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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
RUSSIANS DRAWN UP FOR FINISH BATTLE>
 TO DEFEND WARSAW ~
Summary
 OF THE w ar News

Military activity continues to are fighting hard in the territory there that remained to them after the Teutonic drive to Lemberg and. beyond, either to save that terrieory to themselves or to give the retreating armies chance to save that territory to them selves or to give the retreating armies a. chance to retire in good order.
 Desperate battles, according to the official reports, are continu- ing along. the Dneister, where the Russians claim to have retained the advantage.
 In the Kosnierjine district, the Grand Duke Nicho1 forces are on the offensive and claim to have carried a strongly fortified height by assault.
 Activity along the front where Austrian and Italian armies are facing. each other. is still chiefly in the nature of artillery engage 1nents with occasional interludes of infantry action.
 The latest French reports claim progress for that army only on the ridges to the east of Metzeral in the Vosges and this only to light degree.
 u Nothing has been heard from he, Dardane11es.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
BRIDGEWATER MAN, ALLEGED EMBEZZLER.
 NOT HELD IN COURT

C. E. Thompson. g. resident of Bridgewater was arrested in that place yesterday upon a warrant charging him with embezzlement. Captain George Arnold and Detective Edward Cronan went from this city by auto yesterday to make the ar rest,
 Thompson, who appeared in the city court this morning to receive a nolle in his case, conside cred himself fortunate when he found that the Fox Piano Co. would not prosecute him after he had arranged a settlem ent. He was accused of having tried to sell a piano he purchased on the in sta1ment plan, to Martha, B. Pickter, 9S Butler avenue in payment for a bill of $275, owed by Thompson. It is believed that in recommending the nol1e, Assistant Prosecutor Gray pro cured a guarantee that the city would be reimbursed for the time and gas- oline spent in making the arrest that resulted in the adjustmeRt of the Fox claim
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
MYSTIC BUSINESS BLOCK GUTTED BY $IOO,OOO BLAZE Fire, Starting in Bakery, Burns Out Picture Thea
 tre and Offices. OVERHEATED OVENS
 CAUSE BIG DAMAGE Nearby Towns Called Upon For Assistance in Fight
 ing Dangerous Fire.

Mystic, Conn, June 2s-The Gdlbert block, in Main street, used for naercan- tile and office purposes, was partially gutted by fire and water today, the losses to owners and tenants aggre- ga;tdng about $1O0, GOO.
 The building is Of brick, four stories in height, and was budIt seven years ago by the Gilbert Transportation company at a cost of $7o,oOO and sold at 9 receivers sale two years ago to Pendeabon Brothers, ship brokers, of New York city, for $43s0oo.
 The hre was first noticed in the rear of the stage of the Lyseum theatre which used the eas end of the third and fourth floors for moving pictures but it's origin is attributed to an over heated f1ue from Greens bakery which was underneath on the east end of the first floor
 The fire spread Through the fourth floor and through the roof at the east end. The other sections of the build ing were flooded with water. Among other tenants were the E B. Moves DrygOods company and the buildings of the Newhan company, c1otf1ie1s, on the street floor, State Senator B. H. Hewitt, law offices, Dr. M- L. Snail, of f1ces, and the wilcox Fertilizer com pany, offices, on the second floor.
 The Odd Fellows had apartments on the third floor and apparently every thing in these was lost The tenants for the most part had fire or water damage insurance, thet of the owners being $30,OOO on the building, the clothiers s12,oOO and the drygoods com pany $20,000.
 During the fire the south wall of the east end collapsed and a smoke stack Of the heating plant feM over on this end of the building. As the fire was threatening in aspect in its initial stage apparatus was called from New Nxs Automobile company, and from No ank- The assistance proved effective in confinfng the fire to one section of the building
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
.THAW SANE, SAY WITNESSES FROM
 NEW HAMPSHIRE

