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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING, BATTLES

1876-Art Simms, once prominent as a featherweight. and lightweight boxer, born at Akron, O. Sinrns be- gan his boxing career twenty years ago and continued fighting for about fifteen years. As a featherWedght he fought two draws with Tommy White, the classy Chicago boy, and defeated Gus Gardner, Joe Leonard Jim Poop and oaher good little fellows He was twice defeated by Martin Duffy, and fought draws with Wf1fie Fitzgerald and Otto SieIofR. At Milwaukee in 1908 AIstae was battered into submis- sion in rounds by Battling Nelson, although the Dane was then a novice at the game. From that time on Sinrns showed very little class, all though he often tried to come back. In sos he was defeated by Kid Good man in Boston nd by Jimmy Briggs fin Brao11ton. He then tried bIs luck in the middle West, but lost to Clar- ence English in Omaha. Maurice Savers stopped him in 5 rounds at Philadelphia in 1908, and he lost to Clarence Forbes in CantonsSO. in 1910
 1795-Jack Bartholomew defeated Jack Firby, "the Young Ruf1an,' at HounaIow, Eng.
 1896-Solly Smith defeated Frank Peterson in 10 rounds at Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22
KOCHISS EXPECTS TO
 WIN MEDALS SATURDAY

Louis Kochiss. one of the best quar- ter milers in Bridgeport, will compete at Seaside Park next Saturday aftep- noon in the state Y. M. c. A. cham pionships. For the past five years Kochiss has been taking an active in terest in track athletics in connection
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22
sTANDING OF THE CLUBs.

GAMES TODAY. Newark in Jersey City. Buffalo in Rochester. Richmond in Providence. Montreal in Toronto.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22
STANDING OF THE CLUBS!
GAMES TO-DAY.

UANIEIo IOOALs New York in Philadelphia. Boston in Washington Chicago in Cleveland. St. Louis fin Detroit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

The German government made a full explanation and paid an indemnity of $45, ,00O for the lives of five Spaniards who were shot by mistake last August at Liege.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YEsTKRDAY,s REsUITs
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TO-DAY. Philadelphia in New York. Brooklyn in Boston. Pittsburgh in Cincinnati.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22
STANDING OF THE CLUES.
GAMES TO-DAY,

St. Louis in Brooklyn. Pittsburgh in Newark. Chicago in Baltimore. Kansas City in Buffalo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

The condition of King Constantine of Greece is reported as very satis- factoES-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

The annual convention of the Amer jean Medical Association opened at San Francisco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

The Steinway tunnel of the new subway between Manhattan and Queens opens to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

Herbert Jensen, of Brooklyn, t4 years old, was killed in fire which destroyed his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

Writers in Colonial league cities have at last begun to realize that the circuit has many weak links. The Hartford Courant stated to-day that many changes are contemplated. The league would like to invade New Britain and Bridgeport but the mag mates are doubtful about securing grounds in this city. They know they couldn't get Newf1eld park.
 It is said that the attendance in Taunton, Fall River, Brockton and Pawtucket has been invisible to the naked eye and the crowds in Spring field have also been poor. Saturday attendance in New Haven has been good but weekday crowds have been small. There is a good chance of transferring Taunton to New Britain inasmuch as Electric field in New Britain could be secured. The Colo nial league lost $S,OOo the first month.
 Jack Barron of this city was injur- ed recently while coaching in the New England league. He was on the third base line when a foul drive struck him on the knee. It was at first thought that the injury was serious but the blow resulted in nothing worse than an abrasion. Barron has won five and lost one for Lawrence, Mass. Tuckey, last year with Bridge port, has captured four and lost one for F'itchburg in the same league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

Writers in the middle west insist that Jimmy Archer, the great Chicago catcher will be a mmeber of the Gf-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-22

The only teams that have beaten AL exander of the Phtllies this season are second division outfits, Boston, New to refer to Boston and the Giants as second division clubs but there they are.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
LAKEVIlLE

