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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
DIANE PLANS TO TAKELONC REST;
 GOING TO ITALY
Bridgeport's Retiring su= perintendent of Schools to
 Write Text Books.
SI.AWsON SUCCEEDS
 HIM AT $5, 900
New Head of Schools Comes From Stamford Favors
 Extension Courses.

< Charles W. Deane,. retiring super intendent of schools. will go to Italy for a years vacation if the condi- tions in that country become more settled. News today, however, fndi- cate that war between Italy and Aus trfa is, imminent.
 Dr. Deane had planned for many months a trip to Italy for his health and for educational research work. He expected to stay there a year and to enjoy a thorough rest. If condi- tions are favorable after August l, he will make the trip as planned.
 After his retirement. pr. Deane will devote his time to preparing text books. He has spent 20. years in the schools Of Bridgeport as head of the entire system. Bridgeport, one munities in the world, has a, cosmo- poiitan population that has presented remarkable and valuable problems in 20 years, and it has been urged upon Dr. Deane that he take up the study of text books. It is expected some of his texts will be incorporated into the curriculum of schools in this country.
 Samuel J. Slawson, superintendent of schools in stamford. was selected to succeed Dr. Deane last night at the meeting of the school board. His salary will be $5,0oO 8 year. It is said Slawson didn't apply for the job.
 The advent of Slawson will mean a great increase in the efficiency of the entire teaching force in Bridgeport because of the fact that he insists upon Columbia extension courses for the teachers. He has promoted the extension course in Stamford with vigor
 The board of education will make a three year contract with MT. SlaWson with a clause that either party may end the contract at the expiration of the first year
 whose total annual salaries amount to $431 ,756. ST.
 Samuel J. Slawson was born in Rocksberry, Delaware county. ". Y., in 1866. He taught in the rural schools and later became supervising principal l of the schools in Bath on the Hudson After graduation from Normal college he was appointed supervising principal at Frankfort. N.s '. He spent six years as principal of High school and superintendent of grades at Wells vile, N. r. His next, job was super intendent of schools at Clean. N r. years. In November, 1913, he was ap- pointed superintendent of schools at Stamford at a salary of $3, 200, which was later raised to $s,509, then to $4, GOO and finally last week he was re- elected superintendent at a, salary o1 $4, 500.
 He obtained his education at CoIun1- iba University and Teachers college File is married and has children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
KEEPERS OF DIVES ESCAPE LIGHTLY
 IN CITY TRIBUNAL
Women Who Keep Haunt For Gunmen and Human
 Parasites Have Freedom.

Keepers of four disreputab1e resorts in the Water street dive section es- capped lightly in the city court today when bail for each was reduced from $200 to $50, and they walked out of the city court just before their names were called. The forfeiture of their bail was ordered by Judge Cough1in and the prosecution ended.
 Similar procedure vas followed in the cases of frequenters of these re- sorts Bail was reduced from $50 to $1O in four cases. The cases Of twp others, who did not leave the court room, resulted in the impositions of fines of. $5 and costs. each.
 Each of the four proprietors-a wo- man-had a previous record in the Mary Mantza, Mollie Bruno, Rose Rock and Annie Pascelli. The resorts are located in the upper floors of prop erty between State street and Union Square, on the west side of Water street. In these places gunmen, mur- derers, cadets and thieves, many of whom prey upon the earnings of wo- men are houses in the resorts From one of these places was organized the automobile party of gunmen who took Jennie Cava1ieri to Stratford where she was shot to death.
 The places were raided by the po- lice Saturday night, on warrants is- sued by Prosecutor Delaney. Attor- ney Henry Greenstein represented the prisoners and adjusted the bonds ir the city court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
WOMAkYS FALL POLLS SCHEME
 TO BE SUICIDE E
Gas Tube Drops From Her Mouth When She Drops
 Unconscious.