New York, June 25.-Interest in the proceedings t0 ascertain whether Harry K Thaw is now sane or insane, was divided today between the talk ing of evidence in court here and the application by counsel for the state for the appointment of a commission to learn why Thaw left Harvard in 1898 without completing his course
 The attorney general said he would endeavor to read to the jury the tes- dnony given by Thaw's mother, Mrs Mary CopIey Thaw. The courtroom started, resembIed the scene of an old-tine reunion Witnesses from various parts of New England, wait ing to be called in the case, exchang- ed greetings and many brought their wives with them
 Today is the ninth anniversary of the murder of Stanford White for which ThaW was acquitted on the grounds of insanity after one of the most elaborate insanity defenses ever presented in the history of the state.
 Noel B. GoeIette, of Manchester, N H., who lived next door to Thaw in that city, was the first witness today. He said he had seen much of Thaw and believed him rational One of the things he had discussed with him was corporal punishment for chill dren, he said, and he thought that Thaw had intelligent ideas on the subject
 @I came here,.' said Dr. Goelette, etc say that we in New Hampshire think Thaw is sane." Walter La 1enge, of Manchester, regarded Thaw as sane - La1enge was followed by his wife who said she had been i'm pressed by Thaw's wonderful knowI- edge of our city," Eugene Mute, Thaw's federal custodian in New Hampshire, and Major Robert P. Johnston, who said he had met Tfaw at various social affairs, testified as to their entire belief in Thaw's sanity.
 Announcement was made by MT. Cook just before recess that the state prop osed to stage in the courtr om the moving pictures which Thaw pos ed for during his sojourn in Canada and New Hampshire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
Postmaster Greene
 Increases Service On Special Delivery

A plan has been instituted by Post- master Greene, whereby anyone puf- chasing a special delivery stamp at a sub-station may call the main office on the telephone toll and special delivery carrier will call immediately for the mail matter. The same rule will apply to the parcel post. By pay ing the usual parcel post rates and af1xing a special delivery stamp to the package, the package will be deliver ed immediately. Postmaster Greene has doubled the number of special de- livery carriers, now, making eight in aIL The service will be continued from in the morning until II at night and it is expected that it will prove of i1nmeasurabIe value to the city. Permission to install the system was yesterday given Postmaster Green by Daniel c. Roper, first as- sistant postmaster general.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
HOLYOKE TO s'SHAKE LADY
 FRIENDS" THERE
Joseph Mereier Escaped Girls Attentions But Couldn't
 EIude Wife.

Joseph Mercder, Beau Brummel Of HoIyoke. Mass, of whom it was said in the city court today that The has so many girls tn Rolyolze that he had to leave town," was captured today by a policeman after a. sensational chase by ndrn and Mercier's wife up che rail- road ramp as he aEtenp5ed to leave Bridgeport. where it is known that he has procured the confidence of at least one woman.
 When ha;led into court Mercier was charged with non-support by a. pretty looking wife who with another wo- man, had tra1bed him to this city ing hds eIopeGnent from Bridgeport with Mrs Annie Van, Arsdale, and his subsequent arrest in Rochester where he was technically charged with white slavery.
 Mrs. Mercier told the court that she had received no support from her hus- band for some time, that sine had to have him arrested in Springfield, Mass, for non-support and that he had spent three months in jail there He left Holyoke,'' said Mrs. Mercier, fbecaa1se he had too many lady friends and he wanted to shake then.''
 When asked what he wanted to say in regard to leaving his wife Mercier could only recount one fault: ''She wants me to support herself and the children
 Mercder evidently learned that the police were after him yesterday and today for he carefully avoided them and this morning he left the house wearing 8 blue suit. While his de- scripdon was being given to Dog and Liquor Agent John Brown he returned and put on @ gray suit 'fbeating it'' for the station. The policeman and Mercderss wife caught him on the sta ton ramp. Brown nsibbed him as he was on hds way to board the already moving train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
CELEBRATl0N' GUEST
 IS MURDERED; ANOTHER
 DYING: THREE ARE HELD
DISPUTE ARISES
 OVER S5O,OOO
 PROPERTY DEAL
La aCroix 6 Anderson Bring Suit After Disagreement
 in Main St. Transaction.

