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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Summary
 OF THE War News

From all sides except the east Teutonic armies are continuing their concerted pressure on War saw, the fate of which still hangs in the balance.
 Direct assaults upon the tri- angle of forresses protecting the city are weakening the defences, according to the claim of the Germans They are hamnering especially hard upon IYangorod, where the guns of the Teutonic forces are declared to be playing on the stragetic railroad line Lublin and Che1m-
 South of Lub1in the battle still >rages ferce1y., No claim is made from the Headquarters of any of the be1ligerents that a definite result has been achieved there
 To the nor theast of the Polish capital along the line of the Ma rev, Field Marshal Won Hinden- berg's forces are pressing hard upon the Russian bridgehead at Rosen. Petrograd is silent as to the outcome of the attacks.
 The German campaign in Cour- land is admittedly progressing favorabIy to the invaders. Private adV1ceS from RIga through Pet regrad declares the Germans landed an entire army corps enar Libau, the design being appar- ently to reach the lines of com mnnication of the Russian armies about Warsaw.
 Hard fighting is in progress along. the Bug near the Galician border. The Austro-Germans are said to be aiming to cut the Rus sian lines here and divide the armies about Warsaw from those to the southeast.
 The new American note to Germany was not published in the Berlin morning newspa pers and the trend of German opinion regarding it is as yet unrevealed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
JOHN. w. HICKMAN.

The body of John w. Rycknnan, who was drowned in Tampa, Fla, last Sun day, is expected to arrive in this city late Monday afternoon. MT. Ryck- man, who was 28 years of age, was the son of MT. and Mrs. Albert C.. Ryckman of 78 Barnum terrace. Few details of his death have been received except that he was missed from boat on which he was an electrician and his body was recovered Monday. The young man was very well known in this city where he had been employed as an electrician by the American & British Manufacturing Co.,, the Union Metallic Cartridge Go. and also the Locomobile Co. He was well known in sporting circles of the city having played with the ''Thunderbo olts," one of the city's fastest football teams. Four years ago he went to the Tus- calooca school, in Washington, Tenn, where he was captain of the football team. Upon completing his course, he took position with a large steam boat company in Florida, which he held until his death. Besides his par ents, the young man is survived by a sister, Eileen, three brothers, Albert C., Jr., Harold and Frederick Ryck- man, all of this city. He was an ac- tive member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's church. Funeral Direc- tor M. J. Cannon is in charge of the arrangements for the funeral.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
ARMS OF BAYONNE STRIKERS SEIZED
 IN POLICE RAID
Arrest Two Men for Placing Distractions on Tracks
 At Plant.

New York. July. 24-Seizure by the police of 50 bayonets and rifles stored in a, hall, used by the strikers of the Standard Oil plant in Bayonne, N- J., caused fears today that the men were planning further disorders. Reports were circulated that the strikers had collected a, fund of several hundred dollars with which to purchase ann nunition-
 As a result of rurnors that the men were arming themselves the 7bayon- cts and rifles were seized and despite the presence. of a large number of strikers in front of the building, the weapons were carried to police head quarters. Soon afterward, two men were arrested and charged with pIac- ing heavy iron pipes the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad at the entrance to the oil plant.
 Desu1tory shots were fired by the guards about the plant at intervals during the night, but there was no concerted outbreak.
 The federal mediators endeavored again today to compose the differ ences between the company and the strikers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
GOMPERS MISSES ON BEING QUOTED
 CORRECTLY HERE
Reproves Labor Man For Taking Newspaper State
 ment For Granted.

