that the national president. Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge. of New Yorlz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
Cedar boxes
of beauty and use.

Neither moth nor dust can attack fine apparel in these handsome cedar boxes. And what an effective piece of furnish ing they are!
 Some are just richly plain. Some are decorated with bands of copper. All have that virtue which is characteristic of cedar -moth-proofness.
 According to size and style,- -s7 50 to $18.5O.
 Covered utility boxes in 1colors and patterns to harmonize with bedroom it hngs. Blue and pink and rose and white are all prettily trimmed; are all conyen- tent of size $B2.75 to $3.75.
 Fresh cleanliness fairly radiates from mating covered boxes of similar sort. A number. of sizes and sorts .75 to $6.
 Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
Handsome lace waists 8Z!

We've found none to compare with these at anywhere near the price. Allover lace of attractive fancy de- signs.
 With vestee front of Georgette crepe. Collar edged with black satin ribbon. Graceful long sleeves. Two dollars!
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
Banta Jailed For
 Year Tn High Court

William Banta of this city. charged with attempting a serious assault upon 14-year-old wilhelmenia Kovacs. was sentenced to jail for one year by Judge Curtis in the criminal superior, court this morning.
 Arthur E. Churchman, charged with embezzIing $7sO from the Illunninat- ing Casting Co. of Fairfield, was sen tenced to one to four years in states prison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
 DIED.

EA45 A1A s4N AN ANt-EIiza sisk. Daskam. below ed wife Of John F. Daskan, entered into life eternal Wednesday, Dec. s. 1915.
 Funeral services from her late residence, s29 East Main St. at 9.S0 a. m-. Saturday, Dec. Il, 1915. A mass of requiem for the repose of her soul will be offered at Saint Mary's church. Bridgeport, Conn, at 10 a. m. Comnittal services at I.akeview cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. aep EsfHsI In this city, Dec, 8, 1915. Patrick H. Ellis. aged 69 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence at No. 67 Cedar Street, on Saturday. Dee. a1. at slp. n Interrnent at Lake I.IIL1LS-In this city. Dec g, 1915. Lawrence Lillis. aged 72 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the 1uneral from the residence of his uaughter Mrs. Martin Donahue, No morning. Interment, Newfown, EAANGE-In this city, Dec. g. ie15 Charles L.ange.
 Funeral service will be held from the nnortuary chapel Of Walker & Banks. s14 Fairfield avenue on rTrrss- day. Dec. 10th at D. m. Burial In Mountain Grovec emetery HAGGERTY-In this city, Dec. 1915, Emily A.. wife Of George H. Haggerty.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, NO. 54 Fairnount avenue, on Friday. Dec 10, at s:s0 at m-. and from St. Pat rick's church at g a. m Inter menf at St MichaePs cemetery
 T 8 b. HUTTON N--Ia this city. Dec. 2, 1915, Hubert J Hutton Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the reside ence Of his daughter. Mrs. Thomas c. Carroll, 43 GDlOraG -aueT11n on Tao 10 at Ss3o a. m, and from St. Pe- ter's church at g a. m Interrnent at St. MichaePs cemetery.
 Ts b%
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CARD oF THANKs

The undersi gned desire to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who assisted us during our re- cent Bereavement in the death of our husband and father. Joseph Gregory; also to all who sent floral offerings and especially tott rnpIoyees of the Brtd dgeport Paper CO, and Ida Loo ae N. D. O. F.
 MRS. JOSEPH GREGORY
 AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
NtARrHA W. FUIAER.

Martha w.. widow of Alfred E. Full CT. died last night at her home, 337 Park avenue, at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Fuller was born in Danhury and the body will be taken tosthat town by automobile cortege tomorrow, for services and interement. She is sur vived by one son, c. E. Fuller of New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
Raccoon muffs
w1th styIe and servIce.

With styIe and serVIcs. Fur of the raccoon is prettily marked. It gives good service. for while it is soft it is yet firm and sound. It needs no improving to make it well-ftted for wear
 New muffs of raccoon show off this marking excellently.
 In barrel or in melon shape, with fill ing of soft light and warm doWn,-$15, $2O and $25.
 Second floor. Ra
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
MANsLAUGHTER CASE
CONTINUED FIV

CONTINUED FIVE DAYS Five men who are alleged to have been responsible for the death of AL Hexander Mikeilonis of 1126 Railroad avenue, were held until Dec. A by Judge Bartlett in the city court today under the same bonds, $5,OOO each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
OBITUARY
PATRICK ELLIS.

Patrick Ellis of CT Cedar street. died this morning at St Vincent's hos pital at the age of 69 years. He had lived in Bridgeport many years and was a member of Court Marina, F. of A. Surviving him are two daughters, the Misses Elizabeth and Catherine rllia @Ma%m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
MINNIE BANKst

Minnie, wife of Walter P. Banks of New York. formerly of Bridgeport, died at the home of her mother, Mrs Emma Lundie. S25 Greenwich avenue, New Haven. Mrs. Banks with her husband, who holds a responsible po- aition with the Durlxin & Laas Co., constructors of the new High school building. is we'll known in this city. They formerly resided atN I'll Grant street. Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband, her mother and several brothers and sisters Mrs. George Madden of Devon is her sister-in-law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09
HOWLAND'
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Thursday, Dec. 9, 1915.

Red Cross seals go on sale here : little stamps, so in tune with the Chr ands of dollars and brought relief to land. Each holiday parcel will b '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

YOUNG MAN ss years of age. mar ried American born. Christian
 wishes position at anything; expert ence drill press, bench hand, as- sembling and filing, also miIlwrights helper. Address A G. w, 142 Lee Ave. City. T s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

is a Connecticut woman, the daughter of the late Marshall Jewel She has a summer home in Simsbury Mrs. Glover is national secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

American Locomotive Co. declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1 3-4 per cent on it's preferred stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

VFANTED--Lady assistant in dental
 office Opportunity to train for a. dental nurse 2 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

n now till Christmas. These
 mas spirit, have raised thOus- berculosis victims all over the the brighter if it bears one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

WILL LOAN MONEY on second and third mortgages. good conditions. 2. Miller. 119sl Main St.
 T9 dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-09

AMBITIOUS YOUNG MAN, 24 years. desires position during day, as sales. man, or clerical work. Kindly write, Atlantic Hotel Fairfield and Water St, City T g de