A dispute over a. $50s00o real estate transaction involving property at 1314-1S16 Main street has resulted in suit being brought by I4aCroix & An derson, Main street liquor dealers, against Charles J. Berger. Deputy Sheriff Thomas J. Cunningham seEv- ed papers today
 LaCroix & Anderson claim they en- tered into an agreement with Berger May 8 last whereby they were to pur- chase the Main street property for s5G,o00 and were to give two pieces of land in FairHeId' as part of the trade. Berger agreed to take $15,- 900 mortgage on the Main street plot. Two days later a misunderstanding arose regarding an $1s.OoO mortgage already on. the Main street property.
 Berger thought this $Is,000> should be regarded as an addition to the $50, 1000 and the plaintiffs thought 1t was part of the $50. .000- They had already paid $6.0oo down and asked Berger to rectify the mistake but he refused. The superior court IS ask ed to decide whether 8 mutual mis- take has been made and if this Is the case to order the return of the $5.000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
Petrograd Says Defensive Positions of Her Army Are Such That Teutonic Allies Will Be Met With Terrific Attacks.
Norwegian Steamer is Tor pedoed and Then Set Afire By Blockader- Portugal to Ask Damages For Afri- can Depredations.

London, June 25.-Something in nature of the fighting is enabling the military observers both sides to take stock of the present situation and forecast future operations.
 Petrograd claims that the Russian defensive positions are so secure that the Austro- Germans will not be able to withdraw many troops for use against the allies of Russia. The Russians assert. further, that their present line before Warsaw is as strong as it ever was and that their armies on the river Dnetster will fall back only if sorely pressed.
 That England appreciates the need of adding to her fighting resources is significantly indicated by the pub 1ication in the London Times of tables showing that the casualties of officers during the past month come within a few hundred of the total officer casualties during the entire South African war. The total in South Africa was 2,752 while the lists since May 26 show that 2,44O officers have been killed or wounded or reported missing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
PORTUGAL WILL SEEK REVENGE FOR DAMAGE
 SUFFERED IN AFRICA

Paris, June 25--A Havas despatch from Lisbon says:
 ''The ministerial declaration read in the chamber yesterday afternoon renews manifestation of sympathy foI the allies, ~discloses the governmental decision to present to parliament docs uments which throw light on the at. titude assumed by Portugal in rela- ton to the European war and In con. cIusion af1rms the counry's resolu. ton to seek revenge for damage sui. fered in Africa
 ''After the reading of the declara- ton AIexandre Bragas leader yof thG Democrats, promised the government the support of his party.
 Antonio Almeida, head of the rev o1utionists, declared he would fight the new government and would at. tempt to obtain justice for Piments Castro, the former premier. SenoT AIn1eida's assertion aroused great demonstration in the galleries reserv- ed for the public. The session ot the chamber was suspended while he left the room, followed by his friends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
HUSBAND KILLED.
 MRS. FELL TO GET $25,OOO DAMAGES

New York. June 26-AErs. s. osgood PsIIs of New York was awarded to- day a verdict of $aSs0OO for the death of her husband. who was killed in Au- gust, 1915s by a Long Island railroad train which ran down at Long Beach 4he autom9bfle in which he and MT. and Mrs. William & I.ainbeer were riding The court also allowed Mrs. Pen an additional five per cent of this amount and the costs of prose eutins her action which is estimated at several thousand dollars. Mrs Peu sued for 925O, 900.
 Two other actions are on the cal endar to follow Mrs PelPs suit Both are brought by Mrs. Laimbeer, for nerIy AG1ss Natalie 6chenk, of New York and Newport, agadnst the rail- road. They ask for $250, ,ooO for the death of her husband and the same amount for injuries which the plain tiff sustained in the accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
TWILL IF I CAN"
 SAYS PRESIDENT,
 OF STUNNING WAR
Urged To Avoid Strife, Vii son Promises Railroad
 Men He'll Do His Best.