Following his policy of insisting on. being correctly quoted in any stahs-' ments he might make affecting organ ized labor, President Gompers yester- day took occasion to call to account at the first session in the Atlantic ho- tel one of the prominent leaders in the machinists' fight. The statement was made that certain New York pa pers alleged President Gompers ssdd German money was being used in the Bridgeport trouble This re- mark was passed over by MT. Comp CTS. Again the same man said how MT Gompers said ''Gerunau money was influencing the Bridgeport trou- ble.
 Right away MT. Gompers called GIze maker of the above statements to ac- count, saying: T paid no attention to your remarks when you referred to alleged newspaper statements of what I said, but when you say that said German money is being used, want to have you und erstand that you do not know what you are talking about. I said no such thing The things I did say on 61aat matter were said to the Longancrernen in New York long before the Bridgeport -trolI- bIe started, and furthermore my re- marks on that occasion are on file ab headquarters in Washington
 ''I am very careful nowadays, oe what [ say and make it a poiut-t say only what can back up.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
JITNEY DRIVERS
 WILL ORGANIZE IN UNION MONDAY
State Organizer Calls Meet ing of Drivers and Own CTS of Not More Than
 One Gar.

Permanent organization of a. union Of jitney ''bus drivers of Bridgeport and vicinity will be effected at a meeting in the Central Labor union hall on Monday morning at 9:30-
 Announcement of the meeting was made today dpy@ sJohpzsJ-l 0sNeiHs state organizer of the American Federation of Labor.
 was not alone for the empIoyes Of jitney bus owners, but for the owners of vehicles, provided they operate not more than one vehicle.
 It is expected that the union will provide not only for the working conditions of the members, but also that it will be of use to the drivers in matters of legislation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
HOLD BRASS THIEF FOR UPPER COURT;
 OTHERS AT LARGE
Jitney Driver Who Stole In gots Located in Litchfield
 County Village.

Grover Cogan, 537 Shelton street, was arrested by Detective George Fox last evening in North Hartland, Litchfeld county, charged with being implicated in the recent theft of 300 copper ingots, valued at $500, from a freight car in the East End freight yards, the prop erty of the Bridgeport Brass company. Probable cause was found in the city court this morning and Cogan was bound over to the superior court under bonds of g, 900.
 Cogan and his brother Frank, the latter also implicated in the theft, have been operating a, jitney in this city for the past few weeks. The profits from this business were not as large as they expected. Grover, who was at one time employed as shipping clerk in this concern conceived the idea of driving up to the freight train and ordered the Iaborers to load the vehicle with 300 copper ingots. They were on their way to New Haven to dispose of the stolen ingots when they halted at Washington bridge to rest the horses when Henry AIbee, draw tender of the bridge, becoming suspi- cious, notified the local authorities who in turn notified Sheriff James drivers of the vehicle. While profess ing to go for fresh horses Cogan made his escape from the Milford Sheriff
 Word was received by the local de- ftective bureau that Cogan was stop ping at the residence of his father-in- law in North Hartland and Detective Fox yesterday placed him under ar rest. Frank Cogan and an unknown New Haven boy, both accompIices in having been found to their where abOutS,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Stole Ride on Back of
 Auto; May Lose Leg

While stealing a ride on the back of a large automobile delivery truck near the Hawthorne Manufacturing Co. about II o'clock this morning, David Bakas, aged eight, of 91 John son street, lost his grip on the tail board and slipping, his right leg was caught in the spokes of the revolving rear wheel of the vehicle He suffer ed a, compound fracture of the leg. The bone protruded through the flesh.
 F E. Williams, 1oS Courtland street, rushed t11e lad to the ener- gency hospital in / his automobile where the wound was given first aid treatment by Dr. J. P. Deery, who then ordered the transfer of the pa tient to St. Vincent's hospital where it is feared the limb will have to be amputated. Even if the anputation is unnecessary it is probable that the boy will be crippled for life. The driver of the truck is unknown and the police are working on the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Thieves Break Into Pawn Shop; Two Other
 Places Are Looted

Three burglaries were pulled off last evening despite the presence of police men in the near vicinity. The Bradley Machine shop in the East End was en- tered during the night but nothing of any great value was taken.
 The hardware store of David Hook man at T24 Pembroke street was en- tered and several revoIvers taken.
 The largest of the three burgIaries wac at the second hand shop of Jacob Klein berger, 625 Water street, between midnight and 5 a. m. Entrance was gained by breaking a~rear window and slipping the bolt on the door. The loot consisted of several knives, watches fountain pens, searchlights, pocket books, rnicrometers, etc. The missing goods were valued at $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Eddie Collins Is Second Hitter In
 American League