J. R. Jordan, wEo has been out of town on business for several weeks, has returned to his home at Oak Crest Studio.
 Dr. W. B. Bissell expects to go tc France about the middle of June and will assist in caring for wounded sol. diers in the hospitals and expects to re. turn home in the fall.
 Miss Helen Marcks went to Pittsfield last Friday to consult Dr. Blanchard about her eyes.
 F. Winckworth spent Monday in Hartford.
 Miss Almira Cleaveland is visiting her sister Mrs. Willcocks in Elizaville, N. Y.
 Kenneth Sommer has returned to his home in Winglale, N. Y, after finish ing his work at R. c. Miller's.
 Several friends attended the funeral of Mrs. John Travis in Salisbury on Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. William Peabody has returned home from NUrthport. where she has been caring for her daughter, who has been ill.
 Memorial Day services will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday morning
 The Salisbury choir went to Norfolk fast Friday evening to the joint re- hearsal of the Litchfield County Choral Union. There was another joint re. hearsal on Wednesday evening of this week.
 An automobile and milk wagon had collision hy the railroad bridge on Sunday morning, the horses were cut some anG tue auto looked little the worse for the accident and had to be repaired. This is a dangerous place and autoists should go slow, bloy their horns, and keep on the right side of the road.
 Mrs. A. Porter, of New Haven, is visiting Ter mother, Mrs. Henry Beers.
 Miss Henrietta Van Cleft is spending q few days ill Washington, D. c.
 Peter Turner has not been as well the past few days and is confined to the house
 The stone watering kettle by the park is undergoing repairs this week. consequently horses have to. water else where.
 Mrs. Edward Dummond spent Mon day in New York.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
ASHLEY FALLS

Both of the village schools are mak- ing preparations for exercises at the cemetery on Memorial day. It is ex- pected that the veterans will arrive in the village about S:I5, stopping at the old cemetery first.
 The annual strawberry supper was served at the chapel last evening. As usual goGdly number attended and the ladies furnished one of their best suppeTs.
 We now have two more stores. F. Fl. Smith has renovated the rooms where he was formerly in business and is put ting in a new stock of general merchant disc. k. D. Leffingwell's s new building OH West Main street is completed, electric lights installed and his stock is arriving every day. There is now no reason why our citizens should go out of town for their supplies. Our four stores ought to supply the wants of tlie village.
 Frank Deloge has returned from West Stockbridge and taken work with the Quarry Company.
 pr. G. w. Grover preached at the chapel again last Sunday evening.
 Frank H. Cande, Esq, of Pittsfeld, wasin town the last of the week. The postoffice closes as usual on Memoral day, Monday, tae 3lst.
 There was no school in the Primary room Tuesday, us Miss Fitzgerald was visiting schools in Sheffield and Canaan.
 The following pupils of the primary school were perfect in attendance dur ing the month of May: Mildred Bud- long, Frederick Hall, Carl Johnson, Ellen Johnson, Ester Johnson, Svea Johnson, Romeo Lolli, George Methis, i Dorothy Sackett, Gladys Allen, Grace Allen.
 Mir and Mrs. John Scoville and their daughter DOlthy with Mir and Mrs H. H. Bradley. of East Haven, were over Sunday guests at MaplewoOd Inn. Mir. Scoville is a grandson of Dr. Scoville and came up to enjoy tue trout fishing, putting in full time at the brooks Sat urday and Monday.
 Mrs. John Turner and Mrs. Sher. wood spent Tuesday in Pittsfield.
 Miss Katherile Heatun returned to Brooklyn, N. Y, Saturday to take up her school duties on Mouuay.
 Mrs. R. P. Lee and nephew George Smith, are visiting in Plantsville.
 Mrs. l.. E. Luverin and little daugh- ! ter visited friends in Cornwall, Thus day and Friday. They attended the Cornwall chorus concert Thursday evening.
 Levi Van Deusen has rented his upper tenement to MT. Barnett, ana employee of the Quarry Company, who will move his family there at once.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
COLONEL JUB.LANT
 OVER WINNING SUIT
Says Ii Sounds Dadthknel of
 Political BOSSiSm.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt won the S5O,000 suit at Syracuse. N. Y.. for all legged libel brought against him by Vii liam Barnes. After being out forty two and one-half hours the jury re- turned verdict in favor of the colonel At no time since the jury retired WaH more than one man in favor of Mir Barnes, although on the first ballot two more perfunctOrily voted for him in order to lengthen the discussion Both were strongly at heart for the colonel and switched to him on the second ballot. five minutes later.
 After extending a heartfelt apprecia- tion to the jurors the colonel told them that the latchstring at SagamOre hall always was out for them and promised to have the record of the case printed bound and autographed and sent 70 each man. The colonel considers the record to be political document of vast importance to the American peO- ple It sounds, he said. the deathkne!l of political bossism in the nation.
 Justice Andrews in his charge to the jury said in part:
 To publish falsely any charge against any person and so to expose him to publi, shame and ridicule is wrong, and to do such an act is libeous. The most honest purpose is not an excuse for such an act.
 Nor does it make any difference if the person fasely accused is a public official pr character He is not an outlaw for that 'eason. You may criticise acts and poll cies, but if you state the facts falsely then you are liable for damages.
 The truth is a complete answer to the complaint, but it is the duty of the defend ant to show they are true.
 I have held that the first charge you should consider is that there was a cor rupt political alliance between MT. Barnes and MT. Murphy in regard to the govern ment of the state I have held that that was the meaning and the purport of the article as a whole.
 I have held, secondly, that the article IS ,ibelous per SC because it also charges that MT Barnes has worked through a corrupt alliance between crooked business and crooked politics. You are to fix your mind on these two matters. There is nothing else in the article that is libeous. The justice then reviewed the eyi. dence offered by Colonel Roosevelt bearing on the two charges. Referrin 7 10 the Albany printing evidence, Jus tice Andrews said he had held there was not enough of it to justify the charge. He added:
 You may have that in your mind, but | say to you that if you consider it in reach ing your verdict you will be false to your trust in this case. You are to put it out of vour minds.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
CANAAN VALLEY