ii
 Greenfield, Mass, June 25-Pres1- dent Wilson today began to enjoy in earnest his first vacation since las& au- stgznn Hs1aF051ta for Cornish, N. a-s he slept late this morning and so did not see the crowds which gathered at ths stations to greet him until his train arrived in this state.
 At Springfield, HoIyoke, Northamp- ton and Greenfield he responded to cheers by stepping out upon the ob- servation platform of his private car. and shaking hands with as many per sons as time permitted.
 At Northampton a large group of students from Toronto University, on their way to a r. M c. A. conference at Northheid, gathered about MT. Wilson's car and gave their college yell, mingled with calls for a speech The President bowed his acknowledge ments-
 we are for peace with honor,' g shouted one man at HoIyoke- We are with you all the time.'' The crowd applauded and the President smiled at the same time accepting a bunch of flowers from a little girl
 After leaving Washington, MT. VVi1- son received only a few messages and those examined by him conveyed ex- pressions of approval of his appoint mem of Robert Lansing as secretary of state.
 In Springfield. some one shouted. Keep us out of war, MT. President g
 ssI will if Iacan,' he replied.
 President Wilson was in Springfield for five minutes He did not speak to the crowd at the station but when his car had been taken to the rail- road yards he waved his hand and smiled at group of railroad men, They called to him and he came out and shook hands with them and gave them the assurance quoted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
AUSrRLANS ARB PUSHING
 SUCCESSES IN GALICIA

Austrian. Press Headquarters Cvis London), June 25-The results of the success achieved by Gen Won Boehm Frmo1li's army in taking Lembera and in the battles to the east of the Galiciah capital are making them. selves felt also on the Dniester Since taking Mikolaiow this army has been operating with Gen. Linsingen's army to the south and has been pressing the Russians back irresistibly on theil positions north of the Dniester
 The Russians are offering desperatt resistance on the Dn1ester especially in the center. to permit their retreat ing armies to save themselves and their war material The retreat ot the Russians along the San and in tho angle of the Vistula. continues under conditions that are bringing successful results to the pursuing army of Arch, duke Joseph FerdiuanA,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
SEVEN FATALLY
 BURNED AFTER
 GAS EXPLOSION

Pittsburgh, June 25.-seven men were probably fatally burned in an exI p1oston of gasoline today at the works of the Aetna Explosives company in this city. The explosion occurred in a. corrugated iron building and the men escaped by jumping from windows while their bodies were alblaze like torches The men were taken to a hospital /.
 It is ,dn the Aetna, plant that the ex- periments with a new process of man ufacturing gasoline are being carried on under government direction. The officials of the company have not yet made an explanation of the cause of the explosion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
FAIRFIELD PROBATE
 COURT WILL PASS ON
 JOHN NOONAN'S CASE

John Noonan. who surprised the pastor of Hope chapel in Fairfield yesterday by claiming the land on which the chapel stands, has a broth CT at 2078 North Main street this city, it has been learned by Investi- gator Alexander Morrissey. John will probably be brought before the, pro bate court of Fairfield.
 Noonan said he had lately come from the west where he had been travelling, and had found the church on his property. He was cutting down tree clearing the land to build a house. He is believed to be demented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
DETAIL DETECTIVES FROM BRIDGEPORT TO
 NEW LONDON REGATTA

Detectives Peter Hall and George simon of the local police force were assigned today for duty at New Lon don. Conn. Following the usual GUS tom of protecting Bridgeporters and others at the boat races from known pickpockets, two local policemen are detailed annually to the races, pay ment for whose services to this city is made by New London county. Po- lice from every city and town in the state aid in protecting the crowds from thieves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
New Tractor For No. 1 Engine House
 In Service Today

The big new tractor which is to draw Chemical Engine No. II went into commission today at the fire house in Middle street. These changes in the personnel of the fire companies were ordered: William McGrath. driver, from Engine 4 to Truck 2: Frank Hanner, driver, from Truck 2 to Engine 10; Theodore Wendt, driv- CT, from Truck to Engine No 4; John Hackett, hosenan, from Engine 10 to Engine 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
DERNBURG EXPECTS
 TO REACH BERLIN
 SATURDAY EVENING

Berlin, June 25.-Dr. Bernhard Dernburg, returning from the United States on the Norwegian stamer Der gensfjord, has sent wireless mes sage to relatives here saying that he expects to reach Berlin Saturday evening.
 It has been learned, upon good au. thority that Dr. Dernburg will i'm mediateIy be called into consultation concerning the Forthcoming German answer to the second American note on the Lusitania incident
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
ASKS 'eTRUTH ABOUT WAR"