Chicago, July 24-Eddfe Collins, Chicago, has climbed into second place among the American league bat ters, with an average of .338, but Ty Cobb leads with a percentage of .4O8 for the season, according to averages published here today. Detroit leads in club batting with .272 and Chicago is second with .265. Cobb still reigns as leading base stealer, with 60 and as run-g -getter, with 93. Crawford leads in total bases with ITO.
 Pitchers who have attained a TOO averag in 20 or more games are:
 Wood, Boston, SIS; Foster, Boston, .733; F'abre, Chicago, .72; Scott, Chi eago, .722.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
WIFE OF ARKANSAS
 BURGLAR IN COURT DECKED WITH GEMS
Davis is Far From Broke" Tn Opinion of Local
 Police.

Charles c. Davis, the Arkansas bur g1ar, apprehended in this city yester- day by Detectives James Doo1ey and James Bray at the request of the warden of the Arkansas State Peniten- tiary, appeared in the city court this morning and his case was continued until Monday morning when he will again be brought before the local trib- unal, providing the Arkansas authod1- ties fail to appear in the meantime
 Davis intends to fight the securing of extrad adition4 papers for his return to that state and after a conference with his wife, who resides in this city, in the prisoners pen this morning, a telegram was forwarded to a prom 'inent attorney in t1e state of Arkan- sas, who, Davis claims, was instrunen- tai in the enumeration of Thomas Gore. the blind senator from the state of Oklahoma ia his recent trial when ac- cused of attempting to assault prom inent lady of that place.
 Davis claims that the lawyers in Arkansas stripped him of every penny he had when defending his case in the Arkansas court, saying that day after day his pals would have to come across with $50 and $10o to pay his lawyer fees
 Davis wife, a pretty young woman about 26 years of age, was in court this morning and after the session she conversed with her convict husband Her fingers on both hands were be- decked with diamonds and from her throat was suspended necklace bril- liantIy adhpEned with clusters of d1a- monds and pearls. From this, 1t is believed, that Davis is far from broke as he stated yesterday. Mrs Davis walks with a slight limp Mrs. Davis, whose maiden name was Annie Me Namara, lives at 78 Barnun avenue
 Detective Edward Cronin has been receiving letters from the Arkansas authorities almost twice every week for the past six weeks and through the aid of Detectives Doo1ey and Bray rounded his men up yesterday morn ing in an East Side barber shop The letters warned the officers to use cau- ton when endeayoring to make the capture of the convict, stating that he was a real 7sbad man of the West and . advising them when aEresting him to watch the hip pocket as Davis always carried a. 4s caIibre revolver When arrested Davis had no weapons on his person.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
PRESIDENT WILL
 CONSIDER PLANS
 OF US. DEFENSE
Garrison and Daniels Will Meet Him on Return to
 The Capital.