Mrs. Grace Mcintyre returned home Monday from two weeks visit with friends in Springfield, Hampden and Pittsfield.
 Mrs. William Mansir expects to en- certain party of friends from Bristol over Decoration.
 Tine Humes Brothers have started a fish route through here and with two meat carts weekly, one need no go hungry.
 John June, of New Haven, and form erly of Canaan Valley was u visitor in town last week.
 Miss Ella Wolcott, teacher in Wads- worth district, will spend Decoration Day at her home in Soath Egremout.
 Born-in White Plains. N. Y, May 13, daughter to MT. ana Mrs. c. w.. Benton, aud granddaughter to A. E. Benton, of New Marlboro
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
ROCKEFELLER, JR., ON STAND
Enters Categorical Genial of State. ments Regarding His Connection With the Colorado Coal Strike.

John D. Rockefeller. Jr.. appearing us d witness before the federal com. mission on industrial relations al Washington entered a categorical de nial of statements regarding his con nection with the Colorado coal strike made by Chairman Frank Walsh of the commission.
 MT. Rockefeller denied that core SpOndence submitted to the cOmmiS sion showed he was directing the fight against the strikers, as Chairman Walsh asserted: He repudiated the allegation that he "knew on the admis sion of his own agents that the Col orado Fuel and Iron company con trolled prices and fixed the working conditions at the mines"
 He denied further that he exercised "a personal influence that extended even to the statehOuse at Denver. and presumed to dictate letters that went out to the president of the United States and to the ::overnorS of the states over the signature of the governor of Col OradO." T4is was another Of the charges made by Walsh after reading the Rockefeller correspondence suD nIitted to the commission.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
FURTHER DELAY OF
 REPLY IS EXPECTED
ItaIy'S En'ranc9 Into Var VIII Prevent Immediate Answer.

Further delay by Germany in reply this government. aSsai.ing it's subma- rine warfare and war zone policies. is expected by the state department.
 The department has received d lengthy communication from AmbaSSa- dor Gerard. at Berlin. evidently point ing to further delay as a result of the advent of Italy into the war
 This government. it was made clear. will not press unduiy for a reply. as it recognizes the grave situation ill which Berlin finds herself.
 Although both the Austrian and Ital- ian ambassadors have consulted with Secretary Bryan. it was declared that official requests had not been made that the United States take over the diplO- matic interests of those governments Such requests are expected hourly It is not believed Germany will asa this government to represent her in Italy because of the controversy be. tween Washington and Berlin.
 Ambassador Dumil. rvpresCntativ" in Washington of the AUStrO- Hun"ari. an government. conferred with the Se''. retary of state. It is understood OH high authority that the conference was devoted entirely to discussion of the status of Austrian affairs in Italy and may be followed by an announcement that the United States will take over the Austrian embassy ill Rome during the period of the war.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
PROVE IT YOURSELF BY BUYING a box O
 Tono!ine Tablets NOW.