London, June 25-A demand that the nation be told the truth about the war; is voiced by the Times iI an editorial. The paper declares there is no immediate prospect of be. ing able to compel the Germans to withdraw within their own frontiers and that it will take months to pro. vide the British forces with the big guns, high explosives and machine guns that are necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
RELEASE REPORTER
 HELD FOR ENTERING
 EUROPEAN WAR ZONE

Washington, June 25-John Reed, an American war core spondent, arrested recently for en- tertng the war zone without per- mission, has been released and has returned to Petrograd. Reports today, however, made no mention of an artist, who was with Reed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
HERE'S ANOTHER PROMISE : ON NEW AUTO REGISTER

Owing to delay on the part of the printers and the great increase in the number of cars registered the pubn- cation of the Connecticut Motor Ve- hicle Register has been delayed, but it will surely appear by next We'd nesday. In order to make up for the delay, the book will contain a sup pIenaent which will include registra- tions up to and including June 19.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
TORPEDOED AND SET
 AFIRE; CREW TAKEN OFT

London. June 25,-A dispatch from Copenhagen says the steamer Nova has arrived there with the crew of the Norwegian steamer Truna, which last Wednesday was torpedoed by a Ger man submarine and then set on fire, lands.
 The Truma was built in 1896 and was of ,55T fross tons. She was owned in Arendal, Norway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
Rudolph Baumann And Miss Clancy Receive
 License For Wedding

RudoIpheL- Baunann of 382 South avenue, son of Rudolph Baunann, the South End marketman and Anne Elizabeth Clancy, sister of Alderman Frank J. Clancy, today secured a marriage license in the town clerks office. Each gave their age as 24 A marriage license was also granted to Joseph McQuaiI. 22. of 5s4 Park avenue, and Kathryn Burke, N22, of A Franklin street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
Newsdealer, Missing
 Several Days, Returns

John Barschow, the newsletter who disappeared from his home sev- eral days ago has returned to this city. He had been taking several days va cation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25

Controller of the Currency Will Hams issued a. charter to the Overland National Bank of Boise Idaho. cap ttaL a1oo,00o-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Saturday; light waE1a11le w1nGa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11
REAL SERVICE
NOW DEMANDED
Poor Service Big Handicap
to Dealer and Cuts Down
Sales Quickly.

Poor service does more to unpopu-
Iarize the automobile than any one
thing. Poor service is the cause OF
MANY failures in the automobile indus
try. Poor service cuts down the sales
Of even the most popular automobile
When an owner goes to the dealer
who sold him his car and asks TO nav E
some Of the ~squeaks' taken out anu
the service manager rides around ths
block with him and tells him that the
.ssqueaks' cannot be taken out. he not
only makes an enemy for his firm, out
makes the owner ashamed OF MS car
The wise dealer has service CHER on
the Job who will take the -squeaks
out of the car if he has to tear the ma
chine down and build il up again IN
bath Of graphite.
The AIOtoriSt Pays.
When an owner pays twice 10 nave
leaky radiator repaired and enjoys a
larger leak hole than before, he is al
most pardoned if he sells his car and
quits motoring To solder a radiator
without removing the rust and enamel
to pile solder on like gravel on a walk
is a waste Of time and Of the owner 3
money.
tent as a lot Of gold fishes in salt wa
ter, yet their time is paid for by the
motOrist at IS cents per hour and the
mechanics experiment on the owners
cars until they either do some damage
or some good
The Real Meaning.
Service is seldom Interpreted as
meaning free work upon an owners car
Service with the dealer means a supply
of parts on hand ready to be sold to
the owner. The owner pays for both
work and parts; but when the work is
poorly done. or not done at all. the
owner gets disguised with his car and
either trys some other make at his first
opportunity or quits motoring entirely
Z G. Perry. president Of the Lone
Star Motor company. of California, says
that one of the hardest things an auto
mobile dealer has to contend with is
the service department. It is harder to
get good mechanics than il is TO sell
cars. Mr.. Perry SAYS that he and his
service manager~hired and fired many
men before an efficient mechanical
corps was developed.