 Washington, July 24NFormal an- nouncement was made at the White House today that the President, on with Secretaries Garrison and Daniels on a program for national defense. The President has written to the heads of the war and navy depart ments for reports on the subject, pointing out the necessity for working out plans for increasing the efficiency of the military arms of the govern ment. The White House statement follows:
 'aThe President has been consider ing every phase of the matter of na- tionaI defense. and intends immedi- ate1y on his return to Washington to confer with the secretary of war, his on which he can formulate sane, reasonable and practical program of national defense.''
 Although nothing was stated off, ciaIly concerning the purposes of the government it was hinted officially that with the dispatch of the em- phatic note to Germany the President has decided to hasten the reports and recommendations being prepared by the war and navy departments for the regular session of congress so that all necessary information might be avail able if emergency arose.
 As yet there Jare no intimations that the President has fixed any definite time for submitting the program or national defense. President Wilson himself already has collected much data. on the subject. Secretary Garri- son has been at work steadily with members of the army general staff for several weeks, planning a general mill itary policy. The navy also has been occupied in secret with emergency preparations.
 The delicaey of the international af- fairs brought these facts to light and officials admitted thatA for the next few=weeks the question of national de- fense will be a, foremost one.
 The President hopes to lay founda- tions for a permanent national policy, particularly for the army. Details of a reserve system being planned are withheld but it is expected the aim of the general staff is to create a reserve army of at least 5O0,00O men and possi- ply more.
 In the navy work is proceeding steadily on the perfection of the sub marine and aeroplane. Attention has been concentrated on putting the navy on an equality with the most efficient. It is understood that at least 80 sub marines and possibly 50 will be asked of Congress when the reports are sub rnitted.
 Work on ships now building is to be rushed.
 Officers in the army and navy mani fested much satisfaction today at the decision of the administration to in quire immediately into the needs of the two branches of the service.
 The President wants nothing to dis turb conditions in the navy yards and at his direction Secretary Tumulty has informed employees of the Washington yard that the President will confer with them on their wage scale de- Inand as soon as he return from Cor niSh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
J. FITTING DEYO.

The funeral of J. Biting Deyo was held from his late home, on Eliot street, Fairfield, at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon and was attended by an un- usually large number of friends of the deceased from this city and Fairfield. Rev. Frank S. Child, pastor of the Fairfield Congregational church, of which MT. Deyo was an earnest and active member, conducted the ser vices. A number of floral pieces of great beauty attested the esteem with which the late MT. Deyo was held by all who knew him. 1nterment was in Oak1awn cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
CHAUFFEURS TO HAVE
 MEMBERSHIP CONTEST

Two teams have been organized among the members of the Connecti- cut Chauffeurs' associatio on, Chapter No. 2, for the purpose of getting members and the man getting the most new applications will be award ed a. scarfpin. Arrangements were made at the meeting last night for a banquet to be held on the evening of July 29-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, July 24.-Fore- cast: Fair tonight, Sunday un- settled and warmer followed by showers
 Connecticut: Partly cloudy with moderate temperature to- night and Sunday. Fresh north east winds.
 I The southern disturbance has moved but little during the last "A hours but is still causing showers on the South Atlantic coast A trough of low pressure extending from Texas northeast ward to the upper Mississippi valley is causing showers be- tween the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi. Moderate tenn peratures continue in all districts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
No Assets For Dennis,
 Organizer of Moose

It was announced that Charles L. Dennis, local organizer of the Loyal Order of Moose, had no assets when a hearing on his bankrupt estate was held this morning in the office of Referee John w. Banks. Attorney Charles H. Shapiro represented Den his, who is now visiting the San Fran cisco fair.
 In view of the fact that there were no assets it was not necessary to aD- point a trustee or appraisers. Dennis liabilities are $9,O9S.s4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24

District Attorney Whitman was battling between sentiment and duty when he prosecuted Charles Becker for the murder of Herman Rosentha1,' ' Jack. Rose, informer and one time agent of the doomed former strong arm'' chief, said. Whitman never wanted to send Becker to the electric chair. He had an interest in him as the result of Beckers chance acquaint- ance with the father of the prosecutor If ever a man hated to act against Becker it was Whitman. When the prosecutors father, a minister, lived at 16 East FSorty-dfth street about if teen years ago, Becker, then g. young policeman, took his meals in house nearby. The governors father became friendly with Becker and liked him be- cause of his manners and clean cut appearance. The young policeman was well versed in the Bible, and the two frequently spoke on church mat ters. When Whitman became a, mag istrate he often gave special assign ments to Becker, as he was Impressed
 by what his father had told him of the young policeman In later -yeaEs, when he was district attorney he at times gave him special work. It is there fore natural that from the start Whit man had a strong feeling for Becker that was inparted to him by his fa- ther.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Metal Worker Breaks
 Leg in Fall From Ladder

street fell this morning 25 feet from a ladder while engaged in his daily work at the factory of the Bridgeport Deoxidized Bronze company and suf- fered a fracture of the right leg above the ankle. He was removed to St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
AMY M. CRADDUoK SMITH.