Probably insane from morbidIy breeding over what she believed to be an incurable disease, Mrs. George Dengan, aged 37, wife of a barber ati4O4 Hancock avenue this morning made a desperate attempt at suicide by inserting a gas tube into her mouth and standing up to inhale the fumes until unconsciousness overcome her. Through the aid of the pulmotor, operated by Dr. Weldon, emergency surgeon, she was saved from death.
 Mrs Dengan for some time has been under medical treatment for kid ney troubles. As her husband left the living room in the rear of the house to attend to his business, in the front, the woman fixed a gas tube to a, jet in the kitchen The other end she put into her mouth. About 7:30 Dengan smeIled gas and going to the rear of the house found his wife unconscious upon the floor with gas filling the room- A tube dangled from the jet.
 Policeman Patrick Mccarthy was called. He summoned the ambulance corps. The pulmotor was used for nearly fifteen minutes and the woman then conveyed to St. Vincent's hospital where it is said she will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
HOUSE TURNS DOWN
 DR. BEARD'S BILL AIMED AT BASEBALL
Bridgeport Pastors Legisla- tion To End Sunday Pas
 timing Defeated.
Especial to The Farmer. )

Hartford, May 1.-The House re- jected today the Sunday observance bill originated by Rev. Gerald H. Beard of Bridgeport. The vote was 122 to s6.s
 Senate but was killed in the House, according to rumof, because of the greater familiarity of the House mem bers with it's import.
 While the bill allowed Sunday con certs, church sociaIs and such events, it was so framed that it was apparent ly aimed. at moving pictures, sports and theatrica1s. In reality, it is un- derstood, it was aimed at Sunday baseball, against which it provided a fine of $200 and a jail sentence of 30 days for infractions.
 MT. Kelly, of Bridgeport, said the Bridgeport Pastors Association did not represent the people of Bridge port, and he moved indefinite post ponement of the bill which was re- fused 1O5 to 80. After further. de- bate the bill was rejected.
 This action sends it to a conference committee proba bly,, but no one antici- pates that the House will recede. The main plea, against the bill was made by MT. Sherwood, of Westport. who said that the present law should be given further trial, that the state should not experiment with a Contin- entaI Sunday and that foreigners who are used to the latter kind of g Sunday had no right toS demand thai the American Sunday be changed tc conform with their wishes.
 Debate of the Sunday bill took the time which had been set for debate of the general taxation bill.
 The defeat <by the. Senate of the bill to create a labor department may defeat the efforts to reorganize the existing. departments unless the bill can sbe saved by Senator IsbeI through parliamentary tactics, in tht upper body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
TRU MBULL BODY
 DUE HERE 23D

The body of Isaac B. TruTnbul1, vic tim of the attack on the Lusitania, will be brought to this city May 23, if ar arrangements now made are carried out successfully. Secretary of State w. J. Bryan at Washington telegraphed to the TrunbuH family in this city yes- kerday afternoon that Ehe government will care for the body.
 TrurnbulL will probably be buried in P1ainvilIe, Conn-,the home of the fam fly.
 No products of the American Cycle tania because of the excessive freight rates. All the cyc1ecars that are sent abroad go out of Boston on freighters. While the Bridgeport man, represent Ing his concern, was sailing on the Lusitaniaa about 75 of his cars were on the ocean in slower boat.
 The Trunbun factories in this city will not be used for the manufacture of munitions, according to Frank S. Trumbull. He declared the concern has 300 orders for immediate ship nents of cars, which are not yet filled and the export trade will take all their facilities.
 The Trumbull Electric Go. in Plain vile will make munitions,ac to a statement given out by John H. Trumbull of that concern. They will enter the businesss as a. retaliation against Germany for the death of their brother. None of the officials at the plan of the Cyclecar Co., in this city could verify this today as the frms are distinct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
BY THE
 HUNDRED HERE FOR
 GRAND COURT MEET

Several hundred Foresters arrived in the city today in advance of the opening of the Grand Court conven- ton tomorrow morning in Eagles hall
 Among the prominent officers not ed in town this morning were Grand Treasurer James J. Walsh of Hart ford, who is Internal Revenue Col 1ector for this district; Thomas O'Laughlin of Naugatuck, Grand Fi- nancia1- Secretary, and Mayor George P. Sullivan, of Derby, Grand Chief Ranger.
 At o'clock this afternoon there was a meeting of the Grand Court Auditors in the Hotel Stratfield, which is to be the headquarters for the Grand Executive Council will meet over by Grand Chief Ranger SuIli- van.
 At o'clock the allied courts of F'oresters of the city will tender a reception and entertainment to the visitors at. the haIIs 62 Cannon street The entire top floor of the buildins will be thrown open for the musicale e entertainment and luncheon
 Lieutenant Governor Wilson will open the convention at 10 tomorrow with an address of welcome to the visiting delegates and following him Supreme Chief Ranger Edward B. O'Brien of Lynn, Mass, who is also a judge of the Supreme Court of his state, will talk on ''Forestry' The business houses of the center of the l city have been decorated in honor l of the big convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
ARR SONS BODY FOUND; PRESIDENT ' SILENT ON PLANS
Bridgeport Man, Victim of Lusitania Disaster, Is Identified By Card in Pocket Leaves Daughter in Boarding School.
Body of Isaac B. Trumbull To Be Brought Here By State Department on May g Brooks to Continue Tour of Europe