By George, l never saw anything like the effects of that new treatment. Tonoliue Tablets, for building up of weight and lost nerve force. It. acted more like miracle than medicine, '' saiL weH-known gentleman yeste1. day in speaking of the revolution thPt had taken place in his condition "l began to think that there was nothing on earth that could make me fat tried tonics, digestive, heavy eating, diets, milk, beer and almost everything else you could think of.
 Any man or wom Il who is thin can recover normal weight by the hest new treatment Tonoline Tablets. ''I have been thin for years and began to think it was natural for me to he that way. Finally I read about the remarkable processes brought about by use of TOno' line Tablets so decided to try it my self We'll, when 1 look at myself i'll the mirror now, l think it is somebody else. I have put on just forty pounds during the last forty days, and never felt stronger.
 Tonoline Tabs are powerful induceI to nutrition, increases cell-growth, food. increases the number of blood-cor- puscles and as a necessary result builds up muscles, and solid healthy flesh, and rounds out the figure.
 For women who can never appear stylish ill anything they wear because of their thinness this remarkable treat. ment may prove a revelation. It is a beauty maker as well as form builder and nerve strengthener. Tonoline Tabs cost 51 for 50,days' treatment, at druggists, or mailed by American Pro- prietary Co.,, Boston, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
GERMANY ANGRY AT ITALY.
Message of indignation Is Sent by the
 Kaiser to Rome.

Message Of Indignation Is Sent by the Kaiser to Rome. From the GaIician battle front Kai, ser Wilhelm wired a personal message of farewell to Signor Bollati. the Ital- ian ambassador expressing regret that the friendly relations between Italy and Germany must be severed
 The kaiser's message concluded with the request that Bollati inform King Victor Emmanuel "of the general feel ing of indignation in Germany over 1taly's step"
 Italy supplanted England. at leasr temporarily, as the object of German hatred. A wave of anger against what lis in Berlin universally called Italian areachery'' was expressed ill the Ger man press.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
9O,OOO ALLIES AT STRAIT.

Estimate of Expeditionary Force Made
 In ConstantnopIe.
 An official announcement from Con ss,auffnople said that the Anglo French nn,ops at the Dardanelles have been re enforced by the arrival of several trans v,orts of the entrance to the strait
 II is a.tiuated that the allied expedi- f1onary forces now number 90,OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
GAINS 40 POUNDS IN 40 DAYS

REMARKABLE RESULTS OF THE NEW ITS. SUE BUILDER TONoLlNE TA6LETS IN MANY CASES OF RUN DOWN MEN AND WOMEN
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
GENERAL NEWS tVENTS.
Happenings of Interest In Various
 Parts of Our Country.

President Wilson is back at tn" capital after five days "v"cation. obviously rested and i'll apparently bet ter health and spirits than for som time.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
Hint to Islkers.

Don't put too much con" in ''co:'' versation" lest your friend put ill thc "shuu. St. Louis poSt-Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