The funeral of Amy M. Cradduck, wife of Herbert M. Smith was held from her late residence, 21 Park street at o'clock this afternoon. The ser vices were largely attended by rela- lives and friends from this city, Hunt ,ington. Nichols, and Stratford. Many beautiful floral pieces were about the casket- Interment was in Union cemetery, StratfQrd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Official
 VIEWS OF World s War
FRENCH

Paris July 24.-The war office today gave out the following official state ment:
 The night was calm upon the whole front except in the V'osges, where the enemy delivered several attacks at and on the heights to the east of Metzoro1. The Germans were everywhere repuIsed.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Judge Williams Holds
 Court Here Next Week

Judge William H. Williams of Derby will come to this city next Wednesday morning to hold a short calendar ses- sion of the civil superior court. It is unusual to have a short calendar day after the courts have closed for the summer vacation, but the judges have decided to hold such 8 sesion in or der to accomm odate lawyers who have matters which require immediate at tention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Bed Bugs i'm the Bed

drive away your roomers and keep your friends from staying over night. They rather leave and say noth- ing, sit.is courtesy, but is not forgotten.
 CYRUS PRESTO KILLER will kill the bugs and rid the house of the pest, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
WILL PENALIZE U. s. TAX DELINQUENTS
 50 PER CENT., AUG. 1

Those who have not yet paid their special taxes had better call at the Internal Revenue Department inne- diately as after Aug. l, a, 50 per cent. penalty will be added to the regular taxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
OBITUARY
KENNETH c. pEFoREs1

KENNETH G. DEFOREST.
 Kenneth G. DeForest, the infant son and only child of George C. and Ara bella, Connor DeForest, died yesterday at the home of his parents, 476 Pe- quonnock street. The funeral was held this afternoon and interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Torrington Woman Dies
 After Shooting Herself

Torrington, July 24-Mrs. Frank Wright, 69 years of age, who shot her self in the abdomen three times Mon day with suicidal intent, died late Fri day night at her home in East Litch- field: Shew mentally deranged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
MASONS WILL HOLD
 CLAMBAKE NEXT MONTH.

The FelIowcra.ft association of Cor inthian and St. Johns lodges. will hold a cIambake August z. A base ball game will Joe played
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
BUILDERS COAT IS
 STOLEN FROM MACHINE.

Samuel Lawson, contractor, with offices in the .Newffeld building re- ported to the voIice today the loss of a tomobile while in front of the New field building at 8:3O this morn ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
PERSONAL MENTION

Postals have been received from Miss Lillian AIohr of 751 State street, bookkeeper and stenograp pher for the Dorkin-F>rank Co.,, who is spending her vacation at Falls Village, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
BIG AMATEUR ATHLETIC
 GATHERING AT YALE FIELD

New Haven, July 24-What prom ised to be the largest gathering Of amateur athletes for competitive sports, in the state in recent years, was held at Yale field today in the open games under the direction of the New Haven A. A.. and with sanction of the 4. A. U. Some of the best runners and sprinterA in the state were entered and the \feature event was expected to be a military hike of five miles for militiamen in full service equipment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
THE PRETvyEST ra~

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
SECOND REGIMENT
 BREAKS CAMP

East Haven, Conn.,, July 24-Camp of the Second battalion of the Second regiment, c. N. G., with the machine gun company, which has had routine drill and range work here for a week. was broken today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24

Reports of the outbreak of cholera in Austria were officially denied in Vienna
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24

s About 500 Italian reseryfsts sailed for Italy on the steamer Cretic from
 Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24

Sun rises fon1orr0v A:41 a. m. Sun sets today. 7:17 p. m.
 High water today. 1O.26 p. m. Low water today. ... 3:55 8. m. Moon rises. ~.-...-.- FOO p. m-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY.

ALMANAC FOE SUNDAY