The body of James Harrison, B mechanic of this city, has been identified at Baltimore, a small seaport on the southern Irish coast. Papers bearing
 Harrison, Main street, Bridge port, Conn, were found on his person.
 Harrison was found among a group of 10 bodies brought to Baltimore this morning Six of tue bodies were those. of men and four of women.
 The body of the Bridgeport man was brought to-day to Queenstown ebn board a tug dispatched by the Gu nard line. No arrangements have been made by relatives for shipping the body back to this country. and it is possible, as England is his birth place. Harrison will De taken there .7' be buried
 <. The. Farmer gave J ohm Harrison. nephew Of the Lusitania victim, the unpleasant news taar his relative. is dead. this morning at the Hul1ard Machine Tool Co.,, where he works. It was not unexpected tidings anu the young man was not choke but over come with a great sorrow. He de- clared he didn't know what arrange ments will be made, in view of the confirmation of his Hncle's death The Harrfsons came to this country five years ago from England They settled in Workers. Two years ago they came to this city. John Harri- son learned the tooInaling trade and his uncle went to work as a machin- ist in the plant Of the Crane Go.
 James Harrison left daughter, Doris, in England. At the death of her mother, he placed her in a. private school. She is only IS years old, and is left without support. other than what her cousin may give her.
 Harrison was accustomed to visit England every two years to see Doris and care for her wants. His heart and soul were wrapped up in the cfiIdss welfare and he was on his way to learn how she was getting along when the Lus.tania was torpedoed How he met his death isn't known but it is believed he escaped the shiE and was drowned when he became ex- hausted-
 Nothing has been learned tta, would indicate the. fate of Johr Thurston, who left this city to go te war Relatives of missing person. are going over the bodies in the IrisI seaport in the effort to find them. One man has been found sins BaItimor, whose pockets carried papers bearing Z the circular of the Florence Manu featuring Co.,, in Florence, Mass H, is believed to be a salesman of tn firm, which makes a widely advertis ed product.
 A tug sent to the scene of the tra gedy last night to search for bodie had not returned up to noon to-day Two bodies have doated ashore nea Eastletownsend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Swiss Facing Famine
 If Italy Enters War

Geneva, May 11-The Swiss people are concerned over the question of food supplies in case Italy enters the war. No supplies are coming in at present from Germany or Austria but wheat shipments are arriving from America. Food has increased in price 60 to 25 per cent. since the war began and a further rise is expected if Italy takes up arms.
 The Swiss government believes that wheat from America, will be permit ted to come through France freely in case assurance is given that it will not go beyond the Swiss frontier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
French Experts See
 Italy in War Soon

Paris, May 11.-French observers of the political situation in Italy infer from the audience yesterday between King Victor Emmanuel and former Prime Minister Giolittt. that the non intervention party in Italy has deuer- mined to withdraw all opposition to the war Consequently the Italian parties would be united in a. war pol icy, in the Judgment of French observ- CTS, based upon two fulA~eamenta1 con sideration, namely, that wrongs have been done to Serbia and Belgium ana that the racial aspirations of the Ital- ians on the eastern shore of the Adri- atic and the Mediterraneans now can be satisfied
 Expect Declaration Soon
 The opinion is general in Italian parliamentary circles, says a Milan despatch to the Petit Journal, that the Austrian government must make known its decision in regard to enter ing the war not later than the last week in May but could easily assume decisive attitude before this extreme date
 A Hayas despatch from Geneva says the Tribune of that city declares that the secretary general of the Italian embassy at Vienna has left for Rome and that Due DAvarna, the Italian am bassador, has made farewell calls Ton his diplomatic colleagues at Vien- ma. besides holding a long conference with United States Ambassador zen field.
 The Tribune also asserts that new Austrian military laws have been pla- l carded in the principal towns of Trent which amount to declaration or state of siege.
 Escort for Won Buelow The Milan correspondent of the Ex ce1sior telegraphs his paper that a des i patch to the Secolo from Lugano 1 Switzerland, says the police of Lugant have been instructed to make prepara tions to. protect Prince Won Buelow German ambassador to Rome, whe1 he passes through that city on his wa! home.
 ] The Agency National says Empero' William has written to Dowager Queer Margherita, mother of King Victoi Emmanuel pointing out advantages h' i believes would accrue to Italy shoule l it remain neutral, and urging her tC
 intervene to avoid a, conflict with Aus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11