capital after q five days ''v" cntiOn.' obviously rested and in apparently bel ter health and spirits than for som time.
 The Connecticut legislature adjourn cd after one of the shortest session on record. Governor Halcomb thanked the members for their efficient work The Pennsylvania legislature also ha ended it's 1915 session. iii.
 Two lives were lost when the Raleig'' hotel at Peekskill. N. Y, was burned The dead are Edward Mccormack. |. bellbOy, and French tutor. who onl' recently came to this country. Tn property loss is about $50.O00.
 The Rev. Antoinette Brown Black we'll pioneer woman suffrage adYocaje pastor emeritus of All Souls church of Elizabeth. N. l.. and the first minister of her sex to be ordained in the United States, celebrated her ninetieth birth day.
 The Cunard line officials in New York city have received a cable from Glasgow stating that there is no foun- dation for the report that the steam ship Pennsylvania had been chased b, German submarine or that any at tempt had been made to torpedo her Five persons were killed at Borden. town. \. J.. when the sand dred"e Delaware. owned by the Delaware River Dredging company. was wrecked by the explosion of her boiler. Fou: other persons on the dredge escaped in jury.
 Henry Lang. a florists helper. of Catskill. N. Y. shot and killed two girls on the outskirts of the town an then shot hiWself through the heart The victims were Ruth Hammer. thir teen years old, and Ida Beach, tht. same age.
 George A. Hurd, postmaster a1 Haworth. N. J.. and secretary of the National POStmaSters' association. who was charged by Martha l.. Conrad sixteen years old. with having assault rd her. was declared guilty by q jury An appeal will be taken from the con yictiOn.
 Daniel DOheney twenty. is dead nine persons are in the hospital wirb broken limbs or ot!:er injuries and min others are suffering from severe cuts and bruises aS d result of an accident :n the dip the dips ill Idora park at Youngstown. O., witnessed by thou sands of pleasure seekers.
 Fifty sticks of dynamite being trans ported to OnOnlnga lake in an auto mobile exploded. The dynamite was 10 have been used in an effOrt to re- cover the body of d boy drowned in l OnOndaga lake. Superintendent Of i Morgue Lazott was badly injured and at least Il score others suffered serious 1 hurts.
 Twelve of the participants in the i uprising on Christmas eve in the sub urbs of Manila were sentenced in court | at Manila. Three of the men were sentenced to six years in prison and to pay fire of $J.O00. six to five year terms and $5.C0O fines. the remains fne three to four year terms and $1.O0U | fines.
 President Wilson became a grandfa ther for the secOEd time within foul months when a fine b1hy girl weighing between eight and nine pounds was born to Mrs. William Gihbs McAdoo. wife of the secretary of the treasury ai their home i'll Washington. The bab. 1 will be named Ellen Wilson MrAdoo 1 after Mrs McAdOO's mother, who was Ellen Louise AXSOn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

The Connecticut legislature adjourn cd after one of the shortest session Oh record. Governor Halcomb thanked the members for their efficient work The Pennsylvania legislature also In ended its 1915 session. .t.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

Two lives were lost when the Raleig hotel at Peekskill. N. Y, was burned The dead are Edward Mccormack. a beIlbOy. and a French tutor. who onl' recently came to this country. Tn. property loss is about $5O.OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

The Rev. AntOinette Brown Black we'll pioneer woman suffrage adYocnte te pastor emeritus of All Souls church of Elizabeth. N. l.. and the first ministei of her sex to be ordained in the United States, celebrated her ninetieth birth day.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27

President Wilson became a grandfa ther for the secOEd time within fou, months when fine b1hy girl weighing between eight and nine pounds Was born to Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo. wife of the secretary of the treasury a3 their home in Washington. The ljab. will be named Ellen Wilson McAdoo after Mrs. McAdOO's mother, who was Ellen Louise .AXSOn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-27
ITALIANS BEAT OFF
 AUSTRIAN hIRMEN
Arsenal at. Venice Was Aim Of kViatOrS.
KING READY ID LEAD ARMY

Germany Officially Declares War on italy and Recalls Ambassa ador-Eighty Austro German Ships, Valued a+ S2o.- Oo0,ooo Seized In Italian Ports . Rome Wild With Excitement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
REVIVAL OF KNITTING.
Women Ply the Needles
at Theatres and Other Public
Resorts.

Knitting socks for the European
soldiers has tecome stylish. In many
places fashionable women ply the
needles at theaters and other pub
lie resorts. 1t is a reminder of far
away scenes in the country, where
every woman had her knitting.
Women still cultivate needlework,
but it is of more polite character.
A thousand varieties of embroidery
charm the feminine heart. Color
harmonies are produced worthy OF
painter. But this does not reduce
the cost of living.
The old fashioned knitted socks
are clumsy creations, really built for
men who used to wear long legged
boots. Something soft was needed to
protect the feet from being chafed.
Also the use of excessively warm
clothing for winter has greatly di-
minished. The modern theory, in-
stead of piling on more clothing, is
to exercise freely and get up cir
culation. The knitted stockings
were perspiring affairs, not needed
by active workers.
What has become also of the boy