War between Italy and the Germanic allies imminent Hungary and Germany expected Italy.
 War preparations being rushed in Italy Officers been ordered to their regiments royal have been turned to the of the
 Austrian and Bavarian troops concentrating in the Tyro.
 declaration of by Italy will bring into against the Germanic allies army which footing of than 3O00OOO which modernized by number of batteshps, dreadnough type we'll cruisers destroyers and few
 This has probably been put upons footing is believed to be fully equipped and prepared.
 It is expected that Itays army would against Austria Hungary which bounds Italy north and that the of troops would be the tween the two countries
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11

question now"
 MT. Daniels was asked whether the review of the Atlantic fleet planned for next week. in New York would be held. Yesterday in Philadelphia he denied that plans for the review would be changed. To-day he answered the question by replying:
 CT cannot discuss that
 At the White House no intimation was forthcoming as to whether the President had decide don a course but there was every indication that the President had decided not to allow any intimation of his plans to leak out until he is ready to make an announce ment. White House officials declared there. was nothing to be said at pres ent to elaborate the statement made public at the White House previously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
CABINET MEMBERS MUM AFTER THREE
 HOUR CONFERENCE

Washington, May 11.-The cabinet to-day was in session nearly three hours, the longest meeting held in several months. None of the mem bers would deny that the Lusitania incident had been discussed, but all refused absolutely to comment. The demeanor generally of the cabinet members was grave and reserved.
 Secretary Bryan. pressed with dues tions, declared:.s
 we must not discuss what occurs at cabinet meetings.''
 Secretary Daniels, asked whether the Atlantic fleet would pass through the Panama Canal in July in accord ance with previously announced plans, said:
 1T cannot discuss that or any. other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Italian Officers in
 Switzerland Sent Home

Geneva, Switzerland, May .11-Au Italian officers and men in Switzerland up to the age of 34 were ordered yes terday to rejoin their regiments i'm mediately
 Austria and Bavarian forces are concentrating in the Tyrol.
 Automobiles belonging to the Ital- ian royal family which had been as sembled at Nonha, near Milan, were sent to Verona yesterday for the use of the army. Shipments of freight from Italy to Germany through Swift zerland have virtually ceased. Italian passenger train service to points of the Swiss frontier is diminishing daily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
PAGE TO URGE SEARCH.

London, May 11-walter H. Page, the American ambassador, has receiv- ed a message from Wesley Frost, the American consul at Queenstown, urg- ing him to make clear to the Cunard .connanys and to the British Admiralty that really effective measures to re- cover tl1t 110O missing bodies from the Lusitania are imperative.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
FAIIs DOWN sHAFr

,. Nichalos Kanis, married, living at 655 Water street, a Greek 1aborer em- p1oyed at the Bridgeport Arms Works plant on Boston avenue fell down an elevator shaft this morning, D distance of about IS feet, striking upon his left shoulder. vhich is prob ably disIocated. He was taken to the bridgeport Hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
GERMAN AEROPLANE
 OVER PARIS SUBURB

Paris May IA aeropane passed St. Denis, Paris shortly after o'clock this morning, and dropped
 through roof of apartment occupied Bolekar bounded from the bed where her year ola seepng then struck the floor where IL slightly wounded the boy
 Another missile, exploding, wounded five men "ho sleeping shed The other bombs damaged an apart ment house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Italy To Enter War By May 2e

Paris, May 11A rumor which made it's appearance tn Bourse today that the Italian has signed agreement with the allies; Britain to take part in the not later than May 26 This is without confirmation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Rome Thinks Conflict Unavoidable

Rome, May 11Although negotiations with the Central Empires still pending and there bare possibility the Premier Giolitt may military preparations pointing Austria inevitable thorough and that conflict unavoidable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11

 WON'T SAIL

London, May 1.-The sailing of the Gunard Line steamer Mauretania, sister ship of the Lusitania, advertised for May 2, has been cancelled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Wednesday; moderate variable winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Rome Bars German

Rome, May 11.-Andras Hermes. head of the section of plant diseases in the International Institute of Agri- culture who had returned to resume his post after a leave of absence, was sent home on the next tram by the police, who are said to have learned that he is connected with the German staff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11

tria.
 The widow of King Humbert is quoted as having replied. to the Ger man ruler: ''In. the House of Savoy we reign one at a time"
 Emperor William Is reported to have previously written an almost Identical letter to Italy. The SeccoIo asserts that Italy demanded. the integrity of Serbia, and Belgium as condition Of it's neutrality and that this was one of the chief cause of conversations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
VAR BET TEEN TEUTONIC ALLIES AND ITALY NEAR

Declaration of Hostilities By Both Sides Expect ed MOmentarily--Italy Orders Officers And Troops Now in Switzerland to RejOin Their Regiments Prepare to Escort German Am bassador in Safety From Rome.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
MRS. MASSEY'S SHOWER
FOR MISS BLAIR

Mrs. ]. E. Massey gave a shower
OF hosiery for Miss Willie May Blair
Thursday afternoon. Five tables
were set on the lawn for games and
refreshments and on each table was
basket of flowers with tuEle bows
on the handles, matching the flow
ers, and these were given as prizes
Mrs. Howard McNair won yellow
lilies, Mrs. James Hardin sweet alys-
sum and pansies, Miss Margaret
Camblos daisies and corn flowers.
Mrs. Willis Miner nasturtiums, Mrs.
Rosser Little Paul Neron roses.
Mrs. ]. R. Brumby, Mrs. Groves
Cohen and Mrs. Floyd Northcutt as
sisted Mrs. Massey and Christine
Blair, Julia Mcneil and Jeanette
Anderson served. The sandwiches
and cheese-straws were tied with
ribbons matching the colors on the
baskets.
The table on which the shower was
arranged mad a May pole in the CEN
ter with an immense pompon of tulle
In rainbow colors on the top and
red rambler roses banked around the
base. From the top satin ribbons
In all colors extended around the
table like fringe to which dainty
pairs of hose in white and black
and many colors were attached with
cards of the donors.
Miss Blair, who was very sweet
and pretty in Dresden lowered taft
feta with lavender girdle and Ia
vender hat, gathered the hose into
basket trimmed with red rambler
roses.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Handy. of
Canton. spent Sunday with Mrs. p
7. Handy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Coursen have
gone to Gloucester, Mass, to spend
some time.
Miss Earle Carter has returned to
Smyrna after visit to Miss Matte
kirkpatrick.
Mazda Lamps sold by Dobbs are
the best.
Miss Mary Sans, of Greenville
ia, Is ON visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Sans.
Miss Odene Florence is in Atlanta
to visit Mrs. Woolbright and Miss
Lucille Brown.
Mrs. Rebecca Cater has come to
spend the summer with her daughter
Mrs. E. L. Milan.
Mr.. H. M. Phillips, of Marietta,
spent the weekend in the city
Gainesville News.
We take inventory Tuesday, June
lst. Store will be closed all day
Norton Hardware Co.
Miss Augusta Cohen will go to
Atlanta with her sister, Mrs. Miner,
this week for visit.
Miss Rebecca Sheridan spent last
week with Mrs. G. B. Thompson in
Druid Hills, Atlanta.
loo buys first class Safety Razo,
at Schilling's.
Miss Annie Brown Gable spent
Sunday at Acworth as the guest oil
Miss Julia McCleskey.
Our Freezers whip up and increases
quantity and quality of the cream
Dobbs Hardware Store.
May Williams is spending a week
in Inman Park with the family of Mr.
and Mrs. L. M. Spruell.
Miss Blondine Cooper is in La
Grange for commencement at the
Southern Female College.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Frey ant
Misses Daisy and Arrie White mo
tored to Atlanta last Friday.
At the smartest parties the smart
est part is Griffith's Fancy Bricl
Cream. Ask those who have them.
Rubber Roofing at Dobbs.